Coin feeder
US9501886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07D9/04
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides a coin feeder for feeding coins to a coin sensor. The coin feeder comprises a hopper disc having a first surface and arranged to receive coins on the first surface, and to transport the coins along a first path towards the coin sensor. The coin feeder also comprises one or more coin deflectors to deflect coins received on the first surface from the first path if the coins are above a threshold thickness. At least one of the one or more coin deflectors comprises a rotatable member spaced from the first surface.
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