JPH08273025A - Automatic loading terminal of valuable paper,etc. - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic loading device for a bill etc. which can load a bill etc. load cassette into a bill etc. loading terminal on the premises of a bill etc. loader. SOLUTION: Contents in a bill etc. load cassette 20 are exhausted and passed through an effectiveness checking device 22, effective bills etc. are moved to an escrow cassette 24 which is similar to the cassette 20 and ineffective bills etc. are moved to a container 26. When any of ineffective bills etc. or the cassette 24 can be taken out, a bill etc. loader can select to stop bill etc. loading procedure. But, when a bill etc. loading procedure is proceeded, the loader can take out the ineffective bills and the cassette 24 when the loading procedure is over. If bills etc. are bills, effective bills are checked about their reusable compatibility to an ATM, and reusable, compatible bills can be divided into storage cassettes 34 to 40 of their own denominations.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a valuable paper automatic loading device of a type suitable for receiving loading of valuable paper such as bills and checks.

It is known to install an automated teller machine (ATM) that allows bank customers to withdraw bills. It is also known to install automatic loading devices that allow bank customers to load banknotes.

[0003]

2. Description of the Related Art European Patent Application 0307375
It is possible to load banknotes or other securities into a pre-loaded cassette that is inserted into a loading terminal for loading valuable paper etc. installed in a bank premises, empty the cassette, and count the contents. A possible system is disclosed.

European Patent Application No. 0317537 discloses a system for verifying the validity of loaded bills and for sorting the valid bills by denomination in a container for immediate refund. In this system, since the open / close lid is opened and the bill is manually inserted by the loader, the security level desired by the loader cannot be obtained.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic loading terminal for valuables, etc., which confirms the validity of loaded valuables, etc., while providing the loader with a high degree of security. And

[0006]

According to the present invention, a means for receiving a valuable paper loading cassette loaded with valuable paper of a similar shape, and a discharging means for discharging the valuable paper from the valuable paper loading cassette. Means adapted to confirm the validity of the valuable paper, etc. discharged from the valuable paper loading cassette, an escrow cassette, a container, and the same validity as the valuable paper loading cassette. Loading means adapted to load said valuable paper or the like into said escrow cassette and load invalid articles into said container,
A means for outputting a signal for stopping or continuing the procedure for loading valuable paper, and a releasing means for enabling the contents inside the escrow cassette and the container to be removed in response to the signal for stopping the loading operation for valuable paper. , And drive means adapted to move the value paper loading cassette to a previous position of the escrow cassette.

In a further preferred configuration, the releasing means is arranged to enable the removal of the container and the removal of the valuable paper loading cassette in response to a signal to continue the valuable paper loading process.

Optionally, the terminal further includes a plurality of storage cassettes, and valuable papers or the like whose validity is confirmed in response to a signal for continuing the loading process of the valuable papers and the like from the escrow cassette to the storage cassettes. And a sorting means for transferring to. The valuable paper and the like can be preferably banknotes classified into storage cassettes by denomination. It is also possible to provide a reusability compatibility inspection means for taking out a banknote that is not suitable for reuse to another storage means. The reusable banknotes in the storage cassette can be immediately and effectively reused by a conventional automatic teller machine.

It is a common feature that the valuable paper and the like can be accumulated in a cassette. The size of the valuable paper or the like in each cassette can be varied if they are of the same shape, as is the case with banknotes.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In FIG. 1, an automatic loading terminal for valuables, etc. is indicated by reference numeral 10. Although a conventional display screen included in the automatic loading terminal 10 for valuable paper is shown by reference numeral 11, it is not shown for the sake of clarity. It is equipped with conventional self-service equipment such as printers and printers. Valuable paper automatic loading terminal 1
The outer surface 12 of 0 has three openings, that is, one loading port 14
And two return ports 16 and 18 are provided.

The valuable paper loading cassette 20 is loaded with bills of various denominations within the loader's premises, and is transferred to the automatic valuable paper loading terminal 10 at an appropriate security level. The valuable paper loading cassette 20 is loaded into the automatic valuable paper loading terminal 10 through the loading port 14.

The banknotes are automatically taken out of the cassette 20 for loading valuable paper, etc. by the conventional discharging means (not shown), and follow the paths indicated by arrows A and B in the conventional validity checking device 2.
Moved through 2. The bills whose validity has been confirmed are moved along paths C, D and E to an escrow cassette 24 similar to the above-mentioned valuable paper loading cassette 20, and invalid bills are moved to containers 26 along paths C and F. It

Here, the loader is presented with a selection menu on the display screen 11 as to whether to stop or continue the loading operation.
The selection is commanded in the conventional manner by pressing an upper key or button (not shown) or, if display screen 11 is a touch screen, touching the appropriate portion of the screen with a finger. If the loader chooses to cancel the loading procedure for valuables, the signal is provided to a conventional form of release means (not shown) to allow the loader to remove the escrow cassette 24 from the return port 16. In addition, the contents of the container 26 can be taken out from the return port 18. At this time, the loader has all the valuable papers and the like loaded first and the container to be used for the next flight. A drive means (not shown) is also operated to move the empty valuable paper loading cassette 20 to the previous position of the escrow cassette 24, as indicated by the arrow 28. As a result, an empty escrow cassette is provided for the next loader of valuable paper.

