Coin drop assembly
CA 1308182 C · Owner: Maytag Corporation · Inventors: Merkle, Scott A.
Overview
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A compact induction coin drop assembly is provided which includes a coin guide system for guiding horizontally inserted coins rearwardly and downwardly from a coin receiving slot through a predetermined coin test area between the rear of the face plate and rearwardly spaced induction coils associated with coin sensing apparatus. The coin test area includes a coin guide adjacent the rear of the face plate for guiding an inserted coin along a path close to the rear of the face plate. After traversing the coin test area coins, are directed to either a storage receptacle or to a coin return slot in the face plate.
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- Granted September 29, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 29, 2009.
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