Improvements in Combined Coin Assorting and Ejecting Apparatus.
Year: 1896

page_text: Improvements in Combined Coin Assorting and Ejecting Apparatus.
I, FRANK SEPTIMUS DEVONTEAUX SCOTT, residing at 25 Upper Bedford Place, Russell
Square, in the County of London, England, Cabinet Maker and Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:--
This invention relates to combined coin assorting and ejecting apparatus and consists
of certain improvements in the construction of the apparatus whereby it can be more
conveniently manipulated, at the same time the manner of obtaining and collecting
the various coins as "Change" is considerably facilitated.
In constructing an apparatus according to my invention I form a suitably shaped
portable casing in the upper part of which is a coin assorter which consists essentially
of a vertically and horizontally inclined chute having a series of diverting strips,
corresponding to the sizes of the coins to be separated, and so arranged that the
largest coin is first turned off. This assorter is used for the "Takings" which are
dropped through slots in the top of the casing. Extending from these slots are enclosed
channels which direct the coins on to the inclined chute leading to the separator. In
order to prevent the apparatus from getting blocked should two or more coins be put
through a slot side by side and get lodged in the channel spring hinges are formed at
the bottom of each channel case so that either of them can be slightly opened by a
wedge shaped device to allow the offending coin to drop down and pass into a reserve
drawer below. After the coins have been separated they fall into glass panelled
compartments and are visable from both sides of the apparatus. From these
compartments they are subsequently released by suitable mechanism hereinafter
described and fall into a drawer below.
Another assorter is placed below the one previously mentioned, and just above the
front portion of the drawer. This assorter is used for the "Change" that is, when,
say as an example two shilling and sixpence (2/6) has been tendered over the counter
in the purchase of a shilling article, the coin tendered is dropped through a slot into
one of the small compartments at the sides of the casing, and can be seen through
small glass windows, from both the back and also the front of the apparatus, so as to
save any dispute with regard to the value of the coin. Two shillings and sixpence is
then obtained from the till by simply pressing suitable knobs hereinafter explained,
and the shilling for the article purchased is placed through a slot aforesaid in the top
of the apparatus and can be seen in its proper compartment, while the one shilling
and sixpence change is given to the customer so that the actual coin tendered and
also the coin or coins for the amount of purchase is visable from both sides of the
apparatus.
A sliding shutter is arranged in the bottom of the compartments in the "Takings"
assorter and is operated from the back of the apparatus by suitable mechanisin which
also connects with movable pins situated in front of the "Change" indicator

page_text: compartments to prevent the coins from rolling into the separator, until the mechanism
is operated, so that by one movement of this releasing mechanisin the sliding shutter
is drawn back and allows the coins to fall into the drawer below, at the same time,
the coin in the change indicator compartment is simultaneously released and allowed
to pass into the assorter and finally enter a cavity corresponding to its size and
denomination, in the front portion of the drawer. The cavities are arranged beneath
the assorter and correspond in number to the coins to be separated so that each
denomination of coin has its particular cavity. A strip of glass is secured in the front
of the drawer at the upper portion of the cavities in order that the operator can see
when any or all of the cavities are full. Slots are made in the front portion of said
drawer communicating with the bottom of the cavities so as to allow the bottom coin
in each cavity to be ejected. A metallic strip extending the whole width of the drawer
is arranged above the last mentioned slots, to regulate the width of said slots so that
only one'coin can pass through each time its respective ejector is operated, but should
a bent coin be in one of the cavities and unable to pass through the limited openings,
the metallic strip can be raised by suitable springs, at both sides of the apparatus, so
as to increase the size of the openings and allow the coin to be easily ejected after
which the strip is readjusted to its usual position by a cam lever or equivalent
device.
