DE102020006688A1 - Device for storing and transporting small change, use and method - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for storing and transporting small change, comprising a collecting device with a plurality of tube means arranged next to one another, which are designed to be closed at a lower end, with an upper end which is designed to be open in each case for the insertion of coins of the same type, in particular cent coins, in particular in each case a tube for 1 cent and/or 2 cents and/or 5 cents and/or 10 cents and/or 20 cents, the length of the tube being adapted in such a way that in particular the sum of 1°EUR in coins in a flat arrangement with the tube means being juxtaposed at the upper end in a uniform closure position such that temporary closure of the upper ends can be achieved by means of an adjustable closure means.

Description

The invention relates to a device for storing and transporting small coins according to the preamble of claim 1, a use of a device for storing and transporting small coins according to the preamble of claim 9 and a method of using a device for storing and transporting small coins according to the preamble of claim 10.

Small change is often used by companies, especially in the end customer business, and is regularly not available in sufficient quantities or in excess. Accordingly, the companies have to purchase sorted rolls of small change from banks, which entails a corresponding amount of effort and costs.

Furthermore, sorting small change in the checkout area of a company is regularly very time-consuming and interferes with a quick checkout process.

The object of the present invention is to provide a simple and secure device for storing and transporting small change that avoids the disadvantages of the prior art.

The object is achieved by a device for storing and transporting small coins, comprising a collecting device with a plurality of tubular means arranged next to one another, which are closed at a lower end and have an upper end which is open for the insertion of coins of the same type, in particular Cent coins, in particular a tube for 1 cent and/or 2 cents, in particular 5 cents, in particular 10 cents and/or 20 cents, the length of the tube being adapted in such a way that in particular the sum of 1 EUR in coins in a flat configuration, the tube means being juxtaposed at the top end in a uniform closing position such that temporary closure of the top ends can be achieved by means of adjustable closing means.

The device according to the invention offers both a reliable sorting function for at home or on the go, as well as a secure and easy-to-use small change holder device and a counting function for a sufficient number of coins without having to count them individually. For example, the device is issued by a retail establishment to a predetermined number of customers who can then also bring it back filled to where they received/purchased the device, thereby returning a more predictable amount of loose change.

For example, a 500 cent device can advantageously be filled with 5×20 cents+10×10 cents+20×5 cents+50×2 cents+100×1 cent coins, but a device with 1 cent and 2 cent coins can also be provided be that these involve the greatest counting effort. The diameter of the tube center is adapted to the size of the coins. A full length of pipe is advantageously connected so that a full euro amount can be dispensed. A credit can then be issued in a company when the device is handed over. Small change from 1 cent, 2 cent to 20 cent coins can be counted in advance at home in peace, so that in the shop, especially bakers, butchers or discounters, a value of 5 EUR in small coins can be handed over quickly and reliably, so that small change, the accumulates in many households, can be dispensed in doses and then circulates again. Furthermore, there are no fees that are incurred when making a deposit at the bank. At the same time, shops and supermarkets benefit from the fact that they do not have to get change from the bank.

It is advantageous if one tube means for 1 cent and 2 cents and 5 cents and 10 cents and 20 cents are arranged next to one another, in particular in increasing length of the tube means, in particular in a longitudinal arrangement or in a circular arrangement. Due to the circular arrangement, a particularly compact, space-saving design is possible, which, with regard to the material used, also easily allows environmentally friendly recyclable materials.

It is advantageous if the tubular means at the upper end can be closed and/or opened one after the other in a uniform closing position by means of a sliding means, in particular a closing disk with a circular segment opening.

It is advantageous if a grab handle means is provided adjacent to and in connection with the tubular means arranged next to one another, in particular in a longitudinal arrangement.

It is advantageous if a sliding means is arranged at an upper end of the tube means in a rail means and can be actuated by means of a finger, in particular a thumb, while the handle means can be held and operated with one hand.

It is advantageous if the tube means comprise a transparent material and/or in particular special are formed in a circular arrangement in a wood means and / or plastic means. Advantageously, the device is transparent, so that each saleswoman could visually check the contents without further counting, but a weight check is also possible.

It is advantageous if the tube means have a diameter adapted to the diameter of the respective coin.

It is advantageous if the longest raw means, namely for the 1 cent coins, is arranged directly next to the holding means and the subsequently shorter raw means are each connected thereto.

The object is also achieved by using a device according to one of Claims 1 to 8 for storing and transporting small change, in particular in the sense of a deposit system. An advertising space can advantageously be arranged on the outer surface.

The object is also achieved by a method for actuating a device for storing and transporting small coins according to one of claims 1 to 8, comprising a collecting device with a plurality of tube means arranged next to one another, which are closed at the bottom, an upper end which is open to the insertion of coins of the same type is designed, in particular cent coins, in particular a tube for 1 cent and/or 2 cents, in particular 5 cents, in particular 10 cents and/or 20 cents, with the height of the tube being adapted in this way is that in particular the sum of EUR 1 is to be recorded in coins at a time, the tube means being arranged side by side at the upper end in a uniform closing position, so that a temporary closure of the upper ends can be achieved by means of an adjustable closing means.

Further features and advantages of the invention result from the claims and the following description, in which exemplary embodiments of the subject matter of the invention are explained in more detail in conjunction with the drawings.

• 1 eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung,
• 2a eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung,
• 2b eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung in Aufsicht und
• 2c ein Teil einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung.

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• 1 a device according to the invention,
• 2a a device according to the invention,
• 2 B a device according to the invention in supervision and
• 2c a part of a device according to the invention.

1 shows a device 1 according to the invention for storing and transporting small coins in a schematic, perspective view., for example in a longitudinal arrangement 14, comprising a collecting device 2 with a plurality of tubular means 3 arranged linearly next to one another in a longitudinal direction, which are closed at a lower end 4, the tubular means 3 advantageously comprise a transparent material, with an upper end 5 which is in each case designed to be open for the insertion of similar coins, in particular cent coins, in particular a tube means 3 for 1 cent and/or 2 cents and/or 5 cents and/or or 10 cents and/or 20 cents, with a length 6 of the tube means 3 being adapted in such a way that in particular the sum of 1 EUR is to be detected in coins in a flat arrangement, with the tube means 3 at the upper end 5 in a uniform closing position 7 are arranged side by side, so that by means of an adjustable closing means 8 a v Temporary closure of the upper ends 5 can be achieved, with a respective tube means 3 for 1 cent and 2 cents and 5 cents and 10 cents and 20 cents being arranged side by side, in particular in ascending length 6 of the tube means 3, the tube means 3 being at the upper End 5 can be closed and/or opened one after the other in a uniform final position 7 by means of a sliding means 9. In particular, a handle means 10 can be provided adjacent to and in connection with the tubular means 3 arranged next to one another, with a sliding means 9, which runs above the handle means, in particular guided in a rail means, being arranged at an upper end 5 of the tubular means 3 in a rail means 10 and is to be actuated by means of a finger, in particular a thumb, while the handle means 10 is to be held and operated with one hand.

2a shows a device 1 according to the invention, wherein tubes 3 are arranged next to one another in a circular arrangement 13 and can be at least partially closed and easily opened at an upper end 5 by a rotatable cover plate 12 with a circular segment opening 15 adapted to an opening at an upper end 5 of a tube 3 are. Advantageously, when using an opaque material, such as a block of wood, each tube means is provided with a narrow viewing slit—not shown—so that the fill level of the coins used can be seen even with an opaque material.

2 B a device 1 according to the invention in plan, so that the upper ends 5 of the tubular means 13 are covered and can be opened one after the other by a circular movement, with a cover plate 12 on the upper ends 5 of the Tube means 3 is to be rotated in a circular arrangement 13 so that a circle segment 15 opens a tube means 3 in the upper end 5 in each case.

2c a part of a device 1 according to the invention with a rotatable cover plate 12.

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Device for storing and transporting small change

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collection facility

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Claims (10)

Device (1) for storing and transporting small coins, comprising a collecting device (2) with a plurality of tubular means (3) arranged next to one another, which are closed at a lower end (4) and have an upper end (5) which is open to the insertion of similar coins is designed, in particular cent coins, in particular a tube means (3) for 1 cent and/or 2 cents and/or 5 cents and/or 10 cents and/or 20 cents, with a length (6) the tube means (3) is adapted in such a way that in particular the sum of 1 EUR in coins can be detected in a flat arrangement, the tube means (3) being arranged next to one another at the upper end (5) in a uniform closing position (7), so that a temporary closure of the upper ends (5) can be achieved by means of an adjustable closure means (8). device after claim 1 , characterized in that in each case a tube means (3) for 1 cent and 2 cents and 5 cents and 10 cents and 20 cents are arranged next to one another, in particular in increasing length (6) of the tube means (3), in particular in a longitudinal arrangement (14) or in a circular array (13). device after claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the tube means (3) at the upper end (5) can be closed and/or opened one after the other in a uniform closing position (7) by means of a sliding means (9), in particular a closing disk (12) with a circular segment opening (15). are. Device according to one of Claims 1 until 3 , characterized in that a grab handle means (10) is provided adjacent to and in connection with the juxtaposed tube means (3), in particular in a longitudinal arrangement (14). Device according to one of Claims 1 until 4 , characterized in that a sliding means (9) is arranged at an upper end (5) of the tube means (3) in a rail means (10) and can be actuated by means of a finger, in particular a thumb, while the handle means (10) are equipped with a hand to hold and operate. Device according to one of Claims 1 until 5 , characterized in that the tube means (3) comprise a transparent material and/or are formed in a wooden means and/or plastic means, in particular in the case of a circular arrangement (13). Device according to one of Claims 1 until 6 , characterized in that the tube means (3) have a diameter (11) adapted to the diameter of the respective coin. Device according to one of Claims 1 until 7 , characterized in that the longest raw means, namely for the 1 cent coins, is arranged directly next to the holding means and the subsequently shorter raw means respectively thereafter. Use of a device (1) according to one of Claims 1 until 8th for storing and transporting small change, in particular in terms of a deposit system. Method for operating a device (1) for storing and transporting small change according to one of Claims 1 until 8th , comprising a collecting device (2) with a plurality of tubular means (3) arranged next to one another, which are closed at the bottom, an upper end (5) which is open for the insertion of coins of the same type, in particular cent coins, in particular one tubular means each (3) for 1 cent and/or 2 cents and/or 5 cents and/or 10 cents and/or 20 cents, the height of the pipe means (3) being adapted in this way What is clear is that, in particular, the sum of EUR 1 in coins is to be recorded at a time, with the tube means (3) being arranged next to one another at the upper end (5) in a uniform closing position (7), so that a temporary closure can be achieved by means of an adjustable closing means the upper ends (5) will reach.

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