JP7176772B2 - coin processing equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a coin processing device having a device for storing, counting and dispensing coins.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various types of money handling apparatuses have been used for depositing and dispensing money such as banknotes and coins. For example, there is known a money changer that is installed in a commercial facility and that pays out money of a different denomination equivalent to money that is inserted. Moreover, in such a device, the coins may be not only coins as currency, but substitute coins such as medals and tokens.

For example, a money changer disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known as a money handling device. The money handling apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1 identifies the denomination of the inserted money, calculates the denomination and the number of coins to be paid out from the storage unit according to the amount, and puts the corresponding coins into the payout port. It is designed to be discharged.

JP-A-2002-230613

If the storage section is small and the number of coins that can be stored is small, there is a problem that it must be replenished frequently. Therefore, an apparatus has been proposed in which the storage section is enlarged to reduce the frequency of replenishment. In addition, in such a device, a large amount of coins are handled at once because the storing section is enlarged. As the number of coins increases, the weight also increases considerably, making handling difficult and difficult.

In such a device, a large number of coins are put into the slot at one time and stored in the storage section, so the storage section and the parts connected to it must be large and strong.

To provide a coin processing device capable of smoothly and appropriately handling such as storage even if many coins are handled at once.

The coin processing apparatus of the present invention includes a storage section for storing coins in bulk, and a coin payout unit disposed below the storage section for discharging and counting the coins stored in the storage section one by one. and one of the weights of the coins stored between the first slope and the second slope arranged in the storage section facing each other such that the distance between them in the horizontal direction gradually narrows toward the coin dispensing unit. a coin slot for inserting the coin disposed above the storage part; and the pressure relief means has inclined surfaces in each direction from the upper end toward the first slope direction and the second slope direction so that the lower end is lower. A plurality of pressure relieving bars are provided, and each of the pressure relieving bars partially overlaps with each other when viewed from the top and is arranged at vertically separated positions, and is located between the first slope and the second slope and the first slope. and the second slope, the slider is placed below the coin slot, and the lower end of the slider is higher than the upper ends of the first slope and the second slope. It is characterized by being arranged .

According to the coin processing apparatus of the present invention, even if a large number of coins are handled at once, the coins can be stored smoothly and appropriately, and can be easily handled.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a change machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the money changer with the door opened. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the main part when viewed from the side of the money changer. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the coin hopper. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the coin hopper. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the main part of the coin storage unit of the money changer. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the main part when the coin storage unit of the money changer is viewed from the side. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a pressure relief bar.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Each drawing is merely a schematic representation to the extent that the present invention can be fully understood. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated examples only. Moreover, in each figure, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected about a common component and a similar component, and those overlapping description is abbreviate|omitted. Also, a change machine using coins as coins for the coin processing device will be described as an example.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a change machine. The money changer 1 of the present embodiment is a device that is installed, for example, in a game arcade or a store, and exchanges inserted money for money of a different denomination.

The change machine is equipped with a coin processing device for processing coins and a banknote processing device for processing banknotes. For example, in a money changer, which is a money handling apparatus that processes both coins and banknotes, when banknotes are inserted, banknotes or coins of a different denomination equivalent to the inserted banknotes are discharged.

A money changer 1 includes a box-shaped housing 2 and a door 3 attached to the front of the housing 2 so as to be opened and closed. The door 3 is attached by a pair of hinges 16 attached to the top and bottom of the housing 2 so that it can be opened and closed.

A pair of overturn prevention plates 4 is attached to the lower part of the housing 2 so that the change machine 1 is not easily overturned when installed. On the rear surface of the housing 2, there are legs protruding from each of the approximate corners. Two overturn prevention plates 4 are arranged on the left and right along the side surface of the housing 2 . Anti-toppling plates 4 are fixed to two legs arranged in the front and rear of the housing 2, respectively. Since the overturn prevention plate 4 is provided so as to protrude from the housing 2 when viewed from above the housing 2, the housing is hard to overturn.

A handle 5 is provided on the side surface of the housing 2, and the handle 5 can be grasped and moved when the housing 2 is moved. A monitoring camera 15 is arranged in front of the upper part of the housing 2 . The monitoring camera 15 is oriented obliquely downward so as to capture an image of a person operating the money changer 1 or a person working with the door 3 open. Moreover, it is arranged so that an image in a predetermined range in the vicinity of the front of the money changer 1 can also be photographed in addition to the person operating it.

The door 3 is provided with a coin inlet 6, a coin outlet 7, a return lever 8, a banknote inlet 9, a banknote outlet 10, a card reader 11, a touch panel display device 12, a speaker 13, and a lock device 14. .

For example, a 500-yen coin to be exchanged is inserted into the coin deposit port 6 . The coin payout port 7 has a dish-like container for receiving coins paid out from the change machine 1 . The return lever 8 is a lever for returning the coin inserted into the coin deposit port 6 . By operating the return lever 8, the coin thrown into the coin deposit port 6 is returned to the coin payout port 7. - 特許庁

Bills to be exchanged are thrown into the bill deposit port 9 . Exchange banknotes are paid out from the banknote payout port 10. - 特許庁

The card reader 11 is a device for reading a contactless IC card. By holding the IC card over the card reader 11, information on the IC card can be read.

The touch panel type display device 12 is positioned above the door 3, and is arranged so that the operator can see it and operate it from a standing position. The touch panel display device 12 has a display unit such as a liquid crystal display panel and a touch panel superimposed on the display unit. The touch panel type display device 12 is display means capable of displaying an image including characters and symbols. It also serves as input means for outputting an operation signal corresponding to a touched position. The touch panel display device 12 has both the functions of a display device and an input device.

The speaker 13 outputs sound such as voice. A lock device 14 locks and unlocks the door 3 . Since the imaging direction of the monitoring camera 15 is oriented obliquely downward, it is possible to photograph a predetermined range near the front of the money changer 1 .

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the money changer with the door opened. The internal configuration of the money changer 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

A control unit 20 that controls the entire money changer 1 is arranged above the housing 2 . The control unit 20 is provided with a unit input switch 21 and a unit display device 22, and can input data and display data such as character symbols.

A banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 31 is arranged below the control unit 20 . A banknote deposit port 9 and a banknote payout port 10 are arranged above the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 31, and below them, a banknote recognition unit (not shown), a banknote storage unit for storing banknotes by denomination, and a banknote transport unit for transporting banknotes. etc. is built in. The banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 31 discriminates the authenticity and denomination of banknotes inserted into the banknote deposit port 9 by the banknote identification unit, and stores banknotes of 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, and 1,000 yen in the banknote storage unit. store. 1,000-yen and 5,000-yen banknotes are paid out to the banknote pay-out port 10 as exchange banknotes.

Two coin dispensing units, a first coin dispensing unit 23 and a second coin dispensing unit 25, are arranged. The first coin dispensing unit 23 dispenses, for example, 100 yen coins, and the second coin dispensing unit 25 dispenses, for example, 500 yen coins. The first coin dispensing unit 23 is provided with two coin hoppers for handling 100-yen coins, which are handled in large quantities at one time. Multiple units, such as three, are also good, but the size increases accordingly. The first coin dispensing unit 23 and the second coin dispensing unit 25 can also be said to be coin dispensing units that dispense coins, which are a type of coin.

A first coin storage unit 24 for storing 100-yen coins is arranged above the first coin dispensing unit 23 . A first coin passage 32 is arranged below the first coin dispensing unit 23 . A first coin sorting unit 33 is arranged below the first coin passage 32 . A first coin collection passage 34 and a first coin ejection opening 36 are arranged below the first coin sorting unit 33 . A first coin collection bag 35 is arranged below the first coin collection passage 34 . With the door 3 closed, the first coin ejection opening 36 is connected to the first coin receiving opening 37 provided on the door 3 .

The first coin dispensing unit 23 separates and discharges the 100-yen coins stored in the first coin storage unit 24 one by one using two coin hoppers. The ejected coins are detected by a coin dispensing sensor (not shown) and counted under the control of the control unit 20 . The coins discharged from the first coin dispensing unit 23 are sent to the first coin sorting unit 33 via the first coin passage 32 . The first coin sorting unit 33 sorts the coins under the control of the control unit 20 so as to discharge the coins to either the coin return unit 51 or the first coin collection bag 35 . When controlled to be discharged to the coin return unit 51 , the coin is sent from the first coin sorting unit 33 through the first coin discharge opening 36 and the first coin receiving port 37 to the coin returning unit 51 , where the coin is discharged from the coin discharge port 7 . is discharged to

A first coin counting unit 27 is arranged above the first coin storage unit 24 . A first coin insertion unit 28 is arranged above the first coin counting unit 27 . When coins are thrown into the first coin throwing unit 28, for example, when a 100-yen coin is thrown, the first coin counting unit 27 separates and discharges the coins one by one. As for the coin-inserting unit, the first coin-inserting unit 28 for inserting 100-yen coins will be described as an example, but the denomination is not limited to this.

The ejected coins are counted by a sensor (not shown). The ejected coins are stored in the first coin storage unit 24 . The first coin counting unit 27 allows coins to be stored in the first coin storage unit 24 while being counted one by one. Since the coins stored in the first coin storage unit 24 are discharged while being counted one by one by the first coin dispensing unit 23, the number of coins stored in the first coin storage unit 24 is acquired by the control unit 20. and can be computably grasped.

A second coin storage unit 26 for storing 500 yen coins is arranged above the second coin dispensing unit 25 . A second coin passage 38 is arranged below the second coin dispensing unit 25 . A second coin sorting unit 39 is arranged below the second coin passage 38 . A second coin collection passage 40 and a second coin ejection opening 42 are arranged below the second coin sorting unit 39 . A second coin collection bag 41 is arranged below the second coin collection passage 40 . With the door 3 closed, the second coin ejection opening 42 is connected to the second coin receiving opening 43 provided in the door 3 .

The second coin dispensing unit 25 separates and discharges the 500-yen coins stored in the second coin storage unit 26 one by one using one coin hopper. The ejected coins are detected by a coin dispensing sensor (not shown) and counted under the control of the control unit 20 . The coins discharged from the second coin dispensing unit 25 are sent to the second coin sorting unit 39 via the second coin passage 38 . The second coin sorting unit 39 sorts the coins under the control of the control unit 20 so as to discharge the coins into either the coin return unit 51 or the second coin collection bag 41 . When controlled to discharge to the coin return unit 51 , the coin is sent from the second coin sorting unit 39 through the second coin discharge opening 42 and the second coin receiving port 43 to the coin returning unit 51 , and then the coin discharge port 7 . is discharged to

A power supply unit 52 is arranged below the housing 2 and supplies power to the control unit 20 and various devices and units controlled by the control unit 20 .

A touch panel type display device 12 and a speaker 13 are fixed to the upper part of the back side of the door 3 . On the lower side thereof, banknote receiving/dispensing openings 44 are provided at positions corresponding to the banknote receiving port 9 and the banknote dispensing port 10 . A control unit of the card reader 11 and a lock device 14 are attached to the back side of the door 3 .

A coin receiving passage 45 connected to the coin receiving port 6 is provided to guide inserted coins to a coin identification unit 46 . The coin identification unit 46 discriminates the authenticity and denomination of the inserted coin, and sends it to the received coin sorting unit 48 . In the received coin distribution unit 48, the coin identification unit 46 discharges the coin identified as a 100-yen genuine coin to the first coin door safe 49, and discharges the coin identified as a 500-yen genuine coin to the second coin door safe 50. . If the coin identification unit 46 identifies a counterfeit coin or a coin other than 100 yen or 500 yen, the inserted coin is sent to the coin return path 47 . The coins sent to the coin return passage 47 are sent to the coin return unit 51 and discharged to the coin payout port 7. - 特許庁

The first coin door safe 49 stores 100 yen coins inserted from the coin inlet 6, and the second coin door safe 50 stores 500 yen coins inserted from the coin inlet 6, respectively.

A coin return unit 51 is connected to the coin payout port 7 . Also, the coin return unit 51 is provided with a first coin receiving port 37 and a second coin receiving port 43 . The coins that have entered the first coin receiving port 37 and the second coin receiving port 43 are discharged to the coin dispensing port 7.例文帳に追加

A second coin counting unit 29 is arranged above the second coin storage unit 26 . A second coin insertion unit 30 is arranged above the second coin counting unit 29 . When coins are thrown into the second coin throwing unit 30, for example, when a 500-yen coin is thrown, the second coin counting unit 29 separates and discharges the coins one by one. The ejected coins are counted by a sensor (not shown). The ejected coins are stored in the second coin storage unit 26 . The second coin counting unit 29 allows the coins to be stored in the second coin storage unit 26 while being counted one by one. Since the coins stored in the second coin storage unit 26 are discharged while being counted one by one by the second coin dispensing unit 25, the number of coins stored in the second coin storage unit 26 is acquired by the control unit 20. and can be computably grasped.

The door of the first coin storage unit 24 is provided with a first lock, and the door of the second coin storage unit 26 is provided with a second lock. The maintenance door cannot be opened without a matching key. Coins are stored inside, so I can't let anyone open the door. If anyone who can open the door 3 can open the first coin storage unit 24 or the second coin storage unit 26, the coins can be taken freely, which is not desirable from the security point of view.

When there is a problem inside the first coin storage unit 24 or the second coin storage unit 26, it can be opened for maintenance. When the first maintenance door 53 or the second maintenance door 54 is opened, there is an opening through which a hand or a tool can be put into the interior to repair the problem. It communicates with the inside and outside of the storage unit for storing coins, and can be opened and closed by a door. It is usually locked and operated so that only specific people can open it.

The first maintenance door 53 of the first coin storage unit 24 is provided with a first lock, and the second maintenance door 54 of the second coin storage unit 26 is provided with a second lock. The maintenance door cannot be opened without a matching key. Coins are stored inside, so I can't let anyone open the door. If anyone who can open the door 3 can open the first coin storage unit 24 or the second coin storage unit 26, the coins can be taken freely, which is not desirable from the security point of view.

The lock device 14 is unlocked when a person who is permitted to open the door 3 , that is, a person who has an IC card holds the IC card over the card reader 11 . Then the door 3 can be opened. The lock device 14 is, for example, an electromagnetic lock, and can be locked and unlocked by moving a lock bar or the like by a driving device such as a motor or a solenoid. When the IC card is lost, the effect of the IC card can be immediately invalidated on the system. Also, since the lock portion is arranged inside the door 3, it is difficult to access from the outside and is hard to break. Further, the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 31 is also provided with a lock system (not shown). A key unlocks the lock system and allows access to the bills stored inside. In normal operation, a double lock is used, which is a lock device 14 interlocked by IC card authentication and a first lock, a second lock, or a lock system of the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 31 operated when the door 3 is opened. ing. These double locks protect the inside of the money changer 1 and the money stored therein from unauthorized access.

The card reader 11 and locking device 14 are connected to and controlled by the control unit 20 . Under the control of the control unit 20, that is, the control means, the IC card is read by the card reader 11, authenticated, and if the unlocking authority is recognized, the lock device 14 is unlocked. The unique number of the IC card and the authority of the IC card are stored in advance in the control unit 20, and when the IC card is read, the data are compared, and if they match, it is recognized that there is the regular authority, and the lock device 14 is controlled. do.

A person who intends to open the door of the first coin storage unit 24 or the second coin storage unit 26 must unlock the lock device 14 and the lock such as the first lock or the second lock. Since two different types of keys are required, it is difficult to open illegally. Moreover, if different keys are used for the first lock, the second lock, and the lock for the banknote deposit/withdrawal unit 31, it takes time to unlock all of them. Thus, to unlock all the locks, or to unlock some of the locks, multiple operations are required, and the operations are time consuming. In the meantime, it is possible to take measures such as arranging security guards, etc. In addition, the photographing time of the monitoring camera 15 becomes longer, and the illegal person can be photographed for a long time, which makes it easier to identify the person.

Thus, an electronic lock is used as the first lock system and a lock using a mechanical key as the second lock system. Two different types of locks, an electronic lock and a mechanical lock, are used to make fraud difficult. Also, the external lock, i.e. the locking system for the door 3, uses a lock that is more difficult to unlock than the locking system located internally. To protect the inside by making it difficult to unlock an external lock. Also, once opened, a complicated locking system is not desirable for better workability. In addition, there are other devices inside the door 3, and it is necessary to prevent them from being destroyed or stolen, and safety must be considered. Therefore, it is preferable to use a lock used outside that is more difficult to unlock and break than a lock used inside. Since fraud can be reduced or prevented in this manner, fraud can also be deterred.

The first coin insertion unit 28 and the second coin insertion unit 30 are arranged above the money changer 1 . The height at which the first coin insertion unit 28 and the second coin insertion unit 30 are arranged is approximately equal to the height at which the touch panel type display device 12 is arranged. Since the touch panel type display device 12 is positioned so that the user can easily view and operate it in a standing position, it is preferable that the center of the upper and lower sides is about 110 to 160 cm from the ground. Heavy exchange reserves will be lifted and thrown into the door, which is placed at a high position. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the strength of the door so that it is easy to put in, prevent problems such as getting caught in the middle of the put-in exchange reserve, and make it easy to maintain if there is a problem after putting in. The reason why it is arranged in the upper part is that the replenishment of the exchange reserve is an upstream process in the operation of the money changer 1 . By making the insertion position higher than the storage position and the storage position higher than the payout position, it is possible to omit the mechanism for conveying coins from the bottom to the top. There are positive aspects. Also, here, an example in which the first coin insertion unit 28 and the second coin insertion unit 30 are arranged at the same position as the touch panel type display device 12 has been described. It is preferred that the height of the inlet be equal to or lower than the input or display device.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the main parts of the money changer as viewed from the side.

A first coin counting unit 27 is arranged above the first coin storage unit 24 . A first coin insertion unit 28 is arranged above the first coin counting unit 27 .

The lower part of the first coin input unit 28 has an opening communicating with the first coin counting unit 27 . When a coin is thrown into the first coin throwing unit 28, the coin is delivered to the first coin counting unit 27 through the opening. The first coin counting unit 27 separates the coins one by one and ejects them from the coin drop opening 60 to the first coin storage unit 24 . The coin drop opening 60 can also be said to be a coin insertion opening for storing coins of the first coin storage unit 24 . Coins dropped from the coin drop opening 60 slide on the slope of the first slider portion 64 and accumulate in the first coin storage unit 24 . In the first coin storage unit 24, an inclined portion including a first slope 65 and a second slope 66 is provided toward the first coin dispensing unit 23 in order to guide coins to the first coin dispensing unit 23. . Coins enter the storage container 61 of the first coin dispensing unit 23 along this inclined portion. The first slope 65 and the second slope 66 are opposed to each other, and the distance therebetween is gradually narrowed downward, ie, closer to the first coin dispensing unit 23 . In addition, the lower end of the slope of the first slider portion 64 is positioned higher than the upper ends of the first slope 65 and the second slope 66, so that the internal space can be used widely.

A separation unit 62 for separating coins one by one is arranged at the bottom of the storage container 61 . The hopper main body 63 is provided with a motor for driving the separation section 62, a drive circuit for the motor, and a sensor for counting coins. The coins separated one by one by the separating section 62 are discharged to the first coin passage 32 . The coins discharged to the first coin passage 32 are discharged to the first coin collection bag 35 or the coin dispensing port 7 as described above. The insides of the second coin input unit 30, the second coin counting unit 29, the second coin storage unit 26, and the second coin dispensing unit 25 have the same configuration.

For example, 2,000 100-yen coins are put into the first coin inserting unit 28, and 500-yen coins of 500 are put into the second coin inserting unit 30. FIG. It is necessary to guide the inserted coins to the first coin counting unit 27 or the second coin counting unit 29 so that they do not get jammed on the way.

The first coin storage unit 24 is provided with a first pressure relief bar 67 and a second pressure relief bar 68 for dispersing the weight of the coins applied to the separation part 62 of the first coin dispensing unit 23 when the coins are stored. . The first pressure relieving bar 67 and the second pressure relieving bar 68 have a shape with slanted surfaces sloping on both sides with the upper end as the vertex. The first coin storage unit 24 can store 10,000 100-yen coins. When 10,000 100-yen coins enter, they are piled up to the upper end of the first slope 65 in bulk. It has a weight of about 48 kg, and if it is not provided with a suitable pressure distribution mechanism, a large load is applied to the separation section 62, and there is a risk of causing malfunction such as the driving section not being able to drive. Similarly, the second coin storage unit 26 also has pressure relief bars corresponding to the first pressure relief bar 67 and the second pressure relief bar 68 . The first coin dispensing unit 23 is provided with two coin hoppers, and the second coin dispensing unit 25 is provided with one coin hopper. A simple calculation shows that when 10,000 100-yen coins enter the first coin dispensing unit 23, each coin hopper presses 5,000 coins. The second coin storage unit 26 stores 2,000 500 yen coins and weighs about 14 kg. A pressure relief mechanism similar to that of the first coin dispensing unit 23 is provided so that the coin hopper does not malfunction.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the coin hopper. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the coin hopper. The coin hopper will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG.

The first coin hopper 70 can separate coins one by one, pay out one by one, and count the number of paid out coins. The main parts of the first coin hopper 70 are a hopper body 63 , a separating part 62 and a storage container 61 . FIG. 5 shows a state in which the storage container 61 and the cover are removed so that the movement of the coins 71 can be seen, and is a view of the hopper main body 63 viewed from above.

Two coin hoppers are attached to the first coin dispensing unit 23 . The coin hopper is a device that separates the coins stored in the storage container 61 one by one by the separation unit 62 and discharges them. The operation of this device will be described. In addition to the first coin dispensing unit 23, one coin hopper is used for the second coin dispensing unit 25, two for the first coin counting unit 27, and one for the second coin counting unit 29, and the coins are collected in one unit. The number of coins is counted while ejecting them one by one.

The storage container 61 can store coins in bulk, and has an opening at a position corresponding to the disc 73 at the bottom. The upper surface of the hopper main body 63 is provided with a frame 72 for connecting the part including the lowest part of the storage container 61 and the separating part. A disk 73 provided with five holding openings 74 for holding coins 71 one by one and a wheel 76 for moving the separated coins 71 one by one to a discharge port 77 are arranged on the upper surface of the hopper body 63 . It is The coin 71 slides on the holding base 75 on the upper surface of the hopper body 63 as the disk 73 and the wheel 76 move. When moved to the outlet 77 , the coins 71 are detected by the counting sensor 78 and counted by the control unit 20 . The coin 71 moves from the disk 73 side to the wheel 76 side in the movement direction indicated by the dashed arrow 79 . The pin guides and moves the coin 71 .

The coins 71 in the lower part of the storage container 61 enter the holding opening 74 one by one and slide on the holding base 75 by rotating the disk 73 counterclockwise. A pin (not shown) moves the coin 71 in the moving direction indicated by the dashed arrow 79 . be led to The wheel 76 has five arms and rotates in conjunction with the holding openings 74 of the disk 73 . The disk 73 and wheel 76 are driven by a motor provided on the hopper body 63 . Operation is controlled by control unit 20 . The coins 71 piled in bulk in the storage container 61 can be separated one by one and discharged while being counted.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the main part of the coin storage unit of the money changer. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a coin storage unit and a coin dispensing unit arranged inside the money changer;

Only a part of the partition plate 86 is illustrated so that the back can be seen. Originally closed and completely separated. A partition plate 86 is arranged between the first coin storage unit 24 and the second coin storage unit 26 to prevent the inserted coins from being mixed. The partition plate 86 also serves as a side wall that constitutes a storage section for storing inserted coins. For example, the first coin storage unit 24 can store 10,000 100-yen coins in the storage portion for storing coins, and the second coin storage unit 26 can store 2,000 500-yen coins in the storage portion for storing coins. Can store sheets. 10,000 100 yen coins weigh about 48 kg, and 2,000 500 yen coins weigh about 14 kg. The first coin dispensing unit 23 uses two coin hoppers, the first coin hopper 70 and the second coin hopper 88, so that each unit weighs 24 kg. A storage unit for storing coins must be strong enough to withstand the weight and not be distorted. In addition, the coin hopper must be able to accurately separate and discharge coins one by one even if coins of this weight are stored. By increasing the number of coin hoppers, the load due to the weight of coins can be distributed and reduced. However, increasing the number too much causes disadvantages such as an increase in size and an increase in cost.

The first coin storage unit 24 includes a first slider portion 64 , a first slope 65 , a second slope 66 , a first pressure relief bar 67 and a second pressure relief bar 68 . The second coin storage unit 26 includes a second slider portion 83 , a third slope 81 , a fourth slope 82 , a third pressure relief bar 84 and a fourth pressure relief bar 85 . The first coin dispensing unit 23 includes a first coin hopper 70 and a second coin hopper 88 . Second coin dispensing unit 25 includes third coin hopper 80 . Coins ejected from the first coin hopper 70 and the second coin hopper 88 are sent to the first coin passage 32 . A plurality of first coin hoppers 70 and second coin hoppers 88 of the first coin dispensing unit 23 are arranged in a row, here two are arranged in a row, and three including the third coin hopper 80 of the second coin dispensing unit 25 are arranged. They are arranged in rows. The row direction of these rows is aligned along the width direction of the money changer 1 , that is, along the longitudinal direction of the first pressure relief bar 67 .

A coin discharged from the first coin counting unit 27 to the first slider portion 64 slides down, hits the first pressure relief bar 67 or the second pressure relief bar 68, bounces off, or moves along the slope, and then moves along the first slope. It falls in the direction of 65 or the second slope 66 . In other words, the first slider portion 64 guides the coin toward the center between the tips of the first slope 65 and the second slope 66 . Since the way the coins fall differs individually, it is not possible to precisely control which direction the coins go. By arranging the first slider portion 64 , the first pressure relief bar 67 , and the second pressure relief bar 68 in this way, it is possible to prevent coins from directly falling into the separating portion 62 .

A rib 87 is provided on the first slope 65 . This rib 87 is arranged in the center of the first slope 65 and partitions so as to move coins to either the first coin hopper 70 side or the second coin hopper 88 side. A rib corresponding to the rib 87 is provided on the second slope 66 . It also contributes to the improvement of the strength of the first slope 65 . It also contributes as a straightening plate when the coins slide down so that the coins do not flow unevenly into one of the coin hoppers.

When a large amount of coins are stored in the first coin storage unit 24, the coin hopper may not operate normally due to the weight of the coins. Therefore, a first pressure relief bar 67 and a second pressure relief bar 68 are provided to reduce the weight on the coin hopper.

The first maintenance door 53 is fixed to a hinge 89 arranged above the upper end of the first slope 65 , and the first maintenance door 53 opens and closes with the hinge 89 . During normal use, the first maintenance door 53 is not opened, and when a problem occurs, it is opened to perform internal work. When the first maintenance door 53 is opened, the work can be easily performed to the depth of the first coin storage unit 24.例文帳に追加For example, the storage container 61 and the disk 73 can be visually observed or touched. That is, the opening of the first maintenance door 53 is communicated with the storage container 61 . Therefore, if a too complicated pressure relief mechanism is provided, maintenance becomes rather difficult. It is necessary to secure a space so that the operator can easily enter. The same applies to the second maintenance door 54 as well.

