A numbering device equipped with a general-purpose lower section for both vertical and horizontal numbering devices.

Abstract

The numbering devices (1, 101, 102) with upper parts (2, 211, 212) and lower parts (3) have a universal lower part (3) that is adapted to hold both the upper parts (212) of the vertical numbering devices (102) and the upper parts (211) of the horizontal numbering devices (101).A further subject of the present invention is a numbering machine comprising the universal lower parts (3) of the numbering devices (1, 101, 102), the upper parts (211) of the horizontal numbering devices (101), a set consisting of the universal lower part (3) and at least one vertical upper part (212) and at least one horizontal upper part (211), and a numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to the invention or a set according to the invention.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a numbering device described in the generic concept of claim 1, according to which the numbering device has an upper part and a lower part. <000000⑤><000000⑥><000000⑦>Furthermore, the present invention relates to a general-purpose lower part for a numbering device described in claim 19, <000000⑧>an upper part for a vertical numbering device described in claim 20, <000000⑨>claim 20 the upper part of a horizontal numbering device described in, claim 20 a set formed from the aforementioned parts described in, and a numbering machine comprising the numbering device according to the present invention or the set according to the present invention, claim 21 relates to the numbering machine described in.

Background Art

[0007] In this case, sheets to be printed (particularly sheets containing banknotes to be numbered) are supplied to a numbering machine. In the numbering machine, retaining rings, along with numbering devices fixed to the outer surface of the rings, roll over the sheets to be printed, and each security is assigned a security feature, particularly a serial number, by an individual numbering device. In this case, generally, there are multiple retaining rings per numbering shaft, and multiple numbering devices are provided for each retaining ring, specifically distributed around the retaining ring. This is publicly known and is not the subject of the present invention.

[0008] Generally, numbering devices also have a mechanism to advance the set serial number by one unit at a desired position after each printing step, or each time the device, including the retaining ring, rotates, so that the next security can be printed with any or subsequent serial numbers. For this purpose, the corresponding type wheel of the numbering device is generally rotated only one position to the next. This is publicly known and is not the subject of this invention.

[0009] The numbering device can be divided into two parts, an upper part and a lower part (upper and lower sections). In this case, the lower section can be firmly, but removably, attached to the retaining ring, particularly via a clamp.

[0010] The upper portion of a numbering device generally comprises a type wheel and the entire numbering mechanism, which is known in itself. These parts should generally be configured to be quickly detachable from the retaining ring so as not to cause prolonged downtime of the numbering machine when replacing the numbering mechanism, for example, in the event of a malfunction, wear, or change in a print job.

[0011] In this case, the lower part of the numbering mechanism can be left on the retaining ring, and only the upper part can be removed and replaced if necessary. This ensures that the position of the numbering device on the retaining ring remains constant, and it is not necessary to release the clamp between the numbering device and the retaining ring.

[0012] In contrast, removing the lower portion from the retaining ring for the purpose of replacing the numbering device is inconvenient and should be avoided. This is because the positioning of the lower portion on the retaining ring must be performed with the minimum possible tolerance. In that case, replacing the entire numbering device would take an unacceptably long time.

[0013] Furthermore, both vertical and horizontal numbering devices exist. Vertical numbering devices apply a string of characters to the security that extends circumferentially around the retaining ring. Horizontal numbering devices apply a string of characters to the security that extends perpendicularly to the circumferential direction of the retaining ring.

[0014] In this case, the choice between a vertical or horizontal numbering device depends on the orientation in which the numbers must be applied to the security. Many banknotes have both vertically and horizontally oriented serial numbers, so both types or models of numbering devices can be used during manufacturing. Other banknotes have only vertical or horizontal serial numbers.

[0015] Previously, when changing print jobs that involved switching between vertical and horizontal numbering devices (or vice versa), it was necessary to remove the entire numbering device, including the lower section, from the retaining ring and replace it with the other type of numbering device.

[0016] Therefore, a unique lower part must be procured for each numbering device, thus increasing investment costs.

