JPH0558983B2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed Description of the Invention] "Industrial Application Field" The present invention relates to a banknote counting machine, and relates to a stamping instruction device for a banknote counting machine that stamps a seal for confirmation on the band after counting the banknotes. It is.

``Prior Art'' Conventionally, as this type of banknote counting machine, the present applicant has developed a ``stamped body holding device in a paper sheet counting machine'' shown in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 58-155062 and Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 57-21085. We have already provided a "stamping device for paper sheet counting machines" shown in the figure below.

The counting machines described in these publications use vacuum pressure in a suction shaft that rotates on its own axis while revolving around the world to attract and turn over banknotes loaded in a holder one by one while counting. If the result matches the preset number of bills and it is determined that these counted banknotes do not contain different types of bills, the banknote is placed on the band of the banknote bundle from the front or back side of the band, or A stamp is stamped on the top or bottom of the band for confirmation.

``Problems to be Solved by the Invention'' By the way, in the banknote counting machine configured as described above, if the count value of a bundle of banknotes is 100, for example, the stamp, the clerk's name, and the date are unconditionally stamped on the bundle. , the name of the bank, etc. were stamped, but the direction of such stamping was determined by the direction in which the banknote bundle was loaded into the holder.

In other words, when a bundle of banknotes is loaded face up into a holder, the stamp is stamped on the front and bottom sides of the band, but when a bundle of banknotes is loaded face down into a holder, the stamp is stamped on the back side of the band. There was a problem in that the directions of the stamps were not always consistent since the stamps were to be stamped on both the side and the top side.

This invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and includes, for example, a designation such as stamping an inspection stamp on the top (or bottom) of the band and a date stamp on the front (or back) of the band. It is an object of the present invention to provide a banknote counting machine that can unify the band surface on which these verification stamps, date stamps, etc. are affixed.

"Means for solving the problem" In order to achieve such an object, the first invention counts the banknotes loaded in the holder while attracting them to a suction shaft and flips them one by one, and calculates the counting results. a first stamping mechanism that stamps a seal on the band of a bundle of banknotes loaded in the holder from the front or back side of the band; a second stamping mechanism that stamps on the band of the banknote bundle loaded in the holder from the top or bottom side of the band;
By reading the surface pattern of the banknote and comparing this surface pattern with pre-stored reference data, it is possible to determine whether the banknote bundle is front or back, and whether the banknote bundle is connected to the first or second stamping mechanism. a first stamping position designation function that specifies the side to be stamped by the first stamping mechanism on the front or back side of the banding; and the second stamping mechanism. A second section that specifies the surface to be stamped by the mechanism on the top or bottom surface of the banding.
When the stamping position designation function of , the designation of either the front side or the back side of the banding by the first stamping position designation function, and the result of front/back discrimination by the banknote detection mechanism match, the first When the stamping mechanism is operated and the designation of either the top or bottom side of the banding by the second stamping position designation function matches the result of front/back discrimination by the banknote detection function, the second A stamping control function is provided to operate the stamping function.

On the other hand, according to the second invention, there is provided a first stamping mechanism that stamps a stamp on the band of the banknote bundle loaded in the holder from the front and back sides of the band, respectively; A second stamping mechanism that stamps on the band from the top and bottom sides of the band, reads the surface pattern of the first banknote, and compares this surface pattern with pre-stored reference data. a banknote detection mechanism that distinguishes between the front and back sides of the banknote bundle to determine the direction in which the banknote bundle is loaded into the first and second stamping mechanisms; and a surface to be stamped by the first stamping mechanism. a first stamping position designation function that specifies the front or back side of the banding; a second stamping position designation function that designates the surface to be stamped by the second stamping mechanism on the top or bottom of the banding; Select the first stamping mechanism on either the front or back side where the designation of either the front or back side of the banding by the first stamping position designation function and the result of front/back discrimination by the banknote detection mechanism match. make it work,
Further, the designation of either the top or bottom surface of the banding by the second stamp position designation function and the result of front/back discrimination by the banknote detection function match and correspond to the second stamp on either the top or bottom surface. A stamping control function for selectively operating a function is provided.

"Function" According to the first invention, there is provided a first stamping mechanism that stamps a seal on the band of the banknote bundle loaded in the holder from the front or back side of the band, and a band of the banknote bundle loaded in the holder. Since a second stamping mechanism is provided on the top of the band for stamping from the top or bottom side of the band, by appropriately changing the loading direction of the bundle of banknotes into the holder up and down, the front and back sides of the band can be stamped. , can be stamped on the top or bottom.

Further, when the designation of either the front side or the back side of the banding by the first stamping position designation function and the result of front/back discrimination by the banknote detection mechanism match, the first sealing mechanism places the band on the bandling. and when the designation of either the top or bottom side of the banding by the second stamping position designation function matches the result of front/back discrimination by the banknote detection function, the second stamping function Since the seal is stamped on the band using the first and second printing functions, it is possible to uniformly perform each stamp on the same side of the band.

According to the second invention, the first stamping mechanism stamps the seal on the band of the banknote bundle loaded in the holder from the front side and the back side of the band, respectively; , and a second stamping mechanism that stamps from the top and bottom sides of the band, respectively, so that the first stamp mechanism can stamp the front and back sides of the band, and the second A stamp can be stamped on the upper and lower surfaces of the band using the stamping mechanism.

In other words, since the first stamping mechanism and the second stamping mechanism can stamp the band from opposite directions, the banknotes can be stamped on the specified surface without changing the loading direction of the banknote bundle into the holder. By automatically selectively operating the stamping mechanism, it is possible to stamp any surface of the band.

In other words, the designation of either the front or back side of the banding by the first stamping position designation function and the result of front/back discrimination by the banknote detection mechanism match and correspond to the first stamping mechanism on either the front or back side. is selectively operated, and the designation of either the top or bottom surface of the banding by the second stamping position designation function and the result of front/back discrimination by the banknote detection function match. Since the second stamping function is selectively operated, similarly to the first invention, the first and second stamping functions can be uniformly stamped on the same side of the wrapping.

"Example" The present invention will be described below based on an example shown in FIGS. 1 to 10.

First, the structure of the banknote counting mechanism will be explained according to FIGS. 1 to 3.
By placing banknotes S on the holder 1 and horizontally rotating the holder 1 around the shaft 2, the banknotes S are moved to the counting position shown by the solid line in FIG. 1 or the standby position shown by the chain line in FIG. While rotating the rotary cylinder 3 in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. The banknotes S on the holder 1 are counted while being turned over one by one by applying vacuum pressure to the banknotes, and the banknotes are identified by reading the reflected light of the light rays irradiated onto the surface of the banknotes S from a projector, which will be described later, with a light receiver. The basic configuration is as follows.

The holder 1 has a banknote S on the back side (suction shaft 5
A base plate 1a is provided to support the base plate 1a from the opposite side), and the surface 1b of this base plate 1a is formed in a blackish color so as to reduce the level of reflected light.

The shafts 4 and 6 of the rotary cylinder 3 and the suction shaft 5 are formed in a hollow shape as shown in FIG.
Suction port 9 of vacuum pump 8 via suction line 7
The vacuum pressure of this vacuum pump 8 is connected to the opening 1 provided in a part of the outer periphery of the suction shaft 5.
By acting on the banknotes S through the suction shaft 5, the banknotes S are attracted to the suction shaft 5. Further, a pressure sensor 11 is provided in the middle of the suction pipe line 7, and this pressure sensor 11 allows
It is detected whether the vacuum pressure within the suction pipe line 7 has risen to a level that can attract banknotes.

On the other hand, an exhaust pipe 13 is connected to the exhaust port 12 of the vacuum pump 8, and the tip of the exhaust pipe 13 blows exhaust gas onto the sides of the banknotes S to facilitate separation of the banknotes S from each other. On the other hand, an exhaust nozzle 14 is provided in the middle of the exhaust pipe line 13 to switch the exhaust to a discharge port 15 when banknotes are not being counted to prevent the generation of noise from the exhaust nozzle 14. A solenoid valve 16 is provided.

In addition, each of the suction shafts 5 has a structure shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 3, a pair of position regulating pieces 5a are fixed. This position regulating piece 5a is connected to the suction shaft 5
The opening 10 of the suction shaft 5 protrudes from the side surface of the suction shaft 5.
When the outside air is sucked through the opening 10 and the bill is attracted to the suction shaft 5, it supports the bill from the side and prevents the bill from falling or folding. It is now possible to prevent In this way, the position regulating piece 5a
, the suction shaft 5 maintains the suction-separated banknote in an upright state, and the banknote is placed in the position where it is detected whether or not double feeding is being carried out (the position Sa where the banknote is suction-separated in FIG. 1). positioning is now performed.

Further, a plurality of actuation pieces 17 made of magnetic material are attached to the outer circumference of the rotary cylinder 3, and each suction shaft 5 is moved to a standby position (opening) depending on whether or not these actuation pieces 17 actuate the magnetic sensor 18. 10 is in the starting position (opening 1
0 is in the position just before directly facing the bill, and the inside of the suction shaft 5 is in a position where it is cut off from the vacuum pump 8.

In addition, in FIG. 3, reference numeral 19 is a counting motor that drives the rotary cylinder 3 via a belt 20;
1 is a pump motor that drives the vacuum pump 8 via a belt 22; 23 is a holder motor that rotates the holder 1; 24A and 24B are
Holder 1 in closed position (position close to suction shaft 5)
This is a holder position detection switch that detects whether the holder is in the open position (a position away from the suction shaft 5).

Further, a separator 25 is provided near the rotary cylinder 3, and this separator 25 is connected to the shaft 26.
is supported so as to be able to rotate horizontally, and is supported by a spring 27.
1 in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 1, and is further operated by the batch solenoid 28 to turn it in the clockwise direction in FIG. 1. As will be described later, the separator 25 has a function of being inserted between a banknote that has already been turned over and a banknote that has not yet been turned over and separating the two when a banknote of a different denomination is detected. There is.

Next, a stamping mechanism for stamping confirmation stamps such as date stamps and inspection stamps on the surface of the bundle B containing banknotes will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

First, what is indicated by the reference numeral 30 in FIG. This is a second stamping mechanism provided at the bottom.

First, the first stamping mechanism 30 will be explained. On the side of the holder 1, there are support pins 30a,
Seal stamp holding members 30b, 30b are fixed by 30a.

Hold these seal holding members 30b, 30b in the holder 1.
The support pins 30a, 30a for fixing to the seal holding members 30b, 30b are arranged to pass through elongated holes (not shown) formed in the seal holding members 30b, 30b along the direction of the arrow E-L. By loosening 30a, the seal holding members 30b, 30
It is possible to move b along the direction of the arrow E-L in which the elongated hole is arranged, and it is possible to align the seal (described later) on the banding B.

Further, guide members 30c, 30c whose axes extend along a direction perpendicular to the surface of the base plate 1a are fixed to these seal holding members 30b, 30b.

These guide members 30c, 30c are movable along the axial direction of the guide members 30c, 30c (in the arrow direction), and have compression springs 3
A stamp holder 30e is provided which is biased in the direction of arrow N by 0d and 30d, and inside the stamp holder 30e, a stamping part 30f at the tip is attached to the band seal B.
A seal 30g that comes into contact with the front or back side of the band B is removably provided (the definitions of the front and back sides of the band seal B will be described later).

On the other hand, behind the stamp holder 30e, a pressing mechanism 30h is provided that presses the stamp 30g in the direction of arrow C to bring the stamp part 30f into contact with the front or back surface of the band B.

This pressing mechanism 30h includes a rotary solenoid (printing solenoid A) 30i that rotates around an axis provided in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface of FIG. 1, and one end of which rotates at an eccentric position of the rotary solenoid 30i. A press operation plate 30j that is freely provided and whose other end moves along the direction of the arrow, and this press operation plate 30j is sandwiched from both sides so that the tip (other end) of the press operation plate 30j moves in the direction of the arrow. Guide 3 that supports movement in the hone direction
0k, 30k, and a pressing member 30l provided at the tip of the pressing operation plate 30j and abutting against the rear end of the seal holder 30e, and the rotary solenoid 30i is moved in the direction of the arrow H. By rotationally driving, the pressing member 30l at the tip of the pressing actuating plate 30j is moved in the direction of the arrow C, thereby moving the seal 30g in the same direction, and the stamping part 30f of the seal 30g is moved. It is made to come into contact with the front or back side of the band seal B (it is stamped at the position shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 2).

Next, to explain the second stamping mechanism 31, in FIG. 2, the one indicated by the symbol 31a is:
It is a support cylinder provided at the lower part of the holder 1, and inside this support cylinder 31a, there is a stamp 31b at the tip.
A seal holder 31c to which a seal holder 31c is attached is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction in the figure.
A pressing mechanism 31d that presses the lower end of the seal stamp holder 31c upward is provided below 1c.

This pressing mechanism 31d includes a marking solenoid B,
and a striking body 31e that is moved upward by this marking solenoid B, and when this striking body 31e moves upward,
The tip of the striking body 31e presses the stamp holder 31c upward, and the stamping part 31f at the tip of the stamp 31b
through the through hole 31g on the lower surface of the holder 1,
It is brought into contact with the upper surface or the lower surface of the band seal B (the definitions of the upper surface and the lower surface of the band seal B will be described later).

The stamp 30g attached to the stamp holder 30f of the first stamping mechanism 30 may be, for example, a date stamp or a stamp inscribing a bank name. The seal 30b that can be attached to
For example, an inspection stamp that is stamped when it is confirmed that the banknote bundle S has a predetermined number (for example, 100) is appropriate.

In addition, in the second stamping mechanism 31, the through hole 31g provided in the holder 1 is a long hole along the arrow E-ro (see FIG. 1), and the seal holder is inserted along the long hole. By providing a mechanism for changing the position of 30d, it may be possible to cope with the shift of the band B in the direction of the arrow E-L.

Next, a mechanism for detecting double feeding of banknotes turned over by the suction shaft 5 will be described with reference to FIG. 1.

In FIG. 1, reference numerals 37 and 38 respectively indicate a double feed detection lamp and a light-receiving element (these elements constitute a double-feed detection sensor), and reference numeral 39 indicates a light-receiving element. This is a condensing lens that condenses light.

The double feed detection lamp 37 and the light receiving element 3
8 are both provided facing the rotary cylinder 3 side, and the light beam generated from the double feed detection lamp 37 is irradiated from a direction intersecting the turned-over banknote Sa, and The beam is irradiated to approximately the center of the turned-up portion of the banknote Sa.

And the banknotes that were irradiated with light in this way
The amount of light transmitted through the banknote Sa, that is, the amount of transmitted light, is detected by a light receiving element 38, and further, based on the amount of transmitted light detected by this light receiving element 38, a determination of double feeding is made. That is, if the amount of transmitted light is above a predetermined value, it is determined to be normal feeding (single sheet feeding), and if the amount of transmitted light is below the treatment value, it is determined to be double feeding.

Next, a discrimination mechanism for discriminating the denomination and front and back of banknotes will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

In the figure, the reference numeral 40 indicates a light projector that irradiates light onto the stacked frontmost banknotes Sb.
1 is a light receiver (detection element) that receives the reflected light of the light irradiated onto the banknote Sb from the projector 40, and the light beam emitted from the projector 40 is indicated by a chain double-dashed line on the banknote Sb. The area including area E is irradiated.

The light receiver 41 also includes an area sensor 42 that generates an electrical signal according to the pattern on the surface of the banknote.
and a collective lens 43 that focuses reflected light from the banknotes Sb onto the area sensor 42.
The area sensor 42 is a two-dimensional sensor in which a large number of line-shaped image sensors are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the line, and is operated by a trigger signal issued from a discrimination control circuit 46 to be described later. The amount of reflected light at a specific position (line or coordinate) in area E is converted into an electrical signal, and a waveform signal corresponding to the pattern on the banknote surface is output. In other words, the area sensor 42 has its horizontal direction corresponding to the X coordinate of area E, and its vertical direction corresponding to the Y coordinate of area E.
Depending on the correspondence with the XF coordinates, the surface pattern (line data) in area E can be expressed as, for example, Y=1,
You can read by specifying the line as Y=3,
Furthermore, the read area data is stored in the ROM61.
(described later), it is possible to determine the denomination and front and back of the banknote Sb (details will be described later).

Next, according to FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, a counting control circuit (first stamping position designation function, second stamping position designation function, stamping control function) 45 that operates the counting mechanism and the discrimination mechanism, respectively, and discrimination The control circuit 46 (banknote detection mechanism) will be explained.

That is, the counting control circuit 45 has a ROM 47 that stores a counting control program (see FIG. 5A and FIG. 6), which will be described later, and the like, and writes and reads various data according to the program stored in the ROM 47. It is composed of a RAM 48 that performs these functions, and a CPU 49 that controls these. Furthermore,
The CPU 49 includes, via an input side I/O port 50 and a receiver 51, a start switch 52 for instructing the start of counting operation, a detection mode switch 53 for discriminating the denomination and double feed, and a detection mode switch 53 for discriminating front and back sides. The front/back mode switch 54 is connected, and other devices such as holder position detection sensors 24A and 24B, rotary cylinder position sensor 18, pressure sensor 11, clear switch, etc., which detect whether the holder 1 is in the closed position or the open position, are connected. Operation switches 55 (first stamping position designation function and second stamping position designation function) are respectively connected.

In addition to the clear switch, the operation switch 55 includes a mode selection switch (not shown) that appropriately selects modes such as count addition, designation (batch), review (check), and stamping.

Among the various modes selected by the mode selection switch, "counting and addition" is a mode in which the count of banknotes and the count value are cumulatively added for each count, as will be explained in the flowchart of FIG. This is the banknote mode (described later in step 180 in Figure 6), and "designation (batch)" specifies the number of banknotes as, for example, 50,
This is a mode in which the separator 25 is operated when counting of 50 bills is completed to separate counted bills from uncounted bills (described later in step 109 in Figure 6). is a mode for checking whether there are a predetermined number of banknotes in a bundle (described later in step 160 in FIG. 6), and "sealing" is
After revalidating the banknotes, if the result of the revalidation is correct, the banknote is in the mode of stamping the seal B (inspection stamp, stamp of the clerk's name, bank name, date stamp, etc.) (steps 162 to 6 in Fig. 6). 177).

Furthermore, the modes selected by this mode selection switch, such as count addition, designation (batch), re-examination (check), and stamping, are selected by the detection mode switch for determining the denomination and double feed as described above. 53 and the relationship shown in the table of FIG. 4B.

In other words, if you select counting addition mode, specification mode, or review mode among the mode selection switches, you need to specify whether to turn the detection mode switch 53 ON or OFF each time you select these modes. (However, if the counting addition mode is selected, the detection mode switch 53 is automatically turned on.)
In addition, when the stamping mode is selected from the mode selection switch, the detection mode switch 53 is automatically set to ON, and the operator does not have to specify the detection mode switch 53. is now being omitted.

Furthermore, when the stamping mode is selected, the detection mode switch 53 is turned on as described above.
is automatically designated as ON (shown as "automatic setting" in FIG. 4B), while it can be designated as OFF only once. In other words, select the stamping mode and turn off the detection mode switch 53.
In the specified case, (1) when the banknotes are counted once, (2) when the start switch 52 is not pressed within 10 seconds after turning the detection mode switch OFF, (3) when the detection mode switch 53 is turned off. When ON is specified, the detection mode switch 53 is turned OFF.
mode is automatically canceled back to the original ON mode.

The stamping mode is selected by turning the stamping mode selection switch [ ] ON or OFF, and when the stamping mode selection switch [ ] is ON, the stamping mode is selected according to the stamping purpose. ], by turning the date switch [ ] (see Figure 4C) ON/OFF, the inspection stamp (seal 31b) is stamped or the date stamp (seal 3
0g) is pressed.

The stamping mode selection switch [ ], the stamp verification switch [ ], and the date switch [ ] will be explained in order. First, the stamping mode selection switch [ ] is the main switch.
By setting this to ON, the stamping mode is selected and the upper mode switch (described later) of the stamp verification switch [ ] is automatically activated.
Set to ON and the date switch []
The table mode switch (described later) is set to ON (described in step 61 of FIG. 5B).

The verification stamp switch [ ] consists of a verification stamp mode switch where the verification stamp mode is selected, an upper mode switch, and a lower mode switch. Of these mode switches, the verification stamp mode switch is set to ON. In this case, the upper mode switch is automatically set to ON (described in steps 62 to 63). The date switch [ ] consists of a date stamp mode switch, which selects the date stamp mode, a front mode switch, and a back mode switch. Of these mode switches, the date stamp mode switch is set to ON. The table mode switch is automatically set to ON when the
69-70).

Note that the "upper mode" explained in the above mode switch means, as shown in FIG. 4D,
This is a mode in which the solenoid B of the second stamping mechanism 31 is operated when the back side of the banknote S is detected to stamp the top surface of the band B, and the "lower mode" is
As shown in FIG. 4E, this is a mode in which the solenoid B is operated when the front surface of the banknote S is detected, and a seal is stamped on the lower surface of the band B. Also, "table mode"
As shown in FIG. 4F, this is a mode in which the solenoid A of the first stamping mechanism 30 is operated when the front side of the banknote S is detected to stamp the front side of the band seal B. As shown in FIG. 4G, the "mode" is a mode in which the solenoid A is operated when the back side of the banknote S is detected to stamp the back side of the band B.

On the other hand, the start switch 52 shown in FIG.
In this embodiment, the pushbutton 60 (see FIG. 1) provided on the holder 1 constitutes a pushbutton 60, but for example, a sensor (not shown) that detects that a banknote S is loaded in the holder 1 can be activated. switch 52
May be used as

Further, the CPU 49 is connected to the printing solenoid A (printing solenoid 3) of the first printing mechanism 30 via the output side I/O port 61 and the driver 62.
0i), marking solenoid B of the second marking mechanism 31,
A lamp consisting of a double feed detection lamp 37 or a floodlight 40, a holder motor 23, a counting motor 19, a pump motor 21, and a solenoid valve 1.
6, the batch solenoid 28 and a display section 63 provided on an operation panel (not shown) of the banknote counting machine and displaying the number of banknotes, presence or absence of an abnormality, etc. are connected, respectively.

On the other hand, the discrimination control circuit 46 has a ROM 64 that stores discrimination control programs (see FIGS. 7 and 8), and writes and reads various data according to the programs stored in the ROM 64. RAM65 to perform and control these
It is composed of a CPU 66. Furthermore, the above
An area sensor 34 is connected to the CPU 66 via an output I/O port 70 and a drive circuit 71, and the output of this area sensor 34 is connected to an amplifier 72,
A/D converter 73, input side I/O port 74
It is designed to be input to the CPU 66 via.

Note that from the drive circuit 71 to the area sensor 34
The drive signal supplied to the banknote is composed of an X-axis drive signal and a Y-axis drive signal, and by outputting these X-axis drive signals and Y-axis drive signals, the surface pattern at a specific position in area E of the banknote is determined. (area data)
is now read out. When extracting surface pattern data in area E, first output a Y-axis drive signal to determine the Y coordinate of area E (see Figure 2).
The X coordinate of area E may be determined by outputting an X-axis drive signal. For example, set Y to 1 and read the data in area E as line data (X, 1), set Y to 3 and read the data in area E as line data (X, 3), and read these data. The output multiple line data (X, 1), (X, 3), etc.
The data may be compared with reference data stored in the RAM 65 (the X-axis and Y-axis of the drive signal correspond to the X-axis and Y-axis of area E shown in FIG. 2, respectively).

On the other hand, similar to the area sensor 34, double feed detection sensors 37 and 38 are connected to the A/D converter 73 via an amplifier 78. Further, an analog switch 7 operated by a switching signal from the output side I/O port 70 is connected between the amplifiers 72 and 78 and the A/D converter 73.
These analog switches 79 and 80 allow the output signal of either the area sensor 34 or the double feed detection sensors 37 and 38 to be sent to the A/D converter 73. It's summery.

Further, the CPU 49 of the counting control circuit 45 and the CPU 66 of the discrimination control circuit 46 are connected to each other via data transfer I/O ports 81 and 82, and can mutually convert data and operate in conjunction. It is configured as follows.

Hereinafter, the contents of the program stored in the ROM 47 of the counting control circuit 45 will be explained along with the operation of the banknote counting machine with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5B and FIG. 9.

In addition, SN in FIG. 5A to FIG. 5B indicates step N in the following explanation, and in FIG.
Tn indicates timing Tn in the following explanation.

◇Counting control operation 1 (Fig. 5A to Fig. 5B and Fig. 9
(see figure).

<Step 1> Turn on the power <Step 2> Based on the output signals of the holder position detection sensors 24A and 24B, it is determined whether or not the holder 1 is in the open position.If NO, the holder motor 23 is driven to open the holder 1. Set to the open position (step 3),
If YES, proceed to the next step 4.

<Step 4> Based on the presence or absence of an output from the rotary cylinder position sensor 18, it is determined whether the suction shaft 5 is in the standby position (that is, the position where the suction shaft 5 directly faces the banknotes),
If NO, the counting motor 19 is driven at low speed and the suction shaft 5 is set to the standby position (step 5).
If YES, proceed to the next step 6.

<Step 6> Determine whether or not the mode setting switch has been set. If YES, various mode setting operations, such as specified mode (batch mode),
By operating the review mode (check mode) or stamping mode, the mode in which these operations were performed is stored in the RAM 48 (step 50), and
In the case of NO, it is assumed that the mode setting operation has not been performed (the mode is set to counting and addition mode), and the process proceeds to the next step 7.

Note that in this step 6, if it is determined that the stamping mode has been set, and furthermore, in step 50, the setting of the stamping mode is stored,
In steps 62 to 78 shown in FIG. 5B, it is determined whether the verification stamp mode switch, upper mode switch, lower mode switch, date stamp mode switch, difference mode switch, and back mode switch are set to ON, By this, the seal 30
g and the surface to be stamped by the seal stamp 31b are appropriately designated (the flowchart of FIG. 5A will be described later).

<Step 7> Start signal (ST) from start switch 52
It is determined whether or not the output has been output, and if NO, the process returns to step 6, and if YES, the process proceeds to the next step 8 (timing T ₁ ).

<Step 8> Determine whether the detection mode switch 53 is ON or not. If YES, double feed detection lamp 37 and floodlight 40 are turned on (Step 9), and if NO, turn on. , proceed to the next step 10 and start counting operation.

If the detection mode switch 53 is turned off in step 8 and the stamping mode has been set in step 6, then the holder 1 may contain non-standard items such as lottery tickets, checks, etc. This means that banknotes are loaded.

Note that, as described above, this detection mode switch 53 is automatically switched to the ON side after being designated OFF once.

<Step 10> Based on the outputs of the holder position sensors 24A and 24B, it is determined whether the holder 1 is in the closed position or not. If NO, a holder motor drive signal (HMD) is output and the holder motor 23 is to set holder 1 to the closed position (step
11), if YES, proceed to the next step 12 (timing T ₂ ).

<Step 12> A pump drive signal (PMP) is output to drive the pump motor 21, and a solenoid valve drive signal (SV) is output to switch the solenoid valve 16 to the exhaust nozzle 14 side.

<Step 13> Determine whether the suction shaft 5 is at the starting position,
If NO, count motor drive signal (CMD)
is output, the counting motor 19 is driven in the reverse direction at low speed to set the suction shaft 5 to the starting position (step
14), and if YES, proceed to the next step. (timing T ₃ ).

<Step 15> Determine whether or not the pressure judgment signal (VSW) has been output, that is, determine whether the vacuum pressure in the suction pipe line 7 has increased to a predetermined value. , it is determined whether a predetermined time (the time required for increasing the vacuum pressure) has elapsed since the timing _T3 (step 16), and if step 16 is NO, the process returns to step 15, and 16 is
In the case of YES, the process proceeds to the suction failure processing rule (indicated by chain line A in FIG. 5A), which will be described later.

On the other hand, if this step 15 is YES, the process advances to the next step 17 (timing T ₄ ).

<Step 17> When the pressure discrimination signal (VSW) is output (step 15), the counting motor drive signal (CMD) is output.
is output, and the rotating barrel 3 and suction shaft 5 start rotating.

<Step 18> The suction shaft 5 counts the bills while flipping them one by one, and every time the rotary cylinder position sensor 18 generates a signal (SNS), a trigger signal (TRG) is generated to retrieve the detection data of the area sensor 42. ) is output. Also, at this time, a counting signal (CNT) is output to count (or discriminate) the banknotes (timings _T6 to Tm).

<Step 19> Check whether the pressure judgment signal (VSW) is output, that is, whether there are no more bills to be turned over and the vacuum pressure in the suction pipe 7 cannot rise (OFF). Proceed to the next step 20 on the condition that it is determined and turned OFF (timing Tm ₊₁ ).

<Step 20> Stop the counting motor 19 and pump motor 21.

<Step 21> In parallel with the stopping operation of the rotary cylinder 3 in step 20, it is determined whether or not a holder open signal has been output, and if YES, the process returns to step 2 (timing Tn), and NO is output. In this case, the process waits in step 21. When the process returns to step 2 (timing Tn), it is determined whether or not the holder 1 is opened, and the holder motor drive signal (HMD) is output until the holder 1 is opened.

Then, when the holder opens (step 4; timing Tn ₊₁ ), the motor drive signal (HMD) is activated.
At the same time as turning off, a counting motor drive signal (CMD) is output to drive the counting motor 19. Then, when the suction shaft 5 moves to the standby position by driving the counting motor 19, the output of the rotary cylinder position sensor 18 turns ON, and at the same time, the counting motor 19 is stopped (timing Tn _{+ 2} ).

When the suction shaft 5 is stopped at the standby position in this way, it becomes ready to start counting immediately by the next start signal (step 7).
The next preparation is complete.

Next, the suction and defect processing route A will be explained.

In other words, if the rotary cylinder 3 cannot be stopped at a predetermined position due to a malfunction of the brake of the counting motor 19, etc., the inside of the suction pipe 7 is not sealed from the outside, so that the rotation cylinder 3 cannot be stopped for a certain period of time or more. However, the vacuum pressure does not increase even when the pressure is turned on, and therefore the pressure judgment signal cannot turn ON (step 16).

In such a case, adjust the position of the rotary cylinder 3 by rotating the counting motor 19 in reverse at a constant speed (step
30), repeat steps 13 to 15. and,
If the vacuum pressure does not increase even after repeating this operation N times (step 31), the pump motor 21 is stopped (step 32), an alarm signal is output (step 33), and the machine is then stopped (step 31). 34).

Next, referring to FIG. 5B, when the stamping mode is selected (step 6, step 50), the stamp 3
The flow of specifying the stamping surface of the band B using the stamp 0g and the stamp 31b will be explained.

<Step 60> When the stamping mode setting switch [ ] is set to ON, in the next step 61, the upper mode setting is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 48, and
The table mode setting is memorized and the process proceeds to the next step 62.

<Step 62> Determine whether or not the stamp mode switch is set to ON. If YES, store the upper mode setting in a predetermined area of the RAM 48, and set the lower mode (turn the lower mode switch ON). setting) (step 63). Also, in case of NO,
Proceed to the next step 64.

<Step 64> Determine whether or not the upper mode switch is set to ON. If YES, store the upper mode setting in a predetermined area of the REM 48, and set the lower mode (turn the lower mode switch ON). setting) (step 63). Also, in case of NO,
Proceed to the next step 65.

<Step 65> Determine whether or not the lower mode switch is set to ON. If YES, store the lower mode setting in a predetermined area of the RAM 48, and also set the upper mode (turn the upper mode switch ON). setting) (step 66). Also, in case of NO,
Proceed to the next step 67.

<Step 67> Determine whether or not the stamp mode switch is set to OFF. If YES, cancel the upper mode setting (upper mode switch ON setting) and cancel the lower mode setting (lower mode switch ON setting). ON
setting) (step 68). Moreover, in the case of NO, the process proceeds to the next step 69.

<Step 69> Determine whether or not the date stamp mode switch is set to ON. If YES, store the table mode setting in a predetermined area of the RAM 48, and
Back mode setting (back mode switch ON setting)
(Step 70). Moreover, in the case of NO, the process proceeds to the next step 71.

<Step 71> Determine whether or not the front mode switch is set to ON. If YES, store the front mode setting in a predetermined area of the RAM 48, and set the back mode (turn the back mode switch ON). setting) (step 70). Also, in case of NO,
Proceed to the next step 72.

<Step 72> Determine whether or not the back mode switch is set to ON. If YES, store the back mode setting in a predetermined area of the RAM 48, and set the front mode (turn the front mode switch ON). setting) (step 73). Also, in case of NO,
Proceed to the next step 74.

<Step 74> Determine whether or not the date stamp mode switch is set to OFF. If YES, cancel the front mode setting (ON setting of the front mode switch) and cancel the reverse mode setting (reverse mode switch ON setting). switch's
ON setting) (step 75). Also, NO
If so, proceed to the next step 76.

<Step 76> Determine whether all modes (top mode, bottom mode, front mode, back mode) are canceled,
If YES, set an alarm. In other words,
In steps 61, 63, 66, 68, 70, 73, 75,
If none of the upper mode, lower mode, front mode, and back mode has been set, an alarm is set and notified to the operator, and the process returns to step 62.

Also, if all modes are not canceled (NO
), that is, steps 61, 63, 66, 68, 70,
At steps 73 and 75, if at least one of the top mode, bottom mode, front mode, and back mode is set, the alarm is canceled and the process returns to step 62.

Next, the counting processing flow in the CPU 49 will be explained with reference to FIG.
Figures 7 and 8 regarding the determination processing flow in
This will be explained with reference to the figures.

◇Counting control operation 2 (see Figure 6) <Step 100> Start <Step 101> Determine whether the detection mode switch 53 is turned on, that is, whether it is necessary to read the pattern on the banknote surface. , if YES, determine
The ON signal and the front/back mode signal (however, only when the front/back mode switch 54 is ON, the same applies hereafter) are output (step 102), and the banknote discrimination ON signal and front/back mode signal are supplied to the discrimination routine shown in FIG. 7. (indicated by arrow).

If the detection mode switch 53 is OFF, it is determined that only counting is to be performed, and the process proceeds to the next step 103.

<Step 103> Detects the rise of the rotary cylinder position sensor output signal (SNS), and if it becomes YES, proceed to the next step.
Proceed to 104.

<Step 104> The trigger signal (TRG) is raised at the same timing as step 103, and the output of this trigger signal (TRG) is supplied to the discrimination routine shown in FIG. 7 (indicated by an arrow).

<Step 105> Rotating tube position sensor output signal (SNS) ON-
The OFF state is detected, and if it is ON (YES), it is determined whether or not the pressure judgment signal (VSW) is ON (step 106).
If NO, a discrimination OFF signal is output (step
150), and counting motor 19, pump motor 21
drive and double feed detection lamp 37, floodlight 4
The lighting of 0 is stopped (step 151). Further, in step 106, if the pressure judgment signal (VSW) is output (YES), the next step is performed.
Proceed to 107.

<Step 107> It is determined whether the detection mode switch 53 is turned on or not. If YES, proceed to step 108; if NO, proceed to step 109.

<Step 108> If a different denomination is detected, if a discrepancy between the front and back sides is detected in the front/back discrimination mode, if the pattern does not match all the reference patterns and is judged to be a discrimination error, or if double adsorption is detected. In this case, it is determined whether or not there is an input of an error signal (indicated by an arrow) outputted from the determination processing flow, and if YES, the batch solenoid 28 is operated to interrupt counting;
If the answer is NO, proceed to step 109.

<Step 109> Determine whether or not the mode setting is set to batch mode. If NO, return to step 105.
If YES, proceed to step 110.

<Step 110> The number of banknotes is determined, and if it is determined that the banknote count is less than the predetermined number (NO), the process returns to step 105, and if the banknote count has reached the predetermined number. If it is determined (YES), the batch solenoid 28 is turned ON to separate counted banknotes from uncounted banknotes (step 111), and then a discrimination OFF signal is output (step 112) (this discrimination OFF signal is supplied to the discrimination processing flow as shown by the arrow), and the driving of the counting motor 19 and the pump motor 21 and the lighting of the double feed detection lamp 37 and the floodlight 40 are stopped (step 113). Then, proceed to the next step 114.

<Step 114> It is determined whether or not a clear operation has been performed to deactivate the separator 25 that was activated during the batch processing or error detection described above, and if YES, the process proceeds to step 115.

<Step 115> An open signal (see step 21) is output to holder 1, and this flow ends.

Next, steps 120 to 121 will be explained.

<Step 120> In step 105, the ON-OFF state of the rotary cylinder position sensor output signal (SNS) is detected,
If it is in the ON state, the routine from step 105 to step 109 (or step 110) continues, and when it becomes OFF, this step is executed.
Move to 120. Then, similarly to step 106, it is determined whether or not the pressure judgment signal (VSW) is ON, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to the next step 150, as in step 106,
A discrimination OFF signal is output (step 150), and the driving of the counting motor 19 and pump motor 21 and the lighting of the double feed detection lamp 37 and the floodlight 40 are stopped (step 151). Further, if the output of the pressure determination signal (VSW) is YES, the process proceeds to step 121.

<Step 121> Determine again whether the rotary cylinder position sensor output signal (SNS) is ON or not. If NO, return to step 120; if YES, output the trigger signal (TRG). (Step 122) (This
TRG is supplied to the discrimination processing flow as shown by the arrow), and after the counter is incremented by 1 (step
123) Return to step 105.

Next, steps 150 to 181 will be explained.

<Step 150> As mentioned above, if the output of the pressure judgment signal (VSW) is not detected in steps 106 and 120,
For example, if the banknotes in the standby position are not picked up or there are no banknotes to be counted, the
The OFF signal is output, and the counting motor 19,
After driving the pump motor 21 and stopping the lighting of the double feed detection lamp 37 and the floodlight 40 (step 151), the process proceeds to step 152.

<Step 152> Determine whether or not the detection mode switch 53 is turned on. If NO, proceed to step 160; if YES, proceed to step 153.

<Step 153> If the discrimination routine does not output an end signal (indicated by an arrow) for a certain period of time (step 154), for example, even though the banknotes to be counted have been set, If suction is not performed, etc., a flag indicating a residual error is set in a predetermined area of the storage section (RAM 48 or CPU 49) (step 155), and then the process proceeds to the next step 114.

Further, if an end signal is output from the determination processing flow shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds to the next step 160.

<Step 160> Determine whether the mode setting is set to sheet count check mode (this mode setting is done in step 50 of Figure 5A), and if NO, proceed to step 160.
Proceed to step 180, and if YES, proceed to step 161.

<Step 161> It is determined whether the counted value of the banknotes matches the number set in the number of banknotes check mode, and if NO, a flag indicating a mismatch error is placed in a predetermined area of the storage unit. Step
163), proceed to step 114. Further, if the set number of sheets and the counted value match (YES), the process advances to the next step 162.

<Step 162> Determine whether or not the mode setting is set to stamp mode. If NO, proceed to step 180; if YES, proceed to step 164.

<Step 164> Determine whether or not the upper mode has been set (the upper mode is set in steps 61 and 63 in FIG. 5B), and if YES, proceed to step 165.
If the answer is NO, the process proceeds to step 166.

<Step 165> Determine whether the front and back reference data set in step 220 (described later) indicates the back,
If YES, operate solenoid B and stamp the inspection stamp on the top of banding B (step 167).
(corresponding to FIG. 4D), and in the case of NO, an alarm is generated to inform the operator to reverse the loading direction of the banknote bundle S into the holder 1 (step 168), and proceed to the next step. Proceed to 170.

<Step 166> Determine whether or not the lower mode has been set (the lower mode is set in step 66 of FIG. 5B). If YES, proceed to step 169; if NO, proceed to step 169. then proceed to step 170.

<Step 169> Determine whether the front/back reference data set in step 220 (described later) indicates front/back,
If YES, operate solenoid B and stamp the inspection stamp on the bottom of band B (step 167).
(corresponding to Fig. 4E), and if NO, an alarm is generated to inform the operator to reverse the loading direction of the banknote bundle S into the holder 1 (step 171), and proceed to the next step. Proceed to 170.

<Step 170> Determine whether or not the table mode has been set (table mode is set in steps 61 and 70 in FIG. 5B), and if YES, proceed to step 172.
If the answer is NO, the process proceeds to step 173.

<Step 172> Determine whether the front/back reference data set in step 220 (described later) indicates front/back,
If YES, operate solenoid A to stamp a date stamp on the surface of banding B (step 174).
(corresponds to Fig. 4 F), and if NO, an alarm is generated to inform the operator to reverse the loading direction of the banknote bundle S into the holder 1 (step 175), and proceed to the next step. Proceed to 180.

<Step 173> Determine whether or not the back mode has been set (the back mode is set in step 73 of FIG. 5B). If YES, proceed to step 176; if NO, proceed to step 176. Proceed to step 180.

<Step 176> Determine whether the front and back reference data set in step 220 (described later) indicates the back,
If YES, operate solenoid A and stamp the inspection stamp on the surface of banding B (step 174).
(corresponds to Fig. 4 G), and if NO, an alarm is generated to inform the operator to reverse the loading direction of the banknote bundle S into the holder 1 (step 177), and proceed to the next step. Proceed to 180.

<Step 180> Determine whether or not the mode setting is the addition mode (addition mode setting is performed in step A in Figure 5).
50), in the case of YES, the counting results of the previously counted banknotes are added and the addition result is stored in the storage section (step 181), and in the case of NO, in the case of step 115 Then, the counting process ends.

Next, the determination processing flow in the CPU 66 will be explained with reference to the time charts of FIGS. 7, 8, and 10.

<Step 200> Start <Step 201> Determine whether the trigger signal (TRG) (indicated by the arrow) is output from the counting routine and select YES.
In this case, proceed to the next step 202.

<Step 202> It is determined whether or not the determination ON signal (indicated by the arrow) has been output from the counting routine. If NO, the process returns to step 201. If YES, the analog switch 80 shown in FIG. 4 is activated. Select the output of the double feed detection sensors 37 and 38 to the amplifier 78,
Capture via A/D converter 73, RAM
65 (step 203), step 204
Proceed to.

<Step 204> Based on the error codes set in steps 214, 222, and 232, it is determined whether there is a mixture of different denominations, there is a discrepancy between the front and back sides, and there is a discrimination error (mixture of abnormal banknotes). Detection of mixed denominations, discrepancies between front and back sides, and discrimination abnormalities will be described in steps 213, 221, and 231).If YES, an error signal and error code are output.
After displaying the error details on the display section 63 (step 205), the process returns to step 202. The error signal output at step 205 is supplied to step 108 of the counting routine in FIG. 6 as indicated by the arrow.

Further, if there is no mixing of different denominations, no discrepancy between the front and back sides, and no discrimination abnormality (NO), the process proceeds to the next step 206.

Note that when the first trigger signal (TRG) is output, steps 214, 222, and 232 have not been passed and no determination has been made, so the first step 204 is always NO and the process proceeds to step 206.

<Step 206> In step 203, double feed detection sensors 37 and 38
Based on the detection data taken in from the bank and the double comparison level, which serves as a discrimination standard, set in step 217 (described later), it is determined whether or not the banknote has been double-adsorbed, and if YES, an error signal is sent. and an error code, and the error details are displayed on the display section 6.
3 (step 207), the process returns to step 201.

The error signal output at step 207 is supplied to step 108 of the counting routine in FIG. 6 as indicated by the arrow.

If NO, that is, if it is determined that there is no double adsorption, the process proceeds to the next step 208.

Note that, as in step 204, when the first trigger signal (TRG) is output, the bill Sa for which double adsorption should be determined does not exist in the position shown in Figure 1, and the reference double comparison level has not been set. Therefore, this step 206 is always NO and the process proceeds to step 208.

<Step 208> Select the analog switch 79 shown in FIG.
By storing the output of the area sensor 34 in the RAM 65 via the amplifier 72 and the A/D converter 73, area data in the area E (data on the N line) is captured. Note that this area data is taken in based on the flow shown in FIG.

That is, when a capture signal is output (step 300), after setting Y to 0 and X to 0 (step 301), the process proceeds to the next step 302. and,
In this step 302, it is determined whether or not the output of the necessary N lines of data (line data) has been completed.If YES, a determination start signal is output (step 303), and the main Return to routine. If the answer is NO at step 302, the data of the specified N line is sent to step 312.
Steps 304 to 311 are looped until the data is output, and when the data is output, the process proceeds to step 303 as described above.

When the line-by-line acquisition of area data is completed in this manner, the process proceeds to the next step 209 shown in FIG.

<Step 209> Check whether the data imported in step 208 has no pattern (i.e.,
whether it is a black pattern on the surface 1b of the holder 1)
If it is YES (no data), after outputting the end signal (step 210), step
Return to 201. The end signal output at step 210 is supplied to step 153 of the counting routine in FIG. 6 as indicated by the arrow.

Further, if the captured area data is of a level having a pattern (NO), the process advances to the next step 211.

<Step 211> It is determined whether or not the bill attracted by the suction shaft 5 is the first one. If YES, proceed to step 212; if NO, proceed to step 230.
Proceed to.

<Step 212> Based on the area data of the first banknote imported in step 208, a total of 12 patterns (4 x L patterns) of the current 3 denominations (L denominations) stored in the ROM 64 are applied. Comparing with the data (for one denomination, there are 4 patterns of front and back, forward and reverse),
Proceed to the next step 213.

<Step 213> As a result of comparing the area data of the first banknote with the reference data of 12 patterns, it is determined whether there is a matching pattern, and if NO, it is determined that the banknote is an abnormal banknote whose gender cannot be determined. As the storage unit (RAM
A flag indicating a discrimination abnormality is set in a predetermined area of step 65) (step 214), and the process returns to step 201.

If there is a matching pattern (YES), a flag indicating that the identified banknote is one of the three denominations is set in a predetermined area of the storage unit (RAM 65) (step 215). ), and after setting a flag indicating the front and back sides of the banknote (step
216), based on the determined denomination and front and back information.
After setting the double comparison level, which is a criterion for determining double adsorption, stored in the ROM 64 in the storage section (RAM 62) (step 217), the process advances to step 218.

<Step 230> On the other hand, if it is determined in step 211 that the bill attracted by the suction shaft 5 is not the first bill, the area data of the bill taken in in step 208 and the area data of the bill are stored in the ROM 64. specified denomination (denomination set in step 215)
The process proceeds to the next step 231 after comparing only the reference data of four patterns of front and back, forward and reverse.

<Step 231> As a result of comparing the area data of the banknote with the reference data of the four patterns, it is determined whether there is a matching pattern, and if NO, this banknote is a banknote of a different denomination (strictly speaking, (There may also be banknotes with abnormal identification)
, a flag indicating a different denomination is set in a predetermined area of the storage section (step 232), and the step
Return to 201.

Also, if there is a matched pattern (YES)
As described above, a flag is placed in a predetermined area of the storage unit to indicate whether the banknote is front or back (step 216).
Furthermore, in step 217, the amount of transmitted light of the banknote is set in a predetermined area of the storage section, and the process proceeds to the next step 218.

<Step 218> It is determined whether the front/back mode switch 54 is turned on. If NO, proceed to step 201; if YES, proceed to the next step 219.

<Step 219> Determine whether or not this banknote is the first one, and select NO.
If YES, proceed to step 221; if YES, proceed to the next step 220.

<Step 220> The front and back codes of the first bill set in step 216 are stored in the storage unit as front and back reference data.
It is set in the RAM 65, and based on this front/back reference data, the front/back side of the banknote is determined (step
221).

Further, the front and back reference data set in step 220 are transferred to step 165 and step 165 shown in FIG.
169, 172, and 176, and is used as a standard for determining the front and back sides (as described above).

<Step 221> The front and back codes set in step 216 are compared with the front and back reference data set in step 220 to determine whether or not the second and subsequent banknotes match the front and back of the first banknote. If they match (YES), the process returns to step 201; if they do not match (NO), proceed to the next step 222. A flag indicating this is set (step 222), the process returns to step 201, and steps 201 to 231 described above are repeated.

Note that the timing of the above-mentioned trigger signal (TRG), duplex data capture, etc. is described in the timing chart of FIG. If these trigger signals (TRG), the timing of importing double data, etc. correspond to the step numbers in FIG. 7, the discrimination trigger signal corresponds to step 201,
The double data acquisition timing corresponds to step 203, below, the error check timing corresponds to step 204, and the double check timing corresponds to step 203.
206, the area data import timing corresponds to step 208, the end check timing corresponds to step 209, and the discrimination processing timing corresponds to steps 211 to 213 and steps 230 and 231. The multiple comparison level and error set timing correspond to steps 215 to 217 and steps 214, 222, and 232, respectively.

In the stamping device of the banknote counting machine configured as described above, when the stamping mode is selected, the holder 1
When it is confirmed that there is a predetermined number (100) of bill bundles S loaded in the banknote, the solenoid A of the stamping mechanism 30 is activated.
Or solenoid B of the marking mechanism 31 operates,
A seal is stamped on the band B of the banknote bundle S for confirmation.

At this time, if the stamp verification switch in the stamping mode is set to the upper mode, solenoid B is operated (switch 164, 165, 167, corresponding to Figure 4 D),
In addition, if the stamp verification switch of the stamping mode is set to the lower mode, solenoid B is operated when the reading result of the surface pattern of the first bill is front.
166, 169, 167, corresponding to Figure 4 E).

Similarly, if the date switch in the stamping mode is set to the front mode, solenoid A is operated when the reading result of the surface pattern of the first bill is front (step 170). , 172, 174, corresponding to FIG. 4F), and if the stamp verification switch of the stamping mode is set to the back mode, the reading result of the surface pattern of the first bill is the back. sometimes,
Solenoid A operates (steps 173, 176,
174, corresponding to Figure 4G).

Therefore, according to the above-mentioned stamping device, by setting the stamping mode to top mode or bottom mode, front mode or back mode, the top surface of the band seal B,
A date stamp, inspection stamp, etc. can be uniformly stamped on the selected side of the bottom, front, and back sides. Thereby, for example, by stamping the inspection stamp on the top side of the banding B and stamping the date stamp on the front side, it is possible to effectively utilize the side of the banding B.

As shown in the flowchart in Figure 5A, when the stamping mode is specified, the verification stamp switch is automatically set to the upper mode and the date switch is automatically set to the front mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to specifying the stamping mode, the upper mode or the lower mode, the front mode, or the back mode may be specified.

In addition, there is no inspection stamp mode switch or date stamp mode switch, and the selection of these upper mode, lower mode, front mode, and back mode is performed only by the upper mode switch, lower mode switch, front mode switch, and back mode switch. You can do it like this.

In addition, in the stamping instruction device of the banknote counting machine, when the stamping mode is selected, the detection mode switch 53 is set to return to the original ON designation, subject to the contents shown in (1) to (3) above. However, the conditions are not limited to (1) to (3) above.

Furthermore, when changing the program for discriminating Japanese banknotes to a program for discriminating US dollar banknotes, this is done by replacing the ROM 64 and the like.

Further, in the discrimination control circuit 46 described above, the line data is extracted along the X axis, but the line data is not limited to this, and may be extracted along the Y axis.

Furthermore, as a sensor for reading the surface pattern in the area E, in place of the area sensor 34, a plurality of one-dimensional image sensors are arranged at intervals with respect to the Y-axis or the X-axis shown in FIG. The detected data may be read out by specifying a column.

Furthermore, in this banknote counting machine, the arrangement of the double feed detection mechanism for detecting double feed is arbitrary.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in FIGS. 11 and 1.
This will be explained with reference to FIG.

The marking instruction device shown in this embodiment differs from the marking instruction device shown in the first embodiment in that the configuration of the first marking mechanism for printing on the upper and lower surfaces of the band seal B, and the configuration of the first seal mechanism for printing on the front and back surfaces of the band seal B. The configuration of the second stamping mechanism and the contents of the program for operating the first and second stamping mechanisms.

That is, the first stamping mechanism shown by the reference numeral 70 in FIG. 11 is arranged such that the stamping part 71a of the stamp 71 and the stamping part 72a of the stamp 72 for stamping on the front or back side of the band seal B face each other. The seal 71 is provided on the side where the base plate 1a is placed, while the seal 72 is provided on the side where the base plate 1a is placed.
It is provided on the side where a is not placed.

It should be noted that a mechanism that supports these stamps 71 or 72 so as to be movable in the direction of the arrow harney, and a solenoid mechanism 71 that moves the stamp 71 or 72 in the direction of the arrow harney.
b, 72b, etc. are the same as the configuration of the first stamping mechanism 30 shown in the first embodiment.

On the other hand, the second stamping mechanism shown by reference numeral 75 in FIG. They are set up respectively.

The stamp 76 stands by at a position 76a when no stamp is to be stamped, and is moved to a position 76b by a solenoid or the like when a stamp is to be stamped.

Note that the mechanism that supports the seal stamp 77 so as to be movable in the direction of the arrow torch, the mechanism that moves it in the direction of the arrow each, etc. have the same structure as the second stamp mechanism 31 shown in the first embodiment. be.

Further, as the stamps 71 and 72 to be attached to the first stamping mechanism 70, for example, a date stamp or a stamp inscribing a bank name is suitable, and as the stamps 76 and 77 to be attached to the second stamping mechanism 75, for example, An inspection stamp is appropriate.

The counting process flow in the CPU 49 will be described below with reference to FIG.

The difference between this counting processing flow and the counting processing flow shown in FIG. 6 is from step 400 to step 4.
It is 415.

These steps 400 to 415 will be explained.

<Step 400> Determine whether or not the upper mode has been set (the upper mode is set in steps 61 and 63 in FIG. 5B), and if YES, proceed to step 401.
If the answer is NO, the process proceeds to step 402.

<Step 401> It is determined whether the front/back reference data set in step 220 indicates front or not, and if YES (indicates front), the seal 76 (on the verification stamp) is determined.
(step 403), and if NO (indicates the back), the seal 77 (below the inspection stamp) is operated (step 404).

<Step 402> Determine whether or not the lower mode has been set (the lower mode is set in step 66 in FIG. 5B). If YES, proceed to step 405; if NO, proceed to step 405. Then proceed to step 406.

<Step 405> Similar to step 401, it is determined whether the front and back reference data set in step 220 indicates front, and if YES (indicates front), the seal 7 is
7 (below the stamp)
407), and in the case of NO (indicates the back), operate the seal 76 (on the inspection stamp) (step
408).

<Step 406> Determine whether or not the table mode has been set (table mode is set in steps 61 and 70 in FIG. 5B), and if YES, proceed to step 409.
If the answer is NO, the process proceeds to step 410.

<Step 409> Similar to step 401 and step 405, step
It is determined whether the front/back reference data set in step 220 indicates front or not, and if YES (indicates front), the seal 72 (date stamp table) is operated (step 411), and NO ( If the date stamp indicates the back), the seal 71 (date stamp back) is activated (step 412).

<Step 410> Determine whether or not the back mode has been set (the back mode is set in step 73 of FIG. 5B). If YES, proceed to step 413; if NO, proceed to step 413. Proceed to step 180.

<Step 413> As in steps 401, 405, and 409, it is determined whether the front/back reference data set in step 220 indicates heads, and YES is determined.
(indicating the front), operate the seal 71 (back of the date stamp) (step 414), and also
(indicating the back), the seal 72 (back of the date stamp) is activated (step 415).

After the seals 71 and 72 are operated in steps 414 and 415, the process proceeds to the next step 180.

In the stamping instruction device of the banknote counting machine configured as described above, the stamps 71 and 72 stamp date stamps on the front and back sides of band B, and the stamps 71 and 72 stamp date stamps on the front and back sides of band B. 76,
77, and based on the front and back discrimination results of the first banknote in the banknote bundle S, the seal 71 or the seal 7 is
2 selectively operates the seal 76 or the seal 77.
Now works selectively.

In other words, when the stamping mode is set to "top mode", the discrimination result for the first bill is "front".
If so, the stamp 76 is operated, and if the determination result is "back", the stamp 77 is operated (steps 400, 401, 403, 404), and similarly, the stamping mode is set to "lower mode". is set, and if the discrimination result of the first bill is "head",
The seal 77 is operated, and if the determination result is "back", the seal 76 is operated (steps 402, 405, 407, 408).

On the other hand, when the stamping mode is set to "front mode", if the discrimination result of the first bill is "front", the seal 72 is operated, and if the discrimination result is "reverse", the stamp 72 is operated. , the stamp 71 is operated (steps 406, 409, 411, 412), and similarly, when the stamping mode is set to "back mode", 1
If the identification result of the first banknote is "face", the seal 7
1 is operated, and if the determination result is "back", the seal 72 is operated (step
410, 413-415).

Therefore, according to the above-mentioned sealing instruction device, the 12th
As shown in the flowchart in the figure, we ensured that either the top or bottom surface of the specified banding B is stamped on either the front or back side of the specified banding B. For example, unlike the first embodiment in which the operator is prompted to replace the banknote bundle S when it is impossible to stamp the top surface of the band B (when the upper mode is set), the band B can be efficiently printed.
This has the effect that a seal can be stamped on the document.

"Effects of the Invention" As explained in detail above, according to the first invention, the first stamping position designation function can designate either the front or back side of the band, and the banknote detection mechanism can distinguish between the front and back sides. If the results match, the first stamping mechanism stamps the seal on the band, and the second stamping position designation function specifies either the top or bottom of the band;
Only when the results of the front and back discrimination by the banknote detection function match, the second stamping function is used to stamp the seal, so each stamp made by the first and second stamping functions is applied to the seal. This allows for effective use of the banding surface by, for example, using the top side of the banding for an inspection stamp and the front side of the banding for a date stamp. It has the effect of being able to

On the other hand, according to the second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a first stamping mechanism that stamps a seal on the band of the banknote bundle loaded in the holder from the front and back sides of the band, respectively, and a band of the banknote bundle loaded in the holder. Since a second stamping mechanism is provided above, which stamps from the top and bottom sides of the band, the first stamp mechanism can stamp the front and back sides of the band, and The second stamping mechanism can stamp the top and bottom surfaces of the bundle, and this allows you to replace the bundle of banknotes when it is impossible to stamp on the side specified by the stamping position designation function. Unlike the first invention which requires this, it is possible to efficiently stamp the seal.

In other words, the designation of either the front or back side of the banding by the first stamping position designation function and the result of front/back discrimination by the banknote detection mechanism match and correspond to the first stamping mechanism on either the front or back side. is selectively operated, and the designation of either the top or bottom surface of the banding by the second stamping position designation function and the result of front/back discrimination by the banknote detection function match. Since the second sealing function is selectively operated, similarly to the first invention, it is possible to unify the seals of the first and second sealing functions on the same side. That is, for example, by using the top side of the banding for a verification stamp and the front side of the banding for a date stamp, the banding surface can be used effectively.

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1 to 10 are diagrams showing a first embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is a plan view, FIG. 2 is a view taken along the - line in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a suction 4A is a block diagram of the counting control circuit and discrimination control circuit, and FIG. 4B is the ON-OFF relationship between the mode selected by the mode selection switch and the detection mode switch. Figure 4C is a diagram for explaining the verification stamp mode, Figure 4D~
FIG. 4G is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the stamping direction and the banknote bundle, FIG. 5A is a flowchart showing the counting control operation, and FIG.
Figure B is a flowchart showing the setting operation of the stamping mode.
The figure shows the CPU operation of the counting control circuit, FIGS. 7 and 8 show the CPU operation of the discrimination control circuit,
9 and 10 are flowcharts of counting control operation and discrimination control operation, and FIG. 11 and 1
2 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the main part thereof, and FIG.
The figure is a diagram showing the CPU operation of the counting control circuit. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Holder, 5... Suction shaft, 30... First stamping mechanism, 31... Second stamping mechanism, 45... Counting control circuit (first stamping position specification function/second stamping position specification) function/sealing control function), 46... discrimination control circuit (banknote detection mechanism), 55... operation switch (first stamping position specification function/second stamping position specification function), 70... first stamping mechanism , 75...second stamping mechanism.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1 Banknote counting in which bills loaded in a holder are counted while being attracted to a suction shaft and turned over one by one, and it is determined whether or not the counting result matches a preset value. In the machine, a first stamping mechanism that stamps a seal on the band of the bill bundle loaded in the holder from the front or back side of the band, and a first stamping mechanism that stamps on the band of the banknote bundle loaded in the holder on the top surface of the band. Alternatively, by using a second stamping mechanism that stamps from the bottom side and reading the surface pattern of the first banknote and comparing this surface pattern with pre-stored reference data, it is possible to determine whether the banknote bundle is front or back. a bill detection mechanism that determines the direction in which the bill bundle is loaded into the first and second stamping mechanisms; and a bill detection mechanism that specifies the surface to be stamped by the first stamping mechanism as the front or back side of the band. a first sealing position designation function; a second sealing position designation function that specifies the top or bottom side of the binding as the surface to be stamped by the second marking mechanism; and a binding by the first sealing position designation function. When the designation of either the front side or the back side of the banknote coincides with the result of front/back discrimination by the banknote detection mechanism, the first stamping mechanism is operated;
Stamping control that operates the second stamping function when the designation of either the top surface or the bottom surface of the banding by the second marking position designation function and the result of front/back discrimination by the banknote detection function match. 1. A stamping instruction device for a banknote counting machine having a function of discriminating different types of bills. 2. In a banknote counting machine that counts banknotes loaded in a holder while turning them over one by one while adsorbing them to a suction shaft, and determines whether or not the counting result matches a preset value, the holder is A first stamp is stamped on the band of the loaded banknote bundle from the front and back sides of the band, respectively.
a second stamping mechanism that stamps on the band of the bill bundle loaded in the holder from the top and bottom sides of the band, respectively; and reads the surface pattern of the first banknote, and reads the surface pattern of the first banknote. a banknote detection mechanism that determines the direction in which the banknote bundle is loaded with respect to the first and second stamping mechanisms by comparing the front and back sides of the banknote bundle by comparing the banknotes with pre-stored reference data; , a first stamping position designation function for specifying the surface to be stamped by the first stamping mechanism as the front or back side of the binding; and a first marking position designation function to specify the surface to be stamped by the second marking mechanism as the top or back surface of the binding. The second stamp position designation function that specifies the bottom side, the designation of either the front or back side of the banding by the first stamp position designation function, and the result of front and back discrimination by the banknote detection mechanism match the corresponding front and back sides. The first stamping mechanism on either side is selectively operated, and the second stamping position designation function specifies either the top or bottom surface of the banding, and the banknote detection function determines the front and back sides. 1. A stamping instruction device for a banknote counting machine having a different type of bill discrimination function, characterized in that the stamping control function selectively operates the second stamping function of either the upper or lower side that corresponds to the upper or lower side.