JP3671234B2 - Classification processing equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a classification processing apparatus that classifies slips and the like by type.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in the business of handling a large amount of slips such as utility bills and bill exchanges, when sorting individual slips by type, shelves installed around the work desk have multiple classification storage spaces by partition plates The slip is manually stored in the classified storage space. That is, when a classification code is input from the input terminal device provided on the desk, a lamp for indicating the corresponding storage space is turned on, and the slip is manually inserted into the classification storage space as a mark. It was.
In addition, there is known an apparatus that, when classified and inputted as an automated product, conveys a slip to the position of the corresponding classified storage space and automatically stores it in the space.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the former is based on the premise of manual work, the work efficiency is low, and the automatic classification processing apparatus having a slip conveyance mechanism requires a conveyance mechanism and is therefore large. In addition, there are drawbacks such as paper jams easily occurring in the conveyance path when conveying various sizes and thicknesses of slips.
Therefore, when the type is specified when storing an article such as a slip, the present applicant rotates the storage unit classified by classification, detects the storage space position corresponding to the specified classification, and uses it as a slot. A corresponding technology (Japanese Patent Application No. 7-109187: name of invention “classification processing device”) has been proposed.
In this classification processing apparatus, a plurality of classified storage spaces are provided in the rotatable classified storage section, and the storage space corresponding to this type can be positioned at the article input port simply by specifying the type of the article. In addition, automatic sorting is possible, and a conveyance path is not required, so that a reduction in size and weight can be realized, and problems such as paper jams can be effectively solved. As a result, it has become possible to provide a classification processing apparatus that is suitable for recent office environments and has excellent speediness, accuracy, and operability.
The object of the present invention is to improve the classification processing apparatus previously proposed by the applicant in consideration of the actual situation of the sorting operation, and further improve the miniaturization, accuracy, operability, safety, processing efficiency, etc. Is to be able to do it.
In other words, when the type of the article is specified when the article is stored, the classified storage section having a plurality of classified storage spaces for sorting a plurality of types of articles according to the type is rotated to correspond to the specified type. In a classification-specific processing apparatus in which the classified storage space is made to correspond to the article insertion opening provided at a predetermined position, the partition plate forming the classification storage space is improved to a special structure, or the special structure for opening and closing the article insertion opening The size, accuracy, operability, safety, and processing efficiency can be further improved by providing a shutter member, changing the position of the article insertion port, and detecting the article insertion state. Is to do so.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Means of the first invention (the invention according to claim 1) are as follows.
This invention has a classified storage section having a plurality of classified storage spaces for classifying a plurality of types of articles by type, and when the type of the article is specified at the time of storing the article, the specified type is used. A classification-specific processing device that detects a corresponding classification storage space and rotates the classification-specific storage unit until the detected classification storage space corresponds to an article input port provided at a predetermined position. The classification storage units are rotatably mounted in the top plate portion of the apparatus main body, are formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape as a whole, and the inside thereof is divided by the partition plates arranged radially. Each of the partition plates is rotatably attached to the classified storage portion so as to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to a vertical plane.
In this way, each partition plate that forms the storage space for each classification in the storage unit for each category can be rotated to the storage unit for each classification so that each partition plate is inclined at a predetermined angle (for example, around 45 °) with respect to the vertical plane. Since it is attached, for example, compared with the case where the partition plate is fixedly vertically activated, the upper end opening (frontage) of the classified storage space can be widened, and articles can be easily put in and out. In addition, since the articles are stored in a slanted state, the height of the storage unit by classification can be lowered as much, and it becomes possible to reduce the thickness and maintain the order of loading the articles, Further, even when the classified storage unit is driven to rotate, the storage state of the article does not collapse.
A part of each partition plate is formed with a notch of a predetermined size extending downward from the upper edge thereof, and when the article in the classification storage space is taken out manually, the notch is provided with a finger. In addition to making it easier to take out articles, for example, even if a small piece of paper (such as a slip) is stuck to the partition plate by the action of static electricity or the like, it can be taken out easily. .
Of the two partition plates forming the classification storage space, the partition plate receiving the load of the article put in the classification space is the first partition plate, and the other partition plate is the first partition plate. A partition plate is formed at a predetermined position below one side surface of the second partition plate facing the first partition plate, and articles placed in the classified storage space are When the entire product is tilted and stored on the table, the storage space can be secured by pressing the product stored while tilting toward the first partition plate by its own weight. Can do. This is particularly effective when there is no room in the storage space due to wrinkled slips or the like.
[0005]
Means of the second invention (the invention described in claim 4) are as follows.
This invention has a classified storage section with a plurality of classified storage spaces for classifying a plurality of types of articles by type, and corresponds to the specified type when the type of the article is specified at the time of storing the article A classification-specific processing apparatus that detects the classification storage space and rotates the classification-specific storage unit until the detected classification storage space corresponds to an article insertion port provided at a predetermined position. The classified storage section is rotatably mounted in the top plate portion of the apparatus main body, and the article input port is formed at a predetermined position of the top cover that covers the classified storage section, and is arranged in the vicinity of the article input port. A shutter member that opens and closes the door, stops the rotational drive of the classified storage portion at a position corresponding to the article entrance, and opens the shutter member, and rotates the classified storage portion. When to be moving are those provided with a shutter driving unit for closing the shutter member.
Thus, even if the safety member is provided by covering the classified storage portion with the top cover and providing a shutter member that opens and closes the article insertion port formed on the top cover, the shutter member is provided in the classified storage portion. Since the opening / closing operation is controlled in conjunction with the rotation drive, it is possible to improve safety without impairing workability.
The shutter member is formed in a flat plate shape as a whole, and its tip end region is formed so as to be able to be bent obliquely downward, and the shutter member is opened when the article input port is opened by the shutter member. If a bending mechanism is provided that bends the front end region of the member obliquely downward and returns the front end region of the shutter member to the original state when the article insertion port is closed, the shutter member moves into the storage space when the article is inserted. It also serves as a guide plate for guiding articles, and the workability can be further improved.
By the way, the slip sorting operation in a bank or the like overlaps the work efficiency, and there is a problem of how much can be processed per unit time. For this reason, if the shutter member is operated slowly by a spring or the like, work efficiency is reduced. Therefore, if the shutter member is driven at a high speed and a cushioning material such as a rubber rubber is provided at the tip thereof, it is possible to prevent danger and prevent noise.
[0006]
The means of the third invention (the invention according to claim 7) is as follows.
This invention has a classified storage section having a plurality of classified storage spaces for classifying a plurality of types of articles by type, and when the type of the article is specified at the time of storing the article, the specified type is used. A classification-specific processing device that detects a corresponding classification storage space and rotates the classification-specific storage unit until the detected classification storage space corresponds to an article input port provided at a predetermined position. The classified storage section is rotatably mounted in the top plate portion of the apparatus main body, and the article insertion port is formed at a predetermined position of the top cover that covers the classified storage section. A top plate part of the main body is rotatably attached, and the position of the article insertion port is changed by rotating the top plate cover. Since the position of the article insertion port can be arbitrarily changed in this way, workability can be further improved. That is, the slot can be set at a position that is easy to use according to the office environment and the user.
In addition, if a confirmation window for seeing through the inside of the classified storage section is formed on at least a part of the top cover, it is possible to check the storage status and abnormality from the outside, and the position of this confirmation window is also It can be arbitrarily changed according to the convenience of the user.
In addition, when the type of the article is specified when the article is stored, a position sensor that detects the position of the classification storage space corresponding to the specified type is provided at a predetermined position of the top cover. Even if the position of the mouth is changed, the relative positional relationship between the position sensor and the article insertion port can be maintained.
[0007]
The means of the fourth invention (the invention according to claim 10) is as follows.
This invention has a classified storage section having a plurality of classified storage spaces for classifying a plurality of types of articles by type, and when the type of the article is specified at the time of storing the article, the specified type is used. A classification-specific processing device that detects a corresponding classification storage space and rotates the classification-specific storage unit until the detected classification storage space corresponds to an article input port provided at a predetermined position. In addition, an inlet sensor for detecting whether or not an article thrown in from the article slot is stored in the classification storage space is provided in the vicinity of the article slot, and the article is completely stored by the inlet sensor. While the absence is detected, a drive control unit is provided that prohibits rotational driving of the classified storage unit.
Thus, by providing the entrance sensor and controlling the driving of the classified storage unit, it is possible to prevent a paper jam or breakage of a slip or the like.
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a classification processing apparatus that classifies bills such as utility charges and taxes according to type.
The classification processing device 1 is entirely formed in a desk shape, and a keyboard 2 and a display device 3 are placed on one side of the top plate. Here, the keyboard 2 and the display device 3 are connected to the classification processing device 1 by cable, and the keyboard 2 is used for inputting a classification code indicating the type of slip and various commands. When the classification code is input, the classification processing device 1 causes the display device 3 to display and output the corresponding slip name. The display device 3 has a transparent touch panel laminated on a liquid crystal display screen, and also has a function as a touch input device for assisting the keyboard 2. It should be noted that each component (such as a slip slot) of the classification processing apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described in detail later.
[0009]
FIG. 2 conceptually shows the main structure in the classification processing apparatus 1, (A) is a schematic cross-sectional view, and (B) is a schematic vertical cross-sectional view.
A classification box 5 is rotatably attached to the rotary shaft 4 in the top plate portion of the classification processing apparatus 1. The classification box 5 is entirely formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape, and a plurality of (in this example, 64) classification storage spaces 7 are formed inside by a plurality of partition plates 6 arranged radially. Has been. This classification storage space 7 stores the slips classified by type, and a positioning bar code (space number) 8 is added to the position corresponding to each classification storage space 7 on the outer peripheral surface of the classification box 5. Has been. Here, when a classification code for designating the type of a slip is input from the keyboard 2 at the time of storing or taking out the slip, the step motor 9 is driven and its rotation is transmitted to the classification box 5 via the belt 10. The classification box 5 is rotationally driven so that it can be rotated forward and backward. At that time, the position mark sensor 11 reads the positioning barcode 8 attached to the outer peripheral surface of the classification box 5, and when the barcode 8 corresponding to the inputted classification code is read, the position mark sensor 11 The drive of the step motor 9 is controlled so that the classification box 5 stops. That is, the position mark sensor 11 is a bar code reader that detects the position of the classification storage space 7 assigned in advance corresponding to the input classification code, and the detected classification storage space 7 is the slip slot 12 (see FIG. The classification box 5 is driven to rotate until it comes to a position opposite to 1).
