Coin processing systems, methods and devices
First Claim
1. A coin processing system for processing and transmitting coins to one or more coin bags, the coin processing system comprising:
- a housing with a coin input area configured to receive a batch of coins;
a coin processing unit operatively coupled to the coin input area to receive coins therefrom, the coin processing unit being configured to count, discriminate, sort, or value, or any combination thereof, coins received from the coin input area; and
a wheeled trolley removably disposed within the housing, the wheeled trolley including a base and a coin receptacle sleeve supported by and detachable from the base, the coin receptacle sleeve being configured to receive coins output from the coin processing unit and direct the coins into at least one of the coin bags, the coin receptacle sleeve having an upper portion adjacent a lower portion, at least the lower portion of the coin receptacle sleeve being configured to fit inside the coin bag and thereby constrain the coin bag to a predetermined footprint.
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Abstract
Systems, methods and devices for processing coins are presented herein. A coin processing system is disclosed which includes a housing with a coin input area for receiving a batch of coins, a controller with a communication interface operatively attached to the housing, and a coin processing unit for counting, discriminating, and/or valuing coins received from the coin input area. The coin processing system also includes a mobile coin receptacle removably disposed within the housing and configured to receive coins from the coin processing unit. The mobile coin receptacle is configured to wirelessly communicate information to the communication interface of the controller. The mobile coin receptacle can include one or more electrical contacts that mate with one or more electrical contacts on the housing to wirelessly communicate the information.
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34 Claims
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1. A coin processing system for processing and transmitting coins to one or more coin bags, the coin processing system comprising:
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a housing with a coin input area configured to receive a batch of coins; a coin processing unit operatively coupled to the coin input area to receive coins therefrom, the coin processing unit being configured to count, discriminate, sort, or value, or any combination thereof, coins received from the coin input area; and a wheeled trolley removably disposed within the housing, the wheeled trolley including a base and a coin receptacle sleeve supported by and detachable from the base, the coin receptacle sleeve being configured to receive coins output from the coin processing unit and direct the coins into at least one of the coin bags, the coin receptacle sleeve having an upper portion adjacent a lower portion, at least the lower portion of the coin receptacle sleeve being configured to fit inside the coin bag and thereby constrain the coin bag to a predetermined footprint. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A coin processing system for processing and transmitting coins to one or more coin bags, the coin processing system comprising:
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a housing with a coin input area configured to receive a batch of coins; a coin processing unit operatively coupled to the coin input area to receive coins therefrom, the coin processing unit being configured to count, discriminate, sort, or value, or any combination thereof, coins received from the coin input area; and a wheeled trolley removably disposed within the housing, the wheeled trolley including a base and a coin receptacle sleeve seated on and detachable from the base, the coin receptacle sleeve being configured to receive at least some of the coins output from the coin processing unit and direct the coins into at least one of the coin bags, the coin receptacle sleeve having an upper portion adjacent a lower portion, at least the lower portion of the coin receptacle sleeve being configured to fit inside the coin bag and thereby constrain the coin bag to a confined footprint, at least the upper portion of the coin receptacle sleeve being configured to extend out of the coin bag such that a full coin height to which coins can be fed into the coin receptacle sleeve is above a bag height of the coin bag.
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22. A mobile coin receptacle assembly for a coin processing system having a housing configured to receive a batch of coins, a coin processing unit operable to process coins received by the housing, and a coin bag, the mobile coin receptacle assembly comprising:
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a movable trolley configured to removably insert into the housing of the coin processing system, the trolley having a base; and a coin receptacle sleeve removably attached to the trolley and supported by the base, the coin receptacle sleeve being configured to receive coins output from the coin processing unit and direct the coins into the coin bag, the coin receptacle sleeve including a lower portion adjacent an upper portion, at least the lower portion of the coin receptacle sleeve being configured to fit into the coin bag and thereby constrain the coin bag to a predetermined footprint. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A mobile coin receptacle assembly for a coin processing system having a housing configured to receive a batch of coins, a coin processing unit operable to process coins received by the housing, and a coin bag, the mobile coin receptacle assembly comprising:
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a movable trolley configured to insert into and be removably detached from the housing of the coin processing system, the trolley having a base; and a coin receptacle sleeve removably attached to the trolley and supported by the base, the coin receptacle sleeve being configured to receive through an opening in an upper portion thereof at least some of the coins output from the coin processing unit and direct the coins into the coin bag, the coin receptacle sleeve including a lower portion adjacent the upper portion, at least the lower portion of the coin receptacle sleeve being configured to fit into the coin bag and thereby constrain the coin bag to a predetermined footprint, the upper portion being configured to extend out of the coin bag such that a full coin height to which coins can be fed into the coin receptacle sleeve is above a bag height of the coin bag.
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34. A coin receptacle sleeve for a coin processing machine with a housing having an input area configured to receive a batch of coins, a coin processing unit disposed within the housing and operable to process coins received through the input area, a movable platform disposed in and removable from the housing, and a non-rigid coin bag supported by the movable platform, the coin receptacle sleeve comprising:
a rigid, elongated tubular body configured to seat on and removably attach to the movable platform, the tubular body having an upper portion adjacent a lower portion, a first opening having a first size at an upper end of the tubular body, and a second opening having a second size at a lower end of the tubular body, the first size being larger than the second size, at least the lower portion of the tubular body being configured to fit inside the coin bag and thereby constrain the coin bag to a confined footprint, at least the upper portion of the tubular body being configured to extend out of the coin bag such that a full coin height to which coins can be fed into the tubular body is above a bag height of the coin bag.
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