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Apparatus for coin counting and dispensing
Assignee: 102 DUNNING AVENUE PTY Ltd
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Filing: 1968-04-24
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1988-04-24
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for coin or token counting and dispensing in which coins are delivered after being counted by causing them to pass between a light source and a light sensitive device, the apparatus including an electronic control circuit such that each time the edge of a coin cuts the light beam a pulse is produced, the circuit containing timing means to control the length of the pulse so that a series of pulses of uniform length are produced even when the flow of coins or tokens is irregular, a safety device to prevent the repeated delivery of a predetermined number of coins which the apparatus is set up to deliver, a programmed S.C.R. counter for batching a predetermined number of coins or tokens and a timing device arranged to prevent the further delivery of coins or tokens after the passage of the predetermined length of time from the delivery of the first coin or token.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Richard Heywood
- 👤 James Victor Sheov
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-06 18:20
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
In resettable coin or token counting and dispensing apparatus of the type having payout switches operated in accordance with the predetermined number of coins or tokens to be counted and dispensed, an electronic control circuit comprising, in combination, a photoelectric detector including means providing an incident light beam interrupted by the leading edge of a coin or token to be counted and dispensed, to produce a pulse; first timing means cOnnected to said detector and controlling the length of each pulse to produce a series of pulses of substantially uniform length responsive to passage of a succession of coins or tokens through said light beam; means operable, responsive to completion of each payout of coins or tokens predetermined by said payout switches, to block repetition of such payout until the apparatus is reset; a programmed S.C.R. counter operable by said payout switches, normally to count only said predetermined number of coins or tokens as a payout amount; and second timing means operable, responsive to a predetermined time interval elapsing following production of the initial pulse, to block dispensing of additional coins or tokens above a preselected maximum number; whereby, on malfunction of said counter, dispensing of coins or tokens over and above said predetermined number is limited to said maximum number.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
In resettable coin or token counting and dispensing apparatus of the type having payout switches operated in accordance with the predetermined number of coins or tokens to be counted and dispensed, an electronic control circuit comprising, in combination, a photoelectric detector including means providing an incident light beam interrupted by the leading edge of a coin or token to be counted and dispensed, to produce a pulse; first timing means cOnnected to said detector and controlling the length of each pulse to produce a series of pulses of substantially uniform length responsive to passage of a succession of coins or tokens through said light beam; means operable, responsive to completion of each payout of coins or tokens predetermined by said payout switches, to block repetition of such payout until the apparatus is reset; a programmed S.C.R. counter operable by said payout switches, normally to count only said predetermined number of coins or tokens as a payout amount; and second timing means operable, responsive to a predetermined time interval elapsing following production of the initial pulse, to block dispensing of additional coins or tokens above a preselected maximum number; whereby, on malfunction of said counter, dispensing of coins or tokens over and above said predetermined number is limited to said maximum number.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
In coin or token counting and dispensing apparatus, an electronic control circuit, as claimed in claim 1, including a SCHMIDT-TRIGGER circuit connected to said detector and providing a short pulse responsive to interruption of said light beam by the leading edge of a coin or token; an S.C.R. connected to said SCHMIDT-TRIGGER circuit and turned on responsive to said short pulse; and a unijunction timing circuit connected to said S.C.R. and controlling the latter to interrupt conduction thereof after a preset time.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
In coin or a token counting and dispensing apparatus, an electronic control circuit, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said S.C.R. counter is a ring counter circuit constructed and arranged so that, when any one S.C.R. is switched on, all other S.C.R.''s in the same ring are switched off.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
In coin or token counting and dispensing apparatus, an electronic control circuit, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said means blocking repetition of such dispensing comprises a holding relay arranged to drop out after completion of dispensing of said predetermined number of coins or tokens to disable the apparatus from delivering further coins or tokens; and resetting means operable to reset said holding relay to restore the apparatus to a working condition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
In coin or token counting and dispensing apparatus, an electronic control circuit, as claimed in claim 1, including a plurality of said second timing means each operable responsive to a respective different predetermined time interval elapsing following production of the initial pulse; and selectively operable means operable to connect a selected one of said second timing means in said electronic control circuit in accordance with the respective specified predetermined number of coins or tokens to be dispensed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |