KR102323435B1 - Automated teller machine and apparatus for changing of bill transferring direction threrof - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are an automated financial device and an apparatus for switching a media transport path of an automated financial device.
Among them, the conveying path switching device includes a support unit located at a branching point of a conveying path where the conveying directions of the medium converge in three directions, and a first conveying path, a second conveying path to guide the medium to different conveying paths at the bifurcated point. A gate assembly including a first gate, a second gate and a third gate respectively positioned on the side of the conveyance path and the third conveyance path, and rotating means for rotating the first gate, the second gate and the third gate; , The support unit includes a first support piece having a first through-hole portion formed thereon, a second support piece rotatably connected to one end of the first support piece and formed with a second through-hole portion, and rotated on the other end of the first support piece. A third support piece part that is operably connected and formed with a third through-hole part, and the first support piece part, the second support piece part, and the third support piece part penetrate the first through-hole part, the second through-hole part, and the third through-hole part so that the first and second support part parts are in close contact with each other It may include a fixed shaft to be fixed.

Description

AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE AND APPARATUS FOR CHANGING OF BILL TRANSFERRING DIRECTION THREROF

The present invention relates to an automated financial device and a media transport path switching device for an automated financial device, and more particularly, to an automated financial device and financial automated device medium installed in the automated financial device to change the transport direction of the media on the transport path It relates to a conveyance path switching device.

Automated financial devices are devices that allow users to make deposits and withdrawals such as cash or checks, account transfers, and inquiries without time restrictions using a cash card or passbook issued by a financial institution. It is an unmanned terminal widely used in the financial industry.

The automated financial device includes a deposit/withdrawal unit for the user to input or receive media for deposit and withdrawal, a transport path through which media deposited and withdrawn through the deposit/withdrawal unit is transported, and a discrimination unit provided on the transport path to discriminate whether there is an abnormality in the media and the type of ticket. and a temporary storage unit for temporarily storing deposited media after passing through the discrimination unit; a reject ticket storage unit for storing media discriminated as having an abnormality in the discrimination unit among withdrawal media; It may include a media storage unit that performs a reflux function.

In addition, the gate provided in the conveyance path is usually made of a blade shape that is rotatably installed around a rotation axis at a location where the conveyance path is branched, so that the medium transferred from any one conveyance path in response to the deposit/withdrawal step is transferred to the remaining conveyance path. It is configured to be connected to any one of the conveying paths. The conveying path is provided with a medium conveying path switching device and is configured to switch the medium conveyed in each deposit/withdrawal step to a multi-directional conveyance path.

The conventional medium conveying path switching device usually has a triangular blade shape that is rotatably installed at a location where the three-way conveying paths branch, so that the medium conveyed from any one conveying path in response to the deposit/withdrawal step is transferred to the other two. It is configured to be connected to any one of the conveying paths.

However, since the conventional medium conveying direction changing device occupies a relatively large space for installing the actuator for driving the blade, space-intensive arrangement of components in the device may be difficult.

In addition, since the conventional medium conveying direction changing device is limited to a conveying path branching in three directions, it may not be able to actively respond to an increase in the branching direction of the conveying path due to the diversified arrangement of cassettes.

Korean Patent Registration 10-1173806 (Announcement on August 16, 2012)

An embodiment of the present invention is to provide an automated financial device and a device for changing a media transport path of an automated financial device having a structure that allows the media transport direction to be accurately and quickly changed when depositing and withdrawing media.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention is to reduce the installation space of the actuator for driving the gate to provide an automated financial device and a medium transport path switching device of the automated financial device that can implement space-intensive component arrangement in the device.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention is to provide an automated financial device capable of increasing the branching direction of a transport path in response to the diversified arrangement of media cassettes, and an apparatus for switching a media transport path of an automated financial device.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for switching a media transport path of an automated financial machine, comprising: a support unit positioned at a branch point of a transport path where media transport directions converge in three directions; a gate assembly including a first conveyance path for guiding the medium to different conveyance paths at the bifurcation point, and a plurality of gates for guiding the medium to different conveyance paths at the bifurcation point; and a rotating means for selectively rotating the plurality of gates, wherein the support unit includes: a first support piece having a first through-hole portion formed thereon; a second support piece portion rotatably connected to one end of the first support piece portion and formed with a second through-hole portion; a third support piece portion rotatably connected to the other end of the first support piece portion and having a third through-hole portion formed thereon; and the first through-hole portion, the second through-hole portion and the third through-hole portion are inserted into the first through-hole portion, the second through-hole portion and the third through-hole portion in a state in which the first support piece portion, the second support piece portion, and the third support piece portion are in close contact with each other. It may include a fixed shaft that prevents the second through-hole portion and the third through-hole portion from being separated from each other.

In this case, the support unit may be provided in the form of an assembly in which a plurality of the first support piece part, the second support piece part, and the third support piece part are alternately connected to the gate assembly while being spaced apart along the longitudinal direction of the fixed shaft.

In addition, the first support piece portion, the second support piece portion, and the third support piece portion may be disposed symmetrically with each other with the fixed shaft interposed therebetween.

In addition, the plurality of gates may include: a first gate for guiding a conveying direction of the medium from a first conveying path to a second conveying path or a third conveying path among the conveying paths; a second gate for guiding a conveying direction of the medium from the second conveying path to the first conveying path or the third conveying path; and a third gate for guiding a conveyance direction of the medium from the third conveyance path to the first conveyance path or the second conveyance path.

In addition, the first gate may include a first rotation shaft rotatably mounted to the support unit; and a plurality of first gate pieces spaced apart from one side of the first rotation shaft in a longitudinal direction, wherein the second gate includes a second rotation shaft rotatably mounted to the support unit; and a plurality of second gate pieces spaced apart from one side of the second rotation shaft in a longitudinal direction, wherein the third gate includes a third rotation shaft rotatably mounted to the support unit; and a plurality of third gate pieces spaced apart from one side of the third rotation shaft in the longitudinal direction.

In addition, the first rotation shaft is disposed between the second support piece and the third support piece, and the second rotation shaft is disposed between the first support piece and the second support piece, and the third rotation shaft is disposed between the first support piece and the second support piece. The shaft may be disposed between the first support piece and the third support piece.

In addition, the first support piece portion, the second support piece portion, and the third support piece portion may be integrally formed.

In addition, the support unit may include: a first connecting portion connecting the first support piece and the second support piece to each other; and a second connection part connecting the first support piece part and the third support piece part to each other, wherein at least one of the first connection part and the second connection part may have a flexible material.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a conveyance path that provides a conveyance path of the medium to be deposited and withdrawn through the deposit and withdrawal unit; a medium conveying path switching device for guiding the moving direction of the medium at a branch point of the conveying path at which the conveying path branches; and a discrimination unit installed on the conveying path to discriminate whether or not the medium is abnormal and the type of winding.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, there is an advantage that the conveyance direction of the medium can be accurately and quickly changed when depositing and withdrawing the medium, and a simple structure can be provided.

In addition, according to the embodiment according to the present invention, since the space occupied by the actuator for rotating the gate can be reduced, there is an advantage that space-intensive component arrangement in the device can be implemented.

In addition, according to the embodiment according to the present invention, there is an advantage that the branching direction of the conveying path can be increased in response to the diversified arrangement of the media cassettes.

In addition, according to the embodiment according to the present invention, since switching processing is possible in response to various switching angles between conveyance paths, there is an advantage that it is possible to cope with various switching angles compared to the conventional triangular single-blade gate.

In addition, according to the embodiment according to the present invention, since the three support pieces are connected as one unit, there is an advantage that the assembly of the transport path switching device can be improved.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a financial automation device in which a medium transport path switching device is installed according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a state before assembly of the medium transport path switching device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a perspective view illustrating a state after assembling the medium transport path switching device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating an enlarged portion "A" of FIG. 3 .
FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating a first support piece removed from FIG. 4 .
6 is a perspective view showing a rear side state of the support unit before assembly of the medium conveyance path switching device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a front view illustrating a medium transport path switching device of an automated financial machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 to 10 are operation state diagrams showing the operation state of FIG. 7 at a branch point of the conveyance path.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the configuration and operation according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. The following description is one of several aspects of the present invention that is claimable, and the following description may form a part of the detailed description of the present invention.

However, in describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of known configurations or functions may be omitted for clarity of the present invention.

The present invention is capable of making various changes and may include various embodiments, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Terms including an ordinal number such as 1st, 2nd, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

The terms used in the present application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a medium transport path switching device of an automated financial device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a financial automation device in which a medium transport path switching device is installed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the automated financial device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a frame/housing 700 , a deposit and withdrawal unit 300 , a conveyance path 200 , and a medium conveyance path switching device 100 . ), a discrimination unit 400 , a temporary retention unit 500 , and a reflux cassette 600 may be included.

The frame/housing 700 may provide a storage space for storing a medium. In this embodiment, the frame/housing 700 is not limited to a storage space of a medium (banknote, check, etc.), and the frame/housing 700 may provide an overall appearance of the financial automation device.

The deposit/withdrawal unit 300 may provide a deposit/withdrawal space for inputting or receiving a medium. The deposit and withdrawal unit 300 may be provided with a belt, a roller, a motor, etc. for transferring the medium. The configuration of these belts, rollers, motors, etc. are general matters in conveying media, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The conveyance path 200 may provide a conveyance path of the medium in the inner space of the frame/housing 700 . The conveyance path 200 may provide a conveyance path of the medium deposited and withdrawn through the deposit/withdrawal unit 300 . For example, the conveyance path 200 guides the media deposited through the deposit/withdrawal unit 300 to the discrimination unit 400 , the temporary retention unit 500 and the reflux cassette 600 , or discharges from the reflux cassette 600 . The medium may be guided to the discrimination unit 400 and the deposit/withdrawal unit 300 .

The medium conveying path switching device 100 may be installed on the conveying path 200 . The medium conveying path switching device 100 may branch the conveying path so that the moving direction of the medium is guided. A detailed description of the medium transport path switching device 100 will be described later.

The discrimination unit 400 may be installed on the conveyance path 200 . The discrimination unit 400 may discriminate the type of media passing through the conveying path 200 and whether there is an abnormality or the like. At the time of counting the deposit of the medium, the normal medium discriminated as a medium having no abnormality by the discrimination unit 400 may be temporarily stored in the temporary retention unit 500 , and the discriminating unit 400 discriminates as a medium having an abnormality. The suspicious medium may be returned to the customer by being returned through the deposit and withdrawal unit 300 .

The temporary holding unit 500 may provide a storage space for temporarily storing the medium identified by the discrimination unit 400 . The temporary holding unit 500 may receive the medium identified through the discrimination unit 400 through the conveyance path 200 .

The reflux cassette 600 may provide a stack space in which the storage of the medium may be possible upon deposit. The reflux cassette 600 may discharge the media stored in the stack space upon withdrawal. The reflux cassette 600 may include a plurality of cassettes having different sizes depending on the type of winding.

The configuration of the automated financial device 10 described above is exemplified to help the understanding of the present embodiment. Accordingly, other components may be added thereto as needed, and the configuration and structure may be modified or changed according to the needs of the implementer.

2 is a perspective view showing a state before assembling the medium transfer path switching device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state after assembly of the media transport path switching device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is an enlarged perspective view showing an enlarged "A" part of FIG. 3, FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view showing the first support piece removed in FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 is a medium in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing a state of the rear side of the support unit before assembly of the transport path switching device, and FIG. 7 is a front view showing the medium transport path switching device of the automated financial machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 to 7 , the medium transport path switching device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a support unit 110 , a gate assembly 130 , and a rotation means 140 . have.

Specifically, the support unit 110 may be located at a branching point of the conveyance path 200 where the conveyance paths of the medium converge in three directions. Referring to FIG. 8 , the medium transported on the conveyance path 200 may be supported by the guide roller 710 . In the case of the three-way transport path 200, for convenience and understanding of the description, the transport path located in the lower direction of the drawing is the first transport path 201, and the transport path located in the left direction of the drawing is the second transport path ( 202), a conveyance path in the right direction of the drawing is defined as a third conveyance path 203 . The support unit 110 may be located at a point where the conveyance path 200 diverges to the switching path 120 .

The support unit 110 includes a first support piece portion 111 , a second support piece portion 112 , a third support piece portion 113 , a fixed shaft 114 , a first connection portion 115 , and a second connection portion 116 . may include

The first support piece 111 may be rotatably connected to the second support piece 112 and the third support piece 113 . For example, one end of the first support piece 111 may be rotatably connected to the second support piece 112 through the first connection part 115 , and the other end of the first support piece 111 is the second It may be rotatably connected to the third support piece 113 through the connection part 116 . The first connection part 115 and the second connection part 116 may be bent to rotate the second support piece part 112 and the third support piece part 113 with respect to the first support piece part 111 . The first connection part 115 and the second connection part 116 may have a flexible material that can be bent. In addition, the first support piece part 111 , the second support piece part 112 , and the third support piece part 113 may be integrally formed, and the first connection part 115 and the second connection part 116 are also such first to the third support piece may be integrally formed.

The sidewalls of the first support piece 111 may be in close contact with the sidewall of the second support piece 112 and the sidewall of the third support piece 113 . A first through-hole portion 111a may be formed in a lower edge portion of the first support piece portion 111 . When assembling the support unit 110 , in a state in which the first support piece 111 is in close contact with the second support piece 112 and the third support piece 113 , the first through-hole portion of the first support piece 111 . A fixed shaft 114 may be inserted and fixed to the 111a.

And the first support piece 111 has a first shaft groove 111d for supporting at least a portion of the second rotation shaft 152 and a first shaft groove on the other side supporting at least a portion of the third rotation shaft 153 . A first fixed shaft groove 111f for supporting at least a portion of the fixed shaft 114 and the fixed shaft 114 may be formed.

The second support piece part 112 may be bendably connected to the first support piece part 111 via the first connection part 115 . When assembling the support unit 110 , the second support piece 112 is folded toward the first support piece 111 based on the first connection part 115 , and is in close contact with the sidewall of the first support piece 111 . can

Both side portions of the second support piece 112 may be in close contact with the sidewall of the first support piece 111 and the sidewall of the third support piece 113 . A second through-hole portion 112a may be formed at a side edge portion of the second support piece portion 112 . When assembling the support unit 110 , in a state in which the second support piece 112 is in close contact with the first support piece 111 and the third support piece 113 , the second through-hole portion of the second support piece 112 . A fixing shaft 114 may be inserted and fixed to the 112a.

And the second support piece 112 has a second shaft groove 112d on one side for supporting at least a portion of the second rotation shaft 152 and a second shaft groove on the other side for supporting at least a portion of the first rotation shaft 151 . A second fixed shaft groove 112f supporting at least a portion of the fixed shaft 114 may be formed.

The third support piece part 113 may be bendably connected to the first support piece part 111 via the second connection part 116 . When assembling the support unit 110 , the third support piece 113 is folded toward the first support piece 111 based on the second connection part 116 , and is in close contact with the sidewall of the first support piece 111 . can

Both side portions of the third support piece 113 may be in close contact with the sidewall of the second support piece 112 and the sidewall of the first support piece 111 . A third through-hole portion 113a may be formed at a side edge portion of the third support piece portion 113 . When assembling the support unit 110 , in a state in which the third support piece 113 is in close contact with the first support piece 111 and the second support piece 112 , the third through-hole portion of the third support piece 113 . A fixed shaft 114 may be inserted and fixed to the 113a.

