JPS6033488Y2 - automatic ticket gate - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Technical Field of the Invention] The present invention relates to an automatic ticket gate having a ticket entry and exit.

[Technical background of the invention and its problems]

Automatic ticket gates have recently come into widespread use in order to save labor in railway station operations.

This automatic ticket gate has a ticket gate that checks tickets when a passenger gets on the train, and a ticket collector that checks tickets when a passenger gets off the train.

Additionally, there are automatic ticket gates that can be used by switching between ticket gate and ticket collector functions depending on passenger congestion.

However, with automatic ticket gates that have the functions of both a ticket gate and a ticket collector, some passengers mistakenly insert their tickets into the slot of the ticket collector even after switching to the ticket gate mode, as shown in Figure 1. A manually operated Ml is provided at the input port.

Further, a manual lid 2 is also provided at the outlet to similarly prevent erroneous loading.

In FIG. 1, the lids 1 and 2 are shown in the open state with broken lines;
They are shown as 1' and 2', respectively.

However, since dozens of automatic ticket gates are used at terminal stations, etc., depending on the congestion of passengers, it is necessary to manually switch the lids of the entry and exit slots when switching between ticket gates and ticket collectors. has problems such as preventing the flow of passengers.

Furthermore, even when the automatic ticket gate is no longer in use, the worker must manually close the input and output ports, which requires a lot of effort.

[Purpose of invention]

In view of the above-mentioned points, the present invention controls the opening and closing of the lids of the entrance and exit of automatic ticket gates, thereby smoothly switching between ticket gates and ticket collectors and discontinuing their use according to passenger congestion. To provide an excellent automatic ticket gate device that can be used to operate a ticket gate and reduce the labor of a worker.

[Example of idea]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 11 is an input port cover, and this input port cover 11 is connected to an arm 12. Solenoid 13. It is configured to be driven to open and close by a first drive mechanism 30 comprising a spring 14.

That is, the input port cover 11 is driven by a solenoid 13 via an arm 12.

Also, when the solenoid 13 is deenergized, the spring 14
The opening of the ticket slot 15 is closed by the tensile force.

Further, inside the ticket slot 15, a shutter 17 is provided to prevent the next ticket from being inserted until the information on the inserted ticket has been processed by the information reading device 16.

In the figure, 21 is an input port cover, and this output port cover 21 is attached to an arm 22.
, solenoid 23. It is configured to be driven to open and close by a second drive mechanism 40 comprising a spring 24.

That is, like the input port cover 11, the outlet cover 21 is driven by a solenoid 23 via an arm 22.

Also, when the solenoid 23 is deenergized, the spring 24
The opening of the outlet 25 is closed by the tensile force.

With such a configuration, in an automatic ticket gate having the functions of a ticket gate and a ticket collector, the input gate cover 11 and the takeout port cover 21 are opened and closed by the operation of each drive mechanism 30, 40, and the ticket gate or ticket collector is operated. Since it is possible to switch between the two states, it is possible to prevent the flow of passengers and to reduce the labor required by the workers.

That is, when a ticket is inserted through the slot 15, it is transported to the exit 25 by the transport path C, where the information reading device 16 reads the necessary information, and a discriminator (not shown) identifies the inserted ticket. It is determined whether it is correct or incorrect.

If the ticket is valid, the gate door will be opened and the passenger will be allowed to pass.

If an incorrect ticket is inserted, the gate door will not be opened and the passenger will not be allowed to pass.

Now, if you want to switch the function of an automatic ticket gate from a ticket gate to a ticket collector or vice versa, or if you want to stop using the automatic ticket gate, operate the changeover switch (not shown) or the stop switch (not shown). Activate solenoid 13.23 of drive mechanism 30.40.

Solenoid 13.23 is selectively energized as required.

That is, when switching from a ticket collector to a ticket gate or vice versa, the input slot 15 or the output slot 25 into which passengers' tickets are inserted, or both, are simultaneously closed.

Further, when the use of the automatic ticket gate is to be discontinued, the springs 13 and 23 corresponding to the input port 15 and the output port 25 of the automatic ticket gate are biased and closed.

[Effect of idea]

As described above, according to the present invention, an automatic ticket gate system that can smoothly switch between ticket gates and ticket collectors or stop using them in response to passenger congestion, and that can reduce the labor of workers. can be provided.

Moreover, according to the present invention, there is no risk of tickets or foreign objects being thrown into the ticket slots or exits of ticket gates that are no longer in use due to mischief or mistake by passengers, so the internal mechanism of the machine should be fully shut down when the machine is no longer in use. can be protected.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a side view of a conventionally used automatic ticket gate;
FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway side view showing the main parts of an embodiment of the present invention. 11... Input port cover, 13... Solenoid, 21... Outlet port cover, 15... Input port, 23... Solenoid, 25... ...Outlet port, 30...First drive mechanism, 40...
...Second drive mechanism.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] It has a ticket conveyance path, an inlet installed at the front end of the conveyance path to input the ticket, and an outlet installed at the rear end of the conveyance path to take out the ticket, and information recorded on the inserted ticket. When a ticket is inserted through the slot when the automatic ticket gate is activated, the information on the ticket is read. A shutter that prevents the next ticket from being inserted until
Separately from the shutter, an input port cover provided on the input port side for closing the input port, an output port cover provided on the removal port side for blocking the output port, and this output port lid;
and a drive mechanism that opens and closes the slot cover, and when switching between the ticket gate and the ticket collector of the automatic ticket gate or discontinuing use of the automatic ticket gate, the drive mechanism is driven to open and close the slot cover and the slot cover. An automatic ticket gate device characterized in that both of the input ports and the output port are closed by activating both.