JPH0150000B2 - - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (a) Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a coin acceptance control device for a vending machine.

(b) Conventional technology Generally speaking, when money is inserted into a vending machine,
After that, until the selection operation of the purchased product is not performed,
When a customer requests the return of the inserted currency, the amount of the inserted currency is returned. There are two cases in which the amount of input currency is returned: as often seen in the processing of banknotes and high-value coins, the amount of input currency is returned as the input currency itself, which is temporarily held in the storage unit after acceptance, and the same type of coin is returned from the coin storage unit that received the input coin. There are two ways to return the item in currency. However, in recent years, due to the rise in the price of automatically sold products, the acceptable range of input amounts has increased, and it has become impossible to pay out in the same type of currency that was inserted when returning the device.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 57-209593 discloses that when one inserted banknote is held and another banknote is inserted, if this banknote amount can be returned in a lower currency, then one By holding a banknote and introducing the other banknote into the collection box, both of the banknotes will be accepted.If the customer requests the return of the inserted banknote in this state, the banknote will be returned and the banknote will be returned. It is disclosed that the amount of one banknote is paid out in low denomination money. However, as the amount of money that can be accepted increases, the number of types of currency that can be accepted must also increase, and it is impossible due to space constraints to provide a coin storage section for each type of currency. If the currency amount can be paid out in a lower currency,
The method adopted is to introduce this into the collection box. However, when such an acceptance method is applied to the above-mentioned prior art, there are the following drawbacks.

For example, if the bill accepted by the banknote validator is 1,000 yen, and the type of currency introduced into the collection box is 500 yen coins, then if there are 10 or more 100 yen coins for change but less than 15 coins, then 100 yen coins are accepted. It is assumed that the change signal is output. If you insert two 1,000 yen bills now, a 100 yen change signal is output, so one 1,000 yen bill can be dispensed with a 100 yen coin, so one is accepted and one is passed through the bill validator. Hold. If you insert another 500 yen coin in this state, the change signal is generated, so the 500 yen coin is accepted and inserted into the collection box. However, when the customer requests a return in this condition, the deposited amount of 2,500 yen is returned in one 1,000 yen bill and 100 yen coin.
I returned it with 15 coins, but I didn't have enough 100 yen coins. At this time, the missing 100 yen coin is a lower level coin.
Payment is made in 50 yen coins or 10 yen coins, but if these coins run out of change, a situation may arise in which the amount invested is not completely returned.

(C) Problems to be Solved by the Invention As described above, according to the prior art, when the input money is directly introduced into the collection box, the amount of the money is sometimes not guaranteed.

In view of the above points, the present invention provides an acceptance control system that determines whether the amount of a currency type to be introduced into a direct collection box can be guaranteed and determines whether to accept the currency type.

(d) Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the money acceptance control device according to the present invention can input a plurality of money types, and among these money types, the money acceptance control device according to the present invention When a type of currency that is not equipped with a dispensing device for dispensing money is inserted, a vending machine that directly introduces the currency into a collection box as direct input currency can dispense a currency type other than the directly input currency type. A means for detecting the number of coins, a means for calculating the input amount by adding and counting the input coin amount, and a means for determining whether the required number of coins to be paid out to pay out the amount obtained by subtracting the selling price from the input amount is within the payout possible number. a sellability determination means for determining the possibility of sale of the product at the sales price; and a method that normally prohibits the acceptance of the currency of the direct input currency type, and when the saleability determination means determines the possibility of sale; ,
a direct entry determination means that determines whether the direct deposit amount can be paid out based on the number of coins obtained by subtracting the required number of coins from the payout number, and if it can be paid out, cancels the prohibition on accepting the direct deposit currency type; Becomes,
The sale possibility determining means determines the possibility of sale even when the selling price is essentially "0" yen, and when the direct entry determining means is "0" yen and all the selling prices set in the vending machine. When the prohibition on the acceptance of money of the direct entry money type is released and the money of the direct entry money type is inserted, the inserted money is introduced into the money collection box.

(e) Effect When money is inserted into a vending machine, the inserted amount is calculated, but the direct entry determination means prohibits the acceptance of direct entry currency types, and even if money is inserted, it is not calculated as the inserted amount. . When the input amount is calculated, the sellability determining means determines whether the required number of coins to be paid out to pay out the amount obtained by subtracting the selling price from the input amount is within the payable number of coins for the currency type other than the direct input currency type. Determine the possibility of selling the product at the relevant sales price. Also, the means to determine whether it can be sold is essentially “0”
The possibility of selling is also determined for the selling price of yen, but this is nothing but a determination of whether the invested amount itself can be returned. If the coins can be sold, the direct entry determining means determines whether the necessary number of coins can be paid out from the number of coins that can be paid out, and if it is possible to pay out the coins, the prohibition on accepting the direct entry currency type is lifted. Then, when the direct input determination means releases the prohibition on accepting direct input currency type coins for "0" yen and all selling prices set in the vending machine, and the direct input currency type coin is inserted, this currency It is accepted by the vending machine and introduced into the collection box.

In other words, the total amount of the actual input amount and the direct input amount assuming additional input can be refunded in a currency type other than the direct input currency, and even if you purchase a product with this total amount, the change will not be directly received. Only when money can be paid out in a type of money other than money, when money is actually input directly, it is directed to the income box. Therefore, we only accept direct deposits if we can determine in advance whether the amount can be guaranteed.

(F) Embodiment Figure 2 shows a money processing mechanism that sorts input coins and distributes them to four appropriate channels depending on their suitability.In this example, the coins are ¥500, ¥100, ¥50, and ¥ Each of the 10 coins is distributed. A coin passage 2 communicating with the coin slot 1 is equipped with measurement sensors S ₁ , S ₂ , S that form an oscillating magnetic field and measure characteristics such as the material, plate thickness, and outer diameter of the coin based on the degree of influence caused by passage of the coin. ₃ is placed. A genuine coin gate 16 is arranged at the rear of the coin passage 2, and the genuine coin gate 16 emerges from the base plate 12 depending on the authenticity of the sorted coin and directs the coin to the genuine coin passage 8 or the return passage 9. Introduce. That is,
As shown in the side view of FIG. 3, a return passage 9 is formed between the outer cover 10 and the partition plate 11, and a genuine currency passage 8 is formed between the partition plate 11 and the base plate 12.
When the drive solenoid 13 is not operating, the genuine coin gate 16 protrudes to close the genuine coin passage 8 and introduce the coin into the return passage 9, and
During operation, the genuine coin gate 16 is adapted to introduce the exiting coin into the genuine coin passage 8. Note that FIG. 2 shows a state with the outer cover 10 removed. Specie aisle 8
A partition plate 19 is provided below the partition plates 11 and 1.
A first genuine currency passage 20 is formed between the partition plate 19 and the substrate 12, and a second genuine currency passage 21 is formed between the partition plate 19 and the substrate 12. FIG. 4 shows the state with the partition plate 11 removed, and FIG. 5 shows the state with the partition plate 19 removed. The coin gate 17 is pivoted at one end and has a drive arm 22 attached to the other end, and normally closes the first genuine coin passage 20, but the drive arm 22 is moved toward the board 12 by the operation of the drive solenoid 14. When exiting, the second genuine currency passage 21 is closed. Further, the first genuine coin passage 20 is connected to the first introduction passage 23 and the second introduction passage 2 by the coin gate 18.
The second genuine coin passage 21 is branched into a third introduction passage 25 and a fourth introduction passage 26 by a coin gate 18. Coin passage slit 2
The coin gate 18 having the number 7 formed therein is configured to move in and out of a hole 28 formed in the partition plate 19 by the operation of the drive solenoid 15. Normally, the coin gate 18 is located such that the coin passage slit 27 is above the fourth introduction path 26, and at this time, the second introduction path 24 is closed by the coin gate 18. In this state, the coins introduced into the first genuine coin passage 20 roll laterally and are introduced into the first introduction passage 23, and the coins introduced into the second genuine coin passage 21 pass through the coin passage slit 27 and are introduced into the fourth coin passage 23. It is introduced into the introduction path 26 by falling.
When the drive solenoid 15 operates and the coin gate 18 exits, the coin passage slit 27 exits toward the substrate 12 side, the second introduction path 24 is opened, and the fourth introduction path 26 is closed by the coin gate 18. Ru. In this state, the coins introduced into the first genuine coin passage 20 are directly introduced into the second introduction passage 24, and the coins introduced into the second genuine coin passage 21 roll laterally and pass through the third passage 24.
It is introduced into the introduction path 25. The coins introduced into the genuine coin passage 8 through sorting after sorting are sorted into four ways depending on their type.
The ¥10, ¥50, and ¥100 coins sorted to 25 and 26 are respectively led to predetermined coin pipes, and the ¥500 coins sorted to the introduction path 23 are guided to the collection box. That is, in this example, the 500 yen coin is the direct deposit currency. A coin dispensing device is installed below each coin pipe, and ¥10, ¥50, and ¥100 coins can be dispensed as needed.
¥500 coins cannot be dispensed.

FIG. 1 shows a control device according to the invention in block form, in which the coin sorting device 30 has measuring sensors S ₁ , S ₂ ,
The measurement signal from S ₃ is used to determine the suitability and type of the inserted coin, and depending on the determination result, gate 16,
17, 18 each drive solenoid 13, 14, 15
In addition to controlling the
Outputs money signals a, b, c, and d according to ¥100 and ¥500. The input amount calculation device 31 receives money signals a,
At the occurrence of b, c, and d, the input money amount is added and counted to calculate the input amount. The input number calculating device 36 has a number counting section for each coin type of ¥10, ¥50, and ¥100, and receives coin signals a, b,
In response to c, the number of coins inserted for each type of coin is added and counted. Each of the above-mentioned coin pipes corresponding to ¥10, ¥50, and ¥100 coins is equipped with a change detector that detects the presence or absence of change by checking whether a predetermined number of coins or more are stored in each coin pipe. The information output device 32 outputs information D 1 on the effective number of change payouts for each coin type of ¥10, ¥50, and ¥ ₁₀₀ depending on the presence or absence of out-of-change signals E ₁ , E ₅ , and E ₁₀ from the change detector. . In this example, each change detector detects the presence or absence of change in the pipe based on 10 pieces of change, and when the change information output device 32 generates an out-of-change signal for that currency type, the change information output device 32 outputs information D on the number of coins that can be paid out. "0" is output as ₁ , and "10" is output as payout valid coin number information D ₁ if no change out signal is generated. The selling price setting unit 33 has a selling price set for each product type, and outputs selling price information _D2 . Payout number calculation device 34 is ¥10, ¥50, ¥100
For each coin type, the payout number storage unit M ₁ ,
M ₅ and M ₁₀ , and the number of coins inserted and the effective number of coins to be paid out for each coin type are added and stored as the number of coins that can be paid out. The sellability determination device 35 calculates the difference between the input amount information D ₃ in the input amount calculation device 31 and the sales price information D ₂ in the sales price setting unit 33,
It is determined whether this difference can be paid out based on the number of payable coins stored in the payout number calculating device 34, and the possibility of selling the product is determined. Then, when the product is available for sale, the sellability determination device 35 outputs a sellability signal for the product at that selling price, and as is already well known, the vending machine starts selling by operating the product selection switch corresponding to the product. Do this. The direct entry determination unit 37 determines whether or not direct entry coins can be accepted when a sellable signal is generated in the sale availability determination device 35, and in this example, the acceptance of 500 yen coins is determined. Normally, the direct entry determination unit 37 is operated by the coin sorting device 30.
A ¥500 acceptance prohibition signal e is outputted to the machine, and when this signal is input, the coin sorting device 30 performs a return process even if the inserted coin is a proper ¥500 coin. That is, even if the coin sorting device 30 identifies a ¥500 coin, it holds the genuine coin gate 16 in a state protruding from the base plate 12 and introduces the coin into the return path 9 in the same manner as in the case of counterfeit coins. Furthermore, when determining whether the product can be sold, the sellability determination device 35 outputs information on the number of coins that must actually be paid out when selling this product to the payout number calculation device 34, and the calculation device 34 subtracts this number from the store number. and store it. Upon generation of the sellable signal, the direct entry determination unit 37 determines whether the amount based on the number of coins stored by the payout number calculating device 34 is ¥500 or more after the saleable determination is made, and if it is ¥500 or more, a ¥500 acceptance prohibition signal is issued. The configuration is such that the output of e is stopped.

To accept ¥500 coins, use the input amount calculation device 31
Assuming that an additional ¥500 coin is inserted with the input amount calculated in decide. In other words, the change can be paid out in coin types with a total amount of less than ¥500, and the change can be paid out in coin types with a total amount of less than ¥500 when a product is purchased with this total amount. It is. The condition determines the possibility of returning the input amount including the additional input of ¥500, and when a product of ``0'' yen is purchased, change can be paid out in a coin type of less than ¥500. Determine by

As described above, according to the present invention, the possibility of selling the product is determined by determining whether the difference between the input amount and the product selling price can be paid out based on the number of change that can be dispensed in the vending machine, and the product is sold. If possible, subtract the number of change that must be paid out for the sale of the product from the number of coins that can be paid out, and if the amount calculated by the number of coins that can be paid out after subtraction is 500 yen or more, it is determined that 500 yen coins can be accepted. It is. Then, the present invention makes such a determination for all selling prices and "0" yen set in vending machines, and in all cases it is 500 yen.
If it is possible to accept coins, we will decide to accept ¥500 coins.

A more specific operation will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, we will discuss whether or not two 100 yen coins are inserted into the 100 yen coin pipe, and 12 100 yen coins are currently stored in the 100 yen coin pipe, and it is possible to accept an additional 500 yen coin. In this case, the input amount calculation device 31 calculates 200 yen, and the input amount calculation device 34 counts “2” in the input number counter M ₁₀ for 100 yen.

In step S1, the sale availability determining device 35 subtracts the selling price from the input amount of the input amount calculation device 31 to calculate the amount of change when a sale occurs. First, the selling price is set to "0" yen. Perform the calculation when . Therefore, the sellability determination device 35 sets 200 yen as the calculated amount.

In step S2, the payout number calculation device 34
is the information on the effective number of coins to be paid out from the change information output device 32
The number of coins that can be paid out is calculated from _D1 and the input number information _D3 from the input number calculation device 36. In this case, the change detector on the ¥100 coin pipe is out of change signal E ₁₀
is not output, and the change information output device 32 outputs 10 coins as payout valid coin number information _D1 . Therefore, the payout number calculation device 34 is concerned with ¥100 coins.
12 coins are calculated as the number of coins that can be paid out and stored in the payout number storage unit _M10 . Also, the payout number calculation device 34
similarly calculates the number of coins that can be paid out for ¥50 and ¥10 coins, but neither ¥50 nor ¥10 coins are inserted, and change information is output depending on the presence or absence of out-of-change signals E ₁ and E ₅ . The effective payout number information D ₁ output from the device 32 is stored as the payout possible number in the payout number storage units M ₁ and M ₅ as is.

In step S3, the sellability determination device 35 stores the calculated amount of 200 yen in the payout number storage units M ₁ , M ₅ , M _{10 .}
It is determined whether the payout is possible based on the number of payable coins stored in ¥10, ¥50, and ¥100. That is, the sellability determination device 35 determines ¥100 from the calculated amount.
¥50 and ¥10 are subtracted within the range of payoutable coins with priority given to the highest amount, and when the subtracted amount becomes "0" yen, it is determined that the ticket can be sold. In this example, the sale is determined for the selling price of "0" yen, and since the input amount of 200 yen can be paid out from the payout number of 12 coins of 100 yen, a refund is possible.

If it is determined to be sellable, in step S4, the sellability determination device 35 outputs information _D4 on the required number of coins to be paid out, determined in the saleability determination process, to the payout number calculation device 34. In this example, two 100 yen coins are the required number of coins to be paid out, and the payout number calculating device 34 subtracts two coins from the stored number of coins in the payout number storage unit _M10 to store 10 coins.

In step S5, the direct entry determination unit 37 determines whether ¥500 can be paid out based on the number of payable coins stored in the payout number calculating device 34. In this example, since up to 10 coins of 100 yen can be paid out, it is determined that 500 yen can be paid out, and in step S6, it is determined that 500 yen coins can be accepted for "0" yen. That is, even if an additional 500 yen coin is inserted in the current state of the input amount, it is determined that this total amount can be returned in coins other than 500 yen coins.

In step S7, the direct entry determination unit 37 is "0".
Determine whether it has been decided to accept ¥500 coins for yen and all sales prices.

Then, returning to step S1, the sellability determination device 35 subtracts the first selling price of the selling price setting section 33 from the input amount of the input amount calculating device 31. For example, if the selling price of the first item is 150 yen, the sellability determination device 35 sets the amount of change to 50 yen.

In step S2, the payout number calculation device 34
calculates the number of coins that can be paid out for each of ¥100, ¥50, and ¥10, and stores them in the payout quantity storage units M ₁₀ , M ₅ , and M ₁ .
As mentioned above, the number of ¥100 coins that can be paid out is 12, but for ¥50 coins, the corresponding coin pipe has 10 coins.
Assuming that more than ¥50 coins are stored, 10 coins are stored in the payout number storage unit _M5 .

In step S3, the sellability determining device 35 determines whether the calculated amount of 50 yen can be paid out based on the number of payable coins stored in the payout number calculating device 34. In this example, it is possible to pay out the calculated amount from the payoutable number of 50 yen, and it is determined that it is possible to sell for a selling price of 150 yen.

In step S4, the sellability determining device 35 outputs one ¥50 coin as the required number information _D4 .
Therefore, the payout number calculating device 34 subtracts 1 from the number of stored coins in the payout number storage unit _M5 .

In step S5, the direct entry determination unit 37 determines whether ¥500 can be paid out based on the number of payable coins stored in the payout number calculating device 34. In other words, if an additional 500 yen coin is inserted with the current amount of input, even if a product worth 150 yen is purchased with this total amount, it will be determined whether change can be paid out in a coin other than 500 yen coins. Since up to 12 coins of ¥100 can be paid out, ¥500 can be paid out, and in step S6, it is decided to accept ¥500 coins for a selling price of 150 yen.

Then, in step S7, the direct entry determination section 37
determines whether it has been decided to accept ¥500 coins for “0” yen and all sales prices.

By repeating the above process, if it is determined that 500 yen coins are accepted for all sales prices from 1st to nth according to the type of product sold by the vending machine, the process moves from step S7 to step S8. In step S8, it is determined whether it has been decided to accept 500 yen coins for "0" yen and all sales prices, and if all are accepted, in step S9, a 500 yen acceptance prohibition signal e is output to the coin sorting device 30. Stop. Therefore, when the coin sorting device 30 determines that the coin is a 500 yen coin, it moves the coin gate 16 out of the board 12 and guides it to the coin passage 8, and then moves the coin gate 17 to the drive solenoid 14. The coin is moved and the ¥500 coin is accepted into the collection box.

When ¥500 is added to the input amount calculation device 31 for accepting ¥500 coins, the process starts again from step S1, but at this time, the input amount calculation device 31 does not contain any information.
700 yen is calculated.

In the process from step S1, the input amount is 700
This determines the acceptance of "0" yen and 500 yen coins at all sales prices. In this case, the number of ¥100 coins that can be paid out is 12,
Regarding "0" yen, it is determined that it can be sold because 700 yen can be paid out with 100 yen coins, and 5 coins are stored in the payout number storage unit _M10 by subtracting the required number of payout pieces 7 from the required number of payout pieces 12. Store. Then, when it comes to step S5 as a result of the judgment that it is possible to sell, the direct entry judgment section 3
7 is "0" because it is possible to pay out ¥500 with the payout number stored in the payout number storage unit _M10 .
Decided to accept ¥500 coins for yen.

Next, the possibility of sale is determined for all sales prices from the first to the nth, and if the sale is possible, the possibility of paying out ¥500 is determined. For example, if the selling price is 150 yen, the sellability determination device 35 sets 550 yen as the calculated amount. Since the number of ¥100 coins that can be paid out is 12, and up to 10 ¥50 coins can be paid out with change, it is determined that 550 yen can be paid out and this product can be sold, and the number of ¥ ₅₀ coins that can be paid out is determined to be sellable. Subtract the required number of payout pieces 5 from the required number of payout pieces 12 and store 7 pieces, and store the payout number storage part M ₅
To do this, subtract 1 from the required number of cards that can be paid out, 10, and store 9 cards. Then, upon determining that it is possible to sell, the direct entry determination unit 37 determines the possibility of paying out ¥500, but in this case, it is possible to pay out ¥500 with the number of payable coins stored in the payout number storage unit _M10 . decided to accept 500 yen coins for the sales price of 150 yen.

When it is decided to accept 500 yen coins for other sales prices through the same process, the direct entry determination unit 37 continues to stop outputting the 500 yen acceptance prohibition signal e. Therefore, even if the next 500 yen coin is inserted, the coin sorting device 30 will introduce it into the collection box.

When the second 500 yen coin is accepted, when the input amount calculation device 31 calculates 1200 yen, the determination process begins and the sellability determination device 35 first performs a sellability determination for "0" yen. In this case, 1200 yen can be paid out with 12 pieces of 100 yen coins, so it is determined that it can be sold, and the number of pieces to be paid out is subtracted from the required number of pieces to be paid out, 12, and the value is set to 0 in the payout number storage unit _M10 . Store sheets. Then, upon determining that it is possible to sell, the direct entry determination unit 37 determines the possibility of paying out ¥500, but in this case, the number of stored coins in the payout number storage unit is “0”, so it cannot be paid out. Decide whether or not to accept ¥500 coins.

