JP2013119456A - Paper sheet processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a paper sheet processing device capable of enhancing the efficiency of binding work by a worker.SOLUTION: The paper sheet processing device includes a checking means, a counting means, a carrying means, a storing means, a calculating means, and a strip outputting means. The checking means checks paper sheets. The counting means counts the paper sheets. The carrying means carries the paper sheets. The storing means stores the paper sheets. The calculating means calculates a length of a strip binding a predetermined number of the paper sheets on the basis of information on the size of the paper sheets and information on the height of a bundle of the predetermined number of the paper sheets. The strip outputting means outputs the strip having the calculated length after a predetermined number of the paper sheets are stored in the storing means.

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a paper sheet processing apparatus.

  In recent years, a large number of banknotes are handled on a daily basis in banks, large-scale retailers, and the like, and there is a task of sorting and organizing these banknotes according to denomination and correctness (degree of banknote corruption). Normally, when the amount of bills increases, the bills are managed in a state of being sealed every 100 sheets. Therefore, a paper sheet processing apparatus has been proposed as an apparatus for automating such banknote sorting work. This paper sheet processing apparatus discriminates the type of hopper bank and the degree of damage that have been transported, a hopper that stacks and stores unprocessed banknotes, a transport mechanism that feeds and transports banknotes one by one from here And a plurality of pocket portions for collecting and collecting classified banknotes according to denominations.

Japanese Patent No. 2686068 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-137093

  A high-performance paper sheet processing apparatus that collects banknotes in a state of being bundled every predetermined number of sheets is also known, but an inexpensive paper sheet processing apparatus is also required, and in the case of an inexpensive paper sheet processing apparatus, The banknotes are stacked in a state where they are not sealed every predetermined number. In this case, the banknotes in which the clerk is accumulated are sealed.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a paper sheet processing apparatus capable of improving the efficiency of banding work by an attendant.

  The paper sheet processing apparatus according to the embodiment includes an inspection unit, a count unit, a transport unit, a storage unit, a calculation unit, and a belt output unit. The inspection means inspects paper sheets. The counting means counts the paper sheets. The conveying means conveys the paper sheet. The storage means stores the paper sheet. The calculating means calculates a length of a band for binding the predetermined number of paper sheets based on the size information of the paper sheets and the height information of the predetermined number of paper sheet bundles. The band output unit outputs the band having the calculated length after a predetermined number of sheets are stored in the storage unit.

It is sectional drawing which shows schematically the whole structure of the paper sheet processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment. It is sectional drawing which expands and shows the main module of the paper sheet processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment, a loading module, and an integrated module. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the control system of the paper sheet processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the information regarding the width | variety of paper sheets. It is a figure which shows an example of the information regarding the total height for every number of paper sheets. It is a flowchart which shows an example of length calculation of a cable tie. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a binding band output. It is sectional drawing for demonstrating another example of the paper sheet processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment.

  Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing an overall configuration of a paper sheet processing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a main module, a loading module, and an accumulation module of the paper sheet processing apparatus. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the paper sheet processing apparatus for processing paper sheets includes a main module 10, a loading module 30, and three stacking modules 60a, 60b, 60c. These modules are arranged in a line in this order. They are arranged side by side and are electrically and mechanically connected to each other. The main module 10 is provided with a main control unit 12 that controls the operation of the main module and the entire apparatus.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the main control unit 12 is provided on a control board in the main module 10. The main control unit 12 includes a CPU 12a that controls the operation of each module and calculates the efficiency of the operation state, and a memory 12b that stores various data, control programs, management information, and the like. Various types of data include operator ID, date and time, serial number, assignment information, bank logo, administrator signature image, print information that can be printed on a binding band such as fonts in various languages, and multi-stage processing of paper sheets. The speed and the like are stored in the memory 12b.

  Connected to the main control unit 12 are an operation unit 17 for inputting various information to the device, and a monitor 15 as a display device for displaying the input information and the operation state, processing state, etc. of the device. The loading module 30 and the three integrated modules 60a, 60b, 60c have sub-control units 31a, 61a that control the operation of each module, respectively, and these sub-control units are connected to the main module via an interface and a cable (not shown). 10 main control units 12 are connected to the LAN. The main control unit 12 is connected to a host computer (not shown), and performs transmission / reception of information and arrangement of information with the host computer.

  By the operation of the operator from the operation unit 17 connected to the main control unit 12, setting of transaction methods such as depositing and organizing operations, loading processing into the loading cabinet, inspection processing of paper sheets in the loading cabinet, and processing Various operation settings of the processing apparatus are performed such as setting of a stacker for storing the paper sheets P, setting of band processing, and setting of a damage level that is a discrimination level of paper sheets.

  In addition, the main control unit 12 determines the processing efficiency of unit time, the processing efficiency of each of a plurality of days, the processing efficiency for each operator ID, the total number of processings, and the total operating time in accordance with processing information from the inspection device 18 described later. The management information that is included is calculated, stored in the memory 12b, and displayed on the monitor 15.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the main module 10 includes a supply unit 11 on which a large number of sheets P are placed in a stacked state, and takes out the sheets P from the supply unit 11 one by one. A mechanism 14 and a transport path 16 for transporting the paper sheet P taken out by the take-out mechanism 14 are provided. A plurality of sets of endless transport belts (not shown) are extended on the transport path 16 so as to sandwich the transport path. The taken out paper sheet P is nipped and conveyed by the conveyance belt.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the supply unit 11 includes a support surface 11a extending at an angle θ with respect to the vertical direction, and a mounting surface 11b extending substantially orthogonally to the support surface 11a from the lower end of the support surface 11a. And a pair of guide walls 11c erected along both side edges of the support surface 11a and the mounting surface 11b. At the boundary between the support surface 11a and the placement surface 11b, a take-out port 11e for taking the paper sheet P into the apparatus is formed. The supply unit 11 is provided on one end side of the apparatus main body of the main module 10, and the lower part of the supply unit 11, that is, the placement surface 11 b is located near the lower end of the apparatus main body.

  A plurality of sheets, for example, 2000 sheets or more of paper sheets P can be placed on the supply unit 11 in a stacked state. In the laminated paper sheet P, the lowermost paper sheet is placed on the placement surface 11b, and, for example, the side edge on the long side of the paper sheet is placed on the support surface 11a. Thus, it is tilted along the support surface and mounted on the supply unit 11. The laminated paper sheets P are taken into the apparatus through the take-out port 11e one by one from the lowermost paper sheet P by the take-out mechanism 14.

  The inclination angle θ of the support surface 11a is set in the range of 25 to 75 degrees, for example, 30 to 40 degrees. The support surface 11a may be configured to be rotatable with respect to the apparatus main body, and the inclination angle θ may be adjustable.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the supply unit 11 includes a backup plate 21 that moves the laminated paper sheet P toward the take-out side, that is, the placement surface 11b. The backup plate 21 is provided so as to be housed on the support surface 11a and movable along the support surface. The backup plate 21 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the support surface 11a. Usually, for example, when about 2000 sheets P are placed on the supply unit 11, the backup plate 21 is rotated to a position that is substantially flush with the support surface 11 a, and the position is set by a torsion spring or the like. Is held in. When the removal of the paper sheet P proceeds and the number of sheets decreases, for example, when the number of sheets decreases to about 800, the backup plate 21 is rotated to a position standing upright from the support surface 11a. It contacts the uppermost stage of the laminated paper sheet P and moves to the take-out side together with the laminated paper sheet P. Accordingly, the backup plate 21 can move the laminated paper sheet P to the take-out side, and even when the number of the laminated paper sheets P is reduced, the paper sheet can be prevented from falling down and stably taken out. Can be moved to a position.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the take-out mechanism 14 for taking out the paper sheets P one by one from the supply unit 11 includes a plurality of pickup rollers (take-out rollers) provided so as to be able to contact the paper sheets P on the placement surface 11b. ) 24, a separation roller 25 provided in rolling contact with the pickup roller 24 on the take-out port 11e side, and a drive motor 26 that rotates the pickup roller 24 at a predetermined speed.

  When the pickup roller 24 rotates, the lowermost sheet P is taken out by the pickup roller 24 and sent to the transport path 16 from the take-out port 11e. At this time, the second and subsequent paper sheets P are separated from the taken-out paper sheets by the separation roller 25. As a result, the sheets P are taken out one by one from the supply unit 11 and sent to the transport path 16.

  The main control unit 12 adjusts the take-in amount and take-in speed of the paper sheets to the take-out mechanism 14 according to the amount of the stacked paper sheets P placed or according to an input instruction from the operator in a plurality of stages. To do. That is, the main control unit 12 adjusts the rotational speed of the pickup roller 24 by the drive motor 26, and sets, for example, 1000 sheets, 800 sheets, and 600 sheets to be taken in per minute. Moreover, the main control part 12 adjusts the taking-in amount of the paper sheet P according to the inspection state of the inspection apparatus 18 mentioned later. For example, when the inspection device 18 cannot perform the inspection of the paper sheet P satisfactorily, the main control unit 12 reduces the take-in amount from 1000 sheets per minute to 800 sheets per minute. Further, the main control unit 12 temporarily stops or reverses the pickup roller 24 when the inspection device 18 detects two sheets of paper sheets P or a short pitch is detected, and takes two sheets of paper sheets P. And normalizing the feed pitch of the paper sheet P.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the conveyance pitch correction unit 13 that corrects the conveyance pitch of the paper sheet P conveyed by the conveyance path 16 and the paper sheet P with the conveyance pitch corrected are inspected one by one. An inspection device 18 is arranged along the conveyance path 16. The inspection device 18 is disposed above the outlet 11e of the supply unit 11 in the vertical direction. The inspection device 18 detects the type, shape, thickness, front / back, authenticity, correctness, double-sheet removal, etc. of the paper sheet P that has been sent. Here, the correctness detection indicates that a correct ticket that can be recirculated and a non-redistributable ticket that is dirty, damaged, or the like cannot be detected.

  The conveyance path 16 extends downward from the take-out mechanism 14 and the take-out port 11e, and then obliquely inclines with respect to the vertical direction to the inspection device 18 and extends from the bottom to the top. According to the present embodiment, the transport path 16 extends substantially along the support surface 11a of the supply unit 11, that is, in the same manner as the support surface 11a. In addition, the conveyance path 16 may extend obliquely upward from the take-out port immediately without going down from the take-out port 11e. The inspection device 18 is also provided obliquely along the conveyance path 16.

  In this way, by extending the conveyance path 16 so as to be inclined from the bottom to the top, when foreign substances such as clips, coins, pins and the like are taken into the conveyance path 16 together with the paper sheet P from the supply unit 11, Is dropped along the transport path 16 to the lowermost part of the transport path. Thereby, foreign matters can be eliminated before entering the inspection device 18, and damage to the inspection device 18 due to foreign matters can be prevented in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a discharge port 26a is formed in the guide plate 26 defining the transfer path 16 at the lowermost part of the transfer path 16, and a foreign matter collecting part is provided below the discharge port 26a. ing. The foreign material recovery unit is configured by, for example, a recovery box 27 that can be pulled out from the apparatus main body. The foreign matter falling along the conveyance path 26 is discharged from the discharge port 26 a and is collected in the collection box 27.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in the main module 10, two reject parts 20 a and 20 b are provided along the conveyance path 16, and a plurality of stackers 22 a and 22 b that stack paper sheets, respectively. 22c and 22d are arranged side by side. The paper sheet P that has passed through the inspection device 18 is sorted into a reject ticket and a processed ticket by a gate (not shown). The reject ticket means a ticket that has been determined to be a fake ticket by the inspection device 18, or a ticket that has been determined to be indistinguishable by folding, tearing, skewing, two-sheet removal, or the like. The skew refers to a state in which the paper sheet P is inclined obliquely with respect to a direction orthogonal to the transport direction. The reject tickets are sorted and accumulated in the reject unit 20a or 20b. The rejected tickets accumulated in the reject unit 20a or 20b, except for fake tickets, are either re-set in the supply unit 11 and retaken, or manually entered into the count data. The inspection results such as the processing amount and the number of sheets by the inspection device 18 are sent to the main control unit 12, stored, and displayed on the monitor 15.

  Further, the processing ticket means that the paper sheet P discriminated by the inspection device 18 is a genuine note or a genuine note, or a genuine note that is a damaged note. The processed tickets are sent to the accumulation boxes 22a to 22d and accumulated. For example, the processed tickets are sorted and accumulated in any one of the stackers 22a to 22d corresponding to each ticket type, and the lost tickets are collectively collected in one stacker.

  The conveyance path 16 is connected to a loading module 30 described later. When a paper sheet is loaded into the loading box by the loading module 30, a part or all of the processing ticket inspected by the inspection device 18 of the main module 10 is sent to the loading module 30 through the conveyance path 16.

