Patent ID: 6098876
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
A coin return chute structure comprising two wall plates spaced from each other and an outer chute member fixed therebetween to define a coin holding space, a first cross bar and a second cross bar being fixed between the wall plates respectively at rear and front sides of the coin return chute structure, an outer frame member having a central opening of a first size and being attached to the front side of the coin return chute to provide a user's access to the coin holding space, the wall plates being each provided with a first hole, a second hole and a third hole, with the first hole located most distant from the second cross bar and the third hole closest to the second cross bar, the second hole being located between the first and third holes, each selectively receiving therein a pin, a first lid having a size substantially corresponding the first size of the opening of the frame member and a second lid having a size smaller than the first size, the first and second lid being selectively pivoted to the wall plates by means of the pins received in the holes, a first and a second cover members being selectively mounted between the two wall plates by means of the pins received in the holes to partially cover the opening, an inner chute member being selectively mounted to and supported by the first and second cross bars to selectively bypass the coin holding space.