Then, the possibility of sale is determined for all sales prices from the first to the nth, and if the sale is possible, the possibility of paying out ¥500 is determined. Even if it is determined through this judgment operation that ¥500 can be paid out for all sales prices, it is not possible to pay out ``0'' yen, so in step S9, the direct entry determination unit 37 sends a ¥500 acceptance prohibition signal e. is output to the coin sorting device 30. Therefore, the coin sorting device 30
When the third 500 yen coin is inserted, the system can only pay out up to the second 100 yen coin at the time of return, so when the third 500 yen coin is detected, the genuine coin gate 16 is 12 and lead to the return passage 9.

In this example, if ¥500 cannot be paid out within the payable number of ¥100 coins, ¥500 coins will not be accepted, but the amount insufficient to pay out with ¥100 coins will be paid out within the payable number of ¥50 and ¥10. If possible, it may be possible to accept ¥500 coins.

As described above, the present invention provides the input amount calculation device 3
When a direct deposit coin of 500 yen is inserted while the amount is being calculated in 1, it is determined in advance whether or not to accept it. This determination is based on the input amount calculated by the input amount calculation device 31 and the input amount of ¥500.
This is done based on whether the total amount can be paid in a coin type of less than 500 yen, and if the product is purchased with this total amount, change can be paid out in a coin type less than 500 yen. It is. Coins of ¥500 or more,
For example, a vending machine into which 1,000 yen bills can be inserted is equipped with a bill recognition device, so that once a bill is inserted, the bill can be returned at any time until the product sales operation begins. Therefore, when 1,000 yen is being calculated in the input amount calculating device 31 when a 1,000 yen bill is inserted, 10 or more 100 yen coins are inserted into the coin pipe (however,
If you have all the ¥50 and ¥10 change coins available (less than 14 coins), you can sell all items with a selling price of 1,000 yen or less. If ¥500 is inserted in this state,
At the time of return, the 1,000 yen banknote held in the banknote recognition device can be returned, so it can be handled by dispensing 5 100 yen coins.
When paying out change, you have to pay out in 100 yen coins because they accept 1,000 yen bills due to sales.
Depending on the sales price, we may not be able to provide change. However, in the present invention, when a 1,000 yen bill is inserted and it is determined whether a product with a selling price of 200 yen can be sold, the number of 100 yen coins that can be paid out is 10 to 8.
Since the number of coins is subtracted to become two coins, it is determined that it is impossible to pay out 500 yen in the acceptance judgment of the 500 yen coin.
Therefore, the acceptance of 500 yen coins can be prohibited, and the above-mentioned problem can be prevented.

(g) Effects of the Invention According to the present invention, even if direct deposit money is further inputted with the current input amount, this total amount can be returned in money other than direct deposit money, and even if the product is purchased. Control is performed so that when direct deposit money is inserted, it is accepted only when change can be paid out in money other than direct deposit money. Therefore, when directly received money is accepted, this can be guaranteed. Moreover, since the acceptance of directly deposited coins is determined using the sellability determination process when the input amount is received, the determination process is not only easy but also reliable.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the control according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a front view of the coin sorting device according to the invention, Fig. 3 is a side sectional view of the main parts, and Fig. 4 shows the outer cover and partition plate. FIG. 5 is a front view of the main part with another partition plate removed, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation. 30... Coin sorting device, 31... Inserted amount calculation device, 34... Payout number calculation device, 35... Sellability determination device, 37... Direct entry determination unit.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. Multiple money types can be inserted, and if a type of money is inserted that is not equipped with a dispensing device for dispensing money of that money type, that money will be directly inputted as direct input money. In a vending machine installed in a cash collection box, there is a means for detecting the number of coins that can be dispensed of a currency type other than the directly input currency type, a means for calculating the input amount by adding and counting the input currency amount, and a means for calculating the input amount from the input amount. a sellability determining means for determining the possibility of selling the product at the selling price based on whether the required number of coins to be paid out to pay out the amount obtained by subtracting the amount is within the above-mentioned payable number; Acceptance is prohibited, and when the sale possibility determining means determines the possibility of sale, it determines whether the direct deposit amount can be paid out based on the number of coins that can be paid out minus the required number of coins to be paid out. and a direct entry determining means that lifts the prohibition on accepting the direct entry currency type if the money can be withdrawn, and the sale permission determining means determines the possibility of sale even when the selling price is essentially "0" yen. , when the direct entry determining means cancels the prohibition on accepting money of the direct entry currency type in the case of "0" yen and all the selling prices set in the vending machine, the money of the direct entry currency type is inserted. and a money acceptance control device for introducing the input money into the money collection box.