JP2019101676A - Paper storage apparatus and paper processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

To upgrade the storage quantity of a paper storage apparatus.SOLUTION: A paper storage apparatus (a bill storage apparatus 3) includes: a rotational body (a drum 37) that winds up paper by rotating around a rotation shaft 370, and feeds the paper by rotating in an opposite direction; at least one tape (a first tape 351 and a second tape 352) wound on the rotational body together with the paper; and a changing structure 301 that changes a position of an edge in a width direction of the tape which is wound on the rotational body, to the direction of the rotation shaft.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The technology disclosed herein relates to a paper sheet storage device and a paper sheet processing device.

  Patent Document 1 describes a paper sheet storage device. The sheet storage device includes a drum that rotates in a winding direction and a feeding direction around a rotation axis, and a tape that is wound around the drum together with the sheet. The tapes are disposed at two locations spaced in the direction of the axis of rotation of the drum. The tape presses a portion close to one end in the longitudinal direction of the paper sheet and a portion close to the other end toward the drum.

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  Conventionally, a paper sheet storage device configured to store paper sheets by winding them around a drum is relatively stable and stores paper sheets regardless of the size of the paper sheets and the type of the paper sheets. It was thought that it could be done.

  The inventor of the present application has newly found that the storage quality of the sheet storage device can be further improved.

  The technology disclosed herein improves the storage quality of the sheet storage device.

  Specifically, the paper storage device disclosed herein takes up the paper by rotating around a shaft and rotates the sheet to be fed out by rotating in the opposite direction, and the paper. The leaf is provided with at least one tape wound around the rotating body, and a changing structure for changing the position of the widthwise edge of the tape wound around the rotating body in the direction of the axis.

  When the changing structure changes the position of the edge of the tape, the position at which the tape is pressed changes in the sheet wound up on the rotating body.

  For example, depending on the size of the sheet, the modification structure may change the position of the edge of the tape. When the sheet is large, the tape can overlap the sheet at an appropriate position, and the tape can hold the sheet stably. When the paper sheet is small, the tape can be superimposed on the paper sheet without leaving the paper sheet, and the tape can hold the paper sheet stably.

  In addition, since a bill, which is one of the paper sheets, may be folded, a creased portion is easily cut. For example, the change structure may change the position of the edge of the tape such that the tape overlaps the breakable point of the bill. In this way, when winding the paper sheet around the rotating body, or when feeding the paper sheet from the rotating body, the paper sheet may be torn up, or it may be curled up and broken at a location where the paper sheet is broken. It is possible to prevent such problems.

  Furthermore, so-called hybrid banknotes in which paper and polymer film are combined as one of the paper sheets have the property that the polymer film is stronger in stiffness than paper. For example, depending on the location of the polymer film in the hybrid bank note, the change structure may change the position of the edge of the tape. As such, the tape overlaps the proper position on the hybrid bill. The tape can hold the hybrid banknote stably.

  The change structure changes the position of the edge of the tape, thereby improving the storage quality of the sheet storage device.

  Here, the change structure may change the position of the edge of the tape according to the destination at the time of shipment of the sheet storage device. In addition, the change structure may change the position of the edge of the tape according to the installation environment, such as the installed country or region, when the paper sheet storage device is installed (that is, before the start of use). Furthermore, according to the storage condition of the paper sheet storage device, for example, the storage quality is low or storage of a new type of paper sheet is started even after the start of use of the paper sheet storage device. The position of the edge of the tape may be changed. In addition, if the change structure is a bill storage device, depending on the size, shape, and / or structure of the new bill (especially the structure of the hybrid bill), during reprint of the bill, You may change the position.

  The change structure may be configured to change the fixing position of the tape relative to the rotating body in the direction of the axis.

  When the fixed position of the tape is changed in the axial direction, the relative position between the rotating body and the tape changes, so the position of the edge of the tape wound around the rotating body changes.

  The change structure may have a plurality of marks provided on the rotating body and indicating the fixing position of the tape.

  The change of the fixed position of the tape may be performed by human hands, for example. By providing a plurality of marks on the rotating body, the operator can fix the tape at an appropriate position among the plurality of positions according to the marks. The “marks” may be formed by, for example, a convex portion protruding from the outer peripheral portion of the rotating body or a concave portion (or a groove portion) recessed from the outer peripheral portion. Also, for example, "marks" may be printed on the outer peripheral portion (that is, the marks may be displayed by coloring the outer peripheral portion).

  The change structure may be configured by a movable portion that rotates around the axis, fixes the tape, and moves in the direction of the axis.

  The movable portion is attached to the rotating body and rotates integrally with the rotating body, and the tape is fixed and configured to move relative to the rotating body in the direction of the axis. May be

  By moving the movable part in the direction of the axis, the position of the tape relative to the rotating body can be changed. Since the relative position of the rotating body and the tape changes, the position of the edge of the tape wound on the rotating body changes. Since the movable portion rotates integrally with the rotating body when the rotating body is rotated, the tape may be wound around the movable portion.

  The change structure may include a drive unit that moves the movable unit in the direction of the axis.

  By moving the movable part by the drive part, the position of the tape relative to the rotating body can be properly positioned. The drive unit may be configured to include, for example, an electric motor.

  The paper sheet storage apparatus includes a reel on which the tape is wound, and the change structure includes a position of the reel corresponding to a position of the edge of the tape fixed to the rotating body. It may be configured to change in the direction.

  By matching the position of the edge of the tape fixed to the rotating body with the position of the reel, the tape pulled out from the reel is smoothly supplied to the rotating body or the tape drawn out from the rotating body is Smoothly wound on reels.

  The change structure may have a second drive unit that moves the reel in the direction of the axis.

  By moving the reel by the second drive unit, the reel can be disposed at a position corresponding to the position of the tape fixed to the rotating body.

  The sheet storage device includes a reel on which the tape is wound, and the change structure is disposed in a path of the tape between the reel and the rotating body and is fixed to the rotating body According to the position of the edge of the tape, the supply position of the tape to the rotating body may be configured by a guide portion that changes the direction of the axis.

  The tape pulled out from the reel is smoothly supplied to the rotating body by rotating the tape by changing the supply position of the tape so as to correspond to the position of the edge of the tape fixed to the rotating body, or The tape fed from the body is smoothly taken up on a reel. In addition, the above configuration can change the supply position of the tape pulled out from the reel with respect to the drum without changing the position of the reel. The configuration of the reel can be simplified.

  The sheet storage device includes a restricting portion that restricts a portion of the sheet from being folded onto the outer surface of the tape when the sheet is fed out from the rotating body, and the restricting portion According to the position of the edge of the tape wound around the rotating body, the tape may be arranged to face the tape.

  If a sheet is cut or torn, a part of the sheet may be flipped up and folded onto the outer surface of the tape wound on the drum. The regulating portion regulates that the paper sheet is folded in on the outer surface of the tape. The restricting portion may be disposed at a position facing the tape wound around the rotating body. Since the position of the edge of the tape wound around the rotating body can be changed in the axial direction, by arranging the restricting portion according to the position of the edge of the tape, the restricting portion can It is possible to regulate that a part is folded into the outer surface of the tape.

  The paper sheet storage device includes a roller for holding the tape wound around the rotating body, and the roller is disposed at a position contacting the tape according to the position of the edge of the tape. It may be configured.

  When the roller presses the tape, it is possible to prevent the tape wound around the rotating body and the paper sheets from shifting. Since the tape wound on the rotating body can change the position of the edge in the direction of the axis as described above, by arranging the roller according to the position of the edge of the tape, the roller hits the tape It will be. Misalignment between the tape wound around the rotating body and the paper sheet is prevented.

  The tapes may be disposed at a plurality of locations spaced in the direction of the axis, and the change structure may change the spacing between at least a pair of the tapes in the direction of the axis.

  In this way, the position of the edge of each of the at least one pair of tapes can be changed. The tape can hold down a plurality of places in a sheet properly.

  The sheet processing apparatus disclosed herein includes the above-described sheet storage device.

  As described above, according to the sheet storage device and the sheet processing apparatus, the storage quality of the sheets is improved.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the appearance of the banknote handling apparatus. FIG. 2: is a schematic diagram which shows the structural example of the inside of a banknote processing apparatus. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration example of the bill storage device, showing a state in which the storage amount is zero. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the storage amount is full in the banknote storage device of FIG. 3. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view schematically showing a configuration example of the bill storage device capable of changing the position of the reel. FIG. 6 is an explanatory view schematically showing a configuration example of the bill storage device for changing the fixing position of the tape with respect to the drum. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view schematically showing a configuration example of the bill storage device in which the drive unit changes the position of the reel. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view schematically showing a configuration example of the bill storage device in which the guide portion changes the supply position of the tape to the drum. FIG. 9 is an explanatory view schematically showing a configuration example of the bill storage device in which the movable portion changes the fixing position of the tape with respect to the drum. FIG. 10 is an explanatory view schematically showing a configuration example of the bill storage device in which the drive unit changes the position of the movable unit. FIG. 11 is a perspective explanatory view showing a configuration example of a conveyance guide of the bill storage device. FIG. 12 is a schematic view schematically showing a configuration example of the bill storage device in which the position of the pressing roller can be changed. FIG. 13 is a view corresponding to FIG. 4 showing a configuration example in which the attachment is attached to the drum. FIG. 14 is an explanatory view schematically showing various configuration examples of the attachment attached to the drum.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the paper sheet storage device and the paper sheet processing device will be described in detail based on the drawings. The following description is an example of a sheet storage device and a sheet processing apparatus. FIG. 1 shows a bill processing apparatus 1 as a paper sheet processing apparatus. The bill processing apparatus 1 is an apparatus installed in a financial institution such as a bank, for example, and executes various processes including a payment process and a payment process. Note that the banknote handling apparatus 1 can be installed and used, for example, in a back office of a retail store, in addition to being installed in a financial institution.

(Whole structure of the bill processing device)
FIG. 1 illustrates the appearance of the banknote handling apparatus 1. FIG. 2 illustrates the internal structure of the banknote handling apparatus 1.

  The bill processing apparatus 1 processes a loose bill. The banknote handling apparatus 1 has a processing unit 11 in the upper part and a safe unit 13 in the lower part. In the upper case 111 constituting the processing unit 11, a depositing unit 21, a dispensing unit 23, an identification unit 24, a temporary storage unit 6, and a part of the transport unit 4 are disposed.

  The safe unit 13 is configured of a safe case 131. In the safe case 131, the storage unit 5 and a part of the transport unit 4 are disposed. The safe housing 131 is configured to protect the storage unit 5 at a protection level higher than a predetermined level. The protection level of the safe housing 131 is higher than the protection level of the upper housing 111.

  The depositing unit 21 is a portion into which a bill is inserted when performing the depositing process. The deposit unit 21 has a deposit port 211. The deposit port 211 is opened at the upper surface of the upper housing 111. The banknotes are input to the depositing unit 21 through the depositing port 211. The depositing unit 21 has a mechanism for taking in the inserted bills into the apparatus one by one.

  The dispensing unit 23 is a portion to which a bill is conveyed at the time of dispensing processing. The dispensing unit 23 can be used for various applications. The dispensing unit 23 is configured to collect a plurality of bills. The dispensing unit 23 has a dispensing port 231. The dispensing port 231 is opened at the upper surface of the upper housing 111. The banknotes accumulated in the dispensing unit 23 can be taken out through the dispensing port 231. The dispensing port 231 may be provided with a shutter that opens and closes.

  The identification unit 24 is disposed in a loop conveyance path 41 described later. The identification unit 24 identifies at least authenticity, denomination, and forgery of each bill transported along the loop transport path 41.

  The temporary storage unit 6 is configured to be able to take in and store banknotes in the temporary storage unit 6 and deliver the banknotes stored in the temporary storage unit 6. The temporary storage unit 6 is configured by a bill storage device 3 described later. The bill storage device 3 has a so-called tape type storage mechanism. The temporary storage unit 6 temporarily stores banknotes to be deposited when the deposit process is performed. When the deposit process is confirmed, the temporary storage unit 6 delivers the stored banknotes. The fed banknotes are stored in the storage unit 5 described later. The temporary storage unit 6 can also be used for other applications.

  The temporary storage unit 6 is disposed at a front position in the upper housing 111. The temporary storage unit 6 is detachably disposed in the upper housing 111. The banknote handling apparatus 1 is configured to operate even without the temporary storage unit 6.

  The storage unit 5 has a plurality of storage units 51. The banknote handling apparatus 1 in the illustrated example has eight storage units 51. The storage units 51 are arranged in the safe housing 131 in the vertical direction and in the horizontal direction. The number of storage units 51 and the arrangement of the storage units 51 may be arbitrary.

  Each storage unit 51 is configured to be able to take in and store a bill in the storage unit 51 and to feed the bill stored in the storage unit 51. The storage unit 51 may be configured by the bill storage device 3 described later.

  The transport unit 4 has a transport path. The transport unit 4 is configured to transport the banknotes one by one along the transport path, with the longitudinal edges of the banknotes facing forward, with a space between the banknotes and the banknotes. Although not shown, the transport path is constituted by a combination of a plurality of rollers, a plurality of belts, a motor for driving these, and a plurality of guides. In addition, you may make it the banknote processing apparatus 1 convey a banknote with the short edge of the banknote facing forward.

  The transport unit 4 has a loop transport path 41 provided in the upper housing 111. The loop conveyance path 41 passes through the identification unit 24 as described above. The transport unit 4 transports the banknote in the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 1 along the loop transport path 41.

  The depositing unit 21 is connected to the loop conveyance path 41 via the connection path 42. The dispensing unit 23 is connected to the loop conveyance path 41 via the connection path 43.

  The plurality of storage units 51 are each connected to the loop conveyance path 41 via the connection path 44. The connection path 44 branches halfway and is connected to each of the plurality of storage units 51. The temporary storage unit 6 is connected to the loop conveyance path 41 via the connection path 45.

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the branch mechanism which switches the conveyance destination of a banknote is provided in the connection location of the loop conveyance path 41 and the connection path 42,43,44,45. Further, at each branch point in the connection path 44, a branch mechanism is provided.

  Passage sensors that detect the passage of bills are disposed at various places in the loop conveyance path 41 and the connection paths 42, 43, 44, 45, respectively. The conveyance unit 4 receives a command from a controller (not shown), and controls each branch mechanism of the conveyance unit 4 based on a detection signal of the passage sensor to convey the bill to a predetermined conveyance destination.

  Hereinafter, operations when the bill processing apparatus 1 having the above-described configuration executes the deposit process and the deposit process will be briefly described.

(Payment process)
The banknotes to be deposited are input to the depositing unit 21. The depositing unit 21 takes in banknotes one by one into the apparatus. The transport unit 4 transports the taken-in banknotes from the connection path 42 to the identification unit 24 through the loop transport path 41. The identification unit 24 identifies a bill. The transport unit 4 transports the banknotes that have passed through the identification unit 24 to one of the plurality of storage units 51 corresponding to the respective identification results through the connection path 44. The storage unit 51 stores bills. If all the receivable banknotes are stored in the storage unit 51, the deposit process is completed. As a result of the identification in the identification unit 24, if there is a bill judged to be a so-called rejected bill not suitable for deposit, the corresponding bill is transported to the dispensing unit 23 through the connection path 43.

  When the escrow unit 6 is used at the time of deposit processing, the transport unit 4 transports the banknote having passed through the identification unit 24 to the escrow unit 6 through the connection path 45. After the deposit process is confirmed, the temporary storage unit 6 delivers the stored banknotes. The transport unit 4 transports the banknotes fed from the temporary storage unit 6 to any one of the plurality of storage units 51 through the connection path 44. In addition, as a result of having identified in the identification unit 24, if there is a bill determined to be a so-called rejected bill which is not suitable for deposit, the corresponding bill is withdrawn from the connection path 43 after being fed out from the temporary holding unit 6. Then, it is transported to the dispensing unit 23.

(Payment process)
The storage unit 51 delivers a bill to be dispensed at the time of dispensing processing. The transport unit 4 transports the banknote from the connection path 44 to the identification unit 24 through the loop transport path 41. The identification unit 24 identifies banknotes. The transport unit 4 transports the banknote after identification from the loop transport path 41 through the connection path 43 to the dispensing unit 23. When all bills to be dispensed are dispensed to the dispensing unit 23, the dispensing process is completed. In addition, as a result of having identified in the identification unit 24, if there is a bill judged to be a so-called reject bill which is not suitable for dispensing, any storage unit predetermined to store the reject bill. At 51, the corresponding bill is conveyed.

(Composition of bill storage device)
FIG.3 and FIG.4 has illustrated the banknote storage apparatus 3 which comprises the temporary storage part 6 and / or the storage unit 51. As shown in FIG. The direction of the bill storage device 3 is changed according to the position disposed in the bill processing device 1. 3 shows the state when the storage amount of the bill storage device 3 is zero (that is, when the bill is not stored in the bill storage device 3), and FIG. 4 shows that the storage amount of the bill storage device 3 is full. Shows the state of. FIG. 5 schematically shows a part of the storage mechanism 300 of the banknote storage device 3. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the left and right direction in the paper of FIGS. 3 and 4 is taken as the X direction, the vertical direction in the paper of FIGS. 3 and 4 is taken as the Y direction, and the direction orthogonal to the paper of FIGS. Z direction.

  The one side (in the example of FIG.3 and FIG.4, the lower surface in the example of FIG.3 and FIG.4) of the banknote storage apparatus 3, the entrance / exit 310 which a banknote enters and exits is provided. The banknotes pass through the inlet / outlet 310 into the banknote storage device 3 and through the inlet / outlet 310 out of the banknote storage device 3.

  The bill storage device 3 includes a storage mechanism 300 and a frame 31 for storing the storage mechanism 300. As shown in FIG. 5, the storage mechanism 300 is configured to wind the banknote 100 along with the tape on the drum 37. In this configuration example, the storage mechanism 300 winds the banknote 100 around the drum 37 by two tapes of a first tape 351 and a second tape 352. The storage mechanism 300 includes a first reel 361, a second reel 362, the drum 37, and a transport guide 32 that configures a transport path of the banknote 100. The drum 37 is an example of a rotating body that rotates around a rotating shaft 370.

  One end of a first tape 351 is fixed to the first reel 361, and the first tape 351 is wound. One end of a second tape 352 is fixed to the second reel 362, and the second tape 352 is wound. The other end of the first tape 351 and the other end of the second tape 352 are each fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37.

  In FIGS. 3 and 4, only one reel is shown. As shown in FIG. 5, the first reel 361 and the second reel 362 are supported at predetermined intervals with respect to a shaft 363 extending in the Z direction.

  The conveyance guide 32 is disposed between the inlet / outlet 310 and the drum 37 inside the frame 31. The transport guide 32 extends in the Y direction. The conveyance guide 32 separates the inside of the frame 31 into the one side area 311 and the other side area 312.

  The transport guide 32 is configured to rotate around a shaft 333 of a pulley around which a first belt 331 described later is wound (see the upper end double-headed arrow in FIG. 3). The transport guide 32 is biased clockwise in FIG. 3 by a biasing member (i.e., a spring 325). The transport guide 32 rotates in the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction according to the diameter of the drum 37 described later. Here, "the size of the diameter of the drum" means the size of the diameter including the banknote 100 and the tapes 351, 352 wound on the drum 37. The diameter of the drum varies with the amount of banknotes wound on the drum. In other words, as banknotes are stored inside the banknote storage device 3, the number of banknotes wound around the drum 37 increases, and the diameter of the drum 37 increases. As a result, the transport guide 32 pivots counterclockwise around the shaft 333. On the other hand, when the bills are fed from the inside of the bill storage device 3 to the outside, the number of bills wound around the drum 37 is reduced, and the diameter of the drum 37 is reduced. As a result, the transport guide 32 rotates clockwise about the shaft 333.

  The conveyance guide 32 has a first belt 331 and a second belt 332. The first belt 331 is wound around a plurality of pulleys. The second belt 332 is also wound around another plurality of pulleys. The first belt 331 and the second belt 332 are opposed to each other along the transport path of the bill 100 so as to sandwich the bill 100 in the thickness direction. The first belt 331 and the second belt 332 transport the banknote 100 toward the drum 37 or toward the entrance 310.

  At an intermediate position of the conveyance guide 32, a communication portion 323 is provided which connects the one side area 311 and the other side area 312. In the communicating portion 323, a guide roller 324 for guiding the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 is disposed. As shown in FIG. 5, two guide rollers 324 are provided corresponding to the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 at intervals in the Z direction.

  At the end of the conveyance path provided in the conveyance guide 32, a roller pair 34 is disposed. The roller pair 34 is constituted by a drive roller 341 and a driven roller 342. The driving roller 341 and the driven roller 342 are disposed to face each other. Then, at the time of winding and rewinding of the tapes 351 and 352 with respect to the drum 37, the driving force is transmitted from the moving tapes 351 and 352 to the driving roller 341 that contacts the tapes 351 and 352, and rotates integrally with the driving roller 341. The driving force is transmitted from the transmission roller to the driven roller 342. As shown in FIG. 11, two roller pairs 34 are provided at intervals in the Z direction corresponding to the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. In FIG. 11, only the drive roller 341 of the roller pair 34 is shown.

  Two pressing rollers 381 are attached to the leading end of the conveyance guide 32. The two pressing rollers 381 are disposed at an interval in the Z direction as shown in FIG. The pressing roller 381 hits the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 wound around the drum 37 as schematically shown in the upper view F121 of FIG. The pressing roller 381 presses the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. The pressing roller 381 changes the relative position of the drum 37 with respect to the center as the conveyance guide 32 rotates. The position of the pressure roller 381 changes in accordance with the size of the diameter of the drum 37. Specifically, as the number of stored banknotes 100 increases, the conveyance guide 32 rotates in the direction in which the relative distance from the drum 37 increases, and the pressing roller 381 relatively separates. On the other hand, as the number of stored banknotes 100 decreases, the conveyance guide 32 rotates in the direction in which the relative distance from the drum 37 decreases, and the pressing roller 381 approaches relatively. The upper view F121 and the lower view F122 in FIG. 12 respectively indicate the relative positional relationship between the drum 37, the first tape 351 and the second tape 352, the two pressing rollers 381, and the bill 100 as described later. FIG. 17 is a diagram to be described, and in order to facilitate understanding by the drawings, the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 are drawn only at positions contacting the two pressing rollers 381 and the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 The bill 100 is drawn only at the position where it was drawn.

  The first reel 361 and the second reel 362 are disposed in the other side area 312. The first reel 361 is drawn out of the first tape 351 (that is, clockwise in FIGS. 3 and 4) with respect to an axis extending in the Z direction, and the winding direction of the first tape 351 (that is, as shown in FIG. 3 and counterclockwise direction in FIG. 4). Similarly, the second reel 362 rotates in the pulling direction of the second tape 352 and the winding direction of the second tape 352 around an axis extending in the Z direction.

  The drum 37 is disposed in the one side area 311. More specifically, the drum 37 is disposed at a position away from the entrance 310 in the one side area 311.

  The drum 37 rotates about a rotating shaft 370 extending in the Z direction. The drum 37 rotates in the winding direction of the bill 100 and the tape, and in the feeding direction of the bill 100 and the tape. In the example of FIG. 3, the winding direction of the banknote 100 and the tape is clockwise, and the feeding direction of the banknote 100 and the tape is counterclockwise.

  The first tape 351 drawn from the first reel 361 and the second tape 352 drawn from the second reel 362 are respectively wound around the guide roller 324. After being wound around the guide roller 324, the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 reach the roller pair 34 respectively. The guide roller 324 and the roller pair 34 are disposed at predetermined intervals in the direction along the transport path of the banknote 100 formed by the transport guide 32. The first tape 351 and the second tape 352 travel along the transport path of the banknote 100 between the guide roller 324 and the roller pair 34.

  The banknote 100 transported along the transport path of the transport guide 32 is transported between the guide roller 324 and the roller pair 34 so as to overlap the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. The roller pair 34 guides the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 toward the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37. After passing through the roller pair 34, the banknote 100 is wound around the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37 together with the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. The first tape 351 and the second tape 352 hold a predetermined place in the longitudinal direction of the banknote 100.

  The conveyance guide 32 is provided with a claw 3211 which peels the banknote 100 fed out from the drum 37 together with the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 from the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37 and sends it to the conveyance path. Although not shown, the claws 3211 are provided at two locations corresponding to the positions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. The claw 3211 is biased by a spring or the like so that the tip end always contacts the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37.

(Configuration example 1 of the tape position change structure)
The tape type bill storage device has a feature that it can store the bill relatively stably regardless of the size of the bill and the type of the bill, since the bill is wound around the drum together with the tape.

  The bill storage device 3 disclosed herein changes the positions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 wound around the drum 37 in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 of the drum 37 in order to further improve the bill storage quality. It is configured to be able to. That is, the bill storage device 3 has a change structure for changing the position of the edge in the width direction of the tape in the direction of the rotation axis of the drum.

  The change structure may change the positions of the tapes 351 and 352 of the banknote storage device 3 according to the destination at the time of shipment of the banknote handling apparatus 1. Moreover, a change structure may change the position of the tapes 351, 352 of the banknote storage apparatus 3 according to installation environment at the time of installation of the banknote processing apparatus 1. FIG. The installation environment here means, for example, an environment such as a country or a region where it is installed. Furthermore, the change structure may change the positions of the tapes 351 and 352 according to the storage condition of the banknote storage device 3 even after the start of use of the banknote processing device 1. For example, when the storage quality of the banknote storage device 3 is low, the positions of the tapes 351 and 352 may be changed to improve the storage quality. In addition, when the processing of a new type of banknote (for example, a new denomination or a new currency) is started in the banknote processing apparatus 1, the banknote storage device 3 is adapted to correspond to the new type of banknote. The positions of the tapes 351 and 352 may be changed. In addition, the change structure may change the position of the tapes 351, 352 to correspond to the size, shape, and / or structure of a new banknote in accordance with the reprint of the banknote.

  5 and 6 show an example of the change structure. The modified structure 301 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 changes the distance between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352.

  The change structure 301 allows the position of the tip of the tape fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37 to be changed in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 of the drum 37. Specifically, an adhesive is applied to the leading end portions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352, although not shown. The leading end portions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 are fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37 by an adhesive. The operator can peel off the front end portions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 from the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37 and reattach them again. By changing the fixed positions of the tips of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352, the position of the tape wound around the drum 37 is changed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of marks 373 indicating positions where the tip of the first tape 351 is fixed is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37, and the tip of the second tape 352 is fixed. A plurality of marks 373 indicating the position are provided. Specifically, in the drum 37 illustrated in FIG. 6, three marks 373 for fixing the first tape 351 on the left side sandwiching the center in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 have an interval in the direction of the rotation shaft 370. While being spaced apart, three marks 373 for fixing the second tape 352 are spaced apart on the right side. The operator can fix the tip of the first tape 351 and the tip of the second tape 352 at appropriate positions among the three in accordance with the mark 373. The number of the marks 373 may be an appropriate number.

  The mark 373 may be constituted by a convex portion protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37. In that case, by sticking the tape along the convex portion, it is possible to prevent the tape from being stuck to the drum 37 in an inclined posture. In addition, the mark 373 may be configured by a recess (or a groove) which is recessed from the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37. In that case, as compared with the case where the convex portion is provided, unevenness can be prevented from being generated on the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37. Therefore, when the tape is attached along the inner mark 373 as shown in the lower diagram F62 of FIG. However, since the tape is not adhered to the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37 by the outer mark 373, the trouble such as easy peeling can be prevented. Furthermore, the marks 373 may be provided by printing a line on the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37. In this case, it is possible to minimize the influence exerted on the storage state of bills generated when the drum 37 is provided with irregularities. Alternatively, the mark 373 may have a form in which the above-described unevenness and printing are combined at each position. In such a case, not only can the advantages and disadvantages of each be used as needed, but the different forms of the marks can make it easier for the assembly worker to distinguish the position when sticking the tape.

  By changing the position of the tip of the first tape 351 and the position of the tip of the second tape 352, as shown by the arrows in FIG. The positional relationship of 352 changes. In the upper view F61 of FIG. 6, the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 are approaching in the direction of the rotation shaft 370. In the lower part F62 of FIG. 6, the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 are more separated than the upper part F61.

  The changing structure 301 also changes the positions of the first reel 361 and the second reel 362 in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 of the drum 37 in response to changing the positions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352, respectively. It is configured as follows. The first reel 361 and the second reel 362 are respectively extrapolated to the shaft 363 extending in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 of the drum 37 as described above.

  More specifically, the first reel 361 is extrapolated to the shaft 363 via a bearing 360. The first reel 361 and the bearing 360 are extrapolated so as to be able to move relative to the shaft 363, and are configured to be fixed to the shaft 363 at a plurality of predetermined positions. As a configuration for fixing the first reel 361 and the bearing 360 to the shaft 363, a configuration may be adopted in which the E-ring 364 is attached to the shaft 363 on both sides of the first reel 361 and the bearing 360. However, the first reel 361 and the bearing 360 may be fixed to the shaft 363 by a configuration other than using the E-ring 364. The shaft 363 may be provided with a mark 365 indicating the position at which the first reel 361 and the bearing 360 are fixed. The mark 365 may be constituted by a convex portion protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the shaft 363. In addition, the mark 365 may be configured by a recess (or a groove) which is recessed from the outer peripheral surface of the shaft 363. In addition, the mark 365 may be provided by printing a line on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft 363. In addition, the mark 365 may have a form in which the above-described unevenness and printing are combined for each position. In that case, when the forms of the marks are different from each other, the assembling operator can easily identify the position when fixing each reel to the shaft 363.

  The second reel 362 is also configured in the same manner as the first reel 361. That is, the second reel 362 is extrapolated to the shaft 363 via the bearing 360. Also, the second reel 362 and the bearing 360 are fixed at predetermined positions on the shaft 363 using an E-ring 364. The shaft 363 may be provided with a mark 365 indicating the position at which the second reel 362 and the bearing 360 are fixed.

  The positions of the first reel 361 and the second reel 362 are set on the rotary shaft 370 so as to correspond to the position of the tip of the first tape 351 fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37 and the position of the tip of the second tape 352. The supply position of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 relative to the drum 37 can be changed by changing to the direction of. The first tape 351 and the second tape 352 can be smoothly supplied to the drum 37, and the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 drawn from the drum 37 can be smoothly supplied to the first reel. 361 and the second reel 362 can be taken up.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the width of the guide roller 324 is wider than the width of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. The guide roller 324 can guide the traveling of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 even if the positions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 change.

  When the changing structure 301 changes the positions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352, the positions at which the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 hold the bill 100 change.

  For example, the positions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 may be changed according to the size of the banknote 100 stored in the banknote storage device 3. When the bill 100 is large, when the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 are separated from each other in the direction of the rotating shaft 370, the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 can be superimposed on the bill 100 at appropriate positions. The first tape 351 and the second tape 352 can hold the bill 100 stably. When the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 are brought close to each other in the direction of the rotary shaft 370 when the banknote 100 is small, the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 may be stacked on the banknote 100 without being removed from the banknote 100 The first tape 351 and the second tape 352 can hold the bill 100 stably.

  Moreover, since the banknote 100 may be folded, it is easy to cut the location of a crease, as illustrated by the code | symbol 101 in FIG. When the positions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 are changed such that the tape overlaps with the fragile portion 101 of the bill 100 as shown in the lower view F52 of FIG. When the bill 100 is fed from 37, the bill 100 can be prevented from being broken, or a part of the bill 100 illustrated in the upper view F51 of FIG.

  Furthermore, a so-called hybrid banknote combining a paper and a polymer film as one of the banknotes 100 has a characteristic that the polymer film is stronger in stiffness than paper. Overlapping the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 with the appropriate position of the hybrid banknote, provided that the modification structure 301 changes the positions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 according to the location of the polymer film in the hybrid banknote The first tape 351 and the second tape 352 can hold the hybrid banknote stably.

  As described above, the change structure 301 can improve the storage quality of the banknote storage device 3 by changing the positions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352.

(Configuration example 2 of the tape position change structure)
FIG. 7 shows a second configuration example of the change structure. In the modified structure 302 of FIG. 7, the first reel 361 is fixed to the first shaft 3631. The first reel 361 does not move relative to the first shaft 3631. In addition, the second reel 362 is fixed to the second shaft 3632. The second reel 362 also does not move relative to the second shaft 3632. The first shaft 3631 is coupled to the drive unit 366. The drive unit 366 may include, for example, an electric motor. The drive unit 366 is configured to move the first shaft 3631 in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 of the drum 37. As the first shaft 3631 moves, the first reel 361 also moves in the direction of the rotation shaft 370. Similarly, the second shaft 3632 is also connected to the drive unit 366. As the drive unit 366 moves the second shaft 3632 in the direction of the rotation shaft 370, the second reel 362 moves in the direction of the rotation shaft 370. In the change structure 302, the controller 367 changes the positions of the first reel 361 and the second reel 362 through the drive unit 366, as illustrated in the upper view F71 and the lower view F72 of FIG.

(Configuration example 3 of the tape position change structure)
While the change structure 301 of FIG. 6 and the change structure 302 of FIG. 7 are configured to change the positions of the first reel 361 and the second reel 362, the change structure 303 of FIG. In this configuration example, the position of the two reels 362 is not changed. In the change structure 303, a guide portion interposed in the path of the tape between the reel and the drum changes the supply position of the tape to the drum. Specifically, as shown in the upper view F81 of FIG. 8, guide portions 39 are interposed in the path of the first tape 351 and the path of the second tape 352, respectively. The guide 39 is constituted by a fixed roller 391 and a moving roller 392. The fixed roller 391 and the moving roller 392 are disposed parallel to each other while being inclined to the traveling direction of the tape. The first tape 351 drawn from the first reel 361 is wound around the fixed roller 391, and then wound around the moving roller 392 to reach the drum 37. Similarly, the second tape 352 drawn from the second reel 362 is also wound around the fixed roller 391 and then wound around the moving roller 392 to reach the drum 37.

  The fixed roller 391 can not change its position. The moving roller 392 can change its position in the Z direction. The distance between the two moving rollers 392 in the Z direction changes. When the changing structure 303 positions each of the two moving rollers 392 on the center side in the direction of the rotation axis 370 of the drum 37, as shown in the upper view F81 of FIG. 8, the first tape 351 supplied to the drum 37. And the second tapes 352 approach one another in the direction of the axis of rotation 370. When the changing structure 303 positions each of the two moving rollers 392 outside the direction of the rotating shaft 370, as shown in the lower part F82 of FIG. 8, the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 supplied to the drum 37. Are separated from one another in the direction of the rotation axis 370. In this configuration example, since the positions of the first reel 361 and the second reel 362 are not changed, the support structure of the first reel 361 and the second reel 362 can be simplified.

(Configuration example 4 of the tape position change structure)
The modified structure 304 of FIG. 9 is an example of a configuration for changing the position of the leading end of the tape fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37. The modification structure 304 includes annular movable parts 371 and 372 extrapolated with respect to the drum 37. The movable portions 371 and 372 rotate around the rotation shaft 370 integrally with the rotation of the drum 37, and can move relative to the drum 37 in the direction of the rotation shaft 370. A spline may be formed between the inner peripheral surfaces of the movable portions 371 and 372 and the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37. The movable portions 371 and 372 can be fixed to the drum 37 at a plurality of predetermined positions.

  The front end of the first tape 351 is fixed to a first movable portion 371 disposed on the left side of the central portion of the drum 37. The front end of the second tape 352 is fixed to a second movable portion 372 disposed on the right side of the central portion of the drum 37. If the positions of the first movable portion 371 and the second movable portion 372 are changed to the direction of the rotary shaft 370, as shown in the upper view F91 and the lower view F92 of FIG. 9, the first tape 351 and the second tape 35 wound around the drum 37 The spacing of the tape 352 changes.

  Note that, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the change structure 305 may be configured to include a drive unit 375 that moves the first movable unit 371 and the second movable unit 372. That is, the first movable portion 371 is moved in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 of the drum 37 by the drive portion 375 connected via the first connection portion 3751, and the second movable portion 372 is the second connection portion 3752. And moves in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 of the drum 37 by the drive unit 375 connected via the In the change structure 305, as illustrated in the upper view F101 and the lower view F102 of FIG. 10, the controller 367 changes the positions of the first movable portion 371 and the second movable portion 372 through the drive unit 375.

(Configuration 1 related to tape position change)
As shown in FIG. 11, the restriction portion 326 can be attached to the conveyance guide 32 of the bill storage device 3. When the applicant of the present invention has previously filed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-31663), the restricting portion 326 is disposed in the vicinity of the drum 37 and when feeding the banknote 100 from the drum 37, A part of the bill 100 is broken to prevent the first tape 351 or the second tape 352 from being pinched from both sides.

  That is, as shown virtually in the upper view F51 of FIG. 5, when the bill 100 is fed out from the drum 37, a part of the bill 100 is turned up and broken at the cut portion of the end of the bill 100 In this case, the folded portion (symbol 102 in FIG. 5) contacts the outer surface of the tape (that is, the radially outward surface of the tape wound on the drum 37), Sometimes sandwiches the tape from both sides. In such a case, when the banknote 100 is fed from the drum 37, the portion of the banknote 100 folded into the outer surface of the tape is pinched between the tape and the roller pair 34 to cut the banknote 100. There is a possibility that the part may be torn or the direction of the bill 100 may be largely changed.

  As shown virtually in FIG. 4, by providing the restricting portion 326 opposite to the first tape 351 and the second tape 352, even if the bill 100 is turned up, the turned up portion interferes with the restricting portion 326. Do. It is prevented that the banknote 100 pinches the 1st tape 351 or the 2nd tape 352 from both sides.

  The restricting portion 326 is disposed at a position where the position in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 of the drum 37 faces the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. Further, both end edges of the restricting portion 326 extend along the circumferential direction of the drum 37 so that the size of the width in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 of the drum 37 becomes constant. The shape of the restricting portion 326 may be changed according to the size, material, etc. of the bill to be processed, and for example, it has a tapered shape in which the size of the width in the direction of the rotating shaft 370 of the drum 37 decreases toward the tip. It may be In this way, when the bill is stored, the folded portion of the bill is easily moved away from the tape in the axial direction. In addition, the width of the drum 37 in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 may be increased in size toward the end. By doing this, when the bill is fed out, the folded portion of the bill is easily moved away from the tape in the axial direction.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the surface 3261 of the restricting portion 326 is separated from the surfaces of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 wound on the drum 37 with a slight gap therebetween. To face. As described above, the transport guide 32 to which the restricting portion 326 is attached is configured to rotate around the shaft 333 according to the amount of the banknote 100 wound up on the drum 37. There is a slight gap between the surface 3261 of the restricting portion 326 and the surfaces of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 wound on the drum 37, regardless of whether the amount of the banknote 100 wound is large or small. It will be formed.

  Here, the restricting portion 326 needs to be disposed at a position facing the tape. The bill storage device 3 can change the positions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 of the drum 37. Therefore, the bill storage device 3 is configured such that the restriction portion 326 can change the position in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 of the drum 37.

  In addition, when the restriction portion 326 is attached to the conveyance guide 32, the diameter of the drum 37 is limited to be large, so the maximum volume of the bills stored in the bill storage device 3 is reduced. Therefore, the banknote storage device 3 is configured such that the restriction portion 326 can be attached to and removed from the conveyance guide 32.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the transport guide 32 is formed with a slit 327 for attaching the restricting portion 326. The slit 327 penetrates from the front surface of the conveyance guide 32 to the back surface. Fixing portion 3262 (see FIG. 4) provided in regulating portion 326 is passed from the front surface to the rear surface of conveyance guide 32 through slit 327, and screwing fixing portion 3262 to conveyance guide 32 at the rear surface of conveyance guide 32, for example. Thus, the restricting portion 326 can be attached to the transport guide 32. Conversely, when the fixing portion 3262 is unscrewed and the fixing portion 3262 is allowed to pass from the back surface to the front surface of the conveyance guide 32 via the slit 327, the restriction unit 326 can be removed from the conveyance guide 32.

  The slit 327 is formed to extend in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 of the drum 37 (that is, the Z direction). The restricting portion 326 can change its position in the slit 327. A middle view F112 in FIG. 11 shows a configuration example in which the distance between the two restricting portions 326 is narrowed, and a lower drawing F113 shows a configuration example in which the distance between the two restricting portions 326 is wide.

  When the restricting portion 326 is attached to the transport guide 32, as described above, the restricting portion 326 is fixed at a position facing the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. By this, the control part 326 can prevent effectively that a part of banknote 100 pinches a tape from both surfaces.

  In addition, when the bill processing apparatus 1 is used in an environment where there are few bills 100 having a cut, the restriction portion 326 may be omitted. By not attaching the regulation part 326 to the conveyance guide 32, the storage capacity of the bill storage device 3 can be increased. The upper view F111 of FIG. 11 illustrates a configuration example in which the restriction portion 326 is not attached to the conveyance guide 32.

  Furthermore, when the bill storage device 3 is used as the temporary storage unit 6 in the bill processing device 1, compared to when used as the storage unit 51, the number of processed bills is generally large, and therefore, a cut is generated. The frequency of storing and delivering 100 is increased. In the temporary storage unit 6, by attaching the restriction unit 326 to the conveyance guide 32, instead of reducing the storage capacity of the banknotes, even if a configuration is adopted to prevent a problem due to a part of the banknotes pinching the tape from both sides. Good. On the other hand, when the bill storage device 3 is used as the storage unit 51, the number of processed bills is generally small compared to when used as the temporary storage unit 6, so that the bill 100 with a cut is stored and delivered Infrequent. In the storage unit 51, the restriction portion 326 is not attached to the conveyance guide 32, and a function to prevent a trouble due to a part of the bill pinching the tape from both sides is not added, and the reduction of the bill storage capacity is prevented. It may be configured to In addition, these may be changed and / or combined according to the expected operation method and destination, for example, in order to reduce the frequency of occurrence of trouble due to the part of the banknote pinching the tape from both sides as a whole of the device Both the temporary storage unit 6 and the storage unit 51 may have the restriction portion 326 attached thereto.

(Configuration 2 related to tape position change)
The pressing roller 381 abuts on the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 wound around the drum 37 in the configuration example described above. The bill storage device 3 is configured to be capable of changing the position of the pressing roller 381 as the positions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 are changed in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 of the drum 37.

  The pressing roller 381 is disposed in a first opening 328 provided in the conveyance guide 32, as shown in the upper view F111 of FIG. The transport guide 32 is provided with two first openings 328 at intervals in the Z direction. The two first openings 328 respectively extend in the Z direction (that is, in the direction of the rotation axis 370), and the pressing roller 381 can change the arrangement position in the first openings 328. If the arrangement position of the pressing roller 381 is changed so as to correspond to the positions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352, the pressing roller 381 is attached to the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 wound around the drum 37. It can abut.

  In addition, when the above-described restricting portion 326 is attached to the transport guide 32, as described above, the restricting portion 326 is also disposed at a position corresponding to the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. A through hole is formed in the restricting portion 326. As shown in a middle view F112 and a lower view F113 of FIG. 11, when the restriction portion 326 is attached to the conveyance guide 32, the pressing roller 381 is disposed in the through hole of the restriction portion 326. By changing the positions of both the restricting portion 326 and the pressure roller 381 in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 of the drum 37, both the restricting portion 326 and the pressure roller 381 correspond to the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. Will be located in

  Furthermore, the transport guide 32 is provided with a second opening 329 in which the drive roller 341 of the roller pair 34 is disposed. The second opening 329 also extends in the direction of the rotation axis 370 of the drum 37, similarly to the first opening 328 described above. As shown in the middle view F112 and the lower view F113 of FIG. 11, the drive roller 341 can also change its position in the second opening 329.

  Although not shown, the driven roller 342 of the roller pair 34 may also be configured to be able to change its position in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 by adopting a configuration similar to that of the drive roller 341. Further, the driven roller 342 may be configured as a wide roller capable of coping with the change of the position of the tape, like the above-described guide roller 324 (see FIG. 5 and the like).

  The communication portion 323 formed in the transport guide 32 also extends in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 as in the case of the first opening 328 and the second opening 329 described above. The first tape 351 and the second tape 352 can pass through the communication portion 323 without interfering with the transport guide 32 even if the positions thereof are changed in the direction of the rotation shaft 370.

(Another configuration example of the pressure roller)
As described above, the configuration in which the pressing roller 381 presses the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 wound around the drum 37 (see the upper view F121 in FIG. 12) is particularly a hybrid in which paper and a polymer film are combined. When winding the hard-to-bend banknote 100 along the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37, such as a banknote or a strong banknote, on the drum 37, it is possible to prevent the banknote 100 and the tapes 351, 352 from shifting.

  On the other hand, for example, a bill that has become swaying or a bill with curl wrinkles due to the passage of a long time in a state of being wound on the drum 37 is caused by the twist of the bill or curls when it is fed out from the drum 37 As a result, jamming may occur without smoothly separating from the outer peripheral surface of the drum 37 toward the transport path. Depending on the use environment of the bill processing apparatus 1, the bill storage apparatus 3 often stores a bill 100 that is easily jammed. In this case, it is preferable to give priority to preventing the occurrence of jamming rather than preventing the gap between the bill wound around the drum 37 and the tape.

  Therefore, in addition to changing the position of the pressing roller 381 according to the positions of the first tape 351 and the second tape 352, the bill storage device 3 is configured as a first tape as shown in the lower diagram F122 of FIG. It is possible to arrange the pressing roller 381 between 351 and the second tape 352. In this configuration, the pressing roller 381 is one. That is, the two pressing rollers 381 shown in the upper view F111 of FIG. 11 are removed, and one pressing roller 381 is attached to the third opening 3210 provided at the center of the conveyance guide 32 in the width direction. As shown by two-dot chain lines in FIGS. 3 and 4, the pressing roller 381 attached to the third opening 3210 is closer to the entrance 310 in the conveyance path of the banknote 100 than the pressing roller 381 attached to the first opening 328 It is located in position. This position corresponds to immediately before the bill 100 leaves the drum 37 when the bill 100 is fed from the drum 37.

  As shown in the lower part F122 of FIG. 12, the pressing roller 381 disposed between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 is a drum 37 for holding the bill 100 between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. The central portion of the bill 100 in the longitudinal direction is bent when the bill 100 is fed out from the drum 37 (however, F122 draws the bend of the bill 100 somewhat exaggerated) . Even if it is a bill of Yoriyore or a bill with curl curl, the bill 100 can be kept flat by bending its central portion. As a result, since the bill 100 smoothly separates from the drum 37, the occurrence of jam can be prevented.

  Further, since the pressing roller 381 disposed between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 is positioned immediately before the bill 100 is separated from the drum 37, the effect of preventing the occurrence of jamming can be further enhanced. Can.

(Attachment of drum)
When the diameter of the drum 37 is small, the storage capacity of the banknote storage device 3 is large. However, the curling tendency of the banknote 100 wound around the drum 37 becomes strong, and as described above, when the banknote 100 is fed out from the drum 37, the banknote 100 may cause a jam without being separated from the drum 37 smoothly.

  On the other hand, when the diameter of the drum 37 is increased, the curling tendency of the bill 100 is weakened but the storage capacity of the bill storage device 3 is reduced.

