JP3496972B2 - Locked safes in vending machines, currency exchange machines, etc. - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lock safe in an automatic vending machine, a money changer or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as an example of this type, there is an automatic locking safe disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 55-50785.

In this automatic locking safe, however, a horizontal key bar is provided on the machine side of an automatic vending machine, a money changer, etc. On the other hand, in the safe body, when the safe body is inserted into the machine side, A slide plate that abuts against the tip of the key rod and slides in the opening direction against the spring force of the first spring member, and when the safe body is pulled out from the machine side, A lock plate having a substantially U-shaped flat surface as a whole that is released from the regulation and is horizontally rotated by the second spring member and that engages with the locking column of the slide plate that shields the coin window hole. It is provided.

However, in the above construction, the slide plate automatically opens when the safe body is inserted into the machine body side, while the slide plate automatically closes when the safe body body is removed from the machine body side. In connection with the thief, there is a drawback that the safe body can be immediately pulled out from the machine side by opening the door on the machine side. Regarding the relationship with the clerk, even if the slide plate is closed after pulling out the safe body from the machine side, if the slide plate is forced to open with a finger or a tool, or on the side wall of the safe body. When the lock plate is operated by inserting the rod through the formed through hole for the lock key, the lock plate rotates against the spring force of the first spring member, and as a result, the engagement between the lock plate and the locking column is increased. However, there is a drawback in that it is not possible to sufficiently prevent an illegal opening of the slide plate.

[0005]

In view of the above-mentioned conventional drawbacks, the present invention, in relation to a thief, cannot immediately pull out the safe body from the machine side even if the door on the machine side is opened. Regarding the relationship with the clerk, unless the person who has the duplicate key operates the cylinder lock, the shutter of the safe body cannot be opened illegally, and the assembly is easy.
Further, it is to obtain a lock safe in a vending machine, a money changer, etc., which has excellent durability.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A lock safe in a vending machine, a money changer, etc. according to the present invention is provided with a shutter provided so that a coin window hole formed in an upper lid of a safe body can be opened and closed, A cylinder lock provided on the upper lid so that the shutter can be opened and closed, and a notch engaging hole formed in an upper plate of the machine body is engaged with an upper end portion of an inner cylinder of the cylinder lock. A fitting plate is provided on the lower part of the inner cylinder, and a rotary plate that engages with the guide engaging part formed on the shutter is installed on the lower part of the inner cylinder. A tumbler storage part having a pressing surface and a tumbler storage part for preventing rotation of the tumbler are formed, and the inner cylinder is rotated in one direction by the operation force of the engaging operation part, and the former storage part is stored. Tambu to department When the shutter closes due to the engagement relationship between the shutter and the rotary plate, the side wall of the protruding tumbler causes the side wall of the protruding tumbler to rotate when the shutter is closed. While the rotation is blocked by the stopper surface, the tumbler can be moved backward and the inner cylinder can be rotated in the opposite direction by rotating the key.

[0007]

Before the safe body is inserted into the case, the engaging operation portion is first operated so that the neck portion of the safe operation body enters the notch for the entrance of the case. Next time you insert the safe body into the case,
The operation head protruding from the upper plate of the case is rotated in one direction by a predetermined angle, and the neck is engaged with the engagement hole of the case. As a result, the shutter linked with the inner cylinder is opened.

On the other hand, when pulling out the safe body from the case, the engaging operation portion is rotated in one direction (the same direction) by a predetermined angle,
Make sure that the neck comes out of the notch for the entrance of the case.

Then, the engaging pin of the rotary plate is further guided to the remaining part of the guide long groove, the rotary plate and the inner cylinder rotate counterclockwise in the drawing, and the tumbler moves from the second storage part to the third storage part. Transition to. As a result, the shutter closes.

When the coin is taken out from the safe body, the duplicate key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock to move the tumbler backward, and the inner cylinder is rotated clockwise in the drawing to move the tumbler to the third storage section (I). From the position) to the second storage portion (position H).

[0011]

The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 12,
Reference numeral 1 denotes a case on the side of the machine body 3 having a notch engaging hole 2. In the present embodiment, the notch engaging hole 2 is formed in the center of the upper plate 4 (upper wall) of the case 1 having the front opening, and the notch for entrance 2a is formed.
And a circular engagement hole 2b communicating with the inlet cutout 2a and having a larger diameter than the cutout.

The machine body 3 means a vending machine, a money changer, etc.
The inside has a storage part into which a lock safe can be inserted. The portion for accommodating the accommodating portion does not necessarily have to be in the shape of a case, for example, a lower plate having a guide rail
It may be constituted by an upper plate 4 which faces the lower plate with a required storage space and which has at least the notch engaging portion 2.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a box-shaped safe main body having an upper lid 7 facing the upper plate 4 of the case 1 and having a coin window hole 8. The coin window hole 8 is formed in a slightly larger size at a position near one end of the upper lid 7. This coin window hole 8 is used for the case 1
When the coin receiving port 10 for the chute 9 is formed on the upper plate 4, the coin receiving port 10 faces and communicates with the coin receiving port 10. In the present embodiment, the coin window hole 8 is used not only as a coin inlet, but also as a coin outlet when the safe body 6 is removed from the case 1. Therefore, it is desirable to form the coin window hole 8 to a certain extent wide.

Reference numeral 12 is a step-like shutter provided in the safe body 6. As shown in FIG. 6, this shutter 12 has a guide engaging portion 13 of a long hole or a long groove, and a plurality of counter rails 14 appropriately provided on the inner wall of the safe body 6.
Is horizontally slidable.

Therefore, the guide engaging portion 13 is formed in the longitudinal direction of the lower step portion 16 which is continuous with the upper step portion 15 of the shutter 12. The guide engagement portion 13 is a guide long groove in this embodiment.

Reference numeral 20 denotes an inner cylinder 23 which is interlocked to rotate in one direction via a rotary plate 22 having an engaging projection 21 which engages with the guide engaging portion 13 of the shutter, and a tumbler 24 which moves backward.
It is a cylinder lock having. The rotating plate 22 is the inner cylinder 2
It is integrally provided at the lower end of 3. The cylinder lock 20 is fixedly hung on the central portion of the upper lid 7 of the safe main body 6, and the outer cylinder 25 thereof has a required interval in the circumferential direction as shown in FIGS. There are formed a plurality of storage parts 26, three in this embodiment.

Therefore, the first part of the tumbler storage part 26
In the storage portion 26a and the second storage portion 26b provided in the direction orthogonal to the first storage portion 26a, when the inner cylinder 23 rotates counterclockwise in the drawing, the tumbler 24 has a spring member (not shown). Each arcuate pressing surface 28 is formed against the stopper surface 27 so as to be able to rotate while retracting in the inner cylinder 23 against the spring force. Further, left and right stopper surfaces 27a and 27b for the left and right sidewalls of the protruding tumbler 24 are provided in the third storage portion 26c provided in the direction orthogonal to the second storage portion 26b, respectively.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12, this third
When the tumbler is stored in the storage portion 26c (when the tumbler is projected by the spring force of the spring member), even if the inner cylinder 23 is rotated by the operating force of the engagement operating portion 30,
The left and right side walls of the protruding tumbler 24 are the third storage portion 26.
Since it contacts the left and right stopper surfaces 27a and 27b of c, the inner cylinder 23 is restricted by the tumbler 24 (the tumbler serves as an obstacle) and does not rotate in any direction depending on the operation of the engagement operation portion 30. Since the tumbler 24 can be moved backwards against the spring force of the spring member only by rotating an unillustrated key, the inner cylinder 23 is rotated in the opposite direction (from I to H), which causes the shutter 12 to move. Can be moved horizontally in the opening direction.

Reference numeral 30 denotes an engaging operation portion integrally provided on the upper end portion of the inner cylinder 23. The engagement operating portion 30 is provided on the upper plate 4 of the case 1 when the safe body 6 is set on the case 1.
The operation head portion 30a protruding from the operation head portion 30a and the operation head portion 30a for opening the shutter 12 have a required angle, in the present embodiment, 9
Engagement hole 2 of notch engagement hole 2 of case 1 when rotated by 0 degree
and a neck portion 30b engaging with b.

In the above structure, the case 1 on the side 3 of the machine body
Before inserting the safe body 6 into the
9, the inner cylinder 23 is rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the drawing, and the tumbler 24 is set to the positions H to G as shown in FIG. At this time, the tumbler 24 is stored in the first storage portion 26a of the outer cylinder 25, and the shutter 12 closes the coin window hole 8. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the neck portion 30b of the engaging operation portion 30 integrated with the inner cylinder 23 has an arc-shaped short-diameter surface facing the inlet cutout portion 2a of the upper plate body 4 and is formed in the cutout engagement hole 2. It becomes possible to fit.

Therefore, the safe body 6 is provided in the case 1 on the side of the machine body 3.
8, and the operation head portion 30a of the engagement operation portion 30 is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise in the drawing as shown in FIG. 8 (reference numerals A to B). Then, the neck portion 30b of the engagement operation portion 30
As shown in FIG. 8, the linear long-diameter surface faces the inlet notch 2a. Therefore, in this state, the safe body 6
Cannot be pulled out of Case 1 immediately. Further, the shutter 12 horizontally moves in the opening direction while being guided by the rail 14, and opens the coin window hole 8 as shown in FIG. At this time, the engagement protrusion 21 of the rotary plate 22 is not
The guide long groove 13 is guided halfway.

Therefore, the engaging projection 21 is formed in the long guide groove 13.
When the rotary plate 22 and the inner cylinder 23 are rotated counterclockwise by about 90 degrees, the tumbler 24 is pushed by the arcuate pressing surface 28 and is moved from the first storage portion 26a (position G) to the second storage portion. 26b (position of H).

On the other hand, when the safe body 6 is pulled out from the case 1, the operation head portion 30a of the engagement operation portion 30 is further rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise in the drawing as shown in FIG. 9 (reference numerals B to C). To do. Then, the neck portion 30b of the engagement operation portion 30
However, the arc-shaped short-diameter surface faces the inlet notch 2 a of the upper plate 4 and can be pulled out from the notch engaging hole 2.

At this time, however, the engaging projection 2 of the rotary plate 22
1 is further guided to the rest of the guide long groove 13,
Further, the rotating plate 22 and the inner cylinder 23 rotate counterclockwise in the drawing by approximately 90 degrees as shown in FIG. 12, and the tumbler 24 is moved to the second position.
The storage portion 26b (position H) moves to the third storage portion 26c (position I). As a result, the shutter 12 is shown in FIG.
Move horizontally in the closing direction as shown by, and open the coin window hole 8
Is shielded by the upper part 15 of the shutter.

Then, the tumbler 24 becomes the third storage section 2.
When stored in 6c, the tumbler 24 is restricted by the stopper surface 27a of the third storage portion 26c even if the user tries to open the shutter 12 with a finger, a tool, etc. Therefore, from the shutter 12 side, the inner cylinder 23 of the cylinder lock 20 is closed. Does not rotate.

In this case, when the coin is taken out from the safe main body 6, the duplicate key is inserted into the key hole 29 of the cylinder lock 20 to move the tumbler 24 backward, and the inner cylinder 23 is rotated clockwise by about 90 degrees to turn the tumbler. 24 to the third storage unit 2
6c (the position of I) and the second storage portion 26b (the position of H) are reversed. Then, the shutter 12 is the inner cylinder 2
The coin can be pulled out from the coin window hole 8 by opening the interlocking member 3 and the rotary plate 22.

[0028]

As is apparent from the above description, the following effects are available. (1) In relation to the thief, even if the door on the machine side is opened, the safe main body cannot be immediately pulled out from the machine side unless the engaging operation section is operated. (2) In relation to the clerk, unless the person who has the duplicate key operates the cylinder lock, the shutter of the safe body cannot be opened illegally. That is, when the safe body is pulled out from the machine side, the shutter is automatically locked by the stopper surface of the tumbler storage part of the cylinder lock, even if you push the shutter in the direction to open it with your finger or tool,
The shutter does not move. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently prevent an illegal opening of the shutter. (3) Easy to combine. (4) It has excellent durability.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 to FIG. 12 are schematic explanatory views showing an embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram before inserting the safe body into the case.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the case of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the case of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of the safe body of the present invention seen from a plane.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of a partial cutout seen from the front of the safe main body of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a main part of the safe main body of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view of the safe body of the present invention seen from a plane in a state where the safe body is simply inserted into a case on the machine body side.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view seen from the plane side of the safe main body when the safe operating body of the present invention is inserted into the case and the engagement operation portion is rotated to open the shutter.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view when the safe body of the present invention is pulled out from the case, as seen from the plane side of the safe body.

FIG. 10 is a schematic explanatory view showing the positional relationship of the tumbler of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a schematic explanatory view showing the positional relationship of the tumbler of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a schematic explanatory view showing the positional relationship of the tumbler of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Case, 2 ... Notch engagement hole, 3 ... Machine body, 4 ... Upper plate body,
6 ... Safe body, 7 ... Top lid, 8 ... Coin window hole, 10 ... Coin take-in opening, 13 ... Guide engaging part, 17 ... Guide engaging part,
20 ... Cylinder lock, 21 ... Engaging protrusion, 22 ... Rotating plate,
24 ... Tumbler, 25 ... Outer cylinder, 26 ... Tumbler storage part, 30 ... Engagement operation part, 30a ... Operation head part, 30b ...
Neck.

Front page continuation (58) Fields surveyed (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) E05B 65/00 E05B 65/02 E05G 1/00 G07D 9/00 G07F 9/06

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A shutter internally provided for opening and closing a coin window formed on the upper lid of a safe body, and a cylinder lock provided on the upper lid for opening and closing the shutter. The upper end portion of the inner cylinder of the cylinder lock is provided with an engagement operation portion that engages with the notch engagement hole formed in the upper plate of the machine body, while the lower end portion of the inner cylinder has: A rotary plate that engages with a guide engaging portion formed on the shutter is provided, and an outer cylinder of the cylinder lock has a tumbler storage portion that has an arcuate pressing surface against a tumbler in the circumferential direction and a tumbler storage portion that prevents rotation of the tumbler. And the inner cylinder rotates in one direction by the operation force of the engagement operation portion, the tumbler moves from the former storage portion to the latter storage portion, and the engagement relationship between the shutter and the rotary plate is formed. By When the shutter is closed, even if the inner cylinder is rotated by the operating force of the engaging operation part, the side wall of the protruding tumbler is prevented from rotating by the stopper surface of the latter storing part, while the tumbler is rotated by the operation of the duplicate key. A lock safe in a vending machine, a money changer, etc., characterized in that the inner cylinder can be rotated in the opposite direction. 2. The tumbler accommodating portion of the outer cylinder according to claim 1, wherein the tumbler accommodating portion has a first accommodating portion having an arcuate pressing surface against the stopper surface, and the stopper is provided in a direction orthogonal to the first accommodating portion. A vending machine, comprising: a second storage portion having an arc-shaped pressing surface with respect to a surface; and a third storage portion provided in a direction orthogonal to the second storage portion and having stopper surfaces on the left and right sides. Locking safe in machines etc. 3. A notch engaging hole is formed in the upper plate of the fuselage side, while an upper lid of the safe body set on the fuselage side is provided with:
A cylinder lock having an inner cylinder that interlocks with the shutter is provided in the vertical direction, and an upper end portion of the inner cylinder is provided with an engagement operation portion having a neck portion that engages with the notch engagement hole when the shutter is opened, while, The lower end of the inner cylinder is provided with a rotating plate having an engagement pin that engages with the guide engagement portion of the long hole or groove formed in the shutter, and the outer cylinder of the cylinder lock is circumferentially arcuate with respect to the damper. A tumbler storage part having a pressing surface and a tumbler storage part for preventing rotation of the tumbler are formed, and the inner cylinder is rotated in one direction by the operation force of the engaging operation part, and the former storage part is stored. When the tumbler moves to the section and the shutter is closed due to the engagement relationship between the shutter and the rotating plate, even if the inner cylinder is rotated by the operating force of the engaging operation section, the protruding tumbler While the wall is prevented from rotating by the stopper surface of the latter storage part, the tumbler can be moved backward by the operation of rotating the key, and the inner cylinder can be rotated in the opposite direction. Lock safe in. 4. The fuselage-side upper plate body according to claim 3,
Locking safe for vending machines, money changers, etc. characterized by being the upper lid of the case.