EP0622763B2 - Coin sorting apparatus - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a sorting device for coins according to the preamble of claim 1.
- Electronic coin validators are able to process coins to check different values. Often there is Demand, the coins accepted by the coin acceptor sort by value. That need there is change, for example in the case of automatic machines should be able to surrender.
- Flap sorting device is approximately from DE 37 18 979 known.
- the flaps are made by electromagnets actuated by a suitable control device are controlled according to signals, which are generated in the coin validator. Allow flaps a relatively high speed of sorting, since the coins enter in free fall and at their speed can be reduced only slightly. Disadvantageous with such sorting devices, this is relative large space requirement, especially when the flaps are to be arranged on several levels one above the other, as is known from US-A-3,916,922.
- the sorting flaps are in three levels one above the other, and between the second and third A light barrier is provided on the level.
- a control device for the sorting device generates a switch-off signal for the electromagnetically operated flaps, when a coin enters or exits the light barrier.
- the electromagnets take one for the flap active, current-absorbing and an inactive state. In the inactive The flaps are biased by a spring. Another disadvantage is the relatively high power requirement for the Actuating magnets. Especially with battery operated ones Coin-operated machines affect the huge electricity demand unfavorable from electromagnets.
- the invention has for its object a sorting device of the type mentioned at the beginning, which is characterized by a compact design and allows a high sorting speed.
- the flap in the lower one Level a breakthrough or recess to which aligns the optical axis of a light barrier is.
- the control device generates a switch-off signal for the electromagnet of the upper flap, if one Coin into or out of the light barrier.
- the flaps in the one above the other Layers can be arranged very close together. Nevertheless enables the arrangement of the light barrier in the area the flaps and the corresponding breakthrough, that can be determined if the coins are the Pass the light barrier.
- This can create a new actuation signal generated for the flap arranged above be so that, for example, in the original position is reset, which is identical to the inactive state of the electromagnet. That too Reset signal assigned to the light barrier Flap can be initiated by the light barrier signal be, for example, by changing the light barrier signal after changing the coin the optical route.
- the quick reset of each flap above the light barrier the sorting device for the insertion on a subsequent one Coin ready for use. The coins can therefore to be thrown in very quick succession. For a coin validator with a sorting device the latter usually the acceptable throw-in frequency.
- the advantage is obtained that the electromagnet only switched on as long as to actuate the flaps are and therefore take up electricity as long as this is absolutely necessary. An unnecessary activation time and therefore useless power consumption is prevented.
- sorting flaps in two or more levels one below the other arranged they have an embodiment breakthroughs or recesses of the invention, with which light barriers interact. In this way, a position is determined of passing coins in every level of the sorting flaps.
- the flaps are in the inactive position of the electromagnets with its upper end against a stop on and between the flaps in this position and the a space is provided for the wall facing the stop, which is larger than the dimensions of the coins.
- a further saving in electricity can be achieved according to the invention can be achieved in that the control device the switch-on signals for the electromagnets in the Flap levels created one after the other.
- the temporal Graduation is determined by the minimum time which a coin from one flap to the next is needed, given.
- the light barriers provided for the flap control are used to determine where there is a coin located within the sorting device.
- the light barrier signal can also be used Generate credit signal, for example, when the last one Light barrier emits a corresponding signal that a coin has passed.
- Sorting devices outsmart to order without payment to obtain goods or services from money.
- way is to put a real coin on hang a thread and put the coin through the Coin validator and then through the sorting device let run to get out the coin afterwards or generate a credit signal again.
- the control device a monitoring level that includes the chronological order signals of the light barriers detected and generates an erase signal or the like if that Output signal of the lower light barrier before the upper is generated.
- the excitation of the light barriers in reverse order to the direction of the Coin is an indication that a coin has been pulled out again shall be.
- the delete signal then serves to cancel the credit signal that has already been generated.
- a sorting device 10 has two parallel plates 12, 14 and one adjoining the plate 14 third plate 16, between which plates flaps 18, 20, 22, 24, 28 are pivotally mounted.
- the Swiveling takes place about an axis perpendicular to the Drawing level at the lower end of flaps 18 to 28.
- the flaps 18 to 28 are by electromagnets, not shown actuated, the flaps 24, 28 coupled and be adjusted by a single magnet.
- the flaps 18 to 28 are in the rest position or in one Position shown in which the electromagnets de-energized are therefore not consuming any electricity.
- the Flap 20 is against a stop member 32 on the Plate 12 on, while the flap 22 on a stop member 34 abuts between the plates 14, 16.
- the flap 24 lies on a stop member 36 and the flap 28 on a stop component 40.
- the electromagnets or the flaps therefore expediently a spring on which the flaps 18 to 28 in the rest position preload.
- the first level is the acceptance level, in which the flap 18 in the rest position in the direction Arrow 42 falling coins to a coin career 44 steers on which they roll into a return.
- the flaps 20, 22 form the second level, with their axes in are at the same height and therefore have the same timing can be used. The same applies to the axes the flaps 24, 28, which represent the third level.
- the second and third levels are light barriers A and B assigned.
- the light barrier A is as Scheme shown in Fig. 2. It consists of one optical transmitter element 44 and an optical receiver element 46, both of which are arranged in the plate 16 are. It also contains a deflection prism 48 in the Plate 12, the transmission beam of the transmitter element 44th deflected to the receiving element 46.
- the light barrier B is structured analogously.
- the flap 20 has a recess 50 at the top and the longer flap 22 one Breakthrough 52 so that the light of the transmitter element 44 can freely reach the prism 48 and from this back to receiving element 46. It is too conceivable, one breakthrough for each element 44, 46 or provide a recess. In any case possible with the help of light barrier A, the position of a Detect coin in the area of the flaps 20, 22.
- the flaps 24, 28 have openings 54, 56, the stop components 36, 40 also with corresponding Breakthroughs 58 are provided. Also in The third level can therefore be the position of a coin can be detected in the area of the flaps 24, 28.
- the optical components 44, 46 are with a printed circuit board 60 soldered to the outside of the board 16 in appropriately attached.
- the circuit board carries also the other components for a suitable, not shown Control device for actuating the flaps 18 to 28 and for evaluating the signals of the light barriers A and B.
- FIG. 3 shows the actuation of the electromagnet for the flaps of the first to third levels.
- the Flaps 20, 22 are only activated alternatively, each after the value signal for the tested coin. This Value signal is generated in a coin validator that is above the sorting device 10 is arranged (not shown).
- the flaps 18 to 28 are in time staggered switched on. From the operation of the Flap 18 passes until flap 20 or 22 is actuated a period of 20 ms. Until the actuation of the Flaps 24, 28 pass a total time of 50 ms.
- the insertion or removal of a coin in the light barriers A and B is through a pulse X1 and X2, respectively indicated.
- the pulse X2 of the light barrier B can, for example also be used to provide a credit signal produce.
- a monitoring level not shown, can also the order of the light barrier pulses Register A and B.
- the pulse X2 appears the pulse X1, this is an indication that a coin should be brought back with the help of a thread.
- a correspondingly generated delete signal then serves to to eliminate that credit signal so that a sell or the like does not take place.
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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Sortiervorrichtung
für Münzen nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a sorting device
for coins according to the preamble of
Elektronische Münzprüfer sind in der Lage, Münzen unterschiedlichen Werts zu prüfen. Häufig besteht die Forderung, die vom Münzprüfer angenommenen Münzen dem Wert nach zu sortieren. Diese Notwendigkeit besteht beispielsweise bei Automaten, die Wechselgeld herauszugeben in der Lage sein sollen.Electronic coin validators are able to process coins to check different values. Often there is Demand, the coins accepted by the coin acceptor sort by value. That need there is change, for example in the case of automatic machines should be able to surrender.
Es sind verschiedene Verfahren bekannt, Münzen mechanisch so umzulenken, daß sie in zugeordnete Annahmeschächte oder dergleichen fallen. Eines besteht darin, die herabfallenden Münzen zu einer geneigten Laufbahn zu lenken, an der ein oder mehrere Fenster unterschiedlichen Durchmessers angeordnet sind, in die die Münzen je nach Größe hineinfallen (sogenannte Fenstersortierung). Es ist ferner bekannt, einen Ablenkblock mit unterschiedlich angeordneten und geformten Ablenkflächen vorzusehen, auf den die herabfallenden Münzen auftreffen und je nach Breite und Durchmesser in unterschiedliche Annahmekanäle gelenkt werden.Various methods are known, coins mechanically redirect so that they are in assigned acceptance shafts or the like fall. There is one in that the falling coins to an inclined Steer career on one or more windows of different diameters are arranged in the the coins fall in depending on their size (so-called Window sorting). It is also known a deflection block with differently arranged and shaped Deflection surfaces to be provided on the falling Coins hit and depending on the width and diameter be directed into different acceptance channels.
Schließlich ist bekannt, zur Sortierung von Münzen Weichen oder Klappen einzusetzen. Eine derartige Klappensortiervorrichtung ist etwa aus der DE 37 18 979 bekanntgeworden. Die Klappen werden durch Elektromagnete betätigt, die von einer geeigneten Steuervorrichtung angesteuert werden nach Maßgabe von Signalen, die in dem Münzprüfer erzeugt werden. Klappen erlauben eine relativ hohe Schnelligkeit bei der Sortierung, da die Münzen im freien Fall eintreten und in ihrer Geschwindigkeit nur geringfügig verringert werden. Nachteilig bei derartigen Sortiervorrichtungen ist der relativ große Platzbedarf, vor allen Dingen, wenn die Klappen in mehreren Ebenen übereinander anzuordnen sind, wie dies aus der US-A-3 916 922 bekannt geworden ist. Die Sortierklappen sind in drei Ebenen übereinander angeordnet, und zwischen der zweiten und der dritten Ebene ist eine Lichtschranke vorgesehen. Eine Steuervorrichtung für die Sortiervorrichtung erzeugt ein Ausschaltsignal für die elektromagnetisch betätigten Klappen, wenn eine Münze in die Lichtschranke ein- oder aus dieser austaucht.Finally, it is known to sort coins Use switches or flaps. Such Flap sorting device is approximately from DE 37 18 979 known. The flaps are made by electromagnets actuated by a suitable control device are controlled according to signals, which are generated in the coin validator. Allow flaps a relatively high speed of sorting, since the coins enter in free fall and at their speed can be reduced only slightly. Disadvantageous with such sorting devices, this is relative large space requirement, especially when the flaps are to be arranged on several levels one above the other, as is known from US-A-3,916,922. The sorting flaps are in three levels one above the other, and between the second and third A light barrier is provided on the level. A control device for the sorting device generates a switch-off signal for the electromagnetically operated flaps, when a coin enters or exits the light barrier.
Zur Betätigung der Klappe nehmen die Elektromagneten für die Klappe einen aktiven, stromaufnehmenden und einen inaktiven Zustand ein. In den inaktiven Zustand sind die Klappen durch eine Feder vorgespannt. Nachteilig ist ferner der relativ große Strombedarf für die Betätigungsmagneten. Insbesondere bei batteriebetriebenen Münzautomaten wirkt sich der große Strombedarf von Elektromagneten ungünstig aus.To operate the flap, the electromagnets take one for the flap active, current-absorbing and an inactive state. In the inactive The flaps are biased by a spring. Another disadvantage is the relatively high power requirement for the Actuating magnets. Especially with battery operated ones Coin-operated machines affect the huge electricity demand unfavorable from electromagnets.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Sortiervorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die sich durch eine kompakte Bauweise auszeichnet und eine hohe Sortiergeschwindigkeit zuläßt.The invention has for its object a sorting device of the type mentioned at the beginning, which is characterized by a compact design and allows a high sorting speed.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs
1 gelöst.This task is characterized by the features of the
Erfindungsgemäß weist die Klappe in der unteren Ebene einen Durchbruch oder eine Ausnehmung auf, zu der die optische Achse einer Lichtschranke ausgerichtet ist. Die Steuervorrichtung erzeugt ein Ausschaltsignal für den Elektromagneten der oberen Klappe, wenn eine Münze in die Lichtschranke ein- oder aus dieser austaucht.According to the invention, the flap in the lower one Level a breakthrough or recess to which aligns the optical axis of a light barrier is. The control device generates a switch-off signal for the electromagnet of the upper flap, if one Coin into or out of the light barrier.
Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Sortiervorrichtung können die Klappen in den übereinander angeordneten Ebenen sehr nahe zusammen angeordnet sein. Gleichwohl ermöglicht die Anordnung der Lichtschranke im Bereich der Klappen und der entsprechende Durchbruch, daß festgestellt werden kann, wenn die Münzen die Lichtschranke passieren. Dadurch kann ein neues Betätigungssignal für die darüber angeordnete Klappe erzeugt werden, so daß diese zum Beispiel in die Ursprungsstellung zurückverstellt wird, die identisch ist mit dem inaktiven Zustand des Elektromagneten. Auch das Rücksetzsignal der der Lichtschranke zugeordneten Klappe kann durch das Lichtschrankensignal initiiert werden, beispielsweise durch die Änderung des Lichtschrankensignals nach dem Austauchen der Münze aus der optischen Strecke. Die schnelle Rückstellung der jeweils über der Lichtschranke liegenden Klappe macht die Sortiervorrichtung für den Einwurf auf eine nachfolgende Münze betriebsbereit. Die Münzen können daher in sehr rascher Folge nacheinander eingeworfen werden. Bei einem Münzprüfer mit Sortiervorrichtung bestimmt letztere normalerweise die annehmbare Einwurffrequenz.In the sorting device according to the invention the flaps in the one above the other Layers can be arranged very close together. Nevertheless enables the arrangement of the light barrier in the area the flaps and the corresponding breakthrough, that can be determined if the coins are the Pass the light barrier. This can create a new actuation signal generated for the flap arranged above be so that, for example, in the original position is reset, which is identical to the inactive state of the electromagnet. That too Reset signal assigned to the light barrier Flap can be initiated by the light barrier signal be, for example, by changing the light barrier signal after changing the coin the optical route. The quick reset of each flap above the light barrier the sorting device for the insertion on a subsequent one Coin ready for use. The coins can therefore to be thrown in very quick succession. For a coin validator with a sorting device the latter usually the acceptable throw-in frequency.
Ferner wird der Vorteil erhalten, daß die Elektromagneten zur Betätigung der Klappen nur so lange eingeschaltet sind und mithin Strom aufnehmen, solange dies unbedingt erforderlich ist. Eine unnötige Aktivierungszeit und damit eine nutzlose Stromaufnahme wird daher, unterbunden.Furthermore, the advantage is obtained that the electromagnet only switched on as long as to actuate the flaps are and therefore take up electricity as long as this is absolutely necessary. An unnecessary activation time and therefore useless power consumption is prevented.
Sind Sortierklappen in zwei oder mehr Ebenen untereinander angeordnet, haben diese nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung jeweils Durchbrüche oder Ausnehmungen, mit denen Lichtschranken zusammenwirken. Auf diese Weise erfolgt eine Positionsermittlung von passierenden Münzen in jeder Ebene der Sortierklappen.Are sorting flaps in two or more levels one below the other arranged, they have an embodiment breakthroughs or recesses of the invention, with which light barriers interact. In this way, a position is determined of passing coins in every level of the sorting flaps.
Auch bei mehreren Lichtschranken übereinander ist es möglich, die Betätigung einer Klappe durch die Lichtschranke in der Ebene darunter vornehmen zu lassen, um ein rasches Rückstellen der oberen Klappe zu bewerkstelligen und damit eine minimale Stromaufnahme des Elektromagneten.Even with several light barriers on top of each other it is possible to operate a flap through the light barrier in the level below, to quickly reset the top door and therefore a minimal power consumption of the electromagnet.
Nach einer anderen Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegen die Klappen in der inaktiven Stellung der Elektromagneten mit ihrem oberen Ende gegen einen Anschlag an und zwischen den Klappen in dieser Stellung und der dem Anschlag zugekehrten Wand ist ein Raum vorgesehen, der größer ist als die Abmessungen der Münzen. Sobald der obere Rand der hindurchtretenden Münze den Anschlag verlassen hat, kann die entsprechende Klappe gegen den Anschlag geschwenkt werden, ohne daß Gefahr besteht, daß die Münze durch die in die Ruhestellung zurückschwenkende Klappe eingeklemmt wird.According to another embodiment of the invention the flaps are in the inactive position of the electromagnets with its upper end against a stop on and between the flaps in this position and the a space is provided for the wall facing the stop, which is larger than the dimensions of the coins. Once the top of the coin passing through has left the attack, the corresponding Flap can be pivoted against the stop without that there is a risk that the coin will go into the rest position the swinging flap is trapped becomes.
Eine weitere Stromeinsparung kann erfindungsgemäß dadurch erzielt werden, daß die Steuervorrichtung die Einschaltsignale für die Elektromagneten in den Klappenebenen zeitlich nacheinander erzeugt. Die zeitliche Abstaffelung wird durch die Mindestzeit, welche eine Münze von einer ersten zur nächsten Klappe benötigt, vorgegeben.A further saving in electricity can be achieved according to the invention can be achieved in that the control device the switch-on signals for the electromagnets in the Flap levels created one after the other. The temporal Graduation is determined by the minimum time which a coin from one flap to the next is needed, given.
Die für die Klappensteuerung vorgesehenen Lichtschranken dienen zur Feststellung, wo sich eine Münze innerhalb der Sortiervorrichtung befindet. Das Lichtschrankensignal kann auch dazu verwendet werden, ein Kreditsignal zu erzeugen, beispielsweise, wenn die letzte Lichtschranke ein entsprechendes Signal abgibt, daß eine Münze passiert hat.The light barriers provided for the flap control are used to determine where there is a coin located within the sorting device. The light barrier signal can also be used Generate credit signal, for example, when the last one Light barrier emits a corresponding signal that a coin has passed.
Es wird immer wieder versucht, Münzprüfer und Sortiervorrichtungen zu überlisten, um ohne Zahlung von Geld Ware oder Dienstleistungen zu erlangen. Ein Weg besteht zum Beispiel darin, eine echte Münze an einem Faden aufzuhängen und die Münze durch den Münzprüfer und anschließend durch die Sortiervorrichtung laufen zu lassen, um die Münze danach wieder herauszuholen oder erneut ein Kreditsignal zu erzeugen. In diesem Zusammenhang sieht eine Ausgestaltung der Erfindung vor, daß bei zwei Lichtschranken die Steuervorrichtung eine Überwachungsstufe enthält, die die zeitliche Reihenfolgesignale der Lichtschranken erfaßt und ein Löschsignal oder dergleichen erzeugt, wenn das Ausgangssignal der unteren Lichtschranke vor dem der oberen erzeugt wird. Die Erregung der Lichtschranken in umgekehrter Reihenfolge wie die Laufrichtung der Münze ist ein Indiz dafür, daß eine Münze wieder herausgezogen werden soll. Das Löschsignal dient dann dazu, das bereits erzeugte Kreditsignal wieder aufzuheben.It is tried again and again, and Sorting devices outsmart to order without payment to obtain goods or services from money. On For example, way is to put a real coin on hang a thread and put the coin through the Coin validator and then through the sorting device let run to get out the coin afterwards or generate a credit signal again. In In this context, an embodiment of the Invention before that with two light barriers, the control device a monitoring level that includes the chronological order signals of the light barriers detected and generates an erase signal or the like if that Output signal of the lower light barrier before the upper is generated. The excitation of the light barriers in reverse order to the direction of the Coin is an indication that a coin has been pulled out again shall be. The delete signal then serves to cancel the credit signal that has already been generated.
Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von Zeichnungen näher erläutert.
- Fig. 1
- zeigt einen Schnitt durch eine erfindungsgemäße Sortiervorrichtung.
- Fig. 2
- zeigt schematisch eine Lichtschrankenanordnung der Sortiervorrichtung nach Fig. 1.
- Fig. 3
- zeigt ein Diagramm der Schaltimpulse für Elektromagneten der Sortiervorrichtung nach Fig. 1.
- Fig. 1
- shows a section through a sorting device according to the invention.
- Fig. 2
- schematically shows a light barrier arrangement of the sorting device according to FIG. 1.
- Fig. 3
- shows a diagram of the switching pulses for electromagnets of the sorting device of FIG. 1st
Eine Sortiervorrichtung 10 weist zwei parallele Platten
12, 14 auf sowie eine sich an die Platte 14 anschließende
dritte Platte 16, zwischen welchen Platten Klappen
18, 20, 22, 24, 28 schwenkbar gelagert sind. Die
Schwenkbarkeit erfolgt um eine Achse senkrecht zur
Zeichenebene am unteren Ende der Klappen 18 bis 28.
Die Klappen 18 bis 28 werden durch nicht gezeigte Elektromagneten
betätigt, wobei die Klappen 24, 28 gekoppelt
und von einem einzigen Magneten verstellt werden.
Die Klappen 18 bis 28 sind in der Ruhelage bzw. in einer
Stellung gezeigt, in der die Elektromagneten entregt
sind, mithin keinen Strom aufnehmen. Die Klappe 18, die
als Annahmeweiche dient, liegt dabei mit ihrem oberen
Ende gegen einen Anschlag 30 der Plane 14 an. Die
Klappe 20 liegt gegen ein Anschlagbauteil 32 an der
Platte 12 an, während die Klappe 22 an einem Anschlagbauteil
34 zwischen den Platten 14, 16 anliegt. Die Klappe
24 liegt an einem Anschlagbauteil 36 und die Klappe
28 an einem Anschlagbauteil 40 an. Die Elektromagneten
bzw. die Klappen weisen daher zweckmäßigerweise
eine Feder auf, welche die Klappen 18 bis 28 in der Ruhelage
vorspannen.A
Wie erkennbar, sind drei Ebenen von Klappen gebildet,
wobei die erste Ebene die Annahmeebene darstellt,
in der die Klappe 18 in der Ruhelage in Richtung
Pfeil 42 herabfallende Münzen zu einer Münzlaufbahn
44 lenkt, auf der sie in eine Rückgabe rollen. Die Klappen
20, 22 bilden die zweite Ebene, wobei ihre Achsen in
gleicher Höhe liegen und somit die gleiche Zeitsteuerung
verwendet werden kann. Das gleiche trifft zu auf die Achsen
der Klappen 24, 28, welche die dritte Ebene darstellen.As can be seen, three levels of flaps are formed,
where the first level is the acceptance level,
in which the
Der zweiten und der dritten Ebene sind Lichtschranken
A und B zugeordnet. Die Lichtschranke A ist als
Schema in Fig. 2 wiedergegeben. Sie besteht aus einem
optischen Senderelement 44 und einem optischen Empfangselement
46, welche beide in der Platte 16 angeordnet
sind. Sie enthält ferner ein Umlenkprisma 48 in der
Platte 12, das den Sendestrahl des Senderelements 44
zum Empfangselement 46 umlenkt. Die Lichtschranke B
ist analog aufgebaut.The second and third levels are light barriers
A and B assigned. The light barrier A is as
Scheme shown in Fig. 2. It consists of one
Wie erkennbar, hat die Klappe 20 eine Ausnehmung
50 am oberen Ende und die längere Klappe 22 einen
Durchbruch 52, so daß das Licht des Senderelements
44 ungehindert zum Prisma 48 gelangen kann und von
diesem zurück zum Empfangselement 46.Es ist auch
denkbar, pro Element 44, 46 jeweils einen Durchbruch
bzw. eine Ausnehmung vorzusehen. In jedem Falle ist
mit Hilfe der Lichtschranke A möglich, die Position einer
Münze im Bereich der Klappen 20, 22 zu erfassen.As can be seen, the
Analog haben die Klappen 24, 28 Durchbrüche 54,
56, wobei die Anschlagbauteile 36, 40 ebenfalls mit entsprechenden
Durchbrüchen 58 versehen sind. Auch in
der dritten Ebene kann mithin die Position einer Münze
im Bereich der Klappen 24, 28 erfaßt werden.Similarly, the
Die optischen Bauteile 44, 46 sind mit einer Leiterplatte
60 verlötet, die an der Außenseite der Platte 16 in
geeigneter Weise angebracht ist. Die Leiterplatte trägt
auch die anderen Bauteile für eine geeignete nicht gezeigte
Steuervorrichtung zur Betätigung der Klappen 18
bis 28 und zur Auswertung der Signale der Lichtschranken
A und B.The
Am Ende der Sortiervorrichtung 10 sind fünf Austritte
62, 64, 68, 70 und 72 vorgesehen, die mit nicht gezeigten
Annahmeschächten ausgerichtet sind. Eine in
Richtung Pfeil 42 eintretende Münze kann daher je nach
ihrem Wert und der Stellung der Klappen 20 bis 28 zu
einer der Austrittsöffnungen 62 bis 72 gelenkt werden.
Wie erwähnt, sind die Klappen 24, 28 gekoppelt und werden
mithin nur gemeinsam verstellt.At the end of the
Aus Fig. 3 geht die Betätigung der Elektromagneten
für die Klappen der ersten bis dritten Ebene hervor. Die
Klappen 20, 22 werden nur alternativ angesteuert, je
nach dem Wertsignal für die geprüfte Münze. Dieses
Wertsignal wird in einem Münzprüfer erzeugt, der oberhalb
der Sortiervorrichtung 10 angeordnet ist (nicht gezeigt).
Wie erkennbar, werden die Klappen 18 bis 28 zeitlich
gestaffelt eingeschaltet. Von der Betätigung der
Klappe 18 bis zur Betättigung der Klappe 20 oder 22 vergeht
ein Zeitraum von 20 ms. Bis zur Betätigung der
Klappen 24, 28 vergeht insgesamt ein Zeitraum von 50
ms. Das Ein- bzw. Austauchen einer Münze in den Lichtschranken
A und B ist durch einen Impuls X1 bzw. X2
angedeutet. Es ist zu erkennen, daß mit dem Eintauchen
einer Münze in die Lichtschranke A bzw. mit der Anstiegsflanke
des Impulses X1 der Magnet für die Klappe
18 wieder entregt wird. Der Magnet für die Klappe 20
oder 22 wird entregt, wenn die Münze in die Lichtschranke
B eintaucht. Die Klappen 18, 20, 22 bleiben daher nur
so lange in der Betriebsstellung und ihre Magneten sind
nur so lange erregt, wie dies für den Betrieb der Sortiervorrichtung
unbedingt erforderlich ist. Wie in Fig. 1 zu
erkennen, ist in der Ruhestellung der Klappen 18 bis 22
bis zur zugehörigen Wand bzw. im Anschlagbauteil ausreichend
Raum vorhanden, daß eine Münze, die sich
noch im Bereich der jeweiligen Klappe befindet, nicht
eingeklemmt wird, wenn die Klappe in ihre Ruhestellung
zurückkehrt. Die Rückstellung der Klappe in die Ruhestellung
kann daher bereits beginnen, wenn sich die
Münze noch teilweise im Bereich der zugehörigen Klappe
befindet. Somit können die Klappen 24, 28 bereits mit
der abfallenden Flanke des Impulses X2 zurückgestellt
werden, d.h. wenn die Münze die Lichtschranke B verläßt.3 shows the actuation of the electromagnet
for the flaps of the first to third levels. The
Der Impuls X2 der Lichtschranke B kann zum Beispiel auch dazu verwendet werden, ein Kreditsignal zu erzeugen. Eine nicht gezeigte Überwachungsstufe kann außerdem die Reihenfolge der Impulse der Lichtschranken A und B registrieren. Erscheint der Impuls X2 vor dem Impuls X1, ist dies ein Indiz dafür, daß eine Münze mit Hilfe eines Fadens wieder zurückgeholt werden soll. Ein entsprechend erzeugtes Löschsignal dient dann dazu, daß Kreditsignal zu eliminieren, so daß ein Verkaufsvorgang oder dergleichen nicht stattfindet.The pulse X2 of the light barrier B can, for example also be used to provide a credit signal produce. A monitoring level, not shown, can also the order of the light barrier pulses Register A and B. The pulse X2 appears the pulse X1, this is an indication that a coin should be brought back with the help of a thread. A correspondingly generated delete signal then serves to to eliminate that credit signal so that a sell or the like does not take place.
Claims (6)
- A classifying device (10) for coins comprising pivotally journaled flaps (18, 20, 22, 24, 28) actuated by solenoids arranged in three planes one above the other, said flaps guiding coins entering from above to associate accept chutes or the like, further comprising control means for generating control signals for the solenoids depending on the coin denomination signals of a coin testing device arranged above the classifying device, providing a light barrier (A, B), said control means generate a switch-off signal for the solenoid of at least a flap (8, 20, 22, 24, 28) when a coin enters or leaves the light barrier (A, B), wherein the solenoids to actuate the flaps (20, 22, 24, 28) are either activated to attain a current drawing condition or inactived and which solenoids are biased by a spring towards the inactive condition, characterized in that the flaps (20, 22, 24, 28) arranged in the lower planes include an aperture (52, 54, 56) or a recess (50) cooperating with the light barrier (A, B) each, wherein the optical axis of the corresponding light barrier is aligned to the aperture (52, 54, 56) or to the recess (50).
- The classifying device of claim 1, characterized in that the signal delivered by a light barrier (A, B) serves to actuate a solenoid each of a flap arranged above.
- The classifying device of claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the flaps (18 through 28) engage a stopper (30, 32, 34, 36, 40) with its upper end in the inactive position of the solenoids and that a space is provided between said flaps and this position and the wall associated to the stopper which space is larger than the dimensions of the coins.
- The classifying device of one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the control means generates the energizing signals for the solenoids in the flap planes successively with respect to time.
- The classifying device of one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the signal delivered by a light barrier (A, B) defines a credit signal at the same time.
- The classifying device of one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the control means comprises a monitoring circuit associated to a pair of light barrier planes (A, B) which monitoring circuit senses the sequence of the signals with respect to time generated by the light barriers (A, B) and generating an erasing signal or the like, when the signal of the lower light barrier (B) is generated before the signal of the upper light barrier (A) occurs.
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