EP3671673A1 - Dispositif automatique de paiement pourvu de dispositif de remplissage avantageux - Google Patents

Dispositif automatique de paiement pourvu de dispositif de remplissage avantageux Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP3671673A1
EP3671673A1 EP18214181.2A EP18214181A EP3671673A1 EP 3671673 A1 EP3671673 A1 EP 3671673A1 EP 18214181 A EP18214181 A EP 18214181A EP 3671673 A1 EP3671673 A1 EP 3671673A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
coin
coins
return
validator
payment machine
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Ceased
Application number
EP18214181.2A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
Inventor
Erfindernennung liegt noch nicht vor Die
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Autobahn Tank & Rast GmbH
Original Assignee
Autobahn Tank & Rast GmbH
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Autobahn Tank & Rast GmbH filed Critical Autobahn Tank & Rast GmbH
Priority to EP18214181.2A priority Critical patent/EP3671673A1/fr
Publication of EP3671673A1 publication Critical patent/EP3671673A1/fr
Ceased legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D1/00—Coin dispensers
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D3/00—Sorting a mixed bulk of coins into denominations
    • G07D3/16—Sorting a mixed bulk of coins into denominations in combination with coin-counting
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D9/00—Counting coins; Handling of coins not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
    • G07D9/008—Feeding coins from bulk

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a payment machine with a coin validator and return hoppers.
  • the invention further relates to a method for quickly and easily filling the return hopper.
  • Payment machines are known from the prior art. These serve, among other things, to provide end customers with cash, e.g. B. to accept coin mixes and to determine the value of the coin mixes received. As a rule, they have an output device for, for example, receipts, tickets or also vouchers for the end customer. Such payment machines are also able to issue change in the form of coins and possibly notes.
  • such payment machines are also used in connection with access blocks that are only released after payment of a certain amount.
  • access blocks that are only released after payment of a certain amount.
  • a value voucher is also issued to the end customer.
  • payment machines have a coin acceptance opening, usually in the form of a slot, through which the end customer feeds or inserts coins for payment. In the event of overpayment, the end customer then receives the appropriate change back via an output slot.
  • An optional receipt output is used to issue a receipt, receipt or voucher, for example.
  • a coin validator is provided in the interior of such payment machines, by means of which the supplied coins are checked.
  • the sensors of such coin validators are usually set with very narrow limit values, ie low tolerances for the detection of the corresponding coins to be sorted and counted
  • the coins can be sorted reliably according to their value, but on the other hand, foreign coins, counterfeits and unfit coins can also be reliably sorted out.
  • the coins are usually forwarded by the coin validator to so-called return hoppers, in which different coins are stored according to type. These return hoppers issue change to the end customer.
  • the return hoppers are usually filled individually. Filling takes place either by exchanging completely filled containers or the existing return hoppers are filled individually. For the purpose of filling when replacing the filled containers, it is necessary to open the payment machine. This basically enables the theft of coins or appropriate security measures and countermeasures must be taken to prevent this. In addition, filling the return hopper is labor-intensive and time-consuming.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to create a payment machine which enables the return hopper to be filled as quickly and easily as possible.
  • the cash held in the payment machine should be secured as effectively as possible against theft.
  • the object is achieved by an automatic payment machine with the features of claim 1 and a method with the method steps of claim 9.
  • a coin acceptance device for accepting coins for filling the return hopper.
  • the coin validator is arranged between the coin acceptance device and the return stopper.
  • the automated teller machine has a closed housing, which in particular protects the return hopper against unauthorized access.
  • the automated teller machine has the great advantage that the return hopper is not filled individually or by opening the housing, but rather via the coin acceptance device provided for this purpose.
  • the wording that it is a closed housing means that the return hopper is not accessible, not even via a lockable flap or door, as is the case with state-of-the-art payment machines.
  • the return hopper is thus filled exclusively via the coin acceptance device, into which a large number of different coins can preferably be inserted.
  • the sealed housing otherwise prevents access to the return hoppers.
  • the coin acceptance device is thus preferably designed as a type of tray into which coins can be poured.
  • the individual coins are discharged through an opening arranged at the bottom of the bowl.
  • the bowl shape in particular enables quick and easy filling.
  • the individual coins go to the coin validator, who checks the coins and forwards them to the individual return hopper depending on the value.
  • a processor registers and stores the number and value of the individual coins.
  • the coin validator or processor counts and stores the number of coins checked and forwarded to the return hopper.
  • the processor also registers the number of coins of a given value that are issued. This means that the stock of coins in the individual return hoppers is known at all times.
  • the processor or the payment machine issues a signal when the number of certain coins in one of the return hopper falls below a certain value. This ensures that the return hopper is always filled up in good time.
  • the corresponding signal can either be issued at the payment machine itself, for example by an acoustic or visual signal, but this signal can preferably also be forwarded to an external terminal. For example, it is possible to transmit a signal to an operator of a payment machine on a computer or to a mobile terminal, and to request him to fill up the return hopper.
  • the payment machine is preferably designed in such a way that unrecognized or unsuitable coins and obvious overpayments are issued directly to the end user via the delivery slot. So these do not get into the return hopper.
  • an end container can advantageously be provided, into which coins are introduced when the return hopper holding coins of the same value is completely filled.
  • the end container thus acts as a kind of buffer that can delay the necessary emptying of the return hopper.
  • the filling process of the return hopper can be additionally accelerated in that a coin storage device is provided between the coin acceptance device and the coin validator. A single coin is first passed from the coin acceptance device to the coin storage device and only then reaches the coin validator. There are therefore always two individual coins on the path between the coin acceptance device and the return hoppers.
  • the main advantage of using the coin holder device is that after a check has been carried out by the coin validator, the duration of the supply of the next coin is reduced.
  • the coin validator issues a signal which, on the one hand, causes the coin to be forwarded from the coin holding device to the coin acceptor and, on the other hand, causes a coin from the coin accepting device to the coin holding device. If the coin holder is located, for example, halfway between the coin acceptance device and the coin validator, the duration for the transport of this coin to the coin validator is halved accordingly after the last coin check. It is thus possible to reduce the time for filling the return hopper significantly, for example by about 50%.
  • the payment machine has the great advantage that the return hoppers located therein contain only coins that have been checked by the coin validator. It is therefore impossible for unsuitable coins or counterfeit money to be introduced into the payment machine when the return hopper is filled up.
  • the number of return hoppers can be varied as required and depends primarily on the types of coins to be processed by the payment machine.
  • the payment machine can also have appropriate devices for processing banknotes. Accordingly, a bill acceptance opening, a bill checker and a bill storage container can be provided.
  • the method can preferably provide that, as already described, coins inserted are first forwarded to a coin storage device and from there to the coin validator, the coin validator generating a signal after completion of a coin verification that the coin located in the coin holding device is forwarded to the coin validator and in particular at the same time causes a coin to be forwarded from the coin acceptance device to the coin storage device.
  • the return hoppers are emptied via the output shaft, so that access to the return hoppers by unauthorized persons is also reliably prevented for this purpose.
  • the processor counts and stores how many of which coins were issued. This means that no changes can be made to the cash holdings without registering them.
  • FIG. 1 shows a payment machine 20 according to the invention in a greatly simplified schematic diagram. This has a closed housing 22 in which the essential components of the payment machine 20 are arranged.
  • a coin acceptance opening 24 is shown symbolically in the form of a slot through which an end user can insert coins into the payment machine 20.
  • a coin acceptance device 26 is also provided, via which the operator of the payment machine 20 can insert coins into the payment machine 20, in particular for providing change.
  • coins that were introduced via the coin acceptance device 26 are first forwarded to a coin storage device 28.
  • the transfer takes place individually, the coin storage device 28 being arranged below the coin acceptance device 26, so that gravity can be used to transfer the coins.
  • the coins From the coin storage device 28, the coins then also reach a coin validator 30 by gravity.
  • the coin validator checks the individual coins, determines their suitability and the value.
  • the coin validator 30 is connected to a processor 32 which counts the individual coins and stores the number and, if appropriate, the value in a memory provided for this purpose.
  • the coin acceptance opening 24 is also connected to the coin validator 30 and accordingly forwards coins to it.
  • the coin validator 30 forwards checked coins to different return hoppers 34, in which coins with different values are stored in each type.
  • Individual coins can be forwarded from the return hoppers 34 to an output shaft 36 for return to the end customer.
  • This output shaft 36 is also directly connected to the coin validator 30, so that defective coins or overpayments can be diverted to the end user immediately, ie bypassing the return hopper 34.
  • processor 32 may also calculate change. However, an independent computing unit can also be provided for this.
  • the payment machine 20 can also have a bill acceptance opening 38 which is connected to a bill checker (not shown). Accordingly, a bill storage container 40 can optionally be arranged in the payment machine 20.
  • the housing 22 is closed in such a way that the return hoppers 34 are inaccessible from the outside. These can only be filled via the coin acceptance device 26 or possibly via the coin acceptance opening 24.
  • a final container 42 can also be provided, into which coins are introduced when the return hopper 34 for storing coins of the corresponding value has already been completely filled or when no return hopper has been provided for coins of a certain value.
  • the end container 42 has no connection to the output shaft 36, but this can certainly still be useful in other exemplary embodiments.
  • the return hoppers 34 are emptied via the output shaft 36, so that access to the return hoppers by unauthorized persons is also reliably prevented for this purpose.
EP18214181.2A 2018-12-19 2018-12-19 Dispositif automatique de paiement pourvu de dispositif de remplissage avantageux Ceased EP3671673A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP18214181.2A EP3671673A1 (fr) 2018-12-19 2018-12-19 Dispositif automatique de paiement pourvu de dispositif de remplissage avantageux

