Abstract

A sheet-type medium accumulating and separating device includes a frame and a paper pressing mechanism. The frame is provided with an storage cavity for accommodating sheet-type media. The storage cavity is provided with a paper inlet, a paper outlet, and a paper kicking roller. A paper supporting plate for supporting the media is further provided in the storage cavity. The paper pressing mechanism includes a paper pressing plate and a driving assembly. The paper pressing plate is provided with a first position and a second position arranged in the direction of stacking. The paper pressing plate includes a paper pressing part arranged within the storage cavity. The driving assembly is in transmission connection with the paper pressing plate. When the paper pressing plate is in the first position, the paper pressing part is adjacent to the paper outlet, to press the sheet-type media towards the paper kicking roller.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 11/13 - Containers for valuable papers with internal means for handling valuable papers
• G07D 11/175 - Flattening, e.g. straightening out folds

Abstract

Provided are a transmission mechanism, a sheet-type medium processing device, and an automatic teller machine. The transmission mechanism includes a first frame (100), a second frame (200), and a transmission assembly; the transmission assembly includes a mounting frame (310), a first transmission member (330), a second transmission member (340), and an elastic member (320). The mounting frame (310) is movably disposed on the first frame (100), the first transmission member (330) is disposed on the mounting frame(310), the second transmission member (340) is disposed on the second frame (200), the elastic member (320) is connected between the mounting frame (310) and the first frame (100), and the elastic member (320) is configured to enable the mounting frame (310) to drive the first transmission member (330) to move in a set direction, so that the first transmission member (330) is mated with the second transmission member (340).

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 11/16 - Handling of valuable papers
• B65H 29/38 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles by movable piling or advancing arms, frames, plates, or like members with which the articles are maintained in face contact

Abstract

An automatic vending machine includes a cabinet, a plurality of item columns, a pickup port and a delivery apparatus, and the delivery apparatus includes a hopper and a hopper drive mechanism. An item dispensing method of the automatic vending machine includes: determining, according to items to be purchased, all of item combination manners having a lowest number of item dispensing operations as candidate item combination manners; determining all of pickup manners for picking up items in each of the candidate item combination manners; determining all of item dispensing paths in one-to-one correspondence to all of pickup manners of all of the candidate item combination manners; and selecting, from all of the item dispensing paths, an item dispensing path having a highest efficiency as a target item dispensing path, and controlling, based on the target item dispensing path, the hopper to dispense items.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 11/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other two or more magazines having a common delivery chute
• G07F 9/00 - COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS - Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
• G07F 11/16 - Delivery means

Abstract

A locker with a valve assembly includes a locker body and an air supply assembly disposed on the locker body. A main air duct communicating with the air supply assembly is disposed inside the locker body. The locker body includes at least one storage box. The storage box includes a box body, a box door and a valve assembly. The box body includes a sidewall that surrounds a circle and further includes an inner wall connected to the rear end of the sidewall. The front end of the sidewall forms an opening. The sidewall is provided with an air vent communicating with the main air duct. The box door has a closed position for closing the opening, and an open position for opening the opening. The valve assembly includes a valve and a reset member. The valve is configured to move relative to the sidewall.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25D 17/04 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection
• F25D 11/02 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators with cooling compartments at different temperatures

Abstract

Disclosed are a vending method of an intelligent vending station, an intelligent vending station, an electronic device, and a storage medium. The method comprises the following steps of: determining a target item and a target vending device according to a purchase instruction from a user; determining a target cabinet accommodating the target item and determining a target conveying device; controlling the target conveying device to acquire the target item from the target cabinet and to convey the acquired target item to a receiving area of the target vending device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
• G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
• G06Q 20/18 - Payment architectures involving self-service terminals [SST], vending machines, kiosks or multimedia terminals
• G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors

Abstract

Disclosed are a gate mechanism and a cash recycling and handling device. The gate mechanism includes a frame with an opening, a driving door and a driven door both of which are movably connected to the frame, where the driving door can be located at a first position and a second position, and the driven door can be located at a third position and a fourth position; when the driving door is located at the first position and the driven door is located at the third position, the driving door and the driven door jointly close the opening; when the driving door is located at the second position and the driven door is located at the fourth position, the driving door and the driven door jointly open the opening, and the driven door at the fourth position, the driving door at the second position and a panel are sequentially stacked.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/665 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings
• G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management

Abstract

Disclosed are a cash box and a cash recycling and handling device; the cash box includes a box body, a first cash storage cavity, a second cash storage cavity, a transfer passage, a first switching member and a linkage assembly; a first lifting platform is provided inside the first cash storage cavity, and the first lifting platform is capable of moving back and forth in the preset direction and can be located at a first dispensing position; when the first lifting platform is in the first dispensing position, it is engaged with the linkage assembly to rotate the first switching member to a first position, and when the first lifting platform moves to a first inlet, the linkage assembly rotates the first switching member to a second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 11/12 - Containers for valuable papers

Abstract

Disclosed are a vending machine and an item dispensing method of storage column thereof. In the item dispensing method of the storage column of the vending machine, controlling the first motor to start rotating for the first time to convey the target item to the inlet of the bucket; when detecting that the target item reaches the inlet of the bucket, controlling the first motor to stop rotating for the first time to make the target item enter the inside of the bucket under the driving of the second motor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 11/24 - Rotary or oscillatory members
• G07F 11/16 - Delivery means
• G07F 11/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles

Abstract

Disclosed is a vending machine, including a cabinet, a bucket, a bucket drive mechanism, a first shutter mechanism, a second shutter mechanism, a controller and a storage column; a pickup port is arranged at the surface of the cabinet; the storage column stores the commodities; the bucket includes an inlet and an outlet; the inlet receives the commodity to be conveyed from the storage column, and the outlet is butted with the pickup port; the bucket drive mechanism drives the bucket to move in the cabinet; the first shutter mechanism blocks or opens the inlet; the second shutter mechanism blocks or opens the outlet; the controller controls the first shutter mechanism to open the inlet and the second shutter mechanism to block the outlet in the process of commodity to be conveyed entering the bucket. Further disclosed is a commodity conveying method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 11/16 - Delivery means
• G07F 9/02 - Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when empty; Advertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus
• G07F 11/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other two or more magazines having a common delivery chute
• G07F 11/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles

Abstract

This application relates to the technical field of automatic vending, and provides a vending machine that includes a control device, a measuring device, a bucket, a bucket driving mechanism configured for driving the bucket into motion, and a storage column configured to store items. The control device controls the measuring device to measure a first distance and a second distance, calculates a difference between the first distance and the second distance, and calculates a number of items in the storage column based on the difference.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 11/16 - Delivery means
• G07F 11/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
• G07F 9/00 - COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS - Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus

Abstract

Provided are a vending machine and a merchandise dispensing method thereof. A merchandise dispensing method comprising: driving the gate to move from a closed position to an open position and driving the receiving bin to rotate from a receiving position to a dispensing position in the case where a bucket containing the commodity for sale is located at a pickup port; when a baffle is inserted into the pickup port, the baffle and the gate move simultaneously, and the spacing between them is always less than or equal to a first preset value.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 11/16 - Delivery means

Abstract

Provided are a method for detecting quantity of items and a vending machine. The vending machine includes: an item column configured to temporarily store items, where the item column includes an outlet; a shielding member configured to shield or open the outlet of the item column; and a driving device configured to drive the items in the item column to move toward the outlet of the item column. The method includes: controlling the shielding member to shield the outlet of the item column; driving the items in the item column to move until the items in the item column abut against each other; detecting a total length of all items in the item column; and calculating the quantity of items in the item column according to the total length of the all items and a length of a single item in the item column.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 9/02 - Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when empty; Advertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus
• G07F 11/38 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal
• G07F 11/16 - Delivery means
• G07F 11/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles

Abstract

A banknote stacking and separating apparatus includes a frame, and a guide plate and a pressing plate that are disposed on the frame. The frame is provided with an entrance-and-exit for a banknote. One end of the guide plate adjacent to the entrance-and-exit is pivotally connected to the frame, and the guide plate is operative to rotate around an axis of a pivoting shaft and is configured to guide a moving direction of the banknote when the banknote is being collected. The pressing plate is configured to support the collected banknotes and press the banknotes towards the guide plate while the banknotes are being separated. One end of the guide plate far away from the entrance-and-exit is provided with a force-releasing surface configured to support the guide plate when the pressing plate presses the banknotes towards the guide plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 83/02 - Combinations of piling and depiling operations, e.g. performed simultaneously, of interest apart from the single operation of piling or depiling performed on the same pile
• G07D 11/165 - Picking
• G07D 11/13 - Containers for valuable papers with internal means for handling valuable papers
• B65H 3/06 - Rollers or like rotary separators
• B65H 29/00 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles

Abstract

Disclosed are a banknote jam troubleshooting method and a bill recycling terminal. The banknote jam troubleshooting method includes, determining the troubleshooting path and the discharge device in case of banknote jam in the conveying passage; determining the multiple conveying sub-channels on the troubleshooting path; orderly discharging the banknotes in the multiple conveying sub-channels on the troubleshooting path from the sub-channel nearest to the discharge device to the sub-channel furthest; where the discharge device is any one among the input device, the output device, the temporary storage device, the recycling box or the recovering box, and the troubleshooting path is a path in the conveying passage for connecting the position of banknote jam to the discharge device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 11/237 - Means for sensing or detection for detecting malfunctions for detecting transport malfunctions, e.g. jams or misfeeds
• G07D 11/25 - Relocation of valuable papers within devices

Abstract

Provided are a cash storage apparatus and a cash recycling and processing device. The cash storage apparatus includes a cabinet and a banknote box assembly. The cabinet is provided with a first inlet/outlet at a top of the cabinet and two guiding parts inside the cabinet. The two guiding parts are arranged in a first direction at an interval. Each guiding part includes a guiding rail extending in a second direction vertical to the first direction. The guiding rail is provided with a locating part. The banknote box assembly is provided with a second inlet/outlet at a top of the banknote box assembly and two first movable parts. The two first movable parts are arranged in movable fit with the two guiding rails respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 11/14 - Inlet or outlet ports
• G07D 11/18 - Diverting into different paths or containers

Abstract

A vending machine and an item dispensing method. The vending machine includes: a storage column used to store items; a bucket used to receive an item from the storage column; a first conveying mechanism disposed at the storage column and used to convey the item in the storage column to the bucket; a second conveying mechanism disposed at the bucket and used to convey the item from the storage column to the inside of the bucket; and a controller. The first and second conveying mechanisms are each electrically connected to the controller. The item dispensing method includes controlling the first conveying mechanism to convey an item to the bucket at a first preset speed and controlling the second conveying mechanism to convey the item to the inside of the bucket at a second preset speed, as the item is entering the bucket, the first preset speed being less than the second preset speed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 11/16 - Delivery means
• G05B 19/416 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control of velocity, acceleration or deceleration
• G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors

Abstract

Disclosed is a bucket applied in a vending machine, including a bucket body, a first driving mechanism and a second driving mechanism. The bucket body includes an inner cavity and two ports in communication with the inner cavity respectively. The two ports are arranged at an interval in a first preset direction. The first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism are arranged at an interval in the bucket body in a second preset direction, and are respectively configured to detachably mate with a dispensing assembly of a storage column of the vending machine, to provide power to the dispensing assembly. Also disclosed is a vending machine including multiple storage columns and the aforementioned bucket.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 11/02 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines
• G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
• F16H 1/20 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving more than two intermeshing members

Abstract

Disclosed is a banknote accumulating device, including a storage chamber and a limiting mechanism arranged above the storage chamber; the storage chamber includes an inlet for inputting banknotes; the limiting mechanism includes a reset member, a driving mechanism and multiple limiting members which can move independently of each other; the reset member is configured to enable each of limiting members to have a tendency to move to a first position; the driving mechanism is configured to selectively drive one of the multiple limiting members to move from a first position to a second position, so that the limiting part of the limiting member reaches in the moving path of the banknotes in the storage chamber; the distances between the positions of the limiting parts of multiple limiting members in the moving path and the inlet are different. Further disclosed are a limiting mechanism and a cash recycling and handling device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 11/12 - Containers for valuable papers

Abstract

Disclosed are a banknote stacking and separation apparatus and a cash recycling and handling device. The banknote stacking and separation apparatus includes a frame provided with a banknote accommodating space. A pickuping roller, a feeding roller and a gate roller are provided in an upper part of the banknote accommodating space, and the feeding roller and the gate roller are oppositely arranged. The banknote stacking and separation apparatus further includes a guiding plate and a guiding plate driving mechanism. The guiding plate is located in the banknote accommodating space and pivoted with the frame, and the guiding plate driving mechanism drives the guiding plate to rotate from a guiding position to a lifting position. The guiding plate shields the pickuping roller when the guiding plate is at the guiding position, and the guiding plate exposes the pickuping roller when the guiding plate is at the lifting position.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 11/165 - Picking
• G07D 13/00 - Handling of coins or of valuable papers, characterised by a combination of mechanisms not covered by a single one of groups

Abstract

Provided are a cash box and a cash recycling and handling device. The cash box comprises a box body, a supporting plate and a self-locking assembly, where the self-locking assembly includes a stop plate disposed between a side wall of the box body and the supporting plate, and the stop plate is movably connected to the box body and has a lifted position and a lowered position; in a case where the stop plate is in the lifted position, the stop plate is in fit with the supporting plate to lock a position of the supporting plate; and in a case where the stop plate is in the lowered position, the stop plate is separated from the supporting plate to unlock the position of the supporting plate. The cash recycling and handling device includes at least one above-mentioned cash box.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 11/12 - Containers for valuable papers

Abstract

Disclosed are a sheet-type medium conveying device and a cash recycling and handling apparatus. The sheet-type medium conveying device includes a first passage plate, a second passage plate and a driving mechanism. The first passage plate and the second passage plate are oppositely arranged. A passage is formed between the first passage plate and the second passage plate, and configured for a sheet-type medium to pass through. The driving mechanism is configured to drive a first end of the first passage plate and a first end of the second passage plate to get close to or away from each other.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 11/17 - Aligning
• G07D 11/12 - Containers for valuable papers
• G07D 11/18 - Diverting into different paths or containers

Abstract

A power assembly is configured to detachably mate with the power input member of a storage column of a vending machine, to supply power for the power input member. The driving assembly is connected to the power assembly and is configured to drive the power assembly to move reciprocatively in a width direction of the vending machine. Also disclosed is a vending machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 11/60 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the storage containers or supports being rectilinearly movable

Abstract

Disclosed are a vending machine and a method of detecting height of a storage column. The vending machine may determine whether a sensor squarely faces the front end surface of the level plate of a storage column by detecting the type of an output signal of the sensor. When the sensor squarely faces the front end surface of the level plate of the storage column, the height of the level plate of the storage column may be obtained based on a height difference between the sensor and the bearing surface of a bucket and the height of the bucket. Thus, according to the height of the level plate of the storage column, the bearing surface of the bucket and the upper edge of the front end surface of the level plate of the storage column lie in the same level when dispensing an item.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 11/16 - Delivery means
• G01B 21/02 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness
• G06Q 20/18 - Payment architectures involving self-service terminals [SST], vending machines, kiosks or multimedia terminals
• B65G 1/06 - Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a driving device, a bucket and a vending machine. The driving device comprises a base, a motor arranged on the base, a transmission mechanism in transmission connection with the output shaft of the motor and a power output wheel in transmission connection with the transmission mechanism; the transmission mechanism is configured to drive the power output wheel to rotate and to move from a first position to a second position when the output shaft of the motor rotates in a first preset direction; the transmission mechanism is also configured to drive the power output wheel to move from the second position to the first position when the output shaft of the motor rotates in a second preset direction; wherein the first preset direction is opposite to the second preset direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 11/16 - Delivery means
• G07F 11/24 - Rotary or oscillatory members

Abstract

An automatic teller machine includes a banknote conveyance channel, a banknote recycling channel, and a banknote circulation channel. The banknote conveyance channel includes an annular channel, a first branch channel, a second branch channel, a third branch channel, a fourth branch channel, and a fifth branch channel. A banknote-in mechanism communicates with the annular channel via the first branch channel. A temporary storage mechanism communicates with the annular channel via the second branch channel. A banknote-out mechanism communicates with the annular channel via the third branch channel. Two ends of an identification mechanism communicate with the annular channel via the fourth branch channel and the fifth branch channel, respectively. A recycling box communicates with the banknote conveyance channel via the banknote recycling channel. A circulation box communicates with the banknote circulation channel via the banknote circulation channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 11/16 - Handling of valuable papers
• G07D 11/18 - Diverting into different paths or containers
• G07D 11/13 - Containers for valuable papers with internal means for handling valuable papers
• G07D 11/14 - Inlet or outlet ports
• G07D 7/181 - Testing mechanical properties or condition, e.g. wear or tear

Abstract

Disclosed is a banknote processing device and a banknote processing method. The banknote processing device includes an identification mechanism, an in-out mechanism, a loading box, a circulating box, a main passage, an auxiliary passage, an in-out passage, a loading passage, and a circulating passage. The auxiliary passage is of annular shape, and both ends of the main passage are each connected to the auxiliary passage. A banknote is allowed to move in a one-way direction along a preset direction in the auxiliary passage. The identification mechanism is disposed in the main passage. The in-out passage is connected between the main passage and the in-out mechanism. A first end of the circulating passage is connected to the main passage. A second end of the circulating passage is connected to the circulating box. A first end of the loading passage is connected to the auxiliary passage, and a second end of the loading passage is connected to the loading passage.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 40/00 - Finance; Insurance; Tax strategies; Processing of corporate or income taxes
• G07D 11/00 - Devices accepting coins; Devices accepting, dispensing, sorting or counting valuable papers
• G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systems; Coded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
• G07D 11/25 - Relocation of valuable papers within devices
• G07D 11/18 - Diverting into different paths or containers
• G07D 11/14 - Inlet or outlet ports

Abstract

A vending machine comprises a cabinet, a rotating mechanism and a linkage mechanism. The cabinet comprises a cabinet body and a cabinet door pivotally connected to the cabinet body. An accommodating space is arranged in the cabinet body. An opening communicated with the accommodating space is arranged on the cabinet body. The cabinet door is capable of opening or closing the opening. The rotating mechanism is arranged in the cabinet body and is rotatable relative to the cabinet body. The cabinet door drives the rotating mechanism to rotate via the linkage mechanism, when the cabinet door is rotated toward a set position from a closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 11/54 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the storage containers or supports being rotatably mounted about vertical axes
• G07F 11/72 - Auxiliary equipments, e.g. for lighting cigars, opening bottles
• G07F 17/12 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property comprising lockable containers, e.g. for accepting clothes to be cleaned

Abstract

Provided are a banknote temporary storage mechanism (400) and a banknote processing device. The banknote temporary storage mechanism (400) is configured to enable the banknote to smoothly fall without getting jammed. The banknote temporary storage mechanism (400) includes a frame (8), a first door (1) pivotally connected to the frame (8), and a banknote pushing mechanism (4). The first door (1) has an open position and a closed position. The banknote pushing mechanism (4) includes a banknote pushing member (44). The banknote pushing member (44) is movably connected to the first door (1), and protrudes from a banknote support surface of the first door (1). The banknote pushing member (44) is configured to, as the first door (1) rotates towards the open position from the closed position, to move relative to the first door (1) along a direction in which a banknote is disengaged from the first door (1), to push the banknote to be disengaged from the first door (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 11/00 - Devices accepting coins; Devices accepting, dispensing, sorting or counting valuable papers

Abstract

Disclosed are a cash box and a banknote processing device using the same. The cash box includes: a guiding plate, configured to guide a banknote to enter a banknote storage chamber; a pickup roller, configured to output the banknote; and a sensor, configured to detect a position of the guiding plate and a position of the pickup roller. When the guiding plate is in a banknote feeding position or the pickup roller is in a banknote pickup position, the sensor outputs a first signal. When the guiding plate deviates from the banknote feeding position and the pickup roller deviates from the banknote pickup position, the sensor outputs a second signal, wherein the first signal is different from the second signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 83/02 - Combinations of piling and depiling operations, e.g. performed simultaneously, of interest apart from the single operation of piling or depiling performed on the same pile
• G07D 11/18 - Diverting into different paths or containers
• G07D 11/225 - Means for sensing or detection for detecting or indicating tampering
• B65H 29/52 - Stationary guides or smoothers

Abstract

A method and device for controlling an electronic lock are disclosed. The electronic lock includes a lock catch and a lock body that includes a first lock hook and a second lock hook. The first lock hook has a first lock hook locking position where it is engaged with the lock catch and a first lock hook unlocking position where it is separated from the lock catch. The second lock hook has a second lock hook locking position where it locks the first lock hook in the first lock hook locking position and a second lock hook unlocking position where it is separated from the first lock hook. The method includes: detecting whether a locking operation occurs; and when detecting a locking operation, controlling at least one of the first lock hook and the second lock hook to vibrate, allowing the second lock hook to lock the first lock hook in the first lock hook locking position or to be separated from the first lock hook.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
• E05B 65/52 - Other locks for chests, boxes, trunks, baskets, travelling bags, or the like

Abstract

Provided is a double-channel paper feeding mechanism and a sheet medium processing device. The double-channel paper feeding mechanism includes a fixed frame, a movable frame and a connection mechanism. The fixed frame is provided with a first channel plate and a second channel plate. A first portion of the first channel plate and a first portion of the second channel plate form a conveying channel. An opening for inserting the movable frame is formed between second portions of the two channel plates. The movable frame is provided with a third channel plate and a fourth channel plate. When the movable frame is mounted on the fixed frame, the second portion of the first channel plate and the third channel plate are arranged oppositely and form a first input channel in connection with the conveying channel, the second portion of the second channel plate and the fourth channel plate form a second input channel in connection with the conveying channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 20/02 - Advancing webs by friction roller
• B65H 23/038 - Controlling transverse register of web by rollers
• B65H 23/26 - Registering, tensioning, smoothing, or guiding webs longitudinally by transverse stationary or adjustable bars or rollers

Abstract

Disclosed are a printer and a control method thereof. The control method of the printer includes: a first positioning mark and a first printing content are printed on printing paper when printing is executed using a ribbon of a reference color; and a starting position of the first page is transmitted to a printing position of a printing head according to the first positioning mark and a printing position deviation compensation value to print the printing content of the first page in an ith printing content when printing is executed using a ribbon of an ith color. The method solves a problem of inaccurate positioning in a printer when one page on printing paper is positioned repeatedly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 2/525 - Arrangement for multi-colour printing, not covered by group , e.g. applicable to two or more kinds of printing or marking process
• B41J 2/325 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads by selective transfer of ink from ink carrier, e.g. from ink ribbon or sheet
• B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
• B41J 29/393 - Devices for controlling or analysing the entire machine
• H04N 1/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof
• H04N 1/60 - Colour correction or control

Abstract

Disclosed are a reading assembly and a paper currency sorter. The reading assembly includes a reading component and a frame. The frame includes a first side wall and a second side wall being disposed oppositely to each other. The reading component is disposed between the first side wall and the second side wall. A first end surface of the reading component is in insertion connection with the first side wall through an insertion member. The insertion member is in linear contact or point contact with the first side wall, and can pivot on a contact position relative to the first side wall in the process of assembling. A second end surface of the reading component is fixedly connected with the second side wall through a connection piece.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 7/08 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by means detecting the change of an electrostatic or magnetic field, e.g. by detecting change of capacitance between electrodes
• G07D 11/18 - Diverting into different paths or containers
• G07D 11/50 - Sorting or counting valuable papers
• G07D 7/121 - Apparatus characterised by sensor details
• G07D 11/10 - Mechanical details
• G07D 11/40 - Device architecture, e.g. modular construction
• G07D 11/14 - Inlet or outlet ports
• G07D 7/181 - Testing mechanical properties or condition, e.g. wear or tear

Abstract

A banknote sorting apparatus and a control method therefor are provided. The control method for the banknote sorting apparatus includes: obtaining a characteristic value of a standard template, wherein the standard template is a preset banknote template satisfying a set condition, and the characteristic value is a characteristic value for banknote classification; and displaying the characteristic value and an original sorting parameter corresponding to the characteristic value, wherein the original sorting parameter is a sorting parameter preset in the banknote sorting apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 7/04 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by paper currency
• G07D 11/00 - Devices accepting coins; Devices accepting, dispensing, sorting or counting valuable papers
• G07D 7/187 - Detecting defacement or contamination, e.g. dirt
• G07D 7/185 - Detecting holes or pores
• G07D 7/183 - Detecting folds or doubles

Abstract

An image sensor and a banknote processing apparatus are provided. The image sensor includes a first photosensitive assembly and a first light source assembly which is configured to irradiate light to an original, and further includes a first lens array configured to aggregate light reflected by the original to the first photosensitive assembly, and a light-entering surface of the first lens array is located in a transmission path of reflected light generated due to specular reflection occurred when light emitted from the first light source assembly irradiates on the original. According to different image grayscale values generated by the image sensor, the banknote processing apparatus judges whether a banknote surface is stuck to an adhesive tape.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 7/1205 - Testing spectral properties
• G07D 11/16 - Handling of valuable papers
• G07D 7/12 - Visible light, infrared or ultraviolet radiation
• H04N 1/028 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof - Details of scanning heads for picture-information pick-up
• G07D 7/17 - Apparatus characterised by positioning means or by means responsive to positioning
• G07D 7/202 - Testing patterns thereon using pattern matching
• G07D 7/189 - Detecting attached objects, e.g. tapes or clips

Abstract

Disclosed is a banknote processing method and device. The banknote processing method includes: scanning a substrate through the image acquisition module while acquiring banknote image data through an image acquisition module to obtain substrate image data; acquiring a characteristic value of the substrate image data; calculating a change value of the characteristic value of the substrate image data relative to a reference characteristic value; judging whether the change value is greater than a preset threshold value; and configuring parameters of the image acquisition module if it is judged that the change value is greater than the threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 7/128 - Viewing devices
• G07D 7/00 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency
• G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition
• G07D 7/20 - Testing patterns thereon

Abstract

Disclosed are a paper discharging mechanism and printing device having the same. The paper discharging mechanism includes: a frame provided with a paper outlet thereon; a swinging rack, configured to be swingable relative to the frame; a conveying roller assembly provided on the swinging rack; a first drive assembly, which is in a transmission connection with the conveying roller assembly and configured to drive the same to deliver a paper to the paper outlet; a first detection assembly, configured to detect a position of the swinging rack relative to the frame; the swinging rack swings in a direction away from the paper outlet when the paper outlet is blocked.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed
• B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
• B41J 13/00 - Devices or arrangements specially adapted for supporting or handling copy material in short lengths, e.g. sheets

Abstract

Disclosed are an automatic labeling machine and an automatic labeling machine control method. The automatic labeling machine is used for adhering an identification label on a surface of a test tube. The automatic labeling machine comprises: a tube insertion port (80) used for inserting a test tube; a controller (4) used for determining the type of test tube to be inserted; and a prompting apparatus (3) connected to the controller (4) and used for outputting prompting information corresponding to the type of the test tube to be inserted. The problem of automatic labeling machines easily causing a test tube selection error in the prior art is solved.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65C 9/40 - Controls; Safety devices
• B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
• B65C 3/14 - Affixing labels to short rigid containers to container bodies the container being positioned for labelling with its centre-line vertical
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups ; Handling materials therefor
• B29L 9/00 - Layered products

Abstract

A cashbox having a rectangular cuboid structure, wherein external walls of the cashbox comprise a left box wall (21) and a right box wall (22) arranged oppositely, a front box wall (24) and a rear box wall arranged oppositely, and a top wall (23) and a bottom wall arranged oppositely, wherein slots (26; 27) are respectively provided on two box walls which are of the external walls, arranged oppositely and parallel to an inserting direction of the cashbox, and both ends of each of the slots (26; 27) in the inserting direction are inserting openings.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 11/00 - Devices accepting coins; Devices accepting, dispensing, sorting or counting valuable papers
• G07F 7/04 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by paper currency

Abstract

Disclosed are a paper storage and a printer. The paper storage comprises: a warehouse body (20) for accommodating a medium, a medium outlet (A), and a roller (5) arranged on the storage body (20), wherein the medium outlet (A) is configured to discharge the medium accommodated in the storage body (20) after the medium passes by the roller (5), and an opening (224) opposite to the roller (5) is also arranged on a wall of the storage body (20), to allow an external medium processing device to match with the roller (5) through the opening (224) to process the medium. To replace the paper storage in a printer adopting such paper storage, the need for respective detachment of various parts of the paper storage, and the need for opening of the upper cover of the printer to load the paper roll are eliminated, thereby avoiding the problems of complex operations of replacing the paper roll and inconvenience in use.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 2/01 - Ink jet
• B41J 11/04 - Roller platens
• B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devices; Mountings for web rolls or spindles
• B65H 29/20 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles by contact with rotating friction members, e.g. rollers, brushes, or cylinders
• B65H 35/00 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machines; Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers
• B65H 35/06 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machines; Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers from or with transverse cutters or perforators from or with blade, e.g. shear-blade, cutters or perforators
• B65H 20/02 - Advancing webs by friction roller

Abstract

Disclosed are a ribbon cartridge, a thermal transfer printer, and a method for installing the ribbon cartridge. The ribbon cartridge (2) comprises a bracket (23), a supply cylinder (21) arranged on the bracket and used for accommodating an unused ribbon, and a winding cylinder (22) arranged on the bracket and used for accommodating a used ribbon, where the supply cylinder and the winding cylinder are placed in parallel, and have an initial state in which the supply cylinder and the winding cylinder are close to each other and an open state in which the supply cylinder and the winding cylinder are away from each other under the action of an external force. Compared with a ribbon cartridge whose supply cylinder and winding cylinder are arranged at a fixed interval in the prior art, the ribbon cartridge as disclosed is more compact and needs less installation space.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 32/00 - Ink-ribbon cartridges
• B41J 3/36 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for portability
• B41J 2/325 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads by selective transfer of ink from ink carrier, e.g. from ink ribbon or sheet
• B41J 17/32 - Detachable carriers or holders for impression-transfer material mechanism
• B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads

Abstract

A paper input mechanism having a buffer function and a printing device using the mechanism are disclosed. The paper input mechanism (300) includes a frame (1) forming a conveying passage (P) for conveying continuous paper, and further includes a fixed passage plate (4) and a buffer plate (2) both located at a paper inputting side of the conveying passage (P), wherein the buffer plate (2) has an initial position and is pressed by the continuous paper to deviate from the initial position; the buffer plate (2) is opposite to the fixed passage plate (4) when being located at the initial position, so as to form a paper input passage (R), and the paper input passage (R) is connected with the conveying passage (P). Arrangement of the buffer plate (2) not only implements the buffer function, but also results in close fit between the buffer plate (2) and the frame (1) of the paper input mechanism (300) to create a unique paper inputting port, thereby effectively avoiding the problem that continuous paper is incorrectly installed by a user, and improving the usability of the product.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devices; Mountings for web rolls or spindles
• B65H 23/04 - Registering, tensioning, smoothing, or guiding webs longitudinally
• B65H 20/02 - Advancing webs by friction roller
• B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
• B65H 16/10 - Arrangements for effecting positive rotation of web roll
• B41J 15/00 - Devices or arrangements specially adapted for supporting or handling copy material in continuous form, e.g. webs
• H04N 1/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof

Abstract

Disclosed are a multifunction magnetic reading device and a control method thereof as well as a printer. The multifunction magnetic reading device comprises a magnetic head component, a driving mechanism and a controller. The magnetic head component comprises a first magnetic head and an electromagnet. The first magnetic head comprises a first sub-head and a second sub-head. The electromagnet is configured to magnetize the MICR character. The driving mechanism is configured to drive the magnetic head component to reciprocate horizontally along a medium path in the medium path. According to the disclosure, a check and passbook processing device is also capable of reading a check inserted horizontally, and a user does not need to perform complex operations, which makes the multifunction magnetic reading device to be used conveniently.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
• G11B 5/008 - Recording on, or reproducing or erasing from, magnetic tapes or wires
• G06K 9/18 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints using printed characters having additional code marks or containing code marks, e.g. the character being composed of individual strokes of different shape, each representing a different code value
• G06K 7/08 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by means detecting the change of an electrostatic or magnetic field, e.g. by detecting change of capacitance between electrodes
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code

Abstract

A control method for printer, the control method includes: controlling a first group of heating units of a printing head to output first printing energy to form printing dots with a first density on a printing medium; and controlling a second group of heating units of the printing head to continue outputting second printing energy to form printing dots with a second density on the printing medium, wherein the second group of heating units consists of heating units need to implement printing energy compensation in the first group of heating units. By means of the control method, the printing densities of the printing dots corresponding to the heating units need to implement printing energy compensation are improved, and the problem of non-uniform printing density of each printing dot caused by non-uniform pressure exerted on the printing platen by the printing head can be effectively solved.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 2/36 - Print density control
• B41J 2/37 - Print density control by compensation for variation in current
• B41J 2/365 - Print density control by compensation for variation in temperature

Abstract

The invention discloses a bill recycling mechanism, which includes a box body, provided with a bill outlet; a bill tray, including a first door and a second door, which are oppositely arranged, and used for receiving and guiding bills to the bill outlet; and a double door driving assembly, used for driving the first door and the second door to be opened or closed, wherein the first door and the second door are pivotally opened and pivoted into a bill storage space below the first door and the second door. According to the bill recycling mechanism, the bills directly fall into the bill storage space below the double doors when the first door and the second door are opened, so that a bill recycling speed is increased.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 7/04 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by paper currency
• G07D 11/00 - Devices accepting coins; Devices accepting, dispensing, sorting or counting valuable papers
• B65H 29/26 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles by dropping
• B65H 31/02 - Pile receivers with stationary end support against which pile accumulates
• B65H 31/36 - Auxiliary devices for contacting each article with a front stop as it is piled
• B65H 29/00 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles
• B65H 31/30 - Arrangements for removing completed piles

Abstract

A sheet medium stacking conveying device and method, wherein the method comprises a medium conveying step, the medium conveying step comprises: moving a stacking mechanism for clamping media from a medium inlet to a medium outlet along a moving path, and discharging the media clamped by the stacking mechanism towards the medium outlet relative to the stacking mechanism in a process of moving the stacking mechanism towards the medium outlet. The stacking mechanism of the conveying device can reciprocally move between a collection position and discharge position of the media under the driving of a driving mechanism, and the media can be discharged under the condition of no additional power source.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 31/30 - Arrangements for removing completed piles
• B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by belts or chains
• B65H 9/12 - Registering, e.g. orientating, articles; Devices therefor carried by article grippers
• B65H 29/12 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands
• B65H 29/14 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands and introducing into a pile
• G07D 11/00 - Devices accepting coins; Devices accepting, dispensing, sorting or counting valuable papers
• B65G 47/82 - Rotary or reciprocating members for direct action on articles or materials, e.g. pushers, rakes, shovels
• B65G 57/03 - Stacking of articles by adding to the top of the stack from above
• B65H 29/00 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles

Abstract

A cashbox and a money validator using the same, wherein the cashbox includes a box body, a partition for separating an inner space of the box body into a storage space and a temporary storage space that are horizontally arranged, a supporting plate assembly located inside the storage space, and a currency pressing assembly for pressing a paper currency in the temporary storage space into the storage space; further includes a sliding plate assembly located inside the storage space for supporting the paper currency, wherein the sliding plate assembly includes a sliding plate, and a plurality of rolling bodies located between the sliding plate and a bottom wall of the box body; wherein the sliding plate contacts with an end face of the paper currency, and can move back and forth along a stacking direction of the paper currency.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 7/04 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by paper currency
• G07D 11/00 - Devices accepting coins; Devices accepting, dispensing, sorting or counting valuable papers
• B65H 29/46 - Members reciprocated in rectilinear path
• B65H 31/22 - Pile receivers removable or interchangeable

Abstract

The disclosure discloses a paper money identification method and device. The paper money identification method comprises: obtaining entire grayscale image data of the paper money to be tested; dividing the entire grayscale image of the paper money to be tested into a plurality of areas; comparing the feature value of each area with feature value of a corresponding area in a paper money template to judge whether the two compared areas are matched; counting the number of unmatched areas of the paper money to be tested; judging whether the number of the unmatched areas is greater than a second preset threshold; and determining that the paper money to be tested is the altered money when the number of the unmatched areas is judged to be greater than the second preset threshold. By the disclosure, the accuracy of identifying the altered money is improved.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 11/00 - Devices accepting coins; Devices accepting, dispensing, sorting or counting valuable papers
• G07D 7/20 - Testing patterns thereon
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

Abstract

The paper discharge mechanism comprises: a first side passage plate and a second side passage plate between which an S-shaped paper conveying passage is formed, wherein the second side passage plate comprises a paper jam detection plate and a paper pullout detection plate both pivotally connected on a frame; a first elastic element biasing the paper jam detection plate and a second elastic element biasing the paper pullout detection plate; and a first sensor and a second sensor. A surface of the paper jam detection plate facing paper is concave and is held against the paper and rotates in the direction away from the first side passage plate during paper jam; a surface of the paper pullout detection plate facing the paper is convex and is held against the paper and rotates in the direction away from the first side passage plate during paper pullout.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 26/02 - Warning or safety devices, e.g. automatic fault detectors, stop-motions, for web-advancing mechanisms responsive to presence of irregularities in running webs
• B41J 29/393 - Devices for controlling or analysing the entire machine
• G07B 5/00 - TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; TAXIMETERS; ARRANGEMENTS OR APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING FARES, TOLLS OR ENTRANCE FEES AT ONE OR MORE CONTROL POINTS;  FRANKING APPARATUS - Details of, or auxiliary devices for, ticket-issuing machines
• B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
• B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devices; Mountings for web rolls or spindles
• B65H 29/52 - Stationary guides or smoothers

Abstract

A cashbox comprises: a left shell, comprising first, second and third side walls; a right shell, being symmetric with the left shell, and comprising fourth, fifth and sixth side walls; a first fixing panel, fixedly connected to the second side wall and the fifth side wall through screws; a second fixing panel, fixedly connected to the third side wall and the sixth side wall through screws; an upper cover, which comprises a money entrance and is inserted with the left shell and the right shell, so as to form the top surface of the cashbox; a box door fixing panel and a box door pivotally connected to the box door fixing panel through a pivot shaft, forming the back surface of the cashbox together, and all the screws are provided in the cashbox.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45C 1/12 - Savings boxes
• G07D 11/00 - Devices accepting coins; Devices accepting, dispensing, sorting or counting valuable papers

Abstract

The disclosure provides a method for detecting the conveyance status of a banknote, comprising; detecting whether the banknote reaches a first position in a banknote passage within a first predetermined time; detecting whether the banknote reaches a second position in the banknote passage within a second predetermined time when it is determined that the banknote has reached the first position (S14); determining whether the status of the banknote at the first position is changed from Banknote Detected to Banknote Undetected when it is determined that the banknote is withdrawn when it is determined that the status of the banknote at the first position has changed from Banknote Detected to Banknote Undetected (S18). This application can increase the possibility of the banknote processing device in detecting whether the banknote is withdrawn. Meanwhile, the disclosure provides a device for processing a banknote.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 7/04 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by paper currency
• G07D 11/00 - Devices accepting coins; Devices accepting, dispensing, sorting or counting valuable papers
• B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by rollers
• B65H 7/04 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to absence of articles, e.g. exhaustion of pile
• G07D 7/00 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency

Abstract

The disclosure discloses a method and device for controlling a composite scanning device, and a composite scanning system. The composite scanning system includes: a composite scanning device and a host which includes: an application module configured for performing a first capability setting on the composite scanning device, obtaining the scanned image data from the composite scanning device after the first capability setting, and processing the scanned image data in a first TWAIN session state; and a configuration module configured for performing a second capability setting on the composite scanning device according to the processing result of the application module in the first TWAIN session state. By the disclosure, the efficiency of capability setting in the composite scanning system which is compatible with TWAIN protocol can be improved.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 1/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof

Abstract

A sheet medium processing device comprising a stacking mechanism mounted on a frame, a first switching mechanism and a retractable paper baffle adjacent to the medium exit of the stacking mechanism; the stacking mechanism comprises a lower ticket stacking assembly, an upper ticket stacking assembly capable of moving parallelly above the lower ticket stacking assembly and a parallel movement confining mechanism, wherein the upper ticket stacking assembly and the lower ticket stacking assembly are both belt-conveyor mechanisms, and the belt of the upper ticket stacking assembly has a tendency of tightly pressing against the belt of the lower ticket stacking assembly. The first switching mechanism simultaneously controls the reciprocation of the paper baffle and the parallel movement of the upper ticket stacking assembly, enabling the stacking mechanism to be selectively provided with a transport state and a stacking state. The sheet medium processing device utilizes the elasticity of the belts of the stacking mechanism to adjust and limit the vertical-direction state of multiple stacked sheet mediums, thereby achieving reliable transportation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 29/14 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands and introducing into a pile
• B65H 29/00 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles
• B65H 29/12 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands
• B65H 31/30 - Arrangements for removing completed piles
• B65H 29/58 - Article switches or diverters
• B65H 11/00 - Feed tables
• B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by belts or chains
• G07B 1/00 - Machines for printing and issuing tickets

Abstract

The present invention provides a sheet medium detection device, which comprises a light guide bar (2) provided on one side of a medium conveying passage (4) and provided with a plurality of reflection surfaces (21) arranged with Intervals along a length direction of the light guide bar, wherein each of the reflection surfaces (21) reflects the light within the light guide bar (2) to the other side of the medium conveying passage (4); a plurality of light receivers (31), each of which, being opposite to a reflection surface (21) of the light guide bar, is provided on the other side of the medium conveying passage (4); and a point light source (1) provided at least on one end of the light guide bar along the length direction of the light guide bar, wherein each of the reflection surfaces (21) is provided obliquely to form an obtuse angle relative to the light guide bar (2) on the side where the point light source (1) locates. The present invention also provides a sheet medium processing device which comprises the detection device described above. The sheet medium detection device has a low cost and high adaptability.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 7/02 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors
• B65H 7/14 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors by photoelectric feelers or detectors
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
• G01B 11/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving

Abstract

The disclosure provides a printing control method, a printing control device and a printing device with printing data printed according to height of another blank space. The printing control method comprises the following steps: receiving printing data; acquiring first printing format information of the printing data, wherein the first printing format information includes a first blank space height; acquiring paper-saving parameter information; obtaining second printing format information according to the first printing format information and the paper-saving parameter information, wherein the second printing format information includes a second blank space height; and printing the printing data according to the second blank space height. With the disclosure, a significant paper-saving effect can be achieved during printing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/12 - Digital output to print unit
• G06K 15/02 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers
• H04N 1/38 - Circuits or arrangements for blanking or otherwise eliminating unwanted parts of pictures
• B41J 11/42 - Controlling
• B41J 29/44 - Scales and indicators, e.g. for determining side margins for determining top and bottom margins or indicating exhaust of paper

Abstract

Disclosed are a magnetic ink character recognition method, apparatus and system. The method includes: reading a magnetic signal of a magnetic ink character on a medium to be recognized; acquiring the amplitude characteristic data of the magnetic ink character according to the magnetic signal thereof; and performing spectral angle cosine match processing on the amplitude characteristic data of the magnetic ink character to obtain the recognition result of the magnetic ink character. The present method can reduce the stability requirements on the magnetic signal and improve the recognition rate of the magnetic signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/18 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints using printed characters having additional code marks or containing code marks, e.g. the character being composed of individual strokes of different shape, each representing a different code value

Abstract

A scanning-printing integrated apparatus comprises a scanning passage (1), a printing passage (3) communicated with the scanning passage (1), a transitional passage (2) providing printing medium to the printing passage (3), a first driving mechanism for driving the paper conveying roller (12) of the scanning passage (1) and the paper conveying roller (312) of the printing passage (3), and a second driving mechanism for driving the paper conveying roller (21) of the transitional passage (2) and the paper conveying roller (312) of the printing passage (3). The two ends of the paper conveying roller (312) of the printing passage (3) are respectively transmission-connected to the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism via one-way bearings (71, 72). By providing one-way bearings at the two ends of the paper conveying roller of the printing passage, the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism work independently without interfering with each other, so that the two driving mechanisms drive the manuscript or printing paper to be freely conveyed in the scanning passage, the printing passage and the transitional passage without increasing loads.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 5/00 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines

Abstract

A printing control method, printer and printing system are provided. The printing control method comprises: receiving the ticket data to be printed; printing the ticket data; judging whether the printed ticket data is complete; and performing predetermined process according to the judgment result. The invention can conveniently and accurately judge whether a ticket is completely printed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 15/00 - Digital computers in general; Data processing equipment in general
• G06F 3/12 - Digital output to print unit
• G06K 1/00 - Methods or arrangements for marking the record carrier in digital fashion
• G07F 17/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for ticket printing or like apparatus
• G07B 1/00 - Machines for printing and issuing tickets
• G07B 5/08 - TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; TAXIMETERS; ARRANGEMENTS OR APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING FARES, TOLLS OR ENTRANCE FEES AT ONE OR MORE CONTROL POINTS;  FRANKING APPARATUS - Details of, or auxiliary devices for, ticket-issuing machines for avoiding incorrect action of the machine

Abstract

A paper roll holder, a printer having the same and a paper end detecting mechanism are disclosed. The paper roll holder comprises a turning plate, which upper surface forms a first arc groove close to a rotation center and a second arc groove far away from the rotation center; an elastic element, providing a rotating torque to the turning plate so that the turning plate turns from an initial position to an upturning position during the printing and consuming of a paper roll; and a sensor, arranged in the second arc groove of the turning plate for detecting the paper. Wherein, the turning plate has the initial position suitable for supporting a large paper roll in the second arc groove and the upturning position suitable for supporting a small paper roll in the first arc groove. When the printing paper roll is near end, along with rotation of the turning plate, the small paper roll is limited in the first arc groove so as to prevent the small paper roll from moving in the paper house during printing. When the residual amount of the printing paper is less than the distance between the sensor and the printing mechanism, the sensor can promptly and accurately send out a paper lack signal, thereby improving the reliability of paper detection by the sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 18/04 - Interior-supporting
• B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
• B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devices; Mountings for web rolls or spindles
• B41J 29/02 - Framework
• B41J 29/13 - Cases or covers
• B41J 29/48 - Applications of alarms, e.g. responsive to approach of end of line responsive to breakage or exhaustion of paper or approach of bottom of paper

Abstract

A thermal print head detecting device comprises a power supply (1), a power supply switch (4), a power supply switch control circuit (5), a first detecting resistor (Ra), a second detecting resistor (Rb), a print head (2) to be detected and a print head control circuit (3); an output end of the power supply (1) is connected to a common joint (N) of respective heating elements of the print head through the power supply switch (4), the first detecting resistor (Ra) is connected in parallel with the power supply switch (4); an output end of the power supply switch control circuit (5) is connected to a control end of the power supply switch (4); the second detecting resistor (Rb) has one end connected to the common joint (N) of the heating element units, and the other end grounded; and the print head control circuit (3) controls strobing of each heating element unit of the print head. The thermal print head detecting device does not need an exclusive power supply, which prominently simplifies the circuit of the detecting device and decreases the cost.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads

Abstract

A main frame supports a printer head. A first movable frame supports a platen and a first paper feeding roller, and is pivotally connected to one end of the main frame via a first pivot shaft to permit itself to be opened or closed relative to the main frame. A second movable frame supports a second paper feeding roller, and is pivotally connected to the other end of the main frame via a second pivot shaft to permit itself to be opened or closed relative to the main frame. When the first movable frame and the second movable frame are closed relative to the main frame, the printer head is opposite to the platen to form a printing position; and the first paper feeding roller is tangent to the second paper feeding roller.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 2/01 - Ink jet
• B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devices; Mountings for web rolls or spindles

Abstract

A print control method and device, wherein the method includes: monitoring a print system port, storing a print task at a preset memory address in the form of job file when the print task exists at the print system port; querying the memory address on schedule, determining the target job file when there is a job file storing at the memory address; querying the printer state, if the printer is idle, sending the target job file; when the printer is in a state of failure, feeding a failure state prompting information back. The solution queries the printer work state before the job file is sent, feeds the prompting information back when the printer occurs failure, detects the print process state of job files, and performs a processing for failure when a print fails. Through the solution, users can know the states of job files in time and missing or omitting of a job file is avoided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 15/00 - Digital computers in general; Data processing equipment in general
• B41L 13/00 - Stencilling apparatus for office or other commercial use

Abstract

A device and a method for controlling a bit density of a magnetic card (2) are provided. Said control device comprises a stepper motor (1) providing power to drive the magnetic card (2) or a recording magnetic head (15), a transmission mechanism transferring power to the magnetic card (2) or the recording magnetic head (15), a CPU (10) sending magnetic recording information, a track data encoder (13) receiving a magnetic writing pulse signal (CLK1) and generating magnetic writing data in synchronization with the magnetic writing pulse signal (CLK1), and a magnetic head driving circuit (14) outputting a magnetic writing control signal based on the magnetic writing data. The frequency of the magnetic writing pulse signal (CLK1) and the frequency of a driving pulse signal (CLK0) of the stepper motor are in a linear relationship. Said control method is a method for controlling a bit density.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 25/04 - Apparatus characterised by the shape of record carrier employed but not specific to the method of recording or reproducing using flat record carriers, e.g. disc, card
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code

Abstract

A grayscale printing control method, a device thereof and a storage medium are provided. The method comprises: determining the grayscale level of image data of each point in each point line and converting the same into multi-bit binary data; forming a data set using the binary data of the same bit of all the points in a point line, thereby forming multiple data sets; each data set corresponding to a predetermined strobe time, and the print head heater corresponding to each point heating upon receiving predetermined data during the strobe time. The present invention can reduce the number of printing strobes and the times of data transmission while ensuring printing quality, thereby greatly improving printing speed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 2/205 - Ink jet for printing a discrete number of tones

Abstract

A carbon ribbon recovery device includes a carbon ribbon supply roller (100) and a carbon ribbon recovery roller (200). The carbon ribbon recovery roller (200) includes a first clutch plate (211), a second clutch plate (212), a friction element (213), a recovery gear (214) and a spindle (215); the spindle (215) is provided on a frame (400) of a printer to support a carbon ribbon (700); the first clutch plate (211), the second clutch plate (212), the friction element (213) and the recovery gear (214) are arranged in turn on the spindle (215), the first clutch plate (211) rotates in synchronism with the spindle (215); the recovery gear (214), the friction element (213) and the second clutch plate (212) can rotate around the spindle (215); the recovery gear (214) is rotated by a carbon ribbon driving device (300), and to drive the friction element (213) rotating, then to proceed to give the second clutch plate (212) a rotating force in the same direction; the second clutch plate (212) is matched with the first clutch plate (211) when the second clutch (212) rotates in a predetermined direction; the second clutch plate (212) is not matched with the first clutch plate (211) when the second clutch (212) rotates in a direction opposed to the predetermined direction. The present invention also relates to a thermal transfer printer having the carbon recovery device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 33/00 - Apparatus or arrangements for feeding ink ribbons or like character-size impression-transfer material
• B41J 33/12 - Ribbons carried by coaxially-mounted spools

Abstract

A printer includes a print head moving in printing and shifting regions, a carriage connecting the print head and the print head transport mechanism, and a ribbon cassette mounting mechanism that drives a multicolor ribbon cassette to swing. A ribbon cassette supporting mechanism in the shifting region correspondingly supports the ribbon cassette mounting mechanism to different levels to shift color of the ink ribbon while the ribbon cassette supporting mechanism rotates. A ribbon cassette shifting mechanism fixed on the carriage is used, in the shifting region, to lift the ribbon cassette mounting mechanism to a position disengaged from the ribbon cassette supporting mechanism and move the ribbon cassette supporting mechanism to rotate. A resetting mechanism fixed on the ribbon cassette supporting mechanism resets the ribbon cassette supporting mechanism when the ribbon cassette supporting mechanism no longer contacts the ribbon cassette mounting mechanism and the ribbon cassette shifting mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 35/18 - Colour change effected automatically

Abstract

A printing control method includes the following steps: dividing the printing process of the printer into different working processes, obtaining the state information of the printer of different working processes in real time, and controlling the corresponding printing process on the basis of the obtained state information of the printer of different working processes. In addition, a printing control apparatus includes the following units: a unit for dividing the process, a unit for obtaining the state of the printer and a unit is for controlling printing process. The invention can make sure that every par data needed to be printed could be fully printed on the surface in order to realize the printing of the effective par data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/12 - Digital output to print unit

Abstract

A printer control method includes the following steps: setting triggering conditions for executing functional items and for startup a configuration menu; executing a functional item if the key information had fulfilled the triggering condition for executing the functional item; and launching a configuration menu if the key information had fulfilled the triggering conditions for startup the configuration menu. By setting the triggering conditions for executing functional items and for startup a configuration menu, then determining whether the key information has fulfilled the triggering conditions for executing functional items and for startup a configuration menu, the printer directly executes the functional item as long as the key information has fulfilled the triggering condition for executing the functional item. When the printer is powered on, it skips the step of launching the configuration menu, operates conveniently and saves paper.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 15/00 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data
• G06F 3/12 - Digital output to print unit

Abstract

Disclosed are a recording medium accumulating device and a method for accumulating recording medium. The device includes a cylindroid roller for winding up the recording medium and at least two endless belts, peripheral surfaces of the cylindroid roller contact with external surfaces of the endless belts respectively, and a closed medium-feeding passage is formed between the contacting surfaces, a medium-entering passage and a medium-discharging passage for the recording medium are respectively formed between two adjacent endless belts, the medium-entering passage and the medium-discharging passage connect with the medium-feeding passage, the medium-feeding passage drives the recording medium to rotate with the cylindroid roller using the friction force of the contacting surfaces, so as to accumulate the recording medium.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by belts or chains