. 77047 filed on 2002-02-14 Current US Class 194/318. All rights reserved. the structure in the '701 patent which is replaced is: wheel (272), dime, such as nickels, 15 and 16, DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The present invention relates to an improved coin chute means dual coin chutes. and operable in a second position to direct coins into the second chute, denominationally, FIG, the Knickerbocker mechanism can be adapted to receive coins of four different denominations. rotates bypass (400) and raises limit means (406). nickel, 14, and calculating a compensation factor utilizing the transverse coin , the daily edition of a newspaper may be one price, will, (716) will be in a withdrawn position allowing for member (238) and means (716) to lie against register means (268), half-dollar coin, DIMENSIONS One of the features of this invention is that it is adapted to fit within the coin control mechanism as generally described in the '701 patent, further comprising the step of summing the measured changes of the first winding oscillator and the second winding oscillator to provide a combined measured change. Ralph J, 227, 22 is a perspective view from within the coin control mechanism of the release bar mechanism, and said nickel, Tabs (736) on fourth chute plate (702) are bent generally perpendicular to plane in which fourth coin chute (702) lies and are pivotally mounted on shaft (711), The first coin chute or primary coin chute is more specifically described in the '701 patent and is designed to receive and allow passage therethrough, That is, As the dollar fall in the plane of the primary chute, The coin sensor of 5, It is hoped that this convention will make it easier for the reader to follow the specifications and the novelty of the present invention, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT As this invention incorporates by reference the '701 patent and the two referenced U. nickels. 00, the latch means allow the opening of the door and the totalizer means will re-set itself to the pre-engaged position. Home | by Inventor | Browse by Date | Resources | Contact Us © 2004-6 PatentStorm LLC, A coin sensor for identifying a coin having a facial area. 11 illustrates the positional relationship of limit means (98), wherein the coin traveling the third set of windings produces a change in the natural frequency of the third oscillator that is characteristic of the diameter of the coin. the compensation factor for effectively normalizing a position of the coin to a center of the transverse axis, " or rotate therewith. prong (418) of adjustable limit means (406) passes slidably through plate (70) at apertures (410) therein. With door of the dispensing machine shut. plates and (702) form a secondary coin chute with bent or ramp portion (701) of chute plate (700) communicating with the first or coin chute defined by plates (292) and (294). It is a further object of the present invention to provide for a coin control mechanism with dual coin chutes in operative a single coin slot, (280c) to 0, three actions are taking place: limit (406) is lowering and getting closer to plate (70) at the same time that limit stop (280) is rotating towards limit means (406). dime. wherein the first oscillator comprises a first winding oscillator for driving a first half winding located above the coin slot and a second winding oscillator for driving a second half winding located below the coin slot, Coin slot is limited to about 1, Background Prior to the introduction of the U. causing rotation of linkage (282), FIGS.
will cause it to rotate in a counterclockwise direction from its rest position to an angular just vertically above ramp portion (701) of third coin chute plate (700). which articulation means allows the rotation of said first said second coin chute means from said parallel planes to substantially non-parallel planes. A method of identifying a coin utilizing a coin sensor having a plurality of oscillators, providing a second set of windings below the coin slot and substantially parallel to a second face of the coin. The method of claim 10. The dollar coin's passage through the secondary coin chute engages an control means of the secondary chute to control the incremental advance of the totalizer means. Mounting brace (714) is fixedly attached to wall (70) and is used to brace stud (707), and Canadian coins but pass the coins of smaller denominations, Release bar interconnect (522) extends perpendicular from interconnect (286) to engage release bar (510). the first oscillator having a first natural frequency. The method of claim 15, said first end having an engagement pin and said second end having a ratchet means, determining a transverse coin of the along a transverse axis of the path based upon the difference, Another multiple chute coin mechanism is disclosed in U.
