JPH0524395Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a coin lending machine that dispenses coins used in game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

(Prior Art) This type of conventional coin lending machine is configured by housing a money validator, a coin storage section, and a coin dispensing device in a vertically elongated housing that can be installed between adjacent game machines. When inserted, a predetermined number of coins are sent out from a coin dispensing device and the coins can be dispensed to a coin dispensing opening on the front surface of the housing (for example, see Japanese Utility Model Application No. 61-30161).

In addition, a guide is provided at the coin supply port of the coin storage section,
There is also a coin guide that can be pulled out toward the user or tilted to an angle that makes it easy to replenish coins in the coin storage section (see Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 2003-200434).
(Publication No. 63-1267).

(Problem to be solved by the invention) By the way, in the conventional coin lending machine described above, when replenishing coins, after unlocking the door on the front of the housing and opening the door, the guide tool is pulled out toward the front and the coins are refilled. It is troublesome to replenish the equipment after tilting it to an angle that is easy to play, and the replenishment operation takes time, which inconveniences players during the game.

The present invention was developed in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a coin lending machine that can quickly replenish coins.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a coin storage section disposed in a housing and having a coin supply port on the front thereof, and a coin dispensing device connected to the coin storage section. In a coin lending machine equipped with a coin dispensing port for guiding coins sent out from a coin dispensing device out of the housing, a replenishing door that can be rotated in the vertical direction is provided at a portion of the front surface of the housing corresponding to the coin replenishing port. A coin guide plate with a U-shaped cross section with side plates erected on both left and right ends is provided at the coin replenishment port position so as to be rotatable in the same direction as the replenishment door, and a coin guide plate is provided between the replenishment door and the coin guide plate for replenishment. An interlocking mechanism is provided to open and close the coin guide plate in conjunction with the door.

(Function) In the coin lending machine according to the present invention, when the replenishment door on the front of the housing is opened when replenishing coins, the coin guide plate provided at the coin replenishment port opens in conjunction with the replenishment door and is set in a predetermined direction. be done.

Further, since the coin guide plate has a U-shape with side plates on both sides, the coins can be correctly guided to the coin supply port by the side plates.

(Embodiment) Figures 1 to 3 show an embodiment of the present invention, where Figure 1a is a front view of a coin lending machine, and Figure 1b is a cross section taken along line A-A in Figure 1a. 2 is a perspective view of a main part showing the replenishment door in an open state, FIG. 3a is a side view showing the door in a closed state, and FIG. 3b is a side view showing the door in an open state.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a vertically elongated hollow housing with an open front, and has a height and depth that allows it to be installed between a pair of adjacent game machines. Further, on the front surface of the housing 1, there are arranged the first to third sections in order from the top.
Rectangular doors 2 to 4 are provided, and each of the doors 2 to 4 has its lower end pivoted on the housing 1, respectively, and can pivot in the vertical direction about the pivot supports 2a to 4a as fulcrums. Further, locking devices 5 to 7 for locking the doors 2 to 4 with the housing 1 are provided at the top of each door 2 to 4, respectively.

Reference numeral 8 denotes an indicator light indicating whether coin lending is possible or not, and is arranged below the locking device 6 of the second door 3.

Reference numeral 9 denotes a bill insertion slot into which bills are inserted, and is arranged below the indicator light 8 of the second door 3. A bill validator 10 is installed on the back side of the bill insertion slot 9 to accept only a specific bill, for example, a 1000 yen bill, inserted into the bill insertion slot 9, and to identify and store the bill.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a vertically hollow coin storage section, which is arranged across the back sides of the first and second doors 2 and 3 of the housing 1. This coin storage section 11 has a coin supply port 11a provided at the top facing the back side of the first door 2.

A coin dispensing device 12 is arranged on the back side of the third door 4 at a predetermined interval. This coin dispensing device 12 connects the hopper 12a to the coin storage section 1.
1, so that the coins in the coin storage section 11 can be sequentially delivered from the coin delivery port 12b while counting a predetermined number of coins.

13 is a coin dispensing device; a coin dispensing device 12;
and the back surface of the third door 4. This coin dispensing device 13 includes a bucket 13a that receives and temporarily stores coins sent out from a coin output port 12b of the coin dispensing device 12, and a bucket 13a that rotates a predetermined angle via an eccentric link 13b to store coins. Solenoid 13 that releases
It is composed of c.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a rectangular coin dispensing port, which is provided at the bottom of the third door 4. This coin dispensing port 14 guides the coins dispensed from the coin dispensing device 13 to the outside of the housing 1 via a coin chute 14a.

15 is a deep plate-shaped coin holder, and coin dispensing port 1
It is located at 4. The coin receiver 15 is pivoted at its lower end, and can be rotated up and down using the pivot support 15a as a fulcrum. When in use, it is tilted forward so that it can receive coins drawn out to the coin dispensing port 14. It's summery.

16 is a coin guide board that guides you to supply coins,
It is formed into a U-shape in cross section by a rectangular bottom plate 16a and fan-shaped side plates 16b erected at both left and right ends of the bottom plate 16a, and is disposed at the coin supply port 11a of the coin storage section 11.

The lower end of the bottom plate 16a of the coin guide plate 16 is pivotally supported by the lower edge of the opening of the coin supply port 11a, so that the coin guide plate 16 can rotate in the vertical direction about the pivot support 16c as a fulcrum. Further, a horizontally long bracket 17 having a U-shaped cross section is fixed to the lower surface of the bottom plate 16a, and coin guide plates 1 are fixed to both end pieces 17a of the bracket 17.
A guide shaft 17b of a predetermined length parallel to the rotation axis of No. 6 is coaxially opposed to and protrudes from the guide shaft 17b.

On the other hand, on both sides of the inner surface of the first door 2, guide fittings 18 having an L-shaped cross section and having an elongated hole 18a in the direction of the rotation radius of the door 2 are fixed facing each other, and a coin guide plate is attached to the elongated hole 18a. Sixteen guide shafts 17b are slidably engaged with each other.

Here, the coin replenishment operation will be explained with reference to FIG.

In the state shown in FIG. 3a where the first door 2 is closed, the guide shaft 17b of the coin guide plate 16 is inserted into the elongated hole 18.
It is located near one end of a (close to the top of the figure),
The coin guide plate 16 closes the coin supply port 11a of the coin storage section 11.

When the door 2 is pulled forward after unlocking the locking device 5 of the first door 2, the coin guide plate 16 is pulled by the first door 2 and its guide shaft 17b is pulled, as shown in FIG. 3b. is rotated in the same direction as the first door 2 while sliding along the elongated hole 18a.

In other words, since the positions of the shaft support 2a of the first door 2 and the shaft support 16c of the coin guide plate 16 are shifted back and forth, the guide shaft 17b is located in the elongated hole 18 when the door is opened as described above.
The coin guide plate 16 slides toward the other end of a (toward the right end in the figure), and at the same time as the first door 2 is opened, the coin guide plate 16 rotates toward the front side to open the coin supply port 11a.

Coin replenishment is carried out by inserting coins onto the coin guide plate 16 in the state shown in Figure 3b. After coin replenishment is completed, the first door 2 is pushed in from the state shown in Figure 3b. Then, the coin guide plate 16 is pressed by the first door 2 and slides its guide shaft 17b along the elongated hole 18a in the opposite direction to the above.
Rotates in the same direction as door 2.

In other words, since the positions of the shaft support 2a of the first door 2 and the shaft support 16c of the coin guide plate 16 are shifted back and forth, the guide shaft 17b is located in the elongated hole 18 when the door is closed.
Slide toward one end of a (close to the top end of Figure 3 a),
The coin guide plate 16 returns to its original position at the same time as the first door 2 is closed, and closes the coin supply port 11a.

In this way, in the above-mentioned coin lending machine, the coin guide plate 16 can be opened and closed in conjunction with the first door 2, so there is no need to operate a guide when opening and closing the door, and the coin guide plate 16 can be opened and closed in conjunction with the first door 2. Coins can be replenished quickly and easily by setting the coin guide plate 16 in a predetermined direction at the same time as opening.

In addition, since the coin guide plate 16 has a U-shape with fan-shaped side plates 16b on both sides, the coins can be correctly guided to the coin replenishing port 11a by the side plates 16b, and coins can be replenished without falling out. can be done smoothly.

In the embodiment, two guide shafts 17b are provided on the coin guide plate 16, and each guide shaft 17b is slidably engaged with the elongated hole 18a of the guide fitting 18 of the first door 2. However, it is useful if at least one guide shaft and elongated hole are provided.

In addition, in the embodiment, the elongated hole 1 provided on the first door 2 side
8a and a guide shaft 17b provided with a coin guide plate 16
Although the interlocking mechanism for rotating the first door 2 and the coin guide plate 16 in conjunction with each other is shown in FIG.
The interlocking mechanism is not limited to the illustrated example, and can be modified in various ways, such as by replacing the elongated hole 18a with an elongated groove or a guide rail, or by forming the guide shaft 17b integrally with the coin guide plate 16.

Further, the shape of the coin guide plate 16 is not limited to the illustrated example, and can be changed in various ways depending on the shape of the coin supply port.

(Effects of the invention) As detailed above, according to the invention, the coin guide plate can be opened and closed in conjunction with the replenishment door, so there is no need to operate the guide when opening and closing the door, and the coin guide plate can be opened and closed in conjunction with the replenishment door. Coins can be replenished quickly and easily by setting the coin guide plate in a predetermined direction at the same time as opening the coin door.

In addition, since the coin guide plate has a U-shape with side plates on both sides, the side plates can correctly guide coins to the coin replenishment port, allowing smooth coin replenishment without spilling or the like. I can do it.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 to 3 show an embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1a is a front view of the coin lending machine, FIG. 3A is a side view showing the door in the closed state, and FIG. 3B is a side view showing the door in the open state. In the figure, 1...housing, 2...first door, 9
...Banknote insertion slot, 10...Banknote recognition machine, 11...
Coin storage section, 11a... Coin supply port, 12...
... Coin dispensing device, 14... Coin dispensing port, 16
...Coin guide plate, 16b...Side plate, 17b...
Guide shaft, 18a...long hole.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Utility Model Registration Request] A coin storage section disposed inside the housing and having a coin replenishment port on the front side, a coin dispensing device connected to the coin storage section, and a coin dispensing device that allows coins sent out from the coin dispensing device to be removed from the housing. In a coin lending machine equipped with a coin dispensing port that leads out to the front side of the housing, a replenishment door that can be rotated vertically is provided in the part corresponding to the coin replenishment port on the front of the housing, and a cross-sectional coin with side plates erected at both left and right ends is installed. A coin guide plate in the shape of a letter is provided at the coin supply port position so as to be rotatable in the same direction as the supply door, and an interlocking mechanism is provided between the supply door and the coin guide plate to open and close the coin guide plate in conjunction with the supply door. A coin lending machine equipped with a mechanism.