JP2000357274A - Automatic cash handling device, cash loading and recovery unit, and automatic cash handling system comprised of them - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize miniaturization, easy installation, improvement of fund efficiency, operability, and improvement of safety of cash management by eliminating an incorporated cassette which is conventionally provided for cash loading and replenishment or recovery. SOLUTION: A cash reception and delivery means (x) which receives and delivers cash from and to a cash loading and recovery unit 13 and an information communication connection means which communicates information of received or delivered cash with the cash loading and recovery unit are provided on the customer operation face side of an automatic cash handling device 1, and the cash loading and recovery unit 13 is provided with a similar cash reception and delivery means (y), a similar information communication connection means, a discrimination means, a reject part 14 which stores rejected paper money, and a means (a unit control part 19) which settles information related to received or delivered cash. At the time of cash loading or recovery, cash reception and delivery means and information communication connection means of each of the cash handling device and the cash loading and recovery unit are connected facing each other to perform cash reception and delivery and communication of information related to reception and delivery.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic cash handling apparatus for automatically receiving and paying cash, and a cash loading and collecting unit for loading and replenishing cash in the automatic cash handling apparatus or collecting cash from the automatic cash handling apparatus. In particular, the present invention eliminates the need for a built-in cassette for reloading and collecting cash, miniaturizing, installing, improving cash efficiency, operability, and security of cash management. Automatic cash handling apparatus which enables the improvement of cash handling, a cash loading and collecting unit having a function of transferring cash between the automatic cash handling apparatus and managing cash counting, and a cash automatic handling apparatus and a cash loading apparatus. The present invention relates to an automatic cash handling system including a collection unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional method of loading, replenishing and collecting cash in an automatic cash handling apparatus is usually performed through a built-in cassette which is detachable from the apparatus. In this case, at the time of loading and replenishment of cash, cash such as banknotes packed in the cassette is fed by a cash feeding mechanism provided on the device side.
The sheets are separated and conveyed one by one and stored in a predetermined storage place. At the storage stage, the cash determined to be unusable is stored in a reject box provided in the cassette. Also,
At the time of collecting cash, the cash stored in the storage section of the apparatus is collected by being transported to a cassette. At this time, the rejected banknotes and the like are stored in the reject storage of the apparatus.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing an example of the above-mentioned conventional bill handling mechanism. In the figure, reference numeral 2 denotes a discrimination unit, 4
Reference numerals 5 and 5 denote storage units, 7 denotes a deposit / withdrawal unit, 8 denotes a reject unit, 9 denotes a temporary holding unit, 9a denotes a partition plate, 11 denotes a built-in cassette, 11a denotes a storage, 11b denotes a reject storage, and 1b denotes a reject storage.
1c is a bill pushing mechanism.

[0004] In the conventional bill handling mechanism shown in FIG.
At the time of cash collection, a certain number of cash in the denomination storages 4 and 5 inside the apparatus are passed through the discrimination unit 2 and then stored in the temporary storage unit 9, and thereafter, the temporary storage unit 9 and the built-in cassette 11 are stored. By moving the bill push-up mechanism 11c inside the built-in cassette 11 in parallel with the escaping of the partition plate 9a that separates the bills, the banknotes in the temporary holding section 9 are stored in the storage 11a of the built-in cassette 11. Built-in cassette 1
When taking out 1 from the apparatus, a staff provided in the built-in type cassette 11 closes and locks the lid. This releases the locking mechanism for attaching and detaching the built-in cassette and the device,
It becomes possible to pull out the built-in cassette.

On the other hand, when loading and replenishing cash, a built-in cassette 11 filled with a required number of cash at a management center or the like is first mounted at a predetermined position of the apparatus, and then provided in the built-in cassette 11. When the lid is manually opened by an attendant, the detachable locking mechanism between the built-in cassette 11 and the apparatus is locked. After the lock is confirmed by the device control unit, the bill pushing-up mechanism 11c moves to a predetermined position of the temporary holding unit 9 to feed out the bills inside the built-in cassette 11, and separates and transports the bills one by one. Separated bills are discrimination unit 2
And stored in the denomination storages 4 and 5 of the denomination.

