DE19713443A1 - Separation device for valuables for coin-operated entertainment devices - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a separating device for valuables for coin-operated entertainment devices, the one symbol game device, if necessary at least an additional profit game device and a computer-controlled Have control unit with a profit issuing device, the a container with at least one input or output opening for valuables.

Such entertainment devices are in a wide variety Embodiments known. They include a symbol Game device, which usually has three circulating bodies, the as rollers, disks, folding card carousels or the same can be formed. On the outside through Ab Reading surface visible surface carry the circulation body Winning symbols. The circulating bodies are shut down one after the other sets and after all circulating bodies have come to a standstill are decided by the symbols displayed in the reading windows Bol combinations about profit or loss. In different The amount of money and / or points and / or special game profits or the like promised.

Now a player to use such entertainment to stimulate devices and to  and to provide further game incentives Various measures have already been taken. So it is common to these entertainment devices for the player actuators attached, which usually to the course of each order act on the barrel. By pressing a start button the player can launch one or more orbits, thereby the player has a real influence on the game is averaged. For example, by pressing one Key within a certain period of time of the circulation be restarted by the player to give him the Possibility to grant a winning combination of symbols tion to achieve. In addition, for the remaining order Barrel stop buttons are provided to the player allow a rotating orbital body to stop where by giving the player the impression of playing and thus the symbolcom resulting from the game to be able to influence the combination.

Furthermore, known entertainment devices often have as Zu set win game facility a risk gaming facility, the one with a profit already achieved via a key in Be activity can be set. Doing so is at risk ter that different profit values on profit display elements indicates the profit already achieved and the achievable Ge winn optically highlighted. Via one in the entertainment device existing random generator will decide whether the already profit is lost or increased. When increasing the profit is displayed again as the profit achieved and the profit that can now be achieved is also visually restored highlighted. The risk can be achieved by pressing the risk button th profit again. When performing a Risk game usually takes a decision on Er increase or total loss of the wagered profit.  

In addition, it is known in entertainment devices, too Gain play facilities also as play facilities or to train as a jackpot gaming facility. Such addition profit play facilities are mostly in their display panels with different monetary values and special games sets. As a rule, with such coin operated Un entertainment devices in the symbol game facility or in one of the additional win gaming facilities and special games simply issued in the off play device played in the risk game device risked or accumulated in the jackpot facility.

Other known entertainment devices have one from the outside visible collection container, for example as real Money jackpot is trained and at least one Has input / output opening for valuables. The through in the symbol game device and / or the additional prize Gaming facility made money wins in a game series up to a certain jackpot win value with coins padded and this jackpot win value depending on spent as coins on a particular game event. Of the Collection container is here by means of a wiper blade or emptied by a motorized ejector. This drain In practice, the collection container then creates difficulties if only a certain number of valuables which are to be dispensed from the collection container because the constructive design of a wiper blade or ejector usually not geared towards individual valuables is. This disadvantage is exacerbated if in Ab depending on the occurrence of a certain game event one, several or all valuables, also with under different values to be output.

The object of the invention is a separating device for valuables for coin operated entertainment devices of the to create the individual payoff Possibilities of the value accumulated in the collection container objects enabled.

According to the invention the object is achieved in that the off delivery opening of the collecting container by means of a driven Locking element to open and close, the off administration of one, several or all in the collection container Chen valuables can be regulated by the control unit.

This measure ensures that the in the container accumulated valuables computer controlled individually in the output tray of the entertainment device are transferred can, depending on the occurrence of a certain game event. The payment of the valuables can be done individually. In addition, the payout several valuables or even all valuables the collection container possible. The locking element can be con structurally different, so that an indi visual adaptation to the respective collection container on the one hand and to the respective entertainment device on the other is guaranteed.

According to a development of the invention, the locking element designed as a slide guided in a slide guide, which is connected to a servomotor via an articulated lever is. Such a form of training is particularly for tubular suitable collection container, the lower outlet opening ge opens and closes. The slide gives Actuation of the servomotor temporarily clears the dispensing opening  until the required number of valuables from the Collection container has been issued.

According to another development of the invention, the lock is relement as rotatable relative to the dispensing opening, the Cross element capturing valuables, for example as simple turnstile, trained. But that is preferred Cross element designed like a Maltese cross. The Maltese cross contains several, preferably four, on the circumference evenly distributed openings or recesses whose Diameter corresponds approximately to that of the valuables. Yourself a larger or smaller number of such recesses are formed on the circumference of the Maltese cross be. Each recess takes a valuable item, for example have a coin of certain value.

