EP1938286B1 - Safe device for collecting coins and safe method for transferring and emptying coin boxes - Google Patents

Safe device for collecting coins and safe method for transferring and emptying coin boxes Download PDF

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EP1938286B1
EP1938286B1 EP06793760.7A EP06793760A EP1938286B1 EP 1938286 B1 EP1938286 B1 EP 1938286B1 EP 06793760 A EP06793760 A EP 06793760A EP 1938286 B1 EP1938286 B1 EP 1938286B1
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  • the invention relates to a secure coin collection device and a secure method of transferring and emptying coin boxes.
  • the invention applies to the transfer of a coin box from a distributor to a secure collection point where the emptying of the contents of the coin box is carried out, without the personnel Have physical contact with the coins.
  • a coin crate generally has a lock prohibiting when it is locked out of the dispenser. Only the personnel performing the conveying and collection has the key to unlock the lock prohibiting extraction. The opening of the coin box is usually blocked by another lock. The ferry staff, not having the key unlocking the other lock, therefore does not have physical access to the coins during the extraction of the distributor and the transfer to the collection point.
  • a collection agent has the key to open the lock blocking the opening of the coin box.
  • the collection agent then has physical access to the coins during this surgery. There is therefore a possibility of fraud by the collection agent opening the coin box at the collection point.
  • the US patent US 5941364 discloses a simplified and lightweight structure and having a lower production cost for a coin box inserted into a slot machine, said coin being burglary-proof.
  • the US patent US 5941364 exhibits including locking means prohibiting the opening of the box as they are locked.
  • the support comprises at least one rod which, when the coin box is inserted into the holder, enters through an opening in the coin box.
  • the rod interacts with the internal mechanism to signal the introduction of the coin box into the holder.
  • the rod may further comprise means enabling it to authenticate with the internal mechanism.
  • the coin box has a locking means allowing maintenance personnel to open the coin box lid.
  • the internal mechanism authenticates the medium before opening the hatch.
  • the coin box can be opened after authorization given by the maintenance personnel.
  • One of the advantages of the invention is that it makes it possible to reconcile a high level of safety with limited operating constraints.
  • the invention does not require any major modification of the distributors already installed.
  • the figure 1 illustrates the transfer of a coin box into a state-of-the-art dump machine.
  • a distributor 1 is located in a point of sale.
  • the distributor 1 accepts in particular as a means of payment of coins.
  • the coins are introduced into a coin mechanism 2.
  • the coins are then directed and stored in the dispenser 1 in at least one coin box 4.
  • the coin box 4 has a hatch through which the coins enter the coin box 4.
  • the coin box 4 generally has a lock to lock the opening of the coin box 4.
  • the coin box 4 is disposed in the dispenser 1 in a support 3 ensuring in particular the interface between the coin mechanism 2 and the coin box 4.
  • the support 3 generally comprises a lock lock system for locking the coin box 4 in the support 3. When the coin box 4 is used to collect the coins, the lock lock system disposed on the support 3 is locked and therefore prohibits the extraction of the coin box 4 of the support 3 .
  • the coin box 4 must be extracted from the support 3 by a conveying agent.
  • the conveying agent has a key for locking the coin introduction door and unlocking the lock locking system disposed on the interface 3. Once the lock lock system disposed on the interface 3 unlocked, the conveying agent can extract the coin box 4 from the interface 3. However, the conveying agent does not have the key enabling it to unlock the lock of the coin introduction flap arranged on the coin box. The conveying agent therefore can not physically access the coins.
  • the conveying agent transfers the coin box 4 to a collection point.
  • a collection agent receives the coin box 4.
  • the coin coin 4 is then opened by the collection agent who has a key to unlock the lock disposed on the cash register. coins 4.
  • the collection agent then has physical access to the coins.
  • the coin box is then emptied into a collection machine 6.
  • a coin box 27 includes in particular a box, serving as a receptacle for the coins, closed by a cover 28.
  • the cover 28 has a recess 20 that can be closed by a hatch 21.
  • the hatch 21 has two main states: a state where it does not obstruct the recess 20 and a state where it completely closes the recess 20.
  • the door 21 is actuated automatically by an internal mechanism 29 disposed inside the coin box
  • the coin box 27 can generally be positioned under the coin mechanism 2 of a dispenser 1. When the hatch 21 does not obstruct the recess 20, the coins coming from the coin mechanism 2 can enter the cash register. Coins 27.
  • the coin box 27 is designed to have a significant resistance to particularly mechanical attacks to which it is likely to be subjected.
  • the lid 28 further comprises at least one opening 26 for the insertion of a rod.
  • the internal mechanism 29 can thus detect the presence or absence of a rod in the coin box 27.
  • the coin box 27 further has a locking means 23 for controlling the introduction into a support of the coin box 27.
  • the locking means 23 may in particular be a lock accompanied by a corresponding C1 key.
  • the locking means 23 operates in conjunction with the internal mechanism 29.
  • the locking means 23 allows either to prohibit or to allow the introduction of the coin box 27 in a support. For this, when the locking means 23 is locked, the internal mechanism 29 may for example obstruct the opening 26.
  • the coin box 27 also has a locking means 24 for locking the hatch 21.
  • the locking means 24 may in particular be a lock accompanied by a corresponding key C2.
  • the locking means 24 operates in conjunction with the internal mechanism 29.
  • the locking means 24 allows either to prohibit or to authorize the opening of the hatch 21.
  • the mechanism internal 29 may for example block the movement of the hatch 21 in a position where the hatch 21 obstructs the obvious 20.
  • the coin box 27 may have a locking means 25 for the maintenance of the coin box 27.
  • the locking means 25 may in particular be a lock accompanied by a corresponding key C3.
  • the locking means 25 operates in conjunction with the lid 28.
