US3889792A
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Energy absorbing device for coin handling mechanisms and the like
Assignee: Mars Inc
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Filing: 1974-05-08
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-05-08
Abstract
Abstract In a coin handling mechanism or similar apparatus a device for absorbing some or substantially all of the kinetic energy of a coin moving through the mechanism includes a coin strike plate mounted on a first cushion of soft rubber, mounted in turn on a bracket member coupled to the mechanism by a second cushion of soft rubber.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick Gordon Willis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:18
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D5/00; G07F; G07F1/00; G07F1/04; G07F1/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A device in a coin apparatus for abruptly stopping the motion of a coin along its path of travel comprising a strike plate, a support for the strike plate positioning the plate in the path of the coin to intercept its travel, a first cushion layer contiguous to and interposed between the strike plate and support to be compressed by and to yield under impact of the coin with the strike plate, and a mounting for the support adapted to yield resiliently under the energy of impact transmitted to it by said support.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
93 words
A device in a coin apparatus for abruptly stopping the motion of a coin along its path of travel comprising a strike plate, a support for the strike plate positioning the plate in the path of the coin to intercept its travel, a first cushion layer contiguous to and interposed between the strike plate and support to be compressed by and to yield under impact of the coin with the strike plate, and a mounting for the support adapted to yield resiliently under the energy of impact transmitted to it by said support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The device of claim 1 in which the strike plate, as supported by the cushion layer, has a predetermined mass adapted to absorb the kinetic energy of a relatively light coin while restraining bounce and the support has a predetermined mass greater than that of the strike plate which together with said mounting is adapted to absorb the kinetic energy of a relatively heavy coin while restraining bounce.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 in which the mounting comprises a second cushion layer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the mounting comprises a rigid frame member of the coin apparatus and a second cushion layer of soft elastic material interposed between and secured to the frame member and a surface of the backing plate opposite the surface to which the first cushion layer is contiguous.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the support is a bracket having legs substantially perpendicular to each other, the first leg is disposed substantially normal to the path of the coin and backs the first cushion layer and supports it against the thrust of the strike plate and cushion upon such impact, the second leg is disposed substantially parallel to the path of the coin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 5 wherein the mounting comprises a frame member of the coin apparatus and a second cushion interposed between the frame element and the second leg of the bracket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the support is a bracket having legs substantially perpendicular to each other, the first leg is disposed substantially normal to the path of the coin and backs the first cushion layer and supports it against the thrust of the strike plate and cushion upon such impact, the second leg is disposed substantially parallel to the path of the coin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 7 wherein the mounting comprises a frame member of the coin apparatus and a second cushion interposed between the frame element and the second leg of the bracket.
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) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |