JP4691645B2 - Money changer - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a money changer for changing a certain kind of money to another kind of money.
In particular, the present invention relates to a money changer for changing a certain kind of money to another kind of money or a game token.
More specifically, the present invention relates to a money changer that changes coins that are installed and thrown into a game field mainly into game tokens.
Therefore, the term “money” in the present specification naturally includes money in circulation.
Of course, the term “money” in the present specification includes pseudo money for games, that is, tokens.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, this type of money changer is disclosed, for example, in Japanese Patent Application No. 8-359890 filed by the present applicant.
This Japanese Patent Application No. 8-359890 is published as Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-180022.
The attached FIG. 9 schematically shows the entire money changer disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-180022.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the door of the money changer shown in FIG. 9 is opened.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a main part of the money changer shown in FIG.
[0003]
In the conventional money changer, for example, the door 5 is opened before the game hall is opened.
Each coin and game token, that is, a medal are stored separately in the tank portion 79 slightly above (see FIG. 10).
Specifically, coins and the like are stored in the tank portion 79 through the lids 81, 82, 83 at the top of the money changer.
Thereafter, the lower power switch 140 and the like are operated to prepare the use of the money changer, that is, the operation.
Thus, time management of the money changer is started by a clock in the control unit 61 such as a CPU (see the upper part of FIG. 10).
[0004]
As a result, the money changer can be used until a time for collecting medals and coins, for example, when the store is closed.
In other words, when the store is closed, the operation of collecting medals and coins in the money changer is automatically performed.
The display unit 27 on the upper surface of the door 5 of the money changer is used during the operation of medal lending and money exchange (see FIG. 9).
The display unit 27 and the buttons 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 are driven and blinked by the unit 39 on the back surface of the door 5.
Thus, for example, a 1000 yen bill for exchange is inserted from the insertion slot 9.
[0005]
The inserted 1000-yen bill is discriminated by the bill discriminating unit 41.
When it is determined to be authentic and exchanged, the 1000 yen bill is stacked in a safe (not shown).
Also, coins are inserted from the insertion slot 10 and passed through the coin sorting section 43, and the type thereof is discriminated (see FIG. 10).
When the type is determined and exchanged, the coins are stored in the safes 45 and 46 through the passage portion 48.
Reference numeral 11 denotes a return button which is operated when the inserted banknote or coin is not used.
[0006]
For example, when changing a 1000 yen bill, a plurality of exchange conditions corresponding to 1000 yen are shown on the display unit 27 and only the buttons 21 to 25 corresponding to the exchange conditions shown on the display unit 27 are blinked.
When one of the blinking buttons 21 to 25 is selected, the calculation is performed by the control unit 61.
Thus, medals and coins are paid out based on the calculation result of the control unit 61.
Specifically, each hopper 91, 92, 93 is operated, and medals and coins are released based on the calculation result.
[0007]
When paying out medals as game tokens, for example, the hopper 91 is operated (see the center of FIG. 10).
For example, when paying out 500 yen coins, the hopper 92 is operated. Further, for example, when 100 yen coins are paid out, the hopper 93 is operated.
The hopper 91 described above is schematically shown in an enlarged manner in FIG.
Reference numeral 95 in FIG. 11 is a large U-shaped base formed of a metal plate.
An electric motor 99 is disposed in the base 95.
A hopper 90 for paying out medals 98 is disposed on the base 95 at an angle.
[0008]
A cylindrical hollow head 96 is disposed on the hopper 90.
In the resin-made head 96, medals 98 are stored in bulk.
A disk (not shown) is rotatably accommodated in the inner bottom of the hollow head 96, that is, in the hopper 90.
This disk is driven by the electric motor 99 and the reduction gear (not shown) described above.
When the disk is rotated, the medals 98 in the head 96 are discharged to the shooter 100 one by one.
A flap 111 is rotatably disposed near the lower end of the shooter 100 with a shaft 108 interposed therebetween.
[0009]
Guide plates 118 are erected and fixed to both sides of the flap 111, respectively.
In other words, the guide plates 118 are erected on both sides near the lower end of the shooter 100, respectively.
As described above, when the hoppers 91 to 93 are operated, medals and coins are discharged to the shooter.
The medals and coins released to the shooter pass through the flaps 111, 112, and 113 (see FIG. 10).
Medals and coins that have passed through the flaps 111 to 113 are guided to the duct portion 50 on the back surface of the door 5.
[0010]
The duct portion 50 communicates with the take-out port 31 on the surface of the door 5 (see FIG. 9).
Accordingly, medals and coins guided to the duct unit 50 are discharged to the takeout port 31 of the money changer.
Thus, when the collection time at the time of closing the store is reached, the display unit 27 displays, for example, “Today the exchange is over”.
Thereafter, each electric motor (not shown) of each of the flaps 111 to 113 is actuated to raise all the flaps.
After the flaps 111 to 113 are erected, all the hoppers 91 to 93 are operated.
[0011]
As a result, all medals and coins remaining in the tank portion 79 and the hoppers 91 to 93 are paid out.
The paid-out medals and coins are guided into the storage cases 103, 104, and 105 (FIG. 10) below.
That is, when collecting medals and coins, they are all guided by the flaps 111 to 113 and the guide plate 118.
The medals and the coins are collected in the storage cases 103 to 105 by the flaps 111 to 113 and the guide plate 118.
In addition, carrying handles 103a, 104a, and 105a are fixed to the storage cases 103 to 105, respectively.
[0012]
However, the conventional money changer described above has a problem that the flap 111 is always in the position of the solid line (see FIG. 11).
In other words, the conventional money changer has a problem that the flap 111 is always in the payout position.
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
That is, the conventional money changer has a problem that medals and coins are paid out when malfunctioning.
In other words, there is a problem that medals and coins are paid out directly when the hopper malfunctions.
[0013]
For example, when a medal or coin counting sensor fails, there is a problem that medals or coins are paid out.
In addition, since the flap is rotated using the shaft, the structure becomes large.
Specifically, there has been a problem that an electric motor for rotating each shaft is required individually.
The present invention has been developed for the purpose of solving the above-mentioned problems.
That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a money changer in which medals and coins are not directly paid out even if malfunction occurs.
[0014]
In particular, an object of the present invention is to provide a money changer in which medals and coins are not paid out even if a hopper malfunctions.
A specific object of the present invention is to provide a money changer in which medals and coins are not paid out even if a medal or coin counting sensor fails.
In addition, the present invention was developed for the purpose of simplifying and downsizing the medal and coin payout structure in the money changer.
[Means for Solving the Problems]
[0015]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention includes at least a hollow head (13) for storing disc bodies in a stacked state, a hopper portion (17) disposed at the bottom of the head and discharging the disc bodies one by one, and the hopper A shooter (23) which is disposed in a section and slides the discharged disc body downward, a cylindrical gate (31) which passes through the disc body from the shooter, and the cylindrical gate The disc body that is rotatably supported by the first pivot and can be selectively held at one of the open position in the first direction and the closed position in the second direction. A pay-off flap (32) for paying out the water, and an open position in which the tip is directed in the third direction and a closed position in the fourth direction, which are rotatably supported by the second pivot in the cylindrical gate The disc body that can be selectively held on any one of And a counting sensor (S3) disposed in the hopper for counting the discharged disc body, and during operation, the recovery flap is in a closed position. While holding, the payout flap is held in the open position, and a payout operation for paying out the disc body to the take-out port (31) is executed. At the time of collection, the collection flap is opened while holding the payout flap in the closed position. A collecting operation for collecting the disc body into the container (105) is performed while being held in position, and even during the dispensing operation, the dispensing flap is held in a closed position until the counting sensor is turned on, When the counting sensor is turned on, the payout flap is held in the open position to pay out a predetermined number of the disc bodies, and after the predetermined number of payouts have been completed, the payout held in the open position. If the counting sensor does not turn on even after a predetermined time has passed since the dispensing signal is sent to the hopper in the dispensing operation, the dispensing flap is closed to the closed position. It is a currency exchange device characterized by being held in
[0016]
Further, the present invention provides a plurality of hollow heads (11, 12) for storing the disk bodies in a stacked state, and the disk bodies are discharged one by one provided at the bottom of each of the plurality of heads. A plurality of hopper portions (15, 16), a plurality of shooters (21, 22) disposed on each of the plurality of hopper portions to slide the discharged disc body downward, and the plurality of shooters A cylindrical gate (31) adapted to pass through the disk body from the first, a first pivot pivotally supported in the cylindrical gate, and an open position with the tip in the first direction and a first position A payout flap (32) for paying out the disc body, which can be selectively held in either one of the closed positions in the direction of 2, and rotatable around a second pivot in the cylindrical gate Supported, open position with tip in third direction And a recovery flap (33) for recovering the disc body, which can be selectively held in either one of the closed positions in the fourth direction and the plurality of hopper portions. A plurality of counting sensors (S1, S2) for counting the released disc body, and during operation, the disc is held in the open position while holding the payout flap in the closed position while holding the recovery flap in the closed position. A payout operation for paying out the body to the take-out port (31) is executed, and at the time of collection, the disk flap is held in the open position while holding the payout flap in the closed position, and the disc body is placed in the container (103, 104). The collecting operation is performed at the same time, and even during the dispensing operation, the dispensing flap is held in the closed position until the plurality of counting sensors are turned on, and when the plurality of counting sensors are turned on, the dispensing operation is performed. Holding the delivery flap in the open position, paying out a predetermined number of the disc bodies, and after completing the delivery of the predetermined number of sheets, rotating and holding the delivery flap held in the open position to the closed position, and An exchange device characterized in that, in the operation, when the plurality of counting sensors do not turn on even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the dispensing signals are sent to the plurality of hopper units, the dispensing flaps are held in a closed position. is there.
[0017]
FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the operation state of FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the embodiment according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is also a flowchart for explaining another operation of the embodiment.
Reference numeral 11 shown in the upper left part of FIG. 1 is a hollow head, for example, storing a large number of medals.
Similarly, 12 shown to the right of the head 11 is also a hollow head, for example, storing a large number of medals.
13 shown in the upper right part of FIG. 1 is also a hollow head, for example, storing a large number of 100 yen coins.
[0018]
Hopper portions 15, 16, and 17 are disposed below the heads 11 to 13, respectively.
The hopper parts 15 to 17 have substantially the same structure as the hopper part 90 shown in FIG.
Each of the heads 11 to 13 has substantially the same structure as the head 96 of FIG.
Each of the hopper portions 15 to 17 has shooters 21, 22, and 23 similar to the shooter 100 of FIG.
Under the lower ends of these shooters 21 to 23, a large horizontally long panel 25 is erected and attached.
[0019]
U-shaped covers 26 and 27 surrounding the lower end openings of the shooters 21 to 23 are arranged, respectively.
For example, the cover 26 has a slightly larger square funnel shape and surrounds the lower end openings of the two shooters 21 and 22.
The cover 27 has a rectangular tube shape and surrounds the lower end opening of one shooter 23. A case 31 having a substantially rectangular tube shape is disposed in communication with the lower opening of the large cover 26 (see FIG. 3).
Similarly, a case 31 having a substantially rectangular tube shape is also arranged in communication with the lower opening of the small cover 27.
[0020]
FIG. 3 schematically shows an enlarged case 31.
FIG. 4 schematically shows a front view and a sectional view of the case 31.
Left and right flaps 32 and 33 are pivoted on both sides in the upper part of the case 31 (see FIG. 4).
Therefore, the left and right flaps 32 and 33 are rotatable.
As a result, the left and right flaps 32 and 33 can fully close, fully open, and half open and close the cylindrical case 31.
The left flap 32 and the right flap 33 are each a rectangular plate-shaped resin molded product. Under the pivot 35 of the flaps 32 and 33, operation protrusions 36 are formed.
[0021]
Further, comb teeth 37 are formed at the lower ends of the flaps 32 and 33, respectively. The comb teeth 37 mesh with each other.
A pair of solenoids 50 is disposed on the outer surface of the case 31.
A shaft bar 52 projects from the case 31 between the plungers 51 of the pair of solenoids 50.
One end of a pair of wings 53 is rotatably fitted on the shaft 52 (see FIG. 4).
Each pair of wings 53 is a resin molded product.
Center portions of the pair of wings 53 are pivoted by the pair of plungers 51, respectively.
[0022]
A substantially L-shaped long hole 56 is formed at the other end of each wing 53.
Each of the operating projections 36 is slidably inserted into the long holes 56.
Therefore, when the left solenoid 50 is turned on, the left flap 32 is opened (see FIG. 4).
When the right solenoid 50 is turned off, the spring 57 acts to close the right flap 33 (see FIG. 4).
The left and right flaps 32 and 33 stoppers 59 are appropriately formed on the inner wall of the case 31.
[0023]
Further, the left and right sides of the rectangular cylindrical case 31 are fixed to the panel 25 by a pair of Z-shaped attachment pieces 55.
Sensors F1 and F3 for detecting opening / closing of the flap 32 are fixed to the attachment piece 55, respectively (see FIG. 6).
Sensors F2 and F4 for detecting opening and closing of the flap 33 are fixed to the attachment piece 55, respectively (see FIG. 5).
5 is a protective cover for covering the electronic circuit board of the panel 25.
【Example】
[0024]
This embodiment having the above-described configuration is incorporated in a money changer as shown in FIG. 9, for example. For example, it is used by the operation shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the money changer is used, that is, operated, it is first determined whether or not the flaps 32 and 33 are closed (step T1).
These determinations are made by, for example, the control unit 61 in FIG. 10 based on the signals from the sensors F1 to F4 in FIG.
If it is determined that all the flaps 32 and 33 are closed, the user can input money (step T2).
When the user's money is inserted into the money changer, the buttons 21 to 25 (FIG. 9) that have reached the set fee are turned on (step T3).
[0025]
In this state, the user selects and turns on the buttons 21 to 25 on which the money changers are lit (step T4).
As a result, the number of coins and medals to be paid out is calculated and a payout signal is sent to the hoppers 15 to 17 in FIG. 2 (step T5).
Thus, the hopper portions 15 to 17 are rotated and coins and medals are paid out (step T6).
It is determined whether or not coins or medals have been paid out and the sensors S1 to S3 in FIG. 2 have been turned on (step T7).
If it is determined that the sensors S1 to S3 are turned on, the coin / medal payout flap 32 is opened (step T8).
[0026]
When the payout flap 32 is opened, the shooter 61 releases medals and coins to, for example, the takeout port 31 (FIG. 9) of the money changer.
Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of coins and medals have been paid out (step T9).
When a predetermined number of coins or medals are paid out, for example, a 2-second timer is activated (step T10).
That is, the payout flap 32 is closed 2 seconds after the predetermined number of coins and medals are paid out (step T11).
The first step T1 is prepared.
[0027]
If the flaps 32 and 33 are not closed in step T1, the solenoid 50 is activated (step T21). Then, it is further determined whether or not the flaps 32 and 33 are closed (step T22). When the flaps 32 and 33 are not closed yet, the operation of the money changer, that is, the money exchange is stopped (step T23). In step T7, the coins and medals counting sensors S1 to S3 paid out may not be turned on. It is determined whether or not the counting sensors S1 to S3 are not turned on, for example, for 10 seconds or longer (step T27).
[0028]
If the counting sensors S1 to S3 are not turned on for 10 seconds or longer, the hopper units 15 to 17 are stopped (step T28).
Then, the payout flap 32 is closed (step T29).
Thereafter, the operation of the money changer, that is, the money change is stopped (step T30).
The money changer incorporating the above-described embodiment is also used, for example, when the operation shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is performed, that is, whether or not the time when the money changer being operated is closed is a coin or medal recovery time. Determination is made (step P1).
Of course, this determination is made by the control unit 61 of FIG. 10, for example.
[0029]
When it is determined that the coin or medal collection time has come, the hoppers 15 to 17 are rotated (step P2).
Then, the recovery flap 33 is opened (step P3).
When the collection flap 33 is opened, the collection case 103 to 105 (FIG. 10) is collected through the cylindrical guide 62, for example.
After that, it is determined whether or not coins or medals are lost in the hopper portions 15 to 17 (step P4).
If it is determined that there are no coins or medals in the hopper parts 15 to 17, the hopper is stopped (step P5).
[0030]
Then, the collection-side flap 33 is closed (step P6).
After this, for example, the end of business is displayed on the display 27 (FIG. 9) of the money changer (step P7).
In the flowchart of FIG. 7, when the coin or medal counting sensors S1 to S3 are turned on, the payout flap 32 is opened (step T8).
Then, after a predetermined number of coins and medals are paid out, the payout flap 32 is closed (step T11).
Therefore, although not shown, the payout flap 32 may be opened after the coin and medal counting sensors S1 to S3 are turned on and a predetermined number of coins and medals are stored in the case 31. It is.
[0031]
In this case, depending on the size of the case 31 and the strength of the flaps 32 and 33, it is possible to store around 20 100 yen coins. In this case, for example, even if 100 yen coin overflows from the storage case 31 due to a failure of the money changer, the 100 yen coin is not paid out to the take-out port 31.
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention can prevent medals and coins from being directly paid out even if it malfunctions by adding a simple configuration. In particular, according to the present invention, a large effect of the hopper of the change machine is not paid out medals and coins even if the malfunction was obtained.
[0032]
Specifically, according to the present invention, there is a great advantage that medals and coins are not paid out even if a medal or coin counting sensor fails.
In addition, according to the present invention, there is an effect that the medal and coin payout structure in the money changer can be simplified and miniaturized.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a main part of an embodiment according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a main part of FIG. 1;
4 is a schematic front view and a cross-sectional view showing the operation state of FIG. 3; FIG.
FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the main part of FIG.
6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the operation state of FIG. 5. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the embodiment according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is also a flowchart for explaining another operation of the embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view schematically showing the entire money changer.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the door of the money changer of FIG. 9 is opened.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a main part of the money changer shown in FIG. 10;
[Explanation of symbols]
11-13 ... A hollow head.
15-17 ... Hopper part.
21-23 ... Shooter.
31 ... A cylindrical gate.
32: Flap for payout.
33 ... Flap for collection.
F1 to F4 sensors.
S1 to S3... Sensor.

Claims (2)

A hollow head (13) for storing the disk bodies in a stacked state;
A hopper (17) disposed at the bottom of the head for discharging the discs one by one;
A shooter (23) disposed in the hopper and sliding the discharged disc body downward;
A cylindrical gate (31) adapted to pass through the disc body from the shooter;
It is rotatably supported by the first pivot in the cylindrical gate and can be selectively held in either one of an open position in the first direction and a closed position in the second direction. A payout flap (32) for paying out the disc body;
In the cylindrical gate, it is rotatably supported by the second pivot, and can be selectively held at either one of the open position in the third direction and the closed position in the fourth direction. A recovery flap (33) for recovering the disc body;
A counting sensor (S3) disposed in the hopper section and counting the discharged disc body,
During operation, a payout operation is performed in which the payout flap is held in the open position while the recovery flap is held in the closed position, and the disc body is paid out to the takeout port (31).
At the time of recovery, a recovery operation is performed in which the disk flap is recovered in the container (105) by holding the recovery flap in the open position while holding the payout flap in the closed position.
Even during the payout operation, the payout flap is held in the closed position until the counting sensor is turned on, and when the count sensor is turned on, the payout flap is held in the open position to hold the predetermined number of circles. Discharge the plate body, and after the predetermined number of sheets have been dispensed, rotate and hold the dispensing flap held in the open position to the closed position,
An exchange device, wherein the payout flap is held in a closed position when the counting sensor does not turn on even after a predetermined time has elapsed since a payout signal is sent to the hopper in the payout operation. A plurality of hollow heads (11, 12) for storing the disk bodies in a stacked state;
A plurality of hopper portions (15, 16) disposed at the bottom of each of the plurality of heads for discharging the disc bodies one by one;
A plurality of shooters (21, 22) disposed on each of the plurality of hopper portions to slide down the released disc body;
A cylindrical gate (31) adapted to pass through the disc body from the plurality of shooters;
It is rotatably supported by the first pivot in the cylindrical gate and can be selectively held in either one of an open position in the first direction and a closed position in the second direction. A payout flap (32) for paying out the disc body;
In the cylindrical gate, it is rotatably supported by the second pivot, and can be selectively held at either one of the open position in the third direction and the closed position in the fourth direction. A recovery flap (33) for recovering the disc body;
A plurality of counting sensors (S1, S2) disposed in each of the plurality of hopper portions and counting the released disc bodies,
During operation, a payout operation is performed in which the payout flap is held in the open position while the recovery flap is held in the closed position, and the disc body is paid out to the takeout port (31).
At the time of recovery, a recovery operation is performed to hold the recovery flap in the open position while holding the payout flap in the closed position and recover the disk body into the containers (103, 104).
Even during the payout operation, the payout flap is held in a closed position until the plurality of counting sensors are turned on, and when the plurality of count sensors are turned on, the payout flap is held in an open position to be predetermined. Paying out a number of the disc bodies, and after finishing the predetermined number of payouts, rotating and holding the payout flap held in the open position to the closed position;
In the payout operation, the payout flap is held in a closed position when the plurality of counting sensors are not turned on even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the payout signal is sent to the plurality of hopper parts. apparatus.

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