JP6447012B2 - Media processing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a medium processing apparatus.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, cash processing apparatuses have been used for managing sales proceeds or change reserves in retail facilities and retail facilities such as retail stores and supermarkets. Such a cash processing apparatus generally has a function as a medium processing apparatus. Specifically, such a cash processing apparatus has a banknote deposit / withdrawal function and a banknote storage function.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a cash processing apparatus including a collection cassette that stores banknotes deposited as sales. The collection cassette storing the banknotes is collected by a cash collection worker.

JP 2011-070591 A

  However, the conventional medium processing apparatus has a problem that space saving in the height direction is insufficient.

  Specifically, when banknotes are stored in the banknote collection cassette in the conventional medium processing apparatus, the banknotes are stacked in order from the top in the banknote collection cassette. Therefore, in order to increase the amount of banknotes that can be collected in the conventional medium processing apparatus, it is necessary to increase the size of the banknote collection cassette in the height direction, and thus it is necessary to increase the size of the medium processing apparatus in the height direction. there were.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved medium processing apparatus capable of saving space in the height direction. There is to do.

In order to solve the above problems, according to an aspect of the present invention, a first storage unit and a second storage unit that store a medium, a first storage unit that stores the first storage unit, and the first storage unit A second storage section for storing a second storage section; a transport path for transporting the medium to the first storage section or the second storage section; and the first storage section through the transport path to the first storage section A switching unit having a switching blade for switching between transport of the medium and transport of the medium to the second storage unit through the transport path, wherein the first storage unit and the second storage unit are horizontal. The first storage unit includes a first medium inlet that receives the medium from the transport path, and the second storage unit receives the medium from the transport path. The first medium inlet faces the second medium inlet, and A portion disposed between the first medium inlet and the second medium inlet, wherein the distance between the first storage portion and the switching blade and the distance between the second storage portion and the switching blade are determined. And further comprising a distance enlarging mechanism for horizontally moving the first storage unit away from the switching unit and moving the second storage unit horizontally from the switching unit, the first storage unit and the first storage unit Each of the two storage portions is detachable in a vertical direction with respect to the first storage portion and the second storage portion, and includes a distribution unit including the transport path and the switching unit, In a state where the first storage unit and the second storage unit are set, a part of the distribution unit is located above the upper surfaces of the first storage unit and the second storage unit, The distance enlarging mechanism includes the first storage unit and the second storage unit. In the state in which the first storage unit and the second storage unit are set to a position where the distribution unit is not positioned above the upper surfaces of the first storage unit and the second storage unit. A medium processing apparatus is provided that is spaced from the switching unit in the horizontal direction .

  The distance enlarging mechanism includes a link mechanism connected to the first storage unit and the second storage unit, and the link mechanism moves the first storage unit and the second storage unit in a horizontal direction. May be.

  The link mechanism includes a first link rotatably connected to the first storage portion, a second link rotatably connected to the second storage portion, and one end of the first link being the first link. A third link rotatably connected to the second link and the other end rotatably connected to the second link. The rotation of the third link is controlled by the first storage unit and the second storage. The distance enlarging mechanism may be provided with a first lever that rotates the third link.

Said distance enlargement mechanism includes a first biasing member for biasing the first housing portion so as Keru farther away horizontally from the switching section, said second housing portion in a horizontal direction from the switching unit a second urging member that urges the Keru farther away, a first locking member for locking the first housing portion in a state of being biased by said first biasing member, wherein A second locking member that locks the second storage portion in a state of being biased by the second biasing member.

  The distance enlarging mechanism rotates the first locking member and the second locking member in a direction to release the locked state with the first storage portion and the second storage portion. The lever may be provided.

In order to solve the above problem, according to another aspect of the present invention, a first storage unit and a second storage unit that store a medium, and the first storage unit or the second storage unit. A switching path for switching between a transport path for transporting the medium to the first storage section by the transport path and transport of the medium to the second storage section by the transport path; The first storage unit and the second storage unit are arranged in a horizontal direction, and the first storage unit includes a first medium inlet that receives the medium from the transport path, and the second storage unit The storage unit includes a second medium inlet that receives the medium from the transport path, the first medium inlet faces the second medium inlet, and the switching unit includes the first medium inlet and the first medium inlet. It is disposed between the second medium inlet, and a said transport path and the switching unit distribution unit , Further comprising a driving force generating unit for generating a driving force for driving the switching unit, the distribution unit is connected to the first housing portion and said second housing portion, and the sorting unit , said first housing portion, said second housing portion, forms a desorption capable unit, the driving force generating unit is Ru provided outside of the unit, the medium processing apparatus, is provided .

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to save the space in the height direction of the medium processing apparatus.

It is a perspective view which shows the specific example of the cash processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the internal structure of the cash processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the structure of the coin process part and chute | shoot of the cash processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a structure of the banknote process part of the cash processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the specific example of a structure of the banknote collection part which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the specific example of a structure of the banknote collection part which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention in the cross section along the direction where a banknote collection cassette and a distribution part are arrange | positioned. It is sectional drawing which shows the specific example of a structure of the banknote collection part which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention in the cross section along the direction where a banknote collection cassette and a distribution part are arrange | positioned. It is sectional drawing which shows the specific example of a structure of the banknote collection part which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention in the cross section along the direction where a banknote collection cassette and a distribution part are arrange | positioned. It is sectional drawing which shows the specific example of a structure of the banknote collection part which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention in the cross section along the direction where a banknote collection cassette and a distribution part are arrange | positioned. It is sectional drawing which shows the specific example of a structure of the banknote collection part which concerns on the 1st modification of this invention in the cross section along the direction where a banknote collection cassette and a distribution part are arrange | positioned. It is sectional drawing which shows the specific example of a structure of the banknote collection part which concerns on the 1st modification of this invention in the cross section along the direction where a banknote collection cassette and a distribution part are arrange | positioned. It is sectional drawing which shows the specific example of a structure of the banknote collection part which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention in the cross section along the direction where a banknote collection cassette and a distribution part are arrange | positioned. It is sectional drawing which shows the specific example of a structure of the banknote collection part which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention in the cross section along the direction where a banknote collection cassette and a distribution part are arrange | positioned. Configuration of the banknote collection unit according to the second modification of the present invention in a cross section along the direction in which the banknote collection cassette and the sorting unit are arranged and in a cross section perpendicular to the direction in which the banknote collection cassette and the sorting unit are arranged It is sectional drawing which shows the specific example. Configuration of the banknote collection unit according to the second modification of the present invention in a cross section along the direction in which the banknote collection cassette and the sorting unit are arranged and in a cross section perpendicular to the direction in which the banknote collection cassette and the sorting unit are arranged It is sectional drawing which shows the specific example. It is sectional drawing which shows the specific example of a structure of the banknote collection part which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention in the cross section along the direction where a banknote collection cassette and a distribution part are arrange | positioned. It is sectional drawing which shows the specific example of a structure of the banknote collection part which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention in the cross section along the direction where a banknote collection cassette and a distribution part are arrange | positioned.

  Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in this specification and drawing, about the component which has the substantially same function structure, duplication description is abbreviate | omitted by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol.

<0. Introduction>
The present invention is applied to cash processing apparatuses installed in distribution facilities and commercial facilities such as retail stores and supermarkets. The cash processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, for example, processes such as change payments for dispensing banknotes and coins as change reserves used at a cash register, and sales deposits for depositing banknotes and coins collected from the cash register. Can be executed. Furthermore, the cash processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention includes the function as medium processing apparatuses, such as a banknote depositing / withdrawing function and a banknote storage function. Hereinafter, the configuration of the cash processing apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<1. First Embodiment>
(Structure of cash processing equipment)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a specific example of a cash processing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the cash processing apparatus 100 includes an operation unit 110, a printing unit 120, an information acquisition unit 170, and storages A to F.

  The operation unit 110 receives an operation for operating the cash processing apparatus 100. Specifically, the operation unit 110 detects an operation for selecting an operation to be performed by the cash processing apparatus 100. For example, the operation unit 110 is arranged on the top of the cash processing apparatus 100 as shown in FIG. 1 and accepts a key input for selecting an operation to be performed by the cash processing apparatus 100. The operation unit 110 may be a capacitive or resistive touch panel.

  The printing unit 120 prints operation results and the like. Specifically, the printing unit 120 prints an operation result or the like on a print medium based on an operation performed on the operation unit 110. For example, the printing unit 120 is disposed on the top surface of the cash processing apparatus 100 as illustrated in FIG. Further, when the operation unit 110 detects that a predetermined operation, for example, an instruction to print an operation result has been performed, the operation unit 110 notifies the printing unit 120 that the operation has been performed, and receives the notification. 120 prints the content of the information related to the operation result on a medium such as paper.

  The storages A to F store the internal devices and the like of the cash processing apparatus 100 and are independently pulled out from the cash processing apparatus 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the storages A to F have a handle, and only the storage A is pulled out to the front surface of the cash processing apparatus 100 when the user grasps and pulls the handle of the storage A. Hereinafter, each configuration stored in the storages A to F will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the internal configuration of the cash processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the storage A stores the coin processing upper stage 130-1, and the storage B stores the coin processing lower stage 130-2. The storage C stores the coin dispensing unit 130-3 and the banknote processing upper stage 150-1, and the storage D stores the banknote processing lower stage 150-2. The storage E stores the coin recovery unit 130-4 and the banknote recovery unit 150-3, and the storage F stores the bar metal storage unit 160. Furthermore, the cash processing apparatus 100 includes a chute 140 that allows the coin processing lower part 130-2 and the coin recovery part 130-4 to communicate with each other.

(Composition of coin processing unit and chute)
Subsequently, referring to FIG. 3, coin processing upper stage unit 130-1, coin processing lower stage unit 130-2, coin dispensing unit 130-3 and coin recovery unit 130-4 (hereinafter, these are also referred to as coin processing unit 130. The configuration of the chute 140 will be described in detail. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the configuration of the coin processing unit 130 and the chute 140 of the cash processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The coin processing upper stage unit 130-1 performs a conveying process of coins to be inserted as a coin depositing unit which is an example of a specific aspect of the cash conveying unit. Specifically, the coin processing upper stage unit 130-1 conveys the inserted coins to the coin processing lower stage unit 130-2. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the coin processing upper stage unit 130-1 includes a coin deposit port 131 as a connection port with the outside, a coin transport unit 132, a coin discrimination unit 133, and a coin temporary storage unit 134.

  For example, the coin deposit slot 131 accepts the insertion of coins, the inserted coins are transported by the coin transport unit 132, and the coin discrimination unit 133 determines whether or not the coins are fouled. Then, the coin determined to be free from fouling or the like is conveyed to the coin temporary holding unit 134.

  The coin processing lower stage unit 130-2 performs storage processing of the coins to be inserted. Specifically, the coin processing lower part 130-2 stores the coins conveyed from the coin processing upper part 130-1. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the coin processing lower stage unit 130-2 includes a coin storage unit 135, and the coin storage unit 135 stores the coins conveyed from the coin temporary storage unit 134 by denomination.

  The coin dispensing unit 130-3 performs a dispensing process on the stored coins as a cash transport unit. Specifically, the coin dispensing unit 130-3 releases the coins stored in the coin processing lower stage unit 130-2 to the outside of the cash processing apparatus 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the coin dispensing unit 130-3 includes a coin transfer unit 136 and a coin dispensing port 137 as a connection port with the outside. The coin transfer unit 136 transfers the coins released from the coin storage unit 135 to the coin dispensing port 137, and the transferred coins are discharged to the outside of the cash processing apparatus 100 through the coin dispensing port 137.

  The coin collection unit 130-4 stores coins collected by a cash collection worker. Specifically, the coin collection unit 130-4 stores coins released from the coin processing lower stage unit 130-2. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the coin collecting unit 130-4 communicates with the coin storage unit 135 via the chute 140 and stores coins that are discharged from the coin storage unit 135 and dropped through the chute 140.

  The chute 140 sends the coins released from the coin processing lower part 130-2 to the coin collecting part 130-4. Specifically, the chute 140 causes the coin storage unit 135 and the coin recovery unit 130-4 to communicate with each other, and guides the coins released from the coin storage unit 135 and falling to the coin recovery unit 130-4. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the chute 140 is formed across the storages C and D, and the coins released from the coin storage part 135 stored in the storage B are stored in the storage E. It guide | induces so that it may fall to the collection | recovery part 130-4. Note that the chute 140 is configured independently of the storages A to F and is not pulled out of the cash processing apparatus 100.

(Structure of banknote processing unit)
Then, with reference to FIG. 4, the banknote process upper stage part 150-1, the banknote process lower stage part 150-2, and the banknote collection | recovery part 150-3 (henceforth the banknote process part 150 are named generically) are demonstrated. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the configuration of the banknote processing unit 150 of the cash processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Note that the banknote processing unit 150 may include a reject unit (not shown in FIG. 4). In the reject section, banknotes that have been determined to be fouled by the banknote discrimination section 153 in various processes, that is, rejected banknotes are accumulated.

  The banknote processing upper stage unit 150-1 performs a transport process of bills that are inserted or released as a banknote deposit / withdrawal unit that is an example of a specific mode of the cash transport unit. Specifically, the banknote processing upper stage unit 150-1 conveys the banknotes to the outside of the banknote processing lower stage unit 150-2, the banknote collection unit 150-3, or the storage case C. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the banknote processing upper stage unit 150-1 includes a banknote deposit / withdrawal port 151, a banknote transport unit 152, a banknote discrimination unit 153, and a banknote temporary storage unit 154.

  In the deposit process, the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 151 accepts the insertion of banknotes, the inserted banknotes are transported by the banknote transport unit 152, and the banknote discrimination unit 153 determines whether the banknotes are fouled or not. The banknote determined to be free from fouling or the like is conveyed to the banknote temporary storage unit 154. Next, when the operator confirms the total deposit amount, the banknote transported to the banknote temporary storage unit 154 is transported to the banknote processing lower stage unit 150-2. On the other hand, when the amount of banknotes stored in the banknote storage unit 155 exceeds the threshold value, the banknotes transported to the banknote temporary storage unit 154 after the confirmation operation of the total deposit amount by the operator is performed are the banknote recovery unit 150-3. It is conveyed to. In the dispensing process, the banknote sent from the banknote processing lower stage 150-2 is transported by the banknote transport section 152, and the banknote discrimination section 153 determines whether the banknote is soiled or not. Then, the banknote determined to be free from fouling is conveyed to the banknote deposit / withdrawal port 151. On the other hand, the banknote determined to be soiled is conveyed to the banknote collection unit 150-3. Moreover, in the collection process, the banknote sent from the banknote processing lower stage 150-2 is transported by the banknote transport section 152 to the banknote collection section 150-3 via the banknote discrimination section 153.

  The bill processing lower stage 150-2 performs bill storage processing and conveyance processing. Specifically, the banknote processing lower stage 150-2 stores the banknotes transported from the banknote processing upper stage 150-1, and transports the banknotes to the banknote processing upper stage 150-1. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the banknote processing lower stage unit 150-2 includes a banknote transport unit 152 and a banknote storage unit 155.

  In the deposit process, the banknote storage unit 155 stores the banknotes conveyed from the banknote processing upper stage unit 150-1 by denomination. In the withdrawal process or the collection process, the banknotes stored in the banknote storage unit 155 are conveyed to the banknote processing upper stage unit 150-1 or the banknote recovery unit 150-3.

  The banknote collection unit 150-3 stores banknotes collected by a cash collection worker. Specifically, in the deposit process, the withdrawal process or the collection process, the banknote collection unit 150-3 stores the banknotes conveyed from the banknote process upper stage part 150-1 or the banknote process lower stage part 150-2.

  FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a specific example of the configuration of the banknote collection unit 150-3 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 shows a specific configuration of the banknote collection unit 150-3 according to the first embodiment of the present invention in the AA cross section shown in FIG. 5 along the direction in which the banknote collection cassette and the sorting unit are arranged. It is sectional drawing which shows an example. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the banknote collection unit 150-3 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a sorting unit 181, a first banknote collection cassette 182-1, and a second banknote. A recovery cassette 182-2 and an accommodating portion 183 are provided. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to particularly distinguish the first banknote collection cassette 182-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 182-2, the first banknote collection cassette 182-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 182 are used. -2 is simply referred to as a banknote collection cassette 182.

  The sorting unit 181 sorts the banknotes transported from the banknote processing upper stage unit 150-1 to the first banknote collection cassette 182-1 or the second banknote collection cassette 182-2. For example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the sorting unit 181 includes a transport path 184, a switching drive unit 186, a switching blade 187, and a joint gear 188.

  The conveyance path 184 conveys banknotes to the first banknote collection cassette 182-1 or the second banknote collection cassette 182-2. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the conveyance path 184 includes a conveyance roller 185, and the conveyance of the banknote is realized by the rotation of the conveyance roller 185. In addition, the rotational driving force generation part which produces | generates the driving force used for rotation of the conveyance roller 185 may be provided in the banknote process upper stage part 150-1 or the banknote process lower stage part 150-2, and the said driving force is a chain, a gear. Alternatively, it may be transmitted to the conveying roller 185 by a belt or a combination thereof. Here, in the banknote collection | recovery part 150-3 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, conveyance of a banknote is not limited to the example implement | achieved by rotation of the conveyance roller 185, For example, conveyance of a banknote is driven by the drive of a belt. It may be realized.

  The switching drive unit 186 generates a driving force used to rotate the switching blade 187 and drives the switching blade 187. Note that the switching drive unit 186 may be a solenoid, for example.

  The switching blade 187 is a switching unit that switches between conveyance of banknotes to the first banknote collection cassette 182-1 by the conveyance path 184 and conveyance of banknotes to the second banknote collection cassette 182-2 by the conveyance path 184. It has the function of. Specifically, when the switching blade 187 is rotated by the driving force generated by the switching drive unit 186 in a state where the banknote is transported to the first banknote collection cassette 182-1 by the transport path 184 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the transfer of the banknotes to the first banknote collection cassette 182-1 by the transfer path 184 is blocked by the switching blade 187. And the conveyance path 184 conveys a banknote to the 2nd banknote collection cassette 182-2. The switching blade 187 can also switch the conveyance of banknotes to the second banknote collection cassette 182-2 by the conveyance path 184 to conveyance of banknotes to the first banknote collection cassette 182-1 by the conveyance path 184. is there.

  Here, when a predetermined number of banknotes are transported after the banknote transport destination is switched by the switching blade 187, the switch blade 187 may switch the banknote transport destination. Further, when the number of banknotes stored in the banknote collection cassette 182 exceeds a threshold value, the switching blade 187 may switch the banknote transport destination.

  The switching blade 187 is disposed between the collection roller 189 of the first banknote collection cassette 182-1 and the collection roller 189 of the second banknote collection cassette 182-2. Therefore, in the banknote collection unit 150-3 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the switching blade is disposed above the collection roller of the first banknote collection cassette and the collection roller of the second banknote collection cassette. In comparison, since the vertical distance between the collection roller and the switching blade can be reduced, the size of the cash processing apparatus 100 in the height direction can be reduced. Moreover, in the banknote collection | recovery part 150-3 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, When the switching blade is arrange | positioned above the collection roller of a 1st banknote collection cassette and the collection roller of a 2nd banknote collection cassette, In comparison, since the vertical distance between the collection roller and the switching blade can be reduced, the conveyance path can be shortened. Therefore, the cash processing apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention can save space in the height direction and reduce the cost of the conveyance path.

  The joint gear 188 transmits the driving force generated by the rotational driving force generator provided in the banknote processing upper stage 150-1 or the banknote processing lower stage 150-2 to the collection roller 189. Here, in the banknote collection | recovery part 150-3 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, the quantity of the joint gear 188 is not limited to the quantity illustrated in FIG. Moreover, in the banknote collection | recovery part 150-3 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, transmission of the said driving force to the collection roller 189 is not limited to the example implement | achieved by the joint gear 188, For example, to the collection roller 189 The transmission of the driving force may be realized by a belt.

  The banknote collection cassette 182 stores banknotes sorted by the sorting unit 181. For example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the banknote collection cassette 182 includes a collection roller 189, a banknote storage space 190, and a rib 191.

  In addition, the 1st banknote collection cassette 182-1 has a function as a 1st accommodating part which accommodates a medium, and the 2nd banknote collection cassette 182-2 functions as a 2nd accommodating part which accommodates a medium. Have Moreover, the 1st banknote collection cassette 182-1 and the 2nd banknote collection cassette 182-2 are arrange | positioned at a horizontal direction.

  The collection roller 189 has a function as a bill entrance that receives bills from the transport path 184. For example, when the driving force is transmitted to the collection roller 189 by the joint gear 188, the collection roller 189 conveys the banknote sent from the conveyance path 184 to the banknote storage space 190. Further, the collection roller 189 of the first banknote collection cassette 182-1 faces the collection roller 189 of the second banknote collection cassette 182-2. Therefore, in the banknote collection | recovery part 150-3 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, compared with the case where the collection roller of a 1st banknote collection cassette does not oppose the collection roller of a 2nd banknote collection cassette, Since the distance in the horizontal direction from the switching blade can be reduced, the conveyance path can be shortened. Therefore, the cash processing apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention can reduce the cost of the transport path and save the space of the transport path.

  The bill storage space 190 stores bills conveyed by the collection roller 189.

  The rib 191 is a protrusion provided on the side surface of the banknote collection cassette 182.

  The accommodating part 183 accommodates the distribution part 181 and the banknote collection cassette 182. In addition, as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, the storage portion 183 includes a guide portion 192.

  The guide part 192 is provided on the inner side surface of the accommodating part 183, and guides the rib 191 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. In the banknote collection | recovery part 150-3 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, a rib 191 is guided to the guide part 192 provided in the inner surface of the accommodating part 183 so that a vertical movement is possible, and a banknote collection | recovery cassette is carried out. The 182 can be easily detached from the accommodating portion 183 in the vertical direction.

  As described above, in the banknote collection unit 150-3 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the first banknote collection cassette 182-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 182-2 are arranged in the horizontal direction. . Therefore, according to 1st Embodiment of this invention, it is possible to increase the quantity of the banknote which the cash processing apparatus 100 can collect | recover, without enlarging the banknote collection cassette 182 to a height direction. Therefore, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to save the space in the height direction.

<2. Second Embodiment>
The first embodiment of the present invention has been described above. Subsequently, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to particularly distinguish the first banknote collection cassette 282-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 282-2, the first banknote collection cassette 282-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 282 are used. -2 is simply referred to as a bill collection cassette 282.

  FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a specific example of the configuration of the banknote collection unit 250-3 according to the second embodiment of the present invention in a cross section along the direction in which the banknote collection cassette 282 and the sorting unit 281 are arranged. is there. FIG. 8 shows a state where the banknote collection cassette 282 is set in the banknote collection unit 250-3. As shown in FIG. 8, unlike the configuration of the banknote collection unit 150-3 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in the banknote collection unit 250-3 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the sorting unit Since 281 extends above the upper surface of the banknote collection cassette 282, it is difficult to remove the banknote collection cassette 282 set in the banknote collection section 250-3 in a direction perpendicular to the storage section 283. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 8, unlike the structure of the banknote collection | recovery part 150-3 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, the banknote collection | recovery part 250-3 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is 1st. A distance enlarging mechanism 20 for enlarging the distance between the first banknote collection cassette 282-1 and the switching blade 287 and the distance between the second banknote collection cassette 282-2 and the switching blade 287, and the first cassette stage 201-1. And a second cassette stage 201-2.

  In addition, the conveyance path 284, the conveyance roller 285, the switching drive unit 286, the switching blade 287, and the joint gear 288 in the distribution unit 281 according to the second embodiment of the present invention are the first of the present invention. Since the conveyance path 184, the conveyance roller 185, the switching drive unit 186, the switching blade 187, and the joint gear 188 in the distribution unit 181 according to the embodiment are substantially the same, description of the above configuration is omitted. Moreover, the collection | recovery roller 289 in the banknote collection cassette 282 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, and the banknote storage space 290 are the collection | recovery roller 189 in the banknote collection cassette 182 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and a banknote. Since it is substantially the same as the storage space 190, the description of the above configuration is omitted.

  The first cassette stage 201-1 and the second cassette stage 201-2 house the first banknote collection cassette 282-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 282-2, respectively. Further, the first cassette stage 201-1 and the second cassette stage 201-2 are accommodated in the accommodating portion 283 and are movable in the horizontal direction.

  In the banknote collection unit 250-3 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the distance enlarging mechanism 20 includes a link mechanism connected to the first banknote collection cassette 282-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 282-2. The link mechanism moves the first banknote collection cassette 282-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 282-2 in the horizontal direction.

  For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8, in the banknote collection unit 250-3 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the distance enlarging mechanism 20 uses the first cassette stage 201-1 to collect the first banknote. A first link 202 rotatably connected to the cassette 282-1 and a second link 203 rotatably connected to the second banknote collection cassette 282-2 via the second cassette stage 201-2. And a third link 204 having one end rotatably connected to the first link 202 and the other end rotatably connected to the second link 203, and fixed to the third link 204. A disk 205 that is rotatable in the circumferential direction, a first lever 206 that is fixed to the disk 205 and rotates the third link 204 via the disk 205, and a leaf spring 207 are provided.

  The link mechanism shown in FIG. 8 converts the rotation of the third link 204 into a horizontal linear motion of the first banknote collection cassette 282-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 282-2. Specifically, when the third link 204 is rotated by the first lever 206 in a state where the banknote collection cassette 282 shown in FIG. 8 is set in the banknote collection unit 250-3, as shown in FIG. Each of the first banknote collection cassette 282-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 282-2 moves in a direction away from the switching blade 287. In FIG. 9, since the sorting unit 281 is not positioned above the upper surface of the banknote collection cassette 282, the banknote collection cassette 282 can be detached from the storage unit 283 in the vertical direction. Note that the third link 204 is rotated by the first lever 206, so that the banknote collection cassette 282 shown in FIG. 9 can be detached from the storage unit 283 in the vertical direction. It is also possible to move the banknote collection cassette 282 from the position to the position of the banknote collection cassette 282 in a state where the banknote collection cassette 282 shown in FIG. 8 is set in the banknote collection unit 250-3.

  The leaf spring 207 biases each of the banknote collection cassettes 282 away from the switching blade 287 in a state where the banknote collection cassette 282 shown in FIG. 8 is set in the banknote collection unit 250-3. Therefore, the leaf spring 207 moves from the position of the banknote collection cassette 282 shown in FIG. 8 in a state in which the banknote collection cassette 282 shown in FIG. 9 can be detached from the accommodating portion 283 in the vertical direction. When the banknote collection cassette 282 is moved to the position of the banknote collection cassette 282 in the state where the banknote collection unit 250-3 is set, the movement speed of the banknote collection cassette 282 is reduced to reduce the movement speed of the banknote collection cassette 282. It is possible to reduce the impact. The leaf spring 207 is an example of an urging member. For example, the leaf spring 207 may be replaced with a spring or rubber.

  As described above, in the banknote collection unit 250-3 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal movement of the banknote collection cassette 282 is realized by the link mechanism. Therefore, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is difficult to remove the banknote collection cassette 282 in the vertical direction with respect to the storage section 283 in a state where the banknote collection cassette 282 is set in the banknote collection section 250-3. Even in some cases, the bill collection cassette 282 can be attached to and detached from the storage portion 283 by moving the bill collection cassette 282 in the horizontal direction. Therefore, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to facilitate the attachment / detachment of the banknote collection cassette 282 with respect to the accommodating portion 283.

  In addition, the link mechanism in the banknote collection part 250-3 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is not limited to the link mechanism which consists of three links, For example, even if it is a link mechanism which consists of four or more links Good.

(First modification)
In the above description, the example in which the distance enlarging mechanism includes the link mechanism has been described. However, the configuration of the distance enlarging mechanism is not limited to the configuration including the link mechanism. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the banknote collection | recovery part 350-3 concerning a 1st modification is demonstrated. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to particularly distinguish the first banknote collection cassette 382-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 382-2, the first banknote collection cassette 382-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 382 are used. -2 is simply referred to as a bill collection cassette 382.

  FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a specific example of the configuration of the banknote collection unit 350-3 according to the first modification in the cross section along the direction in which the banknote collection cassette 382 and the sorting unit 381 are arranged. FIG. 10 shows a state where the banknote collection cassette 382 is set in the banknote collection unit 350-3. Similar to the banknote collection unit 250-3 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in the banknote collection unit 350-3 according to the first modified example, the sorting unit 381 extends above the upper surface of the banknote collection cassette 382. For this reason, it is difficult to remove the banknote collection cassette 382 in the vertical direction with respect to the storage section 383 in a state where the banknote collection section 350-3 is set. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 10, the structure of the banknote collection | recovery part 250-3 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention and the structure of the banknote collection | recovery part 350-3 which concerns on a 1st modification are distance expansion mechanisms. The configuration of is different.

  In addition, the distribution part 381, the banknote collection cassette 382, and the accommodating part 383 in the banknote collection part 350-3 which concerns on a 1st modification are the banknote collection part 250-3 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. Since the distribution unit 281, the bill collection cassette 282, and the storage unit 283 are substantially the same, description of the above configuration is omitted. Further, the conveyance path 384, the conveyance roller 385, the switching drive unit 386, the switching blade 387, and the joint gear 388 in the distribution unit 381 according to the first modification are included in the second embodiment of the present invention. Since the conveyance path 284, the conveyance roller 285, the switching drive unit 286, the switching blade 287, and the joint gear 288 in the sorting unit 281 are substantially the same, description of the above configuration is omitted. Further, the collection roller 389 and the bill storage space 390 in the bill collection cassette 382 according to the first modification are the collection roller 289 and the bill storage space 290 in the bill collection cassette 282 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. And the description of the above configuration is omitted.

  The banknote collection unit 350-3 according to the first modification increases the distance between the first banknote collection cassette 382-1 and the switching blade 387 and the distance between the second banknote collection cassette 382-2 and the switching blade 387. The distance expansion mechanism 30 is provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, in the banknote collection unit 350-3 according to the first modification, the distance enlarging mechanism 30 replaces the first banknote collection cassette 382-1 with the first cassette stage 301-1. The first urging member 301 that urges away from the switching blade 387 via the second cassette stage 301-2 and the first urging member 301 that urges away from the switching blade 387 via the second cassette stage 301-2. A second urging member 302 that urges, a first locking member 303 that locks the first banknote collection cassette 382-1 being urged by the first urging member 301, and a second A second locking member 304 for locking the second banknote collection cassette 382-2 in a state of being biased by the biasing member 302, and a protruding shape formed on the first cassette stage 301-1. First cover Stop portion 305, projecting second locked portion 306 formed on second cassette stage 301-2, second lever 307, first urging member 301 and second urging force A biasing member fixing portion 308 connected to the member 302 and fixed to the housing portion 383. The first urging member 301 and the second urging member 302 may be springs or rubber.

  The first locking member 303 includes a first rotating shaft 309. The position of the first rotation shaft 309 is fixed with respect to the housing portion 383. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a locking portion that locks the first locked portion 305 is formed at one end of the first locking member 303. Therefore, the first locking member 303 locks the first banknote collection cassette 382-1 being biased by the first biasing member 301 via the first cassette stage 301-1. Is possible. On the other hand, the other end of the first locking member 303 is connected to the second lever 307.

  The second locking member 304 includes a second rotating shaft 310. The position of the second rotating shaft 310 is fixed with respect to the housing portion 383. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a locking portion for locking the second locked portion 306 is formed at one end of the second locking member 304. Therefore, the second locking member 304 locks the second banknote collection cassette 382-2 that is being urged by the second urging member 302 via the second cassette stage 301-2. Is possible. On the other hand, the other end of the second locking member 304 is connected to the second lever 307.

  The second lever 307 has a first locking member 303 and a second locking in a direction to release the locking state with the first banknote recovery cassette 382-1 and the second banknote recovery cassette 382-2. The member 304 can be rotated. Specifically, when the second lever 307 moves vertically downward in the state in which the banknote collection cassette 382 shown in FIG. 10 is set in the banknote collection unit 350-3, the first locking member 303 is moved. And the second locking member 304 rotate around the first rotating shaft 309 and the second rotating shaft 310, respectively. Each of the locking portions formed at one end of the first locking member 303 and one end of the second locking member 304 by the rotation, and the first locked portion 305 and the second locked portion 306 When the locked state is released, the first banknote collection cassette 382-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 382-2 are moved away from the switching blade 387 as shown in FIG. In FIG. 11, since the sorting unit 381 is not located above the upper surface of the banknote collection cassette 382, the banknote collection cassette 382 can be detached from the storage unit 383 in the vertical direction.

  As described above, in the banknote collection unit 350-3 according to the first modification, the horizontal movement of the banknote collection cassette 382 is realized by the biasing member and the locking member. Therefore, according to the first modified example, it is difficult to remove the banknote collection cassette 382 in the vertical direction with respect to the housing section 383 in a state where the banknote collection cassette 382 is set in the banknote collection section 350-3. Even in such a case, the bill collection cassette 382 can be attached to and detached from the storage portion 383 by moving the bill collection cassette 382 in the horizontal direction. Therefore, according to the first modification, it is possible to facilitate the detachment of the banknote collection cassette 382 with respect to the housing portion 383.

<3. Third Embodiment>
The second embodiment of the present invention has been described above. Subsequently, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to particularly distinguish the first banknote collection cassette 482-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 482-2, the first banknote collection cassette 482-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 482 are used. -2 is simply referred to as a bill collection cassette 482. In addition, when there is no need to particularly distinguish the sorting unit upper part 481-1 and the sorting unit lower part 481-2, the sorting unit upper part 481-1 and the sorting unit lower part 481-2 are simply connected to the sorting unit 481. Collectively.

  FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a specific example of the configuration of the banknote collection unit 450-3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention in a cross section along the direction in which the banknote collection cassette 482 and the sorting unit 481 are arranged. is there. FIG. 12 shows a state where the sorting unit upper part 481-1 and the sorting unit lower part 481-2 are coupled. Similarly to the banknote collection unit 250-3 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in the banknote collection unit 450-3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the sorting unit upper part 481-1 is a banknote collection cassette 482. The banknote collection cassette 482 set in the banknote collection unit 450-3 in a state where the sorting unit upper part 481-1 and the sorting unit lower part 481-2 are coupled is extended. It is difficult to remove the container 483 in the vertical direction. Further, unlike the configuration of the banknote collection unit 250-3 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in the configuration of the banknote collection unit 450-3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the sorting unit upper part 481-1. And the sorting unit lower part 481-2 can be separated. Moreover, the banknote collection | recovery part 450-3 which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention is provided with the separation mechanism 40 which separates the distribution part upper part 481-1 and the distribution part lower part 481-2.

  In addition, the banknote collection | recovery cassette 482 and the accommodating part 483 in the banknote collection | recovery part 450-3 which concern on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention are banknote collection | recovery in the banknote collection | recovery part 250-3 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. Since the cassette 282 and the accommodating portion 283 are substantially the same, the description of the above configuration is omitted. Further, the conveyance path 484, the conveyance roller 485, the switching drive unit 486, the switching blade 487, and the joint gear 488 in the distribution unit 481 according to the third embodiment of the present invention are the second of the present invention. Since the conveyance path 284, the conveyance roller 285, the switching drive unit 286, the switching blade 287, and the joint gear 288 in the distribution unit 281 according to the embodiment are substantially the same, description of the above configuration is omitted. Moreover, the collection roller 489 and the banknote storage space 490 in the banknote collection cassette 482 according to the third embodiment of the present invention are the collection roller 289 and the banknote in the banknote collection cassette 282 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Since it is substantially the same as the storage space 290, the description of the above configuration is omitted.

  In the banknote collection unit 450-3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the separation mechanism 40 includes a pantograph mechanism having one end connected to the sorting unit upper part 481-1.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12, in the banknote collection unit 450-3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the separation mechanism 40 is arranged in an X shape and can be rotated with respect to the third rotation shaft 403. The first arm 401 and the second arm 402 connected via the first arm 401, the first support portion 404 that supports one end of the first arm 401 movably in the horizontal direction, and one end of the second arm 402 And a second support portion 405 that supports the movably in the horizontal direction. For example, in FIG. 12, the first support portion 404 and the second support portion 405 have a horizontally long groove shape, and are provided on the side surface of the distributing portion lower portion 481-2, the inner side surface of the accommodating portion 483, and the like. .

  The other end of the first arm 401 is connected to the sorting unit upper portion 481-1 so as to be movable in the horizontal direction, and the other end of the second arm 402 is movable to the sorting unit upper portion 481-1 in the horizontal direction. Connected to For example, in FIG. 12, the distribution unit upper part 481-1 includes a third support part 406 and a fourth support part 407 having a horizontally long groove shape, and the third support part 406 and the fourth support part. Reference numerals 407 respectively support the other end of the first arm 401 and the other end of the second arm 402 so as to be movable in the horizontal direction.

  Note that the banknote collection unit 450-3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention may include a lock lever 408. The lock lever 408 fixes the sorting unit upper part 481-1 in a state where the sorting unit upper part 481-1 and the sorting unit lower part 481-2 shown in FIG. For example, the lock lever 408 can be rotated, and by fixing the lock lever 408, the sorting unit upper part 481-1 can be released from being fixed.

  The pantograph mechanism shown in FIG. 12 can move the distribution unit upper part 481-1 in the vertical direction. Specifically, in the state where the distribution unit upper part 481-1 and the distribution unit lower part 481-2 shown in FIG. 12 are coupled, the fixing of the distribution unit upper part 481-1 by the lock lever 408 is released. When the first arm 401 and the second arm 402 rotate about the third rotation shaft 403, the other end of the first arm 401 supported by the third support portion 406 and the fourth support portion 407 are provided. The other end of the second arm 402 supported by the head rises. And as shown in FIG. 13, the distribution part upper part 481-1 and the distribution part lower part 481-2 isolate | separate, and the distribution part upper part 481-1 raises. In FIG. 13, compared with the state where the sorting unit upper part 481-1 and the sorting unit lower part 481-2 shown in FIG. 12 are coupled, the bill collection cassette 482 and the sorting unit upper part 481-1 are connected. Since the interval is widened, it is possible to detach the banknote collection cassette 482 with respect to the accommodating portion 483 in the vertical direction.

  As described above, in the banknote collection unit 450-3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the vertical movement of the sorting unit upper part 481-1 is realized by the pantograph mechanism. Therefore, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the banknote collection cassette 482 is placed in the vertical direction with respect to the storage unit 483 in a state where the sorting unit upper part 481-1 and the sorting unit lower part 481-2 are coupled. Even when it is difficult to remove, the banknote collection cassette 482 can be detached from the accommodating portion 483 by separating the sorting portion upper portion 481-1 and the sorting portion lower portion 481-2. is there. Therefore, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to facilitate the attachment / detachment of the banknote collection cassette 482 with respect to the accommodating portion 483.

  By the way, the banknote collection | recovery part 250-3 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention implement | achieves easy removal of the banknote collection | recovery cassette 282 with respect to the accommodating part 283 by making the banknote collection | recovery cassette 282 movable in a horizontal direction. . Therefore, in the banknote collection | recovery part 250-3 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, it is necessary to enlarge the dimension of the horizontal direction of the length accommodating part 283 equivalent to the distance which the banknote collection | recovery cassette 282 moves to a horizontal direction. . On the other hand, the banknote collection unit 450-3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention facilitates the detachment of the banknote collection cassette 482 with respect to the storage unit 483 by making the sorting unit upper part 481-1 movable in the vertical direction. To realize. Therefore, compared with the banknote collection unit 250-3 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the banknote collection unit 450-3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention can save space in the horizontal direction. Is possible.

  In addition, the pantograph mechanism in the banknote collection unit 450-3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the pantograph mechanism including two arms, and may be, for example, a pantograph mechanism including four or more arms. Good.

(Second modification)
Although the example in which the separation mechanism includes the pantograph mechanism has been described above, the configuration of the separation mechanism is not limited to the configuration including the pantograph mechanism. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the banknote collection | recovery part 550-3 concerning a 2nd modification is demonstrated. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the first banknote collection cassette 582-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 582-2, the first banknote collection cassette 582-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 582 are used. -2 is simply referred to as a bill collection cassette 582. In addition, when there is no need to particularly distinguish the sorting unit upper part 581-1 and the sorting unit lower part 581-2, the sorting unit upper part 581-1 and the sorting unit lower part 581-2 are simply replaced with the sorting unit 581. Collectively.

  FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing a specific example of the configuration of the banknote collection unit 550-3 according to the second modification of the present invention. Specifically, the diagram on the right side of FIG. 14 shows the configuration of the banknote collection unit 550-3 according to the second modification of the present invention in a cross section along the direction in which the banknote collection cassette 582 and the sorting unit 581 are arranged. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a specific example of the banknote collection unit according to the second modification of the present invention in a cross section perpendicular to the direction in which the banknote collection cassette 582 and the sorting unit 581 are arranged. It is sectional drawing which shows the specific example of a structure of 550-3. FIG. 14 shows a state where the sorting unit upper part 581-1 and the sorting unit lower part 581-2 are coupled. Similarly to the banknote collection unit 450-3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, in the banknote collection unit 550-3 according to the second modification, the sorting unit upper part 581-1 is the upper surface of the banknote collection cassette 582. Since the upper part 581-1 and the lower part 581-2 are combined with each other, the banknote collecting cassette 582 set in the banknote collecting part 550-3 is accommodated in the housing part 583. However, it is difficult to remove in the vertical direction. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 14, the structure of the banknote collection | recovery part 450-3 which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention and the structure of the banknote collection | recovery part 550-3 which concerns on a 2nd modification are a separation mechanism. Different.

  In addition, the distribution part 581 in the banknote collection | recovery part 550-3 which concerns on a 2nd modification, the banknote collection | recovery cassette 582, and the accommodating part 583 are the banknote collection | recovery parts 450-3 which concern on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. Since the sorting unit 481, the banknote collection cassette 482, and the storage unit 483 are substantially the same, description of the above configuration is omitted. In addition, the conveyance path 584, the conveyance roller 585, the switching drive unit 586, the switching blade 587, and the joint gear 588 in the distribution unit 581 according to the second modification are included in the third embodiment of the present invention. Since the conveyance path 484, the conveyance roller 485, the switching drive unit 486, the switching blade 487, and the joint gear 488 in the sorting unit 481 are substantially the same, description of the above configuration is omitted. Further, the collection roller 589 and the bill storage space 590 in the bill collection cassette 582 according to the second modification are the collection roller 489 and the bill storage space 490 in the bill collection cassette 482 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. And the description of the above configuration is omitted.

  In the banknote collection unit 550-3 according to the second modification, the separation mechanism includes a fourth rotation shaft 501 that rotates the sorting unit upper part 581-1. Moreover, the direction of the 4th rotating shaft 501 is parallel to the direction where the 1st banknote collection cassette 582-1 and the 2nd banknote collection cassette 582-2 are arrange | positioned. For example, the fourth rotation shaft 501 is fixed to the housing portion 583.

  When the sorting unit upper part 581-1 and the sorting unit lower part 581-2 shown in FIG. 14 are coupled to each other, the sorting unit upper part 581-1 rotates around the fourth rotation shaft 501. As shown in FIG. 15, the sorting unit upper part 581-1 and the sorting unit lower part 581-2 are separated, and the sorting unit upper part 581-1 is separated from the sorting unit lower part 581-2. In FIG. 15, since the sorting unit upper part 581-1 is not located above the upper surface of the banknote collection cassette 582, the banknote collection cassette 582 can be attached to and detached from the storage unit 583 in the vertical direction.

  As described above, in the banknote collection unit 550-3 according to the second modification, the separation between the sorting unit upper part 581-1 and the sorting unit lower part 581-2 is realized by the fourth rotating shaft 501. . Therefore, according to the second modification, the banknote collection cassette 582 can be removed in the vertical direction with respect to the storage portion 583 in a state where the sorting unit upper part 581-1 and the sorting unit lower part 581-2 are coupled. Even if it is difficult, the banknote collection cassette 582 can be detached from the accommodating portion 583 by separating the sorting portion upper portion 581-1 and the sorting portion lower portion 581-2. Therefore, according to the second modification, it is possible to facilitate attachment / detachment of the banknote collection cassette 582 with respect to the accommodating portion 583.

<4. Fourth Embodiment>
Heretofore, the third embodiment of the present invention has been described. Subsequently, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the first banknote collection cassette 682-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 682-2, the first banknote collection cassette 682-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 682 are used. -2 is simply referred to as a bill collection cassette 682.

  FIG. 16: is sectional drawing which shows the specific example of a structure of the banknote collection part 650-3 which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention in the cross section along the direction where the banknote collection cassette 682 and the distribution part 681 are arrange | positioned. is there. In FIG. 16, the banknote collection | recovery part 650-3 which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention is provided with the switching drive force production | generation part 686 which produces | generates the drive force which makes the switching blade 687 be. Moreover, in FIG. 16, unlike the structure of the banknote collection | recovery part 150-3 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, in the banknote collection | recovery part 650-3 which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention, the distribution part 681 is It is connected with the 1st bill collection cassette 682-1 and the 2nd bill collection cassette 682-2, and the distribution part 681, the 1st bill collection cassette 682-1, the 2nd bill collection cassette 682-2, , Forms a unit 601 that can be attached to and detached from the housing portion 683, and the switching driving force generation portion 686 is provided outside the unit 601.

  In addition, since the accommodating part 683 which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention is substantially the same as the accommodating part 183 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, description about the said structure is abbreviate | omitted. Further, the conveyance path 684, the conveyance roller 685, and the switching blade 687 in the distribution unit 681 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention are the conveyance path in the distribution unit 181 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Since 184, the conveying roller 185, and the switching blade 187 are substantially the same, the description of the above configuration is omitted. Further, the collection roller 689 and the banknote storage space 690 in the banknote collection cassette 682 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention are the collection roller 189 and the banknote in the banknote collection cassette 182 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Since it is substantially the same as the storage space 190, the description of the above configuration is omitted.

  In the banknote collection unit 650-3 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the switching blade 687 is driven by the driving force generated by the switching driving force generation unit 686 provided outside the unit 601. Therefore, the switching blade 687 can switch between the conveyance of banknotes to the first banknote collection cassette 682-1 by the conveyance path 684 and the conveyance of banknotes to the second banknote collection cassette 682-2 by the conveyance path 684. is there.

  For example, in FIG. 16, the switching driving force generation unit 686 generates a driving force in the straight direction, the fourth link 602 is rotatably connected to the switching driving force generation unit 686, and one end of the third lever 603 is connected to the first lever 603. The other end of the third lever 603 is fixed to the switching blade 687. The fourth link 602 includes a fifth rotating shaft 604, and the position of the fifth rotating shaft 604 is fixed with respect to the switching blade 687.

  In the state where the banknote is transported to the first banknote collection cassette 682-1 by the transport path 684 shown in FIG. 16, the driving force in the straight direction generated by the switching driving force generation unit 686 is the fourth link 602. When the switching blade 687 is rotated by being transmitted to the switching blade 687 as a driving force in the rotational direction via the third lever 603, the first banknote collection by the transfer path 684 is performed by the switching blade 687 as shown in FIG. The conveyance of banknotes to the cassette 682-1 is blocked. And the conveyance path 684 conveys a banknote to the 2nd banknote collection cassette 682-2. The switching blade 687 can also switch the conveyance of banknotes to the second banknote collection cassette 682-2 by the conveyance path 684 to conveyance of banknotes to the first banknote collection cassette 682-1 by the conveyance path 684. is there.

  As described above, in the banknote collection unit 650-3 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the sorting unit 681 is connected to the first banknote collection cassette 682-1 and the second banknote collection cassette 682-2. The sorting unit 681, the first banknote collection cassette 682-1, and the second banknote collection cassette 682-2 form a unit 601 that can be attached to and detached from the storage unit 683. Here, the cash collection worker collects the unit 601 in order to collect banknotes. Therefore, the total weight of the unit 601 affects the work load of the cash collection worker. In the banknote collection unit 650-3 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, since the switching driving force generation unit 686 is provided outside the unit 601, the unit is compared with the case where the switching driving force generation unit is included in the unit. The total weight of 601 can be reduced. Therefore, according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the work burden on the cash collection worker.

  In addition, in the banknote collection | recovery part 650-3 which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention, the drive force which the switching drive force production | generation part 686 produces | generates is not limited to the drive force of a straight advance direction, It is a drive force of a rotation direction. Also good. Further, the mechanism for transmitting the driving force generated by the switching driving force generation unit 686 to the switching blade 687 is not limited to the link mechanism, and may be a chain mechanism, a belt mechanism, a gear mechanism, or a combination thereof.

<5. Conclusion>
As described above, in the banknote collection unit according to each embodiment of the present invention, the first banknote collection cassette and the second banknote collection cassette are arranged in the horizontal direction. Therefore, according to each embodiment of this invention, it is possible to increase the quantity of the banknote which a cash processing apparatus can collect | recover, without enlarging a banknote collection cassette to a height direction. Therefore, according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to save the space in the height direction.

  Moreover, in the banknote collection | recovery part which concerns on each embodiment of this invention, a switching blade is arrange | positioned between the collection roller of a 1st banknote collection cassette, and the collection roller of a 2nd banknote collection cassette. Therefore, the size in the height direction of the cash processing apparatus and the length of the transport path are hardly affected by the vertical distance between the collection roller of the banknote collection cassette and the switching blade. Therefore, the cash processing apparatus according to each embodiment of the present invention can save space in the height direction and reduce the cost of the conveyance path.

  Moreover, in the banknote collection part which concerns on each embodiment of this invention, the collection | recovery roller of a 1st banknote collection cassette opposes the collection roller of a 2nd banknote collection cassette. Therefore, the conveyance path is not easily affected by the horizontal distance between the collection roller of the second banknote collection cassette and the switching blade. Therefore, the cash processing apparatus according to each embodiment of the present invention can reduce the cost of the transport path and save the space of the transport path.

  Moreover, in the banknote collection part which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, the horizontal movement of a banknote collection cassette is implement | achieved by the link mechanism. Therefore, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, even when it is difficult to remove the banknote collection cassette in the direction perpendicular to the storage section in a state where the banknote collection cassette is set in the banknote collection section. By moving the banknote collection cassette in the horizontal direction, it is possible to detach the banknote collection cassette from the storage unit. Therefore, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to facilitate the attachment / detachment of the banknote collection cassette with respect to the accommodating portion.

  Moreover, in the banknote collection part which concerns on a 1st modification, the horizontal movement of a banknote collection cassette is implement | achieved by the biasing member and the latching member. Therefore, according to the first modification, even when it is difficult to remove the banknote collection cassette in the direction perpendicular to the housing section in a state where the banknote collection cassette is set in the banknote collection section, the banknote collection is performed. By moving the cassette in the horizontal direction, it is possible to detach the banknote collection cassette from the storage unit. Therefore, according to the first modified example, it is possible to facilitate the detachment of the banknote collection cassette with respect to the accommodating portion.

  Moreover, in the banknote collection part which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, the vertical movement of the distribution part upper part is implement | achieved by the pantograph mechanism. Therefore, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, it is difficult to remove the banknote collection cassette in the vertical direction with respect to the storage portion in a state where the sorting unit upper part and the sorting unit lower part are coupled. Even if it exists, it is possible to detach | demount a banknote collection | recovery cassette with respect to an accommodating part by separating the distribution part upper part and the distribution part lower part. Therefore, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to facilitate the attachment / detachment of the banknote collection cassette with respect to the accommodating portion.

  Moreover, in the banknote collection | recovery part which concerns on a 2nd modification, the separation of a sorting part upper part and a sorting part lower part is implement | achieved by the rotating shaft. Therefore, according to the second modification, even when it is difficult to remove the banknote collection cassette in the vertical direction with respect to the housing portion in a state where the upper portion of the sorting portion and the lower portion of the sorting portion are coupled. The banknote collection cassette can be attached to and detached from the storage unit by separating the upper part of the sorting part and the lower part of the sorting part. Therefore, according to the second modification, it is possible to facilitate the detachment of the banknote collection cassette with respect to the accommodating portion.

  Moreover, in the banknote collection part which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention, a distribution part is connected with a 1st banknote collection cassette and a 2nd banknote collection cassette, and a distribution part, a 1st banknote collection cassette, When the second banknote collection cassette forms a unit that can be attached to and detached from the storage unit, the cash collection worker collects the unit in order to collect banknotes. Therefore, the total weight of the unit affects the work load of the cash collection worker. In the banknote collection unit according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, since the switching driving force generation unit is provided outside the unit, the total weight of the unit is lighter than when the switching driving force generation unit is included in the unit. Can be Therefore, according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the work burden on the cash collection worker.

  Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is obvious that a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can come up with various changes or modifications within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims. Of course, it is understood that these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

100 cash processing apparatus 150 banknote processing unit 150-1 banknote processing upper stage unit 150-2 banknote processing lower stage unit 150-3, 250-3, 350-3, 450-3, 550-3, 650-3 banknote recovery unit 181, 281, 381, 481, 581, 681 Sorting unit 182, 282, 382, 482, 582, 682 Banknote collection cassette 182-1, 282-1, 382-1, 482-1, 582-1, 682-1 1 banknote collection cassette 182-2, 282-2, 382-2, 482-2, 582-2, 682-2 Second banknote collection cassette 183, 283, 383, 483, 583, 683 storage unit 184, 284 , 384, 484, 584, 684 Conveying path 185, 285, 385, 485, 585, 685 Conveying rollers 186, 286, 386, 486, 586 Switching drive units 187, 287, 387, 487, 587, 687 Switching blades 188, 288, 388, 488, 588 Joint gears 189, 289, 389, 489, 589, 689 Recovery rollers 190, 290, 390, 490, 590, 690 Bill storage space 191 Rib 192 Guide portion 201-1, 301-1 First cassette stage 201-2, 301-2 Second cassette stage 202 First link 203 Second link 204 Third link 205 Disc 206 first lever 207 leaf spring 301 first biasing member 302 second biasing member 303 first locking member 304 second locking member 305 first locked portion 306 second locked Stop portion 307 Second lever 308 Energizing member fixing portion 309 First rotating shaft 310 Second rotating shaft 401 First arm 402 Second arm 403 Third rotating shaft 404 First support portion 405 Second support portion 406 Third support portion 407 Fourth support portion 408 Lock levers 481-1, 581-1 Upper portion of the distribution portion 481-2, 581-2 Distributing unit lower part 501 4th rotating shaft 601 unit 602 4th link 603 3rd lever 604 5th rotating shaft 686 switching driving force generating unit

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A first storage section and a second storage section for storing a medium;
A first housing portion for housing the first housing portion and a second housing portion for housing the second housing portion;
A transport path for transporting the medium to the first storage unit or the second storage unit;
A switching unit having a switching blade that switches between transport of the medium to the first storage unit by the transport path and transport of the medium to the second storage unit by the transport path;
With
The first storage part and the second storage part are arranged in a horizontal direction,
The first storage unit includes a first medium inlet that receives the medium from the transport path,
The second storage unit includes a second medium inlet that receives the medium from the conveyance path,
The first medium inlet is opposite the second medium inlet;
The switching unit is disposed between the first medium inlet and the second medium inlet;
The distance between the first storage unit and the switching blade and the distance between the second storage unit and the switching blade are increased to move the first storage unit away from the switching unit in the horizontal direction and the second. Further comprising a distance expansion mechanism for horizontally moving the storage part away from the switching part,
The first storage portion and the second storage portion are removable in a direction perpendicular to the first storage portion and the second storage portion, respectively.
A distribution unit including the conveyance path and the switching unit;
In a state where the first storage unit and the second storage unit are set, a part of the sorting unit is located above the upper surfaces of the first storage unit and the second storage unit. ,
In the state where the first storage unit and the second storage unit are set, the distance enlarging mechanism moves the first storage unit and the second storage unit to the first storage unit and the second storage unit. Away from the switching unit in a horizontal direction to a position where the distribution unit is no longer located above the upper surface of the storage unit of 2.
Media processing device. The distance enlarging mechanism includes a link mechanism connected to the first storage unit and the second storage unit,
The link mechanism moves the first storage unit and the second storage unit in a horizontal direction.
The medium processing apparatus according to claim 1. The link mechanism is
A first link rotatably connected to the first storage portion; a second link rotatably connected to the second storage portion; and one end rotatably connected to the first link. And the other end comprises a third link rotatably connected to the second link,
Converting the rotation of the third link into a horizontal linear motion of the first storage portion and the second storage portion;
The distance expanding mechanism includes a first lever that rotates the third link.
The medium processing apparatus according to claim 2. The distance enlarging mechanism is
A first urging member that urges the first storage unit to move away from the switching unit in a horizontal direction;
A second biasing member that biases the second storage portion away from the switching portion in the horizontal direction;
A first locking member for locking the first storage portion in a state of being biased by the first biasing member;
A second locking member for locking the second storage portion in a state of being biased by the second biasing member;
Comprising
The medium processing apparatus according to claim 1. The distance enlarging mechanism rotates the first locking member and the second locking member in a direction to release the locked state with the first storage portion and the second storage portion. With the lever
The medium processing apparatus according to claim 4. A first storage section and a second storage section for storing a medium;
A transport path for transporting the medium to the first storage unit or the second storage unit;
A switching unit that switches between transport of the medium to the first storage unit by the transport path and transport of the medium to the second storage unit by the transport path;
With
The first storage part and the second storage part are arranged in a horizontal direction,
The first storage unit includes a first medium inlet that receives the medium from the transport path,
The second storage unit includes a second medium inlet that receives the medium from the conveyance path,
The first medium inlet is opposite the second medium inlet;
The switching unit is disposed between the first medium inlet and the second medium inlet;
A sorting unit comprising the transport path and the switching unit;
A driving force generator for generating a driving force for driving the switching unit;
Further comprising
The distribution unit is connected to the first storage unit and the second storage unit,
The distribution unit, the first storage unit, and the second storage unit form a detachable unit,
The driving force generator is provided outside the unit;
Media processing device.

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