JP5742485B2 - Coin processing equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a coin processing apparatus that performs deposit / withdrawal processing of coins.

Registers are set up at stores that sell products and provide services, and payment and payment for goods and services are performed at these registers, but conventional coin processing that manages the coins handled by this register As an apparatus, there exists a thing shown by patent document 1, for example.
This coin processing device takes out the money that the cashier took out in the register when the cashier changes, and deposits the coins, stores them in the depot, and recycles them to the next cashier. It has the function of withdrawing money as a change reserve. It also has the function of collecting the coins for sales in the collection box among the coins received, and the coins collected in this collection box are managed separately from the coins in the denomination storage. .

JP 2004-272461 A

  However, the conventional coin processing apparatus described above has the following problems. In other words, the coin processing device has a coin counting function, and therefore, there is a demand to use it as a coin counter for the purpose of counting coins in the operation of the store, but this is utilized in the current coin processing device. There is no problem.

Further, in the process of collecting coins for sales in a collection box, there is a problem that occurs when a jam or the like occurs during feeding or conveyance, because the number of sheets stored in the collection box becomes unknown. For example, the coins in the collection box are managed separately from the coins in the denominated storage (denomination-type withdrawal hopper). Generally, when the coins are pulled out from the device, the shutter of the collection box closes and does not unlock. The coins cannot be taken out, so the cash may not fit during the scrutiny and may cause trouble. In particular, if the management of the coins in the collection box is outsourced to the police company rather than the store side, it will be transferred to the cash company of the police company, where the coins are taken out from the collection box and will not fit. May be discovered.
An object of the present invention is to solve such a problem.

Therefore, the coin processing apparatus of the present invention performs a coin feeding unit that feeds the inserted coins one by one, recognizes the denomination of the coins fed by the coin feeding unit, and counts the coins whose denomination is recognized. a coin recognition unit, the coins are counted by the coin recognition unit and denomination escrow unit that temporarily holds the denomination, the denomination dispensing hopper for accommodating coins by denomination, from the denomination dispensing hopper A coin dispensing box for storing the paid-out coins, a coin return box that can be collected by type of coin and can be pulled out of the apparatus and installed separately from the coin dispensing box. Collects the coins temporarily held in the denomination temporary holding unit in the coin return box, and stores the coins temporarily held in the denomination temporary holding unit in the denomination withdrawal hopper when depositing. It is characterized by doing.

  The present invention as described above includes a coin return box that can be pulled out from the front of the apparatus, and stores coins temporarily held in denomination in the denomination temporary holding unit after counting the coins in denominations in the coin return box. Therefore, the effect that it can be used as a coin counter is obtained.

Schematic front view showing the internal structure of the first embodiment Schematic side view showing the internal structure of the first embodiment Perspective view showing the structure of the receiving port Perspective view showing the temporary holding part for money type Perspective view showing coin return box Side view showing the withdrawal gate Perspective view showing coin dispensing box The perspective view which shows a collection temporary storage part The principal part perspective view which shows 2nd Example Explanatory drawing showing a third embodiment Explanatory drawing which shows the example of a detection of each withdrawal box in 4th Example. Perspective view of main part showing a fifth embodiment

  Embodiments of a coin processing device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing the internal structure of the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a side view thereof. The coin processing apparatus of the present embodiment is provided with a coin insertion part 1 at the front (front) upper part of the apparatus, and the upper part of the coin insertion part 1 is open so that coins can be input all together. A coin feeding unit 2 for feeding coins one by one is arranged below the coin insertion unit 1.
The coin delivery port of the coin feeding unit 2 is connected to the coin recognition unit 3, and the sorting conveyance path 4 extends from the coin recognition unit 3 in the front-rear direction. In the sorting and conveying path 4, a reject port 5 and denomination receiving ports 6a to 6f are sequentially arranged from the upstream side in the coin conveying direction.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the structure of the receiving port 6a. The receiving gate 6a is provided with a sorting gate 7. As shown in FIG. 3A, the sorting gate 7 closes the receiving port 6a. At some point, the coin passes over the sorting gate 7, and when the sorting gate 7 operates to open the receiving port 6a as shown in FIG. 3B, the coin is guided to the receiving port 6a and dropped. It is supposed to be. The sorting gate 7 is operated by a solenoid (not shown). The reject port 5 and the receiving ports 6b to 6f have the same structure.

  A reject chute is arranged below the reject port 5 along a route indicated by an arrow R so that coins are guided to the reject coin accommodating portion 8. The reject coin storage unit 8 is provided on the front side of the apparatus, and has a door 9 that can be opened and closed. By opening the door 9, the inside of the reject coin storage unit 8 can be accessed.

  A coin drop chute is disposed below the denomination receiving ports 6a to 6f along the route indicated by an arrow Q, and the coins are guided to the denomination temporary holding units 11a to 11f according to the denomination. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the denomination temporary holding units 11a to 11f. As shown in this figure, the denomination temporary holding units 11a to 11f are linearly divided by denomination within the frame surrounding the four surrounding surfaces. They are formed in a side-by-side structure, and can be moved in the left-right direction indicated by arrows H and S by a temporary holding portion moving motor (not shown) with respect to the guide 12 forming the bottom thereof.

  A coin return box 13 is disposed below the position where the denomination temporary holding units 11a to 11f move in the direction of the arrow H, and the coin return box 13 can be pulled out of the apparatus from the front of the apparatus. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the coin return box 13, and as shown in this figure, the coin return box 13 is arranged with denomination type coin return boxes 14a to 14f in which coins can be taken out for each denomination in a straight line. The money type coin return boxes 14a to 14f are accommodated and correspond to the respective bottom opening portions of the money type temporary storage units 11a to 11f.

On the other hand, below the position where the denomination temporary holding units 11a to 11f move in the direction of the arrow S , denomination withdrawal hoppers 15a to 15f are arranged in a straight line, and the denomination withdrawal hoppers 15a to 15f are also gold. This corresponds to the bottom opening of each of the type temporary storage portions 11a to 11f. The denomination-type withdrawal hoppers 15a to 15f are provided with delivery means for delivering coins one by one, and a withdrawal gate 22 serving as a withdrawal destination switching means is provided at the end of the exit.

6 is a side view showing the withdrawal gate 22. The withdrawal gate 22 is operated by a solenoid (not shown), and the withdrawal gate 22 is in a closed state as shown in FIG. 6 (a) . When the coin passes over the withdrawal gate 22 as shown by the arrow T and operates in the state where the withdrawal gate 22 is opened as shown in FIG. 6B, the coin is shown by the arrow U. In this way, it is guided to the lower side of the withdrawal gate 22 and falls.

  A chute is arranged on the route indicated by the arrow T, and a coin dispensing box 16 is arranged at the tip of the chute. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the coin dispensing box 16. As shown in this figure, the coin dispensing box 16 has straight line-type dispensing small boxes 17a to 17f from which coins can be taken out for each denomination. The money-type dispensing boxes 17a to 17f correspond to the exits of the respective chutes arranged on the route indicated by the arrow T.

  On the other hand, a chute is also arranged on the route indicated by the arrow U, and a collection temporary holding unit 18 is arranged at the tip of the chute. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the temporary collection / retention unit 18. As shown in FIG. 8, the temporary collection / retention unit 18 is composed of a frame that surrounds four surrounding surfaces, and a collection unit (not shown) with respect to a guide 19 that forms the bottom of the collection unit. It can be moved in the left-right direction indicated by the arrows J and K by the holding unit moving motor.

A coin collection box 20 is disposed below the position where the collection temporary holding unit 18 has moved in the direction of arrow K, and a collection return box 21 is located below the position where the collection temporary holding unit 18 has moved in the direction of arrow J. be arranged, the coin collection box 20 and the recovery return box 21 is adapted to draw out of the apparatus from the apparatus by opening the door provided on the front of the device (front). When the coin recovery box 20 is in the apparatus, the upper surface is open, but when it is pulled out from the apparatus, a shutter (not shown) is closed so as to close the upper surface and the coin cannot be taken out unless unlocked.

  The collection temporary holding unit 18, the coin collection box 20, and the collection return box 21 may have a structure capable of storing coins by denomination in the same manner as the denomination temporary holding units 11a to 11f, the coin return box 13, and the like. . For example, the coin recovery box 20 has a structure having a denomination coin recovery box similar to the denomination coin return boxes 14a to 14f of the coin return box 13, and similarly, the recovery return box 21 has a structure having a denomination coin return box. Good.

The operation of the first embodiment having the above-described configuration will be described.
Note that the operation of each unit described below is controlled by a control unit (not shown) based on a program (software) stored in a storage unit (not shown).
First, the process of depositing or counting coins carried from a register will be described. When the cashier puts coins into the coin insertion unit 1 in a lump, the coins fall into the coin feeding unit 2, and the coin feeding unit 2 separates the coins one by one and feeds them out from the coin feeding outlet to the coin recognition unit 3. . The coin recognition unit 3 recognizes the true / false of the coin, the denomination, etc. based on the characteristics of the coin detected by a sensor (not shown), and after counting the coins whose denomination is determined with the true coin , And sent to the sorting conveyance path 4.

  The reject port 5 of the sorting transport path 4 and the sorting gates 7 of the receiving terminals 6a to 6f of the denominations are normally closed, but the opening and closing is controlled according to the recognition result. For example, for a coin recognized as reject by the recognition unit 3, a sorting gate 7 is opened by a solenoid (not shown), and the coin is dropped from the reject port 5 into the reject coin storage unit 8 by a chute as indicated by an arrow R and accumulated. . The reject coins accumulated in the reject coin accommodating portion 8 can be taken out by opening the door 9. When the coin is a true coin, the sorting gate 7 corresponding to the denomination receiving ports 6a to 6f is opened by a solenoid (not shown) according to the denomination recognition result, and the coin is indicated by an arrow Q for the denomination. It is dropped onto the temporary holding portions 11a to 11f by the chute and accumulated on the guide 12.

After the accumulated amount (the number of accumulated sheets) of any one of the temporary holding units 11a to 11f reaches a predetermined set amount or when there is no coin in the coin feeding unit 2, the feeding process of the coin feeding unit 2 is stopped. Then, after the conveyance process by the sorting conveyance path 4 and the recognition process by the coin recognition unit 3 are completed, the process is temporarily terminated.
After that, the amount of money and the total amount based on the counting result are displayed on the display unit (not shown), let the cashier check, and if the current process is payment, use the operation button on the screen to check whether it can be stored. Select input.

  Here, when an input indicating that storage is possible is performed, the temporary storage units 11a to 11f are moved in the direction of the arrow S from the guide 12 by a temporary storage unit movement motor (not shown), whereby the coins accumulated on the guide 12 are collected. It falls freely and is stored in the withdrawal hoppers 15a to 15f by denomination. After the storage is completed, the temporary holding portions 11a to 11f are returned to the guide 12 by the reverse rotation of the temporary holding portion moving motor.

  On the other hand, if the storage is rejected, that is, the storage is canceled or if the current process is counting, or if a jam occurs during the deposit process, the temporary storage units 11a to 11f are moved on the guide 12 by a temporary storage unit moving motor (not shown). The coins accumulated on the guide 12 fall freely and are stored in the denomination coin return boxes 14a to 14f of the coin return box 13 according to denomination. After the storage is completed, the temporary holding portions 11a to 11f are returned to the guide 12 by the reverse rotation of the temporary holding portion moving motor.

In this way, the coins stored in denominations in the denomination coin return boxes 14a to 14f can be taken out by pulling out the coin return box 13 from the apparatus.
When coins remain in the coin payout unit 2, the same processing as described above is repeated.
In order to prevent an erroneous operation, an electromagnetic lock is applied by a solenoid or the like so that the coin return box 13 cannot be pulled out at the time of depositing or counting, and the lock is released when the coin is taken out. Is omitted.

  Next, a description will be given of the withdrawal of coins as change reserves used in the register and the withdrawal process of coins for exchange. First, when the number of coins to be dispensed for each denomination is instructed (input) on a withdrawal screen displayed on a display unit (not shown), a withdrawal provided at the end of each type of withdrawal hoppers 15a to 15f. The withdrawal gate 22 as the destination switching means is switched so as to guide the coin to the route indicated by the arrow T.

  Thereafter, coins of the corresponding denomination are fed out from the outlet by unillustrated unwinding means provided in the denomination-type dispensing hoppers 15a to 15f. It falls into the withdrawal box 16 and is accumulated in the withdrawal boxes 17a to 17f according to denomination.

Thus, the coins stored in the denomination small boxes 17a to 17f by denomination can be taken out by pulling out the coin dispensing box 16 from the apparatus.
In order to prevent an erroneous operation, an electromagnetic lock is applied with a solenoid or the like so that the coin dispensing box 16 cannot be withdrawn at the start of the dispensing process, and the lock is released when the coin is taken out. Is omitted.

Next, a description will be given of a process of collecting the sales money from the money-type withdrawal hoppers 15a to 15f into the coin collection box 20, and collecting coins that are likely to overflow during the deposit process into the coin collection box 20.
For example, when a collection instruction is sent from a higher-level device connected to this device, a withdrawal gate 22 which is a withdrawal destination switching means provided at the end of the outlets of the withdrawal hoppers 15a to 15f according to denominations receives coins. It is switched to guide to the route of arrow U.

Thereafter, coins of the corresponding denomination are fed out from the outlet by unillustrated feeding means provided in the denomination-type dispensing hoppers 15a to 15f, and the fed coins pass through the chute by the route of the arrow U by the dispensing gate 22 and collected. It falls on the temporary holding part 18 and is collected on the guide 19.
When the accumulation of coins in the collection temporary holding unit 18 is completed, the collection temporary holding unit 18 is moved from the guide 19 in the direction of the arrow K by a collection temporary holding unit moving motor (not shown), and thus is collected on the guide 19. The coins fall freely and are stored in the coin collection box 20. After the storage is completed, the collection temporary holding unit 18 is returned to the guide 19 by the reverse rotation of the collection temporary holding unit moving motor.

  In this way, coins are collected into the coin collection box 20, but if a withdrawal jam occurs during the collection of coins from the money-type withdrawal hoppers 15a to 15f, The number of sheets becomes uncertain. In other words, coins fed out from the money-type withdrawal hoppers 15a to 15f are checked one by one by a sensor (not shown), but when a jam occurs, the coin before the check may be spilled during the jam processing, As a result, the number of coins paid out becomes uncertain. Therefore, when a feeding jam occurs, the coins in the collection temporary storage unit 18 are moved and stored in the collection return box 21.

In this case, first, the collection temporary holding unit 18 is moved from the guide 19 in the direction of arrow J by a collection temporary holding unit moving motor (not shown), whereby the coins accumulated on the guide 19 are freely dropped to collect the return box 21. Store inside. After the storage is completed, the collection temporary holding unit 18 is returned to the guide 19 by the reverse rotation of the collection temporary holding unit moving motor.
The coin collection box 20 and the collection return box 21 that store coins are taken out from the device by opening the door provided on the front of the device when the capacity is full (full), at a predetermined time of tightening, etc. And

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the coin return box 13 that can be pulled out from the front of the apparatus is provided, and the coins temporarily held in the denominations in the denomination temporary holding units 11a to 11f after counting the coins are stored in the coin return box 13. Since they are stored in denominations, the effect that they can be used as a coin counter can be obtained.

Further, a collection temporary holding unit 18 is provided separately from the denomination temporary holding units 11a to 11f, and the collecting coins fed out from the denomination-type withdrawal hoppers 15a to 15f are temporarily held in the collection temporary holding unit 18. Therefore, when a jam or the like occurs when the coins for collection from the money-type withdrawal hoppers 15a to 15f are fed out, it is possible to prevent the coins temporarily held in the collection temporary holding unit 18 from being stored in the coin collection box 20. The effect that the number of coins and the amount of coins in the coin recovery box 20 can be prevented from becoming unknown is also obtained, and the trouble caused by the number of coins and the amount of coins in the coin recovery box 20 becoming unknown can also be prevented.
Furthermore, since the coins are transported only by the sorting transport path 4 after the coin recognition unit 3 and the other structure adopts a structure in which the coins are dropped, there is an advantage that it can be realized at low cost.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the main part of the second embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment, the coin dispensing box 16 can be pulled out of the apparatus by a slide rail 25. FIG. The slide rail 25 is provided with a dispensing box tray 24 that can removably store the coin dispensing box 16, and the coin dispensing box 16 is provided with a handle 27.

The handle 27 is rotatable and is normally in a collapsed state as shown in FIG. Thus, when the coin dispensing box 16 stored in the dispensing box tray 24 is inserted into the apparatus, the coins fed from the denomination dispensing hoppers 15a to 15f are stored in the denomination dispensing boxes 17a to 17f. In addition, the handle 27 does not get in the way, and the handle 27 does not hinder the space. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the handle 27 is pulled out from the apparatus, and the coin dispensing box 16 can be taken out from the dispensing box tray 24 with the handle 27.
The coin return box 13 may have the same structure.

Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
In the second embodiment having such a configuration, coins paid out from the denomination-type dispensing hoppers 15a to 15f are stored in denomination-type dispensing small boxes 17a to 17f as in the first embodiment. Thereafter, the coin dispensing box 16 is pulled out of the apparatus together with the dispensing box tray 24 by the slide rail 25, the handle 27 is raised, and the coin dispensing box 16 is taken out from the dispensing box tray 24 with the handle 27. Then, the coin dispensing box 16 is carried to the register as it is, and coins are taken out from the denomination dispensing boxes 17a to 17f and transferred to the register.

In this case as well, at the start of the dispensing process, an electromagnetic lock is applied with a solenoid or the like so that the coin dispensing box 16 cannot be withdrawn, and the lock is released when the coin dispensing box 16 is taken out. Will not be described.
When the coin return box 13 has the same structure, the coin return box 13 containing the coins after counting can be similarly transported to the register and transferred to the register.

  In the second embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained. That is, since the coin dispensing box 16 is provided in the lower part in the apparatus as shown in FIG. 1, after pulling out the coin dispensing box 16 together with the dispensing box tray 24 from the apparatus, the handle 27 is raised and the handle 27, the coin dispensing box 16 can be taken out from the dispensing box tray 24. Therefore, compared to the operation of pulling out or inserting the coin dispensing box 16 directly from the apparatus, it can be operated with one hand, and can be operated without squatting or bending the body during operation. The operability can be greatly improved, such as less burden on the body and easier operation.

Further, the provision of the handle 27 in the coin dispensing box 16 makes it possible to easily carry the coins to the register with one hand without spilling the coins, thereby improving the transportability and facilitating the transfer of the coins. can get.
The same effect can be obtained when the coin return box 13 has the same structure.

  Next, a third embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of the main part showing the third embodiment of the present invention, and an example of a return box and a withdrawal box that can be replaced with the coin return box 13 and the coin withdrawal box 16 in the first and second embodiments. In this case, the equipment that is subject to the deposit or withdrawal of coins by this device includes not only the register, but also vending machines and ticket machines, etc. set to target.

  FIG. 10A is a perspective view of a collective return box 29 as a coin return box replaceable with the coin return box 13, and is used for depositing a small number of sheets. A slope 30 is provided in the collective return box 29, and the slope 30 is inclined downward from the back toward the front. In addition, a collectable return tray 31 is disposed in front of the collective return box 29, and coins that slide down the slope 30 are accumulated in the collective return tray 31.

  FIG. 10B is a perspective view of a collective dispensing box 32 as a coin dispensing box replaceable with the coin dispensing box 16, and is used for dispensing a small number of sheets. A slope 33 is provided in the collective dispensing box 32, and the slope 33 is inclined downward from the back toward the front. In addition, a collectable dispensing tray 34 that can be taken out is disposed in front of the collective dispensing box 32, and coins that slide down the slope 33 are accumulated in the collective dispensing tray 34.

  FIG. 10C is a perspective view of a two-denomination-type dispensing box 35 as a coin-depositing box that can be replaced with a coin-depositing box 16. And two 100 yen type withdrawal boxes 36a and 36b for 100 yen are arranged and can be taken out respectively.

  FIG. 10 (d) is a side view showing a state in which the two denomination dispensing box 35 is mounted on the apparatus. As shown in this figure, the two denomination type dispensing boxes 36a, 36b are denomination type dispensing hoppers 15a. The coins paid out from the second money type withdrawal hopper 15b from the front and the second money type withdrawal hopper 15e from behind are stored.

FIG. 10E is a perspective view of a 4-denomination-type dispensing box 37 as a coin dispensing box replaceable with the coin dispensing box 16. In the four denomination dispensing box 37, two large denomination boxes 38a and 38b according to denomination and two other small denomination boxes 39a and 39b according to denomination are arranged and can be taken out. Here, for example, 10 yen and 100 yen, which have a high usage fee, are allocated to the large-sized money withdrawal boxes 38a and 38b, and 50 yen and 500 yen are allocated to the small-sized money dispensing boxes 39a and 39b for use. It has become.
The four denomination dispensing box 37 can be used in the same manner by mounting it in the apparatus in the same manner as the two denomination dispensing box 35.

  The operation of the third embodiment having such a configuration will be described. The convenience of the return box and the withdrawal box in the coin processing device is improved by changing the form depending on the business. For example, when this device is used for collecting money by a foreign agent such as a financial institution or a courier, it makes sense to use a denomination for small deposits or small withdrawals (withdrawal of change reserves). A small storage box that can be held with one hand is more convenient.

In such a case, instead of the coin return box 13 and the coin dispensing box 16 in the first and second embodiments, the collective return box 29 shown in FIG. The collective dispensing box 32 is attached to the apparatus.
In this state, when the number of coins to be dispensed for each denomination is input and the withdrawal is instructed, the coins of the corresponding denomination are paid out from the denomination withdrawal hoppers 15a to 15f according to the procedure described in the first embodiment. The coins that have fallen into the collective dispensing box 32 are slid forward by the inclination of the slope 30 and accumulated in the collective dispensing tray 34.

Thereafter, the collective withdrawal box 32 is pulled out a little, the collective withdrawal tray 34 at the front is taken out, and the coins are taken out from the collective withdrawal tray 34.
Also in the case of a return at the time of deposit processing, when coins of each denomination fall from the denomination temporary storage unit 11 to the collective return box 29, the fallen coins slide forward due to the slope 33 and accumulate in the collective return tray 31. Therefore, the collective return box 29 is pulled out a little, the collective return tray 31 at the front is taken out, and the coins are taken out from the collective withdrawal tray 34.

  On the other hand, in the case of withdrawing change reserves from vending machines, ticket vending machines, etc., 1 yen and 5 yen are not used in most cases, but 10 yen and 100 yen are often withdrawn in large quantities. In such a case, in place of the coin dispensing box 16 in the first and second embodiments, the two denomination dispensing box 35 shown in FIG. 10 (d) in advance, or shown in FIG. 10 (e). In addition, the 4 denomination dispensing box 37 is attached to the apparatus.

In this state, when the number of coins to be dispensed for each denomination is input and the withdrawal is instructed, the coins of the corresponding denomination are paid out from the denomination withdrawal hoppers 15a to 15f according to the procedure described in the first embodiment. The denomination type withdrawal boxes 36a, 36b in the 2-denomination-type withdrawal box 35 or the denomination-type large withdrawal boxes 38a, 38b and the denomination-type small withdrawal boxes 39a, 39b Fall and accumulate.
Thereafter, the withdrawal box 35 for 2 denominations or the withdrawal box 37 for 4 denominations is pulled out, the withdrawal box 36a, 36b by type, or the large withdrawal box 38a, 38b and the small withdrawal box 39a by type. Remove coins from 39b.

According to the third embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the first embodiment.
First, the convenience is improved by attaching the collective return box 29 and the collective withdrawal box 32 according to the business condition of the user, and the collective return box 29 and the collective withdrawal box 32 do not need to be pulled out from the apparatus. By pulling out a little and taking out the collective return tray 31 and the collective withdrawal tray 34, the coins can be taken out, so that an effect of being light and having good operability can be obtained.

  In addition, by using a 2-denomination-type withdrawal box 35 or a 4-denomination-type withdrawal box 37 with limited denominations, a large amount of coins can be withdrawn at one time, and the denomination of the coins is not biased. Considering the positions of the denominations of the dispensing hoppers 15a to 15f, an effect that coins can be efficiently accumulated is also obtained.

Furthermore, in the 4 denomination dispensing box 37, taking into account the capacity according to the application, denominations with a large amount such as 10 yen or 100 yen can be accumulated more than other denominations. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently use the space, and in particular, if the slide rail 25 can be put in and out in combination with the second embodiment, the four-denomination cash-out box 37 can be easily replaced and operated. The effect that property improves more is also acquired.
Note that the lump-sum withdrawal box 32, the denomination dispensing box 35, and the four denomination dispensing box 37 are connected to the apparatus by the slide rail 25 and the dispensing box tray 24 in the same manner as the coin dispensing box 16. You may make it go in and out.

  Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, for example, the coin dispensing box 16 in the first and second embodiments, the collective dispensing box 32 and the two denomination dispensing box 35 described in the third embodiment are used. Withdraw money in combination.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing an example of detection of each dispensing box in the fourth embodiment. In this fourth embodiment, an identification member 41 is provided on the rear side of the coin dispensing box 16 as shown in FIG. 11 (b), an identification member 42 is provided on the rear side of the collective dispensing box 32 as shown in FIG. 11 (b), and an identification member is provided on the rear side of the two-denomination dispensing box 35 as shown in FIG. 11 (c). 41 and 42 are provided. The positions of the identification members 41 and 42 are shifted up and down, and sensors 43 and 44 comprising a light emitting element and a light receiving element for detecting the identification members 41 and 42 are arranged on the apparatus side corresponding to the positions of the identification members 41 and 42. It is provided in two upper and lower stages. FIG. 11D shows a state in which none of the coin dispensing box 16, the collective dispensing box 32, and the two denomination dispensing box 35 is attached to the apparatus.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to such a configuration, the coin-type withdrawal boxes 16a to 17f, the batch withdrawal tray according to the coin withdrawal box 16, the batch withdrawal box 32, and the two-denomination withdrawal box 35 are provided. 34, the maximum number of coins that can be accumulated (the maximum number of sheets that can be accommodated) for each of the money-type dispensing boxes 36a and 36b is set. For example, 100 denominations for denomination small boxes 17a to 17f, 100 total denominations for collective withdrawal tray 34, and 10 for denomination withdrawal boxes 36a and 36b. Only 300 yen for 100 yen and 100 yen each.

  Next, the operation will be described. Any one of the coin dispensing box 16, the collective dispensing box 32, and the two denomination dispensing box 35 is attached to the apparatus. When the coin dispensing box 16 is attached to the apparatus as shown in FIG. 11A, the sensor 43 is shielded from light by the identification member 41 and the sensor 44 is not shielded, so the coin dispensing box 16 is attached on the apparatus side. Can be identified.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, when the collective dispensing box 32 is attached to the apparatus, the sensor 43 is not shielded and the sensor 44 is shielded from light by the identification member 42. 32 can be identified as being mounted. Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (c), when the two-denomination-type dispensing box 35 is attached to the apparatus, the sensor 43 is shielded by the identification member 41 and the sensor 44 is also shielded by the identification member 42. Then, it can be identified that the withdrawal box 35 for two denominations is attached.

  In this way, since the apparatus can recognize that any of the coin dispensing box 16, the collective dispensing box 32, and the two denomination dispensing box 35 is mounted, the denomination set in advance accordingly. According to the maximum number of sheets that can be collected, coins are paid out from the money-type withdrawal hoppers 15a to 15f, and accumulated in the money-type withdrawal boxes 17a to 17f, the collective withdrawal tray 34, and the money-type withdrawal boxes 36a and 36b. .

  In this case, after attaching one of the coin dispensing box 16, the collective dispensing box 32, and the two denomination dispensing box 35, the coin denomination and the number of coins are displayed on a dispensing screen on a display unit (not shown). It is possible to input coins and pay out coins from the withdrawal hoppers 15a to 15f according to the type. However, in this case, for example, a denomination other than the corresponding denomination even though the denomination dispensing box 35 is attached. Is designated, it is also possible to request a change in denomination, and it is possible to forcibly pay out coins according to the maximum number of sheets that can be accumulated for each denomination that is set in advance.

Further, the money type dispensing hoppers 15a to 15f are grouped into the front three and the rear three, and the total number of payouts of each group is limited to be the maximum stackable number of denomination dispensing boxes 35, Various controls are possible, such as displaying that collection is not possible.
In the case of using the 4 denomination dispensing box 37, the withdrawal can be performed in the same manner.

  Further, when the coin return box 13 and the collective return box 29 are used together, the coin return box 13 and the collective return box 29 can be identified on the apparatus side by combining the identification members 41 and 42 and the sensors 43 and 44. Therefore, it is possible to automatically limit the number of deposits that can be accommodated in the denomination temporary holding unit according to the identified coin return box 13 and collective return box 29, and by doing so, the collective return box 29 It is possible to prevent coins from overflowing from the collective return box 29 when the is inserted incorrectly. In addition to this, it is also possible to limit the number of sheets that can be deposited once to the collective return box 29 to a fixed number of denominations, and in this way, the collective return box 29 is similarly erroneously mounted. At this time, it is possible to prevent coins from overflowing from the collective return box 29.

  According to the fourth embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the first embodiment. First, the apparatus side can recognize that any one of the coin dispensing box 16, the collective dispensing box 32, and the two denomination dispensing box 35 is mounted, and the coin dispensing box 16 The maximum number of coins that can be accumulated in each of the withdrawal boxes 32a to 17f, the batch withdrawal tray 34, and the withdrawal boxes 36a and 36b according to the withdrawal box 32 and the withdrawal box 35 for two denominations. Since the (maximum capacity) is set, it is possible to automatically dispense coins according to the type of the withdrawal box, preventing coins from overflowing from the withdrawal box. be able to.

  Moreover, since the types of the dispensing boxes can be identified by the combination of the two identification members 41 and 42 and the two sensors 43 and 44 with respect to the three types of dispensing boxes, the apparatus is not complicated. In addition to being able to be realized at a low cost, even if the number of types of dispensing boxes is three or more, it is possible to cope with the situation without increasing the number of identification members and the number of sensors so much, so the effect becomes greater.

  Next, a fifth embodiment will be described. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the main part of the fifth embodiment. In this embodiment, a smooth protrusion 45 such as a hemisphere is provided on the bottom surface of the collective return box 29 or the collective dispensing box 32, and this collective return is performed. A hole 47 is provided in the base surface 46 on the apparatus side that receives the box 29 and the collective dispensing box 32.

  By adopting such a configuration, when the collective return box 29 and the collective dispensing box 32 are pulled out, the protrusion 45 and the hole 47 are fitted, so that vibration due to withdrawal is applied, so that the coins can be sloped 30 or 33. The effect that it can be surely accumulated in the collective return tray 31 and the collective withdrawal tray 34 is obtained.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Coin insertion part 2 Coin feeding part 3 Coin recognition part 4 Sorting conveyance path 5 Rejection port 6a-6f Receipt 7 Sorting gate 8 Reject coin accommodating part 9 Door 11a-11f Money-type temporary storage part 12 Guide 13 Coin return box 15a- 15f Money-type withdrawal hopper 16 Coin-drawn boxes 17a to 17f Money-type withdrawal boxes 18 Collection temporary storage unit 19 Guide 20 Coin collection box 21 Collection return box 22 withdrawal gate 24 withdrawal box tray 25 Slide rail 27 Handle 29 Collective return box 30 Slope 31 Collective return tray 32 Collective withdrawal box 33 Slope 34 Collective withdrawal tray 35 Disposal box for two denominations 36a, 36b Dispensing box for denominations 37 Dispensing box for four denominations 38a, 38b Denominations of denominations Large dispensing box 39a, 39b Small type dispensing box 41, 42 Identification member 43, 44 Sensor 45 Projection 46 Scan surface 47 holes

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A coin feeding unit that feeds the inserted coins one by one, a coin recognition unit that recognizes the denomination of the coins fed out by the coin feeding unit and counts the coins whose denomination is recognized, and the coin recognition unit a denomination escrow unit to the counted coins temporarily holds denomination, and denomination dispensing hopper for accommodating coins by denomination, coin accommodating coins fed from the denomination dispensing hopper A coin and a coin return box installed separately from the coin dispensing box that can be collected out of the apparatus and can be collected by type of coin ,
During the counting process, the coins temporarily held in the denomination temporary holding unit are accumulated in the coin return box,
In the case of deposit processing, the coin processing apparatus is characterized in that the coin temporarily held in the denomination temporary holding unit is stored in the denomination withdrawal hopper. The coin processing device according to claim 1,
The temporary holding portion is formed in a structure arranged in a straight line by partitioning the inside of the frame surrounding the four surrounding surfaces into denominations, the guide that forms the bottom of the frame is fixed, and the frame is moved in the left-right direction with respect to the guide . coins by moving toward one dropped to the coin return box, a coin processing apparatus characterized by dropping the coin in the denomination dispensing hopper by moving to the other. The coin processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
The coin return apparatus is characterized in that the coin return box can accumulate coins by denomination. The coin processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
The coin return box has a slope inclined downward from the back to the front, and a collectable return tray that can be taken out is arranged at the front, and the coins of each denomination are transferred to the collective return tray by the slope. A coin processing device characterized in that it is accumulated inside. A denomination-type withdrawal hopper for storing coins in denominations, a collection temporary holding unit for temporarily detaining coins fed out from the denomination-type withdrawal hopper, and coins fed out from the denomination-type withdrawal hopper A coin dispensing box to be stored, a coin collection box that collects coins that can be withdrawn and collected outside the apparatus, and a collection return box that can be withdrawn outside the apparatus and installed separately from the coin dispensing box. ,
In the case of coin recovery processing, when a feeding jam occurs during the feeding of coins from the denomination-type dispensing hopper, the coins temporarily held in the collection temporary holding unit are accumulated in a collection return box Processing equipment. The coin processing device according to claim 5,
The collecting escrow unit is constituted by a stationary guide which forms the frame and its bottom surrounding the periphery four sides, said frame coins by moving into one of the left and right direction relative to the guide in the coin collection box is dropped, the coin processing apparatus characterized by dropping the coin to the collection return box by moving to the other. In the coin processing apparatus according to claim 5 or 6,
The said collection temporary storage part is formed in the structure arranged in a straight line by dividing the inside of the said frame into denominations, and coins can be collected in denominations. In the coin processing apparatus of any one of Claims 5-7,
The coin recovery unit is capable of storing coins according to denominations. In the coin processing apparatus according to any one of claims 5 to 8,
The coin recovery unit is provided with a denomination collection box capable of collecting coins in denominations. The coin processing device according to any one of claims 5 to 9,
The coin return apparatus, wherein the recovery return box includes a denomination return box capable of collecting coins in denominations. The coin processing device according to any one of claims 5 to 9,
The collection return box has a slope inclined downward from the back to the front, a collection return tray that can be taken out is arranged at the front, and coins of each denomination are collected by the slope into the collection return tray. A coin processing device characterized in that it is accumulated inside. A coin feeding section for feeding out the inserted coins one by one;
A coin recognizing unit for recognizing the denomination of the coins fed by the coin paying unit and counting the coins recognized for the denominations;
A sorting port having a reject port for dropping coins recognized as reject by the coin recognition unit, and a denomination receiving port for denomination of coins recognized and counted in denominations;
A reject coin receiving unit for collecting coins dropped from the reject port ;
A denomination temporary holding unit for temporarily holding a coin that has fallen from the denomination receiving port in the denomination,
When a jam occurs during the coin return process, the counting process, and the deposit process, a coin return box for storing the coins temporarily held in the denomination temporary holding unit;
A money-type withdrawal hopper for storing coins temporarily held in the money-type temporary holding section during the deposit process;
During the withdrawal process, a coin dispensing box for storing coins paid out from the withdrawal hopper according to the money type,
During the collection process, a collection temporary holding unit that temporarily holds the coins paid out from the money withdrawal hopper in the money type,
A coin collection box for storing coins temporarily held in the collection temporary holding unit;
When a jam occurs during the collection process, the coins temporarily stored in the recovery temporary storage unit are stored , and a recovery return box installed separately from the coin dispensing box is provided.
The coin processing apparatus, wherein the coin return box, the coin dispensing box, the coin collection box, and the collection return box can be pulled out from the apparatus. The coin processing device according to claim 12,
The said coin dispensing box is equipped with the money-type dispensing small box which can take out a coin for every denomination, The coin processing apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. The coin processing device according to claim 12,
Coin processing apparatus characterized by comprising a Rukin type dispensing casket to house the specific denomination coins the coin box. The coin processing device according to claim 12,
2. The coin processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the coin dispensing box comprises a denomination type large dispensing box and a denomination type small dispensing box. The coin processing device according to any one of claims 12 to 15,
A coin processing apparatus, characterized in that a dispensing box tray that can be put in and out of the apparatus is provided by a slide rail, and the coin dispensing box can be detachably stored in the dispensing box tray. A coin feeding section for feeding out the inserted coins one by one;
A coin recognizing unit for recognizing the denomination of the coins fed by the coin paying unit and counting the coins recognized for the denominations;
A sorting port having a reject port for dropping coins recognized as reject by the coin recognition unit, and a denomination receiving port for denomination of coins recognized and counted in denominations;
A reject coin receiving unit for collecting coins dropped from the reject port;
A denomination temporary holding unit for temporarily holding a coin that has fallen from the denomination receiving port in the denomination,
When a jam occurs during the coin return process, the counting process, and the deposit process, a coin return box for storing the coins temporarily held in the denomination temporary holding unit;
A money-type withdrawal hopper for storing coins temporarily held in the money-type temporary holding section during the deposit process;
During the withdrawal process, a coin dispensing box for storing coins paid out from the withdrawal hopper according to the money type,
During the collection process, a collection temporary holding unit that temporarily holds the coins paid out from the money withdrawal hopper in the money type,
A coin collection box for storing coins temporarily held in the collection temporary holding unit;
When a jam occurs during the recovery process, the recovery temporary storage unit stores the coins temporarily held, and includes a recovery return box installed separately from the coin return box,
The coin processing apparatus, wherein the coin return box, the coin dispensing box, the coin collection box, and the collection return box can be pulled out from the apparatus.

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