Each of the cavities aforesaid is provided with a separate coin ejector which consists
of a sliding bar arranged in suitable guides opposite the slot, and level with the hottom
of the cavity, so that when the sliding bar is brought forward it pushes the bottom
coin in the cavity through the slot. A stud is projected from said bar and connects
with one end of a cord or other suitable substance while the other end is fastened to a
wheel. This wheel is mounted upon a spindle, upon which is also fixed another wheel
of a smaller diameter hereinafter mentioned. When it is desired to operate the
ejectors by means of vertical press knobs, the stems supporting said knobs are fastened
to or form part of suitably shaped slides, capable of moving vertically between guide
bars on the front of the drawer. A pin projects from each of said slides through a
vertical aperture in the lower portion of the drawer and is connected with a cord or
the like which also connects with the smaller wheel herein before mentioned, so that
by simply pressing in the knob, say five eights of an inch, or thereabouts said smaller
wheel is correspondingly revolved, while the larger wheel which connects with the
sliding bar is of such a circumference, that, this movement is sufficient to bring the
sliding bar forward the required distance.
When the knob is released a spiral spring which connects with said sliding bar
causes it to return to its original position, ready to be operated again.
Should horizontal push bars be usel instead of vertical press knobs a suitably
supported horizontal stem is extended from each knob and is provided with teeth to
engage with the smaller wheel before mentioned, but in this case said wheel is
toothed to correspond with the rack. The second wheel and the sliding bar are
connected in a manner similar to that before explained.
A trough for receiving the ejected coins is formed at the lower portion of the
apparatus. This trough has a suitable gradient froin each side to the centre of the
apparatus and terminates at a receptacle for the "Change." One or more reserve
drawers are arranged to communicate with said receptacle so that when it is desired
to reduce the number of coins in the cavities to make space for others these drawers
are used to receive the coins.
The change receptacle aforsaid is provided with a binged bottom which is retained
in the closed position by a suitable spring. A lip or hook is projected' from the free
end of this hinged bottom so that the operator can with one hand open said hinged
bottom and obtain the "Change."
A locking bar having suitably shaped notches is arranged within the apparatus to
engage the pins before-inentioned on the vertical slides, or in the case of the horizontal
push knobs, shoulders on the stems so that when said bar is slid forward to the locked
position, the knobs cannot be moved and the machine is inoperative.
The slots through which the coins are put into the apparatus are V shaped and are

page_text: coated with felt or other suitable substance, the free ends being kept close together by
light springs so that the coins can be cleaned before entering the apparatus.
Dated the 24th day of October 1896
W. D. ROWLINGSON,
7 Quality Court, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Combined Coin Assorting and Ejecting Apparatus.
I, FRANK SEPTIMUS DEVONTEAUX SCOTT, residing at 25 Upper Bedford Place,
Russell Square, in the County of London, England, Cabinet Maker and Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to combined coin Assorting and Ejecting apparatus and
consists of certain improvements in the construction of the same.
Referring to the drawings which form a part of this specification,
Figure 1, is a perspective view of a combined coin assorting and ejecting
apparatus.
Figure 2, is a view of the upper coin assorter with the case in section and looking
from the opposite side of the apparatus to that shewn in Figure 1.
Figure 3, is a view of the lower assorter looking from the same side as Figure 1.
Figure 4, is a perspective view of a detachable "Change" trough.
Figure 5, is a transverse section of the apparatus.
Figure 6, is an enlarged sectional view illustrating one set of the coin ejecting
mechanism.
Figure 7, is a sectional plan illustrating the coin releasing mechanism.
Figure 8, is a view of the bar for adjusting the size of the coin slots.
Figure 9, is the locking bar for the press knobs, and
Figure 10, is an enlarged sectional view of the coin cleaning device.
"
In constructing an apparatus according to my invention I form a suitably shaped
casing A in the upper part of which is a coin assorter B which consists essentially of a
chute C inclined downwards in the direction of its length for causing the coins to
travel along it and inclined slightly backwards in a transverse direction to its length:
for causing the coins as they run to take a cant which prevents their swerving off the
narrow path in which they travel until diverted therefrom by the strips D. These
strips are arranged as shewn in Figures 2 and 3 according to the sizes of the coins
which they severally select, so as to turn them off the said path in descending order
according to size at suitable points thereof. This assorter is used for the "Takings"
which are dropped through slots E and E in the top of the casing. Extending from
the slots are enclosed channels E and E¹ which direct the coins on to the inclined
chute leading to the separator. In order to prevent the apparatus from getting blocked
should two or more coins be put through one of said slots side by side and get lodged
in the channel, spring hinges E2 are formed preferably at the bottom portion of each
channel case so that either of them can be slightly opened by the thumb piece E³, or
other suitable device, to allow the offending coin to drop down and pass into a drawer
below. After the coins have been separated they fall into glass panelled compartments F
and are visible from both sides of the apparatus. From these compartments they are
subsequently released by suitable mechanism hereinafter described, and fall into the
drawer G below.
Another assorter H similar to the one previously mentioned is placed just above the

page_text: front portion of the drawer G. This assorter is used for the "Change" that is, when,
say as an example a half crown has been tendered over the counter in the purchase of
a shilling article, the coin tendered is dropped through a slot. I into one of the stall
indicator compartments J at the sides of the casing, and can be seen through a
small glass window, from both the back and also the front of the apparatus so as to
save any dispute with regard to the value of the coin. Two shillings and sixpence
are then obtained from the till by simply pressing suitable knobs hereinafter
explained, and the shilling for the article purchased is placed through a slot E in the
top of the apparatus and can be seen in its proper compartment, while the one
shilling and sixpence "Change" is given to the customer, so that the actual coin
tendered and also the coin for the amount of purchase are visable from both sides of
the apparatus.
A sliding shutter K is arranged in the bottom compartments F in the "Takings"
assorter B and is operated by a push knob K which is fastened to a longitudinal
bar K' having projecting arms K. Cords K' and K' passing over pulleys K' and K'
are connected with said arms and also with the end portions of the shutter K. Suitable
springs K attached to the rail K' retain said shutter in position. Sliding pins L
arranged at both ends of the apparatus in front of the "Change" indicator
compartiments, to prevent the coins from rolling into the separator until the mechanism
is operated, connect with springs I which are engaged by the pieces I on the
bar K2, so that by pushing in the knob K¹ the sliding shutter K is drawn back and
allows the coins in the compartments F to fall into the drawer G, at the same time,
the coin in the "Change" indicator compartment is simultaneously released. and
allowed to pass into the assorter and finally enter a cavity similar to M corresponding
to its size and denomination in the front portion of said drawer. The cavities M are
arranged beneath the assorter H and correspond in number to the variety of coins to
be separated, so that each denomination of coin has its particular cavity. A strip of
glass N is secured in the front of the drawer at the upper portion of the cavities in
order that the operator can see when any or all of the cavities are full. Slots similar
to O are made in the front portion of said drawer and communicate with the bottom
of the cavities so as to allow the bottom coin in each cavity to be ejected. A metallic
strip P extending the whole width of the drawer is arranged above the slots O to
regulate the width of said slots so that only one coin can pass through each time its
respective ejector is operated, but should a bent coin be in one of the cavities and
unable to pass through the limited opening, the metallic strip can be raised by suitable
springs at both sides of the drawer so as to increase the size of the openings and
allows the coin to be easily ejected, after which the strip is readjusted to its normal
position by a cam lever such as P¹ or equivalent device.
Each of the cavities M aforesaid is provided with a separate coin ejector which
consists of a sliding bar Q arranged in suitable guides opposite the slot O, and level
with the bottom of the cavity so that when the sliding bar is brought forward it
pushes the bottom coin in the cavity through the slot. A stud Q is projected from
said bar and connects with one end of a cord Q2 or other suitable substance, while the
other end is fastened to a wheel Q. This wheel is mounted upon a spindle upon
which is also fixed another wheel Q of a smaller diameter hereinafter mentioned.
The coin ejectors are operated by means of the vertical press knobs R, the stems R
of which are fastened to or form part of suitably shaped slides similar to R capable
of moving vertically between guide bars on the front of the drawer. A pin R
projects from each of said slides through a vertical aperture R' in the lower portion
of the drawer and is connected with a cord R or the like which also connects with
the wheel Q beforementioned so that by simply pressing down one of the knobs say
five-eights of an inch or thereabouts said wheels Q is correspondingly revolved, while
the larger wheel Q which connects with the sliding bar Q is of such a circumference,
that, this movement is sufficient to draw the sliding bar forward the required distance.
When the knob is released a spiral spring S which connects with the sliding bar Q
causes said bar to return to its original position ready to be operated again.

