Coin storage and changing mechanism

摘要

A coin storage and changing mechanism (10) having a front panel (14) with a message screen (24) thereon and coin changing mechanism (16) mounted to telescoping supports (34, 36) that allow the coin changing mechanism (16) and front panel (14) to be moved out of the cabinet (12). The coin mechanism (16) and front panel (14) are connected by a hinge (28, 30) to the telescoping supports (34, 36) so that the panel (14) can be pivoted to the side adjacent a coin mechanism control panel (38) so that the serviceman can see the control panel (38) and message screen (24) side-by-side. A coin storage (18) is provided in the bottom of the cabinet (12) and has an arcuate deflector for receiving coins from the coin mechanism (16) and directing them toward the back of the tray (18) for storage. <IMAGE>