WO2000008608A1 - Coin distributor for coin actuated machines - Google Patents

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WO2000008608A1
WO2000008608A1 PCT/ES1999/000228 ES9900228W WO0008608A1 WO 2000008608 A1 WO2000008608 A1 WO 2000008608A1 ES 9900228 W ES9900228 W ES 9900228W WO 0008608 A1 WO0008608 A1 WO 0008608A1
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Eugenio Guelbenzu Michelena
José Luis Pina Insausti
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Azkoyen Medios De Pago, S.A.
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Priority to DE69903788T priority Critical patent/DE69903788T2/en
Priority to AU46176/99A priority patent/AU753528B2/en
Priority to BR9906643-2A priority patent/BR9906643A/en
Priority to HU0004399A priority patent/HUP0004399A3/en
Priority to EP99929338A priority patent/EP1020819B1/en
Priority to AT99929338T priority patent/ATE227451T1/en
Publication of WO2000008608A1 publication Critical patent/WO2000008608A1/en
Priority to NO20001661A priority patent/NO20001661L/en

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D3/00—Sorting a mixed bulk of coins into denominations
    • G07D3/14—Apparatus driven under control of coin-sensing elements
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D9/00—Counting coins; Handling of coins not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
    • G07D9/008—Feeding coins from bulk

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  • the present invention relates to a payer for coin operated machines, such as gaming and / or sale machines.
  • the coins that are collected or recovered come from one or more coin containers or payers that provide the precise coins according to instructions received.
  • the coins that leave the payer fall by gravity to the tray or payment window. This requires that said tray or window be located below the place occupied by the payer, which, in turn, must be located below the selector.
  • payers which include a coin elevator, which is defined by an ascending passage of approximately equal section to that of the coins contained in the payer.
  • This passage has a lower inlet opening and an upper outlet opening, located in the smaller walls.
  • a payer that includes an endless belt inclined upwards, on which the coin container empties frontally.
  • the ribbon has transverse highlights that facilitate the dragging of coins.
  • the coin container has a mechanism that draws the coins towards the ribbon in a certain position. When the coins reach the upper end of the belt they pass to a second horizontal conveyor.
  • One of the problems presented by the described payer is that when the lifting belt runs in an inclined position, it requires for its installation a considerable space, which can be equated or greater than that occupied by the coin container.
  • the payer of the Japanese patent described requires a special mechanism in the exit of the coin container, for supplying said coins to the tape in proper position.
  • the inclined belt that includes the described payer serves only as a coin lifter, which also cannot be returned or returned to the container, once they have left it.
  • the present invention has as its object a coin payer that is constituted by an endless belt that occupies a small space and allows the coins to be raised, with respect to the point of exit of the payer.
  • the payer of the invention also has the advantage that it can be applied to containers or return of traditional constitution coins. Another advantage of the payer of the invention is that the coins supplied by the coin container can be returned to said container or sent to a second use.
  • a further advantage of the payer of the invention is that it can include means to know the value of the different currencies that are transported by the belt and their position, selecting those that must be paid and those that must be returned to the container, so that it can be applied to a coin container that receives and houses coins of different values.
  • the payer of the invention is constituted by an endless belt provided with transverse drag vanes, whose belt runs between two points located at a different height, a lower one, corresponding to the output of the coin return, and a higher one, which corresponds to the exit to the collection tray.
  • the aforementioned belt runs with the ascending section limited by a screen that is defined by a front wall, close to the free longitudinal edge of the vanes, and by side walls close to the adjacent edges of the tape
  • This screen has a lower opening and at least one upper opening, the lower opening being located in one of the side walls, while the upper opening or openings can be located in the side walls or in the front wall.
  • the lower opening faces the exit of the coin return, to receive the coins one at a time parallel to the ribbon. At the top you will have at least one exit opening that faces the payment tray.
  • the rise of the coins is intercepted by a gate located at the height of the upper opening, gate that deflects the coins towards the exit opening.
  • the gate is retractable to the passage of the vanes of the tape.
  • the lifting belt When the lifting belt is arranged in an upright position, minimizing the space occupied by it and also being able to reach a lifting height equivalent to the length of the belt.
  • the belt can be arranged in an upright position, at least in its section of advance or ascent, which can run even with a negative inclination, thus minimizing the space occupied by the belt and being able to also reach a height of elevation equivalent to the length of said tape.
  • the tape can include means for identifying the value of the coins dragged by the different palettes and means for detecting the position of said pallets, so that at all times the coins occupying the coins are identified by their value. different positions.
  • the screen will have at least two upper openings, towards one or the other from which the coins dragged by the ribbon will be selectively derived.
  • the positioning control of the drag vanes and coins can be achieved by optical, magnetic, capacitive readers, etc.
  • In addition to the engine of The belt drive may incorporate a Gray code reader, as the lap controller of said motor.
  • the length of the ribbon will depend on the number of coins that you want to transport and the height you want to save, from the exit of the coin container.
  • the conveyor belt can move in one direction or another. By controlling the positioning of the coins and the engine, we can know if we need the system to rotate in one direction or another, all this in order for the system to supply exactly the coins that must be returned or paid to the user.
  • the payer will be equipped with a coin entry detector and an exit detector.
  • the payer's stop will take place when the coin exit detector counts the preset number of exits.
  • Figure 1 is a side elevation of a coin payer constituted according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a front elevation of the payer of Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 1, of a payer that includes a coin identifying element.
  • Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 3, of a payer that includes two upper outlets.
  • Figure 5 is a front elevation of the payer of Figure 4.
  • Figures 6 and 7 are views similar to those Figures 1 and 2, showing an execution variant.
  • FIGs 8 and 9 correspond to detail A of figure 6, on a larger scale, with the gate in retracted and deflection positions, respectively.
  • the payer shown in figures 1 and 2 is composed of an endless belt, referenced with the number 1, which is mounted between a drive roller 2 and direction change rollers referenced with the numbers 3 and 4.
  • the endless belt 1 it has by its external surface of transverse drag vanes referenced with the number 5.
  • the endless belt at least in its ascending section 6, is limited by a screen composed of a front wall 7 and side walls 8 that are, respectively, close to the free longitudinal edge and transverse edges of the drag vanes 5.
  • the described screen will have a lower opening, located in one of the side walls, facing the exit of the coin return.
  • the position of this lower opening is referenced with the number 9 in Figure 5, where the reception of coins 10 from the coin container deposit 11 is shown.
  • the screen that surrounds the rising section of the belt 1 also has at least one upper exit opening, referenced with the number 12.
  • a gate 13 is arranged capable of intercepting the rise of the coins and divert them towards the outlet mouth 12.
  • the gate 13 is retractable, being able to occupy the position 13 'of figure 1, in which it will freely allow the passage of the vanes 5.
  • the coins 10 coming from the coin container 11 reach the entrance opening 9, each coin being dragged by a vane 5 in the rising section 6 of the belt, up to reach the outlet 12, which will face a path or channel that will lead to the collection tray.
  • the section 6 of the belt rising can run vertically, as indicated by reference 14 in Figure 1, and even with a negative inclination, as indicated by reference 15 in the same figure.
  • Figure 3 represents a constitution similar to that described with reference to Figures 1 and 2, but including a coin identifying element 16, as well as a pulse generator 17 in the drive roller 2, with a pulse reader 18.
  • the value of the coin 10 carried by each vane 5 can be known, while thanks to the pulse generator 17 and reader 18, the position of the vanes 5 can be known.
  • the drive roller 2 will be driven by a micromotor 19.
  • the screen surrounding the rising section 6 of the belt will preferably have two upper outlet openings that in the example shown in Figures 4 and 5 are located at different height and are referenced with the numbers 20 and 21.
  • a gate 22-23 will be arranged, of similar constitution to gate 13, described with reference to figures 1 and 2. These gates will also be retractable to allow the passage of the vanes 5.
  • the gate 23 will be actuated according to the value of the coins 10 dragged by the different vanes 5.
  • the gate 23 When the return is in operation to return a certain amount, the gate 23 will intercept or not the passage of the currency that reaches the outlet 20 depending on whether said currency must be returned or not, depending on the information provided by the identifier element 16 and by the pulse generator 17 and reader 18. In the event that the currency must be paid, the gate 23 intercepts its passage, being diverted to the outlet mouth 20 that leads to the collection channel or tray. In the event that the coin that reaches the height of the outlet mouth 20 should not be paid, the gate 23 will be retracted, said coin continuing its rise, dragged by the corresponding paddle until it reaches the gate 22 that deflects said coin towards exit 21 leading to the coin deposit, for recovery. The currency could also be directed towards a second use or application.
  • the coins that are dragged by the vanes 5 will be driven towards the collection outlet 20 or the recovery outlet 21, depending on their value.
  • the payer can be installed in containers 11 that house coins of different values, the payer acting as identifier and selector of the coins that must be paid.
  • a belt 1 that is movable in one direction or another can also be used.
  • the payer may also be equipped with a coin entry detector, in the vicinity of the mouth of entry 9, and of an exit detector, located in the vicinity of the mouth of payment 20, taking place the stop of the payer when the exit detector counts the predetermined number of currencies, by the value of the same.
  • a payer is achieved by means of which the coins can be lifted, from the exit of the coin deposit 11, the vertical belt assembly being able to occupy a vertical position, thus reducing the space occupied inside The vending or gaming machine.
  • FIGs 6 to 9 A variant version is shown in Figures 6 to 9, according to which the gate that can intercept the rise of the coins, which is referred to with the number 25, is linear displacement, operable by an electromagnet 26.
  • the gate 25 In Figure 8 the gate 25 is shown in the retracted position, while in figure 9 the gate 25 'will intercept the passage of the coins, diverting them towards the outlet, as indicated in figure 7.
  • the vanes 5 can have an inclined surface 5 'of support for the coins, which will facilitate their exit, when the gate 25' intercepts its ascent, and ensures a positioning of the coins that will allow the assembly of detectors that allow to know the value of said coins, for example depending on their diameter. Otherwise, this embodiment coincides with that described with reference to Figures 1 to 4.

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Abstract

Coin distributor for coin actuated machines, comprised of an endless conveyor belt (1) provided with transverse entraining palettes (5). The conveyor belt travels between two positions situated at different heights. At least the upward run of the belt is limited by a screen defined by a front wall (7) and by two side walls (8). This screen has a lower opening intended to receive the coins one by one, as well as at least one upper outlet (12) limited by a gate (13) and capable of intercepting the upward motion of the coins (10).

Description

PAGADOR DE MONEDAS PARA MAQUINAS ACCIONADAS POR MONEDAS.COIN PAYER FOR COINS OPERATED MACHINES.
La presente invención se refiere a un pagador para máquinas accionadas por monedas, tales como máquinas de juego y/o venta. En las máquinas del tipo indicado las monedas que se cobran o recuperan proceden de uno o mas contenedores de monedas o pagadores que proporcionan las monedas precisas de acuerdo con instrucciones recibidas. Las monedas que salen del pagador caen por gravedad hasta la bandeja o ventana de pago. Esto obliga a que dicha bandeja o ventana se encuentre situada por debajo del lugar ocupado por el pagador, el cual, a su vez, debe estar situado por debajo del selector.The present invention relates to a payer for coin operated machines, such as gaming and / or sale machines. On machines of the type indicated, the coins that are collected or recovered come from one or more coin containers or payers that provide the precise coins according to instructions received. The coins that leave the payer fall by gravity to the tray or payment window. This requires that said tray or window be located below the place occupied by the payer, which, in turn, must be located below the selector.
Todo ello hace que el punto de recogida de las monedas quede situado en la parte inferior de la máquina, de modo que en la mayoría de los casos el usuario tendrá que inclinarse para recoger las monedas.All this means that the point of collection of the coins is located at the bottom of the machine, so that in most cases the user will have to lean to collect the coins.
Por otro lado, el paso por gravedad de las monedas de uno a otro de los dispositivos citados obliga a que la carcasa de la máquina deba tener una altura mínima.On the other hand, the passage by gravity of the coins from one of the aforementioned devices requires that the machine housing must have a minimum height.
Para evitar estos problemas son conocidos pagadores que incluyen un elevador de monedas, el cual está definido por un pasaje ascendente de sección aproximadamente igual a la de las monedas contenidas en el pagador. Este pasaje dispone de una abertura inferior de entrada y de una abertura superior de salida, situadas en las paredes menores. A través de la abertura inferior penetran las monedas procedentes del contenedor de monedas, impulsadas por un mecanismo empujador, siendo cada moneda empujada por la precedente a lo largo del pasaje, ascendiendo por el mismo hasta alcanzar la abertura de salida.To avoid these problems, payers are known which include a coin elevator, which is defined by an ascending passage of approximately equal section to that of the coins contained in the payer. This passage has a lower inlet opening and an upper outlet opening, located in the smaller walls. The coins coming from the coin container, driven by a pushing mechanism, penetrate through the lower opening, each coin being pushed by the preceding one along the passage, ascending through it until reaching the exit opening.
Estos devolvedores presentan limitaciones de altura, debido al roce de las monedas y además pueden sufrir atascos en el caso de que reciban monedas de dimensiones diferentes.These returners have height limitations, due to the rubbing of the coins and can also suffer jams in the event that they receive coins of different dimensions
También es conocido, por la patente japonesa nSIt is also known, by the Japanese patent nS
5-20524, un pagador que incluye una cinta sin fin inclinada en sentido ascendente, sobre la que desemboca frontalmente el contenedor de monedas. La cinta dispone de resaltes transversales que facilitan el arrastre de las monedas. El contenedor de las monedas dispone de un mecanismo que arrastra las monedas hacia la cinta en una posición determinada. Cuando las monedas alcanzan el extremo superior de la cinta pasan a un segundo transportador horizontal.5-20524, a payer that includes an endless belt inclined upwards, on which the coin container empties frontally. The ribbon has transverse highlights that facilitate the dragging of coins. The coin container has a mechanism that draws the coins towards the ribbon in a certain position. When the coins reach the upper end of the belt they pass to a second horizontal conveyor.
Uno de los problemas que presenta el pagador descrito es que al discurrir la cinta elevadora en posición inclinada, requiere para su instalación un espacio considerable, que puede equipararse o ser mayor que el ocupado por el contenedor de monedas .One of the problems presented by the described payer is that when the lifting belt runs in an inclined position, it requires for its installation a considerable space, which can be equated or greater than that occupied by the coin container.
Los espacios disponibles en el interior de las máquinas de juego y expendedoras son reducidos y es deseable que los mecanismos necesarios ocupen el menor volumen posible.The spaces available inside the gaming and vending machines are small and it is desirable that the necessary mechanisms occupy the smallest possible volume.
Por otro lado, el pagador de la patente japonesa descrita requiere un mecanismo especial en la salida del contenedor de monedas, para el suministro de dichas monedas a la cinta en posición adecuada. Finalmente, la cinta inclinada que incluye el pagador descrito sirve únicamente como elevador de monedas, las cuales además no pueden ser devueltas o retornadas al contenedor, una vez que han salido del mismo. La presente invención tiene por objeto un pagador de monedas que está constituido mediante una cinta sin fin que ocupa un espacio reducido y que permite elevar las monedas, respecto del punto de salida del pagador. El pagador de la invención presenta además la ventaja de que puede ser aplicado a contenedores o devolvedores de monedas de constitución tradicional. Otra ventaja del pagador de la invención es que las monedas suministradas por el contenedor de monedas pueden ser devueltas a dicho contenedor o enviadas hacia una segunda utilización. Una ventaja mas del pagador de la invención es que puede incluir medios para conocer el valor de las diferentes monedas que son transportadas por la cinta y su posición, seleccionando aquellas que deben ser pagadas y las que deben ser devueltas al contenedor, de modo que puede ser aplicado a un contenedor de monedas que recibe y aloja monedas de diferentes valores.On the other hand, the payer of the Japanese patent described requires a special mechanism in the exit of the coin container, for supplying said coins to the tape in proper position. Finally, the inclined belt that includes the described payer serves only as a coin lifter, which also cannot be returned or returned to the container, once they have left it. The present invention has as its object a coin payer that is constituted by an endless belt that occupies a small space and allows the coins to be raised, with respect to the point of exit of the payer. The payer of the invention also has the advantage that it can be applied to containers or return of traditional constitution coins. Another advantage of the payer of the invention is that the coins supplied by the coin container can be returned to said container or sent to a second use. A further advantage of the payer of the invention is that it can include means to know the value of the different currencies that are transported by the belt and their position, selecting those that must be paid and those that must be returned to the container, so that it can be applied to a coin container that receives and houses coins of different values.
El pagador de la invención está constituido mediante una cinta sin fin dotada de paletas transversales de arrastre, cuya cinta discurre entre dos puntos situados a diferente altura, uno inferior, que corresponde a la salida del devolvedor de monedas, y otro superior, que corresponde a la salida hacia la bandeja de cobro .The payer of the invention is constituted by an endless belt provided with transverse drag vanes, whose belt runs between two points located at a different height, a lower one, corresponding to the output of the coin return, and a higher one, which corresponds to the exit to the collection tray.
De acuerdo con una primera característica de la invención, la cinta citada discurre con el tramo de subida limitado por una pantalla que está definida por una pared frontal, próxima al borde longitudinal libre de las paletas, y por paredes laterales próximas a los bordes adyacentes de la cinta, Esta pantalla dispone de una abertura inferior y de al menos otra superior, estando la abertura inferior situada en una de las paredes laterales, mientras que la abertura o aberturas superiores pueden ir situadas en las paredes laterales o en la pared frontal . La abertura inferior queda enfrentada a la salida del devolvedor de monedas, para recibir las monedas de una en una en posición paralela a la cinta. Superiormente dispondrá de al menos una abertura de salida que queda enfrentada hacia la bandeja de pago. El ascenso de las monedas está interceptado por una compuerta situada a la altura de la abertura superior, compuerta que desvía las monedas hacia la abertura de salida. La compuerta es retráctil al paso de las paletas de la cinta.According to a first feature of the invention, the aforementioned belt runs with the ascending section limited by a screen that is defined by a front wall, close to the free longitudinal edge of the vanes, and by side walls close to the adjacent edges of the tape, This screen has a lower opening and at least one upper opening, the lower opening being located in one of the side walls, while the upper opening or openings can be located in the side walls or in the front wall. The lower opening faces the exit of the coin return, to receive the coins one at a time parallel to the ribbon. At the top you will have at least one exit opening that faces the payment tray. The rise of the coins is intercepted by a gate located at the height of the upper opening, gate that deflects the coins towards the exit opening. The gate is retractable to the passage of the vanes of the tape.
Al ir la cinta elevadora dispuesta en posición vertical, reduciendo al mínimo el espacio ocupado por la misma y pudiendo alcanzar además una altura de elevación equivalentes a la longitud de la cinta. La existencia de la pantalla que circunda frontal y lateralmente el tramo de avance de la cinta, impide la caída de las monedas, asegurando su transporte desde la abertura de entrada hasta la de salida. De este modo la cinta puede disponerse en posición vertical, al menos en su tramo de avance o subida, el cual puede discurrir incluso con inclinación negativa, reduciendo así al mínimo el espacio ocupado por la cinta y pudiendo alcanzar además una altura de elevación equivalente a la longitud de dicha cinta.When the lifting belt is arranged in an upright position, minimizing the space occupied by it and also being able to reach a lifting height equivalent to the length of the belt. The existence of the screen that surrounds the front section of the belt frontally and laterally, prevents the coins from falling, ensuring their transport from the entrance to the exit opening. In this way the belt can be arranged in an upright position, at least in its section of advance or ascent, which can run even with a negative inclination, thus minimizing the space occupied by the belt and being able to also reach a height of elevation equivalent to the length of said tape.
Según otra característica de la invención, la cinta puede incluir medios de identificación del valor de las monedas arrastradas por las diferentes paletas y medios para detectar la posición de dichas paletas, de modo que en todo momento estén identificadas por su valor las monedas que ocupan las diferentes posiciones. De este modo, al alcanzar las monedas la parte superior de la cinta, serán desviadas hacia la bandeja de pago, devueltas al contenedor de monedas o bien enviadas a una segunda utilización, todo ello dependiendo de que coincidan o no con el valor de las monedas que deben ser devueltas . Para ello, la pantalla dispondrá de al menos dos aberturas superiores, hacia una u otra de las cuales serán derivadas selectivamente las monedas arrastradas por la cinta.According to another characteristic of the invention, the tape can include means for identifying the value of the coins dragged by the different palettes and means for detecting the position of said pallets, so that at all times the coins occupying the coins are identified by their value. different positions. Thus, when the coins reach the top of the ribbon, they will be diverted to the payment tray, returned to the coin container or sent to a second use, all depending on whether or not they match the value of the coins They must be returned. For this, the screen will have at least two upper openings, towards one or the other from which the coins dragged by the ribbon will be selectively derived.
El control de posicionamiento de las paletas de arrastre y monedas puede conseguirse mediante lectores ópticos, magnéticos, capacitivos, etc. Además el motor de accionamiento de la cinta podrá incorporar un lector en código Gray, como controlador de vueltas de dicho motor.The positioning control of the drag vanes and coins can be achieved by optical, magnetic, capacitive readers, etc. In addition to the engine of The belt drive may incorporate a Gray code reader, as the lap controller of said motor.
La longitud de la cinta dependerá del número de monedas que se deseen transportar y de la altura que se desee salvar, a partir de la salida del contenedor de monedas .The length of the ribbon will depend on the number of coins that you want to transport and the height you want to save, from the exit of the coin container.
La cinta transportadora podrá desplazarse en uno u otro sentido. Mediante el control de posicionamiento de las monedas y del motor, podremos saber si necesitamos que el sistema gire en uno u otro sentido, todo ello con el fin de que el sistema suministre exactamente las monedas que deben ser devueltas o pagadas al usuario.The conveyor belt can move in one direction or another. By controlling the positioning of the coins and the engine, we can know if we need the system to rotate in one direction or another, all this in order for the system to supply exactly the coins that must be returned or paid to the user.
Preferentemente el pagador irá dotado con un detector de entrada de monedas y un detector de salida.Preferably, the payer will be equipped with a coin entry detector and an exit detector.
La parada del pagador tendrá lugar cuando el detector de salida de monedas contabilice el número de salidas prefijado.The payer's stop will take place when the coin exit detector counts the preset number of exits.
Las características y ventajas expuestas, así como otras propias de la invención, se exponen seguidamente con mayor detalle con ayuda de los dibujos adjuntos, en los que se muestra un ejemplo de realización, no limitativo.The characteristics and advantages set forth, as well as other features of the invention, are set forth below in greater detail with the aid of the attached drawings, in which an exemplary, non-limiting embodiment is shown.
En los dibujos: La figura 1 es un alzado lateral de un pagador de monedas constituido de acuerdo con la invención.In the drawings: Figure 1 is a side elevation of a coin payer constituted according to the invention.
La figura 2 es un alzado frontal del pagador de la figura 1.Figure 2 is a front elevation of the payer of Figure 1.
La figura 3 es una vista similar a la figura 1, de un pagador que incluye un elemento identificador de monedas .Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 1, of a payer that includes a coin identifying element.
La figura 4 es una vista similar a la figura 3, de un pagador que incluye dos bocas superiores de salida.Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 3, of a payer that includes two upper outlets.
La figura 5 es un alzado frontal del pagador de la figura 4.Figure 5 is a front elevation of the payer of Figure 4.
Las figuras 6 y7 son vistas similares a las figuras 1 y 2, mostrando una variante de ejecución.Figures 6 and 7 are views similar to those Figures 1 and 2, showing an execution variant.
Las figuras 8 y 9 corresponden al detalla A déla figura 6, a mayor escala, con la compuerta en posiciones retraídas y de desvío, respectivamente. El pagador mostrado en las figuras 1 y 2 está compuesto por una cinta sin fin, referenciada con el número 1, que va montada entre un rodillo motriz 2 y rodillos de cambio de dirección referenciados con los números 3 y 4. La cinta sin fin 1 dispone por su superficie externa de paletas transversales de arrastre referenciadas con el número 5.Figures 8 and 9 correspond to detail A of figure 6, on a larger scale, with the gate in retracted and deflection positions, respectively. The payer shown in figures 1 and 2 is composed of an endless belt, referenced with the number 1, which is mounted between a drive roller 2 and direction change rollers referenced with the numbers 3 and 4. The endless belt 1 it has by its external surface of transverse drag vanes referenced with the number 5.
La cinta sin fin, al menos en su tramo de subida 6, está limitada por una pantalla compuesta por una pared frontal 7 y paredes laterales 8 que quedan próximas, respectivamente, al borde longitudinal libre y bordes transversales de las paletas de arrastre 5.The endless belt, at least in its ascending section 6, is limited by a screen composed of a front wall 7 and side walls 8 that are, respectively, close to the free longitudinal edge and transverse edges of the drag vanes 5.
La pantalla descrita dispondrá de una abertura inferior, situada en una de las paredes laterales, enfrentada a la salida del devolvedor de monedas. La posición de esta abertura inferior queda referenciada con el número 9 en al figura 5, donde se muestra la recepción de monedas 10 a partir del depósito 11 contenedor de monedas .The described screen will have a lower opening, located in one of the side walls, facing the exit of the coin return. The position of this lower opening is referenced with the number 9 in Figure 5, where the reception of coins 10 from the coin container deposit 11 is shown.
La pantalla que circunda el tramo de subida de la cinta 1 dispone además de una abertura superior de salida al menos, referenciada con el número 12. Inmediatamente por encima de esta abertura superior de salida 12 va dispuesta una compuerta 13 capaz de interceptar el ascenso de las monedas y desviarlas hacia la boca de salida 12. La compuerta 13 es retráctil, pudiendo ocupar la posición 13' de la figura 1, en la cual permitirá libremente el paso de las paletas 5.The screen that surrounds the rising section of the belt 1 also has at least one upper exit opening, referenced with the number 12. Immediately above this upper exit opening 12 a gate 13 is arranged capable of intercepting the rise of the coins and divert them towards the outlet mouth 12. The gate 13 is retractable, being able to occupy the position 13 'of figure 1, in which it will freely allow the passage of the vanes 5.
Con la constitución comentada, las monedas 10 procedentes del contenedor de moneda 11 llegan hasta la abertura de entrada 9, siendo cada moneda arrastrada por una paleta 5 en el tramo de subida 6 de la cinta, hasta alcanzar la boca de salida 12, que quedará enfrentada a una vía o canal que la conducirá hasta la bandeja de cobro .With the constitution mentioned, the coins 10 coming from the coin container 11 reach the entrance opening 9, each coin being dragged by a vane 5 in the rising section 6 of the belt, up to reach the outlet 12, which will face a path or channel that will lead to the collection tray.
Con la constitución comentada, el tramo 6 de subida de la cinta puede discurrir en posición vertical, tal y como se indica con al referencia 14 en la figura 1, e incluso con inclinación negativa, tal y como se señala con al referencia 15 en la misma figura.With the constitution mentioned, the section 6 of the belt rising can run vertically, as indicated by reference 14 in Figure 1, and even with a negative inclination, as indicated by reference 15 in the same figure.
La figura 3 representa una constitución similar a la descrita con referencia a las figuras 1 y 2, pero incluyendo un elemento identificador de monedas 16, así como un generador de impulsos 17 en el rodillo motriz 2, con un lector de impulsos 18.Figure 3 represents a constitution similar to that described with reference to Figures 1 and 2, but including a coin identifying element 16, as well as a pulse generator 17 in the drive roller 2, with a pulse reader 18.
Mediante el elemento identificador 16 puede conocerse el valor de la moneda 10 arrastrada por cada paleta 5, mientras que gracias al generador de impulsos 17 y lector 18 puede saberse la posición de las paletas 5.By means of the identifying element 16, the value of the coin 10 carried by each vane 5 can be known, while thanks to the pulse generator 17 and reader 18, the position of the vanes 5 can be known.
El rodillo motriz 2 estará accionado por un micromotor 19.The drive roller 2 will be driven by a micromotor 19.
