JPH0554231A - Coin storing and paying device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To realize the coin storing and paying device which can continue to pay coins without any human intervention by utilizing thrown-in coins at a maximum. CONSTITUTION:In the coin storing and paying device 11, 10 yen coins can be stored not only in a main change tube 17a, but also in a subordinate change tube 20. According to the discrimination result of a coin from the coin discrimination part 13, a conveying direction control part 16 controls a coin conveyance part 15 so as to store the 10 yen coin in the main change tube 17a. When the main change tube 17a is full, the conveying direction control part 16 controls the coin conveyance part 15 so as to store the coin in the subordinate change tube 20 on condition that a coin quantity monitor part 21 sends a signal. Coins can be paid from either of the change tubes 17a and 20.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a coin storing / dispensing device used in a vending machine or the like, and to a storing / dispensing technique for utilizing stored coins as change or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a coin storing / dispensing device (coin mechanism) is incorporated in a vending machine or the like, and inserted coins are sorted according to denomination and stored in a predetermined coin storing portion. , Used as change as needed. While this prevents the vending machine from shutting down in a short period of time due to running out of change, it may still end up running out of money due to the concentration of coins on specific types of coins. ..

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, in addition to the coin storing and dispensing unit 102 corresponding to the type of coin, a preliminary dispensing unit 103 capable of dispensing coins as change is provided in advance, and a preliminary dispensing unit 103 of a type with a high dispensing frequency is provided here. A coin storage / delivery device 101 has been devised that can replenish coins when collecting coins or replenishing products. According to the coin storing and dispensing device 101 having this configuration, the coin CN inserted from the input port 104 is identified by the coin identifying unit 105 as the denomination, and then the coin transport path 1
In addition to being stored in a predetermined coin storage / delivery unit 102 by switching 06 and used as change, even if the coin storage / delivery unit 102 in which coins with a high payout frequency are stored is emptied, preliminary withdrawal is performed. Part 103 to outlet 1
Since coins can be paid to 07, the change is unlikely to occur.

[0004]

However, in the conventional coin storing / dispensing apparatus 101, when the coin storing / dispensing unit 102 corresponding to any coin is full, the coin storing / dispensing unit 102 overflows from the coin storing / dispensing unit 102. Since the coins are stored in 108, there is a limit to the number of coins that can be reused for payout. Therefore, it is necessary for the manager of the automatic vending machine for coins to replenish the preliminary dispensing unit 103 with coins at regular intervals so that the preliminary storage and dispensing unit 103 does not become empty. Moreover, the number of coins required for replenishment also varies depending on the coins remaining in the preliminary storage / delivery unit 103, and it is inconvenient to prepare the required coins each time.

In view of the above problems, the object of the present invention is to
Making maximum use of the inserted coins, without the need for human intervention
An object is to provide a coin storage / payment device capable of continuously paying out coins.

[0006]

Means for solving the above problems in the coin storing and dispensing apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the block diagram of FIG. In this figure, the coin storing and dispensing device 1 stores a coin identifying means 2 for identifying the type of the inserted coin CN and a coin corresponding to the type of coin, and also dispenses coins toward the coin dispensing outlet 9 or the like. At least one coin storing and dispensing unit 3 that is possible
And a preliminary storing / dispensing unit 4 in which coins of a specific type corresponding to any one of these coin storing / dispensing units 3 are stored, and coins can be dispensed toward the coin dispensing outlet 9 and the like, and these storing / dispensing units. For any of parts 3 and 4 (arrow A ₁
~ A ₅ , direction of arrow B) This state is reached when the coin conveying means 5 capable of carrying coins and the coin storing / delivering unit 3a corresponding to a specific type of coin have reached the storable number. Status signal generating means 6 for issuing a corresponding status signal
And a carrying direction control means 7 for controlling the coin carrying means 5 so as to carry the coin into a predetermined coin storing / delivering section 3 based on the identification output from the coin identifying means 2. Here, the conveyance direction control means 7 conveys the coins when the state signal generating means 6 issues the above-mentioned state signal even if a specific type of coin to be carried into the coin storage / delivery section 3a is inserted. The coin conveying means 5 is controlled so that the direction is switched to the side of the preliminary storing and dispensing section 4 (the direction of arrow B) and the coins are carried therein.

Incidentally, the other coin storing and dispensing parts 3b to 3e.
The preliminary storage / delivery unit 4 may have a structure in which coins can overflow when the number of coins stored therein reaches the storable number of coins, but each may be provided with a state signal generating means. Good. In this case, when both the state signal generating means 6 of the coin storing and dispensing section 3a and the state signal generating means 6a of the preliminary storing and dispensing section 4 are emitting state signals, the transport direction control means 7 determines which type. The coin is controlled to be loaded into the unspecified coin storage portion 8 into which the coin is also loaded.

In the present invention, it is preferable that the type of coins can be set in the preliminary storing and dispensing section by an external input so that the coins can be set in the preliminary storing and dispensing section.

Here, as the status signal generating means 6, if the predetermined status signal corresponding to this state can be generated when the number of coins stored reaches the number of coins that can be stored, Any configuration may be used, such as one that directly monitors the stored state or one that indirectly monitors.

For example, as signal processing, the coin storing / dispensing section 3a is based on the identification signal from the coin discriminating means 2 and the number of coins dispensed from the coin storing / dispensing section 3a.
It is possible to employ, for example, a coin number monitoring means 10 that counts the number of stored coins and issues a status signal when it is determined that the number of stored coins has reached the storable number.

In addition, if a mechanical one is added, when the number of coins stored in the coin storing / dispensing unit 3a corresponding to a specific type of coins reaches the storable number, it is interlocked with this state to carry in the coins. Adopting a mechanism that has a carry-in opening opening and closing mechanism that blocks the entrance of coins by blocking the mouth and a sensor mechanism that issues a status signal when it is determined that this mechanism is in the state of blocking the carry-in entrance be able to. As the carry-in entrance opening / closing mechanism in this case, a shutter member capable of returning its posture to a state in which a coin is passed through the carry-in entrance to open the carry-in entrance, shut off, or open by its own weight, The coin storage / discharging section is provided with a coin stopping member arranged so that the final carrying-in coin reaching the storable number of coins can be stopped at the carry-in side, and the shutter member blocks the carry-in entrance by stopping the coin. When the posture is restrained in such a state that the stored coins are paid out from the inside of the coin storing / delivering portion, the restraint state can be released.

[0012]

In the coin storing and dispensing apparatus 1 according to the present invention having the above-described structure, when the coin discriminating means 2 discriminates the type, authenticity, etc. of the inserted coins, the conveying direction is based on this discriminating signal. The control means 7 controls the coin transport means 5 to use any coin storing and dispensing section 3 corresponding to the type of coin.
Instruct to store coins in the direction of arrows A _{1 to} A ₅ . Then, the coins stored in the coin storage / delivery unit 3 are dispensed as change. Here, of the coin storage / payout unit 3, a coin storage / payout unit 3a in which coins of a specific type are stored.
Is provided with a preliminary storage / delivery unit 4, and when the number of coins stored in the coin storage / delivery unit 3a has reached the storable number and the state signal generating means 6 issues a predetermined state signal, the transfer is performed. The direction control means 7 switches the coin transport direction to the side of the preliminary storage and dispensing section 4 (direction of arrow B) and controls the coin transport means 5 so that the coins are loaded therein. Therefore, coins of a specific type are always stored in the coin storage / delivery unit 3a or the preliminary storage / delivery unit 4, and the inserted coins can be used to the maximum extent, so that the coins can be dispensed without human intervention. Can always be maintained.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[Embodiment 1] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a coin storing and dispensing device 11 according to a first embodiment.

In this figure, a coin storing and dispensing device 11
Is connected to the coin slot 12 and the coin transport path, and the coin CN
It has a coin discriminating section 13 for discriminating the type of coin from the material, shape, etc. of the coin, and the coin discriminating section 13 can transmit a coin discriminating signal to the microcomputer 14. Inside the microcomputer 14, a transfer direction control unit that determines, based on an identification signal from the coin identification unit 13, which coin storage unit should carry in the coin, and issues a command to the coin transfer unit 15. Has 16. The coin transport unit 15 has a coin passage switching unit 15a that switches a coin passage based on a command from the transport direction control unit 16 and a coin passage 151 that extends from there to each main change tube 17 (coin storing and dispensing unit). 152,15
3, 154, and has a coin passage switching unit 15a.
In response to a control signal from the conveyance direction control unit 16, any one of the coin passages 151, 152, 153, 154 and the coin passage 150 from the coin identifying unit 13 are switched to communicate with each other to set the coin CN to a predetermined value. Main change tube 1
Bring to 7. Here, the main change tube 17 is 1
It is composed of a main change tube 17a corresponding to 0 yen coins, a main change tube 17b corresponding to 50 yen coins, a main change tube 17c corresponding to 100 yen coins, and a main change tube 17d corresponding to 500 yen coins. The coin changer tube can also dispense coins toward the dispense outlet 19 based on a command from the dispense controller 18 inside the microcomputer 14. In addition, the main change tube 17a that stores 10-yen coins
, A sub-change tube (preliminary storage / payout unit) 20 for storing 10-yen coins is also provided. A coin passage 155 is also connected to the sub change tube 20 from the coin passage switching unit 15a, and coins can be carried into the sub change tube 20 based on a control signal from the conveyance direction control unit 16. Here, sub change tube 20
The type of coins to be stored in the transfer direction control unit 16 or the RA of the microcomputer
It is set by using M (coin type setting means) or the like, and in the case of this example, the 10-yen coin, which has a high payout frequency as a change, is a specific type of coin and the transport direction control unit 16 is used.
I remember it. The sub-change tube 20 can also pay out a 10-yen coin toward the coin payout exit 19 based on a command from the payout control unit 18. In addition, a sensor mechanism 20 a that issues a signal when the number of coins stored therein reaches the storable number is arranged on the wall surface of the sub-change tube 20, and this signal is directed to the conveyance direction control unit 16. Is emitted. Further, inside the microcomputer 14, a ROM (not shown) in which an operation program is stored, a transfer direction control unit 16 for controlling the coin transfer unit 15, an identification signal from the coin identification unit 13, and a payout are issued. Based on the number of coins dispensed from the control unit 18, the number of coins stored in each main change tube 17 is calculated, and coins can be stored in the main change tube 17 by comparison with the preset number of storable coins. It has a coin count monitoring unit 21 for monitoring whether or not it is. When the number of stored coins of each main change tube 17 reaches the storable number, the coin number monitoring unit 21 sends a state signal corresponding to this state to the transport direction control unit 16. 22
Is a money deposit safe as an unspecified coin storage unit in which any coins are stored, and the manager collects the coins from here. In this money collection box 22, any change tube 17, 20
Also, the coins are carried in through the coin passage 156 only when the coins cannot be stored.

Next, an example of the operation of the coin storing and dispensing device 11 having this structure will be described.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a part of the coin storing operation, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a part of the coin dispensing operation.

First, in the flow chart of the storing operation shown in FIG. 3, the coin CN is inserted into the insertion slot 1 in step ST1.
Detecting that it has been turned on from 2, the operation starts. In the coin identifying process of step ST2, the coin identifying unit 13 sequentially identifies the material, the shape, and the like of the inserted coin CN to identify which kind of coin is the coin.
An identification signal corresponding to the identification result is emitted.

Next, in steps ST3 to ST6, the transport direction control unit 16 sequentially determines which coin corresponds to the identification signal, and when it determines that the coin is not any coin, it transports the coin. The coin passage switching unit 15a of the unit 15 is instructed to transfer the coin passages 150, 15
7 are communicated with each other, and the coin CN is returned from the payout exit 19 (return exit) (step ST7). Here, when the transport direction control unit 16 determines that the coin is a 50-yen coin, a 100-yen coin, or a 500-yen coin, the transport-direction control unit 16 fills the corresponding main change tube 17 in step ST8. If it is determined based on a signal from the coin number monitoring unit 21 that the main change tube 17 is still storable, the coin passage is switched so that coins are carried into the corresponding main change tube 17. Instruct the unit 15a (step ST9). In contrast,
When the transfer direction control unit 16 determines that the corresponding change tube 17 is full, the coin passage switching unit 15 moves the coin CN to the coin deposit box 22 so that the coin can be carried into the coin safe 22.
The command is issued to a (step ST10).

On the other hand, in step ST3, when the transfer direction control unit 16 determines that the inserted coin is a 10-yen coin, first, in step ST11, it is monitored whether or not the corresponding main change tube 17a is full. When it is determined based on the signal from the section 21 that the main change tube 17a is still storable, the coin passage switching section 15a is instructed to carry the coin therein (step ST12).

On the other hand, when the transport direction control unit 16 determines that the change tube 17a is full,
In step ST13, it is determined whether or not the sub change tube 20 is full based on a signal from the sensor mechanism 20a, and when it is determined that the sub change tube 20 can store coins, in step ST14, the coins are loaded therein. The coin passage switching unit 15a is instructed. Here, only when both the main change tube 17a and the sub change tube 20 are full, the 10-yen coin is collected in the safe 2
Coin passage switching unit 15a so that coins can be carried into
(Step ST10).

The coin storing operation is completed as described above (step ST15), and a standby state is set.

Next, in the flowchart showing the payout operation shown in FIG. 4, in step ST21, the payout control unit 18
The operation starts in response to a payout command from.

At step ST22, 50 yen coins, 100 yen coins, 5 coins are sent based on the payout command from the payout control unit 18.
After the 00 yen coin payout process is performed, step ST2
In 3, the payout control unit 18 determines whether or not the payout of 10-yen coins is necessary. When it is determined that the payout of 10-yen coins is not necessary, the payout operation ends (step ST2).
4). On the other hand, if it is determined in step ST23 that the 10 yen coin is required to be paid out, first, in step ST25.
It is determined whether or not there is a coin in the main change tube 17a, and when it is determined that there is a coin, one 10-yen coin is paid out from the main change tube 17a in step ST26, and the process returns to step ST23. On the other hand, step ST25
When it is determined that there is no coin in the main change tube 17a, a predetermined number of 10-yen coins are paid out from the sub change tube 20 in step ST27, and the coin payout operation ends (step ST24).

As described above, the coin storing and dispensing device 1 of this example
In No. 1, among the inserted coins, a 10-yen coin with a high payout frequency is stored in the sub-change tube 20 if the main change tube 17a is full, and the 10-yen coin is stored inside the coin storage / delivery device 11. It is supposed to be held to the maximum. Therefore, there is almost no shortage of 10-yen coins, and the operation of the coin storing and dispensing device 11 is rarely stopped. Therefore, in an automatic vending machine or the like incorporating the coin storing and dispensing device 11, its operating rate is improved. Moreover, the supplement of the 10-yen coin to the sub change tube 20 is automatically performed, and it is not necessary for the administrator to supplement the coin, which is convenient.

[Second Embodiment] In the coin storing and dispensing device 11 according to the first embodiment, the coin storing state of the main change tube 17 is monitored by the coin number monitoring unit 21 inside the microcomputer 14. Instead of this, a mechanical operation may be adopted, such as the coin storing and dispensing device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram of a coin storing and dispensing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, the corresponding parts of the respective parts of the coin storing and dispensing device 11 according to the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals.

In the coin storing and dispensing device 31 shown in this figure, coins overflow from the carry-in port as state signal generating means for issuing a state signal when the main change tube 37 (coin storing and dispensing section) is in a full state. A main change tube 37 having a possible structure, a coin guide path 32 for receiving the coins dropped from them and guiding the coin toward the money collecting safe 22, and an intermediate position of the coin guide path 32. It has a coin identification sensor 33 for discriminating the type of coins passing through. From the coin identification sensor 33, the identification signal can be transmitted to the conveyance direction control unit 16 inside the microcomputer 14. In this example as well, a 10-yen coin with a high payout frequency as change corresponds to the main change tube 37a, and a 10-yen coin is also stored in the sub-change tube 20 corresponding to the main change tube 37a. Is set. Other configurations are substantially the same as those of the coin storing and dispensing device 11 according to the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

In the coin storing and dispensing device 31 having this structure, for example, when a 10-yen coin is inserted, the carrying direction control section 16 carries the coin into the coin main change tube 37a to the coin passage switching section 15a. Command. At this time, if the main change tube 37a is not full and the coin can be stored, the coin is stored as it is. Further, even when the main change tube 37a is full and coins cannot be stored, the coins are conveyed toward the main change tube 37a and overflow there. The coins removed by this overflow are carried into the money safe 22 through the coin guide path 32. Here, when the coin passes through the arrangement position of the coin identification sensor 33 and the coin identification sensor 33 identifies the passed coin as a 10-yen coin, a predetermined identification signal is issued. Based on this identification signal, the transport direction control unit 16
Upon recognizing that the main change tube 37a is full, thereafter, when a 10-yen coin is inserted, an instruction is issued to carry the coin into the sub change tube 20 instead of the main change tube 37a.

Here, when the conveying direction control unit 16 recognizes that the 10-yen coin has been dispensed from the main change tube 37a by the output from the dispensing control unit 18, and the coin can be stored therein, Immediately after that, it may be stored in the sub change tube 20 again, but after the main change tube 37a can store a certain number of coins or more, and when the sub change tube 20 becomes full thereafter. After that, again, the main change tube 3
You may carry in a 10-yen coin into 7a.

Also in this structure, among the inserted coins, the 10-yen coin, which is frequently paid out, is stored in the main change tube 37a or the sub change tube 20, and is stored in the deposit safe 22 except when the coins are full. Not delivered. Therefore, the operation of the coin storing and dispensing device 11 is not stopped due to the shortage of 10-yen coins, and the supplement of the 10-yen coins to the sub-change tube 20 is automatically performed, which is convenient. ..

In the coin storing and dispensing device 31 of this example, coins that have overflowed from any of the main change tubes 37a to 37d are the ones whose authenticity is correctly discriminated by the coin discriminating unit 13. Therefore, the function required for the coin identification sensor 33 is only 10 yen,
It is sufficient to be able to identify whether the coin is 50 yen, 100 yen, or 500 yen.

[Embodiment 3] Next, a coin storage / payout device having a structure for emitting a status signal corresponding to the coin storage status for each main change tube will be described.

FIG. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram of a coin storing and dispensing device according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the main change tube thereof.

In the coin storing and dispensing device 41 shown in these figures, each main change tube 47 has a tube main body 47a in which the loaded coins are retained and a carry-in port 47b thereof.
It has a carry-in opening opening / closing mechanism 42 arranged on the side of, and a sensor mechanism 44 for detecting that a coin has been removed by the carrying-in opening opening / closing mechanism 42.

The carry-in port opening / closing mechanism 42 has a carry-in port 47b.
The shutter member 43 is attached to the shaft 42a with a structure in which the posture can be returned to a state in which the coin inlet 47b is opened, a state in which it is blocked, and a state in which it is opened by its own weight when a coin passes therethrough. The shutter member 43 is
When the tube body 47a is still in a storable state, when the coin passes, the tube main body 47a rotates from the open position to the open position as shown in FIG. After that, it returns to the open position by its own weight. On the other hand, as shown in FIG.
When the tube main body 47a is full, the final carrying-in coin CNf stays at the carry-in port 47b side, whereby the posture of the shutter member 43 is restricted in a state in which the carry-in port 47b is blocked. However, when coins are paid out from the inside of the tube body 47a from this restrained state, the restrained state is released and the carry-in port 47a is released.
Return to the state where b is opened. Here, the final carry-in coin C
The retention of Nf is arranged so as to face the inward protruding portion 48a of the tube main body 47a and the rear side 43a of the shutter member 43 at the distal end side of the tube main body 47a, and place a coin between them. Guide piece 4 through which
It is performed by the coin retention mechanism 48 composed of 8b.

According to the carry-in entrance opening / closing mechanism 42 of this structure, when the tube body 47a becomes full, the carry-in entrance 4 is closed.
7b is blocked by the shutter member 43, and the coin conveyed therein passes through the front surface side 43b of the shutter member 43 and is removed toward the money safe 22 side. Here, the sensor mechanism 44 is arranged toward the front surface side 43b of the shutter member 43, and when the coin passes between them, the sensor mechanism 44 issues a signal to the transport direction control unit 16. Based on this signal, the sensor mechanism 44 recognizes that the main change tube 47 is full and performs a predetermined storage operation.

The operation of the coin storing and dispensing device 41 having this structure is the same as that of the coin storing and dispensing device of the first and second embodiments, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted. Of the inserted coins, coins with a high payout frequency can be held in the coin storage / delivery device 41 to the maximum extent and can be replenished automatically, which is convenient.

The sensor mechanism may be arranged so as to face the rear surface 43a of the shutter member 43, as in the sensor mechanism 45 shown in FIG. In this case, the sensor mechanism 45 has a posture in which the shutter member 43 opens the carry-in port 47b as shown in FIG. 8A, or the carry-in port 47b as shown in FIG. 8B.
It is detected which one of the postures is to cut off, and the state signal corresponding to the detected posture is transmitted to the conveyance direction control unit 16. Thereby, the transport direction control unit 16 determines the internal state of the main change tube 47.

[Fourth Embodiment] Furthermore, the coin storing and dispensing device 41 of the third embodiment may be replaced with the structure shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.

FIG. 9 is a schematic configuration diagram of a coin storing and dispensing device according to the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 10 is a sectional view of the main change tube thereof.

Also in the main change tube 57 of the coin storing and dispensing device 51 shown in these figures, the tube inlet 57b side of the tube main body 57a is provided with the carry-in opening opening / closing mechanism 42 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. However, instead of the sensor mechanisms 44 and 45, the sensor mechanism 54 that directly monitors the coin storage state inside the tube body 57a is arranged on the wall surface of the main change tube body 57a. The sensor mechanism 54 moves from the state in which coins can be stored in the tube body 57a as shown in FIG.
When the inside is filled with coins as shown in (b), a state signal is issued to the conveyance direction control unit 16.

The operation of the coin storing and dispensing device 51 of this construction is also the same as that of the coin storing and dispensing device described above,
Although the description is omitted, among the inserted coins, coins with a high payout frequency can be held as much as possible in the coin storage / delivery device 51, and the replenishment is also performed by an automatic machine, which is convenient. is there.

As described above, in the coin storing and dispensing device according to any of the embodiments, the coins with a high dispensing frequency can be held in the coin storing and dispensing device as much as possible. Therefore, in vending machines etc. that incorporate this device, there is no operation stop due to shortage of change in a short period of time, so operation efficiency is high, and its manager etc. usually replenish goods and collect coins. Only need to do.

The number and shape of the main and sub change tubes arranged, the storage operation procedure and the dispensing operation procedure of the device, etc. are of a nature set to predetermined conditions depending on the size of the device, application, etc. There is no limit.

[0046]

As described above, in the coin storing / dispensing device according to the present invention, the coin storing / dispensing unit for storing coins corresponding to the type of coin and one of these storing / dispensing units are provided. When the number of coins that can be stored in the preliminary storage / delivery unit that stores coins of a specific type and the coin storage / delivery unit that corresponds to that coin has reached the storable number, a status signal for storing coins in the preliminary storage / delivery device It is provided with a generating means, a coin carrying means and a carrying direction control means. Therefore, according to the present invention, coins with a high payout frequency among the inserted coins can be held as much as possible in a state where the coins can be paid out inside the device, so that the operation of the coin storage and payout device due to the shortage of payout coins can be stopped. It has the effect of being less likely to occur. Moreover, since coins are automatically replenished to the preliminary storage / delivery unit, it is convenient because an administrator or the like does not need to replenish coins.

Further, when the coin type for the preliminary storage and payout section can be set externally, it can be handled according to the intended use.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram corresponding to a claim of a coin storing and dispensing device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a coin storing and dispensing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing a coin storing operation of the coin storing and dispensing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a coin payout operation of the coin storage and payout device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram of a coin storing and dispensing device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram of a coin storing and dispensing device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

7A is a sectional view showing a state in which coins can be stored in a main change tube of the coin storing and dispensing device shown in FIG. 6;
FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing the full state.

