JP7244101B2 - coin processing equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a coin processing apparatus that stores coins by denomination in containers and feeds out the coins stored in the containers one by one.

Commonly, circulating currency issued by a nation includes coins of multiple denominations. Coins differ in diameter, thickness, material, and design for each denomination, so that anyone can easily identify the denomination. Since each denomination has different characteristics, it is also possible to identify the denomination by machine. It is also possible to store the identified coins in containers by denomination. The coin processing device identifies the denomination of coins, stores coins by denomination, and pays out the stored coins as needed.

For example, a coin feeding device disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2011-165003 is known as a device that feeds out a plurality of coins put into a storage container one by one and identifies the denomination of each coin. Such a coin dispensing device has a two-stage process. First, there is a step of sending out a plurality of coins one by one, and then there is a step of identifying the denomination of the coins that are conveyed one by one.

For example, a coin sorting device disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2013-152628 is known as a device having a step of sorting and storing identified coins by denomination. The belt is provided with a roller that pushes the coin. By driving the belt, the roller is moved along the guide rail. A coin whose denomination has been identified is pushed by a roller attached to a belt and moved along a guide rail. A coin sorting unit is arranged for each denomination in the middle of the coin transport path. The coin sorting unit guides coins of matching denominations to the coin hopper and passes coins of non-matching denominations. The coin sorting unit guides coins of the same denomination to coin hoppers arranged for each denomination.

Coins of the same denomination are stored in the coin hopper. A desired number of coins can be discharged from the coin hopper by controlling the coin hopper. An example of a coin processing device is an automatic change machine. The automatic change dispenser stores inserted coins by denomination. Also, the automatic change machine calculates the denomination and number of coins to be discharged based on the amount of change. Based on the calculated denomination and number of coins, the automatic change dispenser controls coin hoppers corresponding to each denomination to eject coins.

JP 2011-165003 A JP 2013-152628 A

There are various denominations of coins used by nations. For example, six kinds of coins of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 yen are widely used in Japan. In Europe, 8 denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents, 1, 2 euros, and 6 denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents, and 1 dollar coins are widely used in the United States. It is Many countries issue and circulate coins of multiple denominations.

Since the coin processing device handles coins of a plurality of denominations, it is necessary to arrange a coin hopper for each denomination. The more denominations of coins, the larger the size of the coin processing device. Also, if the size of the coin processing device is large, a large space is required to install the coin processing device. Therefore, miniaturization of the coin processing device has been desired. In addition, when the coin processing device is downsized, there is a case where a problem occurs in the transportation of the coins in the coin processing device.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a coin processing device that can be downsized and can suitably transport coins in the coin processing device.

The coin processing apparatus of the present invention comprises an identification section for identifying the denomination of coins separated one by one, and a surface inclined with respect to a horizontal direction, and the coins delivered from the identification section are provided with the inclined surface. a first support that slides upward; a second support that is spaced apart from and along the lower edge of the first support for supporting the peripheral surface of the coin; and at least two pulleys. a conveying belt that is hung around the belt, has teeth that mesh with the pulley, and rotates in conjunction with the pulley; , wherein the conveying belt is equipped with a plurality of the pushing bodies, one of the coins sent out from the identification section is inserted between the adjacent pushing bodies, and the first supporting section and the In the coin processing device that pushes the coin supported by the first support and the second support by moving the pushing body between the second supports, the first support is arranged in a top view. is arranged at a position overlapping with the conveying belt, the second supporting portion is arranged outside the conveying belt in top view, and the base end side of the first supporting portion for conveying the coin has, in top view A first curved portion that curves along the conveyor belt is provided, and a second curved portion that curves along the conveyor belt in a top view is provided on a base end side of the second support portion that conveys the coin, The delivery positions of the coin from the identification section to the first support section and the second support section are the first curved section and the second curved section, and the coins are transferred from the identification section to the first curved section and the second support section. It is characterized in that the coin delivered to the two curved portions enters between the adjacent pushing bodies.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the length of the longitudinal direction and width direction of a coin processing apparatus can be shortened, and a coin processing apparatus can be miniaturized. In addition, the behavior of coins in the coin transport path can be suppressed, and coins can be suitably transported.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of the coin processing device. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the coin processing device. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the main part of the coin processing machine. FIG. 4 is a top view of the main part of the coin processing machine. FIG. 5 is a top view of the coin hopper with the coin storage container removed. FIG. 6 is an exploded view for explaining the sorting section of the coin processing device. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the sorting section of the coin processing device. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a belt for conveying coins and a conveying pin roller. FIG. 9(a) is an exploded view of the transport pin roller. FIG.9(b) is a figure explaining a conveyance pin roller. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the movement of coins on the curved portion of the sorting section.

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.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of the coin processing device. The coin processing device 1 is covered with a substantially cubic exterior case. A coin processing device 1 is provided with an insertion slot 2 for inserting coins and a tray 3 for receiving coins to be paid out.

An opening of an insertion slot 2 for inserting coins is arranged on the front side of the upper surface of the exterior case. A tray 3 for receiving coins to be paid out is arranged on the front surface of the exterior case. A payout port 4 passing through the inside and outside of the coin processing device 1 is provided at a position corresponding to the tray 3 on the front surface of the exterior case. A tray 3 receives coins paid out through a payout port 4. - 特許庁A display device 5 is arranged next to the inlet 2 on the front side of the upper surface of the exterior case. The display device 5 displays the state of the coin processing device 1, the amount of deposit, the amount of withdrawal, guidance, and the like. A device that separates, identifies, stores, and pays out inserted coins is covered with an exterior case.

For example, the coin processing device 1 is a device for depositing and withdrawing coins such as an automatic change machine and an automatic change machine. A coin is inserted into the slot 2. A control unit (not shown) acquires the denomination and number of inserted coins, and grasps the amount of money inserted. Whether or not coins are to be paid out is calculated by a control unit (not shown). When coins are to be paid out, a control unit (not shown) calculates the denomination and number of coins to be paid out, controls the coin hopper, and discharges the coins. The ejected coins are sent to the tray 3.

Next, the configuration of the coin processing device 1 will be described with reference to schematic diagrams. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the coin processing device. Commonly used coins consist of multiple denominations. Coins have different elements such as size, material, and design for each denomination.

Coins of a plurality of denominations are mixed and thrown into the slot 2 of the coin processing device 1.例文帳に追加The coin processing device 1 divides the inserted coins one by one and identifies the denominations of the divided coins. The coin processing device 1 stores the identified coins by denomination. In addition, the coin processing device 1 reuses coins stored separately for each denomination for payout.

The coin processing device 1 is divided into three parts. The three parts are a separation unit 6 for sorting and sending out inserted coins one by one, an identification unit 8 for discriminating coin denominations, and a sorting unit 9 for sorting and storing coins by denomination.

