TWI752293B - money processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

The money processing device is provided with: a storage box, a coin outlet, a storage box, a switch gate, and a recovery processing end detection unit. The storage box stores money released from the storage box; the switch gate stores money released from the storage box. The transfer destination of the money released from the bank is switched to either the coin outlet or the storage bank; the collection processing end detection unit detects that the money is discharged from the storage bank to the storage bank and the money from the storage bank is recovered. Whether processing has ended.

Description

money processing device

The present invention relates to a money processing device, and more particularly, to a money processing device including a storage box that stores money in accordance with its currency value.

Conventionally, there has been known a money processing apparatus including a storage box that stores money in accordance with its denomination. Such a money processing apparatus is disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 5163225, for example.

Japanese Patent No. 5163225 discloses a money processing device including a storage box, a coin outlet, a storage box, and a switching gate. The switching gate is configured to switch the transfer destination of the money released from the storage box to one of the coin outlet and the storage box. The money processing apparatus is configured to discharge the coins to the storage box (to perform overflow processing) when the number of stored coins sent to the storage box is almost full. Moreover, the money processing apparatus is comprised so that a coin may be discharged|emitted to a storage tank (recovery processing), when collecting money from a storage tank to the outside of the apparatus. Although it is not disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 5163225, generally, the process of discharging money to the hoard other than the recovery process and the recovery process is completed by discharging coins to the hoard.

However, as in Japanese Patent No. 5163225 In the money processing device, other than the recovery process and the process of discharging money to the storage tank, all the coins are discharged to the storage tank. The problem is that coins discharged by different processes are mixed with each other in the storage tank.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a money processing device that can suppress money discharged to a storage tank by a recovery process and processes other than the recovery process. The money being drained into the depot is mixed.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a money processing device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a storage box, a coin outlet, a storage box, a switch gate, and a recovery processing end detection unit, and the storage box stores coins from slotted coins according to the currency value. The coin outlet is used to discharge the money released from the storage box to the outside of the device; the storage box is set to be installed on the main body of the device, and is used to store the money released from the storage box in the device. Inside the device; the switching gate is arranged on the upstream side of the coin outlet and the storage box, and is used to switch the transfer destination of the money released from the storage box to one of the coin outlet and the storage box; The chief inspector is to detect whether or not the process of discharging the money from the storage to the storage and collecting the money from the storage has been completed.

In the money processing device of one of the above-mentioned aspects, as described above, a collection processing end detection unit is provided, and the collection processing end detection unit detects that money is discharged from the storage to the storage and returned from the storage. whether the money recovery process has ended. Thus, by recycling In the termination detection unit, the money processing device can recognize the state in which the collection of the money from the hoard has been completed, so that the collection process can be terminated when the collection of the money from the hoard is completed. As a result, the money discharged to the storage tank by the recovery process can be suppressed from being mixed with the money discharged to the storage tank by the processing other than the recovery process.

In the money processing apparatus of one of the above-mentioned aspects, it is preferable that the recovery processing end detection unit includes: a residual detection unit that detects whether money remains in the storage tank. With such a structure, it is possible to prevent a state in which money remains in the storage tank when the collection process is started by the residual detection unit. In addition, since it is possible to detect whether or not money remains in the storage tank by the residual detection unit, the collection process can be completed in a state where there is no money in the storage tank. As a result, the money discharged to the storage tank by the recovery process can be prevented from being mixed with the money discharged to the storage tank by a process other than the recovery process. That is, it is possible to prevent the omission of collection of money from the depot at the time of collection processing.

In the money processing apparatus of one of the above-mentioned aspects, it is preferable that the recovery processing end detection unit includes an installation detection unit that detects whether the storage tank is located at an installation position where money is stored. As long as it is such a structure, by installing a detection part, it can prevent that a storage tank does not complete|finish the collection|recovery process in the state which was not installed in the position. As a result, in the next collection process or the like, the money released from the storage can be surely discharged into the storage and stored.

In the money processing apparatus of the above-mentioned aspect, it is preferable to further include a control unit that performs a collection process, and the control unit is configured to discharge money from the storage to the storage during the collection process, and to complete the collection process after the collection process is completed. The detection unit detects that the storage tank has been installed at the installation position of the main body of the device And when there is no money in the storage, it is determined that the collection process is completed. With this structure, under the control of the control unit, it is possible to prevent the money discharged to the storage tank by the recovery process from being mixed with the money discharged to the storage tank by processing other than the recovery process, and to prevent the storage tank from being absent. The collection process ends in the state of the installation location.

In this case, it is preferable that the control unit is configured to perform overflow processing in addition to the recovery processing, and is configured such that in the overflow processing, when the money stored in the storage box reaches the level, it is indicated that the storage box is full. In the case of the first number or more, it is determined that the overflow process is completed by discharging the money whose denomination has reached the first number or more from the storage box to the storage box. As long as it is such a structure, under the control of a control part, overflow processing can be completed at a timing different from recovery processing. That is, unlike the collection process that ends when money is collected from the depot, in the overflow process, the process can be ended with money remaining in the depot.

In the structure in which the control unit performs overflow processing in addition to the recovery processing, it is preferable to further include a discrimination counting unit that is arranged on the upstream side of the storage and discriminates the currency value of the money put into the coin slot. , and count the money after the judgment, and the control unit is configured to store the money counted by the judgment and counting unit into the storage box, and when the money stored in the storage box becomes a predetermined second number or more than the first number In the case of , the money is discharged to the hoard without going through the hoard. As long as it is such a structure, it is possible to prevent the money exceeding the first number from being stored in the storage box, or the money exceeding the amount that can be stored in the storage box from being transferred to the storage box.

In the structure further provided with the above-mentioned control unit, it is preferable to The control unit is configured to perform overflow processing in addition to the recovery processing, and is configured to discharge money of a denomination designated by a predetermined number from the storage box to the storage box in the overflow processing, thereby judging that it is overflowing Processing ends. As long as it is such a structure, under the control of a control part, overflow processing can be completed at a timing different from recovery processing. In addition, it is possible to prevent the overflow process from ending in the middle of discharging money from the storage to the storage.

In the structure provided with the control unit that performs the above-mentioned recovery process, it is preferable to further include a display unit that detects the money from the storage box from the time when the money is released from the storage box until the recovery process is completed by the detection section. During the period until the collection is completed, a predetermined display about collection processing is performed. As long as it is such a structure, a user can easily grasp|ascertain whether the collection|recovery process is not completed by a display part.

According to the present invention, as described above, the money discharged to the storage tank by the recovery process can be suppressed from being mixed with the money discharged to the storage tank by the processing other than the recovery process.

100: Coin Handling Device (Change Machine)

100a: Shell

101: Coin slot

102: Refund port

103: coin outlet

104: Operation Department

105: Display part

106: Repository

1: Coin slot transfer section

1a: Coin Identification Department

1b: Coin switch gate

2: Temporary reservation department

2a: storage switch

3: Distribution Department

4: Storage library

5: Coin Transfer Department

5a: 1st coin switching gate

5b: 2nd coin switching gate

6: Memory Department

7: Control Department

41:1 round storage

42:50 Circle Storage Warehouse

43:5 round storage

44:100 Circle Storage Warehouse

45:10 Circle Storage Warehouse

46:500 Circle Storage Warehouse

81: Storage and counting department

82: Release the counting department

83: Discharge counting part

84: Recycling End Detection Department

84a: Residual Detection Department

84b: Installation of detection department

K1: Coin

100b: Connecting path (connecting path)

200: Banknote Handling Device

201: Banknote Transport Department

204a, 204b: Repository

206: Repository

K2: paper money

206a: Departments

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a money processing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram for explaining the structure of the money processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a schematic partial fractured section for explaining the coin dispensing process by the money handling apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention face map.

Fig. 4 is a schematic partial fractured cross-sectional view for explaining the overflow processing and the recovery processing performed by the money processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a diagram for explaining the display of the display unit of the money processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a flowchart of the coin dispensing process, the overflow process, and the recovery process performed by the control unit of the money processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram for explaining the structure of the money processing apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments that embody the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[1st Embodiment] (Overall structure of coin handling device)

First, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the overall structure of the coin handling apparatus (change machine) 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the coin handling apparatus 100 is an example of a "money handling apparatus" within the scope of the patent application.

The coin handling device 100 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is configured as a POS (point of sales system) temporary storage device R that can be connected to a host device, that is, accepts operations such as coin insertion confirmation (see FIG. 2 ). ), etc., are installed in stores such as supermarkets and convenience stores to build a POS system device that is part of the system. The coin processing apparatus 100 is used in a use state in which the customer performs the checkout by himself (self-use state) or in a use state in which the payment is made by a vendor (manager).

The POS temporary storage device R is configured to transmit various signals to the coin processing device 100 in order to drive the coin processing device 100 . For example, the POS temporary storage device R is configured to transmit, to the coin processing device 100, a signal that is a trigger for the collection process performed in the coin processing device 100 according to a predetermined operation of the POS temporary storage device R. In addition, the POS temporary storage device R is configured to transmit to the coin processing device 100 a signal that triggers the overflow processing performed in the coin processing device 100 according to a predetermined operation of the POS temporary storage device R.

The coin handling apparatus 100 includes a box-shaped casing 100a. The housing 100a is provided with a coin slot 101, a coin return slot 102, a coin outlet 103, an operation part 104, a display part 105, and a storage box 106. The storage tank 106 is provided so as to be attachable to the casing 100a (coin handling apparatus 100). In addition, the housing 100a is an example of the "device main body" within the scope of the patent application.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the coin handling apparatus 100 includes a coin slot conveying unit 1, a coin identification unit 1a, a coin slot switching gate 1b, a escrow section 2, a storage switching gate 2a, a distributing section 3, The storage box 4 , the coin dispensing conveying part 5 , the first coin dispensing switching gate 5 a , the second coin dispensing switching gate 5 b , the memory part 6 , and the control part 7 . In addition, the coin discriminating unit 1a is an example of a "discrimination counting unit" within the scope of the patent application. The second coin dispensing switch gate 5b is an example of a "switch gate" within the scope of the patent application.

Storage 4 series includes: 1-yuan storage for 1-yuan coin K1 Vault 41, 50-yen coin storage 42 for 50-yen coin K1, 5-yen vault 43 for 5-yen coin K1, 100-yen vault 44 for 100-yen coin K1, 10-yen vault 45 for 10-yen coin K1 , and the 500-yen storage box 46 that accommodates the 500-yen coin K1. In addition, the coin K1 is an example of "money" within the scope of the patent application.

In addition, the coin handling apparatus 100 includes a storage counting unit 81, a discharging counting unit 82, a discharging counting unit 83, and a residual detection unit 84a (see FIG. 3) and an installation detection unit 84b (see FIG. 3). The collection processing completion detection unit 84 (refer to FIG. 3 ) of FIG.

The coin processing apparatus 100 is configured to perform coin insertion processing, coin dispensing processing, recovery processing, and overflow processing.

The coin slot processing is a process in which the coin K1 inserted from the slot 101 is transported to the storage box 4 by the slot transport unit 1 , the escrow unit 2 and the distribution unit 3 and stored in the storage box 4 .

As shown in FIG. 3 , the coin dispensing process is a process in which the coins K1 stored in the storage box 4 are released and discharged to the outside of the coin handling apparatus 100 (the coin dispensing port 103 ) by the coin dispensing conveying unit 5 .

As shown in FIG. 4 , in the collection process, a part or all of the coins K1 stored in the storage box 4 are released, discharged to the storage box 106 by the coin dispensing conveying unit 5 , and then unloaded in the storage box 106 . Then (after being pulled out), the empty storage tank 106 is attached to the casing 100a (coin handling apparatus 100), and the process is completed. In addition, since the storage tank 106 is installed in the casing 100a, it means that the storage tank 106 after removal is arrange|positioned at the installation position of the storage coin K1 (the predetermined position where the storage tank 106 can receive the coin K1 from the storage box 4). Repository 106 Whether or not it is located at the installation position is detected by the installation detection unit 84b. In addition, whether or not the storage box 106 is empty (no coin K1 remains in the storage box 106) is detected by the remaining detection unit 84a. In addition, recycling is usually done at actuarial time.

The overflow treatment is carried out in the storage room 4 (1 circle storage 41, 50 circle storage 42, 5 circle storage 43, 100 circle storage 44, 10 circle storage 45 and 500 circle storage 46). When the coin K1 of the first number or more reaches the first number (nearly full number) indicating that the storage box is almost full, the coin K1 whose denomination has reached the first number or more is released from the storage box 4 , which is discharged to the storage box 106 by the coin discharge conveying unit 5 . As an example, the maximum number of pieces stored in the 1-yuan storage 41, the 50-yuan storage 42, the 5-yuan storage 43, the 100-yuan storage 44, the 10-yuan storage 45 and the 500-yuan storage 46 are 140 and 110 respectively Pieces, 110 pieces, 140 pieces, 140 pieces and 110 pieces. In addition, as an example, the number of coins K1 discharged from the storage box 4 by the overflow process is set so that the number of coins stored in each storage box 4 after the overflow process becomes the maximum number of coins stored in each storage box 4 less than half of the number of pieces. In addition, the overflow processing can be started at any timing before the first number (nearly full) is reached by the user's operation of the operation unit 104 or the operation of the POS temporary storage device R. In addition, overflow treatment is usually carried out during business hours.

(The structure of each part of the coin handling apparatus)

As shown in FIG. 1 , the coin slot 101 is an entrance portion for inserting coins K1 into the inside of the coin processing apparatus 100 . Coin slot 101, The system is configured so that a plurality of coins K1 can be simultaneously inserted.

The coin return port 102 is an outlet portion for discharging the coins K1 for return to the outside of the coin processing apparatus 100 . The coin K1 for return is the coin K1 used to return the customer, namely the coin K1 put in, when the coin insertion is cancelled before actuarial calculation.

The coin outlet 103 is at least an outlet portion for discharging the coins K1 for change discharged from the storage box 4 to the outside of the apparatus (the outside of the casing 100a). That is, at the coin outlet 103, at least the coins K1 are discharged during the coin dispensing process. In addition, at the coin outlet 103, the medium that is determined to be a non-genuine coin by the coin recognition unit 1a is also discharged.

In addition, the coin K1 for change is the coin K1 of the amount obtained by deducting the commodity price from the inserted amount. Coins K1 for change are released from the storage box 4 .

As shown in FIG. 2 , the operation unit 104 has a plurality of buttons, and the buttons accept various operations on the coin handling apparatus 100 . For example, the operation unit 104 has a button that generates a signal that triggers the recovery process or a button that generates a signal that triggers the overflow process.

The display unit 105 shown in FIG. 1 is constituted by, for example, a liquid crystal panel. The display unit 105 is configured to display the contents of the coin slot processing (coin ejection processing, collection processing, overflow processing) when the collection processing (coin slot processing, coin dispensing processing, overflow processing) is performed.

That is, as shown in FIG. 4 , the display unit 105 (refer to FIG. 1 ) is configured so that the detection unit 84 (the residue detection unit 84a and the remaining detection unit 84a and the coin K1) start to release the coins K1 from the storage box 4 to the end of the collection process. The installation detection section 84b) detects the During the period until the collection of the coins K1 in the storage tank 106 is completed, a predetermined display regarding the collection process is performed. For example, the display unit 105 is configured to display "collection processing" (refer to FIG. 5 ) while the collection process is being performed.

Moreover, the display part 105 is comprised so that the content of the discharged coin K1 may be displayed while the coin K1 is discharged to the storage tank 106 in the collection|recovery process. In addition, the display unit 105 is configured to detect that the storage tank 106 is located at the installation position, and the remaining detection unit 84b detects that the storage tank 106 is located at the installation position during the period when the manager takes out the coin K1 in the collection process (from the time after the coin K1 has been ejected to the installation detection unit 84b). The part 84a detects the period until the coin K1 is left in the storage tank 106), and displays the content of the withdrawn coin K1. Whether or not the coin K1 is taken out during the collection process (the period when the storage tank 106 is not at the installation position) is determined by the control unit 7 based on the detection result of the installation detection unit 84b. Details will be described later.

In addition, the display unit 105 is configured to display the content (finish response) that the coin insertion process (coin dispensing process, recovery process, overflow process) is completed when the coin insertion process (coin dispensing process, recovery process, overflow process) is completed. answer).

As shown in FIG. 2 , the storage tank 106 is provided on the lower side of the coin handling apparatus 100 . The storage box 106 is provided below the coin slot 101 , the coin return slot 102 , the coin outlet 103 , the operation unit 104 , and the display unit 105 . In addition, the storage box 106 is provided below the distribution part 3, the teller box 4, the coin dispensing conveying part 5, and the second coin dispensing switching gate 5b.

As shown in FIG. 4, the storage tank 106 has a box shape whose upper part is opened. The reservoir 106 is configured to be able to face forward from the casing 100a The side (direction from the storage 4 side to the coin outlet 103 side) (X1 direction) is pulled out. The storage box 106 is in a state of being pulled forward, and the coin K1 is taken out (recovered) by a manager, and becomes empty (no coin K1 remaining inside). In addition, the storage tank 106 may be detached from the casing 100a and exchanged with another empty storage tank 106 .

The storage box 106 is configured to store the coins K1 discharged from the storage box 4 inside the apparatus. Specifically, the casing 100a is provided with a communication path (communication path) 100b extending in the up-down direction, and the communication path (communication path) 100b is provided with the second coin dispensing switching gate 5b of the coin dispensing conveying portion 5 The part communicates with the space in which the storage tank 106 is arranged. The coin handling apparatus 100 is configured to insert the coins K1 discharged from the storage box 4 into the storage box 106 from the open portion above the storage box 106 through the communication passage 100b and store them. That is, the coins K1 discharged from the storage box 4 are moved into the storage box 106 from the coin dispensing conveying unit 5 by being dropped.

A key portion (not shown) is provided on the front side of the reservoir 106, and the installation position of the reservoir 106 with respect to the casing 100a is held by the key portion. That is, in the coin handling apparatus 100, only the manager can pull out the storage box 106 and take out the coins K1.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the slot conveying unit 1 is configured to convey the coins K1 inserted from the slot 101 to the escrow unit 2 or the coin dispensing conveying unit 5 . As an example, the slot conveying unit 1 has a belt mechanism as a mechanism for conveying the coins K1.

The coin discriminating unit 1 a is provided in the slot conveying unit 1 . The coin recognition unit 1a is configured to determine the coin K1 inserted into the coin slot 101 Currency value and whether it is genuine (1-yen coin, 5-yen coin, 10-yen coin, 50-yen coin, 100-yen coin, 500-yen coin). Moreover, the coin recognition part 1a is comprised so that it can count the number of the inserted coins K1 according to the denomination.

The coin slot switching gate 1b is provided on the downstream side of the coin identification portion 1a and is an outlet portion of the coin K1 of the slot conveying portion 1 . The coin switching gate 1 b is configured to switch the conveyance destination of the medium (coin K1 ) inserted from the coin slot 101 to one of the escrow unit 2 and the coin discharge conveying unit 5 .

The coin switching gate 1 b is configured to switch the conveyance destination when the coin identification unit 1 a determines that the medium is not a genuine coin, and to convey the medium to the coin discharge conveying unit 5 . Specifically, a medium is conveyed to the downstream side of the 1st coin discharge switching gate 5a provided in the coin discharge conveyance part 5, and the upstream side of the 2nd coin discharge switching gate 5b. Moreover, when the medium is conveyed from the coin slot conveying unit 1 to the coin ejecting conveying unit 5 , the second coin eject switching gate 5 b is configured to switch the conveyance destination of the medium to the coin outlet 103 .

On the other hand, the coin switching gate 1b is configured to switch the conveyance destination when the medium of the coin identification unit 1a is determined to be a genuine coin, and to convey the coin K1 to the escrow unit 2 . As an exception, even when the medium is judged to be a genuine coin in the coin discriminating unit 1a, the coin K1 may pass through the escrow unit 2 and the coin K1 may not be stored in the storage box 4 . Specifically, when the coin K1 checked by the coin discriminating unit 1a is stored in the storage box 4, the coin K1 stored in the storage box 4 becomes a predetermined second number more than the first number (nearly the full number) of coins K1. When the number of coins is greater than or equal to the number of coins, the coins K1 are discharged to the storage box 106 without passing through the storage box 4 . That is, the coin insertion switching gate 1b switches the conveyance destination, and conveys the coin K1 to the coin discharge conveyance unit 5 .

For example, the maximum number of pieces stored in the one-yuan storage 41 of the coin K1 is set to 195 pieces, the first number of the one-yuan storage 41 of the coin K1 is set to 190 pieces, and the second number of pieces is set to 191 pieces. In addition, the number of pieces stored in the one-yuan storage 41 of the coin K1 is currently set at 189 pieces. In this state, when seven one-yen coins K1 are inserted from the coin slot 101, the coin handling apparatus 100 is configured to store one coin K1 in the one-yen storage 41 and the remaining six coins K1 It is conveyed to the coin delivery conveyance part 5 without passing through the storage box 4 . Moreover, the coin handling apparatus 100 may be comprised so that all seven coins K1 may be conveyed to the coin discharge conveyance part 5 without passing through the storage 4.

As shown in FIG. 2, the escrow unit 2 is configured to temporarily hold the coin slot 101 from the coin slot 101 before the coin slot is confirmed in the coin slot process (before the coin slot confirmation operation is performed in the POS escrow device R). Inserted coin K1. In addition, the escrow unit 2 is configured to convey the escrow coin K1 to the distribution unit 3 or the coin return port 102 . As an example, the escrow unit 2 has a belt mechanism as a mechanism for conveying the coins K1. In addition, the coin slot confirmation means that the coin K1 inserted from the coin slot 101 is determined to be stored (transferred) to the storage box 4 from the state held in the escrow unit 2 .

The escrow unit 2 is configured to receive the coins K1 from the coin ejecting conveying unit 5 for conveying the coins K1 ejected from the storage 4 by switching the first coin eject switching gate 5 a.

The storage switching gate 2a is provided in the exit portion of the coin K1 of the escrow unit 2 . The storage switching gate 2 a is configured to switch the conveyance destination of the coins K1 temporarily held in the escrow unit 2 to one of the distribution unit 3 and the coin return port 102 .

As shown in FIG. 2, the distribution part 3 is comprised so that the coin K1 conveyed from the escrow part 2 may be accommodated (transported) into the storage box 4 according to the denomination distribution according to the denomination. As an example, the distribution unit 3 has a belt mechanism as a mechanism for conveying the coins K1.

Specifically, the distribution unit 3 is configured to distribute the coins K1 to the 1-yen storage 41 , the 50-yen storage 42 , the 5-yen storage 43 , and the 100-yen storage 44 , 10 in the middle of conveying the coins K1 in accordance with the denomination. The circle storage 45 and the 500 circle storage 46 are provided. For example, the distributing unit 3 is configured to distribute the coins K1 according to the denomination by dividing the coins K1 on the conveyance path by utilizing the difference in size of the coins K1 of the respective denominations.

The 1-yen storage 41, the 50-yen storage 42, the 5-yen storage 43, the 100-yen storage 44, the 10-yen storage 45, and the 500-yen storage 46 are configured to store coins of a predetermined single denomination that are different from each other. K1. The storage numbers of the storage boxes 4 ( 41 to 46 ) are managed by the control unit 7 in accordance with the currency value using the storage counting unit 81 and the discharge counting unit 82 and the like. In addition, the 1-yuan storage 41, the 50-yuan storage 42, the fifth-yuan storage 43, the 100-y It is discharged (carried out) to the coin delivery conveying unit 5 according to the currency value. As an example, the storage box 4 ( 41 to 46 ) has a belt mechanism as a mechanism for releasing the coins K1 , respectively.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the coin delivery conveying unit 5 is configured to convey the coins K1 discharged from the storage box 4 to the coin outlet 103 , the storage box 106 , or the escrow unit 2 . As an example, the coin delivery conveying unit 5 has a belt mechanism as a mechanism for conveying the coins K1.

The first coin dispensing switching gate 5a is provided in the coin dispensing conveying part 5 Exit portion of coin K1. The first coin dispensing switching gate 5 a is configured to switch the transfer destination of the coins K1 discharged from the storage box 4 to the escrow unit 2 (the path on the escrow unit 2 side), the coin outlet 103 and the storage box 106 . One of the sides (paths on the side of the coin outlet 103 and the storage box 106 ).

The second coin dispensing switching gate 5b is disposed on the downstream side of the first coin dispensing switching gate 5a. The second coin dispensing switching gate 5b is disposed on the upstream side of the coin dispensing port 103 and the storage box 106 (the communication path 100b of the casing 100a). The second coin dispensing switching gate 5b is configured to switch the transport destination of the coins K1 transported by the coin dispensing transport unit 5 released from the storage box 4 to one of the dispensing port 103 and the storage box 106 (communication path 100b). .

The storage counting unit 81 is provided at the outlet portion of the coin K1 of the distributing unit 3, and the 1-yen storage 41, the 50-yen storage 42, the 5-yen storage 43, the 100-yen storage 44, the 10-yen storage 45, and the 500-yen store In the vicinity of the entrance portion of the various coins K1 of the storage box 46 . The storage counting unit 81 is configured to count the allocated number of coins K1 allocated to the storage boxes 4 ( 41 to 46 ) of the denomination value. The storage counting unit 81 may be any type of sensor such as a transmissive photo sensor, a reflective photo sensor, and a coil type sensor as long as it can count the number of dispensed pieces.

The dispensing counting unit 82 is provided at the entrance portion of the coin K1 of the coin dispensing conveying unit 5, and is provided in the 1-yuan storage 41, the 50-yuan storage 42, the 5-yuan storage 43, the 100-yuan storage 44, and the 10-yuan storage 45. and near the exit portion of the various coins K1 of the 500-yen storage 46 . The release counting unit 82 is configured to count the number of released coins of the denomination value of the coins K1 from the storage boxes 4 ( 41 to 46 ). The discharge counting unit 82 may be any of a transmissive optical sensor, a reflective optical sensor, a coil type sensor, etc., as long as it can count the number of released coins K1. way sensor.

The discharge counter 83 is provided in the middle of the conveyance path of the coin K1 for connecting the second coin discharge switching gate 5b and the storage box 106 . The ejection counting unit 83 is configured to count the number of coins K1 ejected into the storage box 106 . The ejection counting unit 83 may be any type of sensor such as a transmissive photo sensor, a reflective photo sensor, and a coil-type sensor as long as it can count the number of coins K1 ejected.

The coin handling apparatus 100 (control unit 7 ) is configured to check the consistency of the total number of dispensed coins counted by the dispenser counting unit 83 and the total number of dispensed coins counted by the dispenser count unit 82 , and to manage storage. The total number of coins stored in bank 4. In addition, the coin handling apparatus 100 (control unit 7 ) is configured so that the total number of dispensed coins counted by the dispensing counting unit 83 matches the total number of dispensed coins counted by the dispensing counting unit 82 , It is determined that the dispensing of the coins K1 to the storage box 106 is completed. Next, the coin handling apparatus 100 (control unit 7 ) judges that the total number of dispensed coins counted by the dispenser counting unit 83 and the total number of dispensed coins counted by the dispenser counting unit 82 agree with each other. Overflow processing ends.

The collection processing completion detection unit 84 shown in FIG. 4 is configured to detect whether or not the process of discharging the coins K1 from the storage 4 to the storage tank 106 and collecting the coins K1 from the storage storage 106 has been completed. In short, the collection processing end detection unit 84 is a detection unit for detecting whether or not the collection processing is completed. The display unit 105 (see FIG. 1 ) is configured to continuously display the contents of the collection process until the collection process end detection unit 84 detects that the collection process has ended.

The residual detection part 84a is comprised so that it may detect whether the coin K1 remains in the storage tank 106 or not. That is, the residual detection part 84a is comprised so that the presence or absence of the coin K1 in the storage tank 106 may be detected. The residual detection unit 84a may be any type of detection unit as long as it can detect whether or not the coin K1 remains in the storage box 106 . As a specific example, the residual detection unit 84a includes a coil unit (not shown) provided on the lower surface of the storage box 106, and is configured to detect whether or not the coin K1 is placed on the upper side by magnetic force. The residual detection part 84a may be provided in any one of the reservoir 106 and the casing 100a.

The installation detection part 84b is comprised so that it may detect whether the storage tank 106 is located in the installation position of the storage coin K1. The installation position is an arrangement position of the storage tank 106 in the casing 100a, and is a position where the entire storage tank 106 is accommodated in the casing 100a. In addition, the installation position is also the position when the coin K1 is discharged into the storage tank 106 .

The installation detection portion 84b is provided in the vicinity of the rear end portion in the casing 100a. The installation detection unit 84b may be any type of detection unit as long as it can detect that the storage tank 106 is located at the installation position. As a specific example, the installation detection part 84b may be a detection part which can acquire the contact state of the installation detection part 84b and the storage tank 106. FIG. In addition, the installation detection part 84b may be a detection part which can measure the distance between the installation detection part 84b and the storage tank 106. FIG.

The memory unit 6 is configured to store information on the number of coins K1 counted by the storage counting unit 81 , the discharging counting unit 82 , and the discharging counting unit 83 , respectively. In addition, the memory unit 6 is configured to store the setting information of the first number and the second number. In addition, the memory unit 6 is configured to store setting data for the number of coins K1 of each denomination released during the overflow process and the recovery process. News. In addition, various setting information stored in the memory part 6 can be changed according to the operation of the operation part 104 of the coin handling apparatus 100 or the operation of the POS temporary storage device R.

The control unit 7 includes a CPU and a memory, and controls the driving of each unit of the coin handling apparatus 100 .

The control part 7 is comprised so that a collection|recovery process may be performed. The control section 7 is configured to discharge the coins K1 from the storage box 4 to the storage box 106 during the recovery process, and to detect that the storage box 106 has been installed in the casing 100a by the recovery process completion detection section 84 . When there is no more coin K1 in the storage tank 106 at the installation position, it is determined that the collection process is completed.

The control unit 7 is configured to perform overflow processing. The control unit 7 is configured such that, in the overflow process, when the number of coins K1 stored in the storage box 4 reaches the first number or more indicating that the storage box 4 is substantially full, the number of coins K1 stored in the storage box 4 reaches the first number or more. The coin K1 of the denomination is discharged from the storage box 4 to the storage box 106, whereby it is determined that the overflow process is completed.

The control unit 7 is configured so that, when the money checked by the coin discriminating unit 1a is stored in the storage box 4, the coins K1 stored in the storage box 4 become a predetermined second number or more that is larger than the first number. In this case, the coin K1 is discharged to the storage box 106 without passing through the storage box 4 .

(Processing flow of coin withdrawal processing, overflow processing and recycling processing)

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the process flow of the coin dispensing process, the overflow process, and the collection process performed by the control part 7 is demonstrated. That is, the discharge process of the coin K1 by the control part 7 is demonstrated. For each The symbols of the structure refer to Fig. 2 or Fig. 3. In addition, the 1st coin discharge switching gate 5a is not set to the escrow part 2 side, but is switched to the state of the coin outlet 103 and the storage box 106 side.

First, in step S1, the control unit 7 determines that the process proceeds to step S2 when the release process is the coin withdrawal process, and when the release process is the overflow process or the collection process, it is determined that the process proceeds to step S2. It is determined that the process proceeds to step S7. The control unit 7 determines whether the release process is the coin withdrawal process, the overflow process or the recovery process according to the signal from the operation unit 104 or the signal from the POS temporary storage device R. In addition, during the period from the start to the end of the coin dispensing process, the overflow process, and the collection process, the contents of the coin dispensing process, the overflow process, and the collection process are displayed on the display unit 105, respectively.

Next, in step S2, the conveyance destination of the 2nd coin-discharge switching gate 5b is switched to the coin-discharge port 103 by the control part 7. As shown in FIG. Next, the process proceeds to step S3.

Next, in step S3, the coin discharge conveyance part 5 is driven by the control part 7. Next, the process proceeds to step S4.

Next, in step S4 , the coin K1 for change is released from the storage box 4 by the control unit 7 . Next, the process proceeds to step S5.

Next, in step S5, it is judged by the control part 7 whether the discharge|emission of all the coins K1 discharged|emitted from the storage box 4 to the coin outlet 103 is complete|finished. When the discharge of all the discharged coins K1 to the coin outlet 103 is not completed, step S5 is repeated. When all the discharged coins K1 have been discharged to the coin outlet 103, the process proceeds to step S6.

Next, in step S6, by the control part 7, on the display The part 105 displays the content of the completion of the dispensing process (coin dispensing process) of the coin K1. As described above, the dispensing process (coin dispensing process) of the coin K1 is completed.

Next, in step S7, the conveyance destination of the 2nd money discharge switching gate 5b is switched to the storage tank 106 by the control part 7. As shown in FIG. Next, the process proceeds to step S8.

Next, in step S8, the coin discharge conveyance part 5 is driven by the control part 7. Next, the process proceeds to step S9.

Next, in step S9 , the coin K1 is discharged from the storage box 4 by the control unit 7 . In addition, the number of coins K1 to be dispensed is based on the number of coins instructed for each process, the number of coins released by the operation unit (not shown) of the POS temporary storage device R (not shown) or the operation unit 104 of the coin handling device 100. or a preset number. Next, the process proceeds to step S10.

Next, in step S10, it is judged by the control part 7 whether the discharge|emission of all the coins K1 discharged|released from the storage box 4 to the storage box 106 is complete|finished. When the discharge to the storage tank 106 of all the discharged coins K1 is not completed, step S10 is repeated. In addition, the coin K1 stored in the storage box 106 is managed according to the currency value by the control unit 7 . That is, when the controller 7 is transported from the storage box 4 to the storage box 106, the denomination and the number of pieces instructed to be transported to the storage box 106 and the respective denominations managed in the storage box 106 (stored in the storage box 106) and the number of pieces are added successively. In addition, the completion detection condition of the conveyance process of the coin K1 of the hoarding box 106 is completed when conveyance of the denomination and the number of coins instructed (set) is completed. The denomination and the number of coins used to complete the conveyance are counted by the release counting unit 82 . When the discharge to the storage tank 106 of all the discharged coins K1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S11.

In step S11, when the release process is the overflow process, it is determined by the control unit 7 that the process proceeds to step S6. And in step S6, the control part 7 displays on the display part 105 the content of the completion|finish of the dispensing process (overflow process) of the coin K1. In the above, the dispensing process (overflow process) of the coin K1 is completed.

In step S11, when the release process is the recovery process, the control unit 7 determines that the process proceeds to step S12.

Next, in step S12, it is judged by the control part 7 using the installation detection part 84b whether the storage tank 106 is located in the installation position of the storage coin K1. That is, it is determined whether or not the storage box 106 is arranged at a predetermined position for receiving the coins K1 discharged from the storage box 4 . When the storage tank 106 is not located at the installation position, step S12 is repeated, and when it is located at the installation position, the process proceeds to step S13.

Next, in step S13, it is judged by the control part 7 whether the coin K1 remains in the storage tank 106 using the residual detection part 84a. That is, by step S12 and step S13, it is judged whether the storage tank 106 has been pulled out (removed) from the housing|casing 100a, and the coin K1 is taken out from the storage tank 106. When the coin K1 remains in the storage tank 106, the process returns to step S12. When there is no coin K1 remaining in the storage tank 106, the process proceeds to step S6. In addition, the number of coins K1 recovered by the recovery process is the number instructed at the start of the recovery process (or the predetermined number of coins discharged at the preset recovery process) and the time at which the recovery process is started. The total number of pieces already stored in the storage tank 106 . There are cases where zero coins K1 have been stored in the storage tank 106 when the collection process is started. In addition, in hard The coins K1 are collected from the hoarding box 106, and when there is no coin K1 remaining in the hoarding box 106, the number of coins of each denomination stored in the hoarding box 106 is reset to zero (set to zero). Next, in step S6, the control part 7 displays on the display part 105 the content of the completion|finish of the discharge process (recovery process) of the coin K1. In the above, the dispensing process (recovery process) of the coin K1 is completed.

(Effect of the first embodiment)

In the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

In the first embodiment, the collection processing end detection unit 84 is provided as described above, and the collection processing end detection unit 84 detects that the coin K1 is discharged from the storage box 4 to the storage box 106 and the coin K1 is discharged from the storage box 106 . The coin K1 is recycled whether this process has ended. Thereby, the coin processing apparatus 100 can recognize the state in which the collection of the coins K1 from the storage tank 106 has been completed by the collection processing completion detection unit 84, and can therefore end the collection processing according to the completion of the collection processing of the coins K1 from the storage tank 106. As a result, it is possible to suppress the coins K1 discharged to the storage tank 106 by the recovery process from being mixed with the coins K1 discharged to the storage tank 106 by processes other than the recovery processing.

Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, as mentioned above, the collection|recovery process completion detection part 84 contains the residual detection part 84a which detects whether the coin K1 remains in the storage tank 106 or not. Thereby, the state where the coin K1 remains in the storage tank 106 can be prevented from occurring when the collection process is started by the residual detection unit 84a. In addition, it is possible to detect whether or not the coin K1 remains in the storage box 106 by the remaining detection section 84a, so that there is no coin K1 in the storage box 106. In this state, the recycling process ends. As a result, it is possible to prevent the coins K1 discharged to the storage tank 106 by the recovery process from being mixed with the coins K1 discharged to the storage tank 106 by processes other than the recovery processing. That is, omission of collection of the coins K1 from the storage tank 106 in the collection process can be prevented.

Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, as mentioned above, the collection|recovery process completion detection part 84 contains the installation detection part 84b which detects whether the storage tank 106 is located in the installation position of the storage coin K1. Thereby, the installation detection part 84b can prevent the storage tank 106 from finishing the collection|recovery process in the state which is not in the installation position. As a result, in the next collection process or the like, the coins K1 released from the storage box 4 can be reliably discharged into the storage box 106 and stored.

In addition, in the first embodiment, as described above, the control unit 7 for performing the collection process is further provided, and the control unit 7 is configured to discharge the coins K1 from the storage box 4 to the storage box 106 during the recovery process, and then borrow the coins K1 from the storage box 4 to the storage box 106. When it is detected by the collection processing end detection unit 84 that the storage tank 106 is installed at the installation position of the apparatus main body and the storage tank 106 runs out of coins K1, it is determined that the collection processing is completed. Thereby, under the control of the control unit 7, it is possible to prevent the coins K1 discharged to the storage tank 106 by the recovery process from being mixed with the coins K1 discharged to the storage tank 106 by processing other than the recovery process, and to prevent the storage tank 106 The collection process ends in a state where the installation position is not in place.

In addition, in the first embodiment, as described above, the control unit 7 is configured to perform overflow processing in addition to the recovery processing. When the storage box 4 is substantially full of the first number or more, the coins K1 having reached the denomination of the first number or more are discharged from the storage box 4 to the storage box 106, whereby it is determined that the overflow process is completed. Thereby, under the control of the control unit 7, the overflow process can be completed at a timing different from that of the recovery process. That is, in the overflow process, unlike the collection process that ends when the coin K1 is collected from the storage tank 106 , the process can be completed with the coin K1 remaining in the storage tank 106 .

In addition, in the first embodiment, as described above, the coin identification unit 1a is further provided, and the coin identification unit 1a is disposed on the upstream side of the storage 4 and discriminates the denomination of the coin K1 inserted into the coin slot 101, The discriminated coins K1 are counted, and the control unit 7 is configured to store the coins K1 counted by the coin discriminating unit 1a in the storage box 4, and the coin K1 stored in the storage box 4 becomes a predetermined number greater than the first number. In the case of more than the second number of coins, the coins K1 are discharged to the storage box 106 without passing through the storage box 4 . Thereby, it is possible to prevent the coins K1 exceeding the first number from being stored in the storage box 4 or the coins K1 exceeding the amount that can be stored in the storage box 4 from being transported to the storage box 4 .

Further, in the first embodiment, as described above, the control unit 7 is configured to perform the overflow processing in addition to the recovery processing, and is configured to perform the overflow processing so that the predetermined number of coins of the designated denomination are used for the overflow processing. The money is discharged from the storage box 4 to the storage box 106, whereby it is determined that the overflow process is completed. Thereby, under the control of the control unit 7, the overflow process can be completed at a timing different from that of the recovery process. In addition, it is possible to prevent the overflow process from ending in the middle of discharging money from the storage box 4 to the storage box 106 .

In addition, in the first embodiment, as described above, the display unit 105 is further provided, and the display unit 105 detects when the coin K1 is released from the storage box 4 until the recovery process is completed, when the detection section 84 detects the transfer from the storage box 106. During the period until the collection of the coin K1 is completed, a predetermined display about the collection process is performed. Thereby, the user can easily grasp whether the recycling process is not completed by the display unit 105 .

[Second Embodiment]

The second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7 . In the second embodiment, unlike the above-described first embodiment in which the coin handling apparatus 100 for handling coins K1 is provided with a storage tank 106, a storage tank is provided for the banknote processing apparatus 200 for handling banknotes K2. The example of 106 will be explained. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are assigned to the parts having the same structure as those of the above-described first embodiment. Note that the banknote K2 is an example of "money" within the scope of the patent application. In addition, the banknote processing apparatus 200 is an example of the "money processing apparatus" in the scope of the patent application.

The banknote handling apparatus 200 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention shown in FIG. 7 is provided with the banknote conveyance part 201, the storage box 4 (204a and 204b), and the storage box 206. As shown in FIG.

The banknote conveyance part 201 is comprised so that the banknote K2 may be conveyed by connecting each of the storages 204a and 204b to the coin slot 101, the coin outlet 103, and the storage box 206.

The storage box 204a is configured to store the thousand-yen bills K2 inserted from the slot 101 . The storage box 204a is configured to store banknotes other than the thousand-yen banknotes K2 (two-thousand-yen banknotes K2, five-thousand-yen banknotes K2, and ten-thousand-yen banknotes K2) inserted from the slot 101.

The storage tank 206 is configured to be detachable from the casing 100a. The storage box 206 includes an openable and closable door portion 206a, and is configured so that the banknotes K2 can be taken out from the storage box 206 by opening the door portion 206a. In addition, when the door part 206a is opened and the banknote K2 is taken out, the installation detection part 84b is in the state which detects whether the storage tank 206 is located in the installation position.

The residual detection part 84a is comprised so that it may irradiate light to the banknote K2, for example, and detect whether the banknote K2 remains by the reflected light.

The banknote processing apparatus 200 is configured to detect whether or not the storage box 206 is located at the installation position by the installation detection unit 84b, and to detect whether there is no banknote K2 remaining in the storage box 106 by the residual detection unit 84a. This ends the recycling process.

(Effect of the second embodiment)

In the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

In the second embodiment, as in the above-described first embodiment, a collection processing end detection unit 84 is provided, and the collection processing end detection unit 84 detects that the banknotes K2 are discharged from the storage box 4 to the storage box 206 and then Has the process of collecting the banknotes K2 from the repository 206 been completed? Thereby, the banknotes K2 discharged to the storage box 206 by the collection process can be suppressed from being mixed with the banknotes K2 discharged to the storage box 206 by a process other than the recovery process.

[Variation]

In the embodiments disclosed this time, all viewpoints are illustrative and should not be construed as limitations. The scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments The description is as shown in the scope of the patent application, and also includes the meaning equivalent to the scope of the patent application and all the changes (modifications) within the scope.

For example, in the above-described first and second embodiments, the example in which the collection processing end detection unit includes both the residual detection unit and the installation detection unit is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the recovery processing end detection unit may include only one of the residual detection unit and the installation detection unit. In addition, in the case where the money processing device includes only the installation detection unit, the money processing device may be configured to detect, by the installation detection unit, that the storage tank is moved from the installation position after the discharge of coins to the storage is completed. move, and then detect whether the storage tank has returned to the installation position, thereby ending the recycling process.

In addition, in the said 1st and 2nd embodiment, although the money processing apparatus was shown as the example comprised so that the money of Japanese yen can be accommodated, this invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the money processing device may be configured to accept money other than Japanese yen.

In addition, in the said 1st and 2nd embodiment, the display part shows the example which notifies the user that the money processing apparatus is performing various processing, but this invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, it is also possible to notify the user that the money processing device is performing various processing through the sound generating unit.

In addition, in the above-mentioned first and second embodiments, for convenience of explanation, the control process of the money processing device of the control unit will be described using a "flow-driven" flow chart in which processing is performed sequentially according to the process flow. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the processing of the control unit may be performed by an "event driven type" processing in which processing is performed in units of events. In this case, it is possible to completely Event-driven, or a combination of event-driven and process-driven.

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Claims (8)

A money processing device is provided with: a storage room, a coin outlet, a storage room, a switch gate, a recovery processing end detection part, and a display part; The coin port is used to discharge the money released from the storage box to the outside of the device; the storage box is arranged to be installed on the main body of the device, and is used to store the money released from the storage box inside the device; the switching The gate is arranged on the upstream side of the coin outlet and the storage tank, and is used to switch the transfer destination of the money released from the storage box to one of the coin outlet and the storage tank; The notification part detects that the money collection from the said storage has been completed based on the detection that the money has been discharged from the said storage to the said storage and the discharged money has not remained in the said storage; the display part is connected to the The collection processing end detection unit detects that the money collection from the storage tank has ended based on the fact that there is no money remaining in the storage tank, and displays the content that the money collection has ended. The money processing device according to claim 1, wherein the collection processing end detection unit comprises: a residual detection unit that detects whether money remains in the storage tank. If the money handling device described in item 1 or item 2 of the scope of the claim, The collection processing end detection unit includes an installation detection unit that detects whether the storage tank is located at an installation position where money is stored. The money processing device according to claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising a control unit that performs a collection process, wherein the control unit is configured to discharge money from the storage to the collection process during the collection process The storage tank determines that the recovery process is completed when the collection processing end detection unit detects that the storage tank has been installed at the installation position of the device main body and there is no money in the storage tank. The money processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the control unit is configured to perform an overflow process in addition to the recovery process, and is configured to store in the storage during the overflow process. When the money in the bank reaches the first number or more indicating that the storage box is full, the money that has reached the value of the first number or more is discharged from the storage box to the storage box, and it is judged that it is The aforementioned overflow processing ends. The money processing device according to claim 5, further comprising a discriminating counting unit, the discriminating counting unit is arranged on the upstream side of the storage box, and discriminates the currency value of the money put into the coin slot, and count The control unit is configured to store the money counted by the determination and counting unit in the storage box, and the money stored in the storage box is a predetermined second number larger than the first number. In the case of more than the number of coins, the money is discharged to the storage box without passing through the storage box. The money processing device according to claim 4, wherein the control unit is configured to perform an overflow process in addition to the recovery process, and is configured to perform a predetermined number of pieces of money during the overflow process. The money of the designated denomination is discharged from the said storage to the said storage tank, and it is judged that the said overflow process is complete|finished by this. The money processing device according to claim 4, wherein the display unit detects that the money has been collected from the depository from the time when the money is released from the depository to the end of the collection process. During the period until the end, the predetermined display regarding the above-mentioned recovery process is performed.

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