  Therefore, the bill storage device 3 is configured to be able to change the diameter of the drum 37 in accordance with the usage condition of the bill processing device 1. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, an attachment 376 is configured to be attachable to and removable from the outer peripheral portion of the drum 37. In addition, the "diameter of a drum" here means the diameter which does not include the banknote 100 and the tapes 351 and 352 wound on the drum 37. The upper view F141, the middle view F142, and the lower view F143 in FIG. 14 are respectively relative to the drum 37, the first tape 351 and the second tape 352, the attachment 376, and the bill 100 as in FIG. It is a figure explaining a positional relationship, and drawing the 1st tape 351 and the 2nd tape 352 while drawing the 1st tape 351 and the 2nd tape 352 in only a part in drum 37, in order to make an understanding by drawing easy. The bill 100 is drawn only at the right position.

  The attachment 376 has a cylindrical shape with a diameter larger than that of the drum 37. The attachment 3761 shown in the upper view F 141 of FIG. 14 has the same length as the drum 37 in the direction of the rotation axis 370 of the drum 37.

  By attaching the attachment 376, the diameter of the drum 37 is increased, so that the curl wrinkle of the banknote 100 wound around the drum 37 can be weakened. When the bill storage device 3 stores a bill 100 to which a curl crease is easily attached, the attachment 376 may be attached to the drum 37 in order to give priority to suppressing the occurrence of jamming of the bill 100. On the other hand, when the bill storage device 3 stores the bill 100 which is hard to be curled, it is not necessary to attach the attachment 376 to the drum 37 in order to give priority to increasing the storage capacity of the bill storage device 3.

  In the attachment 3762 shown in the middle view F 142 of FIG. 14, the length in the direction of the rotation shaft 370 of the drum 37 is shorter than that of the drum 37. The attachment 3762 is disposed at the center of the drum 37, and the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 are wound around the attachment 3762. As schematically shown in the upper view F141 of FIG. 14, when the banknote 100 having a thickness greater than that of another portion, such as a hybrid banknote, is wound around the drum 37, the banknote 100 wound by the drum 37 has a conical shape. As a result, the first tape 351 or the second tape 352 may be displaced. As shown in the middle view F142, when the length of the attachment 3762 is shortened, even when the hybrid bill is wound around the drum 37, the thick portion of the bill 100 does not hit the drum 37 and the attachment 3762; Can be absorbed. As a result, the banknote 100 wound around the drum 37 is prevented from being conical, and the storage quality of the banknote storage device 3 is improved.

  Furthermore, as shown in the lower part F 143 of FIG. 14, the attachment 3763 may be attached only to the position where the tape is wound on the drum 37. Even with this configuration, it is possible to weaken the curl wrinkles of the banknote 100 wound around the drum 37. Further, as described above, when the hybrid banknote is wound around the drum 37, the banknote 100 can be prevented from being conical.

(Another configuration example for changing the position of the tape edge)
In the configuration example described above, by changing the position of the tape in the direction of the rotating shaft 370, the position of the edge in the width direction of the tape wound around the drum 37 is changed in the direction of the rotating shaft 370. Alternatively, by changing the width of the tape, the position of the widthwise edge of the tape wound on the drum 37 can be changed in the direction of the rotation axis 370. If a wide roller is disposed in the path of the tape, such as the guide roller 324 illustrated in FIG. 5, the tape travel can be guided for both the narrow tape and the wide tape. .

  Although the technology disclosed herein has been described by taking the bill storage device 3 having the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 as an example, the number of tapes of the bill storage device to which the technology disclosed herein is applicable is limited. Absent. The bill storage device may be configured to wind a bill on a drum with one tape, or may be configured to wind a bill on a drum with three or more tapes.

  Furthermore, the technology disclosed herein can be applied to banknote storage devices of various configurations. The bill storage device may be configured such that a pair of tapes sandwich the bill in the thickness direction and wind it around the drum. The pair of tapes sandwiching the bill may be disposed at the same position in the direction of the rotational axis of the drum, or may be offset in the direction of the rotational axis of the drum.

  The various configurations described above can be combined with one another as far as possible. Moreover, the bill storage device may have each independently instead of having all the various configuration examples described above.

  In addition, the technique disclosed here is not restricted to being applied to a banknote processing apparatus and a banknote storage apparatus. The technology disclosed herein can be widely applied to, for example, a sheet processing apparatus that processes sheets including checks, gift certificates, and various types of securities, and a sheet storage apparatus. .

1 Banknote processing device (paper processing device)
100 banknotes (sheets)
3 Banknote storage device (sheet storage device)
301 change structure 302 change structure 303 change structure 304 change structure 305 change structure 326 restricting portion 351 first tape 352 second tape 361 first reel 362 second reel 365 driving portion (second driving portion)
37 Drum (Rotary Body)
370 rotating shaft 371 first movable portion 372 second movable portion 373 mark 375 drive portion 381 pressing roller 39 guide portion 51 storage unit (paper sheet storage device)
6 Temporary storage unit (sheet storage device)

Claims (13)

A rotating body which winds up a sheet by rotating around an axis and feeds the sheet by rotating in the opposite direction;
At least one tape wound around the rotating body together with the paper sheets;
A sheet storage device comprising: a changing structure that changes the position of the widthwise edge of the tape wound around the rotating body in the direction of the axis.   The sheet storage device according to claim 1, wherein the change structure is configured to change the fixing position of the tape with respect to the rotating body in the direction of the axis.   The sheet storage device according to claim 2, wherein the change structure includes a plurality of marks provided on the rotating body and indicating a fixing position of the tape.   The sheet storage device according to claim 1, wherein the change structure is configured by a movable portion that rotates around the axis, fixes the tape, and moves in the direction of the axis.   The movable portion is attached to the rotating body and rotates integrally with the rotating body, and the tape is fixed and configured to move relative to the rotating body in the direction of the axis. The sheet storage device according to claim 4.   The sheet storage device according to claim 4, wherein the change structure includes a drive unit that moves the movable unit in the direction of the axis. And a reel on which the tape is wound;
The sheet according to claim 1, wherein the change structure is configured to change the position of the reel in the direction of the axis according to the position of the edge of the tape fixed to the rotating body. Type storage device.   The sheet storage device according to claim 7, wherein the change structure includes a second drive unit that moves the reel in the direction of the axis. And a reel on which the tape is wound;
The change structure is disposed in a path of the tape between the reel and the rotating body, and the rotation of the tape is performed according to the position of the edge of the tape fixed to the rotating body. The sheet storage device according to claim 1, wherein the sheet storage device is configured by a guide unit that changes a supply position to the body in the direction of the axis. The sheet processing apparatus further includes a restricting portion that restricts a portion of the sheet from being folded on the outer surface of the tape when the sheet is fed from the rotating body.
The sheet storage device according to claim 1, wherein the restriction portion is configured to be disposed at a position facing the tape according to the position of the edge of the tape wound around the rotating body. . A roller for holding the tape wound around the rotating body;
The sheet storage device according to claim 1, wherein the roller is configured to be disposed at a position in contact with the tape in accordance with the position of the edge of the tape. The tapes are disposed at a plurality of locations spaced in the direction of the axis,
The sheet storage device according to claim 1, wherein the change structure changes a distance between at least a pair of the tapes in the direction of the axis.   A sheet processing apparatus comprising the sheet storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

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