Furthermore, the cross element can be transverse to the dispensing direction Valuables from the collection container realistically to this ver be designed to be slidable. This can be done with a cross zelement different functional states with regard to the Payment options for valuables in the output tray of the entertainment device can be realized. So it happens more complete, d. H. maximum displacement of the cross element to the collection container for the total payment in the collection container located valuables. With a partial diff Exercise of the cross element in turn will only be successive free individual valuables from the collection container give. On the other hand, there is no payment if the Kreuzele element is partially shifted in such a way that those in the collection valuables by the circumferential edge of the Cross element are blocked.

Another embodiment of the Vereinze according to the invention  lungseinrichtung consists in the circular sector-shaped training extension of the locking element, which has an opening for opening provision of an object of value. The Opening of the circular sector-shaped cross element at its ro tation only filled with a valuable object if the opening of the cross element the discharge opening of the collection container happens. Blocking of the dispensing opening in the Collection container takes place when one adjacent to the opening Wall of the cross element rests. However, is the opening of the Cross element are completely directed away from the collection container free all valuables from the collection container given.

In addition, the locking element as a pivotable, the Lever element capturing valuables, wherein the engaging part of the lever element in the form of Valuables are adjusted.

The blocking element is expediently motorized, electromotive operated magnetically or via a spring mass system.

This consists in a further development of the inventive concept Locking element made of two He arranged opposite each other furniture elements that are pivotable against each other. Here can either one or both lever elements to Opening and closing the discharge opening of the collection container ters operated by the control unit of the entertainment device will. At least one of the lever elements is therefore preferred can be operated by motor or electromagnet. The lever elements are preferably designed in the manner of pinball levers det.

In addition to the design of the collection container as a single-chamber container  ter, this can also be in at least two with valuables different fillable chambers divided be. Thus, different payment options from Valuables can be realized. Here the one Chamber with valuables of a certain value and the other chamber with valuables of another value ness, the payment either from one or the other or from both chambers. Dar In addition, the collection container can also consist of several chambers arranged one above the other, whereby likewise each of the chambers with valuables below different value is refillable. Is preferred at these designs of the collecting container each came opening and closing their respective dispensing opening ß locking element assigned. Each is expedient because of the output opening of the chambers of the collecting container Locking and closing element separately from the tax Unit of the entertainment device adjustable.

Alternatively, the task is also solved in that the off delivery opening of the collecting container arranged on this Actuators in cooperation with a movable Slider element, which is a relative to the collecting container and Multi-chamber coin compartment that can be moved to the slide element Direction of issue of valuables covers, opening and closing is closed, the output of one, more or al valuables from the Control unit is adjustable.

This different kind of training of the separation device gives the same illustrated advantages as the previous one gene solution according to the invention.  

In this solution, the are preferably on the collecting container ordered actuators as two each for output opening of the collecting container from spaced driving pins formed, the multi-chamber coin compartment and / or the slide element when the collecting container rotates relative to the move it. The chambers of the multi-chamber Coin pocket when the collection container is turned over it The dispensing opening is gradually filled with valuables will. For dispensing individual items located in the multi-chamber coin compartment l valuables in the payout bowl Slider element moved relative to the multi-chamber coin compartment. To dispense all valuables in the collection container stands in the payout bowl, however, are both the extra mer coin compartment as well as the slide element by the actuators supply elements and a coupling device relative to the Sam Mel container designed to be slidable.

The multi-chamber coin compartment and the slide are expedient Over element motor, electromagnetic or also by means of Fe movable. When applying a spring force the multi-chamber coin compartment and the slide element against ent speaking pressed fixed stops, which their Re relative movement to the container against the spring force limit.

Another alternative solution to the problem is invented according to the fact that the discharge opening of the collecting container a hopper spaced from the payout tray for those from the Collection container is associated with dispensable valuables.

Finally, the task is also invented as an alternative solved according to the invention that the discharge opening of the collecting container a transparent hopper for the payout tray  the valuable items that can be dispensed from the collection container is arranged. This hopper is for dispensing valuables the different values provided and from the outside visible.

According to a development of the invention, the collecting container Part of a real money jackpot, so that the Unterhal device can be operated with real money coins.

Depending on the needs or training of the entertainment device or the separating device according to the invention can Storage container rigid or rotatable in the entertainment device be ordered. The collecting container can drum, ball, plate or bowl-shaped be.

In addition, the collection container can also be used as a coin collector pipe run vertically in the entertainment area advises is erected and in which the valuables are stacked will.

Depending on whether the collection container is rigid or ro animal arranged in the entertainment device and in what way the separating device is designed, the sam mel container an input / output opening or one of the output opening separate and spaced input opening.

For further output functions for the valuables for Aus payment in a payout tray of the entertainment device Providing is after an advantageous training the invention of the collecting container relative to its center slidable.  

It is further preferred that the fill level of the collecting container with valuables from outside the entertainment area advises is visible, so that the player visually the level of the collecting container can perceive, whereby the game inter esse is further increased.

Furthermore, the collecting container is preferably above the inlet or Dispensing opening through a filling shaft of a trans Port facility can be filled with valuables that are in the In nern of the entertainment device is arranged.

Another special measure is that the Sam Bins depending on the symbol play direction and / or additional profit play device occurring Game events can be filled up gradually or completely or can be emptied.

To recognize the presence or absence of egg valuables in the chambers of the multiple coin compartment has at least each of the chambers of the multi-chamber coin compartment a sensor on, which with the control device of the Unterhal device is connected and the corresponding Zu the chamber was signaled. Occur as valuables all coins, tokens or the like.

It is understood that the above and next Features to be explained not only in the respective specified combination, but also in other combinations can be used alone or without the frame to leave the present invention.

The idea underlying the invention is described in the following description using several exemplary embodiments,  which are illustrated in the drawings. It shows:

Fig. 1 is a basic schematic view of a coin-operated entertainment machine, in which he inventive separating devices come to turn on,

Fig. 2 shows a separating device according to the invention to a tubular storage tank,

Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of a Unterhaltungsge rätes having formed as Hopper Vereinze averaging means,

Fig. 3a shows a drum-shaped rotatable collecting container to the hopper of FIG. 3,

FIG. 3b, a drum-shaped rigid collecting container to the hopper of FIG. 3,

Fig. 4 is a cross member designed as Vereinzelungsein direction at a drum-shaped storage tank,

Fig. 5 is a formed as a Maltese cross singulation means on a drum-shaped storage tank,

Fig. 5a-c, the separating device in section according to Fig. 5 with different payment forms of valuables from the collection container,

Figure 6 devices. A split into two chambers containers with two formed as Maltese cross singulation,

Fig. 7 is a longitudinal section through a container of three existing übereinan derliegend chambers arranged collecting three formed as a Maltese cross separating devices

Fig. 7a-c three embodiments of the separating devices according to Fig. 7,

Fig. 8 is a circular-sector-shaped singularizing device to a collecting container,

Fig. 9 is a flipper consisting of levers Vereinzelungsein direction on a collecting container,

Fig. 10 is a pinball be made of levers and multi-chambered coin compartment standing separation means to a collection container,

FIG. 11a-d an existing from an adjustable and displaceable multi-chamber coin singulation means to a collecting container in ver different views and operating positions, in partial section, and

Fig. 12 an existing from adjustable pinball Ver Verungseinrichtung on a collection container.

The symbol game device 1 accommodating housing 2 of a coin-operated, computer-controlled entertainment device with the possibility of winning has on its front a front window 3 with reading windows 4 , behind which three disc-shaped Umlaufkör by 5 of the symbol game device 1 are provided. The order body 5 are brought to a standstill after the start-up at the start of the game or at the end of the game by a random generator of the control unit in one of a plurality of possible rest positions. The rest positions are assigned 5 symbols 6 on the circumference of the circulating body, which serve to display the game result in the reading windows 4 . The player can read the result of the game from the symbols 6 shown, in particular also whether a win has resulted from a combination of the symbols 6 displayed according to a profit plan explained on the front screen 3 .

In the lower area of the game device there is a start button 7 for the left circulation body 5 , with which the symbols of the circulation body 5 displayed in the symbol game device 1 can be held or restarted. Next stop buttons 8 and 9 are provided for the other circulating body 5 . In the event of a win by reaching a certain symbol combination, a profit can be distributed in cash, ie by ejecting coins into an output tray 10 or by adding them up in a credit display 11 . In the upper area of the entertainment device there are a coin slot 12 , a token slot 13 , a bill entry slot 14 and a user card entry slot 15 of a processing device, not shown. Furthermore, in addition to the coin slot 12, a return button 16 is arranged, by the Be a credit displayed in the credit display 11 credit in the output tray 10 can be called up. A positive gaming result can also consist in the fact that instead of or in addition to a defined cash prize, a number of special games are granted which use a winning key with an increased chance of winning. The number of special games is shown in a special games display 17 Darge. Furthermore, a positive game result can consist in receiving a certain number of points, which are shown in the points display 18 . Finally, a profit can also be in the granting of free spins, the number of which is shown in the free spins display 19 .

The profit achieved in the symbol game device 1 by reaching a randomly determined symbol combination can be key-controlled or computer-controlled as an insert in an additional profit game device. The both sides of the windshield 3 arranged additional profit-Spielein device 20 are each formed out as a risk game device. The right-hand risk ladder 21 and left-hand risk ladder 22 of the risk game devices each have a plurality of illuminated display fields 23 , which are occupied in the lower area with increasing cash prizes and in the upper area in increasing order with numbers of special game and point wins. The risking of the profit displayed in the risk ladder 21 or 22 takes place in that the next higher display field 23 with respect to the illuminated display showing the profit alternately with a total loss display field 24 or 25 attached below the risk conductor 21 or 22 25 with the lettering "0" flashes. When a risk button 26 or 27 is pressed, either the next higher profit is achieved or the bet used is lost. This process can continue until the maximum prize in special games or points is reached. With the dash-dot-dash line, a separating device 28 is shown schematically, which is arranged in the housing 2 of the entertainment device and is explained in more detail in the following exemplary embodiments.

The separating device 28 according to FIG. 2 consists essentially of a collecting container 29 which is designed as a vertically standing coin collecting tube 30 . The coin collecting tube 30 has an upper input opening 31 and a lower output opening 32 which is too spaced apart. In the coin collecting tube 30 , a plurality of superimposed Wertge objects 33 are stacked, which can be coins, tokens or the like. At the outlet opening 32 there is a slide guide 34 , in which a slide 35 is guided vertically be movable. The slide 35 is connected to an articulated lever 37 via an articulation 36 . This in turn is rotatably connected to a turntable 39 arranged on a servomotor 38 at its outer area. The slider 35 , the articulated lever 37 and with the turntable 39 verse hene servomotor 38 form a locking element 40th

If the servomotor 38 is set in rotation, the slider 35 connected to the turntable 39 via the articulated lever 37 causes a temporary opening of the dispensing opening 32 , so that a certain number of valuables 33 are transferred into the dispensing bowl 10 spaced apart from the collecting container 29 of the entertainment device and can be paid out. The control unit of the entertainment device, not shown, determines the duration of the opening of the dispensing opening 32 and thus the number of valuables 33 to be dispensed.

FIG. 3 shows a coin-operated entertainment device, behind the transparent front pane 3 of which a transparent hopper 41 is arranged. Valuables 33 are entered into a feed chute 42 via a transport device (not shown). According to a first embodiment according to FIG. 3a, there is a rotatable drum-shaped collecting container 29 , which is rotatable about its central axis 43 , between the feed chute 42 and the hopper 41 . The collecting container 29 is provided with an input / output opening 44 . The valuables 33 entered into the filling chute 42 fall into the collecting container 29 when its input / output opening 44 is in register with the filling chute 42 .

If the collection container 29 is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, the input / output opening 44 moves into the position shown in FIG. 3a, so that the valuables 33 are passed via the input / output opening 44 via a feed shaft 45 to the hopper 41 . The hopper 41 then transfers the valuables 33 into the pay tray 10 of the entertainment device. According to a second embodiment, a rigid collecting container 29 is shown in FIG. 3b, which has an upper input opening 31 and a lower output opening 32 . When putting into operation of the hopper 41 through the CONT ereinheit of the entertainment device the objects of value are transferred to 33 via the chute 45 into the hopper 41 and brought through the dispensing tray 10 for payout.

Fig. 4 shows a separating device 28 with a star-shaped drum-shaped collecting container 29th This has an upper input opening 31 and an offset lower output opening 32 . In the area of the lower dispensing opening 32 , a locking element 40 designed as a cross element 46 is arranged. If the cross element 46 is set in rotation by the control unit of the entertainment device, the four wings 47 of the cross element 46 effect a single output of the value objects 33 from the collecting container 29 into the payout tray 10 of the entertainment device.

Fig. 5 shows an rotatable collecting container 29 with an input / output port 44 on its outer periphery. If the input / output opening 44 is in register with the filling shaft 42 arranged above the collecting container 29 , who transfers the valuable objects 33 into the collecting container 29 . Below the collecting container 29 , a locking element 40 designed as a cross of a tester 48 is arranged. In this and some of the following exemplary embodiments, the Maltese cross 48 is provided with three openings 49 , which are each arranged at an angle of 120 ° to one another. The times teserkreuz 48 is rotatable about its axis of rotation 50 . The openings 49 of the Maltese cross 48 have a diameter which corresponds approximately to that of the valuables 33 . When the collecting container 29 is rotated about the central axis 43 and the Maltese cross 48 is rotated about its axis of rotation 50 into the position shown in FIG. 5, an object of value 33 falls into an opening 49 of the Maltese cross 48 . Upon further rotation of the Maltese cross 48 , the valuables 33 individually fall out of the openings 49 of the Maltese cross 48 and are transferred into the pay tray 10 of the entertainment device.

