Secure coin-operated machine
US7604107B2 · kind B2 · utility
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11Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S193/01
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention concerns a service and/or product dispensing apparatus comprising a coin-receiving device, a coin-storage box (5) and said chute (7) transferring coins from the receiving device to the box (5). The invention is characterised in that said chute (7) co-operates with a closing device (8) comprising a trap (82) mobile between a position closing and a position opening said chute (7), said device (8) co-operating with control means (40) adapted to trigger the displacement of the trap (82) into its closing position when at least part of the coin-receiving device (4) is being dismantled.
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