Patent ID: 7950513
Filing Date: 2011-05-31
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A coin mechanism for a vending machine comprising: a first plate comprising an opening; a second plate pivotally coupled to the first plate, wherein at least one of the first and second plates pivots relative to the other of said first and second plates between a first position wherein a portion of the first plate is in contact with a portion of the second plate and a second position wherein said portion of the first plate is not in contact with said portion of the second plate, wherein when in the first position a slot is formed between said first and second plates, wherein a surface of the first plate defines a first surface of the slot and wherein a surface of the second plate defines a second surface of the slot opposite the first surface of the slot, wherein said slot is configured to receive a coin, and wherein said opening is in communication with said slot; and an actuator comprising a portion for penetrating said opening and extending in said slot, wherein when said coin at least partially obstructs said opening, and actuation of said actuator will transmit a force to said coin which will cause the second plate to pivot relative to the first plate to the second position.