JP2011129043A - Paper sheet handling device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a paper sheet handling device adapted not to deliver a wrong paper sheet when temporarily storing an inserted paper sheet and then delivering the inserted paper sheet. <P>SOLUTION: The paper sheet handling device includes a conveying path for conveying paper sheets; a paper sheet insertion part for taking in inserted paper sheets; a paper sheet delivery part for delivering the paper sheets to be delivered; and a paper sheet storage part for temporarily storing the paper sheets to be stored and the inserted paper sheets. The paper sheet handling device further includes a means for determining whether the paper sheet delivered from the paper sheet storage part is the inserted paper sheet when going to deliver the inserted paper sheet temporarily stored in the paper sheet storage part, and delivering only the inserted paper sheets, or a means for preventing the inserted paper sheets from entering between the storage wall and the stored paper sheets stacked on a stage in the paper sheet storage part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a paper sheet processing apparatus, and can be applied to an apparatus that processes, for example, railway commuter passes.

  As a paper sheet processing apparatus for processing paper sheets such as commuter passes and boarding tickets used in conventional railways, there is a ticket issuing apparatus described in Patent Document 1.

  Here, as an example, an example will be described in which the ticket issuing device described in Patent Document 1 is applied to a process of issuing a reserved seat ticket to a passenger having a shinkansen commuter pass. In addition, the ticket issuing device includes a hopper unit (“hopper unit 24” in Patent Document 1) that stores a commuter pass original ticket that is not printed or magnetically recorded. When doing so, the original ticket of the commuter pass stored in the hopper is printed and magnetically recorded to issue a ticket.

  In the ticket issuing device, when a commuter pass is inserted from a passenger into the inserter unit, the magnetic data of the commuter pass is read into the magnetic lead unit, and if there is no problem (for example, if the remaining number of times and the remaining period are valid). The inserted commuter pass is temporarily held in the hopper section described above.

  Thereafter, when the designated seat is confirmed by a button operation or the like by the passenger, a new designated seat ticket is created in the ticket issuing device (created by printing and applying magnetic data to the roll paper), and the above-mentioned hopper unit It is discharged from the outlet of the inserter unit together with the reserved commuter pass. Thereafter, the reserved seat ticket and commuter pass are withdrawn from the outlet by the passenger.

JP 2004-318680 A

  As in the hopper section described above in Patent Document 1, a unit for storing commuter pass original tickets is usually provided with a stage on which a large number of commuter pass original tickets are placed, and a storage wall is arranged along the track of the stage. Has been. Then, the stage is lifted, and the ticket placed at the top is brought into contact with a pickup roller placed above the stage, thereby being fed out to the transport path in the apparatus.

  And the clearance gap is provided so that the load at the time of a stage operation | movement may be reduced between the storage wall which accommodates a commuter pass, and a commuter pass. Therefore, when the commuter pass inserted by the passenger is sent to the hopper section in which the commuter pass is stored for temporary holding, the inserted commuter pass may enter the gap.

  For example, if a commuter pass inserted by a passenger has a deformation such as a curl (bend), it becomes easier to enter the gap, and the inserted commuter pass may not be accurately stacked on the original pass of the commuter pass. . In this case, the next time the ticket issuing device performs the operation of paying out the inserted commuter pass from the hopper, the pickup roller contacts the commuter pass original ticket, not the inserted commuter pass. There is a risk that the original commuter pass will be paid out.

  Therefore, there is a demand for a paper sheet processing apparatus that temporarily holds inserted paper sheets and that does not discharge erroneous paper sheets when attempting to discharge the inserted paper sheets.

  The paper sheet processing apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention takes in the transport path for transporting the paper sheet and the inserted paper sheet inserted by the operator in the paper sheet processing apparatus, and puts it on the transport path. A paper sheet insertion section that feeds out, a paper sheet discharge section that discharges paper sheets to be discharged that are transported on the transport path to the operator, and storage and operation of stored paper sheets to be stored In a paper sheet processing apparatus comprising a paper sheet storage unit that temporarily stores inserted paper sheets inserted by a person, (1) the paper sheet storage unit is (1-1) one or more sheets A stage for accumulating paper sheets and moving up and down; and (1-2) a roller disposed above the stage, wherein the paper sheets are accumulated on the stage in the paper sheet storage unit. When the paper sheet is fed out onto the conveyance path, the paper sheet that is brought into contact with the stage being raised is stored in the paper sheet. (1-3) a pair of rollers, and in the paper sheet storage unit, when storing the paper sheet storing the inserted paper sheet transported on the transport path, The inserted paper sheet is sandwiched and taken in, placed on the storage paper sheets accumulated on the stage, and when the paper sheet is fed out, the paper sheet conveyed by the pickup roller is fed out onto the conveying path. A carry-in / out roller, (1-4) one or a plurality of storage walls arranged along a trajectory in which the stage moves up and down, and (1-5) an end of storage paper sheets stacked on the stage. And a clearance reducing portion for reducing a clearance between the storage wall and the storage wall on the front side in the direction in which the inserted paper sheet enters the paper sheet storage portion from the carry-in / out roller.

  The paper sheet processing apparatus of the second aspect of the present invention takes in the transport path for transporting the paper sheet and the inserted paper sheet inserted by the operator in the paper sheet processing apparatus and puts it on the transport path. A paper sheet insertion section that feeds out, a paper sheet discharge section that discharges paper sheets to be discharged that are transported on the transport path to the operator, and storage and operation of stored paper sheets to be stored In a paper sheet processing apparatus comprising a paper sheet storage unit that temporarily stores inserted paper sheets inserted by a person, (1) the paper sheet storage unit is (1-1) one or more sheets A stage for accumulating paper sheets and moving up and down; and (1-2) a roller disposed above the stage, wherein the paper sheets are accumulated on the stage in the paper sheet storage unit. When the paper sheet is fed out onto the conveyance path, the paper sheet that is brought into contact with the stage being raised is stored in the paper sheet. (1-3) a pair of rollers, and in the paper sheet storage unit, when storing the paper sheet storing the inserted paper sheet transported on the transport path, The inserted paper sheet is sandwiched and taken in, placed on the storage paper sheets accumulated on the stage, and when the paper sheet is fed out, the paper sheet conveyed by the pickup roller is fed out onto the conveying path. A carry-in / out roller, (1-4) one or a plurality of storage walls arranged along a trajectory in which the stage moves up and down, and (1-5) the insertion from the carry-in / out roller to the paper sheet storage unit. A pressing plate that presses an end of the storing paper sheets accumulated on the stage in the direction of the storing wall on the front side in the direction in which the paper enters, and (1-6) the pressing plate, Press the end of the stored paper sheets collected on the stage. And having a drive mechanism for operating to.

  The paper sheet processing apparatus according to the third aspect of the present invention takes in the transport path for transporting the paper sheet and the inserted paper sheet inserted by the operator in the paper sheet processing apparatus, and puts it on the transport path. A paper sheet insertion section that feeds out, a paper sheet discharge section that discharges paper sheets to be discharged that are transported on the transport path to the operator, and storage and operation of stored paper sheets to be stored A paper sheet storage unit that temporarily stores inserted paper sheets inserted by a user, and the magnetic data recorded in the magnetic recording area of the paper sheets to be processed are read in the paper sheet processing apparatus. In a paper sheet processing apparatus including a magnetic data reading unit and a control unit that controls the operation of each unit of the paper sheet processing apparatus, (1) the sheet storage unit is (1-1) one or more sheets And a stage that moves up and down and (1-2) a roller disposed above the stage In the paper sheet storage unit, when the paper sheets accumulated on the stage are fed out on the conveyance path, the paper sheets that are raised and contacted with the stage are moved to the paper sheets. A pick-up roller transported in a paper storage section, and (1-3) a pair of rollers, in which the paper sheet storage for storing the inserted paper sheet transported on the transport path in the paper storage section Occasionally, the inserted paper sheets are sandwiched and taken in, placed on the storage paper sheets accumulated on the stage, and when the paper sheets are fed, the paper sheets transported by the pickup roller are placed on the transport path. A carrying-in / out roller that feeds out, and (1-4) one or a plurality of storage walls arranged along a trajectory in which the stage moves up and down, (2) the control unit includes (2-1) the above Insert the paper sheet temporarily into the paper sheet storage section. After holding, when the inserted paper sheet is fed out from the paper sheet storage part to the transport path and discharged by the paper sheet discharge part, it is fed out from the paper sheet storage part to the transport path. Magnetic data is read by the magnetic data reading unit for the fed paper sheets that have been selected, and it is determined whether or not the fed paper sheets are the insertion paper sheets according to the read result. And (2-2) discharging the fed paper sheet from the paper sheet discharging section only when the determining means determines that the fed paper sheet is the inserted paper sheet. It has a feeding paper sheet processing control means for performing control.

  According to the present invention, in a paper sheet processing apparatus, when an inserted paper sheet is temporarily reserved and an attempt is made to discharge the inserted paper sheet, an erroneous paper sheet is not discharged.

It is a schematic side view of the paper sheet processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the hopper part which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic side view at the time of an insertion ticket entering between a storage wall and a storage ticket in the hopper part which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is the flowchart explaining the process of the insertion ticket in the paper sheet processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the hopper part which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic side view in case the hopper part which concerns on 2nd Embodiment is a ticket delivery time. It is a schematic side view of the hopper part which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a schematic side view in case the hopper part which concerns on 3rd Embodiment is a ticket delivery time. It is a schematic side view of the hopper part which concerns on 4th Embodiment. In the hopper part which concerns on 4th Embodiment, it is a schematic side view in case a ticket press board presses a storage ticket. It is a schematic side view of the hopper part which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a schematic side view in case the hopper part which concerns on 5th Embodiment is a ticket delivery time. It is a schematic side view of the hopper part which concerns on 6th Embodiment. It is a schematic side view in case the hopper part concerning a 6th embodiment is at the time of ticket delivery. It is a schematic side view of the hopper part which concerns on 7th Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the hopper part which concerns on 8th Embodiment.

(A) First Embodiment Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a paper sheet processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(A-1) Configuration of First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a paper sheet processing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment.

  The paper sheet processing apparatus 1 is provided in an automatic ticket machine (not shown), and issues tickets such as ordinary tickets, commuter tickets, reserved seat tickets, and the like.

  The paper sheet processing apparatus 1 includes a hopper unit 10, an inserter unit 20, a conveyance path 30, a printing unit 40, roll papers 51 and 52, and a magnetic unit 60.

  The paper sheet processing apparatus 1 can be applied in hardware almost the same as an existing ticket issuing apparatus. For example, as the hopper unit 10, the inserter unit 20, the conveyance path 30, the printing unit 40, the roll papers 51 and 52, and the magnetic unit 60, those described above in Patent Document 1 can be applied.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 includes a control unit that controls the operation of each component, and the processing of the control unit is performed as described in Patent Document 1. It is different from the device. Details of the processing of the control unit mounted on the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 will be described later.

  In the following description, a person who performs an operation such as inserting a ticket into the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 or removing a ticket discharged by the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 is referred to as an “operator”.

  Next, each component of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 will be described.

  The conveyance path 30 conveys a ticket to be processed in the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 under the control of the control unit.

  The inserter unit 20 takes in a ticket inserted by the operator or discharges the ticket to the operator. The inserter unit 20 takes in the ticket inserted by the operator, sends it to the transport path 30, and discharges the ticket to the operator when the ticket to be discharged to the operator is sent from the transport path 30.

  The printing part 40 prints on the ticket currently conveyed on the conveyance path 30 according to control of a control part.

  The magnetic unit 60 magnetically records data in the magnetic recording area of the ticket conveyed on the conveyance path 30 or the magnetic recording area of the ticket conveyed on the conveyance path 30 according to the control of the control unit. Data (hereinafter referred to as “magnetic data”) is read, and a magnetic write unit 61 for magnetic recording on a ticket and a magnetic lead unit 62 for reading the magnetic data of the ticket are provided.

  The hopper unit 10 stores a commuter pass original ticket on which printing and magnetic recording are not performed, and feeds the commuter pass original ticket onto the conveyance path 30 in accordance with the control of the control unit. Further, the hopper unit 10 stores the commuter pass inserted in the inserter unit 20 by the operator in order to temporarily hold it under the control of the control unit, and then pays it out.

  In the following description, the original pass of the commuter pass stored in the hopper unit 10 is referred to as a storage ticket CS. In addition, a commuter pass inserted by the operator into the inserter unit 20 and temporarily held in the hopper unit 10 is referred to as an inserted ticket CI. Moreover, in this embodiment, a storage ticket and an insertion ticket are demonstrated as what is a commuter pass of the same shape and material.

  Although the shape and material of the commuter pass stored in the hopper unit 10 are not limited, in this embodiment, as an example, using a material such as PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) used as a commuter pass in an existing railway, The description will be made assuming that the sheet is a rectangular sheet.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of the hopper unit 10.

  In the hopper unit 10, a hopper stage 104 having a rectangular upper surface that can be operated in a vertical direction by a driving source (not shown) is disposed, and one or more storage tickets CS are stacked on the upper surface of the hopper stage 104. .

  On each surface around the track of the hopper stage 104, a storage wall is arranged. In other words, the hopper stage 104 operates in the up-down direction inside a square cylinder constituted by four storage walls. In FIG. 2, the storage wall 105a is arranged on the right side of the hopper stage 104 and the storage wall 105b is arranged on the left side, but the illustration of the storage walls on the near side and the back side is omitted. In the hopper unit 10, the storage walls may be provided on all surfaces (four surfaces) around the track of the hopper stage 104, or some of the surfaces may be replaced with a bar shape or the like that prevents the ticket from falling. Also good.

  Further, in the hopper unit 10, a ticket is taken in and out by a feed roller 101, a reverse roller 102 and a pickup roller 103.

  In the following description, regarding the rotation direction of each roller, the rotation direction when storing a ticket in the hopper unit 10 is referred to as “storage direction”, and the rotation direction when paying out the ticket from the hopper unit 10 is referred to as “feeding direction”. Shall be called.

  The feed roller 101 and the reverse roller 102 are disposed so as to face each other as shown in FIG. 2, and are rollers for inserting and removing a ticket such as an insertion ticket CI or a storage ticket CS in the hopper unit 10.

  In the hopper unit 10, when storing the ticket sent from the transport path 30, the ticket sent from the transport path 30 is sandwiched between the feed roller 101 and the reverse roller 102 and rotated in the storing direction. Then, it is taken into the hopper 10 and placed on the top storage ticket CS. In the hopper unit 10, when the ticket is stored, the position of the hopper stage 104 is adjusted so that the distance between the ticket placed on the top of the hopper stage 104 and the pickup roller 103 is kept at a predetermined distance. ing.

  In the hopper unit 10, when a ticket stored in the hopper unit 10 is paid out (hereinafter referred to as “when the ticket is paid out”), the hopper unit 10 continues until the top ticket on the hopper stage 104 touches the pickup roller 103. Stage 104 rises. Then, the pickup roller 103 rotates in the feeding direction, and sends the uppermost ticket on the hopper stage 104 in the direction of the feed roller 101 and the reverse roller 102. The feed roller 101 rotates in the feeding direction, sandwiches the ticket sent by the pickup roller 103 with the reverse roller 102, and feeds it onto the conveyance path 30.

  Note that the reverse roller 102 can rotate only in the storage direction, and does not rotate in the opposite direction.

  As shown in FIG. 2, when viewed from the position where the feed roller 101 is on the left side and the hopper stage 104 is on the right side, the pickup roller 103 is rotated clockwise. In this case, the feed roller 101 rotates in the feeding direction clockwise and the storage direction rotates counterclockwise. Further, in this case, the reverse roller 102 rotates in the retracted direction clockwise.

  In the hopper unit 10, when the hopper stage 104 moves up and down, the dimension of the inner wall of the storage wall is adjusted so that a gap is generated in order to reduce friction between the storage wall and the end of the storage ticket CS. For this reason, when the insertion ticket CI is stored in the hopper unit 10, a part or all of the insertion ticket CI may enter the gap.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of the hopper unit 10 when the insertion ticket CI enters between the storage ticket CS and the storage wall 105a in the hopper unit 10.

  When the insertion ticket CI is stored in the hopper unit 10 (hereinafter referred to as “when the ticket is stored”), the insertion ticket CI is sandwiched between the feed roller 101 and the reverse roller 102 and taken in. It will approach toward the storage wall 105a on the back side when viewed from the roller 101. For this reason, the insertion ticket CI may not be correctly stacked on the storage ticket CS, and a part or all of the insertion ticket CI may enter a gap formed between the storage wall 105a and the storage ticket CS as shown in FIG. is there.

  In the hopper unit 10, as shown in FIG. 3, when the insertion ticket CI is next dropped out in a gap formed between the storage wall 105a and the storage ticket CS, Even if the hopper stage 104 is raised, it is not the insertion ticket CI but the storage ticket CS that comes into contact with the pickup roller 103, so that the storage ticket CS is fed out onto the transport path 30 and discharged from the inserter unit 20. End up.

  In the paper sheet processing apparatus 1, when the insertion ticket CI temporarily held in the hopper unit 10 is to be discharged under the control of the control unit, the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 is fed out from the hopper unit 10 by the magnetic lead unit 62 of the magnetic unit 60. An attempt is made to read the magnetic data of the issued ticket, and it is determined whether the issued ticket is a correct ticket (inserted ticket CI) or an incorrect ticket (storage ticket CS) according to the reading result.

  And in the control part of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1, when it is determined that the ticket fed from the hopper unit 10 is a correct ticket (inserted ticket CI), a normal operation such as discharging is performed, When it is determined that the ticket is wrong (storage ticket CS), an alarm may be notified to an operator or a staff member by an alarm notification means (not shown) without discharging. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 may be further provided with alarm notification means such as a speaker for outputting sound, a lamp, a display display, and the like. After the alarm notification, it is necessary to manually remove the insertion ticket CI from the hopper unit 10 by an operator or a staff member.

  In the control unit of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1, as a method for determining whether or not the ticket to be ejected is the insertion ticket CI, for example, the determination may be made according to whether or not the magnetic data can be read. . Since the inserted ticket CI has already been issued, some magnetic data is written, but since the storage ticket CS is an original ticket as described above, no magnetic data has been written yet. Therefore, in the control unit of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1, if the magnetic data of the ticket to be discharged can be read, the ticket is an inserted ticket CI, and if not, the ticket is not an inserted ticket CI (that is, a storage ticket). CS).

  In addition to the method of determining whether or not the ticket to be ejected is the inserted ticket CI, the control unit of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 reads the magnetic data of the inserted ticket CI before storing it. It may be determined by other processing methods, such as comparing with previously read information when discharging.

(A-2) Operation of the First Embodiment Next, the operation of storing and discharging the inserted ticket in the paper sheet processing apparatus of the first embodiment having the above configuration will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the process performed by the control unit of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 when the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 processes the insertion ticket.

  First, when the insertion ticket CI is inserted into the inserter unit 20 by the operator (S101), the insertion ticket CI is transported on the transport path 30 by the control of the control unit of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1, and the hopper unit 10 and is taken into the hopper unit 10 by the feed roller 101 and the reverse roller 102 and temporarily stored (S102).

  When the insertion of the inserted ticket CI is completed, the control unit of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 notifies the control unit (not shown) of the automatic ticket vending machine on which the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 is mounted (S103), Thereafter, it is assumed that the control unit of the automatic ticket vending machine has notified the control unit of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 of the discharge instruction of the inserted ticket CI (S104).

  Upon notification of the discharge instruction, the control unit of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 controls each component in the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 and discharges the inserted ticket CI temporarily held in the hopper unit 10. Operation starts. Then, the hopper stage 104 is raised, and the ticket touching the pickup roller 103 is separated and fed out onto the conveyance path 30 (S105). In this case, when the inserted ticket CI is correctly placed on the storage ticket CS at the time of the above-described step S102, the ticket paid out in step S105 becomes the inserted ticket CI. On the other hand, when the inserted ticket CI falls into the gap between the storage wall 105a and the end of the storage ticket CS at the time of step S102 described above, the ticket delivered in step S105 becomes the storage ticket CS.

  Next, the magnetic read unit 62 attempts to read magnetism about the ticket fed out on the conveyance path 30 (S106), and the control unit of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 determines whether it is an inserted ticket CI. Is performed (S107).

  In the above-described step S107, when it is determined that the ticket that has been paid out is the inserted ticket CI, the ticket is transported to the inserter unit 20 and discharged, for example, and a predetermined normal process is performed ( S108).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S107 described above that the ticket that has been paid out is a ticket that is not an insertion ticket CI (that is, a storage ticket CS), the discharge of the ticket is stopped, and a predetermined alarm notification means An alarm is notified to an operator, a staff member, or the like (S109).

(A-3) Effects of First Embodiment According to the first embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  In the paper sheet processing apparatus 1, when the insertion ticket CI temporarily held in the hopper unit 10 is to be discharged under the control of the control unit, the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 is fed out from the hopper unit 10 by the magnetic lead unit 62 of the magnetic unit 60. Attempts to read the magnetic data of the issued ticket, and only when the inserted ticket CI can be determined, the paid-out ticket is discharged. Thereby, for example, even if the inserted ticket CI is erroneously left in the hopper, an error can be detected, and the storage ticket CS is not discharged, and a highly reliable device can be expected.

(B) Second Embodiment Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the paper sheet handling machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(B-1) Configuration and Operation of Second Embodiment A schematic side view of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1A of the second embodiment can also be shown using FIG.

  In the paper sheet processing apparatus 1A of the second embodiment, the hopper unit 10 of the first embodiment is simply replaced with the hopper unit 10A, and thus the description of the other configurations is omitted.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic side view of the hopper portion 10A. FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of the hopper unit 10A when the stage auxiliary plate 106 is raised when a stored ticket is paid out.

  In the hopper unit 10A, a stage auxiliary plate 106, which is a rectangular plate, is disposed on the back side of the hopper stage 104 as viewed from the feed roller 101 so as to be parallel to the storage wall 105a. The lower end of the stage auxiliary plate 106 is fixed to the upper surface of the hopper stage 104.

  The stage auxiliary plate 106 has two rectangular partition plates 107 a and 107 b arranged in parallel with the upper surface of the hopper stage 104, and one end of the partition plates 107 a and 107 b is fixed to the stage auxiliary plate 106. Has been. In FIG. 5, the number of the partition plates 107 is described as two, but the number is not limited.

  Further, the partition plates 107a and 107b need to have a size and shape that do not touch the pickup roller 103 even when the hopper stage 104 is lifted as shown in FIG. Further, it is desirable to provide a gap between the stage auxiliary plate 106 and the storage wall 105a so as not to hinder the hopper stage 104 from moving up and down.

  The material of the stage auxiliary plate 106 and the partition plates 107a and 107b is not limited. For example, a resin such as plastic, a metal, or the like can be used.

  In the hopper unit 10A, when the inserted ticket CI is inserted between the feed roller 101 and the reverse roller 102 when the ticket is stored, a part of the inserted ticket CI is inserted into the gap between the stored ticket CS and the stage auxiliary plate 106. Is inserted, the end of the insertion ticket CI hits either the partition plates 107a and 107b or the stage auxiliary plate 106, and does not enter any further. In the hopper portion 10A, even when the end of the insertion ticket CI hits either the partition plates 107a, 107b or the hopper stage 104, when the hopper stage 104 is lifted at the time of ticket feeding, the insertion ticket CI The positions of the partition plates 107 a and 107 b are adjusted so that the touches the pickup roller 103.

  Vertical distance from the upper surface of the hopper stage 104 to the partition plate 107b, vertical distance from the partition plate 107b to the partition plate 107a, from the partition plate 107a to the top storage ticket CS (the maximum number of storage tickets CS It is desirable that the vertical intervals in the case of accumulation are adjusted so as to be equal to or less than a predetermined interval. For example, even if a part of the insertion ticket CI enters between the partition plate 107a and the end of the storage ticket CS and the end of the insertion ticket CI comes into contact with the partition plate 107, the hopper stage 104 rises in that state. In this case, it is desirable that the above-described interval is adjusted so that the storage ticket CS touches the pickup roller 103. For example, when the longitudinal dimension of each of the insertion ticket CI and the storage ticket CS is 85 mm, and the pickup roller 103 is normally in contact with the vicinity of the center of the storage ticket CS (insertion ticket CI), the above intervals are respectively It is desirable to be 30 mm or less.

  In FIGS. 5 and 6, the partition plates 107 a and 107 b are used. However, as long as the gap between the storage ticket CS and the stage auxiliary plate 106 can be filled, other shapes (for example, one or a plurality of shapes) are used. May be applied.

(B-2) Effects of Second Embodiment According to the second embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  By providing the stage auxiliary plate 106 and the partition plate 107 on the hopper stage 104, the insertion ticket CI comes into contact with the pickup roller 103 even if the insertion ticket CI enters the gap between the storage ticket CS and the stage auxiliary plate 106. . Thereby, in the hopper part 10A, when trying to pay out the insertion ticket CI, the storage ticket CS can be prevented from being drawn out by mistake, and the reliability of the apparatus can be improved.

(C) Third Embodiment Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the paper sheet handling machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(C-1) Configuration and Operation of Third Embodiment A schematic side view of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1B of the third embodiment can also be shown using FIG.

  In the paper sheet processing apparatus 1B of the third embodiment, only the hopper unit 10 of the first embodiment is replaced with the hopper unit 10B, and thus the description of other configurations is omitted.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of the hopper portion 10B of the third embodiment.

  The hopper unit 10B is different from the hopper unit 10 of the first embodiment in that a ticket stopper mechanism 108 is provided. Since other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted.

  The ticket stopper mechanism 108 is configured to operate the ticket stopper 108a and a ticket stopper 108a, which is a rectangular plate that fills a gap between the storage wall 105a and the storage ticket CS when the ticket is stored and prevents the ticket from falling into the gap. As a driving source, a solenoid 108b and a spring 108c are provided. The ticket stopper mechanism 108 is provided with links 108d and 108e for transmitting the operations of the solenoid 108b and the spring 108c to the ticket stopper 108a.

  The storage wall 105a is arranged so as not to hinder the operation of the ticket stopper mechanism 108.

  Although the material of the ticket stopper 108a and the links 108d and 108e is not limited, for example, a resin such as plastic or a metal can be used.

  The shape of the ticket stopper 108a may be a rectangular plate shape as described above. However, when the ticket is stored, the gap between the storage wall 105a and the storage ticket CS is filled to prevent falling into the gap. If possible, the shape is not limited to a triangular plate or the like.

  In the ticket stopper mechanism 108, when the solenoid 108b is energized and driven in accordance with control of a control unit (not shown), the ticket stopper 108a operates in the direction of the storage ticket CS, and fills the gap between the storage ticket CS. On the other hand, when the energization of the solenoid 108b is finished and the driving is finished, the ticket stopper 108a is moved away from the storage ticket CS by the contraction force of the spring 108c so as not to prevent the hopper stage 104 from being raised.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example for realizing the operation of the ticket stopper 108a as described above using the solenoid 108b and the spring 108c as drive sources.

  The solenoid 108b and the spring 108c are connected via a link 108d. Although not shown in FIG. 7, the ends of the solenoid 108b and the spring 108c on the side not connected to the link 108d are fixed to any part in the sheet processing apparatus 1B. ing.

  When the solenoid 108b is energized and driven based on the control of a control unit (not shown), the link 108d is drawn to the back side when viewed from the feed roller 101, and in the state where the solenoid 108b is not energized, the link 108d is connected to the spring 108c. With the contracting force, it is drawn toward the near side as viewed from the feed roller 101.

  The link 108d and the ticket stopper 108a are connected via an L-shaped link 108e. A link 108e and a ticket stopper 108a are rotatably connected to each end of the link 108e. Further, the link 108e rotates around the rotation axis 108f at the L-shaped corner. Although not shown in FIG. 7, the rotating shaft 108f is fixed to any part in the paper sheet processing apparatus 1B. That is, the link 108e rotates about the rotation shaft 108f in the direction according to the operation of the link 108d.

  FIG. 8 is a schematic side view of the case where the hopper unit 10B is at the time of paying out a ticket (a state before the hopper stage 104 is raised).

  When the solenoid 108b is energized and driven, the link 108e rotates in the clockwise direction in FIGS. 7 and 8, and the ticket stopper 108a operates in the direction of the storage ticket CS. On the other hand, when the energization of the solenoid 108b is stopped and the driving is ended, the link 108e rotates in the counterclockwise direction in FIGS. 7 and 8, and the ticket stopper 108a operates in a direction away from the storage ticket CS.

  In the hopper unit 10B, when the ticket is stored, the solenoid 108b in the ticket stopper mechanism 108 is driven, the ticket stopper 108a is moved in the direction of the storage ticket CS, and the gap between the storage wall 105a and the storage ticket CS is filled and inserted. The ticket CI is prevented from falling into the gap.

  On the other hand, in the hopper portion 10B when the ticket is paid out, the solenoid 108b in the ticket stopper mechanism 108 is not energized, and the ticket stopper 108a is operated in the direction opposite to the stored ticket CS, thereby preventing the hopper stage 104 from being raised. I try not to be.

  In the third embodiment, in the ticket stopper mechanism 108, the solenoid 108b and the spring 108c are used as a drive source for operating the ticket stopper 108a. However, only the solenoid 108b may be used. In the above description, the driving force of the solenoid 108b is transmitted to the ticket stopper 108a via the links 108d and 108e. However, the ticket stopper 108a may be directly connected to the solenoid 108b. Thus, in the ticket stopper mechanism 108, the mechanism for driving the ticket stopper 108a is not limited to the example of FIG.

(C-2) Effects of Third Embodiment According to the third embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  By providing the ticket stopper 108a operated by the solenoid 108b in the hopper portion 10B, the inserted ticket CI does not enter the gap between the storage ticket CS and the storage wall 105a accumulated on the hopper stage 104. As a result, even if the hopper stage 104 is raised when the ticket is paid out, the inserted ticket CI is brought into contact with the pickup roller 103, thereby preventing the storage ticket CS from being drawn out by mistake and improving the reliability of the apparatus. be able to.

(D) Fourth Embodiment Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the paper sheet handling machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(D-1) Configuration and Operation of Fourth Embodiment A schematic side view of a sheet processing apparatus 1C of the fourth embodiment can also be shown using FIG.

  In the sheet processing apparatus 1C according to the fourth embodiment, the hopper unit 10 according to the first embodiment is merely replaced with the hopper unit 10C, and the description of other configurations is omitted.

  FIG. 9 is a schematic side view of the hopper portion 10C of this embodiment.

  The hopper unit 10C presses the storage ticket CS from the storage wall 105b toward the storage wall 105a, abuts the storage ticket CS against the storage wall 105a, and a gap between the end of the storage ticket CS and the storage wall 105a. It differs from the hopper part 10 of 1st Embodiment by the point provided with the ticket press part 109 which eliminates. Since other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted.

  The ticket pressing unit 109 uses the ticket pressing plate 109a, which is a square plate that presses the storage ticket CS in the direction of the storage wall 105a from the storage wall 105b side, and the rotation operation of the reverse roller 102 to change the ticket pressing unit 110. A mechanism to operate is provided.

  Although the material of the ticket pressing part 109 is not limited, for example, resin such as plastic, metal, or the like can be used. The shape of the ticket pressing plate 109a may be a rectangular plate shape as described above, but the shape is not limited to a triangular plate or the like as long as the storage ticket CS can be pressed.

  In addition, the storage wall 105b shall be arrange | positioned so that operation | movement of the ticket press part 109 may not be prevented.

  The ticket pressing portion 109 has a link portion 109b that connects the ticket pressing plate 109a and the reverse roller 102 to each other.

  The reverse roller 102 is provided with a link pin 102a at a portion deviated from the rotation axis of the reverse roller 102, and the reverse roller 102 and the link portion 109b of the ticket pressing plate 109a are rotatably connected using the link pin 102a. Has been.

  As described above, the reverse roller 102 and the ticket pressing portion 109 (link portion 109b) are rotatably connected to operate the ticket pressing portion 109 (ticket pressing plate 109a) as the reverse roller 102 rotates. The mechanism to make is comprised.

  FIG. 10 is a schematic side view when the ticket pressing plate 109a presses the storage ticket CS in the hopper portion 10C.

  The ticket pressing plate 109a of the ticket pressing unit 109 repeats the reciprocating operation between the operation in the direction of pressing the storage ticket CS and the operation in the direction away from the storage ticket CS as the reverse roller 102 rotates. As shown in FIG. 10, the storage ticket CS is pushed toward the storage wall 105a, is abutted against the storage wall 105a, and a gap between the end of the storage ticket CS pressed by the ticket pressing plate 109a and the storage wall 105a. Disappears.

  It is desirable to apply the position and size of the ticket pressing plate 109a that presses the storage ticket CS arranged at least on the top when the above-described reciprocating motion occurs.

  As described above, since the reverse roller 102 rotates only in the storing direction, the above-described reciprocating motion of the ticket pressing plate 109a occurs when the ticket is stored, and the end of the storing ticket CS pressed by the ticket pressing plate 109a and the storage wall Since the gap with 105a is eliminated, the inserted ticket CI is prevented from falling into the gap between the end of the storage ticket CS and the storage wall 105a.

  On the other hand, since the reverse roller 102 does not rotate when the ticket is paid out, the reciprocating motion of the ticket pressing plate 109a does not occur, and the hopper stage 104 is not hindered.

  In the ticket pressing unit 109, a weight is attached to the lower part of the ticket pressing plate 109a so that the posture of the ticket pressing plate 109a is kept vertical, or the center of gravity of the entire ticket pressing unit 109 is as low as possible. Further, it is desirable to adjust the length of the ticket pressing plate 109a and the position where it is connected to the link pin 102a.

(D-2) Effects of Fourth Embodiment According to the fourth embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  By providing the ticket pressing unit 109, the hopper unit 10C abuts the storage ticket CS against the storage wall 105a when storing the ticket, and eliminates a gap between the end of the storage ticket CS and the storage wall 105a. As a result, even if the hopper stage 104 is raised when the ticket is paid out, the inserted ticket CI is brought into contact with the pickup roller 103, thereby preventing the storage ticket CS from being drawn out by mistake and improving the reliability of the apparatus. be able to.

(E) Fifth Embodiment Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment of the paper sheet handling machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(E-1) Configuration and Operation of Fifth Embodiment A schematic side view of a paper sheet processing apparatus 1D of the fifth embodiment can also be shown using FIG.

  In the paper sheet processing apparatus 1D of the fifth embodiment, only the hopper unit 10 of the first embodiment is replaced with the hopper unit 10D, and thus the description of other configurations is omitted.

  FIG. 11 is a schematic side view of the hopper portion 10D of this embodiment.

  The hopper unit 10D presses the storage ticket CS from the storage wall 105b side toward the storage wall 105a, abuts the storage ticket CS against the storage wall 105a, and a gap between the end of the storage ticket CS and the storage wall 105a It differs from the hopper part 10 of 1st Embodiment by the point provided with the ticket press part 110 which eliminates. Since other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted.

  The ticket pressing unit 110 includes a ticket pressing plate 110a that is a square plate that presses the storage ticket CS from the storage wall 105b side toward the storage wall 105a. In addition, the hopper unit 10D includes a mechanism for operating the ticket pressing unit 110 (the ticket pressing plate 110a) using the rotation operation of the feed roller 101.

  Although the material of the ticket pressing part 110 is not limited, for example, a resin such as plastic or a metal can be used. The shape of the ticket pressing plate 110a may be a rectangular plate shape as described above, but the shape is not limited to a triangular plate or the like as long as the storage ticket CS can be pressed.

  Three gears 111, 112, 113 and a link 114 are used as a mechanism for operating the ticket pressing unit 110 (ticket pressing plate 110 a). The gears 111, 112, and 113 are gears, but the gear teeth are not shown in FIG. 11 for ease of explanation.

  In addition, the storage wall 105b shall be arrange | positioned so that operation | movement of the ticket press part 110 may not be prevented.

  The gear 111 is a gear that rotates on the same rotation shaft as the feed roller 101. In addition, illustration of the feed roller 101 is abbreviate | omitted in FIG.

  The gear 112 is disposed so as to face the gear 111 and mesh with the teeth of the gear 111, and the gear 111 and the rotation shaft of the gear 112 are connected by a link 114.

  One end of the link 114 is rotatably connected to the same rotating shaft as the gear 111, and the other end is rotatably connected to the same rotating shaft as the gear 112. That is, the gear 112 is supported only by the teeth of the link 114 and the gear 111 and moves around the gear 111 according to the rotation direction of the gear 111.

  The gear 113 is a gear that rotates along with the rotation of the gear 112 while the teeth are engaged with the moving gear 112. The gear 113 is provided with a link pin 113a for connecting to the ticket pressing portion 110 at a position shifted from the rotation axis. Although not shown, the rotation shaft of the gear 113 is assumed to be fixed to any part in the sheet processing apparatus 1D.