Plate-shaped bodies are arranged and fixed on both sides of the first slope 65 , the second slope 66 , the first pressure relief bar 67 and the second pressure relief bar 68 . One of the plate-like bodies is a partition plate 86 . The first pressure relief bar 67 and the second pressure relief bar 68 are fixed to the walls of the plate-like bodies on both sides. Therefore, the volume of the portion in which the exchange reserve is stored is increased, and the configuration is such that the pressure due to the weight of the stored coins can be sufficiently withstood. The first slope 65, the second slope 66, and the portion covered with the plate-like body serve as coin storage portions. In addition, the first slope 65 and the second slope 66 are also plate-shaped, making it easier for coins to slide down the slopes.

A coin ejected to the second slider portion 83 slides down, hits the third pressure relief bar 84 or the fourth pressure relief bar 85, and falls in the direction of the third slope 81 or the fourth slope 82. FIG. That is, the second slider portion 83 guides the coin to substantially the center between the tips of the third slope 81 and the fourth slope 82 . A coin falling on the third slope 81 or the fourth slope 82 slides down and is guided to the third coin hopper 80 of the second coin dispensing unit 25 .

When a large amount of coins are stored in the second coin storage unit 26, the coin hopper may not operate normally due to the weight of the coins. Therefore, a third pressure relief bar 84 and a fourth pressure relief bar 85 are provided to reduce the weight applied to the coin hopper.

The second maintenance door 54 is fixed to a hinge (not shown) arranged above the upper end of the third slope 81, and the second maintenance door 54 opens and closes with the hinge. The second maintenance door 54 is not opened during normal use, and is opened to perform internal work when a problem occurs. When the second maintenance door 54 is opened, the work can be easily performed to the back of the second coin storage unit 26.例文帳に追加Therefore, if a too complicated pressure relief mechanism is provided, maintenance becomes rather difficult. It is necessary to secure a space so that the operator can easily enter. It is similar to the first maintenance door 53 .

Plate-shaped bodies are arranged and fixed on both sides of the third slope 81, the fourth slope 82, the third pressure relief bar 84, and the fourth pressure relief bar 85. As shown in FIG. One of the plate-like bodies is a partition plate 86 . The third slope 81, the fourth slope 82, and the portion covered with the plate-like body serve as coin storage portions. Moreover, the 3rd slope 81 and the 4th slope 82 are also tabular.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the main part when the coin storage unit of the money changer is viewed from the side. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the coin storage unit viewed from the side of the first coin storage unit 24;

Coins ejected from the first coin counting unit 27 are dropped into the first coin storage unit 24 from the coin drop opening 60 . A first slider portion 64 is provided in the first coin storage unit 24, and coins falling from the coin drop opening 60 slide down. Two coin hoppers are arranged below the first coin storage unit 24 . In the figure, one of the first coin hoppers 70 is shown, and the second coin hopper 88 is arranged behind it. In order to guide the coins in the first coin storage unit 24 to the storage container 61 , the first slope 65 and the second slope 66 are directed toward the opening direction of the storage container 61 . Also in the depth direction, the side surface faces the opening of the storage container 61 . The coin drop slot 60 can also be said to be a coin slot for the first coin storage unit 24 .

For example, 10,000 100-yen coins are stored in the first coin storage unit 24 . Weighs approximately 48 kg. When 10,000 100-yen coins are piled in bulk and smoothed, they are piled up to about full line 92 indicated by a dashed line. The first maintenance door 53 is arranged above the full line 92 so that the contents do not fall out when opened.

When there is no coin in the first coin storage unit 24 , the coin dropped from the coin drop opening 60 slides down the first slider portion 64 and falls toward the first pressure relief bar 67 or the second pressure relief bar 68 . A coin that abuts against the first pressure relief bar 67 or the second pressure relief bar 68 rebounds or slides down, falls on the first slope 65 and the second slope 66, and is guided toward the storage container bottom surface 90 of the storage container 61. be done. Also, some coins drop directly into the storage container 61 . In some cases, it may drop without coming into contact with the first pressure relief bar 67 or the second pressure relief bar 68 .

The storage container bottom surface 90 is inclined and guides the coins to the bottom of the storage container 61 . A storage container opening 91 is arranged at the lowest part, and a disc 73 of the separation part 62 is arranged facing the opening. That is, the disk 73 faces this opening. It is necessary to prevent the rotation of the disk 73 from being hindered by the weight of the coin.

A dashed slope end line 93 indicates the vertical position of the end of the second slope 66 .

The dashed line indicates the position along the vertical direction of the end line 94 of the stress relief bar and the end of the first pressure relief bar 67 on the side closer to the slope termination line 93 .

A dashed slider portion end line 95 indicates the vertical position of the end of the first slider portion 64 .

Two of the first pressure relief bar 67 and the second pressure relief bar 68 are arranged in the vertical direction while being shifted in the horizontal direction. At this time, it is arranged below the full line 92 . Also, the end of the second pressure relief bar 68 does not overlap the pressure relief bar end line 94 . The end of the second pressure relief bar 68 on the side of the first slope 65 is located at substantially the same position as the slider end line 95 . That is, the first pressure relief bar 67 and the second pressure relief bar 68 are located between the slope end line 93 and the slider portion end line 95 and are located directly above the storage container bottom surface 90 . That is, the storage container bottom surface 90 is arranged in the vertical direction of the first pressure relief bar 67 and the second pressure relief bar 68 .

The top of the storage container 61 is opened. When the storage container 61 is viewed from above, it can be divided into a storage container opening 91 facing the disk 73 and a storage container bottom surface 90 for guiding coins therein. In order to store a large number of coins, the storage container opening 91 is separated from the first slider portion 64 . Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the coin falling from the first slider portion 64 from directly hitting the disk 73 or the holding base 75 . This is because unexpected problems such as scratches and rotation inhibition may occur when a large number of coins are hit vigorously. The edge of the second slope 66 and the edge of the bottom surface 90 of the storage container are at substantially the same position as the slope end line 93, and are covered by the second slope 66 when viewed from above to prevent direct contact.

Although two of the first pressure relief bar 67 and the second pressure relief bar 68 are used, even one bar can be substituted. However, when using one, it is necessary to increase the size. In addition, if the size is large, there is a risk that the number of shaded areas will increase when maintenance is performed by opening the first maintenance door 53, which may be an obstacle. The use of two small-sized first pressure relief bars 67 and second pressure relief bars 68 facilitates maintenance.

By displacing the first pressure relief bar 67 and the second pressure relief bar 68 in the horizontal direction, the horizontal area is increased, and furthermore, by arranging them vertically, the coins stacked in bulk can be moved at various points in the vertical direction. , and the pressure applied to the disk 73 can be relieved. A second pressure relief bar 68 is arranged on the first slope 65 side. In addition to relieving pressure, it also functions as a cushion for falling coins. Therefore, on the side of the second slope 66, coins that slide down from the first slider portion 64 often do not hit due to the first pressure relieving bar 67. Because it does.

Since the first pressure relief bar 67 and the second pressure relief bar 68 are fixed between the side plates in the depth direction of the paper surface of FIG. contribute.

Each surface of the first pressure relief bar 67, the second pressure relief bar 68, the first slider portion 64, the first slope 65, and the second slope 66 is fixed at an angle of approximately 45 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction. The range is preferably 45 degrees plus or minus 15 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction. More preferably, it is in the range of plus or minus 5 degrees. It must be easy for the coin to slide off, too loose an angle and the coin may be stuck by friction, too steep and the pressure on the disc 73 will be too high.

Also, the angle of the storage container bottom surface 90 with respect to the horizontal direction is the angle of each surface of the first pressure relief bar 67, the second pressure relief bar 68, the first slider portion 64, the first slope 65, and the second slope 66 with respect to the horizontal direction. It is made more gradual, that is, at a smaller angle. When the first coin storage unit 24 and the coins in the storage container inside 61 are guided to the storage container opening 91, the pressure applied to the storage container bottom surface 90 is made larger than the pressure applied to the storage container opening 91. . By alleviating the pressure due to the weight of the coin, it is possible to prevent the rotation of the disk 73 from being hindered.

For example, if only one first pressure relief bar 67 is used, the distance between the reservoir 61 and the first pressure relief bar 67 is increased. A coin on the first slope 65 side applies a large load toward the disk 73, and in the worst case, the rotation of the disk 73 is hindered and a phenomenon occurs in which the disk 73 does not move. If the disk 73 is to be rotated, a motor with a higher output is required, and a high-performance magnet must be used, a large amount of current must be applied, etc., resulting in disadvantages in terms of size and cost. A second pressure relief bar 68 may be provided to further distribute the pressure and reduce the force on the disc 73 .

Also, if the length of the slopes of the first pressure relief bar 67 and the second pressure relief bar 68 is shortened to reduce the area, the load received is reduced, and the pressure cannot be distributed favorably. Preferably, it is wider than the diameter of the coins to be inserted. Further, if the slope is lengthened, it is possible to prevent the coins from flowing directly to the disk 73, and the load can be reduced. Preferably, the width is narrower than three times the diameter of the coin to be inserted. However, if only one pressure relief plate is used, the load on the disc may not be sufficiently reduced, so it is preferable to provide two more. Although the load on the disk 73 can be reduced by providing more, the maintainability deteriorates. Moreover, it is preferable that the width of the first pressure relief bar 67 and the second pressure relief bar 68 be such that the bottom surface 90 of the storage container is not completely hidden when viewed from above. If the width is too wide, it tends to become an obstacle during maintenance.

The load on the disk 73 can be reduced by providing more slopes similar to the first slope 65 and the second slope 66 or by increasing the length of the first slope 65 and the second slope 66 . However, when maintenance is performed by opening the first maintenance door 53, it becomes difficult to insert hands and tools, resulting in poor maintainability. Needless to say, it is necessary to consider the maintainability as well. It is preferable to provide an appropriate space between the first slope 65 and the second slope 66 and to provide a plate for relieving the pressure thereabove. If the load can be suitably reduced, the size of the drive unit can be reduced.

The lowest edge of the second slope 66 is located lower than the lowest edge of the first slope 65 . The first maintenance door 53 is opened to allow access to the storage container opening 91 . The back side of the first slope 65 has a structure that prevents coins from entering.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a pressure relief bar. A first pressure relief bar 67 and a second pressure relief bar 68, which are pressure relief means for dispersing the pressure due to the weight of coins in the coin storage section and relaxing the pressure applied to one point, have the same shape. . Further, the third pressure relief bar 84 and the fourth pressure relief bar 85 have a shape in which the longitudinal dimension of the first pressure relief bar 67 is shortened. Here, the first pressure relief bar 67 will be described. It is bent to both sides around the top 99, and inclined surfaces are provided on both sides. Furthermore, the end of the slope portion 96 is bent to provide a bent portion 98 . By providing the bent portion 98 and the top portion 99, the strength of the first pressure relief bar 67 is increased. A mounting portion 97 is provided by projecting a portion of both ends of the first pressure relief bar 67 in the longitudinal direction and bending the portion. A screw hole is provided in the center of the mounting portion 97, and can be mounted with a screw. By bending one plate and arranging the two surfaces perpendicular to each other at an angle of 45 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction, a part of the coins piled in bulk is supported.

Moreover, the shape of the pressure relieving means is not particularly limited, and any shape can be used as long as the pressure can be appropriately relieved. For example, it may have a cylindrical shape or an elliptical cylindrical shape. It may have a shape in which it is bent multiple times instead of being bent once. A simple shape is preferable for easy access to the back side when maintenance is taken into consideration.

1 money changer 2 housing 3 door 4 overturn prevention plate 5 handle 6 coin deposit port 7 coin payout port 8 return lever 9 bill deposit port 10 bill payout port 11 card reader 12 touch panel display device 13 speaker 13
14 Lock device 15 Surveillance camera 16 Hinge 20 Control unit 21 Unit input switch 22 Unit display device 23 First coin dispensing unit 24 First coin storage unit 25 Second coin dispensing unit 26 Second coin storage unit 27 First coin counting unit 28 First coin input unit 29 Second coin counting unit 30 Second coin input unit 31 Banknote input/output unit 32 First coin passage 33 First coin sorting unit 34 First coin collection passage 35 First coin collection bag 36 First coin Discharge opening 37 First coin receiving opening 38 Second coin passage 39 Second coin sorting unit 40 Second coin collecting passage 41 Second coin collecting bag 42 Second coin discharging opening 43 Second coin receiving opening 44 Bill entry/exit opening 45 Coin Deposit passage 46 Coin identification unit 47 Coin return passage 48 Coin deposit distribution unit 49 First coin door safe 50 Second coin door safe 51 Coin return unit 52 Power supply unit 53 First maintenance door 54 Second maintenance door 60 Coin exit 61 Storage container 62 Separating part 63 Hopper body 64 First slider part 65 First slope 66 Second slope 67 First pressure relief bar 68 Second pressure relief bar 70 First coin hopper 71 Coin 72 Frame 73 Disk 74 Holding opening 75 Holding base 76 Wheel 77 Discharge port 78 Count sensor 79 Arrow 80 indicating moving direction Third coin hopper 81 Third slope 82 Fourth slope 83 Second slider portion 84 Third pressure relief bar 85 Fourth pressure relief bar 86 Partition plate 87 Rib 88 Second Coin hopper 89 Hinge 90 Storage container bottom surface 91 Storage container opening 92 Full line 93 Slope termination line 94 Pressure relief bar termination line 95 Slider section termination line 96 Slope section 97 Mounting section 98 Folding section 99 Top

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a storage unit for storing coins in bulk;
a coin payout unit disposed below the storage section for discharging and counting the coins stored in the storage section one by one ;
Part of the weight of the coins stored between the first slope and the second slope arranged in the storage section so as to face each other so that the distance between them in the horizontal direction gradually narrows toward the coin dispensing unit. A coin handling device comprising:
a coin slot for inserting the coin arranged above the storage part;
a slider that guides the coin inserted from the coin slot toward the pressure relief means;
The pressure relieving means comprises a plurality of pressure relieving bars having sloping surfaces in each direction from the upper end to the direction of the first slope and the direction of the second slope so that the lower end becomes lower,
Each of the pressure relief bars partially overlaps when viewed from the top, is arranged at a position separated from the top and bottom, is between the first slope and the second slope, and is separated from the first slope and the second slope. are located far apart,
The coin processing device , wherein the slider is arranged below the coin slot, and the lower end of the slider is arranged at a position higher than the upper ends of the first slope and the second slope . A coin counting unit is provided for separating and discharging the inserted coins one by one and counting the coins, and the coins discharged from the coin counting unit are stored in the storage section through the coin slot. 2. The coin processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: each pressure relief bar has the same shape,
The pressure relieving bar is bent to both sides centering on the upper end, and the lower end of the inclined surface is folded back to increase the thickness of the lower end,
The pressure relief bar placed above does not overlap the slider when viewed from the top, and the pressure relief bar placed below is closer to the slider than the pressure relief bar placed above when viewed from the top. 3. The coin processing device according to claim 1, wherein the coin processing device is arranged in the . The coin payout unit has a coin hopper that has a storage container that stores the coins and a separation unit that separates the coins one by one, discharges the separated coins, and counts the coins,
The storage container has an opening of the storage container arranged at the bottom of the storage container, and an inclined bottom surface for guiding the coin to the opening,
4. The coin processing according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second slope is arranged above the opening, and the pressure relief means is arranged above the bottom surface. Device. 5. The coin processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the slope of the bottom surface is gentler than the slope of the first slope or the second slope. An opening of the storage unit communicating with the inside and outside of the storage unit and a door for opening and closing the opening are provided on the upper part of the first slope, and the opening of the storage unit is opened when the door is opened. 6. The coin processing device according to claim 4, wherein the storage portion communicates with the storage container of the coin payout unit. a housing, a door provided in the housing, a first locking system for locking or unlocking the door in a closed state, a card reader for reading an IC card, and the card reader and the first locking system. a control means for controlling and unlocking the first locking system when the IC card is read by the card reader; and a second locking system for locking or unlocking the door; 7. The coin processing device according to claim 6, wherein said coin processing device is housed. The coin dispensing unit is characterized in that a plurality of the coin hoppers are arranged in a row with respect to one of the storage parts, and the longitudinal direction of the pressure relief means is arranged along the row direction of the coin hoppers. The coin processing device according to any one of claims 4 to 7. The upper end of the first slope is arranged at a position lower than the upper end of the second slope, the coin slot is arranged above the first slope and directly above the slider, and the coin is 9. The coin processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the coin slides down the slider after being dropped from the coin slot onto the slider and is stored in the storage unit. .

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