JP2001219673A - Device for turning over pages and method of closing booklet-like medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for turning over pages which enables reduction of a failure of an operation of closing a booklet-like medium and decrease of a machine fault putting a customer to trouble. SOLUTION: This device is equipped with booklet-like medium closing means which close the booklet-like medium by combining the rotating operation of an arm 7, the rotating operation of a page turning-over roller 5 and an operation of carrying the medium. In the case when the booklet-like closing means having the higher priority fails in execution on the occasion of closing the medium, an operation for restoration is conducted and then closure is retried by the booklet-like medium closing means having the next priority.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a page changing apparatus for closing a spread booklet medium and a method for closing a booklet medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, a renewal page device is, for example, an ATM.
(Automated Tellers Machine) Provided on a passbook bookkeeping machine of an apparatus, a booklet-shaped medium is turned into a two-page spread, and one spread page is used.
Page is conveyed first along the medium conveying path, and is paged by a modified page roller rotatably provided at the tip end of an arm that rotates about a spindle crossing the medium conveying direction. We are turning over.

When a passbook is closed, the passbook is closed by turning over the inner sheet and the cover by a pager. However, since the cover is stiffer than the inner paper, the booklet medium may not be closed due to environmental conditions such as deterioration of the frictional force of the pager, changes in temperature and humidity, etc. Is called to process.

[0004]

In a conventional page-change device for a booklet medium, the properties of the medium, the deterioration of frictional force of the page-change roller, environmental conditions such as changes in temperature and humidity, etc. are considered. If the booklet-shaped medium cannot be closed, a staff member must be called for processing, and during that time, the machine is down and the customer is inconvenienced.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a page changing device and a booklet medium closing method which can reduce the number of failures in closing the booklet medium and reduce the machine down which causes trouble for customers. .

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a pagination apparatus according to the present invention comprises a rotating operation of an arm, a rotating operation of a pagination roller, and conveyance of a booklet medium. A booklet-type medium closing means for closing the booklet-type medium in combination with the operation, and when the booklet-type medium closing means having a higher priority is executed when the booklet-type medium is closed and fails, a recovery operation is performed. The retry is performed by a booklet-shaped medium closing means having the following priority.

In order to achieve the same object, in the booklet-type medium closing method of the present invention, the cover in one direction centering on the stitch satisfies 0 ° <θ <90 ° with respect to the medium transport direction. The booklet-shaped medium is conveyed in one direction by tilting the angle θ, and the booklet-shaped medium is closed.

Further, in order to achieve the same object, in the method for closing a booklet medium according to the present invention, the front end of the cover in one direction is brought into contact with the roller, and the roller is rotated to turn up the cover. Then, the booklet-shaped medium is conveyed in one direction to close the booklet-shaped medium.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Elements common to the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals. FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a part of a passbook bookkeeping machine according to an embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a page breaker. The passbook transport path 1 is provided with transport rollers 2a to 2c and 3a to 3c for transporting a passbook as a booklet-shaped medium therebetween. An actuator necessary for a passbook transaction, such as a print head 4, a new page roller 5, a magnetic head (not shown) and a page reading sensor, is arranged along the passbook transport path 1, and an end of the passbook transport path 1. The section is provided with a passbook insertion / ejection port (not shown).

The pager roller 5 comprises a high friction rubber portion 5a and a low friction resin portion 5b. As shown in FIG. 2, the shaft is rotatably supported at one end of an arm 7. 8 together with the gear 9. The other end of the arm 7 is fixed to the shaft 6, and both ends of the shaft 6 are rotatably supported by side frames (not shown).

The transport rollers 2a to 2c and 3a to 3c are disposed between the page rollers 5, and are fixed to shafts and rotatably supported by side frames.

The gear 9 meshes with a gear 12 rotatably provided on the shaft 6 via intermediate gears 10 and 11 (not shown) which rotate integrally with the arm 7. −
The roller 5 is adapted to rotate.

An arm rotating motor 15 is provided on the side frame.
And meshes with a gear (not shown) fixed to the end of the shaft 6 via a gear (not shown). When the arm rotation motor 15 is driven, the arm 7, the new page roller 5, and the intermediate gears 10 and 11 are rotated together with the shaft 6 in the direction of the arrow AB.

A gear 14 fixed to a shaft 13 meshes with the gear 12, and both ends of the shaft 13 are rotatably supported by side frames. The side frame is provided with a page motor 16 and a shaft 13 through a gear (not shown).
Gears (not shown) fixed to the ends of the gears.

When the page motor 16 is driven, the shaft 13
With the rotation of the gear 14, the gears 12, 11, 10, 9
The shaft 8 rotates through the arrow, and the page breaker 5 points to the arrow CD.
Rotate in the direction.

The passbook transport path 1 is provided with various sensors for detecting a passbook. In FIG. 1, the sensor 1 includes a light emitting sensor 17a and a light receiving sensor 17b according to the present invention.
7 is provided near the shaft 6.

FIG. 3 is a control block diagram of the page modification device. The control unit has a microprocessor 20 and a memory 21. The microprocessor 20 becomes a page-change processing section 20a, a first passbook closing processing section 20b, a second passbook closing processing section 20c, and a third passbook closing processing section 20d according to the steps of the control program.

The microprocessor 20 has a transport motor 2
2. The page-change motor 16 and the arm rotation motor 15 are connected through a motor driver circuit (not shown). The sensor 17 is connected to the microprocessor 20. The transfer motor 22, the page change motor 16, and the arm rotation motor 15 are stepping motors.

The memory 21 has a microprocessor 20
A roller retreat position storage area 21a, a page turning position storage area 21b, and a passbook closing position storage area 21c which are referred to when the arm rotating motor 15 is driven are provided.

In the roller retreat position storage area 21a, a value corresponding to a roller retreat position for retreating the page breaker 5 from the passbook transport path 1 is stored. When the page is turned, the page turning position is stored in the page turning position storage area 21b.
A value corresponding to the page turning position for positioning the roller 5 is stored. In the passbook close position storage area 21c, a value corresponding to the passbook close position for positioning the page breaker 5 when closing the passbook is stored.

The microprocessor 20 reads each value, and drives the arm rotation motor 15 until the value obtained by adding / subtracting the current value becomes 0. Normally, the new page roller 5 is stopped at the roller retracted position.

For example, if the microprocessor 20
In the case of the page processing unit 20a, the contents of the roller retreat position storage area 21a and the page turning position storage area 21b are read out, and the roller retreat position is read from the contents of the page turning position storage area 21b. The arm rotation motor 15 is driven until the value obtained by subtracting the contents of the storage area 21a becomes zero.

When the driving of the arm rotation motor 15 is stopped, the page breaker 5 is positioned at the page turning position.

When the microprocessor 20 becomes the first passbook closing processing unit 20b and the second passbook closing processing unit 20c, the values necessary for the operation are read from the memory 21 and the arm rotation mode is executed. Drive the motor 15;

When closing the passbook, the microprocessor 20
Usually becomes the first passbook closing processing unit 20b, but if it is not successful, it becomes the second passbook closing processing unit 20c and closes the passbook. If the second passbook closing processor 20c does not succeed, the third passbook closing processor 20d closes the passbook.

Next, a description will be given of an operation for changing a page and an operation for closing a passbook.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the page break, showing the operation of the microprocessor 20. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the page modification operation.

When a certain page of the passbook becomes full and the microprocessor 20 detects the need for a new page, the microprocessor 20 performs a new page operation.

In step S1, the transport motor 22 is driven.
As shown in FIG.
Move to the new page position.

In step S2, as shown in FIG. 4B, the arm rotation motor 15 is driven to move the arm 7 to the arrow B.
Then, the page breaker 5 is positioned at the page turning position, and the page breaker 5 is brought into contact with one of the pages, ie, the inner sheet 23a.

In step S3, as shown in FIG. 4C, the page feed motor 16 is driven to rotate the page feed roller 5 in the direction of arrow D, and the inner sheet 23a is bent and turned. increase.

In step S4, as shown in FIG. 4D, the arm rotating motor 15 is driven to move the arm 7 to the arrow A.
In the direction of the arrow to position the new page roller 5 at the roller retracted position.

In step S5, as shown in FIG. 4E, the transport motor 22 is driven, the passbook 23 is moved in the direction of arrow E, and the inner sheet 23a is turned.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart (1) showing the passbook closing operation, showing the operation of the microprocessor 20 (first passbook closing processing unit). FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram (1) of the passbook closing operation, and FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the recovery operation.

In step S1, as shown in FIG. 7A, the arm rotating motor 15 is driven to move the arm 7 to the arrow B.
In the direction of the arrow, and moves the page breaker 5 from the roller retracted position to the passbook closed position.

In step S2, as shown in FIG. 7 (B), the transport motor 22 is driven to move the two-page spread passbook 23 in the direction of arrow E, and the optical path of the sensor 17 is cut off (sensor on). Position at the page position. At this time, the booklet-shaped medium 23 is stopped at a position where the cover 23b comes into contact with the page breaker 5.

In step S3, as shown in FIG. 7C, the arm rotation motor 15 is driven to move the arm 7 to the arrow A.
In the direction of the arrow to position the new page roller 5 at the roller retracted position. At this time, the cover 23b is inclined by an angle θ satisfying 0 ° <θ <90 ° with respect to the medium transport path about the binding line. In addition, since the optical path of the sensor 17 is open (sensor off), it can be determined that the cover 23b of the passbook 23 has rotated together with the pagination roller 5 at the binding line.

In step S4, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, the transport motor 22 is driven to open the two-page spread
3 is moved in the direction of arrow E, and the passbook 23 is closed.

As shown in FIG. 10A, when the front end of the passbook is curled, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the arm 7 is turned in the direction of arrow A in step S3. As described above, there is a case where the inner sheet is swung or the inner sheet is turned up as shown by a broken line.

In this case, since the optical path of the sensor 17 is interrupted (sensor ON), it can be determined that the passbook closing has failed. Therefore, the transport motor 22 is driven to move the passbook 23 in the direction of arrow F in step S1. Return to the state.

Thereafter, the microprocessor 20 performs a passbook closing operation as a second passbook closing processing unit.
The operation of the passbook closing processing unit is basically the same as the page change operation, except for the steps such as page check.

The microprocessor 20 has an arm rotation mode.
By driving the motor 15 to position the arm 7 at the page turning position, the new pager 5 comes into contact with the cover which failed to close the passbook, and the new pager 5 is rotated and the passbook 23 is rotated. Is moved in the direction of arrow E toward the page breaker 5, and the passbook 23 is closed.

If the cover 20 is too tight to close the passbook 23 even if the microprocessor 20 has performed the revising operation a predetermined number of times as the second passbook closing processing unit, The third passbook closing processing unit performs a passbook closing operation. The failure in closing the passbook can be determined from the fact that the optical path of the sensor 17 is blocked (sensor ON).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart (2) showing the passbook closing operation, and shows the operation of the microprocessor 20 (third passbook closing processing unit). FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram (2) of the passbook closing operation.

In step S1, as shown in FIG. 9A, the arm rotation motor 15 is driven to move the arm 7 to the arrow B.
To move the page breaker 5 from the roller retracted position to the page turning position, and drive the transport motor 22 to move the spread passbook 23 in the direction of arrow E. Then, the front end face of the passbook in the transport direction is brought into contact with the page breaker 5.

In step S2, as shown in FIG. 9 (B), the pagination motor 16 is driven to rotate the pagination roller 5 in the direction of arrow D and the arm rotation motor. TA15
To rotate the arm 7 in the direction of arrow A. At this time, the cover 23b of the passbook 23 rotates together with the page breaker 5 while bending. As a result, the cover 23b is shown in FIG.
As shown in (C), the angle θ that satisfies 0 ° <θ <90 ° with respect to the medium transport path around the stitch.

In step S3, since the optical path of the sensor 17 is open (sensor off), it can be determined that the cover 23b of the passbook 23 has been rotated together with the page breaker 5 at the binding position, and thereafter, the transport module The spreader 23 is moved in the direction of the arrow E by driving the spreader 22 and the passbook 23 is closed.

In this embodiment, the microprocessor is provided with the first, second, and third passbook closing processors, but the combination of the first passbook closing processor and the second passbook closing processor is provided. Alternatively, a combination of the second passbook closing processor and the third passbook closing processor, or a combination of the first passbook closing processor and the third passbook closing processor may be performed.

[0049]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects.

A booklet-like medium closing means for closing the booklet-like medium by combining the arm rotating operation, the rotation of the page breaker, and the booklet-like medium conveying operation is provided. If the booklet-type medium closing means having a higher priority is executed and the operation fails, the recovery operation is performed, and then the retry is performed by the booklet-type medium closing means having the next priority. Even when the booklet medium is difficult to close due to environmental conditions such as deterioration of frictional force of the pager roller, changes in temperature and humidity, etc., the probability of the closing operation of the booklet medium can be increased, and the machine down time can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to provide a modified page device that improves services to customers.

Further, as a method of closing the booklet-shaped medium, the cover on one side with respect to the stitch is set at 0 ° with respect to the medium conveying direction.
By tilting the angle θ that satisfies <θ <90 °, the booklet-shaped medium is conveyed in one direction to close the booklet-shaped medium, so that the processing time is short, the properties of the medium, and the frictional force of the pager. The booklet-shaped medium can be closed with a high probability without depending on unstable factors such as environmental conditions such as deterioration of temperature, changes in temperature and humidity.

Further, as a method of closing the booklet-shaped medium, the front end of the cover in one direction is brought into contact with a roller, and the roller is rotated to turn up the cover, and the booklet-shaped medium is conveyed in one direction, and the booklet is closed. By closing the medium, the processing time is short, and even if the cover is strong, it is forcibly turned up as in the case of the cover, so that there is an effect that the reliability is the highest.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a part of a passbook entry machine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a page breaker.

FIG. 3 is a control block diagram of the page breaker.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a page change operation.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a page change operation.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart (1) showing a passbook closing operation.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram (1) of a passbook closing operation.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart (2) showing a passbook closing operation.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram (2) of a passbook closing operation.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a recovery operation.

[Explanation of symbols]

 5 Modified page roller 7 Arm 17 Sensor

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An arm which turns a booklet-shaped medium into a spread form and conveys the medium along a medium conveyance path from one spread page surface first and rotates about a support shaft intersecting the medium conveyance direction. A page changing device for turning a page by a page changing roller rotatably provided at a front end portion, comprising: a rotating operation of the arm; a rotating operation of the page changing roller; and the booklet. A booklet-type medium closing means for closing the booklet-type medium in combination with the transporting operation of the sheet-like medium, and executing a high-priority booklet-type medium closing means when closing the booklet-like medium, and performing a recovery operation in the case of failure. And a retry by a booklet-shaped medium closing means having the next priority. 2. The booklet-shaped medium closing means contacts the front edge of the cover on the one side of the double-page spread by contacting the new page roller to rotate the arm. The one cover is positioned at 0 ° <θ <90 with respect to the medium transport path around the stitch.
2. The page reforming device according to claim 1, wherein the booklet-shaped medium is conveyed to the arm shaft side and closed by inclining to an angle .theta. 3. The booklet-shaped medium closing means contacts the leading edge of the cover on the side of the one-page spread page with the pagination roller, rotates the pagination roller, and rotates the pagination roller. The arm is rotated, and the one cover sheet is set at an angle θ satisfying 0 ° <θ <90 ° with respect to the medium transport path around the binding line.
2. The page reforming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the booklet-shaped medium is conveyed to the arm shaft side and closed. 4. A booklet-medium closing method for closing a booklet-shaped medium that conveys a binding of a booklet-shaped medium opened in a two-page spread direction in a direction intersecting with a medium conveying direction and closing the booklet-shaped medium. A booklet-like medium closing method wherein the booklet-like medium is closed by inclining the cover in one direction at an angle θ satisfying 0 ° <θ <90 ° with respect to the medium carrying direction, and conveying the booklet-like medium in one direction. Method. 5. A booklet-like medium closing method in which a binding of a booklet-like medium opened in a two-page spread direction is conveyed in one direction crossing the medium conveyance direction and closed, and the front end of the cover in one direction is rolled. A booklet-like medium closing method, wherein the booklet-like medium is closed by rolling up a cover by rotating a roller and transporting the booklet-like medium in one direction.