JPH03260892A - Coin processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce the full height of a coin processor and to make it compact by respectively linking an upper-step group composed of an insert port, change check part, false coin distribution part and distribution part horizontally with a low-step group composed of a pay-out part and return port by using a belt. CONSTITUTION:The coin processor is composed of an insert port 1 of coins C, change check part 3 equipped with a change check belt 2, plate-shaped false coin distribution part 4 to be opened on the lower surface, distribution part 7 equipped with a distribu tion belt 5 and distribution gates 6 by denominations, tube-shaped housing part 8 by denominations, and pay-out part 9 at the lower end of the housing part, etc. There is a shoot 12 under the false coin distribution part 4 and this is linked to a return port 11. The plate-shaped false coin distribution part 4 can be turned around a pin 22 and when opening the part 4 by a solenoid 23 and a link 24, false coins fall down into the shoot 12. In the case of regular coins, the false coin distribution part 4 is closed by a spring 25 without exciting the solenoid 23 and the coins are conveyed to the distribution part 7. Thus, although the structure is simple, the gravity is utilized for the distribution part, housing part and pay-out part, and there is height difference between the insert port and the return port only for the height of the housing part. Then, the space to be utilized is increased.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] This invention is installed in a vending machine, etc., and sorts and sorts coins inserted from an input slot, stores them in a storage section by denomination, and collects coins as needed. The present invention relates to a coin processing device that dispenses change, etc. from a storage section to a return slot in response to a change, and further relates to a coin processing device that distinguishes genuine coins from counterfeit coins and removes inserted counterfeit coins to a return slot.

[Conventional technology]

Conventional coin processing devices have a coin input slot, a coin validation part, a sorting part, a storage part, a payout part, and a coin return port arranged downward in sequence, and the coins processed in each part are processed using vertical force. (For example, Fig. 1 of Japanese Patent Publication No. 1-15111 (hereinafter referred to as Document 1)).

The sorting or checking method of the coin checking section is mechanical (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 5
Publication No. 4-8594, Document 2> or electronic type (for example, Japanese Patent Publication No. 48879/1987 (Document 3) and Japanese Patent Publication No. 63/1988)
Publication No. 18794 (Reference).

4)) is known.

The structure of the distribution section is as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 60-243784 (Document 5) and Utility Model Application No. 138514/1982, and the structure of the storage section and dispensing section is as described in the above-mentioned document 1, Baka Tokko Sho 61- The one shown in Publication No. 41035 (Document 6) is known.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

In the conventional technology that utilizes gravity as shown in FIG. 1 of Document 1, a height difference corresponding to the total height of the coin processing device inevitably occurs between the input port and the return port. For this reason, there is a problem in that it is not possible to set the height of the input slot and return slot that is convenient for customers who purchase products from vending machines. Even if the return slot is set to the correct position, the return slot is still too low and the customer is likely to have to lower his/her posture and bend over to grab the change.

An object of the present invention is to provide a compact coin processing device that reduces the difference in height between an input port and a return port, and has a low overall height.

[Means to solve the problem]

The coin processing device of Invention 1 is a coin processing device equipped with a coin input port, a coin validation section, a counterfeit coin sorting section, a sorting section, a storage section for each denomination, a payout section, and a coin return port, from the coin verification section to the counterfeit currency sorting section; and the sorting section;
A check belt for horizontal conveyance, a sorting belt, and a payout belt are installed in the payout section, respectively, and the input slot, the coin check section, the counterfeit money sorting section, and the sorting section are connected to each other. the sorting section, the storage section, and the dispensing section are sequentially connected downwardly, the dispensing section and the return opening are sequentially coupled horizontally, and the counterfeit currency distributing section is sequentially connected horizontally. The section and the return port are connected by a chute.

In the coin processing device of invention 2, in invention 1, the coin verification belt and the distribution belt are integrated into a verification distribution belt, and the coin verification distribution belt is placed on the top surface of the coins being conveyed. It is something to do.

[Effect]

In invention 1, the sorting section, the storage section, and the dispensing section are sequentially connected downward to utilize gravity, but the upper group consisting of the input slot, coin validation section, counterfeit coin sorting section, and sorting section is Since the lower group consisting of the dispensing section and the return port are connected horizontally in sequence using belts, the actual height difference H between the input port and the return port is approximately the same as the height of the storage section. The input slot is located close to the return slot. The counterfeit coins determined to be counterfeit by the coin verification section fall down the chute from the counterfeit coin sorting section and are removed to the return slot, so there is no need to drive either the sorting belt or the payout belt.

Horizontal here does not mean completely horizontal;
It suffices if they are slanted and facing the horizontal direction.In particular, if the payout belt near the return port and the coin validation belt are raised in the conveying direction, the input port and return port will be closer together and the height difference will be H.
shrinks.

In invention 2, in addition to the effect of invention 1, since the coin validation belt and the distribution belt are integrated into the coin validation distribution belt stretched over the upper surface of the coin, the drive motor is shared. However, since the coins are stretched over the top surface of the coins, the structure of the distribution section is a window hole type shown in Reference 5 or a distribution plate that opens on the bottom surface of the conveyor.

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a front view of the coin validation section in FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective front view in a different state;
The figure is a transparent side view of the vicinity of one storage section in FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 is a partially transparent side view of the state shown in FIG. 5 in a different state.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, the configuration of the coin processing device is roughly divided into a coin C input slot 1, a coin verification section 3 equipped with a coin verification belt 2, a plate-shaped counterfeit coin distribution section 4 that opens on the bottom, and a counterfeit coin distribution section 4 that opens on the bottom. Sorting section 7 equipped with a minute belt 5 and sorting gates 6 (68 to 6d) for each denomination
, a tube-shaped storage section 8 (8a to 8d) for each denomination, a dispensing section 9 at the lower end of the storage, a dispensing belt 10, and a return port 11. A chute 12 is provided below the counterfeit money sorting section 4. and is connected to the return port 11.

Further, referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the coin validation belt 2 is stretched around a pair of pulleys 21a and 21b, and is driven by a motor (not shown).

The coin verification unit 3 may be an electronic type as described in the above-mentioned documents 3 or 4, which verifies coins by utilizing the fact that the actance of the coil near the coin being conveyed differs depending on the denomination, or a photoelectric type. A method that measures the external shape of a coin or a method that uses both methods is adopted.

A plate-shaped counterfeit currency sorting section 4 can be rotated around the bin 22, and when opened by a solenoid 23 and a link 24, the counterfeit currency Cc is dropped into a chute 12 and removed into a return port 11. If it is a genuine coin, the solenoid 23 is not energized and the spring 25 moves the counterfeit coin sorting section 4.
is closed and the coins are conveyed to the sorting section 7. In addition, coin verification belt 2
is stretched to the top of the counterfeit coin sorting section 4, but if the conveyance speed is sufficient, if it is stretched close to the end of the coin verification section 2, the counterfeit coin sorting section 7 will be stretched due to inertia.
This means that genuine coins are conveyed to the counterfeit currency sorting section 4, and the counterfeit currency sorting section 4 is actually stretched. When the conveyance is fast, the counterfeit money sorting section 4 may be opened downward and at the same time, the connector 26 between it and the sorting section 7 may be raised.

Further, referring to FIG. 5, the pair of pulleys 2 of the distribution section 7
There are distribution gates 6 (26a to 26d) for each denomination above the distribution belt 5 stretched between 7a and 27b. In the lower position, the coins are passed through, and in the lower position, the coins are pushed out to the side of the sorting belt 5. At each position where coins are pushed out, there is a tubular storage section 8 (88 to 8
d) is open and stores falling coins. When it is full, money is collected from the money collection port 40 to a money collection box (not shown).

By the way, if the structure of the sorting gate 6 is used for the counterfeit currency sorting part,
The tube of counterfeit coins may be connected to the return port 11 as a chute, or conversely, the structure of the counterfeit currency sorting section 4 may be used to sort each denomination. Sorting by window holes arranged in order from the smallest diameter to the largest diameter may be adopted for sorting each denomination according to the diameter of the denomination.

In this type of device that allows the sorted coins to fall downward,
The sorting belt is stretched so as to be in contact with the top surface of the coins.

The second invention relates to a system in which such a sorting belt is stretched over the upper surface of coins, and can be made into a coin validation sorting belt that integrates a coin validation belt and a sorting belt.

Returning to FIG. 5 again, a dispensing section 9 is provided at the lower end of the tubular storage section 8. The dispensing unit 9 has a dispensing plate 31 on a fixed coin receiver 30 with a notch, similar to the above-mentioned document 1 or 6, and a cam plate 33 of a motor 32 collects coins C.
is dispensed onto the dispensing bell) 10 as shown in FIG. Naturally, dispensing operates based on commands for each storage section 8 according to the change required.In addition to the motor provided for each tube as shown in the figure, one motor is used for all denominations, and dispensing It is also possible to adopt a known structure in which the plates are individually operated or not operated by solenoid pins.

To explain the modification of the above structure, the coin verification belt 2 and the coin verification part 3 may be tilted upward in the conveying direction, and the payout belt 10 may be tilted upward in the conveyance direction.
If you place an idler pulley near the exit of the belt and tilt it upward in the transport direction (the coins will pass between the belt and the idler pulley), the input port 1 and the return port 11
The height difference H becomes smaller as the height difference H becomes closer. Each of the sorting belt 5 and the dispensing bell 10 may be tilted slightly upward in the transport direction as a whole to the extent that sorting and dispensing are not impaired. Depending on the conditions of installation in a vending machine, it is also preferable to arrange the sorting belt 5 and the dispensing belt 10 at right angles to the coin validation belt 2 to make the depth smaller and the width wider when viewed from the input slot side. Get results.

〔Effect of the invention〕

The coin processing device of this invention group includes a coin input slot, a coin validation section, a counterfeit coin sorting section, a sorting section, a storage section for each denomination, a payout section, and a coin return port. from the coin verification section to the counterfeit currency sorting section; and the sorting section;
A check belt for horizontal conveyance, a sorting belt, and a payout belt are installed in the payout section, respectively, and the input slot, the coin check section, the counterfeit money sorting section, and the sorting section are connected to each other. the sorting section, the storage section, and the dispensing section are sequentially connected downwardly, the dispensing section and the return opening are sequentially coupled horizontally, and the counterfeit currency distributing section is sequentially connected horizontally. Since the section and the return port are connected by a chute, the distribution section, the storage section, and the dispensing section utilize gravity and have a simple structure, but at least the input port and the return port are connected to each other by a chute. This has the effect of making it easier for customers to insert coins and receive change, and to increase the space available for arranging vending machine product samples around the installation of the coin processing device. effective.

Invention 2 further has the effect that the coin validation belt and the sorting belt become an integrated coin validation distribution belt, which simplifies the structure of the connecting portion including the drive system.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a front view of the coin validation section in FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective front view in a different state;
The figure is a transparent side view of the vicinity of one storage section in FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 is a partially transparent side view of the state shown in FIG. 5 in a different state. 1... Input slot, 2... Coin checking belt, 3... Coin coin section, 4... Counterfeit coin sorting section, 5... Sorting belt, 6a-6
d...Distribution gate, 7...Distribution section, 88-8d...
- Storage section, 9... Dispensing section, 10... Dispensing belt, 1
1... Return port, 12... Chute, 23.28a,
28d...Solenoid, 35i1 1Is1 Figure 2 Figure 4

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1) A coin processing device comprising a coin input port, a coin validation section, a counterfeit coin sorting section, a sorting section, a storage section for each denomination, a payout section, and a coin return port, comprising: from the coin verification department to the counterfeit money sorting section; and the sorting section;
A check belt for horizontal conveyance, a sorting belt, and a payout belt are installed in the payout section, respectively, and the input slot, the coin check section, the counterfeit money sorting section, and the sorting section are connected to each other. the sorting section, the storage section, and the dispensing section are sequentially connected downwardly, the dispensing section and the return opening are sequentially coupled horizontally, and the counterfeit currency distributing section is sequentially connected horizontally. A coin processing device characterized in that the coin processing unit and the return port are connected by a chute. 2) The coin processing device according to claim 1, wherein the coin verification belt and the distribution belt are integrated into a verification distribution belt, and the coin verification distribution belt is placed on the top surface of the coins being conveyed. A coin processing device characterized by: