JPH04158494A - Automatic paper money handling device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce the space of a serial carrier part and to attain the miniaturization of a device and the large capacity of a medium (paper money) by providing a bidirectional carrier path at the serial carrier part. CONSTITUTION:The device is provided with a customer service part 1, a small discrimination part 2 which discriminates and counts an inputted paper money, a small discrimination part 3 which discriminates and counts an outputted paper money, safes 4-6 which store the paper money, temporary holding parts 7-9 which deliver the paper money collected and stored in the safes 4-6 from the safes 4-6 one by one, a reject safe 10 which houses a damage not, a reject note, and a noncirculating note, etc., and the serial carrier part 11. The serial carrier part 11 is comprised setting a bidirectional carrier part 12 capable of carrying the paper money in forward and backward directions and unidirectional carrier paths 13-21 capable of carrying the paper money only in one direction as constituents. Thereby, the miniaturization of the device and the large capacity of the medium (paper money) can be attained.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to automatic teller machines (ATMs) used in financial institutions and the like, and particularly to automatic banknote handling devices that perform various types of processing of banknotes.

[Conventional technology]

As shown in Fig. 2, a conventional automatic banknote handling device has a customer service section 1 that takes banknotes in and out of the device, and a small discrimination section 2.3 that determines the authenticity, denomination, defacement, etc. of banknotes, and counts them. , a safe 4 that stores a large number of banknotes that can be attached to and detached from the device.
．． 5.6, a reject safe 10 that stores unfit notes, rejected notes, non-returnable notes, etc., which collects the banknotes recognized at the time of deposit, stores the banknotes in the safe, and stores the specified number of banknotes at the time of withdrawal. 7. Temporary holding section which dispenses sheets one by one from the safe.
8.9, and a serial transport section 11 that transports banknotes one by one between the adhesive section I, the small discrimination sections 2 and 3, the reject safe 10, and the temporary storage section 7.8.9. The conveyance unit 11 has a plurality of unidirectional conveyance paths that can convey only in a certain direction.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

Recently, among the automatic machines in financial institutions, cash processing machines that handle banknotes in particular have been forced to operate on Saturdays and Sundays due to the five-day work week system, extended operating hours, and increased installation outside stores. There are needs for smaller size, larger capacity for media (banknotes), realization of completely unmanned operation (improved reliability and operability), and lower cost. Achieving the two conflicting needs of miniaturizing the device and increasing the capacity of the medium (banknotes) is
There are certain limits due to physical factors. Therefore, in order to satisfy these two needs to the maximum extent, it is necessary to secure space for the safe that stores banknotes and minimize the space other than the safe.In particular, the serial conveyance section occupies a large amount of space. Therefore, miniaturization and space saving of the serial transport section are important issues. Furthermore, as automatic machines become more widespread in institutions other than financial institutions, small-sized cash handling machines will become necessary. In conventional automatic banknote handling devices, the serial conveyance section that connects each mechanical section is composed of a plurality of unidirectional conveyance paths, so the space occupied by the serial conveyance section in the device is large. It is not possible to increase the capacity of the paper, and since multiple unidirectional conveyance paths are implemented in a complicated manner, banknote jams are likely to occur at the conveyance path switching or conveyance path connection parts, and it takes time for the operator to remove jammed banknotes. It takes. Further, since the conveyance path is complicated, assembly is difficult and the cost is high.

An object of the present invention is to make the automatic banknote Jl! machine smaller and to increase the capacity of the medium (banknotes). The objective is to provide handling equipment.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, the automatic banknote handling device according to the present invention includes a customer service section that takes banknotes in and out of the device, and a plurality of small discrimination sections that determine and count the authenticity, denomination, defacement, etc. of banknotes. , multiple safes that store large numbers of banknotes, a reject safe that stores damaged notes, rejected notes, non-returnable notes, etc., and a banknote that is recognized at the time of deposit, is stored in the safe, and is then withdrawn. There are multiple temporary storage units that dispense a specified number of bills from the safe one by one, as well as a customer service department, small-sized identification department,
It has a serial transport section that transports banknotes one by one between each part of the reject safe/temporary storage section, and the serial transport section has a bidirectional transport path that can transport banknotes in both forward and reverse directions, and a bidirectional transport path that can transport banknotes in both forward and reverse directions. This is a combination of a unidirectional conveyance path that can convey banknotes.

Further, the safe is removable, and the bidirectional conveyance path is provided on the loading/unloading side of each safe.

[Effect]

By providing the serial conveyance section with a bidirectional conveyance path capable of conveying banknotes in both forward and reverse directions, the length of the conveyance path is shortened and the space of the serial conveyance section is reduced.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a side view showing one embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, the automatic banknote handling device according to the present invention includes a customer service section 1 which is a handing section that takes banknotes in and out of the device and receives them from customers, a small discrimination section 2 that discriminates and counts deposited banknotes, A small discrimination section 3 that discriminates and counts banknotes to be denominated, a safe 4°5.6 that stores banknotes, and each safe 4 that accumulates banknotes.
, 5.6, and a temporary holding section 7, 8.9 for storing banknotes one by one from each safe 4, 5.6,
It has a reject safe 10 for storing rejected bills, non-returnable bills, etc., and a serial conveyance #11, and the serial conveyance section 11 has a bidirectional conveyance path 12 that can convey banknotes in both forward and reverse directions, and a Unidirectional conveyance path 1 that can convey banknotes only in one direction
3 to unidirectional conveyance path 21 as constituent elements. (Deposit operation) Banknotes inserted into the customer service department 1 are sent to the small-sized discrimination section 2 through the unidirectional conveyance path 13, and are discriminated and processed by the small-sized discrimination section 2.
The denominations are counted and conveyed by the bidirectional conveyance path 12 for each designated denomination based on the recognition result. They are respectively accumulated in the holding section 9. Here, the banknotes accumulated in the temporary storage section 7 are stored in the safe 4 according to a storage command from a control section (not shown), and the banknotes accumulated in the temporary storage section 8 are accumulated in the safe 5 and the temporary storage section 9. The banknotes are each stored in the safe 6, but when a return command is issued from the control unit, the banknotes accumulated in the temporary storage unit 7 are fed out one by one and accumulated in the temporary storage unit 8 by the unidirectional conveyance 117. The banknotes accumulated in the temporary holding section 9 are transferred to the unidirectional conveyance path 21.
bidirectional conveyance path 12 and unidirectional conveyance path 1, respectively.
5 and is returned to the customer service department 1. (Withdrawal operation) Banknotes stored in the safe 4, safe 5, and safe 6 for each designated denomination in response to a withdrawal command from the upper host are stored in the corresponding temporary holding unit 7, temporary holding unit 8, and temporary holding unit 9, respectively. The specified number of sheets are fed out one by one from the unidirectional conveyance F#l17.
19.21 and the bidirectional conveyance path 12 make it possible to create a compact identification section 3.
, and is discriminated and counted by the small discrimination section 3 . If the recognition result is normal, it is conveyed to the customer service section 1 via the unidirectional conveyance path 15 . Here, if the recognition result is not normal, it is transported to the reject safe 10 via the unidirectional transport path 14. The denominations that are rejected and are less than the specified number are taken out again from the corresponding temporary holding section and transported to the customer service section 1.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, the present invention has a bidirectional conveyance path in the serial conveyance section in an automatic banknote handling device.
The space of the serial conveyance section is reduced, making it possible to downsize the device and increase the capacity of media (banknotes). Furthermore, since the conveyance path of the serial conveyance unit is simplified and the length of the conveyance path can be shortened, it is possible to reduce obstacles such as jammed banknotes, make it easier for the operator to remove jammed banknotes, and improve assembly efficiency.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a side view showing a conventional device. 1...Customer service department 2, 3...Small identification department 7
．． 8.9 Temporary holding section 10 Reject safe 11 Serial conveyance section 12 Bidirectional conveyance path 13 to 21 Unidirectional conveyance path Patent applicant NEC Corporation Figure 1

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) A customer service department that takes banknotes in and out of the device, multiple small discrimination units that determine and count the authenticity, denomination, defacement, etc. of banknotes, multiple safes that store a large number of banknotes, and a loss counter. There is a reject safe that stores banknotes, rejected tickets, non-returnable notes, etc., and a banknote that is recognized at the time of deposit and stored in the safe, and a designated number of bills that are withdrawn one by one from the safe at the time of withdrawal. There are multiple temporary holding departments, customer service department, small identification department,
It has a serial transport section that transports banknotes one by one between each part of the reject safe/temporary storage section, and the serial transport section has a bidirectional transport path that can transport banknotes in both forward and reverse directions, and a bidirectional transport path that can transport banknotes in both forward and reverse directions. An automatic banknote handling device characterized in that it is combined with a unidirectional conveyance path capable of conveying banknotes. (2) The automatic bill handling device according to claim (1), wherein the safe is removable. (3) The automatic banknote handling device according to claim (1), wherein the bidirectional conveyance path is provided on the loading/unloading side of each safe.