JP2017037393A - Coin processor and coin processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a coin processor and a coin processing method that can give flexibility to arrangement of storage parts according to denominations storing coins which have been made to branch from a conveyance part by a compulsory branch part, thereby allowing a banking facility or an operator to more easily manage coins according to need and thus making the processor easy-to-use.SOLUTION: A coin processor 10 includes: a conveyance part 24 for conveying coins; compulsory branch parts 34 (34a to 34f) for forcibly making the coins conveyed by the conveyance part 24 branch from the conveyance part 24; and setting means for setting the types of coins to be made to branch from the conveyance part 24 by the compulsory branch parts 34(34a to 34f).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a coin processing apparatus that performs processing such as coin deposit processing and a coin processing method using such a coin processing apparatus.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various types of coin processing apparatuses that perform processing such as coin deposit processing are known. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a coin sorter that sorts coins thrown into the machine into denominations and stores the selected coins in a cassette corresponding to the denomination. According to the coin sorting machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, as a normal coin sorting means for sorting coins conveyed along the coin passage into denominations, a sorting hole of denomination according to the diameter of the coin is provided in the coin passage. The cassettes according to the denominations are arranged along the arrangement direction of the sorting holes below the sorting holes according to the denominations. More specifically, the sorting holes are arranged in the order of small-diameter coins to large-diameter coins along the straight line portion on the most downstream side of the coin passage, and are sorted by dropping from the coin passages through the sorting holes in order of small-diameter coins to large-diameter coins. ing.

JP-A-10-79067

  As a classification means for classifying coins conveyed along the coin passage into denominations as in the conventional coin sorter disclosed in Patent Document 1, a denomination sorting hole according to the diameter of the coins is used as a coin. When it is provided in the passage, the installation location of the denomination cassette provided below the denomination sorting hole is also fixed for each denomination, so that the arrangement of the denomination cassette can be flexible. However, there was a problem that the usage of the coin sorter itself was limited. For this reason, in the conventional coin sorter disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to operate a financial institution or the like in which the coin sorter is installed or to meet the operator's needs, which is easy to use. There was a problem of being bad.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of such points, and for example, it is possible to give flexibility to the arrangement of storage units for each denomination that stores coins branched from a transport unit by a forced branch unit. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a coin processing apparatus and a coin processing method that can be used conveniently because operations can be performed according to the needs of financial institutions and operators and operators.

  The coin processing apparatus of the present invention includes a transport unit that transports coins, a forced branch unit for forcibly branching a coin transported by the transport unit from the transport unit, and the transport unit by the forced branch unit. And setting means for setting the type of coins to be branched.

  According to such a coin processing device, a forcible branching unit for forcibly branching the coins transported by the transporting unit from the transporting unit is provided, and the type of coins to be branched from the transporting unit by the forced branching unit Is set by the setting means, for example, it is possible to give flexibility to the arrangement of the storage unit for each denomination for storing the coins branched from the transport unit by the forced branch unit, so that the operation of financial institutions, etc. Since operation that meets the needs of the operator can be performed, usability can be improved.

  In the coin processing device of the present invention, the denomination of the coin is set by the setting means as the type of the coin to be branched from the transport unit by the forced branch unit, At least the number of coin denominations to be processed by the coin processing device is provided, and a plurality of the forcible branch portions may be arranged along the direction in which coins are transported by the transport unit.

  In the coin processing apparatus of the present invention, the setting means may be configured to set a coin rejection factor as a type of coin to be branched from the transport unit by the forced branching unit.

  In the coin processing apparatus of the present invention, the transport unit includes a linear member and a plurality of protrusions provided on the linear member so as to be aligned along a longitudinal direction of the linear member, The coin may be conveyed by the coin being pushed by the protrusion as the linear member moves along the longitudinal direction.

  In this case, the coin processing apparatus of the present invention further includes an identification unit that is provided in the transport unit and identifies a coin transported by the transport unit, and a storage unit that stores coins, and the forced branching unit. Has a forced branching unit for storing coins branched from the transport unit to the storage unit, and a compulsory branching unit for counting coins branched from the transport unit to a location other than the storage unit. A storage mode in which the coins conveyed by the conveyance unit are stored in the storage unit by the forcible branching unit for storage based on the identification result by the identification unit, and the coins conveyed by the conveyance unit are Processing mode selection means is provided for selecting any processing mode from among the counting modes that are counted and sent to a location other than the storage portion by the counting forcing branch portion. When the counting mode is selected, the coin while is placed a plurality of coin between two of said protrusions adjacent in the transport unit may be adapted to be carried by the transport unit.

  In addition, the coin processing device of the present invention further includes a reject unit that rejects the coins transported by the transport unit, and is inserted between two adjacent protrusions in the transport unit based on the identification result by the identification unit. In the case where the denominations of the plurality of coins are different from each other, the plurality of coins may be rejected by the reject unit.

  The coin processing method of the present invention is a coin processing by a coin processing device that includes a transport unit that transports coins, and a forced branch unit that forcibly branches the coins transported by the transport unit from the transport unit. In the method, the step of presetting the type of coins to be branched from the transport unit by the forcible branch unit by a setting unit, the step of transporting coins by the transport unit, and the setting content by the setting unit And a step of branching the coins transported by the transport unit from the transport unit by the forcible branching unit.

  According to such a coin processing method, the type of coins to be branched from the transport unit by the forcible branch unit is set in advance by the setting unit, and the coins transported by the transport unit are forcibly set based on the setting content by the setting unit. By branching from the transport unit by the branching unit, it is possible to give flexibility to the arrangement of the storage unit for each denomination, for example, for storing coins branched from the transport unit by the forced branching unit. Therefore, it is possible to improve the usability because it is possible to perform operation that meets the needs of the operator and the operator.

  According to the coin processing apparatus and the coin processing method of the present invention, it is possible to give flexibility to the arrangement of the storage unit for each denomination, for example, for storing the coin branched from the transport unit by the forced branch unit, and thus financial Since the operation according to the needs of the engine and the operator can be performed, the usability can be improved.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the coin processing apparatus by embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram which shows roughly the internal structure of the coin processing apparatus shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows structures, such as a conveyance part and a forced branch part, in the coin processing apparatus shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of a structure of the forced branch part shown in FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the structure and effect | action of a pressing part provided in the vicinity of the forced branch part shown in FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the control system in the coin processing apparatus shown in FIG. It is a schematic block diagram which shows roughly the internal structure of the coin processing apparatus which concerns on a modification. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the control system in the coin processing apparatus shown in FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 6 are diagrams showing a coin processing device according to the present embodiment. Among these, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the coin processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the coin processing apparatus shown in FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the transfer unit, the forced branching unit, etc. in the coin processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the detailed configuration of the forced branching unit shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the configuration and operation of the pressing unit provided in the vicinity of the forced branching unit shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of a control system in the coin processing apparatus shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the coin processing device 10 according to the present embodiment is provided on a substantially rectangular parallelepiped housing 12 and an upper surface of the housing 12, and a coin is placed from the outside to the inside of the housing 12. A coin insertion slot 18 for loading, a feeding section 20 for feeding out coins inserted into the housing 12 through the coin insertion slot 18, and a transport section 24 for transporting coins fed by the feeding section 20 are provided. Yes. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the coin processing apparatus 10 shown in FIG. In addition, the transport unit 24 is provided with an identification unit 26 that identifies the denomination, authenticity, correctness, new and old, and transport state of the coins transported by the transport unit 24. In addition, the housing 12 is identified as not a normal coin by a plurality (specifically, for example, six) of storage units 32 (32a to 32f) that store coins by denomination and the identification unit 26. Reject portions 28 are provided for storing coins and coins that could not be identified by the identification portion 26. Each of the storage units 32 (32a to 32f) and the reject unit 28 includes a storage box that can be pulled out from the front surface of the housing 12 to the front side.

  In addition, a reject branching unit 30 for branching the coins transported by the transport unit 24 to the reject unit 28 is provided on the downstream side of the identification unit 26 in the coin transport direction by the transport unit 24. A plurality (for forcibly branching the coins transported by the transport unit 24 into the storage units 32 (32a to 32f) on the further downstream side of the reject branching unit 30 in the transport direction of the coins by the transport unit 24. Specifically, for example, six (6) forced branch portions 34 (34a to 34f) are provided. Further, on the outer surface of the housing 12, a touch panel that displays information such as a coin processing status in the coin processing apparatus 10 and a stock amount for each denomination of coins stored in the storage units 32 (32 a to 32 f). The operation display unit 42 is provided. Here, the operator can input various commands to the control unit 40 described later by the operation display unit 42. Also, on the top surface of the housing 12, information such as the transaction history of the coins in the coin processing device 10 and the amount of money for each denomination of the coins stored in the storage units 32 (32a to 32f) is printed on a receipt or the like. A printing unit 44 such as a printer is provided.

  The detail of each structural member of such a coin processing apparatus 10 is demonstrated below.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a cover 22 for opening and closing the coin insertion slot 18 is provided on the upper surface of the casing 12, and the operator opens the casing by the coin insertion slot 18 by opening the cover 22. The coins can be inserted from the outside to the inside. Further, the feeding unit 20 has a rotating disk that rotates about an axis extending in the vertical direction, and coins thrown into the casing 12 from the outside through the coin slot 18 are accumulated on the rotating disk. It becomes like this. Further, when the rotating disk in the feeding unit 20 rotates, the coins accumulated on the rotating disk are fed out to the transport unit 24.

  The transport unit 24 is composed of a combination of a plurality of circulation belts 24 a (described later) provided with a plurality of protrusions 24 c (described later), and coins fed from the feeding unit 20 to the transport unit 24 are stored in the transport unit 24. It is conveyed toward the part 32 (32a-32f). Details of the configuration of the transport unit 24 will be described later. In addition, an identification unit 26 is provided in the middle of the conveyance unit 24, and the denomination, authenticity, correctness, new and old, conveyance state, etc. of the coins conveyed by the conveyance unit 24 are identified by the identification unit 26. It has become so. Here, the coins that are not identified as normal coins by the identifying unit 26 and the coins that could not be identified by the identifying unit 26 are branched from the transport unit 24 by the reject branching unit 30 and branched. Coins are sent to the reject unit 28. The reject unit 28 can be pulled out from the front surface of the housing 12 to the near side, and the operator can take out the coin from the reject portion 28 by pulling out the reject portion 28 from the front surface of the housing 12 to the near side. The coin can be re-inserted into the coin slot 18.

  Further, the coins identified as normal coins by the identification unit 26 are forcibly branched from the transport unit 24 for each denomination by the forcible branching units 34 (34a to 34f), and the branched coins. Is sent to each storage section 32 (32a to 32f) corresponding to each forced branch section 34 (34a to 34f). In this way, coins are stored in the respective storage units 32 (32a to 32f) according to denomination. Here, each storage part 32 (32a-32f) is arrange | positioned along with the width direction of the housing | casing 12 of the coin processing apparatus 10. FIG. Further, in the coin processing device 10 according to the present embodiment, the storage units 32 are provided as many as the number of denominations of coins to be processed by the coin processing device 10 (specifically, 1-yen coin, 5 6 coins corresponding to 6 denominations consisting of 10 yen coins, 10 yen coins, 50 yen coins, 100 yen coins and 500 yen coins), and each compulsory branching section 34 (34a to 34f) is also stored in each. Six are provided corresponding to the part 32 (32a-32f). The plurality of forced branch portions 34 (34 a to 34 f) are arranged so as to be arranged along the coin transport direction by the transport unit 24. Details of the configuration of each of the forced branch sections 34 (34a to 34f) will be described later.

  A front door 14 is installed at the lower front of the housing 12, and a handle 14 a for an operator to hold is provided on the front door 14. Then, when the operator opens the front door 14 while grasping the handle 14 a, the operator can pull out the storage portions 32 from the front surface of the housing 12 to the front side. In this way, the operator can collect the coins stored in each storage unit 32 for each denomination.

  In addition, a power switch 16 is provided at an upper right portion of the front surface of the housing 12, and each component of the coin processing apparatus 10 is operated when the operator turns on the power switch 16. .