  The ticket pressing portion 110 also has a link portion 110b that is rotatably connected to the link pin 113a of the gear 113.

  As described above, the gear 113 and the ticket pressing portion 110 (link portion 110b) are rotatably connected, so that the ticket pressing portion 110 (ticket pressing plate 110a) operates as the gear 113 rotates.

  The ticket pressing plate 110a of the ticket pressing unit 110 repeats the reciprocating motion of the operation in the direction of the insertion ticket CI and the operation in the direction away from the insertion ticket CI as the gear 113 rotates. When the ticket pressing plate 110a reciprocates as described above, the storage ticket CS is pushed by the ticket pressing plate 110a toward the storage wall 105a, is abutted against the storage wall 105a, and is stored by the ticket pressing plate 110a. There is no gap between the edge of the ticket CS and the storage wall 105a.

  It is desirable that the ticket pressing plate 110a is disposed at a position to press at least the uppermost storage ticket CS when the above-described reciprocating motion occurs.

  FIG. 12 is a schematic side view when the hopper portion 10D is in the time of feeding a ticket (a state before the hopper stage 104 is raised).

  The gear 112 has a gear 111 as shown in FIG. 12 by a rotational moment generated by a force that rotates the gear 111 in the feeding direction of the feed roller 101 (clockwise in FIGS. 11 and 12) and a load mechanism (not shown). And the direction away from the gear 113 (counterclockwise in FIGS. 11 and 12). When the gear 111 rotates in the storage direction of the feed roller 101 (counterclockwise in FIGS. 11 and 12), the gear 112 rotates in the direction of the gear 113 (counterclockwise in FIGS. 11 and 12). The gear 112 and the gear 113 are in contact with each other.

  As described above, since the gear 113 rotates in contact with the gear 112 only when the hopper portion 10D is stored, the reciprocating motion of the ticket pressing plate 110a occurs when the insertion ticket CI is taken into the hopper portion 10C. . On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, the gear 113 does not come into contact with the gear 112 and does not rotate as shown in FIG. 12, so that the reciprocating motion of the ticket pressing plate 110a does not occur and the hopper stage 104 is not hindered.

  As described above, in the ticket pressing unit 110, the gear 112 functions as a switching mechanism that transmits the rotation operation of the gear 111 to the gear 113 only when the ticket is stored. Note that the switching mechanism as described above may be realized by other methods such as, for example, moving the gear 112 using an electromagnetic solenoid.

  In the ticket pressing unit 110, a weight is attached to the lower portion of the ticket pressing plate 110a so that the posture of the ticket pressing plate 110a is kept vertical, or the center of gravity of the entire ticket pressing unit 110 is as low as possible. In addition, it is desirable to adjust the length of the ticket pressing plate 110a and the position where it is connected to the link pin 113a.

(E-2) Effects of Fifth Embodiment According to the fifth embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  By providing the ticket pressing unit 110, the hopper unit 10D abuts the storage ticket CS against the storage wall 105a when storing the ticket, and eliminates a gap between the end of the storage ticket CS and the storage wall 105a. As a result, even if the hopper stage 104 is raised when the ticket is paid out, the inserted ticket CI is brought into contact with the pickup roller 103, thereby preventing the storage ticket CS from being drawn out by mistake and improving the reliability of the apparatus. be able to.

(F) Sixth Embodiment Hereinafter, a sixth embodiment of the paper sheet handling machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(F-1) Configuration and Operation of Sixth Embodiment A schematic side view of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1E of the sixth embodiment can also be shown using FIG.

  In the paper sheet processing apparatus 1E of the sixth embodiment, since the hopper unit 10 of the first embodiment is merely replaced with the hopper unit 10E, description of other configurations is omitted.

  FIG. 13 is a schematic side view of the hopper portion 10E of this embodiment.

  The hopper unit 10E is different from the hopper unit 10 of the first embodiment in that a ticket pressing mechanism 115 is provided. Since other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted.

  The ticket pressing mechanism 115 includes a ticket pressing plate 115a that is a rectangular plate that presses the end face of the storage ticket CS from the storage wall 105b side, and a solenoid 115b, a spring as a drive source for operating the ticket pressing plate 115a. 115c is provided. The ticket pressing mechanism 115 is provided with links 115d and 115e for transmitting the operations of the solenoid 115b and the spring 115c to the ticket pressing plate 115a.

  Although the material of the ticket pressing plate 115a and the links 115d and 115e is not limited, for example, a resin such as plastic or a metal can be used. The shape of the ticket pressing plate 115a may be a rectangular plate shape as described above, but the shape is not limited to a triangular plate or the like as long as the storage ticket CS can be pressed.

  The storage wall 105b is arranged so as not to hinder the operation of the ticket pressing mechanism 115.

  In the ticket pressing mechanism 115, when the solenoid 115b is energized and driven according to control of a control unit (not shown), the ticket pressing plate 115a operates in the direction of the storage ticket CS and presses the storage ticket CS. On the other hand, when the energization of the solenoid 115b is completed and the driving is also completed, the contraction force of the spring 115c causes the ticket pressing plate 115a to move away from the storage ticket CS so that the hopper stage 104 is not hindered from rising.

  Note that it is desirable to apply the position and size of the ticket pressing plate 115a that presses at least the uppermost storage ticket CS when the above-described reciprocating motion occurs.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example for realizing the operation of the ticket pressing plate 115a as described above using the solenoid 115b and the spring 115c as a drive source.

  A solenoid 115b is connected to one end of the link 115d, and an end of an L-shaped link 115e is rotatably connected to the other end. A ticket pressing plate 115a is connected to the other end of the link 115e. One end of the spring 115c is fixed to the L-shaped corner portion of the link 115e.

  Although not shown in FIG. 13, the ends of the solenoid 115b and the spring 115c that are not connected to the link are fixed to any part in the sheet processing apparatus 1E. Yes. That is, the link 115e rotates with the operation of the solenoid 115b, and the ticket pressing plate 115a is operated by the rotation.

  When the solenoid 115b is energized and driven, the link 115d is drawn toward the solenoid 115b, the L-shaped link 115e rotates clockwise in FIG. 13, and the ticket pressing plate 115a connected to the link 115e is retracted. It operates in the direction of the ticket CS and presses the storage ticket CS.

  On the other hand, when the energization of the solenoid 115b is stopped and the driving is finished, the link 115e is attracted by the contraction force of the spring 115c, and the L-shaped link 115e rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 13 and is connected to the link 115e. The ticket pressing plate 115a operates in a direction away from the storage ticket CS.

  In the hopper unit 10E, when the ticket is stored, the solenoid 115b in the ticket pressing mechanism 115 is driven, the ticket pressing plate 115a is moved in the direction of the storage ticket CS, and the storage ticket CS is pressed.

  FIG. 14 is a schematic side view of the case where the hopper unit 10E is at the time of feeding a ticket (a state before the hopper stage 104 is raised).

  On the other hand, the hopper unit 10E does not energize the solenoid 115b in the ticket pressing mechanism 115 at the time of paying out the ticket, and the ticket pressing plate 115a is operated in the direction opposite to the stored ticket CS as shown in FIG. This prevents the stage 104 from being raised.

  In the sixth embodiment, in the ticket pressing mechanism 115, the solenoid 115b and the spring 115c are used as a driving source for operating the ticket pressing plate 115a, but only the solenoid 115b may be used. In the above description, the driving force of the solenoid 115b is transmitted to the ticket pressing plate 115a via the links 115d and 115e. However, the ticket pressing plate 115a may be connected to the solenoid 115b. Thus, in the ticket pressing mechanism 115, the mechanism for driving the ticket pressing plate 115a is not limited to the example of FIG.

(F-2) Effects of Sixth Embodiment According to the sixth embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  By providing the ticket pressing mechanism 115 in the hopper unit 10E, the storage ticket CS is abutted against the storage wall 105a when the ticket is stored, and the gap between the end of the storage ticket CS and the storage wall 105a is eliminated. As a result, even if the hopper stage 104 is raised when the ticket is paid out, the inserted ticket CI is brought into contact with the pickup roller 103, thereby preventing the storage ticket CS from being drawn out by mistake and improving the reliability of the apparatus. be able to.

(G) Seventh Embodiment Hereinafter, a seventh embodiment of the paper sheet handling machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  A schematic side view of the sheet processing apparatus 1F of the seventh embodiment can also be shown by using FIG.

  FIG. 15 is a schematic side view of the hopper portion 10F of this embodiment.

  Since the paper sheet processing apparatus 1F of the seventh embodiment has only the ticket pressing portion 109 replaced with the ticket pressing portion 116 in the hopper portion 10C of the above-described fourth embodiment, Description is omitted.

  The ticket pressing unit 116 includes a ticket pressing plate 116a that presses the end surface of the storage ticket CS from the storage wall 105b side, and a link portion 116b that connects the ticket pressing plate 116a and the reverse roller 102 to each other.

  The ticket pressing unit 116 is supported by a rail (not shown), and the rail of the fourth embodiment is that the ticket pressing plate 116a operates only in the left-right direction in FIG. 15 while maintaining a vertical posture. This is different from the ticket pressing unit 109.

  Thereby, in the ticket pressing unit 116, the posture of the ticket pressing plate 116a and the like can be stabilized, the stored ticket CS can be reliably pressed, and further, the operation of other components such as the hopper stage 104 is prevented from being hindered. be able to.

  As the reverse roller 102 rotates, the link pin 102a operates in the left-right direction and also in the up-down direction. However, in the ticket pressing portion 116, the operation in the up-down direction is restricted by the rail. In the link part 116b, in order to absorb the vertical movement of the link pin 102a, the ticket pressing part 109 of the fourth embodiment is provided in that a vertical groove 116c is provided as a hole for connecting to the link pin 102a. Is different.

  As a result, the vertical movement of the link pin 102a is performed within the range of the vertical groove 116c, and the force in the vertical direction by the link pin 102a is limited to the ticket pressing portion 116 so that it can be operated smoothly.

(H) Eighth Embodiment Hereinafter, an eighth embodiment of the paper sheet handling machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  A schematic side view of the sheet processing apparatus 1G of the eighth embodiment can also be shown by using FIG.

  FIG. 16 is a schematic side view of the hopper portion 10G of this embodiment.

  Since the sheet processing apparatus 1G of the eighth embodiment has only the ticket pressing unit 110 replaced with the ticket pressing unit 117 in the hopper unit 10D of the fifth embodiment described above, the other configurations are as follows. Description is omitted.

  The ticket pressing portion 117 includes a ticket pressing plate 117a that presses the end face of the storage ticket CS from the storage wall 105b side, and a link portion 117b that connects the ticket pressing plate 117a and the gear 113 to each other.

  The ticket pressing unit 117 is supported by a rail (not shown), and the ticket pressing unit 117 according to the fifth embodiment is that the ticket pressing plate 117a operates only in the left-right direction while maintaining a vertical posture. 110.

  Thereby, in the ticket pressing part 117, the posture of the ticket pressing plate 117a and the like can be stabilized, the stored ticket CS can be surely pressed, and further, the operation of other components such as the hopper stage 104 is prevented from being hindered. be able to.

  Further, as the gear 113 rotates, the link pin 113a operates in the left-right direction and also in the up-down direction. However, in the ticket pressing portion 117, the operation in the up-down direction is restricted by the rail. In the link portion 117b, in order to absorb the vertical movement of the link pin 113a, the ticket pressing portion 110 according to the fifth embodiment is provided with a vertical groove 117c as a hole for connecting to the link pin 113a. Is different.

  As a result, the vertical movement of the link pin 113a is performed within the range of the vertical groove 117c, and the force in the vertical direction by the link pin 113a is limited to the ticket pressing portion 117 so that it can be operated smoothly.

(I) Other Embodiments The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and may include modified embodiments as exemplified below.

(I-1) In each of the above embodiments, the paper sheet processing apparatus of the present invention is provided in the automatic ticket vending machine as described above. Although it is described as being a ticket such as a commuter pass or a reserved seat ticket, it may be applied to processing of other paper sheets. For example, securities such as banknotes, cards, and checks are listed.

  For example, when the paper sheet processing apparatus of the present invention is applied to an automatic transaction apparatus other than an automatic ticket vending machine, the stored paper sheets previously stored in the hopper section and the inserted paper sheets inserted by the operator are used. When there is a process of temporarily storing in the hopper, the inserted paper sheet and the stored paper sheet can be reliably distinguished and discharged.

(I-2) In the first embodiment, the same magnetic unit 60 (magnetic lead unit 62) is used when the insertion ticket CI is inserted into the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 and when it is about to be ejected. However, you may make it provide another magnetic lead part (magnetic read head) used only when it is going to discharge | emit the insertion ticket CI. For example, in FIG. 1, another magnetic lead portion may be provided near the exit of the hopper portion 10 on the transport path 30.

  Thus, for example, when a paper sheet processing apparatus prints, magnetically records, etc. on a newly cut out roll paper together with an inserted ticket CI (for example, designated as an inserted commuter pass) The processing of the inserted ticket CI and transport on the transport path 30 and the processing of the newly issued ticket and transport on the transport path 30 can be performed in parallel. Thereby, the processing speed in the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the paper sheet processing apparatus 1, when the magnetic write unit 61 is in front of the magnetic lead unit 62 on the transport path 30 as viewed from the hopper unit 10, the magnetic lead unit After the determination of whether or not the card is an insertion ticket CI at 62, if writing by the magnetic write unit 61 is required, a process of reversing the transport direction by the transport path 30 is required. However, as described above, if another magnetic lead part (magnetic read head) is provided, the reversal of the transport direction by the transport path 30 is not necessary, so that the processing speed in the sheet processing apparatus 1 is improved. Can do.

(I-3) In each of the embodiments described above, in the paper sheet processing apparatus, when the inserted ticket CI temporarily held in the hopper portion is to be discharged under the control of the control portion, it is fed out from the hopper portion. Only when the inserted ticket CI can be determined based on the reading result of the magnetic data of the ticket, the issued ticket is discharged. It may not be performed in the embodiment.

(I-4) Although the partition plate 107 has been described as being fixed to the stage auxiliary plate 106 in the second embodiment, for example, a rail or a groove (not shown) is provided in the stage auxiliary plate 106 to provide a partition plate. 107 may be connected on the stage auxiliary plate 106 with a structure that can move up and down.

  Accordingly, when the storage ticket CS is replenished on the hopper stage 104, the position of the partition plate 107 can be moved to a desired position of the replenishment operator, so that the partition plate 107 does not interfere with the replenishment operation. , Replenishment work can be facilitated.

(I-5) In the second embodiment, regarding the shape of the partition plate 107, for example, when the storage ticket CS is replenished on the hopper stage 104, the replenishment operator replenishes the storage ticket CS. A taper that gradually decreases in thickness may be provided. For example, in the hopper unit 10 shown in FIG. 2, when the storage ticket CS can be inserted and replenished from the front direction, the partition plate 107 has a taper that gradually decreases in thickness toward the front direction. You may make it provide.

  Thereby, when the replenishment operator replenishes the storage ticket CS, when the replenishment operator tries to replenish all at once instead of between the partition plates 107, the partition plate 107 does not get in the way and the replenishment work is facilitated. can do.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Paper sheet processing apparatus, 10 ... Hopper part, 101 ... Feed roller, 102 ... Reverse roller, 103 ... Pick-up roller, 104 ... Hopper stage, 105a, 105b ... Storage wall, 20 ... Inserter unit, 30 ... Conveyance path, 40 ... printing unit, 51, 52 ... roll paper, 60 ... magnetic unit, 61 ... magnetic write unit, 62 ... magnetic lead unit.

Claims (10)

In the paper sheet processing apparatus, a transport path for transporting paper sheets,
A paper sheet insertion unit that takes in the inserted paper sheet inserted from the operator and feeds it onto the conveyance path;
A paper sheet discharging unit that discharges the paper sheets to be discharged being transported on the transport path to the operator;
In a paper sheet processing apparatus comprising: a storage paper sheet to be stored; and a paper sheet storage unit that temporarily stores an inserted paper sheet inserted by an operator.
The paper sheet storage unit is
One or more sheets are collected and moved up and down,
A roller disposed above the stage, wherein the stage is raised when the paper sheet storage unit feeds the paper sheets accumulated on the stage onto the transport path. A pick-up roller that conveys the paper sheets that are in contact with each other in the paper sheet storage unit;
A pair of rollers, wherein when the paper sheet is stored in the paper sheet storage unit to store the insertion paper sheet transported on the transport path, the insertion paper sheet is sandwiched and taken in, and the stage And a loading / unloading roller that feeds the paper sheets that have been transported by the pickup roller onto the transport path when the paper sheets are fed out.
One or more storage walls arranged along a trajectory in which the stage moves up and down;
There is a gap between the end of the stored paper sheets accumulated on the stage and the storage wall on the front side in the direction in which the inserted paper sheets enter the paper sheet storage unit from the carry-in / out roller. A paper sheet processing apparatus, comprising: a gap reduction unit for reducing the gap. The gap reduction part
A plate disposed in the gap, a stage auxiliary plate whose lower end is fixed to the upper surface of the stage; and
The paper sheet processing according to claim 1, further comprising one or a plurality of partition plates arranged parallel to the upper surface of the stage and having one end fixed to the stage auxiliary plate. apparatus. The gap reduction part
A paper sheet stopper to fill the gap,
The paper sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a drive mechanism that moves the paper sheet stopper to the position of the gap only when storing paper sheets. In the paper sheet processing apparatus, a transport path for transporting paper sheets,
A paper sheet insertion unit that takes in the inserted paper sheet inserted from the operator and feeds it onto the conveyance path;
A paper sheet discharging unit that discharges the paper sheets to be discharged being transported on the transport path to the operator;
In a paper sheet processing apparatus comprising: a storage paper sheet to be stored; and a paper sheet storage unit that temporarily stores an inserted paper sheet inserted by an operator.
The paper sheet storage unit is
One or more sheets are collected and moved up and down,
A roller disposed above the stage, wherein the stage is raised when the paper sheet storage unit feeds the paper sheets accumulated on the stage onto the transport path. A pick-up roller that conveys the paper sheets that are in contact with each other in the paper sheet storage unit;
A pair of rollers, wherein when the paper sheet is stored in the paper sheet storage unit to store the insertion paper sheet transported on the transport path, the insertion paper sheet is sandwiched and taken in, and the stage And a loading / unloading roller that feeds the paper sheets that have been transported by the pickup roller onto the transport path when the paper sheets are fed out.
One or more storage walls arranged along a trajectory in which the stage moves up and down;
Press for pressing the end of the stored paper sheets accumulated on the stage in the direction of the storage wall on the front side in the direction in which the inserted paper sheets enter the paper sheet storage unit from the carry-in / out roller The board,
A paper sheet processing apparatus, comprising: a driving mechanism that moves the pressing plate so as to press the end of the stored paper sheets stacked on the stage.   The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the driving mechanism is configured using an electromagnetic solenoid.   The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the driving mechanism operates the pressing plate by using a rotating operation of any of the rollers constituting the carry-in / out roller. The first roller constituting the carry-in / out roller rotates both when the paper sheet is fed and when the paper sheet is stored, and the second roller facing the first roller rotates only when the paper sheet is stored. Are regulated by
The said drive mechanism has a conversion mechanism which converts the rotation operation of the said 2nd roller into the operation | movement which the said press plate presses the edge of the storage paper sheets integrated | stacked on the said stage. 6. The paper sheet processing apparatus according to 6. The first roller constituting the carry-in / out roller rotates both when the paper sheet is fed and when the paper sheet is stored, and the second roller facing the first roller rotates only when the paper sheet is stored. Are regulated by
The drive mechanism is
A conversion mechanism that converts the rotation operation of the first roller into an operation in which the pressing plate presses the end of the stored paper sheets stacked on the stage;
The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising: a switching mechanism that switches the conversion mechanism so as to operate only when the sheet is stored. In the paper sheet processing apparatus, a transport path for transporting paper sheets,
A paper sheet insertion unit that takes in the inserted paper sheet inserted from the operator and feeds it onto the conveyance path;
A paper sheet discharging unit that discharges the paper sheets to be discharged being transported on the transport path to the operator;
A paper sheet storage unit for storing storage paper sheets to be stored, and temporarily storing inserted paper sheets inserted by an operator;
A magnetic data reading unit for reading magnetic data recorded in the magnetic recording area of the paper sheet to be processed in the paper sheet processing apparatus;
In a paper sheet processing apparatus comprising a control unit that controls the operation of each unit of the paper sheet processing apparatus,
The paper sheet storage unit is
One or more sheets are collected and moved up and down,
A roller disposed above the stage, wherein the stage is raised when the paper sheet storage unit feeds the paper sheets accumulated on the stage onto the transport path. A pick-up roller that conveys the paper sheets that are in contact with each other in the paper sheet storage unit;
A pair of rollers, wherein when the paper sheet is stored in the paper sheet storage unit to store the insertion paper sheet transported on the transport path, the insertion paper sheet is sandwiched and taken in, and the stage And a loading / unloading roller that feeds the paper sheets that have been transported by the pickup roller onto the transport path when the paper sheets are fed out.
One or a plurality of storage walls arranged along a trajectory in which the stage moves up and down, the control unit,
After the inserted paper sheet is temporarily held in the paper sheet storage unit, the inserted paper sheet is fed out from the paper sheet storage unit to the transport path, and the paper sheet discharge unit When the paper is discharged, the magnetic data reading unit reads the magnetic data from the paper sheet storage unit that is fed to the conveyance path, and the feeding is performed according to the read result. Determining means for determining whether or not the paper sheet is the insertion paper sheet;
Only when the determination means determines that the feeding paper sheet is the insertion paper sheet, the feeding paper sheet processing control for controlling the discharging of the feeding paper sheet from the paper sheet discharging unit. A paper sheet processing apparatus.   The magnetic data reading unit includes a plurality of magnetic data reading heads, and any one of the magnetic data reading heads determines whether the feeding paper sheet is the insertion paper sheet by the determination unit. The paper sheet processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein only the paper sheet processing apparatus is used.

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