JP3369333B2 - Coin processing equipment - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a coin processing device used for various automatic service equipment such as automatic vending.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, in a vending machine, a money changer, a service device, etc., different units are assigned to respective functions and the functions are distributed as a function-distributed system. It is provided with a coin processing device that performs sorting, distribution, and payout, and a main control unit that manages and controls the calculation of the payout amount of change and its command.

[0003]

By the way, recently, in order to reduce the thickness of vending machines and the like, it has been required to reduce the thickness of the coin processing device itself. Therefore, 1) the mechanical structure of the coin sorting section. And simplification of the electrical control mechanism 2) Mechanical structure of the coin distribution unit and simplification of the electrical control mechanism 3) Mechanical structure of the coin dispensing unit and simplification of the electrical control mechanism 4) One control board and one control unit (CP
In U), an attempt has been made to simplify the electrical configuration by controlling the entire coin processing device.

In order to simplify the mechanical structure of the coin allocating section, the mechanical allocating mechanism of the coin allocating section is reduced as much as possible, and at the same time, a plurality of coin allocating sections for performing the coin allocation by electrical control are used. The arrangement of the distribution levers and the arrangement of the solenoids that drive these distribution levers have been devised.

In such a structure, most of the coins are distributed by driving the distribution lever by the solenoid. In this case, in order to achieve accurate and coin distribution without coin jams. In addition, it is necessary to properly drive the plurality of solenoids, and a large number of timers are required to properly drive the plurality of solenoids.

Also, by using one control board,
The space for disposing the control board can be made smaller, which allows the coin processing device itself to be significantly thinned. However, when the entire coin processing device is controlled by one control unit, the input / output terminals of the control unit are The number of coins becomes extremely large, which hinders the thinning of the coin processing device, and therefore a device for it is necessary.

Further, it is preferable that the coin handling device of this kind can automatically cope with a coin jam, etc., which is considered to be generally placed in an unmanned place, and be in a free maintenance state as much as possible.

Therefore, the present invention enables the coin processing device to be thinned mainly by simplifying the electrical structure, can guarantee a reliable operation, and minimizes abnormal stop due to coin jamming or the like. An object of the present invention is to provide a coin processing device.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a coin discriminating means for discriminating the authenticity and denomination of inserted coins, and a coin discriminated as a genuine coin by the coin discriminating means. Some of the coins are sorted to the coin storing means for storing according to denomination, and some of the coins identified as genuine by the coin identifying means are sorted to the safe passage, and further, are false by the coin identifying means. A coin processing device comprising: a coin allocating means for allocating coins identified as coins to a return passage; and a coin dispensing means for dispensing required coins using the coins accumulated in the coin accumulating means. The sorting means sorts the coins identified as false coins by the coin discriminating means to the return passage by turning off the genuine / counterfeit coin sorting solenoid and the true / false coin sorting solenoid, and turns on the coins by the coin discriminating means to turn on. Money And genuineness 貨振 fraction lever for distributing the identified coin genuine passage, on the passage of the coins sorted to the genuine passage, a first detecting means for off,
The coins detected by the first detecting means, which are provided on the downstream side of the first distributing solenoid and the first detecting means and are turned off by the first distributing solenoid, are distributed to the coin accumulating means side. , A first distribution lever that distributes the coins detected by the first detection means to the safe passage when turned on, and a second detection means that turns on and off by the passage of the coins distributed to the safe passage, A second denomination solenoid and a first denomination and a second denomination which are provided on the downstream side of the first allocating lever and are distributed to the coin accumulating means side by turning off the second allocating solenoid. The coins of the denomination are distributed to the first coin passages corresponding to the first denomination and the second denomination, and the coins of the third denomination and the fourth denomination are distributed to the second coin passage when turned on. A second distribution lever,
A third sorting solenoid is provided in the first coin passage, the second sorting solenoid is turned off to sort the second denomination coins, and the third sorting solenoid is turned on to sort the first denomination coins. A third allocating lever for allocating the coin and a coin provided in the second coin passage. When the third allocating solenoid is turned off, coins of the fourth denomination are distributed, and when the coin is turned on, the third denomination is distributed.
And a fourth distribution lever for distributing coins of the denomination.

[0010]

[0011]

[0012]

According to the present invention, the coins of the first denomination and the coins of the second denomination, which are distributed as the true coins, are transferred to the first coin by the second distribution lever driven by the second distribution solenoid. The coins of the third denomination and the fourth denomination are distributed to the coin passages, and the coins of the third denomination and the fourth denomination are distributed to the second coin passages.
Of the coins of the first to fourth denominations are distributed by commonly driving the distribution lever and the fourth distribution lever provided in the second coin passage.

With such a structure, coins of a plurality of denominations can be distributed by the number of solenoids smaller than the number of distribution levers.

[0014]

[0015]

[0016]

[0017]

[0018]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT An embodiment of a coin processing device according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a control system of a coin processing device according to the present invention. The coin processing device of this embodiment is basically a coin sorting / sorting unit 10 for sorting and sorting inserted coins, and coins used for change among coins sorted by the coin sorting / sorting unit 10. A coin accumulating unit 50 for accumulating coins, and a coin dispensing unit 20 for dispensing change from coins accumulated in the coin accumulating unit 50.

These coin sorting and sorting unit 10 and coin storage unit 5
0, the coin payout unit 20 is connected to the control unit 100, and these operations are centrally controlled by the control unit 100.

In the coin handling machine of this embodiment, the gate control unit 30 for controlling the opening and closing of a gate plate, which will be described later, provided for dealing with a jam of coins and the like, and the coin dispensing unit 2
A change assisting machine 76 is provided to assist the payout of change from 0.

The gate controller 30 and the change assisting machine 7
6 is also connected to the control unit 100 and controlled by the control unit 100.

Further, the control unit 100 has an inventory switch panel 40 for inputting commands for various inventory processes of the coin processing device, a main control unit 71 which operates as a higher-order control unit of the control unit 100, and various types by the control unit 100. The EEROM 72, which is a storage unit that stores various parameter data used for control, and the coin sorting and distributing unit 10.
In order to assure the temperature of the coin sorting operation in, the temperature detection unit 73 that detects the environmental temperature, the external return switch 74 that commands the return of the inserted coin by an external operation, and the attachment / detachment of the coin tube cassette that constitutes the coin storage unit 50. Is connected to the cassette switch 75.

Further, the coin processing device of this embodiment has a system control switch 60 for inputting various setting data defining the operation of the coin processing device, and a cash jam for detecting coin jam of coins dropped in a cash box (not shown). A switch 77 is provided, and the outputs of the system control switch 60 and the cash jam switch 77 are, together with some signals from the coin accumulating section 50 and some signals from the change assisting machine 76, via a matrix input section 78. It is configured to be input to the control unit 100.

FIG. 2 shows the overall construction of the coin processing device of this embodiment. In FIG. 2, the coin processing device of this embodiment has an upper part that constitutes the coin sorting and distributing part 10 shown in FIG. 1, and a lower part that constitutes the coin accumulating part 50 shown in FIG. The portion corresponds to the coin payout unit 20 shown in FIG.

The coin sorting / distributing unit 10 shown in FIG. 2 first guides the coins CO inserted from the coin insertion port 81 to the coin identifying unit 11 through the first coin passage 82, and here, the coins CO. Is a genuine or counterfeit coin, and if it is a true coin, it identifies the denomination.

Here, the coin discriminating section 11 can be constructed by using a known coin discriminating device using a coin discriminating coil.

In the coin processing device of this embodiment, four types of coins, namely coin A (500 yen), coin B (10 yen), coin C (50 yen), coin D (100) are used.
The coin discriminating unit 11 of this embodiment uses coins AD which are coins A to D of any kind or other coins (counterfeit coins). Identify if there is.

Specifically, in this embodiment, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, a first selection coil including an oscillation coil 111A and a reception coil 112A, a second selection coil including an oscillation coil 111B and a reception coil 112B, and an oscillation coil 111, which are sequentially arranged with a coin passage 82 interposed therebetween.
Coins are identified using a third selection coil composed of C and the receiving coil 112C.

Here, the oscillation coil 111A forming the first selection coil, the oscillation coil 111B forming the second selection coil, and the oscillation coil 111C forming the third selection coil are transmitted from the control unit 100. Excited by the reference frequency signal OSC, the receiving coil 112A forming the first selection coil outputs a coin level signal CA whose level mainly fluctuates corresponding to the material of the inserted coin, and the second selection coil is operated. Constituting receiver coil 11
2B outputs a coin level signal CB whose level fluctuates mainly in accordance with the diameter of the inserted coin, and the receiving coil 112C constituting the third sorting coil mainly outputs the level corresponding to the thickness of the inserted coin. The coin level signal CC whose fluctuates is output.

These coin level signals CA to CC are
It is input to the control unit 100 shown in FIG. 1, where it is amplified and detected and analog / digital converted, and then compared with preset threshold levels corresponding to coins A to D, respectively, and the comparison result. The coins CO inserted from are coins A to
Discrimination is made as to which type of coin D, or other false coins.

The detection output of the temperature detecting section 73 is used to correct the threshold level in accordance with the ambient temperature. This enables accurate coin identification regardless of the environmental temperature of the coin processing device.

The coin CO, whose authenticity and denomination are identified by the coin identifying unit 11, is guided to the position where the genuine / counterfeit distribution lever 125 is arranged, and the genuine coin and the false coin are distributed there. The coins distributed to the true coins are guided to the true coin passage 84, and the coins distributed to the false coins are guided to the false coin passage 85.

Specifically, the genuine / counterfeit money distribution lever 125 is
As shown in FIG. 4, it is driven by the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123. When the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123 is off, the true / false coin distribution lever 125 is
As shown in FIG. 5, which is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG. 4, the true coin passage 84 is closed. In this case, coins fall into the false coin passage 85, and the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123 is turned on. , When the plunger 123a is sucked, the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution lever 1
25 rotates counterclockwise, thereby opening the true coin passage 84 and dropping coins into the true coin passage 84.

Further, the path sensor 12 is provided in the true coin passage 84.
1 is provided, and the pass sensor 121 detects coins passing through the true coin passage 84. This path sensor 1
A well-known proximity switch that electromagnetically detects a coin can be used as 21.

The coins that have passed through the pass sensor 121 are next distributed to the first distribution lever 126-1 and the second distribution lever 1.
26-2, the third distribution lever 126-3, and the fourth distribution lever 126-4, the coin A, the coin B, the coin C, and the coin D.
Also, the coins are distributed to five types of coins that are guided to a cash box (not shown).

By this distribution, coins distributed as coins A are guided to the coin passage 86-A, coins distributed as coins B are guided to the coin passage 86-B, and coin C is distributed.
The coins distributed as "1" are guided to the coin passage 86-C, and the coins distributed as "D" are the coin passage 86-C.
The coins guided to D and sorted as safe-introducing coins are guided to the coin passage 86-CA.

FIG. 6 shows a first distribution lever 126-1, a second distribution lever 126-2, and a third distribution lever 126-.
3 is an enlarged view of an arrangement portion of third and fourth distribution levers 126-4.

In FIG. 6, the first distribution lever 126-
1 is driven by the first distribution solenoid 124-1. When the first distribution solenoid 124-1 is off,
As shown in FIG. 7, the first distribution lever 126-1 blocks the coin passage 86-CA, and in this case, the genuine passage 8
The coins sorted into 4 are then assigned to the second second sorting lever 126.
-2, the first distribution solenoid 124-
When 1 is turned on, the first distribution lever 126-1 is rotated clockwise as shown in FIG. 8, whereby the coin passage 86-CA is opened, and the coin from the pass sensor 121 is passed through the coin passage 86. -Drop to CA.

The second distribution lever 126-2 is driven by the second distribution solenoid 124-2, and when the second distribution solenoid 124-2 is off, the second distribution lever 124-2 is turned on. Similar to the first distribution lever 126-1, 126-2 closes the coin passage in the direction of the fourth distribution lever 126-4. In this case, the first distribution lever 126-1 removes the coin passage. When the coin is guided to the next arrangement position of the third distribution lever 126-2 and the second distribution solenoid 124-2 is turned on, the second distribution lever 126-2 is moved to the first distribution lever 126-2. Like the lever 126-1, it is rotated in the clockwise direction to open the coin passage in the direction of the fourth distribution lever 126-4, and the coins from the first distribution lever 126-1 are distributed to the fourth distribution lever 126-1. It is dropped in the direction of the minute lever 126-4.

The third distribution lever 126-3 and the fourth distribution lever 126-4 are driven by the third distribution solenoid 124-3, and the third distribution solenoid 12 is driven.
When 4-3 is off, the third distribution lever 126-3
9 block the coin passage 86-B as shown in FIG. 9, and the fourth distribution lever 126-4 blocks the coin passage 86-C as shown in FIG. Second
Coins from the sorting lever 126-2 of the coin passage 86-B
When the third sorting solenoid 124-3 is turned on by dropping the coins dropped from the second sorting lever 126-2 into the coin passage 86-D and turning on the third sorting solenoid 124-3, 11, the coin passage 86-A is opened by dropping the coin 3 from the second sorting lever 126-2 into the coin passage 86-A, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the fourth distribution lever 126-4 is rotated clockwise, whereby the coin passage 86
-C is opened, and the coin dropped from the second distribution lever 126-2 is dropped into the coin passage 86-C.

The genuine / counterfeit coin distribution lever 125 and the first to first
A signal GSOL for controlling the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123 is used as a distribution mode by the fourth distribution levers 126-1 to 12-4.
13 is shown in a table in relation to the signals SOL1 to 3 for controlling the third distribution solenoids 124-1 to 124-3.

That is, when the input coin is the coin A, the signals GSOL and SOL3 are turned on (ON) and the other signals SOL1 and SOL2 are turned off (OFF).
To As a result, the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123 and the third distribution solenoid 124-3 are turned on, and
Since the distribution solenoid 124-1 and the second distribution solenoid 124-2 are turned off, the input coin A falls into the coin passage 86-A.

When the input coin is coin B, the signal GSOL is turned on (ON) and the other signals SOL1 and S are added.
Turn off OL2 and SOL3. As a result, the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123 is turned on, and the first distribution solenoid 124-1 and the second distribution solenoid 12 are turned on.
Since the 4-2 and third distribution solenoids 124-3 are turned off, the input coin B falls into the coin passage 86-B.

When the input coin is the coin C, the signals GSOL, SOL2 and SOL3 are turned on (ON),
The other signal SOL1 is turned off. As a result, the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123, the second distribution solenoid 124-2, and the third distribution solenoid 124-3 are turned on, and the first distribution solenoid 124-1 is turned off. The inserted coin C falls into the coin passage 86-C.

When the inserted coin is the coin D, the signals GSOL and SOL2 are turned on (ON) and the other signals SOL1 and SOL3 are turned off (OFF). As a result, the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123 and the second distribution solenoid 124-2 are turned on, and the first distribution solenoid 124-1 and the third distribution solenoid 124-2 are turned on.
Since No. 3 is turned off, the inserted coin D falls into the coin passage 86-D.

If the input coin is a safe-introducing coin, the signals GSOL and SOL1 are turned on.
The other signals SOL2 and SOL3 are turned off. As a result, the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123 and the first distribution solenoid 124-2 are turned on, and the second distribution solenoid 124-2 and the third distribution solenoid 1 are turned on.
Since 24-3 is turned off, this safe-introduced coin falls into the coin passage 86-CH.

When the input coin is a fake coin, all the signals GSOL, SOL1, SOL2 and SOL3 are turned off. As a result, the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123, the first distribution solenoid 124-2, the second distribution solenoid 124-2, the third distribution solenoid 124-2
Since all 3 are turned off, this counterfeit coin falls into the coin passage 85.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the front panel 10a and 50a of the coin sorting and sorting unit 10 and the coin accumulating unit 50 have a false coin passage 84a along the front panel 10a and 50a. 15 and 84b are formed, and as shown in FIG. 15, the counterfeit coins which are sorted as counterfeit coins by the legitimate counter coin distribution lever 125 and fall into the coin passage 85 are the counterfeit coin passages 84a and 84b.
It is guided to a coin return port (not shown) through 4b.

Further, the first distribution lever 126 shown in FIG.
The coins sorted as safe-introduced coins by -1 and dropped into the coin passage 86-CH are cash sensors 122.
And is guided to a cash box (not shown) through the safe introduction coin passage 87 shown in FIG.

The coin accumulating section 50 has five coin tubes 88-A, 88-B, 88-C, 88-D and 88-E, and the coin sorting and distributing section 10 has a coin passage 86-. The coins dropped in A are accumulated in the coin tube 88-A, and the coins dropped in the coin passage 86-B are coin tube 88-A.
The coins accumulated in B and dropped in the coin passage 86-C are accumulated in the coin tube 88-C, and the coins dropped in the coin passage 86-D are accumulated in the coin tube 88-D.

The coin tube 88-E is a coin tube that is manually replenished.
The coins corresponding to the coins B or D are stored in the by manual replenishment.

On the coin tube 88-A, the overflow switch 51 is provided at either the lower or upper position.
-A or 51-B can be arranged. This overflow switch 51-A or 51-B is
For example, it is composed of a proximity switch that electromagnetically detects coins in the coin tube 88-A, and detects when the number of coins accumulated in the coin tube 88-A exceeds a certain number.

Here, the overflow-flow switch 51-A
Detects that the number of coins accumulated in the coin tube 88-A becomes, for example, four coins, and the overflow switch 51-
B detects the accumulated coins in the coin tube 88-A when the number of accumulated coins reaches 16, for example, and thereafter, the coin tube 88-
Prohibit the insertion of coins leading to A.

Further, coin tubes 88-B, 88-
Empty switches 5 are provided below C and 88-D, respectively.
2-B, 52-C and 52-D are arranged, and overflow switches 53-B, 53-C and 53-D are arranged above.

Here, empty switches 52-B, 5
2-C and 52-D are, for example, proximity switches that electromagnetically detect coins in coin tubes 88-B, 88-C, and 88-D, and coin tubes 88-B and 88-B.
When the number of coins in 88-C and 88-D becomes less than a certain number, it is detected.

Further, the overflow-flow switch 53-B,
As shown in FIG. 17, 53-C and 53-D are three rotatably supported shafts 531 provided at the upper ends of the coin tubes 88-B, 88-C, and 88-D, respectively. Shutters 532b, 532c, 532d and photo sensor 523
b, 523c, and 523d. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, when the number of coins B in the coin tube 88-B becomes a certain number or more, the shutter 532b is rotated by the coins B and the operation of the shutter 532b is performed. This shutter 5
This is detected by the photo sensor 523b corresponding to 32b, and this operation is performed by another overflow switch 53-.
The same applies to C, 53-D.

An empty switch 52-E is arranged below the coin tube 88-E. The empty switch 52-E is, for example, a proximity switch that electromagnetically detects coins in the coin tube 88-E, and detects this when the number of coins in the coin tube 88-E is equal to or less than a predetermined number.

The coin payout unit 20 is driven by one coin payout motor 21 to provide five coin tubes 88-A, 8.
Each of the accumulated coins is paid out from 8-B, 88-C, 88-D and 88-E. Each coin tube 88-
The coin payout control from A, 88-B, 88-C, 88-D, and 88-E is A solenoid 23-A and E solenoid 2 for coin tubes 88-A and 88-E, respectively.
Controlled by driving 3-E, coin tube 88-
For B, 88-C, 88-D, B solenoid 24-B, C solenoid 24-C, D solenoid 24, respectively.
Controlled by driving -D.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, the coin payout unit 20 has four drive shafts 21 that rotate via a gusset 211 that transmits the driving force of the coin payout motor 21.
2, 213, 214, 215 and the four drive shafts 21
Rotation of 2, 213, 214, and 215 causes coin tubes 88-A, 88-B, 88-C, 88-D, 88-E.
Each has a coin dispensing unit 216 for dispensing coins.

The four drive shafts 212, 213, 21
When the coin payout motor 21 is driven, the drive shafts 213 and 214 among the drive shafts 4 and 215 always rotate in the same phase and in the same direction via the gearbox 211.
The drive of the motor 3 is controlled by a clutch provided in the gearbox 211.

That is, the drive shaft 212 is shown in FIGS.
1, the A solenoid 23-A plunger 2
A key 218 a formed on the key 18, a key groove 219 formed on the upper end of a drive shaft 212 into which the key 218 a is inserted and retracted, and a driven gear 220 inside the box 211 that drives the drive shaft 212. Keyway 2
It has a clutch 217 composed of 17a.

When the A solenoid 23-A is off, the key 218a formed on the plunger 218 is fitted and inserted only in the key groove 219 formed on the upper end of the drive shaft 212, as shown in FIG. Therefore, in this case, the clutch 217 is off, and even if the driven gear 220 is rotated by the rotation of the coin payout motor 21, the driving force thereof is not transmitted to the drive shaft 212.

On the other hand, when the A solenoid 23-A is turned on, as shown in FIG. 21, the plunger 218 moves upward, and the key 218a formed on the plunger 218 is the key formed on the upper end of the drive shaft 212. Since the groove 219 and the key groove 217a formed in the driven gear 220 are both fitted and inserted, in this case, the clutch 217 is turned on and the coin payout motor 21 rotates to drive the driven gear 22.
When 0 rotates, its driving force is transmitted to the drive shaft 212 via the key 218a, which causes the drive shaft 212 to rotate.

The drive shaft 215 is also provided with a clutch (not shown) similar to the clutch 217. When the E solenoid 23-E is off, this clutch is turned off and the coin dispensing motor 21 is rotated. However, the driving force is not transmitted to the drive shaft 215, but when the E solenoid 23-E is turned on, this clutch is turned off, and when the coin payout motor 21 rotates, the driving force is transmitted to the drive shaft 215. As a result, the drive shaft 215 rotates.

As shown in the sectional view of FIG. 22, the coin payout portion 216 includes a payout slide 221 and coin tubes 88-B, 8 arranged on the lower surface of the coin tube 88-A.
The payout slide 222 is commonly arranged on the lower surfaces of 8-C and 88-D, and the payout slide 223 is arranged on the lower surface of the coin tube 88-E.

A groove 221a is formed on the payout slide 221 along the width direction thereof, and two grooves 222 are formed on the payout slide 222 along the width direction thereof.
a and 222b are formed, and a groove 223a is formed in the payout slide 223 along the width direction thereof.

Then, the groove 2 of the payout slide 221
21a is engaged with a pin 216a protruding from the lower surface of a payout cam 216 attached to the drive shaft 212,
Grooves 222a and 222b of payout slide 222
The payout cam 2 attached to the drive shaft 213.
Pin 217a and drive shaft 21 protruding from the lower surface of
4 is engaged with a pin 218a projecting from the lower surface of the payout cam 218 attached to the payout slide 22.
A pin 219a protruding from the lower surface of a payout cam 219 attached to the drive shaft 215 is engaged with the groove 223a of No. 3. Therefore, the drive shafts 212, 213, 2
The payout cams 216, 2 are rotated by the rotation of 14, 215.
When 17, 218 and 219 make one rotation in one direction from the initial position shown in FIG. 22, the payout slides 221 and 22 are
2, 223 reciprocate in the front-back direction from the initial position in FIG.

On the other hand, the payout slide 221 is formed with a coin accommodating hole 221-A for accommodating only one coin accommodated on the bottom surface of the coin tube 88-A, and the payout slide 222 is provided with a coin tube 88. -B
, A coin housing hole 222-B for housing only one coin housed in the bottom surface of the coin tube 88, a coin housing hole 222-C for housing only one coin housed in the bottom surface of the coin tube 88-C,
Coin storage holes 222-D for storing only one coin stored in the bottom surface of the coin tube 88-D are formed, and the payout slide 223 further stores coins stored in the bottom surface of the coin tube 88-E. A coin accommodating hole 223-E for accommodating only one coin is formed.

The coin receiving holes 221-A, 22
Part of the lower surface of 2-B, 222-C, 222-D, 223-E is provided with coin receiving holes 221-A, 222-B, 222.
The coin bases 231, 232 and 233 of the coin payout portion 216 are covered so that the coins stored in the -C, 222-D and 223-E do not drop as they are.

Below the payout slide 222, each coin receiving hole 22 of the payout slide 222 is provided.
Change levers 224-B and 224- are provided at positions approaching the lower surfaces of 2-B, 222-C, and 222-D, respectively.
C and 224-D are arranged.

The change lever 224-B is configured to be driven by the B solenoid 24-B as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24. When the B solenoid 24-B is off, the change lever 224-B is shown in FIG. Change lever 224
-B maintains the initial position close to the lower surface of the coin receiving hole 222-B, but when the B solenoid 24-B is turned on,
As shown in FIG. 24, the change lever 224-B has a shaft 2
24a is rotated counterclockwise about the coin receiving hole 222.
-Move to a position away from B. In this state, coins in the coin tube 88-B can be paid out.

Change levers 224-C and 224-
Although not shown in detail for D, the change lever 224
C solenoid 24-B, D solenoid 24 as in -B
When -D is off, the change levers 224-C, 22
4-D maintains the initial position close to the lower surfaces of the coin accommodating holes 222-C, 222-D, but the C solenoid 24-B,
When the D solenoid 24-D is turned on, the change levers 224-C and 224-D rotate counterclockwise and move to positions separated from the coin accommodating holes 222-C and 222-D. In this state, coins in coin tubes 88-C and 88-D can be paid out.

With such a structure, when paying out the coins in the coin tube 88-A, the A solenoid 23
By turning on -A and rotating the coin payout motor 21, the drive shaft 212 is rotated only once. As a result, as shown in FIG. 25, the payout slide 221
Slides rearward, the coins stored in the coin storage holes 221-A of the payout slide 221 drop downward, and one coin in the coin tube 88-A is paid out.

The coins dispensed from the coin tube 88-A are detected by the pulse switch 25.

When paying out coins in the coin tube 88-E, the E solenoid 23-E is turned on and the coin payout motor 21 is rotated, as in the case of paying out coins in the coin tube 88-A. By doing so, the drive shaft 215 is rotated only once. As a result, the payout slide 223 slides backward, the coin stored in the coin storage hole 223-E of the payout slide 223 drops downward, and one coin in the coin tube 88-E is paid out.

When the coin in the coin tube 88-B is to be dispensed, the B solenoid 24-B is turned on and the coin dispensing motor 21 is rotated to drive the drive shaft 21.
3. Rotate 3 and 214 one revolution.

When the B solenoid 24-B is turned on, as shown in FIG. 24, the change lever 224-B moves to a position separated from the coin accommodating hole 222-B, and in this state, the drive shafts 213 and 214 are moved. When rotated once, as shown in FIG. 26, the payout slide 222 slides backward, and the coin accommodating hole 2 of the payout slide 222 is moved.
The coin accommodated in 22-B drops downward, and one coin in coin tube 88-B is paid out.

At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 27, when the C solenoid 24-C is off, the change lever 224-C maintains the initial position close to the lower surface of the coin accommodating hole 222-C. , So that even if the payout slide 222 slides backward, the payout slide 2
The coins stored in the coin storage hole 222-C of 22 are blocked by the change lever 224-C and do not drop downward.

Similarly, when paying out coins in the coin tube 88-C, the C solenoid 24-C is turned on,
By rotating the coin dispensing motor 21, the drive shaft 2
When the coins in coin tube 88-D are to be paid out by rotating 13 and 214 one revolution, the D solenoid 2
By turning on 4-D and rotating the coin dispensing motor 21, the drive shafts 213 and 214 are rotated by one rotation.

If two or more of the B solenoid 24-B, the C solenoid 24-C, and the D solenoid 24-D are turned on at the same time, the coin tube 88-
2 of A, 88-B, 88-C, 88-D, 88-E
It is possible to pay out coins from one or more coin tubes, and at the same time, if the A solenoid 23-A or E solenoid 23-E is turned on at the same time, the coin tube 8
It is also possible to pay coins simultaneously, including 8-A and 88-E.

At this time, the rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is detected by the carrier switch 22 arranged on the drive shaft 213 and detecting the rotation of the drive shaft 213.

Further, in the coin processing device of this embodiment, in order to cope with a jam of coins in the coin discriminating portion 11, as shown in FIG. 28, the gate motor 33 can control the opening and closing of the gate plate 33. Is configured.

That is, as shown in FIG. 28, a gate motor 31 is arranged on the right side of the coin sorting and distributing unit 10, and the driving force of the gate motor 31 is a gear box 33.
Is transmitted to the pulley 34 via.

A protrusion 34a is provided on the surface of the pulley 34, and the protrusion 34a is fitted in a long hole 35a formed at the rear end of the gate arm 35 which can reciprocate in the left-right direction. In such a structure, when the protrusion 34a makes one rotation while being engaged with the elongated hole 35a in association with the rotation of the pulley 34, the gate arm 35 moves from the initial position shown in FIG. 28 in the left-right direction in the drawing. Move back and forth horizontally.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 29, which is a partial cross-sectional top view of FIG. 28, an inclined piece 36 is provided on the back surface of the gate plate 33 so as to slidably contact the tip end surface 35b of the gate arm 35. ing.

When the pulley 34 rotates halfway as shown in FIG. 30 and the gate arm 35 horizontally moves to the left in the drawing as shown by the arrow, the gate arm 35 slidingly contacting the slope 36a of the inclined piece 36 is moved. Gate plate 3 by component force
3, a counterclockwise force about the shaft 37a for supporting the gate plate 33 on the main plate 37 is applied, so that the gate plate 33 rotates counterclockwise about the shaft 37a and the coin passage 82 (Fig. 28) is opened.

Since the gate arm 35 returns to the initial position shown in FIG. 28 when the pulley 34 makes one rotation, the gate plate 33 rotates clockwise about the shaft 37a and closes the coin passage 82 (FIG. 28). .

When the gate plate 33 is opened in this manner, the coins jammed in the coin discriminating portion 11 and the following coins drop downward from the bottom surface of the coin passage 82 as shown in FIG. Will be discharged to.

The rotation of the gate motor 31 is detected by the carrier switch 38 which is a photo interrupter and is operated by the shutter 35c attached to the tip of the gate arm 35.

By the way, in the coin processing device of this embodiment, the control unit 100 shown in FIG. 1 is configured to control the operation of each unit by communicating various data with the main control unit 71. There is.

That is, as shown in FIG. 32, serial transmission data TXD for transmitting serial transmission data TXD to the main control unit 71 is provided between the control unit 100 and the main control unit 71 of the coin processing device of this embodiment. Line and the serial reception data RXD from the main control unit 71 for receiving the serial reception data line and the synchronization signal SYN from the main control unit 71 for receiving the synchronization signal, and the control unit 100 synchronizes with the synchronization signal SYN. Then, the serial transmission data TXD and the serial reception data RXD are exchanged.

The control unit 100 of the coin processing device of this embodiment controls the operation of each unit by a plurality of timers realized by the time data stored in the EEROM 72 shown in FIG.

That is, as shown in FIG. 33, the control unit 100 of the coin processing device of this embodiment, the chip select signal RCS and the clock signal C when the data is written in and read from the EEROM 72.
L, serial data output signal DO is output, and serial data input signal DI is input from EEROM 72 corresponding to these chip select signal RCS, clock signal CL, and serial data output signal DO.

In the coin handling machine of this embodiment, EE
A plurality of timers realized by the time data stored in the ROM 72 are as shown below.

T4: True / False Sorting Solenoid On Timer The true / false coin sorting solenoid-on timer T4 is the coin discriminating section 1
After the true coin determination by 1 is completed (coin level signal C
It starts after B falls, and the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123 is turned on during the operation of the true / false coin distribution solenoid-on timer T4.

T5: True / False currency distribution solenoid off timer The true / false currency distribution solenoid off timer T5 is a time point when the pass sensor 121 is turned on when the true / false currency distribution solenoid on timer T4 is operating. When the operation of the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution solenoid off timer ends, the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution solenoid 123 is immediately turned off.

T6: First distribution solenoid off timer (1) First distribution solenoid off timer (1) T6 is cashed by a coin-introduced coin during the operation of a first distribution solenoid on timer T24 described later. It starts when the sensor 122 is turned on, and immediately after the operation of the first distribution solenoid off timer (1) T6 is finished, the first distribution solenoid 124-1 is immediately turned off, and the point A of the acceptance prohibition flag described later. Execute clear.

T7: First distribution solenoid off timer (2) First distribution solenoid off timer (2) T7 is for coins A, B, C and D during the operation of a count-up possible period timer T15 described later. Thus, when the pass sensor 121 is turned on / off, the operation is started, and after the operation of the first distribution solenoid off timer (2) T7 is completed, the A-point clear of the acceptance prohibition flag described later is executed.

T8: Second distribution solenoid off timer (1) Second distribution solenoid off timer (1) T8 allows the pass sensor 121 to operate by coins C and D while the count-up possible period timer T15 described later is in operation. This second distribution solenoid off timer (1) starts when it is turned on and off.
Immediately after the end of the operation of T8, the second distribution solenoid 124
-2 is turned off, and the B point clear of the acceptance prohibition flag described later is executed.

T9: Second distribution solenoid off timer (2) Second distribution solenoid off timer (2) T9 uses the coins A and B to pass the sensor 121 while the count-up period timer T15, which will be described later, is operating. Starts at the time of turning on and off, and after the end of the operation of the second distribution solenoid off timer (2) T9, B point clearing of the acceptance prohibition flag described later is executed.

T10: Third distribution solenoid-off timer (1) Third distribution solenoid-off timer (1) In T10, the pass sensor 121 is turned on / off by the coin B while the count-up possible period timer T15 described later is operating. Start at this point, the third distribution solenoid off timer (1) T
After the end of the operation of 10, the C point clear of the acceptance prohibition flag described later is executed.

T11: Third distribution solenoid-off timer (2) Third distribution solenoid-off timer (2) In T11, the pass sensor 121 is turned on / off by the coin C during the operation of the count-up possible period timer T15 described later. Start at this point, and the third distribution solenoid off timer (2) T
Immediately after the end of the operation of 11, the third distribution solenoid 124
-3 is turned off, and C point clear of the acceptance prohibition flag described later is executed.

T12: Third distribution solenoid off timer (3) Third distribution solenoid off timer (3) T12 is turned on and off by the coin D while the count-up possible period timer T15 described later is operating. The third distribution solenoid off timer (3) T
After the end of the operation of 12, the C point clear of the acceptance prohibition flag described later is executed.

T13: Third distribution solenoid-off timer (4) Third distribution solenoid-off timer (4) T13 turns on / off the pass sensor 121 by the coin A during the operation of the count-up possible period timer T15 described later. Start at this point, and the third distribution solenoid off timer (4) T
After the end of the operation of 13, the C point clear of the acceptance prohibition flag described later is executed.

T14: Solenoid on-delay timer The solenoid on-delay timer T14 is a true / false coin distribution solenoid 123, a first distribution solenoid 124-1, a second distribution solenoid 124-2, and a third distribution solenoid. It controls the operation interval of each solenoid when a plurality of solenoids in 124-3 are turned on. When each solenoid is turned on, each solenoid is connected to the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123, the first solenoid. The distribution solenoid 124-1, the second distribution solenoid 124-2, and the third distribution solenoid 124-3 are turned on in this order by shifting the timer time of the solenoid on-delay timer T14.

T15: Count-up Possible Period Timer Count-up Possible Period Timer T15 is the coin discriminating section 1
It starts at the time of determining the true coin by 1, and during the operation of the count-up period timer T15, coins are counted up when the condition is satisfied. Further, at the end of the operation of the count-up possible period timer T15, the coin discriminating unit 11 clears the true coin determination memory, and thereafter the coins are not counted up.

T16: Selectable period timer The selectable period timer T16 starts at the time when the coin level signal CA of the coin discriminating unit 11 rises, and during the operation of the selectable period timer T16, the coin level signals CA, CB, CC is sampled.

T17: Coin payout solenoid on-delay timer (1) Coin payout solenoid on-delay timer (1) T17
Starts when the corresponding B solenoid 24-B, C solenoid 24-C, and D solenoid 24-D are turned on when paying out coins B, C, D, and the operation of this coin payout solenoid on-delay timer (1) T17. After the end, the coin payout motor 21 is operated.

T18: Coin payout solenoid on-delay timer (2) Coin payout solenoid on-delay timer (2) T18
Starts when the corresponding A solenoid 23-A and E solenoid 23-E are turned on when paying out the coins A and E, and the coin payout motor 21 is turned on after the operation of the coin payout solenoid on-delay timer (2) T18. To operate.

T19: Solenoid off-delay timer (1) Solenoid off-delay timer (1) T19 is a carrier switch 22 when paying out coins B, C and D.
After the operation of the solenoid off delay timer (1) T19 is finished, the corresponding B solenoid 24-B, C solenoid 24-C, D solenoid 24 is started.
-Turn D off.

Further, the solenoid off-delay timer (1) T19 is used when paying out coins B, C and D.
It starts when the coin payout motor 21 is turned off, and after the operation of the solenoid off delay timer (1) T19 ends,
Corresponding B solenoid 24-B, C solenoid 24-
Turn off the C and D solenoids 24-D.

T20: Solenoid off-delay timer (2) Solenoid off-delay timer (2) T20 starts by turning on the carrier switch 22 when paying out coins A and E, and the operation of this solenoid off-delay timer (2) T20. After completion, the corresponding A solenoid 2
3-A, E Solenoid 23-E is turned off.

The solenoid off-delay timer (2) T20 starts when the coin dispensing motor 21 is turned off when the coins A and E are dispensed. After the solenoid off-delay timer (2) T20 has finished its operation, the corresponding A Solenoid 23-A, E Solenoid 23-E is turned off.

T21: Carrier switch off-delay timer The carrier switch off-delay timer T21 starts by turning off the carrier switch 22 when the coins A, B, C, D and E are paid out, and the operation of the carrier switch off-delay timer T21. After the end, the coin payout motor 21 is turned off.

T22: Intermittent Timer (1) Intermittent Timer (1) T22 starts when one payout operation of coins B, C, D, E ends, and then pays out coins B, C, D, E After the operation of the intermittent timer (1) T22 is completed, the next coins B, C, D, E are paid out.

T23: Intermittent Timer (2) The intermittent timer (2) T23 starts at the end of one payout operation of the coin A, and when the coin A is to be paid out next, the operation of the intermittent timer (2) T23 ends. Then, the next coin A payout operation is performed.

T24: First distribution solenoid-on timer The first distribution solenoid-on timer T24 is started when the pass sensor 121 is turned on / off by the coin introduced into the safe, and the operation of the first distribution solenoid-on timer T24. If the cache sensor 122 does not turn on during this period, the first distribution solenoid 124-1 is turned off after the operation of the first distribution solenoid on timer T24.

T25: Coin payout motor lock detection timer The coin payout motor lock detection timer T25 is started by turning the coin payout motor 21 forward, and when the operation of the coin payout motor lock detection timer T25 ends, the carrier switch 22 is turned off. As it is, or when it is turned on once and then not turned off, the forward rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 is stopped as a lock detection.

T26: Reverse rotation timer (1) The reverse rotation timer (1) T26 is used in the coin releasing motor 2 in the unlocking operation when the carrier switch 22 is in the ON state.
This reverse rotation timer (1) T2 starts when the reverse rotation of 1 turns on.
When the operation of 6 is completed, the reverse rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is stopped. However, if the carrier switch 22 is turned off before the end of the operation of the reverse rotation timer (1) T26, the operation of the reverse rotation timer (1) T26 is invalidated, and the reverse rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is stopped by turning off the carrier switch 22. To do.

T27: Reverse rotation timer (2) The reverse rotation timer (2) T27 is used for the coin dispensing motor 2 in the unlocking operation when the carrier switch 22 is off.
It starts when the reverse rotation of 1 turns on, and this reverse rotation timer (2) T2
When the operation of 7 is completed, the reverse rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 is stopped. However, if the carrier switch 22 is turned off before the completion of the operation of the reverse rotation timer (2) T27, the operation of the reverse rotation timer (2) T27 is invalidated, and the reverse rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 is stopped by turning off the carrier switch 22. To do.

T28: Gate motor off-delay timer The gate motor off-delay timer T28 starts with the carrier switch 32 turned off when the gate motor 31 operates, and the gate motor off-delay timer T2.
After the operation of 8, the gate motor 31 is turned off.

Next, detailed operation of the coin processing device of this embodiment using a plurality of timers realized by the time data stored in the EEROM 72 will be described.

FIG. 34 shows signals transmitted and received between the control section 100 and the coin sorting and distributing section 10 of the coin processing device of this embodiment.

The coin sorting / sorting section 10 shown in FIG. 34 comprises a coin sorting section 11 and a coin sorting section 12.

As shown in FIG. 3, the coin sorting section 11 comprises a first sorting coil composed of an oscillation coil 111A and a receiving coil 112A, which are arranged with a coin passage 82 interposed therebetween, an oscillation coil 111B and a receiving coil 112B. Second
Selection coil, oscillation coil 111C and reception coil 1
The controller 10 is equipped with a third selection coil 12C.
Oscillation coil 111A, oscillation coil 111B, oscillation coil 111C according to the reference frequency signal OSC transmitted from 0.
Is excited and driven, the receiving coil 112A outputs a coin level signal CA whose level fluctuates mainly according to the material of the inserted coin, and the receiving coil 112B mainly fluctuates the level corresponding to the diameter of the inserted coin. Coin level signal C
B is output, and the coin level signal C whose level fluctuates mainly from the receiving coil 112C corresponding to the thickness of the inserted coin
C is output.

These coin level signals CA to CC are
After being transmitted to the control unit 100, amplified and detected, and analog / digital converted, they are compared with preset threshold levels corresponding to coins A to D, respectively, and coins inserted from the comparison result. It is discriminated whether the CO is a coin of any of coins A to D or any other coin.

As shown in FIG. 35, the coin sorting unit 12
The path sensor 121, the cash sensor 122, the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123, the first distribution solenoid 124-1,
The second distribution solenoid 124-2 and the third distribution solenoid 124-3 are provided, the output of the path sensor 121 is transmitted to the control unit 100 as a signal SPASS, and the output of the cash sensor 122 is represented as a signal SCASH in the control unit 100.
Sent to.

The control section 100 discriminates the coin based on the coin level signals CA to CC from the coin sorting section 11 and the signals SPASS and SCAS from the coin sorting section 12.
A signal GSOL for driving the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123 based on H, a signal SOL1 for driving the first distribution solenoid 124-1, a signal SOL2 for driving the second distribution solenoid 124-2, and a third distribution The signal SOL3 for driving the minute solenoid 124-3 is generated, and the signals GSOL and S
SOL1 to SOL3 are each a true / false coin distribution solenoid 12
3, the first distribution solenoid 124-1, the second distribution solenoid 124-2, and the third distribution solenoid 124-3.

36 to 40 show the generation timings of the signals GSOL and SOL1 to SOL3 sent from the control unit 100 when the input coin is the coin B, the coin C, the coin D, and the coin A. In the case of, the coins are shown for each coin.

In FIG. 36, the inserted coin is a coin tube 88.
It shows the case where the coin B is distributed to −B. In this case, as shown in FIG.
3 is turned on and the first distribution solenoid 124-1
The third distribution solenoid 124-3 is controlled to be off.

In other words, the control unit 100 has the coin sorting unit 1
Based on the coin level signals CA to CC from 1, the input coin is the coin B, and the coin B is inserted into the coin tube 88-.
In the case of distribution to B, the coin level signals CA to C
When it is determined that the coin is a true coin based on C, the signal GSOL is turned on to turn on the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123.

