The carousel turns until the right compartment reaches the window. It is a simple mechanism for products that must not drop.
In a carousel machine, products sit in compartments on rotating shelves. After payment, the controller turns the carousel so the chosen compartment lines up with the access door, and the customer takes the product by hand. The mechanism suits delicate or irregular items that should not drop.
How it works
- Choose and pay.
- The carousel rotates to the compartment.
- The door unlocks.
- It closes once the item is taken.
Uses
Fragile items, meals in containers, unusual products. Some units are refrigerated – the page on vending coolers (publisher's site) has examples of refrigerated devices.
Carousel vs. spiral
A spiral drops the item into a bin; a carousel presents it at a window. Carousels usually have fewer selections but handle products more gently.
FAQ
Can a compartment hold several items? Usually one compartment holds one portion.
What if the door does not open? Contact the machine operator.