Coin roll storage device

Abstract

To enable ease of cleaning to be improved.SOLUTION: Provided is a coin roll storage device including: a coin roll storage part provided with a plurality of coin roll storage spaces, in each of which a coin roll is stored in a standing state; a support part provided for each of the coin roll storage spaces and configured to support a bottom of the coin roll stored in the coin roll storage space; and a groove part provided below the support part and formed to communicate with the plurality of coin roll storage spaces. One of the coin roll storage spaces located on one end of the coin roll storage part does not have the groove part, and the groove part in the other coin roll storage spaces is formed such that the height of the groove part is lowered toward a bottom surface part of the coin roll storage space located on the one end with reference to the bottom surface part of the coin roll storage space located on the one end.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a coin roll storage device. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, distribution facilities and commercial facilities such as retail stores and supermarkets have installed cash processing devices that deposit sales proceeds and dispense change funds. As an example of a cash processing device, a cash processing device that can store coin bars, which are bars of a predetermined number of coins of the same denomination packaged together, is known.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for calculating the number of coin rolls stored in a coin roll storage unit provided in a storage cabinet that is drawn out from a cash processing device, using a sensor. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-42269 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The coin roll storage section has a row of recesses (coin roll storage spaces) for storing coin rolls in an upright position. It is anticipated that dirt such as dust and debris will accumulate at the bottom of each recess, and cleaning work is required to remove the dirt. However, each recess is sized to correspond to the diameter of the coin, and there is a problem that there is not enough space for cleaning work, making it difficult to remove the dirt.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved coin roll storage device that can be made easier to clean. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a coin roll storage device comprising: a coin roll storage section in which a plurality of coin roll storage spaces are arranged side by side, each of which stores coin rolls in an upright position; a support section provided in each of the coin roll storage spaces for supporting the bottom of the coin roll stored in the coin roll storage space; and a groove section provided below the support section and communicating with the plurality of coin roll storage spaces, wherein the coin roll storage space located at one end of the coin roll storage section does not have a groove section, and the groove sections in the other coin roll storage spaces are formed so that the height of the groove section decreases toward the bottom of the coin roll storage space located at one end, using the bottom of the coin roll storage space located at one end as a reference.

[0008] The groove may have a step that decreases toward the bottom of the coin roll storage space located at the one end.

[0009] The groove may be provided with a slope that decreases toward the bottom of the coin roll storage space located at the one end.

[0010] The coin roll storage space located at one end of the coin roll storage section may be the coin roll storage space with the largest diameter among the plurality of coin roll storage spaces.

[0011] A slit may be provided on a side surface of the coin roll storage section on the outer side of the coin roll storage section in a coin roll storage space located at one end of the coin roll storage section.

[0012] A slit may be further provided on a side surface of the coin roll storage section on the outer side of the coin roll storage section in the coin roll storage space located at the other end of the coin roll storage section.

[0013] The support portion may have a flat crescent shape that abuts against and supports the bottom of the coin bar stored in the coin bar storage space, and two of the support portions may be formed in opposing positions in the coin bar storage space, sandwiching the groove portion therebetween.

[0014] The support portion may be formed in a downward semi-conical shape, and two of the support portions may be formed in the coin roll storage space at positions facing each other with the groove portion interposed therebetween.

[0015] Two half-moon shaped support portions may be formed in the coin-roll storage space at positions facing each other with the groove portion in between, and arcuate outer edges of the support portions may be provided with rounded surfaces.

[0016] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the ease of cleaning. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of a coin roll storage device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 10 is a cross-sectional view of a plurality of coin roll storage spaces 810 (810a to 810c) provided in a coin roll storage unit 800 according to a comparative example. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a top view of the coin roll storage section 200. [Figure 4] 4 is a cross-sectional view of a coin roll storage unit 200 according to this embodiment taken along the line AA along the coin roll storage row shown in FIG. 3. FIG. [Figure 5] 4 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a coin roll storage unit 200 according to this embodiment taken along the line AA along the coin roll storage row shown in FIG. 3. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a coin roll storage unit 300A according to a first modified example. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a coin roll storage section 300B according to a second modified example. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a top view of a coin roll storage unit 300C according to a third modified example. [Figure 9] 10 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a coin roll storage unit 400 according to a fourth modified example, taken along a coin roll storage row formed of a plurality of coin roll storage spaces 410 lined up in a direction perpendicular to the direction indicated by arrow X. FIG. [Figure 10] 10 is a perspective cross-sectional view of a coin roll storage unit 500 according to a fifth modified example, taken along a coin roll storage row formed of a plurality of coin roll storage spaces 510 lined up in a direction perpendicular to the direction indicated by arrow X. FIG. [Figure 11] 13 is a diagram illustrating the use of a blower section 610 according to a sixth modified example. FIG. [Figure 12] 13 is a diagram illustrating the use of an opening / closing unit 630 according to a seventh modified example. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification and drawings, components having substantially the same functional configurations are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0019] <1. Introduction> An embodiment of the present invention is applied to a coin roll storage device that stores coin rolls obtained by packaging coins into bars. The coin roll storage device may be installed in a distribution facility or commercial facility such as a retail store or supermarket, and used as a storage facility for storing change funds. The coin roll storage device may also be installed in a cash processing device installed in a distribution facility or commercial facility such as a retail store or supermarket. The cash processing device may perform processes such as change dispensing, which dispenses banknotes and coins as change funds used at a cash register, and sales depositing, which deposits banknotes and coins collected from a cash register.

[0020] <2. Configuration of coin roll storage device 1> Figure 1 is an external perspective view of a coin roll storage device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, coin roll storage device 1 has a main body 10 and one or more drawer sections 20 that can be pulled out from main body 10. In this embodiment, the direction in which drawer sections 20 are pulled out is defined as the forward direction.

[0021] The drawer section 20 is provided with a coin roll storage section 200. The coin roll storage section 200 is provided with a plurality of coin roll storage spaces 210 for storing coin rolls in an upright position. The coin roll storage spaces 210 are realized by slots with diameters that match the denominations to be stored. As shown in FIG. 1, the plurality of coin roll storage spaces 210 can be arranged in a grid pattern.

[0022] (Identifying issues) Here, it is expected that dust and dirt will accumulate at the bottom of the coin roll storage space. Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of multiple coin roll storage spaces 810 (810a to 810c) provided in a coin roll storage unit 800 according to a comparative example. As shown in Figure 2, it is expected that dirt D such as dirt and dust will accumulate at the bottom 820 (820a to 820c) of each coin roll storage space 810 (810a to 810c), and this will need to be removed by cleaning. However, each coin roll storage space 810, whose bottom 820 is sized to correspond to the diameter of the coins to be stored, has a small working space, making it particularly difficult to clean the dirt that has accumulated in the corners of the bottom 820.

[0023] Therefore, the inventors of the present invention have taken the above circumstances into consideration and have come up with a coin roll storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The configuration of the coin roll storage device according to the embodiment of the present invention makes it possible to improve the ease of cleaning.

[0024] 3. Configuration of coin roll storage unit 200 The configuration of the coin roll storage unit 200 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0025] Fig. 3 is a top view of the coin roll storage section 200. As shown in Fig. 3, the coin roll storage section 200 includes a plurality of coin roll storage rows R, and each coin roll storage row R is formed by a plurality of coin roll storage spaces 210 (210a to 210g) for storing coin rolls.

[0026] For example, coin roll storage row R is formed by one coin roll storage space 210a for storing 1 yen coin rolls, one coin roll storage space 210b for storing 5 yen coin rolls, one coin roll storage space 210c for storing 10 yen coin rolls, one coin roll storage space 210d for storing 50 yen coin rolls, two coin roll storage spaces 210e and 210f for storing 100 yen coin rolls, and one coin roll storage space 210g for storing 500 yen coin rolls. In other words, coin roll storage row R is formed by coin roll storage spaces 210a to 210g for storing coin rolls of different denominations.

[0027] Meanwhile, coin roll storage spaces for storing coin rolls of the same denomination are formed in the pull-out direction of the coin roll storage unit 200, as indicated by arrow X in Figure 3. In this specification, when there is no need to particularly distinguish between the coin roll storage spaces 210a-210g of each denomination, the coin roll storage spaces 210a-210g of each denomination will be collectively referred to simply as coin roll storage spaces or coin roll storage spaces 210.

[0028] 3, the coin roll storage rows R are formed in a direction perpendicular to the pull-out direction of the coin roll storage section 200 as indicated by the arrow X, but the direction in which the coin roll storage rows R are formed is not limited to a direction perpendicular to the pull-out direction of the coin roll storage section 200 as indicated by the arrow X. For example, the coin roll storage rows R may be formed in the pull-out direction of the coin roll storage section 200 as indicated by the arrow X in FIG.

[0029] The size of the coin roll storage spaces 210a to 210g in a plan view varies depending on the denominations corresponding to each of the coin roll storage spaces 210a to 210g. Specifically, the diameter of each of the coin roll storage spaces 210a to 210g in a plan view may be approximately the same size as the diameter of the coin roll of the denomination corresponding to each of the coin roll storage spaces 210a to 210g.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 3, the coin roll storage spaces 210a to 210g forming the coin roll storage row R are formed such that adjacent coin roll storage spaces 210 are in communication with each other.

[0031] Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the coin roll storage unit 200 according to this embodiment taken along the line AA along the coin roll storage row shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the coin roll storage unit 200 according to this embodiment taken along the line AA along the coin roll storage row shown in Fig. 3.

[0032] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the lower part of the coin roll storage section 200 is formed with flat, crescent-shaped support sections 220 (220a to 220d, 220f) that support the bottom of the coin roll when it is stored in the coin roll storage space 210, and groove sections 230 (230-1, 230-2) that are located below the support sections 220 and are formed to communicate with the multiple coin roll storage spaces 210.

[0033] The grooves 230 are formed along the direction of the coin roll storage row R, which is perpendicular to the direction indicated by the arrow X in Fig. 5. As shown in Fig. 3, in each coin roll storage space 210 in which the grooves 230 are formed, two crescent-shaped support members 220 are formed in positions facing each other with the grooves 230 sandwiched between them in the direction indicated by the arrow X.

[0034] Support portions 220 and groove portions 230 do not necessarily have to be provided in all coin roll storage spaces 210. For example, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, support portions 220a-220d, 220f and groove portions 230-1, 230-2 are provided in coin roll storage spaces 210a-210d, 210f, while groove portions 230 are not formed in coin roll storage spaces 210e, 210g, and instead of support portions 220 that support the coin roll, bottom surface portions 221 (221e, 221g) that abut against the bottom of the coin roll when it is stored and support the coin roll are formed. Bottom surface portion 221 has a flat shape.

[0035] The groove 230-1 is provided across the coin roll storage spaces 210a to 210d. The groove 230-2 of the coin roll storage space 210f communicates with the coin roll storage space 220e and extends to the bottom surface 221e of the coin roll storage space 220e.

[0036] Groove 230-1 is located higher than bottom surface 221e and groove 230-2, which are located higher than bottom surface 221g. Groove 230-1 and groove 230-2 may be formed parallel to support 220, or may be formed so as to incline toward coin roll storage space 210g located at the end of the coin roll storage row.

[0037] This allows dirt, dust, and other contaminants that have accumulated at the bottom of the coin roll storage space 210 to be removed collectively by using a finger, a thin stick, or a brush to drop from groove 230-1 to bottom 221e, and then through groove 230-2 to bottom 221g, thereby collecting the dirt from the coin roll storage row at the end of the coin roll storage row. Dirt, such as dust and dust, tends to move toward lower heights. Therefore, using the bottom 221g of the coin roll storage space 210g located at the end of the coin roll storage row as a reference, the grooves 230 provided in the other coin roll storage spaces 210 are formed with a height difference so that the height of the grooves 230 decreases toward the bottom 221g. This makes it easier for dirt from the coin roll storage space 210 to be collected at the end of the coin roll storage row, improving cleaning.

[0038] 4 and 5, a step (staircase) is formed by groove 230-1, groove 230-2 at the same height as bottom surface 221e, and bottom surface 221g located at the end of the coin roll storage row. Note that in this embodiment, three steps are used as an example, but the number of steps is not limited to this and may be four or two. Also, groove 230 may be sloped rather than stepped.

[0039] Furthermore, in each coin roll storage space 210, it is expected that dirt will easily collect in the grooves 230, which are located lower than the support portions 220. Even if dirt accumulates in the support portions 220, it can be easily removed into the grooves 230 with a finger or a thin stick. Furthermore, when collecting dirt at the end of a coin roll storage row, both walls of the grooves 230, which are located lower than the support portions 220 and communicate with multiple coin roll storage spaces 210, act as guides, allowing the dirt to be moved to the end with a brush or the like without being missed.

[0040] Furthermore, the diameter of the bottom surface 221g of the coin roll storage space 210g located at one end of the coin roll storage row is sized to accommodate the coin of the largest diameter (for example, 500 yen coin) among the denominations stored in the coin roll storage row. This allows for more space for cleaning than the other coin roll storage spaces, making it easier to scrape out collected dirt.

[0041] Furthermore, by not providing groove 230 at the bottom of coin roll storage space 210g located at one end of the coin roll storage row, it is possible to eliminate the space required to form groove 230, such as the depth S of groove 230-1 shown in Figure 4. Bottom surface 221g of coin roll storage space 210g is located lower than grooves 230-1 and 230-2, which makes it possible to avoid taking up space further downward from this position.

[0042] Furthermore, the heights of the support portions 220a-220d, 220f and bottom portions 221e, 221g that support the bottom of the stored coin rolls at the bottom of each of the coin roll storage spaces 210a-210g may be set to a height that corresponds to the length of the stored coin roll. Specifically, by setting the heights so that the heights of the top ends of the coin rolls stored in each of the coin roll storage spaces 210a-210g are the same, it becomes possible to visually detect if a coin roll of the wrong denomination has been stored in a coin roll storage space.

[0043] In addition, in the example shown in Figures 4 and 5, the groove portion 230 and the support portion 220 are not formed at the bottom of the coin roll storage space 210e, but this embodiment is not limited to this, and the groove portion 230 and the support portion 220 may be formed at the bottom of the coin roll storage space 210e.

[0044] 4 and 5, in the embodiment described above, the coin roll storage space 210g with the largest diameter is located at the right end of the coin roll storage row when viewed from the front, but this embodiment is not limited to this, and the coin roll storage space 210g with the largest diameter may be located at the left end of the coin roll storage row when viewed from the front. In this case, the groove 230 communicating with the multiple coin roll storage spaces 210 is provided with a step or slope so that it becomes lower toward the left end.

[0045] <4. Modifications> Next, modified examples of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings used below, the size and number of coin roll storage spaces, which may vary depending on the coin diameter, are simplified.

[0046] <<4-1. Discharge of dirt from the slits>> The coin roll storage unit according to the present invention may have a slit on the outer side of the coin roll storage space located at at least one end of the coin roll storage row, allowing dirt collected in the coin roll storage space to be discharged through the slit. Several variations will be described below.

[0047] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a coin roll storage unit 300A according to a first modified example. As shown in Figure 6, in a coin roll storage row made up of multiple coin roll storage spaces 310 lined up in a direction perpendicular to the direction indicated by arrow X, slits 341, 342 are provided on the outer side surfaces of coin roll storage spaces 310a, 310f located at each end. The bottom surfaces of slits 341, 342 extend into the bottom surfaces of grooves provided in the lower parts of coin roll storage spaces 310a, 310f, respectively.

[0048] This makes it possible to easily move dirt from coin roll storage space 310a toward coin roll storage space 310f with a finger or a thin stick, and then sweep the dirt from coin roll storage space 310f to the outside of coin roll storage unit 300A through slit 342. It is also possible to sweep dirt from coin roll storage space 310a to the outside of coin roll storage unit 300A through slit 341.

[0049] In the example shown in Fig. 6, slits are provided at both ends of the coin roll storage row, but this is not limited to this, and a slit may be provided at at least one end. Also, a configuration may be combined with the above-mentioned embodiment.

[0050] For example, when the diameter of coin roll storage space 310f is the largest and the height of the bottom of coin roll storage space 310 decreases from coin roll storage space 310a towards coin roll storage space 310f (more specifically, when the height of the groove portion provided at the bottom of coin roll storage space 310 decreases towards the bottom portion of coin roll storage space 310f), slit portion 342 may be provided only on the outer side surface of coin roll storage space 310f.

[0051] Conversely, when the diameter of coin roll storage space 310a is the largest and the height of the bottom of coin roll storage space 310 decreases from coin roll storage space 310f toward coin roll storage space 310a (more specifically, when the height of the groove portion provided at the bottom of coin roll storage space 310 decreases toward the bottom portion of coin roll storage space 310a), slit portion 341 may be provided only on the outer side surface of coin roll storage space 310a.

[0052] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a coin roll storage unit 300B according to a second modification. As shown in Figure 7, in a coin roll storage row made up of multiple coin roll storage spaces 310 lined up in the direction indicated by arrow X, slits 343, 344 are provided on the outer side surfaces of coin roll storage spaces 310A, 310E located at each end. The bottom surfaces of slits 343, 344 extend into the bottom surfaces of grooves provided in the lower parts of coin roll storage spaces 310A, 310E, respectively.

[0053] This makes it possible to easily move dirt from coin roll storage space 310A toward coin roll storage space 310E with a finger or a thin stick, and then sweep the dirt from coin roll storage space 310E to the outside of coin roll storage unit 300B through slit 344. It is also possible to sweep dirt from coin roll storage space 310A to the outside of coin roll storage unit 300B through slit 343.

[0054] In the example shown in FIG. 7, slits are provided at both ends of the coin roll storage row, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slit may be provided at least at one end.

[0055] For example, if coin roll storage space 310E has the largest diameter and the height of the bottom of coin roll storage space 310 decreases from coin roll storage space 310A toward coin roll storage space 310E (more specifically, if the height of the groove provided at the bottom of coin roll storage space 310 decreases toward the bottom of coin roll storage space 310E), slit 344 may be provided only on the outer side of coin roll storage space 310E. The direction of arrow X shown in Figure 7 is the direction in which coin roll storage unit 300B is pulled out, and by providing slit 344 only on the front side of coin roll storage unit 300B, it is possible to prevent dirt from being expelled from the back side of coin roll storage unit 300B and entering the inside of the device.

[0056] Conversely, when the diameter of coin roll storage space 310A is the largest and the height of the bottom of coin roll storage space 310 decreases from coin roll storage space 310E towards coin roll storage space 310A (more specifically, when the height of the groove portion provided at the bottom of coin roll storage space 310 decreases towards the bottom portion of coin roll storage space 310A), slit portion 343 only needs to be provided on the outer side surface of coin roll storage space 310A.

[0057] In addition, in the modified example shown in Figure 7, the coin roll storage spaces 310 lined up in the direction of arrow X may have the same diameter (corresponding to the same denomination), and the coin roll storage spaces 310 lined up in a direction perpendicular to the direction of arrow X may have different diameters (corresponding to different denominations).

[0058] Fig. 8 is a top view of a coin roll storage section 300C according to a third modified example. As shown in Fig. 8, the coin roll storage section 300C is provided with the slits 341 to 344 described above with reference to Figs.

[0059] This allows dirt to be swept away from either direction. In the example shown in Figure 8, a plurality of coin roll storage spaces 310 lined up in a direction perpendicular to the direction of arrow X constitute a coin roll storage row, and grooves 330 provided at the bottom of each coin roll storage space 310 and communicating with the plurality of coin roll storage spaces 310 may be formed with steps or slopes so that their heights decrease toward one end of the coin roll storage row. Note that a plurality of coin roll storage spaces 310 lined up in the direction of arrow X may also constitute a coin roll storage row.

[0060] This modified example is not limited to the case where all of the slit portions 341 to 344 are provided, and for example, the configuration may be such that only the slit portions 342 and 344 are provided, or the configuration may be such that only the slit portions 341 and 343 are provided.

[0061] <<4-2. Shape of the support part provided at the bottom of the coin rolling storage space>> A support part for supporting the bottom of the stored coin roll is formed at the bottom of the coin roll storage space according to the present invention, but the shape of this support part is not limited to the shape of support part 220 described with reference to Figures 3 to 5. Several modified examples will be described below.

[0062] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a coin roll storage unit 400 according to a fourth modified example, taken along a coin roll storage row formed of a plurality of coin roll storage spaces 410 aligned in a direction perpendicular to the direction indicated by arrow X.

[0063] As shown in Figure 9, the bottom of each coin roll storage space 410 is formed with a support portion 420 that supports the bottom of the coin roll when the coin roll is stored in the coin roll storage space 410, and groove portions 430 (430-1, 430-2, 430-3) that are located below the support portion 420 and are formed to communicate with the multiple coin roll storage spaces 410.

[0064] Support portion 420 is formed in a downward-facing semi-conical shape, which makes cleaning easier because dirt is less likely to accumulate on the outer edge of support portion 420 and dirt naturally accumulates near the apex or in groove portion 430, which is the lowest point of support portion 420.

[0065] Groove portions 430 (430-1, 430-2, 430-3) are formed so that the height of groove portions 430 decreases toward one end of the coin roll storage row formed by multiple coin roll storage spaces 410 lined up in a direction perpendicular to the direction of arrow X. This makes it possible to easily remove dirt from the coin roll storage row by using a brush or the like to push it toward the end of the coin roll storage row.

[0066] Furthermore, slits 441, 442 may be provided at both ends of each coin roll storage row in coin roll storage section 400. The bottom surfaces of slits 441, 442 each extend to the bottom surface of groove 430 provided at the bottom of coin roll storage space 410 located at the end.

[0067] This allows dirt to be easily swept out of coin roll storage section 400 via slit 442 by moving it with a finger or a thin stick from the higher end of groove 430 provided at the bottom of coin roll storage space 410 towards the lower end (from groove 430-1 towards groove 430-3 in the example shown in FIG. 9 ). Dirt can also be easily swept out of coin roll storage section 400 from groove 430-1 via slit 441. Coin roll storage section 400 may be provided with a slit (slit 442 in the example shown in FIG. 9 ) only at the lower end of the bottom of coin roll storage space 410, out of both ends of the coin roll storage row.

[0068] In addition, in the example shown in Figure 9, the coin roll storage row has a stepped shape in which groove portion 430 descends toward the right end when viewed from the front, but this modified example is not limited to this, and the coin roll storage row may have a stepped shape in which groove portion 430 descends toward the left end when viewed from the front.

[0069] Furthermore, the shape of the support portion 420 described with reference to FIG. 9 may be applied to the support portion of the coin roll storage portion 200 according to the above-described embodiment described with reference to FIGS.

[0070] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a coin roll storage unit 500 according to a fifth modified example, taken along a coin roll storage row formed of a plurality of coin roll storage spaces 510 aligned in a direction perpendicular to the direction indicated by arrow X.

[0071] As shown in Figure 10, the bottom of each coin roll storage space 510 is formed with a support portion 520 that supports the bottom of the coin roll when the coin roll is stored in the coin roll storage space 510, and groove portions 530 (530-1, 530-2, 530-3) that are located below the support portion 520 and are formed to communicate with the multiple coin roll storage spaces 510.

[0072] Support portion 520 is crescent-shaped, and has rounded surfaces (surfaces with rounded corners at the outer edges of support portion 520) at the arc-shaped outer edges of support portion 520. This makes it difficult for dirt to accumulate at the arc-shaped outer edges of support portion 520 (i.e., corners of support portion 520), and dirt naturally accumulates near the center of support portion 520 or in groove portion 530, making cleaning easier.

[0073] Groove portions 530 (530-1, 530-2, 530-3) are formed so that the height of groove portions 530 decreases toward one end of the coin roll storage row formed by multiple coin roll storage spaces 510 lined up in a direction perpendicular to the direction of arrow X. This makes it possible to easily remove dirt from the coin roll storage row by using a brush or the like to push it toward the end of the coin roll storage row.

[0074] Furthermore, slits 541, 542 may be provided at both ends of each coin roll storage row in coin roll storage section 500. The bottom surfaces of slits 541, 542 each extend to the bottom surface of groove 530 provided at the bottom of coin roll storage space 510 located at the end.

[0075] This allows dirt to be easily swept out of coin roll storage unit 500 via slit 542 by moving it with a finger or a thin stick from the higher end of groove 530 provided at the bottom of coin roll storage space 510 towards the lower end (from groove 530-1 towards groove 530-3 in the example shown in FIG. 10 ). Dirt can also be easily swept out of coin roll storage unit 500 via slit 541 from groove 530-1. Coin roll storage unit 500 may be provided with a slit (slit 542 in the example shown in FIG. 10 ) only at the lower end of the bottom of coin roll storage space 510, out of both ends of the coin roll storage row.

[0076] In addition, in the example shown in Figure 10, the coin roll storage row has a stepped shape in which groove portion 530 descends toward the right end when viewed from the front, but this modified example is not limited to this, and the coin roll storage row may have a stepped shape in which groove portion 530 descends toward the left end when viewed from the front.

[0077] Furthermore, the shape of the support portion 520 described with reference to FIG. 10 may be applied to the support portion of the coin roll storage portion 200 according to the above-described embodiment described with reference to FIGS.

[0078] <<4-3.Others>> (Blower section 610) The present invention may also include a blower that blows air into the slits provided in the coin roll storage units according to the first to fifth modified examples described above. Hereinafter, an example will be described using the coin roll storage unit 300A according to the first modified example described with reference to Figure 6.

[0079] Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating the use of air blower 610 according to the sixth modification. As shown in Figure 11, air blower 610 is positioned so that it blows air toward slit 341 of coin roll storage section 300A. By blowing air from air blower 610 into slit 341, dirt inside each coin roll storage space 310 passes through groove 330 connecting slit 341 and slit 342 and is expelled from slit 342, making cleaning easy.

[0080] There is no particular limitation as to which direction air is blown from, between the slits 341 and 342 provided at both ends of the coin roll storage section 300A. As an example, air may be blown from the slit that is higher in the lower part of the coin roll storage space 310 (specifically, the height of the groove 330 provided at the lower part).

[0081] (Opening and closing part 630) The present invention may be configured to provide an opening / closing part that can be opened and closed relative to the slit part provided in the coin roll storage unit according to the first to fifth modified examples described above. Hereinafter, as an example, the coin roll storage unit 300A according to the first modified example described with reference to Figure 6 will be described.

[0082] Fig. 12 is a diagram illustrating the use of an opening / closing unit 630 according to the seventh modification. As shown in Fig. 12, opening / closing units 630 are provided that can be opened and closed relative to the slits 341 and 342 of the coin roll storage unit 300A.

[0083] Opening / closing section 630 is controlled to a closed state during operation of the device and to an open state during cleaning of the device. This allows dirt inside coin roll storage space 310 to be easily removed through slits 341 and 342 during cleaning, as in the above-mentioned modifications, and prevents dirt inside coin roll storage space 310 from being scattered to other parts through slits 341 and 342 during operation of the device.

[0084] <5. Supplementary Information> Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to these examples. It is clear that a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can conceive of various modifications and alterations within the scope of the technical ideas set forth in the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0085] For example, the coin roll is not limited to a coin roll obtained by wrapping coins (cash) in a rod shape, but may be, for example, a medal used in an arcade game or the like wrapped in a rod shape. [Explanation of symbols]

[0086] 1. Coin storage device 200, 300A~300C, 400, 500 coin storage section 210, 310, 410, 510 coin storage space 220, 320, 420, 520 Support part 221 Bottom part 230, 330, 430, 530 groove 341, 342, 343, 344, 441, 442, 541, 542 Slit section 610 Blower 630 Opening and Closing Section

Claims

1. a coin roll storage unit having a plurality of coin roll storage spaces arranged side by side for storing coin rolls in an upright position; a support provided in each of the coin bar storage spaces for supporting a bottom of the coin bar stored in the coin bar storage space; a groove portion provided below the support portion and communicating with the plurality of coin roll storage spaces; Equipped with The coin roll storage space located at one end of the coin roll storage section does not have the groove, and the grooves in the other coin roll storage spaces are formed so that the height of the grooves decreases toward the bottom of the coin roll storage space located at the one end, based on the bottom of the coin roll storage space located at the one end. Coin storage device.

2. 2. The coin roll storage device according to claim 1, wherein the groove has a step that decreases toward a bottom surface of the coin roll storage space located at one end.

3. 2. The coin roll storage device according to claim 1, wherein the groove is provided with a slope that decreases toward a bottom surface of the coin roll storage space located at one end.

4. 2. The coin roll storage device according to claim 1, wherein the coin roll storage space located at one end of the coin roll storage section is the coin roll storage space with the largest diameter among the plurality of coin roll storage spaces.

5. 2. The coin roll storage device according to claim 1, wherein a slit is provided on a side surface of the coin roll storage unit outside the coin roll storage unit in the coin roll storage space located at one end of the coin roll storage unit.

6. 6. The coin roll storage device according to claim 5, further comprising a slit provided on a side surface of the coin roll storage unit outside the coin roll storage unit in the coin roll storage space located at the other end of the coin roll storage unit.

7. 2. The coin roll storage device according to claim 1, wherein the support portion has a flat crescent shape that abuts against and supports the bottom of the coin roll stored in the coin roll storage space, and the two support portions are formed in opposing positions in the coin roll storage space, sandwiching the groove portion therebetween.

8. 2. The coin roll storage device according to claim 1, wherein the support portion is formed in a downward semi-conical shape, and two of the support portions are formed in the coin roll storage space at positions facing each other across the groove portion.

9. 2. The coin roll storage device according to claim 1, wherein two crescent-shaped support portions are formed in the coin roll storage space at positions opposite each other across the groove portion, and a rounded surface is provided on the arc outer edge of each support portion.

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