EP0628930A1 - Dispositif de contrôle des pièces de monnaie avec moyens anti-fil - Google Patents
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- EP0628930A1 EP0628930A1 EP94107416A EP94107416A EP0628930A1 EP 0628930 A1 EP0628930 A1 EP 0628930A1 EP 94107416 A EP94107416 A EP 94107416A EP 94107416 A EP94107416 A EP 94107416A EP 0628930 A1 EP0628930 A1 EP 0628930A1
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- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F1/00—Coin inlet arrangements; Coins specially adapted to operate coin-freed mechanisms
- G07F1/04—Coin chutes
- G07F1/041—Coin chutes with means, other than for testing currency, for dealing with inserted foreign matter, e.g. "stuffing", "stringing" or "salting"
- G07F1/042—Coin chutes with means, other than for testing currency, for dealing with inserted foreign matter, e.g. "stuffing", "stringing" or "salting" the foreign matter being a long flexible member attached to a coin
- G07F1/043—Cutting or trapping of the flexible member or the attached coin
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- the invention relates to a coin validator with means against thread manipulation according to the preamble of claim 1.
- One of the ways to manipulate coin machines is to roll a real coin by a relatively thin thread through the coin validator. Since a real coin is used and the chronological sequence also corresponds to that of the real coins, the sensors recognize the authenticity of the coin as genuine and therefore also automatically feed it to the acceptance area. This is controlled by a so-called acceptance switch, which causes real coins to go to an acceptance channel and fake coins are directed into the return channel. In the direction of travel behind the acceptance gate, a presence sensor is provided which generates a credit signal so that the desired goods or services are granted. However, since the coin hangs on a thread, it does not get into the cash register, rather an attempt is made to pull it back through the thread, either to the insertion slot or up to the acceptance gate, in order to then allow it to enter the return channel.
- a variant of this manipulation consists in attaching a counterfeit coin or disc to the second thread end and inserting it after accepting the real coin.
- the second coin naturally goes into the return channel. An attempt is then made to recover the real coin in this way with the second coin.
- thermoelectrically cut a thread Since the heating element must not be constantly supplied with energy, appropriate precautions must be taken to ensure that the heating element is only switched on at a certain pressure. However, a corresponding effort is required for this, and skillful manipulation can very well prevent such pressure from being exerted.
- the invention has for its object to provide a coin validator that prevents tampering with genuine coins attached to thread without risk of damage to mechanical parts of the coin validator.
- a slot is formed on a section between the main plate and the raceway support plate, the width of which is smaller than the thickness of the smallest coin. It is also arranged such that when the thread attached to a coin is tightened in a position of the coin behind the track, the thread is moved into the slot open towards the thread.
- the invention is based on the knowledge that it is not harmful if a credit signal is generated from a coin attached to a thread if it is only ensured with sufficient certainty that the coin cannot be recovered.
- it is also based on the knowledge that in the path of the coin through the coin validator from the career carrier to a position behind the acceptance gate with the Coin-connected thread describes a more or less strong curve, whereby the thread receives a lateral movement component when tightened.
- This movement component can be used to insert the thread into the slot which is formed between the raceway support plate and the main plate. It is understood that its width must be sufficient so that the thread can enter easily. On the other hand, the slot must not be so wide that a coin can be pulled through it.
- At least one barb is preferably arranged in the slot, behind which the thread lies when an attempt is made to move the thread laterally out of the slot.
- the position of the so-called counterfeit money track which is attached to the main carrier plate and prevents coins from falling into the cash register when the track carrier is pivoted away, is particularly suitable for the application of a slot.
- Main plate rests. After being inserted through an appropriate insertion slot, the coin rolls along the more or less slightly inclined coin track in order to be checked for authenticity by several sensors on the coin track. After leaving the career, the coin falls in the direction of an acceptance or return channel, Depending on the circuit, an acceptance gate is closed when a real coin is displayed or opens to direct the real coin into the acceptance channel. If the coin reaches a position in which it would normally fall into the acceptance channel at the checkout, it is stopped by the thread, so that the thread tightens and thereby automatically enters the slot.
- the slot is preferably formed by cooperating recesses in the counterfeit money track and main plate, the barb being preferably formed on the track.
- a slot can also be provided in the acceptance channel behind the acceptance switch. This alternative is particularly favorable if the acceptance channel is arranged downstream of the acceptance gate in the direction of the coin drop and the acceptance gate is normally open. Above all, the second slot has the advantage that the acceptance gate, which may now be closed, for example by inserting a counterfeit coin at the second end of the thread, cannot be damaged by pulling the thread with the counterfeit coin.
- a coin validator 10 normally consists of a main plate and a so-called track carrier plate, which together form a coin path between a coin inlet channel 12 and a return channel 14 or an acceptance channel 16, the latter leading to a cash register or the like.
- 1 shows essentially a main plate 18 and parts of the track carrier plate, for example a coin track 19, which is normally attached to the track carrier plate and abuts the corresponding wall of the main plate 18.
- a counterfeit money track 20 on the main plate 18 serves to guide coins when the track carrier plate is open.
- Several sensors are assigned to the ramp-like inclined track 19 (not shown), which check the authenticity of the rolling coin. In a control and evaluation circuit, not shown, it is determined according to the output signals of the sensors whether the coin passing through is genuine or not.
- An acceptance switch 22 is activated accordingly.
- the acceptance gate 22 is closed when a real coin has been determined so that it rolls laterally to the acceptance channel 16. Otherwise the acceptance gate 22 remains open so that the falling coin is conveyed to the return channel 14.
- An optical presence sensor 24 or 26 is assigned to the acceptance channel 16 and also the return channel. If the presence sensor 24 detects a coin, a credit signal is generated so that the corresponding goods or services can be provided.
- Another presence sensor 28 or 30 is arranged in front of the acceptance gate 22 or in front of the presence sensor 24.
- a slot 32 is formed between the main plate 18 and the raceway 20, specifically from a recess 34 in the main plate and a recess 36 in the raceway 20. As can be seen, the slot 32 is at the free end of the raceway 20 broadened outwards, as can be seen at 38. Barbs 40 are provided within slot 32.
- FIG. 1 shows how a coin 42 is suspended from a thin thread 44.
- the different pulling directions Fa are indicated in Fig. 1 by the angle a. If the coin 42 is recognized as a real coin, it hits the closed acceptance gate 22 and reaches the position 42 ', the course of the thread being indicated by a dashed line at 44'.
- the presence sensor 24 generates the credit signal so that the goods can now be output or the service can be provided.
- the manipulator holds the coin 42 with the thread 44, so that the thread tightens and tries to move from position 44 'to position 44. This is because of the slot 32 already described is readily possible.
- the thread 44 enters the slot 32 in the direction of arrow 46. If the manipulator now tries to withdraw the coin, the coin 42 comes below the raceway 20 and strikes against it, since the slot 32 is narrower than the thickness of the coin 42. It is therefore no longer possible to get the coin out again by manipulating it through the inlet channel 12.
- the barbs 40 prevent the thread from being removed from the slot 32 again by manipulation.
- Fig. 3 it is indicated how the thread 44 is also connected at the other end to a coin 42 '' which was deliberately chosen as an unacceptable coin. It therefore reaches the return channel 14 via the non-actuated acceptance switch 22, which is intended to try to also retrieve the real coin 42, which is in position 42 ', by pulling on the coin 42'. As can be seen, the slot 32 prevents the coin 42 from reaching the return channel 14.
- the presence sensor 30 determines whether the sensor 30 responds again after the presence sensor 24 has been addressed, which indicates a thread manipulation. The formation of a credit signal can also be prevented in this way.
- the reverse case of acceptance is shown, ie in the rest position the acceptance gate 22a is closed, so that the incoming coin rolls to the return channel 14a.
- the coin reaches the acceptance channel 16a.
- the coin 42a which is suspended from a thread 44a, can therefore be retained in a similar manner by a slot on the track 20a, as explained in connection with FIGS. 1 and 2.
- a recess 21 is provided on the main plate 18a, into which a correspondingly shaped projection 23 of the plate 25 opposite the main plate 18 engages in the lower region.
- the projection 23 has on the side facing the channel 16a a ramp 27 of smaller width than the projection 23.
- the actuation of the coin switch 22a is indicated in FIG. 6 by the double arrow 56.
- Fig. 7 it can be seen that the slot 29 prevents the coin 42a from being pulled out if a fake coin 42a ′′ is attached to the other end of the thread 44a and enters the return channel 14a.
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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DE4318858 | 1993-06-07 | ||
DE4318858A DE4318858C2 (de) | 1993-06-07 | 1993-06-07 | Münzprüfer |
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EP0628930A1 true EP0628930A1 (fr) | 1994-12-14 |
EP0628930B1 EP0628930B1 (fr) | 1997-03-12 |
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EP94107416A Expired - Lifetime EP0628930B1 (fr) | 1993-06-07 | 1994-05-13 | Dispositif de contrÔle des pièces de monnaie avec moyens anti-fil |
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US (1) | US5511645A (fr) |
EP (1) | EP0628930B1 (fr) |
DE (2) | DE4318858C2 (fr) |
ES (1) | ES2100596T3 (fr) |
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DE19549407A1 (de) * | 1995-08-09 | 1997-02-13 | Nat Rejectors Gmbh | Münzvorrichtung |
DE19529259A1 (de) * | 1995-08-09 | 1997-02-13 | Nat Rejectors Gmbh | Münzvorrichtung |
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JP2002024775A (ja) * | 2000-07-06 | 2002-01-25 | Nippon Conlux Co Ltd | コイン型icカード用リーダライタ |
DE10201532A1 (de) * | 2002-01-17 | 2003-07-31 | Nat Rejectors Gmbh | Münzprüfer mit Fadenerkennung |
DE10310474B4 (de) * | 2003-03-11 | 2007-05-03 | National Rejectors, Inc. Gmbh | Münzprüfer für Automaten mit einer Vorrichtung zur Verhinderung einer Manipulation |
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- 1994-05-13 EP EP94107416A patent/EP0628930B1/fr not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1994-05-13 DE DE59402007T patent/DE59402007D1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
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DE2213375A1 (de) * | 1972-03-20 | 1973-10-04 | Pruemm Geb Heuser Margot | Elektronischer muenzpruefer |
DE2326343A1 (de) * | 1973-05-23 | 1974-12-19 | Standard Elektrik Lorenz Ag | Kassiereinrichtung |
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DE19549407A1 (de) * | 1995-08-09 | 1997-02-13 | Nat Rejectors Gmbh | Münzvorrichtung |
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DE59402007D1 (de) | 1997-04-17 |
DE4318858C2 (de) | 1997-05-22 |
US5511645A (en) | 1996-04-30 |
DE4318858A1 (de) | 1994-12-08 |
EP0628930B1 (fr) | 1997-03-12 |
ES2100596T3 (es) | 1997-06-16 |
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