Loan matching equipment
By designing automated cash disbursement equipment, which utilizes drive mechanisms and transfer boxes to achieve automatic allocation and packing of sealed currency, the problems of low efficiency, high cost, and security risks associated with manual cash disbursement in bank vaults have been solved, achieving efficient and low-cost automated cash disbursement.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GRG BANKING EQUIPMENT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
AI Technical Summary
In the current technology, the cash disbursement operation of bank vaults relies on manual labor, which has problems such as low efficiency, high cost, high labor intensity, and easy to cause counting errors and security risks.
A money dispensing device was designed, including a first support, multiple transfer boxes, a drive mechanism, a money box conveying device, and an output mechanism. It can automatically dispense and pack packaged currency. The drive mechanism drives the pusher inside the transfer box to rotate, thereby realizing the automatic dispensing and packing of packaged currency.
It enables automated cash matching of pre-packaged currency, reducing manual operations, improving efficiency, lowering costs and labor intensity, and reducing counting errors and security risks.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of financial equipment technology, and in particular to a loan disbursement device. Background Technology
[0002] During routine cash disbursement operations at bank vaults, pre-classified precious metals, bundles of banknotes (usually bundled into bunches of one hundred bills each, or ten bunches together), coin rolls (usually fifty coins per roll), and coin packets (usually ten rolls of coins per packet) are packed into cash boxes according to the needs of each bank branch. These boxes are then transported to the various bank branches. The cash disbursement of these pre-packaged coins is typically done manually, which not only results in low efficiency, high labor costs, and high labor intensity, but also increases the risk of human error such as counting errors and confusion of denominations, thus posing security risks and economic losses to vault operations. Summary of the Invention
[0003] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this application proposes a cash dispensing device capable of automatically dispensing packaged currency as needed.
[0004] The payment device according to an embodiment of this application includes: A first support frame, on which multiple storage areas are provided; Multiple hollow transfer boxes are set on the first support, and each transfer box corresponds to each storage area. The transfer box is equipped with a rotatable pusher. One end of the transfer box is the output end. The top and the output end of the transfer box are open structures. The pusher is spiral-shaped so that it forms multiple spiral gaps for placing the packaged currency. Multiple driving mechanisms are provided, each driving mechanism corresponding to each of the transfer boxes. The driving mechanism is used to drive the pusher to rotate so as to push the packaged currency placed in the spiral gap of the pusher. A cash box conveying device, used at least to convey cash boxes to a target location; An output mechanism is disposed on the first bracket and connected to the output end of each of the transfer boxes. The output mechanism is used to receive the packaged currency output by the transfer box and transfer the received packaged currency into the cash box. The feeding mechanism is used at least to supply cash boxes to the cash box conveying device.
[0005] The cash dispensing device according to the embodiments of this application has at least the following beneficial effects: When cash dispensing is needed, a cash box is supplied to the cash box conveying device through a feeding mechanism. Since multiple storage areas are provided on the first support, and each storage area is provided with a transfer box, the transfer box is used to hold packaged currency. Therefore, different types of packaged currency, such as precious metals, banknote bundles, coin rolls, and coin packets, can be temporarily stored. The transfer box in each storage area temporarily stores packaged currency of the same type and denomination. The interior of the transfer box is provided with a rotatable spiral pusher, and the packaged currency is placed... Within the spiral gap formed on the pusher component, any driving mechanism can drive the corresponding pusher component in the transfer box to rotate, pushing the packaged currency placed within the spiral gap of the pusher component. This allows for the selective, one-by-one pushing of the packaged currency from the transfer box to the output mechanism, enabling automatic distribution of the packaged currency. Specifically, after the cash box is transported to the target location by a cash box conveyor and the packaged currency is distributed, the output mechanism transfers the received packaged currency into the cash box, achieving automatic boxing. Based on this, the cash dispensing equipment of this application can automatically dispense packaged currency as needed, thereby reducing manual operation.
[0006] According to some embodiments of this application, the driving mechanism includes a drive motor and a transmission structure. The drive motor is disposed on the first bracket or on the transfer box, and the transmission structure is connected between the output shaft of the drive motor and the pusher, so that the drive motor can drive the pusher to rotate.
[0007] According to some embodiments of this application, the drive motor is mounted on the first bracket, the transmission structure includes a drive gear and a driven gear, the drive gear is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor, the driven gear is rotatably mounted on the end of the transfer box away from its own output end, one end of the pusher is connected to the driven gear, the driven gear meshes with the drive gear, and the transfer box is detachably mounted on the first bracket.
[0008] According to some embodiments of this application, a positioning structure is provided between the transfer box and the first bracket. The positioning structure is used to position the transfer box so that the driving gear can engage with and mesh with the corresponding driven gear. The positioning structure includes a positioning pin and a positioning hole. One of the positioning pin and the positioning hole is disposed on the first bracket, and the other of the positioning pin and the positioning hole is disposed on the transfer box.
[0009] According to some embodiments of this application, the transfer box is provided with an unlockable locking structure corresponding to the driven gear. The locking structure is used to restrict the rotation of the driven gear on the transfer box. The positioning pin is provided on the first bracket. The end of the transfer box away from its own output end is provided with a positioning part. The positioning hole is provided on the positioning part and passes through the positioning part in a vertical direction. The locking structure includes a first swing arm and a first elastic member. The first swing arm is rotatably provided at the end of the transfer box away from its own output end. The first swing arm is located above the positioning part. The first swing arm is provided with a protruding tooth that can be engaged in the tooth groove of the driven gear. The first elastic member is provided between the transfer box and the first swing arm. The first elastic member is used to drive the first swing arm to swing and engage the protruding tooth in the tooth groove of the driven gear. The positioning pin can drive the first swing arm to rotate and disengage the protruding tooth from the tooth groove of the driven gear after being inserted into the positioning hole.
[0010] According to some embodiments of this application, an unlockable locking structure is provided between the transfer box and the first bracket. The locking structure is used to restrict the transfer box from detaching from the first bracket. The locking structure includes a second swing arm, a second elastic member, and a first driving member disposed on the first bracket. The second swing arm is rotatably disposed on the first bracket. A first clearance opening is provided on the first bracket corresponding to the second swing arm. The second swing arm passes through the first clearance opening. One end of the second swing arm protrudes from the top of the first bracket. A locking part is provided at the end of the second swing arm protruding from the top of the first bracket. A locking hole or locking groove is provided on the transfer box for locking the locking part. The second elastic member is disposed between the first bracket and the second swing arm. The second elastic member is used to drive the second swing arm to swing and cause the locking part to lock into the locking hole or the locking groove. The first driving member is used to drive the second swing arm to swing and cause the locking part to disengage from the locking hole or the locking groove.
[0011] According to some embodiments of this application, the output mechanism includes a conveyor belt and a blocking structure capable of removing obstruction. The conveyor belt is used to convey packaged currency into the cash box. Baffles are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt along its width direction. The blocking structure is provided at the output end of the conveyor belt and is used to prevent the packaged currency from leaving the conveyor belt through the output end of the conveyor belt.
[0012] According to some embodiments of this application, the cash box conveying device conveys a cash box including a box body and a box lid. The top of the box body has an opening, and the box lid is hinged to the box body and used to close the opening. A protruding fixing buckle is provided on one side of the box body, and the fixing buckle has a hook hole for a padlock shank to pass through. A movable buckle is hinged to the corresponding side of the box lid, and the movable buckle has a buckle hole for the fixing buckle to pass through. The cash box conveying device includes: The second support is equipped with a packing station. A conveying mechanism is mounted on the second support and used to convey the boxes; the box-packing station is located on the conveying path of the conveying mechanism. An automatic box opening mechanism is mounted on the second bracket. The automatic box opening mechanism includes an unlocking component and a lid opening component. The unlocking component is used to drive the movable buckle to disengage from the fixed buckle, and the lid opening component is used to drive the box lid to rotate and open relative to the box body.
[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, the unlocking component includes a third bracket, a third driving member, a fourth driving member, and a toggle part. The third bracket is disposed on the second bracket and located on one side of the conveying mechanism. The third driving member is disposed on the second bracket and is used to drive the third bracket to move along the width direction of the conveying mechanism, the width direction of the conveying mechanism being perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism. The fourth driving member is disposed on the third bracket and is used to drive the toggle part to move in the vertical direction.
[0014] According to some embodiments of this application, the opening assembly includes a fourth bracket, a fifth driving member, a swing member, a sliding member, an adsorption structure, and an elastic reset member. The fourth bracket is disposed on the second bracket and located on the side of the conveying mechanism away from the third bracket. The swing member is hinged to the fourth bracket and can swing above the conveying mechanism. The fifth driving member is hinged to the second bracket and has a retractable output end. The output end of the fifth driving member is hinged to one end of the swing member and is used to drive the swing member to swing up and down relative to the fourth bracket. The sliding member is slidably disposed on the swing member and can slide along the length direction of the swing member. The adsorption structure is hinged to the sliding member and is used to adsorb the lid of the box to be opened. The elastic reset member is disposed between the free end of the swing member and the sliding member.
[0015] According to some embodiments of this application, the automatic box opening mechanism is disposed at the box packing station or upstream of the box packing station, and the box conveying device further includes an automatic box closing mechanism disposed downstream of the box packing station. The automatic box closing mechanism is used to close the box lid opened by the automatic box opening mechanism.
[0016] According to some embodiments of this application, the automatic box closing mechanism includes a pushing component, which includes a fifth bracket and a sixth driving member. The fifth bracket is disposed on the second bracket, and the sixth driving member is disposed on the fifth bracket and has a retractable output end. The retractable end of the sixth driving member is used to push the box lid opened by the automatic box opening mechanism to close the box lid opened by the automatic box opening mechanism.
[0017] According to some embodiments of this application, the feeding mechanism is also used to supply the transfer box to the storage area. The cash dispensing equipment has a feeding station. The feeding mechanism includes a trolley, a first handling component, and a second handling component. There are multiple trolleys. The trolleys are used to stack and transport the transfer box and cash box to the feeding station. The first handling component is used to transfer the transfer box stacked on the trolley to the storage area. The second handling component is used to transfer the cash box stacked on the trolley to the cash box conveying device.
[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description
[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a loan disbursement device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure when the outer casing is hidden. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of a portion of point B in the middle; Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a payment disbursement device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of a portion of point D; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the pusher and driven gear according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 9 yes Figure 8Enlarged view of a portion of point E in the middle; Figure 10 yes Figure 8 The diagram shows the transfer box in the structure hidden behind the side wall at the end furthest from its output end. Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Enlarged view of a portion of point F in the middle; Figure 12 yes Figure 10 Enlarged view of a portion of point G in the middle; Figure 13 yes Figure 8 A partial schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 14 This is a partial structural diagram of the matching device according to an embodiment of the present application when the locking structure is in a locked state; Figure 15 yes Figure 14 Enlarged view of a portion of H in the middle; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cash box conveying device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 17 yes Figure 16 A magnified view of a portion of point N in the middle; Figure 18 yes Figure 16 Enlarged view of a portion of the area at point W; Figure 19 yes Figure 17 Enlarged view of a portion of point Y in the middle; Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cash box conveying device according to an embodiment of this application when the actuating part moves to the position below the movable buckle of the cash box to be opened; Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cash box conveying device according to an embodiment of this application, in which the actuating part drives the movable buckle of the cash box to be opened to disengage from the fixed buckle. Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic box opening mechanism in the box conveying device according to an embodiment of this application when the box lid is opened; Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cash box conveying device according to an embodiment of this application, when the supporting part moves to the top edge of the cash box to be closed.
[0020] Figure label: The packaged currency consists of: a) box, b) box lid, c) fixed buckle, and e) movable buckle. First bracket 100, positioning pin 110, second swing arm 120, snap-fit part 121, second elastic element 130, first driving element 140, first clearance opening 150; Transfer box 200, pusher 210, positioning hole 220, positioning part 230, first swing arm 240, protruding tooth 241, first elastic element 250, snap-fit hole 260, second clearance opening 270; Drive motor 310, drive gear 320, driven gear 330; Conveyor belt 410, baffle 420, second drive component 430, blocking component 440; Second bracket 500, barcode reader 510; Third bracket 611, third drive member 612, fourth drive member 613, actuating part 614, first supporting surface 6141, first position sensor 621, limiting member 622, connecting part 6221, waist-shaped hole 6222, abutting part 6223, fourth bracket 631, fifth drive member 632, swinging member 633, sliding member 634, elastic reset member 635, base 636; Fifth bracket 711, sixth drive component 712, push block 713, sixth bracket 721, seventh drive component 722, support part 723, second support surface 7231, second position sensor 730; Conveyor roller 810, limiting plate 820, and gathering section 821; 910 trolley, 920 first transport component, 921 first gripping structure, 930 second transport component, 931 second gripping structure; Outer cover f, control panel h, equipment status light j, equipment switch k, emergency stop switch m. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.
[0022] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if directional descriptions are involved, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, it is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
[0023] In the description of this application, if words such as several, greater than, less than, exceeding, above, below, or within appear, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," "exceeding," etc. are understood to exclude the number itself, and "above," "below," "within," etc. are understood to include the number itself.
[0024] In the description of this application, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" is for the purpose of distinguishing technical features only, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated or the order of the technical features indicated.
[0025] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, terms such as "setup," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.
[0026] Reference Figures 1 to 23 The cash dispensing equipment according to an embodiment of this application includes a first support 100, a transfer box 200, a drive mechanism, a cash box conveying device, an output mechanism, and a feeding mechanism.
[0027] Specifically, the first support 100 has multiple storage areas. The transfer box 200 has a hollow internal structure, and there are multiple transfer boxes 200 mounted on the first support 100. Each transfer box 200 corresponds one-to-one with a storage area, meaning each storage area has one transfer box 200. The transfer box 200 has a rotatable pusher 210 inside. One end of the transfer box 200 is an output end, and both the top and the output end are open. The pusher 210 is spiral-shaped, creating multiple spiral gaps for placing the packaged currency a. The number of drive mechanisms... There are multiple drive mechanisms, each corresponding to one of the transfer boxes 200. That is, each transfer box 200 is equipped with a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is used to drive the pusher 210 to rotate, so as to push the packaged currency a placed in the spiral gap of the pusher 210. The box conveying device is at least used to transport the box to the target position for boxing operation. The output mechanism is set on the first support 100 and connected to the output end of each transfer box 200. The output mechanism is used to receive the packaged currency a output by the transfer box 200 and transfer the received packaged currency a into the box. The feeding mechanism is at least used to supply the box to the box conveying device.
[0028] When funds are needed, a cash box is supplied to the cash box conveying device via a feeding mechanism. Since the first support 100 has multiple storage areas, each storage area has a transfer box 200. The transfer box 200 is used to hold packaged currency a, thus it can temporarily store different types of packaged currency a, such as precious metals, banknote bundles, coin rolls, and coin packets. Each storage area's transfer box 200 temporarily stores packaged currency a of the same type and denomination. Inside the transfer box 200 is a rotatable, spiral-shaped pusher 210. The packaged currency a is placed within the spiral gap formed on the pusher 210. When cash disbursement is required, any drive mechanism can rotate the pusher 210 within the corresponding transfer box 200 to push the packaged currency a placed within the spiral gap of the pusher 210. This allows for the selective distribution of packaged currency a from the transfer box 200 to the output mechanism, one by one, according to actual needs. The distribution of packaged currency a is then automatically achieved by transporting the cash box to the target location via a cash box conveyor. After the distribution of packaged currency a is completed, the output mechanism transfers the received packaged currency a into the cash box, thus achieving automatic boxing. Based on this, the cash disbursement equipment of this application can automatically disburse packaged currency as needed, thereby reducing manual operation.
[0029] Reference Figure 13 and Figure 14 In some embodiments, the drive mechanism includes a drive motor 310 and a transmission structure. The drive motor 310 is mounted on the first bracket 100 or on the transfer box 200. The transmission structure is connected between the output shaft of the drive motor 310 and the pusher 210 so that the drive motor 310 can drive the pusher 210 to rotate. Its structure is simple and easy to implement.
[0030] Reference Figures 8 to 11 as well as Figure 13 and Figure 14In some embodiments, the drive motor 310 is mounted on the first support 100, and the transmission structure includes a drive gear 320 and a driven gear 330. The drive gear 320 is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 310, and the driven gear 330 is rotatably mounted on the end of the transfer box 200 away from its output end. One end of the pusher 210 is connected to the driven gear 330, and the driven gear 330 meshes with the drive gear 320. The transfer box 200 is detachably mounted on the first support 100. This allows the transfer box 200 to be rotated. Specifically, when no matching operations are required, the transfer box 200 can be placed in the vault to store packaged currency a, allowing for pre-classification and storage of packaged currency a. When matching operations are needed at various bank branches, the transfer box 200 is installed in the storage area of the first support 100 for matching operations.
[0031] In some embodiments, at least two independent pushers 210 are arranged side by side in each transfer box 200. Each pusher 210 is independently equipped with a drive motor 310 and a transmission structure. Based on this, each pusher 210 in the same transfer box 200 can operate independently. That is, each pusher 210 in the same transfer box 200 can selectively push the packaged currency a to the output mechanism according to actual needs. In other words, each pusher 210 in the same transfer box 200 can operate only partially and push the packaged currency a to the output mechanism, or it can operate completely and push the packaged currency a to the output mechanism.
[0032] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, each transfer box 200 may also be provided with only one pusher 210.
[0033] In some embodiments, a positioning structure is provided between the transfer box 200 and the first support 100. The positioning structure is used to position the transfer box 200 so that the driving gear 320 can engage with and mesh with the corresponding driven gear 330. When the transfer box 200 is installed on the storage area of the first support 100 for dispensing operations, the positioning structure can be used to position the transfer box 200 so that the driving gear 320 can engage with and mesh with the corresponding driven gear 330. This helps to reduce the difficulty of assembling the transfer box 200 onto the first support 100, and thus helps to improve the efficiency of assembling the transfer box 200 onto the first support 100.
[0034] Reference Figure 9 as well as Figures 11 to 13In some embodiments, the positioning structure includes a positioning pin 110 and a positioning hole 220. One of the positioning pin 110 and the positioning hole 220 is disposed on the first bracket 100, and the other of the positioning pin 110 and the positioning hole 220 is disposed on the transfer box 200. When the transfer box 200 is assembled to the first bracket 100, the positioning pin 110 is driven to be inserted into the corresponding positioning hole 220, which ensures that the driving gear 320 and the corresponding driven gear 330 are connected and meshed with each other. Its structure is simple and easy to implement.
[0035] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the positioning structure may also be a magnetic structure disposed between the transfer box 200 and the first bracket 100.
[0036] In some embodiments, the transfer box 200 is provided with an unlockable locking structure corresponding to the driven gear 330. The locking structure is used to restrict the rotation of the driven gear 330 on the transfer box 200. In this way, during the turnover of the transfer box 200, the accidental rotation of the driven gear 330 on the transfer box 200 can be prevented, thereby helping to prevent the packaged currency a inside the transfer box 200 from falling out of the transfer box 200 due to the accidental rotation of the driven gear 330.
[0037] Reference Figure 9 as well as Figures 11 to 13 In some embodiments, a positioning pin 110 is disposed on the first bracket 100, and a positioning part 230 is provided at the end of the transfer box 200 away from its output end. A positioning hole 220 is disposed on the positioning part 230 and penetrates the positioning part 230 vertically. The locking structure includes a first swing arm 240 and a first elastic member 250. The first swing arm 240 is rotatably disposed at the end of the transfer box 200 away from its output end, and the first swing arm 240 is located at the positioning part 230. Above, the first swing arm 240 is provided with a protruding tooth 241 that can engage with the tooth groove of the driven gear 330. A first elastic element 250 is disposed between the transfer box 200 and the first swing arm 240. The first elastic element 250 is used to drive the first swing arm 240 to swing and engage the protruding tooth 241 with the tooth groove of the driven gear 330. The positioning pin 110, after being inserted into the positioning hole 220, can drive the first swing arm 240 to rotate and disengage the protruding tooth 241 from the tooth groove of the driven gear 330. (See reference...) Figure 10 and Figure 12 Before the transfer box 200 is assembled to the first bracket 100, the first elastic element 250 drives the first swing arm 240 to swing and causes the convex tooth 241 to engage in the tooth groove of the driven gear 330, thereby restricting the rotation of the driven gear 330 on the transfer box 200. (Refer to...) Figure 10 and Figure 11When the transfer box 200 is assembled to the first bracket 100, the positioning pin 110 is inserted into the positioning hole 220 and abuts against the first swing arm 240 to drive the first swing arm 240 to rotate and cause the convex tooth 241 to disengage from the tooth groove of the driven gear 330. At this time, the driven gear 330 can rotate under the drive of the driving gear 320.
[0038] Specifically, the first elastic element 250 is a tension spring, with one end connected to the first swing arm 240 and the other end connected to the transfer box 200. Of course, the first elastic element 250 can also be a compression spring.
[0039] Reference Figure 11 and Figure 12 In some embodiments, one end of the first swing arm 240 is hinged to the transfer box 200, and the other end of the first swing arm 240 is located above the positioning part 230. After the positioning pin 110 is inserted into the positioning hole 220, it can abut against the first swing arm 240 and drive the first swing arm 240 to rotate.
[0040] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the middle part of the first swing arm 240 is hinged to the transfer box 200, one end of the first swing arm 240 is provided with a tooth 241, and the other end of the first swing arm 240 is located above the positioning part 230. After the positioning pin 110 is inserted into the positioning hole 220, it can abut against the first swing arm 240 and drive the first swing arm 240 to rotate.
[0041] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the locking structure includes a pin, the driven gear 330 is provided with a pin hole, and the transfer box 200 is provided with a limit hole. Before the transfer box 200 is assembled to the first bracket 100, the pin is inserted into the pin hole and then into the limit hole to restrict the rotation of the driven gear 330. After the transfer box 200 is assembled to the first bracket 100, the pin can be removed.
[0042] In some embodiments, an unlockable locking structure is provided between the transfer box 200 and the first support 100. The locking structure is used to restrict the transfer box 200 from detaching from the first support 100, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the transfer box 200 during the distribution process.
[0043] Reference Figures 13 to 15In some embodiments, the locking structure includes a second swing arm 120, a second elastic member 130, and a first driving member 140 disposed on the first bracket 100. The second swing arm 120 is rotatably disposed on the first bracket 100. A first clearance opening 150 is provided on the first bracket 100 corresponding to the second swing arm 120. The second swing arm 120 passes through the first clearance opening 150, and one end of the second swing arm 120 protrudes from the top of the first bracket 100. A snap-fit part 121 is provided at one end protruding from the top of the first bracket 100. A snap-fit hole 260 for snapping the snap-fit part 121 is provided on the transfer box 200. A second elastic member 130 is provided between the first bracket 100 and the second swing arm 120. The second elastic member 130 is used to drive the second swing arm 120 to swing and snap the snap-fit part 121 into the snap-fit hole 260. A first driving member 140 is used to drive the second swing arm 120 to swing and disengage the snap-fit part 121 from the snap-fit hole 260. When the transfer box 200 is assembled to the first bracket 100, the output end of the first driving member 140 can be driven away from the second swing arm 120, so that the second elastic member 130 can drive the second swing arm 120 to swing and the locking part 121 can be locked into the locking hole 260, thereby restricting the transfer box 200 from leaving the first bracket 100. When it is necessary to remove the transfer box 200 from the first bracket 100, the output end of the first driving member 140 can be driven to abut against the second swing arm 120 and drive the second swing arm 120 to swing, thereby causing the locking part 121 to leave the locking hole 260.
[0044] Specifically, the second elastic element 130 is a tension spring, with one end connected to the second swing arm 120 and the other end connected to the first bracket 100. Of course, the second elastic element 130 can also be a compression spring.
[0045] Specifically, the first driving component 140 can be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric actuator. Of course, the first driving component 140 can also be a linear motor.
[0046] Reference Figure 13 In some embodiments, the bottom of the transfer box 200 is provided with a second clearance opening 270 corresponding to the second swing arm 120, and the snap-fit hole 260 is provided on the side wall of the transfer box 200 at the end away from its own output end.
[0047] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the snap-fit hole 260 may also be located at the bottom of the transfer box 200.
[0048] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the aforementioned snap-fit hole 260 can also be replaced by a snap-fit slot.
[0049] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the locking structure includes screws and connecting ears disposed on the transfer box 200, the connecting ears being mounted on the first bracket 100 by screws.
[0050] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the output mechanism includes a conveyor belt 410 and a blocking structure capable of releasing the obstruction. The conveyor belt 410 is used to convey packaged currency a into the cash box. Baffles 420 are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt 410 along its width direction to prevent the packaged currency a from falling off the conveyor belt 410 during the conveying process. The blocking structure is provided at the output end of the conveyor belt 410 to prevent the packaged currency a from leaving the conveyor belt 410 through the output end of the conveyor belt 410. When the packaged currency a allocated according to actual needs gathers at the output end of the conveyor belt 410 and the cash box is in place, the blocking structure releases the obstruction so that the conveyor belt 410 can transfer the allocated packaged currency a into the cash box.
[0051] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the blocking structure includes a second drive member 430 and a blocking member 440. The second drive member 430 is disposed on one of the baffles 420. The second drive member 430 is used to drive the blocking member 440 to rise and fall, so that the blocking member 440 can block the output end of the conveyor belt 410 or release the block. Its structure is simple and easy to implement.
[0052] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the second drive element 430 may also be disposed on the first bracket 100.
[0053] Specifically, the second drive component 430 can be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric actuator. Of course, the first drive component 140 can also be a motor, in which case it needs to be used in conjunction with a gear and rack assembly, a lead screw assembly, a timing belt assembly, or other transmission structures that can drive the target component to reciprocate linearly.
[0054] Reference Figure 5 In some embodiments, the conveyor belt 410 is inclined so that the height of the output end of the conveyor belt 410 is lower than that of the other end of the conveyor belt 410, so that the conveyor belt 410 can transfer the packaged currency a into the cash box.
[0055] Reference Figures 16 to 23The cash box conveying device transports cash boxes including a box body b and a box lid c. The top of the box body b has an opening, and the box lid c is hinged to the box body b and used to close the opening at the top of the box body b. A protruding fixing buckle d is provided on one side of the box body b, and the fixing buckle d has a hook hole for a padlock shank to pass through. A movable buckle e is hinged to the corresponding side of the box lid c, and the movable buckle e has a buckle hole for the fixing buckle d to pass through. The cash box conveying device includes a second support 500, a conveying mechanism, and an automatic box opening mechanism. Specifically, a box filling station is provided on the second support 500, the conveying mechanism is set on the second support 500 and used to transport cash boxes, and the box filling station is located on the conveying path of the conveying mechanism. The automatic box opening mechanism is set on the second support 500 and includes an unlocking component and a lid opening component. The unlocking component is used to drive the movable buckle e to disengage from the fixing buckle d, and the lid opening component is used to drive the box lid c to rotate and open relative to the box body b to expose the opening at the top of the box body b.
[0056] During cash disbursement operations, the cash box can be automatically transported to the packing station via a conveying mechanism. An automatic opening mechanism mounted on the second support 500 automatically opens the cash box lid c, allowing the packaged currency a to be loaded into the cash box according to the needs of various bank branches. Specifically, the automatic opening mechanism includes an unlocking component and a lid opening component. First, the unlocking component drives the movable buckle e to disengage from the fixed buckle d, and then the lid opening component drives the lid c to rotate relative to the box body b and open. Based on this, the cash box conveying device can automatically transport the cash box and automatically open the lid c, thereby reducing manual operation, improving cash disbursement efficiency, and reducing labor costs and labor intensity.
[0057] It should be noted that the packing station is the location used to load the sorted and packaged currency 'a' according to the needs of the bank branches into the cash box, which is the target location mentioned above.
[0058] It should be noted that the cash box conveying device conveys cash boxes that are not locked by the padlock with the fixed buckle d and the movable buckle e. The lid c of the cash box is in the closed state, and the movable buckle e rotates to the fixed buckle d under the action of gravity. The fixed buckle d passes through the buckle hole on the movable buckle e to prevent the lid c of the cash box from opening.
[0059] Reference Figure 16 , Figure 17 as well as Figures 19 to 21In some embodiments, the unlocking assembly includes a third bracket 611, a third drive member 612, a fourth drive member 613, and a toggle part 614. The third bracket 611 is mounted on the second bracket 500 and located on one side of the conveying mechanism. The third drive member 612 is mounted on the second bracket 500 and is used to drive the third bracket 611 to move along the width direction of the conveying mechanism, which is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism. The fourth drive member 613 is mounted on the third bracket 611 and is used to drive the toggle part 614 to move vertically. In use, the third drive member 612 drives the third bracket 611 to approach the box body b of the case, so that the toggle part 614 moves below the movable buckle e. Then, the fourth drive member 613 drives the toggle part 614 to rise, so as to aggle the movable buckle e, thereby causing the movable buckle e to rotate relative to the box cover c and disengage from the fixed buckle d. At this time, the box cover c can be opened by driving the opening assembly to rotate relative to the box body b.
[0060] Specifically, the third drive component 612 can be a drive device such as a cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, or electric actuator that can drive the target component to perform linear reciprocating motion. Of course, the third drive component 612 can also be a motor, in which case it needs to be used in conjunction with a transmission structure such as a gear and rack assembly or a lead screw assembly that can convert rotary motion into linear motion.
[0061] Specifically, the fourth drive component 613 can be a drive device such as a cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, or electric actuator that can drive the target component to perform linear reciprocating motion. Of course, the fourth drive component 613 can also be an electric motor, in which case it needs to be used in conjunction with a transmission structure such as a gear and rack assembly or a lead screw assembly that can convert rotary motion into linear motion.
[0062] Reference Figure 19 In some embodiments, the actuating part 614 has a first supporting surface 6141 for supporting the free end of the movable buckle e (i.e., the end of the movable buckle e away from its own rotation center). The actuating part 614 is located on the side of the third bracket 611 facing the cash box. The first supporting surface 6141 is inclined. The side of the first supporting surface 6141 away from the third bracket 611 is higher than the side of the first supporting surface 6141 close to the third bracket 611, so that the first supporting surface 6141 has a guiding effect on the movable buckle e, which helps to prevent the actuating part 614 from getting stuck during the process of actuating the movable buckle e.
[0063] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the toggle part 614 can also be moved by the X-axis linear module and the Z-axis linear module. Specifically, the Z-axis linear module is driven to move along the width direction of the conveying mechanism by the X-axis linear module, and the toggle part 614 is driven to move along the vertical direction by the Z-axis linear module.
[0064] Reference Figure 16 , Figure 17as well as Figures 19 to 22 In some embodiments, the automatic box opening mechanism further includes a positioning component, which includes a first position sensor 621 and two limiting members 622. The first position sensor 621 is disposed on the second bracket 500 or the automatic box opening mechanism. The first position sensor 621 is used to detect whether the box to be opened has moved to the automatic box opening mechanism. The first position sensor 621 is electrically connected to the conveying mechanism and is used to assist the background control system in controlling the start and stop of the conveying mechanism. The two limiting members 622 are disposed on the third bracket 611 or the fourth drive member 613. The two limiting members 622 are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism. The distance between the two limiting members 622 along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism is adapted to the size of the box body b of the box. The two limiting members 622 are configured to clamp the box body b of the box to be opened under the drive of the third drive member 612. When opening the box, the actuating part 614 needs to align with the movable buckle e and avoid the fixed buckle d, thus requiring high positional accuracy for the box. Therefore, a limiting member 622 is set up to work with the first position sensor 621 to limit the box. Specifically, when the box to be opened moves to the automatic box opening mechanism, the first position sensor 621 detects the box. At this time, the background control system closes the conveying mechanism so that the box to be opened remains at the automatic box opening mechanism. Then, when the third drive member 612 drives the third support 611 to approach the box body b, the two limiting members 622 move with the third support 611, thereby limiting the box to be opened between the two limiting members 622. This limits the box to be opened along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism. Then, the box cover c of the box is opened by rotating the automatic box opening mechanism. Finally, the conveying mechanism is restarted to continue conveying the box.
[0065] Specifically, the spacing between the two limiting members 622 along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism is adapted to the width or length of the box body b.
[0066] Reference Figure 17 and Figure 19 In some embodiments, the limiting member 622 has a connecting portion 6221, and the connecting portion 6221 has a waist-shaped hole 6222 arranged along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism. The waist-shaped hole 6222 is used to pass through the shank of a bolt. The third bracket 611 or the fourth driving member 613 is provided with a threaded hole for connecting the shank of the bolt. Based on this, the distance between the two connecting portions 6221 along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism can be adjusted to adapt to different specifications of boxes.
[0067] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the box can also be limited by a suction cup, in which case the aforementioned limiting member 622 is not required.
[0068] Reference Figure 16 , Figure 17as well as Figures 20 to 22 In some embodiments, the lid opening assembly includes a fourth support 631, a fifth drive member 632, a swing member 633, a sliding member 634, an adsorption structure, and an elastic reset member 635. The fourth support 631 is disposed on the second support 500 and located on the side of the conveying mechanism away from the third support 611. The swing member 633 is hinged to the fourth support 631 and can swing to the top of the conveying mechanism. The fifth drive member 632 is hinged to the second support 500 and has a retractable output end. The output end of the fifth drive member 632 is hinged to one end of the swing member 633 and is used to drive the swing member 633 to swing up and down relative to the fourth support 631. The sliding member 634 is slidably disposed on the swing member 633 and can slide along the length direction of the swing member 633. The adsorption structure is hinged to the sliding member 634 and is used to adsorb the lid c of the box to be opened. The elastic reset member 635 is disposed between the free end of the swing member 633 (i.e., the end of the swing member 633 away from the output end of the fifth drive member 632) and the sliding member 634. When the unlocking component causes the movable buckle e of the cash box to disengage from the fixed buckle d, the fifth driving component 632 drives the free end of the swinging component 633 to swing downwards, so that the swinging component 633 swings above the conveying mechanism and adsorbs the lid c of the cash box through the adsorption structure. Subsequently, the fifth driving component 632 drives the free end of the swinging component 633 to swing upwards, so that the swinging component 633 drives the lid c of the cash box to rotate and open relative to the box body b. Since the rotation center of the swinging component 633 and the rotation center of the lid c of the cash box are not in the same position, the movement trajectory of the swinging component 633 is different from that of the lid c. Therefore, a sliding component 634 is provided on the swinging component 633, and the adsorption mechanism is hinged to the sliding component 634, so that the adsorption mechanism can adapt to the difference in movement trajectory between the swinging component 633 and the lid c.
[0069] Specifically, along the width direction of the conveying mechanism, the third support 611 and the fourth support 631 are respectively arranged on both sides of the conveying mechanism.
[0070] Reference Figure 17 as well as Figures 20 to 22 In some embodiments, the slider 634 is annular and slidably fitted onto the swing member 633. Of course, the slider 634 can also be slidably connected to the swing member 633 via a guide rail and a slider.
[0071] Specifically, the elastic reset component 635 can be a coil spring (also known as a clock spring) or a tension spring. When using a coil spring, a constant force coil spring can be used, that is, the elastic force provided is constant and will not change with the different movement distances of the target component, which helps to reduce the difficulty of unpacking.
[0072] Specifically, the fifth drive unit 632 can be a drive device with a retractable output end, such as a cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, or electric push rod.
[0073] Reference Figure 17 as well as Figures 20 to 22 In some embodiments, the adsorption structure includes a base 636, which is hinged to a slider 634, and the base 636 is provided with a suction cup or an adsorption hole connected to a negative pressure gas source.
[0074] In some embodiments, the automatic box opening mechanism is located at the packing station or upstream of the packing station. That is, the automatic box opening mechanism can open the box cover c after the box to be opened is transported to the packing station, or it can open the box cover c before the box to be opened is transported to the packing station.
[0075] In some embodiments, the cash box conveying device further includes an automatic closing mechanism located downstream of the packing station. This automatic closing mechanism closes the lid c of the cash box, which has been opened by the automatic opening mechanism. After the packaged currency a is loaded into the cash box according to the needs of various bank branches, the automatic closing mechanism automatically closes the lid c, which has been opened by the automatic opening mechanism, thus re-sealing the opening at the top of the box b. This further reduces manual operation.
[0076] Reference Figure 16 , Figure 18 and Figure 23 In some embodiments, the automatic box closing mechanism includes a pushing component, which includes a fifth bracket 711 and a sixth drive member 712. The fifth bracket 711 is disposed on the second bracket 500, and the sixth drive member 712 is disposed on the fifth bracket 711 and has a retractable output end. The retractable end of the sixth drive member 712 is used to push the box lid c opened by the automatic box opening mechanism to close the box lid c opened by the automatic box opening mechanism. Its structure is simple and easy to implement.
[0077] Specifically, the fifth support 711 and the fourth support 631 are located on the same side of the conveying mechanism.
[0078] It should be noted that the maximum rotation angle of the box lid c relative to the box body b is usually greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees. That is, after the box lid c is opened, it can maintain the open state based on its own gravity. At the same time, the telescopic end of the sixth drive component 712 only needs to push the box lid c opened by the automatic box opening mechanism in the horizontal direction. It is necessary to ensure that the position of the telescopic end of the sixth drive component 712 is higher than the box body b.
[0079] Specifically, the telescopic end of the sixth drive unit 712 is used to push the lid c of the box, which is opened by the automatic box opening mechanism, along the width direction of the conveying mechanism.
[0080] Reference Figure 16 , Figure 18 and Figure 23 In some embodiments, the telescopic end of the sixth drive member 712 is provided with a push block 713, which is made of rubber or silicone, to help prevent the telescopic end of the sixth drive member 712 from scratching the box lid c.
[0081] Specifically, the sixth drive unit 712 can be a drive device with a retractable output end, such as a cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, or electric push rod.
[0082] Reference Figure 16 , Figure 18 and Figure 23 In some embodiments, the automatic closing mechanism further includes a support component for providing a buffering force. The support component includes a sixth bracket 721, a seventh drive member 722, and a support portion 723. The sixth bracket 721 is disposed on the second bracket 500. The seventh drive member 722 is disposed on the sixth bracket 721 and has a retractable output end. The retractable end of the seventh drive member 722 is connected to the support portion 723 and is used to drive the support portion 723 to move to the top edge of the box body b of the box to be closed. The support portion 723 is an elastic body and is used to support the box lid c closed by the automatic closing mechanism. Its structure is simple and easy to implement. Before the lid c of the cash box, which is opened by the automatic opening mechanism, is closed by the push component, the seventh drive component 722 drives the support part 723 to move to the top edge of the body b of the cash box to be closed. Then, the push component performs the action of closing the lid c of the cash box, so that the lid c of the cash box rotates relative to the body b and is supported on the support part 723. Since the support part 723 is an elastic body, it can provide a buffering force, thereby avoiding the lid c of the cash box from colliding with the body b and making a relatively obvious impact sound. Finally, the seventh drive component 722 drives the support part 723 to separate from the cash box.
[0083] Specifically, the sixth support 721 and the third support 611 are located on the same side of the conveying mechanism.
[0084] Specifically, the support part 723 is made of rubber or silicone.
[0085] Specifically, the telescopic end of the seventh drive member 722 is used to drive the support part 723 to move along the width direction of the conveying mechanism.
[0086] Reference Figure 23In some embodiments, the support portion 723 has a second support surface 7231 for supporting the lid c of the cash box when it is closed by the automatic closing mechanism. The support portion 723 is located on the side of the sixth bracket 721 facing the cash box. The second support surface 7231 is inclined. The side of the second support surface 7231 away from the sixth bracket 721 is lower than the side of the second support surface 7231 close to the sixth bracket 721. When the second support surface 7231 supports the lid c of the cash box, the support portion 723 is driven away from the cash box by the seventh drive member 722. Based on the inclined second support surface 7231, the lid c of the cash box can gradually approach the box body b to avoid the lid c colliding with the box body b after separating from the support portion 723 and making a relatively obvious impact sound.
[0087] Specifically, the seventh drive component 722 can be a drive device with a retractable output end, such as a cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, or electric push rod.
[0088] Reference Figure 23 In some embodiments, the automatic closing mechanism further includes a second position sensor 730. The second position sensor 730 is mounted on the second bracket 500 or the automatic closing mechanism. The second position sensor 730 detects whether the cash box to be closed has moved to the automatic closing mechanism. The second position sensor 730 is electrically connected to the conveying mechanism and assists the back-end control system in controlling the start and stop of the conveying mechanism. When closing the cash box, since the accuracy requirement for the cash box position is not high, only the second position sensor 730 is needed to position the cash box. Specifically, when the cash box to be closed moves to the automatic closing mechanism, the second position sensor 730 detects the cash box. At this time, the back-end control system shuts down the conveying mechanism, causing the cash box to remain at the automatic closing mechanism. Then, the automatic closing mechanism closes the lid c of the cash box, which has been opened by the automatic opening mechanism. Finally, the conveying mechanism is restarted to continue conveying the cash box.
[0089] Specifically, the first position sensor 621 and the second position sensor 730 can be non-contact sensors such as photoelectric sensors and Hall sensors. When using photoelectric sensors, they can be either through-beam or reflective.
[0090] Reference Figures 16 to 18 as well as Figures 20 to 23 In some embodiments, the conveying mechanism includes conveyor rollers 810 for supporting and conveying cash boxes. Limiting plates 820 are provided on both sides of the conveying mechanism along its width direction. The two limiting plates 820 and the conveying mechanism cooperate to form a conveying channel for conveying cash boxes, thereby enabling stable and reliable conveying of the cash boxes. The conveyor rollers 810 provide rigid support for the cash boxes to facilitate positioning during opening and closing.
[0091] Specifically, the conveyor roller 810 is driven by a motor in conjunction with a transmission structure (such as a chain or belt).
[0092] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the conveyor roller 810 can also be replaced by a conveyor belt, which is driven by a motor in conjunction with the roller. In order to facilitate the positioning of the box during opening and closing, the conveyor belt can be supported by idler rollers, thereby providing rigid support for the box.
[0093] Reference Figure 16 and Figure 22 In some embodiments, the limiting plate 820 has a converging section 821 to make the feed end of the formed conveying channel flared to prevent the box from jamming during loading.
[0094] In some embodiments, the limiting plate 820 is detachably mounted on the second bracket 500, wherein the second bracket 500 has multiple mounting positions for the limiting plate 820 along the width direction of the conveying mechanism, so that the distance between the two limiting plates 820 is adjustable to accommodate different sizes of boxes.
[0095] Reference Figure 17 and Figure 19 In some embodiments, the limiting member 622 is provided with an abutment portion 6223, which is used to abut against the side of the box body b of the cash box to be opened, which is provided with a fixing buckle d. Among the two limiting plates 820, the limiting plate 820 away from the third bracket 611 can cooperate with the abutment portion 6223 to clamp the box body b of the cash box to be opened, thereby further limiting the cash box to be opened that is stuck at the automatic opening mechanism.
[0096] In some embodiments, the second support 500 is equipped with an opening station and a closing station. The opening station is located upstream of the packing station and is equipped with an automatic opening mechanism, while the closing station is located downstream of the packing station and is equipped with an automatic closing mechanism. When a cash box to be opened moves to the opening station for opening, an already opened cash box located downstream moves to the packing station for packing. Simultaneously, a cash box located downstream that has completed packing moves to the closing station for closing. This helps to further improve cash disbursement efficiency.
[0097] Reference Figure 4 In some embodiments, the cash box conveying device further includes a barcode reader 510, which is disposed at the input end of the conveying mechanism. The barcode reader 510 is used to identify at least a QR code or barcode for recording cash disbursement requirements on the surface of the cash box body b. Specifically, a label can be affixed to the surface of the cash box, and the aforementioned QR code or barcode is formed on the label. In this way, it is possible to coordinate with the back-end control system to disburse cash according to the cash disbursement requirements of each cash box.
[0098] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism is also used to supply transfer boxes 200 to the storage area. The cash dispensing equipment has a feeding station. The feeding mechanism includes a trolley 910, a first handling component 920 and a second handling component 930. There are multiple trolleys 910. The trolleys 910 are used to stack and transfer transfer boxes 200 and cash boxes to the feeding station. The first handling component 920 is used to transfer the transfer boxes 200 stacked on the trolleys 910 to the storage area. The second handling component 930 is used to transfer the cash boxes stacked on the trolleys 910 to the cash box conveying device. During the cash disbursement process, the pre-sorted and packaged currency A in the vault is stored in the transfer box 200 for circulation. The transfer box 200 and the cash box are stacked and transported to the loading station by the trolley 910. The transfer box 200 and the cash box are stacked on different trolleys 910. The first handling component 920 is used to transfer the transfer box 200 stacked on the trolley 910 to the storage area, and the second handling component 930 is used to transfer the cash box stacked on the trolley 910 to the cash box conveying device. In this way, the automatic loading function of the packaged currency A and the cash box can be realized.
[0099] Reference Figure 4 In some embodiments, the execution end of the first handling component 920 is provided with a first gripping structure 921. The first gripping structure 921 uses visual sensing technology to transfer the transfer boxes 200 stacked on the trolley 910 to the storage area, thereby enabling the transfer boxes 200 containing different types of packaged currency a to be transferred one by one to the respective storage areas.
[0100] Specifically, a vision sensor is provided on the first grasping structure 921, which can be a laser scanner, a CCD camera or a CMOS camera.
[0101] Specifically, the first gripping structure 921 is configured as a suction cup or a gripper.
[0102] Reference Figure 4 In some embodiments, the execution end of the second transport component 930 is provided with a second gripping structure 931, which is configured as a suction cup or a gripper.
[0103] Specifically, the first handling component 920 can be a gantry robot, which drives the first gripping structure 921 to move through cooperating X-axis linear modules, Y-axis linear modules, and Z-axis linear modules. Of course, a robotic arm with higher degrees of freedom can also be used to drive the first gripping structure 921 to move.
[0104] Specifically, the second handling component 930 can be a gantry robot, which drives the second gripping structure 931 to move through cooperating X-axis linear modules, Y-axis linear modules, and Z-axis linear modules. Of course, a robotic arm with higher degrees of freedom can also be used to drive the movement of the second gripping structure 931.
[0105] Specifically, the 910 cart can be moved by an AGV robot or manually.
[0106] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the cash dispensing device also includes an outer cover f, which effectively protects the various mechanisms of the cash dispensing device and ensures the safety of the sealed currency a. The outer cover f has an inspection door and an observation window to facilitate maintenance of the cash dispensing device. The outer cover f is also equipped with components such as an operation panel h, equipment status lights j, equipment switches k, and emergency stop switches m. The operation panel h, equipment switches k, and emergency stop switches m are used to operate the cash dispensing device, and the equipment status lights j are used to provide feedback on the operating status of the cash dispensing device.
[0107] In the description of this specification, the use of terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," and "some examples" indicates that the specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0108] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A loan disbursement device, characterized in that, include: A first support frame, on which multiple storage areas are provided; Multiple hollow transfer boxes are set on the first support, and each transfer box corresponds to each storage area. The transfer box is equipped with a rotatable pusher. One end of the transfer box is the output end. The top and the output end of the transfer box are open structures. The pusher is spiral-shaped so that it forms multiple spiral gaps for placing the packaged currency. Multiple driving mechanisms are provided, each driving mechanism corresponding to each of the transfer boxes. The driving mechanism is used to drive the pusher to rotate so as to push the packaged currency placed in the spiral gap of the pusher. A cash box conveying device, used at least to convey cash boxes to a target location; An output mechanism is disposed on the first bracket and connected to the output end of each of the transfer boxes. The output mechanism is used to receive the packaged currency output by the transfer box and transfer the received packaged currency into the cash box. The feeding mechanism is used at least to supply cash boxes to the cash box conveying device.
2. The disbursement equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The driving mechanism includes a drive motor and a transmission structure. The drive motor is mounted on the first bracket or on the transfer box. The transmission structure is connected between the output shaft of the drive motor and the pusher, so that the drive motor can drive the pusher to rotate.
3. The dispensing equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The drive motor is mounted on the first bracket. The transmission structure includes a drive gear and a driven gear. The drive gear is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor. The driven gear is rotatably mounted on the end of the transfer box away from its own output end. One end of the pusher is connected to the driven gear. The driven gear meshes with the drive gear. The transfer box is detachably mounted on the first bracket.
4. The dispensing equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, A positioning structure is provided between the transfer box and the first support. The positioning structure is used to position the transfer box so that the driving gear can engage with the corresponding driven gear and mesh with each other. The positioning structure includes a positioning pin and a positioning hole. One of the positioning pin and the positioning hole is provided on the first support, and the other of the positioning pin and the positioning hole is provided on the transfer box.
5. The dispensing equipment as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The transfer box is provided with an unlockable locking structure corresponding to the driven gear. The locking structure is used to restrict the rotation of the driven gear on the transfer box. The positioning pin is provided on the first bracket. The end of the transfer box away from its output end is provided with a positioning part. The positioning hole is provided on the positioning part and passes through the positioning part in a vertical direction. The locking structure includes a first swing arm and a first elastic member. The first swing arm is rotatably provided at the end of the transfer box away from its output end. The first swing arm is located above the positioning part. The first swing arm is provided with a protruding tooth that can be engaged in the tooth groove of the driven gear. The first elastic member is provided between the transfer box and the first swing arm. The first elastic member is used to drive the first swing arm to swing and engage the protruding tooth in the tooth groove of the driven gear. The positioning pin can drive the first swing arm to rotate and disengage the protruding tooth from the tooth groove of the driven gear after being inserted into the positioning hole.
6. The disbursement equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, An unlockable locking structure is provided between the transfer box and the first support. The locking structure is used to prevent the transfer box from detaching from the first support. The locking structure includes a second swing arm, a second elastic element, and a first driving element disposed on the first support. The second swing arm is rotatably disposed on the first support. The first support has a first clearance opening corresponding to the second swing arm. The second swing arm passes through the first clearance opening. One end of the second swing arm protrudes from the top of the first support. The end of the second swing arm protruding from the top of the first support has a locking part. The transfer box has a locking hole or locking groove for locking the locking part. The second elastic element is disposed between the first support and the second swing arm. The second elastic element is used to drive the second swing arm to swing and make the locking part lock into the locking hole or the locking groove. The first driving element is used to drive the second swing arm to swing and make the locking part disengage from the locking hole or the locking groove.
7. The disbursement equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The output mechanism includes a conveyor belt and a blocking structure capable of removing obstructions. The conveyor belt is used to transport packaged currency into the cash box. Baffles are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt along its width direction. The blocking structure is provided at the output end of the conveyor belt and is used to prevent the packaged currency from leaving the conveyor belt through the output end of the conveyor belt.
8. The disbursement equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cash box conveying device conveys a cash box comprising a box body and a box lid. The top of the box body has an opening, and the box lid is hinged to the box body and used to close the opening. A protruding fixing buckle is provided on one side of the box body, and the fixing buckle has a hook hole for a padlock shank to pass through. A movable buckle is hinged to the corresponding side of the box lid, and the movable buckle has a buckle hole for the fixing buckle to pass through. The cash box conveying device includes: The second support is equipped with a packing station. A conveying mechanism is mounted on the second support and used to convey the boxes; the box-packing station is located on the conveying path of the conveying mechanism. An automatic box opening mechanism is mounted on the second bracket. The automatic box opening mechanism includes an unlocking component and a lid opening component. The unlocking component is used to drive the movable buckle to disengage from the fixed buckle, and the lid opening component is used to drive the box lid to rotate and open relative to the box body.
9. The dispensing equipment as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The unlocking component includes a third bracket, a third driving member, a fourth driving member, and a toggle part. The third bracket is disposed on the second bracket and located on one side of the conveying mechanism. The third driving member is disposed on the second bracket and is used to drive the third bracket to move along the width direction of the conveying mechanism, the width direction of the conveying mechanism being perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism. The fourth driving member is disposed on the third bracket and is used to drive the toggle part to move in the vertical direction.
10. The disbursement device as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The lid-opening assembly includes a fourth bracket, a fifth driving member, a swing member, a sliding member, an adsorption structure, and an elastic reset member. The fourth bracket is disposed on the second bracket and located on the side of the conveying mechanism away from the third bracket. The swing member is hinged to the fourth bracket and can swing above the conveying mechanism. The fifth driving member is hinged to the second bracket and has a retractable output end. The output end of the fifth driving member is hinged to one end of the swing member and is used to drive the swing member to swing up and down relative to the fourth bracket. The sliding member is slidably disposed on the swing member and can slide along the length direction of the swing member. The adsorption structure is hinged to the sliding member and is used to adsorb the lid of the box to be opened. The elastic reset member is disposed between the free end of the swing member and the sliding member.
11. The disbursement device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The automatic box opening mechanism is located at the box packing station or upstream of the box packing station. The box conveying device also includes an automatic box closing mechanism located downstream of the box packing station. The automatic box closing mechanism is used to close the box lid that has been opened by the automatic box opening mechanism.
12. The disbursement device as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The automatic box-closing mechanism includes a pushing component, which includes a fifth bracket and a sixth driving member. The fifth bracket is disposed on the second bracket, and the sixth driving member is disposed on the fifth bracket and has a retractable output end. The retractable end of the sixth driving member is used to push the box lid opened by the automatic box-opening mechanism to close the box lid opened by the automatic box-opening mechanism.
13. The disbursement equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism is also used to supply the transfer box to the storage area. The cash dispensing equipment has a feeding station. The feeding mechanism includes a trolley, a first handling component, and a second handling component. There are multiple trolleys. The trolleys are used to stack and transport the transfer box and cash box to the feeding station. The first handling component is used to transfer the transfer box stacked on the trolley to the storage area. The second handling component is used to transfer the cash box stacked on the trolley to the cash box conveying device.