  • the locking means 25 allows either to prohibit or to allow the opening of the lid 28.
  • the locking means allows in particular to open the coin box 27 to for maintenance purposes by dedicated maintenance personnel. Maintenance can therefore be carried out in a secure maintenance room separate from the collection point by a specific maintenance staff. Only the operations and maintenance manager has access to key C3.
  • the keys C1, C2 and C3 are high security keys forming part of a hierarchical system of locks.
  • the key C3 makes it possible to lock or unlock the locking means 23, 24 and 25.
  • the key C2 makes it possible to lock or unlock the locking means 23 and 24.
  • the key C1 makes it possible to lock or unlock the locking means 23.
  • the figure 3 shows a coin crate support according to the invention.
  • the elements identical to those already presented in the previous figures bear the same references.
  • the support 30 according to the invention is sized to accommodate a box of coins 27 according to the invention.
  • the hatch 21 of the coin box 27 once introduced into the support 30 is no longer accessible from the outside when the support 30 is fixed under a coin mechanism 2 or on a collection machine 6. Thus, even when the hatch 21 is open, it is not possible to access the contents of the coin box 27.
  • the support 30 comprises in particular a rod 31 arranged such that the rod 31 is introduced into the opening 26 when the coin box 27 is inserted in the support 30.
  • the rod 31 then interacts with the internal mechanism 29.
  • the rod 31 has on the part interacting with the internal mechanism 29 authentication means 32.
  • the rod 32 can act in particular forms to identify the rod 32, such as for example hollow arranged in a manner comparable to the shapes of a key.
  • the rod 31 may incidentally serve as guiding element of the coin box 27.
  • the description refers to a rod 31.
  • the support 30 may comprise several rods comparable to the rod 31.
  • the figure 4 illustrates the method of securing the collection of coins according to the invention.
  • the coin box 27 according to the invention collects coins from the coin mechanism 2 of the dispenser 1.
  • the coin box 27 is inserted into a support 40 of the same type as the support 30 according to the invention.
  • the hatch 21 of the coin box 27 is kept open by the internal device 29.
  • the coin box 27 is locked by the locking means 23 inside the support 40.
  • a conveying agent must transfer it to the collection point where it will be introduced and emptied by a collection agent into a support 41 of a dump machine.
  • the support 41 is of the same type as the support 30 according to the invention.
  • the coin box 27 has locking means 23, for example a lock and its key C1, ensuring in particular the locking of the extraction or the introduction of the coin box 27 in the supports 40 and 41
  • locking means 23 for example a lock and its key C1
  • the coin box 27 has the locking means 24, for example a lock with a corresponding key C2, to give the authorization to open the door 21 to the internal mechanism 29. Only the owners of the key C2 can give the authorization to open the hatch 21 to the internal mechanism 29. However, the key C2 alone does not open the hatch 21.
  • the conveying agent has the key C1 enabling it to extract the coin box 27 from its support 40.
  • the conveying agent unlocks the key C1 using the locking means 23 prohibiting the extraction of the coin box 27 from its support 40. This operation is carried out at the point of sale.
  • the hatch is automatically locked by the internal mechanism 29. Once the coin box 27 has been extracted, the mechanical device 29 no longer keeps the hatch 21 of the coin box 27 open. The hatch 21 can not be opened again without, in particular, unlocking the locking means 24. using the C2 key. However, the key C2 alone is not enough to open the hatch 21.
  • the coin box 27 then transits between the point of sale and the collection point. During this transit, the hatch 21 of the coin box 27 can not be opened. The conveying agent does not have physical access to the coins.
  • a collection agent receives the coin box 27.
  • the collection agent has the key C1 and the key C2.
  • the collection agent then uses the key C2 on the locking means 24 to allow the hatch 21 to open and then uses the key C1 on the locking means 23 to allow the introduction of the box to
  • the collection agent can not open the hatch 21 of the coin box 27.
  • the collection agent therefore does not have physical access to the coins. coins.
  • To empty the coins it is necessary to introduce the coin box 27 into the support 41 of the emptying machine 6. Only the combination of the authorization to open the hatch 21 given by the key C2 , of the authorization of introduction into the support 41 given by the key C1 and the insertion of the coin box 27 in the support 41 makes it possible to open the flap 21.
  • the emptying of the coins present in the coin coin box 4 is automatically performed by the emptying machine 6 without the intervention of a third party.
  • the support 41 is arranged so that the hatch 21 of the coin box 27 is oriented downwards: thus by the effect of gravity, when the hatch 21 is opened by the mechanism 29, the coins fall into the dump machine 6.
  • the collection agent uses the key 1 in the locking means 23 to allow the extraction of the coin box 27 out of the support 41 of the emptying machine 6.
  • the coin box 27 is then extracted out of the support 41.
  • the internal mechanism 29 keeps the hatch 21 of the coin box 27 more open.
  • the hatch 21 can not be opened again without, in particular, unlocking the locking means 24 by means of the key C2.
  • the collection agent then uses the key C2 on the locking means 24 to allow the internal mechanism 29 to open the hatch 21 of the coin box 27.
  • the coin box 27 is again introduced using the key C1 into the support 40 of the dispenser 1.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif sécurisé de collecte de pièces de monnaie ainsi qu'un procédé sécurisé de transfert et vidage de caisses de pièces de monnaie. En particulier, l'invention s'applique au transfert d'une caisse à pièces de monnaie d'un distributeur vers un point de collecte sécurisé où est effectué le vidage du contenu de la caisse à pièces de monnaie, sans que le personnel n'aie de contact physique avec les pièces de monnaie.The invention relates to a secure coin collection device and a secure method of transferring and emptying coin boxes. In particular, the invention applies to the transfer of a coin box from a distributor to a secure collection point where the emptying of the contents of the coin box is carried out, without the personnel Have physical contact with the coins.

De nombreux points de vente automatiques acceptent comme moyen de paiement des pièces de monnaie. Une fois collectées, celles-ci sont dirigées et stockées au sein du distributeur dans au moins une caisse à pièces de monnaie. Une fois remplie, la caisse à pièces de monnaie est remplacée par un agent de convoyage, puis convoyée vers un point de collecte sécurisé. La caisse à pièces de monnaie y est alors vidée.Many automatic outlets accept as a means of payment of coins. Once collected, they are directed and stored within the distributor in at least one cash box. Once filled, the coin box is replaced by a conveyor and then conveyed to a secure collection point. The coin box is then emptied.

Les opérations de collecte et de convoyage des caisses à pièces de monnaie doivent se faire en limitant au maximum les possibilités de fraude. Pour cela, il est important de limiter le contact physique et la possibilité de voir les pièces de monnaie au cours de ces opérations, y compris pour le personnel réalisant la collecte et le convoyage.Coin collection and conveyance operations must be carried out with as little risk of fraud as possible. For this, it is important to limit the physical contact and the possibility of seeing the coins during these operations, including for the personnel carrying out the collection and conveying.

Une caisse à pièce de monnaie comporte généralement une serrure interdisant lorsqu'elle est verrouillée son extraction hors du distributeur. Seul le personnel réalisant le convoyage et la collecte dispose de la clé permettant de déverrouiller la serrure interdisant l'extraction. L'ouverture de la caisse à pièces de monnaie est généralement bloquée par une autre serrure. Le personnel de convoyage, ne disposant pas de la clé déverrouillant cette autre serrure, n'a donc pas accès physiquement aux pièces de monnaie au cours de l'extraction du distributeur et du transfert vers le point de collecte.A coin crate generally has a lock prohibiting when it is locked out of the dispenser. Only the personnel performing the conveying and collection has the key to unlock the lock prohibiting extraction. The opening of the coin box is usually blocked by another lock. The ferry staff, not having the key unlocking the other lock, therefore does not have physical access to the coins during the extraction of the distributor and the transfer to the collection point.

Une fois la caisse à pièces de monnaie parvenue au point de collecte, un agent de collecte dispose de la clé lui permettant d'ouvrir la serrure bloquant l'ouverture de la caisse à pièces de monnaie. L'agent de collecte a alors accès physiquement aux pièces de monnaie lors de cette opération. Il y a donc une possibilité de fraude par l'agent de collecte ouvrant la caisse à pièces de monnaie au point de collecte.Once the coin box reaches the collection point, a collection agent has the key to open the lock blocking the opening of the coin box. The collection agent then has physical access to the coins during this surgery. There is therefore a possibility of fraud by the collection agent opening the coin box at the collection point.

Le brevet américain US 5941364 décrit une structure simplifiée et légère et ayant un moindre coût de production pour une caisse à pièces de monnaie insérée dans une machine à sous, ladite caisee étant à l'épreuve des cambriolages. Le brevet américain US 5941364 expose notamment des moyens de verrouillage interdisant l'ouverture de la caisse tant que ceux-ci sont verrouillés.The US patent US 5941364 discloses a simplified and lightweight structure and having a lower production cost for a coin box inserted into a slot machine, said coin being burglary-proof. The US patent US 5941364 exhibits including locking means prohibiting the opening of the box as they are locked.

L'invention a notamment pour but de pallier les inconvénients précités. A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un dispositif sécurisé de collecte de pièces de monnaie. Il comporte un support pouvant accueillir au moins une caisse à pièces de monnaie. La caisse à pièces de monnaie est fermée par un couvercle comportant un évidemment pouvant être obstrué par une trappe. L'ouverture et la fermeture de l'évidement par la trappe étant contrôlées par un mécanisme interne. La caisse à pièces de monnaie comporte :

  • un moyen de verrouillage permettant d'autoriser ou d'interdire l'introduction et l'extraction de la caisse de pièces de monnaie dans le support ;
  • un moyen de verrouillage permettant de donner l'autorisation ou l'interdiction d'ouverture de la trappe au mécanisme interne ;
The purpose of the invention is in particular to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks. For this purpose, the invention relates to a secure device for collecting coins. It comprises a support that can accommodate at least one coin box. The coin crate is closed by a cover with a recess that can be obstructed by a hatch. The opening and closing of the recess by the hatch being controlled by an internal mechanism. The coin box features:
  • locking means for authorizing or prohibiting the introduction and extraction of the coin box into the holder;
  • locking means for authorizing or prohibiting the opening of the hatch to the internal mechanism;

Le mécanisme interne agit sur la trappe :

  • en l'ouvrant lorsque le moyen de verrouillage l'autorise et que la caisse à pièces de monnaie est introduite dans le support ;
  • en la maintenant fermée dans tous les autres cas.
The internal mechanism acts on the hatch:
  • opening it when the locking means authorizes it and the coin box is inserted into the support;
  • keeping it closed in all other cases.

Dans un mode de réalisation, le support comporte au moins une tige qui, lorsque la caisse à pièces de monnaie est introduite dans le support, pénètre par l'intermédiaire d'une ouverture dans la caisse de pièces de monnaie. La tige entre en interaction avec le mécanisme interne pour lui signaler l'introduction de la caisse à pièces de monnaie dans le support. La tige peut en outre comporter des moyens lui permettant de s'authentifier auprès du mécanisme interne.In one embodiment, the support comprises at least one rod which, when the coin box is inserted into the holder, enters through an opening in the coin box. The rod interacts with the internal mechanism to signal the introduction of the coin box into the holder. The rod may further comprise means enabling it to authenticate with the internal mechanism.

Avantageusement, la caisse à pièces de monnaie comporte un moyen de verrouillage permettant au personnel de maintenance d'ouvrir le couvercle de la caisse de pièce de monnaie.Advantageously, the coin box has a locking means allowing maintenance personnel to open the coin box lid.

L'invention a encore pour objet un procédé sécurisé de transfert d'une caisse à pièces de monnaie d'un point de vente comportant un support vers un point de collecte comportant un support pour être vidée. La caisse à pièces de monnaie est fermée par un couvercle. Le couvercle comporte un évidement pouvant être obstrué par une trappe. L'ouverture et la fermeture de l'évidement par la trappe sont contrôlées par un mécanisme interne. Le procédé comporte les étapes suivantes :

  • autorisation, donnée par un agent de collecte, d'ouverture de la trappe ;
  • autorisation, donnée par un agent de convoyage, d'introduction de la caisse à pièces de monnaie dans le support du distributeur;
  • introduction de la caisse à pièces de monnaie dans le support du distributeur, le mécanisme interne provoquant alors l'ouverture de la trappe ;
  • autorisation, donnée par un agent de convoyage, d'extraction de la caisse à pièces de monnaie du support du distributeur, lorsque la caisse à pièce de monnaie doit être vidée,
  • extraction de la caisse à pièces de monnaie du support du distributeur, le mécanisme interne provoquant alors la fermeture de la trappe ;
  • transfert de la caisse à pièces de monnaie vers un point de collecte ;
  • autorisation, donnée par un agent de collecte, d'ouverture de la trappe;
  • autorisation, donnée par un agent de collecte, d'introduction de la caisse à pièces de monnaie dans le support de la machine de vidage ;
  • introduction de la caisse à pièces de monnaie dans le support de la machine de vidage, le mécanisme interne provoquant alors l'ouverture de la trappe ;
  • autorisation, donnée par un agent de collecte, d'extraction de la caisse à pièces de monnaie du support de la machine de vidage ;
  • extraction de la caisse à pièces de monnaie du support de la machine de vidage, le mécanisme interne provoquant alors la fermeture de la trappe ;
  • transfert de la caisse à pièces de monnaie vers un point de vente.
The invention also relates to a secure method of transferring a coin box from a point of sale comprising a support to a collection point having a support to be emptied. The coin box is closed by a cover. The lid has a recess that can be obstructed by a hatch. The opening and closing of the recess by the hatch are controlled by an internal mechanism. The method comprises the following steps:
  • authorization given by a collection officer to open the hatch;
  • authorization, given by a conveying agent, of introducing the coin box into the distributor's support;
  • introduction of the coin box into the dispenser support, the internal mechanism then causing the hatch to open;
  • authorization, given by a conveying agent, of extracting the coin box from the distributor's support, when the coin box is to be emptied,
  • extraction of the coin box from the dispenser support, the internal mechanism then causing the closure of the hatch;
  • transfer of the coin box to a collection point;
  • authorization given by a collection officer to open the hatch;
  • authorization, given by a collection agent, to introduce the coin box into the support of the emptying machine;
  • introduction of the coin box into the support of the emptying machine, the internal mechanism then causing the opening of the hatch;
  • authorization, given by a collection agent, of extracting the coin box from the support of the emptying machine;
  • extraction of the coin box from the support of the emptying machine, the internal mechanism then causing the closing of the hatch;
  • transfer of the coin box to a point of sale.

Dans un mode de réalisation, le mécanisme interne authentifie le support avant de procéder à l'ouverture de la trappe.In one embodiment, the internal mechanism authenticates the medium before opening the hatch.

Avantageusement, la caisse à pièces de monnaie peut être ouverte après autorisation donnée par le personnel de maintenance.Advantageously, the coin box can be opened after authorization given by the maintenance personnel.

L'invention a notamment pour avantages qu'elle permet de concilier un niveau de sécurité élevé avec des contraintes d'exploitation limitées. En outre, l'invention ne nécessite pas de modification importante des distributeurs déjà installés.One of the advantages of the invention is that it makes it possible to reconcile a high level of safety with limited operating constraints. In addition, the invention does not require any major modification of the distributors already installed.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à l'aide de la description qui suit faite en regard des dessins annexés qui représentent :

  • la figure 1, le transfert d'une caisse à pièces de monnaie dans une machine de vidage selon l'état de l'art ;
  • la figure 2a, une caisse à pièces de monnaie selon l'invention vue de profil ;
  • la figure 2b, une caisse à pièces de monnaie selon l'invention vue de haut ;
  • la figure 3, un support de caisse à pièces de monnaie selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 4, le procédé sécurisé de transfert et vidage de caisse à pièces de monnaie selon l'invention.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent with the aid of the following description made with reference to the appended drawings which represent:
  • the figure 1 the transfer of a coin box into a state-of-the-art dump machine;
  • the figure 2a , a coin box according to the invention seen in profile;
  • the figure 2b a coin box according to the invention seen from above;
  • the figure 3 a coin crate support according to the invention;
  • the figure 4 , the secure method of transferring and emptying coin crates according to the invention.

La figure 1 illustre le transfert d'une caisse à pièces de monnaie dans une machine de vidage selon l'état de l'art. Un distributeur 1 est disposé dans un point de vente. Le distributeur 1 accepte notamment comme moyen de paiement des pièces de monnaie. Les pièces de monnaie sont introduites dans un monnayeur 2. Les pièces de monnaies sont ensuite dirigées et stockées au sein du distributeur 1 dans au moins une caisse à pièces de monnaie 4. La caisse à pièce de monnaie 4 comporte une trappe par laquelle les pièces de monnaie pénètrent dans la caisse à pièces de monnaie 4. La caisse à pièces de monnaie 4 dispose généralement d'une serrure verrouillant l'ouverture de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 4. La caisse à pièces de monnaie 4 est disposée dans le distributeur 1 dans un support 3 assurant notamment l'interface entre le monnayeur 2 et la caisse à pièces de monnaie 4. Le support 3 comporte généralement un système de verrouillage à serrure permettant de verrouiller la caisse à pièces de monnaie 4 dans le support 3. Lorsque la caisse à pièces de monnaie 4 est utilisée pour collecter les pièces de monnaie, Le système de verrouillage à serrure disposée sur le support 3 est verrouillé et interdit donc l'extraction de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 4 du support 3.The figure 1 illustrates the transfer of a coin box into a state-of-the-art dump machine. A distributor 1 is located in a point of sale. The distributor 1 accepts in particular as a means of payment of coins. The coins are introduced into a coin mechanism 2. The coins are then directed and stored in the dispenser 1 in at least one coin box 4. The coin box 4 has a hatch through which the coins enter the coin box 4. The coin box 4 generally has a lock to lock the opening of the coin box 4. The coin box 4 is disposed in the dispenser 1 in a support 3 ensuring in particular the interface between the coin mechanism 2 and the coin box 4. The support 3 generally comprises a lock lock system for locking the coin box 4 in the support 3. When the coin box 4 is used to collect the coins, the lock lock system disposed on the support 3 is locked and therefore prohibits the extraction of the coin box 4 of the support 3 .

Une fois remplie, la caisse à pièces de monnaie 4 doit être extraite du support 3 par un agent de convoyage. L'agent de convoyage dispose d'une clé permettant de verrouiller la trappe d'introduction des pièces et de déverrouiller le système de verrouillage à serrure disposée sur l'interface 3. Une fois le système de verrouillage à serrure disposée sur l'interface 3 déverrouillée, l'agent de convoyage peut extraire la caisse à pièce de monnaie 4 de l'interface 3. Cependant, l'agent de convoyage ne dispose pas de la clé lui permettant de déverrouiller la serrure de la trappe d'introduction des pièces disposée sur la caisse à pièces de monnaie. L'agent de convoyage ne peut donc pas avoir accès physiquement aux pièces de monnaie. L'agent de convoyage transfert la caisse à pièces de monnaie 4 vers un point de collecte.Once filled, the coin box 4 must be extracted from the support 3 by a conveying agent. The conveying agent has a key for locking the coin introduction door and unlocking the lock locking system disposed on the interface 3. Once the lock lock system disposed on the interface 3 unlocked, the conveying agent can extract the coin box 4 from the interface 3. However, the conveying agent does not have the key enabling it to unlock the lock of the coin introduction flap arranged on the coin box. The conveying agent therefore can not physically access the coins. The conveying agent transfers the coin box 4 to a collection point.

Au point de collecte, un agent de collecte réceptionne la caisse à pièces de monnaie 4. La pièce à caisse de monnaie 4 est ensuite ouverte par l'agent de collecte qui dispose d'une clé permettant de déverrouiller la serrure disposée sur la caisse à pièces de monnaie 4. L'agent de collecte a alors accès physiquement aux pièces de monnaie. La caisse à pièces de monnaie est ensuite vidée dans une machine de collecte 6.At the collection point, a collection agent receives the coin box 4. The coin coin 4 is then opened by the collection agent who has a key to unlock the lock disposed on the cash register. coins 4. The collection agent then has physical access to the coins. The coin box is then emptied into a collection machine 6.

La figure 2a et la figure 2b montre une caisse à pièces de monnaie selon l'invention vue de profil et de haut. Une caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 comporte notamment une boîte, servant de réceptacle pour les pièces de monnaie, fermée par un couvercle 28. Le couvercle 28 comporte un évidement 20 pouvant être fermé par une trappe 21. La trappe 21 possède principalement deux états : un état où elle n'obstrue pas l'évidement 20 et un état où elle ferme totalement l'évidement 20. La trappe 21 est actionnée automatiquement par un mécanisme interne 29 disposé à l'intérieur de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27. La caisse de pièces de monnaie 27 peut généralement être positionnée sous le monnayeur 2 d'un distributeur 1. Lorsque la trappe 21 n'obstrue pas l'évidement 20, les pièces provenant du monnayeur 2 peuvent entrer dans la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27. La caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 est conçue pour avoir une résistance importante vis à vis notamment des agressions mécaniques auxquelles elle est susceptible d'être soumise.The figure 2a and the figure 2b shows a coin box according to the invention seen in profile and high. A coin box 27 includes in particular a box, serving as a receptacle for the coins, closed by a cover 28. The cover 28 has a recess 20 that can be closed by a hatch 21. The hatch 21 has two main states: a state where it does not obstruct the recess 20 and a state where it completely closes the recess 20. The door 21 is actuated automatically by an internal mechanism 29 disposed inside the coin box The coin box 27 can generally be positioned under the coin mechanism 2 of a dispenser 1. When the hatch 21 does not obstruct the recess 20, the coins coming from the coin mechanism 2 can enter the cash register. Coins 27. The coin box 27 is designed to have a significant resistance to particularly mechanical attacks to which it is likely to be subjected.

Le couvercle 28 comporte en outre au moins une ouverture 26 permettant l'insertion d'une tige. Le mécanisme interne 29 peut ainsi détecter la présence ou non d'une tige dans la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27.The lid 28 further comprises at least one opening 26 for the insertion of a rod. The internal mechanism 29 can thus detect the presence or absence of a rod in the coin box 27.

La caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 selon l'invention possède en outre un moyen de verrouillage 23 pour le contrôle de l'introduction dans un support de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27. Le moyen de verrouillage 23 peut notamment être une serrure accompagnée d'une clé C1 correspondante. Le moyen de verrouillage 23 fonctionne en collaboration avec le mécanisme interne 29. Le moyen de verrouillage 23 permet soit d'interdire soit d'autoriser l'introduction de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 dans un support. Pour cela, lorsque le moyen de verrouillage 23 est verrouillé, le mécanisme interne 29 peut par exemple obstruer l'ouverture 26.The coin box 27 according to the invention further has a locking means 23 for controlling the introduction into a support of the coin box 27. The locking means 23 may in particular be a lock accompanied by a corresponding C1 key. The locking means 23 operates in conjunction with the internal mechanism 29. The locking means 23 allows either to prohibit or to allow the introduction of the coin box 27 in a support. For this, when the locking means 23 is locked, the internal mechanism 29 may for example obstruct the opening 26.

La caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 selon l'invention possède en outre un moyen de verrouillage 24 pour le verrouillage de la trappe 21. Le moyen de verrouillage 24 peut notamment être une serrure accompagnée d'une clé C2 correspondante. Le moyen de verrouillage 24 fonctionne en collaboration avec le mécanisme interne 29. Le moyen de verrouillage 24 permet soit d'interdire soit d'autoriser l'ouverture de la trappe 21. Pour cela, lorsque le moyen de verrouillage 24 est verrouillé, le mécanisme interne 29 peut par exemple bloquer le déplacement de la trappe 21 dans une position où la trappe 21 obstrue l'évidemment 20.The coin box 27 according to the invention also has a locking means 24 for locking the hatch 21. The locking means 24 may in particular be a lock accompanied by a corresponding key C2. The locking means 24 operates in conjunction with the internal mechanism 29. The locking means 24 allows either to prohibit or to authorize the opening of the hatch 21. For this, when the locking means 24 is locked, the mechanism internal 29 may for example block the movement of the hatch 21 in a position where the hatch 21 obstructs the obvious 20.

Avantageusement, la caisse de pièces de monnaie 27 selon l'invention peut posséder un moyen de verrouillage 25 pour la maintenance de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27. Le moyen de verrouillage 25 peut notamment être une serrure accompagnée d'une clé C3 correspondante. Le moyen de verrouillage 25 fonctionne en collaboration avec le couvercle 28. Le moyen de verrouillage 25 permet soit d'interdire soit d'autoriser l'ouverture du couvercle 28. Le moyen de verrouillage permet notamment d'ouvrir la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 à des fins de maintenance par un personnel de maintenance dédié. La maintenance peut donc être réalisée dans un local de maintenance sécurisé distinct du point de collecte par un personnel de maintenance spécifique. Seul le responsable de l'exploitation et de la maintenance a accès à la clé C3.Advantageously, the coin box 27 according to the invention may have a locking means 25 for the maintenance of the coin box 27. The locking means 25 may in particular be a lock accompanied by a corresponding key C3. The locking means 25 operates in conjunction with the lid 28. The locking means 25 allows either to prohibit or to allow the opening of the lid 28. The locking means allows in particular to open the coin box 27 to for maintenance purposes by dedicated maintenance personnel. Maintenance can therefore be carried out in a secure maintenance room separate from the collection point by a specific maintenance staff. Only the operations and maintenance manager has access to key C3.

Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, les clés C1, C2 et C3 sont des clés de haute sécurité faisant partie d'un système hiérarchisé de serrures. Dans ce cas, la clé C3 permet de verrouiller ou de déverrouiller les moyens de verrouillage 23, 24 et 25. La clé C2 permet de verrouiller ou de déverrouiller les moyens de verrouillage 23 et 24. La clé C1 permet de verrouiller ou de déverrouiller le moyen de verrouillage 23.In a particular embodiment, the keys C1, C2 and C3 are high security keys forming part of a hierarchical system of locks. In this case, the key C3 makes it possible to lock or unlock the locking means 23, 24 and 25. The key C2 makes it possible to lock or unlock the locking means 23 and 24. The key C1 makes it possible to lock or unlock the locking means 23.

La figure 3 montre un support de caisse à pièces de monnaie selon l'invention. Les éléments identiques à ceux déjà présentés sur les figures précédentes portent les mêmes références. Le support 30 selon l'invention est dimensionné pour accueillir une caisse de pièces de monnaie 27 selon l'invention. La trappe 21 de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 une fois introduite dans le support 30 n'est plus accessible de l'extérieur lorsque le support 30 est fixé sous un monnayeur 2 ou sur une machine de collecte 6. Ainsi, même lorsque la trappe 21 est ouverte, il n'est pas possible d'accéder au contenu de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27. Le support 30 comporte notamment une tige 31 disposée de telle sorte que la tige 31 s'introduit dans l'ouverture 26 lorsque la caisse à pièce de monnaie 27 est insérée dans le support 30. La tige 31 interagit alors avec le mécanisme interne 29. Avantageusement, la tige 31 comporte sur la partie interagissant avec le mécanisme interne 29 des moyens d'authentification 32. Il peut s'agir notamment de formes permettant d'identifier la tige 32, comme par exemple des creux disposés d'une manière comparable aux formes d'une clé. La tige 31 peut accessoirement servir d'élément de guidage de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27. De plus, la description fait état d'une tige 31. Naturellement, le support 30 peut comporter plusieurs tiges comparables à la tige 31.The figure 3 shows a coin crate support according to the invention. The elements identical to those already presented in the previous figures bear the same references. The support 30 according to the invention is sized to accommodate a box of coins 27 according to the invention. The hatch 21 of the coin box 27 once introduced into the support 30 is no longer accessible from the outside when the support 30 is fixed under a coin mechanism 2 or on a collection machine 6. Thus, even when the hatch 21 is open, it is not possible to access the contents of the coin box 27. The support 30 comprises in particular a rod 31 arranged such that the rod 31 is introduced into the opening 26 when the coin box 27 is inserted in the support 30. The rod 31 then interacts with the internal mechanism 29. Advantageously, the rod 31 has on the part interacting with the internal mechanism 29 authentication means 32. It can act in particular forms to identify the rod 32, such as for example hollow arranged in a manner comparable to the shapes of a key. The rod 31 may incidentally serve as guiding element of the coin box 27. In addition, the description refers to a rod 31. Naturally, the support 30 may comprise several rods comparable to the rod 31.

La figure 4 illustre le procédé de sécurisation de la collecte de pièces de monnaie selon l'invention. Les éléments identiques déjà présentés sur les figures précédentes portent les mêmes références. Dans une première phase, la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 selon l'invention collecte les pièces de monnaie issues du monnayeur 2 du distributeur 1. Durant cette phase, la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 est introduite dans un support 40 du même type que le support 30 selon l'invention. La trappe 21 de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 est maintenue ouverte par le dispositif interne 29. La caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 est verrouillée par le moyen de verrouillage 23 à l'intérieur du support 40.The figure 4 illustrates the method of securing the collection of coins according to the invention. The identical elements already presented in the previous figures have the same references. In a first phase, the coin box 27 according to the invention collects coins from the coin mechanism 2 of the dispenser 1. During this phase, the coin box 27 is inserted into a support 40 of the same type as the support 30 according to the invention. The hatch 21 of the coin box 27 is kept open by the internal device 29. The coin box 27 is locked by the locking means 23 inside the support 40.

Une fois la caisse de pièces de monnaie 27 remplie, un agent de convoyage doit la transférer jusqu'au point de collecte où celle-ci sera introduite et vidée par un agent de collecte dans un support 41 d'une machine de vidage. Le support 41 est du même type que le support 30 selon l'invention.Once the coin box 27 is filled, a conveying agent must transfer it to the collection point where it will be introduced and emptied by a collection agent into a support 41 of a dump machine. The support 41 is of the same type as the support 30 according to the invention.

La caisse de pièces de monnaie 27 dispose des moyens de verrouillage 23, par exemple une serrure et sa clé C1, assurant notamment le verrouillage de l'extraction ou de l'introduction de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 dans les supports 40 et 41. Ainsi, une fois les moyens de verrouillage 23 verrouillés et sans la clé C1, il n'est pas possible d'extraire la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 de son support 40. De plus, une fois les moyens de verrouillage 23 déverrouillés et sans la clé C1, il n'est pas possible d'introduire la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 dans le support 41.The coin box 27 has locking means 23, for example a lock and its key C1, ensuring in particular the locking of the extraction or the introduction of the coin box 27 in the supports 40 and 41 Thus, once the locking means 23 are locked and without the key C1, it is not possible to extract the coin box 27 from its support 40. Moreover, once the locking means 23 have been unlocked and without the key C1, it is not possible to introduce the coin box 27 into the support 41.

La caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 dispose des moyens de verrouillage 24, par exemple une serrure accompagnée d'une clé C2 correspondante, permettant de donner l'autorisation d'ouverture de la trappe 21 au mécanisme interne 29. Seuls les possesseurs de la clé C2 peuvent donner l'autorisation d'ouverture de la trappe 21 au mécanisme interne 29. Toutefois, la clé C2 seule ne permet pas d'ouvrir la trappe 21.The coin box 27 has the locking means 24, for example a lock with a corresponding key C2, to give the authorization to open the door 21 to the internal mechanism 29. Only the owners of the key C2 can give the authorization to open the hatch 21 to the internal mechanism 29. However, the key C2 alone does not open the hatch 21.

L'agent de convoyage dispose de la clé C1 lui permettant d'extraire la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 de son support 40. Dans une première étape, l'agent de convoyage déverrouille à l'aide de la clé C1 les moyens de verrouillage 23 interdisant l'extraction de la caisse de pièces de monnaie 27 de son support 40. Cette opération s'effectue sur le point de vente. La trappe est condamnée automatiquement par le mécanisme interne 29. Une fois la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 extraite, le dispositif mécanique 29 ne maintient plus ouverte la trappe 21 de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27. La trappe 21 ne peut être à nouveau ouverte sans notamment déverrouiller les moyens de verrouillage 24 à l'aide de la clé C2. Cependant, la clé C2 ne suffit pas à elle seule à ouvrir la trappe 21.The conveying agent has the key C1 enabling it to extract the coin box 27 from its support 40. In a first step, the conveying agent unlocks the key C1 using the locking means 23 prohibiting the extraction of the coin box 27 from its support 40. This operation is carried out at the point of sale. The hatch is automatically locked by the internal mechanism 29. Once the coin box 27 has been extracted, the mechanical device 29 no longer keeps the hatch 21 of the coin box 27 open. The hatch 21 can not be opened again without, in particular, unlocking the locking means 24. using the C2 key. However, the key C2 alone is not enough to open the hatch 21.

La caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 transite ensuite entre le point de vente et le point de collecte. Lors de ce transit, la trappe 21 de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 ne peut être ouverte. L'agent de convoyage n'a pas accès physiquement aux pièces de monnaie.The coin box 27 then transits between the point of sale and the collection point. During this transit, the hatch 21 of the coin box 27 can not be opened. The conveying agent does not have physical access to the coins.

Dans le point de collecte, situé dans une zone sécurisée, un agent de collecte réceptionne la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27. L'agent de collecte dispose de la clé C1 et de la clé C2. L'agent de collecte utilise alors la clé C2 sur les moyens de verrouillage 24 afin d'autoriser l'ouverture de la trappe 21 puis il utilise la clé C1 sur les moyens de verrouillage 23 afin d'autoriser l'introduction de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 dans le support 41 de la machine de vidage 6. Cependant, l'agent de collecte ne peut ouvrir la trappe 21 de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27. L'agent de collecte n'a donc pas accès physiquement aux pièces de monnaie. Pour vider les pièces de monnaie, il est nécessaire d'introduire la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 dans le support 41 de la machine de vidage 6. Seule la combinaison de l'autorisation d'ouverture de la trappe 21 donnée par la clé C2, de l'autorisation d'introduction dans le support 41 donnée par la clé C1 et l'insertion de la caisse de pièces de monnaie 27 dans le support 41 permet d'ouvrir la trappe 21. Le vidage des pièces de monnaie présentes dans la caisse à pièces de monnaie 4 est effectué automatiquement par la machine de vidage 6 sans intervention d'un tiers. Dans un mode de réalisation, le support 41 est disposé de telle sorte que la trappe 21 de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 soit orienté vers le bas : ainsi par l'effet de la gravité, lorsque la trappe 21 est ouverte par le mécanisme 29, les pièces de monnaie tombent dans la machine de vidage 6.In the collection point, located in a secure area, a collection agent receives the coin box 27. The collection agent has the key C1 and the key C2. The collection agent then uses the key C2 on the locking means 24 to allow the hatch 21 to open and then uses the key C1 on the locking means 23 to allow the introduction of the box to However, the collection agent can not open the hatch 21 of the coin box 27. The collection agent therefore does not have physical access to the coins. coins. To empty the coins, it is necessary to introduce the coin box 27 into the support 41 of the emptying machine 6. Only the combination of the authorization to open the hatch 21 given by the key C2 , of the authorization of introduction into the support 41 given by the key C1 and the insertion of the coin box 27 in the support 41 makes it possible to open the flap 21. The emptying of the coins present in the coin coin box 4 is automatically performed by the emptying machine 6 without the intervention of a third party. In one embodiment, the support 41 is arranged so that the hatch 21 of the coin box 27 is oriented downwards: thus by the effect of gravity, when the hatch 21 is opened by the mechanism 29, the coins fall into the dump machine 6.

Une fois le vidage terminé, l'agent de collecte utilise la clé 1 dans les moyens de verrouillage 23 pour autoriser l'extraction de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 hors du support 41 de la machine de vidage 6. La caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 est ensuite extraite hors du support 41. Une fois la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 extraite, le mécanisme interne 29 ne maintient plus ouverte la trappe 21 de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27. La trappe 21 ne peut être à nouveau ouverte sans notamment déverrouiller les moyens de verrouillage 24 à l'aide de la clé C2. L'agent de collecte utilise alors la clé C2 sur les moyens de verrouillage 24 pour autoriser le mécanisme interne 29 à ouvrir la trappe 21 de la caisse à pièces de monnaie 27.Once the emptying is completed, the collection agent uses the key 1 in the locking means 23 to allow the extraction of the coin box 27 out of the support 41 of the emptying machine 6. The coin box 27 is then extracted out of the support 41. Once the coin box 27 has been extracted, the internal mechanism 29 keeps the hatch 21 of the coin box 27 more open. The hatch 21 can not be opened again without, in particular, unlocking the locking means 24 by means of the key C2. The collection agent then uses the key C2 on the locking means 24 to allow the internal mechanism 29 to open the hatch 21 of the coin box 27.

La caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 vidée et re-armée transite alors jusqu'au point de vente. La caisse à pièces de monnaie 27 est à nouveau introduite à l'aide de la clé C1 dans le support 40 du distributeur 1.The coin box 27 emptied and re-armed then transits to the point of sale. The coin box 27 is again introduced using the key C1 into the support 40 of the dispenser 1.

La description précédente repose sur une caisse à pièces de monnaie 27. Toutefois, l'invention s'applique indifféremment à tout contenant devant être transféré puis vidé sans que le contenu ne puisse être accessible par le personnel effectuant ces opérations.The foregoing description is based on a coin box 27. However, the invention applies equally to any container to be transferred and emptied without the content can be accessed by the personnel performing these operations.

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  1. A safe device for collecting coins, comprising a support (30) designed to receive at least one coin box (27), said coin box (27) being closed by a cover (28), the cover (28) comprising a recess (20) designed to be blocked by a hatch (21), the opening and closing of the recess (20) by the hatch being controlled by an internal mechanism (29), the coin box (27) comprising:
    - a locking means (23) allowing the introduction and the extraction of the coin box (27) into and out of the support (30) to be authorised or prevented;
    - a locking means (24) allowing the opening of the hatch (21) by the internal mechanism (29) to be authorised or prevented,
    characterised in that the internal mechanism (29) acts on the hatch (21) by:
    - opening the hatch when authorised by the locking means (24) and when the coin box (27) is introduced into the support (30);
    - keeping the hatch closed in all other cases.
  2. The device according to claim 1, characterised in that the support (30) comprises at least one rod (26) that enters through an opening (26) in the coin box (27) when the coin box (27) is introduced into the support (30), the rod (26) then interacting with the internal mechanism (29) to notify the mechanism of the introduction of the coin box (27) into the support (30).
  3. The device according to claim 2, characterised in that the rod (26) comprises means (26) that allow it to self-authenticate with respect to the internal mechanism (29).
  4. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the coin box (27) comprises a locking means (25) allowing maintenance personnel to open the cover (28) of the coin box (27).
  5. A method for safely transferring a coin box (27) from a point of sale comprising a support (40) to a collection point comprising a support (41) in order to be emptied, said coin box (27) being closed by a cover (28), the cover (28) comprising a recess (20) designed to be blocked by a hatch (21), the opening and closing of the recess (20) by the hatch (21) being controlled by an internal mechanism (29), characterised in that it comprises the following steps:
    - authorising, by a collection officer, the opening of the hatch (21);
    - authorising, by an escort officer, the introduction of the coin box (27) into the support (40) of the distributor (1);
    - introducing the coin box (27) into the support (40) of the distributor (1), the internal mechanism (29) then causing the hatch (21) to open;
    - authorising, by an escort officer, the extraction of the coin box (27) from the support (40) of the distributor (1), when the coin box (27) has to be emptied;
    - extracting the coin box (27) from the support (40) of the distributor (1), the internal mechanism (29) then causing the closure of the hatch (21);
    - transferring the coin box (27) to a collection point;
    - authorising, by a collection officer, the opening of the hatch (21);
    - authorising, by a collection officer, the introduction of the coin box (27) into the support (41) of the emptying machine (6);
    - introducing the coin box (27) into the support (41) of the emptying machine (6), the internal mechanism (29) then causing the hatch (21) to open;
    - authorising, by a collection officer, the extraction of the coin box (27) from the support (41) of the emptying machine;
    - extracting the coin box (27) from the support (41) of the emptying machine, the internal mechanism (29) then causing the hatch (21) to close;
    - transferring the coin box (27) to a point of sale.
  6. The method according to claim 5, characterised in that the internal mechanism (29) authenticates the support (40, 41) before proceeding with the opening of the hatch (21).
  7. The method according to any one of claims 5 to 6, characterised in that the coin box (27) can be opened after authorisation is granted by maintenance personnel.
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