EP2355054B1 - Coin sorting apparatus and check out systems - Google Patents

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EP2355054B1
EP2355054B1 EP20110075007 EP11075007A EP2355054B1 EP 2355054 B1 EP2355054 B1 EP 2355054B1 EP 20110075007 EP20110075007 EP 20110075007 EP 11075007 A EP11075007 A EP 11075007A EP 2355054 B1 EP2355054 B1 EP 2355054B1
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  • the invention relates to a device for sorting coins according to the preamble of the main claim and a cash register system.
  • a Münzsortiervorraum which comprises a movable carriage with a plurality of successively arranged compartments, said coins are passed after checking their validity, for example by a Münzprüfer, in the subjects by translational displacement of the car.
  • the trolley or its compartments are open at the bottom and held by a likewise movable plate in the compartments.
  • a slot is provided, can get through the coins in different sorting paths.
  • the carriage and the plate are moved relative to each other, such that a given coin from the car or one of its compartments can get into the sorting paths on the slot.
  • One another embodiment of the same document has a rotatable drum with compartments on and below the drum, which is open at the bottom, a likewise rotatable plate is provided with at least one slot.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a device for sorting coins, which allows smooth transport of the coins in a coin storage drum during a sorting operation without interference and fast sorting into a plurality of at least partially different coin types associated coin shafts or - store allowed, the device should be usable for any kind of coins and types of coins and should have a low height.
  • the compartments of the storage drum are radially inwardly open and that in the arranged below the storage drum fixed plate a plurality of different coin types assignable slot-shaped openings are provided in a radially inwardly arranged to the subjects orientation and that the slot-shaped openings in the plate ejecting devices for ejecting coins present in the compartments from the inwardly open compartment through the respective slot-shaped opening, coins received in the storage drum or in their compartments can be sorted selectively and actively via the respective slot-shaped openings, a control device being formed, To control the drive unit of the storage drum and the ejection devices depending on the respective recorded by the control device position of the subjects and the respective type of coins received in the compartments.
  • the slit-shaped openings in the sorting plate are disposed inwardly of the drum, when the drum rotates, there are no stumbling points for the coins in the compartments.
  • the sorting is coin size-independent, ie independent of the thickness and the diameter of the coins, since the slit-shaped openings are designed so that all conceivable coin types and types fall through.
  • the slit-shaped openings can also be assigned to any kind of coin, depending on how the construction of the entire checkout system or the storage container is.
  • the height can be low, e.g. about 50 mm, to be kept.
  • the compartments are at least partially open radially outwardly, and the ejection device associated with the respective slot-shaped opening is disposed opposite to the respective slot-shaped opening with respect to the annular storage drum.
  • the ejection devices advantageously have an ejection element which can be actuated by an electromagnet or a motor and which can be designed as a finger or fork, wherein the ejection element contacts a coin for its expulsion through the outwardly open region of the compartments. It is particularly advantageous if two vertically spaced fingers are provided, since they can then attack large and small coins at the optimal position for ejection.
  • the annular storage drum with the subjects to a bottom which is preferably inclined radially outward.
  • the coins in the compartments receive a stable position, which is additionally stabilized by the centrifugal force during the rotation of the annular storage drum. Since the coins have no contact with the disk arranged under the storage drum, the transport of the storage drum or the coins contained therein is trouble-free.
  • the drive unit has a step drive for stepwise rotation of the storage drum, wherein the control device, the pursuit or Logging a particular coin held in a bin by counting the steps using a home position.
  • An advantageous embodiment is that the storage drum of the drive unit, under the control of the control device, is rotatable in two directions, whereby the sorting can be carried out with great flexibility, for example, the slots associated with the coins or their varieties optimally with short paths be approached regardless of the direction of rotation.
  • the slot-shaped openings and / or the compartments are associated with sensors for detecting a passage of a coin through the openings and / or for monitoring the contents of the compartments.
  • the sensors may be based on different functional principles, for example optoelectronic, capacitive, inductive or the like. In this way, a coin can be safely detected in the specialist position and the sorting through the slot-shaped openings accurately tracked and logged.
  • a printed circuit board is arranged on the plate below the storage drum, whereby the required for the sorting electrical or electronic or other components can be planned in a compact manner and short connection paths.
  • the above-described and provided in the plate openings can then be introduced in the circuit board.
  • the device according to the invention for sorting coins can preferably be a compact POS system consisting of coin separation, coin validator, the sorting device according to the invention and a plurality of storage units, which are vertically distributed in different planes are formed.
  • the cash register system for several, eg eight different types of coins are provided, then be provided eight slot-shaped openings for the coin types and two slot-shaped openings to the main cash and for return in the plate of the sorter.
  • the storage units designed, for example, as hoppers can be arranged next to and above one another in several levels, for example four hoppers in one and four further hoppers in another level.
  • an apparatus for sorting coins of different types, which is formed coin-independent, allows active sorting, with great flexibility is given in relation to the access paths between the subjects and the slot-like openings associated with a coin type.
  • the device according to the invention enables temporary storage of coins which can all be redirected to the return via a slot-shaped opening if irregularities occur. In this way, for example, money laundering is prevented.
  • Fig. 1 an embodiment of a cash register system according to the invention is shown.
  • the cash register system consists of a Münzdorfzeler 1, a Münzprüfer 2, which is arranged substantially adjacent to the Münzdorfzeler 1 and receives coins from this, a Münzsortiervorraum 3 according to the invention, which is arranged below the Münzaughters 1 and the Münzprüers 2 area and two levels of hoppers 4, wherein in the first level below the sorting device 3 four hoppers 4 are arranged side by side and in the second level below the first level another four hopper 4 are adjacent.
  • the hoppers 4 have return openings or channels, which will not be explained further here.
  • a plurality of coins 5 different coin types eg all varieties of a euro currency thrown into a drip tray 6
  • Münzaughtzelers 1 which are separated from the shell by means of a driver element, not shown, and passed into the coin validator 2, in which they their validity being checked.
  • the coins recognized as valid are conveyed via an acceptance shaft of the coin validator 2 into an acceptance opening 7 (see FIG Fig. 2 ) of the sorting device 3, while coins which are recognized as not valid are directed into a return chute, this being done also via the sorting device 3 through a return opening 8 (see FIG Fig. 2 ) can be made.
  • the coins are sorted according to their different values (types) (as explained in more detail below) and pass from the sorter 3 to the various hoppers 4, with connecting channels 9 passing the first level from the sorter 3 to the lower level hoppers bridged.
  • a flap 10 is provided on the receptacle 6 which can be opened into a return channel 11 which directs the coins through the sorter 3 into a return of the cash register system.
  • a cover 12 is lifted from a flat bottom part 13.
  • the lower part 13 has a flat plate 14, over which a coin storage drum 15 is arranged.
  • the coin storage drum 15 is annular, wherein the ring is formed by a plurality of compartments 16, which are arranged radially distributed side by side.
  • the compartments 16 are defined by spaced-apart webs 17 and serve to receive a respective coin 5.
  • the compartments 16 are upwards, ie directed to the coin validator 2 and radially inwardly open.
  • the bottom of the storage drum 15 is, as in Fig. 3 can be seen, closed, ie the coins that are received in the compartments 16 support on the bottom of the storage drum 15 from.
  • the radially outwardly directed side of the compartments 16 is partially closed by a rear wall 18 in the upper region of the compartments (see Fig. 3 ), wherein the lower portion, offset inwards, is open, however, a web 19 is arranged transversely at a certain height of the open area.
  • a plurality of recesses is provided, namely a larger return recess 20, which serves for passing through the return channel 11 or parts thereof Münzdorfzers 1, and a plurality of slot-shaped openings, in the embodiment 10 of eight serve to sort eight types of coins and two 22 for forwarding to a coin return and / or a main cash desk.
  • the slot-shaped openings 21, 22 are associated with light barriers 23, which serve to register transported through the slot 22, 21 coins.
  • the coin storage drum 15 is driven by a drive unit 24 for rotation, which includes, for example, a stepper motor, which is drivable in two directions.
  • the drive unit further has to the drum 15 inside guide elements 25 which guide the drum 25 positionally accurate.
  • ejection units 26 are disposed on the plate 14 associated with the respective slot-shaped openings 21, 22 and separated by the drum 15 from the slots 21, 22.
  • the ejection units 26 will be more closely related to Fig. 3 described.
  • a control unit for the control of the sorting process of coins, a control unit is provided, by the reference numeral 27, a processor or microcontroller is indicated.
  • This processor 27 is arranged together with other electrical or electronic components, such as the photoelectric sensors 23, on a printed circuit board 28 which lies on the plate 14 and which is also arranged below the coin storage drum 15. On this circuit board and connectors 29 for the hopper 4 and other components can be seen.
  • the lower part with storage drum 15 and the other components is covered by the lid 12, wherein in the lid, the receiving opening 7, which is connectable to the coin validator 2 and an opening 30 for the return channel 11 of the Münzdorfzelers can be seen. Furthermore, supporting elements 31 are formed for the guide elements 25 for guiding the storage drum 15. Finally, guides 32 are also indicated, which are associated with the slot-shaped openings 21, 22 and which guide an ejected coin securely into the slot-shaped openings 21, 22.
  • the Auswerfhen 26 is formed in the embodiment as an electromagnet, wherein a simple solenoid or for faster applications a Doppelhubmagnet can be used.
  • the ejector unit has an ejection element 34 connected to the armature 33, which in the exemplary embodiment is designed as a double finger or fork, wherein the fingers of the ejection element 34, which are spaced apart from one another, may have different lengths, which is vertically lower fingers slightly longer than the overlying finger.
  • the operation of the sorter is as follows.
  • the coin validated by the coin validator 5, which are supplied by the Münzdorfzeler 1 pass through the receiving opening 7 in a compartment 16 of the storage drum 15, as in Fig. 3a is shown in perspective and side view.
  • the control unit or the microcontroller or microcomputer or the like 27 stores the sort of coin 5 inserted into the compartment 16 and its position, ie the position of the coin receiving compartment 16.
  • the storage drum is then rotated further and the next compartment 16 can be a corresponding one Take up coin. This process is repeated until the Münzdorfzeler 1 is empty or a required sum for a sales process is reached or the drum 15 is full.
  • the control unit then controls the drive unit or the stepper motor 24 using the logged positions and coin types such that a compartment with the coin type associated with a slot-shaped opening 21 predetermined in the implementation of the sorting device is placed in the place of this slot 21.
  • the control of the drum can be done so that in each case the shortest path between the compartment with the coin type and the associated slot 21 is specified, but the drum can also be moved in one direction and the control unit can determine whether a suitable coin type in the Compartment 16 is located in front of the respective slot 21 associated with a particular kind of coin. If this is the case then it will be appropriate Fig.
  • the ejectors 26 can be actuated simultaneously, preferably the ejection units 26 are actuated somewhat later in time in order to minimize current peaks. If it is determined before the sorting operation by the control unit that single or all coins are to be returned, they are ejected with the associated ejector 26 through a slot 22 for the return succession.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Sortieren von Münzen nach dem Oberbegriff des Hauptanspruchs und ein Kassensystem.The invention relates to a device for sorting coins according to the preamble of the main claim and a cash register system.

Aus der WO 97/30423 ist eine Münzsortiervorrichtung bekannt, die einen bewegbaren Wagen mit mehreren hintereinander angeordneten Fächern umfasst, wobei Münzen nach Überprüfung ihrer Gültigkeit, z.B. durch einen Münzprüfer, in die Fächer durch translatorische Verschiebung des Wagens geleitet werden. Der Wagen bzw. seine Fächer sind nach unten offen und werden durch eine ebenfalls bewegliche Platte in den Fächern gehalten. In der Platte ist ein Schlitz vorgesehen, durch den Münzen in unterschiedliche Sortierwege gelangen können. Dazu werden der Wagen und die Platte relativ zueinander bewegt, derart, dass eine vorgegebene Münze aus dem Wagen bzw. einem seiner Fächer in die Sortierwege über den Schlitz gelangen kann. Ein anderes Ausführungsbeispiel aus derselben Druckschrift weist eine drehbare Trommel mit Fächern auf und unterhalb der Trommel, die nach unten offen ist, ist eine ebenfalls drehbare Platte mit mindestens einem Schlitz vorgesehen.From the WO 97/30423 a Münzsortiervorrichtung is known which comprises a movable carriage with a plurality of successively arranged compartments, said coins are passed after checking their validity, for example by a Münzprüfer, in the subjects by translational displacement of the car. The trolley or its compartments are open at the bottom and held by a likewise movable plate in the compartments. In the plate, a slot is provided, can get through the coins in different sorting paths. For this purpose, the carriage and the plate are moved relative to each other, such that a given coin from the car or one of its compartments can get into the sorting paths on the slot. One another embodiment of the same document has a rotatable drum with compartments on and below the drum, which is open at the bottom, a likewise rotatable plate is provided with at least one slot.

Eine weitere Münzsortiervorrichtung ist aus der EP 1 382 019 B1 bekannt, die ein Karussell mit nach oben und unten offenen Fächern umfasst, wobei unter dem Karussell eine als Platte ausgebildete Verteileinrichtung angeordnet ist, die einen ringförmigen Schlitz aufweist, der mit Stufen ausgestaltet ist. Die Münze in jedem Fach des Karussells wird mit ihrer Kante von der Verteileinrichtung bzw. den Rändern des ringförmigen Schlitzes abgestützt und zwar so lange, bis durch Drehung des Karussells der Schlitz, der sich in Drehrichtung erweitert, so groß wird, dass die jeweilige Münze durch den Schlitz in eine Sortiereinheit hinunterfällt.Another Münzsortiervorrichtung is from the EP 1 382 019 B1 known, comprising a carousel with upwardly and downwardly open compartments, wherein below the carousel a plate-shaped distribution device is arranged, which has an annular slot which is designed with steps. The coin in each compartment of the carousel is supported with its edge by the distributor or the edges of the annular slot and until such time until rotation of the carousel, the slot which widens in the direction of rotation, so large that the respective coin through the slot falls down into a sorting unit.

Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung zur Sortierung von Münzen zu schaffen, die einen reibungslosen Transport der Münzen in einer Münzspeichertrommel während eines Sortiervorgangs ohne Störungen ermöglicht und die eine schnelle Sortierung in eine Mehrzahl von zumindest teilweise unterschiedlichen Münzsorten zugeordneten Münzschächten oder - speichern gestattet, wobei die Vorrichtung für beliebige Münzsorten und Münzarten verwendbar sein soll und eine geringe Bauhöhe haben soll.Based on this prior art, the present invention seeks to provide a device for sorting coins, which allows smooth transport of the coins in a coin storage drum during a sorting operation without interference and fast sorting into a plurality of at least partially different coin types associated coin shafts or - store allowed, the device should be usable for any kind of coins and types of coins and should have a low height.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Hauptanspruchs in Verbindung mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs gelöst.This object is achieved by the characterizing features of the main claim in conjunction with the features of the preamble.

Durch die in den Unteransprüchen angegebenen Maßnahmen sind vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen und Verbesserungen möglich.The measures specified in the dependent claims advantageous refinements and improvements are possible.

Dadurch, dass die Fächer der Speichertrommel radial nach innen offen sind und dass in der unterhalb der Speichertrommel angeordneten feststehende Platte mehrere, unterschiedlichen Münzsorten zuordenbare schlitzförmige Öffnungen in einer zu den Fächern radial nach innen angeordneten Ausrichtung vorgesehen sind und dass den schlitzförmigen Öffnungen in der Platte Auswerfvorrichtungen zum Auswerfen von in den Fächern vorhandenen Münzen aus dem nach innen offenen Fach durch die jeweilige schlitzförmige Öffnung zugeordnet sind, können in der Speichertrommel bzw. in deren Fächern aufgenommene Münzen selektiv und aktiv über die jeweiligen schlitzförmigen Öffnungen sortiert werden, wobei eine Steuereinrichtung ausgebildet ist, die Antriebseinheit der Speichertrommel und die Auswerfvorrichtungen abhängig von der jeweiligen von der Steuereinrichtung protokollierten Position der Fächer und der jeweiligen Sorte der in den Fächern aufgenommenen Münzen zu steuern. Da die jeweiligen schlitzförmigen Öffnungen in der Platte für die Sortierung innen liegend zu der Trommel angeordnet sind, sind bei Drehung der Trommel keine Stolperstellen für die Münzen in den Fächern vorhanden. Die Sortierung ist münzgrößenunabhängig, d.h. unabhängig von der Dicke und dem Durchmesser der Münzen, da die schlitzförmigen Öffnungen so konzipiert sind, dass alle denkbaren Münzsorten und -arten hindurchfallen. Dadurch können die schlitzförmigen Öffnungen auch beliebigen Münzsorten zugeordnet werden, je nachdem wie die Konstruktion des gesamten Kassensystems bzw. der Speicherbehälter ist.Characterized in that the compartments of the storage drum are radially inwardly open and that in the arranged below the storage drum fixed plate a plurality of different coin types assignable slot-shaped openings are provided in a radially inwardly arranged to the subjects orientation and that the slot-shaped openings in the plate ejecting devices for ejecting coins present in the compartments from the inwardly open compartment through the respective slot-shaped opening, coins received in the storage drum or in their compartments can be sorted selectively and actively via the respective slot-shaped openings, a control device being formed, To control the drive unit of the storage drum and the ejection devices depending on the respective recorded by the control device position of the subjects and the respective type of coins received in the compartments. Since the respective slit-shaped openings in the sorting plate are disposed inwardly of the drum, when the drum rotates, there are no stumbling points for the coins in the compartments. The sorting is coin size-independent, ie independent of the thickness and the diameter of the coins, since the slit-shaped openings are designed so that all conceivable coin types and types fall through. As a result, the slit-shaped openings can also be assigned to any kind of coin, depending on how the construction of the entire checkout system or the storage container is.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausführung der Vorrichtung, bei der keine Klappen oder Münzrutschen zur Verteilung verwendet werden, kann die Bauhöhe gering, z.B. etwa 50 mm, gehalten werden.Due to the inventive design of the device, in which no flaps or coin slips are used for distribution, the height can be low, e.g. about 50 mm, to be kept.

In einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel sind die Fächer radial nach außen zumindest teilweise offen und die der jeweiligen schlitzförmigen Öffnung zugeordnete Auswerfvorrichtung ist in Bezug auf die ringförmige Speichertrommel entgegengesetzt zu der jeweiligen schlitzförmigen Öffnung angeordnet. Die Auswerfvorrichtungen weisen dabei vorteilhafterweise ein von einem Elektromagneten oder einem Motor betätigbares Auswerfelement auf, das als Finger oder Gabel ausgebildet sein kann, wobei das Auswerfelement durch den nach außen offenen Bereich der Fächer eine Münze zu ihrem Herausdrücken kontaktiert. Besonders vorteilhaft ist, wenn zwei in senkrechter Richtung beabstandete Finger vorgesehen sind, da sie dann große und kleine Münzen an der optimalen Position zum Ausstoßen angreifen können.In a preferred embodiment, the compartments are at least partially open radially outwardly, and the ejection device associated with the respective slot-shaped opening is disposed opposite to the respective slot-shaped opening with respect to the annular storage drum. The ejection devices advantageously have an ejection element which can be actuated by an electromagnet or a motor and which can be designed as a finger or fork, wherein the ejection element contacts a coin for its expulsion through the outwardly open region of the compartments. It is particularly advantageous if two vertically spaced fingers are provided, since they can then attack large and small coins at the optimal position for ejection.

In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist die ringförmige Speichertrommel mit den Fächern einen Boden auf, der vorzugsweise radial nach außen geneigt ist. Auf diese Weise erhalten die Münzen in den Fächern eine stabile Lage, die zusätzlich durch die Fliehkraft bei der Drehung der ringförmigen Speichertrommel stabilisiert wird. Da die Münzen keinen Kontakt zu der unter der Speichertrommel angeordneten Platte haben, ist der Transport der Speichertrommel bzw. der darin enthaltenen Münzen störungsfrei.In a particularly preferred embodiment, the annular storage drum with the subjects to a bottom, which is preferably inclined radially outward. In this way, the coins in the compartments receive a stable position, which is additionally stabilized by the centrifugal force during the rotation of the annular storage drum. Since the coins have no contact with the disk arranged under the storage drum, the transport of the storage drum or the coins contained therein is trouble-free.

Vorzugsweise weist die Antriebseinheit einen Schrittantrieb zur schrittweisen Drehung der Speichertrommel auf, wobei die Steuereinrichtung die Verfolgung bzw. Protokollierung einer in einem Fach aufgenommenen bestimmten Münze durch Zählen der Schritte unter Verwendung einer Ausgangsposition vornehmen kann.Preferably, the drive unit has a step drive for stepwise rotation of the storage drum, wherein the control device, the pursuit or Logging a particular coin held in a bin by counting the steps using a home position.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausführungsform liegt darin, dass die Speichertrommel von der Antriebseinheit, gesteuert durch die Steuereinrichtung, in zwei Richtungen drehbar ist, wodurch die Sortierung mit einer großen Flexibilität durchgeführt werden kann, beispielsweise können die den Münzen bzw. ihren Sorten zugeordneten Schlitze optimal mit kurzen Wegen unabhängig von der Drehrichtung angefahren werden.An advantageous embodiment is that the storage drum of the drive unit, under the control of the control device, is rotatable in two directions, whereby the sorting can be carried out with great flexibility, for example, the slots associated with the coins or their varieties optimally with short paths be approached regardless of the direction of rotation.

In bevorzugter Weise sind den schlitzförmigen Öffnungen und/oder den Fächern Sensoren zum Detektieren eines Durchgangs einer Münze durch die Öffnungen und/oder zum Überwachen des Inhalts der Fächer zugeordnet. Dabei können die Sensoren auf unterschiedlichen Funktionsprinzipien basieren, beispielsweise optoelektronisch, kapazitiv, induktiv oder dergleichen ausgebildet sein. Auf diese Weise kann eine Münze sicher in der Fachposition erkannt und die Sortierung durch die schlitzförmigen Öffnungen genau verfolgt und protokolliert werden.Preferably, the slot-shaped openings and / or the compartments are associated with sensors for detecting a passage of a coin through the openings and / or for monitoring the contents of the compartments. The sensors may be based on different functional principles, for example optoelectronic, capacitive, inductive or the like. In this way, a coin can be safely detected in the specialist position and the sorting through the slot-shaped openings accurately tracked and logged.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist eine Leiterplatte auf der Platte unterhalb der Speichertrommel angeordnet, wodurch die für die Sortierung benötigten elektrischen bzw. elektronischen oder sonstigen Bauelemente in kompakter Weise und kurzen Verbindungswegen geplant werden können. Dabei können dann in der Leiterplatte auch die oben beschriebenen und in der Platte vorgesehenen Öffnungen eingebracht werden.In a preferred embodiment, a printed circuit board is arranged on the plate below the storage drum, whereby the required for the sorting electrical or electronic or other components can be planned in a compact manner and short connection paths. In this case, the above-described and provided in the plate openings can then be introduced in the circuit board.

Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zum Sortieren von Münzen kann in bevorzugter Weise ein kompaktes Kassensystem bestehend aus Münzvereinzelung, Münzprüfer, der erfindungsgemäßen Sortiervorrichtung und einer Mehrzahl von Speichereinheiten, die in unterschiedlichen Ebenen vertikal verteilt sind, gebildet werden. Vorzugsweise kann beispielsweise das Kassensystem für mehrere, z.B. acht verschiedene Münzsorten, vorgesehen werden, wobei dann acht schlitzförmige Öffnungen für die Münzsorten und zwei schlitzförmige Öffnungen zur Hauptkasse und zur Rückgabe in der Platte der Sortiervorrichtung vorgesehen sein. Die beispielsweise als Hopper ausgebildeten Speichereinheiten können in mehreren Ebenen nebeneinander und übereinander angeordnet sein, beispielsweise vier Hopper in einer und vier weitere Hopper in einer anderen Ebene.With the device according to the invention for sorting coins can preferably be a compact POS system consisting of coin separation, coin validator, the sorting device according to the invention and a plurality of storage units, which are vertically distributed in different planes are formed. Preferably, for example, the cash register system for several, eg eight different types of coins, are provided, then be provided eight slot-shaped openings for the coin types and two slot-shaped openings to the main cash and for return in the plate of the sorter. The storage units designed, for example, as hoppers can be arranged next to and above one another in several levels, for example four hoppers in one and four further hoppers in another level.

Gemäß der Erfindung wird eine Vorrichtung zur Sortierung von Münzen unterschiedlicher Sorten zur Verfügung gestellt, die münzsortenunabhängig ausgebildet ist, eine aktive Sortierung ermöglicht, wobei eine große Flexibilität in Bezug auf die Anfahrwege zwischen den Fächern und der einer Münzsorte zugeordneten schlitzförmigen Öffnungen gegeben ist. Gleichzeitig ermöglicht die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung eine Zwischenspeicherung von Münzen, die auch alle wieder über eine schlitzförmige Öffnung in die Rückgabe geleitet werden können, wenn Unregelmäßigkeiten auftreten. Auf diese Weise wird beispielsweise eine Geldwäsche verhindert.According to the invention, an apparatus is provided for sorting coins of different types, which is formed coin-independent, allows active sorting, with great flexibility is given in relation to the access paths between the subjects and the slot-like openings associated with a coin type. At the same time, the device according to the invention enables temporary storage of coins which can all be redirected to the return via a slot-shaped opening if irregularities occur. In this way, for example, money laundering is prevented.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in der Zeichnung dargestellt und werden in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung näher erläutert. Es zeigen

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eine perspektivische Ansicht auf ein Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Münzsortiervorrichtung, wobei der Abschlussdeckel der Speichervorrichtung abgehoben ist, und
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verschiedene Schritte des Aufnehmens und Auswerfens einer Münze in bzw. aus dem Fach der ringförmigen Speichertrommel in perspektivischer Ansicht und in Seitenansicht.
Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and are explained in more detail in the following description. Show it
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a POS system according to an embodiment the invention,
Fig. 2
a perspective view of an embodiment of Münzsortiervorrichtung invention, wherein the end cover of the storage device is lifted, and
Fig. 3
various steps of receiving and ejecting a coin in and out of the compartment of the annular storage drum in a perspective view and in side view.

In Fig. 1 ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Kassensystems dargestellt. Das Kassensystem besteht aus einem Münzvereinzeler 1, einem Münzprüfer 2, der im Wesentlichen neben dem Münzvereinzeler 1 angeordnet ist und Münzen von diesem zugeleitet bekommt, einer erfindungsgemäßen Münzsortiervorrichtung 3, die unterhalb des Münzvereinzelers 1 und des Münzprüfers 2 flächig angeordnet ist und zwei Ebenen von Hoppern 4, wobei in der ersten Ebene unterhalb der Sortiervorrichtung 3 vier Hopper 4 nebeneinander angeordnet sind und in der zweiten Ebene unterhalb der ersten Ebene weitere vier Hopper 4 nebeneinander liegen. Die Hopper 4 weisen Rückgabeöffnungen bzw. -kanäle auf, die hier nicht weiter erläutert werden.In Fig. 1 an embodiment of a cash register system according to the invention is shown. The cash register system consists of a Münzvereinzeler 1, a Münzprüfer 2, which is arranged substantially adjacent to the Münzvereinzeler 1 and receives coins from this, a Münzsortiervorrichtung 3 according to the invention, which is arranged below the Münzvereinzelers 1 and the Münzprüers 2 area and two levels of hoppers 4, wherein in the first level below the sorting device 3 four hoppers 4 are arranged side by side and in the second level below the first level another four hopper 4 are adjacent. The hoppers 4 have return openings or channels, which will not be explained further here.

Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Kassensystem werden eine Vielzahl von Münzen 5 unterschiedlicher Münzsorten, z.B. alle Sorten einer Eurowährung in eine Auffangschale 6 des Münzvereinzelers 1 geworfen, die aus der Schale mittels eines nicht dargestellten Mitnehmerelements vereinzelt werden und in den Münzprüfer 2 geleitet werden, in dem sie nach ihrer Gültigkeit geprüft werden. Die als gültig erkannten Münzen werden über einen Annahmeschacht des Münzprüfers 2 in eine Annahmeöffnung 7 (siehe Fig. 2) der Sortiervorrichtung 3 geleitet, während als nicht gültig erkannte Münzen in einen Rückgabeschacht geleitet werden, wobei dies auch über die Sortiervorrichtung 3 durch eine Rückgabeöffnung 8 (siehe Fig. 2) vorgenommen werden kann. In der Sortiervorrichtung 3 werden die Münzen nach ihren unterschiedlichen Werten (Sorten) sortiert (wie weiter unten näher erläutert) und gelangen aus der Sortiervorrichtung 3 in die verschiedenen Hopper 4, wobei Verbindungskanäle 9 die erste Ebene von der Sortiervorrichtung 3 in die Hopper der unteren Ebene überbrücken. Falls beispielsweise für einen Verkaufsvorgang überschüssige Münzen im Münzvereinzeler 1 verbleiben, ist eine Klappe 10 an dem Aufnahmebehälter 6 vorgesehen, die in einen Rückgabekanal 11 geöffnet werden kann, der die Münzen durch die Sortiervorrichtung 3 in eine Rückgabe des Kassensystems leitet.In the POS system according to the invention, a plurality of coins 5 different coin types, eg all varieties of a euro currency thrown into a drip tray 6 Münzvereinzelers 1, which are separated from the shell by means of a driver element, not shown, and passed into the coin validator 2, in which they their validity being checked. The coins recognized as valid are conveyed via an acceptance shaft of the coin validator 2 into an acceptance opening 7 (see FIG Fig. 2 ) of the sorting device 3, while coins which are recognized as not valid are directed into a return chute, this being done also via the sorting device 3 through a return opening 8 (see FIG Fig. 2 ) can be made. In the sorter 3, the coins are sorted according to their different values (types) (as explained in more detail below) and pass from the sorter 3 to the various hoppers 4, with connecting channels 9 passing the first level from the sorter 3 to the lower level hoppers bridged. For example, if excess coins remain in the coin singler 1 for a sale, a flap 10 is provided on the receptacle 6 which can be opened into a return channel 11 which directs the coins through the sorter 3 into a return of the cash register system.

In Fig. 2 ist die Sortiervorrichtung 3 näher dargestellt, wobei ein Deckel 12 von einem flachen Unterteil 13 abgehoben ist. Das Unterteil 13 weist eine flache Platte 14 auf, über der eine Münzespeichertrommel 15 angeordnet ist. Die Münzspeichertrommel 15 ist ringförmig ausgebildet, wobei der Ring von einer Vielzahl von Fächern 16 gebildet wird, die radial verteilt nebeneinander angeordnet sind. Die Fächer 16 werden durch mit Abstand zueinander angeordnete Stege 17 vorgegeben und dienen zur Aufnahme jeweils einer Münze 5. Die Fächer 16 sind nach oben, d.h. zu dem Münzprüfer 2 gerichtet und radial nach innen offen. Der Boden der Speichertrommel 15 ist, wie in Fig. 3 zu erkennen ist, geschlossen, d.h. die Münzen, die in den Fächern 16 aufgenommen sind, stützen sich auf dem Boden der Speichertrommel 15 ab. Die radial nach außen gerichtete Seite der Fächer 16 ist teilweise durch eine Rückwand 18 im oberen Bereich der Fächer abgeschlossen (siehe Fig. 3), wobei der untere Bereich, nach innen versetzt, offen ist, allerdings ist quer in einer gewissen Höhe des offenen Bereichs ein Steg 19 angeordnet.In Fig. 2 the sorting device 3 is shown in more detail, wherein a cover 12 is lifted from a flat bottom part 13. The lower part 13 has a flat plate 14, over which a coin storage drum 15 is arranged. The coin storage drum 15 is annular, wherein the ring is formed by a plurality of compartments 16, which are arranged radially distributed side by side. The compartments 16 are defined by spaced-apart webs 17 and serve to receive a respective coin 5. The compartments 16 are upwards, ie directed to the coin validator 2 and radially inwardly open. The bottom of the storage drum 15 is, as in Fig. 3 can be seen, closed, ie the coins that are received in the compartments 16 support on the bottom of the storage drum 15 from. The radially outwardly directed side of the compartments 16 is partially closed by a rear wall 18 in the upper region of the compartments (see Fig. 3 ), wherein the lower portion, offset inwards, is open, however, a web 19 is arranged transversely at a certain height of the open area.

In der Platte 14 innerhalb der ringförmigen Speichertrommel 15 ist eine Mehrzahl von Ausnehmungen vorgesehen und zwar eine größere Rückgabeausnehmung 20, die zum Durchleiten des Rückgabekanals 11 bzw. von Teilen davon es Münzvereinzelers 1 dient, und eine Mehrzahl von schlitzförmigen Öffnungen, im Ausführungsbeispiel 10, von denen acht zur Sortierung von acht Münzsorten und zwei 22 zur Weiterleitung in eine Münzrückgabe und/oder in eine Hauptkasse dienen. Den schlitzförmigen Öffnungen 21, 22 sind Lichtschranken 23 zugeordnet, die zur Registrierung von durch den Schlitz 22, 21 transportierten Münzen dienen.In the plate 14 within the annular storage drum 15, a plurality of recesses is provided, namely a larger return recess 20, which serves for passing through the return channel 11 or parts thereof Münzvereinzers 1, and a plurality of slot-shaped openings, in the embodiment 10 of eight serve to sort eight types of coins and two 22 for forwarding to a coin return and / or a main cash desk. The slot-shaped openings 21, 22 are associated with light barriers 23, which serve to register transported through the slot 22, 21 coins.

Die Münzspeichertrommel 15 wird von einer Antriebseinheit 24 zur Drehung angetrieben, die beispielsweise einen Schrittmotor umfasst, der in zwei Richtungen antreibbar ist. Die Antriebseinheit weist weiterhin zur Trommel 15 innen liegende Führungselemente 25 auf, die die Trommel 25 positionsgenau führen.The coin storage drum 15 is driven by a drive unit 24 for rotation, which includes, for example, a stepper motor, which is drivable in two directions. The drive unit further has to the drum 15 inside guide elements 25 which guide the drum 25 positionally accurate.

Schließlich sind radial zu der Trommel 18 außen liegende Auswerfeinheiten 26 auf der Platte 14 angeordnet, die den jeweiligen schlitzförmigen Öffnungen 21, 22 zugeordnet sind und durch die Trommel 15 getrennt gegenüberliegend zu den Schlitzen 21, 22 liegen. Die Auswerfeinheiten 26 werden näher in Zusammenhang mit Fig. 3 beschrieben.Finally, radially outward from the drum 18, ejection units 26 are disposed on the plate 14 associated with the respective slot-shaped openings 21, 22 and separated by the drum 15 from the slots 21, 22. The ejection units 26 will be more closely related to Fig. 3 described.

Für die Steuerung des Sortiervorgangs von Münzen ist eine Steuereinheit vorgesehen, von der mit dem Bezugszeichen 27 ein Prozessor oder Microcontroller angedeutet ist. Dieser Prozessor 27 ist zusammen mit weiteren elektrischen oder elektronischen Bauteilen, wie beispielsweise den Lichtschranken 23, auf einer Leiterplatte 28 angeordnet, die auf der Platte 14 liegt und die auch unterhalb der Münzspeichertrommel 15 angeordnet ist. Auf dieser Leiterplatte sind auch Anschlüsse 29 für die Hopper 4 und andere Bauteile zu erkennen.For the control of the sorting process of coins, a control unit is provided, by the reference numeral 27, a processor or microcontroller is indicated. This processor 27 is arranged together with other electrical or electronic components, such as the photoelectric sensors 23, on a printed circuit board 28 which lies on the plate 14 and which is also arranged below the coin storage drum 15. On this circuit board and connectors 29 for the hopper 4 and other components can be seen.

Das Unterteil mit Speichertrommel 15 und den weiteren Bauteilen wird durch den Deckel 12 abgedeckt, wobei in dem Deckel die Annahmeöffnung 7, die mit dem Münzprüfer 2 verbindbar ist und eine Öffnung 30 für den Rückgabekanal 11 des Münzvereinzelers zu erkennen sind. Weiterhin sind Abstützelemente 31 für die Führungselemente 25 zur Führung der Speichertrommel 15 ausgebildet. Schließlich sind noch Führungen 32 angedeutet, die den schlitzförmigen Öffnungen 21, 22 zugeordnet sind und die eine ausgeworfene Münze sicher in die schlitzförmigen Öffnungen 21, 22 leiten.The lower part with storage drum 15 and the other components is covered by the lid 12, wherein in the lid, the receiving opening 7, which is connectable to the coin validator 2 and an opening 30 for the return channel 11 of the Münzvereinzelers can be seen. Furthermore, supporting elements 31 are formed for the guide elements 25 for guiding the storage drum 15. Finally, guides 32 are also indicated, which are associated with the slot-shaped openings 21, 22 and which guide an ejected coin securely into the slot-shaped openings 21, 22.

In Fig. 3 werden Aufbau und Funktionsweise der Auswerfeinheit 26 in Bezug auf ein Fach 16 der Speichertrommel näher erläutert. Die Auswerfeinheit 26 ist im Ausführungsbeispiel als Elektromagnet ausgebildet, wobei ein einfacher Hubmagnet oder für schnellere Anwendungen ein Doppelhubmagnet verwendet werden kann. Die Auswerfeinheit weist ein mit dem Anker 33 verbundenes Auswerfelement 34 auf, das im Ausführungsbeispiel als Doppelfinger bzw. Gabel ausgebildet ist, wobei die Finger des Auswerfelements 34, die voneinander beabstandet sind, unterschiedliche Längen haben können, der vertikal gesehen untere Finger ist etwas länger als der darüber liegende Finger.In Fig. 3 The structure and operation of the ejection unit 26 with respect to a compartment 16 of the storage drum will be explained in more detail. The Auswerfeinheit 26 is formed in the embodiment as an electromagnet, wherein a simple solenoid or for faster applications a Doppelhubmagnet can be used. The ejector unit has an ejection element 34 connected to the armature 33, which in the exemplary embodiment is designed as a double finger or fork, wherein the fingers of the ejection element 34, which are spaced apart from one another, may have different lengths, which is vertically lower fingers slightly longer than the overlying finger.

In der Fig. 3 in zu erkennen, dass der Boden 35, der die Speichertrommel 15 bzw. deren Fächer 16 nach unten abschließt, radial nach außen geneigt ist. Diese Neigung ermöglicht eine stabile Lage aller Münzen unabhängig von ihrer Größe, da sie aufgrund der Neigung des Bodens stabil gegen die Rückwand 18 bzw. den Steg 19 gedrückt werden. Zusätzlich wird diese von dem geneigten Boden 35 hervorgerufenen Richtungskomponente der Münze durch die bei Drehung der Sortiertrommel 15 auftretende Zentripetalkraft unterstützt.In the Fig. 3 in that the bottom 35, which closes the storage drum 15 or its compartments 16 at the bottom, is inclined radially outwards. This inclination allows a stable position of all coins regardless of their size, since they are pressed stable against the rear wall 18 and the web 19 due to the inclination of the soil. In addition, this directed by the inclined bottom 35 direction component of the coin is supported by the centripetal force occurring upon rotation of the sorting drum 15.

Die Funktionsweise der Sortiervorrichtung ist wie folgt. Die vom Münzprüfer als gültig erkannten Münzen 5, die von dem Münzvereinzeler 1 geliefert werden, gelangen durch die Annahmeöffnung 7 in ein Fach 16 der Speichertrommel 15, wie in Fig. 3a in perspektivischer und Seitenansicht dargestellt ist. Die Steuereinheit bzw. der Mikrocontroller oder Mikrocomputer oder dergleichen 27 speichert die Sorte der in das Fach 16 eingeführten Münze 5 sowie deren Position, d.h. die Position des die Münze aufnehmenden Fachs 16. Die Speichertrommel wird dann weiter gedreht und das nächste Fach 16 kann eine entsprechende Münze aufnehmen. Dieser Vorgang wird solange wiederholt, bis der Münzvereinzeler 1 leer ist oder eine benötigte Summe für einen Verkaufsvorgang erreicht ist oder die Trommel 15 voll ist.The operation of the sorter is as follows. The coin validated by the coin validator 5, which are supplied by the Münzvereinzeler 1 pass through the receiving opening 7 in a compartment 16 of the storage drum 15, as in Fig. 3a is shown in perspective and side view. The control unit or the microcontroller or microcomputer or the like 27 stores the sort of coin 5 inserted into the compartment 16 and its position, ie the position of the coin receiving compartment 16. The storage drum is then rotated further and the next compartment 16 can be a corresponding one Take up coin. This process is repeated until the Münzvereinzeler 1 is empty or a required sum for a sales process is reached or the drum 15 is full.

