WO2022064758A1

WO2022064758A1 - Method for taking out paper sheets and paper sheet take-out processing system

Info

Publication number: WO2022064758A1
Application number: PCT/JP2021/017976
Authority: WO
Inventors: 順亮上溝; 貴司上田
Original assignee: 日本金銭機械株式会社
Priority date: 2020-09-24
Filing date: 2021-05-12
Publication date: 2022-03-31
Also published as: CA3188698A1; US20230365366A1; CN115996882A; JP7132989B2; JP2022053078A

Abstract

The present invention achieves a low-cost method for taking out paper sheets, whereby it is possible to accurately take out the paper sheets (e.g., separator cards) stored in a paper sheet storage container one by one. In this method for taking out paper sheets, air is blown from the side or bottom of an unfolded paper sheet, thereby causing the upper surface of the paper sheet to be lifted. In this state, the top surface of the paper sheet is sucked by a suction mechanism (1), so that the paper sheet can be taken out with high precision.

Description

Paper leaf removal method and paper leaf removal processing system

The present invention relates to a technique for taking out paper leaves from a container in which paper leaves are stored.

For example, banknotes stored in a cash box that is detachably attached to a casino game machine or the like are collected, and the sales amount for each cash box matches the total amount of banknotes actually collected from the cash box. A banknote processing system has been developed to confirm whether or not the banknotes have been processed.

In the banknote processing system, if the banknote counting process is performed for each banknote bundle collected from the cash box, the banknote counting process cannot be performed continuously, which is inefficient. In order to deal with this, in the bill processing system, a bundle of bills collected from a plurality of cash boxes (for example, a bundle of banknotes in FIG. 39 Bills (CB1) to Bills (CBN), N: natural number, CBk: kth (1 ≦) k≤N) cash box, banknote bundle Bills (CBk): banknote bundle collected from the kth cash box) are collectively (stacked) batch (banknote bundle group) (for example, batch Batch1 to BatchN in FIG. 39). ), Further, a batch group (for example, the batch group Batch_G1 in FIG. 39) is created by collectively combining a plurality of batches, and the batch group is subjected to an automatic banknote counter (sorter) to perform banknote counting processing. As a result, in the banknote processing system, the banknote counting process can be continuously performed without stopping the automatic banknote counter (sorter), so that the banknote counting process can be performed efficiently. At this time, a separator card (for example, the separator card Sep_card1 in FIG. 39) is attached to the banknote bundle taken out from each cash box so that the automatic banknote counter (sorter) can acquire the total amount of banknotes stored in each cash box. ~ Sep_cardN) is inserted to generate a batch (banknote bundle group) (for example, batches Batch1 to BatchN in FIG. 39) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). For example, a barcode is printed on the separator card, and an automatic banknote counter (sorter) can identify the separator card by reading the barcode. The banknote processing system identifies the cash box by reading the information of the tag (for example, RF tag) assigned to each cash box, and identifies the separator card inserted in the banknote bundle taken out from the cash box. Information (for example, information specified by a bar code printed on the surface of a separator card) is acquired, and data for associating information for specifying a cache box with information for specifying a separator card is generated. Then, in the banknote processing system, the automatic banknote counter (sorter) uses the data in which the information for specifying the cash box and the information for specifying the separator card are linked, and the banknote bundle partitioned by the separator card is the said. It can be recognized as a bundle of banknotes collected from the cash box associated with the separator card, and the total amount of money collected from the cash box can be obtained.

In this way, in the banknote processing system, by using the separator card, continuous banknote counting processing can be realized, and the total amount of banknote bundles collected from each cash box can be obtained.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2001-67522

In the banknote processing system, since the above processing is performed, it is necessary to insert the separator cards one by one into the banknote bundle collected from the cash box. In order to realize this, for example, a separator is taken out one by one from a container containing a plurality of separator cards, and the taken out separator card is inserted into a banknote bundle collected from a cash box (for example, a separator card is inserted from a cash box). Place it on the collected banknote bundle). That is, it is conceivable to use a paper leaf delivery device that takes out the separator cards one by one from the container that houses the plurality of separator cards.

However, such a paper leaf delivery device is a complicated delivery mechanism (for example, delivery for taking out paper sheets one by one) in order to take out the separator cards one by one from a container containing a plurality of separator cards. A mechanism) is required, and a sensor or the like for detecting whether or not the sent separator cards are duplicated is also required. For this reason, it is costly to take out the separators one by one from the container containing a plurality of separator cards using the paper leaf delivery device as described above, and insert the taken out separator cards into the banknote bundle collected from the cash box. It gets higher.

It is also conceivable to manually take out the separators one by one from the container containing a plurality of separator cards and insert the taken out separator cards into the banknote bundle collected from the cash box, but this also requires labor costs. And the cost is high.

Therefore, there is a demand for a technology that can reliably take out paper sheets (for example, separator cards) one by one at low cost.

Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention provides a method for taking out paper leaves, which can accurately take out the paper leaves (for example, a separator card) stored in the paper leaf storage container one by one at low cost. The purpose is to realize a paper leaf removal processing system.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the first invention is to suck the upper surface of the paper leaves by an adsorption mechanism while blowing air from the side or the bottom of the paper leaves in an unfolded state to take out the paper leaves. It is a method of taking out leaves.

In this method of taking out paper leaves, the upper surface of the paper leaves is raised by blowing air from the side or the bottom of the spread paper leaves. In that state, by sucking the upper surface of the paper leaves by the adsorption mechanism, the paper leaves can be taken out with high accuracy (for example, high accuracy one by one).

The second invention comprises a first step of blowing air from the side or bottom of the paper leaves with the paper leaves spread out and at least a part of the end sandwiched between them, and the side of the paper leaves. This is a method for taking out paper leaves, which comprises a second step of taking out the paper leaves by sucking the raised portion of the upper surface of the paper leaves by a suction mechanism by blowing air from the paper leaves.

In this method of taking out paper leaves, air is blown from the side or the bottom of the spread paper leaves to hold at least a part of the end of the paper leaves (or the top of a bundle of paper leaves). The upper surface of the paper leaves) is in a raised state. In that state, by sucking the upper surface of the paper leaves by the adsorption mechanism, the paper leaves can be taken out with high accuracy (for example, high accuracy one by one).

The third invention is the second invention. In the second step, the adsorption mechanism is lowered from above the upper surface of the paper leaves, and after the paper leaves are adsorbed, the adsorption mechanism is raised to raise the paper. Take out the leaves.

As a result, in this method for taking out paper leaves, the paper leaves can be taken out with high accuracy by lowering and raising the adsorption mechanism.

The fourth invention is the third invention, in which the pressure in the suction mechanism becomes lower than a predetermined value, or the amount of decrease in the pressure in the suction mechanism becomes larger than a predetermined value. If this happens, the lowering of the suction mechanism is stopped and the suction mechanism is raised.

Thereby, in this paper leaf take-out processing method, by monitoring the pressure in the adsorption mechanism, it is possible to easily and highly accurately detect whether or not the paper leaf is in the adsorbed state. As a result, it is possible to execute the process of taking out the paper leaves with high accuracy.

In this method for removing paper sheets, when the amount of decrease in pressure in the adsorption mechanism becomes larger than a predetermined value, the adsorption mechanism may be stopped from descending and the adsorption mechanism may be increased.

In the fifth invention, in the second step, the tip of the adsorption mechanism is lowered only to a position higher than the upper surface of the paper leaves.

As a result, in this method for taking out paper leaves, the adsorption mechanism is not lowered more than necessary, and as a result, the paper leaves can be taken out at high speed.

The sixth invention is a paper leaf take-out processing system for taking out paper leaves, which is a paper leaf storage container for storing paper leaves and a pump for inflowing air into the inside of the paper leaf storage container. When,
It is equipped with a suction mechanism.

The paper leaf storage container is
At the bottom,
A paper leaf stand for placing paper leaves and a paper leaf stand
An elastic member placed between the bottom and the paper leaf rest to urge the paper leaf rest upward.
A holding member for holding the paper leaves to be placed on the paper leaf placing table together with the paper leaf placing table, and
It is arranged so as to surround the paper leaf stand, and when the paper leaf is placed on the paper leaf stand, it is located near the height where the surface of the paper leaf at the uppermost end is located. A side wall with holes for allowing air to flow in from the outside,
To prepare for.

When air is flowing into the paper leaf storage container by the pump, the suction mechanism moves from the top to the bottom of the paper leaves placed on the paper leaf mounting table, and the paper leaves After being adsorbed, the paper leaves are taken out from the paper leaf storage container by moving upward.

In this paper leaf taking-out processing system, air can be blown from the side or the bottom of the paper leaf placed on the paper leaf placing table of the paper leaf storage container, and the paper leaf placed on the paper leaf placing table can be blown. By setting the upper surface of the type to be in a raised state and sucking the upper surface of the paper leaf by the suction mechanism in that state, the paper leaf can be taken out with high accuracy (for example, high accuracy one by one).

The seventh invention is the sixth invention, further comprising a pressure detecting unit for detecting the pressure inside the suction mechanism.

The suction mechanism takes out the paper leaves from the paper leaf storage container by moving upward when the pressure inside the suction mechanism becomes lower than the predetermined value by the pressure detection unit.

As a result, in this paper leaf take-out processing system, by monitoring the pressure in the adsorption mechanism, it is possible to easily and highly accurately detect whether or not the paper leaf is in the adsorbed state. As a result, it is possible to execute the process of taking out the paper leaves with high accuracy.

In this paper leaf take-out processing system, when the amount of decrease in pressure in the adsorption mechanism becomes larger than a predetermined value, the adsorption mechanism may be stopped from descending and the adsorption mechanism may be increased.

According to the present invention, a method for taking out paper leaves (for example, a separator card) stored in a paper leaf storage container at low cost can be taken out one by one with high accuracy, and a method for taking out paper leaves. A processing system can be realized.

The figure which shows the schematic structure of the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the functional structure of the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the schematic structure of the adsorption mechanism 1 and the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the schematic structure of the adsorption mechanism 1 of the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (perspective view) which shows the appearance of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf material take-out processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. A plan view (upper view) and a cross-sectional view (cross-sectional view taken along the line AA) (lower figure) of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf taking-out processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment. It is a figure (perspective view) which shows the appearance of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf material take-out processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view of the paper sheet storage container 100 of the paper leaf material take-out processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and is the figure which showed the rotation axis of the front panel part 106. It is a perspective view of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf material take-out processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and is the figure for demonstrating the rotation operation (opening and closing operation) of the front panel part 106. It is a figure for demonstrating the positional relationship of the hole of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf material take-out processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and is enlarged part of the cross-sectional view by line AA of FIG. Figure shown. It is a plan view (upper figure) and the appearance (perspective view) (lower figure) of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf storage processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and flows into a paper leaf storage container 100. The figure which showed the flow path of the air which performs. It is a figure (perspective view) which shows the appearance of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and is for demonstrating the placement of the paper leaf on the paper leaf placing table 103. Figure. It is sectional drawing of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment by line AA of FIG. Illustration to do. It is a top view of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf material take-out processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and is the figure for demonstrating the air flow path regulation. It is a figure which enlarged and showed a part of the plan view of the paper sheet storage container 100 of the paper leaf material take-out processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and the cross-sectional view by line AA of FIG. The figure for demonstrating the structure of the part 105a and the 2nd flap part 105b. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view showing a part of a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 6 of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf taking-out processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment, showing the first flap portion 105a and the first flap portion 105a. The figure for demonstrating the structure of the 2nd flap part 105b. It is an enlarged perspective view of a part of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf material take-out processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and is the figure for demonstrating the structure of the 1st flap part 105a and the 2nd flap part 105b. .. It is a figure (perspective view) which shows the appearance of the front panel part 106 of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The flowchart of the process executed by the paper sheet take-out processing system 1000. The flowchart of the process executed by the paper sheet take-out processing system 1000. It is a perspective view of the paper leaf storage container 100, and is the figure for demonstrating the operation when the bundle of paper leaves G_sep_cards is inserted. It is an enlarged view which showed the part of the cross-sectional view by line AA of FIG. 6 of a paper leaf storage container 100, and is the figure for demonstrating the operation when the bundle of paper leaves G_sep_cards is inserted. It is an enlarged view which showed the part of the cross-sectional view by line AA of FIG. 6 of a paper leaf storage container 100, and is the figure for demonstrating the operation when the bundle of paper leaves G_sep_cards is inserted. The figure which shows the appearance of the paper leaf storage container 100 in the state which the bundle of paper leaves G_sep_cards is inserted. The figure which shows the appearance of the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 which contains the paper leaf storage container 100 in the state which the bundle of paper leaves G_sep_cards is inserted. It is a figure which shows typically the 1st adsorption part 11a and 2nd adsorption part 11b of the suction mechanism 1, and the bundle of paper leaves placed on the paper leaf placing table 103 of the paper leaf storage container 100. , The figure for demonstrating the paper leaf take-out process. It is a figure which shows typically the 1st adsorption part 11a and 2nd adsorption part 11b of the suction mechanism 1, and the bundle of paper leaves placed on the paper leaf placing table 103 of the paper leaf storage container 100. , The figure for demonstrating the paper leaf take-out process. It is a figure which shows typically the 1st adsorption part 11a and 2nd adsorption part 11b of the suction mechanism 1, and the bundle of paper leaves placed on the paper leaf placing table 103 of the paper leaf storage container 100. , The figure for demonstrating the paper leaf take-out process. It is a figure which shows typically the 1st adsorption part 11a and 2nd adsorption part 11b of the suction mechanism 1, and the bundle of paper leaves placed on the paper leaf placing table 103 of the paper leaf storage container 100. , The figure for demonstrating the paper leaf take-out process. It is a figure which shows typically the 1st adsorption part 11a and 2nd adsorption part 11b of the suction mechanism 1, and the bundle of paper leaves placed on the paper leaf placing table 103 of the paper leaf storage container 100. , The figure for demonstrating the paper leaf take-out process. It is a figure which shows typically the 1st adsorption part 11a and 2nd adsorption part 11b of the suction mechanism 1, and the bundle of paper leaves placed on the paper leaf placing table 103 of the paper leaf storage container 100. , The figure for demonstrating the paper leaf take-out process. It is a figure which shows typically the 1st adsorption part 11a and 2nd adsorption part 11b of the suction mechanism 1, and the bundle of paper leaves placed on the paper leaf placing table 103 of the paper leaf storage container 100. , The figure for demonstrating the paper leaf take-out process. It is a figure which showed the plan view (upper figure) of the paper leaf storage container 100 and a part of the cross-sectional view of the paper leaf storage container 100 by line AA of FIG. 6 in an enlarged manner. Illustration for explaining. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view showing a part of a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 6 of the paper leaf storage container 100, and is a diagram for explaining a paper leaf take-out process. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view showing a part of a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 6 of the paper leaf storage container 100, and is a diagram for explaining a paper leaf take-out process. It is a perspective view of the paper leaf storage container 100, and is a figure for demonstrating the fixing members Dev_fixA and Dev_fixB for stably fixing a pipe for allowing air to flow into the inside of the paper leaf storage container 100. The figure which shows the appearance of the paper leaf storage container 100A (perspective view). The figure which shows an example of the arrangement of the paper leaf storage container 100 and the paper leaf storage container 100A. The figure for demonstrating a banknote bundle, a separator card, a batch, and a group of batches.

[First Embodiment]
The first embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.

<1.1: Configuration of paper leaf removal processing system>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the adsorption mechanism 1 and the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the adsorption mechanism 1 of the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram (perspective view) showing the appearance of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf storage processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a plan view (upper view) and a cross-sectional view (cross-sectional view taken along lines AA) (lower figure) of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf taking-out processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram (perspective view) showing the appearance of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf storage processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf removal processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment, and is a view showing the rotation axis of the front panel portion 106.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf removal processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment, and is a diagram for explaining the rotation operation (opening / closing operation) of the front panel portion 106.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the positional relationship of the holes of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf removal processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment, and is one of the cross-sectional views taken along the line AA of FIG. It is the figure which showed the part enlarged.

FIG. 11 is a plan view (upper view) and an external view (perspective view) (lower figure) of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf storage processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment, and is a paper leaf storage. It is a figure which showed typically the flow path of the air flowing into a container 100.

FIG. 12 is a view (perspective view) showing the appearance of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf removal processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment, and the paper leaves are placed on the paper leaf placing table 103. It is a figure for demonstrating.

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 6 of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf removal processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment, and is a cross-sectional view of the paper leaves on the paper leaf placing table 103. It is a figure for demonstrating the placement.

FIG. 14 is a plan view of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf removal processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment, and is a diagram for explaining the air flow path regulation.

FIG. 15 is an enlarged view of a plan view of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf removal processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment and a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. , Is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b.

FIG. 16 is an enlarged view showing a part of the cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 6 of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf taking-out processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the flap part 105a and the 2nd flap part 105b.

FIG. 17 is an enlarged perspective view of a part of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf removal processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment, and describes the configurations of the first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b. It is a figure for doing.

FIG. 18 is a view (perspective view) showing the appearance of the front panel portion 106 of the paper leaf storage container 100 of the paper leaf removal processing system 1000 according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 18, the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis are set.

The paper sheet take-out processing system 1000 is used, for example, in a banknote processing system to create a batch (banknote bundle group) by collecting (stacking) banknote bundles collected from a plurality of cash boxes. For example, it is used when performing a process of taking out paper notes one by one from the paper banknote storage container 100 containing the separator cards (for example, the separator cards Sep_card1 to Sep_cardN in FIG. 39).

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 includes a suction mechanism 1 for sucking and taking out paper leaves, a moving mechanism Rbt1 for moving the suction mechanism 1, and a suction pump. It includes a Pump 1, a suction mechanism 1, a pressure detection unit 2, a data reading unit L_scan1, an air delivery pump Pump 2, a control unit CPU 1, a communication interface IF 1, and a paper leaf storage container 100.

The suction pump Pump1 is a pump that is connected to the suction mechanism 1 (for example, via a tube) and performs suction. Further, the suction pump Pump 1 is connected to the pressure detection unit 2. Further, the suction pump Pump1 is connected to the control unit CPU1 and operates according to a command from the control unit CPU1.

The adsorption mechanism 1 is a mechanism for adsorbing paper sheets and the like. As shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 4, the suction mechanism 1 is a first for holding the first suction part 11a, the second suction part 11b, the first suction part 11a, and the second suction part 11b. A flat plate member plt1 and a second flat plate member plt2 are provided.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first suction portion 11a includes a tube connecting portion 11a1, a connecting portion 11a2, and a bellows type pad portion 11a3. The first suction unit 11a has a hollow structure, and is connected to, for example, a suction pump Pump1 via a tube, and is sucked by the suction pump Pump1, for example, for sucking paper sheets or the like. It is a member.

The tube connecting portion 11a1 is a member having a hollow structure, and is a member for connecting a tube for connecting to the suction pump Pump1. The first suction portion 11a is connected to the suction pump Pump1 via a tube connected to the tube connection portion 11a1.

The connecting portion 11a2 is a member having a hollow structure, and is a member that connects the tube connecting portion 11a1 and the bellows type pad portion 11a3. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the connecting portion 11a2 is installed so as to penetrate through the hole provided in the first flat plate member plt1, and is further screwed with two screws so as to sandwich the first flat plate member plt1. By doing so, it is fixed to the first flat plate member plt1.

The bellows type pad portion 11a3 is a member having a hollow structure and is connected to the connecting portion 11a2. The bellows type pad portion 11a3 has a bellows structure and is formed to be stretchable.

The second suction portion 11b has the same structure as the first suction portion 11a, and includes a tube connection portion 11b1, a connection portion 11b2, and a bellows type pad portion 11b3 as shown in FIG. The second suction portion 11b has a hollow structure, and is connected to, for example, a suction pump Pump1 via a tube, and is sucked by the suction pump Pump1, for example, for sucking paper sheets or the like. It is a member.

The tube connecting portion 11b1 is a member having a hollow structure, and is a member for connecting a tube for connecting to the suction pump Pump1. The second suction portion 11b is connected to the suction pump Pump1 via a tube connected to the tube connection portion 11b1.

The connecting portion 11b2 is a member having a hollow structure, and is a member that connects the tube connecting portion 11b1 and the bellows type pad portion 11b3. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the connecting portion 11b2 is installed so as to penetrate through the hole provided in the first flat plate member plt1, and further screwed with two screws so as to sandwich the first flat plate member plt1. By doing so, it is fixed to the first flat plate member plt1.

The bellows type pad portion 11b3 is a member having a hollow structure and is connected to the connecting portion 11b2. The bellows type pad portion 11b3 has a bellows structure and is formed to be stretchable.

The first flat plate member plt1 is a member for fixing the first suction portion 11a and the second suction portion 11b, and the first suction portion 11a and the second suction portion 11b are penetrated and fixed by screwing. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the first flat plate member plt1 is connected to the second flat plate member plt2 by the spacers sp1 and sp2.

As shown in FIG. 3, the second flat plate member plt2 is connected to the suction mechanism moving rotation shaft rot_ax1_Rbt1 of the moving mechanism Rbt1 via the connecting member bx1. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, positioning members gd1 and gd2 are connected to the second flat plate member plt2. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the first flat plate member plt1 is connected to the second flat plate member plt2 via the spacers sp1 and sp2. As a result, the suction mechanism 1 can be moved in the vertical direction (z-axis direction) by moving the rotation axis rot_ax1_Rbt1 for moving the suction mechanism of the movement mechanism Rbt1 in the vertical direction Dir1_up_down (z-axis direction) shown in FIG. .. Further, by rotating the suction mechanism moving rotation shaft rot_ax1_Rbt1 of the moving mechanism Rbt1 in the rotation direction Dir1_rot (rotation direction with the suction mechanism moving rotation shaft rot_ax1_Rbt1 as the rotation axis), the suction mechanism 1 is rotated in the rotation direction Dir1_rot. Can be rotated around.

The movement mechanism Rbt1 is a mechanism for moving the suction mechanism 1 to a predetermined position, and is realized by using, for example, an articulated robot arm or the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the moving mechanism Rbt1 is connected to the control unit CPU1 and moves the suction mechanism 1 to a predetermined position based on the command of the control unit CPU1.

The pressure detection unit 2 is a space for suction by the suction pump Pump1 (a suction pump Pump1, a tube connecting the suction pump Pump1 with the first suction part 11a and the second suction part 11b, and a first suction part. The pressure of the space formed by the hollow structure portion of the 11a and the second suction portion 11b) is detected. Further, the pressure detection unit 2 transmits data regarding the detected pressure to the control unit CPU1.

The data reading unit L_scan1 is a device for reading a barcode or the like printed on a sheet of paper (for example, a separator card), and is realized by, for example, a laser scanner type scanner device. The data reading unit L_scan1 is connected to the control unit CPU1 and operates according to a command from the control unit CPU1.

The air delivery pump Pump2 is a pump that is connected to the paper leaf storage container 100 (for example, via a tube) and performs air delivery. Further, the air pump 2 is connected to the control unit CPU1 and operates according to a command from the control unit CPU1.

The control unit CPU 1 is a functional unit for controlling each functional unit of the paper sheet retrieval processing system 1000, and is realized by using, for example, a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, or the like. Further, the control unit CPU 1 is connected to the communication interface IF, and can perform data communication with the outside via the communication interface IF.

The communication interface IF1 is an interface for performing data communication with the outside of the paper leaf extraction processing system 1000. The communication interface IF1 is connected to the control unit CPU1 and transmits data from the control unit CPU1 to the outside and / or transmits data received from the outside to the control unit CPU1.

As shown in FIG. 5, the paper leaf storage container 100 includes a bottom portion 101, a side wall portion 102, a paper leaf storage table 103, a first flow path regulating portion 104a (flow path regulating member), and a second flow. It includes a road regulating portion 104b (flow path regulating member), a first flap portion 105a (pinching member), a second flap portion 105b (pinching member), and a front panel portion 106 that is openably and closably installed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the paper leaf storage container 100 includes an elastic member Spr1 arranged between the bottom 101 and the paper leaf mounting table 103.

The bottom portion 101 is, for example, a rectangular flat plate-shaped member, which enables the paper leaf storage container 100 to be installed on a flat floor or a desk, and is a member for supporting the side wall portion 102. Further, the bottom portion 101 is a member for supporting the elastic member Spr1 on the upper surface thereof. The bottom portion 101, together with the side wall portion 102 and the front panel portion 106 (front panel portion 106 in the closed state), secures a space for storing the paper leaves in a state of being placed on the paper leaf placing table 103.

The side wall portion 102 is composed of, for example, a rectangular flat plate-shaped member. The side wall portion 102 includes a first side wall portion 102a, a second side wall portion 102b, and a third side wall portion 102c. As shown in FIG. 5, the side wall portion 102 (the first side wall portion 102a, the second side wall portion 102b, and the third side wall portion 102c) is located in the peripheral portion of the bottom portion 101 in the vertical direction (the z-axis positive direction in FIG. 5). ) Is installed so as to extend. As a result, the side wall portion 102, together with the bottom portion 101 and the front panel portion 106 (front panel portion 106 in the closed state), secures a space for storing the paper leaves in a state of being placed on the paper leaf placing table 103. As shown in FIG. 8, the first side wall portion 102a has a rotation shaft support portion 102a1 for supporting the rotation shaft rot_ax_106 for rotating and opening and closing the front panel portion 106, and the second side wall portion 102a. The 102b has a rotary shaft support portion 102b1 that supports a rotary shaft rot_ax_106 for rotating and opening and closing the front panel portion 106. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, the front panel portion 106 can be rotatably installed around the rotation axis rot_ax_106, and the front panel can be rotatably installed. When the front panel portion 106 is closed, the front panel portion 106 can be maintained in the closed state by a predetermined locking mechanism. For example, a state in which a magnet and a metal plate provided at corresponding positions of the side wall portion 102 and the front panel portion 106 are attracted to each other and the front panel is in contact with the side wall portion 102 (a state in which the metal plate is attracted to the magnet). ) Is maintained to close the front panel portion 106.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 7, the side wall portion 102 is provided with a hole for allowing air to flow from the outside to the inside of the paper leaf storage container 100 in the vicinity of the upper part. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7, the second side wall portion 102b has three holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b) and Hole3 (102b) in the vicinity of the upper portion thereof. The third side wall portion 102c has one hole Hole1 (102c) in the vicinity of the upper portion thereof.

As shown in FIG. 10, each of the three holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b), and Hole3 (102b) has a cylindrical shape, and the height of the central axis thereof, that is, the z coordinate value. The z_center is formed on the second side wall portion 102b so as to be substantially the same. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the positions of the central axes (z coordinate value z_center) of the three holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b), and Hole3 (102b) are set on the paper leaf mounting table 103. It is formed so as to be substantially the same (substantially the same height) as the position of the upper surface of the paper leaf resting table 103 in the state where the class is not placed.

Further, the hole Hole1 (102c) has a cylindrical shape, and the height of the central axis thereof (z coordinate value z_center) is abbreviated as holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b) and Hole3 (102b). The cross section having the same height (substantially the same z-coordinate value) and orthogonal to the central axis has substantially the same shape as the cross section orthogonal to the central axis of the holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b) and Hole3 (102b). As described above, it is formed on the third side wall portion 102c. The position of the central axis (z coordinate value z_center) of the hole Hole1 (102c) is the position of the upper surface of the paper leaf mounting table 103 in a state where the paper leaves are not placed on the paper leaf placing table 103. It is formed so as to be substantially the same as (almost the same height).

The position of the upper surface (z coordinate value) of the second flow path regulation unit 104b and the position of the upper surface of the first flow path regulation unit 104a in a state where the paper leaves are not placed on the paper leaf placement table 103 (z coordinate value). The first flow path regulation unit 104a and the second flow path regulation unit 104b are installed on the paper sheet placing table 103 so as to be substantially the same as the z coordinate value).

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, air (for example, air flow) is applied to the holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b), Hole3 (102b), and Hole1 (102c) of the side wall portion 102. A pipe for flowing into the inside of the storage container 100 (for example, pipes Pipe1 to Pipe4 in FIG. 11) is connected. Then, air from the pipe (for example, pipes Pipe1 to Pipe4 in FIG. 11) passes through the holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b), Hole3 (102b), and Hole1 (102c) of the side wall portion 102. It flows into the inside of the paper leaf storage container 100. The pipes (for example, pipes Pipe1 to Pipe4 in FIG. 11) for flowing into the paper leaf storage container 100 are branched by branching the pipe Pipe0 by the distributor Pdist1 as shown in FIG. 11, for example. The pipes Pipe1 to Pipe4 may be connected to the holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b), Hole3 (102b), and Hole1 (102c) of the side wall portion 102, respectively. Then, the pipe Pipe0 may be connected to the air delivery pump Pump2, and air may be supplied to the pipe Pipe0 from the air delivery pump Pump2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the first side wall portion 102a has rotary shaft support portions 102a2 and 102a3 for supporting the rotary shaft rot_ax_105a for rotatably supporting the first flap portion 105a. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the second side wall portion 102b has rotary shaft support portions 102b2 and 102b3 for supporting the rotary shaft rot_ax_105a for rotatably supporting the first flap portion 105a. ..

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, for example, the paper leaf placing table 103 is a table on which paper leaves (for example, a separator card) are placed in a flat stacking state (a state in which the paper leaves are spread out). The paper leaf placement table 103 has a shape substantially the same as or similar to the paper leaf to be placed so that the paper leaves can be placed in a flat stacking state, and the size of the paper leaves is substantially the same as or similar to that of the paper leaves. Approximately the same as or larger than the paper leaf. The paper leaf placing table 103 is arranged in the space secured by the bottom portion 101, the side wall portion 102, and the front panel portion 106 (front panel portion 106 in the closed state). The lower surface of the paper leaf placing table 103 is connected to the other end of the elastic member Spr1 having one end installed on the bottom 101, as shown in the lower figure of FIG. The paper leaf mounting table 103 is urged upward (in the z-axis positive direction) by the elastic member Spr1, so that the paper leaf mounting table 103 is an object placed on the paper leaf mounting table 103 (for example, paper). The leaves) can be sandwiched together with the first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b (see, for example, FIGS. 12 and 13).

Further, on the paper leaf placing table 103, as shown in FIG. 14, the first flow path regulating section 104a and the second flow path regulating section 104b are installed on the surface on the side on which the paper leaf is placed. There is.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 14, the first flow path regulating portion 104a is an elongated flat plate-shaped member, and is installed on the upper surface of the paper leaf placing table 103. The first flow path regulating portion 104a flows into the inside of the paper leaf storage container 100 from the outside by the holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b), Hole3 (102b), and Hole1 (102c) of the side wall portion 102. It is a member for regulating the direction of the flow of air (for example, air flow).

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 14, the second flow path regulating portion 104b is an elongated flat plate-shaped member, and is installed on the upper surface of the paper leaf placing table 103. The second flow path regulating portion 104b flows into the inside of the paper leaf storage container 100 from the outside by the holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b), Hole3 (102b), and Hole1 (102c) of the side wall portion 102. It is a member for regulating the direction of the flow of air (for example, air flow).

In addition, when air flows into the inside of the paper leaf storage container 100 from the outside, the first flow path regulation unit 104a and the second flow path regulation unit 104b flow to the vicinity of the center of the upper surface of the paper leaf mounting table 103. It is preferable to arrange it in a position where the number of sheets increases. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, when the holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b), Hole3 (102b), and Hole1 (102c) of the side wall portion 102 are arranged, the first flow path regulating portion 104a It is preferable that the first flow path restricting portion 104a is installed so that the position is closer to the front panel portion 106 than the position of the hole Hole1 (102b) in the x-axis direction. Further, in the above case, the second flow path regulating portion 104b is set so that the position of the second flow path regulating portion 104b is closer to the first side wall portion 102a than the position of the hole Hole 1 (102c) in the y-axis direction. It is preferable to be installed.

By arranging the first flow path regulation unit 104a and the second flow path regulation unit 104b in this way, the number of paper leaves mounted on the paper leaf mounting table 103 is one to several remaining. Even at any time, the paper leaves can be reliably taken out one by one from the paper leaf storage container 100. When the number of paper leaves placed on the paper leaf placing table 103 is one to several, the flow rate of air flowing into the paper leaf storage container 100 is the first flow path regulation unit. Due to the 104a and the second flow path regulating unit 104b, the number increases near the center of the lower surface of the remaining one to several sheets of paper leaves placed on the paper leaf placing table 103. For this reason, the vicinity of the center of the remaining one to several sheets of paper leaves placed on the paper leaf placing table 103 is lifted.

Then, in this state, for example, the adsorption mechanism 1 makes it possible to adsorb the paper leaves and take them out one by one from the paper leaf storage container 100.

That is, in the paper leaf storage container 100, by arranging the first flow path regulation unit 104a and the second flow path regulation unit 104b as described above, the paper leaves placed on the paper leaf storage table 103. Even when there are only one to several sheets left, the paper leaves can be reliably taken out one by one.

As shown in FIG. 15, the first flap portion 105a has a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view, and is arranged along the inner wall of the first side wall portion 102a at the upper end portion of the first side wall portion 102a. Will be done. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the first flap portion 105a is rotatably installed around the rotary shaft rot_ax_105a supported by the rotary shaft support portions 102a2 and 102a3 of the first side wall portion 102a. For example, a spiral spring (not shown) is installed in the first flap portion 105a or the rotary shaft rot_ax_105a, and when a force is applied to the rotation direction DirA of FIG. 16 by the spiral spring, the force is repelled. An elastic force is generated in the direction (the direction opposite to the rotation direction DirA). As a result, the first flap portion 105a returns to the state B1 in FIG. 16 when the force is applied to the rotation direction DirA and then the force is released. As shown in FIG. 16, the surface 105a_s1 of the first flap portion 105a abuts on the surface 102a_s1 of the first side wall portion 102a, so that the first flap portion 105a rotates (rotation due to the elastic force of the spiral spring). The movement) is regulated, and the first flap portion 105a is maintained in the state B1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the first flap portion 105a has a locking protrusion 1051a for locking the first flap portion 105a so as not to rotate in a state where the front panel portion 106 is closed. There is.

As shown in FIG. 15, the second flap portion 105b has a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view, and is arranged along the inner wall of the second side wall portion 102b at the upper end portion of the second side wall portion 102b. Will be done. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the second flap portion 105b is rotatably installed around the rotary shaft rot_ax_105b supported by the rotary shaft support portions 102b2 and 102b3 of the second side wall portion 102b. For example, a spiral spring (not shown) is installed in the second flap portion 105b or the rotary shaft rot_ax_105b, and when a force is applied to the rotation direction DirB of FIG. 16 by the spiral spring, the force is repelled. An elastic force is generated in the direction (the direction opposite to the rotation direction DirB). As a result, the second flap portion 105b returns to the state B1 in FIG. 16 when the force is applied to the rotation direction DirB and then the force is released. As shown in FIG. 16, the surface 105b_s1 of the second flap portion 105b comes into contact with the surface 102b_s1 of the second side wall portion 102b, so that the second flap portion 105b rotates (rotation due to the elastic force of the spiral spring). The movement) is regulated, and the second flap portion 105b is maintained in the state B1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the second flap portion 105b has a locking protrusion 1051b for locking the second flap portion 105b so as not to rotate in a state where the front panel portion 106 is closed. There is.

As shown in FIG. 18, the front panel portion 106 does not rotate the first flap portion 105a when the rotating shaft holding portion 1062 for installing the front panel portion 106 in a state of penetrating the rotating shaft and the front panel portion 106 are closed. The locking recess 1061a for locking is provided, and the locking recess 1061b for locking the second flap portion 105b so as not to rotate when the front panel portion 106 is closed.

The locking recess 1061a is provided at a position where the locking protrusion 1051a of the first flap portion 105a is accommodated in a state where the front panel portion 106 is closed.

The locking recess 1061b is provided at a position where the locking protrusion 1051b of the second flap portion 105b is accommodated in a state where the front panel portion 106 is closed.

The elastic member fixing portion 107 is installed on the bottom portion 101 and is a member for supporting the elastic member Spr1 on the upper surface thereof.

The elastic member Spr1 is arranged between the upper surface of the bottom 101 and the lower surface of the paper leaf mounting table 103, and is a member for urging the paper leaf mounting table 103 upward (in the positive direction of the z-axis). The elastic member Spr1 is realized by, for example, a spring. The elastic member Spr1 may be a member other than a spring as long as it generates an elastic force.

<1.2: Operation of paper leaf removal processing system>
The operation of the paper leaf ejecting processing system 1000 configured as described above will be described with reference to the drawings.

19 and 20 are flowcharts of the processing executed by the paper leaf ejecting processing system 1000.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the paper leaf storage container 100, and is a diagram for explaining an operation when a bundle of paper leaves G_sep_cards is inserted.

22 and 23 are enlarged views of a part of the cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 6 of the paper leaf storage container 100, and show an operation when inserting a bundle of paper leaves G_sep_cards. It is a figure for demonstrating.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the appearance of the paper leaf storage container 100 in a state where a bundle of paper leaves G_sep_cards is inserted.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the appearance of the paper leaf removal processing system 1000 including the paper leaf storage container 100 in a state where the bundle of paper leaves G_sep_cards is inserted.

26 to 32 schematically show a first suction portion 11a and a second suction portion 11b of the suction mechanism 1 and a bundle of paper leaves placed on the paper leaf placement table 103 of the paper leaf storage container 100. It is a figure which was shown, and is the figure for demonstrating the paper leaf take-out process.

FIG. 33 is a plan view (upper figure) of the paper leaf storage container 100 and an enlarged view of a part of the cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 6 of the paper leaf storage container 100. It is a figure for demonstrating the leaf removal process.

34 and 35 are enlarged views of a part of the cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 6 of the paper leaf storage container 100, and are views for explaining the paper leaf take-out and insertion process. be.

Below, the operation of the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 19 and 20.

(Step S1):
In step S1, the process of inserting the paper leaves (bundle of paper leaves) into the paper leaf storage container 100 is executed.

First, in the paper leaf storage container 100, the front panel portion 106 is rotated in the direction opposite to the arrow shown in FIG. 9, for example, so that the front panel portion 106 is opened. In this state, the locking protrusion 1051a of the first flap portion 105a and the locking protrusion 1051b of the second flap portion 105b are in an open state, and as a result, the first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b. Is a state (unlocked state) capable of rotating around the rotation axes rot_ax_105a and rot_ax_105b, respectively.

In this state (unlocked state), the paper leaves are inserted into the paper leaf storage container 100 and stored in the paper leaf storage container 100. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, a bundle of paper leaves (paper leaf group G_sep_cards) is formed in a state where the front panel portion 106 is opened and the first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b can rotate. From above, the first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b are pressed against the first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b to rotate the first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b downward to form a bundle of paper leaves (paper leaf group G_sep_cards). It is placed on the paper leaf placing table 103. This situation is shown in FIGS. 22 and 23.

As shown in FIG. 22, when the paper leaf group G_sep_cards is lowered downward from above the non-locked paper leaf storage container 100 (state C1 in FIG. 22), the end of the paper leaf at the bottom becomes the first. The first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b are brought into contact with the first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b, and the first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b are rotated in the directions of the rotation directions DirA and DirB in FIG. 22, respectively. Rotate around rot_ax_105a and rot_ax_105b (state C2 in FIG. 22). Further, by lowering the paper leaf group G_sep_cards, the paper leaf group G_sep_cards can be placed on the paper leaf placing table 103 (state C3 in FIG. 22). It should be noted that the lower surface of the paper leaves at the final portion of the paper leaf group G_sep_cards is the same as the upper surface of the first flow path regulation unit 104a and the second flow path regulation unit 104b having substantially the same height (approximately the same z-coordinate value). The paper leaf group G_sep_cards are placed in contact with each other in a state of being substantially parallel to the upper surface of the paper leaf placing table 103.

When the force applied from the final lower surface of the paper leaf group G_sep_cards is released, the first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b are installed on the first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b. Due to the elastic force of the spring, the first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b rotate in the directions DirA'and DirB'shown in FIG. 23 (state C4 in FIG. 23).

Then, the upper surface of the uppermost paper leaf of the paper leaf group G_sep_cards comes into contact with the lower surface of the first flap portion 105a and the lower surface of the second flap portion 105b, and the lowermost surface of the paper leaf group G_sep_cards The lower surface is urged upward by the elastic member Spr1 via the paper leaf placing table 103, the first flow path regulating section 104a, and the second flow path regulating section 104b. As a result, the paper leaf group G_sep_cards is maintained in a state of being sandwiched between the lower surface of the first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b and the paper leaf placing table 103 (states of FIGS. 21 and 23). C5).

Next, in the paper leaf storage container 100, in the state of the state C5 of FIGS. 21 and 23, the front panel portion 106 is rotated, for example, by the arrow shown in the right figure of FIGS. 5 and 21, and the front panel portion is formed. The 106 is closed. As a result, the locking protrusion 1051a of the first flap portion 105a and the locking protrusion 1051b of the second flap portion 105b are housed in the locking recesses 1061a and 1061b of the front panel portion 106, respectively, as a result. , The first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b are in a state (locked state) in which they cannot rotate around the rotation axes rot_ax_105a and rot_ax_105b, respectively (state C6 in FIG. 24). It is also possible to detect this locked state with a detection sensor (not shown). In this case, it is also possible to attach a detection sensor to the side of the front panel portion 6. This makes it possible to prevent the front panel portion 6 from being forgotten to be closed.

(Step S2):
In step S2, the air inflow process into the paper leaf storage container 100 is executed.

Specifically, the control unit CPU1 operates the air delivery pump Pump2, and the holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b), and Hole3 (from the air delivery pump Pump2 in the side wall portion 102 of the paper leaf storage container 100). Air is flowed into the paper leaf storage container 100 via 102b) and Hole1 (102c).

(Step S3):
In step S3, the control unit CPU1 instructs the suction pump Pump1 to start the suction operation. The suction pump Pump1 starts the suction operation according to the instruction (command) of the control unit CPU1.

(Step S4):
In step S4, the paper leaf removal process is executed.

(Step S401):
In step S401, the control unit CPU 1 transmits a control signal for moving the suction mechanism 1 to the moving mechanism Rbt1 above the place where the paper leaf storage container 100 is installed. The moving mechanism Rbt1 moves the suction mechanism 1 above the place where the paper leaf storage container 100 is installed according to a control signal (command) from the control unit CPU1. It is assumed that the control unit CPU 1 has information on the location where the paper leaf storage container 100 is installed. Further, as shown in FIG. 25, the suction mechanism 1 may be moved to a predetermined position based on the positional relationship between the positioning members gd1 and gd2 and the paper leaf storage container 100. In the case of FIG. 25, when the positioning members gd1 and gd2 are in contact with the first side wall portion 102a of the paper leaf storage container 100, the first suction portion 11a and the second suction portion 11b store the paper leaves. It is set so as to be above the position substantially at the center of the uppermost paper leaf stored in the container 100. By doing so, the movement control of the suction mechanism 1 is smoothly executed.

(Step S402):
In step S402, a process of lowering the suction mechanism 1 is executed. The control unit CPU1 has completed the movement process of step S401, and the first adsorption unit 11a and the second adsorption unit 11b are located at substantially the center of the uppermost paper leaf stored in the paper leaf storage container 100. When it recognizes that it is located above, it transmits a control signal for executing the process of lowering the suction mechanism 1 to the moving mechanism Rbt1.

The moving mechanism Rbt1 lowers the suction mechanism 1 according to a control signal (command) from the control unit CPU1 (state α1 in FIG. 26).

(Steps S403, S404):
In step S403, the control unit CPU 1 detects whether the suction mechanism 1 has descended to the predetermined position Pos_lowest, so that the vertical position (height (z coordinate value)) of the suction mechanism 1 is equal to or less than the predetermined value Pos_lowest. Determine if it is a value (height). (1) If the vertical position of the adsorption mechanism 1 is ≤ Pos_lowest, the process proceeds to step S404, and (2) if the vertical position of the adsorption mechanism 1 is not ≤ Pos_lowest, the process proceeds to step S405.

The vertical position (height (z coordinate value)) of the suction mechanism 1 is set to the upper end of the bellows portion of the bellows type pad portions 11a3 and 11b3 (the lower end portion of the connecting portion 11a2) (in FIGS. 4 and 32, at Pos_z). When specified by the indicated position (height (z coordinate value)), the value Pos_lowest is such that the bellows type pad portions 11a3 and 11b3 form the surface of the paper leaf at the top of the paper leaf storage container 100. The upper end of the bellows portion of the bellows type pad portions 11a3 and 11b3 (the lower end portion of the connecting portion 11a2) when the type is adsorbed in a flat state and the bellows portion is most contracted (FIG. 4, FIG. 32, at Pos_z). It is set to the indicated position (height (z coordinate value)) (see state α0 in FIG. 32). The above setting method of the value Pos_lowest is an example, and is not limited to this. The value Pos_lowest is set to, for example, the position of a predetermined portion (for example, a tip portion or a portion connected to the first flat plate member plt1) of the first suction portion 11a and the second suction portion 11b in the state α0 of FIG. Set to the height (z coordinate value) and connect to the position of the predetermined portion of the first suction portion 11a and the second suction portion 11b (the position of the target to be compared with the value Pos_Lowest (for example, the tip portion or the first flat plate member plt1). The portion)) may be set as the “vertical position of the suction mechanism 1”, and the determination process of the vertical position ≦ Pos_lowest of the suction mechanism 1 may be performed.

In step S404, the vertical position (height (z-axis coordinate value)) of the suction mechanism 1 is a value (height) equal to or less than a predetermined value Pos_lowest, and the suction mechanism 1 is lowered to an abnormally low position. It is determined that there is, and error processing is executed. For example, the control unit CPU 1 determines that the suction mechanism 1 has been subjected to an abnormal lowering process, and instructs the movement mechanism Rbt1 to perform movement control to raise the suction mechanism 1 and return it to a predetermined position. do. The moving mechanism Rbt1 raises the suction mechanism 1 and returns it to a predetermined position according to an instruction (command) from the control unit CPU1.

(Step S405, Step S406):
In step S405, a process of determining whether or not the pressure in the suction mechanism 1 is lower than the predetermined threshold value Th1 is performed.

Specifically, the pressure detection unit 2 is a space for suction by the suction pump Pump1 (a suction pump Pump1, a tube connecting the suction pump Pump1 with the first suction part 11a and the second suction part 11b, and a tube. , The pressure of the space formed by the hollow structure portions of the first suction portion 11a and the second suction portion 11b) is detected. Then, the pressure detection unit 2 transmits the detected pressure data to the control unit CPU1. Then, the control unit CPU 1 performs a determination process of whether or not the value of the pressure detected by the pressure detection unit 2 is lower than the predetermined threshold value Th1.

Then, when it is determined that the pressure in the adsorption mechanism 1 is not lower than the predetermined threshold value Th1, the process is returned to step S402 and the lowering process of the adsorption mechanism 1 is continued (state α2 in FIG. 27, FIG. 28 state α3 and 29 state α4). The threshold Th1 is set to the adsorption state based on the pressure when an object (for example, a piece of paper) is adsorbed by the adsorption mechanism 1 (adsorption state) and the pressure when it is not adsorbed (non-adsorption state). It may be set to a value sufficient to distinguish it from the non-adsorbed state.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the pressure in the adsorption mechanism 1 is lower than the predetermined threshold value Th1, the adsorption mechanism 1 is in a state of adsorbing the paper sheets, and as a result, in the adsorption mechanism 1. Since it can be determined that the pressure of the (state α5 in FIG. 30) has decreased, the control unit CPU1 causes the moving mechanism Rbt1 to stop the lowering process of the suction mechanism 1 and raise the suction mechanism 1. Instruct. The moving mechanism Rbt1 stops the lowering process of the suction mechanism 1 and performs the process of raising the suction mechanism 1 according to the instruction of the control unit CPU1 (step S406) (state α6 in FIG. 31).

(Step S407):
In step S407, the control unit CPU 1 instructs the data reading unit L_scan1 to read the barcode or the like printed on the surface of the paper sheets (for example, the separator card) adsorbed by the adsorption mechanism 1. .. The data reading unit L_scan1 reads a barcode or the like printed on the surface of paper sheets (for example, a separator card) adsorbed by the adsorption mechanism 1 according to an instruction from the control unit CPU1, and reads the read data into the control unit. Send to CPU1.

(Step S408):
In step S408, the control unit CPU1 determines whether or not the data read by the data reading unit L_scan1 is normal data. If it is determined that the data read by the data reading unit L_scan1 is not normal data, the process proceeds to step S409, while the data read by the data reading unit L_scan1 is determined to be normal data. If so, the process proceeds to step S410.

(Step S409):
In step S409, the reject process is executed. Since the data read by the data reading unit L_scan1 is not normal data and the paper leaves adsorbed by the adsorption mechanism 1 (for example, a separator card) are not legitimate, for example, the paper leaves are for disposal. Perform the process of moving to the box (disposal process). Specifically, the control unit CPU 1 instructs the moving mechanism Rbt1 to move the paper sheets (for example, the separator card) adsorbed by the adsorption mechanism 1 to, for example, a disposal box. The moving mechanism Rbt1 moves the paper sheets adsorbed by the adsorption mechanism 1 onto the disposal box according to the instruction from the control unit CPU1, then lowers the adsorption mechanism 1, and further adsorbs by the adsorption mechanism 1. (For example, by suspending the suction of air from the outside by the adsorption mechanism 1, the adsorption state of the adsorption mechanism 1 is released and the paper leaves are released). As a result, the paper leaves adsorbed by the adsorption mechanism 1 are put into the disposal box. When the reject process of step S409 is completed, the process proceeds to step S5, and when paper leaves remain in the paper leaf storage container 100 (“Yes” in step S5), the process of step S4 is executed. ..

(Steps S410, S411):
In step S410, the process of moving the paper leaves adsorbed by the adsorption mechanism 1 to a predetermined place is executed. Since the data read by the data reading unit L_scan1 is normal data and the paper notes adsorbed by the adsorption mechanism 1 (for example, a separator card) are legitimate, for example, the paper notes are cached. The process of charging the banknote bundle collected from the box into the transport device (transport device with a banknote bundle storage box) in which the banknote bundle is stored is executed.

Specifically, the control unit CPU 1 is for transporting, in which a bundle of banknotes collected from a cash box for paper sheets (for example, a separator card) adsorbed by the adsorption mechanism 1 with respect to the movement mechanism Rbt 1 is stored. Instruct to move to the device (transport device with a banknote bundle storage box). The moving mechanism Rbt1 moves the paper sheets adsorbed by the adsorption mechanism 1 onto the box (container) in which the bundle of bills of the transport device is stored according to the instruction from the control unit CPU1, and then the adsorption mechanism. 1 is lowered, and the paper sheets adsorbed by the adsorption mechanism 1 are released (for example, by temporarily stopping the suction of air from the outside by the adsorption mechanism 1), the adsorption state of the adsorption mechanism 1 And release the paper leaves) (step S411). As a result, the paper sheets adsorbed by the suction mechanism 1 are put into the transport device (transport device with a banknote bundle storage box). That is, in the transport device (transport device with a banknote bundle storage box), one sheet of paper (for example, a separator card) taken out from the paper leaf storage container 100 is placed on the banknote bundle collected from the cash box. Is placed (the state in which the batch Batch 1 in FIG. 39 is created).

Further, at this time, the control unit CPU 1 has information on the cash box in which the banknote bundle stored in the transport device (transport device with a banknote bundle storage box) is stored and the paper placed on the banknote bundle. Data associated with information for identifying leaves (for example, a separator card) (data read by the data reading unit L_scan1) is acquired, and the data is stored and managed. Then, the control unit CPU1 transmits the data (association data) to, for example, an automatic banknote counter (sorter) via the communication interface IF1. Then, the automatic banknote counter (sorter) uses the data in which the above information for specifying the cash box and the information for specifying the separator card are linked to the separator card (paper leaves taken out from the paper leaf storage container 100). It can be recognized that the banknote bundle partitioned by is a banknote bundle collected from the cash box associated with the separator card, and the total amount of money collected from the cash box can be obtained.

As described above, the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 executes the paper leaf take-out processing.

(Step S5):
In step S5, it is determined whether or not there are paper leaves remaining in the paper leaf storage container 100, and as a result of the determination, if there are paper leaves remaining in the paper leaf storage container 100, the process is stepped. Returning to S4, if there are no paper leaves remaining in the paper leaf storage container 100, the process proceeds to step S6.

In the process of determining whether or not there are paper leaves remaining in the paper leaf storage container 100, for example, the data reading unit L_scan1 causes a reading error, so that the paper leaves storage container 100 remains. It may be determined that there is no paper leaf, and a special bar code (indicating that there is no paper leaf on which the paper leaf is placed) is displayed on the paper leaf placement table 103 of the paper leaf storage container 100. A sticker with a bar code) printed on it is attached, and when the special bar code data is read by the data reading unit L_scan1, it is determined that there are no paper leaves remaining in the paper leaf storage container 100. You may do it.

(Step S6):
In step S6, the operation of the suction pump Pump1 is stopped.

(Step S7):
In step S7, the operation of the air delivery pump Pump2 is stopped, and the process of inflowing air into the paper leaf storage container 100 is stopped.

As described above, in the paper sheet take-out processing system 1000, the paper leaves stored in the paper leaf storage container 100 are taken out one by one from the paper leaf storage container 100, and collected for each cash box, for example. The process of putting the folded banknote bundle into the transport device on which it is placed is executed. The timing at which the suction pump Pump1 is started and / or stopped is not limited to the case of the flowchart of FIG. For example, the operation start and / or operation stop of the suction pump Pump1 may be executed during the paper leaf removal process (step S4). For example, the operation of the suction pump Pump1 may be started at an arbitrary timing before the step S403 is executed, and the operation of the suction pump Pump1 may be stopped at an arbitrary timing after the step S405.

Here, FIGS. 33 to 35 show details of the process of taking out the paper leaves stored in the paper leaf storage container 100 one by one from the paper leaf storage container 100 in the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000. It will be explained using.

After locking the paper leaf storage container 100, for example, from the air delivery pump Pump2, the pipes Pipe1 to Pipe4, and the holes Hole1 (102b) and Hole2 in the second side wall portion 102b of the paper leaf storage container 100 ( 102b), Hole3 (102b), and air (for example, an air flow) flowing into the inside of the paper leaf storage container 100 through the hole Hole1 (102c) of the third side wall portion 102c (FIG. 33, FIG. 34 state D1).

As shown in FIG. 14, the first flow path regulating section 104a and the second flow path regulating section 104b are mounted on the upper surface of the paper leaf placing table 103 when air is flowed into the paper leaf storage container 100 from the outside, as shown in FIG. It is arranged so that the flow rate to the vicinity of the center is large.

Further, the holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b), Hole3 (102b), and Hole1 (102c) formed in the side wall portion 102 have substantially the same height (z coordinate value z_center) of their central axes. It is formed so as to be substantially the same (approximately the same height) as the position of the upper surface of the paper leaf placing table 103 in a state where the paper leaves are not placed on the paper leaf placing table 103.

Therefore, in the paper leaf storage container 100, from the outside, the holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b), Hole3 (102b), and the third side wall portion 102c of the second side wall portion 102b of the paper leaf storage container 100 When air (for example, an air flow) is flowed into the inside of the paper leaf storage container 100 through the hole Hole 1 (102c), the vicinity of the center of the upper surface of the uppermost paper leaf of the paper leaf mounting table 103 is formed. Lift up.

Then, the suction mechanism 1 of the moving mechanism Rbt1 (for example, a robot arm or the like) sucks the paper leaves in a state where the vicinity of the center of the upper surface is lifted, and lifts the paper leaves in the sucked state to raise the paper. The topmost paper leaves can be easily taken out from the leaf storage container 100.

This will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35.

In the paper leaf storage container 100, from the outside, holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b), Hole3 (102b) in the second side wall portion 102b of the paper leaf storage container 100, and holes Hole1 in the third side wall portion 102c. When air (for example, an air flow) is introduced into the paper leaf storage container 100 via (102c), the holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b), Hole3 (102b), and Hole1 (102c) are introduced. ) Is substantially the same as the position (z coordinate value) of the uppermost paper leaves of the paper leaf group G_sep_cards placed on the paper leaf placing table 103. Air will be blown from the side (from the horizontal direction) to the paper leaves at the top of the paper leaf group G_sep_cards. As shown in FIG. 34, the paper leaf group G_sep_cards mounted on the paper leaf placing table 103 is sandwiched between the first flap portion 105a and the second flap portion 105b and the paper leaf placing table 103. Therefore, when air is blown from the side (horizontal direction) to the uppermost paper leaves of the paper leaf group G_sep_cards placed on the paper leaf placing table 103, the air that has entered the lower surface of the uppermost paper leaves. Are concentrated near the center, and the upper surface of the uppermost paper leaf is lifted upward (state D2 in FIG. 34).

Then, in this state, the adsorption mechanism 1 of the moving mechanism Rbt1 adsorbs the paper leaves in a state where the vicinity of the center of the upper surface is lifted, and the paper leaves are lifted upward in the adsorbed state to store the paper leaves. The topmost paper leaf can be easily taken out from the container 100 (state D3 in FIG. 34). Then, by inflowing air into the paper leaf storage container 100 as described above, the central portion of the paper leaves at the uppermost portion is lifted. Therefore, by treating the paper leaves as described above, the paper leaves can be removed. It is possible to take out one by one without fail.

Then, after the paper leaves at the top of the paper leaf mounting table 103 are taken out, the next paper leaf at the top becomes the top, and the position (z coordinate value (height)) of the paper leaves becomes the top. ) Is substantially the same as the height (z coordinate value) of the central axes of the holes Hole1 (102b), Hole2 (102b), Hole3 (102b), and Hole1 (102c) (state D1). .. Then, by performing the same treatment as above, the next paper leaf at the top can be reliably taken out. By repeating this operation, the paper leaves placed on the paper leaf placing table 103 can be reliably taken out one by one.

Then, as shown in FIG. 35, when the number of paper leaves placed on the paper leaf placing table 103 is the last one, the air flowing into the inside of the paper leaf storage container 100 is the same. The flow rate is increased near the center of the lower surface of the last paper sheet by the first flow path regulation unit 104a and the second flow path regulation unit 104b. Therefore, the last piece of paper leaves is also in a state where the vicinity of the center thereof is lifted (state D5).

Then, in this state, similarly to the above, the adsorption mechanism 1 of the moving mechanism Rbt1 adsorbs the last paper leaf in a state where the vicinity of the center of the upper surface is lifted, and the paper leaf is moved upward in the adsorbed state. By lifting it, the last sheet of paper can be reliably taken out from the paper leaf storage container 100.

As described above, in the paper leaf storage container 100, the position (height) of the paper leaves at the top of the paper leaves group placed on the paper leaf placing table 103 is substantially the same as the hole through which air flows. While the paper leaf mounting table 103 is urged upward by the elastic member Spr1 so as to be in the position (height) of the paper leaf placing table 103, the first flap portion 105a and the first flap portion 105a whose rotation is locked are the first. A group of paper leaves is sandwiched by the two flap portions 105b. Then, in this state, in the paper leaf storage container 100, air is blown from the side (horizontal direction) onto the paper leaves at the top of the paper leaf group placed on the paper leaf placing table 103. The upper part of the paper leaves can be in a state of being lifted near the center thereof, and the paper leaves near the uppermost part can be separated by air (creating a gap). Then, in this state, by adsorbing the vicinity of the center of the uppermost paper leaf and lifting the uppermost paper leaf upward, the uppermost paper leaf can be easily and surely removed from the paper leaf storage container 100. It can be taken out.

That is, in the paper leaf storage container 100, paper leaves (for example, a separator card) can be taken out one by one with high accuracy by a simple mechanism.

As described above, in the paper leaf storage processing system 1000, the paper leaf storage container 100 having a simple mechanism is used to accurately take out the paper leaves stored in the paper leaf storage container 100 one by one. Can be done. Further, in the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000, the paper leaf take-out processing can be performed by using the paper leaf material storage container 100 having a simple mechanism, so that it can be realized at low cost.

By executing the above processing in the paper sheet take-out processing system 1000, the paper leaf storage is stored on the banknote bundle collected from the cash box in the transport device (transport device with a banknote bundle storage box). The batch of FIG. 39 can be prepared with one sheet of paper (for example, a separator card) taken out from the container 100 placed therein. By repeatedly executing this and collecting (for example, stacking) the created batches with, for example, a storage device (not shown), the batch group shown in FIG. 39 can be created. Then, the created batch group (batch group Batch_G1 in FIG. 39) can be transported to an automatic banknote counter (sorter), and the automatic banknote counter (sorter) can efficiently execute automatic banknote counting processing for the batch group. .. That is, since the automatic banknote counter (sorter) receives the information of the cash box in which the banknote bundle of each batch is collected from the paper leaf ejecting processing system 1000, the bar code of the separator card at the beginning of each batch. By referring to the information on the separator card received from the paper leaf removal processing system 1000 and the information for identifying the cash box associated with the separator card, the banknote counting process for each batch (for each cash box) can be performed. It can be carried out.

[Other embodiments]
In the above embodiment, the case where one paper leaf storage container 100 is included in the paper leaf removal processing system 1000 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the paper leaf removal processing system 1000 includes paper leaves. Two or more types of storage containers 100 may be provided. In this case, the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000 can handle a plurality of types of paper leaves (for example, a separator card). Alternatively, the same type of paper leaves (separator card) is stored in a plurality of paper leaf storage containers, and the continuously stored paper leaves are taken out from one paper leaf storage container and stored. When the paper leaves are exhausted, the paper leaves continuously stored may be taken out from another paper leaf storage container. By doing so, even while the empty paper leaf storage container is being replenished, the paper leaf can be taken out from another paper leaf storage container, so that the paper leaf can be taken out. The paper leaf removal process of the system 1000 can be continuously performed without stopping.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the barcode is printed on the paper leaf has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other codes, numbers, codes, patterns, etc. are printed on the surface of the paper leaf. You may use the attached one. In this case, the data reading device that can acquire data from the display on the surface of the paper leaves may be replaced with the data reading unit L_scan1 to realize the paper leaf taking-out processing system 1000.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the suction mechanism is raised when the pressure in the suction mechanism becomes lower than the predetermined value Th1 (see step S405 in FIG. 20) has been described, but the present invention is limited to this. There is no such thing. For example, in the paper leaf take-out processing system 1000, the amount of decrease in pressure in the adsorption mechanism is set to a predetermined value (this "predetermined value" is set to a value that can distinguish the adsorption state and the non-adsorption state of the adsorption mechanism. When it becomes larger than the above), the lowering of the suction mechanism may be stopped and the suction mechanism may be raised.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the side wall portion 102 of the paper leaf storage container 100 is provided with four holes has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the side wall portion 102 of the paper leaf storage container 100 is provided. The number of holes (air inlets) may be other (or one). For example, in the paper leaf storage container 100, at least two of the first side wall portion 102a, the second side wall portion 102b, the third side wall portion 102c, and the front panel portion 106 (corresponding to four sides in a plan view). One or more holes may be provided (one or more holes may be provided in a member corresponding to at least two of the four sides in a plan view).

Further, the shape of the hole of the side wall portion 102 may be another shape (for example, a shape whose cross section orthogonal to the central axis is other than a circle (for example, a rectangle or an ellipse)).

Further, in the above embodiment, the position (height (z coordinate value)) of the hole in the side wall portion 102 is a height at which air can be blown from the side to the paper leaves at the top of the paper leaf placing table 103. The case where the height is substantially the same as that of the uppermost paper leaf of the paper leaf mounting table 103 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the position of the hole in the side wall portion 102 (the position of installation of the hole in the side wall portion 102). The height (z coordinate value)) is lower than the paper leaves at the top of the paper leaf placing table 103 (for example, the position of the central axis of the hole is lower than the paper leaves at the top of the paper leaf placing table 103). A hole may be provided in the side wall portion 102 so as to be at a low position).

Further, as shown in FIG. 36, in the paper leaf storage container 100, a tube for allowing air (for example, an air flow) to flow into the inside of the paper leaf storage container 100 (for example, pipes Pipe1 to Pipe4 in FIG. 36). The fixing members Dev_fixA and Dev_fixB may be installed to stably fix the above.

As shown in FIG. 36, the fixing member Dev_fixA (102b) is installed in the second side wall portion 102b, and guides the tips of the pipes Pipe1 to Pipe3 to the holes provided in the second side wall portion 102b. It is connected to a fixing member Dev_fixB (102b) for bundling the pipes Pipe1 to Pipe3.

The fixing member Dev_fixB (102b) is a member for bundling the pipes Pipe1 to Pipe3, and is connected to the fixing portion member Dev_fixA (102b).

As shown in FIG. 36, the fixing member Dev_fixA (102c) is installed in the third side wall portion 102c, guides the tip of the pipe Pipe 4 to the hole provided in the third side wall portion 102c, and guides the pipe Pipe 4 to the hole provided in the third side wall portion 102c. Is connected to a fixing member Dev_fixB (102c) for fixing the.

The fixing member Dev_fixB (102c) is a member for fixing the pipe Pipe4, and is connected to the fixing portion member Dev_fixA (102c).

By installing such fixing members Dev_fixA (102b), Dev_fixB (102b), Dev_fixA (102c), and Dev_fixB (102c) in the paper leaf storage container 100, air (for example, air flow) can be applied to the paper leaves. The pipe for flowing into the storage container 100 can be stably arranged.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the paper leaf storage container 100, as shown in FIG. 36, the hole, the first flow path regulating portion 104a (flow path regulating member), and the second flow path regulating section 104b (flow path regulation). The case where the member) is arranged has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the paper leaf storage container 100, the hole, the first flow path regulating portion 104a (flow path regulating member), and the second flow are used. The arrangement of the road restricting portion 104b (flow path restricting member) may be another arrangement.

FIG. 37 shows the appearance of the paper leaf storage container 100A in which the arrangement of the holes and the flow path restricting members is changed. As shown in FIG. 37, three holes are provided in the second side wall portion 102a, one hole is arranged in the third side wall portion 102c, and further, as shown in FIG. 37, the first flow path regulating portion 104a', The second flow path regulation unit 104b'may be arranged.

Further, the paper leaf storage container 100 and the paper leaf storage container 100A having different arrangements of the holes and the flow path restricting members are arranged as shown in FIG. 38, for example, and the paper leaf storage container 100 and the paper leaf storage container 100 are arranged. A system for taking out paper leaves from the paper leaf storage container 100A (paper leaf taking-out processing system) may be constructed. That is, in the paper leaf taking-out processing system 1000, a configuration including a paper leaf storage container 100 and a paper leaf storage container 100A in which the arrangement of holes and flow path restricting members are different from each other may be adopted. In this case, air may be supplied from the air delivery pump Pump2 to the paper leaf storage container 100 and the paper leaf storage container 100A, or the paper leaves may be supplied by the air delivery pump Pump2. Air may be supplied to the storage container 100, an air delivery pump different from the air delivery pump Pump2 may be added, and air may be supplied to the paper leaf storage container 100A by the added air delivery pump. ..

In FIG. 38, the paper leaf storage container 100, the paper leaf storage container 100A, and the disposal container Bx_reject are shown on the table TB1. In the disposal container Bx_reject, the paper leaves stored in the paper leaf storage container 100 and / or the paper leaf storage container 100A are, for example, irregularly used (for example, an irregular separator card). In some cases, it is a container for storing paper leaves for charging and disposing of the paper leaves taken out from the paper leaf storage container 100 and / or the paper leaf storage container 100A.

Further, in the above embodiment, there are expressions such as "substantially the same" and "substantially parallel", but these are controlled so as to be "same" or "parallel" as the target value (or design value). It is a concept that includes an error that occurs when the process is performed, a design error, an error that is determined by the resolution, and the like, and includes a range that is judged (recognized) to be "identical" or "parallel" by those skilled in the art.

Further, in the above embodiment, only the main members necessary for the above embodiment are simplified and shown among the constituent members. Therefore, any component not specified in the above embodiment may be provided. Further, in the above-described embodiment and drawings, the dimensions of each member do not necessarily faithfully represent the actual dimensions, the dimensional ratio, and the like. Therefore, the dimensions, the dimensional ratio, and the like can be changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

In the paper sheet extraction processing system 1000 described in the above embodiment, each block (each functional unit) may be individually integrated into one chip by a semiconductor device such as an LSI, or may be partially or wholly included. It may be chipped. Further, each block (each functional unit) of the paper leaf ejecting processing system 1000 described in the above embodiment may be realized by a semiconductor device such as a plurality of LSIs.

Although it is referred to as LSI here, it may be referred to as IC, system LSI, super LSI, or ultra LSI depending on the degree of integration.

Further, the method of making an integrated circuit is not limited to the LSI, and may be realized by a dedicated circuit or a general-purpose processor. An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) that can be programmed after the LSI is manufactured, or a reconfigurable processor that can reconfigure the connection and settings of the circuit cells inside the LSI may be used.

Further, a part or all of the processing of each functional block of each of the above embodiments may be realized by a program. A part or all of the processing of each functional block of each of the above embodiments is performed by the central processing unit (CPU) in the computer. Further, the program for performing each process is stored in a storage device such as a hard disk or a ROM, and is read and executed in the ROM or in the RAM.

Further, each process of the above embodiment may be realized by hardware, or may be realized by software (including the case where it is realized together with an OS (operating system), middleware, or a predetermined library). Further, it may be realized by mixed processing of software and hardware.

When each functional unit of the above embodiment is realized by software, for example, a predetermined hardware configuration (for example, CPU (may be GPU), ROM, RAM, input unit, output unit, communication unit, storage unit (for example). , HDD, SSD, etc.), hardware configuration in which an external media drive, etc. are connected by a bus Bus) may be used to realize each functional unit by software processing.

Further, when each functional unit of the above embodiment is realized by software, the software may be realized by using a single computer having the above hardware configuration, or by using a plurality of computers. It may be realized by distributed processing.

Further, the execution order of the processing methods in the above embodiment is not necessarily limited to the description of the above embodiment, and the execution order can be changed without departing from the gist of the invention. Further, in the processing method in the above embodiment, some steps may be executed in parallel with other steps as long as the gist of the invention is not deviated.

A computer program that causes a computer to execute the above-mentioned method, and a computer-readable recording medium that records the program are included in the scope of the present invention. Examples of computer-readable recording media include flexible disks, hard disks, CD-ROMs, MOs, DVDs, DVD-ROMs, DVD-RAMs, large-capacity DVDs, next-generation DVDs, and semiconductor memories.

The computer program is not limited to the one recorded on the recording medium, and may be transmitted via a telecommunication line, a wireless or wired communication line, a network represented by the Internet, or the like.

The specific configuration of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the invention.

1000 Paper leaf take-

out processing system

100, 100A Paper leaf storage container 101 Bottom 102 Side wall 103 Paper leaf mounting table 104a, 104a'First flow path regulation part (flow path regulation member)
104b, 104b'Second flow path regulation part (flow path regulation member)
1051a, 51b Lock protrusion (lock mechanism)
1061a, 61b Lock recess (lock mechanism)
Spr1 Elastic member 1 Suction mechanism 2 Pressure detector Pump Pump Air delivery pump

Claims

While blowing air from the side or the bottom of the spread paper sheets, the upper surface of the paper sheets is sucked by the adsorption mechanism to take out the paper sheets.
How to take out paper leaves.
The first step of blowing air from the side or the bottom of the paper leaves with the paper leaves spread and at least a part of the end sandwiched between them.
The second step of taking out the paper leaves by sucking the raised portion of the upper surface of the paper leaves by the suction mechanism by blowing air from the side of the paper leaves.
How to take out paper leaves.
In the second step, the adsorption mechanism is lowered from above the upper surface of the paper leaves, and after the paper leaves are adsorbed, the adsorption mechanism is raised to take out the paper leaves.
The method for taking out paper leaves according to claim 2.
When the pressure in the suction mechanism becomes lower than a predetermined value, or when the amount of decrease in the pressure in the suction mechanism becomes larger than a predetermined value, the lowering of the suction mechanism is stopped and the said. Raise the adsorption mechanism,
The method for taking out paper leaves according to claim 3.
In the second step, the tip of the suction mechanism is lowered only to a position higher than the upper surface of the paper sheets.
The method for taking out paper leaves according to claim 3 or 4.
It is a paper leaf removal processing system that performs processing to take out paper leaves.
A paper leaf storage container for storing paper leaves and
A pump that allows air to flow into the paper leaf storage container,
Adsorption mechanism and
Equipped with
The paper leaf storage container is
At the bottom,
A paper leaf stand for placing paper leaves and a paper leaf stand
An elastic member arranged between the bottom and the paper leaf resting table for urging the paper sheet placing table upward.
A holding member for holding the paper leaves to be placed on the paper leaf placing table together with the paper leaf placing table, and a holding member.
It is arranged so as to surround the paper leaf resting table, and is substantially the same height as the height at which the surface of the paper leaf at the uppermost end is located when the paper leaf is placed on the paper leaf placing table. A side wall with a hole for air to flow in from the outside in the vicinity,
Equipped with
The adsorption mechanism is
When air is flowing into the inside of the paper leaf storage container by the pump, the paper leaves are moved from the upper side to the lower side of the paper leaves placed on the paper leaf table, and the paper leaves are moved downward. After the kind is adsorbed, the paper leaves are taken out from the paper leaf storage container by moving upward.
Paper leaf removal processing system.
Further equipped with a pressure detector that detects the pressure inside the suction mechanism,
The adsorption mechanism is
When the pressure inside the suction mechanism becomes lower than a predetermined value by the pressure detecting unit, the paper leaves are taken out from the paper leaf storage container by moving upward.
The paper leaf take-out processing system according to claim 6.