JP2017224216A - Money exchanger - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a money exchanger which improves complexity of a collection work of coins, and which enhances convenience.SOLUTION: A money exchanger comprises: a coin storage container which stores coins for money exchange in bulk, and has a coin supply port for supplying coins for money change; a coin put-out unit which discharges the coins for money exchange stored in the coin storage container one by one, for putting out the coins to a coin put-out port through a prescribed coin passage; a bill reception/payment unit for accumulating bills which are input into a bill reception port, in a bill storage chamber for every kind of a bill, and putting out a designated number of a designated kind of bills for money exchange out of the accumulated bills, from a bill payment port; an input device to which coin supply information related to a number or a money amount of coins for money exchange supplied to the coin storage container, is input; and a control unit for, when the coins for money exchange are supplied to the coin storage container, controlling the bill reception/payment unit so as to designate a kind and a number of bills whose money amount is same to a money amount of the coins supplied to the coin storage container, based on the coin supply information, and to put out bills for money exchange.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

  The present invention relates to a money changer, and more particularly, to a money changer that can be used in a game field where a plurality of game machines are installed, and coins collected from each game machine can be efficiently applied as a money exchange reserve.

  2. Description of the Related Art Generally, in a game field where a game machine using coins is installed, a currency exchange machine that exchanges banknotes into coins is installed for the convenience of customers. Normally, in game arcades, coins and banknotes remaining in the money changer after the end of business are once collected and then stored in a predetermined storage location. As a money changer having a function of collecting coins, there is one disclosed in Patent Document 1.

  The money changer of Patent Literature 1 includes a banknote discriminator for identifying a banknote inserted from a banknote insertion slot, a tank as a storage unit, a dispenser disposed below the tank, and a detachment disposed below the dispenser. A case as a free safe, a shooter provided corresponding to the dispenser, and a flap as a guide member are provided. The tank is provided with a lid that is swingably attached to the lower end of the tank via a hinge, and is configured so that medals or coins can be replenished by opening the lid forward. The thrower has a hopper for receiving medals or coins, and a medal or coin feeding mechanism driven by a motor. By operating the feed mechanism, medals or coins in the hopper are sequentially taken into the feed mechanism and thrown out through the shooter. The flap has a rectangular plate shape, and is fixed to a rotatable shaft that crosses in the left-right direction in front of the dispenser. The shaft is rotationally driven by the positioning means to be positioned at two angles, and in accordance with this, the first position and the lower case guide the medal or coin thrown out by the thrower toward the diagonally forward outlet. And a second position for guiding toward the second position. With the above configuration, when changing money, the flap is positioned at the first position and the medal or coin is paid out to the take-out port, and when collecting, the flap is positioned at the second position and the medal or coin is paid out to the case as a safe.

JP-A-7-65215 (FIGS. 1 to 6, paragraph numbers 0023 to 0030)

  Normally, at the game place, coins used in each game machine are collected after business is completed, and banknotes and coins remaining in the money changer are collected. The collected coins and banknotes are stored in a predetermined storage location. Then, a predetermined amount of currency exchange coins and currency bills are supplied to the currency exchange machine before the start of business.

  As described above, conventionally, coins remaining in the money changer are also collected, so that the collection operation becomes complicated and it takes a certain amount of time to collect the coins. This means that the throwing speed of the thrower is about 8 sheets / second. For example, it takes 14 minutes or more to throw out 7000 coins.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an exchange machine that improves the complexity of the coin collecting operation in the exchange machine and improves convenience. .
Another object of the present invention is to provide a money changer capable of equivalently exchanging sales proceeds from coins with banknotes.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a money changer capable of facilitating management of sales by reducing the proportion of coins in sales.
Other objects of the present invention which are not specified here will be apparent from the following description and the accompanying drawings.

  In order to achieve this object, the money changer according to the present invention is configured as follows.

  The money change machine of the present invention is a money change machine that is used in a game place where a plurality of game machines to be played using coins are installed, and uses coins collected from the plurality of game machines as money exchange coins, A coin storage container for storing exchange coins in a stacked state and having a coin supply port for replenishing exchange coins, and an exchange coin stored in the coin storage container, located below the coin storage container Separate and discharge one by one, determine the authenticity and denomination of the coin dispensing unit that dispenses to the coin dispensing outlet through a predetermined coin passage, and the deposited bill inserted into the bill deposit port, and A banknote depositing / dispensing unit that accumulates money in the banknote storage for each type of banknote and dispenses a specified denomination and number of exchanged banknotes from the banknote dispensing slot and exchanges the coin storage container. The number of coins An input device for inputting coin replenishment information relating to the amount of money, and when a coin is supplied to the coin storage container, the denomination and number of coins to be replenished to the coin storage container based on the coin supply information And a control unit for controlling the bill deposit / withdrawal unit so as to pay out the exchange bill.

  In the money changer according to the present invention, a coin storage container for storing exchange coins in a piled state is provided, and a coin dispensing unit for separating and releasing the coins stored in the coin storage container one by one is provided. . Furthermore, the banknote depositing / withdrawing unit which pays out the exchange banknotes accumulate | stored in the banknote storage while depositing a banknote by money type in the money type is provided. When a banknote is deposited into the banknote deposit port, it is exchanged into coins and / or banknotes having the same amount as the deposited banknote. The exchange to coins is performed by operating the coin dispensing unit, releasing a designated number of exchange coins by the coin dispensing unit, and dispensing them to the coin dispensing outlet via a predetermined coin passage. The exchange into banknotes is performed by operating the banknote depositing / withdrawing unit and dispensing the specified denomination and number of exchanged banknotes to the banknote dispensing slot.

  On the other hand, the exchange coins are replenished by putting coins collected from a plurality of game machines into the coin supply port of the coin storage container. At that time, coin replenishment information related to the number or amount of exchanged coins to be replenished is input by the input device. Then, the control unit designates the banknote depositing / dispensing unit to pay out the exchanged banknote of the same amount as the coin to be replenished based on the coin replenishment information input, and the banknote depositing / dispensing unit designates the exchanged banknote of the specified amount. Pay out from the withdrawal port.

  Thus, by using the coins collected from the game machine for coin replenishment, the coin collecting operation is improved and the convenience can be enhanced. Further, since the coins collected from the game machine correspond to the sales proceeds in the game machine, the sales proceeds from the coins can be equivalently exchanged for banknotes. As a result, the proportion of coins in sales proceeds is reduced, making it easier to manage sales.

  In the money changer according to the present invention, (a) the trouble of collecting coins in the money changer is improved and convenience is improved, (b) the money generated from coins can be equivalently exchanged for banknotes, and (c) sales. The effect that the management of sales proceeds becomes easy by reducing the ratio of coins in gold.

It is a perspective view which shows the money change machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the state which opened the front door of the money changing machine of FIG. It is a perspective view in the state where the coin supply door which shows the coin storage container which constitutes the money changing machine of Drawing 1 was closed. It is a perspective view of the state in which the coin supply door which shows the coin storage container of FIG. 3 was opened. It is a perspective view of the state which has the rotation board in a collection position which shows the coin dispensing unit and coin distribution chute which comprise the money-changing machine of FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the coin dispensing unit and the coin sorting chute of FIG. 5 in a state where the rotating plate is at the dispensing position. It is a perspective view which shows the coin collection | recovery chute which comprises the money-changing machine of FIG. It is a rear view which shows the structure in the front door side of the money-changing machine of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the banknote depositing / withdrawing unit which comprises the money-changing machine of FIG. It is a front view which shows the banknote depositing / withdrawing unit of FIG. It is a front view which shows the control unit which comprises the money changer of FIG. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the control unit of FIG. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the money changer of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement at the normal time of the money changer of FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the normal operation of the money changer in FIG. 1 and is a continuation of FIG. 14. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement at the time of coin replenishment of the money changing machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement at the time of coin replenishment of the money changing machine of FIG. 1, and is a continuation of FIG. It is a structure which shows the management system of the game field where the money-changing machine of FIG. 1 is used.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Overall configuration of money changer)
FIG. 1 shows a money changer 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The money changer 10 includes a box-shaped casing 102 and a front door 104 attached to the casing 102 via a hinge 106 so as to be opened and closed. A display device 108 and five operation buttons 110 are arranged on the upper portion of the front door 104. Various information such as the amount of money to be inserted and the type of banknotes and coins at the time of exchange are displayed on the display device 108, and the types of banknotes and coins at the time of exchange are selected by appropriately operating the operation buttons 110. On the right side of the front door 104, a bill deposit port 112 and a bill withdrawal port 114 are arranged. A bill to be exchanged is inserted into the bill deposit port 112, and a return bill or a currency bill is dispensed from the bill withdrawal port 114. A coin insertion slot 116 and a coin return lever 118 are disposed substantially at the center of the front door 104, and a coin receiving tray for storing coins dispensed through the coin dispensing outlet 120 and the coin dispensing outlet 120 is obliquely below. 122 are arranged. A 500 yen coin or a 100 yen coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 116. When the return lever 118 is operated, the coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 116 are returned to the coin tray 122 via the coin payment outlet 120. The type of coin selected by operating the operation button 110 is stored in the coin tray 122 via the coin payout opening 120. The front door 104 can be locked and unlocked by a main lock device 124 located on the lower right side of the front door 104.

  Next, the internal configuration of the money changer 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The housing 102 is divided into an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage by two shelf members 126 and 128. A control unit 130 that controls the entire money changer 10 is disposed on the upper stage of the casing 102 partitioned by the shelf member 126. Two coin dispensing units 131 and 132 are arranged on the left side, and a banknote depositing / dispensing unit 136 is arranged on the right side in the middle of the case 102 partitioned by the shelf member 126 and the shelf member 128. A coin storage container 138 that stores 100 yen coins is disposed above the coin dispensing unit 131, and a coin storage container 140 that stores 500 yen coins is disposed above the coin dispensing unit 132. A coin distribution chute 133 is disposed below the coin dispensing unit 131, and a coin distribution chute 134 is disposed below the coin dispensing unit 132. Two coin recovery chutes 142 and 144 are arranged on the left side and a power supply unit 150 is arranged on the right side in the lower stage of the casing 102 partitioned by the shelf member 128. The coin collection chute 142 is located below the coin distribution chute 133, and the coin collection chute 144 is located below the coin distribution chute 134. A coin collection bag 146 is disposed below the coin collection chute 142, and a coin collection bag 148 is disposed below the coin collection chute 144. The coin collection bag 146 is suspended from the coin collection chute 142 via a pair of latching bodies 145 of the coin collection chute 142, and the coin collection bag 148 is received via a pair of latching bodies 145 of the coin collection chute 144. 144 is suspended.

  On the back side of the front door 104, a coin sorting device 154 is disposed at the center, and coin safes 156, 158 are disposed at the bottom. The coin safe 156 stores 500 yen coins, and the coin safe 158 stores 100 yen coins. A chute 160 for guiding the coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 116 to the insertion slot of the coin sorting apparatus 154 is disposed above the insertion slot (not shown) of the coin sorting apparatus 154. A chute 162 for guiding the 500-yen coins selected as the true coins by the coin sorting device 154 to the coin safe 158 is disposed below the first true coin port (not shown) of the coin sorting device 154. A chute 164 for guiding 100-yen coins selected as a true coin by the coin sorting device 154 to the coin safe 156 is disposed below a second true coin port (not shown) of the coin sorting device 154. On the right side of the chute 162 in FIG. 2, a common chute 166 that receives coins dispensed from the coin dispensing units 131 and 132 via the coin sorting chute 133 and 134 and guides it to the coin dispensing outlet 120 is disposed. . A chute 168 is disposed between the return port (not shown) of the coin sorting device 154 and the common chute 166.

  Next, the coin storage containers 138 and 140 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. Since the coin storage containers 138 and 140 have the same configuration, only the coin storage container 138 will be described here, and the description of the coin storage container 140 will be omitted. The coin storage container 138 includes a left side plate 172, a right side plate 174, a back plate 176, and a front surface portion 178. The coin storage container 138 has a cylindrical shape that is open at the top and bottom, and forms a storage space 180 in which coins are stored. In a state where the coin storage container 138 is disposed in the housing 102, the upper opening of the coin storage container 138 is closed by a shelf member 126 located above the coin storage container 138. An opening 198 is formed at the lower end of the coin storage container 138, and communicates with a storage bowl 208 of a coin dispensing unit 132 described later via the opening 198. As a result, the coin storage container 138 stores coins in cooperation with the holding bowl 208.

  The front portion 178 includes a first front plate 182, a second front plate 184, a third front plate 186, and a fourth front plate 188, part of which projects forward and is disposed in order from the top to the bottom. Yes. The second front plate 184 and the fourth front plate 188 are fixed to the left side plate 172 and the right side plate 174. The first front plate 182 is rotatably attached to the second front plate 184 via a hinge 190, and the third front plate 186 is rotatably attached to the fourth front plate 188 via a hinge 192. A lock mechanism 194 that can be locked and unlocked is provided on the upper portion of the first front plate 182, and a lock mechanism 196 that can be locked and unlocked is provided on the upper portion of the third front plate 186. As shown in FIG. 4, by unlocking the lock mechanism 194 and rotating the first front plate 182 in the counterclockwise direction of FIG. 4, the coin supply port 200 for inserting coins is opened. Coins are supplied to the coin storage container 138 through the coin supply port 200. Similarly, with respect to the third front plate 186, the coin take-out port (not shown) is opened by unlocking the lock mechanism 196 and turning it counterclockwise. The coin outlet is used to manually take out coins stored in the coin storage container 138.

