JPS583267B2 - Portable in-car replenishment ticket issuing device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a portable on-board replenishment ticket issuing device that automatically prints and issues an on-board replenishment ticket issued by a conductor when a passenger transfers or changes routes on a train or train. It is related to.

Conventionally, the conductor is usually the first person to pay for passengers who transfer, change routes, or change boarding on a train or electric train.
Hold the original in-vehicle replenishment ticket with a removable cover as shown in the figure,
Each time, a replenishment ticket is issued by manually punching the issuance data in a predetermined position on the original ticket along with a slip, and the fare is collected from the passenger. It was necessary to keep the ticket slips in hand for tabulation work.

For this reason, the conductor must always carry a large number of original tickets for on-board replenishment tickets, and also carry the fare table with him to calculate the fare for the section requested by the passenger and punch it manually.
Moreover, in order to tally up the issued in-vehicle replenishment tickets, each in-vehicle replenishment ticket must be issued with a copy, which is a very complicated task, and the payment process cannot be done quickly.

Furthermore, since the tabulation work must be carried out using the slips of the issued on-board replenishment tickets, rationalization such as mechanization has not been possible with such conventional on-board replenishment ticket slips.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to allow the conductor to quickly calculate the settlement fee with a simple operation, issue refill tickets on board, and store the issuance data in a non-volatile internal storage. To provide a portable in-train replenishment ticket issuing device that is small, lightweight, and convenient to carry so as to be stored in a digital storage device and to facilitate payment work in the train and tabulation work in the conductor's area.

In addition, the present invention provides a light and small portable in-car replenishment ticket that is equipped with a replaceable setting item indicating device in the operating section for inputting setting items, and allows setting several times the number of stations in the same area. The purpose is to provide a publishing device.

The present invention has an operation section for inputting setting items, and a non-volatile storage device that controls the operation section, and stores replenishment ticket issuing data in the train temporarily in the storage device and tallies the data. a control section that has a function of reading out the issued data outside the vehicle; a printing section that prints output related to the setting items from the control section; and supplying power to the operation section, the control section, and the printing section. In the in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing device comprising a power supply section, the operation section is provided with a replaceable setting item indicating device, the setting item indicating device is formed in a ledger format by collectively forming multiple types of sheets, and The present invention is characterized in that it is provided in a slide switch operation section for switching the type of the sheet and selecting a desired sheet.

The number of departure and arrival stations to be set for issuing on-board replenishment tickets is determined by the number of setting switch elements (setting buttons). Since the supplementary ticket issuing device itself is small, there is a limit to the number of switch elements that can be installed on one switch board, that is, the number of departure and arrival stations.

According to the present invention, several types of sheets with setting items such as station names printed on them are printed on a pressure-sensitive switchboard, and a changeover switch for setting the type of sheet is provided, so that the operation section can be easily controlled. It is possible to set several times the number of stations in the same area as before.

In addition, in the portable in-vehicle supplementary ticket issuing device of the present invention, the setting item indicating device is provided with a pattern consisting of an insulating substrate and a plurality of conductive strips arranged in rows on one side of the substrate and in columns on the other side. a plurality of contacts, which are provided in a matrix on the insulating substrate and are located at the intersections of the conductive strips arranged in rows and the conductive strips arranged in columns, and constitute a pressure-sensitive switch; A protective sheet with a mark showing the position of the contact is formed in a table format, and when inputting setting items, the desired mark is pressed with a tapered material to close the contact, and the rows intersecting at this contact are and the conductive strips of the columns can be configured to short-circuit.

Furthermore, in the portable in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing device of the present invention, the setting item indicating device includes an insulating substrate and a plurality of devices arranged in a map manner on one side of the substrate and intersecting with the insulating substrate on the other side. A pattern consisting of conductive strips, a plurality of contacts constituting a pressure-sensitive switch located at the intersections of the conductive strips of the conductive patterns on both sides of the insulating substrate, and a plurality of contacts attached to one side of the insulating substrate and each of the contacts It is formed in a map format with a protective sheet having marks indicating the position, and when inputting setting items, the desired mark is pressed with a tapered material to close the contact point and short-circuit both conductive strips that intersect at this contact point. It can be configured as follows.

In order to issue on-board replenishment tickets, it is necessary to process a considerable amount of data in the operating section due to the large number of departure and arrival stations.

For example, if setting items such as the reason for issue, ticket type, departure and arrival station, etc. are entered into the in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing device using a code using the operation keys (numeric keys), the number of setting switch elements can be reduced, but the operability will be reduced. From this point of view, it is preferable to provide a setting switch element for each setting item so that data can be input simply by pressing the switch element corresponding to the desired setting item.

