JPH07249154A - Vending machine coin return device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] An object of the present invention is to provide a coin returning device which is easy to perform a refund operation and which does not affect the arrangement of product selection buttons or the mutual spacing of product selection buttons. [Structure] When the coin slot forming member B having the coin slot C formed therein is rotated, the return operation part H of the coin mechanism E is operated via the transmission means T, and the coin mechanism E performs a refund operation. carry out.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a coin returning device for a vending machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art On a customer service surface A of a vending machine, a coin slot C formed by a coin slot forming member B as shown in FIG.
Is provided and the coin D inserted from the coin slot C
Are sent to the coin mechanism E. A chute F is provided between the coin slot C and the coin mechanism E as shown in FIG.

A refund knob G is provided adjacent to the coin slot C on the customer service surface A. When the refund knob G is operated, the pin G2 planted in the lever G1 attached to the support shaft of the refund knob G is rotated like a virtual line as shown in FIG. Return mechanism H of coin mechanism E
A slide lever J biased upward by a spring I is provided between the return knob G and the refund knob G. When the pin G2 rotates to a virtual line position, the return operation portion H of the coin mechanism biases the spring I. The coin mechanism E is configured to refund the received coin D to the return port (not shown) by being pushed downward by the slide lever J against the coin.

[0004]

In such a conventional structure, when the user who has inserted the coin D from the coin insertion slot C has an intention to refund, the user is placed at a position adjacent to the coin insertion slot C. You have to find out the refund knob G that is located.

Further, since vending machines tend to have a large number of selections and a large number of product selection buttons must be provided on the customer service surface A, the refund knob G is arranged with the product selection buttons and the mutual spacing between the product selection buttons. There is a problem that limits are added.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a coin returning device which is easy to refund and does not affect the arrangement of product selection buttons or the mutual spacing of product selection buttons.

[0007]

A coin returning device of the present invention is a vending machine provided with a coin mechanism for processing a coin received from a coin slot of a coin slot forming member provided on a customer service surface, It is characterized in that the coin input port forming member is rotatably supported, and a transmission means for operating the return operation part of the coin mechanism in conjunction with the rotation of the coin input port forming member is provided.

[0008]

According to this structure, when the coin slot forming member having the coin slot is rotated, the return operation section of the coin mechanism is operated via the transmission means, and the coin mechanism performs the refund operation. To do.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. It should be noted that components having the same functions as those of the conventional example shown in FIGS.

1 and 2 show a first embodiment. The coin insertion port forming member B having the coin insertion port C formed therein is rotatably supported with respect to the customer service surface A between a solid line position and an imaginary line position. The coin D inserted from the coin insertion port C of the coin insertion port forming member B is inserted into the coin mechanism E via the chute F. Between the pin G3 of the coin input port forming member B and the return operation part H of the coin mechanism E, a transmission means for operating the return operation part H of the coin mechanism E in conjunction with the rotation of the coin input port formation member B. As T, a slide lever J biased upward by a spring I is provided, and the coin slot forming member B is biased by the spring I to a solid line position.

With this configuration, when the user rotates the coin slot forming member B to the virtual line position, the pin G3
Is rotated to the imaginary line position, the return operation portion H of the coin mechanism is pressed downward by the slide lever J against the bias of the spring I, and the coin mechanism E is returned to the return opening (not shown). Refund D. A coin insertion port forming member B in which the coin insertion port C into which the coin D is inserted is formed
You can get a refund just by operating, making the refund operation easier than before.

3 and 4 show a second embodiment. In this embodiment, the refund can be received by pushing in the coin slot forming member B. The coin insertion port forming member B and the chute F are integrally assembled and supported so as to be movable with respect to the customer service surface A in the withdrawal direction. The coin insertion port forming member B is urged by the spring I in the protruding direction. Between the chute F and the return operation part H of the coin mechanism E, a spring I is provided as a transmission means for operating the return operation part of the coin mechanism in conjunction with the withdrawal of the coin slot forming member.
A slide lever J urged upward by the roller L, a roller L attached to the upper end of the slide lever J, and an inclined surface M formed at the rear end of the chute F where the roller L abuts. Has been.

With this structure, when the user pushes the coin slot forming member B into the virtual line position, the chute F is released.
Moves backward to the imaginary line position, the slide lever J is pushed downward by the inclined surface M against the bias of the spring I through the roller L, and the coin mechanism E is returned to the return port (not shown). Refund D. Thus, the refund can be received only by operating the coin input port forming member B in which the coin input port C into which the coin D has been input is formed, and the refund operation is easier than in the past.

5 and 6 show a third embodiment. In the third embodiment, the transmission means of the second embodiment is changed to an electric type, and a switch N for detecting the backward movement of the chute F is provided, and the operation detection of the commodity selection button and the coin mechanism E are performed. As shown in FIG. 6, the sales control unit P that manages the payment of goods by reading the deposit amount reads the detection state of the switch N in # 1 as shown in FIG. 6, and if the chute F is in the retracted position, sales control in # 2. Part P instructs coin mechanism E to refund. In this case, the same effect as that of the second embodiment can be expected.

In the first embodiment, the rotation of the coin insertion opening forming member B is mechanically transmitted to the return operation portion H via the slide lever J, but like the third embodiment, the coin insertion is performed. The rotation of the mouth forming member B may be detected by a switch, and the sales control unit P may read the detection state of the switch N and instruct the coin mechanism E to refund.

In each of the above embodiments, the coin insertion port forming member B is used.
Although an example of supporting the rotatably or withdrawing was explained,
The same effect can be expected by configuring as shown in FIG. 7 or 8.

In the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the customer service surface A
Is provided with a rotatable operating body Q coaxial with the coin slot forming member B. When the operating body Q is rotated, the pin R planted at the rear end of the operating body Q pushes down the slide lever J shown in FIG. 2 and operates the return operating portion H of the coin mechanism E.

In the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the customer service surface A
Is provided with an operating body Q which is coaxial with the coin slot forming member B and is movable in the withdrawal direction with respect to the customer service surface A. When the operating body Q is pushed in, the lever S planted at the rear end of the operating body Q pushes down the slide lever J shown in FIG. 4 to operate the return operating portion H of the coin mechanism E.

FIG. 9 shows a sixth embodiment. In the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the chute F and the coin input port forming member B having the coin input port C formed on the fixed side, and the operating body Q has withdrawn and retracted, but the operation shown in FIG. In the example, the chute F is attached to the fixed side, the coin insertion port forming member B is supported so as to be able to move back and forth, and the lever S is formed at the rear part of the coin insertion port forming member B. It can be configured to push down J to operate the return operation part H of the coin mechanism E.

In the fourth to sixth embodiments, the movement of the operating body Q is mechanically transmitted to the return operation section H via the slide lever J, but like the third embodiment, the coin slot is formed. The rotation of the member B may be detected by a switch, and the sales control unit P may read the detection state of the switch N and instruct the coin mechanism E to refund.

[0021]

As described above, according to the present invention, the transmission means for rotatably supporting the coin slot forming member and actuating the return operation portion of the coin mechanism in conjunction with the rotation of the coin slot forming member. Or a transmission means for movably supporting the coin slot forming member in the withdrawal direction with respect to the customer contact surface and operating the return operation part of the coin mechanism in conjunction with the withdrawal of the coin slot forming member. Since it is provided, an operation part required for refund can be provided coaxially with the coin slot, the refund operation is easy, and it can contribute to the arrangement of the product selection buttons and the wide spacing between the product selection buttons. .

Further, the coin insertion port forming member is rotatably supported or is movable in the outgoing and retreating direction with respect to the contact surface, and a switch for detecting the movement of the coin insertion port forming member is provided. Since the control unit that detects the movement of the member and instructs the coin mechanism to refund,
Similar to the above, the refund operation is easy and can contribute to the arrangement of the product selection buttons and the wide spacing between the product selection buttons.

Further, an operating body that is rotatable coaxially with the coin slot forming member or movable in the outgoing and retreating direction with respect to the customer plane is provided on the customer service surface, and the coin mechanism is refunded in conjunction with the movement of the operation body. In the case where the transmission means for instructing is issued, the movement of the operating body is detected by the switch, and the switch detects the movement of the operating body and the control unit for instructing the refund to the coin mechanism is provided. It is easy to operate and can contribute to the arrangement of the product selection buttons and the wide spacing between the product selection buttons.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a customer service surface of a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the customer service surface of the embodiment viewed from the rear side.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a customer service surface of the second embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional view of a third embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a main part of the vending machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the main part of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the essential parts of the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the essential parts of the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a customer service surface of a conventional vending machine.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the conventional example as seen from the back of the customer service surface.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A Customer service surface B Coin slot forming member C Coin slot E Coin mechanism H Return operation unit Q Operation unit T Transmission means

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A vending machine equipped with a coin mechanism for processing coins received from a coin slot of a coin slot forming member provided on a customer service side, while supporting the coin slot forming member rotatably. , A coin return device for a vending machine, which is provided with a transmission means for operating the return operation part of the coin mechanism in conjunction with the rotation of the coin slot forming member. 2. In a vending machine equipped with a coin mechanism for processing the input coins received from the coin slot of the coin slot forming member provided on the customer side, the coin slot forming member is output to the customer side. A coin returning device for a vending machine, which is movably supported in the retreating direction and provided with a transmission means for operating the return operating portion of the coin mechanism in conjunction with the withdrawal and retraction of the coin slot forming member. 3. A vending machine equipped with a coin mechanism for processing coins received from a coin slot of a coin slot forming member provided on the customer side, wherein the coin slot forming member is rotatable or is provided on the customer side. On the other hand, a switch for supporting the movement in the withdrawal direction and a switch for detecting the movement of the coin slot forming member is provided, and a controller for detecting the movement of the coin slot forming member and instructing the coin mechanism to refund is provided. A coin-return device for the vending machine provided. 4. A vending machine equipped with a coin mechanism for processing coins received from a coin slot of a coin slot forming member provided on a customer side, wherein the customer side is coaxial with the coin slot forming member. The rotatable operation body of
A coin return device for a vending machine, which is provided with a transmission means for operating the return operation part of the coin mechanism in conjunction with the rotation of the operation body. 5. A vending machine equipped with a coin mechanism for processing coins received from a coin slot of a coin slot forming member provided on the customer side, wherein the customer side is coaxial with the coin slot forming member. A coin return device for a vending machine provided with an operation body that is movable in the withdrawal direction with respect to the customer service surface, and a transmission means that operates the return operation unit of the coin mechanism in conjunction with the withdrawal of the operation body. 6. A vending machine equipped with a coin mechanism for processing coins received from a coin slot of a coin slot forming member provided on a customer side, wherein the customer side is coaxial with the coin slot forming member. In addition to providing an operating body that can rotate or move in and out of the contact surface, a switch that detects the movement of the operating body is provided, and the switch detects the movement of the operating body and instructs the coin mechanism to refund. A coin returning device for a vending machine equipped with a control unit.