JP3923606B2 - Automatic ticket gate - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an automatic ticket gate apparatus that performs automatic ticket gate processing on ticket gates such as tickets and entrance tickets on which various types of information are magnetically recorded.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, automatic ticket gates that perform automatic ticket gate processing have been installed at entrances and exits of railway stations and other transportation facilities and various facilities for the purpose of labor saving in ticket gate operations. This automatic ticket gate checks the ticket gates such as tickets and entrance tickets entered by the user when the user enters the facility, leaves the facility, or changes the facility. Permits the user to pass the ticket, and prevents the user from passing the illegal ticket gate.
[0003]
Such an automatic ticket gate is provided with a magnetic field provided on one side of a ticket inserted by a user at the time of entering / exiting a station or transiting a train, that is, on the back side of the side subjected to printing processing. Read magnetic information recorded in the recording unit, such as entrance station information and fare information, and determine whether or not the user can pass based on the read information. Magnetic information writing, punching, printing, etc. are performed.
[0004]
In addition, the automatic ticket gate corresponding to the insertion of a plurality of tickets, for example, when discharging a large ticket and a small ticket together, in order to prevent the user from forgetting to take the ticket, In the stacking section, small tickets are stacked on top of a large ticket and then discharged.
[0005]
When stacking a plurality of tickets on the stacking unit, conventionally, a stacking path is arranged in front of the stacking unit, and the stacking unit distributes the tickets to the transporting path by an actuator. I am trying to send it to.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional mechanism requires a plurality of conveyance paths, and only one boarding ticket is passed through one conveyance path. Therefore, if the number of simultaneously processed sheets increases, the conveyance path increases accordingly.
[0007]
For this reason, if the number of processed sheets at the customer's use differs, the size of the transport unit also changes, and the size of the automatic ticket gate main body must be made large in advance.
In addition, a mechanism such as an actuator that distributes one sheet to each conveyance path is also required for the conveyance path, which increases the number of parts, increases the size, and increases the cost.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of such a current situation, and stacks a plurality of tickets on a single transport path with respect to the stacking unit without arranging a plurality of transport paths in front of the stacking unit. An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic ticket gate that can be used.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention includes a slot for inserting a plurality of tickets, and a transport means for transporting the tickets inserted into the slot one by one. A processing means provided in a middle part of the transport means for applying magnetism and a printing process to the ticket, and a stacking means for introducing and stacking the ticket processed by the processing means and carried out of the transport means. The stacking means includes an introduction port portion for introducing a ticket carried out from the conveying means, and the ticket introduced from the introduction port portion in a forward direction and a reverse direction. Transport Thus, a traveling means capable of traveling in the forward and reverse directions transported to the stacking position, and a first stop provided on the traveling means and brought into contact with the boarding ticket transported in the forward direction by the traveling means and stopped at the stacking position. And a ride provided on the traveling means and conveyed in the forward direction by the traveling means On ticket A length that is a minimum size between the first stopper and the introduction port and along the transport direction of the ticket into which a separation distance from the introduction port is inserted. A second stopper provided at a position shorter than the length of the ticket; a detecting means for detecting the ticket based on the fact that the ticket is stopped by the first stopper; and the detecting means detects the ticket. Detected Based on The travel member travels in the reverse direction until the leading portion of the ticket in the forward direction passes through the second stopper, and the ticket is transported in the reverse direction, and the rear end of the ticket in the forward direction is transported. Projecting from the introduction port so as not to flow backward to the carry-out side of the means, closing the second stopper and causing the travel means to travel in the forward direction to stop the boarding ticket at the second stopper, The ride from the state On ticket Then, the subsequent ticket unloaded from the conveying means is sent and conveyed, and the stop of the second stopper is released and the preceding and subsequent tickets are conveyed and accumulated in a state where they are superimposed on the accumulation position. Control means.
[0010]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there are provided an insertion slot for inserting a plurality of tickets, a conveying means for conveying the tickets inserted into the insertion slot one by one, and a middle part of the conveying means. , A processing means for performing magnetic and printing processing on the ticket, and a stacking means for introducing and stacking the ticket processed by the processing means and carried out from the transport means, An introduction port for introducing a ticket to be carried out from the transport means, and a ticket introduced from the introduction port in a forward direction and a reverse direction. Transport Traveling means that can travel forward and backward to be transported to the accumulation position, and a ride that is provided on the traveling means and that is transported in the forward direction by the traveling means. On ticket A first stopper provided at a position longer than the length of the maximum size ticket among the tickets to which a separation distance from the introduction port portion is inserted; A ride provided on the travel means and conveyed in the forward direction by the travel means On ticket A second stopper provided at a position where the length along the transport direction of the ticket into which the separation distance from the introduction port portion is inserted is shorter than the length of the minimum size ticket; The ticket was stopped by the first stopper Based on Detecting means for detecting the ticket, and the detecting means detects the ticket Based on The travel member travels in the reverse direction until the leading portion of the ticket in the forward direction passes through the second stopper, and the ticket is transported in the reverse direction, and the rear end of the ticket in the forward direction is transported. Projecting from the introduction port so as not to flow backward to the carry-out side of the means, closing the second stopper and causing the travel means to travel in the forward direction to stop the boarding ticket at the second stopper, The ride from the state On ticket Then, the subsequent ticket unloaded from the conveying means is sent and conveyed, and the stop of the second stopper is released and the preceding and subsequent tickets are conveyed and accumulated in a state where they are superimposed on the accumulation position. Control means.
[0012]
Claim 3 The described one is provided with an insertion slot for inserting a plurality of tickets, a conveyance means for conveying the tickets inserted into the insertion slot one by one, and a middle part of the conveyance means. Processing means for performing magnetic and printing processing on the ticket, and stacking means for introducing and stacking the tickets processed by the processing means and carried out from the transporting means, wherein the stacking means is the transporting means An introduction port portion for introducing a ticket to be carried out from the vehicle, a traveling means capable of traveling forward and backward to transport the ticket introduced from the introduction port portion to the stacking position by traveling in the forward direction, and the traveling device. The maximum length of a ticket that is placed at a distance from the introduction port is selectively brought into contact with and stopped at the stacking position. A first stopper longer than The ticket that is transported in the forward direction by the travel means is selectively brought into contact with the ticket and stopped. From the length of the smallest-sized ticket among the tickets in which the separation distance from the introduction port is inserted After the boarding ticket is transported by the short second stopper and the traveling means traveling in the forward direction and stopped at the accumulation position by the first stopper, the traveling means is caused to travel in the reverse direction. After the boarding ticket is fed back, the second stopper passes through the second stopper and protrudes from the introduction port portion so as not to flow backward to the carry-out side of the conveying means, and then the second stopper is closed, By traveling the traveling means in the forward direction, the boarding ticket is stopped by the second stopper, and from this state, the subsequent boarding ticket that is unloaded from the transportation means is transported toward the surface of the boarding ticket. Then By releasing the stop of the serial second stoppers, and a control means for conveying integrated leading and trailing tickets superposed state in the stacking position.
[0013]
Claim 4 What is described includes an insertion slot for inserting a plurality of tickets, a conveyance means for conveying the tickets inserted into the insertion slot one by one, and a first drive means for driving the conveyance means A processing means provided in a middle part of the transport means for applying magnetism and a printing process to the ticket, and a stacking means for introducing and stacking the ticket processed by the processing means and carried out of the transport means. And the stacking means transports the ticket introduced from the transport means to the stacking position by traveling in the forward direction the ticket introduced from the inlet. A traveling means capable of traveling forward and backward, a second driving means for traveling the traveling means in the forward and reverse directions, and a ticket that is conveyed in the forward direction by the traveling means is selectively brought into contact with the stacking position. The inlet port The first stopper, which is longer than the length of the maximum size of the tickets to be inserted, is selectively brought into contact with the ticket transported in the forward direction by the travel means and stopped. A second stopper that is shorter than the length of the smallest-sized ticket among the tickets that are inserted at a distance from the introduction port, and the traveling means traveling in the positive direction, Is transported and stopped at the stacking position by the first stopper, the travel means is traveled in the reverse direction to reversely feed the ticket, and the end is passed through the second stopper. After projecting from the introduction port so as not to flow backward to the carry-out side of the transport means, the second stopper is closed and the travel means is caused to travel in the forward direction so that the boarding ticket is moved by the second stopper. Stop this state After feeding and transporting the subsequent ticket carried out from the transport means toward the surface portion of the ticket, releasing the stop of the second stopper allows the preceding and subsequent tickets to be moved to the stacking position. And control means for transporting and accumulating in an overlapped state.
[0014]
Claim 5 What is described includes an insertion slot for inserting a plurality of tickets, a conveyance means for conveying the tickets inserted into the insertion slot one by one, and a first drive means for driving the conveyance means A processing means provided in a middle part of the transport means for applying magnetism and a printing process to the ticket, and a stacking means for introducing and stacking the ticket processed by the processing means and carried out of the transport means. And the stacking means transports the ticket introduced from the transport means to the stacking position by traveling in the forward direction the ticket introduced from the inlet. A traveling means capable of traveling forward and backward, a second driving means for traveling the traveling means in the forward and reverse directions, and a ticket that is conveyed in the forward direction by the traveling means is selectively brought into contact with the stacking position. The inlet port The first stopper, which is longer than the length of the maximum size of the tickets to be inserted, is selectively brought into contact with the ticket transported in the forward direction by the travel means and stopped. When the ticket is stopped by the second stopper, which is shorter than the length of the smallest size ticket among the tickets to be inserted at a distance from the introduction port, and the first stopper. Detecting means for detecting the boarding ticket, and when the detecting means detects the boarding ticket, the second driving means causes the traveling means to travel in the reverse direction to reversely feed the boarding ticket. After the stopper is passed and its end protrudes from the introduction port so as not to flow backward to the carry-out side of the transport means, the second stopper is closed and the travel means travels in the forward direction. Pass the ticket to the second strike Stop at this position, and send and carry the subsequent ticket unloaded from the transfer means toward the surface of the ticket from this state, and cancel the stop of the second stopper to advance and follow the boarding And control means for transporting and stacking the tickets in a state of being stacked at the stacking position.
[0016]
Claim 6 What is described includes an insertion slot for inserting a plurality of tickets, a conveyance means for conveying the tickets inserted into the insertion slot one by one, and a first drive means for driving the conveyance means A processing means provided in the middle of the transport means for applying magnetism and a printing process to the boarding ticket, and a boarding ticket processed by the processing means and carried out of the transporting means in the first and second directions. Sorting means for sorting, stacking means for introducing and stacking the tickets distributed in the first direction by the sorting means, and discharging the tickets, and tickets distributed in the second direction by the sorting means A collecting means for collecting, and the stacking means is configured to travel in the forward direction through an introduction port portion for introducing a ticket carried out from the conveying means, and the ticket introduced from the introduction port portion. Forward / reverse transport to the stacking position A freely traveling means, a second driving means for traveling the traveling means in the forward and reverse directions, and a ticket that is conveyed in the forward direction by the traveling means is selectively brought into contact with and stopped at the stacking position. The first stopper that is longer than the length of the maximum-sized ticket among the tickets into which the separation distance from the introduction port portion is inserted, and the ticket that is conveyed in the forward direction by the traveling means are selectively selected. A second stopper that is shorter than the length of the smallest-sized ticket among the tickets to be inserted at a distance from the introduction port, and in the positive direction of the traveling means. After the travel ticket is transported and is brought into contact with the first stopper and stopped at the stacking position, the travel means is traveled in the reverse direction to reversely feed the travel ticket to the second stopper. Pass the end of the After projecting from the inlet port by the allocating means so as not to flow backward to the carry-out side of the means, the second stopper is closed and the traveling means is caused to travel in the forward direction, whereby the ticket is 2 is brought into contact with the stopper of the second, and the subsequent ticket carried out from the conveying means is sent toward the surface of the ticket from this state, and the stop of the second stopper is released, so that the preceding and succeeding And a control means for transporting and stacking the boarding ticket in a state of being superimposed on the stacking position.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention will be described below with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of an automatic ticket gate. The automatic ticket gate 10 inspects the ticket inserted by the user, permits the user to pass if the ticket is valid, and prevents the user from passing if the ticket is invalid. In addition, the automatic ticket gate 10 performs a punching process and a printing process on the inserted ticket as necessary, and then, depending on the type of ticket and the purpose of passing (entry or exit), the user Return the ticket or collect the ticket.
[0018]
Various information is magnetically recorded on one side of the ticket inserted into the automatic ticket gate, and the automatic ticket gate checks the ticket and determines the type of ticket based on this information. Examples of such a ticket include an ordinary ticket, a multi-pass ticket, a regular ticket, a prepaid card, and the like.
[0019]
In the following explanation, a relatively small ticket such as a regular ticket or a multi-pass ticket is referred to as a small ticket, a relatively large ticket such as a regular ticket or a prepaid card is referred to as a large ticket, and As with prepaid cards, information on the amount paid in advance is recorded, and the card from which the amount equivalent to the boarding fee is deducted each time you board is referred to as the amount card, and other tickets (ordinary tickets and multi-pass tickets) And commuter pass) are collectively referred to as normal tickets. The boarding ticket has a surface on which information is magnetically recorded as a back surface and the opposite side as a surface.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 1, an automatic ticket gate 10 includes a slot 12 for inserting a ticket, a sending unit 14 for sending out the inserted ticket, an alignment unit 16 for adjusting the direction of the ticket, Central processing unit 20 that performs inspection, information writing to the ticket, punch processing, and printing processing, distribution unit 70 that distributes the ticket according to return or collection, and stacking unit 72 that accumulates the ticket for return And a discharge port 84 for discharging the ticket, and a recovery box 86 for storing the recovered ticket.
[0021]
The automatic ticket gate 10 is compatible with batch insertion of a plurality of tickets, and for the batch insertion of a plurality of tickets, the sending unit 14 sends out the plurality of tickets inserted one by one. The central processing unit 20 first processes and sends out the large boarding ticket, and then processes and sends out the small boarding ticket, and the stacking unit 72 stacks the plurality of boarded tickets and discharges them.
[0022]
The central processing unit 20 includes an information reading unit 22 that reads information recorded on the boarding ticket, an inversion unit 28 that flips over the boarded ticket, an information writing unit 32 that writes information on the boarding ticket, and a small boarding ticket. A small ticket processing unit 42 that performs punch processing and printing processing, a money card processing unit 52 that performs punch processing and printing processing on a money card, and a plurality of tickets mixed with a large ticket and a small ticket. A temporary storage unit 92 is provided for arranging the order of transporting the large and small boarding tickets for the insertion.
[0023]
In addition, the central processing unit 20 determines the number of tickets inserted, the order of a plurality of tickets sent out from the sending unit 14, the writing error on the ticket in the information writing unit 32, etc. And a transport mechanism that forms a plurality of transport paths for transporting the boarding ticket through the respective sections in an appropriate order. This transport mechanism creates one of a plurality of transport paths by switching the plurality of flappers 62, 64, 66 as the first and second switching means by the control means 100. The transport mechanism will be described in detail later.
[0024]
The information reading unit 22 has a first reading head 24 and a second reading head 26. The first reading head 24 is arranged on the upper side of the ticket passing there, the second reading head 26 is arranged on the lower side of the ticket passing there, and the first reading head 24 is Conversely, the information recorded on the back surface of the inserted ticket is read, and the second reading head 26 reads the information recorded on the back surface of the inserted ticket.
[0025]
The information reading unit 22 determines the front and back of the ticket by checking which reading head has read the ticket information, and identifies the type of the ticket based on the read information.
[0026]
As shown by the arrow in FIG. 2, the reversing unit 28 detects that the reading unit 22 detects that the front and back sides of the ticket are correctly inserted, in other words, confirms the information recording surface, that is, the ticket whose back side faces downward. In this case, the conveyance path for sending the ticket to the information writing unit 32 is formed as it is, and conversely, the detection of the wrong ticket on the front and back by the reading unit 22, that is, the information recording surface, that is, the back surface For confirmation of a ticket that faces upward, a conveyance path is formed so that the ticket is turned over and sent to the information writing unit 32 as indicated by a thick arrow in FIG.
[0027]
The transfer path is switched by switching the flapper 30 supported so as to be swingable. When the front and back of the ticket are correct, the flapper 30 does not hinder the straight travel of the ticket as shown in FIG. Take a posture, and if the front and back of the ticket are not correct, take a posture that prevents straight travel of the ticket as shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the incorrect front and back tickets are first drawn downward from the leading edge, as indicated by the small arrow on the right side, and then lifted upward from the trailing edge, as indicated by the small arrow on the left side. Are turned over and sent to the information writing unit 32 with the front and back in the correct posture.
[0028]
The information writing unit 32 has a write head 34 and a verify head 36. The write head 34 writes necessary information on the information recording surface on the back of the ticket by magnetic means, and the verify head 36 writes The information written on the back of the ticket is read by the head 34. The information processing unit 32 determines whether or not predetermined information has been correctly written on the boarding ticket based on the reading result by the verify head 36.
[0029]
The small ticket processing unit 42 has a punching device 44 and a thermal head 46, and the punching device 44 performs punching processing, that is, punching, for example, when entering the small ticket passing there. The thermal head 46 prints predetermined information such as date and time on the surface of a small ticket passing there.
[0030]
The money card processing unit 52 has a punching device 54 and a thermal head 56. The punching device 54 is predetermined for the money card passing therethrough, for example, depending on the remaining money for the prepaid card. The thermal head 56 prints predetermined information such as a station name and date / time on the back of the money card passing therethrough.
[0031]
The allocating unit 70 includes a stacking unit 72, a collection conveyance unit 74 that sends the ticket to the collection box 86, and a switching flapper 76 for switching a conveyance path that guides the ticket. The switching flapper 76 takes, for example, a posture that forms a conveyance path that guides this to a collection conveyance unit 74 for a small ticket at the time of exit, and, for example, for a small ticket at the time of entry In addition, for a large-sized ticket, a posture for forming a conveyance path for guiding the large-sized ticket to the stacking unit 72 is always taken.
[0032]
Next, the transport mechanism of the central processing unit 20 will be described. As described above, this transport mechanism can form a plurality of transport paths, and forms a suitable transport path according to the type, processing form, and processing result of the ticket.
[0033]
First, the operation of the transport mechanism when a single ticket is inserted alone will be described.
The transport mechanism is shown in FIG. 4 in order to process a ticket for a normal ticket, for example, an ordinary ticket, a multi-pass ticket, and a regular ticket for which information has been correctly written by the information writing unit 32. As shown in FIG. 1, a first transport path (normal ticket gate transport path) T1 as a first transport means for sending to the sorting section 70 via the punch device 44 and the thermal head 46 of the small ticket processing section 42. Form. The first transport path T1 is formed by switching the postures of the flapper 62 and the flapper 64. The flapper 62 takes an attitude of guiding the ticket that has passed through the information writing unit 32 to the small ticket processing unit 42 in response to the confirmation of the normal ticket by the information reading unit 22, and the flapper 64 In response to the confirmation of the successful writing of information by 32, the attitude of guiding the ticket that has passed through the small ticket processing unit 42 to the distribution unit 70 is taken.
[0034]
For the ticket to be returned, for example, a regular ticket, a regular ticket at the time of entry, and a multi-pass ticket, the allocating unit 70 discharges the ticket into the outlet 84 by the cooperation of the flapper 76 and the stacking unit 72. A return transport path Te is formed to be sent to the vehicle, and for a ticket to be collected, for example, a normal ticket or a number of tickets when leaving, the flapper 76 and the collection transport unit 74 cooperate to collect the ticket. A collection conveyance path Tc to be sent to the collection box 86 is formed.
[0035]
As shown in FIG. 5, the transport mechanism sends a small boarding ticket to the information writing section 32 again for a normal boarding ticket for which information has not been correctly written by the information writing section 32. A second transport path (ordinary ticket loop transport path) T2 that returns to the information writing section 32 from before the distribution section 70 after passing through the processing section 42 is formed. The normal ticket loop conveying path T2 is formed by switching the postures of the flapper 62, the flapper 64, and the flapper 66. The flapper 62 takes an attitude of guiding the ticket that has passed through the information writing unit 32 to the small ticket processing unit 42 in response to the confirmation of the normal ticket by the information reading unit 22, and the flapper 64 and the flapper 66 are information In response to the confirmation of the writing failure of the information by the writing unit 32, the attitude of guiding the ticket that has passed through the small ticket processing unit 42 to the information writing unit 32 again is taken. Note that the small ticket processing unit 42 does not perform any processing on the ticket transported along the normal ticket loop transport path T2.