On the other hand, since the portable in-vehicle supplementary ticket issuing device needs to be lightweight and compact, increasing the number of setting switch elements undesirably increases the size of the structure.

Also, from an operational point of view, it is preferable that the data input device be an input device similar to the format of in-vehicle replenishment tickets that has been used in the past. There is also a method of punching an in-train replenishment ticket (referred to as a station name type) on which setting items are preprinted in a tabular format or an in-train replenishment ticket (referred to as a map type) on which station names are preprinted in a map format.

According to another example of the present invention described above, a station name-type or map-type in-vehicle replenishment ticket format is adopted, and pressure-sensitive switch elements are arranged in a matrix (
By arranging the data input device in a matrix or curved form and having a configuration similar to the format of conventional in-train replenishment tickets, and by making this input device replaceable, it is possible to significantly increase the number of departure and arrival stations that can be handled. Moreover, the in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing device itself can be made smaller and lighter.

Further, according to the present invention, since the switch elements are arranged in a high density by using such a pressure-sensitive switch, the gap between the switch elements becomes narrow, and therefore it is impossible to press a large number of switch elements with a finger. A tapered pen-shaped member can be used for pressing.

The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to embodiments and drawings.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the portable in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing device (hereinafter referred to as in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing machine) of the present invention.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 indicates a casing that is conveniently shaped to be carried, and is of a size and weight that allows the conductor to hold and operate the casing inside the train.

An operation section 2 for setting each data of the in-vehicle replenishment ticket to be issued is provided on the front of the casing 1.

The operation unit 2 includes a pressure-sensitive switch board 2 for inputting setting items such as reason for issue, type of ticket issued, station name, fare, date of issue, etc.
', a sheet 31 on which such setting items are displayed, a slide switch 32 for setting the type switching of this sheet 31, an operation key (numeric keypad) 33 for setting charges and issue date, and a sheet 31 for setting these setting items. Settings button 2 to make settings
9, and an issue button 28 for starting printing of each set data.

Setting items, mainly names of departure and arrival stations, are displayed on these sheets 31, and even when several sheets 31 are piled up, a pressure-sensitive switch can be operated by pressing with a tapered pen-like member 35 from above the topmost sheet 31. It is preferable to use a material that is thin and flexible.

Further, the mark 34 on the operating section 2 can be used to indicate the position to which the slide switch 32 should be set when a desired type of sheet 31 is placed on the pressure-sensitive switch board 2'.

A display section 3 is provided above the operation section 2, so that the fare of the issued in-vehicle replenishment ticket and the date of issue set on the operation section 2 can be displayed.

A power switch 5 is provided on the left side of the display section 3, and is used to turn on and off the power to the in-vehicle supplementary ticket issuing machine.

In addition, an outlet 4 (see Figure 3) from which a printed in-vehicle replenishment ticket comes out is provided on the upper end surface of the housing 1, and this outlet 4
A cutter 13 is provided to easily cut the in-vehicle replenishment ticket 27 one by one.

On the other hand, inside the housing 1, as shown in FIG. 3, a printing mechanism section 6, a first control section 7, and a first power supply section 8 are provided.

In the printing mechanism section 6, the in-vehicle replenishment ticket 27 is stored in the first printing paper storage section 12 in which printing paper is stored in a rolled form.
Based on the command from the control unit 7, the motor 9 rotates the sprocket wheel 10 to send the sample out of the casing 1 through the outlet 4.

A print head 11 is provided in contact with the sprocket wheel 10, and this print head 11 replenishes the number or letter of a predetermined item in the car at the timing when the in-car replenishment ticket 27 is sent to the feeding position according to the command from the first control unit 7. Print on ticket 27.

The first control section 7 includes a main controller 14, a fee, character, and sequence storage section 15, an issue data storage section 16, and a first connector section 17, as shown in FIG.

In the first control section 7, the operation section 2 is connected to the main controller 14 via the input interface 18 so that the main controller 14 can read the set information.

The display unit 3 is connected to the main controller 14 via an output interface 19 so as to be able to display charges and the like.

The print head 11 and motor 9 of the printing mechanism section 6 shown in FIG. 3 are connected to the main controller 14 via the output interface 20 shown in FIG.
Based on the commands from the character and sequence storage section 15, an in-vehicle replenishment ticket 27 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 is printed and issued.

The charge, character, and sequence storage section 15 is configured with a read-only memory, and is configured to store control sequence data, charge data, and character data, and issue desired commands to the printing mechanism section 6.

The main controller 14 reads data from the operating section 2 based on commands of charges, characters, and control sequence data in the sequence storage section 15, and prints the print head 1 shown in FIG.
1 and motor 9.

The issue data storage unit 16 shown in FIG. 4 is a random access memory that stores issue data, and is a low power consumption CM.
Formed by OS type IC memory, power switch 5
Even if it is turned off, power is supplied only to the issued data storage section 16, so that the contents of the memory, that is, the contents of the issued data, are held in a non-volatile manner.

The first connector section 17 shown in FIG.
This is an interface for sending the contents of 6 to the issue data printer 21, which will be described later.

The first power supply section 8 is connected to the main controller 14 via the power switch 5 so as to be able to supply power to each section of the in-vehicle supplementary ticket issuing machine.

On the other hand, FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the issue data printer 21 shown in FIG. 4, which is installed in a conductor's area or the like.

The issue data printer 21 includes a second control section 22, a printer section 23, a third power supply section 24, and a second connector section 25, as shown in FIG.

When the connector section 25 of the issue data printer 21 is connected to the first connector section 17 of the in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing machine shown in FIG. The second control unit 22 is connected to the second control unit 22 of the issue data printer 21 via
The content of the issue data storage section 16 is converted into a fixed print format so that it can be printed by the printer section 23.

Further, when printing of all issued data is finished, the second control section 22 of the issued data printer 21 clears the contents of the issued data storage section 16 of the in-vehicle supplementary ticket issuing machine via the second and first connector sections 25 and 17. .

The operation of the in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing machine of the present invention in the above configuration will be explained.

First, the conductor turns on the power switch 5 shown in FIG. 2 at the request of a passenger who is paying the bill in the train, sets the in-car replenishment ticket data using the operation unit 2, and inputs it into the main controller 14 shown in FIG. 4. The input data necessary for issuing on-board replenishment tickets, starting issuing type, issuing ticket type, departure station, destination station, etc., are input by pressing the setting button 29 and operation key 33 using the tapered pen-shaped member 35 of the operation unit 2. After setting, when the issue button 28 of the operation section 2 is pressed, the main controller 14 shown in FIG.

Furthermore, the main controller 14 displays the fare on the display unit 3, and also displays the issuing data, that is, the reason for issuing, the issued ticket type, the departure station, the destination station, the fare, etc. in the issuing data storage unit 1.
6.

On the other hand, based on the charge, character, and control sequence data in the sequence storage section 15, the main controller 14 prints the issued data in a predetermined mode by the printing mechanism section 6,
As a result, an in-vehicle replenishment ticket 27 as shown in FIG. 7 is issued from the outlet 4 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3.

The issued in-vehicle replenishment ticket 27 is inserted into the cutter 13 shown in FIG.
cut into pieces and handed to passengers.

The above-mentioned in-car payment is made every time a passenger requests it, and finally the train returns to the conductor's area to complete the tally.

This tabulation work is carried out by the first connector section 17 of the in-vehicle supplementary ticket issuing machine.
After connecting to the second connector part 25 of the issue data printer 21 (Fig. 5) installed in the conductor's area, press the print button 2.
When 6 is pressed, the second control section 22 of the issuance data printer 21 sequentially reads the contents of the issuance data storage section 16 of the in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing machine via the second connector section 25 and the first connector section 17 of the in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing machine. The data list 30 (see FIG. 5) that has been read and issued in a predetermined format is printed by the printer section 23 of the issued data printer 21.

In another example of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 8, the operation unit 2 is configured such that the operation key 33 for setting fares and dates, the setting button 29 for station name, etc., and the issue button 28 are in the form of pressure-sensitive switch contacts (station name, etc.). Configure the array in the expression).

That is, a large number of pressure-sensitive contacts 37 provided on a printed circuit board 36 as a pressure-sensitive switchboard 2' are assigned to an operation key 33 for setting the fare date, a setting button 29 for station name, etc., an issue button 28, etc. ), that is, arranged in a matrix.

A protective sheet 39 is attached to the upper surface of the pressure-sensitive switch board 2', on which the names of the various buttons 33, 29, 28 and the positions of the contacts 37 are indicated by marks 38.

Furthermore, the pressure-sensitive switch board 2' is provided with a vertical pattern 40 consisting of a large number of conductive strips on its front surface, and a horizontal pattern 41 consisting of a large number of conductive strips on its back surface, each of which has a plurality of conductive strips. The contacts 37 are arranged at the intersections in a tabular form, that is, in a matrix.

