Coin Handling Apparatus with Simultaneous Drawer and Cassette Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
In existing cash management systems, the drawer or cash transport cassette cannot be attached to the second cash handling apparatus simultaneously, leading to increased time for preparing change as multiple steps are required to switch between the drawer and the cash transport cassette.
Innovation Solution
A coin handling apparatus that allows simultaneous attachment and operation of a drawer and a coin transport cassette with the second cash handling apparatus, enabling efficient storage and transport of coins without the need to detach and reattach components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the drawer or cash transport cassette is attached to the second cash handling apparatus, then coin storage is enabled, but the other component cannot be attached simultaneously requiring detachment and reattachment
Solution Approach 1:
The second cash handling apparatus is divided into two separate attachment locations: a drawer attachment location and a cash transport cassette attachment location. This segmentation allows both components to be independently attached and detached without interfering with each other, resolving the mutual exclusion problem while enabling simultaneous availability of both storage options.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a spatial dimension solution by providing separate attachment locations for the drawer and cash transport cassette. Instead of competing for the same attachment interface, each component has its dedicated location, allowing parallel attachment and eliminating the need to switch between components, thus reducing time loss.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple attachment locations are provided, then simultaneous attachment of drawer and cash transport cassette is enabled, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Both the drawer and cash transport cassette share the same fundamental attachment mechanism and interface design. This universal attachment approach allows the system to accommodate multiple components with similar attachment requirements without designing entirely separate coupling systems, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while achieving simultaneous attachment capability.
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AI summary
Provided is a coin handling apparatus including: a drawer attachment unit to which a drawer is attached; a first cassette attachment unit to which a coin transport cassette including an opening to be opened when the coin transport cassette is attached to a specific apparatus and giving or receiving a coin to or from the specific apparatus via the opening is attached; a storage unit storing the coin and feeding out the stored coin; and a first transport unit transporting the coin fed out of the storage unit to the drawer attached to the drawer attachment unit or the coin transport cassette attached to the first cassette attachment unit. The first cassette attachment unit is provided at a position different from a position of the drawer attachment unit and configured to allow the coin transport cassette to be attached to the first cassette attachment unit when the drawer is attached to the drawer attachment unit.