JPH0766464B2 - Coin processor control device - Google Patents

Description

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a coin processing machine such as a coin counting machine and a coin wrapping machine, and particularly to a control for counting and discharging coins into a bag hung on a discharging part. Regarding the device.

[Technical background of the invention and its problems]

With a coin wrapping machine, the supplied coins can be counted in a coin passage, and a predetermined number of coins can be stacked and wrapped with wrapping paper, and a counting mode that simply counts the number of coins and discharges the coins can be performed. It has become. Further, the coin counting machine simply counts the number of coins and ejects the coins.

In any of the above coin processing machines, the counting and discharging number of coins can be set in advance at the time of counting, and when the set number is reached, the discharging of coins is immediately stopped.

Generally, when only counting a large amount of coins, a bag is attached to the coin discharging part and the counting coins are stored in the bag. However, when the number of counting coins was set in advance, the number of coins was stored in the bag. Later, when I confused that I had replaced the bag and pressed the start button, extra coins entered the bag and I had to recount it again. Also, if you forget to replace the bag and press the start button when changing the denomination of coins to be counted, coins of other denominations will be mixed in the bag and you will have to sort and count again. There wasn't.

[Object of the Invention]

Therefore, according to the present invention, when the number of coins to be counted set in the coin processing machine is counted and the coins are discharged into the bag, after that, the bag is replaced with another bag, or An object of the present invention is to provide a control device for a coin processing machine, which enables the counting and discharging operation of the coin processing machine and prevents mishandling when the number of coins to be counted is reset without changing the denomination. And

Further, according to the present invention, when the denomination is changed after the set number of coins are discharged, the next counting and discharging operation can be performed only when the bag is once removed and replaced, and the bag generated when the counting is restarted. An object of the present invention is to provide a control device for a coin processing machine, which can prevent mishandling caused by replacement.

[Structure of Invention]

To achieve the above object, the control device for a coin processing machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a number setting means for setting the number of coins to be counted, a coin transfer means for supplying and transferring coins, and a counting of the supplied and transferred coins. Then, when the number of coins reaches the set number, a counting / comparing unit that outputs a coincidence signal, a bag-hanging detection unit that detects a bag for storing coins, which is hung on the discharging unit that discharges the counted coins, and the above-mentioned coincidence After the coin release signal is obtained, the coin release blocking means that blocks the coin release by the signal (11
0) Is the number of sheets reset by the above number setting means (1
12) Only when it is detected that the bag has been hung up on the basis of the output of the bag hanging detection means (114), the prevention of coin discharge by the coin discharge prevention means is released (118), and the coin transfer means is operated. And a control means for enabling (120).

Further, the control device for the coin processing machine of the second invention is a coin number setting means for setting the number of coins to be counted, a coin transfer means for supplying and transferring coins, and counting the supplied and transferred coins to the set number. When it becomes, it is hung on the counting and comparing means for outputting the coincidence signal and the discharging portion for discharging the counted coins,
Baggage detection means for detecting a bag for storing coins, coin discharge prevention means for preventing the discharge of coins by the coincidence signal, denomination designating means for designating the denomination of coins to be counted,
Only when the denomination of coins designated by the denomination designating means is changed from the denomination counted last time (102), and when it is detected that the bags have been changed over once based on the output of the bagging detection means. (104), a control means for releasing the prevention of coin discharge by the coin discharge prevention means (118) and enabling the coin transfer means to operate (120).

[Action]

With the above configuration, the counting is restarted if the bag is replaced after the preset number of coins is stored in the bag or the start button is pressed after the number of coins is reset.

Also, once the set number of coins have been ejected and the denomination has been changed and the start button has been pressed, counting will be performed if the bag has been replaced. Mistakes are prevented.

Example of Invention

An example in which the present invention is applied to a coin packaging machine will be described. FIG. 1 schematically shows a part of a coin packaging machine.
The coin passage 1 is provided with a sorting hole 2 for sorting a coin having a smaller diameter than the denomination coin to be processed. The width of the selection hole 2 is adjusted to be wide and narrow by driving a motor (not shown) by a denomination setting operation. A first counting sensor 3 for detecting the material and passage of coins is provided on one side surface of the sorting passage 1.
Based on the output of the first counting sensor 3, when a predetermined number of regular coins are counted, a stopper 4 for preventing the passage of coins thereafter and a second coin for detecting coins discharged from the coin passage 1 are detected. A counting sensor 5 is provided. A plunger of a solenoid 6 that drives the stopper 4 is connected to a lower portion of the stopper 4, and the stopper 4 and the solenoid 6 constitute a coin blocking means. The number of counted sheets is displayed on the display (DSP in FIG. 5) by the output of the second counting sensor 5. Above the coin passage 1, a conveyor belt 7 for conveying and sending out coins is stretched around a pair of conveyor pulleys 8 (only one of which is shown in the drawing). One of these conveyor pulleys 8 is separately driven by a conveyor motor (CVM in FIG. 5). Although the feeding of coins into the coin passage 1 is not shown, the rotary plate on which the coins are placed is rotated to be aligned and moved along the peripheral wall provided around the rotary plate by centrifugal force, and the coins are moved by the regulating means. It is done by sending out one by one. The drive of the rotating disk may be performed by the above-mentioned transport motor or may be performed by an individual motor. These rotary plate, transfer motor, transfer belt, transfer pulley, etc. are referred to as coin transfer means.

There is a stacking portion 9 on the left front side of the coin passage 1 in the drawing. First
In the figure, the figure in the counting mode is shown, but in the packaging mode, each part is shown by a chain line. The stacking section 9 includes a regulating roller 10 for regulating the coins sent from the coin passage 1, a stacking regulating member 11, coin stacking portions 13, 12 'provided on stacking belts 12, 12' for supporting the coins, 13 ', stack belt
Stacking pulleys 14 and 14 'for rotating 12, 12' are provided. Further, a lower portion of the regulating member 11 is retracted from between the stacking belts 12 and 12 'in the packaging mode and stacked coins on a vertical surface. Introducing plate 15 is provided for guiding coins to the ejecting portion, which regulates the coins and enters between the stack belts 12 and 12 'in the counting mode. In the packaging mode, the stack belts 12 and 12 'rotate, and the coin support 13 gradually descends as coins are sent out from the passage. Further, the stacking restriction member 11 is held by a holding member (not shown), and when the introduction plate 15 is moved back and forth by a separate motor when the counting mode and the packaging mode are switched, the stacking regulating member 11 moves together (the mechanism is not shown). However, in counting mode,
Retract from the stacking section 9. The coin support portions 13 and 13 'are also retracted upward. Regarding the mode switching, the stacking operation, etc., for example, the one similar to Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 59-106815 is introduced.

On the front side of the introduction plate 15, in the counting mode, a guiding part 16 for guiding coins, a discharging chute 17, and a discharging part whose surface is made of a conductive member.
18 are provided. Further, a ring 19 for hanging the bag and a bag hanging detection means 20 for detecting whether the bag is hooked on the discharging portion 18 are provided in the discharging portion. The baggage detecting means 20 is insulated from the discharging part 18 and is, for example, a discharging chute.
A support plate 21 attached to the lower part of 17 and pivotally supported by this,
And a detection plate 23 formed of a conductive member that is pressed against the surface of the emitting portion by the spring 22.

When the bag is not hung, the detection plate 23 is in contact with the emission part 18 as shown in the drawing, and the lead wires connected to these are connected.
LD1 and LD2 are connected. On the other hand, FIG.
When the bag BG is hung on the ring 19 as shown in (c), the detection plate 23 and the discharge part 18 are insulated by the bag BG, and the lead wires LD1, LD
There is no conduction between the two. A ring 19 is provided on the surface of the emitting portion 18.
As shown in detail in FIG. 2 (c), a concavo-convex portion is provided at the portion facing to, so that the bag 19 is more securely held by the ring 19 and the discharging portion 18.

As the bag-hanging detecting means, the one shown in FIG. 3 may be used instead of the above-mentioned means. In this example, the emission part is 2
It is divided into two parts and insulated from each other. When the bag is not present, the ring 19 is in contact with both halves of the discharge part and the lead wires LD1 and LD2 connected to both halves of the discharge part 18 are electrically connected to each other. When mounted in the same manner as above, the ring 19 and the discharge part 18 are insulated by the bag, and the lead wire LD1,
There is no conduction between LD2.

FIG. 4 shows the operation unit. The push button WRC described as "packing / counting" is used when switching between the packing mode and the counting mode. The selected mode is displayed on the display DSP (Fig. 5) as "count" or "packaging". The push buttons labeled "Large bag", "Small bag", and "Batch" at the top are used when presetting the number of counted sheets in the counting mode, and are collectively referred to as the number setting push button NB. The large bag button and small bag button are used when the large bag and small bag are attached to the discharge part 18, respectively.When these buttons are pressed, the predetermined number is displayed on the display DSP, and when the start button is pressed, the number is Counting is performed until. The number of presets for large bags is 5000 when 1 yen coin is specified by the denomination specification button, 5 yen, 10 yen, 50 yen, 100
When one of the yen coins is designated, the number is 4000, and when the 500 yen coin is designated, the number is 2000. Similarly, the preset number when the pouch button is pressed is
When one of the 1-yen, 5-yen, 10-yen, 50-yen, and 100-yen coins is specified, the number is 1000, and when the 500-yen coin is specified, it is 500. The batch button has a preset number of sheets to be pressed according to a predetermined pattern, for example, 10 sheets → 20 sheets → 30 sheets →
Change from 500 sheets → 1000 sheets → 10 sheets → ... (repeat above). In the packing mode, the large bag and small bag buttons are disabled, and the number of coins (50 stacked coins) is 40 pieces → 30 pieces → 20 pieces → 10 pieces for pressing the batch button once. Book → ∞
→ 40 → → (The above is repeated) In this embodiment, when the counting mode is switched to the packaging mode, the number of coin bars is not preset and is ∞ (the preset number is not displayed on the display). Also, when the packaging mode is switched to the counting mode, the number of large bags is automatically set. "500", "10"
"0", "50", "10", "5", and "1" are the denomination designation push buttons DNK, and the designation above each denomination designation push button is used to display that the designation is made. Light emitting diode display LE
D is provided. The push button RP described as start / stop starts or stops the packaging or counting operation each time the push button RP is pressed, and the light emitting diode indicator LED on the upper part of the notation section lights up during the operation. The push button CLR described as clear is effective only when the operation is stopped, and when pressed, the coin on the coin passage is returned to the turntable, the coin in the stacking section 9 is removed to the rounding box, and the count data is cleared. If the start push button is pressed without pressing the clear push button, the count data is cumulatively added.

The push button DD described as "fractional processing" is pressed when transferring the fractional coins stacked in the stacking section 9 (one unit to be packaged, that is, less than 50 times) to the fractional processing box. , In the packaging mode, when there is no coin in the rounding box and reject box (the box that stores the coins dropped from the sorting hole), if the rounding push button DD is pressed, only the counting data is held, and in other points The same operation is performed as when the clear button is pressed. After that, when the start / stop push button RP is pressed, the display is cleared and then the operation is started.

FIG. 5 shows a control system.

Conveyor motor CVM, solenoid 6, display DSP, start /
Stop push button RP, number setting push button NB, denomination designation push button DNK,
The bagging detection means 20 and the counting sensors 3 and 5 have already been described. The central processing unit CPU operates according to the program stored in the read-only memory ROM, and pushbuttons RP, NB, DNK
And the like, data in the data memory RAM are rewritten according to inputs from the bagging detection means 20, the counting sensors 3, 5, etc., the carry motor CVM, the solenoid 6 are controlled, and the display DSP is displayed.

FIG. 6 shows the operation of the above packaging machine, especially the operation of its control system.

It is assumed that the counting mode is specified and a 50-yen coin is specified. At this time, the preset number is 4000 (because the number of large bags is automatically preset when the counting mode is specified). Consider, for example, the case of storing 1000 coins in a bag. Push the batch push button, adjust the preset number to 1000, put a large amount of 50-yen coins on the turntable, and attach the bag to the discharging part 18. Bag is ring 19
And the surface of the discharging portion 18 are held by friction, and at the same time, the detection plate 23 of the bag replacement detecting means 20 and the surface of the discharging portion 18 are made non-conductive by the bag, and the bagging is detected. When the start / stop push button RP is pressed here, it is first determined whether the denomination has been changed (102).

Whether or not the denomination has been changed is stored in the counting mode as the previous denomination when the coin transfer means is turned on and then off, and when the start button is pressed after that, the denomination currently specified. Judgment is made by comparing the seed with the stored denomination. It is cleared when the mode is changed. In the present case,
Since this is the first operation in counting mode, the previous denomination is not stored in memory and it is determined that there is no denomination change.

When the denomination has been changed, it is judged whether or not the next bag has been removed. If not, an error display is given by the display DSP (105). An alarm may be sounded at the same time as the error display to notify the operator.

When the bag is removed and when the denomination is not changed in step 102, it is determined whether the next set number is "large" or "small" (106). Here, the setting number is "Large" 500
It means more than one sheet, and “small” means less than 30 sheets. When the set number is not "small" (which corresponds to the case where 1000 sheets are assumed now), it is next determined whether or not a bag is present, that is, whether or not a bag is hung (108). When the bag is not hung, an error is displayed on the display DSP (10
9). In this case, the control is restarted by putting on the bag and pressing the start / stop push button again.

If the bag is hung, it is judged next whether a coincidence signal is obtained (110). When the set number of coins are counted, the coincidence signal is obtained and the flag is set, but since the flag is not set yet, the routine proceeds to step 116. This flag is reset when the denomination designation is changed.

In step 116, it is determined whether or not the coin blocking means is operating (turned on). Since the coin blocking means is not turned on, the process proceeds to step 120 and the coin transfer means is turned on. As a result, the transport motor is activated, coins are supplied from the rotary plate to the currency passage 1 and transported by the transport belt, pass through the first counting sensor and the second counting sensor, pass through the introducing plate 15, and pass through the guiding portion.
It passes through the discharge chute 16, the discharge chute 17, and the discharge part 18, and is stored in a bag. If coins of other denominations are mixed on the turntable and the coins are sent to the passage, coins with a diameter smaller than 50 yen fall from the sorting hole 2 and are stored in the reject box. 50
Coins with a larger diameter than yen coins are not delivered from the turntable into the passage. Also, a foreign coin or a false loan having the same diameter as the 50 yen coin is judged as a coin of a different denomination from the output when it passes the first counting sensor, and the solenoid 6 is operated to cause the stopper 4 to project to block the subsequent coin and The transfer means is turned off and an error is displayed to notify the passage of different denominations.

During the counting operation, if the set number is "large", the presence or absence of the bag removal is constantly checked (124), and if it is missed, an error is displayed (125). In addition, regardless of the set number of sheets, it is checked whether there is any trouble other than removal of the bag (126), and when the trouble occurs, for example, when the cover of the packaging machine is opened, or when the reject box is full. Also displays an error (127). When these errors occur, the coin blocking means is turned on (132) in synchronization with the flow of coins so that the stopper 4 does not hit the flowing coins, and then the coin transfer means is turned off (134).

If the coins continue to be transferred without any trouble and the count value obtained by counting the output of the first counting sensor 3 becomes equal to the set number, for example, 1000 (128), a coincidence signal is obtained and the coin blocking means is immediately turned on. (132) After that, the coin transfer means is turned off (134), and the series of operations ends. Even when the coins are exhausted before counting the set number of coins (the coins are exhausted when the coins have not passed through the counting sensors for a predetermined time), the coin blocking means is turned on (132), and the coin transfer means. Turns off (134) and ends. In this case, if coins are replenished and the start button is pressed again, the coin blocking means is turned on. Therefore, after this is turned off, the coin transfer means is turned on and the counting is restarted.

The display shows the count value based on the second count sensor 5, not the count value based on the first count sensor 3, that is, the number of coins actually sent out from the passage.

If the start / stop push button RP is pressed without changing the denomination after the count value reaches the set number, for example, 1000 and the operation is completed in step 110, steps 102, 106, 108,
The procedure proceeds to 110, and it is then determined whether the number of sheets has been reset (11
2). Then, if it is not reset, it is judged whether or not the bag is once removed (114). If the bag has not been removed, an error message is displayed (115) and the operation ends.

Whether the bag is removed or not is determined by the detection means after the transfer means is turned off.
Judgment is made based on the state of the flag that is set when 20 detects conduction. This flag is reset when the transfer means is turned on.

When the number of sheets is reset (either the large bag push button, the small bag push button, or the batch push button is operated), coins can be transferred even if the bags are not replaced. After storing a predetermined number of sheets, it may be desired to store even more in the same bag. In that case, it is necessary to remove the bag once and attach it again (same bag).

On the other hand, even if the bag is not reset, the counting operation is restarted when the bag is replaced.

