MODULAR BULK COIN DISPENSER WITH HOPPER REMOVAL FROM DRIVE AND CONTROL MECHANISM

摘要

A bulk coin dispenser bin 201 holds nonaligned coin inventory even when removed from a base 214 containing drive mechanisms and control electronics. A rotor assembly 205 at the bin outlet retains coin inventory during separation, with a rotating disk 210 dispensing coins through a discharge slot 211 in a controlled manner. Optional adjustment of the rotor assembly's angular positioning changes the coin size/denomination dispensed by the bin. Uniqueness required to dispense coins of a given size/denomination is embodied in the bin, such that any base may operate with the bin without adjustment other than update of bin denomination in the dispensing system controller. Bin location and the combination of coin denominations dispensed may thus be readily altered within the dispensing system. Optional bin memory and optical level sensing improve inventory management functionality.