JPH052280U - Card accepting device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] The occurrence of jams and the inside of the device can be prevented by preventing the transfer of foreign matter exceeding the predetermined thickness near the insertion port without deteriorating the operability of insertion of cards. To provide a card receiving device capable of preventing the destruction of a card. [Structure] A thickness detecting means for detecting the thickness of a card inserted through an insertion port, and a transport blocking mechanism such as a shutter capable of closing a transport path for the card to prevent foreign matter from being inserted. When the thickness detecting means detects a foreign substance exceeding a predetermined thickness, the insertion preventing mechanism is operated so as to prevent the foreign substance from being inserted.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

  The present invention relates to a card receiving device, and more particularly to a card such as a prepaid card. It can be used for automatic ticket vending machines that sell tickets such as tickets by inserting The present invention relates to improvement of a card receiving device.

[0002]

[Prior art]

  Selling tickets such as tickets by inserting a prepaid card instead of cash The automatic ticket vending machine that sells will detect that a card has been inserted through the card slot. It is equipped with an insertion detection means. This insertion detecting means is paired with the card transportation path sandwiched between them. It consists of a light emitting element and a light receiving element that are arranged facing each other, and when cards are inserted from the insertion port. The controller receives a card insertion detection signal from the optical sensor and a pair of pull-in rollers and Output the control signal to the transport mechanism such as While transporting, it is transported toward the inside of the device.

[0003]   However, in the conventional card type transporting apparatus as described above, errors or badness are caused. Cards or foreign objects that are thicker than the predesignated cards are inserted through the insertion port by May be In this case, the width of the foreign matter is approximately the same as the width of the specified card. If they are equal, the optical sensor erroneously determines that the specified card is inserted. As a result, the pull-in roller is driven to rotate in the pull-in direction to pull the foreign matter into the device. As a result, foreign matter causes problems such as jamming inside the device, resulting in low device utilization efficiency. There was a problem of giving down.

[0004]   On the other hand, if the vertical dimension of the insertion slot is the same as the thickness of the specified card, In order to prevent the insertion of thick foreign matter, set the size slightly beyond this. Although it is possible to insert the card, it becomes difficult to insert cards and the operability deteriorates, and the device is used. The decrease in efficiency cannot be eliminated.

[0005]

[The purpose of the device]

  The present invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems. If the thickness exceeds the specified thickness in the vicinity of the insertion port without deteriorating the insertion operability of Preventing jams and damage to the inside of the device by blocking the transportation of goods The purpose of the present invention is to provide an accepting device for cards.

[0006]

[Outline of the device]

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention has the following configurations.

[0007]   That is, the present invention is a thickness detecting means for detecting the thickness of the card inserted through the insertion opening. In order to prevent the insertion of foreign matter, the carriage such as a shutter that can close the card transportation path When the thickness detection means detects a foreign substance that exceeds a predetermined thickness, The insertion preventing mechanism is configured to operate so as to prevent the insertion of the foreign matter.

[0008]   In this case, the thickness detecting means is, for example, a floating device that floats according to the thickness of the transport cards. Roller and contact switch that operates when the floating amount of the floating roller exceeds a predetermined amount And.

[0009]

[Example of device]

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings.

[0010]   FIG. 1 shows an example of a card receiving device according to the present invention. By facing each other in a vertical positional relationship at intervals, the insertion port 5 of the card 3 and A pair of upper and lower guide rails 7a and 7b which constitute a transportation path for the cards 3 and a card. The insertion of the cards 3 is detected by arranging them so as to face each other with the transportation route of the classes 3 interposed therebetween. It is composed of a light emitting element 9a and a light receiving element 9b, and is oriented in the width direction of the card 3 A plurality of transmission type optical sensors (insertion detecting means) 9 and 9 arranged at the end of the card 3 A pair of upper and lower pull-in rolls that nip the ends and pull them toward the inside of the device at a predetermined speed. Ladder (conveyance mechanism) 11 and the cards 3 drawn inside by the draw-in roller 11 are updated. A pair of upper and lower conveying rollers 13 and the like for conveying inside and the optical sensors 9, 9. When the insertion of the card 3 having a predetermined width is detected, the pull-in roller 11 and the transport roller 11 And a control unit (not shown) that outputs an operation signal to a drive source such as the laser 13.

