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Device for sorting and storing objects inserted by way of payment in a dispenser

US5492212A · kind A · utility

18Cited by
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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 2, 1994
Grant dateFeb 20, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F1/047
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for sorting and storing objects, such as coins, inserted by way of payment in a dispenser of products or services, of the type comprising a coin input unit connected to a selector adapted to sort the coins. The outlet of the selector is connected to a tray and to holder for the coins. The coins are directed either to the tray or to final storage box for the coins or to a removable recycling dispenser adapted to store the coins temporarily and to direct them either to the tray or to a cash box. The recycling dispenser includes at least two vertical tubes. A device is provided to prevent visual and physical access to the interior of the tubes when the latter are in position.

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