JPS5929252Y2 - money counting device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a money counting device used in a vending machine, in which a set price number can be easily changed.

With conventional money counting devices in vending machines, the selling price and number of pieces are determined at the manufacturing stage, so it is not possible to change the set price number with a single money counting device, and once inside the vending machine. It was not easy to change the set price number when it was installed in

Also, one type of selling price (hereinafter referred to as single price)
, a single-price or multiple-price money counting device is required for vending machines with multiple types of selling prices (hereinafter referred to as multi-price), and different money counting devices are required depending on the number of set prices. It is economically uneconomical to construct such a system.

In view of such drawbacks, the present invention provides a money counting device in which the set price number can be easily changed in one money counting device by making the two parts of the money counting device easily replaceable in the form of an adapter. It is an object.

The object of the present invention is to provide a money sorting device for sorting input coins, a money detecting device for detecting the coins sorted by the coin sorting device, a storage tube for storing coins that have passed through the coin detecting device, and a money detecting device for detecting the coins sorted by the coin sorting device. A coin dispensing device having a drive device for dispensing coins stored in the storage cylinder is connected to a coin return device for refusing to accept the coins inserted, and a vending machine for transmitting a sales signal. is connected to the money detection device, the money dispensing device, the money return device, and the coupler via a coupler, and detects the input amount based on the detection signal from the money detection device. The money counting circuit that stores the count and the product sales price are set.Product Sales 2
This is achieved by including a price setting circuit and a control circuit that sends a sales signal and controls the money dispensing device and the money returning device.

Next, the present invention will be explained in detail based on the embodiment shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a money counting device according to the present invention.

In the figure, explanation will be given using 100 yen coins, 50 yen coins, and 10 yen coins that are currently used in vending machines as examples of coins that should be used. It can also be applied to 5 yen coins, 1 yen coins) and banknotes.

As shown in the figure, the coin counting device according to the present invention includes a coin sorting device 1 for sorting input coins, and a coin detecting device 21 for detecting each sorted coin by passing the coins sorted by the coin sorting device 1. Chute 2 having 22.23;
Storage tube 3L for storing low denomination coins (10 yen coins and 50 yen coins in the figure) and returning them or dispensing them as change.
32 and a coin dispensing device 3 having a coin temporary storage device depending on the case, a control circuit 4 having a coin counting circuit 41, a product sales price setting circuit 42, a control circuit power source 43, and sending a sales signal to the vending machine. There is also a coin return device 6 that prevents coins from being accepted in the event that the amount of money inserted exceeds the selling price of the product. There is.

First, the input coins are sorted by each denomination in the coin sorting device 1 and sent to the chute 2. 10 yen coins and 100 yen coins are respectively detected by the detection device and then sent to the coin dispensing device 3. Coins (IO yen coins, 50 yen coins) are stored in the storage tube 31°32, and high-value coins (100 yen coins)
Yen coins) may be stored directly in the cash box (not shown) of the vending machine, or some L. coins may be temporarily held by providing a coin temporary holding device.

The detection signals from the money detection devices 21, 22, and 23 are sent to the money counting circuit 41 in the control circuit 4, and the total amount of money inserted is counted and stored.

The memory of this money counting circuit 41 is compared with the product sales price set in a product sales price setting circuit 42 similarly provided in the control circuit 4, and if it is possible to sell the product, the control circuit 4 sends the product through the coupler 5. sends a sales signal to the vending machine.

Furthermore, the control circuit 4 sends a signal to the coin return device 6 which returns the input coins without accepting them during the sales operation if the total amount of input money exceeds the maximum product selling price. In response to this signal, it acts on, for example, an electromagnet provided at the coin slot in the money sorting device 1 to prevent the deposited coins from being inserted into the slot.

The money counting device according to the present invention has the above configuration. In such a configuration, it is the control circuit 4 that is related to the set price of the product, and the other components are related to the set price of the product. It is the same thing regardless of the number.

Therefore, by making the control circuit 4 easily replaceable, it becomes possible to use one currency counting device in vending machines ranging from single price to multiple price by simply replacing the control circuit 4.

A method of making the control circuit 4 replaceable is to make the control circuit 4 into one structure, for example by assembling it on a single printed board, and to replace the control circuit 4 with other parts in the money counting device. There is a method of using a coupler as an input/output terminal to form an adapter type unit so that it can be easily connected to a device.

The present invention uses this method to unitize the control circuit 4 so that it can be easily replaced. Specifically, the configuration shown in FIG. 1 is converted into an adapter format as shown in FIG. 2. be considered.

That is, FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram when the control circuit 4 is made replaceable in the form of an adapter.
5t 6j 41142t 43 indicates the same thing as in FIG.

According to FIG. 2, the signal circuit of the coin detection device in the shoe 1-2 is connected to the coupler 24, the solenoid 1 drive circuit for dispensing coins in the coin dispensing device is connected to the coupler 33, and the The circuit of the device 5 is connected to the coupler 51, the circuit of the coin return device is connected to the coupler 61, and each coupler 24
Connectors 424, 433, 451, and 461 are provided in the control circuit 4 for connection to the 33.5L61.

Connector 424°433.45 provided in the control circuit 4
1.461 is connected to the money counting circuit 41, the product sales price setting circuit 42, and the control circuit power supply 43 through predetermined wiring.

By doing this, if you want to change the set price number, you can simply replace the control circuit unit with the desired set price number using the respective couplers, and the predetermined set price number can be obtained. Not only does it save you the trouble of having to repeatedly replace the chute 2, coin dispensing device 3, coupler 5, and coin return device 6, but it also eliminates the need to replace the chute 2, coin dispensing device 3, coupler 5, and coin return device 6. The present invention is much more economical than conventional devices because it is possible to construct a money counting device and configure the control circuit 4 in accordance with the number of set prices.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the control circuit 4 has a money counting circuit 41 and a product sales price setting circuit 42, but the money counting circuit 41 is provided outside the control circuit 4 and is not replaced. However, in that case, there are drawbacks such as the performance for comparing the total input amount and the product selling price is degraded, and the range of selling prices is limited by the sum accumulation ability of the money counting circuit 41. There is no problem in terms of cost even if the money counting circuit 41 is provided in the control circuit 4 by integrating the control circuit 4 with an IC, and it is more convenient to improve the performance.

When using banknotes, this can be easily carried out by detecting the amount of the banknote using a banknote discrimination device as the banknote sorting device 1 and the chute 2 and sending a detection signal to the control circuit 4 in the same manner as in the case of coins. Be able to do that.

Incidentally, the chute 2, the money dispensing device 3, the coupler 5, and the coupler of the money return device 6 may be combined together.

Further, when a coin temporary storage device is provided, a return switch may be provided and the return switch and the control circuit 4 may be similarly connected using a coupler.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of the device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows a connection diagram of the control circuit. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Money sorting device, 2... Chute, 3... Money dispensing device, 4... Control circuit, 5, 24, 424° 33.433, 61, 461, 51, 451... Connector , 6... Money return device, 41... Money counting circuit, 4
2... Product sales price setting circuit.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] a coin sorting device that sorts input coins; a coin detection device that detects the coins sorted by the coin sorting device; a storage tube that stores the coins that have passed through the coin detection device; and a coin that is stored in the storage tube ( - a coin dispensing device having a drive device for dispensing coins; a coin return device for refusing to accept input coins; and a coupler connected to a vending machine for transmitting a sales signal; A money counting circuit that is connected to the money detection device, the money dispensing device, the money return device, and the coupler via a coupler, and counts and stores an input amount based on a detection signal from the money detection device, and a product sales device. A money counting device comprising: a product sales price setting circuit for setting a price; and a control circuit for sending a sales signal and controlling the money dispensing device and the money returning device.