Abstract: A coin guiding channel receives coins dispensed from a coin hopper. A base plate, a first spacer, a second spacer, and a supporting plate have surfaces defining a somewhat rectangular coin guiding channel along a longitudinal axis of the base plate. The supporting plate has a first protruding section extending toward the coin guiding channel and extending along the longitudinal axis of the base plate for providing increased strength and resistance to physical distortion of the coin guiding channel. A portion of the coin guiding channel is oriented vertically and guides the received coins to a position above the coin hopper.

Abstract: A vibrating conveyor 1 for conveying coins using vibration, comprising: a conveyor plate 11 to be loaded with coins to convey the coins loaded thereon by relatively moving the coins; vibration generator means 20 for vibrating the conveyor plate 11; or the vibrating conveyor 1 further comprising a coin storage section 13 disposed around the conveyor plate 11 for storing the coins to be conveyed in conjunction with the conveyor plate 11, wherein the boundary between the conveyor plate 11 and the coin storage section 13 is formed in a wave shape of a specified period. The vibrating conveyor can handle a large amount of coins with a simple design.

Abstract: The coin payout device 1 according to the present invention is constructed from: the payout unit 20 paying out coins one by one, the payout unit 20 comprising the rotation plate 26 in which a plurality of coin openings 26b are formed along the circumference thereof, the drive motor 22 for driving the rotation plate 26 and the connector 30 for supplying electric power to the drive motor 22; the bucket 10 for storing coins; and the base 50 to which the payout unit 20 and the bucket 10 are detachably arranged. Here, the drive motor 22, which is arranged in the payout unit 20 through the latch mechanism, is prevented from dropping since the resilient deformable members 40, 40 constructing the latch mechanism are limited so as not to spread by the limit members 53 formed on the inner side walls of the recess portion 51 in the base 50 when the payout unit 20 is assembled to the base 50.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for separating coins (1) whose diameter and thickness lie within predetermined magnitudes, with a coin funnel (12), with at least one revolving coin conveyor (3) whose conveying strand which rises in the conveying direction and leads upwardly out of the coin funnel (12) forms a part of the rear wall (13) of the coin funnel (12) and comprises coin receivers for individual coins (1), with an ejector device for coins (1) axially lying above one another in the coin receivers and with a removal device (24) for the separated coins (1).

Abstract: A carrying disk device of coin dispenser mainly includes a machine frame, a carrying disk and a guide arm. The carrying disk and the guide arm are connected to the machine frame. The carrying disk has a plurality of posts arranged in a plurality of radial rows on the coin-carrying surface thereof. The posts are fixed on and protrude from the coin-carrying surface. A plurality of coin-holding spaces are formed between the plurality rows of the posts. The guide arm covers a portion of the coin-carrying surface of the carrying disk, and has a guide lateral and a plurality of curvilinear grooves on the bottom thereof. The curvilinear grooves extend to the guide lateral of the guide arm to allow the posts to pass under the guide arm when the carrying disk rotates.

Abstract: A gaming machine comprises a cabinet, a coin outlet for dispensing coins, and a coin tray beneath the coin outlet. The coin tray is located a sufficient vertical distance from the coin outlet so as to accommodate a traditional coin collection cup between the coin outlet and the coin tray. The coin tray may contain a beverage cup holder and/or an ash tray, preferably located horizontally away from the coin outlet. The coin tray is coupled to the cabinet and extends below a level of the bottom of the cabinet. When the gaming machine sits on a stand in a gaming establishment, the cabinet sits on top of the stand while the coin tray hangs over a front wall of the stand.

Abstract: A first embodiment of a money tube includes a centrally divided tube body having a first end, a second end, and a central portion. The tube body is composed of a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion includes the first end and defines a first central connector. The second body portion includes a second end and defines a second central connector. The first and second central connectors engage each other at the tube body central portion when connected to each other to hold the first body portion and the second body portion together.

Abstract: A coin collection system for a gaming machine comprises a coin outlet for dispensing coins and a coin tray beneath the coin outlet. In one aspect of the invention, a movable member is coupled to the gaming machine and is operable to assist in guiding the dispensed coins from one of the coin outlet and the coin tray to a coin collection cup. In another aspect, a guiding member is positioned proximate to the coin outlet and is operable to divert the dispensed coins away from the coin tray and into a coin collection cup. In a further aspect, a mechanical element holds a coin collection cup in front of the coin tray so that the coins dispensed into the coin tray can be scooped into the held coin collection cup. In yet another aspect, the coin collection cup itself is sized to fit within the coin tray.

Abstract: A device for depositing and retrieving coins comprises a generally conical-shaped, upstanding body having an exterior tapering to a larger diameter from top to bottom and a header portion at the lop of the body for depositing the objects. A downwardly and outwardly spiraling ramp, below the header portion, extends at least once around the exterior of the body. The ramp cooperates with the exterior of the body on the inside and a lip on the outside to guide the objects as they roll downwardly by gravity. The ramp may include an upwardly extending portion at the lower end of the generally conical-shaped body for launching the objects through the air into the open tray, and/or a staircase portion on the spiraling ramp. A tray adjacent the bottom of the body receives the coins from the ramp.

Abstract: A coin dispensing apparatus having a coin hopper for storing bulk coins in a rotating disk coin selector mounted at a lower portion of coin hopper is provided. An overload prevention support member can extend above and across the rotating coin selector unit, and can be vertically movable, while being supported by the vertical walls of the coin hopper. A plurality of support members can be mounted within the coin hopper. An agitator member can be mounted to extend upward from the rotating disk coin selector to agitate the stored coins, and, in one embodiment, to contact the overload prevention support members and drive them upward to assist in removing a bearing weight from the rotating disk coin selector.

Abstract: A snack dispenser and coin bank is disclosed. The assembly includes a housing and a shaft member making up a portion of the housing. A first storage area is located in the housing for storing associated snacks and a dispenser is movably mounted in the shaft for selectively dispensing the associated snack. A depositing member is movably mounted in the housing for selectively allowing the deposit of associated coins in the housing, the depositing member being operatively connected to the dispenser. An actuator is mounted on the dispenser, and when the actuator is moved to one position, it actuates the dispenser and the depositing member. A method of saving coins and receiving a snack is also provided.

Abstract: A base for a coin store comprises an essentially planar part for supporting a coin or coins and retaining means for retaining coins within the coin store in use, and the retaining means comprises at least one part extending essentially perpendicular to the planar part of the base.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the delivery, holding, storage, and dispensing of coins, and the like, from coin-operated gaming machines, such as “slot” machines, or the like, into which coins are deposited and, when an award is indicated, coins are dispensed as part of, or all, of the award or prize, is disclosed. After depositing coins in the coin slot of the gaming machine, the coins are typically passed through a coin-counting and delivery mechanism then deposited into one or more coin hoppers located in the front or the rear, or the top or bottom, or to the left or right of the coin counting and moving mechanism in the slot machine.

Abstract: A coin dispensing apparatus includes a storage interior for storing bulk coins, a coin passageway extending along a vertical longitudinal axis upward from the storage container to an exit aperture, and a coin selector for selectively sending coins upward along the coin passageway. A lever is pivotably mounted for contacting the coin as it exits the exit aperture, and a sensor unit operatively connected with the lever can count the coins as they exit. The lever and the sensor unit can be appropriately aligned in a fixed relationship and a mounting assembly that is mounting the lever and the sensor unit adjacent the exit aperture can be adjusted traverse to ? can be movably adjusted first to the longitudinal axis to accommodate different size coins.

Abstract: A manifold adapted to distribute six coin denominations discharged from a coin sorter to a standard cash till is set forth. The manifold includes a plurality of paths to deliver at least five of the coin denominations to the five coin compartments of the standard cash till. The manifold delivers the sixth coin denomination to a receptacle within the manifold.

Abstract: A cash box includes a housing with a bill storage compartment located in the housing. A coin sorter mechanism is supported by the housing for sorting coins of different denominations. A plurality of coin storage compartments are located in the housing for storing sorted coins. Each coin storage compartment stores coins of a common denomination. The plurality of coin storage compartments communicate with the coin sorter mechanism. The bill storage compartment includes a plurality of sections, each intended to hold a bill of a particular denomination. The housing preferably includes a base which accommodates the plurality of coin storage compartments as well as the coin sorter, and a door which accommodates the several sections of the bill storage compartment. A lift out bill tray may also be accommodated in the door.

Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for the delivery, holding, storing, and dispensing of coins and the like from coin-operated machine, such as a gaming machine into which coins are deposited and, when an award is indicated, coins are dispensed as all or part of an award or prize is disclosed. After depositing coins in the coin slot of the gaming machine, the coins are deposited into one or more coin hoppers located in the front or the rear, or the top or bottom, or to the left or right of the coin counting and moving mechanism in the slot machine. Once deposited into the coin hoppers, the coins can then be dispensed as awards to the gaming machine customer, or, alternatively, further deposited into a coin drop consisting of one or more containers, such as coin bags, mounted beneath the coin hoppers on a motorized carousel thereby improving security and minimizing customer play interruption on payout and coin service intervals.