  Next, details of the configuration of the transport unit 24 and the forced branch units 34 (34a to 34f) in the coin processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, the transport unit 24 is formed by combining a plurality of circulation belts 24a each having a plurality of protrusions 24c (see FIG. 5) provided at equal intervals. FIG. 3 shows the circulation belt 24a provided in the vicinity of each of the forced branch portions 34 (34a to 34f) among the plurality of circulation belts 24a. As shown in FIG. 3, the circulation belt 24a is stretched around a plurality of pulleys 24b, and one pulley 24b among the plurality of pulleys 24b is rotationally driven by a drive motor (not shown) so that the circulation belt 24a is illustrated. 3 circulates in the clockwise direction. Further, when the circulation belt 24a is circulated, the coins are hooked on the protrusions 24c provided on the circulation belt 24a, whereby the coins are pushed by the protrusions 24c, and thereby the conveyance path 24e extending in the left-right direction in FIG. The coins are conveyed to the left in FIG.

  FIG. 4 illustrates two forced branch portions 34a and 34b located on the upstream side of the six forced branch portions 34 (34a to 34f). 4 and 5, coins are conveyed in the left direction in FIGS. 4 and 5 by the circulation belt 24 a of the conveyance unit 24. In FIG. 4, the circulation belt 24a is not shown for easy viewing of the drawing. As shown in FIG. 4, the forcible branch portion 34 a provided on the most upstream side among the six forced branch portions 34 (34 a to 34 f) is an opening provided on the transport surface 24 d (see FIG. 5) of the transport portion 24. It has a sorting plate 35a for closing 24f and a coin detection sensor 36a. And when the coin of the denomination corresponding to this forced branching part 34a is detected by the coin detection sensor 36a, the distribution board 35a is driven, and this distribution board 35a is the horizontal direction provided in the left end part in FIG. It opens upward from the opening 24f with the axis extending to the center as the center. As a result, the coins conveyed while being pushed by the protrusion 24c provided on the circulation belt 24a enter the opening 24f provided on the conveyance surface 24d and are sent to the storage part 32a corresponding to the forced branch part 34a. become.

  Similarly, among the six forced branch portions 34 (34a to 34f), the forced branch portion 34b provided second from the upstream side is a sorting plate for closing the opening 24g provided in the transport surface 24d of the transport portion 24. 35b and a coin detection sensor 36b. And when the coin of the denomination corresponding to this forced branching part 34b is detected by the coin detection sensor 36b, the distribution board 35b is driven, and this distribution board 35b is the horizontal direction provided in the left end part in FIG. It opens upward from the opening 24g with the axis extending to the center as the center. Thus, the coins conveyed while being pushed by the protrusions 24c provided on the circulation belt 24a enter the openings 24g provided on the conveyance surface 24d, and are sent to the storage portions 32b corresponding to the forced branch portions 34b. become. Such forced branching portions 34a and 34b are configured such that the sorting plates 35a and 35b open upward from the openings 24f and 24g around a horizontal axis provided at the left end portion in FIG. Therefore, generally only one coin can be forcibly branched from the transport unit 24. Of the six forced branch sections 34 (34a to 34f), the third to sixth forced branch sections 34c to 34f provided from the upstream side have the same configuration as the above-described forced branch sections 34a and 34b. Yes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a pressing portion 38 is provided in the vicinity of each forced branch portion 34 (34 a to 34 f) corresponding to each forced branch portion 34 (34 a to 34 f). Each pressing portion 38 includes a pinch ball 38p and a spring member 38q (compression spring) attached to the pinch ball 38p, and an upper end portion of the spring member 38q is fixed. When no coin is located below the pinch ball 38p, the pinch ball 38p floats with a slight gap with respect to the transport surface 24d of the transport unit 24. On the other hand, when the coin conveyed while being pushed by the protrusion 24c provided on the circulation belt 24a reaches a position below the pinch ball 38p, the pinch ball 38p is pushed upward by the coin, and the coin is transferred to the conveyance surface. It passes through the area between 24d and the pinch ball 38p. Thus, by providing the pressing part 38 including the pinch ball 38p and the spring member 38q, the coins are transferred from the transport part 24 to the storage parts 32 (32a to 32f) by the forced branch parts 34 (34a to 34f). Even when the coins transported along the transport surface 24d of the transport unit 24 are separated from the protrusion 24c of the circulation belt 24a in the transport direction, such coins are pinched by the pinch ball 38p. The pinch ball 38p becomes a resistance when it comes into contact with the coin, and the coin does not move forward in the transport direction, so that the projection 24c of the circulation belt 24a that performs circulation movement comes into contact with the coin. The coin is transported on the transport surface 24d while being pushed from behind by the protrusion 24c of the circulation belt 24a. At this time, the coin passes under the pinch ball 38p. In this way, the coins conveyed along the conveyance surface 24d of the conveyance unit 24 by the pressing unit 38 including the pinch ball 38p and the spring member 38q are brought close to the protrusion 24c of the circulation belt 24a. Therefore, when the coins are branched into the storage portions 32 (32a to 32f) by the forced branch portions 34 (34a to 34f), the sorting plates in the forced branch portions 34 (34a to 34f) are specified. It is possible to prevent the switching operation (indicated by reference numerals 35a and 35b in FIG. 4) from being in time.

  Next, the configuration of the control system in the coin processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the coin processing device 10 according to the present embodiment, a control unit 40 that controls each component of the coin processing device 10 is provided inside the housing 12. Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the feeding unit 20, the conveying unit 24, the identifying unit 26, the reject branching unit 30, the forced branching units 34 (34 a to 34 f) and the like are connected to the control unit 40. A signal related to the coin identification result by the identification unit 26 is sent to the control unit 40, and the control unit 40 sends out the feeding unit 20, the transport unit 24, the reject branch unit 30, the forced branch units 34 (34 a to 34 f), and the like. These component members are controlled by sending a command signal to each component member. As shown in FIG. 6, an operation display unit 42, a printing unit 44, a storage unit 46, the power switch 16, and a setting unit 50 are connected to the control unit 40. As described above, the operation display unit 42 includes, for example, a touch panel and the like, and the processing status of coins in the coin processing apparatus 10 and the stock amount for each denomination of coins stored in the storage units 32 (32a to 32f). Information is displayed. The operator can input various commands to the control unit 40 through the operation display unit 42. Further, the printing unit 44 prints information such as a coin processing history in the coin processing device 10 and a stock amount for each denomination of coins stored in each storage unit 32 (32a to 32f) on a receipt or the like. It has become. Moreover, the memory | storage part 46 memorize | stores information, such as the stock amount for every denomination of the coin stored in each storage part 32 (32a-32f), and the processing history of the coin in the coin processing apparatus 10. FIG. .

