JP2002167100A - Bundle processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bundle processing device capable of automatically selecting and processing a bundle in a package substance and enhancing a processing efficiency. SOLUTION: A bundle unsealing taking out machine 2 unseals an inputted packaged substance, takes out a bundle therein and automatically selects and processes a bundle of papers and a dummy bundle Q through a bundle selection sensor 22. After the dummy bundle Q discriminated that it is not a bundle T of papers by the bundle selection sensor 22 is cut out on a bundle conveyor 21, it is transferred onto a dummy bundle conveyor 34 by a pusher 35. Thereby, only the bundle T of papers can be fed to a detail inspection machine.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bundle processing device for taking out a bundle in a package in which a predetermined number of bundles of paper sheets are stacked and packed and sends the bundle to a predetermined processing unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a packaging apparatus in which a predetermined number of bundles of paper sheets are collected and packaged with a packaging material. In this wrapping apparatus, when the number of bundles to be wrapped is less than a prescribed number, a dummy bundle having the same size and the same weight as a bundle of paper sheets is replenished. That is, a package bundled by this type of packaging apparatus may include a dummy bundle in addition to a bundle of paper sheets.

For this reason, in the step of inspecting the bundle in the package, the package is opened manually by the operator, and only the bundle of paper sheets is manually input into the inspection device by the operator, and the package is inspected. The dummy bundle contained therein was stored in a predetermined storage location manually by an operator.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional method, in order to inspect a bundle, it is necessary for an operator to manually open the package, take out only the bundle inside, and manually input the bundle into the inspection device. In addition, since it was necessary to manually remove and store the dummy bundle, the operation was troublesome, and it took a lot of time to process a large number of bundles.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a bundle processing apparatus capable of automatically sorting and processing bundles in a package and improving processing efficiency. is there.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a bundle processing apparatus according to the present invention receives a package in which a predetermined number of bundles of paper sheets are stacked and packaged, and removes the bundle in the package. It is to be taken out and sent to a predetermined processing unit, and a conveying unit for conveying the bundle taken out of the package toward the processing unit, and the bundle conveyed via the conveying unit is a bundle of paper sheets. A discriminating unit for discriminating whether or not the dummy bundle is not a bundle of paper sheets through the discriminating unit.

According to the above-mentioned invention, when the bundle taken out of the package is a dummy bundle which is not a bundle of paper sheets, the dummy bundle is automatically removed from the conveying means toward the processing section.
For this reason, only the bundle of paper sheets in the package can be automatically and selectively sent to the processing unit, and there is no need to manually separate the bundle of paper sheets and the dummy bundle, thereby improving the processing efficiency of the apparatus. Can be improved.

According to the invention described above, the storage means for temporarily storing the dummy bundle eliminated by the elimination means for reuse, and the operation of the dummy bundle stored in the storage means based on the operation history of the elimination means. Counting means, determining means for determining whether or not the number of dummy bundles stored in the storage means without being reused exceeds a predetermined number,
On the condition that this judging means judges that the number of dummy bundles has exceeded the prescribed number, the storage device further comprises a housing means for housing the dummy bundles eliminated by the excluding means. Thus, a sufficient number of dummy bundles for reuse can be stored in the storage unit, and an excess dummy bundle can be stored in the storage unit.

Further, according to the invention described above, there is further provided a display means for displaying to the operator that the number of dummy bundles stored in the storage means is insufficient.

Further, according to the above-mentioned invention, it is characterized by further comprising a replenishing means for replenishing the missing dummy bundle.

That is, the operator replenishes the dummy bundle in the storage section via the replenishing means in accordance with the guidance by the display means.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 schematically shows a perspective view of a sheet processing apparatus 1.

The paper sheet processing apparatus 1 receives a package in which a predetermined number of bundles of paper sheets are bound and packed, and the package is opened, the bundle is taken out, and the bundle is taken out. Unsealed bundle unloader 2 that inspects the state of the bundle and sends it out to the subsequent processing machine
And release the binding of the bundle sent from the unsealed bundle removal machine 2, inspect the sheets one by one, and bind the inspected reusable sheets again by a predetermined number to form a bundle. A plurality of detailed inspection machines 7 (processing units) and an inspection and packaging machine for inspecting the state of the bundle bound by each of the detailed inspection machines 7, accumulating a predetermined number of the bundles, and packaging again with a heat-shrinkable film-like packaging material. 3 is provided.

