JPH0552971U - Paper sheet counting machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [PROBLEMS] To provide a paper sheet counter having a good operability, a simple circuit configuration, and an inexpensive and versatile sheet number setting device. [Structure] The operation switch unit 3 includes a number setting switch 7,
Counting mode switch 8 and start mode switch 9
And a reset switch 10. The number setting switch 7 includes an addition switch 11 and a subtraction switch 12
And a switch plate which is arranged at a predetermined distance from each other and on the upper surfaces of the addition switch 11 and the subtraction switch 12, indicating that one end is the addition side, the other end is the subtraction side, and the center is a fixed value (100). Place 13 in a bridge.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial application]

 The present invention relates to a paper sheet counting machine for counting the number of paper sheets such as banknotes.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Conventionally, as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 51-121383 and Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 52-92768, due to the true air pressure inside a suction shaft arranged in a rotary cylinder that rotates about the shaft, 2. Description of the Related Art A paper sheet counting machine is known in which a paper sheet is adsorbed and separated one by one from a paper sheet bundle loaded in a holder and counting is performed. This kind of paper sheet counting machine is provided with a number setting means for presetting the number of paper sheets to be counted, and as the setting means, a digital switch, a ten-key pad, 20.50. A fixed value selection switch or the like for selecting several kinds of fixed values such as 100 is used.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, the above-mentioned conventional sheet counting machine has the following problems with the number setting means. That is, the digital switch has the drawbacks of poor operability and high cost, and a complicated circuit configuration. Also, while the numeric keypad has good operability, it has a wide operability due to the large number of switches. However, there is a drawback in that the miniaturization of the paper sheet counting machine is hindered, and the circuit configuration is complicated due to the high cost. Moreover, the fixed value selection switch has good operability and also has a circuit configuration. It was simple and inexpensive, but it had the drawback of not being versatile.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a paper sheet counting machine equipped with an inexpensive and versatile sheet number setting device, which has good operability and a simple circuit configuration. And

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a paper sheet counter for sequentially adsorbing a predetermined number of paper sheets one by one from a stack of paper sheets and counting them while flipping them. An addition switch for adding the set number of sheets to be counted and a subtraction switch for subtracting the set number of sheets to be counted are arranged at a predetermined interval, and the addition switch, A switch plate for pressing and operating the subtraction switch is arranged on the upper surfaces of the addition switch and the subtraction switch in a bridging state, and the addition switch via the switch plate of the number setting unit. An operation state determination means for determining whether or not the subtraction switch has been operated, an operation time determination means for determining a time during which the addition switch and the subtraction switch are operated, The addition switch is added to the set number each time it is operated, and if the addition switch has been operated for a predetermined time or more, the set number is added to update the set number, and the subtraction switch is operated. Each time it is set, the set number is subtracted, and if the subtraction switch has been operated for a predetermined time or longer, the set number is subtracted from the set number to update the set number, and the addition and subtraction switches are operated simultaneously. In the case where the number is set, a control means for setting the set number to a frequently used number is provided.

[0006]

[Action]

 According to the present invention, one switch plate is arranged in a bridging state on the upper surfaces of the two addition switches and the subtraction switch arranged in the separated state, and the operation state of the addition switch and the subtraction switch and the operating time. Since the set number of paper sheets is updated in accordance with the above, the circuit configuration is simpler and the operability is better than in the past, and the area occupied by the sheet number setting unit for the paper sheet counter can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the size of the paper sheet counting machine itself.

[0007]

【Example】

 An embodiment to which the paper sheet counting machine of the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a sheet number setting device 1 arranged in the paper sheet counting machine of the present embodiment, and the sheet number setting device 1 comprises a display section 2 and an operation switch section 3. The display unit 2 includes a number display unit 4 for displaying the number of sheets to be counted, the number of sheets to be added, and the set number, and a number mode unit 5 for displaying the current setting mode (CHECK, ADD, COUNT, BATCH) by lighting. It also has a start mode unit 6 which is turned on when the paper counting machine is automatically started and is turned off when the paper counter is manually started. The operation switch section 3 includes a sheet number setting switch 7 for reviewing or setting a designated number of sheets, and a counting mode switch 8 for switching the counting mode in the order of CHECK → ADD → COUNT → BATCH. When the start mode switch 9 for selecting the automatic start or the manual start and the bill holder on which the stack of paper sheets to be counted are placed are in the open state, and when the count value of the paper sheets is cleared, an alarm is activated. A reset switch 10 that is pressed to release it is provided. In this case, as shown in FIG. 2, the number of sheets setting switch 7 is arranged such that the addition switch 11 and the subtraction switch 12 are separated from each other by a predetermined distance, and one end of each of the switches 11 and 12 is on the addition side (see the figure). The switch plate 13 is arranged in a bridge state in which the other end is the subtraction side (the left end in FIG. 1) and the center is a fixed value (100). In the figure, 14 is a printed circuit board and 15 is a cover.

