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 Minitel3 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.