JPH0237079Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] "Industrial field of application" This invention stores coins in piles for each denomination,
This invention relates to a cassette case that is detachably attached to a coin dispensing machine, a coin depositing and dispensing machine, etc. that dispenses coins.

``Prior art'' Coin dispensing machines, coin depositing and dispensing machines, etc. that dispense coins prepare a predetermined amount of coins for dispensing in a predetermined location within the machine body before starting a transaction, or if coins run out during a transaction. The coins for dispensing are put in and taken out of the machine body at a timely manner, such as replenishing the coins that have been used or checking the remaining amount of coins for dispensing in the machine body in order to check the remaining amount after the transaction is completed.

In recent coin depositing and dispensing machines, etc., in order to make it easier to take coins in and out of the machine body, the part that accommodates the coins for dispensing in a stacked state is moved against the machine body. They are often made into cassettes so that they can be easily attached and detached all at once, and in the past, there has been a coin storage section that stores coins in a stacked state, and a coin storage section that can be opened and closed to store coins. and a feeding slit formed at the bottom of each coin storage so that the coins stored in the coin storage are fed out by the operation of a coin dispensing device installed in a coin depositing and dispensing machine or the like. and
Various cassette cases have been developed that can be detachably attached to the coin depositing and dispensing machines.

``Problem that the invention aims to solve'' By the way, in the cassette case as described above, coins can be easily and quickly loaded into each coin storage section.

It is necessary to satisfy requirements such as ease of transportation and the provision of a locking device for the lid to prevent the lid that opens and closes to store coins from being accidentally opened during transportation. In addition, it is desired to further simplify and downsize the configuration and reduce manufacturing costs, but it is extremely difficult to satisfy all requirements and demands.

For example, in a conventional cassette case, the coin storage section is provided as a cylindrical body with the top open, and an opening/closing lid is provided above the cylindrical body, and the loading of coins into the coin storage section is carried out through the cylindrical body. There is a type that is loaded from the top opening of the cylinder, but with this type, if you do not carefully load coins in small quantities, there is a risk that the coins will tilt inside the cylinder. There were some difficulties in terms of workability.

In addition, it has been proposed that the coin storage section has an open front so that coins can be loaded in a stacked state, and a sliding opening/closing lid is provided at the front of the coin storage section. The opening/closing lid has problems such as when fully opening the coin storage, the lid protrudes largely in a direction different from the coin loading direction (i.e., the front of the coin storage), which requires a large work space when loading. It was difficult.

This idea was made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and makes it extremely easy to load coins into the coin storage section.
Moreover, it can be done quickly, and when loading coins into the coin storage section, there is no need to secure a large work space for a lid to be opened and closed. To provide a cassette case in which even if the front cover is locked and the case is bumped against something during transportation, the front cover will not be unlocked due to the impact and coins will not be ejected. shall be.

``Means for Solving the Problems'' The cassette case according to this invention includes a coin storage section that stores coins in a piled state, and a coin depositing and dispensing machine, etc., in which the coins stored in the coin storage section are installed. The coin dispenser is provided with a dispensing slit formed at the bottom of each coin storage section so as to be dispensed by the operation of the coin dispensing device, and is detachable from the coin depositing/dispensing machine. and a partition wall erected on the back plate to form a coin storage section with an open front; and a case body that is rotatably attached to the front surface of the case body to open and close the front surface of the coin storage section. a locking device that locks the front lid when the front lid closes the front surface of the coin storage section; a handle that is raised to be used during transportation; and a second lid that locks the front lid when the handle is raised. A locking mechanism is required.

"Function" With such a configuration, when the front cover is opened, the front of the coin storage section is left wide open. Therefore, by stacking coins, a large amount of coins can be loaded at once from the front of the coin storage section, making loading coins into the coin storage section extremely easy and quick. It becomes possible to do so.

Further, the front lid is rotatably attached to the front of the case body that provides the coin storage section, and the opening direction is the front of the coin storage section and coincides with the loading direction of coins, so the lid can be slid. Compared to the conventional type, the work space required for loading coins is smaller.

