JPS6022448Y2 - mail receiving device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a mail receiving device, and more particularly to a registered mail receiving device that automatically records necessary items such as acceptance date, recipient, sender, etc. on a receipt slip.

Accepting registered mail at a post office counter is extremely complicated and requires a lot of effort.

That is, first, the weight of the mail is measured, and it is determined whether it is a regular size or non-standard size, and the postage fee is calculated.

At this time, registered mail charges (in some cases simple registered mail) and express mail charges will be added in the case of express mail.

Money is exchanged based on the calculated postage fee, and change is paid if change is available.

Then, affix the required amount of stamps to the mail.

Next, stamp the registered mail acceptance number on the front of the mail.

In addition, a piece of carbon paper is placed between two receipt slips, and the recipient's and sender's addresses, names, receipt number, and weight of the mail are recorded.
A registered mail receipt is created by filling in necessary items such as postage and affixing a receipt stamp with the name of the receiving post office and date and time of acceptance.

Hand one of the receipts to the sender and keep the other one.

Finally, a postmark stamp is placed on the stamp affixed to the mail.

To summarize the above operations, (1) Weighing mail and calculating charges, (2) Giving and receiving postage, (3) Attaching stamps,
(4) Seal of underwriting number, (5) Creation of receipt ((5)-
A Fill in the address, name and acceptance number of the recipient and sender,
<51-B Entry of weight of mail, postage, name of receiving post office, date and time of receipt), (6) Issuance of receipt, (7) Keeping copy of receipt, (8) Issuance of postmark stamp. At least 8 steps are required.

Incidentally, as the quantity of mail has increased in recent years, the number of registered mail has also tended to increase.

In particular, the demand for registered mail is increasing because delivery can be confirmed.

However, the work at post office counters is not limited to accepting registered mail, but also extends to accepting regular mail, express mail, parcel mail, and selling stamps, making the work increasingly complicated and requiring a lot of work for workers. The current situation is that it requires a lot of effort.

On the other hand, from the point of view of postal service users, it goes without saying that the value of registered mail would greatly increase if registered mail could be accepted at night. It is impossible to request acceptance.

There is a strong need for automation in the acceptance of registered mail.

The present invention was developed in view of these circumstances, and aims to provide a mail receiving device for registered mail that can be fully automated, and also to reduce the labor of post office counter workers and improve work efficiency. The purpose is to make the system more efficient and labor-saving, and to allow users to use it at all times.

In order to achieve this objective, the mail receiving device of the present invention includes an acceptance number assigning mechanism that assigns a registered mail acceptance number to the posted mail, and two sheets of mail on which the registered mail acceptance number has not been assigned. a copying mechanism for copying on each of the receipt slip base papers; an underwriting date recording mechanism for recording the acceptance date on each of the two receipt slip base papers; and an underwriting number recorder for recording a registered delivery acceptance number on each of the two receipt slip base papers. A mechanism, a receipt outlet provided at a predetermined position, and one of the two receipts created by copying, recording the date and acceptance number on the two receipt slips, and inserting one of the two receipts into the receipt outlet. and the other one of the two receipts created above.
It is characterized by having a mechanism for storing and storing sheets.

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

1 to 3 show the appearance of a mail receiving device according to the present invention.

The devices shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are representative examples of ideal devices that automate the weighing of mail, the exchange of coins, the creation of receipts, and the imprinting of stamps in place of stamps.

The device shown in Figure 3 is a simple mail receiving device that automatically creates receipts and affixes stamps instead of stamps, leaving post office counter workers to weigh the mail and send and receive money. It is.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view as seen from the device, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view as seen from the back.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 12 and 13 denote a mail inlet, and regular-sized mail is deposited into the main body 11 of the apparatus through the inlet 13.

Of course, these input ports 12 and 13 are marked with regular and non-standard shapes.

When mail is deposited into either of the input slots 12 or 13, the weight of the mail is determined by a weighing mechanism to be described later, and the required postage amount display board 14 displays the postage calculated based on the weight.

Next, when a coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 16, the amount of the inserted coin is displayed on the coin insertion amount display board 17.

If the input amount is greater than the required amount, the difference is sent to the change payout port 18.

When the operation button 15 is pressed after the input amount reaches the required amount, internal mechanisms (described later) in the main body 11 start operating, and after a certain period of time (about 5 to 100 seconds), the receipt is delivered to the receipt output port 19.
will be sent to.

This receipt outlet 19 is connected to the main body 11 as shown in FIG.
It is placed on the top of the mailbox, making it convenient for mailers to receive receipts.

Since the receipt outlet 19 is provided on the top surface of the main body 11 in this way, the receipt can be placed on the top surface of the main body 11 just as a post office clerk places the receipt on the reception table and issues it to the mailer. It is possible to ensure that the mailer receives a receipt when the mail is ejected.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a power cord for driving the internal mechanisms, which is unnecessary if the device has a built-in battery.

After all the operations have been completed, the mail is discharged from mail discharge ports 21 and 22, as shown in FIG. 2, and is stored in a predetermined container (not shown).

21 is a regular-sized mail outlet, and 23 is a regular-sized mail that is being discharged.

Of course, the device main body 11 may be provided with objects to be accommodated, but the entire device becomes large-sized.

A mailing status display panel 24 is also provided on the back of the main body 11.

This display panel 24 displays the quantity of regular and non-standard mail items that have been posted, the number of receipt slips remaining, etc., which will be described later.

Note that 25 and 26 are doors that are opened and closed during maintenance and inspection of internal mechanisms.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the above-mentioned simple mail receiving device seen from the front.

The difference from FIG. 1 is that each display panel 14, 17, coin slot 16, and change payout slot 18 are not provided.

Indicator lights 27,28 are provided instead.

- The indicator lights 27, 28 are turned on when mail is deposited into each slot 12, 13 to confirm that the mail has been deposited.

The back side is the same as shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a registered mail receipt created by the mail receiving device according to the present invention.

As shown in this figure, the receipt includes the recipient's address, name a.
1 Sender's address and name b 1 Acceptance date stamp c 1 Type of mail d
1 weight 1 underwriting number f, h.

Necessary information such as postage (g) will be copied or stamped.

Next, some examples of various mechanisms built into the main body 11 will be described with reference to block diagrams shown in FIGS. 5 to 7.

The mechanisms shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are built into the simple mail receiving device shown in FIG.

In FIG. 5, regular-sized or non-standard-sized mail items posted through each input port 12, 13 are sent to an acceptance number stamping mechanism 31.

This acceptance number stamping mechanism 31 stamps an acceptance number h (see FIG. 4) in the margin of the surface of the mail item.

This stamping is an example of assigning an underwriting number, and other assigning methods may be used.

The mail with the acceptance number written is then transferred to the mail holding mechanism 32.
sent to.

The mail is held securely by the holding mechanism 32, and both the front and back sides of the mail are reduced and copied onto a predetermined portion of the receipt slip 34 by the copying mechanism 33.

Typically, the recipient's address and name are written on the front of the mail, and the sender's address and name are written on the back.

Further, an acceptance number is stamped on the surface of the mail piece by the stamp mechanism 31.

Therefore, if both the front and back sides of the mail item are reduced and copied onto the receipt 34, the recipient's address, name a, sender's address, name b, and acceptance number will be written as shown in FIG.

The reduction ratio is, for example, about 6,000, and reduction copying with this reduction ratio is possible.

This reduced copy is made for two receipts.

Some mail items have the recipient's and sender's addresses written on the front of the item, but this does not cause any problems.

The two receipt slips in which both the front and back sides of the mail item have been reduced in size are sent to the acceptance date recording mechanism 35.

This recording mechanism 35 stamps or prints the acceptance date C1, type d of mail item, weight e, acceptance number f1, postage g, etc. shown in FIG.

The underwriting date stamp includes the underwriting date, underwriting time (or time zone), underwriting post office name, etc.

The underwriting date and underwriting time can be changed automatically by incorporating an electronic clock or the like.

The type of mail is regular or express.

The acceptance number is the same as the acceptance number stamped on the mail piece based on the signal from the acceptance number stamping mechanism 31.

Therefore, the receipt number f and h are written in two places on the receipt, but given the fact that the number of receipts has been reduced, reliability is ensured by the receipt number f.

Type d1 weight weight 1 postage g cannot be automatically entered using the apparatus shown in FIG. 5, but can be printed based on an external signal.

If there is no problem in omitting it, the apparatus can be simplified by omitting it.

In this way, two receipts 29 are created by printing or stamping the necessary information.

One of these is sent out from the receipt outlet 19.

The other one is kept in a designated storage case as a copy at the post office.

On the other hand, the mail is sent from the holding mechanism 32 to the stamp substitute stamp mechanism 36.

This stamp replacement stamp mechanism 36 stamps a stamp replacement stamp with characters such as "paid separately" and "paid" engraved in the upper left margin of the surface of the mail item (where stamps are normally affixed). .

This makes it clear that the postage has indeed been paid for the mailed item.

A mechanism for stamping the postage along with the stamp may also be used, but the device would be complicated.

As described above, the mail piece stamped with the acceptance number and stamp substitute is discharged from the mail outlet 21 or 22.

Since it is certain that the postage has been paid for the mail discharged from the discharge ports 21 and 22, the stamp replacement stamp machine 36 is omitted and the mail is directly delivered from the holding mechanism 32 to the discharge ports 21 and 22.
．． Mail may be sent to 22.

In this case, the operator would stamp the postage stamp substituted for the postal mail item discharged from the discharge port 21,22.

Alternatively, since the device shown in Figure 5 (or Figure 3) is used by post office counter workers to weigh mail and give and receive money, it is possible to collect stamps before depositing mail into slots 12 and 13. Alternatively, a stamp that is substantially used in place of a stamp may be affixed, or a stamp substitute for a stamp may be affixed.

If a stamp is attached in advance and the item is mailed, the stamp will also be reduced in size and there will be no need to enter the weight e1, postage g, etc.

In any case, the apparatus is simplified if the stamp substitute stamp mechanism is omitted.

The block diagram shown in FIG. 6 is a modification of the device shown in FIG.

In other words, before making a reduced copy of both the front and back of the mail item,
The difference is that the underwriting date C1 type d1 weight e, underwriting number f, and postage g are written on the receipt slip 34 by the underwriting date recording mechanism 35.

The operation of each mechanism is the same as that shown in FIG.

There is no problem even if the sequence order is partially changed as shown in FIG.

In short, it is only necessary to select an order and combination that is easy to design, such as the arrangement of each mechanism and the sequence order.

The internal mechanisms of the main body 11 shown in the block diagram in FIG.
Figure 2 represents the ideal mail receiving device shown in Figure 2.

Mail posted through the input port 12 or 13 is first sent to the weighing mechanism 37.

When the mail is deposited, the weighing mechanism 37 starts a weighing operation and sends a signal indicating the weight of the mail to the controller 39.

Additionally, a signal is sent to the display panel 14 to display the required postage amount.

When a coin is inserted through the input slot 16, the coin transfer mechanism 38 sends a signal corresponding to the inserted amount to the controller 39 and the display panel 17.

The display panel 17 responds to this signal and displays the amount of coins inserted.

The controller 39 compares the required amount of postage and the amount of inserted coins based on the signals from the weighing mechanism 37 and the coin exchange mechanism 38, and if the amount of inserted coins is equal to or larger than the required amount of postage, , a command is issued to the operation button 15 to send the postal item to the acceptance number stamping mechanism 31.

Further, a signal is sent to the coin exchange mechanism 38 to cause the difference in change to be paid out.

The weighing mechanism 37 and the coin transfer mechanism 38 can be achieved by known means, and the controller 39 is constituted by a simple comparison circuit.

It can be easily understood by comparing FIG. 5 and FIG. 7 that the operations after the mail is sent to the acceptance number stamping mechanism 31 are the same as those detailed in FIG. 2. It will be possible.

In FIG. 7, the metering mechanism 37 is equipped, so
The weight e and postage g of the mail item are automatically entered on the receipt in response to a signal from the weighing mechanism 37.

This concludes the general explanation of each mechanism, but it may be useful to compare the operation of each mechanism with the aforementioned acceptance of registered mail at a post office counter.

The function of the weighing mechanism 37 corresponds to the above-mentioned (1) weighing of mail and calculation of charges, and the function of the coin exchange mechanism 38 corresponds to the above-mentioned (2).
) Corresponds to the exchange of postage.

The underwriting number stamping mechanism 31 substitutes for stamping the underwriting number in (4) above, and the copying mechanism 33 performs (5) in the above (5) creation of a receipt.
5) - A Substituting the address, name, and acceptance number of the recipient and sender, the acceptance date, etc. recording mechanism 35 records (5) - B of the above (5) creation of a receipt, the weight and postage of the mail Filling in the form, the name of the receiving post office, and the date and time of acceptance are substituted.

Further, the stamp substitute stamp mechanism 36 substitutes the above (3) pasting of stamps and the above (8) affixing of postmark stamps, and
6) Issuance of a receipt and (7) storage of a copy of the receipt are replaced by a sending mechanism which will be detailed later.

In addition, (5) Creation of receipts requires particular complexity.
It should be noted that this is done automatically by the copying mechanism 33 and acceptance date recording mechanism 35, which are the basic components of the present invention.

In addition, by adding other mechanisms such as the stamp substitute stamp mechanism 36, weighing mechanism 37, coin transfer mechanism 38, etc., the acceptance of registered mail can be automated. It will be easily understood that complete automation can be achieved by providing various mechanisms.

Next, the above mechanisms will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10.

FIG. 8 shows the internal structure of the fully automated apparatus shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, or FIG. 7.

Mail posted from the regular mail slot 12 is placed in the receiver 41.
loaded on top.

This pedestal 41 is fixed to the operating shaft 42 of the weighing machine 43, so when the mail is placed on the pedestal 41, the operating shaft 42
is lowered and weighed according to the weight of the mail.

After the weighing is completed, the release lever 44 supported by the fixed shaft 45 rotates, and when pushed by the tip of the release lever 44, the mail on the pedestal 41 is transferred to the endless belt 60.
released above.

At this time, the regulation rod 56 rotates by a predetermined angle in the direction of the arrow,
It works to guide the mail released from the top of the receiver 41,
The mail pieces fall onto the belt 60 at appropriate positions.

Mail posted from the non-standard size mail slot 13 is placed in the receiver 4.
It is loaded on 6.

The pedestal 46 is also fixed to the operating shaft 42 of the weighing machine 43,
Mail is weighed.

After the weighing is completed, the ejection pin 47 slides on the guide 49 by the rotation of the ejection lever 48, and ejects the mail from the receiver 46 onto the belt 60.

Since the regulating rod 56 also rotates by a predetermined angle in synchronization with the rotation of the discharge lever 48, the mail falls to an appropriate position on the belt 60.

One end of the release lever 48 is pivotally supported by a fixed shaft 50,
The rotational movement is achieved by the reciprocating movement of a rack gear 52 that meshes with a pinion gear 51 fixed to the release lever 48.

The rack gear 52 is driven by a reciprocating motor 53.

Similarly, the rotation of the regulating rod 56 is performed by the rotation of a pinion gear 57 that meshes with a rack gear 58 driven by a reciprocating motor 59.

The release lever 44 is similarly driven to rotate, but is not shown to avoid complexity.

Incidentally, reference numerals 54 and 55 are photoelectric detectors for detecting the presence or absence of mail on the receivers 41 and 46, respectively.

The sequence of the above mechanism is carried out, for example, as follows.

When a mail piece is placed on the receiver 41 or 46, the photoelectric detectors 54 and 55 detect the mail piece.

In response to this detection signal, the weighing machine 43 starts a weighing operation and outputs a mail weight signal.

And the output of the photoelectric detector 54.55 has a fixed shape,
Since it is determined whether the mail is outside the standard size, the required postage amount of the mail is calculated in combination with the weight signal.

If the amount inserted into the coin slot 16 is equal to or larger than the required amount, the release lever 44 or 48 and the regulating rod 56 are activated in response to a command from the controller 39.
is rotated and the mail is discharged onto the belt 60.

Although the coin transfer mechanism 38 is arranged within the space 61 in FIG. 8, it is not shown.

Now, the mail discharged onto the belt 60 is sent in the direction of the arrow by the conveying operation of the belt 60.

When the leading edge of the mail is detected by the photoelectric detector 62,
The belt 60 stops its conveying operation.

At this position, the acceptance number plate 66 is urged downward and the acceptance number is stamped (recorded) at a predetermined position on the mail piece.

Reference numeral 63 denotes a fixed stand, which functions to securely support the mail item when stamping the acceptance number.

The downward biasing of the acceptance number board 66 is performed by a drive mechanism 64, and the operation of sequentially changing the acceptance number each time a mail is conveyed is performed by a controller 65.

The mail with the acceptance number stamped (assigned) is returned to the belt 60.
and is dropped into two transparent holding plates 67 and 68.

Then, it is received by the support plate 69 and comes to rest.

When a mail piece is inserted into the transparent clamping plate 67, 68, the transparent clamping plate 67, 68 moves toward the mail piece from both sides and tightly clamps the mail piece.

Both the front and back sides of the mail item are reduced and copied onto the receipt slip at this position.

That is, since the clamping plates 67 and 68 are transparent, when both sides of the clamping plates 67 and 68 are scanned with the scanning lamps 87 and 88, the reflected light images from both sides of the mail piece are reflected by the mirrors 72 and 73, and the lenses. 4,75, reflector 76.7? , reflector 78.79
The images are each reduced to a predetermined size and guided, and recorded on the circumferential side of the magnetic drum 80 for copying.

This reduction rate may be different or the same on the front and back sides of the mail.

A commonly used copying mechanism is shown.

A toner adhesion mechanism 81 applies toner to the recorded image on the magnetic drum 80.

82 is a demagnetizing machine, and 83 is a cleaning brush.

On the other hand, receipt slips are stored in the receipt slip storage case 84 and sent out in synchronization with the rotation of the magnetic drum 80.

Then, by being held between the rollers 85, 86 and the magnetic drum 80 and coming into contact with the circumferential surface of the magnetic drum 80, the recorded image on the magnetic drum 80 is copied onto the receipt form.

The receipt slip, which is a reduced copy of both the front and back sides of the mail item, is sent to the roller 8.
9.90,91,92,93. '94, the next underwriting date, etc. is sent to the stamping mechanism.

The photoelectric detector 95 detects that the receipt has been sent to the rollers 91 and 92, and prepares the acceptance date recording mechanism to start operating.

When the receipt slip is sent to just below the acceptance date dial 98, the photoelectric detectors 96 and 97 detect it and stop the receipt slip conveyance operation.

Then, the drive mechanism 99 operates to urge the underwriting date carrier 98 downward to stamp (record) the underwriting date C (see FIG. 4) at a predetermined position on the receipt.

100 is the same fixed base as 63.

Although the specific mechanism is not shown, the type d1 at this position
Weight, weight 1, receipt number f, postage g, etc. are printed on the receipt.

In this way, a receipt 29 as shown in FIG. 4 is created.

As described above, two receipts 29 are created for each mailed item.

And one receipt is rollers 102, 103,...
, 109, 110, etc., and is sent to the receipt outlet 19 and issued to the mailer.

The other receipt is roller 102. ..., 105,1
11,112. ...Storage case 1 by 115 etc.
16, and it becomes a copy at the post office.

Here, the photoelectric detector 101 selects two receipts and
This is an operation for sorting in different directions.

When the first receipt is conveyed and detected by the photoelectric detector 101, a suction nozzle (not shown) provided near the roller 106 is activated to suck this receipt upward.

Therefore, the first receipt is for rollers 106 and 107.
etc., and transported upward.

When the second receipt is detected by the photoelectric detector 101, the suction nozzle does not operate, and this receipt is transferred to the roller 11.
1, 112, etc., to the storage case 116.

At this time, if a separate suction nozzle is provided near the roller 111 to suck the second receipt and send it toward the storage case 116, reliability will be further improved.

By the way, the postal items that have been reduced and copied are placed on the holding plate 67.
68 is released, and at the same time, the support plate 69 is rotated downward about the fixed shaft 70, so that it is guided by the guide plate 71 and falls between the endless belts 117 and 118 below.

Then, the mail hits the contact plate 120 and comes to rest.

Charge detector 119 detects that the mail has been sent between belts 117 and 118.

The mail is conveyed to the postage stamp mechanism by means of belts 117,118.

Incidentally, the release of the holding of the mail by the holding plates 67 and 68 and the initiation of the rotational movement of the support plate 69 can be performed depending on the output of the photoelectric detector 95, for example.

Details of the stamp replacement stamp mechanism are shown in FIG.

This mechanism is provided with two belts 125 and 126 having different conveyance distances for conveying mail.

The belt 125 is for sending regular mail to the outlet 21.
The belt 126 is for transporting non-standard mail items to the outlet 22.

The mail sent between belts 117 and 118 is of standard size.
It is sent to either one of these belts 125 and 126 according to the type of non-standard shape.

When the photoelectric detector 119 detects the mail, the belt 117 moves in the direction of the arrow to sandwich the mail between the belt 118 and the belt 118.

Movement of the belt 117 is performed by a solenoid 121.

Next, the belts 115 and 117 rotate in a sandwiched state, and if the mail is of a regular size, it is conveyed to just above the belt 125, the sandwich is released, and the mail falls onto the belt 125.

The mail is guided by the guide plate 124 and transferred to the belt 125.
It falls to an appropriate position and comes to rest.

If the mail piece is not a regular size, the belts 117 and 118 transport the mail piece to just above the belt 126 and drop it onto the belt 126.

The belts 117 and 118 are rotationally driven by a motor 123 via a speed reducer 122.

In addition, a photoelectric detector 54 is used to determine whether the mail is of a regular size or a non-standard size.
The motor 123 may be controlled by a signal from the motor 55.

The regular mail sent on the belt 125
, and reaches below the stamp substitute stamp 1228 .

Since the photoelectric detector 129 detects the mail at this position,
The conveying operation of the belt 125 is stopped.

Then, the stamp 128 is urged downward by the drive mechanism 127, and the stamp substitute stamp is stamped at a predetermined position on the mail piece.

After this, the mail is conveyed again by the belt 125,
It is sent to the discharge port 21.

In exactly the same way, non-standard mail items sent on the belt 126
When the belt 126 reaches just below the stamp 132, it is detected by a photoelectric detector 133, and the drive mechanism 131 stops the belt 126.
The stamp 132 is urged downward and the stamp substitute stamp is stamped, and conveyance is started again and sent to the discharge port 22.

130.134 is a fixed stand.

In the above explanation, stamps are affixed on postal items by dividing them into regular and non-standard sizes, and sending them to separate outlets. However, if the device is to be simplified, There is no problem even if no sorting is performed.

In this case, it is optional to provide a common discharge port for regular and non-standard shapes, or to transport them to separate discharge ports as shown in the figure.

The detailed internal configuration shown in FIG. 10 represents the simplified device shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 5.

In the case of this device, since a weighing mechanism and a coin transfer mechanism are not equipped, the mail items posted through the input slots 12 and 13 are sent directly to the acceptance number stamping mechanism.

In FIG. 10, the regular mail pieces posted from the input slot 12 are sent to the feed roller 138. ..., 141, and is guided by a guide plate 142 and sent onto the belt 60.

This roller 138. ... 141 are provided with photoelectric detectors 135, 136, and 137.

These photoelectric detectors sequentially output detection signals as the mail is sent.

Therefore, it is confirmed that the mail has been reliably sent onto the belt 60.

If the indicator lamp 27 is turned on based on the AND logic output of the outputs of the photoelectric detectors 135, 136, and 137, a highly reliable display operation that the mail has been posted can be performed.

Of course, the display may be made based on the output of any one or two of these photoelectric detectors, or may be displayed based on the order in which the signal is output.

Even when non-standard size mail is posted from the input slot 13, the mail is transferred to the belt 6 by a similar feeding mechanism (not shown).
0 and the indicator light 28 is lit.

The underwriting number stamping mechanism, the copying mechanism, the underwriting date recording mechanism, and the stamp substitute stamp mechanism are the same as those shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, and therefore will not be described in detail.

In the above embodiment, if the mail is an express mail item,
Although the case of simple registered mail is not described in detail, it will be easily understood that the above-mentioned mechanisms can be applied to these mails by just slightly changing or adding them.

In other words, for express mail items, for example, "
What is necessary is to provide an operating button for "express delivery" and add a circuit that adds the express delivery fee based on the signal from this operation button, a mechanism that prints the word "express delivery" on the mail, etc.

Further, an input port and a discharge port for express mail items may be provided separately.

A similarly easily applicable mechanism can be designed for simple registered mail.

In addition, many variations of the above embodiment can be cited.

For example, a common mail input port for regular and non-standard mail may be provided, and the sorting may be performed within the apparatus using an external operation button, or the sorting may be automated.

In addition, if a banknote discrimination mechanism is installed in addition to the coin transfer mechanism,
It will also be possible to send and receive money using banknotes.

Furthermore, when a single mailer wants to mail many registered mail items at once, it is convenient to provide a circuit for calculating the total postage charge, since the money only needs to be sent and received once.

In the illustrated embodiment, a charged detector is used to detect mail, but other detectors (for example, a microswitch that operates with a slight force) may be used.

Since the present invention is as described above, it is possible to automate the receiving work of registered mail, express registered mail, and simple registered mail.

Furthermore, since it is possible to realize everything from a simple receiving device to a fully automated receiving device as required, a device with a form suitable for the installation location can be provided.

Therefore, if installed at a post office counter, it would relieve workers from the complicated task of creating receipts, reduce worker fatigue, and greatly contribute to improving office efficiency.

Additionally, if installed outside the post office, it would be possible to receive registered mail at night, which would be extremely convenient for users.

Overall, the device according to the present invention can fully meet the needs of the industry and users, and there is no doubt that it will greatly contribute to the automation of postal services.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show several embodiments of the device provided by the present invention, and FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 3 are perspective views showing the external appearance of the device, FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a receipt, and FIG. Figures 5, 6, and 7 are block diagrams showing the configuration of the device; Figure 8;
FIGS. 9 and 10 are configuration diagrams showing the configuration of the apparatus in detail. 11... Body, 12.13...; Mail slot, 14... Necessary postage amount display panel, 15
......Operation button, 16...Coin slot, 17...Coin input amount display panel, 18...
・Change payout port, 19...Receipt discharge port, 20・
... Power cord, 21, 22 ... Mail outlet, 23 ... Mail, 25.26 ...
...Door, 24...Posting status display board, 27, 28
...Indicator light, 29...Receipt, 31.
... Acceptance number stamping mechanism, 32 ... Mail holding structure, 33 ... Copying mechanism, 34 ...
・Receipt slip original paper, 35... Recording mechanism for underwriting date, etc.
36... Stamp alternative stamp mechanism, 37...
...Measuring mechanism, 38...Coin transfer mechanism, 39,
65...controller, 41.46...cradle, 42...operation axis, 43...weighing machine,
44.48...Release lever, 45.50.70.
...Fixed shaft, 47...Ejection pin, 49.
...Guide, 51,57...Pinion gear, 52.58...Rack gear, 53.59.
... Reciprocating motive, 56 ... Period rod, 54.
56. 62.95, 96, 97, 101, 119.
129.133, 135, 136, 137. Photoelectric detector, 60, 117, 118, 125, 126...
belt, 61...space, 63,100,130
゜134・・・Fixed stand, 64,99,127,1
31...Drive mechanism, 66...Acceptance number board, 67.68...Holding plate, 69...
Support plate, 71. 124. 142...Guidance plate, 72, 73, 76.77.78.79...Reflection fi, 74. 75...Lens, 87.88
......Scanning lamp, 80...Magnetic drum, 81...Toner adhesion mechanism, 82...
Demagnetizer, 83...Cleaning brush, 84...
...Receipt slip storage case, 98...Underwriting date plate, 85.86.89.90.91, 92, 93, 94
,102,103°...115,138,139,1
40, 141...Roller, 116...Storage case, 120...Plate, 121...Solenoid, 122...Reducer, 123...・・・
・・Motor, 128, 132・・Stamp replacement stamp.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A receipt number assigning mechanism that assigns a registered mail acceptance number to a posted mail item; a copying mechanism that copies the side of the mail item to which the registered mail acceptance number has been assigned onto two receipt slip base sheets; an underwriting date recording mechanism for recording an underwriting date on each of the receipt slip sheets; an underwriting number recording mechanism for recording a registered mail underwriting number on each of the two receipt slip sheets; a receipt outlet provided at a predetermined position; a conveyance mechanism that sends one of the two receipts created by copying, recording the date, and recording the acceptance number to the receipt output port; The other 1
A mail receiving device characterized by having a mechanism for storing and storing mail.