Coin inlet device and coin recycling apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to financial equipment technical field, concretely discloses a coin feeding device and coin circulating equipment, and this coin feeding device includes frame, coin hopper, carousel, guide mechanism and blocking piece, and coin hopper is fixedly connected with frame, carousel is swingly connected with frame and can rotate around its own axis relative to frame, and the surface of carousel and coin hopper form the accommodation space for accommodating coin between each other, and the coin in the accommodation space can be driven to move upward when carousel rotates around its own axis, guide mechanism sets up in the upper region of accommodation space, and guide mechanism is used to receive the coin that carousel delivered and exports the coin to the outside of accommodation space, and blocking piece is fixedly arranged in frame and is adjacent to guide mechanism, and blocking piece is used to prevent two or more than two coins along the radial direction of carousel and move to guide mechanism simultaneously, can avoid two or more than two coins along the radial direction of carousel and move to guide mechanism, and has improved the coin feeding reliability of coin feeding device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of financial equipment technology, and in particular to a coin inserting device and a coin recycling device. Background Technology

[0002] The coin recycling equipment provided by related technologies typically includes a coin feeding device, which includes a frame, a coin hopper, a turntable, and a guide mechanism. The coin hopper is fixedly connected to the frame, and the turntable is movably connected to the frame and can rotate relative to the frame around its own axis. The turntable and the coin hopper together form a receiving space for accommodating coins inserted by the user. When the turntable rotates around its own axis, it can drive the coins in the receiving space upward. The guide mechanism is used to receive the coins output by the turntable and transport the coins to the outside of the receiving space.

[0003] However, the coin feeding devices provided by the related technologies suffer from the phenomenon that the turntable drives two or more coins arranged radially side by side along the turntable to move simultaneously toward the guide mechanism, which can easily cause coin jamming and lead to coin sorting failure. Therefore, the coin feeding reliability of the coin feeding devices provided by the related technologies is low. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a coin insertion device and a coin recycling device to improve the reliability of coin insertion.

[0005] On the one hand, this utility model provides a coin inserting device, which includes:

[0006] frame;

[0007] The coin hopper is fixedly connected to the frame.

[0008] A turntable is movably connected to the frame and can rotate relative to the frame around its own axis. A space for holding coins is formed between the surface of the turntable and the coin hopper. When the turntable rotates around its own axis, it can drive the coins in the space to move upward.

[0009] A guiding mechanism is located in the upper region of the receiving space, the guiding mechanism being used to receive the coins conveyed by the turntable and output the coins to the outside of the receiving space;

[0010] A blocking element is fixedly disposed on the frame and adjacent to the guide mechanism. The blocking element is used to prevent two or more coins arranged side by side along the radial direction of the turntable from moving simultaneously to the guide mechanism.

[0011] As one technical solution for a coin insertion device, the blocking member is located outside the outer edge of the turntable and protrudes from the surface of the turntable. The surface of the turntable is provided with a first protrusion and a second protrusion, and the first protrusion is farther away from the center of the turntable from the second protrusion.

[0012] When the turntable rotates, the first protrusion is used to drive the coin in the receiving space to move toward the guide mechanism along the circumferential direction of the turntable, and the second protrusion is used to support the coin driven by the first protrusion along the radial direction of the turntable. Along the radial direction of the turntable, the distance between the second protrusion and the outer edge of the turntable is greater than or equal to the diameter of one coin and less than the sum of the diameters of two coins.

[0013] As one technical solution for a coin insertion device, the surface of the turntable is provided with a plurality of first protrusions and a plurality of second protrusions. The plurality of first protrusions are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the turntable, and the plurality of second protrusions are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the turntable.

[0014] Along the circumferential direction of the turntable, each of the second protrusions is located between two adjacent first protrusions.

[0015] As one technical solution for a coin insertion device, the length of the second protrusion extends radially along the turntable. The second protrusion has a support end for supporting the coin. Along the radial direction of the turntable, the distance between the support end and the outer edge of the turntable is greater than or equal to the diameter of one coin and less than the sum of the diameters of two coins. The dimension of the support end along the axial direction of the turntable is less than the thickness of one coin; and / or,

[0016] The length of the first protrusion extends along the circumferential direction of the turntable, and the first protrusion has a driving end for driving the movement of the coin, the dimension of the driving end along the axial direction of the turntable being smaller than the thickness of a coin.

[0017] As one technical solution of the coin insertion device, the blocking member includes a baffle that extends along the circumferential direction of the turntable and protrudes from the surface of the turntable along the axial direction of the turntable. When the first protrusion drives the coin to move, the baffle is configured to drive the coin that protrudes radially from the outer edge of the turntable to separate from the surface of the turntable and fall into the receiving space.

[0018] As one technical solution for a coin insertion device, the baffle includes a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface connected sequentially along the rotation direction of the turntable. Along the axial direction of the turntable, the first surface is lower than or flush with the surface of the turntable, and the third surface is higher than the surface of the turntable by a predetermined distance. The second surface is used to guide the coin, which protrudes radially from the outer edge of the turntable, to gradually move toward the third surface to detach from the surface of the turntable.

[0019] As one technical solution for a coin insertion device, the guiding mechanism includes a guiding part and a coin dispensing channel. The guiding part extends in a straight line and includes a first end near the center of the turntable and a second end away from the center of the turntable. The first end of the guiding part is used to contact the coin, and the second end of the guiding part is connected to the coin dispensing channel.

[0020] The guide portion is used to support the coin separated from the second protrusion, and the guide portion can guide the coin to move to the coin dispensing channel under the drive of the first protrusion. The dimension of the guide portion along the axial direction of the turntable is smaller than the thickness of a coin.

[0021] As one technical solution for a coin insertion device, the coin dispensing channel includes a first limiting surface and a bottom surface connected at an angle. The first limiting surface is opposite to and spaced apart from the surface of the turntable. The bottom surface is located between the first limiting surface and the surface of the turntable and is connected to the second end of the guide portion. The coin dispensing channel extends from the second end of the guide portion in a direction away from the center of the turntable. The coin dispensing channel is used to guide the coin driven by the first protrusion to be output to the outside of the receiving space.

[0022] As one technical solution for a coin insertion device, the coin insertion device further includes a conveying mechanism, which includes a conveyor belt and at least two conveyor wheels. The conveyor wheels are rotatably connected to the frame. The conveyor belt is supported by the at least two conveyor wheels and can move under the drive of the conveyor wheels. The frame further includes a second limiting surface. The conveyor belt is opposite to the second limiting surface. The conveyor belt is used to clamp the coin output from the coin outlet channel together with the second limiting surface and drive the coin to move.

[0023] The coin inserter provided by this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0024] The coin feeding device includes a frame, a coin hopper, a turntable, a guide mechanism, and a stop. The coin hopper is fixedly connected to the frame. The turntable is movably connected to the frame and can rotate relative to the frame around its own axis. A receiving space for holding coins is formed between the surface of the turntable and the coin hopper. When the turntable rotates around its own axis, it can drive the coins in the receiving space upward. The guide mechanism is located in the upper area of ​​the receiving space. The guide mechanism is used to receive the coins transported by the turntable and output the coins to the outside of the receiving space. The stop is fixedly installed on the frame and adjacent to the guide mechanism. The stop is used to prevent two or more coins arranged side by side along the radial direction of the turntable from moving to the guide mechanism at the same time. In this embodiment, when two or more coins arranged side by side along the radial direction of the turntable move to the stop simultaneously with the turntable, only one coin will not contact the stop. The remaining coins will fall into the receiving space under the drive of the stop, thus preventing two or more coins from moving side by side along the radial direction of the turntable to the guide mechanism and improving the coin feeding reliability of the coin feeding device.

[0025] On the other hand, this utility model provides a coin recycling device, including the coin feeding device in any of the above-mentioned solutions.

