JP2709585B2 - Coin storage management device - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vending machine.
Or coin mechanism used in money changers, etc.
Especially in such a coin mechanism
To control the amount of coins stored in the coin storage device
Device. [0002] Coin mechanism in vending machines and the like
In coin storage, commonly referred to as coin tubes
The device has an inserted coin and the coin tube
Stored in the coin tube, and stored in the coin tube.
The coins inside are paid out as change. Also, the coin
When the tube is full, the coin tube
Overflowed coins are being led to the safe
I have. The amount of coins stored in such coin tubes
Conventionally, an administrator (rootman, etc.)
Press the inventory switch and press the coin in the coin tube.
And collect once as sales, then change
They had to manually replenish the appropriate amount of coins for use. This
In this case, the manual supply amount at this time is
How many coins were manually replenished
That is extremely important. For that purpose,
Is the number of coins manually supplied by the administrator
Or make sure the coin tube is full.
The full amount is regarded as the manual supply amount
I was trying to do it. [0003] However, in the former case,
It is troublesome to supply coins while counting the number of supplies
In addition, there is a problem that errors are easy to occur.
Was. On the other hand, in the latter case, there is
Depending on reasons such as individual differences in coin thickness,
In-tube may not always fill the same amount
Was inconvenient to manage. The present invention has been made in view of the above points.
The current value of the amount of coins stored in the coin storage device
Is always accurately grasped, collection of stored coins by managers and
At the time of replenishment, a predetermined initial storage amount is stored in the coin storage device.
Can easily and accurately take the action of holding coins
To provide a coin storage management device that can be used
Things. [0004] Coin storage according to the present invention
The quantity management device stores coins by denomination,
The inserted coins are replenished in the stored coins according to the denomination.
Coins in the stored coins are paid out as change, etc.
Coin storage device, and the initial storage amount in the coin storage device.
Initial storage amount setting means to be set and coins inserted
A coin detecting means for separately detecting the coin,
Detected coins that detect coins paid out by denomination
Means and a safe overflowing from the coin storage device
Overflow to detect coins stored in the coin by denomination
Coin detecting means, said inserted coin detecting means, payout coin detecting means
Output means and the output of the overflow coin detection means.
Investing coins into and out of the coin storage device by denomination
Based on the amount of ingress and egress of this denomination and the initial storage amount.
The current storage amount in the coin storage device and the initial
Arithmetic means for calculating the difference from the storage amount by denomination
And storing the coin storage amount in the coin storage device in the initial storage.
Commander who instructs that processing to match the stock should be performed
Stage, and the calculating means in response to a command from the command means
Based on the difference obtained in the current coin storage device
If the storage amount is larger than the initial storage amount, the difference
Control of paying out a certain number of coins from the coin storage device
Payout control means to be separately performed, and a command by the command means
The coin based on the difference determined by the calculating means.
The current storage volume in the storage device is greater than the initial storage volume
If it is small, the lack of storage corresponds to the denomination
And display control means for displaying by referring to the display.
To replenish the coin storage device
It is characterized by having made it possible to do. The coin storage device is set by the initial storage amount setting means.
The initial storage amount (tentatively, P) is set. this
Initial storage amount (P) must be set arbitrarily by the administrator
Can be. Input coin detection means, payout coin detection means and
The coin storage based on the output of the overflow coin detection means.
It is possible to detect the entry and exit of coins to and from the storage device
Based on the amount of ingress and egress of this denomination and the initial storage amount.
The current storage amount in the coin storage device and the initial
The difference from the storage amount can be obtained for each denomination. Sand
The number of coins that have entered the coin storage device and the
Due to the difference with the number of coins, the current storage
The storage amount (tentatively S) is determined, and the calculating means
Current storage amount (S) and initial storage amount in the coin storage device
An operation for calculating a difference from (P) (tentatively N) is performed. Hard
The coin storage amount in the coin storage device is added to the initial storage amount (P).
When matching process should be performed (for example, inventory operation
Is performed), the command is issued by the command means.
In response to this command, the payout control means sets the difference (N)
Based on the current storage amount (S) in the coin storage device,
If it is larger than the initial storage amount (P), it corresponds to the difference (N).
Of coins from the coin storage device.
U. Thus, the current storage amount (S) becomes the initial storage amount (P).
If it is larger, the extra coins are automatically paid out and saved
The stock is automatically matched to the initial stock (P). one
On the other hand, the current storage amount (S) in the coin storage
If it is smaller than the storage amount (P), the display control means
To indicate that is missing. The administrator indicates this shortage
, And just insert the missing coins. So so
For example, the storage amount should be matched with a predetermined initial storage amount (P).
Can be. [0006] As described above, the current storage amount (S) is the initial storage amount.
If it is larger than the stock (P), pay extra coins automatically
And the current storage amount (S) is initially stored.
If it is smaller than the storage (P), display the lack
Performing a predetermined initial storage amount in the coin storage device.
To easily store coins
Become. Accordingly, at the time of the start of management such as sales management,
Coin storage amount always becomes the set initial storage amount (P)
So that it can be easily managed and the subsequent coin storage
This is convenient for the current number management and sales management. this
According to another aspect of the invention, the initial storage setting means is omitted.
You may. That is, the desired initial storage in the coin storage device
Even the initial amount of coins is actually set (initial storage)
Then, the initial storage amount as data is set and stored specially.
Can be saved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. FIG. 1 illustrates the present invention.
1 shows an example of a mechanism portion of a coin changer 10 to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the coin changer 10.
Hardware block diagram showing an embodiment of a control circuit device to be used.
FIG. Coin changer 10 is roughly divided into hard
Coin sorter 11, coin storage unit 12, coin payout mechanism 1
3 and the control circuit device shown in FIG. Coin selection
The separate machine 11 determines the authenticity of the input coin, and
The fake money is led to the return passage 14 and the genuine money is
Mechanically sort by type. Coin storage unit 12 is denominated
Including coin tubes A, B, and C and a coin holding section D
Coins sorted by coin sorter 11
Coin tubes A, B, C or coin vault corresponding to the denomination
Store in retaining part D. Coin tubes A, B, and C are coins
Are laid down and stacked for storage.
Coins can be stored. The coin holding unit D holds coins
And a relatively small number of coins
Can be stored. For example, if coin tube A is 10
B corresponds to 50 yen coin, C corresponds to 100 yen
For coins, coin holding unit D corresponds to 500 yen coins.
You. The coin payout mechanism 13 includes coin tubes A, B, C
Payout to selectively pay out coins from either
Paying out coins from the slide mechanism 13a and the coin holding unit D
And a payout mechanism 13b. [0008] The coin sorter 11 is an electronic coin center.
It may include a support 11a. This coin sensor 11a is
It has the function of electronically discriminating the authenticity of incoming coins.
You. In the coin sorter 11, according to this discrimination, a fake coin and a genuine coin
Is distributed mechanically. In addition, the coin sensor 11a
The denomination of the input coin is determined based on the output, and the input
Generates a coin detection signal. Note that the electronic coin sensor
Generates coin detection signal for denomination based on output of 11a
In place of the coin sorting machine 11 to the coin storage unit 12
Detects coins guided by the denomination and issues a coin detection signal
Insert coin sensor (not shown) by denomination to generate
It may be provided separately from the inserted coin sensor 11a. Also,
It was paid out by the coin payout mechanism 13 as needed
Even if a payout coin sensor 15 is provided to detect coins,
Good. Coin sensors other than the electronic coin sensor 11a
(15 and 17a to 17d to be described later) are simply used for passing coins.
It may have only a function of detecting an excess. The coin changer 10 described so far.
Is a known configuration. Therefore, limited to this
Instead, other equivalent or similar configurations may be appropriately adopted.
A new point in the embodiment of FIG.
B, C or coin holding unit D overflows safe 16
Overflow coins that detect coins stored in the coins by denomination
The point is that the coin sensors 17a to 17d are provided. Throw
The inserted coins are sorted by the coin sorter 11 and once coined.
It is guided to be stored in the coin storage unit 12,
When coins are fully stored in the denomination coin storage unit 12
In this case, it overflows and is led to the safe 16. This
To detect coins that have overflowed
Flow coin sensors 17a to 17d are provided. FIG. 3 shows the coin tube A
Sectional drawing which shows the example of attachment of the bar flow coin sensor 17a.
is there. When the coins stored in coin tube A are not full
Means that the sorting piece 19 that swings around the shaft 18 is always
At the position of the two-dot chain line 19 ′ leading to the safe 16
20 is closed and the inserted coin is introduced into coin tube A.
Good. On the other hand, when the coins stored in the coin tube A are full
Is sorted by the top coin 21 as shown
The piece 19 is locked and the passage 20 leading to the safe 16 is opened.
The input coin is stored in the safe 16 through the passage 20.
It is. The overflow coin sensor 17a enters the passage 20
Provided in the mouth, for example a proximity switch such as a coil
Become. Over for other coin tubes B and C
Flow coin sensors 17b and 17c are also attached in the same manner as above.
You may do so. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an over-cover corresponding to the coin holding section D.
It is sectional drawing which shows the example of mounting of the flow coin sensor 17d.
You. When the coins stored in the coin holding unit D are not full, the shaft 2
The sorting piece 23 that swings about 2 is always a two-dot chain in the figure.
Closes passage 24 leading to safe 16 at line 23 '
The coin is guided into the coin holding unit D. On the other hand, hard
When the coins stored in the coin holding unit D are full, as shown in the figure,
The sorting piece 23 is locked by the top coin 25.
The passage 24 leading to the safe 16 is opened, and the coins
Is stored in the safe 16 through the passage 24. Oberg
The low coin sensor 17d is provided at the entrance of the passage 24.
For example, a proximity switch such as a coil. Next, referring to FIG. 2, one embodiment of the control circuit device will be described.
An example will be described. This control circuit device
Various processes are controlled by the computer 26.
ing. The output of the inserted coin sensor 11a is the inserted coin denomination.
The coin is input to the judgment circuit 11b and is inserted according to the denomination of the inserted coin.
An incoming coin detection signal is output from the determination circuit 11b. Throw
Deposited coin denomination determination circuit 11b, payout coin sensor 15,
-The output of the bar flow coin sensors 17a to 17d is the bus 2
7 to the microcomputer 26. Ma
In addition, coin payout to the coin payout mechanism 13 via the bus 27
An instruction signal is provided. The change mode switch 28 is provided in the present invention.
Mode for managing the coin storage amount of the coin storage unit 12 according to
(Hereinafter referred to as change mode)
Switch. Inventory switch 29
Automatically ejects extra coins from stored coins in the delay mode
Or a switch operated to display a shortage display.
You. When the end switch 30 ends the change mode,
The switch is operated by the administrator at the time. This fruit
In the embodiment, as the end switch 30,
Or operated by the customer when requesting a change return
Return switch is also used. Battery-backed RAM 31
Are the sales figures calculated by the microcomputer 26
This is for storing seed data. Included in this RAM 31
An example of memory to be stored is the total number of coins inserted.
Amount memory 32 storing coins by denomination, coin storage unit 12
To store the total number of coins paid out by denomination
Overflow from the payout amount memory 33 and the coin storage unit 12
The total number of coins stored in the safe 16 by denomination
Overflow amount memory 34 for storing coin storage unit 12
Storage to store the data to set the initial storage amount in
The storage setting data memory 35 and the like. Output interface
The source 36 is an amount indicator 38, a sales circuit (not shown), or the like.
Display data, sellable signals, and other data
It is for sending. Input interface 37
Transmits product selection signals and other data from the sales circuit, etc.
It is for receiving. Next, control of the microcomputer 26 will be described.
5 and subsequent flowcharts for an embodiment of the processing executed below
A description will be given based on the drawings. FIG. 5 shows the main routine.
When started by turning on the power, the state of various circuits is initialized.
After setting, the change mode switch 28 was turned on.
Is checked (step 40). If no, step 4
The routine consisting of 1, 42, 43 and 44 is executed and
Return to Step 40. If step 40 is YES, FIG.
The change mode routine shown is executed. According to the invention
When performing processing for managing coin storage,
The settlement mode switch 28 is pressed once. Then, step
Step 40 is determined as YES, and the change mode mode shown in FIG.
Run the chin. Initial change storage in change mode
The mode for setting the amount P and the number of coins
Inventory mode to display dynamic emissions or shortage
There is a clear mode to clear the set initial storage amount P.
You. [Mode for Setting Initial Storage Amount P]
The mode for setting the storage amount P is a change mode switch 2
Select by pressing 8 only once. Figure 6
In step 45, the change mode switch 28 is turned on.
