JPS646517B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a dispensing management device for a coin dispensing machine that is capable of dispensing the maximum amount of coins stored in a coin storage section.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, as a method for detecting the number of stored coins remaining in a coin storage unit, the first method is to provide near-end detection means to indicate that there are few remaining coins and empty detection means to indicate that there are no remaining coins, respectively, in the coin storage unit, and to detect the near-end. A method is adopted in which the coin dispensing mechanism is notified by an output to the clerk, and the coin dispensing mechanism is stopped after the coin dispensing operation currently being performed is completed based on the empty detection output. Second, when coins are stored in the coin storage section, the total number of coins stored is set in memory,
A method is adopted in which the number of stored coins remaining is managed and the coin dispensing mechanism is stopped when the remaining number reaches or approaches zero.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

However, in the first method, in order to ensure that the final dispensing is completed, it is necessary to set the empty amount not to be 0 but to be slightly larger than the maximum number of transactions, so a large number of coins still remain in the storage unit when empty is detected. It turns out. In other words, it is necessary to store money that is not actually dispensed, so-called dummy money, in the money storage section. In addition, even though there is a large amount of coins left in banks, etc., when the bank is about to close, the dispensing machine cannot be used unless new coins are replenished, resulting in a decline in service. There is a disadvantage that extra effort is required to replenish the extra money.

In addition, in the second method, replenishment of money,
There is the hassle of having to separately count and confirm the total number of stored items and reset them each time a problem occurs.

[Means for solving problems]

The present invention provides a coin dispensing machine configured to dispense coins corresponding to the quantity of dispensed coins inputted by a command from a coin storage section using a coin dispensing mechanism.
A dispensing management number setting key for presetting a dispensing management number corresponding to a predetermined remaining amount of money at which dispensing management should start, a dispensing management number storage section for storing the dispensing management number, and a coin storage section. a dispensing management means for detecting when the quantity of remaining coins stored in the storage unit reaches the dispensing management number and outputting a dispensing management start signal indicating that the dispensing management mode has been entered; Notifying means for notifying that the mode has shifted to the dispensing management mode based on a signal; and when the mode has not shifted to the dispensing management mode, the coin corresponding to the quantity of coins to be dispensed that has been input as a command is dispensed as is; When transitioning to the dispensing management mode, if the quantity of coins inputted by the command is smaller than the number of managed dispensing, that quantity is dispensed, and the quantity of coins inputted by the command is subtracted from the number of managed dispensing. a dispensing control section that stores the input amount as a new dispensing management number in the dispensing management number storage section and generates an input over signal when the dispensed coin quantity is greater than the dispensing management number; The present invention is equipped with an input over display means for notifying that the managed number of coins to be dispensed has become smaller than the quantity of coins to be dispensed.

[Effect]

After the number of coins in the coin storage unit has decreased to the predetermined number of coins to be managed, this will be notified, and each time a deposit request is made, a comparison will be made with the remaining quantity, and if it is possible to deposit, This will be dispensed, the remaining quantity will be set as the new dispensing management number, and the notification will be made again when dispensing becomes impossible. Therefore, the money stored in the money storage section can be used effectively.

〔Example〕

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a coin dispensing machine for dispensing coins, and a coin dispensing unit 3 for dispensing coins stored in a coin storage unit 1 (FIG. 2) by a coin dispensing mechanism 2.
and a control section 5 that controls the dispensing operation via the coin dispensing section interface 4.

The coin ejecting mechanism has an inclined tray 7 as shown in Fig. 2.
A large number of coin rolls 8 are arranged on the top so that they can be rolled horizontally, and one coin roll 8 is placed from the bottom by a coin ejecting mechanism 2 (not shown).
It is configured to take out books one by one. At a predetermined position as viewed from the bottom of the tray 7, for example, at the position of the fifth metal bar 8, there is a discharge management detection means 9 having a photodetector configuration, such as a light emitting element 9A and a light receiving element 9B facing each other with the metal bar 8 in between. An empty detection means 10 having a photodetector structure is also provided at the bottom of the tray 7. In this way, when there are fewer than four coin bars 8 on the tray 7, the detection output of the dispensing management detection means 9 is sent as the dispensing management operation start signal MS, and when there are no coin bars 8 on the tray 7, an empty signal is sent. The detection output of the detection means 10 is sent out as an empty detection signal ET. Thus tray 7
When the coin roll 8 is dispensed from the coin, it is detected by a dispensed coin detection means 11 having a micro switch configuration, for example.

The dispensing management operation start signal MS and the empty detection signal ET generated in the coin dispensing section 3 in this way
The deposited coin detection signal TK is sent to the bus BUS via the interface 4 under the control of the central processing unit (CPU) 12 of the control section 5.

The CPU 12 connects to the coin dispensing part interface 4 via the control bus BUS1, the address bus BUS2, and the data bus BUS3.
It is connected to a data memory 15 having a RAM configuration and an interface 16 for a data input/output unit, and controls the exchange of detection signals and control signals between each unit according to a program stored in a program memory 17 having a ROM configuration. It addresses the necessary equipment, reads data, performs calculations, and transfers it. Therefore, the CPU functions as an investment management means.

The data memory 15 includes a dispensing management start storage section 15 that stores the start of dispensing management when the dispensing management operation start signal MS is generated in the dispensing management detection means 9.
A, a dispensing management number storage unit 15B that stores the remaining coin quantity (hereinafter referred to as the dispensing management number) for which dispensing management operation should be started, and a dispensing coin number storage unit 15B that stores the number of coins ordered to be dispensed. 15C.

The input data DATA for the number of coins to be dispensed, which is input from the numeric keypad 18 by the operator's operation, is input to the dispensed coin number storage unit 15C via the interface 16.

The interface 16 also has a key input section 19.
is connected so that the data on the number of dispenses set in advance to the number of dispenses setting key 19A of a daisy switch etc. provided therein can be transferred and stored in the dispensed number storage unit 15B of the data memory 15. being done.

Furthermore, the key input section 19 has a reset key 19B.
is provided, and when the coin storage section 1 is replenished with coins, by inputting a reset signal RS, the stored contents of the dispensing management start storage section 15A and the dispensing management number storage section 15B of the data memory 15 are reset.
In this reset state, when the operator operates the coin management number setting key 19A of the key input unit 19, the number of coins to be dispensed can be set in the coin management storage unit 15B while managing the coins. .

Further, the key input unit 19 is provided with an equal key 19C and a dispensing request key 19D, and when the operator operates the numeric keypad 18 and then operates the equal key 19C, it is possible to indicate that the input operation of the data on the number of coins to be dispensed has been completed. By inputting the input and then operating the dispensing request key 19D, the coin dispensing mechanism 2 starts the dispensing operation of coins.

The interface 16 also includes an input overload indicator 21 (input overload display means) and a numeric keypad 1.
When the content of the pitch request data DATA inputted by 8 is greater than the stored data in the pitch management number storage section 15B, the display is lit. In addition, a dispensing management start alarm 22 (notifying means) consisting of a buzzer, a lamp, etc. is connected to the interface 16, and when the dispensing management detection means 9 performs a detection operation and the empty detection means 10 performs a detection operation. Provide an acoustic or visual notification when something happens. Therefore, the administrator can replenish money and take other necessary measures.

The coin dispenser of FIGS. 1 and 2 operates according to the steps shown in the flowchart of FIG.

When the coin storage unit 1 is replenished with coins 8 in step S2 from the standby state in step S1, the reset key 19B is operated in step S3 to input a reset signal RS to the CPU 12 via the interface 16. At this time, CPU1
2 is a management number storage section 15B of the data memory 15;
After resetting the dispensing management number data stored in the dispensing management start storage section 15A (as well as this start signal if stored in the dispensing management start storage section 15A), the process moves to the next step S4.

On the other hand, if the coin roll is not to be replenished in the standby state of step S1, step S3 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S4.

In this step S4, the number of coins to be dispensed, that is, the number of coin bars 8, is then input using the numeric keypad 18, and the equal key 19C is operated. At this time, the CPU 12 stores the deposited coin data in the deposited coin number storage section 15C via the data bus BUS3.

Next, in step S5, the ejection request key 19D is pressed.
Make a request to start dispensing by operating .
At this time, the CPU 12 moves to step S6, reads the data in the dispensing management start storage section 15A of the data memory 15, determines whether dispensing management start data is stored, and determines whether dispensing management start data is stored. If not, the process moves to step S7 and the coin dispensing mechanism 2 is operated via the interface 4 to dispense one coin.

Eventually, when the deposited coin detection switch 11 detects this deposited coin bar, the CPU 12 proceeds to step S.
Moving on to step 8, the data in the deposited coin number storage section 15C of the data memory 15 is read out, the numerical value "1" is subtracted, and the subtraction result is stored again in the deposited coin number storage section 15C, thus storing the deposited coin number. The data in section 15C is updated.

The CPU 12 then proceeds to step S9 to determine whether or not the dispensing management start signal MS has been sent out from the dispensing management detection means 9.
If not, the process moves to step S10.

In this step S10, the CPU 12 reads the stored data in the deposited coin number storage section 15C and determines whether the content is "0" or not. As a result, if the value has not become "0", the CPU 12 determines that the dispensing has not ended, and returns to step S6 to again judge whether or not there is a dispensing management signal in the dispensing management start storage section 15A. Thereafter, as long as the dispensing management start signal MS is not stored and the stored data in the dispensed coin number storage section 15C is not "0", the processes of steps S6, S7 to S10, and S6 are repeated.

During such repeated processing, a dispensing management start signal is output from the dispensing management detection means 9 in step S9.
If it is determined that MS has occurred, the CPU 12 moves to step S11 to put the coin dispensing machine into a dispensing management state. Here, the CPU 12 inputs the management number data ("4" in this embodiment) inputted in advance by the management number setting key 19A of the key input section 19 into the management number storage section 15B in the data memory 15. Transfer and remember. Note that this dispensing management number setting can be done by the operator using the dispensing management number setting key 19.
You can also input by operating A.

Thus, the coin dispensing machine thereafter enters the dispensing management operation mode and moves to step S10, and after confirming that the stored data in the dispensed coin number storage section 15C is not "0", the CPU 12 moves to step S6. here
The CPU 12 determines that the dispensing management start signal is stored in the dispensing management start storage section 15A, and proceeds to step 12.

In this step S12, the CPU 12 reads out the data stored in the deposited coin number storage section 15C of the data memory 15, and determines whether this is equal to or smaller than the stored data in the managed deposited number storage section 15B. This judgment is made as to whether or not the number of undeposited coins currently stored in the deposited coin number storage section 15C is less than the number of coin bars currently remaining in the coin storage section 1, in other words, the number of undeposited coins is equal to the undeposited coin number data. The decision will be made as to whether or not you can actually invest your coins.

As a result of this judgment, if the number of undeposited coins is smaller than the managed number of coins to be dispensed, the CPU 12 moves to the next step S13 and dispenses one gold bar, and in the next step S14, the number of coins to be dispensed is stored as "1". At the same time as subtracting from the stored data in the section 15C, the subtraction is performed in the next step S15.
After the number of pitches "1" is subtracted from the data stored in the managed number of pitches storage section 15B, the process moves to the above-mentioned step S10.

In step S10, the CPU 12 reads out the stored data in the deposited coin number storage section 15C and determines whether the content is "0" or not, as in the case described above. As a result, if the value is not "0", the CPU 12 determines that the dispensing is not completed, and returns to step S6 to again judge whether or not there is a dispensing management signal in the dispensing management start storage section 15A. Thereafter, as long as the stored data in the deposited coin number storage section 15C is not "0", steps S6 and S are performed.
12 to S10 and S6 are repeated.

During the above-described repeated processing, the stored data in the deposited coin number storage unit 15C becomes "0" in step S10.
When this happens, it is judged that the throwing is finished and the next step S
When the CPU 12 determines in step S16 that the detection output ET is being sent to the empty detection means 10, the process moves to step S17 and stops.
If the detection output ET is not obtained at 0, the process returns to step S4 via steps S2 and S3 to prepare for inputting the next coin number data.

When dispensing money within the above-mentioned limit of the managed dispensing number (in other words, when performing managed dispensing), step S
When it is determined in step S12 that the number of unreleased items is larger than the number of managed items, the CPU 12 executes step S2.
The process returns to the standby state and returns to step S18.
The input over-input indicator 21 is used to notify the user. Therefore, when this input over display is issued, the clerk can know that the remaining number of coins currently stored in the coin storage section 1 is less than the input commanded number of coins to be dispensed and cannot dispense them. The need for replenishment of coins can be immediately recognized. In this way, the CPU 12 functions as a dispensing control section.

In addition to the above operations, the CPU 12 performs step S
When managed dispensing based on the dispensing management number data set by the dispensing management number setting key 19A is started in step S11, the dispensing management start alarm device 22 is made to notify in step S19. Therefore, the staff member can know that the dispensing operation is still being performed with only a small amount of coins remaining in the coin storage unit 1, and therefore, under sufficient supervision, the staff can increase the number of bars to the limit that can be dispensed. You can invest money.

Furthermore, in step S16, the CPU 12
When the empty detection means 10 determines that the detection output ET is obtained, the dispensing management start annunciator 22 issues a notification in step S20. Therefore, the clerk can immediately know that the coin storage section 1 is out of coins, and thereby can reliably know the necessity of replenishing the coins.

In this way, according to the configurations shown in FIGS. 1 and 2,
After the remaining number of coin bars in the coin storage unit 1 reaches the preset number of coins to be managed, the number of remaining coins is compared with the remaining number each time a coin is dispensed. Since the system continues dispensing when there are more coins, even if the remaining number of coins in the coin storage section decreases, the number of dispensing requests is small and dispensing can continue as long as possible.

FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of the dispensing management device according to the present invention configured using a logic circuit, in which numeral 31 denotes a dispensing number counter constituting a dispensing coin number storage section, and the number key 18 is pressed by the operator's operation. Receives input data of the number of deposited coins DATA outputted from as a preset input. Thereafter, each time the coin dispensing mechanism 2 dispenses one coin at a time, the content of the dispensing number counter 31 changes each time the detection pulse TK that comes from the dispensing coin detection switch 11 is received as a subtraction input of "1". It will be subtracted.

The throw number counter 31 becomes logic "L" when its content is "0", and becomes logic "H" when it is not "0".
A coin detection condition signal DSU is generated and is applied as a set input to the coin dispensing signal forming circuit 35 via an AND gate 33 and an OR gate 34. The coin dispensing signal forming circuit 35 is, for example, a D flip-flop circuit, and receives a dispensing request signal generated by operating the dispensing request key 19D at its D input terminal.
It is set when DSE is applied, and its set output Q is given as the drive command signal UGK to the coin dispensing mechanism 2.

At this time, the coin dispensing mechanism 2 dispenses coins one by one, and when the content of the dispensing number counter 31 is subtracted by "1" based on the detection output TK obtained as a result of the dispensing coin detection switch 11, The detection output TK is sent to the coin ejecting signal forming circuit 35 via the Noah gate 36.
Give it to and clear it. At this time, the number of throws counter 3
If the content of 1 is not "0", the coin dispensing condition signal DSU of logic "H" is given as a set input to the coin dispensing signal forming circuit 35 via the AND gate 33 and the OR gate 34, so that this condition is repeated again. Circuit 35 is set. Therefore, the coin dispensing mechanism 2 performs the dispensing operation again.

This dispensing operation is repeated thereafter, and eventually the content of the dispensing number counter 31 becomes "0" and the coin dispensing condition signal DSU is sent to the coin dispensing signal forming circuit 35.
The operation is stopped when the content of the input signal becomes logic "L" and the coin dispensing signal forming circuit 35 is no longer set.

The above configuration is a circuit for when the number of coins in the coin storage section 1 is sufficient, but the following configuration is provided for management and dispensing when the number of coins in the coin storage section 1 is small.

37 is a dispensing management number counter serving as a dispensing management number storage unit, which stores the dispensing management number input data set by the operator in the dispensing management number setting key 19A,
When the set output Q of the dispensing management start signal storage circuit 38 is given as the load signal LOD, it is stored as preset data. The content of this preset data is the detection output of the deposited coin detection switch 11.
TK is subtracted when "1" is given as a subtraction input to the throw management number counter 37 via the AND gate 39. This AND gate 39 is designed to be opened while controlled dispensing is being performed by the set output Q of the dispensing management start signal storage circuit 38.

In this way, when the stored content of the managed dispensing number counter 37 is not "0", it corresponds to a state in which managed dispensing is in progress, and when it is "0", it corresponds to a state in which managed dispensing is completed.

The contents of the dispensing management number counter 37 are compared to the comparison circuit 40.
It is applied to the B input terminal of , and is compared with the throw number data given from the throw number counter 31 to its A input terminal. The comparison circuit 40 operates when the A input is greater than the B input, in other words, when the commanded dispensing number data stored in the dispensing number counter 31 is greater than the remaining coin number data stored in the dispensing management number counter 37. , and provides a lighting display signal to the input over-indicator 21 via the AND gate 41. The dispensing condition signal DSU from the dispensing number counter 31 is given to this AND gate 41 as an open signal, and thus when data is input to the dispensing number counter 31, the contents of the command may vary depending on the currently stored coins. Since it is not possible to dispense, this is notified to the operator via the input over indicator 21.

On the other hand, when the A input is equal to or smaller than the B input, the comparison circuit 40 detects that the commanded dispensing number data stored in the dispensing number counter 31 is stored in the dispensing management number counter 37. When the remaining money data is equal to or smaller than the remaining money data, it is applied as a dispensing start signal to the coin dispensing signal forming circuit 35 via the AND gate 42 and further via the OR gate 34. The AND gate 42 is given the dispensing condition signal DSU of the dispensing number counter 31 as a first open signal, and the set output Q of the dispensing management start signal storage circuit 38 as a second open signal. In this manner, dispensing is started when a dispensing number command is input during managed dispensing.

Also, during the dispensing management dispensing operation, the AND gate 33
In order to prevent the dispensing operation that had been performed via the dispensing control counter 37, the dispensing management number counter 37 changes to logic "H" when the stored content is not "0", and becomes logic "L" when it is "0". management signal
KAN is sent to the NAND circuit 44. This NAND circuit 44 receives the set output Q of the dispensing management start signal storage circuit 38 as a second condition signal, and after starting managed dispensing, the dispensing management number counter 37
When the content of is not "0", an output that becomes logic "L" is sent to the AND gate 33 as a close signal. Further, when the dispensing management start signal storage circuit 38 is in the set state, a reset output which becomes logic "L" is given to the AND gate 33 as a close signal.
Thus, when the AND gate 33 is in the managed dispensing state, the dispensing condition signal DSU of the dispensing number counter 31 is prohibited from passing through so as not to be applied to the coin dispensing signal forming circuit 35, and is processed only by the output of the comparing circuit 40. Accordingly, the coin ejecting drive signal UGK is generated.

On the other hand, a reset signal is generated by the reset key 19B when the coin storage section 1 is replenished with coins.
RS is applied to the clear terminals of the dispensing management start signal storage circuit 38 and the dispensing management number counter 37 to clear their memories.

Further, when all the coins in the coin storage section 1 are dispensed and the empty detection means 10 obtains a detection output EMP, this is sent to the attendant alarm 22 to notify the attendant, and the coins are dispensed via the Noah gate 36. A clear signal is given to the signal forming circuit 35 to stop the generation of the coin dispensing signal UGK.

Further, the set output Q of the dispensing management start signal storage circuit 38 is given to the staff notifying device 22, thereby notifying the staff that the dispensing management start signal storage circuit 38 has entered the managed dispensing state.

The configuration shown in FIG. 4 executes money dispensing control in substantially the same procedure as described above with respect to FIG.

First, the operator replenishes the coin storage section 1 with coins and then operates the reset key 19B. At this time, the dispensing management start signal storage circuit 38 and the dispensing management number counter 37 are cleared.

Next, the operator uses the numeric keypad 18 to input the number of coins to be deposited. At this time, this input data is stored in the dispensing number counter 31, and the dispensing condition signal is
DSU becomes logic “H”. However, since the dispensing management number counter 37 and the memory circuit 38 are in a clear state, the AND gate 33 is open, and therefore the dispensing condition signal DSU is applied to the set input terminal of the coin dispensing signal forming circuit 35.

Next, when the operator operates the dispensing request key DSE, the coin dispensing signal forming circuit 35 is set and outputting the dispensing drive signal UGK. Therefore, the coin dispensing mechanism 2 dispenses one coin, and the dispensed coin detection switch 11 detects this. This detection output TK is given to the throw number counter 31 as a "1" subtraction signal, and its contents are subtracted by "1". At the same time, the coin dispensing signal forming circuit 35 is once cleared by the detection output TK of the dispensing coin detection switch 11.

However, at this time, unless the content of the dispense number counter 31 reaches "0", the set input continues to be applied to the set terminal, so the coin dispensing signal forming circuit 35 is set again, and the coin dispensing mechanism 2 is activated again. Performs the action of throwing out a coin. Thereafter, this throwing operation is repeated until the content of the throwing number counter 31 becomes "0".

Eventually, when the number of throws counter 31 becomes "0",
The dispensing condition signal DSU becomes logic "L", so the coin dispensing mechanism 2 finishes dispensing the last coin, and the dispensing coin detection signal TK is output to the coin dispensing signal forming circuit 3.
After clearing 5, it will no longer be set, so
The coin dispensing mechanism 2 also no longer performs dispensing operation. Note that when the dispensing condition signal DSU of the dispensing number counter 31 becomes logic "L", the dispensing request signal DSE
is cleared.

During the above dispensing operation, when the number of coins in the coin storage section 1 becomes less than the scheduled number of dispensing management and the dispensing management detection means 9 generates the detection output MS, the dispensing management start signal storage circuit 38 is set. be done. Therefore, after the reset output falls to logic "L", the throw condition signal DSU is inhibited by the AND gate 33. At the same time, the set output Q of the memory circuit 38 is given to the throw management number counter 37 as a load signal LOD,
The management number data set in the management number setting key 19A is stored in the management number counter 37.

Also, at this time, the set output Q of the memory circuit 38 is applied to the AND gate 39, which opens it.
Therefore, when an output is obtained from the comparison result output terminal B≧A of the comparison circuit 40 (that is, when the number of coins remaining in the coin storage section 1 becomes larger than the number of coins remaining in the dispense number counter 31) , this B≧A output is applied as a set input to the coin dispensing signal forming circuit 35 through the AND gate 42 and the OR gate 34.

In this way, the coin dispensing mechanism 2 continues dispensing coins, and the dispensed coin detection switch 11 obtained at this time
The contents of the throw number counter 31 and the throw management number counter 37 are simultaneously decremented by "1" according to the detection output TK. Eventually, when the content of the dispensing number counter 31 becomes "0", the dispensing condition signal DSU falls to logic "L", the AND gate 33 closes, and the coin dispensing signal forming circuit 35 is no longer set, and the coin dispensing signal DSU falls to logic "L", and the coin dispensing signal forming circuit 35 is no longer set. The dispensing operation of the dispensing mechanism 2 is stopped.

Next, when the dispensing management detection means 11 operates in this way and attempts to enter managed dispensing, when the content of the dispensing number counter 31 is greater than the content of the managing number counter 37 (in other words, dispensing command input (When the number of coins remaining is larger than the remaining number of coins currently stored in the coin storage unit 1), the number of coins currently stored in the coin storage unit 1 is Money is not enough. At this time, the comparison circuit 40
generates an output at the A>B terminal and lights up the input over-input indicator 21 to notify the staff of the occurrence of this shortage. Note that since no output is obtained at the B≧A terminal of the comparator 40, the drive output signal UGK is not obtained in the coin dispensing signal forming circuit 35, and therefore the coin dispensing mechanism 2 does not perform a dispensing operation.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5 as the coin storage section 1,
Multiple coin roll storage cylinders 51A, 51 of the same denomination and amount
B, 51C may be provided, and a structure may be applied in which the metal bars are disposed of from each storage tube onto the conveyor 52 and then disposed of to the dispensing port 53 in a predetermined order. In this case, detectors 54A, 54B, and 54C having the same configuration as the empty detection means 10 shown in FIG. Start dispensing coins from the storage tube. However, as the dispensing management detecting means 9 in FIG. 1, the empty detecting means 54B of the second-to-last storage cylinder 51B is applied. Even in this case, it is possible to obtain a dispensing management device that can manage and dispense coins while checking the remaining number of coin bars in the coin storage section 1, as in the case described above.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case was described in which the present invention is applied to a coin dispensing machine that dispenses coin bars, but instead, as shown in FIG. The invention may also be applied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a photodetector configuration was used as the dispensing management detection means, but instead of this, a micro switch, a reed switch, etc. may be used. It is sufficient to apply a configuration that can detect when the number falls below a predetermined value. For example, the 6th
The illustrated detectors 9 and 10 have a proximity switch configuration for detecting the approach of the detector 59.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a daisy switch configuration was used as the dispensing management setting key 19A, but instead of this, a device such as a numeric keypad that can input numerical information in a fixed manner may be used. Various changes can be made, such as using a configuration in which the input data is preset in a circuit manner.

In the above-described embodiment, after replenishing the money storage unit 1 with coins, the dispensing management start storage unit 15A and the dispensing management number storage unit 15B are reset.
The reset signal is manually input by operating the reset key 19B provided in the key input section 19 (Fig. 1), but instead of this, a detector is provided in the money storage section 1 to detect the replenishment of money, The detection output may be used as a reset signal to automatically reset.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, when the quantity of coins remaining in the coin storage section becomes less than the scheduled quantity, the management dispensing operation is started, and the quantity of coins remaining in the coin storage section is changed to the dispensed coins for which the command has been input. By continuing to dispense coins while confirming that the coins are larger than the quantity, the coins remaining in the coin storage section can be effectively utilized and dispensed. Therefore, the cycle for replenishing money can be lengthened, and even when a bank wants to deposit a small amount of money just before closing, there is no need to replenish money, and service can be improved.

In addition, it is not necessary to replenish the coin storage section 1 with coins or to set the entire number of stored coins in the event of a trouble; it is only necessary to set the number of coins to be managed for dispensing to start the dispensing management operation. All you need is
Therefore, the operation can be simplified compared to the conventional method.
Incidentally, since it is considered that the number of inputs to be managed is actually selected to be a substantially constant value, there is no need to re-count the amount of money for the setting operation.

In addition, since the clerk is notified when the management dispensing operation starts, the staff can easily know when to replenish the coins. If the number of coins to be managed is less than the amount of coins to be dispensed, an over-input display will be displayed, so the clerk will know early on that the amount of stored coins to be dispensed for that time is insufficient and must replenish. I can do things.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a schematic system diagram showing an example of the dispensing control device for a coin dispensing machine according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing its coin storage section, and Fig. 3 is the operation of Fig. 1. FIG. 4 is a schematic system diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 5 and 6 are schematic diagrams showing other examples of the money storage section. 1... Money storage unit, 2... Money ejecting mechanism, 3...
...Money dispensing unit, 12...CPU (dispensing management means, dispensing control unit), 15B...Dispensing management number storage unit, 19
A... Dispensing management number setting key, 21... Input over indicator (input over display means), 22... Dispensing management start indicator (notifying means).

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A money dispensing machine configured to dispense money corresponding to the quantity of dispensed coins inputted by a command from a coin storage section using a coin dispensing mechanism, which includes: (a) dispensing management; (b) an investment management number storage unit that stores the investment management number; (c) ) A dispensing management means that detects when the quantity of remaining coins stored in the coin storage section reaches the dispensing management number and outputs a dispensing management start signal indicating that the dispensing management mode has been entered. (d) notification means for notifying that the dispensing management mode has been entered based on the dispensing management start signal; and (e) notifying means for notifying that the dispensing management mode has been entered based on the dispensing management start signal; Coins corresponding to the amount of coins to be dispensed are dispensed as they are, and when the mode is shifted to the dispensing management mode, when the quantity of coins to be dispensed which has been inputted by the command is smaller than the number of coins to be dispensed, that quantity is dispensed. Subtracting the input coin quantity commanded from the managed quantity, and storing this as a new managed quantity in the managed quantity storage unit, (f) a dispensing control section that generates an input over signal when the quantity is large; and (f) an input over display means that notifies based on the input over signal that the managed number of coins to be dispensed is less than the quantity of coins to be dispensed. A dispensing control device for a coin dispensing machine, characterized in that it is equipped with the following.