page_text: A trough T for receiving the coins which are ejected from the cavities is formed at
the lower portion of the drawer G or it may be detachable as in Figure 4. This
trough has a suitable gradient from each side to the centre of the drawer and
terminates at a receptacle T' for the "Change." One or more reserve drawers are
arranged to communicate with said receptacle so that when it is desired to reduce the
number of coins in the cavities to make space for others these drawers are used to
receive the coins.
The "Change" receptacle aforesaid is provided with a hinged bottom T which is
retained in the closed position by a suitable spring. A lip or look T3 is projected from
the free end of this hinged bottom so that the operator can with one hand lower said
hinged bottom and obtain the "Change."
A locking bar U having suitably shaped notches U₁ as shewn in Figure 9 is
arranged to engage the pins R3 on the vertical slides beforementioned so that when
said bar is slid forward to the locked position by a suitable key, the knobs cannot be
moved and the machine is inoperative.
The slots through which the coins are put into the apparatus are V shaped
(Figure 10) and are coated with felt or other suitable substance, the free ends being
kept close together by light springs so that the coins can be cleaned before entering
the apparatns.
The operation of the apparatus is as follows:-
The coin tendered in the purchase of an article is dropped through one of the slots I,
that is to say through the slot at the right hand side if a silver coin, and at the left if
a gold or copper coin. It then falls into its compartment J and can be seen through
the inspection window in said compartiment.
A corresponding sum to that tendered is now abstracted from the apparatus by
pressing down one or more knobs R corresponding to the value of the amount
required, this action causes the sliding bars Q connected with said knobs to force
the desired coins through the slots O so that they will fall into the trough G.
The exact amount of the purchase is then placed through one of the slots E in the
top of the apparatus the right hand side being for the silver and the left for gold and
copper coins, and the "Change" is handed to the purchaser. The coins representing
the amount of the purchase fall through the enclosed channel E on to the inclined
chute C of the assorter B and as they roll down said chute, are turned off by the
stripes D according to their size and denomination and fall into their respective
compartments F in which they can be seen, so that the actual coin tendered and the
coins amounting to the purchase, are both on view in the apparatus and may be
examined and compared with the "Change," whereby preventing fraud and dishonesty
on the part of the employee in charge.
Both the coin tendered and the amount of purchase are simultaneously released
from their respective compartments by pressing the knob K¹ which causes the sliding
shutter K to be drawn back and allow the coins in the compartments F to fall into the
drawer G below, and also causes the sliding pins L of the compartments J to be
pushed back clear of the openings through which the coins pass when released; in
which case the said tendered coin rolls down the inclined chute of the assorter H
until it is turned off by a diverting strip similar to D and falls into one of the
receptacles M corresponding to its denomination and size. Thus it will be noticed
that an equivalent sum to the amount abstracted from the apparatus is returned
thereto, while the "Takings" are in a separate drawer G accessible only to the
proprietor or other authorised persons.
The advantage in the use of the trough T is that the operator can obtain "Change"
with great rapidity as several different coins may be abstracted from the apparatus in
one operation, by pressing down the corresponding knobs to the coins required with
one hand, and with say the side of the other, lower the spring bottom T and the
desired sum will slide into the hand.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said

page_text: invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
Firstly. In a combined coin assorting and ejecting apparatus, the combination and
arrangement of the parts as and for the purposes herein set forth and as illustrated.
Secondly. In a combined coin assorting and ejecting apparatus, the mechanism
adapted to be operated by vertical press knobs R for ejecting the coins from the
cavities M, combined and arranged substantially as and for the purposes herein set
forth and as illustrated.
Thirdly. In a combined coin assorting and ejecting apparatus, the combination of
the cavities M, and the coin ejecting mechanism, with the trough T having a
receptacle T", a spring hinged bottom 12 on said receptacle and a lip or hook T³ on
said hinged bottom, substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth and as
illustrated.
Fourthly. In an apparatus such as described, the combination of the coin assorters
having the doubly inclined chutes; with the V shaped coin slots coated with felt or
other suitable substance, the sides forming said slots provided with spring hinges
capable of keeping the free ends of said sides suitably together, substantially as and
for the purposes herein set forth and as illustrated.
Dated the un
of May 100.
W. D. ROWLINGSON,
7 Quality Court, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.