A coin 10 inserted into the slot 2 passes through a coin passage 11 and is stored in a storage container 12 . In FIG. 2, the slot 2, the coin passage 11, and the storage container 12 are indicated by broken lines. The coins 10 inserted into the slot 2 are temporarily stored in the storage container 12 until they are separated and conveyed one by one.

A disk 15 is rotatably arranged on a holding base 13 of the base of the coin processing device 1 . A reservoir 12 is arranged below the disk 15 . The storage container 12 has a bottom shaped along the outer circumference of the disk 15 . The reservoir 12 covers the lower half to one-third of the disc 15 . Also, the holding base 13 and the disk 15 are arranged to be inclined with respect to the horizontal direction. The coin 10 leans against the disk 15 side. By rotating the disc 15, the coin 10 leaning against the disc 15 enters a concave portion 16, which will be described later, and is conveyed.

The disc 15 is provided with three concave portions 16 for accommodating the coins 10 . The coin 10 is held within this recess 16 . The area of the recess 16 on the outer peripheral side of the disc 15 is open. The coin 10 is delivered from the separation section 6 to the identification section 8 at the delivery section 7 .

The side surface of the coin 10 that has entered the recess 16 contacts the inner wall of the recess 16 . Since the holding base 13 and the disc 15 are arranged so as to take an oblique posture with respect to the horizontal direction, the coin 10 can be held in the concave portion 16 of the disc 15 . The inclination angle of the holding base 13 is preferably about 30 degrees to 80 degrees. Among them, 40 to 50 degrees is more preferable. If the inclination angle is small, the unnecessary coin 10 cannot slide down from the recess 16, and if the inclination angle is large, it becomes difficult for the coin to enter the recess 16. - 特許庁In addition, the height of the inner wall of the recess 16 is lower than the thickness of the coin 10 so that only one coin 10 can be inserted.

The coin 10 is held in such a posture that the front surface or rear surface of the coin 10 faces the flat bottom surface of the recess 16 . Further, the inner wall of the recess 16 is not arranged on the outer peripheral side of the disk 15 . The coin 10 passes through this area without inner walls and is passed to the next process. A guide wall that guides the coin 10 in the direction of rotation of the disk is arranged outside the outer circumference of the disk 15 . The coin 10 is conveyed with its peripheral surface in contact with the guide wall and the inner wall of the recess 16 .

The disk 15 rotates in a disk rotation direction 17 indicated by an arrow. The disk 15 picks up the coins 10 stored in the storage container 12 one by one at the concave portion 16 . Since the disk 15 is arranged obliquely with respect to the horizontal direction, the coin 10 in the storage container 12 leans against the disk 15 and easily enters the concave portion 16 .

A coin 10 is delivered at a position above the separation section 6 and below the identification section 8 . Although FIG. 2 shows an example in which the identification section 8 and the separation section 6 are arranged vertically, the identification section 8 and the separation section 6 can be arranged horizontally as shown in FIG. 3 which will be described later. The disk 15 can convey the coins 10 one by one to the delivery section 7 and then to the identification section 8 which is the next process.

A wheel 21 is arranged on the holding base 13 of the base of the coin processing device 1 in the identification unit 8 . The wheel 21 rotates in a wheel rotation direction 22 indicated by an arrow. The wheel 21 rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the disc 15 . A wheel 21 pushes the peripheral surface of the coin 10 delivered from the separation unit 6 . The coin 10 is moved on the holding base 13 by the wheels 21 . The holding base 13 is a flat plane. An identification sensor 19 for detecting characteristics such as the size and material of the coin 10 is arranged in the identification unit 8 . An identification sensor 19 detects features of the coin 10 moving on the holding base 13 . A control unit (not shown) identifies the denomination of the coin 10 based on the detection result of the identification sensor 19 . Since the coins 10 are sorted one by one by the wheel 21, the identification sensor 19 can preferably detect the characteristics of the coins 10. FIG. The coin 10 is pushed by the wheel 21 with its front or rear surface in contact with the holding base 13 and its peripheral surface in contact with the guide portion 18 . The coin 10 moves along the guide portion 18 . The coin 10 whose denomination has been identified by the identification unit 8 is transferred to the distribution unit 9 in the next process.

Rails 25 for guiding the coins 10 are arranged in the sorting section 9 . A coin 10 is passed from the identifying section 8 to the rail 25 of the sorting section 9 . A coin 10 is conveyed along this rail 25 . A conveyor belt 24 is arranged along the rail 25 . Conveying pin rollers 23 are arranged at regular intervals on the conveying belt 24 . One coin 10 enters between adjacent conveying pin rollers 23. - 特許庁The coins 10 are pushed one by one by the transport pin rollers 23 and transported along the rails 25 . The conveying pin roller 23 can also be said to be a pushing body that pushes and conveys the coin 10 . The transport belt 24 is an endless belt and rotates in conjunction with the disc 15 and the wheel 21 in the transport belt rotation direction 26 indicated by the arrow.

A first slider 27 , a second slider 29 , a third slider 31 , a fourth slider 33 , a fifth slider 35 , a sixth slider 37 and a seventh slider 39 are arranged along the rail 25 . These sliders are connected to coin hoppers of predetermined denominations. The coin 10 identified by the identification unit 8 is dropped onto the corresponding denomination slider and stored in the corresponding denomination coin hopper.

The first slider 27 is connected to the first coin hopper 28 . A second slider 29 is connected to a second coin hopper 30 . A third slider 31 is connected to a third coin hopper 32 . A fourth slider 33 is connected to a fourth coin hopper 34 . A fifth slider 35 is connected to a fifth coin hopper 36 . A sixth slider 37 is connected to a sixth coin hopper 38 . Also, the seventh slider 39 is connected to the overflow container 40 .

The eighth slider 41 guides the coin 10 to the ejection belt 42 . A coin 10 whose denomination cannot be identified or a coin 10 that cannot be used is guided onto a discharge belt 42 and discharged to a tray 3.例文帳に追加

If the number of coins 10 stored in the coin hopper exceeds a predetermined amount, problems may occur. Therefore, when the number of coins 10 stored in the coin hopper exceeds a predetermined amount, storage of coins 10 in the coin hopper is stopped. That is, the control unit (not shown) compares the number of coins 10 stored in the coin hopper with a predetermined allowable number of stored coins, and based on the result, stores the coins 10 in the coin hopper. It controls whether to continue or stop. When the storage of the coins 10 in the coin hopper is stopped, the coins 10 not stored are stored in the overflow container 40 . After that, when the coins 10 are dispensed from the coin hopper which has become full, the coins 10 can be stored in the coin hopper again. By adopting a configuration in which surplus coins 10 can be stored in the overflow container 40, the frequency of maintenance can be reduced. Therefore, efficient operation of the coin processing device 1 becomes possible. The overflow container 40 may be a coin hopper or a storage container that does not have a function to eject coins.

Each coin hopper is arranged along the discharge belt 42 . In the sorting section 9 , the coins 10 discharged from each coin hopper can be transported to the tray 3 by driving the discharge belt 42 . A coin 10 put into the slot 2 can be reused as a coin 10 for payout.

The disc 15 rotates around the disc rotating shaft 14 . Wheel 21 rotates around wheel rotation axis 20 . The disk rotating shaft 14 and the wheel rotating shaft 20 are rotated by a motor (not shown). A gear train (not shown) connects the motor and the disk rotating shaft 14 . Further, the motor and the wheel rotation shaft 20 are connected by a train wheel (not shown). The motor and train wheel constitute a drive for rotating the disc 15 and wheel 21 .

Since the coins 10 are slid from the separation section 6 to the identification section 8 via the transfer section 7, they are arranged without steps and have a flat surface.

The disk 15 is provided with a plurality of concave portions 16 equiangularly around the disk rotating shaft 14 . For example, three locations are provided at intervals of 120 degrees.

A lever, which will be described later, is arranged in each recess 16 . When the coin 10 is carried to the delivery section 7 , the lever moves the coin 10 in the outer peripheral direction of the disc 15 , that is, in the direction of the identification section 8 , so that the coin 10 can be delivered to the identification section 8 .

A coin 10 is pushed out of the disc 15 of the separating section 6 and picked up by the wheel 21 of the identifying section 8 . Since the holding base 13 is flat, it can be delivered smoothly.

Receiving bodies are radially arranged on the wheel 21 at intervals of 120 degrees around the wheel rotation axis 20 . One coin 10 enters between each recipient. The coin 10 is pushed by the pushing wall on the side of the receiver. A coin 10 pushed by the wheel 21 slides on the holding base 13 . The wheel 21 rotates in conjunction with the disk 15 and rotates in the opposite direction.

The guide portions 18 are arranged linearly. The coin 10 moves linearly along the guide portion 18 . In the identification section 8, the identification sensor 19 detects the coin 10 moving linearly along the guide section 18 to identify the denomination of the coin.

The coin 10 is pushed by the wheel 21 and passed from the identifying section 8 to the sorting section 9 . The wheel 21 and the conveyor belt 24 rotate together. The conveying pin rollers 23 are arranged so that one coin 10 enters between the adjacent conveying pin rollers 23 .

The coin 10 is pushed by the transport pin roller 23 and moved along the rail 25 . The coin 10 is dropped on the corresponding denomination slider. Coins 10 of the same denomination are guided by a slider and stored in a coin hopper.

Next, main parts of the coin processing device 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the main part of the coin processing machine.

The separating unit 6 temporarily stores the inserted coins 10 in the storage container 12 . The stored coins 10 are conveyed one by one by the disk 15 . When the coin 10 is transported to the delivery section 7 , the lever 54 operates to push the coin 10 toward the identification section 8 . The extruded coin 10 passes through the delivery section 7 and enters between the receivers of the wheel 21 .

FIG. 3 shows a state in which the sensor cover 53 covering the identification section 8 is open. In normal use, the sensor cover 53 is closed so as to cover the wheel 21 .

In the identification unit 8 , the coins 10 are moved one by one on the holding base 13 by the wheel 21 . A guide portion 18 is arranged below the identification portion 8 . The guide part 18 is part of a guide wall arranged outside the outer circumference of the wheel 21 . The guide portion 18 is arranged linearly so as to detect the coin 10 under certain conditions. The coin 10 is pushed by the wheel 21 and slides on the holding base 13 along the guide portion 18 . Since the holding base 13 is inclined with respect to the horizontal direction, the coin 10 is forced downward by gravity. The coin 10 is in contact with the guide wall at its peripheral surface and in contact with the holding base 13 at its front surface or rear surface. After passing the lowest point, the wheel 21 conveys the coin 10 upward against gravity. The coin 10 is conveyed while being in contact with the guide portion 18 . The peripheral surface of the coin 10 slides or rolls while being in contact with the guide portion 18 . The coin 10 can pass through the detection area of the identification sensor 19 under certain conditions.

The coin 10 whose denomination has been identified by the identification sensor 19 passes through the delivery port 50 and is transferred from the identification section 8 to the sorting section 9 .

The delivery port 50 is a through hole penetrating the front and back of the holding base 13 . A conveying path 51 and a rail 25 of the sorting section 9 are arranged on the far side of the delivery port 50 . The transport path 51 and the rail 25 are guide paths for the coins 10 . The coin 10 is pushed by the wheel 21 and dropped into the delivery port 50. - 特許庁The coin 10 passes through the delivery port 50 and reaches the transport path 51 and rail 25 . That is, the portion facing the delivery port 50 is the delivery area for the coins 10 of the sorting section 9 .

The transport path 51 is arranged to be inclined with respect to the horizontal direction. It is slanted at an angle of about 45 degrees. In order to facilitate delivery of the coins 10 from the identifying section 8 to the sorting section 9, it is preferable that the inclination angle of the holding base 13 and the inclination angle of the transport path 51 are the same or have a small difference of plus or minus 10 degrees or less. The coin 10 is pushed by the conveying pin rollers 23 along the conveying path 51 and the rail 25 in a state in which the side surface which is the outer peripheral surface of the coin 10 is in contact with the rail 25 and the front surface or the back surface of the coin 10 is in contact with the conveying path 51 . to move. The coin 10 is pushed by the conveying pin roller 23 , slides on the inclined surface of the conveying path 51 , and rolls or slides on the rail 25 . The transport pin roller 23 can also be said to be a pushing body that contacts the coin 10 and pushes it. In other words, the coin 10 is pushed by the pushing body and conveyed while being supported by the support portion having the conveying path 51 as the first support portion and the rail 25 as the second support portion. A front cover 55 covers the members forming the passage for conveying the coins 10 , such as the conveying belt 24 , the conveying pin rollers 23 , the conveying path 51 and the rails 25 . Further, the transport path 51 is configured by a part of the transport path cover 52 . Further, since the identifying section 8 is arranged above the transport path 51 , the delivery area where the coins 10 are transferred from the identifying section 8 to the sorting section 9 is not covered with the front cover 55 .

The conveying path 51 is inclined, the conveying path 51 and the rail 25 are curved when viewed from above, and the coin 10 is delivered at the curved portion. It is possible to arrange the separation part 6 and the identification part 8 to overlap on the upper side of the curved part. That is, the distribution section 9 is arranged below the identification section 8 . Further, the conveying belt 24 is wound around pulleys. As viewed from above, the transport path 51 and the rails 25 are curved along the transport belt 24 that is looped around the pulleys. By arranging the transport path 51 and the rails 25 along the transport belt 24, the length of the coin processing machine 1 in the longitudinal direction is shortened. In addition, by inclining the conveying path 51 and arranging the driving portion such as the conveying belt 24 below the conveying path 51, the length of the coin processing apparatus 1 in the lateral direction is shortened. Such a configuration enables the size of the coin processing device 1 to be reduced.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the main part of the coin processing machine. FIG. 4 is a top plan view showing a state in which the sensor cover 53 is closed and the front cover 55 is removed.

The separating unit 6 separates the coins 10 accumulated in the storage container 12 one by one and passes the separated coins 10 to the identifying unit 8 . The identification unit 8 identifies the denomination of the coins 10 and passes them to the distribution unit 9 one by one.

In the sorting section 9, the coins 10 are moved along the rails 25 by being pushed by the transport pin rollers 23. - 特許庁A first flap 56 , a second flap 57 and a third flap 58 are arranged along the rail 25 . The first flap 56 takes any one of a first state for passing the coin 10 , a second state for moving the coin 10 to the first slider 27 , and a third state for moving the coin 10 to the fourth slider 33 . The first flap 56 is switched between a first state, a second state, and a third state by a drive section (not shown). Similar to the first flap 56, the second flap 57 has a first state for passing the coin 10, a second state for moving the coin 10 to the second slider 29, and a third state for moving the coin 10 to the fifth slider 35. can be switched to either state by a driving unit (not shown). Similar to the first flap 56 , the third flap 58 has a first state for passing the coin 10 , a second state for moving the coin 10 to the third slider 31 , and a third state for moving the coin 10 to the sixth slider 37 . can be switched to either state by a driving unit (not shown). By configuring in this way, the coin 10 is guided to any one of seven paths.

A first coin hopper 28, a second coin hopper 30, and a third coin hopper 32 are arranged in a line along the rail 25, and a fourth coin hopper 34, a fifth coin hopper 36, and a sixth coin hopper 38 are arranged on the rail 25. arranged in a row along the

The seventh slider 39 is arranged at the leading end of the rail 25 in the direction in which the coins 10 are conveyed, and guides the coins 10 that have passed through the first flap 56 , the second flap 57 and the third flap 58 to the overflow container 40 . The end of the rail 25 is curved when viewed from above, and the seventh slider 39 is arranged on the curved portion. Coins 10 can be led to the overflow container 40 without providing a flap.

The coin processing device 1 is provided with three flaps in the middle of the rail 25 so that the coin 10 can be guided to any one of the seven storage sections.

A base end of the transport path 51 of the sorting section 9 is configured to overlap with the identification section 8 below. A seventh slider 39 is arranged at the tip of the transport path 51 . By curving the base end side and the tip end side of the conveying path 51 when viewed from above, the length in the longitudinal direction of the coin processing apparatus 1 is shortened and the size is reduced.

A transport path 51 is provided in the transport path cover 52 . The transport path 51 is an inclined surface provided on the rail 25 side of the transport path cover 52 . The transport path 51 is in contact with the front surface or the rear surface of the coin 10 . The coin 10 slides on the transport path 51 . A predetermined gap is provided between the lower edge of the transport path 51 and the rail 25 . A conveying pin roller 23 protrudes outward from the gap. That is, the rail 25 is arranged along the lower edge of the transport path 51 . The transport pin roller 23 moves between the transport path 51 and the rail 25 . The coin 10 is pushed by the transport pin roller 23 to move.

The coins 10 whose denominations have been identified are routed according to their denominations by the sorting unit 9 and stored in the coin hopper. As shown in FIG. 2, the stored coins 10 are discharged from the independently controlled coin hoppers onto the discharge belt 42, passed through the payout port 4, and paid out to the tray 3. As shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the coin hopper. Each coin hopper has a similar configuration. The coin hopper is composed of a main body 60 and a storage container for storing coins 10 . FIG. 5 is a top view when viewed from above with the containment vessel removed. The containment can be removably mounted above the body 60 . A convex portion provided on the containment vessel is inserted into the fixing portion 67 of the main body 60 and fixed. Four fixing portions 67 are provided so as to surround the rotating body 61 . An opening is provided in the bottom of the containment vessel at a position facing the rotating body 61 . The coin hopper includes a coin 10 storing portion having a rotating body 61 and a hopper base 66 as a bottom surface and a storage container as a side surface.

The hopper base 66 has a flat surface on which the front or rear surface of the coin 10 contacts and slides. The rotating body 61 is arranged above the hopper base 66 and rotates counterclockwise around the rotating shaft 62 . The rotating body 61 is provided with hopper recesses 65 in which coins 10 are inserted at four locations. The coin 10 entering the hopper recess 65 slides on the hopper base 66 as the rotating body 61 rotates. A restriction pin 63 is provided on the hopper base 66 so as to prevent the coin 10 from being conveyed. A circular depression is provided on the back side of the rotating body 61 to avoid the restriction pin 63 . A groove through which the coin 10 can pass is provided on the outer peripheral side of the hopper concave portion 65 on the back side of the rotating body 61 . The coin 10 transported by the rotating body 61 changes its direction of movement by abutting the limit pin 63, and moves toward the ejection port. A groove provided on the outer peripheral side of the rotating body 61 serves as a passage for the coins 10 , and the coins 10 are ejected from the rotating body 61 . The ejected coin 10 is detected by the payout sensor 64 . By counting the detection signals output from the payout sensor 64, the number of coins 10 to be discharged can be grasped. For example, a control circuit (not shown) is used to count the number of coins 10 to be ejected. A control circuit (not shown) stops the rotation of the rotating body 61 when the number of ejected coins 10 reaches a desired number. A control circuit (not shown) can control the number of coins 10 discharged from the coin hopper.

As described with reference to FIG. 2, the coin processing apparatus 1 has three coin hoppers arranged in two rows along the discharge belt 42 . In addition, the coin hopper discharge sides of the coins 10 are opposed to each other. Coins 10 are ejected from each coin hopper toward ejection belt 42 .

Next, the sorting unit 9 of the coin processing device 1 will be described. FIG. 6 is an exploded view for explaining the sorting section of the coin processing device.

A first pulley shaft 76 and a second pulley shaft 77 are arranged on the case base portion 78 . A drive pulley 73 is inserted into the first pulley shaft 76 . A driven pulley 74 is inserted into the second pulley shaft 77 . A motor (not shown) is connected to the drive pulley 73 via a wheel train. A conveyor belt 24 is wound around the drive pulley 73 and the driven pulley 74 . The conveying belt 24 is a toothed belt, and the teeth of the conveying belt 24 mesh with the gears of the drive pulley 73 and the driven pulley 74 . When the drive pulley 73 is driven by a motor (not shown), the conveyor belt 24 and the driven pulley 74 rotate as the drive pulley 73 rotates. Twelve conveying pin rollers 23 are fixed to the conveying belt 24 at regular intervals.

A rail 25 for guiding the coin 10 is arranged on the case base 78 . The rail 25 has a bottom portion in contact with the side surface of the coin 10 and a side portion in contact with part of the front surface or the back surface of the coin 10 at an angle of approximately 90 degrees. The side portion has a height of about ⅓ to 1/10 of the diameter of the coin 10 . The side part assists the transport path 51 . Even if there is no side part, the front side or the back side of the coin 10 can be supported as long as the transport path 51 is provided. A side portion is provided to prevent the coin 10 from entering between the transport path 51 and the rail 25 .

A first flap 56 , a second flap 57 and a third flap 58 are arranged in the middle of the coin 10 conveying path of the rail 25 . Each flap is provided with a flap top 75 . The coin 10 can be passed by making the flap top portion 75 and the bottom portion of the rail 25 flush with each other. By making the flap top portion 75 and the rail 25 flush with each other, the coin 10 can be moved along the transport path 51 . A curved first curved rail 79 is formed on the base end side of the rail 25, and a curved second curved rail 80 is formed on the distal end side. The coin 10 is transferred from the identification section 8 to the first curved rail 79 . An end of the second curved rail 80 is connected to the seventh slider 39 .

In this example, the flap top of the third flap 58 is flush with the bottom of the rail 25 . The coin 10 passes over the flap top of the third flap 58 and is transported along the transport path 51 . In this case, the coin 10 does not move toward the third slider 31 or the sixth slider 37 (FIG. 2).

The flap top of the second flap 57 is not flush with the bottom of the rail 25 . Although not shown in FIG. 6, a fifth slider 35 (FIG. 2) is provided behind the second slider 29 . The second flap 57 breaks the rail 25 to guide the coin 10 to the fifth slider 35 (FIG. 2). The second flap 57 is separated from the rail 25 to provide a clearance for the coin 10 to drop downward. A coin 10 falls onto a fifth slider 35 (FIG. 2) from the discontinued portion of the rail 25 . The coin 10 is led to the second slider 29 or the fifth slider 35 (FIG. 2) depending on the state of the flap top of the second flap 57 .

The flap top of first flap 56 is not flush with the bottom of rail 25 . The top portion of the first flap 56 is laid down in the drawing to cut off the rail 25 . The coin 10 falls into the discontinued portion and slides down to the front side. In FIG. 6 , although not shown, a first slider 27 is arranged on the front side to guide the coins 10 sliding down to the first coin hopper 28 . A sixth slider 37 (FIG. 2) is provided behind the first slider 27 . By changing the state of the first flap 56, it is possible to switch between passing the coin 10, guiding it to the first slider 27, and guiding it to the sixth slider 37 (FIG. 2).

The transport path cover 52 covers the first pulley shaft 76 , the second pulley shaft 77 , the drive pulley 73 , the driven pulley 74 and the transport belt 24 . A transport path 51 is provided on the transport path cover 52 along the rails 25 . Since the conveying path 51 is inclined, the coin 10 leans against the conveying path 51 . The rail 25 also has a first curved rail 79 on the base end side and a second curved rail 80 on the distal end side when the coin 10 is conveyed. The transport path 51 has a first curved transport path 70 and a second curved transport path 71 at positions corresponding to the first curved rail 79 and the second curved rail 80 . Thus, the rail 25 and the transport path 51 each have a curved portion. A coin 10 can be moved along a curved surface. Preferably, the rails 25 are arranged horizontally in parallel so that the coin 10 does not roll on the rails 25 due to gravity. In addition, even if it is tilted, the base end side of the rail 25 is made lower than the tip side so that the coin 10 can be pushed by the transport pin roller 23 . If the inclination at this time is too large, there is a risk that the coin 10 will be delivered or transported abnormally, so the inclination is made small. For example, tilt up to 10 degrees from the horizontal.

The rail 25 and the transport path 51 are separated by a predetermined distance. A transport pin roller 23 moves between the rail 25 and the transport path 51 . The transport pin roller 23 is arranged so as to protrude from the surface of the transport path 51 with which the coin 10 contacts, and the transport pin roller 23 is brought into contact with the side surface of the coin 10 . Of course, the curved portions of the rail 25 and the conveying path 51 are also separated by a predetermined interval, and the conveying pin roller 23 moves between the curved portions.

The front cover 55 covers the transport path 51 , the rails 25 , the first flaps 56 , the second flaps 57 and the third flaps 58 . A gap is provided between the front cover 55 and the transport path 51 to allow the coin 10 to move. The front cover 55 regulates the movement range so that the coin 10 does not come off the rail 25. - 特許庁

The coin 10 does not only have a circular outer peripheral shape, but also has a polygonal shape such as a dodecagon or an octagon. A coin 10 having a polygonal outer circumference slides on rails 25 . The first flap 56 , the second flap 57 and the third flap 58 are linearly arranged in the middle of the rail 25 . By conveying the coin 10 in a straight line, bounces and vibrations that occur during conveyance can be suppressed. The behavior of the coin 10 can be suppressed and the coin 10 can be stably conveyed. The coin 10 can move smoothly even when the course is changed by the first flap 56, the second flap 57 and the third flap 58. - 特許庁In the sorting section 9, the section for conveying the coins 10 can be divided into a curved section and a straight section. A first flap 56, a second flap 57, and a third flap 58 are arranged in the straight portion. A delivery section for the coin 10 is arranged in the curved section. Since the behavior of the coin 10 is likely to change at the curved portion, it is necessary to pay attention to its transportation. Also, the distance from the first curved rail 79 to the first flap 56 is preferably longer than the radius of the maximum diameter coin 10 to be used. The coin 10 is made to reach the first flap 56 after the curved portion is completely switched to the straight portion. The distance from the second curved rail 80 to the seventh slider 39 is preferably longer than the radius of the coin 10. The coin 10 is made to reach the seventh slider 39 after the straight portion is completely switched to the curved portion.

The movement of the polygonal coin 10 will be described using the first flap 56 as an example. A polygonal coin 10 slides on the rail 25 . A circular coin 10 slides or rolls on the rail 25 . When the first flap 56 is arranged higher than the rail 25, a step occurs. When a polygonal coin 10 is slid when there is a step, the coin 10 hits the step. The coin 10 may cause an unexpected behavior such as jumping due to the force of being pushed by the conveying pin roller 23, resulting in a conveying failure. Therefore, it is preferable to make the first flap 56 flush with the rail 25 . However, if it is difficult to make the first flap 56 and the rail 25 flush with each other, the upstream side of the first flap 56 in the direction in which the coin 10 advances is arranged lower than the rail 25 so that the coin 10 advances on the first flap 56. The direction downstream side is arranged higher than the rail 25. - 特許庁Since the polygonal coin 10 moves from the higher side to the lower side even if there is a slight step, it is conveyed along the rail 25 without being stopped by the step. The coin 10 vibrates somewhat, but no problem arises.

It is preferable not to place the first flap 56 on the bend. More preferably, the first flap 56 is arranged on a straight portion separated from the curved portion by at least the radius of the coin 10 . At the curved portion, the edge of the coin 10 is lifted from the conveying path 51 . In the curved portion, the coin 10 is conveyed in an unstable state. In such a case, avoid switching the course of the coin 10 . To prevent defective transportation of a coin 10 due to unexpected behavior.

Next, the operation of guiding a coin to an arbitrary coin hopper will be described with reference to a sectional view of the coin processing device. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the sorting section of the coin processing device. The second flap 57 will be described as an example. Other flaps have similar configurations.

The transport path 51 is inclined with respect to the horizontal direction. For example, the transport path 51 is inclined at 45 degrees. A coin 10 leaning against a conveying path 51 is conveyed by a conveying pin roller 23 fixed to a conveying belt 24.例文帳に追加The front cover 55 is arranged to face the transport path 51 . The coin 10 is kept from deviating from the conveying route. Further, the flap top portion 75 is arranged flush with the rail 25 and constitutes a part of the coin 10 conveying path. The coin 10 moves on the flap top 75 of the second flap 57 during transportation. 7 is a cross-sectional view at the position of the second flap 57. FIG. When the surface of the rail 25 in contact with the side surface of the coin 10 and the flap top portion 75 are flush with each other, the coin 10 passes through. In this state, the coin 10 does not move toward the second slider 29 and the fifth slider 35 .

The transport path 51 provided in the transport path cover 52 is arranged at a position partially overlapping the driven pulley 74 when viewed from above. Similarly, the transport path 51 is arranged at a position that partially overlaps above the drive pulley 73 when viewed from above. The transport path 51 that transports the coin 10 partially overlaps the pulley when viewed from above.

The transport pin roller 23 protrudes from between the lower end side of the transport path 51 and the rail 25 . The flat surface of the transport belt 24 is arranged in parallel with the vertical direction, and the transport pin roller 23 is provided obliquely upward from the surface at an angle of 45 degrees. The transport path 51 is arranged at an angle of 45 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction. The rotation axis of the transport pin roller 23 is substantially perpendicular to the transport path 51 . The rotation axis of the conveying pin roller 23 extends along the thickness direction of the coin 10 . When the conveying pin roller 23 pushes the coin 10, the conveying pin roller 23 rotates if a force other than the direction along the conveying path 51 or the rail 25 is applied. By rotating the conveying pin roller 23, the force in the extra direction is released and the coin 10 is directed in the conveying direction.

The second flap 57 can move in a first flap moving direction 82 or a second flap moving direction 83 indicated by arrows in the drawing, with the flap shaft 81 as the center of rotation. A drive mechanism (not shown) can switch the position of the second flap 57 .

When the second flap 57 is driven in the flap first movement direction 82 , the rail 25 breaks and the coin 10 slides down in the direction of the second slider 29 . A coin 43 indicated by a dotted line in the figure slides down on the second slider 29 and is led to the second coin hopper 30 (FIG. 2).

When the second flap 57 is driven in the flap second moving direction 83 , the rail 25 breaks and the coin 10 slides down toward the fifth slider 35 . A coin 44 indicated by a dotted line in the drawing slides down on the fifth slider 35 and is guided to the fifth coin hopper 36 (FIG. 2).

In this manner, the second flap 57 can be swung with the flap shaft 81 as the center of rotation. By switching the position of the flap top portion 75, the coin 10 can be guided in three directions. The other first flap 56 and third flap 58 can similarly guide the coin 10 in three directions. Based on the denomination of the coin 10 identified by the identifying section 8, the sorting section 9 switches between the three flap states and stores the coin 10 in the coin hopper corresponding to the denomination.

Next, the transport belt 24 that fixes the transport pin rollers 23 that transport the coins 10 will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a belt for conveying coins and a conveying pin roller.

Twelve conveying pin rollers 23 are fixed to the conveying belt 24 at regular intervals. An enlarged view of the conveying pin roller 23 is shown in the circle of the two-dot chain line. The conveyor belt 24 is a toothed belt, and belt teeth 84 are provided on the inner surface of the conveyor belt 24 at regular intervals. The conveying belt 24 is wound around a drive pulley 73 (FIG. 6) and a driven pulley 74 (FIG. 6), and gear teeth and belt teeth 84 are meshed with each other. Also, the coins 10 delivered from the identification unit 8 enter between the adjacent conveying pin rollers 23 one by one.

A hook portion 88 is swingably provided at one end of the frame portion 86 . A locking portion 87 is provided at the other end of the frame portion 86 . The conveying belt 24 is sandwiched between the frame portion 86 and the hook portion 88, and the hook portion 88 is hung on the locking portion 87 and fixed. A hook portion 88 enters between adjacent belt teeth 84 .

The gears of drive pulley 73 (FIG. 6) and driven pulley 74 (FIG. 6) are toothless at positions corresponding to hook portions 88 . Drive pulley 73 (FIG. 6) and driven pulley 74 (FIG. 6) are provided with three toothless portions at 120 degree intervals. It can be said that the conveying pin roller 23 is provided corresponding to the toothless portion when the driving pulley 73 and the driven pulley 74 are rotated. As a result, the gear and the conveying belt 24 are preferably meshed with each other, so that problems such as vibration of the conveying belt 24 can be prevented.

An engaging portion 89 is provided on the frame portion 86 . The roller portion 85 is inserted into the engagement portion 89 . The roller portion 85 can rotate in both forward and reverse directions around the engaging portion 89 as an axis. A roller portion 85 of the conveying pin roller 23 is a roller that contacts the coin 10 . Since the portion in contact with the coin 10 rotates, damage and wear due to contact with the coin 10 can be reduced. When a force in a direction other than the conveying direction is applied to the coin 10, the roller portion 85 rotates to release the force.

Next, the transport pin roller 23 will be described. FIG. 9(a) is an exploded view of the transport pin roller. FIG.9(b) is a figure explaining a conveyance pin roller.

A hook portion 88 provided on the frame portion 86 has one end connected to the bent portion 92 and the other end provided with a locking projection 90 . A contact portion 91 is provided on the inner side of the hook portion 88, that is, on the side that contacts the conveyor belt 24 when the hook portion 88 is closed. The contact portion 91 is provided on the conveying belt 24 and has unevenness corresponding to the shape of the belt teeth 84 . The conveyor belt 24 is sandwiched between the frame portion 86 and the hook portion 88 . The abutting portion 97 is a depression provided in the locking portion 87, and the locking projection 90 is hooked and fixed to this depression. The outer surface of the locking projection 90 and the wall surface of the recess of the contact portion 97 are brought into contact with each other to fix the hook portion 88 in pressure contact with the conveyor belt 24 . Since the hook portions 88 fit between adjacent teeth of the conveyor belt 24, they do not move beyond the teeth in the direction of rotation of the conveyor belt 24. Since the frame portion 86 and the hook portion 88 are fixed in a state in which a force is applied in the direction of approaching them, a repulsive force is applied to the locking projection 90 and the contact portion 97 to fix them.

The surface of the frame portion 86 that contacts the conveyor belt 24 may be flat. In addition, it is also possible to provide linear fine irregularities or point-shaped irregularities randomly arranged along the conveying direction of the conveying belt 24 and the directions perpendicular to and crossing the conveying direction. When the conveying pin roller 23 is fixed to the conveying belt 24, it bites into the surface of the conveying belt 24, increases frictional force, and prevents displacement. Since the conveying belt 24 is wound around a pair of pulleys, the conveying belt 24 bends as it moves. When the conveying belt 24 is curved, the conveying pin rollers 23 are likely to shift or vibrate, but a fixing method that prevents looseness can reduce the shift and vibration.

A relay portion 93 is provided in the frame portion 86 . The relay portion 93 is provided so that the tip of the relay portion 93 faces upward from the frame portion 86 by 45 degrees. An engaging portion 89 is provided at the tip of the relay portion 93 . An engagement portion 89 is provided at the tip of the relay portion 93 so that the roller portion 85 protruding from between the transport path 51 and the rail 25 is substantially perpendicular to the transport path 51 . The relay portion 93 is provided on the upper portion of the frame portion 86, and the relay portion 93 and the bent portion 92 are adjacent to each other. When the width direction of the conveying belt 24 is along the vertical direction, the relay portion 93 is arranged obliquely upward from the end portion of the frame portion 86 . That is, the engaging portion 89 is arranged obliquely upward from the end portion of the frame portion 86 . The frame portion 86, the hook portion 88, the bent portion 92, and the contact portion 97 are made of resin and are integrally formed.

The extension line of the rotation center of the roller portion 85 is arranged so as to pass through approximately the central portion of the transport belt 24 in the width direction. This is to prevent the force transmitted to the conveying belt 24 from being biased in the width direction when the roller portion 85 comes into contact with the coin. Twisting and vibration of the conveying belt 24 can be prevented. Further, an extension line of the center of rotation of the roller portion 85 is arranged so as to pass through the connecting position of the hook portion 88 and the locking portion 87 . It is constructed so as to pass through a high-strength position on the back side of the conveying belt 24. - 特許庁The hook portion 88 and the locking portion 87 are configured to be less deformable than the bent portion 92 . The tip of the hook portion 88 is reinforced by forming ribs on the outside to make it difficult to deform after the hook portion 88 and the engaging portion 87 are engaged.

An engaging portion 89 is provided at the tip of the relay portion 93 . The engaging portion 89 is a columnar protrusion that is thinner than the inner diameter of the roller portion 85 . The tip side of the projection is divided into two parts, and a folded part 94 is provided at each of the two split tips. The distal end side of the engaging portion 89 is bent to insert the roller portion 85 . A stepped portion 98 is provided inside the roller portion 85 . When the engaging portion 89 is released from bending, the folded portion 94 is caught by the stepped portion 98 . The roller portion 85 does not come off from the engaging portion 89 when the folded portion 94 is caught on the stepped portion 98 . Further, the roller portion 85 is rotatably supported by the engaging portion 89 . The engaging portion 89 can also be said to be a rotating shaft of the roller portion 85 .

The roller portion 85 is provided with a cylindrical portion 95 and an extension portion 96 . An extended portion 96 is arranged at the tip of the cylindrical portion 95 . The cylindrical portion 95 is a cylinder with a constant outer diameter. The expanded portion 96 has the same outer diameter as the cylindrical portion 95 at the base, and gradually increases in diameter toward the tip. By providing the extended portion 96 in the roller portion 85, the coin is less likely to come off the path during transport.

A groove that bisects the tip provided in the engaging portion 89 is arranged along the moving direction of the conveying pin roller 23 . Even when the roller portion 85 is disengaged, the engaging portion 89 can push the coin. Since the groove extends along the direction of movement, the coin can be pushed without bending the engaging portion 89 even when it comes into contact with the coin.

The bent portion 92 is a thin portion extending from the end portion of the frame portion 86 and is configured to be bendable. A hook portion 88 extends from the tip of the bent portion 92 . The transport pin roller 23 can be easily attached to and detached from the transport belt 24 . Further, the conveying pin roller 23 attached to the conveying belt 24 is less likely to shift. It is preferable that the portions of the conveying pin rollers 23 other than the roller portion 85 are integrally molded in order to keep the quality constant. Moreover, it is preferable that the roller portion 85 in the transport pin roller 23 is rotatable. On the other hand, depending on the type of coin used, the coin may be stably transported even on the curved portion. In such a case, the roller portion 85 can be fixed to the engaging portion 89 and used without being rotated. Further, in such a case, a transport pin roller 23 integrally molded may be used.

The conveying path 51 is arranged above the conveying belt 24 , and the conveying pin rollers 23 are arranged obliquely upward with respect to the conveying belt 24 . By doing so, the conveyor belt 24 and the pulleys can be arranged horizontally. Further, it is possible to provide a wide space below the transport path 51 and the rails 25, which facilitates the arrangement of passages and mechanisms for guiding coins to the coin hopper, such as sliders and flaps.

Next, the conveying of coins in the curved portion of the conveying path 51 when viewed from above, for example, the first curved conveying path 70 will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the movement of coins on the curved portion of the sorting section. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining the configuration;

It is necessary to convey the coin 10 appropriately even in the curved portion. Therefore, the conveying pin roller 23 includes a cylindrical portion 95 and an expanded portion 96 whose diameter is gradually increased in the roller portion 85 . In the linear conveying path 51 , the coin 10 is conveyed while the cylindrical portion 95 is in contact with the side surface of the coin 10 . Since the coin 10 is inclined along the tangential direction of the transport path 51 at the curved portion, a gap is generated between the transport path 51 and the edge of the coin 10 . The moving direction of the coin 10 is restricted by the extension part 96 so that the coin 10 does not come off the roller part 85 when the coin 10 is conveyed. In addition, the coin 10 can be favorably caught by the extended portion 96 . Depending on the size of the coin 10, the coin 10 may be conveyed while the cylindrical portion 95 and the extended portion 96 are in contact with the edge of the coin 10 in the curved portion. Regardless of the size of the coin 10, it is possible to convey the coin 10 while suppressing its movement by the expansion part 96. - 特許庁The height of the cylindrical portion 95 is preferably about 1.2 to 3 times the maximum thickness of the coin 10 to be inserted. The coin 10 immediately after being transferred from the identifying section 8 (FIG. 3) to the sorting section 9 (FIG. 3) bounces and vibrates in the transfer area. , the coin 10 can be suitably caught and conveyed so as not to come off the conveying pin roller 23 .

In addition, the transport path 51 and the front cover 55 (FIG. 7) are arranged facing each other with a predetermined distance therebetween to form a path for transporting the coins 10 . This prevents the coin 10 from deviating from the conveying route. However, the transport path 51 is not covered by the front cover 55 in the area where the coins 10 are transferred from the identifying section 8 (FIG. 3) to the sorting section 9 (FIG. 3). The portion facing the first curved transport path 70 is not covered with the front cover 55 (FIG. 3) because the identification portion 8 (FIG. 3) is arranged there. The coin 10 sent from the identification unit 8 (FIG. 3) bounces and vibrates on the rail 25 and the transport path 51. As shown in FIG. Therefore, in the portion of the first curved conveying path 70 , it is necessary to restrict the movement by the extension portion 96 so that the coin 10 does not come off the tip side of the cylindrical portion 95 . In the first curved conveying path 70, since the coin 10 is transferred in the curved portion, it is also a place where unexpected behavior of the coin 10 is likely to occur. However, by adopting such a configuration, the behavior of the coins 10 on the conveying path 51 and the rail 25 is suppressed, and the coins 10 can be suitably conveyed. In addition, by curving and inclining the conveying path, the length in the longitudinal direction and the width direction of the coin processing device can be shortened, and the size of the coin processing device can be reduced.

1 Coin processing device 2 Slot 3 Tray 4 Withdrawal slot 5 Display device 6 Separating part 7 Delivery part 8 Identification part 9 Distributing part 10 Coin 11 Coin passage 12 Storage container 13 Holding base 14 Disk rotating shaft 15 Disk 16 Recess 17 Disk Rotational direction 18 Guide part 19 Identification sensor 20 Wheel rotating shaft 21 Wheel 22 Wheel rotating direction 23 Conveying pin roller 24 Conveying belt 25 Rail 26 Conveying belt rotating direction 27 First slider 28 First coin hopper 29 Second slider 30 Second coin hopper 31 Third slider 32 Third coin hopper 33 Fourth slider 34 Fourth coin hopper 35 Fifth slider 36 Fifth coin hopper 37 Sixth slider 38 Sixth coin hopper 39 Seventh slider 40 Overflow container 41 Eighth slider 42 Discharge belt 50 Delivery port 51 Conveyance path 52 Conveyance path cover 53 Sensor cover 54 Lever 55 Front cover 56 First flap 57 Second flap 58 Third flap 60 Main body 61 Rotating body 62 Rotating body rotating shaft 63 Restriction pin 64 Discharge sensor 65 Concave part 66 Base 67 fixing part 70 first curved conveying path 71 second curved conveying path 73 driving pulley 74 driven pulley 75 flap top 76 first pulley shaft 77 second pulley shaft 78 case base 79 first curved rail 80 second curved rail 81: flap Shaft 82: flap first moving direction 83: flap second moving direction 84: belt teeth 85: roller portion 86: frame portion 87: locking portion 88: hook portion 89: engaging portion 90: locking protrusion 91: contact portion 92: bent portion 93: relay portion 94: folded portion 95: cylindrical portion 96: extended portion 97: contact portion 98: stepped portion

Claims (7)

an identification unit that identifies the denomination of the coins separated one by one;
a first support portion having a surface inclined with respect to a horizontal direction, on which the coin transferred from the identification portion slides on the inclined surface;
a second support spaced apart from the lower edge of the first support and arranged along the lower edge for supporting the peripheral surface of the coin;
a conveyor belt that is wound around at least two pulleys, has teeth that mesh with the pulleys, and rotates in conjunction with the pulleys;
a pushing body attached to the conveyor belt, in contact with the side surface of the coin, and pushing the coin;
A plurality of the pushing bodies are attached to the conveying belt, and one of the coins sent out from the identification section is inserted between the adjacent pushing bodies, and the first supporting section and the second supporting section are connected. In a coin processing device that pushes the coin supported by the first support portion and the second support portion by moving the pushing body between,
The first support portion is arranged at a position overlapping the conveying belt in a top view,
The second support portion is arranged outside the conveying belt in a top view,
A first curved portion that curves along the conveyor belt in a top view is provided on the base end side of the first support portion that conveys the coin,
A second curved portion that curves along the conveyor belt in a top view is provided on the base end side of the second support portion that conveys the coin,
The delivery positions of the coin from the identification section to the first support section and the second support section are the first curved section and the second curved section. 2. The coin processing device, wherein the coin sent out to the curved portion enters between the adjacent pushing bodies. The pushing body has a roller that contacts the coin,
2. The coin processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the tip of said roller has an enlarged portion whose diameter gradually increases toward the tip. The pressing body is provided in a hook portion that contacts the back surface of the conveying belt that is the toothed side, a frame portion that contacts the front surface of the conveying belt, and the frame portion. an engaging portion that projects obliquely from the surface when mounted and supports the roller in a rotatable manner;
A predetermined position of the conveyor belt is sandwiched between the hook portion and the frame portion, and the hook portion and the frame portion are engaged to mount the transport belt,
3. The coin processing device according to claim 2, wherein the rotation axis of the roller is arranged substantially perpendicular to the surface of the first support portion on which the coin slides. A third curved portion that curves along the conveyor belt in a top view is provided on the tip end side of the first support portion that conveys the coin,
A fourth curved portion that curves along the conveyor belt in a top view is provided on the tip end side of the second support portion that conveys the coin,
4. The opening according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an opening provided in the fourth curved portion for guiding the third curved portion and the coins conveyed to the fourth curved portion to an overflow container. The coin processing device according to item 1. a cover provided opposite to the first support and covering a part of the first support and the second support;
5. The cover is not arranged in a delivery area where the coin is delivered from the identification section to the first support section and the second support section. of coin processing equipment. 6. The coin processing device according to claim 5, wherein the cover is not arranged at a position that includes the delivery area and faces the first curved portion. The second support portion is provided with flaps for guiding the coins to coin hoppers arranged for each denomination, the flaps being arranged in a linear portion of the second support portion, and the flaps 7. The coin processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the coin processing device is separated from the second curved portion by a radius of the coin or more.

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