JPH03113588A - Continuous paper loading device for ticket issuing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate the charge of continuous paper by drawing in the continuous paper into a ticket carrying path by rotating a paper feeding part by the detection signal of a start sensor, and stopping the paper feeding part by the detection signal of a stop sensor. CONSTITUTION:When the continuous paper 26 drawn out from stocker 24, 25 is inserted into the entrance of the ticket carrying path 2, the start sensor 17, 18 detects the continuous paper 26, and rotates the paper feeding part 15, 16 by its detection signal. Then, the continuous paper 26 is drawn in into the ticket carrying path by the revolving operation of this paper feeding part 15, 16, and the paper feeding part 15, 16 is stopped by the detection signal at the time when the stop sensor 19, 20 detects the continuous paper. Thus, the continuous paper 26 can be easily charged in the definite position of the ticket carrying path. Besides, by connecting the paper feeding parts 15, 16 to motors 21, 22 capable of rotating freely forward and backward, and rotating the motors 21, 22 backward, the continuous paper 26 in the ticket carrying path can be easily returned to stocker 24, 25 sides.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Industrial applications The present invention relates to a continuous paper loading device for a ticket issuing machine.

Conventional Technology For example, in a ticket issuing machine that issues airline tickets, a stocker is connected to one end of a ticket transport path in which a recording unit for recording predetermined data on tickets is arranged, and the stocker is folded into a zigzag shape with perforations. There is a system in which the continuous paper is stored, the continuous paper is supplied to a ticket conveyance path, and the continuous paper is cut into the size of the ticket by a cutting mechanism such as a cutter or burster provided in the ticket conveyance path.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention When loading continuous paper into the ticket transport path, it is necessary to insert the continuous paper into the ticket transport path while rotating the paper feed roller against the resistance of the motor. Also, when it is necessary to remove continuous paper from the ticket transport path, if you try to forcefully remove the continuous paper,
Continuous paper may tear at the perforation.

Means for Solving the Problem A recording unit for recording data on the continuous paper is arranged in a ticket transport path having a transport unit for transporting the continuous paper, and the continuous paper inserted into the entrance of the ticket transport path is stored. Set up a stocker,
A cutting mechanism for cutting the continuous paper is disposed in an intermediate portion of the ticket conveyance path, and a start sensor is disposed at an entrance of the ticket conveyance path to detect the continuous paper, and a start sensor is disposed downstream of the start sensor. a stop sensor that detects the continuous paper; and a paper feed section that is disposed between the start sensor and the stop sensor and whose rotational operation is controlled by detection signals from the start sensor and the stop sensor. .

3 Operation When the continuous paper pulled out from the stocker is inserted into the entrance of the ticket conveyance path, the start sensor detects the continuous paper, and the detection signal rotates the paper feed section. The paper feeding unit is stopped by a detection signal when the stop sensor detects the continuous paper drawn into the conveyance path, so that the continuous paper can be easily loaded at a fixed position on the ticket conveyance path. Furthermore, by connecting the paper feed section to a motor that can freely rotate in forward and reverse directions, and by rotating this motor in the reverse direction, the continuous paper in the ticket conveyance path can be easily returned to the stocker side.

Example An embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

Reference numeral 1 denotes a housing of a ticket issuing machine, and an encoder 3 and a printing unit 4, each of which is a recording unit, are arranged in a ticket conveyance path 2 provided inside the housing 1. This printing section 4 is formed by bringing a thermal head 5 and a platen 6 into contact with each other. A ribbon cassette 7 supplies an ink ribbon between the thermal head 5 and the platen 6. On the front surface of the casing 1, there are a manual feeding port 8 connected to the ticket transport path 2 between the encoder 3 and the printing unit 4, and a ticket issuing port 9 connected to the exit of the ticket transport path 2. is formed,
A void bin 10 connected to the exit of the ticket transport path 2 is provided on the back side of the ticket issuing port 9. In addition, the ticket conveyance path 2
A plurality of continuous paper insertion slots 11 and 12 are branched and formed at the end of the entrance side of the paper, and a plurality of transport units 13 and cutter sensors 14 are arranged in the ticket transport path 2. A paper feed section 15, a transmission-type start sensor 117, and a stop sensor I[19] are arranged, and a paper supply section 16, a transmission-type start sensor I[18, and a stop sensor 20 are arranged in the continuous paper insertion slot 12. Arranged. Start sensor 117
and start sensor I [18 means continuous paper insertion slot 11 or 1
The paper feed sections 15 and 16 are arranged at the downstream side of the start sensor 117 or the start sensor I118, and the stop sensor 19 and the stop sensor I [20 are arranged at the downstream side of the paper feed section 15 or 16. It is located. Each transport section 13
The paper feeding portions 15 and 16 are constructed by bringing pairs of rollers into contact with each other.
The drive side roller is connected to the motor 121, and the roller on the drive side
The drive-side roller of No. 6 is connected to the motor I122, and the drive-side roller of the transport section 13 is connected to the motor I[I23. These motor 21, motor n22, and motor m23 are motors that can freely rotate in forward and reverse directions. Further, a stocker 124 and a stocker 25 corresponding to the continuous paper insertion slot 11.12 are provided. These stockers ■
Continuous paper 26 is folded in a zigzag shape and stored in stocker 24 [25]. Further, the ticket transport path 2 is provided with a burster 27, which is a cutting mechanism located downstream of the continuous paper insertion opening 11.12. This burster 27 is connected to the conveying section 1 facing to each other at a predetermined interval.
a cam 29 located between 3 and driven by the drive unit 28;
It consists of a cutter 30 whose one end abuts against the cam 29 and is held movably up and down. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2,
A large number of perforations 26a are formed on the continuous paper 26 at regular intervals. This continuous paper 26 has perforations 2
6a as a ticket.

In such a configuration, the automatic loading operation of the continuous paper 26 will be described first. When the continuous paper 26 is pulled out from the selected stocker I24 or stocker I25 and inserted into the continuous paper insertion slot 11 or 12, the start sensor 117 or start sensor I118 optically detects the continuous paper 2, and in response to this detection signal, Motor 121 or motor I [
22 rotates forward.

As a result, the continuous paper 26 is drawn into the interior by the paper feed section 15 or 16, and the leading end is detected by the stop sensor 119 or 7-, which is detected by the motor 1.
21 or motor 1122 stops. As a result, the continuous paper 26 waits at a fixed position.

Next, the ticket issuing operation will be explained. First, the number of sheets to be issued is specified, and then the stocker 1 is specified by the host computer.
24 or stocker II25. stocker +24
When is selected, the motor 121 and the motor I[I23 rotate in the normal direction, and as a result, the paper feed section 15 and the conveyance section 13 rotate in the normal direction, so that the continuous paper 26 is conveyed toward the encoder 3, and the continuous paper 26 is conveyed toward the encoder 3. When ■ 25 is selected, the motor II 22 and the motor ■ 23 rotate in the normal direction, and as a result, the paper feed section 16 and the conveyance section 13 rotate in the normal direction, so that the continuous paper 26 is conveyed toward the encoder 3. . Then, when the leading edge of the continuous paper 26 is detected by the cutter sensor 14, the burster 27 is driven. That is, at this timing, the perforation 26a of the continuous paper 26 is located directly below the cutter 30, and the cam 29 rotates once by the drive unit 28, so the cutter 30 descends and cuts the continuous paper 26 as a ticket (airline ticket). and then rises.

Further, the detection signal from the cutter sensor 14 not only starts the burster 27 but also sets the timing for stopping the motor I21 or the motor 22. Data writing processing is then performed on the cut ticket. That is, encoder 3
The name, seat number, destination, flight time, seat class, etc. are magnetically recorded on the magnetic stripe 26b, and furthermore, the printing section 4 records 1. Flight information etc. are printed,
The ticket is transported to the ticket issuing port 9. When the number of issued tickets reaches the specified number, the motor m23 stops. At this time, the leading end of the continuous paper 26 is positioned directly below the cutter 30.

Next, the automatic ejecting operation of the continuous paper 26 will be explained.

When the discharge operation unit (not shown) is operated, the specified motor 1
21 or the motor [22 is reversely rotated to pull the continuous paper 26 back toward the stocker 124 or the stocker 1125. The leading end of this continuous paper 26 is the stop sensor 119 or the stop sensor l120
is detected, the motor 121 or [
22 stops, and the paper feed section 15 or 16 stops. The certain period of time at this time means that the leading edge of the continuous paper 26 is stopped by the stop sensor 119.
Or I[20 is the time to stop between the paper feed section 15 or 16. Therefore, when changing the continuous paper 26 to be used, the continuous paper 26 currently being used can be changed in this way.
is pulled back, and the host computer selects the desired continuous paper 2.
6 is stored in the stocker 124 or stocker lI2
5 is selected, and the process proceeds to the ticket issuing operation as described above.

Incidentally, a ticket on which data has been written by the encoder 3 and the printing unit 4 is sent to the ticket issuing port 9, but a ticket with defective writing is stored in the void bin 10.

In addition, in the case of correcting or changing flight information or checking in, a ticket is inserted into the encoder 3 through the manual feed slot 8, and then conveyed from the encoder 3 to the ticket issuing slot 9 via the printing section 4.

Effects of the Invention Since the present invention is configured as described above, when the continuous paper pulled out from the stocker is inserted into the entrance of the ticket conveyance path, the start sensor detects the continuous paper, and the detection signal rotates the paper feed section. This rotational action of the paper feeding section draws the continuous paper into the ticket transport path, and when the stop sensor detects the continuous paper, the paper feeding section is stopped by a detection signal, so that the continuous paper can be easily placed at a fixed position on the ticket transport path. In addition, by connecting the paper feed section to a motor that can freely rotate in forward and reverse directions, and by rotating this motor in the reverse direction, the continuous paper in the ticket conveyance path can be returned to the stocker side.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a side view showing the internal structure of a ticket issuing machine, and FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a part of continuous paper. 2...Ticket conveyance path, 3,4...Recording section, 13...Transportation section, 15.16...Paper feeding section, 17.18...Start sensor, 19.20...Stop sensor, 21, 22
...Motor, 24.25...Stocker, 26...
Continuous paper, 27...cutting mechanism

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A ticket conveyance path having a conveyance section for conveying continuous paper, a recording section arranged in this ticket conveyance path to record data on the continuous paper, and an entrance of the ticket conveyance path. a stocker for storing the continuous paper to be inserted; a cutting mechanism disposed at an intermediate portion of the ticket conveyance path to cut the continuous paper; and a starter disposed at an entrance of the ticket conveyance path for detecting the continuous paper. a stop sensor disposed on the downstream side of the start sensor in the ticket conveyance path to detect the continuous paper; and a stop sensor disposed between the start sensor and the stop sensor in the ticket conveyance path to detect the start sensor. and a paper feed section whose rotational operation is controlled by a detection signal from a stop sensor. 2. The continuous paper loading device for a ticket issuing machine according to claim 1, wherein the paper feeding section is connected to a motor that can freely rotate in forward and reverse directions.