JP6618784B2 - Bar metal storage device and mounting part - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a bar metal storage device for storing, in a standing position, a bar metal coin in which a certain number of coins of the same denomination (for example, 20 or 50) are collected into a bar shape and wrapped with a film or wrapping paper, etc. It is related with the mounting part provided in such a bar metal storage apparatus.

  Conventionally, various types of bar metal storage devices that store a plurality of bar metal coins in a standing state are known. (For example, refer patent document 1 etc.). In the money management apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1, a coin storage drawer in which ten types of bar coins of a plurality of denominations are stored in a standing state in a storage section of a coin storage container, for each denomination. Is provided to be able to be pulled out from the housing to the front side.

JP 2013-140643 A

  In a conventional money management device as disclosed in Patent Document 1 and the like, coin storage is generally performed so that a bar metal coin formed from 50 coins is stored in a standing state in a coin storage container of a bar metal storage drawer. The depth of the container storage compartment is set. On the other hand, as a bar metal coin, there is a bar metal coin (that is, a small number of bar metal coins) formed of 20 coins in addition to those formed of 50 coins. When a small number of bar metal coins formed from coins are stored in the coin storage container of the bar metal storage drawer, the height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins stored is lowered. There is a problem that it becomes difficult for a person to take out a small number of bar metal coins from the coin storage container of the bar metal storage drawer.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of such points, and even when a small number of bar metal coins formed from a smaller number of coins than a predetermined number (for example, 50) are stored in the storage unit, the present invention has been made. It is an object of the present invention to provide a bar metal storage device capable of easily taking out a small number of bar metal coins from the storage unit and a mounting portion provided in such a bar metal storage device.

The bar metal storage device of the present invention is formed from a housing, a drawer portion housed in the housing and capable of being pulled out from the housing, and a predetermined number of coins provided in the drawer portion. A storage unit in which a bar metal coin to be stored is stored in a standing position, and a mounting unit that is detachably mounted on the storage unit, and the denomination of the bar metal coin to be stored in the storage unit is in advance When the small-sized bar metal coin of the denomination allocated to the storage unit is stored in the storage unit and formed from a smaller number of coins than the predetermined number, A small number of bar metal coins are placed on the mounting section mounted on the storage section, and are formed from the predetermined number of coins and are of the denomination assigned to the storage section. Level of the upper edge of the bar metal coin when the is stored in the storage unit And the height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins when the small number of bar metal coins of the denomination assigned to the storage unit are placed on the mounting unit mounted on the storage unit, Are substantially the same size .

  According to such a bar metal storage device, the storage unit in which bar metal coins formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins are stored in a standing state is formed from a smaller number of coins. It is possible to store the small number of bar metal coins so that the height level of the upper edge is substantially the same as the height level of the upper edge when a bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number of coins is stored. Therefore, even when a small number of bar metal coins are stored in the storage unit, the small number of bar metal coins can be easily taken out from the storage unit.

Moreover, in the bar metal storage device of the present invention, the storage unit is provided with a plurality of types having different heights provided to correspond to each of a plurality of types of coins constituting the small number of bar metal coins. The mounting portion may be detachably mounted.

  The metal bar storage device of the present invention may further include a mounting detection unit that detects whether or not the mounting unit is mounted on the storage unit.

In this case, in the bar metal storage device of the present invention, the number of coins constituting the bar metal coin stored in the storage unit is the predetermined number based on the detection result by the mounting detection unit , or the predetermined number A coin number specifying means for specifying that the number is smaller than the number may be further provided.

The bar metal storage device of the present invention is provided in the storage unit, and has a weight meter for measuring the weight of the bar metal coin stored in the storage unit, and a predetermined amount in the storage unit to which the mounting unit is mounted. First determination means for determining whether or not a small number of bar metal coins of the denomination are stored, wherein the weight of the mounting portion is the storage portion in which the mounting portion is mounted from the predetermined number The weight of the number of coins of the number of coins constituting the small number of bar metal coins stored in the product multiplied by the maximum number of bar metal coins stored in the storage unit, The first judging means is a state in which a small number of bar metal coins of a predetermined denomination are full in the storage unit detected by the mounting detection unit based on the measurement result of the weighing scale. It may be configured to determine whether or not it is stored.

In the bar metal storage device according to the present invention, the mounting unit is mounted based on a denomination determination unit that determines the denomination of the bar metal coin stored in the storage unit, and a determination result by the denomination determination unit. It may further comprise a second determination means for determining whether or not a small number of bar metal coins of a predetermined denomination are stored in the storage unit detected by the mounting detection unit .

Also, a mounting detection unit that detects whether or not the mounting unit is mounted in the storage unit, a denomination determination unit that determines a denomination of a bar metal coin stored in the storage unit, and the denomination Based on the determination result by the determination unit, it is determined whether or not a small number of bar metal coins of a predetermined denomination are stored in the storage unit detected by the mounting detection unit that the mounting unit is mounted. Second determinator, wherein the denomination determining unit has a predetermined height level at the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage unit to which the mounting unit is mounted. An upper edge detection unit that detects whether the mounting unit is mounted on the storage unit by the mounting detection unit, and the mounting unit The upper end of a small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage part to which is mounted When the upper edge detection unit detects that the height level of the sheet is different from a predetermined height level, the small number of metal bars of a denomination other than a predetermined denomination is stored in the storage unit in which the mounting unit is mounted. You may come to judge that the coin is accommodated.

  Alternatively, the denomination determining unit includes an imaging unit that images an upper surface or a lower surface of a small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage unit in which the mounting unit is mounted, and the denomination determining unit includes the imaging unit The denomination of the small number of bar metal coins may be determined based on the image of the upper or lower surface of the small number of bar metal coins imaged by the unit.

  In the bar metal storage device of the present invention, the storage portion may be composed of a plurality of types having different bottom surface height levels.

The mounting portion of the present invention is a mounting portion that is detachably attached to a storage portion of a bar metal storage device, and a denomination of a bar metal coin to be stored in the storage portion is assigned to the storage portion in advance. In the storage unit, a bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number of coins is stored in a standing state, and the storage unit is formed from a smaller number of coins than the predetermined number. When the small number of bar metal coins of the denomination assigned to the storage unit are stored, the small number of bar metal coins are placed on the mounting unit mounted on the storage unit. A height level of an upper edge of the bar metal coin when the bar metal coin of the denomination assigned to the storage unit formed from the predetermined number of coins is stored in the storage unit; and the storage unit A small number of bar metal coins of the denomination assigned to is mounted in the storage unit Wherein the serial and height level of the upper edge of the small number coin-roll when placed on the mounting portion is substantially the same size.

  When such a mounting portion is used, the mounting portion is mounted on the storage portion by mounting the mounting portion on the storage portion in which a small number of bar metal coins formed from a predetermined number of coins are to be stored. When the small number of bar metal coins are stored in the storage unit, the height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins can be increased by placing the small number of bar metal coins on the mounted part. However, it is possible to easily take out a small number of bar metal coins from the storage unit.

  According to the bar metal storage device and the mounting unit of the present invention, even when a small number of bar metal coins formed from a smaller number of coins than a predetermined number (for example, 50) are stored in the storage unit, there are few It is possible to make it easier to take out the number of bar metal coins.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the money deposit or withdrawal machine by embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the drawer | drawing-out part of the bar metal coin storage unit in the money deposit or withdrawal machine shown in FIG. It is a cross-sectional perspective view which shows the structure of the storage part provided in the drawer | drawing-out part shown in FIG. 2, and the mounting part with which the said storage part is mounted | worn. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the state before the mounting part shown in FIG. 3 is mounted | worn with a storage part. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows a state when the mounting part shown in FIG. 3 is mounted | worn with the accommodating part. FIG. 6 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view showing a region indicated by reference symbol A shown in FIG. 5 in an enlarged manner. It is a side view which shows roughly the structure at the time of the drawer part of a bar metal coin storage unit being drawn out from a housing | casing in the money deposit or withdrawal machine shown in FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the control system in the money deposit or withdrawal machine shown in FIG. (A)-(c) is a top view which shows the various structural examples of the storage division of the accommodating part provided in the bar metal coin storage unit of the money depositing and dispensing machine by this Embodiment. (A) and (b) are the top views and longitudinal cross-sectional views which show the structural example of the storage division of another storage part provided in the bar metal coin storage unit of the money depositing and dispensing machine by this Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the money management apparatus by another embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the drawer | drawing-out part of the bar metal coin storage unit in the money management apparatus shown in FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. 10 is a figure which shows the mounting part provided in the money depositing / withdrawing machine which concerns on this Embodiment, and such a money depositing / withdrawing machine. Among these, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the money depositing and dispensing machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the drawer portion of the bar metal coin storage unit in the money depositing and dispensing machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view. 3 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the configuration of the storage portion provided in the drawer portion shown in FIG. 2 and the mounting portion attached to the storage portion, and FIG. 4 shows the mounting portion shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state before being attached to the storage portion, and FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state when the attachment portion shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the storage portion. FIG. 6 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view showing the region indicated by the reference symbol A shown in FIG. 5 in an enlarged manner. FIG. 7 is a side view schematically showing a configuration when the drawer portion of the bar metal coin storage unit is pulled out from the housing in the money depositing and dispensing machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of a control system in the money depositing and dispensing machine shown in FIG. 9 (a) to 9 (c) are top views showing various configuration examples of the storage unit provided in the bar metal coin storage unit of the money depositing and dispensing machine according to the present embodiment. (A) and FIG.10 (b) are the top views and longitudinal cross-sectional views which show the structural example of the another accommodating part provided in the bar metal coin storage unit of the money depositing and dispensing machine by this Embodiment.

  In stores of commercial facilities such as convenience stores and supermarkets, product fronts where customers can enter are equipped with product shelves displaying various products. A POS register is installed. When a customer performs a checkout process at such a checkout office, the store clerk deposits money as a price for goods received from the customer into a money changer or withdraws money as change from the money changer. Or return it to the customer. The POS register manages information related to products purchased by customers, information related to money stored in a money change machine, and the like. In addition, in a backyard area (specifically, for example, a deposit room) where customers are not allowed to enter such stores, money such as a cashier that deposits money as sales proceeds collected from the money changer. A deposit / withdrawal machine 1 is installed. In addition, when there is a shortage of money as change in the money change machine, money as a change supplement is withdrawn from the money deposit / withdrawal machine 1, Money can be replenished to the money change machine.

  In addition, the recovery cassettes 18 and 26 (described later) in which banknotes and coins are stored are taken out from the money depositing and dispensing machine 1 by a security company security officer or the like. The deposit / withdrawal machine 1 is to be collected by the police company. In addition, the security guard of the police company transports money as a change reserve used in the money changer from the police company to the store and stores it in a safe provided in the store. When the money as the change reserve is insufficient in the money depositing / dispensing machine 1, the security guard of the security company takes out the money from the safe and deposits it in the money depositing / dispensing machine 1.

  Details of the configuration of the money depositing and dispensing machine 1 such as a cashier provided in the backyard area in the store will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the money depositing and dispensing machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped housing 2, and a bill depositing and dispensing process is performed inside the housing 2. A banknote processing unit 10, a coin processing unit 20 for performing coin depositing and dispensing processing, and a bar metal coin (a certain number of coins of the same denomination (for example, 20 or 50) are bundled into a bar shape to form a film or packaging. A bar metal coin storage unit 30 for storing paper wrapping paper) is accommodated. As shown in FIG. 1, the banknote processing unit 10 and the coin processing unit 20 are arranged so as to be lined up on the left and right when the money depositing / dispensing machine 1 is viewed from the front side, and below the banknote processing unit 10 and the coin processing unit 20. A bar metal coin storage unit 30 is arranged on the front side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the banknote handling unit 10 includes a banknote receiving unit 12 provided in the right region on the front side of the housing 2 and a banknote provided below the banknote receiving unit 12 on the front side of the housing 2. And a payout unit 14. The housing 2 is provided with a plurality of banknote storage units (not shown) capable of storing banknotes and feeding out banknotes stored therein. When the banknote depositing process is performed in such a banknote processing unit 10, banknotes received by the banknote receiving unit 12 are fed into the inside of the housing 2 by a feeding mechanism (not shown) provided in the banknote receiving unit 12. And after being identified by an identification unit (not shown), it is stored in each banknote storage unit. Further, when banknote withdrawal processing is performed in the banknote processing unit 10, banknotes fed out from each banknote storage unit are sent to the banknote dispensing unit 14, and the operator can use the banknote dispensing unit 14. The withdrawal bill can be taken out of the housing 2. Moreover, the banknote processing unit 10 is provided with a cassette mounting part (not shown) on which a banknote storage cassette (not shown) can be mounted, and a door 16 is provided on the front side of the cassette mounting part. The operator can open the door 16 to attach the banknote storage cassette to the cassette mounting portion or take out the banknote storage cassette from the cassette mounting portion.

  Further, in the banknote processing unit 10, a recovery cassette 18 is accommodated in a lower region inside the housing 2, and banknotes to be recovered by a security company security officer or the like are stored in the recovery cassette 18. ing. In addition, a door 18a is provided on the front side of the collection cassette 18. By opening the door 18a, the collection cassette 18 can be accommodated in the housing 2 and the collection cassette 18 can be taken out from the inside of the housing 2. Can be done.

