JP2004005151A - Toll automatic collection device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toll automatic collection device automatically collecting a toll corresponding to a travel distance. <P>SOLUTION: This toll automatic collection device automatically collects the toll in a toll road. The toll automatic collection device has a means reading a traveling ticket and collecting the toll corresponding to the travel distance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an automatic toll collection device installed in a tollgate at a toll road exit.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, on a toll road such as an expressway, a user in a car receives a toll ticket at a toll gate at an entrance, travels on the road, and hands the toll ticket at a toll gate at an exit. Then, the toll collector collects a toll according to the section of the toll road where the user has passed, that is, the toll distance.
[0003]
In addition, on toll roads where tolls are uniform regardless of toll distance, an automatic toll collection device that automatically collects tolls is used. This automatic toll collection device is installed at a tollgate provided in the middle of a toll road or the like, and automatically performs toll collection processing to be input by a user.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The automatic toll collection device described above collects a flat fee, and can handle tolls that differ depending on the type of vehicle, but cannot collect tolls that correspond to a traffic section on an expressway or the like, that is, a toll distance. .
[0005]
An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic toll collection device that automatically collects a toll corresponding to a toll distance.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the problem and achieve the object, the automatic toll collection device of the present invention is configured as follows.
[0007]
(1) The automatic toll collection device of the present invention is an automatic toll collection device that automatically collects tolls on toll roads, reads a toll ticket, and executes toll collection corresponding to the toll distance. Means.
[0008]
(2) The automatic toll collection device of the present invention is an automatic toll collection device that is installed on the roadside of a toll road and allows a driver of a toll vehicle to directly collect tolls. And an operation switching means for activating the operation unit, which is adapted to the height of the driver's seat of the vehicle after determining the type of the vehicle, and reading a toll ticket, and collecting a toll corresponding to the travel distance. And a means for executing.
[0009]
(3) The automatic toll collection device of the present invention is the device described in the above (1) or (2), and further includes a liquid crystal display for displaying the amount and guidance related to the collection of the toll.
[0010]
(4) The automatic toll collection device according to the present invention is the device according to any one of (1) to (3) above, and is a coin-insertion-type coin insertion device which is opened on the front surface by rotating forward with the lower portion as a fulcrum. Has a mouth.
[0011]
(5) The automatic toll collection device of the present invention is the device according to any one of the above (1) to (4), and has a certificate insertion port having a lock mechanism that can be remotely operated on the front surface.
[0012]
(6) The automatic toll collection device of the present invention is the device according to any one of (1) to (5) above, and further includes a transport mechanism for transporting a fake coin to a fake coin return port.
[0013]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0014]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of an automatic toll collection device according to an embodiment of the present invention. This automatic toll collection device is used in a distance toll collection system, and is installed on a lane island in the tollgate at the toll road exit (road side of the exit lane). In this automatic toll collection device, toll collection is performed directly according to the section where the user has traveled by car on the toll road, that is, the toll distance.
[0015]
On the front surface of the housing of the automatic toll collection device 1 shown in FIG. 1, operation units 100 and 100 are provided at an upper stage and a lower stage, respectively. Further, a voice guidance speaker 101 is provided at an upper portion of a front surface of the housing, and a counterfeit return port 102 is provided at a lower portion.
[0016]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the automatic toll collection device 1. In FIG. 2, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the automatic toll collection device 1, a front panel unit 3, an operation panel 4, and a coin dispenser 5 are connected to the control unit 2. The control unit 2 also includes a toll guidance display 6, a pass ticket processing unit 7, a prepaid card processing unit 81, a credit card processing unit 82, a bill processing unit 9, and a receipt issuing machine 10 in the upper part of the housing. The lower price guide display 6, passport processing unit 7, prepaid card processing unit 81, credit card processing unit 82, bill processing unit 9, and receipt issuing machine 10, coin sorter 11, and counterfeit return mechanism 25 It is connected. Further, the control unit 2 includes a host system 12 and a monitoring panel 13 installed in the office of the tollgate, a vehicle type discriminator 14, a vehicle detector 15, and a start controller 16 installed in an exit lane in the tollgate. It is connected. A voice guidance speaker 101 is connected to the front panel unit 3.
[0017]
The automatic toll collection device 1 is installed on a lane island in a tollgate at a toll road exit, and incorporates various devices shown in FIG. The control unit 2 performs overall control of devices in the automatic toll collection device 1 and communication with externally connected devices. The front panel unit 3 is provided inside a door attached to the front of the housing. The front panel unit 3 includes shutters for a pass ticket insertion slot, a credit card insertion slot, a prepaid card insertion slot, a bill insertion slot, and a change payout slot, which are provided in the operation units 1 and 1 on the front surface of the housing, and coin insertion. It controls the mouth, accepts input of a receipt issuing button, and performs voice guidance from the voice guidance speaker 101.
[0018]
The operation panel 4 is provided in the housing, and performs on / off of work by collection staff, monitoring (display) of an abnormal state of each device, reception of input of special processing (model change, discount, etc.) by collection staff, and the like. The coin dispenser 5 is installed on the upper part of the housing. The coin dispensing machine 5 is provided with a hopper for storing reserve money for each denomination (10 yen, 50 yen, 100 yen, 500 yen), and pays out a designated amount as change according to a command from the control unit 2. Or to collect the reserve in the coin vault at the end of the work of the collecting staff. The toll guidance display 6 is provided on the front panel in each of the upper and lower stages, which will be described later, and displays a toll, an inserted amount, a change, a usage guide, and the like.
[0019]
The pass ticket processing units 7 are installed at each of the upper and lower tiers, and read by the user at the tollgate at the entrance of the toll road and the pass ticket inserted from the pass at the pass. The data read by the passport processing unit 7 is notified to the control unit 2. The toll is determined by the control unit 2. When payment by the user is completed, the pass ticket processing unit 7 magnetically records and prints exit data such as a payment method on the pass ticket, and stores the pass ticket.
[0020]
The credit card processing unit 82 is installed in the upper and lower tiers and processes a credit card, an ETC card, and the like inserted from a credit card insertion slot by a user. The prepaid card processing unit 81 is a prepaid card such as a highway card inserted. And notifies the control unit 2 of data read from the card. The control unit 2 performs data consistency confirmation and the like.
[0021]
The banknote processing units 9 are installed in each of the upper and lower stages, identify and count the banknotes inserted by the user from the banknote insertion slot, notify the control unit 2, and store the received banknotes. The bill processing unit 9 has a function of paying out bills as fishing in response to a command from the control unit 2.
[0022]
The receipt issuing machine 10 is installed at each of the upper and lower stages, and has a function of issuing a receipt (print + cut). When a user presses a predetermined button provided on the front panel unit 3 and notifies the control unit 2 from the user that the predetermined button has been pressed, the control unit 2 issues an issuance instruction including the contents of the stamp on the receipt. Notify the issuing machine 10. Receipt issuing machine 10 issues a receipt in response to this notification.
[0023]
The coin sorter 11 performs true / false judgment and counting of coins. The coin sorter 11 starts operation in response to a command from the control unit 2, sends out coins batch-inserted by a user from a coin slot one by one to a discrimination sensor, and performs authenticity discrimination and denomination discrimination. . The coin determined to be counterfeit is returned from the counterfeit return port 102 via the counterfeit return mechanism 25.
[0024]
The host system 12 is installed in the office of the tollgate, and receives received data notified from the automatic toll collection device 1 and transmits setting data necessary for operation of the automatic toll collection device 1. The monitoring panel 13 is installed in the office of the toll booth, and turns on / off the work by the collection staff, monitors (displays) the abnormal state of each unit, and accepts input of special processing (change of vehicle type, discount, etc.) by the collection staff. I do. The monitoring panel 13 also has a monitor that displays an image of a monitoring camera provided on the lane island.
[0025]
The vehicle type determination device 14 is installed on the entrance side of the exit lane in the tollgate, and determines the vehicle type of the vehicle that has entered. The determination result is notified from the vehicle type determination device 14 to the automatic toll collection device 1. The vehicle detector 15 is installed on the start side of the exit lane in the tollgate, detects the started vehicle, and notifies the automatic toll collection device 1. The start controller 16 is installed on the start side of the exit lane in the tollgate, and opens / closes the blocking unit according to a command from the automatic toll collection device 1.
[0026]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a layout of a front panel in each of the operation units 1 and 1 of the automatic toll collection device. The front panel 200 is provided with a bill insertion slot 201 at the center start side and a pass ticket insertion slot 202 at the center entry side. A coin insertion slot 203 is provided below the bill insertion slot 201, and a certificate insertion slot 204 is provided below the passport insertion slot 202. A change payout port 205 is provided on the starting side of the bill insertion slot 201, and a receipt issuing button 206 and a receipt issuing port 207 are provided on the starting side of the coin insertion slot 203. An intercom slave unit 208 and a credit card insertion port 209 are provided on the entrance side of the toll ticket insertion port 202. Above the passport insertion slot 202, there is provided a fee guide display 6 composed of an LCD. A staff calling lever 210 is provided above the credit card insertion slot 209. A staff call lever 211 and a prepaid card insertion slot 212 are provided on the entrance side of the certificate insertion slot 204.
[0027]
The automatic toll collection device configured as described above has a toll ticket processing function of automatically collecting a toll on a toll road in accordance with a user's payment operation, enables reading of a toll ticket, (To section) Toll collection system can be applied to toll roads.
[0028]
FIGS. 4 and 5 are flowcharts showing the operation procedure of the automatic toll collection device. The operation of the automatic toll collection device will be described below with reference to FIGS.
[0029]
When the vehicle enters the exit lane in the tollgate, the vehicle type discrimination device 14 detects the vehicle, determines the vehicle type, and notifies the control unit 2 in step S1. In step S2, the control unit 2 selects the operation unit 1 (upper or lower) that matches the height of the driver's seat of the vehicle based on the notified vehicle type information. Then, the control unit 2 notifies the front panel unit 3 of the selected operation unit 1 of an instruction to open the shutter of the passport insertion slot 202 and the shutters of the card insertion slots 209 and 212. Thereby, under the control of the front panel unit 3, each lamp (not shown) of the passport insertion slot 202 and the card insertion slots 209 and 212 is turned on, and the shutter of the passport insertion slot 202 and the shutters of the card insertion ports 209 and 212 are opened. It is. The control unit 2 operates the operation unit 1 in the upper or lower stage.
[0030]
Next, in step S <b> 3, the control unit 2 notifies the front panel unit 3 to provide a predetermined voice guidance, and notifies the toll guidance display 6 to display a predetermined message. As a result, the voice guidance speaker 101 generates voice guidance “Please insert a pass ticket or ETC card”, and a message to that effect is displayed on the fee guidance display 6.
[0031]
If there is a physical disability discount or a forced outflow discount in step S4, the collection member confirms the discount certificate presented by the user on the exit lane and performs a discount operation on the operation panel 4. Thus, in step S5, the operation panel 4 notifies the control unit 2 that there is a discount. Further, when the user inserts the discount certificate into a certificate box (not shown), the operation of the operation panel 4 or the monitoring panel 13 by the collector is notified to the control unit 2. Then, a command to unlock the door of the certificate insertion slot 204 is notified from the control unit 2 to the front panel unit 3, and the lock of the door of the certificate insertion slot 204 is unlocked by the control of the front panel unit 3. .
[0032]
Next, in step S6, when the user inserts the toll ticket into the toll ticket slot 202, the entrance data (entrance interchange (IC) number, vehicle type, etc.) recorded on the toll ticket is transmitted to the toll ticket processing unit 7 And is notified to the control unit 2. In step S7, the control unit 2 determines the toll of the vehicle based on the toll table transmitted from the host system 12 and stored in advance and the entrance data. In step S8, the control unit 2 collates the vehicle type obtained from the vehicle type determination device 14 in step S1 with the vehicle type in the entrance data obtained from the passport processing unit 7 in step S6.
[0033]
As a result of this collation, if they match in step S9, the process proceeds to step S11. If they do not match, in step S10, the control unit 2 notifies the monitoring panel 13 and the operation panel 4 and accepts the operation of the collection staff. As described above, when the vehicle type recorded in the toll ticket does not match the result of the vehicle type determination, the monitor 13 displays a screen display and a buzzer that prompts the collection staff to confirm the toll ticket. Then, the collection member visually confirms the vehicle type of the vehicle and presses the vehicle type setting button of the monitoring panel 13.
[0034]
Next, in step S11, the control unit 2 notifies the toll guidance display 6 of the toll data and displays the toll and the guidance message, and instructs the front panel unit 3 to generate voice guidance. As a result, the toll and the guidance message are displayed on the toll guidance display 6, and the voice guidance speaker 101 outputs voice guidance such as "The toll is XX yen.
[0035]
Subsequently, in step S12, the control unit 2 instructs the front panel unit 3 to open the coin insertion slot 203, the bill insertion slot 201, the prepaid card insertion slot 212, and the credit card insertion slot 209. Thereby, the coin slot 203 and each of the shutters are opened under the control of the front panel unit 3. Then, the control unit 2 operates the coin sorter 11, and puts the banknote processing unit 9, the prepaid card processing unit 81, and the credit card processing unit 82 into an insertion waiting state.
[0036]
Even during the periods of steps S11 to S12, the same discount processing as in step S5 and the same vehicle type change processing as in step S10 are accepted when necessary. If there is a physical disability discount or a forced outflow discount, the collection member checks the discount certificate presented by the user on the exit lane and performs a discount operation on the operation panel 4. When there is a change in the vehicle type, the collection member visually checks the vehicle type of the vehicle and presses the vehicle type setting button on the monitoring panel 13.
[0037]
When the payment process is performed by the user in step S13, the cash paid out from the coin slot 203 and the bill slot 201 is discriminated by the coin sorter 11 and the bill processing unit 9 in step S14. After that, the counting is performed, and the result is notified to the control unit 2. At this time, the coins are accepted by the coin sorter 11, and the bills are accepted by the bill unit 9, and are temporarily reserved during discrimination / counting. Then, when the input fee ≧ the toll, the control unit 2 recognizes that the reception is confirmed.
[0038]
If the user makes a payment with the prepaid card in step S13, the prepaid card processing unit 81 reads the data of the inserted prepaid card and notifies the control unit 2 in step S15. In response to a command from the control unit 2, the prepaid card processing unit 81 removes the amount data from the prepaid card. The withdrawal of the prepaid card is performed immediately after the card is inserted. For example, even if the balance is less than the toll, the withdrawal is performed immediately. In this case, the user can also accept the double or additional copy by inserting the user.
[0039]
If the user makes a payment using a credit card, an ETC card, or the like in step S13, the credit card processing unit 82 reads the data of the inserted card in step S16. The data is notified to the host system 12 via the control unit 2 and is confirmed. When the host system 12 confirms the receipt of the toll, the card is ejected from the credit card processing unit 82 under the control of the control unit 2.
[0040]
If it is determined in step S13 that the collector needs to take action such as a U-turn, a boat ticket, an emergency car, or unpaid, in step S17, the collector goes to the exit lane and operates the operation panel 4 to start the vehicle. Open 16 and guide the vehicle to the office to perform office processing.
[0041]
Next, when the control unit 2 recognizes that the receipt of the toll is confirmed, the control unit 2 stops the coin sorter 11 in step S18, and inserts the coin in the prepaid card processing unit 81, the credit card processing unit 82, and the bill processing unit 9. Not accept. Then, the control unit 2 instructs the front panel unit 3 to close the shutters of the coin insertion slot 203, the bill insertion slot 201, the prepaid card insertion slot 212, and the credit card insertion slot 209. As a result, coins, bills, and cards become unacceptable. The control unit 2 displays a guidance message on the fee guidance display 6 and instructs the front panel unit 3 to generate voice guidance. As a result, a guidance message is displayed on the fee guidance display 6, and a voice guidance such as “Thank you” is output from the voice guidance speaker 101. Further, when the control unit 2 notifies the start controller 16 of the opening command, the start controller 16 is opened, and the vehicle can be started.
[0042]
If there is fishing in step S19, in step S20, the control unit 2 notifies the coin dispensing machine 5 and the bill processing unit 9 of the number of coins and bills to be paid out and the payout command. In step S21, the control unit 2 instructs the front panel unit 3 to open the shutter of the change payout port 205. As a result, the surplus input money is returned from the change payment outlet 205.
[0043]
In step S22, when the receipt issue button 206 is pressed by the user (ON), the front panel unit 3 notifies the control unit 2 that the receipt issue button 206 is pushed in step S23. In step S24, the control unit 2 notifies the receipt issuing machine 10 of the contents of the stamp and the issuing command. Thus, the receipt issuing machine 10 issues a receipt.
[0044]
Next, in step S25, when the vehicle detector 15 detects the start of the vehicle, the vehicle detector 15 notifies the control unit 2. In step S26, the control unit 2 closes the start controller 16. Then, in step S27, the control unit 2 notifies the coin sorter 11 to store the temporarily held coins in the coin safe. Thereby, cash is delivered.
[0045]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example on the fee guidance display 6 provided on the front panel. FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams showing the layout of the fee guidance display 6. The fee guidance display 6 is composed of a large liquid crystal display, and has a fee display 61 and a message / image display 62. The toll display section 61 displays a toll, an input amount, and change. The charge display section 61 always displays during the duty of the collection staff. The message / image display unit 62 displays a guide message linked to the voice announcement or a diagram for assisting the message or voice.
[0046]
As described above, by providing a large liquid crystal display on the front of the automatic toll collection device that automatically collects tolls on toll roads, tolls, loading fees, change, use guidance characters, and guide maps are displayed. User operability can be improved. In the conventional device, for example, each of the toll display and the toll display is provided with a 7-segment LED fixed at 4 digits, and the use guidance is only voice. There were problems such as inaudibility, lack of consideration for the hearing impaired, and inability to recognize when the guidance was missed after hearing the announcement. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, by using a large-sized liquid crystal display, it is possible to easily cope with a charge change (for example, when the number of digits is increased). Graphics, scroll display, etc. can be supported. When a transflective liquid crystal display is used as the liquid crystal display, visibility can be realized outdoors even in an environment where sunlight or the like enters.
[0047]
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the coin slot 203. The coin slot 203 is provided on the front panel 200 of each of the operation units 100, 100, and rotates around the lower side as a fulcrum. FIG. 7 shows a state where the coin slot 203 is rotated forward and opened.
[0048]
8 and 9 are side views showing the configuration of the coin slot 203. FIG. 8 shows a state in which the coin inlet 203 is closed, and FIG. 9 shows a state in which the coin inlet 203 is open. A hopper 31 for collecting coins is mounted in the housing 301 of the automatic toll collection device 1 so as to be rotatable about a shaft 32. A lid 33 is attached to the hopper 31 for collecting coins, and the lid 33 is arranged outside the housing 301. The hopper 31 is provided with a limit switch 34. The limit switch 34 detects the rotation state of the hopper 31. A flapper 35 is rotatably supported at the lower end of the hopper 31. The tip of the flapper 35 is held in an opening at the upper end of the throwing chute 302 provided in the housing 301.
[0049]
When the controller 2 instructs the front panel unit 3 to open the coin slot 203 with the coin slot 203 closed as shown in FIG. 8, the front panel unit 3 drives a motor (not shown). When the motor rotates the shaft 32 in the forward direction, the hopper 31 rotates, and the lid 33 is pushed forward and downward. Then, when the limit switch 34 detects the open state of the hopper 31, the control unit 2 stops the motor. As a result, the coin slot 203 is opened as shown in FIG. During the operation of the hopper 31, the tip of the flapper 35 is held at the upper end of the throwing chute 302, and rotates in accordance with the rotation of the lower end of the hopper 31.
[0050]
In this state, when the user inserts coins into the hopper 31, the coins slide down from the hopper 31 to the insertion chute 302 via the flapper 35, follow the insertion chute 302 and reach the coin sorter 11.
[0051]
When the controller 2 instructs the front panel unit 3 to close the coin slot 203 with the coin slot 203 opened as shown in FIG. 9, the front panel unit 3 drives a motor (not shown). When the motor rotates the shaft 32 in the opposite direction, the hopper 31 rotates, and the lid 33 is returned upward and backward. Then, when the limit switch 34 detects the closed state of the hopper 31, the control unit 2 stops the motor. As a result, the coin slot 203 is closed as shown in FIG. During the operation of the hopper 31, the tip of the flapper 35 is held at the upper end of the throwing chute 302, and rotates in accordance with the rotation of the lower end of the hopper 31.
[0052]
As described above, by providing a lump-in type coin insertion slot which is rotated forward with the lower side as a fulcrum and opened in front of an automatic toll collection device for automatically collecting tolls on toll roads, Visibility and operability are improved.
[0053]
In addition, in the conventional apparatus, a large basket type inlet is used. In this case, since the input port is large, if it is installed in front of the apparatus, it may protrude to the user side (exceeds the construction limit), and if it is arranged on the side, it is difficult for a user who stops in front of the apparatus to notice it. There is.
[0054]
In addition, when the conventional device is provided with an opening at the front to serve as a coin slot, the coin slot can be set near the center of the device where the user stops, but the coin slot is always open, and the user can pass the ticket. There is also a possibility of insertion, and since it does not come out from the front, the operability is also inferior to this embodiment.
[0055]
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the coin slot is opened only at a timing when the user can insert coins, so that it is possible to prevent the user from accidentally inserting a pass ticket or the like. Furthermore, since the coin slot is normally closed, entry of dust and the like into the apparatus can be prevented. Further, by providing a movable connection portion between the hopper 31 and the chute portion, even when coins are inserted while the hopper 31 is rotating, the coin can be reliably received.
[0056]
FIGS. 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the configuration of the certificate insertion slot 204, where FIG. 10A is a front view and FIG. 10B is a side view. The certificate insertion slot 204 is provided on the front panel 200 of each of the operation units 100 and 100, and has a lock mechanism that can be remotely operated. A door 41 is rotatably mounted on the front panel 200 by a hinge part 42. The door 41 is provided with a projection member 43. Further, a lock mechanism 44 is provided inside the front panel 200. The lock mechanism 44 includes a solenoid 441 and a pin 442, and is controlled by the front panel unit 3.
[0057]
As shown in FIG. 10B, when the certificate insertion port 204 is closed, the solenoid 441 of the lock mechanism 44 causes the pin 442 to protrude by an internal spring. Since the projection member 43 is locked by the pin 442, the door 41 cannot be pushed open inside the front panel 200. When the control unit 2 instructs the front panel unit 3 to open the certificate insertion slot 204, the front panel unit 3 releases the lock mechanism. As a result, the solenoid 441 is excited, the pin 442 is retracted, and the door 41 can be pushed open inside the front panel 200.