8A is a sectional view showing a state in which coins can be stored in a main change tube of a modified example of the coin storing and dispensing device of FIG. 6, and FIG. 8B is a sectional view showing a full state thereof.

FIG. 9 is a schematic configuration diagram of a coin storing and dispensing device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

10 (a) is a sectional view showing a state in which coins can be stored in the main change tube of the coin storing and dispensing device of FIG. 9,
(B) is sectional drawing which shows the full state.

FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration diagram of a conventional coin storing and dispensing device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 11, 31, 41, 51 ... Coin storage / delivery device 2 ... Coin identification means 3 ... Coin storage / delivery section 4 ... Preliminary storage / delivery section 5 ... Coin transport means 6 ... Status signal generating means 7 ... Conveying direction control means 10 ... Coin number monitoring means 13 ... Coin identifying section 14 ... Microcomputer 15 ... Coin conveying section 15a ... Coin passage switching section 16. ..Transfer direction control unit 17, 37, 47, 57 ... Main change tube 20 ... Sub change tube 21 ... Coin number monitoring unit 20a, 44, 45, 54 ... Sensor mechanism 33 ... Coin identification sensor mechanism 42 ... Inlet opening / opening blocking mechanism 43 ... Shutter member 48 ... Coin retaining mechanism CN ... Coin CNf ... Final loading coin

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A coin discriminating means for discriminating the type of inserted coin, at least one coin accommodating / dispensing unit for accommodating coins corresponding to the coin type and capable of dispensing the coins, and a coin accommodating / dispensing unit for these coins. A specific type of coin corresponding to any one of them is stored, and a preliminary storage / delivery unit capable of dispensing the coin, and a coin transporting unit capable of transporting coins to any of these storage / delivery units, and the aforementioned identification When the number of coins stored in the coin storing and dispensing unit corresponding to the type of coins has reached the storable number, based on the discrimination result of the state signal generating means for issuing a state signal corresponding to this state and the coin discriminating means. A transfer direction control unit that controls the coin transfer unit so that the coin is loaded into a predetermined coin storage / delivery unit, and the transfer direction control unit, even if the specific type of coin is inserted, The state When the signal generating means is outputting the status signal, the coin conveying means is controlled so that the coin conveying direction is switched to the preliminary storage and payout portion side and the coins are conveyed therein. Storage and dispensing device. 2. The coin storage / delivery device according to claim 1, further comprising coin type setting means for setting the type of coins stored in the preliminary storage / delivery unit by an external input. 3. The state signal generating means according to claim 1 or 2, based on the identification signal from the coin identifying means and the number of coins dispensed from a coin storing and dispensing part corresponding to the specific type of coin. The coin storage / payment device is characterized in that the coin storage / payment unit counts the number of coins stored in the coin storage / delivery unit, and outputs the status signal when the number of stored coins reaches the storable number. 4. The coin according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the state signal generating means has reached a storable number of coins in a coin storing and dispensing section corresponding to the specific type of coins. At this time, in conjunction with this state, a carrying-in opening opening and closing mechanism for blocking the carrying-in entrance to refuse the carrying-in of coins, and the above-mentioned state when it is determined that this mechanism is in the state of blocking the carrying-in entrance A sensor mechanism that emits a signal,
A coin storing and dispensing device, comprising: 5. The transfer opening opening / closing mechanism according to claim 4, wherein when a coin passes through the transfer opening, the attitude is changed from a state in which the coin is opened to a state in which the coin is blocked, and further the state is opened by its own weight. A shutter member capable of returning the posture, and a coin retaining member capable of retaining the final carry-in coin at the number of coins that can be accommodated at the carry-in side, wherein the shutter member carries the carry-in by the retention of the coin. The posture is restrained in a state where the mouth is blocked, and the stored coins are dispensed from the inside of the coin storage and dispensing section,
A coin storing / dispensing device, wherein the restrained state is released.