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Coin passageway in coin handling machine
Assignee: Laurel Bank Machine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1987-02-17
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Granted: 1989-01-31
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Expires: 2007-02-17
Abstract
Abstract The width of a coin passageway in a coin handling machine is varied in accordance with the type of coins to be handled. The coin passageway comprises a pivotable rail extending from a guide member and pivotably mounted adjacent to the guide member, and a slide rail formed integrally on a slide bar. The slide bar is slidably inserted into the pivotable rail. A guide roller is formed on the end of the slide bar and engaged with a slide guide so that the sliding movement of the slide bar changes the guide roller from one position to another position and the pivotable rail is pivoted. A passageway width setting cam has a cam face which is adapted to act on the slide rail to move it translationally with the pivotable rail through the bar guide.
Inventors
- 👤 Masamichi Ozeki
- 👤 Mamoru Takasaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:16
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A coin passageway in a coin handling machine, said coin passageway having a width capable of being changed depending on the type of coins to be handled, said coin passageway comprising: a pivotable rail extending from a guide member and pivotally mounted adjacent to said guide member, a bar guide formed on said pivotable rail, a slide rail formed integrally on a slide bar, said slide bar being slidably inserted into said bar guide, a guide roller formed on the distal end of said slide bar, a slide guide for guiding said guide roller of said slide bar, and a passageway width setting cam having a cam face which is adapted to act on said slide rail to move said slide rail toward and away from said pivotable rail through said bar guide while maintaining a parallel relationship with said pivotable rail, and to pivot said pivotable rail in response to movement of said slide rail.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A coin passageway in a coin handling machine, said coin passageway having a width capable of being changed depending on the type of coins to be handled, said coin passageway comprising: a pivotable rail extending from a guide member and pivotally mounted adjacent to said guide member, a bar guide formed on said pivotable rail, a slide rail formed integrally on a slide bar, said slide bar being slidably inserted into said bar guide, a guide roller formed on the distal end of said slide bar, a slide guide for guiding said guide roller of said slide bar, and a passageway width setting cam having a cam face which is adapted to act on said slide rail to move said slide rail toward and away from said pivotable rail through said bar guide while maintaining a parallel relationship with said pivotable rail, and to pivot said pivotable rail in response to movement of said slide rail.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A coin passageway in a coin handling machine according to claim 1, further comprising a grooved plate mounted on said slide bar, a coin guiding wheel mounted on a lever for guiding coins, a pin mounted on said lever and cooperating with said grooved plate to move said coin guiding wheel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-01-31 | 1992-08-01 | 1993-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-31 | 1996-08-01 | 1997-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-31 | 2000-08-01 | 2001-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |