WO2017069284A1 - Coin processing device - Google Patents

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WO2017069284A1
WO2017069284A1 PCT/JP2016/081452 JP2016081452W WO2017069284A1 WO 2017069284 A1 WO2017069284 A1 WO 2017069284A1 JP 2016081452 W JP2016081452 W JP 2016081452W WO 2017069284 A1 WO2017069284 A1 WO 2017069284A1
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柴田　義人
一宏 冨田
隆夫 奥原
拓八 福浦
克弥 中島
規朗 中島
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富士電機株式会社
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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
    • G07D9/00—Counting coins; Handling of coins not provided for in the other groups of this subclass

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  • the present invention relates to a coin processing device, and more particularly, to a coin processing device that stores deposited coins for each denomination and dispenses coins stored according to a withdrawal instruction.
  • a coin processing device applied as a change machine after identifying the authenticity and denomination of a coin inserted into a deposit port, automatically takes in a coin identified as a genuine coin and provides it for each denomination. To be stored in the coin storage.
  • the coin processing device pays out coins stored in the coin storage to a withdrawal port as coins of a requested amount according to a change payout request from an external device or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a coin processing device capable of reducing the size of the entire device.
  • a coin processing device stores a received coin for each denomination, while in a coin processing device for paying out a coin stored according to a withdrawal instruction, the received coin
  • a transport unit that transports the coins one by one along a predetermined transport path, allows the denomination of the coins to be discriminated in the middle of the transport, and distributes the coins by denomination It is characterized by having.
  • the present invention is the coin processing apparatus, wherein the transport unit is configured such that a rail portion that constitutes the transport path and a holding portion that holds the coins one by one are connected in an endless manner. And a conveyance unit that is displaced along the line.
  • the coin processing device stores the received coins for each denomination, while in the coin processing device for paying out the coins stored in accordance with the withdrawal instruction, the received coins are predetermined one by one. Conveys upward along the transport path, allows the discriminator to discriminate between authenticity and denomination of coins in the middle of the transport, and distributes the coins identified as genuine coins by denomination A unit is provided.
  • the present invention is characterized in that, in the coin processing apparatus, the transport unit pays out coins that have been identified as fake coins through the discrimination unit.
  • the present invention is the coin processing apparatus, wherein the transport unit is configured by endlessly connecting a rail part that constitutes the transport path and a plurality of holding parts that can hold the coins one by one, And a transport section that is displaced along the rail section.
  • the transport unit passes the discrimination area of the discrimination unit, the protrusion provided in the holding unit in a state where the coin is positioned outside the holding unit. It is characterized in that the coin is pressed and conveyed by the part.
  • the holding portion includes a protrusion that is formed on a portion facing the downstream side in the coin conveyance direction and that gradually decreases in thickness toward the tip.
  • the present invention is the above coin processing apparatus, wherein the holding unit has a storage area for storing the coin, and the pressing portion that presses the coin stored in the storage area when the transport unit is displaced.
  • the working surface facing the accommodation area is inclined in such a manner that it gradually protrudes inward.
  • the present invention is characterized in that, in the coin processing apparatus, the pressing portion is formed with a recess that is continuous with the working surface at an outer side end.
  • the present invention is characterized in that in the above coin processing apparatus, the recess is curved.
  • the transport unit passes the discrimination area of the discrimination unit, the protrusion provided in the holding unit in a state where the coin is positioned outside the holding unit.
  • the coins that have been passed through the discrimination area are conveyed while being bent while being bent while being pushed by the protrusions, and are identified as fake coins by the discrimination section.
  • An opening for passing coins is formed.
  • the present invention is the coin processing apparatus, wherein the transport unit moves upward in a state in which the coin is stored in its own storage area when the transport unit is displaced to the side opposite to the transport direction.
  • the holding part is provided with a detaching mechanism for detaching coins from the holding part.
  • the transport unit transports the received coins one by one along a predetermined transport path, and allows the determination unit to determine the denomination of the coin during the transport.
  • the area of the entire apparatus is reduced as compared to the case where a plurality of belts stretched endlessly on a pair of rollers is provided and the coins are conveyed as in the past. As a result, the entire apparatus can be reduced in size.
  • the transport unit transports the received coins one by one along a predetermined transport path one by one, and the authenticity and denomination of the coins are discriminated by the discrimination unit during the transport.
  • the coins that are identified as genuine coins are distributed for each denomination, so compared with the case where a plurality of belts stretched endlessly on a pair of rollers are provided and the coins are transported as in the past.
  • the area of the entire apparatus can be reduced, thereby achieving the effect that the entire apparatus can be reduced in size.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a coin processing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the transport unit shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the transport unit shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an internal structure of the transport unit shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a transport unit constituting the transport unit shown in FIGS.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a part of the transport unit constituting the transport unit shown in FIGS.
  • FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing the action of the regulating member in the first rail forming member.
  • FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing the action of the pressing member in the second rail forming member.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a coin processing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the transport unit shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure
  • FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing the action of the pressing member in the transport path.
  • FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing the action of the pressing member in the third rail forming member.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the coin processing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view in which some components of the coin processing apparatus shown in FIG. 11 are omitted.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating the transport mechanism illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12.
  • FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the transport mechanism shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a transport unit constituting the transport mechanism shown in FIGS.
  • FIG. 16 is a plan view of the main part of the transport mechanism shown in FIGS. FIG.
  • FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of the distribution unit illustrated in FIG. 16.
  • FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of the distribution unit illustrated in FIG. 16.
  • FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing the temporary storage unit shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.
  • FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the temporary storage unit shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.
  • FIG. 21 is a perspective view illustrating the storage unit and the withdrawal holding unit illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12.
  • FIG. 22 is a plan view showing the main part of the coin storage located on the rightmost side shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of the distribution unit illustrated in FIG. 16.
  • FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing the temporary storage unit shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.
  • FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the coin processing apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
  • 26 is a perspective view showing the transport unit shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view showing the transport unit shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view showing the transport unit shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing a transport unit constituting the transport unit shown in FIGS. 25 to 28 together with a separation mechanism.
  • FIG. 30 is a perspective view illustrating a holding unit that constitutes the transport unit illustrated in FIG. 29.
  • FIG. 31 is a plan view of a main part of the transport unit.
  • FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing a separation mechanism that constitutes the transport unit.
  • FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the holding unit shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the transport section shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the detachment mechanism shown
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a coin processing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the coin processing apparatus 1 illustrated here is applied as a change machine, for example, and includes a transport unit 10.
  • the coins deposited through the depositing unit 1a are transported upward one by one along a predetermined transport path.
  • This conveyance unit 10 discriminates the denomination of the coin during the conveyance of the coin and distributes the coin for each denomination.
  • the coins sorted by denomination by the transport unit 10 are stored in the storage unit 1b for each denomination.
  • the coin processing apparatus 1 in which coins are stored in the storage unit 1b for each denomination, when a withdrawal instruction is given, the corresponding coins are sent from the storage unit 1b to the withdrawal unit 1c and paid out.
  • the structure of the conveyance unit 10 since the structure of the conveyance unit 10 has the characteristics, below, the conveyance unit 10 is demonstrated and the deposit part 1a, the accommodating part 1b, and the withdrawal part 1c are demonstrated. I'll omit the explanation.
  • FIGS. 2 to 4 show the transport unit 10 shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 is a perspective view, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure, and FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the internal structure.
  • the transport unit 10 includes a rail unit 11, a transport unit 12, a determination unit 13, a return unit 14, and a distribution unit 15.
  • the rail portion 11 includes a first rail forming member 11a, a second rail forming member 11b, a third rail forming member 11c, and a fourth rail forming member 11d.
  • the 1st rail formation member 11a forms the conveyance path of the front lower part in conveyance unit 10. As shown in FIG.
  • the first rail forming member 11a includes a first front extension 11a1, a right extension 11a2, and a first rear extension 11a3.
  • the 1st front extension part 11a1 is a part extended toward the front.
  • the right extending part 11a2 is a part extending toward the right from the extending end part of the first front extending part 11a1.
  • the first rearward extending portion 11a3 is a portion extending rearward from the extending end portion of the right extending portion 11a2.
  • the first rail forming member 11a constitutes a loading unit into which coins deposited by the depositing unit 1a are inserted.
  • 2nd rail formation member 11b forms the conveyance path
  • the second rail forming member 11b has an upper extending portion 11b1 which is continuous with the first rear extending portion 11a3 of the first rail forming member 11a and is curved upward in a convex manner.
  • the 3rd rail formation member 11c forms the conveyance path
  • the third rail forming member 11c has a second forward extension 11c1, a left extension 11c2, and a second rear extension 11c3.
  • the 2nd front extension part 11c1 is a part which continues to the upper extension part 11b1 in the 2nd rail formation member 11b, and extends toward the front.
  • the left extending portion 11c2 is a portion extending leftward from the extending end portion of the second front extending portion 11c1.
  • the second rear extension 11c3 is a part that extends rearward from the extension end of the left extension 11c2.
  • the 4th rail formation member 11d forms the conveyance path
  • the fourth rail forming member 11d has a lower extending portion 11d1 that is continuous with the second rear extending portion 11c3 of the third rail forming member 11c and curves downward in a convex manner.
  • the lower extension 11d1 is continuous with the first front extension 11a1 of the first rail forming member 11a.
  • the rail portion 11 is provided with the first rail forming member 11a, the second rail forming member 11b, the third rail forming member 11c, and the fourth rail forming member 11d successively in order, thereby providing an endless conveyance path. 10a.
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 show the transport unit 12 constituting the transport unit 10 shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, respectively.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view
  • FIG. 6 shows a part of the transport unit 12. It is a perspective view.
  • the transport unit 12 is configured by connecting a plurality of holding units 12 a in an endless manner. A part of such a transport unit 12 meshes with the drive pulley 16a and a plurality of (three in the illustrated example) driven pulleys 16b, and the drive pulley 16a is rotated by the drive of the motor 16c. It is displaced along the path 10a.
  • the conveyance unit 12 is displaced in such a manner that each holding unit 12a moves in the order of the first rail forming member 11a, the second rail forming member 11b, the third rail forming member 11c, and the fourth rail forming member 11d.
  • the holding portion 12a in the first rail forming member 11a, the holding portion 12a is displaced toward the right after being displaced toward the front, and thereafter is displaced toward the rear.
  • the holding portion 12a is displaced upward.
  • the holding portion 12a is displaced toward the left after being displaced toward the front, and thereafter is displaced toward the rear.
  • the fourth rail forming member 11d the holding portion 12a is displaced downward.
  • the posture of the holding unit 12a that passes through the first rail forming member 11a and the holding unit 12a that passes through the third rail forming member 11c are reversed up and down due to the form of the transport path 10a. Yes.
  • symbol 17 in FIG.3 and FIG.5 is a conveyance reverse roller.
  • the transport reverse roller 17 is provided in front of the transport unit 12 in the second rail forming member 11b, and rotates around its own axis by driving the motor 16c.
  • the holding unit 12a which is a constituent element of the transport unit 12, holds coins one by one, and is configured by connecting a pressing member 12b and a regulating member 12c to a connecting member 12d.
  • the pressing member 12b is a rod-like body extending from the inside to the outside of the transport path 10a. Such a pressing member 12b presses the coin toward the downstream side of the transport path 10a due to the displacement of the transport unit 12, and the downstream surface 12b1 facing the downstream side of the transport path 10a is directed from the inside to the outside. Accordingly, it is gradually inclined to the upstream side.
  • the pressing member 12b is formed in the third rail forming member 11c and the first recess 12b2 allowing the rail formed in the first rail forming member 11a and the rail formed in the second rail forming member 11b to enter.
  • the second recess 12b3 that allows the rail to enter the rail and the fourth rail forming member 11d is provided, and an inclined surface 12b4 is formed on the downstream surface 12b1 of the bottom of the first recess 12b2.
  • the regulating member 12c has the same form as the pressing member 12b, and is a rod-like body extending from the inside to the outside of the transport path 10a. Such a regulating member 12c has an inner side connected to the pressing member 12b via the connecting member 12d, and the coin pressed by the pressing member 12b due to the displacement of the transport unit 12 is separated from the pressing member 12b more than necessary. It regulates to do.
  • the regulating member 12c is connected to the pressing member 12b constituting the holding portion 12a on the downstream side of the holding portion 12a and the inner side.
  • the regulating member 12c is configured such that the downstream surface 12c1 facing the downstream side of the transport path 10a is gradually inclined toward the upstream side from the inside toward the outside.
  • the restriction member 12c is formed in the third rail forming member 11c and the third recess 12c2 that allows the rail formed in the first rail forming member 11a and the rail formed in the second rail forming member 11b to enter.
  • a fourth recess 12c3 that allows entry of the rail formed in the fourth rail forming member 11d, and an inclined surface 12c4 is formed on the downstream surface 12c1 of the bottom of the third recess 12c2. .
  • the discriminating part 13 is provided on the third rail forming member 11c.
  • determination part 13 discriminate
  • the discrimination result in the discrimination unit 13 is given as a discrimination signal to a control unit (not shown).
  • the return unit 14 is provided on the downstream side of the determination unit 13 (determination region) in the transfer path 10a formed by the third rail forming member 11c, and includes a return opening 14a and a return gate 14b.
  • the return opening 14a is an opening having a size that allows passage of coins of all denominations conveyed by the conveying unit 12, and communicates with the dispensing unit 1c.
  • the return gate 14b is provided so as to open and close the return opening 14a.
  • the return gate 14b normally closes the return opening 14a, and swings to open the return opening 14a when a return command is given.
  • the distribution unit 15 is provided on the downstream side of the return unit 14 in the transport path 10a formed by the third rail forming member 11c.
  • the distribution unit 15 includes a plurality of distribution passage openings 15a and a distribution gate 15b.
  • the plurality of distribution passage openings 15a are openings each having a sufficient size to allow a predetermined denomination coin to pass therethrough, and are formed side by side.
  • the distribution gate 15b is provided for each distribution passage port 15a, and is provided in such a manner as to open and close the corresponding distribution passage port 15a. These distribution gates 15b normally close the corresponding distribution passage openings 15a, and swing when the drive command is given to open the corresponding distribution passage openings 15a. Such a distribution unit 15 distributes coins passing through the distribution passage port 15a to the storage unit 1b for each denomination.
  • the transport unit 10 can transport coins as follows.
  • the transport unit 10 When the coin from the depositing unit 1a is inserted into the input unit, the transport unit 10 receives the coin through the transport path 10a of the first rail forming member 11a. Therefore, a plurality of coins enter each holding portion 12a passing through the conveyance path 10a in the first rail forming member 11a. Further, even between the holding portion 12a and the holding portion 12a, a restriction that constitutes the holding portion 12a on the upstream side in the curved portion between the left extension portion 11c2 and the first rear extension portion 11a3 of the first rail forming member 11a. Since the separation distance between the member 12c and the pressing member 12b constituting the holding portion 12a on the downstream side is increased, the coin enters.
  • the inclined surface 12c4 is formed in the downstream surface 12c1 of the bottom part of the 3rd recessed part 12c2, the rail formed in the 1st rail formation member 11a approached into the 3rd recessed part 12c2. Then, the inclined surface 12c4 is located above the rail.
  • the holding portion 12a displaces the second rail forming member 11b by the form of the upper extension portion 11b1 of the second rail forming member 11b and the transport reverse roller 17.
  • the number of coins held by the holding unit 12a is one.
  • the inclined surface 12b4 is formed on the downstream surface 12b1 of the bottom of the first recess 12b2 in the pressing member 12b, the rail formed on the second rail forming member 11b enters the first recess 12b2. In the case of displacement in such a state, the inclined surface 12b4 becomes a position separated from the rail.
  • the pressing member 12b presses and conveys the two coins K in a state of being overlapped on the upstream side of the transport reverse roller 17, as shown in FIG. 8, it is brought into contact with the rotating transport reverse roller 17
  • the coin K can be ejected from the pressing member 12b.
  • it is possible to suppress the occurrence of transport clogging or the like due to the two coins K being sandwiched between the transport reverse roller 17 and the transport unit 12.
  • the holding unit 12 a that passes through the first rail forming member 11 a and the holding unit 12 a that passes through the third rail forming member 11 c have their postures turned upside down.
  • the inclined surface 12b4 is positioned below the upper end portion of the rail as shown in FIG. 10, and the pressing member 12b
  • the coin can be reliably pressed and stably conveyed.
  • the denomination of the coin that passes through the determination area is determined by the determination unit 13, and the sorting gate 15b swings according to the determination result, so that the coin is conveyed to the storage unit 1b for each denomination. Can be stored.
  • the transport unit 10 transports the coins received from the depositing unit 1a one by one along the predetermined transport path 10a. Since the coin denomination is allowed to be discriminated by the discriminating unit 13 during the conveyance, and the coins are distributed by denomination, a belt stretched endlessly on a pair of rollers as in the prior art is used. The area of the entire apparatus can be reduced as compared with the case where a plurality of coins are transported, whereby the entire apparatus can be reduced in size.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the coin processing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing some components of the coin processing device shown in FIG. FIG.
  • the coin processing apparatus 2 illustrated here is applied as, for example, a change machine, and includes a transport unit 20, a temporary storage unit 60, a storage unit 70, and a withdrawal storage unit 90.
  • FIGS. 13 and 14 show the transport unit 20 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, respectively.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view
  • FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the main part.
  • the transport unit 20 includes a rail forming unit 30, a transport unit 40, and a transport base 50.
  • the rail forming portion 30 includes a first rail forming member 31 and a second rail forming member 32.
  • the first rail forming member 31 is a plate-like member that constitutes the bottom surface of the transport unit 20.
  • a first rail portion 31 a is formed on the upper surface of the first rail forming member 31.
  • the first rail portion 31a is formed by a pair of long members 31b that protrude upward. That is, the first rail portion 31a is formed between the pair of long members 31b.
  • the first rail portion 31a forms a part of the coin transport path 30a, and the first rail constituting portion 31a1 extending toward the right and the circle extending forward from the extending end portion.
  • a second rail constituting portion 31a2 extending in an arc shape and a third rail constituting portion 31a3 extending toward the left from the extending end portion are continuously formed.
  • the second rail forming member 32 has a second rail portion 32a. Similar to the first rail portion 31a, the second rail portion 32a is formed by a pair of long members 32b, and forms a part of a coin transport path 30a. That is, the second rail portion 32a is formed between the pair of long members 32b.
  • the second rail portion 32a extends upward and has a portion extending in an arc shape so as to swell leftward, and toward the right from the extended end portion.
  • a fifth rail constituent portion 32a2 that extends
  • a sixth rail constituent portion 32a3 that extends in an arc shape toward the rear from the extended end portion, and a first portion that extends to the left from the extended end portion.
  • the 7-rail constituent part 32a4 and the eighth rail constituent part 32a5 having a portion extending downward from the extending end part and extending in the arc shape so as to swell leftward are continuously configured. Yes.
  • first rail constituting portion 31a1 and the eighth rail constituting portion 32a5 are continuous, and the third rail constituting portion 31a3 and the fourth rail constituting portion are provided.
  • the first rail portion 31a and the second rail portion 32a constitute one rail portion because 32a1 is continuous.
  • the rail portion forms a transport path 30a for transporting coins.
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the transport unit 40 constituting the transport unit 20 shown in FIGS.
  • the transport unit 40 includes a plurality of holding units 41.
  • the holding part 41 has a storage recess 41a for storing one coin.
  • the holding portion 41 has a columnar connection projection 41b formed at one end, and a long hole-shaped connection hole 41c formed at the other end. These holding portions 41 are connected to other holding portions 41 adjacent to each other by inserting their own connecting projections 41 b into the connecting hole portions 41 c of the other holding portions 41.
  • the transport unit 40 is configured in an endless manner.
  • the transport unit 40 is configured by a plurality of holding units 41 connected endlessly along the transport path 30a, and can be displaced along the transport path 30a.
  • a portion for connecting the holding portions 41 adjacent to each other, that is, the connecting protrusion 41b and the connecting hole portion 41c are provided on the inner side, and one end on the outer side of each holding portion 41.
  • the part is formed with a pressing protrusion (protrusion) 41d protruding outward.
  • the elongate protrusion 41a1 has approached the rail part so that guidance is possible, as for this conveyance part 40, the 1st rail structure part 31a1, the 2nd rail structure part 31a2, and the 3rd rail structure part 31a3 are mentioned.
  • the storage recess 41a faces upward, and in the holding portion 41 in which the long projection 41a1 has entered the fourth rail constituting portion 32a1 and the eighth rail constituting portion 32a5.
  • the accommodating recessed portion 41a is facing the right side. Looking down.
  • maintenance part 41 in which the elongate protrusion 41a1 entered into a part of 1st rail structure part 31a1 and 3rd rail structure part 31a3, and a elongate protrusion part to the 2nd rail structure part 31a2.
  • the holding portion 41 into which 41a1 has entered meshes with a part of the outer peripheral surface of the disk-shaped conveyance transmission portion 42.
  • the conveyance transmission part 42 has a through hole 42a formed in the center portion, and the conveyance shaft-shaped part 31c formed in a manner protruding upward from the first rail forming member 31 penetrates the through hole 42a.
  • the shaft portion 31c is rotatable around the central axis.
  • the transport transmission unit 42 is connected to the transport motor 44 via a connecting member 43, and rotates clockwise when viewed from above around the central axis of the transport shaft portion 31c when the transport motor 44 is driven. It is.
  • the transport unit 40 includes a first rail component 31a1, a second rail component 31a2, a third rail component 31a3, a fourth rail component 32a1, a fifth rail component 32a2, a sixth rail component 32a3,
  • the seventh rail component 32a4 and the eighth rail component 32a5 are displaced in this order.
  • the transport base 50 includes a lower base member 51 and an upper base member 52.
  • the lower base member 51 is provided to face the first rail forming member 31 with a part of the transport unit 40 interposed therebetween.
  • An insertion portion 100 is provided in front of the lower base member 51 by forming a notch 51a.
  • the input unit 100 communicates with the deposit port 2b through the deposit guide 2a.
  • the insertion unit 100 is a part that stores a plurality of coins deposited through the deposit port 2b and passed through the deposit guide 2a.
  • the charging unit 100 is provided with a charging reverse roller 101.
  • a plurality of the reverse rollers 101 are provided, and extend in the front-rear direction at the upper part of the holding part 41 (a part of the conveying part 40) in which the long protrusion 41a1 enters the third rail constituting part 31a3. ing.
  • These closing reverse rollers 101 are connected to a closing motor 103 via a connecting member 102, and rotate around its own axis when the closing motor 103 is driven.
  • Each of the throwing reverse rollers 101 rotates around its own axis so as to contact the coins stored in the throwing unit 100 and move to a part of the transporting unit 40 that is displaced, that is, the third rail constituting unit 31a3. Coins are stored one by one in the storage concave portion 41a of the holding portion 41 into which the long protrusion 41a1 has entered.
  • the upper base member 52 has a first curved base portion 52a, a second curved base portion 52b, and a horizontal base portion 52c.
  • the first curved base portion 52a is provided so as to face the fourth rail constituting portion 32a1 of the second rail forming member 32 with a part of the conveying portion 40 interposed therebetween.
  • the first curved base portion 52a is configured such that the coin is detached from the storage concave portion 41a of the holding portion 41 in which the long protrusion 41a1 enters the part of the transporting portion 40 that is displaced, that is, the fourth rail constituting portion 32a1. It is to suppress.
  • the second curved base portion 52b is provided to face the eighth rail constituting portion 32a5 of the second rail forming member 32 with a part of the conveying portion 40 interposed therebetween.
  • the second curved base portion 52b is configured to prevent the coin from being detached from a part of the transporting portion 40 to be displaced, that is, from the storage concave portion 41a of the holding portion 41 in which the long protrusion 41a1 has entered the eighth rail constituting portion 32a5. It is to suppress.
  • the horizontal base portion 52c is provided so as to face the fifth rail constituting portion 32a2, the sixth rail constituting portion 32a3, and the seventh rail constituting portion 32a4 in the second rail forming member 32 with a part of the conveying portion 40 interposed therebetween. It has been. As shown in FIG. 16, such a horizontal base portion 52 c is provided with a separation inclined portion 53, a discrimination portion 54, a reject portion 55 and a sorting portion 56.
  • the separation inclined portion 53 is formed in a portion of the rail portion facing the fifth rail constituting portion 32a2, and is gradually inclined forward as it goes rightward.
  • the separation inclined portion 53 separates the coin from the holding portion 41 to the outside of the holding concave portion 41a of the holding portion 41 in which the long protrusion 41a1 enters the part of the transporting portion 40 that is displaced, that is, the fifth rail constituting portion 32a2. It is something to be made.
  • the coins that have been removed to the outside are conveyed by being pressed by the pressing protrusion 41d of the holding portion 41 that is displaced while sliding on the edge of the horizontal base portion 52c.
  • the discrimination part 54 is provided at the right front end part of the horizontal base part 52c.
  • the discriminating section 54 discriminates the authenticity and denomination of the coin that is separated from the holding section 41 by the detachment inclined section 53 and conveyed while being pressed by the pressing projection 41d of the holding section 41. is there.
  • the discrimination result in the discrimination unit 54 is given as a discrimination signal to a control means (not shown).
  • the reject portion 55 is provided at the right end portion of the horizontal base portion 52c, and includes a reject opening 55a and a reject gate 55b.
  • the reject opening 55a is a rectangular opening formed in the passage area of coins that have passed through the discrimination area by the discrimination section 54, that is, coins that are slidably contacted with the edge of the horizontal base and pressed by the pressing protrusion 41d. It is.
  • the reject opening 55a has a size that allows passage of all denomination coins transported by the transport unit 40, and communicates with the withdrawal tray 2c through a reject guide 55c.
  • the reject gate 55b is provided so as to move forward and backward to the reject opening 55a.
  • the reject gate 55b moves forward into the reject opening 55a, the reject gate 55b closes a part of the reject opening 55a and restricts coins from passing through the reject opening 55a.
  • the reject gate 55b moves backward from the reject opening 55a, the coin is allowed to pass through the reject opening 55a. Thereby, the coin that has passed through the reject opening 55a is guided to the dispensing tray 2c through the reject guide 55c. Coins guided to the withdrawal tray 2c can be taken out through the withdrawal opening 2d.
  • Such a reject gate 55b moves backward through the reject opening 55a when a reject drive unit (not shown) such as a solenoid is driven by a command given from the control means, and normally advances into the reject opening 55a. Has moved.
  • the allocating unit 56 passes the coins conveyed while being pressed by the pressing projection 41d of the holding unit 41 at the rear end of the horizontal base unit 52c. It is provided in the area. As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the distribution unit 56 is provided with a distribution passage port 56a and a distribution gate 56b.
  • the distribution passage port 56a is formed by the openings 56a1 to 56a6 provided for each denomination being continuous with each other while being arranged in the order of denominations having the smallest outer diameter. More specifically, the distribution passage opening 56a is directed from the right to the left, that is, from the upstream side to the downstream side in the coin transport direction in the coin passage area, and the one-yen coin opening 56a1. , 50-yen coin opening 56a2, 5-yen coin opening 56a3, 100-yen coin opening 56a4, 10-yen coin opening 56a5, and 500-yen coin opening 56a6 are irregularly shaped openings formed by communicating with each other.
  • the 1-yen coin opening 56a1 has a size necessary and sufficient to allow passage of 1-yen coin, and has a larger outer diameter than 1-yen coin (50-yen coin, 5-yen coin, 100 yen coin, 10 yen coin, 500 yen coin) is restricted.
  • the 50-yen coin opening 56a2 has a size necessary and sufficient to allow passage of the 50-yen coin, and has a larger outer diameter than the 50-yen coin (5-yen coin, 100-yen coin, 10-yen Coins, 500 yen coins) are restricted.
  • the 5-yen coin opening 56a3 has a size that is necessary and sufficient to allow the 5-yen coin to pass, and has a larger outer diameter than the 5-yen coin (100-yen coin, 10-yen coin, 500-yen coin).
  • the coins) pass through.
  • the 100-yen coin opening 56a4 has a size that is necessary and sufficient to allow 100-yen coins to pass therethrough, and a coin having a larger outer diameter than the 100-yen coin (10-yen coin, 500-yen coin) passes through. It regulates to do.
  • the 10-yen coin opening 56a5 is large enough to allow passage of 10-yen coins, and restricts passage of coins (500-yen coins) whose outer diameter is larger than that of 10-yen coins. To do.
  • the 500-yen coin opening 56a6 has a size necessary and sufficient to allow passage of the 500-yen coin.
  • the sorting gate 56b is provided in the 5-yen coin opening 56a3 so as to be movable back and forth.
  • the sorting gate 56b is discriminated from the same material (for example, white copper) as the 100-yen coin by discriminating the denomination of the coin passing by the discriminating unit 54. It moves backward from the coin opening 56a3 (see FIG. 17).
  • the gate drive unit moves forward to the 5-yen coin opening 56a3 (see FIG. 18).
  • the sorting gate 56b moves forward into the 5-yen coin opening 56a3, the 5-yen coin is restricted from passing through the 5-yen coin opening 56a3.
  • Such a distribution unit 56 distributes the coins passing through the distribution passage port 56a to the temporary storage unit 60 provided on the lower side of the distribution unit 56 for each denomination.
  • FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing the temporary holding unit 60 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.
  • the temporary storage unit 60 includes a plurality (six in the illustrated example) of temporary storage 60a and return storage 60b.
  • the temporary storage 60a is a temporary storage 60a that temporarily holds 1 yen coin, 50 yen coin, 5 yen coin, 100 yen coin, 10 yen coin, and 500 yen coin in order from the right to the left. It is out.
  • the 1-yen coin temporary storage 60a is provided below the 1-yen coin opening 56a1.
  • the 1-yen coin temporary storage 60a temporarily holds 1-yen coins that have passed through the 1-yen coin opening 56a1.
  • the 50-yen coin temporary storage 60a is provided below the 50-yen coin opening 56a2. This 50-yen coin temporary storage 60a temporarily holds 50-yen coins that have passed through the 50-yen coin opening 56a2.
  • the 5-yen coin temporary storage 60a is provided below the 5-yen coin opening 56a3.
  • the 5-yen coin temporary storage 60a temporarily holds 5-yen coins that have passed through the 5-yen coin opening 56a3.
  • the 100-yen coin temporary storage 60a is provided below the 100-yen coin opening 56a4. This 100-yen coin temporary storage 60a temporarily holds 100-yen coins that have passed through the 100-yen coin opening 56a4.
  • the 10-yen coin temporary storage 60a is provided below the 10-yen coin opening 56a5.
  • the 10-yen coin temporary storage 60a temporarily holds 10-yen coins that have passed through the 10-yen coin opening 56a5.
  • the 500 yen coin temporary storage 60a is provided below the 500 yen coin opening 56a6.
  • the 500-yen coin temporary storage 60a temporarily holds 500-yen coins that have passed through the 500-yen coin opening 56a6.
  • These temporary storage units 60a are each provided with a temporary storage screw type conveying member 61.
  • the temporary holding screw type conveying member 61 is provided in a temporary holding guide 60a1 serving as a case, and protrudes outward in the radial direction on the outer peripheral surface of a columnar temporary holding shaft portion 61a extending along the front-rear direction.
  • the temporary holding blade portion 61b is provided in a spiral shape.
  • the temporary holding screw type conveying members 61 of these temporary holding units 60a are connected to a common temporary holding motor 62 through a connecting member (not shown).
  • the temporary holding motor 62 is a drive source capable of forward and reverse rotation. Therefore, when the temporary storage motor 62 rotates in one direction, the temporary storage screw type conveying member 61 of each temporary storage 60a rotates in one direction and conveys the coins to be temporarily stored backward. , To be paid out to the storage unit 70.
  • each temporary storage 60a rotates in the other direction and transports the coins to be temporarily stored forward. And paying out to the return box 60b.
  • the return warehouse 60b is provided in the lower part on the front side of the temporary storage 60a.
  • the return box 60 b includes a return screw type conveying member 63.
  • the return screw type conveying member 63 is configured such that a return blade portion 63b protruding in a radially outward direction is spirally provided on an outer peripheral surface of a columnar return shaft portion 63a extending along the left-right direction. Yes.
  • the return screw type conveying member 63 is connected to a return motor 64 via a connecting member 65, and rotates around the central axis of the return shaft portion 63a when the return motor 64 is driven. And return screw type conveyance member 63 conveys the coin paid out from temporary storage 60a toward the left, when rotating around the central axis of return axis part 63a.
  • the coins thus conveyed toward the left are paid out to a return guide 66 provided at the lower left part of the return box 60b as shown in FIG.
  • the return guide 66 is a part of the transport unit 40 that displaces coins paid out from the return box 60b through an opening (not shown) formed on the rear side of the lower base member 51 of the transport unit 20, That is, it guides to the accommodation recessed part 41a of the holding
  • FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing the storage unit 70 and the withdrawal holding unit 90 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.
  • the storage unit 70 is configured such that a plurality (six in the illustrated example) of coin storages 70a are arranged side by side. That is, the storage unit 70 is provided such that, for example, coin storages 70a for storing 1-yen coins, 50-yen coins, 5-yen coins, 100-yen coins, 10-yen coins, and 500-yen coins are arranged from right to left. It is configured.
