EP2204781B1 - Guiding device - Google Patents

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EP2204781B1
EP2204781B1 EP10000025.6A EP10000025A EP2204781B1 EP 2204781 B1 EP2204781 B1 EP 2204781B1 EP 10000025 A EP10000025 A EP 10000025A EP 2204781 B1 EP2204781 B1 EP 2204781B1
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Roland Mührenberg
Wiebke Buchholz
Marko Zander
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  • the invention relates to a deflection device, in particular for coins, coin substitutes, such as chips, or other similar objects, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • coins or coin substitutes such as chips
  • the coin or the coin substitute for example, used to pay or proof of authorization.
  • the term of the coin is used, although under such a coin in the following also generally a coin substitute or similar items should be understood. The term coin thus does not constitute a restriction in this regard.
  • the coins are guided or moved in machines in various positions or orientations, so that between different positions usual way, a deflection takes place or must take place.
  • a deflection takes place or must take place.
  • a more vertical position of the coin is low.
  • the coins are loaded in the machine and also deflected, including deflecting devices are provided.
  • the deflection of the coins is easy to go through and there is therefore no jam of the coins in the region of the deflection.
  • a coin guiding device which provides an arcuately curved coin path between an inlet region and an outlet region, so that the outlet plane of the coins is rotated by about 90 ° relative to the inlet plane.
  • the coin channel consists of a first oblique straight channel section, followed by a curved channel section in which the coins are turned upright about a vertical axis by 90 °, so that they can enter in this rotated position in a subsequent straight channel section, which is approximately at right angles to the first channel section.
  • the coin channel In the area of the curved channel section for coin rotation, the coin channel has a cross-sectional widening to allow the rotation.
  • a coin channel composed of building blocks wherein the coin channel is formed by two stacked halves, wherein on one of the halves edge-projecting webs are formed, through which the channel width is defined.
  • the two halves are held together by locking tongues, which are integrally formed on one of the halves and can engage in recesses on the other half.
  • a deflection device is provided, in particular for coins or for coin substitute for guiding, deflecting and / or changing the position or position of the coins or the coin substitute, in particular within a machine, wherein the deflection device spaced from two opposing substantially flat elements, such as wall-like elements, which form by means of spacers a path for the coins or for the coin replacement, wherein the spacers engage in openings of the elements and thus fix the elements relative to each other.
  • the spacers have a strip-shaped region, which preferably serves as a boundary of the path of the coins between the wall-like elements.
  • the strip-shaped regions are formed such that they conform to the wall-forming elements and so leave no substantial gap to allow escape or jamming of the coin on the web. It is particularly advantageous if the spacers are integrally formed with the strip-shaped area or connected to them.
  • the elements are fixed relative to one another and also releasably by means of at least one screw. This can advantageously be achieved that an easy disassembly can be performed for cleaning purposes, for example, by means of at least one knurled screw and a tool-free disassembly can be made possible.
  • the at least one screw is arranged on a protruding tongue away from the path of the coin. It is also advantageous if at least one of the elements or even both elements has or have at least one opening or openings for easier cleaning of the device and / or for mounting the device.
  • a Forming level of the inlet of the coins and forms one of the plane of the outlet wherein the plane of the inlet relative to the plane of the outlet is inclined at a predetermined angle.
  • a tilt of the coin can be achieved, for example, from the oblique position in the vertical position.
  • the wall-like or wall-forming elements are formed from sheet metal, such as sheet metal and / or plastic and / or a coated material.
  • the device occupies the smallest possible space.
  • the coin throughput through the device is about 7 to 10 or more coins per second.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 each show a perspective view of a deflection device 1 for coins or for coin replacement, in particular for deflecting and changing the position or the position of coins or coin substitute within a machine.
  • the term coin is generally used below, although under a coin in the following also generally a coin substitute or similar objects that represent a value equivalent, should be understood. The use of the term coin thus does not constitute a restriction on coins as such.
  • the deflection device 1 consists of two flat wall-like or wall-forming base plates 2, 3, which are arranged at a distance from one another.
  • the base plates 2, 3 preferably each have two substantially flat or planar regions 4, 5, 6 and 7, which are interconnected by a respective curved region 8, 9.
  • the two base plates are held together by means of spacers 10 at a distance and fixed and secured relative to each other in position.
  • the spacers form projecting webs, which may be integrally formed with one of the base plates or connected thereto or inserted therein, wherein the webs engage in openings 11 of the respective base plate.
  • screws 12 such as knurled screws provided.
  • the fixation can be done by wing nuts or screws.
  • the spacers 10 are advantageously designed such that they are hook-shaped at its front end and engage in the openings 11 and the base plate 2 by relative displacement of the two base plates 2, 3 lock. At the same time form the spacers 10 boundaries for the path of the coin between the two base plates, so that the input side, the coin in the throw-in area 13 with an entry angular position is inserted and is guided in an inclined position in the present case to the bottom left until the coin in the ejection area 15th exits between the spacers in an exit angular position changed from the entry angular position.
  • the plane of the inlet is inclined with respect to the plane of the outlet and the ejection region 15 is offset relative to the throw-in region 13 (seen in the direction of a line of intersection of the two planes).
  • the direction of movement of a coin passing through the device is changed, whereby a three-dimensional movement sequence is achieved.
  • the base plates have holes 16 through which dirt (adhering to the coins, for example) can be removed within the web between the two base plates 2, 3 or through which dirt can be more easily removed by a draft.
  • the openings 17 at the bottom of the device are preferably used for mounting the device within, for example, a machine.
  • the base plates 2, 3 are formed from a metal sheet, such as sheet metal.
  • the deflecting device consists of plastic and / or a coated material.
  • FIGS. 1 . 2 and 3 can be seen that the spacers 10 are formed wall-like and have a strip-shaped region 18, which serves as a limitation of the career of the coins between the base plates 2, 3, wherein the protruding hook-like base plates are advantageously formed from this strip-shaped area.
  • the deflection device is advantageously made small, so that it has a spatial area of about 8 cm3. However, in other embodiments, the volume thereof may differ. It is also particularly advantageous that the coin throughput is very high. Advantageously, about 7 to 10 coins or more per second can be passed through.
  • the FIGS. 1 to 3 Accordingly, a deflection device 1 in particular for coins or for coin replacement for guiding, deflecting and / or changing the position or position of the coins or the coin substitute, in particular within a machine.
  • the deflection device 1 consists of two spaced apart substantially flat base plates 2, 3, which form by means of spacers 10 a path for the coins or for the coin replacement. It is expedient that the spacers 10 engage in openings 11 of the base plates 2, 3 and thus fix the base plates 2, 3 relative to each other.
  • the spacers 10 have a strip-shaped region 18, which serves as a boundary of the path of the coins. It is advantageous if the spacers 10 are integrally formed with the strip-shaped region 18, which only hinting the Figures can be taken.
  • the at least one screw 12 is disposed on a protruding tongue 19 away from the web 20 of the coin.
  • the web 20 of the coins form a plane of the inlet 21 of the coins and form one of the plane of the spout 22, wherein the Level of the inlet 21 with respect to the plane of the outlet 22 is inclined.
  • the base plates 2, 3 each have a substantially flat or planar first region 4 and 5 in the throw-in region of the deflection device and a substantially flat or planar second region 6 and 7 in the ejection region of the deflection device, wherein the first region 4, 5 and second region 6, 7 is connected to each other by a respective curved portion 8, 9 and wherein the insertion region has a first Münzkanalbreite and the ejection region has a second Münzkanalexcellent.
  • the first coin channel width is greater than the second coin channel width
  • the curved portion 8, 9 has a gradually changed coin channel width between substantially the first and second coin channel widths.
  • the deflection device has a rounded region in the coin channel, whereby the risk of jamming of the coins in the coin channel is reduced, for example, in a time successive insertion of coins.
  • the first coin channel width may be, for example, one and a half times the second coin channel width or twice the second coin channel width.
  • the throw-in area 13 has a widening, for example, such that the base plates 2, 3 are bent or expanded in the throw-in area 13 over the distance defined by the spacers 10, so as to facilitate the introduction of the coins.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Umlenkvorrichtung insbesondere für Münzen, Münzersatz, wie beispielsweise Chips, oder andere ähnliche Gegenstände, nach dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1.The invention relates to a deflection device, in particular for coins, coin substitutes, such as chips, or other similar objects, according to the preamble of claim 1.

Insbesondere in Automaten werden Münzen oder Münzersatz, wie beispielsweise Chips, sehr häufig verwendet. Dabei wird die Münze oder der Münzersatz beispielsweise zur Bezahlung oder zum Nachweis einer Autorisierung verwendet. Im Folgenden wird nur noch der Begriff der Münze verwendet, obwohl unter einer solchen Münze im Folgenden auch generell ein Münzersatz oder ähnliche Gegenstande verstanden werden soll. Der Begriff Münze stellt damit keine diesbezügliche Einschränkung dar.Especially in machines, coins or coin substitutes, such as chips, are used very frequently. In this case, the coin or the coin substitute, for example, used to pay or proof of authorization. In the following, only the term of the coin is used, although under such a coin in the following also generally a coin substitute or similar items should be understood. The term coin thus does not constitute a restriction in this regard.

Die Münzen werden in Automaten in verschiedensten Lagen beziehungsweise Ausrichtungen geführt beziehungsweise bewegt, so dass zwischen verschiedenen Positionen üblicher Weise eine Umlenkung stattfindet beziehungsweise stattfinden muss. So kann beispielsweise bei einem Einwurf eine schräge Position der Münze günstig sein, wobei bei einem anderen Element des Automaten, wie beispielsweise bei einer Münzprüfungsstation, eine eher senkrechte Position der Münze günstig ist. Die Münzen werden in dem Automaten befordert und auch umgelenkt, wozu Umlenkvorrichtungen vorgesehen sind.The coins are guided or moved in machines in various positions or orientations, so that between different positions usual way, a deflection takes place or must take place. Thus, for example, in a throw an oblique position of the coin be favorable, with a different element of the machine, such as at a Münzprüfungsstation, a more vertical position of the coin is low. The coins are loaded in the machine and also deflected, including deflecting devices are provided.

Wichtig bei den Umlenkvorrichtungen ist es, dass die Umlenkvorrichtung von den Münzen leicht zu durchlaufen ist und es daher kein Stau der Münzen in dem Bereich der Umlenkvorrichtung gibt. In diesem Zusammenhang ist es besonders wichtig, wenn die Umlenkvorrichtung im Betrieb des Automaten wenig störanfällig ist und im Wartungsfalle leicht zu öffnen beziehungsweise leicht zu reinigen ist, damit sich gegebenenfalls absetzender Schmutz leicht entfernen lasst, so dass die Gefahr von Staus im Betrieb reduziert werden kann, was im Stand der Technik nicht immer gewährleistet werden kann.Important in the deflection devices is that the deflection of the coins is easy to go through and there is therefore no jam of the coins in the region of the deflection. In this context, it is particularly important if the deflection device is less susceptible to interference during operation of the machine and easy to open in case of maintenance or easy to clean, so that any settling dirt can be easily removed, so that the risk of congestion during operation can be reduced , which can not always be guaranteed in the prior art.

Aus der Schrift DE 42 24 029 A1 ist eine Münzenleitvorrichtung bekannt, die zwischen einem Einlaufbereich und einem Auslaufbereich eine bogenförmig gekrümmte Münzenbahn vorsieht, so dass die Auslaufebene der Münzen gegenüber der Einlaufebene um etwa 90° verdreht ist. Der Münzenkanal besteht dabei aus einem ersten schräg verlaufenden geraden Kanalabschnitt, an den ein gekrümmter Kanalabschnitt anschließt, in dem die Münzen hochkant stehend um eine vertikale Achse um 90° gedreht werden, so dass sie in dieser gedrehten Stellung in einen anschließenden geraden Kanalabschnitt eintreten können, der etwa rechtwinklig zu dem ersten Kanalabschnitt steht. Im Bereich des gekrümmten Kanalabschnitts zur Münzdrehung besitzt der Münzkanal eine Querschnittsaufweitung, um die Drehung zu ermöglichen.From the Scriptures DE 42 24 029 A1 a coin guiding device is known, which provides an arcuately curved coin path between an inlet region and an outlet region, so that the outlet plane of the coins is rotated by about 90 ° relative to the inlet plane. The coin channel consists of a first oblique straight channel section, followed by a curved channel section in which the coins are turned upright about a vertical axis by 90 °, so that they can enter in this rotated position in a subsequent straight channel section, which is approximately at right angles to the first channel section. In the area of the curved channel section for coin rotation, the coin channel has a cross-sectional widening to allow the rotation.

Aus der DE 21 16 236 ist ein aus Bausteinen zusammengesetzter Münzkanal bekannt, wobei der Münzkanal von zwei aufeinandergesetzten Hälften gebildet wird, wobei an einer der Hälften randseitig vorspringende Stege angeformt sind, durch die die Kanalbreite definiert wird. Zusammengehalten werden die beiden Hälften durch Rastzungen, die an einer der Hälften angeformt sind und in Ausnehmungen an der anderen Hälfte einrasten können.From the DE 21 16 236 a coin channel composed of building blocks is known, wherein the coin channel is formed by two stacked halves, wherein on one of the halves edge-projecting webs are formed, through which the channel width is defined. The two halves are held together by locking tongues, which are integrally formed on one of the halves and can engage in recesses on the other half.

Ferner ist aus der Schrift GB 13 56 119 ein aus zwei Hälften zusammensetzbarer Münzkanal bekannt, der zu einer Seite hin geneigt angeordnet ist und in der überhängend angeordneten Kanalwand ein Fenster aufweist, durch das zu kleine Münzen hinausfallen können.Furthermore, from the Scriptures GB 13 56 119 a Münzkanal composed of two halves, which is arranged inclined to one side and in the overhanging channel wall has a window through which can fall out to small coins.

Es ist die Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Umlenkvorrichtung zu schaffen, welche die obigen Nachteile mindert beziehungsweise verhindert.It is the object of the invention to provide a deflection device which the above disadvantages are reduced or prevented.

Dies wird erreicht mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 1, wonach eine Umlenkvorrichtung geschaffen wird insbesondere für Münzen oder für Münzersatz zur Führung, Umlenkung und/oder zur Änderung der Position oder Lage der Münzen oder des Münzersatzes insbesondere innerhalb eines Automaten, wobei die Umlenkvorrichtung aus zwei beabstandet sich gegenüberliegenden im Wesentlichen flachen Elementen, wie wandartige Elemente, besteht, die mittels Abstandshaltern eine Bahn für die Münzen oder für den Münzersatz bilden, wobei die Abstandshalter in Öffnungen der Elemente eingreifen und damit die Elemente relativ zueinander fixieren. Dadurch wird eine einfache Umlenkvorrichtung geschaffen, mittels welcher beispielsweise eine Umlenkung einer Münze von einer schrägen Lage zu einer senkrechten Lage erreicht wird.This is achieved with the features of claim 1, according to which a deflection device is provided, in particular for coins or for coin substitute for guiding, deflecting and / or changing the position or position of the coins or the coin substitute, in particular within a machine, wherein the deflection device spaced from two opposing substantially flat elements, such as wall-like elements, which form by means of spacers a path for the coins or for the coin replacement, wherein the spacers engage in openings of the elements and thus fix the elements relative to each other. As a result, a simple deflection device is created by means of which, for example, a deflection of a coin from an oblique position to a vertical position is achieved.

Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Abstandshalter einen streifenförmigen Bereich aufweisen, welche als Begrenzung der Bahn der Münzen vorzugsweise zwischen den wandartigen Elementen dient. Dazu sind die streifenförmigen Bereiche derart ausgebildet, dass sie sich an die wandbildenden Elemente anschmiegen und so keinen wesentlichen Spalt belassen, um ein Entkommen oder Verklemmen der Münze auf der Bahn zu erlauben. Dabei ist es besonders vorteilhaft, wenn die Abstandshalter mit dem streifenförmigen Bereich einteilig ausgebildet sind oder mit ihnen verbunden sind.It is advantageous if the spacers have a strip-shaped region, which preferably serves as a boundary of the path of the coins between the wall-like elements. For this purpose, the strip-shaped regions are formed such that they conform to the wall-forming elements and so leave no substantial gap to allow escape or jamming of the coin on the web. It is particularly advantageous if the spacers are integrally formed with the strip-shaped area or connected to them.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Abstandshalter an ihrem Endbereich hakenartig ausgebildet sind und damit in die Öffnungen der Elemente eingreifen, wobei die beiden Grundbleche durch eine Relativverschiebung verriegelbar sind. Dadurch lasst sich leicht eine einfache Fixierung der Elemente mit dem beziehungsweise den Abstandshaltern erreichen.It when the spacers are hook-shaped at its end region and thus engage in the openings of the elements, wherein the two base plates are locked by a relative displacement is particularly advantageous. As a result, it is easy to achieve a simple fixation of the elements with the spacer (s).

Auch ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Elemente mittels zumindest einer Schraube relativ zueinander und auch wieder lösbar fixiert sind. Dadurch kann vorteilhaft erreicht werden, dass eine leichte Demontage zu Reinigungszwecken durchgeführt werden kann, wobei beispielsweise mittels zumindest einer Rändelschraube auch eine werkzeuglose Demontage ermöglicht werden kann.It is also advantageous if the elements are fixed relative to one another and also releasably by means of at least one screw. This can advantageously be achieved that an easy disassembly can be performed for cleaning purposes, for example, by means of at least one knurled screw and a tool-free disassembly can be made possible.

Vorteilhaft ist weiterhin, wenn die zumindest eine Schraube an einer hervorstehenden Zunge abseits der Bahn der Münze angeordnet ist. Auch ist es vorteilhaft, wenn zumindest eines der Elemente oder auch beide Elemente zumindest eine Öffnung oder Öffnungen zur leichteren Reinigung der Vorrichtung und/oder zur Montage der Vorrichtung aufweist beziehungsweise aufweisen.It is also advantageous if the at least one screw is arranged on a protruding tongue away from the path of the coin. It is also advantageous if at least one of the elements or even both elements has or have at least one opening or openings for easier cleaning of the device and / or for mounting the device.

Erfindungsgemäß ist es weiterhin vor gesehen, wenn die Bahn der Münzen eine Ebene des Einlaufs der Münzen bildet und eine der Ebene des Auslaufs bildet, wobei die Ebene des Einlaufs gegenüber der Ebene des Auslaufs in einem vorgebbaren Winkel geneigt ist. Dadurch kann eine Verkippung der Münze beispielsweise aus der schrägen Lage in die senkrechte Lage erreicht werden. Auch ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die wandartigen beziehungsweise wandbildenden Elemente aus Blech, wie Metallblech und/oder aus Kunststoff und/oder einem beschichteten Material geformt sind.According to the invention, it is further seen before, when the path of the coins a Forming level of the inlet of the coins and forms one of the plane of the outlet, wherein the plane of the inlet relative to the plane of the outlet is inclined at a predetermined angle. As a result, a tilt of the coin can be achieved, for example, from the oblique position in the vertical position. It is also advantageous if the wall-like or wall-forming elements are formed from sheet metal, such as sheet metal and / or plastic and / or a coated material.

Bei einem vorteilhaften Ausführungsbeispiel ist es zweckmäßig, wenn die Vorrichtung einen möglichst kleinen Raum einnimmt.In an advantageous embodiment, it is expedient if the device occupies the smallest possible space.

Auch ist es zweckmäßig, wenn der Münzdurchsatz durch die Vorrichtung ca. 7 bis 10 oder mehr Münzen pro Sekunde beträgt.It is also useful if the coin throughput through the device is about 7 to 10 or more coins per second.

Die vorstehend angeführten Aspekte und weitere Aspekte der Erfindung gehen aus dem nachfolgend beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispielen hervor und sind anhand dieser Ausführungsbeispiele erläutert.The above-mentioned aspects and further aspects of the invention will become apparent from the embodiments described below and are explained with reference to these embodiments.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand von in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen weiter beschrieben, auf welche die Erfindung jedoch nicht beschränkt ist.

  • Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Umlenkvorrichtung gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 2 eine weitere perspektivische Ansicht der Umlenkvorrichtung;
  • Fig. 3 eine weitere perspektivische Ansicht der Umlenkvorrichtung;
  • Fig. 4 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Umlenkvorrichtung gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 5 eine weitere perspektivische Ansicht der Umlenkvorrichtung gemäß dem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel.
The invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings, to which the invention is not limited.
  • Fig. 1 a perspective view of a deflection device according to an embodiment;
  • Fig. 2 a further perspective view of the deflection device;
  • Fig. 3 a further perspective view of the deflection device;
  • Fig. 4 a perspective view of a deflection device according to another embodiment;
  • Fig. 5 a further perspective view of the deflection device according to the further embodiment.

In den Figuren dargestellte ähnliche Merkmale weisen dieselben Bezugszeichen auf.Similar features shown in the figures have the same reference numerals.

Die Figuren 1 bis 3 zeigen jeweils eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Umlenkvorrichtung 1 für Münzen oder für Münzersatz, insbesondere zur Umlenkung und zur Änderung der Position oder der Lage von Münzen oder von Münzersatz innerhalb eines Automaten. Der Begriff der Münze wird im Folgenden allgemein verwendet, obwohl unter einer Münze im Folgenden auch generell ein Münzersatz oder ähnliche Gegenstande, die ein Wertäquivalent darstellen, verstanden werden soll. Die Verwendung des Begriffs Münze stellt damit keine diesbezügliche Beschrankung auf Münzen als solche dar.The FIGS. 1 to 3 each show a perspective view of a deflection device 1 for coins or for coin replacement, in particular for deflecting and changing the position or the position of coins or coin substitute within a machine. The term coin is generally used below, although under a coin in the following also generally a coin substitute or similar objects that represent a value equivalent, should be understood. The use of the term coin thus does not constitute a restriction on coins as such.

Die Figur 1 lasst erkennen, dass die Umlenkvorrichtung 1 aus zwei flachen wandartigen oder wandbildenden Grundblechen 2, 3 besteht, die beabstandet zueinander angeordnet sind. Die Grundbleche 2, 3 weisen dabei vorzugsweise jeweils zwei im Wesentlichen flache beziehungsweise ebene Bereiche 4, 5, 6 und 7 auf, die durch jeweils einen gekrümmten Bereich 8, 9 miteinander verbunden sind.The FIG. 1 Let it be understood that the deflection device 1 consists of two flat wall-like or wall-forming base plates 2, 3, which are arranged at a distance from one another. The base plates 2, 3 preferably each have two substantially flat or planar regions 4, 5, 6 and 7, which are interconnected by a respective curved region 8, 9.

Die beiden Grundbleche sind dabei mittels Abstandshaltern 10 miteinander auf Abstand gehalten und fixiert und relativ zueinander in der Lage gesichert. Dabei bilden die Abstandshalter vorspringende Stege, die mit einem der Grundbleche einteilig ausgebildet oder mit diesem verbunden oder in diesen eingesetzt sein können, wobei die Stege in Öffnungen 11 des jeweiligen Grundblechs eingreifen. Zur Fixierung der beiden Grundbleche 2, 3 sind vorzugsweise eine oder zwei Schrauben 12, wie beispielsweise Rändelschrauben, vorgesehen. Alternativ kann die Fixierung durch Flügelmuttern beziehungsweise -schrauben erfolgen.The two base plates are held together by means of spacers 10 at a distance and fixed and secured relative to each other in position. In this case, the spacers form projecting webs, which may be integrally formed with one of the base plates or connected thereto or inserted therein, wherein the webs engage in openings 11 of the respective base plate. To fix the two base plates 2, 3 are preferably one or two screws 12, such as knurled screws provided. Alternatively, the fixation can be done by wing nuts or screws.

Die Abstandshalter 10 sind dabei vorteilhaft derart ausgebildet, dass sie an ihrem vorderen Ende hakenartig ausgebildet sind und in die Öffnungen 11 eingreifen und das Grundblech 2 durch Relativverschiebung der beiden Grundbleche 2, 3 verriegeln. Gleichzeitig bilden die Abstandshalter 10 Begrenzungen fiir die Bahn der Münze zwischen den beiden Grundblechen, so dass eingangsseitig die Münze im Einwurfsbereich 13 mit einer Eintritts-Winkelposition einführbar ist und in geneigter Position im vorliegenden Fall nach links unten geführt wird, bis die Münze im Auswurfsbereich 15 zwischen den Abstandshaltern in einer gegenüber der Eintritts-Winkelposition veränderten Austritts-Winkelposition austritt. In anderen Worten, die Ebene des Einlaufs ist gegenüber der Ebene des Auslaufs geneigt und der Auswurfsbereich 15 ist gegenüber dem Einwurfsbereich 13 versetzt (in Richtung einer Schnittgeraden der beiden Ebenen gesehen) angeordnet. Darüber hinaus wird in diesem Fall auch die Bewegungsrichtung einer die Vorrichtung durchlaufenden Münze geändert, wobei ein dreidimensionaler Bewegungsablauf erzielt wird.The spacers 10 are advantageously designed such that they are hook-shaped at its front end and engage in the openings 11 and the base plate 2 by relative displacement of the two base plates 2, 3 lock. At the same time form the spacers 10 boundaries for the path of the coin between the two base plates, so that the input side, the coin in the throw-in area 13 with an entry angular position is inserted and is guided in an inclined position in the present case to the bottom left until the coin in the ejection area 15th exits between the spacers in an exit angular position changed from the entry angular position. In other words, the plane of the inlet is inclined with respect to the plane of the outlet and the ejection region 15 is offset relative to the throw-in region 13 (seen in the direction of a line of intersection of the two planes). In addition, in this case, the direction of movement of a coin passing through the device is changed, whereby a three-dimensional movement sequence is achieved.

Wie zu erkennen ist, weisen die Grundbleche Löcher 16 auf, durch welche sich Schmutz (der beispielsweise an den Münzen haftet) innerhalb der Bahn zwischen den beiden Grundblechen 2, 3 entfernen kann beziehungsweise durch welche durch einen Luftzug Schmutz leichter entfernt werden kann.As can be seen, the base plates have holes 16 through which dirt (adhering to the coins, for example) can be removed within the web between the two base plates 2, 3 or through which dirt can be more easily removed by a draft.

Die Öffnungen 17 am unteren Rand der Vorrichtung dienen vorzugsweise der Montage der Vorrichtung innerhalb beispielsweise eines Automaten.The openings 17 at the bottom of the device are preferably used for mounting the device within, for example, a machine.

Besonders bevorzugt ist es, wenn die Grundbleche 2, 3 aus einem Blech, wie Metallblech geformt sind. Bei einem weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsbeispiel ist es jedoch auch zweckmäßig, etwa aus Gewichtsersparnisgründen und/oder einem verbesserten Korrosionsverhalten und/oder verbessertem Abriebverhalten, wenn die Umlenkvorrichtung aus Kunststoff und/oder einem beschichteten Material besteht.It is particularly preferred if the base plates 2, 3 are formed from a metal sheet, such as sheet metal. In a further advantageous embodiment, however, it is also expedient, for example for reasons of weight saving and / or improved corrosion behavior and / or improved abrasion behavior, if the deflecting device consists of plastic and / or a coated material.

