Paper handling equipment

Abstract

A paper sheet handling device (100) comprises: a first opposing portion (10) and a second opposing portion (20) that are arranged so as to be opposite to each other across an insertion space (S) into which a paper sheet (B) is inserted; and a conveyor portion (40) that conveys the paper sheet (B) that has been inserted into the insertion space (S), in a state of protruding from an opening (12) of the first opposing portion (10) toward the insertion space (S) side, wherein the first opposing portion (10) has a first shutter (14) that covers a first opening region (12a) out of the opening (12) in an openable manner, and a second shutter (15) that covers a second opening region (12b)that differs from the first opening region (12a) out of the opening (12) in an openable manner, the first shutter (14) and the second shutter (15) being arranged so as to overlap each other in a state of opening the opening (12).

Description

Technical Field

[0006]

[0001] The present invention relates to a paper sheet handling device.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in an automated transaction device such as an ATM (Automated Teller Machine), a bill deposit / withdrawal section is arranged for depositing bills to be deposited and withdrawing bills to be withdrawn. In such a bill deposit / withdrawal section, there is a bill deposit / withdrawal section including a stage and a roof arranged to face each other with a deposit space where bills are deposited from a deposit opening therebetween, and a transport section that protrudes from an opening of the stage toward the deposit space and transports the bills deposited in this deposit space.

[0003] In such a bill deposit / withdrawal section, a paper sheet handling device has been proposed that includes a shutter that closes the opening of the above stage when bills are deposited into the deposit space and opens the opening of the stage when the transport section takes in the bills in the deposit space (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0004] Also, a paper sheet intake device has been proposed that prevents foreign matter from entering the intake section when the front panel is separated from the intake roller during non-intake of paper sheets (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] As described above, in a paper handling device equipped with a shutter that can open and close the opening of the stage, the opening of the stage has a sufficient opening area for the transport section to protrude into the input space and take in banknotes. On the other hand, since the size of the stage is such that it forms the input space, there is a limited area in which the shutter can be retracted when the opening is open. In addition, the stage is provided with perforations for sensors that detect banknotes, and these perforations and other elements besides the opening also limit the area in which the shutter can be retracted.

[0007] Therefore, the shutter cannot be made large enough to completely cover the opening of the stage, and foreign objects such as coins may enter the device through the area of ​​the stage opening that is not completely covered by the shutter.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide a paper handling device that can prevent foreign matter from entering the input space into which paper sheets are fed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The disclosed paper sheet handling device comprises a first opposing part and a second opposing part arranged to face each other across an input space into which paper sheets are fed, and a transport part that transports the paper sheets fed into the input space while protruding from the opening of the first opposing part toward the input space, wherein the first opposing part has a first shutter that can openly close a first opening region of the opening and a second shutter that can openly close a second opening region of the opening different from the first opening region, and the first shutter and the second shutter are arranged to overlap each other when the opening is open. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the disclosed paper handling device, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the input space into which the paper sheets are fed. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is a left side view showing the internal configuration of an automated trading device in one embodiment. [Figure 2A] This is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating the banknote transport path of an automated transaction device in one embodiment. [Figure 2B] This is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating the banknote transport path of an automated transaction device in one embodiment. [Figure 2C] This is an explanatory diagram (part 3) illustrating the banknote transport path of an automated transaction device in one embodiment. [Figure 3A] This is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating the deposit operation of the banknote deposit / withdrawal section in one embodiment. [Figure 3B] This is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating the deposit operation of the banknote deposit / withdrawal section in one embodiment. [Figure 3C] This is an explanatory diagram (part 3) illustrating the deposit operation of the banknote deposit / withdrawal section in one embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a view of the stage in one embodiment (with the first and second shutters closed) as seen from direction IV in Figure 3B. [Figure 5] This is a view of the stage in one embodiment (with the first and second shutters closed) from the opposite direction to direction IV in Figure 3B. [Figure 6] This is a view of the stage (with the first and second shutters in the process of opening and closing) in one embodiment, seen from the same direction as in Figure 4. [Figure 7] This is a view of the stage (with the first and second shutters in the process of opening and closing) in one embodiment, seen from the same direction as in Figure 5. [Figure 8] This is a view of the stage in one embodiment (with the first and second shutters open) as seen from direction VIII in Figure 3C. [Figure 9] This is a view of the stage in one embodiment (with the first and second shutters open) from the opposite direction to direction VIII in Figure 3C. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] Hereinafter, a paper sheet handling device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described by taking an automatic transaction device 100 as an example with reference to the drawings.

[0013] FIG. 1 is a left side view showing the internal configuration of the automatic transaction device 100.

[0014] Note that the up-down, front-back, and left-right directions shown in FIG. 1 and FIGS. 2A to 9 described later are merely examples when the customer side of the automatic transaction device 100 is taken as the front direction. For example, the up-down direction is the vertical direction, and the front-back direction and the left-right direction are the horizontal directions.

[0015] The automatic transaction device 100 shown in FIG. 1 is, for example, an ATM, a BRU (Bill Recycle Unit), a CD (Cash Dispenser), a TCR (Teller Cash Recycler), etc., and includes a main body part 110, an intermediate conveyance part 120, and a storage part 130. Although it is an example, the main body part 110 and the storage part 130 are arranged in different spaces via a partition not shown, and the intermediate conveyance part 120 conveys a banknote B (see FIG. 2A) so as to penetrate the above partition. This banknote B is an example of paper sheets.

[0016] The main body part 110 has a banknote deposit / withdrawal part 1, conveyance parts 111, 113, a discrimination part 112, a temporary storage part 114, and a rejection part 115.

[0017] The banknote deposit / withdrawal part 1 has a stage 10, a roof 20, a pusher 30, a take-in conveyance part 40, a discharge conveyance part 50, a front panel 60, a panel shutter 70, and a first contact part 80 (see FIG. 3A). Note that only the banknote deposit / withdrawal part 1 can also be regarded as an example of the paper sheet handling device.

[0018] The stage 10, roof 20, pusher 30, intake and transport unit 40, and first contact unit 80 will be described later with reference to Figures 3A to 3C and Figures 4 to 9, but the intake and transport unit 40 takes in the banknotes B inserted between the stage 10 and the pusher 30 and brings them into the automatic transaction device 100.

[0019] The discharge and transport unit 50 discharges the banknotes B between the roof 20 and the pusher 30.

[0020] The front panel 60 is positioned on the upper front of the automated trading device 100, tilted vertically and horizontally so that it is located further back as it goes upwards. The front panel 60 is provided with an input / output opening 61.

[0021] The panel shutter 70 blocks the input / output opening 61 in a way that allows it to be opened. In Figure 1, the panel shutter 70 in the open state is shown with a solid line, and the panel shutter 70 in the closed state is shown with a dotted line.

[0022] The transport unit 111 transports banknotes B from the banknote deposit / discharge unit 1 to the authentication unit 112, and also transports banknotes B between the authentication unit 112 and the intermediate transport unit 120.

[0023] The identification unit 112 determines the authenticity, stains, corner folds, etc., of banknote B.

[0024] The transport unit 113 transports banknotes B between the authentication unit 112 and the temporary holding unit 114, and also transports banknotes B from the authentication unit 112 to the banknote deposit / disbursement unit 1.

[0025] The temporary holding section 114 temporarily stores banknotes B that have been inserted into the banknote deposit / discharge section 1 and determined to be normal by the authentication section 112.

[0026] The reject section 115 stores banknotes B that have been determined to be abnormal in the identification section 112 but have not been returned.

[0027] The intermediate transport unit 120 transports the banknotes B between the main unit 110 and the storage unit 130.

[0028] The storage section 130 is located below the main body section 110 and includes a plurality of banknote storage cassettes 131, 132, 133, 134, and 135, and a storage transport section 136.

[0029] Multiple banknote storage cassettes 131-135 store, for example, banknotes B of different denominations. Banknote storage cassettes 131-135 can eject the stored banknotes B. Therefore, the banknotes B stored in banknote storage cassettes 131-135 are used for withdrawal.

[0030] The storage and transport unit 136 transports banknotes B between the intermediate transport unit 120 and each banknote storage cassette 131 to 135.

[0031] Figures 2A to 2C are explanatory diagrams illustrating the transport paths R1 to R4 of banknote B in the automated transaction device 100.

[0032] First, as shown by the thick solid arrow in Figure 2A, the transport path R1, the banknotes B inserted into the banknote deposit / discharge section 1 are transported to the authentication section 112 by the intake / transport section 40 and the transport section 111. Then, the banknotes B determined to be normal in the authentication section 112 are transported to the temporary holding section 114 by the transport section 113.

