EP0823693B1 - Method of emptying the hopper of a coin counting and sorting machine - Google Patents

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EP0823693B1
EP0823693B1 EP97250226A EP97250226A EP0823693B1 EP 0823693 B1 EP0823693 B1 EP 0823693B1 EP 97250226 A EP97250226 A EP 97250226A EP 97250226 A EP97250226 A EP 97250226A EP 0823693 B1 EP0823693 B1 EP 0823693B1
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  • the invention relates to a method for Unloading the plate space of flat running Münzcalledund Coin sorting machines according to the generic term of claim 1.
  • a coin sorting and counting machine is in the DE 1 574 176.
  • the well-known Münzsortierund Counting machine consists essentially of one Rotary plate with a horizontal Sorting channel, which has a failure opening and a Counting device, with a front of the Inlet of the sorting channel above the plate arranged, cantilevered, on the thickness of to be counted coins adjustable arm and with a adjustable to the thickness of the coins to be counted Coins transport device.
  • the device for sorting and counting coins a coin collective according to DE 34 19 589 C1 contains a horizontal coin plate, with a in the essentially tangent to the horizontal coin plate subsequent, with a spring-mounted Conveyor belt and with a vertical leading edge for the coins provided horizontal guideway.
  • the known devices all have a on the Machine fixed dish space in which the to be sorted and / or counted coins introduced become. A removal of coins or objects or the removal of impurities only possible after the machine has been shut down, at Machines with closed, inaccessible plate space only after an additional disassembly of the covers or the like. And after opening the Münztransportes.
  • the invention is based on the object Method for unloading the plate space of flat running coin counting and coin sorting machines too develop with which an automatic emptying and easy cleaning of the plate space and a Elimination of disturbances by e.g. Wedges in the Area of the coin inlet without opening the Münztransportes, the height limit and the like a high security against unauthorized access to Tellerraum be guaranteed.
  • the invention provides the features of the characterizing part of the claim.
  • the complete opening the plate space down allows the independent Elimination of wedges in the area of the coin infeed between the pay station and the deduction conveyor. Any existing foreign bodies are removed and do not stay in the cupboard while subsequent Counting or sorting processes. Also impurities of all kinds can not only be solved, but also be removed.
  • the Coin plate over the central axis of the Münztellers optionally up to 180 degrees to the left or to the right pivoted.
  • the coin plate rotates while doing so left or right, and the ones adhering to it Foreign bodies or impurities are due to the Centrifugal force moved away from the plate or fall behind down when the coin plate is stopped.
  • the Coin holder 1 essentially of a rotationally driven Coin plate 2 with a coin slot.
  • the coin holder 1 is located in a housing, not shown, and is equipped with a Base plate 6 connected to the also the Coin slot is attached.
  • the coin holder 1 can, for example, in a Self-service deposit machines are located. In such a case, the coin holder 1 is in one housed closed system, and the user of the Vending machines have no way to close the cupboard reach.
  • the coin plate 2 is according to the Fig.1 over its central axis 13 either to the left or to right, in the example of Figure 1 to the right, so obliquely pivoted that poured out the plate contents becomes. In extreme cases, the coin plate 2 is 180 Pivoted degrees, so that the Münzerellerêt after below shows.

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The method involves moving the coin plate (2) downwards without the associated coin shaft (12) by means of a tilting device (4) and the contents of the coin plate are fed out via an inclined path (5). The coin plate can be pivoted about its central axis by up to 180 degrees to the left or right as required. The plate can be tilted automatically after each counting and/or sorting process, e.g. to remove foreign bodies and dirt.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren zum Entladen des Tellerraumes von flachlaufenden Münzzählund Münzsortiermaschinen entsprechend dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. The invention relates to a method for Unloading the plate space of flat running Münzzählund Coin sorting machines according to the generic term of claim 1.

