Banknote Processing Device with Integrated Dispensing and Collecting Box
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional banknote processing devices require separate space for the depositing unit, dispensing box, storage unit, and collecting unit, making it difficult to reduce the overall size of the device.
Innovation Solution
A banknote processing device design where the dispensing box functions as both a dispensing and collecting unit, allowing it to be detachably integrated into the device main body, reducing the need for additional space and enabling the storage of banknotes in a safe, thus minimizing the device's size.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate collecting unit and dispensing box are provided, then banknote processing functions are complete, but device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the collecting unit and dispensing box into a single integrated structure. The dispensing box is configured to receive banknotes from storage units and can be detached from the device main body, allowing it to serve dual purposes as both a dispensing mechanism and a collecting unit for removed banknotes.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispensing box is designed with multi-functionality, serving as both a dispensing unit that releases banknotes to users and a collecting unit that receives banknotes for removal. This universal design eliminates the need for a separate collecting unit, reducing overall device size while maintaining complete banknote processing functionality.
2Productivity
If separate collecting unit is provided, then banknote collection is efficient, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The collecting function is merged into the dispensing box structure. When banknotes are to be collected, the dispensing box receives them from the storage units through the conveyance path, and the entire assembly can be detached together as a single unit, simplifying the device structure while maintaining collection efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is segmented into a device main body containing storage units and a detachable dispensing box. This segmentation allows the collecting function to be integrated into the removable dispensing box assembly, reducing the number of permanently fixed components and simplifying the overall device structure.
3Reliability
If multiple separate units are provided, then banknote handling is reliable, but space requirement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The dispensing box integrates multiple functions including receiving banknotes from storage, holding banknotes for dispensing, and collecting banknotes for removal. This merging of functions into a single volumetric unit reduces the total device volume while maintaining reliable banknote handling through the established conveyance and discrimination systems.
Data Source
AI summary
A banknote processing device includes: a plurality of storage units configured to store a banknote having a predetermined condition in a storage unit corresponding to the banknote among the plurality of storage units when the banknote is fed through a depositing port provided on a device main body; and a dispensing box configured to discharge the banknote through a dispensing port provided on the dispensing box by conveying the banknote, which is sent from the storage unit, to the dispensing box when a dispensing instruction is given. The dispensing box is configured to collect the banknote being stored in the storage units when a collecting instruction is given.