JP2020184112A - Currency storage device and currency processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

To reduce load on an operator related to transport of cash currency.SOLUTION: A currency storage device includes: an enclosure having an opening; a storage part provided within an enclosure and storing cash currency; a conveyance part that conveys cash currency between the opening and the storage part; a moving part that supports the enclosure in a movable manner; and a conveyance control part that controls conveyance of the cash currency by the conveyance part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a currency storage device and a currency processing system for accommodating cash currencies such as coins.

A currency processing device that accepts a cash currency and automatically executes a predetermined process on the accepted cash currency has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 11-195156

The cash currency processed by the currency processing device is transported and stored by the worker in a safe space such as a vault. Further, when the stored cash currency is processed by the currency processing device, the worker needs to transport the cash currency from the vault to the currency processing device and input the transported cash currency into the currency processing device.
An object of the present invention is to provide a currency storage device and a currency processing system capable of reducing the load on a worker involved in processing cash currency.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the currency storage device includes a housing having an opening, a storage portion provided inside the housing for storing cash currency, and the opening and the storage portion. It includes a transport unit that transports the cash currency between them, a moving unit that movably supports the housing, and a transport control unit that controls the transport of the cash currency by the transport unit.

According to the first aspect, since the currency storage device includes the moving unit, the cash currency stored in the storage unit is transported by the movement of the moving unit. As a result, the currency storage device can reduce the load on the operator when transporting the cash currency.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the currency storage device according to the first aspect may include a position specifying unit for specifying the position of the housing.

According to the second aspect, the currency storage device can specify the position of the housing that changes with the movement of the moving portion.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the currency storage device according to the second aspect may include a history recording unit that records history information including the specified position.

According to the third aspect, the administrator can confirm whether or not the currency storage device has been illegally moved by referring to the history information.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the currency storage device according to the third aspect includes a value calculation unit for calculating the amount of cash currency stored in the storage unit, and the history recording unit , The history information including the position and the height may be recorded.

According to the fourth aspect, the administrator can confirm whether or not the processing such as illegal withdrawal by the currency storage device has been performed by referring to the history information.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in the currency storage device according to the third or fourth aspect, the history recording unit stores the history information when the cash currency is transported by the transport unit. It may be something to record.

According to the fifth aspect, the history information records the position information when the cash currency is inserted or withdrawn, and does not include the position information when the cash currency is not transported. Therefore, the administrator can easily identify the position of the currency storage device when the cash currency is transported.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the currency storage device according to any one of the second to fifth aspects, the transfer control unit permits the transfer of the cash currency based on the specified position. It may decide whether or not to do so.

According to the sixth aspect, the currency storage device can only allow the transfer of cash currency at a predetermined position. As a result, the currency storage device can prevent the currency storage device from being illegally taken out and the cash currency being paid out.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the currency storage device according to any one of the second to sixth aspects includes an alarm unit that issues an alarm when the specified position is different from a predetermined position. It may be a thing.

According to the seventh aspect, the currency storage device can be prevented from being illegally taken out and moved to an incorrect position.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the currency storage device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects has a plurality of storages in which the storage units are arranged in the height direction to store the cash currency. A cassette is provided, and the transport control unit transports the cash currency stored in the first storage cassette among the plurality of storage cassettes to a second storage cassette located below the first storage cassette. As described above, the transport unit may be controlled.

According to the eighth aspect, the cash currency storage state can be changed so that the center of gravity of the currency storage device is relatively low. As a result, the possibility of falling when the currency storage device is moved can be reduced.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the cash currency in the currency storage device according to the eighth aspect is a bar, and the currency storage device is the cash stored in each of the plurality of storage cassettes. The storage time storage unit for storing the currency storage time and the storage time recording unit for updating the storage time stored in the storage time storage unit when the cash currency is transported by the transport unit are provided. The transport control unit refers to the storage time storage unit among the plurality of storage cassettes, and transports the cash currency from the storage cassette in which the cash currency having the oldest storage time is stored to the opening. As described above, the transport unit may be controlled.

According to the ninth aspect, the currency storage device can reduce the possibility that the coins will collapse by paying out the coins in the order in which the coins are stored.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the currency storage device according to any one of the first to ninth aspects has a detection unit that detects whether or not a detachable detachable unit is attached to the opening. In addition, the transport control unit may prohibit the transport of the cash currency by the transport unit when the detachable unit is not attached to the opening.

According to the tenth aspect, the currency storage device can prevent the cash currency from being erroneously transported when the attachment / detachment unit is not attached.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the currency storage device according to the tenth aspect is in the process of transporting the cash currency by the unit lock portion that locks the detachable unit mounted on the opening and the transport unit. It may be provided with a lock control unit that enables the lock by the unit lock unit and invalidates the lock by the unit lock unit when the transportation of the cash currency by the transport unit is completed.

According to the eleventh aspect, the currency storage device can prevent the detachable unit from being accidentally removed during the transport process.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the currency storage device according to the tenth or eleventh aspect, the housing is stored in the slot and the storage portion which are the openings for receiving the input of the cash currency. It has a payout outlet for paying out the cash currency, and the transport control unit has the cash from the slot to the storage unit by the transport unit when the detachable unit is not attached to the slot. The transfer of currency may be prohibited, and when the detachable unit is not attached to the payout port, the transfer of the cash currency from the storage unit to the payout port by the transfer unit may be prohibited.

According to the twelfth aspect, the currency storage device can specify the transport processing to be permitted according to the opening in which the detachable unit is mounted. That is, even if the detachable unit is attached to the slot, the currency storage device prohibits the withdrawal of cash currency unless the detachable unit is attached to the payout port, and the detachable unit is attached to the payout port. However, if the attachment / detachment unit is not attached to the insertion slot, the insertion of cash currency can be prohibited.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the currency storage device according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects includes a worker identification unit for acquiring worker identification information, and the transport control unit is the transport control unit. It may determine whether or not to permit the transportation of the cash currency based on the identification information.

According to the thirteenth aspect, the currency storage device can prevent the illegal withdrawal of cash currency.

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the currency processing system comprises a plurality of currency storage devices according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects, and the amount of cash currency stored in the plurality of currency storage devices. It is provided with a current amount acquisition unit for acquiring the amount of money, a position acquisition unit for acquiring the positions of the plurality of currency storage devices, and a recording unit for recording the current amount and the position in association with each other.

According to the fourteenth aspect, the currency processing system can easily confirm the location and the storage amount of the plurality of currency storage devices.

According to at least one of the above aspects, the currency processing system can reduce the burden on the operator in processing the cash currency.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance of the Climbing Gold storage device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a side sectional view which shows the internal structure of the Climbing Gold storage device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a top sectional view which shows the structure of the opening of the Climbing Gold storage device and the attachment / detachment unit which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the structure of a control device. It is a flowchart which shows the authentication operation of the Climbing Gold storage device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation screen of the touch panel which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation at the time of moving of the Climbing Gold storage device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the storage operation of the Climbing Gold storage device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the Climbing Gold storage process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the payout operation of the Climbing Gold storage device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the Climbing Gold payout process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the currency processing system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the structure of the management apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the cooperation operation of the Climbing Gold storage device and the management device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the state management operation of the Climbing Gold storage device by the management device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the transfer process by the Climbing Gold storage device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. This is a configuration example according to the first usage mode of the Climbing Gold storage device. It is a configuration example which concerns on the 2nd use mode of the Climbing Gold storage device. It is a configuration example which concerns on the 3rd use mode of the Climbing Gold storage device. It is a configuration example which concerns on the 4th use mode of the Climbing Gold storage device. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the structure of the computer which concerns on at least one Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the Climbing Gold storage device according to the first embodiment.
The coin-roll storage device 10 according to the first embodiment stores a plurality of coins related to the same denomination by one unit. When handling 6 denominations at a cash center or the like, at least 6 coin-roll storage devices 10 are used as a set. Climbing gold is a package of loose coins of the same denomination in a predetermined number of coins. Climbing gold and coins are examples of cash currencies. In the following description, "front" is the operator side of the coin-roll storage device 10, "rear" is the side opposite to the operator of the coin-roll storage device 10, and "left" is the operator of the coin-roll storage device 10. Left and "right" are right when viewed from the operator of the coin-roll storage device 10.

<< Configuration of Climbing Gold Storage Device >>
The Climbing Gold storage device 10 includes a housing 11, casters 12, and a handle 13. The housing 11 forms the outer shell of the coin-roll storage device 10. The casters 12 are provided below the housing 11 and movably support the housing 11. The caster 12 includes a braking mechanism (not shown). The brake mechanism is driven by, for example, a solenoid (not shown) to switch between a locked state in which the caster 12 is prevented from rotating and a released state in which the caster 12 is allowed to rotate. The caster 12 is an example of a moving portion. The handle 13 is provided on the rear surface of the housing 11. By pushing or pulling the handle 13, the operator can rotate the casters 12 that support the housing 11 and move the coin-roll storage device 10.

A payout port 111 and an inlet 112 are open on the front surface of the housing 11. The payout outlet 111 is an opening for paying out the coin-roll stored inside the housing 11. The insertion port 112 is an opening for inserting a coin-roll into the inside of the housing 11. The slot 112 is provided below the device and can quickly store the coin-rolls to be paid out from the throw-out chute of the coin wrapping machine to the lower payout port. The payout port 111 is provided above the inlet 112. As a result, the connection distance with the device to which the coin-roll is paid out can be shortened.
A touch panel 113 and an RFID reader 114 are provided on the rear surface of the housing 11. The touch panel 113 indicates the state of the Climbing Gold storage device 10 and receives input to the Climbing Gold storage device 10. The RFID reader 114 reads information from a card, wristband, or the like that includes an RFID chip (not shown) owned by the operator. The RFID chip stores the identification information of the worker.

FIG. 2 is a side sectional view showing an internal configuration of the Climbing Gold storage device according to the first embodiment.
The Climbing Gold storage device 10 includes a storage unit 14, a transport unit 15, a charging passage 16, a payout passage 17, a control unit 18, a wireless communication unit 19, and a power supply unit 20 inside.

The storage unit 14 stores the coin-rolled gold inserted from the insertion port 112 so that it can be fed out. The storage unit 14 includes a plurality of storage cassettes 141. The storage cassettes 141 are arranged side by side in multiple stages in the vertical direction. The Climbing Gold storage device 10 may include a plurality of storage units 14 in parallel in the left-right direction. At this time, the payout outlet 111 may be provided in each of the plurality of storage portions 14. This makes it possible to pay out multiple coins in parallel.

The transport unit 15 transports the coin-roll between the payout port 111, the input port 112, and the plurality of storage cassettes 141. Specifically, the transport unit 15 selectively transports the coin-rolled gold inserted from the input port 112 to the storage cassette 141. The transport unit 15 transports the coin-roll stored in the storage cassette 141 to the payout outlet 111. The transport unit 15 is a vertical belt conveyor provided so as to extend in the vertical direction. When the bar metal storage device 10 is provided with a plurality of storage sections 14 in parallel in the left-right direction, the transport section 15 is a bridging transport section (not shown) that delivers the bar money between the plurality of storage sections 14 in addition to the belt conveyor. To be equipped.

The input passage 16 is a passage that connects the input port 112 and the transport unit 15. Climbing gold inserted from the input port 112 is guided to the transport unit 15 by the input passage 16. The input passage 16 is provided with an input gate 161 that opens and closes the input port 112. The input gate 161 rotates about a support shaft at the lower end, and is switched between a closed state in which the input port 112 is closed and an open state in which the input port 112 is opened.

The payout passage 17 is a passage that connects the payout outlet 111 and the transport unit 15. The Climbing Gold transported by the transport unit 15 is guided to the payout outlet 111 by the payout passage 17. The payout passage 17 is provided with a payout gate 171 that opens and closes the payout outlet 111. The payout gate 171 rotates about the support shaft at the lower end, and is switched between a closed state in which the payout outlet 111 is closed and an open state in which the payout outlet 111 is opened.

The control unit 18 controls the operation of the coin-roll storage device 10.
The wireless communication unit 19 communicates with an external wireless communication device (for example, a wireless LAN access spot).
The power supply unit 20 supplies power to the coin-roll storage device 10.

FIG. 3 is a top sectional view showing the configuration of the opening and the attachment / detachment unit of the Climbing Gold storage device according to the first embodiment.
The detachable unit 30 can be attached to the opening of the Climbing Gold storage device 10. The attachment / detachment unit 30 is an attachment for receiving the Climbing Gold paid out from the payout outlet 111 of the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 or guiding the Climbing Gold to the input port 112 of the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10. The Climbing Gold storage device 10 can be equipped with attachment / detachment units 30 having various shapes. Examples of the attachment / detachment unit 30 include a saucer for receiving the coins, a belt conveyor and a slider for transporting the coins, and the like.

An insertion hole 21 for receiving the insertion of the claw portion 31 of the detachable unit 30 is provided in the vicinity of the payout port 111 and the insertion port 112 in the housing 11 of the coin-roll storage device 10. The insertion hole 21 is provided with a latch 211, a holding spring 212, a piezoelectric sensor 213, and a solenoid 214.
The latch 211 is slidably provided in a direction intersecting the insertion direction of the claw portion 31 in the insertion hole 21.
The pressing spring 212 urges the latch 211 so that the latch 211 projects inward of the insertion hole 21. As a result, the attachment / detachment unit 30 can be attached / detached to / from the Climbing Gold storage device 10.

The piezoelectric sensor 213 converts the pressure related to the presser spring 212 into an electric signal. When the claw portion 31 is inserted into the insertion hole 21, the pressing spring 212 is configured to apply a constant pressure. That is, when the claw portion 31 is inserted into the insertion hole 21, the tip portion of the latch 211 comes into contact with the side wall of the claw portion 31. As a result, the latch 211 pushes back the pressing spring 212, so that the piezoelectric sensor 213 generates an electric signal corresponding to a constant pressure. As a result, the control unit 18 can determine whether or not the attachment / detachment unit 30 is attached by reading the electric signal of the piezoelectric sensor 213. The piezoelectric sensor 213 is an example of a detection unit that detects whether or not the attachment / detachment unit 30 is mounted.

The solenoid 214 expands and contracts in a direction intersecting the sliding direction of the latch 211. A claw is provided on the side surface of the latch 211, and when the solenoid 214 extends, the solenoid 214 and the latch 211 engage with each other, and the latch 211 is locked. When the solenoid 214 contracts, the solenoid 214 is disengaged from the latch 211, and the latch 211 is unlocked. The solenoid 214 is an example of a unit lock portion that locks the detachable unit 30 mounted on the opening.

<< Configuration of control device >>
FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of the control device.
The control unit 18 includes an input unit 51, a worker identification unit 52, a mounting state identification unit 53, a position identification unit 54, a storage time storage unit 55, a storage time recording unit 56, a height storage unit 57, and a height calculation unit 58. It includes a transport control unit 59, a history storage unit 60, a history recording unit 61, a lock control unit 62, an alarm unit 63, a display control unit 64, and a setting information storage unit 65.

The input unit 51 receives an input operation from the operator via the touch panel 113.
The worker identification unit 52 acquires the worker identification information stored in the RFID chip owned by the worker via the RFID reader 114.
The mounting state specifying unit 53 determines whether or not the attachment / detachment unit 30 is attached to the outlet 111 or the inlet 112 based on the signal output from the piezoelectric sensor 213.

The position specifying unit 54 communicates with a nearby access point via the wireless communication unit 19 and identifies the position of the coin-roll storage device 10 based on the ID of the access point. An access point is provided for each room in which the coin-roll storage device 10 can be moved, for example.

The storage time storage unit 55 stores the storage time, which is the time when the coin-roll is first stored in the storage cassette 141, for each storage cassette 141 of the storage unit 14.
The storage time recording unit 56 records the storage time in the storage time storage unit 55 when the transfer control unit 59 conveys the coin-roll to the storage cassette 141.

The height storage unit 57 stores the height of the coin-rolls stored in the storage cassette 141 for each storage cassette 141 of the storage unit 14. The amount of money may be expressed by the number of coins, the number of coins, or the amount of money.
The current amount calculation unit 58 updates the existing amount stored in association with the storage cassette 141 of the transfer destination or the transfer source each time the transfer control unit 59 conveys the coin-roll.

The transport control unit 59 controls the transport of the coin-roll by the transport unit 15 according to the input operation input to the input unit 51.

The history storage unit 60 includes payout history information which is the history of payout of the coins by the coin-roll storage device 10, storage history information which is the history of storage of the coins by the coin-roll storage device 10, and the coin-roll storage device 10. The position history information, which is the history of movement, is stored. The payout history information includes the time when the payout process is executed, the position of the coin-roll storage device 10, the identification information of the operator who performed the operation, and the quantity of the coins paid out. The storage history information includes the time when the storage process is executed, the position of the coin-roll storage device 10, the identification information of the operator who performed the operation, and the quantity of the stored coins. The position history information includes the time when the position is changed, the position of the coin-roll storage device 10, the identification information of the operator who performed the operation, and the amount of the coin-roll.

The history recording unit 61 generates history information and records it in the history storage unit 60. Specifically, the history recording unit 61 generates the transfer history information and records it in the history storage unit 60 when the transfer unit 15 is controlled based on the input operation to the input unit 51. Further, the history recording unit 61 generates the position history information and records it in the history storage unit 60 when the position information specified by the position specifying unit 54 changes.

The lock control unit 62 controls the locked state of the caster 12, the loading gate 161 and the payout gate 171 and the insertion hole 21. Specifically, the lock control unit 62 locks the casters 12 and closes the input gate 161 and the payout gate 171 when the operator does not have the authority of the coin-roll storage device 10. The lock control unit 62 closes the insertion gate 161 when the attachment / detachment unit 30 is not attached to the insertion port 112. The lock control unit 62 closes the payout gate 171 when the detachable unit 30 is not attached to the payout outlet 111. The lock control unit 62 extends the solenoid 214 to lock the attachment / detachment unit 30 so that the attachment / detachment unit 30 does not separate from the opening while the transfer unit 15 conveys the bar.

The alarm unit 63 issues an alarm when it detects an operation other than the regulation for the coin-roll storage device 10. Examples of non-standard operations include that the work was performed by a worker who does not have the operation authority, and that the work was moved to a position that is not preset as the move destination. The alarm may be displayed on the touch panel 113, or may be output by voice from a speaker (not shown).
The display control unit 64 controls the display of the touch panel 113.
The setting information storage unit 65 stores the identification information of the operator who has the operation authority of the coin-roll storage device 10 and the setting information including the location information where the coin-roll storage device 10 can move. The setting information is set in advance by the administrator of the coin-roll storage device 10. Examples of movable locations include scrutiny, vaults, and payouts, where the coin-roll storage device 10 is used differently for each bank and is stored in a different vault for each bank. Examples thereof include each vault associated with a bank that manages the coin-rolls stored in the gold storage device 10.

<< Authentication operation of coin-roll storage device >>
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the authentication operation of the Climbing Gold storage device according to the first embodiment. In the initial state of the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10, the casters 12 are locked and the input gate 161 and the payout gate 171 are closed.
When operating the coin-roll storage device 10, the operator first causes the RFID reader 114 of the coin-roll storage device 10 to read the RFID card. For example, the RFID reader 114 reads out the information stored in the RFID card by holding the RFID card over it. The worker identification unit 52 acquires the worker identification information from the RFID reader 114 (step S1).

The worker identification unit 52 searches for the identification information read from the setting information stored in the setting information storage unit 65, and determines whether or not the worker has the authority to operate the coin-roll storage device 10 (step S2). ). When there is no operation authority (step S2: NO), the lock control unit 62 keeps the caster 12 in the locked state and the closing gate 161 and the payout gate 171 in the closed state (step S3).

When there is an operation authority (step S2: YES), the lock control unit 62 releases the locked state of the caster 12 (step S4). Further, the display control unit 64 causes the touch panel 113 to display an operation screen for displaying the operation buttons and the amount of the coin-roll that is stored in the amount storage unit 57 (step S5). FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an operation screen of the touch panel according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the operation screen of the touch panel 113 has a storage number display d1, a storage start button d2, a storage end button d3, a payout start button d4, a payout end button d5, a cooperative connection button d6, and a linked disconnect button d7. Is displayed. The storage number display d1 is a graph meter showing the ratio of the current number of stored coins to the maximum number of coins that can be stored in the storage unit 14.
As a result, the control unit 18 permits the movement of the Climbing Gold storage device 10 and accepts the operation of inserting or withdrawing the Climbing Gold only when the operator has the operation authority of the Climbing Gold storage device 10.

The control unit 18 may turn off the display on the touch panel 113 and switch the caster 12 to the locked state when the operator does not perform the operation (including the movement of the coin-roll storage device 10) for a certain period of time. Alternatively, the control unit 18 may turn off the display on the touch panel 113 and switch the caster 12 to the locked state when the operator receives a clear instruction to end the work.

《Operation when moving the coin-roll storage device》
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the coin-roll storage device according to the first embodiment when moving.
While the lock state of the caster 12 is released, the control unit 18 executes the following movement monitoring process at regular intervals.
The position specifying unit 54 receives a signal from an external access point and reads out identification information of a nearby access point from the received signal (step S21). The position specifying unit 54 identifies the position (room) where the coin-roll storage device 10 exists based on the read identification information (step S22). The position specifying unit 54 may specify, for example, a room provided with an access point having the highest signal strength as a position where the bar metal storage device 10 exists. Further, the position specifying unit 54 may specify, for example, the intermediate point of the position where the plurality of access points that have received the signal are provided as the position where the bar metal storage device 10 exists.

The position specifying unit 54 refers to the movement history information stored in the history storage unit 60, and whether or not the last position of the coin-roll storage device 10 and the position specified in step S22 match within a predetermined error range. Is determined (step S23). When the specified position and the last position match (step S23: YES), the history recording unit 61 determines that the coin-roll storage device 10 has not been moved, and does not update the movement history information.

On the other hand, when the specified position and the last position do not match (step S23: NO), the history recording unit 61 determines that the coin-roll storage device 10 has been moved, and determines the current time and the position specified in step S22. , The total amount of the amount of money stored in the amount of money storage unit 57 is associated with the identification information of the worker specified in step S1 and recorded in the history storage unit 60 as movement history information (step S24). As a result, the administrator can confirm the presence or absence of unauthorized movement of the coin-roll storage device 10 by referring to the movement history information of the coin-roll storage device 10.

When the specified position and the last position match (step S23: YES), or when the movement history information is recorded, the position specifying unit 54 refers to the setting information stored in the setting information storage unit 65. It is determined whether or not the position specified in step S22 is the position where the movement of the coin-roll storage device 10 is permitted (step S25).

If the position specified in step S22 is not a position where movement is permitted (step S25: NO), the alarm unit 63 issues an alarm indicating that movement is not permitted (step S26). As a result, for example, when the coin-roll storage device 10 is moved to the vault of another bank, it is possible to inform the operator that the destination is incorrect. At this time, the transfer control unit 59 prohibits the transfer of the coin-limbing gold by the transfer unit 15 regardless of whether or not there is an input operation to the input unit 51 until the transfer to the position where the movement is permitted.
On the other hand, when the position specified in step S22 is the position where movement is permitted (step S25: YES), the alarm unit 63 does not issue an alarm.

《Climbing gold storage device storage operation》
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a storage operation of the Climbing Gold storage device according to the first embodiment.
On the operation screen shown in FIG. 6, when the operator presses the storage start button d2, the input unit 51 receives the input of the storage start instruction (step S81). The mounting state specifying unit 53 determines whether or not the attachment / detachment unit 30 is mounted on the insertion port 112 based on the output signal of the piezoelectric sensor 213 provided in the insertion port 112 (step S82). When the attachment / detachment unit 30 is not attached to the insertion port 112 (step S82: NO), the alarm unit 63 issues an alarm indicating that the attachment / detachment unit 30 is not attached to the insertion port 112 (step S83). Further, the lock control unit 62 maintains the closed state of the closing gate 161.

On the other hand, when the attachment / detachment unit 30 is attached to the insertion port 112 (step S82: YES), the lock control unit 62 outputs an instruction to open the insertion gate 161 (step S84). Further, the lock control unit 62 locks the attachment / detachment unit 30 and the caster 12 of the insertion port 112 (step S85). Next, the input unit 51 determines whether or not there is an input for the number of stored units (step S86).

When there is an input of the number of stored coins (step S86: YES), the control unit 18 executes a coin-roll storage process described later (step S87). The coin-roll storage process is a process of transporting the coin-rolls one by one from the input port 112 to the storage section 14. When the control unit 18 stores the Climbing Gold in the Climbing Gold storage unit 14 by the Climbing Gold storage process, the transport control unit 59 determines whether or not the number of stored Climbing Gold has reached the number of stored coins input in step S86 ( Step S88). When the number of stored coins has not reached the number of stored coins (step S88: NO), the control unit 18 returns the process to step S87 and continues the coin-roll storage process. The number of stored coins is displayed in real time on the operation screen.

When there is no input of the number of stored coins (step S86: NO), the control unit 18 executes the coin-roll storage process (step S89). When the control unit 18 stores the coin-roll in the coin-roll storage process, the input unit 51 determines whether or not the storage end button d3 has been pressed (step S90). When the storage end button d3 is not pressed (step S91: NO), the control unit 18 returns the process to step S89 and continues the bar metal storage process. The number of stored coins is displayed in real time on the operation screen.

When the number of coins stored in step S88 reaches the number of stored bars (step S88: YES), or when the storage end button d3 is pressed in step S90 (step S90: YES), the lock control unit 62 sets the lock control unit 62. An instruction to close the input gate 161 is output (step S91). Further, the lock control unit 62 unlocks the attachment / detachment unit 30 and the caster 12 of the insertion port 112 (step S92). Then, the history recording unit 61 associates the current time, the total number of stored coins by the coin-roll storage process, the identification information of the worker specified in step S1, and the position of the coin-roll storage device 10, and the storage history information. Is recorded in the history storage unit 60 (step S93).

《Climbing gold storage process》
Here, the detailed operation of the above-mentioned coin-roll storage process will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a coin-roll storage process according to the first embodiment.
The transport control unit 59 refers to the storage time storage unit 55 and identifies the storage cassette 141 associated with the latest storage time (step S101). The transfer control unit 59 refers to the storage unit 57 and determines whether or not the storage cassette 141 specified in step S101 is full (step S102). When the specified storage cassette 141 is full (step S102: YES), the transfer control unit 59 refers to the storage unit 57 and identifies an empty storage cassette 141 located at the bottom (step). S103). The storage time recording unit 56 rewrites the storage time stored in association with the storage cassette 141 specified in step S103 by the storage time storage unit 55 to the current time (step S104).

Next, the transfer control unit 59 instructs the transfer of the coin-roll from the input port 112 to the storage cassette 141 specified in step S101 or step S103 (step S105). When the coin-roll is conveyed to the storage cassette 141, the transfer control unit 59 outputs a stop instruction of the transfer unit 15.

Next, the existing amount calculation unit 58 adds one bar to the existing amount of the storage cassette 141 specified in step S101 or step S103 stored by the existing amount storage unit 57, and the existing amount storage unit 57 adds one bar. The information to be stored is updated (step S106).

The display control unit 64 calculates the total amount of the existing amount based on the existing amount updated in step S106, and updates the stored number display d1 of the operation screen shown in FIG. 6 (step S107). The display control unit 64 determines whether or not the total sum of the current amounts calculated in step S107 is equal to or greater than a predetermined near-full threshold value (step S108). The near-full threshold value is a threshold value for notifying that the amount of coins that can be stored in the coin-roll storage device 10 is low. That is, the near-full threshold value is a value less than the maximum capacity of the coin-roll storage device 10. The near full threshold value is stored in, for example, the setting information storage unit 65.

When the total sum of the current amounts is equal to or greater than the near-full threshold value (step S108: YES), the display control unit 64 causes the stored number display d1 to display information indicating the near-full state (step S109). When the total sum of the current amounts is not equal to or greater than the near full threshold value (step S108: NO), the display control unit 64 does not display the information indicating the near full state.

<< Climbing gold storage device payout operation >>
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a payout operation of the coin-roll storage device according to the first embodiment.
On the operation screen shown in FIG. 6, when the worker presses the payout start button d4, the input unit 51 accepts the input of the payout start instruction (step S41). The mounting state specifying unit 53 determines whether or not the attachment / detachment unit 30 is mounted at the payout outlet 111 based on the output signal of the piezoelectric sensor 213 provided at the payout outlet 111 (step S42). When the detachable unit 30 is not attached to the payout outlet 111 (step S42: NO), the alarm unit 63 issues an alarm to the effect that the detachable unit 30 is not attached to the payout outlet 111 (step S43). Further, the lock control unit 62 maintains the closed state of the payout gate 171.

On the other hand, when the attachment / detachment unit 30 is attached to the payout outlet 111 (step S42: YES), the lock control unit 62 outputs an instruction to open the payout gate 171 (step S44). Further, the lock control unit 62 locks the attachment / detachment unit 30 and the caster 12 of the payout port 111 (step S45). Next, the input unit 51 determines whether or not the number of payouts has been input (step S46).

When the number of payouts is input (step S46: YES), the control unit 18 executes the coin-roll payout process described later (step S47). The coin-roll payout process is a process of transporting coins one by one from the storage unit 14 to the payout outlet 111. When the control unit 18 pays out the coins by the coin-roll payout process, the transport control unit 59 determines whether or not the number of coins paid out reaches the number of coins to be paid out in step S46 (step S48). .. When the number of payouts has not reached the number of payouts (step S48: NO), the control unit 18 returns the process to step S47 and continues the payout process. The number of coins paid out is displayed in real time on the operation screen.

When there is no input of the number of payouts (step S46: NO), the control unit 18 executes the coin-roll payout process (step S49). When the control unit 18 pays out the coins by the coin-roll payout process, the input unit 51 determines whether or not the payout end button d5 has been pressed (step S50). If the payout end button d5 is not pressed (step S51: NO), the control unit 18 returns the process to step S49 and continues the payout process. The number of coins paid out is displayed in real time on the operation screen.

When the number of coins paid out in step S48 reaches the number of coins to be paid out (step S48: YES), or when the payout end button d5 is pressed in step S50 (step S50: YES), the lock control unit 62 sets the lock control unit 62. An instruction to close the payout gate 171 is output (step S51). Further, the lock control unit 62 unlocks the attachment / detachment unit 30 of the payout port 111 and the caster 12 (step S52). Then, the history recording unit 61 associates the current time, the total number of coins to be paid out by the coin-roll payout process, the identification information of the worker identified in step S1, and the position of the coin-roll storage device 10, and the payout history information. Is recorded in the history storage unit 60 (step S53). As a result, the administrator can confirm the presence or absence of illegal payout of the coin-roll storage device 10 by referring to the payout history information of the coin-roll storage device 10.

<< Climbing gold withdrawal processing >>
Here, the detailed operation of the above-mentioned coin payout process will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the coin-roll payout process according to the first embodiment.
The transport control unit 59 refers to the storage time storage unit 55 and identifies the storage cassette 141 associated with the oldest storage time (step S61). The transfer control unit 59 instructs the transfer of the coin-roll from the storage cassette 141 specified in step S61 to the payout port 111 (step S62). The transfer speed of the coin-rolled gold may be a predetermined one, or may be set according to the type of the attachment / detachment unit 30. When the coin-roll is conveyed to the payout outlet 111, the transfer control unit 59 outputs a stop instruction for the transfer unit 15.

Next, the existing amount calculation unit 58 subtracts one bar from the existing amount of the storage cassette 141 identified in step S61, which is stored by the existing amount storage unit 57, and the information stored in the existing amount storage unit 57. Is updated (step S63). The storage time recording unit 56 refers to the updated current amount and determines whether or not the storage cassette 141 specified in step S61 is empty (step S64). When the storage cassette 141 becomes empty (step S64: YES), the storage time recording unit 56 deletes the storage time stored in association with the storage cassette 141 by the storage time storage unit 55 (step S65).

If the storage cassette is not empty in step S64 (step S64: NO), or if the storage time is deleted in step S65, the display control unit 64 calculates the total amount of the storage amount based on the amount of money updated in step S63. Then, the number of stored units displayed d1 on the operation screen shown in FIG. 6 is updated (step S66). The display control unit 64 determines whether or not the total amount of the current amount calculated in step S66 is equal to or less than a predetermined near empty threshold value (step S67). The near empty threshold value is a threshold value for notifying that the amount of coins stored by the coin-roll storage device 10 is low. That is, the near empty threshold is a value larger than zero. The near empty threshold value is stored in, for example, the setting information storage unit 65.

When the total sum of the current amounts is equal to or less than the near empty threshold value (step S67: YES), the display control unit 64 causes the stored number display d1 to display information indicating that the state is in the near empty state (step S68). When the sum of the current amounts is not equal to or less than the near empty threshold value (step S67: NO), the display control unit 64 does not display the information indicating the near empty state.

<< Management device >>
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a configuration of a currency processing system according to the first embodiment.
The coin-roll storage device 10 according to the first embodiment can be linked with the management device 90 by wireless communication as shown in FIG. That is, the currency processing system 1 is configured by the cooperation between the coin-roll storage device 10 and the management device 90. The management device 90 can cooperate with a plurality of coin-roll storage devices 10.

FIG. 13 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of the management device according to the first embodiment.
The management device 90 includes an instruction input unit 91, an instruction transmission unit 92, an information receiving unit 93, a state storage unit 94, a state recording unit 95, and an output unit 96.
The instruction input unit 91 receives input of a storage start instruction, a payout start instruction, and a state presentation instruction from the manager of the coin-roll storage device 10. The storage start instruction is an instruction to store the coin-roll in the coin-roll storage device 10. The payout start instruction is an instruction to cause the coin-roll storage device 10 to pay out the coins. The state presentation instruction is an instruction to cause the management device 90 to present the state of the coin-roll storage device 10.
The instruction transmitting unit 92 transmits the instruction input to the instruction input unit 91 to the Climbing Gold storage device 10.
The information receiving unit 93 receives information from the coin-roll storage device 10. The information received from the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 includes the position of the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 and the height of the Climbing Gold. That is, the information receiving unit 93 is an example of the position acquisition unit and the height acquisition unit.
The state storage unit 94 stores the state of the Climbing Gold storage device 10. For example, the state storage unit 94 may include identification information of the Climbing Gold storage device 10, a denomination of the Climbing Gold stored in the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10, the number of Climbing Golds stored in the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10, and the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10. Position, the operating state of the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10, and the identification information of the operator during the operation of the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 are associated and stored.
The state recording unit 95 records the state of the coin-roll storage device 10 in the state storage unit 94 based on the information received by the information receiving unit 93.
The output unit 96 outputs the calculation result by the management device 90.

《Cooperation between Climbing Gold Storage Device and Management Device》
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a cooperative operation between the coin-roll storage device and the management device according to the first embodiment.
On the operation screen shown in FIG. 6, when the operator presses the cooperation connection button d6, the input unit 51 receives the input of the cooperation start instruction (step S121). As a result, the coin-roll storage device 10 starts accepting instructions from the management device 90.

The input unit 51 of the management device 90 receives an input of a storage start instruction or a payout start instruction from the administrator (step S122). The instruction transmitting unit 92 transmits the instruction input to the coin-roll storage device 10 (step S123).

The Climbing Gold storage device 10 receives an instruction from the management device 90 when the instruction is being accepted in step S121 (step S124). The coin-roll storage device 10 executes the process according to the received instruction (step S125). That is, the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 executes the payout operation shown in FIG. 10 when the received instruction is the payout start instruction, and executes the storage operation shown in FIG. 8 when the received instruction is the storage start instruction. .. If the plurality of Climbing Gold Storage Devices 10 are in the state of accepting instructions at the time when the management device 90 transmits the instruction, the plurality of Climbing Gold Storage Devices 10 each execute the process according to the instruction.

When the coin-roll storage device 10 finishes the process, it transmits the process result to the management device 90 (step S126). Examples of the processing result include an alarm output by the alarm unit 63, a near empty or near full notification, and whether or not the processing has been performed normally. The information receiving unit 93 of the management device 90 receives the processing result from the coin-roll storage device 10 (step S127). The output unit 96 outputs the received processing result to a display or the like (step S128).

<< State presentation processing >>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a state management operation of the coin-roll storage device by the management device according to the first embodiment.
The instruction input unit 91 of the management device 90 receives an input of a state presentation instruction from the administrator (step S141). The instruction transmitting unit 92 transmits a status notification instruction to a plurality of linked coin-roll storage devices 10 (step S142).

When the coin-roll storage device 10 receives the status notification instruction from the management device 90 (step S143), the movement history information, the payout history information, and the storage history information stored in the history storage unit 60, and the current state of the coin-roll storage device 10. (Step S144). The operating state is either stopped, moving, paying out, or retracting. The Climbing Gold storage device 10 determines whether or not the operating state is stopped (step S145). When the operating state is not stopped (step S145: NO), the identification information of the operator operating the coin-roll storage device 10 acquired in step S1 is specified (step S146).

The Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 transmits the state information indicating the state of the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 specified in steps S144 and S146 to the management device 90 (step S147). The information receiving unit 93 of the management device 90 receives the state information from the coin-roll storage device 10 (step S148). The state recording unit 95 updates the state information stored by the state storage unit 94 in association with the identification information of the coin-roll storage device 10 based on the received state information (step S149). Upon receiving the status information from all the coin-roll storage devices 10, the output unit 96 outputs a list of the status information of each coin-roll storage device 10 (step S150).

《Climbing gold storage device transfer operation》
For example, when the state of not accepting the operation by the operator continues for a predetermined time, the coin-roll storage device 10 can execute the coin-roll transfer process in the storage unit 14 at regular intervals. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a transfer process by the Climbing Gold storage device according to the first embodiment.
The transport control unit 59 of the control unit 18 refers to the storage unit 57 and determines whether or not there is an empty storage cassette 141 (step S161). When there is an empty storage cassette 141 (step S161: YES), the transfer control unit 59 identifies the empty storage cassette 141 located at the bottom (step S162).

Next, the transport control unit 59 determines whether or not there is a storage cassette 141 in which the coin-roll is stored above the empty storage cassette 141 specified in step S162 (step S163). When there is a storage cassette 141 in which the coin-roll is stored above the empty storage cassette 141 (step S163: YES), the transport control unit 59 refers to the storage time storage unit 55 and is more than the empty storage cassette 141. The one with the oldest storage time located above is specified (step S164).

The transport control unit 59 outputs an instruction to the transport unit 15 to transport all the rods stored in the storage cassette 141 specified in step S164 to the empty storage cassette 141 specified in step S162 (step S165). ). The storage time recording unit 56 rewrites the storage time related to the storage cassette 141 specified in step S162 to the storage time related to the storage cassette 141 specified in step S164, and deletes the storage time related to the storage cassette 141 specified in step S164. (Step S166). Further, the height calculation unit 58 rewrites the height of the storage cassette 141 specified in step S162 to the height of the storage cassette 141 specified in step S164, and rewrites the height of the storage cassette 141 specified in step S164. Is set to zero (step S167).
By the above process, the coin-roll storage device 10 can move the coin-roll from the upper storage cassette 141 to the lower storage cassette 141. As a result, the center of gravity of the Climbing Gold storage device 10 can be lowered, and the stability of the Climbing Gold storage device 10 can be improved.

If there is no empty storage cassette 141 (step S161: NO), or if there is no storage cassette 141 in which the coin-roll is stored above the empty storage cassette 141 (step S163: NO), the transfer is performed. The control unit 59 does not convey the coin-roll.

<Usage mode>
Here, some usage modes of the Climbing Gold storage device 10 according to the first embodiment will be described.

<< First usage mode >>
FIG. 17 is a configuration example according to the first usage mode of the Climbing Gold storage device.
According to the first aspect of use, the coin wrapping device 10 is connected to the plurality of coin wrapping machines 80 via the attachment / detachment unit 30. The attachment / detachment unit 30 according to the first usage mode is a belt conveyor that connects the payout outlets 81 of a plurality of coin wrapping machines 80 arranged in parallel and the input port 112 of the coin-roll storage device 10. The plurality of coin wrapping machines 80 are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the detachable unit 30, and the payout outlet 81 is arranged toward the detachable unit 30. The belt conveyor of the attachment / detachment unit 30 drives the belt toward the input port 112 of the coin-roll storage device 10. As a result, the coin-roll storage device 10 can sequentially store the coins paid out by the plurality of coin wrapping machines 80.
In another usage mode, the coin-roll storage device 10 may be connected to one coin wrapping machine 80 via the attachment / detachment unit 30.

<< Second usage mode >>
FIG. 18 is a configuration example according to the second usage mode of the Climbing Gold storage device.
According to the second usage mode, the Climbing Gold storage device 10 is connected to the shrink pack device 70 via the detachable unit 30. The attachment / detachment unit 30 according to the second usage mode is a belt conveyor that connects the payout outlet 111 of the coin-roll storage device 10 and the workbench of the shrink pack device 70. The belt conveyor of the attachment / detachment unit 30 drives the belt from the input port 112 of the coin-roll storage device 10 toward the workbench. As a result, the shrink pack device 70 can sequentially combine the plurality of bars paid out from the bar metal storage device 10 into the shrink pack.
In another usage mode, the coin-roll storage device 10 may be connected to another processing device such as a change making device, a coin-roll box packing device, and a coin-roll tray set robot.

<< Third usage mode >>
FIG. 19 is a configuration example according to the third usage mode of the coin-rolled gold storage device.
According to the third usage mode, in the currency processing system 1, a plurality of coin-roll storage devices 10 are connected via the attachment / detachment unit 30. The attachment / detachment unit 30 according to the first usage mode is a belt conveyor that connects the payout outlets 111 of the plurality of coin-roll storage devices 10. The plurality of coin-roll storage devices 10 are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the attachment / detachment unit 30, and the payout outlet 111 is connected to the attachment / detachment unit 30. A container B is provided below one end of the attachment / detachment unit 30, and the belt conveyor of the attachment / detachment unit 30 drives the belt toward the container B.
As a result, the worker presses the linked connection button d6 of the plurality of coin-roll storage devices 10 and then inputs a payout start instruction to the management device 90, so that the coin-rolls can be collectively transferred from the plurality of coin-roll storage devices 10. You can make a payout.

<< Fourth usage mode >>
FIG. 20 is a configuration example according to the fourth usage mode of the coin-rolled gold storage device.
According to the fourth usage mode, the payout outlet 111 and the other bar of the one bar storage device 10 (first bar storage device 10-1) are in a state where the two bar metal storage devices 10 face each other. The input port 112 of the gold storage device 10 (second bar metal storage device 10-2) is connected via the detachable unit 30. The attachment / detachment unit 30 according to the fourth usage mode is a belt conveyor that connects the payout port 111 of the first Climbing Gold storage device 10-1 and the input port 112 of the second Climbing Gold storage device 10-2. The belt conveyor of the attachment / detachment unit 30 drives the belt from the first Climbing Gold storage device 10-1 to the second Climbing Gold storage device 10-2. The management device 90 outputs an instruction to the first Climbing Gold storage device 10-1 and the second Climbing Gold storage device 10-2.

The operator presses the linked connection button d6 of the first Climbing Gold Storage Device 10-1 and the second Climbing Gold Storage Device 10-2, and pays out from the management device 90 to the first Climbing Gold Storage Device 10-1. By inputting the start instruction to the second Climbing Gold Storage Device 10-2, the Climbing Gold is transferred from the first Climbing Gold Storage Device 10-1 to the second Climbing Gold Storage Device 10-2. can do. Thereby, for example, when the remaining amount of the coins accommodated by the first coin-roll storage device 10-1 is small, all the remaining coins can be transferred to the second coin-roll storage device 10-2. Further, for example, when the remaining amount of the coin-rolls accommodated by the first coin-roll storage device 10-1 is large, a part of the coin-rolls accommodated in the second coin-roll storage device 10-2 is distributed. Can be done.

At this time, the management device 90 reads out the storage time of the paid out bar from the processing result received from the first bar storage device 10-1, and sets the storage time to the second bar storage device 10-2. Notice. The second coin-roll storage device 10-2 rewrites the storage time of the storage cassette 141 containing the coins to the storage time received from the management device 90. As a result, the second coin-roll storage device 10-2 can pay out the coins in chronological order even after the coins are transferred.

《Action / Effect》
As described above, according to the first embodiment, the coin-roll storage device 10 includes casters 12 that movably support the housing 11 including the transport unit 15 for transporting cash currency. As a result, the coin-rolls stored in the storage portion 14 inside the housing 11 are transported by the movement of the casters 12. Therefore, the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 can reduce the load on the operator when transporting the Climbing Gold.

Further, according to the first embodiment, the Climbing Gold storage device 10 includes a position specifying portion for specifying the position of the housing 11. Thereby, the Climbing Gold storage device 10 can specify the position of the housing 11 which changes with the movement of the caster 12.
Further, according to the first embodiment, the Climbing Gold storage device 10 stores the history information including the specified position in the history storage unit 60. As a result, the administrator can confirm whether or not the coin-roll storage device 10 has been illegally moved by referring to the history information.
Further, the coin-roll storage device 10 according to the first embodiment stores the position and height of the housing 11 as the payout history information and the storage history information. Thereby, the administrator can confirm whether or not the processing such as illegal payout is performed by the coin-roll storage device 10 by referring to the payout history information and the storage history information.

Further, according to the first embodiment, the coin-roll storage device 10 records the payout history information or the storage history information when the coin-roll is transported by the transport unit 15. As a result, the payout history information and the storage history information record the position information when the coins are inserted or paid out, and do not include the position information when the coins are not transported. Therefore, the manager can easily specify the position of the coin-roll storage device 10 when the coin-roll metal is conveyed.

Further, according to the first embodiment, the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 determines whether or not to permit the transfer of the Climbing Gold based on the specified position. Specifically, when the specified position is not the position where movement is permitted, the Climbing Gold storage device 10 transports the Climbing Gold by the Climbing Gold 15 regardless of whether or not there is an input operation to the input unit 51. Ban. As a result, the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 can allow the transfer of the Climbing Gold only at a predetermined position. Therefore, the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 can prevent the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 from being illegally taken out and the Climbing Gold being paid out.

Further, according to the first embodiment, the Climbing Gold storage device 10 issues an alarm when the specified position is not a position where movement is permitted. As a result, the coin-roll storage device 10 can be prevented from being taken out illegally and moved to an erroneous position.

Further, according to the first embodiment, the coin-roll stored in the relatively upper storage cassette 141 among the plurality of storage cassettes 141 is conveyed to the relatively lower storage cassette 141. As a result, the Climbing Gold storage device 10 can change the Climbing Gold storage state so that the center of gravity of the Climbing Gold storage device 10 is relatively low. Therefore, the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 can reduce the possibility of tipping over when the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 is moved.

Further, according to the first embodiment, the coin-roll storage device 10 stores the storage time of the stored coins for each of the plurality of storage cassettes 141, and the storage time is the highest among the plurality of storage cassettes 141. The coins are conveyed from the storage cassette 141 in which the old coins are stored to the payout outlet 111. As a result, the coin-roll storage device 10 can reduce the possibility of the coins collapsing by paying out the coins in the order in which the coins are stored.

Further, according to the first embodiment, the Climbing Gold storage device 10 detects whether or not the detachable unit 30 is attached to the opening, and if the detachable unit 30 is not attached to the opening, cash is obtained. Prohibit the transfer of currency. As a result, the Climbing Gold storage device 10 can prevent the Climbing Gold storage device 10 from accidentally performing the Climbing Gold transfer process when the attachment / detachment unit 30 is not attached.

Further, according to the first embodiment, the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 enables the lock of the storage cassette 141 during the transfer of the Climbing Gold by the Climbing Gold 15, and when the transfer of the Climbing Gold by the Climbing Gold 15 is completed. Disable the lock on the storage cassette 141. As a result, the Climbing Gold storage device 10 can prevent the attachment / detachment unit 30 from being accidentally removed during the transfer process.

Further, according to the first embodiment, the Climbing Gold storage device 10 prohibits the storage process by the transport unit 15 when the attachment / detachment unit 30 is not attached to the insertion port 112, and the attachment / detachment unit 30 has the payout outlet 111. The payout process by the transport unit 15 is prohibited when it is not mounted on the. As a result, even if the attachment / detachment unit 30 is attached to the insertion port 112, the coin-roll storage device 10 prohibits the withdrawal of the coins unless the attachment / detachment unit 30 is attached to the payout outlet 111, and the coin-roll outlet 111 is used. Even if the detachable unit 30 is attached, the insertion of the coin-roll can be prohibited unless the detachable unit 30 is attached to the insertion port 112.

Further, according to the first embodiment, whether or not the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 acquires the identification information of the worker and permits the movement of the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 and the transportation of the Climbing Gold based on the identification information. To determine. As a result, the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 can prevent the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 from illegally moving and illegally paying out the Climbing Gold.

Further, according to the first embodiment, the management device 90 acquires the positions of the plurality of coin-roll storage devices 10 and the height of the coins, and records the height and the positions in association with each other. As a result, the management device 90 can easily confirm the location and height of the plurality of coin-roll storage devices 10.

Generally, in a cash center, loose coins counted by a scrutiny machine are put in a coin bag and stored in a vault, and when change is needed, a worker carries the coin bag from the vault and puts it in a coin wrapping machine. Insert loose coins to make a coin. For this reason, it takes time and effort to put the loose coins into the coin bag and force work such as transporting the coin bag, which is a heavy burden on the workers. By using the coin-roll storage device 10, it is possible to store the entire coin-roll storage device 10 in the safe room, and it is possible to save the trouble of temporarily storing the coin bag. As a result, the coin-roll can be prepared immediately when the coin-roll is needed by the change making system or the like, and the burden on the worker can be reduced.

<Other Embodiments>
Although one embodiment has been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to the above, and various design changes and the like can be made. For example, in other embodiments, the order of the above-mentioned processes may be changed as appropriate. In addition, some processes may be executed in parallel.

The coin-roll storage device 10 according to the above-described embodiment stores, but is not limited to, a plurality of coins related to the same denomination. For example, the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 according to another embodiment may include two or more storage units 14, and may store Climbing Gold of different denominations for each storage unit 14. In this case, a sensor for detecting the denomination of the coin-roll is provided in the insertion port 112, and the transport unit 15 transports the coin to the storage unit 14 corresponding to the detected denomination. For example, by providing the coin-roll storage device 10 for 1 yen and 5 yen, the coin-roll storage device 10 for 10 yen and 50 yen, and the coin-roll storage device 10 for 100 yen and 500 yen, 3 units can be used. It will be possible to handle 6 denominations. Further, even if a storage cassette 141 of 6 denominations is provided in the storage unit 14 of one coin-roll storage device 10, the coins are conveyed to the storage cassette 141 corresponding to the denomination detected at the insertion port 112. Good.

The coin-roll storage device 10 according to the above-described embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a payout port 111 and an input port 112. For example, the Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 according to another embodiment may have one or more openings for inserting and discharging the Climbing Gold. At this time, if a plurality of openings that can be used for both loading and unloading are arranged in the vertical direction, a coin wrapping machine having a payout outlet below, a shrink pack device having a high workbench position, etc. Improved connectivity with other devices.

The caster 12 included in the Climbing Gold storage device 10 according to the above-described embodiment is passively moved by a force applied by an operator, but is not limited thereto. For example, the moving unit according to another embodiment may be an autonomous traveling device such as an automatic traveling device that travels on a line or a rail. In this case, the management device 90 may schedule the position of the coin-roll storage device 10 in advance, and the coin-roll storage device 10 may automatically move according to the schedule.

The coin-roll storage device 10 according to the above-described embodiment identifies the worker by the identification information stored in the RFID chip, but is not limited to this. For example, in other embodiments, the worker may be identified by entering a password or biometric authentication.

The coin-roll storage device 10 according to the above-described embodiment automatically executes the transfer process shown in FIG. 16 when no operation is performed by the operator, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the coin-roll storage device 10 according to another embodiment detects that the coin-roll is biased, the touch panel 113 displays a start button for the transfer process, and the operator performs the transfer process. The transfer process shown in FIG. 16 may be executed when the start button is pressed.

The Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 according to another embodiment may be provided with a sensor for detecting the state of the Climbing Gold at the insertion port 112 to determine whether or not the inserted Climbing Gold is damaged. When the bar metal storage device 10 detects the damage of the bar metal, it issues an alarm and stops the transportation by the transportation unit 15.

The Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 according to another embodiment may be provided with a sensor for detecting the denomination of the Climbing Gold at the input port 112. The Climbing Gold Storage Device 10 compares a predetermined denomination with the detected denomination, and if they do not match, issues an alarm and stops the transfer by the transfer unit 15.

In another embodiment, by connecting the attachment / detachment unit 30 to the plurality of bar metal storage devices 10 and locking the attachment / detachment unit 30 at the time of movement, even if the plurality of bar metal storage devices 10 can be moved at the same time. Good. In this case, the attachment / detachment unit 30 locks the attachment / detachment unit 30 when the handle 13 is pushed or pulled, and the control unit 18 unlocks the attachment / detachment unit 30 when no force is applied to the handle 13. .. Further, in this case, the Climbing Gold storage device 10 may be provided with an insertion hole 21 for connecting the detachable unit 30 to a portion other than the opening such as the side surface of the housing 11.

In the above-described embodiment, the coin-roll storage device 10 for storing coins has been described as the currency storage device, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the currency storage device according to another embodiment may store cash currencies other than coins, such as loose coins, bound banknotes, or loose banknotes.

In the currency processing system 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the coin-roll storage device 10 identifies the position of the coin-roll storage device 10 and transmits it to the management device 90, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the management device 90 according to another embodiment may receive information on the access point from the coin-roll storage device 10 and specify the position of each coin-roll storage device 10 based on the information. Further, the position of the coin-roll storage device 10 may be specified from a camera image of the floor, or by reading a wireless tag arranged on the floor, a gate, or the like with a tag reader mounted on the coin-roll storage device 10. You may.

<Computer configuration>
FIG. 21 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of a computer according to at least one embodiment.
The computer 900 includes a processor 901, a main memory 902, a storage 903, and an interface 904.
The control unit 18 and the management device 90 of the above-mentioned coin-roll storage device 10 are mounted on the computer 900, respectively. The operation of each processing unit described above is stored in the storage 903 in the form of a program. The processor 901 reads a program from the storage 903, expands it into the main memory 902, and executes the above processing according to the program. Further, the processor 901 secures a storage area corresponding to each of the above-mentioned storage units in the main memory 902 according to the program. Examples of the processor 901 include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphic Processing Unit), a microprocessor, and the like.

The program may be for realizing some of the functions exerted by the computer 900. For example, the program may exert its function in combination with another program already stored in the storage, or in combination with another program mounted on another device. In another embodiment, the computer 900 may include a custom LSI (Large Scale Integrated Circuit) such as a PLD (Programmable Logic Device) in addition to or in place of the above configuration. Examples of PLDs include PAL (Programmable Array Logic), GAL (Generic Array Logic), CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device), and FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). In this case, some or all of the functions realized by the processor 901 may be realized by the integrated circuit. Such integrated circuits are also included as an example of a processor.

Examples of storage 903 include HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), magnetic disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), and DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory). , Semiconductor memory and the like. The storage 903 may be internal media directly connected to the bus of computer 900, or external media connected to computer 900 via interface 904 or a communication line. When this program is distributed to the computer 900 via a communication line, the distributed computer 900 may expand the program in the main memory 902 and execute the above processing. In at least one embodiment, the storage 903 is a non-temporary tangible storage medium.

Further, the program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions. Further, the program may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that realizes the above-mentioned function in combination with another program already stored in the storage 903.

1 ... Currency processing system 10 ... Bar metal storage device (currency storage device) 11 ... Housing 111 ... Payout (opening) 112 ... Input port (opening) 113 ... Touch panel 114 ... RFID reader 12 ... Caster (moving part) 13 ... Handle 14 ... Storage unit 141 ... Storage cassette 15 ... Transport unit 16 ... Input passage 161 ... Input gate 17 ... Discharge passage 171 ... Discharge gate 18 ... Control device 19 ... Wireless communication unit 20 ... Power supply unit 21 ... Insert hole 211 ... Latch 212 ... Holding spring 213 ... Piezoelectric sensor (detection part) 214 ... Solvent (unit lock part) 30 ... Detachable unit 31 ... Claw part 51 ... Input part 52 ... Worker identification part 53 ... Mounting state identification part 54 ... Position identification part 55 ... Storage time storage unit 56 ... Storage time recording unit 57 ... Revenue storage unit 58 ... Revenue calculation unit 59 ... Transport control unit 60 ... History storage unit 61 ... History recording unit 62 ... Lock control unit 63 ... Alarm unit 64 ... Display control unit 65 ... Setting information storage unit 90 ... Management device 91 ... Instruction input unit 92 ... Instruction transmission unit 93 ... Information receiving unit (height acquisition unit, position acquisition unit) 94 ... State storage unit 95 ... State recording unit 96 ... Output section

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A housing with an opening and
A storage unit provided inside the housing for storing cash currency,
A transport unit that transports the cash currency between the opening and the storage unit,
A moving part that movably supports the housing and
A currency storage device including a transport control unit that controls the transport of the cash currency by the transport unit. The currency storage device according to claim 1, further comprising a position specifying unit for specifying the position of the housing. The currency storage device according to claim 2, further comprising a history recording unit that records history information including the specified position. A balance calculation unit for calculating the balance of the cash currency stored in the storage unit is provided.
The currency storage device according to claim 3, wherein the history recording unit records the history information including the position and the amount. The currency storage device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the history recording unit records the history information when the cash currency is transported by the transport unit. The currency storage device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the transfer control unit determines whether or not to permit the transfer of the cash currency based on the specified position. The currency storage device according to any one of claims 2 to 6, further comprising an alarm unit that issues an alarm when the specified position is different from a predetermined position. The storage unit includes a plurality of storage cassettes for storing the cash currency arranged in the height direction.
The transport control unit transports the cash currency stored in the first storage cassette among the plurality of storage cassettes to the second storage cassette located below the first storage cassette. The currency storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, which controls a transport unit. The cash currency is a coin-roll
A storage time storage unit that stores the storage time of the stored cash currency for each of the plurality of storage cassettes,
A storage time recording unit for updating the storage time stored in the storage time storage unit when the cash currency is transported by the transport unit is provided.
The transport control unit
With reference to the storage time storage unit among the plurality of storage cassettes, the transport is such that the cash currency is transported from the storage cassette in which the cash currency having the oldest storage time is stored to the opening. The currency storage device according to claim 8, which controls a unit. A detection unit for detecting whether or not a removable unit is attached to the opening is provided.
The currency storage according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the transport control unit prohibits the transport of the cash currency by the transport unit when the detachable unit is not attached to the opening. apparatus. A unit lock portion that locks the detachable unit mounted on the opening,
A lock control unit that enables the lock by the unit lock unit during the transportation of the cash currency by the transport unit and invalidates the lock by the unit lock unit when the transport of the cash currency by the transport unit is completed. The currency storage device according to claim 10. The housing has an input port which is an opening for receiving the input of the cash currency and a payout outlet for paying out the cash currency stored in the storage unit.
The transport control unit
When the detachable unit is not attached to the slot, the transport of the cash currency from the slot to the storage by the transport unit is prohibited.
The currency storage device according to claim 10 or 11, which prohibits the transfer of the cash currency from the storage unit to the payment outlet by the transport unit when the detachable unit is not attached to the payout port. Equipped with a worker identification unit that acquires worker identification information
The currency storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the transfer control unit determines whether or not to permit the transfer of the cash currency based on the identification information. The plurality of currency storage devices according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
The amount acquisition unit that acquires the amount of cash currency stored in the plurality of currency storage devices, and
A position acquisition unit that acquires the positions of the plurality of currency storage devices, and
A currency processing system including a recording unit that records the amount of money in association with the position.

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