Patent ID: 7775863
Filing Date: 2010-08-17
Classification: G07D

Abstract:
1. A coin recycling machine wherein coins are retained by separate denominations in separate coin dispensing devices and a specified number of a specified denomination of coins are dispensed according to a coin dispense instruction, the coin recycling machine separating coins inputted to a coin receiver by specified denominations in the course of conveyance on a predetermined path, and retaining the coins in bulk and dispensing coins one by one, automatically the coin recycling machine comprising: a plurality of coin dispensing devices, each having a controller unit for actuating a reverse rotation unit in a specific coin dispensing device for at least one rotation of the rotary disc when the dispensed coin number reaches a specified number, thereby retaining and stirring the retained coins in the specific coin dispensing device, wherein the controller unit determines an amount of reverse rotation of the rotary disc of at least 360° of rotation based on an amount of coins in each coin dispensing device and an accepted coin number for the money acceptance detectors, wherein at least one pin is mounted beneath the rotary disc to separate and dispense coins during the forward rotation of the rotary disc, the pin is configured with a partially sloping surface to retract the pin away from the rotary disc when a coin is rotated across the pin by contacting the sloping side and, wherein coins are not dispensed when the rotary disc is rotated in the opposite direction.