Für den Sortiervorgang steuert dann die Steuereinheit die Antriebseinheit bzw. den Schrittmotor 24 unter Verwendung der protokollierten Positionen und Münzsorten derart an, dass ein Fach mit der Münzsorte, die einer bei der Implementierung der Sortiervorrichtung vorbestimmten schlitzförmigen Öffnung 21 zugeordnet ist, an die Stelle dieses Schlitzes 21 gebracht wird. Dabei kann die Ansteuerung der Trommel so geschehen, dass jeweils der kürzeste Weg zwischen dem Fach mit der Münzsorte und dem zugeordneten Schlitz 21 vorgegeben wird, die Trommel kann aber auch in einer Richtung bewegt werden und die Steuereinheit kann feststellen, ob eine passende Münzsorte in dem Fach 16 vor dem jeweiligen einer bestimmten Münzsorte zugeordneten Schlitz 21 steht. Ist dies der Fall so wird entsprechend Fig. 3b und 3c die Auswerfeinheit aktiviert und der Anker 33 betätigt, wodurch das Auswerfelement 34 zu der in dem Fach aufgenommenen Münze bewegt wird und diese je nach Größe der Münze 5 überwiegend mit dem oberen oder dem unteren Finger oder mit beiden Fingern aus dem Fach 16 in die schlitzförmige Öffnung 21 stößt. Diese Münze gelangt dann gegebenenfalls mit Hilfe der Führung 22 durch die Öffnung 21, wobei sie von den Lichtschranken 23 registriert wird und wird dann zu dem der schlitzförmigen Öffnung 21 zugeordneten Hopper 4 geleitet.For the sorting process, the control unit then controls the drive unit or the stepper motor 24 using the logged positions and coin types such that a compartment with the coin type associated with a slot-shaped opening 21 predetermined in the implementation of the sorting device is placed in the place of this slot 21. In this case, the control of the drum can be done so that in each case the shortest path between the compartment with the coin type and the associated slot 21 is specified, but the drum can also be moved in one direction and the control unit can determine whether a suitable coin type in the Compartment 16 is located in front of the respective slot 21 associated with a particular kind of coin. If this is the case then it will be appropriate Fig. 3b and 3c activates the Auswerfeinheit and the armature 33 is actuated, whereby the Auswerfelement 34 is moved to the coin received in the compartment and this depending on the size of the coin 5 predominantly with the upper or lower finger or with both fingers from the tray 16 in the slot-shaped opening 21 pushes. This coin then passes with the aid of the guide 22 through the opening 21, where it is registered by the light barriers 23 and is then passed to the hopper 4 associated with the slot-shaped opening 21.

Falls mehrere Fächer vor dem jeweils richtigen Schlitz 21 liegen, können die Auswerfer 26 gleichzeitig betätigt werden, vorzugsweise werden die Auswerfeinheiten 26 etwas zeitversetzt angesteuert, um Stromspitzen zu minimieren. Falls vor dem Sortiervorgang durch die Steuereinheit festgestellt wird, dass einzelne oder alle Münzen zurückgegeben werden sollen, werden diese mit dem zugeordneten Auswerfer 26 durch einen Schlitz 22 für die Rückgabe nacheinander ausgestoßen.If several compartments are located in front of the respectively correct slot 21, the ejectors 26 can be actuated simultaneously, preferably the ejection units 26 are actuated somewhat later in time in order to minimize current peaks. If it is determined before the sorting operation by the control unit that single or all coins are to be returned, they are ejected with the associated ejector 26 through a slot 22 for the return succession.

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  1. A coin-sorting device, comprising a coin storage drum (15), which is rotatable by a drive unit and has a multiplicity of radially distributed compartments (16) for receiving different coin types, which can be fed from above, and comprising a fixed plate (14) with at least one slot-shaped opening, the coin storage drum (15) being movable via said plate,
    characterised in that
    the compartments (16) of the storage drum (15) are open radially inwardly, and in that a plurality of slot-shaped openings (21) assignable to different coin types are provided in the plate (14) in a radially inwardly arranged orientation towards the compartments (16), and in that the slot-shaped openings (21) in the plate (14) are assigned to ejection devices for ejecting coins (5) present in the compartments (16) through the respective slot-shaped opening (21), wherein a control device (27) is provided in order to control the drive unit (24) and the ejection devices (26) independently of the respective position of the compartments (16) and independently of the respective type of coins (15) received in the compartments (16).
  2. The device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the compartments (16) are at least partly open radially outwardly, and in that the ejection device (26) assigned to the respective slot-shaped opening (21) is arranged opposite the respective slot-shaped opening (21) with regard to the storage drum (15).
  3. The device according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, characterised in that the storage drum (15) or the compartments are closed by a base (35), wherein the base is preferably inclined radially outwardly.
  4. The device according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the drive unit comprises a stepper drive (24) for stepwise rotation of the storage drum (15).
  5. The device according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the ejection device comprises an electromagnet or a motor and an ejection element actuatable thereby.
  6. The device according to Claim 5, characterised in that the radially outwardly directed open region of the compartments is provided with a web (19) to support a coin, and in that the ejection element (34) has two protrusions arranged at a distance from one another for ejecting a coin.
  7. The device according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the coin storage drum (15) is rotatable in two directions.
  8. The device according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterised in that sensors (23) for detecting a passage of a coin through the openings (21, 22) and/or for monitoring the content of the compartments (16) are assigned to the slot-shaped openings (21, 22) and/or to the compartments (16).
  9. The device according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterised in that a printed circuit board for receiving electrical and/or electronic components required to control the sorting process is arranged on the plate (14) beneath the storage drum (15).
  10. A cash point system comprising a coin-separating device (1), a coin checker (2), a device (3) for sorting coins checked by the coin checker (2) according to one of Claims 1 to 9, and a plurality of units (4) for storing different types of coins.
  11. The cash point system according to Claim 10, characterised in that the coin-separating device (1) and the coin checker (2) are arranged above the sorting device, wherein the coin-receiving chute of the coin checker (2) is connected to a receiving opening (7) of the sorting device (3) for feeding a received coin into one of the compartments (16) of the storage drum (15) of the sorting device (3).
  12. The cash point system according to Claim 10 or 11, characterised in that the coin-separating device (1) is connected to a return channel (11), which is passed through an opening (30, 20) through the sorting device (3).
  13. The cash point system according to one of Claims 10 to 12, characterised in that the units (4) for storing different coin types are preferably formed as hoppers and are arranged in at least two planes beneath the sorting device (3), wherein the slot-shaped openings (21) are each connected to a unit (4).
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