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US 4,058,026 AGranted
Mechanical actuation simulator
OwnerNorman K. Simpsoninventor
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Abstract
In an electrically operated dispensing machine in which actuation is initiated by pulling a handle, the improvement comprises a device for simulating mechanical actuation by pulling the handle, the device comprising a ratchet member having a toothed surface and a member engaging the toothed surface as the handle is pulled, the engagement simulating a mechanical actuation.
Claims4
In an electrically operated dispensing machine in which actuation is initiated by pulling a handle, the improvement of a device for simulating mechanical actuation comprising:
- a ratchet member having a surface comprising a plurality of alternating ridges and notches;
- a member for engaging said ratchet member surface comprising a pivotally mounted arm having a protuberance thereon for progressively engaging said ratchet member surface;
- said ratchet member being secured for movement to engage said engaging member whereby said protuberance is urged along said ratchet member surface when said handle is pulled.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.