JP2660834B2 - A device to identify and show the contents of a document canister - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to automatic document distribution (the term
"Minute" means "Distribution") machine and automatic teller machine
A book such as a currency container used for ATM (hereinafter referred to as ATM)
Related to similar containers. In particular, the present invention
Location / owner / serial number and type / type of documents in each container
Used to track classes or change their state
Labeling the container (canister)
Bell)
Things. [Prior Art] Automatic document sorters such as ATMs require documents to be sorted.
Includes supply. Usually, the above sorting machines have several types of
Classify the types. These documents are for different types of notes and tigers.
Bellers Chek called the canister in the ATM
Loading documents in special containers is a common practice
is there. Canisters leave ATMs under safe conditions
Documents are usually filed at the location. Normally, each varnish
Tar contains only one type of document. Canister is one
In general, when documents are filed, they will be secured
Including locking mechanism. The canister is locked
Transported to ATM. The special unlocking mechanism in the ATM is a canister
Unlock the canister when the machine is installed in the machine.
You. Canister removes special documents merged in ATM
Designed to operate in conjunction with the mechanism. Crab
Stars are an integral part of the document sorting system. ATM
One example of a canister that is suitable for use within
It is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,113,140. Canisters quickly load large amounts of documents into ATMs,
And between machines having the same type of document removal mechanism.
The advantage is that the nisters can be interchanged. In the United States
All bills are the same size,
It is fixed. Therefore, the type of banknote to be classified
The canisters are interchangeable. [Problems to be solved by the invention] Canisters can be exchanged between ATMs, and the same canister
It is desirable to be able to load different types of banknotes
However, the following problems occurred. First, most
ATMs are designed to separate multiple types of banknotes
So, prepare multiple canisters and use them for each type of banknote
You have to match. Therefore, properly
Banknotes of each type in a special position in the ATM to separate
Must be placed. Each crab for different banknotes
Failure to mount the star in the correct position can cause inconvenience.
A combination occurs. For example, when a $ 20 bill is requested
At the same time, the ATM grants a $ 10 bill. A financial institution or other operator
Physical information for each canister with information on the type of document included
Labeling, and the varnish inside the ATM
By attaching a label at the corresponding position to the
I tried to avoid the problem. Taking such precautionary measures
Is generally what the canister loads
But the error is still happening. In addition, canis
You want to use the printer to separate documents of different types.
When it is attached, it is permanently attached from the canister
It is difficult to peel off the label. Canisters are an integral part of the document delivery system,
Disadvantages in the canister can lead to failure to load documents in a section.
Rub Such failures are often at irregular intervals
And it is a problem that it is difficult to accurately predict. ATM
An operator assigns a series of numbers to a canister
Some of the abnormally large number of segmentation failures
Nitto. A series of numbers that can be read by humans
Since it is printed on the star, the characters included in the failure
Tracking the identity of a Nister is a considerable bookkeeping and bookkeeping
And demands that Such manual recording work,
Often dominated by human error. Also, a group of banks are grocery stores and shopping malls
And many that are located away from banks such as airports
When you decide to operate the ATM network,
Other problems arise. In the above network, some
Financial Institutions Have Canisters Fill Documents and Banknotes
And want to be involved in the responsibility to service ATMs
No. Under the above system, accounts for related parties are organized.
In order to know the source of the bills and documents distributed from each ATM,
Is required. For example, if the first bank customer
Receiving money at the ATM at the Tapping Mall,
If the notes in the TM belong to the second bank, the first bank
Can pay the money the customer receives to a second bank
As such, it is necessary to track the parties involved in this transaction.
You. If the second bank is the currency distributed from a particular ATM
Supply, and the identity of the ATM where each transaction takes place
Account tracking, if maintained on the work record
Not complicated. However, some banks have access to the same ATM.
If you share responsibility for loading coins, for example,
The situation is complicated if each bank supplies money in one week
Increase. This is an account between the parties involved in the transaction.
Significantly complicate the record keeping required to organize the und
You. Track the origin of currencies and documents involved in a particular transaction
It is difficult to do so,
I'm sorry. Banks sharing responsibility for loading documents into the same ATM
The recording problem becomes greater in proportion to the number of records. In order to solve the above problem, a command to control ATM operation
Methods that can be received by the computer system
Attempts were made to classify canisters
Was. The above information is based on when the canister is loaded incorrectly.
Consecutive numbers assigned to canisters that interfered with ATM operation
Store in relation to other data to track issue
Is done. Unfortunately, traditional systems known to date
All systems have limited usefulness and unfavorable properties
doing. De La Rue System of the United Kingdom
Prove the type of currency contained in the worn canister
We developed a system to do it. De La Rue's system
A magnetic element is installed outside each canister. Magnetic
The position of the element depends on the type of currency involved.
You. Make sure the canister is properly installed in the ATM.
The magnetic element is installed inside the ATM near the canister.
It is located at a position adjacent to the placed magnetic sensing switch.
If the magnetic element is placed adjacent to the magnetic sensing switch,
Issue occurs. ATM operates from canister
Only when all signals are present. This system is key
Stops ATM operation when Janister is incorrectly installed.
ATM operates until the error is proved and corrected
There is a restriction that you can not. In addition, the key to De La Rue
It is difficult to change the position of the magnetic element on the janister
Convert Canister from one currency to another
It is also difficult to obtain. There is a difference in the strength of the magnetic element
The canister with the weak magnetism is
The air detection switch cannot be operated. Also, the magnetic element
Magnetic strength is likely to occur over time, often during transport.
Demagnetization proceeds due to the vibration that occurs. De La Rue's system
Mu is also a means to show the owner of the canister
Means to indicate the serial number of the document, and means to indicate the status of the document
Also have no. Inter Innovation in the Netherlands is also used in ATMs
A method to classify canisters was developed. This system
Is the lead-only menu installed in the canister.
Molly (ROM) Computer Chip and Canister
Of the banknotes contained in the paper and the canister
The information about the sequence number is input.
When the canister is installed in the ATM, the electrical
The lead wire is connected to the canister. Information in ROM
Is read by the computer that controls the operation of the ATM.
Taken. This method is used by canisters in ATMs.
Can be installed in any position, computer system
Regarding the type of banknote at the corresponding position on the canister
Provides the advantage of making the operation of the document dispensing mechanism more comfortable.
You. Inter Innovation's method also creates an account
Stored in computer memory for organization
Information about the owner of each canister
Track each canister's loan by the serial number you get
Provide a means. In addition, failure (failed canister
Information is stored in computer memory
To determine if the canister is defective
Can be analyzed for However, Inter Innovation's system
The stem has some limitations. Key loaded with banknotes
Janisters are heavy and can be a considerable distance before being installed in an ATM
Will be transported. Transportation causes the canister to vibrate
And destroy the ROM in high temperature. In addition, canisters
ATMs are often worn and tactile, so
The electrical connector to the canister quickly damaged,
It will cause errors. Inter Innovation's
The system not only programs each ROM, but also
Other electrical equipment must be installed in the janister and ATM.
Equipment cost is high. ROM against static electricity
Weak, weak static electricity on kimonos and carpets
All or some of the memory is lost due to the load. Ma
Information is not used to approve accounts
The computer must be programmed,
Some of the memory available to the computer is
Given to store owner information about the star
Must be done. Finally, the information in the ROM is
It is necessary to distribute different types of currencies from
It is difficult to change when necessary,
It is also difficult to obtain. ATMs often require documents to be separated by currency
There is. Normally, these documents should only handle banknotes
Initially, segmentation is performed using the same segmentation mechanism designed.
Such documents include, for example, Travelers Cheek
And coupons and gift cards. Such documents
Generally have physical properties that differ somewhat from banknotes.
You. However, often, these documents are
Can be effectively partitioned with only minor modifications. Many
In most cases, the computer will be
If you have a subroutine to control the sorting mechanism,
The modifications can be made automatically. Required to be corrected
The parameter is, for example, the speed at which the sorting mechanism operates.
And the period of a component with a sorting mechanism. Some means is this
Used to distinguish these documents from the currency in the Canister.
If possible, changes in the operating cycle of the sorting mechanism
Data can be done automatically. In addition, the bill itself
Body, depending on whether it is new or worn
Has characteristics. Therefore, the bills in the canister
Operating parameters of the sorting mechanism to better suit the characteristics
It is preferable to change the key. To the best of our knowledge, ATM
Keys in a form that can be used by computers that operate
A traditional system that can provide information on a janister
There is no time. As a result of the above problems with conventional systems, Canonis
Economically and reliably
Requirements for devices, methods of providing, proving and displaying
Exists. The above information can be obtained from ATMs and other document classification mechanisms.
Read by a computer that controls the operation of
Transmitted and used. In addition, the above information is
Is protected, but can be easily altered by appropriate and legitimate personnel.
Can be changed. [Object of the Invention] The object of the present invention is to provide the owner of a canister and a canister.
The machine uses information indicating the sequential number assigned to the star
A device and method for labeling canisters in a form that they can
Is to provide a law. The other purpose is to tie the documents included in the canister
Information indicating the type, nature, and nature of the
It is to provide an apparatus and a method for labeling. For other purposes, tampering is not possible, but
Legitimate jobs to reflect changes in content and ownership
Information that can be easily changed by personnel
And method for labeling canisters in a form
It is to provide. For other purposes, part of the information is
Check to verify that the information was correctly received
Acts as a tool and captures information in a machine-usable form
Providing an apparatus and method for labeling a nister
And there. Also, the other purpose is to
It is to provide an apparatus and a method. Another purpose is when documents need to be replenished.
Information that indicates the status of changes in the documents in the canister.
It is to provide an apparatus and a method for labeling. Still other objects will become apparent from the description below.
Would. [Means for Solving the Problems] According to the present invention, a detachable having a document supply source
Document dispensing apparatus having a container and a mechanism engaged with the container.
A) whether the container is mounted during operation of the device;
The first portion of the container is in contact with the mechanism.
And a housing formed; b) for dispensing the documents from the source for dispensing;
Mounted on the housing operatively engaged with the container.
A worn gripping mechanism; c) a first state and a second state are selectable;
The array combination is configured to display document characteristics.
A plurality of information display means, the information display means being
The first portion for representing the sex includes a hole,
One state is the presence of a projection protruding from the inside of the hole,
And the second condition is that the protrusion protruding from the inside of the hole is not
A plurality of information display means engaged with said container being present; and d) an actuator associated with an electrical switch.
In order to detect the presence of a projection projecting from the hole,
A plurality of sensing means engaged with the writing mechanism; e) suppressing the gripping mechanism according to characteristics of the document.
Control means operatively coupled to said detection means for
A tracker that tracks the position of the last document in the container
Step and position sensor means for detecting the position of the tracking means
And the first and second states in response to the position sensor means.
Moving at least one of the plurality of information display means between
Said control means comprising movement means; and f) ensuring that said projections come into contact with corresponding actuators
Position inside the document dispensing device for orientation
Guide that is placed on the container in line with the guide pin
A document dispensing device comprising a hole is provided. The present invention is provided in a form read by a device in an ATM.
Equipment for labeling information that is
The above object is achieved by providing a method and method.
The above information is transmitted to the computer that controls the operation of the ATM.
The computer sends the operation to the canister.
ATM sorting mechanism to match the type of document
Consider operation. The canister who proves the information
Prove the failed canister and stay in the canister
To identify potential defect conditions,
Analyzed by information on data storage area segmentation failure
Is done. In addition, information provided in accordance with the present invention may
Track documents in Janister owner and Canister
Used to make the canister the same ATM
Easily settle accounts between multiple stakeholders
It is used to make According to one embodiment of the present invention, partitioning is performed by ATM.
The canister containing the documents must have a series of
It has a hole of the size. The first part is a canister
Inside the ATM when the canister is mounted
Is inserted first. Button made of elastic material
These holes are loaded from the inside of the star. button
Has merged edges at one end. The edge is a canister hole
It has a larger diameter. The rim was loaded
Buttons fall through the buttonholes or out of the canister
Prevent it from being pulled to the side. Button inside the canister
There is a spring-mounted back plate behind the housing. This backboard is usually
Under the conditions of the above, the projections extend to the outside of the canister.
Then, the button is operated. The back plate is removable,
Inside the canister to change the hole button arrangement
It can be easily removed by legitimate staff who enters. Has a button when the canister is in the operating position
Inside the ATM where the canister surface is located, a series of
A spirited switch / actuator is provided. this
The location of these switches / actuators is the canister
Corresponding to the position of each buttonhole. Canister
Protruding from the canister when in the mounting position
The button makes contact with the corresponding switch / actuator
By that, it comes with the switch actuator
Activate an electrical switch to generate an electrical signal
You. The canister has a guide hole in the front wall. Guy
The hole is at the position where it meets the guide pin inside the ATM.
When the canister is in the operating position, guide holes and guides
・ Meeting with pins, each button is appropriate switch
・ Ensure that the actuator is in the direction of contact with the actuator
You. Electrical switch combined with switch / actuator
Emits an electrical signal indicating the button arrangement of the canister holes.
Live. These electrical signals are used to control the operation of the ATM.
Transmitted to the computer. Computer received
Compare the signal with the information stored in memory
Determine whether the information represents an array and program
Store such information according to. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the buttonhole of the canister
Is divided into subsets. Each subset is a canister
Owner, the serial number of the canister, and the inside of the canister
Specific items, such as the type or type of document, or the status of the type
Assigned to represent eye information. In addition, some
By saving the presets for accuracy checking
And represented by the button array in the remaining subsets.
All information correctly received by the computer
To be guaranteed. Button array of the holes in the subset
Is designated to represent specific information. Each array and
The information is programmed and stored in computer memory.
Tore. Buttons that are not part of other subsets
Attached to the mechanism that monitors the status of document supply inside. Backboard
Is cut behind this button to provide access to the mechanism.
Offer. The mechanism activates and moves the button in and out of the canister
Switch and switch between ATMs as the document supply changes.
Touch the button to the cutout. And canis
When the supply of documents in the printer falls below a predetermined amount
The above mechanism causes the button position to change. Button movement
And the movement of the signal generated by the electrical switch
Generates an output indicating that needs to be replenished
Received by the computer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a canister according to an embodiment of the present invention.
