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Coin wrapper discharge assembly
Assignee: Brandt Inc
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Filing: 1978-11-06
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Granted: 1980-04-01
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Expires: 1998-11-06
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a coin wrapper discharge assembly for use with a coin wrapping apparatus that momentarily stops a coin roll to change its direction, and senses the presence of loose coins. The assembly includes a chute disposed beneath a coin wrapping apparatus that accepts coin rolls falling downwardly after being wrapped. The chute directs a coin roll laterally from its original downward direction into a V-shaped trap. The trap is formed by an inclined floor and a swingable door. A solenoid is provided to hold the door in its normally closed position until actuated by a paper feed mechanism in the coin wrapping apparatus. When actuated, the solenoid releases the door to allow a trapped coin roll to fall onto a conveyor for removal to a packaging point. In addition, the door is electrically insulated from the floor and chute to provide a pair of electrical contacts that are bridged by loose coins to complete an electric circuit that disables the coin wrapping apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles T. Bergman
- 👤 Robert L. Zwieg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:30
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00; G07D9/06; G07D9/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
In a coin wrapping apparatus for wrapping a stack of coins into a coin roll, a discharge assembly comprising: a chute disposed beneath said coin wrapping apparatus adapted to accept a coin roll; a swingable door normally closing said chute to define a trap for said coin roll; release means responsive to the wrapping of a stack of coins for releasably holding said door in its closed position; and sensing means for detecting loose coins in said trap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
In a coin wrapping apparatus for wrapping a stack of coins into a coin roll, a discharge assembly comprising: a chute disposed beneath said coin wrapping apparatus adapted to accept a coin roll; a swingable door normally closing said chute to define a trap for said coin roll; release means responsive to the wrapping of a stack of coins for releasably holding said door in its closed position; and sensing means for detecting loose coins in said trap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A discharge assembly as described in claim 1, wherein: said chute comprises a U-shaped elbow having a mouth portion and a discharge portion, said elbow having side walls that slope downwardly and forwardly towards said discharge portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A discharge assembly as described in claim 2, wherein: said elbow includes a catch plate mounted at the mouth portion of said elbow and inclined towards said mouth portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
A discharge assembly as described in claim 1, wherein said sensing means includes: an inclined floor disposed in front of said chute that intersects with said door to form said trap; and insulating means for electrically insulating said door from said floor and chute to define a pair of switch contacts that are bridged by loose coins within said trap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a coin wrapping apparatus for wrapping a stack of coins into a coin roll, a discharge assembly comprising: a chute disposed beneath said coin wrapping apparatus having a U-shaped elbow with a mouth portion and a discharge portion, and side walls that slope downwardly and forwardly toward said discharge portion; a swingable door normally closing said chute at said discharge portion in an inclined plane to define a trap for said coin roll; release means responsive to the wrapping of a stack of coins for releasably holding said door in its closed position; an inclined floor disposed in front of said chute that intersects with said door to form said trap; and insulating means for electrically insulating said door from said chute to define a pair of switch contacts that are bridged by loose coins within said trap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a coin wrapping apparatus for wrapping a stack of coins into a coin roll, a discharge assembly comprising: a chute disposed beneath said coin wrapping apparatus having a U-shaped elbow with a mouth portion and a discharge portion, and side walls that slope downwardly and forwardly toward said discharge portion; a swingable door normally closing said chute at said discharge portion in an inclined plane to define a trap for said coin roll; release means responsive to the wrapping of a stack of coins for releasably holding said door in its closed position; an inclined floor disposed in front of said chute that intersects with said door to form said trap; and insulating means for electrically insulating said door from said chute to define a pair of switch contacts that are bridged by loose coins within said trap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
A discharge assembly as described in claim 5, wherein said release means includes: a latching block mounted on said door for movement therewith; and a solenoid mounted on a side wall of said chute having plunger means engaged with said block that is retracted from said block upon the wrapping of a stack of coins and is extended to re-engage said block when wrapping is completed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
A discharge assembly as described in claim 6, wherein said plunger means includes: a plunger mounted for axial movement within said solenoid; a latching pin secured to said plunger and extending coaxially from said plunger for engagement with said latching block; and a channel-shaped latching pin guide that supports and guides said latching pin.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
166 words
In a coin wrapping apparatus for wrapping a stack of coins into a coin roll, a discharge assembly comprising: a chute disposed beneath said coin wrapping apparatus comprising a U-shaped elbow having a mouth portion and a discharge portion; said elbow having side walls that slope downwardly and forwardly towards the discharge portion of said chute; an inclined floor disposed in front of the discharge portion of said elbow; a swingable door normally closing said chute by engaging said inclined floor to form a V-shaped trap for said coin roll; a latching block mounted on said door for movement therewith having a slot formed therein; a solenoid having plunger means engaged with said block that is retracted from the slot in said block upon the wrapping of a stack of coins and is extended into said slot when wrapping is completed; and said door being electrically insulated from said chute to define a pair of switch contacts that are bridged by loose coins within said trap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
166 words
In a coin wrapping apparatus for wrapping a stack of coins into a coin roll, a discharge assembly comprising: a chute disposed beneath said coin wrapping apparatus comprising a U-shaped elbow having a mouth portion and a discharge portion; said elbow having side walls that slope downwardly and forwardly towards the discharge portion of said chute; an inclined floor disposed in front of the discharge portion of said elbow; a swingable door normally closing said chute by engaging said inclined floor to form a V-shaped trap for said coin roll; a latching block mounted on said door for movement therewith having a slot formed therein; a solenoid having plunger means engaged with said block that is retracted from the slot in said block upon the wrapping of a stack of coins and is extended into said slot when wrapping is completed; and said door being electrically insulated from said chute to define a pair of switch contacts that are bridged by loose coins within said trap.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A discharge assembly as defined in claim 8, wherein: said coin wrapping apparatus is disabled upon the closing of the switch defined by said door and floor.
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) | 1983-04-01 | 1983-10-01 | 1984-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-01 | 1987-10-01 | 1988-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-01 | 1991-10-01 | 1992-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |