Card box conveying device and self-service equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a card box conveying device and self-service equipment. The card box conveying device comprises a conveying mechanism and a matched controller. The conveying mechanism is provided with a conveying part used for carrying the card box and conveying the card box. According to the card box conveying device and the self-service equipment provided by the utility model, the conveying part on the conveying mechanism can support the card box, and under the control of the controller, the conveying mechanism can drive the card box to transfer, so that the problem that time and labor are wasted when a worker replaces the card box is solved, and the practicability is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of highway toll robot assistance, and particularly relates to a cartridge conveying device and a self-service device. Background Art

[0002] Highways involve self-service devices for issuing and collecting cards, which can automatically complete the highway toll collection process without unattended operation.

[0003] In the prior art, a cartridge is usually detachably arranged inside a self-service device, and the cartridge is correspondingly installed in a cartridge channel inside the self-service device. A CPC card is taken out of or put into the cartridge through a grasping mechanism. However, after the cartridge is full or empty, the cartridge needs to be replaced, and this process requires manual replacement. Since the weight of the full cartridge is about 10 kg, which is relatively heavy, it is time-consuming and laborious for the staff to disassemble and install the cartridge, and the practicability is poor. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] An embodiment of the utility model provides a cartridge conveying device and a self-service device, aiming to solve the problem of poor practicability caused by time-consuming and laborious cartridge replacement in the existing self-service devices.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: providing a cartridge conveying device, including a conveying mechanism and a supporting controller; the conveying mechanism has a conveying part for carrying and transferring the cartridge.

[0006] In a possible implementation manner, the cartridge conveying device further includes a support frame for fixedly installing the conveying mechanism.

[0007] In a possible implementation manner, the conveying mechanism includes: a conveyor belt and a driving structure; the conveyor belt is horizontally arranged in the cartridge channel, and the top end face of the conveyor belt is the conveying part; the driving structure is used to drive the conveyor belt.

[0008] In a possible implementation manner, there is one conveyor belt.

[0009] In a possible implementation manner, there are at least two conveyor belts, and the conveyor belts are parallel and spaced apart.

[0010] In a possible implementation manner, the controller is electrically connected to a control switch.

[0011] In a possible implementation manner, the cartridge conveying device further includes a position sensor, which is arranged on the support frame and electrically connected to the controller for monitoring the position of the cartridge on the conveying mechanism.

[0012] The utility model also provides a self-service device, including a non-contact information reader / writer, which is used to correspond to the electronic tag set on the card box.

[0013] In this implementation, compared with the prior art, the conveying part on the provided conveying mechanism can carry the card box, and under the control of the controller, the conveying mechanism can drive the card box to be transferred, solving the problem that it is time-consuming and laborious for the operator to replace the card box, and it has good practicability. Description of the Drawings

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the card box conveying device provided by the embodiment of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic working structural diagram of the card box conveying device provided by the embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Description of the Reference Numerals:

[0017] 10, conveying mechanism; 11, conveyor belt; 12, driving structure; 20, controller; 21, control switch; 30, support frame; 40, position sensor; 50, self-service device. Detailed Embodiment

[0018] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the utility model clearer, the following further describes the utility model in detail with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0019] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , and now the card box conveying device provided by the utility model is described. The card box conveying device includes a conveying mechanism 10 and a supporting controller 20. The conveying mechanism 10 has a conveying part for carrying the card box and for transferring the card box.

[0020] For the card box conveying device provided by this embodiment, compared with the prior art, the conveying part on the provided conveying mechanism 10 can carry the card box, and under the control of the controller 20, the conveying mechanism 10 can drive the card box to be transferred, solving the problem that it is time-consuming and laborious for the operator to replace the card box, and it has good practicability.

[0021] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned card box conveying device can adopt a structure as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 . Refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2, the cartridge conveying device further includes a support frame 30 for fixedly mounting the conveying mechanism 10.

[0022] The setting of the support frame 30 can ensure the fixed installation of the convenient conveying structure, and can form an integral body with the conveying mechanism 10, thereby facilitating the overall installation in the cartridge channel.

[0023] As a specific implementation manner of this embodiment, the cartridge channel may have two opposite side walls. The support frame 30 may include two fixing frames and a connecting frame. The two fixing frames are respectively fixed on the two side walls, and the connecting frame is arranged between the two fixing frames and connected to the two fixing frames. The H-shaped frame structure is formed by combining the fixing frames and the connecting frame, which has a simple structure and is convenient for manufacturing.

[0024] As a specific implementation manner of this embodiment, the support frame 30 may include two fixing frames which are respectively fixed on the two side walls. The two fixing frames are parallel and spaced apart. A sliding groove for the cartridge to slide may be provided on the side wall of each fixing frame facing the cartridge channel, which has a simple structure and is convenient for manufacturing.

[0025] It should be noted that the conveying mechanism 10 may be located between the two fixing frames.

[0026] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned conveying mechanism 10 may adopt the structure as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , the conveying mechanism 10 includes: a conveyor belt 11 and a driving structure 12. The conveyor belt 11 is horizontally arranged in the cartridge channel, and the top end face of the conveyor belt 11 is the conveying part. The driving structure 12 is used to drive the conveyor belt 11.

[0027] The setting of the conveyor belt can ensure the horizontal conveying of the cartridge, with stable conveying and stable connection.

[0028] As a specific implementation manner of this embodiment, the conveyor belt 11 may include a rectangular frame, pulleys, and a belt.

[0029] The rectangular frame is fixed on the corresponding fixing frame. There are multiple pulleys, and the multiple pulleys are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the cartridge channel. The belt is wound around the multiple pulleys. The power pulley (driving pulley) among the pulleys provides power to make the belt run, while the other pulleys (idle pulleys) support the conveyor belt 11 and the load of the material. The conveyor belt 11 is a material handling device for continuous transportation. The conveyor belt 11 is a prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0030] As a specific implementation manner of this embodiment, the driving structure 12 may include a transmission shaft, a driving motor, and a transmission member. The transmission shaft may be connected to the corresponding belt pulleys, coaxial with and fixedly connected to the corresponding belt pulleys, and the driving motor may be used to drive the transmission shaft to rotate. The transmission member is arranged between the transmission shaft and the driving motor, and may be a gear transmission, a belt transmission, or a chain transmission.

[0031] It should be noted that when the driving structure 12 needs to drive multiple conveyor belts 11 to rotate simultaneously, the transmission shaft is simultaneously connected to the belt pulleys at the same position of multiple conveyor belts 11 to drive multiple conveyor belts 11 to move synchronously.

[0032] In some embodiments, the above conveyor belt 11 may adopt a structure as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 . Refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , and there is one conveyor belt 11.

[0033] There is one conveyor belt 11. At this time, the conveyor belt 11 can be appropriately enlarged, and the top surface of the conveyor belt 11 contacts the card box. This structure is convenient for manufacturing. Driving the card box through one conveyor belt 11 can ensure the stable movement of the card box.

[0034] In some embodiments, the above conveyor belt 11 may adopt a structure as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 . Refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , and there are at least two conveyor belts 11, and the conveyor belts 11 are arranged in parallel and at intervals.

[0035] There are at least two conveyor belts 11. At this time, the widths of the conveyor belts 11 can be appropriately reduced to reduce the contact surface, and then the friction is increased to ensure the stable transportation of the card box.

[0036] It should be noted that when there are multiple conveyor belts 11, the transmission shaft is coaxially connected to the belt pulleys at the same position on multiple conveyor belts 11 to ensure the synchronous transmission of each conveyor belt 11.

[0037] In some embodiments, the above controller 20 may adopt a structure as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 . Refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , and the controller 20 is electrically connected to a control switch 21.

[0038] The control switch 21 can be electrically connected to the controller 20, and the conveyor belt 11 can be controlled through the controller 20, thereby controlling the movement of the card box.

[0039] It should be noted that the control switch 21 can have three gears: fully retracted, fully extended, and half of the cartridge extended. The drive structure 12 can be controlled by the control switch 21 to drive the conveyor belt 11 to move the cartridge.

[0040] In some embodiments, the above cartridge conveying device can adopt the structure as Figure 2 shown. Refer to Figure 2 . The cartridge conveying device further includes a position sensor 40. The position sensor 40 is disposed on the support frame 30 and is electrically connected to the controller 20 for monitoring the position of the cartridge on the conveying mechanism 10.

[0041] The position sensor 40 can ensure that when the cartridge is moving, the position of the cartridge on the conveying mechanism 10 is monitored by the position sensor 40.

[0042] As a specific implementation manner of this embodiment, the position sensor 40 can be disposed in the cartridge passage and can be disposed on the side wall of the cartridge passage.

[0043] It should be explained that the position sensor 40 is a device used to measure the relative position or movement of an object. It can convert the detected position information into an electrical signal for output. In an automated control system, these sensors play an important role in providing feedback for precise control. The position sensor 40 is a prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0044] The embodiment of the present utility model further provides a self-service device 50. The self-service device 50 includes the above cartridge conveying device and a non-contact information reader / writer corresponding to the electronic tag provided on the cartridge.

[0045] Compared with the prior art, the self-service device 50 provided in this embodiment adopts a cartridge conveying device, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the cartridge. The cartridge is conveyed by the conveying mechanism 10, saving manpower and material resources. In addition, a non-contact information reader / writer is also provided. The non-contact information reader / writer can correspond to the electronic tag provided on the cartridge to write information into the electronic tag or read the information on the electronic tag, facilitating the staff to timely obtain the information of the cartridge.

[0046] As a specific implementation manner of this embodiment, the electronic tag may be an IC card. The self-service device 50 can record the number of CPC cards in the card box in the IC card in the card box by setting an IC card reading and writing module inside it, and setting an IC card induction module on the conveying mechanism 10. The IC card induction module can record when the card box enters or leaves the conveying mechanism 10. IC card induction, that is, non-contact IC card technology, is a card technology that exchanges data with a reading and writing device in a non-mechanical contact form. This technology is a perfect combination of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and IC card technology, solving the problems of being passive (no power source in the card) and contactless. The IC card induction technology is a prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0047] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Cartridge conveying device, characterized in that, It includes a conveying mechanism and a supporting controller; The conveying mechanism has a conveying part for supporting and transferring the cartridge case; The conveying mechanism includes: A conveyor belt, horizontally arranged in the cartridge case channel, and the top end face of the conveyor belt is the conveying part; A driving structure for driving the conveyor belt.

2. The cartridge conveying device according to claim 1, wherein, The cartridge case conveying device further includes a support frame for fixedly installing the conveying mechanism.

3. The cartridge conveying device according to claim 2, wherein There is one conveyor belt.

4. The cartridge conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that There are at least two conveyor belts, and each conveyor belt is arranged in parallel and at intervals.

5. The cartridge conveying device according to claim 2, wherein The controller is electrically connected to a control switch.

6. The cartridge conveying device according to claim 2, wherein, The cartridge case conveying device further includes a position sensor, which is arranged on the support frame and electrically connected to the controller for monitoring the position of the cartridge case on the conveying mechanism.

7. Self-service device, characterized in that, It includes: The cartridge case conveying device according to any one of claims 1-6; A non-contact information reader / writer for corresponding to the electronic tag provided on the cartridge case.

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