JPH0824434A - Coin selecting device for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide an inexpensive and compact coin selecting device for game machine in which the selecting (passing) time of a coin can be shortened, and an unfair operation can be prevented. CONSTITUTION:The coin selecting device 10 has a coil passage 14 formed out of a base plate 11, a pressing plate 12 mounted on one surface 20 thereof, and a guide member 13 so that a coin C can be passed by its dead weight, a first projection member energized so that protruding ends 16, 17 capable of protruding and recessing are protruded from the coin passage 14, and a movable guide plate 551 set in such a manner that the thickness directional space of the coin passing the coin passage 14 can be changed, and this device performs the selecting operation for the coin put into the coin passage.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention uses coins (including not only coins but also game media such as medals and tokens) like gaming machines such as slot machines and ball game machines or vending machines. The present invention relates to a coin sorting device used for a device (called a game machine or the like).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a coin sorter used in a game machine or the like, a mechanism as disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 63-254598 is used to prevent tampering and to increase the outer diameter of coins. A device for sorting is known.

In a conventional coin sorting apparatus using a mechanism called a cradle, coins are dropped toward a cradle and large or small diameter proper coins or improper coins are passed therethrough. The coins that have passed through the sorting passage are sorted according to the outer diameter and material of the coin by the detection coil, and by opening and closing the first and second gates, the proper coins pass through the exit and the unsuitable coins are returned to the return port.

According to such a mechanism, the moving speed of the coin becomes slow, and when the coin inserting operation is continuously performed, the coin may not be accepted. Further, there is a problem that the control device becomes complicated and a solenoid for controlling opening / closing of the gate is required, so that the device becomes expensive and large in size.

In order to solve this problem, the coin selecting device described in the above publication has a coin having two outer diameters, a large diameter proper coin and a small diameter proper coin, among the coins inserted from the insertion slot. Large diameter and small diameter coin outer diameter sorting means for individually sorting and separately extracting
It is provided with a material detecting device for a large-diameter and small-diameter proper coin.

The large-diameter and small-diameter coin outer diameter selecting means is configured by vertically arranging a large-diameter coin carrier arm and a small-diameter coin carrier arm in a coin drop passage. The large-diameter and small-diameter positive coin material detecting means can electronically select the material of the coins selected by the large-diameter and small-diameter outer diameter selecting means separately for each of the large-diameter and small-diameter proper coins. It has a hanging prevention mechanism.

[0007]

However, the above coin sorting device has a mechanical sorting means including two types of carrier rams, and a coin thread hanging prevention mechanism for electronically sorting coin materials. Since the structure is provided with the material detecting means, it takes time for the sorted coins to come out of the coin sorting device.

Therefore, when the above coin sorting device is used in a gaming machine such as a slot machine, it takes time for all the coins to be counted after the coins have been loaded into the machine, and before all the coins are counted. It is also possible that the game start operation is performed by the player. For example, there is a problem that only two coins are counted even though three coins are inserted (this situation is called "coin swallowing" of the machine), and the player suffers a disadvantage. There is also a problem that the device itself becomes large and a large installation space is required inside the machine.

In order to prevent such a machine from swallowing coins, the coin passing time is shortened and the illegal operation is prevented. For example, a coin selecting device described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 166028/1993. There is also known a device using an electric means such as a magnetic sensor to identify the outer diameter of the coin, but since the electric means such as a magnetic sensor is used in this device, the device itself becomes expensive. There was a problem that it would end up. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a coin selecting device for a game machine or the like, which can shorten the coin selecting (passing) time, prevent illegal operations, and be inexpensive and compact.

[0010]

According to the present invention, there is provided a coin selecting device such as a gaming machine for selecting a proper coin from inserted coins and discharging an improper coin. A coin passage formed so that a proper coin can pass by its own weight by the attached push plate and a guide member installed on the surface of the substrate on which the push plate is attached, and at least the tip end portion from the coin passage. A first projecting member that is provided so that it can be retracted and is normally biased so that its tip portion projects, and when the tip portion of this first projecting member projects in and out of the coin passage, the movement is detected and detected. A first detector that outputs a signal, and a movable guide plate that is movable with respect to the coin passage and that is arranged so that the distance in the thickness direction of coins passing through the coin passage can be changed. The features.

In the second invention, at least the tip portion is provided so as to be retractable from the coin passage in conjunction with the movable guide plate, and when the tip portion does not project from the coin passage, a proper coin can be passed therethrough. A second protrusion member is provided for ejecting all the coins in the middle of the coin passage when the tip portion of the coin passage is projected.

In the third aspect of the invention, arcuate slopes inclined in the coin moving direction are formed at the tip ends of the first protrusion member and the second protrusion member, respectively.

In a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a first detector which detects the movement of the tip of the first projection member when the tip portion of the first projection member comes in and out of the coin passage and outputs a detection signal.

In the fifth aspect, a plurality of detectors are arranged as the second detector in the coin moving direction near the exit of the coin passage.

In the sixth aspect of the invention, the push plate is movable in the thickness direction of the coin passing through the coin passage, and is normally attached so as to keep a constant gap in the coin passage in the coin thickness direction. .

In the seventh invention, a magnet is arranged near the first protruding member.

[0017]

According to the present invention, the inserted coin tries to pass through the coin passage due to its own weight. The coin passage is formed on one surface of the substrate so as to guide and pass a coin having an appropriate outer diameter by a pressing plate and a guide member, and the coin passage in the coin passage has a movable guide plate. Can be changed by

The distance in the coin thickness direction of the coin passage depends on the position of the movable guide plate with respect to the coin passage.
There are two types: That is, the movable guide plate is in a "coin-acceptable state" in a position in which the gap in the coin thickness direction of the coin passage is slightly larger than the proper coin thickness,
"Coin unacceptable state" in which the movable guide plate is in a position where the distance between coins in the coin passage in the thickness direction is larger than the proper thickness of the coin (for example, at least twice the thickness).
Is.

In the above coin accepting state, a coin having an appropriate outer diameter (hereinafter referred to as "proper coin") moves in the coin passage while being restrained by the movable guide plate, so that the proper coin protrudes from the coin passage. 1 The tip of the protruding member passes while retracting from the coin passage.

On the other hand, a coin having an outer diameter smaller than the proper coin is not restrained by the movable guide plate, so that when it hits the tip of the first protrusion member protruding from the coin passage, it is discharged from the coin passage by its urging force. It Thus, proper coins and improper coins that are not appropriate are sorted and ejected.

However, in the coin unacceptable state, not only the coin having a small outer diameter but also the proper coin is not constrained by the movable guide plate and is discharged in the middle of the coin passage. This is because when the gaming machine or the like is in a non-operating state such as a ready state, even if a coin is inserted, it is not sent to the inside of the gaming machine and the coin is returned to the player.

In addition to the above configuration of the present invention, when a second projecting member is provided, when the second projecting member is interlocked with the movable guide plate and the movable guide plate is in an unacceptable state. A coin that cannot be ejected by the tip portion of the first protrusion member because the second protrusion member having the biasing force protrudes from the coin passage (the second protrusion member does not protrude from the coin passage when the coin can be received). Can be reliably discharged.

In this case, when the arc-shaped slopes inclined in the coin moving direction are formed at the respective tip portions of the first protrusion member and the second protrusion member, the first protrusion member and The urging force of the second protrusion member is combined with reliable discharge of the coin. Further, in the above-mentioned receivable state, the tip portion of the first projecting member is pushed by an appropriate coin and is put into the coin passage.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, as described above, when the tip portion of the first protruding member is retracted from the coin passage,
A first detector that detects the movement and outputs a detection signal is provided. In this case, the first detector outputs a detection signal when the tip portion of the first protrusion member is projected and retracted, and the detection signal is received by, for example, the control device of the gaming machine to detect passage of a proper coin. You can

Further, when a plurality of detectors are arranged as the second detector near the exit of the coin passage in the coin moving direction, the passage of coins at the exit of the coin passage can be detected. . Thereby, an abnormality such as stagnation of coins can be detected.

Further, in the present invention, when the push plate is attached so as to be movable in the coin thickness direction of the coin passage so that the interval in the coin thickness direction is normally kept constant, when the coin is stagnant in the coin passage. In addition, the coin can be discharged by increasing the distance between the pressing plates in the coin thickness direction.

When a non-magnetic material is used as the proper coin, if a magnet is arranged in the vicinity of the first protruding member, the improper coin of the magnetic material is captured by the magnetic force of the magnet,
Since the time of the output signal of the detector changes, an incorrect coin can be detected.

[0028]

1 and 2 are a front view and a rear view, respectively, of an embodiment of the present invention. This coin sorting device 10
For example, it is installed inside the slot machine 1 shown in FIG. In this case, coins inserted into the coin slot 2 of the slot machine 1 enter the coin passage 14 from the entrance 31 shown in FIG. 3 and move toward the exit 32.

In FIG. 1, the coin sorting device 10 includes a coin passage 14 formed by a push plate 12 and a guide member 13 on one surface of a substantially rectangular substrate 11. As shown in FIG. 3, the coin passage 14 includes a vertical path 14a and an inclined path 14b from the entrance 31 to the exit 32.
The coins C inserted from the coin insertion slot 2 (FIG. 12) are sorted according to the outer diameter while moving in the coin passage 14, and the proper coins pass through the inclined path 14b and exit from the exit 32. . Such an appropriate coin is detected by two photo sensors 26 and 27 described later, and the detection signal is input to a control device (not shown) of the slot machine, whereby a counter (not shown) inside the slot machine. Is counted in. Further, when the non-magnetic coin is used as the proper coin, it is possible to detect the illegal use of the magnetic coin as described later.

As shown in FIG. 3, the push plate 12 is provided on the substrate 11
The bearings 28, 29 are rotatably mounted about the detachable shaft 22, and are normally urged by a spring 24 so that a part of the push plate 12 comes into contact with the substrate 11. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, an opening 12a corresponding to the inclined path 14b of the coin passage 14 when the push plate 12 is mounted on the substrate 11 is formed.

On the passage surface 20 of the coin passage 14 shown in FIG. 1, as will be described later, a pair of upper and lower portions formed as the front end portions of the first projecting members 15 for ejecting an incorrect coin having a diameter smaller than that of the proper coin to the front side. The projecting ends 16 and 17 project. The first projecting member 15 is provided on the surface 30 (FIG. 2) on the opposite side of the passage surface 20 formed on one surface of the substrate 11, and one end of the first protruding member 15 is formed into a fork. The tip portion is a pair of protruding ends 16 and 17. The projecting ends 16 and 17 of this embodiment are provided with arcuate slopes 16a and 1 which are inclined in the coin moving direction in order to make it easier to eject an incorrect coin.
7a.

The first projection member 15 has a vertical axis 6 supported by bearings 67 and 68 provided on the substrate 11 as shown in FIG.
It is rotatable about 1 and is normally moved by the spring 62
A pair of upper and lower projecting ends 16 and 17 of the forked end of the projecting member 15 are urged so as to project from the passage surface 20. As can be seen from FIG. 7, the upper projecting end 16 projects from the passage surface 20 more than the lower projecting end 17 makes it easier to eject coins.

As will be described later, the urging force of the spring 62, together with the shape of the projecting ends 16 and 17 of the first projecting member 15, can eject a coin having a diameter smaller than that of the proper coin C, and the proper coin C can be transferred to the coin passage 14. Protruding end 1 when passing through
It is set so that the coins 6 and 17 are pushed by the coin and retracted.

Here, a mechanism for discharging coins when coins or foreign matters are jammed in the coin passage 14 despite the fact that the game is properly played in the embodiment will be described.

This mechanism operates in conjunction with the coin return button 3 of the slot machine 1 of FIG. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 5, the lower end of the coin return button 3 is arranged close to the rotation or turning member 81 having a substantially triangular shape, and the coin return button 3 itself is provided by a spring or the like (not shown). Always urged upwards.

When the operator presses the coin return button 3, as shown in FIG. 5, the revolving member 81 revolves around a horizontal shaft 82 attached to a bearing 86 formed integrally with the substrate 11 to revolve. One end of the member 81 moves so as to push up the push plate 12. Therefore, the push plate 12 rotates about the shaft 22,
Since the gap between the substrate 11 and the passage surface 20 is wide, the stuck coins and foreign matters are discharged in the discharging direction (right side in FIG. 5).

Next, FIGS. 7 to 9 show means for detecting passage of a proper coin. When passing the coin,
The projecting ends 16 and 17 of the first projecting member 15 are pushed by the coin C to rotate about the vertical axis 61. At this time, the first projecting member 1
Since the rear end portion 66 of 5 crosses the optical path between the light emitting portion 64 and the light receiving portion 65 of the transmissive photosensor 63 (FIG. 2) which is the first detector (FIG. 9), the transmissive photosensor 63 is Output the detection signal. This detection signal is sent to, for example, the control device (not shown) of the slot machine 1 of FIG. 12, and it is detected that the coin has passed through the coin passage 14.

When a coin jam occurs in the coin passage 14 or an illegal operation is performed, the first protrusion member 1
Since the time for which the protruding ends 16 and 17 of No. 5 are pushed becomes long and the time from the rise of the detection signal to the fall becomes longer than a predetermined time, the control device detects an abnormality.

If the proper coin is a non-magnetic material,
When a magnetic coin, which is an incorrect coin, is inserted,
As shown in, the magnetic coin is captured by the magnet 19 arranged near the projecting ends 16 and 17 of the passage surface 20, and the projecting ends 16 and 17 are retracted from the passage surface 20. As a result, the length of the detection signal changes in the same manner as above, and such an improper coin is detected.

Further, on the surface 30 side of the substrate 11 (FIG. 2),
The following coin accepting mechanism 40 is provided.

In FIG. 2, the coin acceptance mechanism 40 is a cylindrical solenoid 41 provided on the surface 30 of the substrate 11 opposite to the passage surface 20, and a solenoid 41 that is attracted by the excitation of the solenoid 41 and integrated with the substrate 11. Support member 4 formed on
The rotation member 43 is rotated about the fulcrum 2, and when the rotation member 43 is sucked, the one end 52 is pushed by the one end 44 to be attached to the bearings 58 and 59 formed integrally with the substrate 11. When the movable guide plate 51 which is rotated around the shaft 55 that is rotated and the protrusion 53 (FIG. 1) is retracted from the passage surface 20 and the rotating member 43 is attracted by the solenoid 41, The protrusion 72 (FIG. 1), which has been pushed so as to project to the passage surface 20 by contact with the other end 45 of the moving member 43, has a bearing 78 formed integrally with the substrate 11 due to the weight of the other end 73. , The second projecting member 7 that can be swung around the shaft 74 supported by the shaft 79 and retract from the passage surface 20.
It consists of 1.

The movable guide plate 51 can change the interval of the guide groove 80 between the coin accepting state (FIG. 10) and the coin accepting state (FIG. 11) by the control device.

The reason why the coin unacceptable state is provided is that when the game preparation of the slot machine or the like is not completed, or when the game machine side is not in operation, the inserted coin is returned without being sent to the inside of the game machine. This is because

FIG. 10 shows a state in which the coin accepting mechanism 40 can accept coins. At this time, the solenoid 41 is excited. The rotating member 43 is the solenoid 41.
The second end 45 of the rotating member 43 does not press the second protruding member 71. Therefore, the second protrusion member 71
Is rotated about a shaft 74 attached to bearings 78 and 79 formed on the substrate 11 by the weight of the other end 73, and the projecting end 72 is recessed from the passage surface 20.

Further, the distance between the passage surface 20 and the guide end 54 of the movable guide plate 51 is narrowed to the minimum distance through which a proper coin can pass (at this time, the guide groove 80 is formed), and the movable guide plate is formed. The protrusion 53 of 51 is also depressed from the passage surface 20.

In this state, when a proper coin is inserted as shown in FIG. 1, the proper coin passes through the inclined path 14b while pushing the projecting ends 16 and 17 of the first projecting member 15,
Move from the outlet 32 to an internal mechanism such as a game machine.

In this embodiment, two photosensors 26, 2 serving as a second detector are provided near the outlet 32 of the passage surface 20.
7 are arranged close to each other in the coin moving direction.
In this case, the first photo sensor 26 is at a position where the coin passes before the second photo sensor 27.

The reason why such a second detector is provided is to count as an appropriate number of coins passing through the coin sorter 10, and for some reason (including a coin jam or an illegal operation), the coin behaves abnormally. This is because the abnormal operation is detected. For example, when the following predetermined conditions are satisfied, an abnormal signal is output to a control device such as a gaming machine.

1. Before the sensor 26 turns on, the sensor 27
When is turned on.

2. After the sensor 26 turns on, the sensor 27
Is not turned on even after the specified time (for example, 200 msec) has elapsed.

3. After the sensor 26 turns on, the sensor 27
Is not turned off even after the specified time (for example, 200 msec) has elapsed.

4. After the sensor 26 turns off, the sensor 27
Is not turned off even after the specified time (for example, 200 msec) has elapsed.

When a coin having a smaller diameter than the proper coin is inserted in the state where the coin can be received, the upper end of the small-diameter coin is not caught in the guide groove 80 (FIGS. 10 and 11), so that the coin has a diagonal arc shape. First shape cut into
It abuts on the projecting ends 16 and 17 of the projecting member 15, is urged in the discharging direction (the front side in FIG. 1, and the same applies hereinafter) and is discharged.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, when the coin receiving mechanism 40 is in the coin unacceptable state, the protrusion 53 of the movable guide plate 51 protruding into the coin passage 14 and the protruding end 72 of the second protruding member 71 cause All the inserted coins are discharged to the left side of FIG. 11, and return to the coin return port 4 of the slot machine 1 of FIG. 12, for example. Movable guide plate 51
The protrusion 53 is provided so as to vertically project from the passage surface 20 in order not to allow the coin to pass to the outlet 32 side. The projecting end 72 of the second projecting member 71 has an inclined surface 72a that is obliquely cut into an arc shape like the projecting ends 16 and 17 in order to urge the coin in the discharging direction.

The operation of the above embodiment is as follows. First, as shown in FIG.
Enter through the road and reach the exit 32 through the ramp 33.

In the coin accepting state described above, the movable guide plate 51 forms a guide groove 80 between the guide end 54 and the passage surface 20, as shown in FIG.
The projecting end 72 and the projecting portion 53 of the movable guide plate 51 are in a state of being sunk from the passage surface 20. Of the coins entered from the inlet 31, the coin having an outer diameter smaller than that of a proper coin is urged by the spring 62 and protrudes from the passage surface 20.
By the projecting ends 16 and 17 of the projecting member 15, the coin passage 1
Emitted from 4.

When a coin having an appropriate outer diameter comes in, the end of the coin is restrained by the guide groove 80.
The projecting ends 16 and 17 of the projecting member 15 are sunk from the passage surface 20 by the coin C as shown in FIG.
The rear end 66 of 5 cuts the optical axis of the photosensor 63 which is the first detector. Therefore, the detection signal is output to the controller (not shown) of the slot machine of FIG. 12 to detect that the coin has passed.

The movable guide plate 51 is variably driven between a coin acceptable state (FIG. 10) and a coin unacceptable state (FIG. 11). In the coin acceptable state, the guide groove 80 is formed as described above. The projecting end 72 of the second projecting member and the other end 53 of the movable guide plate 51 are respectively recessed from the passage surface 20. In this state, the proper coin can move to the exit 32 of the coin passage 14.

When the movable guide plate 51 is in the coin unacceptable state (FIG. 11), the movable guide plate 51 does not guide the coin with a larger gap than that in the case of FIG. We are promoting discharge. Further, the protruding end 72 of the second protruding member 71 and the protruding portion 53 of the movable guide plate 51.
Since and are in a state of protruding from the passage surface 20, the coin can be reliably discharged.

The proper coin inserted in the coin accepting state passes through the coin passage 14 as described above, and exits through the exit 32.
To move inside the slot machine. At this time, the passage of the coin is detected by the two photo sensors 26 and 27 provided on the passage surface 20 as the second detector. When this detection signal is input to the control device (not shown) of the slot machine, if the above-mentioned operation abnormality is not detected, the proper number of coins passing through the coin sorting device 10 is reliably detected.

Each of the projecting ends 16, 17, 72 of the first projecting member 15 and the second projecting member 71 has an arcuate slope 1 inclined in the coin moving direction in order to easily discharge an improper coin.
6a, 17a, and 72a are formed, and together with the biasing force of the first projecting member 15 and the second projecting member 71, the ejection of coins is promoted.

The pressing plate 12 is normally pressed against the substrate 11 by the spring 24. When the coin return button 3 (FIG. 12) is pressed with a finger in the case of a coin jam, the turning member 81 rotates about the horizontal shaft 82, and one end of the turning member 81 pushes up the push plate 12. Move. Therefore, the push plate 12 rotates about the shaft 22 and the passage surface 2 of the substrate 11
Since the distance from 0 (the distance in the coin thickness direction) is wide, the jammed coin is discharged in the discharging direction (right side in FIG. 5).

When a non-magnetic material is used as the proper coin, a magnet 19 is provided on the passage surface 20 near the first protruding member 15.
By installing a coin with an improper magnetic material,
It is captured by the magnetic force of 9. Thereby, the first protrusion member 15
Since the time of the detection signal from the photo sensor 63 due to changes, the improper coin can be detected.

[0064]

As described above, according to the present invention, the coin passage is formed so that it can pass by the weight of the coin, and the operation time can be shortened without slowing down the passing speed of the coin as in the conventional case. Therefore, it is possible to prevent swallowing coins. In addition, since the coin passage is formed by the substrate, the push plate, and the guide member, and coins are selected by mechanical means such as the movable guide plate and the first protrusion member, it is possible to electrically separate the conventional magnetic sensor and the like. It can be manufactured at a lower cost than that using the means.

When the second projecting member is additionally provided, proper coins can be reliably counted, and coins that have not been ejected due to a problem with the first projecting member can be surely ejected.

Furthermore, if a first detector is provided for detecting the movement of the tip of the first protrusion member when it comes in and out of the coin passage, an abnormal state can be detected from the change in the detection signal output from this detector. You can As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal game by inserting a plate-shaped tool called a cell into the coin passage.

Furthermore, when a plurality of detectors are sequentially arranged near the exit of the coin passage as the second detector, an abnormal operation can be detected by the on / off sequence of each detector and the time change. It is possible to prevent fraudulent activities using hanging coins.

When a non-magnetic material is used as the proper coin, by arranging a magnet in the coin passage near the first detector, does the magnetic material of the improper coin stop due to being attracted by the magnet? Alternatively, since the moving speed of the coin changes, the incorrect coin can be detected by the change of the output signal from the first detector.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where a push plate is separated from a substrate in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a push plate according to the embodiment.

5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV of FIG. 1 showing an opening / closing mechanism of a push plate.

FIG. 6 is a top view of a detection unit including a first protrusion member.

7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 2, showing a state of the first protruding member when the coin has not passed.

8 is a sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 2, where the coin is the first
The figure which shows operation | movement of the intermediate state of FIG. 7 and FIG. 9 which contact | abutted to the protrusion member.

9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 2, showing an operation of the first protrusion member when a coin passes through.

10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 2, showing a coin accepting state of the coin accepting mechanism.

11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 2, showing a state where the coin acceptance mechanism cannot accept coins.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine using the coin sorting device of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Slot machine, 2 ... Coin insertion slot, 3 ... Coin return button, 4 ... Coin return slot, 10 ... Coin sorter,
11 ... Substrate, 12 ... Push plate, 13 ... Guide member, 14 ... Coin passage, 14a ... Vertical path, 14b ... Inclined path, 15 ... First projection member, 16 ... Projection end, 16a ... Arc slope, 1
Reference numeral 7 ... Projecting end, 17a ... Arc-shaped slope, 19 ... Magnet, 20
... passage surface, 24 ... spring, 26 ... photo sensor, 27 ... photo sensor, 28 ... bearing, 29 ... bearing, 31 ... inlet, 3
2 ... Exit, 40 ... Coin acceptance mechanism, 41 ... Solenoid,
43 ... Rotating member, 44 ... One end, 45 ... One end, 51 ... Movable guide plate, 53 ... Projection part, 54 ... Guide end, 55 ... Shaft,
58 ... Bearing, 59 ... Bearing, 61 ... Vertical axis, 62 ... Spring, 6
3 ... Transmissive photosensor, 64 ... Light emitting part, 65 ... Light receiving part, 66 ... Rear end part, 67, 68 ... Bearing, 71 ... Second projection member, 72 ... Projection end, 72a ... Arc-shaped slope, 73 ... One end, 74 ... Shaft, 78 ... Bearing, 79 ... Bearing, 80 ... Guide groove, 81 ... Rotating or swiveling member, 82 ... Horizontal axis, 85 ...
Bearing, 86 ... Bearing.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A coin sorter for a game machine or the like that sorts out the proper coins from the inserted coins and discharges the improper coins, a substrate, a push plate attached to one surface of the substrate, A coin passage formed so that a proper coin can pass by its own weight by a guide member installed on the surface of the substrate on which the pressing plate is attached, and at least a tip portion is provided so as to be retractable from the coin passage, A first projecting member that is normally urged to project its tip, and a movable guide that is movable with respect to the coin passage and that is capable of changing the gap in the thickness direction of coins passing through the coin passage. A coin sorting device comprising a plate. 2. The coin sorting device according to claim 1, wherein
At least the tip end portion is provided so as to be retractable from the coin passage in conjunction with the movable guide plate, and when the tip end portion does not protrude from the coin passage, a proper coin is allowed to pass through, and the tip end portion protrudes from the coin passage. A coin sorter including a second protrusion member that discharges all coins in the middle of the coin passage when the coin is ejected. 3. The coin sorting device according to claim 2, wherein
A coin sorter in which an arcuate slope inclined in the coin moving direction is formed at the tip of each of the first protrusion member and the second protrusion member. 4. The coin sorting device according to claim 1,
A coin sorter including a first detector that detects a movement of a tip portion of the first protrusion member when the tip portion protrudes from the coin passage and outputs a detection signal. 5. The coin sorting device according to claim 4,
A coin sorting device in which a plurality of detectors are arranged as a second detector in the coin moving direction near the exit of the coin passage. 6. The coin sorter according to claim 1,
The coin sorter is attached so that the push plate is movable in the thickness direction of the coin passing through the coin passage, and is normally attached so as to keep a constant gap in the coin thickness direction of the coin passage. 7. The coin sorting device according to claim 1, wherein
A coin sorting device in which a magnet is arranged near the first protruding member.