EP2498231B1 - Device and method for transferring coins - Google Patents

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EP2498231B1
EP2498231B1 EP12153637.9A EP12153637A EP2498231B1 EP 2498231 B1 EP2498231 B1 EP 2498231B1 EP 12153637 A EP12153637 A EP 12153637A EP 2498231 B1 EP2498231 B1 EP 2498231B1
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Thorsten Neumann
Axel Grimm
Stig Goepel
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  • the invention relates to a device for transferring coins according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • the invention relates to a method for transferring coins according to the preamble of patent claim 4.
  • a device for transferring coins from a supply cassette mobile supply device to a coin receiving module a checkout station in which the supply cassette for transferring the coins via a means for releasable connection (locking device) in a fixed coin transfer to the module Münzübergabeposition be locked.
  • a through opening can be released by actuating a closure element of the supply cassette, so that the coins stored in a coin store of the supply cassette can be transferred into a coin input of the coin receiving module. Since the coin storage of the supply cassette from a single lockable Space exists, a release of the passage opening leads to a complete emptying of the supply cassette.
  • the known supply cassette thus serves exclusively for filling a single coin receiving module.
  • a device for transferring coins from a mobile supply device to a coin receiving module comprises a single coin storage in the mobile supply device, wherein coins can be handed over in portions in response to a demand request to a coin input of the coin receiving module.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a device and a method for transferring coins from a mobile supply device to a coin receiving module in such a way that a plurality of coin receiving modules can be supplied with coins in an effective manner.
  • the device according to the invention has the features of claim 1.
  • the particular advantage of the device according to the invention is that only a single mobile supply device is required for the supply or filling of a number of coin receiving modules. This reduces the logistical effort, since, for example, several coin receiving modules of cash register systems need only be filled by means of a single mobile supply device, depending on demand.
  • the basic idea of the invention is to provide a coin store of the mobile To design or control supply device such that, depending on demand freely selectable or predetermined portions of coins from the mobile supply device in the coin receiving module can be transferred.
  • the current coin stocks are stored in at least one stock data store.
  • the device according to the invention are assigned at Münzübergabe between the mobile supply device and the coin receiving module of the same control unit, which are connected via a communication interface and thus allow a data comparison on the current coin stocks in these units.
  • an inquire of the current coin inventory of the mobile service facility by an operator facilitates the decision as to how many more coin receiving modules can be filled without having to refill the mobile service facility at a coin dispensing station.
  • the mobile supply device has adjusting means, so that a portioned delivery or transfer of coins is ensured in each case to the coin receiving modules.
  • the coin storage of the mobile supply device may have a supply storage and a storage memory, which are connected via an adjusting means designed as a lock unit, so that a group of coins are transferred from the storage memory into the supply storage by operating the lock unit.
  • the number of storage and / or supply memory the number of deliverable coin portions is specified.
  • the inventive method has the features of claim 4.
  • the particular advantage of the method according to the invention is that with little effort a supply or filling of a plurality of Münzabilitymodulen is ensured by means of a single mobile supply device. Due to the fact that the coin stock data of the units involved in the transfer of coins are always updated, a revision-proof coin transfer is guaranteed, by means of which the current coin stocks can always be determined and traceability of the coin supply is ensured.
  • corresponding stock data stores of the building units involved are adjusted during coin transfer. For example, if the contents of a provision memory of the mobile supply device is emptied by transfer to a coin input of the coin receiving module, by counting the received coins in the
  • Coin receiving module to be checked whether the stock of coins of the storage memory designated by the inventory data memory of the mobile supply device is correct.
  • the mobile supply device is completely filled with coins when it is connected to a coin dispensing station.
  • a plurality of storage devices of the mobile supply device can each be filled with the predetermined number of coins.
  • the mobile supply device thus has an initial coin stock, which makes it possible to fill a plurality of coin receiving modules by sequentially emptying the coin store or the storage memory.
  • the number of coin receiving modules to be filled may correspond to the number of storage chambers or storage memories of the coin store in the supply cassette.
  • the device according to the invention or the system according to the invention is preferably used for the revision-proof supply of coin receiving modules 1 from cash register systems, self-service terminals or the like with coins.
  • the coins are transported from a central coin dispensing station 3 (cash office) to a number of different coin receiving modules 1, 1 ', 1 "by means of a mobile supply device, namely a supply cassette 2.
  • the coin receiving modules 1, 1', 1" can be used, for example, in a common coin dispensing module Sales room (supermarket) can be arranged.
  • the coin receiving modules 1, 1 ', 11 may also be positioned at different locations / buildings.
  • the supply cassette 2 has a plurality of coin stores 4, 5, which are filled after connecting the supply cassette 2 to the coin dispensing station 3 by means of a detachable connection means each having a predetermined number of coins.
  • the supply cassette 2 can, for example, have a first coin store 4 designed as a store for storage, which is connected to the coin delivery station 3 in a first coin transfer position via an opening, not shown, to the coin input 2 ', which is arranged on an upper side 16 of the supply cassette 2. If the coin input opening is in an open position, the predetermined number of coins are transferred from the coin dispensing station 3 into the stock memory 4 and / or in the supply memory 5 connected in the vertical direction under the same and via a coupling device 15, see arrow direction F1.
  • the amount of coin can be transferred directly into the supply memory 5.
  • the storage 4 can be filled by dispensing a further portion of coins (amount of coins).
  • corresponding control means are provided for bringing the coupling device 15 in a closed or open position.
  • a control unit 6 of the coin dispensing station 3 is connected to a control unit 7 of the supply cassette 2 via a communication interface.
  • a coin transfer routine which includes the control of closure parts of the device (closure device) for releasably connecting the coin dispensing station 3 with the supply cassette 2 and the coupling device of the supply cassette 2
  • the coin stock data is transferred from the coin dispensing station 3 to the supply cassette 2
  • the transferred coin stocks are then stored in an inventory data store of the supply cassette 2.
  • the control unit 7 of the supply cassette 2 can be designed, for example, as a microcontroller, to which a corresponding program memory or stock data memory is assigned.
  • the supply cassette 2 via a known per se known means for releasably connecting the supply cassette 2 with the coin input of the Münzabilitymoduls 1, 1 ', 1 "coupled to the corresponding Münzabilitymodul 1, 1', 1" or spent in a fixed and detachable second Münzübergabeposition ,
  • the supply cassette 2 with an underside 17 thereof is preferably at an upper side of the coin receiving module 1, 1 ', 1 ", wherein by opening a closure element of the supply cassette 2, a passage opening to a trough-shaped coin input 8 of the Münzabilitymoduls 1, 1', 1" produced becomes.
  • the closure element may be formed as a pivoting flap, which automatically falls due to its own weight in the trough-shaped coin input 8 and thus clears the way for the stockpiled in the supply memory 5 coins for transfer to the Münzabilitymodul 1, 1 ', 1 "
  • the purpose of the provision store 5 is arranged vertically below the store 4 and provided with a lower closable exit opening
  • the closure element is arranged on a lower side of the supply cassette 2 or the supply store 5.
  • the supply cassette 2 is latched or latched in the second coin transfer position the coin receiving module 1, 1 ', 1 "attached.
  • control unit 7 of the supply cassette 2 in the second coin transfer position is coupled via a communication interface to a control unit 9 of the coin receiving module 1, 1 ', 1 "in order to ensure a data comparison between the interconnected units 1, 1', 1" and 2 ,
  • inventory data of the building units 1, 1 ', 1 "or 2 are preferably updated or calculated.
  • protocol data of the coin transfer or identification data of the building units 1, 1 ', 1 "or 2 can be determined or exchanged and stored, so that each building unit 1, 1', 1" or 2, namely the coin dispensing station 3, of the supply cassette 2 as well as the Münzabilitymodulen 1, 1 ', 1 "be assigned different identification data, so that the storage of data allows traceability to the effect of which unit communicates with which other unit 1, 1', 1" and 2 and which Münz hamper has passed.
  • the staging memory 5 is preferably automatically filled by moving the coupling device 15 into an open position with the quantity of coins stored in the accumulator 4 that it is ready for further emptying on another coin receiving module 1, 1 ', 1 ".
  • the transferred coins are counted by means of a counting device of the coin receiving module 1, 1 ', 1 "(step 13), so that the transferred amount of coins can be checked for compliance with the requested amount of coins.
  • an acknowledgment signal 14 is sent to the control unit 7 of the supply cassette 2 so that the stock data memory of the supply cassette 2 is reduced by the number of transferred coins or the stock data memory of the receiving coin receiving module 1, 1 ', 1 "is correspondingly increased.
  • the identification data of the units are exchanged via the communication interface. If no agreement was found, an error message is issued, so that a Authorized operator can check the coin transfer process immediately or later.
  • the number of coin storages 4, 5 corresponds to the number of possible coin transfers to identical or different coin receiving modules 1, 1 ', 1 " If the supply cassette 2 has a separating device, a certain number of coins can be handed over depending on the demand requirement, wherein the supply cassette 2 can have only one single coin store.
  • the electrical connection can be made by a cable or plug connection or via a radio link.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Übergabe von Münzen nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device for transferring coins according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Übergabe von Münzen nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 4.Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for transferring coins according to the preamble of patent claim 4.

Aus der DE 10 2007 002 892 A1 ist eine Vorrichtung zur Übergabe von Münzen von einer Versorgungskassette mobile Versorgungseinrichtung zu einem Münzaufnahmemodul einer Kassenstation bekannt, bei der die Versorgungskassette zur Übergabe der Münzen über eine Einrichtung zur lösbaren Verbindung (Verschlusseinrichtung) in eine zu dem Münzaufnahmemodul festen Münzübergabeposition verbringbar bzw. verriegelbar ist. In der Münzübergabeposition kann durch Betätigen eines Verschlusselementes der Versorgungskassette eine Durchgangsöffnung freigegeben werden, so dass die in einem Münzspeicher der Versorgungskassette bevorrateten Münzen in eine Münzeingabe des Münzaufnahmemoduls übergeben werden können. Da der Münzspeicher der Versorgungskassette aus einem einzigen abschließbaren Raum besteht, führt ein Freigeben der Durchgangsöffnung zu einer vollständigen Entleerung der Versorgungskassette. Die bekannte Versorgungskassette dient somit ausschließlich zum Befüllen eines einzigen Münzaufnahmemoduls.From the DE 10 2007 002 892 A1 a device for transferring coins from a supply cassette mobile supply device to a coin receiving module a checkout station is known in which the supply cassette for transferring the coins via a means for releasable connection (locking device) in a fixed coin transfer to the module Münzübergabeposition be locked. In the coin transfer position, a through opening can be released by actuating a closure element of the supply cassette, so that the coins stored in a coin store of the supply cassette can be transferred into a coin input of the coin receiving module. Since the coin storage of the supply cassette from a single lockable Space exists, a release of the passage opening leads to a complete emptying of the supply cassette. The known supply cassette thus serves exclusively for filling a single coin receiving module.

Aus der WO 99/53452 A1 ist eine Vorrichtung zur Übergabe von Münzen von einer mobilen Versorgungseinrichtung zu einem Münzaufnahmemodul bekannt. Die Vorrichtung umfasst einen einzigen Münzspeicher in der mobilen Versorgungseinrichtung, wobei Münzen portionsweise in Abhängigkeit von einer Bedarfsanforderung an eine Münzeingabe des Münzaufnahmemoduls übergeben werden können.From the WO 99/53452 A1 a device for transferring coins from a mobile supply device to a coin receiving module is known. The device comprises a single coin storage in the mobile supply device, wherein coins can be handed over in portions in response to a demand request to a coin input of the coin receiving module.

Auch ist aus der EP 1 939 821 A1 eine Vorrichtung zur Übergabe von Münzen bekannt, bei der lediglich ein einziger Münzspeicher eingesetzt wird.Also is from the EP 1 939 821 A1 a device for the transfer of coins known in which only a single coin store is used.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zur Übergabe von Münzen von einer mobilen Versorgungseinrichtung zu einem Münzaufnahmemodul derart anzugeben, dass auf effektive Weise eine Mehrzahl von Münzaufnahmemodulen mit Münzen versorgt werden können.The object of the present invention is to provide a device and a method for transferring coins from a mobile supply device to a coin receiving module in such a way that a plurality of coin receiving modules can be supplied with coins in an effective manner.

Zur Lösung der Aufgabe weist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1 auf.To achieve the object, the device according to the invention has the features of claim 1.

Der besondere Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung besteht darin, dass für die Versorgung bzw. Befüllung von einer Anzahl von Münzaufnahmemodulen lediglich eine einzige mobile Versorgungseinrichtung benötigt wird. Hierdurch reduziert sich der logistische Aufwand, da bedarfsabhängig beispielsweise mehrere Münzaufnahmemodule von Kassensystemen lediglich mittels einer einzigen mobilen Versorgungseinrichtung befüllt werden brauchen. Grundgedanke der Erfindung ist es, einen Münzspeicher der mobilen Versorgungseinrichtung derart auszubilden bzw. anzusteuern, dass bedarfsabhängig frei wählbare oder vorgegebene Portionen von Münzen von der mobilen Versorgungseinrichtung in das Münzaufnahmemodul übergeben werden können. Damit eine revisionssichere Befüllung der Münzaufnahmemodule gewährleistet ist, werden in mindestens einem Bestandsdatenspeicher die aktuellen Münzbestände abgespeichert.The particular advantage of the device according to the invention is that only a single mobile supply device is required for the supply or filling of a number of coin receiving modules. This reduces the logistical effort, since, for example, several coin receiving modules of cash register systems need only be filled by means of a single mobile supply device, depending on demand. The basic idea of the invention is to provide a coin store of the mobile To design or control supply device such that, depending on demand freely selectable or predetermined portions of coins from the mobile supply device in the coin receiving module can be transferred. In order to ensure an audit-proof filling of the coin receiving modules, the current coin stocks are stored in at least one stock data store.

Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung sind bei Münzübergabe zwischen der mobilen Versorgungseinrichtung und dem Münzaufnahmemodul derselben Steuereinheit zugeordnet, die über eine Kommunikationsschnittstelle verbunden sind und somit einen Datenabgleich über die aktuellen Münzbestände in diesen Baueinheiten ermöglichen. Darüber hinaus erleichtert eine Abfrage des aktuellen Münzbestandes der mobilen Versorgungseinrichtung durch einen Bediener die Entscheidung, wie viele weitere Münzaufnahmemodule befüllt werden können, ohne dass die mobile Versorgungseinrichtung erneut an einer Münzausgabestation aufgefüllt werden muss.According to a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention are assigned at Münzübergabe between the mobile supply device and the coin receiving module of the same control unit, which are connected via a communication interface and thus allow a data comparison on the current coin stocks in these units. In addition, an inquire of the current coin inventory of the mobile service facility by an operator facilitates the decision as to how many more coin receiving modules can be filled without having to refill the mobile service facility at a coin dispensing station.

Nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung verfügt die mobile Versorgungseinrichtung über Verstellmittel, so dass eine portionierte Abgabe bzw. Übergabe von Münzen jeweils an die Münzaufnahmemodule gewährleistet ist. Beispielsweise kann der Münzspeicher der mobilen Versorgungseinrichtung über einen Bereitstellungsspeicher und einen Vorratsspeicher verfügen, die über ein als Schleuseneinheit ausgebildetes Verstellmittel verbunden sind, so dass durch Betätigen der Schleuseneinheit eine Gruppe von Münzen von dem Vorratsspeicher in den Bereitstellungsspeicher überführt werden. Durch Anzahl der Vorrats- und/oder Bereitstellungsspeicher wird die Anzahl der abgebbaren Münzportionen vorgegeben.According to a development of the invention, the mobile supply device has adjusting means, so that a portioned delivery or transfer of coins is ensured in each case to the coin receiving modules. For example, the coin storage of the mobile supply device may have a supply storage and a storage memory, which are connected via an adjusting means designed as a lock unit, so that a group of coins are transferred from the storage memory into the supply storage by operating the lock unit. By number of storage and / or supply memory, the number of deliverable coin portions is specified.

Zur Lösung der Aufgabe weist das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 4 auf.To achieve the object, the inventive method has the features of claim 4.

Der besondere Vorteil des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens besteht darin, dass mit geringem Aufwand eine Versorgung bzw. Befüllung von einer Mehrzahl von Münzaufnahmemodulen mittels einer einzigen mobilen Versorgungseinrichtung gewährleistet ist. Dadurch, dass die Münzbestandsdaten der an der Münzübergabe beteiligten Baueinheiten stets aktualisiert werden, ist eine revisionssichere Münzübergabe gewährleistet, mittels derer stets die aktuellen Münzbestände ermittelbar sowie eine Nachverfolgbarkeit der Münzversorgung gewährleistet ist.The particular advantage of the method according to the invention is that with little effort a supply or filling of a plurality of Münzaufnahmemodulen is ensured by means of a single mobile supply device. Due to the fact that the coin stock data of the units involved in the transfer of coins are always updated, a revision-proof coin transfer is guaranteed, by means of which the current coin stocks can always be determined and traceability of the coin supply is ensured.

Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens werden bei der Münzübergabe entsprechende Bestandsdatenspeicher der beteiligten Baueinheiten abgeglichen. Wird beispielsweise der Inhalt eines Bereitstellungsspeichers der mobilen Versorgungseinrichtung durch Übergabe an eine Münzeingabe des Münzaufnahmemoduls entleert, kann durch Zählen der aufgenommenen Münzen in demAccording to a preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention, corresponding stock data stores of the building units involved are adjusted during coin transfer. For example, if the contents of a provision memory of the mobile supply device is emptied by transfer to a coin input of the coin receiving module, by counting the received coins in the

Münzaufnahmemodul überprüft werden, ob der von dem Bestandsdatenspeicher der mobilen Versorgungseinrichtung ausgewiesene Münzbestand des Vorratsspeichers korrekt ist.Coin receiving module to be checked whether the stock of coins of the storage memory designated by the inventory data memory of the mobile supply device is correct.

Nach einer Weiterbildung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens wird die mobile Versorgungseinrichtung bei Anschluss derselben an eine Münzausgabestation vollständig mit Münzen befüllt. Beispielsweise können mehrere Vorratsspeicher der mobilen Versorgungseinrichtung jeweils mit der vorgegebenen Anzahl von Münzen befüllt wird. Die mobile Versorgungseinrichtung weist somit einen Anfangsmünzbestand auf, der es ermöglicht, durch sequentielles Entleeren des Münzspeichers bzw. des Vorratsspeichers eine Mehrzahl von Münzaufnahmemodulen zu befüllen. Beispielsweise kann die Anzahl der zu befüllenden Münzaufnahmemodulen der Anzahl von Speicherkammern bzw. Vorratsspeicher des Münzspeichers in der Versorgungskassette entsprechen.According to a development of the method according to the invention, the mobile supply device is completely filled with coins when it is connected to a coin dispensing station. For example, a plurality of storage devices of the mobile supply device can each be filled with the predetermined number of coins. The mobile supply device thus has an initial coin stock, which makes it possible to fill a plurality of coin receiving modules by sequentially emptying the coin store or the storage memory. For example, the number of coin receiving modules to be filled may correspond to the number of storage chambers or storage memories of the coin store in the supply cassette.

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

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

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Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung bzw. das erfindungsgemäße System findet vorzugsweise Einsatz zur revisionssicheren Versorgung von Münzaufnahmemodulen 1 von Kassensystemen, Selbstbedienungsterminals oder dergleichen mit Münzen. Die Münzen werden mittels einer mobilen Versorgungseinrichtung, nämlich einer Versorgungskassette 2, von einer zentralen Münzausgabestation 3 (Kassenbüro) an eine Anzahl von unterschiedlichen Münzaufnahmemodulen 1, 1', 1" transportiert. Die Münzaufnahmemodulen 1, 1', 1" können beispielsweise in einem gemeinsamen Verkaufsraum (Supermarkt) angeordnet sein. Alternativ können die Münzaufnahmemodule 1, 1', 11" auch an unterschiedlichen Orten/Gebäuden positioniert sein.The device according to the invention or the system according to the invention is preferably used for the revision-proof supply of coin receiving modules 1 from cash register systems, self-service terminals or the like with coins. The coins are transported from a central coin dispensing station 3 (cash office) to a number of different coin receiving modules 1, 1 ', 1 "by means of a mobile supply device, namely a supply cassette 2. The coin receiving modules 1, 1', 1" can be used, for example, in a common coin dispensing module Sales room (supermarket) can be arranged. Alternatively, the coin receiving modules 1, 1 ', 11 "may also be positioned at different locations / buildings.

Die Versorgungskassette 2 weist eine Mehrzahl von Münzspeichern 4, 5 auf, die nach Anschließen der Versorgungskassette 2 an die Münzausgabestation 3 mittels einer Einrichtung zur lösbaren Verbindung jeweils mit einer vorgegebenen Anzahl von Münzen befüllt werden. Die Versorgungskassette 2 kann beispielsweise einen als Vorratsspeicher ausgebildeten ersten Münzspeicher 4 aufweisen, der in einer ersten Münzübergabeposition über eine an einer Oberseite 16 der Versorgungskassette 2 angeordnete nicht dargestellte Öffnung zur Münzeingabe 2' mit der Münzausgabestation 3 verbunden ist. Befindet sich die Münzeingabeöffnung in einer Öffnungsstellung, kann die vorgegebene Anzahl von Münzen von der Münzausgabestation 3 in den Vorratsspeicher 4 und/oder in den in vertikaler Richtung unter demselben und über eine Koppeleinrichtung 15 verbundenen Bereitstellungsspeicher 5 übergeben werden, siehe Pfeilrichtung F1. Befindet sich die Koppeleinrichtung in einer Öffnungsstellung, kann die Münzmenge direkt in den Bereitstellungsspeicher 5 übergeben werden. Nach Verbringen der Koppeleinrichtung 15 in eine Schließstellung kann durch Abgabe einer weiteren Portion von Münzen (Münzmenge) der Vorratsspeicher 4 gefüllt werden. Zum Verbringen der Koppeleinrichtung 15 in eine Schließ- oder Öffnungsstellung sind entsprechende Steuermittel vorgesehen.The supply cassette 2 has a plurality of coin stores 4, 5, which are filled after connecting the supply cassette 2 to the coin dispensing station 3 by means of a detachable connection means each having a predetermined number of coins. The supply cassette 2 can, for example, have a first coin store 4 designed as a store for storage, which is connected to the coin delivery station 3 in a first coin transfer position via an opening, not shown, to the coin input 2 ', which is arranged on an upper side 16 of the supply cassette 2. If the coin input opening is in an open position, the predetermined number of coins are transferred from the coin dispensing station 3 into the stock memory 4 and / or in the supply memory 5 connected in the vertical direction under the same and via a coupling device 15, see arrow direction F1. If the coupling device is in an open position, the amount of coin can be transferred directly into the supply memory 5. After moving the coupling device 15 into a closed position, the storage 4 can be filled by dispensing a further portion of coins (amount of coins). For bringing the coupling device 15 in a closed or open position corresponding control means are provided.

Über eine Kommunikationsschnittstelle ist eine Steuereinheit 6 der Münzausgabestation 3 mit einer Steuereinheit 7 der Versorgungskassette 2 verbunden. Im Rahmen einer Münzübergaberoutine (Münzübergabeprogramm), das die Steuerung von Verschlussteilen der Einrichtung (Verschlusseinrichtung) zur lösbaren Verbindung der Münzausgabestation 3 mit der Versorgungskassette 2 sowie der Koppeleinrichtung der Versorgungskassette 2 mit einschließt, erfolgt eine Übertragung der Münzbestandsdaten von der Münzausgabestation 3 zu der Versorgungskassette 2. Die übergebenen Münzbestände werden dann in einem Bestandsdatenspeicher der Versorgungskassette 2 abgespeichert. Die Steuereinheit 7 der Versorgungskassette 2 kann beispielsweise als ein Mikrokontroller ausgebildet sein, dem ein entsprechender Programmspeicher bzw. Bestandsdatenspeicher zugeordnet ist.A control unit 6 of the coin dispensing station 3 is connected to a control unit 7 of the supply cassette 2 via a communication interface. As part of a coin transfer routine (coin transfer program), which includes the control of closure parts of the device (closure device) for releasably connecting the coin dispensing station 3 with the supply cassette 2 and the coupling device of the supply cassette 2, the coin stock data is transferred from the coin dispensing station 3 to the supply cassette 2 The transferred coin stocks are then stored in an inventory data store of the supply cassette 2. The control unit 7 of the supply cassette 2 can be designed, for example, as a microcontroller, to which a corresponding program memory or stock data memory is assigned.

Zur Münzübergabe von der Versorgungskassette 2 zu einem der Münzaufnahmemodule 1, 1', 1" entsprechend Pfeilrichtung F2 in Figur 1 wird die Versorgungskassette 2 über eine an sich bekannte Einrichtung zur lösbaren Verbindung der Versorgungskassette 2 mit der Münzeingabe des Münzaufnahmemoduls 1, 1', 1" mit dem entsprechenden Münzaufnahmemodul 1, 1', 1" gekoppelt bzw. in eine feste und lösbare zweite Münzübergabeposition verbracht. Hierbei befindet sich die Versorgungskassette 2 mit einer Unterseite 17 derselben vorzugsweise an einer Oberseite des Münzaufnahmemoduls 1, 1', 1", wobei durch Öffnen eines Verschlusselements der Versorgungskassette 2 eine Durchgangsöffnung zu einer muldenförmigen Münzeingabe 8 des Münzaufnahmemoduls 1, 1', 1" hergestellt wird. Wie in der DE 10 2007 002 892 A1 offenbart, kann das Verschlusselement als eine Schwenkklappe ausgebildet sein, die aufgrund des Eigengewichtes selbsttätig in die muldenförmige Münzeingabe 8 fällt und somit den Weg für die in dem Bereitstellungsspeicher 5 bevorrateten Münzen freigibt zur Übergabe an das Münzaufnahmemodul 1, 1', 1". Zu diesem Zweck ist der Bereitstellungsspeicher 5 in vertikaler Richtung unterhalb des Vorratsspeichers 4 angeordnet und mit einer unteren verschließbaren Ausgangsöffnung versehen. Das Verschlusselement ist an einer Unterseite der Versorgungskassette 2 bzw. des Bereitstellungsspeichers 5 angeordnet. Vorzugsweise ist die Versorgungskassette 2 in der zweiten Münzübergabeposition verriegelnd oder rastend an dem Münzaufnahmemodul 1, 1', 1" befestigt.For coin transfer from the supply cassette 2 to one of the coin receiving modules 1, 1 ', 1 "corresponding to the arrow direction F2 in FIG FIG. 1 the supply cassette 2 via a known per se known means for releasably connecting the supply cassette 2 with the coin input of the Münzaufnahmemoduls 1, 1 ', 1 "coupled to the corresponding Münzaufnahmemodul 1, 1', 1" or spent in a fixed and detachable second Münzübergabeposition , Here, the supply cassette 2 with an underside 17 thereof is preferably at an upper side of the coin receiving module 1, 1 ', 1 ", wherein by opening a closure element of the supply cassette 2, a passage opening to a trough-shaped coin input 8 of the Münzaufnahmemoduls 1, 1', 1" produced becomes. Like in the DE 10 2007 002 892 A1 discloses the closure element may be formed as a pivoting flap, which automatically falls due to its own weight in the trough-shaped coin input 8 and thus clears the way for the stockpiled in the supply memory 5 coins for transfer to the Münzaufnahmemodul 1, 1 ', 1 " The purpose of the provision store 5 is arranged vertically below the store 4 and provided with a lower closable exit opening The closure element is arranged on a lower side of the supply cassette 2 or the supply store 5. Preferably, the supply cassette 2 is latched or latched in the second coin transfer position the coin receiving module 1, 1 ', 1 "attached.

Ferner ist die Steuereinheit 7 der Versorgungskassette 2 in der zweiten Münzübergabeposition über eine Kommunikationsschnittstelle mit einer Steuereinheit 9 des Münzaufnahmemoduls 1, 1', 1" gekoppelt, um einen Datenabgleich zwischen den miteinander verbundenen Baueinheiten 1, 1', 1" bzw. 2 zu gewährleisten. Vorzugsweise werden hierbei Bestandsdaten der Baueinheiten 1, 1', 1" bzw. 2 aktualisiert bzw. berechnet.Furthermore, the control unit 7 of the supply cassette 2 in the second coin transfer position is coupled via a communication interface to a control unit 9 of the coin receiving module 1, 1 ', 1 "in order to ensure a data comparison between the interconnected units 1, 1', 1" and 2 , In this case, inventory data of the building units 1, 1 ', 1 "or 2 are preferably updated or calculated.