  The main module 10 includes a drive mechanism (not shown) and a power source for driving the take-out mechanism 14, the inspection device 18, the transport mechanism, and the like, and various other sensors.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the loading module 30 includes a loading unit 34 in which a loading box 32 such as an ATM cassette and a loading cassette taken out from an automatic transaction apparatus (ATM) is detachably mounted, and a loading box 32. A loading / unloading mechanism 36 for loading paper sheets or taking out paper sheets from the loading chamber 32, an inspection device 38, a rejection chamber 40, an alignment mechanism 42, and a conveyance path 44 for conveying the paper sheets through them. And. A plurality of sets of endless conveyance belts are extended on the conveyance path 44 so as to sandwich the conveyance path. The paper sheets are transported while being sandwiched between transport belts. The conveyance path 44 returns from the conveyance path 16 of the main module 10 to the first conveyance path from the first conveyance path 44a following the stacking module 60a and the first conveyance path to the first conveyance path through the mounting portion 34, the inspection device 38, and the vicinity of the reject container 40. A second conveyance path 44b is provided.

  The loading box 32 mounted on the loading unit 34 is a loading box that can only load (deposit) paper sheets, a loading box that can only take out (withdraw) paper sheets, or a paper sheet There are loading boxes that can be loaded and unloaded (withdrawal and withdrawal). Here, the loading chamber 32 is configured to be able to load a large number of paper sheets and to be able to take out paper sheets from the loading chamber. In addition, the loading storage 32 is a sensor for detecting loading and unloading of paper sheets, and the ticket type, amount (paid), operator information, ID of the loading storage 32 (branch number, which It is provided with a memory for storing information such as an index indicating whether it is a loading storage) or an aircraft number.

  The loading / unloading mechanism 36 of the loading module 30 includes a take-out roller for taking out paper sheets one by one from the loading cabinet 32, a loading roller for loading paper sheets into the loading cabinet 32, a conveyance belt, and the like.

  The inspection device 38 detects the ticket type, shape, thickness, front / back, authenticity, correctness, double-sheet taking, sheet serial number, etc. of the paper sheet taken out from the loading chamber 32. Here, the correctness detection indicates that a correct ticket that can be recirculated and a non-redistributable ticket that is dirty, damaged, or the like cannot be detected. Non-slip tickets include paper sheets with tapes attached. For the authenticity detection, for example, magnetic detection, image detection, or fluorescence detection that reads light reflected and reflected by fluorescence can be used. The inspection device 38 counts the taken-out paper sheets and calculates the number of sheets and the height. The inspection results such as the amount of money and the number of sheets detected by the inspection device 18 are sent to the main control unit 12, stored, and displayed on the monitor 15.

  The rejection store 40 is provided on the downstream side of the inspection device 38 with respect to the paper sheet conveyance direction. The paper sheet P that has passed through the inspection device 38 is sorted into a reject ticket and a processing ticket by a gate (not shown). The reject ticket refers to a ticket that has been determined to be a fake ticket by the inspection device 38, or a ticket that has been determined to be indistinguishable due to breakage, tearing, skewing, two-sheet removal, or the like. The reject ticket is sent to the reject store 40 and accumulated. In addition, under the control of the main control unit 12, any one or more of the stacks 22a to 22d of the main module 10 is set as a reject store, and the reject ticket discharged from the loading module 30 is set as the main module. It may be sent to 10 reject stores and accumulated. Furthermore, among the rejected tickets that have passed through the inspection device 38, rejected tickets that are determined to be fake tickets and other rejected tickets may be divided and accumulated in separate reject boxes.

  The processing ticket means that the paper sheet P discriminated by the inspection device 38 is a genuine note or a genuine note, or a genuine note that is a damaged note. The correct ticket is returned to the loading storage 32 through the conveyance path 44b and the alignment mechanism 42, and is loaded into the loading storage 32 by the take-out loading mechanism 36. Under the control of the main control unit 12, any one or more of the stackers 22 a to 22 d of the main module 10 is set as a non-payment box in advance, and the non-use ticket discharged from the loading module 30 is stored in the main module 10. Sent to the banknote bank and collected.

