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ELECTRICALLY OPERATED COIN BOX LOCK

  • US 3,795,417 A
  • Filed: 10/18/1971
  • Issued: 03/05/1974
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/18/1971
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electrically actuated coin box locking device for locking a coin box in a vending machine, said locking device comprising:

  • a solenoid coil positioned in the coin box;

    a plunger slidably coupled to the solenoid and positioned to extend therefrom and retract thereto;

    a staple coupled to the machine adjacent the coin box and positioned to enable the plunger to pass therethrough;

    means for actuating the solenoid enabling the plunger to retract thereto and extend therefrom; and

    an amplifier coupled between the solenoid and the means for actuating the solenoid, said amplifier being responsive only to a particular signal possessing a preselected characteristic.

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