JPH09235061A - Bill storage device and transation processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate setting of a handling processing structure of bills or the like according to the types and number of bills by providing a storage part for storing bills and an extension unit provided with an external carrier path and an external storage part with connection permission at an internal carrier path for storing bills in the storage part of a device main body. SOLUTION: When the number of applicable bill types of a cash dispenser is 4, for example, a connection unit U1 is temporarily removed from a device main body 11, two extension units U2 and U3 are intervened between this device main body 11 and a connection unit U1 and are connected. Thus, stackers S1 to S4, the number of which is the same as that of handling bills are set to the device main body 11, and auto transaction in which four types of bills can be stored according for purposes is permitted. Additionally, since the number of extension units is not limited to two units and may be extended externally by the necessary number of such units according to purposes, excessive or insufficient stackers are never produced. Thereby, a desired number of bill types is easily realized, and the optimum number of stackers can be operated.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a paper sheet storage device such as a banknote depositing / dispensing machine, and more particularly to a paper sheet storage device having improved storage processing performance for paper sheets having different lengths such as banknotes. The present invention relates to a paper sheet storage device and a transaction processing device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An example of a banknote depositing / dispensing machine will be described below. As shown in FIG. 12, when depositing money, a banknote discriminator 123 discriminates banknotes deposited in a deposit port 122 of a main body 121 of the apparatus, and thereafter, The money is temporarily held by the temporary holding unit 124 and is stored in the internal money type stacker 125 ... After the payment transaction is completed. In addition, at the time of withdrawal, the stacker 125 corresponding to withdrawal
The banknotes are drawn out from the banknotes, the banknote recognition device 123 confirms the banknotes, and then the banknotes are discharged to the dispensing port 126. In this way, the external deposit port 122 and the dispense port 126, and the internal stacker 125
A pay-back / pay-out is permitted by connecting a recycle type conveying path 127 between the ...

However, when this type of banknote depositing / dispensing machine is commonly used in various countries around the world, foreign banknotes have different outer dimensions depending on the denomination than in Japan. It is necessary to change the size of the bill, and as a result, various types of banknote depositing / dispensing machines are required.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, a large number of stackers 131 ...
However, in this case, the circulation path 133 of the recirculation type becomes long, the apparatus main body 132 becomes large and the cost becomes high, and a wasteful stacker that is not effectively used when using a small denomination is used. It is uneconomical.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the apparatus main body 1
When the banknote storage cassettes 143a and 143b mounted on the drawer tray 142 from 41 are allowed to be drawn to the outside,
At the time of communication connection between the apparatus main body 141 and each of the cassettes 143a and 143b, when the cassette is mounted, the cassette connector 1
44 corresponds to the tray connector 145, and one end of the communication cable 146 is attached to the tray connector 145.
The other end of the communication cable 146 is connected to the main body connector 147.
Attached to the main body to connect the tray when setting the tray 14
7 is a main body connector 1 disposed at the inner end of the apparatus main body 141
The communication connection is made in correspondence with 48.

In this case, however, the length of the communication cable 146 requires a cable length corresponding to the maximum tray withdrawal length when the cassette is taken out. Therefore, when a cassette is added, as shown in FIG. Expansion cable 149
In addition to the above, there is a problem that the setting change cable 151 for changing the setting of the communication cable length according to the extension length of the extension cassette 150 is required.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, according to the present invention, a paper sheet storage device and a transaction processing which can easily change the setting to a paper sheet handling processing structure according to the number of types of paper sheets to be handled and used. The purpose is to provide a device.

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
A paper sheet storage device for storing paper sheets in a storage section via a transfer path, wherein an internal transfer path for storing the paper sheet in the storage section of the main body of the apparatus is provided, and the internal transfer path is provided with a paper sheet. The present invention is characterized in that a storage portion for storing items and the like, and an extension unit provided with an external transport path and an external storage portion are provided by allowing connection.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the accommodating portion is provided so as to be detachable from a predetermined mounting position.

The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that an extension tray for mounting an extension unit is connected to the internal transport path.

The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that an extension tray is connected to an internal tray which is allowed to be pulled out from the main body of the apparatus and is internally provided.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a communication cable connecting portion for connecting the apparatus body and the tray is provided on the tray drawer side of the apparatus body.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a transaction processing device including a paper sheet storage device.

[0014]

According to the present invention, when the number of storage units is increased according to the number of paper sheets to be handled, the storage unit for storing the paper sheets or the extension unit having the external transport path or the external storage unit is internally transported in the apparatus main body. Connect to the road and add the required number of storage units.

Further, the storage portion for storing the paper sheets is attached / detached from a predetermined mounting position to use the paper sheets in / out.

Furthermore, an extension tray for mounting the extension unit is connected to the internal transport path of the apparatus main body to add the extension unit.

Further, an extension tray is connected to an internal tray which is operated to be pulled out from the apparatus main body, and both trays are allowed to be pulled out integrally.

Further, a communication cable connecting portion for connecting between the apparatus body and the tray is provided on the tray drawer side of the apparatus body to connect the communication cable.

Further, the transaction processing apparatus having the sheet storage device is used for transaction of the sheets.

[0020]

As a result, the required number of storages of the main body of the apparatus can be increased, so that the storages can be easily increased or decreased to eliminate the excess or deficiency of the storages irrespective of the type of paper sheets. ,
The apparatus body can always be operated with a paper sheet processing structure suitable for the purpose of use.

Therefore, this one apparatus main body has a common performance that can be used for all operation purposes, and can be used for a wide range of purposes. Also, since it is sufficient to equip the required number of storage units and expansion units, the device body does not become larger than necessary,
The cost can be efficiently reduced. Further, when the expansion unit is connected to the main body of the apparatus, the internal transport path and the external transport path are connected to each other, and high transaction processing can be performed in which paper sheets are freely taken in and out for trading.

Furthermore, if an extension tray equipped with an extension unit is connected, the extension unit can be easily pulled out from the main body of the device, and when connected to the internal tray, both trays are pulled out in tandem and the entire storage unit is opened. It is possible to operate it in and out efficiently and integrally.

Further, when the communication cable is connected to the tray drawer side of the apparatus main body and the communication cable is connected, even if the tray length is extended by the extension amount when the extension unit is added, the communication cable of the existing storage portion is added. Since the length can be connected without changing, it can be dealt with simply by adding the communication cable of the expansion unit, and the standard communication cable can be effectively used as it is, which is economical.

Furthermore, when the paper sheet storage device is internally configured in a transaction processing device such as a banknote depositing / dispensing machine or an automatic teller machine, it is possible to perform highly efficient transaction processing for banknotes of each denomination.

[0025]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a banknote depositing / dispensing machine. This banknote depositing / dispensing machine is provided with a depositing port 12 and a dispensing port 13 on the upper front surface of an apparatus main body 11, and depositing / dispensing inside the communicating with these depositing / dispensing ports 12, 13. A banknote identification device 14 for identifying the banknotes to be formed, a temporary holding section 15 for temporarily holding the banknotes for returning and loading, a first standard stacker S1 for storing the banknotes by denomination, a second standard stacker S2, Incorporating a collection box 16 for collecting banknotes determined to be defective, unfit banknotes, uncollected banknotes, and the like,
These are connected by loop-shaped upper and lower transfer lines L1 and L2.

In this case, the upper side of the apparatus main body 11 is provided in the conveyance processing group 17 for conveying banknotes, and the lower side is provided in the storage processing group 18 for storing banknotes so that the upper and lower sides of the apparatus main body 11 serve as a conveyance system and a storage system. It is configured separately.

Of these, the transfer processing group 17 includes the deposit port 12
An upper transfer line L1 for connecting the withdrawal port 13, the bill validator 14 and the temporary storage 15 in a loop, the bill validator 14, the first standard stacker S1 and the second standard stacker S2.
Lower transport line L that connects the recovery box 16 with the collection box 16 in a loop
It is configured by connecting the upper and lower transfer lines L1 and L2 with
At the time of depositing, the standard stackers S1 and S2 on the lower side from the deposit port 12 via the upper conveying line L1 and the lower conveying line L2.
In the withdrawal process, the standard stackers S1 and S2 corresponding to the denominations are discharged to the withdrawal port 13 through the lower transfer line L2 and the upper transfer line L1.

In the storage processing group 18, the first standard stacker S1, the collection box 16, and the second standard stacker S2 are arranged in this order from the front side to the rear side of the apparatus main body 11, of which the second standard stacker S2 is arranged. Is incorporated in the connection unit U1 which is allowed to be attached and detached from the rear side of the apparatus body 11, and is attached and detached integrally with the connection unit U1.

At this time, when the denominations handled are 1-2 denominations, as shown in FIG. 1, the banknotes can be stored and managed only by the existing first standard stacker S1 and second standard stacker S2. , Used in the storage management state of these two denominations.

On the other hand, when the denomination to be handled is, for example, four denominations, as shown in FIG. 2, the first expansion stacker S3 is built in between the apparatus main body 11 and the connection unit U1.
Connect the extension unit U2 and the second extension unit U3 containing the second extension stacker S4, and set the stackers S1 to S4 as many as the number of denominations handled. As a result, the number of stackers corresponding to the requested number of denominations can be arranged and dealt with.

FIG. 3 shows a connecting unit U1, which has a loop end of the lower transport line L2 on the upper side and a second standard stacker S2 on the lower side.
The upper and lower parts are connected for bill take-in / take-out to take bills from the lower transport line L2 into the second standard stacker S2 and allow bills in the second standard stacker S2 to be fed out to the lower transport line L2. ing. In this case, at the line connection position which is opened in parallel in the vertical direction on the side opposite to the loop end portion of the lower transport line L2, the line connection mechanism 19 is connected to each position of the carry-in direction line L21 and the carry-out direction line L22. Is provided to allow the loading / unloading of banknotes.

FIG. 4 shows a first extension unit U2. This first extension unit U2 has a lower conveyance line L2 corresponding to the connection at the same height position as the connection unit U1 on the upper side, and the first extension unit U2 on the lower side. A stacker S3 is provided, and the upper and lower parts of the stacker S3 are connected for taking in and feeding out banknotes.
Banknotes from the first expansion stacker S3, and
The bills in the extension stacker S3 are allowed to be fed to the lower transport line L2. In this case, at the line connection position parallel to the top and bottom of the lower conveyance line L2 provided across the first extension unit U2, the line connection mechanism 19 corresponding to the respective positions of the carry-in direction line L21 and the carry-out direction line L22. …
Is provided to allow the loading / unloading of banknotes.

FIG. 5 shows the connection state of the first extension unit U2 and the connection unit U1 when the units are added. In this case, the conveyance driving force from the apparatus main body 11 is transmitted through the line connection mechanism 19, and this line is connected. The connection mechanism 19 is arranged at each connection corresponding position which crosses the unit in parallel with the upper and lower sides of the lower conveyance line L2, and transmits power from one unit to the other unit, and from the apparatus main body 11 side to the outer end portion. Power is transmitted to the position of the connection unit U1 of. Also,
In this case, the lower transport line L2 is synchronously driven to drive,
Stable conveyance processing of banknotes regardless of the increase or decrease in the number of units. For this reason, the device main body 11
It can be stably connected to the inside and outside of the transfer path,
The banknotes can be freely put in and taken out of each of the stackers S1 to S4, and a high-performance transaction processing that allows handling of multiple denominations can be performed.

The stacker addition processing operation when the bill depositing / dispensing machine thus constructed is operated will be described below. If the applicable denominations of this banknote depositing / dispensing machine are 1-2 denominations, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the two storage units of the first standard stacker S1 and the second standard stacker S2 built in the apparatus main body 11 correspond to each other, and the automatic storage of one or two denominations according to the purpose of use can be performed without any change. Accept the transaction.

On the other hand, the applicable denominations of the bill depositing / dispensing machine are 4
In the case of a denomination, or when using four places separately, as shown in FIG. 2, the connection unit U1 is once removed from the device body 11, and two additional units are installed between the device body 11 and the connection unit U1. Connect by interposing units U2 and U3. As a result, the same number of stackers S1 to S4 as the number of denominations to be handled are set in the apparatus main body 11 to allow automatic transactions capable of accommodating four denominations according to the purpose of use.

The number of extension units is not limited to two,
Since it is only necessary to add the necessary number from the outside according to the purpose of use, there will be no stacker or shortage,
It is possible to easily realize the desired number of denominations and always operate with the optimum number of stackers. Therefore, the bill depositing / dispensing machine can be widely used for various purposes, and the cost can be reduced.

FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the present invention, in which a cassette for allowing the insertion and removal of banknotes is attached / detached. This is a cassette in which an extension cassette 61 and a standard cassette 62 are separately allowed to be attached / detached from the side surface of the apparatus main body 63. This is a banknote depositing / dispensing machine, and both cassettes 61 and 62 have the same structure.
A handle 64 for loading and unloading operations is attached to the outer surface in the drawing direction of 1, and a carry-in port 66 and a carry-out port 67, which are connected to a lower carrying line 65 and allow bills to be taken in and out, are opened on the upper surface. A drive transmission cassette gear 68 is disposed on the side surface, and when set in the device main body 63, the cassette gear 68 meshes with a drive gear 69 inside the device to transmit power. Further, the cassette connector 70 attached to the back side is also connected to the main body connector 72 which is wire-connected to the printed circuit board 71 inside the apparatus at the time of setting, and the bill processing information is transmitted.

As described above, when the cassette 61 is independently attached to and detached from the apparatus body 63, the cassette 61 can be easily taken out from the apparatus body 63 and handled, and the banknotes can be handled one by one. The banknotes can be collectively taken out as compared to a fixed stacker that is conveyed and taken out to the outside, and the handling operability of the banknotes stored in the removable cassette is surely improved.

FIGS. 7 and 8 show a tray withdrawing structure according to another embodiment of the present invention. This is a standard tray 82 which is allowed to be withdrawn from the front side of the apparatus main body 81, and is connected with this to perform a withdrawal operation. And an extension tray 83 that

The standard tray 82 provided as standard equipment in the apparatus main body 81 is allowed to be pulled out along the slide rails 84, 84 on both sides which extend and contract in the forward pulling direction. The standard tray 86 and the slide rail 8 are mounted by mounting the standard cassette 86 on the 85 and freely handling the cassette 86.
An additional tray 83, which will be described later, is interposed between the trays 4 and 84 to connect the trays 82 and 83.

The above-mentioned extension tray 83 is the standard tray 82.
It has substantially the same structure as the above and engages with the slide rails 84, 84, and the extension tray connecting portions 87, 87 and the standard tray connecting portions 88, 88 are connected and integrated, and the cassette mounting portion of the extension tray 83. 89 is provided with an extension cassette and can be freely drawn out, and the extension tray 83 is provided when the number of denominations to be handled is increased.

In this way, when the extension trays 83 are connected, the extension cassette can be easily pulled out from the apparatus main body 81, and by connecting to the standard tray 82, both trays 82 and 83 can be pulled out simultaneously. As a result, all cassettes mounted on the tray can be efficiently put in and out and operated.

FIG. 9 shows the connection state of the communication cables. The standard communication cable 91 has a fixed length, and one end thereof is connected to the cable upper connectors 91a, 91a for connecting cassettes arranged on the upper surface of the standard tray 92. , The other end is connected to a cable lower connector 91b arranged on a protruding piece 93 at the bottom of the tray, and when a standard cassette 94 is mounted, the connector 94a of the same cassette 94 is connected to the cable upper connector 91b.
It is electrically connected in correspondence with a. When the standard tray 92 is set on the apparatus main body 95, the cable lower connector 91b is electrically connected to the main body connector 95a arranged on the front side of the apparatus main body 95, and when the standard cassette 94 is attached or detached, Moreover, when the standard tray 92 is put in and out, the mutual connectors are detached and electrically turned ON / O.
FF is performed.

In this case, the cable lower connector 91
The electrical connection between b and the body connector 95a is set on the tray drawer side of the apparatus body 95. As a result, even if the number of cassettes is increased and the tray length is extended, the distance between the trays is increased and the mounting positions of the standard cassette and the standard communication cable are not changed. Therefore, the length of the standard communication cable 91 is changed. It can be effectively used as it is.

Therefore, when the number of cassettes is increased by adding the extension tray 96, the cable upper connector 97a
And an extension communication cable 97 including a cable lower connector 97b, and a corresponding extension main body connector 9
Wiring is completed electrically by disposing 5b.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the two denominations having two standard cassettes 94, 94 are used as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, when one additional cassette 98 is added and the three denominations are used, the additional communication cable 97 may be wired and connected as the additional cassette 98 is added. At this time, another standard communication cable is used. The length of 91 does not change, and the connection can be made with a fixed length, and the existing standard communication cable 91 can be used as it is, which is economical.

As described above, since the required number of storage units such as additional units and cassettes can be added, it is possible to easily increase or decrease the number of storage units regardless of the change in the number of types of banknotes to be handled, and to prevent excess or shortage of storage units. It is possible to solve the problem and always operate the apparatus body with a storage structure for the purpose of use. Therefore, common use performance suitable for all operation purposes can be achieved with this one device main body, and versatile deposit and withdrawal transaction use can be achieved. Further, since it is sufficient to equip the necessary number of storages, the apparatus main body does not become larger than necessary, and the size and cost can be efficiently reduced.

Further, if an extension tray for mounting an extension storage unit such as an extension unit or an extension cassette is connected, the extension storage unit can be easily pulled out from the main body of the apparatus, and both trays work together when connected to the standard tray. Then, all the storage parts can be integrated and operated efficiently. Also, if the communication cable is connected to the tray drawer side of the main unit of the equipment and the communication cable is connected, the existing standard communication cable length does not change even if the tray length is extended by the additional amount during expansion. Since it can be connected as it is, wiring can be connected just by adding an additional communication cable, and the standard communication cable can be effectively used as it is,
Further, by internally configuring the bill depositing / dispensing machine, it is possible to perform transaction processing with high utilization performance for bills of each denomination.

In the correspondence between the present invention and the configuration of the above-described embodiment, the paper sheet storage device and the transaction processing device of the present invention correspond to the banknote depositing / dispensing machine of the embodiment. Corresponds to the lower transfer line L2 inside the apparatus main body, and the external transfer path is the lower transfer line L2 outside the apparatus main body.
, 65 corresponding to the stackers S1 to S4 and the cassettes 61, 62, 8 respectively.
It corresponds to 6,94,98 and the internal tray is the standard tray 8
2, 92, and the connection portion of the communication cable on the tray drawer side corresponds to the main body connectors 95a, 95b, but the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an internal configuration diagram of a bill depositing / dispensing machine of the present invention before being added.

FIG. 2 is an internal configuration diagram showing an example after the banknote depositing / dispensing machine of the present invention is added.

FIG. 3 is an internal configuration diagram of a connection unit of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an internal configuration diagram of the extension unit of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a side view of an essential part showing a connection state of the connection unit and the extension unit of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a detached state of a cassette according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a tray in a pulled-out state according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a tray in a pulled-out state according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a main part showing a connection state of a communication cable according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a side view showing the tray in a pulled-out state before expansion according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a side view showing a tray withdrawn state after the addition of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an internal configuration diagram showing an example of a conventional banknote depositing / dispensing machine.

FIG. 13 is an internal configuration diagram of a conventional banknote depositing / dispensing machine provided with an additional stacker.

FIG. 14 is a side view showing a state where the tray is pulled out before the conventional banknote depositing / dispensing machine is added.

FIG. 15 is a side view showing a tray withdrawn state after the conventional banknote pay-in / pay-out device is added.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11, 63, 81, 95 ... Device body S1, S2 ... Standard stacker L2, 65 ... Lower transfer line U1 ... Connection unit U2, U3 ... Expansion unit S3, S4 ... Expansion stacker 61, 98 ... Expansion cassette 62, 86, 94 ... Standard cassette 82,92 ... Standard tray 83,96 ... Expansion tray 91 ... Standard communication cable 95a, 95b ... Main body connector 97 ... Expansion communication cable

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A paper sheet storage device for storing paper sheets in a storage section via a transfer path, wherein an internal transfer path for storing the paper sheet in the storage section of the apparatus main body is provided. A paper sheet storage device provided with a storage unit for storing paper sheets, and an extension unit having an external transport path and an external storage unit, which are allowed to be connected to the path. 2. The paper sheet storage device according to claim 1, wherein the storage portion is provided so as to be detachable from a predetermined mounting position. 3. The paper sheet storage device according to claim 1, wherein an extension tray for mounting the extension unit is connected to the internal transport path. 4. The paper sheet storage device according to claim 3, wherein the extension tray is connected to an internal tray that is internally provided so as to be pulled out from the apparatus main body. 5. The paper sheet storage device according to claim 3, wherein a connection portion of a communication cable connecting between the device body and the tray is provided on the tray drawer side of the device body. 6. A transaction processing device comprising the paper sheet storage device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.