[0017] When replacing a numbering device, the lower part is forcibly removed from the retaining ring, meaning that a new numbering device of a different type must always be repositioned onto the retaining ring, even if it can be left in the same position as the previously used device. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0018] [Patent Document 1] European Patent Application Publication No. 0718112 [Patent Document 2] German Utility Model No. 29501349 Specification [Patent Document 3] German Patent Application Publication No. 4446273 [Patent Document 4] German Patent Application Publication No. 102006052183 Specification [Patent Document 5] German Patent Application Publication No. 102011100847 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0019] The fundamental problem of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings known in the prior art.

[0020] Furthermore, the underlying problem is to ensure that when using a numbering device, the aforementioned changes between various forms of numbering devices can be considered easily, quickly, economically, and without deviation.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0021] This problem is solved by the configuration described in the characterizing part of claim 1 in the numbering device. According to this, in the numbering device according to the present invention, a general-purpose lower part is provided, and the general-purpose lower part is configured to accommodate both the upper part of a vertical numbering device and the upper part of a horizontal numbering device.

[0022] The general-purpose lower part for such a numbering device according to the present invention is described by the features of claim 19.

[0023] The upper part for the vertical numbering device according to the present invention is In claims 1 and 20 described.

[0024] The upper part for the horizontal numbering device according to the present invention is In claims 1 and 20 described.

[0025] Claim 20 describes a set consisting of the general-purpose lower part according to the present invention, at least one upper part according to the present invention for a vertical numbering device, and at least one upper part according to the present invention for a horizontal numbering device.

[0026] Claim 21 describes a numbering machine according to the present invention, which includes the numbering device according to the present invention or the set according to the present invention.

[0027] Advantageous forms and developments of the present invention are the subject matter of each dependent claim.

[0028] The present invention is based on the idea of ​​providing a versatile lower section for both the upper section of a vertical numbering device and the upper section of a horizontal numbering machine. In this case, such a versatile lower section is one of the subjects of the present invention.

[0029] Another subject is a numbering device having a general-purpose lower section for vertical numbering devices and horizontal numbering devices, particularly a vertical numbering device or a horizontal numbering device.

[0030] Another option is a set consisting of a general-purpose lower section, a vertical numbering device upper section, and a horizontal numbering device upper section.

[0031] Other applications include the upper parts of a vertical numbering device and the upper parts of a horizontal numbering device, which are fitted to and can be fixed to the lower part according to the present invention.

[0032] Another subject of the present invention is a numbering machine comprising the numbering device or set described above.

[0033] The lower part according to the present invention is preferably configured to accommodate both the upper part of a vertical numbering device and the upper part of a horizontal numbering device in the coupling region to the upper part.

[0034] Preferably, the upper part of the present invention is configured such that, in the connection region to the lower part, each upper part, which is either a vertical numbering device or a horizontal numbering device, fits into the lower part of the present invention and can be reversibly positioned or fixed thereto.

[0035] Therefore, only one lower unit needs to be procured each time, which significantly reduces investment costs. The lower unit is variable and can be used almost indefinitely. There is no need to procure and store additional lower units for other forms of numbering devices.

[0036] When each print job is permitted or scheduled, each lower section can remain in place on the retaining ring during the format change and therefore does not need to be repositioned.

[0037] Therefore, regarding the use of numbering devices, it is ensured that the replacement of various types of numbering devices can be considered easily, quickly, economically, and without error.

[0038] The following describes the aspects of the present invention, and for this purpose, non-limiting advantageous forms, variations, and embodiments of the present invention will be referenced in part. In this regard, the features of the advantageous variations can be realized individually or in any combination, thereby providing another advantageous form of the present invention.

[0039] Preferably, the lower part can be securely, but again, fixed to the retaining ring of the numbering machine.

[0040] More preferably, the lower part of the numbering device is configured to be clampable to the holding ring of the numbering machine.

[0041] In another advantageous configuration, the lower part can remain held in the retaining ring of the numbering machine when the upper part is replaced.

[0042] In another advantageous embodiment, the lower part has a clamp lever and a clamp hook located on the opposite side thereof, and the lower part can be fixed onto the retaining ring of a numbering machine by the mutual tightening of the clamp lever and the clamp hook.

[0043] More preferably, in this case, the screw extends downward through the clamp hook.

[0044] Particularly preferable is the case when changing the type of numbering machine, in other words, when replacing a vertical numbering device with a horizontal numbering machine, the lower part can remain held in place by the retaining ring of the numbering machine.

[0045] The numbering device is a vertical numbering device and may have an upper part that applies a string of characters extending circumferentially around the holding ring to the security to be printed.

[0046] Alternatively, the numbering device may be a horizontal numbering device and have an upper part for applying a string of characters to the security to be printed, extending perpendicular to the circumferential direction of the retaining ring.

[0047] Preferably, in this case, each upper part is configured to fit into the lower part in the bonding region to the lower part and to be reversibly positioned and / or fixed thereto.

[0048] It was found to be advantageous for the general-purpose lower section to be configured to accommodate both the upper section of a vertical numbering device and the upper section of a horizontal numbering device in the coupling region to the upper section.

[0049] Preferably, the lower part can be fixed in a predetermined single orientation on the retaining ring of the numbering machine, and in this orientation, it can accommodate both the upper part of a vertical numbering machine and the upper part of a horizontal numbering machine, thereby providing a vertical numbering machine or a horizontal numbering machine.

[0050] A form of the numbering device according to the present invention, in which the upper part has a numbering mechanism, is particularly preferred.

[0051] Preferably, the upper part of the numbering device has a type wheel.

[0052] Such type wheels may be arranged side by side when viewed circumferentially on the retaining ring of the numbering machine, when the numbering device is fixed as specified on the retaining ring. Thus, an upper part for a vertical numbering device or such a vertical numbering device itself is obtained.

[0053] The type wheels may, alternatively, be positioned side by side when the numbering device is fixed as specified on the retaining ring of the numbering machine, viewed perpendicular to the circumferential direction of the retaining ring. Thus, an upper section for a horizontal numbering device or such a horizontal numbering device itself is obtained.

[0054] Preferably, a clamp can be formed or is formed between the upper and lower parts of the numbering device.

[0055] Particularly preferable, the upper part can be fixed to the lower part, which is positioned on a holding ring of a numbering machine, by forming a clamp connection, and can be removed from the lower part by releasing the clamp connection.

[0056] Preferably, in this case, the upper part may have at least one, preferably two, and more preferably two opposing tightening levers.

[0057] In this case, it was found to be advantageous if the tightening lever extended from the upper part to the recessed parts such as undercuts and grooves at the lower part, thereby allowing the upper part to be attached to the lower part and fixed or tightened.

[0058] Alternatively or additionally, the lower part may have at least one, preferably two, and more preferably two opposing tightening levers.

[0059] In this case, the tightening lever preferably extends from the lower part to the recessed portion such as an undercut or groove at the upper part, thereby allowing the upper part to be attached to the lower part and fixed or tightened.

[0060] Advantageously, two clamping levers are tiltably positioned at the top and / or bottom, each facing the other at an angle.

[0061] In another preferred embodiment, a spring is positioned between the tightening lever and the portion to which the tightening lever is assigned, i.e., between the upper or lower portion, the spring biases the tightening lever so that when the tightening lever is locked, the upper or lower portion is prevented from being released from the opposing portion (lower or upper portion).

[0062] Preferably, in this case, the tightening lever may be rotatable so as to move away from the opposing part by operating the tightening lever against the force of the spring, thereby making the upper and lower parts detachable from each other.

[0063] Preferably, when the operation of the tightening lever is eliminated, the tightening lever can be pivoted to the opposing part, and thus the upper part can be fixed and / or clamped to the lower part.

[0064] Advantageously, the tightening lever has an operating portion for user operation and a hook portion for engaging with an opposing portion.

[0065] Preferably, the tightening lever can engage with a lateral recess at the bottom by its hook portion.

[0066] Preferably, the tightening lever may be positioned approximately vertically.

[0067] In terms of defined positioning, the lower surface of the upper part can engage with the central groove of the lower part via a projection.