[0036]
The information writing unit 32 writes information on the normal ticket that has been sent again by the writing head 34 and confirms the writing result by the verify head 36.
Therefore, the normal ticket for which information writing by the information writing unit 32 has not been performed correctly is performed until the information writing by the information writing unit 32 is performed correctly, as shown in FIG. The normal ticket that has been repeatedly returned to the information writing section 32 by the information writing section 32 and is correctly written by the information writing section 32 is sent to the sorting section 70 by the normal ticket ticket gate transport path T1 shown in FIG. It is done.
[0037]
As shown in FIG. 6, the transport mechanism turns on the ticket for the money card for which information has been correctly written by the information writing unit 32, and as shown in FIG. A third transport path (a money card ticket gate transport path) T3 is formed as a third transport means for sending to the sorting unit 70 via the head 56. The money card ticket gate transport path T3 is formed by switching the positions of the flapper 62, the flapper 66, and the flapper 64. In response to the confirmation of the amount card by the information reading unit 22, the flapper 62 takes an attitude of guiding the amount card that has passed through the information writing unit 32 to the flapper 66, and the flapper 66 writes information by the information writing unit 32. In response to the confirmation of success, the attitude of guiding the money card to the money card processing section 52 is taken, and the flapper 64 takes the attitude of guiding the money card that has passed the money card processing section 52 to the distribution section 70.
[0038]
The distribution unit 70 forms a return conveyance path Te for sending the money card to the discharge port 84 by the cooperation of the flapper 76 and the stacking unit 72 so that the money card is always returned.
[0039]
As shown in FIG. 7, the transport mechanism sends information to the information writing unit 32 for the money card for which information writing by the information writing unit 32 has not been correctly performed. A fourth transport path (a money card loop transport path) T4 is formed as a second transport means for returning to the writing section 32. The money card loop conveyance path T4 is formed by switching the positions of the flapper 62 and the flapper 66. In response to the confirmation of the amount card by the information reading unit 22, the flapper 62 takes an attitude of guiding the amount card that has passed the information writing unit 32 to the flapper 66, and the flapper 66 writes information by the information writing unit 32. In response to the confirmation of the failure, the attitude of guiding the money card to the information writing unit 32 again is taken.
[0040]
Accordingly, the money card for which information writing by the information writing section 32 has not been correctly performed is repeated by the money card loop transport path T4 shown in FIG. 7 until the information writing section 32 has correctly written the information. The money card that has been returned to the information writing section 32 and has been correctly written by the information writing section 32 is sent to the sorting section 70 via the money card ticket gate transport path T3 shown in FIG.
[0041]
Next, the operation of the transport mechanism in a situation where a plurality of tickets are entered at once will be described.
In order to batch-load a plurality of tickets including both a small ticket and a large ticket, it is desirable that the small ticket is superimposed on the large ticket and discharged. For this reason, the transport mechanism first sends the large boarding ticket to the sorting unit 70 and then sends the small boarding ticket to the sorting unit 70.
[0042]
The normal ticket loop transport path T2 shown in FIG. 5 and the money card loop transport path (hereinafter referred to as loop transport path) T4 shown in FIG. A holding unit 92 is provided. The temporary holding portion 92 has a first stopper 94 and a second stopper 96 as second and third stopping means, and both the first stopper 94 and the second stopper 96 are for a normal ticket. The boarding ticket transported through the common part of the loop transport path T2 and the money card loop transport path T4 is put on hold.
[0043]
The first transport path T1 is provided with a third stopper 98 as a first stopping means so that the ticket transported on the first transport path T1 is selectively stopped and held. It has become. The first to third stoppers 94, 96, 98 are operated by the control means 100 at a predetermined timing as will be described later.
[0044]
In the following description, it is assumed that three passengers have been put together.
In response to the batch insertion of three tickets, the sending unit 14 sends out the tickets one by one in turn, and the tickets are supplied to the central processing unit 20 through the alignment unit 16. The information reading unit 22 recognizes the type of the ticket that is sequentially conveyed, that is, the small ticket or the large ticket, by reading the information on the ticket.
[0045]
When the three tickets are of the same type, the information writing unit 32 sequentially writes information on the three tickets.
A ticket for which information has been correctly written by the information processing section 32 is conveyed along a third conveyance path (hereinafter referred to as a bypass conveyance path) T3 shown in FIG. 6 when the ticket is a money card. When the ticket is a normal ticket, it is transported along the first transport path T1 shown in FIG. 4 and is sent to the distribution unit 70 via the money card processing unit 52. It is sent to the distribution unit 70 via the unit 42 and returned or collected.
[0046]
When the three tickets include both a small ticket and a large ticket, the large ticket is sent to the sorting unit 70 first, and then the small ticket is sent to the sorting unit 70. The transport mechanism forms the bypass transport path T3 and the loop transport path T4 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 as necessary, and changes the order of the three tickets to be sent out therefrom.
[0047]
Hereinafter, a specific example will be described.
When three tickets are supplied to the central processing unit 20 in the order of a small ticket, a large ticket, and a large ticket, the transport mechanism can be used for the first small ticket and the second large ticket. On the other hand, a loop conveyance path T4 is formed, and the first small ticket and the second large ticket pass through the information writing unit 32 and are sent to the temporary holding unit 92, and the temporary holding unit 92 is sent. The first small boarding ticket is temporarily held using the first stopper 94 and the second large boarding ticket is temporarily held using the second stopper 96. The third large boarding ticket is sent to the information writing unit 32 where information is written. After confirming that the information has been correctly written for the third large board, the temporary holding unit 92 performs the first small ticket and the second sheet by the first and second stoppers 94 and 96. The large-sized ticket is released and sent out, and the small-sized ticket passes through the information writing section 32 and is again sent to the temporary holding section 92 through the loop conveyance path T4 and held by the first stopper 94. The information writing unit 32 writes information on the second large boarding ticket. After confirming that the information has been correctly written for the second large boarding ride, the temporary holding section 92 releases the small boarding ticket and sends it out, and the information writing section 32 writes the information. Do.
[0048]
Therefore, the tickets for which information has been written are sent out in the order of the third large-sized ticket, the second large-sized ticket, and the first small-sized ticket.
For the third and second large tickets, the transport mechanism forms the first transport path T1 if the large ticket is a regular ticket, and the bypass transport path if the large ticket is a money card. T3 is formed, and the first transport path T1 is formed for the first small-sized ticket, whereby the third large-sized ticket, the second large-sized ticket, The sheets are sent to the stacking unit 72 in the order of the small tickets and discharged to the discharge port 84.
