Patent classifications
G07F17/0071
TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULE AND DELIVERY BOX CABINET
The present invention refers to a temperature control module for a delivery box cabinet. According to the present invention, the various components of the temperature control module are provided in a compact block-like manner. The temperature control module is formed self-contained such that it can be installed in a modular manner as a temperature control module in the delivery box cabinet besides delivery compartments of the delivery box cabinet. Thus, a quite efficient but still compact overall configuration can be achieved. Furthermore, the present invention refers to a delivery box cabinet provided with such a temperature control module or at least being provided to be supplemented by such a temperature control module.
BEVERAGE DISPENSER
A beverage dispenser for dispensing beverage containers includes an outer shell with an internal track that dispenses rolling beverage containers from the track and one or more internal ice liners that retain ice to keep the beverage containers chilled.
MEDICAL PRODUCTS STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING ACCESS CONTROL
An embodiment of a storage device for medical products includes a cabinet defining an enclosure having a plurality of compartments. In addition, the storage device includes a plurality of storage containers, each storage container configured to be inserted into a corresponding one of the plurality of compartments. Further, the storage device includes an actuation assembly including a plurality of arms that are configured to engage the plurality of storage containers so as to secure the plurality of storage containers in the plurality of compartments. Still further, the storage device includes a release mechanism that is configured to simultaneously actuate each of the plurality of arms to release the plurality of storage containers from the plurality of compartments.
VEHICLE VENDING SYSTEM
Vending systems for use in a vehicle are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems include the following: a product housing positioned in a vehicle, the product housing including an exposed surface having a product delivery opening; a removable inventory cartridge; a product dispensing mechanism including a product dispensing opening, the product dispensing mechanism being configured for dispensing a product from the removable inventory cartridge in the product housing to the product dispensing opening; a product delivery conduit including a first end and a second end, the first end being joined with the product dispensing opening and the second end defining a product delivery opening, which is formed in the exposed top surface of the product housing and positioned in a passenger compartment of the vehicle; and an lifting mechanism positioned within the product delivery conduit for mechanically lifting the product dispensing opening to the product delivery opening.
BEVERAGE SUPPLYING DEVICE
A beverage supplying device comprising: a touch panel for receiving an operation for selecting a main syrup constituting a main beverage, and a topping syrup added as flavoring to the main beverage; a second syrup solenoid valve for opening and closing a passage for supplying the topping syrup that is stored under pressure in a syrup tank; a second syrup pump for intermittently supplying the topping syrup while the second syrup solenoid valve is open, the second syrup pump being provided to the passage for supplying the topping syrup between the syrup tank and the second syrup solenoid valve; and a nozzle for producing the main beverage by mixing the main syrup with water or carbonated water at a prescribed ratio, and producing a beverage by mixing the topping syrup with the main beverage without diluting the topping syrup.
Beverage dispenser
A beverage dispenser for dispensing beverage containers includes an outer shell with an internal track that dispense rolling beverage containers from the track and one or more internal ice liners that retain ice to keep the beverage containers chilled.
Multi-stage gripper
The multi-element pneumatic gripper equipped with a pump which enables attaching the products by a suction cup, is characterized by the fact that the gripper of a multi-element pneumatic telescopic actuator which ends on one side with a sucker with a weight and a steel ball inside the weight and on the other side is connected to the supply system, whereas an electromechanical uptake is located at the base of the first element of the pneumatic telescopic actuator, wherein in the first embodiment the supply system consists of a vacuum/pressure pump, suction and discharge lines, a valve which supplies air to the system, a three-way valve and a pressure sensor, and wherein in the second embodiment the supply system consists of a vacuum/pressure pump, a suction line, a valve which supplies air to the system and a pressure sensor.
VENDING-KIOSK BASED SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO VEND AND/OR PREPARE ITEMS, FOR INSTANCE PREPARED FOODS
Kiosks, components, and methods are disclosed for preparing food to be vended to customers. The kiosk may be part of a multi-modal food distribution system in which the kiosk may operate in one or more various modes, including a kiosk vending mode, a constellation mode, and a cook en route mode to vend hot, prepared food to customers. The kiosks in the system may be configurable to change between each of the different modes depending upon information received by the system. The kiosk may be part of a kiosk-based food preparation system in which the kiosk vends prepared food items to customers. The kiosk may transmit information that may be used to provide replenishment to the kiosk. Such information may include the number of items vended, the number of items and/or supplies remaining, and/or a replenishment signal.
DELIVERY DOOR FOR AUTOMATIC FROZEN FOOD PRODUCT VENDING MACHINE
An automatic frozen food product vending machine includes a frozen food product dispensing station for dispensing at least one frozen food product into a frozen food container, an arm movable to transfer the dispensed frozen food product container to a user access platform, and a user access door located adjacent to the user access platform. The user access door is configured to be vertically driven between a closed position and an open position.
AUTOMATED FLOWABLE EDIBLE BASE FLAVOR DISPENSING AND/OR INJECTING SYSTEM
The present disclosure relates to a flowable edible product dispensing apparatus, comprising: a programmable controller; a touchscree interface including an indicator of at least one edible item for selection, the operator interface in communication with the programmable controller a dispensing system in communication the operator interface; the programmable controller, being wirelessly connected to the internee, and being operable to associate the at least one edible item with the least one flowable edible and/or inedible product; and the dispensing system dispenses an amount of the at least one flowable edible and/or inedible product associated with the selected edible item when the at least one edible and/or inedible item is selected.