Banknote dispensing apparatus

Abstract

This application discloses a banknote dispensing device, comprising: a storage mechanism including a first support and multiple first conveying components, wherein the first support is provided with multiple storage areas, and each storage area is provided with a first conveying component; a sorting mechanism including a drive component and multiple sorting baskets, wherein the drive component is used to drive the sorting baskets to sequentially dock with the output ends of each first conveying component, the side of the sorting basket used to dock with the output end of the first conveying component is an open structure, each sorting basket is correspondingly arranged with each storage area, and when one sorting basket docks with the output end of any first conveying component, the other sorting baskets dock with the output ends of other first conveying components one by one, so that the sorting mechanism can dispense banknotes to at least two cash boxes simultaneously; and an output mechanism for receiving banknote bundles in the sorting baskets and transferring the received banknote bundles to the cash boxes. The banknote dispensing device of this application can automatically sort banknote bundles and complete the boxing operation as needed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of financial equipment technology, and in particular to a banknote dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] During routine cash dispensing operations at bank vaults, pre-sorted bundles of banknotes (typically bundled in groups of one hundred bills and ten bundles) are loaded into cash boxes at the vault according to the needs of each bank branch. These bundles are then transported to the various branches. The packing of these banknotes is usually done manually, which not only results in low dispensing efficiency, high labor costs, and high labor intensity, but also increases the risk of counting errors and confusion of denominations due to human negligence. This can lead to security risks and economic losses for the vault operation. 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 banknote dispensing device that can automatically sort banknote bundles and complete the packing operation as needed during the banknote dispensing process.

[0004] A banknote dispensing device according to an embodiment of this application includes: The storage mechanism includes a first support and a plurality of first conveying components. The first support is provided with a plurality of storage areas, and each storage area is provided with a first conveying component. The first conveying component is used to support and convey bundles of banknotes. The sorting mechanism includes a drive component and multiple sorting baskets. The drive component drives the sorting baskets to connect sequentially with the output ends of each of the first conveying components. The side of the sorting basket that connects with the output end of the first conveying component is open. Each sorting basket is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the storage areas. When one of the sorting baskets connects with the output end of any of the first conveying components, the other sorting baskets connect with the output ends of the other first conveying components, so that the sorting mechanism can simultaneously dispense banknotes for at least two cash boxes. The output mechanism is used to receive the bundles of banknotes in the sorting basket and transfer the received bundles of banknotes to the cash box.

[0005] The banknote dispensing device according to the embodiments of this application has at least the following beneficial effects: Since multiple storage areas are provided on the first support, different types (different currencies or different denominations) of banknote bundles can be temporarily stored, and each storage area temporarily stores banknote bundles of the same type. When banknote dispensing is required, the driving component can drive the sorting basket to connect sequentially with the output end of each first conveying component. When the sorting basket connects with the output end of any first conveying component, the first conveying component selectively conveys the banknote bundles in the corresponding storage area to the sorting basket according to actual needs, thereby realizing the function of automatic sorting of banknote bundles. After the sorting basket completes banknote dispensing, the output mechanism receives the banknote bundles in the sorting basket and transfers the received banknote bundles to the cash box, thereby realizing the function of automatic boxing. The sorting baskets are set up in a one-to-one correspondence with the storage areas, that is, the number of sorting baskets matches the number of storage areas. When one sorting basket is connected to the output end of any first conveying component, the other sorting baskets are connected to the output ends of other first conveying components one by one. In other words, all sorting baskets can perform cash dispensing operations at the same time, so that the sorting mechanism can dispense cash for at least two cash boxes at the same time, thereby improving cash dispensing efficiency.

[0006] According to some embodiments of this application, the first conveying assembly includes a first conveyor belt, and a plurality of first pushers are evenly spaced along the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt. A space for placing a bundle of banknotes is formed between two adjacent first pushers, and the first pushers are used to push the bundle of banknotes along the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt.

[0007] According to some embodiments of this application, along a conveying direction perpendicular to the first conveyor belt, the first conveying assembly includes a plurality of first conveyor belts arranged side by side and independent of each other. The sorting basket is provided with a partition, which divides the accommodating space in the sorting basket into a plurality of accommodating slots. Each accommodating slot is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the first conveyor belts in the same first conveying assembly.

[0008] According to some embodiments of this application, the banknote dispensing device has a packing station, the output mechanism includes a material picking component and a second conveying component, the sorting basket has a ring-shaped moving trajectory, the moving trajectory of the sorting basket has a horizontal segment and a vertical segment, the material picking component is disposed at the input end of the second conveying component and located in the vertical segment of the moving trajectory of the sorting basket, the driving component can drive the sorting basket to dock with the material picking component, the material picking component includes a plurality of second conveyor belts that are arranged one-to-one with each of the receiving slots of the sorting basket, the bottom of the sorting basket is provided with a plurality of avoidance gaps that are connected one-to-one with each of the receiving slots, the avoidance gaps are used to avoid the second conveyor belts in the vertical direction, the second conveying component is used to convey banknote bundles to the packing station, and the top of the sorting basket is an open structure.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this application, the output mechanism further includes a handling component for loading the banknote bundles conveyed to the output end of the second conveying component into a cash box. The second conveying component includes a third conveyor belt and a sorting mechanism disposed on the first support. The third conveyor belt is used to convey banknote bundles to the packing station. The sorting mechanism is used to gather and stack the banknote bundles conveyed by the third conveyor belt according to the size specifications of the cash box. The actuating end of the handling component is provided with a first gripping structure for gripping banknote bundles.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this application, the sorting mechanism includes a second pusher and a guide plate. A plurality of second pushers are evenly spaced along the third conveyor belt's conveying direction. The second pushers extend along the width direction of the third conveyor belt and are used to push bundles of banknotes along the conveying direction of the third conveyor belt. Guide plates are provided on both sides of the third conveyor belt along its width direction. At least one of the two guide plates has a converging section that reduces the width between the two guide plates. Alternatively... The sorting mechanism includes a second pusher, a pusher plate, and a first drive member. The third conveyor belt is evenly spaced with a plurality of second pushers along its own conveying direction. The second pushers extend along the width direction of the third conveyor belt and are used to push bundles of banknotes along the conveying direction of the third conveyor belt. The pushers are provided on both sides of the third conveyor belt along its own width direction. The first drive member is used to drive two pushers to move closer to each other or further apart.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this application, a blocking member is provided on the first support corresponding to the third conveyor belt. The blocking member is located at the output end of the third conveyor belt and is used to block the banknote bundle. The blocking member extends along the width direction of the third conveyor belt and is used to restrict the banknote bundle from leaving the third conveyor belt.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this application, a scheduling component is provided on the first support for each storage area. The scheduling component is located at the output end of the first conveying component and is used to move the banknote bundles along the width direction of the first conveyor belt.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, the inner bottom wall of the receiving groove is inclined such that the height of the side of the inner bottom wall of the receiving groove away from the first conveying assembly is lower than the height of the side of the inner bottom wall of the receiving groove close to the first conveying assembly; and / or, The inner bottom wall of the receiving groove is provided with a rolling element.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this application, the drive assembly includes a second bracket and a drive motor, a drive wheel, and a driven wheel disposed on the second bracket. A ring-shaped chain or timing belt connected to the sorting basket is wound around the drive wheel and the driven wheel.

[0015] 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

[0016] 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 banknote dispensing 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 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a banknote dispensing device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive component, material handling component, and sorting basket in a banknote dispensing device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of a portion of point B in the middle; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the drive component and sorting basket in a banknote dispensing device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure label: a bundle of banknotes; First support 110, first conveyor belt 120, baffle 121, first pusher 130; Sorting basket 210, dividing part 211, receiving slot 212, clearance notch 213, rolling element 214, first guide slope 215, second guide slope 216, second bracket 220, drive motor 230, driven wheel 240, chain 250; Second conveyor belt 310, handling assembly 320, first gripping structure 321, third conveyor belt 330, second pushing component 340, guide plate 350, and gathering section 351; Blocking component 400; Scheduling component 500, second grasping structure 510, second driving component 520. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] Reference Figures 1 to 6 The banknote dispensing device according to an embodiment of this application includes a storage mechanism, a sorting mechanism, and an output mechanism.

[0024] Specifically, the storage mechanism includes a first support 110 and multiple first conveying components. The first support 110 is provided with multiple storage areas, and each storage area is provided with a first conveying component. The first conveying component is used to support and convey banknote bundles a. The sorting mechanism includes a drive component and multiple sorting baskets 210. The drive component is used to drive the sorting baskets 210 to connect sequentially with the output ends of each first conveying component. The side of the sorting basket 210 that connects with the output end of the first conveying component is an open structure. Each sorting basket 210 is set in correspondence with each storage area, that is, the number of sorting baskets 210 matches the number of storage areas. When one sorting basket 210 connects with the output end of any first conveying component, the other sorting baskets 210 connect with the output ends of other first conveying components one by one, so that the sorting mechanism can simultaneously dispense banknotes for at least two cash boxes. The output mechanism is used to receive banknote bundles a in the sorting baskets 210 and transfer the received banknote bundles a into the cash box.

[0025] Since the first support 110 has multiple storage areas, it can temporarily store different types (different currencies or different denominations) of banknote bundles a, with each storage area temporarily storing the same type of banknote bundle a. When banknotes need to be dispensed, the drive component can drive the sorting basket 210 to connect sequentially with the output ends of each of the first conveying components. When the sorting basket 210 connects with the output end of any first conveying component, the first conveying component selectively conveys the banknote bundles a from the corresponding storage area to the sorting basket 210 according to actual needs, thereby realizing the function of automatically sorting banknote bundles a. After the sorting basket 210 has finished dispensing banknotes, the output mechanism receives the banknote bundles a in the sorting basket 210 and transfers the received banknote bundles a to the cash box, thereby realizing the function of automatically packing. The sorting baskets 210 are set one-to-one with the storage areas, that is, the number of sorting baskets 210 matches the number of storage areas. When one sorting basket 210 is connected to the output end of any first conveying component, the other sorting baskets 210 are connected to the output ends of other first conveying components one-to-one. In other words, all sorting baskets 210 can perform cash dispensing operations at the same time, so that the sorting mechanism can dispense cash for at least two cash boxes at the same time, thereby improving cash dispensing efficiency.

[0026] It should be noted that this application does not specifically limit the specifications of the banknote bundle a.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments, the first conveying assembly includes a first conveyor belt 120, with a plurality of first pushers 130 evenly spaced along its conveying direction. A space for placing banknote bundles a is formed between adjacent first pushers 130. The first pushers 130 are used to push banknote bundles a along the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt 120. In use, the first pushers 130 push banknote bundles a and simultaneously separate adjacent banknote bundles a along the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt 120. Because the first pushers 130 are evenly spaced along the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt 120, they can cooperate with the back-end control system to determine and control the output quantity of banknote bundles a based on the moving distance of the first conveyor belt 120, thereby achieving the function of automatically sorting banknote bundles a.

[0028] Specifically, the first conveyor belt 120 is driven by a motor in conjunction with rollers.

[0029] Reference Figure 2 In some embodiments, baffles 121 are provided on both sides of the first conveyor belt 120 along its width direction. The baffles 121 can cooperate with the first conveyor belt 120 to form a conveying channel for restricting the banknote bundle a.

[0030] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, along a conveying direction perpendicular to the first conveyor belt 120, the first conveying assembly includes multiple parallel and independent first conveyor belts 120. A dividing section 211 is provided within the sorting basket 210, dividing the accommodating space within the sorting basket 210 into multiple accommodating slots 212. Each accommodating slot 212 corresponds one-to-one with each of the first conveyor belts 120 in the same first conveying assembly. When the sorting basket 210 is connected to the output end of the first conveying assembly, each accommodating slot 212 in the sorting basket 210 is connected one-to-one with each of the first conveyor belts 120 in the first conveying assembly. Each of the first conveyor belts 120 in the same first conveying assembly can operate independently; that is, each of the first conveyor belts 120 in the same first conveying assembly can selectively convey bundles of banknotes a into the corresponding accommodating slot 212 according to actual needs. In other words, each of the first conveyor belts 120 in the same first conveying assembly can operate only partially and convey bundles of banknotes a into the corresponding accommodating slot 212, or it can operate fully and convey bundles of banknotes a into the corresponding accommodating slot 212.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 as well as Figures 3 to 5In some embodiments, the banknote dispensing device has a packing station, and the output mechanism includes a material picking component and a second conveying component. The sorting basket 210 has a ring-shaped moving trajectory with horizontal and vertical sections. The material picking component is located at the input end of the second conveying component and in the vertical section of the moving trajectory of the sorting basket 210. The driving component can drive the sorting basket 210 to dock with the material picking component. The material picking component includes a plurality of second conveyor belts 310 that correspond one-to-one with each receiving slot 212 of the sorting basket 210. The bottom of the sorting basket 210 is provided with a plurality of clearance notches 213 that correspond one-to-one with each receiving slot 212. The clearance notches 213 are used to avoid the second conveyor belts 310 in the vertical direction. The second conveying component is used to convey banknote bundles a to the packing station. The top of the sorting basket 210 is an open structure. When the sorting basket 210 docks with the picking component, the second conveyor belt 310 of the picking component supports the bundle of banknotes a received in the receiving slot 212 of the sorting basket 210 through the clearance notch 213 of the sorting basket 210, so as to transfer the bundle of banknotes a in the receiving slot 212 of the sorting basket 210 to the second conveyor component. Since the top of the sorting basket 210 is an open structure and the bottom of the sorting basket 210 is provided with a clearance notch 213 for vertically avoiding the second conveyor belt 310, the sorting basket 210, after completing the transfer of the bundle of banknotes a, will not be obstructed by the picking component, that is, the picking component will not hinder the sorting basket 210 from moving cyclically along a circular movement trajectory.

[0032] Specifically, the second conveyor belt 310 is driven by a motor in conjunction with rollers.

[0033] In some embodiments, the second conveyor belt 310 is inclined such that the height of the end of the second conveyor belt 310 near the second conveying assembly is lower than the height of the end of the second conveyor belt 310 away from the second conveying assembly, so as to facilitate the transfer of the banknote bundles a in the sorting basket 210 to the second conveying assembly.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the output mechanism further includes a conveying component 320 for loading the bundle of banknotes a conveyed to the output end of the second conveying component into the cash box, so as to realize the function of automatic boxing.

[0035] It should be noted that the packing station is the location used to pack the banknote bundles (a) sorted according to the needs of the bank branches into the cash box.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the second conveying assembly includes a third conveyor belt 330 and a sorting mechanism disposed on the first support 110. The third conveyor belt 330 is used to convey bundles of banknotes a to the packing station. The sorting mechanism is used to gather and stack the bundles of banknotes a conveyed by the third conveyor belt 330 according to the size specifications of the cash box. The actuating end of the handling assembly 320 is provided with a first gripping structure 321 for gripping bundles of banknotes a. Its structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0037] Specifically, the first gripping structure 321 is configured as a suction cup or a gripper.

[0038] Specifically, the third conveyor belt 330 is driven by a motor in conjunction with rollers.

[0039] In some embodiments, the number of receiving slots 212 matches one of the number of rows and columns of banknote bundles a that can be placed in the cash box, and the number of banknote bundles a that the receiving slots 212 can hold along the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt 120 matches the other of the number of rows and columns of banknote bundles a that can be placed in the cash box. That is, the specifications of the sorting baskets 210 that can hold banknote bundles a match the specifications of the banknote bundles a that can be placed in the cash box. Based on this, the number of layers of banknote bundles a that can be placed in the cash box matches the number of sorting baskets 210 required for cash dispensing. For example, when there are two layers of banknote bundles a that can be placed in the cash box, two sorting baskets 210 are needed to complete the cash dispensing for the same cash box. Based on this, when only one layer of banknote bundles a can be placed in the cash box, the handling component 320 only needs to handle once to complete the boxing operation. When only two layers of banknote bundles a can be placed in the cash box, the handling component 320 only needs to handle twice to complete the boxing operation. Compared with the case of handling banknote bundles a one bundle at a time into the cash box, this is beneficial to improving the cash dispensing efficiency.

[0040] Specifically, the handling component 320 can be a gantry robot, which drives the first gripping structure 321 to move through the cooperating X-axis linear module, Y-axis linear module, and Z-axis linear module. Of course, a robotic arm with higher degrees of freedom can also be used to drive the first gripping structure 321 to move.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the sorting mechanism includes second pushers 340 and guide plates 350. A plurality of second pushers 340 are evenly spaced along the third conveyor belt 330's conveying direction. The second pushers 340 extend along the width direction of the third conveyor belt 330 and are used to push bundles of banknotes a along the conveying direction of the third conveyor belt 330. Guide plates 350 are provided on both sides of the third conveyor belt 330 along its width direction. At least one of the guide plates 350 has a converging section 351 that decreases the width between the two guide plates 350. In use, the second pushers 340 push and stack the plurality of bundles of banknotes a conveyed by the third conveyor belt 330, and the converging section 351 of the guide plates 350 drives the plurality of bundles of banknotes a conveyed by the third conveyor belt 330 to gather together, so that the handling assembly 320 can load the plurality of bundles of banknotes a conveyed by the third conveyor belt 330 into the cash box.

[0042] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the sorting mechanism includes a second pusher 340, a pusher plate, and a first drive member. A plurality of second pushers 340 are evenly spaced along the third conveyor belt 330's conveying direction. The second pushers 340 extend along the width of the third conveyor belt 330 and are used to push bundles of banknotes a along the conveying direction of the third conveyor belt 330. Pushers are provided on both sides of the third conveyor belt 330 along its width direction. The first drive member is used to drive the two pushers to move closer together or further apart. In use, the second pushers 340 push and stack the multiple bundles of banknotes a conveyed by the third conveyor belt 330. The two pushers can drive the multiple bundles of banknotes a conveyed by the third conveyor belt 330 to gather together, so that the handling assembly 320 can load the multiple bundles of banknotes a conveyed by the third conveyor belt 330 into the cash box.

[0043] Specifically, the first driving component can be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric actuator. Of course, the first driving component 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.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3In some embodiments, a blocking member 400 is provided on the first support 110 corresponding to the third conveyor belt 330. The blocking member 400 is located at the output end of the third conveyor belt 330 and is used to block the banknote bundle a. The blocking member 400 extends along the width direction of the third conveyor belt 330 and is used to prevent the banknote bundle a from leaving the third conveyor belt 330. In use, the blocking member 400 can force the banknote bundle a to remain at the output end of the third conveyor belt 330 to ensure that the banknote bundle a, which has been stacked and gathered, will not leave the third conveyor belt 330 due to inertia or become scattered. At the same time, the blocking member 400 can cooperate with the second pusher 340 to further stack the banknote bundle a and further gather the banknote bundle a along the conveying direction of the third conveyor belt 330.

[0045] Specifically, there is a gap between the blocking member 400 and the third conveyor belt 330 that allows the second pusher 340 to pass through, so that the blocking member 400 will not obstruct the normal operation of the third conveyor belt 330.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 In some embodiments, a scheduling component 500 is provided on the first support 110 corresponding to each storage area. The scheduling component 500 is located at the output end of the first conveying component and is used to move the banknote bundles a along the width direction of the first conveyor belt 120. The scheduling component 500 is used to move the banknote bundles a between the first conveyor belts 120 of the same first conveying component to avoid excessive accumulation of banknote bundles a on individual first conveyor belts 120 in the same first conveying component.

[0047] Reference Figure 1 In some embodiments, the execution end of the scheduling component 500 is provided with a second gripping structure 510 for gripping the banknote bundle a. The scheduling component 500 uses a second driving member 520 to drive the second gripping structure 510 to move vertically. The second driving member 520 can be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric push rod. Simultaneously, the scheduling component 500 can use a linear module to drive the second driving member 520 to move along the width direction of the first conveyor belt 120. Alternatively, the scheduling component 500 can also use a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric push rod to drive the second driving member 520 to move along the width direction of the first conveyor belt 120.

[0048] Specifically, the second gripping structure 510 is configured as a suction cup or a gripper.

[0049] In some embodiments, the inner bottom wall of the receiving groove 212 is inclined so that the height of the side of the inner bottom wall of the receiving groove 212 away from the first conveying component is lower than the side of the inner bottom wall of the receiving groove 212 close to the first conveying component, so that the first conveyor belt 120 can convey the banknote bundle a into the corresponding receiving groove 212.

[0050] Reference Figure 5In some embodiments, the inner bottom wall of the receiving groove 212 is provided with a rolling element 214, which can reduce the friction between the banknote bundle a and the inner bottom wall of the receiving groove 212, so that the first conveyor belt 120 can transport the banknote bundle a into the corresponding receiving groove 212.

[0051] Specifically, the rolling element 214 can be a roller, ball bearing, or other rolling structure that can reduce the friction between the banknote bundle a and the inner bottom wall of the receiving groove 212.

[0052] Reference Figure 5 In some embodiments, the inner bottom wall of the receiving groove 212 is provided with a first guide slope 215 on the side near the first conveying assembly, so that the first conveyor belt 120 can convey the banknote bundle a into the corresponding receiving groove 212.

[0053] Reference Figure 5 In some embodiments, a second guide ramp 216 is provided on the side wall of the receiving groove 212 near the first conveying assembly, so that the first conveyor belt 120 can convey the banknote bundle a into the corresponding receiving groove 212.

[0054] Reference Figure 6 In some embodiments, the drive assembly includes a second support 220 and a drive motor 230, a drive wheel, and a driven wheel 240 mounted on the second support 220. A ring-shaped chain 250 or a timing belt connected to the sorting basket 210 is wound around the drive wheel and driven wheel 240. This structure is simple and easy to implement. Based on this, the movement trajectory of the sorting basket 210 is ring-shaped, giving it horizontal and vertical segments. Specifically, the drive assembly drives the sorting basket 210 to move cyclically along the ring-shaped movement trajectory. Each storage area is distributed along the ring-shaped movement trajectory of the sorting basket 210. At least two storage areas are spaced apart along the vertical segment of the movement trajectory of the sorting basket 210, and at least two storage areas are distributed along the horizontal segment of the movement trajectory of the sorting basket 210. The output mechanism is located between two adjacent storage areas in the vertical direction.

[0055] It should be noted that when the sorting basket 210 is driven by the chain 250, both the driving wheel and the driven wheel 240 are gears; when the sorting basket 210 is driven by the synchronous belt, both the driving wheel and the driven wheel 240 are synchronous belt pulleys with toothed structures.

[0056] In some embodiments, the banknote dispensing device is equipped with a first position sensor for the output end of the sorting basket 210 and the first conveying component to ensure that the sorting basket 210 can dock with the output end of the first conveying component.

[0057] In some embodiments, the banknote dispensing device is equipped with a second position sensor for the sorting basket 210 and the material handling component to ensure that the sorting basket 210 can dock with the material handling component.

[0058] Specifically, both the first and second position sensors are non-contact sensors, such as Hall effect sensors, through-beam photoelectric sensors, and reflective photoelectric sensors.

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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 banknote dispensing device, characterized in that, include: The storage mechanism includes a first support and a plurality of first conveying components. The first support is provided with a plurality of storage areas, and each storage area is provided with a first conveying component. The first conveying component is used to support and convey bundles of banknotes. The sorting mechanism includes a drive component and multiple sorting baskets. The drive component drives the sorting baskets to connect sequentially with the output ends of each of the first conveying components. The side of the sorting basket that connects with the output end of the first conveying component is open. Each sorting basket is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the storage areas. When one of the sorting baskets connects with the output end of any of the first conveying components, the other sorting baskets connect with the output ends of the other first conveying components, so that the sorting mechanism can simultaneously dispense banknotes for at least two cash boxes. The output mechanism is used to receive the bundles of banknotes in the sorting basket and transfer the received bundles of banknotes to the cash box.

2. The banknote dispensing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first conveying assembly includes a first conveyor belt, and a plurality of first pushers are evenly spaced along the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt. A space for placing a bundle of banknotes is formed between two adjacent first pushers, and the first pushers are used to push the bundle of banknotes along the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt.

3. The banknote dispensing device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Along a conveying direction perpendicular to the first conveyor belt, the first conveying assembly includes multiple first conveyor belts arranged side by side and independent of each other. The sorting basket is provided with a partition, which divides the accommodating space in the sorting basket into multiple accommodating slots. Each accommodating slot corresponds one-to-one with each of the first conveyor belts in the same first conveying assembly.

4. The banknote dispensing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The banknote dispensing device has a packing station. The output mechanism includes a material-picking component and a second conveying component. The sorting basket has a circular moving trajectory with horizontal and vertical sections. The material-picking component is located at the input end of the second conveying component and in the vertical section of the sorting basket's moving trajectory. The driving component can drive the sorting basket to dock with the material-picking component. The material-picking component includes multiple second conveyor belts that correspond one-to-one with each of the receiving slots of the sorting basket. The bottom of the sorting basket has multiple clearance notches that correspond one-to-one with each of the receiving slots. The clearance notches are used to avoid the second conveyor belts in the vertical direction. The second conveying component is used to convey banknote bundles to the packing station. The top of the sorting basket is an open structure.

5. The banknote dispensing device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The output mechanism further includes a handling component, which is used to load the banknote bundles conveyed to the output end of the second conveying component into the cash box. The second conveying component includes a third conveyor belt and a sorting mechanism mounted on the first support. The third conveyor belt is used to convey banknote bundles to the packing station. The sorting mechanism is used to gather and stack the banknote bundles conveyed by the third conveyor belt according to the size specifications of the cash box. The execution end of the handling component is provided with a first gripping structure for gripping banknote bundles.

6. The banknote dispensing device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The sorting mechanism includes a second pusher and guide plates. A plurality of second pushers are evenly spaced along the third conveyor belt's conveying direction. The second pushers extend along the width direction of the third conveyor belt and are used to push bundles of banknotes along the conveying direction. Guide plates are provided on both sides of the third conveyor belt along its width direction. At least one of the guide plates has a converging section that reduces the width between the two guide plates; or... The sorting mechanism includes a second pusher, a pusher plate, and a first drive member. The third conveyor belt is evenly spaced with a plurality of second pushers along its own conveying direction. The second pushers extend along the width direction of the third conveyor belt and are used to push bundles of banknotes along the conveying direction of the third conveyor belt. The pushers are provided on both sides of the third conveyor belt along its own width direction. The first drive member is used to drive two pushers to move closer to each other or further apart.

7. The banknote dispensing device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, A blocking member is provided on the first support corresponding to the third conveyor belt. The blocking member is located at the output end of the third conveyor belt and is used to block the banknote bundle. The blocking member extends along the width direction of the third conveyor belt and is used to prevent the banknote bundle from leaving the third conveyor belt.

8. The banknote dispensing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Each storage area on the first support is provided with a scheduling component, which is located at the output end of the first conveying component. The scheduling component is used to move the banknote bundles along the width direction of the first conveyor belt.

9. The banknote dispensing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The inner bottom wall of the receiving groove is inclined such that the height of the side of the inner bottom wall of the receiving groove away from the first conveying assembly is lower than the height of the side of the inner bottom wall of the receiving groove close to the first conveying assembly; and / or, The inner bottom wall of the receiving groove is provided with a rolling element.

10. The banknote dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a second bracket and a drive motor, a drive wheel, and a driven wheel mounted on the second bracket. A ring-shaped chain or timing belt connected to the sorting basket is wound around the drive wheel and the driven wheel.

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