Ramen Vending Machine

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

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

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

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

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