  Moreover, the setting means 50 sets the kind of coin which should be branched from the conveyance part 24 by each forced branch part 34 (34a-34f). Specifically, the setting means 50 sets the denomination of the coin which should be branched from the conveyance part 24 by each forced branch part 34 (34a-34f), for example, and each forced branch part 34 ( 34a to 34f), when the coins identified by the identifying unit 26 are denominations corresponding to the forced branching unit 34 (34a to 34f) set by the setting unit 50, each forced branching unit 34 ( 34a to 34f) branch the coins from the transport unit 24 and send them to the corresponding storage units 32 (32a to 32f). As a result, coins are stored in the storage units 32 (32a to 32f) for each denomination.

  In addition, the kind of coin set by the setting means 50 corresponding to each forced branch part 34 (34a-34f) is not limited to a denomination. A coin rejection factor may be set as the type of coin set by the setting means 50 corresponding to each forced branching section 34 (34a to 34f). Specifically, in the coin processing apparatus 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the installation of the reject unit 28 and the reject branch unit 30 can be omitted, and instead of one of the six storage units 32 (32a to 32f), A plurality of storage units 32 are used as reject units, and as a rejection factor of coins set by the setting means 50 corresponding to each forced branch unit 34 (34a to 34f), an identification abnormality (for example, a false coin, Contaminated coins, deformed coins, etc.) and conveyance abnormalities (for example, double feed, chain, etc.) may be set. In this case, the coins can be classified into a plurality of storage units 32 for each rejection factor. In the case where the coin rejection factor is set as the type of coin set by the setting means 50 corresponding to each of the forced branch portions 34 (34a to 34f), the installation of the reject portion 28 and the reject branch portion 30 is omitted. Without limitation, the reject coins may be distributed to the one or more storage units 32 and the reject unit 28 used as the reject unit for each reject factor. In this case, even if the reject factor of the reject coins distributed to the one or a plurality of storage units 32 used as the reject unit and the reject factor of the reject coins distributed to the reject unit 28 are set by the setting means 50, respectively. Good.

  Next, the operation of the coin processing apparatus 10 having such a configuration (specifically, coin deposit processing) will be described.

  When the coin processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment is installed in a financial institution or a store, the maintenance staff uses the operation display unit 42 to select the type of coin corresponding to each storage unit 32 (32a to 32f) (specifically, For example, by inputting a denomination of coins) to the control unit 40, the type of coins (for example, the denomination of coins) to be branched from the transport unit 24 by each of the forced branching units 34 (34a to 34f) is set. Is set by The setting by the setting means 50 is not limited to the case where the coin processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment is installed in a financial institution or a store, and the coin processing apparatus 10 deposits coins. The above setting may be performed by the setting unit 50 each time processing is performed. In this case, the operator, not the maintenance person, inputs the type of coin (specifically, for example, the denomination of the coin) corresponding to each storage unit 32 (32a to 32f) to the control unit 40 through the operation display unit 42. As a result, the setting unit 50 performs the above setting.

  When performing coin deposit processing in the coin processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, the operator opens the cover 22 provided on the upper surface of the housing 12 to allow the coin insertion slot 18 to bring the coin 12 into the interior from the outside. When coins are inserted and a command to start deposit processing of coins is given to the control unit 40 by the operation display unit 42, the rotating disk in the feeding unit 20 rotates, and the coins accumulated on the rotating disk are transferred to the transport unit 24. It is paid out. At this time, a maximum of one coin is put between two adjacent protrusions 24c in the circulation belt 24a of the transport unit 24, and the one coin is pushed by the protrusion 24c, so that Coins are transported by the transport unit 24. The coins conveyed by the conveyance unit 24 are identified by the identification unit 26 in terms of denomination, true / false, good / bad, new / old, conveyance state, and the like. Here, the coins that are not identified as normal coins by the identifying unit 26 and the coins that could not be identified by the identifying unit 26 are branched from the transport unit 24 by the reject branching unit 30 and branched. Coins are sent to the reject unit 28. Further, the reject unit 28 can be pulled out from the front surface of the housing 12 to the near side, and the operator can take out the coin from the reject portion 28 by pulling out the reject unit 28 from the front surface of the housing 12 to the near side. The coin can be reinserted into the coin slot 18.

  Further, the coins identified as normal coins by the identification unit 26 are forcibly branched from the transport unit 24 for each denomination by the forcible branching units 34 (34a to 34f), and the branched coins. Is sent to each storage section 32 (32a to 32f) corresponding to each forced branch section 34 (34a to 34f). More specifically, when the denominations of coins to be branched from the transport unit 24 by the forced branching units 34 (34a to 34f) are set by the setting means 50, the forced branching units 34 (34a to 34f). ) When the coins identified by the identifying unit 26 are denominations corresponding to the forced branching units 34 (34a to 34f) set by the setting unit 50, the forced branching units 34 (34a to 34f). Diverges this coin from the transport unit 24 and sends it to the corresponding storage units 32 (32a to 32f). In this way, coins are stored for each denomination in each storage section 32 (32a to 32f). When all the coins are fed from the feeding unit 20 to the transport unit 24 and sent to the reject unit 28 and the storage units 32 (32a to 32f), the coin depositing process in the coin processing apparatus 10 is completed.

  According to the coin processing apparatus 10 of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, the forcible branch unit 34 (34a to 34f) for forcibly branching the coins transported by the transport unit 24 from the transport unit 24. And the setting means 50 sets the type of coins to be branched from the transport unit 24 by the forced branch unit 34 (34a to 34f), thereby branching from the transport unit 24 by the forced branch unit 34 (34a to 34f). For example, it is possible to give flexibility to the arrangement of the storage units 32 (32a to 32f) for each denomination for storing the coins that have been made, so that the operation according to the operation of financial institutions and the needs of the operator is performed. Therefore, usability can be improved. For example, when it is assumed that a lot of coins of a specific denomination are deposited in the coin processing apparatus 10 in a financial institution or a store where the coin processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment is installed, the coin processing apparatus 10 Denominations of coins to be branched from the transport unit 24 by the forced branching units 34 (34a to 34f) so that the specific denominations are assigned to the plurality of storage units 32 when installed in a financial institution or a store. Is set by the setting means 50. As a result, in the coin processing device 10, the amount of coins stored in the specific denomination is larger than the amount stored in coins of other denominations, so a large number of coins of a specific denomination are deposited in the coin processing device 10. Even when the storage unit 32 storing the coins of this denomination becomes full, the frequency of collecting the coins of this denomination by pulling the storage unit 32 forward from the housing 12 is reduced. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the time required for the coin depositing process and reduce the operator's workload.

  Moreover, in the coin processing apparatus 10 of this Embodiment, as mentioned above, the denomination of a coin as a kind of coin which should be branched from the conveyance part 24 by the forced branch part 34 (34a-34f) by the setting means 50. Are set, and the forcible branch portions 34 (34a to 34f) are provided at least by the number of denominations of coins to be processed by the coin processing device 10, and a plurality of forced branch portions 34 ( 34a to 34f) are arranged so as to be lined up in the coin transport direction by the transport unit 24.

  Moreover, in the coin processing apparatus 10 of this Embodiment, as above-mentioned, the setting means 50 is a rejection factor of a coin as a kind of coin which should be branched from the conveyance part 24 by the forced branch part 34 (34a-34f). May also be settable. In this case, the coins can be classified into the plurality of storage units 32 for each rejection factor by branching the coins from the transport unit 24 by the forced branching unit 34 for each rejection factor. As a result, it is possible to determine for each storage unit 32 whether or not the coins stored as reject coins in each storage unit 32 can be re-inserted into the coin insertion slot 18. The trouble of re-inserting coins into the coin insertion slot 18 many times can be saved.

  Moreover, in the coin processing apparatus 10 of this Embodiment, the setting means 50 re-inserts into the coin insertion slot 18 as a kind of coin which should be branched from the conveyance part 24 to the rejection part 28 by the rejection branch part 30. The rejection factor (for example, identification abnormality such as fake coins, fouled coins, deformed coins, etc.) is set, and the forced branching unit 34 corresponding to the storage unit 32 among the plurality of storage units 32 is set. Reject factors (for example, double feed, chain, etc.) that can be selected for each denomination of coins by re-inserting them into the coin slot 18 as the types of coins to be branched from the transport unit 24 (Abnormality) is set, and the denomination of the coin is set as the type of the coin to be branched from the transport unit 24 by the forced branching unit 34 corresponding to the other storage unit 32. You can have me. In this case, the setting means 50 may automatically set the denomination that has not been set in the other storage unit 32 in the storage unit 32 that is set last. At this time, when there are a plurality of denominations that are not set in the other storage unit 32, the setting means 50 is configured so that the coins of the plurality of denominations are stored in a mixed state in the storage unit 32 set last. May be set. Specifically, the reject unit 28 stores coins related to identification abnormalities such as fake coins, fouled coins, deformed coins, etc., and the storage unit 32a stores coins related to conveyance abnormalities such as double feeding, chaining, etc. The storage units 32b and 32c store, for example, 10 yen coins, the storage units 32d and 32e store, for example, 100 yen coins, and the storage unit 32f stores 1 yen coins, 5 yen coins, 50 yen coins, and 500 yen coins. May be set by the setting means 50 so as to be stored in a mixed state. As yet another example, the setting means 50 performs setting so that the coins of the coins are assigned to the storage units 32b to 32e, and the coins of the remaining denominations are mixed and stored in the storage unit 32f. It may be.

  Moreover, in the coin processing apparatus 10 of this Embodiment, as above-mentioned, the conveyance part 24 is arrange | positioned in the said circulation belt 24a so that it may align with the circulation belt 24a (linear member) and the longitudinal direction of the circulation belt 24a. A plurality of protrusions 24c are provided, and the coins are conveyed by the coins being pushed by the protrusions 24c as the circulating belt 24a moves along the longitudinal direction.

  In addition, the coin processing apparatus by this Embodiment is not limited to an aspect as mentioned above, A various change can be added.

  For example, the coin processing apparatus according to the present embodiment may be configured as shown in FIGS. Here, FIG. 7 is a schematic configuration diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the coin processing device 110 according to the modification, and FIG. 8 is a functional block showing the configuration of the control system in the coin processing device 110 shown in FIG. FIG. The coin processing apparatus 110 according to such a modification will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a coin processing device 110 according to a modification is provided on a substantially rectangular parallelepiped casing 112 and an upper surface of the casing 112, and is used for inserting coins from the outside of the casing 112 into the inside. The apparatus includes a coin insertion slot 118, a feeding section 120 that feeds out coins that are thrown into the housing 112 through the coin insertion slot 118, and a transport section 124 that transports the coins fed out by the feeding section 120. Similar to the transport unit 24 in the coin processing apparatus 10 shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the transport unit 124 is composed of a combination of a plurality of circulation belts provided with a plurality of protrusions, and is fed from the feed unit 120 to the transport unit 124. The received coins are transported by the transport unit 124 toward the storage units 132 (132a to 132f).

  In addition, the transport unit 124 is provided with an identification unit 126 that identifies the denomination, authenticity, correctness, new and old, and transport state of the coins transported by the transport unit 124. Further, a stop unit 127 that stops the coins conveyed by the conveyance unit 124 is provided on the downstream side of the identification unit 126 in the coin conveyance direction by the conveyance unit 124. Further, inside the housing 112, a plurality of (specifically, for example, six) storage units 132 (132a to 132f) for storing coins by denomination and an identification unit 126 are identified as not being normal coins. Rejecting sections 128 are provided for storing coins and coins that could not be identified by the identifying section 126. Each of the storage units 132 (132a to 132f) and the reject unit 128 includes a storage box that can be pulled out from the front surface of the housing 112 to the front side.

  In addition, a reject branching unit 130 for branching the coins transported by the transporting unit 124 to the rejecting unit 128 is provided on the downstream side of the identification unit 126 in the coin transporting direction by the transporting unit 124. On the further downstream side of the reject branching unit 130 in the coin transport direction by the transport unit 124, a plurality of (forcibly branching the coins transported by the transport unit 124 into the storage units 132 (132a to 132f), respectively. More specifically, for example, six storage forcible branch sections 134 (134a to 134f) are provided. Here, the structure of the conveyance part 124 in the coin processing apparatus 110 which concerns on the modification shown in FIG. 7, and the forced branch part 134 for accommodation (134a-134f) is the conveyance part 24 in the coin processing apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. And the forcible branch portion 34 (34a to 34f).

  In addition, the coin processing apparatus 110 according to the modification can perform a counting process in addition to the coin deposit process. Further, in the coin processing device 110 according to the modification, the coins that have been subjected to the counting process are thrown out from the inside of the housing 112. Further, the coin processing device 110 according to the modified example includes a coin receiving unit 136 (for example, a storage tray for storing coins (specifically, receiving coins) that receives coins thrown out from the inside of the housing 112 after the counting process is performed. Specifically, a carton) and a storage bag) are provided. Further, the transport unit 124 is provided with a compulsory branching unit 138 that branches the coins transported by the transport unit 124 from the transport unit 124 and sends the coins to the coin receiving unit 136. Such a counting forcible branching portion 138 is provided at a position downstream of the reject branching portion 130 and upstream of the storage forcing branching portions 134 (134a to 134f) in the coin transport direction by the transporting portion 124. ing. In addition, each of the storing forced branching units 134 (134a to 134f) can generally forcibly branch only one coin from the transport unit 124, whereas the counting forced branching unit 138 collects a plurality of coins. Thus, it can be forcibly branched from the transport section 124. In the present embodiment, the coins transported by the transport unit 124 are forcibly branched from the transport unit 124 by combining the storage forced branch units 134 (134a to 134f) and the counting forced branch unit 138. The forced branch section is configured.

  Further, on the outer surface of the housing 112, a touch panel or the like that displays information such as the coin processing status in the coin processing device 110 and the amount of money for each denomination of the coins stored in the storage units 132 (132a to 132f). The operation display unit 142 (see FIG. 8) is provided. Here, the operator can input various commands to the control unit 140 described later by the operation display unit 142. Also, on the top surface of the housing 112, information such as the transaction history of the coins in the coin processing device 110 and the amount of money of each coin type stored in each storage unit 132 (132a to 132f) is printed on a receipt or the like. A printing unit 144 (see FIG. 8), such as a printer, is provided.

  Next, a configuration of a control system in the coin processing device 110 according to the modification will be described with reference to FIG. In the coin processing device 110 according to the modification, a control unit 140 that controls each component of the coin processing device 110 is provided inside the housing 112. Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the control unit 140 includes a feeding unit 120, a transport unit 124, an identification unit 126, a stop unit 127, a reject branch unit 130, each storage forcible branch unit 134 (134 a to 134 f), The counting compulsory branching unit 138 and the like are connected to each other, and a signal related to the result of identifying the coin by the identifying unit 126 is sent to the control unit 140, and the feeding unit 120, the transport unit 124, the stop unit 127, These constituent members are controlled by sending command signals to the constituent members such as the reject branching unit 130, the storing forcing branching units 134 (134a to 134f), the counting forcing branching unit 138, and the like. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, an operation display unit 142, a printing unit 144, a storage unit 146, a power switch 116, a setting unit 150, and a processing mode selection unit 152 are connected to the control unit 140. As described above, the operation display unit 142 includes, for example, a touch panel, and the like, the processing status of coins in the coin processing apparatus 110, the stock amount for each denomination of coins stored in the storage units 132 (132a to 132f), and the like. Information is displayed. The operator can input various commands to the control unit 140 through the operation display unit 142. Further, the printing unit 144 prints information such as a coin processing history in the coin processing device 110 and a stock amount for each denomination of coins stored in each storage unit 132 (132a to 132f) on a receipt or the like. It has become. Moreover, the memory | storage part 146 memorize | stores the processing history of the coin in the coin processing apparatus 110, and information, such as the amount of money for every denomination of the coin accommodated in each accommodating part 132 (132a-132f). . The power switch 116 is provided, for example, on the front surface of the housing 112, and each component of the coin processing device 110 is operated when the operator turns on the power switch 116.

  The setting means 150 is configured to set the type of coins that should be branched from the transport unit 124 by the forcible storage branching units 134 (134a to 134f). Specifically, for example, the setting means 150 is configured to set the denomination of the coins to be branched from the transport unit 124 by each of the storing forced branching units 134 (134a to 134f). When the coins identified by the identifying unit 126 are denominations corresponding to the storing forced branching unit 134 (134a to 134f) set by the setting unit 150, the branch unit 134 (134a to 134f) Each of the storing forcible branch sections 134 (134a to 134f) branches the coin from the transport section 124 and sends it to the corresponding storage sections 132 (132a to 132f). As a result, coins are stored for each denomination in the storage units 132 (132a to 132f).

  In the coin processing device 110 according to the modified example, the coins transported by the transport unit 124 are stored in the storage units 132 (132a-132f) by the storage forcible branching units 134 (134a-134f) based on the identification result by the identification unit 126. The storing mode to be stored, and the coins transported by the transport unit 124 are counted by the identification unit 126 and counted by the counting compulsory branching unit 138 to be sent to a place other than each storing unit 132 (specifically, the coin receiving unit 136). Coins can be processed in any of the processing modes. More specifically, the operator can input to the control unit 140 through the operation display unit 142 as to which of the storage mode and the counting mode the coin processing mode is to be performed, The processing mode selection unit 152 selects one of the storage mode and the counting mode based on the information input to the control unit 140 by the operation display unit 142 by the operator.

  Further, in the coin processing device 110 according to the modified example, when the storage mode is selected by the processing mode selection unit 152, at most one coin is inserted between two adjacent protrusions on the circulation belt of the transport unit 124. The one coin is pushed by the protrusion, and the coin is conveyed by the conveying unit 124. As described above, each of the storing forced branch portions 134 (134a to 134f) can generally forcibly branch only one coin from the transport portion 124, so that two adjacent protrusions on the circulation belt of the transport portion 124 This is because if a plurality of coins are inserted between them, troubles such as clogging may occur when the coins are branched from the transport unit 124 by the forcible storage branching portions 134 (134a to 134f). . On the other hand, when the counting mode is selected by the processing mode selection unit 152, a plurality of coins can be inserted between two adjacent protrusions on the circulation belt of the transport unit 124. When the coin is pushed by the protrusion, the coin is transported by the transport unit 124. As described above, the counting compulsory branching unit 138 has a structure in which a plurality of coins can be forcibly branched from the transport unit 124, and therefore, the adjacent two in the circulation belt of the transport unit 124. Even if a plurality of coins are inserted between the two protrusions, trouble such as clogging of coins does not occur in the counting compulsory branching portion 138. As described above, when the counting mode is selected by the processing mode selection unit 152, the coin counting process is quickly performed by inserting a plurality of coins between two adjacent protrusions on the circulation belt of the transport unit 124. Will be able to.

  Next, operation | movement of the coin processing apparatus 110 which concerns on a modification which consists of such a structure is demonstrated.

  When the coin processing device 110 according to the modification is installed in a financial institution, a store, or the like, the maintenance staff uses the operation display unit 142 to select the type of coin corresponding to each storage unit 132 (132a to 132f) (specifically, for example, By inputting the denomination of coins) to the control unit 140, the type of coin (for example, the denomination of coins) to be branched from the transport unit 124 by each of the storing forced branching units 134 (134a to 134f) is set. 150.

  When performing the coin deposit process in the coin processing apparatus 110 according to the modification, the operator first inputs a command to the control unit 140 to perform the coin deposit process using the operation display unit 142. As a result, the processing mode selection unit 152 selects the storage mode as the coin processing mode in the coin processing device 110. Thereafter, the operator opens a cover provided on the upper surface of the housing 112 to insert coins from the outside of the housing 112 through the coin insertion slot 118, and issues a command to start the coin deposit process through the operation display unit 142. When given to the control unit 140, coins are fed from the feeding unit 120 to the transport unit 124. At this time, a maximum of one coin is inserted between two adjacent protrusions on the circulation belt of the transport unit 124, and the coin is pushed by the protrusion, whereby the coin is transported by the transport unit 124. It will be conveyed by. The coins conveyed by the conveyance unit 124 are identified by the identification unit 126 in terms of denomination, true / false, good / bad, new / old, conveyance state, and the like. Here, the coins that are not identified as normal coins by the identification unit 126 and the coins that could not be identified by the identification unit 126 are branched from the transport unit 124 by the reject branching unit 130 and branched. Coins are sent to the reject unit 128. Further, the reject unit 128 can be pulled out from the front side of the housing 112 to the front side, and the operator can take out a coin from the reject unit 128 by pulling out the reject unit 128 from the front side of the housing 112 to the front side. The coin can be reinserted into the coin slot 118.

  Further, the coins identified as normal coins by the identification unit 126 are forcibly branched from the transport unit 124 for each denomination by the storage forcible branching units 134 (134a to 134f) and branched. The coins are sent to the storage units 132 (132a to 132f) corresponding to the storage forced branching units 134 (134a to 134f). More specifically, when the denominations of coins to be branched from the transport unit 124 by the storage forcible branch units 134 (134a to 134f) are set by the setting means 150, the storage forcible branch units 134 are stored. (134a to 134f) are forcibly stored when the coins identified by the identifying unit 126 are denominations corresponding to the forcible storing branching units 134 (134a to 134f) set by the setting unit 150. Branch part 134 (134a-134f) branches this coin from conveyance part 124, and sends it to each storage part 132 (132a-132f) corresponding. In this way, coins are stored for each denomination in the storage units 132 (132a to 132f). When all the coins are fed from the feeding unit 120 to the transport unit 124 and sent to the reject unit 128 and the storage units 132 (132a to 132f), the coin depositing process in the coin processing device 110 is completed.

  In addition, when performing the coin counting process in the coin processing apparatus 110 according to the modification, the operator first inputs a command to the control unit 140 to perform the coin counting process using the operation display unit 142. As a result, the processing mode selection means 152 selects the counting mode as the coin processing mode in the coin processing device 110. Thereafter, the operator opens a cover provided on the upper surface of the housing 112 to insert coins from the outside of the housing 112 through the coin insertion slot 118, and issues a command to start the coin deposit process through the operation display unit 142. When given to the control unit 140, coins are fed from the feeding unit 120 to the transport unit 124. At this time, a plurality of coins are inserted between two adjacent protrusions on the circulation belt of the transport unit 124, and the coins are transported by the transport unit 124 by being pushed by the protrusions. Become so. The coins conveyed by the conveyance unit 124 are identified by the identification unit 126 in terms of denomination, true / false, good / bad, new / old, conveyance state, and the like. Here, the coins that are not identified as normal coins by the identification unit 126 and the coins that could not be identified by the identification unit 126 are branched from the transport unit 124 by the reject branching unit 130 and branched. Coins are sent to the reject unit 128. Further, the reject unit 128 can be pulled out from the front side of the housing 112 to the front side, and the operator can take out a coin from the reject unit 128 by pulling out the reject unit 128 from the front side of the housing 112 to the front side. The coin can be reinserted into the coin slot 118.

  The coins identified as normal coins by the identifying unit 126 are forcibly branched from the transport unit 124 by the counting compulsory branching unit 138, and the branched coins are transferred from the inside of the housing 112 to the outside. And sent to the coin receiver 136. In this way, the operator can take out the counted coins from the coin receiving portion 136. When all coins are fed from the feeding unit 120 to the transport unit 124 and sent to the reject unit 128 and the coin receiving unit 136, the coin counting process in the coin processing device 110 is completed.

  A plurality of coins inserted between two adjacent protrusions on the circulation belt of the transport unit 124 based on the identification result by the identification unit 126 when the coin counting device 110 performs the coin counting process. When these denominations are different from each other, the plurality of coins are branched from the transport unit 124 by the reject branch unit 130 and sent to the reject unit 128, and are rejected by the reject unit 128. In the coin processing apparatus 110 according to the modified example, coin counting processing is generally performed for each denomination, but a plurality of denomination coins are erroneously thrown into the coin slot 118 in a mixed state. In this case, the denominations of the plurality of coins inserted between two adjacent protrusions in the circulation belt of the transport unit 124 are different from each other. In this case, if the coins conveyed by the conveyance unit 124 are branched from the conveyance unit 124 by the counting forcible branching unit 138 and sent to the coin receiving unit 136, coins of a plurality of denominations are mixed in the coin receiving unit 136. Thus, it takes time and effort for the operator to classify the coins stored in the coin receiver 136 by denomination. For this reason, when the denominations of a plurality of coins inserted between two adjacent protrusions in the circulation belt of the transport unit 124 are different from each other, the coin receiving unit 136 is rejected by rejecting these coins by the reject unit 128. This makes it possible to save the trouble of classifying the coins stored in each denomination and improve the workability for the operator.

  In addition, when the coin counting device 110 according to the modified example performs the coin counting process, the number of coins sent to the coin receiving unit 136 is a predetermined number (specifically, storing coins in the coin receiving unit 136). When the amount exceeds the amount, the coins transported by the transport unit 124 are stopped by the stop unit 127. As a result, when the coin receiving part 136 is full, it is possible to prevent the coins from being branched from the transport part 124 by the counting compulsory branching part 138 and further sent to the coin receiving part 136. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the coins from overflowing from the coin receiving part 136.

  Also in the coin processing device 110 according to the modification shown in FIG. 7 and the like, the coins transported by the transport unit 124 are forcibly branched from the transport unit 124 as in the coin processing device 10 shown in FIGS. Forcibly branching portion 134 (134a to 134f) for storage is provided, and the setting means 150 is used to set the type of coins that should be branched from transport portion 124 by forced branching portion 134 (134a to 134f) for storage. For example, the storage unit 132 (132a to 132f) for each denomination that stores coins branched from the transport unit 124 by the storage forced branch unit 134 (134a to 134f) can be flexible. Therefore, it is possible to improve the usability because it is possible to operate a financial institution or the like according to the needs of the operator.

  Further, as the coin processing device according to the present embodiment, a device other than the coin processing device 10 shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 or the coin processing device 110 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 may be used. For example, in a coin processing apparatus according to a further modification, after a coin conveyed by the conveying unit is forcibly branched by a forced branching unit, the coin branched from the conveying unit is sent to the temporary holding unit. The temporary holding unit may be temporarily held. Then, after all the coins inserted into the coin insertion slot are drawn out into the housing and sent to the temporary holding unit or the reject unit, the operator inputs a deposit confirmation command to the control unit by the operation display unit. Thus, the coin temporarily held in the temporary holding unit may be sent from the temporary holding unit to the storage unit. Further, in such a coin processing device, after all the coins inserted into the coin insertion slot are drawn out into the housing and sent to the temporary storage unit or the reject unit, the operator can replace the deposit confirmation command. When a return instruction is input to the control unit by the operation display unit, the coins temporarily held in the temporary holding unit are thrown out of the housing from the temporary holding unit, and the operator throws out the coins thus thrown out. Can be received as a return coin.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Coin processing apparatus 12 Case 14 Front door 14a Handle 16 Power switch 18 Coin slot 20 Feeding part 22 Cover 24 Transport part 24a Circulation belt 24b Pulley 24c Protrusion 24d Transport surface 24e Transport path 24f, 24g Opening 26 Identification part 28 Reject part 30 Reject branch part 32 (32a-32f) Storage part 34 (34a-34f) Forced branch part 35a, 35b Sorting plate 36a, 36b Coin detection sensor 38 Press part 38p Pinch ball 38q Spring member 40 Control part 42 Operation display part 44 Print Unit 46 Storage unit 50 Setting means 110 Coin processing device 112 Case 116 Power switch 118 Coin slot 120 Feeding unit 124 Transport unit 126 Identification unit 127 Stop unit 128 Reject unit 130 Reject branch unit 132 (132a to 132f) Storage unit 134 ( 1 4A～134f) accommodating the forced bifurcation 136 coin receiving unit 138 counts for forced bifurcation 140 controller 142 the operation display unit 144 printing unit 146 storage unit 150 setting unit 152 processing mode selection means

Claims (7)

A transport unit for transporting coins;
A forced branching unit for forcibly branching the coins transported by the transporting unit from the transporting unit;
Setting means for setting the type of coins to be branched from the transport unit by the forced branch unit;
A coin processing apparatus. By the setting means, the denomination of the coin is set as the type of the coin to be branched from the transport unit by the forced branching unit,
The forced branching units are provided at least as many as the denominations of coins to be processed by the coin processing device, and the plurality of forced branching units are arranged along the coin transport direction by the transport unit. The coin processing device according to claim 1.   The coin processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the setting means can also set a coin rejection factor as a type of coin to be branched from the transport section by the forced branch section.   The transport unit includes a linear member and a plurality of protrusions provided on the linear member so as to be aligned along the longitudinal direction of the linear member, and the linear member extends along the longitudinal direction. The coin processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the coin is transported by moving the coin by the protrusion by moving. An identification unit that is provided in the transport unit and identifies a coin transported by the transport unit;
A storage unit for storing coins;
Further comprising
The forced branching unit is a storing forced branching unit that sends coins branched from the transport unit to the storage unit, and a counting forced branching unit that sends coins branched from the transporting unit to locations other than the storage unit Have
A storage mode in which the coins transported by the transport unit are stored in the storage unit by the storage forcible branching unit based on the identification result by the identification unit, and the coins transported by the transport unit are counted by the identification unit. Processing mode selection means is provided for selecting any of the processing modes among the counting modes to be sent to locations other than the storage unit by the counting forcible branching unit,
5. When the counting mode is selected by the processing mode selection unit, the coin is transported by the transport unit while a plurality of coins are put between two adjacent protrusions in the transport unit. The coin processing apparatus described. A reject unit that rejects the coins conveyed by the conveyance unit;
When the denominations of a plurality of coins inserted between two adjacent protrusions in the transport unit based on the identification result by the identification unit are different from each other, the plurality of coins are rejected by the reject unit. The coin processing device according to claim 5. A coin processing method by a coin processing device comprising a transport unit that transports coins, and a forced branch unit for forcibly branching the coins transported by the transport unit from the transport unit,
A step of setting in advance by a setting means the type of coins to be branched from the transport unit by the forced branch unit;
A step of transporting coins by the transport unit;
A step of branching the coins transported by the transport unit from the transport unit by the forced branching unit based on the setting content by the setting unit;
A coin processing method comprising:

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