Die Figuren 1, 2 und 3 lassen erkennen, dass die Abstandshalter 10 wandartig ausgebildet sind und einen streifenförmigen Bereich 18 aufweisen, welcher als Begrenzung der Laufbahn der Münzen zwischen den Grundblechen 2, 3 dient, wobei von diesem streifenförmigen Bereich die hervorstehenden hakenartigen Grundbleche vorteilhaft angeformt sind.The FIGS. 1 . 2 and 3 can be seen that the spacers 10 are formed wall-like and have a strip-shaped region 18, which serves as a limitation of the career of the coins between the base plates 2, 3, wherein the protruding hook-like base plates are advantageously formed from this strip-shaped area.

Die Umlenkvorrichtung ist vorteilhaft klein ausgebildet, so dass sie einen Raumbereich von circa 8 cm3 aufweist. Bei anderen Ausführungsbeispielen kann das Volumen davon jedoch bauch abweichen. Auch ist es besonders vorteilhaft, dass der Münzdurchsatz sehr hoch ist. Es können vorteilhaft circa 7 bis 10 Münzen oder mehr pro Sekunde durchgeleitet werden.The deflection device is advantageously made small, so that it has a spatial area of about 8 cm3. However, in other embodiments, the volume thereof may differ. It is also particularly advantageous that the coin throughput is very high. Advantageously, about 7 to 10 coins or more per second can be passed through.

Die Figuren 1 bis 3 zeigen entsprechend eine Umlenkvorrichtung 1 insbesondere für Münzen oder für Münzersatz zur Führung, Umlenkung und/oder zur Änderung der Position oder Lage der Münzen oder des Münzersatzes insbesondere innerhalb eines Automaten. Die Umlenkvorrichtung 1 besteht dabei aus zwei beabstandet sich gegenüberliegenden im Wesentlichen flachen Grundblechen 2, 3, die mittels Abstandshaltern 10 eine Bahn für die Münzen oder für den Münzersatz bilden. Dabei ist es zweckmäßig, dass die Abstandshalter 10 in Öffnungen 11 der Grundbleche 2, 3 eingreifen und damit die Grundbleche 2, 3 relativ zueinander fixieren.The FIGS. 1 to 3 Accordingly, a deflection device 1 in particular for coins or for coin replacement for guiding, deflecting and / or changing the position or position of the coins or the coin substitute, in particular within a machine. The deflection device 1 consists of two spaced apart substantially flat base plates 2, 3, which form by means of spacers 10 a path for the coins or for the coin replacement. It is expedient that the spacers 10 engage in openings 11 of the base plates 2, 3 and thus fix the base plates 2, 3 relative to each other.

Zur Definition der Bahn der Münzen ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Abstandshalter 10 einen streifenförmigen Bereich 18 aufweisen, welche als Begrenzung der Bahn der Münzen dient Dabei ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Abstandshalter 10 mit dem streifenförmigen Bereich 18 einteilig ausgebildet sind, was nur andeutungsweise den Figuren entnommen werden kann.To define the path of the coins, it is advantageous if the spacers 10 have a strip-shaped region 18, which serves as a boundary of the path of the coins. It is advantageous if the spacers 10 are integrally formed with the strip-shaped region 18, which only hinting the Figures can be taken.

Wie in Figur 2 zu erkennen ist, ist die zumindest eine Schraube 12 an einer hervorstehenden Zunge 19 abseits der Bahn 20 der Münze angeordnet.As in FIG. 2 can be seen, the at least one screw 12 is disposed on a protruding tongue 19 away from the web 20 of the coin.

Zu erkennen ist weiterhin, dass die Bahn 20 der Münzen eine Ebene des Einlaufs 21 der Münzen bilden und eine der Ebene des Auslaufs 22 bilden, wobei die Ebene des Einlauf 21 gegenüber der Ebene des Auslaufs 22 geneigt ist.It can also be seen that the web 20 of the coins form a plane of the inlet 21 of the coins and form one of the plane of the spout 22, wherein the Level of the inlet 21 with respect to the plane of the outlet 22 is inclined.

Wie in den Figuren 4 beziehungsweise 5 dargestellt ist, weisen die Grundbleche 2, 3 jeweils einen im Wesentlichen flachen beziehungsweise ebenen ersten Bereich 4 und 5 im Einwurfbereich der Umlenkvorrichtung auf sowie einen im Wesentlichen flachen beziehungsweise ebenen zweiten Bereich 6 und 7 im Auswurfbereich der Umlenkvorrichtung auf, wobei der erste Bereich 4, 5 und zweite Bereich 6, 7 durch jeweils einen gekrümmten Bereich 8, 9 miteinander verbunden ist und wobei der Einwurfbereich eine erste Münzkanalbreite aufweist und der Auswurfbereich eine zweite Münzkanalbreite aufweist. Im vorliegenden Fall ist die erste Münzkanalbreite größer als die zweite Münzkanalbreite und der gekrümmte Bereich 8, 9 weist eine graduell veränderte Münzkanalbreite zwischen im Wesentlichen der ersten und zweiten Münzkanalbreite auf. Mit anderen Worten ausgedrückt weist die Umlenkvorrichtung einen abgerundeten Bereich im Münzkanal auf, wodurch die Gefahr einer Verklemmung der Münzen im Münzkanal vermindert wird, beispielsweise bei einem zeitlich rasch aufeinander folgenden Einwerfen von Münzen. Die erste Münzkanalbreite kann beispielsweise das Eineinhalbfache der zweiten Münzkanalbreite betragen oder das Doppelte der zweiten Münzkanalbreite.As in the FIGS. 4 5, the base plates 2, 3 each have a substantially flat or planar first region 4 and 5 in the throw-in region of the deflection device and a substantially flat or planar second region 6 and 7 in the ejection region of the deflection device, wherein the first region 4, 5 and second region 6, 7 is connected to each other by a respective curved portion 8, 9 and wherein the insertion region has a first Münzkanalbreite and the ejection region has a second Münzkanalbreite. In the present case, the first coin channel width is greater than the second coin channel width, and the curved portion 8, 9 has a gradually changed coin channel width between substantially the first and second coin channel widths. In other words, the deflection device has a rounded region in the coin channel, whereby the risk of jamming of the coins in the coin channel is reduced, for example, in a time successive insertion of coins. The first coin channel width may be, for example, one and a half times the second coin channel width or twice the second coin channel width.

Wie in Figur 4 gezeigt ist, kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Einwurfsbereich 13 eine Aufweitung aufweist, beispielsweise derart, dass die Grundbleche 2, 3 im Einwurfsbereich 13 über das durch die Abstandshaltern 10 definierte Maß aufgebogen oder aufgeweitet sind, um so das Einbringen der Münzen zu erleichtern.As in FIG. 4 is shown, it can be provided that the throw-in area 13 has a widening, for example, such that the base plates 2, 3 are bent or expanded in the throw-in area 13 over the distance defined by the spacers 10, so as to facilitate the introduction of the coins.

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  1. A deflection element (1), in particular for coins or for chips, for guidance, for deflection and/or for changing the position or the location of the coins or chips, in particular within a machine, wherein the deflection apparatus (1) comprises two base plates (2, 3) that are spaced apart opposite one another, that are substantially flat and that form a path for the coins or chips by means of spacers (10, 18), and wherein the spacers (10) engage into openings (11) of the base plates (2, 3) and thus fix the base plates (2, 3) relative to one another, wherein said base plates (2, 3) each have a planar first region (4, 5) in the insertion region of the deflection apparatus, a second planar region (6, 7) in the ejection region of the deflection apparatus, and a curved region (8, 9) by which said first and second regions (4, 5; 6, 7) are connected to one another, and an infeed plane of the coins is inclined with respect to a discharge plane of the coins, characterized in that the insertion region has a first coin channel width that is larger than a second coin channel width of the ejection region, with said curved region (8, 9) between the insertion region and the ejection region gradually tapering the coin channel width from said first coin channel width to the second coin channel width.
  2. A deflection apparatus in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that the spacers (10) have a strip-like region (18) that serves as a boundary of the path of the coins.
  3. A deflection apparatus in accordance with claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the spacers (10) are formed in one part with the strip-like region (18).
  4. A deflection apparatus in accordance with claim 1, claim 2, or claim 3, characterized in that the spacers (10) are formed in the manner of hooks at their at least one end region and thus engage into the openings (11) of the base plates (2, 3).
  5. A deflection apparatus in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base plates (2, 3) are fixed relative to one another and releasable again by means of at least one screw (12).
  6. A deflection apparatus in accordance with claim 5, characterized in that the at least one screw (12) is arranged at a projecting tongue remote from the path of the coin.
  7. A deflection apparatus in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the base plates (2, 3) has openings (16, 17) for a simpler cleaning of the apparatus and/or for assembling the apparatus.
  8. A deflection apparatus in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ejection region (15) is arranged offset with respect to the insertion region (13) viewed in the direction of an intersection line of the infeed plane and of the discharge plane; and in that a three-dimensional movement procedure is provided for a coin passing through the apparatus.
  9. A deflection apparatus in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base plates (2, 3) are shaped from a plate such as a metal plate and/or from a plastic and/or from a coated material.
  10. A deflection apparatus in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coin throughput amounts to approximately 7 to 10 coins per second.
  11. A deflection apparatus in accordance with one of the preceding claims, wherein the first coin channel width in the insertion region amounts to one- and-a-half times or twice the second coin channel width in the ejection region.
  12. A deflection apparatus in accordance with one of the preceding claims, wherein the insertion region (13) has a widened portion such that the base plates (2, 3) in the insertion region (13) are widened beyond the dimension defined by the spacers (10).
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