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
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Improvements
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ID Method of payment
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Conveyor belt that delivers food at
optimal height of customer
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Linked to wireless network to allow for
real-time updates of product levels
Safety Recommendations
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Temperature sensor – avoids salt/water
mixture from over cooking and protects user
from dangerously hot meal
Insulated cup with lid
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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
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