EP0631260B1 - Device for centring chips on a stack - Google Patents

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EP0631260B1
EP0631260B1 EP19940890099 EP94890099A EP0631260B1 EP 0631260 B1 EP0631260 B1 EP 0631260B1 EP 19940890099 EP19940890099 EP 19940890099 EP 94890099 A EP94890099 A EP 94890099A EP 0631260 B1 EP0631260 B1 EP 0631260B1
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  • the invention relates to a device for sorting chips on gaming tables, with a conveyor arranged below the gaming table for the chips thrown in via an insertion opening, wherein the conveyor guides the chips past a reading head which recognizes their type and this feeds the chips into with centering elements Provided chip cylinder controls, in each of which a lifter is guided, which deposits the chips in a stack above the table.
  • chips In casino operations, it is common practice internationally not to use cash, but to use 'chips' to wager. The winnings are also paid out with chips. Each chip represents a certain value and must be bought before the game starts. The chips won can be exchanged for cash at any time.
  • Document DE-A-2 657 241 shows a tubular stacking device for coins which also has centering elements (wings) to be controlled.
  • the invention has set itself the goal of simplifying a device of the type mentioned with respect to the centering of the chips in the chip cylinder, in such a way that no necessarily controlled movement of the centering members is required.
  • This is achieved in a surprisingly simple manner in that the centering members are designed as curved centering bodies, preferably as balls are which protrude through substantially uniformly distributed openings in the chip cylinder and are resiliently held.
  • the chips are centered completely automatically without the need for inevitable control.
  • the balls pushed into the chip cylinder by the springs act on the chips evenly from all sides and center them.
  • At least two rows of centering bodies are arranged one above the other, the upper row projecting deeper into the chip cylinder than the lower row, and the inner end points of the lower centering bodies being of a diameter which is larger than the diameter of the chips.
  • the lower row of the centering elements is used for precentering, which facilitates centering through the upper row.
  • leaf springs rest on the centering bodies on the outside.
  • FIG. 1 shows a section of a chip cylinder provided with balls
  • FIG. 2 shows a section along the line II-II in FIG. 1
  • FIG. 3 shows the chip cylinder with the upper centering row of balls on an enlarged scale.
  • a chip cylinder 1 has an insertion slot 2 for chips 3 (FIG. 3).
  • the chips are passed in the manner known from the aforementioned EP-A1-424.355 below a gaming table by a conveyor past a reading head which recognizes their type.
  • the read head controls the feeding of the chips, i.e. inserting them into the slot 2.
  • a lifter 4 Arranged in the chip cylinder 1 is a lifter 4 which is actuated by a pneumatic cylinder and, after reaching a predetermined number of chips 3 in the chip cylinder 1, lifts the chips upwards onto the gaming table (not shown).
  • the chip cylinder 1 is provided with three rows 5, 6 and 7 of balls 8 which protrude through openings 9 in the chip cylinder 1.
  • the balls 8 of the row 5 protrude in one embodiment, for example 4 mm Balls 8 of the rows 6 and 7 3 mm into the chip cylinder.
  • the inner end points of the balls 8 of the upper row 5 are approximately on a diameter which corresponds to the diameter of the chips 3.
  • the row 7 is below the slot 2, the rows 5 and 6 above this slot.
  • the principle of centering by a device according to the invention can be seen in particular from FIG. 3.
  • the balls 8 pressed against the inside of the chip cylinder 1 by the leaf springs 10 act on the chips 3 at four points distributed uniformly around the circumference of the chip cylinder 1, so that the latter is lifted 4, illustrated by the arrow 11 in FIG. 3 are necessarily centered.
  • the row 6 of the balls 8 causes a pre-centering, which has already been carried out by the row 7. This row 7 also acts when the chips 3 inserted through the slot 2 fall off.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung zum Sortieren von Chips an Spieltischen, mit einem unterhalb des Spieltisches angeordneten Förderer für die über eine Einwurföffnung eingeworfenen Chips, wobei der Förderer die Chips an einem deren Art erkennenden Lesekopf vorbeiführt und dieser die Zuführung der Chips in mit Zentrierorganen versehene Chipzylinder steuert, in denen je ein Heber geführt ist, der die Chips über dem Tisch in einem Stapel ablegt.The invention relates to a device for sorting chips on gaming tables, with a conveyor arranged below the gaming table for the chips thrown in via an insertion opening, wherein the conveyor guides the chips past a reading head which recognizes their type and this feeds the chips into with centering elements Provided chip cylinder controls, in each of which a lifter is guided, which deposits the chips in a stack above the table.

Im Casinobetrieb ist es international üblich, nicht mit Bargeld, sondern mit 'Chips' seinen Spieleinsatz zu tätigen. Die Gewinne werden ebenfalls mit Chips ausbezahlt. Jeder Chip stellt einen bestimmten Wert dar und muß vor Spielbeginn gekauft werden. Die gewonnenen Chips können jederzeit wieder gegen Bargeld umgetauscht werden.In casino operations, it is common practice internationally not to use cash, but to use 'chips' to wager. The winnings are also paid out with chips. Each chip represents a certain value and must be bought before the game starts. The chips won can be exchanged for cash at any time.

Beim Roulettespielen gibt es zwei verschiedene Spieltischarten. Den französischen Tisch, auf dem nur mit sogenannten Wertchips gespielt wird, und den amerikanischen Tisch, auf dem mit Wertchips und 'CUTJETONS' gespielt wird. Cutjetons sind Chips, die keinen Wertaufdruck haben und sich durch unterschiedliche Farben unterscheiden. Kommt ein Spieler zu so einem Tisch, so kann er sich eine Jetonfarbe aussuchen und den Wert der Jetons selbst bestimmen. Wählt der Spieler die Farbe ROT und bewertet den Jeton mit 100, so wird die Farbe ROT exklusiv für diesen Spieler verwendet und der Preis der Jetons beträgt 100. Bei jedem dieser Tische stehen sieben Farben für sieben Spieler zur Verfügung. Zusätzlich besteht auch noch die Möglichkeit, auf diesem Tisch mit Wertchips zu spielen.When playing roulette, there are two different types of table. The French table, on which only chips are played, and the American table, on which chips and 'CUTJETONS' are played. Cutjetons are chips that have no value print and differ in different colors. If a player comes to such a table, he can choose a token color and determine the value of the tokens himself. If the player chooses the color RED and rates the chip with 100, then the color RED is used exclusively for this player and the price of the chips is 100. At each of these tables, seven colors are available for seven players. In addition, there is also the possibility to play with value chips on this table.

Um das zeitraubende und vom Spiel ablenkende händische Einsammeln und Sortieren der verlorenen Chips nach Spielende zu vermeiden, wurde eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art entwickelt, die in der EP-A1-424 355 beschrieben ist. Bei dieser bekannten Vorrichtung erfolgt das Zentrieren der Chips im Chipzylinder durch radial bewegliche Balken, wobei die Bewegung der Balken zueinander in Abhängigkeit von einer vorgegebenen Anzahl von Chips im Chipzylinder gesteuert ist.In order to avoid the time-consuming manual collection and sorting of the lost chips after the end of the game, a device of the type mentioned at the outset was developed, which is described in EP-A1-424 355. In this known device, the chips are centered in the chip cylinder by means of radially movable bars, the movement of the bars relative to one another being controlled as a function of a predetermined number of chips in the chip cylinder.

Das Dokument DE-A-2 657 241 zeigt eine rohrförmige Stapelvorrichtung für Münzen welche ebenfalls anzusteuernde Zentrierorgane (Flügel) aufweist.Document DE-A-2 657 241 shows a tubular stacking device for coins which also has centering elements (wings) to be controlled.

Die Erfindung hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, eine Vorrichtung der genannten Art hinsichtlich der Zentrierung der Chips im Chipzylinder zu vereinfachen, derart, daß keine zwangsläufig gesteuerte Bewegung der Zentrierorgane erforderlich ist. Erreicht wird dies auf überraschend einfache Weise dadurch, daß die Zentrierorgane als gewölbte Zentrierkörper, vorzugsweise als Kugeln ausgebildet sind, die durch im wesentlichen gleichmäßig verteilte Öffnungen im Chipzylinder in diesen hineinragen und federnd gehalten sind.The invention has set itself the goal of simplifying a device of the type mentioned with respect to the centering of the chips in the chip cylinder, in such a way that no necessarily controlled movement of the centering members is required. This is achieved in a surprisingly simple manner in that the centering members are designed as curved centering bodies, preferably as balls are which protrude through substantially uniformly distributed openings in the chip cylinder and are resiliently held.

Bei einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung erfolgt das Zentrieren der Chips völlig automatisch, ohne daß es einer zwangsläufigen Steuerung bedarf. Die durch die Federn in den Chipzylinder gedrängten Kugeln wirken auf die Chips gleichmäßig von allen Seiten ein und zentrieren diese.In a device according to the invention, the chips are centered completely automatically without the need for inevitable control. The balls pushed into the chip cylinder by the springs act on the chips evenly from all sides and center them.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung sind wenigstens zwei Reihen von Zentrierkörper übereinander angeordnet, wobei die obere Reihe tiefer in den Chipzylinder hineinragt als die untere Reihe, und die inneren Endpunkte der unteren Zentrierkörper auf einem Durchmesser liegen, der größer als der Durchmesser der Chips ist. Bei einer solchen Vorrichtung erfolgt daher durch die untere Reihe der Zentrierorgane eine Vorzentrierung, die die Zentrierung durch die obere Reihe erleichtert.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, at least two rows of centering bodies are arranged one above the other, the upper row projecting deeper into the chip cylinder than the lower row, and the inner end points of the lower centering bodies being of a diameter which is larger than the diameter of the chips. In such a device, therefore, the lower row of the centering elements is used for precentering, which facilitates centering through the upper row.

Es hat sich weiters als zweckmäßig erwiesen, wenn zwei Reihen von Zentrierkörpern knapp übereinander und eine dritte Reihe in einem größeren Abstand darunter angeordnet sind, wobei die unterste und mittlere Reihe gleich weit in den Chipzylinder hineinragen undi zwischen der unteren und mittleren Reihe der Einschiebeschlitz für die Chips angeordnet ist.It has also proven to be expedient if two rows of centering bodies are arranged just above one another and a third row at a greater distance below, the bottom and middle rows protruding equally far into the chip cylinder andi between the lower and middle rows of the insertion slot for the Chips is arranged.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung liegen an den Zentrierkörpern außen Blattfedern an.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, leaf springs rest on the centering bodies on the outside.

Nachstehend ist die Erfindung anhand eines in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispieles näher beschrieben, ohne auf dieses Beispiel beschränkt zu sein. Dabei zeigt Fig. 1 im Schnitt einen mit Kugeln versehenen Chipzylinder, Fig. 2 stellt einen Schnitt nach der Linie II-II in Fig. 1 dar und Fig. 3 gibt in vergrößertem Maßstab den Chipzylinder mit der oberen zentrierenden Kugelreihe wieder.The invention is described in more detail below with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings, without being limited to this example. 1 shows a section of a chip cylinder provided with balls, FIG. 2 shows a section along the line II-II in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 shows the chip cylinder with the upper centering row of balls on an enlarged scale.

Gemäß den Zeichnungen weist ein Chipzylinder 1 einen Einschiebeschlitz 2 für Chips 3 (Fig. 3) auf. Die Chips werden in der aus der genannten EP-A1-424.355 bekannten Weise unterhalb eines Spieltisches von einem Förderer an einem deren Art erkennenden Lesekopf vorbeigeführt. Der Lesekopf steuert dabei die Zuführung der Chips, d.h. deren Einschieben in den Schlitz 2.According to the drawings, a chip cylinder 1 has an insertion slot 2 for chips 3 (FIG. 3). The chips are passed in the manner known from the aforementioned EP-A1-424.355 below a gaming table by a conveyor past a reading head which recognizes their type. The read head controls the feeding of the chips, i.e. inserting them into the slot 2.

Im Chipzylinder 1 ist ein von einem Pneumatikzylinder betätigter Heber 4 angeordnet, der nach Erreichen einer vorgegebenen Anzahl von Chips 3 im Chipzylinder 1 die Chips nach oben auf den Spieltisch (nicht gezeichnet) hebt.Arranged in the chip cylinder 1 is a lifter 4 which is actuated by a pneumatic cylinder and, after reaching a predetermined number of chips 3 in the chip cylinder 1, lifts the chips upwards onto the gaming table (not shown).

Erfindungsgemäß ist der Chipzylinder 1 mit drei Reihen 5, 6 und 7 von Kugeln 8 versehen, die durch Öffnungen 9 im Chipzylinder 1 in diesen hineinragen. Die Kugeln 8 der Reihe 5 ragen bei einem Ausführungsbeispiel z.B. 4 mm, die Kugeln 8 der Reihen 6 und 7 3 mm in den Chipzylinder hinein. Die inneren Endpunkte der Kugeln 8 der oberen Reihe 5 liegen dabei annähernd auf einem Durchmesser, der dem Durchmesser der Chips 3 entspricht.According to the invention, the chip cylinder 1 is provided with three rows 5, 6 and 7 of balls 8 which protrude through openings 9 in the chip cylinder 1. The balls 8 of the row 5 protrude in one embodiment, for example 4 mm Balls 8 of the rows 6 and 7 3 mm into the chip cylinder. The inner end points of the balls 8 of the upper row 5 are approximately on a diameter which corresponds to the diameter of the chips 3.

Die Reihe 7 liegt unterhalb des Schlitzes 2, die Reihen 5 und 6 oberhalb dieses Schlitzes.The row 7 is below the slot 2, the rows 5 and 6 above this slot.

Alle Kugeln 8 werden durch Blattfedern 10 gegen das Innere des Chipzylinder 1 gedrängt. Aus Gründen der Übersichtlichkeit sind nur die Blattfedern 10 der Reihe 6 der Kugeln 8 dargestellt.All balls 8 are pressed against the inside of the chip cylinder 1 by leaf springs 10. For reasons of clarity, only the leaf springs 10 of the row 6 of the balls 8 are shown.

Insbesondere aus Fig. 3 ist das Prinzip der Zentrierung durch eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung ersichtlich. Die durch die Blattfedern 10 gegen das Innere des Chipzylinders 1 gedrängten Kugeln 8 wirken an vier gleichmäßig um den Umfang des Chipzylinders 1 verteilten Stellen auf die Chips 3 ein, sodaß diese bei einer Aufwärtsbewegung des Hebers 4, veranschaulicht durch den Pfeil 11 in Fig. 3 zwangsläufig zentriert werden. Die Reihe 6 der Kugeln 8 bewirkt dabei eine Vorzentrierung, welche auch bereits durch die Reihe 7 durchgeführt wurde. Diese Reihe 7 wirkt überdies bereits beim Abfallen der durch den Schlitz 2 eingeschobenen Chips 3.The principle of centering by a device according to the invention can be seen in particular from FIG. 3. The balls 8 pressed against the inside of the chip cylinder 1 by the leaf springs 10 act on the chips 3 at four points distributed uniformly around the circumference of the chip cylinder 1, so that the latter is lifted 4, illustrated by the arrow 11 in FIG. 3 are necessarily centered. The row 6 of the balls 8 causes a pre-centering, which has already been carried out by the row 7. This row 7 also acts when the chips 3 inserted through the slot 2 fall off.

Im Rahmen der Erfindung sind zahlreiche Abänderungen möglich. So müssen als Zentrierkörper nicht unbedingt exakt Kugeln verwendet werden, es genügt eine Wölbung an der den Chips 3 zugewandten Seite. Auch müßten nicht unbedingt Blattfedern verwendet werden, wenn sich diese Anwendung auch als besonders einfach erwiesen hat.Numerous modifications are possible within the scope of the invention. Spheres do not necessarily have to be used exactly as the centering body, a bulge on the side facing the chips 3 is sufficient. Also, leaf springs would not necessarily have to be used, although this application has also proven to be particularly simple.

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  1. Device for sorting chips on gaming-tables, with a conveyor, arranged below the gaming-table, for the chips inserted via a slot, the conveyor leading the chips past a read head which recognises their type and controls the delivery of the chips into chip cylinders (1) provided with centering members (8), in each of which cylinders a lifting device (4) is guided, which deposits the chips (3) in a pile on the table, characterised in that the centering members are designed as curved centering bodies, preferably spheres (8), which project into the chip cylinder (1) through apertures distributed substantially evenly round the circumference of same and are held by springs.
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that at least two rows (5, 6, 7) of centering bodies (8) are disposed the one above the other, the upper row (5) projecting further into the chip cylinder (1) than the lower row (6).
  3. Device according to claim 2, characterised in that two rows (5, 6) of centering bodies (8) are disposed the one just above the other with a third row at a greater interval below them, the lowermost (7) and middle (6) rows projecting the same distance into the chip cylinder (7) and the slot (2) for pushing the chips into being arranged between the lower and middle rows.
  4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that leaf springs (10) adjoin the centering bodies (8) on the outside.
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