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP18214181.2A EP3671673A1 (fr) 2018-12-19 2018-12-19 Dispositif automatique de paiement pourvu de dispositif de remplissage avantageux

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP3671673A1 true EP3671673A1 (fr) 2020-06-24

Family

ID=64746243

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP18214181.2A Ceased EP3671673A1 (fr) 2018-12-19 2018-12-19 Dispositif automatique de paiement pourvu de dispositif de remplissage avantageux

Country Status (1)

Country Link
EP (1) EP3671673A1 (fr)

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2006236108A (ja) * 2005-02-25 2006-09-07 Glory Ltd 貨幣処理装置
WO2007035420A2 (fr) * 2005-09-15 2007-03-29 De La Rue Cash Systems Inc. Machine et methode pour un remboursement d'especes en libre-service et pour une remise en circulation d'especes
DE102011052575A1 (de) * 2011-08-11 2013-02-14 Wincor Nixdorf International Gmbh Vorrichtung zur Handhabung von Münzen
US10096195B2 (en) * 2016-08-10 2018-10-09 Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. Money processing device

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2006236108A (ja) * 2005-02-25 2006-09-07 Glory Ltd 貨幣処理装置
WO2007035420A2 (fr) * 2005-09-15 2007-03-29 De La Rue Cash Systems Inc. Machine et methode pour un remboursement d'especes en libre-service et pour une remise en circulation d'especes
DE102011052575A1 (de) * 2011-08-11 2013-02-14 Wincor Nixdorf International Gmbh Vorrichtung zur Handhabung von Münzen
US10096195B2 (en) * 2016-08-10 2018-10-09 Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. Money processing device

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2384497B1 (fr) Dispositif et procédé pour effectuer des versements ou des retraits de billets de banque
DE102006040780A1 (de) Vorrichtung zur Bearbeitung von Banknoten
DE10329321A1 (de) System und Verfahren zur Bearbeitung von Werteinheiten
EP2457222A1 (fr) Procédé de traitement de billets de banque
EP2568446B1 (fr) Dispositif de manipulation de documents de valeur et procédé de traitement d'un blocage de documents de valeur pour paiement
DE102008011664A1 (de) Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Bearbeiten von Wertdokumenten
DE102010004580A1 (de) Vorrichtung zur Handhabung von Wertscheinen mit einer Transportpfadüberwachung
EP1831848A1 (fr) Procede et dispositif de reception de billets de banque
DE60320643T2 (de) Verfahren und vorrichtung zur steuerung des ausgebens von geldscheinen und münzen an einer registrierkasse und programmroutine zur bewirkung, dass eine steuereinheit das ausgeben steuert
DE19701943A1 (de) Münzverarbeitungseinrichtung für einen Verkaufsautomaten
EP2284807B1 (fr) Dispositif de distribution de billets et procédé d'établissement du montant des billets d'au moins un récipient à billets de ce dispositif
EP3671673A1 (fr) Dispositif automatique de paiement pourvu de dispositif de remplissage avantageux
EP2557544B1 (fr) Dispositif de manipulation de pièces de monnaie
EP2764502B1 (fr) Dispositif et procédé de traitement de billets de banque
DE10329220B4 (de) Verfahren zur Steuerung einer Vorrichtung zum Speichern und Ausgeben von Banknoten
EP0927973B1 (fr) Dispositif et procédé pour l'acceptation, le stockage et le paiement de billets de banque
DE102010037316A1 (de) Vorrichtung zur Handhabung von Wertscheinen mit zwei Eingabe- und/oder Ausgabeeinheiten
DE19833077B4 (de) Verfahren zur Steuerung eines geldbetätigten Spielautomaten in Verbindung mit der Registrierung und Verwaltung von Geldscheinen
WO2009026889A1 (fr) Agencement à trémie
EP3729387A1 (fr) Unité à pièces de monnaie et appareil actionné par une valeur monétaire doté d'une unité à pièces de monnaie
EP1014315B1 (fr) Changeur de monnaie d'un automate à pièces de monnaie pour la réception de monnaie nationale et de l'Euro
DE102010036571A1 (de) Verfahren zum Einzahlen von Wertscheinen in eine Vorrichtung zur Handhabung von Wertscheinen mit einem virtuellen Wertscheinzwischenspeicher
DE19833078A1 (de) Verfahren zur Steuerung, Registrierung und Verwaltung von Geldscheinen bei geldbetätigten Automaten
DE102007062118A1 (de) Vorrichtung für die Annahme und Ausgabe von Banknoten
DE19833076A1 (de) Verfahren zur geprüften Ausgabe von Geldscheinen bei geldbetätigten Automaten

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN REFUSED

18R Application refused

Effective date: 20201031