Patent ID: 8220611

Claim:
A currency mechanism retention system comprising: a mounting surface, a portion of which is adapted to receive a first surface of a currency mechanism; a tab extended from the mounting surface to engage an opening in the first surface of the currency mechanism; and a retention device coupled to the mounting surface, wherein the retention device comprises: a plurality of surfaces, each corresponding to a different height, and whose position is adjustable such that at least one of said plurality of surfaces can engage a second surface of the currency mechanism and to cooperate with the tab to grip the currency mechanism such that the second surface of the currency mechanism is substantially perpendicular to the mounting surface; a lever that is pivotally coupled to the mounting surface, wherein the lever is pivotable in a plane substantially perpendicular to a plane of the mounting surface; and a return spring coupled to the mounting surface and to the lever, wherein the return spring is adapted to bias the lever toward a currency mechanism retaining position.