[0011]   The characteristic point of the present invention is that between the pull-in roller 11 and the transport roller 13 (the insertion port 5 (In the vicinity of the inside of the card) of the cards 3 drawn into the apparatus by the drawing roller 11. A thickness detecting means 15 for detecting the thickness and an insertion blocker capable of closing the transportation path of the cards 3 are provided. A stop mechanism 17 is provided to prevent the thickness detecting means 15 from exceeding the allowable thickness. When a foreign substance is detected, the insertion blocking mechanism 17 is activated based on the control signal from the control unit. This is because it is configured so as to prevent the conveyance of foreign matter by being activated.

[0012]   Specifically, the thickness detecting means 15 is a rotatable solid member whose axial center position is fixedly supported. The fixed roller 19 and the fixed roller 19 are placed opposite to each other with the transportation path of the cards 3 interposed therebetween. And a floating roller 21 that floats according to the thickness of the transported object. Get The rotating shaft 23 of the floating roller 21 is formed on one piece of the L-shaped rotating link 25. It is loosely fitted in the elongated hole 27, and the bent portion 29 of the rotary link 25 is rotatable around the main body of the apparatus. By pivotally supporting the rotary link 25, the rotation link 25 is turned upside down according to the floating amount of the floating roller 21. It is configured to rotate in a clockwise direction. Further, in front of the other piece 25a of the rotary link 25 A switch 31 is arranged on one side to prevent the conveyed object exceeding the allowable thickness from pushing the floating roller 21. When it is lifted up, the rotation link 25 rotates counterclockwise and the other piece 25a slides it. The positional relationship is set so that the switch 31 is turned on. Here, bending of the rotation link 25 Compared with the length from the portion 29 to the rotary shaft 23 of the floating roller 21, the bending portion 29 to the other piece If the length up to 25a is set large, the rotation link 25 of Since the moving amount of the other piece 25a can be amplified, more accurate thickness detection can be performed. You can That is, for example, 0.3 m like a prepaid card for purchasing a ticket In the receiving device that handles thin cards of about m, the allowable wall thickness is set to 0.4 mm. If you want to decide, it will be necessary to refuse the acceptance of cards over 0.4 mm, In order to detect a slight change in the floating amount of the floating roller 21 of about 0.1 mm, another piece is used. It is effective to increase the amplitude of 25a to improve the responsiveness.

[0013]   Further, the insertion prevention mechanism 17 is a solenoid fixed below the transportation path of the cards 3 and the like. 33 and a rod 35 that is projected from the solenoid 33 and is movable up and down. Control which is made up of a rod-shaped shutter 37 and is not shown when the switch 31 is turned on Section turns on the solenoid 33 and raises the shutter 37, thereby Is configured to close. In this case, the solenoid 33 is a non-excitation type to save power. It is better to use the one.

[0014]   With this configuration, when the user inserts the card 3 from the insertion opening 5, the optical card is opened. The sensor 9 detects the insertion of the cards 3 and draws in the pull-in lock based on the control signal from the control section. -The ra 11 nips the tip of the card 3 and draws it into the apparatus at a predetermined speed. Card When the class 3 plunges between the fixed roller 19 and the floating roller 21, the floating roller 21 is covered. The floating link 25 floats according to the thickness of the cords 3 and the rotation link 25 according to the floating amount of the floating roller 21. Rotates. Here, the cards 3 are within a predetermined allowable thickness range. At this time, the other piece 25a of the rotary link 25 does not contact the switch 31 and remains off. Therefore, the solenoid 33 that operates the shutter 37 is not turned on, and the transport path is Since it is opened, the cards 3 can be further conveyed inside.

[0015]   On the other hand, a card or other foreign object that exceeds the specified thickness of the card 3 is inserted into the insertion port. 5, the optical sensor 9 detects the insertion of the foreign matter, and the control unit controls it. Based on the control signal, the pull-in roller 11 nips the tip of the card 3 and at a predetermined speed. Retract inside the device. Floating when foreign matter enters between the fixed roller 19 and the floating roller 21. The moving roller 21 floats largely according to the thickness of the foreign matter and responds to the floating amount of the floating roller 21. Then, the other piece 25a of the rotary link 25 comes into contact with the switch 31 to be turned on and the shutter is released. Since the solenoid 33 that operates 37 turns on and closes the conveyance path, the thickness is over Prevents the passing of foreign matter that has passed. Therefore, the occurrence of jam and the device It is possible to prevent destruction of the authenticity identifying portion and the like in the vicinity of the insertion port 5. This place In this case, the pull-in roller 11 will not be destroyed when a foreign object exceeding the thickness is inserted. It is preferable to cover the surface of the lie with a member having elasticity such as rubber.

[0016]   As described above, in this embodiment, the thickness of the designated regular card 3 is exceeded. Even when a foreign object is inserted, the shutter 37 closes the transfer path to transfer the foreign object. Since it is configured to prevent the above, the foreign matter is prevented from jamming inside the device. It is possible to prevent the efficiency of use of the device from decreasing, and It can be prevented from being broken. Moreover, the vertical dimension of the insertion slot 5 should be reduced. Since it is possible to prevent the insertion of foreign matter whose thickness is excessive, insert the card 3 It does not hinder the operability of inserting and does not reduce the utilization efficiency of the device.

[0017]   In this figure, it has a length dimension substantially equal to that of the pre-specified card 3 and has a thickness that is acceptable. An example is shown in which a card exceeding the thickness is inserted from the insertion port 5, and the card (foreign matter) is shown. The front end of the shutter hits the shutter 37 and its insertion is blocked, and the rear end It is located outside the mouth 5. Therefore, the user who inserted the card by mistake Immediately, it is possible to inform that the insertion is due to an error.

[0018]   The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the shutter 37 is moved up and down, for example. Of course, the solenoid 33 may be arranged above the transportation path of the cards 3 or the like. Is.

[0019]   Further, the shape of the shutter 37 is not limited to the bar shape, but the shutter 37 By installing multiple cards, it is possible to avoid The collision force of the cards hitting the cutter 37 is dispersed to prevent damage to the cards. You can

[0020]   Further, the thickness detecting means 15 is not limited to the one having the above-mentioned configuration, and the insertion preventing mechanism 17 and Instead of providing the solenoid 33 and the shutter 37, the control unit uses the retractable roller 1 It may be configured to stop the rotation drive of No. 1. In this case, the present invention is cheaper It can be carried out.

[0021]

[Effect of device]

  According to the present invention, since it is constructed and operates as described above, the thickness exceeding the predetermined value is exceeded. Even if a foreign object that has passed through is inserted through the insertion port, the insertion blocking mechanism such as the shutter is To prevent foreign objects from being conveyed near the insertion port, jams inside the device are prevented. Since it can be suppressed, the operating rate of the device can be increased and the inside of the device It can be prevented from being damaged.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a card receiving device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

3 cards 5 card insertion slot 9 Optical sensor (insertion detection means) 11 Pull-in roller (transport mechanism) 19 Fixed roller (thickness detection means) 21 Floating roller (thickness detecting means) 25 Rotation link (thickness detection means) 31 switch (thickness detection means) 37 Shutter (insertion blocking mechanism)

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. An insertion detecting means for detecting insertion of a card or the like through an insertion opening, a conveying mechanism for conveying the card toward the inside of the apparatus, and the insertion detecting means for detecting the card or the like. In a card receiving device including a control unit that operates the transport mechanism when an insertion is detected, a thickness detecting unit that detects the thickness of the insert inserted through the insertion port, and the insertion port. The control section is provided with an insertion preventing mechanism which is operated by a control signal from the control section in order to prevent the insertion of foreign matter exceeding the thickness of the normal cards. A card accepting device, characterized in that, when a foreign substance exceeding the thickness is detected, the insertion preventing mechanism is operated so as to prevent the foreign substance from being inserted. 2. The thickness detecting means comprises a fixed roller and a floating roller which nips each other in a card conveying path, and a thick conveying card which passes through the nip portion. A link that rotates in conjunction with the floating roller when the floating roller is pushed up by the switch, and a switch that is turned on by the link when the amount of rotation of the floating roller exceeds a predetermined value. The card receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that: