Self-service drink vending machine - handle connected to rocker on switching shaft with drink selectors

摘要

Self-service drinks machine has a coin operated service handle coupled through mechanical transmission to the cup dispensers. The handle is connected through a couple to a rocker crank on a switching shaft. The couple controls the valves operating the drinks dispenser. Actuators can be coupled to the shaft for drinks powder selection and metering arrangements, as well as actuators responsible for the cup issue. The handle can be a swivel grip with inbuilt coin slot and tester, having an interlock lever for the handle reaching into the coin collector channel.