JPS62120598A - Print receiver - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a print acceptance machine that automatically accepts prints, and more particularly to a print acceptance machine that can control the operation of a connected film vending machine. It is something.

[Conventional technology]

A conventional print reception machine is provided with a keyboard for inputting print reception contents and a push-in base into which a cartridge is inserted. When accepting prints, the applicant's telephone number is entered using the keyboard, the cartridge is inserted into the hole formed in the pusher, and the pusher is pushed in. When the pushing base is pushed in, the cartridge is dropped into a paper bag set in an open state inside the main body of the device, and immediately after this, the exchange ticket with print acceptance information printed on it is ejected.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

Generally, stores that accept prints often sell films, so it would be convenient if they could also sell films in addition to accepting prints. However, the quality of the film may deteriorate due to storage temperature, so if the print reception machine is provided with a film sales department, the print reception machine cannot be installed outdoors. Considering this point, it is desirable that the print reception machine and the film vending machine be independent.

However, when installed indoors, it is common for two vending machines to be installed side by side, but in this case, for example, the control circuits, change mechanisms, etc. will be duplicated, so from the overall perspective There is a problem in that the cost of the device is high.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a print reception machine that has a simple structure and can be connected to an inexpensive film vending machine by providing the print reception machine with a film sales control function. .

[Means for solving problems]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a print reception machine with a coin slot, a change mechanism, a control circuit having a print reception control function and a film sales control function, and a film vending machine with A film selection button and a film ejecting mechanism are provided, and the film is sold using a control circuit and a change mechanism provided in the print reception machine.

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

〔Example〕

As shown in Figure 1, the print reception machine 1 and the film vending machine 2 have similar shapes so that they look like one vending machine when installed side by side. The film vending machine 2 is electrically connected to the print receiving machine 1. The print reception machine 1 has the print reception system gB function by itself, so it can be installed independently, but the film vending machine 2 cannot be used alone because the film sales control is performed by the print reception machine 1. I can't.

A print sample display section 11 is provided at the upper front of the main body 10 of the print reception machine 1, and a bipolar type print sample 12 is housed in this section.

At the top of this print sample 12, the price of one print is written, and at the bottom, the number of the print type is written. In this example, four types of print samples 12
is stored. A delivery location is displayed below the print sample display section 11, and a scheduled finish date display 13 is provided below this. The scheduled finish date display I3 digitally displays the date set using the keyboard in the reception machine main body 10.

A protruding operation table 15 is formed in an obliquely inclined state at approximately the center of the reception machine main body IO. This operating metalwork 5 holds a film to be printed, such as a 35 mm roll film containing a cartridge.

A large roll of film wound onto a spool.

An input port 16 is formed for inputting developed negative film, etc., and is closed by a shutter I7 except when the film is input. A discharge port 18 for discharging change and a discharge port 19 for discharging printed exchange tickets are provided beside the film input port 16. The printed voucher is the size of a business card and includes the applicant's phone number.

The number of prints, print type, reception number, reception date and time, delivery address, receipt amount, etc. are printed.

A keyboard 20 for inputting print reception details and an operation instruction display 21 for displaying print reception procedures and temporarily displaying input data are provided approximately at the center of the operation console 15. ing. The print acceptance contents include the applicant's telephone number, print type, number of prints, etc. Further, as the operation instruction display 21, a fluorescent display tube or the like is used to display characters such as 5, katakana, alphanumeric characters, etc. Note that it is convenient to provide a voice synthesis IC and a sounding body to instruct the operating procedure by voice, and to notify the delivery location and delivery date and time after the exchange ticket is issued.

A coin slot 22 is provided next to the operation instruction display 21, and a certain amount of money, for example, 1
00 yen is inserted, and when purchasing a film, an amount corresponding to the film price is also inserted. A reception display 23 is provided above the print sample display section 11 to indicate that print reception is in progress. The films input from the film input port 16 are inserted into the currency one by one. The currency containing this film can be taken out from the reception machine main body 10 by opening the door 24.

The film vending machine 2 is provided with a door 27 above the main body 25 for storing a small film box 26. This loaded film box 26 can be observed through a window 28. Below this window 28, film selection buttons 29a to 29d are arranged, and after inserting a predetermined number of coins into the coin slot 22 provided on the print reception machine 1 side, select the film selection button corresponding to the film to be purchased. When the selection button is pressed, the small film box 26 is discharged to the discharge port 30. Incidentally, reference numeral 31 is an indicator that indicates that the film is on sale.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the print reception machine and film vending machine. A keyboard 35 is provided in the reception machine main body 10, and by operating the keyboard 35, the expected completion date of the printed photo can be set in the microcomputer 36. This cent date is displayed on the expected finishing date display 13.

The operation instruction display 21 sequentially displays operation procedures according to a program stored in the microcomputer 36, and also temporarily displays input print contents.

Coins 37, such as 10 yen, 50 yen, and 100 yen coins, inserted from the coin slot 22 are transferred to a coin sorter 3.
8, the coins are sorted according to their type, and passed through passages 39a to 39C provided for each type of coin to the change mechanism 40 with a person's name. Coin switches 41 to 43 are attached to each of these passages 39a to 39c, respectively.
It is turned on and off by coins passing through 9a to 39c.

The signals from each of these coin switches 41 to 43 are sent to the microcomputer 36 and counted, thereby calculating the amount of money to be inserted. Note that when the change mechanism 40 contains a predetermined number of coins 37, the extra coins overflow and enter the cash box 44.

When accepting prints, when a 100 yen coin is inserted, the slot opening/closing mechanism 45 is activated to open the shutter 17, allowing the film to be printed to be inserted. Further, when purchasing a film, the microcomputer 36 compares the input amount with the film price, and allows the film small box 26 to be taken out if the input amount is greater than the film price.

When receiving the above-mentioned print, the microcomputer 36 operates the printer 5o and prints the applicant's telephone number on a roll of plain paper 51.

Print the number of prints, print type, etc.

This plain paper 51 is pulled out by a pair of rollers 53 driven by a motor 52 during printing, and after printing is pulled out by a cutter 55 operated by a cutter drive unit 54.
It is cut into business card size and discharged from the discharge port 19 as an exchange ticket.

Barcode sensor 58 reads the currency number from barcode 81 attached to currency 78 shown in FIG. The currency cent mechanism 59 takes out one currency from among the plurality of currencies 78 and sets it in an open state below the film input slot 16. The printer 60 operates in synchronization with the drawer of a pair of openings and rollers 62 driven by a motor 61, and prints the applicant's telephone number, number of prints, type of prints, and reception number.

The date and time of reception, the delivery port, the number of the reception machine, and the bag number are printed on the recording paper 63 for each case. Note that the reception machine number is set in the microcomputer 36 in advance. The printed recording paper 63 is carried together with the film to a developing laboratory, and is used when placing the printed photograph in a developing bag and when exchanging the photograph. Further, the recording paper 63 can be cut out one by one and pasted onto a developing bag, and can be used for confirmation when the printed photographs are handed over. Considering this, recording paper 6
As the first example, it is desirable to use a label with a release paper and an adhesive layer formed on the back side.

The reception display 23 is composed of a panel 65 on which characters are recorded and a lamp 66, and the lamp 66 is turned on to illuminate the panel 65 during film reception.

Each circuit of the film vending machine 2 surrounded by a one-dot chain line is connected to the microcomputer 36 of the print receiving machine 1 via a connector 67. This microcomputer 36 is programmed with a film sales control function in addition to a print reception control function. The film ejecting mechanism is composed of a product storage tube 47 that stores the small film box 26, and a solenoid 46 that pushes out the product at the bottom.When any one of the selection buttons 29a-29d is operated, , the solenoid 46 is actuated once to push the lowest film box 26 stacked in the product storage tube 47 and eject it. and,
If the input amount is larger, the microcomputer 36 operates the change mechanism 40 to discharge the excess amount from the outlet 18. Although not shown in the drawings, a plurality of product storage tubes 47 and solenoids 46 are provided depending on the type of film to be sold.

The on-sale display 31 is composed of a panel 68 and a lamp 69, and the panel 68 is illuminated by the lamp 69 during film sales. The selection button 29a has a light emitting diode 70 housed therein, and lights up when the input amount is more than the film price and the film box 26 is stored in the product storage cylinder 47, and the product is Indicates that it can be taken out. When the selection button 29a is pressed, the switch 71 turns ON and sends a signal to the microcomputer 36. Note that the other selection buttons 29b to 29d have the same configuration as this, so they are omitted in the drawing.

FIG. 3 shows the configuration of the print reception section. One end of an L-shaped lever 73 is connected to the shutter 17 provided at the film input port 16, and when the plunger of the solenoid 74 is pulled in against the spring 76, this lever 73 moves the shaft 75. It rotates around the center and slides the shutter 17 in the direction of the arrow. These levers 73.
The solenoid 74 constitutes the slot opening/closing mechanism 45 .

As shown in detail in FIG. 4, the currency 78 is processed into a bag shape using black fabric in order to completely block light.

The lower 8a of this currency 78 has two spring plates 79.80
is attached, usually two spring plates 79 and 80
The lower part 8a is in a closed state when the two parts are combined. Of these two spring plates 79 and 80, one spring Fi 79 is longer, and both ends of the other spring plate 80 are rotatably attached to it. This long spring plate 79 protrudes somewhat from the currency 78, and two holes 79a are formed in this protruding portion, and a bar code 8 indicating the serial number is formed in the long spring plate 79.
1 is recorded. The two holes 79a are hung by a pair of through rods 82, and are pushed forward by a push plate 84 biased by a spring 83.

The currency 78 located at the front is the currency setting mechanism 59
The pieces are taken out one by one, the lower 8a is opened, and the pieces are positioned under the chute 77.

When the shank 17 is open, the cartridge 86 or developed negative film loaded into the film input port 16 flows down the chute 77 and enters the currency 78 after turning on the film input detection sensor 72. When a film such as a cartridge 86 is loaded into the currency 78, the currency setting mechanism 59 releases the currency 78.
The lower 8a is in a closed state and falls into the box 87. A large number of currencies 78 stored in this box 80 can be taken out by opening the door 24.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a currency setting mechanism. The moving table 90 has a feed screw shaft 91 and a guide shaft 9 arranged in parallel.
2, and moves back and forth along a guide shaft 92 when the feed screw shaft 91 rotates. A motor 93 is provided to rotate the feed screw shaft 9I, and its rotation is transmitted to the feed screw shaft 91 via gears 94,95.

A feed screw shaft 97 and a guide shaft 98 are installed below the moving table 90, and a pair of robot hands 99. toO is installed. The feed screw shaft 9
7 has screws 97a and 97b formed in opposite directions, so when the feed screw shaft 97 rotates, the robot hand 9
9 and 100 move in opposite directions. The rotation of the motor 101 is connected to the feed screw shaft 97 through gears 102 and 103.
104.

As is well known, the robot hand 99 includes a pair of graspable fingers 106 and 107, and the fingers 106 and 107 are opened and closed by a solenoid (not shown) or the like. The barcode sensor 58 is attached to the inside of the finger 106 and reads the barcode 81 recorded on the currency 78. Similarly, the robot hand 100 also includes a pair of fingers 108 and 109.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be explained with reference to FIG. When the print reception machine 1 and the film vending machine 2 are operating normally, the reception display 23. The on-sale display 31 is lit, and the operation instruction display 21 indicates
Please enter llh" is displayed. When applying for printing, the user operates the keyboard 20 to input a telephone number. When this telephone number is input, the microcomputer 36 displays "Please select an order" on the operation instruction display 21. Here, the order type is "1" for simultaneous printing, "2" for extra prints, and "3" for other prints, such as 8 Dragon film development or prints from versatile film. Since the relationship with the numbers is determined and displayed, the user looks at this and inputs the desired number using the keyboard 20.

If simultaneous printing is selected, the operation instruction display 2
1, the message "Please enter the number of prints" is displayed, so input the desired number of prints using the keyboard 20.

When this number of prints is input, the operation instruction display 21
"Please specify the print type according to the sample"
is displayed.

Further, if reprinting is selected, the process directly proceeds to designation of this print type. Therefore, the print sample display section 11
, select the desired print type, and enter the number using the keyboard 20.

When you input the print type, “1” appears on the operation instruction display 21.
Please insert 00 yen.'' is displayed.

Note that if you enter "3" in specifying the order type, proceed directly to this step. The reason why an advance payment of 100 yen is requested at the time of print reception is to prevent mischief or foreign objects other than the film from being put into the film slot 16.

When 100 yen is inserted, the solenoid 74 of the slot opening/closing mechanism 45 is energized. This solenoid 74 is connected to a spring 76
In order to retract the plunger against the
open. Insert the film to be printed into the film input port 16.
When the money is thrown into the currency 78, it slides down the chute 77 and enters the money 78 opened by the lower part 8a. The film insertion detection sensor 72 is composed of a photo sensor or a microswitch, and detects that the film has entered the currency 78.

When the microcomputer 36 receives the detection signal from the film input detection sensor 72, it stops energizing the solenoid 74 and closes the film input port 16. The microcomputer 36 also operates a printer 50 and a motor 5.
2 to print the exchange ticket. This exchange ticket is cut by a cutter 55 and discharged from the discharge port 19. Further, the printer 60 and the motor 61 are operated to print the above-described print reception record on the recording paper 63.

Furthermore, the microcomputer 36 has a pair of robot hands 99. Activate too to release the grip on the currency 78 into which the film has been inserted. As a result, the currency 78 falls into the box 87, and at this time, the spring plate 79.80 lowers the currency 78 into the box 87.
is closed. After the robot hands 99 and 100 move away from each other due to the reversal of the motor 101, the motor 93 is reversed, so the robot hands 99 and 100 move backward along the guide shaft 92 and pick up a large number of currencies 78 suspended from the threading rod 82. It will stop when it is next to the one in front. Next, the motor 101 rotates again, moves the pair of robot hands 99, 100 in a direction close to each other, closes the fingers 106, 107, 108, and 109, and closes the spring plate 7.
Understand 9.

At this time, the barcode sensor 58 provided inside the finger 106 reads the barcode 81.

After the robot hands 99, 100 hold the currency 78, the motor 93 rotates forward, so the robot hands 99.
100 moves forward and pulls out the currency 78 from the rod 82,
Carry this to the bottom of chute 77. Next, the motor 101
rotates a little, so the robot hand 99.100 approaches while holding the lower part 8a of the currency 78, opens the lower part 8a against the elasticity of the spring plate, and in this state sets the currency 78 under the chute 77. , prepares to receive the next film to be loaded.

When the print application is accepted through the above steps,
The exchange ticket is issued and the print application is recorded. Each accepted film costs 78 yen in currency.
and drop it into the box 87. The film is collected by visiting each reception machine, but in this case, the key is used to open the door 24 and take out a large number of currencies 78 stored in a box 87, along with the printed recording paper 63. take away.

Note that if this operation is not performed within a predetermined time after the operation advances to the next step, it is preferable to return the sequence of the microcomputer 36 to the start. Also, since the number of digits for telephone numbers differs depending on the region, it is best to press the confirmation key each time you finish entering information.

In the above embodiment, the currency 78 is provided with 8 barcodes, but if these 8 barcodes are omitted, the recording paper is cut with a cutter for each item, and this is cut together with the film into the currency. Put it in 78.

Further, instead of the currency 78, a joint or a developing bag may be used.

Next, I will explain film sales. Coins corresponding to the film price are inserted into the coin slot 22. The inserted coins 37 are sorted by coin type by a coin sorter 38 and then transferred to a change mechanism 40 or a cash box 4.
Enter 4. When the selected coins 37 pass through the passage, a coin switch 43, for example, is turned on. This signal from the coin switch 43 is sent to the microcomputer 36, and the amount of money inserted is counted. If the amount invested exceeds the price of the film to be purchased, for example, a light emitting diode 7
1 lights up. If the user presses the selection button 29a on which the light emitting diode is lit, the solenoid 46 is activated and the item at the bottom of the product storage tube 47 is ejected.

If the input amount is greater than the film price, the change mechanism 40 is activated and the change is returned from the outlet 18.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, since the print reception machine is provided with the film sales control function, the advance payment control mechanism, and the change mechanism, if the print reception machine also sells films in addition to reception of prints, it has a film ejection mechanism. All you have to do is connect the film vending machine to the print receiving machine. Therefore, the film vending machine does not require a deposit control mechanism or a change mechanism, so when both accepting prints and selling films, it is easier to manufacture two types of vending machines independently. Therefore, the cost can be significantly reduced, and if the environment at the installation location is not suitable for film sales, it is convenient because only the print reception machine can be installed.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of an embodiment of the present invention showing a state in which a film vending machine is connected to a print receiving machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the print receiving machine and film vending machine of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the print reception machine. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of a currency setting mechanism. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the print acceptance procedure. 1...Print reception machine 2...Film vending machine 11...Print sample display section 16...Film inlet 17...Shutter 18...Change outlet 19...Voucher outlet 20...Keyboard 21...Operation Instruction display 298-29d...Selection button 30...Ejection port 46...Solenoid 50.60...Printer 74...Solenoid 78...Currency 93.101...Motor 99.100...Robot hand. Figure 3

Claims (1)

[Claims] A film vending machine can be connected to a print reception machine that automatically accepts films to be printed, and the print reception machine has a coin slot, a change mechanism, and a controller having a print reception control function and a film sales control function. The film vending machine is provided with a film selection button and a film ejecting mechanism, and the film is sold using a control circuit and a change mechanism provided in the print reception machine. Print reception machine.