KR102599589B1 - Coin deposit apparatus with identification and classification structure - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for depositing coins while having a denomination classification structure, comprising: a main body (10) that determines coins input in batches using a discriminator (15) and sends them to a normal chute (17) or a defective chute (18); A sorting member (20) that moves the coins of the normal chute (17) between the fixed table (21) and the movable table (25) and sorts them by size; A holding member (30) for temporarily storing coins or defective coins that have passed through the sorting member (20) in a temporary storage bin (31); and a detachable member 40 installed on the main body 10 to facilitate concealment or exposure of the discriminator 15.
Accordingly, there is an effect of securing reliability and improving durability in a series of operations that identify a large amount of coins inputted in batches without distinction of denomination, classify them by each denomination, and then temporarily store them and receive or return them.

Description

{Coin deposit apparatus with identification and classification structure}

The present invention relates to a coin deposit device, and more specifically, to a coin deposit device with a denomination classification structure for handling coins that are input in a mixed state without distinction of denomination.

Domestic and international banks, other financial institutions, and distribution stores are equipped with equipment to deposit coins. Although the use of coins is decreasing due to the strengthening of online payments such as credit cards throughout society, the evolution of coin deposit machines is expected to continue as long as coin circulation continues. In the future, coin deposit machines will be recognized as important design elements for convenience and energy saving by incorporating multi-function, based on operational reliability and durability to prepare for an environment where coins are input in large quantities.

In this regard, Korean Patent Publication No. 2175738 (Priority Document 1) and Korean Patent Registration No. 0593755 (Priority Document 2) are known as prior art documents that can be referred to.

Prior document 1 is an alignment table that brings in the inserted coins in a row through a guide table; Removal means for opposing a roll brush to one side of the alignment table and separating foreign substances from the coins; and discharge means for controlling the discharge of foreign substances through the cover of the alignment table. Accordingly, the effect of maintaining operational reliability and durability of deposit and return by preventing foreign substances from entering the path is expected.

However, it is difficult to improve convenience as it does not have a structure to classify coins by denomination, so there is room for improvement in terms of labor saving.

Prior document 2 accurately and quickly identifies a large amount of coins by installing an electronic discrimination/classification means consisting of a striking means that selectively strikes and dislodges coins moving along the coin movement path by signals from an electronic sensor and a control means. and classification, fundamentally preventing jam failure, and eliminating the need for a separate separator to remove defective coins.

However, it is difficult to increase the sorting speed by using a solenoid-type striking means, and durability is reduced due to deformation due to impact and scattering of foreign substances.

Korean Patent Publication No. 2175738 “Foreign matter disposal device for coin deposit module” (Publication date: 2020.11.06.) Korean Patent Publication No. 0593755 “Coin automatic deposit device” (Publication date: 2005.03.10.)

The purpose of the present invention to improve the conventional problems described above is to identify a large amount of coins injected in a mixed state without distinction of denomination from financial institutions, etc., classify them by each denomination, and then temporarily store them for receipt or return. The goal is to provide a coin deposit device with a denomination classification structure that can be used.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a device for depositing coins while having a denomination classification structure: a main body that determines coins input in batches with a discriminator and sends them out as a normal chute or a defective chute; A sorting member that moves the coins of the normal chute between a fixed table and a movable table and sorts them by size; a holding member for temporarily storing coins or defective coins that have passed through the sorting member in a temporary storage bin; and a detachable member installed on the main body to facilitate concealment or exposure of the discriminator.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the sorting member is characterized by having openings for each type of paper disposed on the same circumference of the fixing table and a sorting chute communicating therewith.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the classification member is characterized by having a classification wheel disposed on the same circumference of the movable table and a classification pad disposed outside the classification wheel.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the holding member is characterized by having an escrow for storing normal coins by denomination.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the detachable member is characterized in that it is provided with a chuck removal bracket and a cutout part in the defective chute, and is elastically engaged by a support plate and an elastic plate mounted on the main body.

As described above, according to the present invention, the effect of securing reliability and improving durability in a series of operation processes of identifying a large amount of coins input in batches without distinction of denomination, classifying them by each denomination, and then storing or returning them through temporary storage. There is.

1 is a perspective view partially revealing the interior of the device according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a configuration diagram showing the main parts of the device according to the present invention in isolation.
3 and 4 are exploded and assembled perspective views of the detachable maintenance member of the device according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the attached drawings.

The present invention proposes a device for depositing coins while having a denomination classification structure. It is intended for, but is not necessarily limited to, devices for depositing coins that are mixed and injected in bulk at financial institutions, etc. without distinction of denomination. It is validly applied to, but is not limited to, deposit managers of financial institutions.

According to the present invention, the main body 10 has a structure in which coins input in batches are judged by the discriminator 15 and sent to the normal chute 17 or the defective chute 18.

Referring to FIG. 1, the input hopper 11, sorter 13, separator 15, normal chute 17, defective chute 18, etc. that constitute the main body 10 are shown. The input hopper 11 temporarily accommodates a large amount of coins that fall into the upper input port. The sorter 13 is installed inside the input hopper 11, separates coins into individual coins, and sends them in a row to the dispensing port. A separator 15 is installed at the discharge port of the input hopper 11, and the normal chute 17 and the defective chute 18 communicate with the separator 15 as a starting point. The discriminator 15 detects the pattern, weight, material, etc. of the coin to determine whether it is a normal coin, a deformed coin, or a foreign substance other than the coin. If the coin passing through the separator (15) is normal, it is sent to the normal chute (17). If the coin is deformed or contains foreign substances, it is sent to the defective chute (18).

In addition, according to the present invention, the sorting member 20 moves the coins of the normal chute 17 between the fixed table 21 and the movable table 25 and sorts them by size.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a fixed table 21 and a movable table 25 constituting the sorting member 20 are shown. In the general case, it is about identifying mixed coins and counting the stored amount. The fixture 21 is formed in a disk structure and is installed on the main body 10 to be connected to the bottom of the top chute 17. The movable table 25 is also based on a disk structure and is connected to the fixed table 21 so as to face concentrically. The opposing gap between the fixed table 21 and the movable table 25 forms an annular classification path so that the coins flowing in a row from the normal chute 17 move (turn) around a certain circumference.

Meanwhile, the movable table 25 is centrally connected to a sorting actuator 28 powered by a servomotor or geared motor.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the sorting member 20 is characterized by having an opening 22 for each type arranged on the same circumference of the fixture 21 and a sorting chute 23 communicating therewith.

In Figure 2, an opening 22 and a sorting chute 23 connected to the fixing table 21 of the sorting member 20 are shown. The opening 22 is formed in an approximately rectangular shape with a size corresponding to a 10 won note, a 50 won note, a 100 won note, and a 500 won note. In addition, the opening 22 may be further equipped with the largest size to correspond to coins of foreign countries. The circle shown as an imaginary line in the opening 22 represents a coin for each denomination. The sorting chute 23 is installed to drop coins in a separate path corresponding to the opening 22 of the fixture 21. The dropped coins of each denomination are temporarily accommodated in the holding member 30, which will be described later.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the classification member 20 is characterized by having a classification wheel 26 disposed on the same circumference of the movable table 25 and a classification pad 27 disposed outside the classification wheel 26.

In Figure 2, a sorting wheel 26 and a sorting pad 27 linked to the movable table 25 of the sorting member 20 are shown. In general, mixed stored coins are sorted using a separate device or requested from a transfer company to be sorted separately, which increases time and cost. The present invention applies a sorting wheel 26 and a sorting pad 27 to the movable table 25 to solve this problem. The sorting wheel 26 is rotatably installed at at least three locations and is in close contact with the fixed table 21 to ensure a sorting path through stable rotation of the movable table 25. The sorting pad 27 is formed in an annular shape and is mounted to match the sorting path. The classification pad 27 is made of rubber, resin, or a composite material having high friction resistance and good wear resistance.

Accordingly, the coins flowing into the sorting path between the fixed table 21 and the movable table 25 rotate around the opening 22 and pass through the opening 22 and the sorting chute 23 corresponding to their size.

In addition, according to the present invention, the holding member 30 is structured to temporarily store coins or defective coins that have passed through the sorting member 20 in the temporary storage bin 31.

In Figure 1, the temporary storage bin 31 of the holding member 30 appears on the lower side adjacent to the sorting member 20. The temporary storage bin 31 is installed in communication with the bottom of the sorting chute 23 to store coins that fall after sorting. In addition, the temporary storage bin 31 can store deformed coins and foreign substances that fall from the defective chute 18.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the holding member 30 is characterized by being provided with an escrow 33 for storing normal coins by denomination.

In Figure 1, the escrow 33 constituting the holding member 30 is shown in a state accommodated in the temporary storage container 31. The escrow 33 is formed in the shape of a box with an open top to separate and store coins by denomination. The escrow 33 is connected to the selection driver 35 on one side and can rotate in the forward or reverse direction. Depending on the rotation direction of the selection actuator 35, the coins stored in the escrow 33 are sent to the salary side or the return side at once.

In addition, according to the present invention, the detachable member 40 is installed in the main body 10 to facilitate concealment or exposure of the discriminator 15.

Referring to Figures 1 and 3, a detachable member 40 appears between the input hopper 11 and the temporary storage bin 31 at a position adjacent to the separator 15. Since the discriminator 15 is relatively very sensitive compared to other parts, it is not only cushioned but also concealed as much as possible to prevent foreign substances such as dust from entering. Nevertheless, it must be possible to quickly expose the detector 15 to check for accumulation of foreign matter, clean it, or replace it. For this purpose, a separate cover may be included in the separate detachable member 40, but it is preferable to use the defect chute 18.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the detachable member 40 is provided with a chuck removal bracket 41 and a cutout portion 43 on the defective chute 18, and includes a support plate 45 and an elastic plate mounted on the main body 10. (47) It is characterized by elastic engagement.

Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the bracket 41, cutout 43, support plate 45, elastic plate 47, etc. that constitute the detachable member 40 are shown. The bracket 41 protrudes in an approximately triangular shape on one surface (inner surface) of the defective chute 18 and forms a structure bent approximately in an L shape. A locking portion 42 having a bent structure is formed at one end of the bracket 41. The cut portion 43 is formed in a substantially slit shape on the other side of the defective chute 18. The support plate 45 is mounted on the main body 10 in a substantially triangular structure, and a locking portion 46 of a bent structure is formed at an end. The elastic plate 47 coupled to the support plate 45 has a structure bent approximately in a U shape and has a protrusion 48 capable of engaging with the cutout 43 in the middle.

Accordingly, the worker aligns the locking portion 42 of the bracket 41 of the defective chute 18 with the locking portion 46 of the support plate 45, and then pushes the defective chute 18 to form the incision 43 and the protrusion ( 48) are engaged and are firmly supported by the elastic plate 47. Conversely, if the elastic plate 47 is slightly pulled outward, the engagement between the incision 43 and the protrusion 48 is released, allowing rapid separation of the defective suit 18.

Meanwhile, the detachable member 40 is not limited to the defective chute 18 and can be applied to other parts such as the sorting member 20 and the holding member 30 in the same manner.

The present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, it should be said that such variations or modifications fall within the scope of the patent claims of the present invention.

10: Main body 11: Input hopper
13: Sorter 15: Separator
17: Normal suit 18: Defective suit
20: classification member 21: fixture
22: opening 23: sorting chute
25: movable table 26: sorting wheel
27: Sorting pad 28: Sorting actuator
30: Holding member 31: Temporary storage bin
33: Escrow 35: Select driver
40: Removable member 41: Bracket
42: catching portion 43: cut portion
45: support plate 46: hanging portion
47; Elastic plate 48: protrusion

Claims (5)

In a device for depositing coins with a denomination classification structure:
A main body (10) that judges the coins input in batches using a separator (15) and sends them to a normal chute (17) or a defective chute (18);
A sorting member (20) that moves the coins of the normal chute (17) between the fixed table (21) and the movable table (25) and sorts them by size;
A holding member (30) for temporarily storing coins or defective coins that have passed through the sorting member (20) in a temporary storage bin (31); and
Includes a detachable member 40 installed on the main body 10 to facilitate concealment or exposure of the discriminator 15.
The detachable member 40 is provided with a chuck removal bracket 41 and a cutout portion 43 on the defective chute 18, and is elastically operated by a support plate 45 and an elastic plate 47 mounted on the main body 10. A coin deposit device with a denomination classification structure characterized by interlocking. In claim 1,
The sorting member (20) is a coin depositing device with a type sorting structure, characterized in that it has a type-specific opening (22) arranged on the same circumference of the fixture (21) and a sorting chute (23) communicating therewith. In claim 1,
The sorting member 20 is a coin depositing device with a bill sorting structure, characterized in that it includes a sorting wheel 26 disposed on the same circumference of the movable table 25 and a sorting pad 27 disposed outside the sorting wheel 26. . In claim 1,
The holding member (30) is a coin deposit device with a denomination classification structure, characterized in that it is provided with an escrow (33) for storing normal coins by denomination. delete

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