  Next, the configuration of the coin processing unit 20 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the coin processing unit 20 includes a coin receiving unit 22 provided in the left region on the front side of the housing 2 and a coin provided below the coin receiving unit 22 on the front side of the housing 2. The payout unit 24 includes a plurality of storage and feeding units (not shown) that store coins inside the housing 2 and can feed out the stored coins. When a coin depositing process is performed in such a coin processing unit 20, the coins received by the coin receiving unit 22 are brought into the interior of the housing 2 by a feeding mechanism (not shown) provided in the coin receiving unit 22. And after being identified by an identification unit (not shown), it is stored in each coin storage unit. Further, when a coin dispensing process is performed in the coin processing unit 20, the coins fed out from each coin storage unit are sent to the coin dispensing unit 24, and the operator can use the coin dispensing unit 24. The withdrawal coin can be taken out of the housing 2.

  Further, in the coin processing unit 20, a recovery cassette 26 is accommodated in a lower region inside the housing 2, and coins that should be recovered by a security company security officer or the like are stored in the recovery cassette 26. ing. Further, a door 26a is provided on the front side of the collection cassette 26, and by opening the door 26a, the collection cassette 26 can be accommodated in the housing 2 and the collection cassette 26 can be taken out from the inside of the housing 2. Can be done.

  Next, the configuration of the bar metal coin storage unit 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the bar metal coin storage unit 30 includes a plurality of storage units 32 (in which a bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins is stored for each denomination in a standing state. 32a to 32f) is provided, and the drawer 31 is housed inside the housing 2 of the money depositing / dispensing machine 1 and can be pulled out from the housing 2 to the front side. Yes. More specifically, each storage unit 32 (32a to 32f) has a plurality of storage compartments (specifically, 2 to 4) that can store 10 bar metal coins in a standing position. Each storage compartment is separated from other storage compartments by a separating member. In FIG. 2, a bar metal coin stored in a standing state in the storage section of each storage unit 32 (32 a to 32 f) is indicated by a reference symbol W. Note that storing the bar metal coins in a standing state in each storage section means that when the bar metal coins are stored in the storage section, the longitudinal direction of the bar metal coins is directed in the vertical direction. Then, by pulling out the drawer portion 31 from the inside of the housing 2 of the money depositing / dispensing machine 1, the bar metal coins are stored in the storage sections of the storage portions 32 (32 a to 32 f) or these storage portions 32. The bar metal coins stored in (32a to 32f) can be taken out. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the bar metal coin storage unit 30 has a lock mechanism 50 that locks the drawer portion 31 inside the housing 2, and the drawer portion 31 is locked inside the housing 2. In this state, the drawer portion 31 cannot be pulled out from the inside of the housing 2 to the near side. Further, a weight meter 52 such as a load cell for measuring the weight of the bar metal coins stored in the storage units 32 (32a to 32f) is provided corresponding to the storage units 32 (32a to 32f). . Based on the weight of the bar metal coins measured by the weighing scale 52, the number of bar metal coins stored in the storage units 32 (32a to 32f) is calculated in the control unit 90 described later. It has become.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, as above-mentioned, in each storage part 32 (32a-32f), the bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50 pieces) of coins stands up for every denomination. However, each of the storage portions 32 (32a to 32f) has a small number of bar metal coins formed from a number of coins smaller than a predetermined number (for example, 20), and the upper edge thereof. Can be stored so that the height level thereof is substantially the same as the height level of the upper edge when a bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins is stored. Specifically, a mounting portion 40 having a configuration as shown in FIG. 3 or the like is detachably mounted in each storage portion 32, and a small number of bar metal coins are stored in the storage portion 32. At this time, a small number of bar metal coins are placed in a standing state on the mounting portion 40 mounted on the storage portion 32. FIG. 2 shows an example in which the mounting portion 40 is mounted on the storage portion 32e, and a small number of bar metal coins are stored in the storage portion 32e. 2 and 3, the small number of bar metal coins placed on the mounting portion 40 mounted on the storage portion 32 is indicated by a reference symbol W ′. Note that the number of bar metal coins stored in the storage section of the storage section 32 is the same as the number of small bar metal coins placed on the mounting section 40 mounted on the storage section 32 in the storage section (specifically Are both 10). Further, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, by mounting the mounting portion 40 on the storage portion 32, the height level of the bottom surface of the storage portion 32 can be raised, so a predetermined number (for example, 50) ) And the height level of the upper edge of the bar metal coin when the bar metal coin is stored in the storage unit 32, and the number of coins is smaller than a predetermined number (for example, 20). The height level of the upper edge of the small-sized bar metal coin when the small-sized bar metal coin is placed on the mounting portion 40 mounted on the storage unit 32 can be made substantially the same size. become. Thus, even when a small number of bar metal coins are stored in each storage unit 32, the operator can easily take out the small number of bar metal coins from the storage unit 32.

  Details of the operation of mounting the mounting portion 40 on the storage portion 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state before the mounting portion 40 is mounted on the storage portion 32, and FIG. 5 shows a state when the mounting portion 40 is mounted on the storage portion 32. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view shown. FIG. 6 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view showing the region indicated by the reference symbol A shown in FIG. 5 in an enlarged manner. As shown in FIG. 4 and the like, engaging portions 42 are provided at the lower end portions of both ends of the mounting portion 40, and the portions corresponding to the engaging portions 42 of the mounting portion 40 in each storage portion 32 An engaged portion 34 (specifically, a through hole) with which the engaging portion 42 is engaged is provided. Then, as shown by the arrows in FIG. 4, the engagement portions 42 of the attachment portion 40 are brought into engagement with the engaged portions 34 of the storage portion 32 by pushing the attachment portion 40 directly from a position directly above the storage portion 32. Engaged. Further, by removing each engaging portion 42 of the mounting portion 40 from each engaged portion 34 of the storage portion 32, the mounting portion 40 can be removed from the storage portion 32.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the storage portion 32 is provided with a mounting detection sensor 36 such as a photo interrupter that detects each engaging portion 42 of the mounting portion 40 engaged with each engaged portion 34. The mounting detection sensor 36 can detect whether or not the mounting unit 40 is mounted on the storage unit 32.

  Further, the bar metal coin storage unit 30 according to the present embodiment has a denomination determining unit 38 (see FIG. 8) for determining the denomination of the bar metal coins stored in the storage unit 32. Specifically, an upper edge detection sensor 38a (see FIG. 7) such as a photo interrupter provided on the housing 2 side is used as the denomination determining unit 38. As shown in FIG. 7, the upper edge detection sensor 38 a is housed in the housing portion 32 when the drawer portion 31 is pulled out from the inside of the housing 2 or when the drawer portion 31 is housed in the housing 2. It is detected whether the height level of the upper end edge of the bar metal coin being used is a predetermined height level (specifically, a height level indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 7). . Further, as described above, the height level of the upper edge of the bar metal coin when the bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins is stored in the storage unit 32 is more than the predetermined number. The height of the upper edge of the small-sized bar metal coin when the small-sized bar metal coin formed from a small number (for example, 20) of coins is placed on the mounting unit 40 mounted on the storage unit 32. The upper edge of the bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins stored in the storage portion 32 by one upper edge detection sensor 38a because the height is substantially the same size. It is possible to detect whether the height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins placed on the mounting portion 40 is a predetermined height level. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the mounting portions 40 are mounted in the storage portions 32b, 32c, and 32d, respectively, but a bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number of coins is stored in the storage portions 32a, 32e, and 32f. The height level of the upper edge of the bar metal coin when the small bar metal coin is placed on the mounting unit 40 mounted on the storage units 32b, 32c, and 32d. Is approximately the same size as the height level of the upper edge of the.

  As described above, since the denominations of the bar metal coins to be stored in the storage units 32 (32a to 32f) are allocated in advance to the storage units 32, the gold allocated to the storage units 32 is allocated. When a bar metal coin of a denomination different from the seed is erroneously stored in the storage unit 32, the height level of the upper edge of the bar metal coin is different from a predetermined height level by the upper edge detection sensor 38a. By detecting this, it is determined that the wrong denomination of bar metal coin is stored in the storage unit 32 in the control unit 90 described later. Further, even when a small number of bar metal coins of a denomination different from the denomination assigned to each storage unit 32 is erroneously placed on the mounting unit 40 mounted on the storage unit 32, the upper edge detection is performed. When the sensor 38a detects that the height level of the upper edge of the small-sized bar metal coin is different from the predetermined height level, the control unit 90, which will be described later, in the storage unit 32 has the wrong small-sized bar. It is judged that gold coins are stored. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the height levels of the upper edge of the right small number of bar metal coins in the storage portion 32b and the upper edge of the left small number of bar metal coins in the storage portion 32d are respectively the predetermined height levels. The difference is detected by the upper edge detection sensor 38a, whereby the denominations of the small number of bar metal coins to be stored in the storage unit 32b and the storage unit 32d are denominated. It is judged in the control unit 90 that they are different from.

  The weight of the mounting portion 40 is the number of coins (for example, 20) constituting the small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage portion 32 to which the mounting portion 40 is mounted from the predetermined number (for example, 50). The weight obtained by multiplying the weight of the number of coins by subtracting (the number of sheets) (ie, for 30 sheets) by the maximum number of bar metal coins stored in the storage unit 32 (for example, 20 to 40). ing. In this case, when the bar metal coins formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins are stored in the storage unit 32 in a full state, the total weight of the bar metal coins is smaller than the predetermined number. When a small number of bar metal coins formed from (for example, 20) coins are placed in a full state on the mounting unit 40 mounted on the storage unit 32, the small number of bar metal coins and the mounting unit 40 Since the total weight is substantially the same, the bar metal coins (that is, the bars formed from a predetermined number of coins) stored in the storage unit 32 where the mounting unit 40 is not mounted by one weighing scale 52. The number of gold coins) and the number of small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted can be calculated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of different heights are provided so as to correspond to each of a plurality of types of coins (for example, 20, 30, 40, etc.) constituting a small number of bar metal coins. There may be provided various types of mounting portions 40, and each type of mounting portion 40 may be detachably mounted on the storage portion 32. Specifically, even when the heights of the respective types of mounting portions 40 are different from each other, by providing the engaging portions 42 having the same configuration at the lower end portions of the both ends of the respective types of mounting portions 40, it is possible to mount each type Each of the portions 40 can be detachably attached to the storage portion 32. Thus, even when the number of coins constituting the small number of bar metal coins is different, the height of the upper edge of the bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins stored in the storage unit 32 is increased. The height level can be made substantially the same as the height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins placed on the mounting portion 40.

  Next, the structure of the control system in such a money depositing and dispensing machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the control part 90 is provided in the inside of the housing | casing 2 of the money depositing and dispensing machine 1 by this Embodiment, The banknote processing unit 10, the coin processing unit 20, and a stick | rod are concerned with the said control part 90. Each component of the gold coin storage unit 30 is controlled. Specifically, information related to the weight of the bar metal coins stored in each storage unit 32 measured by the weighing scale 52 of the bar metal coin storage unit 30, information related to the detection result by the mounting detection sensor 36, and Information related to the determination result by the denomination determination unit 38 is sent to the control unit 90. The control unit 90 controls the lock mechanism 50 by sending a command signal to the lock mechanism 50 of the bar metal coin storage unit 30.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, an operation display unit 92, a storage unit 94, a communication unit 96, a coin number specifying unit 97, a first determination unit 98, and a second determination unit 99 are connected to the control unit 90, respectively. Yes. The operation display unit 92 includes a touch panel or the like provided on the upper portion of the housing 2 and is stored in each of an operation screen for an operator to operate and the banknote processing unit 10, the coin processing unit 20, and the bar metal coin storage unit 30. The information related to the amount of money being displayed is displayed on the operation display unit 92. Further, in such an operation display unit 92, the operator can input various commands to the control unit 90 by touching an operation button on the operation screen with a finger. In the storage unit 94, information relating to the amount of money stored in each of the banknote processing unit 10, the coin processing unit 20, and the bar metal coin storage unit 30, and the processing history of money in the money depositing and dispensing machine 1 are stored. Various information is stored. The communication unit 96 can transmit / receive various signals to / from an external device such as a host terminal by wire or wireless.

  The coin number specifying means 97 is adapted to specify the number of bar metal coins stored in the storage unit 32 based on the detection result by the mounting detection sensor 36. Specifically, when the mounting detection sensor 36 detects that the mounting unit 40 is not mounted in the storage unit 32, the coin number specifying means 97 determines the number of bar metal coins stored in the storage unit 32. Is a predetermined number (for example, 50). On the other hand, when the mounting detection sensor 36 detects that the mounting unit 40 is mounted in the storage unit 32, the coin number specifying means 97 determines that the number of bar metal coins stored in the storage unit 32 is a predetermined number. It is specified that the number is smaller than the number (for example, 20).

  The first determination means 98 determines whether or not a small number of bar metal coins of a predetermined denomination are stored in the storage unit 32 to which the mounting unit 40 is mounted based on the measurement result by the weight scale 52. It has become. As described above, the weight of the mounting portion 40 is the number of coins constituting the small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage portion 32 to which the mounting portion 40 is mounted from the predetermined number (for example, 50). For example, the maximum number of coins stored in the storage unit 32 (for example, 20 to 40) is multiplied by the weight of coins obtained by subtracting 20) (ie, 30). Since it is weight, the total weight of the bar metal coin when the bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins is stored in the storage unit 32 in a full state, and more than the predetermined number When the small number of bar metal coins formed from a small number (for example, 20) of coins are placed in a full state on the mounting unit 40 mounted on the storage unit 32, the small number of bar metal coins and the mounting unit The total weight of 40 is substantially the same. When a small number of bar metal coins of a denomination other than a predetermined denomination is stored in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted, a predetermined amount of money is stored in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted. Since the measurement result by the weigh scale 52 is different from the case where a small number of bar metal coins of different types are stored, the first determination means 98 has a predetermined amount in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted. It is possible to determine that a small number of bar metal coins of a denomination other than the denomination are stored.

  Based on the determination result by the denomination determination unit 38, the second determination means 99 determines whether or not a small number of bar metal coins of a predetermined denomination are stored in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted. It is like that. Specifically, the second determination means 99 is such that the height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage portion 32 to which the mounting portion 40 is mounted is greater than a predetermined height level. When detected by the upper edge detection sensor 38a, it is determined that a small number of bar metal coins of a denomination other than a predetermined denomination is stored in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted. .

  In the example shown in FIG. 8, an example in which the first determination unit 98 and the second determination unit 99 are connected to the control unit 90 is shown, but the control system of the money depositing and dispensing machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The configuration is not limited to such an example. As the money depositing and dispensing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, only one of the first determination means 98 and the second determination means 99 may be provided. Even in this case, it is possible to determine whether or not a small number of bar metal coins of a predetermined denomination are stored in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted.

  Next, an operation of the money depositing / dispensing machine 1 having such a configuration (specifically, an operation of storing a bar metal coin in the bar metal coin storage unit 30) will be described.

  When the bar metal coin is stored in the bar metal coin storage unit 30, the operator first pulls out the drawer portion 31 from the inside of the housing 2 to the near side. When a bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins is stored in the bar metal coin storage unit 30, the bar metal is stored in the storage unit 32 corresponding to the denomination of the bar metal coin. Store coins in a standing position. At this time, the mounting portion 40 is not mounted on the storage portion 32. When a bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number of coins is stored in the storage unit 32, the weight of the bar metal coin stored in the storage unit 32 is measured by the weight meter 52. Based on the measurement result by 52, the number of the bar metal coins stored in the storage unit 32 can be calculated.

  On the other hand, when storing a small number of bar metal coins made of coins smaller than a predetermined number (for example, 20) in the bar metal coin storage unit 30, first, it corresponds to the denomination of the small number of bar metal coins. The mounting unit 40 is mounted on the storage unit 32 to be operated. Specifically, as shown by the arrows in FIG. 4, the engagement portions 42 of the mounting portion 40 are engaged with the engaged portions of the storage portion 32 by pushing the mounting portion 40 directly from the position directly above the storage portion 32. Engage with portion 34. When each engaging portion 42 of the mounting portion 40 engages each engaged portion 34 of the storage portion 32, the mounting detection sensor 36 detects that the mounting portion 40 is mounted on the storage portion 32. Thereafter, the operator places a small number of bar metal coins in a standing position on the mounting portion 40 mounted on the storage portion 32. Here, by attaching the mounting portion 40 to the storage portion 32, the height level of the bottom surface of the storage portion 32 can be raised, so that a bar metal formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins. When the coins are stored in the storage unit 32, the height level of the upper edge of the bar metal coin and a small number of bar metal coins formed from a predetermined number (for example, 20) of coins are stored in the storage unit. The height level of the upper end edge of the small number of bar metal coins when placed on the mounting portion 40 mounted on 32 can be made substantially the same size. Thus, even when a small number of bar metal coins are stored in each storage unit 32, the operator can easily take out the small number of bar metal coins from the storage unit 32. Further, when the small number of bar metal coins are stored in the storage unit 32 by placing the small number of bar metal coins on the mounting unit 40, the small number of bar metal stored in the storage unit 32 by the weight meter 52. Since the weight of the coin is measured, the control unit 90 can detect the number of the small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage unit 32 based on the measurement result by the weighing scale 52. Further, the first determination means 98 determines whether or not a small number of bar metal coins of a predetermined denomination are stored in the storage unit 32 to which the mounting unit 40 is mounted based on the measurement result by the weight scale 52. It becomes like this. Here, when it is determined by the first determination means 98 that a small number of bar metal coins of a denomination other than a predetermined denomination is stored in the storage unit 32 to which the mounting unit 40 is mounted, the determination result Is displayed on the operation display unit 92. As a result, the operator can notice that a small number of bar metal coins of a denomination other than a predetermined denomination have been stored in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted.

  After the bar metal coins are stored in the storage portions 32 provided in the drawer portion 31, when the drawer portion 31 is returned to the inside of the housing 2, the upper edge detection sensor 38 a provided on the housing 2 side It is detected whether or not the height level of the upper end edge of the bar metal coin stored in each storage unit 32 is a predetermined height level. Here, as described above, the height level of the upper edge of the bar metal coin when the bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins is stored in the storage unit 32 is the predetermined number. The upper end edge of the small-sized bar metal coin when the small-sized bar metal coin formed from a smaller number (for example, 20) of coins is placed on the mounting unit 40 mounted on the storage unit 32. Since it is substantially the same size as the height level, the upper end of a bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins stored in the storage portion 32 by one upper edge detection sensor 38a. It becomes possible to detect whether the height level of the edge and the height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins placed on the mounting portion 40 are each a predetermined height level. Further, since the denominations of the bar metal coins to be stored in each storage unit 32 are allocated in advance for each storage unit 32, a bar metal coin of a denomination different from the denomination allocated to each storage unit 32 is obtained. When it is stored in the storage unit 32 by mistake, the upper edge detection sensor 38a detects that the height level of the upper edge of the bar metal coin is different from a predetermined height level. Further, even when a small number of bar metal coins of a denomination different from the denomination assigned to each storage unit 32 is erroneously placed on the mounting unit 40 mounted on the storage unit 32, the upper edge detection is performed. The sensor 38a detects that the height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins is different from a predetermined height level. As a result, the second determination means 99 determines that the height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage part 32 to which the mounting part 40 is mounted is different from the predetermined height level. When detected by the detection sensor 38a, it is determined that a small number of bar metal coins of a denomination other than a predetermined denomination is stored in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted. In addition, when the second determination unit 99 determines that a small number of bar metal coins other than the predetermined denomination is stored in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted, Such information is displayed on the operation display unit 92. As a result, the operator can notice that a small number of bar metal coins of a denomination other than a predetermined denomination have been stored in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted.

  According to the money depositing and dispensing machine 1 (bar metal storage device) of the present embodiment configured as described above, a bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins is stored in a standing state. The storage unit 32 is a small-sized bar metal coin formed from a smaller number (for example, 20) of coins than a predetermined number, and a bar metal coin whose upper edge is formed from a predetermined number of coins. Can be stored so as to be substantially the same as the height level of the upper edge when the is stored. Accordingly, even when a small number of bar metal coins formed from a smaller number of coins than a predetermined number (for example, 50) are stored in the storage unit 32, the small number of bar metal coins can be easily taken out from the storage unit 32. be able to.

  Moreover, in the money depositing and dispensing machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the mounting portion 40 that is detachably mounted on the storage portion 32 is provided, and is formed from a smaller number of coins. When a small number of bar metal coins are stored in the storage unit 32, the small number of bar metal coins are placed on the mounting unit 40 mounted on the storage unit 32. In this case, since the height level of the bottom surface of the storage unit 32 can be raised by mounting the mounting unit 40 on the storage unit 32, the storage unit 32 is formed of a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins. When the bar metal coin is stored in the storage unit 32, the height level of the upper edge of the bar metal coin and a small number of bar metal coins formed from a predetermined number (for example, 20) of coins The height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins when placed on the mounting portion 40 mounted on the storage portion 32 can be made substantially the same size. Further, in this case, even if there is a sudden specification change with respect to the number of coins constituting the bar metal coin in the bar metal coin storage unit 30, without altering the storage unit 32 or changing the design, The above specification change can be dealt with by simply mounting the mounting portion 40 on the existing storage portion 32.

  Moreover, in the money depositing and dispensing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the storage unit 32 is provided with a height corresponding to each of a plurality of types of coins constituting the bar metal coin. A plurality of types of mounting portions 40 different from each other are detachably mounted. Thus, even when the number of coins constituting the small number of bar metal coins is different, the height of the upper edge of the bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins stored in the storage unit 32 is increased. The height level can be made substantially the same as the height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins placed on the mounting portion 40.

  In addition, in the money depositing and dispensing machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the mounting detection sensor 36 (mounting detection unit) that detects whether or not the mounting unit 40 is mounted in the storage unit 32 is provided. Yes. Also, the coin number specifying means 97 can specify the number of coins constituting the bar metal coin stored in the storage unit 32 based on the detection result by the attachment detection sensor 36. In this case, the number of coins constituting the bar metal coin stored in the storage unit 32 can be automatically specified based on whether or not the mounting unit 40 is mounted in the storage unit 32. Therefore, it is possible to save the operator from manually inputting information related to the number of coins constituting the bar metal coin stored in the storage unit 32 by using the operation display unit 92 or the like. In addition, based on the detection result of the mounting detection sensor 36, it is possible to prevent forgetting to mount the mounting unit 40 on the storage unit 32 or erroneous mounting.

  Moreover, in the money depositing and dispensing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the storage unit 32 is provided with the weigh scale 52 for measuring the weight of the bar metal coins stored in the storage unit 32. The weight of the mounting part 40 is the weight of the number of coins obtained by subtracting the number of coins constituting the small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage part 32 to which the mounting part 40 is mounted from the predetermined number. Further, the weight is obtained by multiplying the maximum number of bar metal coins stored in the storage unit 32. Then, the first determination unit 98 determines whether or not a small number of bar metal coins of a predetermined denomination are stored in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted, based on the measurement result by the weighing scale 52. It is like that. In this case, when a small number of bar metal coins of a denomination other than the predetermined denomination is erroneously stored in the storage unit 32 to which the mounting unit 40 is mounted, the operator can immediately notice this. It becomes like this. Further, in this case, since it is not necessary to change the setting to the threshold value dedicated to the small number of bar metal coins in the weighing scale 52, it is possible to prevent a trouble such as a setting error from occurring.

  Moreover, in the money depositing and dispensing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the denomination determining unit 38 for determining the denomination of the bar metal coin stored in the storage unit 32 is provided. Based on the determination result by the denomination determination unit 38, the determination unit 99 determines whether or not a small number of bar metal coins of a predetermined denomination are stored in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted. It has become. In this case, when a small number of bar metal coins of a denomination other than the predetermined denomination is erroneously stored in the storage unit 32 to which the mounting unit 40 is mounted, the operator can immediately notice this. It becomes like this. In this case, since it is not necessary to newly provide an optical sensor or the like for detecting only a small number of bar metal coins, the cost of the entire apparatus can be reduced.

  More specifically, the denomination determining unit 38 determines whether or not the height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted is a predetermined height level. The second determination means 99 includes the upper edge detection sensor 38a (upper edge detection unit) for detecting the height of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage section 32 in which the mounting section 40 is mounted. When the upper edge detection sensor 38a detects that the level is different from the predetermined height level, a small number of bar metal coins of denominations other than the predetermined denomination are stored in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted. It is supposed to be judged.

  In addition, in the money depositing and dispensing machine 1 of the present embodiment, the denomination determining unit 38 is not limited to the upper edge detecting sensor 38a having the above-described configuration. The upper edge that detects whether or not the height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage unit 32 to which the mounting unit 40 is mounted is a predetermined height level as the denomination determining unit 38 The detection sensor may be provided in each housing portion 32 instead of the housing 2 side. At this time, the upper edge detection sensor itself may move in each storage portion 32, for example, in the horizontal direction. In this case, the drawer portion 31 is stored in the storage portion 32 in which the mounting portion 40 is mounted without pulling out the drawer portion 31 from the inside of the housing 2 or returning the drawer portion 31 to the inside of the housing 2. It becomes possible to detect whether or not the height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins is a predetermined height level. Further, as the denomination discriminating unit 38, an imaging unit such as a line sensor or an imaging camera that images the upper surface or the lower surface of the bar metal coin stored in the storage unit 32 in which the mounting unit 40 is mounted is used. May be. In this case, the denomination discriminating unit 38 discriminates the denomination of the bar metal coin based on the upper or lower surface image of the bar metal coin imaged by the imaging unit. In addition, such an imaging part may be provided in the drawer part 31, or may be provided on the housing 2 side. When the imaging unit is provided on the housing 2 side, the drawer unit 31 is housed in the housing unit 32 when the drawer unit 31 is pulled out from the inside of the housing 2 or when the drawer unit 31 is returned to the inside of the housing 2. The upper or lower surface of the bar metal coin is imaged by the imaging unit. Further, when the imaging unit is provided in the drawer unit 31, the imaging unit itself may move in the horizontal direction in each storage unit 32. Further, when the lower surface of the bar metal coin is imaged by the imaging unit, the storage unit 32 and the mounting unit 40 are formed of a transparent or translucent material. In addition, when an imaging camera is used as the denomination determining unit 38, the height level of the bottom surface of the storage unit 32 can be increased by mounting the mounting unit 40 on the storage unit 32. For example, the height level of the upper edge of the bar metal coin when the bar metal coin formed from 50 coins is stored in the storage unit 32, and a number (for example, 20) less than the predetermined number. The height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins when the small number of bar metal coins formed from the coins are placed on the mounting unit 40 mounted on the storage unit 32 is set to be substantially the same size. Therefore, it is not necessary to refocus the upper surface of the small number of bar metal coins when the upper surface of the small number of bar metal coins is picked up by the imaging camera. be able to. Thus, it is possible to prevent the denomination determining unit 38 from erroneously detecting the denomination of the small number of bar metal coins.

  In addition, the money depositing and dispensing machine 1 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above-described aspect, and various changes can be made.

  For example, the configuration of each storage section of the storage unit 32 in the bar metal coin storage unit 30 as shown in FIG. 2 is an octagon that can store 10 bar metal coins in a standing state as shown in FIG. Although it has a shape, in the present embodiment, the configuration of the storage compartment is not limited to the shape as shown in FIG. As another example of the storage section of the storage section 32, as shown in FIG. 9B, a trapezoidal storage section 32p that can store five bar metal coins in a standing position, or FIG. 9C. As shown, a triangular storage section 32q that can store three bar metal coins in a standing state may be used. In addition, as the storage section of the storage unit 32, a shape other than the shape shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C may be used.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the lower end part of each bar metal coin is accommodated as a structure of each storage section of the storage part 32 in the bar metal coin storage unit 30 as shown to FIG. 10 (a) (b). The thing provided with the some cylindrical recessed part 32r which may be used may be used. 10A is a top view showing a configuration example of a storage compartment of yet another storage section 32, and FIG. 10B is a longitudinal sectional view of the storage compartment shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10 (a), each storage section of the storage section 32 is provided with as many recesses 32r as the number of bar metal coins stored in the storage section. The lower end portion of the gold coin is accommodated. In addition, a protrusion 32s is provided on the bottom surface of each recess 32r, and the protrusion 32s enters a portion of the end face of the bar metal coin that is not caulked by a film, wrapping paper, or the like. By providing such a protrusion 32s, the bar metal coin can be stably accommodated in the recess 32r in a standing state. Even when the configuration of each storage section of the storage unit 32 in the bar metal coin storage unit 30 is as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the mounting unit 40 according to the present embodiment is connected to the storage unit. 32 can be attached.

  In the present embodiment, a small number of coins formed from a smaller number of coins than the predetermined number are stored in a storage unit in which a bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins is stored in a standing position. When the number of bar metal coins can be stored so that the height level of the upper edge thereof is substantially the same as the height level of the upper edge when a bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number of coins is stored, It is not limited to the aspect which provides the mounting part which is detachably mounted | worn with such a storage part. As another aspect, the storage unit may be composed of a plurality of types having different bottom surface height levels. Specifically, the storage unit has a plurality of storage sections, and a certain storage section stores a bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins in a standing state. The bottom level is low, and another storage compartment has a bottom level so that a small number of bar metal coins formed from less than a predetermined number of coins are stored in a standing position. The level may be higher. In this case as well, a small number of bar metal coins formed from a smaller number of coins than the predetermined number, the upper end when the height level of the upper edge of the bar metal coins formed from the predetermined number of coins is stored. It can be stored in the storage portion so as to be substantially the same as the height level of the edge.

  Further, the various principles (invention specific matters) of the present invention as described above are not limited to being applied to the money depositing / dispensing machine 1 as shown in FIG. 1, but the money management as shown in FIG. The present invention can also be applied to the apparatus 101. A money management apparatus 101 shown in FIG. 11 is installed as a cash bus, for example, in a financial institution such as a bank. Such a money management device 101 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped housing 102, a first banknote storage drawer 110 that is housed inside the housing 102 and can be pulled out from the housing 102 toward the front side. A second bill storage drawer 120, a first coin storage drawer 130, a second coin storage drawer 140, and a reserve storage drawer 150 are provided.

  The first banknote storage drawer 110 has, for example, four banknote storage containers, and each banknote storage container stores a banded banknote wrapped with a banding paper or the like for each denomination. Similarly, the second banknote storage drawer 120 also has, for example, four banknote storage containers, and each banknote storage container stores a banded banknote banded with banding paper or the like for each denomination. . The first coin storage drawer 130 includes, for example, three coin storage containers, and each coin storage container stores a bar metal coin in a standing state for each denomination. Similarly, the second coin storage drawer 140 has, for example, three coin storage containers, and each coin storage container stores a bar metal coin in a standing state for each denomination. Further, the reserve storage drawer 150 stores securities such as checks other than cash.

  The money management apparatus 101 includes a control unit (not shown) that controls each component of the money management apparatus 101, a display unit 192 as an interface with an operator, and a keyboard type that gives various instructions to the control unit. An operation unit 194 and a card reader 196 that reads the contents of an ID card possessed by the operator are provided. As shown in FIG. 11, the display unit 192, the keyboard type operation unit 194, and the card reader 196 are arranged on the front side portion of the upper surface of the housing 102.

  Details of the configuration of the second coin storage drawer 140 of the first coin storage drawer 130 and the second coin storage drawer 140 will be described with reference to FIG. The configuration of the first coin storage drawer 130 is also substantially the same as the configuration of the second coin storage drawer 140 as shown in FIG.

  As described above, the second coin storage drawer 140 has, for example, three coin storage containers 142 (142a to 142c), and each coin storage container 142 (142a to 142c) has a predetermined number (for example, 50 sheets). ) Are stored in a standing state for each denomination. More specifically, each coin storage container 142 (142a to 142c) has a plurality of storage compartments (specifically, seven or ten) that can store ten bar metal coins in a standing state. Yes. In FIG. 12, a bar metal coin stored in a standing state in the storage section of each coin storage container 142 (142 a to 142 c) is indicated by a reference symbol W. Then, by pulling out the second coin storage drawer 140 from the inside of the housing 102 of the money management apparatus 101 to the near side, the bar coins can be stored in the storage compartments of the respective coin storage containers 142 (142a to 142c). The bar metal coins stored in the coin storage containers 142 (142a to 142c) can be taken out. Further, in the money management apparatus 101 as shown in FIG. 11, a lock mechanism (not shown) for locking the second coin storage drawer 140 inside the housing 102 is provided, and the second coin storage drawer 140 is provided in the housing. The second coin storage drawer 140 cannot be pulled out from the inside of the housing 102 to the near side when locked inside the body 102. Further, in the money management apparatus 101 as shown in FIG. 11, a weight meter (not shown) such as a load cell that measures the weight of the bar metal coins stored in the storage compartments of the coin storage containers 142 (142a to 142c). Is provided. Based on the weight of the bar metal coins measured by such a weigh scale, the number of bar metal coins stored in the coin storage containers 142 (142a to 142c) is calculated in the control unit. .

  Further, as described above, in the second coin storage drawer 140 as shown in FIG. 12, each coin storage container 142 (142a to 142c) has a bar metal formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins. Although coins are stored in a standing state for each denomination, each coin storage container 142 (142a to 142c) is formed from a smaller number (for example, 20) of coins than a predetermined number. The height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins is substantially the same as the height level of the upper edge when a bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins is stored. It can be stored. Specifically, each coin storage container 142 is detachably mounted with a mounting portion (not shown) having the same configuration as the mounting portion 40 as shown in FIG. When the bar metal coin is stored in the coin storage container 142, a small number of bar metal coins are placed in a standing state on the mounting portion mounted on the coin storage container 142. Note that the number of bar metal coins stored in the storage compartment of the coin storage container 142 is the same as the number of small bar metal coins placed on the mounting portion attached to the coin storage container 142 in the storage compartment (specifically Actually, both are 10). Moreover, since the height level of the bottom surface of the coin storage container 142 can be raised by mounting the mounting portion on the coin storage container 142, a bar made of a predetermined number (for example, 50) of coins. When the coins are stored in the coin storage container 142, the height level of the upper edge of the bar metal coin and a small number of bar metal coins formed from a predetermined number (for example, 20) of coins are coins. The height level of the upper edge of the small number of bar metal coins when placed on the mounting part mounted on the storage container 142 can be made substantially the same size. Thus, even when a small number of bar metal coins are stored in each coin storage container 142, the operator can easily take out the small number of bar metal coins from the coin storage container 142.

  Further, the various principles (invention specific matters) of the present invention applied to the money depositing / dispensing machine 1 as shown in FIG. 1 are applied to the money management apparatus 101 as shown in FIG. The technical matters described in the claims can be applied.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Money depositing / withdrawing machine 2 Case 10 Banknote processing unit 12 Banknote receiving part 14 Banknote discharging part 16 Door 18 Collection cassette 18a Door 20 Coin processing unit 22 Coin receiving part 24 Coin dispensing part 26 Collection cassette 26a Door 30 Bar metal coin storage unit 31 drawer part 32, 32a-32f storage part 32p, 32q storage section 32r recess 32s protrusion 34 engaged part 36 attachment detection sensor 38 denomination determination part 38a upper edge detection sensor 40 attachment part 42 engagement part 50 lock mechanism 52 weight Total 90 Control unit 92 Operation display unit 94 Storage unit 96 Communication unit 97 Coin number specifying unit 98 First determination unit 99 Second determination unit 101 Money management device 102 Case 110 First banknote storage drawer 120 Second banknote storage drawer 130 1 coin storage drawer 140 2nd coin storage drawer 142, 142a-142c Container 150 spare storage drawer 192 display unit 194 keyboard type operation section 196 card reader

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A housing,
A drawer portion housed in the housing and capable of being pulled out from the housing;
A storage section provided in the drawer section, in which a bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number of coins is stored in a standing position;
A mounting portion detachably mounted in the storage portion;
With
A denomination of a bar metal coin to be stored in the storage unit is assigned in advance to the storage unit;
When the small-sized bar metal coin of the denomination assigned to the storage unit is stored in the storage unit, the mounting unit is mounted on the storage unit. A small number of bar metal coins are placed in the department,
The height level of the upper edge of the bar metal coin when the bar metal coin of the denomination assigned to the storage unit, which is formed from the predetermined number of coins, is stored in the storage unit, and the storage unit The height level of the upper edge of the small-sized bar metal coin when the small-sized bar metal coin of the assigned denomination is placed on the mounting unit mounted on the storage unit is substantially the same size. A bar metal storage device.   The storage unit is detachably mounted with a plurality of types of the mounting units different in height provided to correspond to each of a plurality of types of coins constituting a small number of bar metal coins, The bar metal storage device according to claim 1.   The bar metal storage apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a mounting detection unit that detects whether or not the mounting unit is mounted on the storage unit. Coins that specify that the number of coins constituting the bar metal coins stored in the storage unit is the predetermined number or less than the predetermined number based on the detection result by the mounting detection unit 4. The bar metal storage device according to claim 3, further comprising a number specifying means. A scale for measuring the weight of a bar metal coin provided in the storage unit and stored in the storage unit;
First determination means for determining whether or not a small number of bar metal coins of a predetermined denomination are stored in the storage unit to which the mounting unit is mounted;
Further comprising
The weight of the mounting portion is equal to the number of coins equal to the number of coins obtained by subtracting the number of coins constituting the small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage portion to which the mounting portion is mounted from the predetermined number It is the weight multiplied by the maximum number of bar metal coins stored in the
The first determining means is based on the result of measurement by the weighing scale, and the storage unit detected by the mounting detection unit that the mounting unit is mounted is full of a small number of bar metal coins of a predetermined denomination. The bar metal storage apparatus according to claim 3, wherein it is determined whether or not the battery is stored in a state. A denomination discriminating unit for discriminating the denomination of the bar metal coin stored in the storage unit;
Whether or not a small number of coins of a predetermined denomination are stored in the storage unit detected by the mounting detection unit based on the determination result by the denomination determination unit. Second judging means for judging
The bar metal storage device according to claim 3 or 4, further comprising: An attachment detection unit for detecting whether or not the attachment unit is attached to the storage unit;
A denomination discriminating unit for discriminating the denomination of the bar metal coin stored in the storage unit;
Whether or not a small number of coins of a predetermined denomination are stored in the storage unit detected by the mounting detection unit based on the determination result by the denomination determination unit. Second judging means for judging
Further comprising
The denomination determining unit detects whether or not the height level of the upper end edge of the small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage unit in which the mounting unit is mounted is a predetermined height level. Including the detector,
The second judging means detects that the mounting part is mounted on the storage part by the mounting detection part, and the small number of bars stored in the storage part on which the mounting part is mounted When the upper edge detection unit detects that the height level of the upper edge of the gold coin is different from the predetermined height level, the denomination other than the predetermined denomination is stored in the storage unit in which the mounting unit is mounted. small number coin-roll is determined to be accommodated, the coin-roll storing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the.   The denomination determining unit includes an image capturing unit that captures an upper surface or a lower surface of a small number of bar metal coins stored in the storage unit in which the mounting unit is mounted. The bar metal storage device according to claim 6, wherein the denomination of the small bar metal coin is determined based on the image of the upper surface or the lower surface of the imaged small bar metal coin.   The bar storage device according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit is composed of a plurality of types having different bottom surface height levels. A mounting part that is detachably mounted to the storage part of the bar metal storage device,
A denomination of a bar metal coin to be stored in the storage unit is assigned in advance to the storage unit;
In the storage part, a bar metal coin formed from a predetermined number of coins is stored in a standing state,
When the small-sized bar metal coin of the denomination assigned to the storage unit is stored in the storage unit, the mounting unit is mounted on the storage unit. A small number of bar metal coins are placed in the department,
The height level of the upper edge of the bar metal coin when the bar metal coin of the denomination assigned to the storage unit, which is formed from the predetermined number of coins, is stored in the storage unit, and the storage unit The height level of the upper edge of the small-sized bar metal coin when the small-sized bar metal coin of the assigned denomination is placed on the mounting unit mounted on the storage unit is substantially the same size. The mounting part.

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