EP1944738A1 - Device and method for providing cashiers' stations with coins - Google Patents

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EP1944738A1
EP1944738A1 EP08000037A EP08000037A EP1944738A1 EP 1944738 A1 EP1944738 A1 EP 1944738A1 EP 08000037 A EP08000037 A EP 08000037A EP 08000037 A EP08000037 A EP 08000037A EP 1944738 A1 EP1944738 A1 EP 1944738A1
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Axel Grimm
Thorsten Neumann
Christian Starke
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  • the invention relates to a device for supplying cash register stations with coins having a coin module associated with the checkout station, comprising a store for a number of different coins, a coin entry for entering coins, a coin dispensing for dispensing coins, a control unit for detecting the coin holdings, an operating unit and a display unit and an interface for connection to a goods settlement unit. Furthermore, the invention relates to a supply cassette for this device.
  • the invention relates to a method for supplying cash points with coins, wherein a coin module of the cashier station is filled with coins.
  • coin modules are increasingly integrated, which do not allow direct manual access to the coins contained in a memory of the coin module.
  • the coin module is coupled to a checkout unit of the checkout station and allows a payment transaction using coins within the scope of the purchase of goods at the checkout station.
  • the coin module has a coin input, by means of which a customer or a cashier operator can enter coins for paying the goods into the coin module.
  • the entered coins become a real money check method subjected.
  • the total value entered is determined, compared with the purchase price and, if appropriate, change is output via a coin dispenser of the coin module to the customer or to the cashier operator.
  • the processing of the coins by means of a control unit, which is preferably connected via an interface with the goods settlement unit.
  • the coin module enables a simplified and fast cash register closure, since the coin money remains in the coin module.
  • the current Münzgeldberise the cashier station are available.
  • an additional supply of the coin module with coinage is required.
  • the back-up is usually carried out by value-transport companies, which transport coins to be replenished within a lockable supply cassette from a central coin dispensing station to the individual coin modules of the check-out stations.
  • the coins are protected from thief access by the completed supply cassette during transport to the individual coin modules, when loading the coin module with the coins from the supply cassette, it is required that they be opened by employees of the value-transporting company and the coins are inserted into the coin input of the coin module must be entered. This is associated with a relatively high amount of time. In addition, it may happen that not all coins find their way into the coin entry, but fall next to the coin module or are also illegally stolen.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to specify a device for supplying cashpoint stations with coins as well as a method for supplying cashpoint stations with coins, so that a high degree of security is ensured in the subsequent supply of the cash register stations with coinage.
  • the checkout station is provided in the coin input with a locking device, so that a plurality of coins containing supply cassette can be placed on the coin input and the coins of the supply cassette to the coin module of the cashier station releasing closure element is actuated only when the Supply cassette is located in a locking position to the coin module.
  • the device according to the invention has a locking device by means of which a supply cassette containing the coin money for subsequent supply can be fixed temporarily inextricably to the coin input of the coin module.
  • a supply cassette containing the coin money for subsequent supply can be fixed temporarily inextricably to the coin input of the coin module.
  • the emptying process of the supply cassette can be started, wherein the coin money is discharged from the supply cassette into the coin input of the coin module.
  • this achieves a closed supply of the coin money, whereby the coin money is transferred from the central coin dispensing station (cash office) via the transport means a goods carrier to the cashier station or to the coin module is not exposed to access by a person.
  • the revision security can be increased since the coin money counted in the central coin dispensing station for the supply cassette always corresponds to the value of the coin money transferred into the coin module.
  • the locking device of the coin module cooperates with an electronic detection unit, so that the closure element for opening the supply cassette and thus for releasing the coin money collected in the supply cassette can only be actuated when the electronic recognition unit has generated a Verriegelungsbest2011 Trentssignal and the coin module is thus in a coin supply mode.
  • this coin supply mode it is ensured that a permanent connection between the supply cassette and the coin input of the coin module is given.
  • the lock is not released until the electronic detection unit has issued a Discharge Acknowledge signal indicating that the supply cassette has been completely drained.
  • this makes it possible to achieve complete, secure emptying of the supply cassette secured against external access and the transfer of the coin money into corresponding memory of the coin module.
  • the locking device of the coin module is exclusive actuated by the electronic control unit. This ensures that the lock is not externally operable, so that manipulation by persons can be excluded.
  • the device according to the invention and / or the supply cassette has guide means, so that the supply cassette is displaceable in a predetermined desired position above a coin input of the coin module, in which the supply cassette is in a locking position.
  • a predetermined opening of the coin input can be used to fill it.
  • a closure element for releasing the contained coins and an actuating element for adjusting the closure element is provided in an open position for the supply cassette according to the invention, wherein the actuating element and / or the closure element with a control unit of the coin module is coupled such that the actuating element and / or the closure element can be activated as soon as the supply cassette is in the locking position to the coin module.
  • the particular advantage of the supply cassette according to the invention is that a secure emptying process of the supply cassette is made possible, wherein the Coin money is conveyed in a coin input of the coin module.
  • the closure element is arranged on a coin module facing side of the supply cassette and is not visible or not accessible in the locking position of the supply cassette from the outside. The closure element can only be brought into an open position when the supply cassette is in the locking position. Only then can the closure element be moved into the open position by means of an actuating element.
  • the closure element is designed as a pivoting flap, which is pivotable after releasing the same by its own weight in an open position, so that the coin money can fall into the coin input of the coin module.
  • the actuating element is designed as a mechanically operable rotary control element, which can only be actuated by means of an operator when the supply cassette is in the locking position.
  • the rotary control element is associated with a blocking means that the rotary control element releases only when a corresponding enable signal has been sent from the electrical control unit of the coin module.
  • the inventive method in conjunction with the preamble of claim 9, characterized in that a fixed from a coin dispensing station selection and / or number of coins in lockable supply cassettes collected and transported by means of a Werttransport remplis to coin modules of the locally distributed cash desks that the supply cassettes are each attached to form a locking position to a coin input of the coin module, that after locking the supply cassette to the coin input of the coin module, a lock operation signal to a control unit of the Subsequently, a closure element of the supply cassette is moved to an open position in which the coins contained in the supply cassette are conveyed into a coin input of the coin module, that after emptying the supply cassette a discharge confirmation signal is transmitted to the control unit, and that subsequently the closure element is spent in the closed position and / or the supply cassette from the locking position.
  • the particular advantage of the method according to the invention is that an emptying process, which can not be influenced from the outside and is virtually automatic, of a supply cassette coupled to a coin module is achieved.
  • the basic idea of the invention is to maintain a mechanical locking of a supply cassette on a coin module by electronic means (blocking means) until an emptying of the supply cassette, which is not visible from the outside and thus can not be manipulated, is completed.
  • a device for supplying cashpoint stations with coins has a coin module 1, which advantageously comprises a parallelepipedic housing in which a plurality of value-specific coin stores (coin hopper) for storing a number of different coins, an electronic control unit 2 and an electronic recognition unit 3 are arranged , On an upper side of the coin module 1, a coin input (coin input shaft 4) for filling coins, and an operation unit 5 having a plurality of keys and a display unit 6 having a display are arranged.
  • a coin dispenser for dispensing a predetermined number of coins
  • a lock 8 for opening a lid of the coin module 1
  • an interface 9 for connection to a billing unit, not shown, a cash register provided.
  • the token is entered into the coin entry slot 4 by the customer or an operator of the checkout station.
  • the authenticity of the entered coins is checked by means of a real money check method and the change value is determined after comparing the entered coin value with the purchase price to be paid.
  • a value of coins corresponding to the change value is then made available to the customer by coins in the delivery chute 7.
  • a cuboid-shaped supply cassette 10 For filling the coin module 1 with coinage as part of a supply of the cash station or the coin module 1 is a cuboid-shaped supply cassette 10 is provided which has a hinged lid 11 on an upper side thereof.
  • the lid 11 is associated with a lock 12, by means of which the lid 11 is hinged, so that the supply cassette at a central coin dispensing station (cash office) can be filled with coins.
  • the supply cassette 10 is dimensioned such that it can be inserted via guide means (guide rails 13) in the coin input tray 7. In the locking position of the supply cassette 10, a bottom 14 of the supply cassette 10 is not visible from the outside.
  • the fixation of the supply cassette 10 in the locking position can be effected by bolts, hooks and undercuts, not shown, on the supply cassette 10.
  • the locking device may for example have locking means by means of which the supply cassette 10 after insertion thereof can be locked automatically in the coin input shaft 4.
  • the locking device on blocking means for maintaining the locking position, which are electronically controlled by the control unit 2. The locking device is therefore electronically coupled to the control unit 2 of the coin module. 1
  • the supply cassette 10 is filled in a central cash dispensing station (cash office) with a predetermined number of coins.
  • a central cash dispensing station cash office
  • the lid 11 of the supply cassette 10 is opened by actuation of the lock 12 and closed again after filling the supply cassette 10.
  • the supply cassette 10 is transported to the predetermined coin module 1 by means of a value-transporting company.
  • the value-transporting company transports a plurality of supply cassettes 10 to different coin modules 1 and a plurality of locally distributed arranged coin modules 1 and cash stations.
  • a locking confirmation signal 19 is generated by means of the electronic recognition unit 3, which is transmitted to the control unit 2.
  • a sensor can be arranged which detects the locking position of the supply cassette 10.
  • a next step 20 the mechanical interlock is blocked, with the control unit 2 actuating a corresponding blocking element (blocking means) of the interlocking device. This ensures that no destruction-free removal of the supply cassette 10 from the coin module 1 is possible.
  • the emptying process of the supply cassette 10 can now take place.
  • the closure element 15, which may be formed as a pivoting flap spent by means of the operating element 17 designed as a rotary control element in an open position.
  • the rotary control element 17 is as a rotary switch formed, which is mechanically coupled to the pivoting flap.
  • the same can be unlocked to open the pivoting flap 15, wherein the pivoting flap 16 is automatically moved by its own weight from the closed position to the open position.
  • the coin input 4 is formed as a trough, a sufficient space is present, so that the pivoting flap 15 can extend at least partially into an area below the upper side of the coin module 1.
  • the coin module 1 With the blocking of the mechanical interlock between the supply cassette 10 and the coin module 1, the coin module 1 is in a coin supply mode in which a routine runs such that the opening of the pivoting flap 15 can only take place in the locked state of the supply cassette 10.
  • This routine provides that the rotary switch 17 and / or the pivoting flap 15 can only be activated when a corresponding activation signal has been emitted by the control unit 2.
  • the rotary switch 17 and / or the pivoting flap 15 is electrically coupled to the control unit 2.
  • the detection unit 3 detects the end of the emptying process and sends a discharge confirmation signal 22 to the control unit 2. Subsequently, the blocking means of the locking unit are deactivated, so that according to step 23, a release of the mechanical lock can be done.
  • the coin supply mode of the coin module 1 is now complete. In a further step 24, the supply cassette 10 can now be mechanically unlocked by the coin module 1 and be removed from the coin module 1 by pulling out. The coin module 1 is now in the operating state and can be used for further payment purposes.
  • the opening of the closure element 15 can also be fully electronic, so that the degree of automation is further increased.

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The device has a storage for different coins, and a coin input chamber (4) for inputting the coins. An electronic control unit (2) detects coin money balances, and an interface is provided for connection with an accounting calculating unit. A locking device is arranged in an area of the coin input chamber such that a provision cash box (10) with coins is set on the coin input chamber. A rotatable flap (15) floats the coins of the cash box at a coin module (1). The rotatable flap is activated when the cash box is provided to the coin module in a locking condition. An independent claim is also included for a method for providing a cash station with coins.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Versorgen von Kassenstationen mit Münzen mit einem der Kassenstation zugeordneten Münzmodul enthaltend einen Speicher für eine Anzahl von unterschiedlichen Münzen, eine Münzeingabe zum Eingeben von Münzen, eine Münzausgabe zur Ausgabe von Münzen, eine Steuereinheit zum Erfassen der Münzgeldbestände, eine Bedieneinheit und eine Anzeigeeinheit und eine Schnittstelle zur Verbindung mit einer Warenabrechnungseinheit. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung eine Versorgungskassette für diese Vorrichtung.The invention relates to a device for supplying cash register stations with coins having a coin module associated with the checkout station, comprising a store for a number of different coins, a coin entry for entering coins, a coin dispensing for dispensing coins, a control unit for detecting the coin holdings, an operating unit and a display unit and an interface for connection to a goods settlement unit. Furthermore, the invention relates to a supply cassette for this device.

Darüber hinaus betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Versorgen von Kassenstationen mit Münzen, wobei ein Münzmodul der Kassenstation mit Münzen befüllt wird.Moreover, the invention relates to a method for supplying cash points with coins, wherein a coin module of the cashier station is filled with coins.