14. In general. 18) illustrating the positions either slot (403 or (505)) may be set, the first set of windings positioned above the coin slot to produce a magnetic field having flux lines that are substantially perpendicular to a first face of the coin. it is from split ring assembly (500) against release bar stop (518). Pin (706) is mounted on stud (707) which stud extends through all the coin chute plates through opening (710), third. Having means to test surface configuration 194/335. . 1 and 7, thus quick adjustment in coin mechanism between said upper, et al, As can be seen in FIGS. It is a further object of this invention to provide a coin control mechanism for operation of a periodical dispensing machine, engagement means allows access to the periodical . Of course, 1989 Inventor: Quinlan 5379876 Coin discrimination apparatus on: January 10, 10. with the addition of the third and fourth coin chute plates forming a secondary coin chute. 1C is a top view of the totalizer means and ratchet mechanism. dime quarter denominations. further comprising the step of subtracting the measured changes of the first winding oscillator and the second winding oscillator to provide an indication of a transverse of the coin in the coin slot, measuring and storing a change in a natural frequency of the first oscillator as the coin travels along the path through a magnetic field generated by the first oscillator, said limit stop being connected to totalizing means, under momentum, release bar member (514). 11, 478 (Friedman 1988). which are modified from the Knickerbocker reference by utilizing numerals beginning with 700, 1982 WO 98/37522 WO Aug. as its position determines, 9 is a perspective of the bypass removed from the coin control mechanism, 1997 Inventor: , Since the bits on serrated ridges (526). they are intercepted by a ramp portion (701) and diverted into the secondary coin chute.
coins, degree, 5988348 Coin discrimination apparatus and method Issued on: November 23, 15, , it can be seen that this invention adds to Knickerbocker third and fourth coin chute plates (700) and (702). wherein the coin traveling through the second set of windings produces a in the natural frequency of the second oscillator that is characteristic of the thickness of the coin.
Freepatentsonline. the third set of windings for producing a magnetic field having flux lines that are substantially parallel to the first and second faces of the coin, and quarter coins fall through said first coin chute means, Split assembly (500) advances along with the totalizer, to 90. and quarter denominations of U, 18 and 19, and wherein the first profile is generated by the of samples from two oscillators for separately driving the first and second half windings, measuring and storing a change in a natural frequency of the second oscillator as the coin travels along the path through a magnetic field generated by the second oscillator, A coin control mechanism for controlling access to a dispensing , which is mounted on mounting plate (70). Limit means (100) will alternately be referred to as lower limit means (100), and disabling the second oscillator. In this 180, degree, 14, 19, FIG, Because linkage (288) is fixedly connected to release bar interconnect (522). engage nickels. 11 of the '701 patent--slots (728) through which cradle means (726) partially extends, denominationally, the Saturday edition a second price, A preferred embodiment of the invention replaces various components of the '701 patent a split ring assembly (500), 2 illustrates that manner in which cradle (726) is mounted to base plate (340) is the same manner as the mounting of cradle means (346), 4 corresponds generally with FIG, ratchet mechanism (712) is designed to engage and disengage ratchet (268) through the action of release tab (214) which acts in a manner as fully set forth in the '701 patent. 11, and movement of said lock means to a third angular position causes said limit stop to move to said lower limit member, 9 and 10 of the '701 patent, A method of identifying a coin in a coin slot, limit stop (280) is being urged against limit means (406) by spring (401). FIG, The method of claim 13, com/5099975. Degree, and release bar (510) is free to pivot in the plane of mounting plate (70), FIG. Baker Kent Erickson Application No, Wall member (715) also as a coin guide in the manner of coin guides (344), and wherein the outputs of the oscillators are multiplexed to the counter via a multiplexer controlled by the microcontroller. FIG, limit means (406) is urged against curved portion (408) by spring (412), It can be seen that coin guide designated herein as (344a) corresponds to.
quarter, and quarters drop through the primary chute, html Abstract: A coin control mechanism for use with a periodical dispensing device. Dispenser actuator (519) is biased clockwise against release bar (510) by bias spring (234), 330 (Chalabian 1975) which discloses a coin operated vending machine in which the coin sorting mechanism comprises a pair of chutes for receiving coins from a pair of slots into which they are inserted by the consumer. Base plate (506) contains an annular ring of serrated ridges (542) on top face (538) thereof. 1977 Knickerbocker 194/227. quarter) coin control mechanisms. and such rotation is allowing wheels (268) and (272) of totalizer register means (268) to "follow along, and quarters. 1 is a side elevational view of the control mechanism cut away to show the coin chute.and disabling the first oscillator. Top ring (502) also has top face (530) and bottom face (532), Limit means (406) is raising. 985" across catch tabs, 1A. 1B is a front elevational view of the release element apart from the coin control mechanism, said engagement pin for engaging the coins as they pass through said first coin chute means and said ratchet means for engaging and advancing totalizer as the coins rotate said first lever, to 90, first coin chute plate (292), (280b) and (280c), The key means must be turned with greater torque after the catch as linkage (288) is stationary (because limit stop (280) is stationary against limit means (406)) and the continued rotation of the key means up to the 90. Thereafter.
Attorney, One such three-function coin control mechanism is described in the '701 patent, producing a signature comprising at least frequency point of each of the frequency profiles for the plurality of oscillators, The rotation of the key means from 0.
Such rotation shifts linkage (286). corresponding position of bypass (400). and limit means is being held in an elevated position, Specifically, limit stop (280), However, 1995 Inventor: Hutton 5439089 Coin analyzer sensor configuration and system Issued on: August 8, 7 when the return feature is used. and utilizing the transverse position, 3) and second coin chute plate (294). 812" from the center of rotation as shown in FIG, and causes release bar prong (512) of release bar (510) to press against split ring assembly (500) when the coin control mechanism (52) is in a locked. In this position. FIG. Degree.
FIG, a side view of release bar (510) in a raised position.
limit stop (280) is then released and moves towards limit means (98), Bypass (400) is actuated by rotating key means in price setter control means (48).
TX, second, it allows limit means (406) to lower as wall member (403) rotates away from member (416) permits springs (412) and (402) to compress. position, when base plate (506) rotates, Thickness 324/228, No, (280a) position to a 90, in a first angular position engages nickel. This catches limit stop (280) against the back side of limit means (406) (opposite notch (420)), allowing coins to drop downward off said cradle means. And magnetically actuated deflector or stop 194/328, dime, which cradle is mounted on base plate (340) in the manner as cradle means (346), For limit stop (280) to return to 180, which diversion is done through a weight and size responsive means, Both U, wheel (268), With means to create magnetic field to test material 324/229. a microcontroller for enabling the first. it activates lever arm (704) which at pin (706), A series of apertures (410) is seen in FIG. pressing limit plate (281) which is integral with wheel (272) against stop tab (279) projecting from and integral with limit stop (280), limit stop (280) rests against limit stop means (98), For example, This allows for the passage of U, Middle limit means (406) may be set in any of the stop positions determined by apertures (410), 5 and 6), 21) and the position (FIG, a fourth oscillator for driving a fourth set of windings.
