JP2522484B2 - Coin dispenser - Google Patents

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a coin payout device used at a counter of a financial institution, and more particularly to a coin payout having two coin outlets corresponding to two tellers. Regarding the device.

[Prior Art and Problems] Since the conventional coin dispensing device is provided with only one discharge opening for setting a tray for collecting discharged coins, the coin dispensing device is shared by two tellers. For example, "coin ejector" (Jitsuko Sho 58-2548)
It is necessary to apply the technology described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 8). That is, in order to prevent accidental payment due to coins confused by coins released by each teller, when the coin release process by one teller is completed and the other coin is released by the next teller, It is necessary to control so that the next coin discharging operation is not performed unless the saucer is once taken out from the outlet and the saucer is set again.

Therefore, it is conceivable to apply the technique of the "coin ejector" to a double-headed coin dispenser having two ejection openings so that two tellers can perform coin ejection processing separately. However, when the above technique is applied, even after the coin discharge to the saucer of one discharge port is completed, if the saucer is not taken out from the one discharge port, the coin set to the other discharge port is used. There is a problem that the coin cannot be discharged.

The present invention effectively solves the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a coin dispensing device capable of achieving an improvement in the efficiency of handling coins by making efficient use by two tellers.

[Means for Solving Problems] In order to achieve the above object, in the coin payout device of the present invention, coin dispensers are provided for each teller, and coin dispenser data to be dispensed and coins based on the dispense data, respectively. First and second terrors machines having input means capable of inputting an instruction to start the payment of, and first and second payout outlets connected to the terrors machines and provided on both sides below the machine body, respectively.
First and second detecting means for detecting whether or not a tray is loaded in the first and second payout openings, respectively, and a coin provided in the lower central portion of the machine body for receiving coins discharged from the coin storing section. Further comprising a coin dispenser having a storage and transport section that transports and dispenses the coin to one of the trays loaded in the first and second outlets, and the first and second coin dispensers. In the tellers machine of No. 3, when the payment start of coins is instructed by the input means,
Determine whether the coin dispenser is occupied,
When it is determined that the coin dispenser is not occupied,
An occupancy request output unit that outputs an occupancy request to the coin dispensing machine, and it is determined whether or not an occupancy permission is output from the coin dispensing machine in response to the occupancy request output from the occupancy request output unit, When it is determined that the occupancy permission has been output from the coin dispenser, a withdrawal data output unit that outputs the withdrawal data to the coin dispenser is provided, and the coin dispenser further includes: When it is determined whether the occupancy request is output from any of the first and second tellers machines, and when it is determined that the occupancy request is output from any of the first and second tellers machines, one of the first and second detecting means is used. , It is judged whether or not the tray is loaded in the outlet of the relevant teller side, and when it is determined that the tray is loaded in the outlet of the relevant teller side, Occupancy permission output means for outputting an occupancy permission to the machine and for occupying the coin dispenser.
From the tellers machine whose occupancy permission is output by the occupancy permission output means, it is determined whether or not the withdrawal data has been input, and when it is determined that the withdrawal data has been input, from the coin storing unit based on the withdrawal data. An occupancy releasing means for releasing the occupied state of the coin dispenser to an unoccupied state after performing the counting process of the coins to the coin transporting part and the discharging process from the storage transporting part to the corresponding tray on the teller side. , Are provided.

[Operation] The coin dispenser of the present invention has the following operation.

(1) Whether the coin dispenser is in the occupied state by the occupancy request output means in the corresponding terror's machine when the payment start of the coin is instructed by the input means of the first and second terror's machines. When it is determined whether or not the coin dispensing machine is not in the occupied state, an occupancy request is output to the coin dispensing machine.

(2) The occupancy permission output means of the coin dispenser
It is determined whether or not the occupancy request is output from the second tellers machine, and whether or not the tray is loaded in the payout opening is determined based on the outputs of the first and second detecting means.

