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WO1998014911A1 - Systeme de transport pour une salle de jeu et article transporte a l'aide d'un flux d'air - Google Patents

Systeme de transport pour une salle de jeu et article transporte a l'aide d'un flux d'air Download PDF

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WO1998014911A1
WO1998014911A1 PCT/JP1996/002844 JP9602844W WO9814911A1 WO 1998014911 A1 WO1998014911 A1 WO 1998014911A1 JP 9602844 W JP9602844 W JP 9602844W WO 9814911 A1 WO9814911 A1 WO 9814911A1
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Takatoshi Takemoto
Kazunari Kawashima
Yoichi Yoneda
Kazuyuki Ueda
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Ace Denken KK
Panasonic Electric Works Co Ltd
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Matsushita Electric Works Ltd
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D9/00—Counting coins; Handling of coins not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements

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  • a transport system for amusement arcades that transports transported objects by air flow
  • the present invention is installed in a game arcade and is used for transporting coins, bills, and other transported objects.
  • the present invention relates to a transport system for amusement arcades, and more particularly, to a transport system for an amusement arcade which transports an object by airflow.
  • Background of the Invention In the amusement arcade, a lot of one or more types of gaming machines such as slot machines, pachinko gaming machines and the like are arranged. In order to play a game on such a gaming machine, bills, coins, etc. are put into the gaming machine and the game is played. It is also possible to play games using tokens such as game media, for example, medal, instead of banknotes or coins. .
  • At least one, generally, a plurality of game media rental machines for renting to the player should be installed in the game hall.
  • the player inserts banknotes, coins, etc. into one of the game media lending machines, receives the necessary tokens, and plays the game, while playing the game.
  • gaming machines such as computer machines, the gaming If the condition is met, a predetermined number of coins or tokens will be paid out as a prize. Therefore, this kind of game machine has a mechanism to store a certain amount of coins and tokens to be paid out as a prize. .
  • the amusement arcade has a collection device for collecting bills, coins, etc., inserted into machines such as gaming machines, game media lending machines, and coins. And a supply device for supplying game media such as game machines to machines such as game machines and game media rental machines.
  • Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 52-685535 discloses that coins and medals introduced into equipment in a game arcade are identified by pneumatic transportation.
  • a collection device for coins to be transported to a collection box installed at a place is disclosed.
  • the pneumatic transport pipe for pneumatic transport, the branch pipe connecting each device to the pneumatic transport pipe, the air in the pneumatic transport pipe, It is equipped with a blower that sucks through.
  • the blower sucks air in the air-powered transport pipe, thereby generating an air flow in the air-powered transport pipe. It transports coins by means of this.
  • a similar device is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 182,478 / 1982.
  • a lid attached to a portion where the coin sucked by the blower is taken out from the air-powered transport pipe cap is provided with a cover other than the air-powered transport pipe. It is further disclosed.
  • the lid is designed to open when the weight of the coin is low and to close when no coin is present so that it can be closed. ⁇ Have a weight for the game.
  • Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-199686 discloses a device for supplying coins. This device connects the equipment that requires the coin to the coin transport conduit, and discharges the air in the coin transport conduit to form an air flow, thereby forming a coil. And have a program for transporting the equipment to the intended equipment.
  • Japanese Patent No. 25111692 discloses a device for transporting bills. It has a bill transport pipe for transporting bills pneumatically, a blower for sucking air in the bill transport pipe, and a bill collector for repairing the pneumatically transported bills. This device is As in the case of the transportation of coins described above, the banknotes are transported by forming an air flow.
  • Each of the above-described devices basically generates a straight air flow in a pipe, and conveys a load by using the air flow. Therefore, the air flow to be used is the same as that used at t3 ⁇ 4 speed.
  • part Ri songs conduit, course Switching Operation conversion handle portion that by the valve or the like, and have you to Installing out Shi part or the like of the object to be conveyed, transported object force s high speed in the pipe wall, valve
  • the ejected parts may collide with the ejected parts, which may be damaged or, conversely, the transported objects may be easily damaged.
  • Outline of the invention The purpose of the present invention is to carry out the transport without damaging the transported object itself and the equipment that transports the transported object, and An object of the present invention is to provide a transport system for a game arcade in which transported objects can be prevented from being clogged and can be transported smoothly.
  • a gaming system transport system for transporting an object is installed in a gaming arcade in which a plurality of gaming machines are arranged, and A transport pipe for transporting the transported object, and
  • a control system for controlling the operation of each of the above-mentioned node units.
  • node units are provided with air for generating a spiral air flow in the transport pipe to move the object to be transported present in the transport pipe.
  • At least one vortex flow generating node unit for generating a flow, and at least one for introducing the object to be introduced into the transfer pipe.
  • at least one unloading object for removing the unloading object from the above-mentioned transfer pipe.
  • the control system described above takes a signal indicating the state of each node unit and performs information processing for controlling the corresponding node unit.
  • a game system transport system characterized by having an information processing device for generating and outputting a command for controlling the operation of each node unit. Is provided.
  • the transport pipe may be a coin transport pipe for transporting a coin as the above-described transported body, and may be a transported body. And a bill transport tube for transporting bills.
  • a plurality of node nits can be inserted and installed in each of the coin transport tube and the bill transport tube.
  • the plurality of nodes which are formed in the above-mentioned conveyer tube, are provided with the above-mentioned vortex generating unit.
  • Eddy current generator that operates in the same way as above, and a coin for introducing a bed coin to be conveyed into the above-mentioned coin conveyance pipe as the above-mentioned conveyed body introduction j-cut.
  • the supply device and the above-mentioned object to be taken out of the conveyer are used to remove the coins to be conveyed in the above-mentioned conveyer tube as a unit. It can include at least several branching machines.
  • the bill transport tube houses a container that houses bills therein and is conveyed by air through the bill transport tube, and further includes the vortex flow generating unit and the container. And a plurality of bill introduction machines for introducing bills to be conveyed into the above-mentioned container as the above-mentioned unit for introducing the transported seven-piece body. And at least a banknote ejector for removing banknotes from the container internal force and the above-mentioned transport unit removal unit. And can be done.
  • the above-mentioned transported body introduction kit is installed on the above-mentioned coin transport pipes and a plurality of node units. As a result, it is possible to further provide a coin introducing machine for introducing the coins to be collected into the above-mentioned coin conveying pipe.
  • the above-mentioned branching machine, coin introducing machine and banknote introducing machine should be installed corresponding to each of the above-mentioned plural gaming machines. Can be obtained.
  • the above-mentioned control system is output for each of the gaming machines, such as a coin replenishment request, a coin recovery request, a net, and the like.
  • banknote collection requests each request that was accepted for each occurrence, together with a request vault and information indicating the source of the request, was foreseen. It is possible to set a queue according to the number of requests, and execute requests sequentially from the top of the queue.
  • the control system when the control system processes a coin replenishment request, the control system issues a request to a branch machine corresponding to the gaming machine indicated by the request source information. In addition to instructing the branch of the transfer pipe for coins, it also instructs the supply of coins to the ⁇ -in supply device, and when the supply of coins is terminated, the supply of coins to the coin supply device is stopped. On the other hand, in addition to instructing the supply of coins to be stopped, it is also possible to instruct the above-mentioned branching machine to return the branch of the coin conveying pipe to its original state after a lapse of a certain period of time. To
  • control system processes a coin collection request in response to the above-described game arcade transfer system
  • the control system is required to operate a coin-introducing machine corresponding to the gaming machine indicated by the request source information. Then, it is possible to give an instruction to introduce the coins to be collected into the conveying pipe for coins.
  • a coin to be transported in the above-mentioned coin transport pipe is taken as the above-mentioned transported object taking-out node.
  • At least one additional branching machine for coin recovery for dispensing may be provided.
  • the branching machine is connected to the coin introducing machine from the coin introducing machine to the coin conveying pipe. It can be installed at a position where it can take out the ink.
  • the control system when instructing the coin introducing machine to instruct the coin collecting machine to branch to the coin collecting pipe, together with the coin introducing machine. At the same time, after a certain period of time, it is possible to instruct the branching machine to return the branch of the conveyer pipe to the original state.
  • the above-mentioned bill introducing machine and the above-mentioned bill discharging machine are each a mechanism for capturing the above-mentioned container moving inside the above-mentioned bill transporting pipe. And a container detection sensor for detecting the presence of the container, and a bill moving mechanism for moving the bill.
  • the control system when processing the bill collection request, operates a mechanism for capturing a container with respect to the bill introducing machine corresponding to the gaming machine indicated by the request source information.
  • the container is detected by the output signal of the container detection sensor, the banknote transfer mechanism is instructed to move the banknote into the container, and the banknote movement is completed. Thereafter, an instruction is given to the mechanism for capturing the container to release the capture of the container, and an instruction to the banknote ejector is to operate the mechanism for capturing the container, and the container detection sensor is instructed.
  • the container is detected by the output signal of the container, it is possible to instruct the bill moving mechanism to move the bill from the inside of the container. I just want it.
  • control system is configured to respond to a bill collection request from any of the gaming machines after the movement of the bills at the bill ejection machine. Then, together with the instruction of the operation of the mechanism for capturing the container to the bill introducing machine of the gaming machine, the release of the capture of the container to the bill ejecting machine is instructed. Can be obtained.
  • control system includes a plurality of terminal units, one information processing device, and a signal line group connecting the plurality of terminal units and one information processing device. It is possible to have a configuration that has.
  • each of the terminal units described above outputs a coin supply request, a coin recovery request, and a bill collection request that are output for the corresponding gaming machine, respectively. Is received for each occurrence, and the received request is sent to the information processing device via a signal line group.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the transport system for a game arcade according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a first embodiment of the transport system for a game arcade according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sloma machine.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a first example of a vortex generating unit used in the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a side view showing an example of a configuration of an auxiliary slit provided in the vortex generating unit.
  • FIG. 7 is a plan view showing an example of a flange for attaching the auxiliary slit to the upper surface of the vortex generating unit.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a second example of the vortex generating unit used in the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of an example of a coin supply device and a coin safe used in the present invention.
  • 0 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the branching machine used in the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the switching valve portion of the branch machine.
  • FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the switching valve opening / closing mechanism in the branching machine.
  • FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of the branching machine.
  • FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the branching machine and the game machine hopper in the slot machine.
  • FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of a coin introducing machine for introducing coins into the coin transport path.
  • FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a shutter opening / closing mechanism in the coin introducing mechanism.
  • FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of the configuration of the coin introducing machine used in the present invention.
  • FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of an example of a vortex generator for generating a vortex in a banknote transport tube.
  • FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of another example of a vortex generator for generating a vortex in the banknote transport tube.
  • FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing an example of a container used for conveying bills.
  • FIG. 21 is a sectional view showing the internal structure of the container.
  • FIG. 22 is a plan view showing the upper surface of the container.
  • FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the bill introducing machine used in the present invention.
  • FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing an example of a supply state of bills to the bill introducing machine.
  • FIG. 25 shows the capture of the container in the bill introduction machine
  • FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between a container used for transporting banknotes and a pin used for capturing and stopping the container.
  • Fig. 28 A, B, C, D and E are explanatory diagrams showing a process of introducing a banknote into a banknote introducing machine.
  • FIG. 29 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a mechanism for capturing and positioning a container in the banknote ejector used in the present invention.
  • FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the shutter mechanism of the bill discharging machine.
  • Fig. 31 F, G and H are explanatory diagrams showing a process of discharging a bill in a bill dispenser.
  • FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing another example of the banknote introducing machine used in the present invention.
  • FIG. 33 is a perspective view showing an example of a supply state of bills to the bill introducing machine.
  • FIG. 34 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of a shutter provided in the above-mentioned bill introducing machine.
  • FIG. 35 is a perspective view showing an example of the operation of a shutter provided in the above-mentioned bill introducing machine.
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a form.
  • FIG. 37 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of a coin introducing / branching machine used in the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 38 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a shutter of the above-mentioned coin introducing / branching machine and a drive mechanism of the switching valve.
  • FIG. 39 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a third embodiment of the transported object transport system according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 40 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the vortex generating unit used in the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 41 is a block diagram showing an outline of the overall configuration of the control system used in the present invention.
  • FIG. 42 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the information processing apparatus used in the present invention.
  • FIG. 43 is a block diagram showing a coin supply device and a terminal unit corresponding to the coin supply device.
  • Fig. 44 is a block diagram showing the coin safe and the branching machine, and the corresponding terminal unit.
  • FIG. 45 is a block diagram showing a branching machine and a terminal unit corresponding to the branching machine.
  • FIG. 46 is a block diagram showing various devices in the slot machine and a corresponding terminal unit.
  • FIG. 47 is a block diagram showing a bill discharging machine and a corresponding terminal unit.
  • FIG. 48 shows the various devices in the slot machine and their corresponding components.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a corresponding terminal unit.
  • FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing in the information processing system.
  • FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a branching operation of the branching machine.
  • FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the coin introducing machine.
  • FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a procedure of bill insertion and bill ejection.
  • FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for setting a processing order by examining various requests from the terminal unit. Best Mode for Implementing the Invention The mode for implementing the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.
  • the present invention is a transport system for a game arcade, which is installed in a game arcade, and particularly for conveying objects such as coins and bills by a spiral air flow.
  • game machines such as coin games, for example, slot machines are arranged in a single row or two rows on a plurality of slot machines on a common base. "Which constitutes a group of gaming machines.
  • Amusement arcades usually have multiple islands of this type.
  • the transport system of the present invention is installed on each of these islands. You can do it with force S.
  • FIG. 1 shows an example of island layout in a game arcade.
  • FIG. 1 shows an example in which an island 1 is configured by arranging four slot machines 2 in a row on a gantry 3.
  • four slot machines 2 are arranged in one row on the gantry 3, but the number of slots and the number of rows are not limited to these.
  • 20 slot machines are arranged in two rows of 10 machines, and 2 n slot machines are arranged in two rows of n machines. Even if you arrange it.
  • the islands are arranged in parallel. Usually, such an arrangement is common, but is not limited to this.
  • Figure 2 shows an overview of the transfer system for amusement arcades according to the present invention.
  • the transport system shown in the figure includes a transport tube TB for transporting the object to be transported, and n + 1 node units inserted and installed at n + 1 positions of the transport tube TB.
  • a unit NUO—NU n and a control system CS for controlling the operation of each of the unit duties NU 1 -Un are provided.
  • Each of the node units NUO-NUn is in communication with the transfer tube TB so that an air flow flows in the transfer tube TB.
  • the above n node units NU include a plurality of types of units having different functions.
  • the first type is to generate a spiral air flow in the transfer tube TB to generate an air flow for moving a transferred object existing in the transfer tube TB.
  • the node unit NU for eddy current generation is NU. In Figure 2, that is NU 0.
  • the second type is for the inside of the transport tube TB. It is a unit for introducing a transferred object NU to introduce a transferred object.
  • the third type is at least one transport unit removal unit NU for removing the transported body from the transport tube TB. is there .
  • the transfer tube TB one having a cross-sectional shape and a cross-sectional area capable of accommodating a transferred object therein is used. Further, the transfer tube TB can be divided into a plurality of systems according to the type of the transferred object. For example, as will be described later, it can be a two-line system for coin transportation and banknote transportation. In addition, depending on the type of coin and the type of banknote, it may be finer and finer. In addition, it can be used for transporting tokens.
  • the control system CS described above indicates a signal indicating the state of each node unit NU 1 — NU n, excluding NUO, and the state of the environment in which they are located.
  • a signal line group SL for transmitting a signal, a command for controlling the operation of each node unit NU 1 — NU n is transmitted, and each node unit NU 1 —NU n is transmitted.
  • Bus NU for reading data generated in NU 1-NU n, and a corresponding node based on the signal read via the signal line group SL.
  • an information processing device PS for performing information processing for controlling the units NU1 to NUn.
  • the signal line group SL is provided corresponding to the terminal unit TU to which the signal line group SL is connected.
  • the signal line group SL includes a required number of signal lines according to the number of signals output from the terminal. Therefore, terminal units TU having different numbers of signals to be output have different numbers of signal lines included in signal line group SL connected to them.
  • the signal line group s L may be standardized so as to include the same number of signal lines.
  • the control system CS has a plurality of terminal units TU arranged for each node NU 1 -NU n. .
  • This terminal unit TU and information processing device! 3 S is connected by a signal line group SL and a bus BL.
  • the terminal unit TU receives information indicating the status of each node unit NU 1 —NU n, for example, a request for transport of a transported object, and a discharge of a transported object.
  • the various status information such as the output request and the load request of the transported object can be stored in the respective node units NUl — NU n,
  • a switch or the like (not shown in FIG. 2) is collected, and the status information is transmitted to the information processing device PS via the signal line group SL. Send.
  • an instruction from the information processing device PS is received via the bus BL, and each of the node units NU 1 —NU 1 for driving each of the node units NU 1 —NU n. It controls the operation of two or more actuators (not shown in Figure 2).
  • it may indicate the condition. Data may be present. For example, data such as the number of coins supplied to the coin supply device described later, the number of banknotes taken in the banknote recognition device connected to the banknote introduction machine, and the like.
  • the information can be transmitted to the information processing device PS via the terminal unit TU power and the bus BL.
  • node unit NU0 is a unit that is not under the control of control system CS.
  • This node unit NUO operates independently of the other node units NU1_NUn, and can be controlled independently. It is. For example, a device that operates steadily corresponds to this.
  • FIG. 2 shows a state in which NU 0 is not placed under the control of the control system. All node units N U O —N Un may be under the control of the control system.
  • FIG. 2 described above shows an example in which one node unit NU is associated with one terminal unit TU for convenience of explanation.
  • the arrangement of equipment in the amusement arcade Considering the state of generation of information such as seed signals, it is preferable to use a single terminal unit TU for a plurality of node units NU over a force S. If it is better, there is power S.
  • the slot machine 2 is provided with a plurality of node units Nu, and these are grouped into one. It is possible to make the terminal unit correspond to S. By doing so, it is sufficient to input the information obtained from the two slot machines to the terminal 1 and the wiring becomes easy. In addition, information can be centrally managed, which is convenient.
  • Figure 3 shows an outline of the configuration of the transport system for amusement arcades arranged on each island.
  • the transfer system for the amusement arcade shown in FIG. It includes two types of transport systems, a second transport system 200 that accommodates and transports the transported object together with the container 2900. Each of these constitutes an independent transport mechanism.
  • the first transport system 1000 and the second transport system 20000 can operate independently of each other.
  • the first transport system 100 () 0 and the second transport system 200 0 0 are each a common control system. Controlled by CS.
  • the first transport system 10 () 0 and the second transport system A separate control system can be provided for each of the two systems, and each system can be controlled independently.
  • the transport system shown in FIG. 3 is installed in a game arcade in which a slot machine 2 is arranged as a gaming machine, and is mounted on a slot machine C3.
  • the game media and bills that are handled and transported are transported as transported objects.
  • the coins used in each slot machine 2 are assigned to each slot machine by the first transport system 1000. It collects 3 ins from each slot machine 2 while supplying it to the tomasin. In addition, if necessary, coins will be collected in the coin safes 1602 provided on each island.
  • the banknotes inserted into each slot machine 2 are transferred to a banknote safe 2600 which can be set for each island. To be collected.
  • the slot machine 2 includes a game execution section 10 for performing a game and a middle section for executing the game. Pay out 15 and coins used in the game Game machine hopper 30, a bill receiving unit 40, and a coin receiving unit 50.
  • the banknote receiving section 40 includes a banknote insertion slot 41 for accepting the insertion of a banknote, a judgment of the authenticity of the inserted banknote, and the like. It has a bill discriminator 42 for taking in a receivable bill by determining a denomination, and a bill inside part 44 for taking the taken bill inside.
  • the banknote identification section 42 is provided with a counter 43 for counting the number of sheets taken in (see FIG. 46).
  • the bill validator 42 outputs information on the denomination and also outputs information on the number of sheets taken in by the counter 43.
  • the coin receiving unit 50 determines the authenticity and denomination of the input coin and the coin input port 51 therein so that the coin can be imported. And a coin identification unit 52 (see FIG. 46) for taking in the button.
  • the coin identification section 52 has a counter 53 (see FIG. 46) for counting the number of coins taken.
  • the captured coins are sent to the game machine hopper 30 via a shot (not shown).
  • the coin receiving unit 50 can also output denomination information, information indicating the number of coins counted by the counter 53, and the like. Wear .
  • the banknote receiving unit 40 and the coin receiving unit 50 are connected to the terminal unit TU corresponding to the slot machine 2 at each output. It is.
  • the game machine hopper 30 receives a payout instruction from a coin storage unit 31 for storing coins and a game execution unit 10 as shown in FIG. And the payout unit that pays out the stored coins.
  • the delivery section 32 is provided with a coin delivery mechanism, a driving motor for the mechanism, and a motor driving circuit (both shown in the drawing). Zu).
  • the game machine hopper 30 uses a delivery unit 32 to feed coins stored in the coin storage unit 31 through a passage (not shown). And push it up to supply it to the game execution unit 10.
  • the amount of coins that can be stored in this game machine hopper is an amount that can be paid out at least a plurality of times.
  • the game machine hopper 30 uses a coin, which is described in detail below, as a coin to be described later. It has a talent flow mechanism 60 for sending to the introduction machine 240.
