Patent ID: 6220954
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: G07D,G07F

Abstract:
A method for changing coin denominations in a gaming device from a first denomination having a first radius to a second denomination having a second radius, different from said first radius, comprising:providing a gaming device including a coin acceptor configured for said first denomination, signage, a controller which uses control software, and an output hopperoutputting a range of coin sizes, including the coin size of said first denomination and said second denomination, using said output hopper, said output hopper being configured for outputting said range of coin sizes;modifying said coin acceptor, control software and signage to accommodate gaming in said gaming device using said second denomination in the absence of modifying said output hopper;wherein said outputting a rang of coin sizes includes initially contacting a coin with a coin accelerator which then accelerates said coin along a linear exit path away from said coin accelerator means, and wherein said coin accelerator comprises a deflector that is urged to pivot axially outward, and that is urged towards contact with said coin by a spring mounted at a rear of said deflector.