JP4984571B2 - Coin processing equipment - Google Patents

Coin processing equipment Download PDF

Info

Publication number
JP4984571B2
JP4984571B2 JP2006051417A JP2006051417A JP4984571B2 JP 4984571 B2 JP4984571 B2 JP 4984571B2 JP 2006051417 A JP2006051417 A JP 2006051417A JP 2006051417 A JP2006051417 A JP 2006051417A JP 4984571 B2 JP4984571 B2 JP 4984571B2
Authority
JP
Japan
Prior art keywords
coins
storage
belt
coin
payout
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Fee Related
Application number
JP2006051417A
Other languages
Japanese (ja)
Other versions
JP2007233493A (en
Inventor
栄文 木下
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Fuji Electric Retail Systems Co Ltd
Original Assignee
Fuji Electric Retail Systems Co Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Fuji Electric Retail Systems Co Ltd filed Critical Fuji Electric Retail Systems Co Ltd
Priority to JP2006051417A priority Critical patent/JP4984571B2/en
Publication of JP2007233493A publication Critical patent/JP2007233493A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of JP4984571B2 publication Critical patent/JP4984571B2/en
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Description

本発明は、複数枚の硬貨を収納し、指令された出金金額に応じて硬貨を払い出す硬貨収納払出手段を備えた硬貨処理装置に関し、とくに収納払出部の大容量化を図った硬貨処理装置に関する。   The present invention relates to a coin processing device that includes a coin storage / dispensing unit that stores a plurality of coins and pays out coins in accordance with a commanded withdrawal amount, and in particular, a coin processing for increasing the capacity of a storage / dispensing unit. Relates to the device.

近年、スーパーマーケットやコンビニエンスストアなどのレジには、POS(販売時点情報管理)システムのような上位装置に接続して、紙幣処理装置とともに、受け取った硬貨を釣銭として再利用するようにした硬貨処理装置(釣銭払出機)が導入されている。   2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a coin processing apparatus connected to a host device such as a point-of-sale (POS) system at a cash register such as a supermarket or a convenience store and reusing received coins as change together with a banknote processing apparatus. (Change dispenser) has been introduced.

硬貨処理装置とは、概略的には硬貨投入口に投入された硬貨を鑑別した後、内部に自動的に取り込んで、それらを硬貨収納庫に収納するとともに、その入金情報を外部の上位装置に送信する硬貨保管機能と、硬貨収納庫に保管されている硬貨によって、外部の上位装置からの釣銭払出要求に応じて該当する金額の釣銭を硬貨払出口に払い出すリサイクル機能とを持つものである。   In general, a coin processing device distinguishes coins that have been inserted into a coin slot, and then automatically takes them into the coin storage and stores them in a coin storage. It has a coin storage function to transmit and a recycle function to pay out the corresponding amount of change to the coin payout outlet according to the change payout request from the external host device by the coins stored in the coin storage .

こうした硬貨保管機能を有する硬貨処理装置では、店舗の効率的な利用の観点から、設置スペースが大きくならないように、小型でかつ大容量のものが求められており、とりわけ収納可能な硬貨枚数を増やすことで効率のよい金銭処理が可能になる。ところで、硬貨収納部における硬貨払出方式には、一般にベルト式やチューブ式などのものが開発されているが、ベルト式の硬貨収納部は、傾斜した搬送ベルトの下部がデッドスペースとなることから硬貨収納部の大容量化が困難とされており、硬貨の収納効率が良くないという問題があった。   In such a coin processing device having a coin storage function, from the viewpoint of efficient use of the store, a small and large-capacity one is required so as not to increase the installation space, and in particular, the number of coins that can be stored is increased. This enables efficient money processing. By the way, as for the coin payout method in the coin storage unit, a belt type or a tube type is generally developed. However, the belt type coin storage unit is a coin because the lower part of the inclined conveyance belt becomes a dead space. There is a problem that it is difficult to increase the capacity of the storage unit, and the storage efficiency of coins is not good.

そこで、特許文献1に記載された硬貨収納繰出装置では、繰出ベルトの内周面に接触して従動回転する偏心ローラを設け、繰出ベルトを上下動させることで、整列した硬貨、あるいは起立した硬貨を崩すようにして、硬貨収納部に均等に積重ねることができる構成としている。そうすれば、機器全体の高さを低くして扁平化することで、設置スペースの有効化が図れるというものであった。   Therefore, in the coin storing and feeding device described in Patent Document 1, an eccentric roller that rotates in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the feeding belt is provided, and the coins that are aligned or raised are moved by moving the feeding belt up and down. It is set as the structure which can be piled up equally in a coin storage part. By doing so, the installation space can be validated by reducing the overall height of the device and flattening it.

大容量化を図る別の方法として、硬貨収納部に下部収納ベルトとともに、硬貨を上方に搬送して払い出す払出ベルトを設け、それら2つのベルトの傾斜を異ならせた構成にすることによって、ベルト下部におけるデッドスペースを少なくして、硬貨収納容量を増加することができる。
実開平05−12981号公報(段落番号[0012]〜[0050]および図1)
As another method of increasing the capacity, a belt is provided in the coin storage unit with a lower storage belt and a payout belt that conveys and pays out coins, and the two belts have different inclinations. The dead space in the lower part can be reduced and the coin storage capacity can be increased.
Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 05-12981 (paragraph numbers [0012] to [0050] and FIG. 1)

ところが、それぞれ傾斜を異ならせて収納ベルトと払出ベルトが配置されている硬貨収納払出部では、2つのベルトの継ぎ目部に搬送された硬貨が起立した状態になりやすい。起立状態の硬貨を傾斜したベルトで搬送しようとしても、ベルト搬送面に硬貨の全面が接触した状態でないと転がりやすいために、硬貨収納払出部の投入口側に多数の硬貨が残留して、払出ベルトによる搬送が不能になるおそれがあった。したがって、硬貨処理装置に出金指令が与えられたとき、それに応じた硬貨を払い出せなくなり、あるいは払い出すまでの時間が長くなってしまうという問題があった。   However, in the coin storage / dispensing portion where the storage belt and the payout belt are arranged with different inclinations, the coins conveyed to the joint portion of the two belts tend to stand up. Even if you try to convey standing coins with an inclined belt, the coins will tend to roll unless the entire surface of the coins is in contact with the belt conveyance surface. There is a possibility that the conveyance by the belt becomes impossible. Therefore, when a withdrawal instruction is given to the coin processing device, there is a problem that coins corresponding to the withdrawal cannot be paid out, or the time until the withdrawal becomes long.

本発明はこのような点に鑑みてなされたものであり、硬貨収納庫に収納されている硬貨が滞留することなく確実に払い出しすることができる硬貨処理装置を提供することを目的とする。   This invention is made | formed in view of such a point, and it aims at providing the coin processing apparatus which can pay out reliably, without the coin accommodated in a coin storage part retaining.

本発明では、上記問題を解決するために、投入された硬貨を収納し、出金指令に応じて収納されている硬貨を払い出すことができる硬貨処理装置において、硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫の下部に配置されて収納されている硬貨を上面で支持するとともに前記硬貨収納庫の中央方向に移送する収納ベルトと、前記収納ベルトとその終端で接続され、前記収納ベルトから受け渡された硬貨を前記硬貨収納庫の上方に搬送する払出ベルトと、前記収納ベルトと前記払出ベルトとの継ぎ目に配置され、立位状態となった硬貨を前記払出ベルト上に転倒させるようにした搬送支援部材と、を備え、前記搬送支援部材は、前記払出ベルトの側で前記収納ベルトの駆動軸の両側にそれぞれ設けられた回転円板であって、それぞれの外周縁部に前記収納ベルト側に突出形成された突起部が前記収納ベルト上の立位状態となった硬貨と異なるタイミングで接触するように回転することを特徴とする硬貨処理装置が提供される。
In the present invention, in order to solve the above-described problem, in a coin processing device that stores coins that have been input and that can dispense coins that are stored in accordance with a withdrawal command, A storage belt that supports the coins arranged and stored in the lower part on the upper surface and transports them in the central direction of the coin storage, and is connected to the storage belt and the terminal thereof, and the coins transferred from the storage belt A payout belt that conveys above the coin storage; and a conveyance support member that is disposed at a joint between the storage belt and the payout belt and that causes the coins that have been in a standing position to fall on the payout belt; wherein the conveying support member is a rotating disk which is provided on both sides of the drive shaft of the storage belt on the side of the dispensing belt, the storage belt side each of the outer peripheral edge portion Coin processing apparatus is provided which protrusions are protruded, characterized in that the rotating into contact with the coin with different timings became upright position on the housing belt.

このような硬貨処理装置によれば、収納ベルトと払出ベルトとの継ぎ目に起立した状態で滞留する硬貨を搬送支援部材により払出ベルト上に転倒させて、払出ベルトにより上方に硬貨を払出ベルトまで搬送して払い出すことができる。   According to such a coin processing device, coins staying in a standing state at the joint between the storage belt and the payout belt are tumbled on the payout belt by the transfer support member, and the coins are transferred upward to the payout belt by the payout belt. Can be paid out.

本発明によれば、硬貨収納庫において傾斜の異なる収納ベルトと払出ベルトで収納スペースを構成することにより、その大容量化を図ることができ、しかも搬送支援部材によって倒された硬貨を順次払出ベルトに受け渡すことで、収納ベルトと払出ベルトの継ぎ目に硬貨が残留することを防止できる。   According to the present invention, the storage space is configured by the storage belt and the payout belt having different inclinations in the coin storage, so that the capacity can be increased, and the coins that are overturned by the transport support member are sequentially supplied. As a result, the coins can be prevented from remaining at the joint between the storage belt and the payout belt.

以下、この発明の硬貨処理装置を釣銭払出機に適用した実施の形態について、図面を参照して説明する。
図1は、釣銭払出機の概略構成を示す説明図である。
Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a coin processing device of the present invention is applied to a change dispenser will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of a change dispenser.

釣銭払出機1は、レジ担当者が硬貨を入出金できるものとして、一度に複数の硬貨を投入することができる硬貨投入口2および釣銭の硬貨を払い出す硬貨払出口3を外部に備えている。硬貨投入口2は、入金用の硬貨搬送機構4が接続されていて、その途中に硬貨の金種および真贋を判別する硬貨識別部5が配置されている。入金用の硬貨搬送機構4に隣接して一時保留部6が並設され、その一端に、奥行き方向に延びる硬貨振分機構7が配置されている。硬貨振分機構7に隣接して、硬貨を金種別に収納することができる収納庫8が設けられている。この収納庫8は、6金種の硬貨を金種別に収納することができるよう6つの硬貨収納庫8a〜8fからなっている。そして、収納庫8を挟んで硬貨振分機構7の反対側には、出金用の硬貨搬送機構9が設けられている。   The change dispenser 1 is provided with a coin insertion port 2 through which a plurality of coins can be inserted at a time and a coin payment outlet 3 through which change coins can be dispensed, as the cashier can deposit and withdraw coins. . The coin insertion slot 2 is connected to a coin transport mechanism 4 for depositing, and a coin identifying unit 5 for discriminating the denomination and authenticity of the coin is disposed in the middle. A temporary storage unit 6 is provided adjacent to the coin transfer mechanism 4 for depositing, and a coin distribution mechanism 7 extending in the depth direction is disposed at one end thereof. Adjacent to the coin distribution mechanism 7, a storage 8 that can store coins by denomination is provided. The storage 8 includes six coin storages 8a to 8f so that six types of coins can be stored by denomination. A coin transfer mechanism 9 for dispensing is provided on the opposite side of the coin distribution mechanism 7 across the storage 8.

以上の構成の釣銭払出機1において、硬貨投入口2に投入された硬貨は、1枚ずつ分離されて、矢印Aに示すように、入金用の硬貨搬送機構4に送り込まれ、硬貨識別部5にて識別される。硬貨識別部5の識別結果によって、正貨と判別された硬貨は、入金用の硬貨搬送機構4から一時保留部6に搬送され(矢印B)、偽貨と判別された硬貨は、硬貨払出口3に排出される(矢印C)。一時保留部6に保留されている硬貨は、収納時に硬貨振分機構7に送り込まれて選別され(矢印D)、収納をキャンセルする場合には、その保留されている硬貨が返却される(矢印E)。硬貨振分機構7では、硬貨が金種別に選別され、金種別の硬貨収納庫8a〜8fにそれぞれ収納される(矢印F1〜F6)。出金指令あるいは精査の指令があったとき、収納庫8に収納されている硬貨は、出金用の硬貨搬送機構9に取り出される(矢印G1〜G6)。出金用の硬貨搬送機構9に取り出された硬貨は、精査が指令されたときには一時保留部6に搬送され(矢印H)、出金指令であれば釣銭として硬貨払出口3に出金される(矢印I)。   In the change dispenser 1 configured as described above, the coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 2 are separated one by one and fed into the depositing coin transport mechanism 4 as indicated by the arrow A, and the coin identification unit 5 Identified by The coin determined to be a genuine coin based on the identification result of the coin identifying unit 5 is transported from the depositing coin transport mechanism 4 to the temporary storage unit 6 (arrow B), and the coin determined to be a fake coin is a coin payout exit. 3 (arrow C). The coins held in the temporary holding unit 6 are sent to the coin sorting mechanism 7 at the time of storage and sorted (arrow D), and when the storage is canceled, the held coins are returned (arrow). E). In the coin distribution mechanism 7, coins are sorted into denominations and stored in the denomination coin storages 8a to 8f (arrows F1 to F6). When there is a withdrawal instruction or a scrutiny instruction, the coins stored in the storage 8 are taken out to the withdrawal coin transport mechanism 9 (arrows G1 to G6). The coins taken out to the withdrawal coin transport mechanism 9 are transported to the temporary holding unit 6 when a scrutiny is instructed (arrow H). If the withdrawal command is issued, the coins are withdrawn to the coin payout outlet 3 as change. (Arrow I).

したがって、レジ担当者が受け取った硬貨は、硬貨投入口2から矢印A、矢印B、矢印D、および矢印F1〜F6の経路で収納庫8に収納される。このとき、硬貨収納庫8a〜8fの各入金口では、収納される硬貨の枚数を金種別に計数している。   Accordingly, the coins received by the cashier person are stored in the storage box 8 from the coin insertion slot 2 through the paths of arrows A, B, D, and F1 to F6. At this time, the number of coins to be stored is counted according to the denomination at each of the deposit ports of the coin storages 8a to 8f.

また、顧客に支払う釣銭を釣銭払出機1から出金する場合には、それぞれ金種別の収納庫8から指定された金種および枚数の硬貨が出金用の硬貨搬送機構9に取り出され(矢印G1〜G6)、矢印Iの経路で硬貨払出口3に出金することができる。   In addition, when the change to be paid to the customer is withdrawn from the change dispenser 1, the designated denomination and the number of coins are taken out from the denomination storage unit 8 to the dispensing coin transport mechanism 9 (arrows). G1 to G6), the coin I can be withdrawn to the coin payout exit 3 by the route of arrow I.

さらに、収納庫8に収納されている硬貨を精査する場合には、収納庫8に収納された硬貨をすべて硬貨搬送機構9に取り出し、一時保留部6および硬貨振分機構7を介して収納庫8へ再収納する。このとき、収納庫8に収納される硬貨の枚数を金種別に計数することによって釣銭払出機1に収納されている硬貨を精査することができる。   Further, when scrutinizing the coins stored in the storage 8, all the coins stored in the storage 8 are taken out to the coin transport mechanism 9, and stored in the temporary storage unit 6 and the coin distribution mechanism 7. Re-store in 8. At this time, the coins stored in the change dispenser 1 can be scrutinized by counting the number of coins stored in the storage 8 by denomination.

図2は、釣銭払出機の収納庫に設けられた収納払出部を示す正面断面図である。
ここでは、収納庫8の硬貨収納庫8a〜8fのひとつに設けられた収納払出部10を示している。この収納払出部10は、隔壁によって隣接する収納庫と区画されて収納スペースを構成し、図の右側上部には、図示はしないが、硬貨振分機構7が配置されて、金種別に振分けられた硬貨がその収納スペースに一枚ずつ投入されるようになっている。隔壁を構成する側板11には、通過検知センサ12が設けられ、硬貨振分機構7から投入された硬貨の枚数を計数するように構成されている。
FIG. 2 is a front cross-sectional view showing a storage / dispensing portion provided in the storage of the change dispenser.
Here, the storage / dispensing part 10 provided in one of the coin storages 8a-8f of the storage 8 is shown. The storage / dispensing unit 10 is partitioned from the adjacent storage by a partition wall to form a storage space. Although not shown in the drawing, a coin distribution mechanism 7 is arranged at the upper right side of the drawing and is distributed according to denomination. Each coin is put into the storage space one by one. The side plate 11 constituting the partition wall is provided with a passage detection sensor 12 and is configured to count the number of coins inserted from the coin sorting mechanism 7.

通過検知センサ12の下部には、投入された硬貨を受け止めて図の右から左方向に搬送する前段ベルト機構として、収納ベルト21が配置されている。この収納ベルト21は、従動ローラ22と駆動ローラ23に掛け渡された無端ベルトであって、下側中央部に配置された駆動ローラ23によって、投入された硬貨を僅かだけ斜めに前方へと搬送する収納搬送路が形成されている。なお、回転円板30は、収納払出部10で硬貨の搬送を支援するために設けられた搬送支援部材であって、後に詳述するように駆動ローラ23の回転軸と一体に回転するように設けられている。   A storage belt 21 is disposed below the passage detection sensor 12 as a front belt mechanism that receives the inserted coins and conveys them from the right to the left in the drawing. The storage belt 21 is an endless belt stretched between a driven roller 22 and a drive roller 23, and conveys the inserted coins slightly obliquely forward by the drive roller 23 disposed in the lower center portion. A storage conveyance path is formed. The rotary disk 30 is a conveyance support member provided to assist the conveyance of coins in the storage / dispensing unit 10 and rotates integrally with the rotation shaft of the drive roller 23 as will be described in detail later. Is provided.

後段ベルト機構を構成する払出ベルト41は、収納ベルト21の終端に近接して配置された従動ローラ42と収納払出部10の図の左側上部に配置された駆動ローラ43との間に掛け渡された無端ベルトであって、およそ45°の傾斜角度で上方に硬貨を搬送する払出搬送路を構成している。この払出搬送路は、前段の収納搬送路から搬送されてきた硬貨を受け取って、収納払出部10の左方上部に設けられた繰出ベルト51に引き渡すように構成される。払出ベルト41の表面には、硬貨を傾斜搬送する際に硬貨を引っ掛けるようにする硬貨掛止用の突起(図示せず)が複数形成されている。また、2つの駆動ローラ23,43を回転駆動するため、モータ44との間でそれぞれの駆動軸がギヤなどによって結合されている。   The payout belt 41 constituting the rear belt mechanism is stretched between a driven roller 42 disposed in the vicinity of the end of the storage belt 21 and a drive roller 43 disposed at the upper left portion of the storage payout portion 10 in the drawing. It is an endless belt, and constitutes a payout transport path for transporting coins upward at an inclination angle of approximately 45 °. The payout transport path is configured to receive coins transported from the preceding storage transport path and deliver the coins to a payout belt 51 provided at the upper left portion of the storage payout section 10. On the surface of the payout belt 41, a plurality of coin hooking projections (not shown) are formed so that the coins are hooked when the coins are conveyed at an angle. Further, in order to rotationally drive the two drive rollers 23 and 43, the respective drive shafts are coupled to the motor 44 by gears or the like.

繰出ベルト51は、図の左側上部の硬貨出口付近に配置され、硬貨を図面の面に垂直な方向に配置した出金用の硬貨搬送機構9に払い出すものである。払出ベルト41には、繰出ベルト51の上流側で硬貨を一枚ずつに分離するための分離ローラ52が設けられている。払出ベルト41の終端から繰出ベルト51の下面に沿って形成された搬送路には、計数センサ53が配置されている。計数センサ53は、出金用の硬貨搬送機構9に払い出される硬貨の枚数を計数する光学式センサまたは磁気センサとして配置され、繰出ベルト51、分離ローラ52とともに収納払出部10の払出制御部50を構成する。   The payout belt 51 is arranged near the coin outlet at the upper left part of the figure, and pays out coins to the coin transfer mechanism 9 for dispensing, which is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the drawing. The payout belt 41 is provided with a separation roller 52 for separating coins one by one on the upstream side of the payout belt 51. A counting sensor 53 is disposed on the conveyance path formed along the lower surface of the feeding belt 51 from the end of the dispensing belt 41. The counting sensor 53 is disposed as an optical sensor or a magnetic sensor that counts the number of coins to be paid out to the coin transfer mechanism 9 for dispensing, and the payout control unit 50 of the storage and payout unit 10 together with the feeding belt 51 and the separation roller 52. Constitute.

また、繰出ベルト51は従動ローラ54および駆動ローラ55の間に掛け渡され、モータ56によって駆動ローラ55が回転駆動されるように構成されている。したがって、繰出ベルト51は、収納搬送路を構成する収納ベルト21および払出搬送路を構成する払出ベルト41とは独立して、駆動することができる。   Further, the feeding belt 51 is stretched between a driven roller 54 and a driving roller 55, and the driving roller 55 is rotationally driven by a motor 56. Accordingly, the feeding belt 51 can be driven independently of the storage belt 21 constituting the storage conveyance path and the payout belt 41 constituting the payout conveyance path.

つぎに、搬送支援部材として収納払出部10に設けられている回転円板30について説明する。
図3は、回転円板の形状を示す斜視図である。
Next, the rotating disk 30 provided in the storage / dispensing unit 10 as a conveyance support member will be described.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the shape of the rotating disk.

この回転円板30は、中心部分に貫通孔31が形成され、収納ベルト21の駆動ローラ23を駆動する回転軸に挿入されて固定されるものである。また、回転円板30の外周縁部には台形形状の突起部32が設けられ、この突起部32が収納ベルト21側に突出するように取り付けられる。突起部32は、回転円板30の中心角でほぼ45°程度の長さにひとつだけ形成されていて、台形の立ち上がり辺、立下り辺がそれぞれ所定角度のテーパ面32a,32bを成している。   The rotating disk 30 is formed with a through hole 31 in the central portion thereof, and is inserted into and fixed to a rotating shaft that drives the driving roller 23 of the storage belt 21. In addition, a trapezoidal protrusion 32 is provided on the outer peripheral edge of the rotating disk 30, and the protrusion 32 is attached so as to protrude toward the storage belt 21. Only one protrusion 32 is formed with a length of about 45 ° at the central angle of the rotating disk 30, and the rising and falling sides of the trapezoid form taper surfaces 32 a and 32 b each having a predetermined angle. Yes.

なお、回転円板30の大きさは、その半径が駆動ローラ23で搬送される硬貨の直径の二分の一程度だけ駆動ローラ23の半径より大きく形成されていることが望ましい。
つぎに、回転円板30の搬送支援部材としての機能について説明する。
In addition, it is desirable that the size of the rotating disk 30 be larger than the radius of the driving roller 23 by about one half of the diameter of the coin conveyed by the driving roller 23.
Next, the function of the rotating disk 30 as a conveyance support member will be described.

図4は、収納払出部の底部を部分的に拡大して示す斜視図である。図5および図6は、いずれも収納払出部の底部を示す図であって、図5は、収納搬送路と払出搬送路の繋ぎ部分を真上から見た平面図、図6は、繋ぎ部分を斜め上方から見た断面図である。   FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the bottom of the storage / dispensing part. FIGS. 5 and 6 are views showing the bottom of the storage / dispensing part, where FIG. 5 is a plan view of the connecting part between the storage and delivery path from the top, and FIG. 6 is the connecting part. It is sectional drawing which looked at from diagonally upward.

回転円板30a,30bは、図3に示した回転円板30と同じものであって、それぞれ収納ベルト21の左右両側に、隔壁を構成する右側板11aと左側板11bと並行して回転するように、駆動ローラ23の回転軸に取り付けられている。そして、硬貨の搬送時に収納ベルト21が駆動されると、駆動ローラ23に同期して回転する構成となっている。ここで、収納ベルト21の駆動ローラ23は、図2に明示するように、収納搬送路の終端部が従動ローラ42に掛け渡された払出ベルト41による払出搬送路の始端部より高くなるように配置されている。払出ベルト41の表面には、硬貨掛止用の突起41aが所定の間隔で左右2列に形成されている。   The rotating disks 30a and 30b are the same as the rotating disk 30 shown in FIG. 3, and rotate in parallel with the right side plate 11a and the left side plate 11b constituting the partition on the left and right sides of the storage belt 21, respectively. Thus, it is attached to the rotating shaft of the drive roller 23. And when the storage belt 21 is driven at the time of conveyance of a coin, it is the structure which rotates synchronizing with the drive roller 23. FIG. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the drive roller 23 of the storage belt 21 has a terminal end portion of the storage conveyance path higher than a start end portion of the discharge conveyance path by the discharge belt 41 spanned by the driven roller 42. Has been placed. On the surface of the payout belt 41, coin catching protrusions 41a are formed in two rows on the left and right sides at a predetermined interval.

図4に示すように、収納払出部10に投入された硬貨C1,C2は、収納ベルト21から払出ベルト41に移る場合に、隔壁を構成する右側板11aなどに当って、起立した状態となることが想定される。すなわち、右側板11aに寄りかかって起立状態となった硬貨C1,C2は、払出ベルト41のベルト搬送面にエッジ部とだけ接触した状態となる。そのため、傾斜した払出ベルト41によって上方に搬送しようとしても、起立状態で転がるだけであって、収納ベルト21と払出ベルト41との継ぎ目に残留し続けるから、上方の繰出ベルト51まで搬送されない。   As shown in FIG. 4, when the coins C1 and C2 put into the storage / dispensing unit 10 are transferred from the storage belt 21 to the payout belt 41, the coins C <b> 1 and C <b> 2 hit the right side plate 11 a constituting the partition wall and stand up. It is assumed that That is, the coins C1 and C2 that are standing up against the right side plate 11a are in contact with the belt conveying surface of the payout belt 41 only at the edge portion. For this reason, even if it is attempted to convey upward by the inclined payout belt 41, it only rolls in an upright state and remains at the joint between the storage belt 21 and the payout belt 41, so that it is not conveyed to the upper payout belt 51.

しかし、ここでは収納ベルト21と払出ベルト41との継ぎ目で回転円板30aが回転しているため、その突起部32によって硬貨C1のエッジ部が背後から図6の矢印A1の方向に押されて、起立状態の硬貨C1,C2を転倒させることができる。これにより、図6の矢印A2の方向にスライドした硬貨C1,C2は、それぞれ硬貨表面が払出ベルト41のベルト搬送面に接触した状態となる。したがって、ベルト搬送面に設けた硬貨掛止用の突起41aによって、硬貨C1,C2は遅滞なしに払出ベルト41の下流方向に配置された分離ローラ52まで搬送される。回転円板30の突起部32にテーパ面32a,32bを設けたのは、突起部32が硬貨C1,C2を過度に押すことを防止し、ベルト搬送機構全体に過度の負荷をかけないためである。   However, since the rotary disk 30a rotates at the joint between the storage belt 21 and the payout belt 41 here, the edge portion of the coin C1 is pushed from behind by the projection 32 in the direction of the arrow A1 in FIG. The standing coins C1 and C2 can be turned over. Thereby, the coins C1 and C2 slid in the direction of the arrow A2 in FIG. 6 are in a state in which the coin surface is in contact with the belt conveyance surface of the payout belt 41. Accordingly, the coins C1 and C2 are conveyed to the separation roller 52 arranged in the downstream direction of the payout belt 41 without delay by the coin catching projection 41a provided on the belt conveyance surface. The reason why the taper surfaces 32a and 32b are provided on the protrusion 32 of the rotating disk 30 is that the protrusion 32 prevents the coins C1 and C2 from being excessively pressed and does not apply an excessive load to the entire belt conveyance mechanism. is there.

ところで、上述した回転円板30aのような搬送支援部材が設けられていなくても、収納ベルト21によって次々と硬貨が搬送されてくる状態であれば、硬貨C1,C2のように起立した状態であっても、後続する硬貨によって転倒させることは可能である。しかし、前段の硬貨振分け機構で収納払出部10に振分けるべき金種がなければ、収納ベルト21および払出ベルト41が常時駆動されていたとしても、起立状態の硬貨C1,C2を転倒させることはできない。すなわち、上述したように搬送支援部材として回転円板30aを設けたことによって、回転円板30aが一回転するだけで起立状態の硬貨C1,C2を払出ベルト41に受け渡すことができるから、硬貨の払出効率が高い釣銭払出機1が実現できる。   By the way, even if a conveyance support member such as the above-described rotating disk 30a is not provided, as long as coins are conveyed one after another by the storage belt 21, the coins C1 and C2 stand upright. Even if it exists, it is possible to make it fall by the coins that follow. However, if there is no denomination to be distributed to the storage / dispensing unit 10 by the coin distribution mechanism in the preceding stage, even if the storage belt 21 and the payout belt 41 are always driven, the standing coins C1 and C2 cannot be overturned. Can not. That is, by providing the rotating disk 30a as the conveyance support member as described above, the standing coins C1 and C2 can be transferred to the dispensing belt 41 by only one rotation of the rotating disk 30a. The change dispenser 1 having a high payout efficiency can be realized.

また、上述した実施の形態のように搬送支援部材として回転円板30a,30bが駆動ローラ23の回転軸の両側に挿入して取り付けられていれば、右側板11aと左側板11bのどちらに硬貨が寄りかかって立っている場合でも、搬送支援効果を実現できる。   Further, if the rotating disks 30a and 30b are inserted and attached to both sides of the rotating shaft of the driving roller 23 as the conveyance supporting members as in the above-described embodiment, the coins are attached to either the right side plate 11a or the left side plate 11b. Even when standing leaning on, the conveyance support effect can be realized.

図7は、左右の回転円板に形成した突起部の位置関係を示す斜視図である。
ベルト継ぎ目部では、回転円板30a,30bの突起部32が硬貨と接触する前に、複数枚の硬貨が溜まった状態で、それぞれ左右の側板に寄りかかった硬貨がロックしてしまう状況が想定される。
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between the protrusions formed on the left and right rotating disks.
In the belt seam, it is assumed that the coins leaning on the left and right side plates are locked in a state where a plurality of coins are accumulated before the protrusions 32 of the rotary disks 30a and 30b come into contact with the coins. Is done.

ここでは、収納払出部10の右側板11a側で、回転円板30aの突起部32が払出ベルト41の搬送面の下に回転して隠れようとするタイミングに、反対側の回転円板30bの突起部32が収納ベルト21側から出現するように構成されている。すなわち、左右の回転円板30a,30bで、突起部32の角度位置をずらして駆動ローラ23の回転軸に嵌め込まれている。このような構成であれば、回転円板30a,30bの突起部32が左右から同時に硬貨を押さないようになって、複数枚の硬貨が滞留した場合でもそれらがロックすることを防止できる。   Here, on the right side plate 11 a side of the storage / dispensing unit 10, at the timing when the protrusion 32 of the rotating disk 30 a rotates and hides under the conveying surface of the discharging belt 41, The protrusion 32 is configured to appear from the storage belt 21 side. That is, the left and right rotating disks 30a and 30b are fitted on the rotating shaft of the driving roller 23 with the angular position of the protrusion 32 shifted. With such a configuration, the protrusions 32 of the rotating disks 30a and 30b do not press coins simultaneously from the left and right, and even when a plurality of coins stay, they can be prevented from locking.

図8は、複数枚の硬貨が滞留した状態の払出搬送路を、その搬送面と直交する斜め上方から見た断面図である。
回転円板30aは矢印A3方向に回転して、突起部32が3枚の硬貨C3〜C5を矢印A4方向に押している。ここでは、払出ベルト41上で2枚の硬貨C6,C7が障害となるから、硬貨C3〜C5が突起部32によって矢印A4方向には移動できないロック状態になっている。この場合でも、払出ベルト41が駆動されている限りでは、その上の2枚の硬貨C6,C7はいずれ搬送される。そして、2枚の硬貨C6,C7が障害となっているロック状態の間も、突起部32にはテーパ面32a,32bが形成されているから、回転円板30aを矢印A4方向に回転し続けることができ、したがってロック状態はいずれ解消される。
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the payout transport path in a state where a plurality of coins stays, as viewed obliquely from above and perpendicular to the transport surface.
The rotating disk 30a rotates in the direction of arrow A3, and the protrusion 32 pushes the three coins C3 to C5 in the direction of arrow A4. Here, since the two coins C6 and C7 become an obstacle on the payout belt 41, the coins C3 to C5 are in a locked state in which the protrusions 32 cannot move in the arrow A4 direction. Even in this case, as long as the payout belt 41 is driven, the two coins C6 and C7 thereon are eventually conveyed. Even during the locked state in which the two coins C6 and C7 are obstructed, the protrusion 32 is formed with the tapered surfaces 32a and 32b, so that the rotating disk 30a continues to rotate in the direction of the arrow A4. Therefore, the lock state will eventually be resolved.

ところが、起立した状態の硬貨C3〜C5が左右の側壁に対して同様に滞留している場合には、回転円板30a,30bの突起部32が同時にこれらの硬貨に対して反対方向の力を加えるように当ってしまえば、硬貨の逃げ場がなくなってロック状態が継続する可能性がある。そこで、図7で説明したように、突起部32の回転角度位置が払出ベルト41の左右で互いにずらして出現するように配置することによって、回転円板30a,30bは収納払出部10で同時に突起部32が作用しない搬送支援部材として機能するから、確実にロック状態を解消できる。   However, when the standing coins C3 to C5 stay in the same manner on the left and right side walls, the protrusions 32 of the rotating disks 30a and 30b simultaneously apply forces in opposite directions to these coins. If you do so, there will be no chance for coins to escape and the lock will continue. Therefore, as described with reference to FIG. 7, the rotating disks 30 a and 30 b are projected at the same time in the storage / dispensing portion 10 by arranging the rotational portions of the projecting portions 32 so as to appear shifted from each other on the left and right of the payout belt 41. Since the part 32 functions as a conveyance support member that does not act, the locked state can be reliably eliminated.

以上、この発明の硬貨処理装置を適用した釣銭払出機1では、収納払出部10の硬貨搬送を支援するための搬送支援部材として、収納ベルト21と払出ベルト41との継ぎ目で回転円板30が駆動ローラ23の回転軸と一体に回転するように設けられていて、突起部32によって起立状態の硬貨を転倒させて、遅滞なく払出ベルト41に受け渡すことができるから、硬貨の残留を防止して硬貨の払出効率を高めることができる。したがって、硬貨保管機能を有する硬貨処理装置であれば、釣銭払出機1以外にも適用できることはいうまでもない。   As described above, in the change dispenser 1 to which the coin processing device of the present invention is applied, the rotating disk 30 is the joint between the storage belt 21 and the payout belt 41 as a conveyance support member for supporting the coin conveyance of the storage / dispensing unit 10. It is provided so as to rotate integrally with the rotating shaft of the drive roller 23, and the coins in a standing state can be overturned by the protrusions 32 and transferred to the payout belt 41 without delay, thereby preventing the coins from remaining. Thus, the coin payout efficiency can be increased. Therefore, it is needless to say that any coin processing device having a coin storage function can be applied to devices other than the change dispenser 1.

なお、搬送支援部材としては、立位状態となった硬貨を払出ベルト41上で転倒させることができる部材であれば回転円板30には限らないから、たとえば半月板に所定の突起部を設けたものであってもよい。また、回転円板30を駆動ローラ23の回転軸と一体に回転するものとしたが、独立した回転駆動機構を備えたものであってもよい。   Note that the conveyance support member is not limited to the rotating disc 30 as long as it is a member that can cause the coins in a standing position to fall on the payout belt 41. For example, a predetermined protrusion is provided on the meniscus. It may be. Further, although the rotating disk 30 is rotated integrally with the rotating shaft of the driving roller 23, an independent rotating drive mechanism may be provided.

釣銭払出機の概略構成を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows schematic structure of a change dispenser. 釣銭払出機の収納庫に設けられた収納払出部を示す正面断面図である。It is front sectional drawing which shows the storage / dispensing part provided in the storage of the change dispenser. 回転円板の形状を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the shape of a rotation disc. 収納払出部の内部を部分的に拡大して、搬送される硬貨の状態を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which expands the inside of a storage / dispensing part partially, and shows the state of the coin conveyed. 収納搬送路の上方から収納払出部の内部を見たときの平面図である。It is a top view when the inside of a storage / dispensing part is seen from the upper direction of a storage conveyance path. 払出搬送路の搬送面と直交する断面から見た図である。It is the figure seen from the cross section orthogonal to the conveyance surface of a payout conveyance path. 左右の回転円板に形成した突起部の位置関係を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the positional relationship of the projection part formed in the rotation disc on either side. 複数枚の硬貨が滞留した状態の払出搬送路を、その搬送面と直交する斜め上方から見た断面図である。It is sectional drawing which looked at the paying out conveyance path in the state where the coin of several sheets stayed from diagonally upward orthogonal to the conveyance surface.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

1 釣銭払出機
2 硬貨投入口
3 硬貨払出口
4 入金用の硬貨搬送機構
5 硬貨識別部
6 一時保留部
7 硬貨振分機構
8 収納庫
8a〜8f 硬貨収納庫
9 出金用の硬貨搬送機構
10 収納払出部
21 収納ベルト
22 従動ローラ
23 駆動ローラ
30,30a,30b 回転円板
31 貫通孔
32 台形形状の突起部
32a,32b テーパ面
41 払出ベルト
42 従動ローラ
43 駆動ローラ
51 繰出ベルト
52 分離ローラ
53 計数センサ
54 従動ローラ
55 駆動ローラ
56 モータ
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Change dispensing machine 2 Coin insertion port 3 Coin dispensing exit 4 Coin conveyance mechanism for deposit 5 Coin identification unit 6 Temporary holding unit 7 Coin distribution mechanism 8 Storage 8a-8f Coin storage 9 Coin transport mechanism 10 for withdrawal Storage / Discharge Portion 21 Storage Belt 22 Driven Roller 23 Drive Roller 30, 30a, 30b Rotating Disk 31 Through Hole 32 Trapezoidal Projection 32a, 32b Tapered Surface 41 Discharge Belt 42 Driven Roller 43 Drive Roller 51 Feeding Belt 52 Separating Roller 53 Count sensor 54 Followed roller 55 Drive roller 56 Motor

Claims (2)

投入された硬貨を収納し、出金指令に応じて収納されている硬貨を払い出すことができる硬貨処理装置において、
硬貨を収納する硬貨収納庫の下部に配置されて収納されている硬貨を上面で支持するとともに前記硬貨収納庫の中央方向に移送する収納ベルトと、
前記収納ベルトとその終端で接続され、前記収納ベルトから受け渡された硬貨を前記硬貨収納庫の上方に搬送する払出ベルトと、
前記収納ベルトと前記払出ベルトとの継ぎ目に配置され、立位状態となった硬貨を前記払出ベルト上に転倒させるようにした搬送支援部材と、
を備え
前記搬送支援部材は、前記払出ベルトの側で前記収納ベルトの駆動軸の両側にそれぞれ設けられた回転円板であって、それぞれの外周縁部に前記収納ベルト側に突出形成された突起部が前記収納ベルト上の立位状態となった硬貨と異なるタイミングで接触するように回転することを特徴とする硬貨処理装置。
In the coin processing device that stores the inserted coins and can pay out the stored coins in accordance with the withdrawal command,
A storage belt for supporting the coins arranged and stored in the lower part of the coin storage for storing the coins on the upper surface and transferring the coins in the central direction of the coin storage;
A payout belt connected at the end of the storage belt and conveying coins transferred from the storage belt to above the coin storage;
A conveyance support member that is disposed at a joint between the storage belt and the payout belt, and that causes the coins that have been in a standing position to fall on the payout belt;
Equipped with a,
The conveyance support member is a rotating disk provided on each side of the drive shaft of the storage belt on the payout belt side, and a protrusion formed to protrude toward the storage belt on each outer peripheral edge. A coin processing device that rotates so as to come into contact with the coins in a standing state on the storage belt at a different timing .
前記突起部は、それぞれ所定のテーパ面を備えた台形形状に形成されていることを特徴とする請求項1記載の硬貨処理装置。The coin processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each of the protrusions is formed in a trapezoidal shape having a predetermined tapered surface.
JP2006051417A 2006-02-28 2006-02-28 Coin processing equipment Expired - Fee Related JP4984571B2 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2006051417A JP4984571B2 (en) 2006-02-28 2006-02-28 Coin processing equipment

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2006051417A JP4984571B2 (en) 2006-02-28 2006-02-28 Coin processing equipment

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
JP2007233493A JP2007233493A (en) 2007-09-13
JP4984571B2 true JP4984571B2 (en) 2012-07-25

Family

ID=38554059

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
JP2006051417A Expired - Fee Related JP4984571B2 (en) 2006-02-28 2006-02-28 Coin processing equipment

Country Status (1)

Country Link
JP (1) JP4984571B2 (en)

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP7439593B2 (en) * 2020-03-18 2024-02-28 沖電気工業株式会社 Media conveyance device, media processing device and automatic transaction device

Family Cites Families (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPS60104967U (en) * 1983-12-19 1985-07-17 ロ−レルバンクマシン株式会社 coin transfer device
JP2001184541A (en) * 1999-12-22 2001-07-06 Toyo Commun Equip Co Ltd Coin handling device

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
JP2007233493A (en) 2007-09-13

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
CN105900155B (en) Medium processing apparatus and medium transaction apparatus
JP2004240904A (en) Bill depositing and dispensing device
JP2003203262A (en) Bill teller machine and cash automatic transaction device
JP4984571B2 (en) Coin processing equipment
JPH10188074A (en) Paper money receiving/dispensing machine
JP7098983B2 (en) Coin storage and discharge device
JP7413807B2 (en) Coin handling equipment, coin handling equipment and coin handling method
JP6197615B2 (en) Coin storage, coin storage control method, and coin processing apparatus
JP3304775B2 (en) Money receiving and dispensing machine
JP5686059B2 (en) Medium stacking apparatus and medium processing apparatus
JP3666293B2 (en) Money processing equipment
JP4178726B2 (en) Banknote handling equipment
JP7271913B2 (en) Coin handling equipment and automatic transaction equipment
TW201905856A (en) Coin handling device
JPH09227011A (en) Paper conveying device and bill carrying in-and-out machine
JP7205182B2 (en) Coin handling equipment and automatic transaction equipment
JP6781032B2 (en) Automatic change deposit / withdrawal machine
JPH0226274B2 (en)
JPH082716A (en) Circulation type banknote paying and receiving machine
JP7342379B2 (en) Coin handling equipment and automatic transaction equipment
JP6960307B2 (en) Storage feeding mechanism and coin processing device
JP7279472B2 (en) COIN HANDLING DEVICE, AUTOMATIC TRADING DEVICE AND COIN HANDLING METHOD
JP2000057406A (en) Paper money storing device
JPH1166375A (en) Coin processor and cash processor
JP4383764B2 (en) Coin storage and dispensing unit and apparatus, and coin change machine

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
A621 Written request for application examination

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A621

Effective date: 20080903

A977 Report on retrieval

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A971007

Effective date: 20110726

A131 Notification of reasons for refusal

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A131

Effective date: 20110823

A521 Written amendment

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A523

Effective date: 20111021

TRDD Decision of grant or rejection written
A01 Written decision to grant a patent or to grant a registration (utility model)

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A01

Effective date: 20120403

A01 Written decision to grant a patent or to grant a registration (utility model)

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A01

A61 First payment of annual fees (during grant procedure)

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A61

Effective date: 20120416

R150 Certificate of patent or registration of utility model

Ref document number: 4984571

Country of ref document: JP

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R150

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R150

FPAY Renewal fee payment (event date is renewal date of database)

Free format text: PAYMENT UNTIL: 20150511

Year of fee payment: 3

FPAY Renewal fee payment (event date is renewal date of database)

Free format text: PAYMENT UNTIL: 20150511

Year of fee payment: 3

S111 Request for change of ownership or part of ownership

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R313111

FPAY Renewal fee payment (event date is renewal date of database)

Free format text: PAYMENT UNTIL: 20150511

Year of fee payment: 3

R350 Written notification of registration of transfer

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R350

R250 Receipt of annual fees

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250

R250 Receipt of annual fees

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250

R250 Receipt of annual fees

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250

R250 Receipt of annual fees

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250

R250 Receipt of annual fees

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250

R250 Receipt of annual fees

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250

LAPS Cancellation because of no payment of annual fees