JPH0535477B2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed description of the invention]

[Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a coin settlement processing device suitable for settlement processing of large quantities of coins of many denominations. [Conventional technology] Financial institutions such as banks have separate deposit accounts for each of their business partners, such as transportation-related institutions such as railway companies and bus companies, and various amusement facilities, and deposits from these business partners are established separately. The company processes sales proceeds almost every day. By the way, due to the nature of the business partners mentioned above, a large amount of the money that is settled here is coins, and the reality is that these coins account for most of the sales proceeds. Moreover, in recent years, new
With the issuance of 500 yen coins, the proportion of these coins is increasing. Conventionally, a coin counting machine capable of exclusively counting such coins was prepared, and the coins collected from each business partner (usually placed in bags by denomination) were loaded into the machine at any time. This counting result is appropriately aggregated to accomplish the same payment process. Note that coin settlement processing using such coin counting machines usually requires that the coins to be settled be sorted by denomination in advance at each business partner, but this sorting is done manually. Whether the coins are sorted by coin type or by a well-known coin sorting and counting machine, there is no question here of how these customers sort the coins by denomination. The assumption here is that the coin settlement process is executed at a financial institution such as a bank where a large amount of coins placed in bags for each denomination are collected. [Problems to be solved by the invention] In the past, a person in charge had to carry a large number of coins of various denominations and load them into a coin counting machine repeatedly. This process could not be achieved, and considering the quantity and weight of these coins, the process required a great deal of labor. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a coin settlement processing device capable of processing the above-mentioned large quantities of coins of various denominations with high efficiency and with minimal effort. . [Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve these objectives, the present invention provides (a) one or more denominations for each denomination, each assigned a number for identification, and each coin inserted from the slot. (b) A reception area where coins sorted by denomination in advance are temporarily collected and an input port of each of these coin counting means are connected in a circular manner. (c) a coin conveyance truck on which coins classified by denomination are placed and travels on the coin conveyance path; (d) the reception area of the coin conveyance path and the respective coin counters; (e) position indicating means provided at locations corresponding to the input ports of the means and for instructing the coin conveying cart to the corresponding positions; (f) whether or not each of the coin counting means is in the process of counting, and the operation status of each coin counting means; (g) Based on the contents stored in the first and second storage means, the operation status of each coin counting means at the relevant time point is determined by the assignment. (h) a first input means into which denomination information regarding the coins placed on the coin carrier is input; (i) a second input means into which an identification code for a coin placed on the coin transport vehicle is input; (j) a third input means into which a travel command for the coin transport vehicle is input; a fourth input means into which a number assigned to each coin counting means is input; (l) the coin counting means is designated by inputting a number through the fourth input means;
The condition is that a travel command is issued through the third input means, and that it is confirmed that the designated coin counting means is truly inactive based on the stored contents of the second storage means. Then, based on the instruction information from the position indicating means, the coin conveying cart is caused to travel to the specified coin counting means, and the coins placed thereon are inserted into the slot of the specified coin counting means. (m) travel control means for controlling the coin transport vehicle to return to the reception area; and a third storage means that stores and holds the identification codes respectively corresponding to the identification codes inputted through the second input means. [Operation] As mentioned above, the coin counting means (a) has one coin counting method for each denomination.
A plurality of coin counting means are provided, each of which performs a counting process on coins of a specific denomination inserted from the input slot, and each of these coin counting means is assigned a number for identification in advance. In addition, the coin transport path in (b) above, the coin transport vehicle in (c), the position indicating means in (d), and the travel control means in (l) are temporarily divided into denominations in the reception area. It constitutes a coin conveying means for automatically conveying the collected coins to each of these coin counting means, and in particular, in the travel control means (l), number input through the fourth input means (k) above is performed. one of the coin counting means is designated by the above-described third input means; a running command is issued through the third input means of (j) above; and the designated coin counting means is stored in the second storage means. The travel control of the coin transport vehicle in (c) is executed based on the AND condition that it is confirmed that the coin transport vehicle is truly not in operation. In this case, inputting the number through the fourth input means in (k) above means the number of each coin counting means displayed through the display means in (g) above, the corresponding denomination information, and the information at that time. This is done by the operator himself based on confirmation of the operation status of the coin counting means, so this coin transport control is highly efficient and makes good use of the operator's judgment of the situation each time. Highly flexible payment processing can now be realized. Moreover, since the coin transport vehicle is not allowed to run until it is confirmed that the designated coin counting means is truly inactive based on the memory contents of the second storage means, in the unlikely event that the operator Even if an incorrect number is entered, the safety of the counting data can be ensured well. As mentioned above, the information displayed through the display means (g) is the number assigned to each coin counting means, the number of each coin counting means stored in the first storage means (e) "Coin counting means number - denomination information - operating status" formed each time based on the denomination setting information and the operation status information of each coin counting means stored each time in the second storage means in (f) ”
This is the corresponding display information. Then, in this coin settlement processing device, the coins are further conveyed to the coin counting means through such conveyance control,
Each counting data of the counted coins is the first one in (h) above.
The denomination information entered through the input method and (i) above
and the identification code input through the second input means, respectively, are stored and held in the third storage means (m) above. Thereby, by aggregating the stored data in accordance with the above-mentioned identification code, the above-mentioned settlement process for each customer or office can be easily accomplished. [Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the coin settlement processing device according to the present invention, a plurality of coin counting means are provided for each denomination and perform a counting process for each coin of a specific denomination. On the other hand, through each means constituting the coin transport means, the first and second storage means, the display means, and further the third and fourth input means, coin transport can be carried out in a safe, highly efficient, and highly flexible manner. When realized, each count data by these coin counting means is separately stored and held in correspondence with the denomination information and identification code inputted through the first and second input means. Therefore, no matter how large the amount of coins and how many denominations of coins there are, it is possible to settle them with minimal effort and with high efficiency. [Embodiment] FIGS. 1 to 3 show the configuration of an embodiment of a coin payment processing device according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, 1000 is a coin counting and processing device, and the processing device 1000 is used for each denomination of a 1 yen coin, a 5 yen coin, a 10 yen hard coin, a 50 yen coin, a 100 yen coin, a 500 yen coin, etc. Multiple i.e. 16 in this case so that the counting can be performed on each part of the coin.
It is configured to include counting devices 1010 to 1160. Note that these first to sixteenth counting devices 10
10 to 1160 are assigned denominations to be counted in advance depending on the switching mode of denomination selection switches KS, and here, as an example, first and second counting devices 1010
- 1 yen coin at 1020, 3rd to 5th counting device 1
5 yen coins are placed between 030 and 1050, 10 yen coins are placed between the 6th and 8th counters 1060 and 1080, and 10 yen coins are placed between the 9th and 8th counters.
11 50 yen coins are placed on counters 1090 to 1110.
100 yen coins are placed in the 12th to 14th counting devices 1120 to 1140, and the 15th and 16th counting devices 1150 to
Assume that 500 yen coins are allocated to 1160 and 500 yen coins, respectively. In addition, in FIG. 1, 2000 is determined based on the denomination data of the coin to be settled and the identification code for identifying the business partner or its business office, etc. inputted by the operator's appropriate operation. A central controller 3000 that centrally controls the embodiment device controls the drive mode of the coin transport carts 3310 and 3320 that move on the transport path CP based on commands sent from the central controller 2000. Further, 4000 is a conveyor device that conveys the coins CN counted and bagged by the coin counting and processing device 1000 as shown by the arrow in the figure, and 5000 is Conveyor device 400
This is a weighing device that makes a final check of the coin CN count value transported by 0 by its weight. The coins CN that have been weighed are transported by a transport vehicle CY and stored in a safe (not shown). In addition, the above-mentioned coin transportation trolleys 3310 and 33
20 is a magnet provided on the side of the conveyance path CP as shown in the figure to correspond to the position of each counting device.
While detecting the MG with an appropriate magnetic detection element, it reaches the target counting device position instructed by the coin transport command device 3000, and furthermore, upon reaching the target position, the hopper CHP is 2
It tilts as shown in the figure and operates to transfer the carried coins to the designated hopper SHP of the counting device. FIG. 2 shows the above-mentioned coin transport trolley 3310.
This is a front view showing the state in which the coin is being transferred to the twelfth counting device 1120 (see FIG. 1). However, this specific control mode will be explained in detail later. FIG. 3 shows the electrical configuration of the device according to the embodiment, and the functions of the above-mentioned parts will be explained in more detail below with reference to FIG. 3. First, each counting device in the coin counting processing device 1000 is as follows, taking the first counting device 1010 as an example.
a coin counting section 1011 that counts coins inserted into the hopper SHP and outputs this counting data to the central control device 2000; and the denomination selection switch.
A denomination setting unit 1012 outputs information indicating the denomination to be counted by the counting device selected by the KS to the central control unit 2000, and detects, for example, by optical means, that a coin has been inserted into the hopper SHP. or when the operator operates a manual start button (not shown) of the counting device, an appropriate motor is driven to separate the coins one by one and transfer them to the coin counting section 1.
011, or when the coin counting unit 1011 is not counting coins even though the counting device has been operating for a predetermined time, detecting this fact and stopping the driving of the counting device. A drive control unit 1013 that comprehensively controls the drive related to coin counting of the counting device and outputs a signal indicating the operating status to the central control unit 2000, and prevents jammed coins or abnormal coins during counting in the coin counting unit 1011. (For example, a counterfeit coin, a coin that is significantly soiled or deformed, a coin of a different denomination, etc.), the abnormality detection unit 10 detects this and prompts the drive control unit 1013 to make an emergency stop of the counting device.
14. When the above-described abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection unit 1014, a notification unit 101 notifies the operator of this by lighting a lamp as appropriate or emitting an alarm sound through a buzzer or the like.
5, and the bag attached to the counting device (see Figure 2) is filled with the coins counted in a predetermined manner by the device, and as a result, the coins are stored manually or automatically by an appropriate mechanism (not shown). When the bag containing coins is exchanged with another empty bag (the bag containing coins is sent to the conveyor device 4000), if this is done manually, the bag is removed from the cylinder of the counting device, and the bag is replaced with another empty bag. After moving the CNB in the direction of the arrow shown in Figure 1 and sealing the bag appropriately, it is placed on the conveyor device 4000) This is detected by a limit switch, etc., and the drive control described above indicates that the next coin counting is possible. section 1013 and central control device 2
000, each counting device 1 is configured to have a bag change detection section 1016 for notifying the bag exchange detection section 1016.
010 to 1160 are configured to exchange necessary data with the above-mentioned central control unit 2000 via the bus line BL. Note that in this embodiment, each of these counting devices 1010 to 11
60 executes the above-described coin counting operation using 4000 coins as one counting unit, and once the counting of 4000 coins is completed, the counting operation is temporarily stopped and the bag is replaced. The central processing unit 2000 also connects the coin counting processing device 1000 and the conveyor device 400 via interfaces 2210, 2220, and 2230.
0. A CPU 2100 that centrally controls the embodiment device by exchanging data with the lightweight device 5000 and the coin transportation command device 3000 or sending necessary commands to these devices, and various data necessary for payment processing. Operation unit 2 for inputting commands, commands, etc.
300, a storage unit 240 for storing counting data transmitted from the coin counting processing device 1000;
0, a display section 2500 for visually displaying the contents input on the operation section 2300 and the contents stored in the storage section 2400 as necessary, and a printing section 2600 for printing these contents as necessary. It is configured. Note that in this embodiment, the operation section 2300 has the above-mentioned 1 yen and 5 yen.
``Denomination key'' to specify each denomination of yen, 10 yen, 50 yen, 100 yen, 500 yen, ``numeric keypad'' to input the required numerical value, ``numeric keypad'' to enter the identification code indicating the business office. "Business office key" which is operated beforehand when inputting it with "", and "Business partner key" which is similarly operated before inputting the identification code indicating a client with "numeric keypad". , a "machine number key" that is operated when inputting the machine number of a counting device that is not in operation using the "numeric keypad", and a "start key" that prompts the coin transport trolleys 3310 and 3320 to start traveling. ”,
It is assumed that the storage unit 2400 has a "date key" that is operated when inputting a date using the "numeric keypad" and a "clear key" that is operated when correcting these input data.
is a storage area as shown in Tables 1 to 3 below,
In other words, a set denomination storage area (Table 1) for storing the denomination to be counted for each counting device set and assigned by the denomination selection switch KS, and the corresponding denomination storage area outputted from the drive control section. A flag is set based on the signal indicating the operating status of each counting device (if it is in operation, the flag is set to "1", and if it is not in operation, the same flag is set to "0"). A working status storage area (Table 2) that stores the working status, and a settlement data storage area that stores the counting data by the coin counting processing device 1000 in correspondence with the identification code and denomination data input on the operation unit 2300. (Table 3), and the necessary contents are stored and held in the manner shown in the table based on the write control of the CPU 2100.

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Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A coin counting means, which is provided for each denomination, is provided with one or more coins, each is assigned a number for identification, and performs counting processing on coins of a specific denomination inserted from the respective slots; a coin transport path that connects in a circular manner a reception area where coins sorted in advance by denomination are temporarily collected and the input ports of each of these coin counting means; a coin transport vehicle that travels on a coin transport path; and a coin transport system provided at a location corresponding to the reception area of the coin transport path and the input port of each of the coin counting means to instruct the coin transport vehicle to the corresponding position. a position indicating means; a first storage means in which denomination information set for each of the coin counting means is stored in correspondence with each coin counting means; and each of the coin counting means is in the process of counting. a second storage means in which the operation status at each time is stored in correspondence with each coin counting means, and based on the contents stored in these first and second storage means, display means for identifying and displaying the operating status of each of the coin counting means at the relevant point in time together with the assigned number and its corresponding denomination information; and inputting denomination information about the coins placed on the coin transport vehicle. a first input means into which an identification code for a coin placed on the coin transport vehicle is input; and a third input means into which a travel command for the coin transport vehicle is input. and a fourth input means into which a number assigned to each of the coin counting means is input, and the third input means is designated by inputting a number through the fourth input means. on the condition that the travel command is issued through the memory of the input means of the second storage means, and that it is confirmed that the designated coin counting means is truly inactive by the contents of the second storage means. Based on the instruction information from the position indicating means, the coin conveying cart is caused to travel to the specified coin counting means, and the coins placed thereon are thrown into the input slot of the specified coin counting means, and then a traveling control means for controlling the coin transport vehicle to return to the reception area; and counting data counted by each of the coin counting means to the denomination information inputted through the first input means and the second input. A coin settlement processing device comprising: third storage means that stores and holds the identification codes respectively corresponding to the identification codes inputted through the means;