  Next, the coin dispensing units 131 and 132 will be described with reference to FIG. Since the coin dispensing units 131 and 132 have the same configuration, only the coin dispensing unit 131 will be described here, and the description of the coin dispensing unit 132 will be omitted. The coin dispensing unit 131 includes a base 202 having an inclined upper surface, a base member 204 fixed on the base 202, a coin delivery mechanism 206 provided on the base member 204, and a holding bowl detachably attached to the base member 204. 208 and an electric motor 210 disposed below the base 202. The base 202 is formed in a downward U-shape and has leg portions (not shown) extending in the vertical direction on the left and right sides thereof. The base member 204 has a flat plate shape, is inclined obliquely upward toward the front surface side, and supports one surface of the coin moved by the coin delivery mechanism 206. The storage bowl 208 has an upper portion 209b formed with a substantially rectangular opening 109a, a cylindrical lower portion 209c formed with a bottom hole (not shown) at the bottom, and an inclination formed between the upper portion 209b and the lower portion 209c. Part 209d. The storage bowl 208 is positioned below the coin storage container 138, and the opening 209a of the storage bowl 208 and the opening 198 formed at the bottom of the coin storage container 138 are disposed in correspondence with each other. The storage bowl 208 is in communication. In other words, the coins stored in the coin storage container 138 are supplied to the storage bowl 208 and stored. The coins stored in the storage bowl 208 slide down by the inclined portion 209d, reach the lower portion 209c from the upper portion 209b, and are supplied to the coin delivery mechanism 206 through the bottom hole of the lower portion 209c. The coin delivery mechanism 206 is driven by the electric motor 210, separates the coins supplied from the storage bowl 208 one by one, and discharges them through the coin outlet 212. As the coin delivery mechanism 206, for example, a mechanism disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 63-36040 is used. Coins sent to the coin outlet 212 by the coin delivery mechanism 206 are detected by a coin sensor (not shown). With this coin sensor, the number of coins released through the coin outlet 212 can be counted. In the vicinity of the coin outlet 212, a guide member 213 for guiding the coins discharged from the coin outlet 212 by the coin delivery mechanism 206 obliquely forward is attached. The guide member 213 extends to the coin passage 215 at the upper part of a coin sorting chute 133 described later. Thereby, the coins released from the coin outlet 212 of the coin dispensing unit 132 are introduced into the coin passage 215.

  Next, the coin sorting chutes 133 and 134 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. Since the coin distribution chutes 133 and 134 have the same configuration, only the coin distribution chutes 133 will be described here, and the description of the coin distribution chutes 134 will be omitted. The coin sorting chute 133 is disposed in front of the coin dispensing unit 131 and attached to the base 202 of the coin dispensing unit 131. The coin distribution chute 133 forms a coin passage 215 having a rectangular cross-sectional view extending in the vertical direction, and selects a coin on the way to fall through the coin passage 215 by its own weight, either diagonally forward or vertically downward. Sort out. An opening 218 is formed in the front plate 217 of the passage forming member 216 that forms the coin passage 215, and a rotating plate 220 is disposed in the opening 218. The rotating plate 220 has a pair of support shafts (not shown) projecting laterally from both side ends in the vicinity of the lower end thereof, and the support shafts are formed in a pair of shaft holes formed in the passage forming member 215. (Not shown). Thereby, the rotation plate 220 can be rotated around the support shaft. On the right side of the passage forming member 215, a solenoid 222 is disposed as a drive unit for rotating the rotating plate 220. A link mechanism (not shown) is provided between the plunger (not shown) of the solenoid 222 and the rotating plate 220. Not shown). The plunger of the solenoid 222 is urged away from the main body of the solenoid 222 by a return spring (not shown). When the solenoid 222 is in a non-energized state, the rotating plate 220 is positioned at the recovery position CP (see FIG. 5) that is flush with the front plate 217 by the action of the return spring, so that the coin moves along the coin path 215. , Reaching the opening 224 formed in the bottom of the coin passage 215. When the solenoid 222 is energized, the plunger of the solenoid 222 is pulled toward the main body side of the solenoid 222 against the urging force of the return spring, and the rotating plate 220 is rotated via the link mechanism to be paid out from the recovery position CP. The position DP is displaced (see FIG. 6). In this state, the rotating plate 220 enters the inside of the coin passage 215 and blocks the coin passage 215, so that the coin introduced from the coin dispensing unit 131 is guided obliquely forward by the rotating plate 220 and passes through the opening 218. Will be released through.

  Next, the coin collection chutes 142 and 144 will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the coin collecting chutes 142 and 144 have the same configuration, only the coin collecting chutes 142 will be described here, and the description of the coin collecting chutes 144 will be omitted. When the coin dispensing unit 131 is operated in a state where the rotating plate 220 is located at the collection position CP in the coin sorting chute 133, the coin collecting chute 142 is configured to collect coins that fall from the opening 224 of the coin sorting chute 133. It is guided downward and introduced into the coin collection bag 146. The coin collecting chute 142 has a coin passage forming body 225 that forms a coin passage 226 therein. The coin path forming body 225 includes a front plate 225a, a back plate 225b, a left plate 225c, and a right plate 225d. The front plate 225a has an upper part 225aa extending in the vertical direction, an intermediate part 225ab inclined obliquely rearward, and a lower part 225ac extending vertically downward. The upper end of the intermediate portion 225ab is connected to the lower end of the upper portion 225aa, the lower end of the intermediate portion 225ab is connected to the upper end of the lower portion 225ac, and the upper portion 225aa, the intermediate portion 225ab, and the lower portion 225ac are integrally formed. Thereby, in the coin path forming body 225, a relatively large rectangular opening 227 is formed at the upper end, and a relatively small rectangular opening 228 is formed at the lower end. Since the opening 227 is arranged corresponding to the opening 224 at the lower end of the coin sorting chute 133, the coin falling from the opening 224 of the coin sorting chute 133 is reliably introduced into the coin passage 226 by enlarging the opening 227. be able to. A pair of latching bodies 145 for suspending the coin collection bag 146 are attached to the left side plate 225c and the right side plate 225d of the coin path forming body 225, respectively. The coin collection bag 146 is detachably attached via a hook body 145. A substantially L-shaped attachment member 229 is fixed to the left side plate 225c and the right side plate 225d of the coin path forming body 225, respectively. The coin collecting chute 142 is fixed to the shelf member 128 via the attachment member 229.

