JP7124568B2 - money handling device - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a money handling device, and more particularly to a money handling device applied as a change machine.

For example, in stores such as supermarkets and convenience stores, it is common to connect a money processing device as an automatic change dispenser to a POS (Point Of Sales) terminal. The money processing device identifies coins deposited by being inserted into the coin slot, sorts the coins identified as genuine coins by denomination in the coin sorting unit, and sorts the coins provided for each denomination. Coins sorted into storage boxes are stored according to denominations. When a withdrawal command, which is a change withdrawal request, is given from the POS terminal, this money processing device draws out coins corresponding to the requested amount from the corresponding coin storage and transports them to the coin withdrawal port by the withdrawal conveying unit. It conveys and pays out (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2016-71662 A

By the way, in the money processing apparatus, when more than a predetermined number of coins are stored in the coin storage, an error message or the like is displayed on the display unit of the POS terminal, etc., assuming that the coin storage has overflowed. Displayed and stopped operation.

If the operation is stopped in this manner, the POS terminal becomes unusable, and as a result, the opportunity for payment processing at the store is lost, which is undesirable.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a money processing apparatus that can avoid loss of payment processing opportunities.

In order to achieve the above object, a money processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a temporary holding section that temporarily holds deposited coins, and sorts the coins temporarily held in the temporary holding section by denomination. A money processing device comprising a coin sorting unit and a plurality of coin storages for storing coins sorted by the coin sorting unit by denomination, wherein the number of coins stored in the coin storage is predetermined. When the specified number of coins or more causes the coin storage to overflow, a predetermined number of coins are ejected from the coin storage on the condition that a command to eject a predetermined number of coins from the coin storage is given from the host device. It is characterized by comprising control means for conveying the coin to the temporary storage section and then discharging it to the outside through the coin discharge passage.

Further, in the money processing apparatus according to the present invention, the control means communicates the deposited coin to the temporary storage unit when a returned coin is temporarily stored in the temporary storage unit and a return operation is performed. After passing through the coin return passage, the coin is returned from the coin return port, which is the exit of the coin return passage. a first state provided at the branch point, in which the coins circulated from the temporary storage portion to the coin return passage are passed toward the coin return opening; and a coin circulated from the temporary storage portion to the coin return passage. and a second state in which the coin discharge passage is allowed to pass from the branch point according to a command given from the control means.

Further, in the money handling apparatus of the present invention, the coin return passage is arranged at a location closer to the temporary holding section than the branch point, and the number of coins passing through the location is detected and detected by the control means. It is characterized in that it comprises a counting detector that gives a result.

According to the present invention, when the number of coins stored in the coin storage is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of coins and the overflow occurs in the coin storage, the host equipment removes the predetermined number of coins from the coin storage. On the condition that a coin ejection command is given, a predetermined number of coins are conveyed from the coin storage to the temporary holding section and then ejected to the outside through the coin ejection passage, so settlement processing caused by the occurrence of overflow. There is an effect that loss of opportunity can be avoided.

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing the configuration of a money processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a characteristic control system of the money processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the configuration of the coin handling machine shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the internal structure of the coin processor shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the coin return/ejection unit shown in FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the configuration of the coin return/ejection unit shown in FIG. 4. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 6. FIG. FIG. 8 is a vertical cross-sectional view schematically showing passage of a coin through a coin return passage in the coin return discharge unit shown in FIGS. 5 to 7. FIG. FIG. 9 is a vertical cross-sectional view schematically showing passage of a coin through a coin ejection passage in the coin return ejection unit shown in FIGS. 5 to 7. FIG. 10 is a front view of the banknote handling machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the configuration of the banknote handling machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 12 is an enlarged perspective view showing an enlarged banknote deposit port of the banknote handling machine shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing details of an overflow coin ejection control process performed by the money control unit shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a longitudinal sectional view showing an enlarged banknote deposit port of the banknote handling machine shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG.

Preferred embodiments of the money processing device according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show a money processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a plan view showing the structure of the money processing device, and FIG. 2 shows the features of the money processing device. 2 is a block diagram showing a typical control system; FIG.

The money processing device 1 exemplified here is applied as an automatic change machine to which a POS (Point Of Sales) register device PR is connected as a host device in a store such as a supermarket or a convenience store, for example. , a banknote handling machine 40 and a cash control unit 60 .

3 and 4 show the coin processor 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, respectively. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the configuration of the coin processor 10, and FIG. 4 is a coin processor. 10 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the internal structure of 10. FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the coin processor 10 has a coin processor main body 10a, which is a housing having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. It has an operation display unit 12 , a coin dispensing port 13 and a coin return port 14 .

The coin slot 11 is provided on the right side of the top surface of the front end of the coin processor main body 10a, and is an opening for receiving inserted coins inside the coin processor main body 10a. The coin slot 11 functions as a temporary holding section that temporarily holds deposits from users such as customers.

The operation display unit 12 is provided on the left side of the top surface of the front end of the coin processing machine main body 10a, and has a display unit 12a and an operation unit 12b. The display unit 12a displays various kinds of information, and the operation unit 12b is an input unit configured with, for example, a numeric keypad or the like to perform various operation inputs.

The coin dispensing port 13 is provided on the front left side of the coin processor main body 10a. The coin dispensing port 13 is an opening for dispensing coins stored inside the coin processor main body 10a, and for dispensing coins to a dispensing tray 15 attached to the coin processor main body 10a. . The coin return port 14 is provided on the front right side of the coin processor main body 10a. The coin return port 14 is an opening for returning coins.

A coin conveying mechanism 20 is provided inside the coin processor main body 10a. The coin conveying mechanism 20 has a deposit conveying portion 21 , a temporary holding portion 22 , a coin sorting portion 23 , a coin storage 24 , a disbursement conveying portion 25 and a switching gate group 26 .

The received money conveying section 21 conveys coins inserted from the coin inlet 11 and detected by an inserted detection sensor (not shown). The coin validation unit 27 determines the authenticity and denomination of coins.

The temporary holding section 22 temporarily holds a coin determined as a genuine coin by the coin verification section 27 . The coin distribution unit 23 distributes the coins transferred after being held by the temporary holding unit 22 by denomination.

The coin storage 24 is provided for each denomination and stores coins sorted by the coin sorting section 23 . Each coin storage box 24 is adapted to individually store inserted coins by denomination. Further, each coin storage 24 has a function of feeding out stored commodities.

The withdrawal transport unit 25 forwards the coins drawn out from the coin storage 24 . In other words, the dispensing transport unit 25 forwards the coins fed from the coin storage 24 toward the dispensing chute 28 communicating with the coin dispensing port 13 .

The switching gate group 26 includes a first switching gate 26a, a second switching gate 26b and a third switching gate 26c. The first switching gate 26a is provided on the downstream side of the deposit transport section 21 in the transport direction. The first switching gate 26a can selectively switch between a state in which the coin transported by the deposit transport section 21 is transported to the temporary holding section 22 and a state in which the coin is transported to the coin dispensing port 13. It is.

The second switching gate 26b is provided on the downstream side of the temporary storage section 22 in the transport direction. The second switching gate 26b selects between a state in which the coins held in the temporary holding section 22 are delivered to the coin sorting section 23, and a state in which the coins are delivered to the coin return/ejection unit 30, which will be described later. can be switched to The second switching gate 26b is normally in a state in which the coins held in the temporary holding section 22 are delivered to the coin sorting section 23. As shown in FIG.

Coins held in the temporary holding section 22 are transported to the coin sorting section 23 or the coin return/discharge unit 30 by a transport means (not shown) such as a transport belt or a transport roller. The rollers convey the sheets one by one so that they do not overlap each other. As for the conveying posture of the coin, the coin is conveyed in a sideways posture, that is, in a posture in which the central axis of the coin is substantially orthogonal to the conveying direction.

The third switching gate 26c is provided on the downstream side of the dispensing transport section 25 in the transport direction. The third switching gate 26c has a transport state in which the coin transported by the dispensing transport section 25 is transported to the coin dispensing port 13 via the dispensing chute 28, and a transport state in which the coin is transported to the temporary holding section 22. It can be switched alternatively between the circulating state. The third switching gate 26c is normally in the transport state.

5 to 7 each show the coin return/ejection unit 30 shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the coin return/ejection unit 30, and FIG. 6 is the coin return/ejection unit. 7 is a plan view showing the configuration of 30, and FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

The coin return/discharge unit 30 shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 constitutes the coin conveying mechanism 20, and includes a coin return passage 31, a coin discharge passage 33, a coin return/discharge gate (gate member) 35, and a counting detection unit. 37.

In the coin returning/discharging unit 30, the coin is conveyed rightward by the conveying means from the temporary holding section 22, contacts the second switching gate 26b, and then contacts the wall surface 29a of the conveying path 29 to change direction. A coin C conveyed forward is introduced from the unit entrance 30a.

The coin return passage 31 is formed so as to gradually incline downward as it goes forward from the unit entrance 30a, and communicates with the coin return port 14. - 特許庁As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the coin C introduced from the unit entrance 30a falls freely due to the collapse of the center of gravity of the coin C, as shown in FIGS. It is formed to the extent that it can be done.

The coin discharge passage 33 branches off from a branch point 31a in the middle of the coin return passage 31 and extends downward on the rear side of the coin return passage 31. An outlet 33a is provided. The coin discharge port 33a is open in the bottom surface of the coin processor main body 10a, although it is not shown in the drawing.

An opening/closing detector 34 is provided near the lower end of the coin discharge passage 33 . The opening/closing detection unit 34 detects opening and closing of the coin discharge port 33a, and when the coin discharge port 33a is closed by the cover 34a, it gives a detection signal to that effect to the money control unit 60. When the coin outlet 33a is opened, a detection signal to that effect is given to the money control section 60. FIG. It should be noted that when the coin ejection port 33a is opened, the coin collection bag 34b is installed so as to cover the coin ejection port 33a.

The coin return/discharge gate 35 is provided at a branch point 31a between the coin return passage 31 and the coin discharge passage 33 so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction about the central axis of a gate shaft portion 35a extending in the left-right direction. There is. The coin return/discharge gate 35 swings in the front-rear direction to allow the coin C circulated from the temporary holding portion 22 to the coin return passage 31 through the unit entrance 30a to pass toward the coin return port 14 in the first state. (the state shown by the broken line in FIG. 7 and the state shown in FIG. 8); It can be switched alternatively between two states (the state indicated by the solid line in FIG. 7 and the state shown in FIG. 9).

In a normal state, the coin return/discharge gate 35 is held in the first state by an urging means (not shown), and an actuator 36 such as a solenoid that is driven according to a command from the money control unit 60 is driven. When doing so, it swings forward against the biasing force of the biasing means to enter the second state. That is, the coin return/discharge gate 35 can be selectively switched between the first state and the second state according to the command given from the money control section 60 .

By the way, reference numerals 38a and 38b in FIG. The first state detection unit 38a is composed of, for example, an optical sensor or the like, and when the coin return/ejection gate 35 is in the first state, the light from the light emitting unit is blocked by the light shielding plate 35b attached to the coin return/ejection gate 35. When it is interrupted, it is turned on and gives an on signal to the money control section 60 . The second state detection unit 38b is composed of, for example, an optical sensor or the like, and when the coin return/ejection gate 35 is in the second state, the light from the light emitting unit is blocked by the light shielding plate 35b attached to the coin return/ejection gate 35. When it is interrupted, it is turned on and gives an on signal to the money control section 60 .

The counting detection unit 37 is installed in the vicinity of the unit inlet 30a rather than the branch point 31a in the coin return passage 31, and the coin C introduced from the unit inlet 30a loses its center of gravity and passes by free fall. A detection area 39 is defined as an area where The counting detection section 37 detects the number of coins C passing through the detection area 39 and gives the detection result to the money control section 60 .

10 and 11 each show the banknote handling machine 40 shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 10 being a front view of the banknote handling machine 40, and FIG. is a cross-sectional view.

The banknote handling machine 40 exemplified here is attached to the coin handling machine 10, and has a banknote deposit port 41 for charging banknotes on the front surface of a banknote handling machine main body 40a, which is a housing having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. A banknote dispensing port 42 is formed for dispensing the stored banknotes as change. In addition, the front portion of a collection box 43 provided in a drawable state is exposed at the lower front portion of the banknote handling machine main body 40a.

Such a banknote handling machine 40 includes a banknote receiving unit 44 for introducing banknotes inserted from a banknote receiving port 41 into the machine, a banknote dispensing unit 45 for feeding banknotes to a banknote dispensing port 42, a collection box 43, a banknote authenticity checker, and a It has a discriminating unit 46 that discriminates denominations and a banknote storage box 47 that stores banknotes of each denomination. The depositing unit 44 , the dispensing unit 45 , the collection box 43 , the discrimination unit 46 , and the banknote storage box 47 described above are connected by a banknote transport mechanism 48 .

As shown in FIG. 12, the bill receiving port 41 constituting the bill receiving portion 44 is formed such that a bottom portion 41a constituting the bill receiving port 41 protrudes further forward than the bill receiving port 41. As shown in FIG. The bottom portion 41a is for placing banknotes.

A bill guide 50 is provided on the bottom portion 41a. The banknote guide 50 is made of, for example, a resin material, and includes an upwardly extending portion 51 and a laterally extending portion 52 .

The upwardly extending portion 51 extends upward from the front end portion of the bottom portion 41a, and is an elongated portion whose longitudinal direction is the left-right direction. A notch 51a is formed in the central portion of the upwardly extending portion 51 in the left-right direction. The laterally extending portions 52 are continuous with the left and right ends of the upwardly extending portion 51, respectively, and protrude upward from the left and right ends of the bottom portion 41a.

The depositing section 44 and the dispensing section 45 are arranged vertically adjacent to each other, and LEDs 53a and 53b serving as light sources are provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the portion separating the depositing section 44 and the dispensing section 45. A provided substrate 54 is installed. The LED 53a provided on the upper surface of the substrate 54 illuminates the edge portion including the bill guide 50 by illuminating the bottom portion 41a that constitutes the banknote deposit port 41. The LED 53b provided on the lower surface of the substrate 54 , the bill dispensing port 42 is illuminated by illuminating the dispensing portion 45 .

The money control unit 60 is a control unit that controls the operation of each unit of the coin handling machine 10 and the banknote handling machine 40 according to the programs and data stored in the storage unit 61 . Note that the money control unit 60 may be implemented by software, for example, by causing a processing device such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) to execute a program, or may be implemented by hardware such as an IC (Integrated Circuit). Alternatively, software and hardware may be used together.

The operation of the money processing device 1 having the configuration as described above will be described. First, the operation of the coin processor 10 will be described.

A coin inserted into the coin slot 11 receives a deposit permission command from the POS register device PR, is detected by an insertion detection sensor, is transported by a deposit transport unit 21, and is verified by a coin verification unit 27 for authenticity and denomination. be judged. When the conveyed coin is a genuine coin, it is reserved in the temporary reserve section 22 . On the other hand, when the conveyed coin is not a genuine coin, it is conveyed to the coin dispensing port 13 via the first switching gate 26a and returned to the dispensing tray 15. FIG.

The coins held in the temporary holding section 22 are conveyed to the coin distributing section 23 and distributed by denomination while being conveyed backward. The coins distributed by the coin distribution unit 23 are stored in the coin storage box 24 according to the denomination.

When a payment instruction is given from the POS register device PR, coins of a denomination corresponding to the payment instruction are drawn out from an arbitrary coin storage 24 and conveyed forward by a payment conveying unit 25. , and is dispensed to the outside of the coin processor main body 10a from the coin dispensing port 13 via the third switching gate 26c.

By the way, when a return instruction is received from the POS register device PR while the coin is reserved in the temporary reserve unit 22, the coin is delivered to the coin return/discharge unit 30 via the second switching gate 26b.

As described above, in the coin return/ejection unit 30, the coin return/ejection gate 35 is held in the first state in the normal state. It is introduced into the coin return passage 31 from the unit entrance 30a, passes through the coin return passage 31, and is dispensed from the coin return port 14. - 特許庁

Coins introduced from the unit inlet 30a are conveyed rightward from the temporary holding section 22 by the conveying means, contact the second switching gate 26b, and then contact the wall surface 29a of the conveying path 29 to change direction. Since it is transported forward through the wall surface 29a, it passes through the unit entrance 30a in a decelerated state.

Due to the extended form of the coin return passage 31, the coin passing through the unit entrance 30a loses its center of gravity and passes through the detection area 39 of the counting detection section 37 by free fall. As a result, the passing speed of coins in the detection area 39 of the counting detection section 37 becomes higher than the passing speed of coins in the unit inlet 30 a immediately before the detection area 39 .

FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing details of the overflow coin discharge control process performed by the money control unit 60 shown in FIG. The operation of the coin handling machine 10 will be explained while explaining the contents of the overflow coin discharge control process.

In this overflow coin discharge control process, the money control unit 60 determines whether or not an overflow has occurred in any of the coin storages 24 in which the number of coins stored in the coin storage 24 is equal to or greater than a predetermined specified number. (step S101).

When an overflow occurs in any of the coin storages 24 (step S101: Yes), the money control unit 60 notifies the POS register device PR of the overflow (step S102), and the POS register A discharge command from the device PR is awaited (step S103).

On the other hand, if overflow has not occurred in any of the coin storages 24 (step S101: No), the money control section 60 repeats the process of step S101.

When the POS cash register device PR has given a command to eject a predetermined number of coins (step S103: Yes), the money control unit 60 causes the coin storage 24 to pay out a predetermined number of coins, and the payout transport unit 25 to the temporary storage unit 22 (step S104).

Then, the money control unit 60 determines whether or not the coin outlet 33a is opened through the opening/closing detection unit 34 (step S105). When the coin ejection port 33a is closed (step S105: No), that is, when the coin ejection port 33a is closed by the lid 34a, the money control unit 60 does not perform the processing described later. Return the procedure to end the current processing.

When the coin ejection port 33a is opened (step S105: Yes), that is, when the coin recovery bag 34b is properly attached to the coin ejection port 33a, the money control unit 60 drives the actuator 36 to return the coins. The discharge gate 35 is brought into the second state (step S106).

After that, the coins held in the temporary holding section 22 are delivered to the coin return/ejection unit 30 via the second switching gate 26b, passed through the detection area 39 of the counting detection section 37 from the unit entrance 30a, and the number of coins is detected. (step S107). A coin passing through the detection area 39 reaches the coin discharge passage 33 at the branch point 31a, passes through the coin discharge passage 33, and is discharged to the outside (coin collection bag 34b) from the coin discharge port 33a.

Coins introduced from the unit entrance 30a are conveyed rightward from the temporary holding portion 22 by the conveying means, contact the second switching gate 26b, and then contact the wall surface 29a of the conveying path 29. Since it has been changed and transported forward, it passes through the unit entrance 30a in a decelerated state in contact with the wall surface 29a. Due to the extended form of the coin return passage 31, the coin passing through the unit entrance 30a loses its center of gravity and passes through the detection area 39 of the counting detection section 37 by free fall. As a result, the passing speed of coins in the detection area 39 of the counting detection section 37 becomes higher than the passing speed of coins in the unit inlet 30 a immediately before the detection area 39 .

The money control unit 60 that carries out the process of step S107 determines whether or not the number of sheets detected through the counting detection unit 37 reaches the predetermined number of sheets in the ejection command (step S108). When the number of coins detected through the counting detection unit 37 has not reached the predetermined number (step S108), the money control unit 60 repeats the process of step S107.

On the other hand, when the number of sheets detected through the counting detection unit 37 reaches the predetermined number (step S108: Yes), the money control unit 60 stops driving the actuator 36, changes the attitude of the second switching gate 26b, and stops driving the conveying means. Ejection completion processing is executed (step S109), and then the procedure is returned to end the current processing.

Next, the operation of the banknote handling machine 40 will be described. A banknote deposited in the banknote deposit port 41 is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) of the deposit unit 44 and then transported to the discrimination unit 46 by the banknote transport mechanism 48 driven by the money control unit 60 . If a banknote is jammed during transportation or the discriminating unit 46 fails to distinguish the banknote, the banknote transport mechanism 48 temporarily returns the banknote to the banknote deposit port 41 via the deposit unit 44 . In this case, the bottom portion 41a constituting the banknote receiving port 41 protrudes further forward than the banknote receiving port 41, and the upwardly extending portion 51 of the banknote guide 50 extends upward from the front end portion of the bottom portion 41a. 14, the banknote BN once returned to the banknote deposit port 41 can be placed on the bottom portion 41a while being brought into contact with the upwardly extending portion 51. As shown in FIG.

Further, when the discrimination unit 46 determines that the bill is not genuine, the banknote transport mechanism 48 transports the banknote to the dispensing unit 45 and causes the banknote to be dispensed from the banknote dispensing port 42 . On the other hand, when the discrimination unit 46 determines that the bill is genuine, the bill transport mechanism 48 stores the bill in the bill storage box 47 corresponding to the denomination.

On the other hand, when there is a withdrawal command from the POS register device PR, the money control unit 60 causes the banknote conveying mechanism 48 to feed the banknotes of the corresponding denomination from the banknote storage 47, and the banknote conveying mechanism 48 causes the banknotes to be delivered to the dispensing unit. 45 to be dispensed from a banknote dispensing port 42.例文帳に追加

As described above, according to the money handling apparatus 1 of the embodiment of the present invention, the money control unit 60 controls the coin storage when the number of coins stored in the coin storage 24 reaches a predetermined number or more. When overflow occurs in the coin storage 24, a predetermined number of coins from the coin storage 24 are temporarily retained on condition that a command to eject a predetermined number of coins from the coin storage 24 is given from the POS register device PR. 22 and then discharged to the outside through the coin discharge passage 33, it is possible to avoid the loss of opportunity for settlement processing caused by the occurrence of overflow.

Moreover, the coin discharge passage 33 is provided in a manner branching from a branch point 31a in the middle of the coin return passage 31, so that the coin return discharge gate 35 can be selectively switched between the first state and the second state. As a result, coins can be discharged through part of the coin return passage 31 and then through the coin discharge passage 33, and by sharing some parts, the manufacturing cost can be reduced by reducing the number of parts. Space saving can be achieved while achieving reduction.

According to the money processing device 1, the passing speed of coins in the detection area 39 of the counting detection unit 37 is higher than the passing speed of coins in the unit entrance 30a immediately before the detection area 39. to the unit inlet 30a one by one in a daisy chain, the coins can pass through the detection area 39 in a separated state one by one, and the number of coins to be conveyed can be improved. can be detected.

Further, according to the money handling apparatus 1, the bottom portion 41a constituting the banknote receiving port 41 is formed in a manner projecting forward from the banknote receiving port 41, and the banknote guide 50 is positioned above the front end portion of the bottom portion 41a. Since the upwardly extending portion 51 provided in a manner extending toward the direction of the banknote abuts the banknotes returned to the banknote receiving port 41 by the banknote transport mechanism 48, the postures of the banknotes can be satisfactorily aligned.

In particular, when the bottom portion 41a has a sufficient forward projection distance from the banknote receiving port 41, the banknote returned to the banknote receiving port 41 can be pulled out forward from the banknote receiving port 41, thereby conveying the banknote. There is no risk of obstructing the banknotes delivered to the banknote dispensing port 42 by the mechanism 48 .

Moreover, since the banknote guide 50 has a notch 51a formed in the central portion in the left-right direction of the upwardly extending portion 51, it is possible to deposit banknotes into the banknote receiving port 41 and to take out banknotes returned to the banknote receiving port 41. is easy, and convenience can be improved.

Further, the banknote guide 50 is provided with the lateral extension portions 52 that are continuous with the left and right ends of the upward extension portion 51 and protrude upward from the left and right end portions of the bottom portion 41a. Since the side extending portion 52 abuts the banknote returned to the bank 41, the posture of the banknote can be better aligned.

Furthermore, a substrate 54 having LEDs 53a and 53b provided on its upper and lower surfaces is installed in a portion that separates the depositing unit 44 and the dispensing unit 45 in the banknote handling machine 40. The LED 53a illuminates the edge portion including the bill guide 50, and the LED 53b provided on the lower surface of the substrate 54 illuminates the bill dispensing port 42. Therefore, the space can be saved by sharing the light source member, and bill dispensing can be achieved. The bills in the coin slot 42 can be illuminated.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and various modifications can be made.

In the above-described embodiment, the coin return/ejection unit 30 is provided inside the coin processor main body 10a. The opening may be opened by opening the side opening of the main body with a door. According to such a configuration, even if a coin jam occurs in the coin return passage and the coin discharge passage, the coin causing the jam can be removed by opening the opening.

In the above-described embodiment, the board 54 provided with the LEDs 53a and 53b is installed in the portion that separates the depositing section 44 and the dispensing section 45 in the banknote handling machine 40. A plate-like member having LEDs as light sources on its upper and lower surfaces may be installed in the portion that separates the opening and the coin return opening. According to this, it is possible to illuminate the coins put out to the coin return slot while illuminating the periphery of the coin slot.

In the above-described embodiment, the passing speed of coins passing through the detection area 39 of the counting detection section 37 in the coin returning/discharging unit 30 is configured to be higher than the passing speed of coins at the unit inlet 30a immediately before the detection area 39. However, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the coin return/ejection unit and can be applied to various locations.

1 money processing device 10 coin processing machine 10a coin processing machine main body 11 coin slot 12 operation display unit 12a display unit 12b operation unit 13 coin dispensing port 14 coin return port 20 coin transport mechanism 21 deposit transport unit 22 temporary storage unit 23 coin Sorting section 24 Coin storage box 25 Dispensing transport section 26 Switching gate group 27 Validation section 30 Coin return/discharge unit 30a Unit entrance 31 Coin return passage 31a Branch point 33 Coin discharge passage 33a Coin discharge port 35 Coin return/discharge gate 37 Counting Detector 39 Detection region 40 Banknote handling machine 40a Banknote handling machine main body 41 Banknote deposit port 41a Bottom 42 Banknote withdrawal port 43 Collection box 44 Cash deposit unit 45 Withdrawal unit 46 Discrimination unit 47 Banknote storage 48 Banknote transport mechanism 50 Banknote guide 51 Upper extension 51a Notch 52 Side extension 60 Money control unit 61 Storage unit PR POS register device

Claims (3)

a temporary holding unit for temporarily holding deposited coins;
a coin distribution unit that distributes the coins temporarily reserved in the temporary reserve unit by denomination;
A money processing device comprising: a plurality of coin storages for storing coins sorted by the coin sorting unit by denomination,
When overflow occurs in the coin storage due to the fact that the number of coins stored in the coin storage exceeds a predetermined specified number, a host device issues a command to eject a predetermined number of coins from the coin storage. A money processing apparatus comprising control means for conveying a predetermined number of coins from the coin storage to the temporary holding section and then discharging the coins to the outside through the coin discharge passage under the condition of: The control means causes the coin to pass through a coin return passage communicating with the temporary storage unit when the received coin is temporarily stored in the temporary storage unit and is returned, and then the coin is returned. It is to be returned from the coin return port, which is the exit of the return passage,
The coin discharge passage is provided in a manner branching from a branch point in the middle of the coin return passage,
a first state provided at the branch point in which the coins circulated from the temporary storage section to the coin return passage are passed toward the coin return opening; 2. A gate member according to claim 1, further comprising a gate member capable of selectively switching between a second state in which said coin discharge passage is allowed to pass from a branch point according to a command given from said control means. Money handling device. A counting detection unit is provided at a location closer to the temporary holding unit than the branch point in the coin return passage, detects the number of coins passing through the location, and provides the detection result to the control means. 3. The money processing device according to claim 2.

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