The Fig. 5a, 5b and 5c show that the Maltese cross 48 horizontally relative to the container Sammelbe is slidable according to the double arrow in Fig. 5b 29th At the same time, it is shown that the collecting container 29 is drum-shaped and the valuables 33 are stacked upright, edge by edge, in its cavity. When the Maltese cross 48 according to FIG. 5a is in place, all valuable objects 33 are paid out in full from the collecting container 29 , since the Maltese cross 48 is out of engagement with the collecting container 29 and thus the dispensing opening 32 of the collecting container 29 is open.

In the position of the Maltese cross 48 according to FIG. 5b, the valuables 33 are paid out individually, since these are received in the respective openings 49 of the Maltese cross 48 . The Maltese cross 48 has one of its openings 49 facing peripheral edge 51st If the Maltese cross 48 is shifted into the position shown in FIG. 5c, the valuables 33 are not paid out, since the peripheral edge 51 closes the dispensing opening 32 of the collecting container 29 . The Maltese cross 48 is moved via the control unit of the entertainment device.

Fig. 6 shows a separating device 28 which has a rigid collecting container 29 divided into two chambers 52 . A separate feed chute 42 is assigned to each chamber 52 . Each of these filling shafts 42 is in register with each input opening 31 of the chambers 52 . In one chamber 52 of the collecting container 29 there are objects of value 33 which differ in value from the objects of value 33 in the other chamber 52 of the collecting container 29 . The valuables 33 also differ in size from one another. Below each dispensing opening 32 of the chambers 52 , a previously described Maltese cross 48 is arranged as a blocking element 40 . These can be rotated individually or jointly by the control unit of the entertainment device about their respective axis of rotation 50 . The valuables 33 fall into the corresponding openings 49 of the Maltese crosses 48 and are thus transferred into the pay tray 10 of the entertainment device.

A multilevel, transparent collecting container 29 is shown in FIG. 7. This consists of three superimposed on ordered chambers 52 for valuables 33 different valuation and size. Below the dispensing openings 32 of the chambers 52 there are three Maltese crosses 48 arranged next to one another, which can be rotated about their axis of rotation 50 . The Maltese crosses 48 have openings 49 , as previously described, which correspond to the size of the valuables 33 to be accommodated therein. In addition, the tester crosses 48 can be rotated individually or together by the control unit of the entertainment device. FIGS. 7a, 7b and 7c respectively show a detail of one of the chambers 52 of the collection container 29 and the associated Malte serkreuz 48th

The collection container 29 of Fig. 8 is designed to rotate about its central axis 43 and includes an input / output port 44. The valuables 33 are transferred via the feed chute 42 into the interior of the collecting container 29 . A circular sector-shaped locking element 40 is arranged under the collecting container 29 , which is rotatable about its axis of rotation 50 and has an opening 49 for receiving an object of value 33 . This circular sector-shaped blocking element 40 is part of a Maltese cross. Is the circular sector-shaped locking element 40 in the position shown in Fig. 8, a total payment of the valuables 33 takes place, since these can fall len unimpeded from the input / output opening 44 . If the circular sector-shaped locking element 40 is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, so that the opening 49 coincides with the input / output opening 44 , a valuable item 33 slides into the opening 49 and is brought separately for payment.

Fig. 9 shows a rigid collecting container 29 , which has an upper input opening 31 and a spaced lower output opening 32 . In the area of the discharge opening 32 is a locking element 40 , which consists of two pinball-like lever elements 53 , which are connected to one another via a common pivot point 54 . The lever elements 53 which can be controlled by the control unit of the entertainment device alternately output the valuables 33 located in the collecting container 29 via the dispensing opening 32 into the payout tray 10 .

In the embodiment according to FIG. 10, the collecting container 20 is designed to be rotatable about its central axis 43 and provided with an input / output opening 44 . The locking element 40 summarizes the flipper-like lever elements described in FIG. 9 pair 53 . Between the pair of lever elements 53 and the collecting container 29 , a multi-chamber coin compartment 55 is arranged on the frame and is made up of four valuables 33 receiving chambers 56 . Each of the chambers 56 is provided with sensors 57 which detect the presence or absence of a Wertge object 33 in the respective chamber 56 and report the respective state to the control unit of the entertainment device.

When the collecting container 29 is successively rotated, the valuables 33 located therein each arrive individually in a chamber 56 of the multi-chamber coin compartment 55 . By appropriate actuation of the flipper-type lever elements 53 by the control unit, the chambers 56 are emptied and the objects 33 are transferred into the payout tray 10 . Here, the chambers 56 of the multi-compartment coin compartment 55 can have different sizes, so that objects of value 33 of different value or size can fit into the associated compartments 56 of the multi-compartment compartment 55 .

