WO2014208845A1

WO2014208845A1 - Paper money alignment apparatus

Info

Publication number: WO2014208845A1
Application number: PCT/KR2013/011624
Authority: WO
Inventors: 황진용; 박종성; 박창호; 이용철
Original assignee: 노틸러스효성 주식회사
Priority date: 2013-06-24
Filing date: 2013-12-16
Publication date: 2014-12-31
Also published as: KR20150000136A

Abstract

Provided is a paper money alignment apparatus for aligning paper money, which is injected into a conveyance path, at the edge line of the conveyance path. The paper money alignment apparatus can comprise an alignment roller, which is placed in the conveyance path so as to be inclined toward the edge line and moves paper money toward the edge line by applying frictional force to one part of the paper money placed in the conveyance path.

Description

Banknote sorter

The present invention relates to a bill sorting device, and more particularly, to a bill sorting device capable of aligning the bills put in the conveying path to the edge line of the conveying path.

In general, various automatic teller machines are widely used in banks and the like, and among the automated teller machines, the bill acceptor may receive bills such as a single bill or a check and automatically receive and process them.

For example, when a customer or a bank clerk inserts bills into the slot of the bill processor, the bills are transported along the transport path in the bill processor and aligned to one side of the transport path, and after checking the authenticity of the bill, the bill is checked. When there is no abnormality, it is finally received and processed, and when there is an abnormality in a banknote, it is carried out.

By the way, in order to accurately scan the bills, the bills must be accurately aligned on the conveying path, so a method for quickly and accurately sorting bills entering the conveying path is required.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a banknote sorting device that can achieve good alignment of banknotes by continuously moving and aligning banknotes put in a conveying path.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a bill sorting device for aligning bills put in a conveying path by the edge line of the conveying path, the bills arranged inclined toward the edge line in the conveying path, It may include an alignment roller to apply a frictional force to a portion to move the bill toward the edge line.

According to the embodiments of the present invention as described above, it is possible to improve the operation reliability of the device by implementing a continuous movement and alignment of the bills put into the conveying path without stopping.

In addition, the embodiment of the present invention does not require additional time for banknote alignment on the conveyance path, so that banknotes can be quickly and effectively aligned.

In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, by precisely controlling the position of the bill on the conveying path, it is possible to prevent the phenomenon that the bill is buckled or wrinkled.

1 is a plan view showing a banknote sorting apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of an enlarged portion “A” of FIG. 1.

3 is a plan view illustrating a banknote sorting apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a plan view showing a banknote sorting apparatus according to a modification of the second embodiment.

Fig. 5 is a plan view showing a banknote sorting device according to another modification of the second embodiment.

6 is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion “B” of FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion “C” of FIG. 5.

8 is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion “D” of FIG. 5.

9 is a plan view showing the banknote sorting apparatus according to the third embodiment.

Hereinafter, a configuration, a coupling relationship, and an operation principle according to the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. Terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, and may be changed according to intentions or customs of users or operators. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout the specification.

On the basis of the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

제 1 실시예First embodiment

The banknote sorting apparatus according to the first embodiment can align the banknotes to the edge lines of the conveying path in order to obtain accurate information from the banknotes put in the conveying path or to efficiently manage the banknotes.

FIG. 1 is a plan view illustrating a banknote sorting apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion “A” of FIG. 1.

1 to 2, the banknote sorting apparatus according to the first embodiment may include an alignment roller 100 for aligning banknotes with the edge line of the conveying path 10.

Specifically, the alignment roller 100 is disposed to be inclined toward the edge line in the conveying path 10, and the driving force for moving the banknote 20 located in the conveying path 10 in the direction of the edge line of the conveying path 10. Can provide.

Here, the edge line direction of the conveyance path 10 is the edge line of the conveyance path 10, more specifically, the edge line of the conveyance path 10, or the other edge of the banknote 20 located on the conveyance path 10. In the drawing according to the present embodiment, the edge line direction of the conveyance path 10 may be defined as a direction inclined toward one edge line of the conveyance path 10. have.

The alignment roller 100 may be implemented in a structure capable of guiding the banknote 20 on the conveying path 10 in the inclined direction toward the edge line. For example, the alignment roller 100 may include a rotating shaft 110 rotatably mounted to a support frame (not shown) of the conveying path 10 in order to move the banknote 20 in the direction of the edge line of the conveying path 10. In addition, the driven wheel 120 may be rotatable so as to face one side edge line of the conveying path 10, and the rotating shaft 110 and the roller body 130 on which the driven wheel 120 is mounted may be included. The shape of the driven wheel described in this embodiment is schematically shown for convenience of description.

The alignment roller 100 may be configured in plurality in the conveying path 10 so as to be spaced apart in the width direction of the conveying path 10. For example, six alignment rollers 100 may be located in the width direction of the conveyance path 10. Here, the driven wheel 120 may correct the traveling direction of the banknote 20 so that the movement of the banknote 20 on the conveying path 10 is smooth.

In this embodiment, in order to provide a continuous force to the bill through the alignment roller 100, the separation distance between the plurality of alignment roller 100 is preferably designed to be at least zero or less. For example, the plurality of alignment rollers 100 may be disposed such that adjacent alignment rollers 100 and at least a portion thereof overlap in the conveying direction of the banknote 20.

In addition, the driven wheel 120 of the alignment roller 100 is made of a rugby ball-type roller, a plurality of driven wheels 120 are arranged in a single row structure along the edge of the roller body 130, the driven wheel The shape or arrangement of the 120 may be variously changed. For example, the driven wheel 120 may form a circular roller, or a plurality of driven wheels 120 may be arranged in a two-row structure along the edge of the roller body 130.

The inclination angle θ formed by the alignment roller 100 with the edge line can satisfy 30 °° to 60 °, and the inclination angle θ 'formed by the driven wheel 120 with the edge line is defined as the alignment roller ( The angle of inclination θ formed by 100 with the edge line may be satisfied. In this embodiment, the inclination angle θ formed by the alignment roller 100 with the edge line is maintained at 45 °, and the inclination angle θ 'formed by the driven wheel 120 with the edge line is maintained at 45 °. Can be.

In this embodiment, when the banknote 20 is in contact with the alignment roller 100, the banknote can be moved in the conveyance direction and in the edge line direction. At this time, as the number of the alignment roller 100 that the banknote 20 is in contact with the banknote can be moved stably and balanced.

제 2 실시예Second embodiment

In the banknote sorting apparatus of this invention demonstrated by this Example, it is the same as that of 1st Example except the structure which the alignment roller 100 forms a row and a row on the conveyance path 10. FIG. Therefore, the same or corresponding reference numerals will be given to the same or corresponding components in FIG. 1, and the description thereof will be omitted here.

As shown in FIG. 3, the banknote sorting apparatus according to the second embodiment may include a plurality of sorting rollers 100 forming rows and rows on the conveying path 10.

When these alignment rollers 100 are arranged obliquely with respect to the edge line while forming rows and rows, the banknote 20 may be gradually moved in the direction of the edge line of the conveyance path 10 while moving along the conveyance path 10.

In the present embodiment, although the

alignment rollers

100a, 100b, and 100c are arranged on the conveying path 10 in a 6 × 3 form, the bills are not limited thereto and move along the conveying path 10. If the 20 satisfies an arrangement structure that can be gradually moved in the direction of the edge line of the conveying path 10, these alignment rollers 100 may be variously arranged on the conveying path 10.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the banknote sorting apparatus according to the modification of the second embodiment, the inclination angle θ formed by the alignment roller 100 'with the edge line is aligned at the alignment inlet side of the conveying path 10. It may decrease gradually toward the exit side.

For example, when the alignment roller 100 'is arranged in the form of 6x3 on the conveyance path 10, the inclination angle θ2 of the alignment roller 100b' positioned in two rows is the alignment roller 100a positioned in one row. The inclination angle θ3 of the alignment roller 100c 'located in three rows may be smaller than the inclination angle θ1 of the alignment roller 100b' located in two rows.

Accordingly, the banknote 20 entered on the conveying path 10 moves to the alignment rollers 100b 'and 100c' located in the 2nd and 3rd rows via the alignment roller 100a 'positioned in the 1st row. As the edge line of the conveying path 10 approaches, the edge line can be approached more precisely.

5 is a plan view illustrating a banknote sorting apparatus according to another modified example of the second embodiment, FIG. 6 is an enlarged view showing an enlarged portion “B” of FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 is an enlarged portion “C” of FIG. 5. 8 is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion “D” of FIG. 5.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, according to another modification of the second embodiment, the inclination angle θ ′ formed by the driven wheel 120 with the edge line is aligned at the alignment inlet side of the transport path 10. It may decrease gradually toward the exit side.

For example, when the alignment roller 100 "is arranged in the form of 6x3 on the conveyance path 10, the inclination angle θ2 'formed by the driven wheel 120 located in two rows with the edge line is one row. The inclination angle θ1 'formed by the driven wheel 120 at the edge line is smaller than the inclination angle θ1', and the inclination angle θ3 'formed by the driven wheel 120 at the third row is formed at the second row. ) May be smaller than the inclination angle θ2 'forming the edge line.

Thereby, the banknote 20 which entered on the conveyance path 10 moves to the sorting roller 100b ", 100c" located in 2nd and 3rd row via the sorting roller 100a "located in 1 row. As the edge line of the conveying path 10 approaches, the edge line can be approached more precisely.

제 3 실시예Third embodiment

In the banknote sorting apparatus of the present invention described in this embodiment, it is the same as the first embodiment except for the configuration of sensing the position of the banknote 20 on the conveying path 10 and adjusting the operation of the alignment roller 100. . Therefore, the same or similar reference numerals will be given to the same or corresponding components, for example, the alignment roller 100 configuration in FIG. 1, and the description thereof will be omitted here.

As shown in FIG. 9, the banknote sorting apparatus according to the third embodiment may include an alignment roller 100, a banknote position sensor 300, and a controller (not shown).

The banknote position sensor 300 may detect the position of the banknote 20 moving the conveyance path 10 and provide the controller with the position information of the banknote 20. The banknote position sensor 300 may include an inlet position sensor 310, an outlet position sensor 320, and a width direction position sensor 330.

Here, the inlet position sensor 310 is located at the point where the alignment of the banknote 20 begins, and when the banknote 20 reaches the position where the alignment starts, the banknote 20 of the corresponding position is detected and then aligned to the controller. Entrance location information can be provided. The exit position sensor 320 is positioned on the conveyance path 10 where the alignment of the banknote 20 'is terminated, and when the banknote 20' reaches the position where the alignment ends, the banknote 20 'of the corresponding position is opened. Once detected, the alignment exit information can be provided to the controller. The width direction sensor 330 is positioned to be spaced apart from the edge line, and when both ends of the banknote 20 'reach a position aligned in the width direction of the conveying path 10, the banknote 20' of the corresponding position is detected. It can then provide alignment width position information to the controller.

Banknote position sensor 300 in the present embodiment is the position and the banknote (starting and ending alignment of the banknote 20 through the inlet position sensor 310, the outlet position sensor 320 and the width direction position sensor 330) While detecting the position at which the widthwise movement of the 20 ends, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the banknote position sensor 300 is positioned on the conveyance path 10 in order to accurately detect the position of the banknote 20 on the conveyance path 10. It may be arranged in various forms or may be changed in various configurations.

The controller may receive the position information of the banknote 20 from the banknote position sensor 300 to adjust the operation of the alignment roller 100 so that the banknote 20 is aligned with the edge line of the conveying path 10.

For example, the controller may rotate the alignment rollers 100 to interlock by simultaneously applying a continuous operation signal to the alignment rollers 100. By the rotation of the alignment roller 100, the banknote 20 located on one side or the other side of the conveying path 10 can be moved in an oblique form on the conveying path 10 toward the edge line.

In particular, the controller buckles or skews the banknote 20 by selectively adjusting the rotational speed of the alignment roller 100 constituting rows and rows according to the position or state of the banknote 20 on the conveying path 10. Etc. can be adjusted.

As described above, the present invention applies a roller having two directions to implement continuous movement and alignment of the banknotes put into the conveying path, thereby improving the operation reliability of the machine, and to arrange the banknotes on the conveying path. Since no additional time is required, the bills can be sorted quickly and effectively, and by precisely controlling the position of the bills on the transport path, the bills can be prevented from buckling or crumpling.

Although the present invention has been described in detail using the preferred embodiments, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, and should be interpreted by the appended claims. In addition, those skilled in the art should understand that many modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

As a banknote sorting device for aligning banknotes put into a conveying path by the edge lines of the conveying path,

And a sorting roller arranged inclined toward the edge line in the conveying path, and applying a frictional force to a portion of the bill placed on the conveying path to move the bill toward the edge line.
The method of claim 1,

Further comprising a bill position sensor for sensing the position of the bill moving the conveyance path to provide the position information of the bill;

The banknote sorting device is aligned with the edge line of the conveying path by the operation of the alignment roller according to the position information of the banknote.
The method of claim 1,

The edge of the alignment roller banknote sorting device is provided with a driven wheel toward the edge line of the conveying path.
The method of claim 1,

The alignment roller

A rotation axis providing a rotational force for moving the banknote to the edge line;

A driven wheel for correcting a traveling direction of the banknote; And

The rotation axis is provided in the center, the banknote sorting device including a roller body that is rotatably installed to the driven wheel.
The method of claim 1,

The sorting roller provided in plural forms a row and a row on the said conveyance path, and the banknote sorting apparatus arrange | positioned so that the adjacent said sorting roller and at least one part may overlap in the conveyance direction of the said banknote.
The method of claim 2,

The bill position sensor is

An inlet position sensor providing alignment inlet information of the conveying path from which the sorting of the bills begins; And

Banknote sorting device including an exit position sensor for providing the sorting exit information of the conveying path is completed the sorting of the bill.
The method of claim 3, wherein

The inclination angle θ 'formed by the driven wheel with the edge line satisfies an angle of inclination angle θ formed by the alignment roller with the edge line.
The method of claim 3, wherein

The angle of inclination θ 'formed by the driven wheel with the edge line is gradually reduced from the alignment inlet side to the alignment outlet side of the conveying path.