Abstract: A packaging system and method forms a bundled group of articles in an oriented arrangement, by applying a wrapping material to the articles via the bottoms of the articles while the oriented arrangement of articles is inverted and retained by a pallet. The wrapping material may be a sleeve of shrinkable material applied to the inverted end of the articles and shrunk to conform to the articles and form a base enclosing the bottoms of the articles. The articles are retained by the pallet in the oriented arrangement during the inverting, sleeving and bundling of the group of articles, to provide a bundled group including the articles securely contained by the shrunk wrapping in the oriented arrangement. The bundled group may include more than one type of article. The pallet may be configured to retain a top portion of the article, which may have an irregular or asymmetrical shape.

Abstract: A packaging system and method forms a bundled group of articles in an oriented arrangement, by applying a wrapping material to the articles via the bottoms of the articles while the oriented arrangement of articles is inverted and retained by a pallet. The wrapping material may be a sleeve of shrinkable material applied to the inverted end of the articles and shrunk to conform to the articles and form a base enclosing the bottoms of the articles. The articles are retained by the pallet in the oriented arrangement during the inverting, sleeving and bundling of the group of articles, to provide a bundled group including the articles securely contained by the shrunk wrapping in the oriented arrangement. The bundled group may include more than one type of article. The pallet may be configured to retain a top portion of the article, which may have an irregular or asymmetrical shape.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coin handling machine the handling efficiency of which can be improved. On an operation unit 14, either a normal counting mode or a continuous counting mode is selected. Coins are counted by a count processing unit. A count abnormality in the count processing unit is detected by an abnormality detecting unit 68. In a case where a count abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting unit 68 during count processing, when the normal counting mode is selected, a coin count value is cleared and a quantity error is prevented. In the case where a count abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting unit 68 during count processing, when the continuous counting mode is selected, the coin count value is held, so that continuous processing is performed even if a count error occurs, so that the handling efficiency is improved.

Abstract: A hopper coin feeder (1) comprises upper and lower hopper discs (18, 25). A flexible hopper wall (17) of diabolo shape cooperates with the upper disc (18) to control the feeding of coins by a coin pushing member (35) to the outer margin of the disc (18) where they are gripped between an annular band (33) and the disc (18) to be conveyed past a coin discriminator (61). Any coins or debris that drop from the edge of upper disc (18) are caught on the lower disc (25) and pass to a reject chute (132) and coin payout cup (12). An active coin delivery chute and diverter (80), FIG. 10, comprises a reciprocable plate (81) having a finger (82) which controls whether a coin fed from the upper disc (18) passes down the chute or is rejected onto the lower disc (25). Coins that pass down the chute enter a bowl (89) of a double-disc coin conveying assembly (5) that conveys a coin from the bowl (89) to a LIFO coin stacks (3) of a coin storage unit (1).

Abstract: The present invention provides a coin handling machine the handling efficiency of which can be improved. On an operation unit 14, either a normal counting mode or a continuous counting mode is selected. Coins are counted by a count processing unit. A count abnormality in the count processing unit is detected by an abnormality detecting unit 68. In a case where a count abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting unit 68 during count processing, when the normal counting mode is selected, a coin count value is cleared and a quantity error is prevented. In the case where a count abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting unit 68 during count processing, when the continuous counting mode is selected, the coin count value is held, so that continuous processing is performed even if a count error occurs, so that the handling efficiency is improved.

Abstract: A hopper coin feeder (1) comprises upper and lower hopper discs (18, 25). A flexible hopper wall (17) of diabolo shape cooperates with the upper disc (18) to control the feeding of coins by a coin pushing member (35) to the outer margin of the disc (18) where they are gripped between an annular band (33) and the disc (18) to be conveyed past a coin discriminator (61). Any coins or debris that drop from the edge of upper disc (18) are caught on the lower disc (25) and pass to a reject chute (132) and coin payout cup (12). An active coin delivery chute and diverter (80), FIG. 10, comprises a reciprocable plate (81) having a finger (82) which controls whether a coin fed from the upper disc (18) passes down the chute or is rejected onto the lower disc (25). Coins that pass down the chute enter a bowl (89) of a double-disc coin conveying assembly (5) that conveys a coin from the bowl (89) to a LIFO coin stacks (3) of a coin storage unit (1).

Abstract: A coin counter includes a receptacle disposed on a stand and defining a space for coins. A rotary plate assembly is disposed in the space, and is driven by a drive assembly to eject the coins out of the receptacle. A rigid push rod forms a spacing with the rotary plate assembly that is substantially equal to a coin thickness. A counter counts the coins that are ejected. The counter includes a sensing element, an interrupting element, and a resilient element having ends coupled to the interrupting element and the stand. The interrupting element is in a path of ejection of the coins at a first position, and is displaced by a coin being ejected at a second position. The sensing element detects displacement of the interrupting element. The resilient element is pre-tensioned when the interrupting element is at the first position.

Abstract: A coin processing apparatus has an opening for receiving a plurality of coins of different types, a coin sensor adapted to determine a respective type of individual coins among the plurality of coins, a controller operatively coupled to the coin sensor, a coin separator operatively coupled to the controller and capable of separating the individual coins from the plurality of coins under control of the controller. Moreover, the apparatus has a coin packaging device comprising a coin inlet, a supply of packaging material and a packaging mechanism capable of producing a plurality of coin bags from the supply, so that at least two different coin types are packaged in the coin bags in a continuous operation.

Abstract: A coin-sorting machine with a coin assortment box structure is disclosed. A plurality of coin guides are formed at front and rear of upper openings of coin receiver-accommodating containers, each having a certain length and height, for guiding the sorted coins. A stray coin-recovering drawer with an inclined structure integrally formed with it is disposed under the coin assortment box. A coin receiver-lifting device consists of a support and a plurality of pushrods. The support is mounted upon an inclined structure of the stray coin-recovering drawer. The plurality of pushrods are inserted into slits of the coin receiver-accommodating containers so as to push up the coin receivers of the coin receiver-accommodating containers.

Abstract: A coin handling machine (10) having sorting openings from which respective denominations of coins are sorted prior to exiting the coin handling machine (10), includes a plurality of coin tubes (20) for holding coin wrappers (24) for respective denominations in a substantially upright position for receiving coins of respective denominations. The coin tubes (20) are mounted to one or more chutes (16) on the coin handling machine (10) for receiving coins of respective denominations that pass through the sorting openings. The coin tubes have portions (22, 23) with a shape for directing said coins into respective coin wrappers (24). Pivotable clips (26) are mounted in the lower end of the coin tubes (20) to support the lower end of the coin wrappers (24). Several specific embodiments having different types of attachment to coin handling machines are also disclosed.

Abstract: A coin processing apparatus has an opening for receiving a plurality of coins of different types, a coin sensor adapted to determine a respective type of individual coins among the plurality of coins, a controller operatively coupled to the coin sensor, a coin separator operatively coupled to the controller and capable of separating the individual coins from the plurality of coins under control of the controller. Moreover, the apparatus has a coin packaging device comprising a coin inlet, a supply of packaging material and a packaging mechanism capable of producing a plurality of coin bags from the supply, so that at least two different coin types are packaged in the coin bags in a continuous operation.

Abstract: An adjustable coin acceptor gate for use in accepting coins or tokens of all sizes from the United States coin or equivalent to the large gaming token or chip in use today in the gaming industry. The adjustable coin acceptor gate can be manually adjusted or electronically adjusted to accept the size or denomination or the coin or token in use for the particular game or vending machine in use and left open for multiple coin and token wagers.

Abstract: A coin-sorting machine with a coin assortment box structure is disclosed. A plurality of coin guides are formed at front and rear of upper openings of coin receiver-accommodating containers, each having a certain length and height, for guiding the sorted coins. A stray coin-recovering drawer with an inclined structure integrally formed with it is disposed under the coin assortment box. A coin receiver-lifting device consists of a support and a plurality of pushrods. The support is mounted upon an inclined structure of the stray coin-recovering drawer. The plurality of pushrods are inserted into slits of the coin receiver-accommodating containers so as to push up the coin receivers of the coin receiver-accommodating containers.

Abstract: A coin sorting apparatus for a coin handling machine includes a coin sorting passage extending substantially one-dimensionally and having transporting belt means for conveying coins, and a denomination discriminator provided in the coin sorting passage for discriminating the denominations of coins, wherein the coin sorting passage is bifurcated at a downstream portion thereof into a coin selecting passage for leading coins to be sorted therethrough and a coin collecting passage for leading coins other than those to be sorted therethrough, the coin sorting apparatus further including a gate member provided at the portion where the coin sorting passage is bifurcated into the coin selecting passage and the coin collecting passage for selectively leading coins into the coin selecting passage or the coin collecting passage in accordance with results of discrimination made by the denomination discriminator.

Abstract: A machine for the sorting of coins and the placement of the coins into coin wrapper sleeves, containers or bags according to their type. A coin feed device in the form of a rotating table (1) feeds coins to a sorting plate (2) having a plurality of sorting openings (3), wherein each sorting opening corresponds to a particular denomination or size of a coin or disk. Each sorting opening (3) feeds into a corresponding coin outlet channel (4,4′) which conducts coins passing through the sorting opening (3) to a corresponding sleeve container (5). Each corresponding sleeve container (5) is connected to the corresponding outlet channel part (4′) by means of a bayonet-type connector. Each sleeve container (5) has a carrying bracket (8) to support a coin wrapper sleeve (6) while it is being filled with coins.

Abstract: An apparatus for raising a wrapper in a coin-sorting machine is disclosed. The lower end of the wrapper is disposed upon an annular pushing device, and when coins are stacked within the wrapper to the full height, a pair of buttons are pulled up so that the annular pushing device can push up the wrapper together with the stacked coins with a uniformly applied force, thereby making the upper portion of the wrapper projected above the tube. Thus the upper end of the wrapper can be easily sealed.

Abstract: A coin packaging device has a table, to which a mass of coins of identical denomination may be supplied, and a plurality of cylinders, each cylinder being arranged to receive coins one by one through an open end, thereby stacking a predetermined number of coins thus received into a pile of coins. Furthermore, the device has means for distributing the coins across the table. The table is provided with a plurality of openings large enough for allowing the coins to pass therethrough. The open end of each respective cylinder is arranged to receive coins from a respective one of the openings in the table.

Abstract: A coin handling machine includes a rotatable disk for receiving deposited coins and feeding out the received coins to a coin sorting passage by the centrifugal force produced by rotation thereof, the coin sorting passage having a pair of guide members for passing only coins of a denomination to be handled therethrough, a denomination selector for selecting the denomination of coins to be handled and passage width adjusting cams for adjusting the spacing between the pair of guide members of the coin sorting passage in accordance with the denomination selected by the denomination selector, the passage width adjusting cams including first and second cams having different cam profiles, a motor for rotating the first cam and the second cam and a controller for controlling the motor, the controller being adapted for selectively transmitting a driving force of the motor to the first cam or the second cam, thereby adjusting the spacing of the pair of guide members of the coin sorting passage so as to coincide with co

Abstract: Coin management devices having a transparent tubular device for receiving and aligning coins flat surface to flat surface and a tray into which aligned coins are arranged and the accumulated value of such coins ascertained. The tubular device has a tube of a diameter greater than a coin, with a mouth arranged midway its length communicating therewith. The tray has a channel into which aligned coins may be placed and indicia associated with the channel for ascertaining the value of coins accumulated therein. The tray may also have legs for elevating one end. A coin management method is also taught which utilizes the coin management devices, and includes the step of rocking and jiggling the tubular device to align coins into a column of a given denomination.

