Patent ID: 6202823
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
A coin receiving and changing mechanism for use in a vending machine, comprising:a cabinet;a slide-out frame mounted for movement into and out of the cabinet;a coin mechanism mounted to said frame for movement into and out of the cabinet and adapted for receiving coin from a customer and providing change;a front panel mounted to the frame for movement towards and away from the cabinet for closing off the front of the cabinet and having a message screen thereon and a coin return tray;a coin mechanism programing control panel mounted to a side of the frame for movement therewith into and out of the cabinet and being interconnected to the message screen for showing programming action on the message screen;the coin mechanism and front panel being mounted to the frame for pivotal movement from a position for storage in the cabinet to a position where the message screen is substantially parallel to the programming control panel for viewing during operation of the control panel.