Ticket diverter module
US4374564A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 1980 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07B11/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A ticket diverter module for placement in a ticket handling system includes a housing having a transport passage for receiving a ticket from an adjacent transport module, and a diverter blade for selectively diverting the ticket to either one of an exit passage for return to a patron or a capture passage for discarding. An alternate embodiment includes an escrow control device for retaining the ticket in a holding position within the capture passage for inspection. A further embodiment includes a thermal cancel device for cancelling a ticket.
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