In modernen Kassensystemen, wie beispielsweise POS-Kassenstationen, werden zunehmend Münzmodule integriert, die keinen direkten manuellen Zugriff auf die in einem Speicher des Münzmoduls enthaltenen Münzen zulassen. Das Münzmodul ist mit einer Warenabrechnungseinheit der Kassenstation gekoppelt und ermöglicht eine Bezahltransaktion mittels Münzen im Rahmen des Warenkaufs an der Kassenstation. Zu diesem Zweck weist das Münzmodul eine Münzeingabe auf, mittels derer ein Kunde oder eine Kassenbedienperson Münzen zum Bezahlen der Waren in das Münzmodul eingeben kann. Die eingegebenen Münzen werden einem Echtgeldprüfverfahren unterzogen. Bei Erkennen zulässiger Münzen wird der eingegebene Gesamtwert ermittelt, mit dem Kaufpreis verglichen und gegebenenfalls Wechselgeld über eine Münzausgabe des Münzmoduls an den Kunden bzw. an die Kassenbedienperson ausgegeben. Die Verarbeitung der Münzen erfolgt mittels einer Steuereinheit, die vorzugsweise über eine Schnittstelle mit der Warenabrechnungseinheit verbunden ist. Vorteilhaft ermöglicht das Münzmodul einen vereinfachten und schnellen Kassenabschluss, da das Münzgeld im Münzmodul verbleibt. Somit liegen zu jedem Zeitpunkt die aktuellen Münzgeldbestände der Kassenstation vor. Da allerdings bei Bezahltransaktionen mehr Münzen als Wechselgeld von dem Münzmodul herausgegeben als eingegeben werden, ist eine Nachversorgung des Münzmoduls mit Münzgeld erforderlich. Die Nachversorgung wird üblicher Weise durch Werttransportunternehmen durchgeführt, die nachzufüllende Münzen innerhalb einer abschließbaren Versorgungskassette von einer zentralen Münzausgabestation zu den einzelnen Münzmodulen der Kassenstationen transportieren. Zwar sind die Münzen während des Transportes zu den einzelnen Münzmodulen durch die abgeschlossene Versorgungskassette vor dem Zugriff von Dieben geschützt, jedoch ist es beim Befüllen des Münzmoduls mit dem Münzen aus der Versorgungskassette erforderlich, dass diese von Mitarbeitern des Werttransportunternehmens geöffnet und die Münzen in die Münzeingabe des Münzmoduls eingegeben werden müssen. Dies ist mit einem relativ hohen Zeitaufwand verbunden. Zudem kann es vorkommen, dass nicht alle Münzen den Weg in die Münzeingabe finden, sondern neben das Münzmodul fallen bzw. auch unberechtigterweise entwendet werden.In modern POS systems, such as POS cash registers, coin modules are increasingly integrated, which do not allow direct manual access to the coins contained in a memory of the coin module. The coin module is coupled to a checkout unit of the checkout station and allows a payment transaction using coins within the scope of the purchase of goods at the checkout station. For this purpose, the coin module has a coin input, by means of which a customer or a cashier operator can enter coins for paying the goods into the coin module. The entered coins become a real money check method subjected. Upon recognition of permissible coins, the total value entered is determined, compared with the purchase price and, if appropriate, change is output via a coin dispenser of the coin module to the customer or to the cashier operator. The processing of the coins by means of a control unit, which is preferably connected via an interface with the goods settlement unit. Advantageously, the coin module enables a simplified and fast cash register closure, since the coin money remains in the coin module. Thus, at any time the current Münzgeldbestände the cashier station are available. However, since more coins are issued as change from the coin module than are entered in payment transactions, an additional supply of the coin module with coinage is required. The back-up is usually carried out by value-transport companies, which transport coins to be replenished within a lockable supply cassette from a central coin dispensing station to the individual coin modules of the check-out stations. Although the coins are protected from thief access by the completed supply cassette during transport to the individual coin modules, when loading the coin module with the coins from the supply cassette, it is required that they be opened by employees of the value-transporting company and the coins are inserted into the coin input of the coin module must be entered. This is associated with a relatively high amount of time. In addition, it may happen that not all coins find their way into the coin entry, but fall next to the coin module or are also illegally stolen.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, eine Vorrichtung zum Versorgen von Kassenstationen mit Münzen sowie ein Verfahren zum Versorgen von Kassenstationen mit Münzen anzugeben, so dass ein hohes Maß an Sicherheit bei der Nachversorgung der Kassenstationen mit Münzgeld gewährleistet ist.The object of the present invention is therefore to specify a device for supplying cashpoint stations with coins as well as a method for supplying cashpoint stations with coins, so that a high degree of security is ensured in the subsequent supply of the cash register stations with coinage.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist die Kassenstation im Bereich der Münzeingabe mit einer Verriegelungseinrichtung versehen, so dass eine Mehrzahl von Münzen enthaltende Versorgungskassette auf die Münzeingabe aufsetzbar ist und ein die Münzen der Versorgungskassette an das Münzmodul der Kassenstation freigebendes Verschlusselement erst dann betätigbar ist, wenn sich die Versorgungskassette in einer Verriegelungslage zu dem Münzmodul befindet.To solve this problem, the checkout station is provided in the coin input with a locking device, so that a plurality of coins containing supply cassette can be placed on the coin input and the coins of the supply cassette to the coin module of the cashier station releasing closure element is actuated only when the Supply cassette is located in a locking position to the coin module.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung weist eine Verriegelungseinrichtung auf, mittels derer eine das Münzgeld zur Nachversorgung enthaltende Versorgungskassette temporär unlösbar an der Münzeingabe des Münzmoduls fixierbar ist. Nach Verbringen der Versorgungskassette in eine Verriegelungslage, in der die Versorgungskassette unlösbar mit dem Münzmodul verbunden ist, kann durch Betätigen eines Verschlusselementes der Entleerungsvorgang der Versorgungskassette begonnen werden, wobei das Münzgeld von der Versorgungskassette in die Münzeingabe des Münzmoduls abgegeben wird. Vorteilhaft wird hierdurch eine geschlossene Versorgung des Münzgeldes erzielt, wobei das Münzgeld von der zentralen Münzausgabestation (Cash Office) über den Transport mittels eines Warentransportunternehmens zu der Kassenstation bzw. zu dem Münzmodul keinem Zugriff durch eine Person ausgesetzt ist. Hierdurch kann insbesondere die Revisionssicherheit erhöht werden, da das in der zentralen Münzausgabestation für die Versorgungskassette abgezählte Münzgeld stets dem Wert des in das Münzmodul übergebenen Münzgeldes entspricht.The device according to the invention has a locking device by means of which a supply cassette containing the coin money for subsequent supply can be fixed temporarily inextricably to the coin input of the coin module. After placing the supply cassette in a locking position in which the supply cassette is permanently connected to the coin module, by actuation of a closure element, the emptying process of the supply cassette can be started, wherein the coin money is discharged from the supply cassette into the coin input of the coin module. Advantageously, this achieves a closed supply of the coin money, whereby the coin money is transferred from the central coin dispensing station (cash office) via the transport means a goods carrier to the cashier station or to the coin module is not exposed to access by a person. As a result, in particular the revision security can be increased since the coin money counted in the central coin dispensing station for the supply cassette always corresponds to the value of the coin money transferred into the coin module.

Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung wirkt die Verriegelungseinrichtung des Münzmoduls mit einer elektronischen Erkennungseinheit zusammen, so dass das Verschlusselement zum Öffnen der Versorgungskassette und damit zum Freigeben des in der Versorgungskassette gesammelten Münzgeldes erst dann betätigbar ist, wenn die elektronische Erkennungseinheit ein Verriegelungsbestätigungssignal erzeugt hat und sich das Münzmodul damit in einem Münzversorgungsmodus befindet. In diesem Münzversorgungsmodus ist sichergestellt, dass eine unlösbare Verbindung zwischen der Versorgungskassette und der Münzeingabe des Münzmoduls gegeben ist. Die Verriegelung wird erst dann wieder aufgehoben, wenn die elektronische Erkennungseinheit ein Entleerungsbestätigungssignal abgegeben hat, das signalisiert, dass die Versorgungskassette vollständig entleert worden ist. Vorteilhaft kann hierdurch eine vollständige, sichere und vor äußeren Zugriffen gesicherte Entleerung der Versorgungskassette und Übertragung des Münzgeldes in entsprechende Speicher des Münzmoduls erreicht werden.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the locking device of the coin module cooperates with an electronic detection unit, so that the closure element for opening the supply cassette and thus for releasing the coin money collected in the supply cassette can only be actuated when the electronic recognition unit has generated a Verriegelungsbestätigungssignal and the coin module is thus in a coin supply mode. In this coin supply mode it is ensured that a permanent connection between the supply cassette and the coin input of the coin module is given. The lock is not released until the electronic detection unit has issued a Discharge Acknowledge signal indicating that the supply cassette has been completely drained. Advantageously, this makes it possible to achieve complete, secure emptying of the supply cassette secured against external access and the transfer of the coin money into corresponding memory of the coin module.

Nach einer Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung ist die Verriegelungseinrichtung des Münzmoduls ausschließlich mittels der elektronischen Steuereinheit betätigbar. Hierdurch wird sichergestellt, dass die Verriegelung nicht extern betätigbar ist, so dass eine Manipulation durch Personen ausgeschlossen werden kann.According to a development of the device according to the invention, the locking device of the coin module is exclusive actuated by the electronic control unit. This ensures that the lock is not externally operable, so that manipulation by persons can be excluded.

Nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung weist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung und/oder die Versorgungskassette Führungsmittel auf, so dass die Versorgungskassette in eine vorgegebene Solllage oberhalb einer Münzeingabe des Münzmoduls verschiebbar ist, in der sich die Versorgungskassette in einer Verriegelungslage befindet. Vorteilhaft kann eine vorgegebene Öffnung der Münzeingabe zum Befüllen derselben genutzt werden. Durch die Führungsmittel wird eine eindeutige und zielgerichtete Befestigung der Versorgungskassette an der Münzeingabe des Münzmoduls ermöglicht.According to a development of the invention, the device according to the invention and / or the supply cassette has guide means, so that the supply cassette is displaceable in a predetermined desired position above a coin input of the coin module, in which the supply cassette is in a locking position. Advantageously, a predetermined opening of the coin input can be used to fill it. By the guide means a clear and targeted attachment of the supply cassette is made possible at the coin input of the coin module.

Zur Lösung der Aufgabe ist für die erfindungsgemäße Versorgungskassette ein Verschlusselement zum Freigeben der enthaltenen Münzen und ein Betätigungselement zum Verstellen des Verschlusselementes in eine Öffnungsstellung vorgesehen, wobei das Betätigungselement und/oder das Verschlusselement mit einer Steuereinheit des Münzmoduls derart koppelbar ist, dass das Betätigungselement und/oder das Verschlusselement aktivierbar sind, sobald sich die Versorgungskassette in der Verriegelungslage zu dem Münzmodul befindet.To solve the problem, a closure element for releasing the contained coins and an actuating element for adjusting the closure element is provided in an open position for the supply cassette according to the invention, wherein the actuating element and / or the closure element with a control unit of the coin module is coupled such that the actuating element and / or the closure element can be activated as soon as the supply cassette is in the locking position to the coin module.

Der besondere Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Versorgungskassette besteht darin, dass ein gesicherter Entleerungsvorgang der Versorgungskassette ermöglicht wird, wobei das Münzgeld in eine Münzeingabe des Münzmoduls befördert wird. Das Verschlusselement ist auf einer dem Münzmodul zugewandten Seite der Versorgungskassette angeordnet und ist in der Verriegelungslage der Versorgungskassette von außen nicht sichtbar bzw. nicht zugänglich. Das Verschlusselement kann erst in eine Öffnungsstellung verbracht werden, wenn sich die Versorgungskassette in der Verriegelungslage befindet. Erst dann kann mittels eines Betätigungselementes das Verschlusselement in die Öffnungsstellung verbracht werden.The particular advantage of the supply cassette according to the invention is that a secure emptying process of the supply cassette is made possible, wherein the Coin money is conveyed in a coin input of the coin module. The closure element is arranged on a coin module facing side of the supply cassette and is not visible or not accessible in the locking position of the supply cassette from the outside. The closure element can only be brought into an open position when the supply cassette is in the locking position. Only then can the closure element be moved into the open position by means of an actuating element.

Nach einer besonderen Ausführungsform der Versorgungskassette ist das Verschlusselement als eine Schwenkklappe ausgebildet, die nach Freigabe desselben durch ihr Eigengewicht in eine Öffnungsstellung schwenkbar ist, so dass das Münzgeld in die Münzeingabe des Münzmoduls fallen kann. Im Schließzustand der Schwenkklappe dient sie als Boden der Versorgungskassette. Vorzugsweise ist das Betätigungselement als ein mechanisch betätigbares Drehbedienungselement ausgebildet, das mittels einer Bedienperson erst betätigbar ist, wenn sich die Versorgungskassette in der Verriegelungslage befindet. Zu diesem Zweck ist dem Drehbedienungselement ein Blockierungsmittel zugeordnet, dass das Drehbedienelement erst freigibt, wenn ein entsprechendes Freigabesignal von der elektrischen Steuereinheit des Münzmoduls abgesandt worden ist.According to a particular embodiment of the supply cassette, the closure element is designed as a pivoting flap, which is pivotable after releasing the same by its own weight in an open position, so that the coin money can fall into the coin input of the coin module. In the closed state of the pivoting flap, it serves as the bottom of the supply cassette. Preferably, the actuating element is designed as a mechanically operable rotary control element, which can only be actuated by means of an operator when the supply cassette is in the locking position. For this purpose, the rotary control element is associated with a blocking means that the rotary control element releases only when a corresponding enable signal has been sent from the electrical control unit of the coin module.

Zur Lösung der Aufgabe ist das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren in Verbindung mit dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 9 dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine von einer Münzausgabestation fest vorgegebene Auswahl und/oder Anzahl von Münzen in abschließbaren Versorgungskassetten gesammelt und mittels eines Werttransportunternehmens zu Münzmodulen der örtlich verteilt angeordneten Kassenstationen transportiert werden, dass die Versorgungskassetten jeweils unter Bildung einer Verriegelungslage an eine Münzeingabe des Münzmoduls angebracht werden, dass nach erfolgter Verriegelung der Versorgungskassette an der Münzeingabe des Münzmoduls ein Verriegelungsbetätigungssignal an eine Steuereinheit des Münzmoduls gesendet wird, dass nachfolgend ein Verschlusselement der Versorgungskassette in eine Öffnungsstellung verbracht wird, in der die in der Versorgungskassette enthaltenen Münzen in eine Münzeingabe des Münzmoduls befördert werden, dass nach Entleerung der Versorgungskassette ein Entleerungsbestätigungssignal an die Steuereinheit übertragen wird, und dass nachfolgend das Verschlusselement in die Schließstellung und/oder die Versorgungskassette aus der Verriegelungslage verbracht wird.To solve the problem, the inventive method in conjunction with the preamble of claim 9, characterized in that a fixed from a coin dispensing station selection and / or number of coins in lockable supply cassettes collected and transported by means of a Werttransportunternehmens to coin modules of the locally distributed cash desks that the supply cassettes are each attached to form a locking position to a coin input of the coin module, that after locking the supply cassette to the coin input of the coin module, a lock operation signal to a control unit of the Subsequently, a closure element of the supply cassette is moved to an open position in which the coins contained in the supply cassette are conveyed into a coin input of the coin module, that after emptying the supply cassette a discharge confirmation signal is transmitted to the control unit, and that subsequently the closure element is spent in the closed position and / or the supply cassette from the locking position.

Der besondere Vorteil des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens besteht darin, dass ein von außen nicht beeinflussbarer und quasi automatischer Entleerungsvorgang einer an einem Münzmodul gekoppelten Versorgungskassette erzielt wird. Grundgedanke der Erfindung ist es, eine mechanische Verriegelung einer Versorgungskassette an einem Münzmodul mit elektronischen Mitteln (Blockademitteln) so lange aufrechtzuerhalten, bis eine von außen nicht sichtbare und damit nicht manipulierbare Entleerung der Versorgungskassette abgeschlossen ist. Dadurch, dass die Verriegelungslage der Versorgungskassette elektronisch aufrechterhalten wird, bei der eine interne automatische Verriegelungsroutine abläuft, kann eine Manipulation des Entleerungsvorgangs weitgehend ausgeschlossen werden.The particular advantage of the method according to the invention is that an emptying process, which can not be influenced from the outside and is virtually automatic, of a supply cassette coupled to a coin module is achieved. The basic idea of the invention is to maintain a mechanical locking of a supply cassette on a coin module by electronic means (blocking means) until an emptying of the supply cassette, which is not visible from the outside and thus can not be manipulated, is completed. By electronically maintaining the latching position of the supply cassette, during which an internal automatic latching routine occurs, a manipulation of the emptying process can be largely excluded.

Weitere Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den weiteren Unteransprüchen.Further advantages of the invention will become apparent from the further subclaims.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert.An embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings.

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Eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zum Versorgen von Kassenstationen mit Münzen weist ein Münzmodul 1 auf, das vorteilhafterweise ein quaderförmiges Gehäuse umfasst, in dem eine Mehrzahl von wertspezifischen Münzspeichern (Münzhopper) zum Speichern einer Anzahl unterschiedlicher Münzen, eine elektronische Steuereinheit 2 sowie eine elektronische Erkennungseinheit 3 angeordnet sind. An einer Oberseite des Münzmoduls 1 ist eine Münzeingabe (Münzeingabeschacht 4) zum Einfüllen von Münzen sowie eine Bedieneinheit 5 mit einer Mehrzahl von Tasten sowie eine Anzeigeeinheit 6 mit einem Display angeordnet. An einer Vorderseite des Münzmoduls 1 ist eine Münzausgabe (Ausgabeschacht 7) zum Ausgeben einer vorgegebenen Anzahl von Münzen, ein Schloss 8 zum Öffnen eines Deckels des Münzmoduls 1 sowie eine Schnittstelle 9 zur Verbindung mit einer nicht dargestellten Warenabrechnungseinheit einer Kassenstation vorgesehen.A device according to the invention for supplying cashpoint stations with coins has a coin module 1, which advantageously comprises a parallelepipedic housing in which a plurality of value-specific coin stores (coin hopper) for storing a number of different coins, an electronic control unit 2 and an electronic recognition unit 3 are arranged , On an upper side of the coin module 1, a coin input (coin input shaft 4) for filling coins, and an operation unit 5 having a plurality of keys and a display unit 6 having a display are arranged. At a front side of the coin module 1 is a coin dispenser (dispensing slot 7) for dispensing a predetermined number of coins, a lock 8 for opening a lid of the coin module 1 and an interface 9 for connection to a billing unit, not shown, a cash register provided.

Während eines Bezahlvorgangs an der Kassenstation wird das Münzgeld in den Münzeingabeschacht 4 durch den Kunden oder eine Bedienperson der Kassenstation eingegeben. Mittels eines Echtgeldprüfverfahrens wird die Echtheit der eingegebenen Münzen überprüft und nach Vergleich des eingegebenen Münzgeldwertes mit dem zu entrichtenden Kaufpreis der Wechselgeldwert bestimmt. Ein dem Wechselgeldwert entsprechender Wert von Münzen wird dann dem Kunden durch Münzen in dem Ausgabeschacht 7 zur Verfügung gestellt.During a checkout process at the checkout station, the token is entered into the coin entry slot 4 by the customer or an operator of the checkout station. The authenticity of the entered coins is checked by means of a real money check method and the change value is determined after comparing the entered coin value with the purchase price to be paid. A value of coins corresponding to the change value is then made available to the customer by coins in the delivery chute 7.

Zum Befüllen des Münzmoduls 1 mit Münzgeld im Rahmen einer Nachversorgung der Kassenstation bzw. des Münzmoduls 1 ist eine quaderförmig ausgebildete Versorgungskassette 10 vorgesehen, die einen aufklappbaren Deckel 11 an einer Oberseite derselben aufweist. Dem Deckel 11 ist ein Schloss 12 zugeordnet, mittels dessen der Deckel 11 aufklappbar ist, so dass die Versorgungskassette an einer zentralen Münzausgabestation (Cash Office) mit Münzen befüllt werden kann.For filling the coin module 1 with coinage as part of a supply of the cash station or the coin module 1 is a cuboid-shaped supply cassette 10 is provided which has a hinged lid 11 on an upper side thereof. The lid 11 is associated with a lock 12, by means of which the lid 11 is hinged, so that the supply cassette at a central coin dispensing station (cash office) can be filled with coins.

Die Versorgungskassette 10 ist derart dimensioniert, dass sie über Führungsmittel (Führungsschienen 13) in den Münzeingabeschacht 7 eingeschoben werden kann. In der Verriegelungslage der Versorgungskassette 10 ist eine Unterseite 14 der Versorgungskassette 10 nicht von außen sichtbar.The supply cassette 10 is dimensioned such that it can be inserted via guide means (guide rails 13) in the coin input tray 7. In the locking position of the supply cassette 10, a bottom 14 of the supply cassette 10 is not visible from the outside.

An der Unterseite 14 der Versorgungskassette 10 befindet sich ein Verschlusselement 15, das mittels eines an einer Vorderseite 16 der Versorgungskassette 10 angeordneten Betätigungselementes 17 in eine Öffnungsstellung bringbar ist. Die Fixierung der Versorgungskassette 10 in der Verriegelungslage kann durch nicht dargestellte Bolzen, Haken und Hinterschneidungen an der Versorgungskassette 10 bewirkt werden. Die Verriegelungseinrichtung kann beispielsweise über Rastmittel verfügen, mittels derer die Versorgungskassette 10 nach Einschieben derselben in den Münzeingabeschacht 4 selbsttätig verriegelt werden kann. Ferner weist die Verriegelungseinrichtung Blockierungsmittel zur Aufrechterhaltung der Verriegelungslage auf, die elektronisch durch die Steuereinheit 2 ansteuerbar sind. Die Verriegelungseinrichtung ist daher elektronisch gekoppelt mit der Steuereinheit 2 des Münzmoduls 1.On the underside 14 of the supply cassette 10 there is a closure element 15 which can be brought into an open position by means of an actuating element 17 arranged on a front side 16 of the supply cassette 10. The fixation of the supply cassette 10 in the locking position can be effected by bolts, hooks and undercuts, not shown, on the supply cassette 10. The locking device may for example have locking means by means of which the supply cassette 10 after insertion thereof can be locked automatically in the coin input shaft 4. Furthermore, the locking device on blocking means for maintaining the locking position, which are electronically controlled by the control unit 2. The locking device is therefore electronically coupled to the control unit 2 of the coin module. 1

Die Versorgung des Münzmoduls 1 mit Münzgeld wird im Folgenden näher beschrieben.The supply of the coin module 1 with coin money will be described in more detail below.

Die Versorgungskassette 10 wird in einer zentralen Münzausgabestation (Cash Office) mit einer vorgegebenen Anzahl von Münzen befüllt. Zu diesem Zweck wird der Deckel 11 der Versorgungskassette 10 mittels Betätigung des Schlosses 12 geöffnet und nach Befüllung der Versorgungskassette 10 wieder verschlossen.The supply cassette 10 is filled in a central cash dispensing station (cash office) with a predetermined number of coins. For this purpose, the lid 11 of the supply cassette 10 is opened by actuation of the lock 12 and closed again after filling the supply cassette 10.

Die Versorgungskassette 10 wird mittels eines Werttransportunternehmens zu dem vorgegebenen Münzmodul 1 transportiert. Vorzugsweise transportiert das Werttransportunternehmen eine Vielzahl von Versorgungskassetten 10 an unterschiedliche Münzmodule 1 bzw. eine Vielzahl von örtlich verteilt angeordneten Münzmodulen 1 bzw. Kassenstationen.The supply cassette 10 is transported to the predetermined coin module 1 by means of a value-transporting company. Preferably, the value-transporting company transports a plurality of supply cassettes 10 to different coin modules 1 and a plurality of locally distributed arranged coin modules 1 and cash stations.

Eine Bedienperson des Werttransportunternehmens verbringt die Versorgungskassette 10 in eine Verriegelungslage an der Münzeingabe 4 des Münzmoduls 1, in der die Versorgungskassette 10 fest mit dem Münzmodul 1 verbunden ist, siehe Schritt 18 "mechanisches Verriegeln" in Figur 2. Gleichzeitig oder nach dem mechanischen Verriegeln der Versorgungskassette 10 an dem Münzmodul 1 wird mittels der elektronischen Erkennungseinheit 3 ein Verriegelungsbestätigungssignal 19 erzeugt, das an die Steuereinheit 2 übertragen wird. Beispielsweise kann im Bereich der Verriegelungseinheit ein Sensor angeordnet sein, der die Verriegelungslage der Versorgungskassette 10 erkennt.An operator of the secure transport company places the supply cassette 10 in a locking position on the coin input 4 of the coin module 1, in which the supply cassette 10 is fixedly connected to the coin module 1, see step 18 "mechanical locking" in FIG FIG. 2 , Simultaneously or after the mechanical locking of the supply cassette 10 to the coin module 1, a locking confirmation signal 19 is generated by means of the electronic recognition unit 3, which is transmitted to the control unit 2. For example, in the region of the locking unit, a sensor can be arranged which detects the locking position of the supply cassette 10.

In einem nächsten Schritt 20 erfolgt ein Blockieren der mechanischen Verriegelung, wobei die Steuereinheit 2 ein entsprechendes Blockierungselement (Blockierungsmittel) der Verriegelungseinrichtung ansteuert. Hierdurch ist gewährleistet, dass kein zerstörungsfreies Entfernen der Versorgungskassette 10 von dem Münzmodul 1 möglich ist.In a next step 20, the mechanical interlock is blocked, with the control unit 2 actuating a corresponding blocking element (blocking means) of the interlocking device. This ensures that no destruction-free removal of the supply cassette 10 from the coin module 1 is possible.

In einem weiteren Schritt 21 kann nun der Entleerungsvorgang der Versorgungskassette 10 erfolgen. Zum Entleeren wird das Verschlusselement 15, das als eine Schwenkklappe ausgebildet sein kann, mittels des als Drehbedienelement ausgebildeten Betätigungselementes 17 in eine Öffnungsstellung verbracht. Das Drehbedienelement 17 ist als ein Drehschalter ausgebildet, der mit der Schwenkklappe mechanisch gekoppelt ist. Beispielsweise kann zum Öffnen der Schwenkklappe 15 dieselbe entriegelt werden, wobei die Schwenkklappe 16 durch ihr Eigengewicht selbsttätig von der Schließstellung in die Öffnungsstellung verbracht wird. Dadurch, dass die Münzeingabe 4 als eine Mulde ausgebildet ist, ist ein ausreichender Raum vorhanden, so dass die Schwenkklappe 15 zumindest teilweise in einen Bereich unterhalb der Oberseite des Münzmoduls 1 verlaufen kann.In a further step 21, the emptying process of the supply cassette 10 can now take place. For emptying the closure element 15, which may be formed as a pivoting flap, spent by means of the operating element 17 designed as a rotary control element in an open position. The rotary control element 17 is as a rotary switch formed, which is mechanically coupled to the pivoting flap. For example, the same can be unlocked to open the pivoting flap 15, wherein the pivoting flap 16 is automatically moved by its own weight from the closed position to the open position. Because the coin input 4 is formed as a trough, a sufficient space is present, so that the pivoting flap 15 can extend at least partially into an area below the upper side of the coin module 1.

Mit dem Blockieren der mechanischen Verriegelung zwischen der Versorgungskassette 10 und dem Münzmodul 1 befindet sich das Münzmodul 1 in einem Münzversorgungsmodus, in dem eine Routine abläuft, derart, dass das Öffnen der Schwenkklappe 15 nur im verriegelten Zustand der Versorgungskassette 10 erfolgen kann. Diese Routine sieht vor, dass der Drehschalter 17 und/oder die Schwenkklappe 15 nur dann aktivierbar sind, wenn von der Steuereinheit 2 ein entsprechendes Aktivierungssignal abgegebenen worden ist. Zu diesem Zweck ist der Drehschalter 17 und/oder die Schwenkklappe 15 elektrisch mit der Steuereinheit 2 gekoppelt.With the blocking of the mechanical interlock between the supply cassette 10 and the coin module 1, the coin module 1 is in a coin supply mode in which a routine runs such that the opening of the pivoting flap 15 can only take place in the locked state of the supply cassette 10. This routine provides that the rotary switch 17 and / or the pivoting flap 15 can only be activated when a corresponding activation signal has been emitted by the control unit 2. For this purpose, the rotary switch 17 and / or the pivoting flap 15 is electrically coupled to the control unit 2.

Die Erkennungseinheit 3 erkennt das Ende des Entleerungsvorgangs und sendet ein Entleerungsbestätigungssignal 22 an die Steuereinheit 2. Nachfolgend werden die Blockierungsmittel der Verriegelungseinheit deaktiviert, so dass gemäß Schritt 23 eine Freigabe der mechanischen Verriegelung erfolgen kann. Der Münzversorgungsmodus des Münzmoduls 1 ist nunmehr beendet. In einem weiteren Schritt 24 kann nun die Versorgungskassette 10 von dem Münzmodul 1 mechanisch entriegelt und von dem Münzmodul 1 durch Herausziehen entfernt werden. Das Münzmodul 1 befindet sich nun wieder im Betriebszustand und kann für weitere Bezahlzwecke eingesetzt werden.The detection unit 3 detects the end of the emptying process and sends a discharge confirmation signal 22 to the control unit 2. Subsequently, the blocking means of the locking unit are deactivated, so that according to step 23, a release of the mechanical lock can be done. The coin supply mode of the coin module 1 is now complete. In a further step 24, the supply cassette 10 can now be mechanically unlocked by the coin module 1 and be removed from the coin module 1 by pulling out. The coin module 1 is now in the operating state and can be used for further payment purposes.

Nach einer nicht dargestellten alternativen Ausführungsform kann das Öffnen des Verschlusselementes 15 auch vollelektronisch erfolgen, so dass der Automatisierungsgrad weiter erhöht wird.According to an alternative embodiment, not shown, the opening of the closure element 15 can also be fully electronic, so that the degree of automation is further increased.

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Vorrichtung zum Versorgen von Kassenstationen mit Münzen mit einem der Kassenstation zugeordneten Münzmodul mit - einem Speicher für eine Anzahl von unterschiedlichen Münzen, - einer Münzeingabe zum Eingeben von Münzen, - einer Münzausgabe zur Ausgabe von Münzen, - einer Steuereinheit zum Erfassen der Münzgeldbestände, - einem Bedieneinheit und einer Anzeigeeinheit und - einer Schnittstelle zur Verbindung mit einer Warenabrechnungseinheit, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Bereich der Münzeingabe (4) eine Verriegelungseinrichtung angeordnet ist, derart, dass eine eine Mehrzahl von Münzen enthaltende Versorgungskassette (10) auf die Münzeingabe (4) aufsetzbar ist, und dass ein die Münzen der Versorgungskassette (10) an das Münzmodul (1) freigebendes Verschlusselement (15) erst dann betätigbar ist, wenn sich die Versorgungskassette (10) in einer Verriegelungslage zu dem Münzmodul (1) befindet.Device for supplying cash register stations with coins to a coin module associated with the checkout station a memory for a number of different coins, a coin entry for entering coins, - a coin dispenser for dispensing coins, a control unit for detecting the coin money stocks, a control unit and a display unit and an interface for connection to a goods settlement unit, characterized in that a locking device is arranged in the region of the coin input (4), such that a supply cassette (10) containing a plurality of coins can be placed on the coin input (4), and that one of the coins of the supply cassette (10) is attached to the coins Coin module (1) releasing closure element (15) can only be actuated when the supply cassette (10) is in a locking position to the coin module (1). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verriegelungseinrichtung mit einer elektronischen Erkennungseinheit (3) zusammenwirkt, die einerseits ein Verriegelungsbestätigungssignal (19) und andererseits ein Entleerungsbestätigungssignal (22) an die Steuereinheit (2) abgibtApparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking device cooperates with an electronic detection unit (3), on the one hand a locking confirmation signal (19) and on the other hand emptying a confirmation signal (22) to the control unit (2) Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verriegelungseinrichtung einerseits und das Betätigungselement (17) und/oder das Verschlusselement (15) andererseits mit der elektronischen Steuereinheit (2) gekoppelt sind.Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the locking device on the one hand and the actuating element (17) and / or the closure element (15) on the other hand are coupled to the electronic control unit (2). Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Münzmodul (1) Mittel umfasst, derart, dass die von der Versorgungskassette (10) abgegebenen Münzen in wertspezifischen Münzspeicherfächern sortiert werden.Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the coin module (1) comprises means such that the coins dispensed by the supply cassette (10) are sorted into value-specific coin storage compartments. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Münzeingabe (4) und/oder die Versorgungskassette (10) Führungsmittel aufweisen, derart, dass die Versorgungskassette (10) in die Verriegelungslage bringbar ist, in der das Verschlusselement (15) der Versorgungskassette (10) auf einer der Münzeingabe (4) zugewandten Seite angeordnet ist.Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the coin input (4) and / or the supply cassette (10) guide means, such that the supply cassette (10) can be brought into the locking position in which the closure element (15) the supply cassette (10) is arranged on a side facing the coin input (4). Versorgungskassette für eine Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, die einen abschließbaren Deckel (11) zum Befüllen mit Münzen aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Verschlusselement (15) zum Freigeben der in der Versorgungskassette (10) befindlichen Münzen und ein Betätigungselement (17) zum Verbringen des Verschlusselementes (15) in eine Öffnungsstellung vorgesehen sind, und dass das Betätigungselement (17) und/oder das Verschlusselement (15) mit einer Steuereinheit (2) des Münzmoduls (1) derart koppelbar ist, dass das Betätigungselement (17) und/oder das Verschlusselement (15) aktivierbar sind, wenn sich die Versorgungskassette (10) in der Verriegelungslage zu dem Münzmodul (1) befindet.A supply cassette for a device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising a lockable lid (11) for filling with coins, characterized in that a closure element (15) for releasing the coins in the supply cassette (10) and an actuating element (17 ) are provided for bringing the closure element (15) into an open position, and that the actuating element (17) and / or the closure element (15) is provided with a control unit (2) the coin module (1) can be coupled such that the actuating element (17) and / or the closure element (15) can be activated when the supply cassette (10) is in the locking position relative to the coin module (1). Versorgungskassette nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Verschlusselement (15) an einer Unterseite (14) der Versorgungskassette (10) angeordnet ist und in der Verriegelungslage sich auf einer der Münzeingabe (4) des Münzmoduls (1) zugewandten Seite befindet.A supply cassette according to claim 6, characterized in that the closure element (15) on an underside (14) of the supply cassette (10) is arranged and in the locking position on one of the coin input (4) of the coin module (1) facing side. Versorgungskassette nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Verschlusselement (15) als eine Schwenkklappe und dass das Betätigungselement (17) als ein mechanisch betätigbares Drehbedienelement ausgebildet ist.Supply cassette according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the closure element (15) as a pivoting flap and that the actuating element (17) is designed as a mechanically actuated rotary control element. Verfahren zum Versorgen von Kassenstationen mit Münzen, wobei ein Münzmodul der Kassenstation mit Münzen befüllt wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine von einer Münzausgabestation fest vorgegebene Auswahl und/oder Anzahl von Münzen in abschließbaren Versorgungskassetten (10) gesammelt und mittels eines Werttransportunternehmens zu Münzmodulen (1) der örtlich verteilt angeordneten Kassenstationen transportiert werden, dass die Versorgungskassetten (10) jeweils unter Bildung einer Verriegelungslage an eine Münzeingabe (4) des Münzmoduls (1) angebracht werden, dass nach erfolgter Verriegelung der Versorgungskassette (10) an der Münzeingabe (4) des Münzmoduls (1) ein Verriegelungsbetätigungssignal (19) an eine Steuereinheit (2) des Münzmoduls (1) gesendet wird, dass nachfolgend ein Verschlusselement (15) der Versorgungskassette (10) in eine Öffnungsstellung verbracht wird, in der die in der Versorgungskassette (10) enthaltenen Münzen in eine Münzeingabe (7) des Münzmoduls (1) befördert werden, dass nach Entleerung der Versorgungskassette (10) ein Entleerungsbestätigungssignal (22) an die Steuereinheit (2) übertragen wird, dass nachfolgend das Verschlusselement (15) in die Schließstellung und/oder die Versorgungskassette (10) aus der Verriegelungslage verbracht wird.Method for supplying cash points with coins, wherein a coin module of the cashier station is filled with coins, characterized in that a selection and / or number of coins fixed by a coin dispensing station are collected in lockable supply cassettes (10) and converted into coin modules (1 ) are transported locally distributed checkout stations that the supply cassettes (10) in each case to form a locking position to a coin input (4) of the coin module (1) are mounted, that after locking the supply cassette (10) at the coin input (4) of the coin module (1) a locking operation signal (19) to a control unit (2) of the coin module (1) is sent, that subsequently a closure element (15) of the supply cassette (10) in an open position in which the coins contained in the supply cassette (10) are conveyed into a coin input (7) of the coin module (1), that after emptying the supply cassette (10) an emptying confirmation signal (22) is transmitted to the control unit (2), in that subsequently the closure element (15) is moved out of the locking position into the closed position and / or the supply cassette (10). Verfahren nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Verschlusselement (15) mechanisch in die Öffnungsstellung verbracht wird, wobei die Betätigung des Verschlusselementes (15) elektronisch aktiviert wird.A method according to claim 9, characterized in that the closure element (15) is mechanically brought into the open position, wherein the actuation of the closure element (15) is activated electronically.
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