A separating device 28 is shown in FIGS. 11 to 11d, which is provided with a collecting container 29 .

This collecting container 29 is rotatable about its central axis 43 and has an input / output opening 44 on its outer circumference. In addition, an actuating element 59 designed as a driving pin 58 is rigidly arranged on the outer circumference of the collecting container 29 . Spaced apart from this, a further driving pin 60 is rigidly attached to the inner circumference of the collecting container 29 as a further actuating element 59 . Below the Sam melbehälters 29 is a divided into several chambers 56 un multi-chamber coin compartment 55 , which is connected via a lever 61 to a compression spring 62 . The compression spring 62 is fixed to the other end of the housing, this end also serving as a stop 63 for limiting the movement of the multi-chamber coin compartment 55 . The underside of the Mehrkam mer coin compartment 55 is covered by a sliding element 64 which has a passage opening 65 on the right side. The passage 65 opposite end of the slide element 64 is connected on the one hand to a coupling device 66 and on the other hand to a compression spring 67 . In addition, the coupling device 66 and the distal end of the compression spring 67 are connected to a Füh approximately web 68 , which can be applied to a stop 69 fixed to the housing.

The front free end of the slide element 64 has a driver 70 , which can be brought into engagement with the inner driving pin 60 on the collecting container 29 . The clutch device 66 is provided with a stop element 71 , on which the outer driving pin 58 on the collecting container 29 cooperates.

Valuable objects 33 are filled into the interior of the collecting container 29 via the feed chute 42 . In Fig. 11, the state of the separating device 28 is shown, located valuables of the multi-chamber Münzfaches are in the 33 both in the sump 29 and in the chambers 56 55. Since the slide element 64 closes the chambers 56 of the multi-chamber coin compartment 55 , the valuables 33 located therein cannot be dispensed. If the Sam mel container 29 is rotated clockwise as shown in FIG. 11a, the driving pin 60 abuts against the driver 70 of the element 64 element 64 so that it moves against the resistance of the compression spring 67 and the compression spring 67 is compressed. The stop 69 limits the movement of the slide element 64 . The passage opening 65 of the slide element 64 slides gradually past the chambers 56 of the multi-chamber coin compartment 55 , so that the valuables 33 located in the chambers 56 fall out one by one and can be transferred into the pay tray 10 of the entertainment device. The chambers 56 of the multi-chamber coin compartment 55 are now more empty.

In order to fill the chambers 56 of the multi-chamber coin compartment 55 again with valuables 33 , the collecting container 29 is rotated counterclockwise about its central axis 43 , as shown in FIG. 11b. Since the pin 60 now inevitably comes out of engagement with the driver 70 of the slide element 64 , the compression spring 67 pushes the slide element 64 back to its starting position. Upon further rotation of the collecting container 29 of the fitted outside the collecting container 29 driving pin 58 comes to the next with the stopper member 71 of the clutch device 66 in system. Here, the input / output opening 44 is in register with the chambers 56 of the multi-chamber coin compartment 55 . As a result, valuables 33 can fall individually into the respective chambers 56 of the multi-chamber coin compartment 55 . Since the slide element 64 is in its initial position, who closed the chambers 56 from below.

If the collecting container 29 is further rotated counterclockwise, as shown in FIG. 11d, the entraining push pin continues to press against the stop element 71 of the coupling device 66 . As a result, the multi-chamber coin compartment 55 is rotated counterclockwise counter to the spring force of the compression spring 62 . At the same time, the guide bar 68 detaches from the stop 69 fixed to the housing, as a result of which the slide element 64 loaded by the compression spring 67 is also moved without the valuables 33 located in the chambers 56 of the multi-chamber coin compartment 55 falling out. In addition, the input / output opening 44 is also free. Now all the value objects 33 located in the collecting container 29 can fall out and be transferred into the pay tray 10 of the entertainment device. The movement of the multi-chamber coin compartment 55 is limited by the stop 63 fixed to the housing. If all valuables 33 have been removed from the collecting container 29 , this is again rotated clockwise, the collecting container 29 and the locking element 40 going into the starting position shown in FIG. 11.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 12, a rigid collecting container 29 has an inlet opening 31 and an outlet opening 32 . The locking element 40 consists of a Hebelele element 53 , which partially blocks the dispensing opening 32 of the collecting container 29 . In addition, the locking element 40 has a slide 35 , which projects at its front end to close to the lever element 53 , whereby a passage for an individual valuables 33 is created. By actuating the lever element 53 with the control unit of the entertainment device, individual items of value 33 are transferred into the payout tray 10 of the entertainment device. The slide 35 is connected at its other end via an articulation 36 to an articulated lever 37 , which in turn is connected to an actuator 38 . If the servo motor 18 fourth, the articulated lever 37 retracts so that the slide 35 folds downward. In this case, all valuables 33 located in the collecting container 29 are issued and transferred into the payment tray 10 .

