Banknote Container With Adjustable Separators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing banknote processing systems face challenges with complex and expensive carriers that are difficult to produce and store, limiting continuous and automatic processing of large quantities of banknotes.
Innovation Solution
A container with a closed housing and meandering separating elements allows for variable subdivision and ergonomic handling, combined with a gripper system using sensors for automated banknote removal and positioning, enabling efficient and space-saving processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If complex carriers are used for processing banknotes, then continuous and automatic processing is enabled, but production cost and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into multiple compartments by separating elements that can be individually adjusted. Each compartment can hold a specific number of banknotes, allowing the system to process banknotes in manageable units while maintaining continuous operation. The separating elements create discrete sections within the container, enabling organized storage and systematic processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The separating elements are designed to be movable and adjustable within the container, allowing dynamic reconfiguration of compartment sizes. This enables the container to adapt to different banknote quantities and types while maintaining a simple overall structure. The dynamic nature of the separating elements provides flexibility without increasing the fundamental complexity of the carrier design.
2Productivity
If large numbers of carriers are prepared in advance for continuous processing, then processing continuity is improved, but storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The container design allows for nested stacking of multiple containers vertically. The compact footprint and standardized shape enable containers to be stacked one on top of another, maximizing vertical storage space while minimizing horizontal footprint. This nesting capability allows large numbers of containers to be stored in a limited space, supporting continuous processing operations without requiring extensive storage areas.
3Ease of operation
If traditional separating elements are used, then sub-units are separated, but automatic detection and positioning by gripper becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The separating elements incorporate optical contrast features that enable easy detection by sensors and grippers. The separating elements have distinct visual characteristics that differ from the container walls and banknotes, allowing automatic detection systems to identify their position and the boundaries of compartments. This optical differentiation facilitates automated positioning and manipulation without compromising the separation functionality.
4Reliability
If containers are designed for secure handling when partially filled, then operational safety is improved, but structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The container design ensures stable handling characteristics regardless of fill level. The center of gravity and structural support are designed to maintain equilibrium whether the container is partially or fully filled. The separating elements and compartment structure distribute weight evenly, preventing tipping or instability during transport and handling operations. This equipotential design achieves reliable handling without requiring complex active stabilization systems.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a container and a system for processing bank notes present as separate units. A container for processing bank notes, present particularly as separate units, thereby has a housing open on one side for receiving bank notes standing on the longitudinal edges thereof, wherein the container can be subdivided by means of partitioning elements, and the partitioning elements comprise recesses open toward the intermediate spaces formed between the same.