JP4244506B2 - Coin processing equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a coin processing apparatus that performs authenticity determination of coins that have been inserted, storage of genuine coins, change payout, and the like, and more particularly to a coin processing apparatus that is mounted on a vending machine or the like. .
[0002]
[Prior art]
The case where the conventional coin processing apparatus is mounted in the vending machine will be described.
[0003]
FIG. 5 is a front view of a conventional coin processing device.
[0004]
In FIG. 5, the coin processing device 41 includes a receiving port 42 that accepts coins, a coin sorting unit 43 that identifies true / false and denomination of coins, a sorting unit 44 that sorts coins into genuine and fake coins, Denomination sorting units 45 to 47 for distributing coins by denomination, change storage tubes 48 to 51 for storing coins by denomination, and a payout device for paying out coins stored in the change storage tubes 48 to 51 as change 52.
[0005]
When the inserted coin is identified as a genuine coin by the coin sorting unit 43, the coin processing device 41 configured as described above drives the sorting unit 44 to accept the coin, and sends it to the denomination sorting units 45 to 47. And are stored in predetermined change storage cylinders 48-51. For example, when a 500-yen coin is inserted, it is sorted by the denomination sorting units 45 and 46 and stored in the change storage tube 48. In this way, when the inserted coin is received as a true coin and stored in the change storage cylinders 48 to 51, when a product selection button (not shown) of the vending machine is pressed, the product is carried out. At the same time, the change payout device 52 pays out coins (changes) stored in the change storage tubes 48 to 51 from below. On the other hand, when coins are inserted, the purchase of the product is stopped and a return lever (not shown) is operated, so that the coins stored in the change storage tubes 48 to 51 are paid back from the lower side by the change paying device 52. It has become.
[0006]
As described above, in the conventional coin processing device 41, when the coin sorting unit 43 erroneously determines the false coin as a genuine coin, the inserted coin is stored from above the change storage cylinders 48 to 51. When the return lever is operated after the coins are inserted, the correct coins stored in the lowermost portions of the change storage tubes 48 to 51 are paid out. In other words, fake coins and genuine coins were to be exchanged. In recent years, there has been a mischief of processing foreign coins, inserting Japanese coins with the same shape (fake coins), operating the return lever, and stealing change (special coins). Yes.
[0007]
Therefore, all the coins determined to be genuine by the coin sorting unit are temporarily stored in the holding cylinder, and when the return lever is operated without pressing the product selection button, the coins stored in the holding cylinder are stored. There has been proposed a coin processing device which is to be paid out. In such a coin processing device, when coins stored in the holding unit are sent to the change storage cylinder, it is necessary to sort them into denominations, and there is a problem that it takes time for the coin payout operation and storage operation.
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention was made to solve the problems of the conventional coin processing apparatus, and when a fake coin is inserted and accepted as a genuine coin, and then the return lever is operated, the coin is left as it is. It is an object of the present invention to provide a coin processing apparatus that can perform a coin dispensing operation and a storing operation quickly with a simple arrangement.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention described in claim 1 is a coin sorting unit that discriminates the authenticity of a coin, and a true coin distribution that sorts a genuine coin discriminated by the coin sorting unit into a receiving passage and a false coin into a return passage. parts and a plurality of change receiving cylinder for containing the denomination of coins, and the escrow unit temporarily storing the coins, of the coins sorted to the accept path, the particular denomination of coin escrow unit to the coins other than the specific denomination a coin handling apparatus comprising a specific denomination sorting unit allocation to change storage cylinder, the escrow unit will have a inlet for taking said specific denomination coins A holding unit, a spiral body that locks the coins taken into the coin holding unit between the pitches, a drive unit that rotationally drives the spiral body, and a spiral unit that is provided corresponding to the intake port. Stopped coins And a Knuckles conveying roller, said by rotating the spiral member on one capture the coin retaining portion engages with the pitch of the spiral body coins taken in from the inlet sequentially, the spiral body To the other side, the coins locked to the spiral body are sent to the return passage formed at the end of the coin holding part, or the specific denomination from the intake port by the transport roller. The coins are sent out to a change storage cylinder for storing the coins.
[0010]
Moreover, the present invention described in claim 2 is the coin processing device according to claim 1, wherein the temporary storage unit is provided so as to be able to appear and retract in the coin storage part, and protrudes into the coin storage part . A stopper is provided that abuts on a coin that moves in the vicinity of the intake port by rotation of the spiral body to the other side, and ejects the coin to the intake port by the transport roller .
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
An embodiment of a coin processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0016]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a coin processing device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side view of the coin processing device according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a detailed view (front view) of a temporary holding unit, and FIG. It is a detailed view (side view) of a holding unit.
[0017]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the coin processing device 1 includes a receiving port 3 that is formed on the upper portion of the main body 2 and receives coins that are inserted into a coin slot (not shown) of a vending machine, and a receiving port 3. The main part is a coin discriminating unit 4 that discriminates the authenticity and denomination of the coins received from the entrance 3 and a genuine coin sorting unit 5 that sorts the coins discriminated by the coin discriminating unit 4 into a genuine coin and a fake coin. 2 is provided on the upper front surface. In addition, a plurality of change storage cylinders 31 to 34 for storing coins according to denominations for change are provided at the lower part of the coin identification unit 4, and a control (not shown) is provided below the change storage cylinders 31 to 34. A change dispensing device 36 is provided for dispensing coins (changes) stored in the change storage tubes 31 to 34 based on a change dispensing signal output from the apparatus. Further, on the right side of the change storage cylinders 31 to 34, a temporary storage unit 13 for storing a coin of a specific denomination (500 yen coin) is provided. The change storage cylinders 31 to 34 each store 500 yen coins, 10 yen coins, 100 yen coins and 50 yen coins stacked in the thickness direction from above and stored at the bottom of the change dispensing device 36. The coins stored in the are sequentially paid downward.
[0018]
The coin discriminating unit 4 rolls the coins inserted from the receiving port 3 on a downwardly inclined passage (not shown), and authenticates with an electronic coin check device (not shown) during the rolling. Discrimination and denomination discrimination are performed. Then, by driving the true coin sorting unit 5 based on the discrimination result of the electronic coin check device, the true coin is sent out toward the first receiving passage 6 on the rear side, and the false coin is sent to the main body 2. It is sent to a return passage (not shown) provided on the front side and returned to a return port (not shown) provided on the front surface of the vending machine.
[0019]
Immediately below the specie allocating section 5, the first denomination is assigned to the 500 yen coin and the 10 yen coin to the second receiving passage 7 and the 100 yen coin and the 50 yen coin to the third receiving passage 8. A dividing portion 9 is provided. Of the coins distributed to the second receiving passage 7 by the first denomination distribution unit 9, a 500 yen coin (specific coin) is stored in the temporary storage unit 13 and a 10 yen coin is stored in the change storage cylinder 32. A specific denomination sorting unit 11 for sorting each is provided. On the other hand, in the middle of the third receiving passage 8, there is provided a second denomination sorting unit 10 for sorting coins (50 yen coins or 100 yen coins) that have been rolled. 100 yen coins are sent to the change storage cylinder 33 downstream of the receiving passage 8. Further, a 50-yen coin is sent to the change storage cylinder 34 at the downstream end of the third receiving passage 8 and when coins to be stored in the change storage cylinders 31 to 34 are inserted, the coins are stored together. A safe distribution unit 12 is provided for sending to a coin safe (not shown). Therefore, if the coin discriminating unit 4 determines that the coin is a genuine coin, the 500 yen coin, the 10 yen coin, the 100 yen coin, and the 50 yen coin are stored in the temporary storage unit 13 and the change storage tubes 32, 33, and 34, respectively. Become so.
[0020]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the temporary storage unit 13 includes a coin storage unit 14, a spiral body 15, a drive unit 18, and a switching unit 27. Here, the coin holding unit 14 is formed with an intake port 16 for taking in a specific denomination distributed by the specific denomination distribution unit 11, and when a predetermined number of coins are stored, A limit switch 17 for outputting a control signal is provided. The spiral body 15 has a shape such that one coin enters between the pitches. The drive unit 18 includes a motor 19, a gear box 20 that reduces the rotational speed of the motor 19, a shaft 21, gears 22, 23, and 24, a shaft 25 connected to the gear 23, and a shaft 25. The feed roller 26 is connected via a non-one-way clutch. The gear 24 is connected to the spiral body 15, and the rotation of the motor 19 is transmitted to the spiral body 15 via the gear box 20, the shaft 21, and the gears 22, 23, and 24. Further, the switching unit 27 includes a solenoid 27a and a stopper 27b that protrudes upward by energizing the solenoid 27a. When the spiral body 15 is stopped, the gap portion between the pitches is arranged at a position where the intake port 16 is desired so that a coin of a specific denomination can be received at any time.
[0021]
The operation | movement is demonstrated about the coin identification device 1 of the said structure.
[0022]
Coins thrown into the coin slot of the vending machine enter the inside of the coin processing device 1 through the receiving port 3 and pass through the electronic coin check device while rolling on the coin path of the coin identifying unit 4. At this time, the control device drives the true coin sorting unit 5 based on the determination signal output from the electronic checker. That is, when the inserted coin is determined to be a fake coin, the correct coin sorting unit 5 distributes the coin (fake coin) toward the return path and returns it to the return port.
[0023]
On the other hand, when it is determined to be a true coin, the coin (special coin) is distributed to the first receiving passage 6 by the true money sorting unit 5. When the coins distributed to the first receiving passage 6 are 10-yen coins, 50-yen coins, or 100-yen coins, the first denomination sorting unit 9, the second denomination sorting unit 10, and the specified money The seeds are sorted by the seed sorting unit 11 and stored in the change storage cylinders 32, 33, and 34, respectively. In this state, when the return lever is operated and coins are paid back or when change is paid out, the 10-yen coin, 100-yen coin, and 50-yen coin stored in the change storage cylinders 32, 33 and 34 are The change is paid out by the change dispensing device 36. In addition, when a 1000-yen bill is inserted into a bill insertion slot (not shown) and a change is paid out, a 500-yen coin stored in the change storage cylinder 31 may be paid out.
[0024]
When a 500-yen coin is inserted, the coin is distributed to the second receiving passage 7 by the first denomination distribution unit 9 and further sent to the temporary holding unit 13 by the specific denomination distribution unit 11. The The 500-yen coins distributed in this way are taken into the coin holding part 14 from the take-in port 16 and enter between the pitches of the spiral body 15. Then, by driving the motor 19, the spiral body 15 rotates and the 500-yen coin moves in the direction of the arrow A by a distance of 1 pitch and is held at that position. Further, when a 500-yen coin is inserted, it is stored in the coin holding unit 14 by the same operation as described above. When 500-yen coins are continuously inserted and the number of 500-yen coins stored in the coin holding unit 14 reaches a predetermined number, this is detected by the limit switch 17, and when a 500-yen coin is subsequently inserted. In the true money sorting unit 5, the money is sorted and returned to the return path.
[0025]
When a product selection button is pressed in a state where one 500-yen coin is stored in the coin storage unit 14, the product is carried out to a product sales outlet (not shown) and change is paid out to a return outlet. . For example, when the amount of the purchased product is 120 yen, it is stored in the change storage tube 32, three 100 yen coins stored in the change storage tube 33, one 50 yen coin stored in the change storage tube 34, and the change storage tube 32. A total of 380 yen of the three 10-yen coins is paid out by driving the change dispensing device 36 based on the change dispensing command output from the control device. At the same time, the motor 19 is driven based on the storage command output from the control device, and the solenoid 27a is energized to cause the stopper 27b to protrude upward (in the direction of arrow B). When the motor 19 is driven, the spiral body 15 rotates in the opposite direction to that during the storing operation via the gear box 20, the shaft 21, and the gears 22, 23, and 24, and is held between the pitches of the spiral body 15. Coins (500 yen coins) are moved in the opposite direction of arrow A. Further, the shaft 25 connected to the gear 23 rotates, and the delivery roller 26 rotates in the direction of arrow C. Then, the coin that has moved to the vicinity of the intake port 16 comes into contact with the protruding stopper 27 b and stops, and is ejected toward the intake port 16 by the delivery roller 26. The coins sent out from the temporary storage unit 13 in this way are stored in the change storage cylinder 31 through the path indicated by the arrow D (see FIG. 4). As the coins are sent out, the motor 19 stops and the rotation of the spiral body 15 and the delivery roller 26 also stops. Thus, the 500-yen coins stored in the temporary storage unit 13 are stored in the change storage cylinder 31 along with the sales operation of the product.
[0026]
On the other hand, when the return lever is operated in a state where one or two or more 500 yen coins are stored in the temporary holding unit 13, the motor 19 is driven based on a refund command output from the control device. Then, the spiral body 15 is rotated to extrude a 500-yen coin in the direction opposite to the arrow A, and sent to the return passage 28 to be paid back to the return port.
[0027]
In this way, the temporary discriminating unit 13 that temporarily discriminates the accepted coins that are discriminated as genuine coins by the coin discriminating unit 4 is provided, and when returned, the coins stored in the temporary stocking unit 13 are paid out as they are. Therefore, even when the coin identifying unit 4 accepts the false coin and performs a return operation, the inserted coin (fake coin) can be returned. Therefore, the mischief that the coin processing apparatus 1 pays out the coin (original coin) originally held in the change storage cylinders 31 to 34 by inserting the fake coin that is close to the true coin and returning it as it is will occur. It can be avoided.
[0028]
Moreover, since only the specific denomination is stored in the temporary holding unit 13, the configuration is simple, and the storing operation and the returning operation can be performed quickly.
[0029]
In the present embodiment, a change storage cylinder 31 for storing a 500 yen coin (a coin of a specific denomination) is provided on the side of the temporary storage unit 13 and a 500 yen coin is temporarily stored in the temporary storage unit 13. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. That is, the coin stored in the temporary holding unit 13 may be a coin other than a 500-yen coin, for example, a 100-yen coin, and its denomination can be arbitrarily set.
[0030]
Further, in the present embodiment, since the shaft 25 and the delivery roller 26 are connected via a one-way clutch, the delivery roller 26 also rotates when the coins stored in the temporary storage unit 13 are paid back. . Therefore, by providing an opening / closing door that closes the intake port 16 during the coin repaying operation, the retreating operation can be performed smoothly.
[0031]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, a coin sorting unit that discriminates the authenticity of a coin, a true coin sorting unit that sorts a genuine coin discriminated by the coin sorting unit into a receiving passage, and a false coin into a return passage, and a coin A plurality of change storage cylinders stored in denominations, a temporary holding unit for temporarily storing coins, and a coin of a specific denomination among the coins distributed to the receiving passage, the specific denomination In the coin processing device comprising a specific denomination sorter that sorts coins other than the change storage cylinder, the temporary holding unit includes a coin holding unit for storing coins and a coin stored in the coin holding unit between the pitches. And a drive unit that rotationally drives the spiral body, and by rotating the spiral body, the coins stored in the coin storage unit are returned to the return passage or the coin of the specific denomination. Store Since the coins are sent out to the coin storage tube, the inserted coins are temporarily held, and in the case of return, the inserted coins themselves are returned, and in the case of acceptance, they are temporarily stored in the change storage tube as change. By providing a holding spiral, it is possible to prevent the conversion from fake coins to true coins.
[0032]
Further, with a simple configuration, the coin storing operation and the returning operation can be performed quickly.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a coin processing device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a side view of a coin processing device according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a detailed view (front view) of the temporary holding unit.
FIG. 4 is a detailed view (side view) of the temporary holding unit.
FIG. 5 is a front view of a conventional coin processing device.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Coin processing apparatus 2 Main body 3 Entrance 4 Coin identification part 5 Original coin distribution part 6 1st reception path 7 2nd reception path 8 3rd reception path 9 1st denomination distribution part 10 2nd Denomination allocation unit 11 Specific denomination allocation unit 12 Safe allocation unit 13 Temporary storage unit 14 Coin storage unit 15 Spiral body 16 Intake port 17 Limit switch 18 Drive unit 19 Motor 20 Gear box 21 Shaft 22 Gear 23 Gear 24 Gear 25 Shaft 26 Delivery roller 27 Switching portion 27a Solenoid 27b Stopper 28 Return passage 29 Taking-in gate 31 Change storage tube 32 Change storage tube 33 Change storage tube 34 Change storage tube 35 Return passage 36 Change dispensing device

Claims (2)

A coin sorting unit that discriminates the authenticity of coins, a true coin sorting unit that sorts the genuine coins discriminated by the coin sorting unit into a receiving passage, and a false coin into a return passage, and a plurality of coins stored in denominations. change the change receiving cylinder, and the escrow unit that temporarily storing coins, among coins distributed to said receiving passage, the escrow unit specific denomination coins, coins other than the specific denomination a coin handling apparatus comprising a specific denomination sorting unit sorts the storage cylinder, wherein the escrow unit includes a coin holding portion which have a inlet for taking said specific denomination, taken in the coin retaining portion A spiral body that locks the coins between the pitches, a drive unit that rotationally drives the spiral body, and a coin that is provided corresponding to the intake port and is locked to the spiral body. Bei and a transport roller Knuckles to , By rotating the spiral member in one direction, by rotating the coins taken in from the inlet engages the pitch of the spiral member in order capture the coin retaining portion, said spiral member on the other , Coins locked to the spiral body are sent to the return passage formed at the end of the coin holding part, or the coins of the specific denomination are stored from the intake port by the transport roller A coin processing apparatus characterized by being sent out to a cylinder. The temporary storage unit is provided so as to be able to appear and retract in the coin storage part, and comes into contact with a coin that moves to the vicinity of the intake port by rotation to the other of the spiral body by projecting into the coin storage part, 2. The coin processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a stopper for ejecting the sheet from the take-in port by the transport roller .

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