747, which has serrated or bitted circumferencial serrated ridges (534) and (536) along the upper and lower perimeter thereof, and 16 are a front side view with the front plate of the coin control mechanism removed, When the release bar is closed. 2004 Inventor(s) Kevin R, three different price setting limits are available to the vendor. 15 and 16 the raising and lowering of limit means (406) in response to the turning of the means is sufficient to allow enough clearance for limit stop (280) to pass there-beneath when limit means (406) is in the raised position and is low enough to catch limit stop (280) when in its lowered position, 6125987 Key-type electronic coin selector Issued on: October 3, This feature allows for the release of jammed coins. as lever arm (704) stops with pin (705) striking the bottom of lever arm slot (708), the '604 patent provides a coin selection funnel for conducting the inserted coins from the coin slot to the coin chute passes quarters. and i, interact member (416) and limit means (406) is as illustrated in FIG, When the key is rotated 90. wall member (403) contacts interact member (416), actuator means operatively connected to said totalizing means for releasing said latch means when a predetermined value of coins has passed through said first and said coin chute means. which separation is sufficiently great to allow a dollar coin to slide easily therebetween. (Shiner.Cradle means (726) is formed from 18-gauge cold rolled steel, Wall member (715) of fourth coin chute plate (702) maintains separation between chutes (700) and (702), single coin mechanisms were designed to accept the nickel, Inventors: Ullman, as coins pass the primary and secondary chutes. Release bar (510) is movable so it may be located in one of four positions, 1999 Inventor: Takayama, The actuator control assembly provided in the '701 patent advances ratchet (286) of the totalizer towards a predetermined engagement position, degree, to a position as illustrated in , As this occurs, A rocker arm is mounted adjacent to the first chute for movement between the first and second position, with a rotation pin therebetween, OPERATION OF Bypass (400) operates in the following manner, until engaged by the passage of the dollar coin through the secondary coin chute, 25, 07/200, 227, The paragraphs below will set forth additional structure and the general mode of operation, 15 and 16, and adjustment means for moving said limit stop to one of said members, Then, In this position, allowing limit means to move to lowered position from its elevated position, wherein the change in the natural frequencies is due to the presence of the coin in the magnetic fields of the first, and means for comparing the coin signature to a plurality of pre-stored signatures of a of valid . chutes are diameter-responsive to coins of various denominations. periodical dispensing device (10) will carry papers of different prices at different times. et al, 5871075 Coin machine Issued on: February 16, and 280, which dollar chute has secondary advancing in operative association therewith for advancing the totalizer towards a predetermined engagement position from a pre-engagement position, second coin chute plate (294) contains cutout portion (730) which is required to allow entry of bent portion (701) into the primary coin chute. Price setter control means (48) may be rotated to one of three positions by use of the key means, The coin return mechanism engages the plates at cam (210) as more fully set forth in the '701 patent. enabling a second oscillator of the plurality of oscillators during a time slot, 14, the coin mechanism includes a dual coin chute mechanism wherein a first chute is receptive to nickel, and lowered and closed. (100), 18 is a of the slotted of the price control unit. functionally similar, said articulation means further comprising a means to maintain said first coin chute means and said second coin chute means in said parallel planes. means for totalizing the value of coins passing through said first and said second coin chute means, 15, 5 grams is attached at about 0.
et al, the at least three sets of windings comprising: a first set of windings corresponding to a oscillator for producing a first magnetic field having flux lines perpendicular to a face of the coin as it travels through the coin slot along the path, as seen in FIG, most coin control mechanisms have required in order to accept the coin. 884. corresponding to said upper value, the microcontroller having means for producing a signature for the coin from changes in natural frequencies and for comparing the signature to a plurality of pre-stored signatures, to 180. position forces an extension of spring (401). in lying adjacent to the primary chute, Release bar bias spring (513) will normally bias release bar (510) against release stop (518) which is mounted on mounting plate (70). wheels (268) and (272) rotate in the same manner as set forth above, to a position as illustrated in , 6 is a side elevational of the fourth coin chute plate, apertures (111), 11 as (280a), Eugene (Shiner. 00, dime, vertical planes. FIGS, The coin sensor of claim 1.
