JP3376103B2 - Structure of safe for paper payment device - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a paper sheet automatic payment apparatus.
Regarding the structure of safes, for example, ATM (Automated Teller Mac)
hine) or paper such as banknotes such as CD (Cash Dispenser)
For storing paper sheets used in equipment that automatically dispenses papers
The present invention relates to improvement of a storage (sheet cassette). 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, ATM (Automated Teller Mach)
ine) or CD (Cash Dispenser) etc.
In the case of a device, a safe detachably mounted inside the device body
A large number of paper sheets such as banknotes are stored in advance in the (paper sheet cassette).
Stored in a layered state and rolled with feed rollers, etc.
The paper feeding mechanism removes paper sheets one by one from this paper sheet bundle.
From the dispenser provided in the main unit
It is configured to pay out a required number of paper sheets. the above
In the safe of the conventional automatic payment device for paper sheets, the device book
The size of the safe is limited by the layout restrictions on the body
Limit the number of sheets that can be loaded into the safe at one time
And the equipment is running out of paper sheets for dispensing
Several sheets of paper during the day to prevent outages
There is a need to replenish the class. In a conventional paper payment apparatus, a safe is used.
Unless the entire top refill opening is exposed outside the device
The safe could not be refilled with paper,
The whole must be pulled out of the main unit, and as a result
The remaining paper sheets are separated from the feeding mechanism,
The operation of the equipment had to be suspended. in this way
In the conventional paper payment device, each time paper is replenished,
The equipment must be stopped, resulting in continuous non-stop operation
Operation efficiency is low, and customers
Wait until the replenishment work is completed, or use another device.
Must be used and customer service is degraded
There were drawbacks. [0004] From such a point, the applicant of the present application has
In Patent Application No. 355910 for 4 years, the above problem was solved.
The structure of the safe to erase was proposed,
There are still unsolved problems, and it is hoped that those problems will be resolved.
Had been. The problem is that, specifically,
If you pull out the safe from the device immediately after refilling
The paper is pulled out to the member that holds the filled paper
The paper sheets fall down in the safe to separate from the leaves.
It is a point of rubbing. This problem is based on the above-mentioned invention.
Understanding becomes easy only after understanding this structure.
During the description of the examples, while pointing out the above problems,
The solution is disclosed. [0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above.
Paper in the safe without stopping the operation of the paper payment device.
By making it possible to replenish leaves,
Payment of paper sheets to improve operational efficiency and customer service
Unresolved issues with the structure of the device safe
It aims to solve the point. More specifically, the number of payouts to customers is increased.
As a result, the number of remaining
When the replenishment is required, the payment operation is interrupted.
A safe that allows you to replenish
After refilling the paper sheets, make sure the refilled paper sheets are in the safe.
Until there is no danger of falling
In an interface that prohibits the withdrawal of safes,
It proposes a structure of a safe provided with a lock mechanism. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION To achieve the above object, the present invention provides an apparatus
Stacked in a safe for storing paper sheets installed inside the main body
The stored paper sheets are fed out one by one, and the
A paper-sheet automatic payment device that pays out from the payout slot
In addition, the paper sheet cassette includes an outer cassette,
Along the stacking direction of the paper sheets in the outer cassette
An inner cassette supported so that it can move in and out,
Press the paper sheets stored in the stacked state to the feeding side.
Paper sheet pressing mechanism, wherein the paper sheet pressing mechanism is
At both ends in the width direction in the outer cassette,
The paper sheet is supported so that it can move back and forth.
End pressing member for pressing, and the width direction of the inner cassette
At the approximate center of the inner side, the inner bottom surface of the inner cassette
The paper sheet is supported so that it can advance and retreat
An intermediate portion pressing member for pressing a substantially central portion of the surface;
The inner cassette is stored in the outer cassette.
In this state, the end pressing member is pressed down by paper sheets.
The inner cassette to the outer
Interlock machine that prohibits pulling out of the cassette
The interlock mechanism has an inner cassette
The inner bottom surface of the
Lower the lower claw from the inner slit on the bottom
A bottom lock member that can be inserted and
Of the bottom lock member
An outer to which the claw is fitted when the claw protrudes downward
A slit, and the bottom lock member is provided with the inner cap.
When the set is stored in the above outer cassette
When the claw is projected below the inner slit
Is to fit the claw part to the outer slit.
While prohibiting pulling out the inner cassette,
Pull out the end pressing member outward and press the paper
When released from the retracted state, the end pressing member and
The inner slit is moved by the connecting member that moves
The claw protruding downward is pushed up and the outer
As a result of removing the claw from the cassette, pulling the inner cassette
The prohibition of movement in the punching direction is released. [0008] As described above, the present invention provides automatic payment of paper sheets.
An external cassette and an outer cassette
It is configured to be able to advance and retreat in the drawer direction relative to the cassette
Of the inner cassette and the paper bundle in the safe
An intermediate pressing member for pressing the central portion, and both rear ends of the sheet bundle
And an end pressing member that presses the sheet during normal paper feeding.
The intermediate pressing member and the end pressing member simultaneously press the back of the recording paper bundle.
The paper can be fed by the feeding mechanism
At the time of replenishment, place the outer cassette in the set position in the device.
Leave the inner cassette and intermediate pressing member
Section to refill the paper,
Pressure contact is performed by the end pressing member, and the inner
-Paper refilled by pushing the cassette and the intermediate pressing member
After pressing the leaf bundle against the back of the existing paper bundle,
Between leaf bundles (or between paper sheets and the inner wall of the outer cassette)
The end pressing member sandwiched between
The sheet was scraped off and pressed against the back of the sheet bundle.
For this reason, nonstop continuous operation can be performed. Further, according to the present invention, the inner cassette is
When locked out of the cassette
Lock the intermediate pressing member to the inner cassette
Therefore, operability is improved. Also, when starting
When the entire safe is pulled out of the device when loading paper sheets
Also, when the intermediate pressing member is moved outward,
So that the intermediate pressing member can be
There is no need to hold it down by hand, improving workability.
I can do it. Further, according to the present invention, only the inner cassette is drawn.
And refill it with new paper,
When the paper is returned to the outer cassette,
Between the paper sheet and the inner wall of the outer cassette).
The end pressing member in the inserted state is removed from between the paper sheets.
Until the inner cassette is removed from the outer cassette
Interlock mechanism to prevent pulling out
So that the end pressing member is sandwiched between paper sheets etc.
While the intermediate part pressing member is pulled out
It is possible to prevent a new paper sheet from falling down. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention;
The present invention will be described in detail. FIG. 1 shows a paper sheet support according to the present invention.
It is a side view of a payment apparatus, and code | symbol 1 is a paper-sheet automatic payment apparatus.
The position of the apparatus main body 2 set inside the device main body 2 is a feature of the present invention.
The safe (paper sheet cassette) 3 that forms the sign is in the main body of the device.
It is supported so that it can move in and out (inside and outside).
Paper sheets such as banknotes stored in the safe 3 in a stacked state will be described later.
Is taken out one by one by the bill feeding mechanism
It is paid out from the payout port 2a of the apparatus main body 2. Explanation
For convenience, regardless of the direction of the front and back of the device body,
As shown by arrows in FIG. 1, "inside / outside" and "back / outside"
Use terms FIG. 2 shows the structure of a safe according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 2, and FIG.
FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 2. Figure 2
Fig. 5 shows a state in which no paper sheets are stored.
ing. The safe 3 is provided inside the apparatus main body 2 shown in FIG.
It is supported to move forward and backward (removable)
Outer cassette 4 and the outer cassette 4
Is supported so as to be able to advance and retreat inward and outward along the inner wall of the
An inner cassette 5 for supporting paper sheets on the surface,
-Paper is supported by cassette 5 so that it can move in and out
A paper sheet pressing mechanism 6 for pressing the leaves in the back (inward) direction;
It is located at the back end of the outer cassette 4 (or at the main unit side).
Sheets stacked in the inward and outward directions with the sheet pressing mechanism
Paper that is taken out one by one while holding papers and transported in a predetermined direction
And a leaf feeding mechanism 7. The outer cassette 4 is shown in FIGS.
Bottom surface 4a and the width direction of the bottom surface 4a (perpendicular to the lamination direction).
Direction) side walls 4b, 4c erected from both side edges and paper
Houses leaf feeding mechanism 7 (comprising a plurality of rollers)
4A, etc., with a flat rectangular shape with an open top
It is a box, and the outer surface of the side walls 4b and 4c
Not shown on the inner wall of the safe storage space
The guide rail 4B engaging with the guide is integrally fixed. The
The outer cassette is engaged by the engagement between the guide and the guide rail.
４4 slides in and out of the storage space inward and outward.
can do. The inner cassette 5 is an outer cassette
4 guide rails provided on the inner walls of the side walls 4b and 4c.
Therefore, it is possible to move forward and backward in and out (J and K directions in FIG. 2 etc.).
Is held. Therefore, the outer cassette is
Remove only the inner cassette 5 while leaving it at the set position.
It is possible to pull out to the department. Inner cassette
5 is an inner bottom surface 5a on which paper sheets are placed and an inner bottom surface 5a.
Has side walls 5b and 5c that hang down from both edges in the width direction.
The bent lower end portions 5e and 5f of the side walls 5b and 5c (FIG.
5) is a diagonal groove provided on the bottom surface 4a of the outer cassette 4.
Engage with the guide parts 9a and 9b respectively and slide in and out
Supported by Noh. The inner cassette 5 includes guide portions 9a, 9
b to the outer cassette 4
And can be moved stably. Inner cassette 5
A handle 10 is provided on the outer end surface of the
To move the inner cassette 5 in and out.
Has become. Inner cassette 5 is outer cassette 4
Lock means (not shown)
Is locked in this position. And Innerka
When pulling the set 5 out of the outer cassette 4,
Lock located near handle 10 of inner cassette 5
Lightly pressing the release lever 10A in the lateral direction with your finger
As a result, the lock mechanism (not shown) is released and the inner
The cassette 5 can be pulled out of the outer cassette 4
It is configured as follows. Regarding the lock release mechanism,
It will be described later. The paper sheet pressing mechanism 6 includes the inner cassette 5
Of the paper sheet on the inner bottom surface 5a
Inward and outward independently of any cassettes 4 and 5
A pair of end pressing members (sub-pushes
(1) Pressing the back of the central part of the paper sheets 11a and 11b
Inward and outward by the inner bottom surface of the inner cassette 5
A single intermediate pressing member (back-up
Plate 12). The end pressing members 11a and 11b are
Can be rotated in the LM direction by the lock bodies 13a and 13b.
Each of the blocks 13a, 1 is a supported wing-shaped member.
3b is provided on the inner surface of the side walls 4c and 4b of the outer cassette 4.
Therefore, after being slidably supported inward and outward (outside)
Supported by the reset arms 19a and 19b described below.
Have been. Reset arms 19a and 19b at outer ends
At the right end of the drawing, remove the connecting rod 21 to be connected and integrated.
By pulling to the side, the two block bodies 13a, 13
It moves in the same direction in conjunction. In addition, this
Instead of just one, only one reset arm
And the lower end portions of both block bodies 13a and 13b.
Are integrated by a connecting member (not shown) extending in the width direction.
One end of the reset arm protrudes outward to
By doing so, by holding and operating this grip,
Both blocks can be moved in and out simultaneously
And the number of parts can be reduced. The end pressing members 11a and 11b are connected to the inner bottom surface 5a.
Lateral direction of paper sheets stacked on top (inside and outside)
Pressing the back of both ends in the extension direction (J direction)
Yes, the intermediate portion pressing member 12 replenishes paper sheets as described later.
When she is evacuated to the outside (K direction) due to
Paper roll by pressing the back edge of existing paper
Enables the continuous operation of the feeding mechanism 7, and furthermore, the intermediate pressing member 1
2 is returned to the back, and the replenishment sheet is on the back of the end pressing member.
After stacking, the reset arms 19a, 19b (block
The lock bodies 13a, 13b) are pulled out outward.
To rotate in the M direction and release from the state sandwiched between paper sheets.
It comes off and presses against the back of the outermost paper sheet. The end pressing members 11a and 11b are intermediately pressed.
Elongated at a position that does not interfere with the movement path of the member 12
The outer edges of the pressing members 11a and 11b
For the shafts 14a, 14b provided on the block bodies 13a, 13b
Therefore, it is supported rotatably in the directions of arrows L and M. This
The plate surface of the end pressing member is shown in FIGS.
The paper sheet 8 has a predetermined inclination on the inner bottom surface 5a.
From the lower back to the upper outside to stack
It is inclined. Therefore, each of the shafts 14a and 14b has the same configuration.
It has a slope. The blocks 13a and 13b are shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG.
Guides 15 arranged in parallel inward and outward
a, 15b (the bearings 16a, 16b).
b) is slidably supported. This block
The lock bodies 13a and 13b are formed by springs (not shown)
Is urged in the depth direction indicated by arrow J
I have. Therefore, the end pressing members 11a and 11b
And move inward and outward together with the lock bodies 13a and 13b.
You. The spring is urged in the depth direction by a spring (not shown).
Blocks 13a and 13b are reset arms.
When 19a and 19b are pulled out in the outward direction indicated by arrow K
Then, it moves in the same direction against the urging force of the spring. Reset
Arm 19a, 19b, as shown in FIG.
-Fixed on the inner surface of both side walls 4b and 4c in the width direction of cassette 4
Guides 20a and 20b extending inward and outward
It is slidably supported. Outer ends of both resetting arms 19a, 19b
(The right end in FIG. 4) is from the outer end face of the outer cassette 4.
Also project outward, and the protruding end is connected by a connecting rod 21.
It is integrated. Therefore, the connecting rod 21 is pulled out.
Then, with each reset arm 19a, 19b,
The lock bodies 13a and 13b also slide outward. In addition, above
As described above, use only one reset arm, and
To the width direction (the sliding direction of the reset arm
Directly connected by a connecting member extending in the direction
Is unnecessary, which is convenient for simplifying the configuration. In the state shown in FIG. 2 and FIG.
The back end (left end in the drawing) of the arms 19a and 19b is a block.
The reset arm 19 is brought into contact with and engaged with the bodies 13a and 13b.
By moving a, 19b in the direction of arrow K,
The block members 13a and 13b are integrally
And can be moved in the same direction. Also, arrow J
The blocks 13a and 13b are reset with respect to the direction.
The arm can be moved independently of the arm. Each end
At the tip edges of the part pressing members 11a and 11b,
An extending vertical axis is provided, and a gas rotating about the vertical axis is provided.
Id rollers 17a and 17b are pivotally supported. Also end
At the approximate center of the pressing members 11a and 11b, they extend in the lateral direction
A guide provided with a horizontal axis and rotating about the horizontal axis
Rollers 18a and 18b are pivotally supported. The base end is turned inward and outward by a block body.
The movably pivoted end pressing members 11a and 11b are
Paper stored in a stacked state by a spring (not shown)
Always in the direction of arrow L (FIG. 2) so as to be in parallel with the leaves 8
When being energized. The end pressing members 11a and 11b are paper sheets
When it is in a substantially parallel posture with class 8, it is in the pressed state.
The guide rollers 17a, 17b, 18
a, 18b are in pressure contact with the back of the paper sheet. The end pressing members 11a and 11b are provided in the main body of the apparatus.
2 is in operation, the paper on the inner bottom surface 5a of the inner cassette 5 is
Pressing both ends of the back of the leaf to move the leaf feeding mechanism 7
Operation is possible, but reset arms 19a, 19
Only when b is pulled out, does it rotate temporarily in the M direction
To the outside while retreating from the paper stacking position
Direction, press the back edge of the newly refilled paper
Press. That is, when refilling the paper sheets 8, the resetting
Blocks 13a, 13b by the arms 19a, 19b
The end pressing members 11a and 11b are integrally attached with the springs.
By moving outward (K direction) against the power,
The end pressing members 11a and 11b urge them in the L direction.
The arm 1 rotates in the direction of arrow M against the spring, and
9a, 19b, and the back of the sheet 8
Get out of the surface position. Arrows J, K of end pressing members 11a, 11b
The movement limit positions in the direction and the L and M directions are
Each is set by Topper. Intermediate part pressing member 12 (block body 22)
Is the inner bottom surface 5a for placing paper sheets of the inner cassette 5.
It is located above the middle part in the width direction.
5 is supported so as to be relatively movable inward and outward.
The intermediate part pressing member 12 is a sheet stored in a stacked state.
Press the approximate center of class 8 in the J direction, which is the feeding direction.
Things. The intermediate portion pressing member 12 is, for example, a rectangular plate.
And fixed to the inclined back surface of the block body 22
I have. The lower end of the block body 22 has a width of the inner bottom surface 5a.
A slit-like opening formed at the center in the direction extending in and out
It slides into the mouth 23 in the same direction, and the bottom plate 5
d on the guide shaft 24 provided along the inside and outside directions.
It is slidably supported in the directions of arrows J and K via the ring 25.
Is held. The intermediate pressing member 12 is interposed via a block 22.
Direction in which the sheets 8 are pressed by a spring (not shown),
That is, it is urged in the J direction, and moves in the direction of the arrow J.
The back end position, which is the limit position, is
Regulated. And, at a predetermined time, the intermediate pressing member
Reference numeral 12 denotes an arrow K together with the block body 22 against the spring.
In the K direction
When the movement limit position is reached, the lock mechanism described later
(Intermediate pressing member lock mechanism)
It is fixed to the cassette 5. Reference numeral 22A is a block.
A lock integrally protruded outward from the lock body 22.
The bar is a bar that the operator grips
It is possible to pull out the intermediate pressing member 12 integral with
It becomes possible. To avoid drawing complexity, this lever
-22A is indicated by a dashed line. The block body 22 is inserted through
A guide shaft that has a horizontal axis and rotates about this horizontal axis
Is the slit at the center in the width direction of the intermediate pressing member 12?
Partly protrudes to the back. This guide roller 26 and both
Guide holes provided at the center of the end pressing members 11a and 11b
Rollers 18a and 18b correspond to the predetermined length of the paper sheet feeding mechanism 7.
Comes into sliding contact with the roller 7a via the paper sheet 8.
I have. Next, automatic payment of paper sheets having the above configuration
The operation of the device 1 will be described. 2 to 5 show that the paper sheets 8 are
An empty safe that is not stored at all (paper case
3). 17 and 18 show paper sheets.
A predetermined number of sheets between the sheet feeding mechanism 7 and the sheet pressing mechanism 6
Paper sheets 8 are stored in a stacked state and are full.
The safe 3 in the state is shown. Empty at the beginning
To fill a safe 3 with paper sheets,
The body is pulled out of the apparatus main body 2 and the inner cassette 4 and
Exposing the entire upper opening of the outer cassette 5 to the outside
You. At this time, the inner bottom surface 5a on which the paper sheets are placed is exposed.
For this purpose, the block 22 supporting the intermediate portion pressing member
It needs to be pulled out to the outer end, but at this outermost end
The mechanism for locking the block body 22 will be described later. In the full state, the end pressing member 1
1a, 11b and the intermediate portion pressing member 12 are all the outermost
Abutting on the back of the paper sheet 8 in a part of the
The body is pressed in the paper sheet feeding mechanism 7 side, that is, in the direction of arrow J.
ing. The safe 3 where the paper sheets 8 are full as described above.
At a predetermined position inside the apparatus main body 2 as shown in FIG.
The paper sheets provided at the back of the outer cassette 4
The drive shaft of the feeding mechanism 7 is in contact with the drive mechanism on the apparatus main body 2 side.
Subsequently, the driving force can be transmitted. In this state, the customer is on the front of the apparatus main body 2.
Payout sheets of paper sheets 8 by a data input device not shown
Enter the number and other data necessary for dispensing the paper sheet 8
You. Then, the paper sheet feeding mechanism 7 is driven, and the safe 3
The paper sheets stored in a stack inside the
The data input device is sequentially fed out one by one from
The number of sheets to be paid out based on the data input from
It is paid out from the payout port 2a of the placing main body 2. Like this
As a result, the paper sheet 8 is paid out from the payout port 2a.
As a result, the number of remaining sheets 8 in the safe 3 decreases.
With this decrease, the end pressing members 11a, 11b and
The intermediate part pressing member 12 (block body 22)
Moves in the direction of arrow J by the urging force of the spring that urges
The sheet 8 is always pressed to the feeding side. And safe 3
When the remaining number of paper sheets 8 in the box falls below a predetermined set value
In addition, the amount reduced from the initial state shown in FIGS.
The paper sheets 8 are refilled in the safe 3 to make them full again.
However, the replenishment operation in this case is described below.
I do. FIGS. 6, 7 and 8 show paper sheets in the safe 3.
The remaining number of sheets 8 reaches a predetermined set value, and sheets 8 are replenished.
Plan view, DD sectional view and view showing safe 3 in a state where it is necessary
It is EE sectional drawing. In the state of FIG. 6 to FIG.
The outer cassette 4 is set at a predetermined set position in the apparatus main body 2.
Hold the handle 10 and leave the inner cassette 5
By moving in the direction of arrow K, the inner cassette
Is pulled out of the apparatus main body 2 and shown in FIGS.
Transition to a state where It should be noted that in FIGS.
The lever 22A extending from the block body 22 is not shown.
Abbreviated. In the drawing state of FIGS. 9 and 10,
The intermediate pressing member 12 (block) supported by the inner cassette 5
The lock body 22) is located on the back side of the outer cassette 4.
Paper sheet 8 that is separated from the
Is pressed in the depth direction by the end pressing members 11a and 11b.
The sheet 8 is paid by the sheet feeding mechanism 7.
Delivery can be performed normally. In the state shown in FIG. 9 and FIG.
Means that the block body 22 has an inner
Although positioned at the far end of the cassette 5, the lever 2
When the gripper 2A is gripped and pulled out, a lock device described later
The mechanism (located at the outer end of the inner cassette) is activated.
The block body 22 is locked to the outer end of the inner cassette 5.
Is done. As a result, the inner bottom surface 5a of the inner cassette
(The back side of the locked block body 22) is released.
Then, a predetermined number of sheets to be replenished thereon are loaded in a stacked state.
Into the state shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. After the replenishment of the recording paper is completed, the state shown in FIGS.
After holding the inner cassette 5 with the handle 10
And push it into the outer cassette 4
And a projection, described later, protruding from the lower surface of the lock mechanism.
(The lower end of the shaft) is on the outer end of the outer cassette.
Push up by riding on the provided tapered protrusion
Then, the locking of the block body 22 by the lock mechanism is performed.
The block 22 is released by the action of a spring (not shown).
Move to the back and replace the refilled paper sheets with existing paper sheets.
Back side (both ends are pressed by end pressing member)
Press Continue the inner cassette 5 to the back
When it is moved, the inner cassette 5
4 and is locked and held at that position.
Thus, the state shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is obtained. In this state, the end pressing members 13a, 13b
Is located at the boundary between the new and old paper bundles.
Need to be extracted. For this reason, holding the connecting rod 21
The reset arms 19a and 19b resist the urging force of the spring.
And pull it out, the back end of the reset arm
Abuts against the lock bodies 13a and 13b and is pulled in the same direction as it is
If the end pressing members 11a and 11b continue to be extended, the shaft 14
It rotates in the M direction about a and 14b, respectively. This M
The pivoting movement in the direction is performed with the movement in the outward direction
Therefore, the end pressing member can be easily pulled out from between the bundles of paper sheets.
Can be. At the time of this rotation, the end pressing members 11a, 11a,
Guide roller 17 supported at upper and lower ends of 11b
a, 17b are slid in contact with the paper sheet 8 and rotated.
The pressure member smoothly rotates in the M direction without damaging the paper sheets.
The outer cassette as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG.
And the newly refilled paper 8
It is in a state of falling out from between the leaves 8. The escape
When the printing is completed, the innermost part of the newly replenished sheet bundle
However, they are in close contact with the back of the existing
It becomes a layer state. Thereafter, the reset arm 19
a, 19b is pulled out to the end,
Pressing members 11a, 11b (block bodies 13a, 13b)
Move along the guide shafts 15a and 15b, and FIG.
16, the outermost portion of the replenishment sheet 8 as indicated by the two-dot chain line.
When it reaches outside, the end pressing members 11a and 11b
And return in the direction of arrow L by the urging force of
As shown in the figure, the posture returns to a posture substantially parallel to the paper sheet 8. In addition,
The lock bodies 13a and 13b are also always in the depth direction by other springs.
Being energized. The end pressing members 11a and 11b are
-The paper sheets 8 remaining in the cassette 5 and the inner cassette
Do you get out of the space between the paper sheets 8 replenished in the
Until the paper reaches the outside of the refilled paper
Are the guide rollers 17 of the end pressing members 11a and 11b.
a and 17b move while rolling on both ends of the paper sheet
In this way, the movement of the end pressing member becomes smooth, and the paper sheets are damaged.
This is as described above. The end pressing members 11a and 11b are shown in FIGS.
After shifting to the parallel posture indicated by the solid line in FIG.
Push the arms 19a and 19b backward (to the left in the drawing)
In the process, the end pressing members 11a and 11b
Touch the back. At this point, the block body 22 is moved
Due to the force of a spring (not shown) that is urged, the end pressing member is
The back of the paper sheet is pressed with an appropriate force. In addition,
If you keep pushing the setting arm to the back,
The arm reaches the initial position shown in FIGS. the above
Do not pull out the entire safe 3 from the device body by operation.
Pull out the inner cassette 5 from the outer cassette 4
Paper sheets 8 to replenish paper
The leaves 8 are fed out one by one, and the payout port 2 of the apparatus main body 2 is provided.
a, automatic payment device for paper sheets
One continuous nonstop operation becomes possible. Next, a blower for holding the intermediate portion pressing member 12
Hook 22 is detachably attached to the outer end of the inner cassette 5.
The locking mechanism for locking is shown in FIG.
The configuration is as follows. This locking mechanism is illustrated in FIGS.
It is equipped with the safe of the present invention shown,
Not shown in the above figures to avoid complications
It is. FIGS. 19 (a), (b) and (c) show the intermediate part pressing member.
In a perspective view, a side view, and a front view showing the configuration of the claw member provided.
FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the lock member.
21 (a) and 21 (b) show the attachment and detachment of the claw member with respect to the lock member.
It is a figure showing an operation. As shown in FIG.
Claw members 30 and 31 are outward from the back of block body 22
The second claw member is supported in a state protruding toward
31 is normally urged downward by elastic urging means 32
But it can be arbitrarily moved upward by the release lever 33.
Can be The lock mechanism 35 is provided for the intermediate portion pressing member 12.
First and second projections provided on the outer side surface and projecting outwardly
Claw members 30 and 31 and the outer end of inner cassette 5
And a lock member 36 provided. Upward
The first claw member 30 having the hook portion 30a
The part pressing member 12 reaches the outer end of the inner cassette 5
The first lock piece 37a downwardly facing the lock member 36
Can be engaged from below, and the downward hook portion 31a
The second claw member 31 has a lateral side of the first lock piece 30.
From the upper side to the second lock piece 37b facing upward.
It is possible. The first claw member 30 is engaged with the lock member 36.
The combination is that the inner cassette 5 is
The intermediate part pressing member 12 is pulled out from
In the case where the inner cassette 5 is locked to the outer end,
You. Further, the second claw member 31 engages with the lock member 36.
The reason is that the inner cassette 5 is
In the stored state, both cassettes are
When the intermediate pressing member 12 is pulled out from
It is time to lock the outer end of the cassette 5. As shown in FIGS. 19 (a), (b) and (c), the first claw
The member 30 is positioned on the back surface (outer surface) of the block body 22.
It is fixedly protruded. On the other hand, the second claw member 3
1 is an inverted U-shaped chain extending from the base of the first claw member 30.
The other side of the connecting piece 38 (rotating shaft 38a) can be moved up and down.
Supported, and the base end of the second claw member 31 extends upward.
And integrated with the release lever 33. The rotating shaft 38a is connected
Elasticity penetrating the connecting piece 38 and being wound around the rotating shaft 38a
One end of the urging means (coil spring) 32 is connected to the second claw member 31.
Is engaged in place (not particularly shown) of the
The hook portion 31a of the claw member is urged in a direction of descending.
The release lever 33 presses this to the back,
The hook portion 31a rotates upward against the elastic urging means 32
I do. The locking member 35 is shown in FIGS. 20, 21 (a) and (b).
Is provided on the inner bottom surface 5a of the inner cassette 5 as shown in FIG.
Of two shafts 41 supported vertically by holes 40
A ceiling 42 integrated with the upper end,
A first downward locking piece 37a depending from the side edge;
Upward second lock located on the side of the first lock piece
Piece 37b. A coil spring 44 is provided on the outer periphery of the shaft 41.
Is inserted, and the lock member 36 is set at a predetermined height from the inner bottom surface 5a.
Has been maintained. In other words, the coil spring 44
The lock member 36 is pushed downward, and the state shown in FIG.
So that the lower end of the shaft 41 projects downward by a predetermined length.
I have. In addition, the inner cassette 5 is
When the shaft 41 is pulled out from the
Since it protrudes downward from the notch hole 40 by a predetermined length, the locking portion
The material 36 is at the lowest position, but the inner cassette 5 is
The lower end of the shaft 41 is stored in the
Pushed upward by the bottom surface 4a of the outer cassette 4
Then, the lock member 36 rises upward as a whole.
