A food dispensing machine includes a tray, an auger, and a motor. The housing defines an interior and includes a front wall that defines a dispensation opening adjacent to the interior. The tray is disposed in the interior and defines a trough that is disposed adjacent to the dispensation opening. The auger is disposed in the trough and is selectively rotatable about a rotational axis. The motor is operably coupled with the auger for powering rotation of the auger.

A food dispensing machine includes a tray, an auger, and a motor. The housing defines an interior and includes a front wall that defines a dispensation opening adjacent to the interior. The tray is disposed in the interior and defines a trough that is disposed adjacent to the dispensation opening. The auger is disposed in the trough and is selectively rotatable about a rotational axis. The motor is operably coupled with the auger for powering rotation of the auger.

Dispensing apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided. The dispensing apparatus includes a main body configured to receive a bulk product into a main body volume via an open top. The dispensing apparatus further includes a drop valve positioned below and connected to the main body at a pivot point, wherein the drop valve is configured to move about the pivot point between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the dispensing apparatus includes a securing force configured to secure the bulk product from exiting the dispensing apparatus. In the open position, the drop valve is configured to provide an opening for the bulk product to exit the dispensing apparatus via gravity. The drop valve is configured to move about the pivot point between the closed position and the open position via a dispensing force applied to the drop valve that is greater than the securing force.

Dispensing apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided. The dispensing apparatus includes a main body configured to receive a bulk product into a main body volume via an open top. The dispensing apparatus further includes a drop valve positioned below and connected to the main body at a pivot point, wherein the drop valve is configured to move about the pivot point between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the dispensing apparatus includes a securing force configured to secure the bulk product from exiting the dispensing apparatus. In the open position, the drop valve is configured to provide an opening for the bulk product to exit the dispensing apparatus via gravity. The drop valve is configured to move about the pivot point between the closed position and the open position via a dispensing force applied to the drop valve that is greater than the securing force.

Dispensing apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided. The dispensing apparatus includes a main body configured to receive a bulk product into a main body volume via an open top. The dispensing apparatus further includes a drop valve positioned below and connected to the main body at a pivot point, wherein the drop valve is configured to move about the pivot point between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the dispensing apparatus includes a securing force configured to secure the bulk product from exiting the dispensing apparatus. In the open position, the drop valve is configured to provide an opening for the bulk product to exit the dispensing apparatus via gravity. The drop valve is configured to move about the pivot point between the closed position and the open position via a dispensing force applied to the drop valve that is greater than the securing force.

Dispensing apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided. The dispensing apparatus includes a main body configured to receive a bulk product into a main body volume via an open top. The dispensing apparatus further includes a drop valve positioned below and connected to the main body at a pivot point, wherein the drop valve is configured to move about the pivot point between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the dispensing apparatus includes a securing force configured to secure the bulk product from exiting the dispensing apparatus. In the open position, the drop valve is configured to provide an opening for the bulk product to exit the dispensing apparatus via gravity. The drop valve is configured to move about the pivot point between the closed position and the open position via a dispensing force applied to the drop valve that is greater than the securing force.

A secure product dispenser assembly includes a base extending along a base axis between a first end and an opposing second end. The secure product dispenser assembly further includes a top portion configured to adjustably couple to the base and a dispenser portion coupled to the top portion and positioned at least partially over the first end of the base. The base is configured to hold a plurality of units of product and the dispenser portion is configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position. When the dispenser portion is in the open position, the dispenser portion inhibits removal of more than one unit of product from the plurality of units of product held by the base. When the dispenser portion is in the closed position, the dispenser portion is configured to inhibit removal of any of the plurality of units of product held by the base.

A dispensing apparatus includes: a main body having a main body volume configured to receive a bulk product; a dispensing chute positioned below and connected to the main body; and a flow wing positioned above the dispensing chute in the main body volume. The dispensing chute is configured to move between a closed position and an open position. Additionally, the dispensing chute is configured to transfer the bulk product out of the dispensing apparatus when in the open position. Further, the flow wing is configured to reduce a force of the bulk product within the main body volume on the dispensing chute when the dispensing chute is in the closed position.

A dispensing apparatus includes: a main body having a main body volume configured to receive a bulk product; a dispensing chute positioned below and connected to the main body; and a flow wing positioned above the dispensing chute in the main body volume. The dispensing chute is configured to move between a closed position and an open position. Additionally, the dispensing chute is configured to transfer the bulk product out of the dispensing apparatus when in the open position. Further, the flow wing is configured to reduce a force of the bulk product within the main body volume on the dispensing chute when the dispensing chute is in the closed position.

A gravity-feed dispensing system includes a hopper configured to hold a bulk material for dispense. The hopper includes a mouth. A dispenser includes a valve operable between open and closed conditions to selectively permit bulk material to pass from the hopper through an outlet of the dispenser. The dispenser is configured to selectively connect the valve to the mouth of the hopper.