Abstract:
An inclined shelf article dispensing machine having a stack of vertically spaced article support structures each provided with a series of side-by-side inclined article supports adapted to receive articles in a line thereon which are restrained against gravitational discharge by a blocking wall at the lower end of the structure. Selectively operable mechanism is provided for lifting a lowermost product on a support of a selected structure through a displacement for gravitational discharge over the blocking wall engaged thereby. Clutch and cam means are provided in association with each structure for effecting discharge of articles from the supports thereof in a repeated pattern upon successive operations of corresponding clutch means by the operating mechanism. Articles of diverse sizes may be dispensed from the supports without alteration of the operating mechanism.