Reference list

1

Icon game setup

2nd

casing

3rd

Windscreen

4th

Reading window

5

Circulation body

6

symbol

7

Post start button

8th

Stop button

9

Stop button

10th

Payout tray

11

Credit display

12th

Coin slot

13

Token slot

14

Banknote entry slot

15

User card input slot

16

Return button

17th

Special games display

18th

Score display

19th

Free spins ad

20th

Additional profit gaming facility

21

Risk manager

22

Risk manager

23

Display fields

24th

Total loss display field

25th

Total loss display field

26

Risk button

27

Risk button

28

Separation device

29

Collection container

30th

Coin collecting tube

31

Entry opening

32

Dispensing opening

33

valuables

34

Slide guide

35

Slider

36

joint

37

Articulated lever

38

Servomotor

39

turntable

40

Locking element

41

Hopper

42

Feed chute

43

Center axis

44

Entry / exit opening

45

Feed chute

46

Cross element

47

wing

48

Maltese cross

49

openings

50

Axis of rotation

51

Peripheral edge

52

Chambers

53

Lever elements

54

pivot point

55

Multi-chamber coin compartment

56

Chambers

57

Sensors

58

Driving pin

59

Actuator

60

Driving pin

61

lever

62

Compression spring

63

attack

64

Slide element

65

Passage opening

66

Coupling device

67

Compression spring

68

Boardwalk

69

attack

70

Carrier

71

Stop element

Claims (38)

