WO2015097814A1 - 用紙搬送装置、ジャム判定方法及びコンピュータプログラム - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a paper transport device, a jam determination method, and a computer program, and more particularly, to a paper transport device, a jam determination method, and a computer program for determining whether or not a jam has occurred based on a sound generated while a paper is being transported. .
- a jam may occur when the paper moves along the conveyance path.
- the paper transport device determines whether or not a jam has occurred depending on whether or not the paper has been transported to a predetermined position in the transport path within a predetermined time after the start of paper transport. A function for stopping the operation of the apparatus is provided.
- the paper conveyance device does not wait for a predetermined time by determining whether or not a jam has occurred based on the sound generated in the conveyance path. It may be possible to detect the occurrence of jam.
- a jam detection device for a copying machine that converts a sound generated in a conveyance path into an electric signal and determines that a jam has occurred when a time exceeding a reference level exceeds a reference value is disclosed (Patent Document 1). See).
- the purpose of the paper transport device, the jam determination method, and the computer program is to suppress the determination error of the jam occurrence.
- a jam occurs based on the transport mechanism, a sound signal output unit that outputs a sound signal corresponding to a sound generated while the paper is transported, and the sound signal.
- a sound jam determination unit that determines whether or not a jam has occurred, and a control unit that stops the conveyance of paper when the sound jam determination unit determines that a jam has occurred.
- the sound jam determination unit determines whether or not a jam has occurred at a predetermined timing using a determination method different from other timings, or the sound jam determination unit. Is controlled so as not to determine whether or not a jam has occurred.
- the jam determination method acquires a sound signal corresponding to a sound generated while the paper is being transported, determines whether a jam has occurred based on the sound signal, When it is determined that a jam has occurred, the conveyance of the paper is stopped. In the step of stopping, when the card or the cardboard is conveyed by the conveyance mechanism, the determination is different from the other timing at a predetermined timing. It is controlled so as to determine whether or not a jam has occurred in the method, or not to determine whether or not a jam has occurred.
- the computer program acquires a sound signal corresponding to a sound generated while a sheet is being conveyed, determines whether or not a jam has occurred based on the sound signal, and When it is determined that the card has occurred, when the card or cardboard is conveyed by the conveyance mechanism in the step of stopping the conveyance of the sheet, the computer executes the conveyance of the sheet. Control is performed so as to determine whether or not a jam has occurred by a different determination method, or not to determine whether or not a jam has occurred.
- the transport mechanism when a card or cardboard is transported by the transport mechanism, it is determined whether or not a jam has occurred in a determination method different from other timings at a predetermined timing, or Control is performed so as not to determine whether or not a jam has occurred. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress erroneous determination of the occurrence of jam due to the sound generated when the card or cardboard hits the conveyance path.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a paper transport apparatus 100. 3 is a diagram for explaining a conveyance path inside the sheet conveyance device 100.
- FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a sheet conveying apparatus 100.
- 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the entire process of the sheet conveying apparatus 100. It is a flowchart which shows the example of operation
- 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of operation of a conveyance sheet detection process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of operation
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of still another sheet thickness sensor.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of still another sheet thickness sensor.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of still another sheet thickness sensor.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of still another sheet thickness sensor.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a sheet conveying apparatus 100 configured as an image scanner according to the embodiment.
- the paper transport apparatus 100 includes a lower housing 101, an upper housing 102, a paper tray 103, a discharge tray 105, operation buttons 106, and the like.
- the sheet conveyed by the sheet conveying apparatus 100 is, for example, a document.
- the lower casing 101 and the upper casing 102 are made of a resin material.
- the upper housing 102 is disposed at a position covering the upper surface of the paper transport apparatus 100, and is engaged with the lower housing 101 by a hinge so that it can be opened and closed when the paper is clogged, when cleaning the inside of the paper transport apparatus 100, or the like. Yes.
- the paper base 103 is engaged with the lower housing 101 so that paper can be placed thereon.
- the sheet table 103 is provided with side guides 104a and 104b that are movable in a direction perpendicular to the sheet conveyance direction, that is, in the left-right direction with respect to the sheet conveyance direction. By positioning the side guides 104a and 104b in accordance with the width of the paper, the width direction of the paper can be regulated.
- the discharge table 105 is engaged with the lower housing 101 by a hinge so as to be rotatable in the direction indicated by the arrow A1, and holds the discharged paper in the open state as shown in FIG. Is possible.
- the operation button 106 is arranged on the surface of the upper casing 102 and, when pressed, generates and outputs an operation detection signal.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a conveyance path inside the sheet conveyance device 100.
- the conveyance path inside the sheet conveyance apparatus 100 includes a first sheet detection unit 110, a sheet feed roller 111, a retard roller 112, a first microphone 113a, a second microphone 113b, a second sheet detection unit 114, and the like.
- the conveyance path further includes an ultrasonic transmitter 115a, an ultrasonic receiver 115b, a first conveyance roller 116, a first driven roller 117, a third paper detection unit 118, a first imaging unit 119a, a second imaging unit 119b, It has the 2nd conveyance roller 120, the 2nd driven roller 121 grade
- the upper surface of the lower casing 101 forms a lower guide 107a of the sheet conveyance path
- the lower surface of the upper casing 102 forms an upper guide 107b of the sheet conveyance path.
- an arrow A2 indicates the conveyance direction of the paper.
- upstream means upstream in the paper transport direction A2
- downstream means downstream in the paper transport direction A2.
- the first paper detection unit 110 has a contact detection sensor arranged on the upstream side of the paper feed roller 111 and the retard roller 112, and detects whether or not a paper is placed on the paper table 103.
- the first paper detection unit 110 generates and outputs a first paper detection signal whose signal value changes depending on whether the paper is placed on the paper base 103 or not.
- the first microphone 113a and the second microphone 113b are provided in the vicinity of the paper conveyance path, collect sound generated while the paper is being conveyed, and output an analog signal corresponding to the collected sound.
- the first microphone 113 a and the second microphone 113 b are fixed to the frame 108 inside the upper housing 102 on the downstream side of the paper feed roller 111 and the retard roller 112.
- the first microphone 113a is provided in the vicinity of the conveyance path side wall provided on one end side in the direction orthogonal to the paper conveyance direction
- the second microphone 113b is provided on the other end side in the direction orthogonal to the paper conveyance direction. It is provided in the vicinity of the conveyance path side wall.
- a hole 109a is provided at a position facing the first microphone 113a of the upper guide 107b so that the first microphone 113a can collect sound generated more accurately during conveyance of the paper.
- a hole 109b is provided at a position facing the second microphone 113b of the upper guide 107b so that the second microphone 113b can collect the sound generated while the paper is being conveyed more accurately.
- the first microphone 113a and the second microphone 113b may be collectively referred to as the microphone 113.
- the second paper detection unit 114 includes a contact detection sensor disposed on the downstream side of the paper feed roller 111 and the retard roller 112 and on the upstream side of the first transport roller 116 and the first driven roller 117, and the paper is in that position. Whether or not exists is detected.
- the second sheet detection unit 114 generates and outputs a second sheet detection signal whose signal value changes depending on whether or not a sheet exists at that position.
- the ultrasonic transmitter 115a and the ultrasonic receiver 115b are examples of an ultrasonic signal output unit, and are disposed in the vicinity of the paper conveyance path so as to face each other across the conveyance path.
- the ultrasonic transmitter 115a transmits ultrasonic waves.
- the ultrasonic receiver 115b detects the ultrasonic wave transmitted by the ultrasonic transmitter 115a and passed through the paper, and generates and outputs an ultrasonic signal that is an electrical signal corresponding to the detected ultrasonic wave.
- the ultrasonic transmitter 115a and the ultrasonic receiver 115b may be collectively referred to as an ultrasonic sensor 115.
- the third paper detection unit 118 includes a contact detection sensor disposed on the downstream side of the first conveyance roller 116 and the first driven roller 117 and on the upstream side of the first imaging unit 119a and the second imaging unit 119b. It is detected whether or not a sheet exists at the position.
- the third paper detection unit 118 generates and outputs a third paper detection signal whose signal value changes depending on whether or not a paper is present at that position.
- the first image pickup unit 119a has an equal magnification optical system type CIS (Contact Image Sensor) equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensors arranged linearly in the main scanning direction. This CIS reads the back side of the paper to generate and output an analog image signal.
- the second imaging unit 119b has an equal magnification optical system type CIS provided with CMOS imaging elements arranged linearly in the main scanning direction. This CIS reads the surface of a sheet and generates and outputs an analog image signal. Note that only one of the first imaging unit 119a and the second imaging unit 119b may be arranged so that only one side of the paper is read.
- a reduction optical system type image sensor having an image pickup device using a CCD Charge-Coupled Device
- the first imaging unit 119a and the second imaging unit 119b may be collectively referred to as an imaging unit 119.
- the sheet placed on the sheet table 103 is conveyed in the sheet conveying direction A2 between the lower guide 107a and the upper guide 107b as the sheet feeding roller 111 rotates in the direction of arrow A3 in FIG. .
- the retard roller 112 rotates in the direction of arrow A4 in FIG.
- the sheet is fed between the first conveying roller 116 and the first driven roller 117 while being guided by the lower guide 107a and the upper guide 107b.
- the sheet is fed between the first imaging unit 119a and the second imaging unit 119b as the first conveying roller 116 rotates in the direction of arrow A5 in FIG.
- the sheet read by the imaging unit 119 is discharged onto the discharge table 105 when the second transport roller 120 rotates in the direction of arrow A6 in FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the paper transport apparatus 100. As shown in FIG. 3
- the sheet conveying apparatus 100 includes a first image A / D conversion unit 140a, a second image A / D conversion unit 140b, a first sound signal output unit 141a, a second sound signal output unit 141b, and a drive.
- the paper transport apparatus 100 further includes a central processing unit 150.
- the first image A / D conversion unit 140a converts the analog image signal output from the first imaging unit 119a from analog to digital to generate digital image data, and outputs the digital image data to the central processing unit 150.
- the second image A / D conversion unit 140b converts the analog image signal output from the second imaging unit 119b from analog to digital, generates digital image data, and outputs the digital image data to the central processing unit 150.
- these digital image data are referred to as read images.
- the first sound signal output unit 141a includes a first microphone 113a, a first filter unit 142a, a first amplification unit 143a, a first sound A / D conversion unit 144a, and the like.
- the first filter unit 142a applies a bandpass filter that passes a signal in a predetermined frequency band to the analog signal output from the first microphone 113a, and outputs the signal to the first amplifying unit 143a.
- the first amplifying unit 143a amplifies the signal output from the first filter unit 142a with a predetermined amplification factor, and outputs the amplified signal to the first sound A / D converter 144a.
- the first sound A / D conversion unit 144 a converts the analog signal output from the first amplification unit 143 a into a digital signal and outputs the digital signal to the central processing unit 150.
- a signal generated and output by the first sound signal output unit 141a is referred to as a first sound signal.
- the 1st sound signal output part 141a is not limited to this.
- the first sound signal output unit 141a includes only the first microphone 113a, and the first filter unit 142a, the first amplification unit 143a, and the first sound A / D conversion unit 144a are provided outside the first sound signal output unit 141a. It may be provided.
- the first sound signal output unit 141a may include only the first microphone 113a and the first filter unit 142a, or only the first microphone 113a, the first filter unit 142a, and the first amplification unit 143a.
- the second sound signal output unit 141b includes a second microphone 113b, a second filter unit 142b, a second amplification unit 143b, a second sound A / D conversion unit 144b, and the like.
- the second filter unit 142b applies a bandpass filter that passes a signal in a predetermined frequency band to the analog signal output from the second microphone 113b, and outputs the signal to the second amplifying unit 143b.
- the second amplification unit 143b amplifies the signal output from the second filter unit 142b with a predetermined amplification factor and outputs the amplified signal to the second sound A / D conversion unit 144b.
- the second sound A / D conversion unit 144 b converts the analog signal output from the second amplification unit 143 b into a digital second sound signal and outputs the digital second sound signal to the central processing unit 150.
- the signal generated and output by the second sound signal output unit 141b is referred to as a second sound signal.
- the 2nd sound signal output part 141b is not limited to this.
- the second sound signal output unit 141b includes only the second microphone 113b, and the second filter unit 142b, the second amplification unit 143b, and the second sound A / D conversion unit 144b are provided outside the second sound signal output unit 141b. It may be provided.
- the second sound signal output unit 141b may include only the second microphone 113b and the second filter unit 142b, or only the second microphone 113b, the second filter unit 142b, and the second amplification unit 143b.
- the drive unit 145 includes one or a plurality of motors, and rotates the paper feed roller 111, the retard roller 112, the first transport roller 116, and the second transport roller 120 in accordance with a control signal from the central processing unit 150, so Carry out the transfer operation.
- the interface unit 146 has an interface circuit conforming to a serial bus such as a USB, for example, and is electrically connected to an information processing device (not shown) (for example, a personal computer, a portable information terminal, etc.) to display a read image and various information. Send and receive. Further, a read image may be stored by connecting a flash memory or the like to the interface unit 146.
- an information processing device not shown
- a read image may be stored by connecting a flash memory or the like to the interface unit 146.
- the storage unit 147 includes a memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a ROM (Read Only Memory), a fixed disk device such as a hard disk, or a portable storage device such as a flexible disk and an optical disk.
- the storage unit 147 stores a computer program, a database, a table, and the like used for various processes of the paper transport apparatus 100.
- the computer program may be installed from a computer-readable portable recording medium such as a CD-ROM (compact disk read only memory) or a DVD ROM (digital versatile disk read only memory).
- the computer program is installed in the storage unit 147 using a known setup program or the like. Further, the storage unit 147 stores the read image.
- the central processing unit 150 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and operates based on a program stored in the storage unit 147 in advance.
- the central processing unit 150 may be configured by a DSP (digital signal processor), an LSI (large scale integration), or the like. Further, the central processing unit 150 may be configured by ASIC (Application Specific Specific Integrated Circuit), FPGA (Field-Programming Gate Array) or the like.
- the central processing unit 150 is connected to the operation button 106, the first sheet detection unit 110, the second sheet detection unit 114, the ultrasonic sensor 115, and the third sheet detection unit 118, and controls these units.
- the central processing unit 150 includes a first imaging unit 119a, a second imaging unit 119b, a first image A / D conversion unit 140a, a second image A / D conversion unit 140b, a first sound signal output unit 141a, and a second.
- the sound signal output unit 141b is connected to control each of these units.
- the central processing unit 150 is connected to the driving unit 145, the interface unit 146, and the storage unit 147, and controls these units.
- the central processing unit 150 performs drive control of the drive unit 145, paper reading control of the imaging unit 119, and the like, and acquires a read image.
- the central processing unit 150 includes a control unit 151, an image generation unit 152, a sound jam determination unit 153, a position jam determination unit 154, a double feed determination unit 155, a paper thickness detection unit 156, a paper determination unit 157, and the like.
- Each of these units is a functional module implemented by software operating on the processor.
- Each of these units may be configured by an independent integrated circuit, a microprocessor, firmware, and the like.
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the entire process of the sheet conveying apparatus 100.
- the central processing unit 150 waits until the operation button 106 is pressed by the user and an operation detection signal is received from the operation button 106 (step S101).
- the central processing unit 150 determines whether a sheet is placed on the sheet table 103 based on the first sheet detection signal received from the first sheet detection unit 110 (step S102).
- the central processing unit 150 If no sheet is placed on the sheet table 103, the central processing unit 150 returns the process to step S101 and waits until a new operation detection signal is received from the operation button 106.
- the central processing unit 150 drives the driving unit 145 to rotate the sheet feeding roller 111, the retard roller 112, the first conveying roller 116, and the second conveying roller 120. Then, the sheet is conveyed (step S103).
- control unit 151 determines whether or not the abnormality occurrence flag is ON (step S104).
- This abnormality occurrence flag is set to OFF when the sheet conveying apparatus 100 is activated, and is set to ON when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in an abnormality determination process described later.
- the control unit 151 stops the driving unit 145 and stops the conveyance of the sheet as an abnormality process. Further, the control unit 151 notifies the user that an abnormality has occurred through a speaker (not shown), LED (Light Emitting Diode), etc., sets the abnormality occurrence flag to OFF (step S105), and performs a series of steps. finish.
- the image generation unit 152 causes the first imaging unit 119a and the second imaging unit 119b to read the conveyed paper, and the first image A / D conversion unit 140a and the second image A A read image is acquired via the / D conversion unit 140b (step S106).
- the central processing unit 150 transmits the acquired read image to the information processing apparatus (not shown) via the interface unit 146 (step S107). If the information processing apparatus is not connected, the central processing unit 150 stores the acquired read image in the storage unit 147.
- the central processing unit 150 determines whether paper remains on the paper tray 103 based on the first paper detection signal received from the first paper detection unit 110 (step S108).
- the central processing unit 150 If the sheet remains on the sheet table 103, the central processing unit 150 returns the process to step S103 and repeats the processes of steps S103 to S108. On the other hand, if no sheet remains on the sheet table 103, the central processing unit 150 ends the series of processes.
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the abnormality determination process.
- the operation flow described below is executed mainly by the central processing unit 150 in cooperation with each element of the paper transport apparatus 100 based on a program stored in the storage unit 147 in advance.
- the sound jam determination unit 153 performs a sound jam determination process (step S201).
- the sound jam determination unit 153 determines whether a jam has occurred based on the first sound signal acquired from the first sound signal output unit 141a and the second sound signal acquired from the second sound signal output unit 141b. Determine whether or not.
- the jam in which the sound jam determination unit 153 determines whether or not the sound jam occurs based on the first sound signal and the second sound signal may be referred to as a sound jam. Details of the sound jam determination process will be described later.
- the position jam determination unit 154 performs position jam determination processing (step S202).
- the position jam determination unit 154 generates a jam based on the second sheet detection signal acquired from the second sheet detection unit 114 and the third sheet detection signal acquired from the third sheet detection unit 118 in the position jam determination process. Determine whether or not.
- the jam in which the position jam determination unit 154 determines whether or not it has occurred based on the second sheet detection signal and the third sheet detection signal may be referred to as a position jam. Details of the position jam determination process will be described later.
- the double feed determination unit 155 performs a double feed determination process (step S203).
- the double feed determination unit 155 determines whether or not a double feed of the sheet has occurred in the double feed determination process based on the ultrasonic signal acquired from the ultrasonic sensor 115. Details of the double feed determination process will be described later.
- control unit 151 determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the paper transport process (step S204).
- the control unit 151 determines that an abnormality has occurred when at least one of a sound jam, a position jam, and a document double feed has occurred. That is, it is determined that no abnormality has occurred only when none of the sound jam, the position jam, or the double feed of the document has occurred.
- the control unit 151 sets the abnormality occurrence flag to ON (step S205) and ends the series of steps. On the other hand, if no abnormality has occurred in the paper transport process, no particular process is performed, and the series of steps ends. Note that the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 is executed at predetermined time intervals.
- 6A and 6B are diagrams for explaining the case where the card is transported.
- FIG. 6A shows a state in which a highly rigid card C such as plastic is sandwiched between the paper feed roller 111 and the retard roller 112.
- a highly rigid card C such as plastic
- the card C Since the upper guide 107b and the lower guide 107a are arranged to be curved, the card C is sandwiched between the paper feed roller 111 and the retard roller 112, and further the first transport roller 116 and the first driven roller. When the roller 117 is also sandwiched, it is deformed by its elasticity. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the rear end of the card C moves away from the paper feed roller 111 and the retard roller 112, the card C tries to return to the original state from the deformed state. And a point P may be touched to make an impact sound. The impact sound generated when the card C comes into contact with the lower guide 107 a is collected by the microphone 113.
- the sound jam determination unit 153 determines that a jam has occurred due to the impact sound collected at the timing when the rear end of the card C passes the paper feed roller 111 and the retard roller 112 that form the convex portion of the paper transport path. There is a possibility of making an erroneous determination.
- 6A and 6B are examples of a conveyance path that emits an impact sound when separated from the conveyance roller, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the rear end of the card C passes the first conveying roller 116 and the first driven roller 117 that form the convex portion of the paper conveying path, or the second conveying roller 120 and the second driven roller 121, the impact sound is generated. May occur. Further, even when the conveyance path is not curved and is flat, an impact sound may be generated due to the step of the roller.
- the leading end of the card C is A collision noise may be generated when the roller comes into contact.
- 7 and 7B are diagrams for explaining other cases in which the card is transported.
- the lower guide 107a and the upper guide 107b of the sheet conveyance path are each formed of a plurality of members, and recesses 161a to 161d are formed at the joints between the members.
- FIG. 7A shows a state where the front end of the card C is in contact with the recess 161a. Since the upper guide 107b and the lower guide 107a are arranged so as to be curved, the front end of the card C may come into contact with the recess 161a. When the front end of the card or cardboard comes into contact with the recess 161a, the card or cardboard may advance along the recess 161a so as to push the recess 161a. Note that there is a possibility that a loud sound may be generated at the timing when the front end of the card C comes out of the recess 161b, 161c or 161d.
- FIG. 7A shows a state in which the rear end of the card C has reached the recess 161b. Since the upper guide 107b and the lower guide 107a are arranged so as to be curved, the rear end of the card C may come into contact with the recess 161b. When the rear end of the card C passes through the recess 161b, the rear end of the card C may be caught by the recess 161b and make a loud sound. Note that a loud sound may also be generated at the timing when the rear end of the card C reaches the recesses 161a, 161c, or 161d.
- Each sound generated when the leading edge or the trailing edge of the card C passes through the uneven portion of the paper transport path can be generated in the same manner as a plastic card, as long as it is a thick card with high rigidity other than the plastic card. There is sex.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the conveyance sheet detection process.
- the operation flow described below is mainly executed by the central processing unit 150 in cooperation with each element of the paper transport apparatus 100 based on a program stored in the storage unit 147 in advance.
- the flowchart shown in FIG. 8 is periodically executed during sheet conveyance.
- control unit 151 sets the sound jam determination flag to ON (step S301).
- control unit 151 waits until the second paper detection unit 114 detects the leading edge of the paper (step S302).
- the control unit 151 changes the position at the position of the second paper detection unit 114. It is determined that the leading edge of the paper has been detected.
- control unit 151 stores the time as the leading end detection time in the storage unit 147 (step S302).
- the paper thickness detection unit 156 detects the thickness of the conveyed paper based on the ultrasonic signal output from the ultrasonic sensor 115 (step S303).
- the sheet conveying apparatus 100 stores a correspondence relationship between the thickness of the sheet to be conveyed and the signal value of the ultrasonic signal output from the ultrasonic sensor 115 when the sheet is conveyed, which is measured by a prior experiment. 147 stored.
- the paper thickness detection unit 156 detects the thickness of the conveyed paper by comparing the signal value of the ultrasonic signal output from the ultrasonic sensor 115 with the correspondence stored in the storage unit 147. .
- the paper determination unit 157 determines whether the conveyed paper is a card or cardboard based on the paper thickness detected by the paper thickness detection unit 156 (step S305).
- the sheet determination unit 157 determines whether the conveyed sheet is a card or a cardboard depending on whether the detected sheet thickness is equal to or greater than a predetermined thickness.
- the predetermined thickness is determined to be a thickness (for example, 0.15 mm) that can distinguish a general plastic card (credit card, cash card, telephone card, etc.) and PPC (Plain Paper Copier) paper.
- the control unit 151 determines whether or not the current time is a predetermined timing (step S306).
- the control unit 151 determines that the current time is the predetermined timing when the predetermined time has elapsed from the tip detection time stored in the storage unit 147 in step S303.
- the predetermined time is determined in advance.
- the leading edge or the trailing edge of the card passes through the second paper detection unit 114 and the leading edge or trailing edge thereof is a paper conveyance path. Including at least one of the time required to pass through each of the uneven portions.
- card media such as credit cards and cash cards
- JIS Japanese Industrial Standards
- the long side is 85.6 cm
- the short side is 54.0 cm.
- Cards of approximately the same size as this card medium include commuter passes, telephone cards and the like that are slightly different in size from credit cards, cash cards and the like.
- the predetermined time when the uneven portions of the paper transport path are the paper feed roller 111 and the retard roller 112 will be described.
- the length of the long side from when the leading end passes through the second sheet detecting unit 114 to when the trailing end passes through the nip position between the sheet feeding roller 111 and the retard roller 112. Is moved by a length obtained by subtracting the distance between the nip position and the second sheet detection unit 114.
- the predetermined time is centered on a value obtained by subtracting the distance between the nip position of the paper feed roller 111 and the retard roller 112 and the second paper detection unit 114 from the length of the long side of the card medium and dividing the result by the conveyance speed. It can be a time having a predetermined width. In consideration of the case where the card medium is transported in the short direction, the predetermined distance between the nip position of the paper feed roller 111 and the retard roller 112 and the second paper detection unit 114 from the length of the short side of the card medium. A time having a predetermined width centered on a value obtained by subtracting the distance and dividing by the conveyance speed may be included. The predetermined width is determined in consideration of the occurrence of an error in the timing for detecting the sound signal. For example, when the conveyance speed is 60 ppm, the predetermined width can be set to 100 msec.
- the control unit 151 determines whether the current time is a time when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the central processing unit 150 drives the driving unit 145 to start the rotation of the paper feed roller 111 and the retard roller 112. It may be determined that When the rotation of the paper feed roller 111 and the retard roller 112 is started, the leading edge of the card medium is positioned at the nip position. Therefore, the predetermined time can be a time having a predetermined width centered on a value obtained by dividing the length of the long side of the card medium by the conveyance speed and a value obtained by dividing the length of the short side by the conveyance speed. .
- control unit 151 detects the current time for the second and subsequent sheets, and the second sheet detection unit 114 detects the trailing edge of the sheet conveyed immediately before. It may be determined that it is the predetermined timing when the predetermined time has elapsed since
- control unit 151 may determine the predetermined timing based on the third paper detection signal from the third paper detection unit 118 instead of the second paper detection signal from the second paper detection unit 114.
- control unit 151 may determine the predetermined timing based on the ultrasonic signal from the ultrasonic sensor 115. In that case, the control unit 151 periodically acquires an ultrasonic signal from the ultrasonic sensor 115, and when the signal value of the acquired ultrasonic signal changes from a predetermined threshold value to a predetermined threshold value, the leading edge of the paper is super It is determined that the sound wave sensor 115 has passed.
- the sound jam determination unit 153 determines that the current time is a predetermined timing when the current time is a time when a predetermined time has elapsed after the leading edge of the sheet passes through the ultrasonic sensor 115.
- control unit 151 sets the sound jam determination flag to OFF when the current time is a predetermined timing (step S307), and sets the sound jam determination flag to ON when the current time is not the predetermined timing (step S307). S308).
- control unit 151 determines whether or not the imaging unit 119 has finished reading the paper (step S309). If the imaging unit 119 has not finished reading the paper, the control unit 151 returns the process to step S306 and repeats the processes of steps S306 to S308. On the other hand, when the imaging unit 119 completes reading of the paper, the control unit 151 ends a series of steps.