As a result, the occupancy permission output means determines that the occupancy request is output from either the first or the second tellers machine, and determines that the saucer is loaded in the corresponding outlet of the teller side. At this time, the occupation permission output means outputs the occupation permission to the corresponding tellers machine on the teller side.

(3) The withdrawal data output means of the tellers machine determines whether or not the occupancy permission is output from the occupancy permission output means of the coin dispensing machine in response to the occupancy request output from the occupancy request output means, and as a result thereof. When it is determined that the possession permission is output from the coin dispensing machine, the dispensing data input by the input means of the Terras machine is further output to the coin dispensing machine.

(4) Whether or not the withdrawal data has been input from the tellers machine to which the occupancy permission has been output is determined by the occupancy canceling means of the coin dispenser, and when it is determined that the withdrawal data has been input, the withdrawal data is output. Coin counting processing from the coin storing section to the coin conveying section based on the gold data and discharging processing to the corresponding tray of the teller side from the storing and conveying section are performed, and thereafter, the coin dispensing machine performed by the occupancy permission output means. Is released from the occupancy state, and the coin dispenser becomes unoccupied state.

Then, through the steps (1) to (4) described above, the condition for releasing the occupied state in which the coin payout to one of the tellers is performed by occupying the coin is completed. When one coin teller completes the coin delivery process, the other teller enables the next coin delivery process.
It does not matter whether the teller that set the occupancy state has pulled out the coins from the saucer.Even if one of the tellers does not pull out the coins, the coin delivery process to the other teller is performed. This allows one coin dispenser to be efficiently used by two tellers.

[Embodiment] The coin dispensing device shown as an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

First, the layout of the coin dispenser and the tellers machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Reference numeral 1 is a window counter of a financial institution such as a bank, 2 is a desk provided inside the window counter 1, 3 is two discharge openings on the lower sides of the body.
Coin dispenser having 3A / 3B, 4A / 4B is a Terras machine equipped with a keyboard, display unit, printer, etc. for inputting data such as withdrawal amount, 5A / 5B is a teller A / B, respectively.
Shows the seat of.

The coin dispenser 3 is installed on the desk 2 as shown in FIG. 1, and 6 is a coin storage unit that stores coins by stacking them according to their denominations. The coin storage portions 6 are vertically arranged in a line, and the coins inside the coin storage portion 6 are ejected from a coin outlet 7 below the coin storage portion 6 through a dispensing mechanism (not shown).
The coins are ejected one by one, and the coins are ejected by the controller.

The above-mentioned ejecting mechanism is the same as that of Japanese Utility Model Application No. 57-98751 previously filed by the present applicant, and therefore its explanation is omitted. Further, below the coin storing section 6, there is provided a storing and conveying section 8 composed of a belt conveyor, a drive motor, etc. extending along the arrangement direction of the coin storing section 6, and the belt conveyer is ejected from the coin storing section 6. Received coins, and first
It is designed to be conveyed in the left-right direction of the drawing and dropped downward from both ends.

Incidentally, 9A and 9B are trays for accumulating coins dropped from both ends of the storing and conveying section 8, and the coin dispenser 3
It is placed on the desk 2 in the same manner as.

The front plate 3c of the coin dispenser 3 is provided with tray detection sensors 10A and 10B as shown in FIG. The saucer detection sensor is composed of an arm 11 rotatably supported by a front plate 3c about an axis 3d and a photo interrupter 12. The arm 11 is provided with a third spring by a spring (not shown).
By being urged clockwise in the drawing and rotating in the opposite direction against the urging, it is pushed into the coin dispenser 3 through the opening 3e of the front plate 3c as shown by the chain line in FIG. The photo interrupter 12 is shielded from light.

Then, the saucer detection sensor is operated by the photo interrupter 12 in accordance with the operation of the teller that attempts to set the saucers 9A and 9B below the discharge ports 3A and 3B.
・ 9B set / unset is detected.

