JP2000090266A - Device and method for sealing processing for paper sheets and mail - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mail sealing processor capable of avoiding sealing to a destination label on mail and attaining improvement in processing rate in the case of sorting processing. SOLUTION: This device has a carrier path 2 for carrying mail P on which a stamp and the destination label are adjacently arranged, first sensor 7 for detecting the mail P to be carried, stamp position detecting part 3 and destination label position detecting part 4 for detecting the stamp and destination label arranged on the mail P, sealing part 5 for sealing in a prescribed sealing pattern, and control part for determining a sealing position based on the information of sealing pattern of the sealing part 5 and the detected results of the first sensor 7, stamp position detecting part 3 and destination label position detecting part 4 and executing sealing to the stamp with the arrangement not to invade the destination label on the mail while controlling the sealing part 5.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a paper stamping apparatus, a paper stamping method, a postal stamping apparatus, and a postal stamping method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a postal stamp processing device for stamping (postmarking) stamps on postal matter such as postcards and sealed letters detects whether or not a stamp exists within a certain range of the postal matter. If it is determined that a stamp is present, the postal stamp is subjected to postmark processing so that the date, post office name, and the like are attached to the stamp.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional postal stamp processing apparatus, since the postal stamping position is fixed, the postmark is placed on the address label, and the address character of the address label is not used. There is a problem in that the post-marking is performed until the address label is read, and the reading process of the address label for the sorting process performed thereafter is hindered, and the sorting processing rate of mail is reduced.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to avoid imprinting on a sheet or a postal matter, such as an address label, in an area where imprinting cannot be performed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a sheet stamping processing apparatus, a sheet stamping processing method, a postal stamping processing apparatus, and a postal stamping processing method capable of improving a processing rate at the time of processing.

[0005]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
Conveying means for conveying the paper sheet in which the stamping processing area and the imprinting impossible area are arranged adjacently, a paper sheet detecting means for detecting the paper sheet conveyed by the conveying means, and a conveying means for the paper sheet Area detecting means for detecting an imprinting processing area and an imprinting non-processing area arranged on a sheet to be printed; an imprinting means for effecting imprinting in a predetermined imprinting pattern; information on an imprinting pattern of the imprinting means; The stamping position is determined based on the detection results of the class detecting unit and the region detecting unit, and the stamping unit controls the stamping unit so as not to enter the stamping impossible region for the sheet by the stamping pattern for the stamping processing region. And a control unit for performing the stamping.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a sheet conveyed by the conveying means is detected, and a stamping process area and a stamp impractical area disposed on the sheet are detected. A stamping position is determined based on the information of the stamping pattern of the stamping means for performing the stamping and the detection result of the sheet, the stamping processing area and the stamping impossible area, and the stamping impossible area for the sheet by the stamping means. A stamping process using the stamping pattern for the stamping processing area in an arrangement that does not enter the stamping area.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the control means determines an imprinting position based on the information of the imprinting pattern of the imprinting means and the detection results of the paper sheet detecting means and the area detecting means. Is controlled to execute the stamping with the stamping pattern in the stamping processing area in an arrangement that does not enter the stamping processing impossible area for the sheet, so that the stamping of the stamping pattern in the stamping processing impossible area can be reliably avoided, and the stamping processing impossible area can be avoided. Since the character information and the like are not affected by the stamp pattern, it is possible to improve the processing rate in the subsequent sorting process.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the stamping position is determined based on the information of the stamping pattern of the stamping means for stamping the sheet and the detection result of the sheet, the stamping process area and the stamping impossible area. Can be automatically determined, and a stamping processing method can be provided for a stamping process in a stamping processing area that does not cause an influence of a stamping pattern on character information or the like in a stamping impossible area.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a conveying means for conveying a paper sheet in which a stamp processing area and an imprint processing impossible area are arranged adjacent to each other, and detecting the paper sheet conveyed by the conveying means. Sheet detecting means, stamping area detecting means for optically detecting the stamping area arranged on the sheet conveyed by the conveying means, and imprinting impossible area arranged on the sheet , An imprint processing impossible area detecting means for optically detecting an imprint, an imprinting means for effecting imprinting with a predetermined imprinting pattern, information on the imprinting pattern of the imprinting means, the paper sheet detecting means, an imprinting processing area detecting means and an imprinting method. The stamping position is determined based on the detection result of the processing-impossible area detecting means, and the stamping means is controlled to control the sealing means so as not to enter the stamping-impossible area for the sheet by the stamping pattern for the stamping processing area. A paper sheet stamp processing apparatus characterized by a control means for executing the mark.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a sheet to be conveyed by a conveying means is detected, and a stamping processing area and a non-stamping processing area arranged on the sheet are subjected to a stamping processing area detecting means. The stamping position is determined based on the information of the stamping pattern of the stamping means for optically detecting and stamping the paper sheet by the processing impossible area detecting means, and the sheet, the stamping processing area, and the detection result of the stamping impossible area. The stamping method according to claim 1, wherein the stamping means determines and stamps the stamping processing area with the stamping pattern in such a manner that the stamping means does not enter the stamping-impossible processing impossible area.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the control means controls the information of the seal pattern of the seal means and the optical detection results of the sheet detecting means, the seal processing area detecting means, and the seal processing impossible area detecting means. The stamping position is determined on the basis of the above and the stamping means is controlled to execute the stamping with the stamping pattern in the stamping processing area in an arrangement that does not enter the stamping processing impossible area for the paper sheet. Can be reliably avoided, and the character pattern and the like in the region where the stamping process cannot be performed is not affected by the stamping pattern. Therefore, it is possible to improve the processing rate in the subsequent sorting process. Further, since the stamping process area and the stamping process impossible area are optically detected by the stamping process area detecting means and the stamping process impossible area detecting means, that is, in a non-contact manner, the conveyance of the paper sheet is not hindered. .

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, similarly to the second aspect of the present invention, the information of the stamp pattern of the stamping means for stamping the sheet, the sheet, the stamp processing area and the stamp are provided. The stamping position is automatically determined based on the optical detection result of the unprocessable area, and the stamping process can be realized on the stamping process area without affecting the character information and the like of the stamping impossible area by the stamping pattern. It is possible to provide a method for stamping paper sheets.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a transporting means for transporting a postal matter having a stamp and an address label arranged adjacent to each other, a postal matter detecting means for detecting the postal matter conveyed by the transporting means, Area detecting means for detecting a stamp and an address label placed on the mail conveyed by the conveying means, imprinting means for imprinting in a predetermined imprinting pattern, information on the imprinting pattern of the imprinting means, and detecting the postal matter Control means for determining a stamping position based on the detection result of the means and the area detecting means, controlling the stamping means to execute the stamping with the stamping pattern on the stamp in an arrangement so as not to enter the address label for the mail. And a postal stamp processing device.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a postal matter conveyed by the conveying means is detected, and a stamp and an address label arranged on the postal matter are detected, and the stamping means of the stamping means for stamping the postal matter. The stamping position is determined based on the pattern information and the detection result of the postal matter, the stamp, and the address label, and the stamping is performed on the stamp by the stamping pattern by the stamping means so as not to enter the address label on the postal matter. This is a method of stamping mail.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the control means determines the stamping position based on the information of the stamping pattern of the stamping means and the detection results of the postal matter detecting means and the area detecting means. The stamp is stamped with the stamping pattern on the stamp in an arrangement that does not penetrate the mailing label for the postal matter, so that the stamping of the stamping pattern on the mailing label can be reliably avoided, and the influence of the stamping pattern on the mailing character information of the mailing label can be avoided. Since it does not occur, it is possible to improve the processing rate in the subsequent mail sorting processing.

According to the present invention, the stamping position is automatically determined based on the information of the stamping pattern of the stamping means for stamping the postal matter and the detection result of the postal matter, stamp and address label. In addition, it is possible to provide a postal stamping method capable of performing stamping on a stamp without causing the stamping pattern to affect the address character information of the address label.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a transporting means for transporting a mail having a stamp and an address label arranged adjacent to each other, a mail detecting means for detecting the mail transported by the transporting means, Stamp position detecting means for detecting a stamp arranged on a mail conveyed by the conveying means, address label position detecting means for detecting an address label arranged on the mail, and imprinting for imprinting in a predetermined imprint pattern Means, a stamping position is determined based on the information of the stamping pattern of the stamping means and the detection results of the postal matter detecting means, the stamp position detecting means and the address label position detecting means, and the stamping means is controlled to control the mailing. Control means for executing stamping by means of the stamping pattern on the stamp in an arrangement which does not enter the address label on the postal matter.

The invention according to claim 8 is a stamp for performing stamping on a postal matter by detecting a postal matter conveyed by the conveying means, optically detecting a stamp and an address label arranged on the postal matter. The stamping position is determined based on the information of the stamping pattern of the means and the postal matter, the stamp, and the detection result of the address label. A postal stamp processing method characterized by executing a postal stamp.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the control means uses the information of the stamp pattern of the stamp means and the optical detection results of the postal matter detecting means, the stamp position detecting means, and the stamp position detecting means. The stamping position is determined, and the stamping means is controlled to control the stamp so that the stamp does not enter the address label, so that the stamp is stamped with the stamp pattern on the stamp. Since the stamp pattern does not affect the character information and the like, the processing rate in the subsequent sorting process can be improved. Further, since the stamp and the address label are optically detected by the stamp position detecting means and the stamp position detecting means, that is, in a non-contact manner, the conveyance of the mail is not hindered.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, similarly to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the information on the stamp pattern of the stamping means for stamping the postal matter and the optical information of the postal matter, stamp and address label are provided. It is possible to provide a postal stamp processing method capable of automatically determining a stamping position based on a detection result and realizing a stamping process on a stamp without causing an influence of a stamping pattern on address character information or the like of an address label.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the postal stamp processing apparatus according to the fifth or seventh aspect, the control means includes information on an imprint pattern of the imprint means, and detection of the stamp position detecting means and the stamp position detecting means. On the basis of the result, the pattern of the stamp pattern is changed so that the stamp pattern does not enter the address label.

According to the present invention, the pattern is changed under the control of the control means so that the stamp pattern does not enter the address label, so that the stamp and the address label can be widely arranged in various arrangement states. Can respond.

The invention according to claim 10 is the invention according to claim 5 or 7.
In the postal stamp processing device described above, the control unit does not enter the address label based on the information of the stamp pattern of the stamp unit and the detection result of the stamp position detecting unit and the address label position detecting unit. In this manner, the imprinting with the imprinting pattern is performed at a high speed.

According to the present invention, the stamping by the stamping pattern is executed at a high speed under the control of the control means. Therefore, even when the interval between the stamp and the address label is small, the stamping pattern is applied to the address label. Invasion can be avoided.

[0025]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail.

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a stamping machine which is a mail stamping processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In this stamping machine, the postal matter P is detected from the supply section 1 in FIG. 1 on the transport path 2 by a stamp position detecting section 3 for detecting a stamp which is a stamp processing area, and an address label which is a stamp processing impossible area. Then, the labels pass through the address label position detecting unit 4 and the stamping unit 5 that performs the stamping process, and are sorted and collected by the sorting gate 6 by the sorting gate 6.

A first sensor 7 for detecting the passage of the postal matter P is provided at a stage preceding the stamp position detecting unit 3, and functions as a stamping start sensor for detecting the passage of the postal matter P before the stamping unit 5. A second sensor 8 is provided.

Further, downstream of the address label position detecting section 4, a branch gate 27, a forward transport section 28 and a reverse transport section 2 are provided.
9 is provided, and the forward transport unit 28 and the reverse transport unit 29 are further provided with a stamp position detecting unit 3A and an address label position detecting unit 4A.

As described above, the stamp position detecting section 3 and the address label position detecting section 4 on the upstream side and the stamp position detecting section 3A and the address label position detecting section 4B on the downstream side are provided separately. This is in order to correspond to the postal matter P which is conveyed in an unfixed position.

The stamp 5 is, for example, an ink jet type as shown in FIG. 2, and can change the print pattern Pt to a two-stage configuration or a parallel configuration.

As a method of detecting a stamp position by the stamp position detecting section 3, there are color detection and afterglow detection. First, the color detection will be described with reference to FIG.

First, light is radiated from the light source 11 to the search range of the postal matter P, and the reflected light is provided to the stamp position detecting unit 3.
The light is received by the color separation unit 12 and the stamp Pc is received by the color identification unit 13.
Color (red, blue, green) and the color width detector 1
In step 4, the color width is detected.

Next, a stamp Pc moving at a predetermined transport speed
From white (paper leaf) to colored (stamp Pc)
(A part of the stamp Pc) and a level signal that changes from colored to white (a lower end position of the stamp Pc) are detected by the stamp position detection unit 3, and the stamp Pc is obtained from the detection results. , The number of stamps Pc is also detected and stored in the storage unit 15 and sent to the control unit 30.

On the other hand, for a stamp Pc such as a commemorative stamp,
A special ink is used that emits light when exposed to ultraviolet light and then emits light for a while (afterglow).

For this reason, the postage stamp Pc is irradiated with ultraviolet rays, and the afterglow level of the light from the postage stamp Pc is detected by the postage stamp position detection unit 3 using a predetermined judgment level y, as shown in FIG. Perforations m at both ends of stamp Pc without any pattern
Can be obtained only at the position of the stamp Pc.
1. The lower end position X2 can be detected.

The address label position by the address label position detecting unit 4 (or the character position attached to the address label PL)
As shown in FIG. 5, the postal matter P conveyed by the conveying belt 2a constituting the conveying path 2 is irradiated with light, and the level difference of the reflected light between the sheet portion of the postal matter P and the address label PL is obtained. Can be detected. That is, since the address label PL portion has a higher light reflectance than the paper sheet portion, the image information of the postal matter P itself is imaged and binarized by a certain process to easily set the address label position X3. Can be detected.

In this case, the position of the address label PL is detected when the paper part of the mail P is dark, and when the paper part of the mail P is light, the label PL is attached. The character position of the address character or the like is detected.

In this manner, the stamp position (the upper end position X1,
After obtaining the lower end position X2) and the address label position X3, the control unit 30 adjusts the stamping position of the stamping unit 5 with respect to the mail P based on the upper end position X1, the lower end position X2, and the address label position X3.

FIG. 6 shows a block diagram of the stamping machine of this embodiment.

Next, the flow of processing in the case where an ink-jet type stamping unit 5 as shown in FIG. 2, for example, is used in the stamping machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, the printing pattern P of the stamping section 5 to be used
For t, for example, a two-stage configuration as shown in FIG. 2 is prepared.

When the postal matter P passes through the first sensor 7 and further passes through the stamp position detector 3, the stamp position detector 3
Is the upper end position X1 and the lower end position X2 by means as described above.
(Step S1).

The control unit 30 determines a default stamping start position (X1 + a) from the information of the upper end position X1 (step S2). In addition, the address label position detection unit 4
When the postal matter P passes, information on the position X3 of the address label PL is obtained by the means described above (step S3).

Next, the control unit 30 obtains the stamp Pc and the address label P from the information of the lower end position X2 and the position X3 of the address label PL.
The positional relationship of L is determined (step S4). If the stamp (postmark) by the print pattern Pt is likely to be applied to the address label PL as shown in FIG. 8, the print timing (print start position) a ( -X1 <a) is adjusted (for example, the stamping with the printing pattern Pt is performed at a speed higher than the normal speed) (step S5), and the stamp is stamped on the postal matter P as much as possible, and as shown in FIG. Adjust so as not to cover the label PL.

Next, the positional relationship between the stamp Pc and the address label PL is determined again (step S6). If it is still impossible to make a seal by avoiding the address label PL,
The print pattern Pt of the stamp section 5 is changed to two rows (step S7), and the postal matter P is stamped as shown in FIG. 10 (step S8).

In the case shown in FIG. 11 (X1 <X
3 <X2), the printing pattern Pt of the seal portion 5 is returned from two rows to normal two-stage printing, so that the address label PL is printed.
It is possible to avoid imprinting on the seal.

[0048]

According to the present invention, it is possible to reliably avoid the imprinting of the imprinting pattern on the area where the imprinting process cannot be performed, and to improve the processing rate in the subsequent sorting process. A processing method can be provided.

Further, according to the present invention, the stamping position is automatically determined based on the information of the stamping pattern of the stamping means and the detection result of the sheet, the stamping process area and the stamping impossible area,
It is possible to provide a sheet stamping processing method that can efficiently realize a stamping process on a stamping processing area without causing an influence of a stamping pattern on character information or the like in a stamping impossible area.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to execute stamping on stamps while reliably avoiding imprinting of stamping patterns on address labels, and to improve the processing rate in the subsequent sorting process. Can be provided.

Further, according to the present invention, based on the information of the stamp pattern of the stamp means and the detection result of mail, stamp, and the like,
It is possible to provide a mail processing method capable of automatically determining a stamping position and efficiently implementing a stamping process on a stamp without causing an influence of a stamping pattern on character information or the like of an address label.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a stamping machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a printing pattern of a stamping portion of the stamping machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a color detection operation of a stamp position detection unit in the stamping machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing afterglow detection of a stamp by a stamp position detection unit in the stamping machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which mail is conveyed in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a control system of the stamping machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a stamping operation of the stamping machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a stamping position of a stamping portion in a stamping machine according to an embodiment of the present invention with respect to a postal matter.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the stamping position of the stamping part in the stamping machine according to the embodiment of the present invention with respect to mail.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a stamping position when a printing pattern of a postal matter in a stamping portion of the stamping machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is changed.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing still another example of the stamping position of the stamping portion on the mail in the stamping machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 2 conveyance path 2a conveyance belt 3 stamp position detection unit 4 address label position detection unit 5 stamping unit 6 division gate 7 first sensor 8 second sensor 11 light source 12 color separation unit 13 color identification unit 14 color width detection unit 15 storage Part 30 Control part P Mail Pc Stamp

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A transporting means for transporting a paper sheet in which a stamping processing area and an imprinting processing disabled area are arranged adjacent to each other, and a paper sheet detecting means for detecting the paper sheet transported by the transporting means. Area detecting means for detecting a stamping processing area and a non-printing processing area arranged on a sheet conveyed by the conveying means; a stamping means for performing a stamping with a predetermined stamping pattern; and information on a stamping pattern of the stamping means. Determining the stamping position based on the detection results of the sheet detecting means and the area detecting means, and controlling the stamping means so that the stamping processing area is arranged so as not to enter the stamping impossible area for the sheet. And a control means for executing the imprinting on the paper by the imprinting pattern. 2. A stamping means for detecting a sheet conveyed by a conveying means, detecting a stamping process area and a stamping impossible area arranged on the sheet, and stamping the sheet. Imprint pattern information,
A stamping position is determined based on the detection result of the sheet, the stamping process area, and the stamping impossible area, and the stamping is performed on the stamping processing area in an arrangement such that the stamping unit does not enter the stamping impossible area for the sheet. A stamp processing method for a paper sheet, wherein stamping is performed by a pattern. 3. A transporting means for transporting a paper sheet in which a stamping processing area and an imprinting processing disabled area are arranged adjacent to each other, and a paper sheet detecting means for detecting the paper sheet transported by the transporting means. A stamping process area detecting means for optically detecting a stamping process area arranged on a sheet conveyed by the conveying means; and an optically detecting a stamping process impossible area arranged on the sheet. Imprinting process impossible area detecting means, imprinting means for performing imprinting with a predetermined imprinting pattern, information on the imprinting pattern of the imprinting means, and the paper sheet detecting means, imprinting process area detecting means and imprinting process impossible area detecting means A stamping position is determined based on the detection result, and the stamping means is controlled to control the stamping means to execute the stamping with the stamping pattern in the stamping processing area in an arrangement so as not to enter the stamping processing impossible area for the sheet. Paper sheet stamp processing apparatus characterized by comprising a means. 4. A paper sheet conveyed by the conveying means is detected, and a stamp processing area and a non-print processing area arranged on the paper sheet are optically detected, and the paper sheet is stamped. Information on the imprinting pattern of the imprinting means;
A stamping position is determined based on the detection result of the sheet, the stamping process area, and the stamping impossible area, and the stamping is performed on the stamping processing area in an arrangement such that the stamping unit does not enter the stamping impossible area for the sheet. A stamp processing method for a paper sheet, wherein stamping is performed by a pattern. 5. A transporting means for transporting a postal matter in which a stamp and an address label are arranged adjacent to each other, a postal matter detecting means for detecting a postal matter conveyed by the transporting means, and being transported by the transporting means. Area detecting means for detecting a stamp and an address label arranged on a postal matter, imprinting means for imprinting with a predetermined imprinting pattern, information on the imprinting pattern of the imprinting means, and information on the postal matter detecting means and the area detecting means Control means for determining an imprinting position based on the detection result and controlling the imprinting means to execute the imprinting on the stamp by the imprinting pattern on the postage in an arrangement not to enter the address label. Mail stamping processing device. 6. A stamping means for detecting a postal matter conveyed by a conveying means, detecting a stamp and an address label placed on the postal matter, and stamping the postal matter,
The stamping position is determined based on the detection result of the postal matter, the stamp and the address label, and the stamping is performed by the stamping pattern on the stamp in an arrangement that does not penetrate the mailing label by the stamping means. Postal stamp processing method. 7. A transport means for transporting a postal matter in which a stamp and an address label are arranged adjacent to each other, a postal matter detecting means for detecting a postal matter conveyed by the transporting means, and a transporting means by the transporting means. Stamp position detecting means for detecting a stamp disposed on a mail, address label position detecting means for detecting an address label disposed on the mail, stamping means for stamping in a predetermined stamping pattern, and stamping means The stamping position is determined based on the information of the stamping pattern and the detection result of the postal matter detecting means, the stamp position detecting means and the address label position detecting means, and the stamping means is controlled to control the addressing label for the mail. Control means for executing stamping on the stamp with the stamping pattern in an arrangement that does not enter the postal stamp. 8. A stamping pattern of a stamping means for stamping a postal matter by detecting a postal matter conveyed by a conveying means, optically detecting a stamp and an address label arranged on the postal matter. When,
The postal matter, the stamp, and the stamping position are determined based on the detection result of the address label, and the stamping means executes the stamping by the stamping pattern on the stamp in an arrangement that does not enter the address label for the postal matter. Postal stamp processing method. 9. The control unit is configured to form the stamp pattern into a shape that does not enter the address label based on the information of the stamp pattern of the stamp unit and the detection result of the stamp position detecting unit and the address label position detecting unit. 8. The postal stamp processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the pattern of the stamp pattern is changed. 10. The stamping pattern based on information of the stamping pattern of the stamping means and the detection result of the stamp position detecting means and the address label position detecting means so that the stamping pattern does not enter the address label. 8. The postal stamping apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the stamping is performed at a high speed.