TWM569041U - Coin processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

There are: a distribution passage (41), a temporary storage gate (44), and a control unit (46); the distribution passage (41) allows the coin that is recognized as a genuine coin to pass; the temporary storage gate (44) is It is arranged to be movable between an entering posture that enters the distribution passage (41) and a retracted posture that is retracted from the distribution passage (41), and is in an ordinary state by temporarily storing the spring pressure of the spring to become an entering posture; The portion (46) has a temporary storage solenoid (441) that allows the temporary storage gate (44) to be in the entering posture and the temporary storage gate (44) to be in the retracted posture in the energized state, and is received in the non-energized state. When the command is temporarily stored, the save operation is performed, and when the coin passes through the distribution path (41), the temporary storage solenoid (441) is maintained in the non-energized state, and when the temporary storage prohibition command is received, the non-storage operation is performed. When the passage (41) is distributed, the temporary storage solenoid (441) is maintained in the driving state.

Description

Coin processing device

[0001] The present invention relates to a coin processing device, and more specifically, to a coin processing device suitable for use in, for example, a vending machine.

[0002] Heretofore, as a coin processing device suitable for use in, for example, a vending machine, it is known to include a coin recognition unit, a coin distribution unit, and a coin storage unit (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).　　 [0003] The coin discriminating part guides the coin inserted through the coin insertion port to the discriminating passage, and the coin is recognized by the discriminating means through the discriminating passage to identify the authenticity and denomination of the coin. The coin distributing part introduces coins recognized as real coins and denominations by the coin discriminating part, passes them through the distributing channel, and distributes the coins according to the recognition result of the coin discriminating part. The coin storage unit stores coins distributed by the coin distribution unit in denominations in a coin tube.　　 [0004] In such a coin processing device, the coin dispensing section is generally provided with a temporary storage gate. The temporary storage gate is set to move forward and backward with respect to the distribution passage, and is often snapped to enter and move with respect to the distribution passage by means of snapping. Therefore, the temporary storage gate enters the entry posture of moving to the distribution path in the normal state. In the case of a driving source, that is, a solenoid, the temporary storage gate is attracted by the solenoid by the plunger connected to the temporary storage gate, and overcomes the elastic pressure from the elastic pressure means, from the distribution path Move backward to become the retreat posture. [0005] In such a coin processing device having a temporary storage gate, a coin of a predetermined denomination recognized as a genuine coin by the coin identification unit has a temporary storage function of temporarily storing the temporary storage gate in the entering position (hosting Features).　　 [0006] In addition, in the case of performing a coin return operation, etc., the temporary storage gate can be set to a retreat posture, and the stored coin can be sent to a predetermined coin return port to be returned.　　 [0007] With such a coin processing device, in the case where a coin recognized as a genuine coin is actually a processed metal that is not a genuine coin, such metal can be sent out to the refund port for refund. This result can prevent the coins stored in the coin storage section from being sent out to the coin exit without worrying about the exchange of the metal and the coins stored in the coin storage section. [Prior Art Document] [Patent Document] 　　 [0008] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-74466

[Problems to be Solved by the New Type] 　　[0009] Depending on the country of installation of the vending machine equipped with the above-mentioned coin processing device, there is no need to worry about the large amount of coins being thrown into the coin processing device, without having to temporarily reserve the predetermined coins in the coin distribution section Save the situation in the temporary preservation gate. [0010] However, in the coin processing apparatus described above, the temporary storage gate is in the normal position to enter the distribution path, so when the temporary storage function is stopped, the temporary storage gate and its surrounding structural elements must be performed Due to structural changes, there is a concern that setting changes for the presence or absence of the temporary save function become complicated.　　 [0011] In view of the above facts, the object of the present invention is to provide a coin processing device that can easily change the setting of the presence or absence of the temporary storage function. [Means for Solving the Problem] In order to achieve the above object, the coin processing device according to the present invention is provided with a coin distributing unit; the coin distributing unit has: a distributing passage, a temporary storage gate, and a driving means; The inserted coin recognized as real money passes through; the temporary storage gate is set to be movable between: the entry posture into the distribution path and the retreat posture to retreat from the distribution path, and in normal state by snapping The spring pressure of the means becomes the entering position; when the driving means is in the driving stop state, the temporary storage gate is allowed to be in the entering position; on the other hand, when the driving is performed, the temporary storage gate overcomes the springing means The spring pressure moves to the retreat posture; the coin processing device is characterized by having a control means that performs a saving operation when a temporary saving command is received, and also maintains the driving means when a coin passes through the distribution path In the driving stop state, the coin is temporarily stored by the temporary storage gate; on the other hand, when the temporary storage prohibition command is received, a non-saving operation is performed, and the driving means is maintained in the driving state at least when the coin passes through the distribution path. Then, the temporary storage gate is kept in the retracted posture. [0013] In addition, the present invention is characterized in that the coin processing device is that the control means performs the saving operation when the temporary saving command is received from the superior device; on the other hand, the temporary saving is received from the superior device When the command is prohibited, the above non-save operation is performed. [Effect of the new type] According to the present invention, the control means performs a saving operation when a temporary saving command is received, and also maintains the driving means to stop the driving means when the coin passes through the distribution path, and the temporary saving gate temporarily saves the coin On the other hand, when a temporary saving prohibition command is received, the non-saving operation is performed. At least when the coin passes through the distribution path, the driving means is maintained in the driving state, and the temporary storage gate is kept in the retracted posture, so unlike the previous The structural change of the storage gate and its surrounding structural elements produces the effect of making it easy to change the setting of the presence or absence of the temporary storage function.

[0016] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the coin processing device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. [0017] FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of the present invention, that is, a coin processing device, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the internal structure of the main part of the coin processing device shown in FIG. 1 from the front.　　 [0018] The coin processing device exemplified here is applicable to, for example, a vending machine and the like, and is provided with a frame body, that is, the device body 10.　　 [0019] The structure of the device body 10 includes a coin recognition unit 20, a coin distribution unit 40, a coin storage unit 50, and a coin discharge unit 60.　　 [0020] The coin discriminating section 20 discriminates coins that are inserted from the coin insertion port 11 formed in the device body 10, and is provided with a recognition path 21 and a recognition sensor 22. The identification passage 21 is a passage through which coins inserted from the coin insertion port 11 pass. The identification sensor 22 is provided in the vicinity of the identification channel 21 and is used to identify the authenticity and denomination of coins passing through the identification channel 21. The recognition result made by the recognition sensor 22 is given as a recognition signal to the control unit 46 described later (refer to FIG. 4). [0021] The coin dispensing unit 40 is provided below the coin discriminating unit 20. This coin distribution unit 40 is a coin that is recognized as a real coin by the recognition sensor 22 of the coin recognition unit 20, and is distributed according to the recognition result of the denomination of the recognition sensor 22, and is provided with a distribution passage 41 and a distribution gate member 42 .　　 [0022] The distribution path 41 is for passing coins recognized by the coin recognition unit 20 as genuine coins. A passing sensor 43 is provided in the vicinity of the upstream portion of the distribution passage 41. The passing sensor 43 detects the passing of coins from the coin recognition unit 20 to the coin dispensing unit 40, and gives the control unit 46 the detection signal (passing on signal). [0023] The distribution gate member 42 is plural, and is provided in a form in which the distribution passage 41 moves forward and backward. These dispensing shutter members 42 are used to guide coins to the coin storage portion 50 or the outside in accordance with the denomination of the coins, and are driven by the solenoid 421 for dispensing operation as shown in FIG. 3. [0024] In addition to the above-described configuration, such a coin dispensing unit 40 is provided with a temporary storage gate 44, a temporary storage solenoid (driving means) 441, and a temporary storage distribution gate 45.　　 [0025] The temporary storage gate 44 is provided in such a manner that the distribution passage 41 moves forward and backward. In more detail, the temporary storage gate 44 is provided so as to be movable between an entrance posture that enters the distribution passage 41 and a retreat posture that retreats from the distribution passage 41. Here, a temporary storage plunger (not shown) is connected to the temporary storage gate 44. This temporary storage gate 44 is provided in such a manner that the distribution passage 41 through which coins of a predetermined denomination (for example, a high-denomination denomination) pass does not move through the distribution passage 41 through which all coins pass. [0026] The temporary saving solenoid 441 is turned on by the drive command given from the control unit 46 (driving state), and on the other hand, turned off by the drive stop command given from the control unit 46 Status (drive stopped status). When the temporary storage solenoid 441 is in the energized state, the temporary storage plunger is attracted to the rear. In addition, such a temporary storage solenoid is urged forward at any time by a temporary storage spring (bumping means) not shown. When the temporary storage solenoid 441 is not in an energized state, it is located at a position displaced forward. Therefore, the gate 44 is temporarily kept in the normal position to enter the posture. [0027] The temporary storage distribution gate 45 is similar to the temporary storage gate 44 and is provided in such a manner that the distribution passage 41 through which coins of a predetermined denomination pass through moves forward and backward. The temporary storage and distribution gate 45 is for distributing coins temporarily stored in the temporary storage gate 44. Such a temporary storage distribution gate 45 is connected to the distribution operation solenoid 421 via the link mechanism 451 and moves forward and backward in accordance with the driving of the distribution operation solenoid 421.　　 [0028] The coin storage section 50 is a section for storing coins, and is provided below the coin distribution section 40. The coin storage unit 50 stores coins in denominations, and is provided with a coin tube (not shown) for storing coins in denominations.　　 [0029] The coin discharge part 60 is provided below the coin storage part 50. The coin discharge unit 60 discharges the coins stored in the coin storage unit 50 according to the received instruction.　　 [0030] FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control system of an embodiment of the present invention, that is, a feature of a coin processing device. [0031] As shown in FIG. 4, the coin processing apparatus includes a control unit 46. The control unit 46 performs a save operation process or a non-save operation process described later in accordance with a program or data stored in the memory 47, and includes a communication processing unit 461, an input processing unit 462, a setting processing unit 463, and a drive process Department 464. [0032] The communication processing unit 461 performs communication processing with the main control unit 100 of the vending machine to which the coin processing device is applied. The input processing unit 462 performs input processing from the signal (passing on signal) given by the sensor 43. The setting processing unit 463 performs setting processing of the save mode and the non-save mode in accordance with an instruction received from the main control unit 100 through the communication processing unit 461. The drive processing unit 464 sends a drive command or a drive stop command to the temporary storage solenoid 441 to bring the temporary storage solenoid 441 into a power-on state or a non-power-on state. [0033] In the coin processing device having the above configuration, when the control unit 46 receives the temporary saving command from the main control unit 100 through the communication processing unit 461, the setting processing unit 463 sets the saving mode. The control unit 46 set in the save mode in this way performs the following save operation process. [0034] In this save operation process, the control unit 46 sends a drive stop command to the temporary save solenoid 441 through the drive processing unit 464, and the temporary save solenoid 441 is maintained in a non-energized state. With this, the temporary storage gate 44 maintains the entrance posture into the distribution passage 41. [0035] With this, coins of a predetermined denomination (hereinafter referred to as target denomination coins) that have been inserted from the coin insertion port 11 and that are recognized by the coin recognition unit 20 (recognition sensor 22) as authenticity and denomination are referred to In the case of the distribution path 41, the temporary storage gate 44 in the posture will store the target denomination coin. [0036] Then, when the user receives a coin return instruction from the main control unit 100 due to the user's refund operation, or receives a coin save instruction from the main control unit 100 due to the user's purchase operation In this case, the control unit 46 gives a drive command to the temporary storage solenoid 441 through the drive processing unit 464, so that the temporary storage solenoid 441 is turned on only for a predetermined time. The predetermined time here is a sufficient time for passing the stored target denomination coins, for example, about 1 to 5 seconds.　　[0037] With this, the temporary storage gate 44 can be in a retreat posture only at a predetermined time, and pass the stored target denomination coins. In this way, although not specifically described this time, by distributing the solenoid 421 for the distributing operation, the temporary storage distributing gate 45 is moved to send the passing target denomination coins to the coin tube of the coin storage section 50 Or the scheduled refund port. [0038] On the other hand, when the control unit 46 receives the temporary save prohibition command from the main control unit 100 through the communication processing unit 461, the setting processing unit 463 sets the non-save mode. The control unit 46 thus set to the non-save mode performs the following non-save operation processing. [0039] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the non-save operation process performed by the control unit 46 shown in FIG. 4. [0040] In the non-save operation process, the control unit 46 inputs the pass-open signal through the sensor 43 through the input processing unit 462 (step S101: Yes), that is, from the coin insertion port 11 When the coin of the denomination and the target denomination recognized by the coin identification unit 20 (identification sensor 22) is introduced into the distribution path 41, the drive processing unit 464 sends a drive command to the temporarily stored solenoid 441, At the same time, time measurement is started through a measuring unit (not shown) (step S102, step S103). [0041] In this way, since the drive command is sent to the temporary storage solenoid 441, the temporary storage solenoid 441 becomes a power-on state (driving state), and the temporary storage plunger is attracted, so the temporary storage gate 44 becomes the retreat posture . As a result, coins of the target denomination introduced into the distribution path 41 are not stored by the temporary storage gate 44 and pass through the distribution path 41. [0042] Then, when the measured time has passed the previously set time (step S104: Yes), the control unit 46 sends a drive stop command to the temporarily saved solenoid 441 through the drive processing unit 464, and The time measurement through the measurement unit is ended (step S105, step S106), and then the program is returned to end this process. The time set here is not specifically determined, but the time for passing a plurality of target denomination coins is, for example, about 10 to 90 seconds. [0043] In this way, since the drive stop command is sent to the temporary storage solenoid 441, the temporary storage solenoid 441 becomes a non-energized state (driving stop state), and the temporary storage gate 44 is urged by the temporary storage spring to enter the posture . [0044] With such a non-save operation process, the temporary save gate 44 can be maintained in the retreat posture before the set time elapses, so the target denomination coins can be passed without saving.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, that is, the coin processing device, the control unit 46 performs the saving operation when receiving the temporary saving command from the main control unit 100, and also causes the temporary saving spiral when the coin passes through the distribution path 41 The tube 441 is maintained in a non-energized state, and the target denomination coin is temporarily stored by the temporary storage gate 44. On the other hand, when the temporary storage prohibition instruction is received from the main control unit 100, a non-saving operation is performed when the target denomination coin passes through the distribution path 41 At this time, the temporary storage solenoid 441 is maintained in an energized state, and the temporary storage gate 44 is maintained in a retracted posture, so unlike the conventional structural changes of the temporary storage gate and its surrounding structural elements, the presence or absence of the temporary storage function can be made Changes to your settings easily.

