KR20200083694A - An election device with independent print mode for multiple election papers - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is an election device with an independent printing mode for various election papers, comprising: a main body including a housing, a first port which is provided at one side of the housing and through which an election paper is inserted or discharged, and a second port which communicates with the first port along a transfer path and through which the election paper is inserted or discharged; a display module provided on the main body and outputting information related to election or allowing a user to input input information about election; at least one detection module provided on the transfer path and detecting the election paper inserted through the first port or the second port at a preset position; a printing module provided on the transfer path to be spaced apart from the first port by a second distance and printing election information including the input information on the election paper; a transfer module for moving the election paper on the transfer path in a first direction moving toward the second port from the first port, or in a second direction opposite thereto; and a control module including a control unit for selectively controlling any one among a front printing mode, a rear printing mode or a continuous printing mode to be driven to correspond to a type or position of the inserted election paper, and a recording unit for recording the input information therein to correspond to a mode selected by the control unit.

Description

An election device with independent print mode for multiple election papers}

The present invention relates to an election device having an independent printing mode for multiple types of election paper, and more specifically, according to the type or location of the inputting election paper, any one of a plurality of modes is applied to vote for election And an election device having an independent printing mode for a plurality of election papers capable of selectively controlling counting.

In the majority of parliamentary democracies in the world, including Korea, various elections such as presidential elections, parliamentary elections, or elections to select representatives of specific groups, have been generalized as a means of decision making by the people.

As a result, voting due to various elections is taking place in countries around the world, and many people are participating in the voting process.

On the other hand, if a number of people such as governors, mayors, provincial councilors, and city council members should be selected with a single vote, such as the election of the head of a basic organization in Korea, various types of ballots may be received at one time, or several people may be voted on one ballot. Various methods are adopted.

Accordingly, a voting device for an election and a counting device for counting and counting after the completion of voting are being developed in various ways.

In particular, when using devices for voting and counting, various types of cards, such as an opening card or an ending card, may be used in addition to the election card, and the election paper may have different specifications depending on the purpose of the election or the number of candidates. .

However, the existing electoral apparatus simply uses the election paper in a predetermined form, and accordingly, it is difficult to apply various election cards.

In addition, in the case where additional election information and vote information are additionally recorded, there is a problem that it is difficult to reflect the information in the election considering the information.

Therefore, a method for solving the above problems is required.

Korean Registered Patent No. 10-0994079

The present invention is an invention devised to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and prints election information according to election paper input from among various types of election paper, and when printing, any of multiple printing modes in a form corresponding to the election paper By selecting one and printing election information, it is to provide an election device having an independent printing mode for a variety of election papers capable of actively conducting elections using various election papers.

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 present invention for solving the above problems is provided on one side of the housing, the housing is in communication with the first entrance and exit along the first exit and the transport path of the election paper is inserted or discharged and the election paper is inserted or discharged 2 A main body including an entrance, a display module provided on the main body to output relevant information to an election or a user to input input information about an election, and is configured by at least one or more on the transport path to include the first entrance or the first 2 A sensing module that detects the election paper inputted through the exit at a predetermined location, is provided on the transport path spaced a second distance from the first exit, and prints election information including input information on the election paper A printing module, a transfer module for moving the election paper in the first direction from the first entrance to the second exit on the transport path, or a transfer module for moving the election paper in the second direction opposite to the first and the front corresponding to the type or position of the electoral paper input And a control module including a control unit for selectively controlling to operate one of a print mode, a rear print mode, or a continuous print mode, and a recording unit for recording the input information therein corresponding to a mode selected by the control unit, and the front In the printing mode, the election paper is composed of a single sheet and is input to the first entrance, and after the election information is printed by the printing module, it is discharged back to the first entrance, and in the rear printing mode, the election paper is provided in plural. Continuously connected and connected to the second entrance and after the election information is printed from the printing module, it is discharged to the first entrance, and in the continuous printing mode, the election paper is formed to be long in the form of a roll to the second entrance. It is characterized in that it is input and is discharged to the first entrance after printing the stop information by adjusting the length of the print area in the print module.

In addition, the detection module is disposed adjacent to the first entrance and the first detection sensor for detecting the election site input through the first entrance, the second entrance and is disposed adjacent to the printing module and the first distance Spaced apart by a second, a second sensing sensor for detecting the election paper input through the second entrance, disposed between the printing module and the first sensing sensor on the transport path adjacent to the printing module is of the election paper It includes a third detection sensor for detecting whether or not the election paper is seated at a predetermined waiting position, and when the election paper is detected by the first detection sensor, performs the front print mode and performs the second detection. When the election paper is detected by the sensor, the rear print mode or the continuous print mode may be performed.

In addition, the detection module may further include an identification sensor for identifying the unique information recorded by recognizing the identification code provided on the election site on the transport path.

In addition, the front printing mode detects the election paper by the first detection sensor, transfers it to the first direction, places it in the waiting position, and places the election paper in the first direction by the first distance from the waiting position. In addition, the rear end is placed at a printing position where the printing module is located, and the election module prints the election information at the same time as the election module transfers the election paper from the printing position to the second direction. It can be discharged through the first entrance.

