JPH0518343Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial field of application] The present invention is a device used for conveying thin plate-like objects such as banknotes and cards. A guide that forms a clamping conveyance path for the thin plate-like body between the plurality of second endless strip bodies provided therein, and guides the thin plate-like body to join the clamping conveyance path through adjacent parts of the second endless belt-like bodies. The present invention relates to a conveying device for a thin plate-shaped body in which a member is provided in a posture such that the distal end side of the member is located on the downstream side in the conveyance direction of a first endless band-shaped body.

[Conventional technology]

As shown in FIG. 6, this type of conveying device for a thin plate-shaped body includes a timing belt 9 of a flat belt 4 constituting the first endless belt-shaped body and a timing belt 9 constituting the second endless belt-shaped body. The diameters of the pulleys at the transport start end and transport end of the timing belt 9 are configured to be the same diameter, and the pair of guide plates 11a and 11b constituting the guide member 11 are arranged outside the transport end of the timing belt 9 located on the upper side of the transport. It is known that the timing belt 9 is arranged in an inclined position between the conveyance start end of the timing belt 9 located on the downstream side of the conveyance and the flat belt 4 (I cannot provide any literature).

[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

However, in the case of this conventional conveyance device, there is a substantially triangular space S between the conveyance end portion of the timing belt 9 located on the upper side of the conveyance and one of the guide plates 11a and the flat belt 4 located close to this. Therefore, if the end of the thin plate-like body M to be conveyed has wrinkles or bends, the end of the thin plate-like body M is likely to enter the space S. When the end of the thin plate-like body M that has entered comes into contact with the timing belt 9, the thin plate-like body M is pushed into the space S more and more because it receives the turning force of the timing belt 9 toward the return side. As a result, there was a problem that the conveyance was stagnant due to clogging.

An object of the present invention is to make it possible to suppress conveyance stagnation due to clogging while simplifying the structure by rationally modifying the merging section of the final path of clamping and conveying a thin plate-like object.

[Means for solving problems]

In the conveying device for a thin plate-shaped object according to the present invention, the rotation diameter of the second endless strip at the conveyance end side located on the upper side of the guide member is configured to be smaller than the rotation diameter of the conveyance start end side thereof. In addition, the conveyance terminal end of the second endless strip is located between the guide member and the first endless strip, and the functions and effects thereof are as follows. It is.

[Effect]

By reducing the rotational radius of the second endless strip at the conveyance end side adjacent to the upper side of the guide member, the conveyance end side of the second endless strip is connected to the guide member and the first endless strip. Since it can be positioned deeply into the inner part of the space formed between the second endless belt-like body and the thin plate-like body, it is possible to form a merging guide path for the thin plate-like body between adjacent second endless belt-like bodies. The non-forced conveyance distance between the strips can be significantly reduced, and it is also possible to prevent the end of the thin plate from getting between the conveyance end of the second endless strip and the guide member.

[Effect of idea]

Therefore, even if the end of the thin plate-like body to be conveyed has wrinkles, bends, etc., the end of the thin plate-like body between the terminal end of the second endless band-like body on the upper side and the guide member. There is very little chance that it will get into the
Since the non-forced conveyance distance of both second endless strips is also shortened, the thin plate-like body can be reliably and smoothly conveyed without clogging, compared to conventional conveying devices. Moreover, since it is only necessary to devise the terminal rotation diameter and the rotation position of the second endless strip as described above, for example, the end portion of the second endless strip can be protruded from the conveyance terminal end toward the guide member. Compared to the case where a conveyance guide rod or a conveyance guide belt are separately provided, the intended purpose can be achieved while simplifying the structure.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

FIG. 5 shows the gaming equipment, in which a plurality of gaming machines 2 such as pachinko machines and slot machines are installed in rows at predetermined intervals in the lateral direction on the upper and lower intermediate parts of both sides of the frame 1 constituting the island. These game machines 2,
Based on the insertion of banknotes M such as 100 yen coins or 1000 yen bills, a number of games corresponding to the inserted amount or the selected amount are placed in each adjacent space located every other two among the two adjacent spaces. A lending unit A with a well-known structure for dispensing balls or game medals is interposed, and between the backs of the game machines 2 and 2, banknotes M that have passed through the banknote validator a of each lending unit A are placed in the island-forming frame 1. A conveying device B is disposed at one end.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the conveyance device B includes a conveyor frame 3 having upper and lower flange portions 3a, 3a, each having a substantially U-shaped cross section, at a predetermined interval in the banknote conveyance direction. Two first rotating shafts 5 are attached, and a roll 6, which is an example of a first endless strip, is formed between the two first rotating shafts 5 and is slightly smaller than the opening width of the transport frame 3. A first flat belt 4 having a width of Further, both upper and lower flange portions 3a, 3 of the conveyance frame 3
A, in a location slightly closer to the opening side than the flat belt 4, a plurality of second rotating shafts 7, which are rotatable around a vertical axis parallel to the first rotating shaft 5, are installed in the banknote transport direction. This is an example of a second endless belt, and the banknotes M are held between the rolls 8, which are attached at a predetermined interval and formed in the middle of each of the second rotating shafts 7, and the first flat belt 4. The second constituting the conveyance route
A flat belt 9 is wound around it.

Each of the second flat belts 9 is configured to have the same or approximately the same length as the mounting pitch of the rental unit A.

Moreover, between the banknote feeding guide member 10 extending from the banknote validator a of the lending unit A and the first flat belt 4, the banknotes M that have passed through the banknote validator a are transferred to the second flat belt. A guide member 11 is provided that guides the conveyor belt 9 through the adjacent portions of the conveyor belt 9 to join the nipping conveyance path. The guide member 11 is installed in a substantially V-shape toward the front between the first flat belt 4 and the conveyance start end of the second flat belt 9 located on the downstream side of the conveyance from both sides of the banknote feeding guide member 10. It is composed of a pair of guide plates 11a and 11b.

Among the 8 groups of rolls that drive and rotatably wind and support each of the second flat belts 9, the diameter of the roll 8 located at the conveyance terminal end is configured to be smaller than the diameter of the other rolls 8, and this small diameter The roll 8 is placed in a substantially triangular space S formed between the upper guide plate 11a of the guide member 11 and the first flat belt 4.
It is located deep inside.

By reducing the rotation diameter of the conveyance end portion of each second flat belt 9 in this manner, the conveyance end portion of the second flat belt 9 can be positioned deeply within the triangular space S. Therefore, while forming a merging guide path for banknotes M between adjacent second flat belts 9, 9, it is possible to significantly reduce the non-forced conveyance distance between these second flat belts 9, 9. At the same time, it is possible to suppress the end of the banknote M from entering into the triangular space S.

Therefore, even if the banknote M to be conveyed has wrinkles or curls, it is possible to reliably and smoothly transfer and convey the banknote M to the next second flat belt 9 without any jamming or the like. .

In the figure, reference numeral 12 denotes a cover made of transparent resin that is removably fitted to the tips of both flange portions 3a, 3a of the transport frame 3. 13 is the first
A transmission chain 14 is attached to the first rotating shaft 5 of the flat belt 4.
This is a drive motor that is linked to the transport frame 3 via a bracket 15 fixed to the transport frame 3. 16 is a tension mechanism for winding the flat belt 4 with a predetermined tension.

[Another example]

In the above embodiment, the first endless strip 4 and the second endless strip 9 are each made of a flat belt, but the second endless strip 9 or both endless strips 4,
9 may be constructed from a timing belt. In short, any belts may be used as the endless belts 4 and 9 as long as they can pinch and convey the thin plate-like object M such as a banknote.

Note that although reference numerals are written in the claims section of the utility model registration for convenience of comparison with the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the structure of the attached drawings by such entry.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 to 5 show an embodiment of the conveying device for thin plate-shaped objects according to the present invention, FIG. 1 is an enlarged cross-sectional plan view of the main part, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional plan view of the entire conveying device, and FIG. The figure is a front view of the entire transport device, FIG. 4 is a side view of the entire transport device, and FIG. 5 is a front view of the gaming equipment. FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional plan view of the main parts of a conventional conveying device. 4...First endless strip-shaped body, 9... Second endless strip-shaped body, 10... Guide member, M... Thin plate-shaped body.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Between the first endless strip 4 and a plurality of second endless strips 9 disposed opposite thereto, a clamping and conveying path for the thin plate-like material M is formed. A conveying device for a thin plate-like object, in which a guide member 11 that guides the thin plate-like object M through adjacent spaces to merge into the clamping conveyance path is positioned in such a position that the tip end thereof is located on the lower side in the conveyance direction of the first endless strip body 4. The rotation diameter of the second endless strip 9 located on the upper side of the conveyance side of the guide member 11 on the conveyance terminal side is,
A thin plate is configured to have a rotation diameter smaller than the rotating diameter at the start end of the conveyance, and the conveyance terminal end of the second endless strip 9 is positioned between the guide member 11 and the first endless strip 4. Conveyance device for shaped objects.