US4728090A
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Banknote distributing and dispensing machine
Assignee: Laurel Bank Machine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1986-07-01
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Granted: 1988-03-01
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Expires: 2006-07-01
Abstract
Abstract Two dispensing port mechanisms are arranged in parallel in a banknote distributing and dispensing machine. A distributing mechanism is provided to be selectively arranged at either one of two dispensing port mechanisms. A transmission mechanism is provided to transmit the movement of conveyor belts in the distributing mechanism to the conveyor belts of the selected dispensing port mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshihiko Oota
- 👤 Yutaka Arai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H29/00; B65H29/58; G; G07; G07D; G07D11/00; G07D11/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A banknote distributing and dispensing machine, wherein banknotes are selectively dispensed through one of dispensing ports, said banknote distributing and dispensing machine comprising: a plurality of dispensing port mechanisms arranged adjacent to each other; a dispensing port provided in each of said dispensing port mechanisms; a dispensing machine body for dispensing banknotes; a distributing mechanism movably mounted between said dispensing port mechanisms and said dispensing machine body for receiving banknotes from said dispensing machine body and transferring the banknotes to one of said dispensing port mechanisms, said distributing mechanism being movable from one position where said distributing mechanism is in alignment with one of said dispensing port mechanisms to another position where said distributing mechanism is in alignment with another of said dispensing port mechanisms; first conveyor belt means disposed within said distributing mechanism for conveying the banknotes received from said dispensing machine body toward one of said dispensing port mechanisms; second conveyor belt means disposed within each of said dispensing port mechanisms for conveying the banknotes received from said first conveyor belt means to its respective dispensing port; and transmission means for selectively transmitting movement of said first conveyor belt means to said second conveyor belt means of said dispensing port mechanisms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A banknote distributing and dispensing machine, wherein banknotes are selectively dispensed through one of dispensing ports, said banknote distributing and dispensing machine comprising: a plurality of dispensing port mechanisms arranged adjacent to each other; a dispensing port provided in each of said dispensing port mechanisms; a dispensing machine body for dispensing banknotes; a distributing mechanism movably mounted between said dispensing port mechanisms and said dispensing machine body for receiving banknotes from said dispensing machine body and transferring the banknotes to one of said dispensing port mechanisms, said distributing mechanism being movable from one position where said distributing mechanism is in alignment with one of said dispensing port mechanisms to another position where said distributing mechanism is in alignment with another of said dispensing port mechanisms; first conveyor belt means disposed within said distributing mechanism for conveying the banknotes received from said dispensing machine body toward one of said dispensing port mechanisms; second conveyor belt means disposed within each of said dispensing port mechanisms for conveying the banknotes received from said first conveyor belt means to its respective dispensing port; and transmission means for selectively transmitting movement of said first conveyor belt means to said second conveyor belt means of said dispensing port mechanisms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
145 words
A machine according to claim 1, wherein said transmission means includes a first group of timing pulleys provided in said distributing mechanism, at least one of said first group of timing pulleys being operatively connected to said first conveyor belt means to drive said first group of timing pulleys synchronous with said first conveyor belt means, a second group of timing pulleys provided in each of said dispensing port mechanisms, at least one of said second group of timing pulleys being operatively connected to said second conveyor belt means to drive said second group of timing pulleys synchronous with said second conveyor belt means, and a coupling arm rotatably mounted in said distributing mechanism and supporting at least one of said first group of timing pulleys for selectively transmitting the movement of said first group of timing pulleys to said second group of timing pulleys.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A machine according to claim 2, wherein said coupling arm is driven by a cam and a cam follower.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-03-01 | 1991-08-31 | 1992-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-01 | 1995-08-31 | 1996-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-01 | 1999-08-31 | 2000-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |