JPH0673147B2 - Change container for currency identification controller - Google Patents

Description

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a change container for a currency identification controller, and more particularly to a cassette in which a block-out mechanism is hinged to a cassette body of the change container so as to be openable and closable. The present invention relates to a change container for a currency identification controller, which can be easily stored as change in a main body.

[Conventional technology]

Generally, a vending machine incorporates a currency identification controller for selecting various denominations introduced by customers. A cassette-type change container for storing coins according to denomination is detachably attached to the back side or the front side of the currency identification controller. A conventional change container is formed by integrally molding a cassette body and a blockout mechanism with polycarbonate resin or the like.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

In order to operate the vending machine normally, the vending machine administrator manages the change in the change container as well as the equipment maintenance and the contents management at all times. In order to facilitate this management, the change container is a cassette type, and the tube for storing the change and the blockout mechanism are integrated. This blockout mechanism
When the tube is filled with coins, the customer automatically inserts coins into the vending machine, and when the tube is full, the coins are inserted into the other storage units. The passage is switched to accommodate the inserted coin in the tube. The block-out mechanism and the cassette body are integrated so that the passages can be switched and the relationship between the coins in the tube and the block-out mechanism can be smoothed to prevent coin jamming in each passage.

In addition, since the block-out mechanism provided on the main body side of the conventional currency identification controller has a different shape for each stored coin, if the stored coins of the cassette type change container are changed, the currency identification control of the main body is performed. There is an inconvenience that the blockout mechanism provided in the machine has to be changed and the controller body has to be changed. In order to eliminate these inconveniences, if the cassette type change container and the block-out mechanism are integrated, it is convenient to appropriately change and install the change container.

When a vending machine administrator takes in and manages coins in a change container, if the blockout mechanism is integrally connected to the coin inlet of the tube, the blockout mechanism will be used when the coins are replenished or withdrawn for settlement. It was an obstacle and was not smooth, and there was a risk that the blockout mechanism would be damaged if forced.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is that the block-out mechanism and the cassette body are integrated as before, but when the administrator removes the cassette from the currency identification controller and manages the coins in the change container, (EN) It is intended to provide a change container for a currency identification controller in which a large opening portion of a cassette main body is secured so that coins can be efficiently refilled into a housing cylinder or taken out for settlement.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention comprises a cassette main body in which a plurality of change storage cylinders whose upper ends are opened are arranged in parallel, and a block-out mechanism which is openably and closably attached to the opening of the cassette main body. A connector having a long groove protruding toward the cassette body is integrally formed on one side of the bottom surface of the block-out mechanism, and the long groove of the connector is formed on a side wall of the cassette body on a pivot shaft that is laid laterally. Further, the end portion of the connector is formed in a substantially semi-circular arc shape so that the end portion of the connector is pressed against the front wall of the cassette body when the block-out mechanism is released. It is a thing.

[Action]

When removing coins from the change storage cylinder or when replenishing coins into the change storage cylinder, use the block-out mechanism with respect to the cassette body to pull the connector slot out along the long axis of the connector. Is contacted with the pivot shaft, the block-out mechanism is released from the cassette body, and the block-out mechanism is rotated about the pivot shaft to collapse the block-out mechanism and fully open the upper opening of the change container. In this state, coins are replenished or taken out from the change storage cylinder.

〔Example〕

An embodiment of a change container for a currency identification controller according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a state in which the change container 1 according to the present invention is incorporated in an appropriate position on the back surface of the currency identification controller 2.
The change container 1 is held at a predetermined position by the latch claw 3.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the change container 1 is composed of a cassette body 4 and a block-out mechanism 5, which, as will be described later in detail, have the block-out mechanism 5 as a cassette. It is attached to the body 4 so as to be openable and closable. 50 yen, 10 yen,
Three tubes 6A, 6B, and 6C that can accommodate three types of denominations of 100 yen each independently are arranged side by side. The upper end of each of the cassette bodies 4 is open, and the upper opening edge thereof is composed of a horizontal portion 7 and an inclined portion 8 as apparent from FIG. The bottom of the cassette body 4 is partially closed by a bottom plate 9, and a payout slide plate 10 is inserted on the bottom plate 9 so that the lowest coins accumulated can be paid out. A handle 11 for hanging a finger is integrally formed on the front side of the cassette body 4.

On the other hand, inside the block-out mechanism 5, a partition plate
A passage for each denomination is formed by 12, and a block out lever 13 is pivotally attached to each passage. The space composed of the block out lever 13 and the partition plate 12 is a coin passage that is inserted by the customer and determined by the sorting mechanism to be a regular loan, and the opposite side of the partition plate 12 is a person who manages the machine. Is a passage for replenishing change in the cassette, and when the cassette tube has a small amount of change, the administrator can replenish it through the replenishment port 20. The lower surface of the block-out mechanism 5 is composed of a flat surface 14 and an inclined surface 15 so that it can be aligned with the upper end surface of the cassette body 4. Further, at the end of the bottom surface of the block-out mechanism 5, a connector 16 is provided so as to project. The connector 16 extends along the front wall 4a of the cassette body 4, and a long groove 17 is formed in the connector 16. Has been done.
The end 16a of the connector 16 is, as is clear from FIG.
The cross section is formed in a substantially semi-circular shape. This end 16a
Is formed by radiuses R1 and R2 having different curvatures between the radius on the front wall 4a side of the cassette body 4 and the radius on the opposite side.
> It is a relationship of R2. Therefore, the cassette body 4
When the block-out mechanism 5 is opened for replenishing coins or taking out coins in each tube, the portion of radius R2 interferes with the front wall 4a of the cassette body 4 and is pressed into contact with the block-out mechanism 5. The blockout mechanism 5 is protected from being damaged by falling impact and locking during operation of the cassette body.

On the other hand, on the upper part of the front wall 4a of the cassette body 4, a pivot shaft 18 is installed in the lateral direction, and both ends of the pivot shaft 18,
Supported by 19. Block out mechanism 5
The long groove 17 of the connector 16 is fitted with the pivot shaft 18.
Therefore, the block-out mechanism 5 can be pulled up from the set position shown in FIG. 3 to the position shown by the imaginary line, and the uppermost end position is the position where the end of the long groove 17 is in contact with the pivot shaft 18. From this position, the block out mechanism 5 can be tilted in the direction of the arrow, whereby the openings of the tubes of the cassette body 4 are fully opened.

〔The invention's effect〕

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, a connector provided with a long groove is projected at the end of the bottom surface of the blockout mechanism, and the long groove is pivotally supported by a pivot shaft erected on the cassette body side. Therefore, by pulling out the block-out mechanism from the cassette body until the end of the long groove contacts the pivot shaft and rotating it about the pivot shaft, the upper opening of the cassette body can be fully opened. When handling a cassette-type change container, change coins can be easily replenished in the change container or can be settled for management. Also, when the blockout mechanism is opened for coin replenishment or coin removal in each tube of the cassette body, the end portion of the connector interferes with the front wall of the cassette body and is pressed into contact with the blockout mechanism. It protects the block-out mechanism from damage by locking it while it is falling and locking the cassette body during operation.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a rear view showing an example in which a change container according to the present invention is incorporated into a currency identification control device, FIG. 2 is a front view showing the change container, and FIG. 3 is the same change container. FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view, FIG. 4 is a side view showing an enlarged connector of the block-out mechanism, and FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state in which the block-out mechanism is pulled out. 1 ... change container, 4 ... cassette body, 5 ... block-out mechanism, 6 ... tube, 16 ... connector, 17
…… Long groove, 18 …… Pivot shaft

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A cassette main body in which a plurality of change storage cylinders whose upper ends are opened are arranged side by side, and a block-out mechanism attached to the opening of the cassette main body so that the block-out mechanism can be opened and closed. A connector having a long groove that projects toward the cassette body is integrally formed on one side, and the long groove of the connector is engaged with a pivot shaft that is laid laterally with respect to the side surface of the cassette body. The end of the coin is formed in a substantially semi-circular arc shape, and when the blockout mechanism is released, the end of the connector is pressed against the front wall of the cassette body. vessel.