Abstract: A coin storage and changing mechanism having a front panel with a message screen thereon and coin changing mechanism mounted to telescoping supports that allow the coin changing mechanism and front panel to be moved out of the cabinet. The coin mechanism and front panel are connected by a hinge to the telescoping supports so that the panel can be pivoted to the side adjacent a coin mechanism control panel so that the serviceman can see the control panel and message screen side-by-side. A coin storage tray is provided in the bottom of the cabinet and has an arcuate deflector for receiving coins from the coin mechanism and directing them toward the back of the tray for storage.

Abstract: A vending machine for dispensing beverage containers having a cylindrical side wall forming a body and a neck extending from the cylindrical body. The body has a groove formed therein and extending around the circumference of the body. The vending machine includes at least one chute for storing and dispensing the containers. The chute has a loading end located at an upper end thereof for receiving the containers and a delivery end at a lower end thereof for delivering the containers to a delivery area of the vending machine. The chute has at least two sequential paths. A first path extends generally at a downwardly sloped angled position from the loading end of the chute. A second path extends generally downwardly at an angled position from the first path so that the containers roll along the chute towards the delivery end of the chute.