[0026] The coin recycling device provided by this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0027] The coin recycling device includes the aforementioned coin feeding device, thus preventing two or more coins from moving side by side along the radial direction of the turntable to the guide mechanism, thereby improving the coin feeding reliability of the coin feeding device. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the coin recycling device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a first partial structure of the coin insertion device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second partial structure of the coin insertion device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the third partial structure of the coin insertion device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 This is an enlarged view of a partial structure of the coin inserting device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is an enlarged view of a portion of the guiding mechanism in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0034] In the picture:

[0035] 100. Coin insertion device; 200. Sorting device; 300. Temporary storage device; 400. Coin dispensing device; 500. Coin;

[0036] 1. Frame; 11. Second limiting surface;

[0037] 2. Coin bucket;

[0038] 3. Turntable; 31. First protrusion; 311. Drive end; 312. Guide end; 313. Inclined surface; 32. Second protrusion; 321. Support end;

[0039] 4. Guiding mechanism; 41. Guiding section; 411. Clearance slot; 42. Coin dispensing channel; 421. First limiting surface; 422. Bottom surface;

[0040] 5. Blocking component; 51. Baffle; 511. First surface; 512. Second surface; 513. Third surface;

[0041] 6. Accommodation space; 61. Entrance;

[0042] 71. Motor; 72. First gear; 73. Second gear;

[0043] 8. Coin catcher;

[0044] 9. Conveying mechanism; 91. Conveyor belt; 92. Conveyor wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0046] 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" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions. Moreover, "above," "on top of," and "over" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "under," and "below" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0047] 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.

[0048] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 1 This embodiment provides a coin recycling device, which includes a coin feeding device 100. The coin feeding device 100 is used to receive coins 500 and input the coins 500 into the device.

[0050] Alternatively, please continue to refer to Figure 1 The coin recycling equipment also includes a sorting device 200, a temporary storage device 300, and a coin dispensing device 400. The sorting device 200 receives the coins 500 from the coin feeding device 100 and identifies them. The temporary storage device 300 stores the coins 500 from the sorting device 200. The coin dispensing device 400 receives the coins 500 from the temporary storage device 300 and allows users to take them.

[0051] Optionally, the temporary storage device 300 includes multiple coin boxes, each used to store coins 500 of different denominations.

[0052] Alternatively, please refer to Figures 2 to 4 The coin feeding device 100 includes a frame 1, a coin hopper 2, a turntable 3, a guide mechanism 4, and a blocking member 5. The coin hopper 2 is fixedly connected to the frame 1; the turntable 3 is movably connected to the frame 1 and can rotate relative to the frame 1 around its own axis, forming a receiving space 6 between the surface of the turntable 3 and the coin hopper 2 for accommodating coins 500; when the turntable 3 rotates around its own axis, it can cause the coins 500 in the receiving space 6 to move upwards; the guide mechanism 4 is located in the upper region of the receiving space 6, and is used to receive the coins 500 transported by the turntable 3 and output the coins 500 to the outside of the receiving space 6; the blocking member 5 is fixedly installed on the frame 1 and adjacent to the guide mechanism 4, and is used to prevent two or more coins 500 arranged side-by-side along the radial direction of the turntable 3 from simultaneously moving to the guide mechanism 4. In this embodiment, when two or more coins 500 arranged side by side along the radial direction of the turntable 3 move to the blocking member 5 simultaneously, only one coin 500 will not contact the blocking member 5, while the remaining coins 500 will fall into the receiving space 6 under the drive of the blocking member 5. This prevents two or more coins 500 from moving side by side along the radial direction of the turntable 3 to the guiding mechanism 4, thereby improving the coin insertion reliability of the coin insertion device 100.

[0053] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 3 The coin inserting device 100 also includes a motor 71, a first gear 72 and a second gear 73. The motor 71 is mounted on the frame 1. The first gear 72 is coaxially and fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 71. The second gear 73 is coaxially and fixedly connected to the turntable 3. The second gear 73 meshes with the first gear 72. The motor 71 can drive the turntable 3 to rotate around its own axis through the first gear 72 and the second gear 73.

[0054] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 3 The upper part of the receiving space 6 has an inlet 61. The coin insertion device 100 also includes a coin receiving hopper 8 located above the receiving space 6. The upper end of the coin receiving hopper 8 is used to receive the coin 500 inserted by the user. The lower end of the coin receiving hopper 8 is connected to the inlet 61. The coin receiving hopper 8 is used to receive the coin 500 inserted by the user and to make the coin 500 fall into the receiving space 6 through the inlet 61 under its own gravity.

[0055] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4The blocking member 5 is located outside the outer edge of the turntable 3 and protrudes from the surface of the turntable 3. The surface of the turntable 3 is provided with a first protrusion 31 and a second protrusion 32. The first protrusion 31 is farther away from the center of the turntable 3 than the second protrusion 32. When the turntable 3 rotates, the first protrusion 31 is used to move along the circumferential direction of the turntable 3 (e.g., Figure 4 (In the direction indicated by the middle arrow cd) the coin 500 in the receiving space 6 is driven to move towards the guide mechanism 4. The second protrusion 32 is used to support the coin 500 driven by the first protrusion 31 along the radial direction of the turntable 3. Along the radial direction of the turntable 3, the distance between the second protrusion 32 and the outer edge of the turntable 3 is greater than or equal to the diameter of one coin 500 and less than the sum of the diameters of two coins 500. With this configuration, the blocking member 5 is opposite to and spaced apart from the outer edge of the turntable 3. And along the radial direction of the turntable 3, the distance between the second protrusion 32 used to support the coin 500 along the radial direction of the turntable 3 and the outer edge of the turntable 3 is greater than or equal to the diameter of one coin 500 and less than the sum of the diameters of two coins 500. Thus, when the coin 500 driven by the first protrusion 31 moves to the blocking member 5, the blocking member 5 will prevent the coin 500 that exceeds the outer edge of the turntable 3 from passing through and cause the coin 500 to fall back into the receiving space 6 under the action of gravity, thereby improving the reliability of the coin 500 being output one by one in the receiving space 6.

[0056] Alternatively, please continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 Along the rotation direction of the turntable 3, the second protrusion 32 is located upstream of the first protrusion 31. This arrangement ensures that the coin 500, driven by the first protrusion 31, moves towards the guide mechanism 4 and is supported by both the first and second protrusions 31, improving the stability of the coin 500's movement. Specifically, in this embodiment, as... Figure 4 As shown, when the first protrusion 31 drives the coin 500 to move within the receiving space 6, the center of gravity of the coin 500 is located below the second protrusion 32, the coin 500 is separated from the second protrusion 32, and the coin 500 is supported by the inner wall of the coin hopper 2; when the first protrusion 31 drives the coin 500 to move outside the receiving space 6, the center of gravity of the coin 500 is located above the second protrusion 32 and above the first protrusion 31, and the coin 500 is in contact with the second protrusion 32 and is supported by both the second protrusion 32 and the first protrusion 31.

[0057] Alternatively, please refer to Figures 2 to 4 The surface of turntable 3 relative to the vertical direction (e.g.) Figure 3(In the direction indicated by the middle arrow ab) it is tilted. This setting allows the coin 500 driven by the first protrusion 31 to adhere to the surface of the turntable 3 under its own weight, improving the stability of the coin 500's movement; at the same time, the coins 500 in the receiving space 6 will gather towards the surface of the turntable 3 under their own weight, making it easier for the first protrusion 31 to successfully carry the coin 500 to the guide mechanism 4 when passing through the receiving space 6.

[0058] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The surface of the turntable 3 is provided with a plurality of first protrusions 31 and a plurality of second protrusions 32. The plurality of first protrusions 31 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the turntable 3, and the plurality of second protrusions 32 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the turntable 3. Along the circumference of the turntable 3, each second protrusion 32 is located between two adjacent first protrusions 31. This arrangement improves the conveying efficiency of the turntable 3 in transporting the coins 500 in the receiving space 6 to the guiding mechanism 4. Optionally, the plurality of first protrusions 31 and the plurality of second protrusions 32 are arranged alternately along the circumference of the turntable 3.

[0059] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4Each first protrusion 31 includes at least two protrusions arranged radially spaced along the turntable 3. This embodiment exemplifies a scheme where each first protrusion 3 includes two protrusions arranged radially spaced along the turntable 3. Since the outer diameters of coins 500 of different denominations typically vary, when a coin 500 is simultaneously supported by the first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32, on the one hand, the distance between the contact points of the first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32 and the outer peripheral surface of the coin 500 cannot be greater than the outer diameter of the coin 500, otherwise the coin 500 cannot be supported; on the other hand, the distance between the contact points of the first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32 and the outer peripheral surface of the coin 500 cannot be too small, otherwise the stability of the support for the coin 500 will be affected. This embodiment, by including two protrusions arranged radially spaced along the turntable 3 in each first protrusion 3, ensures the stability of the support for the coin 500 by having the second protrusion 32 cooperate with one of the two protrusions to support the coin 500, depending on the outer diameter of the coin 500. Specifically: when the diameter of the coin 500 is smaller than a set value, the second protrusion 32 and the relatively closer of the two protrusions jointly support the outer peripheral surface of the coin 500; when the diameter of the coin 500 is not smaller than the set value, the second protrusion 32 and the relatively farther of the two protrusions jointly support the outer peripheral surface of the coin 500, thereby providing stable support for coins 500 of different diameters. Of course, in other embodiments, depending on actual needs, each first protrusion 3 may include three or more protrusions arranged radially at intervals along the turntable 3; or, each first protrusion 3 may include only one protrusion, and along the opposite direction of rotation of the turntable 3, the second protrusion 32 and the adjacent first protrusion 31 may be arranged at intervals, or connected as one piece and the whole may be V-shaped or arc-shaped, etc.

[0060] Optionally, the included angles of every two adjacent first protrusions 31 along the circumference of the turntable 3 are equal, and the included angles of every two adjacent second protrusions 32 along the circumference of the turntable 3 are equal.

[0061] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 5The first protrusion 31 has a driving end 311, a guiding end 312 and an inclined surface 313. The guiding end 312 and the driving end 311 are arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the turntable 3. The driving end 311 protrudes from the surface of the turntable 3 and is used to abut against the outer peripheral surface of the coin 500 and drive the coin 500 to move. The guiding end 312 is flush with the surface of the turntable 3. The inclined surface 313 is set at an angle to the surface of the turntable 3. The inclined surface 313 extends obliquely from the guiding end 312 in a direction away from the surface of the turntable 3 and close to the driving end 311. This configuration ensures that when two coins 500 with tangent outer surfaces simultaneously enter between two adjacent first protrusions 31 and are arranged side-by-side along the circumferential direction of the turntable 3, one of the coins 500 is supported and driven by the driving end 311 of the upstream first protrusion 31, while the other coin 500 contacts the inclined surface 313 of the downstream first protrusion 31 and moves away from the surface of the turntable 3 under the guidance of the inclined surface 313 until it falls into the receiving space 6 under its own gravity, further improving the reliability of removing the side-by-side coins 500.

[0062] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 5 The second protrusion 32 extends radially along the turntable 3. The second protrusion 32 has a support end 321 for supporting the coin 500. Along the radial direction of the turntable 3, the distance between the support end 321 and the outer edge of the turntable 3 is greater than or equal to the diameter of one coin 500 and less than the sum of the diameters of two coins 500. The dimension of the support end 321 along the axial direction of the turntable 3 is less than the thickness of one coin 500. With this configuration, the support end 321 can only contact one coin 500, preventing two or more coins 500 overlapping along the axial direction of the turntable 3 from being simultaneously supported by the support end 321. Except for the coin 500 that is in contact with the turntable 3, the center of gravity of the remaining coins 500 will be located outside the support end 321 and will fall into the receiving space 6. This prevents two or more coins 500 overlapping along the axial direction of the turntable 3 from simultaneously entering the guide mechanism 4, improving the coin insertion reliability of the coin insertion device 100. Preferably, the support end 321 needs to support the coin 500, so that the dimension of the support end 321 along the axial direction of the turntable 3 is greater than or equal to half the thickness of a coin. This arrangement improves the support stability of the support end 321 for a coin 500.

[0063] Optionally, the dimension of the drive end 311 along the axial direction of the turntable 3 is less than the thickness of a coin 500. With this configuration, the drive end 311 can only contact one coin 500 at a time, preventing two or more coins 500 overlapping along the axial direction of the turntable 3 from being simultaneously supported by the drive end 311. Except for the coin 500 in contact with the turntable 3, the center of gravity of the remaining coins 500 will be outside the drive end 311 and will fall into the receiving space 6. This further prevents two or more coins 500 overlapping along the axial direction of the turntable 3 from simultaneously entering the guide mechanism 4, improving the coin insertion reliability of the coin insertion device 100. Preferably, the dimension of the drive end 311 along the axial direction of the turntable 3 is greater than or equal to half the thickness of a coin 500. This configuration improves the driving reliability of the drive end 311 for a single coin 500.

[0064] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The blocking member 5 includes a baffle 51 extending circumferentially along the turntable 3 and protruding axially from the surface of the turntable 3. When the first protrusion 31 drives the coin 500 to move, the baffle 51 is configured to drive the coin 500, which protrudes radially from the outer edge of the turntable 3, to separate from the surface of the turntable 3 and fall into the receiving space 6. This configuration further improves the reliability of the blocking member 5 in rejecting two or more coins 500 arranged radially alongside the turntable 3. Specifically, the radial dimension between the baffle 51 and the support end 321 along the turntable 3 is greater than or equal to the diameter of one coin 500 and less than the sum of the diameters of two coins 500. Preferably, the radial dimension between the baffle 51 and the support end 321 along the turntable 3 is less than 1.5 times the diameter of one coin 500 to further improve the reliability of rejecting two or more coins 500 arranged radially alongside the turntable 3.

[0065] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 The baffle 51 includes a direction of rotation along the turntable 3 (e.g., Figure 4 (In the direction indicated by the middle arrow cd) the first surface 511, the second surface 512, and the third surface 513 are connected sequentially along the axial direction of the turntable 3. The first surface 511 is lower than or flush with the surface of the turntable 3, while the third surface 513 is higher than the surface of the turntable 3 by a predetermined distance. The second surface 512 is used to guide the coin 500, which protrudes radially from the outer edge of the turntable 3, to gradually move towards the third surface 513 and detach from the surface of the turntable 3. This arrangement ensures that when the coin 500, which extends beyond the outer edge of the turntable 3, moves to the baffle 51, it can reliably contact the second surface 512 and, guided by the second surface 512, gradually move towards the third surface 513 and detach from the surface of the turntable 3. This improves the stability of the coin 500's fall and enhances the reliability of the turntable 3 in conveying the coin 500.

[0066] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 The guiding mechanism 4 includes a guiding part 41 and a coin dispensing channel 42. The guiding part 41 extends in a straight line and includes a first end near the center of the turntable 3 and a second end away from the center of the turntable 3. The first end of the guiding part 41 is used to contact the coin 500, and the second end of the guiding part 41 is connected to the coin dispensing channel 42. The guiding part 41 is used to support the coin 500 separated from the second protrusion 32, and the guiding part 41 can guide the coin 500 to move to the coin dispensing channel 42 under the drive of the first protrusion 31. The dimension of the guiding part 41 along the axial direction of the turntable 3 is less than the thickness of a coin 500. This configuration ensures that when the first protrusion 31 drives two or more coins 500 overlapping along the axial direction of the turntable 3 to the guide section 41, since the dimension of the guide section 41 along the axial direction of the turntable 3 is less than the thickness of a single coin 500, the guide section 41 can only support one coin 500. This allows the other coins 500 to fall into the receiving space 6 under their own weight, further guaranteeing the reliability of the coin 500 being output one by one. Preferably, the dimension of the guide section 41 along the axial direction of the turntable 3 is greater than or equal to half the thickness of a single coin 500. This configuration improves the stability of the guide section 41 in supporting a single coin 500.

[0067] Specifically, in this embodiment, the guide part 41 is located on the path of the coin 500 moving with the turntable 3. The first end of the guide part 41 can contact the coin 500 after it has detached from the second protrusion 32 and support it below the coin 500. When the coin 500 contacts the guide part 41, as the turntable 3 rotates, the first protrusion 31 drives the coin 500 to move toward the second end of the guide part 41, so that the coin 500 enters the coin dispensing channel 42 and separates from the first protrusion 31.

[0068] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The coin dispensing channel 42 includes a first limiting surface 421 and a bottom surface 422 connected at an angle. The first limiting surface 421 is opposite to and spaced apart from the surface of the turntable 3. The bottom surface 422 is located between the first limiting surface 421 and the surface of the turntable 3 and is connected to the second end of the guide portion 41. The coin dispensing channel 42 extends from the second end of the guide portion 41 in a direction away from the center of the turntable 3. The coin dispensing channel 42 is used to guide the coin 500 driven by the first protrusion 31 to be output to the outside of the receiving space 6. This arrangement allows the coin 500, which enters the coin dispensing channel 42 through the guide portion 41 and has not yet detached from the first protrusion 31, to be output along the coin dispensing channel 42 under the drive of the first protrusion 31, improving the reliability of the turntable 3 driving the coin 500 to be output from the receiving space 6.

[0069] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 6 The guide section 41 is provided with a clearance groove 411, which is used to allow the second protrusion 32 to pass through. This arrangement prevents the turntable 3 from scraping against the support base during rotation, thus improving the smoothness of the turntable 3's rotation.

[0070] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 The coin insertion device 100 also includes a conveying mechanism 9, which includes a conveyor belt 91 and at least two conveyor wheels 92. The conveyor wheels 92 are rotatably connected to the frame 1. The conveyor belt 91 is supported by the at least two conveyor wheels 92 and can move under the drive of the conveyor wheels 92. The frame 1 also includes a second limiting surface 11, with the conveyor belt 91 opposite to the second limiting surface 11. The conveyor belt 91, together with the second limiting surface 11, clamps the coin 500 output from the coin outlet channel 42 and drives the coin 500 to move. This configuration improves the stability of the coin 500 after it leaves the turntable 3. Preferably, the conveyor belt 91 has a circular cross-section, and the outer periphery of the conveyor wheels 92 is provided with an arc-shaped groove, with the conveyor belt 91 fitting into the arc-shaped groove.

[0071] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of disclosure involved in this utility model is not limited to the technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above-described features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in this utility model.

[0072] Furthermore, while several specific implementation details are included in the above discussion, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention. Certain features described in the context of individual embodiments may also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented individually or in any suitable sub-combination in multiple embodiments.

[0073] Although the subject matter has been described using language specific to structural features and / or methodological logic, it should be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or actions described above. Rather, the specific features and actions described above are merely illustrative examples of implementing the claims.

Claims

1. A coin inserting device, characterized in that, include: Rack (1); The coin hopper (2) is fixedly connected to the frame (1); The turntable (3) is movably connected to the frame (1) and can rotate relative to the frame (1) around its own axis. A receiving space (6) for holding coins (500) is formed between the surface of the turntable (3) and the coin hopper (2). When the turntable (3) rotates around its own axis, it can drive the coins (500) in the receiving space (6) to move upward. A guide mechanism (4) is placed in the upper region of the receiving space (6). The guide mechanism (4) is used to receive the coins (500) delivered by the turntable (3) and output the coins (500) to the outside of the receiving space (6). A blocking element (5) is fixedly disposed on the frame (1) and adjacent to the guide mechanism (4). The blocking element (5) is used to prevent two or more coins (500) arranged radially side by side along the turntable (3) from moving to the guide mechanism (4) at the same time.

2. The coin inserting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blocking member (5) is located outside the outer edge of the turntable (3) and protrudes from the surface of the turntable (3). The surface of the turntable (3) is provided with a first protrusion (31) and a second protrusion (32). The first protrusion (31) is far away from the center of the turntable (3) relative to the second protrusion (32). When the turntable (3) rotates, the first protrusion (31) drives the coin (500) in the receiving space (6) to move toward the guide mechanism (4) along the circumferential direction of the turntable (3), and the second protrusion (32) supports the coin (500) driven by the first protrusion (31) along the radial direction of the turntable (3). Along the radial direction of the turntable (3), the distance between the second protrusion (32) and the outer edge of the turntable (3) is greater than or equal to the diameter of one coin (500) and less than the sum of the diameters of two coins (500).

3. The coin inserting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The surface of the turntable (3) is provided with a plurality of first protrusions (31) and a plurality of second protrusions (32). The plurality of first protrusions (31) are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the turntable (3), and the plurality of second protrusions (32) are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the turntable (3). Along the circumferential direction of the turntable (3), each of the second protrusions (32) is located between two adjacent first protrusions (31).

4. The coin inserting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second protrusion (32) extends radially along the turntable (3), and has a support end (321) for supporting a coin (500). The distance between the support end (321) and the outer edge of the turntable (3) is greater than or equal to the diameter of one coin (500) and less than the sum of the diameters of two coins (500). The dimension of the support end (321) along the axial direction of the turntable (3) is less than the thickness of one coin (500); and / or, The length of the first protrusion (31) extends along the circumferential direction of the turntable (3), and the first protrusion (31) has a drive end (311) for driving the movement of the coin (500), the dimension of the drive end (311) along the axial direction of the turntable (3) being smaller than the thickness of a coin (500).

5. The coin inserting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The blocking member (5) includes a baffle (51) that extends along the circumferential direction of the turntable (3) and protrudes axially from the surface of the turntable (3). When the first protrusion (31) drives the coin (500) to move, the baffle (51) is configured to drive the coin (500) that protrudes radially from the outer edge of the turntable (3) to separate from the surface of the turntable (3) and fall into the receiving space (6).

6. The coin inserting device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The baffle (51) includes a first surface (511), a second surface (512) and a third surface (513) connected in sequence along the rotation direction of the turntable (3). Along the axial direction of the turntable (3), the first surface (511) is lower than or flush with the surface of the turntable (3), and the third surface (513) is higher than the surface of the turntable (3) by a predetermined distance. The second surface (512) is used to guide the coin (500) that protrudes radially from the outer edge of the turntable (3) to gradually move toward the third surface (513) to detach from the surface of the turntable (3).

7. The coin inserting device according to any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that, The guiding mechanism (4) includes a guiding section (41) and a coin dispensing channel (42). The guiding section (41) extends in a straight line and includes a first end near the center of the turntable (3) and a second end away from the center of the turntable (3). The first end of the guiding section (41) is used to contact the coin (500), and the second end of the guiding section (41) is connected to the coin dispensing channel (42). The guide (41) is used to support the coin (500) separated from the second protrusion (32), and the guide (41) can guide the coin (500) to move to the coin outlet channel (42) under the drive of the first protrusion (31). The dimension of the guide (41) along the axis of the turntable (3) is smaller than the thickness of a coin (500).

8. The coin inserting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The coin dispensing channel (42) includes a first limiting surface (421) and a bottom surface (422) connected at an angle. The first limiting surface (421) is opposite to and spaced apart from the surface of the turntable (3). The bottom surface (422) is located between the first limiting surface (421) and the surface of the turntable (3) and is connected to the second end of the guide (41). The coin dispensing channel (42) extends from the second end of the guide (41) in a direction away from the center of the turntable (3). The coin dispensing channel (42) is used to guide the coin (500) driven by the first protrusion (31) to be output to the outside of the receiving space (6).

9. The coin inserting device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The coin feeding device further includes a conveying mechanism (9), which includes a conveyor belt (91) and at least two conveyor wheels (92). The conveyor wheels (92) are rotatably connected to the frame (1). The conveyor belt (91) is supported by at least two of the conveyor wheels (92) and can move under the drive of the conveyor wheels (92). The frame (1) also includes a second limiting surface (11). The conveyor belt (91) is opposite to the second limiting surface (11). The conveyor belt (91) is used together with the second limiting surface (11) to clamp the coin (500) output from the coin outlet channel (42) and drive the coin (500) to move.

10. A coin recycling device, characterized in that, Includes the coin inserting device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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