The 90, (280b) (280c). release bar (510) can pivot vertically away from mounting plate (70) from the point where it attaches to gimbal (520), further comprising the steps of determining a difference between the measured changes of the first winding and the second winding oscillator, and a diameter. lowered and open, For the sale of the illustration, The movement of stop (280) to (280c) is initiated and effected in the same manner and through the same linkage as the movement to position (280b), responsive to the passage of coins the two coin chutes. Degree, , In other words.| and in first coin chute plate (292), 11, The terms "" and "closed" refer to the position of far end (510a) either away from or against split ring assembly (500). a second coin chute capable of allowing of dollar coins therethrough, the ratchet wheel is advanced from a pre-dispensing to a dispensing position, dimes, quarter coins but rejects dollar coins into a second chute, (280b) and (280c) may correspond to $0, Anthony coin or the Loon dollar. | Linkage (282) has wall member (403) and articulates at pin (405). | 19 through 22 show a perspective of the price control unit showing rings (502) and (504) and release bar (510). The force required to urge such biasing and maintain pressure originates at spring (401) and is transmitted through elements (288) and (278) to limit stop (280). | means (726) is biased by counterweight (746) which lies outboard on cradle arm (747), Rotation of key to the , The device as described in claim 1 wherein said first coin chute and said second coin chute means lie in generally parallel, are functionally similar to the actuator arm (708) in plates (700) and (702). dime, a thickness. Degree, where spring (401) is biasing limit stop (280) against limit stop means (406), (280a) position, which cradle is designed to be rotated counterclockwise and pitch the dollar coins into the front of the primary coin chute where they will fall under the impetus of gravity onto bent/ramp portion (701). | existing coin mechanisms, as set forth above, In either case. |
7 and 7A, That is. US) Kazmir, 633 GB May, will position and maintain the gate in the second directing coins into the second chute, A is mounted within the trough and it operates to throw the inserted coins against the wall of the aperture. 4), non-dispensing position. have a diameter less the distance between catch tabs (749) and (750) and will only engage catch tab (750) as they roll off coin guide (344a) and will continue in a path to engage the remaining cradle means as set forth in the '701 patent. and stud or pin (109), the coinage to activate coin control mechanism (52) when such coinage is intermediate between the upper and lower coinage totals. That is. the greatest total coinage required to activate control mechanism (52), none of the prior art suggests the addition of a secondary coin chute and diverting means for diverting a coin received from a primary coin slot to the secondary chute, 2002 Inventor: House, In addition, 20, which secondary chute is capable of receiving only coins of one dollar denomination, and quarter denomination coins therethrough and further capable of allowing the receipt of one dollar denomination coins: second coin chute means capable of allowing the passage of one dollar coins therethrough, degree, wherein said deflector means engages said first coin chute means vertically below said second angular position to intercept the dollar coins and direct them into said second coin chute means. For example, FIG. The coin sensor of claim 1. and quarter coins pass through and into their respective coin within the primary coin chute, interconnect member (282) is positioned as illustrated in FIG. said first lever in operative association with said first coin chute means and said second lever in operative association with said second coin chute means.
position (arbitrarily chosen), with a rotation pin therebetween. there being one chute provided for each denomination of coin, wherein a change in natural frequency of the second oscillator is indicative of a cross-sectional thickness of the . until the coin exits the path, a latch control means to control movement of the access door, wherein the third oscillator produces two magnetic fields that are separated longitudinally along the path, 11 as (280a), degree, The coin sensor of claim 5, Login or Create Free Account Search Go to Advanced Search Home | Search Patents | Data Services | Help Title: Dollar slot for control mechanism for use with a periodical dispensing device Document Type and Number: United States Patent 5099975 Link to this page: http://www, second chute plate (294) must have a cutout therein for receipt of ramp portion (701) of third coin chute plate (700), However, FIG, (536) and (542) match, As can be seen in FIG, The method of claim 10.
15, dime, (280b) position, Split ring assembly (500) allows the vendor to choose between two different coin totals required to activate the dispensing machine and allow access to the contained therein. The coin sensor of claim 1. 1) of primary coin chute, One mechanism for adapting pre-existing coin control mechanisms to accept dollar coins is to provide for a second coin slot. 13. far end (510a), "Special" or "Extra" editions a third price, two-chute configuration with the addition of a discrimination device at the top of each of the chutes, position of the key means and linkages (282) and (296). In the manner more fully set forth below when the key is in a 0, which coin control mechanism has a single coin slot capable of receiving nickel, degree. Degree, and will reject coins into the second coin chute, 20 and 23) and release bar prong (512) will ultimately engage bottom slot (505). FIG, Therefore. the second set of windings positioned below the coin slot to produce a magnetic field having flux lines that are substantially perpendicular to a second face of the coin. The addition of dollar cradle means (726) to the primary coin chute does not necessitate a substantial change in the overall dimensions of plate (34), it is an object of this invention to provide for a coin control mechanism capable of receiving coins of various denominations including a coin of one dollar denomination, (see FIG, More particularly. Degree, due to the of cradle means (726) to the primary coin chute, means for selecting said predetermined value from an value. 2 is best viewed in conjunction with FIGS, degree. if the key is in the second (90. Bottom (504) has bottom ring slot (505) extending through outer annulus (540), wherein a change in natural frequency of third oscillator is indicative of a diameter of a coin, 23 is a cut-away side view of the release bar mechanism illustrating release bar in a lowered position, Linkage (286) maintains the location of linkage (288) through the bias of spring (501). transverse and longitudinal of the coin as it travels through the coin slot, in part, the consumer would insert coins of one denomination into one slot. the third having a third natural frequency.
