KR100953576B1 - Media Processing Device - Google Patents

Abstract

In the media processing apparatus which sandwiches a medium with a plate-like member and inputs it into an apparatus, since a banknote is made with the banknote upright, the banknote may be covered by the customer's viewpoint, and the customer may leave a banknote. On the one side of the plate-shaped member, a projection is provided, and when the medium is sandwiched, after one plate-shaped member approaches the other plate-like member and at the same time the projection is in contact with the projection, or after the rotation or evacuation, When the wall surface portion presses the medium to eject the medium, one of the plate-like members is spaced apart from the other of the plate-like members while the projections press the end of the medium to tilt the medium.

Media Handling Unit, Banknote, Hopper, Pressure Roller

Description

Media Processing Device

The present invention relates to a media processing apparatus for entering a medium into and out of the apparatus.

In a cash advance prepayment machine, which is a representative media processing apparatus, a customer service port is provided on the front of the device, and a customer deposits and withdraws a bill from the customer service. Banknotes are transferred to a conveyance path in the apparatus by a banknote depositing and withdrawing mechanism provided inside the service port, and then, the discriminating unit determines the kinds of banknotes, and is divided into banks and stored for each kind. In addition, the bills stored in the storage room are sent out according to the amount of money required by the customer, returned, accumulated in the bill entry mechanism, and the customer's door is opened and withdrawn to the customer.

5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a conventional banknote entry and exit mechanism 1. When the customer deposits the bill A, the back-up member 2 and the hopper 3, which are plate-shaped members, are placed upright in the hospitality port, and both members form an accumulation space at a predetermined interval to the customer. We accept deposit by. The customer puts the bundle of bills A, which are to be deposited, in the hospitality port and the accumulation space.

The lower end of the inserted banknote A is supported by the hopper bottom part 3a which forms a part of the hopper 3, and the flat part of the bundle of banknotes A is integrated so that it may face the wall surface of the hopper 3. As shown in FIG. Thereafter, the backup 2 moves close to the hopper 3 while maintaining the parallel state, and clamps the bill A received with the hopper 3. Subsequently, the backup 2, the hopper 3, and the bill A are integrally rotated only by a predetermined angle by a rotating shaft and a driving source not shown in the rotation range R, and the tip of the bill A is positioned at the entrance of the conveying path. Each banknote is sent out one by one between the roller 4 and the pressure roller 5 which rotates and feeds out the feed roller 6, and it sends it out to a conveyance path and stores it in an apparatus.

At the time of withdrawal, in the state where the backup 2 and the hopper 3 are substantially upright, they are turned toward the discharge inlet consisting of the roller 4, the pressure roller 5, and the feed roller, which rotate at approximately right angles or a predetermined angle to discharge the tip portion. After that, the backup 2 is moved in the evacuation direction from the hopper 3 to form an integrated space between the two members, and the banking roll A is rotated on the hopper 3 by the number of sheets to be withdrawn. Accumulate. Thereafter, the backup 2 is placed on the hopper 3, and the banknote A is held by the backup 2 and the hopper 3.

The bill A is rotated by uniting two members into an upright position as shown in FIG. 5, evacuating the backup 2 from the hopper 3, opening the shutter to open the bill A, and receiving the bill A to the customer. Do it.

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application No. 2006-016232

In the conventional apparatus, since the bills are accumulated and returned inside the catering port, the bills are hidden in the shadow of the caterpillar according to the height and standing position of the customer, making it difficult to see the bills. Sometimes you don't know what's left and don't get all your bills. In particular, it is difficult to maintain the upright state when the banknote A is not stiff, and such a banknote A has a tendency not to be received because the banknote A is bent and curved in the reception port, making it more difficult to know its existence.

MEANS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM In order to solve the said subject, in the media processing apparatus which clamps a medium with a some plate-shaped member, and inputs it into an apparatus, a projection part is provided in the one plate-shaped member side, and one plate-shaped member is removed from the other plate-shaped member. When the media were held apart from each other by being separated, the projections were moved along one of the plate-like members to press the ends of the media to tilt the media.

According to the present invention, since the banknote is tilted and returned, the banknote does not become easily seen by the edge of the port of entry, regardless of the position of the wooden ship or the standing position due to the height difference of the customer, and the customer receives the banknote. This can prevent you from forgetting.

Hereinafter, Examples 1 and 2, which are the best embodiments of the present invention, will be described sequentially. In addition, the same code | symbol described in the following description and drawings demonstrates as showing the same component.

Example 1

Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described. The present embodiment is a media processing apparatus for sandwiching a medium with a plurality of plate-like members and inputting it into the apparatus, wherein a projection is provided on one plate-shaped member side, and one plate-shaped member approaches the other plate-shaped member. At the same time, after the protruding portion has passed the medium, the wall surface portion of the one plate-like member presses the medium to sandwich the medium, and when the medium is discharged, one plate-like member moves away from the other plate-like member. At the same time, the projection is pressed to end the media so that the media is tilted.

Next, the structure of Example 1 is demonstrated. 1 shows the configuration of a banknote depositing mechanism of Example 1. FIG. 1 is the whole of a banknote deposit and withdrawal mechanism, and 2 is a backup as a 1st plate-shaped member. The backup 2 has a backup bottom 2a attached to one end at approximately right angles. The backup 2 and the backup bottom 2a may be formed integrally, or may be processed as separate parts to be fixedly attached. 2b is a projection provided on the backup bottom 2a approximately vertically and approximately parallel to the backup 2.

The projection part 2b is comprised by the brush. The roots of the fibers of the projections 2b are fixed to the backup bottoms 2a by adhesives or parts not shown. In addition, the inclined surface 2c is formed to be inclined and trimmed at the portion facing the hopper 3 to be described later of the protrusion 2b brush.

3 is a hopper which is a 2nd plate-shaped member. The hopper 3 has the hopper bottom part 3a provided in one end at substantially right angle. The hopper 3 and the hopper bottom part 3a may be integrated, or may be processed as a separate component and fixedly attached. The backup 2 and the hopper 3 are positioned so as to be parallel to each other, and the backup bottom 2a and the hopper bottom 3a are provided in the reception port almost overlapping each other.

The backup 2, the backup bottom 2a, the projection 2b, the hopper 3, and the hopper bottom 3a are united, and can rotate in the rotation range R by a rotation shaft and a drive source (not shown). have. Moreover, by the operation of the drive source which is not shown in figure, the backup 2 is comprised so that it may move in parallel with respect to the hopper 3, and the space | interval of the backup 2 and the hopper 3 can be adjusted. The rotation operation and the adjustment operation of the interval are controlled by a controller (not shown).

A is a banknote put between the back-up 2 and the hopper 3 through the reception port. 4 is a roller which forms the shape in which the some groove | channel was formed on the outer periphery, and sends out the banknote A piled up on the hopper 3 at the time of deposit into the apparatus one by one. 5 is a gate which divides banknotes A one by one between the rollers 4 which are provided in the outer periphery in 4 outgoing rollers and a box shape, it does not move in the direction of sending out a banknote, and is rotatable in an opposite direction. It's a roller. 6 is a feed roller which sends the paper money accumulated on the hopper to roller 5 which sends out a banknote. 7 is an accumulation roller which takes out the banknotes conveyed inside the apparatus at the time of withdrawal and collects them one by one onto the hopper 3. 8 is a pressure roller which directs a banknote into the rotating part 4 facing the accumulation roller 7. S is a medium detection sensor comprising a pair of light emitting elements and a light receiving element provided directly under the shutter. The optical axis indicated by the dashed-dotted line passes between the medium detection sensors S, and the abnormal paper protruding upward from the integrated space between the backup 2 and the hopper 3 blocks this to detect the presence of the abnormal paper. The height of the medium detection sensor S from the hopper bottom part 3a of the upright state is set longer than the sum of the length of the banknote A in the short direction, and the height of the projection part 2b.

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The operation of the first embodiment will be described. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the operation of the paper money deposit and withdrawal mechanism according to the present embodiment. At the time of withdrawal, the backing 2 and the hopper 3 are both rotated at right angles or at a predetermined angle in a state of being in a horizontal state. Thereafter, as shown in Fig. 2A, the back-up 2 is raised to form an integrated space between the hoppers 3, so as to receive bills. Subsequently, the billing roller A which has been conveyed inside the apparatus by rotating the accumulation roller 7 is taken out and stacked on the hopper 3 one by one. When the customer accumulates as many bills as desired, the back-up 2 is lowered and the bills are held together with the hopper 3 while pressing the bills A.

In that case, the projection part 2b is provided in the vicinity of the front end of the backup bottom part 2a at regular intervals from the surface of the backup part 2, and since the brush which comprises a projection part is arrange | positioned so that it may protrude in an integrated space, the backup part 2 ) Approaches the hopper 3, the inclined surface 2c of the projection 2b contacts the lower end of the banknote A before the wall portion of the backup 2. At this time, since the brush has proper flexibility, the lower end of the banknote A rises along the inclined surface 2c while bending by touching the banknote, and as shown in FIG. Enter between A and the hopper 3. Then, in this state, the backup 2 descends again and completely holds the banknote A together with the hopper 3.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2C, the backup 2 and the hopper 3 are rotated to the front of the banknote dispenser together with the banknote A to be in an upright state, and then the backup 2 of FIG. 2D is moved in the evacuation direction from the hopper 3. The banknote A is held. The lower end of the banknote is pressed by the protrusion 2b which moves with the movement of the backup 2 and moves accordingly, but the upper end of the banknote A is hung by the wall surface of the hopper 3 by its own weight, and the banknote A enters the port. Inclined against. This allows the customer to easily see the existence of the bill through the customer service. After that, the shutter is opened to complete the operation in a state in which the customer can receive the bill A. FIG.

The process at the time of deposit transfers the process of withdrawal in the reverse order. As shown in Fig. 1, in the state where the backup 2 and the hopper 3 are set up in the hospitality port, both members form an integrated space at predetermined intervals and wait for the deposit, and the customer holds the bundle of bills A. Put it upright. Then, when the backup 2 moves with respect to the hopper 3, the lower end of a banknote contacts the inclined surface 2c of the projection part 2b, it pushes up accordingly, and the protrusion part 2b bends and the lower end of banknote A is bent. It passes from below and enters between the banknote A and the hopper 3. In addition, since the height of the medium detection sensor S is set longer than the sum of the length of the banknote A in the short direction of the banknote A, and the height of the protrusion 2b, as described above, the banknote A is the projection 2b. ), The upper end of the banknote A is incorrectly detected by the medium detection sensor S even if it tries to protrude out of the banknote stacking space. The backup 2 moves again and presses the banknote A to the hopper 3 to pinch the banknote A as shown in Fig. 2C.

Subsequently, the backup 2, the hopper 3, and the banknote A are integrally rotated, and only a predetermined angle is rotated, and the feed roller 6 is rotated after positioning the tip of the banknote A as shown in FIG. 2B. Banknotes are sent out one by one between the roller 4 and the gate roller 5 which are sent out, and are sent out to a conveyance path. After the banknote A is sent into the apparatus, the different kinds of banknotes are determined by the discriminating unit, and the banknotes A are distributed and stored in the storage box for each type of gold.

As mentioned above, in Example 1, although it demonstrated as fixing the protrusion part 2b on a brush to the back-up 2, by installing the component which has an axis in the base of a brush, it is rotatable, and is pushed by the contact with banknote A You may comprise so that a brush may incline to the backing 2 side away from banknote A. FIG. At this time, the inclined protrusion 2b may be pressed by a spring member or the like to return to the original posture so that the protrusion 2b enters between the banknote A and the hopper 3.

[Example 2]

In Embodiment 2 of the present invention, the backup 2 and the backup bottom 2a are connected by a rotating shaft, and the backup bottom 2a is rotatable relative to the backup 2, so that the backup 2 presses the banknote. In this case, the backing bottom 2a and the projection 2d are rotated to avoid the position where the bill A does not touch.

The structure of Example 2 is demonstrated. Fig. 3 shows a banknote deposit and withdrawal mechanism 1 according to the second embodiment, and includes a back-up 2 that is a first plate-shaped member and a hopper 3 that is a second plate-shaped member. The backup 2 has a backup bottom 2a, and 2d is a projection installed vertically on the backup bottom 2a, approximately parallel to the backup 2. The projection 2d is a member fixed to the backup bottom 2a made of a hard material such as metal or plastic. 2e is an axis | shaft fixed to the backup 2 by rotating the backup bottom part 2b. About the hopper 3, the hopper bottom part 3a, and various rollers 4-8, it is the same structure as Example 1. FIG.

The operation of the second embodiment will be described. 4 is a diagram showing the operation of the banknote deposit and withdrawal mechanism 1 of the second embodiment. At the time of withdrawal, the backup 2 and the hopper 3 are rotated by a driving source (not shown) to be in a horizontal state together, and the backup 2 is raised as shown in FIG. 4A to form an integrated space between the hoppers 3. Let's take note A. Subsequently, the accumulation roller 7 is rotated to accumulate bills A on the hopper 3 one by one.

When the accumulation of the banknote A is completed, the backup 2 is lowered as shown in FIG. 4B and the banknote A is pressed. At this time, the backup 2 descends and the backup bottom 2a rotates about the axis 2e. The projection 2d is also evacuated with it, and moves to a position not in contact with the lower end of the banknote A. FIG. By this operation, the projection 2d does not come into contact with the bill A, so that the bill A is not damaged. Thereafter, when the control unit instructs the backup bottom portion 2a to rotate in the reverse direction and return to the original position, the projection portion 2d enters between the banknote A and the hopper 3. In this state, the backup 2 descends again, and fully holds the banknote together with the hopper 3.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 4C, the backup 2 and the hopper 3 are turned upright along with the bill A to the front of the apparatus, and then the backup 2 is moved in the evacuation direction from the hopper 3 as shown in FIG. 4D. To open the banknote A held. The lower end part of banknote A moves along the projection part 2b which moves with the movement of the backup 2. On the other hand, since the upper end of the banknote A does not catch on the upper wall surface of the hopper 3 by its own weight, the banknote A is inclined with respect to the serving port as a whole.

The backup 2 stops the movement, opens the shutter, and allows the customer to receive the bill A. However, at this time, since the bill A is inclined with respect to the port, the interior is opened from the port. Banknote A can be seen easily. When the customer receives the bill A from the customer service port and the shutter is closed, the withdrawal process is completed.

The processing at the time of deposit is made possible by reversely performing the withdrawal operation. With the backup 2 and the hopper 3 standing in the service port as shown in Fig. 3, both members form an integrated space at predetermined intervals and wait for the deposit. The customer throws in a bundle of bills A upright. After that, when the backup 2 moves with respect to the hopper 3, in conjunction with this, the backup bottom 2a and the projection 2d are rotated by the driving source (not shown) to evacuate from the lower end of the bill, and then in the reverse direction. It rotates and enters between the banknote A and the hopper 3.

The backup 2 moves again and presses the banknote A with the hopper 3 to pinch the banknote A as shown in Fig. 4C. Subsequently, the backup 2, the hopper 3, and the bill A are integrally rotated by a predetermined angle and positioned at an entrance to receive the tip of the bill A as shown in Fig. 4B, and then the feed roller 6 is rotated and discharged. Banknotes are sent out one by one between the roller 4 and the gate roller 5, and are sent to a conveyance path. After the paper money A is transferred into the apparatus, the paper type of the paper money is determined by the discriminating unit, and the paper money A is divided and stored in the storage according to the gold type.

As mentioned above, in Example 2, although it demonstrated as connecting the backup 2 and the backup bottom part 2a by the rotating shaft, the backup 2 and the backup bottom part 2a are fixed, and the backup bottom part 2a and the projection part ( Even if the projection 2d is rotated so that only the projection 2d is rotated to avoid downward of the lower end of the bill A, the projection 2d is returned to its original position so that the projection 2d enters between the bill A and the hopper 3. do.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a block diagram of the banknote entry / exiting mechanism of Example 1 of this invention.

2 is a diagram illustrating the operation of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a block diagram of a banknote teller mechanism according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a diagram showing the operation of the second embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a configuration diagram of a conventional banknote entry and exit mechanism.

[Description of the code]

1: banknote and withdrawal mechanism 2: backup

2a: backup bottom 2b: protrusion

2c: inclined portion 2d: protrusion

2e: axis 3: hopper

3a: Hopper bottom 4: Outgoing roller

5: gate roller 6: feed roller

7: integrated roller 8: pressure roller

A: Banknotes

Claims (8)

A medium processing apparatus for sandwiching and inputting a medium by a plurality of plate-like members, comprising: a bottom plate supporting an end of the medium on one plate-like member, a wall surface portion in contact with the surface of the medium, and a bottom plate disposed on the bottom plate. Install the protrusions, And when the one plate-like member is separated from the other plate-like member to release the medium, the protrusions press the end of the medium to incline the medium. The method of claim 1, And the projection is flexible, and when the media is sandwiched, the projection contacts the end of the medium and at the same time passes over the end of the medium by bending. The method of claim 1, The one plate-like member has a rotating shaft rotatably supporting the bottom plate, and when the medium is sandwiched, the bottom plate rotates to evacuate the protrusion so as not to contact the end of the medium. A media processing apparatus. 3. The method of claim 2, The medium input means for inputting the medium into the apparatus by a plurality of rollers, and after sandwiching the medium, the one and the other plate-like member and the medium are integrated to rotate only a predetermined angle, the medium A media processing apparatus characterized by providing a rotation means to be located in the input means. The method of claim 3, The medium input means for inputting the medium into the apparatus by a plurality of rollers, and after sandwiching the medium, the one and the other plate-like member and the medium are integrated to rotate only a predetermined angle, the medium A media processing apparatus characterized by providing a rotation means to be located in the input means. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The projection is a media processing apparatus, characterized in that consisting of a brush. The method of claim 6, And a slanted surface is provided on the brush. The method according to any one of claims 1, 3, 4 or 5, The projection is a media processing device, characterized in that made of a hard material.

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