KR101657763B1 - Medium cassette and medium process apparatus having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a media storage apparatus for a banking automation apparatus, comprising: a frame; an input / output path through which the medium is drawn in and out through the input / output unit; an integrated space in which the medium is integrated within the frame; A second conveyance path connected to the first conveyance path and extending toward a lower side of the frame, and a second conveyance path connected to the first conveyance path and integrated in the integrated space, And a separating and collecting unit for separating the integrated medium and transferring the integrated medium to the first conveying path. According to such a medium storing apparatus, even if the temporary accumulating unit and the medium storing apparatus are made to have the same structure, And even if a device corresponding to the temporary integrated module fails, there is an effect that the automated teller machine can be withdrawn and withdrawn.

Description

[0001] MEDIUM CASSETTE AND MEDIUM PROCESS APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME [0002]

The present invention relates to a temporary storage unit for temporarily storing paper money among apparatuses installed in a financial automation equipment used in various places including a shopping mall, a bank, and a medium storage unit for storing banknotes to be deposited, .

Various kinds of financial automation devices are used to deposit or withdraw cash such as banknotes or coins in various places such as shopping marts, banks, and the like. In the inside of such a financial automation device, a path through which the banknote charged from the outside to the automated teller machine moves, a path through which the inserted banknote moves toward the cassette, a path through which the banknote is moved, etc., A variety of bills can be constructed in the interior depending on the design.

In general, when a bill is inserted into a banking automation device for depositing banknotes, the banknotes are not moved to a cassette module for storing banknotes, but are moved to a cassette module only after passing through a temporary integration module for temporarily storing banknotes. In the temporary accumulation module, it is checked whether there is a bad banknote, and the detected bad banknote is returned to the customer.

However, since the temporary integrated module and the cassette module have different structures, they are incompatible with each other. If the temporary integrated module fails, there is a problem that it is impossible to deposit and withdraw money in the automated teller machine.

The present invention aims at fabricating the same structure so that both the media storage device and the temporary integrated media can be integrated and separated.

The present invention aims to provide a media storage device in which a plurality of media storage devices are stacked and each of the media storage devices can communicate with each other.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a media storage apparatus for a banking automation apparatus, comprising: a frame; an input / output path through which the medium is drawn in and out through the input / output unit; an integrated space in which the medium is integrated within the frame; A second conveyance path connected to the first conveyance path and extending toward a lower side of the frame, and a second conveyance path connected to the first conveyance path and integrated in the integrated space, And a separating and collecting unit for separating the integrated medium and transferring the integrated medium to the first conveying path.

According to the present invention, it is possible to faithfully perform the functions of the media storage unit and the temporary integrated media in the same structure so as to perform both the integration and the separation of the media, It is possible to provide a media storage device for a financial automation device capable of depositing /

1 is a perspective view of a financial instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a configuration diagram of a media processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a simplified structural diagram of a media processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a schematic structural view of a media storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 shows a state in which the position of the branching blade and the first connector of the media storage apparatus shown in Fig. 2 are changed.
Fig. 6 shows the deposit time when the media storage device is used as the upper module.
7 shows a case where two media storage devices are stacked and used as an upper module and a lower module.
Fig. 8 shows a case where the medium storage device is used as a lower module and shows a deposit time.
9 shows the withdrawal time when the media storage device is used as the lower module.
10 shows a case where the medium storage device is used as an upper module, and a time when money is received from the lower module and withdrawal time is shown.
11 shows a first deposit time when the medium processing apparatus uses the medium storage apparatus as a temporary accumulation unit.
12 shows a case where the medium storage device is used as a temporary accumulation part and shows a secondary deposit time.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. It should be noted that, in adding reference numerals to the constituent elements of the drawings, the same constituent elements are denoted by the same reference numerals whenever possible, even if they are shown in different drawings. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the difference that the embodiments of the present invention are not conclusive.

In describing the components of the embodiment of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. These terms are intended to distinguish the constituent elements from other constituent elements, and the terms do not limit the nature, order or order of the constituent elements. When a component is described as being "connected", "coupled", or "connected" to another component, the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, Quot; may be "connected,""coupled," or "connected. &Quot;

A financial device according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a financial device that obtains various media such as banknotes, securities (including checks), giro, coins, gift certificates, etc. and processes and / or withdraws such as deposits, Such as processing such as issuance of paper money, release of paper money, release of gift certificate, and the like. Examples of such financial instruments include an automated teller machine (ATM) such as a cash dispenser (CD), a cash recycling machine, and the like. However, the financial instrument is not limited to the above-described example, and may be various devices for automating the financial business such as FIS (Financial Information System).

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described on the assumption that the financial instrument is a financial automatic instrument. However, this assumption is only for convenience of explanation, and the technical idea of the present invention is not limited to the financial automation equipment.

1 is a perspective view of a financial automatic machine 300 according to the first embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, a financial device 300 according to the first embodiment includes a main body 310 in which a plurality of parts are embedded. The main body 310 may include a media input / output unit 210 for input / output of a medium.

The media input / output unit 210 includes a media storage space accessible by a customer, and the storage space may be opened or closed by a closure member such as a shutter or a cover, As shown in Fig.

The media input / output unit 210 may serve as a common input / output unit through which a plurality of types of media can be input and output. The media can be input to the media input / output unit 210 in a bundle unit including a single sheet. Also, media may be emitted to the media input / output unit 210 in units of bundles.

In addition, depending on the type of the financial instrument 300, a bankbook input / output unit 320 for inputting / outputting a bankbook and a card input / output unit 330 for inputting / outputting a card may be further included. In the present invention, the passbook entry / exit unit 320 or the card entry / exit unit 330 may be referred to as a customer information obtaining unit for obtaining customer information. In the present invention, there is no limitation on the type of the customer information acquiring unit, and it is also possible to acquire the information recorded in the RFID tag or the USB, or acquire customer information using a fingerprint or the like.

In addition, the financial device 300 may further include a user interface unit 340 for displaying a menu and information for depositing or withdrawing money, and for inputting or selecting a command or information for depositing or withdrawing money.

2 is a configuration diagram of a medium processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, the financial instrument 300 may include a media processing apparatus 200.

The media processing apparatus 200 may include the media input / output unit 210.

The media processing apparatus 200 may further include a discrimination unit 220. The distinguishing unit 220 can identify the type of the medium or discriminate the defective medium when the medium is drawn in or drawn out.

The media processing apparatus 200 may further include a temporary accumulation unit 230 in which the medium is temporarily integrated. The temporary accumulation unit 230 temporarily stores the medium received through the medium input / output unit 210 when the customer intends to deposit the medium into the financial instrument 300. [ The medium integrated in the temporary accumulation unit 230 is transferred to a medium storage unit to be described later when the customer finally decides to store the medium. Alternatively, the temporary accumulating unit 230 may temporarily accumulate the medium to be drawn out to the media input / output unit 210.

The media processing apparatus 200 may further include a media storage unit for storing media. The media storage may include one or more media storage boxes (100A, 100B, 100C) and one or more check storage media (100D). In this specification, it is noted that the number of the media storage boxes 100A, 100B, 100C and the check storage box 100D is not limited.

The media storages 100A, 100B and 100C may be provided with media inlets through which media can be transported and media outlets through which the media can be taken out. In general, the media inlet and the media outlet may be formed on the upper part of a box constituting the external appearance of the media storage boxes 100A, 100B and 100C.

In addition, media transferred from the outside of the media storages 100A, 100B, and 100C are stacked in the media storages 100A, 100B, and 100C, and the media storages 100A, 100B, 100B, and 100C, respectively. That is, the media stored in the media storages 100A, 100B, and 100C can be extracted to the outside, and the deposited media can be stored in the media storages 100A, 100B, and 100C.

The media processing apparatus 200 includes a first collection box 240 in which a medium determined to be defective in the depositing process is stored, a second collection box 241 in which a medium determined to be defective in the dispensing process is stored, And a supplement / withdrawal cassette 250. [ The replenishment / recovery cassette 250 may store the media to be replenished to the media storages 100A, 100B, and 100C or the media recovered from the media storages 100A, 100B, and 100C.

In the financial journalizing apparatus 300 of the present invention, the collection boxes 240 and 241 may be omitted. There is no limitation on the number of the collection boxes (240, 241) and the supplement / collection cassettes (250).

In the present invention, the modules (the media input / output unit, the discriminating unit, the media storage unit, the temporary accumulating unit, the recovery box, etc.) constituting the financial apparatus can be connected by a plurality of conveying paths 260.

The media storage unit and the temporary storage unit 230 described above can accumulate the imported media and eject the collected media. That is, the medium storage unit and the temporary storage unit 230 can perform both the integration and the separation of the medium. In the present invention, the configuration of the medium storage unit and the temporary accumulation unit 230 can be shared so that compatibility of the modules can be improved through common use of the modules, thereby reducing manufacturing cost and improving module management convenience.

Hereinafter, a media processing apparatus 200 for sharing the configurations of the media storage apparatus 100 and the temporary storage unit 230 and applications thereof will be described in detail.

FIG. 3 is a simplified structural view of a media processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a simplified structural view of a media storage apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a cross- 1 Indicates that the position of the connector has changed.

3 to 5, a media storage apparatus 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a frame 110 and a frame 110. The media storage apparatus 100 includes an input / A first conveying path 131 connecting the input / output path 120 and the accumulating space, a second conveying path 131 connecting the input / output path 120 and the accumulating space, A second conveyance path 132 extending downward from the path 131 and a medium conveyed to the first conveyance path 131 are integrated in the accumulation space 140, 1 conveying path 131, as shown in FIG.

The media storage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first connector 161 formed on the frame 110 and a second connector 162 formed on the frame 110 The first connector 161, and the second connector 162 may be provided in pairs.

The media input / output units 111 and 112 may include a first input / output unit 111 and a second input / output unit 112. Although the input / output units 111 and 112 according to the embodiment of the present invention are shown as two paths, the input / output units 111 and 112 may have only one path or three or more paths.

One side of the first transfer path 131 may be connected to the input / output path 120 and the other side may be connected to the accumulation space 140. Thus, the medium introduced through the entry / exit path 120 passes through the first conveyance path 131, flows into the accumulation space 140, and the medium is stored.

One end of the second conveyance path 132 is connected to the input / output path 120 and extends toward the lower side of the frame 110. The upper end of the first input / An imaginary line connecting the lowermost end of the transfer path 132 may be perpendicular to the uppermost horizontal surface of the frame 110. [

The first feed path 131 and the second feed path 132 may be communicated with each other by the media branching part 170. [

The medium conveyed to the input / output path 120, the first conveyance path 131 and the second conveyance path 132 is connected to the connection state of the first connector 131 and the second connector 132, The transporting path can be switched by the media branching unit 170. [

4, the entry / exit path 120 is formed at a point in the media branching unit 170 before being branched to the first input / output unit 111 and the second input / output unit 112, that is, In the figure, a straight line segment in the path of 'Y' shape may correspond to this.

A movable plate 180 is installed in the accumulation space 140 so that the medium accumulated in the accumulation space 140 is accumulated in the movable plate 180. The movable plate 180 can adjust the drop height of the medium to be constant according to the direct amount of the medium flowing into the integrated space 140 through the first transport path 131. For example, if the movable plate 180 is gradually lowered as the medium is introduced into the integrated space 140 through the first transport path 131, the drop of the medium can always be kept the same. Of course, in adjusting the drop height of the medium, it is not always necessary to keep the drop level of the medium the same, and it is possible to adjust it appropriately according to the situation.

The movable plate 180 presses the medium toward the separating and collecting unit 150 so that the medium integrated in the collecting space 140 is separated so that the separating and collecting unit 150 provides a pressure necessary for picking up the medium Can also be performed.

If the driving force is derived from a main driving source or another driving source which is a drive source for driving the medium to the input / output path 120, the separation accumulation unit 150 may be a separate motor, It is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the automated teller machine because it does not require a separate drive source for operating the drive motor 150, The effect of expanding the space can be expected.

The first connector 161 may be installed on the upper portion of the media storage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention and the second connector 162 may be installed on the lower portion of the media storage device 100, The wires 151 and 152 are for connecting a power line and a communication line.

An imaginary line connecting the center of the first connector 161 and the center of the second connector 162 may be perpendicular to the top horizontal plane of the frame.

In this case, when the two media storage devices 100 are stacked in the upper direction as shown in FIG. 7, the first connector 161 of the lower media storage device 100b located at the lower position and the upper media storage device 100a may be connected to each other

4 and 5, it can be seen that the first connector 161 is installed on the upper part of the media storage device so that the height of the first connector 161 can be adjusted. However, when the media storage device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is temporarily When performing the role of the accumulating unit 230 and the upper media storage device 100a, the first connector 161 may be lowered as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the media storage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention performs the role of the lower media storage device 100b, the first connector 161 of the lower media storage device 100b is connected to the upper media storage device 100b It is preferable to keep the first connector 161 in an elevated state as shown in Fig.

Referring to FIG. 7, a plurality of media storage apparatuses 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be stacked. In one embodiment, the media storage device 100 may implement a media storage (media storage) by stacking the upper media storage device 100a and the lower media storage device 100b. That is, by stacking a plurality of media storage devices 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to form a media storage box having the same or similar size and shape as a conventional media storage box having one integrated space, However, when the media storage device 100 according to the present invention is used as a media storage device, the upper media storage device 100a and the lower media storage device 100b must be provided in only two layers It is also possible to stack three or more media storage devices when the media storage device 100 is somewhat smaller than that shown in FIG.

In this case, when stacking the upper media storage device 100a and the lower media storage device 100b, an imaginary line connecting the uppermost end of the input / output part 111 and the lowermost end of the second conveyance path 132, (Vertical direction) of the uppermost surface of the substrate 110.

When the upper media storage device 100a and the lower media storage device 100b are stacked, the input / output path 120 of the lower media storage device 100b and the second media storage device 100a of the upper media storage device 100a, The transfer path 132 can communicate with each other.

The media storage apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a second connector 162 of one of the media storage apparatuses 100 and a second media storage apparatus 100 May be connected to each other.

Hereinafter, how the media storage apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention operates in the case of performing the roles of the temporary accumulation unit 230, the upper media storage apparatus 100a, and the lower media storage apparatus 100b, Explain it.

Figure 6 shows the deposit time when the media storage device is used as the upper module of the media storage box.

The media branching section 170 connects the withdrawal path 120 and the first conveying path 131 to each other so that the medium N is separated from the uppermost medium storage device 100a. The medium N is introduced into the first transport path 131.

When the separation accumulation unit 150 is operated, the medium N is stacked on the movable plate 180 through the first conveyance path 131 along the direction of the arrow in FIG. 4, And is stored in the integrated space 140 of the device 100a.

FIG. 7 shows a case where two media storage devices are stacked to be used as upper and lower end coupling modules of a media storage box, and FIG. 8 shows a deposit time when the medium storage device 100 is used as a lower module of a media storage box.

8, the medium N is introduced through the entry / exit path 120 of the upper media storage device 100a and the media branching part 170 of the upper media storage device 100a is connected to the entry / And communicates with the second conveyance path 132.

The medium having passed through the second transport path 132 of the upper media storage device 100a is transported to the lower media storage device 100b through the entry / exit path 120 of the lower media storage device 100b. ). ≪ / RTI >

At this time, the media branching part 170 of the lower media storage device 100b allows the entry / exit path 120 to communicate with the first conveyance path 131. When the separation accumulation unit 150 of the lower media storage device 100b is operated, the medium N is stacked on the movable plate 180 through the first conveyance path 131 along the direction of the arrow in Fig. 6, N are stored in the integrated space 140 of the lower media storage device 100b.

Fig. 9 shows the operation when the media storage device is used as the lower module of the media storage box, Fig. 10 shows the case where the media storage device is used as the upper module of the media storage device, In the case of FIG.

9 and 10, the movable plate 180 of the lower media storage device 100b rises to press the medium toward the separation accumulation portion 150 side, and at this time, the media branching portion 170 communicate with the first conveying path 131 and the input / output path 120. When the separating and collecting unit 150 of the lower media storage device 100b is started, the medium N is moved along the first conveying path 131 and the entry / exit path 120 of the lower media storage device 100b along the arrow direction of FIG. And flows into the upper media storage device 100a through the input / output units 111 and 112. [

The medium N passes through the second conveying path 131 of the upper media storage device 100a and the media branching part 170 of the upper media storage device 100a is connected to the upper end of the upper media storage device 100a The medium N can be drawn out of the frame 110 through the entry / exit path 120 of the upper media storage device 100a by communicating the entry / exit path 120 with the second conveyance path 131

On the other hand, when the medium storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is used as the upper module 100a of the media storage device, when the medium in the integrated space 140 formed in the upper media storage device 100a is taken out, It is possible to withdraw the medium in the same manner as in Fig. 7 showing the case of withdrawing the medium in the integrated space 140 of the medium storage apparatus 100b.

Fig. 11 shows a case where the medium storage device is used as a temporary accumulation part and shows a first deposit time. Here, the primary deposit refers to the process in which the customer inserts the medium and stores the medium in the temporary accumulation unit 230. The deposit and withdrawal paths 111 and 112 of the temporary accumulation unit 230 along the arrow direction shown in Fig. And the medium is then transported in the same manner as in Fig. 6, in which the media storage device is used as the upper module 100a.

12 shows a case of using the medium storage device as a temporary accumulation module and showing a second deposit time. Here, the secondary deposit refers to a process in which the medium stored in the temporary storage unit 230 is stored in the medium storage box. The deposit / withdrawal paths 11 and 12 of the temporary storage unit 230 are arranged along the arrow direction shown in FIG. And the medium is moved from the accumulation space 140 formed in the temporary accumulation unit 230 through the deposit-and-withdrawal paths 11 and 12 of the temporary accumulation unit 230, 9 in which the media storage device is withdrawn using the lower module 100b.

If the media storage apparatus according to the present invention is employed in the financial automation apparatus, the temporary accumulation unit 230 and the media storage box can be used both as the temporary accumulation unit 230 and the media storage unit by using only one structure module, Therefore, even if the temporary accumulation unit 230 fails, the faulty temporary accumulation unit 230 is removed and the medium storage unit is mounted at the position of the temporary accumulation unit 230 It is possible to simply operate the financial automation equipment.

In the case of the prior art, if the temporary accumulation unit 230 fails, the deposit and withdrawal transaction can not be performed using the automated teller machine until the temporary accumulation unit 230 is repaired or replaced. However, It is possible to deactivate the failed temporary accumulation unit 230 and simply set one of the plurality of media storage devices to be used for the temporary accumulation unit 230, There is an effect that normal operation can be performed.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. That is, within the scope of the present invention, all of the components may be selectively coupled to one or more of them. Furthermore, the terms "comprises", "comprising", or "having" described above mean that a component can be implanted unless otherwise specifically stated, But should be construed as including other elements. All terms, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, unless otherwise defined. Commonly used terms, such as predefined terms, should be interpreted to be consistent with the contextual meanings of the related art, and are not to be construed as ideal or overly formal, unless expressly defined to the contrary.

The foregoing description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope of equivalents should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

100: Media storage device
100a: upper media storage device
100b: Lower media storage device
110: frame
111: first input /
112: second inlet /
120: entry / exit path
131: first conveyance path
132: second conveyance path
140: Integrated space
150:
161: first connector
162: second connector
170:
180: movable plate
200: Media processing device
210: Media input /
220:
230: temporary integration unit
240: 1st collection bin
241: The second collection
250: Replacement / recovery cassette
260: feed path
300: Financial Equipment
210: a medium inlet /
310:
320: passbook entry / exit section
330: Card input /
340: User interface section

Claims (19)

1. A media storage device for storing media,
frame;
An input / output path through which the medium is drawn in and out through the input / output unit;
An integrated space in which the medium is integrated within the frame;
A first transport path connecting the entry / exit path and the accumulation space;
A second conveyance path connected to the first conveyance path and extending downward of the frame;
A separation accumulation unit for accumulating the medium transferred to the first transfer path in the accumulation space or for separating the integrated medium and transferring the accumulated medium to the first transfer path;
A first connector formed on the frame; And
And a second connector
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A plurality of media storage devices can be stacked,
Wherein one of the second conveyance paths communicates with the other adjacent entrance and exit path,
Wherein the first connector and the second connector are in the form of a pair. delete The apparatus according to claim 1,
Further comprising a medium branching unit disposed in a region to which the first transport path and the second transport path are connected to switch a transport path of the medium,
Wherein the medium is switched by the media branch according to a connection state and a connection position of the first connector and the second connector. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the input / output unit includes a first input / output unit and a second input / output unit. The method of claim 4,
Wherein an imaginary line connecting the uppermost end of the first entry / exit part and the lowermost end of the second conveyance path is perpendicular to the uppermost horizontal surface of the frame. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the entry / exit path is formed at one side of the frame and the second conveyance path is formed at the other side corresponding to one side of the frame. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first connector is formed on one side of the frame and the second connector is formed on the other side corresponding to one side of the frame. The method of claim 7,
And a virtual line connecting the center of the first connector and the center of the second connector is perpendicular to a top horizontal plane of the frame. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the first connector is installed on an upper portion of the frame so as to be adjustable in height. delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein when the plurality of media storage devices are stacked one on another, the second connector of one of the media storage devices and the first connector of the other one of the media storage devices are connected to each other. delete A media input / output unit in which a medium is inserted and ejected from outside;
A discriminating unit for discriminating the media to be inserted and ejected;
A temporary storage unit for temporarily storing the inserted medium; And
The media storage unit
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Wherein the temporary accumulation unit and the medium storage unit are formed in the same structure and shape. A media input / output unit in which a medium is inserted and ejected from outside;
A discriminating unit for discriminating the media to be inserted and ejected;
A temporary storage unit for temporarily storing the inserted medium; And
A media storage unit for storing the media to be inserted and ejected;
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Wherein the media storage unit is constructed by stacking a plurality of media storage devices having the same structure and shape,
The media transport path of any one of the stacked media storage devices communicates with another adjacent media transport path,
Wherein the media storage device comprises:
frame;
A first connector formed on the frame; And
A second connector formed on the frame;
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Wherein the first connector and the second connector are in the form of a pair. The apparatus according to claim 14,
An input / output path formed in the frame, the media being drawn into and out of the input / output unit;
An integrated space in which the medium is integrated within the frame;
A first transport path connecting the inlet / outlet section and the accumulation space;
A second conveyance path extending downward from the first conveyance path; And
A separation accumulation unit for accumulating the medium transferred to the first transfer path in the accumulation space or for separating the integrated medium and transferring the accumulated medium to the first transfer path;
Further comprising:
And the second conveyance path of any one of the media storage devices communicates with the entry / exit path of the other adjacent media storage device. 15. The apparatus of claim 14,
And is formed in the same manner as the medium storage device. 14. The recording apparatus according to claim 13,
A media processing apparatus in which two or more media storage devices are combined and formed The media storage device according to claim 13 or 14,
Wherein a plurality of media storage devices having the same structure and shape are combined to form a plurality of media storage devices. 19. The method of claim 18,
Wherein the remaining one of the plurality of media storage units includes one integrated space, and the remaining portion of the media storage unit and the remaining media storage unit are mutually interchangeably mountable.

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