EP3293711A1 - Coin sorting machine for providing easier access to a coin transport path - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a coin sorting machine (1) for sorting coins, a housing cover (7) which can be opened with a housing (4) and a coin conveying device (9) which is covered by the housing cover (7) at least in a closed position (S), the coin conveying device (9 ) has at least one coin transport path (19) and at least one coin conveyor (21) movable relative to the coin transport path (19) for conveying coins along the coin transport path (19). In order to facilitate access to the at least one Münztransportpfad (19) from the outside (A), the invention provides that the housing cover (7) with the at least one coin conveyor (21) coupled and in an open position (O) of the housing cover (7) the at least one coin transport path (19) is open and accessible from the outside (A) of the housing (4).

Description

The invention relates to a Münzsortiermaschine for sorting coins, with a housing, an openable housing cover and covered at least in a closed position from the housing cover coin conveyor, wherein the Münzfördereinrichtung at least one Münztransportpfad and at least one relative to the Münztransportpfad movable coin conveyor for conveying coins along the Münztransportpfads having.

Coin sorters of the aforementioned type are known in the art. In general, the Münzsortiermaschinen housing, which consist of a fixed part and a housing cover. In the closed state, ie in the closed position of the housing cover, at least the coin conveyor, ie the coin transport path and the coin conveyor are covered by the housing cover. This is important in order to minimize the noise during coin transport and to prevent injury to an operator. In the event of a system failure, for example caused by a canted coin on the coin transport path or by a foreign object, it may be necessary to gain access to the coin transport path. To do this, the housing cover must first be removed or opened. Subsequently, the at least one coin conveyor must be removed from the at least one coin transport path so far that access to the coin transport path is possible. It must therefore be performed several handles until an operator receives access to the at least one Münztransportpfad.

It is the object of the invention to provide a Münzsortiermaschine of the aforementioned type, which allows quick access to the at least one Münztransportpfad.

The object of the invention is achieved for the aforementioned Münzsortiermaschine characterized in that the housing cover coupled to the at least one coin conveyor and in an open position of the housing cover, the at least one Münztransportpfad with open and accessible from outside the housing.

According to the invention, therefore, the at least one coin transport path is made accessible from outside by moving the housing cover into the open position. The solution according to the invention thus makes it possible to obtain quick access to the at least one coin transport path. In particular, the at least one coin transport path can be made automatically accessible when the housing cover is brought into the open position or held in the open position.

The solution according to the invention can be further improved by various configurations which can be combined with one another as desired. These refinements and the advantages associated with them are discussed below.

According to a first advantageous embodiment, the housing cover and the at least one coin conveyor can be coupled to one another via a preferably elastic tension element. In this way, the coupling can be realized particularly easily. A pull on the housing cover to move it from the closed position to the open position, can be passed through the tension member on the at least one coin conveyor, so that the coin conveyor is lifted from the at least one Münztransportpfad. If the tension element is additionally elastic, the coin conveyor can be lifted off the coin transport path in a particularly gentle manner.

At least one delay element can be arranged between the housing cover and the at least one coin conveyor. The delay element can serve to lift the at least one coin conveyor only when the housing cover has traveled a predetermined portion of the distance in the movement in the open position. As a result, it can be prevented that, with only a slight movement of the housing cover, a movement of the at least one coin conveyor is already triggered. The at least one delay element can be formed for example by an elastic tension element. Alternatively, the delay element may be formed by mechanical elements configured to delay a train.

In order to obtain a simple and compact construction of the Münzsortiermaschine, the housing cover and the at least one coin conveyor may be rotatably mounted at a common pivot point on a stationary part of the housing of Münzsortiermaschine. Alternatively, the housing cover and the at least one coin conveyor own, separate pivot points on the housing of Münzsortiermaschine own.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the coin sorting machine can have at least one positioning device for positioning the at least one coin conveyor relative to the at least one coin transport path. The positioning device may help to optimally position the at least one coin conveyor for conveying to the coin along the coin transport path. The at least one positioning device can in particular serve to move the at least one coin conveyor back into an operating position, when the housing cover is arranged in the closed position, for example, after the housing cover was opened.

The at least one positioning device is preferably designed to generate a contact pressure of the coin conveyor in the direction of the at least one coin transport path. This can increase the reliability of the coin transport. This is especially true in the case where the coin conveyor has a brush whose bristles can move coins along the coin transport path.

In order to securely hold a once assumed position of the coin conveyor, the at least one positioning device may comprise at least one locking member for positive retention of the coin conveyor in the at least one position.

The at least one positioning device may be configured to assume an operative position in which the coin conveyor is oriented for transporting coins on the coin transport path and a release position in which the coin conveyor is released for movement away from the coin transport path. Moreover, it is advantageous if the at least one positioning device is designed to occupy a rest position in which the coin conveyor is at least partially spaced further than in the operating position of the Münztransportpfad. In the operating position, the positioning device adjusts the coin conveyor so for the promotion of coins on the transport path. In the release position, the positioning device can release the coin conveyor, so that it can be moved away from the Münztransportpfad when opening the housing cover. In the rest position, the positioning device can position the coin conveyor so that a reduced contact pressure is generated in the direction of the Münztransportpfad. For example, if the coin feeder has a brush, the bristles of the brush may be moved away from the coin transport path or may be loosely disposed thereon to relieve the brush and thereby increase the life. The rest position can also be taken when the housing cover is arranged in the closed position. The rest position can be taken automatically, for example, when not using the device for a long time.

In order to make the at least one positioning device simple, it can be designed as a cam control. By the curve control at least the operating position and the release position can be taken from the coin conveyor. It is advantageous if the rest position can be adjusted by the curve control.

In order to obtain a simply constructed cam control, the at least one positioning device on the coin conveyor may comprise a worm with a track and a pin engageable with the track at a stationary part of the coin sorter relative to the coin transport path. The pin may for example be rigidly connected to the stationary part of the housing or to the Münztransportpfad. The screw can rotate the pin so that the above mentioned positions can be taken. In the operating position, the positioning device can exert a previously defined contact pressure of the coin conveyor in the direction of the coin transport path. The amount of pressure can be adjusted by the relative position of the screw to the coin conveyor and the pin to the coin transport path. At the same time, a thickness of a leg of the screw in the region of one end of the track can be selected for adjusting the contact pressure.

In order to obtain feedback about the position in which the positioning device and / or the coin conveyor are arranged, the at least one positioning device can have at least one position sensor for detecting at least one position of the positioning device.

The Münzsortiermaschine may comprise at least one elastically deformable buffer element which is adapted to space the screw at least in the release position of the pin. As a result, the coin conveyor can already be lifted a bit from the coin transport path, as soon as the release position is taken. The buffer element also prevents the impact of the screw on the pin when the housing cover is closed and thereby the coin conveyor is lowered onto the Münztransportpfad. This can on the one hand the positioning itself, but also protect other parts of the Münzsortiermaschine from damage, especially when closing the housing cover.

In order to further increase the safety during operation of the Münzsortiermaschine, this can have at least one locking system, preferably with electronic control, by which at least the housing cover in the closed position can be locked.

In particular, the at least one locking system can be designed to control the at least one positioning device. For example, the at least one locking system can be connected to the positioning device via a control line. If the at least one locking system is designed to control the at least one positioning device, it is possible, for example, to unlock the housing cover simultaneously instructing the positioning device to assume the release position to move the coin conveyor away from the coin transport path upon opening the housing cover. Conversely, locking the housing cover in the closed position by the locking system may cause the positioning device to assume the operating position. Likewise, a control of the locking system can be used to move the positioning device in the rest position.

Preferably, the locking system is electronically controllable, wherein the electronic control also the positioning device is controlled. If, for example, the housing cover is to be opened, the locking of the housing cover can be released and, at the same time, the positioning device can assume the release position. Preferably, the housing cover is unlocked only when the positioning device has taken the release position.

An embodiment of a locking system may include two pairs of complementary locking elements. To close the housing, the locking elements can be brought into engagement with the locking elements. To release the housing cover for opening, the locking elements can be detached from each other. The locking elements may be formed according to the principle of an electric door opener, so that at least one of the locking elements is electrically movable to hold or release the respective complementary element.

In order to avoid damage to the Münzsortiermaschine, in particular on the positioning device, the electronic control can ensure that the unlocking of the housing cover is only possible when the positioning device is in the release position.

The electronic control can also cause the positioning device when closing the housing cover, again assume the operating position and exert a defined contact pressure of the coin conveyor, or the brush on the Münztransportpfad. Likewise, especially when not using the Münzsortiermaschine the electronic control cause the positioning to go to the rest position.

In order to facilitate the opening or holding open the housing cover in the open position, this can be connected to at least one holding element which is adapted to hold the housing cover in the open position.

The holding element may be formed, for example, as arranged between the housing cover and the rest of the housing gas spring.

The invention is explained in more detail below by way of example with reference to an embodiment with reference to the drawings. The feature combination exemplified in the embodiment can be supplemented by further features in accordance with the above statements in accordance with the properties of the Münzsortiermaschine invention required for a particular application. Also, also in accordance with the above statements, individual features may be omitted in the described embodiment, if the effect of this feature in a specific application does not matter.

In the drawings, the same reference numerals are always used for elements of the same function and / or same structure.

Fig. 1a:

eine erfindungsgemäße Münzsortiermaschine in einer Seitenansicht in der Schließstellung;

Fig 1b:

eine erfindungsgemäße Münzsortiermaschine in einer Ansicht von vorne in der Offenstellung;

Fig. 2:

eine Positioniervorrichtung der erfindungsgemäßen Münzsortiermaschine aus Fig. 1a und Fig. 1b in einer Betriebsstellung;

Fig. 3:

die Positioniervorrichtung aus Fig. 2 in einer Freigabestellung;

Fig. 4:

die Positioniervorrichtung aus den Fig. 2 und 3 in einer Ruhestellung;

Fig. 5:

einen Teil des Gehäusedeckels der Münzsortiermaschine aus Fig. 1a, 1b und 2 mit einem Pufferelement.

Show it:

Fig. 1a:

a Münzsortiermaschine invention in a side view in the closed position;

Fig. 1b:

a Münzsortiermaschine invention in a view from the front in the open position;

Fig. 2:

a positioning of the Münzsortiermaschine invention Fig. 1a and Fig. 1b in an operating position;

3:

the positioning from Fig. 2 in a release position;

4:

the positioning of the FIGS. 2 and 3 in a rest position;

Fig. 5:

a part of the housing cover of the Münzsortiermaschine Fig. 1a . 1b and 2 with a buffer element.

First, the construction of a Münzsortiermaschine 1 according to the invention on the basis of Fig. 1a and 1b described. In Fig. 1a is the housing cover 7 in the closed position S and in Fig. 1b shown in the open position O.

The coin sorting machine 1 usually has a fixed body 3, for example a table or a housing. Fixed means here in terms of moving parts the coin sorting machine 1. The in Fig. 1a and 1b illustrated embodiment has as a body 3 a fixed part 5 of a housing 4.

The housing 4 has an openable housing cover 7, which is designed to be movable relative to the stationary part 5 of the housing 4. In the closed position S essential parts of Münzsortiervorrichtung 1 are covered by the housing cover 7. This is in particular the coin conveyor 9. This is located in the housing 5 of Münzsortiervorrichtung 1 and is used to promote coins (not shown). Preferably, a Münzsortiervorrichtung (not shown), which may also be formed as part of the coin conveyor 9, covered in the closed position S from the housing cover 7.

The housing cover 7 is rotatably mounted at pivot points 11. The pivot points 11 connect the openable housing cover 7 with the fixed part 5 of the housing 4. At the pivot points 11 of the housing cover 7 is connected to the fixed part 5 of the housing 4 via hinges 13. The hinges 13 are preferably attached to the exterior of the housing cover 7 and the fixed part 4.

At its side opposite the pivot point 11, the housing cover 7 has a handle 15. The handle 15 can serve to raise the housing cover 7 in the open position O. The housing cover 7 may also have an automatic or motorized housing cover opening device (not shown). Then, the housing cover 7 can be opened automatically after actuation of a switching element.

A holding element 17, which is preferably designed as a gas spring, connects the housing cover 7 with the fixed part 4 and can be used to facilitate opening or for holding the housing cover 7 in the open position O.

The coin conveyor 9 has the coin transport path 19. In the embodiment illustrated by way of example, the coin transport path 19 is formed as a disk. Above the Münztransportpfads 19 a coin conveyor 21 is arranged.

The coin conveyor 21 preferably has a brush 22, the bristles 23 of which can be moved on the coin transport path 19. For this purpose, the coin conveyor 21 is provided with a drive 25, which is preferably formed by an electric motor. The coin conveyor 21 has a pivotable arm 27. The arm 27 can be moved upwards, so that the coin transport path 19 is accessible from the outside A. It should also be noted that the inventive Münzsortiermaschine 1 also on several Münztransportpfade 19 and / or coin conveyor 21 may have. The brush 22 and the drive 25 are attached to the arm 27.

The arm 27 is mounted at pivot points 29. The pivot points 29 are arranged separately from the pivot points 11 of the housing cover 7 in a preferred embodiment. Alternatively, the fulcrums 11 and 29 may also coincide.

The coin conveyor 21 is coupled to its arm 27 via a tension element 31 with the housing cover 7. The tension member 31 is adapted to pass a train on the housing cover 7 when opening the housing cover 7 to the arm 27 and thus to the coin conveyor 21 so that when lifting the housing cover 7 and the coin conveyor 21 is raised and thus spaced from the Münztransportpfad 19. Then the Münztransportpfad 19 is accessible from the outside A.

The tension element 31 may be elastic and / or designed such that the movement of the housing cover 7 is transmitted to the arm 27 with a delay. The tension element 31 may for this purpose have a delay element 32 or be itself formed as such. Damage to the coin conveyor 21 or to the coin conveyor 9 can thus be avoided. The tension member 31 may be formed, for example, as a driver with elastic buffer, in particular with a rubber buffer. Alternatively, the tension member may also be formed as a gas spring or by other suitable means.

The coin sorting machine 1 has a positioning device 33 for positioning the coin conveyor 21 relative to the coin transport path 19. The positioning device 33 may preferably occupy three positions. An operating position B in which the coin conveyor 21 for conveying coins is aligned on the coin transport path 19. The operating position B is in Fig. 1a shown. In addition, the positioning device 33 can assume a release position F in which the coin conveyor 21 is released by the positioning device 33 to be moved away from the coin transport path 19.

The positioning device 33 can preferably also occupy a rest position R, in which the coin conveyor 21 is further spaced from the Münztransportpfad 19 than in the operating position B. The rest position R can also be taken when the housing cover 7 is arranged in the closed position S.

Preferably, the positioning device 33 is designed to exert a contact pressure of the coin conveyor 21 in the direction of the coin transport path 19.

In the following, the positioning device 33 is based on the Fig. 2 to 4 described in more detail.

Fig. 2 shows the positioning device 33 according to the invention in the operating position B. The positioning device 33 is formed as a cam control 35. For this purpose, it has a screw 37. The worm 37 has the track 39. The track 39 is designed to be engageable with a pin 41. The pin 41 is in the Fig. 2 to 4 only shown by dashed lines. The pin 41 is preferably connected to the fixed part 5 of the housing 4. In particular, the pin 41 may be connected to the Münztransportpfad 19.

The worm 37 is rotatable about an axis 45 along a direction of rotation 43. For example, the worm 37 may be connected to a drive means of the positioning device 33. The track 39 has an input region 47 and a closed end 49 opposite the input region 47 in the direction of rotation 43. In the input region 47, the pin 41 can penetrate into the track 39. A movement of the pin relative to the worm 37 is possible up to the closed end 49, or the worm 37 can be rotated until the pin 41 prevents further rotation because the end 49 abuts against the pin 41. In the in Fig. 2 This is the case with clockwise rotation.

In the operating position B, the pin 41 is arranged in the region of the end 49. This results in a positive connection between the pin 41 and the screw 37 at least in the height direction 51. By the positive connection, a movement of the coin conveyor 21, which is connected to the screw 37, upwards, ie in the direction 51, can be prevented. The leg 55 of the screw 37 forms a locking member 42 of the positioning device 33rd

In the operating position B, the positioning device 33 can exert a previously defined contact pressure of the coin conveyor 21 in the direction of the coin transport path 19. The magnitude of the pressure can be adjusted by the relative position of the worm 37 to the coin conveyor 21 and the pin 41 to the coin transport path 19. At the same time, the thickness 53 of the leg 55 of the worm 37 can be selected in the region of the end 49 for adjusting the contact pressure.

The worm 37 is connected to a disk 57. Through the disc 57, the track 39 may be closed in the axial direction with respect to the axis 45. In the disk 57 windows are arranged. A first window 59 is arranged in the region of the end 49. In the operating position B, the first window 59 releases a first sensor 61. The positioning device 33 may be configured such that the positioning device 33 or a control unit (not shown) the Münzsortiermaschine 1 detects the operating position B, when only the first sensor 61 is released from the first window 59.

The positioning device 33 according to the invention is in Fig. 3 shown in the release position F. For the sake of brevity it is only on the differences with the on the Fig. 2 described operating position B and the relevant for the release position F features of the positioning device 33 received.

In the release position F of the pin 41 is released from the track 39, so that the screw 37 can be moved in the height direction 51 of the pin 41 away. This makes it possible to lift the arm 27 to make the coin transport path 19 accessible from the outside. Was the positioning device 33 previously in the operating position B, the release position F was achieved in that the screw 37 and the disk 57 connected thereto were rotated counterclockwise so far that the pin 41 is released.

Preferably, the Münzsortiermaschine 1 a buffer member 83 (not shown here), through which in the release position F the pin 41 in the direction of the axis 45 nearest surface 63 of the screw 37 in the release position F is spaced from the pin 41. As a result, the coin conveyor 21 is already moved a distance away from the coin transport path 19 before the housing cover 7 is lifted off. At the same time, the buffer element 83 protects the Münzsortiermaschine 1 from damage, since the mutually moving parts when closing the housing cover 7 initially remain spaced by the buffer member 83 until they are moved toward each other by the positioning device 33 when it is moved to the operating position B. A buffer member 83 is with reference to Fig. 5 described.

The disk 57 has a double window 65, through which both the first sensor 61 and a second sensor 67 are uncovered in the release position F. The positioning device 33 or a control device of the Münzsortiermaschine 1 may be formed so that the release position F is detected when both sensors 61 and 67 are not covered by the disc 57.

The two sensors 61 and 67 are preferably induction sensors. The disk 57 is preferably made of a ferromagnetic material, so that the sensors 61 and 67 provide different values, depending on whether they are covered by the disk 57 or not covered.

Fig. 4 shows the positioning device 33 in the rest position R. Again, only the differences to the previously described positions and features is discussed again.

In the rest position R, the pin 41 is disposed outside of the disk 57 and the screw 37. This was achieved by rotating the worm 37 out of the release position F in a counterclockwise direction until the pin 41 reaches the outside 71 of the worm 37 via a guide surface 69. The guide surface 69 merges seamlessly into the surface 63, which in turn merges seamlessly into an inner side of the track 39.

Due to the shape of the screw 37, the distance 73 between the pin 41 and the axis 45 is greater than in the operating position B and as in the release position F. As a result, the coin conveyor 21 in the rest position R is slightly lifted from the coin transport path 19. In this way, elements of the coin conveyor 21, such as bristles 23 of a brush, be relieved.

In the disc 57 and in the screw 37, a second window 75 is arranged. In the rest position R, only the second sensor 67 is released from the second window 75. The first sensor 61 is covered by the disk 57 and by the worm 37. The positioning device 33 can thereby recognize the rest position R.

Preferably, the coin sorting machine 1 is equipped with a locking system (not shown). The locking system can lock at least the housing cover 7 in the closed position S on the fixed part 5 of the housing 4. Preferably, the locking system is electronically controllable, wherein by the electronic control (not shown) and the positioning device 33 is controlled. If, for example, the housing cover 7 are to be opened, the locking of the housing cover can be released and, at the same time, the positioning device 33 can assume the release position F. Preferably, the housing cover 7 is unlocked only when the positioning device 33 has assumed the release position F.

An embodiment of a locking system 77 is shown in FIG Fig. 1b shown. The locking system 77 has two pairs of mutually complementary locking elements 79 and 81. For closing the housing 4, the locking elements 79 can be brought into engagement with the locking elements 81. In order to release the housing cover 7 for opening, the locking elements 79 and 81 can be released from each other. The locking elements 79 and 81 can be formed on the principle of an electric door opener be so that at least one of the locking elements is electrically movable to hold or release the respective complementary element.

To avoid damage to the coin sorting machine 1, in particular to the positioning device 33, the electronic control can ensure that the unlocking of the housing cover 7 is only possible when the positioning device 33 is in the release position F.

The electronic control can cause the positioning device 33 when closing the housing cover 7 again to take the operating position B and exert a defined contact pressure of the coin conveyor 21, and the brush 22 on the Münztransportpfad 19. Likewise, especially when not using the Münzsortiermaschine 1, the electronic control cause the positioning device 33 to go to the rest position R.

Fig. 5 shows a section of the raised coin conveyor 21. In the region of the movable part of the positioning device 33 and the screw 37, an elastically deformable buffer element 83 is arranged.

The buffer element 83 protrudes in the direction of the coin transport path 19 (not shown here) further than the disk 57 of the positioning device 33. When lowering the coin conveyor 21, for example when closing the housing cover 7, the buffer element 83 strikes a fixed part of the housing 4th before the disk 57 or the worm 37 comes into contact with the pin 41 of the positioning device 33. As a result, a striking of the elements of the positioning device 33 can be avoided each other. Likewise, a striking of the coin conveyor 21 is prevented on the Münztransportpfad 19. The buffer member 83 can thus effectively prevent damage to the coin sorting apparatus 1.

The illustrated buffer element 83 is merely one example of a preferred embodiment. The buffer element 83 can also be arranged on the stationary part of the housing 4 and intercept the coin conveyor 21 or the arm 27 before the worm 37 reaches the pin 41 when the housing cover 7 is lowered.

Preferably, the buffer member 83 is formed of an elastic material such as rubber. The buffer member 83 may have a base 85 from which it tapers to a peak 87. In the area of the base, the buffer element 83 may be connected to the coin conveyor 21. For this purpose, the coin conveyor 21 may be provided with a holder 89. The Tip 87 of the buffering element 83 points from the coin conveyor 21 in the direction of the coin transporting path 19. In order to effectively protect the positioning device 33 in particular from damage, the buffering element 83 is preferably arranged in the vicinity of the same.

reference numeral

1

coin sorting machine

3

body

4

casing

5

fixed part

7

housing cover

9

coin conveyer

11

Fulcrum of the housing cover

13

hinge

15

Handle

17

retaining element

19

Münztransportpfad

21

coin conveyor

22

brush

23

bristle

25

drive

27

poor

29

Fulcrum of the coin conveyor

31

tension element

32

delay

33

positioning

35

cam control

37

slug

39

track

41

spigot

42

locking member

43

direction of rotation

45

axis

47

entrance area

49

The End

51

height direction

53

thickness

55

leg

57

disc

59

first window

61

first sensor

63

area

65

double window

67

second sensor

69

guide surface

71

outside

73

distance

75

second window

77

locking system

79

locking element

81

locking element

83

buffer element

85

Base of the buffer element

87

Tip of the buffer element

89

bracket

B

operating position

F

release position

O

open position

R

rest position

S

closed position

Claims (15)

Coin sorting machine (1) for sorting coins, comprising a housing (4), an openable housing cover (7) and a coin conveying device (9) covered by the housing cover (7) at least in a closed position (S), the coin conveying device (9) being at least a coin transport path (19) and at least one coin conveyor (21) movable relative to the coin transport path (19) for conveying coins along the coin transport path (19), characterized in that the housing cover (7) is coupled to the at least one coin conveyor (21) and in an open position (O) of the housing cover (7) the at least one Münztransportpfad (19) with open and from outside (A) of the housing (4) is accessible. Coin sorting machine (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing cover (7) and the at least one coin conveyor (21) via a tension element (31) are coupled together. Coin sorting machine (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that between the housing cover (7) and the at least one coin conveyor (21) at least one delay element (32) is arranged. Coin sorting machine (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the housing cover (7) and the at least one coin conveyor (21) at two separate pivot points (11, 29) or at a common pivot point (11, 29) on a fixed part (5) of a housing (4) of the Münzsortiermaschine (1) are rotatably mounted. Coin sorting machine (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the coin sorting machine (1) has at least one positioning device (33) for positioning the at least one coin conveyor (21) relative to the at least one coin transport path (19). Coin sorting machine (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the at least one positioning device (33) for generating a contact pressure of the coin conveyor (21) in the direction of the at least one Münztransportpfad (19) is formed. Coin sorting machine (1) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the at least one positioning device (33) at least one locking member (42) for positive locking Holder of the coin conveyor (21) in at least one position (B, F, R). Coin sorting machine (1) according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the at least one positioning device (33) is adapted to an operating position (B), in which the coin conveyor (21) for transporting coins on the Münztransportpfad (19) and to assume a release position (F) in which the coin conveyor (21) is released for movement away from the coin transport path (19). Coin sorting machine (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that the at least one positioning device (33) is adapted to occupy a rest position (R) in which the coin conveyor (21) at least partially further than in the operating position (B) of the coin transport path (19) is spaced. Coin sorting machine (1) according to one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that the at least one positioning device (33) is designed as a cam control (35). A coin sorting machine (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the at least one positioning device (33) on the coin conveyor (21) comprises a worm (37) with a track (39) and a stationary part (5) relative to the coin transport path (19). a pin (41) engageable with the track (39). Coin sorting machine (1) according to one of claims 5 to 11, characterized in that the at least one positioning device (33) has at least one position sensor (61, 67) for detecting at least one position (B, F, R) of the positioning device (33). Coin sorting machine (1) according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the coin sorting machine (1) has at least one elastically deformable buffer element (83), which is adapted, at least in the release position (F) of the pin (37) ( 41) to space. Coin sorting machine (1) according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the Münzsortiermaschine (1) at least one locking system (77) through which at least the housing cover (7) in the closed position (S) can be locked. Coin sorting machine (1) according to claim 14, characterized in that the at least one locking system (77) is designed to control the at least one positioning device (33).

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