Abstract:
A dispensing device for at least one of ice and water includes a plurality of modules configured to be connected together to form the dispensing device. The plurality of modules comprises an ice dispensing module, a water dispensing module, an ice making module, a bag and bottle dispensing module, a drain reservoir module, an ultrasonic mister module, or any combination thereof.
Abstract:
A vending machine is provided that includes optional modules. A first module includes a plurality of bins, each sized to contain a consumable product, each bin including a pivotable product container. An optional capsule dispensing apparatus is sized to fit on a side of the first module, the optional capsule dispensing apparatus including a plurality of capsules, each containing either a consumable product or a non-consumable product. An optional second module includes a second plurality of bins, each also sized to contain a consumable product, each bin also having a pivotable product container, the optional second module sized to be removeably attachable to the first module.
Abstract:
The invention provides a vending machine door panel (8) for retro-fitting to an existing vending machine (2) The door panel (8) comprises a moulded panel (10) having a recess (18) therein for receiving a plurality of individual product display shelf units (22) The moulded panel (10) is configured to receive the door frame (4) of a vending machine (2) and has attachment means for attachment to the frame (4) The panel is provided with apertures (12) therein corresponding to functional areas (6) on the forward facing surface of the vending machine (2) so as, in use, to enable said vending machine (2) to be operated unaffected by said retrofit panel (8)
Abstract:
A method for displaying and selling frozen edible products from an insulated container equipped with passive cooling means is provided, the method comprising placing frozen edible products which contain particles of ice or other frozen material having a size of from 0.5mm to 10mm in an insulated container which is situated at a point of sale in an ambient temperature environment.
Abstract:
A method for displaying and selling frozen edible products from an insulated container equipped with passive cooling means is provided, the method comprising placing frozen edible products which contain particles of ice or other frozen material having a size of from 0.5mm to 10mm in an insulated container which is situated at a point of sale in an ambient temperature environment.
Abstract:
L'objet de l' invention est un dispositif de stockage, de cuisson et de distribution automatique de produits à base de pâte susceptibles d'être cuits, notamment de pains, comprenant une zone de stockage de produits non cuits et une zone de cuisson et de distribution avec en partie Inférieure un four ainsi qu'un chariot susceptible d'assurer la translation d'un produit depuis ladite zone de stockage vers une zone de distribution, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens (82) de distribution du produit cuit pivotant autour d'un axe sensiblement horizontal de manière à faire basculer lesdits moyens (82) de distribution d'une position sensiblement horizontale à une position sensiblement verticale.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a store management system capable of switching between manned or unmanned sales. During the daytime, a clerk or owner stays in a store to allow a customer, who visits the opened store, to purchase goods which are received in a vending machine or are displayed in a showcase. On the other hand, in a state wherein the store is closed at night to provide no reception or store management of the clerk or owner, the customer is able to select and order goods of the vending machine at the outside of a show window of the store using a display device and an ordering/settlement device installed at the show window. The vending machine is operated to dispense the selected goods as soon as the customer pays for the goods, and the dispensed goods are discharged out of the show window via a goods discharge device, such as a conveyor belt, to thereby be provided to the customer. When the store management system is applied to stores in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic, efficient sales even at night are possible without manned management by a clerk or owner.