- the control unit 151 determines whether or not the sound jam determination unit 153 has jammed by setting the sound jam determination flag to OFF at a predetermined timing when the card or cardboard is conveyed. Control not to.
- step S305 the processing in step S305 is omitted, and the control unit 151 may set the sound jam determination flag to OFF at a predetermined timing regardless of whether the conveyed paper is a card or cardboard. Good. In this case, even if the conveyed paper is not a card or cardboard, the sound jam determination is not made at a predetermined timing. However, the sound jam determination unit 153 determines whether a jam has occurred based on the sound generated at another timing. It can be determined whether or not.
- control unit 151 may proceed to step S307 and set the sound jam determination flag to OFF.
- the control unit 151 sets the sound jam determination flag to OFF until the next sheet is conveyed, that is, at all timings when the card or cardboard is being conveyed.
- FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the sound jam determination process.
- the sound jam determination unit 153 determines whether or not the sound jam determination flag is ON (step S401).
- the sound jam determination unit 153 When the sound jam determination flag is OFF, the sound jam determination unit 153 does not perform the sound jam determination and ends a series of steps. On the other hand, when the sound jam determination flag is ON, the sound jam determination unit 153 acquires the first sound signal from the first sound signal output unit 141a and acquires the second sound signal from the second sound signal output unit 141b. (Step S402).
- FIG. 10A is a graph showing an example of the first sound signal.
- a graph 1000 illustrated in FIG. 10A represents the first sound signal acquired from the first sound signal output unit 141a.
- the horizontal axis of the graph 1000 indicates time, and the vertical axis indicates a signal value.
- the sound jam determination unit 153 generates a first absolute value signal that takes an absolute value for the first sound signal and a second absolute value signal that takes an absolute value for the second sound signal (step S403). .
- FIG. 10B is a graph showing an example of the first absolute value signal.
- a graph 1010 shown in FIG. 10B represents a first absolute value signal obtained by taking the absolute value of the first sound signal of the graph 1000.
- the horizontal axis of the graph 1010 indicates time, and the vertical axis indicates the absolute value of the signal value.
- the sound jam determination unit 153 generates a first outline signal obtained by extracting the outline of the first absolute value signal and a second outline signal obtained by extracting the outline of the second absolute value signal (step S404).
- the sound jam determination unit 153 generates signals having peak hold for the first absolute value signal and the second absolute value signal, respectively, as the first external shape signal and the second external shape signal.
- the sound jam determination unit 153 generates each outline signal by holding the local maximum value of each absolute value signal for a fixed hold period and then attenuating it at a constant attenuation rate.
- FIG. 10C is a graph showing an example of the first external shape signal.
- a graph 1020 illustrated in FIG. 10C represents a first outer shape signal 1021 obtained by extracting the outer shape of the first absolute value signal of the graph 1010.
- the horizontal axis of the graph 1020 indicates time, and the vertical axis indicates the absolute value of the signal value.
- the sound jam determination unit 153 calculates a first counter value that is increased when the signal value of the first outer shape signal is equal to or greater than the first threshold value Th1 and decreased when the signal value is less than the first threshold value Th1. To do. Similarly, the sound jam determination unit 153 calculates a second counter value that increases when the signal value of the second contour signal is equal to or greater than the first threshold Th1 and decreases when the signal value is less than the first threshold Th1. (Step S405).
- the first threshold value Th1 is a threshold value for comparison with the values of the first sound signal and the second sound signal
- the sound jam determination unit 153 determines whether the first sound signal and the second sound signal have the first value. It is determined whether or not a jam has occurred based on the result of comparison with the threshold value Th1.
- the first counter value and the second counter value are variables that are updated according to the values of the first sound signal and the second sound signal, and the sound jam determination unit 153 includes the first counter value and the second counter value. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not a jam has occurred.
- the sound jam determination unit 153 determines whether the signal value of the first outer shape signal is equal to or greater than the first threshold Th1 at predetermined time intervals (for example, the sampling interval of the sound signal). The sound jam determination unit 153 increments the first counter value when the signal value of the first outer shape signal is equal to or greater than the first threshold value Th1, and decrements the first counter value when the signal value is less than the first threshold value Th1. . Similarly, the sound jam determination unit 153 determines whether or not the signal value of the second external shape signal is equal to or greater than the first threshold Th1 at predetermined time intervals. The sound jam determination unit 153 increments the second counter value when the signal value of the second outer shape signal is equal to or greater than the first threshold value Th1, and decrements the second counter value when the signal value is less than the first threshold value Th1. .
- FIG. 10D is a graph showing an example of the first counter value.
- a graph 1030 illustrated in FIG. 10D represents the first counter value 1031 calculated for the first outer shape signal 1021 of the graph 1020.
- the horizontal axis of the graph 1020 indicates time, and the vertical axis indicates a counter value.
- the sound jam determination unit 153 determines whether at least one of the first counter value and the second counter value is equal to or greater than the second threshold Th2 (step S406).
- the sound jam determination unit 153 determines that a sound jam has occurred if at least one of the first counter value and the second counter value is equal to or greater than the second threshold value Th2 (step S407).
- both the first counter value and the second counter value are less than the second threshold value Th2, the sound jam determination unit 153 determines that no sound jam has occurred (step S408), and ends the series of steps. To do.
- the second threshold value Th2 is a threshold value for comparison with the number of values of the first sound signal and the second sound signal equal to or greater than the first threshold value Th1.
- the sound jam determination unit 153 determines whether or not a jam has occurred based on the result of comparing the number of the first sound signal and the second sound signal that are equal to or greater than the first threshold Th1 with the second threshold Th2. judge.
- the first contour signal 1021 becomes equal to or greater than the first threshold Th1 at time T1, becomes less than the first threshold Th1 at time T2, becomes equal to or greater than the first threshold Th1 again at time T3, and then the first It is not less than the threshold Th1. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10D, the first counter value 1331 increases from time T1, decreases from time T2, increases again from time T3, reaches the second threshold Th2 or more at time T4, and a sound jam occurs. It is determined.
- step S404 the sound jam determination unit 153 obtains the first absolute value signal and the second external shape signal as the first absolute value signal and the second absolute value signal, instead of obtaining a signal obtained by peak hold of the first absolute value signal and the second absolute value signal.
- a signal obtained by extracting the envelope of the value signal and the second absolute value signal may be obtained.
- FIG. 11A is a graph showing another example of the first external shape signal.
- a graph 1100 illustrated in FIG. 11A represents a first outer shape signal 1101 obtained by extracting an envelope from the first absolute value signal of the graph 1010.
- the horizontal axis of the graph 1100 indicates time, and the vertical axis indicates the absolute value of the signal value.
- FIG. 11B is a graph showing another example of the first counter value.
- a graph 1110 illustrated in FIG. 11B represents the first counter value 1111 calculated for the first outer shape signal 1101 of the graph 1100.
- the horizontal axis indicates time
- the vertical axis indicates a counter value.
- the first outer shape signal 1101 is equal to or higher than the first threshold Th1 at time T5 and is not less than the first threshold Th1 thereafter. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11B, the counter value increases from time T5, becomes equal to or greater than the second threshold Th2 at time T6, and the sound jam determination unit 153 determines that sound jam has occurred.
- 12A and 12B are graphs showing examples of each signal when sound jam determination is performed at the timing when the rear end of the card passes through the separation unit.
- a graph 1200 in FIG. 12A represents the first absolute value signal 1201 and the first outer shape signal 1202 when the sound jam determination is performed at the timing when the rear end of the card passes the separation unit.
- a section 1203 between times T7 and T8 indicates a section having a predetermined width in which the rear end of the card passes through the separation unit.
- a graph 1210 in FIG. 12B represents an example of the first counter value 1211 calculated for the first outer shape signal 1202.
- the first absolute value signal 1201 is increased by the impact sound generated by the rear end of the card, and the signal value of the first outer shape signal 1202 is equal to or greater than the first threshold Th1. Accordingly, in the interval 1203, the first counter value 1211 continues to increase, becomes equal to or greater than the second threshold Th2 at time T9, and it is determined that a sound jam has occurred.
- 13A and 13B are graphs showing examples of signals when the sound jam determination is not performed at the timing when the rear end of the card passes the separation unit.
- a graph 1300 in FIG. 13A represents the first absolute value signal 1301 and the first outer shape signal 1302 when the sound jam determination is not performed at the timing when the rear end of the card passes the separation unit.
- a section 1303 between times T7 and T8 indicates a section having a predetermined width in which the rear end of the card passes through the separation unit.
- a graph 1310 in FIG. 13B represents an example of the first counter value 1311 calculated for the first outer shape signal 1302.
- the first absolute value signal 1301 is increased by the impact sound generated by the rear end of the card.
- the first counter value 1311 keeps the value at the time T7, does not exceed the second threshold Th2, and it is determined that no sound jam has occurred. The Therefore, it is possible to suppress erroneous determination of the occurrence of jam due to sound due to the impact sound generated by the rear end of the card.
- control unit 151 performs control so that the sound jam determination unit 153 holds the first counter value and the second counter value while not determining whether or not sound jam has occurred.
- control unit 151 may perform control so as to reset the first counter value and the second counter value while the sound jam determination unit 153 does not determine whether or not a sound jam has occurred. In that case, if the sound jam determination flag is OFF in step S401, the sound jam determination unit 153 resets the first counter value and the second counter value.
- FIG. 13C is a graph showing an example of each signal when the sound jam determination is not performed at the timing when the rear end of the card passes the separation unit and the first counter value is reset.
- a graph 1320 in FIG. 13C represents an example of the first counter value 1321 calculated for the first outline signal 1302 in FIG. 13A.
- the first counter value 1321 is reset at the start time T7 of the section 1303, and does not exceed the second threshold Th2, and it is determined that no sound jam has occurred.
- control unit 151 determines whether or not the sound jam determination unit 153 has jammed at a timing when the leading or trailing end of the card or cardboard passes through the uneven portion of the transport path by a determination method different from other timings. You may control to do.
- the control unit 151 changes the first threshold Th1 at the timing when the leading or trailing end of the card or cardboard passes through the uneven portion of the transport path and at another timing.
- the control unit 151 sets the first threshold Th1 to a value larger than other timings instead of setting the sound jam determination flag to OFF.
- the control unit 151 sets the first threshold Th1 to the original value instead of setting the sound jam determination flag to ON.
- 14A and 14B are graphs showing examples of signals when the first threshold Th1 is set to a value larger than other timings at the timing when the rear end of the card passes the separation unit.
- FIG. 14A and 14B indicate time, the vertical axis of FIG. 14A indicates the absolute value of the signal value, and the vertical axis of FIG. 14B indicates the counter value.
- a graph 1400 in FIG. 14A represents the first absolute value signal 1401 and the first outer shape signal 1402.
- a section 1403 between times T7 and T8 indicates a section having a predetermined width in which the rear end of the card passes through the separation unit.
- a graph 1410 in FIG. 14B represents an example of the first counter value 1411 calculated for the first outer shape signal 1402.
- the first absolute value signal 1401 and the first outer shape signal 1402 increase due to the impact sound generated by the rear end of the card.
- the first threshold value Th1 also increases, the first counter value 1411 is repeatedly increased and decreased, and does not exceed the second threshold value Th2, and it is determined that no sound jam has occurred. Therefore, while the rear end of the card passes through the separation unit, it can be determined whether or not a jam has occurred due to the sound, and it can be difficult to determine that a jam has occurred. This can be suppressed.
- control unit 151 may change the second threshold Th2 at the timing when the leading or trailing end of the card or cardboard passes through the uneven portion of the transport path and at another timing.
- the control unit 151 sets the second threshold Th2 to a value larger than other timings instead of setting the sound jam determination flag to OFF.
- the control unit 151 sets the second threshold Th2 to the original value instead of setting the sound jam determination flag to ON.
- the second threshold Th2 may be changed at predetermined time intervals for determining whether the signal values of the first outline signal and the second outline signal are equal to or greater than the first threshold Th1.
- control unit 151 adds a predetermined value to the second threshold Th2 at predetermined time intervals while the leading or trailing end of the card or cardboard passes through the uneven portion of the conveyance path, The predetermined value is subtracted from the second threshold Th2 at predetermined time intervals until the original value is reached.
- the predetermined value is 0.5, for example.
- FIG. 14C is a graph showing an example of the counter value when the second threshold Th2 is set to a larger value than the other timing at the timing when the rear end of the card passes the separation unit.
- a graph 1420 in FIG. 14C represents an example of the first counter value 1421 calculated for the first outer shape signal 1402.
- the first absolute value signal 1401, the first contour signal 1402, and the first counter value 1421 increase due to the impact sound generated by the rear end of the card.
- the second threshold value Th2 also increases, the first counter value 1421 does not exceed the second threshold value Th2, and it is determined that no sound jam has occurred. Therefore, while the rear end of the card passes through the separation unit, it can be determined whether or not a jam has occurred due to the sound, and it can be difficult to determine that a jam has occurred. This can be suppressed.
- control unit 151 changes the ratio of amplifying or attenuating the first sound signal and the second sound signal at the timing when the leading or trailing end of the card or cardboard passes the uneven portion of the transport path and at other timing. May be.
- the control unit 151 changes the amplification factor by which the first amplification unit 143a and the second amplification unit 143b amplify the signal instead of setting the sound jam determination flag to OFF.
- the control unit 151 sets the amplification factor at the timing when the leading or trailing end of the card or cardboard passes through the uneven portion of the conveyance path to a value smaller than the amplification factor at other timings (for example, 0.5 times). .
- the control unit 151 sets the amplification factor to the original value instead of setting the sound jam determination flag to ON.
- the control unit 151 stops the power supply to the first microphone 113a and the second microphone 113b at the timing when the leading end or the trailing end of the card or cardboard passes through the uneven portion of the transport path, and the first sound signal The output of the second sound signal may be cut.
- the control unit 151 outputs from the first sound A / D conversion unit 144a and the second sound A / D conversion unit 144b at the timing when the leading or trailing end of the card or cardboard passes through the uneven portion of the transport path.
- the values of the digital first sound signal and the second sound signal that are generated may be reduced or made zero.
- FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B show the amplification factors by the first amplification unit 143a and the second amplification unit 143b at the timing when the leading or trailing end of the card or cardboard passes through the uneven portion of the transport path from the amplification factors at other timings. It is a graph which shows the example of each signal at the time of setting to a small value.
- a graph 1500 in FIG. 15A represents the first absolute value signal 1501 and the first outer shape signal 1502.
- a section 1503 between times T7 and T8 indicates a section having a predetermined width in which the rear end of the card passes through the separation unit.
- a graph 1510 in FIG. 15B represents an example of the first counter value 1511 calculated for the first outer shape signal 1502.
- section 1503 a larger impact sound is generated at the rear end of the card, but the first absolute value signal 1501 and the first outer shape signal 1502 do not increase because the amplification factor by the first amplification unit 143a is reduced. Therefore, it is determined that the first counter value 1511 does not exceed the second threshold Th2 and no sound jam has occurred. Therefore, while the rear end of the card passes through the separation unit, it can be determined whether or not a jam has occurred due to the sound, and it can be difficult to determine that a jam has occurred. This can be suppressed.
- FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the position jam determination process.
- the position jam determination unit 154 waits until the second paper detection unit 114 detects the leading edge of the paper (step S501).
- the position jam determination unit 154 It is determined that the leading edge of the sheet is detected at the position.
- step S502 when the leading edge of the paper is detected by the second paper detection unit 114, the position jam determination unit 154 starts measuring time (step S502).
- the position jam determination unit 154 determines whether or not the leading edge of the paper is detected by the third paper detection unit 118 (step S503).
- the position jam determination unit 154 It is determined that the leading edge of the sheet is detected at the position.
- the position jam determination unit 154 determines that no position jam has occurred (step S504), and ends a series of steps.
- the position jam determination unit 154 determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the start of time measurement (step 1). S505). If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the position jam determination unit 154 returns the process to step S503, and determines again whether or not the leading edge of the sheet is detected by the third sheet detection unit 118. On the other hand, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the position jam determination unit 154 determines that a position jam has occurred (step S506), and ends a series of steps. It should be noted that the position jam determination process may not be performed in the paper transport apparatus 100 if it is not necessary.
- a predetermined time for example, 1 second
- the central processing unit 150 When the central processing unit 150 detects the leading edge of the sheet downstream of the first conveying roller 116 and the first driven roller 117 based on the third sheet detection signal, the central processing unit 150 causes the one end driving unit 145 to prevent the next sheet from being fed. The rotation of the feed roller 111 and the retard roller 112 is stopped by controlling. Thereafter, when the central processing unit 150 detects the trailing edge of the sheet downstream of the sheet feeding roller 111 and the retard roller 112 by the second sheet detection signal, the central processing unit 150 controls the driving unit 145 again to control the sheet feeding roller 111 and the retard roller 112. Rotate to feed the next sheet. As a result, the central processing unit 150 prevents a plurality of sheets from overlapping in the transport path.
- the leading end of the sheet is detected by the third sheet detection unit 118 within a predetermined time from the time when the central processing unit 150 controls the driving unit 145 to rotate the sheet feeding roller 111 and the retard roller 112. If not, it may be determined that a position jam has occurred.
- FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the double feed determination process.
- the double feed determination unit 155 acquires an ultrasonic signal from the ultrasonic sensor 115 (step S601).
- the double feed determination unit 155 determines whether or not the signal value of the acquired ultrasonic signal is less than the double feed determination threshold (step S602).
- FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the characteristics of the ultrasonic signal.
- a solid line 1801 indicates the characteristics of the ultrasonic signal when a single sheet is being conveyed
- a dotted line 1802 indicates the characteristics of the ultrasonic signal when multiple sheets are being fed.
- the horizontal axis of the graph 1800 indicates time, and the vertical axis indicates the signal value of the ultrasonic signal. Due to the occurrence of double feed, the signal value of the ultrasonic signal of the dotted line 1802 is lowered in the section 1803. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not a double feed of a sheet has occurred depending on whether or not the signal value of the ultrasonic signal is less than the double feed determination threshold ThA.
- a solid line 1804 indicates the characteristics of the ultrasonic signal when only one plastic card thicker than the paper is being conveyed.
- the double feed determination unit 155 erroneously determines that the double feed of the paper has occurred. It should be noted that an ultrasonic signal having the same characteristics as when a plastic card is transported is detected even when a sufficiently thick and highly rigid card is transported. There is a risk of erroneously determining that the error occurred.
- the double feed determination unit 155 determines that a double feed of the paper has occurred (step S603), and ends the series of steps. On the other hand, if the signal value of the ultrasonic signal is equal to or greater than the double feed determination threshold, the double feed determination unit 155 determines that no paper double feed has occurred (step S604), and ends the series of steps.
- the paper transport apparatus 100 determines whether or not a jam has occurred at a predetermined timing by operating according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 4, 5, 8, and 9. It became possible to control not to.
- the sheet conveying apparatus 100 can be controlled to determine whether or not a jam has occurred at a predetermined timing using a determination method different from other timings. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress erroneous determination of the occurrence of jam due to the sound generated when the card or cardboard hits the conveyance path.
- FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of another paper thickness sensor 171.
- the paper transport apparatus 100 further includes a paper thickness sensor 171.
- the paper thickness sensor 171 includes two optical sensors 171a and 171b arranged with the paper conveyance path interposed therebetween.
- the optical sensor 171a includes a light source 171c such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) that irradiates light to the conveyed paper, and a light receiving element 171d that receives light emitted from the light source 171c and reflected from the paper.
- the optical sensor 171a measures the distance to the paper based on the light received by the light receiving element 171d, and generates and outputs a distance signal that is an electrical signal corresponding to the measured distance.
- the optical sensor 171b includes a light source 171e such as an LED that irradiates light to the conveyed paper, and a light receiving element 171f that receives the light emitted from the light source 171e and reflected from the paper.
- the optical sensor 171b measures the distance to the paper based on the light received by the light receiving element 171f, and generates and outputs a distance signal that is an electrical signal corresponding to the measured distance.
- the paper thickness detector 171 determines the distance between the optical sensors 171a and 171b and the distance to the paper measured by each of the optical sensors 171a and 171b based on the distance signals received from the two optical sensors 171a and 171b. The thickness of the paper is detected from the difference.
- FIG. 20A and 20B are diagrams showing a schematic configuration of still another paper thickness sensor 172.
- FIG. 20A and 20B are diagrams showing a schematic configuration of still another paper thickness sensor 172.
- the paper transport apparatus 100 further includes a paper thickness sensor 172.
- the paper thickness sensor 172 includes an arm 172a, a light source 172b, and a light receiving element 172c.
- the arm 172a is in contact with the conveyed paper and is arranged to be rotatable in the direction of arrow A7 in FIG. 20A according to the thickness of the paper.
- the light source 172b is an LED or the like that irradiates light to the light receiving element 172c.
- the light receiving element 172c receives light emitted from the light source 172b, and generates and outputs a light intensity signal that is an electric signal corresponding to the intensity of the received light. As shown in FIG.
- the light receiving element 172c receives the light emitted from the light source 172b.
- the light receiving element 172c receives the light emitted from the light source 172b.
- the light receiving element 172c is emitted from the light source 172b. The received light is not received.
- the paper thickness detection unit 172 determines whether the light receiving element 172c has received the light emitted from the light source 172b based on the light intensity signal received from the light receiving element 172c, and transports based on the determination result. The thickness of the printed paper is detected.
- FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of still another sheet thickness sensor 173.
- the paper transport apparatus 100 further includes a paper thickness sensor 173.
- the sheet thickness detection unit 173 includes a lower roller 173a, an upper roller 173b, a support member 173c, a rotary encoder 173d, and the like.
- the lower roller 173a is fixed, and the upper roller 173b is pushed up by the paper to be conveyed and is arranged so as to be movable in the direction of arrow A8.
- a support member 173c is coupled to the upper roller 173b, and the rotary encoder 173d rotates when the support member 173c moves in accordance with the movement of the upper roller 173b.
- the rotary encoder 173d generates and outputs a rotation angle signal that is an electrical signal corresponding to the rotation angle.
- the paper thickness detection unit 173 detects the distance that the upper roller 173b has moved upward, that is, the thickness of the conveyed paper, based on the rotation angle signal received from the rotary encoder 173d.
- the paper transport apparatus 100 can detect the thickness of the paper using means other than the ultrasonic sensor.
- Paper conveyance apparatus 110 1st paper detection part 111 Paper feed roller 112 Retard roller 113 Microphone 114 2nd paper detection part 115 Ultrasonic sensor 118 3rd paper detection part 119 Image pick-up part 141 Sound signal output part 145 Drive part 146 Interface part 147 Storage unit 150 Central processing unit 151 Control unit 152 Image generation unit 153 Sound jam determination unit 154 Position jam determination unit 155 Double feed determination unit 156 Paper thickness detection unit 157 Paper determination unit
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110 第1用紙検出部
111 給紙ローラ
112 リタードローラ
113 マイクロフォン
114 第2用紙検出部
115 超音波センサ
118 第3用紙検出部
119 撮像部
141 音信号出力部
145 駆動部
146 インターフェース部
147 記憶部
150 中央処理部
151 制御部
152 画像生成部
153 音ジャム判定部
154 位置ジャム判定部
155 重送判定部
156 用紙厚さ検出部
157 用紙判定部
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- 搬送機構と、
用紙が搬送中に発生する音に応じた音信号を出力する音信号出力部と、
前記音信号に基づいて、ジャムが発生したか否かを判定する音ジャム判定部と、
前記音ジャム判定部がジャムが発生したと判定すると、用紙の搬送を停止させる制御部と、を有し、
前記制御部は、カード又は厚紙が前記搬送機構によって搬送された場合に、予め定められたタイミングにおいて、他のタイミングと異なる判定方法で前記音ジャム判定部がジャムが発生したか否かを判定するように、又は、前記音ジャム判定部がジャムが発生したか否かを判定しないように制御する、
ことを特徴とする用紙搬送装置。 - 搬送された用紙の厚さを検出する用紙厚さ検出部と、
前記用紙の厚さに基づいて、搬送された用紙がカード又は厚紙であるか否かを判定する用紙判定部と、を更に有する、請求項1に記載の用紙搬送装置。 - 前記制御部は、前記予め定められたタイミングと他のタイミングとで、前記音信号を増幅又は減衰する割合を変更する、請求項1または2に記載の原稿搬送装置。
- 前記音ジャム判定部は、前記音信号の値と第1の閾値を比較した結果に基づいて、ジャムが発生したか否かを判定し、
前記制御部は、前記予め定められたタイミングと他のタイミングとで、前記第1の閾値を変更する、請求項1または2に記載の原稿搬送装置。 - 前記音ジャム判定部は、前記音信号の値が第1の閾値以上である数と第2の閾値を比較した結果に基づいて、ジャムが発生したか否かを判定し、
前記制御部は、前記予め定められたタイミングと他のタイミングとで、前記第2の閾値を変更する、請求項1または2に記載の原稿搬送装置。 - 前記音ジャム判定部は、前記音信号の値に応じて更新する変数に基づいて、ジャムが発生したか否かを判定し、
前記制御部は、前記予め定められたタイミングにおいて、前記音ジャム判定部がジャムが発生したか否かを判定せず、且つ前記変数を保持するように制御する、請求項1または2に記載の用紙搬送装置。 - 前記音ジャム判定部は、前記音信号の値に応じて更新する変数に基づいて、ジャムが発生したか否かを判定し、
前記制御部は、前記予め定められたタイミングにおいて、前記音ジャム判定部がジャムが発生したか否かを判定せず、且つ前記変数をリセットするように制御する、請求項1または2に記載の用紙搬送装置。 - 前記予め定められたタイミングとは、カード又は厚紙の先端又は後端が搬送路の凹凸部を通過するタイミングである、請求項1~7の何れか一項に記載の用紙搬送装置。
- 用紙が搬送中に発生する音に応じた音信号を取得し、
前記音信号に基づいて、ジャムが発生したか否かを判定し、
ジャムが発生したと判定すると、用紙の搬送を停止させることを含み、
前記停止させるステップにおいて、カード又は厚紙が搬送機構によって搬送された場合に、予め定められたタイミングにおいて、他のタイミングと異なる判定方法でジャムが発生したか否かを判定するように、又は、ジャムが発生したか否かを判定しないように制御する、
ことを特徴とするジャム判定方法。 - 用紙が搬送中に発生する音に応じた音信号を取得し、
前記音信号に基づいて、ジャムが発生したか否かを判定し、
ジャムが発生したと判定すると、用紙の搬送を停止させることをコンピュータに実行させ、
前記停止させるステップにおいて、カード又は厚紙が搬送機構によって搬送された場合に、予め定められたタイミングにおいて、他のタイミングと異なる判定方法でジャムが発生したか否かを判定するように、又は、ジャムが発生したか否かを判定しないように制御する、
ことを特徴とするコンピュータプログラム。
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