| 摘要 |
An improved apparatus for totalizing the value of coins deposited in a coin receiving mechanism. Each deposited coin actuates an associated solenoid to produce a longitudinal displacement of the housing of the apparatus and moves a pawl actuator into engagement with a ratchet wheel. The ratchet wheel is spring biased for rotational movement, and as the pawl actuator engages the ratchet wheel the ratchet wheel is disengaged from the housing to rotate in conjunction with the pawl actuator. A pin member controlled by the energized associated solenoid engages the pawl actuator and limits the conjoint rotation of the pawl actuator and the ratchet wheel. The ratchet wheel is then locked in its new position and a motor driven gear member, which is activated by a lever operated switch upon displacement of the ratchet wheel, follows or "tracks" the ratchet wheel until the original relative orientation of the ratchet wheel and gear member is reattained. Simultaneously, a gear arrangement drives a counter to register the new cumulative total. A contact member is mounted on the housing and is positioned so that it engages and delays actuation of the lever operated switch until the associated solenoid is released and the longitudinally displaced housing returns to its original position thereby preventing premature operation of the motor.
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