JP2012150644A - Currency processing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a currency processing machine capable of preventing the same from an occurrence of damage by urging an operator to discontinue an incorrect operation.SOLUTION: A currency processing machine comprises: lock means to lock a relative displacement section 18; unlock means 45 to unlock the lock means when an unlock operation is input; unlock detection means to detect whether or not the lock means is in an unlocked state; relative displacement permission state detection means to detect whether or not object sections 24 to 26, 33 and 38, arranged in a direction of a relative displacement of the relative displacement section 18, are in a relative displacement permission state to permit the relative displacement of the relative displacement section 18; and alarm means to generate an alarm when the relative displacement permission state detection means detects that the object sections 24 to 26, 33 and 38 are not in the relative displacement permission state and when the unlock detection means detects that the lock means is in the unlocked state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a money handling machine that handles money.

  In money handling machines that perform various processing such as depositing and withdrawing money such as banknotes and coins, images of operation points and so on can be restored even by an unfamiliar operator when an abnormality such as a jam has occurred. There is one that performs guidance control to display the procedure of the recovery operation in stages according to the progress of the recovery operation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-227906 A

  However, even if the operation procedure is clarified by the above-described guidance control, if the operator makes a mistake in the operation procedure, the money handling machine may be damaged. For example, in an opening / closing part where the operator can access the target part in the open state, after the operator accesses the target part, the opening / closing part is closed without returning the target part to the original state. In the middle of the closing operation, there is a risk that contact or collision will occur between the relative movement parts, causing damage.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a money handling machine that can prevent the occurrence of breakage by encouraging an operator not to continue a wrong operation.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is directed to a relative movement unit, a lock unit that locks the relative movement unit, and a lock release that unlocks the lock unit when an unlock operation is input. Means for detecting whether or not the lock means is in an unlocked state in which the lock means is unlocked, and a target part on the front side in the relative movement direction of the relative movement part is relative to the relative movement part. A relative movement permissible state detecting means for detecting whether or not a relative movement permissible state permitting movement is detected; and the relative movement permissible state detecting means detects that the target portion is not in the relative movement permissible state and the lock. And an informing means for generating an alarm when the unlock detection means detects that the means is in the unlocked state.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the relative movement unit includes a main body and a unit provided so as to be able to be pulled out and loaded with respect to the main body. The relative movement allowance state detection means is provided in the unit so as to be openable and closable, and detects that the target portion is in the relative movement allowance state when the target portion is in the closed state, and the target portion is opened. When it is in a state, it is detected that the target part is not in the relative movement allowable state.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the locking means can lock the relative movement portion at an intermittent lock position or a continuous lock position.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the unlocking means is provided at two places where simultaneous operation with one hand is impossible, and these unlocking means are The lock means is unlocked by simultaneous unlocking operation.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the relative movement part is an opening / closing part, and the target part is exposed when the opening / closing part is opened. And

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the notifying means guides the target unit to be in the relative movement allowable state.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the lock release means unlocks the lock means in a state in which the target part on the front side in the relative movement direction of the relative movement part is not in the relative movement permission state that allows the relative movement of the relative movement part. When the lock is released, the relative movement permission state detection means detects that the target portion is not in the relative movement permission state, and the lock release detection means detects that the lock means is in the lock release state. Then, the notification means generates an alarm. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the relative movement unit from being relatively moved in a state where the target unit is not in the relative movement allowable state. By urging the operator not to continue the wrong operation in this way, the relative movement part can be prevented from contacting and colliding with the target part ahead of the relative movement direction during the relative movement. It is possible to prevent damage caused by the damage.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the target unit on the side of the relative movement direction of the relative movement unit is not in the closed state and is not in the relative movement allowable state in which the relative movement of the relative movement unit is allowed. When the lock means is unlocked by the release means, the relative movement permission state detection means detects that the target portion is not in the relative movement permission state, and the lock release detection means detects that the lock means is in the unlock state. Will do. Then, the notification means generates an alarm. As a result, it is possible to prevent the relative movement part from being relatively moved in a state where the target part is not in the closed state and is not in the relative movement allowable state.

  According to the invention of claim 3, since the locking means can lock the relative moving portion at the intermittent locking position or the continuous locking position, the locking means can be applied to the unlocking means during the relative movement of the relative moving portion. When the unlocking operation input is stopped, the relative movement unit is locked at an intermediate position. Therefore, if the operator stops the unlocking operation input even during the movement of the relative movement unit, the subsequent movement due to inertia or the like can be stopped. Therefore, in a situation where the relative movement is not permitted, the notification means is broken and the operator starts to move the relative moving part, or the operator unintentionally starts moving the relative moving part. However, if the operator notices that the relative movement part is not in the middle of movement of the relative movement part and stops the unlocking operation input, the movement will be stopped, and the subsequent damage will be prevented. it can.

  According to the invention of claim 4, the unlocking means is provided at two places where simultaneous operation with one hand is impossible, and the lock means is unlocked by simultaneously unlocking these unlocking means. Therefore, the operator cannot unlock the locking means unless the unlocking means is unlocked with both hands. Therefore, the unlocking operation takes more time than the one-handed operation, and it is possible to further suppress the operator from moving the relative moving part unintentionally even though the notification means generates an alarm.

  According to the invention according to claim 5, since the target portion is exposed when the opening and closing portion is opened, it is often in a place where it is difficult to visually recognize that the target portion is not in a relative movement-permitted state. Since it is likely to occur, as described above, the effect of prompting the operator not to continue the wrong operation is further enhanced.

  According to the sixth aspect of the invention, since the notifying means guides that the target portion is set in the relative movement allowable state as an alarm, the notification is more easily understood for the operator.

It is a perspective view which shows the principal part of the money handling machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the principal part of the money processor based on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic plan view which shows the locking mechanism etc. of the money processor based on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the money handling machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the principal part of the money handling machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows the principal part of the money handling machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the principal part of the money handling machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

A money handling machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.
The money handling machine according to the first embodiment includes a main body 11, and a plurality of upper units 12, a middle unit 13, and a lower unit 14 provided in the main body 11 so as to be able to be pulled out and loaded. The upper unit 12, the middle unit 13, and the lower unit (unit) 14 can be pulled out in the same direction with respect to the main body 11.

  The upper unit 12 is a unit that performs deposit / withdrawal processing of coins. Further, the middle unit 13 and the lower unit 14 are units that perform banknote deposit and withdrawal processing.

  A banknote deposit / withdrawal port 17 is provided on the front surface of the middle unit 13 so that the deposited banknotes are inserted from the outside of the machine and the dispensed banknotes can be taken out from the inside of the apparatus so as to be taken out. Although not shown in the figure, the middle unit 13 is provided with a conveyance unit that conveys a deposited banknote inserted into the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 17, a discrimination unit that counts while discriminating a banknote being conveyed, and the like.

  When the lower unit 14 is pulled out from the main body 11, the inside is exposed, and when the lower unit 14 is pushed into the original position and loaded into the main body 11, the inside is not exposed. In other words, the main body 11 and the lower unit 14 are moved relative to each other so that at least one of the insides is exposed to an open state and the outside opening / closing part (relatively moving part) is switched to a closed state where none of the insides are exposed. ) 18. The main body 11 and the middle unit 13 also form an outer opening / closing part, and the main body 11 and the upper unit 12 also form an outer opening / closing part. The outer opening / closing part 18 constituted by the following will be described as an example.

  Slide rails 21 are connected to both outer sides of the lower unit 14, and these slide rails 21 are also connected to the main body 11. The slide rail 21 is composed of rail members 21A and 21B that are relatively slidably connected, and is extendable and retractable by an internal / external double structure. As for the slide rail 21, the rail member 21A is being fixed to the lower unit 14, and the rail member 21B is being fixed to the main body 11, respectively. As a result, the lower unit 14 is slidably supported on the main body 11 via the slide rail 21. The main body 11 is provided with a cheat lock switch 22 shown in FIG. 2 for detecting whether the lower unit 14 is pulled out or loaded. Note that the pull-out state of the lower unit 14 may be detected using a photo interrupter or the like instead of the cheat lock switch 22.

  The lower unit 14 withdrawn from the main body 11 is provided with temporary storage units (target units) 24 to 26 for temporarily storing, in denominations, banknotes discriminated from normal banknotes at the discrimination unit, and below that. Although not shown in the figure, a denomination-type storage cassette that receives bills from the temporary storage units 24 to 26 is provided. When the lower unit 14 is loaded in the main body 11, that is, when the outer opening / closing part 18 is in the closed state, the temporary storage parts 24 to 26 are covered with the middle unit 13 and the main body 11 and are not exposed. Access is not possible. Further, when the lower unit 14 is pulled out from the main body 11, that is, when the outer opening / closing part 18 is opened, the temporary storage units 24 to 26 are in an exposed state that is not covered by the middle unit 13 and the main body 11 and are accessed by the operator. Is possible.

  Thus, the temporary storage parts 24-26 provided in the lower unit 14 are located in the front side of the relative movement direction of the main body 11 when the lower unit 14 moves from the open state to the closed state. The temporary storage parts 24 to 26 are inner opening / closing parts 24a to 26a whose upper parts can be opened / closed, and these inner opening / closing parts 24a to 26a are opened in a posture of projecting upward by being rotated from the closed state. It becomes. When the inner opening / closing parts 24a to 26a are in the open state, the operator can access the transport path, the accumulation part, and the like inside the temporary storage parts 24 to 26. When the closing operation in which the lower unit 14 moves relative to the main body 11 is performed while the inner opening / closing parts 24a to 26a are in the open state, the inner opening / closing parts 24a to 26a are on the front side in the relative movement direction of the main body 11 and are in positions where they collide. If it is in the closed state, it is in a position where it does not collide with the main body 11 even if the lower unit 14 is closed.

  Each of the inner opening / closing parts 24a to 26a is in a closed state at a basic fixed position and is in a relative operation permissible state (relative movement permissible state) that allows relative operation of the main body 11 and the lower unit 14. 2 are provided to detect whether the main body 11 and the lower unit 14 are not allowed to operate relative to each other. The open / close section opening / closing detection sensors (relative movement permission detection means) 27 to 29 shown in FIG. . That is, the opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensor 27 indicates the opening / closing state of the inner opening / closing part 24a, the opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensor 28 indicates the opening / closing state of the inner opening / closing part 25a, and the opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensor 29 indicates the opening / closing state of the inner opening / closing part 26a. Detect each. These opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensors 27 to 29 are connected to the control part 31. As the open / close section open / close detection sensors 27 to 29, microswitches, photo interrupters, or the like are used. The opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensors 27 to 29 can detect a state in which the inner opening / closing parts 24a to 26a are properly closed, and are different from a state in which the inner opening / closing parts 24a to 26a are correctly closed, that is, in a fully opened state or in advance. An open state at a predetermined position, an illegally opened state, etc. are all regarded as an open state and detected.

