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COIN CHUTE WITH ANTI-FISHING ASSEMBLY

  • US 20160371915A1
  • Filed: 06/18/2015
  • Published: 12/22/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A coin chute for use in a vending machine comprising:

  • a coin channel defined by a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite the first sidewall, the channel having a first portion through which coins may be inserted into the coin chute, and a second portion through which coins exit the channel;

    a coin discriminator for determining a denomination of coin passing the discriminator; and

    a first anti-fishing assembly located between the first portion of the channel and the coin discriminator comprising an anti-fishing finger rotatable between a first position in which the anti-fishing finger extends across the channel and a second position in which the anti-fishing finger is rotated out of the channel.

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