Furthermore, with the above structure, after coins are loaded, the front cover can be locked simply by closing it, and no troublesome operations are required for locking. Therefore, it is easy to handle, and the inconvenience of forgetting to lock the front lid while transporting it is prevented.

In addition, in such a cassette case,
During transportation, the front lid is locked doubly by the locking device and a second locking mechanism activated by the use of the handle. Therefore, the lock on the front cover has become more secure, and even if the cassette case hits something while being transported, the front cover will not be locked due to the impact and the coins will be ejected. It disappears.

"Embodiments" Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a coin depositing and dispensing machine equipped with a cassette case according to this invention.

First, to briefly explain the entire coin depositing and dispensing machine 1, 2 is a depositing passage, 3 is a rotating disk 3a.
4 is a storage safe for storing deposited coins, and 5 is a coin supplying device for supplying coins one by one into the deposit passage 2. 5 is a storage safe for storing deposited coins, and 5 stores coins for withdrawal in an accumulated state according to denomination. The cassette case 6 is a transfer device for withdrawing money, and upon receiving a deposit command, the shutter 7a of the transaction opening 7 slides open horizontally (in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the paper in the figure). When coins are inserted into the coin tray 8, the coins are received by the coin supply device 3 located below the receiving tray 8, and then sent one by one from the coin supply device 3 to the deposit passage 2.
The denominations are determined and counted by sensors 9 and 10.

The sensors 9 and 10 are combined with an arithmetic processing device (not shown) and the like to constitute an amount calculation device (not shown) that calculates the amount of coins that have passed through the deposit passage 2.

Then, coins that are determined to be "fake" by denomination discrimination appear in deposit passage 2 in Reject Game 1.
1 to the lower reject passage 12,
Coins determined to be "correct" by denomination discrimination are dropped into a temporary storage section 13 from the lower end of the deposit passage 2. The coins discharged into the reject passage 12 are guided to the dispensing conveyance device 6 and returned to the receiving tray 8, while the coins sent to the temporary storage section 13 are checked for amount (number of coins) and approved. If the money is approved, it is sent to the storage safe 4 by the sorting mechanism 14, and if it is not approved, it is sent to the reject passage 12 by the sorting mechanism 14 and returned to the receiving tray 8 via the withdrawal conveyance device 6. It's becoming like that.

Further, upon receiving a withdrawal command, a predetermined amount of coins discharged onto the withdrawal conveyance device 6 according to the command are sequentially sent to the receiving tray 8 by the withdrawal conveyance device 6.

In this case, a residual coin detection device is provided near the transaction port 7 that detects the presence of coins on the tray 8 and outputs a predetermined signal when coins remain even after a predetermined time has passed after the withdrawal process. (not shown), and when a predetermined signal is output from the residual coin detection device, the coins on the tray 8 are returned to the coin supply device 3, one by one, as in the case of deposit processing. The money is sent to a temporary storage section 13 through the deposit passage 2.

In addition, in this coin depositing and dispensing machine 1, at the lower end of the reject passage 12, the reject passage 1
a coin storage section 15 with an opening 15a facing 2;
It functions as a lid that opens and closes the opening 15a by vertical rotation, and also allows coins sent to the reject passage 12 to be removed from the coin storage section 1.
A redirect gate 16 is newly installed for distributing coins between the temporary storage section 13 and the dispensing conveyance device 6, and when a predetermined signal is output from the residual coin detection device, the distributing mechanism 14 transfers the temporary storage portion 13 to the reject passage 12. and the said Reject Gate 16.
is opened as shown by the dashed line in the figure, and the coins sent to the reject passage 12 are guided into the coin storage section 15.

Therefore, if a coin is not removed from the tray 8 even after a predetermined period of time has passed after the withdrawal process, the coin is treated as a residual coin and is transferred from the tray 8 to the coin supply device 3, the deposit passage 2, and the temporary storage section 13. The coins are then returned to the reject passage 12 and stored in the coin storage section 15 opened at the lower end of the reject passage 12.

When all remaining coins have been stored, the reject gate 16 returns to the state shown by the solid line in the figure and closes the opening 15a.

The cassette case 5 is an embodiment of the present invention, and as described above, while it functions as a storage section for storing coins to be withdrawn, it can also be used when removed from the main body 1a of the deposit/withdrawal machine 1. It functions as a safe. The configuration will be explained in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 2, the cassette case 5 includes a pair of cassette cases 20,
21, and each cassette case 20, 21 is
Each of the cassette cases 20 and 21 is configured to accommodate three types of coins in a stacked manner for each denomination, and six types of coins are accommodated in a stacked manner for each denomination in both of these cassette cases 20 and 21.

The above-mentioned pair of cassette cases 20 and 21 have similar member configurations, and as is clear from FIGS. 2 to 4, the back plate 22 and the partition wall 23 provided upright on the back plate Thus, the case body 25 has a coin storage section 24 which is open at the front (right side in FIG. 3), and is rotatably attached to the front surface of the case body 25 to open and close the front surface of the coin storage section 24. A locking device 27 that locks the front lid 26 when the front lid closes the front surface of the coin storage section 24, and a handle 28 that is gripped when carrying the coin storage section 24.
It is equipped with

The back plate 22 is composed of a first back plate 22a located on the partition wall 23 side and a second back plate 22b superimposed on the back side of the back plate 22a. As shown in FIG. 5, the handle 28 and the inclined legs 29 are screwed to the back surface of the back plate 22. Said inclined leg 2
9 is a cassette case 20 from the coin depositing/dispensing machine 1;
21 is pulled out and the case is laid down for loading coins, the case is given an appropriate inclination to facilitate coin loading work.

The partition wall 23 projects forward from the back plate 22 and extends in the vertical direction of the case to set the width dimension of each coin storage section 24 in accordance with each denomination. As is clear from the figure, an inclined portion 23a is provided on the back plate 22 side,
A coin storage section 24 is formed with a cross-sectional shape that is approximately pentagonal (baseball home base shape). The partition wall 23 extends from the upper end to the lower end, and is made of a transparent resin material such as acrylic.

The coin storage section 24, as shown in FIG.
The bottom part is formed by the bottom plates 30 to 37, and the ceiling part has an L-shaped part screwed to the upper end of the back plate 22 as a mounting plate for the handle 28, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5. It is formed from a plate material 38. The bottom plates 30 to 37 are arranged in pairs on the left and right to form the bottom of each coin storage section. The left and right pairs of bottom plates are spaced apart from each other in the width direction, and the coin storage portion 2
4 is fed out by the operation of a coin dispensing device (not shown) installed in the coin depositing and dispensing machine 1. A feeding slit 39 is formed that extends in the direction toward which the material is directed.

Further, as can be understood from FIG. 2, by opening the front lid 26, the coin storage section 24 becomes in a state where the front is open for most of the area except for a part near the bottom. The portion near the bottom has a cylindrical shape and is provided with a member that restrains the forward movement of the coin in order to stabilize the state of the coin being fed out. As is clear from FIGS. 2 to 4 and 7, the member that restrains the forward movement of the coin has circumferential surfaces R ₁ to R ₆ corresponding to the diameter of each denomination.
Surrounding members 40 to 45 that provide
A reinforcing plate 46 covering the front surface of 45 and the reinforcing plate 46
The support plate 47 is superimposed on the cassette case and engages with a step inside the machine body to support the cassette case itself. The peripheral member 40~
45 covers the front of the coin storage section 24, leaving an opening 48 (see Fig. 2) formed at the lower end of the coin storage section 24 for feeding out coins, and is made of transparent resin such as acrylic. and is fixed to the inner surface of the partition wall 23. Further, the reinforcing plate 46 and the supporting plate 47 are formed of metal plates or the like, and are screwed to the partition wall 23 from the front side.

The peripheral members 40 to 45 and the reinforcing plate 46 are provided with a remaining amount detection hole 49 for detecting the remaining amount of coins in the storage section 24, and a sensor provided in the coin depositing and dispensing machine 1 is provided. The remaining amount can be detected by In addition, each of the aforementioned bottom plates 30 to 3
7 includes a spring pin 50 (see FIG. 6) that prevents coins from falling from the opening 48 during transportation.
is provided. This spring pin 50 is
As shown in FIG. 6, the proximal end 50a is fixed to the bottom plate with screws 51, and the tip is a free end, which is inserted into the storage area from a through hole 52 formed in the bottom plate. 24, and elastically locks the coin with the tips (not shown) of a pair of left and right spring pins 50.

A coin dispensing device (not shown) installed in the coin depositing and dispensing machine 1 is connected to the dispensing slit 3.
The coins stored in the storage part 24 are fed out one by one by moving a push-out plate having a protruding part that projects into the storage part 24 from 9 back and forth along the slit. The applicant of this application is
The structure is similar to that disclosed in No. 58-93200.

The front lid 26 opens and closes the portion of the coin storage section 24 other than the portion covered by the reinforcing plate 46, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4. Reference numeral 55 in FIGS. 3 and 4 is a hinge that rotatably connects the left end (left end when viewed from the front side) of the front lid 26 to the partition wall 23. Front lid 2
6 rotates around a pin 55a and opens forward. In FIG. 3, 56 is a tapered portion formed on the end surface of the partition wall 23 to allow the front lid 26 to rotate. The right end of the front cover 26 can be fixed to the right end of the partition wall 23 by a locking device 27. The front lid 26 is made of a transparent resin material such as acrylic, like the partition wall 23, so that the inside can be checked in the closed state. Further, on the back surface of the front lid 26, coin support pieces 26a (see FIGS. 2 and 4) are formed to protrude corresponding to each storage section 24. This coin support piece 26a is formed over almost the entire height of the front lid 26, and the periphery of the coin is attached to the peripheral member 40.
The position of the front end of the coins stored in the storage section 24 is regulated so that the coins can be smoothly guided to the lower end of the storage section 24 without hitting the coins.

The locking device 27 is designed to have a simple mechanism, miniaturization, and easy operation.The locking device 27 can be locked by closing the front cover 26, and as shown in FIG. The lock can be released by pushing the release member 57 exposed at the right end of the front lid 26 in the direction of arrow A.

The specific mechanism of the locking device 27 can be exposed by removing a cover 58 (see FIG. 2) screwed onto the front lid 26. FIG. 8 shows a state in which the cover 58 is removed, FIG. 9 shows a side view thereof in the direction of arrows, and FIG. 10 shows a cross-sectional view thereof.

As shown in these figures, the mechanism of the locking device 27 includes screws 5 in the notch 26b of the front lid 26.
9, a rotation center shaft 61 erected on the bottom plate portion 60a of the mounting bracket 60 extending parallel to the front surface of the front lid 26, and the release member 57 and whose proximal end side is pivotally supported by the rotation center shaft 61 so that the release member 57 side rotates along the front surface of the front lid 26; A spring 64 is pivotally supported by a pin 63 provided upright on the bottom plate portion 60a and urges the locking arm 62 outward (in the direction indicated by arrow B in FIG. 8);
a ring 65 that is pivotally supported by the locking arm 62 and presses the upper surface of the locking arm 62 to prevent the locking arm 62 from rising; A locking member 66 having an engaging notch 66a and fixed to the partition wall 23
As a whole, the front lid 2
It has a compact structure so that it can fit into the notch 26b of No. 6. Further, the locking member 66
In front of the notch 66a, there is an inclined guide surface 66b.
is provided, and when the front cover 26 is closed, the guide surface 66b pushes down the locking arm 62 inwardly, and the locking arm 62 fits into the notch 66a without any special operation. It is adapted to be engaged and locked. Therefore, the front lid 26
To lock, simply close the front cover 26,
Moreover, the lock can be released by simply pushing the release member 57 inward, and the locking and unlocking operations can be performed easily.

The handle 28 is attached to the back plate 22 via the plate 38 as described above. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, this handle 28 is rotatably supported by a screw shaft 68, and
It is biased toward the back plate 22 side by a spring 69, and normally the biasing force of the spring 69 prevents it from falling toward the back plate 22 side and protruding greatly.
When transporting the cassette cases 20 and 21, they are constructed so that they can be used easily by being raised in the direction shown by the arrow C in FIG.

This handle 28 not only functions as a portion to be held during transportation, but also functions as a second locking mechanism to prevent the front lid 26 from opening.

The second locking mechanism by this handle 28 is the third locking mechanism.
5 and 11, the engagement fixing hook 70 is fixed to the upper end surface of the front cover 26 with a screw, and the plate member 38 and the partition wall 2
3, is rotatably supported in the horizontal direction by a rotation shaft 71, and when rotated clockwise in FIG. A rotary hook 72 that locks the front cover 26 with a rotary hook 72 is screwed to the rear plate 22, and a tip thereof is inserted through a notch K formed in the rear plate 22 and comes into contact with one end of the rotary hook 72. a plate-shaped spring member 73 that contacts and urges the rotating hook 72 to rotate counterclockwise; and the handle 2.
8, and an operator 74 fixedly provided to one arm portion 28a of 8. The operator 7
4, when the handle 28 is pulled in the direction of arrow C in FIG. Rotate the rotating hook 72 clockwise in FIG. 11 to lock the front cover 26. As described above, the locking mechanism of the handle 28 locks the front cover 26 only when the handle 28 is pulled up and put into use in order to transport the cassette case, and when the handle 28 is not being transported, that is, when the handle 28 is closed to the back plate 2 The front cover 26 is configured not to lock when it is tilted to the side.

Cassette cases 20, 2 having the above configuration
As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG.
5b is formed, and the machine body 1 of the coin depositing and dispensing machine 1
By providing a protrusion that matches that of a, when the cassette cases 20 and 21 are installed on the machine body 1a, it is possible to prevent problems such as the cassette cases being installed in opposite positions. It's summery.

The function of the cassette case 5 will be explained below.

In the aforementioned cassette case 5, the front lid 26
Since the partition wall 23 is made of a transparent resin material, the coins inside can be seen without opening the front lid 26, and the front of the coin storage section 24 can be seen by opening the front lid 26. It will be in a wide open state. Therefore, by stacking coins, a large amount of coins can be loaded at once from the front of the coin storage section 24, making it extremely easy to load coins into the coin storage section 24. , it becomes possible to do it quickly.

Further, the front cover 26 is rotatably attached to the front surface of the case body 25 that provides the coin storage section 24, and the direction in which it opens is in front of the coin storage section 24 and coincides with the loading direction of coins. Compared to the conventional type with a sliding lid, less work space is required when loading coins.

Further, in the cassette case 5 of the above embodiment, after loading coins, the front cover 26 can be closed simply by closing the front cover 26.
6 can be locked, and no troublesome operations are required for locking. Therefore, it is easy to handle, and the inconvenience of forgetting to lock the front lid 26 when transporting it is prevented. Moreover, the locking device 27 of the front cover 26 has a simplified configuration and is compactly assembled.
Since the lock mechanism is housed in the notch 26b formed in the front cover 26, the lock mechanism will not interfere with external objects and be damaged during transportation.

Further, in the cassette case 5 of the above embodiment, the lock of the front cover 26 is locked during transportation.
It is doubly locked by a locking device 27 provided at the top and a second locking mechanism operated by the use of the handle 28. Therefore, the front lid 26 is more tightly locked, and even if the cassette cases 20, 21 are bumped into something while being transported, the front lid 26 will be unlocked by the impact and the coins will be ejected. No more stuffing away.

The above-mentioned coin depositing and dispensing machine 1 is of a non-circulating type, in which deposited coins are stored in a storage safe 4 exclusively used for deposits and are not used as dispensing coins. In order to reduce this, the cassette case 5 should have a large capacity. Taking this point into consideration, the cassette case 5 is designed to accommodate approximately 200 coins per denomination. The cassette case 5 of this embodiment has a large capacity and is heavy when loaded with coins, so in order to improve handling during transportation, a pair of left and right cassette cases 2 are used.
Although the case is divided into 0 and 21 pieces, if the capacity is small and the weight does not pose a problem in handling, 6 denominations may be housed in one case.

In addition, the rear plate 22 side of the partition wall 23 is connected to the inclined surface 2
3a, but it goes without saying that the surface may be curved to match the circumferential surface of the coin.

"Effect of the invention" As is clear from the above explanation, the cassette case according to the invention has a coin storage section that stores coins in a piled state, and a coin storage section that stores coins in a coin depositing and dispensing machine. A coin depositing/dispensing machine, etc., which is provided with a dispensing slit formed at the bottom of each coin storage section so as to be dispensed by the operation of a coin dispensing device loaded in the coin depositing/dispensing machine, etc. a case body forming a coin storage section with an open front by a back plate and a partition wall provided upright on the back plate; a front cover for opening and closing the front side of the coin storage unit; a locking device for locking the front cover when the front cover closes the front side of the coin storage unit; a handle for raising and using the coin storage unit during transportation; A second locking mechanism is essential.

Therefore, when the front cover is opened, the front of the coin storage section is left wide open. Therefore, by stacking coins, a large amount of coins can be loaded at once from the front of the coin storage section, making loading coins into the coin storage section extremely easy and quick. It becomes possible to do so.

Further, the front lid is rotatably attached to the front of the case body that provides the coin storage section, and the opening direction is the front of the coin storage section and coincides with the loading direction of coins, so the lid can be slid. Compared to the conventional type, the work space required for loading coins is smaller.

Furthermore, with the above structure, after coins are loaded, the front cover can be locked simply by closing it, and no troublesome operations are required for locking. Therefore, it is easy to handle, and the inconvenience of forgetting to lock the front lid while transporting it is prevented.

In addition, in such a cassette case,
During transportation, the front lid is locked doubly by the locking device and a second locking mechanism activated by the use of the handle. Therefore, the lock on the front cover has become more secure, and even if the cassette case hits something while being transported, the front cover will not be locked due to the impact and the coins will be ejected. It disappears.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a coin depositing and dispensing machine using an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 and the following shows an embodiment of a cassette case according to the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a front view. , Fig. 3 is a side view of the one in Fig. 2 as seen from the direction of the arrow, Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken along the - line in Fig. 2, Fig. 5 is a rear view, and Fig. 6 is a bottom view.
7 is a sectional view taken along the - line in FIG. 3, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the internal mechanism of the locking device attached to the front lid in FIG. 2, and FIG. 9 is a view taken in the direction of the arrow in FIG.
Figure 10 is a sectional view taken along the - line in Figure 8;
Figure 1 is a view taken in the direction of arrow XI in Figure 5. 1... Coin deposit/withdrawal machine, 1a... Machine body, 5...
Cassette case, 20, 21...Cassette case, 22...Back plate, 23...Partition wall, 24...
Coin storage section, 25...Case body, 26...Front lid, 27...Lock device, 28...Handle, 39...
...Feeding slit, 48...Opening, 49...
... Remaining amount detection hole, 50 ... Spring pin, 55 ...
... Hinge, 57 ... Release member, 62 ... Locking arm, 64 ... Spring, 66 ... Locking member, 68 ...
Screw shaft, 69...Spring, 70...Fixing hook, 7
2... Rotating hook, 73... Spring member, 74...
Operator.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A coin storage unit that stores coins in a piled state, and each coin storage unit that allows coins stored in the coin storage unit to be dispensed by the operation of a coin dispensing device installed in a coin depositing and dispensing machine or the like. The cassette case is equipped with a feeding slit formed at the bottom of the coin depositing and dispensing machine, and is removably attached to the coin depositing and dispensing machine. A case body forming an open coin storage section,
a front cover rotatably attached to the front surface of the case body to open and close the front surface of the coin storage section; a lock device that locks the front cover when the front cover closes the front surface of the coin storage section; A cassette case characterized in that it is equipped with a handle that is raised for use during transportation, and a second locking mechanism that locks the front cover when the handle is raised.