Commemorative medallion and coin dispenser

Abstract

The present invention relates to a commemorative medallion and coin dispenser comprising a transparent box (1) that holds the commemorative coins to be dispensed and opens due to its movement on guides, providing access (9) in order to refill stock and opening the collection box (11) via an electric lock (12). Devices (13) and LED lights (14) warn of the state of the stock and collection. Software controls the opening of the electric lock, cash payment, contactless card payment and control of the acoustic and light signals that warn of the state of the stock and collection, and a remote monitoring web application tracks the status of the machine, transactions performed, stock, configuration and accounting.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] MEDALLION AND COMMEMORATIVE COIN DISPENSER

[0003] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The present invention relates to a dispensing device for commemorative or souvenir medallions and coins.

[0005] On a technical level, this dispenser improves on previous versions, providing greater operability and a lower incidence of incidents and breakdowns. With a completely different internal electronic mechanism, the previously known device has been improved.

[0006] At the operational level, software has been developed exclusively for this product, allowing for monitoring machine operation, troubleshooting, stock control, sales control, and stock and sales reports.

[0007] Among its most significant advantages is that it is a comprehensive product that allows users to access their customer account and sales data. This invention improves the B2B relationship and interaction between both parties by improving the way sales information is accessed at any time.

[0008] The industrial application of this invention is within the object dispenser sector and more specifically, in the dispenser sector for commemorative medallions and coins.

[0009] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Although no invention identical to the one described has been found, we present below the documents found that reflect the state of the art related to it.

[0011] Thus, document WO / 2016 / 087696 refers to a vending machine for personalized three-dimensional objects, of the type that operate against payment, through the corresponding means of collection, allowing a selected product to be dispensed, equipped with a general structure or body, including an interface for the introduction, by the user, of the parameters to be personalized on the selected product, characterized in that said structure or general body contains inside a 3D printer for creating objects and personalizing by 3D printing the selected object, having a door for issuing the finished product, equipped with personalized opening means that allow subsequent access to remove the already finished object, informing the electronic brain of the machine about the expected time for the object to be finished.WO / 2023 / 079199 describes a Device for capturing, classifying, storing and dispensing coins characterized in that it is constituted from a flat fixed support, formed by a straight rectangular parallelepiped sheet, one of whose lower ends is arched in a concave manner acquiring more surface area and where above said widened end there is a circular support tray moved by a circular support pulley, and where at the end opposite the circular support pulley, a pulley fixed by means of a free shaft to the flat fixed support can be seen, there being between the circular support pulley, the pulley a support pulley located at the end of the parallel part of the flat fixed support where between these three support pulleys a coin transport belt (C) is placed and.where the fixed flat support has a fixed ramp for returning coins to the system to avoid coin overlaps or jams and a coin detector device that directly returns those that do not meet the requirements to the output channel; the fixed support comprising several consecutive openings of different sizes in the form of an inclined plane (9) in the upper area thereof, ramps of the exact size of the coins that will run along said inclined plane to the classified coin drawers where, for the issuance of the coins thus classified, there is an inclined channel controlled by means of two coin output control sensors.

[0012] Document ES2927854U proposes a coin depositing machine, comprising a coin input unit; a coin processing unit; at least one container for storing coins of a specific denomination; and a coin output unit, comprising a first element and a second element carrying the first element, where the first element in a first position is arranged relative to the at least one container for receiving coins from the at least one container, where the first element is movable with respect to the second element from the first position towards the front face for a second position, and where the second element, when the first element is in the second position, is movable to bring the first element to an output position, where the first element protrudes at least partially from the front face

[0013] Conclusions: As can be seen from the research carried out, none of the documents found solve the problems raised as the proposed invention does.

[0014] DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] The medallion and commemorative coin dispenser object of the present invention is constituted from a medallion and commemorative coin dispensing machine comprising a transparent urn that houses the commemorative coins to be dispensed, a coin purse for payment by coins, a contactless payment terminal for payment by card, a receptacle for returning coins, an information display, a product collection receptacle and a door.

[0016] Among the technical innovations are the opening of the upper area for reloading using guides and an electric lock, thus preventing access to the stock and collection, a rear opening with a cam lock for technical access to the collection drawer, audible and LED lighting devices to alert on stock and collection status, adjustment legs to level the machine, and a front adapted for translucent, opaque, or printed methacrylate.

[0017] The software includes remote electric lock opening control, cash payment, and contactless card payment.

[0018] Among its most significant advantages is that it allows users to access their customer account and sales data at any time. Additional advantages include the fact that the vending machine's exclusive software controls incident resolution, inventory, and sales through reports that keep the user up to date.

[0019] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] For a better understanding of this description, some drawings are attached that represent a preferred embodiment of this invention: Figure 1: Conventional perspective view of the dispenser for medallions and commemorative coins

[0021] Figure 2: Side elevation view

[0022] Figure 3: Front elevation view.

[0023] Figure 4: Perspective view

[0024] Figure 5: Schematic perspective view of the vending machine with the ballot box moved, showing the guides and the constituent elements for access to the stock, refilling and alarm devices.

[0025] The numerical references that appear in said figures correspond to the following constituent elements of the invention:

[0026] 1 transparent urn

[0027] 2 Wallet

[0028] 3 Contactless payment terminals

[0029] 4 Coin Return

[0030] 5 Information viewer

[0031] 6 Product collector

[0032] 7 Gate

[0033] 8 Cam lock

[0034] 9 Access for stock refilling

[0035] 10 Guides for opening the ballot box and accessing refills and / or collections

[0036] 11 Collection drawer

[0037] 12 Electro-lock to prevent access to the cash drawer (monetary)

[0038] 13 Sound devices

[0039] 14 LED lighting devices

[0040] 15 Adjustment legs to level the machine

[0041] DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0042] A preferred embodiment of the present invention, with reference in parentheses to the numerical references, may be based on a medallion and commemorative coin dispensing machine comprising a transparent urn (1) that houses the commemorative coins to be dispensed, a coin purse (2), a contactless payment terminal (3), a coin return receptacle (4), an information display (5), a product collection receptacle (6) and a rear door (7).

[0043] Among the most significant technical innovations of this invention, which differentiate it from those known until now, the vending machine comprises the opening of the rear door (7) for technical access by means of a cam lock (8), the movement of the ballot box by means of guides (10) that allows access (9) for stock refilling, as well as the opening by means of an electro-lock (12) of the collection drawer (11). Devices (13) and LED lighting (14) warn of the status of the stock and the collection and regulation legs (15) level the machine, the front being adapted for translucent, opaque or printed methaclato. The vending machine object of the present invention comprises software that controls the opening of the electrolock, cash payment, payment by contactless card and the control of the acoustic and light signals that alert of the status of the stock and the collection.A remote monitoring web application controls machine status, transactions, inventory, configuration, and accounting.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. - Medallion and commemorative coin dispenser comprising a transparent urn (1), a coin purse (2), a contactless payment terminal (3), a coin return receptacle (4), an information display (5), a product collection receptacle (6) and a rear door (7) for technical access, characterized in that said transparent urn (1) houses the medallions or commemorative coins to be dispensed and the technical controls.

2. - Dispenser for medallions and commemorative coins, according to claim 1, characterized in that said rear door (7) for technical access comprises a cam lock (8).

3. - Dispenser for medallions and commemorative coins, according to claim 1, characterized in that the opening of the transparent urn is carried out by moving it along guides (10) 4. - Dispenser for medallions and commemorative coins, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that when the urn is moved, the access (9) appears for refilling the stock and opening the collection drawer (11) by means of an electro-lock (12).

5. - Dispenser of medallions and commemorative coins, according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that devices (13) and LED lighting (14) warn of the status of the stock and the collection.

6. - Medallion and commemorative coin dispenser, according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that and adjustment legs (15) level the machine.

7. - Dispenser of medallions and commemorative coins, according to claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises software that controls the opening of the electric lock (12), cash payment, payment by contactless card and the control of the acoustic and light signals that alert of the stock status and collection.

8. - Medallion and commemorative coin dispenser, according to claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a remote monitoring Web application controls the status of the machine, the transactions carried out, the stock and the accounting.

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