Coin counter/sorter and coupon/voucher dispensing machine and method

    公开(公告)号:US07028827B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-18

    申请号:US08689826

    申请日:1996-08-12

    IPC分类号: G06F19/00

    CPC分类号: G07F17/42 G07F1/04 G07F9/08

    摘要: A coin sorting and counting machine and a method for operating it to automatically dispense cash vouchers based on the value of the counted coins, manufacturers' coupons and store coupons. Coins are placed in a hopper tray. When the hinged tray is lifted, the coins travel through a waste management system and into the coin sorting and counting apparatus. The value of the coins and the number of coins within each denomination are displayed as the coins are counted. After sorting, the coins fall into a temporary holding area. At this point the transaction can either be canceled or accepted. If the transaction is canceled, the coins are returned. If the transaction is accepted, the coins fall into a storage area and the user is issued a cash voucher and a series of store coupons. Manufacturers' coupons are dispensed regardless of whether or not the transaction is accepted.

    Coin counter/sorter and coupon/voucher dispensing machine and method
    3.
    发明授权
    Coin counter/sorter and coupon/voucher dispensing machine and method 失效
    硬币柜台/分拣机和优惠券/凭单分配机及方法

    公开(公告)号:US5620079A

    公开(公告)日:1997-04-15

    申请号:US237486

    申请日:1994-05-03

    申请人: Jens H. Molbak

    发明人: Jens H. Molbak

    摘要: A coin sorting and counting machine and a method for operating it to automatically dispense cash vouchers based on the value of the counted coins, manufacturers' coupons and store coupons. Coins are placed in a hopper tray angled downward from the horizontal. When the hinged tray is lifted, the coins travel over a peak structure, through a waste management system and into the coin sorting and counting apparatus. The value of the coins and the number of coins within each denomination are displayed as the coins are counted. The coins fall into a storage area and the user is issued a cash voucher and a series of manufacturer coupons.

    摘要翻译: 硬币分拣计数机及其操作方法,用于根据计数的硬币,制造商的优惠券和商店优惠券的价值自动分配现金券。 硬币放置在从水平面向下倾斜的料斗托盘中。 当铰链托盘被提起时,硬币通过废物管理系统移动到峰值结构上并进入硬币分类和计数装置。 当计数硬币时,显示硬币的价值和每个面值内的硬币数量。 硬币落入存储区域,用户发行现金券和一系列制造商优惠券。

    Coin counter/sorter and coupon/voucher dispensing machine and method
    4.
    发明授权
    Coin counter/sorter and coupon/voucher dispensing machine and method 有权
    硬币柜台/分拣机和优惠券/凭单分配机及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06484863B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-26

    申请号:US09549661

    申请日:2000-04-12

    申请人: Jens H. Molbak

    发明人: Jens H. Molbak

    IPC分类号: G06F700

    摘要: A coin sorting and counting machine and a method for operating it to automatically dispense cash vouchers based on the value of the counted coins, manufacturers' coupons and store coupons. Coins are placed in a hopper tray angled downward from the horizontal. When the hinged tray is lifted, the coins travel over a peak structure, through a waste management system and into the coin sorting and counting apparatus. The value of the coins and the number of coins within each denomination are displayed as the coins are counted. The coins fall into a storage area and the user is issued a cash voucher and a series of manufacturer coupons.

    摘要翻译: 硬币分拣计数机及其操作方法,用于根据计数的硬币,制造商的优惠券和商店优惠券的价值自动分配现金券。 硬币放置在从水平面向下倾斜的料斗托盘中。 当铰链托盘被提起时,硬币通过废物管理系统移动到峰值结构上并进入硬币分类和计数装置。 当计数硬币时,显示硬币的价值和每个面值内的硬币数量。 硬币落入存储区域,用户发行现金券和一系列制造商优惠券。

    Cleaning apparatus and method for a coin counter and voucher dispenser
    5.
    发明授权
    Cleaning apparatus and method for a coin counter and voucher dispenser 失效
    用于硬币计数器和凭证分配器的清洁装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US5799767A

    公开(公告)日:1998-09-01

    申请号:US834952

    申请日:1997-04-07

    申请人: Jens H. Molbak

    发明人: Jens H. Molbak

    摘要: A coin sorting and counting machine and a method for operating it to automatically dispense cash vouchers based on the value of the counted coins, manufacturers' coupons and store coupons. Coins are placed in a hopper tray angled downward from the horizontal. When the hinged tray is lifted, the coins travel over a peak structure, through a waste management system and into the coin sorting and counting apparatus. The value of the coins and the number of coins within each denomination are displayed as the coins are counted. The coins fall into a storage area and the user is issued a cash voucher and a series of manufacturer coupons.

    摘要翻译: 硬币分拣计数机及其操作方法,用于根据计数的硬币,制造商的优惠券和商店优惠券的价值自动分配现金券。 硬币放置在从水平面向下倾斜的料斗托盘中。 当铰链托盘被提起时,硬币通过废物管理系统移动到峰值结构上并进入硬币分类和计数装置。 当计数硬币时,显示硬币的价值和每个面值内的硬币数量。 硬币落入存储区域,用户发行现金券和一系列制造商优惠券。

    Coin counter dejamming method and apparatus

    公开(公告)号:US5746299A

    公开(公告)日:1998-05-05

    申请号:US431070

    申请日:1995-04-27

    摘要: An automatic response to a detected jam or other slowing or stoppage in a coin handler, such as a coin counter and/or sorter, is provided. Such automatic dejamming is particularly useful for unattended operation of coin handlers. Preferably the response is substantially flexible, such as by providing different responses depending on the type of jam and/or the history of jamming. In one embodiment, potential responses include initiating a wait period, providing mechanical energy (such as causing vibration by controllably activating transducers, preferably addressable transducers which perform a second function in the apparatus), and/or impact. When the coin handler uses a rail mechanism, reliable, reduced-jam operation is enhanced by a ribbed rail structure that reduces or minimized the amount of surface area in contact with the coin face, consistent with providing the support desired for assuring accurate counting. Preferably the ribs are relatively deep, and have a rounded profile.

    Coin counter and voucher dispensing machine and method
    7.
    发明授权
    Coin counter and voucher dispensing machine and method 失效
    硬币计数器和凭单分配机及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07874478B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-25

    申请号:US12412142

    申请日:2009-03-26

    申请人: Jens H. Molbak

    发明人: Jens H. Molbak

    IPC分类号: G06K5/00 G06F17/00

    摘要: A coin sorting and counting machine and a method for operating it to automatically dispense cash vouchers based on the value of the counted coins, manufacturers' coupons and store coupons. Coins are placed in a hopper tray angled downward from the horizontal. When the hinged tray is lifted, the coins travel over a peak structure, through a waste management system and into the coin sorting and counting apparatus. The value of the coins and the number of coins within each denomination are displayed as the coins are counted. The coins fall into a storage area and the user is issued a cash voucher and a series of manufacturer coupons.

    摘要翻译: 硬币分拣计数机及其操作方法,用于根据计数的硬币,制造商的优惠券和商店优惠券的价值自动分配现金券。 硬币放置在从水平面向下倾斜的料斗托盘中。 当铰链托盘被提起时,硬币通过废物管理系统移动到峰值结构上并进入硬币分类和计数装置。 当计数硬币时,显示硬币的价值和每个面值内的硬币数量。 硬币落入存储区域,用户发行现金券和一系列制造商优惠券。

    Coin counter and voucher dispensing machine and method
    8.
    发明授权
    Coin counter and voucher dispensing machine and method 失效
    硬币计数器和凭单分配机及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07303119B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-04

    申请号:US11526196

    申请日:2006-09-21

    申请人: Jens H. Molbak

    发明人: Jens H. Molbak

    IPC分类号: G06Q40/00 G07D11/00 G07F19/00

    摘要: Methods and systems for exchanging coins are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of exchanging coins includes positioning a coin counting kiosk in a publicly-accessible area of a supermarket, and receiving a plurality of coins of multiple denominations at the coin counting kiosk. The method of this embodiment further includes counting the plurality of coins to determine a total value of the coins, and dispensing a voucher from the coin counting kiosk. The voucher can be redeemed at a point of sale in the supermarket for an amount related to the total value of the coins. The method of this embodiment additionally includes communicating status information from the coin counting kiosk to a central computer located outside of the supermarket.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了用于交换硬币的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中,一种交换硬币的方法包括将硬币计数亭定位在超市的可公开访问的区域中,并且在硬币计数亭处接收多个面额的多个硬币。 本实施例的方法还包括计数多个硬币以确定硬币的总价值,并从硬币计数亭分配凭证。 优惠券可以在超市的销售点兑换与硬币总价值相关的金额。 该实施例的方法另外包括从硬币计数亭到位于超市外部的中央计算机的通信状态信息。

    Coin counter dejamming method and apparatus

    公开(公告)号:US5957262A

    公开(公告)日:1999-09-28

    申请号:US19265

    申请日:1998-02-05

    摘要: An automatic response to a detected jam or other slowing or stoppage in a coin handler, such as a coin counter and/or sorter, is provided. Such automatic dejamming is particularly useful for unattended operation of coin handlers. Preferably the response is substantially flexible, such as by providing different responses depending on the type of jam and/or the history of jamming. In one embodiment, potential responses include initiating a wait period, providing mechanical energy (such as causing vibration by controllably activating transducers, preferably addressable transducers which perform a second function in the apparatus), and/or impact. When the coin handler uses a rail mechanism, reliable, reduced-jam operation is enhanced by a ribbed rail structure that reduces or minimized the amount of surface area in contact with the coin face, consistent with providing the support desired for assuring accurate counting. Preferably the ribs are relatively deep, and have a rounded profile.