JP3758127B2 - Booklet handling equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a booklet handling device such as a passbook handling device that takes in a passbook, conveys it, prints it, and discharges it. In particular, it has problems such as printing omission and conveyance jam due to foreign matter (banknotes, cards, coins, etc.) mixed between booklet pages. The present invention relates to a booklet handling apparatus having means for preventing.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, automatic cash handling devices and bankbook handling devices have become widespread. If foreign matter is thrown into the automatic cash handling apparatus or bankbook handling apparatus, it will not only cause a conveyance error but also cause a malfunction of the apparatus itself. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures against the introduction of foreign matter.
[0003]
For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-188080 (Prior Art 1) discloses a conventional technique for removing foreign matter sandwiched between banknotes in a banknote depositing / withdrawing apparatus provided in an automatic cash handling apparatus or the like. What is disclosed in this gazette is provided with a banknote stacking section that stacks the banknotes inserted from the banknote slot at an angle, and a foreign body removal guide that guides foreign objects is tilted downward toward the banknote stacking section. However, when foreign matter is mixed between bills, the foreign matter removal guide is dropped by the dead weight of the foreign matter to remove the foreign matter from the bill stacking portion. Further, as a prior art for confirming an appropriate state of a form, there is one disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-26528 (Conventional technique 2). In this publication, it is determined whether or not a form can be taken in by measuring the thickness distribution in the feed direction, width direction, and the like of the form.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The prior art 1 is to remove foreign matter due to its own weight when foreign matter is mixed between banknotes, and no consideration is given to a foreign matter removal method when foreign matter is sandwiched between pages of a passbook. . The prior art 2 merely confirms the state of the form, and does not take into account the removal of foreign matters mixed between the pages of the form.
[0005]
When foreign matters such as banknotes, cards, coins, etc. are sandwiched between pages of a bankbook or the like, printing failure occurs due to the foreign matters or a conveyance jam occurs.
That is, for example, when a cash card is mixed in the pages before and after the page to be printed, a step corresponding to the thickness of the cash card occurs on the page to be printed. If there is a problem such as rubbing, fading, or missing print, or when turning a page and there is a foreign object on the page that was opened, the foreign object will fall from the passbook when the medium is transported. In addition, there is a problem that there is a risk of inducing a conveyance jam during the next processing and a risk of causing a failure of the apparatus itself.
An object of the present invention is to provide a booklet handling apparatus capable of solving the above-described problems, reliably removing foreign matters between pages of a booklet in advance, and performing subsequent processing smoothly.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the booklet handling apparatus of the present invention is provided with means (gate 14) for forming an opening having a width larger than that of the booklet at the lower part of the transport path, and the opening formed by this means. In the vicinity of one end, one of the first half page or the second half page of the booklet is sandwiched between the pair of conveying rollers (2 or 3), and the other half of the first half page or the second half page of the booklet is hung from the opening portion as a free end (FIG. 4, FIG. 4). 5). Thereby, since the foreign material mixed between the pages of the booklet can be dropped by its own weight, the foreign material can be removed.
[0007]
Furthermore, a means for applying vibration to the booklet (for example, a rod-shaped hitting lever 20 via a motor and a link mechanism) is provided (see FIG. 6 ). Thereby, the fall of a foreign material can be further promoted.
[0008]
Further, when a thickness detection unit (25-27) is provided and a thickness greater than a predetermined thickness is detected in the booklet, or when a thickness difference is detected in the thickness detection unit (25-27), the foreign matter is It was determined that the paper was mixed between pages, the opening was formed by the means for forming the opening, and the means for applying vibration to the booklet (tapping lever 20) was operated. Thus, if the predetermined thickness is not detected by the thickness detector, it is determined that no foreign matter is mixed in, and only normal processing can be performed. It is possible to prevent the necessary operation from being performed only in the case of adding foreign matter.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the operation principle of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a passbook printer which is an embodiment of a booklet handling apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 1 (a) is a side view of the apparatus, and FIG. 1 (b) is a plan view of the apparatus.
[0010]
The present passbook printer includes upper and lower paper guides for transporting the passbook 11 inserted from the insertion port 1 and a pair of transport rollers 2 to 6 that press and hold the passbook by a spring force, and the transport roller pairs 2 to 2. 6 includes a motor (not shown) for driving 6, an optical reading unit 7 for reading page information of the passbook 11, a magnetic recording unit 8 for recording passbook transaction information, a printing unit 9, a page turning unit 10, and the like.
[0011]
FIG. 2 is a general operation flowchart of the passbook printer according to the present embodiment. The bankbook 11 has a magnetic stripe part in which a financial institution code, an account number, and the like are stored. When the bankbook 11 is inserted into the bankbook printer from the insertion slot 1, it is sucked (step S1) and conveyed. Then, the magnetic recording unit 8 reads the magnetic stripe portion of the bankbook 11 (step S2), and determines whether the transaction is possible (step S3). If the result of the determination is that the transaction is not successful (step S3: N), the bankbook 11 is discharged and the process ends (step S4; in this case, a message such as “cannot be transacted with this bankbook” is displayed on the display unit).
[0012]
As a result of the determination in step S3, if the transaction is possible (step S3: Y), the bankbook 11 is continuously conveyed, and the optical reading unit 7 searches the page barcode of the bankbook 11 and the printed line (step S5). ), It is determined whether or not the page is a target processing page (step S6).
[0013]
As a result of the determination in step S6, if it is the target page (step S6: Y), it is printed on the passbook 11 by the printing unit 9 (step S7), and if there is a next page process after full line printing (step S8: Y), After the passbook 11 is conveyed to the page turning section 10 and the page is turned to open the target page (step S9), the process returns to step S5 again, and the optical reading section 7 searches the passbook page barcode and printed lines. Do.
[0014]
If it is not the target page in step S6 (step S6: N), the bankbook 11 is conveyed to the page turning unit 10 and the page is turned to open the target page (step S9). Part 7 searches the passbook page barcode and printed lines. If there is no next page process in step S8 (step 8: N), the bankbook 11 is discharged and the process is terminated (step S10).
[0015]
In step S6, if the number of times that the page is not the target page (step S6: number of times N) reaches a predetermined number of times (step S11: Y), it is determined that the page barcode mismatch is abnormal (step S12). ).
[0016]
(First embodiment)
FIG. 3 shows the first embodiment of the present invention, that is, the holding posture of the bankbook 11 is held on either the first half page or the second half page, and the other is freed to hang and remove foreign matters mixed between the pages. It is a figure for demonstrating the Example to do. FIG. 9 is an operation flowchart of the passbook printer in the first embodiment and a second embodiment described later. Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
[0017]
In FIG. 3A, a passbook 11 is inserted into the insertion port 1 of the passbook printer device, and is sandwiched between a pair of transport rollers 2 using a motor (not shown) as a drive source and sucked in the direction of arrow 12 (see FIG. 9). In step S21), the thickness detectors 25, 26, and 27 detect the thickness displacement amount of the page opening portion, that is, the first half page (step S22). The detected thickness displacement amount information of the page opening portion is sent to the control portion and saved in a register or the like (step S23). Details of the thickness detectors 25, 26, and 27 will be described later (see the third embodiment).
[0018]
At the position where the upper end of the bankbook (the leading end of the transport) is in front of the gate 14, the transport path sensor 33 detects the passage of the upper end of the bankbook by changing from light (L) to dark (D) and stops the bankbook 11 (step S24). ). The gate 14 is disposed between the pair of transport rollers 2 and 3, and is configured to be able to rotate at a fixed angle in the arrow direction 15 and the arrow direction 16 by a motor 13 via a link mechanism, and serves to switch the transport path by this rotation. Plays.
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 3B, the gate 14 has a sensor shield plate 34 with a notch in a part that rotates in synchronization with the rotation of the motor 13 when the motor 13 is in the home position. It is designed to be “gate closed” (horizontal state) when it is not detected by 35 (a state where the sensor position comes to the notch position).
[0020]
When the thickness detectors 25, 26, and 27 do not detect a thickness displacement difference greater than a predetermined value (when it is considered that no foreign matter is mixed in the first half content page of the passbook: step S25: N), the gate 14 is “gate The bankbook 11 is further transported in the suction direction on the closed horizontal gate 14 (step S26), and the thickness detectors 25, 26, and 27 change the thickness displacement amount of the latter half page. It is detected (step S27). As a result of the detection of the thickness displacement amount, if a thickness displacement difference of a predetermined value or more is not detected again (when it is considered that no foreign matter is mixed in the second half page: step S28: N), the conveyance roller pair 3 is used as it is. Is passed to the normal processing unit of the passbook printer such as the printing unit 9 and the page turning unit 10 (step S29: see FIG. 1).
[0021]
In step S25, when the thickness detectors 25, 26, 27 detect a thickness displacement difference of a predetermined value or more on the first half page of the bankbook 11 (when it is considered that foreign matter is mixed: step S25: Y), the present invention. In order to achieve the purpose of removing foreign matter, the gate 14 is moved in the direction of arrow 16 by rotating the motor 13 clockwise by a certain amount in the figure (step S30). In this case, the gate 14 is “gate open” with respect to the bankbook 11 transported in the suction direction (arrow 12 direction). In this “gate open” state, the bankbook 11 is continuously conveyed in the suction direction (arrow 12 direction) (step S31).
[0022]
At this time, the thickness detectors 25, 26, and 27 scan the second half of the passbook 11 to detect the thickness of the second half of the passbook 11 (step S32). The detected thickness displacement amount information of the latter half page is sent to the control unit and saved in a register or the like (step S33).
[0023]
The bankbook 11 advances to the lower part of the transport path with the gate 14 as a guide by the suction transport in step S31, and stops transporting when the sensor 17 detects passage of the transport path at the rear end of the passbook (change from dark to light) ( Step S34).
[0024]
In this state, the second half page of the bankbook 11 is sandwiched between the conveying roller pair 2, but the first half page of the bankbook 11 is squeezed under the gate 14 to become free and hangs substantially vertically by its own weight. It becomes possible to drop down the foreign substance 18 pinched by the dead weight (step S35 (removal of foreign substance): see FIG. 4).
[0025]
After the foreign matter removing process for the first half page in step S35 is completed, the bankbook 11 is discharged and conveyed (step S36), and the tip of the bankbook is returned to the front of the gate 14 again, and the sensor 33 changes from dark to light. Stop (step S37). Here, the motor 13 is rotated counterclockwise in the figure, and is stopped when the sensor 35 detects the home position. As a result, the gate 14 is closed (horizontal state) (step S38).
[0026]
With reference to the thickness information detected and saved in step S32 and step S33, if the thickness displacement difference of the second half page is not greater than or equal to a predetermined value (step S39: N), it is considered that no foreign matter is mixed in the second half page. Then, it passes through the conveying roller pair 3 as it is, and is conveyed to the normal processing unit of the passbook printer such as the printing unit 9 and the page turning unit 10 (see step S40: FIG. 1).
[0027]
If the thickness displacement difference of the second half page is greater than or equal to a predetermined value in step S39 (if it is considered that foreign matter is mixed in the step S39: Y), the bankbook 11 is conveyed in the suction direction (step S41). It stops when the bankbook 11 passes the gate 14 and the sensor 36 detects the passage of its rear end (when it changes from dark to light) (step S42). Here, the motor 13 is rotated by a certain amount in the counterclockwise direction (arrow 15 direction) in the figure, and stopped when the sensor 35 detects the home position. As a result, the gate 14 is in an open state with respect to the bankbook 11 transported in the discharge direction (arrow 21 direction) (see step S43: FIG. 5).
[0028]
In this state, the bankbook 11 is transported in the discharging direction (step S44), and the bankbook 11 is advanced to the lower part of the transport path using the gate 14 as a guide in the same manner as described above. It stops when it is detected (when it changes from dark to light) (step S45).
[0029]
In this state, the first half page of the bankbook 11 is sandwiched between the conveying roller pair 3, but the second half page of the bankbook 11 is in a free state and droops substantially vertically by its own weight. It can be dropped and removed by its own weight (step S46: see FIG. 5).
[0030]
After the foreign matter removing operation is completed, the bankbook 11 is transported in the suction direction (step S47). When the sensor 36 detects the passage of the rear end of the bankbook 11 (when the sensor 36 changes from dark to light), the bankbook is transported. Stop (step S48). Here, the motor 13 is rotated by a certain amount in the clockwise direction and stopped when the sensor 35 detects the home position. As a result, the gate 14 is closed (horizontal state) (step S49). Thereafter, the bankbook 11 is conveyed to a normal processing section of the bankbook printer such as the printing unit 9 and the page turning unit 10 (step S50: see FIG. 1).
[0031]
(Second embodiment)
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention, that is, an embodiment for forcibly dropping foreign matter by applying vibration to a booklet. This 2nd Example is an Example applied to the foreign material removal operation | movement of FIG.9 S35 and step S46.
[0032]
A hitting lever 20 connected to the solenoid 19 is disposed at the position of the first half page or the second half page of the passbook that is suspended in the substantially vertical direction by its own weight as described with reference to FIGS. By performing ON / OFF control, the striking lever 20 is caused to perform a piston motion. By applying a vibration by hitting a passbook by the piston movement of the hitting lever 20, even if the foreign substance 18 is not completely dropped only by its own weight in the state of FIG. 4 or 5, it is forcibly shaken by this vibration. It becomes possible.
[0033]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram for explaining the return of the removed foreign matter, and FIG. 10 is an operation flowchart for returning the foreign matter.
The foreign matter 18 removed by the mechanism operation described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6 falls on the shooter 22 formed in the lower portion of the conveyance path (step S61 in FIG. 10) and reaches the return port 23 (step S62). The sensor 24 disposed in the return port 23 detects the foreign object 18 (step S63) and issues an alarm (guidance) (step S64). Thereby, it is possible to notify the operator that the foreign matter 18 has been removed S. The operator takes out the foreign object 18 from the return port 23, and the operation of returning the foreign object is completed.
[0034]
(Third embodiment)
FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams for explaining a third embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 8A is a side view and FIG. 8B is a perspective view for detecting a foreign object sandwiched between passbook pages. As an example, a foreign object detection example using a conventional thickness detection mechanism is shown.
In the same figure, the passbook that is held and transported by the transport roller pair 2 that uses a transport motor (not shown) as a drive source is added to the thickness detection sections 25, 26, and 27 (for example, the page opening surface of the transported passbook). The roller is in pressure contact via a lever, and the lever amplification amount is physically detected by sensors 30, 31, and 32).
[0035]
The three thickness detectors 25, 26 and 27 are arranged on the left and right and in the center with respect to the width of the bankbook being conveyed. As a result, when all the thickness detectors 25, 26, and 27 detect the same thickness displacement amount, it is determined that there is no foreign matter between pages. Conversely, when any one of the thickness detections 25, 26, 27 detects a thickness displacement amount different from the other two, it is determined that there is a foreign object (assuming a cash card, banknote, etc.). Depending on the result of the determination by the thickness detectors 25, 26, 27, foreign matter removal by opening / closing the gate 14 or foreign matter removal using the hitting lever 20 is performed as in the first embodiment, or the gate 14 is closed. It is possible to select whether to proceed directly to the normal printing process.
[0036]
In the above embodiment, a hitting lever (FIG. 6) connected to a solenoid is used as means for applying vibration to the booklet, but any mechanism that can apply vibration to the booklet may be used. Further, as the booklet thickness detection unit, a combination of a roller, a lever, and sensors 30, 31, and 32 that are in pressure contact with the page opening surface of the passbook is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration as long as the thickness can be detected. It goes without saying that things can be used.
[0037]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, foreign matters mixed between pages of a booklet such as a passbook can be reliably removed, and subsequent processing can be performed smoothly.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a passbook printer of an embodiment of a booklet handling apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a general operation flowchart of a passbook printer.
FIG. 3 is a view for explaining the first embodiment of the present invention (No. 1);
FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining the first embodiment of the present invention (No. 2).
FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining the first embodiment of the present invention (No. 3).
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration for collecting foreign matter in an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is an operation flowchart for explaining the first embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 10 is an operation flowchart for explaining a foreign matter collecting operation in the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Insertion port, 2-6 ... Pair of conveyance rollers, 7 ... Optical reading part, 8 ... Magnetic recording part, 9 ... Printing part, 10 ... Page turning part, 11. ..Passbook, 12 ... arrow, 13 ... motor, 14 ... gate, 15 ... arrow, 16 ... arrow, 17 ... conveyance path sensor, 18 ... foreign matter, 19 ··· Solenoid, 20 ··· Beat lever, ··········································································· ..Rotation fulcrum of thickness detection lever, 29... Passbook friction part guide, 30, 31, 32... Thickness detection sensor, 33 .. transport path sensor, 34. -Home position sensor of motor 13, 36, 37 ... conveying path sensor, 38 ... device Wall, 39 ... operator's hand.

Claims (3)

In the booklet handling device that sandwiches the captured booklet with a plurality of pairs of transport rollers and transports it on the transport path to perform page turning and printing,
A means for forming an opening having a width larger than that of the booklet is provided at a lower portion of the transport path, and one of the first half page and the second half page of the booklet is formed by the transport roller pair near one end of the opening formed by the means. A booklet handling apparatus that can be sandwiched and can be hung from the opening with the other half of the first or second half of the booklet as a free end.   2. The booklet handling apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for applying vibration to the other of the first half page and the second half page of the booklet hanging from the opening. Thickness detecting means for detecting the thickness of the booklet is provided, and based on the detection result of the thickness detecting means, the means for forming the opening is formed with an opening, and the means for applying vibration is vibrated. The booklet handling apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the booklet handling apparatus is configured to be used.

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