JPS621090A - Cassette case withdrawing mechanism coin paying/dispensing machine or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

Detailed Description of the Invention "Field of Industrial Application" The present invention provides a coin depositing and dispensing machine that is equipped with both deposit processing and withdrawal processing functions and that shares some of these functions. In particular, in the case that unsuitable coins are mixed in with the deposited coins, the system is equipped with a deposit processing function such as returning the coins to the transaction opening, and also has a cassette storage tube for storing the withdrawn coins. This is related to the ejection mechanism of the cassette case in the coin dispenser machine, etc.

``Prior art'' A coin depositing and dispensing machine that is equipped with a deposit processing function and a withdrawal processing function is a system in which a device dedicated to deposit processing, such as a coin counting machine, and a device dedicated to withdrawal processing, such as a coin dispensing machine, are installed side by side. Since the installation space for the entire device can be reduced compared to the case where the device is installed, its popularity is gradually increasing, and various types of devices have been developed.

In addition, from the perspective of processing deposited coins, such coin depositing and dispensing machines are of a circulation type that diverts deposited coins as coins for withdrawal, and of the type that deposited coins are stored in a storage safe exclusively for depositing coins. They can be roughly divided into seven types: non-circulating coins that are stored in the coins and not used as withdrawal coins. The circulating type has the advantage of reducing the amount of money that must be prepared in advance in the coin depositing and dispensing machine for transactions, but on the other hand, the deposited coins are reused as coins for withdrawal. Therefore, the structure tends to become complicated due to the necessity of a sorting device and the like. In addition, although the non-circulating type has a relatively simple structure, it is necessary to fill the stacking cylinder with coins for withdrawal in advance according to denomination.

By the way, coin depositing and dispensing machines distinguish the denomination, amount, etc. of the deposited coins during the deposit process, accept the appropriate coins, and accept unsuitable coins such as fake coins or abnormally damaged coins. The coins are transported to the transaction opening and returned, but if an accident such as a coin jamming occurs during the processing of deposited coins, the door of the main unit should be opened and the coins transported back. It is necessary to expose the road section and check for abnormalities. In addition, if there is a shortage of coins for withdrawal in the stacking tube, it will be necessary to remove the stacking tube and replenish the coins as appropriate. It is necessary to expose the stacking cylinder.

``Problem to be Solved by the Invention J'' Therefore, it is necessary to provide a door in the vicinity of each mechanism constituting the transport path for processing the deposited coins and the stacking tube. In order to reduce the installation space of the entire machine, it is effective to install stacking tubes side by side in the width direction of the transfer path for deposit processing, but in this case, it is recommended to install doors on both sides of the main body. It is a condition.

Therefore, if the installation conditions require a door on only one side, it will be necessary to separate the passage mechanism for processing deposited coins and the stacking cylinder into the left and right sides, making the overall device more compact. Problems arise, such as that it is difficult to improve the flexibility of coin depositing and dispensing machine models without impairing the quality of coin depositing and dispensing machines.

This invention has been made in view of the circumstances of the Wf article, and it aims to improve the ease of attachment and detachment of a collecting cylinder that stores coins for withdrawal, and to facilitate the smooth replenishment of coins. The purpose is to make the entire device more compact.

"Means for Solving the Problems" In order to achieve such an object, the present invention provides a dispensing transport device that transports coins released from a stacking tube into a transport path to a transaction opening, and In a coin depositing and dispensing machine that is equipped with a deposit processing path mechanism that releases unsuitable coins that are being deposited into a part of the transport path of the transport device and returns them to the transaction port, the deposit processing path mechanism has a surface marking. One side of the accumulating tube is rotatably attached to the frame of the main body at a front position of the accumulating tube in such a manner that the front surface of the accumulating tube can be opened, and the accumulating tube is stored in the main body with a plurality of them loaded in a cassette case. At the same time, the cassette case is inserted into the cassette case supporting part, which is supported so that it can be pulled out in the upward direction, and the coin is fed out at the bottom. It is configured to include a connection part with the device.

``Operation J'' When the cassette case is loaded with a stacking tube, and the cassette case is inserted into the cassette case support part and attached to the main body, the stacking tube loaded in the cassette case will be The lower part of the coin can be connected to the coin dispensing device, and by operating the coin dispensing device, coins are ejected into the conveyance path of the dispensing conveyance device, and the coins are conveyed to the transaction opening. Then, the coin deposit process uses the @ function of the main unit to determine the denomination, amount, etc. of the deposited coin, accept the appropriate coin, and accept, for example, fake coins or abnormally damaged coins. Unsuitable coins, such as coins that are accepted, are discharged into the conveyance path of the withdrawal conveyance device by the deposit processing passage mechanism, and are conveyed to the transaction opening by the conveyance path and returned.

In addition, in the event of an accident such as a coin getting jammed, the deposit processing passage mechanism is opened forward and the m1 surface of the stacking tube is opened, so that the stacking tube is exposed to the front and can be inspected. With the cassette case support section tilted horizontally, the cassette case can be pulled out upwards, and each stacking tube can be taken out from the main body along with the cassette case to be transported all at once. , coins are replenished, etc.

Next, the accumulating cylinder is loaded into the cassette case I, the cassette case is inserted into the cassette case support portion, and the cassette case is attached to the main body, thereby returning to a state in which it can be connected to the coin dispensing device.

[Embodiment] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a cassette case ejecting mechanism in a coin depositing and dispensing machine of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the coin depositing and dispensing machine with the coin passage open, and FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the coin depositing and dispensing machine with the coin passage closed. The overall structure of the coin depositing and dispensing machine 1 will be briefly explained with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. 2 is a depositing passage, and 3 is a coin feeding device that supplies coins one by one to the depositing passage 2 using a rotating disk 3a. , 4 is a storage safe for storing deposited coins, and 5 is a coin storage cylinder 5A for storing coins for withdrawal in a stacked state for each denomination.
A cassette case 6, which will be described later, is used to load 5F, and 6 is a transfer device for dispensing money. Upon receiving a deposit command, the shutter 7a of the transaction lower slides horizontally (in the figure, perpendicular to the plane of the paper) and opens. When coins are put into the tray 8 from the transaction lower, the coins are once received by the coin supply device 3 located below the tray 8, and sent one by one from the coin supply device 3 to the deposit passage 2. The denominations are determined and counted by sensors 9 and 10.

The sensors 9 and 10 are combined with an arithmetic processing device (not shown) and constitute an amount calculation device (not shown) that calculates the amount of coins that have passed through the deposit passage 2.

Then, coins that are determined to be "false" by the denomination are sent to the deposit passage 2 or ejected downward to the deposit passage 12 by the eject gate II, and coins that are determined to be "true" by the denomination are deposited into the deposit passage 2. It is designed to be dropped from the lower end of the passage 2 into the temporary storage part I3. The coins discharged to the reject passage 12 are transferred to the dispensing conveyance device 6.
The coins sent to the temporary storage section 13 are checked for amount (number of coins), and if approved, the coins are sent to the storage safe 4 by the mechanism 14. If the payment is not approved, the amount is sent to the reject path 12 by the mechanism 14, and transferred to the withdrawal transfer device 6.
The receiver is returned to the tray 8 via the holder.

Further, upon receiving a withdrawal command, a predetermined amount of coins are discharged onto the bank record withdrawal conveyance device 6 according to the command, and the coins of a predetermined amount are sequentially sent to a tray 8 by the withdrawal conveyance device 6.

In this case, in the vicinity of the transaction lower, a receiver detects the presence of coins on the tray 8 and outputs a predetermined signal when the coins remain even after a predetermined time has passed after the withdrawal process. A device (not shown) is provided, and when a predetermined signal is output from the residual coin detection device, the same as in the deposit processing,
The coins on the tray 8 are returned to the coin supply device 3, and then 1
The coins are sent one by one through the deposit passage 2 to the temporary storage section 131.

Further, in this coin depositing and dispensing machine 1, the reject passage I
The coin storage section 15 has an opening 15a facing the reject passage 12 at the tip of the coin storage section 2 (lower left end in FIG. The coins sent to the reject passage 12 are transferred to the coin storage section 15 and the dispensing conveyance device R6.
When a predetermined signal is output from the residual coin detection device, the mechanism 14 connects the temporary storage section 13 to the reject passage 12 and rejects the remaining coins. , said reject gate 1
6 is opened as shown by the chain line in FIG.

Therefore, if the coin is not removed from the tray 8 even after a predetermined period of time has passed after the withdrawal process, the coin is treated as a residual coin and the tray is transferred from the tray 8 to the coin supply device 3, the deposit passage 2, and the temporary storage section. 13 and returned to Reject Message 11512,
The coins are stored in a coin storage section I5 opened at the lower end of the reject passage 12.

When all the remaining coins have been stored, the reject gate 16 returns to the state shown by the solid line in FIG. 2 and closes the opening 15a.
Close.

The conveyance device 6 for dispensing money is automatically driven by a dispensing command etc., and the endless belt is conveyed by the roller 20a.
A portion of the main conveyor belt 21 that is supported by ~2Or etc. and has a horizontal conveyor section 21a that runs below the coin accumulation tubes 5A to 5F and a vertical conveyor section 21b that extends above the horizontal conveyor section 21a. Then, by supporting the endless belt with rollers 22a to 22e, etc., the vertical conveyance section 23a runs upward facing the vertical conveyance section 21b, and the receiver is moved toward the tray 8 almost horizontally from the vertical conveyance section 23a. The upper horizontal conveyance section 23b runs along the
a portion of the sub-conveyance belt 23 having a sub-conveyance belt 23; a vertical conveyance section disposed on both sides of the sub-conveyance belt 23 and running upward facing the vertical conveyance section 21b similarly to the sub-conveyance belt 23; and the vertical conveyance section. The receiver is provided with a pair of timing belts (overlapping the secondary conveyor belt 23 in FIGS. 1 and 2) having an upper horizontal conveyor section running toward the tray 8, and a pair of timing belts (overlapping the sub-conveyor belt 23 in FIGS. 1 and 2). When transporting coins, the timing belt and the sub-transport belt 23 pinch and transport the coins on the main transport belt 21. In addition, in FIGS. 1 and 2, the part indicated by the reference numeral 24 above the upper horizontal conveyance section 23b is the vertical conveyance section 21b.
The coins transported by 23a are transferred to horizontal transport section 23b.
It is a guide that guides you to the side, and also serves as a horizontal conveyance IK23b
A counting sensor is installed near the center to count the coins conveyed by the light beam.

The above-mentioned temporary storage section 13 and distribution portion are arranged in the mechanism I4 and the reject passage 12 side by side on the front side of the main body (that is, the side that can be opened by the door) so as to be in the downward position, and are integrated. This constitutes a passage mechanism 25 for deposit processing.

As shown in FIG. 2, this deposit processing passage mechanism 25 has bearings 26 and 27 fixed to the frame 1a of the main body, and a rotating shaft supported by the bearings 26 and 27 on the right end side. H128, and the passage mechanism 25 for deposit processing on the rotating shaft 28.
It is rotatably attached to the frame 1a by means of a connector 29 that connects it, and is detachably attached to the frame 1a at the other end or by a suitable locking means such as a pole catch. , by locking and releasing the locking means on the other end side, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2,
The cassette case can be turned horizontally by approximately 90 degrees to bring the cassette case into the exposed state shown in FIG.

Next, the coin feeding mechanism 30 will be explained based on FIGS. 3 and 6. This coin dispensing mechanism 30 is proposed in, for example, Utility Model Application No. 58-093200, and by operating a dispensing motor 31, a drive shaft 33 is rotated via a transmission belt 32.
When the push-out plate 36 is moved in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 6 by the pin 35 of the cam 34, the protrusion 36a of the push-out plate
protrudes inward from the bottom slits of each of the stacking cylinders 58 to 5F, and drops the vertically stacked coins for dispensing as indicated by the chain line C in FIG.
a, and the push-out plate 36 is the return spring 3
7, so that the push-out plate 36 comes into contact with the coin only when it is returned to its original position by the elastic force of step 7, and when the feed-out solenoid 38 provided for each denomination is activated.
The push-out plate 36 is always urged downward by a release spring 39 so as to be retracted.

The cassette case 5 and the cassette case support section (cassette case support device) 40 that supports the cassette case 5 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4 to 11.

The cassette case support device 40 is attached to the main body (frame 1a) so that the upper part thereof can be tilted upwardly, and the cassette case 5 is inserted into the cassette case support part Q40 so that it can be drawn upwards. It is something.

That is, the cassette case support device 40 is provided to set the cassette case 5 at a position directly above the coin feeding mechanism 30 provided inside the main body, as shown in FIGS. 1, 4, 6, etc. The space as a whole constitutes a rectangular cylindrical shape, and at the bottom there are a pair of left and right stoppers 41 that protrude inward from both left and right sides to set the insertion position of the cassette case 5, and a pair of left and right stoppers 41 on both left and right sides. A pair of left and right guide rollers 42 and 43 are provided which protrude outward from the cassette case 5 and are spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction.
A pair of pull-out levers 45 are provided on the outside of both left and right sides so as to be movable up and down about the center 45a, and integrally with the pull-out levers 45, each has a hook portion to open a cassette/case. A cassette case lock lever 46 for fixing the cassette case 5 and a fixing lock lever 47 for fixing it to the main body are provided. Each lever 45, 46, 47 is connected to a lock spring 4 as shown in FIG.
8, the hook portion is always urged in the locking direction in which it engages, and as shown in FIG. It is being

Further, a guiding mechanism 50 for the cassette case support device 40 is provided inside the main body, and the guiding mechanism 50 is configured to move the coins 4!
Left and right sides K1. directly above the extension a structure 30. : As shown in FIG. 8, the front and rear guide rollers 42
・A horizontal guide rail 51 for engaging and supporting 43;
It is composed of an inclined guide rail 52 in a raised state, a stopper 53 at the front end of the inclined guide rail 52, and a recess 54 directly below the stopper 53. moreover,
Lock pins 55 for engaging with the lock levers 47 for fixing the inscription are provided on both sides of the interior of the main body, and cassette positioning pins 56 are provided on the front side of the interior for coin accumulation, as shown in FIG. The structure is such that the number of cylinders 5A to 5F is equal to that of the cylinders 5A to 5F.

The cassette case 5 inserted into the cassette case support device 40 has a rectangular tube shape as a whole as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, and each coin accumulation tube 5A to 5F is loaded in parallel. , and a handle 57 is provided above the exterior.
is attached so that it is always tilted backward by the elastic force of a torsion spring 58, and lock pins 5 that are engaged with the cassette case lock lever 46 are provided on both left and right sides of the exterior.
9 is integrally provided, and an elongated hole 60 is formed at the lower part through the front and rear walls, and by inserting the cassette positioning pin 56, it is connected to the positioning hole 61 of the coin accumulating cylinders 58 to 5F. And is there a hole 62 for detecting the remaining amount of coins at the bottom of the positioning hole? The optical sensor, etc.
This allows the remaining amount of coins to be detected. Further, the front surface of the cassette case 5 is formed of a transparent plate such as acrylic, and the rear inner surface is provided with positioning pins 63 specified for each denomination of the coin accumulation tubes 58 to 5F, as shown in FIG. An opening/closing lid 64 is attached to the upper part of the cassette case 5 by a hinge 65 for shielding the coin accumulating tubes 58 to 5F, and the upper lid can be locked if necessary. Furthermore, cassette case 5
A slit 67 into which the push-out plate 36 of the coin edge drawing device 3 (1?) is inserted is formed at the bottom of the coin edge drawing device 3 (1?).

As described above, in the coin dispenser machine I, in addition to the normal depositing and dispensing operations, the receiver also handles the coins dispensed onto the tray 8 when they are not removed even after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. , automatic deposit passage 2 according to the output signal of the residual coin detection device;
Temporary storage part 13, distribution mechanism 14, reject passage 1
The coins are stored in the coin storage section I5 located at the lower end of the reject passage 12 after passing through the second grade.

Therefore, there is no need for an attendant to be constantly near the device to keep the remaining coins left behind by the customer.

In addition, in this type of machine, each time a transaction on -day is completed, the coin depositing and dispensing machine 1 is checked. Checks are carried out such as checking the balance of remaining deposited coins and withdrawal coins and comparing them with records of transaction amounts. The amount of remaining coins can be calculated and recorded using an existing amount calculation device equipped with a 9. Because it will be done,
The work of checking the transaction amount, etc. performed after the transaction is completed does not become complicated.

Furthermore, in the coin depositing and dispensing machine 1, when the deposit processing passage mechanism 25 is opened in a flat curve as shown in FIG. 1, the cassette case 5 located behind it is completely exposed. , this state? At this point, the cassette case 5 etc. can be pulled forward as shown by solid lines or chain lines in FIG. That is, push down the drawer lever 45 as shown by the arrow in FIG.
6 and fixing lock lever 47 into lock bins 55 and 59.
When the cassette case supporting part R40 and the cassette case 5 are further tilted forward, the guide roller 4
2 and 43 move to the left and upper left in FIG. 8, and the cassette case support device 40 is in a tilted state. At this time, the rear guide roller 43 comes into contact with the stopper 53 to stop the progression of the tilted state, and then fits into the recess 54 to stabilize the tilted state. Thereafter, the cassette case 5 can be taken out from the main body by raising the handle 57 on the top and pulling it out diagonally upward.

The removed cassette case 5 is placed in the coin accumulating tubes 58 to 5.
It is used for transportation with F stored in it.

Next, coin accumulation tubes 5A to 5F are filled with coins, etc.
is loaded into the cassette case 5 again, and the cassette case 5 is moved to the cassette case support device 4 in the reverse order of removal.
0 and attached to the main body.