  Next, the coin sorting device 154 attached to the front door 104 will be described with reference to FIG. The coin sorting device 154 discriminates the authenticity and denomination of the coin inserted into the insertion slot 154a, releases the 500 yen true coin from the first true coin opening 154b, and the 100 yen true coin as the second true coin opening 154c. And coins other than 500 yen and 100 yen are discharged from the return port 154d. A guiding member 155 is provided above the input port 154a of the coin sorting device 154 to ensure the acceptance of coins. The guide member 155 has the same width as that of the insertion port 154a, and has an inner dimension of a dice that is set so as to decrease from the upper end to the lower end in the front and rear lengths.

  Next, the common chute 166 attached to the front door 104 will be described with reference to FIG. The common chute 166 guides the 100-yen coins released from the opening 218 of the coin sorting chute 133 and the 500-yen coins released from the opening 218 of the coin sorting chute 134 to the coin payout outlet 120, and the coin sorting device 154. The return coins discharged from the return opening are guided to the coin payout exit 120. The common chute 166 has a coin receiving port 232 disposed at the upper right in FIG. 7 and a coin receiving port 234 disposed at the upper left. In the state where the front door 104 is closed, the coin receiving port 232 is arranged corresponding to the opening 218 of the coin sorting chute 133, and the coin receiving port 234 is arranged corresponding to the opening 218 of the coin sorting chute 134. A common chute 166 is configured. A partition wall 236 and an inclined wall 240 are formed below the coin receiving port 232, and a partition wall 238 and an inclined wall 242 are formed below the coin receiving port 234. On the bottom of the common chute 166, a slope 244 with a downward slope is formed. The coin introduced into the coin receiving port 232 falls on the inclined wall 240 by its own weight, slides down the inclined wall 240, and then moves toward the coin payout port 120 by the inclined surface 244. Similarly, the coin introduced into the coin receiving port 234 falls on the inclined wall 242 due to its own weight, slides down the inclined wall 242, and then moves toward the coin payout outlet 120 by the inclined surface 244.

  Next, the chutes 160, 162, 164, and 168 attached to the front door 104 will be described with reference to FIG. The chutes 160, 162, 164, and 168 form a coin passage (not shown) having a rectangular cross-sectional view and move the coin to a predetermined position by its own weight. The chute 160 extends vertically downward from the coin insertion slot 116 and reaches the guide member 155, and guides the coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 116 to the insertion slot 154 a of the coin sorting device 154. The chute 162 extends vertically downward from the first genuine coin slot 154b of the coin sorting device 154 to reach the coin safe 158, and the 500 yen coin released from the first true coin slot 154b is used as the coin safe 158. To guide. The chute 164 extends downward while bending from the second true coin slot 154c of the coin sorting device 154 and reaches the coin safe 156, and the 100 yen coin released from the second true coin mouth 154c is received as the coin safe 156. To guide. The chute 168 extends vertically downward from the return port 154d of the coin sorting device 154 and reaches the coin receiving port 234 of the common chute 166, and is a fake coin discharged from the return port 154d or other than 500 yen and 100 yen The coin is guided to the coin receiving port 234.

  Next, the coin safes 156 and 158 will be described with reference to FIG. The coin safe 156 stores coins that have been identified as 100-yen true coins by the coin sorting device 154. The coin safe 158 stores the coins that have been identified as the 500 yen true coin by the coin sorting device 154. The coin safe 156 has a lock mechanism 246, and the coin safe 158 has a lock mechanism 248. The coin safes 156 and 158 are detachably attached to the front door 104. The coin safes 156 and 158 can be removed by unlocking the lock mechanisms 246 and 248.

  Next, the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 136 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. The banknote depositing / dispensing unit 136 includes a box-shaped housing 252, a banknote depositing port 112 disposed at the upper end portion of the front plate 254 of the housing 252, and a banknote disposed below the banknote depositing port 112 on the front plate 254. And a withdrawal port 114. Inside the housing 252 is a first banknote storage 257 that stores 5,000 yen bills and 2,000 yen banknotes, a second banknote storage 258 that stores 10,000 yen banknotes, and a 1,000 yen banknote. A third banknote storage 259 is provided. The front plate 254 is provided with a lock mechanism 256 that restricts the opening and closing of the left plate 255 of the housing 252, and the left plate 255 can be opened by unlocking the lock mechanism 256. The removal and replenishment of banknotes in the first, second and third banknote storages 257, 258 and 259 are performed with the left side plate 255 opened. When a banknote is inserted into the banknote deposit port 112, a banknote is taken into the housing 252 by a first banknote transport mechanism (not shown), and the authenticity and denomination of the banknote are determined by a banknote identification unit (not shown). When it is determined as a genuine coin by the banknote recognition unit, it is transported downward by a second banknote transport mechanism (not shown), and then the first, second and third banknote storages 257 according to the determined denomination, 258 and 259 are sorted and stored. When it is determined that the bill is a false coin, the bill is transported in the reverse direction by the first bill transport mechanism and returned to the bill deposit port 112. The second and third banknote storages 258 and 259 are configured as recycle storages, and banknotes stored in the second and third banknote storages 258 and 259 are banknote dispensing ports 114 by a third banknote transport mechanism (not shown). And is paid out from the banknote withdrawal port 114.

  Next, the control unit 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. The control unit 130 includes a main control unit 261, an input key 262 including a plurality of buttons, a display unit 264, a printer 266, an input / output control unit 280, a banknote deposit / withdrawal control unit 282, a coin payout counting control unit 284, and an allocation. A control unit 286 is included. The input key 262, the display unit 264, and the printer 266 are arranged on the front plate side of the control unit 130. The main control unit 261 controls the input / output control unit 280, the banknote deposit / withdrawal control unit 282, the coin payout counting control unit 284, and the distribution control unit 286 in order to execute predetermined functions of the money changer 10. Further, the main control unit 261 displays the setting information of the money changer 10 on the display unit 264 and changes the setting information corresponding to the operation of the input key 262. Further, the main control unit 261 outputs the deposit / withdrawal information in the money changer 10 from the printer 266. In addition, when replenishing coins to the coin storage container 138, the control unit 130 receives a bill so that the number of coins to be replenished is input by the input key 262 and a bill corresponding to the inputted coin replenishment number is paid out. The gold controller 282 is controlled.

  The input / output control unit 280 controls the display device 108 based on the display information output from the main control unit 261 and causes the display device 108 to display various types of information. A user of the money changer 10 visually recognizes information displayed on the display device 108 and operates the operation button 110. The input / output control unit 280 outputs operation information corresponding to the operation of the operation button 110 to the main control unit 261.