1. Separation device for valuables for coin-operated entertainment devices, which have a symbol-Spielein direction, possibly at least one additional profit-playing device and a computer-controlled control unit, with a profit output device which comprises a collecting container with at least one input or output opening for the valuables , characterized in that the output opening ( 32 ) of the collecting container ( 29 ) can be opened and closed by means of a driven locking element ( 40 ), the output of one, more or all of the valuable objects ( 33 ) in the collecting container ( 29 ) being sensitive can be regulated by the control unit. 2. Separating device according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking element ( 40 ) is designed as a slide guide ( 34 ) guided slide ( 35 ) which is connected via an articulated lever ( 37 ) to a Stellmo gate ( 38 ). 3. Separating device according to claim 1, characterized in that the blocking element ( 40 ) is designed as a cross element ( 46 ) which rotates with respect to the dispensing opening ( 32 ) and which detects the valuable objects ( 33 ). 4. Separating device according to claim 3, characterized in that the cross element ( 46 ) is designed in the manner of a Maltese cross ( 48 ). 5. Separating device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the cross element ( 46 ) transversely to the direction of delivery of the valuables ( 33 ) from the collective container ( 29 ) can be moved to this. 6. Separating device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the locking element ( 40 ) is circular sector-shaped and is provided with an opening ( 49 ) for receiving a valuable object ( 33 ). 7. Separating device according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking element ( 40 ) is designed as a pivotable bar, the valuables ( 33 ) detecting lever element ( 53 ). 8. separating device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the locking element ( 40 ) mo toric, electromagnetic or via a spring-mass system can be actuated. 9. Separating device according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking element ( 40 ) consists of two oppositely arranged lever elements ( 53 ) be, which are mutually pivotable. 10. Separating device according to claim 9, characterized in that either one or both lever elements ( 53 ) for opening and closing the delivery opening ( 32 ) of the collecting container ( 29 ) can be actuated. 11. Separating device according to claim 9, characterized in that at least one of the lever elements ( 53 ) can be actuated by motor or electromagnet. 12. Separating device according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the lever elements ( 53 ) are designed in the manner of pinball levers. 13. Separating device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the collecting container ( 29 ) is divided into at least two chambers ( 52 ) which can be filled with objects of value ( 33 ) of different value. 14. Separating device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the collecting container ( 29 ) consists of several superimposed chambers ( 52 ), each of the chambers ( 52 ) with objects of value ( 33 ) can be filled with different values. 15. Separating device according to one of claims 13 and 14, characterized in that each of the chambers ( 52 ) of the collecting container ( 29 ) is associated with a respective opening ( 32 ) opening and closing locking element ( 40 ). 16. Separating device according to claim 15, characterized in that each the respective output opening ( 32 ) of the chambers ( 52 ) of the collecting container ( 29 ) opening and closing locking element ( 40 ) is separately controllable by the control unit. 17. Separating device according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that the output opening ( 32 ) of the collecting container ( 29 ) by arranged on this actuating elements ( 59 ) in cooperation with a movable slide element ( 64 ), which a rela tive to Collection container ( 29 ) and to the slide element ( 64 ) movable multi-chamber coin compartment ( 55 ) in the output direction of the valuables ( 33 ) covers, can be opened and closed, the output of one, more or all of the valuables located in the collecting container ( 29 ) ( 33 ) can be regulated by the control unit. 18. Separation device according to claim 17, characterized in that the attached arrange the collecting container (29) th actuation elements (59) as two each of the collecting beöffnung to Ausga (32) (29) spaced drive pins (58, 60) are formed, which the Move more chamber coin compartment ( 55 ) and / or the slide element ( 64 ) when the collecting container ( 29 ) rotates relative to the latter. 19. Separating device according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that the chambers ( 56 ) of the Mehrkam mer coin compartment ( 55 ) with a rotation of the collecting container ( 29 ) via its dispensing opening ( 32 ) can be refilled step by step with valuables ( 33 ) . 20. Separation device according to one of claims 17 to 19, characterized in that the slider element (64) re to the output of the multi-chambered coin compartment valuables (33) located (55) in a dispensing tray (10) tively to the multi-chambered coin compartment (55 ) is movable. 21. Separating device according to one of claims 17 to 20, characterized in that both the multi-chamber coin compartment ( 55 ) and the slide element ( 64 ) through for dispensing all valuable objects ( 33 ) located in the collecting container ( 29 ) into the payment tray ( 10 ) the actuation elements ( 59 ) and a coupling device ( 66 ) are displaceable relative to the collecting container ( 29 ). 22. Separating device according to one of claims 17 to 21, characterized in that the multi-chamber coin compartment ( 55 ) and the slide element ( 64 ) can be moved by motor, electromagnetic or by means of spring force ( 62 , 67 ). 23. Separating device according to one of claims 17 to 12, characterized in that the multi-chamber coin compartment ( 55 ) and the slide element ( 64 ) can be pressed against corresponding housing-fixed stops ( 63 , 69 ) which oppose the relative movement to the collecting container ( 29 ) limit the spring force. 24. Separation device according to the preamble of An award 1, characterized in that the Ausgabeöff voltage (32) of the collecting container (29) is a cup to a payout (10) spaced Hopper (41) for the dispensable from the collection container (29) valuables ( 33 ) is too ordered. 25. Separating device according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that the dispensing opening ( 32 ) of the collecting container ( 29 ) has a tray ( 10 ) spaced apart by a transparent hopper ( 41 ) for the value that can be output from the collecting container ( 29 ) stands ( 33 ) is assigned. 26. Separating device according to claim 24 or 25, characterized in that the hopper ( 41 ) is provided for the output of valuables ( 33 ) of different valences. 27. Separating device according to one of claims 1 to 26, characterized in that the collecting container ( 29 ) is part of a real money filling jackpot. 28. Separating device according to one of claims 1 to 27, characterized in that the collecting container ( 29 ) is rigidly arranged. 29. Separating device according to one of claims 1 to 27, characterized in that the collecting container ( 29 ) is rotatable. 30. Separating device according to one of claims 1 to 29, characterized in that the collecting container ( 29 ) is disc-shaped, drum-shaped, spherical, plate-shaped or bowl-shaped. 31. Separating device according to one of claims 1 to 28, characterized in that the collecting container ( 29 ) is designed as a coin collecting tube ( 30 ). 32. Separating device according to one of claims 1 to 31, characterized in that the collecting container ( 29 ) has a separate and spaced input opening ( 31 ) from the dispensing opening ( 32 ). 33. Separating device according to one of claims 1 to 32, characterized in that the collecting container ( 29 ) is displaceable relative to its central axis ( 43 ). 34. Separating device according to one of claims 1 to 33, characterized in that the fill level of the Sam melbehälters ( 29 ) with valuables ( 33 ) is visible from outside of the entertainment device. 35. Separating device according to one of claims 1 to 34, characterized in that the collecting container ( 29 ) via an input or output opening ( 31 , 44 ) through a filling shaft ( 42 ) of a transport device with objects of value ( 33 ) can be filled. 36. Separating device according to one of claims 1 to 35, characterized in that the collecting container ( 29 ) depending on in the symbol game device ( 1 ) and / or additional profit game device ( 20 ) occurring game events gradually or completely refillable or emptied is. 37. Separating device according to one of claims 1 to 36, characterized in that each of the chambers ( 56 ) of the multi-chamber coin compartment ( 55 ) at least one sensor ( 57 ) for detecting the presence or absence of a valuable object ( 33 ) in the chamber ( 56 ). 38. Separating device according to one of claims 1 to 37, characterized in that the objects of value ( 33 ) are coins, tokens or the like.