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EP2273461B1
EP2273461B1 EP10166178A EP10166178A EP2273461B1 EP 2273461 B1 EP2273461 B1 EP 2273461B1 EP 10166178 A EP10166178 A EP 10166178A EP 10166178 A EP10166178 A EP 10166178A EP 2273461 B1 EP2273461 B1 EP 2273461B1
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  • the present invention relates to a dispenser for automatic dispensing of can-shaped products, in particular beverage cans, with a housing in which a conveyor line is formed along which can-shaped products are transported by gravity to a removal opening of the housing, wherein at the removal opening an output flap is provided which is pivotally movable between a closed position, in which it prevents removal of products through the removal opening, and a removal position, wherein the discharge flap is designed to receive a can from the conveying path in its closed position.
  • Can dispensers of the aforementioned type are used in particular as a beverage dispenser and are known in different embodiments.
  • the US 6,173,582 B1 discloses, for example, a beverage vending machine, in which a conveyor line is formed along the beverage cans from a feed opening to roll to a discharge opening by gravity and thereby cooled.
  • an output flap is provided, which is pivotable between a closed position in which it closes the removal opening and an issue position in which a removal of a can from the can dispenser is possible.
  • the output flap has on its inside a receptacle in which the lowest lying box in the conveyor line rolls when the output flap is in its closed position. When the flap is opened, the receptacle pivots so that can lying in it can be removed.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide a can dispenser of the type mentioned in such a way that it can be easily operated.
  • the output flap has two trough-shaped receptacles lying transversely to the conveying path for each can and is designed and / or pivotally mounted such that in the closed position a can is transported from the conveying path into the first receptacle located towards the interior of the housing
  • the removal of the can from the first receptacle is prevented, and in the removal position, the can from the first receptacle in the second recording rolls, while preventing that a new box is transported from the conveyor line in the first recording.
  • the dispensing plate has two trough-shaped receptacles, namely a first receptacle into which a can automatically rolls out of the conveying path when the dispensing flap is closed, and a second receptacle into which the can rolls when the dispensing flap is opened.
  • a retaining projection to be provided between the two trough-shaped receptacles, which is designed such that removal of a can located in the first receptacle in the closed position of the dispensing flap is prevented, but the can from the first receptacle is prevented by gravity is transferred to the second receptacle when the output flap is pivoted to the removal position.
  • a blocking lug to be provided on the end flap of the discharge flap which projects into the delivery path in the delivery position of the delivery flap such that re-rolling of a can from the delivery stretch into the first take-up of the delivery flap is prevented becomes.
  • second receptacle is expediently designed such that it in the output position of the output flap prevents a can from gravity rolls out of the second shot.
  • a holding projection may be formed on the edge region of the second receptacle facing away from the housing, which holds a can in the second receptacle when the dispensing flap is open. This is particularly necessary in embodiments in which the output flap must be pivoted down beyond the horizontal.
  • the invention further provides a can dispenser for the automatic dispensing of can-shaped products, in particular beverage cans, with a housing in which a conveyor line is formed, along which can-shaped products are transported by gravity, wherein in the region of the housing top a filling opening is provided through which the Can-shaped products can be introduced into the housing and which is characterized in that the filling opening is associated with a formed on the housing top chute on which a can roll to the filling opening.
  • the chute simplifies the filling of the can dispenser. This is especially true when several doses can be placed on the slide at the same time.
  • a closure flap is provided in the region of the filling opening, which is held pivotably at the filling opening-side end of the chute and counteracts from a closing position in which it at least partially closes the filling opening and is held by elastic return means the restoring force of the elastic return means in an opening position in which it bridges the space between the chute and the conveyor track at least substantially spans, can be swung down.
  • the can dispenser in a conventional manner have a cooling device to cool the cans inside the housing.
  • a can dispenser according to the present invention is shown.
  • This is a drinks vending machine for beverage cans with integrated cooling.
  • the can dispenser comprises a housing 1 which has a filling opening 2 in the region of its housing upper side and a removal opening 3 on its front side at the lower end region of the housing 1.
  • a conveying path 4 is provided which extends between the filling opening 2 and the removal opening 3 and roll along the beverage cans solely by the influence of gravity from the filling opening 2 to the removal opening 3.
  • the conveyor line 4 is formed by a construct of guide rails, which are not shown in detail.
  • a recess is provided in the housing top, in which a chute 5 is formed, which extends from the upper side of the housing to the lower end of the vertically aligned filling opening 2 and serves to facilitate the filling of cans D in the dispenser.
  • the cans D only need to be placed on the chute 5 and then automatically roll by gravity to the filling opening 2, wherein tilting is prevented by the side walls 6 limiting the chute.
  • the filling opening 2 is closed by two closing flaps 7a, 8a to prevent dirt from entering the inside of the housing.
  • the lower closure flap 7a is pivotally supported at its lower edge at the filling opening-side end of the chute 5 about a horizontal axis and may consist of the in FIG. 1 shown closed position in which it is held by an elastic return means in the form of a coil spring 8, against the restoring force of the coil spring 8 in the in FIG. 2 illustrated opening position in which they bridge-like spans the space 9 between the chute 5 and the conveyor section 4 substantially, are pivoted down.
  • the upper closure flap 7b is held at its upper edge region pivotable about a horizontal, wherein it consists of the in FIG.
  • an output flap 10 is provided, which is pivotally movable between a closed position, in which it prevents removal of products through the removal opening 3, and a removal position.
  • the discharge door 10 extends over the entire width of the removal opening 3 at its lower end, wherein it is like a rocker about a horizontal axis X, which extends transversely to the conveying path 4 and the discharge opening 3, is pivotable. Not shown is that the output flap 10 by elastic return means in the FIG. 3 shown closed position is pressed.
  • the output flap 10 has two trough-shaped receptacles 11, 12 lying transversely to the conveying path 4 for one can D, the first receptacle 11 located towards the interior of the housing being positioned in such a way that a can D lying in the closed position of the dispensing flap 10 is approximately in the middle is above the pivot axis X and in the region of the receiving opening 3.
  • a holding projection 13 is provided between the two trough-shaped receptacles 11, 12, a holding projection 13 is provided. This is designed so that it, together with a retaining lug 16, which protrudes from above into the region of the removal opening 3, a removal of a lying in the first receptacle 11 can 10, when the output flap 10 in the in FIG. 3 shown closed position.
  • the holding projection 13 is rounded in such a way that the can D from the first receptacle 11 rolls by gravity into the second receptacle 12 when the end of the dispensing flap 10 facing away from the housing 1 is depressed and thus the dispensing flap 10 counterclockwise FIG. 1 is pivoted into its removal position.
  • a blocking lug 14 is provided on the end region of the dispensing flap 10 facing the interior of the housing, and in the dispensing position of the dispensing flap 10 into the conveyor line 4 protrudes.
  • a similar retaining projection 15 is provided on the end portion of the second housing 12 facing away from the housing 1, in order to prevent a can D from rolling out of the second housing 12 by gravity in the dispensing position of the dispensing door.

