Coin chute
US6966417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S193/01
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is related to a coin chute for transporting coins in a coin processing machine. The coin chute includes a first surface, a second surface, and a rolling surface. The rolling surface connects the first surface and the second surface to form generally a V-shape cross-section to the coin chute. The V-shape has an angle θ between the first and second surface surfaces, and is inclined at an angle α relative to the horizontal. The angles θ and α are selected to be values that cause the coins to move under a gravitational force and slidably roll across the rolling surface.
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