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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 13, 1996
Filed:
Dec. 20, 1993
Kenji Nishiumi, Hanno, JP;
Toshio Osawa, Fujimi, JP;
Kanesue Shimizu, Sakado, JP;
Shinichi Machida, Sakado, JP;
Nippon Conlux Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
Coin processing apparatus electromagnetically tests an inserted coin, separates genuine coins from counterfeit coins by a first pathway switching mechanism, and stores genuine coins in change tubes and a cash-box by a second pathway switching mechanism, according to the type of coin. The pathway along which the coins pass is provided with pass sensors at two positions therein, where one pass sensor detects the coins and the other pass sensor controls the operation of the second pathway switching mechanism in such as manner as to prevent passing coins from becoming trapped therein. The second pathway switching mechanism is operated after a predetermined time has elapsed from the fall of a detection signal from a pass sensor, to end the flow of current through and thereby prevent overheating of a solenoid therein.