[0058]
As described above, the front of the automatic toll collection device that automatically collects tolls on toll roads is equipped with a certificate insertion slot provided with a lock mechanism that can be remotely operated, so that users can purchase toll tickets and cash. Can be prevented from being erroneously inserted. The remote control means that the lock mechanism is unlocked by operating the monitoring panel installed in the tollgate office remote from the automatic toll collection device (lane) or the operation panel installed in the automatic toll collection device. Refers to performing an operation.
[0059]
Conventionally, a certificate (a discount certificate for a usage fee, etc.) could always be inserted into the flapper type certificate insertion slot. When the certificate was inserted, the switch detected that the flapper was pushed open, a notification was given to the monitoring panel, and the collection staff was performing a discount process. In this case, even if the receiver checks the certificate box in the toll collection device to check whether the certificate of the user is fraudulent, the inserted certificate is It cannot be determined whether the user belongs.
[0060]
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the collection member confirms whether or not the certificate of the user is improper, the user receives the certificate by hand without unlocking the lock mechanism and forcing the user to insert the certificate. , It becomes possible to confirm. In other words, there is a problem that the certificate is mixed and stored in the certificate box when the certificate is always accepted as in the past, the certificate inserted by the user cannot be specified, and the presence or absence of fraud cannot be confirmed. Can be prevented.
[0061]
FIG. 11 is a side view illustrating the configuration of the counterfeit return mechanism 25. The counterfeit return mechanism 25 is located near the counterfeit return port 102 at the bottom inside the housing 301 and includes a coin transport mechanism. In this coin transport mechanism, a belt 53 is stretched over two rotatable rotating members 51 and 52. One rotating member 51 is located on the depth side of the housing 301, and a rotating shaft 54 of a motor (not shown) is mounted at the center thereof. Half of the other rotating member 52 is located in the counterfeit return port 102.
[0062]
Above the belt 53, a coin insertion hopper 55 that communicates with the coin sorter 11 is disposed, and the coin insertion hopper 55 covers a jump-out prevention cover 56. Above the belt 53 near the fake coin return port 102, a triangular prism-shaped coin standing preventing member 57 is provided with its apex facing the depth side of the housing 301. Further, a stop detection sensor 58 is provided near the other rotating member 52. Further, a finger jam prevention cover 59 for the user is provided in the counterfeit return port 102 so as to cover the end of the belt 53.
[0063]
When the motor is driven by the control of the control unit 2, the rotating shaft 54 rotates and the rotating member 51 rotates. Then, the belt 53 rotates toward the counterfeit return port 102 along with the rotation of the rotating members 51 and 52. The coin 50 discriminated as a counterfeit coin by the coin sorter 11 is dropped onto a belt 53 from a coin insertion hopper 55. At this time, the jump-out prevention cover 56 prevents the coin from jumping upward from the coin insertion hopper 55. The coin 50 is conveyed by the belt 53 in a substantially horizontal direction toward the counterfeit return port 102. The coin standing on the belt 53 is defeated by colliding with the coin standing preventing member 57. Each coin 50 that has fallen on the belt 53 in this manner is dropped into the counterfeit return port 102 from the end of the belt 53.
[0064]
The stop detection sensor 58 detects the rotation state of the rotating member 52, and notifies the control unit 2 when the rotation of the rotating member 52 stops due to a jam of coins. In this case, the control unit 2 stops the motor. The finger stuffing prevention cover 59 prevents the finger from coming into contact with the belt 53 or the like when the user takes out the coin in the fake coin return slot 102.
[0065]
As described above, by providing a coin transport mechanism that transports coins in a substantially horizontal direction to the fake coin return mechanism of the automatic toll collection device that automatically collects tolls on toll roads, The height difference from the exit to the counterfeit money return port on the front of the automatic toll collection device can be reduced.
[0066]
Conventionally, a chute having an inclination is provided from a counterfeit coin outlet of a coin sorter to a counterfeit coin return port in front of the automatic toll collection device, and the counterfeit coin is slid in the chute. In this case, the chute needs an angle for the coin to slide down by its own weight, and therefore, there are great design restrictions on the installation position of the coin sorter and the height of the coin slot.
[0067]
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the position of the coin slot can be lowered, and the operability of the user while riding in the vehicle is improved.
[0068]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be appropriately modified and implemented without changing the gist.
[0069]
【The invention's effect】
According to the automatic toll collection device of the present invention, it is possible to automatically collect tolls corresponding to the toll distance.
[0070]
ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to the toll collection apparatus of this invention, a toll, a toll, change, a use guidance character, and a guide map are displayed, and operability of a user can be improved.
[0071]
According to the automatic toll collection device of the present invention, the visibility and operability of the user with respect to the coin slot are improved.
[0072]
According to the automatic toll collection device of the present invention, it is possible to prevent a user from accidentally inserting a pass ticket, cash or the like into the certificate insertion slot.
[0073]
ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to the automatic toll collection apparatus of this invention, the position of a coin slot can be lowered, and the operability of the user in a vehicle is improved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of an automatic toll collection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an automatic toll collection device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a layout of a front panel in each operation unit of the automatic toll collection device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the automatic toll collection device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the automatic toll collection device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example on a fee guidance display according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a coin slot according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a side view showing a configuration of a coin slot according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a side view showing a configuration of a coin slot according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration of a certificate insertion slot according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a side view showing a configuration of a counterfeit return mechanism according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Automatic toll collection device
2 ... Control unit
3. Front panel unit
4. Operation panel
5. Coin dispenser
6 ... Fee information display
7 ... Passport processing unit
81 ... Prepaid card processing unit
82 ... Credit card processing unit
9 ... Bill processing unit
10 ... Receipt issuing machine
11 ... Coin sorter
12: Host system
13 ... Monitor panel
14 ... Vehicle type identification device
15 ... Vehicle detector
16 Start control machine
25: Counterfeit return mechanism
31… Hopper
32 ... axis
33 ... Lid
34 ... Limit switch
35 ... Flapper
41 ... door
42 ... Hinges
43 ... Protrusion member
44… Lock mechanism
441: Solenoid
442 ... pin
51, 52 ... rotating member
53 ... belt
54 ... Rotary axis
55 ... Coin input hopper
56 ... Jump-out prevention cover
57 ... Coin standing prevention member
58 ... Stop detection sensor
59 ... Finger stuffing prevention cover
61 ... Charge display section
62 Message / image display section
100 ... operation unit
101 ... voice guidance speaker
102 ... Counterfeit return
200 ... Front panel
201: bill insertion slot
202: Passport insertion slot
203: coin slot
204: Certificate insertion slot
205… Change payment exit
206 ... Receipt issue button
207 ... Receipt issuing port
208 ... Intercom slave unit
209 ... Credit card slot
210 ... staff calling lever
211 ... staff calling lever
212 ... Prepaid card insertion slot
301 ... housing
302 ... throwing chute

Claims (6)

An automatic toll collection device that automatically collects tolls on toll roads,
An automatic toll collection device comprising means for reading a toll ticket and collecting a toll corresponding to a toll distance. It is an automatic toll collection device that is installed on the road side of the toll road and allows the driver of the passing vehicle to directly collect tolls,
A plurality of operation units provided in an upper stage and a lower stage,
After the vehicle type of the vehicle is determined, an operation switching unit that activates one of the upper and lower operation units that match the height of the driver's seat of the vehicle,
Means for reading a toll ticket and collecting tolls corresponding to the toll distance;
An automatic toll collection device comprising: The automatic toll collection device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a liquid crystal display (LCD) for displaying an amount and guidance related to the collection of the toll. The automatic toll collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a coin insertion slot of a batch insertion type is provided on a front surface of the coin, which is rotated forward with the lower portion as a fulcrum. The automatic toll collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a certificate insertion slot having a remotely operable lock mechanism on a front surface. The automatic toll collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a transport mechanism configured to transport a fake coin to the fake return port.

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