  • the output of the counter 61 is connected to the unit TU corresponding to the game machine hopper 30 and the count value and the terminal unit TU are sent to the unit TU. Is output (see Figure 46).
  • the coins fed into the coin receiving section 50 can be directly supplied to the coin introducing machine 2700.
  • the game machine Hono 30 is provided with a coin accumulation state detection sensor 33 for detecting the accumulation state of coins.
  • the output of the coin accumulation state detection sensor 33 is connected to the terminal unit TU, and sends a signal indicating the coin accumulation state to the terminal unit TU. (See Figure 46).
  • This coin accumulation state detection sensor 33 is, for example, a micro switch or the like. It operates when the amount of coins stored in the game machine hopper 30 becomes smaller than the predetermined amount, and the coin is activated. It detects that the fuel consumption has decreased. The terminal unit TU captures this signal as a coin supply request signal for the corresponding slot machine 2.
  • the plurality of node units NU installed in the coin transport pipe 110 are provided with a vortex generator 500 that operates as the vortex generation unit NU.
  • a coin supplying device for introducing a coin to be supplied to the coin conveying pipe 110 as the above-mentioned transferred object introducing unit and the so-NU.
  • Game medium supply device The inside of the coin transfer pipe 110 is transported as the core unit 120 and the above-described transferred object unloading unit NU.
  • a coin introduction machine 140 for introducing coins to be collected into the above-mentioned coin transportation tube 110. Is further provided.
  • branch machines 1300 installed for slot machine 2 and one installed for coin safe 1602. And one unit installed corresponding to the coin supply device 1200 are arranged so as to be inserted and connected to the coin transfer pipe 110.
  • the branch machine 1300 for slot machine 2 is The coins are separated from the transfer pipes for coins, and the coins are branched to the corresponding slot machines 2 of the slot machine 2. Replenish.
  • the branch machine 1300 corresponding to the coin safe 1602 is configured to branch the coins from the transfer pipe 1101 for the coin to form a coin safe 1602. Put in 0.
  • the branching machine 1300 corresponding to the coin feeder 1200 separates the collected coins from the airflow, and supplies the separated coins to the coin feeder 1200. Put it back.
  • the branching machine 1300 provided in the slot machine 2 is installed in the slot machine 2, for example, as shown in FIG. That is, a game machine hopper 30 is installed at a lower portion of the slot machine 2, and a coin is attached to a rear portion of the game machine hopper 30 .
  • a guide member 34 for guiding to the coin storage section 31 is provided.
  • a branching machine 1300 is installed on the rear upper portion of the game machine hopper 30, that is, above the in-vehicle member 34.
  • the opening portion 135a of the branch passage 133 of the branching machine 130 is located at a position where the coin falls into the guide member 34.
  • a branching pipe 13100 arranged in the slot machine 2 is connected to a coin transfer pipe 110.
  • a bill carrying pipe 2100 is located above the branching machine 1300.
  • a bill is accommodated in the inside of the bill transport tube 2100 and the inside of the bill transport tube 2100 is swirled.
  • a vortex generator 250 operating as the vortex generation unit NU, and a conveyed object.
  • the introduction node unit NU a plurality of banknote introduction machines 2700 for introducing the banknotes to be transported into the above-mentioned container 2900, and the above-described transported machine.
  • At least a banknote ejector 2800 for taking out banknotes from the container 2900 as the body extraction node NU is provided. included . Note that, in the example shown in FIG.
  • the container 2900 is provided with a bill ejector 2800 and a bill introducing machine located farthest from the bill ejector 2800. It is configured to reciprocate between 270 and 700.
  • a bill transporter is connected between the bill ejector 280 00 and the bill introducing machine 270 0 0 farthest from the bill ejector 280 00.
  • As the pipe 2100 a pipe having a relatively large diameter inside which the container 2900 can be easily moved is used.
  • the bill transporting pipes 210 that connect between the 270 and the vortex generator 250, respectively, have relatively small pipes that can transmit the vortex. Used. Of course, it is also possible to construct all the tubes with large diameter.
  • the coin transfer tube 1100 and the banknote transfer tube 2100 are both made of a flexible plastic hose. It is. Of course, it is not limited to such hoses, and if such a hose is used, each transport pipe The pipe can be easily bent because it can be bent freely. In addition, this type of hose is easy to process such as cutting, and is light, so that construction is easy even when setting up the transport system of the present invention on site. It becomes.
  • the eddy current generators 150 and 250 generate eddies based on the same principle. First, a vortex generator 15 () 0 for generating a vortex in the conveyer pipe 110 is described, and then a vortex generator. Focus on the differences about 2500
  • FIG. 1 the eddy current generator 1500 used in the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 5, 5 and 6.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of the eddy current generator 1500 used in the present invention.
  • the eddy current generator 150 which is used in the present invention, includes an n-in feeder 1200, a plurality of branching machines 130, and In addition, a plurality of coin introducing machines 1400 are installed at the lowermost stream side of the flow of coins in the coin conveying pipe into which the coin introducing machine 140 is inserted and connected.
  • the vortex generator 150 is used to generate a vortex generating unit 15010 for generating a vortex, and the air in the vortex generating unit 15010 to generate a vortex. It has a suction unit 157 () that generates vortices as well as generates vacant 53 ⁇ 4M; 3 ⁇ 4r by suction.
  • the suction unit 157 0 is, for example, composed of a boss and has a force S.
  • four blowers can be connected in series so as to perform strong suction.
  • the vortex generation unit 15010 is transported to the vortex generation unit main body 1502 equipped with a vortex generation mechanism, as shown in Fig. 5.
  • the pipe 110 and a connection hose 1503 for connecting to the suction unit 1507 are connected to generate a vortex.
  • the vortex generating unit main body 15020 is composed of a cylinder whose upper and lower surfaces are tightly closed.
  • a connection pipe 1511 is provided on the side peripheral surface of the vortex generator body 15020 for connecting the coin transfer pipe to the feed pipe.
  • the connection pipe 150 1 1 is connected to the conveyer pipe 1 100 at the end protruding outside of the vortex generating unit main body 150 2 0. .
  • a cutout 1512 is formed at a part of the open end on the tip side that protrudes inside the vortex generating unit main body 15020! / ⁇
  • the notch 1 5 1 2 is provided at the position opposite to the auxiliary slit h 1 5 2 3 described later, and the notch 1 5 1 2 is provided at such a position.
  • connection pipe 1511 flows in the direction of the auxiliary slit b1523. That's why.
  • each was formed in a direction substantially orthogonal to the axial direction of the connection pipe 1511.
  • Two rectangular main slits 1524 are formed, and the total opening area of the two main slits 1524 is equal to the connection pipe 1515. It is almost equal to the cross-sectional area of 1.
  • cover these main slits 1524 on the upper surface 1521 where the two main slits 1524 are formed.
  • the box The cover is shaped like a 15 2 5 force.
  • connection pipe 1527 for connecting a suction hose 1503 having flexibility is provided with a cover 1525. It is installed through the side of the wall. This connection pipe 15 27 communicates with the inside of the cover part 152 4. Note that the cover part 15 25 and the connection pipe 15 27 may be formed as a single body.
  • connection pipe 1522 is in communication with the inside of the vortex generating unit main body 15020.
  • a rectangular auxiliary slit 15 2 is provided around the connecting pipe 15 2 2 in the vortex generating unit main body 150 2.
  • 3 is provided so as to extend long along the axial direction of the connecting pipe 1 5 2 2.
  • the opening area of the auxiliary slit 1523 is set, for example, to be approximately equal to the cross-sectional area of the connection nozzle 1511.
  • connection hose 1529 The outer end of the vortex generating unit main body 1502 of the connecting pipe 1522 and the branch portion 1528 protruding from the connecting pipe 152 They are connected by a connection hose 1529 with a curvature.
  • An airflow generating means 1501 is composed of the suction I unit 1507 (see FIG. 3) connected to the other end of 0.
  • the air flow generating means 1501 is connected to the main slits 152 and the auxiliary slits 152, the vortex generating unit, and the soot body 15020. Then, the air inside the coin transfer pipe 110 is sucked. This generates a vortex and generates an air flow.
  • the air flow generating means 1501 is connected to the main slit 1 52 4 and the auxiliary slit 1 5 2 3 via the auxiliary transfer slit 1 5
  • the air flows from the connection pipe 1511 at the vortex generating unit main body 1502 ⁇ through the main slit 1524 to the airflow from the connection pipe 1511.
  • the air flow flowing through the auxiliary slit 1532 and the air flow flowing through the auxiliary slit 1523 cross each other. Therefore, by the flow of the air flowing through the main slit 15 2 4 and the auxiliary slit 15 2 3, the coin transfer pipe 1 1 0 Within 0, two vortices of approximately equal pitch are generated.
  • the force s can shift the phases of the two vortices generated in the coin transfer pipe 1100.
  • the auxiliary slit 1523 is located near the end of the connection nozzle 1511, in the direction of the centering force of the connection pipe 1511, in the direction away from it. It is located at the position shifted to the left (the position shifted to the left of the connection pipe 1511 in Fig. 5). In this case, too, the phase of the two vortices generated in the coin transfer pipe 110 will be shifted.
  • the vortex of air generated in the transport pipe transports the transported object according to the spiral movement of the vortex.
  • the vortex generating unit 15010 used in the present invention has two phase-shifted, substantially equal pitches in the conveyer pipe 110. It produces two eddies. As a result, the pitch of the vortex is reduced. As a result, the density of the vortex in the coin conveying pipe 110 can be increased, and the conveying capacity of the conveying system can be increased. . Therefore, using such a vortex generating unit is suitable for transporting a large-density object such as coins. Yes.
  • the opening area of the main slit 1524 and the auxiliary slit 1523 is approximately the same as the cross-sectional area of the connecting pipe 1511.
  • the main slit can be larger than! 5 2 4 and the opening area of the auxiliary slit 1 5 2 3, compared to the cross-sectional area of the connecting pipe 15 11, are approximately equal to or By making the connection pipe a bit larger or smaller, the connection pipe 15 1 1 allows air to flow into the main slit 15 2 4 and the auxiliary slit 15 2 3 It is possible to flush all the time.
  • connection pipe 15 11, the connection pipe 15 27, the cover 15 25, and the connection pipe 15 22 are vortex generating units. G It may be formed integrally with the main body 1520.
  • the shape is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. That is, as long as the rectangular main slit 1524 and the auxiliary slit 1523 can be formed, they may be formed in any shape.
  • the auxiliary slit 1523 is formed in a direction substantially orthogonal to the main slit 1524.
  • the vortex generating unit used in the present invention is not limited to this.
  • a main slit 1524 and an auxiliary slit 1523 are formed on the same surface, and a vortex generating unit 151 is formed. It can also be set to zero.
  • an auxiliary slit 15 is provided on the upper surface 1521 of the vortex generation unit main body 15020.
  • 23 and the main slits 1524 are arranged substantially in parallel in this order from the connecting pipe 1511 side.
  • the auxiliary slit 1523 is formed in a rectangular shape, and has an opening area substantially equal to the cross-sectional area of the connecting pipe 1511.
  • a cover portion 1526 is formed on the upper surface 1521 so as to cover the auxiliary slit 1523.
  • the covering part 15 2 6 has a branch part 15 protruding from the connecting pipe 15 22 and the connecting pipe 15 27 that communicates the inside and the outside of the covering part 15 26. 2 and 8 are connected by a connecting hose 15 2 9 having flexibility.
  • the vortex generation unit 150 shown in FIG. 8 is configured such that the main slit 1524 and the auxiliary slit 1523 are connected to the vortex generation unit main body. 1 5 2 0
  • the auxiliary slit 1523 can be manufactured in the same process as the main slit 1524. I will. Therefore, it is easy to manufacture the auxiliary slits 1523.
  • connection hose 15 Suction hose 15 30, connection pipe 15 27, branch part 15 28, cover part 15 25, connection hose 15
  • An air flow generating means 1501 for sucking the main body 1502 to generate a vortex and generate an air flow is configured.
  • the air flow generating means 1501 is connected to the main slits 152 and the auxiliary slits 152 and the vortex generating unit 1502. Then, the air in the coin transfer pipe 110 is sucked.
  • the connection pipes in the vortex generating unit main body 1502 The air flowing through the main slit 1524 and the auxiliary slit 1523 intersect each other! Therefore, the transfer pipe for coin 1 110 is formed by the flow of air flowing through the main slit 15 2 4 and the auxiliary slit 15 23. Two vortices of approximately equal pitch are generated in 0. Note that the flow of air flowing through the main slit 1524 does not intersect with the flow of air flowing through the auxiliary slit I "1523.
  • the phases of the two vortices generated in the coin transfer pipe 1100 are almost equal. Accordingly, two vortices having substantially the same phase and substantially the same pitch are generated in the coin transfer pipe 110, so that, similarly to the case shown in FIG. 5 described above, The density of the vortex can be increased, and the transfer capacity of the transfer device can be increased.
  • the configuration of the vortex generating unit 1510 other than the trapping slits 1523 is the same as that shown in Fig. 5, and the description thereof is omitted. .
  • the covering portions 15 25 that individually cover the main slits 15 24 and the auxiliary slits 15 23 are provided. I'm sorry.
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • one covering part is provided to cover the main slit 1524 and the auxiliary slit 1523, and the inside of the covering part is separated from the main slit by a wall. Partition into two rooms on the side of the main slit 1524 and the auxiliary slit side 3.Connect the suction hose 1530 to the room on the side of the main slit 1524. You may connect the connection hose 1529 to the room on the auxiliary slit 1523 side.
  • a coin supply device 1200 shown in FIG. 9 includes a coin storage section 121 for storing coins, and a coin feeder for sending out coins to be stored. It has an output part 122 and.
  • the coin delivery section 1 220 has a coin intake port for the coin transfer pipe 110 to accept the coins to be delivered. 1 1 1 0 is placed .
  • the coin feeding section 122 includes a feeding mechanism (not shown) and a motor for driving the feeding mechanism as shown in FIG. 43. 1 2 1 and a drive circuit 1 2 2 2 for driving the motor 1 2 2 1.
  • the drive circuit 1222 receives the coin supply instruction signal and drives the motor 1221.
  • the coin supply device 1200 is provided with a coin accumulation state detection sensor 1211 on top of it.
  • This coin accumulation state detection sensor 1 2 1 1 is a sensor that the amount of coins in the coin reservoir 1 2 1 0 has reached the predetermined capacity. Detect force.
  • the sensor 1 2 1 1 is specifically composed of, for example, a micro switch, a photoelectric switch, or the like.
  • the coin feeding section 1 220 is provided with a counter 123 for counting the number of coins to be fed. .
  • the output of the coin accumulation state detection sensor 1 2 1 1 and the output of the counter 1 2 3 1 and the input of the above-mentioned drive circuit are respectively the corresponding coin supply device 1 2 0 0 is connected to the corresponding terminal unit TU (see Figure 43).
  • the coin safe 1600 shown in FIG. 9 accommodates the coins branched by the branching machine 1300 located next to the above-described coin supply device 1200. .
  • the coin safe 1601 is provided with a coin accumulation state detection sensor 1610. As a result, it is possible to detect whether or not the amount of coins stored in the coin safe 1650 has reached a predetermined capacity. Can be obtained.
  • the coin accumulation state detection sensor 1610 is described later.
  • the terminal terminal is connected to the SOTU (see Figure 46).
  • the coin safe 1602 is provided with a caster 1620 so that the coin safe 1600 itself can be moved.
  • the coin safe 1600 can be equipped with a counter for counting the number of stored coins.
  • Turnout machine 1 installed for the coin safe 1 600
  • the base machine 300 has the same structure as a branch machine 130 provided in the slot machine 2 described later. Accordingly, the branching machine 130 will be described later.
  • the branching machine 1300 is provided with an auxiliary flow path section 1 32 0 for maintaining the communication state of the above-described coin conveying pipe 110 0. In addition to preventing the movement of the coin that is conveyed in the above-mentioned coin transfer pipe 110 and moving the coin, it is taken out of the coin transfer pipe 110. And a route changer 1330 for exiting.
  • the path switching device 133 0 receives the path switching signal and executes a switching operation.
  • the path changer 1330 always communicates with the main flow path section 1340, which is directly connected to the coin transfer pipe 110, and the main flow path section 1340.
  • a coin holding unit (game media holder) is provided to temporarily hold coins that are taken out of the coin carrier pipe 110 when switching.
  • Holder) 1360 covers the communication section 1347 between the coin holding section 1360 and the main flow path 1330 during normal operation, and covers the main flow path 133 when switching. 30 to prevent coins from being conveyed. Further, there is provided a switching valve 1331, which opens the communication section 1347 to branch the coin to the coin holding section 1360.
  • the auxiliary flow path section 132 0 is composed of, for example, a box-shaped surrounding member 13 21, and the two opening sections 13 provided in the main flow path 13 40 are provided. It communicates with the main flow path 1340 through 45 and 1346.
  • the switching valve 1331 itself can be connected to the two openings 1 by itself. It is located between 345 and 136. Accordingly, the communication path of the coin transfer pipe is maintained through the opening section 135, the auxiliary flow path section 132, and the opening section 1346. .
  • a lattice or a net 1322 is provided in the opening 1345 to prevent the flow of coins.
  • the main flow passage 134 is constituted by the wall member 1331 and the upper surface member 1344 so as to have a rectangular cross section. This is to make the switching valve 1331 a rectangular shape to simplify its structure and facilitate opening and closing.
  • the two openings 1345 and 1346 are provided on the upper surface member 1344.
  • a communication section 1347 with the coin holding section 1360 is provided on the lower surface of the main flow path 134. This is to make the coin fall easily.
  • the switching valve 1331 has a rotating shaft 1332 on one end side, and the rotating shaft 1332 is a bearing part provided on the lower surface of the main flow passage 13340. At 1 3 4 3 it is supported by the rotation itself. On the other hand, switching The distal end of the valve 1331 is notched obliquely. Further, the lower surface on the side of the tip 133 33 can be in close contact with the bottom member 1342 of the main flow path 134. This makes it possible to almost completely close the communication section 1347.
  • the size of the main flow path 134 is determined in consideration of the size of the coin to be conveyed.
  • the circle inside the double circle shown in Fig. 10 corresponds to the size of the coin.
  • the outside of the double circle corresponds to, for example, the size of a token.
  • the above-mentioned coin holding section 1360 is opened and closed to temporarily hold the coin by closing the opening section 1360a on the lower side thereof. It has a possible lid 1 3 5 2.
  • the coin holding portion 13360 has a structure in which when the lid 13362 is opened, the coin holding portion 1360 is discharged to the outside of the held coin. Yes.
  • the lid 1336 has a spring 1336 attached to one end thereof. The spring 1336 is attached to the mounting portion 1364. .
  • the lid 1 36 2 depends on the weight of the coin when the number of coins accumulated in the coin holding portion 1 360 becomes equal to or more than a certain number. And is opened against the spring 1366. As a result, the coin falls and is discharged.
  • the lid 1 36 2 in order to allow the lid 1 36 2 to be easily opened by the weight of the coin, it is necessary to suppress the strength of the spring. is there . If the force S and the spring 13 6 3 force S are weak, the lid 13 36 2 is opened while the small number of coins S are stored in the coin holding portion 13 60. There are many things you can do. In this case, the transfer pipe for coin 1 Since air is sucked in from outside the machine at 100, there is a danger that the suction and transfer of coins from the power supply unit will be weakened. .
  • the lid 1336 is sucked by using the negative pressure of the coin transfer pipe 110, and the coin is removed.
  • the lid 1362 cannot be opened immediately. That is, the communication valve 1 347 is covered by the switching valve 1 3 3 1, and the coin transfer pipe 1 1 0 0 is inserted into the coin holding section 1 3 6 0. Make sure that the suction force is not reached. As a result, the lid 1336 opens when the spring 1336 loses the weight of the coin.
  • the lid 1336 2 may not be completely closed due to the weight of the lid itself.
  • the spring 1336 is reinforced by using the negative pressure of the coin conveying pipe 1103 so that the coin holding section 1360 The opening part 1 3
  • the cover 60a can completely close the lid 1336.
  • the switching valve 1331 has a switching valve driving mechanism 135.
  • This switching valve drive mechanism 1350 has a palletary solenoid 1351, a power transmission mechanism 1352, and a mounting member 1353. That is, the rotary solenoid 1335 is connected to the rotating shaft 1332 via the power transmission mechanism 1352. Solenoid 1 3 5 1 is cut by mounting member 1 3 5 3 Exchanger 1 330 Installed on the main unit.
  • the transfer pipe connecting section 1312 for connecting the transfer pipe 1100 for coin and the branching machine 1300 itself are fixed.
  • a fixed part 1 3 1 4 is provided.
  • the branching machine 1300 shown in Fig. 11 has a structure in which the lid 1 362 of the coin holding unit 1360 is opened by the weight of the coin. Ming is not so limited. For example, as shown in Fig. 13, using an actuator such as a rotory solenoid 1336, the lid 1336 You can open and close the door.
  • the coin-introducing machine 1400 is used to transfer the coins introduced from the introduction section main body 1470 and the introduction section main body 1470 to the transfer pipe 111 for the coin. And a merging section 1440 for merging with 0 0.
  • the introduction unit main body 1470 is provided with a shutter 14471, which can be opened and closed, and a core for temporarily storing coins in a state where the lower end is closed by the shutter 1471. It has an inner holding section 1475 and the above-mentioned shutter driving mechanism 1480.
  • the introduction portion main body 1470 is formed in a tubular shape using the wall member 14473, and has a structure in which a cross section is a substantially rectangular shape, specifically, a square shape.
  • a cross section is a substantially rectangular shape, specifically, a square shape.
  • the wall members 1 4 7 a member that rotatably supports the rotating shaft 1 4 7 2 of the shutter 1 4 7 1.
  • the shutter drive mechanism 1480 includes a rotor solenoid 1418, a power transmission mechanism 1482, and a support member 1448 for supporting these. It has 3 and. The driving force of the rotor solenoid 1418 is transmitted to the rotating shaft 1472 via the power transmission mechanism 1482, and the shutter 1417 Is driven to open and close.
  • the shutter 1471 closes the lower end opening 14476 of the coin holding portion 14475 in a tightly closed state. As a result, it is possible to prevent air from leaking to the coin carrying pipe 110.
  • the merging portion 1440 is formed by the wall member 14446 into a rectangular cross section, more specifically, a tubular cross section having a square cross section. Then, the above-mentioned introduction section main body 1470 force S is connected to the upper part of the center of the junction section 144. The junction section 144 and the introduction section body 1440 are connected in a T-shape, and the internal spaces are in communication. Also, at both ends of the merging section 144, there are a transfer pipe connecting section 1412 for connecting the transfer pipe 110 for coins, and a branching machine 1300 itself. A fixing section 1 4 1 4 and a fixing section 14 for fixing the fixing member are provided.
  • FIG. 17 shows another example of the coin introducing machine 1400.
  • the basic structure of this coin introducing machine 140 is the same as that shown in FIG. 15 above.
  • the structure of the introduction section main body 1409 is more simplified.
  • the inlet section body 140 This structure is cylindrical, and accordingly, the shutter 1491 has a disc-shaped structure.
  • the shutter 1491 has a rotary structure. It is opened and closed by the shutter drive mechanism 1480 which has an actuator such as a solenoid.
  • the structure of the junction 144 is basically the same as that shown in FIG. However, the structure of the connecting portion 1415 with the coin transfer pipe 110 is different. In the example of FIG. 17, the structure is such that the end of the coin transfer pipe 110 is inserted into the inside of the connection part 141.
  • a container 2900 is used for transporting banknotes. Then, the container 2900 reciprocates between the bill introducing machine 2700 and the bill ejecting machine 2800 to reciprocate the bill to the bill introducing machine 2700, and the bill ejecting machine. It is conveyed to outgoing machine 2800. Therefore, in order to reciprocate the container 2900 in the bill transport tube 2100, it is necessary to reverse the direction of the air flow in the bill transport tube 2100.
  • the vortex generation unit 250 shown in Fig. 18 is composed of two vortex generation units 2510L and 2510R, and a suction unit 2570, as described above.
  • Direction changer 2 580 connected between the two vortex generating units 2510 L and 2510 R and the suction unit 2570 And a connection hose 2530 for connecting them.
  • the vortex generating units 2510L and 2510R, and the suction I unit 2510 are used for the above-described coin conveyance, respectively.
  • the vortex generating unit 1510 and the suction unit 1570 are the same in the structure ⁇ .
  • the direction changer 2580 is a left air shutter 2518 connected to the vortex generating unit 2510L and a solenoid solenoid 255 for driving the same. 8 3, and a right air shutter 2 5 8 2 that leads to the vortex generating unit 25 1 OR and a solenoid 2 5 8 4 for driving the right air shutter 2 5 8 2
  • 2510L is for bills on the bill ejector 2800 side. It is connected to the transport pipe 210, while, for example, 25010R is the banknote introduction machine 2700 side located farthest from the above-mentioned banknote ejector 280000 force. Connected to the banknote transfer tube 210.
  • the direction changer 258 0 has a function of selecting which of the two vortex generation units 2510 L and 2510 R is to be operated. Fulfill
  • a suction unit is used to suck the vortex generation unit 2510 selected from the two vortex generation units 2510L and 2510R. Connect to cut 2570.
  • the vortex generating unit is used to suck the vortex generation unit 2510 selected from the two vortex generation units 2510L and 2510R. Connect to cut 2570.
  • the vortex generating unit is used to suck the vortex generation unit 2510 selected from the two vortex generation units 2510L and 2510R. Connect to cut 2570.
  • the bill delivery machine 2700 in the bill carrying tube 2100 has a bill ejector 2 A vortex flows in the direction of 800.
  • the vortex generation unit 2510 R is connected to the suction unit 2
  • a vortex flows from the bill discharging machine 2800 to the bill introducing machine 27 () 0 in the bill transporting pipe 2100. This makes it possible to reciprocate the container 2900 in the banknote transfer pipe 2100.
  • the vortex generator 250 shown in FIG. 19 is composed of one vortex generator unit 250, a bow absorption unit 257, and a vortex generator unit. And a direction changer 2580 for switching which end of the transfer pipe 2100 is connected to the bill 2105.
  • one vortex generating unit 25 1 () is cut in the direction to which of the two ends of the bill carrying pipe 210 is connected. This is the same as the vortex generation unit of FIG. 18 described above, except that it is switched by the exchanger 25080.
  • the valley 522,000 has a cylindrical shape as shown in FIG.
  • the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder has slits 2920 and 2930 provided at the two symmetrical locations. These slits 2920 and 2930 are constituted by through holes having a shape and an area that can be inserted in a state where a bill is folded in two.
  • slits 292 0 and 2 are constituted by through holes having a shape and an area that can be inserted in a state where a bill is folded in two.
  • the 930s are set so that their longitudinal directions are parallel to the longitudinal direction of the container 2900, respectively.
  • the longitudinal lengths of the slits 2920 and 230 are, for example, as shown in the figure. As shown in 27, it should be slightly larger than the width of banknote B (the length in the direction perpendicular to the longer direction). The reason for such a size is that the bills (a plurality of stacked bills) are brought into contact with the inner wall of the container 290, and the alignment of the bills is improved. It is to improve. Also, the slits 29 and 20
  • the reason why 30 was set to be large enough to insert a banknote into two is that the banknote becomes U-shaped because the banknote is folded into two, and the banknote is folded into two. Makes it harder to buckle when inserted into a container.
  • the container 2900 has a cutout for positioning at both ends of the container 2900 that cannot pass through the container 1900 and prevents the bill from being pulled out.
  • a weight section 2940 is provided.
  • the weight portion 2940 is provided to prevent the rotation of the container 2900.
  • the notch 2941 is intended to catch the container 2900 and engage the positioning pin, as shown in Figure 27. .
  • the V-groove is intended for accurate engagement with the pin within the plan.
  • a banknote pop-out prevention mechanism 295 0 is provided on one side of the slit 292 0 of the container 290 0 in the longitudinal direction.
  • the mechanism for preventing the pop-out is provided between the opening surface of the slit 2920 and the inside of the container 2900, as shown in FIGS.
  • a lever 29951 rotatably supported by a cantilever, a supporting portion 29952 rotatably cantilevered and supported by the lever 2951, and the lever described above.
  • -An elastic member 2953 for urging the 2951 to maintain the slit 29020 in the opening surface.
  • the lever 295 1 described above is connected to the lever 295 1 of the slit 292 0 2 if it is located at the opening of the slit 292 0.
  • the length of the uncovered portion is determined so that the opening length is smaller than the width of the banknote.
  • the protrusion prevention mechanism 2995 is provided with a lever 295 1 force S-slit 292 opening due to the action of the elastic member 295 3. It is located so as to cover a part of one end. For this reason, the banknote bundle accommodated in the container 2900 has a part of the opening surface of the slit 2920 covered with a metal layer 2951. Because of this, it is possible to prevent the bill from jumping out.
  • the banknote introducing machine 2700 is installed continuously to the banknote receiving section 40.
  • This bill introducing machine 27100 has a bill moving mechanism 2710 and a container capturing mechanism 2760.
  • FIGS. 23 and 26 show a state in which a solid prism is pierced inside a prism, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • a pipe like that shown in FIG. 28 can be formed.
  • connecting sections 2766 for connecting the bill conveying pipe 2100 are provided.
  • the locking mechanism 2780 moves in and out of the container catching section 2761 to act as a stopper for the container 2900, and also serves as a positioning pin. And two stopper pins (also simply referred to as pins) 2770 and this pin 2710 And a driving mechanism 2780 which is made to protrude and retract in the capturing section 276-1.
  • the pin 2770 has a pyramid-shaped tip end. Specifically, for example, it is formed in a shape in which a deformed hexagonal pyramid or an octagonal pyramid is bisected in the vertical direction. Then, they are arranged so that the sides with many ridges face each other and the container is sandwiched between them. It is formed by selecting an angle so as to be engaged with the cutout portion 294 1 provided in the weight portion 294 of the container 290 described above.
  • the drive mechanism 2780 converts the rotation of the rotary solenoid 2787 and the rotation of the solenoid 2778 into a linear motion. It has a power transmission mechanism 2780 for transmitting to the above-mentioned pins, a support section 27873 for supporting them, and a lock mechanism drive circuit 27789 (see FIG. 46). You.
  • the lock mechanism driving circuit 2789 drives the two solenoids 2781 independently of each other.
  • the bill moving mechanism 2710 stores the bills and accumulates them in a bill storage unit 2720 that forms a bundle of bills. And a bill introduction portion 273 0 for pushing down the bundle of bills thus inserted and inserting the bundle into the container 2900.
  • the banknote storage unit 272 0 supports the banknotes, and has a central opening 272 3 for pushing out the banknotes.
  • the bottom plate 2 7 2 1 is placed on both sides of the paper
  • a shutter drive mechanism 27550 for opening and closing the shutter 2724 is provided.
  • the bottom plate 272-21 sequentially stacks banknotes sent from the inside 44 of the bill receiving section 40 and accumulates the banknotes at that position. 2 7 2 1 It is installed on both sides of a space of the width L which can arrange a bill.
  • the guide member 2722 accumulates the bills sent from the inside part 44 in a uniform width.
  • the height of this guide member 2722 is set so that the thickness of the accumulated banknote bundle is h. Therefore, the height of the stacked banknote bundle may be compared with this h to output a banknote collection request.
  • the shutter driving mechanism 2750 is provided with a rotor solenoid 2751 that outputs a driving force for moving the shutter, and a shutter drive mechanism 2750 that outputs a driving force for moving the shutter.
  • a shutter drive circuit 2757 (see FIG. 46) for driving the release solenoid 2751.
  • the above-mentioned bill introduction section 273 0 is composed of a linear movement mechanism 273 1 for realizing a linear movement of a long stroke, and a bill pushing down section 2 7 for pushing down a bill. 40 and are provided.
  • the linear motion mechanism 2731 has a rack 2732 (provided with a cover in Fig. 23) provided with the necessary strokes. Pinion (not shown) and pinion drive motor 2731 (see Fig. 46) and limit switch for setting the stroke It has 2 738 T and 2738 B, and an indicator 27337 that supports these limit switches.
  • the rack 2732 is provided with a limit switch pressing locking portion 2733 on the outside thereof.
  • the limit switch 2738T When the above-mentioned limit switch 2738T is pressed, the limit switch 2738T is moved to the rack. Outputs a stroke upper limit signal indicating that the displacement of 2 7 3 2 has reached the upper limit.
  • the limit switch 2738B When the locking portion 273 33 presses the above-mentioned limit switch 2738B, the limit switch 2738B is moved to the rack 2 732 Outputs the stroke lower limit signal indicating that the displacement of 2 has reached the lower limit.
  • the outputs of these limit switches 2738T and 2738B are input to the banknote introduction drive circuit 2739, though not shown in the drawing. .
  • the banknote introduction drive circuit 2739 can automatically push down and return the banknote push-down member 2740.
  • the outputs of the limit switches 2738T and 2738B, and especially the output of the limit switch 2738T, are signals indicating the completion of the operation. When It can still be used for cereals. Therefore, these outputs can be sent to the terminal unit TU and used to generate a completion report signal to the information processing device PS.
  • the spacing between the above-mentioned limit switches 2738T and 2738B is determined in accordance with the pushing-down depth of a bill pushing-down mechanism described later. .
  • the force S can be reached by the push-down bar 2741 near the inner bottom surface of the container 2900 captured by the container capturing section 2761. Is set so that the required stroke can be secured.
  • a banknote ejector 280 which will be described later, a straw having a depth that reaches the lower banknote bank by passing through the container 290 and pulling it further down.
  • the separation distance S between the limit switches 2738T and 2738B is set.
  • the bill push-down member 274 0 is provided with a push-down bar 274 1, which comes into contact with the bill and pushes it down.
  • Fig. 28 shows how the phase changes from A to E step by step.
  • the container 2900 is captured by the container capturing section 2760, and a state where the container 2900 is positioned is shown.
  • the shutter power is still closed.
  • the shutter 27 2 4 4 is released and the tip 2 7 4 1 of the bank press down bar 2 7 4 1 is placed on the stack of banknotes B stacked.
  • a indicates the state of contact.
  • the tip 274 1a of the bill pushing down bar 2741 is located at the center of the stack of bills in the longitudinal direction and along the width of the bill. Is in contact with the bill. This is because the bill bundle is folded into two when the bill pushing bar 274 1 is pushed down.
  • the bill push-down bar 2741 is further pushed down by the linear motion mechanism 2731, and its leading end 2741a
  • the force S passes through the opening 272 of the stage 272 1, passes through the slit 292 of the container 290 0, and folds the bill.
  • the returned portion is in the state of being introduced into the container 2900.
  • the banknote bundle B is moved in the direction perpendicular to the paper surface of FIG. 28 by the lever 2995 of the pop-out prevention mechanism 2995 shown in FIG. It is pressed. For this reason, a frictional force is generated at the edge along the longitudinal direction of the banknote bundle B, and the resistance against the pushing down of the banknote bundle is generated. As a result, even if slippery banknotes are present in the banknote bundle, resistance is generated against such banknotes, so that the banknotes are pressed down evenly.
  • the bill push-down bar 274 1 1 is pushed down further by the linear motion mechanism 2731, and the tip 2 7 4 1a F has reached the vicinity of the slit 2930 of the container 2900.
  • the bill is folded in two
  • the banknote bundle is not restricted by the opening width of the slit 2720. Therefore, the container is spread in the container 2900 until it touches the inner wall due to its own elasticity.
  • the banknote bundle B cannot pass through the slits 2720 and 2730 by itself. Therefore, even if the container 2900 is transported while the slits 2720 and 2730 are open, the bills fall out of the container 2900. Not at all.
  • the stage D is the lower limit of the stroke of the linear motion. Therefore, it is pressed by the limit switch 2732 B force S locking portion 2733 to operate. As a result, the limit switch 2738B outputs the lower stroke limit signal. This lower stroke limit signal is sent to the bill introduction drive circuit 2739. Thus, the bill introduction drive circuit 2739 reverses the rotation of the motor 2731 and pulls up the bill pushing down bar 2741.
  • Stage E shows a state in which the bill push-down bar 2741 is pulled up. After this, press the locking part 27 3 3 force S limit switch 2738 T to send the stroke upper limit signal to the limit switch.
  • the bill introduction drive circuit 2739 outputs a bill introduction completion signal to the terminal unit TU.
  • the banknote ejecting machine 280 00 discharges the banknote bundle contained in the container 290 00 out of the container 290 00 and stores it in the banknote safe 260 000.
  • Device This device has the same basic structure, although there are differences between introduction and emission. Here, the common elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the differences are mainly described here.
  • the first difference is that the linear motion mechanism 2731 has a wide displacement stroke. As a result, the rack 2731 becomes longer, and the spacing between the power switches and the limit switches 2738T and 2738B is also reduced. It will be longer.
  • the second difference is that, as shown in FIG. 29, the shutter 2727 is also provided on the bottom side of the container catching part 2761. This is because the banknote bundle in the container 2900 is discharged from the lower part of the container and stored in the banknote safe 260. Since the shutter 2724 operates in common with the shutter 2724, for example, as shown in FIG. 30, the shutter 2724 is the same as the shutter 2724. It can be driven by the drive mechanism 2750.
  • Fig. 31 shows how it changes step by step from F to G.
  • the state is the same as the stage D in FIG. 28 described above. That is, in the stage F, the bill pushing-down 4 1 is pushed down by the linear motion mechanism 2 731, and its tip 2 7 4 1 a Force S reaches the vicinity of the slit 2 930 of the container 2900. It is in the state of having done. In this state, the bills are not restrained by the opening width of the slit 2720 in this state. Therefore, due to the elasticity of the container itself, it spreads until it touches the inner wall in the container 2900. At this stage, the stroke of the linear motion has not yet reached the lower limit.
  • the bill pushing down bar 274 1 1 is pushed down by the linear motion mechanism 2 731, and the tip 2 7 4 la force S and the container 2 900 It has passed through the slit 293,000 and has reached the inside of the banknote safe 260,000.
  • Banknote bundles are being inserted into banknote safes.
  • the banknote safe 260 shown in FIG. 31 is provided with a member 2699 for pushing up the stored banknote bundle B.
  • the bill pushing down bar 2741 pushes down the bill bundle against the pushing up member 2699.
  • the banknote bundle is pushed down in the banknote safe 260 to a depth that allows it to spread. This point is detected by the limit switch 2738B, and the stroke lower limit signal is output to the terminal unit.
  • the stage H is a state in which the bill pushing down bar 2741 is pulled up above the container 2900.
  • the pushing-up member 2699 is in a state where the banknote bundle B in the safe is pushed up.
  • the opening 272-2 in the center of the stage 2721 has a double-sided, rotary shaft. 2 7 2 4
  • the power is displayed.
  • the shutter 2724 has a support plate 2724b and a rotating plate 2724a supported by the support plate.
  • the rotating plate 2724a is rotatably supported on one side thereof, and can recover from an accident by a spring (not shown).
  • the shutter does not require a special drive.
  • By being pushed by the push-down bar it turns against the force of the spring.
  • the push-down bar is retracted upward, it returns to itself by the force of the spring.
  • FIG. 36 Next, another embodiment of the transport system of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 38.
  • the transport system shown in FIG. 36 differs from the system shown in FIG. 3 in the method of collecting coins in the first system for transporting coins. This is an example. Here, the differences from the system of Fig. 3 will be mainly described.
  • the transfer system shown in Fig. 36 has a slot for taking in a coin for recovery at the position closest to the vortex generator 150.
  • a coin introducing and branching machine 1700 was installed in place of the coin introducing machine 1400 and the recovery branching machine 1300. This is characteristic.
  • This coin introduction / branching machine 1700 is used to install the coin in the slot machine 2 where the coin is installed and to install the slot machine.
  • the coin introduced into the coin carrier pipe 110 is branched from the coin carrier pipe 110. To return it to the coin feeder 120
  • Fig. 37 and Fig. 38 show the specific structure of the introductory branching machine 1700.
  • the coin introducing / branching machine 1700 is composed of a branching machine 1300 shown in FIG. 13 and a coin introducing machine 1400 shown in FIG. It has a synthesized structure, but the coin introduction machine 140 is mounted on the auxiliary flow passage 132 of the branch machine 130. For this reason, the auxiliary channel section 1320 is installed externally by pipes.
  • this part consists of the introduction part main body 17770 for introducing the coin and the coin introduced from the introduction part main body 177 And a merging section 1740 for merging with 1100.
  • Inlet main body 1770 a shutter that can be opened and closed, and a coil that temporarily stores coins with the lower end closed by the shutter 1771 177 and the shutter drive mechanism described above
  • the input main body 1770 with the shutter 180 and the shutter drive mechanism 1780 are described in detail in the coin introduction machine 140 shown in Fig. 15 described above. See description for 0.
  • the merging portion 1740 is formed in a rectangular cross section, specifically, in a cylindrical shape having a square cross section. Then, the introduction section main body 1770 is connected to the upper central part of the junction section 1704. In addition, a part of a branching machine 130 is connected to a lower central part of the junction 1704. The flow-in introducing machine and the branching machine share the junction section 1704 and are connected. An auxiliary flow path portion 170 is provided at the junction portion 1704. One end of the auxiliary flow path section 1720 is connected to the coin supply side P (1745), and the other end is opened to the eddy current generator side (1746). . In order to prevent the coin from flowing into the opening 1745, the coin introducing and branching machine 170 in which the net 1745 a is attached is installed. As a whole, they are formed by being joined in a cross shape.
  • this coin-introducing branch machine 170 When using this coin-introducing branch machine 170, first switch the switching valve 1 731, which corresponds to the branch machine 130, to the branching state, and then switch to the branching state. Introduce coins from any coin introduction machine. This is done in this order even if the coin introduction / branching machine 170 is installed and the machine is installed. Therefore, this coin introducing and branching machine 170 0 0 can be used in the same way as when using a normal coin introducing machine 140 0 and a branching machine 130 0. And are confused.
  • This embodiment is different from the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 in that, in the first transport system for transporting coins, a part for collecting coins and a vortex generating unit are provided. There is no particular difference in the power of the kit. Therefore, I will explain this difference mainly.
  • the collecting branching machine 1300 used in FIG. 3 is omitted. Then, in order to separate the coin from the coin transfer pipe 110, the coin is separated and collected in the vortex generating unit 150 instead of the branching machine 130. There is a hopper 1504.
  • the collection hocker 154 is installed below the vortex generator unit 1502 of the vortex generator unit 1501 as shown in Fig. 40. It has been done. This is because the vortex generated by the vortex generating unit main body 15020 has a larger cross-sectional area than the conventional coin transfer tube 110. It is difficult to support coins there because it is drawn into a new area. As a result, the coin will fall.
  • the fallen coin is stored in the coin storage section 154 1, and when the weight becomes just enough to overcome the weight loss of the weight 154 3, the lid is removed. 1 5 4 4 is opened and the coin is discharged.
  • the lid 1544 may be opened manually or by using an actuator 1 ⁇ 4.
  • FIG. 41 The control system of the present invention is capable of controlling the transport system as an independent system. Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 41, it can be incorporated into a part of a system that manages the entire game arcade.
  • the system shown in FIG. 41 basically has one control system C s power s corresponding to one island.
  • Each control system CS includes an information processing device PS and a plurality of terminal units TU connected to the information processing device PS via a signal line group SL and a bus BL. It is.
  • the information processing device PS of each control system CS is connected to a management computer MC via an information transmission line CL.
  • Each information processing device PS has information on the event that occurred on the island on which it is installed, for example, the number of coins received and the number of coins received. , The number of coins to be paid out, the number of coins stored in coin safes, the number of received bills, the number of bills stored in bank safes, etc. Send to MC
  • the information processing apparatus PS is configured by a computer system.
  • the information processing apparatus PS has a central processing unit (CPU) 210 and a memory.
  • the interface 230 includes an interface for connecting the information transmission line and a signal line group SL and a bus BL connected to each terminal unit.
  • the face 230 has a 1S control function for transmitting information. Also, this
  • the interface 23 () can be connected to an external device such as a storage device.
  • the communication control function of the interface 230 includes the control of communication via the bus BL with the terminal unit TU and the control of the management computer. There is control of communication between the MC and the information transmission line CL.
  • the communication with the terminal unit TU is performed by the information processing device PS managing the bus right, and the information processing device transmits a message to all or a specific terminal unit from the information processing device PS. Send. Further, the information processing device PS sends a data transmission request to a specific terminal unit TU, and upon receiving the request, the specific terminal unit receives the request. The data is loaded on a telegram and sent to the information processing device Ps via the bus BL.
  • the interface 230 has a corresponding input port (not shown) for each of the plurality of signal line groups SL. That is, this input port exists for the terminal unit TU to which the signal line group SL is connected.
  • the CPU 210 checks the input port, and if a signal that needs to be processed by the information processing device is input, the CPU 210 transmits the signal together with transmission source information indicating the transmission source of the signal. Information indicating the content of the signal is linked to the end of the queue.
  • the CPU 210 examines the input port, it compares it with the contents of this queue. In other words, if the current state is the same as the content linked to the queue, it is determined that the signal at that input port has not changed.
  • the queue has For an input port to which an unlinked signal is input, information indicating the content of the signal is sent together with the source information indicating the source of the signal. , Link to the end of the queue. Then, for signals that were linked to the queue, for input ports that are currently not being output, the signals from the queue are output from the queue. Unlink the link. As a result, after the released number is next to the queue, the order of the number linked to the queue is increased in the queue. s. The CPU 20 executes the processing from the top of this queue. Therefore, it can be said that this queue assigns the processing priority of the information processing device PS. .
  • the CPU 210 detects an input port and detects whether or not there is a response to an instruction issued to a specific terminal cutout, the response is based on the instruction.
  • Information about environments in which symmetry is not limited to exiting from the targeted terminal unit may be collected at different terminal units. May be
  • the storage unit 240 stores, for example, a program to be executed by the information processing device when a hard disk device is used, data to be processed, and data to be processed. Is stored. Professional The program stores, in the storage device 240, what is sent from the management computer MC via the information transmission line CL.
  • programs stored on a recording medium such as a floppy disk or an optical disk may be installed. For example, by connecting a front-end disk drive to the interface 230, the program recorded on the floppy disk Can be stored in the storage device 240. It is also possible to mount a recording medium such as a ROM on which the program has been written.
  • the CPU 210 loads the program stored in the storage device 240 into the memory 220, and executes the program on the memory 220. By sequentially executing the processes shown in the flowcharts described later.
  • terminal unit TU Next, the terminal unit TU will be described with reference to FIG.
  • the terminal unit TU is configured as shown in FIG. 3 — There can be several types of embodiments as shown in Figure 47.
  • FIG. 48 shows a configuration corresponding to the embodiment shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 49 shows another connection state of the terminal unit.
  • the terminal unit TUs shown in Fig. 49 are all configured by computer systems. That is, it has a central processing unit (CPU) 110, a memory 120, and an interface (IZF) 130.
  • the memory 120 is the Some ROMs are installed. This ROM is a storage medium for storing programs to be executed by the CPU 11o.
  • a storage device such as a hard disk device is separately provided, and the program is stored in the storage device. You can do it.
  • the program is stored as a floppy disk or an optical disk, and these are read through a reading device. You can do that too.
  • the necessary programs, data, etc. may be received from the information processing device PS via the signal line group SL.
  • the signal line group SL is connected to the interface 130.
  • the interface 130 has a communication control function for transmitting information.
  • this interface 130 allows connection of an external device such as a storage device.
  • the CPU 110 receives various signals input via the interface 130, checks the content of the input information, and notifies the information processing device PS.
  • information to be notified is notified by using a signal line that has been predicted from the signal line group SL.
  • the meaning is defined in advance and dedicated, and when an event occurs, the By placing a signal on the signal line corresponding to the event, the occurrence of the event can be notified.
  • request signals such as a coin replenishment request, a coin recovery request, and a bill recovery request are transmitted using dedicated signals. It can be assigned to a line, and the operation completion report signal can be assigned to another signal line.
  • the terminal unit TU shown in FIG. 43 is provided corresponding to the coin supply device 1200. That is, the interface 130 includes the coin accumulation state detection sensor 1211, the counter 1221, the drive circuit 1222, and the like. Is connected. Information indicating the coin accumulation state is input to the coin accumulation state detection sensor 1 2 1 1, and the counter 1 2 3 1 While the number of copies is input to the terminal unit TU, the drive circuit 122 of the coin sending / receiving section 122 is supplied with a coin from the information processing device PS. The command is sent via the terminal unit TU. Drive circuit 1 2 2 2 On the basis of the instruction, the motor 1221 of the coin feeder 122 of the coin feeder 120 is driven. The counter 1231 counts the number of coins sent out by the coin feeder 122.
  • This count is sent to the terminal unit TU.
  • the terminal unit TU checks the output of the counter 1231, and sends out a predetermined number of coins to the drive circuit 1222 to send the motor to the drive circuit 1222.
  • the supply completion signal is sent to the information processing device PS via the signal line group SL.
  • the number of sheets to be judged as "coin supply processing has been completed" is to be determined in advance. This number can be determined in consideration of, for example, the coin holding capacity of the coin holding unit 1360 of the branching machine 130.
  • the terminal unit itself has determined that the supply of coins has been terminated, but the supply of coins has been terminated in accordance with an instruction from the information processing device. You may let them do it. In this case, the drive of the supply of coin is not performed until mc ⁇ is canceled until the command to supply the coin is released.
  • the terminal unit TU shown in Fig. 44 is provided for a coin safe and a corresponding branching machine.
  • the terminal unit TU has a clogging detection sensor 1301 provided in the branching machine 130 and a solenoid for driving the switching valve 1331.
  • the drive circuit 1359 for driving the guide 1341 is connected to the drive circuit 1359.
  • the coin safe 1600 also checks the accumulated status of coins.
  • the coin accumulation state detection sensor 1610 for information is connected.
  • the terminal unit TU shown in FIG. 45 is provided in correspondence with the branching device 1300 for coin recovery. Since the processing load of the terminal unit TU is small, it is possible to use this processing for another terminal unit. For example, the terminal unit TU corresponding to the slot machine 2 which is closest to the branch machine 1300 and the coin supply device 1 The terminal unit TU or the like corresponding to 200 can be made to perform this processing.
  • the terminal unit TU shown in FIG. 46 is provided for a game machine, that is, for a slot machine 2. This terminal unit TU is provided for each slot machine.
  • the terminal unit TU includes a coin storage state detection sensor 33 provided in the game machine hopper 30 and a coin identification IJ unit 52.
  • the counter 53 provided in the banknote recognition section 42, the counter 43 provided in the banknote recognition section 42, and the counter provided in the overflow mechanism.
  • the counter 61 is connected to.
  • the terminal unit TU is provided with a clogging detection sensor 1301 and a solenoid 13.51 for the branch unit 13100.
  • the drive circuit 1359 is connected.
  • the clogging detection sensor 1401 is connected to the drive circuit 14489 of the solenoid 1441.
  • the container detection sensor 27769 and the clogging detection Intelligent sensor 2701 banknote drive circuit 2713 driving motor 2731, and shutter drive driving solenoid 2751
  • the circuit 2759 is connected to an opening mechanism 2789 driving the solenoid 2781.
  • the terminal unit TU shown in FIG. 47 is a terminal unit which is provided for the bill ejector 2800 and the eddy current generator 2500.
  • the TU is connected to the banknote storage state detection sensor 2601 provided in the banknote safe 260 and the counter 43 provided in the banknote recognition unit 42. It is done.
  • a direction changer 2508 is connected to the eddy current generator 250.
  • the bill ejection machine 2800 is connected to the container detection sensor 2769, and the clogging detection sensor 2701 and the motor 2731.
  • Driving banknote driving circuit 2 739 which drives and shutter driving circuit 2 759 which drives solenoid 2 7 5 1 and driving solenoid 2 7 8 1
  • the lock mechanism 278789 is connected.
  • the terminal unit TU shown in Fig. 48 has been set up for a specific slot machine installed in the transport system shown in Fig. 36. . That is, this particular slot machine has a coin introduction and branching machine 170 for collecting coins. This coin introducing and branching machine 170 is the other coin introducing machine.
  • the connection to the terminal unit TU is also different. That is, the slot machine-compatible terminal unit shown in Fig. 46 is a coin-introducing and branching machine. 0 The connection for 0 is different. Therefore, only the differences will be explained.
  • the branching machine to introduce the coin, the clogging detection sensors 1441 and 1701, the drive circuit 17789 of the solenoid 1781, and the The drive circuit 1759 of the laser 1715 is connected.
  • the transport system described below is, in principle, the first system that transports coins and the second system that transports banknotes, in principle.
  • various devices With the eddy current generator constantly operating, various devices are controlled, and the target transported object is transported from the starting position to the target position by controlling various devices.
  • a control mode that allows the operation of the vortex generator to be turned on and off as part of the control can also be adopted.
  • the explanation here is based on the assumption that the operation is always performed.
  • the transfer system described below is used for various kinds of request signals and status signals from devices such as slot machines, and signal lines assigned to each device. It is sent to the information processing device by using. Further, instructions and instructions from the information processing device are sent to the respective devices via the bus BL.
  • the present invention is not limited to such a signal transmission system, but here, it is assumed that such a system is used. Explanation of operation.
  • FIG. 49 is a general processing flow of the information processing device PS.
  • select the request to be processed from various requests (Step 101). This selection picks up the first-ranked one from the preset queue and processes it for the request.
  • the information processing apparatus links various request signals transmitted via the signal line group SL to a queue in principle in the order of generation. Perform according to the superior power.
  • the content to be processed relating to the request is extracted (step 102), and the process corresponding to the content is executed (step 104).
  • Examples of the treatment include, in the case of the present invention, a request to supply coins, a request to collect coins, a request to collect bills, and the like. Then, if the processing is completed, the processing is completed. If there is a matter to be continued, the process returns to step 101 again to execute the processing. (Step 105).
  • the corresponding processing in the upper step 104 includes, for example, a processing for a coin supply request, a processing for a bill collection request, and the like.
  • This queue is equivalent to a priority table in that processing is performed in that order.
  • the information processing device PS checks the input port of the interface 230 (step 501). It is determined whether any request signal exists in any of the signal line groups (Step 503). If the request signal exists, connect it to the input port. Then, request source information indicating the request source and the contents of the request are read (step 504). Then, if there is another request that has not been processed, this request signal is linked to the end of the queue (step 505).
  • step 506 it is checked whether or not the priority signal is assigned to the request signal in advance. If any priorities have been given, reset the queue (step 507).
  • the information processing device issues a coin replenishment request and outputs a switching instruction of the switching valve 1331 of the branching machine 1303 to the request source (see FIG. Step 201).
  • This switching instruction is transmitted to the corresponding terminal unit TU via the bus BL, and the terminal unit TU that has received the switching instruction transmits the drive of the branching unit 1300 to the corresponding terminal unit TU.
  • [Circuit] 359 is instructed to switch the switching valve 1331 to the branch state.
  • the information processing device PS supports the supply of coins to the terminal unit TU corresponding to the coin supply device 1200 (step 202). .
  • the terminal unit TU causes the drive circuit 122 2 to drive the motor 122 1. I support it.
  • the motor 1221 is driven, the coin feeding section 122 is operated, and the coin is sent to the coin carrying pipe 110. Get out. Then, the coin is transported on the eddy current generated in the coin transport pipe 110.
  • the switch valve reaches the branch machine 1300 where the switch valve has been switched to the branch, the coin hits the switch valve, and thus, proceeds forward. Will be blocked. After that, it is sent to the coin holding unit 1360.
  • the coin supply device 1200 counts the number of coins to be sent out by the counter 1231, and sends the result to the terminal unit TU. Send.
  • the terminal unit TU it is determined whether or not the predetermined number of sheets to be supplied has been reached. Then, the expected number of sheets to be delivered and the driving circuit 1222 are instructed to stop the motor 1221. Then, a supply completion signal indicating that the supply of coins has been completed is notified to the information processing apparatus by using the signal line group SL to the information processing apparatus.
  • the information processing device PS waits for this signal to be sent (step 203), and when the signal is sent, the power, and whether a certain period of time has elapsed. Monitor what to do (step 204). This monitoring may be performed at the terminal unit TU.
  • the reason for waiting for a certain period of time takes into account the existence of coins that can be sent through the coin carrier pipe 110 between the coin feeder and the branching machine. It is what you do.
  • the information processing device PS instructs the previous terminal unit TU to support returning the switching valve to the original state (step 205).
  • the information processing device PS instructs the previous terminal unit TU to support returning the switching valve to the original state (step 205).
  • the necessary amount of coin replenishment is required in the hopper 30 of the game machine that has been replenished. If the condition is not satisfied, the coin accumulation state detection sensor 33 still detects that there is a shortage of coins. From the Nit TU,
  • Step 302 After waiting for a certain period of time for the same reason as in the case of the branching machine described above,
  • Step 303 cut into the branch machine 1303 for coin recovery
  • An instruction to return the change valve is sent via the terminal unit TU (step 304).
  • the container 2900 is normally held by the banknote ejecting machine 2800.
  • the present invention is not limited to this. This may be the case where the container is present at any position. However, in that case, processing for searching for the location of the container is required as preprocessing.
  • the information processing device PS determines the direction in which the vortex flows with respect to the direction changer 258 0, from the side of the banknote discharger 280 0, to the side of the banknote introduction machine.
  • a notification is sent via the corresponding terminal unit TU so as to flow toward the server (step 401).
  • the direction switching device 2580 drives the air shutter to invert the direction of the eddy current.
  • the information processing apparatus PS issues a container catching instruction to the terminal unit TU of the slot machine that has issued the bill collection request (step 402).
  • the terminal unit TU should cause the lock mechanism drive circuit 2789 to protrude a pin on the far side from the banknote ejector. Point out.
  • the information processing device PS instructs the terminal unit TU of the bill ejector to release the captured container (step 403).
  • the terminal unit TU instructs the lock mechanism drive circuit to lower the pin.
  • the container 290 () is released from the restraint, and moves on the eddy current whose direction has been switched, and moves in the banknote transport tube 2100.
  • the container 2900 is conveyed while maintaining its posture without being wrapped in the swirl due to the presence of the weight portion.
  • the signal comes into contact with the pin and is blocked. become .
  • the container detecting sensor 2769 detects the presence of the container, the container detecting sensor 2769 sends the signal to the terminal unit TU and sends the signal to the lock mechanism driving circuit 2789. Also send. As a result, the locking mechanism driving circuit 2789 drives the solenoid 2781 so as to raise the remaining pins. Therefore, container 2900 is to be sandwiched between two pins. Since the tip of the pin engages with the cutout 2294 of the weight portion 2940, the container 2900 is accurately positioned.
  • the container detection signal transmitted from the container detection sensor 2769 is transmitted to the information processing device PS via the terminal unit TU as a signal indicating that the container has been captured. It is.
  • the information processing device PS When the information processing device PS receives the signal detection indicating that the container has been captured (step 404), the information processing device PS instructs the terminal unit TU to insert the bill (step S4). Step 405).
  • the terminal unit TU indicates the introduction of the bill to the bill introduction drive circuit 2739. The procedure for introducing banknotes has already been explained and will not be repeated here.
  • the information processing device PS checks whether or not the installation has been completed by looking at the signal of the corresponding input port (step 406). Upon receiving the notification of the completion of the introduction, the information processing apparatus PS instructs the terminal unit TU that is in charge of the eddy current generator 250 to invert the direction of the eddy current (S). Step 407). In response to the instruction from the terminal unit TU, the direction switcher 258 drives the air shutter to invert the direction of the vortex.
  • the information processing device PS issues a container capture instruction to the terminal unit TU that controls the bill ejecting device 280 (step 408).
  • the terminal unit TU protrudes a pin on the side far from the banknote introduction machine 2700 to the lock mechanism driving circuit 2789. Indicate what to send.
  • the information processing device PS instructs the terminal unit TU of the bill introduction machine 270 to release the captured container (step 4). 0 9).
  • the terminal unit TU instructs the lock mechanism driving circuit 2789 to lower the pin.
  • the container 2900 is released from the restraint, so that the container 2900 moves on the eddy current in which the flow direction is switched, and moves in the banknote transport pipe 2100.
  • the container 2900 is not rolled up in the swirl of the vortex and is conveyed while maintaining its posture.
  • the container 2900 reaches the position of the locking mechanism of the banknote ejector 2800, the container 2900 comes into contact with the pin, and the signal is blocked. .
  • the container detection sensor 276 9 When the signal is detected, the signal is sent to the terminal unit TU and also to the lock mechanism driving circuit 2789. As a result, the lock mechanism driving circuit 2789 drives the solenoid 2781 so as to raise the remaining pins. Therefore, container 2900 is to be sandwiched between two pins. At this time, since the tip of the pin engages with the cutout portion 294 1 of the weight portion 294, the container 290 can be accurately positioned.
  • the container detection signal sent from the container detection sensor 2769 is transmitted to the information processing device PS via the terminal unit TU as a signal indicating that the container has been captured. It is.
  • the information processing apparatus PS Upon receiving the signal indicating that the container has been captured (step 410), the information processing apparatus PS instructs the terminal unit TU to discharge the banknote. (Step 411). Note that the bill discharging procedure has already been described, and therefore the description will not be repeated here.
  • the information processing apparatus PS checks whether or not the ejection has been completed by looking at the signal of the corresponding input port. Upon receiving the notification of the end of discharge, the information processing apparatus PS terminates the bill insertion / discharge process (step 412).
  • the information processing apparatus PS returns to step 105 shown in FIG. 49 after each process such as coin collection, coin collection, and bill collection. Then, the next processing request is made.
  • the information processing device collects various data such as the amount of coins and the amount of bills from the terminal unit, and collects the information from the management unit. It will also be reported to the computer MC.

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Système de transport pour une salle de jeu, qui comporte un conduit de transport (TB) à l'intérieur duquel est transporté un article, une pluralité n de noeuds (NU) insérés dans le conduit de transport (TB) et placés au niveau de n points, et un système de commande (CS) permettant de commander les opérations des noeuds respectifs (NU). Lesdits noeuds (NU) comportent une unité (NU) permettant de générer dans le conduit de transport (TB) des tourbillons qui déplacent les articles transportés dans le conduit (TB), des unités (NU) destinées à l'introduction d'articles à transporter dans le conduit (TB) et des unités (NU) destinées à faire sortir un article transporté du conduit de transport (TB). Le système de commande (CS) comporte un système de traitement d'informations (PS) qui lit les signaux indiquant l'état des noeuds respectifs (NU) pour commander les noeuds (NU) correspondants.
PCT/JP1996/002844 1996-09-30 1996-09-30 Systeme de transport pour une salle de jeu et article transporte a l'aide d'un flux d'air Ceased WO1998014911A1 (fr)

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AU70972/96A AU7097296A (en) 1996-09-30 1996-09-30 Conveyance system for place of amusement, conveying article being conveyed by means of air flow
PCT/JP1996/002844 WO1998014911A1 (fr) 1996-09-30 1996-09-30 Systeme de transport pour une salle de jeu et article transporte a l'aide d'un flux d'air

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