| 摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to a coin sorter apparatus for sorting a group of mixed coins (11) by denomination and automatically terminating the sorting process in response to a sensed operating parameter. Sorting is provided by a stationary disc (21) and a rotating disc (19) positioned sufficiently proximate to one another so that when the group of mixed coins (11) are dropped into the centre opening of the stationary disc (21), they are rotated by the rotating disc (19) and guided by the stationary disc (21) on a radially outward spiral sorting path which exits each denomination of the coins at discrete locations (49) along the periphery of the stationary means. As the coins (11) are sorted, a sensing means (69) provides signals indicating the presence of a predetermined condition. A bridge guide (71) and a diverter guide (72), which are part of the stationary disc (21), are responsive to the signals from the sensing means (69) to redirect the radially outward sorting path of the coins (11) to a radially inward path so as to terminate the sorting process. Optionally, a circuit responsive to the sensing means (69) controls the application of power to the motor (37) powering the rotating disc (19) of the sorter apparatus and cuts off that power, when the sorting process is terminated in order to prevent abrasion of the re-circulating coins or damage to the sorter apparatus.</p> |
