1984-07-13
1986-08-19
Rolla, Joseph J.
133 3E, G07D 300
Patent
active
046063617
ABSTRACT:
A coin sorting bank that sorts coins according to their diameters, and also provides a unique form of animation when a coin is deposited therein. A coin deposited in the bank moves under gravitational/inertial forces from an inlet to a coin storage area. As it moves between the inlet and the coin storage area, the coin is engaged by a sorting mechanism comprising a unique arrangement of ramps, wheels, levers and guide rails which directs the coin to a respective coin bin in the coin storage area. A particular feature of the invention is a part of the sorting mechanism comprising a pivotal ramp and a stop member associated with the ramp. The structure provides effective sorting between coins of different diameters, and also provides a way of readily changing the bank to sort coins of different currencies by simply changing the location of the stop member relative to the pivotal ramp. The movement of the various elements of the sorting mechanism can be viewed by a user, and provides an animated image as a coin is being sorted.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2118425 (1938-05-01), Bibicos
patent: 2580906 (1952-01-01), Frost
patent: 3266611 (1966-08-01), Kovar
Nottingham John R.
Spirk, Jr. John W.
Ammeen Edward S.
Rolla Joseph J.
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