Inventors:
Harold F. Hoppstadter - Gulfport FL
International Classification:
G06F 704
G06F 708
Abstract:
A remotely operated control system for vending machines as a replacement for the coin-operated mechanism of such vending machines. The system includes a remote control box disposed any desired position away from the vending machine, a control center and either a connection box or control mechanism within the control center and either connection box or control mechanism assembled in the vending machine in place of the conventional coin mechanism otherwise employed. The system is supplied electrical power from a normal supply source and includes appropriate circuitry which is either wire or frequency operated. In the utilization of the system a purchaser of merchandise to be vended by the vending machine gives the purchase price to a salesperson who in turn actuates a button controlled switch in the control box effective to put the system in operation and places the vending machine in vend condition. The purchaser then goes to the vending machine and either through a lever, push button, or other actuating device receives his purchased product or article. The system at this time returns to stand-by no-vend condition.