JPS6332678A - Coin counting/processing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

Detailed Description of the Invention: a. Industrial Application Field The present invention provides a coin counting processing machine for sorting and counting mixed coins of multiple denominations. The present invention relates to a process for setting the number of sheets to be counted so that sorting and counting can be performed at the same time.

b. Conventional technology Conventionally, in coin counting processing machines that sort and count mixed coins of multiple denominations, in addition to the normal sorting and counting functions related to coin processing, they also have a counterfeit coin removal function and this counterfeit coin removal function. It is equipped with a preset function that allows the number of sheets to be counted to be set in advance as necessary.

As for this preset function, various proposals have been made and adopted in the past, and among them, a typical example is the structure disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 154697/1983.

In the case of the above-mentioned conventional example, the coins are conveyed to the target sorting hole by a belt drive on a flat coin passage, and the coin discrimination sensor is arranged downstream of the coin discrimination sensor placed in the middle of the coin passage, and each sensor is independent of the other. A counterfeit coin removal mechanism includes a pair of coin blocking members that are formed to be able to swing freely, and a plate member that independently drives a counterfeit coin removal notch provided between the coin blocking members to open and close freely. This counterfeit coin removal mechanism is also used when setting the number of coins to be counted (so-called presetting).

In the above configuration, in the case of the preset operation, when the final coin reaching the set number is detected by the denomination authenticity discrimination section, the coin blocking member is projected onto the coin path based on the detection signal. The coins that follow after the last reached coin are stopped by the coin blocking member to prevent passage, and the accumulated coins are manually taken out to the outside, and the coins that have reached the preset value are taken out from the storage section. Then, the presetting operation can be continued again for the same denomination as the coin that has reached the preset value.

Problems to be Solved by the C0 Invention Conventional coin counting machines are configured as described above, so when sorting and counting is performed at a relatively low speed of conveyance, or when counting only one specific denomination, Although it can be applied when setting the number of coins, it is extremely difficult to put it into practical use when performing sorting and counting for the purpose of high-speed mass processing, or when presetting multiple denominations in the same sorting and counting process. It is something.

That is, when sorting and counting is performed at high speed in the configuration of the conventional example, the solenoid that drives the coin blocking member requires time to rise until it starts operating by energizing when the set number of coins has been reached. It can be applied to low to medium speed processing where the sorting and counting operation is relatively slow, but
In the case of high-speed processing, several coins are transferred to the coin discrimination sensor before the solenoid starts operating, and as a result, more coins than the set number are counted, causing erroneous counting. This resulted in a situation where the count had to be redone. On the other hand, in contrast to the method of blocking the passage of coins using the coin blocking member, it has also been proposed to close the discharge port in the coin supply section with an inlet shutter to prevent the conveyance of coins. Considering the application,
After the coin discrimination sensor detects a coin or counterfeit coin that corresponds to the set value, until the entrance shutter is activated, several coins following the coin in question will pass at the same time and will be present on the conveyance path. . Therefore, while it is now necessary to eliminate these coins, the coins that are lined up and conveyed next to the coin that reached the final value of the set value are also coins that correspond to the set value for the specific denomination. case,
Even if the set value is reached, subsequent coins after the coin equivalent to the set value will fall into the rejection hole and be rejected.
The rejected coin had to wait for presetting until it was detected again as a coin equivalent to the set value.

In addition, in this type of method for setting the number of coins to be counted that includes coins subject to exclusion, initial operations for the preset must be performed every time counting is completed using the preset, so for example, for the current six denominations, , 6 repeated operations are required for each denomination, and presets for each set number of coins are added to this, which requires a large amount of work time and is extremely complex. It had been.

The present invention eliminates the above problems, and when sorting and counting is performed by setting the number of coins to be counted in advance for an unspecified denomination, the set number of coins is reached first without specifying the denomination and specific order. It is possible to automatically set the preset of the same number of sheets for unspecified multiple denominations in the same sorting and counting operation by obtaining the number of sheets that have been counted (reaching the preset value) for one or more denominations from the beginning. The purpose of this invention is to provide a coin counting and processing machine that achieves the following.

d. Measures to solve the problem It is possible to discriminate and count coins of multiple denominations sent from the coin supply unit while transporting them, and to stop the coin transport when the number of coins counted reaches a set number. In the coin counting processing machine, the set number of coins is equal to the first set number and this first set number.
a second set number of sheets added to the set number of sheets, and a setting means for setting the second set number of sheets;
Coin blocking means for temporarily stopping coin feeding from the coin supply unit when the counted number reaches a second set number;
a means for counting the number of remaining coins including coins that have reached a second set number and subsequent coins upon activation of the coin blocking means; and a coin removal means for removing the remaining coins after the coin blocking means is activated; In order to be able to obtain the set value output for the number of coins for at least two or more denominations at the same time (
This is a complicated configuration.

00 Effect In the coin counting processing machine according to the present invention, the denomination counting signal output from the denomination/authenticity discrimination section during coin transportation is stored as data in the memory of the control section, and is synchronized with the timing signal from the removal timing detection sensor. This data is read out from the memory and input to the set value count comparison section and the denomination count comparison section, and the set value count comparison section calculates the value obtained by adding "1" to the set value (preset value) of the set value input section. At the same time, the denomination-specific count comparison section compares the denomination-specific count signal from a part of the denomination detection sensor with the above-mentioned data, and checks the respective output contents. It is possible to perform accurate coin counting processing by denomination. In addition, when an output corresponding to the value obtained by adding "1" to the preset value is obtained, the number of coins that need not be counted and should be eliminated is calculated, and such coins are definitely eliminated. , it is possible to perform highly accurate setting processing, and regardless of the type of denomination, denominations that reach the set value first can be displayed and retrieved.

f, °Embodiment Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the coin counting and processing machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Fig. 2 schematically shows a mechanism for transporting and counting coins. In the figure, what is indicated by the reference numeral 1 is a rotating disk 2 on which coins A of multiple denominations are placed, and a rotating disk 2 on which coins A of multiple denominations are placed. Disk 2
It is formed by a cylindrical peripheral wall 3 standing upright on the peripheral edge 2a of the rotary disk 2, and the coins are sent out by the centrifugal force caused by the rotation of the rotary disk 2 driven by the same motor together with the belt-driven coin conveying means described later. A coin passage 5 faces the side of a feeding groove 4 cut out in the lower part of the peripheral wall 3 and having a width approximately the thickness of one coin. Further, in the vicinity of the discharge port 1a of the coin supply section 1 on the outside of the feeding groove 4, an entrance shutter (hereinafter referred to as an entrance shutter) which also serves as a coin guide arm is formed to prevent passage of coins as necessary. An actuating arm 6a of the inlet shutter 6 is engaged with a solenoid 8. A take-in roller 7 is disposed in the coin passage 5 facing the discharge port 1a, and each coin sorting hole 10 (to be described later) is provided on the conveying surface 5a communicating with the front thereof.
A pair of endless conveyor belts (not shown) are stretched in parallel over A to 10F to compress and convey coins, thereby forming a sorting passage 5b for conveying sorting coins. Therefore, the conveying surface 5a constitutes a coin conveying means 5C.゛In this sorting passage 5b, sorting holes 10A to 10F are formed, each having a hole diameter according to the denomination type and having a different opening area.
The screening holes 10D and IOE are not shown.
A is an opening for sorting 1 yen coins, and in order as the coin diameter increases, 50 yen coins, 5 yen coins, and 100 yen coins are sorted.
It is compatible with yen coins, 10 yen coins, and 500 yen coins. Also, each of the aforementioned screening holes? Coin sensors 11 & to IF are located on the lower side of the conveying surface 5a having OA to 10F, and on the front side thereof, coin sensors 11 & to IF function as sensors for denomination discrimination in the denomination detection sensor part 11. are arranged, and each of them is provided in a corresponding relationship with each of the sorting holes 10A to 10F.

Furthermore, coin storage portions 12A to 12 are located below each of the sorting holes 10A to 10F in corresponding states.
F [However, coin storage parts 1'2D and 12E are not shown]
is arranged and configured to receive sorted and counted coins.

Further, a coin discrimination sensor 9 is disposed in the coin passage 5 located downstream of the discharge port 1a of the coin supply section 1 to obtain discrimination outputs such as coin denomination, authenticity, etc., as well as a counting output for each denomination. The coin discrimination sensor 9 is constructed by any means such as optical, magnetic, or electrostatic means.

On the other hand, on the downstream side of the coin discrimination sensor 9 and on the upstream side of the sorting hole 10A, a fake coin removal hole 13 for dropping and removing fake coins is formed, and at a lower position thereof, a fake coin removal hole 13 is formed. A coin storage section 14 for storing coins is provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, a fake coin removal shutter 16 is provided on the lower surface side of the conveyance surface 5a having the fake coin removal hole 13 so that the fake coin removal hole 13 can be opened and retracted. An exclusion shutter device 15 is provided. In this counterfeit coin removal shutter device 15, the removal shutter 16 is a support rod 1 that swings around a fulcrum shaft 16a.
The support rod 1 is movably supported on one end of the support rod 1.
The other end of 7 is engaged with a solenoid 18. Further, a spring 19 is tensioned on the support rod 17 on the side where the exclusion shutter 16 is attached.
acts to close the fake coin removal hole 13 to the extent that the coin A does not interfere with conveyance.

Furthermore, the front position of this fake coin removal hole 13, that is,
An exclusion timing detection sensor 2 that outputs a timing signal every time a coin passes is located at the front stage when viewed from the coin conveyance direction.
0 is placed.

Next, the configuration shown in FIG. 1 shows a schematic block configuration for the counting number setting process in the coin counting processing machine according to the present invention. In the figure, what is indicated by the reference numeral 9 is a coin discrimination sensor for detecting the coin diameter, material, etc. of mixed coins of multiple denominations, and measuring the number of coins. Based on the detection signal from the sensor 9, the external dimensions, material, presence or absence of jagged edges, etc. are identified to identify the denomination, authenticity, etc. of the coin, and at the same time, the coin denomination and authenticity are counted. It is input to the authenticity discrimination section 21.

The removal timing detection sensor 20 is configured to output a detection signal every time a coin passes, and monitor the flow of coins such as a coin jam based on the output timing.The output of the removal timing detection sensor 20 is as follows. In addition to being input to the denomination count comparison section 24 of the control section 22, the output of the denomination detection sensor part 11 is also input to the denomination count comparison section 24 via the second memory 22b. This denomination detection sensor portion 11 has a sensor function and a denomination-specific counting function, and each coin sensor 11 corresponding to each denomination has a sensor function and a denomination-specific counting function.
The number of coins falling into the sorting holes 10A to 1011' is counted by a to 11f, and counting is performed for each denomination based on the detection signal Iζ.

A set value input section 25 is connected to the control section 22, and when inputting a preset value, a desired set number of sheets can be input by operating a numeric keypad (not shown).

The denomination-specific count comparison unit 24 in the advance control unit 22 includes a first
Comparison of the data content of the denomination/authenticity discrimination and counting output read from the memo IJ 22a and the content of the counting output by denomination by the denomination detection sensor part 11 read from the second memory 22'b. While monitoring the difference between the output contents of both counts, when the final coin whose value is the set value plus "1" is detected, the contents of the count output by denomination by the denomination detection sensor part 11 are checked. The configuration is such that the number of unnecessary coins to be removed is calculated by comparing the output content of the timing signal from the removal timing detection sensor 20.

Further, the set value count comparison section 23 in the control section 22 includes:
The data content related to denomination/authenticity discrimination and counting output read from the first memo IJ 22a of the control unit 22 and the set value input by the set value input unit 25 read from the numeral storage unit 22C. On the other hand, the set value adding/counting unit 22d compares the set value with the set value in which the specific number of sheets "1" is added, monitors whether the two counts match, and when a match signal is obtained, the entrance shutter 6, which will be described later, This configuration is capable of outputting control signals for driving the removal shutter 16 and the motor 26 for moving the coin supply section/conveyance section 1, etc.

The output of the control unit 22 is applied to a count display unit 30, which displays the number of coins that have been sorted and counted by denomination, and if it is detected that a fake coin has been mixed in, an error message will be displayed. ” is displayed, and when counting according to the number of sheets has been completed, a message to that effect is displayed.

The control section 22 includes a first solenoid drive section 27 and a second solenoid drive section 27 .
The solenoid drive unit 28 and the motor 1 drive unit 29 are connected, and the output of the first solenoid drive unit 27 is connected to the entrance shutter drive solenoid 8 that opens and closes the input shutter 6, and the output of the second solenoid and drive unit 28 is It is connected to an exclusion shutter that opens and closes the exclusion shutter 16 and a drive solenoid 18, and the output of a motor and drive section 29 is connected to a motor 26 for driving the coin supply section and conveyance section.

The coin counting and processing machine according to the present invention is configured as described above, and its operation will be explained below.

Now, a case will be described in which the counted number of coins (preset value) is set to 100 coins. First, when the desired set number of sheets "100 sheets" is input by operating the numeric keys in the set value input section 25, the set value is stored in the set number storage section 22C of the control section 22, and the set value addition counter 2
In 2d, this set number of sheets, the number C or less, referred to as the first set number of sheets) and the specified number of sheets "1", that is, 101
The number of sheets (hereinafter referred to as the second set number of sheets) is set,
It is output to the set value count comparison section 23. Next, in a separate operation (not shown), the coin supply section/conveyance section and drive motor 2 are
When the coin supply section 6 is started, the mixed coins in the coin supply section 1 are sequentially delivered to the coin passage 5 through the discharge port 1a as the rotary disk 2 rotates. After these coins are arranged, the coin contents are detected by the coin discrimination sensor 9 arranged in the coin passage 5, and the coin type and authenticity are distinguished in the denomination/authenticity discrimination section 21, and the coins are counted by denomination. will be held.

The output signal based on this discrimination/counting (hereinafter referred to as denomination/counting signal) is input to the control unit 22, and the first memo 1, 122
In af, the counting contents by denomination and the chronological arrangement contents according to the input order of passing coins are respectively stored. The data stored in the first memo IJ 22a is sequentially read out in the order of input in synchronization with the timing signal output when the coin being transported passes the removal timing detection sensor 20, and is read out sequentially in the order of input, and Set value count comparison section 2
51 is input, and the count display section 30 displays the number of coins for each denomination, which changes from time to time.

The coins that have passed through the coin discrimination sensor 9 and the rejection timing detection sensor 20 are further passed through the preceding sorting passage 5bi.
The coin sensors 1 are conveyed, and selectively fall into the corresponding sorting holes 10A to 10Fi.
After the number of dropped coins for each denomination is detected by 1a to 11f, the coins are stored in coin storage sections 12A to 12F for genuine coins. Further, the output signals from each of the coin sensors 11a to Mf are counted in the denomination detection sensor part 11, and then the count contents for each denomination are stored in the second memory 22 of the control section 22.
b.

On the other hand, in the set value count comparison section 23, each time the data read from the first memo IJ 22a, that is, the denomination/count signal from the denomination/authenticity discrimination section 21 is input, the count value and The first set number of sheets (100 sheets) by the set value input section 25 read from the set value addition counter 22d
The second set number of sheets added (1) is the specified number of sheets.
00 coins) is performed for each denomination, and if the contents of the numerical values on both hands do not match, the operation of conveying the coin and distinguishing the denomination and authenticity continues.

Then, based on the output of the coin discrimination sensor 9, the denomination/authenticity discriminating unit 21, which constantly monitors the type and number of passing coins, determines whether any denomination is the second set number ζ.
For example, if it is detected that the
As shown in the figure, when two types of coins, 50 yen and 100 yen, have reached the first set number (100 coins), and the 101st 50 yen coin is being conveyed in alignment ζ
Then, following the last coin that reached the first set number, a coin corresponding to the second set number (101 coins) was detected, in which the 50 yen coin arrived earlier. In this case, when the denomination/count signal representing the state before and after is stored/read in the first memo IJ 22 a, the count display section 30 displays [102 pieces J, regarding the 100 yen coin] for the 50 yen coin. ``100 coins'', ``51 coins'' for 10 yen coins, and other denominations are displayed, and the second set number of coins read from the set value addition counter 22d is displayed in the set value count comparison section 23. As a result of comparison and verification, when a matching signal indicating that the contents of the numerical values of both hands match is outputted, the control section 22 immediately applies a control signal to the first inlenoid drive section 27 to drive the entrance shutter. The solenoid 8 is energized.The operation of the solenoid 8 is transmitted to the inlet shutter 6, and the inlet shutter 6 enters the discharge port 1a of the coin supply section 1 to be in a closed state, and subsequent coins enter the coin passage 5. Prevent it from being sent.

After this, 50 sheets corresponding to the second set number (100 sheets)
When a yen coin is conveyed through the coin path 5 and its passage is detected by the removal timing detection sensor 20 and a timing signal is output, the control section 22 controls the second solenoid drive section 28.
A control signal is applied to energize the exclusion shutter drive solenoid 18. The operation of this solenoid 18 is transmitted to the exclusion shutter 16, and the 100th 50 yen and 100th sheet are
The 50th 10th coin following the yen coin closes the fake coin removal hole 13. Immediately after passing over the removal shutter 16, the fake coin removal hole 13 is opened.

Furthermore, prior to the coin removal operation, the set value counting comparison section 23
When a matching signal is output from the second set number (101 coins), the control unit 22 selects the coins corresponding to the second set number (101 coins) and the subsequent coins from the coin plate layer A control signal is output, and the denomination-specific count comparison unit 24 compares and matches the timing signal from the exclusion timing detection sensor 20 with the denomination-specific count signal from the denomination detection sensor part 11, and determines which coins should be excluded. In other words, when the content of the output of the count signal by denomination by the denomination detection sensor part 11 is subtracted from the content of the output of the timing signal indicating passage of a coin by the rejection timing detection sensor 20, the subtracted output is calculated. ``3'' is obtained, and based on this subtraction result, the number of coins to be excluded is determined to be 5, as shown in FIG. 4 above.

In this case, the timing signal represents the total number of coins that have passed through the rejection timing detection sensor 20. That is, the coins that are being conveyed prior to the second set number (101 coins) of 50 yen coins reach the predetermined sorting holes 10A to 10F, and are dropped into the coin storage sections 12A to 12F according to the denomination type. The sum of the number of coins (corresponding to the counting signal for each denomination) and the subsequent 50 yen coins corresponding to the second set number, and the number of coins corresponding to the second set number of coins is calculated based on the output of the matching signal from the set value counting comparison section 26. When the entrance shutter 6 closes the discharge port 1a of the coin supply section 1, immediately before that, the coin passage 5 between the coin discrimination sensor 9 and the entrance shutter 6 closes.
This means that the coins that were sent out above (that is, the sum of the 51st 10 yen coin and the 102nd initial number equivalent to 50 yen coins) have passed the removal timing detection sensor 20. There is.

Therefore, when the number of coins to be rejected is calculated as described above, the control unit 22 determines the time corresponding to the transportation of the coins to be rejected (three coins), that is, the number of coins to be rejected, that is, the number of coins to be rejected is determined to be the last coin. The time it takes for a coin (equivalent to the 102nd 50 yen coin) to travel through the coin passage 5 and fall into the fake coin removal hole 13, or the entrance shutter when the coin discharge port 1a of the coin supply section 1 is closed. 6 and the coin discrimination sensor 9, the exclusion shutter 16
is driven by a timer to control the opening time of the fake coin removal hole 13.

As a result, the outlet of the coin supply section 1? When the entrance shutter 6 closes a, the entrance shutter 6
The coins that have been fed onto the coin path 5 between the coin recognition sensor 9 and the coin discrimination sensor 9, that is, the 5a yen coins corresponding to the second set number, and the subsequent 10 yen coins (51
Three coins, a coin (equivalent to the 102nd coin) and a 50 yen coin (equivalent to the 102nd coin), are excluded from the selection and counting target and fall into the open fake coin removal hole 13, and are stored as coins for fake coins. It is accommodated in section 14.

When the removal of these coins is completed, the denomination count comparison unit 2
4, a correction signal is applied to the first memo IJ 22 a, and the first memo IJ 2 a is applied with the removal of the coin.
2 a denomination count memory section (correction of memory contents in this section is performed. In this case, the first memo IJ 22 a
The following 10 yen coins (equivalent to the 51st coin) and 50 yen coins (10
Regarding all the coins that passed, including the 202nd coin, the denomination/authenticity discrimination unit 21 stores the results of discrimination of denominations, authenticity, etc., and counting by denomination, and the results of counting by denomination are stored. As a result of the subtraction for the corresponding coins, the count contents of the denomination count memory section in the first memo +722a are as follows: 100 yen coins (100 coins) remain at 5, 50 yen coins (102 There are 100 sheets, 1
The number of 0 yen coins (51 pieces) is corrected to 50 pieces, and if the corrected count content t fails, the correct number of coins is displayed on the count display section 5a together with the count content for each denomination.

After that, when the predetermined timer elapses for one hour and it is detected from the output relationship of a part of each sensor that no coin remains on the coin conveyance surface 5a, the motor drive section 291
In response, a control signal is applied from the control section 22 to stop supplying power to the coin supply section/conveyance section drive motor 26 and stop driving the rotating disk 2 and the coin conveyance belt.

Further, the control signal is again applied to the first solenoid drive section 27 and the second solenoid drive section 28, and the energization of the entrance shutter drive solenoid 8 and the exclusion shutter drive solenoid 18 is released.

When the movement of the motor relative to the coin conveying means for sorting and counting is stopped, the control section 22 controls the denomination/authenticity discriminating section 21 stored in the first memory 22a.
Denomination and counting signal data, as well as second memo IJ
Regarding the data of the count signal by denomination by the denomination detection sensor part 11 stored in 22b, the denomination count comparison unit 24 performs comparison and verification, and both data are based on the count contents that are correctly output. Verify whether or not. In this case, the data read from the first memo 1, 122& and the data read from the second memo +722b for each denomination will always match each count unless there is a special detection error. , and this plenary meeting'sI
When a matching state is obtained, a matching signal indicating this is output. Therefore, this means that as a result of comparison and verification, both counts of 50 yen and 100 yen coins corresponding to the preset value were correct. In addition, with this comparative reference, for the data based on the denomination/count signal and the data based on the denomination-specific count signal, it is confirmed that the respective count contents of both data (authenticity checks have also been performed on the data) Become.

Then, due to the output of the coincidence signal, the exclusion pair is
When it is detected that the calculation of the number of elephant coins has been performed accurately and that the coin has been definitely ejected, the control unit 22 further determines whether the return operation of the control members such as the entrance shutter 6 and the exclusion shutter 16 is accurate. When it is detected that the correct return to the original state has been completed, a control signal is applied to the counting display section 30, and the preset count is completed for the 50 yen and 100 yen coins. To notify that the count has been completed, display [Preset counting complete]. Therefore, regarding the 50 yen and 100 yen coins for which the set number (100 coins) is displayed in the denomination column along with the preset count completion indication in the counting display section 23, the operator can remove the 50 yen and 100 yen coins from the corresponding coin storage sections 12B and j2D. The two types of coins can be taken out at the same time.

Thereafter, the operator operates a switch (not shown) and restarts the motor 26 for driving the coin supply unit/conveyance unit to restart the counting operation. Regarding the sorting and counting of denominations, the denominations and counts stored in the first memo IJ 22 a of the control unit 22 are performed without invalidating the counted contents for each denomination at the time when the drive of the motor 26 is stopped. The data of the denomination/counting signal by the authenticity discrimination section 21 and the data of the denomination-specific counting signal by the denomination performance sensor part 11 stored in the second memory 1) 22b are continuously updated. A cumulative addition is performed.

Then, for any denomination, the first set number (1
When a second set number of coins (101 coins) is detected following the last coin equivalent to 00 coins), the entrance shutter 6, exclusion shutter 16, etc. are activated based on the coincidence signal, timing signal, etc. A series of operation controls regarding opening/closing operations of the control member, stopping of the motor 26, etc. are performed, and it becomes possible to take out coins of the unspecified denomination that have been counted according to the preset from the coin storage sections 12A to 12F. .

Hereinafter, the sorting and counting operation based on the set number of coins will be performed at the point in time when any denomination reaches the set number of unspecified denominations. coins can be taken out at the same time,
In addition, for other denominations as well, it is possible to continuously perform selection and counting processing for the preset number of coins while performing cumulative addition.

Incidentally, each step of the above-mentioned count number setting process is as shown in the routine ① board layer step in the flowchart of FIG. Further, routine (3) is applied to detecting and eliminating counterfeit coins, and since it is not directly related to the gist of the present invention, a detailed explanation thereof will be omitted.

g8 Effects of the Invention The process of setting the number of coins to be counted in the coin counting processing machine according to the present invention is carried out as follows: 2
The number of remaining coins on the coin path is determined by checking based on the system data and using the second set number of coins, which is the value obtained by adding the specific number of coins "1" to the first set number ζ of the counting number, as the processing standard value. This makes it possible to calculate and automatically remove coins without stopping the conveyance of the coins, so when sorting and counting is performed by setting the number of coins to be counted in advance for multiple denominations, it is especially easy to sort coins by high-speed conveyance processing. For the purpose of counting, multiple denominations of at least two or more denominations that have reached the preset value consecutively, without specifying the denomination or specific order, in order from the first to reach the preset number. Coins of different types can be taken out at the same time in the same process, and if the denomination does not reach the preset value, the cumulative addition can be continued, which allows for effective preset processing that greatly improves counting accuracy. It is something that can be done.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings are for illustrating a method for setting the number of coins to be counted in a coin counting and processing machine according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the geographical system, and FIG. 2 is a plan configuration diagram showing the overall configuration of the mechanical system. , FIG. 3 is a detailed configuration diagram showing the main part of FIG. 2, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the coin conveyance state, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the state of coin counting processing. 1 is a coin supply unit, 6 is an entrance shutter) 9 is a coin discrimination sensor, 11 is a part of a denomination detection sensor, 13 is a fake coin removal hole, 16 is an exclusion shutter, 20 is an exclusion timing detection sensor, 21 is a denomination・Authenticity discrimination section, 22 is a control section,
24 is a denomination-specific count comparison section, 25 is a set value input section, 23 is a count display section, 27 is a first solenoid drive section, and 28 is a second solenoid drive section.
The solenoid drive section 29 is a motor drive section.

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a coin counting processing machine that distinguishes and counts coins of multiple denominations while transferring them from a coin supply section, and is capable of stopping coin conveyance when the counted number reaches a set number, the set number of coins is It consists of a first set number of sheets and a second set number of sheets obtained by adding a specific number of sheets to the first set number of sheets, and a setting means for setting the second set number of sheets, and when the counted number of sheets reaches the second set number of sheets. , a coin blocking means for temporarily stopping the delivery of coins from the coin supply section, and means for counting the number of remaining coins including coins that have reached a second set number and subsequent coins upon operation of the coin blocking means. ,
a coin removing means for removing the remaining coins after the operation of the coin blocking means, when the counting number reaches a second set number, removing the remaining coins after the counting from the coin conveying path, and setting the counting number. A coin counting processing machine characterized in that value output can be obtained for at least two or more denominations simultaneously.