Valuable ticket box

Abstract

The invention relates to a voucher box (10) having a first receiving compartment (44) for receiving vouchers and at least one second receiving compartment (46) for receiving vouchers. The voucher box also comprises a switching unit (48) for selectively conveying vouchers to the first receiving compartment (44) or the second receiving compartment (46). The switching unit (48) comprises a switching element (50), a section (52) of which defines one side of the first receiving compartment (44).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a note of pecuniary value cassette having a first receiving compartment for receiving notes of pecuniary value and at least one second receiving compartment for receiving notes of pecuniary value, the note of pecuniary value cassette comprising a switching unit for selectively conveying notes of pecuniary value into the first or second receiving compartment. Background Art

[0002] The present invention is used in particular in conjunction with an automatic teller machine, into which valuable notes, preferably banknotes, are deposited and / or from which valuable notes are withdrawn. An automatic teller machine usually comprises a first valuable note box in which valuable notes are stored, which are provided in an output compartment for payment to an operator but are not withdrawn by the operator. In addition, known automatic teller machines have a second valuable note box for accommodating valuable notes suspected of counterfeiting and a third valuable note box for accommodating rejected valuable notes. In addition, a valuable note box with three separate accommodating compartments is known from document DE 10 2009017220 A1.

[0003] A kind of alternative feasible scheme for storing rejected, suspected forgery and not taken out valuable notes is to store not only rejected and suspected forgery valuable notes but also untaken valuable notes in a valuable note box with only one receiving compartment. Its disadvantage is that when the box is emptied by the money transport company, the valuable notes must be classified as rejected, suspected forgery and not taken out valuable notes by the money transport company. This is associated with significant additional costs. In addition, it may not be possible or very difficult to classify valuable notes.

[0004] From document DE 20 2007 018 498 U1 an automatic teller machine for dispensing bank notes is known, which has at least one bank note magazine, a removal and separation device, an output tray and a device in the form of a roller magazine for accommodating undispensed bank notes. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to specify a note of pecuniary value box which has a compact design and in which notes of pecuniary value can be stacked separately from one another.

[0006] This object is achieved by a device having the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

[0007] The valuable bill box includes two storage compartments, which enables different valuable bills, in particular valuable bills belonging to different valuable bill categories, to be stored separately from each other in space. The valuable bills can be simply and selectively transported to the first or second storage compartment by the switch unit. By making at least one side of the first storage compartment limited by a section of the switch element, the compact and space-saving structure of the valuable bill box is possible. The valuable bill box can be inserted into a device for operating valuable bills and can be taken out from the device. The device for operating valuable bills is in particular an automatic teller machine, an automatic cash register system or an automatic insurance cash register (Tressorkasse). The valuable bills to be accommodated in the first storage compartment in the valuable bill box are in particular valuable bills not taken out from the output compartment of the device for operating valuable bills, i.e. valuable bills of the first valuable bill category. The valuable bills to be accommodated in the second storage compartment in the valuable bill box are in particular suspected forgery and forged valuable bills, i.e. valuable bills of the second valuable bill category.

[0008] It is particularly advantageous if a section of the switch element serves as a partition element between the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment. In particular, a section of the switch element can serve as a boundary wall of the first storage compartment and simultaneously as a boundary wall of the second storage compartment. This allows a simple and compact structure of the voucher box.

[0009] Furthermore, it is advantageous if the switch element is arranged in a first position in a first switch position for conveying notes of value supplied to the note-of-value box into a first receiving compartment, and in a second switch position for conveying notes of value supplied to the note-of-value box into a second receiving compartment. As a result, notes of value can be conveyed, in particular, through a single conveying gap of the note-of-value box and then conveyed to a specific receiving compartment by means of the switch element by corresponding actuation of the switch element via a drive unit which is preferably arranged outside the note-of-value box.

[0010] It is advantageous that the first storage compartment is smaller in the second position of the switching element than in the first position of the switching element. In particular, a free conveying area can be generated for conveying another note of value to the second storage compartment. In addition, the stack of notes of value accommodated in the first storage compartment can be compressed, so that when the switching element is subsequently reset to the first position, a conveying area can be provided in the first storage compartment, into which another note of value can be transported, even when there is a stack of notes of value in the first storage compartment. This prevents a jam of notes of value. In addition, when already used, in particular bent or corrugated notes of value are stored in the first storage compartment, the storage capacity of the first storage compartment can also be fully utilized.

[0011] It is particularly advantageous if, when the voucher box is positioned as specified, the vouchers are accommodated in the device for handling the vouchers at least lying flat in the first receiving compartment. In this case, the first voucher fed to the first receiving compartment can lie with its front side or its back side on the switch element. In particular, the voucher lies with its front side or its back side on a section of the switch element which serves as a separating element between the first receiving compartment and the second receiving compartment.

[0012] It is also advantageous if the switch assembly is designed and arranged in such a way that the stack of notes of value arranged in the first storage compartment is compressible, i.e. squeezeable, at least in the conveying area for conveying a further note of value to the stack of notes of value or for conveying a note of value into the first storage compartment when the switch element is moved from the second position to the first position. This ensures that a plurality of notes of value can actually be accommodated in the first storage compartment, for which the first storage compartment is already designed. In particular, notes of value that are bent, corrugated or deformed in other ways can be compressed, so that the height of the stack of notes of value is reduced and at least one conveying gap for conveying further notes of value can be created.

[0013] It is particularly advantageous if the first storage compartment is arranged above the second storage compartment when the voucher box is arranged for intended use in a device for handling vouchers. Thus, an orderly stack of vouchers can be arranged on the upper side of the switch element or on the upper side of the partition element.

[0014] It is also advantageous that the notes of value conveyed to the second storage compartment by the switch unit fall into the second storage compartment in a disorderly manner. Thus, no further elements for producing a stack of notes of value need to be provided in the note of value box, thereby enabling a compact and cost-effective structure of the note of value box.

[0015] It is also advantageous if the switch unit has a switch lever which includes at least one engagement element which projects outward through the housing of the note-of-value box or can be actuated from the outside. As a result, it is not necessary to provide a drive unit for actuating the switch unit in the note-of-value box itself. As a result, on the one hand, costs for manufacturing the note-of-value box can be saved, and on the other hand, the weight of the note-of-value box can be reduced compared to a box with an integrated drive unit for driving the switch unit.

[0016] It is particularly advantageous if the switch unit comprises an elastically deformable element which exerts a force on the switch element in such a way that the switch element is moved into the second position or remains in the second position. Such an elastically deformable element can be, in particular, a tension spring, a compression spring or an elastomer block. This ensures that when the note-of-value box is removed from the device for handling notes of value, the switch element is reliably arranged in the second position so that, in particular when the note-of-value box has been removed from the device for storing notes of value, the note-of-value box can be transported through the transport gap of the note-of-value box into the second receiving compartment.

[0017] It is particularly advantageous if the switch element is arranged to be pivotable about an axis of rotation. The axis of rotation preferably extends in the middle third of the partition element. This makes it easy to pivot the partition element or the entire switch element.

[0018] It is also advantageous if the voucher box comprises at least one wing wheel rotatable about an axis of rotation, which has at least one elastically deformable wing element for conveying the vouchers fed to the voucher box into the first and / or second receiving compartment. This makes it possible to easily move the vouchers within the voucher box. The wing element can in particular contact the edge of the voucher and then push the voucher into the corresponding receiving compartment.

[0019] It is also advantageous if the voucher box has at least one drive roller rotatable about an axis of rotation and drivable from the outside and a pressure roller preferably situated opposite the drive roller. It is particularly advantageous if the drive roller and the wing wheel are arranged in a rotationally fixed manner on an axle drivable from the outside. This allows a simple and compact design and a simple drive of the wing wheel and the drive roller. The vouchers can thus be transported simply and reliably to the corresponding storage compartment at the corresponding switching position of the switching element.

[0020] A second aspect of the invention relates to an assembly having a device for operating a voucher cassette and a voucher cassette according to claim 1 or according to one of the above-mentioned developments, wherein the device comprises a drive unit for driving a switch assembly and / or a sensor unit for detecting the position of a switch lever and / or a drive unit for driving a wing wheel and / or a drive roller for transporting the vouchers inside the cassette. This makes it possible to achieve simple and reliable operation of the device having the voucher cassette. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Additional features and advantages are apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0022] It shows:

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic perspective front view of a flat-lying note-of-value cassette is shown;

[0024] Figure 2 Shown according to Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of a flat-lying value-note box as seen from behind;

[0025] Figure 3 Shown according to Figure 1 and 2 A schematic perspective view of a value note box in an upright position;

[0026] Figure 4 Shown through the Figures 1 to 3 A schematic diagram of a longitudinal section of a value note box of , wherein the switch element is arranged in a first position;

[0027] Figure 5 Shown through the Figures 1 to 4 A schematic diagram of a longitudinal section of a note-of-value cassette of , wherein the switch element is arranged in a second position; and

[0028] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a further longitudinal section through a note-of-value cassette is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Figure 1 A schematic perspective view from the front of a flat-lying note box 10 is shown. The note box 10 can be transported in this flat position in particular. In an apparatus for handling notes of value, such as an automatic teller machine, the note box 10 is inserted upright, as shown below in conjunction with Figure 3 As further elaborated.

[0030] The valuable note box 10 has a total of six side walls 12 to 22, wherein the side wall 20 is configured as a pivotable cover, which can be closed by means of a mechanical lock 24 in the closed position shown, so that unauthorized personnel cannot access the storage compartment present in the box 10 inside. In order to carry the valuable note box 10 by personnel, a handle 26 that can be folded out from the gap in the side 12 is provided, by means of which the valuable note box 10 can be simply carried and the valuable note box can be simply loaded into or taken out from the device for operating the valuable note. The device for operating the valuable note can especially be an automatic teller machine, which is configured as a pure teller machine or a recycling machine, and banknotes can be deposited in these automatic teller machines and can be taken out again. In addition, the device for operating the valuable note can also be an automatic insurance cash register or an automatic cash register system.

[0031] Figure 2 Shown according to Figure 1Schematic perspective view of a horizontally disposed note box 10 from behind. A recess 32 is provided in the side wall 18 of the note box 10, in which there are two openings 34, 36, into which engagement elements 28, 30 of a switch lever (not shown) extend through the wall of the side wall 18, so that the engagement elements 28, 30 can be changed in their orientation when the note box 10 is inserted into a device for operating the note box, in order to cause a change in the switch position of a switch arranged inside the note box 10, as will be described below in conjunction with Figures 4 to 6 As will be elaborated in detail.

[0032] Figure 3 Shown according to Figure 1 and 2 Schematic perspective view of a box for notes of value in an upright position. In this upright position, the box for notes of value 10 is inserted into a device for handling notes of value. A conveying gap 38 for conveying notes of value into the box for notes of value 10 is provided in the upper third of the side wall 22. Inside the box 10, a drive element is provided, which is used to convey the notes of value conveyed into the box for notes of value 10 through the gap 38 to a receiving compartment provided for a specific note of value. The drive element comprises, in particular, a drive roller and a pressure roller as well as a wing wheel with elastically deformable wing-shaped elements. The drive roller and the wing wheel are arranged in a rotationally fixed manner. Figure 3 28, which can be driven via a gear 42 which can be accessed via an opening 40 in the side wall 22. The shaft can thus be driven by means of a drive unit arranged outside the note-of-value cassette 10 via the gear 42. In the same way, the drive unit for pivoting the switch lever via the engagement elements 30, 28 in the device for handling notes of value can be arranged outside the note-of-value cassette 10.

[0033] Figure 4The schematic diagram of a longitudinal section of a section of a voucher box 10 is shown. The voucher box 10 comprises a first receiving compartment 44 and a second receiving compartment 46. The voucher box 10 comprises a switch unit 48 having a switch element 50, which comprises a section serving as a separating element 52 and a switch finger 54 for selectively conveying a voucher conveyed through a conveying gap 38 of the voucher box 10 into the first receiving compartment 44 or into the second receiving compartment 46. When a wing wheel 62 arranged in a rotationally fixed manner on a shaft 66 rotates, the wings 56, 58, 60 of the wing wheel 62 are guided through between the switch fingers 54. The voucher box 10 comprises a plurality of wing wheels 62 arranged side by side at a distance from one another on a shaft 66, and a plurality of drive rollers 64, which are each arranged in a rotationally fixed manner on the shaft 66 next to the wing wheel 62. Arranged opposite the drive roller 64 are spring-loaded, freely rotatable pressure rollers 65, between which the notes of value conveyed through the conveying gap 38 are transported, depending on the position of the switching element 50, into the first receiving compartment 44 or the second receiving compartment 46. Figure 4 , the switching element 50 is shown in a second switching position, in which the transported notes of pecuniary value are conveyed into the second receiving compartment 46 .

[0034] The wings 56 to 60 of the wing wheel 62 are elastically deformable and contact the notes of value in addition to the drive roller 64 and the pressure roller 65, so as to reliably transport the notes of value to the corresponding storage compartments 44, 46. In the storage compartment 44, the notes of value are stacked flat on the front or back side thereof on the section 52. A guide and pressure element 68 is provided, which is pivotally supported about the rotation axis 70 and exerts a pressure force on the stack of notes of value arranged in the first storage compartment 44 due to its own weight. Due to the arc shape of the pressure element 68, a conveying gap is generated in the conveying area directly after passing the switch finger 54, into which other notes of value to be conveyed can be conveyed and can be pushed under the pressure element 68. With the help of the wings 56 to 60 of the wing wheel 62, the notes of value are then pushed into the first storage compartment 44 up to the boundary wall 72.

[0035] In the switch unit 48 Figure 4 In the second switching position shown, the notes of pecuniary value conveyed through the conveying gap 38 are introduced into the second receiving compartment 46 , wherein the notes of pecuniary value fall into the receiving compartment 46 in a disorderly manner.

[0036] Figure 5 Shown through the Figure 41 is another schematic illustration of a longitudinal section of a note-of-value cassette 10, wherein the switch element 50 of the switch unit 48 is in a second switch position, in which the switch finger 54 is arranged such that the notes of value conveyed to the note-of-value cassette 10 via the conveying gap 38 enter the first receiving compartment 44. The entire switch element 50 is rotated about the rotation axis 74 by a switch rod (not shown) from one side to the other side. Figure 4 The first position is pivoted to the Figure 5 's second position.

[0037] An elastically deformable element, in particular a spring, is provided in order to bring the switch element 50 into the position in which no force is exerted on the engagement elements 30, 28 by a drive unit arranged outside the cassette 10 in the device for handling notes of value. Figure 4 38 or into the first switching position. The drive roller 64 and / or the pressure roller 68 are made of conductive plastic and are preferably contacted by conductive brushes for dissipating the charge. This prevents electrostatic charging of the rollers 64, 68, so that the notes of value conveyed through the conveying gap 38 can be reliably transported to the first receiving compartment 44 or the second receiving compartment 46.

[0038] Figure 6 1 shows a schematic diagram of another longitudinal section through the note-of-value box 10. The longitudinal section extends in the region of the recess 32, so that both the lateral delimiting walls of the recess 32 and the engagement elements 30, 28 are shown in section. Figure 6 A switch lever 84 connected to the switch element 50 via bolts 80, 82 can be seen, which can be pivoted about the pivot axis 74. In the present embodiment, the switch lever is connected to the housing of the voucher box 10 via a tension spring 86, so that the switch lever 84 can be pivoted from Figure 6 The switch lever 84 is shown as moving from a first position, in which the switch element 50 is located in the first position, to a second position, in which the switch element 50 is located in the second switch position.

[0039] Valuable note box 10 Figure 3 In the position shown, the cassette 10 for notes of value is accommodated in a receiving compartment or a frame of the device for handling notes of value. For this purpose, the cassette 10 for notes of value is inserted from above into the receiving compartment so that an eccentric that can be driven by means of a stepper motor is inserted between the engagement elements 28, 30 of the switch lever 84. The position of the eccentric is precisely determined by two light barrier assemblies so that a control unit of the device for handling notes of value can detect the exact position of the eccentric and thus the exact position of the switch element 50. The engagement elements 28, 30 are designed as slides between which the eccentric is inserted into the device for handling notes of value when the cassette 10 for notes of value is inserted.

[0040] If especially by Figure 4 and 5 It can be seen that the section 52 of the switch element 50 serves as a storage surface for the notes of pecuniary value supplied to the first receiving compartment 44. The supplied notes of pecuniary value are thus stored and stacked on the section 52 of the switch element 50. By storing the notes of pecuniary value on the switch element 50 and using the switch element 50 as a partition wall between the first receiving compartment 44 and the second receiving compartment 46, a very compact design of the note of pecuniary value box 10 is achieved.