Ferner können Protokolldaten der Münzübergabe oder Kennungsdaten der Baueinheiten 1, 1', 1" bzw. 2 ermittelt bzw. ausgetauscht und abgespeichert werden. So kann jeder Baueinheit 1, 1', 1" bzw. 2, nämlich der Münzausgabestation 3, der Versorgungskassette 2 sowie den Münzaufnahmemodulen 1, 1', 1" unterschiedliche Kennungsdaten zugeordnet sein, so dass das Abspeichern der Daten eine Nachverfolgbarkeit dahingehend ermöglicht, welche Baueinheit mit welcher anderen Baueinheit 1, 1', 1" bzw. 2 kommuniziert und welchen Münzbestand übergeben hat.Furthermore, protocol data of the coin transfer or identification data of the building units 1, 1 ', 1 "or 2 can be determined or exchanged and stored, so that each building unit 1, 1', 1" or 2, namely the coin dispensing station 3, of the supply cassette 2 as well as the Münzaufnahmemodulen 1, 1 ', 1 "be assigned different identification data, so that the storage of data allows traceability to the effect of which unit communicates with which other unit 1, 1', 1" and 2 and which Münzbestand has passed.

Sobald der Bereitstellungsspeicher 5 entleert ist und die Verbindung zu der Münzeingabe 8 des Münzaufnahmemoduls 1, 1', 1" geschlossen ist, wird der Bereitstellungsspeicher 5 vorzugsweise selbsttätig durch Verbringen der Koppeleinrichtung 15 in eine Öffnungsstellung mit der in dem Vorratsspeicher 4 bevorrateten Münzmenge gefüllt, so dass er für eine weitere Entleerung an einem anderen Münzaufnahmemodul 1, 1', 1" bereitsteht.As soon as the staging memory 5 is emptied and the connection to the coin input 8 of the coin receiving module 1, 1 ', 1 "is closed, the staging memory 5 is preferably automatically filled by moving the coupling device 15 into an open position with the quantity of coins stored in the accumulator 4 that it is ready for further emptying on another coin receiving module 1, 1 ', 1 ".

Die Münzübergabe von der Versorgungskassette 2 zu einem der Münzaufnahmemodule 1, 1', 1" setzt voraus, dass die Steuereinheit 7 der Versorgungskassette 2 im Rahmen der Münzübergaberoutine eine Bedarfsanforderung 10 für eine portionierte Münzmenge erhält. Nach positiver Überprüfung der Bedarfsanforderung dahingehend, ob der Bereitstellungsspeicher 5 die angeforderte Münzmenge enthält, wird die Verschlusseinrichtung angesteuert zur Freigabe der Durchgangsöffnung zwischen dem Bereitstellungsspeicher 5 und der Münzeingabe 8 des Münzaufnahmemoduls 1, 1', 1". Es kann dann eine Münzübergabe 11 erfolgen, wobei der Bereitstellungsspeicher 5 vollständig entleert wird. Mit der Münzübergabe 11 werden die aktuellen Bestandsdaten des Bereitstellungsspeichers 5 an die Steuereinheit 9 des Münzaufnahmemoduls 1, 1', 1" übergeben, siehe Schritt 12 in Figur 2. Nach Übergabe der Münzmenge an die Münzeingabe 8 werden die übergebenen Münzen mittels einer Zähleinrichtung des Münzaufnahmemoduls 1, 1', 1" gezählt (Schritt 13), so dass die übergebenen Münzmenge auf Übereinstimmung mit der angeforderten Münzmenge überprüft werden kann. Wird eine Übereinstimmung festgestellt, erfolgt ein Bestätigungssignal 14 an die Steuereinheit 7 der Versorgungskassette 2, so dass der Bestandsdatenspeicher der Versorgungskassette 2 um die Anzahl der übergebenen Münzen verringert bzw. der Bestandsdatenspeicher des aufnehmenden Münzaufnahmemoduls 1, 1', 1" entsprechend erhöht wird. Mit Bestätigung des Münzübergabevorgangs werden über die Kommunikationsschnittstelle die Kennungsdaten der Baueinheiten ausgetauscht. Wurde keine Übereinstimmung festgestellt, wird eine Fehlermeldung abgegeben, so dass eine autorisierte Bedienperson sofort oder später den Münzübergabevorgang überprüfen kann.The coin transfer from the supply cassette 2 to one of the coin receiving modules 1, 1 ', 1 "requires the control unit 7 of the supply cassette 2 to receive a portioned amount requirement request 10 as part of the coin transfer routine 5 contains the requested amount of coins, the closure device is actuated to release the passage opening between the supply memory 5 and the coin input 8 of the coin receiving module 1, 1 ', 1 ". It can then take place a coin transfer 11, wherein the provision memory 5 is completely emptied. With the coin transfer 11, the current inventory data of the supply memory 5 are transferred to the control unit 9 of the coin receiving module 1, 1 ', 1 ", see step 12 in FIG FIG. 2 , After transfer of the amount of coins to the coin input 8, the transferred coins are counted by means of a counting device of the coin receiving module 1, 1 ', 1 "(step 13), so that the transferred amount of coins can be checked for compliance with the requested amount of coins. an acknowledgment signal 14 is sent to the control unit 7 of the supply cassette 2 so that the stock data memory of the supply cassette 2 is reduced by the number of transferred coins or the stock data memory of the receiving coin receiving module 1, 1 ', 1 "is correspondingly increased. Upon confirmation of the coin transfer process, the identification data of the units are exchanged via the communication interface. If no agreement was found, an error message is issued, so that a Authorized operator can check the coin transfer process immediately or later.

Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel korrespondiert die Anzahl der Münzspeicher 4, 5 zu der Anzahl der möglichen Münzübergaben an gleiche oder unterschiedliche Münzaufnahmemodule 1, 1', 1". Der Anfangsmünzbestand der Versorgungskassette 2 entspricht der gesamten Münzmenge, die von der Münzausgabestation 3 übergeben worden ist. Die in den jeweiligen Münzspeichern 4, 5 gespeicherten Münzmengen sind kleiner als der Anfangsmünzbestand. Weist die Versorgungskassette 2 eine Vereinzelungseinrichtung auf, kann in Abhängigkeit von der Bedarfsanforderung eine bestimmte Anzahl von Münzen übergeben werden, wobei die Versorgungskassette 2 lediglich einen einzigen Münzspeicher aufweisen kann.In the present exemplary embodiment, the number of coin storages 4, 5 corresponds to the number of possible coin transfers to identical or different coin receiving modules 1, 1 ', 1 " If the supply cassette 2 has a separating device, a certain number of coins can be handed over depending on the demand requirement, wherein the supply cassette 2 can have only one single coin store.

Es versteht sich, dass bei der Münzübergabe eine definierte mechanische und elektrische Verbindung zwischen den Baueinheiten besteht. Die elektrische Verbindung kann durch eine Kabel- oder Steckverbindung oder auch über eine Funkverbindung hergestellt werden.It is understood that there is a defined mechanical and electrical connection between the units in the coin transfer. The electrical connection can be made by a cable or plug connection or via a radio link.

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  1. A device for transferring coins from the mobile supply device (2) to a coin receiving module (1, 1', 1 "), wherein the mobile supply device (2) comprises a coin 1 reservoir (4, 5) for the storage of a number of coins to be transferred, having a device for the detachable connection of the mobile supply device (2) to the coin inlet (8) of the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1 "), wherein the mobile supply device (2) is in a coin transfer position, having a control unit (7, 9) for data processing, wherein the coin reservoir (4, 5) of the mobile supply device (2) is designed such that the coins collected in the coin reservoir (4, 5) are transferred to the coin inlet (8) of the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1") in portions depending on a supply request (10), and that the control unit (7, 9) is assigned an inventory data memory in which the coin inventories of the mobile supply device (2) and/or of the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1") are stored, characterized in that the mobile supply device (2) comprises at least two coin reservoirs (4, 5), in each of which a specifiable coin quantity is stored, and that a storage reservoir (4) and a supply storage unit (5) are provided as coin reservoirs (4, 5), which are connected to one another by means of a coupling device (15) in order to transfer the coin quantity from the storage reservoir (4) to the supply storage unit (5) and that the supply storage unit (5) releases the coin quantity stored in it to the coin inlet (8) of the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1") on receipt of a supply request (10).
  2. The device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1") and the mobile supply device (2) respectively comprise a control unit (7, 9) with an inventory data memory and that the control unit (7) of the mobile supply device (2) in the coin transfer position is connected by means of a communication interface with a control unit (9) of the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1") for reconciling the changing coin inventories resulting from the coin transfer.
  3. The device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the mobile supply device (2) comprises adjusting means, so that the portioned coin quantity is transferred from the coin reservoir (4, 5) of the mobile supply device (2) into the coin inlet (8) of the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1"), according to the supply request (10).
  4. A method for transferring coins from a mobile supply device (2) to a coin receiving module (1, 1', 1"), wherein the mobile supply device (2) is brought into a coin transfer position relative to the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1"), wherein depending upon a supply request (10) a predetermined number of coins is transferred and the coin inventory data of the mobile supply device (2) and/or of the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1") are updated with the coin transfer, characterized in that a supply storage unit (5) of the mobile supply device (2) is automatically filled with a further coin quantity after it has delivered the coin quantity stored in the same to the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1") by positioning a coupling device (15) connecting the supply storage unit (5) to a storage reservoir (4) of the mobile supply device (2) in an opening position of the storage reservoir (4).
  5. The method according to Claim 4, characterized in that the inventory data memories of the receiving or delivering mobile supply device (2) and/or of the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1") receiving the coins are reconciled during or immediately after the coin transfer.
  6. The method according to Claim 4 or 5, characterized in that during the coin transfer from the mobile supply device (2) to the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1"), the inventory data memory of the mobile supply device (2) is read out by a control unit (9) of the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1"), the closing means of the mobile supply device (2) are triggered such that a passage in the mobile supply device (2) is opened for transfer of the predetermined number of coins according to the supply request (10) to the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1") and that the transferred coin quantity in the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1") is counted and then the inventory data memories of the mobile supply device (2) and of the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1 ") are updated.
  7. The method according to any one of Claims 4 to 6, characterized in that during the coin transfer between the mobile supply device (2) and the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1"), identification data of the mobile supply device (2) and of the coin receiving module (1, 1', 1") are alternately transferred and stored.
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