[0049]
When three tickets are supplied to the central processing unit 20 in the order of a large ticket, a small ticket, and a large ticket, the transport mechanism will transfer the first large ticket and the second small ticket. On the other hand, a loop conveyance path T4 is formed, and the first large-sized ticket and the second small-sized ticket pass through the information writing unit 32 and are sent to the temporary holding unit 92, and the temporary holding unit 92 is sent. The first large boarding ticket is temporarily held using the first stopper 94 and the second small boarding ticket is temporarily held using the second stopper 96. The third large boarding ticket is sent to the information writing unit 32 where information is written. After confirming that the information has been correctly written to the third large board, the temporary holding unit 92 performs the first large board ticket and the second sheet by the first and second stoppers 94 and 96. The small ticket is released and sent out, and information is written in the information writing unit 32 for the first large ticket. After confirming that the information has been correctly written for the first large boarding, the temporary holding unit 92 cancels and sends out the holding of the small boarding ticket, and the information writing unit 32 writes the information. Do.
[0050]
Therefore, the tickets for which information has been written are sent out in the order of the third large-sized ticket, the first large-sized ticket, and the second small-sized ticket.
For the third and first large tickets, the transport mechanism forms the first transport path T1 if the large ticket is a regular ticket, and the bypass transport path if the large ticket is a money card. T3 is formed, and the first transport path T1 is formed for the second small ticket, whereby the third large ticket, the first large ticket, the second large ticket, The sheets are sent to the stacking unit 72 in the order of the small ticket and discharged to the discharge port 84.
[0051]
When three tickets are supplied to the central processing unit 20 in the order of a small ticket, a small ticket, and a large ticket, the transport mechanism loops the transport for the first and second small tickets. Forming the road T4, the first and second small tickets pass through the information writing unit 32 and are sent to the temporary holding unit 92. The temporary holding unit 92 is sent to the first small board The ticket is temporarily held using the first stopper 94 and the second small boarding ticket using the second stopper 96. The third large boarding ticket is sent to the information writing unit 32 where information is written. After confirming that the information has been correctly written to the third large boarding ticket, the temporary holding unit 92 is small in size by the first and second stoppers 94 and 96. The reservation of the boarding ticket is canceled and sent out, and information is written in the information writing unit 32.
[0052]
Therefore, the tickets for which information has been written are sent out in the order of the third large ticket, the first and second small tickets.
The transport mechanism forms a first transport path T1 if the large ticket is a regular ticket, and forms a bypass transport path T3 if the large ticket is a money card. For the first and second small tickets, the first transport path T1 is formed, so that the tickets are the third large ticket, the first and second small tickets. The tickets are sent to the stacking unit 72 in the order of the tickets and discharged to the discharge port 84.
[0053]
When three tickets are supplied to the central processing unit 20 in the order of a small ticket, a large ticket, and a small ticket, the transport mechanism will transfer the first small ticket and the second large ticket. On the other hand, a loop conveyance path T4 is formed, and the first small ticket and the second large ticket pass through the information writing unit 32 and are sent to the temporary holding unit 92, and the temporary holding unit 92 is sent. The first small boarding ticket is temporarily held using the first stopper 94 and the second large boarding ticket is temporarily held using the second stopper 96.
[0054]
The third small ticket is sent to the information writing section 32 where information is written. This third small ticket is temporarily stopped and held by the third stopper 98 in the first transport path T1.
[0055]
The temporary holding unit 92 confirms that the information has been correctly written on the third small ticket, and then the first small ticket and the second one by the first and second stoppers 94 and 96. Release the hold of the large ticket of the eye and send it out. The small ticket passes through the information writing unit 32 and is sent again to the temporary holding unit 92 and held by the first stopper 94, and the second large ticket Information is written in the information writing unit 32 for the boarding ticket. After confirming that the information has been correctly written to the second large ticket, the temporary holding unit 92 releases the small ticket and sends it out, and the information writing unit 32 writes the information. Do.
[0056]
The transport mechanism forms a bypass transport path T3 for the second large-sized ticket and the first small-sized ticket, and the second large-sized ticket and the first small-sized ticket are formed by this bypass transport path T3. After the ticket is transported, the first transport path T1 is formed for the third small boarding ticket and the hold of the third stopper 98 is released. As a result, the ticket is sent to the stacking unit 72 in the order of the second large-sized ticket, the first and third small-sized tickets, and is discharged to the discharge port 84.
[0057]
When three tickets are supplied to the central processing unit 20 in the order of a large ticket, a small ticket, and a small ticket, the transport mechanism will transfer the first large ticket and the second small ticket. On the other hand, a loop conveyance path T4 is formed, and the first large-sized ticket and the second small-sized ticket pass through the information writing unit 32 and are sent to the temporary holding unit 92, and the temporary holding unit 92 is sent. The first large boarding ticket is temporarily held using the first stopper 94 and the second small boarding ticket is temporarily held using the second stopper 96.
[0058]
The third small ticket is sent to the information writing section 32 where information is written. This third small ticket is temporarily held by the third stopper 98 in the first transport path T1.
[0059]
The temporary holding unit 92 confirms that the information has been correctly written on the third small ticket, and then receives the first large ticket by the first and second stoppers 94 and 96. The information on the first large boarding ticket is written in the information writing section 32 after releasing the hold of the small boarding ticket and sending it out. After confirming that the information has been correctly written to the first large ticket, the temporary storage unit 92 cancels and sends out the second small ticket, and the information writing unit 32 Write information.
[0060]
The transport mechanism forms a loop transport path T3 for the first large-sized ticket and the second small-sized ticket, and the first large-sized ticket and the second small-sized ticket are formed by this loop transport path T3. After the ticket is transported, the first transport path T1 is formed for the third small boarding ticket and the hold of the third stopper 98 is released. Thereby, the boarding ticket is sent out to the stacking unit 72 in the order of the first large boarding ticket, the second and third small boarding tickets, and is discharged to the discharge port 84.
[0061]
When three tickets are supplied to the central processing unit 20 in the order of a large ticket, a large ticket, and a small ticket, the transport mechanism loops over the first and second large tickets. The first and second large-sized tickets pass through the information writing unit 32 and are sent to the temporary holding unit 92 which forms the transport path T4, and the temporary holding unit 92 is sent to the first large-sized ticket. The boarding ticket is temporarily held using the first stopper 94 and the second large boarding ticket using the second stopper 96.
[0062]
The third small ticket is sent to the information writing section 32 where information is written. This third small ticket is temporarily held by the third stopper 98 in the first transport path T1.
[0063]
The temporary holding unit 92 confirms that the information has been correctly written to the third small ticket, and then the first and second large passengers by the first and second stoppers 94 and 96. The information is written in the information writing unit 32 for the first and second large-sized tickets.
[0064]
The transport mechanism forms a bypass transport path T3 for the first and second large-sized tickets, and after the first and second large-sized tickets are transported by this bypass transport path T3, For the first small boarding ticket, the first transport path T1 is formed and the hold of the third stopper 98 is released. As a result, the ticket is sent to the stacking unit 72 in the order of the first and second large-sized tickets and the third small-sized ticket and is discharged to the discharge port 84.
[0065]
In addition, as described above, the large-sized ticket on which information is correctly written by the information processing unit 32 is a large-sized ticket along the normal ticket ticket gate transport path T1 if the large-sized ticket is a regular ticket. If it is a money card, it is transported along the money card ticket gate transport path T 3, appropriately processed by the money card processing section 52, and then sent to the discharge port 84 through the distribution section 70. In addition, the small ticket on which the information has been correctly written is transported along the normal ticket gate transport path T1, appropriately processed by the small ticket processing unit 42, and then distributed by the distribution unit 70. It is sent to either the stacking unit 72 or the collection box 86. When returning the small ticket, the stacking unit 72 stacks the small ticket on the large ticket and discharges it to the discharge port 84. When collecting the small ticket, the stacking unit 72 discharges only the large ticket. Drain to outlet 84.
[0066]
FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing the stacking unit 72 in detail.
The accumulating unit 72 includes a first conveyor belt 101 as a traveling member that is inclined toward the discharge port 84 and a second conveyor belt 102 that is opposed to and contacts the first conveyor belt 101. The transport belts 101 and 102 hold and convey the boarding tickets and accumulate them. The first conveyor belt 101 is stretched between the driving roller 104 and the driven roller 105 and can travel in the forward and reverse directions. The second conveyor belt 102 is stretched between the rollers 106 and 107 and travels in the same direction as the first conveyor belt 101. Between the lower ends of the first and second conveyor belts 101 and 102, an introduction port portion 72a for introducing a boarding ticket is formed. The driving roller 104 of the first conveying belt 101 is connected to a pulse motor 110 that rotates forward and backward as second driving means via a driving belt 109. In the figure, reference numeral 122 denotes a main transport motor 122 as a first driving means. The main transport motor 122 drives the main transport system on the apparatus main body side. That is, the driving of the stacking unit 72 is separate from the main transport system on the apparatus main body side.
[0067]
A first stopper 112 is provided in the vicinity of the driving roller 104 that spans the first conveyor belt 101, and selectively stops a boarding ticket that is conveyed in the forward direction (direction upward). A second stopper 113 is provided at a lower portion of the first stopper 112 to selectively abut the boarding ticket conveyed in the forward direction and stop it.
[0068]
The distance between the first stopper 112 and the introduction port 72a is longer than the length of the large ticket, and the second stopper 113 And the introduction port 72a is shorter than the length of the small ticket. Therefore, the second stopper 113 When the ticket is stopped by the above, the lower end of the ticket is projected from the introduction port 72a. Operating elements 121 and 122 of first and second solenoids 119 and 120 are connected to the first and second stoppers 112 and 113 via operating levers 117 and 118, respectively. The first and second stoppers 112 and 113 rotate in a direction that protrudes and retracts with respect to the travel path of the first and second conveyor belts 101 and 102 when the first and second solenoids 119 and 120 are turned on and off. It is possible to stop the stacking position or the position before the stacking position by selectively abutting the ticket that is moved and conveyed.
[0069]
Further, in the vicinity of the first stopper 112, a detector 124 is provided that includes a light emitting element 124a and a light receiving element 124b, and serves as a detecting means for optically detecting a boarding ticket.
[0070]
As shown in FIG. 9, the detector 124 is connected to a control unit 126 as a control means. The control unit 126 receives a detection signal from the detector 124, thereby reversing the pulse motor 110 by a predetermined pulse to obtain a boarding ticket. The upper bill edge passes through the second stopper 113, and the lower bill edge is fed back until a predetermined amount protrudes from the introduction port portion 72a.
[0071]
Next, the stacking operation of the tickets will be described with reference to FIGS.
The tickets that are transported along the transport path T1 are transported in the order of large size and small size. When the boarded ticket to be carried out is to be returned, it is sent to the stacking portion 72 via the sorting gate 76, and as shown in FIG. 10, the claw portion 76a of the sorting gate 76 is moved to the spring 76b. It is introduced from the introduction port portion 72a of the stacking portion 72 by being pushed against the urging force. This ticket is taken into the interior of the first and second transport belts 101 and 102 when traveling in the forward direction. At this time, the first stopper 112 is closed and the second stopper 113 is opened, and the boarded ticket is brought into contact with the first stopper 112 as shown in FIG. Stopped. This boarding ticket is optically detected by the detector 124, and the pulse motor 110 is reversely rotated by the control means 125 by this detection. As a result, the first and second conveyor belts 101 and 102 are reversely driven so that the ticket is reversely driven, and the upper end of the ticket passes through the second stopper 113 as shown in FIG. When the bill edge protrudes a predetermined amount from the inlet 72a, the driving of the pulse motor 110 is stopped. At this time, the ticket edge on the lower side of the ticket protruding from the introduction port 72a by a predetermined amount is returned to the initial position by the urging force of the spring 76a because the claw 76a of the sorting gate 76 is returned to the initial position. It is sent in the direction of bill collection without flowing back to the unloading side. At this time, if the ticket edge on the lower side of the ticket is sent too much in the direction of bill collection, it will be taken into the collection transport section 74 and collected, so the amount of protrusion of the ticket from the inlet 72a Is controlled so as not to be taken into the collection transport unit 74.
[0072]
In this way, after the ticket edge on the lower side of the ticket is protruded from the introduction port 72a by a predetermined amount, the second solenoid 120 is excited and the second stopper 113 is closed, and the pulse motor 110 is rotated forward. Is done. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13, the boarding ticket is conveyed in the forward direction and is brought into contact with the second stopper 113 and stopped. Since the distance between the second solenoid 120 and the claw portion 76a of the sorting gate 76 is shorter than the length of the minimum size ticket, the ticket that stops in contact with the second stopper 113 is always A predetermined amount protrudes from the inlet 72a and stops.
[0073]
Subsequent tickets from this state are sent to the stacking unit 72. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14, the subsequent ticket is fed into the introduction port 72a along the upper surface of the protruding end portion of the preceding ticket, and is conveyed by the traveling of the conveyor belts 101 and 102, as shown in FIG. The second stopper 113 comes into contact with and stops. At this time, the lower end of the subsequent ticket is located on the carry-out side of the transport path T1, and is not completely taken into the stacking unit 72, so the second stopper 113 is opened. With this opening, the preceding ticket and the following ticket are transported together and stopped by abutting against the first stopper 112 as shown in FIG. Is collected and collected. The third and subsequent tickets are accumulated in the accumulating unit 72 by repeating the above-described steps.
[0074]
As described above, after the tickets are stacked in the stacking portion 72, the first stopper 112 is opened, and a plurality of tickets are discharged to the discharge port 84 in a state of being overlapped.
[0075]
As described above, after taking the ticket into the stacking unit 72, the ticket is fed back so that a predetermined amount of the ticket end protrudes from the introduction port 72a in a direction not to flow backward to the carry-out side of the transport path T1. Therefore, the subsequent boarding ticket is introduced into the stacking unit 72 along the upper surface part of the end part protruding from the introduction port part 72a of the preceding boarding ticket.