On both sides of the coin dispenser 3, both teller A
・ Buzzer 14A ・ 14B to inform B that saucer 9A ・ 9B is not set, and saucer 9A ・ B to both tellers A ・ B
Flickers 13A and 13B are provided for notifying that 9B is ready to be taken out.

Then, the Terras machines 4A and 4B, the ejection mechanism, the drive motor of the storage / conveyance unit 8, and the tray detection sensors 9A and 9B are respectively
A predetermined operation is performed based on each control signal output from the control unit.

Next, the operation of this embodiment having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.
A description will be given based on the figure.

First, the coin dispenser 3 and each of the Terrars machines 4A and 4B
The respective processes in step 1 are performed as follows.

Processing of coin payout machine 3 (Fig. 4) When the coin payout machine 3 is initialized by a predetermined operation before starting the paying operation (step SA1), the coin payout machine 3 finishes the withdrawal process, and is the previous tellers machine. The occupancy state due to is released and becomes the non-occupancy state (step SA
2).

The control unit determines which of the Terras machines 4A and 4B has output the occupancy request signal (step SA
3) If no occupancy request signal is output from any of the Terrars machines, the coin dispenser 3 is put in a standby state.

On the other hand, when the occupancy request signal is output from any of the Terra's machines, the control unit determines whether or not the saucer is set in the corresponding outlet depending on the presence or absence of the saucer detection signal from the saucer detection sensor ( Step SA4). When the tray is set, that is, when the tray detection signal is output, the control unit outputs the occupancy permission signal to the Terras machine after the coin dispenser 3 is occupied by the Terras machine (step SA5). (Step SA6).

Next, the control unit determines whether or not the withdrawal data is output from the Terras machine according to the keyboard operation of the teller (step SA7). If the withdrawal data is not output, the coin dispenser 3 is operated. Set to standby state. On the other hand, when the dispensing data is output, the dispensing mechanism is driven to dispense a predetermined number of coins from the coin storing unit 6 of the denomination corresponding to the dispensing data to the storing and conveying unit 8, and The number of coins dispensed is counted (step SA8).

Next, the control unit determines whether or not a counting error has occurred in the counting process of the step (step SA
9) If a counting error occurs due to a coin jam or the like, put the coin dispenser 3 into the stop mode (step SA1
0). On the other hand, when the counting error does not occur, the belt conveyor of the storage / conveyance unit 8 is driven toward the discharging side and the coins on the conveyor are discharged to the receiving tray on the discharging side (step SA11). In this case, the belt conveyor is driven until the thrown coins are completely discharged onto the tray, and the driving timing is set by a timing sensor or the time from the start of driving.

Further, it is determined whether or not a discharge error such as coin discharge to the non-discharging side has occurred (step SA12), and if a discharge error has occurred, the coin dispenser 3 is set to the stop mode (step SA13). On the other hand, when the release error does not occur, the release completion signal is output to the Terras machine, and the flicker blinks to notify the teller that the tray can be taken out from the outlet (step SA
14). In this case, the flicker is turned off when the teller takes out the saucer. Then, the process returns to step SA2.

On the other hand, if the saucer is not set in the corresponding outlet in step SA4, the control unit outputs a saucer request signal to the Terras machine and sounds the buzzer to make sure that the saucer is not set in the outlet. Is notified to the teller (step SA15). In the meantime, it is determined whether or not the occupancy request signal is output from the opposite side terrors machine (step SA16), and if the occupancy request signal is not output from the opposite side terrors machine, the process returns to step SA4. On the other hand, when the occupancy request signal is output from the Terras machine on the opposite side, it is determined whether or not the saucer is set in the corresponding discharge port (step SA17).

When the saucer is not set, the saucer request signal is output to the opposite Tera's machine, and the buzzer sounds to notify the teller that the saucer is not set in the discharge port (step SA18), and then to step SA4. Return. On the other hand, when the tray is set, the control unit sets the coin dispenser 3 to the occupancy state by the terrors machine on the opposite side (step SA19), and then outputs the occupancy permission signal to the terrors machine on the other side ( The process proceeds to step SA20) and step SA7.

Processing of Terras Machines 4A and 4B (Fig. 5) For example, after Teller A puts the machine into the withdrawal mode by operating a predetermined key on the keyboard of the Terras Machine 4A (step SB1), the total amount of coins to be dispensed is output. Enter gold data from the numeric keypad (step SB2). Next, the control unit of the coin dispenser 3 determines whether or not the payment instruction button (not shown) of the tellers machine 4A is pressed, that is, whether the occupation request signal is output from the tellers machine 4A (step SB3). If it is not pressed, the process returns to step SB2, while if it is pressed, the control unit calculates the number of each denomination based on the withdrawal data so that the minimum payout number is obtained (step SB4).

Next, in step SB5, when the coin dispenser 3 is occupied by the tellers machine 4B, the tellers machine 4A is in a standby state. On the other hand, in the unoccupied state, the tellers machine 4A outputs an occupancy request signal to the coin dispenser 3 (step SB6).

Next, in step SB7, when the occupancy permission signal is output from the coin dispenser 3 to the tellers machine 4A,
The withdrawal data is output from the tellers machine 4A to the coin dispensing machine 3 (step SB8). On the other hand, when the occupancy permission signal is not output, the control unit determines whether or not the coin dispenser 3 is in the unoccupied state (step SB9),
If not occupied, the process returns to step SB7, whereas if occupied, the process returns to step SB5.

Next, in step SB10, when the coin dispensing machine 3 does not output the discharge completion signal to the tellers machine 4A, the tellers machine 4A is in a standby state. In contrast,
When the discharge completion signal is output, it is determined whether or not the saucer on the teller A side is taken out (step SB11), and if the saucer is not taken out (when the saucer detection sensor 10A detects the saucer). , Terra's machine 4A goes into a standby state. On the other hand, if the tray is taken out, the tellers machine prints the dispensing data and the like by the printer (step SB12) and then terminates the dispensing process (step SB13).

Next, an example in which the coin dispenser 3 is shared by both Terras machines 4A and 4B (see FIG. 6).

Stage 1: The coin dispenser 3 is unoccupied.

Stage 2: The tellers machine 4A outputs an occupancy request signal to the coin dispensing machine 3. At this time, the tray 9A is not set in the discharge port 3A.

Stage 3: The coin dispenser 3 checks whether or not the tray 9A is set in the outlet 3A.

Stage 4: The coin dispensing machine 3 outputs a saucer request signal to the tellers machine 4A.

Stage 5: The teller's machine 4B outputs an occupancy request signal to the coin dispenser 3. At this time, the saucer 9B is set in the discharge port 3B.

Stage 6: The coin dispenser 3 checks whether or not the saucer 9B is set in the discharge port 3B. At this time, the saucer 9A is set.

Stage 7: coin dispenser 3 is both Terras machines 4A and 4B
Will be occupied by

Stage 8: The coin payout machine 3 outputs an occupancy permission signal to the tellers machine 4B.

Stage 9: Withdrawal data is output from the tellers machine 4B to the coin dispenser 3.

Stage 10: The coin dispenser 3 starts counting operation.

Stage 11: The coin dispenser 3 checks whether a counting error has occurred.

Stage 12: The coin dispenser 3 receives the counted coins 9
Release to B.

Stage 13: The coin dispenser 3 checks whether a discharge error has occurred.

Stage 14: The coin dispenser 3 outputs a discharge completion signal to the tellers machine 4B.

Stage 15: The coin dispenser 3 becomes unoccupied.

Stage 16: The teller's machine 4A outputs the occupancy request signal to the coin dispenser 3 again.

After the coins are discharged onto one of the saucers as described above,
For example, if the tellers machine on the opposite side to the discharging side requests the coin dispenser 3 to be occupied, the process returns from step SA14 to step SA2, so that the coins can be immediately discharged onto the saucer on the opposite side. It will be possible. That is, even if one of the Terrars machines enters the standby state (step SB11) without taking out the saucer from which coins have been discharged,
The coin dispensing machine 3 can be occupied by the other tellers machine.

In the flowchart of FIG. 4, SA1, SA3 ...
SA6 and SA15 to SA20 correspond to "occupancy permission output means" shown in the claims, and SA2 and SA7 to SA14 correspond to "occupancy releasing means" shown in the claims.

Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 5, SB1 to SB6 correspond to “occupancy request output means” shown in the claims,
SB7 to SB13 correspond to "payment data output means" shown in the claims.

[Effects of the Invention] As described in detail above, in the coin payout device of the present invention, the condition for releasing the occupied state in which the coin payout to one teller is performed by occupying the coin is performed by the process of transferring and discharging coins to the tray. Assuming that it has been completed, when one coin teller completes the coin delivery process, the other teller enables the next coin delivery process.
It does not matter whether the teller that set the occupancy state has pulled out the coins from the saucer.Even if one of the tellers does not pull out the coins, the coin delivery process to the other teller is performed. This allows one coin dispenser to be efficiently used by two tellers.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a coin dispensing device shown as an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an arrangement example of a coin dispensing machine 3 and both Terras machines 4A and 4B, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the configuration of the sensors 10A and 10B, FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the operation of the coin dispensing machine 3, and FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the operation of the Terras machines 4A and 4B.
The figure is an operation explanatory view showing an example in which the coin dispenser 3 is shared by both terrors machines 4A and 4B. 3A / 3B …… Ejection port, 4A / 4B …… Terra's machine, 6 ……
Coin storage section, 7 ... coin outlet, 8 ... storage and transport section, 9A
・ 9B: saucer, 10A ・ 10B: saucer detection sensor.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A first device which is arranged for each teller, and which has input means capable of instructing input of payment data of coins to be paid out and payment start of coins based on the payment data, respectively.
A second tellers machine, first and second payout openings that are respectively connected to the first and second tellers machines and are provided on both sides below the machine body, and a tray is provided at the first and second payout openings. First and second detecting means for respectively detecting whether or not the coins are loaded, and a coin provided at the lower central portion of the machine body for receiving coins discharged from the coin storing portion, and further, the coins are transferred to the first and second And a storing and delivering section for delivering and delivering to one of the trays loaded in the outlet of the coin, the first and second tellers machines further including the input means. When the instruction to start the payment of coins is input by, it is determined whether or not the coin dispenser is in the occupied state, and when it is determined that the coin dispenser is not in the occupied state, the coin dispenser is Occupancy request output Means, with respect to occupancy request outputted from the occupancy request output means,
Judgment data for outputting the withdrawal data to the coin dispensing machine when determining whether the occupancy permit is output from the coin dispensing machine and determining that the occupancy permission is output from the coin dispensing machine An output unit is provided, and the coin dispenser further determines whether or not an occupancy request is output from any one of the first and second tellers machines, and the occupancy request is output from either one. When it is determined that the tray is loaded in the outlet on the corresponding teller side by any of the first and second detection means, the tray is loaded on the outlet on the corresponding teller side. When it is determined that the coins have been occupied, the occupancy permission output means for outputting the occupancy permission to the corresponding teller's machine of the teller side and placing the coin dispenser in the occupancy state, and the occupancy permission output means. From the tellers machine for which the occupancy permission was output, it is determined whether or not the withdrawal data has been input, and when it is determined that the withdrawal data has been input, the coin storage unit to the coin transport unit based on the withdrawal data is determined. An occupancy releasing means for releasing the occupied state of the coin dispenser to the unoccupied state after performing the counting process of the coins and the discharging process from the storing and conveying section to the tray on the corresponding teller side, is provided. A coin dispensing device characterized in that