Abstract

The present invention relates generally to a compact currency recycling and accounting device and system for use wherein the device can fit under a counter and is capable of receiving, sorting and dispensing both bills and mixed denomination coins. The present invention offers the currency recycling functionality of larger safes in a more compact safe capable of fitting under the counter of a convenience store. The compact currency recycler of the present invention includes a coin recycling unit, a banknote recycling unit, a touchscreen display, a power supply, a CPU and an integrated printer. To overcome the challenges of limited access to only the front of the device in these under counter applications, the device relies upon a sliding, coin-receiving tray and sliding touchscreen display. Additionally, the banknote recycler and the coin recycler are able to slide into and out from the front of the device for ease of access.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 11/00 - Devices accepting coins; Devices accepting, dispensing, sorting or counting valuable papers
• G07D 11/50 - Sorting or counting valuable papers
• G07D 3/00 - Sorting a mixed bulk of coins into denominations

Abstract

A coin recycling device for receiving a batch of mixed denomination coins, for sorting the mixed denomination coins into a plurality of sorted denomination coins and for dispensing the sorted denomination coins in coin denomination order includes a coin sorter for receiving and sorting the batch of mixed denomination coins. A first manifold includes a plurality of coin paths for receiving the sorted denomination coins from the coin sorter. A plurality of coin hoppers store the sorted denomination coins which are received from the first manifold. Each of the coin hoppers store one sorted denomination coin and is operable to dispense coins stored therein. A second manifold receives coins from the coin hoppers and directs the coins in coin denomination order for subsequent dispensing into a coin receiver having a plurality of coin storage locations. The coin storage locations receive coins via the second manifold, such that the coins from the hopper are dispensed to the coin storage locations in coin denomination order.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 13/00 - Handling of coins or of valuable papers, characterised by a combination of mechanisms not covered by a single one of groups
• G07D 1/00 - Coin dispensers
• G07D 3/02 - Sorting coins by means of graded apertures
• G07D 9/02 - Change trays