  The correct tickets taken out from the loading cabinet 32 may be accumulated in the accumulation cabinets 22a to 22d of the main module 10 by an arbitrary designated number preset for each ticket type. In addition, when the number of sheets to be accumulated in the loading storage 32, for example, 2000 sheets is set, the shortage can be recognized from the number of the correct bills detected by the inspection device 38 as described above, and the paper sheets corresponding to the shortage number. Is supplied from the main module 10 to the loading module 30 and loaded into the loading chamber 32 through the alignment mechanism 42 and the conveyance path 44. By attaching the loading storage 32 to the mounting portion 34 of the loading module 30, the amount of paper in the loading storage 32 is automatically sent to the main control portion 12, so that the main control portion 12 has been sent. If it is determined that the height is insufficient to the desired height, the shortage sheets may be automatically supplied from the main module 10 to the loading storage 32 and loaded.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the stacking module 60 a includes a transport path 62 that communicates with the transport path 44 a of the loading module 30, and a stacking device 75 a that stacks paper sheets sent through the transport path 62. The sensor S1 that detects the paper sheet discharged to the stacking device 75a, the band output device 76a that outputs a binding band for sealing the bundle of paper sheets stacked on the stacking device 75a, and the stacking device 75a And a display 77a for guiding that a predetermined number of sheets have been accumulated. The band output device 76a includes a printing device 78a that prints desired information on the binding band to be output. As the printing device 78a, an ink jet printer, a dot printer, a laser printer, or the like can be used. The printing device 78a is controlled by the main control unit 12 and the sub control unit 61a. Arbitrary information input by the operator or the operator ID, date / time, serial number, assignment information, bank information stored in the memory 12b. Print logos, administrator sign images, etc. in any language font on the cable tie.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the other integrated modules 60b, 60c are configured in the same manner as the integrated module 60a, and the conveyance paths 62 of the integrated modules 60a, 60b, 60c extend in communication with each other. Then, the paper sheet P is sent from the main module 10 or the loading module 30 to any of the stacking modules 60a, 60b, 60c and stacked.

  A safety pocket 74 is provided at the most downstream of all the modules. If there are paper sheets that could not be processed while each module was being transported, the paper sheets are discharged into the safety pocket 74 and retracted from the apparatus.

  Next, the output of the cable tie will be described. The memory 12b of the main control unit 12 stores the size of the paper sheets for outputting a binding band having an appropriate length and the total height for each number of stacked paper sheets. In the present embodiment, a case where the memory 12b stores the width (x) of the paper sheet (see FIG. 4) as the size of the paper sheet will be described. However, the width of the paper sheet as the size of the paper sheet. And the length may be stored. The memory 12b stores the total height (z) (see FIG. 5) for each number of stacked paper sheets. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the width is 62 mm for a type 1 paper sheet, and the width is 67 mm for a type 2 paper sheet. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, it is indicated that the height is 5 mm for 50 sheets, and the height is 10 mm for 100 sheets.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 12a obtains the width (x) of the paper sheets and the total height (z) for each number of stacked paper sheets (ST11), and the minimum length (lmin) of the binding band = 2 (x + z) is calculated (ST12), and the discharge length (l) = lmin + lextra of the band is calculated (ST13). In addition, lextra is the margin length of a cable tie, and is set to a preset length.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the take-out mechanism 14 provided by the paper sheet processing apparatus starts feeding the paper sheets (ST21), and the inspection device 18 inspects the paper sheets and counts the paper sheets and accumulates them. The device 75a accumulates paper sheets (ST22). The main control unit 12 (CPU 12a) monitors the count value of the paper sheets, the count value reaches a predetermined value (ST23, YES), and the paper sheets are discharged to the stacking device 75a by the output of the sensor S1, and stacked. At the timing when a predetermined number of sheets are stacked on the device 75a, the output of the binding band is instructed, and further, the output of the guidance indicating that the predetermined number of sheets is stacked is instructed on the stacking device 75a.

  The band output device 76a receives the output instruction of the band, and outputs the band based on the discharge length (l) of the band (ST24). That is, after a predetermined number of sheets are completely accumulated in the accumulating device 75a, the band output device 76a outputs a binding band based on the discharge length (l) of the band. The indicator 77a is lit in response to a guidance output instruction indicating that a predetermined number of sheets have been stacked on the stacking device 75a, and indicates that the predetermined number of sheets has been stacked on the stacking device 75a. Notify the operator.

  The operator confirms that the indicator 77a is turned on, cuts out the binding band output from the band output device 76a (ST25), takes out the paper sheets accumulated in the stacking device 75a, and binds them with the binding band (ST26). .

  After the predetermined number of sheets are accumulated in the accumulating device 75a, the main controller 12 (CPU 12a) while the sensor S2 continues to detect the predetermined number of sheets accumulated in the accumulating device 75a. Determines that a predetermined number of paper sheets have not been removed from the stacking device 75a, and stops the paper sheet processing if the paper sheets have been detected for a predetermined time after the stacking is completed. Yes (stop inspection).

  As described above, since the paper sheet processing apparatus can output a binding band having an appropriate length at an appropriate timing, it is possible to improve the efficiency of banding work by an attendant. Further, since the paper sheet processing apparatus does not include an automatic binding processing module that automatically binds a bundle of paper sheets using a binding band, it can be configured inexpensively and compactly.

  Next, a case where paper sheets of different ticket types are stacked by a plurality of stacking devices will be described. For example, a first number (for example, 100 sheets) of the first type (small size paper sheets) is stacked on the stacking device 75a, and the second type (second number) is stacked on the stacking device 75b. Assume a case where a second number (for example, 200 sheets) of paper sheets of a size larger than one type of paper sheets is stacked.

  When detecting the first type of paper sheet, the inspection device 18 of the paper sheet processing apparatus counts and accumulates the first type of paper sheet in the stacking device 75a. Further, when detecting the second type of paper sheet, the inspection device 18 of the paper sheet processing apparatus counts and accumulates the second type of paper sheet in the stacking device 75b.

  The main control unit 12 (CPU 12a) monitors the count value of the first type of paper sheet, the count value reaches the first number of sheets, and the first type of paper sheet is detected by the output of the sensor S1. At the timing when the first type of paper sheets are discharged to the stacking device 75a and the first number of sheets are stacked on the stacking device 75a, the output of the binding band is instructed, and further, the stacking device 75a receives the first number of sheets. Instructs the output of guidance that leaves have been accumulated.

  The band output device 76a receives a binding band output instruction, and outputs the binding band based on the discharge length (la) of the band corresponding to the first number of sheets of the first type. In other words, after the first type of the first number of paper sheets are completely accumulated in the accumulating device 75a, the band output device 76a responds to the first type of the first number of paper sheets. Based on the discharge length (la), a cable tie is output. In addition, the indicator 77a is turned on in response to a guidance output instruction indicating that the first type of paper sheets of the first number has been accumulated in the accumulator 75a, and the first type of paper is displayed on the accumulator 75a. The operator is notified that the first number of sheets has been accumulated.

  Similarly, the main control unit 12 (CPU 12a) monitors the count value of the second type of paper sheet, the count value reaches the second number value, and the second type of paper is output by the output of the sensor S1. When the leaves are discharged to the accumulating device 75b and the second number of sheets of the second type are accumulated in the accumulating device 75b, the output of the binding band is instructed. Instructs the output of guidance that the number of sheets has been accumulated.

  The band output device 76b receives a binding band output instruction, and outputs the binding band based on the discharge length (lb) of the band corresponding to the second number of sheets of the second type. That is, after the second type of the second number of paper sheets are completely accumulated in the accumulating device 75b, the band output device 76b responds to the second type of the second number of paper sheets. Output the cable tie based on the discharge length (lb). The indicator 77b is lit in response to a guidance output instruction indicating that the second type of paper sheets of the second type has been stacked on the stacking device 75b, and the second type of the display device 77b is displayed on the stacking device 75b. The operator is notified that the second number of sheets has been accumulated.

  Further, in the above description, the integrated module 60a includes the integrated device 75a, the band output device 76a, and the display 77a, and the band output device 76a and the display 77a are arranged at positions corresponding to the integrated device 75a. The integration module 60b includes an integration device 75b, a band output device 76b, and a display 77b. The band output device 76b and the display 77b are arranged at positions corresponding to the integration device 75b. Similarly, the integration module 60c is integrated. The case has been described in which the device 75c, the band output device 76c, and the display 77c are provided, and the band output device 76c and the display 77c are disposed at a position corresponding to the integrated device 75c.

  The paper sheet processing apparatus is not limited to the above configuration. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the stacking module 60a includes a stacking apparatus 75a and a display 77a, and is displayed at a position corresponding to the stacking apparatus 75a. Similarly, the integrated module 60b includes the integrated device 75b and the display 77b, the display 77b is disposed at a position corresponding to the integrated device 75b, and the integrated module 60c is also connected to the integrated device 75c. And the indicator 77c, the indicator 77c is disposed at a position corresponding to the stacking device 75c, and the sheet processing apparatus further includes one band output device 760 corresponding to the stacking devices 75a, 75b, and 75c. May be.

  In this case, when the band output device 760 outputs a binding band for binding the paper sheets stacked on the stacking device 75a, the indicator 77a disposed at a position corresponding to the stacking device 75a is turned on. . The clerk cuts the binding band output from the band output device 760, using the indicator 77a as a guide, and binds the sheets stacked on the stacking device 75a. As a result, it is possible to easily select and bind paper sheets to be bundled (paper sheets that have been accumulated in the accumulation device 75a), and to bind paper sheets that should not be bundled. Can be prevented.

  Further, when the band output device 760 outputs a binding band for binding paper sheets stacked on the stacking device 75b, the indicator 77b disposed at a position corresponding to the stacking device 75b is turned on. The clerk cuts the binding band output from the band output device 760, using the indicator 77b as a guide, and binds the sheets stacked on the stacking device 75b. As a result, it is possible to easily select and bind paper sheets to be bundled (paper sheets that have already been accumulated in the accumulating device 75b) and to bind paper sheets that should not be bundled. Can be prevented.

  Further, when the band output device 760 outputs a binding band for binding the paper sheets stacked on the stacking device 75c, the indicator 77a disposed at a position corresponding to the stacking device 75c is turned on. The clerk cuts the binding band output from the band output device 760 using the indicator 77c as a guide, and binds the paper sheets stacked on the stacking device 75c. As a result, it is possible to easily select and bind paper sheets to be bundled (paper sheets that have been accumulated in the accumulating device 75c) and to bind paper sheets that should not be bundled. Can be prevented.

  The present embodiment will be summarized below.

  A paper sheet processing apparatus having a function of binding paper sheets every predetermined number of sheets is also known, but there are concerns such as jamming of a binding band due to a complicated configuration. In addition, the paper sheet processing apparatus having such an automatic binding function increases the cost of equipment. When the clerk binds the paper sheets with the tie band, the concern about the jam and the high cost of the device are solved, but the burden on the clerk increases.

  Since the paper sheet processing apparatus of the present embodiment does not have an automatic binding function as an essential component, it can be realized at a low cost, and since a binding band of an appropriate length is output (discharged) at an appropriate timing, the staff is simple. In addition, it is possible to reliably bind the target paper sheets with the output binding band.

  Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 12 ... Main control part, 12a ... CPU, 12b ... Memory, 60a, 60b, 60c ... Integrated module, 75a, 75b, 75c ... Integrated device, 76a, 76b, 76c ... Band output device, 77a, 77b, 77c ... Display

Claims (5)

An inspection means for inspecting paper sheets;
Counting means for counting the paper sheets;
Conveying means for conveying the paper sheet;
Storage means for storing the paper sheets;
Calculation means for calculating a length of a band for binding the predetermined number of paper sheets based on the information on the size of the paper sheets and the information on the height of the bundle of the predetermined number of paper sheets;
A band output means for outputting a band of the calculated length after a predetermined number of paper sheets are stored in the storage means;
A paper sheet processing apparatus.   2. The paper sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a guide unit that guides that a predetermined number of sheets are stored in the storage unit after a predetermined number of sheets are stored in the storage unit. The storage means includes a plurality of storage units,
The paper sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the belt output unit includes a belt output unit at a position corresponding to each storage unit. The calculating means determines the first number of paper sheets of the first ticket type based on the information on the size of the paper sheets of the first ticket type and the height information of the bundle of the first number of paper sheets. The length of the first band to be bound is calculated, and the second ticket type is based on the information on the size of the sheet of the second ticket type and the height information of the bundle of the second number of sheets. Calculating the length of the second band for binding the second number of paper sheets,
The first belt output corresponding to the first storage unit after the first number of paper sheets of the first ticket type is stored in the first storage unit of the plurality of storage units. A unit outputs a first band corresponding to the calculated length of the first band;
The second belt output corresponding to the second storage unit after the second number of sheets of the second ticket type is stored in the second storage unit among the plurality of storage units. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the unit outputs a second band corresponding to the calculated length of the second band.   Control means for stopping the inspection of the paper sheets in response to detection of a state in which the predetermined number of paper sheets are not removed after a predetermined time since the predetermined number of paper sheets are stored in the storage means. The paper sheet processing apparatus of any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4 provided with these.

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