JPH04114678U - Damage prevention structure for coin collection section in vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] In the coin collection unit stored in a drawer shape in the cabinet of an automatic ticket vending machine, if the shutter that opens and closes by inserting and removing coins in a direction different from that of the coin collection unit is forgotten to close,
To prevent mutual damage due to collision between a shutter and a cabinet drawer opening edge by regulating the storing operation even when a coin collecting part is stored in a cabinet. [Structure] An action piece 15 is formed at the tip of the shutter, and a storage regulating member 25, which is wider than the action piece, is pivotally supported at the bottom position of the coin collecting section 1 which is linked to the advance and retreat of the action piece as described above, and the stopper part 24 is Regarding the length and pivot position of the storage regulating member mentioned above, when the shutter is fully closed and the coin collecting section can be operated for storage, it is in a substantially horizontal position, and when storage is not possible, it is in a vertical position. It is set in a position that restricts storage operations.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This idea can be used, for example, to collect coins from automatic ticket vending machines and other automatic ticket vending machines used at train stations. automatic mechanism to prevent damage caused by erroneous operations such as when collecting coins. The present invention relates to a structure for preventing damage to a coin collecting section in a mobile vending machine.

0002

[Conventional technology]

The coin collection section of the vending machine consists of multiple collection boxes corresponding to the denominations to be collected. A shutter is installed at the bottom of each collection box to open and close the outlet at the bottom of each collection box. These collection boxes are assembled together to form a coin collection section. This coin collecting section can be inserted into and taken out of the device body, so it can be placed inside the cabinet of the device body. By storing the coins, it is easier to collect the stored coins.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

In the coin collection section configured in this way, the pull-out direction of the shutter at the bottom of each collection box is , the lateral direction of the coin collecting section, that is, the pulling direction of the coin collecting section (the front side relative to the main body of the device) If the shutter is set in the direction perpendicular to If you try to store the coins in the cabinet, the shutter protruding from the coin collecting section will be locked. There is a problem that the parts collide with each other due to collision with the edge of the cabinet drawer opening. .

0004 Therefore, this invention solves the above-mentioned problem and prevents coin collecting staff from forgetting to close the shutter. Even if you try to store coins in the cabinet, the storage operation of the coin collection section is restricted and the key This can prevent mutual damage caused by collision between the cabinet drawer edge and the shutter. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a structure for preventing damage to a coin collecting section in a vending machine.

[0005]

[Means to solve the problem]

This idea is to move each collection box that collects coins by denomination in the front and back direction relative to the main body of the device. They are arranged integrally, and the bottom of each collection box has a slot that can be pulled out to open when taking out stored coins. A coin collecting section is constructed by installing a shutter to open the outlet at the bottom of the collecting box. , an automatic system in which the coin collecting section is stored in the cabinet of the main body of the device so that it can be freely put in and taken out. A coin collecting section of the vending device, the bottom of the coin collecting section having an opening shape of the shutter. When the shutter is in the The coin collecting section protrudes long enough to reach the bottom edge of the drawer, preventing it from being stored in the cabinet. and the storage of the coin collecting section in the cabinet when the shutter is not opened. Damage prevention structure for coin collecting section in vending machine with permissive stopper section formed It is characterized by

[0006]

[Effect]

The coin collection unit of this invention is pulled out from the main body of the device and the shutter at the bottom of each collection box is opened. After operating the drawer and collecting the stored coins, you may forget to close the shutter or If the coin collection part is not completely closed, the stopper part will rotate downward and the coin collecting part will close. Even if you try to store the device in the cabinet, the stopper part will close to the shutter. Before the coin collides with the lower edge of the cabinet drawer, the cabinet of the coin collecting section In addition to regulating the storage operation inside the shutter, the operator also makes sure that the shutter is not closed. inform the person.

[0007] In this case, when the worker closes or closes the shutter again, the stopper part Since the shutter is rotated to a position where it does not touch the lower edge of the cabinet drawer, If you push the coin collecting part towards the inside of the cabinet and perform the storing operation, it will be stored as usual. can be paid.

[0008]

[Effect of the idea]

As a result of the above, according to this invention, coins cannot be collected if the shutter is not fully closed. Even if you try to store the shutter in the cabinet, the stopper will come before the shutter. The cabinet drawer may come into contact with the lower edge of the cabinet and prevent storage operations. This prevents damage to the lip and shutter, allowing safe storage in the coin collecting section. You can get the payment operation.

[0009]

【Example】

An embodiment of this invention will be described in detail below based on the drawings. The drawing shows the coin collection of an automatic ticket vending machine (vending machine) used by station staff to sell tickets. As shown in FIG. It is located below the built-in coin processing section 3.

0010 After the inserted coins are verified and tickets are sold, etc., the coin processing unit 3 described above is processed. Then, the coins to be collected are sorted by denomination, and each denomination is formed at the bottom of the coin processing section 3. Collected coins are collected into the coin collecting section 1 from the drop openings 4 corresponding to the seeds.

[0011] The above-mentioned drop ports 4 are arranged along the front and back direction of the automatic ticket vending machine 2 as shown in the figure. Since the coins are lined up, the coins that are collected directly from these drop holes 4 can be accepted. Each collection box 5 constituting the collection unit 1 is also placed in the front and back direction of the automatic ticket vending machine 2 as shown in the figure. are arranged along.

0012 FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the coin collecting section 1, and this coin collecting section 1 is shown in the drawing. It is shaped like a drawer and can be inserted into and taken out of the cabinet 6 of the automatic ticket vending machine 2. By making them, they can be stored. This coin collecting section 1 is composed of Each of the above-mentioned collection boxes 5... can be constructed by partitioning the inside of the coin collection section 1 with partition plates 7... Each is classified.

[0013] A collection hole 8 is provided on the top surface of each collection box 5 for collecting fallen collected coins. ... are formed respectively, and as shown in FIG. is set so that it corresponds to the position directly below the drop port 4 when it is stored in the cabinet 6. are doing.

[0014] In addition, the cross-sectional shape of each collection box 5 is approximately pentagonal, and the collected coins are placed in the center of the bottom. The bottom plate 10 around the outlet 9 is oriented toward the outlet 9 so as to form the outlet 9. It is tilted at an angle.

[0015] At the bottom of each collection box 5 having such a shape, except for the part corresponding to the above-mentioned outlet 9, A mounting plate 11 having a substantially concave shape is attached to the mounting plate 11. two guide rails 12, 12 for putting in and taking out the drawer, and for taking out collected coins. A shutter 13 is formed. Each guide rail 12, 12 is a cabinet. It is formed at the upper position corresponding to the guide rollers 14, 14 on both sides inside 6. The tab 13 is formed on one side (right side in the drawing) of the mounting plate 11 described above.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 4, the shutter 13 has a large width and length that covers the outlet 9. The mounting plate 11 has a shape with a working piece 15 formed on one back side of the tip. It is made slidable by a pair of guide pieces 16 with an L-shaped cross section attached to the bottom. ing. The cross-sectional shape of each shutter 13... is such that the rear end is bent as shown in FIG. It is curved and approximately L-shaped.

[0017] This L-shaped rear end part is a latch on which the hand is placed when operating the shutter 13 to draw it out. 17, and a lock lever is installed at a position on the upper surface of the shutter 13 slightly in front of this latching portion 17. -18, and the part of the mounting plate 11 corresponding to this part (right side of the drawing) ) is formed with a notch 19. The lock lever 18 mentioned above is a torsion coil spring. 20 urges the tip side to rotate downward, and a locking recess 2 is provided on the tip side. 1. This locking recess 21 locks the upper surface of the mounting plate 11 mentioned above. This is a locking portion 22 formed in a shape such that a rod-shaped locking pin 23 is horizontally suspended. It has a similar structure. In other words, the shutter 13 closes the outlet 9 and is in a non-open state. Sometimes, the locking recess 21 at the tip of the lock lever 18 locks on the locking pin 23, and the lock lever 18 locks in place. The withdrawal operation of the shutter 13 is regulated. Shutter 13 for opening the extraction port 9 When pulling out the shutter 13 to open the shutter 13, as shown by the imaginary line, the lock Push down the rear end of the lever 18 against the biasing force of the torsion coil spring 20 to release the lock lever. Release the locking state of the locking recess 21 at the tip of the bar 18 to the locking pin 23 and pull it out. Bye.

[0018] Next, the structure of the stopper section 24 that prevents damage to the coin collecting section 1 will be explained. .

[0019] As shown in FIG. 4, the stopper portion 24 is formed for each shutter 13.

[0020] Each stopper part 24... has a configuration including a storage regulating member 25... having a U-shaped cross section, and It is made up of a support member 26 for supporting, and the position where this stopper part 24 is attached , are positions corresponding to the operating pieces 15 of each of the shutters 13 described above.

[0021] The width of the storage regulating member 25 (in the vertical direction of the drawing) is greater than the width of each of the above-mentioned action pieces 15. It is also large, and the length is such that it rotates around this shaft support 27... and the rear end (right side in the drawing) is the front. Set the length to reach the lower edge of the cabinet drawer 6a (see Figure 1) as described above, and meet the storage regulations. The position where the control member 25 is pivotally supported is in the length direction (horizontal direction in the drawing) of the storage regulation member 25... ), but is biased towards the tip of the above-mentioned working piece 15. Also, the shaft support position Regarding the height of storage regulating member 25... upper surface 25a (bottom stopper part in the figure) 24 and FIG. 1) and the lower surface of the aforementioned mounting plate 11, the shutter 13... The shutter 13 is set so as to form a gap into which the action piece 15 at the end is inserted. When the operating piece 15... is inserted in the non-open state, the rear end of the storage regulating member 25... is upward. so that it is located above the lower edge 6a of the cabinet drawer (see Figure 1). I have to.

[0022] That is, when the shutter 13... is in the open state, that is, the above-mentioned action piece 15... Storage regulating member 25... is not inserted between the upper surface 25a and the lower surface of the mounting plate 11. First, the rear end of the shutter 13 protrudes and the coin collecting section 1 is stored in the cabinet 6. When the shutter 13 hits the edge of the cabinet drawer, the storage operation may be interrupted. When it is obstructed, the storage regulating member 25... rotates its rear end by about 90 degrees due to its own weight. , as shown by the imaginary line in FIG. The rear side surface of the coin collecting section 5 comes into contact with the coin collecting section 1 to restrict the storing operation of the coin collecting section 1.

[0023] In addition, in order to prevent the rotation of the above-mentioned storage regulating member 25 from being inhibited, A notch portion 11a is appropriately formed in a portion of the mounting plate 11 corresponding to the portion of the mounting plate 11.

[0024] Further, the storage regulating member 25 described above is formed of a rigid body, and has a U-shaped cross section. Because of its shape, it has sufficient strength to restrict the storage operation of the coin collecting section 1. The condition is also good.

[0025] Furthermore, at the lower edge 6a of the cabinet drawer that the storage regulating member 25 comes into contact with, A contact member 28 made of a rigid body or a buffer body is attached.

[0026] The operation is performed in accordance with the operation of taking out collected coins from the coin collecting section 1 configured as described above. Explain.

[0027] First, as shown in Figure 3, the coin collecting section 1 is installed in the cabinet of the automatic ticket vending machine 2. The bucket 29 is placed under the collection box 5... in which the stored coins to be taken out are collected. and then pull the upper shutter 13 while pressing down on the rear end of the lock lever 18. put out. Then, the collected coins were tilted toward the takeout port 9 as shown in Figure 1. Because of the bottom plate 10, it falls from the outlet 9 and is stored in the bucket 29 (see Figure 3). It will be done.

[0028] At the same time, the shutter 13 is pulled out, so that the rear end of the storage regulating member 25 is closed. rotates downward due to its own weight.

[0029] This is inserted between the upper surface 25a of the storage regulating member 25 and the mounting plate 11. This is because the operating piece 15 at the tip of the shutter 13 was pulled out and lost its support. Therefore, the back side of the rear end of the storage regulating member 25 that has rotated downward is aligned with the cabinet. It is located at a length that reaches the drawer lower edge 6a, and its position in the drawer direction is In comparison with the back side of the shutter 13, the back side of the shutter 13 is It's the location.

[0030] When the removal of collected coins from each collection box 5 is completed, the shutter 13 is Push in to keep the shutter 13 in the non-open state. Then, put the coin collecting section 1 into the cabinet. 6 to perform the storage operation.

[0031] However, if you forget to close the shutter 13 or close it completely. If even one shutter 13 is open because it cannot be opened, the shutter The operating piece 15 at the tip of the cutter 13 is connected to the upper surface 25a of the storage regulating member 25 and below the mounting plate 11. The rear end of the storage regulating member 25 cannot be rotated upward because it is inserted between the , the storage regulating member 25 allows the storage control member 25 to close the cabinet drawer when the storage operation of the coin collecting section 1 is performed. It is located at a position where it comes into contact with the lower edge 6a.

[0032] Therefore, if the coin collecting section 1 is stored with the shutter 13 open, Before the back side of the shutter 13 hits the edge of the cabinet drawer opening, The control member 25 comes into contact with the contact member 28 on the lower edge 6a of the cabinet drawer, and the storage Operation is regulated and the worker is informed that the shutter 13 is open. Ru.

[0033] As shown by the solid line in FIG. 1, the operator can store the The rear end of the regulating member 25 rotates upward, and the coin collecting section 1 is stored in the cabinet 6. be in a state where it is allowed. All you have to do is perform the storage operation again.

[0034] In this way, when the shutter 13 is in the open state, even if the shutter 13 is in the open state, Whether the coin is on the back side or the front side, perform the storage operation in the coin collecting section 1. For example, the storage regulating member 25 of the stopper portion 24 provided on each shutter 13 is , the storage operation is performed before the corresponding shutter 13 hits the cabinet drawer opening edge. This prevents mutual damage to the shutter 13 and the edge of the cabinet drawer opening. This can be prevented and storage operations can be carried out safely.

[0035] In addition, since the structure of the stopper portion 24 is such that the storage regulating member 25 is pivotally supported, Because it has a small number of parts and is easy to manufacture, it can achieve its purpose at low cost. It is possible.

[0036] The above is one embodiment of this invention, and other structures may be adopted.

[0037] For example, the storage regulating member 25, which is rotated by its own weight, is placed in the coin collecting section 1. Although the spring is biased in the direction that restricts the storage operation, in the previous example, the storage Although the housing regulating member 25 of the pad portion 24 is provided on each shutter 13..., each shutter The storage regulating member, which is interlocked with the action piece 15 of the shutter 13, is moved to the innermost shutter. It may also be provided only in the 13th section.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing main parts.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing an automatic ticket vending machine.

FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a coin collecting section.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view showing the coin collecting section.

[Explanation of symbols]

1...Coin collection department 2... Automatic ticket vending machine (vending device) 5...Collection box 6...Cabinet 6a...Lower edge of cabinet drawer 9...Outlet 13...Shutter 15...Action piece 24...Stopper part 25...Storage regulation member 26...Support member 27...Axis branch 28...Attaching member

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: Each collection box for collecting coins by denomination is arranged integrally in the front and back direction with respect to the main body of the device, and each collection box has a bottom part that can be pulled out and opened when taking out stored coins. ,
A coin collecting unit of a vending machine is provided with a shutter for opening a takeout port at the bottom of a collecting box to constitute a coin collecting unit, and the coin collecting unit is housed in a cabinet of the main body of the device so as to be freely put in and taken out, At the bottom of the coin collecting section, there is a projecting length that rotates downward when the shutter is in the open state and reaches the lower edge of the cabinet drawer at a position further back than the side of the shutter on the device main body side, and extends into the cabinet of the coin collecting section. A structure for preventing damage to a coin collecting section in a vending machine, which is formed with a stopper section that prevents storage and allows the coin collecting section to be stored in a cabinet when the shutter is not opened.