ES1073638U - Device for automation of cash collection (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for automated collection of cash, applicable for automated control of collection in retail stores or other environments where tpvs (2) or similar elements are used, characterized by understanding: - a first module ctm (3) for the management of coins and/or a second module ctb (4) for the management of bills can be used independently, ie only one of them, or together, - or a third ctc module (34) that combines the management of coins and notes; in which each of said modules ctm (3), ctb (4) and ctc (34), in turn, in addition to a power supply (5), an lcd screen (6) and the mechanical elements of monetics conventionals needed to receive, distribute, store and dispense money, specific to each module for coins and banknotes, such as: - bill validator-dispenser (14) with or without a stacker (13), in the ctb module (4), - coin serializer (16), tube purse (17) and hopper (18), in the ctm module (3), - and coin serializer (16), tube purse (17), hopper (18) and bill validator-dispenser (14) in the ctc module (34), it also comprises an electronic control board (7) whose microcontroller is programmed with a specific software that manages the operation of said components and the communications of the system. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Device for payment automation in cash.

Object of the invention

The invention, as expressed in the statement of The present specification refers to a device for cash collection automation, which contributes to the function of that a series of advantages and innovative features are destined, apart from others inherent in its organization and constitution, which will describe in detail below, which are a remarkable improvement to the systems currently known for the same purpose.

More particularly, the object of the invention is focuses on an applicable device to be installed on any type of retail trade or in any environment where use POS or similar items and you need to deal with money in cash, which is designed to manage acceptance automated banknotes and coins in order to make a collection, as well as manage and make the change dispensation relevant, with the essential purpose of replacing the box conventional registrar, making the person in charge of handle it does not have access to the money contained in it.

For this the claimed device is based on the combination of existing components of monhetics, but with a mechanical arrangement and electronic control developed specifically for said purpose, preferably contemplating its connection to a POS software to indicate the amount to be charged, if It can also work autonomously without such POS; advantageously reducing its size significantly with respect to the existing automatic collection systems and adding novelly appeared new montic components in the market, and with the advantage that, optionally, you can incorporate a printer for printing tickets.

Field of application of the invention

The field of application of the present invention It is part of the technical sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture and development of electronic systems and devices automated, focusing particularly on the field of Cash money management in coins and bills.

Background of the invention

Currently, and as a reference to the prior art, it is worth mentioning that although there are on the market some devices with a final function similar to that here is concerned, these are predominantly associated with vending machines type "vending" or services those that do not intervene personal " ticketing ", so that the technical characteristics of the same and the method they use differ significantly to the device of this invention.

Thus, the purpose of the recommended device is not is to get a machine that works autonomously. I do not know aims to eliminate the need for human intervention, but only improve cash management processes.

On the other hand, existing equipment usually consist of very expensive solutions, severely limiting the number of businesses they can reach. Also, while the proposed device may not reach the security levels of some of these equipment, it is safer than a box conventional register, so that several are eliminated Problems associated with the manual treatment of money in them: errors in the exchange, cash descuadres, theft by the personnel, theft with intimidation, etc., thus being destined to be applied in an intermediate terrain with wide possibilities of market.

The proposed idea also includes advantages such as a suitable size to be placed in shops, the possibility of introduce bulk coins by incorporating a coin signage, and the fact of validating and discriminating incoming bills and coins, eliminating fraud.

On the other hand, it should be noted that, on the other hand of the applicant, the existence of any other is unknown device or invention with a similar application that has some technical, structural and constitutive characteristics similar to the ones presented here are recommended, and whose objective is the design and implementation of a platform that automates the cash collection, with capacity to manage the entrance, storage and output of both coins and bills, avoiding the aforementioned problems associated with the manual treatment of money.

Explanation of the invention.

Thus, the device for automation of cash collection that the invention advocates is configured as a remarkable novelty within its field of application, since, according to of its implementation and in a taxable way, they are achieved satisfactorily the aforementioned objectives, being the characterizing details that make it possible and that distinguish from what is already known, conveniently collected in the Final claims that accompany this report descriptive of it.

Specifically, then, what the invention proposed is a device that essentially is divided into two independent modules, which are ordered separately from coins and banknotes, and that in future we will call as CTM, the one destined to the Coins, and as CTB, to the one destined for the Notes. Sayings modules, in addition, can be used together, or use one Only from them.

Also, optionally, the existence of a third combined module, which we will call CTC, and which incorporates both the management of currencies and that of banknotes

For its part, each module has a series of certain monastic elements, to deal with money, as well as with a control electronics, in which a microcontroller specifically programmed for operation and, in particular, for the management of communications, providing both of an LCD screen to display information.

It should also be noted that at the mechanical level, both modules have a structure through which coins or bills are distributed, forming a set of pieces that is completely encapsulated within a single safe and robust box.
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The team works, preferably, under the supervision of a POS, from which it receives the collection orders, asks the customer for the missing money, and calculates and dispenses the change, being understood in this context as POS (Point of Sale Terminal, in English POS " Point of sale terminal ") a computer system that manages the sales process through an accessible interface for vendors, being referred to both the CPU and screen as well as the software.

Thus, the device, through the program that incorporates in the CTB, CTM or CTC modules controls the exchange of information with the POS, from which you receive the amount receivable. TO then it is waiting for the money to be introduced, checking the value of each currency or ticket, at the same time as rejects and returns fakes. Also, save in your inside the incoming money and, when the total value entered is enough to complete the payment, reject coins or bills additional until receiving another request for payment.

If necessary, the same program calculates the change to return using an algorithm and use the money from which available to sell the necessary amount. The device also It is capable of returning both coins and bills, and in addition to initial change that is placed, you can reuse the money introduced in previous payments.

In summary, then, the proposed device is set up as an automatic cash collection system and exchange dispensation under the supervision of a POS, although It can also operate autonomously, providing the following advantages:

- Allows the detection of fakes and their Instantly reject in the collection process.

- Allows the use of a lock electronic by keyboard or biometric characterization to Control access to existing cash on the devices.

- Optionally, allows communication via Ethernet or Gprs for data transmission from operation and collections. This information is used to perform Cash closing automatically and instantly.

- Finally, due to its small size, allows its installation at any point of sale or trade, integrating it in the box or POS.

Given the above, it is found that the described device to manage cash collection so automatic represents an innovative structure of features structural and constitutive unknown so far for that purpose, reasons that together with its practical utility, endow it with foundation enough to get the privilege of exclusivity that request.

Description of the drawings

To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, is attached herein descriptive, as an integral part of it, of a game of planes, in which with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, represented the following:

Figure number 1.- Shows, in a diagram of blocks, a schematic representation of the device for automation of cash collection, object of the invention, appreciating in it the main parts and elements that understands.

Figure number 2.-Sample, also in a block diagram, a schematic representation of the interior of the CTB module appreciating the main elements it comprises.

Figure number 3.- Shows, also in a block diagram, a schematic representation of the interior of the CTM module, in which, by means of arrows, the movement of the coins for the different devices you have.

Figure number 4.- Shows, again by a block diagram, a schematic representation of the device of your choice with CTC module, appreciating the parts and elements comprising said module.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

In view of the aforementioned figures, and of according to the numbering adopted, you can see in them a preferred embodiment of the invention, which comprises the parts and elements indicated and described in detail to continuation.

Thus, as seen in Figure 1, the device (1) in question, applicable for automated control of the collection in retail stores or other environments where use POS (2) or similar elements, it comprises a first module CTM (3) for coin management and / or a second CTB module (4) for ticket management, or a third CTC module (34) which is a combination of the previous two as it manages both currencies and banknotes, the first two being able to be used independent, that is only one of them, or together.

Each of said modules CTM (3), CTB (4) and CTC (34), in turn, in addition to a power supply (5), of a LCD screen (6) to display information and items monastic mechanics needed to receive, distribute, store and dispense money, specific in each module to coins and for bills respectively, being the CTC module identical to the CTM module but with a validator - dispenser banknotes that validates and verifies banknotes, includes a plaque control electronics (7) whose microcontroller is programmed with specific software that manages the operation of the system and, in particular, communications with the POS (2) and between the two modules

It should also be noted that the three modules they have a structure through which coins are distributed or banknotes, forming a set of pieces that is completely encapsulated within a single box (8) for each of them made in the most appropriate materials to make it safe and robust, with a determined mechanical arrangement using some Mechanical elements determined for each of the modules.

Continuing with the device of the invention, and going into greater detail, it should be noted that, although the module CTM coins (3) and that of CTB bills (4) are necessarily very different in its construction, since they include equipment totally different, and especially because the way of circulating each type of cash is very different, they have some characteristics in common.

Being teams that will contain an amount considerable money, the box (8) must be sufficiently safe enough to ensure that it will stop most of the attempts to force it, being therefore made of sheet steel or technical plastics sufficiently robust, and with hinges interiors to hinder attempts to remove the doors.

Also inside includes a compartment (9) isolated from the rest of the equipment that contains the part electronics. In this way when opening the box to proceed to the Withdrawal of money there will be no contact with the circuit control and there will be no possibility of contact with the power supply of the 220v line unless the clamping screws are removed from the separating plate. Inside this compartment is place:

- The power supply (5) that is different in each module, because although the circuit is powered at 12v, the The equipment used in the CTM requires 24v for function.

- The control circuit, or electronic board (7), based on ARM7.

- And, optionally, an access plate to Ethernet or Gprs (10), to send the stored data to a PC.

In addition, on the back of the module you will have three RJ-type female connectors (11) that will connect to the inside of this space, as well as a connector for 220v power. These connectors are necessary to make the interior reach serial communications wiring with the POS (2), with the other module, if present, and for access to an Ethernet network, as well as to power the equipment.

Also, as already said, both teams they have an LCD display (6) to indicate that operations are being made, the money that remains to be introduced or return, and to report any possible error that is produce, which are placed in the door of the box, near of the lock.

On the other hand, the particular characteristics of each module are the following:

In the CTB module (4), as shown in Figure 2, the door (12) of the box (8) that constitutes the front of it, has the hinges preferably arranged in the lower area, and the door opens down. Thus, with the door open it is possible to extract the stacker or " stacker ", (13) that it optionally has, so that it is possible to recover the stored bills without having to take out any interior element.

Inside the structure so accommodates only a validator-ticket dispenser (14), with or without said stacker, and the insulation compartment (9) of the electronics, which will be placed under it when the equipment is find in an upright position. Also add some guides (15) that allow the validator-ticket dispenser (14) rest properly both vertically and in horizontal, and that is removable in both positions.

This CTB module (4) can work placed both vertically and horizontally, since the movement of banknotes are made by rollers, without the intervention of gravity, and at all times stay inside the bill validator-dispenser (14). it's possible change the LCD screen fixing (6) to accommodate the orientation of the module, so that it always remains with the text visible in the right position to facilitate its correct reading.

For its part, the CTM module (3) is much more complex, since the movement of the coins is more unpredictable than that of the bills (bounces, jams, etc.) and must make the flow of coins pass through up to 3 devices with which it is equipped, and which consist of: an input coin (16) signaling device, with optional incorporation, which allows the coins to be introduced in bulk avoiding having to enter them one at a time, a tube purse (17) and a payout or hopper coin output manager (18).

Thus, as seen in Figure 3, the only coin entry (19) into the system occurs through the coin marker (16), in the upper part of the box CTM. Coins that are not stored inside the tube purse (17) or the hopper (18) can go to three points:

- Return tray (20), the money that fall here will be easily accessible as it comes to coins newly introduced but not accepted. They can be rejected for not recognize them or for being the team in a state that does not accept No currency

- Payment tray (21), here will go to the change that has to be returned after a charge.

- Collection drawer (22), this is where currencies that are not available will be stored If returned. You can only access this drawer by opening the box (8) with its corresponding key or electronic lock biometric

The function of each of these elements is the next:

Coin Marker (16): The currencies that we place in the flag have two outputs: they can be expelled neatly by subsequent departure, in which case they must fall into the upper mouth of the purse, or they may fall when opened the bell, and then they will have to go to the tray of return. In both cases we must have a structure that does not allow coins to leave the itinerary and get loose inside of the module. Since we will place the flag on top of the purse, with the exit of that one on the entrance of this one, a small one will suffice vertical channel that ensures that possible coin bounces do not Avoid entering the wallet.

Tube purse (17): This is the equipment that It has more exits, five in total. The first four are the possible destinations of incoming currencies that are not stored in the tubes The fifth is the only possible way out for those Coins that have already been stored.

Return Tray (20): Coins detected as false, or those that enter the purse while it does not accept coins or has no power, they will fall from the selector without being treated, and will come out from the bottom of the purse reaching the return tray.

Acceptance: When a coin arrives that corresponds to the value of a tube, but we don't want to store it in that moment, either because the tube is full or for other reasons, the coin will come out from the bottom of the rear derailleur of the coin purse. These coins have been detected as valid and will pass to the collection drawer (22).

Hopper (18): normally each additional output The purse would have to go to a different hopper. In our case, the coins that come out for either Hopper trips end up in the same hopper (18), as it will be of a model that later discriminates the currency it wants to extract. This outlet is located on the rear derailleur.

Payments: The purse tubes (5 or 6) have a single common exit, located in the center of the lower part of the same. These coins have to go to the payment tray (twenty-one).

It should also be noted that the hopper (18) It has a lid to prevent foreign bodies from being introduced and that the coins that are stored can leave, in which it has been provided a closed cover sensor that prevents you from making payments if The lid is not properly placed.

As for the CTC combined module (34), such as It has already been noted and as seen in Figure 4, it consists of a module that incorporates the same elements as the CTM module (3) and, In addition, it has a validator - ticket dispenser (14) as the one provided in the CTB module (4) that validates and verifies the bills, being configured, therefore, as a combination of CTM modules (3) and CTB (4).

Finally, and optionally, the invention contemplates the incorporation to any of the described modules of a printer (23) for printing tickets, since the mechanical arrangement and the use of elements of monhetics conventional allow to give a solution of smaller size than that of current automatic collection machines (type "ticketing") applicable to different solutions and locations

Describe sufficiently the nature of the The present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, is not considers it necessary to extend its explanation so that any subject matter expert understands its scope and advantages that are derived from it, stating that, within its essentiality, the recommended invention may be brought to the practice in other embodiments that differ in detail from the one indicated by way of example, and which will also reach the protection that is collected as long as it is not altered, changed or Modify your fundamental principle.

Claims (7)

1. Device for automation of cash collection, applicable for automated control of collection in retail stores or other environments where POS (2) or similar elements are used, characterized by comprising: - a first CTM module (3) for the management of coins and / or a second CTB module (4) for ticket management can be used independently, that is, only one of them, or together, - or a third CTC module (34) that combines the coin and bill management; in which each of said modules CTM (3), CTB (4) and CTC (34), in turn, in addition to a power supply (5), of an LCD screen (6) and the mechanical elements of monética Conventionals needed to receive, distribute, store and dispense the money, specific in each module for coins and for tickets, such as: - validator-dispenser of banknotes (14) with or without banknote stacker or stacker (13), in the CTB module (4), - coin marker (16), tube purse (17) and hopper (18), in the CTM module (3), - and coin signage (16), coin purse tubes (17), hopper (18) and validator-dispenser of banknotes (14) in the CTC module (34), also includes an electronic board of control (7) whose microcontroller is programmed with software specific that manages the operation of these components and System communications 2. Device for automation of cash collection, according to claim 1, characterized in that the modules (3, 4 and 34) have a structure through which coins and / or bills are distributed, forming a set of pieces that is encapsulated inside a box (8) with a certain mechanical arrangement, using certain mechanical elements for each of them, made with sheet steel or technical plastics. 3. Device for automation of cash collection, according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that inside of both modules (3, 4 and 34) there is a compartment (9) isolated from the rest of the equipment containing the electronic part, where at least the power supply (5) and the electronic board (7) are placed. Device for automation of cash collection, according to claim 3, characterized in that in the compartment (9) an Ethernet or Gprs access plate (10) is contemplated, to send the stored data to a PC. 5. Device for automation of cash collection according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that in the CTB module (4), it can be arranged both vertically and horizontally; and because it incorporates guides (15) that allow the bill validator-dispenser (14) provided therein to rest properly placed both vertically and horizontally, to be removable in both positions. Device for automating cash collection, according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the CTM module (3), the flow of coins passes through up to 3 devices: an input coin signaling device (16), a tube purse (17) which is 5 or 6 tubes and a coin or Hopper output manager (18). 7. Device for automation of cash collection according to claim 1, characterized in that the modules CTM (3), CTB (4) and CTC (34) incorporate a printer (23) for printing tickets.