Abstract: A cutting tool assembly for a tire cutting apparatus features a tool holder and one or more cutting members removably installed on the tool holder to form at least one cutting feature thereon proximate a first end of the tool holder for cutting the tire by forcing of said first end of the tool holder toward the crown of the tire by an actuator during driven rotation of the tire. Each cutting member comprising a wear material of greater hardness than the tool holder. The softer, less brittle material of the tool holder withstands the stresses imposed on the assembly during cutting the steel and rubber composition of the tire, while the harder material of the replaceable cutting member provides better wear resistance at the cutting features.

Abstract: A vending system for efficiently providing a mechanized structure to vend containers. The vending system generally includes an enclosure including at least one door, wherein an inside of the enclosure is accessed via manipulating the door. A conveyor assembly is positioned within the enclosure, wherein the conveyor assembly includes a plurality of compartments to secure a plurality of containers. A drive assembly is mechanically attached between the door and the conveyor assembly, wherein the drive assembly selectively moves the conveyor assembly along a traveling path upon manipulating the at least one door to allow a customer to access a full container within the enclosure.