JPS60222993A - Vending machine with function of automatically returning test coin or paper money - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION "Field of Industrial Application" The present invention relates to a vending machine that sells goods by inserting money or banknotes into the machine.

``Conventional technology'' An example of a conventional coin-inserting vending machine will be explained with reference to FIG. f & separate device 2
The suitability of the coins is determined by the following, and those that qualify are finally stored in the coin storage safe 3.

Those determined to be unsuitable are returned to the customer service tray 4.

The configuration for storing the coins thus inserted into the storage safe 3 or returning them to the customer service tray 4 will be described with reference to FIG. 2. If the coin is eligible, the support plate 6t solenoid that receives the coin B in the temporary storage pipe part 5 in the coin verification device moves it in the direction of arrow P, and the coin B is placed in the storage safe as shown by arrow Q. let it fall. If the currency is determined to be ineligible, the currency is moved to the temporary storage pipe portion 5t5a by a solenoid and dropped onto the customer service tray 4 as shown by arrow R.

By the way, in traditional vending machines like the one mentioned above.

During maintenance service, one machine is put in a discontinued state and the machine is operated by inserting coins into the input slot 1 for a function confirmation test, but the test coins are ultimately passed through the coin validation device and the discrimination device 2. It is stored in a storage safe 3 inside the machine.

As mentioned above, during maintenance service, it is necessary to temporarily borrow test coins from reserves or sales proceeds in the coin storage safe.Furthermore, if coins unrelated to the vending machine are used, This causes a discrepancy between cash and sales, and also causes inconvenience in terms of cash management.

1. Problems to be Solved by the Invention In the conventional technology, during maintenance service, test coins are stored in a machine by a validation device and a discrimination device, and test banknotes are also stored in a machine by a discrimination device. The disadvantage is that it is stored inside. The present invention is.

Test coins are returned to the customer service tray or return tray in the machine, and test bills are returned to the insertion slot.

This is to prevent it from being included in sales proceeds.

A means to solve one problem.” In addition to providing a maintenance service selector switch.

An in-machine return tray is provided, and by operating the maintenance service changeover switch mentioned above, the inserted test coins are returned to the customer service surface tray or the machine's return tray, and the inserted test bills are returned to the insertion slot. do.

Embodiment FIG. 1 shows an example in which a maintenance service selector switch 7 and an in-machine return tray 8 are provided.

Function: The maintenance service selector switch 7 is provided with the following functions, and the maintenance service selector switch 7 is operated during maintenance service.

(1) Stop sales records, etc. This prevents data abnormalities from occurring due to maintenance services.

(2) As shown in FIG. 2, move the temporary storage pipe section 5 of the coin verification device to the position 5a. Alternatively, move the temporary storage pipe section to the position of the chute to the return tray 8 in the machine.

As a result, the inserted test coins are returned to the customer service tray 4 or the in-machine return tray 8 each time the machine is sold.

(3) As shown in FIG. 3, in the nine-bill bill validating device 9, the test bill held in the one-bill temporary storage section 10 is returned to the insertion slot.

(4) Switch the change chute to the money storage side.

When performing a change confirmation test, the count of coins taken out from the change feeder is displayed on a number display, and the display is cleared by the next coin insertion. By doing this, 1
To check the function of a change device without taking out the coins inside the machine.

(5) If maintenance service is to be performed while coins or banknotes inserted by the customer are stored in the machine, the coins or banknotes inserted by the customer are stored in the machine when the maintenance service selector switch is operated.

``Effects of the invention: With conventional vending machines, when test coins or banknotes are used in two machines or from other departments during maintenance service, if the total input money is not managed correctly, errors may occur between sales records and cash.'' However, according to the present invention, with a single switch operation, test coins or banknotes are completely prevented from being mixed with cash in the storage safe, and maintenance services can be performed without changing sales records. . Furthermore, since the change chute is switched to the money storage side, it is possible to test the function of the change device without taking out the money. Therefore, there will be no mistakes in the relationship between sales records and cash in the storage safe, and cash management will be performed reliably.
This has the extremely good effect of speeding up service response.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Each drawing shows an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 1 is a side explanatory view showing the configuration of a vending machine that inserts money, Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional side view showing the configuration of the main parts of the temporary storage section, and Fig. 3 shows the banknote validating device and the temporary storage section. FIG. 4: Customer service tray, 5: Coin temporary storage section. 7: Maintenance service selection switch. 8: In-flight return tray, 10: Bill temporary storage section.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A vending machine that is activated by inserting coins or banknotes, is provided with a maintenance service selection switch (7) and an in-machine return tray (8), and the maintenance service selection switch is provided with a return tray (8). By operating (7), stop sales recording. Switch the change chute to the money storage side, move the money temporary storage section (5), and return the test coins to the customer service surface tray (4) or the above-mentioned in-flight return tray (8). A vending machine with an automatic test money or banknote return function, characterized in that test banknotes held in a banknote temporary storage section (10) are returned to an insertion slot.