EP1805731B1 - Money handling unit provided with a removable coin receptacle - Google Patents

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EP1805731B1
EP1805731B1 EP05810816.8A EP05810816A EP1805731B1 EP 1805731 B1 EP1805731 B1 EP 1805731B1 EP 05810816 A EP05810816 A EP 05810816A EP 1805731 B1 EP1805731 B1 EP 1805731B1
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Jean-Marc Paget
Damien Mandy
Jean Arifon
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  • the present invention relates to securing collection by exchanging receptacles in machines having a removable coin storage receptacle.
  • the document GB 2 320 604 A describes a coin machine with removable coin receptacle, comprising a fixed structure with a housing, a removable receptacle comprising an orifice for inserting the coins, and an access hatch inside the mobile housing between a position open and a closed position.
  • the document EP 0 201 427 A discloses a receptacle provided with a shutter movable from its open position to its closed position when the receptacle is removed from the casing which constitutes the machine.
  • the mobile piggy banks have an orifice through which the coins introduced by the user enter the piggy bank.
  • the present invention aims to overcome the above drawbacks by proposing a coin machine of the type comprising a removable coin receptacle, allowing safe collection of the coins contained in the receptacle.
  • the subject of the present invention is a coin machine with removable coin receptacle, of the type comprising a fixed structure comprising a housing and a removable coin receptacle comprising an orifice for inserting the coins and a flap movable shutter between an open position in which the orifice is accessible and a closed position in which the orifice is closed, the receptacle comprising means for actuating the shutter and the housing comprising guide means intended to cooperate with the actuating means, characterized in that said fixed structure further comprises an access hatch inside the mobile housing between an open position and a closed position, said receptacle being intended to be inserted into the flap forming the reception structure, and in that said guide means cooperate with said actuation means during the movement of the flap of its closed position to its open position, to simultaneously generate the movement of the flap from its open position to its closed position.
  • said guide means further cooperate with said actuating means during the movement of the hatch from its open position to its closed position, to simultaneously generate the movement of the flap from its closed position to its open position.
  • the present invention thus provides a higher level of security of the collected funds than existing devices by linking the action of closing the inlet orifice of the parts of the receptacle to the action of opening the collection hatch and vice versa.
  • said actuating means comprise a finger integral in translation with the shutter, the finger being movable in translation along a guide slot, and the housing guide means include a groove receiving and guiding said finger during movement of the hatch while simultaneously causing the finger to move in translation along the guide slot.
  • the receptacle includes a mechanism for opening / closing the shutter called "once", this mechanism authorizing only one cycle of opening / closing of the shutter operated on the same receptacle and linked to the movement of the hatch.
  • the receptacle includes an insertion / removal system called "once", this system authorizing only one insertion / removal cycle of the receptacle in or from the hatch operated on the same receptacle.
  • the insertion / removal system known as "once" is armed manually, before use of the receptacle, by action on an arming rod internal to the receptacle.
  • the shutter shutter of the receptacle preferably comprises a rod extending longitudinally in the plane of the shutter and integral in the translational movement of the shutter shutter, and the receptacle comprises, on a side wall orthogonal to the direction of translation of the shutter, a lateral orifice intended to allow the passage of a free end of the rod when the shutter is moved in translation towards its open position.
  • the receptacle preferably comprises a locking bolt intended to prevent the opening of the shutter when the receptacle has been removed from the hatch.
  • the hatch forming the reception structure may further comprise a shutter lock preventing the shutter from opening while the hatch is in the open position or not yet sufficiently closed.
  • the shutter lock preferably consists of a plate intended to extend parallel to the side wall of the receptacle carrying the lateral orifice, said plate being capable of being moved in translation by the movement of the hatch, and comprising an opening intended to leave free or block the passage of the rod.
  • the coin-operated machine may further include a lock system for locking / unlocking the access hatch in its closed position.
  • the access hatch 2 inside the housing is movable, here by pivoting, between an open position in which a receptacle can be extracted or inserted, and a closed position in which no one has access to the interior of the housing 1.
  • the coin receptacle 3 has an orifice 4 (see figures 3 and 4 ) to allow the insertion of parts by a user of the machine, as well as a movable shutter 5 between a first so-called closed position in which the shutter prevents access to the orifice 4, and a second position, called opening, in which the orifice 4 is accessible.
  • the shutter 5 must perform its function of closing the orifice 4 as soon as the receptacle is outside the housing 1 (case of the figure 1 ) or that the access hatch 2 is in a position such that the orifice 4 is accessible from the outside (case of the figure 2 ).
  • the shutter 5 is a plate mounted movable in translation in a plane parallel or coincident with the plane of the opening 4, the translational movement between the two above-mentioned open or closed positions being obtained by the displacement of an actuating means of the shutter, here comprising a finger 6 integral in translation with the shutter 5.
  • the displacement in translation of the finger 6 is delimited by the length of a slot 7 for guiding the finger 6.
  • the length of the slot is determined so that, when the finger comes in abutment against the ends of this guide slot, the shutter 5 is in one or the other of the two open or closed positions defined above.
  • the housing 1 has meanwhile, at its internal upper wall 8, guide means here constituted by a groove 9, these guide means being intended to cooperate with the actuation means 6 of the shutter when the receptacle 3 is inside the housing 1. More specifically, the shape, the size and the inclined arrangement of the groove 9 are adapted to receive the actuating means 6 of the removable receptacle 3 when the hatch 2 is closed , and to drive the finger 6, during its movement along the groove 9, in a translational movement along the guide slot 7, simultaneously causing the translational movement of the shutter 5.
  • the characteristics of the groove 9 are preferably adapted so that the opening, even partial of the orifice 4 can only start when this orifice is no longer accessible from the outside, even if the hatch is still partially open.
  • the parts machine is also equipped with a lock system (not shown) (mechanical key, identification badge, biometry, electronic key, etc.) for locking / unlocking the access door 2 in its closed position.
  • a lock system (mechanical key, identification badge, biometry, electronic key, etc.) for locking / unlocking the access door 2 in its closed position.
  • the action of closing / opening the access door 2 simultaneously controls the opening / closing of the shutter, which allows a collection operator to recover in a single gesture.
  • a secure receptacle closed orifice.
  • the invention therefore makes it possible, in addition to securing faced with problems of fraud during collection operations, to simplify ergonomics and to increase the speed of collection operations.
  • the receptacle is advantageously equipped with an opening / closing mechanism called "once", this mechanism authorizing only one opening / closing cycle of the shutter 5 operated on the same receptacle.
  • an opening / closing mechanism called "once"
  • This mechanism consists of mechanical means located inside the receptacle, accessible only by a person authorized to open the receptacle.
  • such a mechanism will thus only allow a single closing and a single opening of the access hatch accommodating the same receptacle.
  • an unauthorized person to actuate the actuating means 6 again. Only an authorized person can reset the mechanism so as to allow a new use of the receptacle.
  • the collection agent may not to remove the removable coin receptacle, even when he has opened the hatch. This may for example be necessary in the case where the hatch forming the reception structure receives, in addition to the removable coin receptacle, a removable bill receptacle, and only the bill receptacle either to be removed during the collection agent's visit.
  • the shutter 5 further comprises a rod 10 extending longitudinally in the plane of the shutter 5, integral in the translational movement of the shutter.
  • the rod 10 is entirely housed inside the receptacle 3.
  • the receptacle 3 also has, in one of its side walls 30 orthogonal to the direction of translation of the shutter 5, a lateral orifice 31 allowing the passage of the free end of the rod 10 outside the receptacle 3 when the shutter 5 is moved in translation towards its open position ( figure 6 ).
  • the hatch 2 forming the reception structure for its part comprises at its bottom, at the level of its lower wall 20, a trigger finger 21 intended to penetrate into the lower orifice 36 of the receptacle when the receptacle 3 is placed in the hatch 2, in the direction indicated by the arrow F 1 ( Figures 8a and 8b ).
  • This trigger finger 21 will cause the displacement in translation of the rod 34 according to the arrow F 2 visible on the figure 8c .
  • This translation of the rod 34 will cause on the one hand, the triggering of the insertion / removal system "once" 32, and on the other hand, the actuation of the locking bolt 33 to release the movement of the shutter. shutter 5.
  • the “once” insertion / removal system 32 is manually armed by action on an arming rod 37 internal to the receptacle (see Figures 7a and 7b ). This arming operation is carried out by an authorized person distinct from the collection operators themselves.
  • the “once” insertion / withdrawal system 32 is in the form of a part 32a pivoting about an axis 38. Once armed, the “once” insertion / withdrawal system is in the position indicated on the figures 7b , 8a and 9a , position in which the cocking rod 37 comes to bear against the part 32a.
  • an orifice 34a (referenced on Figures 9ab and 9c ) is provided on the rod 34, which orifice comes to face the cocking rod 37 when the rod 34 is moved in translation in the opposite direction to the arrow F 2 when removing the receptacle.
  • the cocking rod 37 enters this orifice, so that it is no longer possible to trigger the system again once without having rearmed the system beforehand.
  • This rearming consists in manually pulling the cocking rod 37 so as to take it out of the orifice 34a.
  • the action of the rod 34 on the locking bolt 33 is explained by the Figures 9a to 9c .
  • the locking bolt 33 is in the form of a longitudinal rod, one end of which bears on the rod 34, the other free end having a head 40 of diameter larger than the rod 33.
  • the flap 5 When the flap 5 is in locked position ( figure 9a ), the head 40 is engaged in a groove 41 integral with the flap whose width is less than the diameter of the head 40, preventing any separation of the head from the groove.
  • the locking bolt is held in this rest position thanks to a return spring 42.
  • the longitudinal rod 33 is also moved so as to take the head 40 out of the groove 41. The shutter can thus be detached from the locking bolt 33 and becomes free to be moved towards the open position (arrow F 4 on figure 9c ).
  • the movement of the shutter 5 towards its open position is carried out according to the principle of the invention, as for the first embodiment, by closing the hatch 2, thanks to the cooperation of the finger 6 with a groove guide 9 of the housing (see figure 10 ).
  • the hatch 2 forming the reception structure further comprises a shutter lock coming to take over from the locking bolt 33 when the receptacle is in place in the hatch 2.
  • this shutter lock consists of a plate 43 intended to extend parallel to the side wall 30 of the receptacle when the latter is in place.
  • the plate 43 has a cam profile 44 in its lower part cooperating with a part 45 fixed to the housing 1 to allow movement in translation of the plate 43, limited by pins 46 abutting on one end of oblong openings 47 provided in the plate 43.
  • the plate 43 further comprises an opening 48 intended to allow free passage of the rod 10 of the receptacle.
  • the movement of the plate 43 is controlled by the movement of the hatch. More specifically, the closing action of the hatch causes the movement of the plate so as to place the opening 48 opposite the rod 10, and allow the translation of the latter when the finger 6 moves along the groove 9.
  • the figure 10 illustrates the relative positioning of the different components when the hatch has been completely closed. In this case, it can be seen that the shutter shutter of the receptacle is completely open, thus allowing reception of the parts.
  • the opening action of the tilting hatch will first pilot the start of closure of the shutter 5, at least until the rod 10 no longer crosses the opening 48, then the movement of the plate 43 so that the opening 48 is no longer facing the rod 10, this movement can be performed simultaneously with the end movement of the shutter to its closed position.
  • the hatch has been fully opened, but the receptacle has not yet been removed, it is not possible to open the shutter 5.
  • the locking bolt takes over to prevent the shutter from opening.
  • the movement of withdrawal of the receptacle according to arrow F 5 authorizes, thanks to a return spring 49, the displacement of the rod 34 according to arrow F 6 , which again places the locking bolt in its shutter locking position (arrow F 7 ).
  • the displacement of the rod 34 according to arrow F 6 will also cause a blockage of the system "once" 32, which will have to be reset manually if one wishes to reuse the receptacle.
  • the embodiment illustrated in the figures shows the use of a pivoting access door 2.
  • the hatch can be designed not pivoting, but movable in a translational movement, the shape, size and arrangement of the groove 9 then being adapted accordingly.
  • the location of the guide means 9 at the upper wall 8 of the housing 1 is imposed here by the structure of the receptacle. Of course we can consider other locations.

Description

La présente invention concerne la sécurisation de la collecte par échange de réceptacle dans les machines disposant d'un réceptacle de stockage de pièces de monnaie amovible.The present invention relates to securing collection by exchanging receptacles in machines having a removable coin storage receptacle.

Il existe de nombreuses machines équipées d'un réceptacle de pièces de monnaies amovible ou fixe (tirelires ou coffres) pour le stockage des pièces de monnaie introduites par les utilisateurs. On peut citer par exemple des téléphones publics, des distributeurs de produits, des distributeurs de tickets, des machines de gestion du stationnement de type horodateurs, etc ... Par exemple, le document GB 2 320 604 A décrit une machine à pièces à réceptacle de pièces de monnaie amovible, comportant une structure fixe avec un boîtier, un réceptacle amovible comprenant un orifice pour l'insertion des pièces, et une trappe d'accès à l'intérieur du boîtier mobile entre une position ouverte et une position fermée.There are many machines equipped with a removable or fixed coin receptacle (piggy banks or chests) for storing coins introduced by users. Examples include public telephones, product distributors, ticket distributors, parking management machines such as parking meters, etc. For example, the document GB 2 320 604 A describes a coin machine with removable coin receptacle, comprising a fixed structure with a housing, a removable receptacle comprising an orifice for inserting the coins, and an access hatch inside the mobile housing between a position open and a closed position.

On comprend par ailleurs que lorsque ces machines sont installées sur des lieux publics, elles sont particulièrement vulnérables aux actes de vandalisme. Ainsi, des précautions particulières doivent être prises pour protéger le contenu du réceptacle de stockage des pièces.We also understand that when these machines are installed in public places, they are particularly vulnerable to acts of vandalism. Thus, special precautions must be taken to protect the contents of the parts storage receptacle.

En outre, des protections spécifiques doivent être prises pour sécuriser les opérations de collecte de la monnaie par des opérateurs, et plus précisément pour éviter des tentatives frauduleuses des opérateurs lors de l'exécution de ces opérations. Par exemple, le document EP 0 201 427 A divulgue un réceptacle muni d'un volet d'obturation déplaçable de sa position d'ouverture vers sa position de fermeture lorsque le réceptacle est extrait du carter qui constitue la machine.In addition, specific protections must be taken to secure money collection operations by operators, and more specifically to avoid fraudulent attempts by operators during the execution of these operations. For example, the document EP 0 201 427 A discloses a receptacle provided with a shutter movable from its open position to its closed position when the receptacle is removed from the casing which constitutes the machine.

On s'intéressera plus particulièrement dans la suite à ce type de protections spécifiques.We will focus more specifically on this type of specific protection below.

Les opérations à mettre en œuvre lors de la collecte de la monnaie dépendent du type de machine, ou plus exactement du type de réceptacle utilisé :

  • Dans le cas d'un réceptacle de pièces de monnaie fixe, il est nécessaire de transférer l'ensemble des pièces contenues dans le réceptacle vers un équipement spécifique de collecte ;
  • Dans le cas d'un réceptacle de pièces de monnaie amovible, communément appelé tirelire mobile, l'opération de collecte s'opère par l'échange du réceptacle. L'opérateur de collecte remplace le réceptacle, qui contient de la monnaie, par un réceptacle vide. L'accès à la tirelire mobile est possible par la manœuvre d'une trappe de collecte équipant la machine.
The operations to be implemented when collecting money depends on the type of machine, or more exactly on the type of receptacle used:
  • In the case of a fixed coin receptacle, it is necessary to transfer all of the coins contained in the receptacle to specific collection equipment;
  • In the case of a removable coin receptacle, commonly known as a mobile money box, the collection operation takes place by exchanging the receptacle. The collection operator replaces the receptacle, which contains change, with an empty receptacle. Access to the mobile piggy bank is possible by maneuvering a collection hatch fitted to the machine.

On comprend aisément que le deuxième cas présente beaucoup plus d'avantages en terme de sécurité lors de la collecte, puisque l'opérateur n'a pas à manipuler directement les pièces de monnaie.It is easy to understand that the second case has many more advantages in terms of security during collection, since the operator does not have to handle the coins directly.

Néanmoins, par construction, les tirelires mobiles comportent un orifice par lequel les pièces de monnaie introduites par l'utilisateur entrent dans la tirelire.However, by construction, the mobile piggy banks have an orifice through which the coins introduced by the user enter the piggy bank.

Pour éviter que des opérateurs de collecte ne soient tentés d'extraire par cet orifice les pièces de monnaie après extraction de la tirelire mobile, il est connu d'équiper ces tirelire mobiles d'un volet d'obturation qui doit venir obturer l'orifice pendant les opérations de collecte, de telle sorte qu'à aucun moment l'opérateur ne puisse être en contact direct avec la monnaie.To prevent collection operators from being tempted to extract the coins from this opening after extraction from the mobile money box, it is known to equip these mobile money boxes with a shutter which must close the orifice during collection operations, so that at no time can the operator be in direct contact with money.

Dans les solutions existantes, l'obturation de l'orifice par le volet mobile s'effectue :

  • soit par une opération spécifique effectuée par l'agent de collecte avant le retrait de la tirelire mobile de la machine,
  • soit automatiquement dans le mouvement de retrait de la tirelire mobile de la machine par l'agent de collecte,
In existing solutions, the orifice is closed by the movable flap:
  • either by a specific operation carried out by the collection agent before removing the mobile money box from the machine,
  • either automatically in the movement of withdrawal of the mobile piggy bank from the machine by the collection agent,

Dans les deux cas, il existe une période de temps indéfinie entre l'ouverture de la trappe donnant accès à la tirelire mobile et le retrait proprement dit de la tirelire, période pendant laquelle l'orifice n'est pas obturé par le volet d'obturation. Ainsi, dans les solutions existantes, il existe toujours un risque de fraude par les opérateurs pendant l'opération de collecte.In both cases, there is an indefinite period of time between the opening of the hatch giving access to the mobile piggy bank and the actual withdrawal of the piggy bank, period during which the orifice is not closed by the shutter. shutter. Thus, in existing solutions, there is always a risk of fraud by operators during the collection operation.

La présente invention a pour but de pallier aux inconvénients précédents en proposant une machine à pièces du type comportant un réceptacle de pièces de monnaie amovible, permettant une collecte sûre des pièces contenues dans le réceptacle.The present invention aims to overcome the above drawbacks by proposing a coin machine of the type comprising a removable coin receptacle, allowing safe collection of the coins contained in the receptacle.

Plus précisément, la présente invention a pour objet une machine à pièces à réceptacle de pièces de monnaie amovible, du type comportant une structure fixe comprenant un boîtier et un réceptacle de pièces de monnaies amovible comprenant un orifice pour l'insertion des pièces et un volet d'obturation mobile entre une position d'ouverture dans laquelle l'orifice est accessible et une position de fermeture dans laquelle l'orifice est obturé, le réceptacle comprenant des moyens d'actionnement du volet d'obturation et le boîtier comprenant des moyens de guidage destinés à coopérer avec les moyens d'actionnement, caractérisée en ce que ladite structure fixe comprend en outre une trappe d'accès à l'intérieur du boîtier mobile entre une position ouverte et une position fermée, ledit réceptacle étant destiné à être inséré dans la trappe formant structure d'accueil, et en ce que lesdits moyens de guidage coopèrent avec lesdits moyens d'actionnement lors du mouvement de la trappe de sa position fermée vers sa position ouverte, pour engendrer simultanément le mouvement du volet depuis sa position d'ouverture vers sa position de fermeture.More specifically, the subject of the present invention is a coin machine with removable coin receptacle, of the type comprising a fixed structure comprising a housing and a removable coin receptacle comprising an orifice for inserting the coins and a flap movable shutter between an open position in which the orifice is accessible and a closed position in which the orifice is closed, the receptacle comprising means for actuating the shutter and the housing comprising guide means intended to cooperate with the actuating means, characterized in that said fixed structure further comprises an access hatch inside the mobile housing between an open position and a closed position, said receptacle being intended to be inserted into the flap forming the reception structure, and in that said guide means cooperate with said actuation means during the movement of the flap of its closed position to its open position, to simultaneously generate the movement of the flap from its open position to its closed position.

Avantageusement, lesdits moyens de guidage coopèrent en outre avec lesdits moyens d'actionnement lors du mouvement de la trappe de sa position ouverte vers sa position fermée, pour engendrer simultanément le mouvement du volet depuis sa position de fermeture vers sa position d'ouverture.Advantageously, said guide means further cooperate with said actuating means during the movement of the hatch from its open position to its closed position, to simultaneously generate the movement of the flap from its closed position to its open position.

La présente invention apporte ainsi un niveau de sécurité des fonds collectés supérieur aux dispositifs existants en liant l'action d'obturation de l'orifice d'entrée des pièces du réceptacle à l'action d'ouverture de la trappe de collecte et inversement.The present invention thus provides a higher level of security of the collected funds than existing devices by linking the action of closing the inlet orifice of the parts of the receptacle to the action of opening the collection hatch and vice versa.

Dans l'invention, lesdits moyens d'actionnement comprennent un doigt solidaire en translation du volet d'obturation, le doigt étant mobile en translation le long d'une fente de guidage, et les moyens de guidage du boîtier comportent une rainure recevant et guidant ledit doigt lors du mouvement de la trappe en entraînant simultanément le déplacement du doigt en translation le long de la fente de guidage.In the invention, said actuating means comprise a finger integral in translation with the shutter, the finger being movable in translation along a guide slot, and the housing guide means include a groove receiving and guiding said finger during movement of the hatch while simultaneously causing the finger to move in translation along the guide slot.

Dans une mise en œuvre possible, le réceptacle comporte un mécanisme d'ouverture/fermeture du volet d'obturation dit « une fois », ce mécanisme n'autorisant qu'un seul cycle d'ouverture/fermeture du volet d'obturation opéré sur un même réceptacle et lié au mouvement de la trappe.In one possible implementation, the receptacle includes a mechanism for opening / closing the shutter called "once", this mechanism authorizing only one cycle of opening / closing of the shutter operated on the same receptacle and linked to the movement of the hatch.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation possible, le réceptacle comporte un système d'insertion/retrait dit « une fois », ce système n'autorisant qu'un seul cycle d'insertion/retrait du réceptacle dans ou depuis la trappe opéré sur un même réceptacle.According to another possible embodiment, the receptacle includes an insertion / removal system called "once", this system authorizing only one insertion / removal cycle of the receptacle in or from the hatch operated on the same receptacle.

Avantageusement, le système d'insertion/retrait dit « une fois », est armé manuellement, avant utilisation du réceptacle, par action sur une tige d'armement interne au réceptacle.Advantageously, the insertion / removal system known as "once" is armed manually, before use of the receptacle, by action on an arming rod internal to the receptacle.

Dans le cadre de ce mode de réalisation, le volet d'obturation du réceptacle comporte de préférence une tige s'étendant longitudinalement dans le plan du volet et solidaire dans le mouvement de translation du volet d'obturation, et le réceptacle comporte, sur une paroi latérale orthogonale à la direction de translation du volet d'obturation, un orifice latéral destiné à autoriser le passage d'une extrémité libre de la tige lorsque le volet d'obturation est déplacé en translation vers sa position d'ouverture.In the context of this embodiment, the shutter shutter of the receptacle preferably comprises a rod extending longitudinally in the plane of the shutter and integral in the translational movement of the shutter shutter, and the receptacle comprises, on a side wall orthogonal to the direction of translation of the shutter, a lateral orifice intended to allow the passage of a free end of the rod when the shutter is moved in translation towards its open position.

En outre, le réceptacle comporte préférentiellement un pêne de verrouillage destiné à empêcher l'ouverture du volet d'obturation lorsque le réceptacle a été retiré de la trappe.In addition, the receptacle preferably comprises a locking bolt intended to prevent the opening of the shutter when the receptacle has been removed from the hatch.

Avantageusement, le réceptacle comporte en outre :

  • une tringle mobile en translation le long d'une paroi latérale et destinée d'une part, au déclenchement dudit système d'insertion/retrait « une fois », et d'autre part, à l'actionnement dudit pêne de verrouillage pour libérer le volet d'obturation;
  • un orifice inférieur en regard d'une extrémité de la tringle;
et la trappe comporte dans son fond, au niveau d'une paroi inférieure, un doigt de déclenchement destiné à pénétrer dans ledit orifice inférieur lors de la mise en place du réceptacle dans la trappe, et provoquer le déplacement en translation de ladite tringle.Advantageously, the receptacle further comprises:
  • a rod movable in translation along a side wall and intended on the one hand, for triggering of said insertion / removal system "once", and on the other hand, for actuation of said locking bolt to release the shutter shutter;
  • a lower orifice opposite one end of the rod;
and the hatch comprises at its bottom, at a lower wall, a trigger finger intended to penetrate into said lower orifice when the receptacle is placed in the hatch, and cause the translational movement of said rod.

La trappe formant structure d'accueil peut comporter en outre un verrou de volet empêchant l'ouverture du volet d'obturation tant que la trappe est en position ouverte ou pas encore suffisamment fermée.The hatch forming the reception structure may further comprise a shutter lock preventing the shutter from opening while the hatch is in the open position or not yet sufficiently closed.

Dans ce cas, le verrou de volet consiste de préférence en une plaque destinée à s'étendre parallèlement à la paroi latérale du réceptacle portant l'orifice latéral, ladite plaque étant susceptible d'être déplacée en translation par le mouvement de la trappe, et comportant une ouverture destinée à laisser libre ou bloquer le passage de la tige.In this case, the shutter lock preferably consists of a plate intended to extend parallel to the side wall of the receptacle carrying the lateral orifice, said plate being capable of being moved in translation by the movement of the hatch, and comprising an opening intended to leave free or block the passage of the rod.

Quel que soit le mode de réalisation, la machine à pièces peut comporter en outre un système de serrure pour verrouiller/déverrouiller la trappe d'accès dans sa position fermée.Whatever the embodiment, the coin-operated machine may further include a lock system for locking / unlocking the access hatch in its closed position.

L'invention sera mieux comprise au vu de la description suivante de deux exemples de réalisation non limitatifs, faite en référence aux figures annexées, dans lesquelles :

  • la figure 1 illustre une machine à pièces conforme à un premier mode de réalisation possible de la présente invention avant insertion d'un réceptacle amovible ;
  • la figure 2 montre la coopération des éléments de la machine à pièces de la figure 1 lors de l'insertion du réceptacle amovible ;
  • la figure 3 montre la coopération des éléments de la machine à pièces de la figure 1 dans une position intermédiaire de la trappe d'accès ;
  • la figure 4 montre la coopération des éléments de la machine à pièces de la figure 1 après insertion du réceptacle et fermeture de la trappe d'accès ;
  • les figures 5 et 6 montrent un réceptacle à pièces selon un deuxième mode de réalisation possible, avec un volet d'obturation en position respectivement fermée et partiellement ouverte ;
  • les figures 7a et 7b sont des vues partielles de l'intérieur du réceptacle selon le deuxième mode de réalisation ;
  • les figures 8a à 8c illustrent schématiquement la mise en place du réceptacle dans la machine conformément au deuxième mode de réalisation ;
  • les figures 9a à 9c illustrent schématiquement les opérations de déverrouillage du volet d'obturation pour le réceptacle selon le second mode de réalisation ;
  • la figure 10 illustre schématiquement le positionnement relatif des différents éléments une fois que le réceptacle selon le second mode de réalisation a été mis en place dans la machine et que la trappe formant structure d'accueil a été refermée ;
  • la figure 11 illustre schématiquement l'opération de retrait du réceptacle selon le second mode de réalisation.
The invention will be better understood in the light of the following description of two nonlimiting exemplary embodiments, made with reference to the appended figures, in which:
  • the figure 1 illustrates a coin-operated machine according to a first possible embodiment of the present invention before insertion of a removable receptacle;
  • the figure 2 shows the cooperation of the parts machine parts of the figure 1 when inserting the removable receptacle;
  • the figure 3 shows the cooperation of the parts machine parts of the figure 1 in an intermediate position of the access hatch;
  • the figure 4 shows the cooperation of the parts machine parts of the figure 1 after inserting the receptacle and closing the access hatch;
  • the Figures 5 and 6 show a coin receptacle according to a second possible embodiment, with a shutter in the respectively closed and partially open position;
  • the Figures 7a and 7b are partial views of the interior of the receptacle according to the second embodiment;
  • the Figures 8a to 8c schematically illustrate the positioning of the receptacle in the machine according to the second embodiment;
  • the Figures 9a to 9c schematically illustrate the unlocking operations of the shutter for the receptacle according to the second embodiment;
  • the figure 10 schematically illustrates the relative positioning of the different elements once the receptacle according to the second mode of realization has been set up in the machine and the hatch forming the reception structure has been closed;
  • the figure 11 schematically illustrates the operation of removing the receptacle according to the second embodiment.

La machine à pièces selon le premier mode de réalisation illustrée sur les différentes figures 1 à 4 comporte :

  • d'une part, une structure fixe comprenant un boîtier 1 et une trappe d'accès 2 formant une structure d'accueil pour un réceptacle de pièces de monnaie ;
  • d'autre part, un réceptacle de pièces de monnaie amovible 3 destiné à être inséré ou extrait du boîtier 1 lors des opérations de collecte de fonds.
The coin-operated machine according to the first embodiment illustrated in the different figures 1 to 4 includes:
  • on the one hand, a fixed structure comprising a housing 1 and an access hatch 2 forming a reception structure for a receptacle for coins;
  • on the other hand, a removable coin receptacle 3 intended to be inserted into or removed from the housing 1 during fundraising operations.

La trappe d'accès 2 à l'intérieur du boîtier est mobile, ici par pivotement, entre une position ouverte dans laquelle un réceptacle peut être extrait ou inséré, et une position fermée dans laquelle personne n'a plus accès à l'intérieur du boîtier 1.The access hatch 2 inside the housing is movable, here by pivoting, between an open position in which a receptacle can be extracted or inserted, and a closed position in which no one has access to the interior of the housing 1.

Le réceptacle de pièces de monnaie 3 comporte un orifice 4 (voir figures 3 et 4) pour permettre l'insertion de pièces par un utilisateur de la machine, ainsi qu'un volet d'obturation 5 mobile entre une première position dite de fermeture dans laquelle le volet d'obturation empêche l'accès à l'orifice 4, et une deuxième position, dite d'ouverture, dans laquelle l'orifice 4 est accessible.The coin receptacle 3 has an orifice 4 (see figures 3 and 4 ) to allow the insertion of parts by a user of the machine, as well as a movable shutter 5 between a first so-called closed position in which the shutter prevents access to the orifice 4, and a second position, called opening, in which the orifice 4 is accessible.

Comme on peut le voir d'après les figures 1 à 4, le volet d'obturation 5 doit assurer sa fonction d'obturation de l'orifice 4 dès lors que le réceptacle est en dehors du boîtier 1 (cas de la figure 1) ou que la trappe d'accès 2 est dans une position telle que l'orifice 4 est accessible depuis l'extérieur (cas de la figure 2).As can be seen from the figures 1 to 4 , the shutter 5 must perform its function of closing the orifice 4 as soon as the receptacle is outside the housing 1 (case of the figure 1 ) or that the access hatch 2 is in a position such that the orifice 4 is accessible from the outside (case of the figure 2 ).

Dans l'exemple représenté, le volet d'obturation 5 est une plaque montée mobile en translation dans un plan parallèle ou confondu au plan de l'ouverture 4, le mouvement de translation entre les deux positions d'ouverture ou de fermeture précitées étant obtenu par le déplacement d'un moyen d'actionnement du volet d'obturation, comprenant ici un doigt 6 solidaire en translation du volet d'obturation 5. Le déplacement en translation du doigt 6 est délimité par la longueur d'une fente 7 de guidage du doigt 6. La longueur de la fente est déterminée de façon à ce que, lorsque le doigt vient en butée contre les extrémités de cette fente de guidage, le volet d'obturation 5 se trouve dans l'une ou l'autre des deux positions d'ouverture ou de fermeture définies précédemment.In the example shown, the shutter 5 is a plate mounted movable in translation in a plane parallel or coincident with the plane of the opening 4, the translational movement between the two above-mentioned open or closed positions being obtained by the displacement of an actuating means of the shutter, here comprising a finger 6 integral in translation with the shutter 5. The displacement in translation of the finger 6 is delimited by the length of a slot 7 for guiding the finger 6. The length of the slot is determined so that, when the finger comes in abutment against the ends of this guide slot, the shutter 5 is in one or the other of the two open or closed positions defined above.

