Coin handling device with folding escalator
AssigneeWMS Gaming Inc.
InventorsJames M. Rasmussen, Gregory J. Tastad, Norman R. Wurz, Erik J. Lindahl
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Abstract
A coin handling device comprises a hopper and an escalator for receiving coins from the hopper. The escalator is connected to the hopper and extends upwardly from the hopper. At least a portion of the escalator is downwardly foldable toward the hopper to reduce an overall height of the coin handling device. The reduced height facilitates removal of the coin handling device from a gaming machine cabinet and installation of the coin handling device into the cabinet in the event the cabinet provides minimal clearance.
Claims28
A coin handling device comprising:
- a hopper;
- and
- an escalator for receiving coins from the hopper, the escalator being connected to the hopper and extending upwardly from the hopper, at least a portion of the escalator being downwardly foldable toward the hopper to reduce an overall height of the coin handling device.
A method of reducing an overall height of a coin handling device, the coin handling device including a hopper and an escalator for receiving coins from the hopper, the escalator being connected to the hopper and extending upwardly from the hopper, at least a portion of the escalator being downwardly foldable toward the hopper, the method comprising folding the at least a portion of the escalator downward toward the hopper to reduce an overall height of the coin handling device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.