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The dose dispenser has housing (1), in which a conveyor line (4) is formed. A release flap (10) has two supports for a can (D) and is formed or pivoted such that a can is transported into the former support from the conveyor line.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Dosenspender zur automatischen Abgabe von dosenförmigen Produkten, insbesondere von Getränkedosen, mit einem Gehäuse, in dem eine Förderstrecke ausgebildet ist, entlang welcher dosenförmige Produkte durch Schwerkraft zu einer Entnahmeöffnung des Gehäuses transportiert werden, wobei an der Entnahmeöffnung eine Ausgabeklappe vorgesehen ist, die zwischen einer Schließstellung, in welcher sie eine Entnahme von Produkten durch die Entnahmeöffnung verhindert, und einer Entnahmestellung schwenkend bewegbar ist, wobei die Ausgabeklappe ausgebildet ist, um in ihrer Schließstellung eine Dose aus der Förderstrecke aufzunehmen.The present invention relates to a dispenser for automatic dispensing of can-shaped products, in particular beverage cans, with a housing in which a conveyor line is formed along which can-shaped products are transported by gravity to a removal opening of the housing, wherein at the removal opening an output flap is provided which is pivotally movable between a closed position, in which it prevents removal of products through the removal opening, and a removal position, wherein the discharge flap is designed to receive a can from the conveying path in its closed position.

Dosenspender der vorbezeichneten Art werden insbesondere als Getränkeautomaten eingesetzt und sind in unterschiedlichen Ausführungsformen bekannt. Die US 6,173,582 B1 offenbart beispielsweise einen Getränkeautomaten, in dem eine Förderstrecke ausgebildet ist entlang der Getränkedosen von einer Einfüllöffnung zu einer Entnahmeöffnung durch Schwerkraft entlangrollen und dabei gekühlt werden. Im Bereich der Entnahmeöffnung ist eine Ausgabeklappe vorgesehen, die zwischen einer Schließstellung, in welcher sie die Entnahmeöffnung verschließt, und einer Ausgabestellung, in welcher ein Entnehmen einer Dose aus dem Dosenspender möglich ist, verschwenkbar ist. Die Ausgabeklappe weist dabei an ihrer Innenseite eine Aufnahme auf, in welcher die zuunterst liegende Dose in der Förderstrecke rollt, wenn sich die Ausgabeklappe in ihrer Schließstellung befindet. Wenn die Klappe geöffnet wird, schwenkt die Aufnahme derart mit, dass in ihr liegende Dose entnommen werden kann.Can dispensers of the aforementioned type are used in particular as a beverage dispenser and are known in different embodiments. The US 6,173,582 B1 discloses, for example, a beverage vending machine, in which a conveyor line is formed along the beverage cans from a feed opening to roll to a discharge opening by gravity and thereby cooled. In the region of the removal opening, an output flap is provided, which is pivotable between a closed position in which it closes the removal opening and an issue position in which a removal of a can from the can dispenser is possible. The output flap has on its inside a receptacle in which the lowest lying box in the conveyor line rolls when the output flap is in its closed position. When the flap is opened, the receptacle pivots so that can lying in it can be removed.

Die Handhabung des bekannten Dosenspenders wird teilweise als umständlich empfunden. Dies liegt daran, dass sich bei geöffneter Ausgabeklappe die darauf liegende Dose noch teilweise innerhalb des Dosenspenders befindet und somit nur schwierig entnommen werden kann. Auch ist das Einfüllen neuer Dosen in das Gerät aufwändig, da zunächst eine die Einfüllöffnung verschließende Klappe geöffnet und anschließend die Dosen einzeln in den Dosenspender eingelegt werden müssen.The handling of the known Dosenspenders is sometimes perceived as cumbersome. This is due to the fact that when the dispensing door is open, the can lying on it is still partially inside the can dispenser and thus can only be removed with difficulty. Also, the filling of new cans in the device is complex, since first a flap closing the filling opening and then the cans must be individually inserted into the can dispenser.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist daher, einen Dosenspender der eingangs genannten Art so auszugestalten, dass er einfach bedient werden kann.The object of the invention is therefore to provide a can dispenser of the type mentioned in such a way that it can be easily operated.

Diese Aufgabe ist erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass die Ausgabeklappe zwei quer zur Förderstrecke liegende muldenförmige Aufnahmen für jeweils eine Dose aufweist und derart ausgebildet und/oder schwenkbar gelagert ist, dass in der Schließstellung eine Dose in die zum Gehäuseinneren hin gelegene erste Aufnahme aus der Förderstrecke transportiert wird, die Entnahme der Dose aus der ersten Aufnahme jedoch verhindert wird, und in der Entnahmestellung die Dose aus der ersten Aufnahme in die zweite Aufnahme rollt, wobei gleichzeitig verhindert wird, dass eine neue Dose aus der Förderstrecke in die erste Aufnahme transportiert wird.This object is inventively achieved in that the output flap has two trough-shaped receptacles lying transversely to the conveying path for each can and is designed and / or pivotally mounted such that in the closed position a can is transported from the conveying path into the first receptacle located towards the interior of the housing However, the removal of the can from the first receptacle is prevented, and in the removal position, the can from the first receptacle in the second recording rolls, while preventing that a new box is transported from the conveyor line in the first recording.

Erfindungsgemäß weist die Ausgabeplatte zwei muldenförmige Aufnahmen auf, nämlich in herkömmlicher Weise eine erste Aufnahme, in welche eine Dose aus der Förderstrecke automatisch hineinrollt, wenn die Ausgabeklappe verschlossen ist, und eine zweite Aufnahme, in welche die Dose rollt, wenn die Entnahmeklappe geöffnet wird. Mit anderen Worten rollt beim Öffnen der Ausgabeklappe eine in der ersten Aufnahme positionierte Dose nach außen in die zweite Aufnahme, so dass sie frei gegriffen und somit einfach entnommen werden kann.According to the invention, the dispensing plate has two trough-shaped receptacles, namely a first receptacle into which a can automatically rolls out of the conveying path when the dispensing flap is closed, and a second receptacle into which the can rolls when the dispensing flap is opened. In other words, when opening the dispensing flap, a can positioned in the first receptacle rolls outward into the second receptacle so that it can be gripped freely and thus easily removed.

In Ausbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass zwischen den beiden muldenförmigen Aufnahmen ein Haltevorsprung vorgesehen ist, der so ausgebildet ist, dass eine Entnahme einer in der ersten Aufnahme liegenden Dose in der Schließstellung der Ausgabeklappe verhindert wird, die Dose aus der ersten Aufnahme jedoch durch Schwerkraft in die zweite Aufnahme überführt wird, wenn die Ausgabeklappe in die Entnahmestellung verschwenkt wird.In an embodiment of the invention, provision is made for a retaining projection to be provided between the two trough-shaped receptacles, which is designed such that removal of a can located in the first receptacle in the closed position of the dispensing flap is prevented, but the can from the first receptacle is prevented by gravity is transferred to the second receptacle when the output flap is pivoted to the removal position.

In an sich bekannter Weise kann vorgesehen sein, dass an dem zum Gehäuseinneren weisenden Endbereich der Ausgabeklappe eine Blockiernase vorgesehen ist, die in der Ausgabestellung der Ausgabeklappe derart in die Förderstrecke hineinragt, dass ein Nachrollen einer Dose aus der Förderstrecke in die erste Aufnahme der Ausgabeklappe verhindert wird.In a manner known per se, provision can be made for a blocking lug to be provided on the end flap of the discharge flap which projects into the delivery path in the delivery position of the delivery flap such that re-rolling of a can from the delivery stretch into the first take-up of the delivery flap is prevented becomes.

Im übrigen kann zweite Aufnahme zweckmäßigerweise derart ausgebildet ist, dass sie in der Ausgabestellung der Ausgabeklappe verhindert wird, dass eine Dose durch Schwerkraft aus der zweiten Aufnahme rollt. Insbesondere kann ein Haltevorsprung an dem vom Gehäuse wegweisenden Randbereich der zweiten Aufnahme ausgebildet sein, welche eine Dose bei geöffneter Ausgabeklappe in der zweiten Aufnahme hält. Dies ist insbesondere bei Ausführungsformen erforderlich, in denen die Ausgabeklappe über die Horizontale hinaus niedergeschwenkt werden muss.Incidentally, second receptacle is expediently designed such that it in the output position of the output flap prevents a can from gravity rolls out of the second shot. In particular, a holding projection may be formed on the edge region of the second receptacle facing away from the housing, which holds a can in the second receptacle when the dispensing flap is open. This is particularly necessary in embodiments in which the output flap must be pivoted down beyond the horizontal.

Die Erfindung schafft weiterhin einen Dosenspender zur automatischen Abgabe von dosenförmigen Produkten, insbesondere von Getränkedosen, mit einem Gehäuse, in dem eine Förderstrecke ausgebildet ist, entlang welcher dosenförmige Produkte durch Schwerkraft transportiert werden, wobei im Bereich der Gehäuseoberseite eine Einfüllöffnung vorgesehen ist, durch welche die dosenförmigen Produkte in das Gehäuse eingebracht werden können und welcher dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass der Einfüllöffnung eine an der Gehäuseoberseite ausgebildete Rutsche zugeordnet ist, auf welcher eine Dose zu der Einfüllöffnung rollen kann.The invention further provides a can dispenser for the automatic dispensing of can-shaped products, in particular beverage cans, with a housing in which a conveyor line is formed, along which can-shaped products are transported by gravity, wherein in the region of the housing top a filling opening is provided through which the Can-shaped products can be introduced into the housing and which is characterized in that the filling opening is associated with a formed on the housing top chute on which a can roll to the filling opening.

Durch die Rutsche wird das Befüllen des Dosenspenders vereinfacht. Dies gilt insbesondere, wenn gleichzeitig mehrere Dosen auf der Rutsche plaziert werden können.The chute simplifies the filling of the can dispenser. This is especially true when several doses can be placed on the slide at the same time.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist im Bereich der Einfüllöffnung eine Verschlussklappe vorgesehen, die am einfüllöffnungsseitigen Ende der Rutsche schwenkbar gehalten ist und aus einer Verschließstellung, in welcher sie die Einfüllöffnung zumindest teilweise verschließt und durch elastische Rückstellmittel gehalten wird, entgegen der Rückstellkraft der elastischen Rückstellmittel in eine Öffnungsposition, in welcher sie brückenartig den Raum zwischen der Rutsche und der Förderstrecke zumindest im wesentlichen überspannt, niedergeschwenkt werden kann.According to a preferred embodiment, a closure flap is provided in the region of the filling opening, which is held pivotably at the filling opening-side end of the chute and counteracts from a closing position in which it at least partially closes the filling opening and is held by elastic return means the restoring force of the elastic return means in an opening position in which it bridges the space between the chute and the conveyor track at least substantially spans, can be swung down.

Dabei können auf beiden Seiten der Rutsche Führungsflächen für die dosenförmigen Produkte vorgesehen sein.It can be provided on both sides of the slide guide surfaces for the can-shaped products.

Im übrigen kann der Dosenspender in an sich bekannter Weise eine Kühlvorrichtung aufweisen, um die Dosen im Innern des Gehäuses zu kühlen.Incidentally, the can dispenser in a conventional manner have a cooling device to cool the cans inside the housing.

Hinsichtlich weiterer vorteilhafter Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung wird auf die Unteransprüche sowie die nachfolgende Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispiels unter Bezugnahme auf die beiliegende Zeichnung verwiesen. In der Zeichnung zeigt:

Figur 1
in schematischer Ansicht eine Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Dosenspenders,
Figur 2
den Dosenspender aus Figur 1 beim Einfüllen ei- ner Dose,
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in schematischer Teilschnittansicht den unteren Bereich des Dosenspenders an der Entnahmeöff- nung,
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eine Ausgabeklappe für den Dosenspender in Draufsicht,
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die Ausgabeklappe im Schnitt entlang der Linie V-V von Figur 4 und
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die Ausgabeklappe in Vorderansicht.
With regard to further advantageous embodiments of the invention, reference is made to the dependent claims and the following description of an embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawing shows:
FIG. 1
a schematic view of an embodiment of a dispenser according to the invention,
FIG. 2
the can dispenser FIG. 1 when filling a can,
FIG. 3
2 shows a schematic partial sectional view of the lower area of the can dispenser at the removal opening,
FIG. 4
a dispensing flap for the dispenser in plan view,
FIG. 5
the discharge flap in section along the line VV of FIG. 4 and
FIG. 6
the output flap in front view.

In der Zeichnung ist ein Dosenspender gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung dargestellt. Es handelt sich hier um einen Getränkeautomaten für Getränkedosen mit integrierter Kühlung. Der Dosenspender umfasst ein Gehäuse 1, das im Bereich seiner Gehäuseoberseite eine Einfüllöffnung 2 und an seiner Vorderseite am unteren Endbereich des Gehäuses 1 eine Entnahmeöffnung 3 aufweist. Zwischen der Einfüllöffnung 2 und der Entnahmeöffnung 3 ist eine Förderstrecke 4 vorgesehen, die sich zwischen der Einfüllöffnung 2 und der Entnahmeöffnung 3 erstreckt und entlang der Getränkedosen allein durch den Einfluss von Schwerkraft von der Einfüllöffnung 2 zur Entnahmeöffnung 3 rollen. Die Förderstrecke 4 wird durch ein Konstrukt von Führungsschienen gebildet, die nicht im einzelnen dargestellt sind.In the drawing, a can dispenser according to the present invention is shown. This is a drinks vending machine for beverage cans with integrated cooling. The can dispenser comprises a housing 1 which has a filling opening 2 in the region of its housing upper side and a removal opening 3 on its front side at the lower end region of the housing 1. Between the filling opening 2 and the removal opening 3, a conveying path 4 is provided which extends between the filling opening 2 and the removal opening 3 and roll along the beverage cans solely by the influence of gravity from the filling opening 2 to the removal opening 3. The conveyor line 4 is formed by a construct of guide rails, which are not shown in detail.

Wie die Figuren 1 und 2 gut erkennen lassen, ist in der Gehäuseoberseite eine Einbuchtung vorgesehen, in der eine Rutsche 5 ausgebildet ist, welche sich von der Gehäuseoberseite zum unteren Ende der hier vertikal ausgerichteten Einfüllöffnung 2 erstreckt und dazu dient, das Einfüllen von Dosen D in den Spender zu vereinfachen. Die Dosen D brauchen nur auf die Rutsche 5 gelegt zu werden und rollen dann automatisch durch Schwerkraft zu der Einfüllöffnung 2, wobei ein Verkanten durch die die Rutsche seitlich begrenzenden Wände 6 verhindert wird.As the FIGS. 1 and 2 can be seen well, a recess is provided in the housing top, in which a chute 5 is formed, which extends from the upper side of the housing to the lower end of the vertically aligned filling opening 2 and serves to facilitate the filling of cans D in the dispenser. The cans D only need to be placed on the chute 5 and then automatically roll by gravity to the filling opening 2, wherein tilting is prevented by the side walls 6 limiting the chute.

Die Einfüllöffnung 2 ist durch zwei Verschlussklappen 7a, 8a verschlossen, um ein Eintreten von Schmutz in der Gehäuseinnere zu verhindern. Die untere Verschlussklappe 7a ist an ihrem unteren Rand am einfüllöffnungsseitigen Ende der Rutsche 5 um eine horizontale Achse schwenkbar gehalten und kann aus der in Figur 1 gezeigten Schließstellung, in welcher sie durch ein elastisches Rückstellmittel in Form einer Spiralfeder 8 gehalten wird, entgegen der Rückstellkraft der Spiralfeder 8 in die in Figur 2 dargestellte Öffnungsposition, in welcher sie brückenartig den Raum 9 zwischen der Rutsche 5 und der Förderstrecke 4 im wesentlichen überspannt, niedergeschwenkt werden. In gleicher Weise ist die obere Verschlussklappe 7b an ihrem oberen Randbereich um eine horizontale verschwenkbar gehalten, wobei sie aus der in Figur 1 dargestellten Schließstellung, in welcher sie durch nicht dargestellte Rückstellmittel gehalten wird, entgegen der Rückstellkraft dieser Rückstellmittel in die in Figur 2 dargestellte Öffnungsposition hochgeschwenkt werden kann. Die Elastizität der Rückstellmittel 8 ist dabei so gewählt, dass die Verschlussklappen 7a, 7b durch den Impuls einer Dose D autoamtisch geöffnet werden, wenn diese die Rutsche 5 hinunterrollt, und dann wieder automatisch in ihre Schließstellung zurückgeführt werden.The filling opening 2 is closed by two closing flaps 7a, 8a to prevent dirt from entering the inside of the housing. The lower closure flap 7a is pivotally supported at its lower edge at the filling opening-side end of the chute 5 about a horizontal axis and may consist of the in FIG. 1 shown closed position in which it is held by an elastic return means in the form of a coil spring 8, against the restoring force of the coil spring 8 in the in FIG. 2 illustrated opening position in which they bridge-like spans the space 9 between the chute 5 and the conveyor section 4 substantially, are pivoted down. In the same way, the upper closure flap 7b is held at its upper edge region pivotable about a horizontal, wherein it consists of the in FIG. 1 shown closed position in which it is held by return means, not shown, against the restoring force of this return means in the in FIG. 2 shown opening position can be swung up. The elasticity of the return means 8 is chosen so that the closure flaps 7a, 7b are opened automatically by the pulse of a can D when it rolls down the chute 5, and then automatically returned to its closed position.

Im Bereich der Entnahmeöffnung 3 ist eine Ausgabeklappe 10 vorgesehen, die zwischen einer Schließstellung, in welcher sie eine Entnahme von Produkten durch die Entnahmeöffnung 3 verhindert, und eine Entnahmestellung schwenkend bewegbar ist. Die Ausgabeklappe 10 erstreckt sich über die gesamte Breite der Entnahmeöffnung 3 an deren unteren Ende, wobei sie wippenartig um eine horizontale Achse X, die sich quer zu der Förderstrecke 4 bzw. der Entnahmeöffnung 3 erstreckt, verschwenkbar ist. Nicht gezeigt ist, dass die Ausgabeklappe 10 durch elastische Rückstellmittel in die Figur 3 gezeigte Schließstellung gedrückt wird.In the region of the removal opening 3, an output flap 10 is provided, which is pivotally movable between a closed position, in which it prevents removal of products through the removal opening 3, and a removal position. The discharge door 10 extends over the entire width of the removal opening 3 at its lower end, wherein it is like a rocker about a horizontal axis X, which extends transversely to the conveying path 4 and the discharge opening 3, is pivotable. Not shown is that the output flap 10 by elastic return means in the FIG. 3 shown closed position is pressed.

Die Ausgabeklappe 10 weist zwei quer zur Förderstrecke 4 liegende muldenförmige Aufnahmen 11, 12 für jeweils eine Dose D auf, wobei die zum Gehäuseinneren hin gelegene erste Aufnahme 11 derart positioniert ist, dass eine auf ihr liegende Dose D in der Schließstellung der Ausgabeklappe 10 etwa mittig über der Schwenkachse X und im Bereich der Aufnahmeöffnung 3 liegt.The output flap 10 has two trough-shaped receptacles 11, 12 lying transversely to the conveying path 4 for one can D, the first receptacle 11 located towards the interior of the housing being positioned in such a way that a can D lying in the closed position of the dispensing flap 10 is approximately in the middle is above the pivot axis X and in the region of the receiving opening 3.

Zwischen den beiden muldenförmigen Aufnahmen 11, 12 ist ein Haltevorsprung 13 vorgesehen. Dieser ist so ausgebildet, dass er zusammen mit einer Haltenase 16, welche von oben in den Bereich der Entnahmeöffnung 3 hineinragt, eine Entnahme einer in der ersten Aufnahme 11 liegenden Dose 10 verhindert, wenn sich die Ausgabeklappe 10 in der in Figur 3 dargestellten Schließstellung befindet. Andererseits ist der Haltevorsprung 13 derart abgerundet, dass die Dose D aus der ersten Aufnahme 11 durch Schwerkraft in die zweite Aufnahme 12 rollt, wenn das vom Gehäuse 1 wegweisende Ende der Ausgabeklappe 10 niedergedrückt und damit die Ausgabeklappe 10 entgegen dem Uhrzeigersinn der Figur 1 in ihre Entnahmestellung verschwenkt wird.Between the two trough-shaped receptacles 11, 12, a holding projection 13 is provided. This is designed so that it, together with a retaining lug 16, which protrudes from above into the region of the removal opening 3, a removal of a lying in the first receptacle 11 can 10, when the output flap 10 in the in FIG. 3 shown closed position. On the other hand, the holding projection 13 is rounded in such a way that the can D from the first receptacle 11 rolls by gravity into the second receptacle 12 when the end of the dispensing flap 10 facing away from the housing 1 is depressed and thus the dispensing flap 10 counterclockwise FIG. 1 is pivoted into its removal position.

Um zu verhindern, dass in der Entnahmestellung eine Dose D aus der Förderstrecke 4 in die erste Aufnahme 11 der Ausgabeklappe 10 nachrollt, ist an dem zum Gehäuseinneren weisenden Endbereich der Ausgabeklappe 10 eine Blockiernase 14 vorgesehen, die in der Ausgabestellung der Ausgabeklappe 10 in die Förderstrecke 4 hineinragt.In order to prevent a can D from the conveyor section 4 from rolling into the first receptacle 11 of the dispensing flap 10 in the removal position, a blocking lug 14 is provided on the end region of the dispensing flap 10 facing the interior of the housing, and in the dispensing position of the dispensing flap 10 into the conveyor line 4 protrudes.

Ein ähnlicher Haltevorsprung 15 ist an dem vom Gehäuse 1 wegweisenden Endbereich der zweiten Aufnahme 12 vorgesehen, um in der Ausgabestellung der Ausgabeklappe zu verhindern, dass eine Dose D durch Schwerkraft aus der zweiten Aufnahme 12 rollt.A similar retaining projection 15 is provided on the end portion of the second housing 12 facing away from the housing 1, in order to prevent a can D from rolling out of the second housing 12 by gravity in the dispensing position of the dispensing door.

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  1. Can dispenser for automatically dispensing can-shaped products, in particular cans of drink, comprising a housing (1) in which a conveyor section (4) is formed along which can-shaped products (D) are conveyed by the force of gravity to a removal opening (3) of the housing (1), on the removal opening (3) a dispensing flap (10) being provided which can be moved pivotably between a closed position, in which it prevents the removal of products through the removal opening (3), and a removal position, the dispensing flap (10) being formed in order to accommodate a can from the conveyor section (4) in its closed position, characterised in that the dispensing flap (10) has two trough-shaped receptacles (11, 12) lying at right angles to the conveyor section (4) for one can (D) respectively, and is designed and/or pivotably mounted such that in the closed position a can (D) is conveyed from the conveyor section (4) into the first receptacle (11) positioned to the inside of the housing, removal of the can (D) from the first receptacle (11) being prevented, however, and in the removal position the can (D) rolls from the first receptacle (11) into the second receptacle (12), at the same time a new can (D) being prevented from being conveyed from the conveyor section (4) into the first receptacle (11).
  2. Can dispenser according to Claim 1, characterised in that between the two trough-shaped receptacles (11, 12) a holding projection (13) is provided which is designed such that removal of a can (D) lying in the first receptacle (11) in the closed position of the dispensing flap (10) is prevented, the can (D) is conveyed, however, by the force of gravity, from the first receptacle (11) into the second receptacle (12) if the dispensing flap (10) is pivoted into the removal position.
  3. Can dispenser according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that on the end region of the dispensing flap (10) facing towards the housing interior a blocking lug (14) is provided which, in the dispensing position of the dispensing flap (10), projects into the conveyor section (4) such that a can (D) is prevented from rolling from the conveyor section (4) into the first receptacle (11) of the dispensing flap.
  4. Can dispenser according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the second receptacle (12) is formed such that in the dispensing position of the dispensing flap (10) a can (D) is prevented from rolling out of the second receptacle (12) due to the force of gravity.
  5. Can dispenser according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pivot axis (X) of the dispensing flap (10) lies beneath the first receptacle (11) and in particular approximately centrally from the latter.
  6. Can dispenser according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that a chute (5) formed on the upper side of the housing is assigned to the inlet opening (2) on which a can (D) can roll to the inlet opening (2).
  7. Can dispenser according to Claim 6, characterised in that in the region of the filling opening (2) a closing flap (7a) is provided which is held pivotably on the end on the filling opening side of the chute (5) and can be pivoted down out of a closing position, in which it at least partially closes the filling opening (2), and is held by elastic resetting means (8), against the resetting force of the elastic resetting means (8), into an open position in which it at least substantially spans the space (9) between the chute (5) and the conveyor section like a bridge.
  8. Can dispenser according to Claim 6 or 7, characterised in that guide surfaces (6) are provided on both sides of the chute (5) for the can-shaped products (D).
  9. Can dispenser according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that a cooling device is provided in order to cool the can-shaped products (D) within the housing (1).
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