IMPROVED MINITEL$m(3)-CONSULTABLE COMPUTER-CONTROLLED 24-HOUR AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINE FOR SALE OR HIRE OF ARTICLES

摘要

Vending machine disposed in a shielded cabinet (1) comprising a set of shelves (8) which are accessible by a novel gripping system (41) featuring hookable housings. The automated control system has three degrees of freedom and is mounted on a mechanical support with ball bearing sleeves. The customer can consult the computer (43) by Minitel® to select and reserve the article of his choice, said computer also being used to monitor sales and provide remote testing and servicing in the event of minor problems.