Check-actuated control mechanisms – Including means to test validity of check – By testing material composition
Patent
1994-02-10
1995-04-11
Bartuska, F. J.
Check-actuated control mechanisms
Including means to test validity of check
By testing material composition
194334, 194343, G07D 502, G07D 508
Patent
active
054049865
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for discriminating and collecting coins wherein an inserted coin is received in a notch of a rotary disk. Upon sensing the insertion of a coin into the notch, a motor rotates the disk through a predetermined arc to a predetermined angular orientation where a decision is made whether to accept or reject the coin based on coin characteristics such as the sensed diameter of the coin and metal content. If the coin is accepted, the disk is rotated to an angular orientation where the coin falls from the notch into a coin collection box. However, if the coin is rejected, the disk is rotated in the opposite direction to an angular orientation where the coin falls into a coin return chute. Sensors are also provided to sense the presence of the coin in the notch on the way back to the initial angular orientation. If the coin failed to fall out for any reason, another attempt is made to collect the coin. If still unsuccessful, a fault is indicated, and the apparatus remains in an inoperative state. Removal of the coin from the coin return chute is also sensed before another coin can be inserted.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2594422 (1952-04-01), Gordon
patent: 3870137 (1975-03-01), Fougere
patent: 3952851 (1976-04-01), Fougere
patent: 3966034 (1976-06-01), Heiman et al.
patent: 4509633 (1985-04-01), Chow
patent: 4646904 (1987-03-01), Hoormann
Ferguson Christopher
Hossfield Robin C.
Petty J. Scott
Quandt William J.
Schwantes Glenn W.
Bartuska F. J.
Clark William R.
Raytheon Company
LandOfFree
Method and apparatus for discriminating and collecting coins does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Method and apparatus for discriminating and collecting coins, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method and apparatus for discriminating and collecting coins will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1533068