JPH04111661U - Printing device for coupon tickets - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The main feature of this invention is to automatically print today's date and the expiry date for a predetermined period of time on the coupon ticket. [Configuration] The printing device for coupon tickets according to this invention includes a clock 46 having a calendar function, and a clock 46 having a calendar function.
A calculation unit 40 calculates the expiry date three months from now based on today's date information from . , a printer 12 that prints the expiry date calculated by the calculation unit 40, and a stopper member 32 that defines the insertion position of the coupon ticket. It is characterized in that the printing operation is started when the ticket is returned a predetermined distance from the insertion position.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This idea is to automatically print the issue date and expiration date on the coupon ticket. This invention relates to a printing device for coupon tickets.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Traditionally, in public transportation, apart from a commuter pass, it is possible to repeatedly ride the same section. Coupon tickets are available for the convenience of those who drive. This coupon is usually , as shown in the figure, is located at the top and contains certain precautions, issue date, issue station name, etc. The last ticket written (ticket 11) and the order below this final ticket that can be cut out. It is made up of a number 10 ticket to a number 1 ticket that are arranged in succession. i.e. first used The configuration is such that the first ticket to be played is at the lowest position. Each ticket has a The vehicle section will be displayed, along with the expiration date set a predetermined period after the issue date. It is set as shown. With conventional coupon tickets, both sections of the ride are Even if it is a regular ticket with the station names on both ends printed in advance, it will be issued for the name of one station in the boarding section. Even if it is a supplementary ticket printed only at the station, the expiry date of the coupon is the same as the time of sale. , it is set to be displayed in the form of a stamp or the like stamped by a station staff member.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, when selling one coupon ticket, the station staff sells a total of 11 ticket pieces. The expiration date must be stamped on each stamp, and the location of each stamp must be specified in detail. Therefore, the workability is extremely poor. Also, what are these expiration dates? Separately, the date of issue must be stamped on the final ticket; therefore, in order to stamp the date of issue, Two types of stamps are available: a stamp for affixing the expiry date, and a stamp for stamping the expiry date. It is possible to make a mistake when stamping, so be sure to double check before stamping. In this respect as well, the workability is poor, such as the need for recognition. Furthermore, this The purchaser was kept waiting while the stamp was being stamped.Is this an improvement in service? There is also a strong desire to improve the efficiency of this stamping work.

0004 In addition, for example, in JR, this expiration date is the issue date, that is, today's date. Since the deadline is set to be one day before three months from the date of the stamp date, the station staff in charge will be the first in the morning to stamp the stamp. I am trying to set the date stamp to be 3 months ahead of today's date and 1 day ahead. But long Therefore, such an expiration date setting is valid for a communication that has a corresponding date three months in the future. There is no problem in the normal case, but if it does not exist, it will be different from the normal case. special considerations have to be applied, which is very cumbersome, and what is more, There is a risk that the date may be set incorrectly, and improvements are strongly requested. That is, for example, issuing If the date (today's date) is November 20th, the corresponding day 3 months ahead is February 20th. Therefore, the expiration date is February 19th, but if the issue date is November 30th, is one in which February 30th, which corresponds to three months ahead, does not exist. In this way, 3 or If there is no corresponding date in the next month, the last day of the month, February 28th ( However, if it is not a leap year), the day corresponds to three months ahead, and the 1st day of this last day The expiration date must be set to February 27th. This way However, setting the expiration date is extremely troublesome.

[0005] This idea was created in view of the problems mentioned above, and the purpose of this idea was to The expiration date can be set automatically, and the expiration date that has been set can be set automatically. To provide a printing device for coupon tickets that can automatically and reliably print That's true.

[0006]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the printing device for coupon tickets related to this invention is A clock with a digital function and today's date information from the clock The calculation unit that calculates the expiry date of the period ahead and the today's date in the specified position on the coupon ticket. Along with printing, the expiry date calculated by the calculation unit is also printed at a predetermined position on each divided piece of the coupon. and a printer that prints each expiry date, and the printer determines the insertion position of the coupon ticket. Equipped with a specified stopper member, once the coupon is placed in the insertion position in response to a printing start command, It is characterized in that the printing operation is started after the printer has moved back a predetermined distance.

[0007] Further, in the printing device for a coupon ticket according to the present invention, the coupon ticket may include at least one There are two types of tickets: regular tickets and supplementary tickets.The return distance of the above-mentioned coupons is It is characterized by being stipulated separately.

[0008]

[Effect]

As mentioned above, by configuring means to solve problems, station staff can without any calculation and therefore without any mistake in setting the expiration date. , will be printed accurately on the ticket. Also, once the coupon is inserted into the insertion position, After the printer has been moved, the printing operation begins after the printer is returned a predetermined distance based on the print start command. will be started. As a result, the printing position is accurately defined at a predetermined position. It happens.

[0009]

【Example】

Below, the configuration of one embodiment of the printing device for coupon tickets related to this invention is shown in Figs. This will be explained in detail with reference to the figure. As shown in FIG. 1, the ticket printing device 10 of this embodiment prints the issue date on the ticket. Printer 1 for printing today's date and the expiration date of this coupon ticket. 2, and a control device 14 for controlling printing operations in this printer 12. It is roughly structured.

0010 This printer 12 has a well-known configuration, and a detailed explanation thereof will be omitted. To explain the general structure, as shown in FIG. 1, a ticket feeding surface 16a is defined on the top surface. The printer main body 16 and the ticket feeding surface 16a shown by the arrow parallel to each other with an interval slightly wider than the width of the ticket. A pair of guide members 18a, 18b attached to the ticket feeding surface 16a a printing mechanism 20 that is disposed above the rear side of the ticket booklet and performs the actual printing operation on the coupon ticket; , with the ticket moved to the pair of guide members 18a and 18b, on the near side in the figure. From the conveyance mechanism 22 (shown in FIG. 2) that conveys the material so as to pass through it toward the back side. It is configured. Here, the printing mechanism 20 prints alphanumeric characters using a printing ribbon. A well-known configuration is adopted.

[0011] Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the transport mechanism 22 is formed in the middle of the feeding surface 16a. A conveyance roller 24 supported vertically movably through the opening 16b, and this conveyance roller A drive motor 26 for rotationally driving the transport roller 24 and a drive motor 26 for rotating the transport roller 24 in the vertical direction. A vertical drive mechanism 28 that moves along the transport roller 24, and a fixed The conveyor is rotatably attached to the position and biased upward by the vertical drive mechanism 28. It comes into rolling contact with the roller 24, holds the coupon ticket between them, and rotates the conveyor roller 24. Accordingly, from a platen roller 30 for conveying the coupon ticket along the conveyance direction It is configured. Note that this vertical drive mechanism 28 is in a normal state, The conveyance roller 24 is moved to the release position where the conveyance roller 24 is spaced downward from the platen roller 30. is set. As a result, the tickets are separated from each other by manual feeding by the operator. The tip of the platen roller 30 passes between the conveyor roller 24 and the platen roller 30. This means that it can be inserted into the printer 12.

A stopper member 32 is disposed on the feeding surface 16a a predetermined distance L ₀ in front of the printing position of the printing mechanism 20. This stopper member 32 protrudes above the feeding surface 16a through an insertion hole 16c formed in the feeding surface 16a, and comes into contact with the tip of the coupon that is manually fed by the operator, thereby stopping the coupon. It is supported so as to be freely movable between a protruding position where manual feeding is stopped and a printing start position is defined, and a retracted position where it is pulled in downward from the feeding surface 16a and allows the coupon ticket to be conveyed by the conveying mechanism 22. . Further, this stopper member 32 is reciprocated between an extended position and a retracted position by an electromagnetic solenoid 34 connected thereto. That is, when the electromagnetic solenoid 34 is turned off, the stopper member 32 is held at the protruding position, and when the electromagnetic solenoid 34 is turned on, it is biased to the retracted position.

[0013] Although details are not shown, this is located directly in front of the stopper member 32 mentioned above. A detection mechanism 35 is provided for detecting when the tip of the coupon comes into contact with the tip and stops. It is. When this detection mechanism 35 is turned on, it means that the tip of the coupon ticket is stopped. By detecting that the pass member 32 has come into contact with and stopped, the ticket conveyance mechanism 2 2 is released, the vertical drive mechanism 28 is activated, and the conveyance roller 24 is raised, and the ticket is held between the conveyance roller 24 and the platen roller 30. is brought to the clamp position where it is clamped. That is, when the detection mechanism 35 turns on, Accordingly, the released state of the coupon ticket is released, and the conveyance roller 24 and platen roller 30 The ticket is clamped by the transport mechanism 22 and brought to a state where it can be transported. It will be done.

[0014] Here, by releasing the release state in this way, the printer 12 is The release lamp 36 attached to the surface is configured to be turned off. Also , after the expiry date has been printed on all 11 coupons, the above-mentioned The vertical movement drive mechanism 28 separates the conveyance roller 24 downward from the platen roller 30. , and release the clamped state of the ticket by both rollers 24 and 30. It is done as follows. In addition, when performing this release operation, the above-mentioned release The lamp 36 lights up, and the operator pulls out the printed coupon ticket from the printer 12. It is important to recognize that this is permissible. In addition, this coupon ticket Due to the removal operation from the printer 12, the rear end of the ticket is brought into contact with the above-mentioned stopper member. When the detection mechanism 35 detects that the electromagnetic solenoid 32 has passed, the electromagnetic solenoid 34 is turned off. The stopper member 32 is then returned to the protruding position and is attached to the top surface of the printer 12. The attached discharge lamp 38 turns on, and the printed coupon ticket is released from the printer 12. Indicates that the ticket has actually been ejected and allows the next ticket to be inserted into the printer 12. It is designed to show what is being done.

[0015] On the other hand, the control device 14 has a block structure as shown in FIG. . That is, the control device 14 includes a CPU 40 that manages overall control, and this CPU 40 has a ROM 42 in which its operating program is stored in advance, and a ROM 42 that defines the storage area. AM44 is connected. On the other hand, this control device 14 includes a calendar and a time machine. This clock 46 is equipped with a real-time clock 46 that has a The LCD driver 4 displays today's date information and current time information based on the driver and time functions. 8, the upper half of the liquid crystal display device (hereinafter simply referred to as LCD) 50 It is displayed on the first display section 50a, which is determined by Here, this clock 46 has A lithium battery 52 is connected as a backup power source. This Lichiu A power switch 54, which will be described later, is opened by the system battery 52, In the example, even if the connection to the 100V power supply is cut off, the clock 4 6 can continue to operate.

[0016] In addition, today's date information and current time information from this clock 46 are sent to the CPU 4. 0, and the CPU 40 uses today's date information to respond from the date 3 months in the future. Calculate the expiry date specified by one day before, and calculate this calculated expiry date as L A second display section 5 defined by the half of the LCD 50 is displayed via the CD driver 48. It is displayed as 0b. The CPU 40 also calculates the expiration date as a result of this calculation. is stored in the RAM 44 mentioned above.

On the other hand, a mode changeover switch 56 is connected to this CPU 40 . This changeover switch 56 is configured to switch the printing mode in the CPU 40 between a regular ticket printing mode for regular tickets and an auxiliary ticket printing mode for auxiliary tickets. Here, the standing ticket refers to a ticket in which the names of the stations at both ends of the boarding section are preprinted on each ticket piece, as shown by the symbol A in FIG. (Ticket No. 11) The expiration date is printed at a position that is the first feed distance L _A1 from the tip, and the issue date (i.e., today's date) is the expiration date printed on the expiration date. It is defined at a position further away from the position by a second feed distance L _A2 . In this way, two dates, the expiration date and the issue date, are printed on the final ticket, but ticket pieces other than the final ticket are set so that only the expiration date is printed. There is. In other words, the position where the expiry date is printed on the 10th ticket is defined as a position separated by the third feed distance L _A3 from the position where the issue date is printed on the last ticket, and The position where the expiration date is printed is defined as a position separated by a predetermined first pitch interval L _AP from the position where the expiration date of the previous ticket is printed.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, in the case of auxiliary ticket B in which only the issuing station name is printed on the station name of one of the boarding sections, the printing position on this is the same as the date printed on the regular ticket. The location is set differently. That is, the printing position of the expiry date of the final ticket (ticket No. 11) in this auxiliary ticket _B is defined as a position spaced from the leading edge by the first feed distance L ) is defined at a position further separated by a second feed distance L _B2 from the printing position on the expiration date. In addition, the position where the expiration date is printed on the 10th ticket is defined as a position separated by the third feed distance L _B3 from the position where the issue date is printed on the last ticket, and The printing position of the expiry date is defined as a position spaced from the printing position of the expiration date of the previous ticket by a predetermined second pitch interval _LBP .

In this embodiment, the first and second pitch intervals L _AP and L _BP are both set to the same value depending on the regular ticket A and the supplementary ticket B. Further, as will be described in detail later, the first feed distances L _A1 and L _B1 can be adjusted independently by the adjustment mechanism 60. Here, on the entire surface of the control device 14, the above-mentioned power switch 54, mode changeover switch, and LCD 50 are arranged sequentially from left to right in the figure, and at the right end in the figure, a switch for starting the printing operation is provided. A start switch 58 is provided.

[0020] Below, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the control device 14 will be explained. control procedures, specifically, control procedures in a control program stored in ROM. explain. First, the operator closes the power switch 54 to supply power to the entire printing device 10. Then, the control procedure is started. First, in step S10, an initialization operation is performed. is executed. In this initialization operation, all memory contents in RAM44 are erased. At the same time, each moving variable used when printing the standing ticket A is described in detail later. L_A1,L_A2,L_A3,L_APAnd each movement variable L used when printing auxiliary ticket B _B1 ,L_B2,L_B3,L_B.P.The basic setting amount is set respectively. Also, this initialization behavior Accordingly, the electromagnetic solenoid 34 is demagnetized, and therefore the stopper member 32 is at the protruding position. At the same time, the vertical drive mechanism 28 also moves the conveying roller 24 to the release position. Tarasu. Then, in step S12, the printer 12 performs a release run. Turn on both the push button 36 and the discharge lamp 38, and manually insert the coupon ticket into the printer 12. Notify the operator that entry is possible.

[0021] After that, in step S14, today's date and current time are read from the clock 46. In step S16, the LCD 5 is read via the LCD driver 48. Today's date and current time are displayed on the first display section 50a above 0. on the other hand , In step S18, the expiration date of the coupon ticket is calculated based on today's date. , in step S20, the expiration date as a result of this calculation is displayed on the LCD driver. It is displayed on the second display section 50b of the LCD 50 via the bar 48. Also, the status In step S22, the expiration date as a result of this calculation is stored in the RAM 44.

[0022] In this way, when the power is turned on, today's date is displayed on the LCD 50 of the printer 12. The date and current time are displayed at the top, and the expiration date is displayed at the bottom. Today's date and time and expiration date can be visually confirmed. Become. Then, when the power is turned on, steps up to step S22 are executed all at once. The printer will be in a print standby state.

[0023] After this, in step S24, it is waited for the detection mechanism 35 to turn on. That is, The operator manually feeds the ticket into the printer 12 in order to print the date on the ticket. When the tip of the insert comes into contact with the stopper member 32, the detection mechanism 35 is turned on. This will result in In addition, before inserting this coupon ticket into the printer 12, the operator must , operate the mode changeover switch 56 to insert the coupon you are about to insert. Switch and set whether it is a regular ticket A or an auxiliary ticket B. This step S24 If it is determined YES in step S26, the vertical movement starting mechanism 28 is activated. , move the conveyance roller 24 to the clamp position, and clamp the coupon. let As a result, the coupon ticket becomes ready to be transported by the transport mechanism 22. and , in step S28, the release lamp 36 and ejection lamp 3 of the printer 12 are activated. 8 and 8 are both turned off, and the ticket that was manually inserted is ready to be transported. Then, the operator is informed that manual insertion of the next coupon ticket is prohibited.

[0024] Then, in step S30, the start switch 58 is pressed by the operator. wait for it to come. In other words, the operator must ensure that the coupon is in a state where it can be transported, in other words. , in the print standby state, check the mode changeover switch 56 again and set the print mode. Check whether the card is properly compatible with the type of ticket you are about to print. After checking, if you judge that it is suitable, you will press the start switch 58. Ru. If YES is determined in this step S30, the process proceeds to step S32. First, a count value C indicating the number of times of printing is set to "11", and the process proceeds to step S34. , the electromagnetic clutch 34 is energized to pull the stopper member 32 from the protruding position. It is biased to the packed position and set to a state where the conveyance of coupon tickets is permitted. After this, step At step S36, depending on the switching state of the mode changeover switch 56, the Determine whether or not it is in the ticket printing mode. If you select YES in this step S36, When it is determined that it is the regular ticket printing mode, the process as shown in FIG. , execute the regular ticket printing control procedure, and if it is judged as NO, that is, the supplementary ticket printing control procedure is executed. If it is determined that the auxiliary ticket is in That is, if it is determined YES in step S36, as shown in FIG. 38, each moving variable L for printing a standing ticket_A1,L_A2,L_A3,L_APLoad. After this, in step S40, based on the calendar information from the clock 46, Read today's date and read the expiration date from RAM 44 in step S42. Load. Then, in step S44, the return amount L of the standing ticket A is_R (=L ₀ -L_A1) is calculated. That is, the tip of the regular ticket A is in contact with the stopper member 32. In this case, the position where the expiration date is printed on the final ticket is the printing position in the printing mechanism 20. Place it at L₀ -L_A1It is said that this situation has gone too far. For this reason, the expiry date of the final ticket In order to print the day, the return amount L described above must be_R I have to take back the standing ticket A. It is something that must be done. After that, in step S46, the operation is performed in step S42. Calculated return amount L_R Then, the standing ticket A is pulled back and driven. As a result, printing mechanism 2 The printing position at 0 is opposite to the printing position of the expiry date of the final ticket. And then In step S48, the expiration date is printed at this pulled back position. This conclusion As a result, the expiration date will be printed in the position where the expiration date is printed on the final ticket.

[0025] After that, in step S50, the regular ticket A is transported forward by a second transport distance L _A2 . As a result, the printing position in the printing mechanism 20 is opposite to the printing position on the issue date of the final ticket. Then, in step S52, today's date read in step S40 is printed. As a result, today's date is printed at the position where the issue date of the final ticket is printed. Furthermore, in step S54, the regular ticket A is further transported forward by a third transport distance L _A3 . As a result, the printing position in the printing mechanism 20 is opposite to the printing position on the expiry date of the tenth ticket.

[0026] Here, in step S56, the count value C indicating the number of times of printing is "1". Determine whether or not. Here, the count value C remains the same as that set in step S32. Since it has not been updated until now, "11" continues to be set. As a result, this stage In other words, if the control procedure proceeds directly from step S54, The determination in step S56 is NO. Then, in step S58, Print the expiration date. As a result, the expiration date is printed in the printed position of ticket number 10. It will be printed.

Thereafter, in step S60, the count value C is decremented by "1". That is, the count value C is updated to "10". Then, in step S62, the regular ticket A is further conveyed forward by the first pitch interval L _AP . As a result, the printing position in the printing mechanism 20 is opposite to the printing position on the expiration date of the No. 9 ticket. Thereafter, the process returns to step S56, and it is determined whether the count value C indicating the number of times of printing is "1" or not. If the answer is NO, steps S58 to S62 are repeatedly executed. As a result, when the expiration date is printed on the first ticket in step S58, the count value C is updated to "1" in step S60, and after executing step S62, YES is determined for the first time in step S56. will be done.

[0028] If YES is determined in this step S56, that is, the expiration date for the first ticket is When it is determined that the printing operation has been completed, the process advances to step S64, where the vertical movement is completed. The drive mechanism 28 is driven to push down the conveyance roller 24, and the standing ticket A is clamped. is released and placed in the released state. Then, in step S66, the release label The lamp 36 is turned on and the operator is informed that the standing ticket A can be withdrawn manually. Notify me of what has happened. After this, in step S68, the detection mechanism 35 is turned off. wait to do something That is, the operator activates the release lamp 36 that was lit in step S68. Check that the lamp lights up to recognize the completion of all printing operations on the regular ticket A, and then print the printed regular ticket. In order to remove the stock ticket A from the printer 12, the machine pulls out the stock ticket A, but Due to this pulling operation, the rear end of the regular ticket A is in the retracted position of the stopper member 3. 2, the detection mechanism 35 is turned off. And the step mentioned above If YES is determined in step S68, that is, it is determined that the detection mechanism 35 is turned off. If it is disconnected, the electromagnetic clutch 34 is demagnetized in step S70, and the start is stopped. Move the topper member 32 to the protruding position. Then, continue to step S72. The ejection lamp 38 is turned on and the operator is given permission to insert the next coupon. The process returns to step S24 and the next coupon is placed in the printer 12. Wait for the detection mechanism 35 to turn on after insertion.

On the other hand, if it is determined NO in the above-mentioned step S36, that is, if it is determined that the inserted coupon ticket is the auxiliary ticket B, as shown in FIG. Read each movement variable L _B1 , L _B2 , L _B3 , L _BP for ticket printing. Thereafter, in step S76, today's date is read based on the calendar information from the clock 46, and in step S78, the expiration date is read from the RAM 44. Then, in step S80, the return amount L _R (=L ₀ -L _B1 ) of the auxiliary ticket B is calculated. That is, in a state where the tip of the auxiliary ticket B is in contact with the stopper member 32, the position where the expiration date is printed on the final ticket is set beyond the printing position in the printing mechanism 20 by L ₀ −L _B1 . There is. Therefore, in order to print the expiration date on the final ticket, it is necessary to pull back the auxiliary ticket B by the above-mentioned return amount L _R . Thereafter, in step S82, the auxiliary ticket B is pulled back by the return amount L _R calculated in step S80. As a result, the printing position in the printing mechanism 20 is opposite to the printing position on the expiration date of the final ticket. Then, in step S84, the expiration date is printed at this pulled back position. As a result, the expiration date is printed at the position where the expiration date is printed on the final ticket.

[0030] Thereafter, in step S86, the auxiliary ticket B is conveyed forward by a second feed distance L _B2 . As a result, the printing position in the printing mechanism 20 is opposite to the printing position on the issue date of the final ticket. Then, in step S88, today's date read in step S76 is printed. As a result, today's date is printed at the position where the issue date of the final ticket is printed. Furthermore, in step S90, the auxiliary ticket B is further conveyed forward by a third feed distance L _B3 . As a result, the printing position in the printing mechanism 20 is opposite to the printing position on the expiry date of the tenth ticket.

[0031] Here, in step S92, the count value C indicating the number of times of printing is "1". Determine whether or not. Here, the count value C remains the same as that set in step S32. Since it has not been updated until now, "11" continues to be set. As a result, this stage In other words, if the control procedure proceeds directly from step S90, The determination in step S92 is NO. Then, in step S94, Print the expiration date. As a result, the expiration date is printed in the printed position of ticket number 10. It will be printed.

[0032] Thereafter, in step S96, the count value C is decremented by "1". That is, the count value C is updated to "10". Then, in step S98, the auxiliary ticket B is further conveyed forward by the first pitch interval _LBP . As a result, the printing position in the printing mechanism 20 is opposite to the printing position on the expiration date of the No. 9 ticket. Thereafter, the process returns to step S92, and it is determined whether the count value C indicating the number of times of printing is "1" or not. If the answer is NO, steps S94 to S98 are repeatedly executed. As a result, when the expiration date is printed on the first ticket in step S94, the count value C is updated to "1" in step S96, and after executing step S98, YES is determined for the first time in step S92. will be done.

[0033] If YES is determined in this step S92, that is, the expiration date for the first ticket is When it is determined that the printing operation has been completed, the process proceeds to step S64 described above, and the following steps are performed. Execute the control procedure described above. In this way, the printing operation on the coupon ticket is executed according to the control procedure shown in FIGS. 6 to 8. It will happen.

[0034] Next, the above-mentioned first feed amount L_A1,L_B1Regarding the adjustment mechanism 60 for adjusting This will be explained with reference to FIG. First, both the regular ticket A and the supplementary ticket B in the coupon ticket are as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, respectively. The date is not printed on it, but it is prepared in a pre-printed state. here , these regular tickets A and supplementary tickets B are each printed in large numbers on one sheet. By cutting it into the respective sizes of regular ticket A and supplementary ticket B, one by one. It is designed to generate one standing ticket A and one supplementary ticket B. For this reason, one standing ticket When focusing on A and auxiliary ticket B, the positional relationship between the printed positions has a certain correlation. Although it has been maintained accurately, depending on how it was cut out from the sheet, the standing ticket A or supplementary ticket may be Distance L from the tip of supplementary ticket B to the printing position on the expiry date of each final ticket_A1,L _B1 will be slightly different. On the other hand, the printing position of the expiration date of each final ticket is printed. If the printing position of the mechanism 20 is accurately positioned, the printed position of the issue date and the first The printing position of the expiration date for tickets after number 0 will be positioned accurately in the same way. . Therefore, in this embodiment, the position where the expiration date is printed on the final ticket is specified. The first feed amount L_A1,L_B1An adjustment mechanism 60 is provided for adjusting.

[0035] This adjustment mechanism 60 is located at the rear of the printer body 16 of the printer 12, as shown in FIG. It is provided with first and second rotary switches 62a and 62b arranged in parallel on the surface. The first rotary switch 62a controls the first feed amount L of the standing ticket A._A1as if adjusting The second rotary switch 62b also controls the first feeding amount L of the auxiliary ticket B._B1 It is designed to adjust the Specifically, the first and second rotary switches 6 By rotating clockwise 2a and 62b, the first feed amount L is set for each pitch. _A1 ,L_B1are about 0.4 mm smaller, and therefore the printing position is moved backward from the standard position. By rotating counterclockwise, approximately 0.4 mm becomes larger, so the printing position will shift forward from the standard position.

[0036] In this way, the printing position of the expiration date and issue date on the coupon can be accurately specified. It will be done. In addition, many standing tickets A or supplementary tickets B are formed from one sheet. Therefore, the operator can adjust the print position using the adjustment mechanism 60. This is done when you see the actual printing on the ticket and feel that the printing position is misaligned. That's fine.

[0037] This invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-mentioned embodiment, but the gist of this invention is It goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the above.

[0038]

[Effect of the idea]

As detailed above, the printing device for coupon tickets related to this invention is a calendar machine. From the clock that has the function and today's date information from the clock, Prints today's date on the calculation section that calculates the expiry date and at a predetermined position on the ticket. At the same time, the expiration date calculated by the calculation section is written in a predetermined position on each divided piece of the coupon ticket. and a printer for printing the coupon, and the printer defines the insertion position of the coupon ticket. Equipped with a stopper member, when the printing start command is issued, the coupon is once placed a predetermined distance from the insertion position. It is characterized by starting the printing operation in a state where the paper is released and returned.

[0039] Further, in the printing device for a coupon ticket according to the present invention, the coupon ticket may include at least one There are two types of tickets: regular tickets and supplementary tickets.The return distance of the above-mentioned coupons is It is characterized by being stipulated separately. Therefore, according to this invention, it is possible to automatically set the expiry date of the coupon ticket. In addition to being able to automatically To provide a printing device for coupon tickets that can print accurately and accurately. Become.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an embodiment of a printing device for coupon tickets according to this invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view schematically showing the configuration of the main parts of the printer.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the block configuration of the control device.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the printing state of the regular ticket before the date is printed.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the printing state of the auxiliary ticket before the date is printed.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the first half of a control procedure for printing operations in the control device.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the second half of the control procedure for printing operations in the control device, which is specific to regular tickets.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the second half of the control procedure of the printing operation in the control device, which is specific to the auxiliary ticket.

FIG. 9 is a rear view of the printer showing the arrangement of the adjustment mechanism.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Coupon ticket printing device, 12 printer, 14 control device, 16 printer body, 16a feeding surface, 16b opening, 16c insertion hole, 18a, 18b guide member, 20 printing mechanism, 22 conveyance mechanism, 24 conveyance roller, 26 drive motor, 28 Vertical drive mechanism, 30 platen roller, 32 stopper member, 34 Electromagnetic solenoid, 35 detection mechanism, 36 release lamp, 38 Ejection lamp, 40 CPUs, 42 ROM, 44 RAM, 46 clock, 48 LCD driver, 50 LCD, 52a first display section, 52b second display section, 52 Lithium battery, 54 Power switch, 56 Mode changeover switch, 58 Start switch, 60 Adjustment mechanism.

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A clock having a calendar function, a calculation unit that calculates an expiration date for a predetermined period of time from today's date information from the clock, and a predetermined position on the coupon ticket.
The present invention includes a printer that prints today's date and also prints an expiration date calculated by a calculation unit at a predetermined position on each divided piece of the coupon, and the printer defines the insertion position of the coupon. A printing return device for a coupon ticket, comprising a stopper member, and in response to a printing start command, a printing operation is started after the coupon ticket is returned a predetermined distance from an insertion position. 2. The coupon ticket is of at least two types, a regular ticket and a supplementary ticket, and the return distance of the coupon ticket is separately defined for the regular ticket and the supplementary ticket. Printing device for the coupon described in 1.