EP1387328A1 - Münzbehälter - Google Patents

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EP1387328A1
EP1387328A1 EP03380179A EP03380179A EP1387328A1 EP 1387328 A1 EP1387328 A1 EP 1387328A1 EP 03380179 A EP03380179 A EP 03380179A EP 03380179 A EP03380179 A EP 03380179A EP 1387328 A1 EP1387328 A1 EP 1387328A1
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scrapers
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Jesus Franco Munoz
Joaquin Franco Munoz
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Proindumar SL
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D9/00—Counting coins; Handling of coins not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
    • G07D9/008—Feeding coins from bulk

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  • the present invention relates to as a hopper, designed for application in amusement machines and in all types of coin-operated machines in general.
  • the hopper is the "wheel" type modulated by three basic parts working together forming a revolving unit, wherein one of these parts is modulated by a coin conveyor disc, while one of the other parts, attached to the previous one, is formed by a plurality of radial and elastic arms protruding from a central core connected to the conveyor disc and whose elastic arms form scrapers that, by means of the third part, is also formed by radial arms supported on the aforementioned elastic arms protruding slightly through the respective slots established for said purpose in the coin conveyor arm; all of this forming an unit that when rotating pulls, between each pair of slots and hence between each pair of scrapers protruding therefrom, a coin, which upon reaching a trigger in the chassis in which the unit is mounted, will pass to the corresponding coin guide slot and at the same time cause the withdrawal of the respective scraper.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a hopper with the fewest number of parts possible that offers greater speed and reliability in the exit of coins with regard to the devices designed for such purposes.
  • a hopper for payment mechanisms based on a revolving disc with a series of radial slots is disclosed.
  • This disc is situated inside the compartment that receives the coins and constitutes one of the walls thereof.
  • In each slot there is retractable scraper protruding towards one side of the disc, so that when the disc turns only the coins are pulled, i.e. each coin is positioned between two scrapers protruding through two consecutive slots reaching a point where a trigger diverts the coins towards the coin guide slot.
  • this hopper resolves a series of problems found in conventional hoppers, it is on the other hand structurally complex, since it requires as many scrapers as there are slots in the disc. This hopper also requires other elements that push the scrapers towards the emergency position so that after the withdrawal of each scraper when passing the area where the coins are diverted, the scraper occupies its emergency position in order to pull once again new coins that it collects from the coin compartment.
  • the "wheel” type hopper, object of the invention is designed as an anti-jamming system able to operate with different size coins and achieve better speed and reliability in the exit of the coins in comparison to those hoppers known to date and all of this is based on an unit modulated by three basic parts, all of simple structure, easy to assemble and highly functional.
  • the hopper includes a coin conveyor disc as is conventional, a radial and elastic arm disc protruding from a core, hereinafter referred to as a “multi-scraper marguerite with elastic arms,” and another plurality of arms, also radial, protruding from another central core, hereinafter referred to as an "auxiliary support marguerite", so that when assembled these three parts are attached to one another so that the disc constitutes a lateral wall of the coin container with this disc being powered by a motor such as those typically used in conventional hoppers.
  • auxiliary support marguerite another plurality of arms, also radial, protruding from another central core
  • auxiliary support marguerite another central core
  • the "multi-scraper marguerite with elastic arms” is formed by a series of radial arms that project from a central core uniting them in the central area of the disc, specifically on the rear face of this.
  • the elastic arms are at an equal angular distance to the disc slots so that the scrapers, which form a part of the elastic arms, are positioned in the slots of the revolving disc. All of this is done in such a way so that the overhanging part of the scrapers through the slots presents a sufficient enough projection to support and push the coin that it has to pull when the array rotates.
  • each elastic arm has at its end a small flange acting as a trigger facilitating its movement and the withdrawal of the scraper until situating it close to the surface of the disc, when the scraper in its rotation should find itself in position with the trigger established for such purpose in the chassis the disc is mounted in.
  • auxiliary support marguerite is also formed from a core from which radial arms extend acting as a spring supported on the arms of the "multi-scraper marguerite.” This constitutes a coil spring by means of which it is possible to maintain the elasticity and stability of the scrapers, which constitute the elastic arms of the aforementioned "multi-scraper marguerite.”
  • This function is achieved by the withdrawal of the scraper at a predetermined point when a projection or trigger on a slide, designed in the disc's assembly chassis, converges with a flange designed at the end of the scraper or elastic arm. This is so that the disc during its rotation gets each scraper to pass the same set point forcing them to withdraw and freeing itself up after completing a sector of the circumference, which is modulated by the aforementioned trigger slide.
  • the "multi-scraper marguerite with elastic arms” can take shape in different ways, so long as it maintains the aforementioned characteristics.
  • the hopper of the invention usable in amusement machines and coin-operated machines, includes three fundamental parts (1), (2) and (3), wherein part (1) is a disc with a central hole (4) to be mounted on an axis supported thereby and which will be used for rotation by means of an appropriate motor.
  • the disc and revolving disc (1) are modulated by the plurality of radial slots (5), 15 in total, without ruling out any other number, so that this disc (1) will constitute one of the walls of the container (6) of the coins (7), as shown in figure 1 and whose container (6), disc (1) and naturally parts (2) and (3) attached to it, will be situated in a semi vertical position, slightly sloping towards the exterior.
  • the part (2) known as "multi-scraper marguerite” is built from a core with a central passage (2' ) by means of which the assembly is attached to the revolving disc (1), so that from this core (2) a series of elastic and radial arms (8) protrude ending in scrapers (9) with the number of arms (8) equal to the number of slots (5) on the revolving disc (1).
  • the scrapers (9) are positioned in the slots and protrude slightly with regard to the internal plane of the revolving disc (1). They form projections in between which areas (10) of position are determined for the coins (7), which will be pulled between the projections guiding the scrapers (9) that protrude through the slots (5).
  • the scrapers (9) also include a flange or small projection (11) serving as a trigger to enable its movement and withdraw the scraper (9), or do the same in the plastic arm unit (8) until situating it close to the surface of the disc (1), whereby the scraper (9) in its rotational movement should end up in position with the trigger slide (12).
  • a fixed projection (13) also in the form of a slide, designed in the corresponding assembly casing or chassis of the disc unit, pushing each scraper (9) through its flange (11).
  • auxiliary support marguerite comprising part (3)
  • this is also formed by a central core with a central passage (3') for its assembly attached to the marguerite or part (2), with the aforementioned part (3) including as many radial arms (14) as the marguerite (2) has (8) and slots (5) as the disc (1) has.
  • Part (3) is made of sheet metal, with each arm (14) a metal strip inalterable in shape and by means of which the scrapers maintain their stability supported on the same.

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
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  • Pinball Game Machines (AREA)
  • Slot Machines And Peripheral Devices (AREA)
  • Control Of Vending Devices And Auxiliary Devices For Vending Devices (AREA)
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EP03380179A 2002-07-29 2003-07-21 Münzbehälter Expired - Lifetime EP1387328B1 (de)

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ES03380179T ES2237742T3 (es) 2002-07-29 2003-07-21 Devolvedor de monedas.

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ES200201783A ES2199083B1 (es) 2002-07-29 2002-07-29 Devolvedor de monedas.

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GB2442865A (en) * 2006-10-12 2008-04-16 Asahi Seiko Co Ltd Dispensing coins from a coin hopper

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US4441515A (en) * 1981-07-10 1984-04-10 Chance Manufacturing, Inc. Gaming device including coin dispensing means
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EP0266021A2 (de) * 1986-10-24 1988-05-04 Coin Controls Limited Vorrichtung zum Ausgeben von Münzen
EP0957456A1 (de) * 1996-11-26 1999-11-17 Azkoyen Industrial, S.A. Rückgeldvorrichtung für zahlungsmechanismen

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US4441515A (en) * 1981-07-10 1984-04-10 Chance Manufacturing, Inc. Gaming device including coin dispensing means
EP0204405A2 (de) * 1985-06-07 1986-12-10 Asahi Seiko Kabushiki Kaisha Münzenausgabevorrichtung
EP0266021A2 (de) * 1986-10-24 1988-05-04 Coin Controls Limited Vorrichtung zum Ausgeben von Münzen
EP0957456A1 (de) * 1996-11-26 1999-11-17 Azkoyen Industrial, S.A. Rückgeldvorrichtung für zahlungsmechanismen

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GB2442865A (en) * 2006-10-12 2008-04-16 Asahi Seiko Co Ltd Dispensing coins from a coin hopper
GB2442865B (en) * 2006-10-12 2011-07-06 Asahi Seiko Co Ltd Coin hopper

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ES2199083A1 (es) 2004-02-01
EP1387328B1 (de) 2005-03-30
AR040516A1 (es) 2005-04-06
ES2199083B1 (es) 2005-05-01

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