FIELD: vending machines.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to a method for operating a dispenser tray in a vending machine. The purpose of the invention is to ensure the issuance of goods, the emptying of the tray for goods and (or) the return of goods in automatic or remote modes. A method of operation of a tray for dispensing goods of a vending machine is proposed, which consists in using a tray for dispensing goods, including a container for placing goods, an opening for loading and unloading goods, made in a cylindrical wall, whereas the tray is configured for controlled rotation around its axis, with a change in the angular position, by means of an actuator and a control device, whereas the control device of the vending machine as a result of receiving and processing external signals and (or) in automatic mode as a result of starting control algorithms, models and transmits control signals to the actuator to change the angular position of the tray for dispensing goods, whereas the tray for dispensing goods sequentially takes one of three positions depending on the operation of the vending machine: “loading goods” – a container for placing goods through the opening for loading and unloading goods communicates with the hopper of the vending machine, the goods are transported by the vending machine is moved from the hopper to the container for placing the goods; “dispensing goods” – from the “loading goods” position, the tray for goods changes its angular position, the opening for loading and dispensing goods opens into the outer space of the vending machine, providing the buyer with physical access to the container with the goods; "emptying the tray for goods" – from the "loading goods" or "issuing goods" positions, the tray for goods changes its angular position, so that the opening for loading and unloading goods is oriented so that the contents of the container are emptied to accommodate goods under their own weight into the interior of the vending machine.
EFFECT: improved performance of dispensing.
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