Abstract: The specification discloses a coin mechanism for dispensing machines including two or more rectangular chutes for receiving and containing a given number of coins. A rectangular gate selectively directs coins into the chutes and a rocker arm is operable to move the gate from a first position directing coins into the first chute to a second position directing coins into the second chute when the coins reach a predetermined height in a first chute. A pawl is adjustably mounted adjacent to the second chute to prevent upward movement of a predetermined number of coins deposited in the second chute. A catch plate pivotally attached to the door of the dispensing machine below the chutes supports the coins therein. The catch plate receives a hook which prevents opening of the door until the coins in the second chute are high enough to engage the pawl. A number of intermediate chutes may be located between the first and second chutes.

Abstract: A manually operated machine for dispensing coins in exchange for deposit of aluminum beverage cans is shown. An opening in a housing to a rotatable carriage may receive a beverage can which is then rotated through various dimension checking arms that insure the article deposited is a beverage can of the proper dimensions. Stops are provided that will prevent rotation of the carriage if the dimensions are not correct, or if a magnetic detector determines the can is ferrous rather than aluminum. After rotation through the stops, the beverage can is dropped from the rotating carriage into a suitable receptacle. Simultaneous with acceptance of the beverage can, a coin is dispensed. Anti-milking stops prevent more than one coin from being dispersed per beverage can accepted.