Coin storage and changing mechanism
AssigneeCrane Co.
InventorsChristine Ruth Howard, Robert A. Abt, Gregory Glen Stettes
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Abstract
A coin storage and changing mechanism having a front panel with a message screen thereon and coin changing mechanism mounted to telescoping supports that allow the coin changing mechanism and front panel to be moved out of the cabinet. The coin mechanism and front panel are connected by a hinge to the telescoping supports so that the panel can be pivoted to the side adjacent a coin mechanism control panel so that the serviceman can see the control panel and message screen side-by-side. A coin storage tray is provided in the bottom of the cabinet and has an arcuate deflector for receiving coins from the coin mechanism and directing them toward the back of the tray for storage.
Claims4
A coin receiving and changing mechanism for use in a vending machine, comprising:
- a cabinet;
- a slide-out frame mounted for movement into and out of the cabinet;
- a coin mechanism mounted to said frame for movement into and out of the cabinet and adapted for receiving coin from a customer and providing change;
- a front panel mounted to the frame for movement towards and away from the cabinet for closing off the front of the cabinet and having a message screen thereon and a coin return tray;
- a coin mechanism programing control panel mounted to a side of the frame for movement therewith into and out of the cabinet and being interconnected to the message screen for showing programming action on the message screen;
- the coin mechanism and front panel being mounted to the frame for pivotal movement from a position for storage in the cabinet to a position where the message screen is substantially parallel to the programming control panel for viewing during operation of the control panel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.