Assembly capable of changing coin output direction and coin feeding machine

Abstract

The utility model provides an assembly capable of changing the coin output direction and a coin feeding machine, the assembly capable of changing the coin output direction comprises a connecting piece and a rotating assembly which are arranged from bottom to top, and the rotating assembly comprises a rotating joint and a fixing piece used for fixing the rotating joint. A connecting seat at the upper end of the connecting piece is detachably connected with a base at the bottom of the rotary joint, the connecting piece and the rotary joint are both of hollow structures, and inner cavities of the connecting piece and the rotary joint are communicated to form a coin channel. The rotary joint can rotate relative to the connecting piece, so that the output direction of the coins can be changed, and the coin box is simple in structure and convenient to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coin loading machine technology, specifically to a component and coin loading machine that can change the output direction of coins. Background Technology

[0002] Amusement parks typically offer various arcade games for customers to enjoy. These games come in many varieties, such as catch-the-ball machines, basketball machines, claw machines, and coin pushers, each providing different kinds of fun. In traditional coin pushers, if a player inserts a coin and presses a button, winning a prize results in more coins being dispensed through a coin dispenser, or a gift certificate or prize. Many arcade machines involve coin loading and dispensing during operation, thus requiring a coin loading device. The function of this device is to transport tokens from the coin box to the dispensing slot according to the computer program's requirements. In many existing arcades, coins are initially placed in a coin box and then sequentially inserted into the machine's disc. Therefore, a mechanism is needed to guide the coins from the coin box to the dispensing slot on the disc. Furthermore, traditional arcades often require multiple exits and coin channels on the track to switch the coin output direction, complicating the entire structure. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model proposes a component that can change the output direction of coins. This component can change the output direction of game machine coins and has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0005] A component capable of changing the direction of coin output includes a connector and a rotating component arranged from bottom to bottom. The rotating component includes a rotary joint and a fixing member for fixing the rotary joint. The connecting seat at the upper end of the connector is detachably connected to the base at the bottom of the rotary joint. Both the connector and the rotary joint are hollow structures, and their inner cavities are connected to form a coin channel.

[0006] Furthermore, the rotary joint also includes a cylindrical body disposed on the base, the inner cavity of the body forming a coin guide channel, the bottom of the body being provided with a coin guide channel inlet, the top of the body being provided with a coin guide channel outlet, and the maximum width of the coin guide channel inlet being 0.1-0.2 cm larger than the diameter of a coin.

[0007] Furthermore, the coin guide channel inlet includes two first openings symmetrically arranged with the center of the base as the center of symmetry. The main body includes two structurally identical half-bodies, and the gap between the two half-bodies forms the inner cavity of the main body. Each half-bodies includes a bottom surface, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a third side wall arranged on the bottom surface. The first side wall is an arc-shaped wall, and the second side wall includes a vertical wall and a curved wall. The curved wall extends upward along the top of the vertical wall and then connects with a portion of the upper part of the third side wall. The two third side walls are arranged facing each other, and a coin guide channel outlet is formed between the tops of the two third side walls. The width of the coin guide channel outlet is 0.1-0.2 cm greater than the thickness of a coin, and the height of the vertical wall is 0.1-0.2 cm less than the diameter of a coin.

[0008] Furthermore, the base is detachably mounted above the connecting seat, and the connecting seat is also provided with two sets of protrusions, which are inserted into the first opening and can rotate within the first opening.

[0009] Furthermore, the connector includes two mirror-arranged connecting frames. Each connecting frame includes a support plate and a semi-connecting seat disposed on the top of the support plate and perpendicular to the support plate. The two semi-connecting seats are combined to form a connecting seat. The edge of the semi-connecting seat is provided with a second opening. The support plate is provided with a protrusion block that protrudes beyond the second opening. A set of mirror-arranged protrusion blocks are combined to form a protrusion group.

[0010] Furthermore, the fastener includes two mirror-arranged support frames, each support frame including a base plate and a fixing frame. Gaps are formed between the two sides of one fixing frame and the two sides of the other fixing frame. Fixing plates are respectively provided on both sides of the main body. The two fixing plates are respectively inserted into and fixed in the two gaps. An opening is provided in the middle of the fixing frame. A connecting plate is provided at the top of the opening. The connecting plate is parallel to the base plate. The top of the main body is located below the connecting plate. The base is located below the base plate.

[0011] This utility model further provides a coin feeding machine, including the aforementioned component that can switch the coin output direction.

[0012] Preferably, the coin feeding machine includes a coin feeding head and a coin box with a coin feeding opening. The coin box is equipped with a rotating coin throwing device. The coin feeding opening is connected to the inner cavity of the coin feeding channel. The upper end of the coin feeding channel is connected to the lower end of the connector. The inner cavity of the coin feeding channel is connected to the inner cavity of the connector. The upper end of the fixing member is connected to the coin feeding head. A coin outlet is provided on the side of the coin feeding head.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages.

[0014] The connector and rotary joint in this utility model are both hollow structures, and their inner cavities are connected to form a coin channel, allowing coins to pass through. By setting a connecting seat at the upper end of the connector and a base at the bottom of the rotary joint for detachable connection, the rotary joint can rotate relative to the connector when the rotary joint and the connector are not secure, thus allowing coins to pass through the coin channel and changing the output direction of the coins. This utility model has a simple structure and is easy to operate. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 A 3D view of the component that can change the direction of coin output and the coin track head when connected;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a 3D view of the rotary joint;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the rotary joint from another angle;

[0019] Figure 4 For along Figure 2 Sectional view of line AA in the middle;

[0020] Figure 5 Separate view of rotating components and connectors;

[0021] Figure 6 A three-dimensional view of the connector;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a 3D diagram of the coin-loading machine.

[0023] Attached image labels:

[0024] 1. Connector; 11. Connecting seat; 12. Protrusion assembly; 121. Protrusion block; 13. Connecting frame; 131. Support plate; 132. Semi-connecting seat; 1321. Second opening;

[0025] 2. Rotating assembly; 21. Rotary joint; 211. Base; 212. Main body; 2121. Semi-main body; 21211. Bottom surface; 21212. First side wall; 21213. Second side wall; 21214. Third side wall; 21215. Vertical wall; 21216. Curved wall; 212161. Outer wall of curved wall; 213. Fixing plate; 214. Coin guide channel entrance; 2141. First opening; 215. Coin guide channel entrance; 22. Fixing component; 221. Support frame; 2211. Base plate; 2212. Fixing frame; 2213. Gap; 2214. Connecting plate;

[0026] 3. Coin outlet; 31. Coin exit point;

[0027] 4. Listing Channel;

[0028] 5. Coin box. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] See Figures 1 to 7This utility model discloses a component that can change the output direction of coins for a coin feeding machine. The component includes a connector 1 and a rotating component 2 arranged from top to bottom. The rotating component 2 includes a rotating joint 21 and a fixing member 22 for fixing the rotating joint 21. The connecting seat 11 at the upper end of the connector 1 and the base 211 at the bottom of the rotating joint 21 are detachably connected by a first screw assembly (not shown in the figure). Both the connector 1 and the rotating joint 21 are hollow structures, and their inner cavities are connected to form a coin channel.

[0033] In this embodiment, both the connector 1 and the rotary joint 21 are hollow structures, and their inner cavities are connected to form a coin channel, allowing coins to pass through. By setting the connecting seat 11 at the upper end of the connector 1 to the base 211 at the bottom of the rotary joint 21 for detachable connection, the rotary joint 21 can rotate relative to the connector 1 when the rotary joint 21 is not securely fastened to the connector 1, thereby changing the output direction of the coin as it passes through the coin channel. This utility model has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0034] Specifically, the rotary joint 21 also includes a cylindrical body 212 disposed on the base 211. The inner cavity of the body 212 forms a coin guide channel (one section of the coin channel). The bottom of the body 212 is provided with a coin guide channel inlet 214, and the top of the body 212 is provided with a coin guide channel outlet 215. The maximum width of the coin guide channel inlet 214 is 0.1-0.2 cm larger than the diameter of a coin, so that only one coin enters the coin guide channel inlet 214 from the inner cavity of the connector 1 at a time, and then the coins pass through the coin guide channel in sequence and finally exit from the coin guide channel outlet 215.

[0035] During operation, coins continuously enter the coin guide channel inlet 214 from the inner cavity (part of the coin channel) of the connector 1, pass through the coin guide channel, and then exit from the coin guide channel outlet 215. When it is necessary to change the output direction of the coin channel, the nut of the first screw assembly is loosened, and the rotating assembly 2 is not tightened with the connector 1, so that the rotating assembly 2 can be rotated relative to the connector 1 to the required angle, thereby changing the output direction of the coins.

[0036] Specifically, the coin guide entrance 214 includes two first openings 2141 symmetrically arranged with the center of the base 211 as the center of symmetry. The main body 212 includes two structurally identical half-bodies 2121, and the gap between the two half-bodies 2121 forms the inner cavity of the main body 212. The half-bodies 2121 include a bottom surface 21211, a first side wall 21212, a second side wall 21213, and a third side wall 21214 disposed on the bottom surface 21211. The first side wall 21212 is an arc-shaped wall. The second side wall 21213 includes a vertical wall 21215 and a curved wall 21216. The curved wall 21216 extends upward along the top of the vertical wall 21215 and then connects with a part of the upper part of the third side wall 21214. The two third sidewalls 21214 are arranged facing each other, and a coin guide channel outlet 215 is formed between the tops of the two third sidewalls 21214. The width of the coin guide channel outlet 215 is 0.1-0.2 cm larger than the thickness of a coin, and the height of the vertical wall 21215 is 0.1-0.2 cm smaller than the diameter of a coin. The inner cavity includes a first inner cavity, a second inner cavity, and a third inner cavity. The first inner cavity is located between the coin guide channel inlet 214 and the top of the vertical wall 21215. The second inner cavity is located between the top of the vertical wall 21215 and the top of the curved wall 21216. The third inner cavity is located between the top of the curved wall 21216 and the top of the third sidewall 21214. The outlet of the third inner cavity is the coin guide channel outlet 215.

[0037] In this embodiment, by setting the height of the vertical wall 21215 to be 0.1-0.2 cm smaller than the diameter of a coin, and by setting the curved wall 21216, after a coin enters the first inner cavity from the coin guide channel inlet 214, the coin will slide vertically onto the outer wall 212161 of the curved wall 21216 (entering the second inner cavity), thereby changing the direction of the coin's movement, and finally exiting from the coin guide channel outlet 215 (from the third inner cavity outlet).

[0038] Specifically, the first sidewall 21212 and vertical wall 21215 of one half-body 2121 and the third sidewall 21214 of the other half-body 2121 form a first opening 2141, and the first sidewall 21212, vertical wall 21215 of the other half-body 2121 and the third sidewall 21214 of the other half-body 2121 form another first opening 2141.

[0039] Specifically, the base 211 is detachably mounted above the connecting seat 11. The connecting seat 11 is also provided with two sets of protrusions 12. The protrusions 12 are inserted into the first opening 2141 and can rotate in the first opening 2141. Thus, when the base 211 and the connecting seat 11 are not fastened, the protrusions 12 can rotate in the first opening 2141, that is, the rotating component 2 can rotate relative to the connecting member 1. The first opening 2141 can also play a limiting role, thereby limiting the angle of rotation of the rotating component 2 relative to the connecting member 1.

[0040] Specifically, the connector 1 includes two mirror-image connectors 13. Each connector 13 includes a support plate 131 and a semi-connecting seat 132 disposed on the top of the support plate 131 and perpendicular to the support plate 131. The gap between the two support plates 131 forms the inner cavity (part of the coin track) of the connector 1. The two semi-connecting seats 132 are combined to form a connector 11. The edge of the semi-connecting seat 132 is provided with a second opening 1321. The support plate 131 is provided with a protrusion 121, which protrudes beyond the second opening 1321. A set of mirror-image protrusions 121 forms a protrusion group 12, and another set of mirror-image protrusions 121 forms another protrusion group 12.

[0041] Specifically, the fastener 22 includes two mirror-arranged support frames 221. Each support frame 221 includes a base plate 2211 and a fixing frame 2212. A gap 2213 is formed between the two sides of one fixing frame 2212 and the two sides of the other fixing frame. Fixing plates 213 are respectively provided on both sides of the main body 212. The two fixing plates 213 are respectively inserted into and fixed in the two gaps 2213. In this embodiment, the fixing is achieved by a second screw assembly (not shown in the figure). An opening is provided in the middle of the fixing frame 2212, and a connecting plate 2214 is provided at the top of the opening. The connecting plate 2214 is parallel to the base plate 2211. The base 211 is located below the base plate 2211, and the top of the main body 212 is located below the connecting plate 2214 and is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 2214 by the second screw assembly (not shown in the figure), thereby more firmly fixing the rotary joint 21.

[0042] This embodiment also provides a coin loading machine, including a coin feeder head 3 and a coin box 5 with a coin loading opening. The coin box 5 is equipped with a rotating coin throwing device (not shown in the figure). The coin loading opening is connected to the inner cavity of the coin loading channel 4. The upper end of the coin loading channel 4 is connected to the lower end of the connector 1. The inner cavity of the coin loading channel 4 is connected to the inner cavity of the connector 1. The upper end of the fixing member 22 is connected to the coin feeder head 3 with a hollow structure. The side of the coin feeder head 3 is provided with a coin outlet 31.

[0043] During operation, the coins in the coin box 5 are output to the coin loading port by the rotating coin throwing device. Then, the coins enter the inner cavity of the coin loading channel 4 and the inner cavity of the connector 1 in sequence. Then, they enter the first inner cavity from the coin guide channel inlet 214. After sliding onto the outer wall 212161 of the curved wall 21216, the coin changes its direction of movement. Then, it comes out from the coin guide channel outlet 215 and enters the inner cavity formed by the hollow structure of the coin channel head 3. Finally, it comes out from the coin outlet 31. If you want to change the direction of coin output, loosen the nut of the first screw assembly. When the rotating assembly 2 and the connector 1 are not tightened, rotate the rotating assembly 2 relative to the connector 1 to the required angle. Repeat the coin loading operation to change the direction of coin output.

[0044] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A component capable of changing the direction of coin output, characterized in that, It includes a connector (1) and a rotating assembly (2) arranged from bottom to top. The rotating assembly (2) includes a rotating joint (21) and a fixing member (22) for fixing the rotating joint (21). The connecting seat (11) at the upper end of the connector (1) is detachably connected to the base (211) at the bottom of the rotating joint (21). Both the connector (1) and the rotating joint (21) are hollow structures, and their inner cavities are connected to form a coin channel.

2. The component capable of changing the coin output direction according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary joint (21) also includes a cylindrical body (212) disposed on the base (211). The inner cavity of the body (212) forms a coin guide channel. The bottom of the body (212) is provided with a coin guide channel inlet (214), and the top of the body (212) is provided with a coin guide channel outlet (215). The maximum width of the coin guide channel inlet (214) is 0.1-0.2 cm larger than the diameter of a coin.

3. The component capable of changing the coin output direction according to claim 2, characterized in that, The coin guide entrance (214) includes two first openings (2141) symmetrically arranged with the center of the base (211) as the center of symmetry. The main body (212) includes two structurally identical half-bodies (2121). The gap between the two half-bodies (2121) forms the inner cavity of the main body (212). The half-bodies (2121) include a bottom surface (21211), a first side wall (21212), a second side wall (21213), and a third side wall (21214) provided on the bottom surface (21211). The first side wall (21212) is an arc-shaped wall, the second side wall (21213), and the third side wall (21214) are provided on the bottom surface (21211). The wall (21213) includes a vertical wall (21215) and a curved wall (21216), the curved wall (21216) extending upward along the top of the vertical wall (21215) and then connecting with a portion of the upper part of the third side wall (21214), the two third side walls (21214) being arranged facing each other, and a coin guide outlet (215) being formed between the tops of the two third side walls (21214), the width of the coin guide outlet (215) being 0.1-0.2 cm greater than the thickness of a coin, and the height of the vertical wall (21215) being 0.1-0.2 cm smaller than the diameter of a coin.

4. The component capable of changing the coin output direction according to claim 3, characterized in that, The base (211) is detachably disposed above the connecting seat (11). The connecting seat (11) is also provided with two sets of protrusions (12). The protrusions (12) are inserted into the first opening (2141) and can rotate in the first opening (2141).

5. The component capable of changing the coin output direction according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connector (1) includes two mirror-image connecting frames (13). Each connecting frame (13) includes a support plate (131) and a semi-connecting seat (132) located at the top of the support plate (131) and perpendicular to the support plate (131). The two semi-connecting seats (132) are combined to form a connecting seat (11). The edge of the semi-connecting seat (132) is provided with a second opening (1321). The support plate (131) is provided with a protrusion (121). The protrusion (121) protrudes beyond the second opening (1321). A set of mirror-image protrusions (121) are combined to form a protrusion group (12).

6. The component capable of changing the coin output direction according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fastener (22) includes two mirror-arranged support frames (221). Each support frame (221) includes a base plate (2211) and a fixing frame (2212). A gap (2213) is formed between the two sides of one fixing frame (2212) and the two sides of the other fixing frame. Fixing plates (213) are respectively provided on both sides of the main body (212). The two fixing plates (213) are respectively inserted into and fixed in the two gaps (2213). An opening is provided in the middle of the fixing frame (2212). A connecting plate (2214) is provided at the top of the opening. The connecting plate (2214) is parallel to the base plate (2211). The top of the main body (212) is located below the connecting plate (2214). The base (211) is located below the base plate (2211).

7. A coin loading machine, characterized in that, Includes the component that can change the direction of coin output as described in any one of claims 1-6.

8. A coin loading machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, Includes a coin feeder (3) and a coin box (5) with a coin loading port. The coin box (5) is equipped with a rotating coin throwing device. The coin loading port is connected to the inner cavity of the coin loading channel (4). The upper end of the coin loading channel (4) is connected to the lower end of the connector (1). The inner cavity of the coin loading channel (4) is connected to the inner cavity of the connector (1). The upper end of the fixing member (22) is connected to the coin feeder (3). The side of the coin feeder (3) is provided with a coin outlet (31).

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