Le boîtier 1 comporte quant à lui, au niveau de sa paroi supérieure interne 8, des moyens de guidage constitués ici d'une rainure 9, ces moyens de guidage étant destinés à coopérer avec les moyens d'actionnement 6 du volet d'obturation lorsque le réceptacle 3 est à l'intérieur du boîtier 1. Plus précisément, la forme, la taille et la disposition inclinée de la rainure 9 sont adaptées pour recevoir le moyen d'actionnement 6 du réceptacle amovible 3 lors de la fermeture de la trappe 2, et pour entraîner le doigt 6, lors de son déplacement le long de la rainure 9, dans un mouvement de translation le long de la fente de guidage 7, entraînant simultanément le déplacement en translation du volet d'obturation 5. Les caractéristiques de la rainure 9 sont de préférence adaptées pour que l'ouverture, même partielle de l'orifice 4 ne puisse commencer que lorsque cet orifice n'est plus accessible depuis l'extérieur, même si la trappe est encore partiellement ouverte.The housing 1 has meanwhile, at its internal upper wall 8, guide means here constituted by a groove 9, these guide means being intended to cooperate with the actuation means 6 of the shutter when the receptacle 3 is inside the housing 1. More specifically, the shape, the size and the inclined arrangement of the groove 9 are adapted to receive the actuating means 6 of the removable receptacle 3 when the hatch 2 is closed , and to drive the finger 6, during its movement along the groove 9, in a translational movement along the guide slot 7, simultaneously causing the translational movement of the shutter 5. The characteristics of the groove 9 are preferably adapted so that the opening, even partial of the orifice 4 can only start when this orifice is no longer accessible from the outside, even if the hatch is still partially open.

Avantageusement, la machine à pièces est également équipée d'un système de serrure non représenté (clé mécanique, badge d'identification, biométrie, clé électronique...) pour verrouiller/déverrouiller la trappe d'accès 2 dans sa position fermée.Advantageously, the parts machine is also equipped with a lock system (not shown) (mechanical key, identification badge, biometry, electronic key, etc.) for locking / unlocking the access door 2 in its closed position.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation proposé selon le premier mode de réalisation, la séquence des opérations de collecte du réceptacle amovible se décompose de la façon suivante, la machine à pièces étant dans l'état représentée à la figure 4 (trappe d'accès fermée, volet d'obturation 5 en position d'ouverture):

  • L'agent de collecte s'identifie à l'aide d'un identifiant logique ou mécanique;
  • La machine autorise ou non l'accès à la trappe 2, en fonction de l'identification présentée par l'agent ;
  • Si l'accès est autorisé, la trappe est déverrouillée, l'agent de collecte peut ouvrir la trappe d'accès et procéder à l'échange du réceptacle par un réceptacle vide.
In the embodiment proposed according to the first embodiment, the sequence of operations for collecting the removable receptacle breaks down as follows, the coin machine being in the state shown in the figure 4 (access hatch closed, shutter 5 in open position):
  • The collection agent identifies himself using a logical or mechanical identifier;
  • The machine authorizes or not access to the hatch 2, depending on the identification presented by the agent;
  • If access is authorized, the hatch is unlocked, the collection agent can open the access hatch and exchange the receptacle for an empty receptacle.

La séquence d'extraction du réceptacle proprement dite est décomposée comme suit :

  • L'agent de collecte fait basculer la trappe d'accès 2 autour de son axe de rotation ;
  • Lors de ce mouvement d'ouverture de la trappe, le doigt 6 est guidé dans la rainure 9 et se déplace en translation dans la fente de guidage 7, entraînant simultanément le déplacement du volet d'obturation depuis sa position d'ouverture vers sa position de fermeture. La figure 3 illustre une position intermédiaire de la trappe d'accès 2 dans laquelle on voit le volet d'obturation partiellement ouvert;
  • La trappe 2 continue à basculer sur son axe de rotation jusqu'à ce que le doigt 6 s'échappe de la rainure 9. La trappe 2 étant en position ouverte stable, le volet d'obturation 5 est complètement fermé.
The sequence of extraction of the receptacle itself is broken down as follows:
  • The collection agent switches the access hatch 2 around its axis of rotation;
  • During this opening movement of the hatch, the finger 6 is guided in the groove 9 and moves in translation in the guide slot 7, simultaneously causing the movement of the shutter from its open position to its position. closing. The figure 3 illustrates an intermediate position of the access door 2 in which we see the partially open shutter;
  • The hatch 2 continues to tilt on its axis of rotation until the finger 6 escapes from the groove 9. The hatch 2 being in the stable open position, the shutter 5 is completely closed.

L'échange du réceptacle plein par un nouveau réceptacle vide est alors possible en toute sécurité puisque l'orifice 4 du réceptacle plein est complètement obturé.The exchange of the full receptacle with a new empty receptacle is then possible in complete safety since the orifice 4 of the full receptacle is completely closed.

La séquence de mise en place d'un nouveau réceptacle vide se décompose par les étapes successives suivantes, l'état initial de la machine étant celui de la figure 1 :

  • La trappe d'accès 2 est stable en position ouverte et faisant un angle de l'ordre de 45° par rapport à la verticale;
  • Le nouveau réceptacle amovible et vide 3 est mis en place dans la trappe d'accès, alors que le volet d'obturation 5 est en position fermée;
  • L'agent de collecte fait basculer la trappe d'accès 2 autour de son axe de rotation;
  • Lors de ce mouvement de fermeture de la trappe, le doigt 6 vient s'engager dans la rainure 9, puis est guidé dans cette rainure dans un mouvement de translation entraînant simultanément le déplacement en translation du volet d'obturation (voir figure 2) ;
  • Lorsque la trappe a atteint sa position fermée (figure 4), le volet d'obturation 5 est complètement ouvert, en regard d'une ouverture non représentée du boîtier, de manière à permettre à un utilisateur d'introduire des pièces par l'orifice 4;
  • La machine verrouille la trappe d'accès 2.
The sequence for setting up a new empty receptacle is broken down into the following successive steps, the initial state of the machine being that of the figure 1 :
  • The access hatch 2 is stable in the open position and makes an angle of the order of 45 ° relative to the vertical;
  • The new removable and empty receptacle 3 is placed in the access door, while the shutter 5 is in the closed position;
  • The collection agent switches the access hatch 2 around its axis of rotation;
  • During this closing movement of the hatch, the finger 6 engages in the groove 9, then is guided in this groove in a translational movement simultaneously causing the translational movement of the shutter (see figure 2 );
  • When the hatch has reached its closed position ( figure 4 ), the shutter 5 is completely open, opposite an opening (not shown) of the housing, so as to allow a user to introduce parts through the orifice 4;
  • The machine locks the access door 2.

Ainsi, grâce à l'invention, l'action de fermeture/ouverture de la trappe d'accès 2 pilote simultanément l'ouverture/la fermeture du volet d'obturation, ce qui permet à un opérateur de collecte de récupérer en un seul geste un réceptacle sécurisé (orifice obturé). L'invention permet donc, outre la sécurisation face à des problèmes de fraudes lors des opérations de collecte, de simplifier l'ergonomie, et d'augmenter la rapidité des opérations de collecte.Thus, thanks to the invention, the action of closing / opening the access door 2 simultaneously controls the opening / closing of the shutter, which allows a collection operator to recover in a single gesture. a secure receptacle (closed orifice). The invention therefore makes it possible, in addition to securing faced with problems of fraud during collection operations, to simplify ergonomics and to increase the speed of collection operations.

Pour accroître la sécurité de l'ensemble, le réceptacle est avantageusement équipé d'un mécanisme d'ouverture/fermeture dit « une fois », ce mécanisme n'autorisant qu'un seul cycle d'ouverture/fermeture du volet d'obturation 5 opéré sur un même réceptacle. Un tel mécanisme n'est pas représenté ici, mais est par exemple décrit dans la demande de brevet EP-A 0 320 335 . Ce mécanisme consiste en des moyens mécaniques situés à l'intérieur du réceptacle, accessibles uniquement par une personne autorisée à ouvrir le réceptacle.To increase the security of the assembly, the receptacle is advantageously equipped with an opening / closing mechanism called "once", this mechanism authorizing only one opening / closing cycle of the shutter 5 operated on the same receptacle. Such a mechanism is not shown here, but is for example described in the patent application EP-A 0 320 335 . This mechanism consists of mechanical means located inside the receptacle, accessible only by a person authorized to open the receptacle.

Associé à la machine selon l'invention, un tel mécanisme n'autorisera ainsi qu'une seule fermeture et une seule ouverture de la trappe d'accès accueillant un même réceptacle. Ainsi, après extraction d'un réceptacle plein, il est impossible à une personne non autorisée d'actionner à nouveau les moyens d'actionnement 6. Seule une personne autorisée peut venir réarmer le mécanisme de manière à permettre une nouvelle utilisation du réceptacle.Associated with the machine according to the invention, such a mechanism will thus only allow a single closing and a single opening of the access hatch accommodating the same receptacle. Thus, after extraction of a full receptacle, it is impossible for an unauthorized person to actuate the actuating means 6 again. Only an authorized person can reset the mechanism so as to allow a new use of the receptacle.

Dans certains cas, il peut être intéressant de permettre à l'agent de collecte de ne pas retirer le réceptacle de pièces amovible, même lorsqu'il a ouvert la trappe. Cela peut par exemple s'avérer nécessaire dans le cas où la trappe formant structure d'accueil reçoit, en plus du réceptacle amovible à pièces, un réceptacle amovible à billets, et que seul le réceptacle à billets soit à retirer lors du passage de l'agent de collecte. Pour permettre à l'agent de collecte de refermer la trappe sans retirer le réceptacle à pièces, il est nécessaire de prévoir un système dit «une fois» qui agisse non pas au niveau de l'ouverture/fermeture du volet d'obturation 5, comme dans le premier mode de réalisation décrit précédemment, mais au niveau de l'insertion/retrait du réceptacle dans la trappe, de manière à n'autoriser qu'une seule insertion suivie d'un seul retrait d'un même réceptacle. Un deuxième mode de réalisation conforme à la présente invention va à présent être décrit en référence aux figures 5 à 11, qui montrent les modifications apportées, d'une part, au niveau du réceptacle à pièces, et d'autre part, au niveau de la machine, pour conserver la possibilité de lier le mouvement du volet d'obturation 5 au mouvement de la trappe, tout en déportant le système « une fois » sur l'action insertion/retrait du réceptacle à pièces.In some cases, it may be advantageous to allow the collection agent not to remove the removable coin receptacle, even when he has opened the hatch. This may for example be necessary in the case where the hatch forming the reception structure receives, in addition to the removable coin receptacle, a removable bill receptacle, and only the bill receptacle either to be removed during the collection agent's visit. To allow the collection agent to close the hatch without removing the coin receptacle, it is necessary to provide a system called "once" which acts not at the level of the opening / closing of the shutter 5, as in the first embodiment described above, but at the level of inserting / removing the receptacle in the hatch, so as to allow only one insertion followed by a single withdrawal of the same receptacle. A second embodiment in accordance with the present invention will now be described with reference to Figures 5 to 11 , which show the modifications made, on the one hand, at the coin receptacle, and on the other hand, at the machine, to preserve the possibility of linking the movement of the shutter 5 to the movement of the hatch , while moving the system “once” to the insert / remove action of the coin receptacle.

Comme visible sur les figures 5 et 6, on retrouve le réceptacle amovible à pièces 3 muni d'un orifice 4 pour l'insertion des pièces, du volet d'obturation 5, et du doigt 6 formant moyens d'actionnement du volet, mobile en translation le long d'une fente de guidage 7, décrits précédemment dans le cadre du premier mode de réalisation.As seen on Figures 5 and 6 , we find the removable parts receptacle 3 provided with an orifice 4 for inserting the parts, the shutter 5, and the finger 6 forming means for actuating the shutter, movable in translation along a slot guide 7, described above in the context of the first embodiment.

De manière différente, le volet d'obturation 5 comporte en outre une tige 10 s'étendant longitudinalement dans le plan du volet d'obturation 5, solidaire dans le mouvement de translation du volet. Lorsque le volet d'obturation 5 est dans sa position de fermeture (figure 5), la tige 10 est entièrement logée à l'intérieur du réceptacle 3. Le réceptacle 3 présente en outre, dans l'une de ses parois latérales 30 orthogonales à la direction de translation du volet d'obturation 5, un orifice latéral 31 autorisant le passage de l'extrémité libre de la tige 10 à l'extérieur du réceptacle 3 lorsque le volet d'obturation 5 est mû en translation vers sa position d'ouverture (figure 6).In a different manner, the shutter 5 further comprises a rod 10 extending longitudinally in the plane of the shutter 5, integral in the translational movement of the shutter. When the shutter 5 is in its closed position ( figure 5 ), the rod 10 is entirely housed inside the receptacle 3. The receptacle 3 also has, in one of its side walls 30 orthogonal to the direction of translation of the shutter 5, a lateral orifice 31 allowing the passage of the free end of the rod 10 outside the receptacle 3 when the shutter 5 is moved in translation towards its open position ( figure 6 ).

Le réceptacle amovible 3 comporte en outre, dans ce deuxième mode de réalisation, comme le montrent les figures 7a et 7b :

  • un système d"insertion/retrait 32 dit « une fois », destiné à n'autoriser qu'un seul cycle insertion/retrait du réceptacle dans ou depuis la trappe ;
  • un pêne de verrouillage 33, destiné à empêcher l'ouverture du volet d'obturation 5 lorsque le réceptacle 3 a été retiré de la trappe ;
  • une tringle 34 mobile en translation le long d'une paroi latérale du réceptacle (ici, la paroi latérale 35 opposée à la paroi latérale 30 portant l'orifice 31 pour le passage de la tige 10), cette tringle 34 étant notamment destinée au déclenchement du système « une fois » 32 et à l'actionnement du pêne de verrouillage 33, comme cela sera explicité plus loin ;
  • un orifice inférieur 36 en regard d'une extrémité de la tringle 34.
The removable receptacle 3 further comprises, in this second embodiment, as shown in the Figures 7a and 7b :
  • an insertion / removal system 32 called "once", intended to authorize only one insertion / removal cycle of the receptacle in or from the hatch;
  • a locking bolt 33, intended to prevent the opening of the shutter 5 when the receptacle 3 has been removed from the hatch;
  • a rod 34 movable in translation along a side wall of the receptacle (here, the side wall 35 opposite the side wall 30 carrying the orifice 31 for the passage of the rod 10), this rod 34 being in particular intended for triggering the “once” system 32 and the actuation of the locking bolt 33, as will be explained below;
  • a lower orifice 36 facing one end of the rod 34.

Comme le montrent les figures 8a à 8c, la trappe 2 formant structure d'accueil comprend quant à elle dans son fond, au niveau de sa paroi inférieure 20, un doigt de déclenchement 21 destiné à pénétrer dans l'orifice inférieur 36 du réceptacle lorsque le réceptacle 3 est mis en place dans la trappe 2, selon la direction indiquée par la flèche F1 (figures 8a et 8b). Ce doigt de déclenchement 21 va provoquer le déplacement en translation de la tringle 34 selon la flèche F2 visible sur la figure 8c. Cette translation de la tringle 34 va provoquer d'une part, le déclenchement du système d'insertion/retrait « une fois » 32, et d'autre part, l'actionnement du pêne de verrouillage 33 pour libérer le mouvement du volet d'obturation 5.As the Figures 8a to 8c , the hatch 2 forming the reception structure for its part comprises at its bottom, at the level of its lower wall 20, a trigger finger 21 intended to penetrate into the lower orifice 36 of the receptacle when the receptacle 3 is placed in the hatch 2, in the direction indicated by the arrow F 1 ( Figures 8a and 8b ). This trigger finger 21 will cause the displacement in translation of the rod 34 according to the arrow F 2 visible on the figure 8c . This translation of the rod 34 will cause on the one hand, the triggering of the insertion / removal system "once" 32, and on the other hand, the actuation of the locking bolt 33 to release the movement of the shutter. shutter 5.

Plus précisément, avant utilisation d'un réceptacle à pièces 3 vide, le système d'insertion/retrait « une fois » 32 est armé manuellement par action sur une tige d'armement 37 interne au réceptacle (voir figures 7a et 7b). Cette opération d'armement est effectuée par une personne habilitée distincte des opérateurs de collecte proprement dits. Le système d'insertion/retrait « une fois » 32 se présente sous la forme d'une pièce 32a pivotant autour d'un axe 38. Une fois armé, le système d'insertion/retrait « une fois » est dans la position indiquée sur les figures 7b, 8a et 9a, position dans laquelle, la tige d'armement 37 vient en appui contre la pièce 32a. Le mouvement de la tringle 34 dans la direction de la flèche F2 (figure 8c ou figure 9b) va ensuite déclencher (c'est-à-dire rendre opérationnel) le système d'insertion/retrait « une fois » 32. Ce mouvement de la tringle est limité en translation par un pion 39a s'étendant transversalement par rapport à la tringle 34 venant en butée sur l'extrémité d'une ouverture 39b de forme oblongue dans la tringle 34 (voir figure 8c). En outre, dans la position opérationnelle du système «une fois », la tige d'armement vient en appui contre la tringle 34 (voir figure 9b).More precisely, before using an empty coin receptacle 3, the “once” insertion / removal system 32 is manually armed by action on an arming rod 37 internal to the receptacle (see Figures 7a and 7b ). This arming operation is carried out by an authorized person distinct from the collection operators themselves. The “once” insertion / withdrawal system 32 is in the form of a part 32a pivoting about an axis 38. Once armed, the “once” insertion / withdrawal system is in the position indicated on the figures 7b , 8a and 9a , position in which the cocking rod 37 comes to bear against the part 32a. The movement of the rod 34 in the direction of the arrow F 2 ( figure 8c or figure 9b ) will then trigger (ie make operational) the insertion / removal system "once" 32. This movement of the rod is limited in translation by a pin 39a extending transversely relative to the rod 34 abutting on the end of an opening 39b of shape oblong in the rod 34 (see figure 8c ). In addition, in the operational position of the system "once", the cocking rod bears against the rod 34 (see figure 9b ).

Après retrait du réceptacle par un agent de collecte, le réceptacle ne pourra être remis en place sans avoir été auparavant vidé de ces pièces par une personne habilitée, qui pourra ensuite réarmer le système pour une nouvelle utilisation du réceptacle. En effet, un orifice 34a (référencé sur figures 9ab et 9c) est prévu sur la tringle 34, lequel orifice vient se mettre en regard de la tige d'armement 37 lorsque la tringle 34 est déplacée en translation dans le sens inverse à la flèche F2 au moment du retrait du réceptacle. La tige d'armement 37 pénètre dans cet orifice, de sorte qu'il n'est plus possible de déclencher à nouveau le système une fois sans avoir réarmé au préalable le système. Ce réarmement consiste à tirer manuellement sur la tige d'armement 37 de façon à la sortir de l'orifice 34a.After removal of the receptacle by a collection agent, the receptacle cannot be replaced without having previously been emptied of these parts by an authorized person, who can then reset the system for a new use of the receptacle. Indeed, an orifice 34a (referenced on Figures 9ab and 9c ) is provided on the rod 34, which orifice comes to face the cocking rod 37 when the rod 34 is moved in translation in the opposite direction to the arrow F 2 when removing the receptacle. The cocking rod 37 enters this orifice, so that it is no longer possible to trigger the system again once without having rearmed the system beforehand. This rearming consists in manually pulling the cocking rod 37 so as to take it out of the orifice 34a.

L'action de la tringle 34 sur le pêne de verrouillage 33 est quant à elle explicitée par les figures 9a à 9c. Le pêne de verrouillage 33 se présente sous la forme d'une tige longitudinale dont une extrémité est en appui sur la tringle 34, l'autre extrémité libre présentant une tête 40 de diamètre plus grand que la tige 33. Lorsque le volet 5 est en position verrouillée (figure 9a), la tête 40 est en prise dans une rainure 41 solidaire du volet dont la largeur est inférieure au diamètre de la tête 40, empêchant toute désolidarisation de la tête avec la rainure. Le pêne de verrouillage est maintenu dans cette position de repos grâce à un ressort de rappel 42. Lors du mouvement de translation de la tige 34 (flèche F2 sur figure 9b), la tige longitudinale 33 est également déplacée de façon à sortir la tête 40 de la rainure 41. Le volet d'obturation peut ainsi être désolidarisé du pêne de verrouillage 33 et devient libre pour être déplacé vers la position d'ouverture (flèche F4 sur figure 9c).The action of the rod 34 on the locking bolt 33 is explained by the Figures 9a to 9c . The locking bolt 33 is in the form of a longitudinal rod, one end of which bears on the rod 34, the other free end having a head 40 of diameter larger than the rod 33. When the flap 5 is in locked position ( figure 9a ), the head 40 is engaged in a groove 41 integral with the flap whose width is less than the diameter of the head 40, preventing any separation of the head from the groove. The locking bolt is held in this rest position thanks to a return spring 42. During the translational movement of the rod 34 (arrow F 2 on figure 9b ), the longitudinal rod 33 is also moved so as to take the head 40 out of the groove 41. The shutter can thus be detached from the locking bolt 33 and becomes free to be moved towards the open position (arrow F 4 on figure 9c ).

Le déplacement du volet d'obturation 5 vers sa position d'ouverture s'effectue selon le principe de l'invention, comme pour le premier mode de réalisation, par fermeture de la trappe 2, grâce à la coopération du doigt 6 avec une rainure de guidage 9 du boîtier (voir figure 10).The movement of the shutter 5 towards its open position is carried out according to the principle of the invention, as for the first embodiment, by closing the hatch 2, thanks to the cooperation of the finger 6 with a groove guide 9 of the housing (see figure 10 ).

Comme cela a été décrit précédemment, c'est l'insertion totale du réceptacle dans la trappe formant structure d'accueil qui permet de libérer le volet d'obturation 5.As described above, it is the total insertion of the receptacle in the hatch forming the reception structure which makes it possible to release the shutter 5.

Afin d'éviter que le volet d'obturation 5 ne puisse être ouvert alors que la trappe 2 est toujours en position ouverte, ou alors n'est pas encore suffisamment fermée, et par là même, empêcher un agent de collecte de voler des pièces contenues dans le réceptacle à pièces, la trappe 2 formant structure d'accueil comporte en outre un verrou de volet venant prendre le relais du pêne de verrouillage 33 lorsque le réceptacle est en place dans la trappe 2.In order to prevent the shutter 5 from being able to be opened while the hatch 2 is still in the open position, or else is not yet sufficiently closed, and thereby prevent a collection agent from stealing coins contained in the coin receptacle, the hatch 2 forming the reception structure further comprises a shutter lock coming to take over from the locking bolt 33 when the receptacle is in place in the hatch 2.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur la figure 10, ce verrou de volet consiste en une plaque 43 destinée à s'étendre parallèlement à la paroi latérale 30 du réceptacle lorsque ce dernier est en place. La plaque 43 comporte un profil de came 44 dans sa partie inférieure coopérant avec une pièce 45 fixée au boîtier 1 pour permettre un déplacement en translation de la plaque 43, limité par des pions 46 venant en butée sur une extrémité d'ouvertures oblongues 47 prévues dans la plaque 43. La plaque 43 comporte en outre une ouverture 48 destinée à laisser libre le passage de la tige 10 du réceptacle. Le déplacement de la plaque 43 est piloté par le mouvement de la trappe. Plus précisément, l'action de fermeture de la trappe entraîne le déplacement de la plaque de manière à placer l'ouverture 48 en regard de la tige 10, et permettre la translation de cette dernière lors du déplacement du doigt 6 le long de la rainure 9. La figure 10 illustre le positionnement relatif des différents composants lorsque la trappe a été complètement fermée. Dans ce cas, on voit que le volet d'obturation du réceptacle est complètement ouvert, permettant ainsi la réception des pièces.In the embodiment shown in the figure 10 , this shutter lock consists of a plate 43 intended to extend parallel to the side wall 30 of the receptacle when the latter is in place. The plate 43 has a cam profile 44 in its lower part cooperating with a part 45 fixed to the housing 1 to allow movement in translation of the plate 43, limited by pins 46 abutting on one end of oblong openings 47 provided in the plate 43. The plate 43 further comprises an opening 48 intended to allow free passage of the rod 10 of the receptacle. The movement of the plate 43 is controlled by the movement of the hatch. More specifically, the closing action of the hatch causes the movement of the plate so as to place the opening 48 opposite the rod 10, and allow the translation of the latter when the finger 6 moves along the groove 9. The figure 10 illustrates the relative positioning of the different components when the hatch has been completely closed. In this case, it can be seen that the shutter shutter of the receptacle is completely open, thus allowing reception of the parts.

A l'inverse, l'action d'ouverture de la trappe basculante va piloter d'abord le début de fermeture du volet d'obturation 5, au moins jusqu'à ce que la tige 10 ne traverse plus l'ouverture 48, puis le mouvement de la plaque 43 de manière à ce que l'ouverture 48 ne soit plus en regard de la tige 10, ce mouvement pouvant s'effectuer simultanément avec la fin du déplacement du volet d'obturation jusqu'à sa position de fermeture. Ainsi, lorsque la trappe a été complètement ouverte, mais que le réceptacle n'a pas encore été retiré, il n'est pas possible d'ouvrir le volet d'obturation 5.Conversely, the opening action of the tilting hatch will first pilot the start of closure of the shutter 5, at least until the rod 10 no longer crosses the opening 48, then the movement of the plate 43 so that the opening 48 is no longer facing the rod 10, this movement can be performed simultaneously with the end movement of the shutter to its closed position. Thus, when the hatch has been fully opened, but the receptacle has not yet been removed, it is not possible to open the shutter 5.

Une fois que le réceptacle a été retiré, c'est le pêne de verrouillage qui vient prendre le relais pour empêcher l'ouverture du volet d'obturation. En effet, comme le montre la figure 11, le mouvement de retrait du réceptacle selon la flèche F5 autorise, grâce à un ressort de rappel 49, le déplacement de la tringle 34 selon la flèche F6, ce qui place à nouveau le pêne de verrouillage dans sa position de verrouillage du volet (flèche F7). Par ailleurs, comme cela a été explicité précédemment, le déplacement de la tringle 34 selon la flèche F6 va également provoquer un blocage du système « une fois » 32, lequel devra être réarmé manuellement si l'on souhaite réutiliser le réceptacle.Once the receptacle has been removed, the locking bolt takes over to prevent the shutter from opening. Indeed, as the figure 11 , the movement of withdrawal of the receptacle according to arrow F 5 authorizes, thanks to a return spring 49, the displacement of the rod 34 according to arrow F 6 , which again places the locking bolt in its shutter locking position (arrow F 7 ). Furthermore, as explained above, the displacement of the rod 34 according to arrow F 6 will also cause a blockage of the system "once" 32, which will have to be reset manually if one wishes to reuse the receptacle.

L'exemple de réalisation illustré dans les figures montre l'utilisation d'une trappe d'accès 2 pivotante. Bien entendu, d'autres formes de réalisations peuvent être envisagées sans départir du cadre de l'invention. Notamment, la trappe peut être conçue non pas pivotante, mais mobile dans un mouvement de translation, la forme, taille et disposition de la rainure 9 étant alors adaptées en conséquence. Par ailleurs, la localisation des moyens de guidage 9 au niveau de la paroi supérieure 8 du boîtier 1 est imposée ici par la structure du réceptacle. Bien entendu on peut envisager d'autres emplacements.The embodiment illustrated in the figures shows the use of a pivoting access door 2. Of course, other embodiments can be envisaged without departing from the scope of the invention. In particular, the hatch can be designed not pivoting, but movable in a translational movement, the shape, size and arrangement of the groove 9 then being adapted accordingly. Furthermore, the location of the guide means 9 at the upper wall 8 of the housing 1 is imposed here by the structure of the receptacle. Of course we can consider other locations.

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  1. Coin machine comprising a removable coin receptacle, of the type comprising a fixed structure comprising a housing (1) and a removable coin receptacle (3) comprising an orifice (4) for inserting the coins and a shutter (5) which can be moved between an open position in which the orifice (4) is accessible and a closed position in which the orifice (4) is closed, the receptacle comprising means (6, 7) for actuating the shutter (5) and the housing (1) comprising guide means (9) intended to co-operate with the actuating means (6, 7), characterised in that said fixed structure further comprises a hatch (2) for access to the interior of the housing, which hatch can be moved between an open position and a closed position, said receptacle being intended to be inserted into the hatch (2) forming a receiving structure, in that said guide means (9) are adapted to co-operate with said actuating means (6, 7) during the movement of the hatch (2) from its closed position to its open position and to simultaneously generate the movement of the shutter (5) from its open position to its closed position, in that said actuating means (6, 7) comprise a finger (6) integral in translation with the shutter (5), the finger (6) being movable in translation along a guide slot (7), in that the guide means of the housing comprise a groove (9) which receives and guides said finger (6) during the movement of the hatch while simultaneously causing the finger to be displaced in translation along the guide slot (7), and in that the length of the guide slot (7) is determined so that, when the finger abuts against the ends of this guide slot, the shutter (5) is located in one or the other of the two open or closed positions.
  2. Coin machine according to claim 1, characterised in that said guide means (9) further co-operate with said actuating means (6, 7) during the movement of the hatch from its open position to its closed position, in order to simultaneously generate the movement of the shutter from its closed position to its open position.
  3. Coin machine according to either of the preceding claims, characterised in that the receptacle (3) comprises a so-called "single-use" mechanism for opening/closing the shutter, this mechanism only allowing one single opening/closing cycle of the shutter (5) performed on the same receptacle and linked to the movement of the hatch.
  4. Coin machine according to either claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the receptacle (3) comprises a so-called "single-use" insertion/removal system (32), this system only allowing one single insertion/removal cycle of the receptacle into or from the hatch performed on the same receptacle.
  5. Coin machine according to claim 4, characterised in that the so-called "single-use" insertion/removal system (32) is set manually, before use of the receptacle, by action on a setting rod (37) inside the receptacle.
  6. Coin machine according to either claim 4 or claim 5, characterised in that the shutter (5) of the receptacle (3) comprises a second rod (10) which extends longitudinally in the plane of the shutter and is integral in the translational movement of the shutter (5), and in that the receptacle (3) comprises, on a side wall (30) orthogonal to the direction of translation of the shutter (5), a lateral orifice (31) intended to allow the passage of a free end of the second rod (10) when the shutter (5) is displaced in translation towards its open position.
  7. Coin machine according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterised in that the receptacle (3) further comprises a locking bolt (33) intended to prevent the shutter (5) from opening when the receptacle (3) has been removed from the hatch (2).
  8. Coin machine according to claim 7, characterised in that the receptacle (3) further comprises:
    - a bar (34) movable in translation along a side wall (35) and intended for triggering said "single-use" insertion/removal system (32) and for actuating said locking bolt (33) to release the shutter (5);
    - a lower orifice (36) opposite one end of the bar (34);
    and in that the hatch (2) has, in its base, on a lower wall (20), a trigger finger (21) intended to penetrate into said lower orifice (36) when the receptacle is put in place in the hatch and to cause the translational displacement of said bar (34).
  9. Coin machine according to claim 8, characterised in that the hatch (2) forming the receiving structure further comprises a shutter lock (43) preventing the shutter (5) from opening as long as the hatch (2) is in the open position or not yet sufficiently closed.
  10. Coin machine according to claim 9, characterised in that the shutter lock consists of a plate (43) intended to extend parallel to the side wall (30) of the receptacle supporting the side orifice (31), said plate (43) being capable of being displaced in translation by the movement of the hatch, and comprising an opening (48) intended to permit or to block the passage of the rod (10).
  11. Coin machine according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it further comprises a lock system for locking/unlocking the access hatch in its closed position.
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