Control for coin actuated appliances

Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Plural load circuit systems – Selectively connected or controlled load circuits

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307116, 307113, 194217, 194211, 68 12R, 68 20, G07F 1300

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046635386

ABSTRACT:
A control system is provided for controlling the operation of at least a pair of coin actuated appliances. A control panel area is provided which includes a coin drop mechanism, selection switches and indicators. A microcontroller is in circuit association with the coin drop mechanism, the selection switches and the indicators. The microcontroller is operable for accumulating the value of coins received and for effecting a display of the value in the indicators. Upon operation of a selection switch for a particular appliance by the appliance user, the microcontroller will effect operation of that appliance and the assignment of the displayed value to that appliance.

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American Dryer Corporation, American Computer Drying System, Phase II.
Cissell Manufacturing Company, Dimension 2000 Coin Operated Dryer.
Speed Queen Company, Speed Queen Computerized Dryer.

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