Banknote handling device

Abstract

The present invention provides a banknote handling device that reduces the possibility of counted banknotes flowing back into the system. [Solution] A banknote handling device 100 is provided, comprising a case 101 having a banknote insertion section and a banknote discharge section, an identification section 110 for identifying banknotes, and transport rollers 104, 104 for transporting banknotes. The case includes a unit 150 that is detachably attached to the discharge section, and at least one part 112L, 112R that is detachably attached to a position opposite the unit in the discharge section and has a shape for pushing banknotes toward the unit.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus for automatically accepting banknotes.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, an apparatus for automatically accepting banknotes has been known. For example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 7-20667 (Patent Document 1) discloses a banknote handling apparatus. According to Patent Document 1, a resin guide plate forming a banknote conveyance path of a conveyance apparatus and a guide portion integrally formed with the guide plate and protruding from the guide plate are provided. At least one pair of guide portions are formed on the left and right of the conveyance apparatus. The guide portion includes an inclined surface that guides the side edge of a banknote parallel to the central portion in the length direction of the banknote to a height different from the central portion of the banknote, and a block edge provided at an end of the guide portion and extending to a different position with respect to the banknote conveyance path. After passing through the inclined surface of the guide portion in a deformed state, the banknote that has returned to its initial flat shape by its own elasticity forms a surface that intersects the block edge. After the banknote is placed in the stacker apparatus, even if a fishing line or the like fixed to the banknote is pulled, it becomes impossible for the banknote to return to the banknote conveyance path, and unauthorized removal of the banknote is prevented.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a banknote handling apparatus in which the possibility of the counted banknotes flowing backward is reduced.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a banknote handling device is provided comprising a case having a banknote insertion section and a banknote discharge section, an identification section for identifying banknotes, and a transport roller for transporting banknotes. The case includes a unit detachably attached to the discharge section and at least one component detachably attached to a position opposite the unit in the discharge section and having a shape for pushing banknotes toward the unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] As described above, the present invention provides a banknote handling device in which the possibility of counted banknotes flowing back out is reduced. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a front perspective view showing the overall appearance of the banknote handling device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a rear perspective view showing the overall appearance of the banknote handling device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a right-side cross-sectional view of a banknote handling device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a rear perspective view of the banknote handling device with the discharge unit according to the first embodiment removed. [Figure 5] This is a front-downward perspective view of the discharge unit according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] This is a left side cross-sectional view showing the positional relationship between the banknote detection unit and the protrusion according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] This is a downward cross-sectional view showing the positional relationship between the banknote detection unit and the protrusion according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] This is an illustrative diagram showing the progression of the state of banknotes as they pass through the discharge section according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] This is a rear perspective view showing the detachable configuration of the convex member in the discharge section according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10] This is a front perspective view of the convex member according to the first embodiment. [Figure 11]This is a rear perspective view of the replaceable convex member according to the first embodiment. [Figure 12] This is a rear perspective view of the convex member according to the third embodiment. [Figure 13] This is a rear perspective view of the convex member according to the fourth embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, identical parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed descriptions of them will not be repeated. [First Embodiment]

[0009] First, referring to Figures 1 to 3, the banknote handling device 100 according to this embodiment has a banknote identification unit 110 for determining the authenticity of banknotes mounted inside the case 101. The banknote handling device 100 transports the banknotes received from the input slot 103 by the transport roller 104, and the banknote identification unit 110 determines the denomination of the banknotes. After this determination, the banknotes are counted by denomination and then discharged from the discharge unit 105.

[0010] In this embodiment, an input slot 103 is provided at the top of the front of the banknote handling device 100. Banknotes are transported backward by a plurality of transport rollers 104 and then transported downward. They are then discharged downward from a discharge section 105 provided on the bottom of the banknote handling device 100. Below the discharge section 105, a case for stocking banknotes and a device for stocking banknotes by denomination, such as a further transport device, are connected.

[0011] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, in this embodiment, a discharge unit 150, which constitutes the rear portion, is detachably configured near the discharge section 105. In other words, the discharge section 105 is composed of the main body 102 of the case 101 and the discharge unit 150. To put it another way, the case 101 includes the main body 102 and the discharge unit 150.

[0012] On the main body 102 side of the case 101, a detection unit 107 for counting currency banknotes is provided. In the discharge unit 150, a mirror 151 that reflects light from the detection unit 107 is provided.

[0013] Thereby, the light from the light 107X of the detection unit 107 is reflected by the mirror 151 and input to the sensor 107Y of the detection unit 107. A control unit (not shown) recognizes that one banknote has passed when, based on the input from the sensor 107Y of the detection unit 107, after the light cannot be detected and then detected again.

[0014] Particularly, regarding this embodiment, after once counting the banknotes, it is configured such that the banknotes do not return from the discharge unit 105 and flow backward toward the insertion slot 103. Hereinafter, this configuration will be described. Also, hereinafter, the left side in the front view of the banknote handling device 100 is described as left, and the right side in the front view of the banknote handling device 100 is described as right.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 4, on the main body 102 side near the discharge unit 105, a plurality of convex portions 102L, 102L, 102L, 102L, 102R, 102R, 102R, 102R are provided.

[0016] More specifically, on the discharge unit 105 of the main body 102, four convex portions 102L, 102L, 102L, 102L are provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the device, that is, on the right side when viewed from the rear of the device. And, in order from the center of the device, the lowest convex portion 102L, the second lowest convex portion 102L, the second highest convex portion 102L, and the highest convex portion 102L are provided.

[0017] Similarly, four convex portions 102R, 102R, 102R, 102R are provided on the right side when viewed from the front of the device, that is, on the left side when viewed from the rear of the device. And, the lowest convex portion 102R, the second lowest convex portion 102R, the second highest convex portion 102R, and the highest convex portion 102R are provided.

[0018] Furthermore, a protrusion is also formed at a position opposite to the main body 102. That is, as shown in Figure 7, multiple protrusions 152L, 152L, 152L, 152R, 152R, 152R are provided on the front surface of the discharge unit 150 near the discharge section 105.

[0019] More specifically, the front of the discharge unit 150 has three protrusions 152L, 152L, and 152L on the left side. Starting from the center of the device, there is a low protrusion 152L, a medium protrusion 152L, and a high protrusion 152L.

[0020] Similarly, on the right side when viewed from the front of the device, there are three protrusions 152R, 152R, and 152R. Then, starting from the center of the device, there are a low protrusion 152R, a medium protrusion 152R, and a high protrusion 152R.

[0021] Here, as shown in Figure 6, the protrusions 102L, 102L, 102L, 102L, 102R, 102R, 102R, 102R on the main body 102 side and the protrusions 152L, 152L, 152L, 152R, 152R, 152R on the discharge unit 150 side are located at the same position as the detection unit 107 in the banknote transport route.

[0022] As configured in this way, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, the detected and counted banknotes are folded into a U shape by the protrusions 102L, 102L, 102L, 102L, 102R, 102R, 102R on the main body 102 side and the protrusions 152L, 152L, 152L, 152R, 152R, 152R on the discharge unit 150 side and discharged from the discharge section 105. Once the banknotes pass through these protrusions, their elasticity returns them to their original flat state, preventing them from flowing back between the protrusions 102L, 102L, 102L, 102L, 102R, 102R, 102R on the main body 102 side and the protrusions 152L, 152L, 152L, 152R, 152R, 152R on the discharge unit 150 side.

[0023] Thus, in this embodiment, since the main body 102 is provided with protrusions 102L, 102L, 102L, 102L, 102R, 102R, 102R, and the discharge unit 150 is also provided with protrusions 152L, 152L, 152L, 152R, 152R, 152R, the possibility of the counted banknotes flowing back out can be reduced compared to the conventional method.

[0024] In particular, with respect to the banknote handling device 100 according to this embodiment, the protrusions 102L, 102L, 102L, 102L, 102R, 102R, 102R, 102R on the main body 102 can be freely removed, so a more suitable discharge section 105 can be easily realized depending on the conditions below the discharge section 105. The following describes this configuration in detail.

[0025] As shown in Figures 9 and 10, in this embodiment, with the discharge unit 150 removed, the convex members 112L and 112R are detachably attached to the lower rear of the main body 102. More specifically, the left convex member 112L, which has convex portions 102L, 102L, 102L, 102L formed thereon, is detachably attached to the lower left side of the back of the main body 102 by a screw 113. The worker fixes the convex member 112L to the lower left side of the back of the main body 102 by passing the screw 113 through the screw hole 112X of the convex member 112L and tightening it to the main body 102. Similarly, the right convex member 112R, which has convex portions 102R, 102R, 102R, 102R formed thereon, is detachably attached to the right side of the back of the main body 102 by a screw 113. The worker inserts the screw 113 through the screw hole 112X of the protruding member 112R and fastens it to the main body 102, thereby fixing the protruding member 112R to the lower left side of the back of the main body 102.

[0026] This allows for easy replacement of the components attached to the discharge section 105 depending on the usage of the banknote handling device 100. For example, depending on the configuration of the device connected to the end of the discharge section 105 and the type of banknotes being handled, components 112LX and 112RX without protrusions, as shown in Figure 11, can be attached to the discharge section 105 instead of the protruding components 112L and 112R. More specifically, if a large storage space is provided below the discharge section 105, or if the banknotes that exit the discharge section 105 are further transported by transport rollers, it may be preferable not to require the backflow prevention protruding components 112L and 112R, thereby avoiding unnecessary resistance. [Second Embodiment]

[0027] In the above embodiment, as shown in Figure 9, multiple protrusions 102L, 102L, 102L, 102L, 102R, 102R, 102R, 102R were formed on the convex members 112L, 112R. However, it is also possible for one convex member to be formed on one convex member. [Third Embodiment]

[0028] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as shown in Figure 9, multiple protrusions 102L, 102L, 102L, 102L, 102R, 102R, 102R, 102R were formed on the convex members 112L and 112R. However, as shown in Figure 12, the surfaces of the convex members 112LY and 112RY may be curved overall. This also allows the banknotes to be output from the discharge unit 105 in a bent state, thereby preventing the banknotes from flowing back. [Fourth Embodiment]

[0029] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as shown in Figure 9, the left and right convex members 112L and 112R were attached to the back of the main body 102 from the rear by screws 113, but the configuration is not limited to this. As shown in Figures 10 and 13, the convex members 112LZ and 112RZ may be fitted onto the back of the main body 102 by providing protrusions or locking parts on the back surface without forming screw holes, or the convex members 112LZ and 112RZ may be hooked onto the bottom surface of the main body 102. [Fifth Embodiment]

[0030] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as shown in Figure 9, the convex members 112L and 112R were attached to both the left and right sides of the discharge section 105, but they may be configured to be attachable to only one side. Alternatively, they may be configured to be attachable to both sides, while the user attaches the convex member to only one side.

[0031] Alternatively, the convex members may be detachably configured not only at the left and right ends of the discharge section 105, but also in the central part or elsewhere.

[0032] Alternatively, the convex member may be a member that covers the entire discharge section 105 from the left side to the right side. [Sixth Embodiment]

[0033] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the convex members 112L and 112R on the main body 102 side of the discharge section 105 were configured to be detachable and replaceable. However, the convex portions 152L, 152L, 152L, 152R, 152R, 152R on the discharge unit 150 side may also be replaceable. That is, the first member on which the convex portions 152L, 152L, 152L are formed may be configured to be detachably attached to the left side of the front of the discharge unit 150, and the second member on which the convex portions 152R, 152R, 152R are formed may be configured to be detachably attached to the right side of the front of the discharge unit 150. [summary]

[0034] In the above embodiment, a banknote handling device is provided, comprising a case having a banknote insertion section and a banknote discharge section, an identification section for identifying banknotes, and a transport roller for transporting banknotes. The case includes a unit detachably attached to the discharge section, and at least one component detachably attached to a position opposite the unit in the discharge section and having a shape for pushing banknotes toward the unit.

[0035] Preferably, at least one component includes a member attached to one end of the discharge section and having a protrusion for pushing up one end of the counted banknote toward the unit, and a member attached to the other end of the discharge section and having a protrusion for pushing up the other end of the counted banknote toward the unit.

[0036] Preferably, at least one component includes a member attached to one end of the discharge section and having a slope for pushing up one end of the counted banknote toward the unit, and a member attached to the other end of the discharge section and having a slope for pushing up the other end of the counted banknote toward the unit.

[0037] Preferably, the unit has a protrusion or inclination at a position opposite to at least one component for pushing banknotes toward at least one component.

[0038] Preferably, portions having protrusions or inclined surfaces are also configured to be detachable from the unit.

[0039] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered in all respects to be illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims are intended to be included. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 100: Banknote handling device 101: Case 102: Main unit 102L: Convex part 102R: Convex part 103: Inlet 104: Conveyor roller 105: Discharge section 107: Detection unit 107X: Light (light-emitting side of the sensor) 107Y: Sensor (light-receiving side of the sensor) 110: Banknote Validation Department 112L: Convex member 112R: Convex member 112LX: Components 112RX: Components 112LY: Convex member 112RY: Convex member 112LZ: Convex member 112RZ: Convex member 113: Screw 150: Discharge Unit 151: Mirror 152L: Convex part 152R: Convex part

Claims

1. A case having a banknote insertion section and a banknote ejection section, The aforementioned identification unit for identifying banknotes, A banknote handling device comprising a transport roller for transporting banknotes, The aforementioned case is, A unit that can be detachably attached to the discharge section, A banknote handling device comprising at least one component detachably attached to the discharge unit at a position opposite to the unit, and having a shape for pushing the banknotes upward toward the unit.

2. The aforementioned at least one component is A member attached to one end of the discharge unit, having a protrusion for pushing up one end of the banknote after counting toward the unit, The banknote handling device according to claim 1, further comprising a member attached to the other end of the discharge section and having a protrusion for pushing up the other end of the banknote after counting toward the unit.

3. The aforementioned at least one component is A member attached to one end of the discharge section, having a slope for pushing up one end of the banknote after counting toward the unit, The banknote handling device according to claim 1, further comprising a member attached to the other end of the discharge section and having a sloping surface for pushing the other end of the banknote after counting toward the unit.

4. The banknote handling device according to claim 1, wherein the unit has a protrusion or inclined surface at a position opposite to the at least one component for pushing the banknote toward the at least one component.

5. The banknote handling device according to claim 4, wherein the portion having the convex or inclined surface is also configured to be detachable from the unit.

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