[0010]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2B, an electromagnetic brake 13 is provided below the step motor 9, and this electromagnetic brake 13 decelerates and stops the rotation of the step motor 9. A shutter 14 that automatically opens and closes the slip slot 12 is provided below the slip slot 12. This shutter 14 closes the slip slot 12 when the classification box 5 is driven to rotate, prevents accidental slips and prevents danger, and further opens the slip slot 12. 1 and FIG. 7 to be described later, the front end portion is bent obliquely downward, and serves to guide the slip when the slip is inserted. The front end of the shutter 14 extends horizontally when the slip slot 12 is closed, but is bent obliquely downward when the slip slot 12 is open. The structure of the shutter 14 will be described in detail later. Further, the slip slot 12 is provided at a position considering workability, and is formed somewhat larger than the size of one of the classified storage spaces 7.
[0011]
FIG. 3 is a schematic exploded perspective view of the classification processing apparatus 1. The classification box 5 is rotatably accommodated in the top plate portion 15 of the apparatus main body. The classification box 5 is entirely formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape as described above, and an inner peripheral wall 5a is formed concentrically and integrally in the inside thereof. The inner peripheral wall 5a is lower in height than the outer peripheral wall constituting the classification box 5, and the partition plate 6 (in FIG. 3) is provided at the inner lower portion of the outer peripheral wall constituting the classification box 5 at regular intervals. 64 insertion holes 5b for attaching (not shown) are formed, and 64 insertion holes 5c are also formed in the lower part of the inner peripheral wall 5a facing the insertion holes 5b. Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the entire partition plate 6 is formed in a horizontally long flat plate shape, and locking projections 6a and 6b are respectively extended at lower portions of both ends in the length direction. The partition plate 6 is detachably attached to the classification box 5 by inserting the locking projections 6a and 6b into the corresponding insertion holes 5b and 5c of the classification box 5. In this case, a plate spring 16 is formed inside the inner peripheral wall 5a so as to face each insertion hole 5c, and slides while pushing the partition plate 6 toward the inner peripheral wall 5a against the elastic force of the plate spring 16. By doing so, the partition plate 6 is attached and detached.
[0012]
On the other hand, the top cover 17 shown in FIG. 3 covers the classification box 5 in the top panel 15 and is attached to the top panel 15 so as to be rotatable. The top cover 17 includes a shaft portion 17a that is rotatably inserted into the inner peripheral wall 5a of the classification box 5, and a disk 17b attached to the upper end of the shaft portion 17a. A slip slot 12 is formed. That is, the top cover 17 can be rotated with respect to the top plate portion 15 in order to arbitrarily change the position of the slip slot 12 provided on the disk 17b. A position mark sensor 11 and the like are also attached to 17 so that even if the position of the slip slot 12 is changed, the relative positional relationship between the slip slot 12 and the position mark sensor 11 is not disturbed. . In addition, a locking hole 15 a is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the top plate portion 15 in a half-circumferential portion in association with the attachment position of each partition plate 6. The locking hole 15a is engaged with a stopper member 18 attached to the lower surface of the disk 17b constituting the top cover 17, and FIG. 3B shows this engaged state. That is, the stopper member 18 is positioned so that the top cover 17 is positioned by engaging the ball 18a always urged outward by a spring (not shown) pushed into the stopper member 18 into the locking hole 15a. It is a thing.
[0013]
The lower part of the partition plate 6 is detachably supported, and the lower part thereof is rotatably attached to the classification box 5 so that the upper part thereof is a free end and is inclined at a predetermined angle (45 °) with respect to the vertical plane. Thus, the insertion holes 5b and 5c of the classification box 5 shown in FIG. 4 can be rotated by forming them somewhat larger than the locking projections 6a and 6b of the partition plate 6. Here, at one end portion in the length direction of the partition plate 6 (on the inner peripheral wall 5a side of the classification box 5), as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a plate-like extension portion 6c extending in the length direction from the center portion thereof. Is integrally molded. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, when the partition plate 6 is tilted in the left or right direction with respect to the vertical plane, the lower end portion of the extending portion 6 c hits the upper end portion of the inner peripheral wall 5 a constituting the classification box 5. Thus, the partition plate 6 is inclined 45 degrees to the right or 45 degrees to the left. That is, the inner peripheral wall 5a also has a function as a stopper for pressing the partition plate 6 at a 45 ° inclined position on the left and right. Although the partition plate 6 can be tilted in either the left or right direction, the partition plate 6 is normally tilted 45 degrees to the right.
[0014]
In addition, a cylindrical spacer 19 is attached to one side of the extending portion 6 c of each partition plate 6. The spacer 19 holds a predetermined opening so that the upper end portions of the partition plate 6 do not overlap even when no slip is stored in the classified storage space 7 formed by the partition plate 6. is there. In addition, a U-shaped cutout portion 6 d extending downward from the upper edge portion is formed in a part of each partition plate 6. The U-shaped notch 6d is used to insert a finger into the U-shaped notch 6d when the slip stored between the two partition plates 6 is manually removed. is there. In addition, on one side surface of each partition plate 6, four cradles 6 e are linearly arranged at a predetermined interval at a lower portion thereof. That is, of the two partition plates 6 forming the classified storage space 7, the partition plate 6 that is not receiving the load of the slip in the classified storage space 7 is formed with a pedestal 6e at the lower part of the inner side surface. ing. The table 6e has a flat semicircular shape, and a step (projection) is formed at a position higher than the bottom plate of the classification box 5, and the slip storage amount in the classification storage space 7 is within its allowable range. When a slip is inserted in the near full state, the slip is placed on the table 6e and stored in a tilted state, and the bundle of slips already stored is pressed by its own weight. It is provided for this purpose.
[0015]
FIG. 7 shows a state when the classification storage space 7 corresponding to the designated classification designated from the keyboard 2 is set at the position of the slip slot 12. In this case, in order to stop the classification storage space 7 corresponding to the designated classification at the position of the slip slot 12, the step motor 9 is decelerated and immediately before the corresponding classification storage space 7 stops at the position of the slip slot 12. Then, the pulling solenoid 20 (see FIG. 3) is driven, and the partition plate standing member 21 attached to the tip of the plunger is protruded. Thus, the partition plate upright member 21 classifies the partition plate 6 that is not receiving the load of the slip stored in the space 7 out of the two partition plates 6 that form the classification storage space 7. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, when the classification box 5 is completely stopped, the upper opening of the classification storage space 7 is widened so that the slip can be easily inserted. As shown in FIG. 3, the pulling solenoid 20 is attached to the shaft portion 17 a of the top cover 17 so as to correspond to the slip slot 12, and even if the top cover 17 is rotated, The relative positional relationship between the slip slot 12 and the raising solenoid 20 is maintained.
[0016]
Further, in order to detect whether or not the slip has been completely inserted into the classification storage space 7 when the slip is inserted into the slip insertion / reception slot 12, the top cover 17 of the classified processing apparatus 1 has a slip insertion / reception slot. A plurality of (three in this example) light receiving elements 22 such as phototransistors are disposed in the vicinity of 12, and a light emitting element 23 such as a light emitting diode is provided at the tip (flap) of the shutter 14 correspondingly. Are arranged, and the light receiving element 22 and the light emitting element 23 constitute an inlet sensor 24. FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged view of the vicinity of the slip slot 12 when viewed from an oblique direction. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the light receiving element 22 is provided in a square bar-shaped sensor mounting portion 25, and obliquely below. The sensor mounting portion 25 is fixed in a state tilted at a predetermined angle so as to receive light from. When the entrance sensor 24 configured as described above detects that the slip is not completely put into the sorting storage space 7, the sorting box 5 is inhibited from rotating so as to prevent the slippage of the slip. I have to. In other words, the entrance sensor 24 has a function as a paper jam prevention sensor in addition to a function as a passage sensor for detecting whether or not a slip has passed through the slip insertion / removal port 12.
[0017]
FIG. 9 is a schematic perspective view showing the structure of the shutter 14. The shutter 14 has a flap portion 14c rotatably attached to a distal end portion of a flat shutter body 14a via a hinge 14b. The shutter main body 14a is slidably attached, and the flap portion 14c is interlocked by its forward / backward movement. That is, a support plate 14d extending in the outer direction (a direction orthogonal to the sliding direction of the shutter 14) is attached to one lower end portion of the flap portion 14c, and a semicircular shape is formed on the entire lower surface of the support plate 14d. A sliding portion (for example, a polyacetal resin member) 14e is formed. The guide rail 25 is formed by bending an elongated flat plate into a substantially U shape, and the horizontal portion 25a and the inclined portion 25b are bent in an arc shape. A support plate 14d is placed on the guide rail 25. In this case, the flap portion 14c acts to move downward due to its own weight, and the support plate 14d slides on the guide rail 25 by the forward and backward movement of the shutter body 14a. Further, a buffer member 26 such as a rubber rubber is fitted at the tip of the flap portion 14c.
[0018]
On the other hand, in FIG. 1, a slip outlet 27 is provided near the slip slot 12. The slip outlet 27 is about two to three times larger than the slip outlet 12 and is used when a bundle of slips classified and stored in the classification box 5 is taken out for each classification storage space. The The slip slot 12 is automatically opened and closed by the shutter 14, but the slip outlet 27 is opened and closed by a manually openable lid member 28. The lid member 28 has a transparent window 29 made of a transparent synthetic resin such as acrylic or transparent tempered glass formed in substantially the entire area thereof, so that the inside of the classification box 5 can be seen through from the outside. Further, the lid member 28 is provided with a rising-up type knob 30 and the knob member 30 is picked to open the lid member 28 in the direction of the arrow in the figure, while the classification box 5 is being rotated. When the knob 30 is raised, the motor is suddenly stopped.
[0019]
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the classification processing apparatus 1.
The CPU 41 is a central processing that controls the overall operation of the classification processing apparatus 1 according to various programs in the RAM 42. The storage medium 43 is configured by a detachable floppy disk, optical disk, RAM card or other magnetic / optical storage medium, or semiconductor memory, and stores programs and data. In the state where the storage medium 43 is mounted, the program and data in the storage medium 43 are taken into the CPU 41 and stored in the storage device 44. The storage device 44 is composed of a ROM, a hard disk, an optical disk, etc., and stores an operating system, various application programs, data files, character font data, etc., and the CPU 41 receives programs and data from other devices via a communication line or the like. Is received and stored in the storage device 44.
[0020]
The RAM 42 includes a program memory 42-1, a space number allocation memory 42-2, a slip type table 42-3, and the like.
As shown in FIG. 11, the space number allocation memory 42-2 stores a correspondence table that associates the barcode (space number) associated with each classification storage space 7 of the classification box 5 with the classification code. The partition plate 6 in the classification box 5 can be arbitrarily removed as described above, and any partition plate 6 can be classified in order to expand the classification storage space 7 by 2 times, 3 times, etc. When the box 5 is removed, the contents of the space number allocation memory 42-2 are rewritten accordingly. That is, even if the partition plate 6 is removed, the correspondence relationship between the classified storage space 7 and the space number assignment memory 42-2 is maintained.
Here, when the classification code is input from the keyboard 2, the CPU 41 refers to the slip type table 42-3, converts it into the corresponding slip name, and causes the display device 3 to display and output the space number allocation memory 42-. 2 is converted into a space number for designating the corresponding classified storage space 7.
[0021]
Further, when rotating the step motor 9, the CPU 41 operates the shutter drive unit 45 to close the shutter 14, and then gives a start command to the motor control unit 46 to rotate the step motor 9. Here, while the step motor 9 is rotating, the sensor unit 47 detects various states, and the detection signal is taken into the CPU 41 via the sensor control unit 48. The sensor unit 47 includes the position mark sensor 11, the entrance sensor 24, and the like. Each time a bar code is read from the outer peripheral surface of the classification box 5 by the position mark sensor 11, the CPU 41 refers to the space number assignment memory 42-2, and the classification storage space 7 corresponding to the inputted classification code is entered into the slip slot. When it is detected that the position is set to position 12, the step motor 9 is stopped and a shutter opening signal is given to the shutter drive unit 45. Further, when the storage sensor 24 detects that the slip has been completely inserted, the CPU 41 gives a shutter closing signal to the shutter driving unit 45. When the storage sensor 24 detects that the slip has been inserted incompletely, the CPU 41 prohibits the rotation of the step motor 9 and displays an alarm.
The classification processing device 1 is connected to a host computer or a printer device via an external interface 49.
[0022]
Next, the outline of the overall operation in the classification processing apparatus 1 will be briefly described.
When a classification code indicating the type of the slip is input from the keyboard 2 when the slip is stored, the CPU 41 searches the slip type table 42-3 for a slip name corresponding to the classification code, and the input classification code. Display output in association with. Here, when the operator confirms the display contents and operates the execution key, the CPU 41 refers to the space number assignment memory 42-2 and converts the classification code into the corresponding space number. Then, the position mark sensor 11 is driven and the step motor 9 is driven. As a result, the classification box 5 is rotationally driven. During the rotation of the classification box 5, the position mark sensor 11 reads the positioning bar code 8 attached to the outer peripheral surface, and the CPU 41 outputs the read result to the input classification. Determine if it matches the space number corresponding to the code.
[0023]
Here, if a mismatch is detected, the classification box 5 continues to rotate. If a match is detected, the electromagnetic brake 13 is turned on and the pulling solenoid 20 is turned on to classify the partition plate upright member 21. Advance into box 5. In this case, the classification box 5 is slightly rotated, and the partition plate 6 is gradually raised by the partition plate standing member 21 as the rotation is performed. Then, the CPU 41 turns off the step motor 9, opens the shutter 14, and further drives the inlet sensor 24. Here, when the slip is inserted, the entrance sensor 24 detects it, but if it is not inserted, the CPU 41 displays a message indicating that it should be inserted and waits for the insertion. If a slip is inserted into the slip slot 12, if the presence of the slip is detected by the entrance sensor 24 even after 2 to 3 seconds have elapsed, the CPU 41 determines that a paper jam has occurred and displays a message to that effect. The drive of the step motor 9 is prohibited.
On the other hand, when the slip is normally inserted, the shutter 14 is closed, the electromagnetic brake 13 is turned off, and the solenoid 20 is turned off to retract the partition plate upright member 21 from the classification box 5. .
Such an operation is repeated every time a classification code is input from the keyboard 2, and as a result, the slip can be classified and stored in the classification box 5 simply by inserting the slip from the slip slot 12. Even when a slip is taken out from the classification box 5, if the classification code is input, the corresponding classification storage space 7 is positioned at the slip slot 12, so that a bundle of classified and stored slips is classified into the classification storage space. 7 for each designated category.
[0024]
According to the classification processing apparatus 1 configured as described above, the entire classification box 5 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape, and the inside thereof is divided into a plurality (64 pieces) by the partition plates 6 arranged radially. Since each partition plate 6 is rotatably attached to the classification box 5 so as to be inclined by 45 degrees with respect to the vertical plane, for example, the partition plate Compared with the case where 6 is fixedly erected vertically, the upper end opening of the classification storage space 7 can be widened, and slips can be easily inserted and removed. Further, since the slip is stored in the classification storage space 7 in a state of being laid down at 45 degrees, the height of the classification box 5 can be lowered by that much, and the classification box 5 can be made thin. Furthermore, the order of inserting the slips can be maintained by laying the slips, and the subsequent work can be performed efficiently. Also, if the slip is stored vertically upright, the central portion of the slip gradually rises as the bundle of slips is “squeezed” by the rotation drive of the classification box 5. The storage state of the slip does not collapse, and the collapse of the storage state can be effectively prevented.
[0025]
Further, a part of each partition plate 6 is provided with a U-shaped cutout portion 6d extending downward from the upper edge portion, and the U-shaped cutout is taken out when the slip in the classified storage space 7 is manually taken out. Since the finger is inserted into the notch 6d, the slip can be taken out more easily, and even if a small piece of paper A is stuck to the partition plate 6 due to the action of static electricity or the like as shown in FIG. Can be taken out.
Further, since the partition plate 6e is formed on the lower part of the inner side surface of the partition plate 6 that is not receiving the load of the slip in the two partition plates 6 constituting the classified storage space 7, When a slip is inserted in a near-full state in which the amount of slip in the classified storage space 7 is close to its allowable range, the slip is placed on the table 6e and stored in a tilted state, and its own weight. Thus, a bundle of already stored slips is pressed. FIG. 12 (A) shows this state. Since the existing stock slip is pressed by a plurality of slips placed on the cradle 6e, it is possible to secure a gap for inserting the stock slip. That is, FIG. 12 (B) shows the storage state when the cradle 6e is not formed. When a wrinkled slip is inserted, the classified storage space 7 is immediately full. Since the existing stock slip that has been wrinkled is pressed and compressed by the slip on the table 6e, a gap for insertion can be secured.
[0026]
Further, the classification box 5 is rotatably mounted in the top plate portion 15 of the classification processing apparatus 1, and a shutter is opened and closed in the vicinity of the slip slot 12 at a predetermined position of the top cover 17 covering the classification box 5. 14 is provided, and the opening / closing operation of the shutter 14 is controlled according to whether or not the classification box 5 is rotationally driven. Therefore, it is possible to improve safety without impairing workability. In particular, the result is remarkable compared to a manual shutter.
FIG. 13 shows the operation of the shutter 14, (A) shows a state in which the shutter 14 is closed, and (B) shows a state in which the shutter 14 is opened. Here, a flap portion 14c is rotatably attached to the shutter body 14a via a hinge 14b, and the support plate 14d attached to the flap portion 14c is always pressed onto the guide rail 25 by its own weight. Therefore, when the shutter body 14a is retracted, the hinge 14b slides on the inclined portion 25b from the horizontal portion 25a of the guide rail 25, and when the shutter body 14a is advanced, the support plate 14d is moved to the guide rail. The horizontal portion 25a slides from the 25 inclined portions 25b. As a result, the flap portion 14c of the shutter 14 is guided by the guide rail 25 to be in a horizontally extended state or a bent state as shown in FIGS. In this case, since the semicircular sliding portion 14e is formed of polyacetal resin or the like on the entire lower surface of the support plate 14d, the support plate 14d can smoothly run on the guide rail 25 without noise.
Further, since the buffer member 26 such as a rubber rubber is provided at the tip of the flap portion 14c, it is possible to prevent danger and noise. That is, in the slip sorting operation in a bank or the like, the work efficiency is emphasized, and it becomes a problem how much amount can be processed per unit time, so the shutter opening / closing operation cannot be performed slowly. Therefore, the buffer member 26 is provided in order to operate the shutter 14 at high speed and to prevent danger and noise.
[0027]
In addition, the classification box 5 is rotatably mounted in the top plate portion 15 of the classification processing apparatus 1, and a slip slot 12 is formed at a predetermined position of the top cover 17 covering the classification box 5. Is attached to the top plate portion 15 so as to be rotatable, the position of the slip slot 12 can be arbitrarily changed simply by rotating the top plate cover 17. That is, the slip slot 12 can be set at a position where the work efficiency is improved according to the office environment and the convenience of the user.
In addition, since the top cover 17 is provided with a transparent window 29 for seeing through the inside of the classification box 5, it is possible to check the storage state of the slip from outside and to detect abnormalities such as paper jams. By rotating the plate cover 17, the position of the transparent window 29 can be arbitrarily changed according to the user's convenience. Further, since the top cover 17 is provided with the position mark sensor 11 in addition to the slip slot 12, the slip slot is changed even if the top cover 17 is rotated to change the position of the slip slot 12. 12 and the relative position relationship between the position mark sensor 11 can be maintained.
[0028]
In addition, an entrance sensor 24 for detecting whether or not a slip inserted from the slip slot 12 is stored in the classification storage space 7 is provided in the vicinity of the slip slot 12, and while the slip is not completely stored, Since the rotation drive of the classification box 5 is prohibited, it is possible to prevent a paper jam or breakage of the slip. By the way, in order to improve the work efficiency of the slip sorting work, the slip may be thrown in roughly, but even in such a case, the entrance sensor 24 is provided as a safety measure, so the work efficiency is not lowered. In addition, paper jams can be prevented.
[0029]
In the above-described embodiment, the inclination of the partition plate 6 is restricted by the inner peripheral wall 5a of the classification box 5. However, the outer peripheral wall and the inner peripheral wall of the classification box have the same height. A V-shaped groove is formed on the upper edge of the inner peripheral wall for each number of partition plates, and the protrusions extending from both ends of the upper portion of the partition plate are formed on the outer peripheral wall of the classification box. Then, the inclination of the partition plate 6 may be regulated by the shape of each groove by engaging with the grooves formed on the inner peripheral wall. Moreover, although the inclination angle of the partition plate 6 is 45 degrees, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be inclined by 60 degrees, for example.
Moreover, although the U-shaped notch 6d was formed in each partition plate 6, the shape of this notch is arbitrary and may be rectangular or semicircular. Furthermore, although the cradle 6e is arranged in parallel at the lower part of the inner surface of each partition plate 6, the cradle 6e can be formed arbitrarily. For example, a semicircular cut line may be formed on the partition plate and bent. Of course, the shape of the stage 6e is of course arbitrary.
[0030]
Further, although the guide rail 25 is provided to bend the flap portion 14c of the shirt 14, the flap portion 14c may be bent by a spring without providing the guide rail 25, and the mechanism is arbitrary. Moreover, although the buffer member 26 was attached to the flap part 14c, you may comprise the whole flap part with a buffer member. Although the shutter 14 is slid linearly, the shutter may be formed in an arc shape and slid in an arc shape.
Moreover, although the top plate cover 17 is rotatably attached to the top plate portion 15, this rotation amount is not limited to 180 degrees, and if it can be rotated 360 degrees, not only a right-handed person but also a left-handed person. It will be possible to respond to.
Furthermore, the entrance sensor 24 is not limited to a transmissive sensor, and may be a reflective sensor. Further, although the position mark sensor 11 is a bar code reader, it may be a magnetic sensor.
[0031]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, each partition plate that forms the storage space for each classification in the storage unit for each classification is rotatably attached to the storage unit for each classification so that each partition plate is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical plane. The upper end opening of the storage space can be widened, and articles can be easily put in and out. In addition, since the articles are stored in a slanted state, it is possible to reduce the thickness of the classified storage section and to maintain the order of loading the articles. However, the storage state of the article does not collapse. If a notch that extends downward from the upper edge of each partition plate is formed, it will be easier to remove the article, and even a small piece of paper, for example, can be easily removed. become. Moreover, if a stand is formed in the lower part of the inner surface of the partition plate, the storage space can be secured accordingly.
In addition, according to the present invention, the shutter member is provided with a shutter member that covers the classified storage portion with the top plate cover and opens and closes an article insertion port formed on the top plate cover. Since the opening / closing operation is controlled in conjunction with the rotational drive of the classified storage unit, it is possible to improve safety without impairing workability. Further, if the tip of the shutter member is bent obliquely downward when the article insertion port is opened, the shutter member can also serve as a guide plate for guiding the article to the storage space when the article is inserted. Can be further improved. In addition, when the shutter member is driven at a high speed and a cushioning material such as a rubber rubber is provided at the tip thereof, it is possible to prevent danger and noise.
Furthermore, according to the present invention, since the article insertion port is formed in the top cover and the top cover is made rotatable, the position of the article insertion port can be arbitrarily changed, and the workability is further improved. It becomes possible. Further, if a confirmation window is formed on a part of the top cover, it is possible to confirm the storage status, abnormality, etc. from the outside, and the position of this confirmation window can be arbitrarily changed according to the convenience of the user. If a position sensor is provided on the top cover, the relative positional relationship between the position sensor and the article insertion port can be maintained even if the position of the article insertion port is changed.
In addition, according to the present invention, since the entrance sensor is provided to control the driving of the classified storage unit, it is possible to prevent a paper jam or breakage of a slip or the like.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a classification processing apparatus 1. FIG.
FIGS. 2A and 2B conceptually show the main structure in the classification processing apparatus 1, wherein FIG. 2A is a schematic transverse sectional view, and FIG. 2B is a schematic longitudinal sectional view;
FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the top plate cover 17 is removed from the top plate portion 15 of the classification processing apparatus 1, and shows a state in which the partition plate 6 is not attached in the classification box 5. FIG. FIG. 5B is an enlarged view of a portion where positioning is performed by engaging the top plate portion 15 and the top plate cover 17.
4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a partition plate 6 is attached to a classification box 5. FIG.
FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view showing a part of each partition plate 6 radially arranged in the classification box 5;
6 is a view showing a state in which the inclination of the partition plate 6 is restricted by the inner peripheral wall 5a constituting the classification box 5. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a view showing a state when the classification storage space 7 corresponding to the designated classification is set at the slip slot 12;
FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view showing the vicinity of the slip slot 12 in an enlarged manner.