Next, the configuration of the control system of the paper sheet counter according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 3. The P (Plus) signal and the switch associated with the pressing of the addition side (addition switch 11) of the switch plate 13 will be described. An M (Minus) signal associated with the depression of the subtraction side (subtraction switch 12) of the plate 13 is supplied to the operation state determination means 14. The operation state determination means 14 determines the ON / OFF state of both switches 11 and 12, and when both switches 11 and 12 are simultaneously turned on, a PM (Plus Minus) signal is supplied to the fixed value setting means 16, The fixed value setting means 16 sets the set number of sheets to a value with the highest frequency of use (for example, 100) and supplies the S100 (Set 100) signal to the set value storage means 17. On the other hand, the operation state determination means 14 determines the operation time by the PO (Plus Only) signal when the addition switch 11 is turned on and the MO (Minus Only) signal when the subtraction switch 12 is turned on. It is adapted to supply each to the means 15.

The operation time determination means 15 supplies a PS (Pluus Short) signal to the 1 addition means 18 when the addition switch 11 is turned on. As a result, the 1 addition means 18 is stored in the set value storage means 17. One is added to the preset number of sheets and the result of the addition is stored again in the set value storage means 17. Further, the operation time determination means 15 supplies a PL (Plus Long) signal to the switching means 19 when the addition switch 11 is turned on for a fixed time (for example, 1 second) or more. By the way, the K1 signal indicating the first digit value of the set number stored in the set value storage means 17 is input to the switching means 19, and the switching means 19 uses the first digit value. When is not 0, the PL signal is supplied to the rounding-up means 20, and when the value of the first digit is 0, the PL signal is supplied to the 10-adding means 21. As a result, when the first digit of the set number stored in the set value storage means 17 is not 0 and the addition switch 11 is turned on for a certain time or longer, the PL signal is supplied to the rounding up means 20. Then, the rounding-up means 20 rounds up the first digit of the set number stored in the setting value storage means 17 and adds 1 to the second digit, and the addition result is stored again in the setting value storage means 17, while the setting is made. When the addition switch 11 is turned on for a predetermined time or longer when the first digit of the set number stored in the value storage means 17 is 0, the PL signal is supplied to the 10 addition means 21 and the 10 addition means is added. Reference numeral 21 adds 10 to the set number stored in the set value storage means 17, and stores the addition result in the set value storage means 17 again.

On the other hand, the operation time determination means 15 supplies an MS (Minus Short) signal to the 1-subtraction means 22 when the subtraction switch 12 is turned on, and the 1-subtraction means 22 is stored in the set value storage means 17. One is subtracted from the stored set number and the subtraction result is stored again in the set value storage means 17. Further, the operation time determination means 15 supplies an ML (Minus Long) signal to the switching means 23 when the subtraction switch 12 is turned on for a certain time (for example, 1 second) or more. At this point, the K1 signal is input to the switching means 23, and the switching means 23, like the switching means 19, when the first digit of the set number in the set value storage means 17 is not zero. , The ML signal is supplied to the truncation means 24, and when the value of the first digit is 0, the ML signal is supplied to the 10 subtraction means 25. As a result, when the first digit of the set number stored in the set value storage means 17 is not 0 and the subtraction switch 12 is turned on for a predetermined time or longer, the ML signal is supplied to the rounding down means 24. Then, the round-down means 24 rounds down the first digit of the set number stored in the set-value storage means 17 and stores the result again in the set-value storage means 17, while it is stored in the set-value storage means 17. When the subtraction switch 12 is turned on for a predetermined time or longer when the first digit of the set number is 0, the ML signal is supplied to the 10 subtraction means 25, and the 10 subtraction means 25 is set value storage means 17 Then, 10 is subtracted from the set number stored in, and the subtraction result is stored in the set value storage means 17 again.

Further, the set value storage means 17 is adapted to supply an SD (Set Data) signal corresponding to the set value to the limit judgment means 26, and the limit judgment means 26 sets the set value to a lower limit value (for example, It is designed to determine whether or not it is between 1) and the upper limit value (for example, 200). When the set value reaches the upper limit value or the lower limit value and the addition switch 11 or the subtraction switch 12 is turned on, the limit determination means 26 changes the set number of sheets from the upper limit value to the lower limit value or from the lower limit value to the upper limit value. The value is updated, and the S1 (Set 1) signal corresponding to the lower limit value and the S200 (Set 200) signal corresponding to the upper limit value are supplied to the set value storage means 17. By updating the set number to the lower limit value or the upper limit value as described above, the operability is improved. In the paper sheet counter, the number of sheets that can be counted at one time is usually about 1 to 200, so the lower limit of the set number is usually 1 and the upper limit is 200.

Next, the paper sheet counting number setting process of the paper sheet counter of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.

The operation state determination means 14 determines whether or not the addition switch 11 is turned on (step S1), and when the addition switch 11 is turned on, the 1 addition means 18 adds 1 to the set value. Yes (step S2). Next, the limit determination means 26 determines whether or not the set value has reached the upper limit value (200) (step S3). If the set value has not reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to the determination of step S5, When the set value reaches the upper limit value, the set value is updated to the lower limit value (1) (step S4), and then the process proceeds to the determination of step S5. Next, the operation time determination means 15 determines whether or not a fixed time has passed since the addition switch 11 was turned on (step S5), and if the fixed time has not passed, the operation proceeds to the determination of step S9. When the fixed time has elapsed, the switching means 19 determines whether or not the first digit of the set value is 0 (step S6). When the first digit of the set value is 0, the 10 addition means 21 adds 10 to the set value (step S7), while when the first digit of the set value is not 0, the rounding-up means 20 sets 1 to the set value. The digit is moved up and 1 is added to the second digit (step S8). After completion of step S7 or step S8, the process returns to the determination of step S3.

Next, the operation state determination means 14 determines whether or not the addition switch 11 is turned off (step S9), and when the addition switch 11 is turned off, the paper sheet counting number setting process is performed. On the other hand, if the addition switch 11 is not turned off while the processing is ended, it is determined whether or not the subtraction switch 12 is turned on (step S10). If the subtraction switch 12 is not turned on, the process returns to the determination in step S3, while if the subtraction switch 12 is turned on, the setting is made based on that both switches 11 and 12 are turned on at the same time. The value is set to 100, which is the most frequently used value (step S11). After that, when both the switches 11 and 12 are both turned off (step S12), the paper sheet counting number setting process is ended.

On the other hand, if the addition switch 11 is not turned on in the determination of step S1, the operation state determination means 14 determines whether or not the subtraction switch 12 is turned on (step S13), and the subtraction switch is turned on. When 12 is not ON, the paper sheet counting and number setting process is ended, while when the subtraction switch 12 is ON, the 1 subtraction means 22 subtracts 1 from the set value (step S14). Next, the limit determination means 26 determines whether or not the set value has reached the lower limit value (1) (step S15). If the set value has not reached the lower limit value, the process proceeds to the determination of step S17. When the set value reaches the lower limit value, the set value is updated to the upper limit value (200) (step S16), and the process proceeds to the determination of step S17. Next, the operation time determination means 15 determines whether or not a fixed time has passed since the subtraction switch 12 was turned on (step S17). If the fixed time has not passed, the operation proceeds to the determination of step S21. On the other hand, when the fixed time has elapsed, the switching means 23 determines whether or not the first digit of the set value is 0 (step S18). When the first digit of the set value is 0, the 10 subtraction means 25 subtracts 10 from the set value (step S19), while when the first digit of the set value is not 0, the cutoff means 24 causes the set value to be reduced. The first digit of is truncated (step S20). After the completion of step S19 or step S20, the process returns to the determination of step S15.

Next, the operation state determination means 14 determines whether or not the subtraction switch 12 is turned off (step S21), and when the subtraction switch 12 is turned off, the paper sheet counting number setting process is ended. On the other hand, when the subtraction switch 12 is not OFF, it is determined whether or not the addition switch 11 is ON (step S20). If the addition switch 11 is not turned on, the process returns to the determination in step S15. On the other hand, if the addition switch 11 is turned on, both the switches 11 and 12 are turned on at the same time. The value is set to 100, which is a frequently used value (step S23). After that, when both the switches 11 and 12 are both turned off (step S24), the paper sheet count setting process is ended.

The present invention has the following modifications. In the above embodiment, the upper limit value of the set number is set to 200, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit value of the set number is set to an arbitrary value such as 120 or 150 according to the specifications of the paper sheet counter. You may do it. In the above embodiment, the set number of sheets can be set to an arbitrary natural number between the lower limit value and the upper limit value. However, since the number of sheets to be counted may be limited, the switch plate 13 may be set. It is also possible to add / subtract one by one when the addition side or the subtraction side is pressed, and add / subtract by one by a predetermined number (for example, 5). In this case, the update width of the set number when the switch plate 13 is pressed and the update width when the switch plate 13 is continuously pressed can be arbitrarily set. In the above embodiment, the number setting switch 7 is configured to use the switch plate as shown in FIG. 2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number setting switch 30 is used without using the switch plate as shown in FIG. The addition switch 31 and the subtraction switch 32 may be configured by only two switches, and when both switches 31 and 32 are simultaneously pressed, the number of sheets may be set to a fixed value such as 100, or a fixed value. You may make it arrange | position the switch for setting separately.

[0018]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, according to the present invention, in the paper sheet counter for sequentially adsorbing the preset number of paper sheets one by one from the stacked paper sheet bundle and counting them while turning them, An addition switch for adding the set number of sheets to be counted and a subtraction switch for subtracting the set number of sheets to be counted are arranged at a predetermined interval, and the addition switch, A switch plate for pressing and operating the subtraction switch is arranged on the upper surfaces of the addition switch and the subtraction switch in a bridging state, and the addition switch via the switch plate of the number setting unit. An operation state determination means for determining whether or not the subtraction switch has been operated, an operation time determination means for determining a time during which the addition switch and the subtraction switch are operated, The addition switch is added to the set number each time it is operated, and if the addition switch has been operated for a predetermined time or more, the set number is added to update the set number, and the subtraction switch is operated. Each time it is set, the set number is subtracted, and if the subtraction switch has been operated for a predetermined time or longer, the set number is subtracted from the set number to update the set number, and the addition and subtraction switches are operated simultaneously. In such a case, the control means for setting the set number to a frequently used number is provided, so that the following effects can be obtained. It is possible to set the number of paper sheets to be counted by using only two switches, the addition switch and the subtraction switch. This makes the circuit configuration simpler and the operability better than the conventional one. Since it is possible to reduce the occupied area of the sheet number counting unit with respect to the paper sheet counting machine, it is possible to achieve miniaturization of the paper sheet counting machine itself.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a setting device of a paper sheet counting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a number setting switch unit of the present embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a control block diagram of the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an operation flowchart of the present embodiment.

5A is a cross-sectional view of a modified number setting switch section, and FIG. 5B is a front view of a modified number setting switch section.

[Explanation of symbols]

 7 Number-of-sheets setting switch (number-of-sheets setting section) 11 Addition switch 12 Subtraction switch 13 Switch plate 14 Operation state determination means 15 Operation time determination means 16 Fixed value setting means (control means) 18 1 Addition means (control means) 20 Round-up means (control 21) 10 addition means (control means) 22 1 subtraction means (control means) 24 truncation means (control means) 25 10 subtraction means (control means)

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A paper sheet counter for counting a preset number of paper sheets one by one by sequentially adsorbing them one by one from a stack of stacked paper sheets and setting the number of paper sheets to be counted. An addition switch for adding the number of sheets and a subtraction switch for subtracting the set number of sheets to be counted are arranged at a predetermined interval, and
A switch plate for pressing and operating the addition switch and the subtraction switch is arranged on the upper surfaces of the addition switch and the subtraction switch in a bridging state, and the switch plate of the number setting unit An operation state determination unit that determines whether the addition switch and the subtraction switch are operated, an operation time determination unit that determines a time during which the addition switch and the subtraction switch are operated, and the addition switch is operated. Add to the set number for each
When the addition switch is operated for a predetermined time or more, a predetermined number is added to the set number to update the set number, and each time the subtraction switch is operated, the set number is subtracted,
When the subtraction switch has been operated for a predetermined time or more, the preset number is subtracted from the set number and the set number is updated.
A paper sheet counting machine, comprising: a control unit that sets the set number of sheets to a frequently used number when the addition switch and the subtraction switch are simultaneously operated.