  The lower unit 14 is provided with an opening / closing door (target portion) 33 on a side surface. When the lower unit 14 is loaded in the main body 11, that is, when the outer opening / closing part 18 is in the closed state, the open / close door 33 is also covered with the main body 11 and is not exposed, and is not accessible by the operator. Further, when the lower unit 14 is pulled out from the main body 11, that is, when the outer opening / closing part 18 is in an open state, the exposed state is not covered by the main body 11, and access by an operator is possible.

  The open / close door 33 is located on the front side of the main body 11 in the relative movement direction, and is provided on the lower unit 14 so as to be openable and closable. When the opening / closing door 33 is rotated from the closed state, the open / close door 33 is in an open state protruding sideways, and in this open state, an operator can access the inner conveyance path and the stacking unit. When the closing operation of the lower unit 14 is performed with the open / close door 33 in the open state, the opening / closing door 33 is in a position where it collides with the front side of the main body 11 in the relative movement direction. Even if the closing operation is performed, the main body 11 is not collided.

  The open / close door 33 is also in a relative movement permitting state in which the door 11 is in a closed state and allows relative movement between the main body 11 and the lower unit 14, or in an open state, the relative movement between the main body 11 and the lower unit 14 is performed. A door opening / closing detection sensor (relative movement permission state detection means) 34 shown in FIG. 2 for detecting whether the door is not allowed is provided. The door opening / closing detection sensor 34 is also connected to the control unit 31. A micro switch, a photo interrupter, or the like is also used for the door opening / closing detection sensor 34. The door open / close detection sensor 34 can also detect a state in which the open / close door 33 is properly closed, and is different from a state in which the door is correctly closed, that is, in a fully open state or a predetermined position. An open state or an illegally opened half-way state is all regarded as an open state and detected.

  The opening / closing door 33 is provided with a cylinder lock body 36 for locking the opening / closing door 33 in a closed state. A separate key 37 for releasing the lock is inserted into the cylinder lock body 36. The cylinder lock body 36 and the key 37 constitute a cylinder lock (target portion) 38. When the lower unit 14 is loaded in the main body 11, that is, when the outer opening / closing part 18 is in the closed state, the cylinder lock main body 36 is covered with the main body 11 and is not exposed, and access by the operator becomes impossible. Further, when the lower unit 14 is pulled out from the main body 11, that is, when the outer opening / closing part 18 is in an open state, the exposed state is not covered by the main body 11, and access by an operator is possible.

  When the detachable key 37 is inserted into the cylinder lock body 36, the detachable key 37 protrudes to the side. When the key 37 is inserted into the cylinder lock main body 36 in this way and is on the front side in the relative movement direction of the main body 11, the key 37 is in a position where it collides with the main body 11 when the lower unit 14 is closed. Of course, if the key 37 is removed from the cylinder lock main body 36, it will not collide with the main body 11 even if the lower unit 14 is closed. The cylinder lock main body 36 is also in a state in which the key 37 is not inserted and is in a relative movement allowable state in which relative movement between the lower unit 14 and the main body 11 is allowed, or in a state in which the key 37 is inserted. A key removal detection sensor (relative movement allowable state detection means) 40 shown in FIG. 2 is provided for detecting whether the relative operation between the lower unit 14 and the main body 11 is not permitted. The key removal detection sensor 40 is also connected to the control unit 31. The key removal detection sensor 40 also uses a micro switch, a photo interrupter, or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a lock pin hole 41 is intermittently formed at equal intervals in the slide direction in the rail member 21 </ b> B on the main body 11 side of one slide rail 21, and the lower unit 14 side of the slide rail 21. The rail member 21A is provided with a locking mechanism (locking means) 43 for locking the lower unit 14 to the main body 11 in an open state by engaging the lock pin 42 with any one of the lock pin holes 41. Yes. That is, the lock mechanism 43 can lock the outer opening / closing part 18 including the lower unit 14 and the main body 11 in an open state at intermittent locking positions. The lock mechanism 43 can also lock the lower unit 14 in the closed state. The lock mechanism 43 projects the lock pin 42 with a biasing force of a spring (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 1, on both the left and right sides of the front portion of the lower unit 14, there are provided handle portions 44 that are gripped when an operator pulls out and loads the lower unit 14 with respect to the main body 11. The handle portions 44 on both sides are each provided with a lock release lever (lock release means) 45. The lock release levers 45 on both sides are connected to the above-described lock mechanism 43 common to them through an interlocking mechanism 46 shown in FIG. These two lock release levers 45 are provided at positions separated by a distance that cannot be operated simultaneously with one hand.

  The interlock mechanism 46 mechanically moves the lock pin 42 of the common lock mechanism 43 against the biasing force of the spring and pulls it out of the lock pin hole 41 only when both the lock release levers 45 are pressed. become. That is, when a pressing operation that is an unlocking operation is simultaneously input to the two unlocking levers 45, the interlocking mechanism 46 mechanically unlocks the lower unit 14 by the locking mechanism 43. Further, in a state where the pressing operation of at least one of the lock release levers 45 on both sides is released, the interlock mechanism 46 releases the movement of the lock pin 42 against the urging force of the spring. Then, the lock pin 42 is urged in the protruding direction by the urging force of the spring.

  Therefore, when the lock pin 42 is aligned with any one of the lock pin holes 41 in this state, the lock pin 42 protrudes from the lock mechanism 43 and engages with the lock pin hole 41 to attach the lower unit 14 to the main body 11. Lock it. The lock mechanism 43 is in an unlocked state in which the lock pin 42 is moved against the urging force of the spring and the lower unit 14 is unlocked by the lock mechanism 43, or the lock pin 42 is An unlock detection sensor (unlock detection means) 48 shown in FIG. 2 is provided for detecting whether the lower unit 14 is locked with the main body 11 by the lock mechanism 43 while being moved by the urging force. Yes. Here, a switch, a photo interrupter, or the like that is turned on and off mechanically in conjunction with the lock pin 42 is used for the lock release detection sensor 48. The unlock detection sensor 48 only needs to detect that the lower unit 14 is in the unlocked state. For example, the unlock detection sensor 48 may detect a pressing operation of the unlock lever 45.

  The lock mechanism 43 including the lock pin 42, the lock pin hole 41, and the interlocking mechanism 46 may be individually provided on each of the lock release levers 45 on both sides. Moreover, the lock pin hole 41 with which the lock pin 42 engages does not need to be provided in the rail member 21 </ b> B as long as it is on the main body 11 side, and may be provided in the frame of the main body 11, for example. Further, the lock mechanism 43 including the lock pin 42 is not necessarily provided on the rail member 21 </ b> A as long as it is on the lower unit 14 side, and may be provided on the frame of the lower unit 14, for example. Furthermore, the lock mechanism 43 including the lock pin 42 may be provided on the main body 11 side, and a large number of engagement pieces including a large number of lock pin holes, rack gears, and the like may be provided on the lower unit 14 side. Further, when the lock release lever 45 is operated, a large number of lock pin holes and a large number of engagement pieces may be moved away from the lock pin 42 to release the lock. Further, only one lock pin hole 41 may be provided at a position where the lower unit 14 can be engaged with the lock pin 42 in a state where the lower unit 14 is most pulled out from the main body 11.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 31 is connected to the cheat lock switch 22, the opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensors 27 to 29, the door opening / closing detection sensor 34, the key removal detection sensor 40, and the lock release detection sensor 48. These are centrally controlled by the control unit 31 and the state is monitored. In addition to these, the control unit 31 includes a display unit (notification unit) 50 such as a liquid crystal screen that displays to the operator, and a voice output unit (notification unit) 51 that generates sound for the operator. Is connected. For example, the display unit 50 and the audio output unit 51 are integrated into a unit and provided in the main body 11, but may be provided in a separate console device.

  The control unit 31 displays on the display unit 50 transaction details and processing results that are traded by the money handling machine. In addition, even when the operator performs an abnormality recovery process such as a jam, the control unit 31 displays the image of the operation part and the procedure of the recovery operation in stages according to the progress of the recovery operation.

  Then, the control unit 31 uses the lower unit 14 for the main body 11 for such abnormality recovery processing, extraction of a storage cassette in normal processing, return withdrawal of money in the temporary storage units 24 to 26 in payment cancellation processing, and the like. Is detected by the cheat lock switch 22, the inner opening / closing parts 24a to 26a of the temporary storage parts 24 to 26 are in the closed state based on the detection results of the opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensors 27 to 29, and the lower unit 14 Whether the door 33 is in the closed state based on the detection result of the door open / close detection sensor 34 and whether the lower unit 14 is in the relative movement allowable state. Whether the key 37 has been removed from the cylinder lock 38 based on the detection result of the key removal detection sensor 40 and the lower unit 14 is closed. By detecting certain and whether the relative movement permission state to permit movement is designed to monitor.

  When the lock release levers 45 on both sides are simultaneously pressed down and the lock release detection sensor 48 detects that the lock pin 42 of the lock mechanism 43 has been pulled out of the lock pin hole 41, the control unit 31 opens and closes. The detection results of the opening / closing detection sensors 27 to 29, the door opening / closing detection sensor 34, and the key removal detection sensor 40 are confirmed, and the opening / closing portion opening / closing detection sensors 27 to 29, the door opening / closing detection sensor 34, and the key removal detection are detected. When at least one of the sensors 40 detects that the relative movement is not permitted, an alarm display is displayed on the display unit 50 and an alarm sound is generated on the audio output unit 51. That is, after the lower unit 14 is pulled out from the main body 11, the opening / closing section opening / closing detection sensors 27-27 indicate that at least one of the temporary storage sections 24-26, the opening / closing door 33, and the cylinder lock 38 is not in a relative movement allowable state. 29, when the unlock detection sensor 48 detects that the door opening / closing detection sensor 34 and the key removal detection sensor 40 detect that the lock mechanism 43 is in the unlocked state, the control unit 31 displays the display unit 50 and the audio output unit. An alarm is generated at 51.

  More specifically, for example, an operator pulls out the lower unit 14 from the main body 11 and performs at least one of the inner opening / closing parts 24a to 26a of the temporary storage parts 24 to 26 and the opening / closing door 33 in order to perform an abnormality recovery process such as a jam. After opening one and performing maintenance such as jamming of an abnormal location, the operator pushes the lower unit 14 back to the original position to load it into the main body 11 and puts both hands on the left and right handle parts. 44, the lock release levers 45 on both the left and right sides are pressed with the fingers of the hand. That is, the operator attaches the right hand to the right handle portion 44, presses the right hand unlock lever 45 with the right hand finger, attaches the left hand to the left handle portion 44, and moves the left hand with the left hand finger. The lock release lever 45 is pressed. Then, while the left and right unlocking levers 45 are pressed simultaneously with the fingers of both hands in this way, the lower unit 14 is pushed into the back of the main body 11 with both hands attached to the left and right handle portions 44, and in the closed position. The operation of releasing the fingers of both hands from the lock release lever 45 is performed.

  In the above, when the unlocking levers 45 on both sides are pressed, the control unit 31 considers that the operator has an intention to push the lower unit 14, and at this point, the inner opening / closing parts 24a to 26a Any one of them is in an open state, the door 33 is in an open state, or the key 37 is inserted into the cylinder lock 38 even when the door 33 is in a closed state. If at least one of the open / close door 33 and the cylinder lock 38 is not in the original state before the lower unit 14 is pulled out, that is, the relative movement allowable state, the control unit 31 recognizes that an operation error has occurred. Then, the above-described alarm display is displayed on the display unit 50, and an alarm sound is generated in the audio output unit 51. Specifically, the voice output unit 51 will sound a warning sound, and the display unit 50 will give a warning display indicating that an operation error has occurred. In this way, the operator is clearly notified that an operation error has occurred. In addition to the fact that an operation error has occurred as described above, the alarm display on the display unit 50 indicates that the relative movement is not permitted and that the temporary storage units 24 to 26, the open / close door 33, and the cylinder lock 38 are relative to each other. An identification of an object that is not in a movement-permitted state and a guide display that guides that an object that is not in a relative movement-permitted state is set to a relative movement-permitted state are displayed.

  According to the money handling machine according to the first embodiment described above, the temporary storage units 24 to 26, the open / close door 33, and the cylinder lock with the outer opening / closing unit 18 in the open state and locked by the lock mechanism 43. 38, at least one of the temporary storage units 24 to 26, the open / close door 33, and the cylinder lock 38 is connected to the main body 11 and the lower unit 14. When the lock release levers 45 on both sides are pushed down and the lock mechanism 43 is unlocked in a state where the relative movement is not permitted, the temporary storage units 24 to 26, the open / close door 33, and the cylinder lock are released. That at least one of 38 is not in a relative movement permissible state, opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensors 27-29, door opening / closing detection sensor 34, and key removal detection Capacitors 40 detects and locking mechanism 43 will be unlocked detecting sensor 48 detects that it is in the unlocked state. Then, the control unit 31 causes the display unit 50 and the audio output unit 51 to generate an alarm. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the lower unit 14 from being closed in a state where at least one of the temporary storage units 24 to 26, the opening / closing door 33, and the cylinder lock 38 is not in the relative movement allowable state. In this way, by prompting the operator not to continue the wrong operation, the temporary storage portions 24 to 26, the open / close door 33, and the cylinder lock 38 on the front side in the relative movement direction of the main body 11 during the closing operation of the lower unit 14 are performed. It is possible to prevent contact and collision from occurring on the surface, and it is possible to prevent damage caused by this.

  In the open state in which the lower unit 14 is pulled out from the main body 11 and locked by the lock mechanism 43, at least one of the temporary storage units 24 to 26 and the open / close door 33 is opened and accessed, and then temporarily The lock mechanism 43 is locked by the lock release levers 45 on both sides in a state where at least one of the storage units 24 to 26 and the open / close door 33 is not closed and is not in a relative movement permitting state allowing the closing operation of the lower unit 14. When is released, the opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensors 27 to 29 and the door opening / closing detection sensor 34 detect that at least one of the temporary storage parts 24 to 26 and the opening / closing door 33 is not in a relative movement permissible state, and the locking mechanism. The unlock detection sensor 48 detects that 43 is in the unlocked state. Then, the control unit 31 causes the display unit 50 and the audio output unit 51 to generate an alarm. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the lower unit 14 from being closed when at least one of the temporary storage units 24 to 26 and the open / close door 33 is not in the closed state and is not in the relative movement allowable state.

  Further, since the locking mechanism 43 can lock the lower unit 14 at the intermittent locking position, if the unlocking operation input to the unlocking lever 45 is stopped during the closing operation of the lower unit 14, the lower unit 14 It will be locked in the middle. Therefore, if the operator stops the unlocking operation input even during the closing operation of the lower unit 14, the subsequent closing operation due to inertia or the like can be stopped. Therefore, the display unit 50 and the audio output unit 51 are out of order in a state where the relative movement is not permitted, and the operator starts the closing operation of the lower unit 14 or the operator unconsciously operates the lower unit 14. Even if the closing operation is started, if the operator notices that the relative movement is not permitted during the closing operation and stops the unlocking operation input, the closing operation is stopped. It is possible to prevent subsequent damage. Even if the lock mechanism 43 can lock the lower unit 14 at the continuous lock position, the same effect can be obtained.

  In addition, the lock release lever 45 is provided at two places where simultaneous operation with one hand is impossible, and the lock mechanism 43 is unlocked by simultaneously unlocking these lock release levers 45. An operator cannot unlock the lock mechanism 43 unless the unlock lever 45 is unlocked with both hands. Therefore, the unlocking operation takes more time than the one-handed operation, and the display unit 50 and the audio output unit 51 generate an alarm, but the operator unconsciously closes the lower unit 14 and operates it. Can be further suppressed.

