JP4842462B2 - Ticketing device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ticket issuing apparatus that sends a sheet fed from a roll paper storage unit to a ticket issuing processing unit by a conveyance roller, performs cutting and printing, and issues the ticket as a ticket.
[0002]
Various types of ticket issuing machines are currently used. For example, there is a voting ticket vending machine that issues voting tickets used in public competitions such as horse racing, bicycle racing, boat racing, and auto racing. In the voting ticket vending machine, the ticket issuing processing unit is equipped with a cutter for cutting paper and a printing unit for printing voting tickets, and prints the required number of voting tickets and releases them to the customer side. have.
[0003]
[Prior art]
Taking a voting ticket vending machine as an example, many of the conventional voting ticket vending machines load a roll paper (paper wound in a roll shape) that is the basis of a voting ticket into the roll paper storage unit. It is configured. Then, the paper fed out from the roll paper storage unit is sent to the ticket issuing processing unit by the conveying roller, and the paper is cut and printed by the ticket issuing processing unit and discharged as a voting ticket from the voting ticket discharge port. The
[0004]
For this reason, when one roll of roll paper has been used up, it is necessary to stop the operation of the apparatus and load a new roll paper into the roll paper storage unit. During this loading operation, the operation of the voting ticket vending machine is temporarily interrupted, so that the customer who wants to purchase the voting ticket is made to wait and the apparatus operation rate is lowered. Also, if this roll paper loading operation is inadequate, the inconvenience causes the customer to wait for a longer time, further reducing the apparatus operating rate and causing a decrease in service.
[0005]
Furthermore, it is only necessary for the maintenance staff to quickly notice that the sheet has run out and put it in the loading operation. However, if the loading operation is not entered, the operation of the apparatus is stopped for the time until the loading operation is started. In order to shorten the time until the start of the loading operation, it is necessary that a maintenance person exchanging paper in advance waits in front of the apparatus in preparation for the occurrence of paper out.
[0006]
On the other hand, two rolls of roll paper can be loaded into a ticket issuing device similar to a voting ticket vending machine, and when the paper runs out, new roll paper is automatically supplied to extend the operating time There are also things to do. The two-load type ticketing device simply inserts the roll paper into the roll paper storage unit.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the case of the latter two-load type ticketing device, the problem in the one-load type ticketing device can be solved to some extent as compared to the former one-load type ticketing device. However, in the case of the conventional two-load type ticketing device, when switching to a new roll paper, there are many troubles that feeding of new roll paper does not start normally, and in the case of the one-load type ticketing device For some reasons, the operation of the voting ticket vending machine was stopped, and the device operation rate was sometimes reduced.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and its problem is a multi-load type ticketing device that can supply a new roll paper even when the paper rolls out and switches to a new roll paper. An object of the present invention is to realize a ticket issuing apparatus that can start the transmission normally and can reliably improve the apparatus operating rate.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention according to claim 1, which solves the above problem, is a plurality of rolls in a ticket issuing device that issues paper as a ticket by feeding a sheet fed from a roll paper storage unit to a ticket issuing processing unit by a conveying roller, cutting and printing the sheet. A paper storage section, a paper feed path provided between each roll paper storage section and the transport roller, and a paper feed path for feeding the paper from each roll paper storage section toward the transport roller. A feed roller provided, a pinch roller provided in each paper delivery path, and a downstream position from the delivery roller so that a pressing position where the paper is pressed against each delivery roller and a retracted position retracted from each delivery roller can be selected. A restriction position that closes each paper feed path to restrict paper passage and an open position that opens each paper feed path to allow paper passage can be selected. A stopper, a search sensor provided in each sheet delivery path downstream of the stopper, Provided on each paper delivery path, When a paper out sensor for detecting out of paper and loading of a new roll paper into the roll paper storage unit is detected, the pinch roller on the relevant paper delivery path automatically moves to the pressing position, and In a state where the stopper on the paper delivery path is moved to the open position, the delivery roller on the relevant paper delivery path is driven, and the cue sensor on the relevant paper delivery path detects at least the front end of the paper. Loading means for feeding out paper, Provided on each paper delivery path The out-of-paper sensor To understand the status of each paper delivery path, Upon detecting out of paper in the paper delivery path in use, the paper delivery path to be used is switched to a paper delivery path that is not out of paper, and from here the delivery path switching means for feeding the paper to the transport roller; A tip passage sensor provided on each paper delivery path between the stopper and the delivery roller, and an open / close sensor provided on each roll paper storage unit to detect opening and closing of the lid of each roll paper storage unit. The detection of the loading of the roll paper into the roll paper storage unit that is out of paper is performed when the open / close sensor detects the closing state of the lid and the leading edge passage sensor detects the insertion of the paper. This is a ticket issuing device.
[0010]
In the present invention, a plurality of roll papers can be loaded, and when the paper runs out, supply of new roll paper is automatically started, so that the operation time can be extended. In addition, when a new roll paper is loaded in the roll paper storage unit after the paper has run out, the feed roller on the paper feed path is activated, and the paper is fed and loaded until at least the cue sensor detects the leading edge of the paper. Exit.
[0011]
The fact that the loading operation has been completed normally means that the roll paper can be normally loaded into the roll paper storage unit and can be normally fed. For this reason, even when the paper runs out in another paper delivery path and the roll paper is switched to the loaded roll paper, the delivery of the roll paper is normally started. Therefore, the feeding trouble accompanying the switching does not occur, and the apparatus operating rate can be improved reliably.
[0012]
Contract In the ticketing device according to claim 1, For example Loading means As Before loading new roll paper, the pinch roller can be moved to the retracted position and the stopper can be moved to the restricting position, and when the new roll paper is loaded, The pinch roller is moved to the pressing position, the stopper on the corresponding paper delivery path is moved to the open position, the delivery roller on the relevant paper delivery path is driven, and the cue sensor on the relevant paper delivery path moves at least the front end of the paper. The one that feeds out paper until it is detected Can be used The
[0013]
this If you do When the roll paper is loaded into the roll paper storage unit, the pinch roller on the corresponding paper delivery path can be moved to the retracted position and the stopper can be moved to the restricting position, so that the roll paper can be loaded easily. In addition, when roll paper is loaded into the roll paper storage unit that is out of paper, loading is automatically performed, so loading operation is unnecessary, and roll paper loading work is not necessary. It can be done more easily.
[0014]
Contract Claim 1 In the ticketing device described Is A paper out sensor for detecting out of paper in each paper delivery path is provided on each paper delivery path, and the delivery path switching means grasps the status of each paper delivery path from the paper out sensor provided on each paper delivery path and uses it. When paper out of the middle paper feed path is detected, the paper is fed to the transport roller from the paper feed path that is not out of paper. Have The
[0015]
The paper out detection signal to the ticket issuing processing unit required by the delivery path switching means is provided with a paper out sensor in the conveyance path after joining each paper delivery path. And get from here In general, in the present invention, the detection signal of the paper out sensor disposed in each paper delivery path is also used. For this reason, a structure can be simplified.
[0016]
Claim 1 In the ticketing device described Is And a leading edge passage sensor provided on each paper delivery path between the stopper and the delivery roller, and an open / close sensor provided on each roll paper storage unit for detecting opening and closing of the lid of each roll paper storage unit. When the roll paper is loaded into the roll paper storage unit that is out of paper, the opening / closing sensor detects the transition to the closed state of the lid, and the leading edge sensor detects the insertion of the paper. Have The
[0017]
In the present invention, during the loading operation, not only can the leading edge sensor detect whether the leading edge of the roll paper is securely inserted to the stopper side, but the open / close sensor detects the closing state of the lid, and the leading edge sensor detects the paper. Since the loading is automatically started by detecting the insertion of the roll paper, the loading operation of the roll paper when the paper runs out can be performed reliably and easily.
[0018]
Claim 2 The invention according to claim 1 In the ticket issuing apparatus described above, a lever capable of rotating around the intermediate portion is provided in parallel in each paper delivery path, a stopper is provided on one end side of the lever, and a pinch roller is provided rotatably on the other end side. It is a feature.
[0019]
In the present invention, the stopper and the pinch roller can be interlocked by rotation of the lever. For this reason, the stopper and the drive source of the pinch roller can be made common, and the configuration can be simplified.
[0020]
Embodiment
The embodiment of the present invention will be described by taking a voting ticket vending machine as an example. FIG. 1 is a mechanical configuration diagram of this embodiment, and shows a roll paper that can be loaded twice. In the drawing, roll paper support shafts 102 and 202 are provided in the two roll paper storage units 100 and 200, and the paper tubes 101a and 201a of the roll papers 101 and 201 are rotatably inserted therein. ing.
[0021]
Further, the two roll paper storage units 100 and 200 are provided with lids 103 and 203 that can be opened and closed by hinges 104 and 204, respectively, for preventing the roll papers 101 and 201 from being detached. Opening sensors 105 and 205 for detecting the opening and closing are provided at positions near 103 and 203. The lids 103 and 203 are opened and closed by handles 103a and 203a, respectively.
[0022]
The paper fed out from the roll paper storage units 100 and 200 is sent out to a first transport roller 300 described later. Paper feed paths 110 and 210 through which the paper passes at this time are formed by guides 111 and 211, respectively. . The paper delivery paths 110 and 210 are provided with delivery rollers 120 and 220 for delivering paper from the roll paper storage units 100 and 200 toward the first transport roller 300.
[0023]
The delivery rollers 120 and 220 are connected to the motors 121 and 221 via belts 122 and 222 and are driven to rotate. The pinch rollers 123 and 223 are provided in the paper delivery paths 110 and 210 so that a pressing position where the paper is pressed against the delivery rollers 120 and 220 and a retreat position where the paper is retracted from the delivery rollers 120 and 220 can be selected. Is.
[0024]
On the paper delivery paths 110 and 210 on the downstream side of the delivery rollers 120 and 220, a regulation position for restricting the passage of the paper by closing the paper delivery paths 110 and 210, and the passage of the paper by opening the paper delivery paths 110 and 210. Stoppers 130 and 230 are provided that can select an open position that enables this. The stoppers 130 and 230 are formed integrally with levers 132 and 232 arranged in parallel with the paper feed paths 110 and 210, respectively.
[0025]
The levers 132 and 232 are rotatably arranged around the intermediate portions O1 and O2, and the pinch rollers 123 and 223 are rotatably attached to the other end side. Further, links 134 and 234 are coupled to the intermediate portions O1 and O2, and the distal ends of the links 134 and 234 are connected to the drive arms of the rotary solenoids 135 and 235 via the intermediate links 136 and 236, respectively. By driving the rotary solenoids 135 and 235, the stoppers 130 and 230 and the pinch rollers 123 and 223 can be moved to desired positions in conjunction with each other.
[0026]
Further, cueing sensors 140 and 240 are provided on the paper delivery paths 110 and 210 on the downstream side of the stoppers 130 and 230, and on the paper delivery paths 110 and 210 on the downstream side of the cueing sensors 140 and 240. Are provided with out-of-paper sensors 150 and 250 for detecting out-of-paper. Further, tip passing sensors 160 and 260 are provided on the paper delivery paths 110 and 210 between the stoppers 130 and 230 and the delivery rollers 120 and 220.
[0027]
The conveyance path 310 after the sheet delivery paths 110 and 210 have joined together is constituted by a guide 311. The first conveyance roller 300 is disposed in the vicinity of the entrance of the conveyance path 310, and the second conveyance roller 301 is provided on the conveyance path 310 on the downstream side. Pinch rollers 302 and 303 are always pressed against the first and second transport rollers 300 and 301. Further, a belt 305 is wound between pulleys provided on the drive shafts of the first and second transport rollers 300 and 301 in order to rotate the first and second transport rollers 300 and 301 in synchronization. . A sensor 306 provided on the conveyance path 310 between the first and second conveyance rollers 300 and 301 is for detecting the occurrence of jam upstream.
[0028]
Here, the conveying speed of the first and second conveying rollers 300 and 301 and the feeding roller 120 , 220 It is preferable that the speed is exactly the same as the transport speed of the feed roller 120. , 220 Is set to be slightly lower than the conveyance speed of the first and second conveyance rollers 300 and 301, and at the stage where conveyance by the first and second conveyance rollers 300 and 301 starts, The delivery roller 120 at a conveyance speed by the second conveyance rollers 300 and 301. , 220 The delivery roller 120 so that it can pass through the part. , 220 You may make it incorporate a slip mechanism or a one-way clutch in a part.
[0029]
The ticket issuing processing unit 400 performs cutting and printing, and is provided with a cutter 401 that cuts a sheet along a conveyance path 310 and a thermal head 402 that performs printing on the cut sheet (voting ticket). Yes. The cutter 401 has a moving blade on the upper side of the conveyance path 310 and a fixed blade on the lower side of the conveyance path 310. The lower end of the arm 407 is locked at an eccentric position on the disc 406 that is rotationally driven on the vertical plane by the motor 405. The upper end of the arm 407 is locked to the moving blade of the cutter 401. For this reason, when the motor 405 makes one rotation, the movable blade makes one reciprocation in the vertical direction to cut the paper.
[0030]
The thermal head 402 rotates up and down around O3, and performs printing with a sheet sandwiched between the platen roller 410 and the thermal head 402. The rotation output of the conveyance motor 420 is transmitted to the platen roller 410 and the second conveyance roller 301 via the belt 421, and these are rotationally driven.
[0031]
The lever 430 moves the thermal head 402 up and down. Normally, the lever 430 lowers the thermal head 402 and presses the pinch rollers 302 and 303 against the first and second transport rollers 300 and 301 as shown in FIG. Kept in position. The position where the lever 430 is pressed is a position which is taken at the time of paper removal work at the time of jam processing. A sensor 440 in the vicinity of the thermal head 402 is a sensor that detects the leading edge of the sheet in the ticket issuing processing unit 400.
[0032]
Detection signals and the like of the various sensors are input to a control unit (not shown). Based on the detection signals, the control unit controls the motors 121, 221 and 405, 420, the rotary solenoids 135 and 235, the thermal head 402, and the like, which will be described later. The drive is controlled as follows. The general operation of this controller is shown in FIG.
[0033]
Hereinafter, the operation of the control unit will be described in detail, including operations as loading means, auto-setting means, delivery path switching means, and ticket issuing means of the control unit.
First, the operation will be described on the assumption that, for example, a new roll paper 101 is loaded in the upper roll paper storage unit 100 with no roll paper set in the apparatus. The maintenance staff first opens the roll 103 by opening the lid 103 by grasping the handle 103a. At this stage, the paper out sensor 150 detects the paper out. Therefore, in order to facilitate the loading operation, the control unit drives the rotary solenoid 135 to move the pinch roller 123 to the retracted position and move the stopper 130 to the restricting position.
[0034]
In this state, the maintenance staff grasps the vicinity of the leading end of the roll paper 101 and inserts the paper into the paper insertion port of the paper delivery path 110. At this time, since the stopper 130 is in a state of blocking the paper delivery path 110, the paper can be inserted until the leading edge of the paper hits the stopper 130. Therefore, the maintenance staff inserts it to this position (if there is a display means that can confirm the insertion, it is easier to understand) and removes the hand from the paper. Next, the lid 103 is closed. As a result, the open / close sensor 105 detects that the lid 103 has been closed, and the leading edge passing sensor 160 detects that the leading edge of the sheet is inserted to the vicinity of the stopper 130.
[0035]
The control unit monitoring the loading of the roll paper 101 determines that the roll paper 101 has been loaded into the roll paper storage unit 100 by receiving detection signals from the open / close sensor 105 and the leading edge passage sensor 160 indicating the above-described state. Then, the loading operation is started. That is, the pinch roller 123 is moved to the pressing position and the stopper 130 is moved to the open position, and the feed roller 120 is driven. Then, the paper is fed at least to a position where the cue sensor 140 detects the paper (however, the paper out sensor 150 does not detect the leading edge of the paper), and the feed roller 120 is temporarily stopped. This completes the paper loading operation.
[0036]
Next, the control unit learns from the detection signal of the sensor 306 or the sensor 440 that there is no sheet in the conveyance path 310, and drives the feeding roller 120 on the side of the sheet feeding path 110 where the roll paper 101 exists again. The first and second transport rollers 300 and 301 are also driven. As a result, the paper sent from the paper delivery path 110 to the first transport roller 300 is sent to the first and second transport rollers 300 and 301 and sent to the ticket issuing processing unit 400.
[0037]
Since the leading edge of the paper at this point is the leading edge of the new roll paper 101, the auto-set operation is performed. Here, the auto-set operation is an operation in which the leading edge of the new roll paper 101 is not neatly aligned and cut, so that the leading edge of the sheet is cut by the cutter 401 and the non-aligned portion is cut off.
[0038]
In the auto-set operation, the control unit operates the conveyance motor 420 to convey the sheet, causes the leading end of the sheet to reach the sensor 440, and further conveys the sheet by a certain length (for example, three voting tickets). Then, the conveyance motor 420 is stopped. The reason for sending a fixed length (for example, three voting tickets) is to avoid the use of this portion, assuming that the leading edge of the paper is cut obliquely.
[0039]
Next, the motor 405 is rotated once to operate the cutter 401 to cut the sheet, and the conveyance motor 420 is driven to convey the sheet by a predetermined length (for example, one voting ticket). As a result, the leading edge of the paper is slightly protruded (for example, 2 mm) from the thermal head 402. As a result, the portion where the leading edge of the paper is not aligned is discharged to the voting ticket discharge port. With the above operation, the leading edge of the paper is in the print start position, and is ready for printing (standby state). This auto-set operation is always executed once as a cueing operation when a roll paper is newly loaded. Now that ticketing preparation is complete, it is possible to proceed to the ticketing operation.
[0040]
Tickets can be printed in a specified number (one to several) in succession. Ticketing always starts from the standby state described above. First, the motor 405 is operated to operate the cutter 401 to cut the paper. Next, the conveyance motor 420 is activated to start conveyance of the paper (including a portion that becomes a voting ticket by cutting), and at the same time, the thermal head 402 is driven so that voting information is placed on the surface of the paper (portion that becomes a voting ticket). Print. Then, after the printing for the size of one voting ticket is completed, the driving of the transport motor 420 and the printing operation of the thermal head 402 are stopped to complete the ticket issuing operation. The voting ticket is discharged to the voting ticket outlet. At this time, since the leading end of the uncut sheet is at the same position as when printing is started and is in a standby state, the next ticket issuing operation can be started immediately.
[0041]
When the roll paper 201 is loaded into the other roll paper storage unit 200 during this standby, the loading operation is executed in the same manner as in the case of the roll paper 101. However, after the loading operation is completed, there is no movement until a paper out occurs on the paper delivery path 110 side. The state shown in FIG. 1 is this state and is a state waiting for a ticket issuing instruction.
[0042]
The roll paper 201 can be loaded into the roll paper storage unit 200 not only during ticket issuance but also during ticketing. When loaded, the loading operation is executed in the same manner as in the case of the roll paper 101. The At this time, if the loading operation and the ticket issuing operation interfere with each other, a delay occurs in the ticket issuing operation. However, this problem can be easily solved by configuring the loading operation to be executed in parallel. .
[0043]
When the ticket issuance is repeated in the state shown in FIG. 1, the remaining amount of paper is almost exhausted, and when the paper out sensor 150 detects the paper out, the control unit does not change the paper delivery path from the paper delivery path 110 to the paper out condition. Switching to the sheet delivery path 210, the sheet is fed from here to the first conveying roller 300, and the above-described auto setting operation is performed. Thereby, ticketing preparation is completed promptly and ticketing operation can be continued smoothly.
[0044]
The first conveying roller 300 is set so that the rear end of the paper after switching passes after the rear end of the paper before switching passes, and the first and second during the auto-setting operation are set. By the rotation of the transport rollers 300 and 301 and the platen roller 410, the rear end piece (remaining ticket) of the sheet before switching is discharged to the voting ticket discharge port (after the discharging of the remaining ticket is completed, the auto setting operation is started). You may do it).
[0045]
As described above, in this embodiment, two rolls of roll paper can be loaded. For example, when the roll paper 101 of the paper delivery path 110 runs out of paper, supply of new roll paper 201 is automatically started. The operating time can be extended. In addition, when a new roll paper 101 is loaded in the roll paper storage unit 100 after the paper has run out, the feed roller 120 on the paper feed path 110 is activated, and at least until the cue sensor 140 detects the leading edge of the paper, the paper is loaded. Send out and end loading operation.
[0046]
The fact that the loading operation has been completed normally means that the roll paper can be normally loaded into the roll paper storage units 100 and 200 and can be normally fed. For this reason, even when the paper runs out in the other paper delivery paths 110 and 210 and the roll paper 101 or 201 is loaded, the delivery of the roll paper 101 or 201 is normally started. Therefore, the feeding trouble accompanying the switching does not occur, and the apparatus operating rate can be improved reliably.
[0047]
Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the roll paper 101, 201 is loaded into the roll paper storage units 100, 200, the pinch rollers 123, 223 on the corresponding paper feed paths 110, 210 are moved to the retracted position, and the stopper 130 is moved. , 230 are moved to the regulation position, so that the roll paper 101, 201 can be easily loaded. In addition, when the roll paper 101, 201 is loaded into the roll paper storage units 100, 200 in the out-of-paper state, loading is automatically performed, so the loading start operation is unnecessary. The roll paper can be easily loaded.
[0048]
In addition, the detection signal for out of paper to the ticket issuing processing unit 400 required by the delivery path switching means is generally provided with a paper out sensor in the conveyance path 310, but in this embodiment, the paper delivery path 110, Since the detection signals of the out-of-paper sensors 150 and 250 arranged in 210 are also used, the configuration can be simplified.
[0049]
During the loading operation, the leading edge passage sensors 160 and 260 can not only confirm that the leading ends of the roll paper 101 and 201 are securely inserted to the stoppers 130 and 230 side, but also the open / close sensors 105 and 205 can cover the lids 103 and 203. When the leading edge passing sensors 160 and 260 detect the insertion of the sheet, the loading is automatically started, so the loading operation of the roll sheets 101 and 201 when the sheet runs out is ensured. And easy to do.
[0050]
Further, since the stoppers 130 and 230 and the pinch rollers 123 and 223 can be interlocked by the rotation of the links 134 and 234, the drive sources of the stoppers 130 and 230 and the pinch rollers 123 and 223 are common to the rotary solenoids 135 and 235. And the configuration can be simplified.
[0051]
The present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment. For example, the following modifications are possible.
(1) The detection of the loading of the roll papers 101 and 201 is not the closing operation of the lids 103 and 203, but the insertion of the roll papers 101 and 201 into the roll paper storage units 100 and 200 is directly detected by a sensor.
(2) The lids 103 and 203 are integrally provided.
(3) The stoppers 130 and 230 and the pinch rollers 123 and 223 are manually moved without providing the rotary solenoids 135 and 235 as drive sources.
(4) The out-of-paper sensors 150 and 250 are only required to be on the paper delivery paths 110 and 210, and are not limited to the positions in the above embodiments.
(5) In the above embodiment, the first and second transport rollers 300 and 301 are provided as the transport rollers. However, only the first transport roller 300 may be provided as the transport rollers.
{Circle around (6)} In the above embodiment, printing is performed by the thermal recording method, but any printing method may be used.
(7) Three or more roll paper storage units are provided. In this case, the priority order of switching is determined in advance.
[0052]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of roll papers can be loaded, and when the paper runs out, supply of new roll paper is automatically started, so the operation time is extended. it can. In addition, when a new roll paper is loaded in the roll paper storage unit after the paper has run out, the feed roller on the paper feed path is activated, and the paper is fed and loaded until at least the cue sensor detects the leading edge of the paper. Exit.
[0053]
The fact that the loading operation has been completed normally means that the roll paper can be normally loaded into the roll paper storage unit and can be normally fed. For this reason, even when the paper runs out in another paper delivery path and the roll paper is switched to the loaded roll paper, the delivery of the roll paper is normally started. Therefore, the feeding trouble accompanying the switching does not occur, and the apparatus operating rate can be improved reliably.
[0055]
Also, Claim 1 According to the invention according to the present invention, the detection signal for the out-of-paper to the ticket issuing processing unit required by the delivery path switching means is shared by the detection signal of the out-of-paper sensor arranged in each paper delivery path. Can be simplified.
[0056]
further, Claim 1 According to the invention according to the present invention, it is possible not only to check with the leading edge passage sensor whether the leading edge of the roll paper is securely inserted to the stopper side during the loading operation, but also the opening / closing sensor detects the transition of the closed state of the lid, and passes the leading edge. Since the loading is automatically started when the sensor detects the insertion of the paper, the loading operation of the roll paper when the paper is out can be performed reliably and easily.
[0057]
Claim 2 According to the invention, since the stopper and the pinch roller can be interlocked by the rotation of the lever, the drive source for the stopper and the pinch roller can be made common, and the configuration can be simplified.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a mechanical configuration diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation of a control unit.
[Explanation of symbols]
100, 200 Roll paper storage
101, 201 roll paper
103, 203 lid
105,205 Open / close sensor
110, 210 paper delivery path
120, 220 Delivery roller
121,221 motor
123,223 Pinch roller
130, 230 stopper
132,232 lever
134,234 links
135,235 Rotary solenoid
136,236 intermediate links
140,240 Cue sensor
150,250 Out-of-paper sensor
160, 260 Tip passage sensor
300 First transport roller
301 Second transport roller
302,303 Pinch roller
310 Transport path
311 Guide
400 ticketing department
401 cutter
402 Thermal head
410 Platen roller
420 Conveyor motor
440 sensor

Claims (2)

In the ticket issuing device which sends the paper fed out from the roll paper storage unit to the ticket issuing processing unit by the transport roller, performs cutting and printing, and issues it as a ticket,
A plurality of roll paper storage units;
A paper delivery path provided between each roll paper storage unit and the transport roller;
A delivery roller provided in each paper delivery path for delivering paper from each roll paper storage unit toward the transport roller;
A pinch roller provided in each paper delivery path so that a pressing position where the paper is pressed against each delivery roller and a retracted position retracted from each delivery roller can be selected;
Provided on each paper delivery path downstream from the delivery roller, select a regulation position that closes each paper delivery path to regulate the passage of paper and an open position that opens each paper delivery path to allow the passage of paper Possible stoppers,
A cueing sensor provided on each paper delivery path downstream from the stopper;
A paper out sensor that is provided on each paper delivery path and detects paper out of each paper delivery path ;
When loading of a new roll paper into the roll paper storage unit is detected, the pinch roller on the corresponding paper feed path automatically moves to the pressing position, and the stopper on the corresponding paper feed path is set to the open position. Loading means for driving the feeding roller on the corresponding paper feeding path in a moving state and feeding the paper to a position where the cueing sensor on the corresponding paper feeding path detects at least the leading edge of the paper; ,
When the out-of- paper sensor provided on each paper delivery path knows the status of each paper delivery path and detects that the paper delivery path in use is out of paper, the paper delivery path to be used is not in the out-of-paper condition. From here, the delivery path switching means for feeding the paper to the transport roller ,
A tip passing sensor provided on each paper delivery path between the stopper and the delivery roller;
An open / close sensor provided in each roll paper storage unit to detect opening and closing of the lid of each roll paper storage unit;
Detection of the loading of the roll paper into the roll paper storage unit in the out-of-paper state is performed when the open / close sensor detects the cover closed state transition and the leading edge passage sensor detects the insertion of the paper. Ticketing device. A lever that is rotatable around an intermediate portion is provided in parallel in each sheet delivery path, the stopper is provided on one end side of the lever, and the pinch roller is provided rotatably on the other end side. Item 2. The ticket issuing device according to any one of Items 1 to 3.

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