Check if it was pressed again. Switch 28 only once
If not, step 45 is NO,
Proceed to step 46, and the character "P" is displayed on the display 38.
Is displayed. The administrator checks the "P" display on the display unit 38
To set the initial storage amount P
Select whether to enter tri mode. In this state Inven
If the tri-switch 29 is not pressed, the initial storage amount P is set.
Mode, and if pressed, enters inventory mode. S
At step 47, the inventory switch 29 was turned on.
The process proceeds to step 48 if NO. Step 4
At step 8, it is checked whether the end switch 30 has been turned on.
If so, proceed to step 49. In steps 49 to 56, initial savings are performed for each denomination.
A process for setting the storage amount P is performed. In steps 49-52
Is initial for 10 yen, 50 yen, 100 yen, 500 yen
It is determined whether or not the storage amount P should be set. this
When each step 49 to 52 is YES, the corresponding step
Go to steps 53-56, and the administrator
The data of the initial storage amounts Pa to Pd set in the RAM 3
1 is stored in the initial storage amount setting data memory 35. This
Here, Pa is the initial storage set for 10 yen denomination
Amount, Pb is the initial storage amount set corresponding to 50 yen denomination,
Pc is the initial storage amount set for 100 yen denomination, P
d is the initial storage amount set for the 500 yen denomination
You. As an example, the initial storage amount Pa to P of each denomination
The setting of d means that the desired number of coins
And by doing. In this case, the size of each of steps 49 to 52 is determined.
The decision is based on whether coins of the corresponding denomination have been inserted.
U. For example, when a 10-yen coin is inserted, step 49
Is YES, and go to step 53. In this case,
Step 53 is executed by a subroutine as shown in FIG.
Will be In FIG. 7, in step 57, the input
The number is counted and displayed on the display 38. this
Check the number of sheets by looking at the display. Thus, the desired initial
When the number of coins corresponding to the storage amount Pa has been
Press the end switch 30. As a result, step 58 becomes YE
S, go to step 59, the number of input is 10 yen denomination
Initial storage amount setting data memory 3 as the initial storage amount Pa
5 is stored. Steps 54-56 for other denominations
It consists of a subroutine similar to FIG. Thus, each denomination
By inserting the required number of coins for each denomination,
Each of the initial storage amounts Pa to Pd is set. Of course, for each denomination
Maximum possible for coin tubes A to C and coin holding section D
Initial storage more than the maximum possible number of storage
Appropriately handle the design so that the amounts Pa to Pd cannot be set.
However, that point will not be described in detail. Referring back to FIG. 6, after steps 53-56,
Go to step 60 and display “P” on the display 38. So
Then, the process returns to step 48. Initial storage amount Pa of each denomination
When ending the setting of Pd, the administrator displays on the display 38.
Confirm that “P” is displayed and exit
Press the switch 30. Then, step 48 becomes YES,
It returns to step 40 of FIG. That is, the process returns to the standby state.
The coins used for setting the initial storage amounts Pa to Pd are returned.
Shall not be rejected. This allows you to set the initial storage amount
The same number of coins as Pa to Pd are stored in the storage unit 12 in advance.
You. The input used for setting the initial storage amounts Pa to Pd
It is assumed that the number of coins is also stored in the input amount memory 32.
I do. However, such a premise is limited to this embodiment.
The design may be changed as appropriate. As mentioned above
After the initial storage amounts Pa to Pd are set,
Enter working state. [Normal Operation] Referring to FIG.
In the state, the judgment of step 40 is always performed, and the change is adjusted.
If the mode switch 28 has not been pressed, step 41
To 44 are executed. In step 41, coins
Check whether or not the
The number of coins is counted for each denomination. In addition, the number of input by money type
The number is cumulatively counted and stored in the input memory 32 of the RAM 31.
To memorize. Here, 1 stored in the input amount memory 32
Xa is the cumulative input number of 0 yen denomination, and the cumulative input of 50 yen denomination
The number of coins is Xb, the accumulated number of coins of 100 yen denomination is Xc, 50
Let Xd be the cumulative number of coins inserted for the zero yen denomination. In addition,
The calculation time is the time of the previous change mode, and
The input number data Xa to Xd of each denomination in the input amount memory 32 is
It is assumed that the initial storage amounts Pa to Pd are initially set. In step 42, the overflow of the denomination
-Over according to the output of the coin sensors 17a to 17d
The number of coins flown is counted cumulatively by denomination,
It is stored in the overflow amount memory 34 of M31. here
Then, the 10 yen gold stored in the overflow amount memory 34
The number of seed overflow is Ya, 50 yen
The number of flows is Yb, the number of overflows of 100 yen denomination
Is Yc and the number of overflows of the 500 yen denomination is Yd
You. Note that, as described above, the accumulation start point is the
It is assumed that the processing is in the reset mode processing. In step 43, the normal sales
The feasibility determination and the sales operation control are performed. In step 44,
As a result of the processing in step 43, the coin storage unit 12
The number of coins paid out by
Is stored in the payout amount memory 33 of the RAM 31. here
To pay out the 10 yen denomination stored in the payout amount memory 33.
The number of coins to be paid is Oa, the number of coins to be paid out is Ob, 100 yen
The number of coins paid out is Oc, and the number of coins paid out is 500 yen.
Od. In addition, as mentioned above,
At the time of the change mode. [Inventory mode] Automatic sales for appropriate period
When managing coin storage after operating a vending machine, change
Press the alignment mode switch 28 once, and then
Press the tri-switch 29. Then, the change mode shown in FIG.
The routine proceeds to step 47, and
Perform inventory mode processing according to steps 61-66.
U. Steps 61 to 64 are subroutines for paying out coins by denomination
And the current coin storage amount is the initial storage amount Pa to Pd.
Automatically pay out extra coins when it is larger than
Is what you do. 10-yen payout sable in step 61
An example of the routine is shown in FIG. First, step 6
At 7, the memory 1 stored in each of the memories 32, 33, and 34
0 yen denomination input amount Xa, overflow amount Ya, payout
The calculation “Sa = Xa−Ya−Oa” is performed based on the amount Oa, and the current storage in the coin tube A is performed.
The quantity Sa is determined. In the next step 68, an operation of “Na = Sa−Pa” is performed, and the current storage amount S obtained in step 67 is calculated.
a and the initial storage of the 10 yen denomination stored in the memory 35
The difference Na from the amount Pa is determined. In the next step 69, a comparison of “Na> 0” is performed, and if the difference Na is larger than 0,
Check if the existing storage amount Sa is larger than the initial storage amount Pa
You. If yes, go to step 70, coin chew
The operation of paying out one 10-yen coin from the bus A is performed. Next
In step 71, 1 is subtracted from the difference Na. In step 72
Examines whether Na has become 0. If no, step 7
Return to 0 and add one 10-yen coin from coin tube A
Pay out. This automatically pays out extra coins
Then, the current storage amount Sa of the coin tube A is the initial storage amount.
When it is equal to Pa, Na = 0 in step 72 is YES
And returns to the main routine. Note that step
69 is NO, that is, the current storage amount Sa is the initial storage amount Pa
If smaller or equal, automatic payout as described above
Without returning to the main routine. 50 yen payout in step 62 of FIG.
An example of the subroutine is shown in FIG. FIG.
One example of the 100 yen payout subroutine in step 63
This is shown in FIG. 5 in step 64 of FIG.
An example of the 00 yen payout subroutine is shown in FIG.
You. Each of the payout subroutines of FIGS.
8 is similar to the payout subroutine. That is, corresponding
Input amount Xb, Xc, Xd, overflow amount
Yb, Yc, Yd, and the payout amount Ob, Oc, Od
To obtain the current storage amounts Sb, Sc, and Sd, respectively.
Nb, Nc, Nd between the initial storage amounts Pb, Pc, Pd
Automatically pays out extra coins according to
The current storage amounts Sb, Sc, Sd of tubes B, C, D
The initial storage amounts Pb, Pc, and Pd are made to match. In FIG. 6, in steps 65 and 66,
The current coin storage amounts Sa to Sd are equal to the initial storage amounts Pa to Pd.
If it is smaller, the shortage display process is performed. In step 65
The current coin storage amounts Sa to Sd are equal to the initial storage amounts Pa to Pd.
To see if it is smaller (ie, missing). This
FIG. 12 shows a specific example of the process of step 65 in FIG.
In FIG. 12, the differences Na and N obtained in the previous step for each denomination are shown.
It is checked whether b, Nc, and Nd are 0 (step 7).
3-76). Processing of the previous steps 61 to 64 as described above
If you have automatically paid out extra coins by
Of Step 65 (Steps 73 to 76)
Then, Na = 0, Nb = 0, Nc = 0, Nd = 0 are YES
It is determined that there is no shortage. On the other hand, lack
If there is any denomination, step 65 (steps 73 to 7)
In the judgment of 6), Na = 0, Nb = 0, Nc = 0, Nd =
0 is NO. If none of the denominations are in short supply, FIG.
Go to step 40 and enter the standby state. Any one
If the denomination is also insufficient, the
The type of foot money and the number of shortage are displayed. Step 66 processing
Is shown in FIG. In step 77, N
By checking if a = 0 holds, you can save 10 yen denomination
Investigate whether stocks are insufficient. If there is a shortage, Na
= 0 is NO, and at step 78
Or amount). Display of missing number (or amount)
Is performed on the display 38. In that case, the predetermined money
The species display and the number of shortage (or amount) shall be displayed.
You. The administrator sees this display and runs out of coins of the deficit.
Replenish manually for a few minutes. Display of missing number (or amount)
Can be reduced every time one coin is replenished
it can. In step 79, the shortage of coin storage is resolved.
And if it is resolved, go to step 80.
Then, the next denomination (50
The same shortage denomination and the shortage number are displayed for (yen).
U. Then, go to step 83, and go to steps 83 to 85
Same shortage for the next denomination (100 yen)
The display of the denomination and the deficient number is performed. Then, step 86
To the next denomination (5
00 yen) and display the same deficit and deficit.
Do. Thus, a table of the deficit and the number of deficit for each denomination
And prompt the administrator to replenish the missing coins. Soshi
Once the shortage of coins in all denominations is resolved,
Return to routine. Administrators consider missing indications
Replenish the required amount of coins easily and definitely
Coin storage amounts Sa to Sd match initial storage amounts Pa to Pd
Can be done. Press the end switch 30
In some cases, the display processing of the denomination and the number of deficits is terminated.
(Steps 88 to 91). [Clear mode] First of each denomination once set
When clearing the initial storage amount Pa to Pd,
Press the switch 28 twice. Then, step 4 in FIG.
5 is YES, and the clear mode processing step 92 is executed.
Run. A specific example of the clear mode processing step 92 is shown in FIG.
It is shown in FIG. In step 93, the display 38
Display "C" to indicate clear mode
You. In step 94, it is determined whether the end switch 30 has been pressed.
Check, if NO, go to steps 95-98 for initial storage
What is specified as a denomination that clears the amount Pa to Pd
Find out how. As an example, the designation of the denomination to clear is
This is done by inserting coins of the denomination. Therefore,
For example, if you want to clear the initial storage amount Pa of 10 yen
Insert a 10 yen coin. Then, step 95 is YES
Becomes When each of steps 95 to 98 is YES, the corresponding
Go to steps 99-102. Each step 99-10
2, the corresponding initial storage amounts Pa to
Clear the data stored in Pd. At this time the corresponding carp
The coins stored in the tubes A, B, and C and the coin holding unit D are all
You may make it discharge | emit. Where to exit clear mode
If so, the end switch 30 is pressed. Then step 94
YES, and returns to the main routine. Although not shown, the change mode
Display, "P" or "C" is displayed on the display 38.
Sometimes coin insertion or termination for setting or clearing
The switch 30 is pressed for more than a predetermined time
Automatically exits the mode.
Can be In the above embodiment, the initial storage amount Pa
~ Pd is set by inserting coins
(Refer to FIG. 7)
Therefore, it may be performed. In that case, use the numeric setting switch.
Coins for the initial storage amount Pa to Pd set by the switch
To the coin storage unit 12 separately. Also,
In the above embodiment, the shortage display indicates the shortage number.
I do, but it is not limited to this, it is simply lacking
That the shortage has been resolved by replenishing coins.
The display of the mushroom may be deleted. In the above embodiment, each of the memories 32, 3
3, 34, the cumulative number of sheets Xa, Xb, Xc,
Xd, overflow number Ya, Yb, Yc, Yd, payment
The number of outgoing sheets Oa, Ob, Oc, Od is stored, and the change
The current calculation for each denomination can be performed
Of coins Sa, Sb, Sc, Sd
However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For constantly calculating the coin storage amounts Sa, Sb, Sc, Sd
Is performed sequentially, and this is stored in the RAM 31.
Good. In that case, the memories 32, 33, and 34 are not provided.
May be used as the incoming / outgoing detection means.
And means for detecting that coins have been paid out (this means
Is not limited to the dispensing coin sensor 15e, but coin dispensing by denomination
Even if it is a means to detect that the command signal was given
Good) and an overflow coin sensor
In addition, these detection signals are set to the set number of initial storage amounts Pa to Pd.
What is necessary is just to accumulatively add / subtract the value. Further, the set initial storage amounts Pa to Pd are
It is also possible not to memorize as data
You. That is, finally, the current coin storage amounts Sa to Sd
And the difference Na to Nd between the initial storage amounts Pa to Pd
Therefore, the coin storage unit 12 first stores the initial storage amount P
Store coins of a to Pd. And in / out detecting means
As the coin sensor and coins paid out
Means for detecting coins (as described above, this means
Not only the sensor 15e but also a coin dispensing command signal
May be a means of detecting that the
A bar flow coin sensor may be provided.
If signals are added and subtracted cumulatively, initial storage
Difference between the current coin storage amounts Sa to Sd with respect to the amounts Pa to Pd
Na to Nd are directly determined. In this case, the initial storage amount P
There is no need to set a to Pd as data.
A coin corresponding to the desired initial storage amount Pa to Pd is stored in the coin storage unit 12.
Should be initialized (initial storage). In addition,
Of the current coin storage amount Sa to Sd or difference Na to Nd
Various design changes may be considered in the calculation method for
You. In addition, the display of the shortage is not limited to the visual display,
It may be a display that appeals to hearing or other senses such as sound. As described above, according to the present invention, coin storage
Detects the entry and exit of coins to and from the storage device, and
Determining the difference between the current storage amount and the initial storage amount of the coin storage device,
If the current storage is larger than the initial storage, the surplus is automatically
If the current storage amount is smaller than the initial storage amount,
The display of the feet was made to encourage the replenishment of coins, so
Predetermined initial storage in the coin storage device at the start of the transaction
A simple and accurate procedure for storing coins
It has an excellent effect of being able to
In addition, due to such measures,
Always stores a predetermined initial amount of coins in the coin storage device.
Since the coins will be stored, counting and managing coins
Can be performed accurately, and sales management of vending machines etc.
It is a great place to make sense. In particular, the current state of coin storage
When detecting the current storage amount, the coin storage device
Calculation taking into account the amount of coins overflowing into the safe
To accurately detect the current storage volume of the coin storage device.
Can be issued for accurate coin management
It has an excellent effect that it can be performed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a mechanism of a coin changer to which an embodiment of a coin storage amount management device according to the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a hardware configuration of a control circuit device mounted on the coin changer. FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing an example of attachment of a sensor for detecting overflow coins from the coin tube of FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of attachment of a sensor for detecting overflow coins from the coin holding unit in FIG. 1; FIG. 5 is a flowchart partially showing an example of processing executed by the microcomputer of FIG. 2; FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating another part of the process. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating still another part of the processing. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating still another part of the process. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating still another part of the process. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating still another part of the process. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating still another part of the process. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating still another part of the processing. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating still another part of the processing. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating still another part of the process. [Description of Signs] 10 coin changer 11 coin sorter 11a inserted coin authenticity discrimination sensor 12 coin storage units A, B, C coin tube D coin storage unit 13 coin dispensing mechanism 14 return passage 16 safes 17a to 17d overflow coin sensor 28 Change switch 29 inventory switch 30 end switch 32 input amount memory 33 payout amount memory 34 overflow amount memory 35 initial storage amount setting data memory

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(57) [Claims] A coin storage device for storing coins in denominations, wherein the inserted coins are refilled in the storage coins according to the denomination, and coins in the storage coins are dispensed as change, etc., the coin storage Initial storage amount setting means for setting an initial storage amount in the device; input coin detection means for detecting inserted coins by denomination; and payout coin detection for detecting coins paid out from the coin storage device by denomination. Means, overflow coin detection means for detecting coins overflowing from the coin storage device and stored in the safe by denomination, based on outputs of the input coin detection means, payout coin detection means, and overflow coin detection means. Detecting coins entering and exiting the coin storage device by denomination, and based on the amount of entry and exit of the denomination and the initial storage amount, the coin storage device Calculating means for calculating the difference between the current storage amount and the initial storage amount for each denomination; and command means for instructing that the coin storage amount in the coin storage device should be matched with the initial storage amount. In response to a command from the command means, based on the difference obtained by the calculation means, if the current storage amount in the coin storage device is larger than the initial storage amount, the number of coins corresponding to the difference is calculated. Payout control means for performing control of paying out from the coin storage device for each denomination; and, in response to a command from the command means, a current storage amount in the coin storage device based on the difference obtained by the arithmetic means, and Display control means for displaying that the storage amount is insufficient in accordance with the denomination if the amount is smaller than the amount, and referring to the display, the coins of the insufficient denomination are stored in the coin storage device. Replenishment Coin storage amount managing apparatus being characterized in that to allow Rukoto. 2. The overflow coin detection means is provided in the middle of a passage for guiding coins overflowing from the coin storage device to the safe, and a coin sensor of a denomination for detecting coins passing through the passage, and a coin output from the coin sensor. Storage means for counting and storing the detection signal for each denomination.
4. The coin storage amount management device according to 1. 3. The calculating means subtracts the amount of payout detected by the payout coin detection means and the amount of overflow detected by the overflow coin detection means from the amount of money detected by the inserted coin detection means, and thereby the current value of the coin storage device in the coin storage device. The coin storage amount management device according to claim 1, wherein the storage amount is obtained, and a difference between the obtained current storage amount and the initial storage amount is obtained. 4. The inserted coin detecting means includes means for counting and storing inserted coins by denomination, and the payout coin detecting means includes means for counting and storing coins paid out from the coin storage device by denomination. 2. The coin storage amount management device according to claim 1, wherein the overflow coin detection means includes means for counting and storing coins overflowing from the coin storage device and stored in a safe by denomination. 5. The coin storage amount management device according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays the difference obtained by the calculation means as a shortage number. 6. The coin storage amount management device according to claim 5, wherein the display control means sequentially decreases the display of the number of shortage coins each time the inserted coin is replenished to the coin storage device according to the insertion of the coin. . 7. 2. The display control unit according to claim 1, wherein the display of the shortage is deleted when the shortage is eliminated by refilling the coin storage device with the inserted coins in response to insertion of coins. Coin storage management device. 8. The initial storage amount setting means, a mode selection means for selecting an initial storage amount setting mode, and the number of coins of a denomination inserted in a state where the initial storage amount setting mode is selected by the mode selection means. The coin storage amount management device according to claim 1, further comprising storage means for storing the initial storage amount setting data corresponding to a denomination. 9. 2. The coin storage amount management device according to claim 1, wherein said command means comprises an inventory switch. 10. The coin storage amount management device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the display control means displays the shortage using an amount indicator for displaying an inserted amount. 11. Is intended to store coins by denomination, the inserted coins are replenished in the reservoir coins according to their denomination, coins in the storage coins and coin storage device to be paid out as change or the like, is introduced Input coin detection means for detecting coins by denomination
And a payout coin detecting means for detecting coins paid out from the coin storage device by denomination, and an overflow coin detection means for detecting coins overflowing from the coin storage device and stored in a safe by denomination. The input coin detection unit, the payout coin detection unit, based on the output of the overflow coin detection unit, detects the incoming and outgoing of coins to and from the coin storage device by denomination, based on the amount of ingress and egress of this denomination, in the coin storage device Calculating means for calculating the difference between the current storage amount and the initial storage amount initially set in the coin storage device for each denomination; and performing processing for matching the coin storage amount in the coin storage device to the initial storage amount. Command means for commanding what to do, and the coin storage device based on a difference obtained by the calculating means in response to a command from the command means If the current storage amount is larger than the initial storage amount, payout control means for performing control for paying out coins of a number corresponding to the difference from the coin storage device for each denomination, in response to a command from the command means, If the current storage amount in the coin storage device is smaller than the initial storage amount based on the difference obtained by the calculation means, the shortage of the storage amount is displayed in accordance with the denomination. A coin storage amount management device, comprising a display control means, wherein coins of a denominated denomination can be replenished to the coin storage device with reference to the display.