  Further, the temporary storage units 24 to 26, the opening / closing door 33, and the cylinder lock 38 are exposed when the outer opening / closing unit 18 is opened, and thus are disposed in a place where it is difficult to visually recognize that they are not in a relative movement allowable state. In many cases, contact and collision are more likely to occur, and as described above, the effect of prompting the operator not to continue the wrong operation is further enhanced.

  Further, the display unit 50 designates, as an alarm, any one of the temporary storage units 24 to 26, the open / close door 33, and the cylinder lock 38 that is not in the relative movement allowable state, and guides that the relative movement allowable state is set. Therefore, the notification works more easily for the operator.

  In the first embodiment described above, the case where the lower unit 14 is provided with a target portion that is on the side of the relative movement direction of the main body 11 and has a possibility of collision with the main body 11 has been described as an example. 11 is also applicable to a case where a target portion that is on the side of the lower unit 14 in the relative movement direction and has a possibility of collision is provided on the lower unit 14. Also, the lock release lever 45 is not provided on the left and right handle portions 44, but for example, the lock release lever 45 of the left handle portion 44 is eliminated, and both the front key portion and the lock release lever 45 of the right handle portion 44 are provided. When accessed, the lock mechanism 43 may be unlocked. In addition, the lock mechanism 43 may employ various configurations in addition to the configuration provided on the slide rail 21 as described above as long as the lower unit 14 is configured to be non-slidable with respect to the main body 11. Can do.

  A money handling machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the part similar to 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The money handling machine according to the second embodiment includes a main body 61 and an upper cover 62 that can be opened and closed by swinging with respect to the main body 61.

  The money handling machine is configured to wind a binding tape around a plurality of small bundle banknotes to form a large bundle banknote. The main body 61 has a small bundle banknote setting unit 65 on which a plurality of small bundle banknotes are set, and a binding tape 66. A tape holding part 67 for holding the binding tape, a binding tape transport mechanism (target part) 68 for transporting the binding tape 66, and a winding (not shown) for winding the binding tape 66 sent out by the binding tape transport mechanism 68 around a small bundle of bills. A turning part is provided. The upper cover 62 is connected to the main body 61 by a hinge 70. The main body 61 is provided with an open / close switch 72 shown in FIG. 5 for detecting whether the upper cover 62 is in an open state or a closed state. The open / close switch 72 is connected to the control unit 31.

  The main body 61 can expose the internal tape holding portion 67 and the binding tape transport mechanism 68 when the upper cover 62 is opened, and the internal tape holding portion 67 and the binding tape transport mechanism 68 are exposed when the upper cover 62 is closed. It becomes impossible. That is, the main body 61 and the upper cover 62 are moved relative to each other so that an outer opening / closing portion (relative movement portion) whose state is switched between an open state where one of the insides is exposed and a closed state where none of the insides are exposed is switched. 73). In other words, when the upper cover 62 is closed with respect to the main body 61, that is, when the outer opening / closing part 73 is in the closed state, the tape holding part 67 and the binding tape transport mechanism 68 are covered with the upper cover 62 and are not exposed. Thus, access by the operator is impossible. Further, the tape holding unit 67 and the binding tape transport mechanism 68 are in an exposed state that is not covered by the upper cover 62 when the upper cover 62 is opened with respect to the main body 61, that is, when the outer opening / closing unit 73 is opened. Access by staff.

  The binding tape transport mechanism 68 is on the front side of the upper cover 62 in the relative movement direction, and a part thereof is an inner opening / closing portion 68a that can be opened and closed. When the inner opening / closing portion 68a is rotated from the closed state, the inner opening / closing portion 68a is in an open state in which the inner opening / closing portion 68a protrudes upward. In this open state, the operator can access the inside of the binding tape transport mechanism 68. When the upper cover 62 is closed, the inner opening / closing portion 68a is in a position where it collides with the upper cover 62. When the inner cover 68a is closed, the upper cover 62 is closed. Is in a position where it does not collide with the upper cover 62.

  The binding tape transport mechanism 68 is in a relative movement permitting state in which the inner opening / closing portion 68a is in the closed state and the upper cover 62 is allowed to move relative to the main body 61 in the closing direction, or the inner opening / closing portion 68a is in the open state. There is provided an opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensor (relative movement allowable state detecting means) 75 shown in FIG. 5 for detecting whether or not the relative operation in the closing direction of the upper cover 62 with respect to the main body 61 is not allowed. The open / close unit open / close detection sensor 75 is connected to the control unit 31.

  Although illustration is omitted, a lock pin hole is intermittently formed at equal intervals in the swing direction in the member 70A on the upper cover 62 side of the hinge portion 70, and the member 70B on the main body 61 side of the hinge portion 70 is formed on the member 70B. A lock mechanism (lock means) is provided for locking the upper cover 62 to the main body 61 in an open state by engaging the lock pin with any one of the lock pin holes. That is, the lock mechanism can lock the outer opening / closing part 73 including the upper cover 62 and the main body 61 in the open state at intermittent locking positions. The lock mechanism locks the main cover 61 even when the upper cover 62 is closed. The lock mechanism causes the lock pin to protrude by the biasing force of the spring.

  The main body 61 is provided with a lock release lever (lock release means) although not shown. The lock release lever is connected to the lock mechanism via the interlocking mechanism. The interlocking mechanism mechanically moves the lock pin of the lock mechanism against the biasing force of the spring and pulls it out of the lock pin hole only when the lock release lever is pressed. That is, when a pressing operation that is an unlocking operation is input to the unlocking lever, the interlocking mechanism unlocks the upper cover 62 by the locking mechanism. Further, in a state where the pressing operation of the lock release lever is released, the interlocking mechanism releases the movement against the urging force of the lock pin spring. Then, the lock pin is urged in the protruding direction by the urging force of the spring.

  Therefore, when the lock pin is aligned with any one of the lock pin holes in this state, the lock pin protrudes and engages with the lock pin hole to lock the upper cover 62 to the main body 61. The lock mechanism is in a state where the lock pin is moved against the biasing force of the spring and the upper cover 62 is unlocked by the lock mechanism, or the lock pin is moved by the spring biasing force. An unlock detection sensor (unlock detection means) 77 shown in FIG. 5 is provided for detecting whether the upper cover 62 is locked with the main body 61 by the lock mechanism.

  The control unit 31 detects whether or not the inner opening / closing unit 68a is in the closed state and the relative movement permitting state allowing the closing operation of the upper cover 62 from the detection result of the opening / closing unit opening / closing detection sensor 75. Yes.

  When the lock release lever is pressed and the lock release detection sensor 77 detects that the lock pin of the lock mechanism has been pulled out of the lock pin hole, the control unit 31 detects the open / close detection sensor 75. When the result is confirmed and the opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensor 75 detects that the relative movement is not permitted, an alarm display is displayed on the display unit 50 and an alarm sound is generated on the audio output unit 51.

  That is, when the opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensor 75 detects that the inner opening / closing part 68a is not in the relative movement allowable state and the unlocking detection sensor 77 detects that the locking mechanism is in the unlocked state, the control unit 31 displays The alarm is generated in the unit 50 and the audio output unit 51. The alarm display on the display unit 50 displays a guide display for guiding that the binding tape transport mechanism 68 is not in the relative movement allowable state and that the binding tape transport mechanism 68 is in the relative movement allowable state.

  As described above, the operator opens the upper cover 62 with respect to the main body 61, opens the inner opening / closing portion 68 a of the binding tape transport mechanism 68, performs maintenance, and then releases the lock to load the upper cover 62 into the main body 61. When the lever is pressed, the control unit 31 displays the above alarm display on the display unit 50 when the inner opening / closing unit 68a of the binding tape transport mechanism 68 is open and is not in a relative movement allowable state. At the same time, an alarm sound is generated in the audio output unit 51. As a result, the operator can be prompted not to continue the wrong operation.

  A money handling machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the part similar to 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The money handling machine according to the third embodiment includes a main body 81 that constitutes the relative movement unit 80, and an upper cover 82 that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 81.

  This money handling machine performs predetermined processing on the inserted coins. The main body 81 includes a hopper 84 into which loose coins are inserted, and an opening / closing door (target portion) 86 for opening and closing the side portion of the hopper 84. A coin transport mechanism (target portion) 87 for transporting coins fed out from the hopper 84 is provided. The upper cover 82 is provided so as to be able to open and close the upper opening of the hopper 84, closes the hopper 84 in a posture along the horizontal, and slides the hopper 84 horizontally toward the coin transport mechanism 87 side by a predetermined amount. The upper opening of the hopper 84 is opened by being swung in a posture along the vertical direction and slid downward along the vertical direction outside the door 86. The main body 81 is provided with an open / close switch 88 shown in FIG. 7 for detecting whether the upper cover 82 is in an open state or a closed state.

  The opening / closing door 86 is provided on the front side of the upper cover 82 in the relative movement direction, and is opened from a closed state so as to project laterally. When the upper door 82 is opened and moved vertically downward in a posture along the vertical direction while the open / close door 86 remains open, the door 86 is in a position where it will collide with the upper cover 82, and if it is closed, Even if an opening operation is performed in which the cover 82 is moved vertically downward in a posture along the vertical direction, the cover 82 is in a position where it does not collide with the upper cover 82.

  The open / close door 86 is in a relative movement permitting state in which the opening operation, which is in a closed state and relative to the main body 81 of the upper cover 82, is allowed, or in a relative state with respect to the main body 81 of the upper cover 82. A door opening / closing detection sensor (relative movement permission state detection means) 90 shown in FIG. 7 for detecting whether or not the opening operation as movement is not permitted is provided, and is connected to the control unit 31.

  Similarly to the opening / closing door 86, the coin transport mechanism 87 is also provided on the front side in the relative movement direction of the upper cover 82, and a part thereof is an opening / closing portion 87a that can be opened and closed. When the opening / closing portion 87a is turned from the closed state, the opening / closing portion 87a is in an open state protruding upward, and in this open state, the operator can access the inside. If the opening / closing portion 87a is in the open state and the upper cover 82 is moved vertically downward in a posture along the vertical direction, the opening / closing portion 87a is in a position where it collides with the upper cover 82 and is closed. The upper cover 82 is in a position where it does not collide with the upper cover 82 even if an opening operation is performed in which the upper cover 82 is moved vertically downward in a posture along the vertical direction.

  The opening / closing part 87a is in a relative movement permitting state in which the opening operation, which is in a closed state and relative to the main body 81 of the upper cover 82, is allowed, or in a relative state with respect to the main body 81 of the upper cover 82. An opening / closing section opening / closing detection sensor (relative movement permission state detecting means) 91 shown in FIG. 7 that detects whether the opening operation that is movement is not permitted is provided, and is connected to the control section 31.

  Although not shown, the upper cover 82 is formed with a lock pin hole, and the main body 81 is engaged with the lock pin hole of the upper cover 82 in the closed state so that the upper cover 82 is attached to the main body 81. Is provided with a locking mechanism (locking means) for locking in the closed state.

  Although not shown, the main body 81 is provided with a lock release lever (lock release means). The lock release lever is connected to the lock mechanism via a not-shown interlocking mechanism. The interlock mechanism (not shown) is pulled out of the lock pin hole by mechanically moving the lock pin of the lock mechanism against the urging force of the spring only when the lock release lever is pressed. That is, when a pressing operation that is an unlocking operation is input to the unlocking lever, the interlocking mechanism releases the lock of the upper cover 82 to the main body 81 by the locking mechanism. Further, in a state where the pressing operation of the lock release lever is released, the interlocking mechanism releases the movement against the urging force of the lock pin spring. Then, the lock pin is urged in the protruding direction by the urging force of the spring.

  The lock mechanism is in a state where the lock pin is moved against the biasing force of the spring and the upper cover 82 is unlocked by the lock mechanism, or the lock pin is moved by the spring biasing force. An unlock detection sensor (unlock detection means) 93 shown in FIG. 7 is provided for detecting whether the upper cover 82 is locked by the lock mechanism.

  The control unit 31 detects whether or not the opening / closing door 86 is in the closed state and the relative movement permitting state allowing the opening operation of the upper cover 82 from the detection result of the door opening / closing detection sensor 90. From the detection result of the opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensor 91, it is detected whether the opening / closing part 87a is in a closed state and is in a relative movement allowable state in which the opening operation of the upper cover 82 is allowed.

  When the lock release lever is pressed and the lock release detection sensor 93 detects that the lock pin of the lock mechanism has been pulled out of the lock pin hole, the control unit 31 includes the door open / close detection sensor 90 and the open / close unit. The detection result of the opening / closing detection sensor 91 is confirmed, and the door opening / closing detection sensor 90 and the opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensor 91 detect that at least one of the opening / closing door 86 and the opening / closing part 87a is not in a relative movement allowable state. Then, an alarm display is displayed on the display unit 50 and an alarm sound is generated on the audio output unit 51.

  That is, the door opening / closing detection sensor 90 and the opening / closing portion opening / closing detection sensor 91 detect that at least one of the opening / closing door 86 and the opening / closing portion 87a is not in a relative movement-permitted state, and lock that the lock mechanism is in the unlocked state. When the release detection sensor 93 detects, the control unit 31 causes the display unit 50 and the audio output unit 51 to generate an alarm. The alarm display on the display unit 50 indicates that the relative movement is not permitted, identifies the door 86 and the opening / closing part 87a that are not in the relative movement permitted state, and indicates that the relative movement is not permitted. The guide display for guiding the state is displayed.

  As described above, when the operator performs the maintenance operation by opening one of the opening / closing door 86 and the opening / closing portion 87a, and presses the lock release lever to open the upper cover 82 with respect to the main body 81, When at least one of the open / close door 86 and the open / close portion 87a is in an open state and is not in a relative movement allowable state, the control unit 31 displays the above alarm display on the display unit 50 and outputs an alarm sound to the voice output unit. 51 is generated. As a result, the operator can be prompted not to continue the wrong operation.

18, 73 Outside opening / closing part (relative movement part)
24-26 Temporary storage part (target part)
27 to 29, 91 Opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensor (relative movement permissible state detection means)
33 Opening door (target part)
34,90 Door open / close detection sensor (relative movement permissible state detection means)
38 Cylinder lock (target part)
40 Key removal detection sensor (relative movement permissible state detection means)
43 Locking mechanism (locking means)
45 Lock release lever (lock release means)
48, 77, 93 Unlock detection sensor (unlock detection means)
50 Display section (notification means)
51 Audio output unit (notification means)
68 Bundling tape transport mechanism (target part)
75 Opening / closing part opening / closing detection sensor
80 Relative moving part 86 Opening / closing door (target part)
87 Coin transport mechanism (target part)

Claims (6)

A relative movement part;
Locking means for locking the relative movement part;
Unlocking means for unlocking the locking means when an unlocking operation is input;
Unlock detection means for detecting whether or not the lock means is unlocked and unlocked; and
A relative movement allowance state detecting means for detecting whether or not a target portion on the side of the relative movement direction of the relative movement portion is in a relative movement allowance state allowing the relative movement of the relative movement portion;
Notification means for generating an alarm when the relative movement permission state detection means detects that the target portion is not in the relative movement permission state and the lock release detection means detects that the lock means is in the unlock state. When,
A money handling machine characterized by comprising: The relative movement unit is composed of a main body and a unit provided so that it can be pulled out and loaded with respect to the main body.
The target part is provided in the main body or the unit so as to be openable and closable,
The relative movement permissible state detection means detects that the target part is in the relative movement permissible state when the target part is in a closed state, and the target part is in the relative movement when the target part is in an open state. 2. The money handling machine according to claim 1, wherein the money handling machine is detected as not being in an allowable state.   The money handling machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the locking means is capable of locking the relative movement unit at an intermittent lock position or a continuous lock position.   The lock release means is provided at two places where simultaneous operation with one hand is impossible, and the lock means is unlocked by simultaneously unlocking these lock release means. Item 4. A money handling machine according to any one of items 1 to 3.   5. The money handling machine according to claim 1, wherein the relative movement unit is an opening / closing unit, and the target unit is exposed when the opening / closing unit is opened.   6. The money handling machine according to claim 1, wherein the notifying unit guides the target unit to be in the relative movement allowable state.

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