Mount Prospect, Illinois Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Cummins-Allison Corp. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for their innovative coin sorting technology. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent Application No. 20240096161, titled ‘Coin sorting disc with coin flow management features’, introduces a novel approach to enhancing coin sorting efficiency and accuracy.
The patented system features a rotatable disc with a resilient pad that imparts motion to coins, directing them towards a stationary sorting head. This sorting head includes a lower surface forming a coin path, with a stripping area designed to separate overlapping coins and a queuing area that guides coins into a single-file configuration. A beveled surface in the queuing area ensures that coins are aligned properly before entering the discrimination area, where they are sorted based on size.
What sets this invention apart is its ability to handle mixed coin denominations with varying diameters and thicknesses, reducing the likelihood of misfeeds and jams. The design improves the flow of coins through the sorting mechanism, enhancing overall processing speed and accuracy.
Cummins-Allison Corp.’s coin sorting disc represents a significant advancement in coin processing technology, offering practical benefits for industries requiring high-volume coin sorting, such as banking, retail, and gaming sectors. By improving sorting efficiency and reliability, this innovation contributes to streamlined operations and cost savings.
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