JPS61239395A - Automatic goods undertaking apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Technical Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic article receiving device that automatically accepts, for example, requests for film development without human intervention.

<Summary of the Invention> According to the present invention, when a first ticket on which processing details are recorded is inserted into a device, a predetermined case is ejected, the article to be processed and a second ticket are placed in the case, and the device is loaded. When the first ticket is inserted into the machine, the receipt number is recorded and returned to the first ticket, while the case is configured to take it in and process it for storage, thereby making it possible to automatically accept the goods. .

<Background of the Invention> For example, in a system for processing requests for film development, acceptance of requests for development is always performed manually, which not only takes time, but also requires extremely complicated management of the contents of acceptance. . Additionally, there are systems in which orders for goods are accepted via computer terminals, but this type of system cannot be applied to systems that require the handing over of specific goods (in this case, film), such as requests for film development. .

<Purpose of the Invention> The object of the present invention is to provide an automatic article acceptance device that realizes automation of article acceptance operations, thereby reducing the labor involved in this type of operation and facilitating management. .

<Configuration and Effects of the Invention> In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a
A ticket input slot for inserting a first ticket on which processing details are recorded, a case discharge port for discharging a case containing an item to be processed, and a correspondence relationship with the first ticket together with the item to be processed. and a case slot for inserting the case containing the second ticket in which processing details are recorded. a ticket processing section that records and returns the first ticket on a first ticket; a case discharge section that determines the validity of the first ticket from the read information and discharges the case to a case discharge port; and the article to be processed. and a case storage section for taking in and storing the case containing the second ticket.

According to this invention, the acceptance of goods can be automated,
It is possible to reduce the number of tasks and facilitate the management of the contents of underwriting. In addition, since goods are automatically accepted without handling cash, there is no need to provide a money handling section within the device, allowing for miniaturization of the device and cost reduction.

Moreover, since no cash is held in the device, there is no need to take any measures against theft or the like. Furthermore, the requesting side only needs to insert the ticket and goods, and no special operations such as key operations are required, so the requesting operation is simple and the customer service is excellent. Furthermore, since the ticket with the processing details recorded is placed in a case along with the items to be processed and put into the device, the processing details can be immediately determined for each item in the case, and the processing details are recorded for each item in the device. The present invention has a remarkable effect of achieving the purpose of the invention, such as not having to provide a means for keeping it in place.

<Description of Embodiments> The drawings show an example in which the present invention is implemented in an automatic underwriting device for film requests, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to automatic underwriting devices for other items.

Figure 1 shows the customer service section 1 on the front of the device, where a ticket (hereinafter referred to as the "first processing ticket") on which details of the processing content (in this case, film phenomenon and printing) are recorded is inserted. a ticket input slot 2 for storing the film to be processed, a case discharge port 3 for discharging the case containing the film to be processed, and a second ticket (hereinafter referred to as "
A case input port 4 for inputting the case containing a second processing ticket (hereinafter referred to as "second processing ticket") is provided.

Above 1. The second processing unit is sold at shops, photo shops, etc. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 is used. The first processing ticket 5 has a processing content display section 8 and an information recording section 9 on the surface.
are provided, and the processing content display section 8 displays the ticket number 10 and
Printed on it are characters indicating that the cost of developing and printing 24 sheets of film is 1,000 yen.

Further, the information recording section 9 is provided with printing columns for the reception number, reception date, finishing date, and finishing time, and each of these pieces of information is printed by the automatic article receiving device (second
(See Figure (2)).

On the surface of the second processed ticket 60, in addition to the ticket number 11 common to the first processed ticket 5 and letters indicating that the processing content is development and printing, there is also a message indicating that this ticket should be placed in the case together with the film. There are instructions printed on it.

A magnetic coating film is formed on the back surfaces (not shown) of the processing sections 5 and 6, and information printed on the processing content display section 8 and the information storage section 9 is formed on the magnetic coating film on the side of the first processing ticket 5. is encoded and magnetically recorded.

FIG. 3 shows a ticket processing section 12 formed inside the ticket slot 2.
An example of the configuration is shown below. The ticket processing unit 12 in the illustrated example includes a transport mechanism 1 that takes in and conveys the first processed ticket 5 inserted into the device.
3, and a first sensor 14, a reading head 15, a writing head 16, a printer 17, and a second sensor 18 are arranged in this order along the conveyance path. The first sensor 14 detects the insertion of a ticket, and the second sensor 18 detects the arrival of the ticket at the printing position S. The reader head 15 and the write head 16 read and write information on the magnetic coating on the back of the ticket, and the printer 17 prints predetermined information on the information recording section 9 on the front of the ticket.

In the figure, the motor 19 is for driving the transport mechanism 13, and starts operating when the first sensor 14 detects the insertion of a ticket.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the configuration of the case discharge part 20 which is formed in communication with the case discharge port 3. As shown in FIG. Case discharge part 20 in the illustrated example
This device includes a chute 22 that guides a plurality of cases 21, 21 in an aligned state, and an extrusion mechanism 24 driven by a solenoid 23 is provided at the open end of the chute 22.

Each case 21 in this embodiment is a cylindrical body with one end open, and is structured such that a cap can be placed over the open end.

FIG. 5 shows an example of the configuration of a case storage section 25 that is formed in communication with the case input port 4. As shown in FIG. Case storage section 25 in the illustrated example
1 is provided with a guide passage 26 for guiding the inserted case 21 and a third sensor 27 for detecting the insertion of the case 21, and a case storage chamber 28 is formed at the downstream end of the guide passage 26.

FIG. 6 shows the circuit configuration of the automatic article receiving device. In the figure, the control unit 29 includes a CPU (CentralProc
The control section 29 includes the ticket processing section 12, the case discharging section 20, and the case storage section 25.
is electrically connected. The control section 29 sequentially controls the operations of each section of the apparatus based on the control flow shown in FIG.

In FIG. 7, when the separated first processed ticket 5 is inserted into the voucher slot 2, the first sensor 14 detects this and a detection signal is input to the control section 29. The control unit 29 determines whether to insert a ticket based on the detection signal, and if step 31 is "YES"
), the motor 19 of the transport mechanism 13 is driven to draw the inserted first processing ticket 5 into the transport path. The first processing ticket 5 is
The information magnetically recorded on the back side is read by the reading head 15, and the control unit 29 controls the first processing ticket 5 based on this read information.
The authenticity and type of ticket are determined (steps 32 and 33). If the ticket is not a genuine ticket, the answer to step 34 is "NO", and the first processed ticket 5 is returned to the ticket slot 2. If it is a genuine note, the answer in step 34 is "YES", and in the next step 36, the solenoid 2 of the case discharger 20 is activated.
3 is activated, and the extrusion mechanism 24 extrudes the case 21 to the case discharge port 3.

Next, the applicant places the film to be developed and the separated second processing ticket 6 into this case 21, and then
This case 21 is thrown into the case slot 4. This case insertion is detected by the third sensor 27, and a detection signal is sent to the control section 29. The control unit 29 determines whether to insert the case based on this detection signal, and when the answer in step 37 becomes "YES", the case 21 is placed in the storage section 250 and the case storage chamber 2.
At the same time, the printing process proceeds to step 38.

Thus, in the ticket processing unit 12, when the third sensor 18 detects the processed ticket 5 to be inserted, the control unit 29 stops the motor 19 based on the input of this detection signal, and
is localized at the position of the printer 17. After that, the printer 17 is activated, and the information storage section 9 on the surface of the first processed ticket 5 is stored.
As shown in FIG. 2 (2), the reception number, reception date, finishing date, and finishing time are printed (step 38). After printing is completed, the first processed ticket 5 is conveyed toward the ticket slot 2. , During the transportation, the writing head 16 encodes the reception number, code number, reception date, finishing date, finishing time, etc. on the magnetic coating film on the back side of the first processing ticket 5, and then inputs it from the ticket slot 2. Return it to the requester (step 39.40).

Thus, in a good example, by taking out the case 21 from the case storage chamber 28, then taking out the second processing ticket 6 from inside the case 21, and checking the printed contents, the contents of the processing to be performed on the input film can be grasped. be able to. Then, by the finishing date and time, the corresponding processes such as developing and printing are completed, and the client waits for the client to pick up the receipt.

On the other hand, at the finishing date and time printed and encoded on the first processing ticket 5, the client brings the same processing ticket 5 and hands it to a suitable staff member, or inserts it into the automatic article delivery device, and the processing ticket 5 is developed. In addition, the printed photos can be received manually or via an automatic article delivery device.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an automatic article receiving device according to the present invention;
Figures 2 (1) and (2) are diagrams showing examples of printing on processing tickets;
The figure is a structural explanatory diagram showing the overall mechanism of the ticket processing section, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the schematic structure of the case discharge section, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the schematic structure of the case storage section, and FIG. 6 is the circuit structure of the device. A block diagram showing an example, FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing the operation of the apparatus. 2...Ticket slot 3...Case discharge port 4...
・Case input port 12...Ticket processing section 20...Case discharge section 25...Case storage section Patent application
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Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) On the front of the aircraft, there is a ticket input slot for inserting the first ticket with processing details recorded, a case discharge port for discharging the case containing the item to be processed, and a case ejection port for discharging the case containing the item to be processed. An automatic article receiving device provided with a case insertion slot for inserting the case containing a second ticket in which processing contents corresponding to the first ticket are recorded,
A ticket processing unit that reads the recorded information of the inserted first ticket, records the reception number on the first ticket, and returns it; and a ticket processing unit that determines the validity of the first ticket from the read information and handles the case. An automatic article receiving device comprising: a case discharge section that discharges the case to a case discharge port; and a case storage section that takes in and processes the case containing the article to be processed and the second ticket. (2) The automatic article receiving device according to claim 1, wherein the first ticket and the second ticket are detachably connected via a perforation.