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    • 专利摘要:
    A compact automatic coin counter (1) is shown comprising a coin bowl (3), a coin wheel (4), a running bar (8), a coin rail (14) and a coin sensor (9), wherein the coin wheel is arranged to be able to rotate, is inclined with its lower part in the coin bowl, and is provided with one or more recesses (5) for collecting coins from the coin bowl, so that coins caught in these recesses as the recesses pass through the coin bowl by rotation of the coin wheel follow the recesses. moving upwardly on the rotating coin wheel and wherein the coin wheel is further provided with a circular coin path (15) passing transversely through the grooves for collecting coins and consisting of one or more grooves (6) deeper recessed in axial direction than these recesses and the coin rail is provided with one or more outlets (7) which extend down these grooves in such a way that the dispensers lift the coins from the recesses in the coin wheel over the p. to the running rails, where they lean on the coin rail and individually roll past the coin sensor, which types each coin, and then the total value of the coins collected is counted.
    公开号:DK201600635A1
    申请号:DKP201600635
    申请日:2016-10-17
    公开日:2018-02-05
    发明作者:Bjarne Danø
    申请人:Ctcoin As；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    < 1 θ> DENMARK < 1 °> DK 2016 00635 A1 < 12 > PATENT APPLICATION
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    Int.CI: G 07 D 3/06 (2006.01)
    G 07 D 3/16 (2006.01) (21) Application Number: PA 2016 00635 (22) Filing Date: 2016-10-17 (24) Running Day: 2016-10-17 (41) Aim. available: 2018-02-05 (71) Applicant: CTCOIN A / S, Holkebjergvej 138, 5250 Odense SV, Denmark (72) Inventor: Bjarne Danø, Røllikkevænget 37, 5250 Odense SV, Denmark (74) Attorney: OTELLO ADVOKATANPARTSSELSKAB, Dalgasgade 25, 8., 7400 Herning, Denmark (54) Title: Compact automatic coin counter (56) Published publications:
    US 5988348 A1 US 2010273409 A1 US 2006019591 A1 (57) Summary:
    There is shown a compact automatic coin counter (1) comprising a coin bowl (3), a coin wheel (4), a running rail (8), a coin rail (14) and a coin sensor (9), wherein the coin wheel is arranged to be capable of rotate, is inclined with its lower part in the coin bowl, and is provided with one or more recesses (5) for collecting coins from the coin bowl, so that coins caught in these recesses as the recesses pass through the coin bowl by rotation of the coin wheel follow the recesses. moving upwardly on the rotating coin wheel, wherein the coin wheel is further provided with a circular coin path (15) which passes transversely through the grooves to collect coins and consists of one or more grooves (6) deeper recessed in axial direction than these recesses and the coin rail is provided with one or more outlets (7) which extend down these grooves in such a way that the dispensers lift the coins from the recesses in the coin wheel over the p. to the running rail, where they lean on the coin rail and individually roll past the coin sensor, which types each coin, and then the total value of the coins counted is counted.
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    DK 2016 00635 A1
    DK 2016 00635 A1
    Compact automatic coin counter
    The present invention relates to an automatic coin counter and in particular to a compact coin counter which is physically smaller than conventional coin counters.
    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
    Most known automatic coin counters are relatively large and space consuming machines.
    The most well-known technique for collecting the coins from a coin bowl into which the coins which are desired to be counted is poured is using a rotating disc (the so-called coin wheel) with a number of wedge-shaped drivers which push the coins up onto a running rail. The coins then run one by one along this runner rail past a coin sensor, which types and counts the coins, after which they are sorted by type.
    The diameter of the coin wheel is contingent upon the necessary centrifugal force influence of the largest / heaviest coin to be sorted, in conjunction with the fact that the coin wheel can only rotate at a certain speed without creating problems for the pick-up of the coins on the bearing members. This means that the coin wheel of conventional coin counters - and thus the coin counters themselves - will be relatively large.
    Brief description of the invention
    It is an object of the present invention to provide a coin counter that overcomes the above problems of the prior art in the art.
    The present invention relates to a compact automatic coin counter comprising a coin bowl, coin wheel, running bar, coin rail and coin sensor, wherein the coin wheel arranged to be rotatable is inclined with its lower portion in
    DK 2016 00635 A1 coin tray and is provided with one or more recesses for collecting coins from the coin tray so that coins caught in these recesses as the recesses pass through the coin bowl by rotating the coin wheel follow the recesses upwardly on the rotating coin wheel, and wherein the coin wheel is further provided with a circular coin path passing through the coin collecting grooves and consisting of one or more grooves deeper recessed than those recesses, and the coin rail having one or more dispensers extending down these grooves. in such a way that the dispensers lift the coins from the recesses of the coin wheel onto the runner rail, where they lean up against the coin rail and individually roll past the coin sensor which types each coin, then the total value of the coins collected is counted.
    Such a configuration of the coin counter means that the dimensions of the coin wheel can be reduced considerably because the coins in a coin counter according to the invention are not taken up by means of carriers and centrifugal force, but instead by recesses for the taking of coins in the coin wheel itself, from which the coin leads out to the running track.
    In one embodiment of the invention, the recesses for collecting coins are circular in shape.
    In one embodiment of the invention, the diameter of the recesses for collecting coins is between 2 cm and 7 cm, preferably between 3 cm and 5 cm.
    Such sizes of the recesses typically mean that they will be large enough to accommodate the largest physical coins without being large enough to accommodate several of the smallest physical coins side by side.
    In one embodiment of the invention, the depth of the coin collecting holes is adapted so that each recess can only transport a single coin up from the coin bowl at a time.
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    If the depths of the recesses make them unable to hold multiple coins lying on top of one another, other systems are typically not needed to ensure that only one coin is transported in one recess at a time.
    In one embodiment of the invention, the recesses for collecting coins are arranged along the outer periphery of the coin wheel.
    In one embodiment of the invention, the coin web is divided into two tracks separated by an elevation in the middle of the coin path along at least the majority of its course around the coin wheel, and there are two dispensers from the coin rail which extend into each of its tracks on each its side of this elevation.
    The use of such a two-track coin lane with an increase in height and two coin rails provides a more stable and '' proof safe '' transport of the coins than the use of a coin lane with only one groove and only one ejector from the coin rail.
    In one embodiment of the invention, the elevation is missing at one or more locations along the course of the coin path.
    Such holes in the elevation form so-called '' coin drops '' which can grip the edge of coins lying more or less perpendicular to the coin wheel and tip these coins in a direction more parallel to the coin wheel so that the coins can be absorbed by the recesses therein. .
    In one embodiment of the invention, the elevation is provided with rounded edges.
    A suitable rounding of the edges of the elevation together with a milled groove in the coin wheel reduces the risk of coins getting stuck in the system.
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    In one embodiment of the invention, the coin wheel is further provided with one or more through holes that are so small that the coins cannot pass through them.
    Such holes cause dirt and various impurities to leave the coin wheel therethrough.
    In one embodiment of the invention, the weight of the coin counter is less than 10 kg, preferably less than 5 kg, most preferably less than 3 kg.
    In one embodiment of the invention, the length of the coin counter is less than 40 cm, preferably less than 25 cm.
    In one embodiment of the invention, the height and width of the coin counter are both less than 30 cm, preferably less than 20 cm.
    The drawings
    In the following, a few embodiments of the invention are described with reference to the drawings, of which
    FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing of an automatic coin counter according to the invention,
    FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view of FIG. 1, and
    FIG. 3 is a schematic drawing of some of the most important technical parts of the coin counter shown in FIG. First
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    Detailed description of the invention
    FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is an enlarged section of FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing of a compact automatic coin counter 1 according to the invention, while FIG. 3 is a drawing of the coin wheel 4, the running rail 8, the coin rail 14 and the coin sensor 9 of this coin counter
    First
    In the illustrated embodiment, the coin wheel 4, the runner rail 8, the coin rail 14 and the coin sensor 9 are mounted on the inclined front of a base / bracket 2, which includes, among other things, a motor for rotating the coin wheel 4, power supply to the coin sensor 9 and the necessary electronics for registration. and counting the value of the coins passing the coin sensor 9.
    The base / console 2 has physical dimensions that make it suitable for incorporation in other applications where coin counting is desired.
    A coin bowl 3 is mounted on the front of the base / console 2, and the coin wheel 4, arranged parallel to the front of the base / console 2 and thus inclined, extends downwardly into this coin bowl 3. A series of circular recesses 5 in the coin wheel 4 is arranged along its outer periphery for collecting coins from the coin bowl 3 as the recesses pass therethrough. The size and depth of these recesses 5 are adapted so that each recess 5 can only carry a single coin at a time.
    The coin wheel 4 is further provided with a coin path 6 in the form of a circular recess, is passed through the aforesaid recesses 5 and is deeper recessed than these. In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, the coin path 6 is divided along most of its course into two tracks separated by an elevation 10, the edges of which are rounded 11 to reduce the risk of coins getting stuck in the coin bowl 3. Two dispensers 7 from the coin rail 14 extends into each groove on each side of each
    DK 2016 00635 A1 the elevation 10 so that they grab the coins in the recesses 5 and lift them over to the running rail 8.
    In other embodiments of the invention, the coin path 6 may consist of a single groove, and there may be one or more dispensers 7 from the coin rail 14 which extend into this groove, but the two-groove solution shown, each with its dispenser 7, has been found to be more stable and reduce the risk of the coins '' dropping '' and falling back into the coin bowl 3 in connection with the move from the coin wheel 4 to the running rail 8.
    Furthermore, the use of an elevation 10 along the center of the coin path 6 allows for making so-called 'coin drops' 11 in the form of '' holes '' in the elevation 10, which can grip the edge of coins lying more or less perpendicular to the coin wheel 4. and tipping these coins in a direction more parallel to the coin wheel 4 so that the coins can be received by the recesses 5 therein.
    When the coins are lifted onto the runner rail 8, they individually run along it as they '' lean 'up against the runner rail 14, passing the coin sensor 9 which types each coin and signals to the electronics inside the cabinet 2 which controls the value of the coins counted.
    The embodiment of the invention shown does not include systems for sorting and collecting the coins as they leave the runner rail 8, but other embodiments may contain such systems where the sorting is based on data from the coin sensor 9.
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    1. Coin counter
    2. Base / console
    3. Coin bowl
    4. Coin wheels
    5. Recess for collecting coins
    6. Coin runway
    7. Bring out
    8. Foot rail
    9. Coin sensor
    10. Raising in the middle of the coin run
    11. Coin drop
    12. Through hole for passage of dirt and more.
    13. Rounded edge of elevation
    14. Coin rail
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    权利要求:
    Claims (3)
    [1]
    Compact automatic coin counter (1) comprising a coin bowl (3), coin wheel (4), running bar (8), coin rail (14) and coin sensor (9), wherein the coin wheel is arranged to rotate. is inclined with its lower part in the coin bowl and is provided with one or more recesses (5) for collecting coins from the coin bowl, so that coins caught in these recesses as the recesses pass through the coin bowl by rotating the coin wheel follow the recesses movement on the rotating coin wheel and wherein the coin wheel is further provided with a circular coin path (6) passing through the grooves for collecting coins and consisting of one or more grooves deeper recessed than those grooves and the coin rail having one or a plurality of outlets (7) extending down these tracks in such a way that the outlets lift the coins from the indentations in the coin wheel onto the rails where they lean the coin rail and individually rolls past the coin sensor that types each coin, after which the total value of the coins counted is counted.
    [2]
    2. I I Requirement no .:
    because a meaningful inquiry cannot be done, namely:
    Compact automatic coin counter according to claim 1, wherein the recesses for collecting coins are circular in shape.
    Compact automatic coin counter according to claim 2, wherein the diameter of the recesses for collecting coins is between 2 cm and 7 cm, preferably between 3 cm and 5 cm.
    Compact automatic coin counter according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the depth of the coin collection grooves is adapted so that each recess can only carry a single coin up from the coin bowl at a time.
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    Compact automatic coin counter according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the recesses for collecting coins are arranged along the outer periphery of the coin wheel.
    5
    Compact automatic coin counter according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coin path is divided into two tracks separated by an elevation (10) in the middle of the coin path along at least the majority of its course around the coin wheel and there is two coin rails that extend into each track on each side of this elevation.
    Compact automatic coin counter according to claim 6, wherein the elevation is missing at one or more locations along the course of the coin run.
    Compact automatic coin counter according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the elevation is
    15 with rounded edges (13).
    Compact automatic coin counter according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coin wheel is further provided with one or more through holes (12) that are so small that the coins cannot pass through them.
    Compact automatic coin counter according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the weight of the coin counter is less than 10 kg, preferably less than 5 kg, most preferably less than 3 kg.
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    Compact automatic coin counter according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the length of the coin counter is less than 40 cm, preferably less than 25 cm.
    12. Compact automatic coin counter according to any of the foregoing
    30 claims, wherein the height and width of the coin counter are both less than 30 cm, preferably less than 20 cm.
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    NEWS INVESTIGATION REPORT - PATENT application numberPA 2016 00635 1. 1 1 Non-searchable requirements (see Box # I). 2. 1 1 Inventory unit is missing before the environmental survey (see Box No. II ·!). A. CLASSIFICATIONG07D 3/06 (2006.01); G 07 D 3/16 (2006.01)According to International Patent Classification (IPC) B. SURVEY AREA PCT minimum documentation examined (classification system followed by classification symbols)IPC & CPC: G07D Examined documentation beyond PCT minimumDK, NO, SE, El: In PC classes as listed above. Electronic databases used (database name and search terms, if any)EPODOC, WPI, FULL TEXT: ENGLISH C. RELEVANT DOCUMENTS Category* Documents cited stating relevant sections Relevant to requirement no. A US5988348 Al (MARTIN ET AL.), 1990.11.23, see full document; especially FIG. IB, 17-19; column 10.1. 38-42; column 13.1. 28-50. 1-12 A US2010273409 Al (MEYER-STEFFENS ET AL.), 2010.10.28, see full document. 1-12 A US2006019591 Al (ABE ET Al.), 2006.01.26, see full document. 1-12 1 1 Additional documents are listed in Continuation of Box C. * Category of quoted documents:A Document representing the prior art (state of the art)without anticipating news or significant separation.D Document cited in the application.E Document that has a submission or priority date that lies aheadthe filing date of the processed application, but which is published later than the filing date.L Document that may cast doubt on an alleged priority claim, orwhich is cited to determine the publication date of another document, or cited for other reasons (as specified).O Document dealing with non-written disclosure, e.g.suits, exhibitions or movies. P Document published in the period between priority andfiling date.T Document that does not conflict with the application, but which iscited to understand the basic principle or theory of the invention.X Particularly relevant document; the invention has no novelty or ad-does not differ significantly from prior art when evaluating the document alone.Y Particularly relevant document; the invention does not differ significantlyfrom the prior art, when the document is combined with one or more documents of the same kind and the combination thereof is obvious to the person skilled in the art.Document in the same patent family. Patent and Trademark OfficeHelgeshøj Allé 812630 TaastrupPhone No. +45 4350 8000Fax No. +45 4350 8001 Date of completion of the news surveyApril 19, 2017 The news survey is done bySusanne HalkjærPhone No. +45 4350 8488
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    NEWS INVESTIGATION REPORT - PATENT application numberPA 2016 00635 C (Continued). RELEVANT DOCUMENTS Category* Cited documents stating relevant sections Relevant to requirement no.
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    NEWS INVESTIGATION REPORT - PATENT application numberPA 2016 00635 Box # I Non-searchable claims
    The news survey has not been conducted for the following requirements:! □ Requirement no .:
    because the content of the claim (s) is not considered to be an invention:
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    3. □ Requirement no .: of other lands:
    Box No. II Inventive device missing before the news survey
    Several inventions have been found in the application:
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