Check-actuated control mechanisms – Control mechanism responsive to plurality of checks – Including part locked by detent and released by check
Patent
1984-10-15
1986-04-01
Bartuska, F. J.
Check-actuated control mechanisms
Control mechanism responsive to plurality of checks
Including part locked by detent and released by check
194346, G07F 504
Patent
active
045792151
ABSTRACT:
The specification discloses a coin mechanism for dispensing machines including two or more rectangular chutes for receiving and containing a given number of coins. A rectangular gate selectively directs coins into the chutes and a rocker arm is operable to pivot the gate from a first position and hold it in a second position to direct coins into a second chute when the coins reach a predetermined height in a first chute. A pawl is adjustably mounted adjacent to the second chute and is operable to prevent upward movement of a predetermined number of coins deposited in the second chute. A catch plate is pivotally attached to the door of the dispensing machine and is located below the chutes to support the coins therein. The catch plate receives a hook which prevents opening of the door until the coins in the second chute are high enough to engage the pawl whereupon the lower coin in the second chute engages a cam located on the catch plate causing the plate to pivot downward as the door is opened thereby escaping the hook and allowing the coins to fall out of the chutes. A number of intermediate chutes may be located between the first and second chutes. A contact lever located in an intermediate chute is operable to engage the rocker arm and pivot the gate to a next position directing coins into the next chute when the coins in the intermediate chute reach a predetermined height.
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Bartuska F. J.
Kaspar Wire Works Inc.
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