In another example of the present invention constructed as above, the longitudinal pattern 40 intersecting at the contact point 37 can be determined by pressing the mark 38 indicating the position of the desired contact point 37 using the tapered pen-like member 35 at the passenger's request. Conductive strips and lateral patterns 4
The first conductive strip is electrically short-circuited and the desired data is transferred to the second conductive strip.
Processing is performed in the same manner as described with reference to the figure, so that an in-vehicle replenishment ticket can be issued.

In still another example of the present invention, the operation section 2 includes operation keys 33 for setting fares and dates, and setting buttons 2 for setting station names, etc., as shown in FIG.
9. The issue buttons 28 are mapped in the form of pressure-sensitive switch contacts.

That is, a large number of pressure-sensitive contacts 37' provided on a printed circuit board 36' serving as a pressure-sensitive switch board 2' are connected to the station name setting button 2.
Used in place of 9 and arranged in a map format.

Further, on the upper side of the printed circuit board 36', pressure-sensitive contacts 37 similar to those explained with reference to FIG. 8 are arranged in a tabular manner.
It is assigned to the date setting operation key 33.

In addition, the above-mentioned button 3 is located on the upper surface of the pressure-sensitive switch board 2'.
A protective sheet 38' in which the names of 3 and 29 and the positions of contacts 37 and 37' are indicated by marks 38 and 38'.
Paste.

Furthermore, the pressure-sensitive switching board 2' has a line section pattern 40' consisting of a large number of conductive strips arranged in a map format on its front surface, and a station order pattern 41' consisting of a large number of conductive strips on its back surface. The contacts 37' are arranged mapwise at each intersection of the conductive strips of the pattern.

In still another example of the present invention configured as described above, a desired contact point 37 can be set using a tapered pen-shaped member 35 according to a passenger's request.
By pressing the marks 38 and 38' indicating the position of 37' and 37', the line pattern 40 intersecting at this contact point is
The conductive strips of ' and the conductive strips of the station order pattern 41' are electrically short-circuited, and the desired data is processed in the same manner as explained with reference to FIG. 2, so that an in-train replenishment ticket can be issued. .

As is clear from the above explanation, it is no longer necessary to check the fare using a price list and punch the original ticket of the on-board replenishment ticket as in the past when issuing an on-board replenishment ticket, and calculate the settlement fee with a simple operation. and can be issued easily and quickly.

Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the accident of loss of the issued ticket by storing the issued data in a non-volatile storage device inside the in-vehicle supplementary ticket issuing machine without retaining the issued ticket.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is only necessary to simply print out the contents of the non-volatile storage device, making it extremely easy to tally up the issued in-vehicle replenishment tickets.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, a device for indicating setting items such as issue reason, issuing ticket type, departure/arrival station, fare, date, etc. is provided in the setting item input operation section so as to be exchangeable or stackable, thereby reducing the number of conventional units in the same area. The number of stations can be doubled, and the on-board replenishment ticket issuing device can be made lighter and smaller, making it extremely suitable for portable use.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the issuance data printer 21 is used to print the issuance data, but the present invention is not limited to this. Aggregation work can also be performed using the issue data stored in the non-volatile storage device.

