KR102205378B1 - A counting device that enables continuous feeding of ballot paper - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, a ballot counting device allowing continuous feeding of ballots includes: a transfer path through which a plurality of marked ballots are transferred; an input module provided at one end of the transfer path, configured to accommodate a plurality of ballots therein, and configured to discharge the ballots such that the ballots are sequentially transferred along a proceeding direction of the transfer path; a scanning module provided on one side of the transfer path to scan a marked position of the ballot transferred from the input module; a reading module for receiving information obtained by the scanning from the scan module to read marked information of the ballot; a sorting module provided at an opposite end of the transfer path, and including a plurality of sorting chambers so that the ballots are sorted and stored based on a result obtained by the reading by the reading module; and a control module configured to receive read information of the reading module and control driving of the input module and the sorting module, wherein the input module has a plurality of cassette modules on which the ballots are loaded to continuously discharge the ballots while moving in a predetermined direction.

Description

A counting device that enables continuous feeding of ballot papers {A COUNTING DEVICE THAT ENABLES CONTINUOUS FEEDING OF BALLOT PAPER}

The present invention relates to a counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots, and more specifically, a plurality of cassette modules in which a plurality of ballots are loaded are mounted on an input module to move in a certain direction and at a constant speed, and feeding After completion of the process, the cassette module in which all of the internal ballots have been discharged can be retrieved, reloaded and reloaded, so that the input of the ballots to be counted can be continuously fed without delay time. It is about the counting device.

Most parliamentary democratic countries in the world, including Korea, hold elections as a means of electing a representative or making opinions, including the election of the president.

In most conventional voting methods, voting is carried out by stamping the stamp on the voting part of the candidate who wishes to select on a printed ballot paper with the names and preferences of several candidates and an identification mark in a predetermined color for each election, and putting them in the ballot box. Proceeded.

As an example, the names and symbols of candidates are displayed on the ballot according to the type of election, and the ballot itself or part of the ballot is green or red, respectively, depending on the election so that voters can visually check the type of election. Identification marks in different colors are printed.

When voting is completed through the method described above, after the voting time is completed, the election official opens the ballot box and picks up the vote by manpower.

However, there is a problem in that it takes a long time when the electoral officials are picked up by manpower, and in order to shorten the counting time, more electoral administrators must be employed, thereby increasing the labor cost.

In addition, the ballots that have been counted are separately counted according to the results of the counting. In this process, if the counting results and the counting contents do not match, there is a problem that the hassle of carrying out the counting again or suspicion of fraudulent voting may arise. have.

In order to reduce the consumption of time and manpower, and for effective elections, many studies have been conducted on the development of new electronic counting devices, and various electronic counting devices have been developed.

Such an electronic counting device includes a predetermined counting scanning device, and recognizes the image of the ballot by sequentially scanning it while transferring the voted ballot, and by reading the image of the scanned ballot, the same vote is obtained. This is done in a way that separates the ballots made.

In the conventional Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1340917, a supply unit for inputting ballots, a scanning unit for scanning and transmitting images of ballots, a transfer unit for transporting ballots, and a storage box in which classified ballots are stored. There is disclosed a paper sorting device that is included and can be used for counting or the like.

The prior art has the advantage of being able to quickly and accurately classify and recount papers according to the voting results so as to ensure the reliability of the voting results while bringing the speed and accuracy of the voting results.

More specifically, the prior art is an alignment means that pressurizes one side of the ballots loaded in the supply unit in the other direction so that the ballots are always placed at the inlet of the transfer unit to facilitate continuous input and separation of the ballots. Installed.

However, in the prior art, since only one loading part of the supply unit in which a plurality of ballots are loaded is installed, considerable attention is required when continuously loading ballots into the loading part, and it takes a long time.

In other words, if a certain amount of ballots are loaded again after all the ballots in the loading section are exhausted, the counting process is intermittently stopped, resulting in an increase in the total counting time.

To solve this problem, at the actual counting site, a certain amount of ballots are continuously added to the loading unit during the input of the ballots so that the supply of ballots can be continuously continued. In this case, if the operation of the sorting means is inadequate Problems such as dropping of ballots out of the slot or collapse of the loaded ballots occur, and most of them require at least two managers to supply ballots, resulting in unnecessary waste of labor. Accordingly, there is a problem in that the accuracy and time of supplying ballots are different, so that the counting work cannot be performed quickly and accurately, and the total counting time is rather increased.

Therefore, there is a need for a method to solve these problems.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1340917 Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1996589

The present invention is an invention conceived to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and a plurality of cassettes in which a plurality of ballots are loaded inside an input module that allows a plurality of ballots to be sequentially transferred along the progression direction of the transfer passage. As the module is mounted and moved in a certain direction, the ballots are fed so that they can be sequentially discharged into the transport passage, and after feeding of the ballots is completed, the cassette module that is empty inside is collected and a plurality of ballots are loaded again. By re-mounting it in the input module, the purpose is to ensure that the input of the ballot for counting work can be made continuously without delay time.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

The counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots of the present invention for achieving the above object is provided in a transfer passage through which a plurality of marked ballots are transferred, and a plurality of ballots are accommodated in one end of the transfer passage. And, an input module for discharging the ballots to be sequentially transferred along the moving direction of the transfer channel, and a scanning module provided on one side of the transfer channel to scan the marking position of the ballots transferred from the input module, A reading module that receives the scanned information from the scan module and reads the voting information of the ballot, and a plurality of classifications so that the ballot is classified and stored based on the result read from the reading module, provided at the other end of the transfer channel. A classification module having a chamber and a control module for receiving read information from the reading module and controlling the operation of the input module and the classification module, wherein the input module includes a plurality of cassette modules each loaded with a plurality of ballots. As it is mounted and moved in a certain direction, the ballots are continuously discharged.

At this time, the input module is provided in the mounting portion and the mounting portion in which the plurality of cassette modules are mounted, and the cassette module is mounted on the top to move the cassette module in a predetermined direction, and on one side of the mounting portion. It may include a discharge unit for sequentially discharging the ballots loaded in the cassette module that is provided and moved by the moving unit to the transfer passage.

In this case, the cassette module may further include a separation preventing unit configured to be engaged with the moving unit so that the cassette module is not separated from the moving unit while seated on the moving unit and stably moves along the moving unit.

In addition, the discharge unit presses the ballots loaded in the cassette module moved by the moving unit and feeds them to the outside of the cassette module, and the ballots fed by the feeding rollers are delivered to the transfer flow path. It may include a discharge roller that discharges to.

In this case, the cassette module may further include through holes formed on both sides facing each other to allow the feeding roller to pass through the cassette module.

In addition, the counting device further includes a collection module for recovering the cassette module in a state in which all of the ballot papers loaded inside through the input module are discharged to the transfer passage, and the inside of the box recovered through the collection module is empty. It is possible to reload a plurality of ballots in the cassette module and re-mount them in the input module so that the ballots are counted continuously.

At this time, the cassette module is made in a box shape with one side open so that a plurality of ballots can be loaded therein, but can be opened and closed to prevent the plurality of ballots loaded inside the cassette module from being indiscriminately separated. It may further include a cover hinged to be coupled.

The counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots according to the present invention for solving the above problems has the following effects.

First, a cassette module in which a plurality of ballots are loaded is mounted in an input module that discharges ballots so that a plurality of ballots can be transferred sequentially along the transfer channel, and the ballots are moved in a certain direction to the side of the transfer channel. The empty cassette module that has completed feeding of the loaded ballots is collected, and multiple ballots are loaded and placed in the input module, so that the input of ballots between counting operations is carried out continuously without delay time. There is an advantage to be able to be.

Second, the cassette module has the advantage of being able to stably move the cassette module without shaking by allowing the cassette module to be fitted with a moving part that moves the cassette module in a certain direction by having a separation prevention part provided.

Third, the cassette module has the advantage that it is easy to load a plurality of ballots and at the same time is provided with a cover that can prevent indiscriminate separation of the ballots, so that feeding of the ballots can be stably performed.

Fourth, since a plurality of cassette modules are mounted and moved continuously, time margin is guaranteed for the work of reloading the recovered empty cassette module and re-mounting it in the input module, regardless of the manager's skill level. There is an advantage of being able to ensure that the re-investment of the product can be accurately made.

Fifth, accordingly, there is an advantage in that an error does not occur in the input of the ballot to the transfer channel, so that the total counting time can be shortened, and the hiring burden on the necessary manpower can be reduced.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 and 2 are structural diagrams showing the overall configuration of a ballot counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is an exemplary view showing a structure of a cassette module and a state in which ballots are loaded in a counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is an exemplary view showing a linkage of a plurality of cassette modules, a moving part, a discharge part, and a collection module in the counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is an exemplary view showing a connection between a cassette module and a discharge unit in a counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention in which the object of the present invention can be realized in detail will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In describing the present exemplary embodiment, the same name and the same reference numeral are used for the same configuration, and additional descriptions thereof will be omitted.

In the present invention, a plurality of cassette modules in which a plurality of ballots are loaded are mounted on an input module to move in a certain direction and at a certain speed, and the cassette module in which all of the internal ballots are discharged after feeding is completed is collected and voted. It relates to a counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots by reloading and reloading the papers so that the input of the ballots to be counted can be carried out continuously without delay time.

The overall structure of the ballot counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots according to the present invention is as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a transfer passage (G) for transferring a plurality of marked ballots (P) in a certain direction and , One end of the transfer passage (G), that is, it can be provided in the first half of the transfer passage (G) so that the ballot (P) can be accommodated therein, along the direction of the transfer passage (G) An input module 100 that sequentially discharges and inputs the ballot paper P to be transferred, and the ballot paper delivered from the input module 100 by being provided on one side of the transfer passage G A scanning module 300 that scans the marking position of P), a reading module 400 that receives the information scanned by the scan module 300 and reads the voting information of the ballot P, and the transfer passage Reading of the reading module 400 that can be provided at the other end of (G), that is, in the second half of the transfer passage (G) and reads the marking information of the ballot (P) scanned by the scanning module (300) Based on the result, the classification module 500 having a plurality of classification chambers and the reading information of the reading module 400 are transmitted so that the ballot P is classified and stored, and the input module 100 and classification It may be configured to include a control module 600 that can control the driving of the module 500.

In this case, the input module 100 may be mounted with a plurality of cassette modules 200, each of which is loaded with a plurality of ballots (P), and such a cassette module 200 is in the input module 100 While sliding in a predetermined direction, the ballot paper P loaded in the cassette module 200 may be continuously discharged toward the transfer passage G.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the input module 100 may include a mounting portion 110, a moving portion 120, and a discharge portion 130, as shown in FIG. 2. .

The mounting unit 110 allows the cassette module 200 to be mounted in the input module 100, and a space in which a plurality of the cassette modules 200 are sequentially arranged and mounted is formed. Can be.

In addition, the mounting portion 110 is formed with a partition wall that can guard the outer surface of the cassette module 200 to prevent the plurality of mounted cassette modules 200 from being separated to the outside, In order to facilitate mounting of the cassette module 200, it is preferable that the top surface is made of an open structure.

At this time, the open upper surface of the mounting portion 110 may be provided in a structure capable of selectively opening and closing a cap for preventing the introduction of foreign matter into the interior of the mounting portion 110, the mounting portion ( It is preferable to be made of a transparent material so that the state of the cassette module 200 mounted inside 110), for example, the moving state of the cassette module 200 or the presence or absence of an error, etc. may be easily confirmed.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the moving part 120 may be provided on the mounting part 110 to move the plurality of cassette modules 200 mounted on the mounting part 110 in a certain direction. Can be done.

For example, the moving part 120 may be provided so as to protrude from the upper surface of the mounting part 110, or may be inserted into the mounting part 110 and provided in a structure in which one side thereof is exposed, and the mounting on the top By allowing the plurality of cassette modules 200 mounted on the part 110 to be seated, the cassette module 200 can be moved in a certain direction.

The moving part 120 includes a belt or a band rotated in a certain direction, a rail driven by a motor, or a spring that allows the cassette module 200 seated on the upper part to move in a certain direction by an elastic force. Although it may be made of any one of the same elastic body, it is preferable that a rail method is applied so that the moving speed can be maintained constant, and the position of the cassette module 200 seated on the upper part can be stably moved. Do.

In this case, the speed at which the moving unit 120 moves the cassette module 200 may be controlled by the control module 600.

In addition, it is preferable that the moving part 120 is made of a structure in which at least two or more form a set, so that the cassette module 200 seated on the upper part can be moved more stably.

For example, when the moving part 120 is made of a rail type, the rails are formed in a pair that is spaced apart at a certain interval but symmetrical to each other, so that the cassette module 200 seated on the top can be prevented from being twisted between movements. have.

In this case, the cassette module 200 seated on the upper part of the moving part 120 may be provided with a plurality of separation prevention parts 210 that may be configured to be engaged with the moving part 120, so that the The cassette module 200 may be stably moved along the moving part 120 without being separated from the state in which the cassette module 200 is seated on the moving part 120.

As shown in FIG. 3, the separation prevention part 210 is moved along the moving part 120 by being engaged with the moving part 120 in the longitudinal direction, that is, the lower surface of the cassette module 200. It may be formed in a bar shape protruding in the direction, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed in a structure capable of being coupled to be caught on one side of the moving part 120 by being provided on a simple protrusion or on the side of the cassette module 200 have.

As described above, the separation prevention part 210 is not limited to one type, but the cassette module 200 is engaged with the moving part 120 so that the cassette module 200 moves along the moving part 120. ) Can be applied to any form to prevent it from being twisted or collapsed.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the discharge part 130 may be provided on one side of the mounting part 110 in the input module 100, and the cassette moved by the moving part 120 A plurality of ballots (P) loaded inside the module 200 may play a role of being sequentially discharged to the transfer passage (G).

The discharge unit 130 is a feeding roller 131 for feeding the ballot P loaded on the cassette module 200 that is moved by the moving unit 120 to the outside of the cassette module 200 And a discharge roller 132 for receiving the ballot P fed by the feeding roller 131 and discharging it to the transfer passage G, wherein the cassette module 200 is As shown in Fig. 3, by further forming through grooves 220 that allow the feeding roller 131 to pass through the cassette module 200 on both sides facing each other, the feeding roller 131 By this, it may be possible to smoothly feed the ballot P loaded inside the cassette module 200.

For example, the cassette module 200 having a pair of through holes 220 through which the feeding roller 131 can pass through on both sides facing each other is mounted on the upper portion of the moving part 120 to move the It moves to the feeding roller 131 which is provided on one side of the mounting part 110 along the part 120 and rotates in the direction in which the ballot P is discharged, and the cassette module 200 is By being moved at a speed, the feeding roller 131 passes through the through holes 220 formed on both sides of the cassette module 200 to pass the ballot (P) loaded inside the cassette module 200. Simultaneously with compression, the ballot P may be sequentially fed to the outside of the cassette module 200 by the rotational force of the feeding roller 131.

And the ballot (P) sequentially fed from the cassette module 200 by the feeding roller 131 is provided in the first half of the transfer passage (G) and transferred to the rotating discharge roller 132 It can be accurately discharged to the transfer passage (G).

At this time, the discharge roller 132 is made of a pair of rollers rotating in opposite directions at a certain interval, more specifically, spaced apart by an interval such that both sides of the ballot P are in close contact with each other, The ballot P fed and delivered by the feeding roller 131 may be discharged so that it can be stably seated and transported in the transport passage G without falling.

At this time, the cassette module 200 is a cover that prevents the ballot P, which is compressed and fed by the feeding roller 131, indiscriminately slipping out or twisting inside the cassette module 200 230 may be further provided.

That is, the cassette module 200 according to the present invention shown in the above description is made in a box shape having a space in which a plurality of ballots (P) can be loaded, as shown in FIG. To facilitate the loading of the paper (P), it is preferable that one side, in particular, the upper surface of the cassette module 200 is made of an open shape, and is hinged to one side of the open upper surface of the cassette module 200 to selectively By allowing the cover 230 to be opened and closed, a plurality of ballot papers (P) loaded inside the cassette module 200 are prevented from being indiscriminately separated to the outside by compression of the feeding roller 131. It can be prevented.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the counting device, the cassette module 200 in a state in which all of the ballots (P) loaded inside through the input module 100 are discharged to the transfer passage (G). A recovery module 700 capable of recovering the may be further provided.

For example, a plurality of the cassette modules 200 which can be mounted in a row on the mounting part 110 of the input module 100 and moved at a constant speed in the direction of the discharge part 130 along the moving part 120 Passes through the feeding roller 131 of the discharge unit 130, and passes through the through hole 220 formed in the cassette module 200 as the cassette module 200 passes, and the cassette A plurality of ballots (P) loaded inside the module 200 are compressed and transferred to the discharge roller 132, and the transfer passage connected to one side of the input module 100 through the discharge roller 132 The ballots (P) are sequentially and accurately discharged to (G) to be transported along the transport direction of the transport passage (G).

At this time, the cassette module 200 in which all of the plurality of ballots (P) loaded therein through the feeding roller 131 have been fed is one side of the input module 100, and more specifically, the cassette module ( 200) can be recovered by being seated in the recovery module 700 that may be provided at the end of the moving direction.

The collection module 700 may be provided with a space in which at least two of the cassette modules 200 can be seated in the cassette module 200 received from the input module 100, and the cassette module 200 A moving member having a structure capable of moving the cassette module 200 in a predetermined direction by the elasticity of the band or belt that rotates so that the 200 is moved along the longitudinal direction of the recovery module 700 It is preferable to allow the cassette module 200 to be recovered more easily by allowing it to be provided.

In addition, the cassette module 200 with an empty inside recovered in the collection module 700 as described above is recovered by the administrator and a plurality of ballots (P) can be newly loaded therein, and a new ballot (P) The cassette module 200 in which is loaded is remounted in the input module 100, so that a plurality of ballots (P) loaded inside the cassette module 200 are constantly (the input delay time of the voting papers is It means that there is no.) It is continuously input to the transfer passage (G) so that the counting operation of the billing device can be performed quickly without stopping.

The input module 100 having the structure as described above, the plurality of cassette modules 200 mounted on the input module 100, and a new ballot P are continuously inserted into the input module 100 The linking process of the recovery module 700 to recover the cassette module 200 so that it can be easily understood with reference to FIG. 4, and loaded into the cassette module 200 through the discharge unit 130 A process in which a plurality of ballots (P) are sequentially fed and discharged to the transfer passage (G) through the discharge roller (132) can be more easily understood with reference to FIG. 5.

In this way, a plurality of the cassette modules 200 are mounted on the input module 100 to move at a certain speed and in a certain direction, so that a plurality of ballots (P) can be continuously input without delay time. In the counting device, the marking position marked on the ballot P discharged from the input module 100 and transferred along the transfer passage G is scanned by the scanning module 300, and the scanned information is read. It is accurately read by the module 400 so that information of a selected candidate among a plurality of candidates can be grasped.

In addition, based on the marking information accurately read by the scan module 300 and the reading module 400, the same for a plurality of classification chambers provided in the classification module 500 under the control of the control module 600 By allowing the ballots (P) on which the votes were made to be sorted and loaded, the counting work after voting can be performed accurately and quickly.

As described above, a preferred embodiment according to the present invention has been examined, and the fact that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or scope in addition to the above-described embodiments is known to those skilled in the art. This is obvious to them. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are to be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the above description and may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

100: input module 110: mounting part
120: moving unit 130: discharge unit
131: feeding roller 132: discharge roller
200: cassette module 210: separation prevention unit
220: through hole 230: cover
300: scan module 400: read module
500: classification module 600: control module
700: recovery module
G: Transfer route P: Ballot

Claims (7)

A transfer passage through which a plurality of marked ballots are transferred;
An input module that is provided at one end of the transfer passage, accommodates a plurality of ballots therein, and discharges the ballots so that they are sequentially transferred along the traveling direction of the transfer passage;
A scanning module provided on one side of the transfer passage and scanning a marking position of the ballot delivered from the input module;
A reading module that receives the information scanned by the scan module and reads the voting information of the ballot;
A classification module provided at the other end of the transfer passage and having a plurality of classification chambers so that ballots are classified and stored based on a result read by the reading module; And
A control module receiving read information of the read module and controlling driving of the input module and the classification module;
Including,
The input module,
A counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots so that a plurality of cassette modules, each of which are loaded with a plurality of ballots, are mounted and moved in a certain direction to continuously discharge the ballots.
The method of claim 1,
The input module,
A mounting portion on which a plurality of the cassette modules are mounted;
A moving part provided in the mounting part, and having the cassette module mounted thereon to move the cassette module in a predetermined direction; And
A discharge unit provided on one side of the mounting unit and sequentially discharging the ballots loaded in the cassette module moved by the moving unit into the transfer passage;
Counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots including a.
The method of claim 2,
The cassette module,
A detachment preventing unit configured to be engaged with the moving unit so that the cassette module is stably moved along the moving unit without being separated from the moving unit;
Counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots further comprising a.
The method of claim 2,
The discharge unit,
A feeding roller for compressing and feeding the ballot paper loaded on the cassette module moved by the moving part to the outside of the cassette module; And
A discharge roller receiving the ballots fed by the feeding roller and discharging them to the transfer passage;
Counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots including a.
The method of claim 4,
The cassette module,
Through holes formed on both sides facing each other to allow the feeding roller to pass through the cassette module;
Counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots further comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
The billing device,
A collection module for recovering the cassette module in a state in which all of the ballots loaded inside through the input module are discharged to the transfer passage;
It further includes,
A counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots, which reloads a plurality of ballots in the empty cassette module recovered through the collection module, and reloads them in the input module to continuously count the ballots .
The method of claim 1,
The cassette module,
A cover that is hinged to open and close to prevent the plurality of ballots loaded in the cassette module from being indiscriminately separated from one side of the box shape so as to be able to load a plurality of ballots therein;
Counting device capable of continuous feeding of ballots further comprising a.

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