Combination coin mechanism and coin counter for bulk vending machines
DCFirst Claim
1. For a bulk vending machine, a combination coin mechanism and coin counter, comprising:
- a coin mechanism designed to be partially received into an opening in said bulk vending machine, said coin mechanism comprising a plate and a selectively rotatable cam mounted proximate to said plate on said coin mechanism; and
a coin counter attached to said plate of said coin mechanism within said opening of said bulk vending machine, comprising;
a numeric display; and
a switch connected to said display by at least one lead;
wherein said counter is attached to said mechanism in such a way that a portion of said switch is contacted by a portion of said cam, when said cam rotates, causing said switch to pivot thereby causing said numeric display to advance one number for each full rotation of said cam.
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Abstract
An improved bulk vending machine coin mechanism and counter combination is provided. The combination coin mechanism and coin counter comprises a coin mechanism designed to be partially received into an opening in a bulk vending machine, having a selectively rotatable cam. The coin counter is attached to a portion of the coin mechanism inside of the bulk vending machine, and has a numeric display and a pivotally mounted switch connected to the display by at least one lead. A portion of the switch is in contact with the cam, which, due to its eccentric shape, causes the switch to pivot upon the rotation of the cam, causing the numeric display to advance one number for each full rotation of the cam.
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19 Claims
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1. For a bulk vending machine, a combination coin mechanism and coin counter, comprising:
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a coin mechanism designed to be partially received into an opening in said bulk vending machine, said coin mechanism comprising a plate and a selectively rotatable cam mounted proximate to said plate on said coin mechanism; and a coin counter attached to said plate of said coin mechanism within said opening of said bulk vending machine, comprising; a numeric display; and a switch connected to said display by at least one lead; wherein said counter is attached to said mechanism in such a way that a portion of said switch is contacted by a portion of said cam, when said cam rotates, causing said switch to pivot thereby causing said numeric display to advance one number for each full rotation of said cam. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. For a bulk vending machine having limited space therein for receipt, manipulation and deposit of coins, a combination coin mechanism and coin counter, comprising:
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a coin mechanism designed to be partially received into an opening in said bulk vending machine, said coin mechanism comprising a plate and a selectively rotatable cam mounted proximate to said plate on said coin mechanism; and a coin counter attached to said plate of said coin mechanism within said opening of said bulk vending machine, comprising; a numeric display; and a switch connected to said display by at least one lead; wherein said counter is attached to said mechanism in such a way that a portion of said switch is contacted by a portion of said cam, when said cam rotates, causing said switch to pivot thereby causing said numeric display to advance one number for each full rotation of said cam. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. For a free standing, non-electrically powered bulk vending machine having limited space therein for receipt, manipulation and deposit of coins, a combination coin mechanism and coin counter, comprising:
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a coin mechanism designed to be partially received into an opening in said bulk vending machine, said coin mechanism comprising a plate and a selectively rotatable cam mounted proximate to said plate on said coin mechanism; and a coin counter attached to said plate of said coin mechanism within said opening of said bulk vending machine, comprising; a numeric display; and a switch connected to said display by at least one lead; wherein said counter is attached to said mechanism in such a way that a portion of said switch is contacted by a portion of said cam, when said cam rotates, causing said switch to pivot thereby causing said numeric display to advance one number for each full rotation of said cam. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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