Abstract

A bulk coin dispenser bin 201 holds nonaligned coin inventory even when removed from a base 214 containing drive mechanisms and control electronics. A rotor assembly 205 at the bin outlet retains coin inventory during separation, with a rotating disk 210 dispensing coins through a discharge slot 211 in a controlled manner. Optional adjustment of the rotor assembly's angular positioning changes the coin size/denomination dispensed by the bin. Uniqueness required to dispense coins of a given size/denomination is embodied in the bin, such that any base may operate with the bin without adjustment other than update of bin denomination in the dispensing system controller. Bin location and the combination of coin denominations dispensed may thus be readily altered within the dispensing system. Optional bin memory and optical level sensing improve inventory management functionality.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 1/00 - Coin dispensers
• G07D 3/00 - Sorting a mixed bulk of coins into denominations
• G07D 9/00 - Counting coins; Handling of coins not provided for in the other groups of this subclass

Abstract

An apparatus, system and method are provided for transporting objects. A transporter (100) includes a chamber (102) and a carrier (130) in the chamber. The chamber has an inlet (104, 106), an outlet (128) and an interior cross-section. The carrier substantially fills the cross-section of the chamber and is operable to move between first and second positions within the chamber. The carrier causes a plurality of objects that are inserted through the inlet when the carrier is in the first position to exit via the outlet as it moves from the first position to the second position. A delivery port (634) may be coupled to the outlet of the chamber, such that objects exiting the chamber via the outlet enter the delivery port. A dispensing mechanism (636, 638) may inserts objects into the chamber via the inlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 11/16 - Delivery means

Abstract

A coin dispenser (1) includes a coin canister (2) that automatically locks into the dispenser (1). A remotely operated mechanism (18) may unlock the canister (2) from the dispenser (1). The dispenser (1) may serve as a loading stand for the canister (2). The canister (2) may be adapted for manual loading of coins into the canister (2) without removing the canister (2) from the dispenser (1). The canister (2) may include a receptacle (3) for coins and an aperture (17) adapted to facilitate loading coins into the receptacle (3) and to retain coins in the receptacle (3). The canister (2) may include a repositionable handle (7) that covers an aperture of the canister (2) in one position and serves as a carrying handle in another position. A system for dispensing coins includes a controller (34, 38) electrically connected to a coin dispenser (1). The dispenser (1) includes a coin canister (2) and a latch that locks the canister (2) to the dispenser (1). The controller (34, 38) can send an electrical signal that unlocks the canister (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 1/00 - Coin dispensers

Abstract

A system for handling coins employs a front end coin acceptor and validator that feeds a sorter mechanism. The sorter mechanism utilizes a substantially horizontal track module to load coins by denomination into an arrangement of bins. The coins are ejected by means of a solenoid onto the track module that provides a path according to the denomination of the coin into the proper bin.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 7/00 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency