Coin changer with coin storage cassette having illumination and audible and visual feedback signals

摘要

A coin changer including a coin changer housing comprising a coin storage cassette. The coin storage cassette comprises a plurality of coin stores. A light source is located within the housing that directs light onto the coin stores with the light source providing sufficient light to allow a user to substantially view the coin stores in the absence of another light source.

主权项

1. A coin changer indicating to a user that the coin changer is not in a ready state of operation comprising:
a coin changer housing including a cavity for selectively receiving a removable coin storage cassette; the coin storage cassette having a plurality of coin stores and selectively positionable within the cavity of the housing in an operating position and selectively movable from the operating position to a non-operating position by a user; a light source located within the housing that directs light onto the coin stores, the light source providing sufficient light to allow the user to substantially view the coin stores in the absence of another light source when the cassette is in the non-operating position; and an alignment structure that determines when the coin storage cassette is in the operating position and illuminates the light source when the coin storage cassette is in the non-operating position.