Abstract: This vending machine dispensing assembly (10) for dispensing containers of different diameter includes a storage compartment (1) having an exit passage defined by a turnstile member (20) on one side and an arcuate stop member (30) on the other side. The stop member (30) is disposed in adjustable relation from the fixed axis (22) of the turnstile member (20) to determine the diameter of the articles passing therebetween. The stop member (30) is adjustably mounted between the end walls (16, 18) of the compartment (1) on upper and lower rods (32, 34).

Abstract: A vend and price selection control circuit including selection switches actuatable by a customer to produce any of a plurality of possible vends at different vend prices, all of which are controlled by the same control and logic circuitry and circuit elements to enter pricing information, to apply power to a selected vend operator member and to perform other vend and refund functions. The present control circuit includes a pulse generator for making rapid entry of pricing and other information, a comparator to initiate and effect a vend and other functions, and it has the capacity of a wide range of vend price and product selection capability.

Abstract: A control circuit for vending and like machines which includes an electric circuit with circuit elements and connections which enable vending machines to vend different items costing different amounts and in different quantities with and without quantity discount capability and to return change to the customer for any excess amount deposited.