Abstract: A coin dispensing assembly with an improved coin transport surface facilitates a sliding movement of coins within a hopper through the use of a low friction wall surface for contacting the coins as they move towards a coin feed mechanism. The wall surface can have protrusions of a substantially smaller size than the coin which are arrayed to provide minimal contact with the coin surface. Alternatively, a plastic liner can be fastened to the wall of the hopper assembly and can include graphite particles on its surface for contacting the coins. The graphite particles will have a substantially higher hardness than that of the coin, thereby preventing scratching and the formation of metal particles within the hopper.

Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for the delivery, holding, storage, and dispensing of coins, and the like, from coin-operated gaming machines, such as “slot” machines, or the like, into which coins are deposited and, when an award is indicated, coins are dispensed as part of, or all, of the award or prize, is disclosed. After depositing coins in the coin slot of the gaming machine, the coins are typically passed through a coin-counting and delivery mechanism then deposited into one or more coin hoppers located in the front or the rear, or the top or bottom, or to the left or right of the coin counting and moving mechanism in the slot machine.

Abstract: A coin mechanism includes a cashbox which is arranged above the coin dispensers of the coin mechanism.

Abstract: A coin releasing device of a coin stacking machine, including a rotary mechanism and a transmission mechanism locked therewith. The rotary mechanism is rotated to drive a transmission plate of the transmission mechanism, whereby the pushing plates on two sides of the transmission plate can stack and push out the coins.

Abstract: A coin dispenser drops a coin 16 onto a surface 18 for transport to a dispensing area 14. To damp the circular rolling motion of the coin 16 after it falls onto the surface 18, the surface 18 has a strip 24 onto which the coin 16 rolls, thereby bringing the coin 16 quickly to rest.

Abstract: A housing and a collection bin for coins for a coin freed or gambling machine which is demountable from the machine. The bin has a radial and an outer flap with a sloping floor and chute for delivery of collected coins. The security is provided by a key actuated lock or a key pad code released servo motor and a proximity detector can be linked to a centralized computer monitoring system. The housing includes a service duct for cables accessible from a front opening door and a cable chute from the machine to the duct.

Abstract: This invention enables coins, discharged from a discharge outlet after inserting a paper money, to be received effectively by a paper cup taken out from the storage portion without touching coins by hands. A coin dispenser for a slot machine which enables discharging desired number of coins from a discharge outlet 2 after inserting paper money into a paper money inlet 1. A supporting plate 4 is provided under an outlet 3a of a tray 3 located beneath said discharge outlet 2. A storage portion 5 which enables storage of many paper cups A is provided in a housing. The coins are enabled to discharge after the cup A is set on the supporting plate 4, furthermore the paper cup A can be manually or automatically moved from the storage portion 5 to the supporting plate 4. The outlet 3a of the tray 3 is freely opened and shut by lever operation.

Abstract: A coin handling machine has an opening in the top of its housing that is normally closed by an inspection pan. The inspection pan is mounted to the housing so that it can be pivoted across the top to expose the opening and tipped to empty the contents of the pan out an exit at a corner of the pan and into the exposed opening.

Abstract: A coin feeding apparatus for a coin handling machine includes a rotary disk for feeding coins into a coin passage one by one, a coin amount detector for outputting a trigger signal when it detects that the amount of coins has become less than a predetermined amount, a conveyor belt for feeding coins deposited into the coin handling machine onto the rotary disk, a motor adapted for driving the conveyor belt in accordance with the trigger signal from the coin amount detector, and a drive period controller adapted for controlling, in accordance with the denominations of coins to be fed, the drive period during which the motor drives the conveyor belt.

Abstract: Supplemental coin and/or token storage, transportation and dispensing apparatus for coin and/or token operated and handling machines whereby the coin and/or token payout hopper of such machines may be rapidly replenished with coins and/or tokens. The supplemental storage, transportation and dispensing apparatus of the invention includes a coin and/or token elevator having an upwardly and downwardly movable coin and token platform and an elevator controller mechanism which is responsive to a coin and token level sensor within the payout hopper and to coin and token level and elevator platform level sensors in the elevator.