Abstract: A device for counting coins, organizing standard bank rolls, and aiding in the wrapping of coins having an upper surface presenting a depression having a cross-section adapted to receive coins, the depression having a first abutment at one end thereof and a second abutment at the other end thereof, marking scale adjacent to the depression located on the upper surface, and a rail projecting upwardly from the upper surface and along the upper surface, merging with the second abutment whereby coins may be measured when bearing against the rail inside or outside of the depression, by viewing the marking scale.

Abstract: A coin count verifier having an elongated body with an abutment disposed at one end and a coin receiving trough extending longitudinally along one surface of the body, the coin receiving trough declines from the other end of the body towards the abutment, the abutment spans across and is integral with the coin receiving trough. The abutment is disposed an obtuse angle relative to the coin receiving trough and extends beyond the coin receiving trough.

Abstract: A coin counter and wrapper loading device comprising multiple, inclined, semicircular coin-holding troughs connected by trough separator members, and attached to a trough holding frame. The troughs have a closed lower end, and an open upper end, a hollow ring guide being positioned at the latter end having flexible speculum fingers extending therefrom, outwardly from said troughs and parallel thereto. If desired, the guide rings may be detachably connected with the device, as for example, by insertion into a collar member attached to said troughs, or to the frame holding them.

Abstract: A coin stacking apparatus includes a conveyor for conveying coins edge-wise one at a time and delivering each of the conveyed coins in its horizontal position. A receiver receives the coins from the outlet end of the conveyor in a stacked condition. The receiver includes two endless belts running along the length of the receiver and cooperating with each other to form a coin receiving space therebetween. Each of the endless belts has a supporter extending therefrom. The supporter includes a surface on which the coins are to be placed. The surface is inclined upwardly and forwardly relative to the direction of the conveyor.

Abstract: A coin loader for loading a stack of coins including a base having a stacking end and a mounting end is provided. An arcuate trough inclined at an angle is affixed at the stacking end of the base. A pivotable mount which enables the mounting of a coin wrapper is affixed at the mounting end of the base. The pivotable mount pivots from a first position for mounting the wrapper and a second position for loading the coins into the wrapper. The arcuate trough includes two side walls to assist in positioning the wrapper.

Abstract: Three simply constructed plastic tubes form a time saving coin wrapping system. The first component is a clear plastic base used for holding a stack of similar coins. The second component is a transfer tube made of a resilient split plastic rolled sheet. This transfer tube is inserted down around the coins while in the base. Finally, a third component, a resilient plastic casing which holds a paper coin wrapper, is inserted in the top of the transfer tube. The entire assembly is inverted. The coins can now be removed neatly wrapped in the paper coin wrapper.

Abstract: A coin counting and packaging device in which a coin counting tube is precisely dimensioned so that a specified standard paper coin wrapper will just fit inside and accept the proper number of coins to fill the wrapper, the coins being fed through a loading cap which acts to sweep away any extra coins over and above the proper number, thus determining the correct count. While the coins are being loaded and counted they rest on a support pedestal projecting up into the coin tube from a base; when the tube is full, and raised off the base, the coins rest on a rim at the bottom of the tube. The coin tube has on its bottom edge a cam surface which cooperates with a mating cam on the support base, to raise the coin tube a distance such that the upper end of the paper wrapper may be pinched shut at the top of the tube, preparatory to removing the coin-filled wrapper.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a coin counter and wrapper holder for use with conventional paper coin wrappers and to a method of counting and wrapping coins. The device includes a base from which pedestals project upwardly, each pedestal terminating in a circular end face. Each pedestal fits inside and forms a support for the lower end portion of a conventional paper coin wrapper of a specific denomination. Also mounted to the base is an upper wrapper support which has a U-shaped slot proportioned to fit around the outside of each coin wrapper. Each of the pedestals is proportioned so that the distance from its top surface to the top surface of the upper wrapper support is the same as the height of a stack of coins intended for a particular wrapper. The distance between the top of each pedestal and the base is arranged so that each coin wrapper will abut the base at one end and be flush with the top surface of the upper wrapper support at its opposite end. An accurate and speedy coin count is thus assured.