Non-mains supplied vending machine for use in locations without a convenient electricity network connection has a solar power supply and a non- rechargeable battery for charging the unit's rechargeable battery

摘要

Vending machine (1) has a local power supply (2) comprising at least a rechargeable battery (5) and at least a charging arrangement (6, 7, 9, 12) for recharging the rechargeable battery. The charging arrangement has at least a non-rechargeable battery for recharging rechargeable battery.