(FIG. 21 (b)). As shown in FIG. 21 (a), the inner cassette
5 is pulled out of the outer cassette 4 and the lock member 3
6 is descending, the first locking piece 37a
The claw member 30 is engaged with the upward hook portion 30a. this
At this time, the second lock piece 37b faces downward of the second claw member 31.
Fully retract from the movement path of the hook portion 31a
Therefore, they do not engage with each other. Or shown
So that the position of the hook portion 31a is higher than that of the hook portion 30a.
If retracted to the back side, the second lock piece 37b
Can be avoided. The inner cassette 5 is the outer cassette 4
From the intermediate portion pressing member 12
(Block body 22) at the outer end of the inner cassette 5.
When locking, the tip of the upward hook 30a
The first row in which the taper portion 30a 'is lowered
While passing through it while pushing up the hook piece 37a, and after passing
The first lock piece 37a (the entire lock member 36) descends.
To engage with the hook portion 30a. The operation for releasing the lock is performed by
By pushing the set 5 into the outer cassette 4
Is achieved. That is, the depth of the bottom surface 4a of the outer cassette 4
Since there is a tapered portion 4a 'on the side end as shown,
In the process of pushing the inner cassette 5,
The lower end of the shaft 41 that has been running rides on the tapered portion 4a '
Then, the shaft 41 moves upward against the spring 44, and
Since the hook piece 37a also rises, the hook portion of the first claw member
30a is disengaged from the first lock piece 37a, and as a result
The intermediate portion pressing member 12 is driven by a conston spring (not shown).
Back to the back. In addition, as described above, the second claw member
Of the hook portion 30a of the first claw member
Is located slightly behind, so that the first claw member is
When the second claw member is locked to the lock piece,
It is not locked to the piece. Inner cassette 5 for replenishing paper sheets
When the only part is pulled out from the apparatus main body 2, the intermediate part pressing part
Pull the material 12 outward by pulling the knob 22A
Need to be locked to the outer edge of the inner cassette
As described above, after replenishment of paper sheets,
Do not perform an operation to release the lock of only the pressing member 12.
Press the inner cassette 5 into the outer cassette 4
If it is inserted, the lower end of the shaft 41 of the lock member
Ride on the tapered part 4a 'on the bottom of the set and lock it
As the material 36 rises, the first claw member 30 is locked.
Is released and the middle part is pressed by the conston spring.
The member 12 moves to the back and replaces the refilled paper sheets with the existing paper.
Press against the back of leaves. Also, the inner cassette 5 is
The lock member 36 is lifted up in the
The downward hook portion 31a of the second claw member
With the lock piece 37b. At this time, the first lock
The piece is upward from the movement path of the upward hook portion of the first claw member.
To the first lock piece as it has been fully retracted
Never. Pull the entire safe from the device body 2 at the start of work
When storing paper sheets that can be stored and stored in a safe
The second claw member is locked to the second lock piece 37b.
By doing so, the intermediate part pressing member 12 is
Must be locked to the outside edge of the paper
To return the intermediate part pressing member 12 to the back after the end of the work,
What is necessary is just to press the said release lever 33 to a back. In addition,
When the space pressing member 12 comes into contact with the back of the refilled paper sheet
The end pressing member 1 is provided between the existing paper sheet and the supplementary paper sheet.
When 3a and 13b are sandwiched, the reset
Operation of pulling out the arm 19a, 19b
No. Next, as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG.
Immediately after replenishing new banknotes with the
In addition, the end pressing members 11a and 11b are made of old and new paper sheets.
, It becomes a sandwich state, but in this state, the inner
Pulling out the car set 5 from the outer cassette 4
If possible, the intermediate pressing member 12 is
The refilled paper sheets fall out to move outward with
Cause intrusion. In this state, push the intermediate pressing member back again
When it is returned, the paper sheets in the collapsed state will be
Bends between the end pressing member and the
And the paper sheets need to be rearranged manually.
The point arises. At the start of work, a new safe is stored in an empty safe.
When refilling paper sheets, the end pressing member is
The state between the inner cassette and the inner wall of the outer cassette
However, if you pull out the inner cassette in this case,
The same trouble as described above occurs. Therefore, in this embodiment,
End pressing members 11a and 11b sandwiched between paper sheets
While the inner cassette 5 is the outer cassette
Interlock mechanism to prevent pulling out
Equipped. FIG. 22 shows an example of the interlock mechanism.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional plan view showing the configuration of the inner cassette 5;
A release operation lever is provided on one side of the handle 10 provided on the outer end surface.
The outer end 50a of the opening 50 is the opening of the outer wall of the inner cassette.
51, and extends in the width direction at the back of the lever 50.
The extending bar-shaped member 52 is integrated. Also lever
50 is shown so as to be able to advance and retreat in the width direction as a whole.
And is supported by a spring 53
Therefore, it is elastically urged leftward in the drawing (locking direction). rod
The left end 52a of the tubular member 52 is
The right end 52b is a locking projection for locking.
A bottom lock member provided on the inner bottom surface of the inner cassette
This is a locked portion that can be brought into contact with 55. The release operation lever 50 is connected to the outer end 50a.
Pressing to the right of the drawing with your thumb etc.
Move as a whole to the right against the spring 53
While pushing the outer end 50a in the same direction.
When pressure is not applied, the position of the solid line is maintained by the spring 53
are doing. In this solid line position, the locking projection 52
a is a lock receiving portion 5 provided on the inner wall of the outer cassette 4.
6 and can be engaged. That is, this lock receiver
The portion 56 is a lock position shown by a solid line and a retracted position shown by a chain line.
And is rotatably supported between the
In the lock position indicated by the solid line by a spring (not shown).
Is held. The locking projection 52a is in a protruding position indicated by a solid line.
The inner cassette 5 to the outer cassette
When the lock projection 52a is pushed into the
Overcome this while pushing 6 to retreat to the dotted line position,
When overcoming is completed, the lock receiving portion 56 becomes a spring force.
Therefore, it returns to the lock position shown by the solid line. This lock shape
State, trying to pull out the inner cassette 5
Can not be pulled out, but the bottom lock part described later
The material 55 is retracted from the path of the locked portion 52b.
On the condition that the release operation lever 50 is
(In the unlocking direction), the locking projection 5
2a is the right end of the lock receiving portion 56 (the inner end in the width direction).
The lock receiving part
Pull out the inner cassette without interference of 56
Becomes possible. The bottom lock member 55 projects upward
The locked part 52b cannot move to the right
The movement of the entire lever 50 in the unlock direction is prohibited.
As a result, the locking projection 52a is
6 remains locked by the inner cassette
It becomes impossible to draw 5. Next, FIG. 23 shows an example of the bottom lock member 55.
This locking member 55 is an inner cap.
Axis of bracket 60 provided in place on the inner bottom surface of set 5
60a is a plate-like member supported so as to be movable up and down.
And a cam portion 55a and a lock body 55b.
Have been. Further, an inner bottom surface corresponding to immediately below the cam portion 55a.
5a is provided for projecting the lower end of the cam portion 55 downward.
A slit 61 is formed. The bottom locking member 55 is centered on the shaft 60a.
When it is in the locked position shown by the chain line,
The lever 50 protrudes into the movement path of the locked
Evacuation position indicated by solid line, prohibiting movement in the lock release direction
Is retracted from the movement path of the locked portion 52b when
To allow the lever 50 to move in the locking direction. Bottom b
To rotate the lock member 55 to the lock position indicated by the dotted line.
Is that the block body 22 of the intermediate pressing member 12 is
5a, when the upper edge is pushed down,
The part lock member 55 is rotated to the retracted position shown by the solid line.
Is the width direction between the two end pressing members 11a and 11b.
The connecting member 62 integrated to connect to the cam portion 5
When passing below 5a and pushing up its lower edge
It is. Therefore, the block body 22 is positioned at the position shown in FIG.
In the process of moving from the position shown in FIG.
2 is pushed down on the upper edge of the cam portion 55a,
Move the lock member 55 to the lock position shown by the dotted line,
After refilling the paper sheets as shown in FIG.
The block body 22 moves to the back together with the inner cassette
When returning, the bottom lock member 55 maintains the locked posture.
Remains intact. Therefore, the inner cassette 5 and the block
13 just returned to the back as shown in FIGS.
State (end pressing members 11a and 11b are sandwiched)
State), the lock body of the bottom lock member 55
55b is in the locked position shown by the dotted line,
Can not be operated, therefore pulling the inner cassette
I can't start. As a result, newly refilled paper
Are pressed by the end pressing members 11a and 11b.
Move only the intermediate part pressing member 12 to the outside when not
It is impossible to make it happen. Next, the end pressing member 1 sandwiched between the paper sheets
To extract 1a and 11b, see FIGS.
Pull the reset arms 19a and 19b outward
Sometimes, the end pressing members 11a and 11b are connected in the width direction.
The connecting member 62 passes directly below the inner bottom surface 5a.
However, at this time, the connecting member 62 protrudes from the slit 61.
The lower edge of the cam portion 55a in the state is pushed up. Then
The lock body 55b of the bottom lock member 55 is retracted as shown by a solid line.
The position shifts to the position, and the operation of the lever 50 is enabled. Toes
Lever 50 can be pressed in the unlocking direction.
It becomes possible to pull out the inner cassette
It is. Next, FIGS. 24 (a) and (b) show the interlock
2 shows the configuration of the main part of another embodiment of the locking mechanism (corresponding to claim 1).
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional plan view and a cross-sectional side view of a main part,
The release operation lever 70 located at
The end portion 70a is projected outside from the opening 71 provided in the front wall.
The inner part 70b is guided by a guide (not shown).
Is supported so as to be able to advance and retreat in the width direction.
It is elastically biased to the left (locking direction) in FIG.
You. Lock projection 70c integrated with the end of the inner part 70b
Is to completely insert the inner cassette 5 into the outer cassette 4.
Formed on the side wall of the outer cassette 4
Fit into lock hole 73 and pull out inner cassette 5
Is configured to be prohibited. By operator
When the end portion 70a is pressed rightward in the drawing, the release operation lever 7 is released.
0 moves in parallel in the same direction, and the lock projection 70c becomes a lock hole.
Pull out from 73 and pull out the inner cassette 5
It becomes. In this embodiment, the inner cassette 5
The bottom locking member 75 provided on the bottom surface 5a is
Regardless of the release lever 70, the inner cassette 5
It is directly disengaged from the outer cassette 4.
You. That is, the bottom locking member 75 is
And can be moved up and down.
Predetermined height by magnet provided in whole or part
It is configured to be held in the device. Therefore, FIG.
(b) Each position of the bottom lock member 75 shown by a solid line and a dotted line
The arrangement will be maintained by the respective magnets. A claw portion 75a is provided below the bottom locking member 75.
Are provided so that the claw portion 75a is
When the block body 22 passes over it, the bottom locking member
When 75 is pushed down, the inner thread of inner bottom 5a
From the socket 77 downward. Inner as shown
Cassette 5 is completely installed in outer cassette 4
The inner slit 77 is in the outer case
Position communicating with the slit 78 provided on the bottom surface 4a of the slot 4
Because of the relationship, the nail protruding from the inner slit 77
The portion 75a is formed in the outer slit 78 of the outer cassette.
Also protrude to lock it. Therefore, the inner cassette
5 cannot be pulled out of the outer cassette 4.
You. As shown by the dotted line in FIG.
a locks the inner cassette to the outer cassette
From the locked state to the unlocked state
As in the case of the embodiment, the two end pressing members 11a, 1
1b is a connecting member 62 connecting the first member 1b in the width direction. Follow
As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG.
To release the end pressing member
When the arms 19a and 19b are pulled out,
The connecting member moves just below the inner bottom surface 5a in the same direction.
In the process, the claw portion 75a is pushed upward, and FIG.
To the solid line position. For this reason, the
Lock is released and the inner cassette can be pulled out.
You. It should be noted that in the above embodiment, the end portion pressing is mainly performed.
Explained the case where the member was sandwiched between old and new paper sheets
However, when the present invention replenishes paper sheets at the start of business,
A pressing member is provided between the sheet and the inner wall of the outer cassette.
Therefore, the inner cassette is pulled out in this state
Can solve similar problems that arise when
Wear. As described above, according to the present invention, the apparatus main body
Of paper sheets to the safe without stopping the dispensing operation of
Can be refilled, so the continuous
Stop operation is possible, improving operation efficiency and customer service.
I can do it. Also, an intermediate press to hold paper sheets during refilling work
Since there is no need to hold the members manually
Operability can be improved. In addition, immediately after replenishing paper sheets,
When trying to pull out the set, move the end pressing member between the paper sheets.
(Or between the paper sheet and the inner wall of the outer cassette)
Unable to withdraw unless you take action
Erroneous inner lock
-When the cassette is pulled out, the paper
To avoid problems such as being caught between cassettes
Can be.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a side view of a paper sheet automatic payment device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state in which the safe of the apparatus in FIG. 1 is empty. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 2; FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 2; FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 2; FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a state in which paper sheets in the safe according to the present invention are reduced. FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line DD of FIG. 6; FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along line EE of FIG. 6; FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a state where the inner cassette is pulled out from the state of FIG. 6; FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along line FF of FIG. 9; FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a state in which refill paper sheets are loaded. FIG. 12 is a sectional view taken along line GG of FIG. 11; FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a state where the inner cassette is pushed into the outer cassette from the state shown in FIG. 11; FIG. 14 is a sectional view taken along the line HH in FIG. 13; FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a state in which the end pressing member has been moved outward from the state shown in FIG. 13; FIG. 16 is a sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 15; FIG. 17 is a plan view of the safe in a state in which replenishment of paper sheets has been completed (initial state). FIG. 18 is a sectional view taken along the line JJ of FIG. 17; FIGS. 19 (a), (b) and (c) are a perspective view, a side view and a front view showing the configuration of a claw member provided on the intermediate portion pressing member side. FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a lock member. FIGS. 21A and 21B are diagrams showing the operation of a lock mechanism. FIG. 22 is a plan view showing an example of the interlock mechanism of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a view showing the configuration and operation of a bottom lock member. 24 (a) and (b) are a horizontal cross-sectional view and a cross-sectional side view of a main part showing a main part configuration of another embodiment of the interlock mechanism. [Description of Signs] 1. Automatic payment device for paper sheets, 2 main body, 3 safe (paper cassette), 4 outer cassette, 4a bottom surface, 4b, 4c side wall, 4A empty space, 4B guide rail, 5 inner cassette, 5a Inner bottom surface, 5b, 5c
Side wall, 5e, 5f lower end, 6 paper sheet pressing mechanism, 7
Paper sheet feeding mechanism, 9a, 9b guide portion, 10 handle, 10A lock release lever, 11a, 11b end pressing member (sub pusher), 12 intermediate pressing member (backup plate), 13a, 13b block body,
14a, 14b axis, 17a, 17b, 18a, 18b
Guide rollers, 19a, 19b Reset arm,
20a, 20b guide, 21 connecting rod, 22 block body, 26 guide roller, 30, 31 first and second
Claw member, 30a, 31a hook portion, 32 elastic biasing means, 33 release lever, 35 lock mechanism, 36 lock member 37a first lock piece, 37b second lock piece, 38 connecting piece, 38a rotating shaft, 40 41
Shaft, 42 ceiling, 44 coil spring, 50, release operation lever, 51 opening, 52 bar-shaped member, 52a locking projection, 52b locked portion, 53 spring, 55 bottom locking member, 55a cam portion, 55b locking body, 56
Lock receiving part, 60 bracket, 61 slit,
62 connecting member, 70 release operation lever, 70a end, 70b back, 70c lock projection, 71 opening,
72 spring, 73 lock hole, 75 bottom lock member,
75a claws, 76 brackets, 77 inner slits, 78 outer slits.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] [Claim 1] Dispensing of the apparatus main body by feeding out the sheets stored in a stacked state in a sheet storing safe mounted in the apparatus main body one by one. In the automatic paper sheet dispensing device configured to pay out from a mouth, the paper sheet cassette is supported in the outer cassette so as to be able to advance and retreat inward and outward along the stacking direction of the paper sheets in the outer cassette. An inner cassette, and a paper sheet pressing mechanism that presses the paper sheets stored in the stacked state toward the payout side, wherein the paper sheet pressing mechanism is provided at both ends in the width direction of the outer cassette in the inward and outward directions. An end pressing member which is supported so as to be able to advance and retreat, and which presses both rear ends of the paper sheet; An intermediate portion pressing member that is held and presses a substantially central portion on the back surface of the sheet, and in a state where the inner cassette is housed in the outer cassette, the end portion pressing member is pressed by the sheet. An interlock mechanism for preventing the inner cassette from being pulled out of the outer cassette when the inner cassette is in the retracted state. A bottom lock member that allows the lower claw portion to protrude downward from the inner slit, and a claw portion provided on the bottom surface of the outer cassette and fitted when the claw portion of the bottom lock member protrudes downward. An outer slit that fits in, and the bottom lock member is configured such that the inner cassette is housed in the outer cassette. When the claw portion is projected below the inner slit when the inner cassette is pulled out, the claw portion is fitted into the outer slit to prevent the inner cassette from being pulled out, and the end portion pressing member is drawn out. When detached from the pressed state by the paper sheets, the claw projecting downward from the inner slit is pushed up by the connecting member moving together with the end pressing member, and the claw is detached from the outer slit, A safe structure for a paper sheet payment device, wherein the prohibition of movement of the inner cassette in the pulling-out direction is released.