Patent ID: 6755730
Filing Date: 2004-06-29
Classification: G07D

Abstract:
A coin processing system for processing a plurality of coins of mixed denominations, comprising:a rotatable disc for imparting motion to the plurality of coins; a sensor for differentiating between a valid and invalid coins; a stationary sorting head having a lower surface generally parallel to and spaced slightly away from the rotatable disc, the lower surface forming a queuing channel and a plurality of exit channel for sorting and discharging coins of particular denominations, the queuing channel having a first segment for receiving coins and a second segment for moving the coins past the sensor, the queuing channel being configured to move coins at a faster rate along the second segment for increasing the spacing between adjacent coins; a diverter disposed along the second segment beyond the sensor, the diverter being moveable between a first position permitting coins to proceed to the plurality of exit channels and a second position for diverting coins to a reject; and a controller for moving the diverter from the first position to the second position when the sensor detects an invalid coin.