Eine Münzsortier- und Zählmaschine wird in der DE 1 574 176 beschrieben. Die bekannte Münzsortierund Zählmaschine besteht im wesentlichen aus einem drehangetriebenen Teller mit einem waagerechten Sortierkanal, welcher eine Ausfallöffnung und eine Zählvorrichtung aufweist, mit einem vor der Eintrittsöffnung des Sortierkanals über dem Teller angeordneten, einseitig gelagerten, auf die Dicke der zu zählenden Münzen einstellbaren Arm und mit einer auf die Dicke der zu zählenden Münzen einstellbaren Münzentransportvorrichtung.A coin sorting and counting machine is in the DE 1 574 176. The well-known Münzsortierund Counting machine consists essentially of one Rotary plate with a horizontal Sorting channel, which has a failure opening and a Counting device, with a front of the Inlet of the sorting channel above the plate arranged, cantilevered, on the thickness of to be counted coins adjustable arm and with a adjustable to the thickness of the coins to be counted Coins transport device.

Die Vorrichtung zum Sortieren und Zählen von Münzen eines Münzenkollektivs nach der DE 34 19 589 C1 enthält einen horizontalen Münzteller, mit einer im wesentlichen tangential an den horizontalen Münzteller anschließenden, mit einem federelastisch gelagerten Förderband und mit einer vertikalen Führungskante für die Münzen versehenen horizontalen Führungsbahn.The device for sorting and counting coins a coin collective according to DE 34 19 589 C1 contains a horizontal coin plate, with a in the essentially tangent to the horizontal coin plate subsequent, with a spring-mounted Conveyor belt and with a vertical leading edge for the coins provided horizontal guideway.

In der US 39 98 237 wird eine Münzensortiermaschine beschrieben, bei der eine nach unten siebartig offene Münzaufnahme vorgesehen ist, durch die Verunreinigungen durchfallen können. Die vorgesehenen Öffnungen erlauben jedoch keine Entleerung des Tellerraumes ohne eine Stillsetzung der Maschine.In US 39 98 237 a coin sorting machine described in which a down sieve-like open Coin receptacle is provided by the impurities can fall through. The openings provided However, do not allow emptying the plate space without a shutdown of the machine.

Aus dem Dokument US-A-5 232 399 ist ein Verfahren zum Entladen eines Münzentellerraumes bekannt, wobei der Münzenteller über eine Kippeinrichtung nach unten bewegt wird. Aus dem Dokument US-A-3 998 237 ist eine Münzzähl- und Münzsortiermaschine mit horizontal laufendem Drehteiler bekannt.From the document US-A-5 232 399 a method for the Unloading a Münzellerraumes known, wherein the Münzteller is moved down over a tilting device. From the Document US-A-3 998 237 is a coin counting and coin sorting machine with horizontally rotating turntable known.

Die bekannten Vorrichtungen weisen alle einen an der Maschine fest angeordneten Tellerraum auf, in den die zu sortierenden und/oder zu zählenden Münzen eingebracht werden. Eine Entnahme von Münzen oder Gegenständen oder die Entfernung von Verunreinigungen ist nur nach Stillegung der Maschine möglich, bei Maschinen mit geschlossenem, unzugänglichem Tellerraum nur nach einer zusätzlichen Demontage der Abdeckungen oder dgl. und nach Aufklappen des Münztransportes.The known devices all have a on the Machine fixed dish space in which the to be sorted and / or counted coins introduced become. A removal of coins or objects or the removal of impurities only possible after the machine has been shut down, at Machines with closed, inaccessible plate space only after an additional disassembly of the covers or the like. And after opening the Münztransportes.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren zum Entladen des Tellerraumes von flachlaufenden Münzzähl- und Münzsortiermaschinen zu entwickeln, mit dem eine automatische Entleerung und einfache Säuberung des Tellerraumes und eine Beseitigung von Störungen durch z.B. Verkeilungen im Bereich des Münzeinlaufs ohne Aufklappen des Münztransportes, der Höhenbegrenzung und dgl. sowie eine hohe Sicherheit gegen unbefugten Zugriff zum Tellerraum gewährleistet werden.The invention is based on the object Method for unloading the plate space of flat running coin counting and coin sorting machines too develop with which an automatic emptying and easy cleaning of the plate space and a Elimination of disturbances by e.g. Wedges in the Area of the coin inlet without opening the Münztransportes, the height limit and the like a high security against unauthorized access to Tellerraum be guaranteed.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe sieht die Erfindung die Merkmale des Kennzeichnungteils des Anspruchs vor. Die vollständige Öffnung des Tellerraums nach unten ermöglicht die selbständige Behebung von Verkeilungen im Bereich des münzeneinlaufs zwischen Münzenteller und Abzugsförderband. Eventuell vorhandene Fremdkörper werden entfernt und bleiben nicht im Tellerraum während nachfolgender Zähl- oder Sortierprozesse. Auch Verunreinigungen aller Art können nicht nur gelöst, sondern auch entfernt werden. To solve this problem, the invention provides the features of the characterizing part of the claim. The complete opening the plate space down allows the independent Elimination of wedges in the area of the coin infeed between the pay station and the deduction conveyor. Any existing foreign bodies are removed and do not stay in the cupboard while subsequent Counting or sorting processes. Also impurities of all kinds can not only be solved, but also be removed.

Gemäß der Erfindung wird der Münzenteller über die Mittelachse des Münzentellers wahlweise bis um 180 Grad nach links oder nach rechts geschwenkt. Der Münzenteller dreht sich dabei nach links oder nach rechts, und die darauf haftenden Fremdkörper oder Verunreinigungen werden infolge der Fliehkraft vom Teller wegbewegt oder fallen nach unten, wenn der Münzenteller angehalten wird.According to the invention will the Coin plate over the central axis of the Münztellers optionally up to 180 degrees to the left or to the right pivoted. The coin plate rotates while doing so left or right, and the ones adhering to it Foreign bodies or impurities are due to the Centrifugal force moved away from the plate or fall behind down when the coin plate is stopped.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.Further advantageous embodiments of the invention emerge from the dependent claims.

Die Erfindung ist nachfolgend anhand von in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen einer Vorrichtung zum Entladen des Tellerraums einer flachlaufenden Münzzähl- und Münzsortiermaschine näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

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The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to embodiments illustrated in the drawings of a device for unloading the plate space of a flat-running Münzzähl- and Münzsortiermaschine. Show it:
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Entsprechend der Darstellung in der Fig. 1 besteht die Münzaufnahme 1 im wesentlichen aus einem drehangetriebenen Münzenteller 2 mit einem Münzenschacht. Die Münzenaufnahme 1 befindet sich in einem nicht dargestellten Gehäuse und ist mit einer Grundplatte 6 verbunden, an der auch der Münzenschacht befestigt ist.As shown in FIG. 1, the Coin holder 1 essentially of a rotationally driven Coin plate 2 with a coin slot. The coin holder 1 is located in a housing, not shown, and is equipped with a Base plate 6 connected to the also the Coin slot is attached.

Die Münzaufnahme 1 kann sich beispielsweise in einem Selbstbedienungs-Einzahlungsautomaten befinden. In einem solchen Fall ist die Münzaufnahme 1 in einem geschlossenen System untergebracht, und der Nutzer des Automaten hat keine Möglichkeit, an den Tellerraum zu gelangen.The coin holder 1 can, for example, in a Self-service deposit machines are located. In In such a case, the coin holder 1 is in one housed closed system, and the user of the Vending machines have no way to close the cupboard reach.

In die Münzaufnahme 1 werden nicht dargestellte Münzen beispielsweise zur Zählung über einen nicht dargestellten Zuführschlitz eingebracht. Nach Start und Ablauf des Zählvorgangs bekommt der Nutzer des Automaten beispielsweise einen Beleg über die eingebrachte Summe ausgegeben, mit dem er seinen Einkauf tätigen oder mit dem er eine Gutschrift auf ein Konto veranlassen kann.In the coin holder 1 coins not shown for example, to count over a not introduced feed slot shown. After start and expiration of the counting process gets the user of the Automata, for example, a document on the spent sum spent with which he his Make a purchase or with a credit on can initiate an account.

Nach Beendigung einer solchen Dienstleistung wird automatisch ein Entlade- und Reinigungszyklus gestartet, der darin besteht, daß der Münzenteller 2 geschwenkt wird und eventuell aufgetretene Verklemmungen im Münzeinlaufbereich 15 gelöst werden, Fremdkörper ausgeleert und Verunreinigungen aller Art herausgeschüttet werden.After finishing such a service will be automatically a discharge and cleaning cycle started, which is that the Coin plate 2 is pivoted and possibly occurred jamming be solved in the coin inlet area 15, foreign matter emptied and contaminants of all kinds shaken out become.

Es kann auch vorgesehen sein, daß der Kunde des Automaten auf Knopfdruck den Zählvorgang unterbrechen oder abbrechen kann, und daß der eingegebene Inhalt über eine Ausgaberinne wieder entnehmbar ist. It can also be provided that the customer of the Automaten at the touch of a button interrupt the counting process or cancel, and that the entered content can be removed again via an outlet chute.

Der Münzenteller 2 wird entsprechend der Fig.1 über seine Mittelachse 13 wahlweise nach links oder nach rechts, im Beispiel nach Fig.1 nach rechts, so schräg geschwenkt, daß der Tellerinhalt herausgeschüttet wird. Im Extremfall wird der Münzenteller 2 um 180 Grad geschwenkt, so daß der Münzentellerboden nach unten zeigt.The coin plate 2 is according to the Fig.1 over its central axis 13 either to the left or to right, in the example of Figure 1 to the right, so obliquely pivoted that poured out the plate contents becomes. In extreme cases, the coin plate 2 is 180 Pivoted degrees, so that the Münzerellerboden after below shows.

Im Münzen-Einlaufbereich 15 oder im Münzerkennungsbereich 16 eventuell verklemmte Münzen oder Fremdkörper 17 werden nach dem Schwenken des Münztellers 2 in eine gewünschte Schrägstellung dadurch gelöst und entfernt, daß die Transportrichtung des Münztransports 14 umgekehrt wird (Fig. 2).In the coin entry area 15 or in the coin recognition area 16 possible jammed coins or foreign objects 17 are after pivoting the Münztellers 2 in a desired skew thereby solved and removed, that the transport direction of the coin transport 14th is reversed (Fig. 2).

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  1. Method for emptying the tray space of a flat-running coin-counting and coin-sorting machine, with a coin feed, comprising a horizontal coin tray with a coin shaft,
    characterized by,
    that the coin tray (2) is pivoted about its central axis (13) without the coin shaft (12) by up to 180° in a left or a right direction and the content of the tray is removed to an outside via a slope (5).
  2. Method according to claim 1, characterized by, that the coin tray (2) is automatically pivoted after each process of counting and/or sorting, in order to eliminate a jam and to remove contaminants and foreign objects.
  3. Method according to claims 1 or 2, characterized by, that in a closed self-service teller system (automat) the tray space which is inaccessible from an outside is pivoted automatically after each process of counting and of sorting coins and that a repeated misuse is ruled out by monitoring the process of counting and/or sorting coins and signaling irregularities.
  4. Method according to claims 1 or 2, characterized by, that the direction of rotation of the coin tray and/or of the coin transport direction is reversed after pivoting to dislodge contaminants.
  5. Method according to claim 4, characterized by, that a cleaning device is activated after pivoting of the coin tray (2).
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