Abstract: A neon lighting system for an illuminated vending machine or the like includes a neon tube having projecting conducting leads from each of its ends; conductive end caps sealingly affixed to said tube ends in contact with said leads and forming plug ends for the tube; power supply conductor wires have boot ends containing receptacles connected to said wires; and are adapted to snap on to and off from the tube plug end caps for quick placement and replacement of the neon tube. The boot ends are preferably formed with holding means for quick attachment and removal from brackets provided on the machine door structure.

Abstract: A bayonet locking system for vending machines or the like is provided for locking and unlocking the machine preferably with a remotely controlled electronic operating device. The lock system includes at least one axially and rotationally movable bayonet that can be mounted selectively on the door of the machine and at least one receptacle receiving device disposed within the interior of the machine and positioned for engagement by the bayonet when the door is moved between an open position, an intermediate position, and a closed position. When the door is manually moved from the open position to the intermediate position, the bayonet advances into the receptacle and rotates to capture it in the receptacle. Then the bayonet axially retracts to pull the door into the closed position wherein a gasket disposed between the door and the vending machine is substantially uniformly compressed and sealed around its periphery.

Abstract: An electro-mechanical locking system for vending machine doors and the like having a function that facilitates securing a movable gasketed door and effectively seals the movable door wherein a lock assembly comprises a motor driven device that is attached to one of the movable door assembly or cabinet body and has a rotatable and translatable shaft with a bayonet end having an arrow shape end that engages a slotted stationary device that is generally located in the cabinet body. Driving members cause the translational and rotational movement of the bayonet end and are configured to move in a curvilinear or sinusoidal path so there is a smooth transition and some rotation along with translational movement.