KR20240038231A - Apparatus for changing of bill transferring direction - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a media transport path switching device for an automated financial machine located at a branching point of a first transport path, a second transport path, and a third transport path where media transport converges in three directions.
This conveyance path switching device guides the medium to a first switching path for the medium that can be conveyed between the first conveyance path and the second conveyance path, and a second switching path for the medium that can be conveyed between the first conveyance path and the third conveyance path. It may include a support gate unit and a rotation gate unit rotatably mounted on the support gate unit to selectively guide the medium to the first switching path or the second switching path.

Description

Media transfer path switching device for financial automation equipment {APPARATUS FOR CHANGING OF BILL TRANSFERRING DIRECTION}

The present invention relates to a media return path switching device for a financial automated machine.

In general, an automated financial device is a device that allows users to make deposit/withdrawal transactions such as cash or checks, account transfers, and inquiries without time constraints using a cash card or bankbook issued by a financial institution, and is used to perform the user's financial affairs. It is an unmanned terminal widely used in the financial industry as it processes quickly.

These automated financial devices are equipped with a deposit/withdrawal unit for the user to input or receive media for deposit/withdrawal, a return path along which the media deposited/withdrawn through the deposit/withdrawal unit is transferred, and a discrimination device installed on the return path to determine whether there are any abnormalities in the media and the type of note. A temporary storage unit where deposited media is temporarily stored after passing through the identification unit, a reject right storage unit where media identified as abnormal in the identification unit among withdrawal media are stored, and media are stored or media are withdrawn. Preferably, it may include a media storage unit that performs a reflux function. In order to convert the media returned at each deposit/withdrawal stage into a multi-directional transfer path, a 2-way gate capable of switching in 2 directions may be installed at a branch point of the return path, or a 3-way gate capable of switching in 3 directions may be installed.

However, there is a difference in shape between the 2-way gate and the 3-way gate, so when you want to change the layout of the return path, for example, when you want to change 3-way switching at a branch point to 2-way switching, a 3-way gate is used. There is a problem that it is difficult to replace and install a 2-way gate at a branch point where a gate is installed.

Accordingly, there is a need for research and development on a two-way switching gate that can be replaced and installed at a branch point where a three-way gate is installed.

Korean registered patent 10-2278369 (announced on July 12, 2021)

An embodiment of the present invention seeks to provide a medium transport path switching device for a financial automation machine that allows selective use of a 2-way gate or a 3-way gate depending on the purpose.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention seeks to provide a medium transport path switching device for a financial automation machine that can provide a 2-way gate that can be replaced and installed at a branch point where a 3-way gate is installed.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a medium conveyance path switching device of an automated financial machine located at a branch point of a first conveyance path, a second conveyance path, and a third conveyance path where the conveyance of the medium converges in three directions, A first switching path for the medium installed at a branch point and capable of conveying the medium between the first conveyance path and the second conveyance path, and a second transition path for the medium capable of conveying the medium between the first conveyance path and the third conveyance path. a support gate unit guiding the medium into a switching path; and a rotation gate unit rotatably mounted on the support gate unit to selectively guide the medium to the first switching path or the second switching path. there is.

Additionally, a medium conveying path switching device for a financial automated teller machine may be provided, further comprising a rotating means for rotating the rotating gate unit.

Additionally, the support gate unit includes a support piece detachably installed at the branch point; a support groove formed in the center of the support piece so that the rotary gate unit can rotate; a first support gate portion protruding from one end of the support piece toward the second conveyance path; and a second support gate portion protruding from the other end of the support piece toward the third conveyance path.

Additionally, the rotation gate unit includes a rotation shaft portion rotatably supported on the support gate unit; and a rotation gate portion protruding from the rotation shaft portion toward the first transfer path, wherein the rotation gate portion selectively opens and closes the first switching path or the second switching path by rotation of the rotating shaft portion. , a media return path switching device for a financial automation device may be provided.

In addition, one edge of the support piece and the side wall of the first support gate portion serve as a side wall of the first switching path, and the other edge portion of the support piece and the side wall of the second support gate portion serve as the side wall of the first switching path. 2. A medium conveying path switching device for a financial automation device may be provided, which is provided as a side wall of the switching path.

In addition, a medium conveying path switching device for a financial automated teller machine may be provided, wherein the rotating gate unit is provided in plural pieces spaced apart along the axial direction of the rotating shaft unit.

In addition, the first support gate part and the second support gate part are provided in plural pieces spaced apart along the axial direction of the support piece, and are arranged on the same line with the rotary shaft part of the rotary gate unit interposed. A device for switching the medium conveying path of the device may be provided.

In addition, it is a media conveyance path switching device of a financial automated machine located at the branch point of the first conveyance path, the second conveyance path, and the third conveyance path where the conveyance of the medium converges in three directions, and is a three-way gate capable of three-way switching. A support gate unit installed at the branch point in a shape corresponding to the structure of; and a rotation gate unit rotatably mounted on the support gate unit to enable two-way switching at the branch point, and replaceable with the three-way media transport path switching device at the branch point. Media transfer of the automated financial machine. A path switching device may be provided.

In addition, the support gate unit may include a first switching path for the medium transportable between the first transport path and the second transport path, and a second switching path for the medium transportable between the first transport path and the third transport path. A financial automated machine that provides two switching paths at the branch point, and wherein the rotation gate unit is rotatably mounted on the support gate unit to selectively guide the medium to the first switching path or the second switching path. A medium conveying path switching device may be provided.

Additionally, the support gate unit includes a support piece detachably installed at the branch point; a support groove formed in the center of the support piece so that the rotary gate unit can rotate; a first support gate portion protruding from one end of the support piece toward the second conveyance path; and a second support gate portion protruding from the other end of the support piece toward the third conveyance path.

Additionally, the rotation gate unit includes a rotation shaft portion rotatably supported on the support gate unit; and a rotary shaft portion protruding from the rotary shaft portion toward the first transfer path, wherein the rotary shaft portion selectively opens and closes the first switching path or the second switching path by rotation of the rotating shaft portion. , a media return path switching device for a financial automation device may be provided.

According to an embodiment according to the present invention, there is an advantage that a medium transport path switching device capable of performing a 2-way gate function can be quickly replaced at the point where a 3-way gate is installed.

In addition, according to the embodiment according to the present invention, a 3-way gate or a 3-way gate can be selectively used depending on the purpose, and when using a 2-way gate, there is an advantage that costs can be reduced compared to a 3-way gate.

In addition, according to the embodiment according to the present invention, compared to the conventional 3-way gate composed of 4 separate parts, it can be composed of 2 parts, and unlike the conventional 3-way gate driven by 2 actuators, it uses one actuator. Since it can be driven through a device, it has the advantage of reducing manufacturing costs.

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of an automated financial machine equipped with a media return path switching device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an enlarged view of the medium conveying path switching device by enlarging portion "A" of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a medium conveying path switching device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is an enlarged view of the medium conveying path switching device by enlarging portion "B" of Figure 3.
Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a medium conveying path switching device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 6 and 7 are state diagrams showing the operating state of the medium conveyance path switching device at the branch point of the conveyance path.

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

However, when describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of well-known structures or functions may be omitted for clarity of the present invention.

Since the present invention can make various changes and include various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all changes, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one component from another.

The terms used in this application are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Hereinafter, a media return path switching device for a financial automated machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the automated financial machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a media return path switching device 100, a return path 200, a deposit/withdrawal unit 300, and a discrimination unit 400. , may include a temporary holding unit 500, a cassette 600, and a main body 700.

The medium conveyance path switching device 100 may be installed on the conveyance path 200. The medium conveyance path switching device 100 may branch the conveyance path to guide the moving direction of the medium. A detailed description of this medium transport path switching device 100 will be described later.

The conveyance path 200 may provide a conveyance path for the medium to the internal space of the main body 700. The return path 200 may provide a movement path for media deposited and withdrawn through the deposit/withdrawal unit 300. For example, the return path 200 guides media deposited through the deposit/withdrawal unit 300 to the discrimination unit 400, temporary holding unit 500, and cassette 600, or media discharged from the cassette 600. can be guided to the discrimination unit 400 and the deposit/withdrawal unit 300.

The deposit/withdrawal unit 300 may provide a deposit/withdrawal space for inserting or receiving media. The deposit/withdrawal unit 300 may be provided with a belt, roller, motor, etc. for transporting media. Since the configuration of these belts, rollers, motors, etc. are common matters in conveying media, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The discrimination unit 400 may be installed on the conveyance path 200. The discrimination unit 400 can determine the type of media passing through the conveyance path 200 and whether there is an abnormality. When counting deposits of media, normal media identified as media with no abnormalities by the identification unit 400 may be temporarily stored in the temporary holding unit 500 and identified as media with abnormalities by the identification unit 400. Suspicious media may be returned through the deposit/withdrawal unit 300 and returned to the customer.

The temporary holding unit 500 may provide a storage space for temporarily storing the media identified in the identification unit 400. The temporary holding unit 500 may receive the medium identified through the identification unit 400 through the return path 200 .

The cassette 600 may provide a stack space where media may be stored upon deposit. The cassette 600 can discharge the media stored in the stack space when withdrawing. The cassette 600 may include a plurality of cassettes having different sizes depending on the type of ticket. As an example, the cassette 600 may include a reject cassette, a recycling cassette, a deposit cassette, etc.

The main body 700 may provide a storage space for storing media. The main body 700 may include a frame/housing that provides the overall appearance of the automated financial device 10. The main body 700 may be composed of an upper main body 710 equipped with a deposit/withdrawal unit 300 and a discrimination unit 400, and a lower main body 720 provided with a plurality of cassettes 600.

The configuration of the financial automation device 10 described above is provided as an example to aid understanding of this embodiment. Accordingly, other components may be added here as needed, and the configuration and structure may be modified or changed according to the needs of the implementer.

As shown in Figures 2 to 7, the medium transport path switching device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a shape corresponding to the structure of a 3-way gate 100' capable of switching in 3 directions, and media Can be installed at a branch point where conveyance converges from three directions. The medium transport path switching device 100 may be a 2-way gate that can be installed in place of the 3-way gate 100' at a branch point where the 3-way gate 100' is installed. This medium conveying path switching device 100 may include a support gate unit 110, a rotation gate unit 120, and a rotation means 130.

Specifically, the support gate unit 110 may be located at a branching point of the transport path 200 where the transport paths of the medium converge in three directions. For convenience of explanation and understanding, in the case of the three-way conveyance path 200 applied to this embodiment, the path located in the downward direction of FIGS. 6 and 7 is referred to as the first conveyance path 201 of FIGS. 6 and 7. The path in the left direction is defined as the second return path 202, and the path in the right direction in FIGS. 6 and 7 is defined as the third return path 203.

The support gate unit 110 can guide the switching path 140 at the branch point. The switching path 140 is a path that interconnects the three-way return paths 200 and may include a first switching path 141, a second switching path 142, and a third switching path 143. The first switching path 141 may connect between the first return path 201 and the second return path 202. The second switching path 142 may connect between the first return path 201 and the third return path 203. The third switching path 143 may connect between the second return path 202 and the third return path 203.

In this embodiment, the support gate unit 110 can guide the medium between the first conveyance path 201 and the second conveyance path 202 to the first switching path 141, and the first conveyance path 201 ) and the third return path 203, the medium can be guided through a second switching path 142, and a second switching path connecting between the second return path 202 and the third return path 203 ( 142) can be blocked.

The support gate unit 110 may include a support piece 111, a support groove 112, a first support gate 113, and a second support gate 114. The support piece 111 may be in the form of a bracket that is detachably installed at a branch point. The support piece 111 may be formed to extend parallel to the rotation shaft portion 121 of the rotation gate unit 120. A support groove 112 in which the rotary gate unit 120 is supported may be formed in the center of the support piece 111, and a first support gate portion 113 and a second support gate may be formed at both ends of the support piece 111. Portion 114 may be formed.

The support groove portion 112 may have a groove shape extending along the axial direction of the support piece portion 111 at the center of the support piece portion 111. The support groove portion 112 may provide a curved surface corresponding to the outer diameter of the rotary shaft portion 121 in order to support the rotary shaft portion 121 of the rotary gate unit 120.

The first support gate portion 113 may be formed to protrude toward the second conveyance path 202 at one end of the support piece portion 111. The side wall of the second support gate portion 114 may serve as the side wall of the second switching path 142 along with one edge portion of the support piece portion 111. The first support gate portion 113 may be curvedly extended to correspond to the extension direction of the first switching path 141. The first support gate portion 113 may be provided in plural pieces spaced apart along the axial direction of the support piece portion 111.

The second support gate portion 114 may be formed to protrude from the other end of the support piece 111 toward the third conveyance path 203. The side wall of the second support gate portion 114 may serve as the side wall of the first switching path 141 along with the other edge portion of the support piece portion 111. The second support gate portion 114 may be curvedly extended to correspond to the extension direction of the second switching path 142. The second support gate portion 114 may be provided in plural pieces spaced apart along the axial direction of the support piece portion 111. The second support gate unit 114 may be disposed on the same line as the first support gate unit 113 with the rotation shaft unit 121 of the rotation gate unit 120 interposed therebetween.

These support piece portions 111, support groove portions 112, first support gate portion 113, and second support gate portions 114 may be formed as one piece. In addition, the first support gate portion 113 may be connected to the support piece 111 so that its position relative to the support piece 111 is fixed, and the second support gate portion 114 may be connected to the support piece 111 in a fixed position relative to the support piece 111. It may be connected to the support piece 111 so that the position is fixed.

The rotation gate unit 120 may include a rotation shaft unit 121 and a rotation gate unit 122. The rotating shaft unit 121 may be rotatably supported by the support gate unit 110 . A rotation means 130 may be driven and connected to one end of the rotation shaft portion 121. The rotating shaft unit 121 may receive rotational force from the rotating means 130.

The rotation gate unit 122 may be provided in plural pieces spaced apart along the axial direction of the rotation shaft unit 121. When the rotation gate unit 122 is rotated by the rotation shaft unit 121, it can selectively open and close the first switching path 141 or the second switching path 142.

As an example, referring to FIG. 6, when the rotation gate unit 122 is rotated counterclockwise by the rotation means 130, the first switching path 141 at the branch point is changed by the rotation of the rotation gate unit 122. may be open and the second switching path 142 may be blocked. The medium conveyed through the first return path 201 passes through the first switching path 141 and is guided to the second return path 202, or the medium conveyed through the second return path 202 is guided to the first switching path 202. It may pass through the path 141 and be guided to the second return path 202.

In addition, referring to FIG. 7, when the rotation gate unit 122 is rotated clockwise by the rotation means 130, the second switching path 142 at the branch point is opened by the rotation of the rotation gate unit 122. and the first switching path 141 may be blocked. The medium conveyed through the first return path 201 passes through the second switching path 142 and is guided to the third return path 203, or the medium conveyed through the third return path 203 is guided to the second switching path 203. It may be guided to the first return path 201 through the path 142.

The rotation means 130 may include a driving device for rotating the rotation gate unit 120. As an example, the rotation means 130 may include an actuator and a transmission mechanism 131. The actuator may be a motor that can rotate the transmission mechanism 131 clockwise or counterclockwise in the drawing. The transmission mechanism 131 may be a component that drives and connects the actuator and the rotation gate unit 120 to transmit the rotational force of the actuator to the rotation gate unit 120. In this embodiment, the rotation means 130 transmits the rotational force of the actuator to the rotation gate unit 120 through a transmission mechanism, but in addition to the transmission mechanism, the rotation means 130 includes power transmission parts such as transmission gears or transmission clutches. Through this, the rotational force of the actuator can be transmitted to the rotation gate unit 120.

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

In order to guide the medium moved from one direction of the conveyance path 200 to the other direction of the conveyance path 200, a plurality of switching paths 140 branching from the conveyance path 200 may be provided at branch points. As an example, the switching path 140 may be composed of a first switching path 141, a second switching path 142, and a third switching path 143 that interconnect the three-way return path 200.

At the branching point, the first return path 201 may branch into a first switching path 141 and a second switching path 142. The second return path 202 may branch into the first switching path 141 and the third switching path 143. The third return path 203 may branch into the first switching path 141 and the third switching path 143.

Referring again to FIG. 6, when the rotary shaft portion 121 of the rotary gate unit 120 is rotated in one direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 6) by the operation of the actuator, the rotary gate portion of the rotary gate unit 120 122 may open the first switching path 141. When the medium is conveyed through the first conveyance path 201, the medium conveyed through the first conveyance path 201 may be guided to the second conveyance path 202 through the first switching path 141. When the medium is conveyed through the second conveyance path 202, the medium conveyed through the second conveyance path 202 may be guided to the first conveyance path 201 through the first switching path 141.

Referring again to FIG. 7, when the rotary shaft portion 121 of the rotary gate unit 120 rotates in the other direction (clockwise in FIG. 7) due to the operation of the actuator, the rotary gate portion of the rotary gate unit 120 122 may open the second switching path 142 . When the medium is conveyed through the first conveyance path 201, the medium conveyed through the first conveyance path 201 may be guided to the third conveyance path 203 through the second switching path 142. When the medium is conveyed through the third conveyance path 203, the medium conveyed through the third conveyance path 203 may be guided to the first conveyance path 201 through the second switching path 142.

As described above, the present invention can quickly replace a medium transport path switching device capable of performing a 2-way gate function at the point where a 3-way gate is mounted, and can optionally use a 3-way gate or a 3-way gate depending on the purpose. It can be used as a 2-way gate and has excellent advantages such as cost savings compared to a 3-way gate.

Above, the present invention has been described using preferred embodiments, but the scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described, and those skilled in the art may use the scope of the present invention. Substitution and change of components are possible, and this also falls within the rights of the present invention.

10: Financial automation device
100: Media return path switching device 110: Support gate unit
111: support piece 112: support groove portion
113: first support gate portion 114: second support gate portion
120: Rotating gate unit 121: Rotating shaft unit
122: rotation gate unit 130: rotation means
140: switching path 141: first switching path
142: second switching path 143: third switching path
200: return path 201: first return path
202: second return path 203: third return path
300: Deposit and withdrawal department
400: Differentiation unit
500: Temporary holding unit
600: Cassette
700: main body

Claims (11)

A media return path switching device for a financial automated machine located at a branch point of a first return path, a second return path, and a third return path where the return of the media converges in three directions,
A first switching path of the medium installed at the branch point and capable of conveying the medium between the first conveyance path and the second conveyance path, and a second transition path of the medium capable of conveying the medium between the first conveyance path and the third conveyance path 2 support gate units guiding the medium into a switching path; and
a rotating gate unit rotatably mounted on the support gate unit to selectively guide the medium to the first switching path or the second switching path,
Media return path switching device for financial automation equipment. According to claim 1,
Further comprising rotation means for rotating the rotation gate unit,
Media return path switching device for financial automation equipment. According to claim 1,
The support gate unit is
a support piece detachably installed at the branch point;
a support groove formed in the center of the support piece so that the rotary gate unit can rotate;
a first support gate portion protruding from one end of the support piece toward the second conveyance path; and
Comprising a second support gate portion protruding from the other end of the support piece toward the third conveyance path,
Media return path switching device for financial automation equipment. According to claim 1,
The rotating gate unit is
a rotating shaft portion rotatably supported on the support gate unit; and
and a rotation gate portion protruding from the rotation shaft portion toward the first conveyance path,
The rotating gate unit
Selectively opening and closing the first switching path or the second switching path by rotation of the rotating shaft portion,
Media return path switching device for financial automation equipment. According to clause 3,
One edge portion of the support piece and a side wall of the first support gate portion serve as a side wall of the first switching path,
The other edge of the support piece and the side wall of the second support gate portion serve as the side wall of the second switching path,
Media return path switching device for financial automation equipment. According to clause 4,
The rotating gate unit
Provided in plural pieces spaced apart along the axial direction of the rotating shaft portion,
Media return path switching device for financial automation equipment. According to clause 5,
The first support gate unit and the second support gate unit
It is provided in plural pieces spaced apart along the axial direction of the support piece, and is arranged on the same line with the rotating shaft portion of the rotating gate unit interposed,
Media return path switching device for financial automation equipment. A media return path switching device for a financial automated machine located at a branch point of a first return path, a second return path, and a third return path where the return of the media converges in three directions,
A support gate unit installed at the branch point in a shape corresponding to the structure of a 3-way gate capable of switching in 3 directions; and
It includes a rotation gate unit rotatably mounted on the support gate unit to enable two-way switching at the branch point,
replaceable at the 3-way media return path switching device and the branch point,
Media return path switching device for financial automation equipment. According to claim 8,
The support gate unit is
A first switching path for the medium transportable between the first transport path and the second transport path, and a second switching path for the medium transportable between the first transport path and the third transport path at the branch point. Provided to,
The rotating gate unit is
Rotatably mounted on the support gate unit to selectively guide the medium to the first switching path or the second switching path,
Media return path switching device for financial automation equipment. According to clause 9,
The support gate unit is
a support piece detachably installed at the branch point;
a support groove formed in the center of the support piece so that the rotary gate unit can rotate;
a first support gate portion protruding from one end of the support piece toward the second conveyance path; and
Comprising a second support gate portion protruding from the other end of the support piece toward the third conveyance path,
Media return path switching device for financial automation equipment. According to clause 9,
The rotating gate unit is
a rotating shaft portion rotatably supported on the support gate unit; and
A rotating shaft portion protrudes from the rotating shaft portion toward the first conveyance path,
The rotating shaft part
Selectively opening and closing the first switching path or the second switching path by rotation of the rotating shaft portion,
Media return path switching device for financial automation equipment.