JPH076853U - Automatic ticket gate - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] It is possible to prevent front passengers from accidentally pulling out the passenger tickets of rear passengers or intentionally pulling out the tickets. [Structure] Detecting the positions of front passengers (A) and rear passengers (B) entering the ticket gate passage (2) at multiple points between the ticket slot (5) and the ticket exit (6) When the detection signals of the front passenger (A) and the rear passenger (B) are input from the passenger position detection sensor (4), the detection signal of the rear passenger (B) is detected. The estimated time when the rear passenger (B) arrives at the ticket exit (6) is calculated based on the above, and the ticket for the rear passenger (B) coincides with the estimated time when the rear passenger (B) arrives. Passing passengers (B) by ticket holding stopper (74) so that the passengers of (B) arrive at (6) or the passengers' (B) ticket arrives at the ticket exit (6) later than the expected arrival time of the following passengers It was configured to cancel the temporary hold of the ticket.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention is an improvement of an automatic ticket gate installed at the ticket gate of a railway line station. More specifically, of the front passengers and rear passengers who enter the ticket gate passage, the front passenger mistakes the ticket for the rear passenger. The present invention relates to an automatic ticket gate that can be prevented from being pulled out or intentionally pulled out.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 As is well known, the automatic ticket gates installed at the ticket gates of railway line stations temporarily hold passenger tickets for rear passengers by the ticket holding mechanism until the end of the return ticket processing or the end of the ticket collection processing. After the passenger holds the ticket and the front passenger pulls out the ticket from the ticket exit, or before the front passenger passes through the ticket gate passage after collecting the ticket of the front passenger, It is configured to release the temporary hold of the passenger's ticket and transport the ticket to the ticket exit.

Therefore, in the automatic ticket gate, for example, a front passenger inserts a regular ticket to be collected into a ticket slot, and a rear passenger receives a regular ticket to be returned to the ticket slot. If inserted, before the front passengers pass through the ticket gate passage, the fixed ticket of the rear passengers will be temporarily held by the ticket holding mechanism, and the fixed ticket will be transported to the ticket exit. There were cases in which passengers mistakenly or intentionally pulled out a regular passenger ticket for a rear passenger from the ticket exit and carried it away.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 The present invention has been made in view of the above problems of the automatic ticket gate, and can reliably prevent a front passenger from accidentally or intentionally pulling out a passenger's ticket and carrying it away. The purpose is to provide a ticket gate.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention determines the positions of front passengers and rear passengers who have entered a ticket gate passage as a plurality of positions between a ticket slot and a ticket slot. Based on the passenger position detection sensor that detects the passenger position at this point and the front passenger and rear passenger detection signals input from this passenger position detection sensor, the ticket holding stopper is activated to release the temporary holding of the passenger tickets for the rear passengers. When a detection signal of a front passenger and a rear passenger is input from the passenger position detection sensor, the present traveling speed of the rear passenger is calculated based on the detection signal of the rear passenger. Calculate the estimated time at which the rear passengers will arrive at the ticket exit from the traffic speed, and either the passenger's ticket will arrive at the ticket exit at the same time as the estimated time at which the rear passengers arrive Behind the expected time Shaken is configured to actuate to release the temporary hold of tickets the tickets pending stopper so as to arrive at the ticket take-out opening.

[0006]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the automatic ticket gate of the present embodiment comprises a pair of ticket gate main bodies (11, 12) installed in parallel along the traveling direction of the ticket gate, and both the ticket gate main bodies ( The ticket gate passage (2) is between 11 and 12). A pair of horizontally rotatable doors (3, 3) are provided on the side of the ticket gate passageway (2) on the entrance side of the ticket gate bodies (11, 12), and the ticket gate body ( A passenger position detection sensor (4) is provided between the mounting portion of the door (3) and a ticket slot (5) described later on the side surface of the ticket gate passage (2) side of 11,12). Of the two ticket gates (11, 12), the ticket gate (5) is provided at the entrance end on the upper surface of one of the ticket gates (11), and the door (3) is attached. There is a ticket exit (6) in front of. A ticket transport unit (7) is housed between the ticket slot (5) and the ticket exit (6) inside the one ticket gate body (11), and the other ticket gate body. An arithmetic control unit having a control circuit (8) composed of a microprocessor is stored in the inside of (12).

The door (3) prevents or allows passage of a passenger who has entered the ticket gate passage (2), and the passenger inserts a genuine ticket into the ticket slot (5). In this case, the ticket gate passage (2) is opened to allow passage of passengers who enter the right ticket, and when the passerby inserts a fraudulent ticket into the ticket slot (5), the ticket passage (2) is closed and the ticket is illegal Block the passage of input customers.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the passenger position detecting sensor (4) is arranged with a predetermined space between the ticket slot (5) and the mounting portion of the door (3). It consists of multiple photosensors (4-1,4-2, ..., 4-N) (for example, N = 10), and the floodlight element is attached to one of the ticket gate main bodies (11), and the other ticket gate main body. The light receiving element is attached to (12) so as to face the light emitting element. The photosensors (4-1, 4-2, ..., 4-N) of the passer-by-passenger position detection sensor (4) detect that the passer-by who has entered the ticket gate passage (2) detects the light beam of the light projecting element. When blocked, the light receiving element outputs a detection signal to the control circuit (8).

The ticket transport unit (7) is configured so that up to two tickets can be loaded into the ticket slot (5). The ticket transport unit (7) has a ticket detection sensor (71) consisting of a photo sensor on the entrance side of the ticket slot (5), and when a ticket is loaded into the ticket slot (5), the first The conveyor belt (72) takes the ticket into the unit, and the second conveyor belt (73) in the next stage conveys the ticket to the vicinity of the ticket exit (6). The ticket detection sensor (71) detects a ticket inserted into the ticket slot (5) and outputs a ticket detection signal to the control circuit (8). A read head (73a) for reading the magnetic recording information of the ticket and outputting the read data to the control circuit (8) in the ticket transport passage of the second transport belt (73) and a return target. When a two-ticket ticket is inserted into the ticket entry slot (5) and the writing head (73b) that writes data such as ticket inspection station data on the magnetic track part of the ticket, the ticket that was inserted later is temporarily held And a freely rotatable key-shaped ticket holding stopper (74) are arranged. The ticket holding stopper (74) rotates clockwise so that the second conveyor belt (73) cannot convey the ticket, and it rotates counterclockwise so that the second conveyor belt (73) prevents the ticket from being conveyed. Enables transportation of tickets. When the ticket inserted first or the ticket inserted later is a normal ticket to be collected, the ticket transport unit (7) is a ticket exit side of the second transport belt (73). The ticket distribution plate (75) arranged at the position is rotated counterclockwise by a certain angle to guide the ticket conveyed from the second conveyor belt (73) to the third conveyor belt (76), The third conveyor belt (76) discharges the ticket from the ticket distribution plate (75) to the collection box (77). Further, if the ticket inserted first or the ticket inserted later is a regular ticket or transit ticket to be returned, the ticket distribution unit (7) ) Rotates a certain angle in the clockwise direction from the previous rotation position, guides the ticket conveyed from the second conveyor belt (73) to the fourth conveyor belt (78), and the fourth conveyor belt (78). ) Sends the ticket from the ticket distribution board (75) to the ticket exit (6). The ticket holding stopper (74) and the ticket distribution plate (75) are rotated by an electromagnetic solenoid (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit (8) inputs the ticket detection signal from the ticket detection sensor (71) of the ticket transfer unit (7) to input the first transfer belt (72) and the second transfer belt (72). Drive the conveyor belt (73), and based on the ticket type data contained in the read data input from the read head (72a), the ticket inserted in the ticket slot (5) should be collected (normal It is determined whether the ticket is a genuine ticket based on the ticket issuance date data and feasible section data included in the read data as well as determining whether it is a ticket) or a ticket to be returned (commuter ticket or transit ticket). Determine whether it is a genuine note. When it is determined that the ticket is a ticket to be collected (normal ticket), the ticket distribution plate (75) is rotated counterclockwise and the third conveyor belt (76) is driven. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ticket is a ticket to be returned (commuter ticket or transit ticket), the writing head (73b) outputs a writing command signal of the ticket inspection station data and The distribution plate (75) is rotated clockwise to drive the fourth conveyor belt (78). If it is determined that the ticket to be collected (normal ticket) or the ticket to be returned (commuter ticket or transit ticket) is an illegal ticket, the doors (3, 3) are moved to the ticket passage (2). If it is determined that the ticket to be collected (normal ticket) or the ticket to be returned (commuter ticket or transit ticket) is a genuine ticket, the door ( Turn 3,3) to open the ticket gate (2). Further, the control circuit (8) inputs a ticket detection signal of a ticket inserted first and a ticket inserted later within a predetermined time zone from the ticket detection sensor (71) of the ticket transport unit (7). Then, the ticket retention stopper (74) is rotated in the clockwise direction so as to temporarily hold the ticket that has been inserted later.

Further, the control circuit (8) includes, as shown in FIG. 1, each photo sensor (4-1, 4-2, ..., 4-N) which constitutes the passing passenger position detection sensor (4). When the detection signals of the front passengers (A) and rear passengers (B) who have entered the ticket gate passage (2) are input, the rear passengers are detected from the latest two detection signals of rear passengers (B). The current traveling speed (V) of the rear passenger (B) is calculated based on the detection position of (B) and the detection time difference corresponding to the detection position, and at the same time, the traveling speed (V) and the rear passenger (B) are From the relationship with the distance (S) from the current position to the ticket exit (6), the estimated time when the rear passenger (B) reaches the ticket exit (6) is estimated. Then, the difference between the estimated time of arrival of the rear passengers and the estimated time of arrival of the passengers of the rear passenger (B) at the ticket exit (6) after being released by the ticket holding stopper (74) is a predetermined set value, that is, , The rear passenger (B) arrives at the ticket exit (6) and at the same time, the ticket for the rear passenger (B) arrives at the ticket exit (6), or the rear passenger (B) arrives at the ticket exit (6). ), The ticket holding stopper (74) corresponding to various speed patterns of the passengers actually passing through the ticket passage (2) so that the ticket for the rear passenger arrives at the ticket exit (6). When it becomes equal to the set value of the ticket holding time zone, the ticket holding stopper (74) is rotated counterclockwise so as to cancel the temporary holding of the ticket for the rear passenger (B).

Next, the operation of the automatic ticket gate of the present embodiment will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. In the flowchart of FIG. 4, as shown in FIG. 1, the front passenger (A) inserts a genuine ticket (AT) into the ticket slot (5), and the front passenger (A) enters the ticket passage (2). ), The rear passenger (B) inserts a genuine ticket (BT) into the ticket slot (5) and enters the ticket passage (2). It is an example.

First, when the front passenger (A) inserts a ticket (AT) (a regular ticket to be collected or a regular ticket or a transfer ticket to be returned) into the ticket slot (5) (Step 1), the ticket detection sensor (71) detects the ticket (AT) (step 2). The control circuit (8) inputs a ticket detection signal from the ticket detection sensor (71) and drives the first conveyor belt (72) and the second conveyor belt (73) of the ticket conveyor unit (7). As a result, the second conveyor belt (73) conveys the ticket (AT) toward the reading head (73a) (step 3), and the reading head (73a) magnetically records the information on the ticket (AT). Is read (step 4).

The control circuit (8) inputs the read data of the ticket (AT) from the reading head (73a), judges whether the ticket (AT) is a valid ticket or an illegal ticket, and collects the returned ticket. The type of bill is judged as a bill (step 5). As a result, if the ticket (AT) is a genuine ticket, the control circuit (8) rotates the doors (3, 3) to open the ticket gate passage (2) (step 6). If the ticket (AT) is a return ticket (commuter ticket or transit ticket), the control circuit (8) rotates the ticket distribution plate (75) in the clockwise direction and 4 Drive the conveyor belt (78). Further, if the ticket (AT) is a ticket collection ticket (ordinary ticket), the control circuit (8) rotates the ticket distribution plate (75) in the counterclockwise direction and also causes the third conveyor belt to move. Drive (76). As a result, the ticket (AT), which is a return ticket, has the ticket inspection station data written on the magnetic track section by the writing head (73b), and the fourth transportation belt (75) via the ticket distribution plate (75). It is sent to the ticket exit (6) by 78) and returned to the rear passenger (B). On the other hand, the ticket (AT), which is a ticket collection ticket, is guided to the third conveyor belt (76) by the ticket distribution plate (75) and collected in the collection box (77) by the third conveyor belt (76). (Step 7).

In step 5, if the ticket (AT) is an illegal ticket, the control circuit (8) rotates the doors (3, 3) so as to close the ticket gate passage (2) and shakes the ticket. While rotating the minute plate (75) clockwise, the fourth conveyor belt (78) is driven. As a result, the illegal ticket (AT) is guided by the ticket distribution plate (75) to the fourth conveyor belt (78), and the fourth conveyor belt (76) sends it to the ticket exit (6) to the front. Returned to the customer (not shown).

Next, the front passenger (A) who put in the return ticket pulls out his own ticket (AT) and passes through the ticket gate (2), or the front passenger (A) who put in the ticket collection ticket. Before the passenger passes through the ticket gate passage (2), the rear passenger (B) inserts a ticket (BT) (a regular ticket or a transit ticket to be returned) into the ticket slot (5) (step 8) Then, when entering the ticket passage (2), the ticket detection sensor (71) detects the ticket (BT) (step 9), and the passer-by position detection sensor (4) is detected by the front passenger (A). And a rear passenger (B) are detected (step 10). The control circuit (8) inputs a ticket detection signal from the ticket detection sensor (71) and drives the first conveyor belt (72) and the second conveyor belt (73) of the ticket conveyor unit (7). As a result, the ticket (BT) of the rear passenger (B) is conveyed toward the reading head (73a) by the second conveyor belt (73) (step 11). The control circuit (8) determines, based on the read data from the read head (73a), whether the ticket (BT) is a genuine ticket or a fraudulent ticket, and whether the ticket is a return ticket or a bill collecting ticket. Step 13). In this case, since the boarding ticket (BT) is both a genuine ticket and a return ticket, the control circuit (8) keeps the doors (3, 3) open with the ticket gate passage (2) open, and the ticket is written. A ticket writing station data write command signal is output to the inserting head (73b), and the ticket holding stopper (74) is rotated clockwise. As a result, the ticket (BT) for the rear passenger (B) is temporarily held by the ticket holding stopper (74) after the ticket inspection station data is written in the magnetic track section by the writing head (73b) (step 14). ).

In addition, the control circuit (8), based on the detection signals of the latest two points of the rear passenger (B) input from the passenger position detecting sensor (4), the current passage of the rear passenger (B). The speed (V) is obtained (step 15), and the estimated time when the rear passenger (B) arrives at the ticket exit (6) is calculated from this traffic speed (V) (step 16). Then, it is judged whether or not the difference between the estimated time of arrival of the rear passengers and the estimated time of arrival of the ticket is equal to the set value (step 17), and the difference between the estimated time of arrival of the rear passengers and the expected time of ticket arrival is equal to the set value. If not, the process returns to step 15, and if the difference between the estimated time of arrival at the rear passenger and the estimated time of arrival of the ticket is equal to the set value, the ticket retaining stopper (74) is rotated counterclockwise. As a result, the ticket holding stopper (74) releases the temporary holding of the ticket (BT) for the rear passenger (B) (step 18).

Then, the control circuit (8) drives the fourth conveyor belt (78) at the same time as rotating the ticket distribution plate (75) in the clockwise direction, whereby the rear passenger (B) The ticket (BT) of is guided by the ticket distribution plate (75) to the fourth conveyor belt (78), and the fourth conveyor belt (78) sends it to the ticket exit (6) to the rear passenger (B). It is returned (step 19).

Therefore, in the automatic ticket gate of this embodiment, the rear passenger (B) reaches the ticket exit (6) at the same time or the rear passenger (B) reaches the ticket exit (6). Later, the ticket (BT) for the rear passenger (B) arrives at the ticket exit (6), so the ticket (BT) for the rear passenger (B) passes from the ticket exit (6) to the front passenger (A). You will not be accidentally or intentionally withdrawn your own ticket (AT).

[0020]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, in the automatic ticket gate of the present invention, the ticket for the rear passenger arrives at the ticket exit at the same time as the estimated time when the rear passenger arrives at the ticket exit. Tickets for rear passengers arrive at the ticket exit later than the estimated time of arrival for rear passengers. It is possible to reliably prevent accidental or intentional removal of the.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an embodiment of an automatic ticket gate according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a ticket transport unit of the automatic ticket gate of the present embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a configuration block diagram of an automatic ticket gate of the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the automatic ticket gate of the present embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (A) Front passenger (B) Rear passenger (2) Ticket passage (4) Passenger position detection sensor (5) Ticket slot (6) Ticket exit (74) Ticket holding stopper (8) Control circuit

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. The ticket for the rear passenger (B) is temporarily held by the ticket holding stopper (74) until the ticket for the front passenger (A) is returned or the ticket collecting process is completed, and the front passenger (A) is held. After the front passenger (A) pulls out the ticket from the ticket exit (6), or
The passengers in (A) collect the tickets and the front passenger (A) passes through the ticket gate (2).
Before passing through the
In the automatic ticket gate that releases the temporary hold of the ticket of (B) and conveys the ticket to the ticket exit (6), the front passenger (A) and the passenger who entered the ticket passage (2) and Rear passenger
Passenger position detection sensor (4) that detects the position of (B) at multiple points between the ticket slot (5) and the ticket exit (6), and in front of this passenger position detection sensor (4) Customers (A) and rear passengers (B)
When the detection signal of the rear passenger (B) is input, the current traveling speed (V) of the rear passenger (B) is calculated based on the detection signal of the rear passenger (B). The estimated time of arrival for the rear passengers who arrive at the exit (6) is calculated, and the ticket for the rear passenger (B) arrives at the ticket exit (6) at the same time as the estimated time for arrival of the rear passengers, or A control circuit that operates the ticket holding stopper (74) to release the temporary hold of the ticket so that the ticket of the rear passenger (B) arrives at the ticket exit (6) later than the expected arrival time of the passenger ( 8) An automatic ticket gate equipped with.