JP2021189816A - Cash management device and cash management system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a cash management device and a cash management system always allowing a user to confirm depositing information and a security company or the like to perform optimal cash delivery service.SOLUTION: A cash management device 100 comprises: a cash storage device 10 in which a bill depositing device 40 and a bill storage device 41 are arranged in a robust housing 11; a management computer 50 in which the cash storage device 10 is arranged in the housing; and a printer 60. The cash storage device 10 includes a housing main body 12, an upper door body 13, and a lower door body 14. Lock bodies 17, 18 are arranged in the upper door body 13 and the lower door body 14, respectively. The cash management system 200 is composed of the cash management device 100, a cash management server 300, and a communication line 400 connecting them with each other. The cash management server 300 is installed in a security company or a cash collection and delivery company.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to a cash management device and a cash management system suitable for installation in a relatively small store such as a convenience store, a supermarket, a drug store, or a gas station.

Traditionally, in relatively small stores such as convenience stores, supermarkets, drug stores, and gas stations, store managers or accountants have to use bank tellers or automated teller machines (ATMs) at appropriate times. Go to, withdraw the change used in daily transactions, and deposit the generated sales.

However, in recent years, it has become difficult to hire regular or temporary employees in these relatively small stores, and there is always a labor shortage.
Therefore, in order to withdraw change and deposit sales, it is difficult to secure the manpower and time to go to the bank counter or ATM.
In addition, the fact that the store manager or the accounting staff carries a large amount of money by himself is extremely problematic in terms of safety because there is a risk of theft or robbery on the way.

Therefore, even in a relatively small store, a small cash management device for withdrawing change and depositing sales proceeds is installed in the store, and the cash stored in this cash management device is collected and delivered by a security company or cash. The company has come to manage cash by transporting it at appropriate times.

As such a cash management device, for example, the one described in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2019-215653) is known, which does not require manpower and time, and costs so much. It is extremely convenient because you can manage your cash safely without having to.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-215653

However, in the cash management device described in Patent Document 1, an authentication code is received from a server via the Internet, a two-dimensional code such as a QR code [registered trademark] displayed on the mobile terminal device is read, and mutual authentication is performed. It can be unlocked when it is completed, and it takes time and effort to unlock it.

Further, since the insertion slot of the bill deposit device is exposed to the outside, the bill deposit device may be destroyed or damaged from the slot, and the bills stored in the bill storage device in the cash management device may be damaged. There was also the possibility of being robbed.

Furthermore, the mobile terminal device can acquire and confirm the deposit information in the cash management device from the server, but since the change information cannot be confirmed, it is necessary for the security company etc. to deliver the change at regular intervals, and the cash delivery There were some points that needed to be improved to make the service more efficient.

The present invention has been made in view of such conventional problems, and it does not take time and effort to unlock, there is no possibility that cash will be easily stolen, and payment information is always provided. The purpose is to provide a cash management device and a cash management system that can be confirmed and that a security company or the like can carry out an optimum cash delivery service.

In order to achieve the above object, the cash management device of the present invention includes a cash storage device in which a banknote deposit device and a banknote storage device are arranged in a strong housing, and a management device arranged in the housing of the cash storage device. It is characterized by being composed of a computer and a printer.

The housing of the cash storage device is preferably characterized by including a housing body, an upper door body, and a lower door body.

A lock body is provided on the upper door body and the lower door body.

Here, the lock body is preferably a ten-key type electronic lock lock.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the cash management system of the present invention is characterized by comprising the cash management device, a cash management server, and a communication line connecting them.

Here, the cash management server is characterized in that it is installed in a security company or a cash collection and delivery company.

Further, the communication line is characterized by being the Internet.

According to the cash management device of the present invention, it does not take time and effort to unlock, and there is no risk that the banknotes stored in the banknote storage device will be stolen.

Further, according to the cash management system of the present invention, a security company or the like can deliver an optimum change amount, and an efficient cash delivery service can be implemented.

It is external perspective view of the cash management apparatus of this invention. FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the cash management device shown in FIG. 1 with the door open. It is a front view of the cash storage device of this invention. FIG. 3 is a front view of the cash storage device shown in FIG. 3 in a state where the door is opened. It is a vertical sectional view of the cash storage device shown in FIG. It is an external perspective view of the bill deposit device. It is a block diagram of the cash management system of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of use of the cash management system of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the management screen which is displayed on the display of a management computer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the payment information sheet output from a printer.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the cash management device of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the cash management device 100 of the present invention includes a cash storage device 10, a management computer 50, and a printer 60.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the cash storage device 10 is a so-called safe, and the strong housing 11 includes a housing body 12, an upper door body 13, and a lower door body 14. There is.

Handles 15, 16 and locks 17, 18 are arranged on the surfaces of the upper door body 13 and the lower door body 14.
The lock bodies 17 and 18 are ten-key type electronic locks, and can be unlocked by appropriately setting a number of digits in the password.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the inside of the housing body 11 is divided into an upper storage space 20 and a lower storage space 21 by a horizontal partition wall 19.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the upper storage space 20 is further divided into a left side storage space 23 and a right side storage space 24 by a vertical partition wall 22.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, a bill deposit device 40 and a bill storage device 41 are arranged in the left storage space 23, and as shown in FIG. 6, bills are billed from the bill slot 40a of the bill deposit device 40. By inserting the banknotes, the banknotes are stored in the banknote storage device 41.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the right side storage space 24 is further divided into an upper right side storage space 26 and a lower right side storage space 27 by a movable partition shelf 25.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the printer 60 is arranged on the movable partition shelf 25 of the upper right storage space 26, and by performing a printing operation, the paper ejection port 60a is arranged at the upper part of the front surface of the housing. Rolled paper can be pulled out from.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, a change bag 45 can be placed in the lower right storage space 27, and an appropriate number of banknotes P and an appropriate number of coins C can be placed in the change bag 45. Is stored as change.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the lower storage space 21 is further divided into an upper storage space 29 and a lower storage space 30 by a movable partition shelf 28.

The upper storage space 29 and the lower storage space 30 are spaces that can be freely used by the store manager or the accounting staff, and as shown in FIG. 2, the installation safe is placed and stored in the upper storage space 29. , The balance of banknotes P, coins C, etc. after daily transactions may be stored in this installation safe.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the lower storage space 30, a storage box containing important seals, etc., a coin-roll coin Cp for change, etc. are placed, and a rack containing important stamps, documents, etc. is placed. You may place it.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the management computer 50 is arranged on the inner side surface of the upper door body 13 of the cash storage device 10, and has a computer main body 51 integrated with the housing and a large front surface. It is a tablet computer including a display 52 and a display 52.

Further, the management computer 50 is connected to the banknote depositing device 40 stored in the housing body 12 by a communication code, and the collected money data of the banknote P generated every day is acquired from the banknote depositing device 40 and displayed. Numerical values can be displayed on the screen of 52.

Further, since the management computer 50 acquires the collected money data of the banknote P generated every day and stores it in the memory, the cash currently held in the cash storage device 10 based on the collected money data. You can manage the breakdown of.

Then, on the next day, the required number of banknotes P and the required number of coins C can be taken out from the change bag 45 stored in the cash storage device 10 and used as change.

Further, the printer 60 is connected to the management computer 50 by a communication code so that the collected money data of the banknote P generated every day can be printed on roll-shaped paper and output according to a command from the management computer 50. It has become.

In FIGS. 2 and 4, the one indicated by reference numeral 55 is a communication control box containing a power supply, a router, and the like.
Further, the power cord, the communication cord, and the like are led out from the insertion holes having an appropriate hole diameter formed in the side wall portion, the rear wall portion, and the like of the housing body 12 of the cash storage device 10.

The cash management device 100 has the above configuration, and according to the cash management device 100, even in a relatively small store, the store manager or the accounting staff goes to the bank counter or the like every day and uses it. There is no need to withdraw change and deposit any proceeds.

Further, according to the cash management device 100, it is possible to manage the collected money of banknotes generated every day and the breakdown of the cash held in the store. You can request the collection of gold and the delivery of change replenishment.

Next, a preferred embodiment of the cash management system to which the cash management device 100 of the present invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 7, the cash management system 200 of the present invention includes a cash management device 100, a cash management server 300, and a communication line 400 connecting them.

As shown in FIG. 8, the cash management server 300 is usually installed in a security company or a cash collection and delivery company 500, and cash management devices 100, 100, ... Is connected via the communication line 400.

The communication line 400 may be a dedicated line owned by a security company or the like, but it is more preferable to use the Internet.

Next, the operations and effects of the cash management device 100 and the cash management system 200 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6, 9 and 10.

The store manager or the accountant of the store 600 unlocks the lock body 17 of the upper door body 13 of the cash storage device 10 by setting a password stored in advance at an appropriate time every morning. Then, the handle 15 is pulled to open the upper door body 13.

First, the store manager or the like turns on the power button (not shown) of the management computer 50 installed inside the upper door body 13 to display the management screen 70 on the display 52 as shown in FIG. ..

On the management screen 70, a deposit processing column 71 is displayed on the left side, a deposit history column 72 is displayed on the upper right side, and a change delivery schedule column 73 is displayed on the lower right side.

In the initial state when the power is turned on, the number, amount, total amount, and accumulated amount for each denomination are not displayed in the deposit processing column 71 of the management screen 70, but tap the "previous collection" button 74. Will display these deposit information collected last time in the deposit processing column 71.

The store manager, etc. can check the status of cash currently held by the store from the deposit history column 72 of the management screen 70, and based on this, estimate the amount of change required today. Can be done.

Then, the store manager or the like takes out the change bag 45 stored in the cash storage device 10, takes out the necessary change from the change bag 45, and supplies it to the cash register installed in the store 600.

After that, the store manager or the like pushes the handle 15 to close the upper door body 13 of the cash storage device 10.

The store manager or the like unlocks the lock body 17 of the upper door body 13 of the cash storage device 10 again at an appropriate time every night after the end of the transaction for one day. Then, the handle 15 is pulled to open the upper door body 13.

First, the store manager or the like turns on the power button (not shown) of the management computer 50 installed inside the upper door body 13 to display the management screen 70 on the display 52 as shown in FIG. ..

Next, the store manager or the like turns on the power button (not shown) of the banknote depositing device 40 arranged in the left storage space 23 of the housing body 11, inserts the banknote P from the slot 40a, and stores the banknotes. It is in a state where it can be stored in the device 41.

Then, the store manager or the like inserts the banknote P taken out from the cash register through the slot 40a of the banknote deposit device 40 and stores it in the banknote storage device 41. At this time, the banknote depositing device 40 detects and calculates the denomination, the number of sheets, and the amount of the inserted banknote P.

In the initial state when the power of the management computer 50 is turned on, the number, amount, total amount, and accumulated amount for each denomination are not displayed in the deposit processing column 71 of the management screen 70, but the "Done" button 75 By tapping, the collection process is completed, and the currently collected deposit information is displayed in the deposit processing column 71.

On the other hand, the deposit history information for each deposit completion is displayed in the deposit history column 72 of the management screen 70, and the left and right "arrow" buttons 76 are appropriately operated to appropriately select the deposit date and time, and the "subtotal / total" button is displayed. By tapping 77, the subtotal amount and the accumulated amount of the collected money for each payment date and time can be displayed.

The store manager, etc. can confirm the sales amount from today's transaction by viewing the deposit processing column 71 and the deposit history column 72 of the management screen 70, and can check the current status of cash held by the store. You can check.

In addition, the store manager or the like unlocks the lock body 18 of the lower door body 14 of the cash storage device 10 at an appropriate time every night, and pulls the handle 16 to open the lower door body 14.

Then, after the money C taken out from the cash register is stored in an installation safe or the like, it can be stored in the lower storage space 21 of the cash storage device 10, and other important documents and the like can also be stored. After that, if the lock body 18 of the lower door body 14 is locked and the lower door body 14 is closed, the money C and the like can be reliably stored.

If you want to display the management screen 70 on the display 52 of the management computer 50 and not only confirm it, but also print and save the deposit information data, click the "Reprint" button on the management screen 70. Just tap 78.

As a result, a print command is transmitted from the computer main body 51 of the management computer 50 to the printer 60, and the payment information sheet 80 as shown in FIG. 10 is printed out from the paper ejection port 60a of the printer 60.

As described above, the cash management device 100 of the present invention comprises a cash storage device 10 in which a banknote deposit device 40 and a banknote storage device 41 are arranged in a strong housing 11 in which a lock body 17 is arranged. Since such as is not required, it does not take time and effort to unlock, and there is no possibility that the banknote P stored in the banknote storage device 41 will be stolen.

Further, since the management computer 50 and the printer 60 are arranged and stored in the housing 11 of the cash storage device 10, the store manager or the like can easily confirm the payment information without the information being easily stolen. be able to.

Further, since the cash management system 200 of the present invention connects the cash management device 100 to the cash management server 300 installed in the security company or the like via the communication line 400, the security company or the like can check the cash holding status of each store. It is possible to accurately grasp and deliver the optimum change amount, and to implement an efficient cash delivery service.

100 Cash management device 10 Cash storage device 11 Housing 12 Housing body 13 Upper door body 14 Lower door body 17 Lock body 18 Lock body 40 Banknote deposit device 41 Banknote storage device 50 Management computer 60 Printer 200 Cash management system 300 Cash management Server 400 Communication line 500 Cash collection and delivery company

Claims (7)

Cash management characterized by being composed of a cash storage device in which a banknote deposit device and a banknote storage device are arranged in a strong housing, a management computer arranged in the housing of the cash storage device, and a printer. Device. The cash management device according to claim 1, wherein the housing of the cash storage device includes a housing body, an upper door body, and a lower door body. The cash management device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a lock body is provided on the upper door body and the lower door body. The cash management device according to claim 3, wherein the lock body is a ten-key type electronic lock lock. A cash management system characterized by comprising the cash management device, a cash management server, and a communication line connecting them. The cash management system according to claim 5, wherein the cash management server is installed in a security company or a cash collection and delivery company. The cash management system according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the communication line is the Internet.

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