EP2023300A1 - Coin device with several coin tubes - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a coin device with a plurality of coin tubes for receiving and dispensing coins according to claim 1.
- Coin machines designed for the return of change contain a number of so-called coin tubes for storing the coins, in which the coins are stacked in columns.
- the coins are sorted sorted according to examination and authenticity fed to the Münztuben and removed at the bottom by a suitable Ausierevorraum again.
- the payout includes a Auslichit or a Ausiereschieber that, powered by motor, the ausschiebt the lowest coin from the Münztube and a return channel zu concept.
- the coin tubes have a diameter that allows the inclusion of coins with different diameters, as far as a certain over- or undersize is not exceeded or fallen below.
- the information is important, how many coins are in the respective coin tubes. So it is known to assign the coin tubes a blank and a full sensor. The empty sensor indicates that no change is to be paid out of the coin tubes. The full sensor prevents the further stacking of coins, which are then directed instead directly into the cash register. It is also known to electronically count the number of stored and dispensed coins in electronic coin machines (tube counter). However, the values determined by the tube counters do not always agree with the actual ones. It is therefore also known to continuously measure the level in Münztuben, for example via a distance or reflection measurement or the like. It is also known to associate the tubes with a plurality of sensors spaced apart in order to more accurately detect the level. With the help of the sensors, it is easier to correct incorrect values in the tube counter.
- the invention has for its object to provide a coin device with multiple coin tubes and a working optical level measurement for individual coin tubes, in which the structural and equipment cost is significantly reduced.
- a single optical transmitting element is provided for a measurement plane of all coin tubes, which is connected via transmission light guide with openings of the coin tubes.
- a transmitting element for example an LED thus generates light for one level of all coin tubes. If four measurement planes are provided for the coin tubes and a total of six coin tubes are available, only four transmission elements are required for twenty-four optical paths. Although corresponding optical fibers between the transmitting elements and the entry points to the Münztuben required, but these can be easily produced by plastic injection molding.
- An embodiment of the invention provides that the transmission light conductors of a measurement plane of all coin tubes are integrally formed.
- a common transmission optical fiber section can be performed in the vicinity of the Münztubenloces, the transmitting light conductor section forks into two subsections at the end, each of which is associated with a measurement plane of a Münztube.
- the feed point of the transmitted light element in the light guide according to one embodiment of the invention is preferably lenticular.
- the feed-in points of the transmit light guides are approximately on a line one above the other.
- the transmission optical fibers are held on a common holder.
- the holder may be formed according to a further embodiment of the invention of rod-shaped sections, which are integrally formed with the light guides.
- the holder may, according to a further embodiment of the invention at the lower end pins for attachment to a lower base for the coin tubes.
- a receiving element on the opposite side or on the transmitter side, such as from EP 1 465 122 A2 has become known.
- a receiving light guide is arranged, which has a Empfangseinspeßeddling in each measurement plane of the Münztube and one end of the receiving light guide is associated with an optical receiving element.
- the optical receiving element is associated with the upper end of the receiving light guide. In this embodiment of the invention, only six receiving elements for twenty-four optical links are required.
- the upper ends of the receiving light guides have light exit surfaces which are aligned to light entry surfaces of other receiving optical fiber sections on the transmitting side of the coin tubes and the other ends of the receiving optical fiber each an optical receiving element assigned.
- the optical receiving elements are in the same range as the transmitting elements. They can therefore be arranged according to a further embodiment of the invention on a common circuit board.
- the optical paths between the upper light exit surfaces and light entry surfaces are guided according to an embodiment of the invention preferably via openings in the upper portions of the associated Münztuben.
- the coin tubes can be arranged very close to each other, so that a space-saving design is achieved.
- the control device controls the transmission elements in succession, so that the evaluation device can assign the light signals, which are received by the optical reception elements, to the respective activated transmission elements.
- the scanning of the transmitting elements can be initiated by various processes, for example, when a Einsortiervorgang is completed in the Münztuben, after the start of a sales process, after the end of a sales process, after the start of a return operation or after the operation of a query switch.
- FIGS. 1 . 2 and 5 six coin tubes 10 to 20 of a money changer not shown are shown.
- the coin tubes 10 to 20 are arranged in pairs, ie the tubes 10 and 12, the tubes 14 and 16 and the tubes 18 and 20 each form a pair.
- Each coin tube pair is mounted on a base 22, 24 and 26 at the lower end.
- the base 24 is slightly higher than the base 22, 26, which are arranged in a plane.
- the tube pairs form a U-arrangement in plan view, as is apparent from Fig. 5 results.
- the upper ends of the tubes 10 to 20 are open, so that coins can be stacked on a sorting device, not shown, of the coin device.
- the sockets 22 to 26 are not assigned to payout devices which push out the respective lowest coin from a coin column in a coin tube.
- the bottom of the coin tubes 10 to 20 has a slot, such as at 30 in Fig. 5 shown.
- FIGS. 1 to 4 an arrangement is shown, with the aid of the level in the tubes 10 to 20 can be determined in four height-spaced measurement levels, with the aid of optical links.
- the formation of the optical routes can best be determined by the FIGS. 3 and 4 explain.
- FIGS. 3 and 4 are seen at 32 to 38 feed points for the light not shown LEDs.
- the feed points are lenticular in order to focus the light of the LED.
- the feed points 32 to 38 are integrally formed with light guide sections 40 to 54, wherein the light guide sections 40 to 52 are directed to one side and the light guide sections 42 to 54 to the other side.
- the optical fiber sections 40 to 54 are substantially in a vertical plane.
- the ends of the optical fiber sections 40 to 54 are forked, as at 56, 58 is shown to the light guide section 46.
- the subsections 56, 58 of all optical fiber sections 40 to 54 thus form the planes at which an optical path is established in the coin tubes 10 to 20. Accordingly, the subsections 56, 58 of all optical fiber sections 40 to 54 are associated with openings of the coin tubes 10, 12 and 18, 20, respectively, at 60 in FIGS FIGS. 1 and 2 can be seen.
- Fig. 4 and Fig. 1 shows, from the light guide sections 40 to 54 further subsections 60, 62, which are aligned with openings 64 in the coin tubes 14, 16.
- the light guide subsections 60, 62 are higher by the amount relative to the light guide subsections 56, 58, by which the coin tubes 14, 16 are raised relative to the coin tubes 10, 12 and 18, 20, respectively.
- an optical path is established in the coin tubes 10 to 20 in the same height in four measurement planes by light beams which are fed by the LEDs via feed points 32 to 38 in the optical fiber sections 40 to 54, perpendicular to the axis of the coin tubes 10 to 20 be directed.
- the individual optical fiber sections 40 to 54 are held together by rod-shaped holders 66, 68.
- the optical fiber sections 40 to 54 including the feed points 32 to 38 are made in one piece from a suitable photoconductive material by injection molding, wherein the rod-like brackets 66, 68 mitgeformt in one piece.
- pins 70, 72 are formed, with which the entire arrangement, as shown in FIG Fig. 4 is shown, can be attached to the sockets 22, 26.
- pins are also provided on the underside of the light guide section 52 and 54, one of which can be seen at 74 for the purpose of cooperating with the base 24.
- Fig. 3 are three Empfangslichtleitercrue 76, 78, 80 shown. These will, as in the FIGS. 1 and 2 shown arranged in a gusset between adjacent coin tubes. The attachment takes place with the aid of pins 82, 84 and 86, respectively.
- Each light guide of the receiving light conductor pairs 76 to 80 has four light entry sections 88, 90, 92 and 94.
- the light entry sections 88 to 92 of each of the light guides of the light guide pairs 76 to 80 are each arranged on a light pipe subsection 56, 58 diametrically opposite to a coin tube 10 to 20. In the sections 88 to 94 thus enters the light of the light elements, which is irradiated via the feed points 32 to 38, when the optical path is not interrupted by a coin column.
- the light introduced into the light guides of the pairs of receiving light guides 76 to 80 is "collected” in them.
- At the upper end of the receiving fiber pairs with light exit portions 96, 98 are provided, which direct the light diametrically back into the respectively associated coin tube 10 to 20, through a corresponding opening in the respective coin tube 10 to 20, as shown in the FIGS. 1 and 2 can be seen.
- the exit sections 96, 98 diametrically opposite light entry sections 100, 102 via corresponding rod sections of the holder of the in the FIGS. 3 and 4 connected arrangement shown connected. They have light entry surfaces for receiving the light from the exit sections 96, 98 of the optical fibers of the receiving fiber pairs 76 to 80.
- the light received at this point reaches six light exit surfaces 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112 and 114.
- the exit surfaces 108 to 110 are located approximately in one plane, while the exit surfaces 104, 106 are also in a plane above it.
- These surfaces 104 to 114 are associated with optical receiving elements (not shown), for example phototransistors.
- a circuit arrangement is shown with four LEDs 120, 122, 124 and 126. They are controlled via four terminals 128 serially. As already mentioned, the LEDs 120 to 126 are assigned to the feed points 32 to 38. There are also six phototransistors 128, 130, 132, 134, 136 and 138 which can be interrogated via the terminals 140. The phototransistors 128 to 138 are associated with the exit surfaces 104 to 114.
- the LED 120 when the LED 120 is activated, light passes through the feed point 32 to the optical fiber portion 40 to the subsections 56, 58, so that in the plane of the corresponding subsections 56, 58, a light beam is directed perpendicular to the axis through the coin tubes 10, 12 , Depending on whether there are coins in the coin tubes in the height of this plane, either the light beam is shaded or reaches a receiving section 88 of the receiving fiber pairs 76 to 80. The received light reaches the exit sections 96, 98 of the receiving fiber pairs 76 to 80 and there back across the associated coin tube 10 or 12 to the associated receiving section 100, 102. Thereby, the associated phototransistor, for example, 128 excited, which emits a signal in a corresponding scan.
- the associated phototransistor for example, 128 excited, which emits a signal in a corresponding scan.
- the scanning and activation of phototransistors or LEDs is performed by a suitable control device, not shown.
- the evaluation of the signals of the phototransistors is performed by a suitable evaluation device, not shown.
- the electronic parts, such as the LEDs 120 to 126, the phototransistors 128 to 138 and other circuit parts are located on a circuit board which is located between the coin tubes 10, 12 and 18, 20 near the coin tubes 14, 16 such that the LEDs to the feed points 32 to 38 and the phototransistors to the exit surfaces 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112 and 114 are aligned.
- the fill levels can therefore be empty and full and filled to 50 or 75% in the case of the coin tubes 10 to 20.
- the query may vary depending on the desired operation. It can be started, for example, after sorting coins or with a sales transaction or after a sale, etc ..
- optical fiber sections 40 to 54, the receiving fiber pairs 76 to 80 and the receiving sections 100, 102 are composed of straight lines, where at the points where a deflection of the light is required, prisms for the corresponding deflection, for example are arranged at an angle of 90 °. This is in the drawings, in particular the FIGS. 1 to 4 clearly visible.
- a bridge 150 is shown. It serves to receive a screw (not shown) with the arrangement according to Fig. 4 with an upper part 152 ( Fig. 1 ) can be connected to the tube holder, the latter having a hole 154 through which the screw is passed.
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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Münzgerät mit mehreren Münztuben zur Aufnahme und Ausgabe von Münzen nach dem Patentanspruch 1.The invention relates to a coin device with a plurality of coin tubes for receiving and dispensing coins according to claim 1.
Münzgeräte, die für die Rückgabe von Wechselgeld ausgelegt sind, enthalten zur Speicherung der Münzen eine Anzahl von sogenannten Münztuben, in denen die Münzen zu Säulen gestapelt aufgenommen werden. Die Münzen werden nach Prüfung und Echtheitsbefund sortiert den Münztuben zugeführt und am unteren Ende durch eine geeignete Auszahlvorrichtung wieder entnommen. Die Auszahlvorrichtung enthält einen Auszahlstift oder einen Auszahlschieber, der, motorisch angetrieben, die jeweils unterste Münze aus der Münztube ausschiebt und einem Rückgabekanal zuleitet. Die Münztuben haben einen Durchmesser, der die Aufnahme von Münzen mit unterschiedlichem Durchmesser ermöglicht, soweit ein bestimmtes Über- oder Untermaß nicht über- oder unterschritten wird.Coin machines designed for the return of change contain a number of so-called coin tubes for storing the coins, in which the coins are stacked in columns. The coins are sorted sorted according to examination and authenticity fed to the Münztuben and removed at the bottom by a suitable Auszahlvorrichtung again. The payout includes a Auszahlstift or a Auszahlschieber that, powered by motor, the ausschiebt the lowest coin from the Münztube and a return channel zuleitet. The coin tubes have a diameter that allows the inclusion of coins with different diameters, as far as a certain over- or undersize is not exceeded or fallen below.
Für den Betrieb derartiger Münzgeräte bzw. Geldwechsler ist unter anderem die Information von Bedeutung, wie viel Münzen sich in den jeweiligen Münztuben befinden. So ist bekannt, den Münztuben einen Leer- und einen Vollsensor zuzuordnen. Der Leersensor zeigt an, daß kein Wechselgeld mehr aus den Münztuben ausgezahlt werden soll. Der Vollsensor verhindert das weitere Einstapeln von Münzen, die dann statt dessen unmittelbar in die Kasse gelenkt werden. Es ist auch bekannt, bei elektronischen Münzgeräten die Zahl der eingespeicherten und abgegebenen Münzen elektronisch zu zählen (Tubenzähler). Die durch die Tubenzähler ermittelten Werte stimmen jedoch nicht immer mit den tatsächlichen überein. Es ist daher ferner bekannt, den Füllstand in Münztuben kontinuierlich zu messen, beispielsweise über eine Abstands- oder Reflexionsmessung oder dergleichen. Es ist ferner bekannt, den Tuben mehrere in der Höhe beabstandete Sensoren zuzuordnen, um den Füllstand genauer zu erfassen. Mit Hilfe der Sensoren ist es leichter möglich, falsche Werte im Tubenzähler zu korrigieren.For the operation of such coin-operated or money changers, among other things, the information is important, how many coins are in the respective coin tubes. So it is known to assign the coin tubes a blank and a full sensor. The empty sensor indicates that no change is to be paid out of the coin tubes. The full sensor prevents the further stacking of coins, which are then directed instead directly into the cash register. It is also known to electronically count the number of stored and dispensed coins in electronic coin machines (tube counter). However, the values determined by the tube counters do not always agree with the actual ones. It is therefore also known to continuously measure the level in Münztuben, for example via a distance or reflection measurement or the like. It is also known to associate the tubes with a plurality of sensors spaced apart in order to more accurately detect the level. With the help of the sensors, it is easier to correct incorrect values in the tube counter.
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Geldwechsler haben bis zu sechs Münztuben. Daher ist der Aufwand, der bei einer Anwendung der bekannten Füllstandsmessung zu treiben ist, relativ hoch. Werden für jede Münztube vier optische Strecken vorgesehen, ergibt dies bei sechs Münztuben vierundzwanzig optische Strecken mit jeweils vierundzwanzig Sende- und Empfangselementen. Außerdem ist der erforderliche Bauraum für die Verwirklichung der optischen Strecken relativ groß.Money changers have up to six coin tubes. Therefore, the effort to be driven in an application of the known level measurement, relatively high. If four optical paths are provided for each coin tube, this results in six coin tubes twenty-four optical links, each with twenty-four transmitting and receiving elements. In addition, the space required for the realization of the optical routes is relatively large.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Münzgerät mit mehreren Münztuben und einer auf optischem Wege arbeitenden Füllstandsmessung für einzelne Münztuben zu schaffen, bei der der bauliche und apparative Aufwand deutlich herabgesetzt ist.The invention has for its object to provide a coin device with multiple coin tubes and a working optical level measurement for individual coin tubes, in which the structural and equipment cost is significantly reduced.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is solved by the features of patent claim 1.
Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Münzgerät ist für eine Meßebene aller Münztuben ein einziges optisches Sendeelement vorgesehen, das über Sendelichtleiter mit Öffnungen der Münztuben verbunden ist. Ein Sendeelement, beispielsweise eine LED erzeugt mithin Licht für eine Ebene aller Münztuben. Sind vier Meßebenen für die Münztuben vorgesehen und insgesamt sechs Münztuben vorhanden, sind für vierundzwanzig optische Strecken lediglich vier Sendeelemente erforderlich. Zwar sind entsprechende Lichtleiter zwischen den Sendeelementen und den Eintrittsorten an den Münztuben erforderlich, diese können jedoch auf einfache Weise im Kunststoffspritzgussverfahren hergestellt werden.In the coin device according to the invention a single optical transmitting element is provided for a measurement plane of all coin tubes, which is connected via transmission light guide with openings of the coin tubes. A transmitting element, for example an LED thus generates light for one level of all coin tubes. If four measurement planes are provided for the coin tubes and a total of six coin tubes are available, only four transmission elements are required for twenty-four optical paths. Although corresponding optical fibers between the transmitting elements and the entry points to the Münztuben required, but these can be easily produced by plastic injection molding.
Eine Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sieht vor, daß die Sendelichtleiter einer Meßebene aller Münztuben einteilig geformt sind. Bei Paaren von nebeneinander angeordneten Münztuben kann ein gemeinsamer Sendelichtleiterabschnitt bis in die Nähe des Münztubenpaares geführt werden, wobei der Sendelichtleiterabschnitt sich am Ende in zwei Unterabschnitte gabelt, von denen jeder einer Meßebene einer Münztube zugeordnet ist.An embodiment of the invention provides that the transmission light conductors of a measurement plane of all coin tubes are integrally formed. In pairs of juxtaposed Münztuben a common transmission optical fiber section can be performed in the vicinity of the Münztubenpaares, the transmitting light conductor section forks into two subsections at the end, each of which is associated with a measurement plane of a Münztube.
Der Einspeisepunkt des Sendelichtelements im Lichtleiter ist nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung vorzugsweise linsenförmig. Die Einspeisepunkte der Sendelichtleiter liegen annähernd auf einer Linie übereinander.The feed point of the transmitted light element in the light guide according to one embodiment of the invention is preferably lenticular. The feed-in points of the transmit light guides are approximately on a line one above the other.
Nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die Sendelichtleiter an einer gemeinsamen Halterung gehalten. Die Halterung kann nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung von stabförmigen Abschnitten gebildet sein, die einteilig mit den Lichtleitern geformt sind. Die Halterung kann nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung am unteren Ende Zapfen aufweisen für die Anbringung an einem unteren Sockel für die Münztuben.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the transmission optical fibers are held on a common holder. The holder may be formed according to a further embodiment of the invention of rod-shaped sections, which are integrally formed with the light guides. The holder may, according to a further embodiment of the invention at the lower end pins for attachment to a lower base for the coin tubes.
Es ist denkbar, einer optischen Strecke jeweils ein Empfangselement auf der gegenüberliegenden oder auf der Senderseite anzuordnen, wie dies etwa aus
Bei der Anwendung der erfindungsgemäßen Ausbildung eines Münzgeräts ist erforderlich, daß die Sendeelemente nicht gleichzeitig, sondern zeitlich nacheinander aktiviert werden, um den Füllstand in den Münztuben zu ermitteln. Ein derartiges Verfahren ist etwa aus
Für die elektrische bzw. elektronische Verschaltung von Sende- und Empfangselementen ist es von weiterem Vorteil, wenn die oberen Enden der Empfangslichtleiter Lichtaustrittsflächen aufweisen, die zu Lichteintrittsflächen von weiteren Empfangslichtleiterabschnitten auf der Sendeseite der Münztuben ausgerichtet sind und den anderen Enden der Empfangslichtleiterabschnitte jeweils ein optisches Empfangselement zugeordnet ist. Auf diese Weise liegen die optischen Empfangselemente im gleichen Bereich wie die Sendeelemente. Sie können daher gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung auf einer gemeinsamen Leiterplatte angeordnet sein.For the electrical or electronic interconnection of transmitting and receiving elements, it is also advantageous if the upper ends of the receiving light guides have light exit surfaces which are aligned to light entry surfaces of other receiving optical fiber sections on the transmitting side of the coin tubes and the other ends of the receiving optical fiber each an optical receiving element assigned. In this way, the optical receiving elements are in the same range as the transmitting elements. They can therefore be arranged according to a further embodiment of the invention on a common circuit board.
Die optischen Strecken zwischen den oberen Lichtaustrittsflächen und Lichteintrittsflächen sind nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung vorzugsweise über Öffnungen in den oberen Abschnitten der zugehörigen Münztuben geführt. Dadurch können die Münztuben sehr eng nebeneinander angeordnet werden, so daß eine platzsparende Konstruktion erzielt wird.The optical paths between the upper light exit surfaces and light entry surfaces are guided according to an embodiment of the invention preferably via openings in the upper portions of the associated Münztuben. As a result, the coin tubes can be arranged very close to each other, so that a space-saving design is achieved.
Wie schon erwähnt, steuert die Steuervorrichtung die Sendeelemente nacheinander an, so daß die Auswertevorrichtung die Lichtsignale, die von den optischen Empfangselementen erhalten werden, den jeweils aktivierten Sendeelementen zuordnen kann. Die Abtastung der Sendeelemente kann durch verschiedene Vorgänge initiiert werden, beispielsweise wenn ein Einsortiervorgang in die Münztuben beendet ist, nach dem Start eines Verkaufsvorgangs, nach dem Ende eines Verkaufsvorgangs, nach dem Start eines Rückgabevorgangs oder nach der Betätigung eines Abfrageschalters.As already mentioned, the control device controls the transmission elements in succession, so that the evaluation device can assign the light signals, which are received by the optical reception elements, to the respective activated transmission elements. The scanning of the transmitting elements can be initiated by various processes, for example, when a Einsortiervorgang is completed in the Münztuben, after the start of a sales process, after the end of a sales process, after the start of a return operation or after the operation of a query switch.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von Zeichnungen näher erläutert.
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- zeigt perspektivisch eine Münztubenanordnung mit einer erfindungs- gemäßen Vorrichtung zur Füllstandsmessung.
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Fig. 1 , wobei ein oberer Teil der Halterung der Münztuben entfernt ist. - Fig. 3
- zeigt lediglich die optische Füllstandsmessvorrichtung gemäß den
Fign. 1 und2 ohne die Münztuben. - Fig. 4
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Fig. 3 gezeigten Vorrichtung. - Fig. 5
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- zeigt eine Schaltungsanordnung für die Steuerung der optischen Strecken nach den
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- shows in perspective a Münztubenanordnung with a device according to the invention for level measurement.
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Fig. 1 , wherein an upper part of the holder of the coin tubes is removed. - Fig. 3
- shows only the optical level measuring device according to the
FIGS. 1 and2 without the coin tubes. - Fig. 4
- shows in perspective a part of in
Fig. 3 shown device. - Fig. 5
- shows a plan view of the device according to
Fig. 2 , - Fig. 6
- shows a circuit arrangement for the control of the optical links to the
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Die oberen Enden der Tuben 10 bis 20 sind offen, so daß über eine nicht gezeigte Sortiervorrichtung des Münzgerätes Münzen eingestapelt werden können. Den Sockeln 22 bis 26 sind nicht gezeigte Auszahlvorrichtungen zugeordnet, welche die jeweils unterste Münze aus einer Münzsäule in einer Münztube ausschieben. Zu diesem Zweck hat der Boden der Münztuben 10 bis 20 einen Schlitz, wie etwa bei 30 in
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Die einzelnen Lichtleiterabschnitte 40 bis 54 werden von stabförmigen Halterungen 66, 68 zusammengehalten. Die Lichtleiterabschnitte 40 bis 54 einschließlich der Einspeisepunkte 32 bis 38 sind einteilig aus einem geeigneten lichtleitenden Material im Spritzgussverfahren hergestellt, wobei die stabartigen Halterungen 66, 68 einteilig mitgeformt werden. Am unteren Ende der Lichtleiterabschnitte 52, 54 sind Zapfen 70, 72 angeformt, mit denen die gesamte Anordnung, wie sie in
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Das in die Lichtleiter der Empfangslichtleiterpaare 76 bis 80 eingetragene Licht wird in diesen "gesammelt". Am oberen Ende sind die Empfangslichtleiterpaare mit Lichtaustrittsabschnitten 96, 98 versehen, welche das Licht diametral zurück in die jeweils zugeordnete Münztube 10 bis 20 lenken, und zwar über eine entsprechende Öffnung in der betreffenden Münztube 10 bis 20, wie dies in den
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Mit der gezeigten optischen Anordnung lassen sich daher bei den Münztuben 10 bis 20 die Füllstände leer und voll und zu 50 bzw. 75 % gefüllt, ermitteln. Die Abfrage kann sich je nach dem gewünschten Vorgang richten. Sie kann zum Beispiel nach dem Einsortieren von Münzen gestartet werden oder mit einem Verkaufsvorgang oder nach einem Verkaufsvorgang usw..With the optical arrangement shown, the fill levels can therefore be empty and full and filled to 50 or 75% in the case of the
Es bleibt noch nachzutragen, daß die Lichtleiterabschnitte 40 bis 54, die Empfangslichtleiterpaare 76 bis 80 sowie die Empfangsabschnitte 100, 102 aus geraden Strecken zusammengesetzt sind, wobei an den Stellen, an denen eine Umlenkung des Lichts erforderlich ist, Prismen für die entsprechende Umlenkung, beispielsweise um einen Winkel von 90° angeordnet sind. Dies ist in den Zeichnungen, insbesondere den
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Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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EP07014654A EP2023300B1 (en) | 2007-07-26 | 2007-07-26 | Coin device with several coin tubes |
ES07014654T ES2376481T3 (en) | 2007-07-26 | 2007-07-26 | COIN DEVICE WITH VARIOUS COINS PIPES. |
AT07014654T ATE532160T1 (en) | 2007-07-26 | 2007-07-26 | COIN DEVICE WITH SEVERAL COIN TUBES |
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