Cash handling device and door simultaneous opening prevention structure

Abstract

To prevent a plurality of doors from being unlocked concurrently.SOLUTION: A cash handling device 100 includes: a bill unit 21 that handles a bill; a coin unit 26 that handles a coin; an enclosure (a bill device main body 1 and a coin device main body 12) that stores the bill unit and the coin unit in a drawable manner; a bill door 5 that seals the bill unit; a coin door 15 that seals the coin unit; and a lock mechanism LK that locks either one of or both the bill door and the coin door so as not to be openable. The lock mechanism unlocks one of the bill unit and the coin unit at the time of unlocking, and maintains lock of the other unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cash handling device and a structure for preventing simultaneous opening of doors.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as a cash handling device for handling cash, there is a device provided with a plurality of pull-out units in which cash is stored (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, the cash handling device is described as a "cash processing device (FIG. 8)". This type of cash handling device may be provided with an anti-tipping plate at the contact portion with the floor surface so as not to tip over in the pulling-out direction of the unit due to the mass of the unit or an external force applied to the device body when the unit is pulled out.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the conventional cash handling device, a plurality of units are arranged inside a plurality of doors, and the locks of the plurality of doors could be released simultaneously. Therefore, in the conventional cash handling device, a plurality of units could be pulled out simultaneously. When such a conventional cash handling device pulls out a plurality of units simultaneously, there is a problem that the center of gravity moves forward, most of the mass of the pulled-out units is applied to the anti-tipping plate, and the anti-tipping plate may be deformed.

[0005] In addition, in a conventional cash handling device, when attempting to improve the strength of the anti-tipping plate to ensure the anti-tipping function, the size of the anti-tipping plate may increase, the thickness may become thicker, or it may be necessary to add and install a reinforcing member. As a result, in a conventional cash handling device, there are problems such as deterioration of installability, an increase in cost, and the generation of unfavorable parts such as protrusions.

[0006] The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and a main object thereof is to provide a cash handling device capable of preventing simultaneous unlocking of locks of a plurality of doors, and a door simultaneous opening prevention structure.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a cash handling device including a banknote unit for handling banknotes, a coin unit for handling coins, a housing for removably storing the banknote unit and the coin unit, a banknote door for sealing the banknote unit, a coin door for sealing the coin unit, and a lock mechanism for locking one or both of the banknote door and the coin door in a non-openable manner. The lock mechanism includes a banknote-side link mechanism for locking the banknote door, a coin-side link mechanism for locking the coin door, and a seesaw member. The banknote-side link mechanism has a banknote-side member for tilting the seesaw member and a banknote-side spring member for restricting the movement of the seesaw member. The coin-side link mechanism has a coin-side member for tilting the seesaw member and a coin-side spring member for restricting the movement of the seesaw member. When unlocking the lock of the banknote door, the banknote-side member tilts the seesaw member, and the banknote-side spring member restricts the movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts the movement of the coin-side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the coin door. When unlocking the lock of the coin door, the coin-side member tilts the seesaw member, and the coin-side spring member restricts the movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts the movement of the banknote-side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the banknote door. It is configured as such.

[0008] Further, the present invention provides a cash handling device, A bill unit for handling bills, a coin unit for handling coins, a housing for removably storing the bill unit and the coin unit, a bill door for sealing the bill unit, a coin door for sealing the coin unit, and a lock mechanism for locking one or both of the bill door and the coin door in a non-openable manner. The lock mechanism includes a bill-side link mechanism for locking the bill door, a coin-side link mechanism for locking the coin door, and a seesaw member. The bill-side link mechanism has a bill-side member for tilting the seesaw member and a protruding pin for popping up the bill door and restricting the movement of the seesaw member. The coin-side link mechanism has a coin-side member for tilting the seesaw member and a protruding pin for popping up the coin door and restricting the movement of the seesaw member. When the lock of the bill door is unlocked, the bill-side member tilts the seesaw member, and the protruding pin restricts the movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts the movement of the coin-side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the coin door. When the lock of the coin door is unlocked, the coin-side member tilts the seesaw member, and the protruding pin restricts the movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts the movement of the bill-side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the bill door. It is configured as such.

[0009] Further, the present invention provides a door simultaneous opening prevention structure including a first unit, a second unit, a housing for removably storing the first unit and the second unit, a first door for sealing the first unit, a second door for sealing the second unit, and a lock mechanism for locking one or both of the first door and the second door in a non-openable manner. The locking mechanism includes a first door side link mechanism for locking the first door, a second door side link mechanism for locking the second door, and a seesaw member. The first door side link mechanism has a first door side member for tilting the seesaw member and a first door side spring member for restricting the movement of the seesaw member. The second door side link mechanism has a second door side member for tilting the seesaw member and a second door side spring member for restricting the movement of the seesaw member. When unlocking the lock of the first door, the first door side member tilts the seesaw member, and the first door side spring member restricts the movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts the movement of the second door side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the second door. When unlocking the lock of the second door, the second door side member tilts the seesaw member, and the second door side spring member restricts the movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts the movement of the first door side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the first door. It is configured as such.

[0010] Further, the present invention provides a door simultaneous opening prevention structure, A first unit, a second unit, a housing for removably accommodating the first unit and the second unit, a first door for sealing the first unit, a second door for sealing the second unit, and a locking mechanism for locking one or both of the first door and the second door in a non-openable manner, the locking mechanism comprising a first door side link mechanism for locking the first door, a second door side link mechanism for locking the second door, and a seesaw member, the first door side link mechanism having a first door side member for tilting the seesaw member and a protruding pin for popping up the first door and restricting the movement of the seesaw member, the second door side link mechanism having a second door side member for tilting the seesaw member and a protruding pin for popping up the second door and restricting the movement of the seesaw member, the locking mechanism, when unlocking the lock of the first door, causing the first door side member to tilt the seesaw member and the protruding pin to restrict the movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts the movement of the second door side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the second door, and when unlocking the lock of the second door, causing the second door side member to tilt the seesaw member and the protruding pin to restrict the movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts the movement of the first door side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the first door It is configured as such.

Effects of the Invention

[0011] According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent simultaneous unlocking of locks of a plurality of doors.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0013] Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, embodiments of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as "the present embodiment") will be described in detail. Note that each figure only schematically shows to such an extent that the present invention can be sufficiently understood. Therefore, the present invention is not limited only to the illustrated examples. Also, in each figure, for common components and similar components, the same reference numerals are given, and their overlapping explanations are omitted.

[0014] [Embodiment 1] <Overall Configuration of Cash Handling Device> Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, the overall configuration of the cash handling device 100 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the cash handling device 100 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the cash handling device 100. FIG. 3 is an internal configuration diagram of the bill unit of the cash handling device 100. FIG. 4 is an internal configuration diagram of the coin unit of the cash handling device 100. In the present embodiment, the cash handling device 100 will be described as a window device used in a financial institution. However, the present invention can be used not only for window devices but also for devices such as ATMs (automated teller machines) and currency exchange machines used in financial institutions and distribution institutions, ticket vending machines used in transportation institutions and distribution institutions, and other devices.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 1, the cash handling device 100 according to Embodiment 1 includes a banknote device main body 1 for handling banknotes, a coin device main body 12 for handling coins, and an anti-tip plate 28a (FIGS. 9 and 10) for preventing the device from tipping over. However, the cash handling device 100 may be configured without the anti-tip plate 28a (FIGS. 9 and 10).

[0016] An operation screen 2 for operating the cash handling device 100 is provided on the upper part of the banknote device main body 1. Also, a banknote panel 3 that rotates up and down around the banknote panel support shaft 4 and opens and closes is provided on the upper part of the banknote device main body 1. A banknote door 5 that moves horizontally to the right around the banknote door support shaft 6 and opens and closes is provided on the lower part of the banknote device main body 1.

[0017] The banknote panel 3 is provided with a QR code reading unit 7 for reading QR codes, a speaker unit 8 for emitting guidance voices during transactions, and a banknote slot 9 for inserting and ejecting banknotes during deposit and withdrawal.

[0018] The banknote door 5 is provided with a banknote door part return port 10 for returning foreign objects during transactions. Also, a banknote door lock 11 for locking and unlocking the banknote door 5 is provided on the banknote door 5.