In addition, the third support piece 113 has a third shaft groove 113d supporting at least a portion of the third rotation shaft 153 , and a third other shaft supporting at least a portion of the first rotation shaft 151 . A groove 113e and a third fixing shaft groove 113f supporting at least a portion of the fixing shaft 114 may be formed.

The first support piece part 111 , the second support piece part 112 , and the third support piece part 113 may be symmetrically disposed with the fixing shaft 114 interposed therebetween. The first support piece 111 , the second support piece 112 , and the third support piece 113 are the first gate piece 161 , the second gate piece 162 , and the third of the gate assembly 130 . The gate piece 163 may be alternately connected to each other while being spaced apart along the longitudinal direction of the fixed shaft 114 .

The fixed shaft 114 includes a first through-hole portion 111a and a second through-hole portion 112a in a state in which the first support piece portion 111, the second support piece portion 112, and the third support piece portion 113 are in close contact with each other. ) and the third through-hole portion 113a may be inserted and penetrated. The fixed shaft 114 fixes the first through-hole portion 111a, the second through-hole portion 112a, and the third through-hole portion 113a, so that the first support piece portion 111, the second support piece portion 112 and the second support piece portion 111 are fixed. 3 It is possible to prevent the support piece 113 from being separated from each other. The first through-hole portion 111a, the second through-hole portion 112a, and the third through-hole portion 113a may be alternately disposed according to a predetermined rule. For example, the first to third through-hole portions may be alternately disposed according to the order of the first through-hole portion 111a, the second through-hole portion 112a, and the third through-hole portion 113a.

The first connection part 115 may connect the first support piece part 111 and the second support piece part 112 to be bendable. The first connection part 115 may include a normal soft material capable of being bent at a predetermined angle. The second connection part 116 may connect the first support piece part 111 and the third support piece part 113 to be bendable. The second connection part 116 may include a normal soft material capable of being bent at a predetermined angle.

The gate assembly 130 may guide the movement direction of the medium conveyed in the conveyance path 200 in three directions (refer to FIG. 8 ). To this end, the gate assembly 130 is rotatable to the support unit 110 . It may include a plurality of gates installed. Since one end of the gate is rotated at a point where the transfer path 200 branches into the switching path 120 , the other end of the gate may selectively open or block the switching path 120 .

The gate assembly 130 includes a first gate 131 , a second gate 132 , and a second gate 131 positioned on the sides of the first transport path 201 , the second transport path 202 , and the third transport path 203 , respectively. 3 gates 133 may be included.

The first gate 131 may guide the conveyance direction of the medium from the first conveyance path 201 to the second conveyance path 202 or the third conveyance path 203 . The first gate 131 includes a first rotation shaft 151 rotatably mounted to the support unit 110 , and a plurality of first rotation shafts 151 spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction at one side of the first rotation shaft 151 . A gate piece 161 may be included. The first rotation shaft 151 is a rotation shaft of the first gate 131 , and may be rotatably installed on a lower portion of the support unit 110 .

The second gate 132 may guide the conveyance direction of the medium from the second conveyance path 202 to the first conveyance path 201 or the third conveyance path 203 . The second gate 132 includes a second rotation shaft 152 rotatably mounted to the support unit 110 , and a plurality of second rotation shafts 152 spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction at one side of the second rotation shaft 152 . A gate piece 162 may be included. The second rotation shaft 152 is a rotation shaft of the second gate 132 , and may be rotatably installed on one side of the support unit 110 .

The third gate 133 may guide the conveyance direction of the medium from the third conveyance path 203 to the first conveyance path 201 or the second conveyance path 202 . The third gate 133 includes a third rotation shaft 153 rotatably mounted to the support unit 110 , and a plurality of third rotation shafts 153 spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction at one side of the third rotation shaft 153 . A gate piece 163 may be included. The third rotation shaft 153 is a rotation shaft of the third gate 133 , and may be rotatably installed on the other side of the support unit 110 .

The rotating means 140 includes a first rotating shaft 151, a second rotating shaft 152, or a third rotating shaft 153, a driving shaft 143 of an actuator that is driven and connected to at least one of the rotating shafts, and the actuator. It may include a transmission gear (not shown) for transmitting the driving force of the other rotating shaft.

In this embodiment, the first rotating shaft 151 is driven and connected to the driving shaft 143 of the actuator, and the second rotating shaft 152 and the third rotating shaft 153 are transmission gear (eg, a driving gear, The driven gear ...) is a structure that receives the driving force of the actuator, but is not limited thereto, and the rotating shaft may be provided with the driving force through various types of rotation means 140 .

Hereinafter, the operation of the medium transport path switching device according to the embodiment of the present invention having the above configuration will be described.

8 to 10 are operational state diagrams showing the operational state of FIG. 6 at the branching point of the conveyance path.

First, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 , in order to guide the medium moved in the conveyance path 200 in one direction to the conveyance path 200 in the other direction, a plurality of switching paths branching out in the conveyance path 200 are 120 may be provided. As an example, the plurality of switching paths 120 may include a first switching path 121 , a second switching path 122 , and a third switching path 123 interconnecting the conveyance paths 200 in three directions. have.

The first switching path 121 may connect between the second conveying path 202 and the third conveying path 203 . The second switching path 122 may connect between the first conveyance path 201 and the third conveyance path 203 . The third switching path 123 may connect between the first conveyance path 201 and the second conveyance path 202 . In this case, the first conveyance path 201 may be branched into the second switching path 122 and the third switching path 123 . The second conveyance path 202 may branch into a first switching path 121 and a third switching path 123 . The third conveyance path 203 may branch into the first switching path 121 and the second switching path 122 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 8 , by the operation of the actuator, the first rotation shaft 151 of FIG. 7 rotates in the clockwise direction of FIG. 8 , and the second rotation shaft 152 of FIG. 7 rotates in the clockwise direction of FIG. 7 . is rotated, and when the third rotation shaft 153 of FIG. 7 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 8, the first gate 131 is rotated in the clockwise direction of FIG. 8, and the second gate 132 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction of FIG. is rotated clockwise and the third gate 133 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 8 , the first gate 131 and the third gate 133 may open the second switching path 122 . .

Accordingly, the medium moved through the first conveying path 201 is guided to the third conveying path 203 through the second switching path 122, or the medium moved through the third conveying path 203 is It may be guided to the first conveyance path 201 through the second switching path 122 .

As shown in FIG. 9, when the first rotation shaft 151 of FIG. 8 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 9 by the operation of the actuator, the first gate 131 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction of FIG. The first gate 131 and the second gate 132 may open the third switching path 123 .

Accordingly, the medium moved through the first conveying path 201 is guided to the second conveying path 202 through the third switching path 123 , or the medium moved through the second conveying path 202 is It may be guided to the first conveyance path 201 through the third switching path 123 .

As shown in FIG. 10 , by the operation of the actuator, the third rotation shaft 153 of FIG. 9 is rotated clockwise in FIG. 10 , and the second rotation shaft 152 of FIG. 9 rotates in the counterclockwise direction of FIG. 10 . When rotated, the third gate 133 is rotated clockwise in FIG. 10 , and the second gate 132 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 10 , while the second gate 132 and the third gate 133 are The first switching path 121 may be opened.

Accordingly, the medium moved through the second conveying path 202 is guided to the third conveying path 203 through the first switching path 121, or the medium moved through the third conveying path 203 is It may be guided to the second conveyance path 202 through the first switching path 121 .

As described above, the present invention has a structure that allows to accurately and quickly change the conveying direction of the medium when depositing and withdrawing the medium, and reduces the installation space of the actuator that drives the gate to realize space-intensive component arrangement in the device, , it is possible to increase the branching direction of the conveying path in response to the diversified arrangement of the media cassettes, and since the three support pieces are connected as one unit, the assemblability of the conveying path switching device can be improved. have

As mentioned above, although the present invention has been described using preferred embodiments, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described, and those of ordinary skill in the art may freely within the scope of the present invention. Substitution and change of components are possible, which also belongs to the right of the present invention.

100: medium transport path switching device 110: support unit
111: first support piece 112: second support piece
113: third support piece 114: fixed shaft
115: first connection part 116: second connection part
120: switching path 121: first switching path
122: second switching path 123: third switching path
130: gate assembly 131: first gate
132: second gate 133: third gate
140: rotation means 151: first rotation shaft
152: second rotation shaft 153: third rotation shaft
161: first gate piece 162: second gate piece
163: second gate piece 200: conveyance path
300: deposit and withdrawal unit 400: identification unit
500: temporary retention unit 600: reflux cassette
700: frame / housing

Claims (9)

As a media transport path switching device for automated financial devices,
a support unit located at a branching point of the conveying path where the conveying directions of the medium converge in three directions;
a gate assembly comprising a plurality of gates for guiding the media to different conveyance paths at the bifurcation point; and
Rotating means for selectively rotating the plurality of gates,
the support unit
a first support piece having a first through-hole formed thereon;
a second support piece portion rotatably connected to one end of the first support piece portion and formed with a second through-hole portion;
a third support piece portion rotatably connected to the other end of the first support piece portion and having a third through-hole portion formed thereon; and
In a state in which the first support piece portion, the second support piece portion, and the third support piece portion are in close contact with each other, the first through hole portion and the second through hole portion are inserted into the first through hole portion, the second through hole portion and the third through hole portion. and a fixed shaft that prevents the through-hole portion and the third through-hole portion from being separated from each other,
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. The method of claim 1,
the support unit
A plurality of the first support piece portion, the second support piece portion and the third support piece portion are provided in the form of an assembly in which the plurality of gates are alternately spaced apart and connected along the longitudinal direction of the fixed shaft,
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. 3. The method of claim 2,
The first support piece portion, the second support piece portion and the third support piece portion,
disposed symmetrically to each other with the fixed shaft interposed therebetween,
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. The method of claim 1,
The plurality of gates,
a first gate for guiding a conveying direction of the medium from a first conveying path to a second conveying path or a third conveying path among the conveying paths;
a second gate for guiding a conveying direction of the medium from the second conveying path to the first conveying path or the third conveying path; and
a third gate for guiding a conveying direction of the medium from the third conveying path to the first conveying path or the second conveying path;
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. 5. The method of claim 4,
the first gate
a first rotating shaft rotatably mounted to the support unit; and
It includes a plurality of first gate pieces spaced apart along the longitudinal direction from one side of the first rotation shaft,
the second gate
a second rotation shaft rotatably mounted to the support unit; and
It includes a plurality of second gate pieces spaced apart along the longitudinal direction from one side of the second rotation shaft,
the third gate
a third rotation shaft rotatably mounted to the support unit; and
Including a plurality of third gate pieces spaced apart along the longitudinal direction from one side of the third rotation shaft,
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. 6. The method of claim 5,
The first rotation shaft is disposed between the second support piece and the third support piece,
The second rotation shaft is disposed between the first support piece and the second support piece,
The third rotation shaft is disposed between the first support piece and the third support piece,
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. The method of claim 1,
The first support piece portion, the second support piece portion and the third support piece portion are integrally formed,
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. The method of claim 1,
the support unit
a first connecting portion connecting the first supporting piece and the second supporting piece to each other; and
Further comprising a second connecting portion connecting the first support piece portion and the third support piece portion to each other,
At least one of the first connection part and the second connection part has a flexible material,
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. a conveyance path providing a conveyance path for media deposited and withdrawn through the deposit/withdrawal unit;
The medium conveying path switching device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, which guides the moving direction of the medium at a branch point of the conveying path at which the conveying path branches off; and
Comprising a discrimination unit installed on the conveying path to discriminate whether the medium is abnormal and the type of winding,
financial automation equipment.

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