One end of the unsealed bundle unloader 2 and one end of the inspection and packaging machine 3 are connected by a conveyor 4, and a main conveyor 5 extends from substantially the center of the conveyor 4. Each detailed inspection machine 7 is connected via a plurality of sub-conveyors 6 branched from the main conveyor 5, respectively.

However, the package put in through the unsealed bundle unloader 2 of the sheet processing apparatus 1 is broken here, the bundle is taken out, and the state of the unpacked bundle is inspected. It is sent out. The bundle sent out from the unsealed bundle removal machine 2 is supplied to a predetermined detailed inspection machine 7 via a conveyor 4, a main conveyor 5, and a sub-conveyor 6. The bundle supplied to the detailed inspection machine 7 is released from binding, and the sheets are taken out one by one and inspected. Only a predetermined number of sheets determined to be reusable as a result of the inspection are accumulated. And unite again. The bundle that has been subjected to the detailed inspection bound by the detailed inspection machine 7 is sent to the inspection and packaging machine 3 via the sub-conveyor 6, the main conveyor 5, and the conveyor 4. The state of the bundle sent to the inspection and packaging machine 3 is inspected here, a predetermined number is collected, and the bundle is again packaged with a packaging material. When the number of bundles to be packed by the inspection and packaging machine 3 is less than the predetermined number, the insufficient dummy bundle Q (described later) is loaded in the package.

FIG. 2 shows a package F to be fed into the sheet processing apparatus 1 via the unsealed bundle unloader 2 or an inspection and packaging machine 3.
2 shows a perspective view of a package F taken out of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 via a sheet. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a bundle T of paper sheets P packed in the package F, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the dummy bundle Q shown in FIG.

A bundle T of paper sheets P shown in FIG.
The bundles H obtained by sealing 0 sheets P with small bands k are collected in 10 bundles along the direction in which the sheets P are collected, and two large bands K (vertical bands K1
And a horizontal band K2).

The package F shown in FIG. 2 is a bundle T shown in FIG.
Are arranged in two rows of five each along the transverse direction of the paper sheet P so that the stacking direction of the paper sheets P is along the vertical direction, and are formed by packaging with a heat-shrinkable packaging material f. . Labels L on which attribute information of the package F is converted into a bar code and printed are attached to two locations on the upper surface of the package F and a pair of side surfaces facing each other. On the label L attached to the pair of side surfaces, predetermined character information for visual confirmation by an operator is printed in addition to the barcode.

Further, the dummy bundle Q shown in FIG. 4 is loaded in the package F instead of the bundle T in order to adjust the appearance of the package F when the bundle T to be packaged as the package F is less than 10 bundles. The outer dimensions and weight are set to be substantially the same as those of the bundle T. The dummy bundle Q is formed of a resin block and has two through holes q1 and q2. When the dummy bundle Q is loaded in the package F, the dummy bundle Q is arranged such that its two through holes q1 and q2 extend in the vertical direction.

Hereinafter, the unsealed bundle unloader 2 functioning as the bundle processing apparatus of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 shows the internal configuration of the unsealed bundle removal machine 2 in detail. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control system for controlling the processing operation of the dummy bundle Q by the unsealed bundle removal machine 2. 7 and 8 are flowcharts for explaining the processing operation of the unsealed bundle removal machine 2.

As shown in FIG. 5, the unsealed bundle removal machine 2 includes:
The above-mentioned package F is fed in the direction indicated by the arrow a in the drawing from the preceding process (not shown) (step 1 in FIG. 7). In the package F, ten bundles T of the above-described paper sheets are usually housed side by side, but a dummy bundle Q may be included in addition to the bundle T in some cases.

The package F loaded into the unsealed bundle removal machine 2
The barcode of the label L attached to the upper surface of the package F is read via the barcode reader 11 disposed above the transport position of the package F (step 2). As the barcode information of the label L attached to the package F, the number of dummy bundles Q in the package F,
Package F, such as whether bundle T in package F has been inspected in detail
The information about the attribute of is recorded.

The package F loaded into the unsealed bundle unloading machine 2 passes through a dummy bundle counting unit 12 arranged near the bar code reading unit 11 to receive a dummy bundle included in the package F. The number of Q is counted (step 3). The dummy bundle counting unit 12 includes a plurality of sensors each having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit that are opposed to each other so as to sandwich the transport position of the package F up and down, and the optical axis of each sensor passes through the dummy bundle Q. The dummy bundle Q is counted by passing through the holes q1 and q2. That is, since the packaging material f of the package F is made of a transparent film, the dummy bundle Q having the through holes q1 and q2 can pass through the optical axis of each sensor, whereas the bundle T of paper sheets is Since the light cannot pass through the optical axis, the dummy bundle Q in the package F can be detected by this difference.

The bar code information on the attribute of the package F read through the bar code reading unit 11 and the number of the dummy bundles Q included in the package F counted through the dummy bundle counting unit 12 are The control unit (not shown) of the sort processing apparatus 1 checks the attribute information of the package F inputted from an external control device (not shown) when the package F is inserted (steps 2 and 3).

The package F that has passed through the barcode reading unit 11 and the dummy bundle counting unit 12 is rotated by 90 degrees in the transport posture by the package rotating unit 13, and is sent to the puncture unit 15 via the buffer unit 14. Sent in.

At this time, as a result of the comparison in Steps 2 and 3, the package F for which it is determined that the data does not match or that the data cannot be read is transferred to the package rotating unit 13. At this point, after stopping the device, it is taken out of the machine by the operator. The package F taken out of the machine is opened by a manual operation of the operator (step 4), the bundle T being taken out is taken out, and after a predetermined correction process is performed, the bundle T is passed through a bundle input unit 33 described later. To be re-introduced into the unsealed bundle removal machine 2.

On the other hand, as a result of the collation in steps 2 and 3, only the package F in which all data match is rotated by 90 degrees by the package rotating unit 13 (step 5) and sent to the subsequent processing step. .

In the wrapping part 15, the packaging material f of the package F is
The package is opened so as to be divided into two between the bundles of the rows (step 6). The five bundles with the packaging material f, which has been opened by the opening portion 15, are gripped by a bundle holding device (not shown) and transferred from the opening portion 15 onto an adjacent five-bundle rotating portion 17.
At this time, the five bundles are transferred to the five-bundle rotating unit 17 with their postures changed such that the stacking direction of the paper sheets is oriented in the horizontal direction and the broken surface without the packaging material f is oriented downward.

The five bundles (indicated by the broken lines in the drawing) transferred to the five-bundle rotating unit 17 after the posture has been changed in this way are rotated 90 degrees by the five-bundle rotating unit 17 (step 7) (see FIG. 7). (The posture shown by the solid line) The packaging material f covering the five bundles is adsorbed and removed by the packaging material removing unit 16 provided above the five bundle rotating unit 17 (step 8). The packaging material f removed by the packaging material removal unit 16 is discharged as it is outside the machine.

The five bundles that have been transferred to the five-bundle rotating unit 17 and from which the packaging material f has been removed are bundled into a bundle cutout unit 18 disposed downstream thereof.
Is moved in the same posture. The bundle cutout unit 18 grasps the five bundles one by one by a bundle grasping device (not shown), picks up the bundles, and transfers the bundles one by one onto the bundle conveyor 21 (conveying means) arranged adjacently (step 9). At this time, the posture of the bundle T transferred onto the bundle conveyor 21 is further 90 degrees.
The paper sheet P is turned over, and the posture is changed so that a surface including an edge along the longitudinal direction of the paper sheet P is parallel to the conveyance surface. When the dummy bundle Q is transferred onto the bundle conveyor 21, 2
The two holes q1 and q2 are placed on the bundle conveyor 21 so as to extend in a direction parallel to the transport surface and transverse to the transport direction. The bundle T or the dummy bundle Q in the package F is
At the time of transfer above, they are completely separated into bundles.

The bundle T or the dummy bundle Q transferred on the bundle conveyor 21 with its posture changed is identified by the bundle identification sensor 22 (determining means) as to whether or not it is the dummy bundle Q (step 10). The bundle identification sensor 22 is composed of a transmission type photoelectric sensor group including a light emitting unit 22a and a light receiving unit 22b on both sides of the bundle conveyor 21 so as to face each other. It has a book optical axis. The bundle identification sensor 22 detects whether or not the bundle T (or the dummy bundle Q) conveyed via the bundle conveyor 21 is the dummy bundle Q depending on whether or not the plurality of optical axes are blocked.

The bundle T determined to be a bundle of paper sheets by the bundle identification sensor 22 is transferred onto another bundle conveyor 23 adjacent to the downstream side of the bundle conveyor 21 in the transport direction and further transported. . The bundle T being conveyed via the bundle conveyor 23 is the appearance inspection unit 2 disposed above the bundle conveyor 23.
4, the upper surface, that is, the surface including the edge along the longitudinal direction of the paper sheet P is photographed, and the image of the upper surface is captured.

The appearance inspection unit 24 inspects whether or not the number of the small bands k, that is, the number of the small bundles H is a prescribed number from the captured image of the upper surface of the bundle T, and binds the bundle T. It is checked whether or not the position of the large band K is at a specified position (step 11).
When the position of the large band K is detected by the appearance inspection unit 24, the position of the large band K is detected by, for example, shining light on the upper surface of the bundle T and detecting the position of the large band boundary from the difference in the amount of reflected light. Also,
When counting the number of small bands k, that is, the number of small bundles H in the appearance inspection unit 24, the number of boundaries of the small band k is detected, and the number of small bands k, that is, the number of small bundles H is counted.

As a result of the inspection by the appearance inspection unit 24, the large band K
Is wound at a specified position and the number of the small bands k is determined to be the specified number.
Is transported to a bundle conveyor 29 in which the transport direction is changed by 90 degrees in the same posture. Then, the normal bundle T passes through the large band bonding portion 27, where the large band K of the bundle T is heat-bonded at a predetermined position, that is, a planned cutting position (step 12). The bundle T that has passed through the large-band bonding unit 27 is transferred onto a bundle rotating unit 30 provided adjacent to the end of the bundle conveyor 29, where the conveying posture is changed by 90 degrees, and Is transferred onto the supply conveyor 5a in the upper stage. The bundle T transferred on the supply conveyor 5a is sent to a predetermined detailed inspection machine 7 via a predetermined sub-conveyor 6 (Step 13).

On the other hand, the bundle T conveyed to the end of the bundle conveyor 23 is inspected by the visual inspection unit 24 (step 1).
As a result of 1), it is determined that the number of the small bands k does not match the prescribed number or that the large band K is an abnormal bundle whose position is shifted from the prescribed position (excluded bundle). ) Is transferred onto a lifter 32 arranged adjacent to the end of the bundle conveyor 23. The rejected bundle transferred onto the lifter 32 is lowered to a predetermined height position by lowering the lifter 32, and is disposed below the bundle conveyor 23 in parallel with the belt conveyor 23. It is accumulated on the exclusion bundle accumulation unit 31 (step 14). The excluded bundle accumulating unit 31 can accumulate a maximum of 10 excluded bundles T.

The exclusion bundles accumulated on the exclusion bundle accumulation section 31 are taken out of the device by opening an unillustrated cover of the tear-off bundle ejection device 2 as appropriate. Any of the exclusion bundles on the exclusion bundle accumulation unit 31 can be taken out via a cover. The operator can visually check the abnormal state of the exclusion bundle T taken out from the exclusion bundle accumulation unit 31, that is, the number of the small bands k and the position of the large band K in the exclusion bundle T, and correct the abnormal state. In this case, a manual correction is made on the spot (step 15). For example, when the position of the large band K is shifted, the operator corrects the position of the large band K on the spot.

The corrected bundle T, which has been taken out of the machine by the operator and whose abnormal portion has been corrected, is removed from the bundle B.
1 is manually loaded by an operator onto a belt-conveying type bundle input section 33 (supply means) extending close to and above the rejection bundle accumulating section 31 (step 1).
6). The input of the bundle T to the bundle input unit 33 is performed via a cover (not shown) of the above-described excluded bundle accumulating unit 31, or dedicated to the bundle input unit 33 provided separately from the cover of the excluded bundle accumulating unit 31. This is performed via a cover (not shown). In any case, the operator corrects the rejected bundle T taken out from the rejected bundle accumulating unit 31 on the spot, and returns the corrected bundle T to the inside of the machine via the bundle input unit 33 without moving the work place. Can be put in.

When the operator corrects the rejected bundle and completes the re-insertion operation, the operator closes the cover (not shown) of the bundle input unit 33 and presses the manual insertion switch 53 described later. When the manual input switch is pressed by the operator in this way, the operation mode of the sealed bundle unloader 2 is switched to the manual input mode, and the operation of cutting out the bundle T by the bundle cutting unit 18 is interrupted. The corrected bundle T input through 33 is transferred onto the bundle conveyor 21 and processed preferentially. The bundle T thus transferred from the bundle input unit 33 onto the bundle conveyor 21 is similarly confirmed by the bundle identification sensor 22 to be not the dummy bundle Q (step 10), and then the bundle cutout unit 18 (Steps 11 to 13).

When all the bundles T in the bundle loading section 33 are transferred onto the bundle conveyor 21 and passed through the end of the bundle conveyor 21, the operation mode of the opened bundle unloader 2 is automatically changed to the manual loading mode. Is switched to the standard mode, the bundle T cutting operation by the bundle cutting unit 18 is restarted, and the normal processing operation is restarted.

That is, the above-described steps 1 to 1
6, the package F put into the unsealed bundle removal machine 2
Can be automatically opened, and all the bundles T included in the package F can be selectively and automatically taken out and sent to the detailed inspection machine 7.

By the way, in the process of step 10,
The dummy bundle Q determined by the bundle identification sensor 22 to be not the bundle T of paper sheets, or the dummy bundle Q loaded on the bundle conveyor 21 via the bundle loading unit 33 as described later is FIG. The processing is performed according to the flowchart of FIG. 8 under the control of the control unit 50 (determination means) shown in FIG.

The bundle conveyor 21 via the bundle identification sensor 22
When the upper dummy bundle Q is detected, a pusher 35 described later is used.
The sheet processing apparatus 1 based on the operation history of the (exclusion means)
The total number of the dummy bundles Q taken in is counted by the counter 51 (step 17). Then, based on the counting result of step 17, it is determined whether or not the number of dummy bundles Q in use in the sheet processing apparatus 1 exceeds a predetermined number set in advance (step 18). This prescribed number may be set to the maximum number that can be stored in the sheet processing apparatus 1, or may be set to a number sufficient for circulating use in the sheet processing apparatus 1, or may be set arbitrarily.

If it is determined in step 18 that the number of dummy bundles Q does not exceed the specified number (step 18; N
O), after the dummy bundle Q is conveyed to near the end of the bundle conveyor 21, it is pushed out and transferred onto the dummy bundle conveyor 34 by the pusher 35 arranged adjacent to the bundle conveyor 21 (step). 19). The dummy bundle conveyor 34 is inclined downward toward the downstream side in the transport direction,
In addition, they are disposed substantially parallel to the bundle conveyor 21. The dummy bundle Q transferred onto the dummy bundle conveyor 34 is conveyed downward via the dummy bundle conveyor 34 and is placed on a dummy bundle buffer conveyor 38 (storage means) provided adjacent to the end of the dummy bundle conveyor 34. (Step 2
0). The dummy bundle Q accumulated on the dummy bundle buffer conveyor 38 in this manner is supplied to the inspection and packaging machine 3 as required.
Sent to

The above-mentioned bundle conveyor 29 and dummy bundle buffer conveyor 38 are composed of the unsealed bundle unloader 2 and the inspection and packaging machine 3.
The dummy bundle buffer conveyor 38 has a terminal extending to the inspection and packaging machine 3. Therefore, the dummy bundle Q removed by the pusher 35 of the unsealed bundle removal machine 2 is directly sent to the inspection and packaging machine 3 without being sent to the main conveyor 5.
Will be sent to

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 18 that the number of dummy bundles Q is full beyond the specified number (step 18; YES), it is determined on the bundle conveyor 21 that the bundles are dummy bundles. The dummy bundle Q is further pushed over the dummy bundle conveyor 34 by the pusher 35 and is stored in the dummy bundle storage box 36 (storage means) disposed below the dummy bundle conveyor 34 (step 2).
1). The dummy bundle storage box 36 is provided so as to be movable at an arbitrary position, and is moved to the vicinity of the above-described bundle input unit 33 as necessary. When the dummy bundle Q is insufficient for the entire sheet processing apparatus 1, the dummy bundle Q can be appropriately supplied via the bundle input unit 33.

That is, when a relatively large amount of dummy bundles Q are used in the inspection and packaging machine 3, the required number of dummy bundles Q stored on the dummy bundle buffer conveyor 38 may be insufficient (step 22; YES). . in this case,
The control unit 50 displays that the dummy bundle Q is insufficient through the display panel 52 (display means), and urges the operator to supply the dummy bundle Q (step 23).

In such a case, the operator replenishes the dummy bundle Q taken out of the dummy bundle storage box 36 through the bundle input section 33 of the opened bundle take-out machine 2 (step 2).
4). Then, the manual input switch 53 is operated by the operator.
On the condition that is pressed, the operation mode of the unsealed bundle unloader 2 is switched to the dummy bundle insertion mode.

When the operation mode of the unsealed bundle unloader 2 is switched to the dummy bundle insertion mode, the operation of cutting out the bundle T by the bundle cutting unit 18 is interrupted, and the dummy bundle inserted through the bundle insertion unit 33 is inserted. The processing of Q is started, and the dummy bundle Q on the bundle input unit 33 is transferred onto the bundle conveyor 21. After the dummy bundle Q transferred from the bundle input unit 33 onto the bundle conveyor 21 is confirmed to be the dummy bundle Q by the bundle identification sensor 22, the dummy bundle Q is transferred onto the dummy bundle conveyor 34 and transported. Then, it is sent onto the dummy bundle buffer conveyor 38.

When all the dummy bundles Q input through the bundle input unit 33 are transferred onto the dummy bundle conveyor 34, the operation mode of the opened bundle unloader 2 is automatically switched to the standard mode. The operation of cutting out the bundle T by the bundle cutting unit 18 is restarted, and the normal processing operation is restarted. In this way, the dummy bundle Q is circulated and used in the sheet processing apparatus 1.

As described above, according to the unsealed bundle unloader 2 of the present embodiment, the bundle that has been unwrapped and removed from the package F is determined through the bundle identification sensor 22, and the bundle T of paper sheets is discriminated. The dummy bundle Q, which is determined not to be, is automatically excluded from the transport path. For this reason, it is possible to reliably send only the bundle T of the paper sheets in the package F to the subsequent detailed inspection machine 7, and it is not necessary for the operator to manually separate the bundle as in the conventional case, and the processing efficiency is reduced. Can be improved.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but can be variously modified within the scope of the present invention.

[0053]

As described above, the bundle processing apparatus of the present invention has the above-described configuration and operation, so that the bundle in the package can be automatically selected and processed, thereby improving the processing efficiency. Can be done.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a sheet processing apparatus including a bundle processing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a package to be put into the sheet processing apparatus of FIG. 1;

3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a bundle of paper sheets packed in the package shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a dummy bundle loaded in a package instead of the bundle of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a detailed configuration of an unsealed bundle unloader as a bundle processing device of the present invention incorporated in the sheet processing device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control system for controlling the processing operation of the dummy bundle in the unsealed bundle ejector of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a processing operation by the unsealed bundle removal machine of FIG. 5;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the processing operation by the unsealing bundle removal machine together with FIG. 7;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Paper-sheet processing apparatus, 2 ... Unsealed bundle removal machine, 3 ... Inspection and packaging machine, 4 ... Conveyor, 5 ... Main conveyor, 6 ... Sub-conveyor, 7 ... Detailed inspection machine, 15 ... Unsealed part, 18 ... Bundle cut-out section, 21, 23: Bundle conveyor, 22: Bundle identification sensor, 33: Bundle input section, 34: Dummy bundle conveyor, 35: Pusher, 36: Dummy bundle storage box, 38: Dummy bundle buffer conveyor, 50 ... Control unit, 51: counter, 52: display panel, 53: manual switch, F: package, Q: dummy bundle, T: bundle.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A bundle processing device for receiving a package in which a predetermined number of bundles of paper sheets are stacked and packed, taking out the bundle in the package, and sending the bundle to a predetermined processing unit, wherein the bundle is removed from the package. Transport means for transporting the bundle to the processing unit; determining means for determining whether or not the bundle transported via the transport means is a bundle of paper sheets; A removing unit for removing, from the transport unit, a dummy bundle determined to be not a leaf bundle. 2. A storing means for temporarily storing a dummy bundle rejected by the rejecting means for reuse, a number of dummy bundles stored in the storing means being counted from an operation history of the rejecting means, and Determining means for determining whether or not the number of dummy bundles stored in the storage means without being used has exceeded a predetermined number, and determining that the number of dummy bundles has exceeded the predetermined number by this determining means. The bundle processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a storage unit configured to store the dummy bundle removed by the removal unit, on condition that the determination is made. 3. The bundle processing apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising display means for displaying to an operator that the number of dummy bundles stored in said storage means is insufficient. 4. The bundle processing apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising a replenishing means for replenishing the missing dummy bundle.