Coin Storage Transport Layout for High-Capacity Coin Agitation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing coin storage devices face challenges in efficiently agitating coins when a large number are stored, leading to space constraints and inefficient coin handling.
Innovation Solution
A coin storage device with tilted side walls and a transport mechanism comprising first and second transport units, along with a guide unit and protrusions on the transport surface, to facilitate efficient coin agitation and transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a large number of coins are accumulated on the flat belt, then the coin storage amount is increased, but the space for agitating coins becomes difficult to ensure
Solution Approach 1:
The transport mechanism is divided into multiple transport units (first transport unit, second transport unit, third transport unit) that operate at different locations within the storage space. Each unit handles coin transport independently, allowing coins to be moved through multiple stages and positions, which enables effective agitation even when large numbers of coins are stored.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a single-plane transport system to a three-dimensional transport system with multiple levels and directions. The first transport unit moves coins horizontally at the bottom, the second transport unit moves coins upward vertically, and the third transport unit moves coins horizontally at the top. This multi-dimensional approach creates multiple agitation zones throughout the storage space, ensuring coins can be effectively agitated even when densely stored.
2Device complexity
If the side walls are disposed vertically, then the storage space structure is simple, but the coin agitation efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The side walls are designed with asymmetric inclination angles relative to the vertical direction. The first side wall has a first inclination angle while the second side wall has a second inclination angle that differs from the first. This asymmetric design creates non-uniform coin distribution and movement patterns within the storage space, enhancing coin agitation efficiency while maintaining structural simplicity.
3Device complexity
If the transport mechanism uses a single transport unit, then the device complexity is low, but the coin transport capability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The transport mechanism is segmented into multiple independent transport units positioned at different locations and orientations within the storage space. The first transport unit is positioned at the bottom, the second transport unit is positioned vertically, and the third transport unit is positioned at the top. Each unit contributes to overall coin transport capability, enabling the system to handle large volumes of coins effectively while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design.
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AI summary
A coin storage device according to an aspect of the present disclosure comprises: a pair of side walls at least one of which is disposed in a tilted manner such that a distance between the side walls decreases as the side walls extends downward; and a transport mechanism disposed between the pair of side walls and configured to form a storage space configured to store a coin together with the pair of side walls. The transport mechanism comprises a first transport unit and a second transport unit, the first transport unit being disposed at a bottom portion of the storage space and configured to transport the coin toward a transport direction that is approximately horizontal and does not intersect the side wall, the second transport unit being configured to transport the coin substantially upward from the first transport unit.