Ramen Vending Machine

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Ramen Vending Machine

• By Rachel Chamley, Chris Gensicke, and Bart Van
  Monsjou

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Ramen Vending Machine

• Purpose Quick, easy and cheap meal
• Easily Accessible - educational institutions as
  well as corporate environments
• Three methods of payment Credit/Debit card,
  swipe and go, cash, ID card
• Straightforward instructions of use

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Improvements

• ID Method of payment
• Conveyor belt that delivers food at optimal
  height of customer
• Linked to wireless network to allow for real-time
  updates of product levels

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Safety Recommendations

• Temperature sensor avoids salt/water mixture
  from over cooking and protects user from
  dangerously hot meal
• Insulated cup with lid
• Label on cup warning user of hot liquid
• Handle on cup
• Delivered at optimal height to prevent user from
  dropping hot product
• Warning label on actual machine to keep user from
  shaking/tipping machine

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CPSC Recommendations

• Width of machine is large enough to prevent
  tipping, suction device
• Weight in the bottom half of machine
• Slide door vending design
• Insulated electric wiring