JP4743981B2 - Banknote deposit and withdrawal device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a banknote deposit / withdrawal apparatus that is incorporated in an ATM (automatic deposit / payment / payment machine) or the like and automatically performs banknote deposit / withdrawal processing.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A banknote deposit / withdrawal device that automatically performs banknote deposit / withdrawal processing is incorporated in ATMs and money changers installed in banks and the like. Generally, this type of banknote depositing / withdrawing apparatus includes a depositing / withdrawing unit that deposits / withdraws banknotes, an identification unit that identifies the type and authenticity of banknotes, and an intermediate pool unit that accumulates deposited banknotes and pays out banknotes And a safe for storing banknotes. For example, in deposit transactions, the deposited banknotes taken in by the deposit / withdrawal unit are temporarily stored in the intermediate pool unit, and the stored banknotes are stored in the safe after the deposit transaction is confirmed. Operated to retract.
[0003]
The above-mentioned safe is a cassette type that can be freely attached to and detached from the main body of the apparatus to facilitate replenishment, collection, storage, etc. of bills. Assuming that there is, it is required to strictly observe the handling authority of each operator.
[0004]
In order to satisfy the above requirements, it is necessary to provide at least two locking mechanisms. One of them is a safe lock mechanism that locks the attachment / detachment of the safe with respect to the apparatus main body, and the safe operator manages the key of the lock mechanism. The other one is a door locking mechanism that locks the opening and closing of the door provided in the banknote slot (second opening) of the safe, and the banknote handler manages the key of the locking mechanism. As a result, handling of safes or banknotes exceeding the authority of each handler can be restricted, and fraud by a third party can be prevented.
[0005]
The safe includes a banknote delivery port (first opening) for delivering banknotes to and from the apparatus main body separately from the banknote slot. The banknote delivery port is configured to be opened and closed by a shutter or the like, and when taking out the safe from the apparatus main body, the banknote delivery port is closed to ensure the security of the banknote.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional device, since the safe locking mechanism, the door locking mechanism, the shutter opening / closing mechanism, and the like are configured independently, there is a possibility that the safe can be attached / detached in a state where the shutter and the door are not completely closed. In this case, there is an inconvenience that security is lowered when the safe is transported or the apparatus is in operation.
[0007]
An object of the present invention is to prevent the safe from being taken out of the apparatus main body with the shutter opened while the first opening for transferring banknotes to and from the apparatus main body is opened and closed by the shutter. Another object of the present invention is to provide a banknote depositing / withdrawing apparatus that can enhance security during safe transport.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the banknote depositing / withdrawing apparatus of the present invention is a banknote depositing / withdrawing apparatus comprising a safe detachably attached to the apparatus main body and a safe locking mechanism for locking the detachment of the safe. A first opening for delivering and receiving bills to and from the apparatus main body, a shutter for opening and closing the first opening, a second opening for a bill handler to put in and out bills, and the second opening A door that opens and closes a part, an unlocking operation restricting mechanism that restricts an unlocking operation of the safe locking mechanism when the shutter is open, and an opening of the shutter when the safe is removed from the apparatus main body. A shutter lock mechanism that locks the operation, and the safe locking mechanism includes a lock lever that can be engaged with and disengaged from the safe, while the unlocking operation restricting mechanism is an unlocking operation path of the lock lever. An unlocking stopper member that can be moved in and out, and an unlocking stopper interlocking member that projects the unlocking stopper member in conjunction with an opening operation of the shutter, and the shutter lock mechanism, when the shutter is closed, A shutter lock member that can be engaged with and disengaged from the shutter, and the shutter lock member is operated to the engagement side in conjunction with the unlocking operation of the lock lever, and the shutter lock member is interlocked with the lock operation of the lock lever. A shutter lock interlocking member that moves the shutter lock member to the disengagement side, an unlocking stopper member that appears and disappears in a release operation path of the shutter lock interlocking member, and an operation of projecting the unlocking stopper member when the safe is taken out And a stopper interlocking member .
[0009]
According to such a configuration, since the unlocking operation restricting mechanism can be mechanically configured, the structure can be simplified and the reliability of the operation can be increased.
[0010]
The front can be reliably prevented opening of the shutter at the time of safe transportation What action coupled with the Machinery lock operation restricting mechanism, as a result, it is possible to further enhance the banknotes security during safe transportation.
[0011]
Furthermore, since the shutter lock mechanism can be mechanically configured, the structure can be simplified, and the reliability of the operation can be improved. In addition, since the shutter cannot be opened unless the safe is mounted on the main body of the apparatus and the safe locking mechanism is not locked, the shutter opening operation by anyone other than the safe operator can be reliably regulated.
[0012]
Moreover, it is preferable that the safe includes a locking operation restriction mechanism that restricts a locking operation of the safe locking mechanism when the door is open. In this case, it is possible to prevent the apparatus main body from operating while the door of the safe is open, and to increase the security of banknotes when the apparatus is operating.
[0013]
Moreover, it is preferable that the locking operation restriction mechanism includes a locking stopper member that can be projected and retracted in a locking operation path of the lock lever and that protrudes in conjunction with the opening operation of the door. In this case, since the locking operation restricting mechanism can be mechanically configured, the structure can be simplified, and the reliability of the operation can be improved.
[0014]
In addition, the shutter is preferably configured to open the first opening by a pulling operation from the safe and has a bent portion for allowing the pulled-out portion to follow one surface of the safe. In this case, since the drawer portion of the shutter can be prevented from greatly protruding from the apparatus main body, it is possible to avoid the disadvantage that the drawer portion of the shutter gets in the way and the size of the apparatus is increased. Since it can function as a stopper that restricts the unintentional closing operation of the shutter, it is possible to prevent troubles such as closing the shutter due to an erroneous operation and obstructing the deposit / withdrawal process.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on the illustrated embodiment. FIG. 1 is an internal side view of a banknote depositing and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in this figure, the banknote depositing / withdrawing apparatus 1 includes a depositing / dispensing unit 100 provided on the uppermost front side, an identification unit 200 provided behind the depositing / dispensing unit 100, and the depositing / dispensing unit 100. A 1,000 yen intermediate pool section 300A provided below, a 1000 yen safe 400A detachably mounted below the 1000 yen intermediate pool section 300A, and five thousand provided below the 1000 yen safe 400A. The intermediate pool portion 300B for yen, the 5,000 yen safe 400B that is detachably mounted below the intermediate pool portion 300B for 5,000 yen, and the 10,000 yen intermediate provided below the 5,000 yen safe 400B A pool unit 300C, a 10,000-yen safe 500 detachably mounted below the 10,000-yen intermediate pool unit 300C, a banknote transport unit 600 that transports banknotes between the units, the safe 400A, 400B, 500 And a controller 700 provided towards. In addition, since each said intermediate | middle pool part 300A, 300B, 300C is the same structure, the code | symbol A, B, C is abbreviate | omitted in description common to each intermediate | middle pool part 300A, 300B, 300C. In addition, among the safes 400A, 400B, and 500, the 1000-yen safe 400A and the 5000-yen safe 400B have the same structure, and thus the symbols A and B are omitted in the description common to the safes 400A and 400B.
[0016]
The deposit / withdrawal unit 100 is a part that receives the banknote P from the depositing user and passes the banknote P to the withdrawal user. The depositing / dispensing unit 100 according to the present embodiment recognizes the banknote P that has been batch-inserted into the depositing / dispensing port 101 at the time of depositing, and the captured bills P are identified via the transport port 103. A process of sequentially feeding to the unit 200, a process of accumulating the reject banknotes P sent from the deposit / rejection port 104 below the partition plate 102, a process of discharging the accumulated reject banknotes P from the deposit / withdrawal port 101, and At the time of withdrawal and collective return, a process for stacking banknotes P fed from the identification unit 200 via the transport port 103 on the upper side of the partition plate 102 and a process for discharging the accumulated banknotes P from the deposit / withdrawal port 101. And is configured to do
[0017]
The identification unit 200 is a part for identifying the authenticity and type of the deposited banknote P or the banknote P to be withdrawn. The identification unit 200 of the present embodiment includes a light transmission type identification sensor (not shown) that detects the light transmission pattern of the banknote P and a magnetic type identification sensor that detects the magnetic pattern of the magnetic material printed on the banknote P (see FIG. (Not shown).
[0018]
The intermediate pool unit 300 is a part that temporarily holds the deposited banknote P and feeds out the withdrawal banknote P from the safes 400 and 500. The intermediate pool unit 300 according to the present embodiment includes a process (stacking mode) for stacking banknotes P fed from the transport port 301 at the time of depositing, and a process (storage mode) for storing the stacked banknotes P in the safes 400 and 500. In addition, at the time of collective return, a process of sequentially feeding the accumulated banknotes P from the transport port 301 (return mode) is performed. Further, at the time of withdrawal, the banknotes P in the safes 400 and 500 are transported. Are configured to perform processing (feeding mode) that sequentially feeds from the beginning.
[0019]
The safes 400 and 500 are portions for storing the deposited banknote P or the banknote P for withdrawal. The safes 400 and 500 according to the present embodiment include upper openings 401 and 501 that allow the inside of the safe to communicate with the intermediate pool unit 300, shutters 402 and 502 that open and close the upper openings 401 and 501, and banknote handlers put in and out the banknotes P. Banknote entry / exit ports 403 and 503, doors 404 and 504 for opening / closing the banknote entry / exit ports 403 and 503, and door locking mechanisms 405 and 505 for locking the doors 404 and 504. Further, the 10,000 yen safe 500 according to the present embodiment also serves as a reject safe for storing reject banknotes P discovered at the time of withdrawal, and a withdrawal reject unit 506 constituting the reject safe is integrated on the front end side. ing.
[0020]
The banknote transport unit 600 transports a deposited banknote P from the identification unit 200 to each intermediate pool unit 300, and transports the deposited reject banknote P from the identification unit 200 to the deposit rejection port 104 of the deposit / withdrawal unit 100. Deposit rejection transfer processing, withdrawal transport processing (or return transport processing) for transporting the banknote P to be withdrawn (or returned) from each intermediate pool unit 300 to the identification unit 200, and withdrawal reject banknote P for withdrawal rejection This is a portion that performs a withdrawal / rejection transfer process for transferring to 506. The banknote transport unit 600 of the present embodiment rejects withdrawal from the lateral transport unit 601 from the rear of the identification unit 200 to the vicinity of the transport port of the 1,000 yen intermediate pool unit 300A and from the vicinity of the transport port of the 1000 yen intermediate pool unit 300A. From the vertical transfer unit 602 reaching the unit 506, the thousand yen gate 603A, the five thousand yen gate 603B and the 10,000 yen gate 603C for switching the transfer route in the vicinity of the transfer port of each intermediate pool unit 300, and the intermediate part of the horizontal transfer unit 601 A deposit reject transfer unit 604 that reaches the deposit reject port 104 of the deposit / withdrawal unit 100 and a deposit reject gate 605 that switches the transfer path at the start end of the deposit reject transfer unit 604 are configured.
[0021]
The control unit 700 is a part that receives commands from the host and detection signals from various sensors and operates various actuators in response to the inputs. The control unit 700 of the present embodiment includes a program for performing a deposit process, a storage process, a collective return process, and a withdrawal process, and the outline of each process will be described below.
[0022]
The deposit process is executed in response to receipt of a deposit command. When the deposit command is received, the shutter 105 that opens and closes the deposit / withdrawal port 101 of the deposit / withdrawal unit 100 is opened, and the insertion of the bill P is waited. When a bundle of banknotes P is inserted into the deposit / withdrawal port 101, the bundle of inserted banknotes P is taken into the upper side of the partition plate 102 and then sequentially fed out to the identification unit 200 one by one. The type is identified. When it is identified that the bill P is a genuine note, the gate 603 corresponding to the bill type is opened, and the bill P is sent to the corresponding intermediate pool unit 300 via the horizontal conveyance unit 601 and the vertical conveyance unit 602. , Are collected here. On the other hand, when the bill P is identified as a fake bill, the deposit reject gate 605 is opened, and the bill P is sent to the lower side of the partition plate 102 via the lateral transport unit 601 and the deposit reject transport unit 604, It is collected here. When all the banknotes P are paid out from the deposit / withdrawal unit 100, the presence / absence of the deposit-rejected banknote P (the lower stacked banknote P of the partition plate 102) is determined. If there is no deposit reject banknote P, the deposit process is terminated as it is, while if there is a deposit reject banknote P, the deposit reject banknote P is returned from the deposit / withdrawal port 101 and then the deposit process is terminated.
[0023]
When the storage command is received after the deposit process is completed, the storage process is executed, and the banknotes P accumulated in each intermediate pool unit 300 are stored in the respective safes 400 and 500. On the other hand, when the return command is received after the payment process is completed, the batch return process is executed. In the collective return process, the banknotes P accumulated in each intermediate pool unit 300 are sequentially fed out, and the fed out banknotes P are sent to the deposit / withdrawal unit 100 through the vertical conveyance unit 602, the horizontal conveyance unit 601, and the identification unit 200. And collected here. Thereafter, the accumulated banknotes P are returned from the deposit / withdrawal port 101, and the collective return process is completed.
[0024]
The withdrawal process is executed in response to receiving a withdrawal command. When the withdrawal command is received, the banknotes P in the respective safes 400 and 500 are sequentially fed out as many as necessary, and the fed out banknotes P pass through the vertical conveyance unit 602, the horizontal conveyance unit 601 and the identification unit 200, and the deposit / withdrawal unit 100. And is collected here. Thereafter, the accumulated banknotes P are withdrawn from the deposit / withdrawal port 101, and the withdrawal process is completed. Also, when a withdrawal reject banknote P (fake bill, damaged banknote, multi-feed banknote, etc.) is found during the withdrawal process, a withdrawal rejection process is executed, and the withdrawal reject banknote P is sent to the withdrawal rejection unit 506. Is stored.
[0025]
Next, details of the safe 400 (500), which is a main part of the present invention, will be described together with the intermediate pool unit 300. FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the chassis 2 of the banknote depositing / dispensing apparatus 1 is formed with a three-stage safe mounting chamber 3 that opens to the left. A unitized intermediate pool unit 300 is assembled to the upper part of each safe mounting chamber 3, and each intermediate pool unit 300 has a vertical conveyance motor (not shown) that is a power source of the vertical conveyance unit 602. Power is transmitted through the input gear 302. Thereby, in each intermediate | middle pool part 300, it becomes possible to perform banknote conveyance (accumulation conveyance and feeding conveyance) synchronized with the vertical conveyance part 602. FIG.
[0026]
2 is an internal plan view of the intermediate pool section, and FIG. 3 is an internal left side view of the intermediate pool section. As shown in these drawings, the intermediate pool unit 300 is arranged in a position opposite to the front end portion of the belt conveyance body 303 that performs accumulation conveyance and feeding conveyance of the banknotes P in synchronization with the vertical conveyance section 602. A pickup roller 304 that is provided and picks up the leading end of the bill P during feeding and conveyance, a separation roller 305 that is provided in the vicinity of the pickup roller 304 and facilitates separation of the bill P during feeding and conveyance, and an intermediate between the belt conveyance body 303. A bill sensor mechanism 306 that detects the feeding of the bills P, a bill brake mechanism 307 that is built in the rear portion of the belt carrier 303 and brakes the lower bills P during the feeding and conveyance, and the belt carrier 303. The butterfly 30 is arranged on both the left and right sides of the banknote and stacks the banknotes P one by one at the time of stacking and conveying. And a push-down lever 309 that pushes down the bill P at a predetermined timing during stacking and feeding and a butterfly solenoid 310 that operates the butterfly 308 and the push-down lever 309. And a separation solenoid 311 for operating the banknote brake mechanism 307.
[0027]
On the other hand, the safe 400 (500) is detachably mounted in a space below the intermediate pool unit 300 in each safe mounting chamber 3. As shown in FIG. 1, a safe locking mechanism 4 is provided on the front side of each safe mounting chamber 3. The safe lock mechanism 4 includes a rotary lock lever 4a that protrudes and retracts in response to a lock operation and an unlock operation, and the lock lever 4a that protrudes with the lock operation engages with the safe 400 (500). As a result, removal of the safe 400 (500) is restricted. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a lift drive mechanism 5 is provided on the back side of each safe mounting chamber 3 (the right side surface of the chassis 2). The lift drive mechanism 5 includes a lift motor 6, a cam 7 that rotates in accordance with forward / reverse driving of the lift motor 6, a cam pin 8 that comes into contact with the cam 7 from above, and the cam pin 8 that is attached to a support shaft 9 a. A cam arm 9 is supported as a fulcrum so as to be movable up and down, and the cam pin 8 is moved up and down by the rotation of the cam 7 according to the forward and reverse drive of the lift motor 6. The cam pin 8 protrudes into the safe mounting chamber 3 through a long hole 10 formed in the chassis 2 in an arc shape (the center of the arc is the support shaft 9a). It enters the inside of the safe 400 (500) through the long hole 406 having the same shape formed on the side surface.
[0028]
As described above, the safe 400 (500) includes the upper opening 401 (501) for communicating the inside of the safe with the intermediate pool unit 300, the shutter 402 (502) for opening and closing the upper opening 401 (501), and the banknote handler. Banknote loading / unloading port 403 (503) for loading / unloading banknotes P, door 404 (504) for opening / closing the banknote loading / unloading port 403 (503), and door locking mechanism 405 (505) for locking the door 404 (504). ), And further includes a bill storage mechanism, a bill guide mechanism, and a security mechanism, which will be described in detail below. In addition, since the structure of the said mechanism in the safe 400 and the safe 500 is substantially the same, description of the safe 500 is abbreviate | omitted hereafter.
[0029]
FIG. 5 is a front view of the banknote storage mechanism showing the lift blade lifted state (feeding mode), FIG. 6 is a right side view of the banknote storage mechanism showing the lift blade lifted state (feeding mode), and FIG. It is a right view of the banknote storage mechanism which shows a state (initial state). As shown in these drawings, the banknote storage mechanism includes a stage 407 for raising and lowering the banknote P below the belt conveyance body 303, a pantograph 408 for supporting the stage 407 so as to be raised and lowered, and the stage 407 in the upward direction. A biasing stage spring (tensile coil spring) 409, a pair of left and right lift arms 410 provided on the upper end of the safe 400 so as to be rotatable up and down, and a lift blade provided on the tip of the lift arm 410 so as to be rotatable up and down. 411.
[0030]
The pantograph 408 is configured to be extendable and contractable between a base plate 412 provided at the bottom of the safe 400 and the stage 407, and the pivot 413 extends to the right side. The stage spring 409 is interposed between the extension part of the pivot 413 and the fixed part of the safe 400, and the intermediate part is suspended by a plurality of fixed pulleys 414. The spring force is applied to the pivot 413. It acts in the direction of pulling up, that is, the direction of raising the stage 407.
[0031]
The pair of left and right lift arms 410 are arranged in a distributed manner on the left and right sides of the stage 407 in plan view, and their base ends are integrally connected via a rotation support shaft 410a. The right lift arm 410 is integrally provided with an operation plate 415, and an engagement groove 415a is formed at the tip thereof. The engaging groove 415a engages with the cam pin 8 of the lift drive mechanism 5 when the safe 400 is mounted on the apparatus main body, and interlocks the lift arm 410 with the lift drive mechanism 5. As a result, the lift arm 410 moves up and down in accordance with the forward / reverse driving of the lift motor 6. Further, the operation plate 415 is provided with a pulley 416. An intermediate portion of the stage spring 409 is suspended from the pulley 416, and the spring force acts in a direction to pull down the pulley 416. Therefore, the stage spring 409 can be used to urge the lift arm 410 downward, and the stage 407 can be pulled up via the stage spring 409 when the lift arm 410 is lifted.
[0032]
The lift blade 411 is attached to the tip of the lift arm 410 so as to overlap with both ends of the banknote P (stage 407) in the width direction in plan view. The front / rear center position of the lift blade 411 is located at the tip of the lift arm 410 via the first support shaft 417 facing the left-right direction (banknote width direction) and the second support shaft 418 facing the front-rear direction (banknote length direction). It is supported by. The lift blade 411 is free to rotate with the first support shaft 417 as a fulcrum, and the lift blade 411 is maintained in a substantially parallel posture by the pressing reaction force of the bill P or the contact resistance with the bill P. On the other hand, the rotation of the lift blade 411 with the second support shaft 418 as a fulcrum has an upper limit at a position that is substantially parallel when viewed from the front, and is normally positioned at the upper limit by the urging force of the return spring 419. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the lift arm 410 is positioned in the safe 400 by the biasing force of the stage spring 409 or the driving force of the lift motor 6, the lift blade 411 is substantially in line with the lift arm 410, 400 is stored along the upper end of 400. Hereinafter, the operation of the lift blade 411 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0033]
8 is a front view showing the operation of the lift blade in the accumulation mode, FIG. 9 is a front view showing the operation of the lift blade in the return mode and the storage mode, and FIG. 10 is a front view showing the operation of the lift blade in the storage mode. It is. As shown in FIG. 8, in the stacking mode, the lift blade 411 moves to the stacking position A while pressing both ends of the stored bills P. The deposited banknotes P are sequentially carried between the belt conveyance body 303 and the lift blade 411 and accumulated on the lift blade 411. Thereby, the lift blade 411 functions as a partition member that partitions the deposited banknote P and the stored banknote P. When the deposited banknote P is returned according to the customer's request after the accumulation process is completed, the lift blade 411 is raised to the return position B as shown in FIG. At this time, the deposited banknote P on the lift blade 411 is pressed against the belt conveyance body 303 and is sequentially carried out from the intermediate pool unit 300 as the belt conveyance body 303 is fed and conveyed. On the other hand, when the deposited banknote P is stored in the safe 400 according to the deposit confirmation operation after the accumulation process is completed, the lift blade 411 rises to the upper limit position C beyond the return position B as shown in FIG. On the way, when the rising of the deposited banknote P is restricted by contact with the belt conveyance body 303, the lift blade 411 retreats downward against the return spring 419 and traces the side surface of the deposited banknote P. However, it moves above the deposited banknote P, and then returns to the parallel posture by the urging force of the return spring 419. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the lift blade 411 that has risen to the upper limit position C is inverted and lowered to push down the deposited banknote P and the stored banknote P and store them in the safe 400.
[0034]
11 is a plan view showing the safe in the shutter open state, FIG. 12 is a left side view showing the first banknote guide, FIG. 13 is a left side view showing the second banknote guide, and FIG. 14 is a shutter closed state. Front sectional drawing which shows a banknote guide mechanism, FIG. 15: is front sectional drawing which shows the banknote guide mechanism of a shutter open state. As shown in these drawings, the bill guide mechanism includes a first movable bill guide 420 and a second movable bill guide 421 provided on the safe 400 side, and a first movable bill guide 420 and a second movable bill guide 421. A first fixed banknote guide 312 and a second fixed banknote guide 313 provided on the intermediate pool section 300 side corresponding to the position are provided.
[0035]
The first movable banknote guide 420 is a front edge, a rear edge and a right edge of the upper opening 401 in a plan view so as to guide the front and rear and the right side of the banknote P between the intermediate pool unit 300 and the safe 400. It is formed along. The first movable banknote guide 420 is provided on the inner side of the upper end side of the safe 400 so as to be movable up and down via a parallel link mechanism 422, and is urged upward by a first guide spring (tensile coil spring) 423. That is, in the shutter closed state, the first movable banknote guide 420 is pushed into the safe 400 against the biasing force of the first guide spring 423, but when the shutter 402 is opened, the biasing force of the first guide spring 423 is used. The first movable banknote guide 420 protrudes upward from the upper opening 401 and is pressed against the lower end of the first fixed banknote guide 312 in a resilient manner so that a continuous banknote guide is provided between the intermediate pool unit 300 and the safe 400. Will form.
[0036]
Moreover, the upper end part of the 1st movable banknote guide 420 and the lower end part of the 1st fixed banknote guide 312 are each formed in the comb-tooth shape. Specifically, a plurality of recesses 420a are formed at a predetermined interval at the upper end of the first movable banknote guide 420, while a plurality of recesses 420a are formed at a lower end of the first fixed banknote guide 312. A convex portion 312a is formed. And the upper end part of the 1st movable banknote guide 420 and the lower end part of the 1st fixed banknote guide 312 mutually mesh | engage with the protrusion operation | movement of the 1st movable banknote guide 420, and form the continuous banknote guide. In this state, the fitting of the convex portion 312a and the concave portion 420a causes the two bill guides 312 and 420 to overlap each other by a predetermined dimension. This overlap increases the continuity of the bill guide, and the bill P at the seam. It is possible to minimize the contact resistance.
[0037]
Further, an inclined guide portion 420b is formed at the upper left corner portion of the first movable banknote guide 420 so as to incline to the right high left low shape. When the shutter 402 is closed, the inclined guide part 420b comes into contact with the front end part thereof and moves the first movable banknote guide 420 in the immersion direction. As a result, the first movable banknote guide 420 automatically moves in and out according to the opening and closing of the shutter 402.
[0038]
On the other hand, a plurality of second movable banknote guides 421 are provided along the left edge of the upper opening 401 in plan view so as to guide the left side of the banknote P between the intermediate pool section 300 and the safe 400. Each of the second movable banknote guides 421 is provided on the inner side of the upper end side of the safe 400 so as to be able to be tilted up and down via a support shaft 424, and is biased to the standing side by a second guide spring (torsion coil spring) 425. That is, in the shutter closed state, the second movable bill guide 421 is pushed down by the shutter 402 and falls down and is stored in the safe 400, but when the shutter 402 is opened, the second movable bill guide 425 is biased by the urging force of the second guide spring 425. The banknote guide 421 stands up and protrudes from the upper opening 401 and is pressed against the lower end of the second fixed banknote guide 313 to form a continuous banknote guide between the intermediate pool section 300 and the safe 400. Will do.
[0039]
Moreover, when the 2nd movable banknote guide 421 stands up, it contacts the inner surface part of the 2nd fixed banknote guide 313 in the shape of an overlap. As a result, the continuity of the banknote guide is improved, and a step 313a corresponding to the thickness dimension of the second movable banknote guide 421 is formed on the inner side surface of the second fixed banknote guide 313. By making the second movable bill guide 421 overlap the step 313a, the contact resistance of the bill P at the joint can be minimized.
[0040]
By the way, the shutter 402 is slidably supported by both front and rear edges of the upper opening 401, and is configured to open the upper opening 401 of the safe 400 by a pulling operation to the left outer side. The shutter 402 is not attachable to and detachable from the safe 400, and is locked in a retaining shape at the end of the drawer stroke, but a bendable portion 426 is formed on the right end side of the shutter 402. By folding the shutter 402 downward with the bent portion 426 as a fulcrum, the opened shutter 402 can be placed along the left side surface of the safe 400. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the drawer portion of the shutter 402 from protruding greatly from the apparatus main body, and it is possible to cause the bent portion of the shutter 402 to function as a stopper that restricts the unintentional closing operation of the shutter 402.
[0041]
16 is an internal plan view of the safe showing the shutter lock mechanism, FIG. 17 is an internal left side view of the safe showing the shutter lock mechanism, FIG. 18 is an internal front view of the safe showing the shutter lock mechanism, and FIG. A) is an internal front view of the safe showing the unlocking operation restricting mechanism, (B) is a left side view of the main part of the unlocking operation restricting mechanism, and (A) of FIG. 20 is a view of the safe showing the locking operation restricting mechanism. The internal front view, (B), is a left side view of the main part of the locking operation restriction mechanism. As shown in these drawings, the security mechanism includes a shutter lock mechanism 427 that locks the opening operation of the shutter 402, an unlocking operation restricting mechanism 428 that restricts the unlocking operation of the safe locking mechanism 4, and the safe locking mechanism 4. And a locking operation restriction mechanism 429 for restricting the locking operation.
[0042]
The shutter lock mechanism 427 includes a shutter lock plate (shutter lock member) 430 that can be engaged and disengaged with respect to the closed shutter 402, and an L angle (shutter lock interlocking member) that can be engaged with the lock lever 4a of the safe lock mechanism 4. 431 and a connecting wire 432 for interlockingly connecting the L angle 431 to the shutter lock plate 430. The shutter lock plate 430 is provided slidably back and forth below the left edge of the upper opening 401 and is urged forward by a shutter lock spring 433. In a state in which the shutter lock plate 430 is positioned on the front side, the engagement piece 430a of the shutter lock plate 430 is engaged with the convex portion 434 on the shutter 402 side, and the opening operation of the shutter 402 is restricted, while the shutter lock plate 430 is In the state positioned on the rear side, the engaging piece 430a is retracted from the convex portion 434, and the opening operation of the shutter 402 is allowed. The L angle 431 is provided so as to be movable up and down along the locking operation path of the lock lever 4a that engages with the locking hole 435 of the safe 400, and its lower end is directed toward the lower end of the operation path of the lock lever 4a. Thus, an engaging pin 431a is projected. The connecting wire 432 is provided so as to be able to push and pull along the outer tube 432a and the pair of guide pulleys 436. One end of the connecting wire 432 is connected to the shutter lock plate 430, and the other end is connected to the L angle 431. Has been. That is, in a state where the safe 400 is taken out from the apparatus main body, the shutter lock plate 430 is positioned on the front side to lock the opening operation of the shutter 402, and at this time, the connecting wire 432 is pulled by the shutter lock plate 430. The L angle 431 is held at the upper position. On the other hand, when the safe 400 is mounted on the apparatus main body and the safe lock mechanism 4 is locked, the connecting wire 432 pulls the shutter lock plate 430 forward and the shutter 402 is locked as the lock lever 4a pushes down the L angle 431. Is released. When the safe lock mechanism 4 is unlocked to take out the safe 400, the shutter lock plate 430 is moved to the front side by the reverse operation, and the opening operation of the shutter 402 is locked again.
[0043]
Further, the shutter lock mechanism 427 includes a lock release stopper (lock release stopper member) 437 that appears and disappears in the lock release operation path of the L angle 431, and a link plate (stopper) that projects the lock release stopper 437 when the safe 400 is taken out. Interlocking member) 438. The unlocking stopper 437 is provided on the bottom surface of the front end of the safe 400 so as to be slidable left and right, and is biased to the left by a stopper spring 439. When the unlocking stopper 437 is located on the left side, the stopper piece 437a of the unlocking stopper 437 is located below the L angle 431, and the unlocking operation of the L angle 431 is restricted, while the unlocking stopper 437 is on the right side. In the positioned state, the stopper piece 437a is retracted from the unlocking operation path of the L angle 431, and the unlocking operation of the L angle 431 is allowed. The link plate 438 is rotatably provided in the vicinity of the right end portion of the lock release stopper 437, and a contact portion 438a facing the round hole 440 formed on the right side surface of the safe 400 is bent at one end portion thereof. On the other hand, an engaging portion 438b that engages with the right end portion of the unlocking stopper 437 is bent at the other end portion. That is, in a state where the safe 400 is taken out from the apparatus main body, the unlocking stopper 437 is positioned on the left side, and the unlocking operation of the L angle 431 is restricted. On the other hand, when the safe 400 is mounted on the apparatus main body, the link plate 438 rotates and locks as the chassis pin 11 protruding from the chassis 2 comes into contact with the contact portion 438a through the round hole 440. The release stopper 437 is pulled to the right, and the unlocking operation of the L angle 431 is allowed. When the safe 400 is taken out, the unlocking stopper 437 moves to the left by the reverse operation, and the unlocking operation of the L angle 431 is restricted again.
[0044]
The unlocking operation restriction mechanism 428 includes an unlocking stopper (unlocking stopper member) 441 that can be moved in and out of the unlocking operation path of the lock lever 4a, and a first stopper link (unlocking) that rotates in conjunction with the opening and closing of the shutter 402. A stopper interlocking member) 442 and a second stopper link (unlocking stopper interlocking member) 443 that operates the unlocking stopper 441 as the first stopper link 442 rotates. The unlocking stopper 441 is slidably provided on the inner side surface of the front wall of the safe 400 and is biased to the left by a stopper spring 444. In a state where the unlocking stopper 441 is positioned on the left side, the tip end portion projects into the unlocking operation path of the lock lever 4a, and the unlocking operation of the safe locking mechanism 4 is restricted, while the unlocking stopper 441 is positioned on the right side. In the state, the tip end portion is retracted from the unlocking operation path of the lock lever 4a, and the unlocking operation of the safe lock mechanism 4 is allowed. The first stopper link 442 is rotatably provided on the inner side surface of the right wall of the safe 400. The upper end portion of the first stopper link 442 is positioned on the closing operation path of the shutter 402, and the first stopper link 442 rotates by coming into contact with the closing shutter 402. The second stopper link 443 is rotatably provided in the vicinity of the right end of the unlocking stopper 441. One end of the second stopper link 443 engages with the right end of the unlocking stopper 441, while the other end is the second end. Engage with the lower end of the stopper link 443. That is, when the shutter 402 is open, the unlocking stopper 441 is positioned on the left side, and the unlocking operation of the safe locking mechanism 4 is restricted. On the other hand, when the shutter 402 is closed, as the first stopper link 442 is pushed and rotated by the shutter 402, the second stopper link 443 rotates and pulls the unlocking stopper 441 to the right, and the safe lock mechanism 4 The unlocking operation is allowed. When the shutter 402 is opened, the unlocking stopper 441 is moved to the left side by the reverse operation, and the unlocking operation of the safe locking mechanism 4 is restricted again.
[0045]
The locking operation restriction mechanism 429 is configured to include a locking stopper (locking stopper member) 445 that can be moved in and out of the locking operation path of the lock lever 4 a and that protrudes in conjunction with the opening operation of the door 404. The locking stopper 445 is slidably provided on the inner side surface of the front wall of the safe 400 and is urged to the left by a stopper spring 446. That is, when the door 404 is open, the locking stopper 445 protrudes into the locking operation path of the lock lever 4a, and the locking operation of the safe locking mechanism 4 is restricted. On the other hand, when the door 404 is closed, the locking stopper 445 is pushed in the retracting direction as the engaging portion 445 a extending and formed at the tip of the locking stopper 445 contacts the door 404, so that the safe locking mechanism 4 is locked. Operation will be allowed.
[0046]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the banknote depositing / withdrawing apparatus 1 includes the safe 400 that is detachably attached to the apparatus main body, and the safe locking mechanism 4 that locks the attachment / detachment of the safe 400. The safe 400 includes an upper opening 401 for transferring the banknote P to and from the apparatus main body, a shutter 402 for opening and closing the upper opening 401, and a banknote slot 403 for a banknote handler to put in and out the banknote P. And a door 404 that opens and closes the bill slot 403 and an unlocking operation restricting mechanism 428 that restricts the unlocking operation of the safe locking mechanism 4 when the shutter 402 is open. This prevents the safe 400 from being taken out of the apparatus main body while the shutter 402 is opened, while the upper opening 401 for transferring the banknote P to and from the apparatus main body is opened and closed by the shutter 402. Security during safe transport can be increased.
[0047]
The safe locking mechanism 4 includes a lock lever 4a that can be engaged with and disengaged from the safe 400, while the unlocking operation restricting mechanism 428 can be unlocked and unlocked in the unlocking operation path of the lock lever 4a. Since the stopper 441 and the stopper links 442 and 443 that project the unlocking stopper 402 in conjunction with the opening operation of the shutter 402 are provided, the unlocking operation restricting mechanism 428 is mechanically configured. As a result, the structure can be simplified and the reliability of the operation can be improved.
[0048]
The safe 400 includes a shutter lock mechanism 427 that locks the opening operation of the shutter 402 when the safe 400 is taken out from the apparatus main body. Thus, the shutter 402 can be reliably prevented from being opened during safe transport, and as a result, the security of the bills P during safe transport can be further enhanced.
[0049]
The shutter lock mechanism 427 includes a shutter lock plate 430 that can be engaged with and disengaged from the shutter 402 when the shutter 402 is closed, and the shutter lock plate in conjunction with the unlocking operation of the lock lever 4a. An L angle 431 for moving the shutter lock plate 430 to the disengagement side in conjunction with the locking operation of the lock lever 4a, and an unlocking operation path of the L angle 431. The shutter lock mechanism 427 can be mechanically configured because the lock release stopper 437 and the link plate 438 that project the lock release stopper 437 as the safe 400 is taken out are provided. As a result, the structure can be simplified, not forgiveness, but the reliability of operation It is possible to increase. In addition, since the shutter 402 cannot be opened unless the safe 400 is mounted on the main body of the apparatus and the safe locking mechanism 4 is not locked, the shutter opening operation by anyone other than the safe operator can be reliably restricted.
[0050]
The safe 400 includes a locking operation restricting mechanism 428 for restricting the locking operation of the safe locking mechanism 4 when the door 404 is open, so that the main body of the apparatus can be operated while the door 404 of the safe 400 is open. It can prevent operating, and can raise security of bill P at the time of device operation.
[0051]
In addition, the locking operation restriction mechanism 428 includes a locking stopper 445 that can be moved in and out of the locking operation path of the lock lever 4a and that protrudes in conjunction with the opening operation of the door 404. The restricting mechanism 428 can be mechanically configured. As a result, the structure can be simplified and the reliability of the operation can be increased.
[0052]
The shutter 402 is configured to open the upper opening 401 by a pulling operation from the safe 400, and has a bent portion 426 for allowing the pulled-out portion to follow the left side of the safe 400. That is, since it is possible to prevent the drawer portion of the shutter 402 from greatly protruding from the apparatus main body, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the drawer portion of the shutter 402 is in the way or to increase the size of the apparatus. Since it can function as a stopper that restricts the unintentional closing operation of the shutter 402, it is possible to prevent troubles such as closing the shutter 402 due to an erroneous operation and obstructing the deposit / withdrawal process.
[0053]
The embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the matters shown in the above-described embodiments, and it is obvious that changes, improvements, etc. can be made based on the description of the scope of claims.
[0054]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the safe can be taken out from the apparatus main body while the shutter is opened, while the first opening for transferring bills to and from the apparatus main body is opened and closed by the shutter. Can be prevented and security can be increased during safe transport.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an internal side view of a banknote deposit and withdrawal device.
FIG. 2 is an internal plan view of an intermediate pool section.
FIG. 3 is an internal left side view of an intermediate pool portion.
FIG. 4 is a left side view of the lift drive mechanism.
FIG. 5 is a front view of the bill storage mechanism showing a lift blade lifted state (feeding mode).
FIG. 6 is a right side view of the bill storage mechanism showing a lift blade lifted state (feeding mode).
FIG. 7 is a right side view of the bill storage mechanism showing a lift blade lowered state (initial state).
FIG. 8 is a front view showing the operation of the lift blade in the accumulation mode.
FIG. 9 is a front view showing the operation of the lift blade in the return mode and the storage mode.
FIG. 10 is a front view showing the operation of the lift blade in the storage mode.
FIG. 11 is a plan view showing the safe in the shutter open state.
FIG. 12 is a left side view showing a first banknote guide.
FIG. 13 is a left side view showing a second banknote guide.
FIG. 14 is a front sectional view showing the banknote guide mechanism in a shutter closed state.
FIG. 15 is a front sectional view showing the banknote guide mechanism in the shutter open state.
FIG. 16 is an internal plan view of a safe showing a shutter lock mechanism.
FIG. 17 is a left side view of the interior of the safe showing the shutter lock mechanism.
FIG. 18 is an internal front view of a safe showing a shutter lock mechanism.
19A is an internal front view of a safe showing an unlocking operation restricting mechanism, and FIG. 19B is a left side view of a main part of the unlocking operation restricting mechanism.
20A is an internal front view of a safe showing a locking operation restricting mechanism, and FIG. 20B is a left side view of an essential part of the locking operation restricting mechanism.
[Explanation of symbols]
P Banknote 1 Banknote depositing / dispensing device 2 Chassis 3 Safe mounting chamber 4 Safe lock mechanism 4a Lock lever 11 Chassis pin 100 Deposit / withdrawal unit 200 Identification unit 300 Intermediate pool unit 400 Safe 401 Upper opening 402 Shutter 403 Bill loading / unloading port 404 Door 405 Door locking Mechanism 426 Bending portion 427 Shutter lock mechanism 428 Unlocking operation restricting mechanism 429 Locking operation restricting mechanism 430 Shutter lock plate 431 L angle 437 Unlock stopper 438 Link plate 441 Unlock stopper 442 First stopper link 443 Second stopper link 445 Lock Stopper 500 Safe 600 Bill transport unit 700 Control unit

Claims (4)

A safe that is detachably attached to the device body;
A safe lock mechanism for locking the safe in and out of the safe;
In a banknote deposit and withdrawal device comprising:
The safe is
A first opening for delivering banknotes to and from the device body;
A shutter that opens and closes the first opening;
A second opening for a banknote handler to take in and out banknotes;
A door that opens and closes the second opening;
An unlocking operation restricting mechanism for restricting the unlocking operation of the safe locking mechanism when the shutter is open;
A shutter lock mechanism that locks the opening operation of the shutter when the safe is removed from the apparatus main body,
The safe locking mechanism includes a lock lever that can be engaged and disengaged with respect to the safe, while the unlocking operation restricting mechanism includes an unlocking stopper member that can be moved in and out of an unlocking operation path of the lock lever, and a shutter An unlocking stopper interlocking member that projects the unlocking stopper member in conjunction with the opening operation,
When the shutter is closed, the shutter lock mechanism moves the shutter lock member to the engagement side in conjunction with a shutter lock member that can be engaged with and disengaged from the shutter and an unlocking operation of the lock lever. And a shutter lock interlocking member that operates the shutter lock member to the engagement release side in conjunction with a locking operation of the lock lever, a lock release stopper member that appears and disappears in a release operation path of the shutter lock interlocking member, A bill depositing / withdrawing apparatus, comprising: a stopper interlocking member that causes the unlocking stopper member to project when the safe is taken out . The banknote depositing / withdrawing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the safe includes a locking operation restriction mechanism that restricts a locking operation of the safe locking mechanism when the door is open . 3. The bill insertion / removal mechanism according to claim 2 , wherein the locking operation restriction mechanism includes a locking stopper member that can be projected and retracted in a locking operation path of the lock lever and that protrudes in conjunction with the opening operation of the door. Gold equipment. The shutter according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a bent portion of the drawer together with configured to open the first opening operation, for along the drawer portion on one surface of the safe from the safe The banknote depositing / withdrawing apparatus according to any one of to 3.

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