KR20210080015A - Automated teller machine and apparatus for changing of bill transferring direction threrof - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are an automated teller machine and a medium transfer path switching device for an automated teller machine. The transfer path switching device comprises: a support unit positioned at a branching point of a first transfer path, a second transfer path, and a third transfer path where medium transfer directions converge in three directions; a gate assembly including a first gate, a second gate, and a third gate respectively positioned on the first transfer path, the second transfer path, and the third transfer path for guiding a medium to a different transfer path at the branching point; and a rotating means for rotating the first gate, the second gate, and the third gate. The rotating means includes an actuator that rotates the first gate and a transmission mechanism that transmits the rotational force of the first gate to the second gate and the third gate. Accordingly, a simple structure can be provided.

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for the user to input or receive media for deposit and withdrawal, a transport path through which media deposited and withdrawn through the deposit/withdrawal unit is transported, and a discrimination unit provided on the transport path to discriminate whether there is an abnormality in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 installation space of the actuator for driving the blade, space-intensive arrangement of components in the device may be difficult.

In addition, the conventional apparatus for changing the media conveying direction is limited to a conveying path branching in three directions, and may not actively respond to the increasing trend of branching directions of the conveying path due to the diversified arrangement of cassettes.

Korea Registered Patent 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 a medium conveying path switching device for an automated financial machine, which is located at the branching point of the first conveying path, the second conveying path and the third conveying path where the conveying directions of the medium converge in three directions. support unit; a gate comprising a first gate, a second gate and a third gate respectively positioned on the side of the first conveying path, the second conveying path and the third conveying path for guiding the medium to different conveying paths at the branch point assembly; and rotation means for rotating the first gate, the second gate and the third gate, wherein the rotation means includes: an actuator for rotating the first gate; and a transmission mechanism for transmitting the rotational force of the first gate to the second gate and the third gate.

In this case, the gate assembly may include: a first gate for guiding a conveying direction of the medium from the first conveying path to the second conveying path or the third conveying path; 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 transmission mechanism may include a drive gear mounted to an end of the first rotation shaft; a first driven gear provided at an end of the second rotating shaft to be driven and connected to the driving gear; and a second driven gear provided at an end of the third rotation shaft to be driven and connected to the driving gear.

Further, the first driven gear and the second driven gear may independently mesh with the driving gear to open at the same angle or narrow at the same angle.

In addition, an end of the second rotation shaft is inserted into the first driven gear, a first mounting hole portion providing a straight first inner diameter support surface is formed, and an end of the second rotation shaft supports the first inner diameter The second one-sided folding surface and the second other-side folding surface that can be selectively supported on the surface may be continuously bent.

In addition, an end of the third rotation shaft is inserted into the second driven gear, a second mounting hole portion providing a straight second inner diameter support surface is formed, and the end of the third rotation shaft supports the second inner diameter The third one-sided folding surface and the third other-side folding surface that can be selectively supported on the surface may be continuously bent.

In addition, the support unit may include a first support piece having a first through-hole portion formed thereon; a second support piece in close contact with the sidewall of the first support piece and having a second through-hole portion; a third support piece in close contact with the sidewall of the second support piece and the sidewall of the first support piece, the third support piece having a third through-hole portion formed thereon; and a fixed shaft which penetrates and fixes the first through-hole portion, the second through-hole portion, and the third through-hole portion.

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

Also, the first support piece, the second support piece, and the third support piece may be symmetrically disposed with the fixed shaft interposed therebetween.

In addition, when the pressurization of the medium against the second gate or the third gate is released, the medium transfer path switching device applies an elastic force for returning the second gate or the third gate to a position before the pressurization of the second gate or the third gate. It may include an elastic member provided to the third gate.

In addition, the elastic member may include: a first spring for returning the second gate pressed by the medium to a position before pressing; and a second spring for returning the third gate pressed by the medium to a position before the pressing.

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; the above-described 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 off; 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 that rotates 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, by simultaneously rotating three gates using one actuator, there is an advantage that the medium on the conveying path can be switched in three directions.

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.

1 is a block 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.
2 is a perspective view illustrating a medium transfer path switching device of an automated financial machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating an enlarged portion "A" of FIG. 2 .
FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view showing the first support piece removed from FIG. 3 .
FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating the rear side of the first support piece removed in FIG. 3 .
6 is a front view illustrating a medium transfer path switching device of an automated financial machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an operation state diagram illustrating an operation state of FIG. 6 at a branch point of a conveyance path, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a front view showing the medium conveying path switching device when the third gate piece is pressed by the medium in FIG. 6 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is an operation state diagram illustrating an operation state of FIG. 8 at a branch point of a conveyance path, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a front view illustrating a medium conveying path switching device when the actuator is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 6 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is an operation state diagram illustrating an operation state of FIG. 10 at a branch point of a conveyance path, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a front view showing a medium conveying path switching device when the second gate piece is pressed by a medium in FIG. 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is an operation state diagram illustrating an operation state of FIG. 12 at a branch point of a conveyance path, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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 a specific embodiment, 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.

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

2 to 6, the medium conveying path switching apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a support unit 110 located at a branch point where the conveying path converges in three directions, and a branch It may include a gate assembly 130 for guiding the medium to different transport paths at a point, and a rotating means 140 for rotating the first gate 131 , the second gate 132 , and the third gate 133 . 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. The medium conveyed 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 may include a first support piece 111 , a second support piece 112 , a third support piece 113 , and a fixed shaft 114 . The first support piece 111 may be provided in the form of an inverted triangular piece as a whole. The sidewalls of the first support piece 111 may be in close contact with the sidewalls of the second support piece 112 and the sidewalls 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 111 .

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 112 .

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 113 . The fixed shaft 114 passes through the first through-hole portion 111a, the second through-hole portion 112a, and the third through-hole portion 113a to pass through the first support piece 111, the second support piece 112 and the third The support piece 113 may be fixed.

The first support piece 111 , the second support piece 112 , and the third support piece 113 may be symmetrically disposed with the fixed shaft 114 interposed therebetween. And 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 gate of the gate assembly 130 . A plurality of pieces 163 and alternately spaced apart along the longitudinal direction of the fixed shaft 114 may be provided.

The gate assembly 130 may guide the movement direction of the medium conveyed in the conveyance path 200 in three directions. To this end, the gate assembly 130 may include a plurality of gates rotatably installed on the support unit 110 . 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 . One end of the first rotation shaft 151 may be driven and connected to the actuator 141 . The other end of the first rotation shaft 151 may be provided in the form of a clasp to be inserted into the driving inner diameter surface 171b of the driving gear 171 to be fixed.

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 . At the end of the second rotation shaft 152 , the second one-sided folding surface 152a and the second other-side folding surface 152b are inserted into the first mounting hole portion 172a of the first driven gear 172 to be supported so as to be supported. It may be provided in the form of a hooking jaw that is continuously bent at the end of the second rotation shaft 152 . When the second gate piece 162 is pressed by the medium, these second one side interlocking surface 152a and the second other side interlocking side interlocking surface 152b are formed in the first mounting hole 172a of the first driven gear 172. can be rotated. At this time, any one of the second one-sided folding surface 152a or the second other-side folding surface 152b may be in contact with and supported by the first inner diameter support surface 172b of the first driven gear 172. .

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 . At the end of the third rotation shaft 153 , the third one-sided folding surface 153a and the third other-side folding surface 153b are inserted into the second mounting hole portion 173a of the second driven gear 173 to be supported so as to be supported. 3 It may be provided in the form of a hook that is continuously bent at the end of the rotation shaft 153 . When the third gate piece 163 is pressed by the medium, these third one-side clamping surface 153a and the third other-side engaging surface 153b are formed in the second mounting hole portion 173a of the third driven gear 173 . can be rotated. At this time, any one of the third one-sided folding surface 153a or the third other folding surface 153b may be in contact with and supported by the second inner diameter support surface 173b of the second driven gear 173 . .

The rotation means 140 includes an actuator 141 for rotating the first rotation shaft 151 and a transmission mechanism for transmitting the rotational force of the first gate 131 to the second gate 132 and the third gate 133 ( 170) may be included.

The actuator 141 rotates the first rotation shaft 151 in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction in the drawing, thereby changing the moving direction of the medium moved through the first conveying path 201 to the second conveying path 202 or the second conveying path 201 . 3 can be guided to the conveyance path 203 .

The transmission mechanism 170 includes a drive gear 171 mounted to an end of the first rotation shaft 151 , a first driven gear 172 provided to an end of the second rotation shaft 152 , and a third rotation shaft It may include a second driven gear 173 provided at the end of the (153).

The first driven gear 172 and the second driven gear 173 may be independently engaged and connected to the driving gear 171 so as to open at the same angle or narrow at the same angle.

Accordingly, when the driving gear 171 rotates in one direction (eg, clockwise), the first driven gear 172 and the second driven gear 173 rotate in the other direction (eg, counterclockwise), respectively. can be When the driving gear 171 rotates in the other direction (eg, counterclockwise), the first driven gear 172 and the second driven gear 173 may rotate in one direction (eg, clockwise), respectively. .

An end of the second rotation shaft 152 may be inserted into the first driven gear 172 . The first driven gear 172 may be formed with a first mounting hole portion 172a providing a linear first inner diameter support surface 172b. The first mounting hole portion 172a may provide a “D”-shaped insertion hole into which the end of the second rotation shaft 152 can be inserted. An end of the second rotation shaft 152 may be rotated by a predetermined angle in the first mounting hole portion 172a. The first mounting hole portion 172a may be supported by being in contact with any one of the second one side folding surface 152a or the second other side folding surface 152b of the second rotation shaft 152 .

For example, when the second gate piece 162 is pressed by the medium, the second one side interlocking surface 152a and the second other side interlocking side interlocking surface 152b of the second rotation shaft 152, the first driven gear 172 ) may be rotated in the first mounting hole portion 172a. At this time, on the first inner diameter support surface 172b of the first driven gear 172 , any one of the second interlocking surfaces 152a or the second other interlocking surfaces 152b of the second rotation shaft 152 is formed. It can be contacted and supported.

An end of the third rotation shaft 153 may be inserted into the second driven gear 173 . The second driven gear 173 may be provided with a second mounting hole portion 173a providing a straight second inner diameter support surface 173b. The second mounting hole portion 173a may provide an insertion hole having a “D” shape into which the end of the third rotation shaft 153 can be inserted. The second mounting hole portion 173a may be supported by being in contact with any one of the third one-sided folding surfaces 153a or the third other-side folding surfaces 153b of the third rotation shaft 153 .

For example, when the third gate piece 163 is pressurized by the medium, the third one side interlocking surface 153a and the third other interlocking side interlocking surface 153b of the third rotation shaft 153 are formed by the third driven gear 173 . ) can be rotated in the second mounting hole portion 173a. At this time, on the second inner diameter support surface 173b of the second driven gear 173 , any one of the third one side interlocking surface 153a or the third other side interlocking surface 153b of the third rotation shaft 153 has one interlocking surface It can be contacted and supported.

On the other hand, when the pressurization of the medium against the second gate 132 or the third gate 133 is released, the second gate 132 or the third gate 133 moves to the position before the pressurization through the elastic member 180 . can be returned

The elastic member 180 may provide an elastic force to the second gate 132 or the third gate 133 to return the second gate 132 or the third gate 1333 to a position before pressing.

For example, the elastic member 180 includes a first spring 181 for returning the second gate 132 pressed by the medium to a position before pressing, and a position before pressing the third gate 133 pressed by the medium. It may include a second spring 182 to return to.

One end of the first spring 181 may be fixed to the second rotation shaft 152 , and the other end of the first spring 181 may be fixed to the first driven gear 172 . One end of the second spring 182 may be fixed to the third rotation shaft 153 , and the other end of the second spring 182 may be fixed to the second driven gear 173 . Accordingly, these first and second springs 181 and 182, when the pressure of the medium against the second gate 132 or the third gate 133 is released, the second gate 132 or the third The gate 133 may be returned to its pre-pressurized position.

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.

7 is an operating state diagram showing the operating state of FIG. 6 at a branch point of the conveyance path according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a third gate piece to the medium in FIG. 6 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the medium conveying path switching device when pressed by the . 9 is an operating state diagram showing the operating state of FIG. 8 at a branching point of the conveying path, according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the actuator is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 6, it is a front view showing the medium conveying path switching device, and FIG. 11 is a view at the branching point of the conveying path, according to an embodiment of the present invention. 10 is an operating state diagram showing the operating state, FIG. 12 is a front view showing the medium conveying path switching device when the second gate piece is pressed by the medium in FIG. 10, according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 13 is According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is an operational state diagram showing the operational state of FIG. 12 at a branch point of the conveyance path.

First, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 13 , 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 branched 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 FIGS. 6 to 7 , when the actuator 141 rotates the first rotation shaft 151 in the clockwise direction of FIG. 7 , and the third rotation shaft 153 rotates in the counterclockwise direction of FIG. 7 , , the first gate 131 and the third gate 133 may open the second switching path 122 . At this time, as shown in FIG. 6 , the third one-sided interlocking surface 153a of the third rotation shaft 153 is in contact with the second inner diameter support surface 173b of the second driven gear 173 .

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 .

8 to 9, by the operation of the actuator 141, in a state in which the first gate 131 is rotated clockwise, the medium M moved in the second conveyance path 202 is transferred to the first After passing through the switching path 121 , the medium M may move to the third conveying path 203 while pressing the third gate 133 . At this time, as shown in FIG. 8 , since the third rotation shaft 153 rotates in the clockwise direction together with the third gate 133 , the third other interlocking surface 153b of the third rotation shaft 153 is the second driven It is in contact with the second inner diameter support surface (173b) of the gear (173).

Then, as the medium M moves to the third conveying path 203 , when the pressure of the medium M against the third gate 133 is released, the third spring 183 is pressed by the medium M It is possible to return the third gate 133 moved to the position to the position before pressing.

10 to 11 , when the actuator 141 rotates the first rotation shaft 151 in the counterclockwise direction of FIG. 11 , the second rotation shaft 152 and the third rotation shaft 153 are first Since the rotation shaft 151 rotates in the clockwise direction of FIG. 11 in association with the rotation, the first gate 131 and the second gate 132 may open the third switching path 123 . At this time, as shown in FIG. 10 , the second interlocking surface 153b of the second rotation shaft 152 is in contact with the first inner diameter support surface 172b of the first driven gear 172 .

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 .

12 to 13, by the operation of the actuator 141, in a state in which the first gate 131 is rotated counterclockwise, the medium M moved in the third conveyance path 203 is When passing through the first switching path 121 , the medium M may be moved to the second conveying path 202 through the first switching path 121 while pressing the second gate 132 . At this time, as shown in FIG. 12 , since the second rotation shaft 152 rotates in the counterclockwise direction together with the second gate 132 , the second one-side interlocking surface 152a of the second rotation shaft 152 is the first It is in contact with the first inner diameter support surface 172b of the driven gear 172 .

Thereafter, while the medium M is moved to the second conveying path 202 , when the pressure of the medium M against the second gate 132 is released, the second spring 182 is pressed by the medium M. It is possible to return the second gate 132 moved to the position to the position before pressing.

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, , the branching direction of the conveying path can be increased in response to the diversified arrangement of the media cassettes, and the media on the conveying path can be switched in three directions by simultaneously rotating three gates using one actuator. have an advantage

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
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 141: actuator
151: first rotating shaft 152: second rotating shaft
153: third rotation shaft 161: first gate piece
162: second gate piece 163: second gate piece
170: transfer mechanism 200: transfer path
300: deposit and withdrawal unit 400: identification unit
500: temporary retention unit 600: reflux cassette
700: frame / housing

Claims (13)

As a media transport path switching device for automated financial devices,
a support unit positioned at a branching point of the first conveying path, the second conveying path, and the third conveying path where the conveying directions of the medium converge in three directions;
A gate comprising a first gate, a second gate and a third gate respectively positioned on the side of the first conveying path, the second conveying path and the third conveying path to guide the medium to different conveying paths at the branch point assembly; and
rotating means for rotating the first gate, the second gate and the third gate;
The rotating means
an actuator rotating the first gate; and
a transmission mechanism for transmitting the rotational force of the first gate to the second gate and the third gate;
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. The method of claim 1,
the gate assembly
a first gate for guiding a conveying direction of the medium from the first conveying path to the second conveying path or the third conveying path;
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. The method of claim 1,
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. 4. The method of claim 3,
The delivery mechanism is
a drive gear mounted to an end of the first rotating shaft;
a first driven gear provided at an end of the second rotating shaft to be driven and connected to the driving gear; and
and a second driven gear provided at an end of the third rotation shaft to be driven and connected to the drive gear,
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. 5. The method of claim 4,
The first driven gear and the second driven gear,
independently engaged with the drive gear to open at the same angle or to narrow at the same angle;
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. 5. The method of claim 4,
The first driven gear has
The end of the second rotation shaft is inserted, and a first mounting hole portion providing a straight first inner diameter support surface is formed,
At the end of the second rotation shaft
The first inner diameter support surface is selectively supported by a second one-sided folding surface and the second other-side folding surface are continuously bent and formed,
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. 5. The method of claim 4,
The second driven gear has
The end of the third rotation shaft is inserted, and a second mounting hole portion providing a straight second inner diameter support surface is formed,
At the end of the third rotation shaft
A third one-sided folding surface and a third other-side folding surface that can be selectively supported on the second inner diameter support surface are continuously bent and formed,
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. The method of claim 1,
the support unit
a first support piece having a first through-hole portion formed thereon;
a second support piece in close contact with the sidewall of the first support piece and having a second through-hole portion;
a third support piece in close contact with the sidewall of the second support piece and the sidewall of the first support piece, the third support piece having a third through-hole portion formed thereon; and
and a fixed shaft for penetrating and fixing the first through-hole portion, the second through-hole portion and the third through-hole portion,
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. 9. The method of claim 8,
the support unit
A plurality of the first support piece, the second support piece and the third support piece are provided in the form of an assembly in which the gate assembly is alternately spaced apart and connected along the longitudinal direction of the fixed shaft,
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. 10. The method of claim 9,
The first support piece, the second support piece and the third support piece,
disposed symmetrically with the fixed shaft interposed therebetween,
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. The method of claim 1,
When the pressurization of the medium against the second gate or the third gate is released, an elastic member that provides an elastic force to the second gate or the third gate to return the second gate or the third gate to the position before the pressurization. containing,
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. 12. The method of claim 11,
The elastic member
a first spring for returning the second gate pressed by the medium to its pre-pressed position; and
a second spring for returning the third gate pressed by the medium to its pre-pressurized position;
Media transport path switching device for automated financial devices. a conveyance path providing a conveyance path for media deposited and withdrawn through the deposit and withdrawal unit;
The medium conveying path switching device of any one of claims 1 to 12 for guiding the moving direction of the medium at a branch point of the conveying path at which the conveying path is branched; 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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