The above is a description of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various changes can be made.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the save operation process and the non-save operation process are performed by the command given by the superior device of the slave control unit 46, that is, the master control unit 100, but in the present invention, the The input means such as the operation unit performs the save operation process and the non-save operation process without giving instructions to the control means via the superior device.

10‧‧‧device main body

11‧‧‧ Coin insertion port

20‧‧‧Coin Identification Department

21‧‧‧ Identification Path

22‧‧‧Identification sensor

40‧‧‧Coin Distribution Department

41‧‧‧ Distribution channel

42‧‧‧Distribution gate components

43‧‧‧Through the sensor

44‧‧‧Temporarily save the gate

441‧‧‧Temporary preservation of solenoid (driving means)

45‧‧‧Temporarily save the distribution gate

46‧‧‧Control Department

461‧‧‧Communication Processing Department

462‧‧‧Input Processing Department

463‧‧‧Setting Processing Department

464‧‧‧Drive Processing Department

50‧‧‧Coin storage

60‧‧‧Coin discharge

[0015] [FIG. 1] FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of the present invention, that is, a coin processing device.　　 [Figure 2] Figure 2 is an explanatory view showing the internal structure of the main part of the coin processing apparatus shown in Figure 1 from the front.　　 [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the main part of the coin processing apparatus shown in Figure 1 from the rear.　　 [FIG. 4] FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the control system of the embodiment of the present invention, that is, the characteristics of the coin processing device.　　 [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the non-save operation process performed by the control unit shown in Figure 4.

Claims (2)

A coin processing device is provided with a coin distributing part; the above coin distributing part has: a distributing path, a temporary storage gate, and a driving means; and the above distributing path allows coins that are recognized as genuine coins to be inserted to pass through; Set to be movable between: the entry posture into the distribution path and the retreat posture to retreat from the distribution path, and in the normal state by the resilience of the resilience means to become the above-mentioned entry posture; 　　 the above-mentioned driving means, become In the driving stop state, the temporary storage gate is allowed to be in the above-mentioned entering posture. On the other hand, in the case of driving, the temporary storage gate is moved into the retreat posture against the urging force of the urging means; the characteristics are: 　　The coin processing device is provided with control means, the above control means, performs a saving operation when a temporary saving command is received, and also keeps the driving means in the driving stop state when the coin passes through the distribution path, and the temporary saving gate temporarily stores the On the other hand, when the temporary storage prohibition command is received, the non-saving operation is performed, at least when the coin passes through the distribution path, the driving means is maintained in the driving state, and the temporary storage gate is maintained in the retracted posture. A coin processing device according to item 1 of the patent application, wherein the control means performs the saving operation when the temporary saving command is received from the superior device; on the other hand, the temporary saving prohibition command is received from the superior device Case, the above non-save operation is performed.