JPH0219884Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a change dispensing device for dispensing change in a vending machine or the like.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, as this type of change dispensing device, the one shown in FIG. 2 is known (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 161995/1983).
That is, a fixed plate 3 having a plurality of change dispensing ports 2 is provided on the device board 1, and a slidable change dispensing plate 5 for storing the lowest coin of a plurality of coin chips 4 is provided on the fixed plate 3. ing. A selector 6 is provided on one side of the change dispensing plate 5 for reciprocating the change dispensing plate 5 to the respective change dispensing ports 2. A plurality of slide plates 7 are interposed between the fixed plate 3 and the change dispensing plate 5 so as to face each coin tube 4, and the change dispensing plate 5 and each slide plate 7 are always connected by connecting pins (not shown). When a change dispensing signal is sent out, the connected state of the corresponding connecting pin is released by a solenoid (not shown).

According to this change dispensing device, when the change dispensing signal is sent out, the connection pin on the slide plate 7 side corresponding to the signal is released. Next, the selector 6 is reciprocated by a drive cam 8 connected to a motor (not shown), and the slide plate 7, which is engaged with the change dispensing plate 5 by a connecting pin, reciprocates. As a result, the coins on the slide plate 7 that are in the engaged state move back and forth on the slide plate 7, while the coins on the slide plate 7 that are disengaged are paid out from the change dispensing port 2. It can be done.

Further, as another conventional example, the one shown in FIG. 3 is known (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 57-52632). That is, the upper plate 10
A plurality of slide plates 12 are interposed between the upper plate 10 and the lower plate 11, and a plurality of coin cubes 13 are erected on the upper plate 10. Each slide plate 12 is provided with a plurality of drive cams 16 connected to a motor 15 via a gear mechanism 14 on one side thereof, and is a change dispensing device in which each slide plate 12 is reciprocated by each drive cam 16. .

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) In the former change dispensing device, when a change dispensing signal is sent out, coins are placed on the slide plates 7 other than the selector 6 and the slide plate 7 corresponding to the signal. The problem is that the load on the motor becomes extremely large. Further, in the latter change dispensing device, only the slide plate 12 corresponding to the change dispensing signal is driven by the drive cam 16, and the load on the motor is reduced. were installed, and the structure was complex.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a change dispensing device that has a simple structure and minimizes the load on the driving means.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has a plurality of coin cubes for storing coins, and a sliding mechanism provided with a coin receiving hole to accommodate the lowest coin of each coin cube. A plurality of slide plates that are freely movable, a change dispenser provided in the sliding range of the coin receiving hole of each slide plate, and a change dispensing port located at one end of each of the slide plates so as to be reciprocatable in the sliding direction of the slide plate. one selector, a connecting pin that connects each slide plate and the selector by a solenoid when receiving a change dispensing signal, and a driving means for reciprocating the selector via a transmission means when receiving a change dispensing signal. A bent locking piece is provided at the lower part of the plunger of the solenoid, and each of the connecting pins includes a stopper piece that passes through each of the slide plates, and a stopper piece that extends upward from the upper end of the stopper piece to engage the locking pin. The selector has a vertically extending accommodation hole for accommodating the locking piece and each of the connecting pins, and an opening toward the other end of each of the slide plates. , the locking piece and the hooking piece are inserted into each other, and a relief opening is provided for restricting the insertion of the stopper piece, and the stopper piece is normally located below the accommodation hole when receiving a change payout signal. is characterized in that the solenoid is accommodated in the housing hole.

(Function) According to the present invention, when the change payout signal is sent out, the solenoid that receives the signal is driven, and the connecting pin pulls up the locking piece of the plunger of the solenoid. As a result, the stopper piece of the connecting pin is accommodated in the housing hole of the selector. Next, as the selector is reciprocated by the driving means, the stopper piece is locked in the selector, and a slide plate corresponding to the stopper piece moves reciprocally while accommodating the lowest coin in the coin tube. Then, the coin is dropped from the change payout opening provided in the sliding range.

(Embodiment) Figures 1, 4 to 6 a, b, and c show an embodiment of the change dispensing device of a vending machine according to the present invention, and 20 is a horizontally elongated device of the change dispensing device. stand,
Reference numeral 21 indicates five slide plates placed on the apparatus stand 20 with a small distance in the lateral direction; 22 indicates a plurality of connecting pins inserted into each of the slide plates 21; and 23 indicates each of the connecting pins 22. The operating solenoid 24 is a horizontally elongated selector provided at one end of each slide plate 21.

Five change dispensing ports 201 are bored approximately at the center in the width direction of the upper plate 20a of the device stand 20, and each of the change dispensing ports 201 is located within the movement path of the slide plate 22.

Each of the slide plates 21 is formed into a rectangular shape, and has a through hole 211 near one end in the longitudinal direction through which each of the connecting pins 23 is inserted, and a 10 yen coin, 100 yen coin, etc. near the other end.
Coin receiving hole 21 compatible with yen coins and 50 yen coins
2 is formed, and each coin hole 212 is provided with a coin inch tube 25 erected to accommodate each coin, and the lowest coin of the coin inch tube 25 is accommodated in the coin receiving hole 212.

The connecting pin 22 is made up of a wide rectangular stopper piece 221 and a hook piece 222 extending upwardly from the center of the upper end of the stopper piece 221. The hooking piece 222
The upper part is bent horizontally.

Each solenoid 23 has its plunger 231
is formed into a thin plate shape, and a U-shaped locking piece 232 is formed at the bottom of the plunger 231.
A hook piece 222 of each of the connecting pins 22 is detachably connected to the lower end of the connecting pin 22 .

The selector 24 has a rectangular accommodation hole 241 that penetrates vertically at a position facing the through hole 221 of the slide plate 21, and an escape port that communicates with the accommodation hole 241 and opens at the other end side of the slide plate 21. 242
and each connecting pin 22 is provided in the accommodation hole 241.
and a locking piece 232 of the solenoid 23. The escape port 242 allows the hooking pieces 222 and the locking pieces 232 of each of the connecting pins 22 to be inserted,
The opening area is set so as to restrict the insertion of the stopper piece 221 of each connecting pin 22. Also,
Cam pin guide grooves 243 are formed on the upper surface near both ends of the selector 24, and each rotating cam 2 is formed in each cam pin guide groove 243 as shown in FIG.
A cam pin 261 protruding from the periphery of 6 is inserted. Further, each rotary cam 26 is connected to a motor 28 via a gear mechanism 27 to reciprocate the selector 24 in the width direction of the apparatus stand 20.

According to this embodiment, when the change dispensing device is in the standby state, as shown in FIG. 6a, the solenoid 23 is not energized and the connecting pin 22 is not energized.
The upper end of the stopper piece 221 is connected to the slide plate 21.
It is located below the upper edge of the through hole 211. Therefore, the locking piece 232 of the solenoid 23 and the hooking piece 222 of the connecting pin 22 are inserted through the relief opening 242 of the selector 24, and the selector 24
The slide plate 21 is in an uncoupled state.

And from the control device (not shown) of the vending machine.
When a change payout signal for a 100 yen coin is sent,
As shown in FIG. 6b, the solenoid 23 corresponding to the slide plate 21 for dispensing the 100 yen coin is energized, and the plunger 231 is pulled up. As a result, the connecting pin 22 connected to the plunger 231 also moves upward, and the stopper piece 221 of the connecting pin 22 moves into the accommodation hole 241 of the selector 24.

Further, as described above, when the change payout signal is sent out, the motor 28 is energized a little later than the solenoid 23 is energized. This results in
The rotary cam 26 rotates via the gear mechanism 27, the cam pin 261 reciprocates along the guide groove 243, and the selector 24 reciprocates in the width direction of the apparatus stand 20 as shown in FIG. 6c. At this time, the stopper piece 221 of the connecting pin 22 is regulated within the accommodation hole 241 of the selector 24 and does not come out from the relief opening 241, so as the selector 24 moves, the slide plate 22 connected by the connecting pin 22 Also the lowest 100 of coins 25
It moves in the same way as the selector 24 while storing yen coins. During this movement, the slide plate 21
The coin receiving hole 213 passes over the change dispenser 201 of the device stand 20 and is inserted through the change dispenser 201.
Pay out 100 yen coins. This kind of operation is performed on the slide plate 21 of the 10 yen coin and the slide plate 2 of the 50 yen coin.
By repeating the procedure for 1, change will be paid out.

In this manner, when changing is dispensed, only the selector 24 and the slide plate 21 corresponding to the change dispensing device signal are driven, so that no overload is applied to the motor 28 as in the conventional case. Further, since the rotary cam 26 is not provided for each slide plate 21 as in the conventional case, the structure is simplified.

In the embodiment described above, the timing of energization of the solenoid 23 and the motor 28 is shifted to allow the sliding plate 21 to operate smoothly. When the cam pin 261 of 26 is given play, it operates smoothly even if the solenoid 23 and the motor 28 are energized at the same time.

(Effect of the invention) As explained above, according to the invention, when a change payout signal is sent out, the driving means only operates the slide plate and selector corresponding to the signal, which is different from the conventional method. This has the advantage that overload is not applied to the drive means as in the case of In addition, since each slide plate is operated by being connected to one selector, there is no need to provide a drive cam for each slide plate as in the past, and a change dispensing device with a simple structure is provided. has.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1, 4 to 6 a, b, and c show an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a change dispensing device, and Figures 2 and 3 are views of a conventional change dispensing device. 2 is a perspective view showing one example of the change dispensing device, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another example, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the state of connection between the rotating cam and the motor of the change dispensing device. 5 is an assembled perspective view showing the main parts of the present invention, FIGS. 6 a, b, and c show the operation of the change dispensing device, FIG. 6 a is a sectional view showing the standby state, and FIG. FIG. 6b is a cross-sectional view showing the state when the solenoid is driven, and FIG. 6c is a cross-sectional view showing the state when the motor is driven. In the figure, 201... Change dispenser, 21... Slide plate, 22... Connecting pin, 221... Stopper piece, 222... Hook piece, 23... Solenoid,
231... Plunger, 232... Locking piece, 24
... Selector, 241 ... Accommodation hole, 242 ... Escape port, 25 ... Coin tube, 26 ... Rotating cam, 27 ... Gear mechanism, 28 ... Motor.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] A plurality of coin cubes for storing coins, a plurality of slidable slide plates provided with coin receiving holes for storing the lowest coins of each coin cube, and each slide plate. a change dispensing port provided in the sliding range of the coin receiving hole; a selector located at one end of each slide plate and reciprocating in the sliding direction of the slide plate; A connecting pin for connecting each slide plate and the selector by a solenoid, and a driving means for reciprocating the selector via a transmission means when a change dispensing signal is received, and a lower part of the plunger of the solenoid is bent. each of the connecting pins includes a stopper piece that passes through each of the slide plates, and a hook piece that extends upward from the upper end of the stopper piece and can be freely engaged with and detached from the locking piece. The selector has a vertically extending accommodation hole for accommodating the locking piece and each of the connecting pins, and is open toward the other end side of each of the slide plates, and the locking piece and the hooking piece are connected to each other. and a relief opening for restricting the insertion of the stopper piece, and the stopper piece is normally located below the accommodation hole.
A change dispensing device, characterized in that the change dispensing device is provided so that when a change dispensing signal is received, the change is received in the accommodation hole by the solenoid.