[0076]
Therefore, as in the prior art, the number of stacked tickets is not required for the number of stacked tickets before the stacking unit 72, and the tickets are sent to the stacking unit 72 through a single transport path to the stacking unit 72. Can be accumulated.
[0077]
Further, since the conveyor belts 101 and 102 of the stacking unit 72 are driven separately from the main conveyor system by the pulse motor 110, the pulse motor 110 can be a space-saving type with a small output and can be made compact. become.
[0078]
Further, while the pulse motor 110 is rotating in the reverse direction, the main transport motor 122 is continuously rotating in the forward direction, so that other boarding tickets can be processed in parallel at the same time.
Further, the distance between the first stopper 112 and the introduction port portion 72a is made longer than the length of the large boarding ticket, and the distance between the second stopper 113 and the introduction port portion 72a is made shorter than the length of the small boarding ticket. Therefore, it is possible to collect tickets of different sizes.
[0079]
【The invention's effect】
In the present invention, as described above, after the preceding ticket is taken into the stacking unit, the ticket is fed back and the end on the reverse feed direction side is a predetermined amount from the introduction port to the carry-out side of the transport means. Since it is made to project in a direction in which it does not flow backward, the subsequent ticket is introduced and taken into the stacking portion along the surface portion of the end protruding from the introduction opening of the preceding ticket.
[0080]
Therefore, unlike the prior art, it is possible to feed and stack the tickets on the stacking unit through the single transport path without requiring transport paths as many as the number of stacked tickets in the previous stage of the stacking unit. Therefore, it is not necessary to make the automatic ticket gate large in advance so as to cope with the change in the number of processed sheets of the customer, and the size can be reduced.
[0081]
Further, a plurality of mechanisms such as actuators are not required, the number of parts can be reduced, the size can be reduced and the cost can be reduced.
Furthermore, since the travel unit of the stacking unit is driven separately from the main transport system by the second drive unit, a space-saving type with a small output can be used as the second drive unit, and compactness can be achieved. It becomes possible.
[0082]
In addition, while the traveling means is traveling backward by the second driving means, the first driving means of the main transport system can be continuously driven in the forward direction, and other boarding tickets can be processed in parallel at the same time, Processing efficiency can be improved.
[0083]
Further, the distance between the first stopper and the introduction port is made longer than the length of the maximum size ticket, and the distance between the second stopper and the introduction port is made shorter than the length of the minimum size ticket. Therefore, it is possible to accumulate tickets of different sizes.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an automatic ticket gate according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a boarding ticket is correctly conveyed on the front and back in a reversing unit.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state of transporting a boarding ticket whose front and back are reversed in the reversing unit.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a normal ticket gate transport path formed by a transport mechanism.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a normal ticket loop conveyance path formed by a conveyance mechanism;
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a bypass conveyance path formed by a conveyance mechanism.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a loop conveyance path formed by a conveyance mechanism.
FIG. 8 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a stacking unit.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a control system of the stacking unit.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state where a ticket is introduced into the stacking unit.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a state where a ticket is conveyed to the stacking unit.
FIG. 12 is a view showing a state in which the ticket transported to the stacking unit is fed back.
FIG. 13 is a view showing a state in which a ticket is sent in the forward direction and is in contact with a second stopper.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a state in which a subsequent ticket is introduced into the stacking unit.
FIG. 15 is a view showing a state in which a subsequent boarding ticket is taken into the stacking unit.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a state in which a preceding ticket and a succeeding ticket are stacked and stacked in the stacking unit.
[Explanation of symbols]
12 ... slot
T1 ... 1st conveyance path (conveyance means)
122... Main transport motor (first driving means)
32. Information writing section (processing means)
42. Ticket processing section (processing means)
52 ... Card processing section (processing means)
72. Accumulation unit (accumulation means)
72a ... introduction port
101... First conveying belt (traveling means)
102 ... Second conveyor belt (traveling means)
110: Pulse motor (second driving means)
112 ... 1st stopper
113 ... Second stopper
124 ... Detector (detection means)
126: Control means

Claims (6)

A slot for loading multiple tickets,
Conveying means for conveying the tickets inserted into the insertion slot one by one;
A processing means provided in a middle part of the conveying means, for applying magnetism and printing to the ticket;
Stacking means for introducing and stacking the tickets processed by the processing means and carried out of the transport means;
Comprising
The stacking means introduces a ticket that is carried out of the transport means;
Traveling means capable of traveling forward and backward to transport to the stacking position by traveling in the forward direction and the reverse direction of the ticket introduced from the introduction port,
A first stopper which is provided on the traveling means and selectively abuts the ticket transported in the forward direction by the traveling means and stops at the accumulation position;
It is provided on the traveling means and selectively stops a ticket that is conveyed in the forward direction by the traveling means, between the first stopper and the introduction port portion, and A second stopper provided at a position where the length along the conveyance direction of the ticket into which the separation distance from the introduction port portion is inserted is shorter than the length of the minimum size ticket;
Detecting means for detecting the boarding ticket when the boarding ticket is stopped by the first stopper;
When the detection means detects a ticket, the traveling member is traveled in the reverse direction to reversely feed the ticket and transport the head of the ticket in the forward direction until it passes the second stopper, and Boarding by causing the rear end of the ticket in the forward direction to protrude from the introduction port so as not to flow backward to the carry-out side of the transport means, closing the second stopper, and traveling the travel means in the forward direction. The ticket is stopped by the second stopper, and from this state, the subsequent board ticket carried out from the transport means is transported toward the surface of the boarding ticket, and the stop of the second stopper is released. Control means for transporting and stacking the preceding and succeeding tickets superimposed on the stacking position;
An automatic ticket gate device comprising: A slot for loading multiple tickets,
Conveying means for conveying the tickets inserted into the insertion slot one by one; processing means provided in the middle of the conveying means for applying magnetism and printing to the ticket;
Stacking means for introducing and stacking the tickets processed by the processing means and carried out of the transport means;
Comprising
The stacking means introduces a ticket that is carried out of the transport means;
Traveling means capable of traveling forward and backward to transport to the stacking position by traveling in the forward direction and the reverse direction of the ticket introduced from the introduction port,
A ride provided on the travel means and selectively brought into contact with the boarding ticket conveyed in the forward direction by the travel means to stop at the stacking position, and is provided with a separation distance from the introduction port portion. A first stopper provided at a position longer than the length of the maximum size of the ticket;
A transporting direction of a ticket that is provided on the traveling means and selectively abuts and stops a ticket that is transported in the forward direction by the traveling means, and in which a separation distance from the introduction port portion is inserted. A second stopper provided at a position where the length along the length is shorter than the length of the minimum size ticket;
Detecting means for detecting the boarding ticket when the boarding ticket is stopped by the first stopper;
When the detection means detects a ticket, the traveling member is traveled in the reverse direction to reversely feed the ticket and transport the head of the ticket in the forward direction until it passes the second stopper, and Boarding by causing the rear end of the ticket in the forward direction to protrude from the introduction port so as not to flow backward to the carry-out side of the transport means, closing the second stopper, and traveling the travel means in the forward direction. The ticket is stopped by the second stopper, and from this state, the subsequent board ticket carried out from the transport means is transported toward the surface of the boarding ticket, and the stop of the second stopper is released. Control means for transporting and stacking the preceding and succeeding tickets superimposed on the stacking position;
An automatic ticket gate device comprising: A slot for loading multiple tickets,
Conveying means for conveying the tickets inserted into the insertion slot one by one;
A processing means provided in the middle of the conveying means for applying magnetism and printing to the ticket;
Stacking means for introducing and stacking the tickets processed by the processing means and carried out of the transport means;
Comprising
The stacking means introduces a ticket that is carried out of the transport means;
By traveling in the forward direction the ticket introduced from the introduction port portion, traveling means capable of traveling forward and reverse to convey to the stacking position;
A maximum size of the tickets in which a separation distance from the introduction port is inserted by selectively bringing a ticket conveyed in the forward direction by the traveling means into contact with the stacking position. A first stopper longer than the length of the ticket;
A ticket that is transported in the forward direction by the traveling means is selectively brought into contact and stopped. With a short second stopper,
By traveling in the forward direction of the traveling means, after the ticket is conveyed and stopped at the accumulation position by the first stopper, the traveling means is traveled in the reverse direction to reversely feed the ticket, After passing the second stopper and projecting its end from the introduction port so as not to flow backward to the carry-out side of the transport means, the second stopper is closed and the travel means travels in the forward direction. By stopping the boarding ticket, the second stopper is used to stop the second ticket from being transported from the state toward the surface of the boarding ticket. Control means for transporting and stacking the preceding and succeeding tickets in a state of being superimposed on the stacking position by releasing the stop of
An automatic ticket gate device comprising: A slot for loading multiple tickets,
Conveying means for conveying the tickets inserted into the insertion slot one by one;
First driving means for driving the conveying means;
A processing means provided in a middle part of the conveying means, for applying magnetism and printing to the ticket;
Stacking means for introducing and stacking the tickets processed by the processing means and carried out of the transport means;
Comprising
The stacking means introduces a ticket that is carried out of the transport means;
By traveling in the forward direction the ticket introduced from the introduction port portion, traveling means capable of traveling forward and reverse to convey to the stacking position;
Second driving means for causing the traveling means to travel in forward and reverse directions;
A maximum-sized board among the boarding tickets in which a separation distance from the introduction port portion is inserted by selectively bringing a ticket transported in the forward direction by the travel means into contact with the stacking position. A first stopper longer than the length of the ticket;
A ticket that is transported in the forward direction by the traveling means is selectively brought into contact and stopped. With a short second stopper,
By traveling in the forward direction of the traveling means, after the ticket is conveyed and stopped at the accumulation position by the first stopper, the traveling means is traveled in the reverse direction to reversely feed the ticket, After passing the second stopper and projecting its end from the introduction port so as not to flow backward to the carry-out side of the transport means, the second stopper is closed and the travel means travels in the forward direction. By stopping the boarding ticket, the second stopper is used to stop the second ticket from being transported from the state toward the surface of the boarding ticket. Control means for transporting and stacking the preceding and succeeding tickets in a state of being superimposed on the stacking position by releasing the stop of
An automatic ticket gate device comprising: A slot for loading multiple tickets,
Conveying means for conveying the tickets inserted into the insertion slot one by one;
First driving means for driving the conveying means;
A processing unit that is provided in a middle part of the transport unit and applies magnetic and print processing to the ticket; a stacking unit that introduces and stacks the ticket processed by the processing unit and carried out of the transport unit;
Comprising
The stacking means introduces a ticket that is carried out of the transport means;
By traveling in the forward direction the ticket introduced from the introduction port portion, traveling means capable of traveling forward and reverse to convey to the stacking position;
Second driving means for causing the traveling means to travel in forward and reverse directions;
A maximum-sized board among the boarding tickets in which a separation distance from the introduction port portion is inserted by selectively bringing a ticket transported in the forward direction by the travel means into contact with the stacking position. A first stopper longer than the length of the ticket;
A ticket that is transported in the forward direction by the traveling means is selectively brought into contact and stopped. With a short second stopper,
Detecting means for detecting the boarding ticket when the boarding ticket is stopped by the first stopper;
When the detection means detects a boarding ticket, the second driving means causes the traveling means to travel in the reverse direction to reversely feed the boarding ticket and pass the second stopper so that the end of the transporting means After projecting from the introduction port so as not to flow backward to the carry-out side, the second stopper is closed, and the travel means is traveled in the forward direction to stop the boarding ticket at the second stopper, From this state, the subsequent ticket carried out from the transport means is transported toward the surface portion of the ticket, and the stop of the second stopper is released to move the preceding and subsequent tickets to the stacking position. Control means for conveying and accumulating in a state of being superimposed on,
An automatic ticket gate device comprising: A slot for loading multiple tickets,
Conveying means for conveying the tickets inserted into the insertion slot one by one;
First driving means for driving the conveying means;
A processing means provided in a middle part of the conveying means, for applying magnetism and printing to the ticket;
Sorting means for sorting the tickets processed by the processing means and carried out from the transport means in the first and second directions;
Stacking means for introducing and stacking the tickets distributed in the first direction by the sorting means and then discharging them;
A collecting means for collecting the tickets distributed in the second direction by the distributing means;
Comprising
The stacking means introduces a ticket that is carried out of the transport means;
By traveling in the forward direction the ticket introduced from the introduction port portion, traveling means capable of traveling forward and reverse to convey to the stacking position;
Second driving means for causing the traveling means to travel in forward and reverse directions;
A maximum-sized board among the boarding tickets in which a separation distance from the introduction port portion is inserted by selectively bringing a ticket transported in the forward direction by the travel means into contact with the stacking position. A first stopper longer than the length of the ticket;
A ticket that is transported in the forward direction by the traveling means is selectively brought into contact and stopped. With a short second stopper,
When the travel means travels in the forward direction, the ticket is transported, abuts against the first stopper and stops at the stacking position, and then the travel means travels in the reverse direction to reversely feed the ticket. Then, after passing the second stopper and projecting the end portion from the introduction port portion by the distributing means so as not to flow backward to the carry-out side of the conveying means, the second stopper is closed, By causing the travel means to travel in the forward direction, the boarding ticket is brought into contact with the second stopper, and from this state, a subsequent boarding ticket that is unloaded from the transport means is sent toward the surface of the boarding ticket. A control means for conveying and stacking the preceding and succeeding tickets in a state of being superimposed on the stacking position by releasing the stop of the second stopper;
An automatic ticket gate device comprising:

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