Coin sorting apparatus

Coin handling – Assorter – Smallest first

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453 61, G07D 308

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060994010

ABSTRACT:
A coin sorting apparatus (A) includes a hopper (10) into which a plurality of coins are deposited. A push-button switch (30) is positioned adjacent the hopper (10) and is operable in a one-handed manner by an operator simultaneously with the action of depositing unsorted coins into the hopper. A coin separating mechanism dispenses coins from the hopper onto a ramp (20) upon which the coins roll downward and pass through one of a plurality of apertures (22a-d) formed through the ramp according to their diameter. Coins that pass through each aperture (22a-d) are deposited onto one of a plurality of coin chutes (40a-40d). A plurality of sorted coin wrappers (W) are positioned respectively adjacent lower edges of the chutes (40a-40d), respectively. Coins from each chute (40a-40d) are deposited directly into the appropriate one of the plurality of coin wrappers, without the need for any intermediate or additional sorted coin containers. A baffle (44) is positioned over the chutes (40a-40d) and forces the coins on each chute to slide on either their front or rear faces rather than roll or bounce. An overflow tray (80) extends from a forward region of the apparatus (A) and coins that pass over a filled wrapper drop into the tray (80). An overflow coin deflector (82) is provided to ensure that these overflow coins do not overshoot the tray (80).

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