Dynamic Banknote Storage Unit for Counterfeit Handling

Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional banknote handling apparatuses require a dedicated storing unit for counterfeit banknotes, which is unnecessary most of the time, leading to increased size and inefficiency.

Innovation Solution

A banknote handling apparatus with a temporarily storing unit that automatically switches to serve as a counterfeit banknote storing unit only when a counterfeit banknote is detected, allowing for seamless integration without the need for a separate dedicated unit.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a dedicated storing unit for counterfeit banknotes is arranged in the banknote handling apparatus, then the apparatus can properly store and handle counterfeit banknotes, but the apparatus size increases and efficiency decreases due to the unit being idle most of the time

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecounterfeit banknote handling capabilityVSAvoidapparatus efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The temporarily storing unit is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as a general temporary storage unit during normal banknote processing operations, and automatically transforms into a dedicated counterfeit banknote storing unit when counterfeit banknotes are detected. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for a separate dedicated counterfeit storage unit, thereby maintaining apparatus compactness while ensuring reliable counterfeit banknote handling capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The storing unit's function is made dynamic rather than static. The control unit monitors banknote authenticity in real-time and automatically changes the storing unit's purpose based on the detected banknote type. When a counterfeit banknote is detected, the system dynamically reconfigures the temporarily storing unit to serve as the dedicated counterfeit banknote storing unit, optimizing apparatus efficiency while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If a dedicated storing unit for counterfeit banknotes is arranged in the banknote handling apparatus, then the apparatus can properly store and handle counterfeit banknotes, but the apparatus size increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecounterfeit banknote handling capabilityVSAvoidapparatus size

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The temporarily storing unit is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as a general temporary storage unit during normal banknote processing operations, and automatically transforms into a dedicated counterfeit banknote storing unit when counterfeit banknotes are detected. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for a separate dedicated counterfeit storage unit, thereby maintaining apparatus compactness while ensuring reliable counterfeit banknote handling capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If the temporarily storing unit is used exclusively for temporary storage during banknote processing, then regular operations are efficient, but the apparatus cannot properly handle counterfeit banknotes without a separate dedicated unit

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveregular operation efficiencyVSAvoidcounterfeit banknote handling capability

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The storing unit's function is made dynamic rather than static. The control unit monitors banknote authenticity in real-time and automatically changes the storing unit's purpose based on the detected banknote type. When a counterfeit banknote is detected, the system dynamically reconfigures the temporarily storing unit to serve as the dedicated counterfeit banknote storing unit, optimizing apparatus efficiency while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically detects counterfeit banknotes and self-manages the transformation of the temporarily storing unit into a dedicated counterfeit banknote storing unit without requiring external intervention. The control unit autonomously monitors processing status and reconfigures resources as needed, maintaining both operational efficiency and counterfeit handling capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP3206193B1Paper currency processing apparatus

Publication Date: 2020.09.09 GLORY LTD

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AI summary

One object is to provide a banknote handling apparatus (1) in which a dedicated storing unit for the counterfeit banknote can be arranged only when a counterfeit banknote is found. The banknote handling apparatus (1) includes a money inlet (10) for receiving a banknote to be deposited, a transport path (50) that transports banknotes one by one fed inside the apparatus from the money inlet (10), a recognition unit (30) that recognizes the banknote transported on the transport path (50), a banknote storing unit (60) that stores deposited banknotes, a money outlet (20) that discharges the banknote to be dispensed, the banknote being fed from the banknote storing unit (60), a temporarily storing unit (40) that is used to temporarily store the banknote while handling the banknote; and a control unit (90) that switches use of the temporarily storing unit (40) between use as a usual temporarily storing unit (40) and use as a counterfeit banknote storing unit.