EP2009599A2 - Procédé de fonctionnement d'un dispositif de comptage de monnaie et dispositif de comptage de monnaie - Google Patents

Procédé de fonctionnement d'un dispositif de comptage de monnaie et dispositif de comptage de monnaie Download PDF

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EP2009599A2
EP2009599A2 EP08009427A EP08009427A EP2009599A2 EP 2009599 A2 EP2009599 A2 EP 2009599A2 EP 08009427 A EP08009427 A EP 08009427A EP 08009427 A EP08009427 A EP 08009427A EP 2009599 A2 EP2009599 A2 EP 2009599A2
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Stig Göpel
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  • the invention relates to a method for operating a Münzausierevorraum and a Münzausierevortechnisch, with which the method can be performed.
  • Coin payout devices are used in vending machines and slot machines, money changers and other machines that can pay out coins according to a given monetary value.
  • Such coin pay-out devices usually include a supply of coins of different denominations, which are held in so-called coin tubes.
  • Coins deposited in the machines, which are not forwarded directly to a cash register are sorted according to their nominal value in one of the coin tubes and are thus available for payment.
  • a payout module has a horizontally disposed, provided with an electric drive, rotatable plate, which is provided at its top with a driver which forms a projection.
  • Such a payout module associated with two coin tubes, which are tubular and arranged vertically standing above the turntable. Depending on the selected direction of rotation of the turntable, the driver ejects the lowest coin from one of the two coin tubes.
  • the details of the known Ausieremodule is on the U.S. Patent No. 5,595,535 directed.
  • the issuing of a plurality of coins is usually performed sequentially, so that several Ausierezyklen, in each of which a single coin is issued, must succeed each other in order to pay out a composite of several coins amount of money.
  • the coin is issued in the order of the denomination of the coins to be dispensed, starting with the most significant coin.
  • a method of operating a coin payout device has become known in which particular attention is paid to the combination of individual coins for a given amount of payout.
  • first all possible combinations of coins are determined, which give the predetermined amount payout.
  • the predetermined payout amount is usually based on a residual loan, which is repayable, for example, after the sale of a commodity in the form of coins.
  • an evaluation of each individual combination takes place.
  • the rating takes into account which stock of coins with each denomination is still available. This ensures that the stockpiling of coins of different denominations is balanced as possible.
  • the actual issue of the coins according to the coin combination with the highest rating is done in a conventional manner.
  • the method according to claim 1 is for operating a Münzausierevorraum comprising a plurality of Ausieremodulen, each of which is assigned at least one Münztube for receiving coins of a particular denomination and pay out in a pay cycle to a control signal each one coin from an associated Münztube, wherein at least two coin tubes, which are assigned to different Ausieremodulen contain coins of the same denomination and in a Ausierezyklus several Ausieremodule be controlled.
  • Each payout module can pay out exactly one coin in a pay cycle.
  • a payout cycle may begin with the receipt of a control signal and may continue until the end of the coin payout process or until receipt of a subsequent control signal. Typical payout cycles have a duration of, for example, 0.5 seconds.
  • the control signals may be generated by a controller which controls the payout of a particular amount of money by determining the combination of coins to be dispensed and driving the payout modules in a series of consecutive payout cycles to pay out the determined coin combination.
  • a controller which controls the payout of a particular amount of money by determining the combination of coins to be dispensed and driving the payout modules in a series of consecutive payout cycles to pay out the determined coin combination.
  • it is provided to use several Ausieremodule that can be controlled simultaneously. This can one of the number of Ausieremodule corresponding number of coins are issued simultaneously in a single pay cycle.
  • By equipping at least two coin tubes associated with different payout modules with coins of the same denomination multiple coins of the same denomination can be paid out within a pay cycle.
  • the simultaneous payout of multiple coins of that denomination can significantly reduce the number of payout cycles required.
  • the method according to claim 2 is used to operate a Münzausierevorraum comprising a plurality of Ausieremodulen, each having its own drive, each of which two coin tubes are assigned for receiving coins and in a pay cycle to a control signal each one coin from an assigned Pay out Münztube, where in a pay cycle several Ausieremodule be controlled.
  • the method thus provides for the use of proven Münzausieremodule, for example, from the U.S. Patent No. 5,595,535 are known before. By simultaneously controlling several such Ausieremodule several coins can be paid in a pay cycle.
  • a combination of coins for the payment of a certain amount of money is chosen so that the payment is made in the least possible number of Auslichzyklen. For example, an evaluation of all possible coin combinations for the payment of the predetermined amount of money, which is based on the number of required payout cycles. As a result, a particularly short payout time can be realized. By taking into account further evaluation criteria, such as the total number of coins to be paid out for the particular amount of money, the selected coin combination can be adapted to further specifications.
  • the level of Münztuben having coins of the same denomination held approximately the same size. This achieves uniform loading of the coin tubes containing coins of the same denomination and associated payout modules. This can have a positive effect on the service life. Possibly. In the control of the Ausieremodule the level of the Münztuben is considered.
  • the level of the individual coin tubes can be monitored in any way.
  • a defined filling of the coin tubes by a service technician takes place from time to time.
  • the level of each individual Münztube is continuously recorded by registering the deposit and payouts.
  • Such a method is for example from the German patent application DE 103 22 384 A1 known.
  • the use of level sensors is provided.
  • Each coin tube is assigned a level sensor.
  • Different level sensors for the purpose in question are, for example, from the European patent EP 0 680 021 B1 known.
  • Simple level sensors can therefore be realized as a switch.
  • pressure-sensitive sensors that measure the weight of a coin column, or inductive sensors.
  • optical sensors are known, for example from the German patent application DE 10 2004 034 149 A1 , The application of level sensors is further from the US patent application US 2004/0226802 A1 known.
  • each Ausieremodul a coin dispensing area and the Ausieremodule are arranged so that the Münzausgabe Schemee of at least two Ausieremodulen are at different heights.
  • the coin dispensing areas may be located at the lower end of the associated coin tubes where, in the simplest case, the coin is ejected from a corresponding slot. Due to the arrangement of at least two Ausieremodulen at different heights, a conflict-free payment of the coins is guaranteed even with the invention provided for simultaneous control of multiple Ausieremodule. In particular, it is effectively prevented in a simple manner that two coins different Ausieremodule when ejecting from the Ausieremodulen collide and jam in the Münzausierevorraum.
  • the Ausieremodule be controlled independently and in case of malfunction of a Ausieremoduls the Münzausierevortechnisch is operated with the remaining Ausieremodulen on.
  • inventively provided coins of the same denomination in different Ausieremodulen the method can then be carried out without substantial restriction, if individual Ausieremodule not work. This significantly increases the reliability of the operation of the device.
  • the payment is made from a corresponding Münztube another payoff module. Thereby, even if a malfunction is detected during a payout operation, the intended payout amount can be executed with coins of the denomination originally intended for the payout.
  • At least two coin tubes associated with different payout modules contain coins of the highest denomination intended for payout. This embodiment is particularly advantageous when relatively large sums of money must be paid out because at least two coins of the highest denomination can be paid out at the same time. The required payout time is thereby shortened.
  • each payout module has a coin tube containing highest denomination coins intended for payout.
  • the maximum number of coin-dispensable coins given by the number of payout modules can be formed entirely of coins of the highest denomination. It can thus be paid very quickly even large sums of money.
  • each payout module can be made particularly compact and in a proven manner.
  • Such Auslessnessmodule are for example from the U.S. Patent No. 5,595,535 known.
  • a total of three Ausieremodule exist.
  • the payout device In combination with payout modules, which are each assigned two coin tubes, the payout device has a total of six coin tubes. This dimensioning has proven to be particularly useful in practice.
  • the Münzausierevorutter according to claim 13 has a plurality of Ausieremodulen that are independently controllable, each having a drive and each have a Münzausgabe Scheme for the issue of a coin and each associated with two coin tubes for receiving coins, wherein at least one of the Münzausgabe Schemee on another Height is arranged as one of the other coin dispensing areas.
  • the Ausieremodule By their own drive the Ausieremodule these can be controlled simultaneously, so that one of the number of Ausieremodule corresponding number of coins can be paid out simultaneously.
  • Each payout module outputs the coins in a defined coin dispensing area, which is embodied, for example, in the form of a slot at the lower end of an associated coin tube.
  • three Ausieremodule are provided which are arranged around a Münzausgabeschacht around, wherein the Münzausgabe Scheme a middle Ausieremoduls is arranged differently from the height of the other two Münzausgabe Schemee.
  • the average payout module is higher or lower than the other two Ausieremodule. Between two adjacent Ausieremodulen thus always a height difference is achieved.
  • At least two coin tubes are adapted to receive coins of the same denomination. These at least two coin tubes are preferably assigned to different payment modules.
  • the device of the coin tubes for receiving coins of a specific denomination exists in particular in a matched to the diameter of the coins inner diameter of the coin tubes.
  • each coin dispensing module is associated with a coin tube which is set up to receive coins of the highest denomination intended for payment.
  • a number of coins of the highest denomination corresponding to the number of payout modules can be paid out at the same time, so that even larger amounts of money can be paid out particularly quickly.
  • a payout control For a fault detected in a payout control, e.g. Clipping a coin, missing function of Ausiereantriebs and the like, the control ensures that the payment is made on the intact remaining Ausieremodule.
  • Other disturbances are e.g. wrong coin return, incorrect movement of a payout element, inhibition in the payout area, blockade of the payout device.
  • suitable sensors may be used, e.g. for monitoring the motor current in the Ausiereantrieb with position sensor, monitoring the movement of the payout element, etc.
  • FIG. 1 An inventive method is based on the Fig. 1 be explained.
  • three Ausieremodule 10, 20, 30 are shown schematically. Each of these Ausieremodule two coin tubes 12 and 14, 22 and 24 or 32 and 34 are assigned. Each coin tube contains a certain number of coins, which are indicated by the hatched columns.
  • the three coin tubes 12, 22 and 32 are loaded with coins of denomination $ 0.25 and each associated with one of the three Ausieremodule.
  • each of the three payout modules 10, 20, 30 can issue coins of this highest denomination intended for payment.
  • the second coin tube 14 of the Ausieremoduls 10 and the second coin tube 34 of the Ausieremoduls 30 are equipped with coins of denomination $ 0.05. Coins of denomination $ 0.10 are in the second coin tube 24 of the payout module 20.
  • Each of the six coin tubes is associated with a level sensor 42. As indicated by the three arrows, the three dispensing modules 10, 20, 30 convey dispensed coins into a common coin dispensing slot 44.
  • a controller 40 is connected to the six level sensors 42 and the three Ausieremodulen 10, 20, 30.
  • the compounds are each indicated by a dashed line.
  • the controller 40 can monitor the fill levels of the coin tubes by means of the level sensors 42. It is also possible to assign each coin tube several level sensors to obtain a more accurate mapping of the respective levels.
  • the controller 40 outputs control signals for the payout modules 10, 20, 30.
  • the controller 40 To pay out a certain amount of money, the controller 40 first determines the desired combination of coins to be disbursed. The selection of the combination is made so that the payout in the smallest possible number of payout cycles is possible.
  • the controller 40 After determining the desired coin combination, the controller 40 outputs the corresponding control signals in the required number of consecutive payout cycles, whereupon the payout modules 10, 20, 30 pay out the respective coins from the coin tubes 12, 14, 22, 24, 32 and 34.
  • coin tubes which are equipped with coins of the same denomination, each have approximately the same levels.
  • the coin tubes 12, 22, 32 equipped with the 25 cent coins are all filled to approximately two-thirds.
  • the two coin tubes 14 and 34 which are equipped with 5 cent coins, are both filled to about a quarter.
  • the advantages of the method according to the invention achieved over the prior art will be shown on the basis of a number of examples.
  • the example refers to the use of the coin payout device in a vending machine in which a customer has deposited a credit of $ 5.00. Subsequently, the customer purchases a drink for $ 1.25. His $ 3.75 balance must be paid back by the coin payout device. The face value of the highest-value coins to be paid out is 25 cents. Of these coins must therefore be paid 15 pieces.
  • the coin payout device shown can be used to pay out fifteen 25 cent coins in five payout cycles in which three coins are dispensed simultaneously.
  • the waiting time which is extremely annoying for the customer, until the full refund of his change is thus shortened by a factor of 3.
  • a Münzausierevoroplasty invention is shown in simplified form. It will be the same reference numerals as in the Fig. 1 used.
  • the Münzausierevorraum has a plastic housing 50, which can be installed as a compact unit in a vending machine. Within the housing 50, three Ausieremodule 10, 20, 30 are arranged, of which in each case a turntable is visible. The average payout module 20 is offset in height from the two outer Ausieremodulen 10, 30 arranged.
  • the Ausieremodule 10, 20, 30 are each combined with two coin tubes, not shown in the figure, which are arranged above the turntable of the Ausieremodule.
  • Each of the Ausieremodule has its own drive, which can cause a rotational movement of the turntable. The ejected by the rotational movement of the turntable from the respective associated coin tubes coins fall into a centrally disposed coin dispensing slot 44th
  • the coin payout device may be associated with monitoring means (not shown) that detect when there is a fault. For example, a jamming of the coins in a coin tube of a module can take place, the drive of the payment device of a module can fail or the like. This is determined by the controller 40. In the event of a failure, the controller 40 ensures that another module is changed over. This increases the number of payout cycles, but a proper money return is nevertheless ensured.

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