Here, since the signals SOL1 to SOL3 are each controlled to be off, the coin B is first guided to the true coin passage 84 by the true / false coin distribution lever 125, passes through the pass sensor 121, and then the 1 distribution lever 126-
The coin passage 86 through the first and second distribution levers 126-2.
-Fall to B.

When the output signal SPASS of the pass sensor 121 falls due to the coin B, the control section 100 starts the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution solenoid off timer T5, and the timer of the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution solenoid off timer T5. When the time t5 has elapsed, the signal GSOL is controlled to be off.

In FIG. 37, the inserted coin is a coin tube 88.
This shows the case where the coins C are distributed to −C. In this case, as shown in FIG.
3, the second distribution solenoid 124-2, and the third distribution solenoid 124-3 are turned on, and the first distribution solenoid 124-1 is controlled to be off.

In other words, the control unit 100 is the coin sorting unit 1
Based on the coin level signals CA to CC from 1, the inserted coin is the coin C, and the coin C is inserted into the coin tube 88-
In the case of distribution to C, the coin level signals CA to C
When it is determined that the coin is a true coin based on C, the signal GSOL is turned on to turn on the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution solenoid 123, and after turning on the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution solenoid 123, the timer of the solenoid on-delay timer T14. Time t1
After 4 has passed, the second distribution solenoid 124-2 is turned on by turning on the signal SOL2, and after the timer time t14 of the solenoid on-delay timer T14 has passed after turning on this signal SOL2. By turning on the signal SOL3, the third distribution solenoid 124-3 is turned on.

Here, since the signal SOL1 is controlled to be off, the coin C is
First, after being guided to the true coin passage 84 and passing through the path sensor 121, coins pass through the first distribution lever 126-1, the second distribution lever 126-2, and the fourth distribution lever 126-4. Fall into passage 86-C.

Further, when the output signal SPASS of the pass sensor 121 falls due to the coin C, the control section 100 starts the true / false coin distribution solenoid off timer T5, and the timer of the true / false coin distribution solenoid off timer T5. When the time t5 elapses, the signal GSOL is controlled to be off, and when the output signal SPASS of the path sensor 121 rises,
Second distribution solenoid off timer (1) T8 and third
Of the second distribution solenoid off timer (1) T8 is started, and when the timer time t8 of the second distribution solenoid off timer (1) T8 has elapsed, the signal SOL2 is controlled to be off, and the third distribution solenoid off Timer (2) T11
The signal SOL3 is controlled to be turned off after the elapse of the timer time t11.

In FIG. 38, the inserted coin is a coin tube 88.
This shows the case where the coin D is distributed to −D. In this case, as shown in FIG.
3, the second distribution solenoid 124-2 is turned on, and the first distribution solenoid 124-1 and the third distribution solenoid 124-3 are controlled to be off.

In other words, the control unit 100 has the coin sorting unit 1
Based on the coin level signals CA to CC from 1, the inserted coin is the coin D, and the coin D is inserted into the coin tube 88-.
In case of distributing to D, the coin level signals CA to C
When it is determined that the coin is a true coin based on C, the signal GSOL is turned on to turn on the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution solenoid 123, and after turning on the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution solenoid 123, the timer of the solenoid on-delay timer T14. Time t1
After 4 has passed, the second distribution solenoid 124-2 is turned on by turning on the signal SOL2.

Here, since the signals SOL1 and SOL3 are controlled to be off, the coin D becomes
5 is first guided to the true coin passage 84, and the path sensor 1
After passing 21, the first distribution lever 126-1, the second
Distribution lever 126-2, fourth distribution lever 126-4
Through the coin passage 86-D.

Further, when the output signal SPASS of the pass sensor 121 falls due to the coin D, the control section 100 starts the true / false coin distribution solenoid off timer T5, and the timer of the true / false coin distribution solenoid off timer T5. When the time t5 elapses, the signal GSOL is controlled to be off, and when the output signal SPASS of the path sensor 121 rises,
The second distribution solenoid off timer (1) T8 is started, and the second distribution solenoid off timer (1) T8 is started.
When the timer time t8 has passed, the signal SOL2 is controlled to be off.

In FIG. 39, the inserted coin is a coin tube 88.
This shows the case where the coin A is distributed to −A. In this case, as shown in FIG.
3, the third distribution solenoid 124-3 is turned on, and the first distribution solenoid 124-1 and the second distribution solenoid 124-2 are controlled to be off.

In other words, the control unit 100 has the coin sorting unit 1
Based on the coin level signals CA to CC from 1, the input coin is coin A, and this coin A is inserted into the coin tube 88-
In the case of distribution to A, the coin level signals CA to C
When it is determined that the coin is a true coin based on C, the signal GSOL is turned on to turn on the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution solenoid 123, and after turning on the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution solenoid 123, the timer of the solenoid on-delay timer T14. Time t1
After 4 has elapsed, the signal SOL3 is turned on to turn on the third distribution solenoid 124-3.

Here, since the signals SOL1 and SOL2 are controlled to be off, the coin A is the genuine / false coin distribution lever 12
5 is first guided to the true coin passage 84, and the path sensor 1
After passing 21, the first distribution lever 126-1, the second
Distribution lever 126-2, third distribution lever 126-3
Through the coin passage 86-A.

When the output signal SPASS of the pass sensor 121 falls due to the coin A, the control section 100 starts the true / false coin distribution solenoid off timer T5, and the timer of the true / false coin distribution solenoid off timer T5. When the time t5 elapses, the signal GSOL is controlled to be off, and when the output signal SPASS of the path sensor 121 rises,
The third distribution solenoid off timer (1) T11 is started to start the third distribution solenoid off timer (1) T.
When the timer time t8 of 11 has elapsed, the signal SOL3 is controlled to be off.

FIG. 40 shows a case where the input coin is a safe-introducing coin that is distributed to a cash box (not shown). In this case, as shown in FIG. 13, the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123 and the first distribution are shown. The solenoid 124-1 is turned on, and the second distribution solenoid 124-2 and the third distribution solenoid 124-3 are controlled to be off.

Here, when the input coin is a safe-introducing coin, the input coin is identified as the coin A, but the A tube overflow switch 51 (A tube overflow switch 51-A or 51-B) is turned on. When the inserted coin is identified as coin B but the B tube overflow switch 53-B is on, when the inserted coin is identified as coin C but the C tube overflow switch 53-C is on , The input coin is coin D
Was identified as D tube overflow switch 53
This is the case when -D is on. Moreover, when this coin processing device is configured to accept coins of other denominations other than coins A to D, the case where the input coins are coins of other denominations is also included.

In this case, when the control unit 100 identifies that the inserted coin is a safe-introduced coin, the signal GSO is determined when the coin is determined to be a true coin based on the coin level signals CA to CC.
By turning on L, the genuine / counterfeit currency distribution solenoid 123
Is turned on to turn on the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123, and after the timer time t14 of the solenoid on-delay timer T14 has elapsed, the signal SOL1 is turned on to turn on the first distribution solenoid 124-1. To

Here, since the signals SOL2 and SOL3 are controlled to be off, the safe-introduced coin is first guided to the true coin passage 84 by the true / false coin distribution lever 125 and, after passing through the path sensor 121, First distribution lever 126-1
Through the coin passage 86-CA.

Further, when the output signal SPASS of the pass sensor 121 falls due to the coin introduced into the safe, the control section 100 starts the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution solenoid off timer T5. When the timer time t5 elapses, the signal GSOL is controlled to be off,
Further, when the output signal SCASH of the cache sensor 122 falls, the first distribution solenoid off timer (1)
When T6 is started and the timer time t6 of the first distribution solenoid off timer (1) T6 elapses, the signal SO
Control L1 off.

It should be noted that when the input coin is a safe-introduced coin, the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123 and the first distribution solenoid 124-1 are turned on. 41, in order to deal with the case where the coin discriminating unit 11 does not operate as shown in FIG. 41, the true / false coin distribution solenoid-on timer T4 and the count-up possible period timer T15 are started when the coin discriminating unit 11 judges the true coin. If the pass sensor 121 is not turned on within the timer time t4 of the currency distribution solenoid-on timer T4, the timer time t of the true / false currency distribution solenoid-on timer T4 is
If the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123 is forcibly turned off by the lapse of 4 and the pass sensor 121 is not turned on within the timer time t15 of the count-up possible period timer T15, the timer time t15 of the count-up possible period timer T15. The first distribution solenoid 124-
1 is forcibly turned off.

Further, when the input coin is a safe-introducing coin, the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123 and the first distribution solenoid 124-1 are turned on. In order to respond to the case where the pass sensor 121 is turned on and off by the coin for introducing safe, the first sorting solenoid on timer T24 is started in order to deal with the case where it does not operate normally,
If the cache sensor 122 does not turn on during the operation of the first distribution solenoid on timer T24, the first
Distribution solenoid on timer T24 timer time t24
After the lapse of time, the first distribution solenoid 124-1 is forcibly turned off.

Further, in this embodiment, in order to ensure the sorting of the coin A, coin B, coin C, coin D, and coin introduced coin, the coin A acceptance prohibition flag FA and coins corresponding to each coin are provided. A B acceptance prohibition flag FB, a coin C acceptance prohibition flag FC, a coin D acceptance prohibition flag FD, and a safe introduction coin acceptance prohibition flag FCA are provided. Even if the coin sorting unit 11 determines that the coin is a true coin, the prohibition flag is set. If it is, this coin is guided to the false coin passage 85 as a false coin.

Here, the coin A acceptance prohibition flag FA, the coin B acceptance prohibition flag FB, the coin C acceptance prohibition flag FC, the coin D acceptance prohibition flag FD, and the safe introduction coin acceptance prohibition flag FCA are as shown in FIG. When the coin sorting unit 11 determines that the coin is a genuine coin (set point), the coin is set to the first
Timing of turning off the distribution solenoid 124-1 (clearing point A) or the second distribution solenoid 12
It is cleared at the timing when 4-2 is turned off (B point clear) or the timing when the third distribution solenoid 124-3 is turned off (C point clear).

That is, when the input coin is coin A, other flags FB, FC other than the coin A acceptance prohibition flag FA,
FD and FCA are set when the coin A is determined to be a true coin by the coin sorting unit 11 (set point), and the flag FCA is set to the first sorting solenoid off timer (2) T7.
Is cleared at the end of the operation (clearing point A), the flag FC indicates the second distribution solenoid off timer (2) T.
It is cleared at the end of the operation of 9 (B point clear),
The flags FB and FD are cleared when the operation of the third distribution solenoid off timer (4) T13 ends (C point clear).

When the input coin is coin B, coin B
Other flags FA, FC, F excluding acceptance prohibition flag FB
D and FCA are set when the coin B is determined to be a true coin by the coin sorting unit 11 (set point), and the flag F is set.
CA is cleared when the operation of the first distribution solenoid off timer (2) T7 ends (A point clear), and the flag FD indicates the second distribution solenoid off timer (2) T9.
The flag FA and FC are cleared at the end of the operation (B point clear), and at the end of the operation of the third distribution solenoid off timer (1) T10 (C point clear).

When the input coin is coin C, coin C
Other flags FA, FB, F other than the acceptance prohibition flag FC
D and FCA are set when the coin C is determined to be a true coin by the coin sorting unit 11 (set point), and the flag F is set.
CA is cleared when the operation of the first distribution solenoid off timer (2) T7 ends (A point clear), and the flag FA indicates the second distribution solenoid off timer (2) T9.
Is cleared at the end of the operation (B point clear), and the flags FB and FD are cleared at the end of the operation of the third distribution solenoid off timer (2) T11 (clear C point).

If the input coin is coin D, coin D
Other flags FA, FB, F other than the acceptance prohibition flag FD
C and FCA are set when the coin D is determined to be a true coin by the coin sorting unit 11 (set point), and the flag F is set.
CA is cleared when the operation of the first distribution solenoid off timer (2) T7 ends (A point clear), and the flag FB indicates the second distribution solenoid off timer (2) T9.
The flag FA, FC is cleared at the end of the operation (B point clear), and the flags FA, FC are cleared at the end of the operation of the third distribution solenoid off timer (3) T12 (C point clear).

If the input coin is a coin introduced into the safe,
Other flag F except for the coin accepting prohibition flag FCA
A, FB, FC, and FD are set when the coin introduced into the safe is determined to be a true coin by the coin sorting unit 11 (set point), and flags FA, FB, FC, and FD are the first sorting solenoids. It is cleared when the operation of the off timer (1) T6 ends (point A clear).

FIG. 44 shows the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123,
The first sorting solenoid 124-1, the second sorting solenoid 124-2, and the third sorting solenoid 124-3 are turned on / off to shift false coins, genuine coins, coins A to D, and safe-introduced coins. Minute mode and coin A acceptance prohibition flag FA, coin B acceptance prohibition flag FB, coin C acceptance prohibition flag FC, coin D
Acceptance prohibition flag FD, safe introduction coins acceptance prohibition flag FC
The timing of clearing A is shown.

That is, the inserted coins are first sorted into a fake coin by turning off the true / false coin sorting solenoid 123 and a true coin by turning on (ON).

Further, coins sorted into genuine coins by turning on the true / false coin distribution solenoid 123 pass through the pass sensor 121, and then the first distribution solenoid 124-.
When the coin 1 is turned on (ON), the coin is introduced to the cash box, and when it is turned off (OFF), the coins A to D are distributed.

Here, the output signal SP of the path sensor 121
The inserted coins are counted (counted up) by ASS, and the first distribution solenoid 124-1 is turned on (0
The coins distributed to the safe-introducing coins guided to the cash box by N) are detected by the cash sensor 122.

When the distribution of coins into the safe and coins A to D by the first distribution solenoid 124-1 is completed,
Acceptance is prohibited due to the passage of time of the first distribution solenoid off timer (1) T6 that starts when the cache sensor 122 turns on or the first distribution solenoid off timer (2) T7 that starts when the pass sensor 121 turns on and off. A point clear of flags FA, FB, FC, FD, FCA is performed.

The coins distributed to the coins A to D by turning off the first distribution solenoid 124-1 turn off the second distribution solenoid 124-2 (0FF).
Are sorted into coins A and B, and sorted into coins C and D when turned on.

When the distribution of coins A, B and coins C, D by the second distribution solenoid 124-2 is completed, the second distribution solenoid off timer (1) T8 starts when the pass sensor 121 is turned on / off. Alternatively, the B point of the acceptance prohibition flags FA, FB, FC, FD is cleared when the time of the second distribution solenoid off timer (2) T9 has elapsed.

Further, coins distributed to coins A and B by turning off the second distribution solenoid 124-2 are distributed to coins B on by turning off (0FF) the third distribution solenoid 124-3. The coins distributed to the coin A by (ON), and the coins distributed to the coins C and D by the OFF of the second distribution solenoid 124-2 are coins by the OFF (0FF) of the third distribution solenoid 124-3. It is distributed to D and is distributed to coin C when it is turned on.

When the distribution of coins A and B or the distribution of coins C and D by the third distribution solenoid 124-2 is completed, the third distribution solenoid off timer (1) which starts when the pass sensor 121 is turned on and off. ) T10 or the third distribution solenoid off timer (2) T11 or the third distribution solenoid off timer (3) T12 or the third distribution solenoid off timer (4) The acceptance prohibition flag FA due to the passage of time of T13, F
C points of B, FC and FD are cleared.

FIG. 45 shows the denominations of inserted coins and the first to third coins.
Distribution solenoids 124-1 to 124-3 and timers T6 to
It shows the relationship of the operation of T13.

As shown in FIG. 45, when the inserted coin is coin A, the third distribution solenoid 124-3, the first distribution solenoid off timer (2) T7, and the second distribution solenoid off. The timer (2) T9 and the third distribution solenoid off timer (4) T13 operate, and the A point is cleared by the elapse of the time of the first distribution solenoid off timer (2) T7, and the second distribution The B point is cleared when the solenoid off timer (2) T9 has elapsed, and the C point is cleared when the third distribution solenoid off timer (4) T13 has elapsed.

When the inserted coin is coin B, the first distribution solenoid off timer (2) T7, the second distribution solenoid off timer (2) T9, and the third distribution solenoid off timer ( 1) When T10 operates and the first distribution solenoid off timer (2) T7 elapses, the A point is cleared, and when the second distribution solenoid off timer (2) T9 elapses, the B point is cleared. When the third distribution solenoid off timer (1) T10 elapses, the C point is cleared.

When the inserted coin is the coin C, the second distribution solenoid 124-2, the third distribution solenoid 124-3, the first distribution solenoid off timer (2) T7, the second distribution solenoid 124-2 Distribution solenoid off timer (1) T
8. The third distribution solenoid off timer (2) T11 operates, and the A point is cleared by the elapse of the time of the first distribution solenoid off timer (2) T7, and the second distribution solenoid off timer ( 1) The B point is cleared when the time T8 has elapsed, and the third distribution solenoid off timer (2) the C point is cleared when the time T11 has elapsed.

When the inserted coin is the coin D, the second distribution solenoid 124-2, the first distribution solenoid off timer (2) T7, and the second distribution solenoid off timer (1) T8. , The third distribution solenoid off timer (3) T12 operates, and the first distribution solenoid off timer (2) T7 elapses to clear the A point, and the second distribution solenoid off timer (1) ) The B point is cleared when the time T8 has elapsed, and the C point is cleared when the third distribution solenoid off timer (3) T12 has elapsed.

If the input coin is a coin introduced into the safe, the first distribution solenoid 124-1 and the first distribution solenoid off timer (1) T6 are activated to activate the first distribution solenoid off timer. (1) The A point is cleared when the time T6 has elapsed.

FIG. 46 shows signals transmitted and received between the control unit 100 and the coin payout unit 20 of the coin processing device of this embodiment.

The coin payout section 20, as shown in FIG.
Coin payout motor 21, carrier switch 22 for detecting the rotation of coin payout motor 21, coin tube 88-
A solenoid 2 that turns on when the coins in A are paid out
3-A, B solenoid 24-B turned on when paying out coins in coin tube 88-B, C solenoid 24-C turned on when paying out coins in coin tube 88-C, coin tube D solenoid 24-D that is turned on when a coin in 88-D is paid out, and E that is turned on when a coin in a coin tube 88-E is paid out
The solenoid 23-E and the pulse switch 25 for detecting coins paid out from the coin tube 88-A are provided.

Here, the coin payout motor 21 includes the control unit 1
The output signal SMO of the carrier switch 22 that is driven by the motor drive signal MO sent from 00 to detect the rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is sent to the control unit 100.

Further, the A to E solenoids 23-A, 24-
B-D, 23-E are solenoid drive signals ASOL, BSOL, CSOL, DSO sent from the control unit 100.
It is driven by L and ESOL respectively.

The detection output signal SRPSH of the pulse switch 25 is sent to the control unit 100.

FIG. 47 is a block diagram showing a control unit 100 for paying out coins from the coin tube 88-A or 88-E.
3 is a timing chart showing the state of control according to FIG.

That is, when paying out coins from the coin tube 88-A or 88-E, the control section 100 first turns on the solenoid drive signal ASOL (ESOL) and at the same time the coin payout solenoid on-delay timer (2). After T18 is started and this coin payout solenoid on-delay timer (2) T18 timer time t18 has elapsed, the motor drive signal MO is turned on.

Then, the carrier switch 22 is turned on and off by the rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 and then the carrier switch off delay timer T21 is started. After the timer time t21 of the carrier switch off delay timer T21 has elapsed, the motor drive signal is output. Turn off MO.

When the motor drive signal MO is turned off, the solenoid off delay timer (2) T20 and the intermittent timer (2) T23 are started, and after the timer time t20 of the solenoid off delay timer (2) T20 has elapsed, the solenoid drive signal When ASOL (ESOL) is turned off and coins are paid out from the coin tube 88-A or 88-E, the intermittent timer (2) T23 timer time t.
After 23 has elapsed, the solenoid drive signal ASOL is again set.
Turn (ESOL) on, and then in the same way for coin tube 8
The coin dispensing operation from 8-A or 88-E is performed.

FIG. 48 is a timing chart showing the manner of control by the control unit 100 when coins are paid out from the coin tubes 88-C to 88-D.

That is, when paying out coins from the coin tubes 88-C to D, the control section 100 first turns on the solenoid drive signal BSOL (CSOL, DSOL) and at the same time, the coin payout solenoid on-delay timer (1). After T17 is started and the coin payout solenoid on-delay timer (1) T17 timer time t17 has elapsed, the motor drive signal MO is turned on.

When the carrier switch 22 is turned on by the rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21, the solenoid off delay timer (1) T19 is started, and when the carrier switch 22 is turned off, the carrier switch off delay timer T21 is started. Then, after the timer time t19 of the solenoid off-delay timer (1) T19 has elapsed, the solenoid drive signal BSOL (CSOL, DSO
L) is turned off, and after the timer time t21 of the carrier switch off delay timer T21 has elapsed, the motor drive signal M
Turn off O.

When the motor drive signal MO is turned off, the intermittent timer (1) T22 is started, and when coins are paid out from the coin tubes 88-B to D, the timer time t22 of the intermittent timer (1) T22 has elapsed. After that, the solenoid drive signal BSOL (CSOL, DSOL) is turned on again, and the coin dispensing operation from the coin tubes 88-B to 88-D is similarly performed.

FIG. 49 shows signals transmitted and received between the control unit 100 and the gate control unit 30 of the coin processing device of this embodiment.

As described above, in the coin handling machine of this embodiment, the gate plate 31 can be opened and closed by the gate motor 31 as shown in FIG. Is configured.

The gate control unit 30 detects the gate motor 31 driven by the gate motor drive signal GMO from the control unit 100 and the carrier switch 3 which detects the rotation of the gate motor 31 and sends the signal SGMO to the control unit 100.
Equipped with 2.

FIG. 50 is a timing chart showing how the control unit 100 controls the gate control unit 30.

The gate plate 3 is controlled by the gate controller 30.
3 is controlled to open / close, the external return switch 74 is operated, and the gate motor drive signal GMO transmitted from the control unit 100 to the gate motor 31 is turned on based on the return signal SMPEXT generated by the operation of the external return switch 74. To do.

When the gate motor drive signal GMO is turned on, the gate motor 31 is rotated, and when the carrier switch 32 is turned on and then turned off by the rotation of the gate motor 31, the gate motor off delay timer T28 is started. And this gate motor off-delay timer T
When the timer time t28 of 28 has elapsed, the gate motor drive signal GMO is turned off.

Since the control unit 100 is constructed so as to recognize the operation of the return switch after the time t0 has passed since the external return switch 74 was operated and the influence of chattering has disappeared, the control unit 100 is recognized. After the time t0 has elapsed since the return switch was operated, the gate motor drive signal GMO is turned on.

By opening and closing the gate plate 33,
Since the signals CA and CB from the coin sorting unit 11 are turned on as shown in FIG. 50, the coin processing device is in the standby state during the period T0 shown in FIG. 50, and the signals CA, CB and The operation of the external return switch 74 is invalidated.

In the coin handling machine of this embodiment, the gate plate 31 is driven by driving the gate motor 31 when the coin payout section 20 pays out coins.
Is configured to be controlled to be opened and closed.

However, if the gate motor 31 is driven at the same time as the coin payout operation by the coin payout unit 20, the current of the power supply (not shown) exceeds the specified value. Therefore, in this embodiment, the gate motor 31 is driven from A to A. It is configured to be performed when the E solenoids 23-A, 24-B to D, 23-E are off.

FIG. 51 shows BD solenoids 24-B-D.
And A solenoid 23-A (or E solenoid 23
6E is a timing chart showing the drive control of the gate motor 31 in the case where coins of 2 denominations or 3 denominations are simultaneously dispensed by the simultaneous drive of (E).

In FIG. 51, BD solenoids 24-
When paying out coins of 2 denominations or 3 denominations at the same time by simultaneously driving B to D and A solenoids 23-A (or E solenoids 23-E), B to D solenoids 24-B
To solenoid drive signals BSOL, CSO for driving D
The gate motor drive signal GMO for driving the gate motor 31 is turned on with a delay of a predetermined time (for example, 50 ms) after L and DSOL are turned off. And
This gate motor drive signal GMO is used as a solenoid drive signal BSOL, CSOL, DSOL and A solenoid 2
AS for driving 3-A (or E solenoid 23-E)
The OL (or ESOL) is turned off a predetermined time (for example, 50 ms) before the next timing of turning on.

Then, solenoid drive signals BSOL, CSOL, DS for driving the B--D solenoids 24-B-D are provided.
When the OL is turned off again, the gate motor drive signal GMO for driving the gate motor 31 is turned on after a delay of a predetermined time (for example, 50 ms), and the gate motor drive signal GMO is turned on.
Is the timer time t of the gate motor off-delay timer T28 which starts when the carrier switch 32 is turned off.
It is turned off after 28 passes.

FIG. 52 shows BD solenoids 24-B-D.
And A solenoid 23-A (or E solenoid 23
From the state where coins of 2 denominations or 3 denominations are simultaneously dispensed by simultaneous driving of -E), the B to D solenoids 24-B
It shows a case of shifting to a coin payout state of one denomination by driving only D to D. In this case, a solenoid drive signal BSOL for driving B to D solenoids 24-B to D,
The gate motor drive signal GMO for driving the gate motor 31 is turned on with a delay of a predetermined time (for example, 50 ms) after CSOL and DSOL are turned off (0FF). The gate motor drive signal GMO is the solenoid drive signal BMO.
It is not turned off before the timing when SOL, CSOL, and DSOL are turned on next time, but turned off after the timer time t28 of the gate motor off-delay timer T28 that starts when the carrier switch 32 is turned off has elapsed.

FIG. 53 shows BD solenoids 24-B-D.
And A solenoid 23-A (or E solenoid 23
-When the coins of two or three denominations are simultaneously dispensed by the simultaneous drive of (E), and the coins of one denomination are dispensed by the drive of the A solenoid 23-A (or E solenoid 23-E). Also in this case, the gate motor 31 is driven with a delay of a predetermined time (for example, 50 ms) after the solenoid drive signals BSOL, CSOL, and DSOL for driving the B to D solenoids 24-B to D are turned off. The gate motor drive signal GMO is turned on, but this gate motor drive signal GMO is turned off before the timing when the ASOL (or ESOL) that drives the A solenoid 23-A (or E solenoid 23-E) is turned on next time. The timer time of the gate motor off-delay timer T28 which starts when the carrier switch 32 is turned off 28 is turned off after a lapse of.

Further, in the coin processing device of this embodiment, when the coin payout motor 21 is locked due to a jam of coins when the coin payout unit 20 pays out coins, the coin payout motor 21 is driven in reverse. , This lock state is automatically released.

FIG. 54 shows the B-D solenoids 24-B-D.
6 is a timing chart showing an automatic unlocking operation of the locked state when the coin dispensing motor 21 is locked while the coins are being dispensed by the driving of FIG.

When the motor drive signal MO (F) for driving the coin payout motor 21 in the normal direction is turned on, the coin payout motor lock detection timer T25 is started, and the timer time t25 of the coin payout motor lock detection timer T25 elapses. Even if the carrier switch 22 is not normally turned on or off, the motor drive signal MO (F) is turned off as lock detection, and the normal rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 is stopped.

When the motor drive signal MO (F) is turned off, after a delay of a fixed time (for example, 50 ms), the carrier switch 2 outputs from the output signal SMO.
2 is turned on. If the carrier switch 22 is turned on here, the motor drive signal MO (R) for driving the coin dispensing motor 21 in the reverse direction is turned on and the reverse rotation timer (1) T26 is started. Let Then, the motor drive signal MO (R) is turned off at the time point when the timer time t26 of the reverse rotation timer (1) T26 elapses or the carrier switch 22 is turned off, whichever is earlier,
The reverse rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 is stopped.

When the reverse rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 is stopped, a motor drive signal MO (F) for driving the coin dispensing motor 21 in the normal direction again with a delay of a fixed time (for example, 50 ms).
Turn on, and if the lock is not detected again here,
Similarly to the normal operation, the motor drive signal MO (F) is turned off by turning the carrier switch 22 on and off to stop the normal rotation of the coin payout motor 21. At the time when the normal rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is stopped. The payout coin is subtracted,
The operation proceeds to the next coin payout operation, and thereafter, it becomes the same as the normal payout operation.

When the coin payout motor 21 is driven in the normal direction again, the coin payout motor lock detection timer T25.
Carrier switch 22 even if the timer time t25 of
When the lock detection is performed again without turning on and off normally, it is determined that the coin is paying out, and the coin reversing drive of the coin paying motor 21 is not performed.

Further, the gate motor 31 can be operated at the time of lock detection and during the lock automatic release operation.

FIG. 55 is a timing chart showing the automatic unlocking operation of the locked state when the coin dispensing motor 21 is locked while the coins are dispensed by the drive of the A solenoid 23-A (or the E solenoid 23-E). It is a thing.

When the motor drive signal MO (F) for driving the coin payout motor 21 in the normal direction is turned on, the coin payout motor lock detection timer T25 is started, and the timer time t25 of the coin payout motor lock detection timer T25 elapses. Even if the carrier switch 22 is not normally turned on or off, the motor drive signal MO (F) is turned off as lock detection, and the normal rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 is stopped.

When the motor drive signal MO (F) is turned off, after a delay of a fixed time (for example, 50 ms), the carrier switch 2 outputs the carrier switch 2 based on the output signal SMO.
2 is turned on. If the carrier switch 22 is turned on here, the motor drive signal MO (R) for driving the coin dispensing motor 21 in the reverse direction is turned on and the reverse rotation timer (1) T26 is started. Let Then, the motor drive signal MO (R) is turned off at the time point when the timer time t26 of the reverse rotation timer (1) T26 elapses or the carrier switch 22 is turned off, whichever is earlier,
The reverse rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 is stopped.

When the reverse rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is stopped, a motor drive signal MO (F) for driving the coin payout motor 21 in the normal direction again with a delay of a fixed time (for example, 50 ms).
Turn on, and if the lock is not detected again here,
Similarly to the normal operation, the motor drive signal MO (F) is turned off by turning the carrier switch 22 on and off to stop the normal rotation of the coin payout motor 21. At the time when the normal rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is stopped. The payout coin is subtracted,
The operation proceeds to the next coin payout operation, and thereafter, it becomes the same as the normal payout operation.

When the coin payout motor 21 is driven in the normal direction again, the coin payout motor lock detection timer T25
Carrier switch 22 even if the timer time t25 of
When the lock detection is performed again without turning on and off normally, it is determined that the coin is paying out, and the coin reversing drive of the coin paying motor 21 is not performed.

Further, the gate motor 31 is operable during lock detection and during lock automatic release operation.

In this case, the A solenoid 23-A
The solenoid drive signal ASOL (or ESOL) for (or E solenoid 23-E) remains on.

FIG. 56 is a timing chart showing another automatic unlocking operation in the locked state when the coin payout motor 21 is locked while the coins are being paid out by driving the A solenoid 23-A.

When the motor drive signal MO (F) for driving the coin payout motor 21 in the normal direction is turned on, the coin payout motor lock detection timer T25 is started, and the timer time t25 of the coin payout motor lock detection timer T25 elapses. Even if the carrier switch 22 is not normally turned on or off, the motor drive signal MO (F) is turned off as lock detection, and the normal rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 is stopped.

When the motor drive signal MO (F) is turned off, after a delay of a fixed time (for example, 50 ms), the carrier switch 2 is output from the output signal SMO of the carrier switch 22.
2 is turned off. If the carrier switch 22 is turned off here, the motor drive signal MO (R) for driving the coin dispensing motor 21 in the reverse direction is turned on and the reverse rotation timer (2) T27 is started. Let Then, the motor drive signal MO (R) is turned off at the time point when the timer time t27 of the reverse rotation timer (2) T27 elapses or the carrier switch 22 is turned on, whichever is earlier,
The reverse rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 is stopped.

When the reverse rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is stopped, a motor drive signal MO (F) for driving the coin payout motor 21 in the normal direction again with a delay of a fixed time (for example, 50 ms).
Turn on, and if the lock is not detected again here,
Similarly to the normal operation, the motor drive signal MO (F) is turned off by turning the carrier switch 22 on and off to stop the normal rotation of the coin payout motor 21. At the time when the normal rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is stopped. The payout coin is subtracted,
The operation proceeds to the next coin payout operation, and thereafter, it becomes the same as the normal payout operation.

When the coin payout motor 21 is normally driven again, the coin payout motor lock detection timer T25.
Carrier switch 22 even if the timer time t25 of
When the lock detection is performed again without turning on and off normally, it is determined that the coin is paying out, and the coin reversing drive of the coin paying motor 21 is not performed.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 57, coins may be paid out in either the payout operation period T1 or the lock release operation period T2. The coin payout is detected by the pulse switch 25. It

Here, when the detection output signal SRPSH of the pulse switch 25 occurs only during the payout operation period T1,
When the coin A is subtracted by this signal SRPSH and the detection output signal SRPSH of the pulse switch 25 is generated only during the unlocking operation period T2, this signal SRPS is used.
The coin A is subtracted by H.

However, when the detection output signal SRPSH of the pulse switch 25 is generated in both the payout operation period T1 and the lock release operation period T2, the coin A is detected by the detection output signal SRPSH of the pulse switch 25 generated in the payout operation period T1. Is subtracted to invalidate the detection output signal SRPSH of the pulse switch 25 generated during the unlocking operation period T2.

Further, when the detection output signal SRPSH of the pulse switch 25 occurs twice or more only during the unlocking operation period T2, only the signal SRPSH of the first time is validated and the coin A is subtracted, and the signal of the second time and thereafter. Disable SRPSH.

Further, in the coin processing device of this embodiment, when the coin dispensing motor 21 is locked due to a jam of coins when the coin dispensing unit 20 dispenses the coins, the inventory switches 41-AE described later are operated. By doing so, the coin payout motor 21 is driven in the reverse direction, whereby the unlocked operation is performed.

FIG. 58 shows BD solenoids 24-B-D.
Is a timing chart showing the unlocking operation in the case where the coin dispensing motor 21 is locked while the carrier switch 22 is on while the coins are being dispensed by the drive of FIG.

Although the motor drive signal MO (F) for driving the coin dispensing motor 21 in the normal direction is turned on, the carrier switch 22 is normally turned on and off even after the timer time t25 of the coin dispensing motor lock detection timer T25 has elapsed. Otherwise, the motor drive signal MO (F) is turned off for lock detection,
The normal rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is stopped.

When any one of the inventory switches 41-A to E is operated and the inventory signals SKYA to E are input in the state where the forward rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is stopped, the output signal SMO of the carrier switch 22 is output. After confirming whether the carrier switch 22 is turned on, a motor drive signal MO for driving the coin dispensing motor 21 in the reverse direction
(R) is turned on and the reverse rotation timer (1) T26 is started. Then, this reverse rotation timer (1) T26
Whether the timer time t26 of the carrier switch 22
Is turned off, whichever is earlier, the motor drive signal MO (R) is turned off and the reverse rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 is stopped.

When the reverse rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is stopped, a motor drive signal MO (F) for driving the coin payout motor 21 in the forward direction again with a delay of a fixed time (for example, 50 ms).
Turn on, and if the lock is not detected again here,
After that, the operated inventory switches 41-A to 41-E
The normal inventory operation for paying out coins from the coin tubes 88-A to E corresponding to the above is performed.

When the coin payout motor 21 is again driven in the normal direction, the coin payout motor lock detection timer T25.
Carrier switch 22 even if the timer time t25 of
When the lock detection is performed again without turning on and off normally, it is determined that the coin is paying out, and the coin reversing drive of the coin paying motor 21 is not performed.

However, the lock releasing operation is repeated every time the inventory switches 41-A to 41-E are operated.

FIG. 59 is a diagram showing the unlocked state when the coin dispensing motor 21 is locked while the carrier switch 22 is on while the coin is dispensed by driving the A solenoid 23-A (or the E solenoid 23-E). The operation is shown in a timing chart.

Although the motor drive signal MO (F) for driving the coin dispensing motor 21 in the normal direction is turned on, the carrier switch 22 is normally turned on and off even after the timer time t25 of the coin dispensing motor lock detection timer T25 has elapsed. Otherwise, the motor drive signal MO (F) is turned off for lock detection,
The normal rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is stopped.

When any one of the inventory switches 41-A to E is operated and the inventory signals SKYA to E are input in the state in which the normal rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 is stopped, the output signal SMO of the carrier switch 22 is output. After confirming whether the carrier switch 22 is turned on, the solenoid drive signal ASOL (ESOL) for driving the A solenoid 23-A (or the E solenoid 23-E) is turned on and the coin payout solenoid on-delay timer (2) is turned on. After T18 is started and the timer time t18 of the coin payout solenoid on-delay timer (2) T18 has elapsed, the motor drive signal MO (R) for driving the coin payout motor 21 in the reverse direction is turned on.

When the motor drive signal MO (R) is turned on, the reverse rotation timer (1) T26 is started, and either the timer time t26 of the reverse rotation timer (1) T26 elapses or the carrier switch 22 is turned off. When the earlier one is detected, the motor drive signal MO (R) is turned off, and the reverse rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 is stopped.

When the reverse rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is stopped, a motor drive signal MO (F) for driving the coin payout motor 21 in the forward direction again with a certain time delay (for example, 50 ms).
Is turned on and the carrier switch 22 is turned on and off, the carrier switch off delay timer T21 is started, and the carrier switch off delay timer T is started.
After the timer time t21 of 21, the motor drive signal M
Turn off O (F).

Further, by turning off the motor drive signal MO (F), the solenoid off delay timer (2) T20 is started, and when the timer time of the solenoid off delay timer (2) T20 has elapsed, the solenoid drive signal ASOL (ESOL). Is turned off, and this lock release operation is completed.

Thereafter, the coin tubes 88-corresponding to the operated inventory switches 41-A-E.
Perform normal inventory operation to pay out coins from A to E. It should be noted that, when the coin payout motor 21 is normally driven again, if the carrier switch 22 is not normally turned on and off but the lock is detected again even after the time t25 of the coin payout motor lock detection timer T25 has elapsed Indicates that the coin payout motor 21 is not re-reversely driven as a payout abnormality.

However, the unlocking operation is repeated every time the inventory switches 41-A to 41-E are operated.

FIG. 60 shows the unlocked state when the coin dispensing motor 21 is locked while the carrier switch 22 is off while the coin is dispensed by driving the A solenoid 23-A (or the E solenoid 23-E). The operation is shown in a timing chart.

Although the motor drive signal MO (F) for driving the coin payout motor 21 in the normal direction is turned on, the carrier switch 22 is normally turned on and off even after the timer time t25 of the coin payout motor lock detection timer T25 has elapsed. Otherwise, the motor drive signal MO (F) is turned off for lock detection,
The normal rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is stopped.

When any one of the inventory switches 41-A to E is operated and the inventory signals SKYA to E are input in the state where the normal rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 is stopped, the output signal SMO of the carrier switch 22 is output. After confirming that the carrier switch 22 is off, all the solenoids of the denomination to be paid out are turned on and the coin payout solenoid on-delay timer (2) T18
And the coin payout solenoid on-delay timer (2) T18 timer time t18 has elapsed,
Motor drive signal MO for driving coin payout motor 21 in reverse
Turn on (R).

When the motor drive signal MO (R) is turned on, the reverse rotation timer (1) T26 is started, and either the timer time t26 of the reverse rotation timer (1) T26 elapses or the carrier switch 22 is turned off. When the earlier one is detected, the motor drive signal MO (R) is turned off, and the reverse rotation of the coin dispensing motor 21 is stopped.

When the reverse rotation of the coin payout motor 21 is stopped, a motor drive signal MO (F) for driving the coin payout motor 21 in the forward direction again with a delay of a fixed time (for example, 50 ms).
Is turned on and the carrier switch 22 is turned on and off, the carrier switch off delay timer T21 is started, and the carrier switch off delay timer T is started.
After the timer time t21 of 21, the motor drive signal M
Turn off O (F).

Further, by turning off the motor drive signal MO (F), the solenoid off delay timer (2) T20 is started, and when the timer time of the solenoid off delay timer (2) T20 has elapsed, the solenoid drive signal ASOL (ESOL). Is turned off, and this lock release operation is completed.

Thereafter, the coin tubes 88-corresponding to the operated inventory switches 41-A-E.
Perform normal inventory operation to pay out coins from A to E. It should be noted that, when the coin payout motor 21 is normally driven again, if the carrier switch 22 is not normally turned on and off but the lock is detected again even after the time t25 of the coin payout motor lock detection timer T25 has elapsed Indicates that the coin payout motor 21 is not re-reversely driven as a payout abnormality.

However, the unlocking operation is repeated every time the inventory switches 41-A to 41-E are operated.

FIG. 61 shows signals transmitted and received between the control unit 100 and the inventory switch panel 40 of the coin processing device of this embodiment.

The inventory switch panel 40 is shown in FIG.
As shown in 4, A tube inventory switch 41
-A, B tube inventory switch 41-B, C tube inventory switch 41-C, D tube inventory switch 41-D, E tube inventory switch 41-E, auxiliary machine inventory switch 42, automatic change adjustment switch 43, coin sorter Monitor lamp 4
4 has a coin mech monitor lamp 45.

Here, the A tube inventory switch 41-A is operated when the A tube inventory operation for paying out the coins in the coin tube 88-A is performed, and the A tube inventory switch 41-A is operated. The A tube inventory signal SKYA is output to the control unit 100. The control unit 100 controls the coin payout unit 20 by inputting the A tube inventory signal SKYA to pay out coins in the coin tube 88-A.
Perform a tube inventory operation.

In addition, B tube inventory switch 4
1-B is operated when a B-tube inventory operation for paying out coins in the coin tube 88-B is performed. By operating this B-tube inventory switch 41-B, the B-tube inventory signal SKYB is sent to the control unit 100. Output. The control unit 100 controls the coin payout unit 20 by the input of the B tube inventory signal SKYB to perform the B tube inventory operation for paying out the coins in the coin tube 88-B.

[0254] Also, the C tube inventory switch 4
1-C is operated when performing a C-tube inventory operation for paying out coins in the coin tube 88-C, and the C-tube inventory signal SKYC is sent to the control unit 100 by operating the C-tube inventory switch 41-C. Output. The control unit 100 controls the coin payout unit 20 by the input of the C tube inventory signal SKYC to perform the C tube inventory operation for paying out the coins in the coin tube 88-C.

Also, the D tube inventory switch 4
1-D is operated when a D-tube inventory operation for paying out coins in the coin tube 88-D is performed. By operating the D-tube inventory switch 41-D, the D-tube inventory signal SKYD is sent to the control unit 100. Output. The control unit 100 controls the coin payout unit 20 by the input of the D tube inventory signal SKYD to perform the D tube inventory operation for paying out the coins in the coin tube 88-D.

Also, the E tube inventory switch 4
1-E is operated when an E-tube inventory operation for paying out coins in the coin tube 88-E is performed. By operating the E-tube inventory switch 41-E, the E-tube inventory signal SKYE is sent to the control unit 100. Output. The control unit 100 controls the coin payout unit 20 by the input of the E tube inventory signal SKYE to perform the E tube inventory operation for paying out the coins in the coin tube 88-E.

The auxiliary equipment inventory switch 42
Is operated when performing an auxiliary machine inventory operation for paying out coins in the change auxiliary machine 76, and outputs the auxiliary machine inventory signal SZD to the control unit 100 by operating the auxiliary machine inventory switch 42. The control unit 100 controls the change assist machine 76 by the input of the auxiliary machine inventory signal SZD to perform an auxiliary machine inventory operation for paying out coins in the change assist machine 76.

The automatic change adjustment switch 43 is operated when the automatic change adjustment mode is set. By operating the automatic change adjustment switch 43, the automatic change adjustment signal SJIDO is output to the control unit 100, and the control unit 1 is operated.
00 controls the coin dispenser 20 by inputting the automatic change adjustment signal SJIDO to automatically issue coins required for automatic change adjustment.

The coin sorter monitor lamp 44 is a monitor lamp for displaying the state of the coin sorter 11, and blinks when the coin sorter 11 is abnormal and lights up when it is normal. The blinking and lighting of this coin sorting unit monitor lamp 44 is performed by the control unit 1.
It is controlled by the coin sorting unit monitor signal ACCMNT from 00.

Further, the coin mech monitor lamp 45 is
A monitor lamp that displays the state of the coin mech unit (the portion including the coin sorting and distributing unit 10, the coin accumulating unit 50, and the coin payout unit 20 shown in FIG. 2) that blinks when the coin mech unit is abnormal and lights up when normal. To do. Blinking and lighting of the coin mech monitor lamp 45 is controlled by a coin mech monitor signal CMMNT from the control unit 100.

FIG. 62 shows signals sent from the coin storage unit 50 of the coin processing device of this embodiment to the control unit 100.

The coin accumulating section 50 has A tube overflow switch 51, B tube overflow switch 53-B, and C tube overflow switch 53-.
It has a C / D tube overflow switch 53-D, a B tube empty switch 52-B, a C tube empty switch 52-C, a D tube empty switch 52-D, and an E tube empty switch 52-E.

Here, the A tube overflow switch 51 is arranged at a predetermined position of the coin tube 88-A as shown in FIG. 2, and the coin in the coin tube 88-A is arranged at the position where the A tube overflow switch 51 is arranged. When it reaches a predetermined number corresponding to, the A tube overflow signal SOVKA is output.

Although FIG. 2 shows 51-A and 51-B as the A tube overflow switch 51, in actual operation, either of the A tube overflow switches 51-A and 51-B is shown. Is used.

B tube overflow switch 53-
The B and C tube overflow switches 53-C and D tube overflow switches 53-D are, as shown in FIG. 17, coin tubes 88-B, 88-C and 88-.
It is arranged on the upper part of D, and the coin tube 88-B,
It operates when the coins in 88-C and 88-D are fully distributed, and outputs a B tube overflow signal SOVKB, a C tube overflow signal SOVKC, and a D tube overflow signal SOVKD.

Also, the B tube empty switch 52
-B, C tube empty switch 52-C, D tube empty switch 52-D, E tube empty switch 52-E, as shown in FIG. 2, coin tubes 88-B, 88-C, 88-D, 88. The coin tubes 88-B, 88 are provided at predetermined positions of -E, respectively.
The coins in -C, 88-D, and 88-E are B tube empty switch 52-B, C tube empty switch 52-C, and D tube empty switch 5, respectively.
2-D, E tube empty switch 52-E, when the number of sheets is equal to or less than the predetermined number, the B tube empty signal SBEP, the C tube empty signal SCE
It outputs P and D tube empty signals SDEP and E tube empty signals SEEP.

Here, the A tube overflow signal S
The OVKA is directly input to the control unit 100, but the B tube empty signal SBEP, the C tube empty signal SCEP, the D tube empty signal SDEP, the E tube empty signal SEEP, the B tube overflow signal SOVKB, and the C tube overflow signal SO.
The VKC and D tube overflow signal SOVKD is input to the control unit 100 via a matrix input unit 78 described later.

FIG. 63 shows signals transmitted and received between the change assist machine 76 and the control unit 100 of the coin processing device of this embodiment.

Although not shown in detail, the change assisting device 76 pays out coins from three coin tubes for paying out change, A tube, B tube, and C tube, and coin tubes for paying out each change. It is equipped with a motor, a B tube payout motor, and a C tube payout motor, and further has an A tube payout motor carrier switch and a B tube payout that detect the respective operations of the A tube payout motor, the B tube payout motor, and the C tube payout motor. A motor carrier switch, a C-tube payout motor carrier switch, and a sub-pulse switch for detecting coins paid out from the change assist machine 76 are provided.

The change assisting device 76 controls the control unit 100 to drive the A tube payout motor, the B tube payout motor, and the C tube payout motor, respectively. The A tube payout motor drive signal MOA and the B tube payout motor drive signal MOB. , C tube payout motor drive signal MOC is input, detection output signal SRPSB of the sub-pulse switch,
Output signals SMOA and SMO of the A tube payout motor carrier switch, the B tube payout motor carrier switch, and the C tube payout motor carrier switch, respectively.
B and SMOC are output.

Here, the detection output signal SRPSB of the sub-pulse switch is directly input to the control unit 100, but the output signals SMOA of the A tube payout motor carrier switch, the B tube payout motor carrier switch, and the C tube payout motor carrier switch, respectively. , SMOB, SM
The OC is controlled by the control unit 1 via a matrix input unit 78 described later.
00 is input.

FIG. 64 shows signals sent from the system control switch 60 of the coin processing device of this embodiment to the control section 100.

The system control switch 60 is for inputting various setting data that defines the operation of this coin processing device. Specifically, the E tube denomination setting signal for setting the accumulation denomination of the coin tube 88-E. SEO, C tube denomination setting signal SCO, SC1 for setting the accumulation denomination of the C tube of the change aid 76, B tube denomination setting signal S for setting the accumulation denomination of the B tube of the change aid 76
BO, SB1, A tube denomination setting signals SAO, SA1 for setting the accumulation denomination of the A tube of the change assist device 76, a coin A sorting precision switching signal SUPA for switching the sorting precision of the coin A in the coin discriminating unit 11, Coin identification unit 11
, A coin B sorting precision switching signal SUPB for switching the sorting precision of the coin B, a coin C sorting precision switching signal SUPC for switching the sorting precision of the coin C in the coin identifying unit 11, and a sorting precision of the coin D in the coin identifying unit 11. A coin D sorting precision switching signal SUPD for switching the.

Here, the E tube denomination setting signal SEO
Is configured so that coins B and D can be set. As shown in FIG. 65, when SEO = P, coins B and SEO =
Set coin B with N.

[0275] Also, the A tube denomination setting signals SAO, S
A1 and B tube denomination setting signals SBO and SB1 and C tube denomination setting signals SCO and SC1 are coin B and
A coin C and a coin D are configured to be set, and A
Regarding the tube denomination setting signals SAO and SA1,
As shown in FIG. 66, when SAO = P and SA1 = P, the coin B, SAO = N and SA1 = P, the coin C and SAO = P and S, respectively.
The coin D is set when A1 = N. Also, SAO = N, S
When A1 = N, it means that the A tube is not connected. In addition, B tube denomination setting signals SBO, SB1, C
The same applies to the tube denomination setting signals SCO and SC1.

Also, the coin A sorting accuracy switching signal SUPA
Indicates that SUPA = N sets the sorting accuracy of coin A to normal, and SUPA = P indicates that the sorting accuracy of coin A increases.

Similarly, the coin B sorting accuracy switching signal SUPB
Indicates that when SUPB = N, the sorting accuracy of coin B is set to normal, and when SUPB = P, the sorting accuracy of coin B is increased, and coin C sorting accuracy switching signal SU
PC indicates that SUPC = N sets the sorting accuracy of the coin C to normal, SUPC = P indicates that the sorting accuracy of the coin C increases, and the coin D sorting accuracy switching signal SUPD indicates SUPD = N indicates that the sorting accuracy of the coin D is set to normal, and SUPD = P indicates that the sorting accuracy of the coin D is improved.

The E tube denomination setting signal SEO, C tube denomination setting signals SCO, SC1, B tube denomination setting signals SBO, SB1, A tube denomination setting signals SAO, S output from the system control switch 60.
A1, coin A sorting accuracy switching signal SUPA, coin B sorting accuracy switching signal SUPB, coin C sorting accuracy switching signal SUP
The C and coin D sorting precision switching signals SUPD are input to the control unit 100 via a matrix input unit 78 described later.

FIG. 67 shows input / output signals of the matrix input section 78. The matrix input unit 78 inputs 22 signals, and the 22 signals are input to the control unit 10.
6 in synchronization with four timing signals T0 to T3 from 0
The matrix signals SIN0 to SIN5 of the book are time-division multiplexed and output to the control unit 100.

Specifically, the matrix input section 78 has the B tube empty signal SBE from the coin storage section 50.
P, C tube empty signal SCEP, D tube empty signal SDEP, E tube empty signal SE
Outputs of EP, B tube overflow signal SOVKB, C tube overflow signal SOVKC, D tube overflow signal SOVKD, and A tube payout motor carrier switch, B tube payout motor carrier switch, and C tube payout motor carrier switch from change assist device 76. Signals SMOA, SMO
B, SMOC and system control switch 60
E tube denomination setting signal SEO, C tube denomination setting signal SCO, SC1, B tube denomination setting signal SB
O, SB1, A tube denomination setting signals SAO, SA1,
The coin A sorting precision switching signal SUPA, the coin B sorting precision switching signal SUPB, the coin C sorting precision switching signal SUPC, the coin D sorting precision switching signal SUPD, and the output signal SCR of the cash jam switch 77 are input, and these signals are shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the six matrix signals SIN0 are synchronized with the four timing signals T0 to T3 from the control unit 100.
~ SIN5 is time-division multiplexed and output to the control unit 100.

That is, the matrix input section 78 receives the timing signals T0 from the control section 100 at the timing when the matrix signals SIN0, SIN3, SIN4,
The E tube denomination setting signal SEO, the coin A sorting precision switching signal SUPA, and the B tube overflow signal SOVKB are assigned to SIN5 and output, and the matrix signals SIN0 to SIN5 are output at the timing when the timing signal T1 is input from the control unit 100. , C tube denomination setting signal S
CO, SC1, C tube payout motor Carrier switch output signal SMOC, coin B sorting accuracy switching signal SUP
The B and C tube empty signals SCEP and the C tube overflow signal SOVKC are assigned and output, and at the timing when the timing signal T2 is input from the control unit 100, the matrix signals SIN0 to SIN5 are added to the B tube denomination setting signals SBO and SB1, B tube payout motor carrier switch output signal SMOB, coin C sorting accuracy switching signal SUPC, D tube empty signal SDEP,
The D-tube overflow signal SOVKD is assigned and output, and at the timing when the timing signal T3 is input from the control unit 100, the matrix signals SIN0 to SIN5.
The A tube denomination setting signals SAO, SA1, the output signal SMOA of the A tube payout motor carrier switch, the coin D sorting precision switching signal SUPD, the D tube empty signal SDEP, and the output signal SCRD of the cash clogging switch 77 are assigned and output. .

According to this structure, the limited input / output pins of the control unit 100 can be effectively used.

In this embodiment, the gate motor 31, the coin dispensing motor 21, the A solenoid 23-A,
B-D solenoid 24-B-D, E solenoid 23-
E, the true / false coin solenoid 123, the first to third distribution solenoids 124-1 to 123-1 and the like are configured to be driven by +24 V supplied from a power source (not shown), but in this embodiment, When driving the motors and solenoids, first, + 24V from the power source is activated (ON), and then the drive signals of the motors and solenoids are activated (0N). When the driving of each motor and solenoid is completed, first, the drive signal of each motor and solenoid is set to 0FF, and then + 24V from the power source is set to 0FF.

That is, + 24V from the power source is always set to 0N when the drive of each motor and solenoid is started, and + 24V from the power source is always set to 0FF after the drive of each motor and solenoid is completed. Perform processing to

By adding such processing, in standby, each motor and solenoid is operated by +
Since 24V is controlled to 0FF, malfunction of each motor and solenoid due to radio interference, mischief, short circuit, etc. can be reliably prevented.

Further, generally, in this type of coin processing device, when the number of inserted coins reaches a preset number, the further insertion of coins is prohibited. In particular, in this embodiment, when the insertion limit number of coins of a certain denomination reaches a preset predetermined number, it is prohibited to insert only coins of the denomination that have reached the preset predetermined number. Is configured.

[0287] That is, according to such a structure, when the number of coins of a certain denomination has reached the preset insertion number limit corresponding to this denomination, the further insertion of coins of this denomination is performed. Is prohibited, but if the number of coins of other denominations has not reached the preset limit for coins of other denominations, the insertion of coins of other denominations will be accepted. . This makes it possible to maximize the opportunity for sale.

[0288]

As described above, according to the present invention, the first denomination and the second denomination distributed as the true coin by the second distribution lever driven by the second distribution solenoid. The coins of the denomination are distributed to the first coin passage, the coins of the third denomination and the fourth denomination are distributed to the second coin passage, and further, the first distribution solenoid The third distribution lever provided in the coin passage and the fourth distribution lever provided in the second coin passage are commonly driven to distribute the coins of the first to fourth denominations. Since it is configured as described above, coins of a plurality of denominations can be distributed with the number of solenoids smaller than the number of distribution levers.

[0289]

[0290]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a control system of a coin processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual front view conceptually showing the overall structure of the coin processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing a specific example of the coin identifying unit shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway front view showing a positional relationship between the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution lever and the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution solenoid driving the same shown in FIG.

5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual front view showing, on an enlarged scale, an arrangement portion of a first distribution lever, a second distribution lever, a third distribution lever, and a fourth distribution lever shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual cross-sectional view illustrating a coin allocating operation of the first allocating lever shown in FIG.

8 is a conceptual cross-sectional view illustrating a coin allocating operation of the first allocating lever shown in FIG.

9 is a conceptual cross-sectional view for explaining coin distribution operation of the third distribution lever shown in FIG.

10 is a conceptual cross-sectional view illustrating a coin sorting operation of the fourth sorting lever shown in FIG.

FIG. 11 is a conceptual cross-sectional view for explaining a coin allocating operation of the third allocating lever shown in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a conceptual cross-sectional view for explaining a coin allocating operation of the fourth allocating lever shown in FIG.

FIG. 13 is a signal GSOL for controlling the true / false coin distribution solenoid and a signal for controlling the first / third distribution solenoids in the distribution mode by the true / false coin distribution lever and the first to fourth distribution levers. The figure represented in the table based on the relationship with SOL1-3.

FIG. 14 is a conceptual perspective view showing details of a false coin passage and an inventory switch panel formed along the front panel of the coin storage unit shown in FIG. 2.

FIG. 15 is a partially cutaway conceptual front view showing a falling path of coins distributed as false coins by the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution lever shown in FIG. 2;

16 is a conceptual front view showing a falling path of coins distributed as safe-introducing coins by the first coin distribution lever shown in FIG.

FIG. 17 is a partially enlarged conceptual perspective view of an arrangement portion of the overflow switch shown in FIG.

FIG. 18 is a conceptual cross-sectional view explaining the operation of the overflow switch shown in FIG.

19 is a conceptual front view of the coin payout unit shown in FIG.

20 is a conceptual cross-sectional view for explaining the operation of the clutch driven by the A solenoid shown in FIG.

21 is a conceptual cross-sectional view illustrating the operation of the clutch driven by the A solenoid shown in FIG.

22 is a conceptual cross-sectional view of the coin payout unit shown in FIG.

23 is a conceptual cross-sectional view illustrating the operation of the change lever shown in FIG.

24 is a conceptual cross-sectional view explaining the operation of the change lever shown in FIG.

25 is a conceptual cross-sectional view illustrating a payout operation when paying out coins in the coin tube 88-A shown in FIG.

26 is a conceptual cross-sectional view illustrating a payout operation when paying out coins in the coin tube 88-B shown in FIG.

27 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing a state of a coin tube 88-C in which coins are not paid out when coins are paid out in the coin tube 88-B shown in FIG.

FIG. 28 is a partially cutaway conceptual front view for explaining a gate opening / closing mechanism that controls opening / closing of a gate plate by a gate motor.

FIG. 29 is a conceptual cross-sectional view of the gate opening / closing mechanism shown in FIG.

FIG. 30 is a conceptual cross-sectional view with an upper surface partially cut out for explaining the operation of the gate opening / closing mechanism shown in FIG. 28.

FIG. 31 is a conceptual front view showing a falling path of coins stuck in a coin discriminating unit and a subsequent coin by the operation of the gate opening / closing mechanism shown in FIG. 28.

32 is a block diagram illustrating signals used for communication of various data between the control unit and the main control unit illustrated in FIG. 1.

33 is a block diagram illustrating signals transmitted and received between the control unit and EEROM shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 34 is a block diagram illustrating a signal transmitted / received between the control unit and the coin sorting / sorting unit shown in FIG. 1.

35 is a block diagram illustrating signals transmitted and received between the control unit shown in FIG. 1 and the coin distributing unit shown in FIG. 34.

36 is a signal GS transmitted from the control unit shown in FIG.
The timing chart which shows the generation timing of OL and SOL1-SOL3 about the case where the input coin is the coin B.

37 is a signal GS transmitted from the control unit shown in FIG.
The timing chart which shows the generation timing of OL and SOL1-SOL3 about the case where the input coin is the coin C.

38 is a signal GS transmitted from the control unit shown in FIG.
The timing chart which shows the generation timing of OL and SOL1-SOL3 about the case where the input coin is the coin D.

39 is a signal GS transmitted from the control unit shown in FIG.
The timing chart which shows the generation timing of OL and SOL1-SOL3 about the case where the input coin is the coin A.

40 is a signal GS sent from the control unit shown in FIG.
The timing chart which shows the generation timing of OL and SOL1-SOL3 about the case where an input coin is a safe introduction coin.

FIG. 41 is a timing chart for explaining the operations of the genuine / counterfeit coin distribution solenoid-on timer and the count-up possible period timer provided to cope with the case where the pass sensor does not operate normally due to the coins introduced into the safe.

FIG. 42 is a first diagram provided to cope with a case where a cash sensor does not operate normally due to a coin introduced into a safe.
6 is a timing chart for explaining the operation of the distribution solenoid-on timer of FIG.

43 is a set of a coin A acceptance prohibition flag FA, a coin B acceptance prohibition flag FB, a coin C acceptance prohibition flag FC, a coin D acceptance prohibition flag FD, and a coin introduction coin acceptance prohibition flag FCA provided corresponding to each coin. The figure which showed the timing and the timing of clear in the table.

FIG. 44 is a counterfeit coin, a true coin, coins A to D, and a coin-introduced coin in the safe, which are generated by turning on / off the true / false coin distribution solenoid, the first distribution solenoid, the second distribution solenoid, and the third distribution solenoid. Distribution mode and coin A acceptance prohibition flag FA, coin B acceptance prohibition flag FB, coin C acceptance prohibition flag FC, coin D
Acceptance prohibition flag FD, safe introduction coins acceptance prohibition flag FC
The figure which showed the timing of clearing of A.

FIG. 45 is a table showing a relationship between denominations of inserted coins and operations of first to third distribution solenoids and timers T6 to T13.

46 is a block diagram illustrating signals transmitted and received between the control unit and the coin payout unit shown in FIG. 1.

47 is a timing chart showing how control is performed by the control unit when coins are paid out from the coin tube 88-A or 88-E shown in FIG.

48 is a timing chart showing how control is performed by the control unit when coins are paid out from the coin tubes 88-B to D shown in FIG. 1.

49 is a block diagram explaining signals transmitted and received between the control unit and the gate control unit shown in FIG. 1.

50 is a timing chart showing how the control unit shown in FIG. 1 controls the gate control unit.

FIG. 51 shows drive control of the gate motor by the control unit in the case where coins of two denominations or three denominations are simultaneously dispensed by simultaneously driving the B to D solenoids and the A solenoids (or E solenoids) shown in FIG. 2. Timing chart.

52 is a state in which coins of 2 denominations or 3 denominations are simultaneously dispensed by simultaneously driving the B to D solenoids and the A solenoids (or E solenoids) shown in FIG.
8 is a timing chart showing the drive control of the gate motor by the control unit in the case of shifting to a coin payout state of one denomination by driving only the D solenoid.

53 is a state in which coins of two denominations or three denominations are simultaneously dispensed by simultaneously driving the B to D solenoids and the A solenoids (or E solenoids 23-E) shown in FIG. 2 from the A solenoid (or E solenoid). ) Is a timing chart showing the drive control of the gate motor by the control unit in the case of shifting to the coin payout state of one denomination by the driving of FIG.

54 is a timing chart showing an automatic unlocking operation of the locked state by the control unit when the coin payout motor is locked while the coins are being paid out by driving the B to D solenoids shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 55 is a timing chart showing an automatic unlocking operation of the locked state by the control unit when the coin dispensing motor is locked while the coin is dispensed by driving the A solenoid (or E solenoid) shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 56 is a timing chart showing another automatic unlocking operation of the locked state when the coin dispensing motor is locked while the coin is dispensed by driving the A solenoid shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 57 is a timing chart for explaining a pay-out coin detecting operation of another automatic unlocking operation when the coin pay-out motor is locked while the coin is paying out by driving the A solenoid shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 58 is a timing chart showing the unlocking operation in the case where the coin dispensing motor is locked while the carrier switch is on and coins are dispensed by driving the B to D solenoids shown in FIG. 2.

59 is a timing chart showing the unlocking operation in the case where the coin dispensing motor is locked while the carrier switch is on while coins are dispensed by driving the A solenoid (or E solenoid) shown in FIG. 2.

FIG. 60 is a timing chart showing the unlocking operation when the coin dispensing motor is locked while the carrier switch is off while the coin is dispensed by driving the A solenoid (or E solenoid) shown in FIG. 2;

61 is a block diagram illustrating signals transmitted and received between the control unit and the inventory switch panel shown in FIG. 1.

62 is a block diagram illustrating a signal sent from the coin storage unit shown in FIG. 1 to a control unit. FIG.

FIG. 63 is a block diagram illustrating signals transmitted and received between the control unit and the change change assisting device shown in FIG. 1.

64 is a block diagram illustrating a signal transmitted from the system control switch shown in FIG. 1 to a control unit.

65 is an E-tube denomination setting signal SE shown in FIG. 64.
The figure which showed the relationship between O and the set denomination by the table.

66] A tube denomination setting signal SA shown in FIG. 64
O, SA1, B tube denomination setting signals SBO, SB1,
The figure which showed the relationship between C tube denomination setting signals SCO and SC1 and setting denomination by the table.

67 is a diagram showing a relationship between input / output signals of the matrix input section shown in FIG. 1.

68 is a table showing the time division multiplexing operation by the matrix input section shown in FIG. 67.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Coin sorting and distribution unit 20 coin dispenser 30 Gate control unit 40 inventory switch panel 50 coin storage 60 system control switch 71 Main control unit 72 EEROM (storage means) 73 Temperature detector 74 External return switch 75 cassette switch 76 Change Assistance Machine 77 cache jam switch 78 Matrix input section 100 control unit

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── --- Continuation of the front page (56) Reference JP-A-6-68334 (JP, A) JP-A-5-114066 (JP, A) JP-A-4-172592 (JP, A) JP-A-6- 98382 (JP, A) JP-A-4-342010 (JP, A) JP-A-58-46496 (JP, A) JP-A-54-20797 (JP, A) Actual development Sho-59-104372 (JP, U) 62-28281 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) G07D 1 / 00,5 / 00,9 / 00

Claims (11)

(57) [Claims] 1. A coin discriminating means for discriminating the authenticity and denomination of inserted coins, and for accumulating a part of the coin discriminated as a genuine coin by the coin discriminating means in the coin accumulating means by denomination. And a coin allocating means for allocating a part of the coins identified as true coins by the coin identifying means to the safe passage and further allocating the coins identified as false coins for the coin identifying means to the return passage. A coin processing device comprising: a coin payout means for paying out required coins using the coins stored in the coin storage means, wherein the coin sorting means is a true / false coin sorting solenoid; When the coin sorting solenoid is turned off, the coins identified by the coin identifying means as false coins are distributed to the return passage,
A true / false coin distribution lever that distributes coins identified as true coins by the coin identifying means to the true coin passage by turning on, and turns on by passage of coins distributed to the true coin passage,
A first detection unit that is turned off, a first distribution solenoid, and a first distribution unit that is provided on the downstream side of the first detection unit, and is detected by the first detection unit when the first distribution solenoid is turned off. A first sorting lever that sorts coins to the coin accumulating means side and sorts the coins detected by the first detecting means to the safe passage by turning on, and turns on by passing the coins that are sorted to the safe passage.
A second detecting means to be turned off, a second sorting solenoid, and a second sorting solenoid are provided on the downstream side of the first sorting lever, and are sorted to the coin accumulating means side by turning off the second sorting solenoid. The coins of the first denomination and the second denomination are distributed to the first coin passages corresponding to the first denomination and the second denomination, and the third and fourth denominations are turned on by turning on. A second distribution lever that distributes coins to a second coin passage, a third distribution solenoid, and a second distribution solenoid that is provided in the first coin passage and is turned off by the third distribution solenoid. A third sort lever that sorts coins of a different kind and sorts the coins of the first denomination when turned on, and a fourth sort lever that is provided in the second coin passage and that turns off the third sort solenoid. Allocate coins of denomination, and by turning on coins of the third denomination Coin processing apparatus characterized by comprising a fourth sorting lever separating. 2. The true / false coin distribution solenoid is turned on when the coin discriminating unit determines that the input coin is a true coin, and after the input coin turns on the output of the first detecting unit. It turns off, The claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned.
The described coin processing device. 3. The first distribution solenoid is turned on after a certain time delay after the genuine / false coin distribution solenoid is turned on, and is turned off after the second detection means is turned on. The coin processing device according to claim 1. 4. The second distribution solenoid is turned on after a certain time delay after the genuine / false coin distribution solenoid is turned on, and the first detection means is turned on and off before the first distribution solenoid is turned on. The coin processing device according to claim 1, wherein the coin processing device is turned off after a lapse of time. 5. The third distribution solenoid, when the input coin is a coin of a first denomination, is turned on with a certain delay after the genuine or false coin distribution solenoid is turned on, The coin processing device according to claim 1, wherein the first detection means is turned on and off and then turned off after a second time has elapsed. 6. The third sorting solenoid, wherein the input coin is a coin of a third denomination, the second coin when the coin is a coin of a third denomination.
2. The coin according to claim 1, wherein the sorting solenoid is turned on after a certain time delay after turning on, and turned off after a second time has passed after turning on and off the first detecting means. Processing equipment. 7. The coin allocating means prohibits acceptance of coins of all denominations except the same denomination as the input coin when the coin identifying means determines that the input coin is a true coin. When the input coin is a coin of the first denomination, the prohibition of acceptance of coins distributed to the safe passage is released when the first distribution solenoid is turned off, and the second distribution is performed. When the solenoid is turned off, the prohibition of coins of the third denomination is released, and when the third distribution solenoid is turned off, the prohibition of receipt of coins of the second and fourth denominations is released. The coin processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that. 8. The coin allocating means prohibits acceptance of coins of all denominations other than the same denomination as the input coin when the coin identifying means determines that the input coin is a true coin. When the input coin is a coin of the second denomination, the prohibition of acceptance of coins distributed to the safe passage is released when the first distribution solenoid is turned off, and the second distribution is performed. When the solenoid is turned off, the prohibition of coins of the fourth denomination is released, and when the third distribution solenoid is turned off, the prohibition of the coins of the first and third denominations is released. The coin processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that. 9. The coin allocating means prohibits acceptance of coins of all denominations other than the same denomination as the input coin when the coin discriminating means determines that the input coin is a true coin. When the input coin is a coin of the third denomination, the prohibition of acceptance of coins distributed to the safe passage is released when the first distribution solenoid is turned off, and the second distribution is performed. When the solenoid is turned off, the prohibition of coins of the first denomination is released, and when the third sorting solenoid is turned off, the prohibition of coins of the second and third denominations is released. The coin processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that. 10. The coin allocating means prohibits acceptance of coins of all denominations other than the same denomination as the input coin when the coin identifying means determines that the input coin is a true coin. When the input coin is a coin of the fourth denomination, the prohibition of acceptance of coins distributed to the safe passage is released when the first distribution solenoid is turned off, and the second distribution is performed. When the solenoid is turned off, the prohibition of acceptance of coins of the second denomination is released, and when the third distribution solenoid is turned off, the prohibition of acceptance of coins of the first and third denominations is released. The coin processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that. 11. The coin allocating means prohibits acceptance of coins of all denominations other than the same denomination as the input coin when the coin identifying means determines that the input coin is a true coin. If the input coin is a coin that is distributed to the safe passage, the prohibition of acceptance of coins of the first to fourth denominations is released when the first distribution solenoid is turned off. The coin processing device according to claim 3.