At this time, the bills discriminated as abnormal by the discriminating section 2 are collected in a reject box 11b provided inside the built-in cassette 11. When the loading of the predetermined number of bills is completed, the partition plate 9a moves between the cassette and the temporary holding section 9 and performs the function of temporary holding required for the deposit transaction.

Another conventional technique is operation in a system called group recirculation. This is an alternative to the detachable built-in cassette operation system as described above. Instead of a plurality of automatic cash handling machines installed on the same floor of the same store, one automatic cash handling machine having a positioning adjustment function on the rear surface is provided. This is a system in which a running cash loading / unloading unit is provided, and the cash loading / unloading unit automatically loads and replenishes the cash. As a conventional example of the group recirculation system, for example, JP-A-7-141566 and JP-A-9-2314.
No. 47 publication.

[0008]

In the conventional automatic cash handling apparatus, there is a demand for a reduction in the man-hour cost associated with the replenishment and collection of cash as well as a basic demand for reducing the price of the apparatus and the installation area. . Regarding the replenishment and collection of cash, considering the efficiency of use of funds, it seems appropriate to set the denomination and the number of pieces of cash to be refilled in individual cassettes according to the use status of the device, Actually, when the number of devices is large, it takes too much time for individual management, so that a uniform cash is usually loaded into the cassette of each device. In this case, after loading and refilling the cash, extra cash may remain inside the cassette, or conversely, the replenishment of the originally required denomination may become insufficient, and the efficiency of use of funds may not be sufficient. There was a problem.

Further, the cassette has a basic function as a temporary cash shelter for replenishment and collection of loads and counting (scrutiny) of cash in the apparatus. In the replenishment and collection of cash, this basic function can be replaced with a cassette, and the cassette is not always necessary at the time of deposit and withdrawal operation, which is a basic function of the automatic cash handling apparatus, in combination with a proxy inspection means.

In the cassette system, the operability of the cassette at the time of loading / replenishing / recovering the cassette (the cassette itself is heavy and must have a plurality of cassettes. Problems, such as poor cassette mounting due to poor sex, etc.), improved safety in cash transport management, improved cash scrutiny management, and prevention of cassette damage during transport.

On the other hand, in the group recirculation system, in order to realize the automatic replenishment and recovery function, it is necessary to provide the cash loading / recovery unit with a positioning adjustment mechanism. Therefore, the mechanism becomes complicated, the weight increases, and the freedom of movement is increased. Limited, require power supply cables, become costly,
There is a problem that it can be applied only to the automatic handling device of the same store. Furthermore, the conventional loading and collecting unit only has a reject storage for collecting banknotes that have been transported abnormally, such as in heavy running or skew, and has no function of counting rejected banknotes. There is also a problem that counting cannot be determined.

Further, the conventional group recirculation system is not suitable for small installation places because it is operated on the rear side of the automatic cash handling apparatus, and the automatic cash recycle system is expensive due to the high cost of the automatic group recycle system. This is an ineffective system unless a plurality of devices are installed in the same store. Therefore, there is a problem that it is not suitable for a small-scale installation place such as one or two cash machines as in a usual convenience store.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems,
An automatic cash handling device that eliminates the need for a built-in cassette that was conventionally provided for reloading and collecting cash, enabling miniaturization, installability, improved funding efficiency, operability, and improved cash management safety, To provide a cash loading and collecting unit having a function of transferring cash to and from the automatic cash handling device and managing cash counts, and an automatic cash handling system including the automatic cash handling device and the cash loading and collecting unit. It is in.

[0014]

In order to achieve the above object, a cash transfer for transferring cash to and from an external device (cash loading and collecting unit 13) is provided on the front side of the automatic cash handling apparatus (1), that is, on the customer operation side. The information about the cash transferred between the means (x) and the external device (the cash loading and collecting unit 13) is stored in the external device (the cash loading and collecting unit 1).
An information communication connection means (21a) for communicating with 3) is provided.
In addition, cash transfer means (y) for loading and replenishing the cash automatic handling device (1) with the cash loading and collecting unit (13) or collecting cash from the automatic cash handling device (1).
And an information communication connection means (21b) for exchanging information regarding cash transferred between the automatic cash handling apparatus (1) and the automatic cash handling apparatus (1), and discriminating the denomination and the number of cash. Discriminating means (16), and a denomination storing section (17, 18) for storing cash recognized as normal by the discriminating means.
And a reject unit (14) for storing a reject banknote that has been recognized as abnormally conveyed or cannot be discriminated by the discriminating means.
And means (unit control unit 19) for determining information on cash transferred to and from the automatic cash handling apparatus (1). Then, when the replenishment and collection are required, the cash transfer means and the information communication connection means of the cash replenishment and collection unit are provided.
The cash transfer unit and the information exchange connection unit of the cash handling apparatus are connected in opposition to exchange cash and exchange information of cash exchange.

[0015] With this configuration, the automatic cash handling apparatus can reduce the size of the apparatus by eliminating the need for a conventional built-in cassette, and by providing a cash transfer section on the front side of the apparatus, the operation of replenishment and collection can be performed. This improves the performance and saves space. In addition, one or more cash loading / collecting units can collect and supply the required number of cash and manage cash in common with the automatic cash handling equipment, improving the efficiency of fund use and improving the security of cash management. Can be

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an example of loading and collecting cash on the customer operation side (front side) of the automatic cash handling apparatus, and shows an embodiment of the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 and the cash loading and collecting unit 13. ing. In the figure, 1 is an automatic cash handling apparatus, 2 and 16 are discriminators,
3 is a temporary storage section, 4, 5, 17, and 18 are denomination storage sections,
6 is a reject department, 7 is a deposit and withdrawal department, 10 is a cash transfer department,
x is a cash transfer means of the automatic teller machine 1 side, y is a cash transfer means of the cash loading and collecting unit 13 side, 12 is a device control section, 14 is a reject section, 14a is a separation mechanism, 14b is a storage mechanism, and 14c is a storage mechanism. Reference numeral 15 denotes a display unit, reference numeral 19 denotes a unit control unit, and reference numeral 20 denotes a charge replenishment and collection button. Although only one loading / replenishment / recovery button 20 is shown in the figure for simplicity, it is composed of a loading / replenishment button and a recovery button. Although these buttons are shown as physical projection buttons in the figure, they may be buttons on an operation screen displayed in the display unit 15.

First, a depositing transaction and a dispensing transaction, which are basic functions of the automatic cash handling apparatus, will be described in detail. In FIG. 1 (basic transaction of deposit and withdrawal is the same in FIG. 4 showing the conventional example), the deposit transaction is performed when the customer selects a deposit mode on the touch panel screen, and in the case of bill deposit, the door of the deposit and withdrawal unit 7 is opened. With the insertion of the customer's banknotes, after that, when the door is closed, the inserted banknotes are separated one by one, passed through the discrimination unit 2,
After performing the authenticity determination and the denomination determination, it is stored in the temporary storage unit 3. At this time, if there is a suspicious bill as a result of the discrimination,
It is returned to the deposit / withdrawal department, the door opens, and the customer checks again. When the temporary storage is completed, the customer asks the screen to compare and confirm the deposit amount and the amount temporarily stored after passing through the discrimination, and if the amount is confirmed to be correct, the bill in the temporary storage unit is subjected to the discrimination 2 again. Then, the money is stored in the storage units 4 and 5 of the denominations, and the payment transaction is completed.

On the other hand, in the case of a withdrawal transaction, when the customer selects the withdrawal transaction mode on the touch panel screen and designates the amount to be withdrawn, the corresponding bills stored in the denomination storing units 4 and 5 are discriminated. The money is withdrawn to the deposit / withdrawal unit through the unit 2, the door is opened, and it is confirmed by the sensor that the customer has picked up the customer. When the door is closed again, the withdrawal transaction is completed.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the procedure for carrying out replenishment and collection of cash. FIGS. 3 to 7 show cash transfer between the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 and the cash replenishment and collection unit 13 when refilling cash. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a means for communicating information with a computer. More specifically, FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the opening / closing operation of the cash transfer means and the information communication connection means on the cash loading / collecting unit 13 side, and FIG. 4 shows the cash transferring means on the cash loading / collecting unit 13 side. FIG. 5 shows a state in which the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 and the cash loading and collecting unit face each other after the information communication connection means is opened.
Explanatory drawing of the predetermined position stopper 10e at 0c, FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 and the cash loading and collecting unit 13 are connected, and FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an embodiment in which the connecting portion of the cash loading and collecting unit is a connecting portion of a fixed structure.

3 to 7, 1 is an automatic cash handling apparatus, 13 is a cash loading and collecting unit, 10a is a shutter, 10b is a shutter drive motor, 10c is a mounting guide on the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 side, and 10c 'is cash. A loading guide on the loading / recovery 13 side, 10d a transport guide, 10e a predetermined position stopper, 10f a hole guide, 12 a device control unit, 15 a display unit, 16 a discrimination unit, 19 a unit control unit, 21a a cash automatic unit. The information communication connection means (connector) on the handling device 1 side and the information communication connection means (connector) 21b on the cash loading and collecting unit 13 side.

Next, the operation of loading, replenishing and collecting cash in the automatic cash handling apparatus will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2 and FIGS. First, with respect to the loading and collecting of cash, as in the case of the conventional automatic cash handling apparatus 1, when requesting the loading and collecting of cash from the automatic cash handling apparatus 1, necessary instruction information is transmitted to the management center. Alternatively, it contacts each branch where the automatic cash handling apparatus is installed (step 101). In addition to the request for cash replenishment and recovery from the cash transaction apparatus 1, there is also a case where the replenishment and replenishment are periodically performed when the automatic cash handling apparatus is started up every morning or during consecutive holidays (step 102).

First, a clerk confirms that there is sufficient cash balance in the denomination storage sections 17 and 18 of the cash loading and collecting unit 13 at a place where bills are loaded into the cash loading and collecting unit 13 such as a management center (step 103). . If the cash balance is not sufficient (Step 103: N), the cash is replenished to the cash loading and collecting unit 13 (Step 10).
4). Then, the cash loading and collecting unit 13 is transported and moved to the customer operation side (front side) of the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 (step 105). The cash loading and collecting unit 13 is portable with, for example, a rotatable roller (FIG. 1).
reference).

The attendant switches the operation mode of the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 which requires replenishment and reloading to the loading and collecting mode using a key. At this time, in order to ensure safety, the person in charge is asked to confirm the identity with a personal authentication card or a password (step 106).

When the identity verification is completed and the operation mode is switched to the replenishment / recovery mode, the shutter 10a of the cash transfer / transport unit 10 newly installed in the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 in this embodiment is opened (step 107). As one embodiment of the cash loading and collecting unit 13, the mounting guide 10c 'has a structure that can be opened and closed as shown in FIG. The reason for adopting this structure is that, when the cash loading and collecting unit 13 is in a state of being protruded, the cash loading and collecting unit 13 tends to be an obstacle such as a rear-end collision, is easily damaged, and has poor mobility. In the case of a structure that can be accommodated in the cash loading and collecting unit as described above, the connecting portion structure becomes complicated, and therefore, the fixing structure in which the connecting portion protrudes from the cash loading and collecting unit 13 as shown in FIG. The structure can be simplified by forming the connecting portion 30 and providing the outer cover 31 for preventing damage.

As shown in FIG. 3 (a), when not connected to the automatic cash handling apparatus 1, the mounting guide 10c is housed inside the outer frame of the cash loading and collecting unit 13 and the transport belt is folded. However, when the mode is switched to the replenishment / recovery mode and connected to the automatic cash handling apparatus 1, as shown in FIG. 3B, the mounting guide 10c 'is arranged so that the L-shaped hole guide 10f is along the fixed projection shaft 10g. Is pushed into the cash loading and collecting unit 13 and pulled down, the mounting guide 10c 'comes off the outer frame of the cash loading and collecting unit 13, and the transport path, the transport guide 10d, and the information communication connecting means (connector 21b) rotate. (C)
As shown in (1), the state is projected from the housing of the cash loading and collecting unit, and the connection preparation is completed (step 108).

Therefore, the mounting guide 10c 'of the cash loading and collecting unit 13 and the information communication connecting means (connector 21)
b), the position of the mounting guide 10c of the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 and the position of the information communication connection means (connector 21a) are opposed to each other, and the state shown in FIG. 4 is obtained.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, the mounting guide 10c 'of the cash loading and collecting unit 13 is
A predetermined position along the mounting guide 10c
Insert and bond until e. At this time, the information communication connecting means (connector) 21a of the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 has a structure which can be connected along the tip guide of the information communication connecting means (connector) 21b of the cash loading and collecting unit 13 by spring support. The transfer path can be configured as a delivery transfer path by the transfer guide 10d. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state where the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 and the cash loading and collecting unit 13 are connected. Thereby, the transfer of cash and the preparation for information communication between the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 and the cash loading and collecting unit 13 are completed.

In the conventional group management system, since it is a self-propelled loading and collecting unit, complicated mechanism control is required for positioning for delivery. In this case, the position adjustment was a cause of obstacles due to non-uniformity of the floor surface and the inclination of the device installation. However, according to the present invention, positioning can be performed only by adjusting the cash transfer unit to a certain extent, including adjustment by a staff member, including adjustment of individual positions by being compatible with individual devices.

In the delivery preparation completed state, the connection / communication between the delivery transport path and the information system is automatically detected and detected between the device control unit 12 and the unit control unit 19 of the cash loading / collecting unit.
The ready state is displayed on the panel 15 or the like (step 1
09). In this state, the necessary cash transfer denomination and the number information are exchanged between the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 and the cash loading and collecting unit 13. Thereafter, until the transfer operation is completed, the unit control unit 19 of the cash loading and collecting unit 13 issues an instruction to the device control unit 12 as a main control unit.

When the replenishment / recovery button 20 of the cash loading / recovery unit 13 is pressed (step 110), the unit controller 19 in the cash loading / recovery unit 13 is determined based on the cash transfer necessary information according to the type of the pressed button. , And the corresponding denomination and the number of cash are automatically refilled or collected (step 111).

At the time of loading and replenishing cash from the cash loading and collecting unit 13 to the automatic cash handling apparatus 1, the discriminating section 16 provided in the cash loading and collecting unit 13 uses the degree of damage, genuineness, and abnormal transport of the bill. If it is determined that it is inappropriate to convey the cash to the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 due to running or skew feeding, the cash is conveyed and stored in the reject unit 14.

On the other hand, the cash collected at the time of collection is the cash already passed through the discriminating unit 2 in the automatic cash handling apparatus 1, so that the cash does not pass through the discrimination 2 of the automatic cash handling apparatus 1, and the cash loading and collecting unit 13 The denomination and the number of sheets are confirmed only by the discrimination unit 16 on the side, and are stored in storages 17 and 18 corresponding to the denomination. At the time of this collection, the separation and conveyance error (2
When a sheet feed occurs, the discrimination unit 16 of the cash loading and collecting unit recognizes the abnormality and transports the abnormal cash to the reject unit 14.

These rejected banknotes are separated by the separation mechanism 14a provided in the reject unit 14 of the cash loading and collecting unit 13, and when the denomination and the number of denominations can be determined by the discrimination unit 16, the corresponding denomination is again performed. Storage 17,1
8 The cash that cannot be determined is stored in the storage 14c of the reject unit. By re-discriminating the rejected cash, the reconciliation of the cash transfer between the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 and the cash loading and collecting unit 13 is automatically performed on the spot, in addition to the fund efficiency of the operation of the rejected cash. The number of denominations cannot be confirmed even by re-discrimination, and the cash stored in the reject unit 14 is finally counted and confirmed at a centralized cash management center or the like, and managed.

When the transfer of the required amount of cash is completed in this way, the cash loading and collecting unit 13 combines the information such as the device number of the corresponding automatic cash handling apparatus 1 and the date and time with the cash information of the transferred denomination and the number of coins. Record and display (step 112). The corresponding automatic cash handling apparatus 1 records the cash balance before and after cash transfer and also reports the cash balance from the apparatus control unit 12 to the management center.

When the above cash transfer is completed, the cash loading and collecting unit 13 is separated from the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 (step 113), and the shutter 10a of the cash transfer section of the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 is automatically turned on. Close (Step 1
14), the display of the transaction operation mode is made, and a normal transaction is enabled (step 115).

On the other hand, even in the second case of regular replenishment such as every morning, the replenishment and replenishment of the required number of denominations for each automatic cash handling apparatus 1 is performed by the cash replenishment and collection unit 13 having a sufficient cash capacity. Can be performed almost automatically, so that the efficiency of using funds can be improved as compared with the conventional system using a uniformly loaded cassette, and there is no need to transport a plurality of cassettes. There is no need to bend the cassette to 1 and set the cassette, so that the burden on the staff can be greatly reduced.

In this embodiment, since cash is transferred on the customer operation side (front) of the automatic cash handling apparatus, it is not necessary to provide a new space especially in a small-scale store, and the automatic cash handling apparatus is not required. Along with downsizing of the depth of the device and cost reduction, there is a great merit as easy investment and introduction. Further, in this embodiment, since it is not necessary to open the door of the automatic cash handling apparatus and open the internal cash unit, the security of cash management is improved.

In particular, managing the number of refills individually according to the required number of automatic cash handling apparatuses requires too much burden and time for a staff member. However, in this case, the unnecessary amount of cash remains in the cassette in the refilling operation, and this has been a factor in reducing the overall fund management efficiency.

On the other hand, the cash loading and collecting unit 1
3 has a loading and collecting function, so that compared with the case of uniform individual cash loading and replenishment in the conventional built-in cassette 11,
Since the required number of cash can be refilled and the collected cash can be transferred to another automatic cash handling apparatus requiring replenishment, it can be expected that the operational efficiency of the fund is remarkably improved. Furthermore, since the cash loading and collection unit 13 can count the cash including the rejected amount, it is possible to confirm the high and low management of each of the automatic cash handling devices that have been exchanged, and to examine the scrutiny that has conventionally been performed by individual devices. Can be omitted. As a result, a scrutinizing operation performed by the on-site staff can be performed on behalf of the clerk, which can contribute to an improvement in the overall operation efficiency.

Further, according to the present embodiment, since the cassette unit as a structure of the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 is not required, the depth dimension can be reduced and the cost can be reduced. This is clear from the comparison between FIG. 1 showing the embodiment of the present invention and FIG. 7 showing the conventional example.

In the conventional cassette operation, the number of cassettes must be increased in accordance with the increase in the number of automatic cash handling apparatuses, the possibility of cassette breakage during transportation, and regular replenishment management. Although there is a problem that the cash loading and collecting unit 13 described in the present embodiment is required, the cost of the cash loading and collecting unit 13 is higher than that of the cassette 11 alone. It is sufficient to introduce the required number based on the number of installed stores and the like, and this has a great advantage in terms of the efficiency of use of funds, the improvement of operation efficiency and the operability.

The cash can be loaded and collected in the cash loading and collecting unit 13 by a staff member directly through a storage box. However, the cash loading and collecting unit 13 must be connected to a separately provided automatic loading machine in the same configuration as the automatic cash handling apparatus. Thus, it is also possible to automatically manage the replenishment and collection of the charge and the cash counting.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to banknotes having a large number of replenishment and collection tasks as cash, coins may also be used.
A similar loading replenishment and collection operation can be performed by separately providing a coin loading and collecting unit, or by additionally providing a coin loading and collecting unit.

[0044]

As described above, according to the present invention,
By using an automatic cash handling device provided with cash transfer means and information communication connection means on the customer operation side (front surface) and a cash loading and collecting unit provided with cash transfer means and information communication connection means, cash replenishment and replenishment can be performed. This eliminates the need for a built-in cassette that has been conventionally provided for collection, thereby improving miniaturization, installation, and funding efficiency, and improving operability and security of cash management.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view for explaining an embodiment of an automatic cash handling apparatus and a cash loading and collecting unit.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure for carrying out cash replenishment and collection.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an opening and closing operation of a cash transfer unit and an information communication connection unit on the cash loading and collecting unit side.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the automatic cash handling apparatus 1 and the cash loading and collecting unit face each other after the cash transfer means and the information communication connecting means on the cash loading and collecting unit side are opened.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a predetermined position stopper in the mounting guide.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state in which the automatic cash handling apparatus and the cash loading and collecting unit are connected.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a connection portion of the cash loading and collecting unit is a fixed structure connection portion.

FIG. 8 is a view for explaining a conventional bill handling mechanism.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: Cash automatic handling device, 2, 16: Identification unit, 3, 9: Temporary holding unit, 4, 5, 17, 18: Deposit type storage unit, 6,
8: Reject department, 7: Deposit and withdrawal department, 10: Cash transfer department,
x: cash transfer means on the automatic cash handling apparatus side, y: cash transfer means on the cash loading and collecting unit side, 10a: shutter,
10b: shutter drive motor, 10c: mounting guide, 11: built-in cassette, 12: device control unit, 13:
Cash loading and collecting unit, 14: reject unit, 14a:
Separation mechanism, 14b: storage mechanism, 14c: storage, 15:
Display unit, 19: unit control unit, 20: loading / recovery button, 21: information communication connection means (connector), 30:
Fixed structure connection, 31: outer cover.

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A cash slot for accepting and paying out cash, discriminating means for discriminating the denomination, authenticity, and number of cash, and a denomination storing section for storing cash recognized as normal by the discriminating means. And an automatic cash handling apparatus having a reject unit for storing a rejected banknote that has been recognized as being abnormally conveyed or unidentifiable by the discriminating means. And an information communication connection means for exchanging information relating to the cash transferred between the external device and the cash transfer means for carrying out the transaction. 2. The automatic cash handling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said cash transfer means is provided so as to join a transport path to said discriminating section. 3. A cash transfer means for loading and replenishing cash in the automatic cash handling apparatus or collecting cash from the automatic cash handling apparatus, and information on cash transferred between the automatic cash handling apparatus and the cash transfer means. A movable cash loading and collecting unit having information communication connection means for communicating with an automatic cash handling apparatus, further comprising: a discriminating means for discriminating a denomination, authenticity and number of cash, and the discriminating means. Means for storing cash recognized as normal by the means, a rejecting section for storing rejected banknotes recognized as abnormally conveyed or indistinguishable by the discriminating means, and passed between the automatic cash handling apparatus. A cash loading and collecting unit, comprising means for determining information relating to cash. 4. The cash loading and collecting unit according to claim 3, wherein said cash transfer means and said information communication connecting means are stored in a cash loading and collecting unit housing when connected to an automatic cash transaction apparatus, A cash loading / collecting unit comprising a mechanism that is exposed outside the cash loading / collecting unit housing when not connected to a transaction device. 5. An automatic cash handling system comprising the automatic cash handling apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 and the cash loading and collecting unit according to claim 3 or 4.