  • the coin storage 70a for storing 1-yen coins is provided below the temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 1-yen coins.
  • the coin storage 70a for storing 1-yen coins is for storing 1-yen coins paid out backward from the temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 1-yen coins.
  • a coin storage 70a for storing 50 yen coins is provided in a lower portion of a temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 50 yen coins.
  • the coin storage 70a for storing 50 yen coins is for storing 50 yen coins paid out backward from the temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 50 yen coins.
  • a coin storage 70a for storing 5-yen coins is provided in a lower part of a temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 5-yen coins.
  • the coin storage 70a that stores the 5-yen coins stores 5-yen coins that are paid out backward from the temporary storage 60a that temporarily holds the 5-yen coins.
  • a coin storage 70a for storing 100 yen coins is provided in a lower portion of a temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 100 yen coins.
  • the coin storage 70a for storing 100 yen coins is for storing 100 yen coins paid out backward from the temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 100 yen coins.
  • a coin storage 70a for storing 10-yen coins is provided below the temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 10-yen coins.
  • the coin storage 70a for storing 10-yen coins is for storing 10-yen coins paid out backward from the temporary storage 60a for temporarily holding 10-yen coins.
  • a coin storage 70a for storing 500 yen coins is provided below the temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 500 yen coins.
  • the coin storage 70a for storing the 500 yen coins is for storing the 500 yen coins paid out backward from the temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing the 500 yen coins.
  • the coin storage 70a constituting the storage unit 70 has the same configuration except that the length in the left-right direction is different. Therefore, in the following, the coin storage 70a that stores the one-yen coin located on the rightmost side will be described, and description of the other coin storage 70a will be omitted.
  • FIG. 22 is a plan view showing the main part of the rightmost coin storage 70a shown in FIG. 21, and FIG. 23 is a main component of the rightmost coin storage 70a shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows this typically.
  • the coin storage 70a includes a first storage screw type transport member 71 and a second storage screw type transport member 72.
  • the first storage screw type conveying member 71 has a first storage blade portion 71b that protrudes radially outward on the outer peripheral surface of a columnar first storage shaft portion 71a extending along the front-rear direction. It is provided and configured.
  • the first storage screw type conveying member 71 is provided in the storage guide 73 in such a manner that it gradually inclines upward as it goes forward.
  • the first storage screw type transport member 71 has a rear end portion that passes through a notch (not shown) formed in the rear portion 73 a of the storage guide 73 and is connected to the storage motor 75 via a storage spring 74.
  • the storage spring 74 is an urging means for urging the first storage screw type conveying member 71 forward.
  • the first storage screw type conveying member 71 rotates around the central axis of the first storage shaft portion 71a when the storage motor 75 is driven.
  • the first storage screw type transport member 71 has one direction around the central axis of the first storage shaft portion 71a (for example, a clockwise direction when viewed from the rear side) or the other direction (for example, when viewed from the rear side). (Counterclockwise direction).
  • the 1st accommodation screw type conveyance member 71 rotates in one direction around the central axis of the 1st accommodation axis part 71a, it conveys in the state where the coin was accumulated from back to the front. Downstream in the transport direction.
  • the coin is moved from the front toward the rear.
  • the storage guide 73 extends along the front-rear direction and has a case shape with the top and bottom open.
  • the rear portion 73a of the storage guide 73 is curved in such a manner that the front center portion is concave.
  • the storage guide 73 supports the storage reverse roller 76, and a first storage / conveyance section 77, a second storage / conveyance section 78, and a storage guide section 79 are formed.
  • the storage reverse roller 76 extends in the left-right direction in such a manner as to straddle each coin storage 70 a, and enters the recess 73 b 1 formed on the pair of left and right side portions 73 b of the storage guide 73. It is supported by.
  • the recesses 73b1 formed in the both side portions 73b of the storage guide 73 are formed in the upper region of the front end portion of the first storage screw type transport member 71, so the storage reverse roller 76 is provided with the first storage screw type transport.
  • the storage reverse roller 76 is connected to a motor (not shown) via a connecting member 80, and rotates around its own axis when the motor is driven.
  • Such a storage reverse roller 76 rotates around its own axis so as to come into contact with a coin transported to the first storage screw-type transport member 71, and the first storage screw-type transport member 71 has a first one.
  • Coins are stored one by one between the pitches constituted by the storage blade portions 71b.
  • pitch comprised by the 1st storage blade part 71b
  • the first storage / conveyance unit 77 is formed in a pair of left and right portions below the storage reverse roller 76 on both side portions 73b of the storage guide 73. These first storage and conveyance portions 77 extend along the extending direction of the first storage shaft portion 71a, and more specifically, extend in such a manner that they gradually incline upward as they move forward. Yes.
  • the second storage / conveying unit 78 is formed in a pair of left and right forms at a position on the opposite side of the first storage / conveying unit 77 on both sides 73 b of the storage guide 73 and facing the first storage screw-type transporting member 71. ing. These second storage and conveyance sections 78 have inclined surfaces that extend in a manner that gradually approaches the first storage screw-type conveyance member 71 as it goes downward.
  • the storage guide portion 79 is a flat plate portion that connects both side portions 73b of the storage guide 73 to each other on the front side of the first storage conveyance portion 77. Similar to the first storage / conveyance section 77, the storage guide section 79 is configured such that the upper surface gradually inclines upward as it goes forward.
  • the second storage screw type transport member 72 has a second storage blade portion 72b that protrudes radially outward on the outer peripheral surface of a cylindrical second storage shaft portion 72a extending along the front-rear direction. It is provided and configured.
  • the second storage screw type conveying member 72 is provided on the upper side of the storage guide portion 79 in such a manner that it gradually tilts upward as it goes forward.
  • the second storage screw type transport member 72 is a linkage member in which a part of the gear 72b1 formed on the end surface of the rear end portion of the second storage blade portion 72b is attached to the front end of the first storage screw type transport member 71. 81.
  • the linkage member 81 will be described first.
  • the linkage member 81 is attached to the front end portion of the first storage shaft portion 71a that constitutes the first storage screw type conveyance member 71, and protrudes radially outward from the outer peripheral surface of the columnar linkage shaft portion 81a.
  • the linkage blade portion 81b is provided in a spiral shape.
  • the linkage blade portion 81b has a gear 81b1 formed on the end surface, and the rear end portion is continuous with the front end portion of the first storage blade portion 71b.
  • a part of the gear 81b1 of the linkage blade part 81b of the linkage member 81 meshes with a part of the gear 72b1 at the rear end part of the second storage blade part 72b.
  • Such a linking member 81 rotates integrally with the first storage screw type transport member 71 when the first storage screw type transport member 71 rotates in one direction around the central axis of the first storage shaft portion 71a. As a result, the rotational force is transmitted to the second storage screw type transport member 72 to rotate the second storage screw type transport member 72 in the same direction as the first storage screw type transport member 71.
  • the linkage member 81 does not rotate when the first storage screw type transport member 71 rotates in the other direction around the central axis of the first storage shaft portion 71a, and the rotational force is not stored in the second storage shaft. Transmission to the screw type conveying member 72 is restricted. That is, the linkage member 81 has a function as a one-way clutch between the first storage screw type transport member 71 and the second storage screw type transport member 72.
  • the second storage screw type transport member 72 rotates around the central axis of the second storage shaft portion 72a to store the coins transported via the first storage screw type transport member 71 and the linkage member 81.
  • the second storage screw type conveying member 72 is stored one by one between the pitches constituted by the second storage blade portions 72 b.
  • pitches constituted by the second storage blade portion 72b in the second embodiment, when the second storage screw type transport member 72 is viewed from below, the second storage blade portions adjacent to each other. Between 72b, it is set as the magnitude
  • the second storage screw type transport member 72 is rotated around the central axis of the second storage shaft portion 72a in a state where coins are stored in the foremost pitch constituted by the second storage blade portion 72b. By rotating once in one direction, the coins stored between the foremost pitches are paid out to the withdrawal holding unit 90 facing forward.
  • FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing the withdrawal holding unit 90 shown in FIGS. 11, 12 and 21.
  • the withdrawal holding unit 90 is provided in a lower part on the front side of the storage unit 70.
  • the withdrawal holding unit 90 includes a withdrawal holding screw type conveying member 91.
  • the withdrawal holding screw type conveying member 91 is provided in a withdrawal holding guide 90a serving as a case, and is arranged radially outward on the outer peripheral surface of a columnar withdrawal holding shaft portion 91a extending in the left-right direction.
  • a withdrawal holding blade portion 91b that protrudes in a spiral manner is provided.
  • the withdrawal holding screw type conveying member 91 is connected to a withdrawal holding motor 92 via a connecting member 93.
  • the withdrawal holding motor 92 is a drive source capable of forward and reverse rotation. Therefore, when the withdrawal holding motor 92 rotates in one direction, the withdrawal holding screw type conveying member 91 rotates in one direction, conveys the coins to the left, and is provided in the withdrawal holding guide 90a.
  • the first payout outlet 90a1 is used to pay out to the input unit 100.
  • the withdrawal holding motor 92 rotates in the other direction
  • the withdrawal holding screw type conveying member 91 rotates in the other direction and conveys the coins to the right
  • the withdrawal holding guide 90a It pays out to the withdrawal tray 2c from the provided second delivery outlet 90a2.
  • the coin processing apparatus 2 stores the received coins in the input unit 100. After storing coins in the input unit 100 in this way, the coin processing device 2 drives the input motor 103 and the transport motor 44 through the control means. When the input motor 103 and the conveyance motor 44 are driven, each input reverse roller 101 rotates about its axis and the conveyance unit 40 is displaced along the conveyance path 30a.
  • Coins are stored one by one in the storage recess 41a.
  • the coin accommodated in the accommodation recessed part 41a is conveyed upward along the conveyance path
  • the transportation unit 20 Since the separation base 53 is formed in the transportation base 50 (upper base member 52) constituting the transportation unit 20, the transportation unit 20 contacts the separation slope 53 with the coins conveyed upward by the transportation unit 40. Then, the coin is positioned outside the holding portion 41, and the coin is conveyed by being pressed by the pressing protrusion 41d while being in sliding contact with the edge of the horizontal base portion 52c of the upper base member 52.
  • the transport unit 20 when the transport unit 20 is pressed by the pressing protrusion 41d and transports the coin, the coin is passed through the discrimination area of the discrimination portion 54, and the discrimination portion 54 determines the authenticity and denomination of the coin. Discriminated. That is, the transport unit 20 allows the authenticity and denomination of the coins to be discriminated by the discrimination unit 54 during the coin transport.
  • the coin processing device 2 does not drive the reject driving unit through the control means. Therefore, the reject gate 55b is in a state of moving forward into the reject opening 55a. As a result, the coin processing device 2 passes the reject opening 55a rearward while pressing the coin that has passed through the discrimination region with the pressing protrusion 41d of the holding unit 41 through the transport unit 40.
  • the coin processing device 2 transports the coin thus passed through the reject opening 55a to the sorting unit 56, and passes through the coin opening 46a1 corresponding to the denomination of the coin at the sorting passage port 56a. Let them sort out.
  • the coin that has passed through the distribution passage port 56a is temporarily held in the temporary storage 60a corresponding to the denomination of the coin in the temporary storage unit 60.
  • the coin processing device 2 that temporarily holds the coins in the temporary holding unit 60 is in a standby state until a command such as transaction confirmation is given from the host device or the like. In this standby state, the driving motor 103 and the transport motor 44 are stopped.
  • the coin processing device 2 uses the sorting gate 56b in the sorting unit 56.
  • the gate drive unit is driven to advance into the 5-yen coin opening 56a3. Therefore, when the coin is a 100-yen coin, it does not pass through the 5-yen coin opening 56a3 corresponding to the 5-yen coin having a very small difference in outer diameter from the 100-yen coin. .
  • the coin processing device 2 uses the sorting gate 56b in the sorting unit 56.
  • the gate drive unit is driven to retreat from the 5-yen coin opening 56a3. Therefore, when the coin is a 5-yen coin, the 5-yen coin opening 56a3 can be passed.
  • the coin processing device 2 drives the reject driving unit through the control means.
  • the reject gate 55b moves backward from the reject opening 55a.
  • the coins that have passed through the discrimination area of the discrimination unit 54 are passed through the reject opening 55a, and the coins are paid out to the withdrawal tray 2c via the reject guide 55c and can be taken out through the withdrawal port 2d.
  • the coin processing device 2 uses the temporary storage motor 62 through the control means. Is rotated in one direction.
  • each temporary holding screw type conveying member 61 rotates in one direction, conveys coins temporarily held in a predetermined temporary holding box 60a toward the rear, and a corresponding coin storage box 70a (storage section). 70) and stored in the coin storage 70a.
  • the deposit operation of the coins deposited from the deposit port 2b is completed.
  • the driving of each motor 52 and the like is stopped.
  • the storage motor 75 is rotationally driven in one direction to rotate the first storage screw type transport member 71 and the second storage screw type transport member 72 in one direction, and the storage reverse By rotating the roller 76, coins are stored one by one between the pitches formed by the second storage blade portions 72 b of the second storage screw type conveying member 72.
  • the coin processing device 2 temporarily stores the coin through the control means.
  • the motor 62 is rotated in the other direction and the return motor 64 is driven.
  • the coin processing device 2 drives the transport motor 44 through the control means and drives the reject driving unit.
  • the coin processing device 2 By rotating the temporary storage motor 62 in the other direction, the coin processing device 2 causes each temporary storage screw type conveying member 61 to rotate in the other direction, and forwards the coin temporarily stored in the predetermined temporary storage 60a to the front. It is conveyed toward and returned to the return box 60b.
  • the return screw type conveying member 63 rotates around the central axis of the return shaft 63a by driving the return motor 64, and the coins paid out from the temporary storage box 60a are moved to the left. It is conveyed to the return guide 66.
  • the coins paid out to the return guide 66 in this manner are stored in the storage recess 41 a of the holding unit 41 that constitutes the transfer unit 40 that is displaced by driving the transfer motor 44. Thereby, the said coin is conveyed along the conveyance path
  • the coins transported to the transport unit 40 are detached to the holding unit 41 at the separation inclined portion 53 and are conveyed by being pressed by the pressing protrusion 41 d of the holding unit 41. Then, after passing through the discrimination area of the discrimination unit 54, the coin passes through the reject opening 55a in which the reject gate 55b is moved backward by the drive of the reject drive unit, and reaches the dispensing tray 2c through the reject guide 55c.
  • the coin processing device 2 to which the return instruction is given pays out coins from the temporary storage 60a to the return box 60b, and pays out coins from the return box 60b to the transport unit 20. Then, the coins are transported upward along the transport path 30a by the transport unit 20, and the coins are paid out and returned to the withdrawal tray 2c through the reject opening 55a in which the reject gate 55b is moved backward. Thereafter, driving of each motor 34 and the like is stopped.
  • the coin processing device 2 rotates the storage motor 75 of the denomination subject to the withdrawal instruction through the control means in one direction, and rotationally drives the withdrawal holding motor 92 in the other direction.
  • the corresponding coin storage 70a is stored one by one between the pitches constituted by the second storage blades 72b of the second storage screw type conveying member 72.
  • a predetermined number of coins corresponding to the withdrawal instruction are paid out to the withdrawal holding unit 90 in order from the previous one.
  • the withdrawal holding motor 92 rotates in the other direction to rotate the withdrawal holding screw type conveying member 91 in the other direction, and the coins paid out to the withdrawal holding unit 90 are moved to the right.
  • the dispensing operation is completed by transporting toward the dispensing center 2 and dispensing to the dispensing tray 2c through the second dispensing outlet 90a2. Thereafter, the driving of each motor 65 and the like is stopped.
  • the coin processing device 2 drives the input motor 103, the transport motor 44, and the temporary storage motor 62 while rotating the predetermined storage motor 75 and the withdrawal storage motor 92 in one direction through the control means.
  • the coin processing device 2 rotates a predetermined storage motor 75 in one direction to pay out the coins stored in the corresponding coin storage 70a to the withdrawal holding unit 90 in order from the front.
  • the withdrawal holding motor 92 rotates in one direction to rotate the withdrawal holding screw type conveying member 91 in one direction, and the coins paid out to the withdrawal holding unit 90 are moved to the left. And pays out to the input unit 100 through the first payout outlet 90a1.
  • the coin processing device 2 By driving the input motor 103 and the transfer motor 44, the coin processing device 2 stores the coins paid out to the input unit 100 one by one in the storage recess 41a and transfers the coins upward along the transfer path 30a. To do. Then, the separation inclined portion 53 is positioned outside the holding portion 41 and conveyed, the discrimination portion 54 discriminates the authenticity and denomination, and the sorting portion 56 distributes it. Actually, since the coin to be transported is a coin of a specific denomination, it only passes through one of the coin openings in the sorting passage port 56a of the sorting unit 56.
  • the coins are passed through one of the coin openings and paid out to the predetermined temporary storage 60a of the temporary storage unit 60, and the number of coins is measured by a predetermined counter (not shown) at the time of the payment. Thereby, the number of coins to be scrutinized can be confirmed.
  • the transport unit 20 transports coins deposited through the deposit port 2b one by one along a predetermined transport path 30a.
  • the discriminator 54 allows the authenticity and denomination of the coins to be discriminated, and the coins discriminated as genuine coins are sorted by denomination. Compared with the case where a plurality of endlessly stretched belts are provided to transport coins, the entire area of the apparatus can be reduced, and thus the entire apparatus can be reduced in size.
  • a transport failure such as a decrease in transport force due to dirt or the like caused by the transported coin or the occurrence of an inclined ring. Can be suppressed, and the conveyance of coins can be satisfactorily carried out by suppressing the decrease in conveying force, the generation of inclined wheels, and the like.
  • the transport unit 40 constituting the transport unit 20 is configured by connecting a plurality of holding units 41 capable of holding coins one by one in an endless manner, and a rail configuring the transport path 30 a. Since it is displaced along the part, it is possible to stably carry coins and to suppress the accumulation of coins and the occurrence of coin clogging during the carrying.
  • the transport unit 40 passes the discrimination area of the discrimination unit 54, the coin is placed on the pressing protrusion 41 d provided on the holding unit 41 with the coin positioned outside the holding unit 41. Since the pressure is conveyed, the discrimination in the discrimination unit 54 can be performed satisfactorily.
  • the sorting gate 56b constituting the sorting unit 56 of the transport unit 20 when the sorting gate 56b constituting the sorting unit 56 of the transport unit 20 is transported by the transport unit 40, coins of the same material as the 100-yen coin are used. Since the advancing movement to the opening 56a3, when the coin to be conveyed is a 100-yen coin, the 5-yen coin opening 56a3 corresponding to the 5-yen coin having a very small difference in outer diameter from the 100-yen coin. Can be prevented from passing through. On the other hand, when coins of a material different from 100 yen coins are transported by the transport unit 40, the coins retreat from the 5-yen coin opening 56a3. Therefore, when the transported coins are 5 yen coins, 5 yen The coin opening 56a3 can be passed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the accuracy of coin distribution.
  • the sorting gate 56b is provided in such a manner that it moves forward and backward to the 5-yen coin opening 56a3.
  • it is not limited to this and is provided in another coin opening. May be.
  • the conveyance part 40 which conveys a coin to the distribution part 56 was comprised by connecting the some holding
  • FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the coin processing apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
  • the coin processing apparatus 3 illustrated here is applied as, for example, a change machine, and includes a transport unit 110, a temporary storage unit 170, a storage unit 180, and a withdrawal storage unit 190.
  • the transport unit 110 since the transport unit 110 has a feature, the transport unit 110 will be described in detail, and the temporary storage unit 170, the storage unit 180, and the withdrawal storage unit 190 will be described briefly.
  • FIGS. 26 to 28 show the transport unit 110 shown in FIG. 25.
  • FIG. 26 is a perspective view
  • FIGS. 27 and 28 are exploded perspective views.
  • the transport unit 110 includes a rail forming unit 120, a transport unit 130, a transport base 140, and a separation mechanism 150.
  • the rail forming portion 120 includes a first rail forming member 121, a second rail forming member 122, a third rail forming member 123, and a fourth rail forming member 124.
  • the first rail forming member 121 is a plate-like member that constitutes the bottom surface of the transport unit 110.
  • a first rail portion 121 a is formed on the upper surface of the first rail forming member 121.
  • the 1st rail part 121a is comprised by a pair of elongate member 121b which protrudes toward upper direction. That is, the first rail portion 121a is configured between the pair of long members 121b.
  • the first rail portion 121a includes a first rail constituting portion 121a1 extending toward the left, a second rail constituting portion 121a2 extending in an arc shape from the extending end portion toward the front, and an extension thereof.
  • the third rail constituting portion 121a3 extending toward the left from the existing end portion is continuously formed.
  • the second rail forming member 122 is a block-like member having a curved left surface, and is placed on the front right end of the first rail forming member 121.
  • a second rail portion 122 a is formed on the left surface of the second rail forming member 122.
  • the 2nd rail part 122a is comprised by a pair of elongate member 122b which protrudes from this left surface. That is, the second rail portion 122a is configured between the pair of long members 122b.
  • the second rail portion 122a has a fourth rail constituent portion 122a1 that extends upward and extends in an arc shape so as to swell rightward.
  • the fourth rail component 122a1 is continuous with the third rail component 121a3 by placing the second rail forming member 122 on the first rail forming member 121.
  • the third rail forming member 123 is a plate-like member that constitutes the upper surface of the transport unit 110 and is partially curved.
  • a third rail portion 123 a is formed on the lower surface of the third rail forming member 123.
  • the 3rd rail part 123a is comprised by a pair of elongate member 123b which protrudes toward the left and downward. That is, the third rail portion 123a is configured between the pair of long members 123b.
  • the third rail portion 123a extends to the left and extends to the left from the fifth rail constituting portion 123a1 extending in an arc shape so as to bulge upward, and from the extended end portion thereof.
  • a portion 123a4 and a ninth rail constituting portion 123a5 extending downward from the extending end portion and extending in a circular arc shape so as to swell rightward are continuously configured.
  • the fourth rail forming member 124 is a block-like member having a curved left surface, and is placed at the front rear end of the first rail forming member 121.
  • a fourth rail portion 124 a is formed on the left surface of the fourth rail forming member 124.
  • the fourth rail portion 124a is composed of a pair of long members 124b protruding from the left surface. That is, the fourth rail portion 124a is configured between the pair of long members 124b.
  • the fourth rail portion 124a has a tenth rail constituting portion 124a1 extending downward and extending in an arc shape so as to swell rightward.
  • the tenth rail constituting portion 124a1 is continuous to the first rail constituting portion 121a1 by placing the fourth rail forming member 124 on the first rail forming member 121.
  • the fifth rail constituting portion 123a1 and the fourth rail constituting portion 122a1 are continuous.
  • the ninth rail constituting portion 123a5 and the tenth rail constituting portion 124a1 are continuous, so that the first rail portion 121a, the second rail portion 122a, the third rail portion 123a, and the fourth rail portion 124a are one rail.
  • the rail portion forms a transport path 120a for transporting coins.
  • FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing the conveyance unit 130 constituting the conveyance unit 110 shown in FIGS. 25 to 28 together with the separation mechanism 150.
  • the conveyance unit 130 includes a plurality of holding units 131.
  • the holding part 131 is made of, for example, a resin material, and has an accommodation recess 132 as shown in FIG.
  • the housing recess 132 includes a first edge 133a and a second edge 133b that face each other, a third edge 133c that connects one end of the first edge 133a and one end of the second edge 133b,
  • the fourth edge 133d that connects the other end of the first edge 133a and the other end of the second edge 133b is surrounded by the four sides, and spans the first edge 133a and the second edge 133b.
  • the long protrusion 132a, the protrusion 132b of the third edge 133c, and the protrusion 132c of the fourth edge 133d which are formed so as to form the bottom, accommodate one coin at a time. Containment area.
  • the holding part 131 having such an accommodation recess 132 has a connecting protrusion 134a formed at one end of the third edge 133c and a connecting hole 134b at the other end of the third edge 133c. Is formed.
  • This holding portion 131 is connected to another holding portion 131 adjacent to each other by inserting its own connecting projection 134 a through the connecting hole 134 b of the other holding portion 131.
  • a transport unit 130 is configured by being connected endlessly along the transport path 120a.
  • the transport unit 130 is configured by a plurality of holding units 131 connected endlessly along the transport path 120a, and can be displaced along the transport path 120a.
  • the third edge 133c is on the inner side
  • the fourth edge 133d is on the outer side
  • 134a and the connecting hole 134b are provided on the inner side.
  • the conveyance portion 130 is long to the first rail constituting portion 121a1, the second rail constituting portion 121a2, and the third rail constituting portion 121a3.
  • the housing concave part 132 faces upward.
  • the long protrusion 132a has entered the fourth rail constituent part 122a1, the fifth rail constituent part 123a1, the ninth rail constituent part 123a5, and the tenth rail constituent part 124a1, the receiving concave part 132 faces the left side. Yes.
  • the accommodating concave part 132 faces downward.
  • maintenance part 131 in which the elongate protrusion 132a approached into a part of 1st rail structure part 121a1 and 3rd rail structure part 121a3, and a elongate protrusion part to the 2nd rail structure part 121a2.
  • the holding part 131 into which 132a has entered meshes with a part of the outer peripheral surface of the disk-shaped conveyance transmission part 135.
  • the conveyance transmitting portion 135 has a through hole 135a formed in the center portion, and a conveyance shaft portion 121c formed in a manner protruding upward from the first rail forming member 121 penetrates the through hole 135a, thereby conveying the conveyance shaft. It can rotate around the central axis of the part 121c.
  • the transport transmission unit 135 is connected to a transport motor (not shown).
  • the conveyance motor can be driven to rotate forward and reverse, and is normally driven to rotate forward.
  • the conveyance transmission unit 135 rotates counterclockwise around the central axis of the conveyance shaft portion 121c as viewed from above.
  • the transport unit 130 includes the first rail configuration unit 121a1, the second rail configuration unit 121a2, the third rail configuration unit 121a3, the fourth rail configuration unit 122a1, the fifth rail configuration unit 123a1, the sixth rail configuration unit 123a2,
  • the seventh rail component 123a3, the eighth rail component 123a4, the ninth rail component 123a5, and the tenth rail component 124a1 are displaced in this order. That is, the 1st edge part 133a of the holding
  • This 2nd edge part 133b is a press part which presses the coin accommodated in the accommodation recessed part 132, when the conveyance part 130 displaces as mentioned above.
  • each holding unit 131 that constitutes such a conveyance unit 130 is formed with a pressing projection 136, a projection 137, and a recess 139.
  • the pressing protrusion 136 is a tongue-like portion protruding outward from the other end of the fourth edge 133d, that is, the end on the upstream side in the outer conveyance direction.
  • the protruding portion 137 is provided at the outer end portion of the first edge portion 133a so as to protrude toward the downstream side in the transport direction.
  • the protrusion 137 has a thickness that gradually decreases toward the tip, and an upper surface in FIG. 30 is an inclined surface 137a that gradually inclines downward toward the tip.
  • the recess 139 is formed at the outer side end of the second edge 133b. If it demonstrates in detail, the action surface 138 which faces the accommodation recessed part 132 of the 2nd edge part 133b will incline in the aspect which protrudes gradually as it goes inside. In other words, the action surface 138 is gradually inclined toward the upstream side in the transport direction as it goes outward. And the recessed part 139 is formed in the curved shape in the aspect which follows the said action surface 138 in the outer side edge part of the 2nd edge part 133b.
  • the transport base 140 includes a lower base member 141 and an upper base member 142.
  • the lower base member 141 is provided to face the first rail forming member 121 in a state where a part of the transport unit 130 is interposed.
  • An insertion portion 160 is provided on the front side of the lower base member 141.
  • the input unit 160 communicates with the deposit port 3b through the deposit guide 3a.
  • the insertion unit 160 is a part that stores a plurality of coins deposited through the deposit port 3b and passed through the deposit guide 3a.
  • a charging reverse roller 161 is provided in the vicinity of the charging unit 160.
  • the input reverse roller 161 extends along the front-rear direction at the upper part of the holding part 131 (a part of the conveying part 130) where the long protrusion 132a has entered the third rail constituting part 121a3.
  • These charging reverse rollers 161 are connected to a charging motor (not shown) via a connecting member, and rotate around its own axis when the charging motor is driven.
  • Such a charging reverse roller 161 rotates around its own axis so that it is in contact with the coin stored in the loading part 160 and is displaced by a part of the conveying part 130 that is displaced, that is, the third rail constituting part 121a3. Coins are stored one by one in the receiving recess 132 of the holding part 131 into which the scale protrusion 132a has entered.
  • the upper base member 142 has a first curved base portion 142a, a second curved base portion 142b, and a horizontal base portion 142c.
  • the first curved base portion 142 a is in a state in which a part of the transport unit 130 is interposed between the fourth rail constituting portion 122 a 1 in the second rail forming member 122 and the fifth rail constituting portion 123 a 1 in the third rail forming member 123. It is provided to face each other.
  • the second curved base portion 142b is in a state in which a part of the transport unit 130 is interposed between the ninth rail forming portion 123a5 of the third rail forming member 123 and the tenth rail forming portion 124a1 of the fourth rail forming member 124. It is provided to face each other.
  • the horizontal base portion 142c is provided to face the sixth rail constituting portion 123a2, the seventh rail constituting portion 123a3, and the eighth rail constituting portion 123a4 in the third rail forming member 123 with a part of the conveying portion 130 interposed therebetween. It has been. As shown in FIG. 31, the horizontal base portion 142c is provided with a separation inclined portion 143, a discrimination portion 144, a reject portion 145, and a sorting portion 146.
  • the separation inclined portion 143 is formed at a portion of the rail portion facing the sixth rail constituting portion 123a2, and is gradually inclined forward as it goes to the left.
  • the separation inclined portion 143 separates the coin from the holding recess 131 of the holding portion 131 where the long protrusion 132a has entered the part of the transporting portion 130 that is displaced, that is, the sixth rail constituting portion 123a2, to the outside of the holding portion 131. It is something to be made.
  • the coins that have been released to the outside are conveyed by being pressed by the pressing protrusion 136 of the holding portion 131 that is displaced while sliding on the edge of the horizontal base portion 142c.
  • the discrimination part 144 is provided at the front end of the horizontal base part 142c.
  • the discrimination unit 144 discriminates the authenticity and denomination of the coins that are separated from the holding unit 131 by the separation inclined unit 143 and are conveyed while being pressed by the pressing protrusion 136 of the holding unit 131. is there.
  • the discrimination result in the discrimination unit 144 is given as a discrimination signal to a control unit (not shown).
  • the reject part 145 is provided at the front left end of the horizontal base part 142c, and includes a reject opening 145a and a reject gate 145b.
  • Reject opening 145a is a rectangular shape formed in the passage area of coins that have passed through the discrimination region by discrimination unit 144, that is, coins that are pressed against and conveyed by pressing projection 136 while sliding on the edge of horizontal base portion 142c. Is the opening. More specifically, the reject opening 145a is an opening formed in a region where coins that have passed through the discrimination region are conveyed while being bent to the right while being pressed by the pressing protrusion 136. The reject opening 145a has a size that allows passage of all denomination coins transported by the transport unit 130, and communicates with the withdrawal holding unit 190 through the reject guide 145c.
  • the reject gate 145b is provided in such a manner that it moves forward and backward to the reject opening 145a.
  • the rejection gate 145b moves forward into the rejection opening 145a, the rejection gate 145b blocks a part of the rejection opening 145a and restricts the passage of coins through the rejection opening 145a.
  • the reject gate 145b moves backward from the reject opening 145a, the coin is allowed to pass through the reject opening 145a. Thereby, the coin that has passed through the reject opening 145a is guided to the withdrawal holding unit 190 through the reject guide 145c.
  • Such a reject gate 145b moves backward through the reject opening 145a when a reject drive unit (not shown) such as a solenoid is driven by a command given from the control means. Normally, the reject gate 145b advances into the reject opening 145a. Has moved.
  • a reject drive unit not shown
  • the reject gate 145b advances into the reject opening 145a. Has moved.
  • the sorting unit 146 passes the coins that are conveyed while being pressed by the pressing projection 136 of the holding unit 131 at the rear end portion of the horizontal base unit 142c. It is provided in the area. As shown in FIG. 31, the distribution unit 146 is provided with a distribution passage port 146a and a distribution gate 146b.
  • the distribution passage opening 146a is provided side by side for each denomination.
  • the sorting gate 146b is provided in the three sorting passage openings 146a on the left side so as to be able to advance and retreat. These distribution gates 146b normally move forward to the corresponding distribution passage openings 146a. Then, when the denomination of the coin passing through the discrimination unit 144 is discriminated and the denomination is assigned to the sorting passage port 146a provided with itself, the coin moves backward from the sorting passage port 146a, and the coin Is allowed to pass through the distribution passage opening 146a.
  • Such a distribution unit 146 distributes coins passing through the distribution passage port 146a to the temporary storage unit 170 for each denomination.
  • the release mechanism 150 is provided in the ninth rail constituting portion 123a5 of the third rail forming member 123.
  • the detachment mechanism 150 is configured by integrally forming a shaft-shaped portion 151, an action portion 152, and a contact portion 153.
  • the shaft portion 151 is a columnar portion extending along the front-rear direction. Both end portions of the shaft-shaped portion 151 are pivotally supported by the shaft support portion 123 a of the third rail forming member 123 so as to be rotatable around its own central axis.
  • the action portion 152 is a portion that extends outward in the radial direction of the shaft-like portion 151 at the rear end portion of the shaft-like portion 151, that is, obliquely downward to the right in FIG.
  • the action unit 152 is driven in the reverse direction by the transport motor so that the transport unit 130 is in a direction opposite to the transport direction (the tenth rail configuration unit 124a1, the ninth rail configuration unit 123a5, the eighth rail configuration unit 123a4, the seventh rail).
  • the contact portion 153 is a front side of the action portion 152 in the shaft-like portion 151 and a rear side of the rod-like portion 154. It is a part that extends toward
  • Such a detachment mechanism 150 is urged in a clockwise direction when viewed from the front by a detachment spring 155 provided in such a manner that the shaft-shaped portion 151 is wound.
  • the long protrusion 132a enters the rail constituting portion 123a5 and is detached from the housing recess 132 of the holding portion 131.
  • the temporary holding unit 170 temporarily holds the coins distributed for each denomination by the distributing unit 146 for each denomination.
  • the temporary storage unit 170 conveys the temporarily reserved coins to the storage unit 180 when a storage command is given from the control means, while the transport unit receives a return command from the control means. 110 is returned.
  • the storage unit 180 stores the coins conveyed from the temporary storage unit 170 for each denomination.
  • the storage unit 180 conveys coins to be stored to the withdrawal holding unit 190 when a payout command is given from the control means.
  • the withdrawal holding unit 190 is provided in a lower part on the front side of the storage unit 180 and holds coins paid out from the storage unit 180.
  • this withdrawal holding section 190 sends out the coins to be retained to the withdrawal tray 3c, while when a scrutinizing instruction is given from the control means, the storage section The coins paid out from 180 are sent out to the input unit 160.
  • the coin processing device 3 stores the received coins in the input unit 160. After the coins are stored in the input unit 160 in this way, the coin processing device 3 drives the input motor through the control unit and forwardly drives the transport motor. When the feeding motor is driven and the transport motor is driven to rotate in the forward direction, the reverse feeding roller 161 rotates about the axis and the transport unit 130 is displaced along the transport direction.
  • Coins are housed one by one in the housing recess 132.
  • the coin accommodated in the accommodation recessed part 132 is conveyed upward along the conveyance path
  • the transport unit 110 Since the separation base 143 is formed in the transport base 140 (upper base member 142) constituting the transport unit 110, the transport unit 110 contacts the coins transported upward by the transport unit 130 to the separation slope 143. Then, the coin is positioned outside the holding portion 131, and the coin is conveyed by being pressed by the pressing projection 136 while being in sliding contact with the edge of the horizontal base portion 142 c of the upper base member 142.
  • the transport unit 110 when the transport unit 110 is pressed by the pressing projection 136 and transports the coin, the coin is passed through the discrimination region of the discrimination unit 144, and the discrimination unit 144 determines whether the coin is true or false. Discriminated. That is, the transport unit 110 allows the authenticity and denomination of the coins to be discriminated by the discrimination unit 144 during the coin transport.
  • the coin processing device 3 does not drive the reject driving unit through the control means. Therefore, the reject gate 145b is in a state of moving forward into the reject opening 145a. As a result, the coin processing device 3 passes the reject opening 145a backward through the transport unit 130 while pressing the coin that has passed through the discrimination area with the pressing projection 136 of the holding unit 131.
  • the coin processing device 3 conveys the coin thus passed through the reject opening 145a to the sorting unit 146, and sorts it through the sorting passage port 146a corresponding to the denomination of the coin. By sorting in this way, the coins that have passed through the sorting passage port 146a are temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 170. In this way, the coin processing device 3 that temporarily holds the coins in the temporary holding unit 170 is in a standby state until a command such as transaction confirmation is given from a host device or the like. In this standby state, the input motor and the transport motor are stopped.
  • the coin processing device 3 drives the reject driving unit through the control means.
  • the reject gate 145b moves backward from the reject opening 145a.
  • the coin that has passed through the discrimination area of the discrimination unit 144 is passed through the reject opening 145a, and the coin is paid out to the withdrawal holding unit 190 via the reject guide 145c.
  • the coins paid out in the withdrawal holding unit 190 are paid out to the withdrawal tray 3c when a withdrawal command is given from the control means to the withdrawal holding unit 190, and can be taken out through the withdrawal port 3d.
  • the coin processing device 3 gives a storage command to the temporary holding unit 170 through the control means.
  • the temporary storage unit 170 pays out coins to the storage unit 180 and stores them in the storage unit 180. Thereby, the deposit operation of the coins deposited from the deposit port 3b is completed.
  • the coin processing device 3 gives a payout instruction for a coin of a denomination to be a withdrawal instruction target to the storage unit 180 through the control means. Accordingly, the corresponding coin is paid out from the storage unit 180 to the withdrawal holding unit 190. Then, the coin processing device 3 gives a withdrawal command to the withdrawal holding unit 190 through the control means, whereby the coins paid out from the storage unit 180 from the withdrawal holding unit 190 are paid out to the withdrawal tray 3c, The withdrawal operation is terminated.
  • the coin processing device 3 gives a payout command to the storage unit 180 through the control unit, and also gives a close-up command to the withdrawal holding unit 190 so that the coins paid out from the storage unit 180 can be withdrawn. To the input unit 160.
  • the coin processing device 3 stores the coins paid out to the insertion unit 160 one by one in the accommodation recess 132 and conveys the conveyance path 120a. Along the top. Then, it is transported by being positioned outside the holding part 131 by the separation inclined part 143, the authenticity and denomination are discriminated by the discrimination part 144, and the sorting part 146 sorts them. Actually, since the coin to be transported is a coin of a specific denomination, it only passes through one of the sorting passages 146a of the sorting unit 146.
  • the coins are paid out to the temporary holding unit 170 through one of the sorting passages 146a, and the number of coins is measured by a predetermined counter (not shown) at the time of the payout. Thereby, the number of coins to be scrutinized can be confirmed. Thereafter, coins are paid out from the temporary storage unit 170 to the storage unit 180, and the scrutiny operation is completed.
  • the protrusion 137 provided at the outer end of the first edge 133a of the holding unit 131 constituting the transport unit 110 becomes thicker toward the tip.
  • the protruding portion 137 can be guided to the receiving recess 132 after the coin is placed on the inclined surface 137a by the transfer portion 130 being displaced in the transfer direction.
  • the action surface 138 that faces the receiving recess 132 of the second edge 133 b of the holding portion 131 is inclined so as to gradually protrude inward, so that FIG. 34.
  • the coin can be moved outward.
  • the action unit 152 constituting the detachment mechanism 150 has a ninth rail configuration when the transport unit 130 is displaced in the direction opposite to the transport direction by the reverse drive of the transport motor. Since the long protrusion 132a can be brought into contact with the pressing protrusion 136 of the holding portion 131 where the long protrusion 132a has entered the portion of the portion 123a5 that is close to the tenth rail constituting portion 124a1, the action portion 152 becomes the pressing protrusion 136. , The separation mechanism 150 rotates counterclockwise around the axis of the shaft-shaped portion 151 as indicated by the arrow in FIG.
  • the contact portion 153 enters the housing recess 132 of the holding portion 131) in which the long protrusion 132a has entered a portion adjacent to the eighth rail component 123a4. Coins accommodated in the volume recess 132 can be disengaged from the holding portion 131.
  • the detachment mechanism 150 when the transport unit 130 is displaced in the direction opposite to the transport direction, the detachment mechanism 150 has the holding unit 131 that moves upward in a state in which the coin is stored in the storage recess 132 thereof. Remove the coin from 131.
  • the transport unit 110 transports coins deposited through the deposit port 3b one by one along the predetermined transport path 120a.
  • the discriminator 144 allows the authenticity and denomination of the coins to be discriminated, and the coins discriminated as genuine coins are sorted by denomination. Compared with the case where a plurality of endlessly stretched belts are provided to transport coins, the entire area of the apparatus can be reduced, and thus the entire apparatus can be reduced in size.
  • the transport unit 130 constituting the transport unit 110 is configured by connecting endlessly the plurality of holding units 131 capable of holding coins one by one, and the rail configuring the transport path 120a. Since it is displaced along the part, it is possible to stably carry coins. Further, when the transport unit 130 passes the discrimination area of the discrimination unit 144, the coin is placed on the pressing protrusion 136 provided on the holding unit 131 with the coin positioned outside the holding unit 131. Since the pressure is conveyed, the discrimination in the discrimination unit 144 can be performed satisfactorily.
  • the protruding portion 137 displaces the coins disposed between the holding portions 131 adjacent to each other as the conveying portion 130 is displaced in the conveying direction, and accommodates the coins placed on the inclined surface 137 a thereof. Since it can guide to the recessed part 132, generation
  • the conveyance portion 130 is displaced in the conveyance direction.
  • the coins stored in the storage recess 132 can be moved outward, and the coins can be reliably positioned outside the holding unit 131 by the separation inclined portion 143 of the transport base 140. This means that even when the displacement speed of the transport unit 130 is increased, the coin can be positioned outside by the detachment inclined part 143, and the processing capacity of the coin can be improved.
  • the recess 139 is formed at the outer end so as to be continuous with the working surface 138, it is easy to take out the coin at the separation inclined portion 143. Moreover, since the recessed part 139 has curved shape, it can prevent that a coin floats up at the time of conveyance.
  • the detachment mechanism 150 moves upward while the coin is received in the receiving recess 132 when the transfer unit 130 is displaced in the direction opposite to the transfer direction. Since the coin is removed from the holding unit 131 with respect to 131, when a large number of coins are inserted into the insertion unit 160 in the depositing operation or the scrutiny operation, the conveying unit 130 is displaced in the opposite direction to the conveying direction. In addition to the rail portions (second rail constituting portion 121a2 and third rail constituting portion 121a3) in the vicinity of the input portion 160, the first rail constituting portion 121a1 and the tenth rail constituting portion 124a1 (fourth rail portion 124a) are long. Coins can also be held in the holding part 131 into which the protrusion 132a has entered. Thereby, the number of coins that can be accepted by the transport unit 110 can be increased.
  • the reject opening 145a is formed in an area where the coin that has passed through the discrimination area is conveyed while being bent to the right while being pressed by the pressing projection 136. Then, it is possible to sufficiently secure a separation distance between coins held by the holding units 131 adjacent to each other, and even if the displacement speed of the transport unit 130 is increased, only the coins that are identified as fake coins are reliably paid out. be able to.
  • the transport unit 110 has the separation mechanism 150.
  • the transport unit when a sufficient installation space for the transport unit can be secured, the transport unit is set in a direction opposite to the transport direction. When displacing, you may make it make a coin detach

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This coin processing device (1), which stores deposited coins by denomination and dispenses the stored coins in accordance with a payment instruction, is provided with a transport unit (10) that transports the deposited coins one by one upward along a prescribed transport path (10a), allows coin denominations to be identified by an identification unit (13) during transport, and divides the coins by denomination. The transport unit (10) is preferably provided with a rail part (11), which constitutes a transport path (10a), and a transport part (12), to which a holding part (12a) that holds coins one by one is connected in an endless fashion and which moves along the rail part (11).

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硬貨処理装置Coin processing equipment
　本発明は、硬貨処理装置に関し、より詳細には、入金された硬貨を金種毎に収納する一方、出金指示によって収納する硬貨を払い出す硬貨処理装置に関するものである。 The present invention relates to a coin processing device, and more particularly, to a coin processing device that stores deposited coins for each denomination and dispenses coins stored according to a withdrawal instruction.
　従来、例えば釣銭機として適用される硬貨処理装置は、入金口に投入された硬貨の真偽及び金種を識別した後、正貨として識別された硬貨を自動的に取り込んで金種毎に設けられた硬貨収納庫に収納する。また、硬貨処理装置は、硬貨収納庫に収納されている硬貨を、外部の装置等からの釣銭払出要求に応じて要求金額の硬貨を釣銭として出金口に払い出す（例えば、特許文献１参照）。 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, a coin processing device applied as a change machine, after identifying the authenticity and denomination of a coin inserted into a deposit port, automatically takes in a coin identified as a genuine coin and provides it for each denomination. To be stored in the coin storage. In addition, the coin processing device pays out coins stored in the coin storage to a withdrawal port as coins of a requested amount according to a change payout request from an external device or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).
特開２０１１－３９７７３号公報JP 2011-39773 A
　ところで、上記硬貨処理装置では、一対のローラに無端状に張設されたベルトを複数設け、上流側のベルトの最下流部位の下方に下流側ベルトの最上流部位が位置するように配置して硬貨の搬送を行っていた。そして、各ベルトにはある程度の搬送長さが必要とされるため、結果的に、装置全体の小型化を図ることが困難であった。 By the way, in the above coin processing device, a plurality of belts stretched endlessly on a pair of rollers are provided, and the most upstream portion of the downstream belt is positioned below the most downstream portion of the upstream belt. We were carrying coins. Each belt requires a certain conveyance length, and as a result, it is difficult to reduce the size of the entire apparatus.
　本発明は、上記実情に鑑みて、装置全体の小型化を図ることができる硬貨処理装置を提供することを目的とする。 In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a coin processing device capable of reducing the size of the entire device.
　上記目的を達成するために、本発明に係る硬貨処理装置は、入金された硬貨を金種毎に収納する一方、出金指示によって収納する硬貨を払い出す硬貨処理装置において、前記入金された硬貨を１枚ずつ所定の搬送経路に沿って上方に向けて搬送し、その搬送途中に判別部により硬貨の金種が判別されることを許容し、かつ該硬貨を金種毎に振り分ける搬送ユニットを備えたことを特徴とする。 In order to achieve the above object, a coin processing device according to the present invention stores a received coin for each denomination, while in a coin processing device for paying out a coin stored according to a withdrawal instruction, the received coin A transport unit that transports the coins one by one along a predetermined transport path, allows the denomination of the coins to be discriminated in the middle of the transport, and distributes the coins by denomination It is characterized by having.
　また本発明は、上記硬貨処理装置において、前記搬送ユニットは、前記搬送経路を構成するレール部と、前記硬貨を１枚ずつ保持する保持部が無端状に連結されて構成され、前記レール部に沿って変位する搬送部とを備えたことを特徴とする。 Further, the present invention is the coin processing apparatus, wherein the transport unit is configured such that a rail portion that constitutes the transport path and a holding portion that holds the coins one by one are connected in an endless manner. And a conveyance unit that is displaced along the line.
　また、本発明に係る硬貨処理装置は、入金された硬貨を金種毎に収納する一方、出金指示によって収納する硬貨を払い出す硬貨処理装置において、前記入金された硬貨を１枚ずつ所定の搬送経路に沿って上方に向けて搬送し、その搬送途中に鑑別部により硬貨の真偽及び金種が鑑別されることを許容し、かつ正貨として鑑別された硬貨を金種毎に振り分ける搬送ユニットを備えたことを特徴とする。 The coin processing device according to the present invention stores the received coins for each denomination, while in the coin processing device for paying out the coins stored in accordance with the withdrawal instruction, the received coins are predetermined one by one. Conveys upward along the transport path, allows the discriminator to discriminate between authenticity and denomination of coins in the middle of the transport, and distributes the coins identified as genuine coins by denomination A unit is provided.
　また本発明は、上記硬貨処理装置において、前記搬送ユニットは、前記鑑別部を通じて偽貨と鑑別された硬貨を払い出すことを特徴とする。 Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the coin processing apparatus, the transport unit pays out coins that have been identified as fake coins through the discrimination unit.
　また本発明は、上記硬貨処理装置において、前記搬送ユニットは、前記搬送経路を構成するレール部と、前記硬貨を１枚ずつ保持可能な複数の保持部が無端状に連結されて構成され、前記レール部に沿って変位する搬送部とを備えたことを特徴とする。 Further, the present invention is the coin processing apparatus, wherein the transport unit is configured by endlessly connecting a rail part that constitutes the transport path and a plurality of holding parts that can hold the coins one by one, And a transport section that is displaced along the rail section.
　また本発明は、上記硬貨処理装置において、前記搬送部は、前記鑑別部の鑑別領域を通過させる場合には、前記保持部の外部に硬貨を位置させた状態で該保持部に設けられた突部にて該硬貨を押圧して搬送することを特徴とする。 According to the present invention, in the coin processing apparatus, when the transport unit passes the discrimination area of the discrimination unit, the protrusion provided in the holding unit in a state where the coin is positioned outside the holding unit. It is characterized in that the coin is pressed and conveyed by the part.
　また本発明は、上記硬貨処理装置において、前記保持部は、硬貨の搬送方向の下流側を臨む部分に形成され、かつ先端に向かうに連れて厚みが漸次小さくなる突起部を備えたことを特徴とする。 In the coin processing device according to the present invention, the holding portion includes a protrusion that is formed on a portion facing the downstream side in the coin conveyance direction and that gradually decreases in thickness toward the tip. And
　また本発明は、上記硬貨処理装置において、前記保持部は、前記硬貨を収容する収容域を有し、前記搬送部が変位する場合に該収容域に収容される硬貨を押圧する押圧部分の前記収容域を臨む作用面が内方に向かうに連れて漸次突出する態様で傾斜していることを特徴とする。 Moreover, the present invention is the above coin processing apparatus, wherein the holding unit has a storage area for storing the coin, and the pressing portion that presses the coin stored in the storage area when the transport unit is displaced. The working surface facing the accommodation area is inclined in such a manner that it gradually protrudes inward.
　また本発明は、上記硬貨処理装置において、前記押圧部分は、外方側端部において前記作用面に連続する窪部が形成されていることを特徴とする。 Also, the present invention is characterized in that, in the coin processing apparatus, the pressing portion is formed with a recess that is continuous with the working surface at an outer side end.
　また本発明は、上記硬貨処理装置において、前記窪部は、湾曲状を成すことを特徴とする。 Also, the present invention is characterized in that in the above coin processing apparatus, the recess is curved.
　また本発明は、上記硬貨処理装置において、前記搬送部は、前記鑑別部の鑑別領域を通過させる場合には、前記保持部の外部に硬貨を位置させた状態で該保持部に設けられた突部にて該硬貨を押圧して搬送するものであり、前記鑑別領域を通過した硬貨が前記突部に押圧された状態で曲がりながら搬送される領域に、前記鑑別部により偽貨と鑑別された硬貨を通過させる開口が形成されたことを特徴とする。 According to the present invention, in the coin processing apparatus, when the transport unit passes the discrimination area of the discrimination unit, the protrusion provided in the holding unit in a state where the coin is positioned outside the holding unit. The coins that have been passed through the discrimination area are conveyed while being bent while being bent while being pushed by the protrusions, and are identified as fake coins by the discrimination section. An opening for passing coins is formed.
　また本発明は、上記硬貨処理装置において、前記搬送ユニットは、前記搬送部が前記搬送方向とは反対側に変位する場合に、前記硬貨を自身の収容域に収容した状態で上方に向けて移動する前記保持部に対し、該保持部から硬貨を離脱させる離脱機構を備えたことを特徴とする。 Further, the present invention is the coin processing apparatus, wherein the transport unit moves upward in a state in which the coin is stored in its own storage area when the transport unit is displaced to the side opposite to the transport direction. The holding part is provided with a detaching mechanism for detaching coins from the holding part.
　本発明によれば、搬送ユニットが、入金された硬貨を１枚ずつ所定の搬送経路に沿って上方に向けて搬送し、その搬送途中に判別部により硬貨の金種が判別されることを許容し、かつ硬貨を金種毎に振り分けるので、従来のように一対のローラに無端状に張設されたベルトを複数設けて硬貨の搬送を行うのに比して、装置全体の面積を低減させることができ、これにより装置全体の小型化を図ることができるという効果を奏する。 According to the present invention, the transport unit transports the received coins one by one along a predetermined transport path, and allows the determination unit to determine the denomination of the coin during the transport. In addition, since the coins are distributed for each denomination, the area of the entire apparatus is reduced as compared to the case where a plurality of belts stretched endlessly on a pair of rollers is provided and the coins are conveyed as in the past. As a result, the entire apparatus can be reduced in size.
　また本発明によれば、搬送ユニットが、入金された硬貨を１枚ずつ所定の搬送経路に沿って上方に向けて搬送し、その搬送途中に鑑別部により硬貨の真偽及び金種が鑑別されることを許容し、かつ正貨として鑑別された硬貨を金種毎に振り分けるので、従来のように一対のローラに無端状に張設されたベルトを複数設けて硬貨の搬送を行うのに比して、装置全体の面積を低減させることができ、これにより装置全体の小型化を図ることができるという効果を奏する。 According to the present invention, the transport unit transports the received coins one by one along a predetermined transport path one by one, and the authenticity and denomination of the coins are discriminated by the discrimination unit during the transport. The coins that are identified as genuine coins are distributed for each denomination, so compared with the case where a plurality of belts stretched endlessly on a pair of rollers are provided and the coins are transported as in the past. Thus, the area of the entire apparatus can be reduced, thereby achieving the effect that the entire apparatus can be reduced in size.
図１は、本発明の実施の形態１である硬貨処理装置を模式的に示す模式図である。FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a coin processing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 図２は、図１に示した搬送ユニットを示す斜視図である。FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the transport unit shown in FIG. 図３は、図１に示した搬送ユニットの内部構造を示す斜視図である。FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the transport unit shown in FIG. 図４は、図１に示した搬送ユニットの内部構造を示す平面図である。FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an internal structure of the transport unit shown in FIG. 図５は、図２～図４に示した搬送ユニットを構成する搬送部を示す斜視図である。FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a transport unit constituting the transport unit shown in FIGS. 図６は、図２～図４に示した搬送ユニットを構成する搬送部の一部を示す斜視図である。FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a part of the transport unit constituting the transport unit shown in FIGS. 図７は、第１レール形成部材での規制部材の作用を示す説明図である。FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing the action of the regulating member in the first rail forming member. 図８は、第２レール形成部材での押圧部材の作用を示す説明図である。FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing the action of the pressing member in the second rail forming member. 図９は、搬送経路での押圧部材の作用を示す説明図である。FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing the action of the pressing member in the transport path. 図１０は、第３レール形成部材での押圧部材の作用を示す説明図である。FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing the action of the pressing member in the third rail forming member. 図１１は、本発明の実施の形態２である硬貨処理装置の内部構造を示す斜視図である。FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the coin processing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 図１２は、図１１に示した硬貨処理装置の一部の構成要素を省略して示す斜視図である。FIG. 12 is a perspective view in which some components of the coin processing apparatus shown in FIG. 11 are omitted. 図１３は、図１１及び図１２に示した搬送機構を示す斜視図である。FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating the transport mechanism illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12. 図１４は、図１１及び図１２に示した搬送機構の要部の分解斜視図である。FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the transport mechanism shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. 図１５は、図１１～図１４に示した搬送機構を構成する搬送部を示す斜視図である。FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a transport unit constituting the transport mechanism shown in FIGS. 図１６は、図１１～図１４に示した搬送機構の要部の平面図である。FIG. 16 is a plan view of the main part of the transport mechanism shown in FIGS. 図１７は、図１６に示した振分部の構成を模式的に示す説明図である。FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of the distribution unit illustrated in FIG. 16. 図１８は、図１６に示した振分部の構成を模式的に示す説明図である。FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of the distribution unit illustrated in FIG. 16. 図１９は、図１１及び図１２に示した一時保留部を示す斜視図である。FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing the temporary storage unit shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. 図２０は、図１１及び図１２に示した一時保留部を示す斜視図である。FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the temporary storage unit shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. 図２１は、図１１及び図１２に示した収納部及び出金保留部を示す斜視図である。FIG. 21 is a perspective view illustrating the storage unit and the withdrawal holding unit illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12. 図２２は、図２１に示した最も右側に位置する硬貨収納庫の要部を示す平面図である。FIG. 22 is a plan view showing the main part of the coin storage located on the rightmost side shown in FIG. 図２３は、図２１に示した最も右側に位置する硬貨収納庫の主要構成要素を模式的に示す説明図である。FIG. 23 is an explanatory view schematically showing main components of the coin storage located on the rightmost side shown in FIG. 図２４は、図１１、図１２及び図２１に示した出金保留部を示す斜視図である。24 is a perspective view showing the withdrawal holding unit shown in FIGS. 11, 12 and 21. FIG. 図２５は、本発明の実施の形態３である硬貨処理装置の内部構造を示す斜視図である。FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the coin processing apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. 図２６は、図２５に示した搬送ユニットを示す斜視図である。26 is a perspective view showing the transport unit shown in FIG. 図２７は、図２５に示した搬送ユニットを示す分解斜視図である。FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view showing the transport unit shown in FIG. 図２８は、図２５に示した搬送ユニットを示す分解斜視図である。FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view showing the transport unit shown in FIG. 図２９は、図２５～図２８に示した搬送ユニットを構成する搬送部を離脱機構とともに示す斜視図である。FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing a transport unit constituting the transport unit shown in FIGS. 25 to 28 together with a separation mechanism. 図３０は、図２９に示した搬送部を構成する保持部を示す斜視図である。FIG. 30 is a perspective view illustrating a holding unit that constitutes the transport unit illustrated in FIG. 29. 図３１は、搬送ユニットの要部の平面図である。FIG. 31 is a plan view of a main part of the transport unit. 図３２は、搬送ユニットを構成する離脱機構を示す斜視図である。FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing a separation mechanism that constitutes the transport unit. 図３３は、図３０に示した保持部の動作を示す説明図である。FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the holding unit shown in FIG. 図３４は、図２９に示した搬送部の動作を示す説明図である。FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the transport section shown in FIG. 図３５は、図３２に示した離脱機構の動作を示す説明図である。FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the detachment mechanism shown in FIG.
　以下に添付図面を参照して、本発明に係る硬貨処理装置の好適な実施の形態について詳細に説明する。 Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a coin processing device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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　図１は、本発明の実施の形態１である硬貨処理装置を模式的に示す模式図である。ここで例示する硬貨処理装置１は、例えば釣銭機として適用されるものであり、搬送ユニット１０を備えている。 <Embodiment 1>
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a coin processing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The coin processing apparatus 1 illustrated here is applied as a change machine, for example, and includes a transport unit 10.
　搬送ユニット１０は、その構成については後述するが、入金部１ａを通じて入金された硬貨を１枚ずつ所定の搬送経路に沿って上方に搬送するものである。この搬送ユニット１０は、硬貨の搬送途中に該硬貨の金種を判別するとともに、該硬貨を金種毎に振り分けるものである。 Although the structure of the transport unit 10 will be described later, the coins deposited through the depositing unit 1a are transported upward one by one along a predetermined transport path. This conveyance unit 10 discriminates the denomination of the coin during the conveyance of the coin and distributes the coin for each denomination.
　上記硬貨処理装置１では、搬送ユニット１０によって金種毎に振り分けられた硬貨が収納部１ｂに金種毎に収納される。このように収納部１ｂに硬貨が金種毎に収納された硬貨処理装置１では、出金指示が与えられた場合に、該当する硬貨が収納部１ｂから出金部１ｃに送出されて払い出される。尚、本実施の形態１である硬貨処理装置１においては、搬送ユニット１０の構成に特徴があるため、以下においては搬送ユニット１０について説明し、入金部１ａ、収納部１ｂ及び出金部１ｃの説明については割愛する。 In the coin processing apparatus 1, the coins sorted by denomination by the transport unit 10 are stored in the storage unit 1b for each denomination. Thus, in the coin processing apparatus 1 in which coins are stored in the storage unit 1b for each denomination, when a withdrawal instruction is given, the corresponding coins are sent from the storage unit 1b to the withdrawal unit 1c and paid out. . In addition, in the coin processing apparatus 1 which is this Embodiment 1, since the structure of the conveyance unit 10 has the characteristics, below, the conveyance unit 10 is demonstrated and the deposit part 1a, the accommodating part 1b, and the withdrawal part 1c are demonstrated. I'll omit the explanation.
　図２～図４は、それぞれ図１に示した搬送ユニット１０を示すものであり、図２は斜視図であり、図３は内部構造を示す斜視図であり、図４は内部構造を示す平面図である。これら図２～図４に示すように、搬送ユニット１０は、レール部１１、搬送部１２、判別部１３、返却部１４及び振分部１５を備えて構成されている。 2 to 4 show the transport unit 10 shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 is a perspective view, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure, and FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the internal structure. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the transport unit 10 includes a rail unit 11, a transport unit 12, a determination unit 13, a return unit 14, and a distribution unit 15.
　レール部１１は、第１レール形成部材１１ａ、第２レール形成部材１１ｂ、第３レール形成部材１１ｃ及び第４レール形成部材１１ｄを備えて構成されている。 The rail portion 11 includes a first rail forming member 11a, a second rail forming member 11b, a third rail forming member 11c, and a fourth rail forming member 11d.
　第１レール形成部材１１ａは、搬送ユニット１０における前方側下部の搬送経路を形成するものである。この第１レール形成部材１１ａは、第１前延部１１ａ１と、右延部１１ａ２と、第１後延部１１ａ３とを有している。第１前延部１１ａ１は、前方に向けて延在する部分である。右延部１１ａ２は、第１前延部１１ａ１の延在端部より右方に向けて延在する部分である。第１後延部１１ａ３は、右延部１１ａ２の延在端部より後方に向けて延在する部分である。かかる第１レール形成部材１１ａは、入金部１ａで入金された硬貨が投入される投入部を構成している。 1st rail formation member 11a forms the conveyance path of the front lower part in conveyance unit 10. As shown in FIG. The first rail forming member 11a includes a first front extension 11a1, a right extension 11a2, and a first rear extension 11a3. The 1st front extension part 11a1 is a part extended toward the front. The right extending part 11a2 is a part extending toward the right from the extending end part of the first front extending part 11a1. The first rearward extending portion 11a3 is a portion extending rearward from the extending end portion of the right extending portion 11a2. The first rail forming member 11a constitutes a loading unit into which coins deposited by the depositing unit 1a are inserted.
　第２レール形成部材１１ｂは、搬送ユニット１０における後方側右部の搬送経路を形成するものである。この第２レール形成部材１１ｂは、第１レール形成部材１１ａにおける第１後延部１１ａ３に連続し、かつ後方に凸となる態様で上方に向けて湾曲する上延部１１ｂ１を有している。 2nd rail formation member 11b forms the conveyance path | route of the rear side right part in the conveyance unit 10. As shown in FIG. The second rail forming member 11b has an upper extending portion 11b1 which is continuous with the first rear extending portion 11a3 of the first rail forming member 11a and is curved upward in a convex manner.
　第３レール形成部材１１ｃは、搬送ユニット１０における前方側上部の搬送経路を形成するものである。この第３レール形成部材１１ｃは、第２前延部１１ｃ１と、左延部１１ｃ２と、第２後延部１１ｃ３とを有している。第２前延部１１ｃ１は、第２レール形成部材１１ｂにおける上延部１１ｂ１に連続し、かつ前方に向けて延在する部分である。左延部１１ｃ２は、第２前延部１１ｃ１の延在端部より左方に向けて延在する部分である。第２後延部１１ｃ３は、左延部１１ｃ２の延在端部より後方に向けて延在する部分である。 3rd rail formation member 11c forms the conveyance path | route of the front side upper part in the conveyance unit 10. As shown in FIG. The third rail forming member 11c has a second forward extension 11c1, a left extension 11c2, and a second rear extension 11c3. The 2nd front extension part 11c1 is a part which continues to the upper extension part 11b1 in the 2nd rail formation member 11b, and extends toward the front. The left extending portion 11c2 is a portion extending leftward from the extending end portion of the second front extending portion 11c1. The second rear extension 11c3 is a part that extends rearward from the extension end of the left extension 11c2.
　第４レール形成部材１１ｄは、搬送ユニット１０における後方側左部の搬送経路を形成するものである。この第４レール形成部材１１ｄは、第３レール形成部材１１ｃにおける第２後延部１１ｃ３に連続し、かつ後方に凸となる態様で下方に向けて湾曲する下延部１１ｄ１を有している。この下延部１１ｄ１は、第１レール形成部材１１ａの第１前延部１１ａ１に連続している。 4th rail formation member 11d forms the conveyance path | route of the back side left part in the conveyance unit 10. As shown in FIG. The fourth rail forming member 11d has a lower extending portion 11d1 that is continuous with the second rear extending portion 11c3 of the third rail forming member 11c and curves downward in a convex manner. The lower extension 11d1 is continuous with the first front extension 11a1 of the first rail forming member 11a.
　このようにレール部１１は、第１レール形成部材１１ａ、第２レール形成部材１１ｂ、第３レール形成部材１１ｃ及び第４レール形成部材１１ｄが順次連続して設けられることにより、無端状の搬送経路１０ａを構成している。 As described above, the rail portion 11 is provided with the first rail forming member 11a, the second rail forming member 11b, the third rail forming member 11c, and the fourth rail forming member 11d successively in order, thereby providing an endless conveyance path. 10a.
　図５及び図６は、それぞれ図２～図４に示した搬送ユニット１０を構成する搬送部１２を示すものであり、図５は斜視図であり、図６は搬送部１２の一部を示す斜視図である。 5 and 6 show the transport unit 12 constituting the transport unit 10 shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, respectively. FIG. 5 is a perspective view, and FIG. 6 shows a part of the transport unit 12. It is a perspective view.
　これら図５及び図６に示すように、搬送部１２は、複数の保持部１２ａが無端状に連結されて構成されている。このような搬送部１２は、その一部が駆動プーリ１６ａ及び複数（図示の例では３つ）の従動プーリ１６ｂに噛合しており、駆動プーリ１６ａがモータ１６ｃの駆動により回転することにより、搬送経路１０ａに沿って変位するものである。 As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the transport unit 12 is configured by connecting a plurality of holding units 12 a in an endless manner. A part of such a transport unit 12 meshes with the drive pulley 16a and a plurality of (three in the illustrated example) driven pulleys 16b, and the drive pulley 16a is rotated by the drive of the motor 16c. It is displaced along the path 10a.
　すなわち、搬送部１２は、各保持部１２ａが第１レール形成部材１１ａ、第２レール形成部材１１ｂ、第３レール形成部材１１ｃ、第４レール形成部材１１ｄの順に移動する態様で変位するものである。つまり、第１レール形成部材１１ａにおいては、保持部１２ａが前方に向けて変位した後に右方に向けて変位し、その後に後方に向けて変位している。また第２レール形成部材１１ｂにおいては、保持部１２ａが上方に向けて変位している。更に第３レール形成部材１１ｃにおいては、保持部１２ａが前方に向けて変位した後に左方に向けて変位し、その後に後方に向けて変位している。また更に第４レール形成部材１１ｄでは、保持部１２ａが下方に向けて変位している。 That is, the conveyance unit 12 is displaced in such a manner that each holding unit 12a moves in the order of the first rail forming member 11a, the second rail forming member 11b, the third rail forming member 11c, and the fourth rail forming member 11d. . In other words, in the first rail forming member 11a, the holding portion 12a is displaced toward the right after being displaced toward the front, and thereafter is displaced toward the rear. In the second rail forming member 11b, the holding portion 12a is displaced upward. Further, in the third rail forming member 11c, the holding portion 12a is displaced toward the left after being displaced toward the front, and thereafter is displaced toward the rear. Further, in the fourth rail forming member 11d, the holding portion 12a is displaced downward.
　そして、搬送部１２では、搬送経路１０ａの形態上、第１レール形成部材１１ａを通過する保持部１２ａと、第３レール形成部材１１ｃを通過する保持部１２ａとでは、その姿勢が上下反転している。 In the transport unit 12, the posture of the holding unit 12a that passes through the first rail forming member 11a and the holding unit 12a that passes through the third rail forming member 11c are reversed up and down due to the form of the transport path 10a. Yes.
　尚、図３及び図５中の符号１７は、搬送リバースローラである。搬送リバースローラ１７は、第２レール形成部材１１ｂにおいて搬送部１２よりも前方側に設けられており、上記モータ１６ｃの駆動により自身の軸心回りに回転するものである。 In addition, the code | symbol 17 in FIG.3 and FIG.5 is a conveyance reverse roller. The transport reverse roller 17 is provided in front of the transport unit 12 in the second rail forming member 11b, and rotates around its own axis by driving the motor 16c.
　上記搬送部１２の構成要素である保持部１２ａは、硬貨を１枚ずつ保持するものであり、押圧部材１２ｂと規制部材１２ｃとが連結部材１２ｄに連結されることにより構成されている。 The holding unit 12a, which is a constituent element of the transport unit 12, holds coins one by one, and is configured by connecting a pressing member 12b and a regulating member 12c to a connecting member 12d.
　押圧部材１２ｂは、搬送経路１０ａの内側から外側に向けて延在する棒状体である。このような押圧部材１２ｂは、搬送部１２の変位により硬貨を搬送経路１０ａの下流側に向けて押圧するものであり、搬送経路１０ａの下流側を臨む下流面１２ｂ１が内方から外方に向かうに連れて漸次上流側に傾斜して構成されている。 The pressing member 12b is a rod-like body extending from the inside to the outside of the transport path 10a. Such a pressing member 12b presses the coin toward the downstream side of the transport path 10a due to the displacement of the transport unit 12, and the downstream surface 12b1 facing the downstream side of the transport path 10a is directed from the inside to the outside. Accordingly, it is gradually inclined to the upstream side.
　また押圧部材１２ｂには、第１レール形成部材１１ａに形成されたレール及び第２レール形成部材１１ｂに形成されたレールの進入を許容する第１凹部１２ｂ２と、第３レール形成部材１１ｃに形成されたレール及び第４レール形成部材１１ｄに形成されたレールの進入を許容する第２凹部１２ｂ３とが設けられており、第１凹部１２ｂ２の底部の下流面１２ｂ１には傾斜面１２ｂ４が形成されている。 In addition, the pressing member 12b is formed in the third rail forming member 11c and the first recess 12b2 allowing the rail formed in the first rail forming member 11a and the rail formed in the second rail forming member 11b to enter. The second recess 12b3 that allows the rail to enter the rail and the fourth rail forming member 11d is provided, and an inclined surface 12b4 is formed on the downstream surface 12b1 of the bottom of the first recess 12b2. .
　規制部材１２ｃは、押圧部材１２ｂと同様の形態をなしており、搬送経路１０ａの内側から外側に向けて延在する棒状体である。このような規制部材１２ｃは、内方側が連結部材１２ｄを介して押圧部材１２ｂに連結しており、搬送部１２の変位により押圧部材１２ｂに押圧される硬貨が必要以上に該押圧部材１２ｂから離隔することを規制するものである。尚、規制部材１２ｃは、当該保持部１２ａの下流側の保持部１２ａを構成する押圧部材１２ｂと内方側が連結されている。 The regulating member 12c has the same form as the pressing member 12b, and is a rod-like body extending from the inside to the outside of the transport path 10a. Such a regulating member 12c has an inner side connected to the pressing member 12b via the connecting member 12d, and the coin pressed by the pressing member 12b due to the displacement of the transport unit 12 is separated from the pressing member 12b more than necessary. It regulates to do. The regulating member 12c is connected to the pressing member 12b constituting the holding portion 12a on the downstream side of the holding portion 12a and the inner side.
　かかる規制部材１２ｃは、搬送経路１０ａの下流側を臨む下流面１２ｃ１が内方から外方に向かうに連れて漸次上流側に傾斜して構成されている。この規制部材１２ｃには、第１レール形成部材１１ａに形成されたレール及び第２レール形成部材１１ｂに形成されたレールの進入を許容する第３凹部１２ｃ２と、第３レール形成部材１１ｃに形成されたレール及び第４レール形成部材１１ｄに形成されたレールの進入を許容する第４凹部１２ｃ３とが設けられており、第３凹部１２ｃ２の底部の下流面１２ｃ１には傾斜面１２ｃ４が形成されている。 The regulating member 12c is configured such that the downstream surface 12c1 facing the downstream side of the transport path 10a is gradually inclined toward the upstream side from the inside toward the outside. The restriction member 12c is formed in the third rail forming member 11c and the third recess 12c2 that allows the rail formed in the first rail forming member 11a and the rail formed in the second rail forming member 11b to enter. And a fourth recess 12c3 that allows entry of the rail formed in the fourth rail forming member 11d, and an inclined surface 12c4 is formed on the downstream surface 12c1 of the bottom of the third recess 12c2. .
　判別部１３は、第３レール形成部材１１ｃに設けられている。この判別部１３は、第３レール形成部材１１ｃにおける所定の判別領域において、保持部１２ａの押圧部材１２ｂに押圧されながら搬送される硬貨の金種を判別するものである。かかる判別部１３での判別結果は、図示せぬ制御手段に判別信号として付与される。 The discriminating part 13 is provided on the third rail forming member 11c. This discrimination | determination part 13 discriminate | determines the denomination of the coin conveyed while being pressed by the press member 12b of the holding | maintenance part 12a in the predetermined | prescribed discrimination | determination area | region in the 3rd rail formation member 11c. The discrimination result in the discrimination unit 13 is given as a discrimination signal to a control unit (not shown).
　返却部１４は、第３レール形成部材１１ｃにより形成される搬送経路１０ａにおいて、判別部１３（判別領域）よりも下流側に設けられており、返却開口１４ａ及び返却ゲート１４ｂを備えている。 The return unit 14 is provided on the downstream side of the determination unit 13 (determination region) in the transfer path 10a formed by the third rail forming member 11c, and includes a return opening 14a and a return gate 14b.
　返却開口１４ａは、搬送部１２により搬送されるすべての金種の硬貨の通過を許容する大きさを有する開口であり、出金部１ｃに連通している。 The return opening 14a is an opening having a size that allows passage of coins of all denominations conveyed by the conveying unit 12, and communicates with the dispensing unit 1c.
　返却ゲート１４ｂは、返却開口１４ａを開閉する態様で設けられている。この返却ゲート１４ｂは、常態においては返却開口１４ａを閉成する一方、返却指令が与えられた場合に揺動して返却開口１４ａを開成させるものである。 The return gate 14b is provided so as to open and close the return opening 14a. The return gate 14b normally closes the return opening 14a, and swings to open the return opening 14a when a return command is given.
　振分部１５は、第３レール形成部材１１ｃにより形成される搬送経路１０ａにおいて、返却部１４よりも下流側に設けられている。この振分部１５は、複数の振分通過口１５ａ及び振分ゲート１５ｂを備えている。 The distribution unit 15 is provided on the downstream side of the return unit 14 in the transport path 10a formed by the third rail forming member 11c. The distribution unit 15 includes a plurality of distribution passage openings 15a and a distribution gate 15b.
　複数の振分通過口１５ａは、それぞれが予め決められた金種の硬貨を通過させるのに十分な大きさを有した開口であり、順に並んで形成されている。 The plurality of distribution passage openings 15a are openings each having a sufficient size to allow a predetermined denomination coin to pass therethrough, and are formed side by side.
　振分ゲート１５ｂは、振分通過口１５ａ毎に設けられており、それぞれ対応する振分通過口１５ａを開閉する態様で設けられている。これら振分ゲート１５ｂは、常態においては対応する振分通過口１５ａを閉成する一方、駆動指令が与えられた場合に揺動して対応する振分通過口１５ａを開成させるものである。このような振分部１５は、振分通過口１５ａを通過する硬貨を、収納部１ｂに金種毎に振り分けるものである。 The distribution gate 15b is provided for each distribution passage port 15a, and is provided in such a manner as to open and close the corresponding distribution passage port 15a. These distribution gates 15b normally close the corresponding distribution passage openings 15a, and swing when the drive command is given to open the corresponding distribution passage openings 15a. Such a distribution unit 15 distributes coins passing through the distribution passage port 15a to the storage unit 1b for each denomination.
　以上のような構成を有する本実施の形態１である硬貨処理装置１においては、搬送ユニット１０が次のようにして硬貨を搬送することができる。 In the coin processing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment having the above-described configuration, the transport unit 10 can transport coins as follows.
　入金部１ａからの硬貨が投入部に投入されることにより、搬送ユニット１０は、第１レール形成部材１１ａの搬送経路１０ａで硬貨を受け入れる。そのため、第１レール形成部材１１ａでの搬送経路１０ａを通過する各保持部１２ａには複数の硬貨が進入することとなる。また、保持部１２ａと保持部１２ａとの間においても、第１レール形成部材１１ａの左延部１１ｃ２と第１後延部１１ａ３との間の湾曲部分では上流側の保持部１２ａを構成する規制部材１２ｃと下流側の保持部１２ａを構成する押圧部材１２ｂとの離間距離が大きくなることから硬貨が進入することとなる。 When the coin from the depositing unit 1a is inserted into the input unit, the transport unit 10 receives the coin through the transport path 10a of the first rail forming member 11a. Therefore, a plurality of coins enter each holding portion 12a passing through the conveyance path 10a in the first rail forming member 11a. Further, even between the holding portion 12a and the holding portion 12a, a restriction that constitutes the holding portion 12a on the upstream side in the curved portion between the left extension portion 11c2 and the first rear extension portion 11a3 of the first rail forming member 11a. Since the separation distance between the member 12c and the pressing member 12b constituting the holding portion 12a on the downstream side is increased, the coin enters.
　ところで、規制部材１２ｃにおいては、第３凹部１２ｃ２の底部の下流面１２ｃ１には傾斜面１２ｃ４が形成されているので、第３凹部１２ｃ２に第１レール形成部材１１ａに形成されたレールが進入した状態では、傾斜面１２ｃ４が該レールよりも上方に位置している。 By the way, in the regulation member 12c, since the inclined surface 12c4 is formed in the downstream surface 12c1 of the bottom part of the 3rd recessed part 12c2, the rail formed in the 1st rail formation member 11a approached into the 3rd recessed part 12c2. Then, the inclined surface 12c4 is located above the rail.
　そのため、第１レール形成部材１１ａにより形成される搬送経路１０ａを通過するいずれかの保持部１２ａの規制部材１２ｃと、該保持部１２ａよりも下流側に位置する保持部１２ａの押圧部材１２ｂとの間に硬貨が進入した場合でも、これら保持部１２ａが第１レール形成部材１１ａの第１後延部１１ａ３を変位する際には規制部材１２ｃと該押圧部材１２ｂとの距離が縮まることにより、図７に示すように、規制部材１２ｃが硬貨Ｋを弾き出すことができる。 Therefore, the restriction member 12c of any holding part 12a that passes through the transport path 10a formed by the first rail forming member 11a, and the pressing member 12b of the holding part 12a located on the downstream side of the holding part 12a. Even when a coin enters between them, when the holding portion 12a displaces the first rearward extending portion 11a3 of the first rail forming member 11a, the distance between the regulating member 12c and the pressing member 12b is reduced. As shown in FIG. 7, the restricting member 12c can eject the coin K.
　保持部１２ａに進入した複数の硬貨については、第２レール形成部材１１ｂの上延部１１ｂ１の形態、並びに搬送リバースローラ１７により、該保持部１２ａが第２レール形成部材１１ｂを変位することで該保持部１２ａに保持される硬貨は１枚となる。 With respect to the plurality of coins that have entered the holding portion 12a, the holding portion 12a displaces the second rail forming member 11b by the form of the upper extension portion 11b1 of the second rail forming member 11b and the transport reverse roller 17. The number of coins held by the holding unit 12a is one.
　より詳細に説明すると、押圧部材１２ｂにおける第１凹部１２ｂ２の底部の下流面１２ｂ１には傾斜面１２ｂ４が形成されているので、第１凹部１２ｂ２に第２レール形成部材１１ｂに形成されたレールが進入した状態で変位する場合には、傾斜面１２ｂ４は該レールから離脱した位置となる。 More specifically, since the inclined surface 12b4 is formed on the downstream surface 12b1 of the bottom of the first recess 12b2 in the pressing member 12b, the rail formed on the second rail forming member 11b enters the first recess 12b2. In the case of displacement in such a state, the inclined surface 12b4 becomes a position separated from the rail.
　そのため、搬送リバースローラ１７の上流側において押圧部材１２ｂが２枚の硬貨Ｋを重なった状態で押圧して搬送する場合に、図８に示すように、回転する搬送リバースローラ１７に当接された硬貨Ｋを該押圧部材１２ｂから弾き出すことが可能になる。これにより、搬送リバースローラ１７と搬送部１２との間に２枚の硬貨Ｋが挟まって搬送詰まり等が発生することを抑制することができる。 Therefore, when the pressing member 12b presses and conveys the two coins K in a state of being overlapped on the upstream side of the transport reverse roller 17, as shown in FIG. 8, it is brought into contact with the rotating transport reverse roller 17 The coin K can be ejected from the pressing member 12b. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of transport clogging or the like due to the two coins K being sandwiched between the transport reverse roller 17 and the transport unit 12.
　このようにして第２レール形成部材１１ｂを通過した保持部１２ａでは、硬貨が１枚保持された状態となる。そして、搬送部１２の各保持部１２ａを構成する押圧部材１２ｂの下流面１２ｂ１が傾斜して構成されているので、図４の二点鎖線及び図９に示すように、硬貨Ｋを搬送経路１０ａの外側に寄せた状態で安定的に搬送することができる。 Thus, in the holding portion 12a that has passed through the second rail forming member 11b, one coin is held. And since the downstream surface 12b1 of the press member 12b which comprises each holding | maintenance part 12a of the conveyance part 12 inclines, and is comprised, as shown to the dashed-two dotted line of FIG. 4, and FIG. Can be stably conveyed in a state of being moved to the outside.
　上述したように、搬送部１２では、第１レール形成部材１１ａを通過する保持部１２ａと、第３レール形成部材１１ｃを通過する保持部１２ａとではその姿勢が上下反転していることにより、第２凹部１２ｂ３に第３レール形成部材１１ｃのレールが進入した状態で変位する場合には、図１０に示すように、傾斜面１２ｂ４は該レールの上端部分より下方に位置することとなり、押圧部材１２ｂが硬貨を確実に押圧して安定的に搬送することができる。 As described above, in the transport unit 12, the holding unit 12 a that passes through the first rail forming member 11 a and the holding unit 12 a that passes through the third rail forming member 11 c have their postures turned upside down. When the rail of the third rail forming member 11c is displaced into the second recess 12b3, the inclined surface 12b4 is positioned below the upper end portion of the rail as shown in FIG. 10, and the pressing member 12b However, the coin can be reliably pressed and stably conveyed.
　そして、判別部１３にて判別領域を通過する硬貨の金種が判別され、かかる判別結果に応じて振分ゲート１５ｂが揺動することで、硬貨を金種毎に収納部１ｂに搬送して収納させることができる。 Then, the denomination of the coin that passes through the determination area is determined by the determination unit 13, and the sorting gate 15b swings according to the determination result, so that the coin is conveyed to the storage unit 1b for each denomination. Can be stored.
　以上説明したような本実施の形態１である硬貨処理装置１によれば、搬送ユニット１０が、入金部１ａより入金された硬貨を１枚ずつ所定の搬送経路１０ａに沿って上方に向けて搬送し、その搬送途中に判別部１３により硬貨の金種が判別されることを許容し、かつ硬貨を金種毎に振り分けるので、従来のように一対のローラに無端状に張設されたベルトを複数設けて硬貨の搬送を行うのに比して、装置全体の面積を低減させることができ、これにより装置全体の小型化を図ることができる。 According to the coin processing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment as described above, the transport unit 10 transports the coins received from the depositing unit 1a one by one along the predetermined transport path 10a. Since the coin denomination is allowed to be discriminated by the discriminating unit 13 during the conveyance, and the coins are distributed by denomination, a belt stretched endlessly on a pair of rollers as in the prior art is used. The area of the entire apparatus can be reduced as compared with the case where a plurality of coins are transported, whereby the entire apparatus can be reduced in size.
＜実施の形態２＞
　図１１は、本発明の実施の形態２である硬貨処理装置の内部構造を示す斜視図であり、図１２は、図１１に示した硬貨処理装置の一部の構成要素を省略して示す斜視図である。ここで例示する硬貨処理装置２は、例えば釣銭機として適用されるものであり、搬送ユニット２０、一時保留部６０、収納部７０及び出金保留部９０を備えて構成されている。 <Embodiment 2>
FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the coin processing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing some components of the coin processing device shown in FIG. FIG. The coin processing apparatus 2 illustrated here is applied as, for example, a change machine, and includes a transport unit 20, a temporary storage unit 60, a storage unit 70, and a withdrawal storage unit 90.
　図１３及び図１４は、それぞれ図１１及び図１２に示した搬送ユニット２０を示すものであり、図１３は、斜視図であり、図１４は、要部の分解斜視図である。これら図１３及び図１４にも示すように、搬送ユニット２０は、レール形成部３０、搬送部４０及び搬送ベース５０を備えて構成されている。 FIGS. 13 and 14 show the transport unit 20 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, respectively. FIG. 13 is a perspective view, and FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the main part. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the transport unit 20 includes a rail forming unit 30, a transport unit 40, and a transport base 50.
　レール形成部３０は、第１レール形成部材３１と第２レール形成部材３２とを備えて構成されている。第１レール形成部材３１は、搬送ユニット２０の底面を構成する板状部材である。この第１レール形成部材３１の上面には、第１レール部３１ａが形成されている。第１レール部３１ａは、上方に向けて突出する一対の長尺部材３１ｂにより形成されている。つまり、第１レール部３１ａは、一対の長尺部材３１ｂの互いの間に形成されている。 The rail forming portion 30 includes a first rail forming member 31 and a second rail forming member 32. The first rail forming member 31 is a plate-like member that constitutes the bottom surface of the transport unit 20. A first rail portion 31 a is formed on the upper surface of the first rail forming member 31. The first rail portion 31a is formed by a pair of long members 31b that protrude upward. That is, the first rail portion 31a is formed between the pair of long members 31b.
　この第１レール部３１ａは、硬貨の搬送経路３０ａの一部を形成するものであり、右方に向けて延在する第１レール構成部３１ａ１と、その延在端部より前方に向けて円弧状に延在する第２レール構成部３１ａ２と、その延在端部より左方に向けて延在する第３レール構成部３１ａ３とが連続して構成されている。 The first rail portion 31a forms a part of the coin transport path 30a, and the first rail constituting portion 31a1 extending toward the right and the circle extending forward from the extending end portion. A second rail constituting portion 31a2 extending in an arc shape and a third rail constituting portion 31a3 extending toward the left from the extending end portion are continuously formed.
　第２レール形成部材３２は、第２レール部３２ａを有している。第２レール部３２ａは、第１レール部３１ａと同様に、一対の長尺部材３２ｂにより形成されるもので、硬貨の搬送経路３０ａの一部を形成している。つまり、第２レール部３２ａは、一対の長尺部材３２ｂの互いの間に形成されている。この第２レール部３２ａは、上方に向けて延在し、かつ左方に膨らむよう円弧状に延在する部分を有する第４レール構成部３２ａ１と、その延在端部より右方に向けて延在する第５レール構成部３２ａ２と、その延在端部より後方に向けて円弧状に延在する第６レール構成部３２ａ３と、その延在端部より左方に向けて延在する第７レール構成部３２ａ４と、その延在端部より下方に向けて延在し、かつ左方に膨らむよう円弧状に延在する部分を有する第８レール構成部３２ａ５とが連続して構成されている。 The second rail forming member 32 has a second rail portion 32a. Similar to the first rail portion 31a, the second rail portion 32a is formed by a pair of long members 32b, and forms a part of a coin transport path 30a. That is, the second rail portion 32a is formed between the pair of long members 32b. The second rail portion 32a extends upward and has a portion extending in an arc shape so as to swell leftward, and toward the right from the extended end portion. A fifth rail constituent portion 32a2 that extends, a sixth rail constituent portion 32a3 that extends in an arc shape toward the rear from the extended end portion, and a first portion that extends to the left from the extended end portion. The 7-rail constituent part 32a4 and the eighth rail constituent part 32a5 having a portion extending downward from the extending end part and extending in the arc shape so as to swell leftward are continuously configured. Yes.
　このような第１レール形成部材３１と第２レール形成部材３２とは、第１レール構成部３１ａ１と第８レール構成部３２ａ５とが連続し、かつ第３レール構成部３１ａ３と第４レール構成部３２ａ１とが連続することで、第１レール部３１ａと第２レール部３２ａとが１つのレール部を構成している。レール部は、硬貨を搬送するための搬送経路３０ａを形成している。 In the first rail forming member 31 and the second rail forming member 32, the first rail constituting portion 31a1 and the eighth rail constituting portion 32a5 are continuous, and the third rail constituting portion 31a3 and the fourth rail constituting portion are provided. The first rail portion 31a and the second rail portion 32a constitute one rail portion because 32a1 is continuous. The rail portion forms a transport path 30a for transporting coins.
　図１５は、図１１～図１４に示した搬送ユニット２０を構成する搬送部４０を示す斜視図である。この図１５にも示すように、搬送部４０は、複数の保持部４１を有している。保持部４１は、硬貨を１枚収納する収納凹部４１ａを有している。また、保持部４１は、一端部に円柱状の連結用突起４１ｂが形成されており、他端部に長孔形状の連結用孔部４１ｃが形成されている。これら保持部４１は、互いに隣り合う他の保持部４１と、自身の連結用突起４１ｂが他の保持部４１の連結用孔部４１ｃに挿通することで連結している。 FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the transport unit 40 constituting the transport unit 20 shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 15, the transport unit 40 includes a plurality of holding units 41. The holding part 41 has a storage recess 41a for storing one coin. In addition, the holding portion 41 has a columnar connection projection 41b formed at one end, and a long hole-shaped connection hole 41c formed at the other end. These holding portions 41 are connected to other holding portions 41 adjacent to each other by inserting their own connecting projections 41 b into the connecting hole portions 41 c of the other holding portions 41.
　そして、これら保持部４１は、上記収納凹部４１ａを構成する長尺突部４１ａ１がレール部（第１レール部３１ａ及び第２レール部３２ａ）に案内可能に進入することで、搬送経路３０ａに沿って無端状に連結されて搬送部４０を構成している。 And these holding | maintenance parts 41 are along the conveyance path | route 30a because the elongate protrusion part 41a1 which comprises the said storage recessed part 41a approachs a rail part (the 1st rail part 31a and the 2nd rail part 32a) so that guidance is possible. The transport unit 40 is configured in an endless manner.
　つまり、搬送部４０は、複数の保持部４１が搬送経路３０ａに沿って無端状に連結されて構成されており、該搬送経路３０ａに沿って変位可能なものである。このような搬送部４０においては、互いに隣り合う保持部４１を連結する部分、すなわち連結用突起４１ｂ及び連結用孔部４１ｃは内方側に設けてあり、各保持部４１の外方側の一端部には外方に向けて突出する押圧用突部（突部）４１ｄが形成されている。 That is, the transport unit 40 is configured by a plurality of holding units 41 connected endlessly along the transport path 30a, and can be displaced along the transport path 30a. In such a transport unit 40, a portion for connecting the holding portions 41 adjacent to each other, that is, the connecting protrusion 41b and the connecting hole portion 41c are provided on the inner side, and one end on the outer side of each holding portion 41. The part is formed with a pressing protrusion (protrusion) 41d protruding outward.
　ところで、かかる搬送部４０は、上述したように長尺突部４１ａ１がレール部に案内可能に進入しているので、第１レール構成部３１ａ１、第２レール構成部３１ａ２及び第３レール構成部３１ａ３に長尺突部４１ａ１が進入した保持部４１では、収納凹部４１ａが上方を臨んでおり、第４レール構成部３２ａ１及び第８レール構成部３２ａ５に長尺突部４１ａ１が進入した保持部４１では、収納凹部４１ａが右方を臨んでおり、第５レール構成部３２ａ２、第６レール構成部３２ａ３及び第７レール構成部３２ａ４に長尺突部４１ａ１が進入した保持部４１では、収納凹部４１ａが下方を臨んでいる。 By the way, since the elongate protrusion 41a1 has approached the rail part so that guidance is possible, as for this conveyance part 40, the 1st rail structure part 31a1, the 2nd rail structure part 31a2, and the 3rd rail structure part 31a3 are mentioned. In the holding portion 41 into which the long projection 41a1 has entered, the storage recess 41a faces upward, and in the holding portion 41 in which the long projection 41a1 has entered the fourth rail constituting portion 32a1 and the eighth rail constituting portion 32a5. In the holding portion 41 in which the long protrusion 41a1 has entered the fifth rail constituting portion 32a2, the sixth rail constituting portion 32a3, and the seventh rail constituting portion 32a4, the accommodating recessed portion 41a is facing the right side. Looking down.
　また、上記搬送部４０においては、第１レール構成部３１ａ１及び第３レール構成部３１ａ３の一部に長尺突部４１ａ１が進入した保持部４１と、第２レール構成部３１ａ２に長尺突部４１ａ１が進入した保持部４１とが、円板状の搬送伝達部４２の外周面の一部に噛合している。搬送伝達部４２は、中心部分に貫通孔４２ａが形成されており、第１レール形成部材３１に上方に突出する態様で形成された搬送軸状部３１ｃが該貫通孔４２ａを貫通することで搬送軸状部３１ｃの中心軸回りに回転可能なものである。 Moreover, in the said conveyance part 40, the holding | maintenance part 41 in which the elongate protrusion 41a1 entered into a part of 1st rail structure part 31a1 and 3rd rail structure part 31a3, and a elongate protrusion part to the 2nd rail structure part 31a2. The holding portion 41 into which 41a1 has entered meshes with a part of the outer peripheral surface of the disk-shaped conveyance transmission portion 42. The conveyance transmission part 42 has a through hole 42a formed in the center portion, and the conveyance shaft-shaped part 31c formed in a manner protruding upward from the first rail forming member 31 penetrates the through hole 42a. The shaft portion 31c is rotatable around the central axis.
　かかる搬送伝達部４２は、連結部材４３を介して搬送モータ４４に連結されており、搬送モータ４４が駆動することにより搬送軸状部３１ｃの中心軸回りに上方から見て時計回りに回転するものである。 The transport transmission unit 42 is connected to the transport motor 44 via a connecting member 43, and rotates clockwise when viewed from above around the central axis of the transport shaft portion 31c when the transport motor 44 is driven. It is.
　これにより搬送部４０は、第１レール構成部３１ａ１、第２レール構成部３１ａ２、第３レール構成部３１ａ３、第４レール構成部３２ａ１、第５レール構成部３２ａ２、第６レール構成部３２ａ３、第７レール構成部３２ａ４及び第８レール構成部３２ａ５の順に変位する。 Thus, the transport unit 40 includes a first rail component 31a1, a second rail component 31a2, a third rail component 31a3, a fourth rail component 32a1, a fifth rail component 32a2, a sixth rail component 32a3, The seventh rail component 32a4 and the eighth rail component 32a5 are displaced in this order.
　搬送ベース５０は、下側ベース部材５１と上側ベース部材５２とを備えている。下側ベース部材５１は、第１レール形成部材３１に、搬送部４０の一部が介在した状態で対向するよう設けられている。この下側ベース部材５１の前方には切欠５１ａが形成されることにより投入部１００が設けられている。 The transport base 50 includes a lower base member 51 and an upper base member 52. The lower base member 51 is provided to face the first rail forming member 31 with a part of the transport unit 40 interposed therebetween. An insertion portion 100 is provided in front of the lower base member 51 by forming a notch 51a.
　投入部１００は、入金ガイド２ａを通じて入金口２ｂに連通している。かかる投入部１００は、入金口２ｂを通じて入金され、かつ入金ガイド２ａを通過した複数の硬貨を貯留する部位である。かかる投入部１００には、投入リバースローラ１０１が設けられている。 The input unit 100 communicates with the deposit port 2b through the deposit guide 2a. The insertion unit 100 is a part that stores a plurality of coins deposited through the deposit port 2b and passed through the deposit guide 2a. The charging unit 100 is provided with a charging reverse roller 101.
　投入リバースローラ１０１は、複数設けてあり、それぞれ第３レール構成部３１ａ３に長尺突部４１ａ１が進入した保持部４１（搬送部４０の一部）の上部において、前後方向に沿って延在している。これら投入リバースローラ１０１は、連結部材１０２を介して投入モータ１０３に連結されており、該投入モータ１０３が駆動することにより、自身の軸心回りに回転するものである。 A plurality of the reverse rollers 101 are provided, and extend in the front-rear direction at the upper part of the holding part 41 (a part of the conveying part 40) in which the long protrusion 41a1 enters the third rail constituting part 31a3. ing. These closing reverse rollers 101 are connected to a closing motor 103 via a connecting member 102, and rotate around its own axis when the closing motor 103 is driven.
　このような投入リバースローラ１０１は、それぞれ自身の軸心回りに回転することで、投入部１００に貯留する硬貨に当接して、変位する搬送部４０の一部、すなわち第３レール構成部３１ａ３に長尺突部４１ａ１が進入した保持部４１の収納凹部４１ａに硬貨を１枚ずつ収納させるものである。 Each of the throwing reverse rollers 101 rotates around its own axis so as to contact the coins stored in the throwing unit 100 and move to a part of the transporting unit 40 that is displaced, that is, the third rail constituting unit 31a3. Coins are stored one by one in the storage concave portion 41a of the holding portion 41 into which the long protrusion 41a1 has entered.
　上側ベース部材５２は、第１湾曲ベース部５２ａと、第２湾曲ベース部５２ｂと、水平ベース部５２ｃとを有している。 The upper base member 52 has a first curved base portion 52a, a second curved base portion 52b, and a horizontal base portion 52c.
　第１湾曲ベース部５２ａは、第２レール形成部材３２における第４レール構成部３２ａ１に、搬送部４０の一部が介在した状態で対向するよう設けられている。この第１湾曲ベース部５２ａは、変位する搬送部４０の一部、すなわち第４レール構成部３２ａ１に長尺突部４１ａ１が進入した保持部４１の収納凹部４１ａから硬貨が離脱してしまうことを抑制するものである。 The first curved base portion 52a is provided so as to face the fourth rail constituting portion 32a1 of the second rail forming member 32 with a part of the conveying portion 40 interposed therebetween. The first curved base portion 52a is configured such that the coin is detached from the storage concave portion 41a of the holding portion 41 in which the long protrusion 41a1 enters the part of the transporting portion 40 that is displaced, that is, the fourth rail constituting portion 32a1. It is to suppress.
　第２湾曲ベース部５２ｂは、第２レール形成部材３２における第８レール構成部３２ａ５に、搬送部４０の一部が介在した状態で対向するよう設けられている。この第２湾曲ベース部５２ｂは、変位する搬送部４０の一部、すなわち第８レール構成部３２ａ５に長尺突部４１ａ１が進入した保持部４１の収納凹部４１ａから硬貨が離脱してしまうことを抑制するものである。 The second curved base portion 52b is provided to face the eighth rail constituting portion 32a5 of the second rail forming member 32 with a part of the conveying portion 40 interposed therebetween. The second curved base portion 52b is configured to prevent the coin from being detached from a part of the transporting portion 40 to be displaced, that is, from the storage concave portion 41a of the holding portion 41 in which the long protrusion 41a1 has entered the eighth rail constituting portion 32a5. It is to suppress.
　水平ベース部５２ｃは、第２レール形成部材３２における第５レール構成部３２ａ２、第６レール構成部３２ａ３及び第７レール構成部３２ａ４に、搬送部４０の一部が介在した状態で対向するよう設けられている。このような水平ベース部５２ｃには、図１６に示すように、離脱傾斜部５３、鑑別部５４、リジェクト部５５及び振分部５６が設けられている。 The horizontal base portion 52c is provided so as to face the fifth rail constituting portion 32a2, the sixth rail constituting portion 32a3, and the seventh rail constituting portion 32a4 in the second rail forming member 32 with a part of the conveying portion 40 interposed therebetween. It has been. As shown in FIG. 16, such a horizontal base portion 52 c is provided with a separation inclined portion 53, a discrimination portion 54, a reject portion 55 and a sorting portion 56.
　離脱傾斜部５３は、レール部の第５レール構成部３２ａ２に対向する部位に形成されており、右方に向かうに連れて漸次前方に傾斜している。この離脱傾斜部５３は、変位する搬送部４０の一部、すなわち第５レール構成部３２ａ２に長尺突部４１ａ１が進入した保持部４１の収納凹部４１ａから硬貨を該保持部４１の外部に離脱させるものである。外部に離脱させた硬貨は、図１６の破線で示すように、水平ベース部５２ｃの縁部に摺接しながら変位する保持部４１の押圧用突部４１ｄに押圧されて搬送される。 The separation inclined portion 53 is formed in a portion of the rail portion facing the fifth rail constituting portion 32a2, and is gradually inclined forward as it goes rightward. The separation inclined portion 53 separates the coin from the holding portion 41 to the outside of the holding concave portion 41a of the holding portion 41 in which the long protrusion 41a1 enters the part of the transporting portion 40 that is displaced, that is, the fifth rail constituting portion 32a2. It is something to be made. As shown by the broken lines in FIG. 16, the coins that have been removed to the outside are conveyed by being pressed by the pressing protrusion 41d of the holding portion 41 that is displaced while sliding on the edge of the horizontal base portion 52c.
　鑑別部５４は、水平ベース部５２ｃの右側前端部に設けられている。この鑑別部５４は、離脱傾斜部５３により保持部４１の外部に離脱して、該保持部４１の押圧用突部４１ｄに押圧されながら搬送される硬貨の真偽及び金種を鑑別するものである。かかる鑑別部５４での鑑別結果は、図示せぬ制御手段に鑑別信号として付与される。 The discrimination part 54 is provided at the right front end part of the horizontal base part 52c. The discriminating section 54 discriminates the authenticity and denomination of the coin that is separated from the holding section 41 by the detachment inclined section 53 and conveyed while being pressed by the pressing projection 41d of the holding section 41. is there. The discrimination result in the discrimination unit 54 is given as a discrimination signal to a control means (not shown).
　リジェクト部５５は、水平ベース部５２ｃの右端部に設けてあり、リジェクト開口５５ａ及びリジェクトゲート５５ｂを備えている。 The reject portion 55 is provided at the right end portion of the horizontal base portion 52c, and includes a reject opening 55a and a reject gate 55b.
　リジェクト開口５５ａは、鑑別部５４による鑑別領域を通過した硬貨、すなわち水平ベースの縁部に摺接しながら押圧用突部４１ｄに押圧されて搬送される硬貨の通過域に形成された矩形状の開口である。このリジェクト開口５５ａは、搬送部４０により搬送されるすべての金種の硬貨の通過を許容する大きさを有されており、リジェクトガイド５５ｃを通じて出金トレイ２ｃに連通している。 The reject opening 55a is a rectangular opening formed in the passage area of coins that have passed through the discrimination area by the discrimination section 54, that is, coins that are slidably contacted with the edge of the horizontal base and pressed by the pressing protrusion 41d. It is. The reject opening 55a has a size that allows passage of all denomination coins transported by the transport unit 40, and communicates with the withdrawal tray 2c through a reject guide 55c.
　リジェクトゲート５５ｂは、リジェクト開口５５ａに進退移動する態様で設けられている。このリジェクトゲート５５ｂは、リジェクト開口５５ａに進出移動する場合には、リジェクト開口５５ａの一部を閉塞して、該リジェクト開口５５ａを硬貨が通過することを規制する。 The reject gate 55b is provided so as to move forward and backward to the reject opening 55a. When the reject gate 55b moves forward into the reject opening 55a, the reject gate 55b closes a part of the reject opening 55a and restricts coins from passing through the reject opening 55a.
　また、リジェクトゲート５５ｂは、リジェクト開口５５ａから退行移動する場合には、リジェクト開口５５ａを硬貨が通過することを許容する。これにより、リジェクト開口５５ａを通過した硬貨はリジェクトガイド５５ｃを通じて出金トレイ２ｃに案内される。出金トレイ２ｃに案内された硬貨は、出金口２ｄを通じて取出可能な状態となる。 Further, when the reject gate 55b moves backward from the reject opening 55a, the coin is allowed to pass through the reject opening 55a. Thereby, the coin that has passed through the reject opening 55a is guided to the dispensing tray 2c through the reject guide 55c. Coins guided to the withdrawal tray 2c can be taken out through the withdrawal opening 2d.
　このようなリジェクトゲート５５ｂは、例えばソレノイド等のリジェクト駆動部（図示せず）が制御手段から与えられる指令により駆動する場合にリジェクト開口５５ａを退行移動するもので、常態においてはリジェクト開口５５ａに進出移動している。 Such a reject gate 55b moves backward through the reject opening 55a when a reject drive unit (not shown) such as a solenoid is driven by a command given from the control means, and normally advances into the reject opening 55a. Has moved.
　振分部５６は、水平ベース部５２ｃの後端部において、変位する搬送部４０により搬送される硬貨の通過域、すなわち保持部４１の押圧用突部４１ｄに押圧されながら搬送される硬貨の通過域に設けられている。この振分部５６は、図１７及び図１８に示すように、振分通過口５６ａ及び振分ゲート５６ｂが設けられている。 The allocating unit 56 passes the coins conveyed while being pressed by the pressing projection 41d of the holding unit 41 at the rear end of the horizontal base unit 52c. It is provided in the area. As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the distribution unit 56 is provided with a distribution passage port 56a and a distribution gate 56b.
　振分通過口５６ａは、金種毎に設けられた開口５６ａ１～５６ａ６が外径の小さい金種の順に並びつつ互いに連続することで形成されている。より具体的に説明すると、振分通過口５６ａは、右方から左方に向けて、すなわち上記硬貨の通過域において硬貨の搬送方向の上流側から下流側に向けて、１円硬貨用開口５６ａ１、５０円硬貨用開口５６ａ２、５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３、１００円硬貨用開口５６ａ４、１０円硬貨用開口５６ａ５及び５００円硬貨用開口５６ａ６が互いに連通することで形成した異形状開口である。 The distribution passage port 56a is formed by the openings 56a1 to 56a6 provided for each denomination being continuous with each other while being arranged in the order of denominations having the smallest outer diameter. More specifically, the distribution passage opening 56a is directed from the right to the left, that is, from the upstream side to the downstream side in the coin transport direction in the coin passage area, and the one-yen coin opening 56a1. , 50-yen coin opening 56a2, 5-yen coin opening 56a3, 100-yen coin opening 56a4, 10-yen coin opening 56a5, and 500-yen coin opening 56a6 are irregularly shaped openings formed by communicating with each other.
　ここで１円硬貨用開口５６ａ１は、１円硬貨の通過を許容するのに必要十分な大きさを有されており、１円硬貨よりも外径が大きい硬貨（５０円硬貨、５円硬貨、１００円硬貨、１０円硬貨、５００円硬貨）が通過することを規制するものである。５０円硬貨用開口５６ａ２は、５０円硬貨の通過を許容するのに必要十分な大きさを有されており、５０円硬貨よりも外径が大きい硬貨（５円硬貨、１００円硬貨、１０円硬貨、５００円硬貨）が通過することを規制するものである。５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３は、５円硬貨の通過を許容するのに必要十分な大きさを有されており、５円硬貨よりも外径が大きい硬貨（１００円硬貨、１０円硬貨、５００円硬貨）が通過することを規制するものである。１００円硬貨用開口５６ａ４は、１００円硬貨の通過を許容するのに必要十分な大きさを有されており、１００円硬貨よりも外径が大きい硬貨（１０円硬貨、５００円硬貨）が通過することを規制するものである。１０円硬貨用開口５６ａ５は、１０円硬貨の通過を許容するのに必要十分な大きさを有されており、１０円硬貨よりも外径が大きい硬貨（５００円硬貨）が通過することを規制するものである。５００円硬貨用開口５６ａ６は、５００円硬貨の通過を許容するのに必要十分な大きさを有している。 Here, the 1-yen coin opening 56a1 has a size necessary and sufficient to allow passage of 1-yen coin, and has a larger outer diameter than 1-yen coin (50-yen coin, 5-yen coin, 100 yen coin, 10 yen coin, 500 yen coin) is restricted. The 50-yen coin opening 56a2 has a size necessary and sufficient to allow passage of the 50-yen coin, and has a larger outer diameter than the 50-yen coin (5-yen coin, 100-yen coin, 10-yen Coins, 500 yen coins) are restricted. The 5-yen coin opening 56a3 has a size that is necessary and sufficient to allow the 5-yen coin to pass, and has a larger outer diameter than the 5-yen coin (100-yen coin, 10-yen coin, 500-yen coin). The coins) pass through. The 100-yen coin opening 56a4 has a size that is necessary and sufficient to allow 100-yen coins to pass therethrough, and a coin having a larger outer diameter than the 100-yen coin (10-yen coin, 500-yen coin) passes through. It regulates to do. The 10-yen coin opening 56a5 is large enough to allow passage of 10-yen coins, and restricts passage of coins (500-yen coins) whose outer diameter is larger than that of 10-yen coins. To do. The 500-yen coin opening 56a6 has a size necessary and sufficient to allow passage of the 500-yen coin.
　振分ゲート５６ｂは、５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３に進退移動可能に設けられている。この振分ゲート５６ｂは、鑑別部５４により通過する硬貨の金種が鑑別されることにより１００円硬貨と同じ材質（例えば白銅）と鑑別される場合には、図示せぬゲート駆動部により５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３から退行移動するものである（図１７参照）。その一方、鑑別部５４により通過する硬貨が１００円硬貨と異なる材質と鑑別される場合には、ゲート駆動部により５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３に進出移動するものである（図１８参照）。振分ゲート５６ｂが、５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３に進出移動する場合には、５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３を５円硬貨が通過することを規制する。 The sorting gate 56b is provided in the 5-yen coin opening 56a3 so as to be movable back and forth. The sorting gate 56b is discriminated from the same material (for example, white copper) as the 100-yen coin by discriminating the denomination of the coin passing by the discriminating unit 54. It moves backward from the coin opening 56a3 (see FIG. 17). On the other hand, when the coin passing through the discriminating unit 54 is discriminated from a material different from the 100-yen coin, the gate drive unit moves forward to the 5-yen coin opening 56a3 (see FIG. 18). When the sorting gate 56b moves forward into the 5-yen coin opening 56a3, the 5-yen coin is restricted from passing through the 5-yen coin opening 56a3.
　このような振分部５６は、振分通過口５６ａを通過する硬貨を、自身の下方側に設けられた一時保留部６０に金種毎に振り分けるものである。 Such a distribution unit 56 distributes the coins passing through the distribution passage port 56a to the temporary storage unit 60 provided on the lower side of the distribution unit 56 for each denomination.
　図１９は、図１１及び図１２に示した一時保留部６０を示す斜視図である。一時保留部６０は、複数（図示の例では６つ）の一時保留庫６０ａと返却庫６０ｂとを有している。 FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing the temporary holding unit 60 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. The temporary storage unit 60 includes a plurality (six in the illustrated example) of temporary storage 60a and return storage 60b.
　一時保留庫６０ａは、１円硬貨、５０円硬貨、５円硬貨、１００円硬貨、１０円硬貨及び５００円硬貨を一時的に保留する一時保留庫６０ａが右方から左方に向けて順に並んでいる。 The temporary storage 60a is a temporary storage 60a that temporarily holds 1 yen coin, 50 yen coin, 5 yen coin, 100 yen coin, 10 yen coin, and 500 yen coin in order from the right to the left. It is out.
　１円硬貨の一時保留庫６０ａは、１円硬貨用開口５６ａ１の下方に設けられている。この１円硬貨の一時保留庫６０ａは、１円硬貨用開口５６ａ１を通過した１円硬貨を一時的に保留するものである。５０円硬貨の一時保留庫６０ａは、５０円硬貨用開口５６ａ２の下方に設けられている。この５０円硬貨の一時保留庫６０ａは、５０円硬貨用開口５６ａ２を通過した５０円硬貨を一時的に保留するものである。 The 1-yen coin temporary storage 60a is provided below the 1-yen coin opening 56a1. The 1-yen coin temporary storage 60a temporarily holds 1-yen coins that have passed through the 1-yen coin opening 56a1. The 50-yen coin temporary storage 60a is provided below the 50-yen coin opening 56a2. This 50-yen coin temporary storage 60a temporarily holds 50-yen coins that have passed through the 50-yen coin opening 56a2.
　５円硬貨の一時保留庫６０ａは、５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３の下方に設けられている。この５円硬貨の一時保留庫６０ａは、５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３を通過した５円硬貨を一時的に保留するものである。１００円硬貨の一時保留庫６０ａは、１００円硬貨用開口５６ａ４の下方に設けられている。この１００円硬貨の一時保留庫６０ａは、１００円硬貨用開口５６ａ４を通過した１００円硬貨を一時的に保留するものである。 The 5-yen coin temporary storage 60a is provided below the 5-yen coin opening 56a3. The 5-yen coin temporary storage 60a temporarily holds 5-yen coins that have passed through the 5-yen coin opening 56a3. The 100-yen coin temporary storage 60a is provided below the 100-yen coin opening 56a4. This 100-yen coin temporary storage 60a temporarily holds 100-yen coins that have passed through the 100-yen coin opening 56a4.
　１０円硬貨の一時保留庫６０ａは、１０円硬貨用開口５６ａ５の下方に設けられている。この１０円硬貨の一時保留庫６０ａは、１０円硬貨用開口５６ａ５を通過した１０円硬貨を一時的に保留するものである。５００円硬貨の一時保留庫６０ａは、５００円硬貨用開口５６ａ６の下方に設けられている。この５００円硬貨の一時保留庫６０ａは、５００円硬貨用開口５６ａ６を通過した５００円硬貨を一時的に保留するものである。 The 10-yen coin temporary storage 60a is provided below the 10-yen coin opening 56a5. The 10-yen coin temporary storage 60a temporarily holds 10-yen coins that have passed through the 10-yen coin opening 56a5. The 500 yen coin temporary storage 60a is provided below the 500 yen coin opening 56a6. The 500-yen coin temporary storage 60a temporarily holds 500-yen coins that have passed through the 500-yen coin opening 56a6.
　これら一時保留庫６０ａは、それぞれ一時保留スクリュー型搬送部材６１を備えている。一時保留スクリュー型搬送部材６１は、ケースとなる一時保留ガイド６０ａ１に設けられており、前後方向に沿って延在する円柱状の一時保留軸部６１ａの外周面に、径外方向に向けて突出する一時保留刃部６１ｂが螺旋状に設けられて構成されている。 These temporary storage units 60a are each provided with a temporary storage screw type conveying member 61. The temporary holding screw type conveying member 61 is provided in a temporary holding guide 60a1 serving as a case, and protrudes outward in the radial direction on the outer peripheral surface of a columnar temporary holding shaft portion 61a extending along the front-rear direction. The temporary holding blade portion 61b is provided in a spiral shape.
　これら一時保留庫６０ａの一時保留スクリュー型搬送部材６１は、共通の一時保留モータ６２に連結部材（図示せず）を介して連結されている。ここで一時保留モータ６２は、正逆回転可能な駆動源である。よって、一時保留モータ６２が一方向に回転する場合には、各一時保留庫６０ａの一時保留スクリュー型搬送部材６１は、一方向に回転し、一時的に保留する硬貨を後方に向けて搬送し、収納部７０に払い出すものである。 The temporary holding screw type conveying members 61 of these temporary holding units 60a are connected to a common temporary holding motor 62 through a connecting member (not shown). Here, the temporary holding motor 62 is a drive source capable of forward and reverse rotation. Therefore, when the temporary storage motor 62 rotates in one direction, the temporary storage screw type conveying member 61 of each temporary storage 60a rotates in one direction and conveys the coins to be temporarily stored backward. , To be paid out to the storage unit 70.
　その一方、一時保留モータ６２が他方向に回転する場合には、各一時保留庫６０ａの一時保留スクリュー型搬送部材６１は、他方向に回転し、一時的に保留する硬貨を前方に向けて搬送し、返却庫６０ｂに払い出すものである。 On the other hand, when the temporary storage motor 62 rotates in the other direction, the temporary storage screw type transport member 61 of each temporary storage 60a rotates in the other direction and transports the coins to be temporarily stored forward. And paying out to the return box 60b.
　返却庫６０ｂは、上記一時保留庫６０ａの前方側の下方部に設けられている。この返却庫６０ｂは、返却スクリュー型搬送部材６３を備えている。返却スクリュー型搬送部材６３は、左右方向に沿って延在する円柱状の返却軸部６３ａの外周面に、径外方向に向けて突出する返却刃部６３ｂが螺旋状に設けられて構成されている。 The return warehouse 60b is provided in the lower part on the front side of the temporary storage 60a. The return box 60 b includes a return screw type conveying member 63. The return screw type conveying member 63 is configured such that a return blade portion 63b protruding in a radially outward direction is spirally provided on an outer peripheral surface of a columnar return shaft portion 63a extending along the left-right direction. Yes.
　この返却スクリュー型搬送部材６３は、返却モータ６４に連結部材６５を介して連結されており、該返却モータ６４が駆動することにより返却軸部６３ａの中心軸回りに回転するものである。そして、返却スクリュー型搬送部材６３は、返却軸部６３ａの中心軸回りに回転する場合に、一時保留庫６０ａから払い出された硬貨を左方に向けて搬送するものである。 The return screw type conveying member 63 is connected to a return motor 64 via a connecting member 65, and rotates around the central axis of the return shaft portion 63a when the return motor 64 is driven. And return screw type conveyance member 63 conveys the coin paid out from temporary storage 60a toward the left, when rotating around the central axis of return axis part 63a.
　このようにして左方に向けて搬送した硬貨は、図２０にも示すように、返却庫６０ｂの左方下部に設けられた返却ガイド６６に払い出される。返却ガイド６６は、返却庫６０ｂから払い出された硬貨を、上記搬送ユニット２０の下側ベース部材５１の後方側に形成された開口（図示せず）を通じて、変位する搬送部４０の一部、すなわち第１レール構成部３１ａ１に長尺突部４１ａ１が進入した保持部４１の収納凹部４１ａに案内するものである。 The coins thus conveyed toward the left are paid out to a return guide 66 provided at the lower left part of the return box 60b as shown in FIG. The return guide 66 is a part of the transport unit 40 that displaces coins paid out from the return box 60b through an opening (not shown) formed on the rear side of the lower base member 51 of the transport unit 20, That is, it guides to the accommodation recessed part 41a of the holding | maintenance part 41 which the elongate protrusion 41a1 approached into the 1st rail structure part 31a1.
　図２１は、図１１及び図１２に示した収納部７０及び出金保留部９０を示す斜視図である。収納部７０は、複数（図示の例では６つ）の硬貨収納庫７０ａが左右に並ぶよう設けられて構成されている。すなわち、収納部７０は、例えば１円硬貨、５０円硬貨、５円硬貨、１００円硬貨、１０円硬貨及び５００円硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫７０ａが右方から左方に並ぶよう設けられて構成されている。 FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing the storage unit 70 and the withdrawal holding unit 90 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. The storage unit 70 is configured such that a plurality (six in the illustrated example) of coin storages 70a are arranged side by side. That is, the storage unit 70 is provided such that, for example, coin storages 70a for storing 1-yen coins, 50-yen coins, 5-yen coins, 100-yen coins, 10-yen coins, and 500-yen coins are arranged from right to left. It is configured.
　ここで、１円硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫７０ａは、１円硬貨を一時保留する一時保留庫６０ａの下方部に設けられている。この１円硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫７０ａは、１円硬貨を一時保留する一時保留庫６０ａから後方に向けて払い出された１円硬貨を収納するものである。５０円硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫７０ａは、５０円硬貨を一時保留する一時保留庫６０ａの下方部に設けられている。この５０円硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫７０ａは、５０円硬貨を一時保留する一時保留庫６０ａから後方に向けて払い出された５０円硬貨を収納するものである。５円硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫７０ａは、５円硬貨を一時保留する一時保留庫６０ａの下方部に設けられている。この５円硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫７０ａは、５円硬貨を一時保留する一時保留庫６０ａから後方に向けて払い出された５円硬貨を収納するものである。１００円硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫７０ａは、１００円硬貨を一時保留する一時保留庫６０ａの下方部に設けられている。この１００円硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫７０ａは、１００円硬貨を一時保留する一時保留庫６０ａから後方に向けて払い出された１００円硬貨を収納するものである。１０円硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫７０ａは、１０円硬貨を一時保留する一時保留庫６０ａの下方部に設けられている。この１０円硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫７０ａは、１０円硬貨を一時保留する一時保留庫６０ａから後方に向けて払い出された１０円硬貨を収納するものである。５００円硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫７０ａは、５００円硬貨を一時保留する一時保留庫６０ａの下方部に設けられている。この５００円硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫７０ａは、５００円硬貨を一時保留する一時保留庫６０ａから後方に向けて払い出された５００円硬貨を収納するものである。 Here, the coin storage 70a for storing 1-yen coins is provided below the temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 1-yen coins. The coin storage 70a for storing 1-yen coins is for storing 1-yen coins paid out backward from the temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 1-yen coins. A coin storage 70a for storing 50 yen coins is provided in a lower portion of a temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 50 yen coins. The coin storage 70a for storing 50 yen coins is for storing 50 yen coins paid out backward from the temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 50 yen coins. A coin storage 70a for storing 5-yen coins is provided in a lower part of a temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 5-yen coins. The coin storage 70a that stores the 5-yen coins stores 5-yen coins that are paid out backward from the temporary storage 60a that temporarily holds the 5-yen coins. A coin storage 70a for storing 100 yen coins is provided in a lower portion of a temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 100 yen coins. The coin storage 70a for storing 100 yen coins is for storing 100 yen coins paid out backward from the temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 100 yen coins. A coin storage 70a for storing 10-yen coins is provided below the temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 10-yen coins. The coin storage 70a for storing 10-yen coins is for storing 10-yen coins paid out backward from the temporary storage 60a for temporarily holding 10-yen coins. A coin storage 70a for storing 500 yen coins is provided below the temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing 500 yen coins. The coin storage 70a for storing the 500 yen coins is for storing the 500 yen coins paid out backward from the temporary storage 60a for temporarily storing the 500 yen coins.
　上記収納部７０を構成する硬貨収納庫７０ａは、それぞれ左右方向の長さが異なるだけで構成は同一である。従って、以下においては、最も右側に位置する１円硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫７０ａについて説明し、その他の硬貨収納庫７０ａの説明を割愛する。 The coin storage 70a constituting the storage unit 70 has the same configuration except that the length in the left-right direction is different. Therefore, in the following, the coin storage 70a that stores the one-yen coin located on the rightmost side will be described, and description of the other coin storage 70a will be omitted.
　図２２は、図２１に示した最も右側に位置する硬貨収納庫７０ａの要部を示す平面図であり、図２３は、図２１に示した最も右側に位置する硬貨収納庫７０ａの主要構成要素を模式的に示す説明図である。 22 is a plan view showing the main part of the rightmost coin storage 70a shown in FIG. 21, and FIG. 23 is a main component of the rightmost coin storage 70a shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows this typically.
　これら図２２及び図２３にも示すように、硬貨収納庫７０ａは、第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１及び第２収納スクリュー型搬送部材７２を備えている。 22 and FIG. 23, the coin storage 70a includes a first storage screw type transport member 71 and a second storage screw type transport member 72.
　第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１は、前後方向に沿って延在する円柱状の第１収納軸部７１ａの外周面に、径外方向に向けて突出する第１収納刃部７１ｂが螺旋状に設けられて構成されている。 The first storage screw type conveying member 71 has a first storage blade portion 71b that protrudes radially outward on the outer peripheral surface of a columnar first storage shaft portion 71a extending along the front-rear direction. It is provided and configured.
　この第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１は、図２３に示すように、前方に向かうに連れて漸次上方に傾斜する態様で収納ガイド７３に設けられている。かかる第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１は、後端部が収納ガイド７３の後部７３ａに形成された図示せぬ切欠を貫通して、収納スプリング７４を介して収納モータ７５に連結されている。ここで収納スプリング７４は、第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１を前方に向けて付勢する付勢手段である。 As shown in FIG. 23, the first storage screw type conveying member 71 is provided in the storage guide 73 in such a manner that it gradually inclines upward as it goes forward. The first storage screw type transport member 71 has a rear end portion that passes through a notch (not shown) formed in the rear portion 73 a of the storage guide 73 and is connected to the storage motor 75 via a storage spring 74. Here, the storage spring 74 is an urging means for urging the first storage screw type conveying member 71 forward.
　上記第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１は、収納モータ７５が駆動することにより、第１収納軸部７１ａの中心軸回りに回転するものである。つまり、第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１は、第１収納軸部７１ａの中心軸回りに一方向（例えば、後方側から見て時計回りの方向）、あるいは他方向（例えば、後方側から見て反時計回りの方向）に回転するものである。 The first storage screw type conveying member 71 rotates around the central axis of the first storage shaft portion 71a when the storage motor 75 is driven. In other words, the first storage screw type transport member 71 has one direction around the central axis of the first storage shaft portion 71a (for example, a clockwise direction when viewed from the rear side) or the other direction (for example, when viewed from the rear side). (Counterclockwise direction).
　そして、第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１は、第１収納軸部７１ａの中心軸回りに一方向に回転する場合に、後方から前方に向けて硬貨を堆積した状態で搬送するもので、前方側が搬送方向の下流側となる。一方、第１収納軸部７１ａの中心軸回りに他方向に回転する場合には、前方から後方に向けて硬貨を移動させるものである。 And when the 1st accommodation screw type conveyance member 71 rotates in one direction around the central axis of the 1st accommodation axis part 71a, it conveys in the state where the coin was accumulated from back to the front. Downstream in the transport direction. On the other hand, when rotating in the other direction around the central axis of the first storage shaft portion 71a, the coin is moved from the front toward the rear.
　上記収納ガイド７３は、前後方向に沿って延在するもので上部及び下部が開放したケース状のものである。この収納ガイド７３の後部７３ａは、前面中央部が凹となる態様で湾曲している。かかる収納ガイド７３は、収納リバースローラ７６を支持するとともに、第１収納搬送部７７、第２収納搬送部７８及び収納ガイド部７９が形成されている。 The storage guide 73 extends along the front-rear direction and has a case shape with the top and bottom open. The rear portion 73a of the storage guide 73 is curved in such a manner that the front center portion is concave. The storage guide 73 supports the storage reverse roller 76, and a first storage / conveyance section 77, a second storage / conveyance section 78, and a storage guide section 79 are formed.
　収納リバースローラ７６は、各硬貨収納庫７０ａを跨る態様で左右方向に沿って延在されており、収納ガイド７３の左右一対の両側部７３ｂに形成された凹部７３ｂ１に進入して該収納ガイド７３に支持されている。ここで収納ガイド７３の両側部７３ｂに形成された凹部７３ｂ１は、第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１の前端部の上方域に形成されているので、収納リバースローラ７６は、第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１の前方側（搬送方向の下流側）の上部において第１収納軸部７１ａに直交する左右方向に沿って延在して支持されている。この収納リバースローラ７６は、図示せぬモータに連結部材８０を介して連結されており、該モータが駆動することにより、自身の軸心回りに回転するものである。 The storage reverse roller 76 extends in the left-right direction in such a manner as to straddle each coin storage 70 a, and enters the recess 73 b 1 formed on the pair of left and right side portions 73 b of the storage guide 73. It is supported by. Here, the recesses 73b1 formed in the both side portions 73b of the storage guide 73 are formed in the upper region of the front end portion of the first storage screw type transport member 71, so the storage reverse roller 76 is provided with the first storage screw type transport. At the upper part of the front side of the member 71 (downstream side in the transport direction), it is extended and supported along the left-right direction orthogonal to the first storage shaft portion 71a. The storage reverse roller 76 is connected to a motor (not shown) via a connecting member 80, and rotates around its own axis when the motor is driven.
　このような収納リバースローラ７６は、自身の軸心回りに回転することで、第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１に搬送される硬貨に当接して、該第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１の第１収納刃部７１ｂにより構成されるピッチ間に硬貨を１枚ずつ収納させるものである。ここで、第１収納刃部７１ｂにより構成されるピッチ間であるが、本実施の形態２では、第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１を上部から見た場合に、互いに隣り合う第１収納刃部７１ｂの間をいい、対象硬貨が複数入らない大きさとされている。 Such a storage reverse roller 76 rotates around its own axis so as to come into contact with a coin transported to the first storage screw-type transport member 71, and the first storage screw-type transport member 71 has a first one. Coins are stored one by one between the pitches constituted by the storage blade portions 71b. Here, although it is between pitch comprised by the 1st storage blade part 71b, in this Embodiment 2, when the 1st storage screw type conveyance member 71 is seen from the upper part, the 1st storage blade part adjacent to each other Between 71b, it is set as the magnitude | size which does not contain multiple object coins.
　第１収納搬送部７７は、収納ガイド７３の両側部７３ｂにおける収納リバースローラ７６の下方部に左右一対となる態様で形成されている。これら第１収納搬送部７７は、第１収納軸部７１ａの延在方向に沿って延在されており、より詳細には、前方に向かうに連れて漸次上方に傾斜する態様で延在している。 The first storage / conveyance unit 77 is formed in a pair of left and right portions below the storage reverse roller 76 on both side portions 73b of the storage guide 73. These first storage and conveyance portions 77 extend along the extending direction of the first storage shaft portion 71a, and more specifically, extend in such a manner that they gradually incline upward as they move forward. Yes.
　第２収納搬送部７８は、収納ガイド７３の両側部７３ｂにおける第１収納搬送部７７の後方側であって第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１に対向する個所に、左右一対となる態様で形成されている。これら第２収納搬送部７８は、下方に向かうに連れて第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１に漸次近接する態様で延在する傾斜面を有している。 The second storage / conveying unit 78 is formed in a pair of left and right forms at a position on the opposite side of the first storage / conveying unit 77 on both sides 73 b of the storage guide 73 and facing the first storage screw-type transporting member 71. ing. These second storage and conveyance sections 78 have inclined surfaces that extend in a manner that gradually approaches the first storage screw-type conveyance member 71 as it goes downward.
　収納ガイド部７９は、第１収納搬送部７７の前方側において、収納ガイド７３の両側部７３ｂを互いに連結する平板状部である。この収納ガイド部７９は、上記第１収納搬送部７７と同様に、上面が前方に向かうに連れて漸次上方に傾斜する態様で構成されている。 The storage guide portion 79 is a flat plate portion that connects both side portions 73b of the storage guide 73 to each other on the front side of the first storage conveyance portion 77. Similar to the first storage / conveyance section 77, the storage guide section 79 is configured such that the upper surface gradually inclines upward as it goes forward.
　第２収納スクリュー型搬送部材７２は、前後方向に沿って延在する円柱状の第２収納軸部７２ａの外周面に、径外方向に向けて突出する第２収納刃部７２ｂが螺旋状に設けられて構成されている。 The second storage screw type transport member 72 has a second storage blade portion 72b that protrudes radially outward on the outer peripheral surface of a cylindrical second storage shaft portion 72a extending along the front-rear direction. It is provided and configured.
　この第２収納スクリュー型搬送部材７２は、収納ガイド部７９の上方側において、前方に向かうに連れて漸次上方に傾斜する態様で設けられている。かかる第２収納スクリュー型搬送部材７２は、第２収納刃部７２ｂの後端部の端面に形成されたギア７２ｂ１の一部が、第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１の前端に取り付けられた連係部材８１に噛合している。ここで連係部材８１について先に説明する。 The second storage screw type conveying member 72 is provided on the upper side of the storage guide portion 79 in such a manner that it gradually tilts upward as it goes forward. The second storage screw type transport member 72 is a linkage member in which a part of the gear 72b1 formed on the end surface of the rear end portion of the second storage blade portion 72b is attached to the front end of the first storage screw type transport member 71. 81. Here, the linkage member 81 will be described first.
　連係部材８１は、第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１を構成する第１収納軸部７１ａの前端部に取り付けられており、円柱状の連係軸部８１ａの外周面に径外方向に向けて突出する連係刃部８１ｂが螺旋状に設けられて構成されている。この連係刃部８１ｂは、端面にギア８１ｂ１が形成されているとともに、後端部は第１収納刃部７１ｂの前端部に連続している。この連係部材８１の連係刃部８１ｂのギア８１ｂ１の一部が、第２収納刃部７２ｂの後端部のギア７２ｂ１の一部と噛合している。このような連係部材８１は、第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１が第１収納軸部７１ａの中心軸回りに一方向に回転する場合に、該第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１と一体的に回転することで、その回転力を第２収納スクリュー型搬送部材７２に伝達して該第２収納スクリュー型搬送部材７２を第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１と同一方向に回転させるものである。 The linkage member 81 is attached to the front end portion of the first storage shaft portion 71a that constitutes the first storage screw type conveyance member 71, and protrudes radially outward from the outer peripheral surface of the columnar linkage shaft portion 81a. The linkage blade portion 81b is provided in a spiral shape. The linkage blade portion 81b has a gear 81b1 formed on the end surface, and the rear end portion is continuous with the front end portion of the first storage blade portion 71b. A part of the gear 81b1 of the linkage blade part 81b of the linkage member 81 meshes with a part of the gear 72b1 at the rear end part of the second storage blade part 72b. Such a linking member 81 rotates integrally with the first storage screw type transport member 71 when the first storage screw type transport member 71 rotates in one direction around the central axis of the first storage shaft portion 71a. As a result, the rotational force is transmitted to the second storage screw type transport member 72 to rotate the second storage screw type transport member 72 in the same direction as the first storage screw type transport member 71.
　その一方、連係部材８１は、第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１が第１収納軸部７１ａの中心軸回りに他方向に回転する場合には、回転を行わないで、その回転力が第２収納スクリュー型搬送部材７２に伝達することを規制するものである。つまり、連係部材８１は、第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１と第２収納スクリュー型搬送部材７２との間でワンウェイクラッチとしての機能を有している。 On the other hand, the linkage member 81 does not rotate when the first storage screw type transport member 71 rotates in the other direction around the central axis of the first storage shaft portion 71a, and the rotational force is not stored in the second storage shaft. Transmission to the screw type conveying member 72 is restricted. That is, the linkage member 81 has a function as a one-way clutch between the first storage screw type transport member 71 and the second storage screw type transport member 72.
　このような構成を有する硬貨収納庫７０ａにおいては、上記第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１が、第１収納軸部７１ａの中心軸回りに一方向に回転する場合に、後方から前方に向けて硬貨を堆積した状態で搬送する。 In the coin storage 70a having such a configuration, when the first storage screw type transport member 71 rotates in one direction around the central axis of the first storage shaft portion 71a, Is transported in a deposited state.
　そして、上記第２収納スクリュー型搬送部材７２が第２収納軸部７２ａの中心軸回りに回転することで、第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１及び連係部材８１を介して搬送された硬貨を、収納ガイド部７９の上面において、第２収納スクリュー型搬送部材７２の第２収納刃部７２ｂにより構成されるピッチ間に１枚ずつ収納させている。ここで、第２収納刃部７２ｂにより構成されるピッチ間であるが、本実施の形態２では、第２収納スクリュー型搬送部材７２を下方から見た場合に、互いに隣り合う第２収納刃部７２ｂの間をいい、対象硬貨が複数入らない大きさとされている。 The second storage screw type transport member 72 rotates around the central axis of the second storage shaft portion 72a to store the coins transported via the first storage screw type transport member 71 and the linkage member 81. On the upper surface of the guide portion 79, the second storage screw type conveying member 72 is stored one by one between the pitches constituted by the second storage blade portions 72 b. Here, although it is between pitches constituted by the second storage blade portion 72b, in the second embodiment, when the second storage screw type transport member 72 is viewed from below, the second storage blade portions adjacent to each other. Between 72b, it is set as the magnitude | size which does not contain two or more object coins.
　上記硬貨収納庫７０ａにおいては、第２収納刃部７２ｂにより構成される最前のピッチ間に硬貨が収納された状態で、第２収納スクリュー型搬送部材７２が第２収納軸部７２ａの中心軸回りに一方向に１回転することで、最前のピッチ間に収納された硬貨を前方に向けて出金保留部９０に払い出すものである。 In the coin storage 70a, the second storage screw type transport member 72 is rotated around the central axis of the second storage shaft portion 72a in a state where coins are stored in the foremost pitch constituted by the second storage blade portion 72b. By rotating once in one direction, the coins stored between the foremost pitches are paid out to the withdrawal holding unit 90 facing forward.
　図２４は、図１１、図１２及び図２１に示した出金保留部９０を示す斜視図である。出金保留部９０は、上記収納部７０の前方側の下方部に設けられている。この出金保留部９０は、出金保留スクリュー型搬送部材９１を備えている。出金保留スクリュー型搬送部材９１は、ケースとなる出金保留ガイド９０ａに設けられており、左右方向に沿って延在する円柱状の出金保留軸部９１ａの外周面に、径外方向に向けて突出する出金保留刃部９１ｂが螺旋状に設けられて構成されている。 FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing the withdrawal holding unit 90 shown in FIGS. 11, 12 and 21. FIG. The withdrawal holding unit 90 is provided in a lower part on the front side of the storage unit 70. The withdrawal holding unit 90 includes a withdrawal holding screw type conveying member 91. The withdrawal holding screw type conveying member 91 is provided in a withdrawal holding guide 90a serving as a case, and is arranged radially outward on the outer peripheral surface of a columnar withdrawal holding shaft portion 91a extending in the left-right direction. A withdrawal holding blade portion 91b that protrudes in a spiral manner is provided.
　この出金保留スクリュー型搬送部材９１は、出金保留モータ９２に連結部材９３を介して連結されている。ここで出金保留モータ９２は、正逆回転可能な駆動源である。よって、出金保留モータ９２が一方向に回転する場合には、出金保留スクリュー型搬送部材９１は、一方向に回転し、硬貨を左方に向けて搬送し、出金保留ガイド９０ａに設けられた第１払出口９０ａ１より、上記投入部１００に払い出すものである。 The withdrawal holding screw type conveying member 91 is connected to a withdrawal holding motor 92 via a connecting member 93. Here, the withdrawal holding motor 92 is a drive source capable of forward and reverse rotation. Therefore, when the withdrawal holding motor 92 rotates in one direction, the withdrawal holding screw type conveying member 91 rotates in one direction, conveys the coins to the left, and is provided in the withdrawal holding guide 90a. The first payout outlet 90a1 is used to pay out to the input unit 100.
　その一方、出金保留モータ９２が他方向に回転する場合には、出金保留スクリュー型搬送部材９１は、他方向に回転し、硬貨を右方に向けて搬送し、出金保留ガイド９０ａに設けられた第２払出口９０ａ２より出金トレイ２ｃに払い出すものである。 On the other hand, when the withdrawal holding motor 92 rotates in the other direction, the withdrawal holding screw type conveying member 91 rotates in the other direction and conveys the coins to the right, and the withdrawal holding guide 90a It pays out to the withdrawal tray 2c from the provided second delivery outlet 90a2.
　以上のような構成を有する本実施の形態２である硬貨処理装置２の動作について説明する。まず、入金口２ｂを通じて硬貨が入金された場合の動作について説明する。 The operation of the coin processing device 2 according to the second embodiment having the above configuration will be described. First, an operation when a coin is deposited through the deposit port 2b will be described.
　この場合、硬貨処理装置２は、入金された硬貨を投入部１００に貯留させる。このように投入部１００に硬貨を貯留させた後、硬貨処理装置２は、制御手段を通じて投入モータ１０３及び搬送モータ４４を駆動させる。投入モータ１０３及び搬送モータ４４が駆動することにより各投入リバースローラ１０１が軸心回りに回転するとともに、搬送部４０が搬送経路３０ａに沿って変位する。 In this case, the coin processing apparatus 2 stores the received coins in the input unit 100. After storing coins in the input unit 100 in this way, the coin processing device 2 drives the input motor 103 and the transport motor 44 through the control means. When the input motor 103 and the conveyance motor 44 are driven, each input reverse roller 101 rotates about its axis and the conveyance unit 40 is displaced along the conveyance path 30a.
　投入リバースローラ１０１が回転することで、投入部１００に貯留する硬貨に当接して、変位する搬送部４０の一部、すなわち第３レール構成部３１ａ３に長尺突部４１ａ１が進入した保持部４１の収納凹部４１ａに硬貨を１枚ずつ収納させる。また、搬送部４０が変位することで収納凹部４１ａに収納させた硬貨を搬送経路３０ａに沿って上方に向けて搬送する。 By rotating the reverse loading roller 101, the holding portion 41 in which the long protrusion 41a1 enters the part of the transporting portion 40 that is displaced in contact with the coin stored in the loading portion 100, that is, the third rail constituting portion 31a3. Coins are stored one by one in the storage recess 41a. Moreover, the coin accommodated in the accommodation recessed part 41a is conveyed upward along the conveyance path | route 30a because the conveyance part 40 displaces.
　搬送ユニット２０を構成する搬送ベース５０（上側ベース部材５２）には離脱傾斜部５３が形成されているので、搬送ユニット２０は、搬送部４０により上方に搬送された硬貨を離脱傾斜部５３に接触させて保持部４１の外部に位置させ、該硬貨を上側ベース部材５２における水平ベース部５２ｃの縁部に摺接しながら押圧用突部４１ｄで押圧して搬送する。 Since the separation base 53 is formed in the transportation base 50 (upper base member 52) constituting the transportation unit 20, the transportation unit 20 contacts the separation slope 53 with the coins conveyed upward by the transportation unit 40. Then, the coin is positioned outside the holding portion 41, and the coin is conveyed by being pressed by the pressing protrusion 41d while being in sliding contact with the edge of the horizontal base portion 52c of the upper base member 52.
　このように搬送ユニット２０が押圧用突部４１ｄで押圧して硬貨を搬送することにより、該硬貨を鑑別部５４の鑑別領域に通過させて該鑑別部５４により該硬貨の真偽及び金種が鑑別される。つまり、搬送ユニット２０は、硬貨の搬送途中に鑑別部５４により硬貨の真偽及び金種が鑑別されることを許容している。 In this way, when the transport unit 20 is pressed by the pressing protrusion 41d and transports the coin, the coin is passed through the discrimination area of the discrimination portion 54, and the discrimination portion 54 determines the authenticity and denomination of the coin. Discriminated. That is, the transport unit 20 allows the authenticity and denomination of the coins to be discriminated by the discrimination unit 54 during the coin transport.
　この鑑別部５４の鑑別の結果、通過する硬貨が真貨と鑑別された場合には、硬貨処理装置２は、制御手段を通じてリジェクト駆動部を駆動させない。そのため、リジェクトゲート５５ｂは、リジェクト開口５５ａに進出移動した状態となっている。これにより、硬貨処理装置２は、搬送部４０を通じて、鑑別領域を通過した硬貨を保持部４１の押圧用突部４１ｄで押圧しながらリジェクト開口５５ａを後方に向けて通過させる。 As a result of the discrimination by the discrimination unit 54, when the passing coin is discriminated as a true coin, the coin processing device 2 does not drive the reject driving unit through the control means. Therefore, the reject gate 55b is in a state of moving forward into the reject opening 55a. As a result, the coin processing device 2 passes the reject opening 55a rearward while pressing the coin that has passed through the discrimination region with the pressing protrusion 41d of the holding unit 41 through the transport unit 40.
　そして、硬貨処理装置２は、そのようにしてリジェクト開口５５ａを通過させた硬貨を振分部５６に搬送し、振分通過口５６ａにおいて当該硬貨の金種に対応した硬貨用開口４６ａ１等を通過させて振り分ける。このように振り分けることにより、振分通過口５６ａを通過した硬貨を一時保留部６０における当該硬貨の金種に対応した一時保留庫６０ａに一時的に保留させる。このように一時保留部６０に硬貨を一時保留させた硬貨処理装置２は、上位機器等より取引確定等の指令が与えられるまで待機状態となる。この待機状態においては、投入モータ１０３及び搬送モータ４４を駆動停止にさせる。 Then, the coin processing device 2 transports the coin thus passed through the reject opening 55a to the sorting unit 56, and passes through the coin opening 46a1 corresponding to the denomination of the coin at the sorting passage port 56a. Let them sort out. By allocating in this way, the coin that has passed through the distribution passage port 56a is temporarily held in the temporary storage 60a corresponding to the denomination of the coin in the temporary storage unit 60. In this way, the coin processing device 2 that temporarily holds the coins in the temporary holding unit 60 is in a standby state until a command such as transaction confirmation is given from the host device or the like. In this standby state, the driving motor 103 and the transport motor 44 are stopped.
　ところで、上記鑑別部５４により、上記硬貨の金種が鑑別されてその材質が１００円硬貨と同じ材質である場合には、硬貨処理装置２は、振分部５６において、振分ゲート５６ｂを、ゲート駆動部の駆動により５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３に進出移動させる。そのため、当該硬貨が１００円硬貨である場合に、該１００円硬貨と外径の大きさが極めて僅かな差である５円硬貨に対応した５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３を通過してしまうことがない。 By the way, when the denomination of the coin is discriminated by the discrimination unit 54 and the material thereof is the same material as the 100-yen coin, the coin processing device 2 uses the sorting gate 56b in the sorting unit 56. The gate drive unit is driven to advance into the 5-yen coin opening 56a3. Therefore, when the coin is a 100-yen coin, it does not pass through the 5-yen coin opening 56a3 corresponding to the 5-yen coin having a very small difference in outer diameter from the 100-yen coin. .
　一方、上記鑑別部５４により、上記硬貨の金種が鑑別されてその材質が１００円硬貨と異なる材質である場合には、硬貨処理装置２は、上記振分部５６において、振分ゲート５６ｂをゲート駆動部の駆動により５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３から退行移動させる。そのため、当該硬貨が５円硬貨である場合に、５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３を通過させることができる。 On the other hand, when the coin type is identified by the discriminating unit 54 and the material is different from the 100-yen coin, the coin processing device 2 uses the sorting gate 56b in the sorting unit 56. The gate drive unit is driven to retreat from the 5-yen coin opening 56a3. Therefore, when the coin is a 5-yen coin, the 5-yen coin opening 56a3 can be passed.
　上記鑑別部５４による鑑別の結果、通過する硬貨が偽貨と鑑別された場合には、硬貨処理装置２は、制御手段を通じてリジェクト駆動部を駆動させる。これにより、リジェクトゲート５５ｂは、リジェクト開口５５ａから退行移動する。これにより、リジェクト開口５５ａに鑑別部５４の鑑別領域を通過した硬貨を通過させ、該硬貨をリジェクトガイド５５ｃを介して出金トレイ２ｃに払い出し、出金口２ｄを通じて取出可能にさせる。 As a result of the discrimination by the discrimination unit 54, when the passing coin is discriminated from a fake coin, the coin processing device 2 drives the reject driving unit through the control means. As a result, the reject gate 55b moves backward from the reject opening 55a. As a result, the coins that have passed through the discrimination area of the discrimination unit 54 are passed through the reject opening 55a, and the coins are paid out to the withdrawal tray 2c via the reject guide 55c and can be taken out through the withdrawal port 2d.
　上述したように一時保留部６０の所定の一時保留庫６０ａに硬貨を一時保留させた後に、上位機器より取引確定の指令が与えられた場合、硬貨処理装置２は、制御手段を通じて一時保留モータ６２を一方向に回転駆動させる。これにより各一時保留スクリュー型搬送部材６１は一方向に回転し、所定の一時保留庫６０ａに一時保留された硬貨を後方に向けて搬送して、対応する金種の硬貨収納庫７０ａ（収納部７０）に払い出し、該硬貨収納庫７０ａに収納させる。これにより入金口２ｂより入金された硬貨の入金動作が終了する。その後に、各モータ５２等の駆動を停止させる。 As described above, after a coin is temporarily stored in the predetermined temporary storage 60a of the temporary storage unit 60 and then a command for transaction confirmation is given from the host device, the coin processing device 2 uses the temporary storage motor 62 through the control means. Is rotated in one direction. As a result, each temporary holding screw type conveying member 61 rotates in one direction, conveys coins temporarily held in a predetermined temporary holding box 60a toward the rear, and a corresponding coin storage box 70a (storage section). 70) and stored in the coin storage 70a. Thereby, the deposit operation of the coins deposited from the deposit port 2b is completed. Thereafter, the driving of each motor 52 and the like is stopped.
　この収納部７０においては、上述したように、収納モータ７５を一方向に回転駆動させて第１収納スクリュー型搬送部材７１及び第２収納スクリュー型搬送部材７２を一方向に回転させるとともに、収納リバースローラ７６を回転させることで、第２収納スクリュー型搬送部材７２の第２収納刃部７２ｂにより構成されるピッチ間に硬貨を１枚ずつ収納させておく。 In the storage unit 70, as described above, the storage motor 75 is rotationally driven in one direction to rotate the first storage screw type transport member 71 and the second storage screw type transport member 72 in one direction, and the storage reverse By rotating the roller 76, coins are stored one by one between the pitches formed by the second storage blade portions 72 b of the second storage screw type conveying member 72.
　ところで、一時保留部６０の所定の一時保留庫６０ａに硬貨を一時保留させた後に、上位機器より取引が確定せずに返金指令が与えられた場合、硬貨処理装置２は、制御手段を通じて一時保留モータ６２を他方向に回転駆動させるとともに返却モータ６４を駆動させる。また硬貨処理装置２は、制御手段を通じて搬送モータ４４を駆動させるとともに、リジェクト駆動部を駆動させる。 By the way, when a coin is temporarily stored in a predetermined temporary storage 60a of the temporary storage unit 60 and a refund instruction is given without confirming the transaction from the host device, the coin processing device 2 temporarily stores the coin through the control means. The motor 62 is rotated in the other direction and the return motor 64 is driven. In addition, the coin processing device 2 drives the transport motor 44 through the control means and drives the reject driving unit.
　一時保留モータ６２を他方向に回転駆動させることにより、硬貨処理装置２は、各一時保留スクリュー型搬送部材６１が他方向に回転し、所定の一時保留庫６０ａに一時保留された硬貨を前方に向けて搬送して、返却庫６０ｂに払い出す。 By rotating the temporary storage motor 62 in the other direction, the coin processing device 2 causes each temporary storage screw type conveying member 61 to rotate in the other direction, and forwards the coin temporarily stored in the predetermined temporary storage 60a to the front. It is conveyed toward and returned to the return box 60b.
　硬貨が払い出された返却庫６０ｂでは、返却モータ６４の駆動により返却スクリュー型搬送部材６３が返却軸部６３ａの中心軸回りに回転し、一時保留庫６０ａから払い出された硬貨を左方に向けて搬送し、返却ガイド６６に払い出す。このようにして返却ガイド６６に払い出された硬貨は、搬送モータ４４の駆動により変位する搬送部４０を構成する保持部４１の収納凹部４１ａに収納される。これにより、当該硬貨を搬送経路３０ａに沿って搬送する。 In the return box 60b from which coins have been paid out, the return screw type conveying member 63 rotates around the central axis of the return shaft 63a by driving the return motor 64, and the coins paid out from the temporary storage box 60a are moved to the left. It is conveyed to the return guide 66. The coins paid out to the return guide 66 in this manner are stored in the storage recess 41 a of the holding unit 41 that constitutes the transfer unit 40 that is displaced by driving the transfer motor 44. Thereby, the said coin is conveyed along the conveyance path | route 30a.
　そして、上述したように、搬送部４０に搬送される硬貨は離脱傾斜部５３にて保持部４１に外部に離脱し、保持部４１の押圧用突部４１ｄに押圧された搬送される。そして、鑑別部５４の鑑別領域を通過した後に、リジェクト駆動部の駆動によりリジェクトゲート５５ｂが退行移動したリジェクト開口５５ａを硬貨が通過し、リジェクトガイド５５ｃを通じて出金トレイ２ｃに至る。 Then, as described above, the coins transported to the transport unit 40 are detached to the holding unit 41 at the separation inclined portion 53 and are conveyed by being pressed by the pressing protrusion 41 d of the holding unit 41. Then, after passing through the discrimination area of the discrimination unit 54, the coin passes through the reject opening 55a in which the reject gate 55b is moved backward by the drive of the reject drive unit, and reaches the dispensing tray 2c through the reject guide 55c.
　つまり、返却指令が与えられた硬貨処理装置２は、一時保留庫６０ａから返却庫６０ｂに硬貨を払い出し、返却庫６０ｂから搬送ユニット２０に硬貨を払い出す。そして、搬送ユニット２０により硬貨を搬送経路３０ａに沿って上方に搬送し、リジェクトゲート５５ｂを退行移動させたリジェクト開口５５ａを通じて硬貨を出金トレイ２ｃに払い出して返金する。その後に、各モータ３４等の駆動を停止させる。 That is, the coin processing device 2 to which the return instruction is given pays out coins from the temporary storage 60a to the return box 60b, and pays out coins from the return box 60b to the transport unit 20. Then, the coins are transported upward along the transport path 30a by the transport unit 20, and the coins are paid out and returned to the withdrawal tray 2c through the reject opening 55a in which the reject gate 55b is moved backward. Thereafter, driving of each motor 34 and the like is stopped.
　次に、上位機器より出金指示が与えられて、収納部７０に収納する硬貨を出金する場合の動作について説明する。 Next, the operation when a withdrawal instruction is given from the host device and coins stored in the storage unit 70 are withdrawn will be described.
　この場合、硬貨処理装置２は、制御手段を通じて出金指示の対象となる金種の収納モータ７５を一方向に回転駆動させるとともに、出金保留モータ９２を他方向に回転駆動させる。所定の収納モータ７５を一方向に回転駆動させることにより、該当する硬貨収納庫７０ａにおいて、第２収納スクリュー型搬送部材７２の第２収納刃部７２ｂにより構成されるピッチ間に１枚ずつ収納される硬貨を、最前のものから順に出金指示に応じた所定枚数だけ、出金保留部９０に払い出す。出金保留部９０では、出金保留モータ９２が他方向に回転駆動することで出金保留スクリュー型搬送部材９１を他方向に回転させ、出金保留部９０に払い出された硬貨を右方に向けて搬送し、第２払出口９０ａ２を通じて出金トレイ２ｃに払い出すことで、出金動作を終了する。その後に各モータ６５等の駆動を停止させる。 In this case, the coin processing device 2 rotates the storage motor 75 of the denomination subject to the withdrawal instruction through the control means in one direction, and rotationally drives the withdrawal holding motor 92 in the other direction. By rotating and driving a predetermined storage motor 75 in one direction, the corresponding coin storage 70a is stored one by one between the pitches constituted by the second storage blades 72b of the second storage screw type conveying member 72. A predetermined number of coins corresponding to the withdrawal instruction are paid out to the withdrawal holding unit 90 in order from the previous one. In the withdrawal holding unit 90, the withdrawal holding motor 92 rotates in the other direction to rotate the withdrawal holding screw type conveying member 91 in the other direction, and the coins paid out to the withdrawal holding unit 90 are moved to the right. The dispensing operation is completed by transporting toward the dispensing center 2 and dispensing to the dispensing tray 2c through the second dispensing outlet 90a2. Thereafter, the driving of each motor 65 and the like is stopped.
　そして、収納部７０の各硬貨収納庫７０ａに収納する硬貨の枚数を確認する精査を行う場合の動作について説明する。ここでは収納部７０のいずれか１つの硬貨収納庫７０ａの硬貨の収納枚数の精査を行うものとする。 Then, an operation in the case of performing a scrutiny to confirm the number of coins stored in each coin storage 70a of the storage unit 70 will be described. Here, it is assumed that the number of coins stored in any one coin storage 70a of the storage unit 70 is examined.
　この場合、硬貨処理装置２は、制御手段を通じて所定の収納モータ７５及び出金保留モータ９２を一方向に回転駆動させつつ、投入モータ１０３、搬送モータ４４及び一時保留モータ６２を駆動させる。 In this case, the coin processing device 2 drives the input motor 103, the transport motor 44, and the temporary storage motor 62 while rotating the predetermined storage motor 75 and the withdrawal storage motor 92 in one direction through the control means.
　硬貨処理装置２は、所定の収納モータ７５を一方向に回転駆動させることにより、該当する硬貨収納庫７０ａに収納される硬貨を、最前のものから順に出金保留部９０に払い出す。出金保留部９０では、出金保留モータ９２が一方向に回転駆動することで出金保留スクリュー型搬送部材９１を一方向に回転させ、出金保留部９０に払い出された硬貨を左方に向けて搬送し、第１払出口９０ａ１を通じて投入部１００に払い出す。 The coin processing device 2 rotates a predetermined storage motor 75 in one direction to pay out the coins stored in the corresponding coin storage 70a to the withdrawal holding unit 90 in order from the front. In the withdrawal holding unit 90, the withdrawal holding motor 92 rotates in one direction to rotate the withdrawal holding screw type conveying member 91 in one direction, and the coins paid out to the withdrawal holding unit 90 are moved to the left. And pays out to the input unit 100 through the first payout outlet 90a1.
　投入モータ１０３及び搬送モータ４４を駆動させることにより、硬貨処理装置２は、投入部１００に払い出された硬貨を収納凹部４１ａに１枚ずつ収納させて搬送経路３０ａに沿って上方に向けて搬送する。そして、離脱傾斜部５３にて保持部４１の外部に位置させて搬送し、鑑別部５４にて真偽及び金種を鑑別し、振分部５６にて振り分ける。実際には、搬送される硬貨は特定の金種の硬貨であるので、振分部５６の振分通過口５６ａのうちいずれかの硬貨用開口を通過するだけである。 By driving the input motor 103 and the transfer motor 44, the coin processing device 2 stores the coins paid out to the input unit 100 one by one in the storage recess 41a and transfers the coins upward along the transfer path 30a. To do. Then, the separation inclined portion 53 is positioned outside the holding portion 41 and conveyed, the discrimination portion 54 discriminates the authenticity and denomination, and the sorting portion 56 distributes it. Actually, since the coin to be transported is a coin of a specific denomination, it only passes through one of the coin openings in the sorting passage port 56a of the sorting unit 56.
　このようにいずれかの硬貨用開口を通過させて硬貨を一時保留部６０の所定の一時保留庫６０ａに払い出し、その払い出し時に硬貨の枚数を所定のカウンタ（図示せず）で計測する。これにより、精査対象となる硬貨の枚数を確認することができる。 As described above, the coins are passed through one of the coin openings and paid out to the predetermined temporary storage 60a of the temporary storage unit 60, and the number of coins is measured by a predetermined counter (not shown) at the time of the payment. Thereby, the number of coins to be scrutinized can be confirmed.
　その後、所定の一時保留庫６０ａに払い出された硬貨は、後方に搬送されて元の硬貨収納庫７０ａに払い出され、精査動作を終了する。その後に各モータ３４等の駆動を停止する。 Thereafter, the coins paid out to the predetermined temporary storage 60a are transported rearward and paid out to the original coin storage 70a, and the scrutiny operation is completed. Thereafter, driving of each motor 34 and the like is stopped.
　以上説明したような本実施の形態２である硬貨処理装置２によれば、搬送ユニット２０が、入金口２ｂを通じて入金された硬貨を１枚ずつ所定の搬送経路３０ａに沿って上方に向けて搬送し、その搬送途中に鑑別部５４により硬貨の真偽及び金種が鑑別されることを許容し、かつ正貨として鑑別された硬貨を金種毎に振り分けるので、従来のように一対のローラに無端状に張設されたベルトを複数設けて硬貨の搬送を行うのに比して、装置全体の面積を低減させることができ、これにより装置全体の小型化を図ることができる。 According to the coin processing apparatus 2 according to the second embodiment as described above, the transport unit 20 transports coins deposited through the deposit port 2b one by one along a predetermined transport path 30a. In the middle of the transfer, the discriminator 54 allows the authenticity and denomination of the coins to be discriminated, and the coins discriminated as genuine coins are sorted by denomination. Compared with the case where a plurality of endlessly stretched belts are provided to transport coins, the entire area of the apparatus can be reduced, and thus the entire apparatus can be reduced in size.
　上記硬貨処理装置２によれば、搬送ユニット２０やスクリュー型搬送部材５１等により硬貨を搬送しているので、搬送される硬貨による汚れ等に起因する搬送力の低下や傾輪の発生という搬送不具合が生ずることを抑制でき、搬送力の低下や傾輪の発生等を抑制して硬貨の搬送を良好に行うことができる。 According to the coin processing device 2, since the coin is transported by the transport unit 20, the screw-type transport member 51, and the like, a transport failure such as a decrease in transport force due to dirt or the like caused by the transported coin or the occurrence of an inclined ring. Can be suppressed, and the conveyance of coins can be satisfactorily carried out by suppressing the decrease in conveying force, the generation of inclined wheels, and the like.
　上記硬貨処理装置２によれば、搬送ユニット２０を構成する搬送部４０が、硬貨を１枚ずつ保持可能な複数の保持部４１が無端状に連結されて構成され、搬送経路３０ａを構成するレール部に沿って変位するので、硬貨の搬送を安定して行うことができ、搬送時における硬貨の滞留や硬貨詰まりの発生を抑制することができる。 According to the coin processing device 2, the transport unit 40 constituting the transport unit 20 is configured by connecting a plurality of holding units 41 capable of holding coins one by one in an endless manner, and a rail configuring the transport path 30 a. Since it is displaced along the part, it is possible to stably carry coins and to suppress the accumulation of coins and the occurrence of coin clogging during the carrying.
　特に、搬送部４０が、鑑別部５４の鑑別領域を通過させる場合には、保持部４１の外部に硬貨を位置させた状態で該保持部４１に設けられた押圧用突部４１ｄにて該硬貨を押圧して搬送するので、鑑別部５４での鑑別を良好に行うことができる。 In particular, when the transport unit 40 passes the discrimination area of the discrimination unit 54, the coin is placed on the pressing protrusion 41 d provided on the holding unit 41 with the coin positioned outside the holding unit 41. Since the pressure is conveyed, the discrimination in the discrimination unit 54 can be performed satisfactorily.
　上記硬貨処理装置２によれば、搬送ユニット２０の振分部５６を構成する振分ゲート５６ｂが、１００円硬貨と同じ材質の硬貨が搬送部４０により搬送される場合には、５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３に進出移動するので、搬送される硬貨が１００円硬貨であるときに、該１００円硬貨と外径の大きさが極めて僅かな差である５円硬貨に対応した５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３を通過してしまうことを抑制できる。その一方、１００円硬貨と異なる材質の硬貨が搬送部４０により搬送される場合には、５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３から退行移動するので、搬送される硬貨が５円硬貨であるときに、５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３を通過させることができる。従って、硬貨の振り分け精度の向上を図ることができる。 According to the coin processing device 2 described above, when the sorting gate 56b constituting the sorting unit 56 of the transport unit 20 is transported by the transport unit 40, coins of the same material as the 100-yen coin are used. Since the advancing movement to the opening 56a3, when the coin to be conveyed is a 100-yen coin, the 5-yen coin opening 56a3 corresponding to the 5-yen coin having a very small difference in outer diameter from the 100-yen coin. Can be prevented from passing through. On the other hand, when coins of a material different from 100 yen coins are transported by the transport unit 40, the coins retreat from the 5-yen coin opening 56a3. Therefore, when the transported coins are 5 yen coins, 5 yen The coin opening 56a3 can be passed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the accuracy of coin distribution.
　上述した実施の形態２では、振分ゲート５６ｂが５円硬貨用開口５６ａ３に進退移動する態様で設けてあったが、本発明においては、これに限られず、他の硬貨用開口に設けられていてもよい。 In the second embodiment described above, the sorting gate 56b is provided in such a manner that it moves forward and backward to the 5-yen coin opening 56a3. However, in the present invention, it is not limited to this and is provided in another coin opening. May be.
　上述した実施の形態２では、振分部５６に硬貨を搬送する搬送部４０は、複数の保持部４１を無端状に連結して構成されるものであったが、本発明においては、搬送部は、円柱状の軸部の外周面に径外方向に突出する刃部が螺旋状に設けられたスクリュー型搬送部材を備え、該スクリュー型搬送部材が軸部の中心軸回りに回転することで搬送するものであってもよい。 In Embodiment 2 mentioned above, the conveyance part 40 which conveys a coin to the distribution part 56 was comprised by connecting the some holding | maintenance part 41 endlessly, but in this invention, a conveyance part Is provided with a screw-type conveying member in which a blade portion protruding radially outward is provided on the outer peripheral surface of a cylindrical shaft portion, and the screw-type conveying member rotates around the central axis of the shaft portion. It may be transported.
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　図２５は、本発明の実施の形態３である硬貨処理装置の内部構造を示す斜視図である。ここで例示する硬貨処理装置３は、例えば釣銭機として適用されるものであり、搬送ユニット１１０、一時保留部１７０、収納部１８０及び出金保留部１９０を備えて構成されている。尚、本発明においては、搬送ユニット１１０に特徴があるため、該搬送ユニット１１０について詳しく説明し、一時保留部１７０、収納部１８０及び出金保留部１９０については簡単に説明する。 <Embodiment 3>
FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the coin processing apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. The coin processing apparatus 3 illustrated here is applied as, for example, a change machine, and includes a transport unit 110, a temporary storage unit 170, a storage unit 180, and a withdrawal storage unit 190. In the present invention, since the transport unit 110 has a feature, the transport unit 110 will be described in detail, and the temporary storage unit 170, the storage unit 180, and the withdrawal storage unit 190 will be described briefly.
　図２６～図２８は、それぞれ図２５に示した搬送ユニット１１０を示すものであり、図２６は斜視図、図２７及び図２８は分解斜視図である。これら図２６～図２８に示すように、搬送ユニット１１０は、レール形成部１２０、搬送部１３０、搬送ベース１４０及び離脱機構１５０を備えて構成されている。 26 to 28 show the transport unit 110 shown in FIG. 25. FIG. 26 is a perspective view, and FIGS. 27 and 28 are exploded perspective views. As shown in FIGS. 26 to 28, the transport unit 110 includes a rail forming unit 120, a transport unit 130, a transport base 140, and a separation mechanism 150.
　レール形成部１２０は、第１レール形成部材１２１、第２レール形成部材１２２、第３レール形成部材１２３及び第４レール形成部材１２４を備えて構成されている。 The rail forming portion 120 includes a first rail forming member 121, a second rail forming member 122, a third rail forming member 123, and a fourth rail forming member 124.
　第１レール形成部材１２１は、搬送ユニット１１０の底面を構成する板状部材である。この第１レール形成部材１２１の上面には、第１レール部１２１ａが形成されている。第１レール部１２１ａは、上方に向けて突出する一対の長尺部材１２１ｂにより構成されている。つまり、第１レール部１２１ａは、一対の長尺部材１２１ｂの互いの間に構成されている。 The first rail forming member 121 is a plate-like member that constitutes the bottom surface of the transport unit 110. A first rail portion 121 a is formed on the upper surface of the first rail forming member 121. The 1st rail part 121a is comprised by a pair of elongate member 121b which protrudes toward upper direction. That is, the first rail portion 121a is configured between the pair of long members 121b.
　この第１レール部１２１ａは、左方に向けて延在する第１レール構成部１２１ａ１と、その延在端部より前方に向けて円弧状に延在する第２レール構成部１２１ａ２と、その延在端部より左方に向けて延在する第３レール構成部１２１ａ３とが連続して構成されている。 The first rail portion 121a includes a first rail constituting portion 121a1 extending toward the left, a second rail constituting portion 121a2 extending in an arc shape from the extending end portion toward the front, and an extension thereof. The third rail constituting portion 121a3 extending toward the left from the existing end portion is continuously formed.
　第２レール形成部材１２２は、左面が湾曲状を成したブロック状部材であり、第１レール形成部材１２１の前方側右端部に載置されている。この第２レール形成部材１２２の左面には、第２レール部１２２ａが形成されている。第２レール部１２２ａは、該左面より突出する一対の長尺部材１２２ｂにより構成されている。つまり、第２レール部１２２ａは、一対の長尺部材１２２ｂの互いの間に構成されている。 The second rail forming member 122 is a block-like member having a curved left surface, and is placed on the front right end of the first rail forming member 121. A second rail portion 122 a is formed on the left surface of the second rail forming member 122. The 2nd rail part 122a is comprised by a pair of elongate member 122b which protrudes from this left surface. That is, the second rail portion 122a is configured between the pair of long members 122b.
　この第２レール部１２２ａは、上方に向けて延在し、かつ右方に膨らむよう円弧状に延在する第４レール構成部１２２ａ１を有している。この第４レール構成部１２２ａ１は、第２レール形成部材１２２が第１レール形成部材１２１に載置されることにより、第３レール構成部１２１ａ３に連続している。 The second rail portion 122a has a fourth rail constituent portion 122a1 that extends upward and extends in an arc shape so as to swell rightward. The fourth rail component 122a1 is continuous with the third rail component 121a3 by placing the second rail forming member 122 on the first rail forming member 121.
　第３レール形成部材１２３は、搬送ユニット１１０の上面を構成するもので一部が湾曲した板状部材である。この第３レール形成部材１２３の下面には、第３レール部１２３ａが形成されている。第３レール部１２３ａは、左方及び下方に向けて突出する一対の長尺部材１２３ｂにより構成されている。つまり、第３レール部１２３ａは、一対の長尺部材１２３ｂの互いの間に構成されている。 The third rail forming member 123 is a plate-like member that constitutes the upper surface of the transport unit 110 and is partially curved. A third rail portion 123 a is formed on the lower surface of the third rail forming member 123. The 3rd rail part 123a is comprised by a pair of elongate member 123b which protrudes toward the left and downward. That is, the third rail portion 123a is configured between the pair of long members 123b.
　この第３レール部１２３ａは、左方に向けて延在し、かつ上方に膨らむよう円弧状に延在する第５レール構成部１２３ａ１と、その延在端部より左方に向けて延在する第６レール構成部１２３ａ２と、その延在端部より後方に向けて円弧状に延在する第７レール構成部１２３ａ３と、その延在端部より右方に向けて延在する第８レール構成部１２３ａ４と、その延在端部より、下方に向けて延在し、かつ右方に膨らむよう円弧状に延在する第９レール構成部１２３ａ５とが連続して構成されている。 The third rail portion 123a extends to the left and extends to the left from the fifth rail constituting portion 123a1 extending in an arc shape so as to bulge upward, and from the extended end portion thereof. A sixth rail constituent portion 123a2, a seventh rail constituent portion 123a3 extending in an arc shape toward the rear from the extended end portion, and an eighth rail configuration extending to the right from the extended end portion; A portion 123a4 and a ninth rail constituting portion 123a5 extending downward from the extending end portion and extending in a circular arc shape so as to swell rightward are continuously configured.
　第４レール形成部材１２４は、左面が湾曲状を成したブロック状部材であり、第１レール形成部材１２１の前方側後端部に載置されている。この第４レール形成部材１２４の左面には、第４レール部１２４ａが形成されている。第４レール部１２４ａは、該左面より突出する一対の長尺部材１２４ｂにより構成されている。つまり、第４レール部１２４ａは、一対の長尺部材１２４ｂの互いの間に構成されている。 The fourth rail forming member 124 is a block-like member having a curved left surface, and is placed at the front rear end of the first rail forming member 121. A fourth rail portion 124 a is formed on the left surface of the fourth rail forming member 124. The fourth rail portion 124a is composed of a pair of long members 124b protruding from the left surface. That is, the fourth rail portion 124a is configured between the pair of long members 124b.
　この第４レール部１２４ａは、下方に向けて延在し、かつ右方に膨らむよう円弧状に延在する第１０レール構成部１２４ａ１を有している。この第１０レール構成部１２４ａ１は、第４レール形成部材１２４が第１レール形成部材１２１に載置されることにより、第１レール構成部１２１ａ１に連続している。 The fourth rail portion 124a has a tenth rail constituting portion 124a1 extending downward and extending in an arc shape so as to swell rightward. The tenth rail constituting portion 124a1 is continuous to the first rail constituting portion 121a1 by placing the fourth rail forming member 124 on the first rail forming member 121.
　このような第１レール形成部材１２１、第２レール形成部材１２２、第３レール形成部材１２３及び第４レール形成部材１２４においては、第５レール構成部１２３ａ１と第４レール構成部１２２ａ１とが連続し、かつ第９レール構成部１２３ａ５と第１０レール構成部１２４ａ１とが連続することで、第１レール部１２１ａ、第２レール部１２２ａ、第３レール部１２３ａ及び第４レール部１２４ａとが１つのレール部を構成している。レール部は、硬貨を搬送するための搬送経路１２０ａを形成している。 In the first rail forming member 121, the second rail forming member 122, the third rail forming member 123, and the fourth rail forming member 124, the fifth rail constituting portion 123a1 and the fourth rail constituting portion 122a1 are continuous. In addition, the ninth rail constituting portion 123a5 and the tenth rail constituting portion 124a1 are continuous, so that the first rail portion 121a, the second rail portion 122a, the third rail portion 123a, and the fourth rail portion 124a are one rail. Part. The rail portion forms a transport path 120a for transporting coins.
　図２９は、図２５～図２８に示した搬送ユニット１１０を構成する搬送部１３０を離脱機構１５０とともに示す斜視図である。この図２９にも示すように、搬送部１３０は、複数の保持部１３１を有している。保持部１３１は、例えば樹脂材により構成されるものであり、図３０に示すように、収容凹部１３２を有している。 FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing the conveyance unit 130 constituting the conveyance unit 110 shown in FIGS. 25 to 28 together with the separation mechanism 150. FIG. As shown in FIG. 29, the conveyance unit 130 includes a plurality of holding units 131. The holding part 131 is made of, for example, a resin material, and has an accommodation recess 132 as shown in FIG.
　収容凹部１３２は、互いに対向する第１縁部１３３ａ及び第２縁部１３３ｂと、第１縁部１３３ａの一端部と第２縁部１３３ｂの一端部とを連結する第３縁部１３３ｃと、第１縁部１３３ａの他端部と第２縁部１３３ｂの他端部とを連結する第４縁部１３３ｄとにより四周が囲まれ、かつ第１縁部１３３ａと第２縁部１３３ｂとに架け渡されるよう形成された長尺突部１３２ａと、第３縁部１３３ｃの突片１３２ｂと、第４縁部１３３ｄの突片１３２ｃとが底部を構成することで形成された硬貨を１枚ずつ収容する収容域である。 The housing recess 132 includes a first edge 133a and a second edge 133b that face each other, a third edge 133c that connects one end of the first edge 133a and one end of the second edge 133b, The fourth edge 133d that connects the other end of the first edge 133a and the other end of the second edge 133b is surrounded by the four sides, and spans the first edge 133a and the second edge 133b. The long protrusion 132a, the protrusion 132b of the third edge 133c, and the protrusion 132c of the fourth edge 133d, which are formed so as to form the bottom, accommodate one coin at a time. Containment area.
　このような収容凹部１３２を有する保持部１３１は、第３縁部１３３ｃの一端部に連結用突部１３４ａが形成されるとともに、該第３縁部１３３ｃの他端部に連結用孔部１３４ｂが形成されている。この保持部１３１は、互いに隣り合う他の保持部１３１と、自身の連結用突部１３４ａが他の保持部１３１の連結用孔部１３４ｂに挿通することで連結している。 The holding part 131 having such an accommodation recess 132 has a connecting protrusion 134a formed at one end of the third edge 133c and a connecting hole 134b at the other end of the third edge 133c. Is formed. This holding portion 131 is connected to another holding portion 131 adjacent to each other by inserting its own connecting projection 134 a through the connecting hole 134 b of the other holding portion 131.
　そして、これら保持部１３１は、長尺突部１３２ａがレール部（第１レール部１２１ａ、第２レール部１２２ａ、第３レール部１２３ａ及び第４レール部１２４ａ）に案内可能に進入することで、搬送経路１２０ａに沿って無端状に連結されて搬送部１３０を構成している。 And these holding | maintenance parts 131 approach so that the elongate protrusion part 132a can guide to the rail part (the 1st rail part 121a, the 2nd rail part 122a, the 3rd rail part 123a, and the 4th rail part 124a), A transport unit 130 is configured by being connected endlessly along the transport path 120a.
　つまり、搬送部１３０は、複数の保持部１３１が搬送経路１２０ａに沿って無端状に連結されて構成してあり、該搬送経路１２０ａに沿って変位可能なものである。このような搬送部１３０においては、第３縁部１３３ｃが内方側であって、第４縁部１３３ｄが外方側となり、互いに隣り合う保持部１３１同士を連結する部分、すなわち連結用突部１３４ａ及び連結用孔部１３４ｂは内方側に設けられている。 That is, the transport unit 130 is configured by a plurality of holding units 131 connected endlessly along the transport path 120a, and can be displaced along the transport path 120a. In such a transport unit 130, the third edge 133c is on the inner side, the fourth edge 133d is on the outer side, and a portion that connects the holding units 131 adjacent to each other, that is, a connecting protrusion. 134a and the connecting hole 134b are provided on the inner side.
　かかる搬送部１３０は、上述したように長尺突部１３２ａがレール部に案内可能に進入しているので、第１レール構成部１２１ａ１、第２レール構成部１２１ａ２及び第３レール構成部１２１ａ３に長尺突部１３２ａが進入した保持部１３１では、収容凹部１３２が上方を臨んでいる。第４レール構成部１２２ａ１、第５レール構成部１２３ａ１、第９レール構成部１２３ａ５及び第１０レール構成部１２４ａ１に長尺突部１３２ａが進入した保持部１３１では、収容凹部１３２が左方を臨んでいる。第６レール構成部１２３ａ２、第７レール構成部１２３ａ３及び第８レール構成部１２３ａ４に長尺突部１３２ａが進入した保持部１３１では、収容凹部１３２が下方を臨んでいる。 As described above, since the long protrusion 132a enters the rail portion so that it can be guided, the conveyance portion 130 is long to the first rail constituting portion 121a1, the second rail constituting portion 121a2, and the third rail constituting portion 121a3. In the holding part 131 into which the scale protrusion 132a has entered, the housing concave part 132 faces upward. In the holding part 131 in which the long protrusion 132a has entered the fourth rail constituent part 122a1, the fifth rail constituent part 123a1, the ninth rail constituent part 123a5, and the tenth rail constituent part 124a1, the receiving concave part 132 faces the left side. Yes. In the holding part 131 in which the long protrusion 132a has entered the sixth rail constituent part 123a2, the seventh rail constituent part 123a3, and the eighth rail constituent part 123a4, the accommodating concave part 132 faces downward.
　また、上記搬送部１３０においては、第１レール構成部１２１ａ１及び第３レール構成部１２１ａ３の一部に長尺突部１３２ａが進入した保持部１３１と、第２レール構成部１２１ａ２に長尺突部１３２ａが進入した保持部１３１とが、円板状の搬送伝達部１３５の外周面の一部に噛合している。搬送伝達部１３５は、中心部分に貫通孔１３５ａが形成してあり、第１レール形成部材１２１に上方に突出する態様で形成された搬送軸部１２１ｃが該貫通孔１３５ａを貫通することで搬送軸部１２１ｃの中心軸回りに回転可能なものである。 Moreover, in the said conveyance part 130, the holding | maintenance part 131 in which the elongate protrusion 132a approached into a part of 1st rail structure part 121a1 and 3rd rail structure part 121a3, and a elongate protrusion part to the 2nd rail structure part 121a2. The holding part 131 into which 132a has entered meshes with a part of the outer peripheral surface of the disk-shaped conveyance transmission part 135. The conveyance transmitting portion 135 has a through hole 135a formed in the center portion, and a conveyance shaft portion 121c formed in a manner protruding upward from the first rail forming member 121 penetrates the through hole 135a, thereby conveying the conveyance shaft. It can rotate around the central axis of the part 121c.
　かかる搬送伝達部１３５は、図示せぬ搬送モータに連結されている。搬送モータは正逆回転駆動可能なものであり、通常は正転駆動するものである。この搬送モータが正転駆動することにより、搬送伝達部１３５は、搬送軸部１２１ｃの中心軸回りに上方から見て反時計回りに回転する。 The transport transmission unit 135 is connected to a transport motor (not shown). The conveyance motor can be driven to rotate forward and reverse, and is normally driven to rotate forward. When the conveyance motor is driven to rotate forward, the conveyance transmission unit 135 rotates counterclockwise around the central axis of the conveyance shaft portion 121c as viewed from above.
　これにより搬送部１３０は、第１レール構成部１２１ａ１、第２レール構成部１２１ａ２、第３レール構成部１２１ａ３、第４レール構成部１２２ａ１、第５レール構成部１２３ａ１、第６レール構成部１２３ａ２、第７レール構成部１２３ａ３、第８レール構成部１２３ａ４、第９レール構成部１２３ａ５及び第１０レール構成部１２４ａ１の順に変位する。つまり、保持部１３１の第１縁部１３３ａは、硬貨の搬送方向の下流側部分であり、第２縁部１３３ｂは、硬貨の搬送方向の上流側部分となる。この第２縁部１３３ｂは、搬送部１３０が上述するように変位する場合に、収容凹部１３２に収容される硬貨を押圧する押圧部分である。 Thus, the transport unit 130 includes the first rail configuration unit 121a1, the second rail configuration unit 121a2, the third rail configuration unit 121a3, the fourth rail configuration unit 122a1, the fifth rail configuration unit 123a1, the sixth rail configuration unit 123a2, The seventh rail component 123a3, the eighth rail component 123a4, the ninth rail component 123a5, and the tenth rail component 124a1 are displaced in this order. That is, the 1st edge part 133a of the holding | maintenance part 131 is a downstream part of the conveyance direction of a coin, and the 2nd edge part 133b becomes an upstream part of the conveyance direction of a coin. This 2nd edge part 133b is a press part which presses the coin accommodated in the accommodation recessed part 132, when the conveyance part 130 displaces as mentioned above.
　このような搬送部１３０を構成する各保持部１３１では、上記構成の他に、押圧用突部１３６、突起部１３７及び窪部１３９が形成されている。 In addition to the above configuration, each holding unit 131 that constitutes such a conveyance unit 130 is formed with a pressing projection 136, a projection 137, and a recess 139.
　押圧用突部１３６は、第４縁部１３３ｄの他端部、すなわち外側の搬送方向上流側の端部に外方に向けて突出する舌片状部分である。 The pressing protrusion 136 is a tongue-like portion protruding outward from the other end of the fourth edge 133d, that is, the end on the upstream side in the outer conveyance direction.
　突起部１３７は、第１縁部１３３ａの外方端部において、搬送方向下流側に向けて突出する態様で設けられている。この突起部１３７は、先端に向かうに連れて厚みが漸次小さくなるものであり、図３０中において上面が先端に向かうに連れて漸次下方に傾斜する傾斜面１３７ａとなっている。 The protruding portion 137 is provided at the outer end portion of the first edge portion 133a so as to protrude toward the downstream side in the transport direction. The protrusion 137 has a thickness that gradually decreases toward the tip, and an upper surface in FIG. 30 is an inclined surface 137a that gradually inclines downward toward the tip.
　窪部１３９は、第２縁部１３３ｂの外方側端部に形成されている。より詳細に説明すると、第２縁部１３３ｂの収容凹部１３２を臨む作用面１３８は、内方に向かうに連れて漸次突出する態様で傾斜している。換言すると、作用面１３８は、外方に向かうに連れて漸次搬送方向の上流側に傾斜している。そして、窪部１３９は、第２縁部１３３ｂの外方側端部において上記作用面１３８に連続する態様で湾曲状に窪んで形成されている。 The recess 139 is formed at the outer side end of the second edge 133b. If it demonstrates in detail, the action surface 138 which faces the accommodation recessed part 132 of the 2nd edge part 133b will incline in the aspect which protrudes gradually as it goes inside. In other words, the action surface 138 is gradually inclined toward the upstream side in the transport direction as it goes outward. And the recessed part 139 is formed in the curved shape in the aspect which follows the said action surface 138 in the outer side edge part of the 2nd edge part 133b.
　搬送ベース１４０は、下側ベース部材１４１と上側ベース部材１４２とを備えている。下側ベース部材１４１は、第１レール形成部材１２１に、搬送部１３０の一部が介在した状態で対向するよう設けられている。この下側ベース部材１４１の前方側には、投入部１６０が設けられている。 The transport base 140 includes a lower base member 141 and an upper base member 142. The lower base member 141 is provided to face the first rail forming member 121 in a state where a part of the transport unit 130 is interposed. An insertion portion 160 is provided on the front side of the lower base member 141.
　投入部１６０は、入金ガイド３ａを通じて入金口３ｂに連通している。かかる投入部１６０は、入金口３ｂを通じて入金され、かつ入金ガイド３ａを通過した複数の硬貨を貯留する部位である。かかる投入部１６０の近傍には、投入リバースローラ１６１が設けられている。投入リバースローラ１６１は、第３レール構成部１２１ａ３に長尺突部１３２ａが進入した保持部１３１（搬送部１３０の一部）の上部において、前後方向に沿って延在している。これら投入リバースローラ１６１は、図示せぬ投入モータに連結部材を介して連結しており、該投入モータが駆動することにより、自身の軸心回りに回転するものである。 The input unit 160 communicates with the deposit port 3b through the deposit guide 3a. The insertion unit 160 is a part that stores a plurality of coins deposited through the deposit port 3b and passed through the deposit guide 3a. A charging reverse roller 161 is provided in the vicinity of the charging unit 160. The input reverse roller 161 extends along the front-rear direction at the upper part of the holding part 131 (a part of the conveying part 130) where the long protrusion 132a has entered the third rail constituting part 121a3. These charging reverse rollers 161 are connected to a charging motor (not shown) via a connecting member, and rotate around its own axis when the charging motor is driven.
　このような投入リバースローラ１６１は、自身の軸心回りに回転することで、投入部１６０に貯留する硬貨に当接して、変位する搬送部１３０の一部、すなわち第３レール構成部１２１ａ３に長尺突部１３２ａが進入した保持部１３１の収容凹部１３２に硬貨を１枚ずつ収納させるものである。 Such a charging reverse roller 161 rotates around its own axis so that it is in contact with the coin stored in the loading part 160 and is displaced by a part of the conveying part 130 that is displaced, that is, the third rail constituting part 121a3. Coins are stored one by one in the receiving recess 132 of the holding part 131 into which the scale protrusion 132a has entered.
　上側ベース部材１４２は、第１湾曲ベース部１４２ａと、第２湾曲ベース部１４２ｂと、水平ベース部１４２ｃとを有している。 The upper base member 142 has a first curved base portion 142a, a second curved base portion 142b, and a horizontal base portion 142c.
　第１湾曲ベース部１４２ａは、第２レール形成部材１２２における第４レール構成部１２２ａ１と、第３レール形成部材１２３における第５レール構成部１２３ａ１とに、搬送部１３０の一部が介在した状態で対向するよう設けられている。 The first curved base portion 142 a is in a state in which a part of the transport unit 130 is interposed between the fourth rail constituting portion 122 a 1 in the second rail forming member 122 and the fifth rail constituting portion 123 a 1 in the third rail forming member 123. It is provided to face each other.
　第２湾曲ベース部１４２ｂは、第３レール形成部材１２３における第９レール構成部１２３ａ５と、第４レール形成部材１２４における第１０レール構成部１２４ａ１とに、搬送部１３０の一部が介在した状態で対向するよう設けられている。 The second curved base portion 142b is in a state in which a part of the transport unit 130 is interposed between the ninth rail forming portion 123a5 of the third rail forming member 123 and the tenth rail forming portion 124a1 of the fourth rail forming member 124. It is provided to face each other.
　水平ベース部１４２ｃは、第３レール形成部材１２３における第６レール構成部１２３ａ２、第７レール構成部１２３ａ３及び第８レール構成部１２３ａ４に、搬送部１３０の一部が介在した状態で対向するよう設けられている。このような水平ベース部１４２ｃには、図３１に示すように、離脱傾斜部１４３、鑑別部１４４、リジェクト部１４５及び振分部１４６が設けられている。 The horizontal base portion 142c is provided to face the sixth rail constituting portion 123a2, the seventh rail constituting portion 123a3, and the eighth rail constituting portion 123a4 in the third rail forming member 123 with a part of the conveying portion 130 interposed therebetween. It has been. As shown in FIG. 31, the horizontal base portion 142c is provided with a separation inclined portion 143, a discrimination portion 144, a reject portion 145, and a sorting portion 146.
　離脱傾斜部１４３は、レール部の第６レール構成部１２３ａ２に対向する部位に形成してあり、左方に向かうに連れて漸次前方に傾斜している。この離脱傾斜部１４３は、変位する搬送部１３０の一部、すなわち第６レール構成部１２３ａ２に長尺突部１３２ａが進入した保持部１３１の収容凹部１３２から硬貨を該保持部１３１の外部に離脱させるものである。外部に離脱させた硬貨は、図３１の破線で示すように、水平ベース部１４２ｃの縁部に摺接しながら変位する保持部１３１の押圧用突部１３６に押圧されて搬送される。 The separation inclined portion 143 is formed at a portion of the rail portion facing the sixth rail constituting portion 123a2, and is gradually inclined forward as it goes to the left. The separation inclined portion 143 separates the coin from the holding recess 131 of the holding portion 131 where the long protrusion 132a has entered the part of the transporting portion 130 that is displaced, that is, the sixth rail constituting portion 123a2, to the outside of the holding portion 131. It is something to be made. As shown by the broken line in FIG. 31, the coins that have been released to the outside are conveyed by being pressed by the pressing protrusion 136 of the holding portion 131 that is displaced while sliding on the edge of the horizontal base portion 142c.
　鑑別部１４４は、水平ベース部１４２ｃの前端部に設けられている。この鑑別部１４４は、離脱傾斜部１４３により保持部１３１の外部に離脱して、該保持部１３１の押圧用突部１３６に押圧されながら搬送される硬貨の真偽及び金種を鑑別するものである。かかる鑑別部１４４での鑑別結果は、図示せぬ制御手段に鑑別信号として付与される。 The discrimination part 144 is provided at the front end of the horizontal base part 142c. The discrimination unit 144 discriminates the authenticity and denomination of the coins that are separated from the holding unit 131 by the separation inclined unit 143 and are conveyed while being pressed by the pressing protrusion 136 of the holding unit 131. is there. The discrimination result in the discrimination unit 144 is given as a discrimination signal to a control unit (not shown).
　リジェクト部１４５は、水平ベース部１４２ｃの前方側左端部に設けてあり、リジェクト開口１４５ａ及びリジェクトゲート１４５ｂを備えている。 The reject part 145 is provided at the front left end of the horizontal base part 142c, and includes a reject opening 145a and a reject gate 145b.
　リジェクト開口１４５ａは、鑑別部１４４による鑑別領域を通過した硬貨、すなわち水平ベース部１４２ｃの縁部に摺接しながら押圧用突部１３６に押圧されて搬送される硬貨の通過域に形成された矩形状の開口である。より詳細には、リジェクト開口１４５ａは、鑑別領域を通過した硬貨が押圧用突部１３６に押圧された状態で右方に曲がりながら搬送される領域に形成された開口である。このリジェクト開口１４５ａは、搬送部１３０により搬送されるすべての金種の硬貨の通過を許容する大きさを有しており、リジェクトガイド１４５ｃを通じて出金保留部１９０に連通している。 Reject opening 145a is a rectangular shape formed in the passage area of coins that have passed through the discrimination region by discrimination unit 144, that is, coins that are pressed against and conveyed by pressing projection 136 while sliding on the edge of horizontal base portion 142c. Is the opening. More specifically, the reject opening 145a is an opening formed in a region where coins that have passed through the discrimination region are conveyed while being bent to the right while being pressed by the pressing protrusion 136. The reject opening 145a has a size that allows passage of all denomination coins transported by the transport unit 130, and communicates with the withdrawal holding unit 190 through the reject guide 145c.
　リジェクトゲート１４５ｂは、リジェクト開口１４５ａに進退移動する態様で設けられている。このリジェクトゲート１４５ｂは、リジェクト開口１４５ａに進出移動する場合には、リジェクト開口１４５ａの一部を閉塞して、該リジェクト開口１４５ａを硬貨が通過することを規制する。 The reject gate 145b is provided in such a manner that it moves forward and backward to the reject opening 145a. When the rejection gate 145b moves forward into the rejection opening 145a, the rejection gate 145b blocks a part of the rejection opening 145a and restricts the passage of coins through the rejection opening 145a.
　また、リジェクトゲート１４５ｂは、リジェクト開口１４５ａから退行移動する場合には、リジェクト開口１４５ａを硬貨が通過することを許容する。これにより、リジェクト開口１４５ａを通過した硬貨はリジェクトガイド１４５ｃを通じて出金保留部１９０に案内される。 Further, when the reject gate 145b moves backward from the reject opening 145a, the coin is allowed to pass through the reject opening 145a. Thereby, the coin that has passed through the reject opening 145a is guided to the withdrawal holding unit 190 through the reject guide 145c.
　このようなリジェクトゲート１４５ｂは、例えばソレノイド等のリジェクト駆動部（図示せず）が制御手段から与えられる指令により駆動する場合にリジェクト開口１４５ａを退行移動するもので、常態においてはリジェクト開口１４５ａに進出移動している。 Such a reject gate 145b moves backward through the reject opening 145a when a reject drive unit (not shown) such as a solenoid is driven by a command given from the control means. Normally, the reject gate 145b advances into the reject opening 145a. Has moved.
　振分部１４６は、水平ベース部１４２ｃの後端部において、変位する搬送部１３０により搬送される硬貨の通過域、すなわち保持部１３１の押圧用突部１３６に押圧されながら搬送される硬貨の通過域に設けられている。この振分部１４６は、図３１に示すように、振分通過口１４６ａ及び振分ゲート１４６ｂが設けられている。 The sorting unit 146 passes the coins that are conveyed while being pressed by the pressing projection 136 of the holding unit 131 at the rear end portion of the horizontal base unit 142c. It is provided in the area. As shown in FIG. 31, the distribution unit 146 is provided with a distribution passage port 146a and a distribution gate 146b.
　振分通過口１４６ａは、金種毎に左右に並んで設けられている。振分ゲート１４６ｂは、左方側の３つの振分通過口１４６ａに進退移動可能に設けられている。これら振分ゲート１４６ｂは、常態ではそれぞれ対応する振分通過口１４６ａに進出移動している。そして、鑑別部１４４により通過する硬貨の金種が鑑別されて自身が設けられた振分通過口１４６ａに割り付けられた金種である場合に、振分通過口１４６ａから退行移動して、当該硬貨が振分通過口１４６ａを通過することを許容するものである。 The distribution passage opening 146a is provided side by side for each denomination. The sorting gate 146b is provided in the three sorting passage openings 146a on the left side so as to be able to advance and retreat. These distribution gates 146b normally move forward to the corresponding distribution passage openings 146a. Then, when the denomination of the coin passing through the discrimination unit 144 is discriminated and the denomination is assigned to the sorting passage port 146a provided with itself, the coin moves backward from the sorting passage port 146a, and the coin Is allowed to pass through the distribution passage opening 146a.
　このような振分部１４６は、振分通過口１４６ａを通過する硬貨を、一時保留部１７０に金種毎に振り分けるものである。 Such a distribution unit 146 distributes coins passing through the distribution passage port 146a to the temporary storage unit 170 for each denomination.
　離脱機構１５０は、図２６～図２８に示したように、第３レール形成部材１２３における第９レール構成部１２３ａ５に設けられている。この離脱機構１５０は、図３２に示すように、軸状部１５１と、作用部１５２と、当接部１５３とが一体的に形成されて構成されている。 As shown in FIGS. 26 to 28, the release mechanism 150 is provided in the ninth rail constituting portion 123a5 of the third rail forming member 123. As shown in FIG. 32, the detachment mechanism 150 is configured by integrally forming a shaft-shaped portion 151, an action portion 152, and a contact portion 153.
　軸状部１５１は、前後方向に沿って延在する円柱状部分である。この軸状部１５１は、その両端部が第３レール形成部材１２３の軸支部１２３ａにより自身の中心軸周りに回転可能に軸支されている。 The shaft portion 151 is a columnar portion extending along the front-rear direction. Both end portions of the shaft-shaped portion 151 are pivotally supported by the shaft support portion 123 a of the third rail forming member 123 so as to be rotatable around its own central axis.
　作用部１５２は、軸状部１５１の後端部分において該軸状部１５１の径外方向、すなわち図３２においては右斜め下方に向けて延在する部分である。この作用部１５２は、搬送モータが逆転駆動することで、搬送部１３０が搬送方向とは反対方向（第１０レール構成部１２４ａ１、第９レール構成部１２３ａ５、第８レール構成部１２３ａ４、第７レール構成部１２３ａ３、第６レール構成部１２３ａ２、第５レール構成部１２３ａ１、第４レール構成部１２２ａ１、第３レール構成部１２１ａ３、第２レール構成部１２１ａ２及び第１レール構成部１２１ａ１の順）に変位する場合に、第９レール構成部１２３ａ５における第１０レール構成部１２４ａ１に近接した部分に長尺突部１３２ａが進入した保持部１３１の押圧用突部１３６に当接可能である。尚、軸状部１５１においては、作用部１５２が設けられた後端部分よりも前方側において、該作用部１５２と同方向に向けて延在する２つのロッド状部１５４が設けられている。 The action portion 152 is a portion that extends outward in the radial direction of the shaft-like portion 151 at the rear end portion of the shaft-like portion 151, that is, obliquely downward to the right in FIG. The action unit 152 is driven in the reverse direction by the transport motor so that the transport unit 130 is in a direction opposite to the transport direction (the tenth rail configuration unit 124a1, the ninth rail configuration unit 123a5, the eighth rail configuration unit 123a4, the seventh rail). Displacement in order of component 123a3, sixth rail component 123a2, fifth rail component 123a1, fourth rail component 122a1, third rail component 121a3, second rail component 121a2, and first rail component 121a1) In this case, it is possible to come into contact with the pressing protrusion 136 of the holding portion 131 in which the long protrusion 132a has entered the portion of the ninth rail structure 123a5 that is close to the tenth rail structure 124a1. In the shaft-shaped portion 151, two rod-shaped portions 154 extending in the same direction as the action portion 152 are provided on the front side of the rear end portion where the action portion 152 is provided.
　当接部１５３は、軸状部１５１における作用部１５２よりも前方側であってロッド状部１５４よりも後方側の部分において、該軸状部１５１の径外方向、すなわち図３２においては左方に向けて延在する部分である。 The contact portion 153 is a front side of the action portion 152 in the shaft-like portion 151 and a rear side of the rod-like portion 154. It is a part that extends toward
　このような離脱機構１５０は、軸状部１５１を巻回する態様で設けられた離脱スプリング１５５により前方から見て時計回りの方向に付勢されており、これにより当接部１５３が、第９レール構成部１２３ａ５に長尺突部１３２ａが進入した保持部１３１の収容凹部１３２から離脱した姿勢となっている。 Such a detachment mechanism 150 is urged in a clockwise direction when viewed from the front by a detachment spring 155 provided in such a manner that the shaft-shaped portion 151 is wound. In this configuration, the long protrusion 132a enters the rail constituting portion 123a5 and is detached from the housing recess 132 of the holding portion 131.
　一時保留部１７０は、振分部１４６にて金種毎に振り分けられた硬貨を金種毎に一時的に保留するものである。この一時保留部１７０は、制御手段から収納指令が与えられた場合には、一時的に保留する硬貨を収納部１８０に搬送する一方、制御手段から返却指令が与えられた場合には、搬送ユニット１１０に返却するものである。 The temporary holding unit 170 temporarily holds the coins distributed for each denomination by the distributing unit 146 for each denomination. The temporary storage unit 170 conveys the temporarily reserved coins to the storage unit 180 when a storage command is given from the control means, while the transport unit receives a return command from the control means. 110 is returned.
　収納部１８０は、一時保留部１７０から搬送された硬貨を金種毎に収納するものである。この収納部１８０は、制御手段から払出指令が与えられた場合には、収納する硬貨を出金保留部１９０に搬送するものである。 The storage unit 180 stores the coins conveyed from the temporary storage unit 170 for each denomination. The storage unit 180 conveys coins to be stored to the withdrawal holding unit 190 when a payout command is given from the control means.
　出金保留部１９０は、収納部１８０の前方側の下方部に設けてあり、収納部１８０から払い出された硬貨を保留するものである。この出金保留部１９０は、制御手段から出金指令が与えられた場合には、保留する硬貨を出金トレイ３ｃに送出する一方、制御手段から精査指令が与えられた場合には、収納部１８０から払い出された硬貨を上記投入部１６０に送出するものである。 The withdrawal holding unit 190 is provided in a lower part on the front side of the storage unit 180 and holds coins paid out from the storage unit 180. When a withdrawal instruction is given from the control means, this withdrawal holding section 190 sends out the coins to be retained to the withdrawal tray 3c, while when a scrutinizing instruction is given from the control means, the storage section The coins paid out from 180 are sent out to the input unit 160.
　以上のような構成を有する本実施の形態３である硬貨処理装置３の動作について説明する。まず、入金口３ｂを通じて硬貨が入金された場合の動作について説明する。 The operation of the coin processing device 3 according to the third embodiment having the above configuration will be described. First, an operation when a coin is deposited through the deposit port 3b will be described.
　この場合、硬貨処理装置３は、入金された硬貨を投入部１６０に貯留させる。このように投入部１６０に硬貨を貯留させた後、硬貨処理装置３は、制御手段を通じて投入モータを駆動させるとともに搬送モータを正転駆動させる。投入モータが駆動するとともに搬送モータが正転駆動することにより投入リバースローラ１６１が軸心回りに回転するとともに、搬送部１３０が搬送方向に沿って変位する。 In this case, the coin processing device 3 stores the received coins in the input unit 160. After the coins are stored in the input unit 160 in this way, the coin processing device 3 drives the input motor through the control unit and forwardly drives the transport motor. When the feeding motor is driven and the transport motor is driven to rotate in the forward direction, the reverse feeding roller 161 rotates about the axis and the transport unit 130 is displaced along the transport direction.
　投入リバースローラ１６１が回転することで、投入部１６０に貯留する硬貨に当接して、変位する搬送部１３０の一部、すなわち第３レール構成部１２１ａ３に長尺突部１３２ａが進入した保持部１３１の収容凹部１３２に硬貨を１枚ずつ収納させる。また、搬送部１３０が変位することで収容凹部１３２に収納させた硬貨を搬送経路１２０ａに沿って上方に向けて搬送する。 When the charging reverse roller 161 rotates, the holding part 131 in which the long protrusion 132a enters the part of the transporting part 130 that is displaced in contact with the coin stored in the charging part 160, that is, the third rail constituting part 121a3. Coins are housed one by one in the housing recess 132. Moreover, the coin accommodated in the accommodation recessed part 132 is conveyed upward along the conveyance path | route 120a because the conveyance part 130 displaces.
　搬送ユニット１１０を構成する搬送ベース１４０（上側ベース部材１４２）には離脱傾斜部１４３が形成されているので、搬送ユニット１１０は、搬送部１３０により上方に搬送された硬貨を離脱傾斜部１４３に接触させて保持部１３１の外部に位置させ、該硬貨を上側ベース部材１４２における水平ベース部１４２ｃの縁部に摺接しながら押圧用突部１３６で押圧して搬送する。 Since the separation base 143 is formed in the transport base 140 (upper base member 142) constituting the transport unit 110, the transport unit 110 contacts the coins transported upward by the transport unit 130 to the separation slope 143. Then, the coin is positioned outside the holding portion 131, and the coin is conveyed by being pressed by the pressing projection 136 while being in sliding contact with the edge of the horizontal base portion 142 c of the upper base member 142.
　このように搬送ユニット１１０が押圧用突部１３６で押圧して硬貨を搬送することにより、該硬貨を鑑別部１４４の鑑別領域に通過させて該鑑別部１４４により該硬貨の真偽及び金種が鑑別される。つまり、搬送ユニット１１０は、硬貨の搬送途中に鑑別部１４４により硬貨の真偽及び金種が鑑別されることを許容している。 In this way, when the transport unit 110 is pressed by the pressing projection 136 and transports the coin, the coin is passed through the discrimination region of the discrimination unit 144, and the discrimination unit 144 determines whether the coin is true or false. Discriminated. That is, the transport unit 110 allows the authenticity and denomination of the coins to be discriminated by the discrimination unit 144 during the coin transport.
　この鑑別部１４４の鑑別の結果、通過する硬貨が正貨と鑑別された場合には、硬貨処理装置３は、制御手段を通じてリジェクト駆動部を駆動させない。そのため、リジェクトゲート１４５ｂは、リジェクト開口１４５ａに進出移動した状態となっている。これにより、硬貨処理装置３は、搬送部１３０を通じて、鑑別領域を通過した硬貨を保持部１３１の押圧用突部１３６で押圧しながらリジェクト開口１４５ａを後方に向けて通過させる。 As a result of the discrimination by the discrimination unit 144, when the passing coin is discriminated from a genuine coin, the coin processing device 3 does not drive the reject driving unit through the control means. Therefore, the reject gate 145b is in a state of moving forward into the reject opening 145a. As a result, the coin processing device 3 passes the reject opening 145a backward through the transport unit 130 while pressing the coin that has passed through the discrimination area with the pressing projection 136 of the holding unit 131.
　そして、硬貨処理装置３は、そのようにしてリジェクト開口１４５ａを通過させた硬貨を振分部１４６に搬送し、当該硬貨の金種に対応した振分通過口１４６ａを通過させて振り分ける。このように振り分けることにより、振分通過口１４６ａを通過した硬貨を一時保留部１７０に一時的に保留させる。このように一時保留部１７０に硬貨を一時保留させた硬貨処理装置３は、上位機器等より取引確定等の指令が与えられるまで待機状態となる。この待機状態においては、投入モータ及び搬送モータを駆動停止にさせる。 Then, the coin processing device 3 conveys the coin thus passed through the reject opening 145a to the sorting unit 146, and sorts it through the sorting passage port 146a corresponding to the denomination of the coin. By sorting in this way, the coins that have passed through the sorting passage port 146a are temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 170. In this way, the coin processing device 3 that temporarily holds the coins in the temporary holding unit 170 is in a standby state until a command such as transaction confirmation is given from a host device or the like. In this standby state, the input motor and the transport motor are stopped.
　ところで、上記鑑別部１４４による鑑別の結果、通過する硬貨が偽貨と鑑別された場合には、硬貨処理装置３は、制御手段を通じてリジェクト駆動部を駆動させる。これにより、リジェクトゲート１４５ｂは、リジェクト開口１４５ａから退行移動する。これにより、リジェクト開口１４５ａに鑑別部１４４の鑑別領域を通過した硬貨を通過させ、該硬貨をリジェクトガイド１４５ｃを介して出金保留部１９０に払い出す。出金保留部１９０で払い出された硬貨は、該出金保留部１９０に対して制御手段から出金指令が与えられることにより出金トレイ３ｃに払い出し、出金口３ｄを通じて取出可能にさせる。 By the way, as a result of the discrimination by the discrimination unit 144, when the passing coin is discriminated from the fake coin, the coin processing device 3 drives the reject driving unit through the control means. As a result, the reject gate 145b moves backward from the reject opening 145a. Thereby, the coin that has passed through the discrimination area of the discrimination unit 144 is passed through the reject opening 145a, and the coin is paid out to the withdrawal holding unit 190 via the reject guide 145c. The coins paid out in the withdrawal holding unit 190 are paid out to the withdrawal tray 3c when a withdrawal command is given from the control means to the withdrawal holding unit 190, and can be taken out through the withdrawal port 3d.
　上述したように一時保留部１７０に硬貨を一時保留させた後に、上位機器より取引確定の指令が与えられた場合、硬貨処理装置３は、制御手段を通じて一時保留部１７０に収納指令を与える。これにより、一時保留部１７０は、硬貨を収納部１８０に払い出して該収納部１８０に収納させる。これにより入金口３ｂより入金された硬貨の入金動作が終了する。 As described above, when a command for transaction confirmation is given from the host device after the coin is temporarily held in the temporary holding unit 170, the coin processing device 3 gives a storage command to the temporary holding unit 170 through the control means. As a result, the temporary storage unit 170 pays out coins to the storage unit 180 and stores them in the storage unit 180. Thereby, the deposit operation of the coins deposited from the deposit port 3b is completed.
　次に、上位機器より出金指示が与えられて、収納部１８０に収納する硬貨を出金する場合の動作について説明する。 Next, the operation when a withdrawal instruction is given from the host device and coins stored in the storage unit 180 are withdrawn will be described.
　この場合、硬貨処理装置３は、制御手段を通じて収納部１８０に対して出金指示の対象となる金種の硬貨の払出指令を与える。これにより収納部１８０から該当する硬貨が出金保留部１９０に払い出される。そして、硬貨処理装置３は、制御手段を通じて出金保留部１９０に出金指令を与えることで、出金保留部１９０より収納部１８０から払い出された硬貨が出金トレイ３ｃに払い出され、出金動作を終了する。 In this case, the coin processing device 3 gives a payout instruction for a coin of a denomination to be a withdrawal instruction target to the storage unit 180 through the control means. Accordingly, the corresponding coin is paid out from the storage unit 180 to the withdrawal holding unit 190. Then, the coin processing device 3 gives a withdrawal command to the withdrawal holding unit 190 through the control means, whereby the coins paid out from the storage unit 180 from the withdrawal holding unit 190 are paid out to the withdrawal tray 3c, The withdrawal operation is terminated.
　そして、収納部１８０に収納するいずれか１つの金種の硬貨の枚数を確認する精査を行う場合の動作について説明する。 Then, an operation in the case of performing a scrutiny to confirm the number of coins of any one denomination stored in the storage unit 180 will be described.
　この場合、硬貨処理装置３は、制御手段を通じて収納部１８０に払出指令を与えるとともに、出金保留部１９０に精査指令を与えることで、収納部１８０から払い出された硬貨が出金保留部１９０を通じて投入部１６０に払い出される。 In this case, the coin processing device 3 gives a payout command to the storage unit 180 through the control unit, and also gives a close-up command to the withdrawal holding unit 190 so that the coins paid out from the storage unit 180 can be withdrawn. To the input unit 160.
　そして、制御手段が投入モータを駆動させるとともに搬送モータを正転駆動させることにより、硬貨処理装置３は、投入部１６０に払い出された硬貨を収容凹部１３２に１枚ずつ収納させて搬送経路１２０ａに沿って上方に向けて搬送する。そして、離脱傾斜部１４３にて保持部１３１の外部に位置させて搬送し、鑑別部１４４にて真偽及び金種を鑑別し、振分部１４６にて振り分ける。実際には、搬送される硬貨は特定の金種の硬貨であるので、振分部１４６のいずれかの振分通過口１４６ａを通過するだけである。 Then, when the control unit drives the feeding motor and forwardly drives the conveyance motor, the coin processing device 3 stores the coins paid out to the insertion unit 160 one by one in the accommodation recess 132 and conveys the conveyance path 120a. Along the top. Then, it is transported by being positioned outside the holding part 131 by the separation inclined part 143, the authenticity and denomination are discriminated by the discrimination part 144, and the sorting part 146 sorts them. Actually, since the coin to be transported is a coin of a specific denomination, it only passes through one of the sorting passages 146a of the sorting unit 146.
　このようにいずれかの振分通過口１４６ａを通過させて硬貨を一時保留部１７０に払い出し、その払い出し時に硬貨の枚数を所定のカウンタ（図示せず）で計測する。これにより、精査対象となる硬貨の枚数を確認することができる。その後、一時保留部１７０から収納部１８０に硬貨が払い出され、精査動作を終了する。 As described above, the coins are paid out to the temporary holding unit 170 through one of the sorting passages 146a, and the number of coins is measured by a predetermined counter (not shown) at the time of the payout. Thereby, the number of coins to be scrutinized can be confirmed. Thereafter, coins are paid out from the temporary storage unit 170 to the storage unit 180, and the scrutiny operation is completed.
　本発明の実施の形態３である硬貨処理装置３では、搬送ユニット１１０を構成する保持部１３１の第１縁部１３３ａの外方端部に設けられた突起部１３７が先端に向かうに連れて厚みが漸次小さくなるので、上記入金動作や上記精査動作において、上記投入部１６０に複数の硬貨が投入されることで隣接する保持部１３１間に硬貨が配置されたとしても、図３３に示すように、突起部１３７が、搬送部１３０が搬送方向に変位することで、自身の傾斜面１３７ａに該硬貨を載置させた後に収容凹部１３２に案内することができる。 In the coin processing device 3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion 137 provided at the outer end of the first edge 133a of the holding unit 131 constituting the transport unit 110 becomes thicker toward the tip. As shown in FIG. 33, even when coins are arranged between the adjacent holding portions 131 by inserting a plurality of coins into the insertion portion 160 in the depositing operation or the scrutinizing operation, as shown in FIG. The protruding portion 137 can be guided to the receiving recess 132 after the coin is placed on the inclined surface 137a by the transfer portion 130 being displaced in the transfer direction.
　また、上記硬貨処理装置３においては、保持部１３１の第２縁部１３３ｂの収容凹部１３２を臨む作用面１３８は、内方に向かうに連れて漸次突出する態様で傾斜しているので、図３４に示すように、搬送部１３０が搬送方向に変位することで第２縁部１３３ｂが収容凹部１３２に収容される硬貨を押圧すると、該硬貨を外方側に寄せることができる。 Further, in the coin processing device 3, the action surface 138 that faces the receiving recess 132 of the second edge 133 b of the holding portion 131 is inclined so as to gradually protrude inward, so that FIG. 34. As shown in FIG. 3, when the second edge 133b presses the coin stored in the storage recess 132 by the transfer unit 130 being displaced in the transfer direction, the coin can be moved outward.
　更に、上記硬貨処理装置３においては、離脱機構１５０を構成する作用部１５２は、搬送モータが逆転駆動することで、搬送部１３０が搬送方向とは反対方向に変位する場合に、第９レール構成部１２３ａ５における第１０レール構成部１２４ａ１に近接した部分に長尺突部１３２ａが進入した保持部１３１の押圧用突部１３６に当接可能であるので、該作用部１５２が該押圧用突部１３６に当接されることで、離脱機構１５０は、図３５中の矢印で示すように、軸状部１５１の軸心回りに反時計回りに回転し、該保持部１３１に隣接する保持部１３１（第９レール構成部１２３ａ５において第８レール構成部１２３ａ４に近接した部分に長尺突部１３２ａが進入した保持部１３１）の収容凹部１３２に当接部１５３が進入することで、該収容凹部１３２に収容される硬貨を該保持部１３１から離脱させることができる。 Further, in the coin processing device 3, the action unit 152 constituting the detachment mechanism 150 has a ninth rail configuration when the transport unit 130 is displaced in the direction opposite to the transport direction by the reverse drive of the transport motor. Since the long protrusion 132a can be brought into contact with the pressing protrusion 136 of the holding portion 131 where the long protrusion 132a has entered the portion of the portion 123a5 that is close to the tenth rail constituting portion 124a1, the action portion 152 becomes the pressing protrusion 136. , The separation mechanism 150 rotates counterclockwise around the axis of the shaft-shaped portion 151 as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 35, and holds the holding portion 131 (adjacent to the holding portion 131 ( In the ninth rail component 123a5, the contact portion 153 enters the housing recess 132 of the holding portion 131) in which the long protrusion 132a has entered a portion adjacent to the eighth rail component 123a4. Coins accommodated in the volume recess 132 can be disengaged from the holding portion 131.
　つまり、離脱機構１５０は、搬送部１３０が搬送方向とは反対側に変位する場合に、硬貨を自身の収容凹部１３２に収容した状態で上方に向けて移動する保持部１３１に対し、該保持部１３１から硬貨を離脱させる。 In other words, when the transport unit 130 is displaced in the direction opposite to the transport direction, the detachment mechanism 150 has the holding unit 131 that moves upward in a state in which the coin is stored in the storage recess 132 thereof. Remove the coin from 131.
　以上説明したような本実施の形態３である硬貨処理装置３によれば、搬送ユニット１１０が、入金口３ｂを通じて入金された硬貨を１枚ずつ所定の搬送経路１２０ａに沿って上方に向けて搬送し、その搬送途中に鑑別部１４４により硬貨の真偽及び金種が鑑別されることを許容し、かつ正貨として鑑別された硬貨を金種毎に振り分けるので、従来のように一対のローラに無端状に張設されたベルトを複数設けて硬貨の搬送を行うのに比して、装置全体の面積を低減させることができ、これにより装置全体の小型化を図ることができる。 According to the coin processing device 3 according to the third embodiment as described above, the transport unit 110 transports coins deposited through the deposit port 3b one by one along the predetermined transport path 120a. In the middle of the transfer, the discriminator 144 allows the authenticity and denomination of the coins to be discriminated, and the coins discriminated as genuine coins are sorted by denomination. Compared with the case where a plurality of endlessly stretched belts are provided to transport coins, the entire area of the apparatus can be reduced, and thus the entire apparatus can be reduced in size.
　上記硬貨処理装置３によれば、搬送ユニット１１０を構成する搬送部１３０が、硬貨を１枚ずつ保持可能な複数の保持部１３１が無端状に連結されて構成され、搬送経路１２０ａを構成するレール部に沿って変位するので、硬貨の搬送を安定して行うことができる。また、搬送部１３０が、鑑別部１４４の鑑別領域を通過させる場合には、保持部１３１の外部に硬貨を位置させた状態で該保持部１３１に設けられた押圧用突部１３６にて該硬貨を押圧して搬送するので、鑑別部１４４での鑑別を良好に行うことができる。 According to the coin processing device 3, the transport unit 130 constituting the transport unit 110 is configured by connecting endlessly the plurality of holding units 131 capable of holding coins one by one, and the rail configuring the transport path 120a. Since it is displaced along the part, it is possible to stably carry coins. Further, when the transport unit 130 passes the discrimination area of the discrimination unit 144, the coin is placed on the pressing protrusion 136 provided on the holding unit 131 with the coin positioned outside the holding unit 131. Since the pressure is conveyed, the discrimination in the discrimination unit 144 can be performed satisfactorily.
　上記硬貨処理装置３によれば、突起部１３７が、搬送部１３０が搬送方向に変位することで、互いに隣接する保持部１３１間に配置された硬貨を自身の傾斜面１３７ａに載置させて収容凹部１３２に案内することができるので、硬貨詰まりの発生を抑制することができる。 According to the coin processing device 3, the protruding portion 137 displaces the coins disposed between the holding portions 131 adjacent to each other as the conveying portion 130 is displaced in the conveying direction, and accommodates the coins placed on the inclined surface 137 a thereof. Since it can guide to the recessed part 132, generation | occurrence | production of coin clogging can be suppressed.
　上記硬貨処理装置３によれば、保持部１３１の第２縁部１３３ｂの作用面１３８が内方に向かうに連れて漸次突出する態様で傾斜しているので、搬送部１３０が搬送方向に変位することで収容凹部１３２に収容する硬貨を外方側に寄せておくことができ、搬送ベース１４０の離脱傾斜部１４３にて確実に硬貨を保持部１３１に外部に位置させることができる。このことは、搬送部１３０の変位速度を増大させた場合にも硬貨を離脱傾斜部１４３にて外部に位置させることができ、硬貨の処理能力の向上を図ることができる。 According to the coin processing device 3, since the working surface 138 of the second edge 133 b of the holding portion 131 is inclined so as to gradually protrude inward, the conveyance portion 130 is displaced in the conveyance direction. Thus, the coins stored in the storage recess 132 can be moved outward, and the coins can be reliably positioned outside the holding unit 131 by the separation inclined portion 143 of the transport base 140. This means that even when the displacement speed of the transport unit 130 is increased, the coin can be positioned outside by the detachment inclined part 143, and the processing capacity of the coin can be improved.
　特に、第２縁部１３３ｂにおいては、作用面１３８に連続するよう外方端部に窪部１３９が形成されているので、離脱傾斜部１４３にて硬貨を外部に出しやすくなる。また、窪部１３９が湾曲状を成しているので、搬送時に硬貨が浮き上がってしまうことを防止することができる。 In particular, in the second edge 133b, since the recess 139 is formed at the outer end so as to be continuous with the working surface 138, it is easy to take out the coin at the separation inclined portion 143. Moreover, since the recessed part 139 has curved shape, it can prevent that a coin floats up at the time of conveyance.
　上記硬貨処理装置３によれば、離脱機構１５０が、搬送部１３０が搬送方向とは反対側に変位する場合に、硬貨を自身の収容凹部１３２に収容した状態で上方に向けて移動する保持部１３１に対し、該保持部１３１から硬貨を離脱させるので、上記入金動作や上記精査動作において投入部１６０に多数の硬貨が投入された場合、搬送部１３０を搬送方向と反対側に変位させることで、投入部１６０近傍のレール部（第２レール構成部１２１ａ２、第３レール構成部１２１ａ３）だけでなく、第１レール構成部１２１ａ１や第１０レール構成部１２４ａ１（第４レール部１２４ａ）に長尺突部１３２ａが進入した保持部１３１にも硬貨を保持させることができる。これにより、搬送ユニット１１０での受け入れ可能な硬貨枚数を増大させることができる。 According to the coin processing device 3, the detachment mechanism 150 moves upward while the coin is received in the receiving recess 132 when the transfer unit 130 is displaced in the direction opposite to the transfer direction. Since the coin is removed from the holding unit 131 with respect to 131, when a large number of coins are inserted into the insertion unit 160 in the depositing operation or the scrutiny operation, the conveying unit 130 is displaced in the opposite direction to the conveying direction. In addition to the rail portions (second rail constituting portion 121a2 and third rail constituting portion 121a3) in the vicinity of the input portion 160, the first rail constituting portion 121a1 and the tenth rail constituting portion 124a1 (fourth rail portion 124a) are long. Coins can also be held in the holding part 131 into which the protrusion 132a has entered. Thereby, the number of coins that can be accepted by the transport unit 110 can be increased.
　上記硬貨処理装置３によれば、リジェクト開口１４５ａが、鑑別領域を通過した硬貨が押圧用突部１３６に押圧された状態で右方に曲がりながら搬送される領域に形成されているので、該領域では、互いに隣接する保持部１３１により保持される硬貨同士の離間距離を十分に確保することができ、搬送部１３０の変位速度を増大させても偽貨と鑑別された硬貨のみを確実に払い出すことができる。 According to the coin processing device 3, the reject opening 145a is formed in an area where the coin that has passed through the discrimination area is conveyed while being bent to the right while being pressed by the pressing projection 136. Then, it is possible to sufficiently secure a separation distance between coins held by the holding units 131 adjacent to each other, and even if the displacement speed of the transport unit 130 is increased, only the coins that are identified as fake coins are reliably paid out. be able to.
　上述した実施の形態３では、搬送ユニット１１０が離脱機構１５０を有していたが、本発明においては、搬送部の設置スペースが十分に確保できる場合には、搬送部を搬送方向と反対方向に変位させる場合に、収容凹部が下方の臨む部位にて硬貨を自然落下させることで硬貨を離脱させるようにしてもよい。 In the above-described third embodiment, the transport unit 110 has the separation mechanism 150. However, in the present invention, when a sufficient installation space for the transport unit can be secured, the transport unit is set in a direction opposite to the transport direction. When displacing, you may make it make a coin detach | leave by dropping a coin naturally in the site | part which an accommodation recessed part faces below.
　　　１　硬貨処理装置
　　１ａ　入金部
　　１ｂ　収納部
　　１ｃ　出金部
　　１０　搬送ユニット
　１０ａ　搬送経路
　　１１　レール部
　　１２　搬送部
　１２ａ　保持部
　　１３　判別部
　　１４　返却部
　　１５　振分部 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Coin processing apparatus 1a Depositing part 1b Storage part 1c Withdrawal part 10 Conveyance unit 10a Conveyance path 11 Rail part 12 Conveyance part 12a Holding part 13 Discriminating part 14 Return part 15 Sorting part

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  1. 　入金された硬貨を金種毎に収納する一方、出金指示によって収納する硬貨を払い出す硬貨処理装置において、
    　前記入金された硬貨を１枚ずつ所定の搬送経路に沿って上方に向けて搬送し、その搬送途中に判別部により硬貨の金種が判別されることを許容し、かつ該硬貨を金種毎に振り分ける搬送ユニットを備えたことを特徴とする硬貨処理装置。     While storing the received coins for each denomination, in the coin processing device for paying out the coins stored according to the withdrawal instruction,
    The deposited coins are transported upward one by one along a predetermined transport path, and the denomination of the coins is allowed to be discriminated by the discriminating unit during the transport, and the coins are separated for each denomination. A coin processing apparatus comprising a transfer unit that distributes to each other.
  2. 　前記搬送ユニットは、
    　前記搬送経路を構成するレール部と、
    　前記硬貨を１枚ずつ保持する保持部が無端状に連結されて構成され、前記レール部に沿って変位する搬送部と
    　を備えたことを特徴とする請求項１に記載の硬貨処理装置。     The transport unit is
    A rail portion constituting the conveyance path;
    The coin processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a holding unit that holds the coins one by one and connected endlessly, and a transport unit that is displaced along the rail unit.
  3. 　入金された硬貨を金種毎に収納する一方、出金指示によって収納する硬貨を払い出す硬貨処理装置において、
    　前記入金された硬貨を１枚ずつ所定の搬送経路に沿って上方に向けて搬送し、その搬送途中に鑑別部により硬貨の真偽及び金種が鑑別されることを許容し、かつ正貨として鑑別された硬貨を金種毎に振り分ける搬送ユニットを備えたことを特徴とする硬貨処理装置。     While storing the received coins for each denomination, in the coin processing device for paying out the coins stored according to the withdrawal instruction,
    The deposited coins are transported upward one by one along a predetermined transport path, and the authenticity and denomination of the coins are allowed to be discriminated by the discriminating unit during the transport, and as a true coin A coin processing apparatus comprising a transport unit that sorts identified coins by denomination.
  4. 　前記搬送ユニットは、前記鑑別部を通じて偽貨と鑑別された硬貨を払い出すことを特徴とする請求項３に記載の硬貨処理装置。 4. The coin processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the transport unit pays out coins that have been identified as fake coins through the discrimination unit.
  5. 　前記搬送ユニットは、
    　前記搬送経路を構成するレール部と、
    　前記硬貨を１枚ずつ保持可能な複数の保持部が無端状に連結されて構成され、前記レール部に沿って変位する搬送部と
    　を備えたことを特徴とする請求項３に記載の硬貨処理装置。     The transport unit is
    A rail portion constituting the conveyance path;
    The coin processing according to claim 3, further comprising: a plurality of holding portions that can hold the coins one by one and connected in an endless manner, and a transfer portion that is displaced along the rail portion. apparatus.
  6. 　前記搬送部は、前記鑑別部の鑑別領域を通過させる場合には、前記保持部の外部に硬貨を位置させた状態で該保持部に設けられた突部にて該硬貨を押圧して搬送することを特徴とする請求項５に記載の硬貨処理装置。 When the conveyance unit passes the identification area of the identification unit, the conveyance unit presses and conveys the coin with a protrusion provided on the holding unit in a state where the coin is positioned outside the holding unit. The coin processing apparatus according to claim 5.
  7. 　前記保持部は、硬貨の搬送方向の下流側を臨む部分に形成され、かつ先端に向かうに連れて厚みが漸次小さくなる突起部を備えたことを特徴とする請求項５に記載の硬貨処理装置。 6. The coin processing device according to claim 5, wherein the holding portion includes a protrusion portion formed at a portion facing the downstream side in the coin conveyance direction and gradually decreasing in thickness toward the tip. .
  8. 　前記保持部は、前記硬貨を収容する収容域を有し、前記搬送部が変位する場合に該収容域に収容される硬貨を押圧する押圧部分の前記収容域を臨む作用面が内方に向かうに連れて漸次突出する態様で傾斜していることを特徴とする請求項７に記載の硬貨処理装置。 The holding part has an accommodation area for accommodating the coin, and when the transport part is displaced, the working surface facing the accommodation area of the pressing portion that presses the coin accommodated in the accommodation area is directed inward. The coin processing device according to claim 7, wherein the coin processing device is inclined in such a manner that it gradually protrudes along with.
  9. 　前記押圧部分は、外方側端部において前記作用面に連続する窪部が形成されていることを特徴とする請求項８に記載の硬貨処理装置。 9. The coin processing device according to claim 8, wherein the pressing portion is formed with a recess continuous with the working surface at an outer side end.
  10. 　前記窪部は、湾曲状を成すことを特徴とする請求項９に記載の硬貨処理装置。 10. The coin processing device according to claim 9, wherein the recess is curved.
  11. 　前記搬送部は、前記鑑別部の鑑別領域を通過させる場合には、前記保持部の外部に硬貨を位置させた状態で該保持部に設けられた突部にて該硬貨を押圧して搬送するものであり、
    　前記鑑別領域を通過した硬貨が前記突部に押圧された状態で曲がりながら搬送される領域に、前記鑑別部により偽貨と鑑別された硬貨を通過させる開口が形成されたことを特徴とする請求項５に記載の硬貨処理装置。     When the conveyance unit passes the identification area of the identification unit, the conveyance unit presses and conveys the coin with a protrusion provided on the holding unit in a state where the coin is positioned outside the holding unit. Is,
    An opening for passing coins that have been identified as fake coins by the discrimination part is formed in an area where the coins that have passed through the discrimination area are conveyed while being bent while being pressed by the protrusion. Item 5. The coin processing device according to item 5.
  12. 　前記搬送ユニットは、前記搬送部が前記搬送方向とは反対側に変位する場合に、前記硬貨を自身の収容域に収容した状態で上方に向けて移動する前記保持部に対し、該保持部から硬貨を離脱させる離脱機構を備えたことを特徴とする請求項１１に記載の硬貨処理装置。 When the transport unit is displaced in the direction opposite to the transport direction, the transport unit moves from the holding unit to the holding unit that moves upward in a state where the coin is stored in its own storage area. The coin processing apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising a detaching mechanism that detaches the coin.
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