View, Fig. 2 shows the canister when the top is open.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the friction gripping mechanism, FIG.
FIG. 5 is a side and perspective view of a guide pin, and FIG.
FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the canister, and FIG. 7 is a canister.
Exploded view of the front part of the star, Fig. 8 is a partially broken canister
Top view, Fig. 9 shows the canister and gripper in the operating position
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the roller, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the roller.
Front view of the Nister, and Figs. 12 to 16
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a button arrangement of FIG. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION One embodiment of the present invention has been assigned to the assignee of the present invention.
U.S. Patent No. 4,494,747,
To remove documents from a canister in an ATM
Used with friction gripping mechanism. Friction gripping mechanism
Some are shown in the drawings, but details
Since it is not essential for understanding of the description, the description is omitted. Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a canister 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
It is a perspective view of. The canister 10 has a side wall 12, a bottom 14, a partial front wall 15, and
It has a lower part 11 consisting of a rear wall 16. Also, Kani
The star 10 has a top 18 and the top 18 is in the closed position.
Has a flange 20 that covers the top of the side wall 12 and the rear wall 16 when
I have. The flange 20 is a thick part near the front of the canister 10
It ends in minute 22. Top 18 also has multiple button holes
26 and a face plate 24 having a guide pin hole 27.
You. The thick portion 22 of the flange 20 terminates in an ear 23.
The ears 23 are positioned so that the top 18 is open (see FIG. 2).
Synergizes with the hinge 28 on the Top 18 and lower part
Section 11 is preferably made of molded plastic.
You. The canister 10 also has a lower portion 18
There is a locking means 29 (FIG. 2) for coupling to the part 11. Duplicate
Canister 10 through buttonhole 26 with number buttons 25
The buttons 25 are located inside and outside the
The sequence is important in the present invention. FIG. 2 shows the oblique view of the canister 10 with the top 18 opened.
FIG. The canister 10 contains a large amount of banknotes 30. Banknote 30
Set on a shelf 31 (Fig. 1) away from the bottom 14
And supported between guide rails 32 extending upward from the bottom 14
Have been. The push plate 36 (FIG. 6) is in contact with the back of the bill bundle 30.
Touch. The push plate 36 has legs 38. Groove 40 cuts
Rarely, it extends vertically along the center of the shelf 31. Attached to leg 38
A guide (not shown) moves the push plate 36 along the groove 40.
Limit. Force applying means applied to the push plate 36 (illustrated
The push plate 36 and the bundle 30 in the direction of arrow A in FIG.
Try to move. This force is applied to the paper
Combine the bill into the opening 34 (FIG. 2) which is a part of the front wall 15.
Let me know. Opening 34 removes documents from canister 10
Open, but when the canister 10 is outside the ATM
In the meantime, a closing means is provided to protect the opening 34.
ing. Part of the inside of the front wall 15 is in contact with the upper part of the first bill of the bundle 30.
Touch and return the force applied to the bundle 30 by the push plate 36,
The bundle 30 is fixed in the canister 10. In FIG. 7, behind the face plate 24 in the canister 10
A group of buttons 42 are shown. Button hole 26 is button 25
The size is acceptable. Button 25 is a cylinder of equal diameter
Part 44 (FIG. 4) and a larger diameter edge 46
ing. Button 25 terminates in flat 48. Button Hole 26
The relationship between the diameter and the diameter of the cylindrical portion 44 of the button 25
Can slide the buttonhole 26 back and forth, but the edge 46
Free passage through buttonhole 26 due to large diameter
Has become impossible to do. The back plate 50 is mounted behind the button 25 in the canister 10.
With four notches 52, flange 51 and escape
Combined with part 53. The back plate 50 is a spring-mounted fastener 54
Therefore, it is supported toward the rear of the button 25. Ba
The threaded fasteners 54 each have a spring 56,
It consists of a flat washer 58 at the rear. Bolt 60 is flat seat
Penetrates the gold 58 and the spring 56, and also penetrates the notch 52 of the back plate 50
I have. A hexagonal hole 61 in face plate 24 receives insert 62. Bol
The insert 60 is placed in the insert 62 and attached to the face plate 24.
Due to the presence of the bolt 60 penetrating the notch 52, the side of the back plate 50
Movement is impeded. The force of the spring 56 applied to the back plate 50 is
Push the button 25 to the maximum through the face plate 24, so that the button 25
To give a spring biasing effect (FIG. 8). The bushing 64 around the guide pin hole 27 serves as an attachment means.
Therefore, it is attached to the face plate 24. Busting 64 is preferred
Or an elastic material that is repeatedly guided
・ Guide pin hole 27 is kept full size even when receiving pin
Let A link 66, preferably of stamped metal, is
It extends vertically parallel to the top 18 of the tar 10. Link 66 is
A first straight section 68, a second section 70 perpendicular to the straight section 68,
And the third portion 72 parallel to the straight portion 68 is combined with the face plate 24.
Ends in parallel tabs 74. Tab part 74 cuts off back plate 50
It corresponds to the barbed portion 53. A hole 76 opens in the center of the tab 74
I have. Button 25 'is threaded through screw 78 which extends through hole 76
Is fixed to the tab 74. Link 66 is also with guide groove 80
Are united. Shoulder bolt 81 is above and below groove 80
Extending through a flat washer 82. Hexagon hole 83 of top 18 is inserted
Accept the receipt 84. Shoulder bolt 81 inserted into insert 84
And is fixed to the top 18. Groove 80 links 66
Freely move in the direction of arrow B in FIG. Move backward. Link 66 also mates with groove 86 between grooves 80.
You. Pin 88 should be cylindrical part 89, sewing part 90 and shoulder 92
I'm lucky. The sewing part 90 passes through the groove 86 of the link 66
It is growing. Located opposite link 88 on link 66
The nut 94 receives the threaded portion 90 and is positioned relative to the groove 86.
Lock pin 88 at The flag 96 (FIG. 6) is pressed by
Wearing backwards. Flag 96 is preferably plus
It is made of a flexible material like a chip,
It is extending towards. When the top 18 is in the closed position, the flag
As it has a sufficient height of 96, it can be used as a target
The flag 96 contacts the cylindrical portion 89 of all the pins 88. Banknotes bundle
30 and the push plate 36 is turned in the direction of arrow A in FIG.
Upon movement, flag 96 contacts pin 88. More banknotes
The push plate 36 is removed from 30 and moves forward in the direction of arrow A.
Specifically, the flag 96 warps while applying a force to the pin 88. this
The force connects pin 88 and link 66 in the direction of arrow B in FIG.
Move it towards With this force, attached to link 66
Button 25 'as a means of exercise
And pushed outward. Eventually flag 96 goes over pin 88
And the force no longer acts on the button 25 '. Pin 88 is
The button 25 'can be any position along the groove 86.
Movement is used to indicate the position of the push plate 36,
Used to indicate when bundle 30 is to be refilled. Power
To count the number of times actuated by the tongue 25 '
Equipment is in place during the computer program
Further, a pin 88 is further provided along the groove 86. Flag 96
Each time the pin contacts the pin 88, a force is applied to the button 25 ',
By counting the number of times, the computer
The movement of the push plate 36 is monitored, and the banknotes remaining in the bundle 30
Can be indicated. FIG. 3 is a view showing a bill for removing bills from the canister 10.
2 shows a scrubbing mechanism 100. The operation of the friction gripping mechanism is described in Japanese Patent No. 4,494,747.
It is described in detail. Each canister 10 in the ATM,
Operates with the gripping mechanism 100 in the corresponding frame 101
You. Frame 101 includes canister mounting plate 103
You. The roller 102 is mounted on the shaft 106, and the shaft 106
It extends between bearings 108 which extend through 01.
Roller 102 is united with two grooves 110 (FIG. 10).
You. Except for the high friction rubber part 112, the circumference of the roller 102 is
It is smooth. Roller 102 is also united with cam 114.
The gripping mechanism 100 also includes a pair of peeling mechanisms mounted on the shaft 118.
It has a hook roller 116. Shaft 118 is peeling roller 11
6 so that the outer circumference is within the groove 110 of the roller 102 (the ninth
Figure), is located. Axis 118 extends through frame 101
Bearing (not shown). operation
During which the shafts 118 and 106 are counterclockwise as shown in FIG.
Drive means (not shown) so as to rotate in the desired direction.
Be moved. U-shaped lever 120 is attached to frame 101
On the axis 122 that is U-shaped lever 120 has two
It has a leg 124, and the inside of the leg 124
During this time, it keeps in contact with the cam 114. The frame 101 has a switch plate 126. Switch
The plate 126 merges with a series of holes through which electrical switches are passed.
The actuator 128 of the switch 130 is extended. guide·
The pin 132 is fixed to the switch plate 126 and the switch plate 126
Extending outside (Fig. 8). Guide pin 132 is head 1
34, shaft part 136, flange part 138 and sewing through part 140
(Fig. 5). Sewing part 140 is provided with guide pin 1
Accepts fastening means to secure 32 to switch plate 126
You. Grab documents so that they can be removed from Canister 10
When the mechanism 100 receives the canister 10, the canister 1
0 is placed on the canister mounting plate 103 of the frame 101.
I will When moving the canister 10 to the operating position,
The opening 34 of the partial front plate 15 of the star 10 is
Move toward roller 102 until it contacts 120 (Fig. 9)
Good. When the canister 10 is fully inserted, the guide
The head 134 and shaft 136 of the can 132 are guides for the canister 10.
It is received in the pin hole 27. With this fitting,
Star 10 is properly aligned with respect to gripper 100
Is guaranteed. Rollers when documents are to be distributed
102 rotates in the direction of arrow C. U-shaped lever 120 is cam
Controlled by 114, high friction portion 112 comes into contact with bundle 30
When not in position, keep the bundle 30 away from the roller 102.
deep. Due to this rotational movement of the roller 102, the high friction portion 1
The first banknote is bundled by the gripping action performed by 12.
Remove from 30. As a result, the first bill of bundle 30 is
Roller 116 rotating in the same direction as roller 102
Once pulled down. The action of peeling roller 116
Only one note at a time is removed from bundle 30 and the remaining
This ensures that the bills are pushed into the bundle 30. B
The friction characteristics of the high friction portion 112 where the roller 102 rotates further
With a large surface area, the first bill can be peeled off and the roller 116
Let it be pulled over. First banknote removed from bundle 30
After passing the peeling roller 116, the first bill is transported
Moved to delivery position outside ATM by step (not shown)
It is. When the canister 10 and the gripping mechanism 100 are in the operating position
The button hole 26 of the canister 10 is
Because it is located so as to be in line with the Chiueta 128,
Actuator 128 extends through switchboard 126
(FIGS. 8 and 9). The cylindrical portion 44 of the button 25 has a flat portion 48
Just touch the cutout 128 and push button 25,
Long enough. The action of the spring group 54 and the back plate 50
Inward movement of button 25 when is moved to the actuated position
Hinder. This reaction force acts as a detection means
Data 128 is depressed. Button 25 biasing action
However, it is assumed that the face plate 24 and the switch plate 126 are not completely parallel.
Even if the button on which the actuator 128 is
Ensure contact with everything. Electrical switch 130
Indicates that the corresponding actuator 128 contacts the button 25
When not present, indicates the first electrical state and the actuator 12
Indicates the second electrical state when 8 is in contact with button 25
Acts as a signal generator, connected to a computer.
Have been. Actuator 128 corresponds to the position of each button hole 26
Button 25 is only in one selected hole 26
Not placed. According to the present invention, the arrangement of the buttons 25
Is represented. Changes the electrical state according to the button arrangement
Through the action of the switch 130, the canister 10
Are converted to corresponding arrays of electrical signals.
Each button 25 is an information display means having one of two states.
is there. The first state is when there is a button 25, the second state is
This shows the case where there is no button 25. Button 25 'similar to button 25 is the button for canister 10.
Extends through hole 26. Button 25 'is switch board 126
Corresponding to the specific switch / actuator 128 'above.
You. However, the button 25 ′ is not
It is different from other buttons that are not spring mounted.
When canister 10 is mounted, button 25 '
Not in contact with its corresponding actuator 128 '
No. When the banknote bundle 30 is emptied by removing the banknotes, the bundle 30
The push plate 36, which is a means of tracking the edge of the
Move forward within. Finally, the flag which is the position display means
96 comes into contact with pin 88 which acts as flag detection means.
You. When the push plate 36 moves further, the flag 96 applies a force to the pin 88.
Exert. This force is applied from pin 88 to the ring that slides forward.
Transmitted to the client 66. When link 66 slides forward,
Button 25 'comes into contact with switch actuator 128'
(FIG. 8). Force from flag 96 further acts on pin 88
Then, the electrical state of the corresponding switch 130 'is changed.
Press the button 25 'on the actuator 128' to be activated.
This change in electrical state is detected by the computer.
Is done. When the push plate 36 moves further forward, the flag 96
No longer acts as it moves past
No. As a result, button 25 'is no longer actuator 12
8 'is no longer pressed, and the electrical state of switch 130'
Restore to initial state. Thus, button 25 'is pressed
This is information display means for indicating the position of the plate 36.
A number of documents remain in bundle 30. Additional pins 88 are mounted on links 66 spaced apart
Is done. Flag 96 clears over each of these pins 88
Then, the button 25 'is set to the corresponding switch / actuator.
A force is applied to the tab 128 '. A computer that controls the operation of ATMs
The counter counts the number of times switch 130 'changes its position.
The bundle 30 is emptied.
Calculate the rate that becomes. The arrangement of the buttons 25 in the button holes 26 on the canister 10
Information. This sequence is a switch actuary
Playback by pressing down on the
Are represented electrically in the electrical signal generated from the Sweets
Computer connected to switch 130 recognizes each sequence
And correlate the sequence with the information it represents.
Has been programmed. The computer then proceeds to
Store this information according to the program and:
To process. In other words, canister 10 that failed to distribute
Monitoring, the network of which the ATM is a part
Approving, distributing accounts between people who operate
Gripping mechanism 100 to guarantee the exact quantity of bills
To control and match the documents in the Canister 10
Adjusting the operation of the gripping mechanism 100 to
You. According to one embodiment of the invention, the buttonhole 26 is
Divided into groups. Each subset represents specific information.
Specified as Fig. 11 supports one button 25
If not, the canister 10 is shown. In the same figure
The buttonhole 26 is divided into six subsets, as indicated by the dotted lines.
Cracked. The first subset 136 is Canister 10
And the banknote owner. Subs
The lip 136 has two holes 26 for the buttons 25 to enter
The buttons 25 can be arranged in up to four ways. These four
One arrangement is shown in FIG. First bank
Are owned by array 138 and owned by a second bank
Is array 140 and the owner in the third bank is array 142
And the owner at the fourth bank is represented by array 144
Is done. The computer responds to these sequences
Recognize the electrical signal generated by the switch 130
Programmed and further approve interbank accounts
Programmed to use information for If four
If these banks supply Canister 10, the fifth
Subsequent banks add more buttonholes 26 to subset 136
And modify the computer program appropriately
Can be processed. The second subset 146 is the serial number of the canister 10
Designated to represent. Canister 10 Continued
Represented by a button 25 forming a binary number as a number
Decimal numbers are allocated. This is for each button 26
"0" if there is no button 25 in it, "1" if there is
This is done by assigning a binary number.
Since the subset 146 has six button holes 26,
The number of decimal numbers that can be represented is 2 ⁶ = 64. Continue number 0
Subset for Canister 10 with to 38
The arrangement of buttons 25 in 146 is shown in FIG. 64
Subsequent numbers beyond
Obtained by adding button 25. Failed to distribute
Canister 10 serial number information can be found in the computer
Stored in memory, canister 10 is defective
Is analyzed to determine if it has further,
Each canister 10 owner has a subset 136 of buttons 25
Have the same sequential number.
Make a distinction between canisters 10 of different owners,
Uter can do. Third subset 148 is specified to indicate the nature of the document
Have been. Each of these subsets 148
This button hole 26 is made up of a subset of
"Sub sub consisting of the button hole on the upper side of the sub set 148
Set "150 (FIG. 14) indicates the type of document.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ATM has two types of documents.
-That is, the bill and its physical dimensions
Of coupons are classified. Press “Sub-Subset” 150
If there is no tongue 25, there is no banknote in canister 10.
If there is a button 25, a coupon has been entered
Is shown. Computers are represented by this array.
Know what data is being sent, and depending on what is required
Various gripping mechanisms 100 for sorting bills or coupons
Is programmed to control the operation of Further
In addition, coupons are best classified at a different rate than bills
Then, the computer peels off the roller 102 of the gripping mechanism 100.
When the button 25 is present, the rotation speed of the
-Adjust the speed to a predetermined speed that is optimal for
Programmed. The sub-slot consisting of the button hole on the lower side of the subset 148
Buset "152 describes the new or old nature of a document.
Represents the data. New documents with button 25
Indicates that the document is old if there is no button 25
You. Old and new documents are best separated at different speeds,
The computer may be able to provide a new or old document type
How to adjust the speed of the gripping mechanism 100 based on how
Be programmed. As shown in FIG.
Four button arrangements of the button 148 are possible. That is,
Clockwise from the top left of the "old banknote" and "old banknote"
-Upon "," new coupon ", and" new bill "
Is shown. A fourth subset 154 is used to indicate the type of document.
Is defined. Subset 154 has two holes
Therefore, four types can be represented as shown in FIG. This
These are $ 1, $ 5, and $ 10 from top to bottom in the same figure
And have been assigned to represent $ 20. Compilation
Uter will recognize these sequences and follow the document type.
Programmed to control the operation of the gripper 100
ing. In this way, the canister 10 in the ATM
Regardless of location, the type and type of document are exactly
Divided. The fifth subset 156 is the form of the document in the canister 10.
It includes a button 25 'which is a means for indicating the state. Already
As described above, the state of the button 25 'is
Varies according to the number of documents remaining in the Button 25 '
Sends a signal each time it reaches a preset document level.
Let it live. Computer generated from button 25 '
Count the number of signals sent and refill each canister 10
Should remain in each canister 10 as needed.
Is programmed to show the number of documents
You. Sixth subset 158 includes subsets 136, 146, 148 and
And the data represented by each button array of 154 are received.
Used to verify that something has been done. This is already explained
As described, represented by a decimal number obtained from a binary number
This is done using the buttonhole that is done. Verification sub-cut 15
The number of button holes 26 required for 8 is
To the maximum number of buttons that can appear in the sum of 6, 148 and 154
Is determined by For example, the subsets 136, 146,
Up to 16 buttons that can be located in a total of 148 and 154
Then, the verification subset 158 requires four button holes.
I need it. This means that if there are four binary numbers, 2 ^Four = 16 ways
This is because they can represent different states. Subset of 156
The status changes with the supply of documents and other subsets 136
Since it can not be predetermined like ~ 154, verify
It cannot be verified by the application subset 158. Insert the canister 10 into the operating position with respect to the gripping mechanism 100
As soon as the computer is
136, 146, 148, 154 and verification subset 158
Receive a signal representing the button array on the keyboard. Computer
Other sub-sets other than the buttons in the verification sub-set 158
Calculate the number of signals received by buttons 136-154
Is programmed to determine its statistic number. Verification
After reading the signal from the
The converter converts the signal to a binary number and
Convert to a decimal number equivalent to the total number of buttons 136-154
You. If the compared values do not match, the computer will
Is programmed to give a signal
You. As shown in FIG. 16, subsets 15 representing 0 to 12
The eight button arrays are the subsets 136, 146, 148 and 154
Shows the total number of buttons that can appear. Other subsets of buttonholes 26 needed for ATM operators
Based on that, it can be specified to represent other information. button
Number, that is, served by one canister 10
The amount of information obtained depends on the face plate 24, switch plate 126, button 25 and
And physical constraints such as the size of switch 130.
Only restricted. Actuator 128 and switch 1
As a way to reduce the space occupied by 30
Instead of each individual switch, for example, SP America
Single conducting array of tactile switches, such as FL-type arrays
May be used. Information brought to canister 10 through a button array
Computer, the computer reads the information and
Therefore, it operates to separate documents from Canister 10.
You. The button 25 of the canister 10 is mounted from behind the face plate
Because it is worn, it is not illegally changed
Of the canister 10 secured by the locking means 29
It can only be removed from inside. In addition, buttons
25 is made of durable plastic, so it easily breaks
Absent. The button array is resistant to vibrations and responds to shocks and temperature changes.
Absent. However, if different types and different types of documents are
Change button layout if you want to put it inside Canister 10
Can be easily done, so the computer
Operate to use Canister 10 according to the document.
In order to change the button arrangement,
The locking means 29 is opened and the spring assembly 54 is removed.
You. As a result, the back plate 50 is released, and the button hole 26 and the button
Access to the back of the tongue 25 is made possible. Therefore,
Button 25 can be repositioned, removed, or
Can be dismissed. The back plate 50 and the spring assembly 54
It is re-installed by the reverse operation. Thus, the button
Rearrangement without the need for special skills
Can be done quickly. The above apparatus and method are used in document sorting systems.
Machine-readable information that can be used for various purposes
Used to give to the Nister. [Effect of the Invention] The device of the present invention is inexpensive, highly reliable,
Being governed by failures caused by errors or equipment mistakes
Absent. The device of the present invention cannot be tampered with.
However, the information provided by the device of the present invention does not require special expertise.
It can be easily changed by legitimate officials. As explained above, the documents in the canister must be
The present invention, a novel device and method for identifying and showing
According to the previous technology, achieving the stated objectives, difficult with conventional technology
And the above effect can be obtained. The present invention is not limited to the examples, but features of the present invention.
Can be widely applied without departing from the range.

   ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page    (72) Inventor Newton, Kevin H               44720 Ohio, United States of America               Sous Kyanton Donor Es Dub               Reu 429 (72) Inventor Alison, Timothy B               United States Ohio 44646 Ma               Sirion Jeffrey Avenue               Nu Davilleux 610 (72) Inventors Eastman, Jeffrey M               44720 Ohio, United States of America               Sous Kyanton Carmen Drive                 7330                (56) References Japanese Utility Model Showa 60-5565 (JP, U)

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] A document dispensing device having a removable container having a source of documents and a mechanism engaged with the container, the device comprising: a) the container is mounted and the container is in operation during operation of the device; A first portion of the housing configured to contact the mechanism; and b) a grip mounted on the housing operatively engaged with the container for withdrawing a document from a source for dispensing. And c) a plurality of information display means which are selectable between the first state and the second state and whose arrangement is configured to display the characteristics of the document, the information display means comprising: The first portion for representing a characteristic includes a hole, and the first state is the presence of a protrusion protruding from the inside of the hole,
And the second state includes a plurality of information indicating means engaged with the container, wherein the plurality of information indicating means is absent of a protrusion protruding from the inside of the hole; and d) an actuator interlocking with an electrical switch, protruding from the hole. A plurality of sensing means engaged with the mechanism for sensing the presence of a protrusion; e) control means operatively coupled to the sensing means for inhibiting the gripping mechanism according to characteristics of the document. Tracking means for tracking the position of the last document in the container; position sensor means for detecting the position of the tracking means; and responsive to the position sensor means, between the first and second states. Said control means comprising: moving means for moving at least one of said plurality of information display means; and f) inside a document dispensing device for ensuring that said projections are oriented to contact corresponding actuators. Rank Consistent with the guide pin consisting of a guide hole disposed in the container, the document distribution device.