Con la realización descrita en la figura 5, la pantalla que circunda el tramo de subida 6 de la cinta dispondrá preferentemente de dos aberturas superiores de salida que en el ejemplo representado en las figuras 4 y 5 van situadas a diferente altura y se referencian con los números 20 y 21. Inmediatamente por encima de cada una de estas bocas irá dispuesta una compuerta 22-23, de constitución similar a la compuerta 13, descrita con referencia a las figuras 1 y 2. Estas compuertas serán también retráctiles para permitir el paso de las paletas 5. Además la compuerta 23 será accionada en función del valor de las monedas 10 arrastradas por las diferentes paletas 5.With the embodiment described in Figure 5, the screen surrounding the rising section 6 of the belt will preferably have two upper outlet openings that in the example shown in Figures 4 and 5 are located at different height and are referenced with the numbers 20 and 21. Immediately above each of these mouths a gate 22-23 will be arranged, of similar constitution to gate 13, described with reference to figures 1 and 2. These gates will also be retractable to allow the passage of the vanes 5. In addition, the gate 23 will be actuated according to the value of the coins 10 dragged by the different vanes 5.
Cuando el devolvedor entra en funcionamiento para devolver un importe determinado, la compuerta 23 interceptará o no el paso de la moneda que alcanza la boca de salida 20 dependiendo de que dicha moneda deba ser o no devuelta, en función de la información facilitada por el elemento identificador 16 y por el generador de impulsos 17 y lector 18. En el caso de que la moneda deba ser pagada, la compuerta 23 intercepta su paso, siendo desviada hacia la boca de salida 20 que conduce al canal o bandeja de cobro. En el caso de que la moneda que alcanza la altura de la boca de salida 20 no deba ser pagada, la compuerta 23 será retraída, continuando dicha moneda su ascenso, arrastrada por la correspondiente paleta hasta que alcanza la compuerta 22 que desvía a dicha moneda hacia la salida 21 que conduce al depósito de monedas, para su recuperación. La moneda podría también ser dirigida hacia una segunda utilización o aplicación.When the return is in operation to return a certain amount, the gate 23 will intercept or not the passage of the currency that reaches the outlet 20 depending on whether said currency must be returned or not, depending on the information provided by the identifier element 16 and by the pulse generator 17 and reader 18. In the event that the currency must be paid, the gate 23 intercepts its passage, being diverted to the outlet mouth 20 that leads to the collection channel or tray. In the event that the coin that reaches the height of the outlet mouth 20 should not be paid, the gate 23 will be retracted, said coin continuing its rise, dragged by the corresponding paddle until it reaches the gate 22 that deflects said coin towards exit 21 leading to the coin deposit, for recovery. The currency could also be directed towards a second use or application.
De este modo, las monedas que son arrastradas por las paletas 5 serán impulsadas hacia la boca de salida de cobro 20 o hacia la boca de salida de recuperación 21, dependiendo de su valor. Con esta constitución, el pagador puede ser instalado en contenedores 11 que alojen monedas de diferentes valores, actuando el pagador como identificador y seleccionador de las monedas que deben ser pagadas. Con la constitución comentada puede utilizarse además una cinta 1 que sea desplazable en uno u otro sentido. Controlando el posicionamiento de las monedas mediante el generador de impulsos 17 y el lector 18, y conociendo el valor de las monedas mediante el identificador 16, podrá saberse en todo momento si el sistema debe girar en uno u otro sentido, todo ello con el fin de que se suministren a través de la boca de cobro 20 las monedas que deben ser devueltas o pagadas al usuario. El pagador puede ir además dotado con un detector de entrada de monedas, en las proximidades de la boca de entrada 9, y de un detector de salida, situado en las proximidades de la boca de pago 20, produciéndose la parada del pagador cuando el detector de salida contabilice el número de monedas prefijado, por el valor de las mismas.In this way, the coins that are dragged by the vanes 5 will be driven towards the collection outlet 20 or the recovery outlet 21, depending on their value. With this constitution, the payer can be installed in containers 11 that house coins of different values, the payer acting as identifier and selector of the coins that must be paid. With the constitution mentioned, a belt 1 that is movable in one direction or another can also be used. By controlling the positioning of the coins by means of the pulse generator 17 and the reader 18, and knowing the value of the coins by means of the identifier 16, it will be possible to know at all times if the system must rotate in one direction or another, all in order that the coins that must be returned or paid to the user are supplied through the payment opening 20. The payer may also be equipped with a coin entry detector, in the vicinity of the mouth of entry 9, and of an exit detector, located in the vicinity of the mouth of payment 20, taking place the stop of the payer when the exit detector counts the predetermined number of currencies, by the value of the same.
Con la constitución descrita se consigue un pagador mediante el que se logra elevar las monedas, a partir de la salida del depósito 11 de monedas, pudiendo ocupar el conjunto de la cinta sin fin una posición vertical, reduciendo así el espacio ocupado en el interior de la máquina expendedora o de juego.With the described constitution, a payer is achieved by means of which the coins can be lifted, from the exit of the coin deposit 11, the vertical belt assembly being able to occupy a vertical position, thus reducing the space occupied inside The vending or gaming machine.
En las figuras 6 a 9 se muestra una variante de ejecución, según la cual la compuerta que puede interceptar el ascenso de las monedas, que se referencia con el número 25, es de desplazamiento lineal, accionable por un electroimán 26. En la figura 8 se muestra la compuerta 25 en posición retraída, mientras que en la figura 9 la compuerta 25 ' interceptará el paso de las monedas, desviándolas hacia la boca de salida, según se indica en la figura 7.A variant version is shown in Figures 6 to 9, according to which the gate that can intercept the rise of the coins, which is referred to with the number 25, is linear displacement, operable by an electromagnet 26. In Figure 8 the gate 25 is shown in the retracted position, while in figure 9 the gate 25 'will intercept the passage of the coins, diverting them towards the outlet, as indicated in figure 7.
Además, según se muestra en la figura 7, las paletas 5 pueden presentar una superficie inclinada 5 ' de apoyo para las monedas, que facilitará su salida, cuando la compuerta 25' intercepta su ascenso, y asegura un posicionado de las monedas que permitirá el montaje de detectores que permitan conocer el valor de dichas monedas, por ejemplo en función de su diámetro. Por lo demás, esta realización es coincidente con la descrita con referencia a las figuras 1 a 4. In addition, as shown in Figure 7, the vanes 5 can have an inclined surface 5 'of support for the coins, which will facilitate their exit, when the gate 25' intercepts its ascent, and ensures a positioning of the coins that will allow the assembly of detectors that allow to know the value of said coins, for example depending on their diameter. Otherwise, this embodiment coincides with that described with reference to Figures 1 to 4.

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1. - Pagador de monedas para máquinas accionadas por monedas, que está constituido mediante una cinta sin fin ( 1 ) dotada de paletas transversales de arrastre ( 5 ) , cuya cinta discurre entre dos posiciones situadas a diferente altura, una inferior, que corresponde a la salida del devolvedor de monedas, y otra superior, que corresponde a la salida hacia la bandeja de cobro, caracterizado porque la cinta (1) citada discurre, al menos en el tramo de subida limitado por una pantalla definida por una pared frontal ( 7 ) , próxima al borde longitudinal libre de las paletas, y por dos paredes laterales ( 8 ) próximas a los bordes adyacentes de la cinta, disponiendo dicha pantalla de una abertura inferior (9) situada en una de las paredes laterales (8), en posición enfrentada a la salida del devolvedor de monedas para recibir las monedas ( 10 ) de una en una en posición paralela a la cinta ( 1 ) , y de al menos una abertura superior de salida (12,20) que queda enfrentada a la salida hacia la bandeja de pago, inmediatamente por encima de la cual va dispuesta una compuerta (13,23) capaz de interceptar el ascenso de las monedas ( 10 ) y desviarlas hacia dicha boca de salida, siendo la compuerta retráctil al paso de las paletas ( 5 ) . 1. - Coin payer for coin-operated machines, which is constituted by an endless belt (1) equipped with transverse drag vanes (5), whose belt runs between two positions located at a different height, a lower one, corresponding to the exit of the coin return, and a higher one, which corresponds to the exit towards the collection tray, characterized in that the belt (1) mentioned runs, at least in the section of ascent limited by a screen defined by a front wall (7 ), close to the free longitudinal edge of the vanes, and by two side walls (8) close to the adjacent edges of the tape, said screen having a lower opening (9) located in one of the side walls (8), in position facing the exit of the coin return to receive the coins (10) one at a time parallel to the ribbon (1), and of at least one upper outlet opening (12,20) that faces the exit h towards the payment tray, immediately above which a gate (13,23) is arranged capable of intercepting the rise of the coins (10) and diverting them towards said outlet, the retractable gate being the passage of the vanes ( 5 ) .
2.- Pagador según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque incluye medios de identificación (16) del valor de las monedas (10) arrastradas por las paletas (5) y medios (18) de detección de la posición de las paletas ( 5 ) y monedas ( 10 ) . 2. Payer according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes means for identifying (16) the value of the coins (10) dragged by the vanes (5) and means (18) for detecting the position of the vanes (5) and coins (10).
3.- Pagador según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque la pantalla dispone de dos aberturas superiores de salida (20,21), hacia una u otra de las cuales son desviadas selectivamente las monedas ( 10 ) arrastradas por las paletas ( 5 ) , correspondiendo una de dichas aberturas (20,21) a la salida hacia la bandeja de pago, mientras que a través de la otra se recuperan las monedas (10) al devolvedor, o son enviadas hacia una segunda utilización. 3. Payer according to claim 1, characterized in that the screen has two upper outlet openings (20,21), towards one or the other of which the coins (10) dragged by the vanes (5) are selectively diverted, corresponding one of said openings (20,21) at the exit to the payment tray, while through the other the coins (10) to the return, or are sent to a second use.
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