[0068] drawing Further embodiments of the invention, illustrated in the scope of Figures 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B, are described in detail, supplementing or adding to the advantageous forms and developments of the thinking already described. However, the examples discussed based on the drawings do not limit the invention to those illustrated. In the description of the embodiments based on the drawings, generally preferred forms and developments of the thinking are also indicated.

[0069] In this case, an advanced form of the aforementioned advantageous embodiment having the features of the later-described embodiment forms a distinctly different advantageous form of the present invention, just like the advanced form of the later-described embodiment having the features of the aforementioned embodiment, and is therefore part of this disclosure.

[0070] Please note that, in general, the reference numerals already shown and described in the preceding drawings in the following figures have not been newly added in the subsequent drawings, and / or have not been newly explained in part based on these subsequent drawings, for the sake of clarity. For explanations of such reference numerals and related technical features, please refer entirely to the respective explanations in the corresponding preceding drawings to avoid repetition. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0071] [Figure 1A] A preferred embodiment of the numbering device according to the present invention is a horizontal numbering device having an upper part and a general-purpose lower part according to the present invention. [Figure 1B] Figure 1A shows an exploded view of the embodiment, with the upper and lower parts of the numbering device shown separated from each other. [Figure 2A] A more preferred embodiment of the numbering device according to the present invention is shown, in which a vertical numbering device is realized. [Figure 2B] Figure 2A shows an exploded view of the embodiment, with the upper and lower parts of the numbering device shown separated from each other. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0072] Figure 1A shows a preferred embodiment of the numbering device 1 according to the present invention. The numbering device 1 has an upper part 2 and a lower part 3. The numbering device 1 here is a horizontal numbering device 101, and therefore has a horizontal upper part 211 and a general-purpose lower part 3 according to the present invention.

[0073] The general-purpose lower section 3 is, in this example, reversibly fixed onto the retaining ring 4 of a numbering machine (not shown). To this end, a screw 5 extends from the front, passing through the clamp hook 6A. The clamp hook 6A and the clamp lever 6B, located on the opposite side, are tightened together, thereby fixing the lower section 3 to the retaining ring 4.

[0074] Two tiltable tightening levers 7 are positioned at an oblique angle to each other on the upper parts 2, 211. Each tightening lever 7 extends substantially vertically and has an operating portion 701 for the user on the upper side and a hook portion 702 (see Figure 1B) for engaging with the lower part 3 on the lower side.

[0075] At least one spring 8 acts between the upper parts 2, 211 and the tightening lever 7, and the spring 8 biases the tightening lever 7 in an appropriate manner.

[0076] Similarly, the clamp lever 6B of the lower part 3, which acts on the retaining ring 4, is biased by its own spring. In this case, reversible fixing of the lower part 3 is also achieved on the retaining ring 4.

[0077] The upper section 2,211 is equipped with a numbering mechanism 21 having a type wheel 22.

[0078] The user can rotate the tightening lever 7 away from the lower part 3 by operating it against the force of the spring 8, thereby allowing the upper parts 2, 211 to be removed from the lower part 3 very quickly. Conversely, the upper parts 2, 211 can be brought closer to the lower part 3 and positioned or locked onto it. By eliminating the operating force on the tightening lever 7, the tightening lever 7 rotates toward the lower part 3, thereby fixing and / or clamping the upper parts 2, 211 to the lower part 3. The coupling of the upper parts 2 and the lower part 3 can also be performed in a matter of seconds.

[0079] The upper type wheel 22 is positioned here to print a string of characters extending perpendicular to the circumferential direction of the retaining ring 4 onto the securities (not shown) to be printed. Thus here we have a horizontal numbering device 101 with a horizontal upper section 211.

[0080] Figure 1B shows an exploded view of the embodiment of Figure 1A, in which the upper parts 2, 211 and lower part 3 of the numbering device 1, 101 are shown separated from each other.

[0081] Here, it is clearly visible that the lower surface 201 of the upper parts 2, 211 engages with the central groove 301 of the lower part 3 via the protruding portion 202. The lower hook portion 702 of the tightening lever 7 is also clearly visible here. The tightening lever 7 further engages with another suitable lateral recess 302 or groove on the lower part 3.

[0082] The general-purpose lower section 3 has a total of four appropriately molded protrusions, pins, or hooks on its upper surface. This creates a total of three grooves 301 or recesses 302 extending in the longitudinal direction of the lower section 3, and one groove 301 or recess 302 extending in the lateral direction, allowing the upper section 2, 211, or the tightening lever 7 to engage properly with the grooves 301 or recesses 302.

[0083] Specifically, both the protrusion 202 and the central groove 301 have corresponding cross shapes, meaning that the protrusion 202 and the central groove 301 each have portions oriented perpendicular to each other. This forces the upper parts 2 and 211 to be precisely positioned relative to the lower part 3 when approaching it, because, as a result, there are no longer any degrees of freedom perpendicular to the lower surface 201 of the lower part 2 when positioning the upper parts 2 and 211.

[0084] Figure 2A shows a more preferred embodiment of the numbering device 1 according to the present invention. However, unlike Figures 1A and 1B, here the upper type wheel 22 is positioned to print a string of characters extending circumferentially around the retaining ring 4 onto the securities (not shown) to be printed. Thus, here is a vertical numbering device 102 having a vertical upper 212 on a general-purpose lower 3 according to the present invention.

[0085] Therefore, the numbering devices 1 and 102 have an upper part 212 that is different from the upper part 211 in Figures 1A and 1B. However, in this case, the upper part 212 is mounted on the same general-purpose lower part 3 and is fixed in the same way as the upper part 211 of the horizontal numbering device 101 in Figures 1A and 1B.

[0086] Therefore, the size and shape of the lower surface 201 of the upper part 212 in Figure 2A precisely correspond to the size and shape of the lower surface 201 of the upper part 211 in Figures 1A and 1B. This allows for the selective mounting of the upper part 211 of a horizontal numbering device 101 or the upper part 212 of a vertical numbering device 102 onto the same general-purpose lower part 3, and for fixing or fastening them there.