9 is an enlarged perspective view showing the structure of the shutter 14. FIG.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the classification processing apparatus 1;
FIG. 11 is a view showing the contents of a space number allocation memory.
12A is a view for explaining the operation of a cradle 6e formed on the partition plate 6, and FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a slip storage state when the cradle 6e is not formed.
13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating the operation of the shutter, where FIG. 13A illustrates a state when the shutter is closed, and FIG. 13B illustrates a state when the shutter is open.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Classification processing equipment
2 Keyboard
5 Classification box
5a Inner wall
6 Partition plate
6c Extension part
6d U-shaped notch
6e stand
7 classification storage space
8 Bar code
9 Step motor
10 belt
11 Position mark sensor
12 slip entry / exit
13 Electromagnetic brake
14 Shutter
14a Shutter body
14b Hinge
14c Flap part
14d support plate
15 Top plate
17 Top cover
20 Pulling solenoid
21 Partition plate upright member
22 Light receiving element
23 Light Emitting Element
24 Entrance sensor
25 guide rail
26 Buffer member
29 Transparent window

Claims (10)

A classification storage unit having a plurality of classification storage spaces for classifying a plurality of types of articles by type, and when the type of the article is specified at the time of article storage, the classification storage corresponding to the specified type A classification processing apparatus that detects a space and rotates the classification storage unit until the detected classification storage space corresponds to an article insertion port provided at a predetermined position,
The storage units classified by classification are rotatably mounted in the top plate portion of the apparatus main body, and the entirety thereof is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape, and the interior thereof is divided by the partition plates arranged radially. Divided into classified storage spaces,
The classification processing apparatus, wherein each partition plate is rotatably attached to the classification storage unit so as to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to a vertical plane. Forming a notch of a predetermined size extending downward from the upper edge of a part of each partition plate;
2. The classification processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a finger is inserted into the notch when the article in the classification storage space is taken out manually. Of the two partition plates that form the classification storage space, the partition plate that receives the load of the article put into the classification space is the first partition plate, and the other partition plate is the second partition plate. A partition plate is formed at a predetermined position below the one side surface of the second partition plate facing the first partition plate,
When an article put into the classified storage space is placed on the table and stored in an inclined manner, the article stored in an inclined manner toward the first partition plate by its own weight. The classification processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the processing apparatus is pressed. A classification storage unit having a plurality of classification storage spaces for classifying a plurality of types of articles by type, and when the type of the article is specified at the time of article storage, the classification storage corresponding to the specified type A classification processing apparatus that detects a space and rotates the classification storage unit until the detected classification storage space corresponds to an article insertion port provided at a predetermined position,
The classified storage section is rotatably mounted in the top plate portion of the apparatus main body, and the article input port is formed at a predetermined position of the top cover that covers the classified storage section, and is arranged in the vicinity of the article input port. A shutter member for opening and closing
When the classified storage space is located at a position corresponding to the article carry-in entrance, the rotational drive of the classified storage unit is stopped to open the shutter member, and when the classified storage unit is rotationally driven, the shutter member is closed. A classification processing apparatus comprising a shutter driving unit . The shutter member is formed in a flat plate shape as a whole, and its tip end region is formed so that it can be bent obliquely downward,
A folding mechanism is provided that bends the tip end region of the shutter member obliquely downward when the article input port is opened by the shutter member, and returns the shutter member tip region to the original state when the article input port is closed. The classification processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein:   5. The classification processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein a buffer member is attached to a front end portion of the shutter member. A classification storage unit having a plurality of classification storage spaces for classifying a plurality of types of articles by type, and when the type of the article is specified at the time of article storage, the classification storage corresponding to the specified type A classification processing apparatus that detects a space and rotates the classification storage unit until the detected classification storage space corresponds to an article insertion port provided at a predetermined position,
The classified storage section is rotatably mounted in the top plate portion of the apparatus main body, and the article input port is formed at a predetermined position of the top cover that covers the classified storage section. The top cover covers the apparatus main body. It is attached to the top plate of the machine so that it can rotate.
A classification processing apparatus characterized in that the position of the article insertion port is changed by rotating the top cover.   8. The classification processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein a confirmation window is formed on at least a part of the top cover to confirm the inside of the classification storage section. When the type of the article is specified at the time of storing the article, a position sensor for detecting the position of the classified storage space corresponding to the specified type is provided at a predetermined position of the top cover,
8. The relative positional relationship between the article insertion port and a position sensor is maintained when the top cover is rotated to change the position of the article insertion port. The processing apparatus classified by classification. A classification storage unit having a plurality of classification storage spaces for classifying a plurality of types of articles by type, and when the type of the article is specified at the time of article storage, the classification storage corresponding to the specified type A classification processing apparatus that detects a space and rotates the classification storage unit until the detected classification storage space corresponds to an article insertion port provided at a predetermined position,
An entrance sensor for detecting whether or not an article thrown from the article slot is stored in the classification storage space is provided in the vicinity of the article slot.
In addition, the classification processing apparatus is provided with a drive control unit that prohibits rotation of the classification storage unit while the entrance sensor detects that the article is not completely stored.

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