Patent ID: 6186310
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
A coin escrow apparatus comprising:a plurality of side members at least partially defining a coin hopper;a door mounted between said side members for selective movement between an escrow position for supporting coins in said hopper, an acceptance position for releasing coins from said hopper in a first direction, and a return position for releasing coins from said hopper in a second direction, said door having an underside portion;one or more guides associated with said door providing guidance of said door between said positions;a support member, having an upper portion, pivotally positioned below said door, said support member being capable of pivoting about a pivot axis below said door;one or more roller bearings movably fixed to said upper portion of said support member and directly contacting and engaging said underside of said door; andan actuator for pivoting said support member.