In addition, the election paper may be formed by including a plurality of consecutive and connected along the longitudinal direction, each of the independent identification code.

In addition, the election paper is provided with at least one marker on the back surface, the detection module is disposed adjacent to the print module on the transport path and further includes a recognition sensor for detecting the marker, and the control module is the marker It is possible to control the election information to be printed on the front side by dividing the election paper by reference.

In addition, in the rear printing mode, the second sensing sensor detects the election paper and transfers it to the second direction, and when the marker of the election paper is detected by the recognition sensor, the election paper is located in the printing module. It is arranged in a position, and after printing the election information on the election paper, it can be transferred from the printing position to the second direction by the transfer module and discharged to the first entrance.

In addition, the election paper has a plurality of colors sequentially arranged on the back surface, and has the print area on the front surface based on the color, and the election information can be independently printed on each of the print areas.

In addition, the main body may further include a separate support unit having a predetermined area and disposed adjacent to the second entrance to be seated in a state in which a plurality of the election papers are stored on the upper surface.

In addition, the election paper may be arranged continuously in a long form in a roll shape and divided into a predetermined length along the length direction to print the election information.

In addition, in the continuous printing mode, the second sensing sensor detects the election paper and transfers it in a second direction, and when the election sensing paper is detected by the third sensing sensor, the election paper is placed at a printing position where the printing module is located. After the election information is printed on the election paper, the election paper may be transported by the mobile module in the second direction by the second distance and discharged to the first exit.

In addition, in the continuous printing mode, when the election information is additionally printed, the election information is printed by the printing module after the election paper is transferred to the first direction by the second distance and disposed at the printing position. Can.

Further, the main body may further include a storage unit surrounding at least a portion of the printing paper and disposed adjacent to the second entrance, and one side communicating with the second entrance to receive the election paper.

In addition, the printing module may print the election information as a result code in a form recognizable by the identification sensor and text in a form visually recognizable by a user.

In addition, the identification code may include information such as a creation time, a unique number, a place of creation, and a corresponding election date for each election site.

In addition, the printing module is provided on the transport path and is arranged to face the printing unit and the printing unit for printing the election information in contact with one side of the election paper and the election paper, press the election paper and press the And a platen roller that allows the printing unit to contact the election paper.

The election device of the present invention has the following effects.

First, it includes a first entrance and a second entrance on the main body, and any one of a plurality of printing modes is selectively operated according to the input location of the election paper or the type of election paper to be input, and all of the various types of election paper There is an advantage that can be used.

Second, there is an advantage in that it is possible to simultaneously election for a plurality of electoral groups by dividing one sheet into a plurality of print areas and printing the vote information independently through multiple colors sequentially arranged on the back of the election sheet.

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

1 is a view schematically showing the configuration of an election apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 schematically shows the internal configuration of the election device of FIG. 1;
3 is a view showing the election paper used in the election apparatus according to the present invention;
4 is a view showing a state in which a single form of election paper is input to the first entrance in the election device of FIG. 1;
5 is a view showing a state in which the election site in the election device of Figure 4 moves along the transport path;
FIG. 6 is a view showing a state in which the election paper is sensed by the third detection sensor in the election device of FIG. 4;
7 is a view showing a state in which the election paper is transferred to the printing position in the election device of FIG. 4;
8 is a view showing a state in which the election site in the election device of FIG. 4 is discharged to the first entrance by transferring in the second direction
9 is a view showing the configuration of a second embodiment according to the election apparatus of the present invention;
FIG. 10 is a view showing a state in which election paper is put into the second entrance in the election device of FIG. 9;
11 is a view showing a state in which the election paper is transferred to the second direction in the election apparatus of FIG. 9 to detect a marker in the recognition sensor;
12 is a view showing a state in which the election paper is printed in the election device of Figure 9 is discharged to the first entrance;
13 is a view showing a modified form of election paper used in the election apparatus of FIG. 9;
14 is a view showing the configuration of a third embodiment according to the election apparatus of the present invention;
15 is a view showing a state in which the election paper input to the second entrance in the election device of Figure 14;
16 is a view showing a state in which the election site in the election device of Figure 14 is discharged to the first entrance; And
FIG. 17 is a view showing a state in which election papers are transferred again in the first direction for additional printing in the election device of FIG. 14.

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

An election device having an independent printing mode for a plurality of election papers according to the present invention is a device that enables voting in a specific area, an electoral district, or a polling place, and can be printed in various forms depending on the election paper used. Hereinafter, an election apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, in the election apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, any one of a single piece of election paper, a plurality of pieces of election paper in a continuous connection or a roll type of election paper is used, and according to the used election paper The corresponding print mode is applied.

The election device according to an embodiment of the present invention largely includes a main body 100, a display module 200, a detection module 300, a printing module 400, a transfer module 500 and a control module (not shown).

The main body 100 is a case surrounding the whole, is formed in a square shape as shown, the display module 200 is formed on the upper surface. And the first entrance 110 and the second entrance 120 are formed on one side and the other side, respectively.

The first entrance 110 is formed open on one side of the main body 100, the election paper 10 is formed in a form that is inserted or discharged, the second entrance 120 is the first entrance 110 ), but separated from the first entrance 110 and configured separately, the election paper 10 is inserted or discharged.

Here, the first entrance 110 and the second entrance 120 are respectively disposed at both ends along the transport path 130 through which the election paper 10 moves through the inside of the main body 100, the It serves as an inlet or outlet so that the election site 10 can move along the transport path 130.

In the present embodiment, the first entrance 110 and the second entrance 120 are provided on the main body 100 at positions facing each other so that the transfer path 130 is interlocked.

In addition, a supporting means is provided at a lower portion of the main body 100 to be disposed to have a certain angle of inclination.

On the other hand, the display module 200 is formed on the upper surface of the main body 100 is configured to allow the user to check election information or input good information. The display module 200 is formed on the upper surface of the main body 100 formed in a box shape as shown, and after inputting the election paper 10, management for authentication and manager information, visitor information, etc. for starting an election It is formed as a touch panel so that information can be entered or voters can vote for the candidates and input voter information for the selected candidates.

Here, the input information indicates information input for each mode in the course of the election, and includes information on the vote entered by the user, management information about the manager and observer input by the administrator, and aggregate information on election results.

In addition, the election information includes information recorded in the main body 100 or the control module in advance, or information that is automatically stored by the system, not information using election papers such as the type of election, the place of conduct, and election time.

On the other hand, the detection module 300 is provided inside the main body 100 to recognize the information recorded on the election paper 10 is input, or detects the location of the election paper (10).

Specifically, the detection module 300 is configured with at least one or more on the transport path 130, and the predetermined location of the election paper 10 inserted through the first entrance 110 or the second entrance 120 Detects in.

The detection module 300 is disposed on the transport path 130, the first recognition sensor 310, the second recognition sensor 320, the third recognition sensor 330 to detect the election site (10) and It includes an identification sensor 340.

The first recognition sensor 310 is disposed adjacent to the first entrance 110 to detect the election paper 10 that is input through the first entrance 110.

Specifically, the first recognition sensor 310 to the third recognition sensor 330 are each spaced apart from each other at a predetermined position on the transport path 130, the election paper moving along the transport path 130 ( The presence or absence of 10) can be sensed, and accordingly, the location of the election site 10 can be specified.

Here, the first recognition sensor 310 is disposed adjacent to the first entrance 110, as shown, detects the election paper 10 that is input through the first entrance 110, the The second recognition sensor 320 is disposed adjacent to the second entrance 120 and is separated from the printing module 400 by a first distance (L1) by the election paper 120, which is input through the second entrance 120 ( 10) is detected.

That is, the first recognition sensor 310 detects the election paper 10 that is input through the first entrance 110, and the second recognition sensor 320 is through the second entrance 120 It mainly performs the role of sensing the electoral paper 10 to be input, and later, the presence or absence of the electoral paper 10 at the corresponding position is also detected.

As described above, the first recognition sensor 310 and the second recognition sensor 320 respectively detect the presence or absence of the election paper 10 and transmit the detection information to the control module described later.

Here, the printing module 400, which will be described later, is located on the transfer path 130 between the first recognition sensor 310 and the second recognition sensor 320, and is disposed at a predetermined position.

On the other hand, the third recognition sensor 330 is disposed adjacent to the print module 400 between the print module 400 and the recognition sensor 350 on the transport path 130, through which the election paper Let (10) be seated in the waiting position for printing.

In this embodiment, the first recognition sensor 310 to the third recognition sensor 330 is composed of an optical sensor to detect the presence or absence of the election paper 10 at each location, of course, unlike this, the first recognition The sensor 310 to the third recognition sensor 330 may be applied in various forms.

Meanwhile, the identification sensor 340 recognizes the identification code 12 recorded on the election paper 10 provided inside the main body 100 and is inputted, and recognizes identification information thereon.

Specifically, the identification sensor 340 compares the preset information with the information recorded on the election paper 10 so that the next step proceeds in response.

In the present invention, the election paper 10 is composed of multiple types, and at least some of them include identification codes 12 each having unique information set. In addition, the identification sensor 340 detects when the election paper 10 is input, identifies or collects the corresponding information, and transmits the information to the control module described later.

In general, the identification code 12 may be configured in various forms such as a specific pattern or barcode QR code NFC, and in the present invention, the identification code 12 is formed in the form of a QR code according to the type of the election paper 10 do.

At this time, the election paper (10) is provided with an identification code (12) including independent identification information, the identification code (12) is the creation time, unique number, place of creation, the election of the election paper (10) Includes information such as type and election date.

Therefore, when the election paper 10 is recognized by the identification sensor 340, it compares the identification information included in the identification code 12 with the information set in the control module to be described later to determine whether it is a valid election paper 10. I can judge.

In addition, the identification code 12 includes unique authority information, so that the corresponding mode is selectively controlled according to the identification information recognized by the identification sensor 340.

In this embodiment, the identification sensor 340 is disposed between the first recognition sensor 310 and the third recognition sensor 330 on the transport path 130 as shown, and the election paper ( The identification code 12 provided in 10) is recognized.

As described above, the detection module 300 according to the present invention detects the location of the election paper 10 through the above-described first recognition sensor 310 to the third recognition sensor 330, and the identification sensor ( Through 340), the identification code 12 provided on the election site 10 may be recognized to collect identification information.

Additionally, the detection module 300 may further include a separate recognition sensor 350. Specifically, the recognition sensor 350 is a means for sensing a marker 14 provided on the election paper 10 separately from the identification sensor 340, and is disposed and transferred on the transport path 130. The marker 14 formed on the election paper 10 is sensed.

As for the election paper 10 according to the present invention, a single sheet form, a plurality of independent election papers 10 continuously connected in a long form or a roll type paper form may be used, as shown in FIG. The election paper 10 is provided with a separate marker 14.

The marker 14 is configured to accurately determine the location of the election site 10 or to serve as a reference point for distinguishing the length based on this, and is detected through the recognition sensor 350.

At this time, the recognition sensor 350 may be generally composed of an IR sensor, and the marker 14 is formed of ink including graphite capable of infrared detection, and is formed on one surface of the election paper 10.

Through this, the election paper 10 is detected through the recognition sensor 350. In particular, when the election paper 10 is of a roll type or a plurality of pieces are continuously formed, it is difficult to distinguish one unit only with the first recognition sensor 310 to the third recognition sensor 330. Accordingly, the marker ( 14) to distinguish the election paper (10).

That is, even if the plurality of election papers 10 are continuously connected in the longitudinal direction, each election paper 10 is provided with one or more of the markers 14, so that the election papers are based on the markers 14 (10) can be distinguished.

In addition, when the marker 14 is detected by the recognition sensor 350, the election paper 10 may be moved to the printing position where the printing module 400 is located through the control module.

In this embodiment, the recognition sensor 350 may be disposed between the third recognition sensor 330 and the identification sensor 340 on the transport path 130 as shown, and the election paper 10 It may be adjusted according to the length or position of the marker 14 on the election paper 10.

In this way, the sensing module 300 is configured to detect the presence or absence of the election paper 10 on the transport path 130, and to divide each election paper 10 when a plurality of pieces are continuous.

Meanwhile, the printing module 400 is configured to print election information on the election paper 10 inside the main body 100, and is disposed on the transport path 130 inside the main body 100 to select the election. The paper 10 is configured to pass through.

Specifically, the printing module 400 is spaced apart from the first entrance 110 by the second distance L2 in the direction of the second entrance 120, and at least a portion of the election is selectively moved up and down the election paper 10 Print in contact with one side of the.

At this time, the printing module 400, the election information including the input information, the identification sensor 340, the result code in a form recognizable or a text form visually recognizable by the user, each side of the election paper 10 Print on.

Looking in more detail, the printing module 400 is provided on the transport path 130 and contacts the one side of the election paper 10 to print the election information 410; And a platen roller which is disposed to face the printing unit 410 centering on the election paper 10 to press the election paper 10 and to allow the printing unit 410 to contact the election paper 10. 420.

When the election sheet 10 is input, the printing unit 410 prints the election information on the election sheet 10 together with input information input by a user in conjunction with the display module 200.

Here, the printing unit 410 prints the election information on at least one of the front or the back of the election paper 10, and when printing the election information, it prints in a plurality of types.

In the present invention, the printing unit 410 may print the election information as text visually recognizable by a user, and separately print result codes in a form recognizable by the identification sensor 340.

That is, the printing unit 410 simply prints the election information in a form that is not only visually confirmed by the user but also recognized through the identification sensor 340 when the election information is printed.

At this time, the result code printed by the printing unit 410 includes the information of the identification code 12 and prints it. Accordingly, even if the identification code 12 is accidentally damaged, the corresponding election paper 10 ).

As described above, the printing unit 410 records election information in two types, a text form and a result code form, on the election paper 10 so that it can be used to check the election results and check the aggregated results.

In this embodiment, the printing unit 410 is configured to selectively move up and down, so that the election paper 10 does not descend and contact depending on the case of being transferred, and rises during printing to contact the election paper 10.

Meanwhile, the platen roller 420 is disposed to face the printing unit 410 centering on the election paper 10 to press the election paper 10. At this time, it is formed in the form of a roller, as shown, does not interfere with the transport of the election paper 10, and presses the election paper 10 in a downward direction to stably contact the printing unit 410 do.

As described above, the printing module 400 according to the present invention selectively contacts the election paper 10 and is configured to print the election information on the election paper 10 by at least one of a text form or a result code form. do.

On the other hand, the transfer module 500 is composed of a plurality of rollers inside the main body 100, and is configured to transfer the election paper 10. The first transfer roller 510, the second transfer roller 520 And a third transfer roller 530.

The first conveying roller 510 to the third conveying roller 530 are arranged in a vertical direction in a pair, and are configured to pass and pass the election paper 10 therebetween, and each of the conveying paths 130 ).

In this embodiment, the first transfer roller 510 is disposed at a position adjacent to the first recognition sensor 310, and the second transfer roller 520 is a private second recognition sensor 320 and the third The transfer rollers 530 are disposed at positions adjacent to the third recognition sensors 330, respectively.

Of course, additional rollers may be configured in addition to the first transfer roller 510 to the third transfer roller 530, and at least a portion is configured to rotate by receiving a separate driving force.

Here, the first transfer roller 510 to the third transfer roller 530 is the first direction (W1) in which the election paper 10 moves from the first entrance 110 to the second entrance 120 ) And the opposite direction in the second direction (W2) is configured to be capable of forward rotation and reverse rotation.

Then, whether or not each rotation and the rotation direction are controlled by the control module described later.

In particular, in the present invention, different printing modes are operated according to the type and input position of the election paper 10, and the first transport roller 510 to the third transport roller 530 are operated according to each printing mode. Independently, whether or not rotation and rotation direction are controlled.

As described above, the transfer module 500 is configured to allow the election paper 10 to be transported in the first direction W1 or the second direction W2 along the transfer path 130, and selectively adjusts rotation. Can.

On the other hand, the control module is configured to adjust the overall driving state of the election device according to the present invention, largely in response to the input position or type of the election paper 10, a front print mode, a rear print mode and a continuous print mode Select one to drive and control it, and record the print result.

In the present invention, the control module largely includes a control unit (not shown) and a recording unit (not shown), and the control unit receives the identification information recognized by the identification sensor 340 and determines whether the information is correct. Then, either the front print mode, the rear print mode, or the continuous print mode is selected by detecting the election paper 10 from either the first recognition sensor 310 or the second recognition sensor 320. To make it.

At this time, the identification code 12 includes unique authority information according to the election paper 10, and accordingly, the controller determines whether it is correct in response to the recognized authority and proceeds with the corresponding step.

Specifically, when the election paper 10 is detected by the first recognition sensor 310 when the election paper 10 is input, the control unit determines that the election paper 10 is a single sheet, operates the front print mode, and operates the When the election paper 10 is detected by the two recognition sensor 320, it is determined that the election paper 10 is composed of a plurality and operates the rear print mode or the continuous print mode.

Here, when the election paper 10 is continuously connected in plural, the marker 14 is formed as described above, so that the rear print is detected when the recognition sensor 350 detects the marker 14 Activate the mode.

As such, the control unit selects a mode for printing the election paper 10 and controls the transfer of the election paper 10 so that election information can be printed accordingly.

On the other hand, the recording unit is configured to record input information input by the user in the state in which the election paper 10 is put in. When voting is in progress, the voter information of the candidate selected by the voter is recorded so that it can be aggregated later.

Accordingly, the control module controls so that election information can be printed by selecting a printing mode in which the election paper 10 is to be printed when the election paper 10 is input, and simultaneously records the printed election information and can be used later. To make.

As described above, the election device according to the present invention largely includes a main body 100, a display module 200, a detection module 300, a printing module 400, a printing module 400, and a control module, and is composed of a plurality of tops. The input position is different depending on the election paper 10, and one of the front print mode, the rear print mode, and the continuous print mode operates according to the position and type of the input election paper 10.

Accordingly, various types of election papers 10 may be used as a single election device, and printing may be stably performed even if different forms of the election papers 10 are applied depending on the purpose of use.

Next, the state in which the front print mode operates in the form of the first embodiment according to the present invention will be described.

The front print mode recognizes the election paper 10 input through the first entrance 110, prints the election information in the printing module 400, and then discharges it to the first entrance 110 again.

At this time, the election paper 10 is made of a single sheet, and the election paper 10 is provided with a separate identification code 12 and a marker 14 so that the identification sensor 340 and the It is configured to collect information through the recognition sensor 350 and adjust its position.

First, as shown in FIG. 4, when the election paper 10 is input to the first entrance 110, the election paper 10 is moved in the first direction W1 along the transport path 130. Is transferred.

At this time, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the first recognition sensor 310 primarily detects whether the election paper 10 is present. As described above, the first recognition sensor 310 has a light-emitting unit and a light-receiving unit as an optical sensor, and when the election paper 10 is input, the light-receiving unit senses the light is blocked.

In this embodiment, as shown, the first recognition sensor 310 to the third recognition sensor 330 are identical to each other corresponding to the first transfer roller 510 to the third transfer roller 530, respectively. Located on board.

As described above, when the election paper 10 is sensed by the first recognition sensor 310, the control unit determines that the election paper 10 is inserted through the first entrance 110, and the first direction as shown in FIG. It is transferred to (W1) to place the election paper 10 in a separate waiting position.

At this time, when the election paper 10 is moved, through the identification sensor 340 and the recognition sensor 350, the identification code 12 and the marker 14 provided on the election paper 10, respectively. Detects.

Then, the identification sensor 340 detects the identification code 12 to determine whether it is the correct election paper 10, and if the paper is incorrect, rotates the transfer module 500 to rotate the election paper 10. Discharge.

When the election paper 10 is transferred in the first direction W1 and is detected by the third recognition sensor 330, the control module temporarily stops the transfer of the election paper 10 and prints a command at a standby position. To wait.

Here, the standby position is a position that temporarily stays before moving to a printing position for printing the election paper 10 in a separate position, and the first recognition sensor 310 and the third on the transport path 130. It is located between the recognition sensors 330.

In addition, when the election information input from the display module 200 is controlled to be printed by the control module, the transfer module 500 is additionally operated to move the election paper 10 in the first direction W1. It is further transported by a first distance L1 to arrange the rear at the printing position where the printing module 400 is located (FIG. 7).

The first distance L1 indicates the distance that the election paper 10 moves further through the printing unit 410 so that the rear side is disposed at the printing position. In this embodiment, the first distance (L1) represents the separation distance between the second recognition sensor 320 and the printing unit 410, the second recognition sensor 320 in the election paper (10) When sensing, it may be determined that the election paper 10 has moved by the first distance L1 by stopping the transfer of the election paper 10. Of course, unlike this, the first distance L1 may be detected in another form.

As such, the control unit additionally transfers the election paper 10 by the first distance L1 in the first direction W1 when transferring the election paper 10 from the standby position to the printing position, and accordingly, the election paper 10 The rear end of the may be disposed adjacent to the printing unit 410.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 7, the printing unit 410 simply descends downward when the election paper 10 is transferred, and when the election paper 10 reaches the printing position for printing. It is elevated to the top and contacts the back of the election paper (10).

Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the printing unit 410 starts printing in a state in contact with the back of the election paper 10, and at the same time, the transfer module 500 rotates counterclockwise to replace the election paper 10. Transfer in the second direction (W2).

Accordingly, the election information is printed on the back of the election paper 10, and the transport module 500 is continuously driven so that the election paper 10 can be discharged to the outside through the re-entry.

Through this process, the front print mode operates, and the election sheets 10 in a single sheet form can be printed one by one.

That is, in the front print mode, in the front print mode, the election paper 10 is composed of a single sheet and is put into the first entrance 110, and after the election information is printed by the printing module 400, the election information is printed again. It is discharged to the first entrance 110.

Next, referring to FIGS. 9 to 13, the configuration and the operation state of the rear print mode according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described as follows.

First, in the election apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, as shown, the main body 100 may further include a separate support unit 140.

The support unit 140 has a predetermined area and is disposed adjacent to the second entrance 120 to support a state in which a plurality of election papers 10 are stored on the upper surface. At this time, the support unit 140 is continuously coupled to the second entrance 120 in the form of a general cradle and supports the election paper 10 from the bottom.

Here, the election paper 10 is stacked in a plurality of folded form, it is configured in a continuously connected form along the longitudinal direction. In addition, each of the election papers 10 includes at least one of the markers 14, and each election paper 10 can be distinguished based on the markers 14.

The support unit 140 configured as described above is configured to be selectively detachable from the second entrance 120, and is configured to support in an aligned state from the bottom corresponding to the size of the election paper 10.

As described above, the election device according to the second embodiment of the present invention further includes a separate support unit 140 to support the election paper 10 in a form in which a plurality of pieces are continuously elongated and to be input into the second entrance. Make it possible.

When the election paper 10 is input to the second entrance 120, the second recognition sensor 320 detects the election paper 10, and based on this, the rear printing mode is operated.

Looking at the overall operation of the rear print mode, first, as shown in FIG. 10, the second recognition sensor 320 detects the election paper 10. Then, the control module operates the transfer module 500 to transfer the election paper 10 in the second direction W2 so that the marker 14 is detected by the recognition sensor 350.

At this time, unlike the illustration, it is preferable that the recognition sensor 350 and the printing module 400 are disposed adjacent to each other. Accordingly, even if the election paper 10 is detected by the recognition sensor 350, the printing is performed. The module 400 may be disposed adjacent to the printing position.

Here, although the election papers 10 are actually configured separately, a plurality of election papers 10 are formed in a connected form along the longitudinal direction, and accordingly, the election papers 10 are continuously transported along the transport path 130. .

As such, the election paper 10 is transferred in the second direction W2 to adjust the position based on the marker 14, so that even if a plurality of pieces are continuous, the election paper 10 for printing can be divided. Do.

Subsequently, the election information input through the display module 200 is controlled to be printed by the control module, and accordingly, the printing unit 410 moves up and down to contact the back of the election paper 10 to perform printing. do.

In addition, the transfer module 500 is operated so that the election paper 10 is transferred in the second direction W2 and discharged through the first entrance 110 as shown in FIG. 12. The election paper 10 discharged to the first entrance 110 can be collected by the company B directly cutting the election paper 10, and can be put in a separate election box.

The rear printing mode is performed through the above process, and in the rear printing mode, the election paper 10 is classified and the election information is printed through the marker 14 even if a plurality of election papers 10 are continuously connected. And print it out.

In the rear printing mode, the election paper 10 is continuously connected to a plurality of pieces and is connected to the second entrance 120, and after printing the election information in the printing module 400, the first entrance 110 ).

On the other hand, looking at the modified form of the election paper 10 in the second embodiment of the present invention, the election paper 10 is configured to enable simultaneous election for a plurality of electoral groups as shown in FIG. It may be.

Specifically, when looking at the modified form of the election paper 10, each of the election paper 10 is divided into different colors, although a plurality of pieces are continuously connected.

That is, a single election paper 10 is divided into a plurality of colors along the length direction on the back surface, and each color is separately sensed to divide the printing area on the election paper 10.

In the case of voting for three electoral groups as shown in this embodiment, the electoral land 10 has three colors on the back side and is sequentially arranged to election for each electoral group based on the corresponding color. Allow information to be printed independently.

In this embodiment, the election paper 10 recognizes the color of the back surface when transporting in the second direction W2, and accordingly sets the printing area in the control module as shown in FIG. 13.

In addition, the control module controls the position of the election sheet 10 so that the election information is printed in correspondence to each detected printing area A, so that a plurality of election groups can be simultaneously elected.

That is, the control module identifies areas based on borders of different colors according to the color of the back of the election paper 10, and allows the election information to be printed independently on each area.

Looking in more detail, as shown in FIG. 13, when the printing area A detected according to the back color of the election paper 10 is divided into the first area A1 to the third area A3, The control module adjusts the position so that the printing module 400 can correctly print election information for each electoral group.

Accordingly, the control module does not have any indication on one side of the election paper 10, but divides the printing area A into a plurality of colors through the color formed on the back, and thereby locates the election paper 10. Can be adjusted.

As described above, in the election device according to the present invention, the control module uses the election paper 10 in which areas having different back colors are sequentially arranged to display election information for a plurality of election groups in the printing areas A1 and A2. , A3).

In addition, the election paper 10 on which the election information is printed as described above is divided into each electoral group and is put into each ballot box as illustrated.

Here, each of the election papers 10 may be divided through the markers 14, and the division of the printing area within one election paper 10 is divided through a color on the back side to independently select a plurality of elections. Can print.

In addition, since the election information for each election group printed on the election paper 10 is divided based on the color of the back side, only the same color paper is put into each ballot box, and when the ballot is counted, the back of the ballot box is counted. It has the advantage of easily distinguishing invalid tickets through the color of.

As described above, through the second embodiment according to the present invention, the operation of the rear printing mode and the configuration capable of simultaneously electing a plurality of electoral groups through the election paper 10 in a form in which a plurality of colors are sequentially arranged were examined. In this regard, the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the third embodiment according to the present invention, on the main body 100, it may further include a separate storage unit 150 rather than the support unit 140.

The storage unit 150 surrounds at least a portion of the election paper 10 and is mounted on the main body 100 to be disposed adjacent to the second entrance 120, and one side of the second entrance 120 It communicates with the election unit.

Here, unlike the above, the election paper 10 may be composed of a roll-mounted paper, and the election paper 10 is not divided separately, and the printing length is according to the election information printed by the control module. Is set.

The election unit 10 is accommodated in the storage unit 150 and one end is input through the second entrance 120.

As such, when the election paper 10 is input from the storage unit 150 to the second entrance 120, the second recognition sensor 320 detects the election paper 10, and through this control The module operates continuous print mode.

In the continuous printing mode, when the election paper 10 is input from the second recognition sensor 320 to the second direction W2, the election paper 10 is additionally transferred to the third recognition sensor 330. To be detected. At this time, the third recognition sensor 330 is preferably disposed at substantially the same position as the printing module 400, and may be spaced apart within an error range.

When the election paper 10 is sensed by the third recognition sensor 330, the transfer module 500 temporarily stops working and the election paper 10 is located at the printing position adjacent to the printing module 400. To be placed.

In addition, when a print command of the election information is transmitted from the control module, the printing unit 410 moves upward and contacts the election paper 10 to perform printing, and the transfer module 500 operates together. By doing so, the election paper 10 is transferred in the second direction W2.

Thereafter, since the election paper 10 is formed in a continuous roll form, for cutting from the outside, the control module is a second distance that is a separation distance between the printing module 400 and the first entrance 110. The election paper 10 is further transferred in the second direction W2 by (L2).

Accordingly, as illustrated in FIG. 16, the part where the election information is printed on the election paper 10 is exposed to the outside, and accordingly, the user can cut the election paper 10 by cutting.

Thereafter, when the election information is additionally printed through the election paper 10, the election paper 10 is transported in the first direction W1 by the second distance L2 and disposed at the printing position. Then, the election information is additionally printed by the printing module 400.

In this way, the election paper 10 is formed in a long roll type so that the length of the election paper 10 can be adjusted according to the election information when printing the election information. Accordingly, in the control module, the second distance after printing is completed. By additionally transferring the election paper 10 as much as (L2), the user can stably separate the election paper 10.

As described above, the configuration and operation of the election apparatus according to the present invention have been examined, and any one of the front printing mode, the rear printing mode, or the continuous printing mode is selected and operated according to the type and input position of the election paper. Accordingly, there is an advantage in that various types of election papers can be properly used.

As described above, the preferred embodiments according to the present invention have been examined, and the fact that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or scope of the embodiments described above has ordinary knowledge in the art. It 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 changed within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

100: main body
200: display module
300: detection module
400: printing module
500: transfer module

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A main body including a housing, a first entrance provided at one side of the housing, and a second entrance that communicates with the first entrance along a transport path, and the election land is input or discharged along a transport path;
A display module provided on the main body to output information related to an election or a user to input input information about an election;
A detection module configured at least one on the transport path to detect the election paper inputted through the first or second entrance at a predetermined location;
A printing module spaced apart from the first entrance by a second distance, provided on the transport path, and printing election information including input information on the election paper;
A transfer module for moving the election paper in the first direction from the first entrance to the second entrance on the transfer path or a second direction opposite thereto; And
In response to the type or position of the electoral ballot input, the control unit for selectively controlling to drive one of the front print mode, the rear print mode or the continuous print mode and the input information corresponding to the mode selected by the control unit are recorded therein. A control module including a recording unit; And
In the front printing mode, the election paper is composed of a single sheet and is put into the first entrance, and after the election information is printed by the printing module, it is discharged back to the first entrance,
In the rear printing mode, the election papers are connected in series and connected to the second entrance, and the election information is printed by the printing module and then discharged to the first entrance,
The continuous printing mode is characterized in that the election paper is formed in a long form in a roll and is input to the second entrance, and the length of the printing area is adjusted in the printing module to print the stop information and then discharged to the first entrance. Election device having an independent printing mode for multiple types of election paper. According to claim 1,
The detection module,
A first detection sensor disposed adjacent to the first entrance and detecting the election paper inputted through the first entrance;
A second sensing sensor disposed adjacent to the second entrance and spaced apart from the printing module by a first distance, and detecting the election paper input through the second entrance;
A third sensing sensor disposed adjacent to the printing module between the printing module and the first sensing sensor on the transport path to detect whether the election paper is present, and to allow the election paper to be seated at a predetermined waiting position; It includes,
When the election paper is detected by the first sensor, the front printing mode is performed, and when the election paper is detected by the second sensor, the rear printing mode or the continuous printing mode is performed on a plurality of election papers. Election device with independent print mode. According to claim 2,
The detection module,
Election device having an independent printing mode for a variety of election paper further comprises an identification sensor for identifying the unique information recorded by recognizing the identification code provided on the election paper on the transport path. According to claim 3,
The front print mode,
The first sensing sensor detects the election paper, transfers it to the first direction, and places it in the waiting position,
The election paper is additionally transferred to the first direction by the first distance from the standby position, and the rear is disposed at the printing position where the printing module is located.
Independent printing mode for multiple types of election paper discharged to the first exit by printing the election information from the printing module while transferring the election paper from the printing position to the second direction by the transfer module Eggplant election device. According to claim 3,
The election site,
Election device having an independent printing mode for a plurality of election paper formed by a plurality of continuous and connected along the longitudinal direction, each including the independent identification code. The method of claim 5,
The election site is provided with at least one marker on the back,
The detection module is disposed adjacent to the print module on the transport path and further includes a recognition sensor for detecting the marker,
The control module is an election device having an independent printing mode for a variety of election papers to control the election information to be printed on the front by dividing the election papers based on the marker. The method of claim 6,
The rear print mode,
The election sensor detects the election paper and transfers it to the second direction,
When the marker of the election paper is detected by the recognition sensor, the election paper is placed at the printing position where the printing module is located,
An election device having an independent printing mode for a plurality of election papers printed on the election paper and transferred to the second direction from the printing position by the transfer module to be discharged to the first entrance by the transfer module. The method of claim 5,
The election site,
An election apparatus having a plurality of colors sequentially arranged on the rear surface, the printing area on the front surface based on the color, and an independent printing mode for a plurality of election papers on which the election information is independently printed on each printing area. The method of claim 5,
The main body,
Election device having a predetermined area and is arranged adjacent to the second entrance, and has an independent printing mode for a variety of election papers further comprising a separate support unit seated in a state in which a plurality of the election papers are stored on the upper surface . According to claim 3,
The election site,
Election device which is arranged continuously in a long form in a roll shape and is divided into a predetermined length along the length direction, and has an independent printing mode for multiple types of election paper for printing the election information. The method of claim 10,
The continuous printing mode,
The election sensor detects the election paper and transfers it to the second direction,
When the election paper is detected by the third detection sensor, the election paper is placed at a printing position where the printing module is located,
After printing the election information on the election paper, the mobile module transfers the election paper by the second distance in the second direction to discharge an independent printing mode for a plurality of election papers discharged to the first entrance. Eggplant election device. The method of claim 11,
The continuous printing mode
In the case of additionally printing the election information, the election paper is transported in the first direction by the second distance and disposed at the printing position, so that the election information is independently printed by the printing module. Election device having a print mode. The method of claim 10,
The main body,
An independent printing mode for a plurality of election papers, which includes at least a portion of the printing paper and is disposed adjacent to the second exit, and further includes a storage unit for receiving the election paper in communication with the second exit. Eggplant election device. According to claim 3,
The printing module,
An election device having an independent printing mode for a plurality of election papers, each of which prints the election information in a form in which the identification sensor can recognize the result code and a text in a form visually recognizable by the user. According to claim 3,
The identification code,
Election device having an independent printing mode for a variety of election papers, including information such as creation time, unique number, location, and corresponding election date for each of the election papers. According to claim 1,
The printing module
A printing unit provided on the transport path to print the election information in contact with one side of the election paper; And
A platen roller arranged to face the printing unit centered on the election paper and pressing the election paper to make the printing unit contact the election paper;
Election device having an independent printing mode for a variety of election paper, including.

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