EP0106109B1 — Apparatus for transferring and storing bank notes…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 398 words

An apparatus for the transport and the storage of bank notes (3) in a stacking container (1) for automatic paying-in devices, the apparatus being arranged at the exit point of a bank note checking device (2), and in cooperation with the checking device (2) accepting the bank note (3), checked for authenticity, at the exit point, using a transport device (7) comprising transport belts (9, 20) and driven by a drive motor (26), which is started for a first phase of operation by a signal produced by a preceding positive authenticity check, in which case the drive motor (26) engages with drivable means to transport and deposit the bank note (3), characterized in that each bank note (3) is moved automatically through the transport device (7) to a ready to operate position in front of the opening of a stacking device (41), in that a switch (43) is provided which in this position produces a signal with which a simple electronic control circuit (42) is activated, in that in a thus releasable second phase of operation of the drive motor (26) in the opposite direction of rotation, the bank note (3) moves out of the engagement area of the transport belts (9, 20) through the movement of a piston (62) of the stacking device (41), drivable vertical to the plane of the direction of operation of the transport device (7), and is deposited in a stacking cassette (71), the stacking device (41) being switched off to the home position when the drivable means return, in that the transport device (7) and the stacking device (41) are driven by a common drive motor (26) for the transport and deposit of the bank note (3), in such a way that two gear arms (27, 49) are provided, one gear arm (27) in connection with the transport device (7) and a further gear arm (49) in connection with the stacking device (41); the gear arms being constantly engaged with the common drive motor (26), in that free-wheel elements (28, 50) are arranged between the common drive motor (26) on the one hand and the transport device (7) and the stacking device (41) on the other hand and connect in the manner of a gear the common drive motor (26), controllable in an alternate direction of rotation, chronologically after one another, to the transport device (7) and/or to the stacking device (41).

Claim 2

Independent Claim 398 words

An apparatus for the transport and the storage of bank notes (3) in a stacking container (1) for automatic paying-in devices, the apparatus being arranged at the exit point of a bank note checking device (2), and in cooperation with the checking device (2) accepting the bank note (3), checked for authenticity, at the exit point, using a transport device (7) comprising transport belts (9, 20) and driven by a drive motor (26), which is started for a first phase of operation by a signal produced by a preceding positive authenticity check, in which case the drive motor (26) engages with drivable means to transport and deposit the bank note (3), characterized in that each bank note (3) is moved automatically through the transport device (7) to a ready to operate position in front of the opening of a stacking device (41), in that a switch (43) is provided which in this position produces a signal with which a simple electronic control circuit (42) is activated, in that in a thus releasable second phase of operation of the drive motor (26) in the opposite direction of rotation, the bank note (3) moves out of the engagement area of the transport belts (9, 20) through the movement of a piston (62) of the stacking device (41), drivable vertical to the plane of the direction of operation of the transport device (7), and is deposited in a stacking cassette (71), the stacking device (41) being switched off to the home position when the drivable means return, in that the transport device (7) and the stacking device (41) are driven by a common drive motor (26) for the transport and deposit of the bank note (3), in such a way that two gear arms (27, 49) are provided, one gear arm (27) in connection with the transport device (7) and a further gear arm (49) in connection with the stacking device (41); the gear arms being constantly engaged with the common drive motor (26), in that free-wheel elements (28, 50) are arranged between the common drive motor (26) on the one hand and the transport device (7) and the stacking device (41) on the other hand and connect in the manner of a gear the common drive motor (26), controllable in an alternate direction of rotation, chronologically after one another, to the transport device (7) and/or to the stacking device (41).

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 39 words

Device in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that the transport device (7) comprises several round belts (9, 20) substantially moved in a vertical direction, which compulsorily guide a bank note (3) to a vertical stacking position after acceptance.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 43 words

Device in accordance with claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the vertically moved round belts (9, 20) are arranged in pairs to the side of the piston (62) which may move horizontally in the stacking direction between the round belts (9, 20).

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 91 words

Device in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that at the entry point of the transport device (7) a swivellable, two-arm lever (46) is arranged having a feeler arm (47) dipping into the path of movement of a bank note (3) emerging from the bank note checking device (2) and, where necessary via a second arm (48) and the switch (43), releasing a detection signal with which the motor (26) is controllable for the transport operation from the acceptance of a bank note (3) to the reaching of the stackable position.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 68 words

Device in accordance with claims 1 to 4, characterized in that provision is made at the entry point to the transport device (7) for several counter rollers (18, 18/1) which with the round belts (9, 20) produce a friction to such an extent that a taking up and restricted guiding of a bank note (3) inserted between counter rollers (18, 18/1) and round belts (9, 20) is guaranteed.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 87 words

Device in accordance with claims 1 and 4, characterized in that the switch (43) detects a stackable position of a bank note (3) and sets a signal, with which by resetting a first flip flop (99) of the control circuit (42) the drive motor (26) is stopped, and via the output (Q) of the first flip flop (99) a second flip flop (100) is set to such an extent that the drive motor (26) is started in the opposite direction of rotation to execute a stacking procedure.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 52 words

Device in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that for the monitoring of the stacking device (41) provision is made for a forked light barrier (67) which, on the return of the piston (62) to the normal position, sets a signal with which the control circuit (42) is set to starting condition.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 65 words

Device in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that a stacking box (71) is designed as a drawer withdrawable on the front side and is guided in horizontally arranged rails (87, 88) under the checking device (2) and by means of a loading opening (89) in the direction of the stacking function may be adjusted to the stacking device (41) arranged fixed to the frame.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 49 words

Device in accordance with claim 8, characterized in that the stacking box (71) is open to the top to such an extent that a stack of bank notes (3) deposited in the drawer may be removed in a bundle from above only when the stacking box (71) is withdrawn.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 44 words

Device in accordance with claims 1, 8 and 9, characterized in that in a front plate (90) of the stacking box (71) provision is made for a lock (91) with which the stacking box (71) may be locked in a ready to operate position.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 71 words

Device in accordance with claims 1 and 8, characterized in that on the stacking box (71) is arranged a swivellable lever (92) which, as a result of the growth of the bank note bundle in the stacking space, at maximum loading capacity activates a switch (93), which via the control circuit (42) releases a signal that inhibits further acceptance of a bank note (3) by the bank note checking device (2).

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 103 words

Device in accordance with claim 11, characterized in that the lever (92) via an extended tab (97) activates a second switch (94) and thus signals a ready to operate position of the stacking box (71) via the control circuit (42) on the one hand, and on the other hand when the stacking box (71) is withdrawn from this position directly releases a further signal which effects an inhibiting of the acceptance of bank notes (3) in the bank note checking device (2) and permits the deposited amount of bank notes (3) in the stacking box (71) to be read out of a memory.

Apparatus for transferring and storing bank notes in a stacker of a vending machine

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