[0087] Figure 2B shows an exploded view of the embodiment of Figure 2A, in which the upper parts 2, 212 and lower part 3 of the numbering devices 1, 102 are shown separated from each other. Here, it is clear that the relationship or fitting between the upper part 212 of the vertical numbering device 102 and the general-purpose lower part 3 corresponds precisely to the relationship or fitting between the upper part 211 of the horizontal numbering device 101 and the general-purpose lower part 3 in Figures 1A and 1B. This application relates to the invention described in the claims, but also includes the following other embodiments. 1. In a numbering device (1, 101, 102) comprising an upper part (2, 211, 212) and a lower part (3), Numbering devices (1, 101, 102) characterized by having a general-purpose lower part (3) configured to accommodate both the upper part (212) of a vertical numbering device (102) and the upper part (211) of a horizontal numbering device (101). 2. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to the above-mentioned lower part (3) is characterized in that it can be firmly, but again, attached to the retaining ring (4) of the numbering machine. 3. The lower part (3) is a numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to the above 1 or 2, which can be clamped to the holding ring (4) of the numbering machine. 4. A numbering device (1, 101, 102) from any one of the above 1 to 3, characterized in that when the upper part (2, 211, 212) is replaced, the lower part (3) can be left in the retaining ring (4) of the numbering machine. 5. The numbering devices (1, 101, 102) described in 4 above are characterized in that when the type of numbering device (1, 101, 102) is changed, that is, when the vertical numbering device (102) is replaced with the horizontal numbering device (101), the lower part (3) can be left attached to the retaining ring (4). 6. The numbering device (1) is a vertical numbering device (102) and is characterized by having an upper part (212) for applying a string of characters extending in the circumferential direction of the holding ring (4) to the security to be printed, one of the numbering devices (1, 101, 102) described in 2 to 5 above. 7. The numbering device (1) is a horizontal numbering device (101) and has an upper part (211) for applying a string of characters that extends perpendicularly to the circumferential direction of the holding ring (4) to the security to be printed, one of the numbering devices (1, 101, 102) described in 2 to 5 above. 8. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to 6 or 7, characterized in that each of the upper parts (211, 212) is configured such that in the coupling region to the lower part (3), the upper parts (211, 212) fit onto the lower part (3) and can be reversibly positioned and / or fixed thereto. 9. The general-purpose lower part (3) is configured such that, in the coupling region to the upper parts (2, 211, 212), the lower part (3) can accommodate both the upper part (212) of a vertical numbering device (102) and the upper part (211) of a horizontal numbering device (101), characterized in that one of the numbering devices (1, 101, 102) described above from 1 to 8. 10. The lower part (3) is fixed on the retaining ring (4) of the numbering machine in a predetermined single orientation, and in this orientation it can accommodate both the upper part (212) of a vertical numbering device (102) and the upper part (211) of a horizontal numbering device (101), thereby providing a vertical numbering device or a horizontal numbering device (101), characterized in that the numbering device (1, 101, 102) of the above 9. 11. The aforementioned upper parts (2, 211, 212) are characterized by having a numbering mechanism (21), and one of the numbering devices (1, 101, 102) from 1 to 10 above. 12. The aforementioned upper part (2, 211, 212) is characterized by having a type wheel (22), and is one of the numbering devices (1, 101, 102) from 1 to 11 above. 13. The numbering device (1, 102) described in 12 above, characterized in that multiple type wheels (22) are arranged in a line when viewed in the circumferential direction of the holding ring (4) of the numbering machine. 14. The numbering device (1, 101) described in 12 above, characterized in that multiple type wheels (22) are arranged in a line when viewed perpendicular to the circumferential direction of the holding ring (4) of the numbering machine. 15. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) described above, is characterized in that the upper part (2, 211, 212) can be fixed to the lower part (3) which is positioned on the holding ring (4) of the numbering machine in particular, by forming a clamp coupling part, and can be removed from the lower part (3) by releasing the clamp coupling part. 16. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) of the above 15 is characterized in that the upper parts (2, 211, 212) have at least one, preferably two, more preferably two opposing tightening levers (7). 17. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) of the 16, characterized in that the tightening lever (7) extends from the upper part (2, 211, 212) to recessed parts (302) such as undercuts and grooves located in the lower part (3), thereby allowing the upper part (2, 211, 212) to be attached to, fixed, or tightened to the lower part (3). 18. A numbering device (1, 101, 102) from any one of the above 1 to 17, characterized in that the lower surface (201) of the upper part (2, 211, 212) engages with the central groove (301) of the lower part (3) by a protruding part (202). 19. A general-purpose lower part (3) for any one of the numbering devices (1, 101, 102) listed above from 1 to 18. 20. The upper part (212) of the vertical numbering device (102) of the above 6 applies a string of characters extending circumferentially around the holding ring (4) of the numbering machine to the securities to be printed. 21. The upper part (211) of the horizontal numbering device (101) of the above 7 applies a string of characters to the securities to be printed, extending perpendicularly to the circumferential direction of the holding ring (4) of the numbering machine. 22. A set consisting of the general-purpose lower part (3) of 19 above, at least one upper part (212) of 20 above, and at least one upper part (211) of 21 above. 23. A numbering machine characterized by one of the numbering devices (1, 101, 102) from 1 to 18 above, or the set of 22 above. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0088] 1. Numbering device 101 Horizontal numbering device 102 Vertical numbering device 2. Upper part (numbering device) 211 Horizontal top 212 Vertical top 21 Numbering mechanism (top) 22 Type Wheel (Upper) 201 Bottom surface (top) 202 Projection (upper part) 3. Lower part, lower section, general-purpose lower part (numbering device) 301 Central groove (bottom) 302 Lateral recessed section (lower part) 4. Retaining ring (numbering machine) 5. Screw (bottom) 6A Clamp Hook (Bottom) 6B Clamp lever (lower part) 7. Tightening lever 701 Operating part (tightening lever) 702 Hook part (tightening lever) 8. Spring (tightening lever)

Claims

1. In a numbering device (1, 101, 102) comprising an upper part (2, 211, 212) and a lower part (3), The lower part (3) can be attached to the holding ring (4) of the numbering machine. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) is characterized in that the lower part (3) is a general-purpose lower part (3) configured to accommodate both the upper part (212) of a vertical numbering device (102) that applies a string of characters extending in the circumferential direction of the retaining ring (4) to the security to be printed, and the upper part (211) of a horizontal numbering device (101) that applies a string of characters extending perpendicular to the circumferential direction of the retaining ring (4) to the security to be printed.

2. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower part (3) can be firmly, but removably, attached to the retaining ring (4) of the numbering machine.

3. The numbering device according to claim 1 or 2 (1, 101, 102), wherein the lower part (3) can be clamped to a holding ring (4) of a numbering machine.

4. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that when the upper part (2, 211, 212) is replaced, the lower part (3) can be left in the retaining ring (4) of the numbering machine.

5. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to claim 4, characterized in that when the type of numbering device (1, 101, 102) is changed, that is, when the vertical numbering device (102) is replaced with the horizontal numbering device (101), the lower part (3) can be left attached to the retaining ring (4).

6. The numbering device (1) is a vertical numbering device (102) and has an upper part (212) for applying a string of characters extending in the circumferential direction of the holding ring (4) to the security to be printed, as described in any one of claims 2 to 5 (1, 101, 102).

7. The numbering device (1) is a horizontal numbering device (101) and has an upper part (211) for applying a string of characters that extends perpendicularly to the circumferential direction of the holding ring (4) to the security to be printed, as described in any one of claims 2 to 5 (1, 101, 102).

8. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that each of the upper parts (211, 212) is configured such that in the bonding region to the lower part (3), the upper parts (211, 212) fit onto the lower part (3) and can be reversibly positioned and / or fixed thereto.

9. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the general-purpose lower part (3) is configured such that in the coupling region to the upper parts (2, 211, 212), the lower part (3) can accommodate both the upper part (212) of the vertical numbering device (102) and the upper part (211) of the horizontal numbering device (101).

10. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to claim 9, characterized in that the lower part (3) can accommodate both the upper part (212) of the vertical numbering device (102) and the upper part (211) of the horizontal numbering device (101), thereby providing either a vertical numbering device or a horizontal numbering device (101).

11. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the upper parts (2, 211, 212) have a numbering mechanism (21).

12. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the upper part (2, 211, 212) has a type wheel (22).

13. The numbering device (1, 102) according to claim 12, characterized in that a plurality of type wheels (22) are arranged in a line when viewed in the circumferential direction of the holding ring (4) of the numbering machine.

14. The numbering device (1, 101) according to claim 12, characterized in that a plurality of type wheels (22) are arranged in a line when viewed perpendicular to the circumferential direction of the holding ring (4) of the numbering machine.

15. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the upper part (2, 211, 212) can be fixed to the lower part (3) which is positioned on the holding ring (4) of the numbering machine in particular, by forming a clamp coupling portion, and can be removed from the lower part (3) by releasing the clamp coupling portion.

16. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to claim 15, characterized in that the upper part (2, 211, 212) has at least one, preferably two, more preferably two, opposing tightening levers (7).

17. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to claim 16, characterized in that the tightening lever (7) extends from the upper part (2, 211, 212) to the recessed part (302) in the lower part (3), thereby allowing the upper part (2, 211, 212) to be attached to, fixed, or tightened to the lower part (3).

18. The numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the lower surface (201) of the upper part (2, 211, 212) engages with the central groove (301) of the lower part (3) by a protruding portion (202).

19. A general-purpose lower part (3) for a numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to any one of claims 1 to 18.

20. A set comprising a general-purpose lower part (3) as described in claim 19, at least one upper part (212) of a vertical numbering device (102) for applying a string of characters extending circumferentially around the retaining ring (4) of a numbering machine to a security to be printed, and at least one upper part (211) of a horizontal numbering device (101) for applying a string of characters extending perpendicularly to the circumferential direction of the retaining ring (4) of a numbering machine to a security to be printed.

21. A numbering machine characterized by a numbering device (1, 101, 102) according to any one of claims 1 to 18 or a set according to claim 20.

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