EP0590381B1 - Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Eichen eines Münzprüfers - Google Patents
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
- G07D5/00—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of coins, e.g. for segregating coins which are unacceptable or alien to a currency
- G07D5/08—Testing the magnetic or electric properties
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
- G07D5/00—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of coins, e.g. for segregating coins which are unacceptable or alien to a currency
- G07D5/02—Testing the dimensions, e.g. thickness, diameter; Testing the deformation
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
- G07D2205/00—Coin testing devices
- G07D2205/001—Reconfiguration of coin testing devices
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- the invention relates to a method for oak a coin validator having at least one measuring probe according to the preamble of claim 1.
- a coin validator's job is to throw in coins To investigate properties which are the ones to be accepted Should have coins.
- the properties include the Example of the material, the dimensions such as thickness and Diameter, the transmission for light, the formation of the Embossed edge and image, the weight, the hardness, etc.
- the Materials are typically tested with inductive coils, whose field interacts with the material of the coin occurs.
- the coins cause a typical damping in the inductive sensors, the extent of Attenuation contains a statement about the material or the Material composition of the tested coin or disc.
- the translucency of a coin or the embossed image are mostly checked with the help of optical sensors.
- a light source illuminates the edge or the embossing surface the coin, and a photoelectric receiver receives that radiated or reflected light to certain geometric Check properties of the coin. It is further known, the weight or the mass of inserted discs to be determined, with the aid of weighing devices or impact measurements.
- the impulse that an impact a coin created on a baffle element is characteristic for the mass and thus the weight of the coin.
- the impulse course on impact a coin on an impact element is therefore also an indicator for the hardness of the coin.
- the well-known coin validators are known to be able to examine a number of different coin values. You point a microprocessor with a programmable Memory for recording data to be compared with the measured values Reference values. To meet tolerances, it is usual, an upper and a lower reference value per To provide coin value, which is a so-called acceptance band form. Before a coin validator reaches the user save the reference values according to the coin set, which the device should be able to check. Although it is conceivable to calculate the reference values mathematically, practice shows that this Procedure is not accurate enough. The mechanical and electrical properties of a coin validator in turn, more or less strong, mostly production-related Fluctuations caused by the probe emitted measurement signals find input. It is therefore the reference values were previously considered necessary to determine and program device-specific.
- test coins Selected real Coins, the characteristics of which are to be tested in the desired Distribution within the acceptance band are in the device to be calibrated is thrown in. With the help of the won Measurement signals are determined and stored of the reference values. As test coins wear out over time, new ones have to be used again and again. This turns out to be cumbersome and difficult. It is also known to use so-called tokens instead of test coins, which have analog physical properties and which are manufactured especially for test purposes. method token production is, however, also proportionate complex.
- EP 0 072 189 describes a method for calibrating Coin validators became known for a set of coins only two tokens are used in a given currency, to get parameter signals from it.
- the two parameter signals characterize the coordinates of a measuring point (Angle and length of a pointer in the pointer diagram for electromagnetic behavior).
- the parameter signals are an indicator of device-specific mechanical and electrical behavior of the coin validator during the passage of coins, regardless of the coin value.
- calibration factors are calculated based on standard reference values be applied. With the help of a suitable The algorithm will match the standard reference values accordingly the calibration factor converted to determine the device-specific Reference values. These are then in the programmable memory of the coin validator loaded.
- DE-A-2 452 710 describes an arrangement for the simulation of boundary coins for setting electronic coin acceptor.
- a coin acceptor is with one Measuring coil connected to an oscillator.
- Located outside of the coin validator a simulation coil with an oscillator.
- There is a connection for synchronization provided between the electrical circuits. Feeding the coils done by an alternating current of the same frequency. The amplitude and phase position of the alternating current flowing through the simulation coil is adjustable.
- the invention has for its object a method for calibrating a minimum a measuring probe having a coin validator to indicate the application dispensed with test coins and can be carried out easily and quickly is.
- the invention is based on the idea that it is used in a coin validator arriving measuring probes with the interacting coin in check.
- the material of a coin influences that, for example electromagnetic field of a pair of coils.
- a coin traverses one or two light barriers, for example. With Aid by crossing two spaced-apart light barriers for example, the diameter of a coin measure up.
- the invention is also based on the idea that the effect of a coin running through the coin validator exerted on the measuring probes, can also be simulated. According to the invention is therefore with the help of a in the measuring probe containing channel section introduced calibration module generates at least one measurement signal.
- the calibration module is included the probe interacts and has that physical Property to which the probe should respond.
- the calibration module is like by the sensor "seen” a coin, but it is not one, it has only one "physical property" which is that of a coin resembles or resembles. It is not necessary to do the same To produce an effect like that of a coin, because it is supposed to general "behavior" of the sensor can be determined, the typical of the sensor and independent of the one triggering the measurement signal "Disturbance” is.
- each Case becomes at least one measurement signal for the coin validator characteristic reference value is calculated, e.g. a calibration factor obtained from the measurement signal is determined, by which a standard reference value is multiplied.
- this corresponds to the physical property simulating simulation signal in its function from time to time of the accepted coin generate measurement signal.
- the calibration module can generate a simulation signal so that the measuring probe in the same way - seen absolutely - reacts like with an acceptable coin.
- the simulation signal also a different size and a modified one Show course.
- the probe generated measurement signals processed in a similar manner as is the case with the state described above the technology is the case that is different from the real coin Discs or coins used.
- the measurement signals then form calibration factors for calculating the Reference values.
- the method according to the invention has the same advantages on how the latest state of the art explained and the further advantage that test disks or coins at all are no longer required. It also has the advantage that it is very quick and easy to do. Another advantage of the invention is that the natural uneven running of test coins or discs, which can also be polygonal, has no influence. This Uneven running requires the test substance to be inserted several times, what with a higher wear and expenditure of time connected is. Furthermore, with the help of the calibration module Simulation signals can be changed in any way, a corresponding adjustment to the behavior of the coin validator or to be able to make its measuring probes and the calibration to another set of coins.
- a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention consists in that the measurement signals correspond Measured values stored in the programmable memory be that one in a programmable memory external computing device corresponding coins acceptable Correlation functions are saved and the Computing device using one of the correlation functions from the measured value the reference value for a desired acceptable Coin calculated and then the reference value stored in the programmable memory of the coin validator becomes. All coin acceptors can use this procedure in production initially with parameter signals be programmed, which are generated by the calibration module. A kind of standardized calibration therefore takes place. In a second step, the spatial and temporal can be separated from the first, can be in the programmable Memory stored values read into a computer the individual reference values for valid and acceptable coins using a database calculated.
- the database also gets from the outside the information which coins the coin validator in which channel should accept whether the acceptance areas (acceptance bands) should be set wide or narrow, etc.
- the conversion algorithms can be determined empirically. In the process described last, therefore all coin validators programmed in the same way and first in the second step, an adjustment is made to the respective one Coin set or to the respective currency.
- a coin validator usually has several measuring probes. It is therefore proposed according to the invention that with several Measuring probes of the coin validator for each measuring probe at least one measurement signal is generated. Another configuration the invention provides that the temporal The sequence of the measurement signals approximately corresponds to the time sequence, with which a coin passes the measuring probes.
- the invention is also based on the object of a device to create with which a coin acceptor without the Use of test coins can be verified.
- a calibration module is in its dimensions so that it is in the measuring probes having channel section is insertable. It has for example a width that is approximately the thickness of the corresponds to the maximum coin to be accepted.
- the invention Calibration module is in a predetermined position in the Channel section set, this position reproducible must be the same for all coin validators Location is reached.
- the calibration module contains at least one Simulation section by a simulation generator is controlled. According to one embodiment of the invention the simulation generator outside the channel section, preferably arranged outside of the coin validator and with connected to the simulation section via control lines. The position of the simulation section is preferably correct in the channel section corresponds to that of the measuring probe. It can but advantageous according to an embodiment of the invention be, if the simulation section is adjustable, for example around a calibration for coins with different large diameter.
- the simulation section has at least one magnetic coil, preferably air coil, to generate an electromagnetic Has field.
- the simulation generator can be designed for such a simulation case that it has different waveforms according to time and amplitude generated, for example sine wave, square wave etc.
- the control signal must be amplitude modulated and the modulation time on the order of one Coin through the electromagnetic field of the solenoid of the coin validator.
- the simulation section have an adjustable aperture.
- the opening and Closing the aperture can therefore pass a coin simulated by a light barrier.
- the Simulation section an adjustable reflection section exhibit. The reflection section simulates this photoelectric receiver the passage of a particular Embossed image of a coin to be checked.
- the simulation section have an adjustable impact element.
- the impact element is against with a predetermined energy Impact element moves according to the process at one real coin to be checked.
- the simulation section have an adjustable mass element, that, for example, weighed by a weighing device can be or with an impact element cooperates for mass determination.
- a holding plate 10 is not shown
- Coin validator shown with a raceway support plate 12 and a track 14
- a coin channel 16 forms, through which inserted coins move
- the coin channel 16 or coin channel section are several measuring probes assigned, one of which is shown at 18 in FIG. 1 is. It consists of two coils L1 and L2, from which one each on the holding plate 10 and the raceway support plate 12 is attached. It is understood that too a one-sided measuring probe can be provided.
- Fig. 1 is also a flat housing 20 of a calibration module 22 arranged in the coin channel 16.
- the external dimensions are such that the housing 20 with a little play, but can be used relatively appropriately.
- Means serve the housing 20 in a predetermined Maintain and secure position in channel 16.
- air coils L3 are arranged. 1 shows two, 3 three. Each air coil L3 is a pair of coils Assigned to L1, L2. They are by means of lines 24 connected to a simulation generator, not shown.
- FIG. 2 shows the equivalent circuit diagram of two coil pairs L1, L2 with an air coil L3 again.
- the simulation generator generates a control signal for the air coils L3, the the passage of a coin through the electromagnetic Field of the coils L1 and L2 simulated. These are around an amplitude-modulated signal, the modulation time in the order of the transit time of the coins through the field of coils L1 and L2.
- Both three coils L3 is also the chronological order of the on the individual air coils placed signals chosen so that it corresponds to the time sequence in which the coin the magnetic Probes happened.
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- zeigt schematisch im Schnitt die Anordnung eines Eichmoduls nach der Erfindung in einem Münzkanalabschnitt.
- Fig. 2
- zeigt das Zusammenwirken von Spulen des Eichmoduls mit denen einer elektromagnetischen Prüfsonde.
- Fig. 3
- zeigt perspektivisch das Eichmodul nach Fig. 1.
Claims (14)
- Verfahren zum Eichen eines mindestens eine Münze akzeptierenden Münzprüfers, der mindestens eine einem Münzkanalabschnitt (16) zugeordnete Meßsonde (18) , die bei einer den Kanalabschnitt entlanglaufenden Münze ein eine physikalische Eigenschaft der Münze repräsentierendes Meßsignal erzeugt, und einen programmierbaren Speicher aufweist, in dem mindestens ein Referenzsignal gespeichert wird zum Vergleich mit einem dem Meßsignal entsprechenden Meßwert, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in den Kanalabschnitt (16) ein Eichmodul (22) eingeführt wird, das darin in einer vorgegebenen Position fixiert wird und das in einem Simulationsabschnitt (L3) mindestens die physikalische Eigenschaft simuliert, wobei der Simulationsabschnitt (L3), gesteuert durch ein Steuersignal eines Signalgenerators ein Signal erzeugt, das mit der Meßsonde (L1, L2) in Wechselwirkung tritt und mindestens ein Referenzwert aus dem erzeugten Meßwert der Meßsonde (L1, L2) gebildet wird.
- Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Simulationsabschnitt (L3) des Eichmoduls (22) so ausgebildet ist, daß das Signal des Simulationsabschnitts (L3) in der Meßsonde (L1, L2) ein Meßsignal erzeugt, das in seiner Funktion von der Zeit dem zeitlichen Verlauf des von einer Münze' erzeugten Meßsignals entspricht.
- Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Simulationsabschnitt (L3) des Eichmoduls (22) die physikalische Eigenschaft einer akzeptierbaren Münze der Größe nach simuliert.
- Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Simulationsabschnitt (L3) des Eichmoduls (22) die physikalische Eigenschaft einer akzeptierbaren Münze unabhängig von ihrer Größe simuliert.
- Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Simulationsabschnitt (L3) des Eichmoduls bei mehreren Meßsonden des Münzprüfers jeweils für jede Meßsonde mindestens ein Signal erzeugt.
- Verfahren nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die zeitliche Abfolge der vom Simulationsabschnitt des Eichmoduls erzeugten Signale annähernd der Zeitfolge entspricht, mit der eine Münze die Meßsonden passiert.
- Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der dem vom Simulationsabschnitt erzeugten Signal entsprechende Meßwert im programmierbaren Speicher des Münzprüfers gespeichert wird, daß in einem programmierbaren Speicher einer externen Rechenvorrichtung Korrelationsfunktionen gespeichert werden, die Meßwerten akzeptierbarer Münzen entsprechen, die Rechenvorrichtung mittels einer der Korrelationsfunktionen aus dem Meßwert den Referenzwert für eine gewünschte akzeptierbare Münze errechnet und daß der Referenzwert anschließend in den programmierbaren Speicher des Münzprüfers eingespeichert wird.
- Vorrichtung zum Eichen eines mindestens eine Münze akzeptierenden Münzprüfers, der mindestens eine einem Münzkanalabschnitt zugeordnete Meßsonde aufweist, die bei einer den Kanalabschnitt entlanglaufenden Münze ein einer physikalischen Eigenschaft der Münze repräsentierendes Meßsignal erzeugt, und einem programmierbaren Speicher, in dem mindestens ein Referenzwert gespeichert ist zwecks Vergleich mit einem dem Meßsignal entsprechenden Meßwert, insbesondere zur Durchführung des Verfahrens nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein in den Kanalabschnitt (16) einführbarer und darin in einer vorgegebenen Position fixierbares Eichmodul (22) vorgesehen ist, das mindestens einen die physikalischen Eigenschaft simulierenden Simulationsabschnitt (L3) aufweist, das mit der Meßsonde (L1, L2) in Wechselwirkung tritt und der Simulationsabschnitt (L3) mit einem Simulationsgenerator verbunden ist, der ein Steuersignal auf den Simulationsabschnitt gibt.
- Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Eichmodul Außenabmessungen aufweist derart, daß es passend im Kanalabschnitt (16) einsitzt.
- Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 8 oder 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Simulationsabschnitt (L3) mindestens eine Magnetspule, vorzugsweise Luftspule, zur Erzeugung eines elektromagnetischen Feldes aufweist.
- Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Simulationsabschnitt eine verstellbare Blende aufweist.
- Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Simulationsabschnitt einen verstellbaren Reflektionsabschnitt aufweist.
- Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Simulationsabschnitt ein verstellbares Prallelement aufweist.
- Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Simulationsabschnitt ein verstellbares Masseelement aufweist.
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