However, if the loader chooses to continue the procedure of loading valuable paper etc., the signal is given to the releasing means (not shown), and if there is any invalid banknote by the releasing means, it is stored in the container. 26, and
The empty valuable paper loading cassette 20 is taken out for the next flight. Also, the amount of valid bills can be automatically entered in the calculation form of the loader of valuable paper. The escrow cassette 24 is fixed and locked in place,
The bills therein are moved along paths G, H to a flow compatibility checking device 30 of a known type which is then in operation. The banknotes that are not suitable for reuse are moved along the paths K, L to the nonconforming banknote container 32 and the remaining banknotes along the paths K, J for a group of storage cassettes 34, 36, 38 ,.
The banknotes are moved to 40 and the banknotes are sorted into denominations by the conventional sorting means (not shown) in the storage cassettes.

Here, the bills in the storage cassettes 34 to 40 can be reused by a normal ATM device.
If the storage cassettes become overwhelmed, they can be manually accessed by the personnel by opening the security door 42. Further, the reusable nonconforming banknotes can be taken out from the nonconforming banknote container 32.

In the automatic loading terminal for valuable paper according to the present invention, the container to be used for the next use is automatically and immediately provided to the loader of valuable paper, and the loader of valuable paper is on the loader's own premises. There is an advantage that bills can be safely loaded. In addition, the cassette is provided to the valuable paper loader both when the valuable paper load procedure is being performed and when the valuable paper load procedure is continuing. Furthermore, there is the advantage that the loaded banknotes can be used for reuse.

In a variant, the number of storage cassettes can be increased, for example by using a rotating magazine device with four groups of cassettes with four cassettes in each vertical column. In another variation, the automatic loading terminal 10 for value paper, etc. can be equipped with a conventional coin receiving module (not shown) that allows the loader to load coins. In yet another variation, the value paper can be other types of value paper articles, such as personal checks, travelers checks, and the like. Such valuable paper articles are, of course, not sorted and cannot be reused.

[0018]

As described above, the present invention has the effect of confirming the effectiveness of loaded valuable paper and the like, while at the same time providing a high degree of security to the loader of valuable paper. .

The reference signs in the claims are for facilitating the understanding of the invention and should not be understood as limiting the scope of the claims.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an automatic loading station for valuables, etc. according to the present invention for use as a loading device for banknotes, especially for commercial operations handling a significant amount of banknotes for loading.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Automatic Loading Terminal for Valuable Paper 11 Display / Screen 12 External Surface 14 Loading Port 16 Returning Port 18 Return Port 20 Valuable Paper Loading Cassette 22 Effectiveness Testing Device 24 Escrow / Cassette 26 Container 27 Keyboard 28 Cassette Moving Direction 30 Distribution Compatibility Testing Equipment 32 Non-flowable article container 34 Storage cassette 36 Storage cassette 38 Storage cassette 40 Storage cassette 42 Security door

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued Front Page (72) Inventor Colin A, Mackenzie United Kingdom, Scotland Petch 1 5 Etch Et 2 Perth Barossa Place 17a (72) Inventor Wolf Dee, Rothman Scotland Diddy 8 5 Etch Jay Angus Bridgend Oblinthler Zen Burnley Cottage (72) Inventor Keith A, Sanders Didi 25 Scotland, United Kingdom 25 Earl Dundee Bark Hill Keithhole Gardens 5 (72) Inventor Geglory, Scott England, Scotland Eit 12 6 Di Edinburgh Murray Field Gardens 96 (72) Inventor Bit Jee, Riachi United Kingdom, Scotland Ietchi 12 6 di Je Edinburgh Toraki Yuea Park cormorant Est 29 (72) inventor Brian M., Russell United Kingdom, Scotland Diddy 2 5 Didabu Liu dandy Bonifu Eisu load 8

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A means (14) for receiving a valuable paper loading cassette (20) loaded with valuable paper, a means for discharging the valuable paper etc. from the valuable paper loading cassette (20), Means (22) for confirming the validity of the valuable paper or the like discharged from the paper etc. loading cassette (20), and means for loading the valuable paper or the like for which the validity is confirmed in the escrow cassette (24), A means (27) for allowing the terminal user to cancel the loading procedure of the valuable paper, and a means (27) for the escrow cassette (24) in response to the cancellation operation of the loading procedure of the valuable paper performed by the terminal user. Means for enabling removal, when the escrow cassette (24) is removed,
Means for moving the valuable paper loading cassette (20) to a position before the escrow cassette (24); 2. A method of handling a cassette in a valuable paper automatic loading terminal (10) after a valuable paper loading operation is stopped, wherein the discharging from the valuable paper loading cassette (20) is completed and the valuable paper is loaded. A step of taking out an escrow cassette (24) containing valuable paper or the like whose effectiveness has been confirmed during a paper loading operation, and the escrow cassette (24) after the taking out of the escrow cassette (24) is completed A step of moving the valuable paper etc. loading cassette (20) to the previous position of (3).