[0019] An upper part of the coin device main body 12 is provided with a coin panel 13 that rotates up and down around the coin panel support shaft 14 and opens and closes. A lower part of the coin device main body 12 is provided with a coin door 15 that moves horizontally to the left around the coin door support shaft 16 and opens and closes.

[0020] The coin panel 13 is provided with a coin slot 17 for inserting and ejecting coins during deposit and withdrawal.

[0021] The coin door 15 is provided with a coin door part return port 18 for returning foreign objects during transactions. Also, a coin door lock 19 for locking and unlocking the coin door 15 is provided on the coin door 15.

[0022] The fall prevention plate 28a (Figs. 9 and 10) is disposed at the bottom of the cash handling device 100 and is fixed to the housing of the cash handling device 100 by fastening bolts 29 (Figs. 9 and 10).

[0023] As shown in Fig. 2, the bill device main body 1 and the coin device main body 12 are fastened by a plurality of connection plates 20a provided on the back of the device and connection screws 20b provided inside the device. The bill door 5 and the coin door 15 are structured to open in a double-leaf manner. However, in the cash handling device 100 according to the first embodiment, the bill door 5 and the coin door 15 cannot be opened simultaneously by a lock mechanism LK (see Figs. 5 and 6) described later.

[0024] As shown in Fig. 3, inside the bill device main body 1, a bill unit 21 for handling bills is provided. In this embodiment, the bill unit 21 is composed of an upper bill unit 22 disposed at the upper part inside the bill device main body 1 and a lower bill unit 24 disposed at the lower part inside the bill device main body 1. Also, inside the bill device main body 1, an upper bill unit drawer mechanism 23 for holding the upper bill unit 22 in a pull-outable manner and a lower bill unit drawer mechanism 25 for holding the lower bill unit 24 in a pull-outable manner are provided.

[0025] The cash handling device 100 can open the bill panel 3 and the bill door 5 to pull out either one or both of the upper bill unit 22 held by the upper bill unit drawer mechanism 23 and the lower bill unit 24 held by the lower bill unit drawer mechanism 25 to the front side for maintenance.

[0026] As shown in Fig. 4, inside the coin device main body 12, a coin unit 26 for handling coins and a coin unit drawer mechanism 27 for holding the coin unit 26 in a pull-outable manner are provided.

[0027] The cash handling device 100 can open the coin panel 13 and the coin door 15 to pull out the coin unit 26 held by the coin unit drawer mechanism 27 to the front side for maintenance.

[0028] <Configuration of the Lock Mechanism> The cash handling device 100 includes a lock mechanism LK (see FIG. 5) that locks the bill door 5 and the coin door 15 so that they cannot be opened. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5, the configuration of the lock mechanism LK will be described. FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of the lock mechanism LK. FIG. 5 shows the configuration of the lock mechanism LK as viewed from the front side of the cash handling device 100 inside the bill door 5, inside the coin door 15, and inside the housing below the bill door 5 and the coin door 15. FIG. 5 shows a state in which the lock mechanism LK locks both the bill door 5 and the coin door 15.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 5, the lock mechanism LK includes a bill-side link mechanism LB provided inside the bill door 5, a coin-side link mechanism LC provided inside the coin door 15, and a stopper bracket 49 provided inside the housing below the bill door 5 and the coin door 15. The bill-side link mechanism LB is a bill-side link mechanism that locks the bill door 5. The coin-side link mechanism LC is a coin-side link mechanism that locks the coin door 15. The stopper bracket 49 is a seesaw member that rotates (oscillates) like a seesaw in response to the movement of the bill-side link mechanism LB or the coin-side link mechanism LC.

[0030] As the bill-side link mechanism LB, the lock mechanism LK has, inside the bill door 5, a bill door lock 11, rotating links 30, 31, a linear motion link 32, a rotating bracket 33, a horizontally sliding pin 34, a vertically sliding pin 35, sliding pin guides 42, 42a, and a bill door laminate 43.

[0031] The bill door lock 11 is a key cylinder part for closing and opening the bill door 5. The rotating link 30 is connected to the bill door lock 11 and is a member that interlocks with the rotational movement of the bill door lock 11. The rotating link 31 is connected to the rotating link 30 and is a member that moves in conjunction with the rotational movement of the rotating link 30. The linear link 32 is a member that is connected to the rotary link 31 and moves vertically in conjunction with the movement of the rotary link 31. The rotary bracket 33 is a member that is connected to the linear link 32 and rotates in conjunction with the movement of the linear link 32. The horizontal sliding pin 34 is a member that is connected to the rotary bracket 33 and moves horizontally in conjunction with the rotation of the rotary bracket 33. The vertical sliding pin 35 is a member that is connected to the rotary bracket 33 and moves vertically in conjunction with the rotation of the rotary bracket 33. The vertical sliding pin 35 functions as a banknote side member that tilts the stopper bracket 49 (seesaw member) when unlocking the lock of the banknote door 5. The sliding pin guides 42, 42a are members that guide the horizontal movement of the horizontal sliding pin 34. The banknote door laminated plate 43 is a plate-like member provided with a through-hole for passing the horizontal sliding pin 34. In a state where the banknote door 5 (banknote door lock 11) is locked, the horizontal sliding pin 34 serves as a bolt, and the banknote door 5 cannot be opened.

[0032] Also, the lock mechanism LK, as a coin side link mechanism LC, has a coin door lock 19, rotary links 36, 37, a linear link 38, a rotary bracket 39, a horizontal sliding pin 40, a vertical sliding pin 41, sliding pin guides 44, 44a, and a coin door laminated plate 45 inside the coin door 15.

[0033] The coin door lock 19 is a key cylinder part for closing and opening the coin door 15. The rotary link 36 is a member that is connected to the coin door lock 19 and rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the coin door lock 19. The rotary link 37 is a member that is connected to the rotary link 36 and moves in conjunction with the rotation of the rotary link 36. The linear link 38 is a member that is connected to the rotary link 37 and moves vertically in conjunction with the movement of the rotary link 37. The rotating bracket 39 is a member that is connected to the linear motion link 38 and rotates in conjunction with the movement of the linear motion link 38. The horizontal sliding pin 40 is a member that is connected to the rotating bracket 39 and moves horizontally in conjunction with the rotation of the rotating bracket 39. The vertical sliding pin 41 is a member that is connected to the rotating bracket 39 and moves vertically in conjunction with the rotation of the rotating bracket 39. The vertical sliding pin 41 functions as a coin-side member that tilts the stopper bracket 49 (seesaw member) when unlocking the lock of the coin door 15. The sliding pin guides 44, 44a are members that guide the horizontal movement of the horizontal sliding pin 40. The coin door laminated plate 45 is a plate-like member provided with a through hole for passing the horizontal sliding pin 40. In a state where the coin door 15 (coin door lock 19) is locked, the horizontal sliding pin 40 serves as a latch, and the coin door 15 cannot be opened.

[0034] A contact portion 49a is provided at the banknote-side end of the stopper bracket 49 (seesaw member) where the lower end of the vertical sliding pin 35 of the banknote-side link mechanism LB abuts. Also, a contact portion 49b is provided at the coin-side end of the stopper bracket 49 (seesaw member) where the lower end of the vertical sliding pin 41 of the coin-side link mechanism LC abuts.

[0035] In this embodiment, the vertical sliding pin 35 of the banknote-side link mechanism LB and the vertical sliding pin 41 of the coin-side link mechanism LC are described as moving vertically in the range from position K to position L at their lower ends. That is, position K is the top dead center of the movement of the vertical sliding pin 35 of the banknote-side link mechanism LB and the vertical sliding pin 41 of the coin-side link mechanism LC, and position L is described as the bottom dead center of the movement of the vertical sliding pin 35 of the banknote-side link mechanism LB and the vertical sliding pin 41 of the coin-side link mechanism LC.

[0036] In addition, the cash handling device 100 includes a bracket 46, a fulcrum pin 47, an E-ring 48, leaf springs 50 and 51, and guide portions 52 and 53 around a stopper bracket 49 (a seesaw member).

[0037] The bracket 46 is a member that supports the stopper bracket 49 and the like, which is disposed below the banknote door 5 and the coin door 15. The bracket 46 is fixed to the banknote device main body 1 and the coin device main body 12 with screws (not shown). The fulcrum pin 47 is a member that pivotally supports the stopper bracket 49. The fulcrum pin 47 is fixed to the bracket 46 by welding. The stopper bracket 49 is disposed so as to be rotatable about the fulcrum pin 47. The E-ring 48 is a retaining member for the stopper bracket 49 that prevents the stopper bracket 49 from coming off the fulcrum pin 47. The E-ring 48 is attached to the fulcrum pin 47. The leaf spring 50 is an elastic member disposed between the banknote door 5 and the stopper bracket 49. The leaf spring 50 functions as a banknote-side spring member that restricts the movement of the stopper bracket 49 when the lock of the banknote door 5 is unlocked. The leaf spring 51 is an elastic member disposed between the coin door 15 and the stopper bracket 49. The leaf spring 51 functions as a coin-side spring member that restricts the movement of the stopper bracket 49 when the lock of the coin door 15 is unlocked.

[0038] The guide portion 52 is a member that guides a protruding portion M provided so as to protrude upward at the free end of the leaf spring 50. Similar to the guide portion 52, the guide portion 53 is a member that guides a protruding portion Ma (not shown) provided so as to protrude upward at the free end of the leaf spring 51. The guide portions 52 and 53 are attached to the bracket 46 with screws (not shown).

[0039] The leaf spring 50 is arranged horizontally, with the end closer to the edge of the banknote door 5 being the fixed end and the end farther from the edge of the banknote door 5 being the free end. The fixed end of the leaf spring 50 is attached to the bracket 46 with a screw (not shown). A protruding portion M (see FIGS. 7 and 8) provided to protrude upward is provided at the free end of the leaf spring 50. The central portion of the protruding portion M of the leaf spring 50 is housed inside the guide portion 52, and the upper portion protrudes upward from the upper end of the guide portion 52. The upper portion of the protruding portion M of the leaf spring 50 is arranged at a position where it abuts against the banknote door 5. The protruding portion M of the leaf spring 50 moves in the front-rear direction according to the opening and closing operation of the banknote door 5, and in accordance with the movement of the protruding portion M, the entire free end of the leaf spring 50 moves in the front-rear direction. Specifically, when the banknote door 5 is opened by an operator, the banknote door 5 no longer presses the protruding portion M of the leaf spring 50. Therefore, the protruding portion M of the leaf spring 50 moves forward, and in accordance with the movement of the protruding portion M, the entire free end of the leaf spring 50 moves forward. At this time, the free end of the leaf spring 50 rides on top of the vicinity of the banknote-side end of the stopper bracket 49. Thereby, the locking mechanism LK restricts the movement of the stopper bracket 49 and locks the coin door 15 so that it cannot be opened. Also, when the banknote door 5 is closed by an operator, the banknote door 5 presses the protruding portion M of the leaf spring 50. Therefore, the protruding portion M of the leaf spring 50 moves backward, and in accordance with the movement of the protruding portion M, the entire free end of the leaf spring 50 moves backward. At this time, the free end of the leaf spring 50 disengages from above the vicinity of the banknote-side end of the stopper bracket 49, releasing the restriction on the movement of the stopper bracket 49.

[0040] The leaf spring 51 is arranged horizontally, with the end near the edge of the coin door 15 being the fixed end and the end far from the edge of the coin door 15 being the free end. The fixed end of the leaf spring 51 is attached to the bracket 46 with a screw (not shown). Similar to the leaf spring 50, a protruding portion Ma (not shown) that protrudes upward is provided at the free end of the leaf spring 51. The protruding portion Ma and the central portion of the leaf spring 51 are housed inside the guide portion 53, and the upper portion protrudes above the upper end of the guide portion 53. The upper portion of the protruding portion Ma of the leaf spring 51 is arranged at a position that abuts against the coin door 15. The protruding portion Ma of the leaf spring 51 moves in the front-rear direction according to the opening and closing operation of the coin door 15, and in accordance with the movement of the protruding portion Ma, the entire free end of the leaf spring 51 moves in the front-rear direction. Specifically, when the coin door 15 is opened by an operator, the coin door 15 no longer presses the protruding portion Ma of the leaf spring 51. Therefore, the protruding portion Ma of the leaf spring 51 moves forward, and in accordance with the movement of the protruding portion Ma, the entire free end of the leaf spring 51 moves forward. At this time, the free end of the leaf spring 51 rides on top of the coin side end portion of the stopper bracket 49. As a result, the locking mechanism LK restricts the movement of the stopper bracket 49 and locks the banknote door 5 so that it cannot be opened. Also, when the coin door 15 is closed by an operator, the coin door 15 presses the protruding portion Ma of the leaf spring 51. Therefore, the protruding portion Ma of the leaf spring 51 moves backward, and in accordance with the movement of the protruding portion Ma, the entire free end of the leaf spring 51 moves backward. At this time, the free end of the leaf spring 51 disengages from above the coin side end portion of the stopper bracket 49, releasing the restriction on the movement of the stopper bracket 49.

[0041] <Operation of the Locking Mechanism> Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8, the operation of the lock mechanism LK will be described. FIG. 5 shows a state where the lock mechanism LK locks both the banknote door 5 and the coin door 15. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the operation when unlocking the lock of the banknote door 5 in the lock mechanism LK. FIGS. 7 and 8 are detailed configuration diagrams of the lock mechanism LK. FIGS. 7 and 8 show the configuration near the banknote-side end of the stopper bracket 49 (seesaw member). FIG. 7 shows a state where the lock mechanism LK has released the lock of the banknote door 5. FIG. 8 shows a state where the lock mechanism LK maintains the lock of the banknote door 5.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 5, when locking the banknote door 5 and the coin door 15, in the banknote-side link mechanism LB, the horizontal sliding pin 34 is fitted with the banknote door laminate 43, and the banknote door 5 is locked and in a non-openable state. Also, in the coin-side link mechanism LC, the horizontal sliding pin 40 is fitted with the coin door laminate 45, and the coin door 15 is locked and in a non-openable state. Further, the stopper bracket 49 (seesaw member) is rotatable about the fulcrum pin 47.

[0043] When unlocking the lock of the banknote door 5, the lock mechanism LK causes the banknote-side link mechanism LB and the coin-side link mechanism LC to operate as shown in the operation example of FIG. 6. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, when unlocking the lock of the banknote door 5, in the coin-side link mechanism LC, the horizontal sliding pin 40 is fitted with the coin door laminated plate 45, and the coin door 15 is locked and in a non-openable state. On the other hand, in the banknote-side link mechanism LB, when the banknote door lock 11 is rotated from position E to position Ea by an operator to open the banknote door 5, the rotating link 30 rotates and the rotating link 31 moves in conjunction with the rotating operation of the banknote door lock 11. At this time, in conjunction with the moving operation of the rotating link 31, the linear motion link 32 moves in the vertical direction and the rotating bracket 33 rotates. Then, in conjunction with the rotating operation of the rotating bracket 33, the horizontal sliding pin 34 moves horizontally from position G to position H, and the horizontal sliding pin 34 disengages from the banknote door laminated plate 43. As a result, the lock mechanism LK releases the lock of the banknote door 5. That is, at this time, the lock mechanism LK is in a state where the fitting between the horizontal sliding pin 34 and the banknote door laminated plate 43 is disengaged and the banknote door 5 can be opened.

[0044] Also, as shown in FIG. 7, in conjunction with the rotating operation of the rotating bracket 33, the vertical sliding pin 35 moves vertically (downward) from position K to position L and pushes down the banknote-side portion of the stopper bracket 49. As a result, the stopper bracket 49 rotates about the fulcrum pin 47. As a result, the vertical sliding pin 35 tilts the stopper bracket 49 so that the banknote-side portion of the stopper bracket 49 descends and the coin-side portion of the stopper bracket 49 ascends. The stopper bracket 49 makes it difficult for the vertical sliding pin 41 of the coin-side link mechanism LC to descend due to the upward movement of the coin-side portion.

[0045] Here, assume that the bill door 5 is opened by an operator. Then, the bill door 5 no longer presses the protruding portion M (see Fig. 7) of the leaf spring 50 backward. At this time, the contact portion 49a of the stopper bracket 49 is pushed down to the position L, and the bill-side end of the stopper bracket 49 is lowered. Therefore, the reaction force of the leaf spring 50 is released, and the free end of the leaf spring 50 returns to the position overlapping the bill-side end of the stopper bracket 49. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 7, the free end of the leaf spring 50 moves forward and rides on the bill-side portion of the stopper bracket 49. As a result, the lock mechanism LK restricts the movement of the stopper bracket 49. As a result, even if an operator attempts to unlock the coin door 15, the lock mechanism LK restricts the movement of the coin-side link mechanism LC with the stopper bracket 49 and maintains the lock of the coin door 15.

[0046] That is, even if an operator attempts to rotate the coin door lock 19 from the position F to the position Fa shown in Fig. 6, the stopper bracket 49 is restricted with the bill-side end pushed down to the position L. Therefore, the vertical sliding pin 41 of the coin-side link mechanism LC cannot move vertically (downward) from the position K to the position L. Further, the vertical sliding pin 41 of the coin-side link mechanism LC is directly connected to the coin door lock 19 via the rotary bracket 39, the linear motion link 38, and the rotary links 37 and 36. Therefore, the lock mechanism LK can restrict the rotation of the coin door lock 19 from the position F to the position Fa by the operator when the lock of the bill door 5 is unlocked, so that the horizontal sliding pin 40 does not come off the coin door laminate 45. As a result, the lock mechanism LK can prevent the coin door 15 from being opened when the lock of the bill door 5 is unlocked.

[0047] Note that, as shown in FIG. 8, when the bill door 5 is closed by an operator, the bill door 5 presses the protruding portion M of the leaf spring 50. Therefore, the protruding portion M of the leaf spring 50 moves rearward, and in accordance with the movement of the protruding portion M, the entire free end of the leaf spring 50 moves rearward. At this time, the overlap between the free end of the leaf spring 50 and the stopper bracket 49 disappears, and the free end of the leaf spring 50 disengages from above the vicinity of the bill-side end of the stopper bracket 49, releasing the restriction on the movement of the stopper bracket 49. As a result, the lock mechanism LK becomes capable of unlocking either the bill door 5 or the coin door 15. Note that, in this state, when the bill door lock 11 is locked, the bill door lock 11 and the coin door lock 19 lock both the bill door 5 and the coin door 15 so that they cannot be opened.

[0048] Also, when unlocking the lock of the coin door 15, the lock mechanism LK operates in the reverse of the operation example shown in FIG. 6 for the bill-side link mechanism LB and the coin-side link mechanism LC. That is, when unlocking the lock of the coin door 15, in the bill-side link mechanism LB, the horizontal sliding pin 34 is fitted to the bill door laminated plate 43, and the bill door 5 is locked and in a non-openable state. On the other hand, in the coin-side link mechanism LC, when the coin door lock 19 is rotated from the position F to the position Fa by an operator to open the coin door 15, the rotation link 36 rotates and the rotation link 37 moves in conjunction with the rotation operation of the coin door lock 19. At this time, the straight movement link 38 moves in the vertical direction and the rotation bracket 39 rotates in conjunction with the movement operation of the rotation link 37. Then, in conjunction with the rotation operation of the rotation bracket 39, the horizontal sliding pin 40 moves horizontally from the position I to the position J, and the horizontal sliding pin 40 disengages from the coin door laminated plate 45. As a result, the lock mechanism LK releases the lock of the coin door 15. That is, at this time, the lock mechanism LK becomes capable of opening the coin door 15 with the engagement between the horizontal sliding pin 40 and the coin door laminated plate 45 disengaged.

[0049] Also, in conjunction with the rotation of the rotary bracket 39, the vertically sliding pin 41 moves vertically downward (in the downward direction) from position K to position L and pushes down the coin-side portion of the stopper bracket 49. As a result, the stopper bracket 49 rotates about the fulcrum pin 47. Consequently, the vertically sliding pin 41 tilts the stopper bracket 49 such that the coin-side portion of the stopper bracket 49 descends and the bill-side portion of the stopper bracket 49 ascends. When the bill-side portion of the stopper bracket 49 ascends, it becomes difficult for the vertically sliding pin 35 of the bill-side link mechanism LB to descend.

[0050] Here, assume that the coin door 15 is opened by an operator. Then, the coin door 15 no longer presses the protruding portion Ma (not shown) of the leaf spring 51. At this time, since the contact portion 49b of the stopper bracket 49 is pushed down to position L and the coin-side end of the stopper bracket 49 is lowered, the reaction force of the leaf spring 51 is released, and the free end of the leaf spring 51 returns to a position overlapping the coin-side end of the stopper bracket 49. Therefore, the free end of the leaf spring 51 moves forward and rides on the coin-side portion of the stopper bracket 49. Thereby, the locking mechanism LK restricts the movement of the stopper bracket 49. As a result, even if an operator attempts to unlock the bill door 5, the locking mechanism LK restricts the movement of the bill-side link mechanism LB with the stopper bracket 49 and maintains the lock of the bill door 5.

[0051] That is, even if an operator attempts to rotate the banknote door lock 11 from the position E shown in FIG. 6 to the position Ea, the stopper bracket 49 is regulated with the coin-side end portion pushed down to the position L. Therefore, the vertical sliding pin 35 of the banknote-side link mechanism LB (coin-side link mechanism) cannot move vertically (downward) from the position K to the position L. Further, the vertical sliding pin 35 of the banknote-side link mechanism LB (coin-side link mechanism) is directly connected to the banknote door lock 11 via the rotation bracket 33, the linear motion link 32, and the rotation links 31, 30. Therefore, the lock mechanism LK can regulate the rotation of the banknote door lock 11 from the position E to the position Ea by the operator when unlocking the lock of the coin door 15, so that the horizontal sliding pin 34 does not come off the banknote door laminate 43. Thereby, the lock mechanism LK can prevent the banknote door 5 from being opened when unlocking the lock of the coin door 15.

[0052] When the coin door 15 is closed by the operator, the coin door 15 presses the protruding portion Ma of the leaf spring 51. Therefore, the protruding portion Ma of the leaf spring 51 moves rearward, and in accordance with the movement of the protruding portion Ma, the entire free end of the leaf spring 51 moves rearward. At this time, the overlap between the free end of the leaf spring 51 and the stopper bracket 49 disappears, the free end of the leaf spring 51 comes off from above near the coin-side end portion of the stopper bracket 49, and the regulation of the movement of the stopper bracket 49 is released. Thereby, the lock mechanism LK becomes in a state where either the lock of the banknote door 5 or the coin door 15 can be released. Note that in this state, when the coin door lock 19 is locked, the banknote door lock 11 and the coin door lock 19 lock both the banknote door 5 and the coin door 15 so that they cannot be opened.

[0053] <Operation when the unit of the cash handling device is pulled out> Hereinafter, the operation when the unit of the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment is pulled out (see FIGS. 9 and 10) will be described in comparison with the operation when the unit of the comparative example cash handling device 100com is pulled out (see FIGS. 15 to 20).

[0054] First, with reference to FIGS. 15 to 20, the operation of the cash handling device 100com of the comparative example when the unit is pulled out will be described. FIGS. 15 to 20 are explanatory diagrams of the operation of the cash handling device 100com of the comparative example when the unit is pulled out.

[0055] The cash handling device 100com of the comparative example is a device corresponding to a conventional cash handling device. The cash handling device 100com of the comparative example is different from the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment in that it does not include a lock mechanism LK (see FIGS. 5 to 8), and in that it includes a tipping prevention plate 28 instead of the tipping prevention plate 28a (see FIGS. 9 and 10).

[0056] Similar to the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment, the cash handling device 100com of the comparative example includes a bill device main body 1 shown in FIGS. 15 to 18, a coin device main body 12 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, and a tipping prevention plate 28 (see FIGS. 15 to 20) for preventing the device from tipping over. The bill device main body 1 (see FIG. 15) and the coin device main body 12 (see FIG. 19) are fastened by a plurality of connection plates 20a (see FIG. 2) provided on the back of the device and connection screws 20b (see FIG. 2) provided inside the device.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 16, the cash handling device 100com of the comparative example can open the bill panel 3 and the bill door 5 and pull out the upper bill unit 22 forward by the upper bill unit pulling mechanism 23. Also, as shown in FIG. 17, the cash handling device 100com of the comparative example can open the bill panel 3 and the bill door 5 and pull out the lower bill unit 24 forward by the lower bill unit pulling mechanism 25. Note that, as shown in FIG. 18, the cash handling device 100com of the comparative example can pull out the upper bill unit 22 and the lower bill unit 24 forward simultaneously. Also, as shown in FIG. 20, the cash handling device 100com of the comparative example can open the coin panel 13 and the coin door 15 and pull out the coin unit 26 forward by the coin unit pulling mechanism 27.

[0058] Unlike the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment, the comparative example cash handling device 100com does not include a locking mechanism LK (see FIGS. 5 to 8). Therefore, the comparative example cash handling device 100com can simultaneously unlock the banknote door 5 and the coin door 15. Accordingly, the comparative example cash handling device 100com can simultaneously pull out all the units of the upper banknote unit 22, the lower banknote unit 24, and the coin unit 26 forward.

[0059] When such a comparative example cash handling device 100com has the upper banknote unit 22, the lower banknote unit 24, and the coin unit 26 simultaneously pulled out forward, the center of gravity of the entire device moves to the vicinity of the front legs 61 (in the vicinity of the line connecting the plurality (two) of front legs 61) in a side view, and further forward (forward of the line connecting the plurality (two) of front legs 61) than the front legs 61. Further, when an external force C is unintentionally applied to the upper rear end portion of the device, a torque (tipping torque) in the direction D is generated, and the device tends to tip forward. Therefore, the comparative example cash handling device 100com has a structure that does not tip over by bracing with the position of the front end portion of the tipping prevention plate 28 (device front position B) as a fulcrum. The tipping prevention plate 28 is configured such that its front end portion protrudes forward from the front surface of the housing so that even when an external force C is applied to the device in addition to the total mass of the upper banknote unit 22, the lower banknote unit 24, and the coin unit 26, the device does not tip over. That is, the tipping prevention plate 28 is configured such that the device front position B is set forward of the front surface of the housing. Thereby, the comparative example cash handling device 100com can prevent the device from tipping over.

[0060] However, since the total mass of the upper banknote unit 22, the lower banknote unit 24, and the coin unit 26 is heavy, there is a possibility that the tipping prevention plate 28 may be deformed due to the total mass of the upper banknote unit 22, the lower banknote unit 24, and the coin unit 26 being applied to the tipping prevention plate 28.

[0061] Further, if an attempt is made to greatly improve the strength of the anti - fall plate 28 to ensure the anti - fall function, the size of the anti - fall plate 28 may increase, the thickness may become thicker, or it may be necessary to add and install a reinforcing member, resulting in deteriorated installability, increased cost, or the generation of unfavorable parts such as protrusions.

[0062] Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, the operation of the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment when the unit is pulled out will be described. FIGS. 9 and 10 are explanatory diagrams of the operation when the unit of the cash handling device 100 is pulled out.

[0063] The cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment includes a banknote device main body 1 shown in FIG. 9, a coin device main body 12 shown in FIG. 10, and an anti - fall plate 28a (see FIGS. 9 and 10) for preventing the device from falling.

[0064] As shown in FIG. 9, the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment can open the banknote panel 3 and the banknote door 5, and pull out the upper banknote unit 22 forward by the upper banknote unit pulling - out mechanism 23, or pull out the lower banknote unit 24 forward by the lower banknote unit pulling - out mechanism 25. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment can open the coin panel 13 and the coin door 15, and pull out the coin unit 26 forward by the coin unit pulling - out mechanism 27.

[0065] Unlike the cash handling device 100com of the comparative example, the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment is provided with a lock mechanism LK (see FIGS. 5 to 8). Therefore, the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment cannot simultaneously release the locks of the banknote door 5 and the coin door 15. Thus, the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment cannot simultaneously pull out the banknote unit 21 (the upper banknote unit 22 and the lower banknote unit 24) and the coin unit 26 forward.

[0066] When either the bill unit 21 or the coin unit 26 of the cash handling device 100 according to this embodiment is pulled forward, the device tends to fall in the direction D (forward direction) due to the mass of the pulled-out unit and the external force C inadvertently applied to the device. Therefore, the cash handling device 100 according to this embodiment has a structure that does not fall by propping up with the position of the front end of the anti-tip plate 28a (device front position Ba) as a fulcrum (support shaft). Compared with the cash handling device 100com of the comparative example, the cash handling device 100 has the center of gravity moving forward only by the mass of the pulled-out unit, so the torque applied to the anti-tip plate 28a is small. Therefore, the anti-tip plate 28a is subjected to less applied force compared with the anti-tip plate 28 (see FIGS. 15 to 20) of the cash handling device 100com of the comparative example.

[0067] That is, in the cash handling device 100 according to this embodiment, since the mass of the pulled-out unit is lighter than the total mass of the upper bill unit 22, the lower bill unit 24, and the coin unit 26, even if the mass of the pulled-out unit acts on the anti-tip plate 28a, the anti-tip plate 28a can be prevented from being deformed.

[0068] Also, the cash handling device 100 according to this embodiment does not need to greatly improve the strength of the anti-tip plate 28a in order to ensure the anti-tip function. Therefore, it is not necessary to increase the size of the anti-tip plate 28a, increase the thickness, or add and install a reinforcing member. The cash handling device 100 according to such an embodiment can prevent the installation property from deteriorating, the cost from increasing, and the generation of unfavorable parts such as protrusions.

[0069] In the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment in such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 6, when one door, for example, the banknote door 5 is opened, the banknote side link mechanism LB pushes down the banknote side end of the stopper bracket 49 to position L, tilts the stopper bracket 49, and the leaf spring 50 restricts the movement of the stopper bracket 49 in that state. When the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment restricts the movement of the stopper bracket 49 in the state where the banknote side end is pushed down, the coin door lock 19 cannot be rotated from position F to Fa, so the coin door 15 cannot be opened. Therefore, since the internal coin unit 26 cannot be pulled out, it is possible to prevent the banknote unit 21 and the coin unit 26 from being pulled out simultaneously.

[0070] Such a cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment can reduce the mass applied to the anti-tipping plate 28a when the unit is pulled out. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment can reduce the size of the anti-tipping plate 28a so that the front position Ba of the device does not protrude from the front of the housing, or can prevent the thickness of the anti-tipping plate 28a from being thickened, or can have a structure that is difficult to tip over without adding a reinforcing member.

[0071] <Main features of the cash handling device> (1) As shown in FIG. 5, the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment includes a banknote unit 21 (see FIG. 3) that handles banknotes, a coin unit 26 (see FIG. 4) that handles coins, a housing (banknote device main body 1 and coin device main body 12) that houses the banknote unit 21 and the coin unit 26 so that they can be pulled out, a banknote door 5 that seals the banknote unit 21, a coin door 15 that seals the coin unit 26, and a lock mechanism LK that locks the banknote door 5 and the coin door 15 so that they cannot be opened. The lock mechanism LK is configured to release the lock of one door and maintain the lock of the other door when unlocking between the banknote door 5 and the coin door 15.

[0072] The cash handling device 100 according to such an embodiment unlocks one door and maintains the lock of the other door when unlocking. The cash handling device 100 according to such an embodiment can prevent the simultaneous unlocking of the locks of a plurality of doors (the bill door 5 and the coin door 15). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a plurality of units arranged in the plurality of doors from being pulled out simultaneously.

[0073] (2) As shown in FIG. 5, in the cash handling device 100 according to this embodiment, the locking mechanism LK includes a bill-side link mechanism LB that locks the bill door 5 and a coin-side link mechanism LC that locks the coin door 15. The bill-side link mechanism LB and the coin-side link mechanism LC may be in a state where one link mechanism unlocks and the other link mechanism maintains the lock when unlocking.

[0074] The cash handling device 100 according to such an embodiment is in a state where one of the bill-side link mechanism LB and the coin-side link mechanism LC unlocks and the other link mechanism maintains the lock when unlocking. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a plurality of units arranged in the plurality of doors from being pulled out simultaneously.

[0075] (3) As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment, the lock mechanism LK includes a stopper bracket 49 (a seesaw member). The banknote side link mechanism LB includes a banknote side member (vertical sliding pin 35) that tilts the stopper bracket 49 and a banknote side spring member (leaf spring 50) that restricts the movement of the stopper bracket 49. The coin side link mechanism LC includes a coin side member (vertical sliding pin 41) that tilts the stopper bracket 49 and a coin side spring member (leaf spring 51) that restricts the movement of the stopper bracket 49. When unlocking the lock of the banknote door 5, the lock mechanism LK causes the banknote side member (vertical sliding pin 35) to tilt the stopper bracket 49, and the banknote side spring member (leaf spring 50) restricts the movement of the stopper bracket 49, so that the stopper bracket 49 restricts the movement of the coin side link mechanism LC and maintains the lock of the coin door 15. When unlocking the lock of the coin door 15, the lock mechanism LK causes the coin side member (vertical sliding pin 41) to tilt the stopper bracket 49, and the coin side spring member (leaf spring 51) restricts the movement of the stopper bracket 49, so that the stopper bracket 49 restricts the movement of the banknote side link mechanism LB and maintains the lock of the banknote door 5. Such a configuration is preferable.

[0076] In the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment, when one of the banknote side link mechanism LB and the coin side link mechanism LC tilts the stopper bracket 49, the stopper bracket 49 restricts the movement of the other link mechanism. The cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment can prevent the simultaneous unlocking of the locks of a plurality of doors (the banknote door 5 and the coin door 15). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a plurality of units arranged in a plurality of doors from being simultaneously pulled out with a simple configuration.

[0077] (4) As shown in FIG. 5, in the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment, the banknote-side member (vertical sliding pin 35) of the banknote-side link mechanism LB moves in conjunction with the movement of the banknote door lock 11 for opening the banknote door 5, and the coin-side member (vertical sliding pin 41) of the coin-side link mechanism LC moves in conjunction with the movement of the coin door lock 19 for opening the coin door 15.

[0078] In the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment, when one of the banknote door 5 and the coin door 15 is open, the movement of the door lock of the other door can be restricted so that the door lock does not move.

[0079] (5) As shown in FIG. 1, in the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment, the banknote door 5 and the coin door 15 may be arranged on the same surface of the housing (banknote device main body 1 and coin device main body 12).

[0080] Although the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment is configured to pull out the banknote unit 21 and the coin unit 26 in the same surface direction, the lock mechanism LK can prevent the banknote unit 21 and the coin unit 26 from being pulled out simultaneously.

[0081] (6) As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the cash handling device 100 according to the present embodiment includes an anti-tipping plate 28a laid on the floor surface. When the banknote unit 21 and the coin unit 26 are both virtually pulled out, the center of gravity position of the entire device may be near the front end portion (device front position Ba) of the anti-tipping plate 28a or in front of the front end portion (device front position Ba) of the anti-tipping plate 28a in a side view. In the case of a cash handling device without the anti-tipping plate 28a, when the banknote unit 21 and the coin unit 26 are both virtually pulled out, the center of gravity position of the entire device may be near the front feet 61 (FIGS. 9 and 10) (near the line connecting the plurality (two) of front feet 61) or in front of the front feet 61 (in front of the line connecting the plurality (two) of front feet 61) in a side view.

[0082] When the center of gravity of the entire cash handling device 100 according to this embodiment is virtually pulled out both the banknote unit 21 and the coin unit 26, even if it is near the front end of the tipping prevention plate 28a (device front position Ba) or in front of the front end of the tipping prevention plate 28a (device front position Ba) in a side view, the lock mechanism LK can prevent the banknote unit 21 and the coin unit 26 from being pulled out simultaneously, thereby preventing the device from tipping over. The cash handling device 100 according to this embodiment can shorten the size of the tipping prevention plate 28a in the front-rear direction.

[0083] As described above, according to the cash handling device 100 according to Embodiment 1, it is possible to prevent the simultaneous unlocking of the locks of a plurality of doors (the banknote door 5 and the coin door 15). As a result, it is possible to prevent a plurality of units arranged in the plurality of doors from being pulled out simultaneously.

[0084] [Embodiment 2] The cash handling device 100 according to Embodiment 1 is configured to restrict the movement of the stopper bracket 49 (seesaw member) using leaf springs 50 and 51 (see FIGS. 7 and 8). In contrast, in this Embodiment 2, a cash handling device 100A is provided that restricts the movement of the stopper bracket 49 (seesaw member) using pop-up pins (protruding pins 102 and 107) (see FIGS. 11 to 14).

[0085] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14, the configuration of the cash handling device 100A according to Embodiment 2 will be described. FIGS. 11 and 12 are configuration diagrams of the lock mechanism LKa of the cash handling device 100A according to Embodiment 2. FIGS. 13 and 14 are detailed configuration diagrams of the lock mechanism LKa, showing a schematic configuration of the part S shown in FIG. 11.

[0086] As shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, the cash handling device 100A according to the second embodiment is different from the cash handling device 100 according to the first embodiment in that it includes a locking mechanism LKa instead of the locking mechanism LK (see FIGS. 5 to 8). The locking mechanism LKa is different from the locking mechanism LK (see FIGS. 5 to 8) in that it has a protruding pin 102 (see FIGS. 11 to 13) instead of the leaf spring 50 (see FIGS. 5 to 8), and has a protruding pin 107 (see FIG. 14) instead of the leaf spring 51 (see FIG. 5).

[0087] The protruding pin 102 (see FIGS. 11 to 13) is provided such that its front end abuts against the banknote door 5 (see FIG. 1), and is a pop-up pin that moves in the front-rear direction in conjunction with the opening and closing operation of the banknote door 5. The protruding pin 107 (see FIG. 14) is provided such that its front end abuts against the coin door 15 (see FIG. 1), and is a pop-up pin that moves in the front-rear direction in conjunction with the opening and closing operation of the coin door 15.

[0088] As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the protruding pin 102 on the banknote door 5 side is attached to the protruding pin bracket 101 and is supported by the E-ring 104 and the washer 105. As shown in FIG. 13, the protruding pin bracket 101 is fixed to the bottom surface of the banknote device main body 1 with screws 111. The protruding pin 102 is biased forward by a spring 103.

[0089] In this embodiment, the protruding pin 102 will be described as moving in the front-rear direction within the range from position Q to position P. That is, it will be described that position Q is the position when the protruding pin 102 moves forward, and position P is the position when the protruding pin 102 moves backward. Position Q is the position where the front end of the protruding pin 102 rides on the stopper bracket 49, and position P is the position where the front end of the protruding pin 102 comes off the stopper bracket 49.

[0090] As shown in FIG. 14, the protruding pin 107 on the coin door 15 side is attached to the protruding pin bracket 106 and supported by an E-ring 109 and a washer 110. The protruding pin bracket 106 is fixed to the bottom surface of the coin device main body 12 with screws 111. The protruding pin 107 is biased forward by a spring 108.

[0091] In the present embodiment, the protruding pin 107 on the coin door 15 side will be described as moving back and forth in the front-rear direction within the range from position Q to position P, similar to the protruding pin 102 on the bill door 5 side. That is, it will be described that position Q is the position when the protruding pin 107 moves forward, and position P is the position when the protruding pin 107 moves backward. Position Q is the position where the front end portion of the protruding pin 107 rides on the stopper bracket 49, and position P is the position where the front end portion of the protruding pin 107 comes off the stopper bracket 49.

[0092] The lock mechanism LKa includes a bill-side link mechanism LBa (not shown) and a coin-side link mechanism LCa (not shown), similar to the bill-side link mechanism LB and the coin-side link mechanism LC of the lock mechanism LK (see FIGS. 5 to 8) in Embodiment 1. The bill-side link mechanism LBa and the coin-side link mechanism LCa of the lock mechanism LKa operate in the same manner as the bill-side link mechanism LB and the coin-side link mechanism LC of the lock mechanism LK in Embodiment 1.

[0093] For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when unlocking the lock of the banknote door 5, in the coin-side link mechanism LC, the horizontal sliding pin 40 is fitted to the coin door laminated plate 45, and the coin door 15 is locked and in a non-openable state. On the other hand, in the banknote-side link mechanism LB, when the banknote door lock 11 is rotated from the position E to the position Ea by an operator to open the banknote door 5, the rotation link 30 rotates and the rotation link 31 moves in conjunction with the rotation operation of the banknote door lock 11. At this time, the linear motion link 32 moves in the vertical direction and the rotation bracket 33 rotates in conjunction with the movement operation of the rotation link 31. Then, in conjunction with the rotation operation of the rotation bracket 33, the horizontal sliding pin 34 moves horizontally from the position G to the position H, and the horizontal sliding pin 34 disengages from the banknote door laminated plate 43. As a result, the lock mechanism LKa releases the lock of the banknote door 5. That is, at this time, the lock mechanism LKa is in a state where the fitting between the horizontal sliding pin 34 and the banknote door laminated plate 43 is disengaged and the banknote door 5 can be opened.

[0094] Also, as shown in FIG. 7, in conjunction with the rotation operation of the rotation bracket 33 (FIG. 6), the vertical sliding pin 35 moves in the vertical direction (downward) from the position K to the position L and pushes down the banknote-side portion of the stopper bracket 49. As a result, the stopper bracket 49 rotates about the fulcrum pin 47. As a result, the vertical sliding pin 35 tilts the stopper bracket 49 so that the banknote-side portion of the stopper bracket 49 descends and the coin-side portion of the stopper bracket 49 ascends. The stopper bracket 49 makes it difficult for the vertical sliding pin 41 of the coin-side link mechanism LC to descend due to the upward movement of the coin-side portion.

[0095] Here, assume that the banknote door 5 is opened by an operator. At this time, in the lock mechanism LK of the first embodiment, since the banknote door 5 no longer presses the protruding portion M (see FIG. 7) of the leaf spring 50 backward, the free end of the leaf spring 50 moves forward and rides on the banknote-side portion of the stopper bracket 49. As a result, the lock mechanism LK restricts the movement of the stopper bracket 49.

[0096] In contrast, in the lock mechanism LKa of the second embodiment, since the banknote door 5 no longer pushes the front end portion of the protruding pin 102 backward (see direction R), the protruding pin 102 moves forward, and the front end portion of the protruding pin 102 rides on the banknote-side portion of the stopper bracket 49. As a result, the lock mechanism LKa of the second embodiment restricts the movement of the stopper bracket 49.

[0097] After that, assume that the banknote door 5 is closed by an operator. At this time, in the lock mechanism LK of the first embodiment, since the banknote door 5 pushes the protruding portion M (see FIG. 8) of the leaf spring 50 backward, the free end of the leaf spring 50 moves backward and disengages from above the vicinity of the banknote-side end portion of the stopper bracket 49. As a result, the lock mechanism LK releases the restriction on the movement of the stopper bracket 49.

[0098] In contrast, in the lock mechanism LKa of the second embodiment, since the banknote door 5 pushes the front end portion of the protruding pin 102 backward (see direction R), the protruding pin 102 moves backward (see direction R), and the front end portion of the protruding pin 102 disengages from above the banknote-side portion of the stopper bracket 49. As a result, the lock mechanism LKa of the second embodiment releases the restriction on the movement of the stopper bracket 49.

[0099] As described above, according to the cash handling device 100A according to the second embodiment, similar to the cash handling device 100 according to the first embodiment, it is possible to prevent the simultaneous unlocking of a plurality of doors (the banknote door 5 and the coin door 15). As a result, it is possible to prevent a plurality of units from being pulled out simultaneously.

[0100] Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0101] For example, the above-described embodiments have been described in detail for the purpose of easily explaining the gist of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not necessarily limited to those having all the components described. Also, in the present invention, other components can be added to a certain component, some components can be changed to other components, or some components can be deleted.

[0102] For example, in the above-described embodiment, the cash handling device 100 has been described as a window device used in a financial institution. However, the present invention can be applied not only to window devices but also to devices such as ATMs (automated teller machines) and money changers used in financial institutions and distribution institutions, ticket vending machines used in transportation and distribution institutions, and other devices.

[0103] Also, for example, the fall prevention plate 28a may be configured to be attachable and detachable to / from the device main body.

[0104] Also, in the above-described embodiment, the lock mechanism LK has a mechanical configuration, but the lock mechanism LK may be an electrical movable mechanism (an actuator such as a solenoid or an electric motor). That is, this cash handling device includes an electrical lock mechanism including a banknote-side actuator (not shown) for locking the banknote door 5 and a coin-side actuator (not shown) for locking the coin door 15, and a control unit for electrically controlling the banknote-side actuator and the coin-side actuator.

[0105] Further, for example, the cash handling device 100 according to the above-described Embodiment 1 may be a device having a door simultaneous opening prevention structure with the following configuration. That is, the cash handling device 100 according to Embodiment 1 includes a first unit (bill unit 21), a second unit (coin unit 26), a housing (bill device main body 1 and coin device main body 12) that removably houses the first unit (bill unit 21) and the second unit (coin unit 26), a first door (bill door 5) that seals the first unit (bill unit 21), a second door (coin door 15) that seals the second unit (coin unit 26), and a lock mechanism LK that locks the first door (bill door 5) and the second door (coin door 15) so that they cannot be opened. The lock mechanism LK may be a device having a door simultaneous opening prevention structure that, when unlocking, releases the lock of one of the first door (bill door 5) and the second door (coin door 15) and maintains the lock of the other door.

[0106] The lock mechanism LK of this door simultaneous opening prevention structure includes a first door side link mechanism (bill side link mechanism LB) that locks the first door (bill door 5) and a second door side link mechanism (coin side link mechanism LC) that locks the second door (coin door 15). The first door side link mechanism (bill side link mechanism LB) and the second door side link mechanism (coin side link mechanism LC) may be configured such that, when unlocking, one link mechanism is in a state of releasing the lock and the other link mechanism is in a state of maintaining the lock.

[0107] In the cash handling device of each of the above embodiments, the bill door 5 and the coin door 15, and the upper bill unit drawing mechanism 23, the lower bill unit drawing mechanism 25, and the coin unit drawing mechanism 27 are provided. However, only the upper bill unit drawing mechanism 23, the lower bill unit drawing mechanism 25, and the coin unit drawing mechanism 27 may be provided.

[0108] In this case, the cash handling device is provided with a locking mechanism for locking the withdrawal of the combination of the upper banknote unit withdrawal mechanism 23, the lower banknote unit withdrawal mechanism 25, and the coin unit withdrawal mechanism 27. For example, when the withdrawal of the upper banknote unit withdrawal mechanism 23 and the lower banknote unit withdrawal mechanism 25 is locked, the locking of the withdrawal of the coin unit withdrawal mechanism 27 is released, and when the withdrawal of the coin unit withdrawal mechanism 27 is locked, a locking mechanism for releasing the withdrawal of the upper banknote unit withdrawal mechanism 23 and the lower banknote unit withdrawal mechanism 25 is provided. Note that this locking mechanism may be an electric locking mechanism. Also, two doors (banknote door 5 and coin door 15) may be provided, or a single door may be provided.

[0109] Also, for example, the locking mechanism LK of the cash handling device 100 according to the above-described Embodiment 1 and the locking mechanism LKa of the cash handling device 100A according to Embodiment 2 can be configured to lock one or both of the banknote unit 21 and the coin unit 26 so that they cannot be withdrawn. In this case, in addition to the configuration of making the unit non-withdrawable, the locking mechanisms LK and LKa may have a configuration of locking one or both of the banknote door 5 and the coin door 15 so that they cannot be opened. Also, in this case, for the cash handling devices 100 and 100A, when both the banknote unit 21 and the coin unit 26 are virtually withdrawn, the center of gravity position of the entire device in a side view is preferably near the front end of the anti-tip plate 28a (device front position Ba) or in front of the front end of the anti-tip plate 28a (device front position Ba). In the case of a cash handling device without the anti-tip plate 28a, for the cash handling devices 100 and 100A, when both the banknote unit 21 and the coin unit 26 are virtually withdrawn, the center of gravity position of the entire device in a side view is preferably near the front feet 61 (in the vicinity of the line connecting the two front feet 61 in FIGS. 9 and 10) or in front of the front feet 61 (in front of the line connecting the two front feet 61).

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0110] 1 Banknote device main body (housing) 2 Operation screen 3 Banknote Panel 4 Banknote Panel Support Shaft 5 Banknote Door (First Door) 6 Banknote Door Support Shaft 7 QR Code Reader 8 Speaker Section 9 Banknote Slot 10 Banknote Door Return Opening 11 Banknote Door Lock 12 Coin Device Main Body (Housing) 13 Coin Panel 14 Coin Panel Support Shaft 15 Coin Door (Second Door) 16 Coin Door Support Shaft 17 Coin Slot 18 Coin Door Return Opening 19 Coin Door Lock 20a Connecting Plate 20b Connecting Screw 21 Banknote Unit (First Unit) 22 Upper Banknote Unit 23 Upper Banknote Unit Pull-Out Mechanism 24 Lower Banknote Unit 25 Lower Banknote Unit Pull-Out Mechanism 26 Coin Unit (Second Unit) 27 Coin Unit Pull-Out Mechanism 28,28a Anti-Tipping Plate 29 Fastening Bolt 30,31,36,37 Rotating Link 32,38 Linear Link 33,39 Rotating Bracket 34,40 Horizontally Sliding Pin 35 Vertically Sliding Pin (Banknote Side Member) 41 Vertically Sliding Pin (Coin Side Member) 42,42a,44,44a Sliding Pin Guide 43 Banknote Door Laminated Plate 45 Coin Door Laminated Plate 46 Bracket 47 Fulcrum Pin 48 E-Ring 49 Stopper Bracket (Seesaw Member) 49a, 49b Contact part 50 Leaf spring (banknote side spring member) 51 Leaf spring (coin side spring member) 52, 52 Guide part 61 Front leg 62 Rear leg 100, 100A, 100com Cash handling device 101, 106 Protrusion pin bracket 102, 107 Protrusion pin 103, 108 Spring 104, 109 E-ring 105, 110 Washer 111 Screw B, Ba Front position of the device C External force D, R Direction E, Ea, F, Fa, G, H, I, J, K, L, P, Q Positions M, Ma Protrusion LK, LKa Lock mechanism LB, LBa Banknote side link mechanism (first door side link mechanism) LC, LCa Coin side link mechanism (second door side link mechanism) S Part

Claims

1. A banknote unit for handling banknotes, a coin unit for handling coins, a housing for removably storing the banknote unit and the coin unit, a banknote door for sealing the banknote unit, a coin door for sealing the coin unit, and a locking mechanism for irreversibly locking one or both of the banknote door and the coin door, wherein the locking mechanism includes a banknote-side link mechanism for locking the banknote door, a coin-side link mechanism for locking the coin door, and a seesaw member, the banknote-side link mechanism having a banknote-side member for tilting the seesaw member and a banknote-side spring member for restricting movement of the seesaw member, the coin-side link mechanism having a coin-side member for tilting the seesaw member and a coin-side spring member for restricting movement of the seesaw member, and the locking mechanism when unlocking the lock of the banknote door, the banknote-side member tilts the seesaw member, and the banknote-side spring member restricts movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts movement of the coin-side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the coin door, when unlocking the lock of the coin door, the coin-side member tilts the seesaw member, and the coin-side spring member restricts movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts movement of the banknote-side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the banknote door. A cash handling device characterized by the above.

2. In the cash handling device according to Claim 1, the banknote-side member of the banknote-side link mechanism moves in conjunction with the movement of a banknote door lock for opening the banknote door, and the coin-side member of the coin-side link mechanism moves in conjunction with the movement of a coin door lock for opening the coin door. A cash handling device characterized by the above.

3. A banknote unit for handling banknotes, a coin unit for handling coins, a housing for removably storing the banknote unit and the coin unit, a banknote door for sealing the banknote unit, a coin door for sealing the coin unit, and a locking mechanism for irreversibly locking one or both of the banknote door and the coin door, wherein the locking mechanism includes a banknote-side link mechanism for locking the banknote door, a coin-side link mechanism for locking the coin door, and a seesaw member, The banknote-side link mechanism includes a banknote-side member that tilts the seesaw member, and a protruding pin that pops up the banknote door and restricts the movement of the seesaw member. The coin-side link mechanism includes a coin-side member that tilts the seesaw member, and a protruding pin that pops up the coin door and restricts the movement of the seesaw member. The lock mechanism When unlocking the lock of the banknote door, the banknote-side member tilts the seesaw member, and the protruding pin restricts the movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts the movement of the coin-side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the coin door. When unlocking the lock of the coin door, the coin-side member tilts the seesaw member, and the protruding pin restricts the movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts the movement of the banknote-side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the banknote door. A cash handling device characterized by the above.

4. In the cash handling device according to claim 3, The banknote-side member of the banknote-side link mechanism moves in conjunction with the movement of the banknote door lock for opening the banknote door. The coin-side member of the coin-side link mechanism moves in conjunction with the movement of the coin door lock for opening the coin door. A cash handling device characterized by the above.

5. In the cash handling device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The banknote door and the coin door are arranged on the same surface of the housing. A cash handling device characterized by the above.

6. In the cash handling device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, It further includes front feet and rear feet for placing the housing on the floor surface. When the entire device is virtually pulled out with both the banknote unit and the coin unit, the center of gravity position of the entire device is near the front feet or in front of the front feet in a side view. A cash handling device characterized by the above.

7. In the cash handling device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, It includes an anti-tip plate fixed to the housing and laid on the floor surface. When the entire device is virtually pulled out with both the banknote unit and the coin unit, the center of gravity position of the entire device is near the front end of the anti-tip plate or in front of the front end of the anti-tip plate in a side view. A cash handling device characterized by the above.

8. In the cash handling device according to claim 1, The lock mechanism includes a bill-side actuator for locking the bill door and a coin-side actuator for locking the coin door, and further includes a control unit for controlling the bill-side actuator and the coin-side actuator. A cash handling device characterized by the above.

9. A first unit, a second unit, a housing for removably accommodating the first unit and the second unit, a first door for sealing the first unit, a second door for sealing the second unit, and a lock mechanism for locking one or both of the first door and the second door so that they cannot be opened. The lock mechanism includes a first-door-side link mechanism for locking the first door, a second-door-side link mechanism for locking the second door, and a seesaw member. The first-door-side link mechanism has a first-door-side member for tilting the seesaw member and a first-door-side spring member for restricting the movement of the seesaw member. The second-door-side link mechanism has a second-door-side member for tilting the seesaw member and a second-door-side spring member for restricting the movement of the seesaw member. The lock mechanism is when unlocking the lock of the first door, the first-door-side member tilts the seesaw member, and the first-door-side spring member restricts the movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts the movement of the second-door-side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the second door. when unlocking the lock of the second door, the second-door-side member tilts the seesaw member, and the second-door-side spring member restricts the movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts the movement of the first-door-side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the first door. A door simultaneous opening prevention structure characterized by the above.

10. A first unit, a second unit, a housing for removably accommodating the first unit and the second unit, a first door for sealing the first unit, a second door for sealing the second unit, and a lock mechanism for locking one or both of the first door and the second door so that they cannot be opened. The lock mechanism includes a first-door-side link mechanism for locking the first door, a second-door-side link mechanism for locking the second door, and a seesaw member. The first-door-side link mechanism has a first-door-side member for tilting the seesaw member and a protruding pin for popping up the first door and restricting the movement of the seesaw member. The second door side link mechanism includes a second door side member that tilts the seesaw member, and a protruding pin that pops up the second door and restricts the movement of the seesaw member. The lock mechanism When unlocking the lock of the first door, the first door side member tilts the seesaw member, and the protruding pin restricts the movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts the movement of the second door side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the second door. When unlocking the lock of the second door, the second door side member tilts the seesaw member, and the protruding pin restricts the movement of the seesaw member, so that the seesaw member restricts the movement of the first door side link mechanism and maintains the lock of the first door. A door simultaneous opening prevention structure characterized by the above.

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