Patent GB-338926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to coin-freed mechanism and applications thereof
IPC: G07F11/04
Filed: 1929-05-31
Abstract: 338,926. Sutton, G. J. May 31, 1929. Coin action, mechanical - connection. - On inserting a coin between the pivoted levers 1, 2. supported by pivots 8, 18 between plates 9, 16 and operating the lever 1 by the sliding knob 6, the lever 2 and the pin 19 on the lever 1 normally engaging in the recess 26 of the lever 2, move in such a manner that the pin misses the recess 20 of the lever 2 so as to unlock the levers, which are subsequently reset by the pendent weighted gate 14 and spring 2<1>. Delivery of articles scored in piles; returning coins. - As shown in Figs. 4, 6 and 9, the pin 19, after the unlocking of the levers, engages the inclined portions 29, 30 of the lever 2 thereby pushing forward a pin 36 on the lever 2 so as to eject an article 38 from the magazine 61 through an opening 15 normally closed by the gate 14. If the knob 6 is released during the earlier part of the stroke of the lever 2, the mechanism is reset by the spring 2<1> and the coin falls between the stop 44 and the lever 2 and returns to the operator through the slot 42. If the release takes place during the later part of the stroke, the coin is jammed between the stop 44 and the face 44<1> of the lever or the gate 14 drops on to the article to be delivered and prevents resetting of the mechanism so that on moving the knob again the article, is delivered, the coin falling to the money box. In a modification, Fig. 13, articles are stored in the hopper 92<1> and supported by a tiltabler drawer 77, pivotally mounted at 78. The drawer is connected to the lever 1 by a lever 82 mounted on said lever in a similar manner to the gate 14, Fig. 4, the unlocking of the levers 1, 2 by a coin permitting of the tilting of the drawer by a finger inserted in the recess 90. The hopper carries two plate springs 90<1> which hold up the lowermost article until the drawer is closed. A cross bar 91 on the drawer moves the article outwards when the drawer is opened. Coin-slit closing-devices; empty machines, locking.-On delivery of the last article from the magazine 61, Fig. 9, the pin 36 on the lever 2 engages in the recess 10<1> of the weight 11<1>, preventing resetting of the lever 2 so that the part 21 of the lever 1 engages the stop 22 and the part 12 of the lever 1 prevents the insertion of a coin in the slot 4. In the modification, Fig. 13, the weight 94 descends on the drawer 77 and ribs, provided on said weight, prevent the drawer closing completely so that the part 12 of the lever 1 blocks the coin slot. Fraud, preventing.-Two laterally stepped projections at the bottom of the coin slot 4 prevent operation by a wire and the insertion of tram tickets. Casings; storage; fitting and securing to walls and other supports. - The plates 9, 16, Fig. 4, with the coin-freed mechanism between, are secured to a back plats 47, Fig. 3, provided with outwardly stamped projections 48 having holes 49 for securing the back plate to a chair etc. and the whole is enclosed by a slidable cover plate 48<1>. The latter carries a removable magazine 61, Fig. 9, and is provided with a. locking pin 52 adapted to be retracted from engagement with the projecting part 52<1> on the plate 39 of the magazine against the spring 53 by a magnet, so as to permit of insertion and removal of the magazine. In the modification, Fig. 13, the coinfreed mechanism is contained in a box formed hv a back plate 74 having side portions 74<1> to which is pivoted at 76 a cover 75 provided with hooks to support the hopper 92<1>.