Vending machine
Domestic & Everyday Machines

Vending machine

Ancient precedents; modern forms from the 19th century

A vending machine releases a product after a payment mechanism is satisfied. Coin selectors, dispensers and later electronic controls connect a financial input with a controlled mechanical delivery.

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A vending machine releases a product after a payment mechanism is satisfied. Coin selectors, dispensers and later electronic controls connect a financial input with a controlled mechanical delivery.

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Image: CandiesVendingMachine1952.jpg
Creator: Minnesota Historical Society
License: CC BY-SA 2.0

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