Patent ID: 6082519
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: G07D,G07F

Abstract:
A removable coin bin apparatus usable in a coin-handling device, said coin-handling device defining at least a first bin position the apparatus comprising:a bin having at least a first opening;a cover for said opening, slidably movable from a closed position substantially covering said opening, to an open position, at least partially uncovering said opening to permit items to be placed into the interior of said bin through said opening;at least a first lock movable from a locking configuration to maintain said cover in said closed position to an unlocked configuration, permitting movement of said cover to said open position, wherein said lock is integral to said cover;at least a first key mounted in a first key position with respect to said coin handling device such that when said bin is placed in said first bin position, said first lock is automatically placed in said unlocked configuration, and said first key is coupled to said cover such that movement of said key relative to said bin pushes or pulls said cover between said open and closed positions.