JPH0848066A - Sealing device to leaves - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce the trouble due to the overlapping of the print of seal. with an address part by a method wherein the detecting means of the positions of stamps pasted or printed on leaves and the detecting means of the positions, at which address informations on the leaves are stated, are provided. CONSTITUTION:When the tip of each of leaves 113 is detected with a photoelectric sensor 106, a counter circuit 107 starts counting. A sealing control circuit 108 decides the operational timing of stamper driving circuits 109 and 110 respectively driving a plurality of stampers 111 and 112 on the basis of the carrying positions, which are detected by the count values outputted from the counter circuit 107, of the leaves and of the postmarked positions, which are outputted from a positional information detecting part 105. In response to the operational timings, the stamper driving circuits 109 and 110 are respectively put into actuation. Further, a plurality of the stampers 111 and 112 seal on the leaves 113 in response to the operational timings of the stamper driving circuits 109 and 110 respectively corresponding thereto.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a paper sheet stamping device for stamping stamps, fee stamps, etc. (hereinafter referred to as stamps) pasted or printed on conveyed postal matters, and more particularly to paper sheets. It is possible to imprint over a wide area on leaves,
The present invention relates to a paper sheet imprinting device capable of imprinting while avoiding a destination part.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, even if a portion to be stamped of a sheet to be conveyed is present at a position slightly out of a predetermined range, the sheet to be stamped is not rejected and is suitable for the stamped portion. There is a paper sheet imprinting device capable of imprinting on a sheet (for example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 59-162273).

This conventional paper sheet stamping device will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

First, in the two-dimensional image input unit 102, the front end of the paper sheet 113 conveyed on the conveying path 101 is detected by a photoelectric sensor (not shown), and the two-dimensional image of the paper sheet 113 is detected at the timing of detection. Input the image data. Then, in the fee stamp surface detecting unit 103, the positions of stamps on the paper sheets 113,
The number and type of sheets are detected, the sticking position information of stamps is determined, and this sticking position information is stored in the register 301.

Next, the front end of the paper sheet 113 that has passed through the two-dimensional image input unit 102 is detected by the photoelectric sensor 106, and the moving time of the paper sheet 113 from the photoelectric sensor 106 is counted by the counter circuit 107. The photoelectric sensor 106 and the position at which the paper sheet 113 is imprinted by the imprinting device 111 are preset, and the imprinting control circuit 302 sets the register 3
Paste position information and counter circuit 10 stored in 01
The stamper 111 based on the moving time counted in 7
Drive timing is determined. The stamper drive circuit 109 operates at the determined driving timing, and the sheet 113 is accurately stamped by the stamper 111 at the position where the stamps are attached.

Here, the stamper 111 is a rotary stamping means as shown in FIG. That is, the shaft member 304
A cylindrical stamp member 303 having a seal imprint formed thereon is attached to the shaft member, and the shaft member is connected to a rotation driving unit such as a motor (not shown). The rotation driving unit rotates the cylindrical stamp member 303. It is a rotating hub system that imprints and stamps.

[0007]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION Problems to be Solved by the Invention The width and length of postmarks for stamping stamps affixed to paper sheets are set to optimum values in view of the size of stamps and the visibility to humans. Therefore, the size of the imprinter is naturally limited.

In the conventional paper sheet imprinting device, the sticking range of the stamps that can be imprinted in the short side direction of the paper sheet is, as shown in FIGS. Due to the fixed distance C to 111 and the width of the imprinter limited by the width D of the postmark, it is limited to the range A.

Further, the sticking range of the stamps in which the stamping process can be performed in the long side direction of the paper sheet is controlled by controlling the stamper so that the stamp can be applied to the stamps as much as possible. Even if the change is dealt with, the length E of the postmark is limited, so that it is substantially limited to the range B.

Therefore, in the short side direction of the paper sheet, the stamps attached in the range other than the range A cannot be stamped, and the stamps in the range B also in the long side direction of the paper sheet. However, if even one sheet is attached, the stamps attached to the area other than the area B cannot be imprinted.

Further, even if an attempt is made to expand the range in which the imprinting process can be performed on a paper sheet simply by using a plurality of imprinting devices, the destination information or the like is written on the paper sheet, and this address portion is described. The postmark mark overlaps with. Therefore, there is a problem in that it becomes very difficult to perform the process of automatically classifying the paper sheets based on the destination information.

[0012]

In order to solve the above problems, the paper sheet imprinting apparatus of the present invention is provided with a stamp that is pasted or printed on a paper sheet conveyed on a conveying path. Alternatively, the first detecting means for detecting the printed position (position information of stamp / fee stamp surface) and the position where the address information described on the paper sheet is described (address position information)
Second detecting means for detecting the sheet, and third detecting means for detecting the imprint position on the paper sheet based on the detection result by the first detecting means and the detection result by the second detecting means. A fourth detection means for detecting the conveyance position of the paper sheet on the conveyance path, a plurality of imprinting means for imprinting the paper sheet, a detection result of the third detection means and a fourth detection means The imprinting control means controls the imprinting means based on the detection result of the means.

Further, as the imprinting means, an ink jet type means in which nozzles are arranged for ejecting ink in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the paper sheets and according to the height of the paper sheets is used. However, the imprint controller may control the inkjet.

[0014]

Next, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

In the first embodiment of the present invention, the position where stamps are attached or printed on the paper sheet, the position where the address is written, and the transport position of the paper sheet are respectively detected, and position information of these is detected. Based on the above, a plurality of imprinting devices are independently driven and controlled so that the stamps are not imprinted and the stamps are accurately imprinted.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the construction of the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the construction of a stamper.

In the paper sheet imprinting apparatus according to the present embodiment, the two-dimensional image input unit 102 is synchronized with the timing at which the leading edge of the paper sheet 113 conveyed on the conveyance path 101 is detected by a photoelectric sensor (not shown). Then, the entire surface of the paper sheet 113 is input as image data. Based on the input image data, the fee stamp face detection unit 103 detects the position information (paper sheet 1) about the stamps attached or printed on the paper sheet 113.
The position where stamps are present on 13), the number of sheets, the type (for example, ordinary stamp, commemorative stamp, charge meter), etc. are detected, and the stamp position information is output to the position information detection unit 105. Further, based on the image data input by the two-dimensional image input unit 102, the address detection unit 104 detects the presence or absence of the address information described on the paper sheet 113, the position described (address position information), and the like. Then, the address position information is output to the position information detection unit 105. The position information detection unit 105 detects a range that can be imprinted on the paper sheet 113 while avoiding the addressed portion based on the postage stamp position information and the address position information, and also determines the imprint position on the paper sheet 113. Then, the stamp position information regarding the stamp position is output to the stamp control unit.
In the counter circuit 107, the photoelectric sensor 106 is used for the paper sheet 11
Counting is started at the timing at which the tip of 3 is detected.
The stamp control circuit 108 independently drives the plurality of stampers 111, 112 drive circuits 109, 110 based on the stamp position information on the paper sheet 113 output from the position information detection unit 105 and the count value in the counter circuit 107. Determine the timing to operate. The stamper drive circuits 109 and 110 drive the corresponding stampers 111 and 112 at the timing determined by the stamp control circuit 108.

Here, the fee stamp surface detecting unit 103 recognizes, for example, perforations of stamps,
A method of detecting the stamps, a method of detecting the stamps by detecting the color frame of the stamps, and a phosphorescent / fluorescent characteristic of the stamps having the phosphorescent / fluorescent characteristic. Therefore, a method of detecting stamps or the like is used, but since any of these methods is a well-known means, detailed description will be omitted. Further, in order to detect all kinds of stamps without exception, it is possible to use a plurality of stamp / fee stamp face detecting means in combination, including the above three detecting means.

As the address detector 104, for example, the method disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 5-1074 can be used. According to this method, information such as a character string is divided into blocks based on input image data under certain conditions.
Then, the address position is detected by scoring the obtained block based on a predetermined address reliability determination requirement. Here, the address position information detected by the address detection unit 104 and the stamp position information detected by the fee stamp surface detection unit 103 are indicated by xy coordinate values based on the circumscribed frame of the paper sheet 113. You can

As the stampers 111 and 112, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of rotary hub type stampers are installed with their heights changed in the direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the paper sheets 113. The stampers 111 and 112 are independently driven and controlled by the stamper drive circuits 109 and 110.

Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, when the paper sheet 113 is conveyed through the conveying path 101, it passes through the two-dimensional image input section 102. In the two-dimensional image input unit 102, two-dimensional image data of the paper sheet 113 is input at the timing when a photoelectric sensor (not shown) detects the beginning of the paper sheet 113. And
Based on the two-dimensional image data, the fee stamp surface detecting unit 10
In 3, the position where the stamps are printed or attached on the paper sheet 113 (stamp position information) is detected. At the same time, on the basis of the two-dimensional image data, the address detector 104 detects the position where the address is written (address position information). Then, the position information detecting unit 105 detects the sealable area on the paper sheet 113 based on the stamp position information and the address position information,
Furthermore, the position where the postmark is actually made is determined.

Next, when the photoelectric sensor 106 detects the leading edge of the paper sheet 113, the counter circuit 107 starts counting. The timing of counting in the counting circuit is set in advance, and therefore the distance by which the paper sheet 113 is conveyed during one counting is determined. Then, the count value of the count circuit is sequentially output to the imprint control circuit 108, and the imprint control circuit 108 detects the position of the conveyed paper sheet 113 based on the count value.

In the stamp control circuit 108, the paper sheet 113 detected by the count value output from the count circuit
Of the stamper drive circuits 109 and 110 for individually driving the stampers 111 and 112 based on the transport position of the stamp and the position of the postmark on the paper sheet 113 output from the position information detection unit 105. Determine the operation timing independently, according to the operation timing,
The respective stamper drive circuits 109 and 110 are operated. Then, the plurality of imprinters 111 and 112 imprint on the sheet 113 in accordance with the operation timings of the imprinter drive circuits 109 and 110 corresponding thereto.

Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of rotary hub type stampers 111 and 112 are installed so that the heights thereof are different in the vertical direction with respect to the conveying direction of the paper sheets 113. However, the imprinters 111 and 112 are not limited to this example.

For example, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of rotary hub type stampers 111 and 112 can be installed at different positions in the conveying direction of the paper sheets 113. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, when a plurality of stamps and the like are attached in series to the transport path 101, in a configuration in which only one conventional rotary hub type stamper is installed, the stamper is Since the paper sheet 113 is conveyed during one rotation for stamping the first stamp or the like, it is difficult to attempt to stamp a plurality of postmarks by rotating one stamper two times or more. It was On the other hand, a plurality of rotary hub type stampers 11
According to the configuration in which the Nos. 1 and 112 are installed at different positions with respect to the transport path 101, the plural imprinters 111 and 112 are independently driven, so that the imprinting can be performed accurately.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, an ink jet type stamper 114 may be used as the stamping means. That is, the paper sheet 11 is vertically fed from the transport path 101.
A large number of nozzles corresponding to the height of 3 are arranged, and based on the imprinting position on the paper sheet 113 detected by the position information detecting unit 105, only ink droplets at necessary positions are ejected from the nozzles and imprinted. This inkjet type stamp 114
With the use of (1), it is possible to perform continuous imprinting over a wide range without a time loss such as imprinting once when the imprinting is carried out as in the rotating hub system and imprinting cannot be completed until one revolution.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a rotary hub type stamper 111 and an ink jet type stamper 114 may be used together as the stamping means. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the rotary hub type imprinter 111 imprints the station name and date, and the inkjet type imprinter 114 presses a bar mark for the purpose of preventing reuse of stamps. In this case, the structure is not relatively complicated, and the inkjet control is simple.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In the second embodiment, the number of imprinters installed is halved so that only one surface can be imprinted by the imprinters. Therefore, based on the two-dimensional image data of the paper sheet, the surface of the paper sheet on which stamps and addresses are present (hereinafter referred to as the front surface) and the surface not present (hereinafter referred to as the back surface) are detected, A means for changing the direction of the paper sheet is provided in the conveying path so that the surface of the paper sheet is always on the surface that can be imprinted with the stamper.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the second embodiment of the present invention. Since most of the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, the description of the overlapping parts will be omitted. .

The front / back surface detection unit 201 detects the front / back surface of the paper sheet 113 based on the image data of the paper sheet 113 input by the two-dimensional image input unit 102. As the front surface / back surface detecting means, it is known that the surface on which the stamps are detected by the fee stamp surface detecting unit 103 is determined to be the front surface, or the surface at which the address position information is detected by the address detecting unit 104 is determined to be the front surface. The above means may be used. The direction changing unit 202 uses the stamper 1 based on the detection result of the front / back surface detecting unit 201.
The direction of the paper sheet 113 is changed so that the surface of the paper sheet 113 comes to the surface that can be imprinted with 11, 112. The data conversion unit 203 detects the stamp position information detected by the fee stamp face detection unit 103 when the direction change unit 202 changes the direction of the paper sheet 113 based on the detection result of the front surface / back surface detection unit 201. And the address position information detected by the address detector 104 is converted into data. The position information detection unit 105 detects a range that can be imprinted on the paper sheet 113 while avoiding the address portion based on the post-data conversion stamp position information and the address position information after the data conversion output from the data conversion unit 203. , Determines the imprint position on the paper sheet 113, and outputs the imprint position information regarding the imprint position to the imprint control unit. Here, the stampers 111 and 112
Any of the imprinting means shown in FIGS. 2 to 5 may be used, but it is sufficient if the imprinting means is installed so that only one side of the paper sheet 113 can be imprinted.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

First, when the paper sheet 113 is conveyed through the conveying path 101, it passes through the two-dimensional image input unit 102. In the two-dimensional image input unit 102, two-dimensional image data of the paper sheet 113 is input at the timing when a photoelectric sensor (not shown) detects the beginning of the paper sheet 113. And
Based on the two-dimensional image data, the fee stamp surface detecting unit 10
In 3, the position where the stamps are printed or attached on the paper sheet 113 (stamp position information) is detected. At the same time, on the basis of the two-dimensional image data, the address detector 104 detects the position where the address is written (address position information). Further, based on the two-dimensional image data, the front surface / back surface detection unit 201 uses the paper sheet 1
The front and back surfaces of 13 are detected. Here, the paper sheets 113
When it is detected that the rear surface faces the imprintable surface, the direction changing unit 202 changes the direction of the paper sheet 113. In response to the detection result of the front / back surface detection unit 201, the data conversion unit 203 causes the fee stamp surface detection unit 103
Stamp position information and address detection unit 1 detected in
The address position information detected in 04 is converted into data. For example, when the direction of the paper sheet 113 is changed as shown in FIG. 8, the coordinates of each position information are converted into (X, 0) to (X1, 0) and (X1 ，
0) to (0,0) and (0, Y1) to (X1, Y1)
Then, the same conversion as (X1, Y1) to (Y1, X1) may be performed. Then, in the position information detecting unit 105, based on the stamp position information and the address position information that have been data-converted by the data conversion unit 203, the paper sheets 113
The imprintable area on the upper side is detected, and the position where the postmark is actually made is determined.

Then, in the imprint control circuit 108, as in the first embodiment described above, the conveyance position of the paper sheet 113 detected by the count value output from the count circuit,
The stamper drive circuit 10 for individually driving the plurality of stampers 111, 112 based on the position on the paper sheet 113 where the postmark is made, which is output from the position information detection unit 105.
The operation timings of 9 and 110 are independently determined, and the stamper drive circuits 109 and 110 are operated in accordance with the operation timings. The sheet 113 is installed only on one side of the sheet 113, and a plurality of the stamps 111 and 112 stamp the sheet 113 with the operation timings of the stamper drive circuits 109 and 110 corresponding thereto.

[0036]

As described above, the paper sheet stamping device of the present invention is provided with a plurality of rotary hub type stampers, ink jet type stampers, etc., and each stamper is independently drive-controlled. Therefore, in the conventional imprinting device, it is possible to imprint stamps attached or printed in a range that cannot be imprinted at one time.

Furthermore, since the positions of the stamps and the position where the address is described are detected from the two-dimensional image of the paper sheet, it is possible to imprint while avoiding the address part, so that the imprint overlaps the address part. Problems can be reduced and the processing efficiency of the address sorting machine can be improved.

Furthermore, by arranging the surfaces of the paper sheets from the two-dimensional image of the paper sheets, the number of imprinting devices to be installed can be reduced so that only one side of the paper sheets can be imprinted. There is also an effect of realizing simplification and cost reduction.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration in which a plurality of rotary hub type stampers are installed.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another configuration when a plurality of rotary hub type stampers are installed.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an ink jet type stamper.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a configuration when a rotary hub type imprinter and an inkjet type imprinter are used together.

FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of imprinting by the imprinting means shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a direction change of a paper sheet.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a conventional paper sheet stamping device.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a configuration in the case where one rotary hub type stamper is installed.

11 is a diagram showing an example of imprinting when the imprinting device shown in FIG. 10 is used.

[Explanation of symbols]

 101 Conveyance Path 102 Two-dimensional Image Input Section 103 Fee Price Stamp Detection Section 104 Address Detection Section 105 Position Information Detection Section 106 Photoelectric Sensor 107 Counter Circuit 108 Stamp Control Circuit 109, 110 Stamp Drive Circuit 111, 112, 114 Stamp 113 Paper Leaf 201 Front / back surface detection unit 202 Direction conversion unit 203 Data conversion unit

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A first detection unit for detecting the position of a stamp attached or printed on a sheet conveyed on a conveying path, and address information described on the sheet. Second detection means for detecting the described position, and third detection means for detecting the imprinting position on the paper sheet based on the detection result by the first detection means and the detection result by the second detection means. And a fourth detecting means for detecting the transport position of the paper sheet on the transport path.
Detecting means, a plurality of imprinting means for imprinting on the paper sheet, and the plurality of imprinting means independently based on the detection result of the third detecting means and the detection result of the fourth detecting means. A paper sheet imprinting device, comprising: 2. The plurality of imprinting means are rotary hub-type imprinting means installed at different heights in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the paper sheets or at different positions with respect to the conveying direction. The paper sheet imprinting device according to claim 1, wherein: 3. A first detecting means for detecting the position of a stamp attached or printed on a paper sheet conveyed on a conveying path, and address information written on the paper sheet. Second detection means for detecting the information of the described position, and the stamp position on the paper sheet is detected based on the detection result by the first detection means and the detection result by the second detection means. A third detecting means and a fourth detecting means for detecting the carrying position of the paper sheet on the carrying path.
Detection means, imprinting means for imprinting on the paper sheet, and imprinting control means for controlling the imprinting means based on the detection results of the third detection means and the fourth detection means. The imprinting means is an ink jet type imprinting means in which nozzles are arranged for ejecting ink in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the paper sheets and in accordance with the height of the paper sheets. A paper sheet imprinting device characterized in that 4. A fifth detecting means for detecting a surface to be imprinted on the paper sheet, and a direction changing means for changing the direction of the paper sheet based on a detection result of the fifth detecting means, A data conversion unit that converts the detection result of the second detection unit and the detection result of the third detection unit when the direction of the paper sheet is changed by the direction change unit, 4. The paper sheet imprinting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the detecting means detects the imprinting position on the paper sheet based on the information converted by the data converting means. 5. The paper sheet imprinting apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the imprinting means is installed so as to imprint only one surface of the paper sheet.