Financial medium processing device and financial apparatus

Abstract

A financial medium processing device and a financial apparatus, which belong to the technical field of financial apparatuses. The financial medium processing device comprises a housing (100), a conveying mechanism (200) and a pushing mechanism (300), wherein the conveying mechanism (200) is mounted on the housing (100) and is configured to drive financial media (900) to enter a conveying channel (102) via an inlet (103) and to be delivered out via a second outlet (105); and the pushing mechanism (300) is mounted on the housing (100), and is configured to drive the financial media (900) located in the conveying channel (102) to enter a storage cavity (101) via a first outlet (104). By means of the conveying mechanism (200), the financial media (900) currently located in the conveying channel (102) is delivered out via the second outlet (105), so as to transfer the financial media (900) into a financial medium collection device; alternatively, by means of the pushing mechanism (300), the financial media (900) currently located in the conveying channel (102) are pushed into the storage cavity (101) for collection, thereby implementing classification processing and collection of the financial media (900), improving the processing efficiency, increasing application scenarios, and improving the use flexibility of the financial medium processing device.

Description

Financial media processing device and financial equipment

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on April 1, 2024, with application number 202410386834.4 and application name “Financial Medium Processing Device and Financial Equipment”, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of financial equipment, and in particular to a financial medium processing device and financial equipment. Background Art

[0003] When using financial self-service devices, it is often necessary to recycle and process financial media such as banknotes. However, current financial self-service devices can only transfer and collect a single type of banknote, or transfer various types of banknotes to the same collection module. This makes subsequent banknote sorting and processing cumbersome and troublesome, resulting in low banknote processing efficiency and limited application scenarios.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a financial medium processing device and financial equipment to address the technical problems existing in traditional technologies. By utilizing a transmission mechanism to send the financial medium currently located in the transmission channel out from the second outlet, the financial medium can be transferred to a financial medium collection device, or by utilizing a pushing mechanism to push the financial medium currently located in the transmission channel into a storage cavity for collection, thereby realizing the classification processing and collection of the financial medium, improving processing efficiency, increasing application scenarios, and improving the flexibility of the use of the financial medium processing device.

[0006] The present application provides a financial medium processing device, comprising:

[0007] a housing, forming a receiving cavity and a transmission channel, wherein the transmission channel has an inlet, a first outlet communicating with the receiving cavity, and a second outlet communicating with the outside;

[0008] a transmission mechanism mounted on the housing, the transmission mechanism being configured to drive the financial medium from the inlet into the transmission channel and to be delivered from the second outlet;

[0009] A pushing mechanism is installed on the housing, and is configured to drive the financial medium located in the transmission channel to enter the receiving cavity from the first outlet.

[0010] In the financial medium processing device of this solution, after the transmission mechanism sequentially transfers the financial medium delivered from the inlet into the transmission channel, the transmission mechanism can then, based on the classification requirements of the financial medium, send the financial medium currently in the transmission channel out of the second outlet to transfer the financial medium to the financial medium collection device, or use the pushing mechanism to push the financial medium currently in the transmission channel into the storage chamber for collection, thereby achieving classified processing and collection of the financial medium, improving processing efficiency, expanding application scenarios, and enhancing the flexibility of the use of the financial medium processing device.

[0011] The present application also provides a financial device, which includes:

[0012] The financial medium processing device as described above;

[0013] The financial medium collecting device forms a receiving chamber for collecting the financial medium sent out from the second outlet of the financial medium processing device.

[0014] The financial device of this solution utilizes the transmission mechanism in the financial medium processing device to deliver the financial medium currently in the transmission channel from the second outlet to transfer the financial medium to the financial medium collection device, or utilizes the pushing mechanism in the financial medium processing device to push the financial medium currently in the transmission channel into the storage chamber for collection, thereby achieving classified processing and collection of the financial medium, improving processing efficiency, expanding application scenarios, and enhancing the flexibility of the use of the financial medium processing device.

[0015] The details of one or more embodiments of the present application are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, objects, and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description, drawings, and claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to better describe and illustrate the embodiments and / or examples of the present application, reference may be made to one or more of the accompanying drawings. The additional details or examples used to describe the accompanying drawings should not be considered as limiting the scope of the disclosed application, the presently described embodiments and / or examples, and any of the best modes currently understood for these applications.

[0017] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a financial medium processing device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of a financial medium processing device provided in an embodiment of the present application, with part of the transmission mechanism hidden;

[0019] FIG3 is a first structural diagram of the transmission mechanism and the driving structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] FIG4 is a second structural diagram of the transmission mechanism and the pushing structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] FIG5 is a first structural diagram of a financial medium provided in an embodiment of the present application located in a transmission channel;

[0022] FIG6 is a second structural diagram of a financial medium provided in an embodiment of the present application located in a transmission channel;

[0023] FIG7 is a third structural diagram of a financial medium provided in an embodiment of the present application located in a transmission channel;

[0024] FIG8 is a third structural diagram of the transmission mechanism and the pushing structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] FIG9 is a schematic structural diagram of the financial medium processing device provided by an embodiment of the present application when the pushing mechanism drives the financial medium into the storage cavity;

[0026] FIG10 is a structural schematic diagram of a push plate provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] FIG11 is a second structural diagram of a push plate provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] FIG12 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the financial medium processing device according to an embodiment of the present application when the financial medium is delivered from the second outlet;

[0029] FIG13 is a structural schematic diagram 1 of a pushing mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] FIG14 is a second structural diagram of the pushing mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] FIG15 is a third structural diagram of the pushing mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] FIG16 is a fourth structural diagram of the pushing mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] FIG17 is a first structural diagram of a transmission mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] FIG18 is a second structural diagram of the transmission mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals: 100, housing; 101, storage chamber; 102, transmission channel; 103, entrance; 104, first exit; 105, second exit; 110, housing; 111, limit block; 120, bracket; 121, limit groove; 200, transmission mechanism; 211, driving wheel; 212, driven wheel; 220, belt; 230, second driving member; 240, second transmission gear set; 250, cam; 251, movable hole; 260, connecting rod assembly; 261, First connecting rod; 262, second connecting rod; 270, third position sensor; 300, pushing mechanism; 310, push plate; 311, base plate; 3111, slide groove; 312, buffer part; 320, first driving member; 330, first transmission gear set; 340, rack; 350, support rod; 360, first baffle; 370, first position sensor; 380, second baffle; 390, second position sensor; 400, movable plate; 500, elastic member; 900, financial medium. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] To facilitate understanding of the present application, a more comprehensive description of the present application will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of the present application. However, the present application may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of the present application.

[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number or order of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application.

[0039] The following describes a financial medium processing device provided by an embodiment of the present application with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 18 . The financial medium processing device includes a housing 100 , a transmission mechanism 200 and a pushing mechanism 300 respectively mounted on the housing 100 .

[0040] The housing 100 forms a storage chamber 101 and a transmission channel 102. The transmission channel 102 has an inlet 103, a first outlet 104 communicating with the storage chamber 101, and a second outlet 105 communicating with the outside world. The housing 100 may be made of materials including, but not limited to, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, or titanium alloy. It should be noted that the shapes, sizes, and specific locations of the storage chamber 101, transmission channel 102, inlet 103, first outlet 104, and second outlet 105 can be designed according to actual needs and are not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0041] The transport mechanism 200 is configured to drive the financial medium 900 from the inlet 103 into the transport channel 102 and out of the second outlet 105 . The pushing mechanism 300 is configured to drive the financial medium 900 in the transport channel 102 into the storage chamber 101 from the first outlet 104 .

[0042] It is understood that after the transport mechanism 200 sequentially conveys the financial media 900 delivered from the inlet 103 into the transport channel 102, the transport mechanism 200 can, based on the classification requirements for the financial media 900, either convey the financial media 900 currently in the transport channel 102 out of the second outlet 105 to transfer the financial media 900 to the financial media collection device, or use the pushing mechanism 300 to push the financial media 900 currently being transported into the storage chamber 101 for collection. This achieves the classification, processing, and collection of the financial media 900, improving processing efficiency, expanding application scenarios, and enhancing the flexibility of the use of the financial media processing device. It should be noted that the classification requirements can include the numerical value of the financial media 900 or the type of the financial media 900.

[0043] It should be noted that financial media 900 includes but is not limited to banknotes, checks, bills, and gift certificates.

[0044] According to the financial medium processing device provided in the embodiment of the present application, the transmission mechanism 200 is used to deliver the financial medium 900 currently located in the transmission channel 102 from the second outlet 105 to transfer the financial medium 900 to the financial medium collection device, or the pushing mechanism 300 is used to push the financial medium 900 currently located in the transmission channel into the storage chamber 101 for collection, thereby achieving classified processing and collection of the financial medium 900, improving processing efficiency, expanding application scenarios, and enhancing the flexibility of the use of the financial medium processing device.

[0045] In some embodiments, the housing 100 includes a box body 110 and a bracket 120, the box body 110 forms a storage cavity 101 and a first outlet 104; the bracket 120 is installed on the box body 110, and together form a transmission channel 102, an entrance 103 and a second outlet 105; wherein, the transmission mechanism 200 is installed on the box body 110 and the bracket 120, and the pushing mechanism 300 is installed on the bracket 120.

[0046] It is understood that a portion of the transmission mechanism 200 is mounted on the housing 110, while another portion of the transmission mechanism 200 is mounted on the bracket 120, so that the transmission mechanism 200 drives the financial medium 900 from the inlet 103 into the transmission channel 102 and out through the second outlet 105. Similarly, the pushing mechanism 300 is mounted on the bracket 120 to avoid the transmission mechanism 200 while driving the financial medium 900 located in the transmission channel 102 from the first outlet 104 into the storage chamber 101.

[0047] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the housing 110 and the bracket 120 are detachably connected to facilitate subsequent maintenance and disassembly. In this embodiment, a limiting block 111 is provided on the housing 110, and a limiting groove 121 is provided on the bracket 120 to be plugged into and cooperate with the limiting block 111. Of course, in other embodiments, the limiting block 111 and the limiting groove 121 may also be provided on the bracket 120 and the housing 110, respectively, and this embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this. It should be noted that the shape, quantity, and specific distribution of the limiting block 111 and the corresponding limiting groove 121 can be designed according to actual needs, and this embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0048] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3 and 9 to 16, the pushing mechanism 300 includes a push plate 310 that is movably disposed on the housing 100 between a first position and a second position, wherein the push plate 310 is located on a side of the financial medium 900 of the transmission channel 102 away from the first outlet 104 in the first position, and is located in the storage chamber 101 in the second position.

[0049] As will be appreciated, the push plate 310 is movably mounted on the bracket 120. When financial medium 900 enters the conveying channel 102 from the inlet 103 and the financial medium 900 in the conveying channel 102 needs to be delivered from the second outlet 105, the push plate 310 is in the first position, i.e., on the side of the conveying channel away from the first outlet 104. When the financial medium 900 in the conveying channel 102 needs to enter the storage chamber 101, the push plate 310 moves from the side of the conveying channel away from the first outlet 104 toward the first outlet 104 until it contacts the financial medium 900. The push plate 310 then continues to move, driving the financial medium 900 from the first outlet 104 into the storage chamber 101, i.e., the push plate 310 is in the second position. Finally, the push plate 310 moves back to the first position, and the financial medium 900 is released from the push plate 310 and placed in the storage chamber 101.

[0050] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3, 9 to 16, the pushing mechanism 300 further includes a first driving member 320, a first transmission gear set 330, a rack 340 and two cross-arranged and hinged support rods 350, the fixed end of the first driving member 320 is mounted on the housing 100; the first transmission gear set 330 is transmission-connected to the driving end of the first driving member 320; one side of the rack 340 is meshed with the first transmission gear set 330, and the extension direction of the rack 340 is aligned with the direction of the second outlet 105. The first ends of the two support rods 350 are hinged to the other side of the rack 340, the second end of one of the support rods 350 is hinged to the push plate 310, and the second end of the other support rod 350 is movably engaged with the push plate 310. The first driving member 320 is configured to drive the rack 340 to reciprocate along the extension direction of the rack 340 via the first transmission gear set 330 to change the distance between the second ends of the two support rods 350, thereby enabling the push plate 310 to enter or leave the storage chamber 101. The first driving member 320 includes but is not limited to a motor or a cylinder.

[0051] As will be understood, the fixed end of the first driving member 320 is mounted on the bracket 120. The first transmission gear set 330 includes multiple meshing gears. The first gear in the first transmission gear set 330 is mounted on the driving end of the first driving member 320, and the last gear in the first transmission gear set 330 meshes with the rack 340. Specifically, the first driving member 320 drives the multiple gears to rotate sequentially, causing the rack 340 to move between the inlet 103 and the second outlet 105. Because the rack 340 is simultaneously hinged to the two support rods 350, it drives the two support rods 350 to form a variable parallelogram structure, allowing the distance between the second ends of the two support rods 350 to vary. This variation enables the push plate 310 to push the financial medium 900 from the first inlet 103 into the storage chamber 101 or to withdraw the financial medium 900 from the storage chamber 101 on its own. The entire pushing mechanism 300 is not only compact in structure but also effectively converts rotational motion into linear motion. The changing parallelogram structure allows the push plate 310 to smoothly move in and out of the storage chamber 101. At the same time, the multiple gears provided in the first transmission gear can achieve functions such as speed reduction, torque increase, or change transmission direction, ensuring that power can be smoothly and efficiently transmitted to the rack 340. In addition, the use of gears and rack 340 ensures the accuracy and stability of the transmission, making the entire pushing and ejecting process more reliable and efficient.

[0052] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 10 and 11 , the push plate 310 includes a base plate 311 and a buffer portion 312. The base plate 311 is movably mounted on the housing 100 and is made of a hard material. The buffer portion 312 is made of a soft material and is disposed on the outer periphery of the base plate 311. Hard materials include, but are not limited to, metals, ceramics, glass, and polymers, while soft materials include, but are not limited to, rubber, silicone, thermoplastic urethane elastomer rubber, and polyvinyl chloride.

[0053] As will be appreciated, since the base plate 311 is made of a hard material, it provides sufficient stability and rigidity, ensuring linear motion when pushing the financial medium 900 and reducing deviation and jitter of the push plate 310. The buffer portion 312 is made of a soft material and positioned on the outer periphery of the base plate 311. When the push plate 310 contacts the financial medium 900, the buffer portion 312 reduces friction and impact, preventing scratches or damage to the financial medium 900, protecting the financial medium 900 and reducing vibration and noise. Furthermore, the elastic properties of the soft material adapt to the varying thicknesses of financial medium 900, ensuring that the push plate 310 always maintains a tight fit against the surface of the financial medium 900, preventing slippage or misalignment of the financial medium 900 during the pushing process.

[0054] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 10, 11, and 13, a slide groove 3111 is provided on the base plate 311. The second end of one of the support rods 350 is slidably disposed in the slide groove 3111 and can rotate about the connection between the second end and the slide groove 3111. This not only reduces weight but also enables a movable connection between the support rod 350 and the base plate 311, allowing the two support rods 350 to form a variable parallelogram structure. It should be noted that the size, shape, and number of the slide grooves 3111 can be designed according to actual needs and are not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0055] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 15 and 16 , the pushing mechanism 300 further includes a first baffle 360, a first position sensor 370, a second baffle 380, and a second position sensor 390. The first baffle 360 ​​is disposed on the push plate 310; the first position sensor 370 is disposed on the bracket 120 and electrically connected to the first driving member 320. When the push plate 310 is in the first position, the first position sensor 370 senses the first baffle 360; the second baffle 380 is disposed on the rack 340; and the second position sensor 390 is disposed on the bracket 120 and electrically connected to the first driving member 320. When the push plate 310 is in the second position, the second position sensor 390 senses the second baffle 380. Materials for the first baffle 360 ​​and the second baffle 380 include, but are not limited to, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, or titanium alloy. The connection method between the first baffle 360 ​​and the push plate 310, the connection method between the second baffle 380 and the rack 340, the connection method between the first position sensor 370 and the bracket 120, and the connection method between the second position sensor 390 and the bracket 120 include but are not limited to bolt connection, rivet connection or snap connection, etc.

[0056] It will be appreciated that the first baffle 360 ​​is mounted on the side of the push plate 310 away from the first entrance 103. When the push plate 310 moves to the first position, the first position sensor 370 is triggered and issues a command to the first driver 320, causing the first driver 320 to stop and maintain the push plate 310 in the first position. The second baffle 380 is mounted on the side of the rack 340 away from the first entrance 103. When the push plate 310 moves to the second position, the second position sensor 390 is triggered and issues a command to the first driver 320, causing the first driver 320 to change its operating direction. This allows for precise control of the movement of the push plate 310, ensuring high accuracy and reliability during operation of the push mechanism 300. It should be noted that the specific control logic and operating methods involved in the first position sensor 370, the second position sensor 390, and the first driver 320 may vary depending on actual application scenarios and requirements, and are not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0057] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2 to 7 , the transmission mechanism 200 includes at least one wheel set, including a driving wheel 211 and a driven wheel 212, with the financial medium 900 being clamped between the driving wheel 211 and the driven wheel 212. It should be noted that the number and specific distribution of the wheel sets can be designed based on actual needs and are not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0058] It will be appreciated that the driving wheel 211 is mounted on the bracket 120, and the driven wheel 212 is mounted on the housing 110, so that the financial medium 900 entering the transmission channel 102 from the inlet 103 contacts the driving wheel 211 and the driven wheel 212 on both sides, respectively. Specifically, the driving wheel 211 is driven by power to propel the financial medium 900 through friction with the financial medium 900 within the transmission channel 102 toward the second outlet 105. The driven wheel 212, in contact with the side of the financial medium 900 facing away from the driving wheel 211, assists the driving wheel 211 in maintaining stable movement of the financial medium 900, preventing the financial medium 900 from shifting or becoming stuck during movement.

[0059] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, multiple wheel sets are evenly distributed on both sides of the first inlet 103 to ensure the stability of clamping the financial medium 900 while avoiding interference between the push plate 310 in the first position and the second position, so as to make the entire financial medium processing device structure as compact as possible.

[0060] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG4 , when at least two driving wheels 211 are provided, the transmission mechanism 200 further includes a belt 220 , and a belt 220 is provided between two adjacent transmission wheels to ensure synchronous rotation between the driving wheels 211 , thereby avoiding transmission problems caused by inconsistent rotation speeds between the driving wheels 211 .

[0061] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 , the driving wheel 211 is movably mounted on the housing 100 so that when the pushing mechanism 300 drives the financial medium 900 from the first outlet 104 into the receiving chamber 101 , the driving wheel 211 is away from the financial medium 900 .

[0062] It is understood that, in the process of pushing the financial medium 900 into the storage chamber 101, the push plate 310 simultaneously rotates the driving wheel 211 and moves it away from the financial medium 900, thereby avoiding interference with or damage to the financial medium 900 due to the rotation of the driving wheel 211, thereby ensuring the stability and safety of the financial medium 900 during the pushing process.

[0063] [Corrected 05 / 11 / 2024 in accordance with Rule 91] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 17 and 18 , the transmission mechanism 200 further includes a second driving member 230, a second transmission gear set 240, a cam 250, and a connecting rod assembly 260. The fixed end of the second driving member 230 is mounted on the housing 100; the second transmission gear set 240 is in transmission connection with the driving end of the second driving member 230; the cam 250 is connected to the second transmission gear set 240; one end of the connecting rod assembly 260 is connected to the cam 250, and the other end is connected to the driving wheel 211. The second driving member 230 is configured to drive the cam 250 to rotate via the second transmission gear set 240, thereby changing the position of the connecting rod assembly 260 and moving the driving wheel 211 away from the financial medium 900. The second driving member 230 includes, but is not limited to, a motor or a cylinder.

[0064] As will be understood, the fixed end of the second driving member 230 is mounted on the bracket 120. The second transmission gear set 240 includes multiple meshing gears. The first gear in the second transmission gear set 240 is mounted on the driving end of the second driving member 230, and the last gear in the second transmission gear set 240 is coaxially connected to the cam 250. Specifically, when the driving wheel 211 needs to be moved away from the financial medium 900, the second driving member 230 drives the multiple gears to rotate sequentially, thereby causing the cam 250 and the last gear to rotate synchronously. The rotation of the cam 250 causes the position of the connecting rod assembly 260 to change, which in turn drives the driving wheel 211 away from the driven wheel 212 until it is no longer in contact with the financial medium 900, thus avoiding interference or damage caused by the rotation of the driving wheel 211. Furthermore, the multiple gears in the second transmission gear set 240 can achieve functions such as speed reduction, torque increase, and change of transmission direction, ensuring smooth and efficient transmission of power to the rack 340. In addition, due to the use of the gear and rack 340 transmission method, the accuracy and stability of the transmission are ensured, making the entire pushing and withdrawing process more reliable and efficient.

[0065] [Corrected 05.11.2024 according to Rule 91] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 17 and 18, a movable hole 251 is defined in the cam 250, and the connecting rod assembly 260 includes a first connecting rod 261 and a second connecting rod 262. One end of the first connecting rod 261 passes through the movable hole 251 and extends outward to connect with one end of the second connecting rod 262. The other end of the second connecting rod 262 is connected to the driving wheel 211. In other words, the center of the cam 250 and the rotation axis are different, thereby causing the first connecting rod 261 to change position, causing the driving wheel 211 to move closer to or farther from the corresponding driven wheel 212. It should be noted that the shape, size, and specific position of the movable hole 251 can be designed according to actual needs and are not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0066] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 , the transmission mechanism 200 further includes a third position sensor 270 . The third position sensor 270 is disposed in the housing 110 and electrically connected to the first driving member 320 and the second driving member 230 , respectively, for sensing the financial medium 900 .

[0067] It will be appreciated that the third position sensor 270 is disposed in the housing 110 near the first inlet 103 and the driven wheel 212. When the financial medium 900 is fully within the transmission mechanism 200, the third position sensor 270 is triggered and sends a command to the second driver 230, causing the second driver 230 to operate to move the driving wheel 211 away from the financial medium 900. Simultaneously, the third position sensor 270 sends a command to the first driver 320, causing it to operate to move the push plate 310 from the first position to the second position. This allows for precise control of the movement rhythm of the driving wheel 211 and the push plate 310, ensuring high accuracy and reliability during the operation of the transmission mechanism 200 and the push mechanism 300. It should be noted that the specific control logic and operating methods involved in the third position sensor 270, the first driver 320, and the second driver 230 may vary depending on actual application scenarios and requirements, and are not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0068] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 , FIG. 9 and FIG. 12 , the inlet 103 and the second outlet 105 are arranged opposite to each other, and the orientation of the first outlet 104 is perpendicular to the orientation of the second outlet 105 .

[0069] [Corrected 05 / 11 / 2024 in accordance with Rule 91] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 13, 17, and 18, the financial medium processing device further includes a movable plate 400 movably disposed on the housing 100 between a third position and a fourth position. When the movable plate 400 is in the third position, the transfer mechanism 200 releases the financial medium 900 from the transfer channel 102, and the movable plate 400 abuts against the side of the financial medium 900 proximate to the second outlet 105. When the movable plate 400 is in the fourth position, the movable plate 400 clears the financial medium 900 from the transfer channel 102, and the transfer mechanism 200 clamps the financial medium 900, allowing the financial medium 900 to be delivered from the second outlet 105. Materials for the movable plate 400 include, but are not limited to, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, or titanium alloy.

[0070] It is understood that, given that the second outlet 105 faces downward and the driving wheel 211 has already moved away from the driven wheel 212 when the push plate 310 approaches the financial medium 900, the financial medium 900 may be directly ejected from the second outlet 105 due to gravity. To address this issue, when it is necessary to eject the financial medium 900 in the transmission channel 102 from the second outlet 105, the push plate 310 is in the first position, the movable plate 400 is mounted on the bracket 120 and is in the fourth position, and the driving wheel 211 and the driven wheel 212 are in contact with both sides of the financial medium 900. When it is necessary to push the financial medium 900 into the storage chamber 101, the driving wheel 211 moves away from the financial medium 900 and the movable plate 400 is switched to the third position, so that the movable plate 400 contacts the lower end of the financial medium 900. Subsequently, the push plate 310 is switched to the second position.

[0071] [Corrected 05.11.2024 according to Rule 91] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 17 and 18 , a slide groove 3111 is provided on the bracket 120, and the movable plate 400 slides in the slide groove 3111 and abuts against the cam 250. It should be noted that the size, shape, and specific position of the slide groove 3111 can be designed according to actual needs and are not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0072] As can be understood, when the second driving member 230 drives the cam 250 to rotate to move the driving wheel 211 away from the financial medium 900, the cam 250 simultaneously drives the movable plate 400 to slide along the slide groove 3111 toward the financial medium 900, so that the movable plate 400 is positioned between the financial medium 900 and the second outlet 105, and the financial medium 900 and the movable plate 400 are in contact with each other.

[0073] [Corrected 05.11.2024 in accordance with Rule 91] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 17 and 18 , the financial medium processing device further includes an elastic member 500 , with both ends of the elastic member 500 connected to the cam 250 and the movable plate 400 , respectively, to ensure that the cam 250 and the movable plate 400 always abut against each other and move synchronously due to the rebound force of the elastic member 500 . The elastic member 500 includes, but is not limited to, a spring.

[0074] It is understood that when the second driving member 230 drives the driving cam 250 to rotate, the movable plate 400 is thereby driven to slide within the slide groove 3111 toward the financial medium 900 to abut against the financial medium 900, and the elastic member 500 is deformed. When the push plate 310 drives the financial medium 900 into the storage chamber 101 through the first entrance 103, the elastic member 500's own rebound force drives the movable plate 400 to slide in the opposite direction, thereby driving the cam 250 to rotate in the opposite direction.

[0075] The workflow of the entire financial medium processing device is as follows:

[0076] 1. Financial medium 900 needs to be placed in the storage cavity 101

[0077] After the financial medium 900 enters the transmission channel 102 from the entrance 103 and is completely located in the transmission channel 102 under the clamping of the driving wheel 211 and the driven wheel 212, the third sensor is triggered and sends instructions to the first driving member 320 and the second driving member 230 respectively. The second driving member 230 operates to drive the driving wheel 211 away from the financial medium 900 and simultaneously moves the movable plate 400 in the slide groove 3111 toward the box body 110 so as to abut against the bottom end of the financial medium 900. The first driving member 320 drives the push plate 310 to move toward the first exit 104, and the push plate 310 drives the financial medium 900 out of the first exit. When the push plate 310 moves to the second position through the first outlet 104 and into the storage chamber 101, the second position sensor 390 is triggered and issues a command to the first driving member 320, causing the first driving member 320 to change its working direction to drive the push plate 310 to exit the storage chamber 101 through the first outlet 104. When the push plate 310 moves to the first position, the first position sensor 370 is triggered and issues a command to the first driving member 320, causing the first driving member 320 to stop so that the push plate 310 remains in the first position. At the same time, the movable plate 400 is reset under the action of the rebound force of the elastic member 500 and drives the driving wheel 211 to reset through the cam 250.

[0078] 2. Financial medium 900 must be sent out from the second exit 105

[0079] The financial medium 900 enters the transmission channel 102 from the inlet 103 and is clamped by the driving wheel 211 and the driven wheel 212 and sent out from the second outlet 105 .

[0080] The present application also provides a financial device comprising a financial medium collection device and the aforementioned financial medium processing device.

[0081] The financial medium collection device forms a receiving chamber for collecting the financial medium 900 sent out from the second outlet 105 of the financial medium processing device. The financial medium collection device includes but is not limited to a waste banknote box and a banknote transport box.

[0082] According to the financial device provided in the embodiment of the present application, the transmission mechanism 200 of the financial medium processing device is used to deliver the financial medium 900 currently located in the transmission channel 102 from the second outlet 105 to transfer the financial medium 900 to the financial medium collection device. Alternatively, the pushing mechanism 300 of the financial medium processing device is used to push the financial medium 900 currently located in the transmission channel into the storage chamber 101 for collection. This achieves classified processing and collection of the financial medium 900, improves processing efficiency, expands application scenarios, and enhances the flexibility of the use of the financial medium processing device.

[0083] It should be noted that financial equipment includes, but is not limited to, ATMs, self-service terminals, banknote counters, sorting machines, and banknote bundling machines. The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be combined in any manner. To simplify the description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there are no contradictions in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0084] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make a number of variations and improvements without departing from the concept of the present application, and these variations and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the patent application shall be based on the appended claims, and the description and drawings may be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A financial medium processing device, characterized in that: include: a housing, forming a receiving cavity and a transmission channel, wherein the transmission channel has an inlet, a first outlet communicating with the receiving cavity, and a second outlet communicating with the outside; a transmission mechanism mounted on the housing, the transmission mechanism being configured to drive the financial medium from the inlet into the transmission channel and to be delivered from the second outlet; A pushing mechanism is installed on the housing, and is configured to drive the financial medium located in the transmission channel to enter the receiving cavity from the first outlet.

2. The financial medium processing device according to claim 1, wherein: The driving mechanism includes: A push plate is movably disposed on the housing between a first position and a second position, wherein the push plate is located on a side of the financial medium of the transmission channel away from the first outlet when in the first position, and is located in the receiving cavity when in the second position.

3. The financial medium processing device according to claim 2, wherein: The pushing mechanism further comprises: a first driving member, wherein a fixed end of the first driving member is mounted on the housing; a first transmission gear set, the first transmission gear set being in transmission connection with a driving end of the first driving member; a rack, one side of which is meshed with the first transmission gear set, and an extending direction of the rack is parallel to the direction of the second outlet; Two cross-arranged and hinged support rods, the first ends of the two support rods are hinged to the other side of the rack, the second end of one of the support rods is hinged to the push plate, and the second end of the other support rod is movably engaged with the push plate; wherein the first driving member is configured to drive the rack to move back and forth along the extension direction of the rack through the first transmission gear set to change the distance between the second ends of the two support rods, thereby enabling the push plate to enter or leave the storage cavity.

4. The financial medium processing device according to claim 2, wherein: The push plate comprises: a base plate, the base plate being movably disposed on the housing and made of a hard material; The buffer portion is made of a soft material and is arranged on the outer periphery of the substrate.

5. The financial medium processing device according to claim 3, wherein: The pushing mechanism further comprises: a first baffle, provided on the push plate; a first position sensor, disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the first driving member, wherein the first position sensor is used to sense the first baffle when the push plate is at the first position; a second baffle, provided on the rack; A second position sensor is disposed on the housing and electrically connected to the first driving member. When the push plate is at the second position, the second position sensor is used to sense the second baffle.

6. The financial medium processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes at least one wheel set, the wheel set includes a driving wheel and a driven wheel, and the financial medium is suitable for being clamped between the driving wheel and the driven wheel.

7. The financial medium processing device according to claim 6, wherein: The driving wheel is movably mounted on the housing so that when the pushing mechanism drives the financial medium to enter the receiving chamber from the first outlet, the driving wheel is away from the financial medium.

8. The financial medium processing device according to claim 7, wherein: The transmission mechanism further comprises: a second driving member, wherein a fixed end of the second driving member is mounted on the housing; a second transmission gear set, the second transmission gear set being in transmission connection with a driving end of the second driving member; a cam connected to the second transmission gear set; A connecting rod assembly, one end of which is connected to the cam and the other end is connected to the driving wheel; wherein the second driving member is configured to drive the cam to rotate through the second transmission gear set to change the position of the connecting rod assembly to achieve the driving wheel being away from the financial medium.

9. The financial medium processing device according to claim 7, wherein: Also includes: a movable plate movably disposed on the housing between a third position and a fourth position, wherein when the movable plate is in the third position, the transmission mechanism releases the financial medium in the transmission channel, and the movable plate abuts against a side of the financial medium near the second outlet; and when the movable plate is in the fourth position, the transmission mechanism avoids the financial medium in the transmission channel, and the transmission mechanism clamps the financial medium so that the financial medium can be delivered from the second outlet.

10. The financial medium processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The housing comprises: a box body, forming the receiving cavity and the first outlet; The bracket is installed on the box body and together forms the transmission channel, the inlet and the second outlet; wherein the transmission mechanism is installed on the box body and the bracket, and the pushing mechanism is installed on the bracket.

11. A financial device, characterized in that: include: The financial medium processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 10; The financial medium collecting device forms a receiving chamber for collecting the financial medium sent out from the second outlet of the financial medium processing device.

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