JP4538865B2 - Tag issuing device for baggage custody - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a baggage custody tag issuing device for issuing a tag used for discrimination management of baggage to be checked by a customer.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a hotel cloakroom or the like that temporarily stores the baggage of a customer, the checked baggage is managed separately so as to know which customer the baggage belongs to. Management in such cases is generally performed by hanging the numbered tag with a string made of plastic etc. in the checked baggage and giving the numbered tag to the customer, and the customer returns. In some cases, the customer's baggage is found and returned by receiving the number tag and comparing it with the number tag of the baggage.
[0003]
However, in this management method, it is necessary to prepare a large number of number tags in preparation for the case where the number of customers is abnormally large, and this is wasteful. In addition, some customers feel uncomfortable receiving the number tags used by other customers, which may lead to a decrease in the number of visitors.
[0004]
As a conventional technique for this type of problem, there is one described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-56513. The technology described in this publication is to make a baggage discrimination tag at an airport with a band-shaped paper, and a heat-welding adhesive layer is provided on the entire back surface of the paper, and the surface has a perforation and a baggage description part. Provide a voucher entry section. And by describing the number for identifying the baggage in those description parts, by passing the one with the description part for baggage through the handle of the baggage such as a suitcase, aligning the back surfaces, heating and bonding , We are going to attach a loop tag to the baggage.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, there are various items such as papers such as sealed letters, clothing such as coats, large and small bags, boxes, bags, or valuables, and there is an annular part like a handle. There are many things that do not. On the other hand, the above-mentioned conventional tag is designed to be attached in a loop for baggage with a handle such as a suitcase, so it cannot be attached to baggage checked in facilities such as cloaks. It was difficult to use it for baggage management.
[0006]
In addition, baggage of various sizes, from small items such as papers and small boxes to large bags, can be checked in cloaks, etc., but the above-mentioned conventional tag is a fixed target for relatively large baggage such as suitcases. It is a size. For this reason, an unnecessarily large tag is used for small baggage, and there is a problem that paper is often wasted.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is possible to issue a tag of an appropriate size or attachment mode according to the checked baggage, and to achieve efficient use of paper. Another object of the present invention is to provide a baggage custody tag issuing device that can be used effectively for discrimination and management of baggage in various facilities that carry baggage.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention according to claim 1 is a printing unit that performs printing on a belt-shaped sheet having a heat-activated adhesive layer, a heating unit that heats and activates the adhesive layer, and heats the adhesive layer. Determine the adhesive strength of the tag to be issued to the baggage Of the heated part An adhesive force setting means for setting the density, and at least the deposit number is printed by the printing means, and heating is performed by the heating means based on the set density, and the printed and heated paper Is issued as a tag attached to the baggage, and at least the same number as the deposit number is printed by the printing means, and the printed paper is issued as a voucher for the baggage.
[0009]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a printing means for printing on a belt-shaped paper having a heat activation type adhesive layer, a heating means for heating and activating the adhesive layer, and a tag to be issued. An adhesive force setting means for setting an adhesive force to the baggage, printing at least a custody number by the printing means, and heating by the heating means in accordance with the adhesive force set by the adhesive force setting means The printed and heated paper is issued as a tag to be attached to the baggage, and at least the same number as the deposit number is printed by the printing means, and the printed paper is issued as a voucher for the baggage. It is characterized by doing.
[0010]
The invention according to claim 3 is the tag issuing device for baggage custody according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising storage means for storing information on a person in charge of baggage, and information on a person in charge of baggage It reads out from a memory | storage means and prints on the said voucher by the said printing means.
[0011]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the tag issuing device for baggage custody according to any one of the first to third aspects, the tag can be attached to the baggage in a loop shape, and the heating means includes the adhesive It is characterized in that a non-heated portion having a predetermined width or more is provided from each edge of the paper when the layer is heated.
[0012]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the baggage custody tag issuing device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the heating means is provided with a number of heated portions at intervals in the adhesive layer, The adhesive force is adjusted by freely changing the area of the heated portion.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
<Configuration>
(1) Printing mechanism
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a printing mechanism unit 1 in a baggage custody tag issuing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The printing mechanism unit 1 includes a paper roll 2, a printing unit 4 that prints on the printing surface 3a of the paper 3 drawn from the paper roll 2, a cutter 5 that cuts the paper 3 to a desired length, An adhesive force activation unit 6 that heats the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b is provided, and a sheet that has been cut by printing and adhesive force activation is issued as a tag for attaching to a baggage or as a baggage voucher for a customer (hereinafter referred to as a baggage voucher) ) Tags for attaching to baggage and baggage vouchers for customers are referred to as “baggage tags” and “vouchers”, respectively.
[0014]
The paper roll 2 is obtained by winding and storing the paper 3 in a roll shape. The paper roll 2 rotates with the core portion serving as an axis, and the paper 3 is pulled out to the side of the printing unit 4 or the like as illustrated. ing. The paper 3 is provided with a heat-sensitive recording layer that develops color when heated on the printing surface 3a on the front surface, and a heat-sensitive adhesive layer (heat-activated adhesive layer) whose adhesiveness is activated by heating on the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b on the back surface. The paper roll 2 is formed by being wound so that the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b is on the outside. The paper 3 may be wound so that the printing surface 3a is on the outside to form the paper roll 2. In this case, thermal heads 4a and 6a of the printing unit 4 and the adhesive force activation unit 6 described later are used. 1 must be opposite to that in FIG. 1 so that the components abut against the printing surface 3a and the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b, respectively.
[0015]
The printing unit 4 includes a first thermal head 4a provided on the printing surface 3a side and a first platen roller 4b provided on the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b side. Here, the first thermal head 4a is composed of a large number of closely arranged heating elements that heat the printing surface 3a at a predetermined temperature for developing the thermal recording layer, and the first platen roller 4b is a stepping motor (not shown). Is a platen roller for printing that is driven to rotate, and is controlled by a control unit to be described later. The sheet 3 pulled out from the sheet roll 2 is sandwiched between the first thermal head 4a and the first platen roller 4b, and is conveyed by the rotation of the first platen roller 4b while being printed by the first thermal head 4a. Heat printing on 3a is performed. The first platen roller 4b also reverses the paper 3 and reverses the position of the printing surface 3a with respect to the first thermal head 4a, thereby enabling accurate printing in a desired printing area. It is like that.
[0016]
The cutter 5 is displaced by a predetermined cutter driving unit (not shown) to cut the paper 3. The driving of the cutter 5 is also controlled by a control unit which will be described later, and the length of the baggage tag or voucher to be issued is cut from the paper 3.
[0017]
The adhesive force activation unit 6 includes a second thermal head 6a provided on the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b side, a second platen roller 6b provided on the printing surface 3a side, and a paper 3 drawing and conveying direction (hereinafter referred to as “paper conveying”). The downstream end of the direction is referred to as the second platen roller 6b. The guide 6c is provided close to and opposed to the second platen roller 6b, and the tag receiver 6d is composed of two rollers provided at the end on the downstream side in the paper transport direction. It is configured.
[0018]
Here, in the second thermal head 6a, a plurality of thin film heating elements made of a thin film of about 0.1 mm square are arranged in a straight line perpendicular to the paper transport direction at the position indicated by reference numeral 6aH in FIG. High-density heating control can be performed by a control unit described later. These heating elements arranged in a row are urged toward the second platen roller 6 b and can contact over the entire width of the sheet 3. The second thermal head 6a is a so-called vertical thermal head, and can be configured by using a commercially available one for printing. Further, a sensor (not shown) for detecting the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b is provided in the vicinity of the second thermal head 6a, thereby detecting the contact position of the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b with respect to the second thermal head 6a. It is like that.
[0019]
The second platen roller 6b is rotationally driven by a stepping motor (not shown), and conveys it when the leading edge of the paper 3 reaches the adhesive force active portion 6. Similar to the platen roller for printing (the first platen roller 4b), the second platen roller 6b has an outer peripheral surface covered with an elastic member such as rubber having no irregularities, and the rotation shaft thereof is the second thermal head 6a. The heating elements are kept in parallel to the energized heating element rows so that the heating elements can be uniformly pressed over the entire width direction of the sheet 3. In the illustrated printing mechanism unit 1, the second platen roller 6 b is used for both pressing and transporting the paper 3 in this way, thereby reducing the size of the apparatus configuration.
[0020]
The guide 6c is curved at the upstream side in the paper conveyance direction as shown in the drawing, and guides the paper 3 supplied via the printing unit 4 between the second thermal head 6a and the second platen roller 6b. Further, the sheet 3 is strongly sandwiched by the downstream side end portion that is close to and opposed to the second platen roller 6b so that the sheet 3 can be reliably conveyed.
[0021]
The tag receiver 6d is conveyed by the second platen roller 6b, passes between the second thermal head 6a and the second platen roller 6b, and is cut by the cutter 5, that is, a baggage tag to be issued or exchanged. It is a receiving roller on which the ticket will be taken. When the sheet 3 is transported to a predetermined position on the tag receiver 6d, the rotation of the second platen roller 6b is stopped, and the baggage tag to be issued is cut and sent to the user. A sensor (not shown) for detecting paper is provided in the vicinity of the tag receiver 6d so that it can be detected whether or not the cut baggage tag or the like has been removed from the tag receiver 6d. ing.
[0022]
With such a configuration, the adhesive force activation unit 6 energizes each heating element of the second thermal head 6a while conveying the paper 3, and heats the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b. In this case, between the drive steps of the stepping motor that rotationally drives the second platen roller 6b, the conveyance of the paper 3 is stopped, and the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b is heated only by a predetermined heating element according to the tag to be issued. (Details will be described later). In this heat treatment, in order to obtain a high temperature for activating the heat-sensitive adhesive layer, the same position of the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b is heated a plurality of times by the temperature at which the heat-sensitive recording layer is heated. Alternatively, the heat treatment at such a high temperature can be performed by increasing the heating time per unit length. Thereby, the adhesive force active part 6 can perform accurately the high-density dot heating control with respect to the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b.
[0023]
The contact surface between the heating element of the second thermal head 6a and the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b has a very short sheet conveying direction, and the second thermal head 6a itself, which is a vertical thermal head, has a very large dimension in the sheet conveying direction. small. For this reason, the portion of the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b heated by the heating element is instantly activated after heating and moves downstream, so that the activated adhesive is usually applied to the second thermal head 6a. Does not adhere. Even if it slightly adheres, it is rubbed and removed by the inactive portion of the subsequent heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b. Therefore, the conveyance of the paper 3 by the adhesive force activation unit 6 can be always performed smoothly. And since the heating efficiency to the heat-sensitive adhesive layer is high, the amount of heat generated is small, and there is little possibility of activating the heat-sensitive recording layer on the printing surface 3a side.
[0024]
(2) Control unit
Next, the control unit in the baggage custody tag issuing device will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration. Each component of the printing mechanism unit 1 is controlled by this control unit.
[0025]
In FIG. 2, reference numeral 10 denotes a CPU that supervises control processing by this control unit, and is connected to the ROM 11, RAM 12, operation unit 13, display unit 14, clock 15, and interface 16 through a predetermined bus, lead wire, and the like. Yes. The ROM 11 is a storage unit that stores a control program that defines the operation control procedure and the like of the printing mechanism unit 1 and is loaded by the CPU 10 at the same time when the apparatus is activated.
[0026]
The RAM 12 is a storage unit that stores print data and various control data of the print mechanism unit 1. Here, the print data stored in the RAM 12 includes data such as a baggage deposit number, a name of a person in charge of accepting baggage deposit, a store name (name of a facility for depositing baggage), and various messages. The control data includes the type of baggage (classification or form of corresponding tag, etc.), the feed amount of the paper 3 in each operation of the printing mechanism unit 1, and the heating pattern of the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b (the heat generation of the second thermal head 6a). There is data such as an energization pattern to the element). The print data such as the name of the person in charge is appropriately set according to the actual situation of the facility, and the control data such as the feed amount and the heating pattern is appropriately set by the operation of the operation unit 13 to be described later according to the type of baggage for which the receipt is accepted. Remembered. However, the data on the baggage check number is set and updated appropriately by the CPU 10 and stored in the RAM 12 so that the number assigned to the checked baggage does not overlap.
[0027]
The operation unit 13 is an input unit that accepts a setting input of the print data and control data by the user, a selection instruction for the set data, and the display unit 14 is a menu screen or setting for setting or selecting data. Display means for displaying a screen or the like based on the stored data. The operation unit 13 and the display unit 14 are integrally formed as a liquid crystal touch panel, and each of the images is displayed on the display surface, and the position on the display surface touched by the user with reference to the image is displayed. By receiving the detection, the setting input or the like is accepted.
[0028]
That is, when the setting mode is set from the menu screen, the print data and the control data are displayed as items. When the user selects an item to be set and touches the display column, a detection signal corresponding to the item is displayed. Supplied from the operation unit 13 to the CPU 10, the CPU 10 controls the display unit 14 and enters the data setting mode for the item. For example, when the person-in-charge name item is selected, the display unit 14 is switched to a character input screen. Then, the user inputs the name of the person in charge who accepts baggage at the facility, and the CPU 10 adds person-in-charge data to the person-in-charge data and writes it in the RAM 12 for setting registration.
[0029]
The person-in-charge number data referred to here indicates a number unique to each person in charge assigned to each person-in-charge name data, and the CPU 10 may sequentially increment and assign automatically. It is good also as what a user inputs and sets suitably. In addition, when other print data items such as a store name and various messages are selected, the display unit 14 is switched to a screen for inputting characters, and the user responds to the actual situation of the facility or a desired message display form. Input is performed, and data of each item is set and registered in the RAM 12.
[0030]
On the other hand, when the item of the type of baggage is selected, the display unit 14 is switched to a screen for inputting the type name of the baggage (selection screen from a type name prepared in the ROM 11 or RAM 12 in advance, a character input screen, etc.). Then, when the type name to be set by the user is entered, the mode shifts to a mode for inputting control data such as the feed amount of the paper 3 for the baggage of that type and the heating pattern of the heat sensitive adhesive surface 3b. In this case, the user inputs a feed amount and a heating pattern suitable as a tag to be attached to the type of baggage.
[0031]
For example, when printing a tag on a baggage of a type that attaches a short tag and wants to weaken the adhesive strength of the tag, such as when accepting a postcard as a custody, the type of baggage is “postcard” ”And a heating pattern with a short feed amount and weak adhesive force. In addition, when a tag is attached to a type with a short tag attached, and the surface is not easily damaged when the tag is peeled off, such as when a cardboard box is received as a deposit, Enter “Cardboard” as the type, and enter a heating pattern with a short feed amount and medium adhesion. On the other hand, when printing a tag for baggage of a type that can be attached in a loop through the handle or hanger, such as when accepting a bag with a handle or hanger for storage as a custody Inputs “for loop” as the type of baggage and inputs a heating pattern with a long feed amount and strong adhesive force.
[0032]
Here, the feed amount to be input is appropriately designated and inputted in a predetermined length unit, or various short “small feed amount” and long “large feed amount” are prepared in the ROM 11 or RAM 12 in advance. It is good also as selecting and inputting among them. For example, in the case of setting and inputting “postcard”, “cardboard” and “for loop”, “small feed amount” for “postcard” and “cardboard”, and “for loop” Sets “large feed amount” respectively.
[0033]
Regarding the heating pattern to be input, various dot heating patterns of the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b by the second thermal head 6a may be prepared in advance in the ROM 11 or RAM 12 and selected from them. For example, in the case of setting and inputting the above “postcard”, “cardboard” and “for loop”, a coarse low-density heating pattern in which the adhesive force of the activated heat-sensitive adhesive layer is weak, A medium intermediate density heating pattern, a strong dense high density heating pattern, and the like are prepared, and a pattern that generates an adhesive force according to each piece of baggage is selected and input.
[0034]
An example of such a heating pattern is shown in FIG. In this figure, each black portion represents a portion to be heated with respect to the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b, and (a), (b), and (c) are for application to the “postcard”, for application to “cardboard”, The low density, medium density, and high density heating patterns set for “loop use” are shown. These have a low adhesive strength in the order of postcard, cardboard, and loop.
[0035]
As shown in the figure, in these heating patterns, the heated parts are subdivided within the area where the heat-sensitive adhesive layer is to be activated, and the area of each part is changed, that is, the density of the heated parts is changed. By changing the overall adhesive strength. Furthermore, in this example, the degree of change in the adhesive force is increased by not only changing the heating density but also changing the area of each heated portion. However, even if only the heating density is changed, the heating area becomes smaller and the adhesive strength changes. Therefore, depending on the baggage to be handled, the adhesive strength can be adjusted by simply changing the heating density without changing the heating density as shown in FIG. Good. In this baggage custody tag issuing device, the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b is heated by the thermal head (second thermal head 6a). Therefore, the heat treatment with such various heating patterns can be easily and accurately performed. Can be done.
[0036]
The CPU 10 writes the type of baggage as described above, a feed amount and a heating pattern corresponding to the type of baggage in a predetermined area of the RAM 12, and registers and registers the data. The RAM 12 stores print data and control data set in this manner in advance, and is used for processing of the CPU 10 in the baggage custody tag issuing operation at the time of use (described later). Note that the above-described data setting procedure from the menu screen, display screen data, and the like are defined in advance by the control program in the ROM 11, the hardware configuration of the liquid crystal touch panel that is the operation unit 13 and the display unit 14, and the like.
[0037]
On the other hand, the clock 15 in FIG. 2 is a means for measuring time, and supplies the current year, month, day, hour and minute to the CPU 10 as date data.
[0038]
The interface 16 connects the CPU 10 and the like to the thermal head driving units 17 and 18, the cutter driving unit 19, the sensors 20 and 21, and the stepping motors 22 and 23, and inputs and outputs data in a signal transmission / reception form suitable for each unit. The interface to perform. The thermal head driving units 17 and 18 are driving circuits for driving the first thermal head 4a and the second thermal head 6a, respectively. The thermal head driving units 17 and 18 receive a heating pattern instruction signal from the CPU 10 through the interface 16, and each thermal head is driven accordingly. An energizing current is supplied to each heating element. The cutter drive unit 19 is a drive circuit that drives the cutter 5 and receives a sheet cut instruction signal from the CPU 10 via the interface 16 and operates the position displacement operation of the cutter 5 accordingly.
[0039]
The sensor 20 is the above-described sensor provided in the vicinity of the second thermal head 6a, and outputs a detection signal corresponding to the contact position of the thermosensitive adhesive surface 3b with respect to the second thermal head 6a, and this is supplied to the CPU 10. The contact position is identified. The sensor 21 is the above-described sensor provided in the vicinity of the tag receiver 6d, and outputs a detection signal corresponding to the presence or absence of a sheet (tag) on the tag receiver 6d, which is supplied to the CPU 10 so that a baggage tag or the like is provided. It is discriminated whether it has been removed from the tag receiver 6d.
[0040]
The stepping motors 22 and 23 are the above-described stepping motors that rotate and drive the platen rollers 4b and 6b, respectively, and the rotation is controlled by a control signal from the CPU 10.
[0041]
<Operation>
This tag issuing device for baggage custody includes the above-described printing mechanism unit 1 and a control unit, and is used for discrimination management of baggage deposited in a hotel cloakroom or the like. Hereinafter, the operation of the baggage custody tag issuing device will be described along the usage mode.
[0042]
First, when the display on the liquid crystal touch panel is switched to the in-use screen according to a user input instruction, a display based on print data, control data, or the like set in the RAM 12 is made. Here, if the print data and control data as in the above-described example are set in the RAM 12, a screen as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the liquid crystal touch panel.
[0043]
In FIG. 4, the “person name: XX”, “person number”, and “001” fields display the name and number of the currently selected person. If this display is not his / her name and number, the user who wants to accept the baggage check selects his / her name and number to be displayed. As a selection method, for example, the operation unit 13 detects this every time the user touches the “person number” column, and the CPU 10 “person name: ○ × ○ ×”, “person number” In addition, the display of “001” is sequentially switched to another person in charge registered in the RAM 12 so that the user can adjust the display to his own.
[0044]
Further, in the “cash number” column, the number currently set by the CPU 10 in the RAM 12 is displayed, and this number is a number to be given to the baggage to be checked in the future. In the “Date” column, the date and time based on the date data supplied from the clock 15 is displayed, and in the “Store Name” column, the name of the facility set in the RAM 12 is displayed. The “menu” column is a menu key for receiving an instruction input for returning to the menu screen.
[0045]
On the other hand, the “postcard”, “cardboard”, and “loop” columns display the type of baggage that has been set, and these are selection keys for issuing tags according to the baggage. In other words, a postcard key is displayed as a key to be pressed when printing a tag on a baggage such as a postcard to which a short tag is affixed with a weak adhesive force. A cardboard key is displayed as a key to be pressed when printing and issuing a tag, and a loop as a key to be pressed when printing and issuing a tag on baggage such as a bag or a coat that is attached to the loop through a handle or a hanger. Key is displayed. Then, a user who keeps baggage from a customer (a person in charge of the baggage) operates these keys to issue a tag suitable for the baggage and perform discrimination management of the baggage.
[0046]
FIG. 5 shows an operation procedure of the baggage custody tag issuing apparatus for the operation. In the baggage custody tag issuing device, first, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the postcard key is pressed (step S1). At this time, if the baggage handed out by the customer belongs to the above-mentioned "postcard" category, such as a postcard or a sealed letter, the user (person in charge) presses the postcard key, thereby determining the result in step S1. Becomes “YES” and the flow proceeds to Step S2.
[0047]
In step S2, print data to be printed on the baggage tag is printed on the print surface 3a of the paper 3 in the print mechanism section 1. Specifically, the CPU 10 reads the print data such as the currently set deposit number, the currently selected person in charge and the message from the RAM 12, and reads the current date data from the clock 15, and based on these, the thermal data is read. A heating pattern instruction signal to the head drive unit 17 and a rotation drive control signal to the stepping motor 22 are supplied. As a result, the first thermal head 4a and the first platen roller 4b are actuated to perform the printing process, and the storage number for the baggage, the name of the person in charge handling the baggage, and the date and time when the baggage was deposited are specified. It is printed on the paper 3 in the form.
[0048]
Subsequently, low-density heating is performed on the heat-sensitive adhesive layer on the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b (step S3). That is, the CPU 10 supplies control signals to the stepping motors 22 and 23 to drive the first and second platen rollers 4b and 6b, and refers to the detection signal from the sensor 20 to detect the heat-sensitive adhesive surface at the leading edge of the sheet 3. 3b is positioned with respect to the second thermal head 6a. Then, the low-density heating pattern set in the RAM 12 as a heating pattern for the baggage type “postcard” is read, and based on this, an instruction signal is supplied to the thermal head driving unit 18 to drive the second thermal head 6a. At the same time, a control signal is supplied to the stepping motor 23 to drive the second platen roller 6b. As a result, the heat-sensitive adhesive layer is heated while the leading end portion of the paper 3 is conveyed, and low density heating is performed in which the area of one one heated portion is small as shown in FIG.
[0049]
Next, a small feed of the paper 3 is performed to issue a short tag, and the cut position is matched with the cut position by the cutter 5 (step S4). That is, the CPU 10 reads the “small feed amount” data set in the RAM 12 as the feed amount for the baggage type “postcard”, and supplies control signals to the stepping motors 22 and 23 based on the read data. Two platen rollers 4b and 6b are driven. As a result, the sheet 3 is sent to the tag receiver 6d side by a length suitable as a tag to be attached to the “postcard”.
[0050]
Thereafter, the CPU 10 outputs a paper cut instruction signal, and the cutter driving unit 19 that receives the signal cuts the paper 3 by operating the cutter 5 (step S5). As a result, a tag for baggage for attaching a postcard as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B is issued on the tag receiver 6d.
[0051]
Here, FIG. 6A shows the front surface of the baggage tag on which the predetermined printing is performed, and FIG. 6B shows the back surface of the baggage tag. In (a), “responsible”, “year”, “month” and “day” are the above-mentioned messages set in the RAM 12, and “○ × Taro” is set in the RAM 12 and are currently selected. The name “57” corresponds to the deposit number currently set in the RAM 12. Further, “99”, “4”, “23”, and “10:16” indicate the date and time of printing indicated by the clock 15, that is, the tag issuance time. On the other hand, each black dot in (b) indicates a heated portion, and the adhesive for only those portions is activated to form a sticking portion having a weak adhesive force.
[0052]
After the paper 3 is cut and the baggage tag is issued in this way, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the baggage tag has been removed from the tag receiver 6d based on the detection signal from the sensor 21 (step S6). Since the detection signal from the sensor 21 indicates that there is a tag as long as the baggage tag is on the tag receiver 6d, the determination result in step S6 is “NO”, and the same determination is repeated. Waits for further processing.
[0053]
When the user removes the baggage tag from the tag receiver 6d, the detection signal from the sensor 21 indicates that there is no tag, and the determination result in step S6 is "YES", and the flow proceeds to step S7. At this time, the user attaches the baggage tag removed from the tag receiver 6d to the baggage such as a postcard delivered from the customer.
[0054]
In step S7, print data to be printed on the voucher is printed on the paper 3 in the printing mechanism unit 1. Specifically, as in step S2, the CPU 10 reads the print data such as the deposit number, the person in charge and the message from the RAM 12, and reads the date data from the clock 15, and based on them, the first thermal head 4a and the first The platen roller 4b is operated to print the baggage check number, the name of the person in charge, the date and time, etc. on the paper 3 in a predetermined notation form.
[0055]
Here, since the voucher is given to the customer, the message printed in step S7 is set and registered separately from the message for the baggage tag as a voucher message for the customer. In step S7, the voucher message is read from the RAM 12, and printing is performed in a notation format for customers different from the baggage tag. The date / time may be the date / time in step S7 as described above, but the baggage tag is stored by temporarily storing the printing time in step S2 in the RAM 12, reading it out, and printing it. And the voucher issuance time may be consistent with each other.
[0056]
Next, the CPU 10 updates the deposit number set in the RAM 12 by incrementing it by “1” (step S8). Further, the paper 3 for the exchange ticket is sent to the tag receiver 6d side, a paper cut instruction signal is output, and the paper 3 is cut by the cutter 5 (step S9). As a result, a voucher as shown in FIG. 6C is issued on the tag receiver 6d.
[0057]
In the voucher shown in Fig. 6 (c), "Deposit number is", "No.", "Year", "Month", "Day", "After 17:00", "delivery after day" “,“ In charge ”,“ hotel ○ × ○ × ”and“ TEL 03- ○ × ○ ×-○ × ○ × ”correspond to messages set in the RAM 12, and examples of the above voucher message Show. “57” and “○ × Taro” correspond to the same custody number and person-in-charge name, respectively. It is shown. On the other hand, “24” in the portion printed with the time limit for handing over the baggage is printed by the CPU 10 as appropriate according to the date data from the clock 15 (with the date such as the next day).
[0058]
In order to send out the paper 3 for the voucher, the feed amount for the voucher including the printing portion in step S7 is set in the RAM 12, and the CPU 10 supplies a control signal corresponding thereto to the stepping motors 22 and 23. Then, the first and second platen rollers 4b and 6b are driven. However, the size of the voucher is determined in consideration of the portability of the customer side and is not directly related to the type of baggage, so an appropriate feed amount is set in the RAM 12 from the beginning, It may be prepared in the ROM 11 to send out a uniform feed amount.
[0059]
After issuing the voucher as described above, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the voucher has been removed from the tag receiver 6d based on the detection signal from the sensor 21 as in step S6 (step S10). As long as the ticket is on the tag receiver 6d, the determination result is “NO” and the next process is awaited. When the user removes the voucher from the tag receiver 6d, the determination result is “YES”, and the process returns to step S1. At this time, the user hands over the voucher removed from the tag receiver 6d to the customer, stores the baggage with the baggage tag attached as a deposit, and completes a series of baggage storage reception operations for the customer. .
[0060]
On the other hand, when the baggage provided by the customer belongs to the “cardboard” category such as a cardboard box, the user presses the cardboard key on the liquid crystal touch panel.
[0061]
In this case, the determination result in step S1 is “NO”, and it is determined whether or not the cardboard key is pressed in step S11. The determination result here is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, the print data to be printed on the baggage tag is printed in the same manner as in step S2, and then the process proceeds to step S13.
[0062]
In step S13, medium density heating is performed on the heat-sensitive adhesive layer of the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b. This heating process is also performed under the control of the CPU 10 in the same manner as in the above step S3. As the heating pattern, the medium density heating pattern set in the RAM 12 as for the baggage type “cardboard” is read out and based on this. To control the driving of the second thermal head 6a. Thereby, the leading end portion of the sheet 3 is subjected to medium density heating in which the area of one one heated portion is medium as shown in FIG.
[0063]
Next, as in step S4, a small feed of the paper 3 is performed, and the paper 3 is sent to the tag receiver 6d side by a length suitable as a tag to be attached to the “cardboard”, and the cutting position is adjusted (step S14). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5, where the paper 3 is cut in the same manner as described above and a baggage tag for cardboard application is issued. The baggage tag issued in this way is the same as that shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, except that each heated portion in FIG. 6B corresponds to that in FIG. Thus, it becomes a medium size larger than the baggage tag for the “postcard”, and a portion for applying a medium adhesive force is formed at the tip portion.
[0064]
Thereafter, similarly to the above, it is determined whether or not the baggage tag has been removed from the tag receiver 6d (step S6). When the user removes the tag, the voucher is printed, the receipt number is incremented, and the paper for the voucher is cut. Is performed (steps S7, S8, S9). As a result, a voucher similar to that shown in FIG. 6C is issued and the CPU 10 enters a standby state (step S10). When the user removes the voucher, the process returns to step S1. During this time, the user attaches the baggage tag to the baggage such as a cardboard box provided by the customer, hands over the voucher to the customer and stores the baggage as a custody, and completes a series of baggage check-in operations. To do.
[0065]
On the other hand, if the baggage provided by the customer belongs to the above-mentioned “for loop” category, such as a bag with a handle or a coat to be stored on a hanger, the user must enter the loop key on the LCD touch panel. Press.
[0066]
In this case, the determination results at steps S1 and S11 are both “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S15 to determine whether or not the loop key has been pressed. Then, the determination result here is “YES”, and the process proceeds to Step S16. In step S16, the print data to be printed on the baggage tag is printed in the same manner as in step S2, and then the process proceeds to step S17.
[0067]
In step S17, high-density heating is performed on the heat-sensitive adhesive layer of the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b. This heating process is also performed under the control of the CPU 10 in the same manner as in step S3. However, as the heating pattern, the high-density heating pattern set in the RAM 12 for the baggage type “for loop” is read out. Based on this, the drive of the second thermal head 6a is controlled. As a result, the leading end portion of the sheet 3 is subjected to high density heating in which the area of one one heated portion is large as shown in FIG.
[0068]
Here, in this high-density heat treatment, a portion of a predetermined length is sent from the front end of the sheet 3 without being heated, and a portion after the predetermined length is heated. Also, in the portion to be heated, the edge portion having a predetermined length from both ends in the width direction of the paper 3 is not heated. In this way, the CPU 10 controls the second thermal head 6a and the platen roller 6b, thereby forming a non-heating region having a predetermined width or more from each edge of the paper 3 around the heating region at the leading end portion of the paper 3. .
[0069]
Next, a large feed of the paper 3 is performed to form a loop portion of the tag (step S18). That is, the CPU 10 reads the “large feed amount” data set in the RAM 12 as the feed amount for the baggage type “for loop”, and supplies a control signal to the stepping motors 22 and 23 based on the data. The second platen rollers 4b and 6b are driven. As a result, the sheet 3 is fed to the tag receiver 6d side by a length suitable for forming a loop portion of the tag attached in a loop shape for “loop use”.
[0070]
Subsequently, high-density heating is performed again on the heat-sensitive adhesive layer of the heat-sensitive adhesive surface 3b with respect to the greatly fed paper 3 (step S19). The high-density heat treatment here is the same as step S17 except that the heating position on the sheet 3 is changed by the large feed in step S18. That is, the CPU 10 reads out the high-density heating pattern and controls the driving of the second thermal head 6a, and each heated object as shown in FIG. 3C is applied to the portion of the paper 3 facing the second thermal head 6a after a large feed. High density heating is performed with a large area. In this case, the predetermined edge portion is not heated, and a predetermined non-heated area is formed around the heated area.
[0071]
However, since the heating area in this case is located at the rear end portion of the baggage tag (described later), only the length corresponding to the predetermined heating area from the sheet position facing the second thermal head 6a after the large feed is obtained. After heating, a portion having a predetermined length similar to the above is sent out without being heated. Also, in the portion to be heated, the edge portion having a predetermined length from both ends in the width direction of the paper 3 is not heated. As a result, a non-heated region having a predetermined width or more is formed from each edge of the paper 3 around the high-density heating region at the rear end portion of the portion of the paper 3 serving as a baggage tag.
[0072]
Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5, and the CPU 10 outputs a paper cut instruction signal and cuts the paper 3 by the cutter 5 in the same manner as described above. As a result, a baggage tag for loop attachment as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B is issued on the tag receiver 6d.
[0073]
Here, FIGS. 7A and 7B respectively show the front and back surfaces of the baggage tag. As shown in the figure, the tag for baggage for loop attachment has the same printed content as the name of the person in charge as the tag for baggage sticking for postcards and cardboards shown in FIG. Since it has a loop portion (a portion between two high-density heating regions) formed by feeding, it is longer than a baggage tag for postcard or cardboard attachment.
[0074]
In addition, the hatched areas in FIG. 7 (b) indicate the heating areas, respectively, and the heat-sensitive adhesive layer in these areas is heated at a high density as shown in FIG. Forming part. In these heating regions, the upper side in the drawing is the heating region of the front end portion of the baggage tag that has been subjected to the high-density heat treatment in step S17, and the lower side is the heating region of the rear end portion of the baggage tag that has been subjected to the high-density heat treatment in step S19. In each periphery, a non-heated region having a predetermined width or more is formed from each edge of the paper.
[0075]
In this way, the baggage tag for loop attachment is issued, and thereafter it is determined whether or not the baggage tag has been removed from the tag receiver 6d in the same manner as described above (step S6). The ticket is printed, the deposit number is incremented, and the paper for the exchange ticket is cut (steps S7, S8, S9). As a result, the voucher shown in FIG. 7C is issued and the CPU 10 enters a standby state (step S10). When the user removes the voucher, the process returns to step S1. Note that the voucher in FIG. 7C is the same as the voucher in FIG. 6C (that is, the voucher has the same size and notation form for all baggage). .
[0076]
During this time, the user attaches the baggage tag to baggage such as a bag or coat that has been provided by the customer, passes the voucher to the customer and stores the baggage as a custody. Exit. Here, when the tag for baggage is attached, after one end of the tag is passed through an annular part of the baggage (a part of a handle, a hanger, etc.), the adhesive is activated by the heat treatment in steps S17 and S19. This is done by combining the two heating region portions, thereby ensuring that the formed loop portion is held with a strong adhesive force. Further, since the front and rear end portions of the baggage tag having adhesive force have non-heated portions having a predetermined width or more from the respective edges, no adhesive portion appears even if the back surfaces are slightly deviated from each other. Therefore, the user can easily handle the baggage tag.
[0077]
If none of the postcard key, the cardboard key, and the loop key are pressed, the determination results in steps S1, S11, and S15 are all “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, other processes such as various settings such as various data settings described above and maintenance are performed as necessary, and the process returns to step S1.
[0078]
Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, instead of the cutter 5, a manual cutter for cutting the paper may be provided at the issuing port. Further, as the paper cutting means such as the cutter or the cutter 5, one that performs pseudo-cutting such as half cut that does not cut a part of the paper may be used.
[0079]
On the other hand, since the voucher does not require adhesiveness, it may be printed first and then half-cut, and then a baggage tag may be issued. In this way, since the voucher and the baggage tag are connected, handling becomes easier and better.
[0080]
Further, if the baggage tag and the voucher are issued together, they may be printed and issued by different printing units. In this case, a heating means such as the adhesive force activation part 6 is not necessary for issuing the voucher.
[0081]
Furthermore, the adjustment of the adhesive force and the length of the baggage tag is not limited to that of the above-described embodiment, and each key may be provided according to the degree so that it can be made in multiple stages. Moreover, you may enable it to set those adhesive force and length each independently.
[0082]
In addition, a dedicated key may be provided for each person in charge on the liquid crystal touch panel or the like, and the person in charge may be designated with one touch. This makes it easier for a plurality of persons in charge to carry out baggage custody using the baggage custody tag issuing device.
[0083]
Further, the heating to the heat-sensitive adhesive layer is not limited as long as it can be efficiently performed with a small electric power.
[0084]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, there is provided setting means for setting the length of the tag to be issued, and the printing of the deposit number and the heating of the adhesive layer activation are performed based on the set length. The tag of the required length can be issued according to the baggage. Thereby, it is possible to obtain an effect that it is possible to deal with an unspecified number of various deposits by using the sheet efficiently.
[0085]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, there is provided setting means for setting the adhesive force of the tag to be issued to the baggage, the adhesive layer is heated according to the adhesive force set thereby, and the deposit number is printed. Since the tag is issued, a tag having the necessary adhesive strength can be issued according to the baggage. This makes it possible to issue a tag that can be attached in an appropriate manner according to the checked baggage, and can be effectively used for baggage discrimination management in various facilities that store baggage. .
[0086]
Further, according to the invention described in claim 3, since the information of the person in charge who accepts the baggage is printed on the voucher, when there is a problem with the checked baggage or there are a plurality of persons in charge, etc. But you can easily identify the person who handled each piece of baggage. As a result, an appropriate response is expected, and an effect can be obtained in which a sense of security can be given to customers who leave baggage.
[0087]
On the other hand, according to the invention described in claim 4, since the paper having the non-heated portion having a predetermined width or more from each edge is issued as the tag, the adhesive strength is obtained when the loop is formed and attached to the baggage. Even if the portion having ず れ is slightly shifted, the adhesive portion does not appear in the table. Therefore, handling of the tag can be facilitated.
[0088]
Further, according to the invention described in claim 5, since the heated portion is provided in the adhesive layer with a large number of spaces and the adhesive force is adjusted by freely changing the area thereof, the adhesive layer is macroscopic. In the area where the adhesive is activated, the adhesive force can be adjusted by changing the area of the heated portions provided in large numbers. Therefore, for example, when removing an attached tag, the surface of baggage made of paper or the like can be prevented from being peeled off by the adhesive force of the tag. It can also be made to stick securely. Thereby, the effect that it can respond appropriately according to the target object which sticks a tag is acquired.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a printing mechanism section 1 in a baggage custody tag issuing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control unit in the baggage custody tag issuing device.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a heating pattern of a thermosensitive adhesive surface 3b set in a RAM 12 in the control unit.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen during use of a liquid crystal touch panel (an operation unit 13 and a display unit 14) in the control unit.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the baggage custody tag issuing device.
FIG. 6 is a view showing a baggage tag and a voucher for attaching a postcard or cardboard.
FIG. 7 is a view showing a baggage tag for wearing a loop and a voucher.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Printing mechanism
3 paper
4 Print section
5 Cutter
6 Adhesive strength active part
6a 2nd thermal head
6b Second platen roller
10 CPU
11 ROM
12 RAM
13 Operation unit
14 Display section

Claims (5)

A printing means for printing on a belt-shaped paper having a heat-activated adhesive layer;
Heating means for heating and activating the adhesive layer;
An adhesive force setting means for setting the density of the heated portion that determines the adhesive force to the baggage of the tag to be issued by heating the adhesive layer;
The printing unit prints at least the deposit number, performs heating by the heating unit based on the set density, issues the printed and heated paper as a tag to be attached to baggage, and the printing unit A baggage custody tag issuing device that prints at least the same number as the custody number and issues the printed paper as a voucher for the baggage. The tag issuing device for baggage custody according to claim 1, further comprising length setting means for setting a length of the tag to be issued,
The printing means prints at least the receipt number and performs heating by the heating means, and issues them based on the length set by the length setting means as a tag for attaching the printed and heated paper to the baggage. A tag issuing device for baggage storage, characterized by: The tag issuing device for baggage storage according to claim 1 or 2,
A storage means for storing information on a person in charge of baggage;
A baggage custody tag issuing device, wherein information on a person in charge of the baggage is read from the storage unit and printed on the voucher by the printing unit. The tag issuing device for baggage storage according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A length that allows the tag to be attached to the baggage in a loop,
The baggage custody tag issuing device, wherein the heating means is provided with a non-heating portion having a predetermined width or more from each edge of the paper when the adhesive layer is heated. In the tag issuing device for baggage storage according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The baggage storage tag issuing device according to claim 1, wherein the heating means is provided with a number of heated portions in the adhesive layer at intervals, and the adhesive force is adjusted by freely changing the area of the heated portion.

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