COIN CHUTE WITH ANTI-FISHING ASSEMBLY
First Claim
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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Abstract
A coin chute for a vending machine may include one or more anti-fishing assemblies located in the vicinity of the coin chute'"'"'s opening for receiving coins. The anti-fishing assemblies may include one or more rotatable anti-fishing fingers that project into a coin channel. The anti-fling fingers may rotate out of the coin channel to allow inserted coins to pass. In addition, the anti-fishing fingers prevent withdrawal of inserted coins out of the coin channel. The anti-fishing assemblies may be in addition to anti-pull back assemblies that prevent inserted coins from being withdrawn back past a coin discriminator.
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34 Claims
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1. A coin chute for use in a vending machine comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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