Therefore, it is possible to arrange the stacking cylinders 58 to 5F and other devices in a high density behind the metal depositing passage mechanism 25, and even when a large-capacity collecting cylinder is installed, it is possible to easily attach and detach the collecting cylinder. Therefore, there is no need to leave extra empty space within the main body, and the coin depositing and dispensing machine as a whole can be made more compact.

Further, as in this embodiment, if the deposit processing passage mechanism 25 is arranged on the surface side of the main body, and the collection cylinders 58 to 5F are loaded into the cassette case 5 and taken out in a structure that allows them to be attached and detached at once, the main body can be removed. The maintenance of the deposit processing passage mechanism 25 and the attachment/detachment of the accumulation cylinders 5A to 5F can be easily performed from the front side of the apparatus, and the apparatus is extremely user-friendly.

In addition, in the cassette case support part (cassette case support part R) 40 described so far, the cassette case 5
When taking out the cassette case 5, the upper seat of the cassette case 5 is tilted upward and the lower part of the cassette case 5 is pulled forward to make it easier to take out the cassette case. It is possible to operate only one side, such as by tilting the upper part forward while supporting the upper part. Further, the present invention can be applied to either a circulation type or a non-circulation type coin depositing/dispensing machine.

"Effects of the Invention" As is clear from the above explanation, the cassette case ejecting mechanism in the coin depositing and dispensing machine of the present invention is such that the cassette case supporting portion is tiltable at least upwardly or forwardly with respect to the main body, and the cassette case is Since the cassette case inserted into the case support part can be easily taken out from the front, ■ By loading multiple coin accumulation tubes with the cassette case, it is possible to facilitate the exchange and transportation of coins. can.

■Since the upper part of the cassette case is pulled out, interference with the upper part of the cassette case is less likely to occur, and there are fewer restrictions on the size of the coin accumulation tube.

■Since the deposit processing passage mechanism is rotatably attached to the main body that supports it and can be opened and closed from the main body, the cassette case and its vicinity are exposed, making it easier to perform internal inspections, etc. can be improved.

②The surface marking ③ reduces the restrictions imposed by the upper structure of the coin accumulating cylinder, and it is possible to improve the flexibility of the model of the coin depositing and dispensing machine.

It has excellent effects such as:

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an embodiment of the cassette case ejecting mechanism in a coin depositing and dispensing machine etc. according to the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of the coin depositing and dispensing machine with the coin passage open, and FIG. A schematic configuration diagram of the coin depositing and dispensing machine with the coin passage closed, Figure 3 is a front view of the coin feeding mechanism, Figure 4 is a front view of the cassette case support device, and Figure 5 is a side view of the cassette case support device. , Figure 6 shows ■-■ in Figure 4.
7 is a view along the line ■-■ in FIG. 4, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the operation when pulling out the cassette case, FIG. 9 is a front view of the cassette case, and FIG. The figure is a rear view of the cassette case, and Figure 11 is XI in Figure 9.
- It is an arrow view along the XI line. ! ...Coin deposit/withdrawal machine, 2...Deposit passage, 5
...Cassette case, 58-5F ... Coin accumulation tube, 6 ... Transfer device for dispensing money, 7 ...
・Transaction port, 12...Reject passage, 13...
...Temporary storage section, 14...Distribution is mechanism, 25
...Payment processing passage mechanism, 26, 27...
... Bearing, 28 ... Rotating shaft, 29 ... Connector, 30 ... Ii! i feeding mechanism, 40...
...Cassette case support part (cassette case support device), 41...Stopper, 42, 43...Guide roller, 45...Drawer lever, 46...
...Cassette case lock lever 147...
・Fixing lock lever 150... Guidance mechanism, 5
I: Horizontal guide rail, 52: Inclined guide rail, 53: Stopper, 55: Lock bin, 59: Lock pin. Figure 1 Figure 8

Claims (1)

[Claims] A withdrawal conveyance device that conveys the coins discharged from the stacking tube to the conveyance path to the transaction opening, and a part of the conveyance path of the withdrawal conveyance device that discharges unsuitable coins among the deposited coins to the transaction opening. In a coin depositing and dispensing machine equipped with a passage mechanism for depositing and processing returns,
A deposit processing passage mechanism is rotatably attached to the front side of the accumulating tube in such a manner that one side thereof can be opened to the frame of the main body, and the accumulating tube has a plurality of deposit processing tubes attached to the cassette case. The cassette case is stored in the main body in a loaded state, and the cassette case is inserted into the cassette case support part, which supports the main body so that at least the upper part can be pulled out in the forward direction, and the lower part A mechanism for taking out a cassette case in a coin depositing and dispensing machine, etc., comprising a connecting part with a coin feeding device.