[0033] On the other hand, as shown by the thick dotted arrow in Figure 2A, the transport path R2, banknotes B (counterfeit banknotes, etc.) that are determined to be abnormal in the identification unit 112 are returned to the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 1 by the transport unit 113 and the discharge transport unit 50.

[0034] As shown by the thick solid arrow in Figure 2B, the transport path R3, the banknotes B temporarily stored in the temporary holding section 114 are transported to the respective banknote storage cassettes 131-135 by the transport section 113, the identification section 112, the transport section 111, the intermediate transport section 120, and the storage transport section 136.

[0035] As shown by the thick solid arrows in Figure 2C, the banknotes B stored in each banknote storage cassette 131 to 135 are discharged to the banknote deposit / discharge unit 1 by the storage transport unit 136, intermediate transport unit 120, transport unit 111, authentication unit 112, transport unit 113, and discharge transport unit 50 when dispensing.

[0036] Next, we will explain the deposit operation of the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 1.

[0037] Figures 3A to 3C are explanatory diagrams illustrating the deposit operation of the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 1.

[0038] Figure 4 shows stage 10 (with the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 closed) as viewed from direction IV in Figure 3B.

[0039] Figure 5 shows stage 10 (with the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 closed) viewed from the opposite direction to direction IV in Figure 3B.

[0040] Figure 6 shows stage 10 (with the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 in the process of opening and closing) viewed from the same direction as in Figure 4.

[0041] Figure 7 shows stage 10 (with the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 in the process of opening and closing) viewed from the same direction as in Figure 5.

[0042] Figure 8 shows stage 10 (with the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 open) as viewed from direction VIII in Figure 3C.

[0043] Figure 9 shows stage 10 (with the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 open) viewed from the opposite direction to direction VIII in Figure 3C.

[0044] As shown in Figure 3A, the stage 10 and the roof 20 are arranged facing each other with the input space S in between. Banknotes B are inserted into this input space S through the input / output opening 61 of the front panel 60, which is shown by the dashed line in Figures 3A to 3C.

[0045] Stage 10 and roof 20 are positioned with inclinations in the vertical and horizontal directions so that they are positioned higher towards the front, parallel to the insertion and removal direction D2 in which banknotes B are inserted and removed. Therefore, the opposing direction D1 in which Stage 10 and roof 20 face each other is perpendicular to the insertion and removal direction D2, and is inclined in the vertical and horizontal directions so that it is higher towards the rear.

[0046] As shown in Figure 4, the stage 10 includes a stage body 11, two openings 12, two interlocking gears 13 (see Figure 3B), two first shutters 14, two second shutters 15, two shutter gears 16, two guide racks 17, and two rotational axis shafts 18. In the stage 10, two of each of the openings 12, first shutters 14, second shutters 15, shutter gears 16, guide racks 17, and rotational axis shafts 18 are arranged symmetrically. In the following, only one of the two symmetrical components will be used as an example, and the description of the other will be omitted as appropriate, but the two symmetrical components can be made similarly except for being symmetrical.

[0047] As shown in Figures 3A to 3C, the stage 10 is positioned to move between an insertion position P11 (see Figures 3A and 3B) when inserting banknotes B and a transport position P12 (see Figure 3C) when transporting banknotes B by the pick roller 41, in the opposing direction D1 where the stage 10 and the roof 20 face each other. Note that the stage 10 is an example of the first opposing section.

[0048] As shown in Figures 4, 5, and 7-9, the stage body 11 is provided with a sensor through-hole 11a. This sensor through-hole 11a transmits, for example, detection light (not shown) that is irradiated parallel to the opposing direction D1 between the stage 10 and the roof 20 to detect banknotes B in the input space S.

[0049] As shown in Figures 4 to 9, the stage body 11 is provided with two openings 12 that are penetrated by two pick rollers 41 of the intake and transport section 40, which will be described later. Each of these two openings 12 includes a first opening region 12a that is penetrated by the pick rollers 41, and a second opening region 12b that is located below the first opening region 12a and separate from the first opening region 12a, for example.

[0050] As shown in Figures 4, 6, and 8, each of the two first shutters 14 can openly close the first opening region 12a, and each of the two second shutters 15 can openly close the second opening region 12b. To represent the shapes of the first shutters 14 and the second shutters 15, the first shutters 14 and the second shutters 15 on the left side of Figure 4 are shown filled with shaded areas in different directions.

[0051] The first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 open and close by rotating around a common rotation axis 18 (parallel to the opposing direction D1 described above). The first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 spread out in a fan shape, and the rotation angle of the second shutter 15 when opening and closing is greater than the rotation angle of the first shutter 14 when opening and closing.

[0052] As shown in Figure 8, the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 are positioned so as to overlap each other above the rotational axis 18 when in the open state, i.e., when the opening 12 is open. The first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 are positioned so as not to block the sensor through-hole 11a in both the closed state shown in Figures 4 and 5, and the open state shown in Figures 8 and 9. The second shutter 15 is positioned so as not to block the first opening region 12a that was blocked by the first shutter 14 when in the open state. Similarly, the first shutter 14 is positioned so as not to block the second opening region 12b that was blocked by the second shutter 15 when in the open state.

[0053] As shown in Figure 4, the first shutter 14 is provided with a support pin 14a extending parallel to the rotational central axis 18. This support pin 14a is an example of a support part that supports the shutter gear 16. This support part is not limited to the support pin 14a, but may also be a through hole into which the central axis provided in the shutter gear 16 is inserted to support the shutter gear 16.

[0054] Since the shutter gear 16 is supported by the support pin 14a of the first shutter 14, it rotates (moves) together with the first shutter 14 around the rotational axis 18. When the first shutter 14 rotates, the shutter gear 16 engages with the teeth 17a shown in Figure 5 of the guide rack 17 shown in Figure 4, and rotates while being guided by the guide rack 17. In other words, the guide rack 17, by engaging with the shutter gear 16 which rotates together with the first shutter 14 at the teeth 17a, guides the shutter gear 16 while it rotates around the support pin 14a as its rotational axis.

[0055] The second shutter 15 has teeth 15a that mesh with the shutter gear 16, and opens and closes by rotating in conjunction with the rotation of the shutter gear 16 around its support pin 14a. That is, the first shutter 14 rotates, and the shutter gear 16, supported by the support pin 14a of the first shutter 14, rotates while being guided along the teeth 17a of the guide rack 17, causing the second shutter 15, which meshes with the shutter gear 16, to also rotate.

[0056] For example, the rotation of the first shutter 14 is transmitted via an interlocking mechanism (not shown) from the rotation of two interlocking gears 13 (only one is shown because they are located on top of each other) shown in Figure 3B. The interlocking gears 13 are provided, for example, at the left and right ends of the lower end of the stage 10 (stage body 11). The two interlocking gears 13 mesh with two interlocking racks 42 (only one is shown because they are located on top of each other) of the intake and transport section 40, which will be described later, and rotate when the stage 10 moves from the input position P11 shown in Figures 3A and 3B to the transport position P12 shown in Figure 3C. In other words, as the stage 10 moves from the input position P11 to the transport position P12, the first shutter 14 rotates from a position that closes the first opening area 12a, as shown in Figure 4, to a position that opens the first opening area 12a, as shown in Figure 8, as the interlocking gears 13 rotate. Conversely, as the stage 10 moves from the transport position P12 to the input position P11, the interlocking gear 13 rotates the first shutter 14, causing it to rotate from a position that opens the first opening region 12a, as shown in Figure 8, to a position that closes the first opening region 12a, as shown in Figure 4.

[0057] Here, the two interlocking gears 13 of stage 10 are an example of a shutter opening / closing mechanism of stage 10. Also, the two interlocking racks 42 of the intake and transport unit 40 are an example of a shutter opening / closing mechanism of the intake and transport unit 40. The shutter opening / closing mechanism for opening and closing the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 may be an actuator such as a motor that rotates one of the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 (the other of the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 also rotates in conjunction), or two (or more) actuators such as motors arranged to drive the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15.

[0058] The opening and closing directions of the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 are not limited to the rotational direction, but may also be linear directions such as the up-and-down direction or the left-and-right direction. Also, although there are two first opening areas 12a, corresponding to the number of pick rollers 41, there may be one or three or more. Similarly, there may be one or three or more second opening areas 12b. Furthermore, if a single first shutter 14 closes multiple first opening areas 12a, the number of first shutters 14 may be less than the number of first opening areas 12a. Likewise, if a single second shutter 15 closes multiple second opening areas 12b, the number of second shutters 15 may be less than the number of second opening areas 12b.

[0059] The roof 20 shown in Figures 3A to 3C is movable in the opposing direction D1, and although not shown, it moves towards the stage 10 when banknote B is dispensed. Note that the roof 20 is an example of a second opposing part.

[0060] As shown in Figures 3A to 3C, the pusher 30 has a movable member 31 and a pivot shaft 32.

[0061] As shown in Figure 3A, the pusher 30 is an example of a partition positioned between the stage 10 and the roof 20, and is movable in the opposing direction D1 between the stage 10 and the roof 20. The pusher 30 forms an input space S between itself and the stage 10 into which banknotes B are inserted through the input / output opening 61. Although not shown in the figure, the pusher 30 also forms an output space between itself and the roof 20 into which banknotes B are removed through the input / output opening 61.

[0062] Furthermore, the pusher 30 has a movable member 31 located at the tip on the input / output side 61, which is movable on both the roof 20 side (see Figure 3A) and the stage 10 side. This movable member 31 may be provided, for example, only in a portion near the center of the pusher 30 in the left-right direction intersecting the opposing direction D1 and the input / output direction D2.

[0063] As shown in Figure 3A, the movable member 31 is supported so as to be rotatable about the pivot shaft 32 as the pivot point. Furthermore, the movable member 31 is preferably biased by an elastic body such as a torsion spring to maintain a position parallel to the stage 10 and the roof 20. On the side of the movable member 31 opposite the input / output opening 61 with respect to the pivot shaft 32, a pressure-sensitive projection 31a is provided that protrudes downward (towards the stage 10).

[0064] The loading and transporting unit 40 shown in Figure 3B has a pick roller 41 and an interlocking rack 42. Although not shown in Figure 3B, there are two of each pick roller 41 and interlocking rack 42.

[0065] As shown in Figure 3C, the two pick rollers 41 protrude from the two first opening regions 12a (see Figure 8) of the stage 10 toward the input space S (see Figure 3A) and transport the banknotes B inserted into the input space S. The intake transport unit 40 is an example of a transport unit that transports the banknotes B inserted into the input space S while protruding from the opening 12 (first opening region 12a) of the stage 10 toward the input space S.

[0066] As shown in Figure 3C, the two interlocking racks 42 mesh with the two interlocking gears 13 of the stage 10, as described above. The intake and transport section 40 may be located on the roof 20 side instead of the stage 10 side. In that case, the opening 12, the first shutter 14, the second shutter 15, etc., will be located on the roof 20 instead of the stage 10.

[0067] By the way, in the banknote deposit / discharge section 1, unlike the roof 20, the stage 10 is located below the input space S, so compared to the case where an opening is provided in the roof 20, foreign objects can easily enter the banknote deposit / discharge section 1 through the opening 12 of the stage 10. However, as in this embodiment, due to constraints in the device structure of the banknote deposit / discharge section 1, the intake and transport section 40 may be located on the stage 10 side rather than the roof 20 side, and banknotes B may be transported with the stage 10 protruding from the opening 12 of the stage 10 towards the input space S side. In this case, foreign objects are particularly likely to fall into the banknote deposit / discharge section 1 through the opening 12. In this embodiment, as described above, a first shutter 14 that can openly close the first opening area 12a and a second shutter 15 that can openly close the second opening area 12b are provided, so it is possible to prevent foreign objects from falling into the banknote deposit / discharge section 1 through the opening 12 (first opening area 12a and second opening area 12b). Furthermore, a banknote receiving section (not shown) is located at the bottom of the input space S to support the bottom of the banknotes B. This banknote receiving section has a gap through which foreign objects can fall, and the foreign objects that fall through this gap are collected in a foreign object receiver (not shown).

[0068] As shown in Figure 3A, the first contact portion 80 is a projection located behind the input / output opening 61 and protruding downward from the back side of the front panel 60.

[0069] The following describes the flow of the deposit operation in the banknote deposit / withdrawal section 1.

[0070] As shown in Figure 3A, when a banknote B is inserted, the pusher 30 forms an insertion space S between itself and the stage 10. At this time, the movable member 31 moves to tilt toward the roof 20 by contacting the first contact portion 80 and being pressed against the elastic force of the elastic body. As a result, the insertion space S (between the pusher 30 and the stage 10) widens toward the insertion / removal opening 61, making it easier for the customer to insert the banknote B. The movable member 31 may also move to tilt toward the roof 20 by power from a driving means (not shown), for example.

[0071] As shown in Figure 3B, after the banknotes B have been inserted, the pusher 30 moves toward the stage 10 and holds the banknotes B between itself and the stage 10. Then, as shown in Figure 3C, the stage 10 moves together with the pusher 30 diagonally downward toward the transport position P12 on the side of the intake and transport unit 40. As a result, the interlocking gear 13 and the interlocking rack 42 engage, causing the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 of the stage 10 to open, exposing the two openings 12 (the first opening area 12a and the second opening area 12b). With the two pick rollers 41 of the intake and transport unit 40 protruding from the two first opening areas 12a, the banknotes B are transported by the intake and transport unit 40 toward the transport unit 111 shown in Figure 1.

[0072] When dispensing banknotes B, the number of banknotes B to be dispensed is transported between the pusher 30 and the roof 20 by the discharge transport unit 50 shown in Figure 1, and then the pusher 30 moves toward the stage 10 together with the roof 20. When banknotes B are to be dispensed, the pusher 30 forms a space for dispensing banknotes B between itself and the roof 20. At this time, the movable member 31 moves so as to tilt toward the stage 10 when the pressed projection 31a comes into contact with the stage 10 and is pressed against the elastic force of the elastic body. As a result, the dispensing space (between the pusher 30 and the roof 20) widens toward the input / dispensing opening 61, making it easier for customers to dispense banknotes B.

[0073] Here, the stage 10 functions as an example of a second contact point that moves the movable member 31 toward the stage 10 by contacting the movable member 31. The movable member 31 may move so as to tilt toward the stage 10 by power from a driving means (not shown), as described above. The movable member 31 may also move so as to tilt toward the stage 10 by contacting a second contact point other than the stage 10. Furthermore, the movable member 31 may contact the stage 10 (second contact point) with a portion other than the pressed projection 31a.

[0074] Subsequently, the aforementioned banknote receiving section (not shown), located at the bottom of the input space S, moves towards the input / output opening 61, and the banknotes B are lifted towards the customer. The customer then takes out the banknotes B.

[0075] In the embodiment described above, the automatic transaction device 100, which is an example of a paper handling device, comprises a stage 10 (an example of a first opposing part) and a roof 20 (an example of a second opposing part) arranged to face each other across an input space S into which banknotes B (an example of paper) are inserted, and a take-in and transport unit 40 (an example of a transport unit) that protrudes from the opening 12 of the stage 10 toward the input space S and transports the banknotes B inserted into the input space S. The stage 10 has a first shutter 14 that can openly close a first opening region 12a of the opening 12, and a second shutter 15 that can openly close a second opening region 12b of the opening 12 that is different from the first opening region 12a. The first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 are arranged to overlap each other when the opening 12 is open.

[0076] Thus, even though a first opening region 12a for the intake and transport section 40 (pick roller 41) to pass through is provided in the stage 10, the presence of a first shutter 14 that closes the first opening region 12a prevents foreign objects from entering the banknote deposit / discharge section 1 through the first opening region 12a from the banknote input space S. Furthermore, since the second shutter 15 can close the second opening region 12b that cannot be closed by the first shutter 14, it is possible to prevent foreign objects from entering the banknote deposit / discharge section 1 through the second opening region 12b.

[0077] Furthermore, since the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 overlap each other when the opening 12 (first opening region 12a and second opening region 12b) is open, they can be retracted into a narrow area of ​​the stage body 11 that avoids the opening 12 and the sensor through-hole 11a. Therefore, the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 can be formed to cover most of the opening 12, thereby effectively preventing foreign objects from entering the banknote deposit / withdrawal section 1 through the opening 12.

[0078] As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the input space S into which banknotes B (paper sheets) are inserted.

[0079] In this embodiment, the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 open and close by rotating around a common rotation axis 18.

[0080] This simplifies the configuration for opening and closing the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15.

[0081] In this embodiment, the shutter gear 16 is supported by a support pin 14a (an example of a support part) of the first shutter 14, which extends parallel to the rotational axis 18. The second shutter 15 rotates together with the first shutter 14 around the rotational axis 18, while also rotating independently of the first shutter 14 around the support pin 14a. The second shutter 15 has teeth 15a that mesh with the shutter gear 16, and opens and closes by rotating in conjunction with the rotation of the shutter gear 16 around the support pin 14a.

[0082] As a result, the second shutter 15 can be rotated using a shutter gear 16 that rotates integrally with the first shutter 14, thus simplifying the configuration for opening and closing the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15. Furthermore, by using the shutter gear 16, the opening and closing angle (rotation angle) of the second shutter 15 can be adjusted by the trajectory of the shutter gear 16 (the position of the shutter gear 16 on the stage body 11), the size of the shutter gear 16, etc., allowing for flexible placement of the second shutter 15.

[0083] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the guide rack 17 has teeth 17a that mesh with the shutter gear 16, which rotates integrally with the first shutter 14, and guide the shutter gear 16 while it rotates around the support pin 14a as the center of rotation.

[0084] This allows the shutter gear 16, which rotates integrally with the first shutter 14, to rotate around the support pin 14a as the center of rotation with a simple configuration. Therefore, the configuration for opening and closing the first shutter 14 and the second shutter 15 can be further simplified.

[0085] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the intake and transport section 40 (an example of a transport section) protrudes from the first opening region 12a of the opening 12 toward the input space S, and the second opening region 12b of the opening 12 is located below the first opening region 12a.

[0086] Here, the second opening region 12b is located below the first opening region 12a, which allows the intake and transport section 40 to pass through, making it an area where foreign objects moving downwards due to gravity can easily enter. By closing this second opening region 12b with the second shutter 15, the entry of foreign objects from the input space S can be prevented more reliably.

[0087] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can be materialized by modifying the components. For example, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining the multiple components disclosed in this embodiment. In this way, various modifications and applications of the invention are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0088] 1. Banknote deposit and withdrawal section 10 stages 11 Stage Main Body 11a Sensor through-hole 12 Openings 12a First opening region 12b Second opening region 13 Interlocking Gear 14 First shutter 14a Support pin 15. Second shutter 15a Teeth 16 Shutter gear 17 Guide Rack 17a Teeth 18. Rotational center axis 20 Roof 30 Pusher 31 Movable member 31a Pressed projection 32 pivot axes 40. Intake and transport section 41 Pick Roller 42 Interlocking Racks 50 Discharge and Conveying Section 60 Front Panel 61 Input / Output Slot 70 Panel Shutter 80 First contact part 100 automated trading devices 110 Main body 111 Conveying Section 112 Identification Department 113 Conveying section 114 Temporary Holding Department 115 Reject section 120 Intermediate transport section 130 Storage compartment 131-135 Banknote storage cassette 136 Storage and Transport Section B banknote D1 Opposite direction D2 Input / Output Direction P11 Loading position P12 Conveyor position R1~R4 Transport Route S input space

Claims

1. A first opposing section and a second opposing section are arranged to face each other, separated by an input space into which paper sheets are inserted. The device comprises a conveying unit that protrudes from the opening of the first opposing part toward the input space and conveys the paper sheets that have been inserted into the input space, The first opposing portion includes a first shutter that can openly close a first opening region of the opening, and a second shutter that can openly close a second opening region of the opening that is different from the first opening region. The first shutter and the second shutter are arranged so as to overlap each other when the opening is open. A paper sheet handling device characterized by the following features.

2. The first shutter and the second shutter open and close by rotating around a common axis of rotation. The paper sheet handling apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a paper sheet handling apparatus.

3. The system further comprises a shutter gear supported by a support portion of the first shutter extending parallel to the rotational axis, which rotates integrally with the first shutter about the rotational axis as its center of rotation, and rotates independently of the first shutter about the support portion as its center of rotation, The second shutter has teeth that mesh with the shutter gear and opens and closes by rotating in conjunction with the rotation of the shutter gear around the support portion as its center of rotation. The paper sheet handling apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that it is as described above.

4. The paper sheet handling device according to claim 3, further comprising a guide rack having teeth that mesh with the shutter gear, which rotates integrally with the first shutter, thereby guiding the shutter gear while it rotates with the support portion as the center of rotation.

5. The transport section protrudes from the first opening region of the opening toward the input space, The second opening region is located below the first opening region. The paper sheet handling apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a paper sheet handling apparatus.

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