In addition, for example, after storing 50 yen coins in a set number of 1000 bags, forget to replace the bag, and then try to store 10 yen coins in 1000 bags, put 10 yen coins on the turntable. If you insert it and specify 10 yen with the denomination specification button, it means that the denomination has been changed, and first the rotating disc, the conveyor belt, etc. reverse and return from the previous passage of 50 yen coins onto the rotating disc. At this time, the counting data is cleared and the set number is automatically set to 4000
Set to one. If even one coin remains in the reject box or the rounding box, an error will be displayed if the denomination change operation is performed and the denomination cannot be changed. At this time, take out the coin and press the clear push button CLR again to select the denomination push button DNK.
You can press.

If the start / stop push button RP is pressed after changing the denomination, it is first detected that the denomination has been changed (102), and then it is determined whether the bag has been removed (104). If it has not been removed, an error message is displayed (105) and the operation ends. If removed, the set number is judged (106), and if 30 or less, the coin blocking means is turned off (11
8) The coin transfer means is turned on (120), and the counting operation is started, but if there are 500 or more coins, the presence or absence of a bag is judged (108).
Since the coincidence signal flag is now reset by changing the denomination, the coin blocking means is turned off (118), the coin transfer means is turned on (120), and the counting operation is started.

Although the preset number is selected in the above embodiment, the preset number may be set by a daisy switch or a numeric keypad. Although the number of large bags is automatically set when the counting mode is designated, such automatic setting may be omitted. Further, when the denomination is switched, the counting operation cannot be started unless the bag is once removed, but conversely, the denomination switching operation may be disabled only after the bag is once removed. The case where the present invention is applied to the coin wrapping machine has been described, but the same applies to the case where the present invention is applied to a coin counting machine.

〔The invention's effect〕

As described above, according to the control device of the coin processing machine of the present invention, after the coins corresponding to the preset count value are stored in the bag, the bag is replaced or the counting number is reset. If the start button is pressed, counting is restarted. Also,
If the bag has been replaced when the denomination has been changed and the start button has been pressed once the counting and discharging of coins have been completed, counting is performed.

Therefore, it is possible to prevent the problem that coins originally to be stored in separate bags are excessively mixed in one bag, and it is possible to reliably store additional coins in the target bag. Further, it is possible to prevent coins of different denominations from being mixed in one bag. As a result, mishandling due to bag replacement that occurs when counting is restarted is reduced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a coin wrapping machine, FIGS. 2 (a) to 2 (c) are schematic cross-sectional views showing a state in which a bag is hooked, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another example of the bag hook detection means. Fig. 4, Fig. 4 is an external view showing the operation unit, Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing the control system of the packaging machine, and Fig. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the packaging machine. 3,5 ... Counting sensor, 6 ... Solenoid, 20 ... Bagging detection means, CVM ... Conveyor motor, DSP ... Display, DNK ...
... push button to specify denomination, NB ... push button to set number of sheets, RP ... start / stop push button.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A coin number setting means for setting the number of coins to be counted, a coin transfer means for supplying and transferring coins, and a counter for outputting a coincidence signal when the supplied and transferred coins are counted to reach the set number. Comparison means, bagging detection means for detecting a bag for storing coins, which is hung on the discharging portion for discharging the counted coins, coin discharge prevention means for preventing the discharge of coins by the coincidence signal, and a coincidence signal After the number of coins is obtained, the number of coins is reset by the number setting means to add coins to be stored in the bag, or it is detected based on the output of the bag hanging detection means that the bag has been hung up once. A control device for a coin processing machine, comprising: a control means for releasing the prevention of the coin discharge by the coin discharge prevention means only for the case of enabling the coin transfer means to operate. 2. A coin number setting means for setting the number of coins to be counted, a coin transfer means for supplying and transferring coins, and a coin counting means for counting the supplied and transferred coins and outputting a coincidence signal when the set number of coins is reached. Comparing means, bagging detection means for detecting a bag for storing coins, which is hung on the discharging portion for discharging the counted coins, and coin discharge preventing means for preventing the discharge of coins by the coincidence signal, Denomination designating means for designating the denomination of the coin to be used, and when the denomination of the coin designated by the denomination designating means is changed from the previously counted denomination, once based on the output of the bagging detection means, Only when it is detected that the bag has been replaced, the control means for canceling the blocking of the coin discharge by the coin discharge blocking means and making the coin transfer means operable, is provided. Processor Control device.