JP2001195638A - Coin processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a coin processor which can prevent old coins from being used a much as possible by collecting the old coins. SOLUTION: The coin processor 1 is equipped with a 1st distributing means 35 which is arranged on the downstream side of a coin holding means 30 and distributes coins A temporarily held by the coin holding means 30 to a return path 70 and a coin storage means 91 and a 2nd distributing means 51 which is arranged on the downstream side of the 1st distributing means 35 and distributes the coins A distributed by the 1st distributing means 35 to the coin storage means 91 and a safe (which is not shown in the Fig).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a coin processing apparatus used for vending machines, currency exchange machines, service equipment, etc., which sorts and stores input coins by denomination and pays out the sorted and stored coins as change.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, vending machines, currency exchange machines, service equipment and the like are provided with a coin processing device which sorts and stores coins to be inserted by denomination and pays out the sorted and stored coins as change. .

Such a coin processing apparatus is roughly composed of the following four parts. (1) An apparatus main body constituting a housing of a coin processing apparatus.

[0004] (2) It is arranged at the top of the main body of the device,
A coin sorting unit that sorts true and false coins input and denominations by denomination.

[0005] (3) A plurality of coin tubes arranged in the apparatus main body located below the coin sorting section and storing and storing genuine coins sorted by denomination by the coin sorting section, respectively. A coin storage unit.

(4) A coin dispensing section disposed in the apparatus main body located below the coin accommodating section, and dispensing genuine coins accommodated in the coin accommodating section as change.

On the other hand, in a vending machine equipped with a coin processing device having such a structure, for example, after a purchaser inserts a coin to purchase a product, the purchase of the product is stopped for some reason. To return coins, operate the coin return lever provided in the vending machine.

[0008] Then, the coin processing device returns the same amount of coins as the input amount to the coin return slot. Therefore, a product purchaser who wishes to return the input coins should collect the coins returned to the coin return slot. That will be good.

By the way, in the above-mentioned general coin processing apparatus, such a coin return processing is performed by operating a coin return lever so that a coin payout unit transfers a coin of the same amount as the inserted coin from the coin storage unit to the coin return slot. It is done by paying out.

That is, in a general coin processing apparatus, when returning coins, the coins inserted by the product purchaser are not paid out to the coin return slot, but are genuine coins previously stored in the coin storage section. Among them, coins of the amount corresponding to the input amount are paid out to a coin return slot.

As described above, in the conventional coin processing device, when returning the inserted coins, instead of paying out the actually inserted coins themselves, the coins inserted from the coins previously stored in the coin storage unit are selected. Since the coins are paid out in the same amount as the coins, for example, counterfeit coins (counterfeit coins) that are so sophisticated as to be regarded as genuine coins by the coin sorting unit are inserted into the coin processing device, If the coin return lever is operated without purchasing a coin, the coin equivalent to the inserted amount will be paid out to the coin return slot even though the counterfeit coin has been inserted. A switching phenomenon occurs.

In order to prevent such a coin swap phenomenon, a plurality of denominations for sorting coins regarded as genuine coins into denominations are disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-288480. A coin holding lever is provided at the downstream end of the coin sorting passage in which the sorting lever is arranged, that is, at the downstream end of the coin passage in which coins are finally sorted and guided by denomination, and coins are inserted by the coin holding lever. If the coin return lever is operated without purchasing the merchandise and the coin return lever is operated, the temporary hold of the inserted coin by the coin holding lever is released and the coin itself is paid out to the coin return slot. A processing device, that is, a so-called actual coin return type coin processing device has been proposed.

According to the actual coin return type coin processing apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-288480, when a coin return lever is operated to return a coin, the actual inserted coin itself is paid. Even if coins (counterfeit coins) that have been forged so finely that they are considered to be genuine coins by the coin sorter are inserted, the coins (counterfeit coins)
Since the coin itself is paid out to the coin return slot, occurrence of coin swapping phenomenon is eliminated as much as possible.

[0014]

By the way, according to the conventional coin processing apparatus, like the actual coin return type coin processing apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-288480,
The occurrence of coin swapping phenomenon can be prevented as much as possible. However, the use of counterfeit coins cannot be prevented, and therefore, new counterfeit coins are difficult to counterfeit.
A plan to issue zero yen coins is underway. On the other hand, when this new 500 yen coin is issued, the old 500 yen coin and the new 5 yen coin are issued.
The old 500-yen coin is liable to be forged, but the old 500-yen coin must be collected in order to stop the use of the old 500-yen coin in order to prevent it from being forged. . However, in the conventional coin processing device, unlike the coin processing device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-288480, it is not possible to collect the old 500 yen coin, so that the use of the old 500 yen coin cannot be prevented. There's a problem.

An object of the present invention is to provide a coin processing device which prevents the use of old coins as much as possible by collecting the old coins in view of the above-mentioned circumstances.

[0016]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to the present invention, coin discriminating means for discriminating the authenticity of inserted coins and the denomination of genuine coins, and discriminating the discriminated genuine coins by denomination A plurality of denomination sorting means for sorting to the coin passage, and a coin holding means disposed downstream of the special coin passage and temporarily holding coins guided to the special coin passage,
A coin processing device comprising a plurality of coin tubes, which is provided downstream of the coin holding means and includes a plurality of coin tubes for loading and storing coins falling from the coin holding means,
A first sorting unit arranged downstream of the coin holding unit for sorting coins temporarily held by the coin holding unit to a return passage and the coin storage unit; and a downstream unit of the first sorting unit. And a second sorting means for sorting coins distributed to the coin storage means by the first sorting means to the coin storage means and a safe.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a coin processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail. FIG. 1 is a conceptual perspective view of a coin processing apparatus 1 according to the present invention. This coin processing device 1
Is roughly composed of the following four parts as in the conventional case. That is, the coin processing apparatus 1 also includes an apparatus main body 2 that also forms a housing, and the authenticity and the denomination of coins inserted at the top of the apparatus main body 2 and inserted from the coin insertion slot 3. A coin sorting section 4 to be sorted, a coin storage section 5 disposed below the coin sorting section 4, and a plurality of coin tubes each of which stores a genuine coin sorted by the coin sorting section 4 by denomination; A coin payout unit 6 disposed below the coin storage unit 5 and paying out a genuine coin from the coin storage unit 5 according to the amount of change.
It is composed of In FIG. 1, reference numeral 7 denotes an auxiliary tube for preliminarily storing frequently used coins in advance, and reference numeral 8 denotes a liquid material for excluding a liquid material (liquid such as detergent) which has entered the coin processing device 1 to the outside. It is a discharge tube.

Next, the coin sorting section 4 of the coin processing device 1 will be described in detail. FIG. 2 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing device 1. The coin sorting unit 4 of the coin processing device 1 basically includes four types of A genuine coin, B genuine coin,
It sorts C genuine coins, D genuine coins and counterfeit coins, and discriminates A genuine coins into new coins A1 and old coins A2, and C coins into new coins C1 and old coins C2, respectively. It is.

Immediately below the coin slot 3 of the coin sorting section 4, a coin discriminating passage 10 inclined to the right in the drawing is formed. A coin discriminating sensor 1 for discriminating between the old and new A and the old and new coin C
1 is provided.

On the other hand, at the end of the coin discriminating passage 10,
A coin counterfeit sorting lever 12 is disposed, which sorts the coins transferred from the coin discriminating passage 10 into true coins and false coins, and guides the true coins and the counterfeit coins to a special coin passage. ing.
The true / false coin sorting lever 12 is a sorting lever of a type whose upper end is opened and closed in a direction perpendicular to the drawing centering on a shaft 12a at the lower end.

[0021] Then, by the true / false coin sorting lever 12,
The end of the coin discrimination passage 10 is branched into a fake coin discharge passage 13 for guiding fake coins among the inserted coins, and a first coin selection passage 14 for guiding only coins regarded as genuine coins. ing.

On the other hand, of the coin passage formed at the end of the true / false coin discrimination coin passage 10, the fake coin discharge passage 13 is located on the front side of the main plate 20, that is, on the front of the coin sorting section 4 shown in FIG. Coin ejection chute 80 formed on the side
(FIG. 3), and this coin discharge chute 80
Are formed to be inclined to the left in the drawing as shown in FIG. The coin discharge chute 80 communicates with a coin return port (not shown), and the fake coin G guided to the fake coin discharge coin passage 13 passes through the coin discharge chute 80 as shown by an arrow in FIG. It is returned to the coin return slot. Also,
At the downstream end of the first coin sorting passage 14 shown in FIG. 2, coins regarded as genuine coins transferred into the first coin sorting passage 14, that is, A, B, C, D Among the four types of coins, a first denomination sorting unit that is a first denomination sorting unit that sorts a group of coins A and C and a group of coins B and D.
The denomination sort lever 15 is disposed. Further, the first coin sorter lever 15 causes the first coin sorter passage 14 to have a second coin sorter passage 16 inclined to the left in the drawing for guiding only the coin groups A and C, and a coin group B , D and a third coin sorting passage 17 slightly inclined to the right of the drawing. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the first denomination sorting lever 15 has a substantially L-shaped front surface as a whole.

The first denomination sorting lever 15 is located on the side when protruding from the surface of the main plate 20 of the coin sorting unit 4 as shown in FIG. 4, which is a conceptual perspective view of the main part of FIG. When the second coin sorting passage 16 is opened, and the second coin sorting passage 16 is sucked toward the main plate 20 as shown in FIG.
A first gate 15a for closing a coin sorting passage 16 of
When it protrudes from the main plate 20 as shown in FIG. 4, the third coin sorting passage 17 on the bottom surface is closed, and when it is sucked toward the main plate 20 as shown in FIG. And a second gate 15b which opens the coin sorting passage 17 of the first embodiment.

According to such a first denomination sort lever 15, when the first denomination sort lever 15 projects from the main plate 20 as shown in FIG. 4, the second coin sorting passage 16 is opened. Since the coins are opened and the third coin sorting passage 17 is closed, only the coin groups A and C are guided to the second coin sorting passage 16.

When the first denomination sort lever 15 is attracted toward the main plate 20 as shown in FIG. 5, the second coin sorting passage 16 is closed, and the third coin sorting passage 17 is closed. Since the coins are opened, only the coin groups B and D are guided to the third coin sorting passage 17.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, a downstream end of the second coin sorting passage 16 is
A second denomination sorting lever 60, which is a second denomination sorting unit for sorting the coin groups A and C transferred into the coins into the A coin and the C coin, is provided. Then, the second coin sorting path 16 is moved by the second denomination sorting lever 60.
Is a fourth coin sorting passage 61 for guiding only the A coin,
It branches to a fifth coin sorting passage 62 for guiding only C coins. The second denomination sorting lever 60 is a denomination sorting lever of a type in which a left end 60b is opened and closed in a direction perpendicular to the drawing centering on a left end shaft 60a. As shown in FIG. 2, a sixth coin sorting passage 63 formed at the downstream end of the third coin sorting passage 17 on the back side of the main plate 20 and leading to a safe (not shown). A third denomination sorting lever 65 is disposed as a third denomination sorting section for sorting the coins into the coin sorting passage 64 of No. 7.

In the third denomination sorting lever 65, each coin tube 93, 9 of the coin accommodating portion 5 (FIG. 1) described later is used.
When the B coins or D coins accumulated and stored in the respective coins 4 overflow, the overflowed B coins or D coins are sorted and guided to a sixth coin sorting passage 63 leading to the safe side, and each coin is also separated. Tube 9
During normal times when the B and D coins stored and accommodated in the third and fourth coins 94 do not overflow, the coin groups B and D passing through the third coin sorting passage 17 are transferred to the seventh coin passage 6.
4 The third denomination sorting lever 6
Reference numeral 5 also denotes a denomination sort lever of a type in which the upper end is opened and closed in a direction perpendicular to the drawing centering on the lower shaft 65a.

As shown in FIG. 2, at the downstream end of the seventh coin sorting passage 64, the coin groups B and D guided to the seventh coin sorting passage 64 are divided into B coins and D coins. A fourth denomination sorting section lever 66 that is a fourth denomination sorting section to be sorted is provided.

The fourth denomination distributing lever 66 has the same structure as the first denomination distributing lever 15. When the seed distribution lever 66 protrudes from the main plate 20, the eighth coin sorting passage 67 is opened and the ninth coin sorting passage 68 is closed, so that only the B coin is guided to the eighth coin sorting passage 67. When the fourth denomination sorting lever 66 is sucked toward the main plate 20, the eighth coin sorting passage 67 is closed and the ninth coin sorting passage 68 is opened. Only the ninth coin sorting passage 68 is guided.

Further, downstream of the above-mentioned fourth coin sorting passage 61, as shown in FIG.
A first coin holding means including a first coin holding lever 31 for temporarily holding a coin passing through the coin sorting passage 61 of the first kind regardless of whether the coin is a new coin A1 or an old coin A2. 30 are provided. This first coin holding means 30 is, as shown in FIG.
A first coin holding lever 31 for temporarily holding a coin regarded as an A coin passing through the fourth coin passage 61 irrespective of the old or new coin, and a solenoid for driving the first coin holding lever 31 And a first coin holding lever 31 of the first coin holding lever 31.
Is a metal lever rotatably supported on a shaft 31a, and a first end 31b which is connected to the drive shaft 32a of the solenoid 32 and which protrudes and retracts in the fourth coin sorting passage 61. It is composed of a tip portion formed with a tip portion 31c and a second tip portion 31d. A coil spring 33 is fitted on a drive shaft 32a of the solenoid 32 connected to the rear end 31b of the first coin holding lever 31.

According to such a first coin holding means 30, in the initial state shown in FIG. 7, the first coin holding lever 3
1 has a shaft 31a at the tip end due to the urging force of the coil spring 33.
Is constantly urged counterclockwise around the
Of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 protrudes from the surface of the main plate 20 and closes the downstream of the fourth coin sorting passage 61, while the second leading end 31 d retracts from the main plate 20 and flows substantially in the middle of the fourth coin sorting passage 61. Has been released. In this initial state, as shown in FIG.
When the A coin is guided to the first coin holding lever 31, the first tip portion 31 c of the first coin holding lever 31 becomes, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7,
When a plurality of coins A are guided to the fourth coin sorting passage 61 after holding the A coin while supporting the peripheral surface of the A coin and further holding the A coin, the first leading end portion 31c Temporarily reserves the plurality of A coins above the A coin directly supported by the first tip portion 31c, as shown in FIG.

When the solenoid 32 shown in FIG. 7 is turned on and the rear end 31b of the first coin holding lever 31 is sucked upward in the drawing based on a drive signal from a control device (not shown), the first coin The holding lever 31 is, as shown in FIG.
The first tip 31c is rotated clockwise around the shaft 31a against the urging force of the coil spring 32, and
From the fourth coin sorting passage 61 and release the second tip portion 31d from the main plate 20.
By projecting to the surface, the substantially middle flow of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 is closed. Then, the first coin holding lever 31 releases the holding of the plurality of A coins, as shown in FIG. 9, while the first tip portion 31 c temporarily holding the plurality of A coins, Of the plurality of A coins temporarily retained above the A coin directly supported by the first leading end 31c, the second leading end 31d defines the peripheral surface of the A coin located at the lowermost position as the second leading end. 4 is supported by the wall surface 61a of the coin sorting passage 61 and the second tip portion 31d, and the plurality of A coins
Is temporarily stopped in the middle flow of the coin sorting passage 61, so that only one A coin is guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61. In FIG. 9, the second
And the wall surface 61a of the fourth coin sorting passage 61
The illustration of a plurality of A coins (FIG. 8) temporarily stopped by the above is partially omitted. When the solenoid 32 is turned off based on a drive signal from a control device (not shown), the drive shaft 32a of the solenoid 32 is slid and returned below the drawing by the urging force of the coil spring 33 as shown in FIG. The coin holding lever 31 is rotated counterclockwise through the shaft 31a, so that the first tip portion 31c protrudes from the surface of the main plate 20 to close the downstream of the fourth coin sorting passage 61, Second tip 3
1d retreats from the main plate 20 and returns to the initial state in which the substantially middle flow in the fourth coin sorting passage 61 is released.

Then, the second coin holding lever 31
The leading end 31d releases the pause of the temporarily stopped A coin, guides the plurality of temporarily stopped A coins to the downstream of the fourth coin sorting passage 61, and performs the first The tip portion 31c supports the A coin located at the lowermost position among the plurality of A coins guided to the downstream of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 as shown in FIG. The A coin upstream of the A coin is temporarily stored in the fourth coin sorting passage 61.

The fifth coin sorting passage 62 shown in FIG.
Downstream of the fifth coin sorting passage 6 is regarded as a C coin.
The second coin holding means 40 including a second coin holding lever 41 for temporarily holding coins passing through the second coin irrespective of whether the C coin is a new coin C1 or an old coin C2. Has been established. This second coin holding means 40 is provided in FIG.
As shown in the figure, a second coin holding lever 41 for temporarily holding all new and old coins regarded as C coins passing through the fifth coin passage 62, and a solenoid for driving the second coin holding lever 41 42 and the drive shaft 42a of the solenoid 42
, And a second coin holding lever 41 having the same structure as the first coin holding lever 31. Also, the second coin holding means has the same structure as the first coin holding means. According to the second coin holding means 40, the C coin which is regarded as the coin C and is guided to the fifth coin sorting passage 62 is the first coin described above.
The same operation as that of the coin holding means 30 can be performed.

The first coin holding means 30 shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, an eleventh coin sorting passage 69 formed immediately below the fourth coin sorting passage 61 and a coin storage unit 5 are provided at the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 downstream of the first coin sorting passage 61. And a coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3)
And a first coin return passage 70 communicating with the first coin return passage 70.

The second coin holding means 40 shown in FIG.
The twelfth coin sorting passage 71 formed immediately below the fifth coin sorting passage 62 as shown in FIG. 7 at the downstream end of the fifth coin sorting passage 62 located downstream of
, And a second coin return passage 72 communicating with the coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3).

On the other hand, at the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 and the downstream end of the fifth coin sorting passage 62, the A coin guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 is provided with the first coin.
The first coin sorting passage 69 and the first coin return passage 70 communicating with the coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3) are distributed to the first coin sorting passage 69 and the C coin passing through the fifth coin sorting passage 62.
The sorting lever 35, which is the first sorting means of the present invention, for sorting coins into the twelfth coin sorting passage 71 and the second coin return passage 72 communicating with the coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3) is provided. It is arranged.

The sorting lever 35 closes the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 as shown in FIG. 10 when the coin return lever is operated without purchasing a commodity while temporarily holding the A coin. To release the first coin return passage 70, close the twelfth coin selection passage 71, and release the second coin return passage 72.

For this reason, the A coin guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 is moved by the sorting lever 35 regardless of whether it is a new coin A1 or an old coin A2 in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the coin is guided to the first coin return passage 70, is discharged from a coin return port (not shown) via a coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3), and at the same time, passes downstream of the fifth coin selection passage 62. The sorted C coin is
Regardless of whether it is a new coin C1 or an old coin C2, the second
Of the coin return chute 80
The coin is discharged from the coin return port via (FIG. 3).

When the commodity is purchased without operating the coin return lever when the coin A is temporarily held, as shown in FIG. 9, the distribution lever 35 moves to the eleventh coin sorting passage. 69 is released to close the first coin return passage 70, and the second coin selection passage 71 is released to close the second coin return passage 72.

Therefore, the A coin guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 is moved by the sorting lever 35 regardless of whether the A coin is a new coin A1 or an old coin A2.
The C coin guided to the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 and passing through the downstream end of the fifth coin sorting passage 62 at the same time is moved by the sorting lever 35 to the new coin C1 or the old coin C2. Twelfth coin sorting passage 71
Will be guided to. The distributing lever 35 also has a shaft 35 at the lower end.
A denomination sorting lever of a type whose upper end is opened and closed in the direction perpendicular to the drawing centering on a is driven by an unillustrated solenoid. In addition, the above-mentioned genuine / fake sorting lever 12
And the first to fourth denomination sorting levers (15, 60, 6)
5, 66) are also driven to open and close by a solenoid (not shown), as is well known.

At the downstream end of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69, a thirteenth coin sorting passage 73 formed immediately below the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 and on the back side of the coin accommodating portion 5 are provided. A fourteenth coin sorting passage 74 communicating with a safe (not shown) is formed, and a downstream end of the twelfth coin sorting passage 71 is formed directly below the twelfth coin sorting passage 71. And a fifteenth coin sorting passage 75, which is disposed on the back side of the coin storage unit 5 and communicates with a safe (not shown).
Coin selection path 76 is formed.

Next, the coin storage unit 5 of the coin processing apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 2 will be described in detail. The coin accommodating unit 5 basically accommodates four types of A genuine coin, B genuine coin, C genuine coin, and D genuine coin having different diameters. Is performed based on the new and old coins determined by the coin sorting unit 4.

The coin storage unit 5 includes a coin tube 91 for storing A coins, a coin tube 92 for storing C coins, a coin tube 93 for storing B coins, a coin tube 94 for storing D coins, And the auxiliary tube 7.

The coin tube 93 is disposed at the downstream end of the eighth coin sorting passage 67,
Reference numeral 4 is disposed at the downstream end of the ninth coin sorting passage 68.

As shown in FIG. 7, the coin tube 91 is disposed at the downstream end of the thirteenth coin passage 73, and the coin tube 92 is disposed at the downstream end of the fifteenth coin passage 75. ing.

As shown in FIG. 7, so-called block-out levers 52 and 82 are provided on the coin tube 91 and the coin tube 92, respectively.
Each of the block-out levers 52 and 82 has the same structure, and, when the block-out lever 52 is described as a representative, usually, a peripheral surface portion 52a having a gentle peripheral surface is formed;
It is composed of a flat rear portion 52b and is rotatably supported via a shaft 52c.

Generally, when the inside of the coin tube 91 is not full of coin A, the block-out lever 52 is rotated clockwise about the shaft 51c by abutment of the coin passing through the block-out lever 51 on the peripheral surface 52a. To rotate the A coin into the coin tube 91, and when the coin tube 91 is full of A coins, the A coins stored in the coin tube 91 are stored.
Since the coin is always engaged below the peripheral surface 52a and keeps the block-out lever 52 in a posture rotated clockwise about the shaft 52c, the coin A is guided along the rear surface 95b and is not shown. Fourteenth coin sorting passage 74 leading to a safe
It is to be distributed to.

In this coin processing apparatus 1, the block-out levers 52 and 82 which are normally used are determined based on the discrimination results of the new and old A coins and the new and old C coins determined by the coin discrimination sensor 11, respectively. , Each second sorting means 51 of the present invention which guides sorting to a special passage,
81 are used.

As shown in FIG. 7, the second sorting means 51 includes a block-out lever 52 described above, a support portion 53 for rotatably supporting the block-out lever 52 via a shaft 52c, Drive shaft 5 that can be engaged with 53
4a, and an overflow detecting means (not shown) which is disposed on the coin tube 91 and detects whether or not the number of sheets accommodated in the coin tube 91 has reached a certain number. , Bearing part 53
Is composed of a front end supporting the shaft 52c formed on the block-out lever 52, and a rear end that can be engaged with the drive shaft 54a of the solenoid 54. The drive shaft 54a of the solenoid 54 is formed in a substantially L-shape, and a coil spring 55 is fitted into the drive shaft 54a.

In such a second sorting means 51,
In the initial state, the block-out lever 52 is stopped at the initial position in FIG. 7 by the urging force of the coil spring 55,
The distal end 54b of the drive shaft 54a supports the rear end of the support 53 from below.

At this time, when the A coin is guided to the downstream end of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69, the A coin abuts below the peripheral surface portion 52a as shown in FIG. Since it is rotated clockwise around 52c,
The coin A guided to the downstream end of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 is guided to the thirteenth coin passage 73 by the block-out lever 52, and the coin disposed at the downstream end of the thirteenth coin passage 73. It is guided and stored in the tube 91.

When the solenoid 54 is turned on based on a drive signal from a control device (not shown), the drive shaft 54a
As shown in FIG. 12, it moves upward in the drawing along the longitudinal direction of the coin tube 91 against the urging force of the coil spring 55, raises the rear end of the support portion 53 upward, and moves the block out lever 52 Rotate clockwise around 52c. At this time, when the A coin is guided to the downstream end of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69, the A coin is guided along the back surface 52b of the block-out lever 52 as shown in FIG. The coin is guided to a fourteenth coin sorting passage 74 which leads to a safe.

The second sorting means 51 comprising such a block-out lever 52 allows the coin tube 9
In the normal case where it is determined that the number of sheets accommodated in the coin tube 91 has not reached the predetermined number by the overflow detecting means 1, the A coin guided to the downstream end of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 is the new coin A1. Coin tube 91
The 14th coin sorting passage 7 which is guided to a thirteenth coin sorting passage 73 communicating with the coin, and the old coin A2 leads to a safe (not shown).
4 If it is determined by the overflow detection sensor that the number of coins stored in the coin tube 91 has reached a certain number, the coin A reaching the downstream end of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 is transferred to the second sorting means. 51, the coin is the new coin A1 or the old coin A
Regardless of the number, the coin is sorted to the fourteenth coin sorting passage 74 leading to a safe (not shown).

The second distribution means 8 comprising a block-out lever 82 provided on the coin tube 92
1 also has the same structure as the above-described second sorting means 51 of the coin tube 91, and the second sorting means 81 allows the overflow detecting means of the coin tube 92 to keep the number of sheets accommodated in the coin tube 92 constant. Normally, when it is determined that the number has not been reached, the twelfth
The coin C that has reached the downstream end of the coin sorting passage 71 is guided to the fifteenth coin sorting passage 75 in which the new coin C1 communicates with the coin tube 92, and the sixteenth coin in which the old coin C2 communicates with a safe (not shown). It is guided to the sorting passage 76. When it is determined by the overflow detecting means of the coin tube 92 that the number of stored coins in the coin tube 92 has reached a certain number, the coin C reaching the downstream end of the twelfth coin sorting passage 71 is replaced by the second coin. , The 16th coin sorting path 7 leading to a safe (not shown) regardless of whether the C coin is a new coin C1 or an old coin C2.
Assigned to 6.

Next, the operation of the coin processing apparatus 1 will be described, and the configuration will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG. 3, when the coin G inserted into the coin insertion slot 3 is determined to be a fake coin based on the detection signal of the coin discrimination sensor 11, the true / false coin distribution lever 12 is operated based on the determination signal. The fake coin discharge passage 13 is expanded, and at the same time, the upstream of the first coin sorting passage 14 is closed. Then, the counterfeit coin G rolling in the coin discriminating passage 10 is guided by the counterfeit coin sorting lever 12 to the counterfeit coin discharge passage 13, and the coin discharge chute 80 communicating with the counterfeit coin discharge passage 13 (FIG. 3). Is returned to a coin return port (not shown).

Next, as shown in FIG. 6, when a coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 3 and the coin is determined to be a genuine coin and an A coin based on the detection signal of the coin discrimination sensor 11,
On the basis of the determination signal, a control device (not shown) activates the true / false coin distribution lever 12 and outputs the false coin discharging coin passage 13 shown in FIG.
Is closed and the upstream of the first coin sorting passage 14 is expanded. At the same time, the first denomination sort lever 15
The upstream of the second coin sorting passage 16 is expanded and the upstream of the third coin sorting passage 17 is closed. Further, the fourth coin sorting passage 61 is opened by the second denomination sorting lever 60, and the fifth coin sorting passage 62 is closed.

Further, when the control device (not shown) determines that the inserted coin is A genuine coin based on the detection signal from the coin discriminating sensor 11, it turns off the solenoid 32 as shown in FIG. The first tip 31c of the first coin holding lever 31 is projected from the surface of the main plate 20 by the urging force of 33 to close the downstream of the fourth coin sorting passage 61, and the second tip 31d is The substantially middle flow in the fourth coin sorting passage 61 is opened by retracting from the plate 20.

For this reason, A inserted into the coin insertion slot 3
After the coin rolls in the coin discriminating passage 10, the coin is guided to the first coin sorting passage 14 by the true / false coin sorting lever 12,
Thereafter, the A coin is guided to the second coin sorting passage 16 by the first denomination sorting lever 15, and then guided to the fourth coin sorting passage 61 by the second denomination sorting lever 60. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the first coin holding lever 31 temporarily holds the coin at the downstream side of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 by the first tip portion 31c. In addition,
Coins inserted from the coin slot 3 after the temporary hold are
When the coin discrimination sensor 11 regards the coin as an A coin and is guided into the fourth coin sorting passage 61, the plurality of A coins are directly supported by the first leading end portion 31c as shown in FIG. Is temporarily held above the A coin. In the fourth coin sorting passage 61, up to three coins can be temporarily stored, including coins directly supported by the first tip portion 31c as shown in FIG.

Next, when the coin return lever is operated without purchasing a commodity in the vending machine equipped with the coin processing device 1 during the temporary holding of the coin A, the operation signal of the coin return lever is operated. The control device (not shown) turns on the solenoid 32 of the first coin holding means 30 as shown in FIG. 9, thereby moving the first tip 31b of the first coin holding lever 31 to the main plate. The second coin sorting passage 61 is evacuated to release the downstream of the fourth coin sorting passage 61, and the second front end portion 31 d is protruded from the surface of the main plate 20 to close the substantially middle flow of the fourth coin sorting passage 61. Then, the plurality of A coins temporarily held in the fourth coin sorting passage 61 are released from the holding by the first leading end portion 31c as shown in FIG.
To the downstream end of the inside and the first tip 31b.
The progress of the plurality of A coins located upstream of the A coin directly supported by the coin is stopped by the second leading end portion 30b and the wall surface 61a of the fourth coin sorting passage 61. Only one A coin directly supported and temporarily held by the one leading end 31c is guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61.

When the coin return lever is operated without purchasing a commodity in the vending machine equipped with the coin processing device 1 during the temporary holding of the A coin, an operation signal of the coin return lever is transmitted. The control device (not shown) opens the first coin return passage 70 communicating with the coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3) by the distribution lever 35 as shown in FIG. Passage 6
9 is closed. Then, the A coin guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 is, as shown in FIG. 11, the first coin return passage communicating with the coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3) by the distribution lever 35. 70, and this A
The coins are returned from a coin return port (not shown) via the coin discharge chute 80. Therefore, in this coin processing apparatus 1, when returning the A coin by operating the coin return lever without purchasing the product, the actually inserted coin, that is, the temporarily held A coin itself is paid out to the coin return slot. So
Even if an A coin (fake coin) manufactured so finely that it is regarded as a genuine coin by the coin sorting unit 4 is inserted, the input A coin (fake coin) itself is paid out to the coin return slot. In addition, the occurrence of the coin swapping phenomenon is eliminated as much as possible. In the coin processing apparatus 1, regardless of whether the A coin is the new coin A1 or the old coin A2,
The coin is temporarily held, and the above-described actual coin return operation is performed.

On the other hand, when a commodity is purchased during the temporary holding of the A coin, a control device (not shown) controls the first coin holding means 30 as shown in FIG.
Is turned on. Then, as in the case described above, only one A coin temporarily suspended downstream of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 is guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61.

Further, the control device (not shown) operates the sorting lever 35 based on the commodity purchase signal, closes the first coin return passage 70 as shown in FIG. The passage 69 is released. Therefore, the coin A guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 is
Is guided to the eleventh coin sorting passage 69.

The control device (not shown) determines whether the inserted A coin is new or old detected by passing the inserted coin through the coin discrimination sensor 11 by using the first tip 3 of the first coin holding lever 31.
The order of the coins temporarily stored by 1c is stored, and the solenoid 51 of the second sorting means 51 is turned on / off based on the new and old coin information.

This control device controls the eleventh coin sorting passage 6
When the A coin guided to 9 is determined to be a new coin A1 based on a detection signal from the coin discrimination sensor 11,
As shown in FIG. 7, the solenoid 54 of the second sorting means 51 is turned off, whereby the thirteenth coin sorting passage 73 is turned off.
Is released and the fourteenth coin sorting passage 74 is closed.

Then, the new coin A1 guided to the downstream end of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 is moved to the thirteenth coin sorting position as shown in FIG.
, And are stacked and accommodated in the coin tube 91 as shown in FIG.

The control device (not shown) determines that the coin A guided to the downstream end of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 is the old coin A2 based on the detection signal from the coin discrimination sensor 11. As shown in FIG. 12, the solenoid 54 of the second distributing means 51 is turned on, whereby the first
The fourth coin sorting passage 74 is released and the thirteenth coin sorting passage 73 is closed.

Then, the old coin A2 guided to the downstream end of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 is moved to the fourteenth coin sorting along the rear surface 52b of the block-out lever 52 as shown in FIGS. Guided to passage 74, then
The coins are stored in a safe communicating with the fourteenth coin sorting passage 74. As shown in FIG. 8, the first coin holding lever 31
A plurality of A coins held by the first leading end portion 31c are, for example, new coins A1, old coins A2,
When the coin is the new coin A1, the control device (not shown) stores coin new / old information (new, old, new) in the coin holding order based on the detection signal of the coin discrimination sensor 11, and stores the new information in the stored information. New coin A1, old coin A2, new coin A
1, the solenoid 54 is turned off, on,
It will be turned off.

In the coin processing apparatus 1, up to three A coins can be temporarily stored in the fourth coin sorting passage 61 as described above. When the A coin is inserted from the opening 3, a control device (not shown) performs the same processing as that of discharging the counterfeit coin G.
That is, the controller (not shown) transfers the inserted A coin to the counterfeit coin discharge passage 13 by the counterfeit coin sorting lever 12.
And return it from the coin return slot (not shown).

Next, as shown in FIG.
Coins are inserted from the coin, and the coins are
Is determined to be a C coin based on the detection signal, the control device (not shown) based on the determination signal,
2 to close the upstream of the fake coin discharge coin passage 13 and expand the upstream of the first coin sorting passage 14. At the same time, the first denomination sorting lever 15 is operated to open the upstream of the second coin sorting passage 16 and close the upstream of the third coin sorting passage 17. Furthermore, the second denomination sorting lever 60 operates to close the fourth coin sorting passage 61 and open the fifth coin sorting passage 62.

When the control device (not shown) determines that the coin is a C coin based on the detection signal of the coin discrimination sensor 11, the control device shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, based on the detection signal, the solenoid 42 of the second coin holding means 40 is turned off, and the coil spring 43
The first tip 41c of the second coin holding lever 41 is protruded from the surface of the main plate 20 by the urging force of the second coin holding lever 41 to close the downstream of the fifth coin sorting passage 62, and the second tip 41d is moved to the main plate. 20 and is released from the middle of the fifth coin sorting passage 62.

Therefore, C inserted into the coin insertion slot 3
After the coin rolls in the coin discriminating passage 10 as shown in FIG. 16, the coin is guided to the first coin sorting passage 14 by the counterfeit sorting lever 12, and thereafter, the first denomination sorting lever 15
To the second coin sorting passage 16, and then guided to the fifth coin sorting passage 62 by the second denomination sorting lever 60, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 16.
The first coin 41 is temporarily held downstream of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 by the first tip 41 c of the second coin holding lever 41. Further, after the temporary holding, if the coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 3 is regarded as a C coin by the coin discrimination sensor 11 and guided into the fifth coin sorting passage 62, the plurality of C coins Is temporarily stored above the C coin directly supported by the first tip portion 41c, as shown in FIG.

In the fifth coin sorting passage 62,
As shown in FIG. 17, the first coin holding lever 41
Can temporarily hold up to three C coins, including coins directly supported by the leading end 41c.

Next, when the coin return lever is operated without purchasing a commodity in the vending machine equipped with the coin processing device 1 during the temporary holding of the C coin, an operation signal of the coin return lever is operated. The control device (not shown) turns on the solenoid 42 of the second coin holding means 40 as shown in FIG. 9, thereby moving the first tip 41b of the second coin holding lever 41 to the main plate. The second coin sorting passage 62 is evacuated to release the downstream of the fifth coin sorting passage 62, and the second front end portion 41 d is protruded from the surface of the main plate 20 to close the substantially middle flow of the fifth coin sorting passage 62. Then, the plurality of C coins temporarily held in the fifth coin sorting passage 62 are released from being held by the first leading end portion 41c as shown in FIG.
2 and a first tip 41
The progress of the plurality of C coins located upstream of the C coin directly supported by b is stopped by the second tip portion 41b, whereby the first tip portion 41c and the fifth coin are stopped. Only one C coin temporarily supported and temporarily held by the wall surface 62a of the sorting passage 62 is guided to the downstream end of the fifth coin sorting passage 62.

When the coin return lever is operated without purchasing a commodity in the vending machine equipped with the coin processing device 1 during the temporary holding of the C coin, the operation signal of the coin return lever is transmitted. Based on this, the control device (not shown) opens the second coin return passage 72 communicating with the false coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3) and closes the twelfth coin sorting passage 71 by the sorting lever 35. Then
As shown in FIG. 11, the C coin guided to the downstream end of the fifth coin sorting passage 62 is distributed by the distribution lever 35 to the second coin return passage 72 communicating with the coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3). The C coin is returned from a coin return port (not shown) via a coin discharge chute 80 shown in FIG.

Accordingly, in this coin processing apparatus 1, when returning the C coin by operating the coin return lever without purchasing a product, the actually inserted coin, that is, the temporarily stored C coin itself, is returned to the coin return slot. , So that the coin sorting unit 4 can manufacture the C
Even when coins (fake coins) are inserted, the inserted C coins (fake coins) themselves are paid out to the coin return slot, so that the occurrence of coin swapping phenomenon is eliminated as much as possible. In this coin processing apparatus, the C coin is a new coin C1.
Or the old coin C2, the above-described actual coin return operation is performed.

On the other hand, when a commodity is purchased during the temporary holding of the C coin, a control device (not shown) controls the solenoid 42 of the second coin retaining means 40 based on the commodity purchase signal as shown in FIG. Turn on. Then, as in the case described above, one C coin temporarily held in the fifth coin sorting passage 62
Only coins are guided to the downstream end of the fifth coin sorting passage 62.

A control device (not shown) operates the sorting lever 35 based on the commodity purchase signal, closes the second coin return passage 72 and closes the twelfth coin selection passage 71 as shown in FIG. To release. Therefore, the fifth coin sorting passage 6
The C coin guided to the downstream end of No. 2 is guided to the twelfth coin sorting passage 71 by the sorting lever 35.

The controller (not shown) determines whether the inserted C coin is new or old, as detected by passing the inserted coin through the coin discrimination sensor 11, by using the first tip 4 of the second coin holding lever 41.
1c, the order of coins temporarily stored is stored, and the solenoid 54 of the second sorting means 81 is turned on / off based on the new and old coin information.

This control device controls the twelfth coin sorting passage 7
C is guided to the downstream end of the coin discrimination sensor 11
When it is determined that the coin is the new coin C1 on the basis of the detection signal of the first coin, the solenoid 84 of the second sorting means 81 is turned off as shown in FIG. 7, thereby releasing the fifteenth coin sorting passage 75 and , The sixteenth coin sorting passage 76
Close.

Then, the new coin C1 guided to the downstream end of the twelfth coin sorting passage 71 is guided to the fifteenth coin sorting passage 75 as shown in FIGS. It is loaded and accommodated.

On the other hand, the control device (not shown) determines that the C coin guided to the downstream end of the twelfth coin sorting passage 71 is the old coin C2 based on the detection signal from the coin discrimination sensor 11. As shown in FIG. 12, the solenoid 84 of the second sorting means 81 is turned on, thereby opening the sixteenth coin sorting passage 76 and closing the fifteenth coin sorting passage 75.

Then, the old coin C2 guided to the downstream end of the twelfth coin sorting passage 71 is moved along the rear surface 95b of the block-out lever 95 to the sixteenth coin as shown in FIG.
19, and is stored in a safe communicating with the sixteenth coin sorting passage 76 as shown in FIG. The control device (not shown) includes a first tip portion 41c of the second coin holding lever 41 as shown in FIG.
In the case where the plurality of C coins held by the coins are, for example, a new coin C1, an old coin C2, and a new coin C1 from the downstream, based on a detection signal from the coin discrimination sensor 11, coin old and new information in the coin holding order (New, old, new), and based on the stored information, the solenoid 8 for each of the reserved new coin C1, old coin C2, and new coin C1 is stored.
Turn 4 off, on, off.

In the coin processing apparatus 1, up to three C coins can be temporarily stored in the fifth coin sorting passage 62 as described above. When the C coin is inserted from the mouth 3, a control device (not shown) performs the same processing as that for discharging the counterfeit coin G.
That is, the control device (not shown) guides the inserted C coin into the fake coin discharge passage 13 by the true / false coin distribution lever 12, and returns it from the not-shown coin return port.

Next, as shown in FIG. 20, when a coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 3 and the coin is determined to be a B coin based on the detection signal of the coin discrimination sensor 11, it is shown based on the determination signal. The control device activates the true / false coin sorting lever 12 to close the upstream end of the false coin payout coin passage 13 in FIG. The first denomination sort lever 15 is operated to close the upstream end of the second coin sorting passage 16 and open the upstream end of the third coin sorting passage 17. In addition, a control device (not shown)
At the same time, the third denomination sorting lever 65 is operated to close the upstream end of the sixth coin sorting passage 63 and open the upstream end of the seventh coin sorting passage 64, and at the same time, the fourth coin sorting passage 64 is opened. The seed distributing lever 66 is operated to open the eighth coin sorting passage 67 and close the ninth coin sorting passage 68.

For this reason, the B coin rolling in the coin discrimination passage 10 is guided into the first coin sorting passage 14 by the true / false coin distribution lever 12 as shown in FIG. It is guided by the denomination sorting lever 15 to the third coin sorting path 17 below, and then the third denomination sorting lever 65
The coins are guided to the seventh coin sorting passage 64 by the fourth coin sorter 67, and then guided from the eighth coin sorting passage 67 by the fourth denomination sorting lever 66 to drop from below the eighth coin sorting passage 67 and fall into the coin tube. 93.

Next, as shown in FIG. 21, when a coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 3 and the coin is determined to be a D coin based on the detection signal of the coin discrimination sensor 11, the figure is shown based on the determination signal. The control device operates the true / false coin sorting lever 12 to close the upstream end of the false coin payout coin passage 13 and open and widen the upstream end of the first coin sorting passage 14, and at the same time, the first coin sorting passage 14. The denomination sorting lever 15 is operated to open the upstream end of the third coin sorting passage 17 to open the second coin sorting passage 1.
6 is closed at the upstream end. Further, the control device (not shown) simultaneously operates the third denomination sorting lever 65 to open the upstream end of the seventh coin sorting passage 64 and to open the sixth coin sorting passage 6.
3 is closed at the upstream end. Further, the control device (not shown) simultaneously operates the fourth denomination sorting lever 66 to close the upstream end of the eighth coin sorting passage 67 and to close the ninth coin sorting passage 68.
Open the upstream end of.

For this reason, the D coin rolling in the coin discriminating passage 10 is guided into the first coin sorting passage 14 by the true / false coin sorting lever 12 and then downwardly moved by the first denomination sorting lever 15. Is guided to the seventh coin sorting passage 64 by a third denomination sorting lever 65, and thereafter, the ninth coin is sorted by a fourth denomination sorting lever 66. Is guided to the coin sorting passage 68 of
Falling from below the coin sorting passage 68 of the coin tube 9
4 and stored.

When the new coin A1, the new coin C1, the B coin, and the D coin are sorted by the sorting operation of the coin sorting unit 4 described above, each of these coins is placed in each coin tube 9 respectively.
1, 92, 93, and 94 are sequentially stored and accommodated.

In the coin processing apparatus 1, when a plurality of A coins and a plurality of C coins are inserted into the coin insertion slot 3 by the above-described sorting operation of the coin sorting section 4, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the plurality of A coins and the plurality of C coins are each converted into a maximum of three coins in the fourth coin sorting passage 61.
Of these, the coins can be temporarily stored in the fifth coin sorting passage 62 at the same time.

On the other hand, each of the coin tubes 91, 92,
When the number of A, C, B, and D coins accumulated for each of 93 and 94 exceeds a certain number, overflow occurs. Therefore, in the coin processing apparatus 1 of this embodiment, each of the coin tubes 91, 9 and 9 is detected by overflow detecting means provided for each of the coin tubes 91, 92, 93 and 94.
When the number of the stored A, C, B, and D coins reaches a certain number for every 2, 93, and 94, respectively, it is detected, and when the coin to be overflowed is inserted, the coin is discarded. , And immediately put them in the safe.
Therefore, assuming that the overflow detecting means (not shown) detects that the number of coins stored and stored in the coin tube 93 for storing the B coin has reached a certain number, the above-described coin sorting unit 4 performs the following. Such a sorting operation is performed.

As shown in FIG. 23, a coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 3, the coin is determined to be a B coin based on the detection signal of the coin discrimination sensor 11, and is stored in the coin tube 93 by the overflow detecting means. When it is detected that the number of B coins has reached a certain number, based on these determination signals, a control device (not shown) activates the true / false coin distribution lever 12, and upstream of the false coin payout coin passage 13. With the end closed, the upstream end of the first coin sorting passage 14 is expanded, and at the same time, the first denomination sorting lever 15 is operated, and
The upstream end of the coin sorting passage 17 is expanded to close the upstream end of the second coin sorting passage 16. Further, the control device simultaneously operates the third denomination sorting lever 65 to open the upstream end of the sixth coin sorting passage 63 and close the upstream end of the seventh coin sorting passage 64.

Then, as shown in FIG.
B coins rolling in the inside are moved by the counterfeit distribution lever 12 as shown in FIG.
In the first coin sorting passage 14 of
The coins are guided by a first denomination sorting lever 15 to a third coin sorting passage 17 below. Further, the B coin is moved to a sixth coin sorting passage 63 by a third denomination sorting lever 65.
, Falls down below the sixth coin sorting passage 63, and is immediately stored in a safe (not shown) communicating with the sixth coin sorting passage 63.

Further, if it is assumed that the number of coins stored and stored in the coin tube 94 for storing the D coins has reached a predetermined number by overflow detection means (not shown), it is assumed that the above-mentioned coin sorting unit 4 Performs the following sorting operation.

As shown in FIG. 24, a coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 3, the coin is determined to be a D coin based on the detection signal of the coin discrimination sensor 11, and is stored in the coin tube 94 by the overflow detecting means. When it is detected that the number of D coins has reached a certain number, a control device (not shown) activates the true / false coin distribution lever 12 based on these determination signals, and the false coin payout coin passage shown in FIG. 13, the upstream end of the first coin sorting passage 14 is expanded, and at the same time, the first denomination sorting lever 15 is operated to expand the upstream end of the third coin sorting passage 17. Open to close the upstream end of the second coin sorting passage 16. Further, the control device simultaneously activates the third denomination sorting lever 65,
The upstream end of the coin sorting passage 63 is expanded to close the upstream end of the seventh coin sorting passage 64.

Then, as shown in FIG.
The D-coin rolling in the inside is moved by the genuine and false coin distribution lever 12 as shown in FIG.
After being guided into the first coin sorting passage 14 of the third coin sorting passage 15 by the first denomination sorting lever 15.
Will be guided to. Further, the D coin is further guided by the third denomination sorting lever 65 into the sixth coin sorting passage 63, and then falls below the sixth sorting passage 63 so as to fall into the sixth coin sorting passage 63. Is immediately stored in a safe (not shown) communicating with the

On the other hand, when it is detected by the overflow detecting means (not shown) that the number of A coins stored in the coin tube 91 containing only the new coin A1 has reached a certain number, the following is performed. Perform a proper sorting operation.

A coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 3, the coin is determined to be an A coin based on the detection signal of the coin discrimination sensor 11, and the number of new coins A1 stored in the coin tube 91 is fixed by the overflow detecting means. When it is detected that the number of sheets has been reached, the control device (not shown) operates the genuine / counterfeit distribution lever 12 in FIG. First
The upstream end of the coin sorting passage 14 is expanded. At the same time, the first denomination sorting lever 15 is operated to open the upstream end of the second coin sorting passage 16 and close the upstream end of the third coin sorting passage 17. Further, the control device (not shown) simultaneously operates the second denomination sorting lever 60 to open the fourth coin sorting passage 61 and close the fifth coin sorting passage 62.

When the control device (not shown) determines that the coin is A genuine according to the detection signal from the coin discriminating sensor 11 as shown in FIG. 7, it turns off the solenoid 32 as shown in FIG. The first tip 31c of the first coin holding lever 31 protrudes from the surface of the main plate 20 by the urging force of the first coin holding lever 31 to block the downstream of the fourth coin sorting passage 61, and the second tip 31d is moved to the main plate 20, the middle flow in the fourth coin sorting passage 61 is opened.

Therefore, the A inserted in the coin insertion slot 3
After the coin rolls in the coin discriminating passage 10 as shown in FIG. 6, the coin is guided to the first coin sorting passage 14 by the fake coin sorting lever 12, and thereafter, the A coin is discarded by the first coin. It is guided to the second coin sorting passage 16 by the seed sorting lever 15,
Further, thereafter, the coin is guided to the fourth coin sorting passage 61 by the second denomination sorting lever 60, and thereafter, by the first tip end portion 31 c of the first coin holding lever 31, the fourth coin sorting passage 61. It is temporarily held downstream. In addition,
After the temporary hold, when the coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 3 is regarded as an A coin by the coin discrimination sensor 11 and guided into the fourth coin sorting passage 61, the plurality of A coins are As shown in FIG. 8, the first tip portion 31c
Is temporarily held above the A coin directly supported by.

That is, even if the overflow detecting means (not shown) detects that the number of sheets stored in the coin tube 91 has reached a certain number, the inserted A coin is not immediately guided to the safe, but the fourth coin. It is temporarily stored in the sorting passage 61.

Note that, as described above, a maximum of three A coins can be temporarily stored in the fourth coin sorting passage 61, but after three A coins are temporarily stored, the A coins are inserted from the coin insertion slot 3. When inserted, the control device (not shown) performs the same processing as that for discharging the counterfeit coin G. That is, the control device (not shown) guides the inserted A coin to the fake coin discharge passage 13 by the true / false coin distribution lever 12 and returns it from a coin return opening (not shown).

Further, when the coin return lever is operated without purchasing a product in the vending machine equipped with the coin processing device 1 during the temporary holding of the A coin, the control device (not shown) As shown by the first coin holding means 30
Of the first coin holding lever 31 so that the first tip 31b of the first coin holding lever 31 is
Of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 and release the second tip portion 31 d from the main plate 20.
By projecting to the surface, the substantially middle flow of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 is closed. Then, the plurality of A coins temporarily held in the fourth coin sorting passage 61 are released from holding by the first leading end portion 31c as shown in FIG. Guided to the end and the first tip 3
The progress of the plurality of A coins located upstream of the A coin directly supported by 1b is stopped by the second leading end portion 31b and the wall surface 61a of the fourth coin sorting passage 61. Only one A coin directly supported and temporarily held by the first leading end 31c is guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61.

Further, when the coin return lever is operated without purchasing a commodity in the vending machine equipped with the coin processing device 1 during the temporary holding of the A coin, the operation signal of the coin return lever is transmitted. The control device (not shown) opens the first coin return passage 70 communicating with the coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3) by the distribution lever 35 as shown in FIG. Passage 6
9 is closed. Then, the A coin guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 is, as shown in FIG. 11, the first coin return passage communicating with the coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3) by the distribution lever 35. 70, and this A
The coin is returned to a coin return port (not shown) via the coin discharge chute 80. Therefore, in this coin processing apparatus 1, when the coin return lever is operated without purchasing the product to return the A coin, even if the coin tube 91 overflows, the actually inserted A coin is temporarily transferred. Since the A coin itself is reserved and paid out to the coin return slot, even if an A coin (counterfeit coin) manufactured so finely that it is regarded as a genuine coin by the coin sorting unit 4 is inserted,
The input A coin (fake coin) itself is paid out to the coin return slot, and the occurrence of coin swapping phenomenon is eliminated as much as possible. On the other hand, when the commodity is purchased during the temporary holding of the A coin shown in FIG. 7, the control device (not shown) controls the first coin holding means 3 based on the commodity purchase signal.
The 0 solenoid 32 is turned on. Then, as described above, only one A coin temporarily reserved downstream of the first coin sorting passage is guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61.

Further, the control device, based on the product purchase signal,
By operating the sorting lever 35, the first coin return passage 70 is closed and the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 is released, as shown in FIG. Therefore, the fourth coin sorting passage 61
Is guided to the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 by the sorting lever 35.

Further, the control device (not shown) determines whether the inserted A coin is new or old detected by passing the inserted coin through the coin discrimination sensor 11 by using the first leading end 3 of the first coin holding lever 31.
1c, the order of coins temporarily stored is stored, and based on the new and old coin information, the solenoid 51 of the second sorting means 51 is controlled. In the case of overflow, the solenoid is guided to the eleventh coin sorting passage 69. A coin is
A new coin A is detected by a detection signal from the coin discrimination sensor 11.
1 and the old coin A, the second coin as shown in FIG.
Turn on the solenoid 54 of the sorting means 52, thereby releasing the fourteenth coin sorting passage 74,
The thirteenth coin sorting passage 73 is closed.

Then, the A coin guided to the downstream end of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 is moved along the back surface 52b of the block-out lever 52 to the fourteenth coin sorting passage as shown in FIGS. The coins are guided to the coin 74 and then stored in a safe communicating with the fourteenth coin sorting passage 74.

It is to be noted that, when the coin tube 91 overflows, as shown in FIG.
1, for example, from the downstream, a new coin A1, an old coin A
2. When the A coin of the new coin A1 is temporarily reserved, the control device (not shown) controls the retained new coin A1, the old coin A2,
When the new coin A1 is processed, the solenoid 54 is turned on regardless of the new and old coin information (new, old, new) in the stored coin storage order.

If the overflow detecting means (not shown) detects that the number of C coins stored in the coin tube 92 containing only the new coin C1 has reached a certain number, the following will occur. Perform a sorting operation.

A coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 3, and
When the coin is determined to be a C coin based on the detection signal of the coin discrimination sensor 11 and the overflow detecting means detects that the number of new coins C1 accommodated in the coin tube 92 has reached a certain number, these coins are detected. On the basis of the determination signal, a control device (not shown) operates the true / false coin distribution lever 12 to close the upstream of the false coin discharging coin passage 13 and expand the upstream of the first coin sorting passage 14. At the same time, the first
Then, the denomination sort lever 15 is operated to open the upstream of the second coin sorting passage 16 and close the upstream of the third coin sorting passage 17. Further, the control device (not shown) simultaneously operates the second denomination sorting lever 60 to close the fourth coin sorting passage 61 and open the fifth coin sorting passage 62.

When the control device (not shown) determines that the coin is a genuine C based on the detection signal from the coin discrimination sensor 11, it uses the solenoid 42 as shown in FIG.
Is turned off, whereby the first tip portion 41c of the second coin holding lever 41 is projected to the surface of the main plate 20 by the urging force of the coil spring 33 to close the downstream of the fifth coin sorting passage 62, The second leading end 41 d is retracted from the fifth coin sorting passage 62 to open the substantially middle flow of the fifth coin sorting passage 62.

For this reason, C inserted into the coin slot 3
After the coin rolls in the coin discriminating passage 10 as shown in FIG. 16, the coin is guided to the first coin sorting passage 14 by the true / false coin sorting lever 12, and the C coin is thereafter moved to the first coin. It is guided to the second coin sorting passage 16 by the seed sorting lever 15, and then guided to the fifth coin sorting passage 62 by the second denomination sorting lever 60, and thereafter, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG.
Of the fifth coin sorting path 6
2 Temporarily suspended downstream. Further, after the temporary holding, the coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 3 is regarded as a C coin by the coin discrimination sensor 11, and the fifth coin sorting path 62
When guided to the inside, the plurality of C coins are temporarily reserved above the C coin directly supported by the first tip portion 41c as shown in FIG.

That is, even when the overflow detecting means (not shown) detects that the number of sheets stored in the coin tube 92 has reached a certain number, the inserted C coin is not immediately guided to the safe, but the fifth coin. It is temporarily stored in the sorting passage 62.

Note that up to three C coins can be temporarily stored in the fifth coin sorting passage 62. However, after three C coins are temporarily stored, the C coins are inserted from the coin insertion slot 3. ,
The control device (not shown) guides the inserted C coin to the fake coin discharge passage 13 by the correct / fake coin distribution lever 12, and returns it from a coin return port (not shown).

Next, when the coin return lever is operated without purchasing a product in the vending machine equipped with the coin processing device 1 during the temporary holding of the C coin, the operation signal of the coin return lever is transmitted. Based on this, the control device (not shown) turns on the solenoid 42 of the second coin holding means 40 as shown in FIG. 9, thereby moving the first tip 41b of the second coin holding lever 41 to the main plate 20. To release the downstream of the fifth coin sorting passage 62,
The second tip portion 41 d is projected from the surface of the main plate 20 to close the substantially middle flow of the fifth coin sorting passage 62. Then, the plurality of C coins temporarily held in the fifth coin sorting passage 62 are released from being held by the first leading end 41c as shown in FIG. The plurality of C coins guided to the end and located upstream of the C coin directly supported by the first tip 41b are stopped by the second tip 41b. Only one C coin which is directly supported and temporarily reserved by the first leading end portion 41c and the wall surface 62a of the fifth coin sorting passage 62 is guided to the downstream end of the fifth coin sorting passage 62.

Further, when the coin return lever is operated without purchasing the commodity in the vending machine equipped with the coin processing device 1 at the time of holding the C coin, if the coin return lever is operated based on the operation signal of the coin return lever, The control device (not shown) is shown in FIG.
As shown by 1, the sorting lever 35 opens the second coin return passage 72 communicating with the counterfeit coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3) and closes the twelfth coin sorting passage 70. Then, the C coin guided to the downstream end of the fifth coin sorting passage 62 is sorted by the sorting lever 35 to the second coin return passage 72 communicating with the coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3), and the C coin is separated. Is the coin discharge chute 80
Is returned to a coin return slot (not shown).

Therefore, in the coin processing apparatus 1, when returning the C coin by operating the coin return lever without purchasing the commodity, even if the coin tube 92 overflows, the actually inserted coin C is returned. Since the coins are temporarily held and the C coins themselves are paid out to the coin return slot, even if a coin coin (fake coin) manufactured so finely that it is regarded as a genuine coin by the coin sorting unit 4 is inserted, The input C
The coin (fake coin) itself will be paid out to the coin return slot, and the occurrence of the coin replacement phenomenon will be eliminated as much as possible. On the other hand, at the time of temporary holding of the C coin shown in FIG.
When a product is purchased, based on the product purchase signal,
The control device (not shown) turns on the solenoid 42 of the second coin holding means 40. Then, as in the case described above, one sheet of C temporarily suspended downstream of the fifth coin sorting passage 62.
Only coins are guided to the downstream end of the fifth coin sorting passage 62.

Further, the control device, based on the product purchase signal,
By operating the distribution lever 35, the second coin return passage 72 is closed and the twelfth coin selection passage 71 is released as shown in FIG. Therefore, the fifth coin sorting passage 62
Is guided to the twelfth coin sorting passage 71 by the sorting lever 35.

The controller (not shown) determines whether the inserted C coin is new or old by detecting the inserted coin passing through the coin discrimination sensor 11 by using the first leading end 4 of the second coin holding lever 41.
1c, the order of the coins temporarily stored is stored, and based on the new and old coin information, the solenoid 84 of the second sorting means 81 is controlled. In the case of overflow, the solenoid 84 is guided to the twelfth coin sorting passage 71. C coin is
The new coin C is detected by the detection signal from the coin discrimination sensor 11.
1 and the old coin C, the second coin as shown in FIG.
Turn on the solenoid 84 of the sorting means 81, thereby releasing the sixteenth coin sorting passage 76,
The fifteenth coin sorting passage 75 is closed.

Then, the C coin guided to the downstream end of the twelfth coin sorting passage 71 is moved along the rear surface 52b of the block-out lever 52 to the sixteenth coin sorting passage as shown in FIGS. The coin is then stored in a safe (not shown) communicating with the sixteenth coin sorting passage 64.

Therefore, according to the above-described configuration, when a commodity is purchased after the temporary storage of C coins, the inserted C coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 3 after overflowing in the coin tube 92 are replaced with new coins C1. Or the old coin C2, it can be stored in a safe (not shown).

When the coin tube 92 overflows, for example, new coins C1, old coins C2 and C coins of the new coin C1 are temporarily stored in the fifth coin sorting passage 62 from the downstream as shown in FIG. In this case, the control device (not shown) turns on the solenoid 84 regardless of the stored coin new / old information (new, old, new) in the order of coin storage when processing each of the held coins.

As described above, in the coin processing apparatus of the present invention, the first and second coin holding means 30, 40 are provided downstream of the first and second coin holding means 30, 40, and are temporarily provided by the first and second coin holding means 30, 40. The reserved A and C coins are respectively assigned to the first and
Second coin return passages 70 and 72 and each coin tube 9
A first distributing means including a distributing lever 35 for distributing the signals to the first and second distributing levers;
Each of the second coins is composed of block out levers 52 and 82 for distributing the A coin and the C coin distributed to the coin tubes 91 and 92 by the distribution lever 35 to the coin tube 91 and the safe and the coin tube 92 and the safe, respectively. Since the coins are provided with the sorting means 51 and 81, the coin discrimination sensor 11 discriminates the old and new of each A coin and each C coin, and based on the discrimination of the old and new coins of each A coin and each C coin, Each second control is performed by a control device not shown.
Of the old coins A2, C by operating the sorting means 51, 81
By distributing 2 to the safe, each old coin can be collected in the safe.

Therefore, with the coin processing apparatus of the present invention, old 500 yen coins can be collected and use of old 500 yen coins can be prevented as much as possible.

In the coin processing apparatus 1 of this embodiment,
Since the second sorting means 51, 81 constituting the coin processing device of the present invention are composed of the block-out levers 51, 52, the block-out lever is arranged when manufacturing the coin processing device of the present invention. The structure of the installed conventional coin processing apparatus can be changed in design and manufactured, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost.

In the coin processing apparatus 1 of this embodiment,
The second sorting means 51 and 81 constituting the coin processing device of the present invention are respectively replaced with block-out levers 51 and 5.
2 so that each coin tube 91, 92
The block-out levers 51 and 52 are connected to the coin tubes 91 and
It can also be used as a normal block-out lever that operates when 92 is full.

In the coin processing apparatus 1 of this embodiment,
Although the second sorting means 51 and 81 are constituted by the block-out levers 52 and 82, the second sorting means 51 and 81 transfer the A coin and the C coin to the first and second coin return passages 70 respectively. , 72 and the eleventh and twelfth coin sorting passages 69, 70, and may be, for example, a sorting lever whose upper end rotates about the lower end axis.

In the coin processing apparatus 1 of the above embodiment,
The coins to be processed based on the old and new coins are A coins and C coins. However, in the coin processing apparatus of the present invention, the coins to be sorted are not limited to these, and the target coins may be B coins or D coins. Good.

Note that the conventional coin processing apparatus employs a method of freely setting the number of sheets accommodated in a coin tube, that is, a so-called tube remaining amount method. This is a method adopted to reduce the number of coins stored in a coin tube prepared as change, such as mischief using a stun gun or wireless communication (and depending on the setting price of the vending machine itself, large coins Etc.)
This is a method adopted to minimize the damage caused by malfunction of the coin processing device. By intentionally freely controlling the solenoids 54 and 84 like the block-out levers 52 and 82 of the coin processing device 1 of this embodiment,
The number of stored coin tubes 91 and 92 can be set.

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As described above, according to the coin processing apparatus of the present invention, the coins which are disposed downstream of the coin holding means and which are temporarily held by the coin holding means are returned to the return passage and the coin storage means. A first distributing means for distributing, and a second distributing means disposed downstream of the first distributing means and distributing coins distributed to the coin storing means by the first distributing means to the coin storing means and the safe. The coin discriminating means determines whether the coin is new or old, and operates the second sorting means on the basis of the discrimination of the new coin by the coin discriminating means. When the coins are sorted to the safe, each old coin can be collected.

Therefore, with the coin processing apparatus of the present invention, old coins (old 500 yen) can be collected and old coins (500 yen) can be collected.
The use of yen coins) can be prevented as much as possible.

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FIG. 1 is a conceptual perspective view of a coin processing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual front view of a main part of a coin processing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual front view of a main part of a coin processing apparatus according to the present invention, showing coin processing of counterfeit coins.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual perspective view of a main part of FIG. 2, showing an operation of a first denomination sorting lever.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual perspective view of a main part of FIG. 2, showing an operation of a first denomination sorting lever.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of A coin.

7 is a conceptual sectional view of a main part of FIG. 6, showing the operation of a coin holding unit, a first sorting unit, and a second sorting unit;

8 is a conceptual front view of a main part showing the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of A coin.

FIG. 9 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing operations of a coin holding unit, a first sorting unit, and a second sorting unit of the coin processing apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing operations of a coin holding unit, a first sorting unit, and a second sorting unit of the coin processing apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 11 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing operations of a coin holding unit, a first sorting unit, and a second sorting unit of the coin processing apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 12 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing operations of a coin holding unit, a first sorting unit, and a second sorting unit of the coin processing apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 13 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing operations of a coin holding unit, a first sorting unit, and a second sorting unit of the coin processing apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 14 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of A coin.

FIG. 15 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of A coin.

FIG. 16 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of C coins.

FIG. 17 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of C coins.

FIG. 18 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of C coins.

19 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of C coins.

FIG. 20 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of B coins.

FIG. 21 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of a D coin.

FIG. 22 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of A and C coins.

FIG. 23 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing device of FIG. 1, illustrating coin processing of B coins.

FIG. 24 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of a D coin.

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11: coin discriminating means 16, 60, 65, 66 ... denomination sorting means 14, 16, 17, 61, 62, 67, 68, 69, 7
1, 73, 74, 75, 76 ... special coin passage 30, 40 ... coin holding means 91, 92, 93, 94 ... coin accommodating means comprising a plurality of coin tubes 70, 72 ... return passage 35 ... first sorting Means 51, 81: Second sorting means 52, 82: Block-out lever

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a coin processing apparatus used for vending machines, currency exchange machines, service equipment, etc., which sorts and stores input coins by denomination and pays out the sorted and stored coins as change.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, vending machines, currency exchange machines, service equipment and the like are provided with a coin processing device which sorts and stores coins to be inserted by denomination and pays out the sorted and stored coins as change. . Such a coin processing device is roughly composed of the following four parts. (1) An apparatus main body constituting a housing of a coin processing apparatus. (2) A coin sorting unit disposed at the top of the apparatus main body and sorts authenticity of inserted coins and genuine coins by denomination. (3) A coin housing comprising a plurality of coin tubes arranged in the apparatus main body located below the coin sorting section and storing and storing genuine coins sorted by denomination by the coin sorting section, respectively, by denomination. Department. (4) A coin dispensing unit that is disposed in the apparatus main body located below the coin accommodating unit and that pays out genuine coins accommodated in the coin accommodating unit as change. On the other hand, in a vending machine equipped with a coin processing device having such a structure, for example, after a purchaser inserts a coin to purchase a product, the purchase of the product is stopped for any reason,
To return coins, operate the coin return lever provided in the vending machine. Then, the coin processing device
Since a coin of the same amount as the input amount is returned to the coin return slot, a product purchaser who wishes to return the input coin only has to collect the coin returned to the coin return slot. By the way, in the above-mentioned general coin processing device, such a coin returning process is based on the operation of the coin return lever, and the coin payout unit pays out the same amount of coin as the inserted coin from the coin storage unit to the coin return slot. It is done by. That is, in the general coin processing device, when performing the return processing of coins, instead of paying out the inserted coins themselves inserted by the purchaser to the coin return slot, among the genuine coins previously stored in the coin storage unit, A coin equivalent to the amount of the input is paid out to a coin return slot. As described above, in the conventional coin processing device, when returning the inserted coins, instead of paying out the actually inserted coins themselves, the amount of the inserted coins from the coins stored in the coin storage unit in advance is determined. Since the same amount of coins is paid out, for example, a counterfeit coin (a counterfeit coin) that is so sophisticated that it is regarded as a genuine coin by the coin sorting unit is inserted into the coin processing device and then the commodity is purchased. If the coin return lever is operated without any problem, despite the insertion of counterfeit coins, genuine coins of the amount corresponding to the inserted amount will be paid out to the coin return slot, and the so-called coin replacement phenomenon will occur. appear. In order to prevent such coin swap phenomenon, a plurality of denomination sorting levers for sorting coins regarded as genuine coins into denominations as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-288480. A coin holding lever is provided at the downstream end of the coin sorting passage where the coins are arranged, that is, at the downstream end of the coin passage where coins are finally sorted and guided by denomination, and the coin holding lever temporarily holds inserted coins. If the coin return lever is operated without purchasing the product, the coin holding lever released by the coin holding lever is temporarily released, and the coin processing device that pays out the input coin itself to the coin return slot, That is, a so-called actual coin return type coin processing apparatus has been proposed. According to the actual coin return type coin processing device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-288480, when returning a coin by operating the coin return lever, the actually inserted coin itself is paid out. Even if coins (counterfeit coins) that have been forged so finely that they are considered genuine by the coin sorting unit are inserted, the coins (counterfeit coins) themselves are paid out to the coin return slot. The occurrence of the switching phenomenon will be eliminated as much as possible.

By the way, according to the conventional coin processing apparatus, like the actual coin return type coin processing apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-288480,
The occurrence of coin swapping phenomenon can be prevented as much as possible. However, the use of counterfeit coins cannot be prevented, and therefore, new counterfeit coins are difficult to counterfeit.
A plan to issue zero yen coins is underway. On the other hand, when this new 500 yen coin is issued, the old 500 yen coin and the new 5 yen coin are issued.
The old 500-yen coin is liable to be forged, but the old 500-yen coin must be collected in order to stop the use of the old 500-yen coin in order to prevent it from being forged. . However, in the conventional coin processing device, unlike the coin processing device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-288480, it is not possible to collect the old 500 yen coin, so that the use of the old 500 yen coin cannot be prevented. There's a problem. Further, in the conventional coin processing device, there is a coin processing device in which the number of coins accommodated in each coin tube of the coin accommodating portion is freely set, that is, a so-called tube residual system is adopted. According to the processing device, the number of coins in a coin tube prepared as change can be reduced, and in particular, depending on the setting price of the vending machine main body, the number of coins that can be stored in high value coins can be minimized. Damage caused when the coin processing device malfunctions due to mischief or the like using wireless communication can be minimized. In the conventional coin processing apparatus of the remaining tube type, usually, each full sensor of a coin tube accommodating various coins is arranged according to a set number of coin tubes, and the number of coins accommodated in the coin tube is equal to the set number of coins. When the number of coins is reached, it is determined that the coin tube is full, and coins thereafter are stored in the safe. On the other hand, in a conventional coin processing device, each coin tube constituting a coin accommodating portion guides coins to the coin tube at normal times when the coin tube is not full with the accommodated coin, and when the coin tube is full, the coin tube is replaced with the accommodated coin. There is a lever that engages and guides coins to a safe, that is, a coin processing device that includes a so-called block-out lever. In a conventional coin processing device that includes the block-out lever, the block-out lever is used when the coin tube is full. In this case, the above-mentioned tube residual method cannot be adopted because the structure is such that the coin is engaged with the accommodated coin and operates. In view of the circumstances described above, a first object of the present invention is to provide a coin processing device that prevents old coins from being used as much as possible by collecting old coins. A second object of the present invention is to provide a coin processing device that employs a tube remaining method.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a coin discriminating means for discriminating the true or false of a coin to be inserted and a denomination of a genuine coin; A plurality of denomination sorting means for sorting the coins into special coin passages, a coin holding means disposed downstream of the special coin passages, and temporarily holding coins guided to the special coin passages, A coin processing device, which is provided downstream of the coin holding means and includes a coin storage means comprising a plurality of coin tubes for loading and storing coins falling from the coin holding means, is provided downstream of the coin holding means. First sorting means for sorting coins temporarily held by the coin holding means to a return passage and the coin storage means;
And second distributing means for distributing coins distributed to the coin storing means by the first distributing means to the coin storing means and the safe. . Further, in order to achieve the first and second objects described above, in the second invention, coin discriminating means for discriminating the true and false of the inserted coin and the denomination of the genuine coin,
A plurality of denomination sorting means for sorting the determined genuine coins into special coin passages according to denominations, and coins disposed downstream of the special coin passages and temporarily holding coins guided to the special coin passages In a coin processing device comprising a holding means and a coin storage means arranged downstream of the coin holding means and comprising a plurality of coin tubes for loading and storing coins falling from the coin holding means, A first sorting unit arranged downstream, for sorting coins temporarily held by the coin holding unit to the return passage and the coin storage unit, and a first sorting unit arranged downstream of the first sorting unit; A second sorting means for sorting the coins sorted to the coin storing means by the first sorting means to the coin storing means and a safe, wherein the second sorting means comprises There the overflow, the coins sorted into the coin accommodating unit by the first distributing means is composed of a blockout lever which guides to the safe, and the blockout lever so as to be actuated by a solenoid.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the first and second inventions will be described.
A coin processing apparatus will be described in detail in one embodiment. FIG. 1 shows the first and
FIG. 5 is a conceptual perspective view of a coin processing device 1 according to a second invention.
You. This coin processing device 1 can also be roughly classified as in the prior art.
And four parts. That is, this coin processing device
1 also forms an apparatus main body 2 and the apparatus main body 2
The coins inserted at the top and inserted from the coin slot 3
A coin sorting unit 4 for sorting the true and false coins and the denominations of the coins,
Arranged below the coin sorting unit 4 and sorted by the coin sorting unit 4
Coins to accommodate each genuine coin for each denomination
Coin storage unit 5 formed of
In the coin storage unit 5 according to the amount of change.
And a coin payout unit 6 for paying out coins. In addition,
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 7 indicates a coin which is stored particularly frequently used coins in advance.
Auxiliary tube, symbol 8 enters the coin processing device 1
A liquid discharge channel that removes the drained liquid (liquid such as detergent) to the outside
It is a tube. Next, coin selection of the coin processing device 1 described above.
The separate part 4 will be described in detail. FIG. 2 is a conceptual view of a main part of the coin processing device 1.
It is a front view. The coin sorting unit 4 of the coin processing device 1 includes:
Basically, four types of A genuine coins and B genuine coins with different diameters
Coins, C genuine coins, D genuine coins and counterfeit coins,
In addition, A genuine coin is replaced by new coin A1 and old coin A2, and coin C is
The new coin C1 and the old coin C2 are respectively discriminated.
You. Immediately below the coin slot 3 of the coin sorting section 4,
A coin discriminating passage 10 inclined to the right is formed.
Among them are the true and false of coins, the denomination of genuine coins, the old and new of genuine A, and
And a coin discriminating sensor 11 for discriminating between new and old coins C.
Have been. On the other hand, at the end of the coin discriminating passage 10,
Coins transferred from the coin discrimination passage 10 are sorted into true and false coins
Genuine and counterfeit coins that guide genuine and counterfeit coins to a special coin aisle
A true / false coin sorting lever 12, which is a separating part, is provided. What
The true / false coin sorting lever 12 is centered on the lower shaft 12a.
A type of distribution that opens and closes vertically at the top of the drawing
It is a bar. And, by this fake coin distribution lever 12,
The end of the coin discrimination passage 10 is
A counterfeit coin discharge passage 13 for guiding counterfeit money and regarded as a true coin
It branches into a first coin sorting passage 14 that guides only coins.
Have been. On the other hand, at the end of the
Of the coin paths formed, the counterfeit coin discharge path 13 is
1, the coin selection shown in FIG.
A coin discharge chute 80 (see FIG.
3), and this coin discharge chute 80 is
As shown by 3, it is formed to be inclined to the left of the drawing.
You. The coin discharge chute 80 is a coin (not shown).
It is in communication with the return
The counterfeit coin G is inserted into a coin discharging shoe as shown by an arrow in FIG.
The coin is returned to the coin return port through the port 80. FIG.
At the downstream end of the first coin sorting passage 14 indicated by
It is regarded as genuine coins transferred into the first coin sorting passage 14.
Coins, that is, four types of coins A, B, C and D
A group of A and C coins and a group of B and D coins
The first gold, which is the first denomination sorter to be distributed to the loop
A seed distribution lever 15 is provided. Also, this first
The first coin sorting path 1 is moved by the denomination sorting lever 15.
4 tilts to the left of the drawing that guides only coin groups A and C
The inclined second coin sorting passage 16 and coin groups B and D
The third coin selection slightly inclined to the right of the drawing that guides only
It branches to another passage 17. In addition, the above-mentioned first gold
As shown in FIG. 2, the seed distribution lever 15 is entirely
Are formed in a substantially L-shape. This first denomination sorting
The bar 15 is shown in FIG.
Protruding from the surface of the main plate 20 of the coin sorter 4
The second coin sorting passage 16 on the side is opened,
In addition, as shown in FIG.
The first coin closing the second coin sorting passage 16 when the
And the main plate 2 as shown in FIG.
0, the third coin sorting passage 1 on the bottom
7 and, as shown in FIG.
When the third coin sorting passage 17 is sucked toward the
And a second gate 15b to be opened. This
According to the first denomination sort lever 15 as described above,
The denomination sorting lever 15 is moved to the main plate as shown in FIG.
20, the second coin sorting passage 16 is opened.
And the third coin sorting passage 17 is closed,
Only the groups A and C are guided to the second coin sorting passage 16.
It is. Also, the first denomination sort lever 15 is shown in FIG.
When the main plate 20 is sucked, the second coin selection
Another passage 16 is closed, and third coin sorting passage 17 is closed.
Since the coins are released, only the coin groups B and D
The coin is guided to the third coin sorting passage 17. On the other hand, as shown in FIG.
As described above, the downstream end of the second coin sorting passage 16 is
Coin group transferred into the second coin sorting passage 16
A second denomination to divide A and C into A and C coins
A second denomination sorting lever 60, which is a separating part, is provided.
You. Then, the second denomination sorting lever 60 moves the
The second coin sorting passage 16 is a second coin sorting passage 16 for guiding only coin A.
No. 4 coin sorting passage 61 and a fifth coin guiding only C coin
It branches into a coin sorting passage 62. Note that this second
The denomination sorting lever 60 is positioned at the right end 60 around the left end shaft 60a.
b is a type of denomination sorter that opens and closes vertically to the drawing
It is a bar. Also, as shown in FIG. 2, the third coin
At the downstream end of the sorting passage 17, the back of the main plate 20
6th coin sorter formed on the side and leading to the safe not shown
The path 63 and the seventh coin sorting path 64
A third denomination sorting lever 65, which is the third denomination sorting section, is provided.
Have been. The third denomination sort lever 65 will be described later.
Coin tubes 93 and 9 of the coin storage unit 5 (FIG. 1)
B coins or D coins stored and accommodated in
When the bar overflows, the overflowed B coin
Or a sixth coin sorting pass for the D coin to the safe side
While guiding the sorting to the road 63, each coin tube 9
B coins and D coins stored and stored respectively in 3, 94
Normally, when there is no overflow, the third coin sorting passage
The coin groups B and D that have passed through No. 17 are passed through the seventh coin passage 6
4 The third denomination sorting lever 6
5 also has the upper end perpendicular to the drawing centering on the lower end shaft 65a.
This is a denomination sorting lever that can be opened and closed. FIG.
As shown by, at the downstream end of the seventh coin sorting passage 64,
A coin group guided to the seventh coin sorting passage 64
Fourth denomination sorts B and D into B and D coins
A fourth denomination sorter lever 66 is provided.
You. The fourth denomination sorting lever 66 is used for the first denomination sorting.
This lever has the same structure as the lever 15, and this fourth denomination
According to the sorting lever 66, the fourth denomination sorting lever 66 is used.
Is projected from the main plate 20, the eighth coin sorting
The passage 67 is opened, and the ninth coin sorting passage 68 is closed.
Because it is closed, only the B coin is proposed to the eighth coin sorting passage 67.
In addition, the fourth denomination sort lever 66 is
The eighth coin sorting passage 67 is closed when it is sucked to the port 20 side.
And the ninth coin sorting passage 68 is opened.
Then, only the D coin is guided to the ninth coin sorting passage 68.
You. Also, downstream of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 described above.
Is regarded as an A coin, as shown in FIG.
A coin passing through the sorting passage 61 is replaced with a new coin A1.
Or old coin A2, temporarily hold
A first coin holding hand comprising a first coin holding lever 31
A step 30 is provided. This first coin holding means 30
As shown in FIG. 7, which is a conceptual cross-sectional view of a main part of FIG.
A coin passing through the coin passage 61 and regarded as an A coin is
First coin holding lever to temporarily hold new or old coins
And a solenoid for driving the first coin holding lever 31.
And a first holding unit driving means including a solenoid 32.
The first coin holding lever 31 is provided with a shaft.
With a metal lever supported rotatably around 31a
The rear end of the solenoid 32 connected to the drive shaft 32a.
Part 31b and a first coin appearing in the fourth coin sorting passage 61
The tip where the tip 31c and the second tip 31d are formed
And a part. Also, the first coin holding lever
Drive shaft of solenoid 32 connected to rear end 31b of 31
A coil spring 33 is fitted into 32a. like this
According to the first coin holding means 30, the initial state shown in FIG.
In the state, the first coin holding lever 31 is
The tip is turned counterclockwise around the shaft 31a by the urging force of
It is constantly energized and stopped, and the first tip 31c is
The fourth coin sorting passage 6 projecting from the surface of the
1 while the second distal end 31d is closed
The fourth coin sorting passage 61 is retracted from the plate 20 and
It releases the middle class. In this initial state, as shown in FIG.
A coin is guided to the fourth coin sorting passage 61
And a first tip portion 31c of the first coin holding lever 31
Supports the periphery of the A coin, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.
To hold the A coin, and further to hold the A coin.
After the stay, a plurality of coins A are guided to the fourth coin sorting passage 61.
Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the first distal end portion 31c is
These A coins are directly transferred to the first tip 31c.
Hold temporarily above the supported A coin. Also not shown
Based on the drive signal from the control device, the solenoid 3 shown in FIG.
2 to turn on the rear end 31b of the first coin holding lever 31
Is sucked upward in the drawing, the first coin holding lever 31
Is opposed to the urging force of the coil spring 32 as shown in FIG.
The first tip 31 rotates clockwise about the axis 31a.
e is withdrawn from the main plate 20 to sort the fourth coin
While releasing the downstream of the passage 61, the second tip 31
d to the surface of the main plate 20 to select the fourth coin.
A substantially middle flow in the separate passage 61 is closed. Then, the first coin vault
The retaining lever 31 is used to temporarily hold a plurality of A coins.
As shown in FIG. 9, the front end 31c of the plurality of A
The coin is released from the hold and the second leading end 31d is released.
A coin directly supported by the first tip 31c
Of the plurality of A coins temporarily held above
The peripheral surface of the coin A located at the lower part is moved to the fourth coin sorting passage 61.
Supported by the wall surface 61a and the second tip portion 31d,
The plurality of A coins are passed through the fourth coin sorting passage 61 substantially in the middle.
As a result, only one A coin is
It will be guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61.
You. In FIG. 9, the second tip 31d and the fourth coin
Temporarily stopped by the wall surface 61a of the sorting passage 61
The illustration of a plurality of A coins (FIG. 8) is partially omitted.
Also, based on a drive signal from a control device (not shown),
When the guide 32 is turned off, the drive shaft 32a of the solenoid 32 is turned off.
Is caused by the urging force of the coil spring 33 as shown in FIG.
The slide returns to the bottom of the drawing and the first coin holding lever
-31 is rotated counterclockwise through the shaft 31a,
As a result, the first distal end portion 31c is
Closes downstream of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 projecting from the surface
Also, the second tip part 31d is
Evacuates and releases the almost middle flow in the fourth coin sorting passage 61
It returns to the initial state. Then, the first coin holding lever
The second front end 31d of the A-31
Release the suspension of the coins, and
Guide the A coins downstream of the fourth coin sorting passage 61
At the same time, the first tip portion 31c is used for sorting the fourth coin.
Of the plurality of A coins guided to the downstream of the passage 61,
A coin located at the bottom is supported as shown in FIG.
A coin that has been used and an A coin that is upstream from the A coin
Is temporarily stored in the coin sorting passage 61. Also shown in FIG.
Downstream of the fifth coin sorting passage 62, the coins are regarded as C coins.
The coin passing through the fifth coin sorting passage 62 is
Regardless of whether the coin is a new coin C1 or an old coin C2
From the second coin holding lever 41 that is temporarily held.
A second coin holding means 40 is provided. This second
As shown in FIG. 7, the coin holding means 40 of the fifth coin
All new and old coins regarded as C coins passing through passage 62
A second coin holding lever 41 for temporarily holding coins,
And a solenoid 42 for driving the coin holding lever 41
Coil spring 43 inserted into drive shaft 42a of solenoid 42
And second holding unit driving means comprising:
The second coin holding lever 41 is provided with the first coin holding lever.
This lever has the same structure as the retaining lever 31. Also, the second
Coin holding means has the same structure as the first coin holding means.
You. According to such a second coin holding means 40, coins
C which is regarded as C and is guided to the fifth coin sorting passage 62
About coins, the same as the above-mentioned first coin holding means 30
Operation can be performed. Further, the first hard disk shown in FIG.
Of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 downstream of the coin holding means 30
At the downstream end, as shown in FIG.
An eleventh coin sorting passage 69 formed immediately below
A coin discharging shoe formed on the front side of the coin receiving portion 5;
And a first coin return passage 70 communicating with the first coin 80 (FIG. 3).
Is formed. Second coin holding means shown in FIG.
The downstream end of the fifth coin sorting passage 62 located downstream of 40
7, just below the fifth coin sorting passage 62.
Twelfth coin sorting passage 71 formed in
5 and a coin discharge chute 80 (see FIG.
A second coin return passage 72 communicating with 3) is formed.
I have. On the other hand, the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 and the fourth coin sorting passage 61
At the downstream end of the coin sorting passage 62 of No. 5, there is a fourth coin sorting passage.
The A coin guided to the downstream end of the path 61 is replaced with the eleventh coin.
Connected to the coin sorting passage 69 and the coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3).
And the first coin return passage 70
In the meantime, the C coin passing through the fifth coin sorting passage 62 is
The twelfth coin sorting passage 71 and the coin discharge chute 8
0 (FIG. 3) and the second coin return passage 72.
The sorting means, which is the first sorting means of the present invention for sorting.
A bar 35 is provided. This distribution lever 35
Return coins without purchasing products when holding coins temporarily
When the lever is operated, as shown in FIG.
The first coin sorting passage 69 is closed and the first coin return passage 7 is closed.
0 and release the twelfth coin sorting passage 71
The second coin return passage 72 is opened by closing. for that reason,
A coin guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61
Is determined to be a new coin A1 or an old coin by the distribution lever 35.
Regardless of coin A2, as shown in FIG.
It is guided to the coin return passage 70, and the coin discharge chute 80
(FIG. 3) is ejected from a coin return port (not shown), and
At the same time, the C coin passing through the downstream of the fifth coin sorting passage 62
Whether the coin is a new coin C1 by the sorting lever 35 or not.
Regardless of the old coin C2, the second coin return passage 72
Through the coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3).
It will be discharged from the coin return. Also, this distribution
The lever 35 is a coin return lever when the A coin is temporarily held.
FIG. 9 shows a case where a product is purchased without being operated.
As shown by, the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 is released and the
While closing the first coin return passage 70, the second coin
Release the sorting passage 71 and close the second coin return passage 72
I do. Therefore, at the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61
The A-coin inside the A-coin is renewed by the distribution lever 35.
Regardless of whether it is coin A1 or old coin A2, the eleventh
Of the coin sorting path 69, and at the same time, the fifth coin
The C coin passing through the downstream end of the coin sorting passage 62 is
-35, the C coin is a new coin C1 or an old coin C
Regardless of 2, it is guided to the twelfth coin sorting passage 71
Is done. Note that the distribution lever 35 also has the lower shaft 35a
A denomination of the type whose upper end opens and closes vertically to the drawing
Distributing lever, which is opened and closed by a solenoid (not shown)
Be moved. In addition, the true / false coin sorting lever 12 described above
The first to fourth denomination sorting levers (15, 60, 65, 6
6) also opens and closes with a solenoid (not shown), as is well known.
Driven. Also, the downstream end of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69
Has an eleventh coin sorting passage 69
13 coin sorting passage 73 and the coin storage unit 5 on the rear side.
A fourteenth coin sorting passage that is set up and communicates with a safe not shown
And a twelfth coin sorting passage.
At the downstream end of 71, directly below the twelfth coin sorting passage 71
15th coin sorting passage 75 formed in
No. 16 which is provided on the back side of No. 5 and communicates with a safe (not shown).
Coin selection path 76 is formed. Next, in FIG.
The coin storage unit 5 of the coin processing device 1 will be described in detail. Coin collection
The container 5 is basically composed of four types of A having different diameters.
Items that store genuine coins, B genuine coins, C genuine coins, and D genuine coins
However, for A genuine coin and C genuine coin, the coin sorting unit 4
Therefore, the following processing is performed based on the old and new coins determined.
Is Umono. This coin accommodating section 5 accommodates an A coin.
A coin tube 91 and a coin tube for storing C coins
B 92, a coin tube 93 containing B coins,
A coin tube 94 for storing coins,
7. Of these, coin tubes
93 is provided at the downstream end of the eighth coin sorting passage 67,
The in-tube 94 is located at the downstream end of the ninth coin sorting passage 68.
It is arranged. The coin tube 91 is shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the thirteenth coin passage 73 is provided at the downstream end.
The coin tube 92 is connected to the fifteenth coin passage 75.
At the downstream end. Also, the coin tube 91
And the coin tube 92 as shown in FIG.
The so-called block-out levers 52 and 82 are arranged, respectively.
The block-out levers 52, 82
Have the same structure and replace the block-out lever 52.
When described and described, usually, a circumferential surface having a gentle peripheral surface is formed.
It is composed of a surface portion 52a and a flat rear portion 52b.
And is rotatably supported via a shaft 52c. This
The lockout lever 52 is generally connected to the coin tube 9.
Normally when block 1 is not full of A coins,
Abutment of coin passing through out lever 51 on peripheral surface 52a
Is rotated clockwise around the axis 51c by the
Into the coin tube 91, and
When the inside of the bus 91 is full of A coins,
A coin loaded and accommodated in the bead 91 is located below the peripheral surface 52a.
And the block-out lever 52 is
This position is kept clockwise around c.
Guide coin A along face 95b and pass it through a safe (not shown).
It is to be distributed to the 14th coin sorting passage 74.
You. Each block out lever normally used in this way
In the coin processing apparatus 1, the coin discriminating center
New and old A coins and old and new C coins
Based on the results of the discrimination, proposals for distributing to particular passages
Each of the second sorting means 51 and 81 of the invention of the present application
It is used as a product. This second sorter
Step 51 is, as shown in FIG.
The lever 52 and the block-out lever 52 are connected to the shaft 52c.
A bearing portion 53 rotatably supported through
A solenoid 54 having an engageable drive shaft 54a;
The coin tube 91 is disposed in the in-tube 91.
To detect whether the number of stored sheets has reached a certain number.
And overflow detection means.
The bearing 53 is formed on the block-out lever 52.
Of the solenoid 54,
And a rear end that can be engaged with the drive shaft 54a.
You. The drive shaft 54a of the solenoid 54 is substantially L-shaped.
Each of the drive shafts 54a has a coil shape.
The spring 55 is fitted. Such a second sort
In the means 51, in the initial state, the block-out lever 5
2 is moved to the initial position in FIG. 7 by the urging force of the coil spring 55.
The drive shaft 54a is stopped, and the tip 54b of the drive shaft 54a is
3 supports the rear end from below. At this time, A coin
Is guided to the downstream end of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69,
The A coin is placed below the peripheral surface 52a as shown in FIG.
Touch the block-out lever 52 with the shaft 52c as the center
In the direction of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69
The A coin guided to the end of the flow
Is guided to the thirteenth coin passage 73, and the thirteenth coin
Coin tube 91 provided at the downstream end of coin passage 73
It is guided inside and stored. Also, a control device (not shown)
When the solenoid 54 is turned on based on the drive signal from
The drive shaft 54a is, as shown in FIG.
Along the longitudinal direction of the coin tube 91 against the urging force of
Move upward in the drawing and hold the rear end of the support 53 upward.
Raise the block out lever 52 and move the shaft 52c
Rotate clockwise to the center. At this time, the A coin is the first
When guided to the downstream end of the coin sorting passage 69, the A coin
As shown in FIG. 13, coins are
It is guided along the back part 52b and leads to a safe (not shown).
The coin is guided to a fourteenth coin sorting passage 74. like this
Second sorting means including a block-out lever 52
51, the overflow of the coin tube 91
If the number of sheets stored in the coin tube 91 is
Normally when it is determined that the number of sheets has not reached the
A coin guided to the downstream end of the coin sorting passage 69 of
A thirteenth coin in which coin A1 communicates with coin tube 91
The coin A2 is guided to the sorting passage 73 and the old coin A2 is transferred to a safe (not shown).
The coin is sorted and guided to the fourteenth coin sorting passage 74 leading to it.
You. In addition, coil detection is performed by the overflow detection sensor.
It is determined that the number of sheets stored in the tube 91 has reached a certain number.
In the case of being performed, at the downstream end of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69,
The coin A that has reached the coin is distributed by the second sorting means 51 to the coin.
Regardless of whether the coin is a new coin A1 or an old coin A2
Sorted to the fourteenth coin sorting passage 74 leading to a safe not shown
Be killed. Also, the blower provided in the coin tube 92
Second distribution means 81 comprising a lockout lever 82
Also, the above-mentioned second sorting means of the coin tube 91
51, the second sorting means 8
1, the overflow detection of the coin tube 92 is performed.
The number of sheets stored in the coin tube 92 is constant by the ejection means
Normally when it is determined that the number has not been reached, the twelfth
The C coin reaching the downstream end of the coin sorting passage 71 is a new coin C
Fifteenth coin sorter 1 communicates with coin tube 92
Guided to road 75, old coin C2 leads to safe not shown
The coin is sorted and guided to the sixteenth coin sorting passage 76. Ma
The overflow detecting means of the coin tube 92
As a result, the number of sheets stored in the coin tube 92 reaches a certain number.
If it is determined that the twelfth coin sorting passage 71
The coin C that has reached the downstream end is sent to the second sorting unit 81.
Whether the C coin is a new coin C1 or an old coin C2
Regardless, the 16th coin sorting passage 7 leading to a safe not shown
Assigned to 6. Next, the coin processing device 1 described above
The operation will be described, and the configuration will be described in more detail. FIG.
Coin G inserted into the coin insertion slot 3 as shown in FIG.
Determined as a fake coin based on the detection signal of the discrimination sensor 11
And the true / false coin sorting lever 12 is false based on the determination signal.
The coin discharge passage 13 is expanded, and at the same time, the first coin sorting passage 1
Block upstream of 4. Then, the coin discriminating passage 10 is rolled.
The moving counterfeit coin G is passed through the counterfeit coin distribution lever 12 by the counterfeit coin distribution lever 12.
Route 13 and further communicates with the fake coin discharge passage 13
Through a coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3)
Returned to the currency return. Next, as shown in FIG.
A coin is inserted into the mouth 3 and the coin is detected by the coin discrimination sensor 1.
Determined to be a genuine coin and A coin based on the detection signal of 1.
Then, based on the determination signal, a control device (not shown)
Activates the fake coin distribution lever 12 and discharges the fake coin shown in FIG.
The first coin sorting passage 14 is closed by closing the upstream of the coin passage 13.
Expand upstream of. At the same time, the first denomination sorting lever
15, the upstream of the second coin sorting passage 16 is expanded.
The upstream of the third coin sorting passage 17 is closed. In addition,
The fourth coin sorting path 61 by the second denomination sorting lever 60
Is opened, and the fifth coin sorting passage 62 is closed. Further
In addition, a control device (not shown) performs detection by the coin discrimination sensor 11.
When it is determined that the input coin is A genuine coin based on the output signal,
As shown in FIG. 7, the solenoid 32 is turned off,
The first coin holding lever by the urging force of the coil spring 33.
The first end 31c of the bar 31 is placed on the main plate 20
Closes the downstream of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 by projecting from the surface
And the second tip 31d is attached to the main plate 2
Evacuate from zero and open the almost middle flow of the fourth coin sorting passage 61
Let go. Therefore, the A coin inserted into the coin slot 3
After rolling in the coin discriminating passage 10,
-12 to the first coin sorting passage 14,
Thereafter, the A coin is moved to the second
It is guided to the coin sorting passage 16 and then the second denomination
It is guided to the fourth coin sorting passage 61 by the sorting lever 60.
And then, as shown in FIG.
By the first tip 31c of the lever 31, the fourth coin
It is temporarily stored downstream of the sorting passage 61. Again, this
The coin inserted from the coin slot 3 after the temporary hold is a coin
4th coin sorter which is regarded as A coin by the discrimination sensor 11
When guided into the passage 61, the plurality of A
As shown in FIG. 8, the coin is straightened by the first tip 31c.
It is temporarily held above the coin A which is supported in contact. In addition,
In the fourth coin sorting passage 61, as shown in FIG.
Including the coin directly supported by the tip 31c of the first
Up to three coins can be temporarily held. Next, this A coin
Vending machine equipped with coin processing device 1 at the time of temporary hold
In, the coin return lever without the product purchase
When operated, the coin return lever operates based on the operation signal.
Then, the control device (not shown), as shown in FIG.
The solenoid 32 of the coin holding means 30 is turned on, thereby
Put the first tip 31b of the first coin holding lever 31
To the fourth coin sorting passage 61 evacuated from the plate 20
At the same time as releasing the second tip 31d.
A fourth coin sorting passage 6 protruding from the surface of the
Block approximately the middle stream of 1. Then, the fourth coin sorting passage 6
The plurality of A coins temporarily held in 1 are shown in FIG.
As described above, the hold by the first distal end portion 31c is released, and the fourth
Is guided to the downstream end in the coin sorting passage 61 of
Of the A coin directly supported by the first tip 31b.
The plurality of A coins located at the upstream are
And the fourth coin sorting passage 61 by the wall surface 61a.
As the line is stopped, this causes the first tip 31c
Only one A coin directly supported and suspended by
It is guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61. Also,
At the time of temporary holding of the A coin, the coin processing device 1 is attached.
Coins at the vending machine
When the return lever is operated, the coin return lever is operated
Based on the signal, the control device (not shown)
Therefore, as shown in FIG.
The first coin return passage 70 communicating with (FIG. 3) is opened.
At the same time, the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 is closed. Do
A coin guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61
As shown in FIG. 11, the coin is distributed by the sorting lever 35.
First coin return communicating with coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3)
The A coin is distributed to the reject passage 70, and the A coin is
Returned from a coin return slot (not shown) via the exit chute 80
You. Therefore, the coin processing device 1 purchases a product.
A place to return coin A by operating the coin return lever without
In this case, the actual inserted coin, that is,
Will be paid out to the coin return slot.
A coin manufactured so finely that it is considered more
Coins), the input A coin (fake coin)
Coins are dispensed to the coin return slot.
The occurrence of the phenomenon will be eliminated as much as possible. In addition, this
In the coin processing device 1, the A coin is a new coin A1 or an old coin.
Regardless of coin A2, temporarily hold the A coin,
The above-described actual coin return operation is performed. On the other hand, temporary A coin
If the product was purchased at the time of hold, the product purchase signal
Based on the above, the control device not shown, as shown in FIG.
The solenoid 32 of the first coin holding means 30 is turned on. You
Then, as in the case described above, the fourth coin sorting passage 61
Only one A coin temporarily held downstream is the fourth coin
It is guided to the downstream end of the sorting passage 61. Also, a system not shown
The control device controls the distribution lever 35 based on the product purchase signal.
To operate the first coin return passage 70 as shown in FIG.
And the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 is opened. That
Therefore, A is guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61.
The coins are distributed by the sorting lever 35 to the eleventh coin sorting path.
Guided to 69. Further, a control device (not shown)
A coin inserted by coin passing through the coin discrimination sensor 11
The old and new coins are distinguished by the first point of the first coin holding lever 31.
In the order of the coins temporarily stored by the end 31c,
Based on the new and old coin information,
The 51 solenoid 51 is turned on and off. This control device
However, the A coin guided to the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 is
Based on the detection signal from the coin discrimination sensor 11, a new coin A
When it is determined to be 1, the second shake is performed as shown in FIG.
The solenoid 54 of the separation means 51 is turned off.
To release the thirteenth coin sorting passage 73 and
The sorting passage 74 is closed. Then, the eleventh coin sorting pass
The new coin A1 guided to the downstream end of the road 69 is shown in FIG.
Is guided to the thirteenth coin sorting passage 73 as shown in FIG.
As shown, the coin tube 91 is loaded and accommodated. Ma
In addition, a control device (not shown) controls the eleventh coin sorting passage 69.
A coin guided to the downstream end is detected by the coin discrimination sensor 11.
Is determined to be old coin A2 based on the detection signal
Is the deflection of the second sorting means 51 as shown in FIG.
Turns on the solenoid 54, thereby turning on the fourteenth coin sorting
Release the path 74 and close the thirteenth coin sorting path 73
You. Then, it is guided to the downstream end of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69.
The old coin A2 as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG.
Along the back surface 52b of the block-out lever 52
The coin is guided to the fourteenth coin sorting passage 74,
The coins are stored in a safe communicating with the coin sorting passage 74 of No. 4. What
Note that, as shown in FIG.
A plurality of A coins held by the tip 31c of
For example, from the downstream, new coin A1, old coin A2, new coin
In the case of A1, the control device (not shown)
New and old coins in the coin holding order based on the detection signal of the sensor 11
Information (new, old, new) based on this stored information.
The new coin A1, the old coin A2, and the new coin A1
And turn the solenoid 54 off, on, and off, respectively.
The Rukoto. In this coin processing device 1,
As described above, in the fourth coin sorting passage 61, up to three A coins
You can temporarily hold coins, but after temporarily holding three A coins,
When an A coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 3, a control (not shown) is performed.
The device performs the same processing as when discharging the counterfeit money G.
U. That is, the control device (not shown)
A fake coin discharging passage for coins by a fake / fake sorting lever 12
13 and return it from a coin return slot (not shown). Next
Then, as shown in FIG. 16, a coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 3.
The coin is detected based on the detection signal of the coin discrimination sensor 11.
Is determined to be a coin C
The control device (not shown) operates the counterfeit distribution lever 12,
First coin sorting by closing the upstream of fake coin discharge coin passage 13
The upstream of the passage 14 is expanded. At the same time, the first denomination
Activate the minute lever 15 and move it over the second coin sorting passage 16
The flow is expanded to close the upstream of the third coin sorting passage 17
You. Further, the second denomination sorting lever 60 is operated, and the fourth denomination sorting lever 60 is operated.
The coin sorting passage 61 is closed and the fifth coin sorting passage 62 is closed.
Expand. A control device (not shown) includes a coin discrimination sensor.
When it is determined that the coin is a C coin based on the detection signal of No. 11, in FIG.
As shown, based on the detection signal, the second coin holding hand
When the solenoid 42 of the step 40 is turned off, the coil spring 43
The first tip of the second coin holding lever 41 by the urging force
41c protruding from the surface of the main plate 20 to form a fifth hard
The downstream end of the coin sorting passage 62 is closed and the second tip
The part 41d is retracted from the main plate 20 to
A substantially middle flow in the coin sorting passage 62 is opened. Therefore, coin
The C coin inserted into the entrance 3 is, as shown in FIG.
After rolling in the coin discriminating passage 10, the counterfeit sorting lever 1
2 to the first coin sorting passage 14 and then
The second coin sorting passage 16 by the first denomination sort lever 15
And then to the second denomination sorting lever 60
Therefore, the coin is guided to the fifth coin sorting passage 62, and FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16, the first coin holding lever 41
Of the fourth coin sorting passage 61 downstream of the tip 41c of the coin
Will be suspended. Also after this temporary hold, coins
The coin inserted from the slot 3 is sent to the coin discrimination sensor 11.
It is regarded as a C coin and is guided into the fifth coin sorting passage 62
In this case, the plurality of C coins are shown in FIG.
As described above, the C directly supported by the first tip portion 41c
It is temporarily held above the coins. In addition, this fifth coin
In the sorting passage 62, as shown in FIG.
Directly supported by the first end portion 41c of the retaining lever 41
Up to three C coins can be temporarily held, including coins to be used.
Next, when the C coin is temporarily held, the coin processing device 1 is mounted.
No purchase at the vending machine
When the coin return lever is operated, the coin return lever
The control device (not shown) is operated based on the operation signals shown in FIG.
So that the solenoid 42 of the second coin holding means 40 is
To turn on the first coin holding lever 41.
The tip portion 41b is retracted from the main plate 20 and the fifth
While releasing the downstream of the coin sorting passage 62 of the second
The tip portion 41d is projected from the surface of the main plate 20 to
The substantially middle flow of the coin sorting passage 62 of No. 5 is closed. Then,
A plurality of Cs temporarily stored in the coin sorting passage 62 of No. 5
The coin is, as shown in FIG. 9, formed by the first tip 41 c.
The hold is released, and the downstream end in the fifth coin sorting passage 62
Being guided and directly supported by the first tip 41b.
A plurality of C coins located upstream of the C coin held
Is stopped by the second tip 41b.
Therefore, the first tip portion 41c and the fifth coin selection
It is directly supported by the wall surface 62a of the separate passage 62 and temporarily stored.
Only one C coin is placed downstream of the fifth coin sorting passage 62.
Guided to the end. When the C coin is temporarily held,
In a vending machine equipped with the coin processing device 1,
If the coin return lever is operated without purchasing,
(Not shown) based on the operation signal of the coin return lever
The dispensing lever 35 moves the fake coin discharge chute 80
The second coin return passage 72 communicating with (FIG. 3) is opened.
At the same time, the twelfth coin sorting passage 71 is closed. Do
And a C coin guided to the downstream end of the fifth coin sorting passage 62.
The coin is hardened by the sorting lever 35 as shown in FIG.
Return of the second coin communicating with the coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3)
The C coin is sorted to the passage 72, and the C coin shown in FIG.
Returned from a coin return slot (not shown) via the coin discharge chute 80
Is done. Therefore, the coin processing device 1 purchases a product.
Return the C coin by operating the coin return lever without doing
The coins actually inserted, that is, the temporarily stored C coins
The coin itself is paid out to the coin return slot, so it is temporarily
C coin manufactured so finely that it is considered a genuine coin by 4.
(Fake coin) even if it is inserted, the input C coin (Fake coin)
Coins) are paid out to the coin return slot.
The occurrence of the switching phenomenon will be eliminated as much as possible. What
In this coin processing device, the C coin is a new coin C1.
Or the actual coin described above, regardless of whether it is an old coin C2
Return operation is being performed. On the other hand, when the C coin is
If a product has been purchased, the
As shown in FIG. 9, the control device (not shown)
The solenoid 42 of the means 40 is turned on. Then,
As in the case where the coins are temporarily stored in the fifth coin sorting passage 62.
Only one C coin is located downstream of the fifth coin sorting passage 62.
Guided to the end. In addition, the control device (not shown)
The distribution lever 35 is operated based on the purchase signal, and is shown in FIG.
The second coin return passage 72 as shown in FIG.
The sorting passage 71 is released. Therefore, the fifth coin sorting
The C coin guided to the downstream end of the path 62 is
Thus, the coin is guided to the twelfth coin sorting passage 71. Ma
A control device (not shown) includes a coin discrimination sensor 1 for coins to be inserted.
The new / old discrimination of the inserted C coin detected by one pass is
Of the coin holding lever 41 of FIG.
The coins are stored in the order of the held coins,
Based on the solenoid 54 of the second sorting means 81,
Turn on / off. This control device is a twelfth coin sorter.
The coin C guided to the downstream end of the road 71 is a coin discrimination sensor.
11 is determined to be a new coin C1 based on the detection signal
In this case, as shown in FIG.
Off the Solenoi 84 of the 15th coin selection
The other passage 75 is released, and the sixteenth coin sorting passage is opened.
76 is closed. Then, the twelfth coin sorting passage 71
The new coin C1 guided to the downstream end is shown in FIG. 9 and FIG.
As shown, the coin is guided to the fifteenth coin sorting passage 75,
The coin is loaded and stored in the coin tube 92. On the other hand, not shown
The controller guides to the downstream end of the twelfth coin sorting passage 71
The detected C coin is used as a detection signal by the coin discrimination sensor 11.
If it is determined that the coin is the old coin C2 based on FIG.
As shown, the solenoid 84 of the second sorting means 81
To turn off the sixteenth coin sorting passage 76.
Release and close the fifteenth coin sorting passage 75
You. Then, it is guided to the downstream end of the twelfth coin sorting passage 71.
The old coin C2 that has been blocked is blocked as shown in FIG.
Sixteenth coin selection along the back part 95b of the out lever 95
Guided to another passage 76, as shown in FIG.
It is to be stored in a safe communicating with the coin sorting passage 76.
You. Note that a control device (not shown) has a
2 by the first tip 41c of the coin holding lever 41
A plurality of reserved C coins, for example,
In the case of coin C1, old coin C2 and new coin C1, the coin
Coin holding order based on the detection signal from the coin discrimination sensor 11
Information of new and old coins (new, old, new)
New coin C1, old coin C2, new coin
For the coin C1, the solenoid 84 is turned off,
Turn on and off. In this coin processing device 1,
As described above, in the fifth coin sorting passage 62, up to three C
You can temporarily hold coins, but temporarily hold 3 C coins
Later, when a C coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 3, it is not shown.
The control device performs the same processing as in the case of discharging the counterfeit coin G.
Do. That is, the control device (not shown)
A fake coin discharging passage for coins by a fake / fake sorting lever 12
13 and return it from a coin return slot (not shown). Next
At the same time, as shown in FIG.
And the coin is detected based on the detection signal of the coin discrimination sensor 11.
If it is determined that the coin is a B coin, it is shown based on the determination signal.
The control device operates the genuine / counterfeit sorting lever 12, and FIG.
To close the upstream end of the false coin dispensing coin passage 13 of the first coin
While expanding the upstream end of the sorting passage 14, the first
Operating the denomination sort lever 15 of the second coin sorting passage 16
To close the upstream end of the third coin sorting passage 17
Expand. The control device (not shown) simultaneously operates the third
By operating the seed distribution lever 65, the sixth coin sorting passage 63
To close the upstream end of the seventh coin sorting passage 64
Expand, and at the same time, create a fourth denomination sorting lever 66.
To open the eighth coin sorting passage 67 to open the ninth coin
The sorting passage 68 is closed. Therefore, the coin discrimination passage 10
As shown in FIG. 20, B coins rolling inside
Guided into the first coin sorting passage 14 by the lever 12
After that, the first denomination sort lever 15 further moves
3 is passed to the coin sorting passage 17 and then the third denomination
The coin is guided to the seventh coin sorting passage 64 by the minute lever 65.
And then by a fourth denomination sorting lever 66
Guided to the eighth coin sorting passage 67, the eighth coin sorting passage
Fall from below the path 67 and accumulate in the coin tube 93
Is accepted. Next, as shown in FIG.
The coin is inserted and the coin is detected by the coin discrimination sensor 11.
If the coin is determined to be a D coin based on the
The control device (not shown) operates the fake coin sorting lever 12.
To close the upstream end of the fake coin dispensing coin passage 13 and
While expanding the upstream end of the coin sorting path 14
Activate the first denomination sorting lever 15 and select the third coin
The second coin sorting passage 16 is opened by expanding the upstream end of the separate passage 17.
Close the upstream end of the. Further, the control device (not shown)
Activate the third denomination sorting lever 65 and select the seventh coin
The sixth coin sorting passage 63 is opened by opening the upstream end of the separate passage 64.
Close the upstream end of the. The control device (not shown)
Activate the fourth denomination sorting lever 66 to select the eighth coin
By closing the upstream end of the passage 67, the ninth coin sorting passage 68
Open the upstream end. As a result, the coin
The moving D coin is the first coin by the genuine and false coin distribution lever 12.
After being guided into the sorting passage 14, the first denomination sorting lever
15 to the third coin sorting passage 17 below,
Thereafter, the seventh coin sorter lever 65 is used to select the seventh coin.
It is guided to another passage 64, and thereafter, the fourth denomination sorting
Guided by the lever 66 to the ninth coin sorting passage 68
The coin falls from below the eighth coin sorting passage 68 and
And stored in the cubicle 94. In addition, the coin sorting unit described above
4, the new coin A1, the new coin C1, and the B coin
Coins and D coins are sorted out,
Collected and collected sequentially for each coin tube 91, 92, 93, 94
Will be accepted. In addition, the selection of the coin sorting unit 4 described above.
According to another operation, in the coin processing device 1, the coin slot 3
A plurality of A coins and a plurality of C coins
As shown in FIG. 22, the plurality of A coins and
Four C coins, up to three C coins each
In the separate passage 61 and the fifth coin sorting passage 62 at the same time
It can also be put on hold. On the other hand, each coin tube 9
A, C, B, D hardness accumulated for each of 1, 92, 93, 94
Overflow when the number of coins exceeds a certain number
It will be. Therefore, in the coin processing device 1 of this embodiment,
Provided for each coin tube 91, 92, 93, 94
Each coin tube 9 is detected by overflow detection means.
For each of 1, 92, 93, 94, the stored A, C,
When the number of B and D coins reaches a certain number,
Was detected, and the coin to be overflowed was inserted
In such a case, the coin should be immediately stored in the safe.
ing. Therefore, a coin tube containing B coins
The number of coins stored in 93 reaches a certain number
Was detected by overflow detection means (not shown)
Assuming that the coin sorting unit 4 described above
Perform another operation. As shown in FIG. 23, the coin is inserted from the coin slot 3
Is inserted, and the coin is detected by the coin discrimination sensor 11.
Is determined to be a B coin based on the
B coins stored in the coin tube 93 by the steps
When it is detected that the number has reached a certain number, these
The control device (not shown) based on the fixed signal
-12 to close the upstream end of the coin passage 13
To close and open the upstream end of the first coin sorting passage 14
At the same time, the first denomination sort lever 15 is operated, and the
The upstream end of the coin sorting passage 17 of the third coin is expanded and the second coin sorting is performed.
The upstream end of the separate passage 16 is closed. The control unit is
Activate the third denomination sorting lever 65 and select the sixth coin
The seventh coin sorting passage 64 is expanded by expanding the upstream end of the separate passage 63.
Close the upstream end of the. Then, as shown in FIG.
The B coin rolling in the passage 10 is transferred to the counterfeit distribution lever 12.
2 is guided into the first coin sorting passage 14 in FIG.
The B coin is moved downward by the first denomination sorting lever 15.
The coin is guided to the third coin sorting passage 17. Furthermore, this B hardness
Coins are sorted by the third denomination sorting lever 65 for the sixth coin
Guided into the passage 63, below the sixth coin sorting passage 63
To the sixth coin sorting passage 63
Immediately housed in a safe. Also, temporarily store D coins
Of coins stored and stored in the coin tube 94
Not shown when the number reaches a certain number
Assuming that the coins are detected by the stage, the coin sorter described above
4 performs the following sorting operation. As shown in FIG.
A coin is inserted from the coin slot 3, and the coin is discriminated.
Is determined to be a D coin based on the detection signal of the sensor 11, and
In the coin tube 94 by overflow detection means
It is detected that the number of stored D coins has reached a certain number
Then, a control device (not shown) is
The operator operates the counterfeit distribution lever 12 and moves the counterfeit payment shown in FIG.
The first coin sorting passage by closing the upstream end of the output coin passage 13
14 at the same time as the first denomination
Activate the minute lever 15 on the third coin sorting passage 17
Expand the flow end to close the upstream end of the second coin sorting passage 16
I do. Further, the control device simultaneously controls the third denomination sorting lever 6.
5 to open the upstream end of the sixth coin sorting passage 63
Then, the upstream end of the seventh coin sorting passage 64 is closed. Do
As shown in FIG. 24, a D-coil rolling in the coin discriminating passage 10
The coins are sorted by the genuine / counterfeit sorting lever 12 for the first coin in FIG.
After being guided into the passage 14, the first denomination sort lever 15
Is guided to the third coin sorting passage 17 below. Ma
The D coin is further distributed by a third denomination sorting lever 65.
After being guided into the sixth coin sorting passage 63, the sixth coin sorting
Drops below the separate passage 63 and enters the sixth coin sorting passage 63
It is immediately accommodated in a safe (not shown) that communicates.
On the other hand, inside the coin tube 91 that accommodates only the new coin A1
Number of A coins stored and stored in the store reached a certain number
Is detected by overflow detection means (not shown).
Then, the following sorting operation is performed. Coin slot 3
Coins are inserted, and the coin is detected by the coin discrimination sensor 11.
Judging as A coin based on output signal, overflow detection
New coins stored in the coin tube 91 by means
If it is detected that the number of A1 sheets has reached a certain number,
A control device (not shown) based on these determination signals
Activate the fake coin distribution lever 12 and move the fake coin discharge coin passage 1
3 is closed, and the upstream end of the first coin sorting passage 14 is closed.
To expand. At the same time, the first denomination sorting lever 15 is
Activate and expand the upstream end of the second coin sorting passage 16
The upstream end of the third coin sorting passage 17 is closed. Also figure
The control device (not shown) simultaneously operates the second denomination sort lever 60.
The fourth coin sorting passage 61 is moved to open the fifth coin sorting passage.
The separate passage 62 is closed. A control device not shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG.
Is determined to be A genuine money, as shown in FIG.
The coil 32 is turned off, thereby reducing the biasing force of the coil spring 33.
The first tip portion 31c of the first coin holding lever 31 is
A fourth coin sorting pass through the main plate 20
While closing the downstream of the road 61, the second tip 31d
Is withdrawn from the main plate 20 for the fourth coin sorting
A substantially middle flow in the passage 61 is opened. Therefore, coin slot 3
As shown in FIG. 6, the A coin inserted into the
After rolling in the passage 10, the counterfeit distribution lever 12
The coin is guided to the first coin sorting passage 14 and thereafter the A coin
Is a second coin sorting passage by the first denomination sorting lever 15
16 and then the second denomination sorting lever 6
0 to the fourth coin sorting passage 61,
After that, the first tip portion 31c of the first coin holding lever 31
Is temporarily held downstream of the fourth coin sorting passage 61
You. Furthermore, after the temporary hold, the coin is inserted from the coin slot 3.
The inserted coin is recognized as coin A by the coin discrimination sensor 11.
If it is considered and guided into the fourth coin sorting passage 61,
As shown in FIG. 8, the plurality of A coins
Above the A coin directly supported by the tip 31c of
Held temporarily. That is, the number of sheets stored in the coin tube 91
Not shown when the number reaches a certain number
Even if detected by the stage, the input A coin is immediately
Instead of being guided to the storage, the fourth coin sorting passage 61
Held temporarily. In the fourth coin sorting passage 61,
Can temporarily hold up to three A coins as described above
However, after temporarily holding three A coins, the A
When a coin is inserted, the control device (not shown)
The same processing as in the case of discharging is performed. That is, shown
The control device uses the inserted A coin to distribute the true and false coins.
Guided by the lever 12 to the counterfeit discharge passage 13 and shown in FIG.
Return from the coin return slot. In addition, at the time of temporary holding of coin A
In a vending machine equipped with the coin processing device 1,
The coin return lever is operated without purchasing the product
And a control device (not shown), as shown in FIG.
The solenoid 32 of the coin holding means 30 is turned on, thereby
Put the first tip 31b of the first coin holding lever 31
To the fourth coin sorting passage 61 evacuated from the plate 20
At the same time as releasing the second tip 31d.
A fourth coin sorting passage 6 protruding from the surface of the
Block approximately the middle stream of 1. Then, the fourth coin sorting passage 6
The plurality of A coins temporarily held in 1 are shown in FIG.
As described above, the hold by the first distal end portion 31c is released, and the fourth
Is guided to the downstream end in the coin sorting passage 61 of
Of the A coin directly supported by the first tip 31b.
The plurality of A coins located upstream are located at the second leading end 31b.
And the fourth coin sorting passage 61 by the wall surface 61a.
As the line is stopped, this causes the first tip 31c
Only one A coin directly supported and suspended by
It is guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61. Also,
At the time of temporary holding of the A coin, the coin processing device 1 is attached.
Coins at the vending machine
When the return lever is operated, the coin return lever is operated
Based on the signal, the control device (not shown)
Therefore, as shown in FIG.
The first coin return passage 70 communicating with (FIG. 3) is opened.
At the same time, the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 is closed. Do
A coin guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61
As shown in FIG. 11, the coin is distributed by the sorting lever 35.
First coin return communicating with coin discharge chute 80 (FIG. 3)
The A coin is distributed to the reject passage 70, and the A coin is
Returned to a coin return slot (not shown) via the exit chute 80
You. Therefore, the coin processing device 1 purchases a product.
A place to return coin A by operating the coin return lever without
When the coin tube 91 overflows
However, the A coin actually inserted is temporarily held and the A
Since coins are paid out to the coin return slot, it is tentatively sorted
A hard manufactured so finely that it is considered as a genuine piece by part 4.
Even if a coin (counterfeit) is inserted, the input A coin (counterfeit)
Coins) are paid out to the coin return slot,
The occurrence of the coin swapping phenomenon will be eliminated as much as possible.
You. On the other hand, when the A coin shown in FIG.
If entered, not shown based on the product purchase signal
The control device includes a solenoid 32 of the first coin holding means 30.
Turn on. Then, as described above, the first coin sorting passage
Only one A coin held temporarily downstream of the fourth coin is
It is guided to the downstream end of the coin sorting passage 61. Also control device
Operates the distribution lever 35 based on the product purchase signal,
As shown in FIG. 9, the first coin return passage 70 is closed.
At the same time, the eleventh coin sorting passage 69 is released. That
The A coin guided to the downstream end of the fourth coin sorting passage 61
The coins are distributed by the sorting lever 35 to the eleventh coin sorting path.
Guided to 69. Further, a control device (not shown)
A coin inserted by coin passing through the coin discrimination sensor 11
The old and new coins are distinguished by the first point of the first coin holding lever 31.
In the order of the coins temporarily stored by the end 31c,
Based on the new and old coin information,
The solenoid 51 is controlled, but when an overflow occurs
In the above, A is guided to the eleventh coin sorting passage 69.
When the coin is detected by the detection signal from the coin discrimination sensor 11,
If it is determined to be new coin A1, it is determined to be old coin A.
Regardless of the case of disconnection,
The solenoid 54 of the second sorting means 52 is turned on.
Thereby, the fourteenth coin sorting passage 74 is released.
At the same time, the thirteenth coin sorting passage 73 is closed. Do
A guided to the downstream end of the eleventh coin sorting passage 69
As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG.
A fourteenth coin selection along the back part 52b of the out lever 52
The coins are guided to another passage 74, and thereafter, the fourteenth coin sorting
It is stored in a safe communicating with the road 74. In addition, coin
At the time of overflow of the pump 91, as shown in FIG.
In the fourth coin sorting passage 61, for example, from the downstream,
A coins of new coin A1, old coin A2 and new coin A1 are temporarily held.
If not, the control unit (not shown)
When processing coin A1, old coin A2, and new coin A1,
Coin-reserved coins in order of new and old coins (new, old, new)
Then, the solenoid 54 is turned on. Also, only new coin C1
C stored and stored in a coin tube 92 that stores
When the number of stored coins reaches a certain number, an over
When detected by the flow detection means, the following sort
Perform the operation. Also, coins are inserted from the coin insertion slot 3,
Based on the detection signal of the coin discrimination sensor 11, the coin is
Is judged to be a coin, and the coin is detected by the overflow detection means.
The number of new coins C1 stored in the tube 92 is constant
When it is detected that the number has been reached, based on these judgment signals,
The control device (not shown) operates the fake coin sorting lever 12.
To close the upstream of the fake coin discharge coin passage 13 and
The upstream of the coin sorting passage 14 is expanded. At the same time, the first
Of the denomination sort lever 15 of the second coin sorting passage
16 to expand the upstream of the third coin sorting passage 17
Close. Further, the control device (not shown) simultaneously operates the second denomination
Activate the sorting lever 60 to close the fourth coin sorting passage 61
The fifth coin sorting passage 62 is widened and closed. Also shown
The control device receives the detection signal from the coin discrimination sensor 11.
7 is determined to be a genuine C, based on the detection signal shown in FIG.
As shown by, the solenoid 42 is turned off, thereby
The second coin holding lever is operated by the urging force of the coil spring 33.
41 at the surface of the main plate 20
When it protrudes and closes the downstream of the fifth coin sorting passage 62,
In both cases, the second tip portion 41d is connected to the fifth coin sorting passage 62.
From the fifth coin sorting passage 62 to open the middle stream
I do. Therefore, the C coin inserted into the coin slot 3
Rolls in the coin discriminating passage 10 as shown in FIG.
After that, the first coin sorting passage by the fake coin sorting lever 12
14 and the C coin is then distributed to the first denomination sorter.
The bar 15 guides the coins to the second coin sorting passage 16.
After that, the fifth hardening sorter lever 60 moves the fifth hard
It is guided to the coin sorting passage 62, and thereafter, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16, the first coin holding lever 41
Of the fifth coin sorting passage 62 downstream of the tip 41c of the coin.
Will be suspended. Also after this temporary hold, coins
The coin inserted from the slot 3 is sent to the coin discrimination sensor 11.
It is regarded as a C coin and is guided into the fifth coin sorting passage 62
In this case, the plurality of C coins are shown in FIG.
As described above, the C directly supported by the first tip portion 41c
It is temporarily held above the coins. That is, coin tube
It is not shown that the number of sheets stored in the printer 92 has reached a certain number.
-Even if it is detected by the flow detection means,
The coin is not immediately taken to the safe, but the fifth coin
It is temporarily stored in the sorting passage 62. In addition, the fifth coin sorting
Up to three C coins can be temporarily stored in the passage 62
However, after temporarily holding three C coins, the C
When a coin is inserted, a control device (not shown)
F coins are transferred to the counterfeit coins
Guide to the discharge passage 13 and return from the coin return port (not shown)
You. Next, when the C coin is temporarily held, the coin processing device 1 is mounted.
No purchase at the vending machine
When the coin return lever is operated, the coin return lever
The control device (not shown) is operated based on the operation signals shown in FIG.
So that the solenoid 42 of the second coin holding means 40 is
To turn on the first coin holding lever 41.
The tip portion 41b is retracted from the main plate 20 and the fifth
While releasing the downstream of the coin sorting passage 62 of the second
The tip portion 41d is projected from the surface of the main plate 20 to
The substantially middle flow of the coin sorting passage 62 of No. 5 is closed. Then,
A plurality of C coins temporarily stored in the coin sorting passage 62 of No. 5
The coin is stored by the first tip portion 41c as shown in FIG.
The lock is released, and a plan is provided at the downstream end in the fifth coin sorting passage 62.
And directly supported by the first tip 41b
The plurality of C coins located upstream of the C coin that has been
The progress is stopped by the second tip 41b.
Thus, the first tip portion 41c and the fifth coin sorting
Directly supported and temporarily held by the wall surface 62a of the passage 62
Only one C coin is located at the downstream end of the fifth coin sorting passage 62.
Guided to. At the time of holding the C coin, the coin processing device
Purchase goods at a vending machine equipped with the device 1
If the coin return lever is operated without any
Based on the operation signal of the release lever, a control device (not shown)
As shown in FIG.
A second coin return passage 72 communicating with the port 80 (FIG. 3)
Open and close the twelfth coin sorting passage 70
You. Then, it is guided to the downstream end of the fifth coin sorting passage 62.
The dispensed lever 35 moves the C coin
To the second coin return passage 72 communicating with the second coin 80 (FIG. 3).
This C coin is divided into the coin discharge chute 80
Is returned to a coin return slot (not shown). Therefore,
Coin processing device 1 returns coins without purchasing commodities.
When returning the C coin by operating the return lever,
Even if the probe 92 overflows,
Temporarily hold the inserted C coin and save the C coin itself
The coins will be paid out to the coin return slot.
C coins (counterfeit coins) manufactured so finely that
Even if inserted, the input C coin (fake coin) itself
It will be paid out to the coin return slot and the coin will be replaced
The occurrence of the elephant will be eliminated as much as possible. On the other hand, FIG.
When the product is purchased during the temporary hold of the C coin indicated by
Based on the product purchase signal, the control device (not shown)
The solenoid 42 of the second coin holding means 40 is turned on.
Then, as in the case described above, the fifth coin sorting passage 62
Only one C coin held temporarily downstream of the fifth coin
It is guided to the downstream end of the coin sorting passage 62. Also control device
Operates the distribution lever 35 based on the product purchase signal,
As shown in FIG. 9, the second coin return passage 72 is closed.
At the same time, the twelfth coin sorting passage 71 is released. That
The C coin guided to the downstream end of the fifth coin sorting passage 62
The coins are moved by the sorting lever 35 to the twelfth coin sorting passage.
Guided to 71. Further, a control device (not shown)
Coin C detected by the coin passing through the coin discrimination sensor 11
The discrimination of old and new coins is made by the first tip of the second coin holding lever 41.
In the order of the coins temporarily stored by the end 41c,
Based on the new and old coin information,
81 solenoid 84 is controlled, but when overflow occurs
In C, the C guided to the twelfth coin sorting passage 71
When the coin is detected by the detection signal from the coin discrimination sensor 11,
If it is determined to be a new coin C1, it is determined to be an old coin C.
Regardless of the case of disconnection,
Turn on the solenoid 84 of the second sorting means 81
Thus, the sixteenth coin sorting passage 76 is released.
At the same time, the fifteenth coin sorting passage 75 is closed. Do
And C guided to the downstream end of the twelfth coin sorting passage 71.
As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG.
A sixteenth coin selection along the back portion 52b of the out lever 52
The coins are guided to another passage 76, and thereafter, the sixteenth coin sorting
It is stored in a safe (not shown) communicating with the road 64. Therefore,
According to the configuration described above, after the C coin is temporarily suspended, the commodity is purchased.
If inserted, it will overflow within the coin tube 92.
The inserted C coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 3 after being lowered is
Shown regardless of whether it is a new coin C1 or an old coin C2
It can be stored in a safe. In addition, coin
As shown in FIG.
5 in the coin sorting passage 62, for example, from the downstream,
C coins of coin C1, old coin C2 and new coin C1 are temporarily held.
If not, the control device (not shown) removes each held coin.
When processing, the new and old coin information stored in the stored coin order
The solenoid 84 is turned on regardless of (new, old, new).
Thus, the coin processing devices of the first and second inventions
Is disposed downstream of the first and second coin holding means 30, 40.
The first and second coin holding means 30 and 40 respectively
The A and C coins that were temporarily reserved
Second coin return passages 70 and 72 and each coin tube 9
The first is composed of the distribution lever 35 for distributing to
Distributing means, disposed downstream of the distribution lever 35,
Distribute to each coin tube 91, 92 by the distribution lever 35
Separate A and C coins into Coin Chu
To 91 and safe, coin tube 92 and safe
Each second out of each block out lever 52, 82
Since it has sorting means 51 and 81, it is possible to discriminate coins.
The sensor 11 discriminates the old and new of each A coin and each C coin.
And the old and new of each A coin and each C coin
Based on the coin discrimination, a controller (not shown) controls each second
Of the old coins A2, C by operating the sorting means 51, 81
If you assign 2 to the above-mentioned safe, each old coin will be
It can be collected in the warehouse. Therefore, the first and
The old coin processing device of the second invention is used to turn old 500 yen coins.
Be able to collect and prevent the use of old 500 yen coins as much as possible.
Can be. In the coin processing device 1 of this embodiment,
Second sorting means 5 constituting the coin processing apparatus of the present invention
1 and 81 are composed of block-out levers 51 and 52
When manufacturing the coin processing device of the present invention
Is a conventional coin processing machine with a block-out lever.
Can be manufactured by redesigning the structure of the
Thereby, the manufacturing cost can be reduced. In addition,
In the coin processing apparatus 1 of this embodiment, the coin processing of the present invention is performed.
Second distributing means 51 and 81 constituting the apparatus
Consists of block-out levers 51 and 52, respectively.
Therefore, the above overflow is applied to each coin tube 91, 92.
-Without the detection means, this block-out lever 5
2, 82, coin tubes 91, 92 are full
Used as a normal block out lever that works when
You can also. In addition, the coin processing device 1 of this embodiment
, Each block out lever 52, 82
Control by the solenoids 54 and 84,
The block-out levers 52 and 82 are operated intentionally.
The coin tubes 91 and 92
The number of sheets can be set freely. That is, the second
In the coin processing apparatus according to the invention, the second sorting means 51,
The block-out levers 52 and 82 that are 81
Are operated by the switches 54 and 84,
Via solenoid according to the set number of in-tubes
The block out lever can be operated and the block
Despite having a cutout lever, the coin chew
A method of freely setting the number of sheets stored in a
Can use the remaining amount method.
The number of coins stored in the coin tube prepared as
And especially in the set price of the vending machine itself
Therefore, the number of large coins that can be stored can be minimized.
You. Therefore, the use of this stun gun and radio
To minimize damage when the coin processor malfunctions.
Can be limited. In addition, the coin processing device of this embodiment
1, the second sorting means 51 and 81 are blocked out.
Trevors 52 and 82,
The second sorting means 51 and 81 are used to transfer A coin and C coin to
The first and second coin return passages 70 and 72 and the eleventh and twelfth
If it is a lever to be distributed to the coin sorting passages 69 and 70
Often, for example, a swing in which the upper end rotates about the axis of the lower end
It may be composed of a lever. The above embodiment
In the coin processing device 1 of the type, there is a coin processing device for processing based on old and new coins.
The elephant coins are A coin and C coin,
In coin processing equipment, coins to be sorted for new and old are not limited to this,
The target coin may be a B coin or a D coin.

As described above, according to the coin processing apparatus of the first invention, the coins which are disposed downstream of the coin holding means and which are temporarily held by the coin holding means are returned to the return passage, the coin holding means and the coin storage means. A first distributing means for distributing the coins, and a coin disposed downstream of the first distributing means and distributed to the coin storing means by the first distributing means,
Since the coin storing means and the second sorting means for sorting the coins are provided, the coin discriminating means discriminates whether the coin is new or old and the coin discriminating means determines whether the coin is new or old. If the old coins are sorted to the safe by operating the second sorting means, each old coin can be collected. Therefore, this first
According to the coin processing apparatus of the invention, the old coin (old 500 yen) can be collected, and the use of the old coin (500 yen coin) can be prevented as much as possible. Further, in the coin processing device of the second invention, the first sorting means is provided downstream of the coin holding means and sorts the coins temporarily held by the coin holding means to the return passage and the coin storage means, A second sorting unit arranged downstream of the first sorting unit and sorting the coins sorted by the first sorting unit to the coin storing unit to the coin storing unit and the safe; The second sorting means comprises a block-out lever for guiding coins distributed to the coin storing means by the first sorting means to the safe when the coin storing means overflows, and the block-out lever is operated by a solenoid. Thus, each old coin can be collected as described in the coin processing apparatus of the first invention, and Is controlled in accordance with the set number of coin tubes, so that the coin processing device can be used as a tube-remaining coin processing device in spite of a coin processing device having a block-out lever. .

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FIG. 1 is a conceptual perspective view of a coin processing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual front view of a main part of a coin processing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual front view of a main part of a coin processing apparatus according to the present invention, showing coin processing of counterfeit coins.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual perspective view of a main part of FIG. 2, showing an operation of a first denomination sorting lever.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual perspective view of a main part of FIG. 2, showing an operation of a first denomination sorting lever.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of A coin.

7 is a conceptual sectional view of a main part of FIG. 6, showing the operation of a coin holding unit, a first sorting unit, and a second sorting unit;

8 is a conceptual front view of a main part showing the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of A coin.

FIG. 9 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing operations of a coin holding unit, a first sorting unit, and a second sorting unit of the coin processing apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing operations of a coin holding unit, a first sorting unit, and a second sorting unit of the coin processing apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 11 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing operations of a coin holding unit, a first sorting unit, and a second sorting unit of the coin processing apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 12 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing operations of a coin holding unit, a first sorting unit, and a second sorting unit of the coin processing apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 13 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing operations of a coin holding unit, a first sorting unit, and a second sorting unit of the coin processing apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 14 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of A coin.

FIG. 15 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of A coin.

FIG. 16 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of C coins.

FIG. 17 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of C coins.

FIG. 18 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of C coins.

19 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of C coins.

FIG. 20 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of B coins.

FIG. 21 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of a D coin.

FIG. 22 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of A and C coins.

FIG. 23 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing device of FIG. 1, illustrating coin processing of B coins.

FIG. 24 is a conceptual front view of a main part of the coin processing apparatus of FIG. 1, showing coin processing of a D coin.

[Description of Signs] 11: Coin discriminating means 16, 60, 65, 66 ... Denomination sorting means 14, 16, 17, 61, 62, 67, 68, 69, 7
1, 73, 74, 75, 76 ... special coin passage 30, 40 ... coin holding means 91, 92, 93, 94 ... coin accommodating means comprising a plurality of coin tubes 70, 72 ... return passage 35 ... first sorting Means 51, 81: Second sorting means 52, 82: Block-out lever

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Yukio Ito 2-2-2 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo F-term in Japan Conlux (reference) 3E001 AA05 AB01 BA01 CA03 CA07 FA09 FA11 FA57 FA59 3E002 DA02 DA03 DA04 EA01 3E044 AA01 BA01 CC02 DA01 DA02 DD02 FA04 FA05 FA07

Claims (3)

[Claims] A coin discriminating means for discriminating the authenticity of a coin to be inserted and a denomination of a genuine coin; a plurality of denomination distributing means for distributing the determined genuine coin to a special coin passage according to a denomination; A coin holding unit that is provided downstream of the coin passage and temporarily holds coins guided to the special coin passage, and a coin storage unit that is provided downstream of the coin holding unit and that drops coins from the coin holding unit. In a coin processing device provided with a coin accommodating means consisting of a plurality of coin tubes, the coin is disposed downstream of the coin retaining means, and the coins temporarily retained by the coin retaining means are returned to the return passage and the coin accommodating means. First distributing means for distributing the coins, and distributing coins disposed downstream of the first distributing means and distributed to the coin storing means by the first distributing means to the coin storing means and the safe. That the second coin processing apparatus being characterized in that so as to comprise a distributing means. 2. The coin discriminating means discriminates whether a genuine coin is new or old, and the second allocating means distributes an old coin to the safe based on the discrimination of a genuine coin by the coin discriminating means. The coin processing device according to claim 1, wherein 3. The coin according to claim 1, wherein said second sorting means comprises a block-out lever for guiding said coin to said safe when said coin storing means overflows. Processing equipment.