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, when issuing an in-vehicle replenishment ticket, it is possible to quickly and automatically calculate the payment fee with a simple operation without having to perform complicated procedures such as looking at the fare list and calculating the payment fee. To provide an in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing device that is small, lightweight, and convenient to carry, capable of calculating and printing out an in-vehicle replenishment ticket, and storing issuing data without having to carry a copy (receipt) of the issued in-vehicle replenishment ticket. Therefore, there is a great benefit in labor saving in conductor duties and in-train ticket processing operations.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an example of a conventional in-vehicle replenishment ticket, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the portable in-vehicle refill ticket issuing device of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an example of the in-vehicle refill ticket issuing device of the present invention. cross-sectional view of the device,
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the mechanism of the portable in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing device of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is an example of an issuance data printer that prints issuance data of the portable in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing device of one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the mechanism of the issued data printer, FIG. 7 is a plan view showing an example of an in-vehicle refill ticket issued by the portable in-vehicle refill ticket issuing device of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing another example of the setting item indicating device of the portable in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing device of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing still another example thereof. 1...Housing, 2...Operation unit, 3...
...Display section, 4...In-car replenishment ticket outlet, 5.
...Power switch, 6...Printing mechanism section,
7...First control unit, 8...First power supply unit, 9...Motor, 10...Sprocket wheel, 11... Print head, 12...
・・・Printing paper storage section, 13・-・-・-cutter, 1
4... Main controller, 15...
Fee, character, sequence storage section, 16... Issue data storage section, 17... First connector section, 18
...Input interface, 19,20...
... Output interface, 21... Issue data printer, 22... Second control unit, 23...
...Printer section, 24...Second power supply section, 2
5...Second connector part, 26...Print button, 27...In-vehicle replenishment ticket, 28...
・Issue button, 29... Setting button, 30...
Publication data list, 2'...Pressure-sensitive switch board, 31...Seat, 32...Slide switch, 33...Operation key, 34...
... Mark, 35 ... Tapered pen-shaped member, 36
, 36'... Printed circuit board, 37, 37'...
...Pressure sensitive contact, 38...Mark, 39, 39'
...Protective sheet, 40... Vertical pattern, 40'... Line pattern, 41...
...Horizontal pattern, 41'...Station order pattern.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. It has an operating section for inputting setting items, and a non-volatile storage device that controls the operating section, and stores in-vehicle supplementary ticket issuing data temporarily in the storage device inside the vehicle. a control unit having a function to read out the issued data outside the vehicle during aggregation; a printing unit that prints output related to the setting items from the control unit; and a control unit, the control unit, and the printing unit. In the in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing device comprising a power supply section for supplying electric power, a replaceable setting item indicating device is provided in the operation section, and the setting item indicating device is used to collectively control multiple types of sheets in a ledger style. 1. A portable in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing device, characterized in that the portable in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing device is provided in an operation section of a slide switch for selecting a desired seat by switching the types of seats. 2. It has an operation section for inputting setting items, and a non-volatile storage device that controls the operation section, and stores in-car supplementary ticket issuing data temporarily in the storage device inside the car, and stores it outside the car at the time of tabulation. a control unit having a function of reading out the issued data, a printing unit that prints output related to the setting items from the control unit, and a power supply unit that supplies power to the operation unit, the control unit, and the printing unit. In the in-vehicle supplementary ticket issuing device, the operating section is provided with a replaceable setting item indicating device, and the setting item indicating device is arranged in a row on one side of the substrate and on the other side. A pattern consisting of a plurality of conductive strips arranged in columns, and a pressure sensitive switch provided in a matrix on the insulating substrate and located at the intersection of the conductive strips arranged in rows and the conductive strips arranged in columns. A plurality of contacts are formed in a tabular form, and a protective sheet is attached to one side of the insulating substrate and has a mark indicating the position of the contact, and when inputting setting items, a desired mark is pressed with a tapered material. A portable in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing device characterized in that the contact point is closed and the conductive strips in the rows and columns intersecting by the contact point are short-circuited. 3. It has an operating section for inputting setting items, and a non-volatile storage device that controls the operating section, and stores replenishment ticket issuing data inside the train in the storage device temporarily, and then stores it outside the vehicle at the time of aggregation. a control unit having a function of reading out the issued data, a printing unit that prints output related to the setting items from the control unit, and a power supply unit that supplies power to the operation unit, the control unit, and the printing unit. In the in-vehicle supplementary ticket issuing device, the operating section is provided with a replaceable setting item indicating device, and the setting item indicating device is arranged in a map manner on one side of the insulating substrate and on the other side. A pattern consisting of a plurality of conductive strips arranged to intersect with the conductive strips on both sides of the insulating substrate, and a plurality of conductive strips located at the intersections of the conductive strips of the conductive patterns on both sides of the insulating substrate and forming a temperature pressure switch. Contacts and a protective sheet attached to one side of the insulating substrate and having marks indicating the positions of the contacts are formed in a map format, and when setting items are input, a desired mark is pressed with a tapered material to close the contacts. A portable in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing device characterized in that both conductive strips intersecting at this contact point are short-circuited. 4. The setting item indicating device includes an insulating substrate, a pattern consisting of a plurality of conductive strips arranged in a map manner on one side of the substrate and intersecting with the conductive strips on the other side, and the insulating substrate. A map comprising a plurality of contacts constituting a pressure-sensitive switch located at the intersections of each conductive strip of the conductive pattern on both sides of the map, and a protective sheet affixed to one side of the insulating substrate and having marks indicating the positions of the contacts. According to a patent claim, when a setting item is input, a desired mark is pressed by a tapered member to close the contact point and short-circuit both conductive strips crossing each other at the contact point. A portable in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuing device according to scope 1.