Patent ID: 6139419
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: G07D

Abstract:
A storage and dispensing apparatus for coins comprising:a first storage member;a first coin transport assembly operatively mounted to the first storage member for selectively removing coins from the first storage member;a second storage member rotatable and mounted above the first storage member to rotate about a first axis and having a transition groove for causing a face of a coin to be aligned traverse to the axis;a second coin transport assembly operatively mounted to the second storage member and positioned within the transition groove for selectively removing coins from the second storage member and transporting the coins by dropping the coins into the first storage member;support means for movably mounting the first and second storage members so that their positions, relative to the support means, can depend on the weight of the coins in the respective storage members;sensor means for monitoring the relative movement of the first and second storage members and providing a signal; anddrive means for rotating the second coin transport assembly when the sensor means provides a signal whereby the coins stored in the second storage member can be transferred to the first storage member.