  The banknote deposit / withdrawal control unit 282 outputs the banknote deposit / withdrawal information and the banknote withdrawal / payment information to the main control unit 261 based on the banknote deposit / withdrawal signal output from the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 136. The main control unit 261 stores information related to the deposit / withdrawal of each denomination in the bill deposit / withdrawal unit 136 based on the bill deposit / withdrawal information. When the main control unit 261 determines that the banknote needs to be paid out, the main control unit 261 outputs a banknote payout command to the banknote deposit / withdrawal control unit 282, and the banknote deposit / withdrawal control unit 282 controls the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 136. Thus, the designated denomination and number of banknotes are paid out from the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 136.

  The coin payout counting control unit 284 controls the operation of the coin payout units 131 and 132, and is paid out by the coin payout units 131 and 132 based on the coin detection signal detected by the coin sensor of the coin payout units 131 and 132. Count the coins. When the main control unit 261 determines that it is necessary to pay out coins, it outputs a coin payout command for designating the denomination and the number of payouts to the coin payout counting control unit 284. Upon receiving the coin payout command, the coin payout counting control unit 284 selects the coin payout unit 131 or the coin payout unit 132 corresponding to the designated denomination, starts coin payout, and counts the number of coins to be paid out. . When the payout number reaches the designated number, the coin payout counting control unit 284 stops paying out coins in the coin payout unit 131 or the coin payout unit 132. When the main control unit 261 determines that it is necessary to collect coins, it outputs a coin collection command specifying a denomination to the coin payout counting control unit 284. Upon receiving the coin collection command, the coin payout counting control unit 284 selects the coin payout unit 131 or the coin payout unit 132 corresponding to the designated denomination, starts coin payout, and counts the number of coins to be paid out. . When no coin is detected by the coin sensor for a predetermined time in the coin dispensing unit 131 or the coin dispensing unit 132, the coin dispensing count control unit 284 determines that all the stored coins have been dispensed, and the coin dispensing The payout of coins in the unit 131 or the coin payout unit 132 is stopped.

  The distribution control unit 286 controls the operation of the solenoid 222 in the coin distribution chutes 133 and 134 to position the rotating plate 220 at one of the payout position DP and the collection position CP. When the main control unit 261 determines that the coins need to be paid out, the distribution control unit 286 outputs a distribution command for designating the denomination and distribution position of the coins. The distribution control unit 286 that has received the distribution command turns on the solenoid plate 222 in the coin distribution chute 133 or the coin distribution chute 134 corresponding to the designated denomination and energizes the rotation plate 220 from the collection position CP. Move to DP. When the main control unit 261 determines that the coin payout has been completed, it outputs a coin payout completion command to the distribution control unit 286. Receiving the coin payout completion command, the distribution control unit 286 moves the rotating plate 220 from the payout position DP to the collection position CP with the solenoid 222 in the coin distribution chute 133 or the coin distribution chute 134 in a non-energized state.

  Based on the coin detection signal output from the coin sorting device 154, the coin deposit counting unit 288 counts the coins that are determined to be genuine by the coin sorting device 154, and indicates the number of the counted money types. Information is output to the main control unit 261.

  The input key 262 is operated by an administrator of the money changer 10 and functions as an input device of the main control unit 261. When output of setting information is designated to the main control unit 261 by the input key 262, the main control unit 261 displays the setting information stored in the main control unit 261 on the display unit 264. When change of setting information is designated to the main control unit 261 by the input key 262, the main control unit 261 updates the setting information stored in the main control unit 261. When the output of deposit / withdrawal information is designated to the main control unit 261 by the input key 262, the main control unit 261 outputs the deposit / withdrawal information stored in the main control unit 261 to the printer 266, and the depositing / withdrawing by the printer 266 is performed. Information is printed. The deposit / withdrawal information includes the number of banknotes accepted / deposited by the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 136, the number of coins accepted by the coin sorter 154, the number of coins dispensed by the coins at the coin dispensing units 131 and 132, and coins. These are the number of coins collected by type in the collection bags 146 and 148, the total amount received by the banknote depositing and dispensing unit 136 and the coin sorting device 154, and the like.

  When coin replenishment is designated to the main control unit 261 by the input key 262, the main control unit 261 displays information prompting to input the number of coins to be replenished on the display unit 264. The administrator operates the input key 262 to input the coin replenishment number, and the input coin replenishment number is stored in the main control unit 261. The main control unit 261 outputs a banknote payout command of an amount corresponding to the stored coin replenishment number to the banknote deposit / withdrawal control unit 282, and the banknote deposit / withdrawal control unit 282 controls the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 136, A banknote of an amount corresponding to the replenishment number is paid out from the banknote dispensing port 114 of the banknote depositing / dispensing unit 136.

(Change machine operation)
Next, the operation of the money changer 10 will be described. First, with reference to FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the exchange operation and reverse exchange operation normally performed in the money change machine 10 will be described.

  In step S1, it is determined whether or not payment has been detected. That is, when the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 136 is determined to be a genuine coin by inserting the banknote, the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 136 outputs a banknote deposit / withdrawal control unit 282 and the banknote deposit / withdrawal control unit 282 is inserted. The information indicating the denomination of the bill is output to the main control unit 261. On the other hand, when the coin sorting device 154 determines that it is a genuine coin by inserting coins, the coin sorting device 154 outputs a coin detection signal to the coin deposit counting unit 288, and the coin money in which the coin deposit counting unit 288 is inserted. Information indicating the seed and the number of sheets is output to the main control unit 261. The main control unit 261 receives information from the banknote deposit / withdrawal control unit 282 or the coin deposit / counting unit 288 and detects that there has been a deposit. If payment is detected in step S1, the process proceeds to the next step S2, and if payment is not detected, step S1 is repeatedly executed. In other words, step S1 is in a standby state until payment is detected.

  In the next step S2, it is determined whether or not the bill is deposited. That is, when the banknote deposit / withdrawal control unit 282 outputs information indicating the denomination of the inserted banknote to the main control unit 261, it is determined that the banknote has been deposited and the process proceeds to the next step S3. In this case, the main control unit 261 determines that the currency is changed. When the coin deposit counting unit 288 outputs information indicating the denomination and number of coins inserted into the main control unit 261, it is determined in step S2 that the bill is not deposited, and the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S3, the main control unit 261 outputs display information to the input / output control unit 280, and the input / output control unit 280 displays on the display device 108 the exchange denomination and the number of coins according to the denomination of the inserted bill. For example, when the denomination is a 1,000 yen bill, the display device 108 displays whether to exchange 1 500 yen coin and 5 100 yen coins or 10 100 yen coins. If the banknote is 10,000 yen, whether to exchange 9 thousand yen bills and 10 100 yen coins or to exchange 9 thousand yen banknotes, 1 500 yen coin and 5 100 yen coins The display device 108 displays whether to change 10 thousand yen bills. Appropriate display is also made when the bill is 2,000 yen or 5,000 yen.

  In the next step S4, the input / output control unit 280 outputs operation information corresponding to the operation of the operation button 110 to the main control unit 261, and it is determined whether or not the operation button 110 is operated in the main control unit 261. When the operation button 110 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step S5, and when the operation button 110 is not operated, step S4 is repeatedly executed. In other words, it is in a standby state until the operation button 110 is operated.

  In the next step S5, the main control unit 261 determines the money denomination and the number of coins corresponding to the operation of the operation button 110. For example, the inserted banknote is 10,000 yen, and it is determined that it is exchange of 9 thousand yen banknotes and 10 100 yen coins. Then, it progresses to step S6.

  In the next step S6, the main control unit 261 determines whether or not a banknote is paid out in the exchange determined in step S5. When it is determined that there is a banknote payout, the process proceeds to the next step S7. If it is determined that no bill has been paid out, the process proceeds to step S8.

  In the next step S7, the main control unit 261 outputs the banknote withdrawal / payment information to the banknote deposit / withdrawal control unit 282 based on the exchange money type and number determined in step S5, and the banknote deposit / withdrawal control unit 282 performs the banknote deposit / withdrawal. The unit 136 is operated to pay out the determined denomination and number of bills. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8.

  In the next step S8, the main control unit 261 determines whether or not 500 yen coins have been paid out in the exchange determined in step S5. When it is determined that 500 yen coins have been paid out, the process proceeds to the next step S9, and when it is determined that 500 yen coins have not been paid out, the process proceeds to step S10.

  In the next step S9, the main control unit 261 outputs a coin payout command for instructing the coin payout counting control unit 284 to pay out 500 yen coins, and sends a coin distribution chute corresponding to the 500 yen coins to the distribution control unit 286. A distribution command for designating the distribution position of 134 is output. Upon receiving the coin payout command, the coin payout counting control unit 284 operates the coin payout unit 132 (that is, a 500 yen coin payout unit), and 500 yen coins are paid out from the coin payout unit 132. Receiving the distribution command, the distribution control unit 286 moves the rotating plate 220 of the coin distribution chute 134 from the collection position CP to the payout position DP. Thereby, 500 yen coins are paid out from the opening 218 of the coin sorting chute 134 and stored in the coin tray 122 via the common chute 166 and the coin payout outlet 120. When the coin sensor of the coin payout unit 132 detects the payout of the 500 yen coin, the coin payout counting control unit 284 determines that the payout number has reached the designated number, and the coin payout unit 132 pays out the 500 yen coin. , And information indicating completion of paying out 500 yen coins is output to the main control unit 261. Accordingly, the main control unit 261 outputs a coin payout completion command to the distribution control unit 286. Receiving the coin payout completion command, the distribution control unit 286 moves the rotating plate 220 of the coin distribution chute 134 from the payout position DP to the collection position CP.

  In the next step S10, the main control unit 261 determines whether or not there is a 100 yen coin in the money exchange denomination determined in step S5. When it is determined that 100 yen coins have been paid out, the process proceeds to the next step S11. If it is determined that 100 yen coins have not been paid out, the process returns to step S1.

  In the next step S11, the main control unit 261 outputs a coin payout command for instructing the coin payout counting control unit 284 to pay out 100 yen coins, and the distribution control unit 286 receives a coin distribution chute corresponding to the 100 yen coins. A distribution command for designating the distribution position of 133 is output. Upon receiving the coin payout command, the coin payout counting control unit 284 operates the coin payout unit 131 (that is, a 100 yen coin payout unit), and 100 yen coins are paid out from the coin payout unit 131. Receiving the distribution command, the distribution control unit 286 moves the rotation plate 220 of the coin distribution chute 133 from the collection position CP to the payout position DP. Thereby, 100-yen coins are paid out from the opening 218 of the coin sorting chute 133 and stored in the coin tray 122 through the common chute 166 and the coin payout outlet 120. When the coin sensor of the coin payout unit 132 detects the payout of 100 yen coins, the coin payout counting control unit 284 counts the number of payouts, and when the count value reaches the designated number, 100 in the coin payout unit 131. The payout of the yen coins is stopped, and information indicating completion of the payout of the 100 yen coins is output to the main control unit 261. Accordingly, the main control unit 261 outputs a coin payout completion command to the distribution control unit 286. Upon receiving the coin payout completion command, the distribution control unit 286 moves the rotating plate 220 of the coin distribution chute 133 from the payout position DP to the collection position CP.

  Next, step S12 executed when it is determined in step S2 that no banknote has been deposited will be described. In step S12, it is determined whether or not the deposit is a 500 yen coin. That is, the main control unit 261 determines whether or not the denomination of the coins counted by the coin deposit counting unit 288 is 500 yen coins based on the coin detection signal output from the coin sorting device 154. When it is determined that the deposit is a 500 yen coin, the main control unit 261 determines that the exchange is a 100 yen coin, and the process proceeds to the next step S13. If the main control unit 261 determines that the deposit is not a 500 yen coin, it is determined that the deposit is a 100 yen coin, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  In step S13, as in step S11, the coin dispensing unit 131 (that is, the 100 yen coin dispensing unit) and the coin sorting chute 133 are operated, and five 100 yen coins are dispensed and stored in the coin tray 122. The

  Steps S15 to S20 in FIG. 15 show an operation of reverse exchange (that is, exchange from a 100 yen coin to a 500 yen coin or a 1000 yen bill) when a 100 yen coin is deposited. First, in step S15, the denomination and the number of coins that are equivalent to the amount corresponding to the number of coins deposited in 100 yen coins are displayed on the display device. That is, the authenticity of the 100-yen coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 116 is discriminated by the coin sorting device 154, and when the discrimination result is a true coin, the coin sorting device 154 outputs a coin detection signal to the coin deposit counting unit 288. . The coin deposit counting unit 288 counts the input coin detection signal, and outputs coin deposit information indicating the number of 100-yen coins deposited to the main control unit 261. The main control unit 261 determines the denomination and number of coins that can be exchanged from the coin deposit information, and outputs display information to the input / output control unit 280. Receiving the display information, the input / output control unit 280 displays the reverse currency denomination and the number on the display device 108. For example, when five 100-yen coins are inserted, the reverse exchange to one 500-yen coin is displayed, and when ten 100-yen coins are inserted, the reverse-exchange to one 1,000-yen bill is performed. Is displayed.

  In the next step S16, it is determined whether or not the operation button 110 has been operated as in step S4 of FIG. When the operation button 110 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step S17, and when the operation button 110 is not operated, step S16 is repeatedly executed. In other words, it is in a standby state until the operation button 110 is operated.

  In the next step S <b> 17, the main control unit 261 determines the reverse currency denomination and the number of sheets corresponding to the operation of the operation button 110. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S18.

  In the next step S18, the main control unit 261 determines whether or not 500 yen coins have been paid out in the reverse exchange determined in step S17. If it is determined that a 500-yen coin has been paid out, the process proceeds to the next step S19. If it is determined that no 500 yen coin has been paid out, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In the next step S 19, the coin payout unit 132 (that is, a 500 yen coin payout unit) is operated in the same manner as in step S 9 in FIG. 14, and 500 yen coins are paid out and stored in the coin tray 122. Also in this case, the rotation plate 220 of the coin sorting chute 134 is moved from the collection position CP to the payout position DP, and when the 500 yen coin is paid out, the rotation plate 220 is moved from the payout position DP to the collection position CP. The

  In the next step S20, it is determined whether or not banknotes are paid out in the reverse exchange determined in step S17. When it is determined that there is a banknote payout, the process proceeds to the next step S21. If it is determined that no bill has been paid out, the process returns to step S1 in FIG.

  In the next step S21, the bill deposit / withdrawal unit 136 is operated in the same manner as in step S7 in FIG. 14, and the 1,000 yen bill is dispensed from the bill withdrawal port 114. Then, it returns to step S1 of FIG.

  Next, the output of deposit / withdrawal information and the coin replenishment operation of the money changer 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. First, in step S31 of FIG. 15, the main control unit 261 displays selectable operation items on the display unit 264.

  In the next step S32, operation information corresponding to the operation of the input key 262 is input to the main control unit 261, and it is determined whether or not the input key 262 is operated in the main control unit 261. When the input key 262 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step S33, and when the input key 262 is not operated, step S32 is repeatedly executed. In other words, it is in a standby state until the input key 262 is operated.

  In the next step S33, the main control unit 261 determines whether or not the operation item selected according to the operation of the input key 262 is printing of deposit / withdrawal information. That is, when a predetermined button is pressed in step S32, it is determined that the deposit / withdrawal information is printed. If it is determined that the deposit / withdrawal information is to be printed, the process proceeds to step S34, and the deposit / withdrawal information output from the main control unit 261 is printed by the printer 266. If it is determined that the deposit / withdrawal information is not printed, the process proceeds to step S34.

  As the deposit / withdrawal information, for example, the number of coins and banknotes to be paid out daily, the number of sheets received, the total amount received, and the like are printed on the receipt. An administrator of the money changer 10 can manage the money changer 10 based on these pieces of information.

  In the next step S35, the main control unit 261 determines whether or not the operation item selected by operating the input key 262 in step S33 is coin replenishment. If it is determined that coins are being supplied, the process proceeds to step S36. If it is determined that coins are not supplied, the process returns to step S31.

  In the next step S36, the main control unit 261 displays information for prompting selection of the depletion type of the replenishment coins on the display unit 264. That is, the display unit 264 displays information for selecting whether to supply 100-yen coins or 500-yen coins.

  In the next step S37, operation information corresponding to the operation of the input key 262 is input to the main control unit 261, and it is determined whether or not the input key 262 is operated in the main control unit 261. When the input key 262 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step S38, and when the input key 262 is not operated, step S37 is repeatedly executed. In other words, it is in a standby state until the input key 262 is operated.

  In the next step S38, the main control unit 261 determines the denomination of the replenishment coin according to the operation of the input key 262 in step S37.

  In the next step S39, information for prompting the input of the number of coins of the denomination determined in step S38 is displayed on the display unit 264. For example, when the denomination determined in step S38 is a 100 yen coin, the display unit 264 displays information requesting input of the number of 100 yen coins to be supplied.

  In the next step S40, operation information corresponding to the operation of the input key 262 is input to the main control unit 261, and it is determined whether or not the input key 262 is operated in the main control unit 261. When the input key 262 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step S41, and when the input key 262 is not operated, step S40 is repeatedly executed. In other words, it is in a standby state until the input key 262 is operated.

  In the next step S41, the main control unit 261 determines the number of coins to be replenished according to the operation of the input key 262 in step S40, and the banknote corresponding to the amount calculated from the denomination and number of the replenished coins. Decide the denomination and number. In other words, the denomination and number of banknotes when the replenishment coins are equivalently exchanged for banknotes are determined.

  In the next step S42, the main control unit 261 displays on the display unit 264 information instructing insertion of the denomination determined in step S38 and the number of coins supplied in step S41. For example, the display unit 264 displays to insert 2000 100 yen coins. In this case, the manager rotates the first front plate 182 of the coin storage container 138 for storing 100 yen coins, opens the coin supply port 200, and supplies 2000 prepared 100 yen coins to the coin supply port. The coin is stored in the coin storage container 138 through 200. Thereby, the 100 yen coin is replenished. In the case of a 500 yen coin, the 500 yen coin is replenished by inserting the 500 yen coin into the coin storage container 140 as in the case of the 100 yen coin.

  In the next step S43, operation information corresponding to the operation of the input key 262 is input to the main control unit 261, and it is determined whether or not the input key 262 is operated in the main control unit 261. When the input key 262 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step S44, and when the input key 262 is not operated, step S43 is repeatedly executed. In other words, it is in a standby state until the input key 262 is operated.

  In the next step S44, it is confirmed that coin replenishment has been completed in response to the operation of the input key 263 in step S43, and the equivalent exchange bill is paid out from the bill deposit / withdrawal unit 136. That is, based on the denomination and number of equivalent exchange banknotes determined in step S41, the main control unit 261 outputs a banknote dispensing command to the banknote depositing / withdrawing control unit 282, and the banknote depositing / withdrawing control unit 282 performs banknote depositing / withdrawing. The unit 136 is controlled, and a bill is paid out from the bill deposit / withdrawal unit 136. For example, when 2,000 100 yen coins are supplied, 20 thousand yen banknotes are paid out.

  In the next step S45, operation information corresponding to the operation of the input key 262 is input to the main control unit 261, and it is determined whether or not the input key 262 is operated in the main control unit 261. When the input key 262 is operated, the process proceeds to the next step S46, and when the input key 262 is not operated, step S45 is repeatedly executed. In other words, it is in a standby state until the input key 262 is operated.

  In the next step S46, it is determined whether or not the coin replenishment is completed by the main control unit 261 in response to the operation of the input key 263 in step S45. If it is determined that the replenishment is completed, the process returns to step S31 in FIG. If the replenishment has not been completed, the process returns to step S36 in FIG.

(Game system management system)
Next, a method of using the money changer 10 in the game field will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 shows a game field management system 1 in which the money changer 10 is used. The game field management system 1 includes a money changer 10, a plurality of game machines 20 </ b> A to 20 </ b> E, and a money collection device 30. Each of the game machines 20A to 20E can be played when a user of the game field inserts a predetermined amount of coins into the coin slot 21 of each of the game machines 20A to 20E. The coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 21 are stored in safes (not shown) provided in the game machines 20A to 20E.

  After the game hall is closed, the game hall manager collects coins stored in the safes of the game machines 20A to 20E. Coins are collected using the money collection device 30. The money collection device 30 has a function of counting the number of coins collected from the game machines 20A to 20E by denomination. The collected coins are stored in a storage unit (not shown) provided inside the money collection device 30.

  The manager of the game hall operates the input key 262 of the money changer 10 after the business is completed, and prints the deposit / withdrawal information of the money changer 10. The administrator confirms the number of coins to be dispensed in the money changer 10 from the printed deposit / withdrawal information, and determines the number of coins to be replenished from the confirmed number of dispenses. For example, when the number of 100 yen coins to be paid out is 2000, it is determined that 2000 100 yen coins will be supplied. The administrator prepares 2000 100-yen coins by counting 100-yen coins stored in the storage unit of the collecting device 30 with the collecting device 30. At this time, the administrator operates the operation key 31 of the money collection apparatus 30 to input 2000 pieces of 100-yen coin withdrawal information to the money collection apparatus 30. Thereafter, the administrator operates the input key 262 of the money changer 10 to perform the operation of supplying 2000 100 yen coins, and the equivalent of 200,000 yen paid out from the banknote dispensing port 114 of the money changer 10. Collect exchangeable banknotes. The administrator inputs information (10,000 yen banknote, 20 sheets) on the denomination and the number of the collected equivalent exchange banknotes to the money collection apparatus 30 via the operation keys 31. Thus, the coin collecting operation from the game machines 20A to 20E and the coin replenishing operation in the money changer 10 are completed.

  As described above, in the money changer 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, coins are exchanged by supplying coins collected from the plurality of game machines 20A to 20E to the coin supply ports 200 of the coin storage containers 138 and 140. Is made by At that time, the number of exchange coins to be replenished is input with the input key 262. Then, the control unit 130 designates the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 136 to pay out the exchanged banknote having the same amount as the coin to be replenished based on the input coin replenishment information, and the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 136 exchanges the designated amount of money. The banknote is paid out from the banknote outlet 114.

  Therefore, by using the coins collected from the game machines 20A to 20E for coin replenishment, the coin collecting operation is improved and the convenience can be enhanced. Moreover, since the coins collected from the game machines 20A to 20E correspond to the sales proceeds in the game machines 20A to 20E, the sales proceeds from the coins can be equivalently exchanged for banknotes. As a result, the proportion of coins in sales proceeds is reduced, making it easier to manage sales.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change is possible. For example, although the number of coins to be replenished is input in the above embodiment, the amount of coins may be input instead of the number of coins. Further, instead of manually inputting the number of coins to be replenished with the input key 262, a communication means capable of communicating with the money collection apparatus 30 is used to receive the number of coins counted by the money collection apparatus 30 from the money collection apparatus 30. Can also be entered. In other words, the communication means may be used as an input device.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Currency exchange machine 102 Case 104 Front door 108 Display device 110 Operation button 112 Banknote deposit port 114 Banknote deposit port 116 Coin slot 118 Return lever 120 Coin payout port 122 Coin tray 124 Main locking device 126, 128 Shelf member 130 Control unit 131, 132 Coin dispensing unit 133, 134 Coin sorting chute 136 Banknote depositing / dispensing unit 138, 140 Coin storage container 142, 144 Coin collection chute 145 Stopper 146, 148 Coin collection bag 150 Power supply unit 154 Coin sorting device 154a Input port 154b First genuine coin port 154c Second genuine coin port 154d Return port 155 Guidance member 156, 158 Coin safe 160, 162, 164, 168 Chute 166 Common chute 172 Left side plate 174 Right side plate 176 Rear plate 178 Front surface portion 180 Storage space 1 2 First front plate 184 Second front plate 186 Third front plate 188 Fourth front plate 190, 192 Hinge 194, 196 Lock mechanism 198 Opening 200 Coin supply port 202 Base 204 Base member 206 Coin delivery mechanism 208 Reserving bowl 209a Opening 209b Upper part 209c Lower part 209d Inclined part 210 Electric motor 212 Coin outlet 213 Guide member 215 Coin passage 216 Passage formation member 217 Front plate 218 Opening 220 Rotating plate 222 Solenoid 224 Opening 225 Coin passage formation body 225a Front plate 225aa Upper part 225ab Intermediate part 225ac Lower part 225b Rear plate 225c Left side plate 225d Right side plate 226 Coin passage 227, 228 Opening 229 Attachment member 232, 234 Coin receiving port 236, 238 Partition wall 240, 242 Inclined wall 244 Inclined surface 246, 248 Lock Mechanism 252 Housing 254 Front plate 255 Left plate 256 Lock mechanism 257 First bill storage 258 Second bill storage 259 Third bill storage 261 Main control unit 262 Input key 264 Display unit 266 Printer 280 Input / output control unit 282 Bill Deposit / withdrawal control unit 284 Coin dispensing / counting control unit 286 Distribution control unit 288 Coin deposit / counting unit CP Collection position DP Dispensing position

Claims (1)

A currency exchange machine that is used in a game hall where a plurality of game machines to be played using coins are installed, and that uses coins collected from the plurality of game machines as exchange coins,
A coin storage container for storing exchange coins in bulk and having a coin supply port for supplying exchange coins;
A coin payout unit located below the coin storage container, separating and releasing the coins stored in the coin storage container one by one, and paying out to a coin payout outlet via a predetermined coin passage;
The authenticity and denomination of the deposited banknotes inserted into the banknote deposit port are discriminated and the genuine banknotes are accumulated in the denomination banknote storage, and the designated denomination and number of the accumulated banknotes are exchanged. A banknote depositing / dispensing unit that dispenses banknotes from a banknote dispensing slot;
An input device for inputting coin supply information relating to the number or amount of exchange coins to be supplied to the coin storage container;
When the exchange coins are replenished to the coin storage container, the bill insertion / removal is performed so as to pay out the exchange bills by designating the same denomination and number as the coins replenished to the coin storage container based on the coin replenishment information. A control unit for controlling the gold unit;
A currency exchange machine equipped with.

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