JP3467886B2 - Paper handling equipment - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a paper sheet handling apparatus having a foreign matter return path for guiding foreign matter that has been erroneously thrown into a paper sheet receiving port to the outside of the apparatus, and particularly to reduce the cost and size of the apparatus. The present invention relates to a paper sheet handling device suitable to be realized.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional apparatus is disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 62-1254.
As described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 90, a foreign matter return path provided with a foreign matter conveying mechanism such as an endless belt provided below the paper sheet receiving opening for erroneously inserting a foreign material into the paper sheet receiving opening. The structure is such that it is discharged to the outside of the device.

[0003]

In a conventional paper sheet handling apparatus provided with a foreign matter return path, a foreign matter conveying mechanism such as an endless belt is provided below a paper sheet receiving port to drive the endless belt. As a result, the foreign matter dropped on the endless belt from the paper sheet inlet was discharged to the outside of the apparatus. Therefore, an endless belt, a roller, a shaft, a motor, a gear, etc. are required as means for running the endless belt, the number of parts is large, and a control device for driving is required.
An object of the present invention is to realize a compact foreign matter return path with a simple structure having a small number of parts in a paper sheet handling apparatus.

[0004]

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention is configured to achieve the above object, a paper sheet receiving port, the paper leaf receiving port
In a paper sheet handling device that has a foreign material return path that is disposed under a bottom plate that separates foreign materials that have been introduced into the paper sheet receiving port and that guides them to the foreign material return port, tilts the foreign material return path. It arranged Then with Te, the width of the foreign material returning passage, the bottom plate
From the upstream side of the foreign matter return path located below
Either narrower than the diameter of the circulating coins over the entire area downstream of the reject path, or a guide plate is provided between the sidewalls on both sides forming the foreign matter return path in parallel with the sidewall, and the guide plate and the sidewalls on both sides. The width of the space between the foreign matter returned below the bottom plate
It is characterized in that the diameter of the circulating coins is narrower over the entire area from the upstream side of the path to the downstream side of the foreign matter return path . Also,
It is characterized in that the vibrating member that abuts against a part of the foreign matter return path vibrates the foreign matter return path.

[0005]

According to the present invention, by setting the width of the foreign matter return path (or the width of the return path cut off by the guide plate) to be narrow, the coin will be in the standing position, so that the coin will roll on the inclined foreign matter return path. , Can be returned to the return port in a short time. or,
The return port can be installed at a higher position, and the serviceability to the customer can be improved. Also, by applying vibration to the foreign matter return path by using the stacking means (impeller) at the paper sheet inlet or the paper sheet processing means (cam provided on the same axis as the impeller), foreign matter such as clips Easily falls to the downstream side of the foreign matter return path. Further, since the mechanism has a small number of parts, the device can be downsized and inexpensively constructed. Since coins and the like can be returned on the upstream side of the paper sheet separating means, damage to the device can be prevented and the reliability of the device can be improved.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a bill handling apparatus will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a bill handling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The banknote handling apparatus of the present embodiment is provided with a depositing / dispensing port 1 having a separating section for separating the banknotes one by one and a stacking section for accumulating the banknotes, and a transport path 2 for transporting the banknotes.
And a discriminating section 3 for discriminating bills from authenticity, damage, transportation state, etc.
And a temporary depositing unit 4 for temporarily depositing deposited banknotes, and a return storage box 5 and 6 for storing deposited banknotes as dispensed banknotes by denomination.
A detachable non-return storage box 7 for storing banknotes that are not suitable for withdrawal, a safe 8 for storing and removing banknotes for collection and replenishment, and coins accidentally inserted into the deposit / withdrawal port 1. The foreign matter return path 9 for receiving and guiding the bills to the outside of the bill handling apparatus and the return port 10.

FIG. 2 shows the structure around the deposit / withdrawal port 1. The impeller 1a for depositing banknotes is attached to the rotating shaft of the transport path. The bottom plate 1c has a comb shape and receives bills, and foreign matter such as coins and clips falls through the gap. The foreign matter return path 9 is installed under the bottom plate 1c and guides the foreign matter to the return port 10. In addition, since the circulating coin is erected and rolled, the width of the foreign matter return passage 9 is smaller than the outer diameter of the circulating coin, or the foreign matter return passage 9 is partitioned by the guide plate 9a to be smaller than the outer diameter of the circulating coin. ing. Further, the impeller 1 is provided at the upper end of the foreign matter return path 9.
It is in contact with a, and when the transport path 2 rotates, the impeller 1a is intermittently hit and vibrates. The cam 1 is used as the vibrating means.
b may be provided on the same axis as the impeller 1a. Also, FIG.
In, C is a coin, P is a pressing plate, and L ₁ is a dimension.

FIG. 3 shows a detailed view around the foreign matter return path 9.
The foreign matter return path 9 is inclined from one side surface of the device toward the opposite side surface. The foreign matter return path 9 is installed by a vibrating mechanism (not shown), and is vibrated by the vibrating means when the transport path 2 rotates.

Next, the movement of coins that are erroneously inserted during the deposit process will be described. If coins are mistakenly inserted into the deposit / withdrawal port 1 together with the bills during the depositing process, they are separated from the bills by the bottom plate 1c and fall into the foreign matter return path 9. If the guide plate 9a is provided, the coins roll down while standing and are sent to the return port 10. At this time, when the transport path 2 is rotated, the foreign matter return path 9 vibrates, so that the coin can be returned faster. Further, if the cam 1b is provided as the vibrating means, the above operation becomes more reliable.

According to the present embodiment, by vibrating the foreign matter return passage 9, the inclination angle of the foreign matter return passage 9 can be reduced, and the vertical dimension L ₁ of the foreign matter return passage 9 can be reduced. Thereby, (1) the banknote handling device provided with the foreign matter return path can be downsized. (2) The return port 10 can be provided above the conventional one, and the serviceability to the customer is improved. Since the impeller 1a is used as the vibrating means, there is an effect that the mechanism can be simple and inexpensive. Even when the vibrating means cam 1b is provided, the addition of members can be suppressed to a minimum. Further, since the speed at which coins pass through the return path is increased, there is an effect that the return time can be shortened.

[0011]

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the size of the paper sheet handling apparatus without lowering its function.
In addition, the return port can be provided at a higher position, the serviceability to the customer can be improved, and the mechanism with a small number of parts can reduce the cost. Further, the falling speed of the foreign matter on the foreign matter return path is also increased, so that the return time can be shortened, and there is also an effect of preventing forgetting to remove.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a bill handling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the area around the deposit / withdrawal port of the bill handling apparatus in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the vicinity of the coin return path of the bill handling apparatus in the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1-payment / withdrawal port, 1a-impeller, 1b-cam, 1c-bottom plate, 2-conveyance path, 3-discrimination section, 4-temporary accumulation section, 5, 6
-Return storage, 7-non-return storage, 8-safe, 9-foreign matter return path, 9a-guide plate, 10-return port, C-coin, P-
Push plate, L ₁ - dimension.

Continuation of the front page (56) Reference JP-A-4-308991 (JP, A) JP-A-5-258150 (JP, A) JP-A-3-259822 (JP, A) Actually open 3-58770 (JP , U) (58) Fields investigated (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) G07D 1/00-13/00

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] And 1. A sheet receiving port, the paper leaf receiving port configuration
In the paper sheet handling device having a foreign matter return path which is disposed under the bottom plate and separates the foreign matter introduced into the paper sheet receiving port from the paper sheet to the foreign matter return port, the foreign matter return path is inclined. And the width of the foreign matter return path is set below the bottom plate.
The guide plate is made narrower than the diameter of the circulating coins over the entire area from the upstream side of the passage to the downstream side of the foreign matter return passage , or a guide plate is provided between the side walls on both sides forming the foreign matter return passage in parallel with the side wall. And the width between the side walls on both sides below the bottom plate.
From the upstream of the foreign matter return path located in
A paper sheet handling device characterized in that the diameter of circulating coins is made narrower over the entire downstream area . 2. The paper sheet handling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a vibrating member is provided so as to come into contact with a part of the foreign matter return path, and the foreign matter return path is vibrated by the vibrating member. Paper leaf handling device