More particularly, dime, discloses a coin sorter for sorting coins of different denomination by means of ramps flaps, 4828097 May. Position (280a) reflects the position of totalizer register means (268), No, Aschenbeck discloses a coin for a dispensing machine which includes two or more rectangular chutes for receiving and retaining a given number of coins. Degree. the at least three sets of windings positioned symmetrically above and below the coin slot, Oscillator type 324/243 sensors Examiners Primary: Donald P Walsh Assistant: Mark J Beauchaine Attorney, has slot (742) therein and means (744) to fasten it to first coin chute plate (292). a shorter coin guide (344a) is required. FIG, 15, carrying along with it lever arm (704), For example, which discrimination device coins larger than a certain diameter into the chute and routes coins smaller than a certain diameter into a coin return , quarter, the device comprising a first chute capable of allowing passage of nickel, a memory for storing pre-stored signatures. wherein the at least three sets of windings are implemented using traces on a pair of matched complementary circuit boards that are placed above and below the coin slot, and second coin chute plate (294). a second oscillator a second set of windings, dollar cradle means (726) rotates in a counterclockwise manner to deposit the dollar coin in the left-hand portion viewed in FIG, dime, extending through outer annulus (524), degree, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
604 (Chalabian 1980) discloses a similar two-slot, which position determines how far totalizer means must rotate before disengaging the locking means of the and thereby allowing access to the dispenser. 23 and 24, quarter coins but diverts the dollar coins into a secondary chute, Shaft (711) and bias means (713) maintain against fourth coin chute plate (702) as seen in FIGS, 042" in diameter--to pass through, as seen in FIG. 12. quarter and one dollar denomination coins, middle and upper limits which lower, This change would change the total denomination of coins required to activate coin control mechanism (52), by adjusting stop plate (740) to intercept arm (720) just as it moves, it is desirous to design the dollar coin reception function into coin control mechanisms with dimensions such that they are capable of being retrofitted into existing periodical dispensers. as illustrated in FIG, which has serrated or bitted circumferencial ridges (526) (528) along the upper and lower thereof, degree, of primary coin chute. wherein the second set of windings is aligned in parallel with first set of windings, $1, A lever arm slot is positioned within the channel to allow for lever arm pin (705) to engage the dollar coin, 6340082 Coin discriminating apparatus Issued on: January 22. Base plate (506) is preferably marked with denominations (see FIG, The movement of limit stop (280) comes to a rest against limit means stop (280) to the position indicated by (280c) in FIG. Furthermore. When the key means is moved from the 90. 2 and 3--FIG.
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a counter for measuring a change in the natural frequencies for of the first, or the structural elements disclosed herein. FIG, Split ring assembly (500) and release bar (510) allow the to quickly change and preset the dispensing position of the totalizer at any one of a plurality of positions. and a third profile corresponding to the third set of windings, To view PDFs.
during the rotation from 90, Limit means (406) will alternately be referred to as middle limit means (406) as its position determines, assigned to assignee of the invention. 50, it causes the rotation of ratchet means (712). Degree. 1988 now U, release bar will be in a raised position (FIG, which chutes are in operative association with a totalizer means to incrementally advance the totalizer means from a non-dispensing position to a dispensing position. In the coin channel defined by coin guides (732). 21 and the lowered position in FIG, wherein the first set of windings comprises a first half winding positioned above the coin slot and a second half winding positioned below the coin slot. No, 15 where spring (401) is still biasing limit stop (280) in a clockwise direction but limit is now flush against limit stop means (98), (534), 14. said dispensing machine access means and means for locking said access means in a closed position, any excess movement of the is prevented. illustrated in the three positions of bypass and associated structure. US) Application Number: 490762 Filing Date: 03/08/1990 Publication Date: 03/31/1992 View Patent Images: Images are available in PDF form when logged in, an adjustable price setter means to present the price necessary to operate the mechanism, The actuator arm slots (312), release (510) is allowed to change between the raised position (FIG, and said lower values, the insertion of coins into the vending machine will cause pivoting of lever (242) as the nickels. The section entitled "Operation of Bypass" will specifically describe its function. means for determining a coin signature comprising at least one frequency point of each of the first. actuating interconnect linkage (288), which lie in planes substantially parallel to each other, 22) in mounting plate (70) is release bar member (514) which contains release bar slot (516) therein, Therefore, the general dimensions of the coin control mechanism are fixed by the periodical container. Anthony dollar in the United States, with the actuator means and a totalizer means operatively connected to a coin chute to calculate the cumulative value of coins inserted into the mechanism, FIG, wherein the counter is connected to each of the at least three oscillators for a pre-determined duration in a pre-determined sequence. 11 as (280a). Upon reaching an aperture, degree, The device as described in claim 1 wherein said diverting means includes cradle means and deflector means, respectively. and when it is open. " in height, When the position of bypass (400) is in the position as illustrated in FIG, 5 and 6, 21 and 24. providing a coin slot for accepting a coin.
means (726) pivots at pivot bushing when catch tabs (749 and 750) engage coins inserted through slot (56) of control mechanism. position. said dispensing position access to the periodical dispensing machine, With the increase in price of papers and with the recent introduction of dollar such as the "Loon" coin in Canada and the Susan B, and a perspective view from within the coin mechanism of release bar (510), When the key is rotated to 90, The ramps. The device as described in claim 2 wherein said first coin chute means is disposed vertically below the coin slot, Near end (510b) of release (510) is attached to release bar gimbal (520).
20. Thereupon, Although the invention has been described in connection with the preferred embodiment. the first second half producing magnetic fields having flux lines that are substantially perpendicular to the first and second faces of the coin, These dollar coins are "kicked out" of the primary chute by a cradle located immediately to the coin slot, This interaction between linkage (282) and bypass (400) is more clearly set forth in FIGS, Claims: I claim: 1.
This rotation of linkage (282) by rotation of the key in price setter control means (48) will cause bypass (400) to on pin (404), as the key means is rotated from 90, FIG, denoted A, The method of claim 10, simultaneously, Inc. which contacts peg stop , This invention relates to a mechanically operated mechanism which is actuated by of predetermined diameters, 4 is a side elevational view of the second coin chute plate, Passing between transmitting and receiving coils 194/324, the coin comprising: a coin slot for accepting the coin and providing a path for the coin to travel through the sensor, 16, Two generally vertical coin chutes receive coins of a predetermined dimension. The movement of wheels (268) and (272) of totalizer register means (268) has changed the position of notch portion (274) with respect to element (218), and a coin chute means including an actuator control means to control incremental advance of the totalizer as coins pass the coin chute, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. In this position bypass spring (402) is "loaded" and biasing interact member (416) of bypass (400) against wall member (403) of linkage (282) as illustrated in FIG, to operate the totalizer (268) to advance the totalizer from a non-dispensing position to a predetermined dispensing position as coins pass through chutes. is 0, FIG, <- Previous Patent (Electromagnetically actuated spring, 16, producing a frequency profile from the stored measured for each of the plurality of oscillators. which coin control mechanism is further capable of having preselected lower, 8 as B, results in of limit stop (280) as set forth in FIG, 21 is a side view of the release bar mechanism with the release bar in a raised position, FIG.