Coin sorter
US6039644A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07D3/128
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A coin sorter for sorting coins of mixed diameters is set forth. The sorter includes a coin-driving member and a coin-guiding member. The lower surface of the coin-guiding member forms a plurality of exit channels for guiding coins of different diameters to different exit stations along the periphery of the coin-guiding member. The coin sorter includes a brake mechanism which permits stopping of the coin-driving member at high speeds such that an invalid coin is retained or for ensuring the correct amount of coins is sent to the coin-collecting receptacle. The coin sorter also includes an operator interface panel for easy operator inputs. Operator inputs allow the operator to adjust the movement of the coin-driving member after encountering a stop and for adjusting the amount of lubrication sent to the coin-guiding member.
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