[0041] Reference numerals list

[0042] 10 Valuable Ticket Box

[0043] 12 to 22 Side wall of housing of voucher box

[0044] 24 Lock

[0045] 26 Handle

[0046] 28, 30 Embossed components

[0047] 32 Gap

[0048] 34, 36 Opening

[0049] 38 Conveying gap

[0050] 40 Opening

[0051] 42 Gear

[0052] 44 First storage space

[0053] 46 Second storage space

[0054] 48 Switch Unit

[0055] 50 Switching elements

[0056] 52 Sections of switch elements

[0057] 54 Finger-shaped member of the switch element

[0058] 56, 58, 60 Deformable wing-shaped member

[0059] 62 Wing wheel

[0060] 64 drive roller

[0061] 65 Pressure roller

[0062] 66 Axis

[0063] 68 Clamping rod

[0064] 70 Pivot axis

[0065] 72 Sidewall

[0066] 74 Rotation axis

[0067] 80, 82 bolts

[0068] 84 switch rod

[0069] 86 Tension spring.

Claims

1. A valuable ticket box, having a first receiving compartment (44) for receiving a note of value, having at least one second receiving compartment (46) for receiving a note of value, and A switch unit (48) is provided for selectively conveying notes of value into the first receiving compartment (44) or the second receiving compartment (46), The switch unit (48) comprises a switch element (50), in, A section (52) of the switch element (50) defines at least one side of the first receiving compartment (44), wherein the section (52) of the switch element (50) serves as a partition element between the first receiving compartment (44) and the second receiving compartment (46), The switch element (50) is arranged to be pivotable about a first rotation axis (74).

2. The valuable note box according to claim 1, wherein: The section (52) of the switch element (50) forms a delimiting wall of the first receiving compartment (44) and a delimiting wall of the second receiving compartment (46).

3. The valuable note box according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The switching element (50) is arranged in a first position in a first switching position for conveying notes of value conveyed to the note of value box (10) into the first receiving compartment (44), and The switching element (50) is arranged in a second position in a second switching position for conveying notes of pecuniary value supplied to the note of pecuniary value box (10) into the second receiving compartment (46).

4. The valuable note box according to claim 3, wherein: The first receiving compartment (44) is smaller in the second position of the switch element (50) than in the first position of the switch element (50).

5. The valuable note box according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: When the note-of-value box (10) is positioned as specified, the notes of value are received at least flatly in the first receiving compartment (44) in a device for handling notes of value, wherein a first note of value supplied to the first receiving compartment (44) lies with its front side or back side on the switch element (50).

6. The valuable note box according to claim 5, wherein: The switch unit (48) is designed and arranged such that a stack of notes of pecuniary value arranged in the first receiving compartment (44) can be compressed at least in a conveying region for conveying a further note of pecuniary value to the stack of notes of pecuniary value when the switch element (50) is moved from the second position to the first position.

7. The valuable note box according to claim 5, characterized in that The first storage compartment (44) is arranged above the second storage compartment (46).

8. The valuable note box according to claim 7, wherein: The notes of pecuniary value supplied to the second receiving compartment (46) by the switch unit (48) fall into the second receiving compartment (46) in a disorderly manner.

9. The valuable note box according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The switch unit (48) has a switch lever (84) which includes at least one engagement element (28, 30) which projects outward through the housing (12 to 22) of the note of value box (10) or can be actuated from the outside.

10. The valuable note box according to claim 3, wherein: The switch unit (48) comprises an elastically deformable element (86) which exerts a force on the switch element (50) in such a way that the switch element is moved into the second position or is held in the second position.

11. The valuable note box according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The first rotation axis (74) extends in a middle third of the partition element.

12. The valuable note box according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The note-of-valuation box (10) comprises at least one impeller (62) rotatable about a second axis of rotation, the impeller having at least one elastically deformable wing element (56 to 60) for transporting notes of value fed to the note-of-valuation box (10) into the first and / or second receiving compartment (44, 46).

13. The valuable note box according to claim 12, wherein: The note-of-value cassette (10) has at least one externally drivable drive roller (64) which is rotatable about a second rotational axis and has a pressure roller (68) which is located opposite the drive roller (64).

14. The valuable note box according to claim 13, wherein: The drive roller (64) and the impeller (62) are arranged in a rotationally fixed manner on a shaft (66) which can be driven from the outside.

15. An assembly having a device for handling notes of value and a note-of-value cassette (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The device comprises a drive unit for driving the switch unit and / or a sensor unit for detecting the position of a switch rod (84) of the switch unit (48).

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