Patent ID: 6708811
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: E05G

Abstract:
A coin handling assembly for a coin operated appliance comprising:a coin drop capable of receiving a plurality of coins one at a time, analyzing the value of said coins, and initiating operation of said appliance in response to receipt of coins having a predetermined value, said coin drop having a coin discharge for discharging said coins from said coin drop after receipt and analysis of said coins; a coin vault in communication with said coin discharge of said coin drop for receiving and holding said coins after said coins have been discharged from said coin discharge; said coin vault having a bottom wall and a coin outlet opening in said bottom wall; a locking member movable from a closed position blocking said coin outlet to prevent said coins from exiting said coin vault to an open position permitting said coins to drop by gravity from said coin vault through said coin outlet opening; said locking member having a lock actuator for responding only to a predetermined trigger mechanism to permit moving of said locking member between said closed and open positions.