JPS62239293A - Automatic sheet paper managing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an automatic teller machine, an automatic cash dispensing machine,
This invention relates to an automatic paper sheet management device that can automatically replenish and eject banknotes from an automatic machine such as an automatic cash exchange device.

[Prior art] Financial institutions such as banks are equipped with multiple automatic machines such as automatic teller machines, but such automatic machines have fewer bills to pay customers. Replenish this if necessary.

Furthermore, when the banknotes deposited in the safe by the customer become full, the banknotes are manually removed.

In addition, at that time, since a predetermined number of banknotes are bundled in advance when replenishing the banknotes, the bandage is unsealed before replenishment.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] As described above, in the conventional automatic machine, it is necessary to replenish and take out paper sheets, and in addition, it is necessary to unseal a predetermined number of paper sheets when replenishing the paper sheets. The reality is that unmanned operation is not possible when automated machines are in operation, especially when manual counter operations are finished or on holidays.

An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic paper sheet management device capable of replenishing and taking out paper sheets from an automatic machine without requiring human labor, thereby achieving unmanned automation of paper sheet management. Our goal is to provide the following.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention includes a sorting unit that counts and organizes the input paper sheets into a predetermined number, and a storage unit that partitions and stores the predetermined number of paper sheets by the predetermined number. 11 A paper storage unit, an automatic machine group consisting of a plurality of paper sheet automatic machines, and a delivery system that can transfer paper sheets from the automatic machine group to the storage unit via a sorting unit, and transfer paper sheets from the storage unit to the automatic machine group, respectively. and a control means for controlling the transfer processing of the transfer means.

[Function] In the present invention, when any paper sheet automatic machine in the automatic machine group becomes full of paper sheets, the transfer means takes out the full sheet sheet from the paper sheet automatic machine and transports it to the organizing unit of the organizing storage body. and put it in. The input paper sheets are counted and organized into a predetermined number in the sorting unit, and then divided and stored in the storage unit by a predetermined number of sheets by the delivery means.

- On the other hand, when paper sheets need to be replenished in the automatic machine group, the transfer means takes out a predetermined number of paper sheets from the storage unit by the control means and transfers them to the paper sheet automatic machine that needs replenishment in the own iUJ machine group.
M transport.

In the present invention, as described above, the delivery means is between the organizing storage body and each sheet automatic machine of the automatic machine group.

Since the paper sheets are replenished or taken out as needed, the replenishment or takeout of the paper sheets can be reliably carried out without the need for manpower, thereby achieving the effect that the management of the paper sheets can be automated in an unmanned manner.

[Example] An example of the implementation of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1 is an overall perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a partially enlarged perspective view of Fig. 1, Fig. 3 is an explanatory block diagram showing the relationship of each component, and Fig. 4 is a delivery FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view showing a storage unit.

The paper sheet automatic management device of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 can be roughly divided into: a organizing storage body 2, an automatic machine group 3, a delivery means (not referenced), and a controller 4. It is configured.

The organizing storage body 2 includes an organizing unit 11 and a storage unit hl.
o, and these are separated. organizing unit 1
1, when a banknote 1, which is a paper sheet, is inserted into the input slot 12,
The inserted banknotes are counted to a predetermined number, and the predetermined number of banknotes 1 are arranged in a sorting tray 13. At this time, even if banknotes 1 of different visibility types are thrown in together, the sorting unit 11 sequentially counts and sorts them into a predetermined number of bills according to predetermined denominations.

The storage units 1 to IO each have a plurality of compartmentalized storage shelves 101 for storing a predetermined number of banknotes 1, and the details will be described later.

The automatic machine group 3 includes one, for example, an automatic cash transaction device (hereinafter referred to as
It has an ATM (abbreviated as ATM) 31 and an automatic money exchange device 32.

The delivery means includes 1 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
a robot 50 that grasps the banknote 1 and transports it to a predetermined position;
It has a conveyance path 60 installed between the robots 1 to 50 and the automatic machine group 3, and a handling device (not shown) for transferring and receiving banknotes between the conveyance path 60 and the automatic machine group 3. .

The robot h50 has a support 52 attached to a swing base 51 so as to be able to rotate, and a plurality of arms A5:
A hand 54 is attached through the banknote 3, and the hand 54 is moved to a predetermined position by the operation of a plurality of arms 53, and the hand 54 grips and releases the banknote 1. .

As shown in FIG.
A belt conveyor 63 is connected to a reversing machine 61 installed on the side and a reversing machine 62 installed on the ATM 31 side, and when the belt conveyor 63 is driven, the upper belt conveyor 63 turns the conveyor placed on it. The warehouse 64 is conveyed from the reversing machine 61 to the reversing machine 62, and the lower belt conveyor [j;
transports the transport warehouse 64 placed thereon from the reversing machine 62 to the reversing machine 61, and at this time, the reversing machine 61 transfers the transport warehouse 64 from the L section belt conveyor 63 to the lower belt conveyor 6: Machine 62 transports 1i!64 to lower bell 1
- The banknotes 1 transferred from the conveyor 63 to the upper belt conveyor 63 and thus stored in the conveying pressure 64 are transferred to the robot 5
0 and automatic machine group 3.

In addition, in this example, the belt conveyors 63 are arranged one above the other so that the conveyance directions are opposite to each other.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, they may be arranged on the same plane and driven independently.

Although the handling is not shown, A of automatic machine group 3
TM31. They are installed in each automatic exchange device 32, and when replenishing banknotes 1, they grasp the banknotes stored in the transport r&64 on the upper belt conveyor 6:1 and transfer the banknotes 31 and 32 to each device.
ff (not shown), and when taking out the banknotes 1, the banknotes can be grasped from the safes (not shown) of each device 31, 32 and stored in the conveying pressure 64 on the upper belt conveyor 63. It is configured.

Although the conveyance pressure 64 is not shown in detail, it is constructed so that the robots 1 to 50 and a handler (not shown) can reliably store and take out banknotes.
Normally, the reversing machine 61 of the conveyance path 60. It is placed on the table 65 installed between the robots 1 and 50, and transferred between the table 65 and the conveyor 63 to the upper bell! by the robot h5 (l).

The controllers 1 to 4 control the transfer process of the transfer means. That is, this controller 4 is connected to the organization storage body 2, the delivery means, and the automatic machine group 3 via cables 5, and is connected to each device 31.3 of the automatic machine group 3.
When the transaction banknote replenishment signal and the transaction banknote removal signal in step 2 are detected, the transfer means and the organizing storage body 2 are driven according to a predetermined program in response to this, and the banknote transfer process is executed.

Therefore, the controller 4 controls the robot 50 . Conveyance path 60. It is configured to send signals necessary for driving handling (not shown), an on/off signal for the organizing unit 11 in the organizing storage body 2, a starting signal for the storage unit 1-10, etc.

On the other hand, details of the storage unit 10 of the organized storage body 2 will be explained with reference to FIG.

These storage units 1 to 10 include the plurality of storage shelves 101
In addition, various keys 103 to 108 are provided so that bank staff can use this storage unit 10 as a safe.
and a display 102 for displaying the amount of money stored in the storage [101].

The storage shelf 101 is sized to store a predetermined number of any denomination, and in FIG. 1000 yen banknotes are divided into two rows and multiple stages. In addition, each storage shelf 101 is equipped with a tray that pushes the banknotes 1 forward at a predetermined time in order to make it easier for the robot 1-hand 54 and human hands as transfer means to take out and store the banknotes 1. It has 121.

Note that the unfit banknote ld refers to a banknote that is significantly soiled or damaged and cannot withstand use.

The various keys 103 to 108 are used to take out a predetermined number of banknotes 1 from the storage shelf 101 or to store them in the storage shelf 101, and include the column designation key +03 of the old storage shelf I; A stage specification key +04 of the storage shelf 101, a denomination specification key 105, an amount specification key 106, an operation specification key 107 for specifying whether to store or take out.
It consists of a confirmation key 108.

On the other hand, the display unit 102 is installed on the upper right side of the front surface of the storage unit 10, and when a bank clerk takes out a predetermined number of banknotes 1 from a desired storage shelf 101 or stores them in a desired storage shelf lot, the above-mentioned various displays are displayed. By operating the keys 103 to 108 in a predetermined order and taking out or storing the banknotes 1, the 1 indicator 102 displays the banknotes 1 stored in the storage shelf 101.
are displayed by denomination, and delivery is also done by ``1st stage robot 5''.
0 is similarly displayed on the display 102 when the banknote 1 is taken out or stored in accordance with a command from the controller 4.

In addition, a residual detection sensor 109 is installed in each tray of the storage shelf lot to detect the banknote left behind when the bank clerk takes out the banknote 1, and the detection by the residual detection sensor 109 causes a notification 8, such as a buzzer, etc. ((not shown)) makes a sound to let you know if any banknotes are left behind.

Further, lamps 110 are provided on both sides of the storage shelf 101 to make it easier to confirm the location of the desired storage shelf 101 when a bank clerk manually presses a key in a predetermined operation when taking out the item. There is. This lamp 110 is normally turned off when a predetermined number of banknotes 1 are stored in the storage shelf lot or when there is no banknote 1 at all.

And the lamp 110. Remaining detection sensor 109° Display 1022 Various keys 103-108. storage shelf lot
The trays and the like are controlled by a control section 111. The control unit 111 is normally controlled by the controller 4, but when a key is operated, priority is given to the content of the operation in order to avoid a collision between the operator and the robot 50. Note that 112 is a storage section.

Furthermore, a J3113 is attached to the front of the storage unit 10, and by closing the door 113 and locking it with a lock 114, the storage unit 10 can be used as a storage room. Furthermore, storage unit l-1
Casters 115 are provided at the bottom of the 0 so that it can be moved. 116 is a connector for connecting to the controller 4.

Next, the operation of the paper sheet automatic management device of the embodiment is shown in FIGS. 1 and 3.
This will be explained based on the diagram.

For example, when the ATM 3L of the automatic machine group 3 has a large amount of banknotes to pay and the banknotes to be transacted need to be replenished, the controller 4 reads this and first activates the robot 50 as a receiving means. ~50 hands 54 are moved to the storage unit 1-1O of the organized storage body 2, and positioned on the storage shelf 1 of the desired denomination at the desired position, and all banknotes 1 are collected from the storage shelf 101 at once. Take it out.

In this case, in the storage unit 10, the controller 111 receiving the command from the controller 4 advances the storage shelves lot 1 to 121 to push out the banknotes 1, so that the robot hand 54 can easily take out the banknotes 1. .

The robot 50 then moves from the storage unit 10 to the conveying pressure 64 on the table 65 and is positioned, and after placing the banknotes 1 in its transport @frLfi4, it places the conveying pressure 64 on the upper belt conveyor 63. The belt conveyor 63 is driven by the controller 4, and the conveyor belt 64 containing the banknotes 1 is conveyed to the ATM 31 and then stopped. after that,
A robot hand (not shown) provided in the ATM 31 also uses the controller 4 to take out the banknote 1 at a conveying pressure of 64 and deliver it to the safe of the ATM 31.

As a result, the ATM 31 is automatically replenished with a predetermined number of banknotes 1 from the organized storage body 2.

Note that the belt conveyor 63 is driven to be reversed by the reversing machines 61 and 62, and the banknote 1 is placed on the table 65 by the robot 50 after being returned to its original position.

In addition, since the ATM 31 deposits a large amount of banknotes, when the banknotes in the safe become full, the controller 4 reads this, the robot hand installed in the ATM 31 takes out the banknotes in the safe, and the lower belt conveyor 63 into the conveying pressure 64.

In that case, the conveying pressure 64 is when the ATM 31 is full of banknotes,
It is placed on the belt conveyor 63 by the robot 50 according to a command from the controller 1-roller 4, and is transported to the ATM 31 in advance.

Next, the conveying pressure 64 is conveyed to the robot 50 side by driving the lower bell 1-conveyor 63, and the conveying pressure 64 is conveyed to the robot hl.
It is placed on the table 65 by O. After that, the robot 50 takes out the banknotes from the bank@@64 with the hand 54 and inserts the appropriate number of bills into the organizing unit 11 of the organizing storage body 2. When the robot 50 takes out the banknotes from the banknotes 64 and inserts them into the bank 12 of the organizing unit 2, the organizing unit 11 divides the inserted banknotes into a predetermined number. Count and organize in order 1-13. Thereafter, the predetermined number of banknotes 1 arranged in the arrangement tray 13 are transferred to the storage unit 10 by the robots 1 to 50.
and stored in the storage shelf iot of the corresponding denomination.

In this case, since the tray is pushed out in advance from the storage shelf 101, the robot hand 54 can easily store the banknotes. Further, the robot 50 stores the banknotes in the storage shelf 101 each time the sorting unit 11 processes a predetermined number of banknotes.

Further, when banknotes of mixed denominations are inserted into the sorting unit, a predetermined number of banknotes are sequentially sorted according to a predetermined order of denominations, and stored in the storage shelves 101 of each denomination. .

Thereby, the banknotes from the ATM 31 are automatically stored in the storage unit 10.

In the illustrated embodiment, the storage unit 10 also includes keys 103 to 103.
108, etc., so that even those on the installation side, such as bank employees, can use it as needed, and when taking out one banknote, 51
If you forget to take out even a sheet, you will be notified to that effect, which is extremely convenient.

Further, since the storage unit 10 is separated from the organizing unit 11, it can be stored in a predetermined position when stopped, and if the door 113 is locked, it can be fully utilized as a safe.

In addition, in the present invention, the organizing unit 1 of the organizing storage body 2
1 and storage unit 10. The specific structure of the delivery means is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and any structure may be used as long as it has the intended function.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the present invention is configured so that paper sheets can be replenished from the automatic machine group from the organizing storage body and paper sheets can be stored from the automatic machine group into the organizing storage body. Each of the automatic machines can reliably replenish and discharge paper sheets as required. Therefore, according to the present invention, there is a remarkable effect that the management of paper sheets in a group of automatic machines can be automated and unmanned.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. F is an overall perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a partially enlarged perspective view of Fig. 1, Fig. 3 is an explanatory block diagram showing the relationship of each component, and Fig. 4 is a delivery FIG. 7 is a cutaway perspective view showing a modification of the conveyance path of the means. FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view showing the storage unit. ■... Predetermined number of banknotes, 2... Organizing storage body, 10...
...Storage unit, 101...Storage shelf, 11...Organizing unit, 12...Input slot, 3...Automatic machine group, 3
1...ATM, 32...Automated cash exchange device, 4...
- Controller, 50.60... Delivery means.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. From a sorting unit that counts and organizes the input paper sheets into a predetermined number and a storage unit that partitions and stores the predetermined number of paper sheets by the predetermined number of sheets, and a plurality of paper sheet automatic machines. a group of automatic machines, a transfer means capable of transferring paper sheets from the group of automatic machines to a storage unit via a sorting unit and a sheet of paper from the storage unit to a group of automatic machines, and a control means for controlling the transfer process of the transfer means. An automatic paper sheet management device comprising: