US3603327A
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Jam eliminator apparatus for coin counting machines
Assignee: Brandt Automatic Cashier Co
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Filing: 1970-01-29
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1990-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A helper wheel is disposed at the entrance to the exit passage of a coin counting machine in which a rotating disk forms coins into a single file and normally moves the file into the exit passage. The coins in the exit passage are engaged seriatim by a rotating ejector wheel which forces the coins past a star wheel connected to a counter and out a discharge chute. The ejector wheel is mounted on a driven shaft which is journaled in a tiltable support so that the ejector wheel may be moved away from the exit passage to halt the counting of coins. The helper wheel is supported on a bracket assembly which is mounted on the driven shaft and is also geared to the driven shaft. The helper wheel is tilted with the ejector wheel to be rendered operable to engage coins at the entrance and feed them to the ejector wheel, thereby preventing the jamming of coins at the entrance.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold R Buchholz
- 👤 Charles T Bergman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:26
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00; G07D9/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
In a coin handling machine wherein coins are fed in a single file to an exit passage and wherein a rotating ejector wheel engages each coin as it is moved through said passage, the combination therewith of: a helper wheel disposed at an entrance to said exit passage and in advance of said ejector wheel, said helper wheel being adapted to engage each coin of the file and move the same to said ejector wheel; and means for rotating said helper wheel when said ejector wheel is rotated to engage coins in said passage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
In a coin handling machine wherein coins are fed in a single file to an exit passage and wherein a rotating ejector wheel engages each coin as it is moved through said passage, the combination therewith of: a helper wheel disposed at an entrance to said exit passage and in advance of said ejector wheel, said helper wheel being adapted to engage each coin of the file and move the same to said ejector wheel; and means for rotating said helper wheel when said ejector wheel is rotated to engage coins in said passage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said ejector wheel is mounted upon and driven by a drive shaft, and said means for rotating said helper wheel comprises a driving connection between said drive shaft and said helper wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
80 words
The combination in accordance with claim 2 wherein said drive shaft is mounted on said machine for movement between an operative position of said ejector wheel and an inoperative position in which said ejector wheel is out of engagement with coins in said exit passage, together with a support for said helper wheel, said support being mounted on said drive shaft whereby said helper wheel will be moved between operable and inoperative positions as said ejector wheel is so moved.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination in accordance with claim 3 wherein said support for said helper wheel includes adjustment means for adjusting the relative angular position of said support about said drive shaft for varying the height of the periphery of said helper wheel above said entrance when said helper wheel is in its operable position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
121 words
In a coin handling machine wherein coins are fed in a single file to the entrance of an exit passage, said entrance being defined laterally by a spaced gauge member and a coin guide point, and wherein a rotating ejector wheel engages each coin in said passage, said ejector wheel being mounted upon and driven by a drive shaft, the combination therewith of: a helper wheel disposed at said entrance to the exit passage, in advance of said ejector wheel and between said gauge member and said guide point; and means for rotating said helper wheel when said ejector wheel is rotated to have said helper wheel engage each coin of the file and move the same to said ejector wheel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
121 words
In a coin handling machine wherein coins are fed in a single file to the entrance of an exit passage, said entrance being defined laterally by a spaced gauge member and a coin guide point, and wherein a rotating ejector wheel engages each coin in said passage, said ejector wheel being mounted upon and driven by a drive shaft, the combination therewith of: a helper wheel disposed at said entrance to the exit passage, in advance of said ejector wheel and between said gauge member and said guide point; and means for rotating said helper wheel when said ejector wheel is rotated to have said helper wheel engage each coin of the file and move the same to said ejector wheel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination in accordance with claim 5 wherein said means for rotating said helper wheel comprises a driving connection between said helper wheel and said drive shaft, together with a support for said helper wheel and said driving connection, said support Being journaled on said drive shaft.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
204 words
In a coin handling machine having means for feeding coins in a single file to the entrance of an exit passage, said entrance being defined by a gauge member and a coin guide point laterally spaced therefrom, and an ejector wheel mounted on a drive shaft and adapted to engage each coin as it is moved through said exit passage, said drive shaft and ejector wheel being movably mounted on said machine for movement between an operative position for said ejector wheel and an inoperative position in which said ejector wheel is out of engagement with coins in said exit passage, the combination therewith of: a support pivotally mounted on said drive shaft and having a leg portion extending toward said entrance, a helper wheel rotatably supported on said leg portion; a gear train mounted on said leg portion and drivingly connecting said helper wheel to said drive shaft; and biasing means urging said support against a stop on said machine so that said helper wheel is disposed at said entrance when said ejector wheel is moved to its operative position and said helper wheel is then operable to move each coin at said entrance into said exit passage and to said ejector wheel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
204 words
In a coin handling machine having means for feeding coins in a single file to the entrance of an exit passage, said entrance being defined by a gauge member and a coin guide point laterally spaced therefrom, and an ejector wheel mounted on a drive shaft and adapted to engage each coin as it is moved through said exit passage, said drive shaft and ejector wheel being movably mounted on said machine for movement between an operative position for said ejector wheel and an inoperative position in which said ejector wheel is out of engagement with coins in said exit passage, the combination therewith of: a support pivotally mounted on said drive shaft and having a leg portion extending toward said entrance, a helper wheel rotatably supported on said leg portion; a gear train mounted on said leg portion and drivingly connecting said helper wheel to said drive shaft; and biasing means urging said support against a stop on said machine so that said helper wheel is disposed at said entrance when said ejector wheel is moved to its operative position and said helper wheel is then operable to move each coin at said entrance into said exit passage and to said ejector wheel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination in accordance with claim 7 wherein said support includes adjustment means operable against said stop for adjusting the relative angular position of said support about said drive shaft for varying the height of the periphery of said helper wheel above said entrance when said helper wheel is in its operable position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination in accordance with claim 7 wherein said gear train is so arranged as to drive said helper wheel at a peripheral speed less than the peripheral speed of said ejector wheel and faster than said feeding means feeds coins to said entrance.
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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |