SHELF / TRAY ASSEMBLY
Typically, there are 5 Shelf assemblies in every Vender;
however, this may vary depending upon the configuration
specified at the time of ordering. Each Can/Bottle Shelf
consists of 9 or 7 columns as configured as of this publication.
Each Shelf is capable of holding a variety of packages. The
Shelf assembly consists of the Tray, where all of the following
parts are mounted: Double Gate assembly and the
Slide/Pusher assembly. These items are discussed in detail
below.
DOUBLE GATE ASSEMBLY (Can/Bottle Trays)
The Double Gate assembly is mounted on the front portion of the Tray assembly
and contains the Vending Mechanism. Incorporated in the Gate Assembly are the
front and rear knuckle assemblies as well as the product kicker. In standby
operation, the front knuckle is in the blocking position, which holds the front
displayed product in position to be vended. The rear knuckle assembly is in a flat
position, which allows product to enter the Gate area, and the kicker is flush to the
rear knuckle assembly. A stainless steel pin is inserted through the rear most
portion of the front knuckle assembly and connects to a gear box below the Tray.
When a selection is made, the plunger pushes the lever toward the back of the Tray. At the same time the front
knuckle is opened into a flat position, the rear knuckle is closed to a blocking position, holding the remaining
product out of the Gate area, and the kicker is extended to firmly push the front displayed product off of the
Tray. The plunger is energized for approximately 1-½ seconds to allow ample time for the displayed product to
be ejected from the Shelf. The plunger is then released and the front knuckle returns to the blocking position,
the rear knuckle and kicker return to their standby position and the next product slides into the vend display
position.
SLIDE/PUSHER ASSEMBLY (Can/Bottle Trays)
The Slide/Pusher assembly is located on the bottom of each
product column. Its purpose is to provide a slick, friction
resistant surface for the product to rest on. A tall Product
Pusher is mounted on the top of the Slide and incorporates
a coil spring in the body that attaches to the bottom of the
Slide through a slit. This spring adds needed tension to
insure that all products in the column remain tight against each other and are allowed to progress into the Gate
area. Periodic cleaning and lubrication of the slides is recommended. DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR ABRASIVE
MATERIALS TO CLEAN ANY PORTION OF THE TRAY.
DELIVERY (PICKER) CUP ASSEMBLY
The Delivery (Picker) Cup assembly is located on the XY Vend Mechanism. Its purpose is to pick
the product from the column and deliver the product to the Delivery Port Assembly. The Delivery
(Picker) Cup Assembly is mounted on the Y Axis Assembly of the XY Assembly and bolts in position.
The New Y Home Magnetic Switch located in the bottom of the Delivery Cup has been
implemented to eliminate moving parts that existed on the previous mechanical switch to improve
performance by eliminating Home Switch Errors caused by syrup and/or dirt build up in/on the
mechanical Switch and Switch arm. The Delivery Cup Brushless Motor, Picker/Plunger Home &
Out Switches, and product detection Sensor are driven by the independent Cup Motor Board.
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