Suction-Based Book-Like Security Document Opening Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for processing book-like security documents, such as passports, require extensive equipment and installation space to accurately position and open documents at desired locations for processing, making the process complex and costly.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a positioning system, a first suction device with a suction element for fixing and moving document elements, and an actuating mechanism for locking or releasing elements, allowing for simple and efficient opening or leafing through of security documents by moving the suction element in an arcuate path and using support and opening elements to maintain the open state.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional feed devices and opening mechanisms are used for processing security documents, then precise positioning and opening at desired locations is achieved, but device complexity and installation space requirements increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the feed device, opening mechanism, and processing station into an integrated device where the document is fed and opened within the same device body. The feed device includes a feed channel that guides the document to a processing station, eliminating the need for separate opening mechanisms and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining positioning precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed with multi-functional capabilities where a single device can perform feeding, opening, and various processing operations on security documents. The feed device can accommodate different document types and processing requirements, reducing the need for multiple specialized devices and decreasing installation space requirements.
2Measurement precision
If conventional feed devices and opening mechanisms are used for processing security documents, then precise positioning and opening at desired locations is achieved, but installation space requirements increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the feed device and opening mechanism within a compact device body, where the feed channel and opening components are arranged in a space-efficient manner. This merging of functions reduces the overall installation space required compared to conventional separate systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The device utilizes vertical space and three-dimensional arrangement of components within the feed channel and processing station. The feed channel can be configured with bends and the processing station positioned at different heights, effectively using spatial dimensions to reduce the device's footprint while maintaining precise opening position capability.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple separate devices are used for feeding and opening security documents, then processing accuracy is maintained, but the amount of equipment and installation space increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple processing functions into a single integrated device. The feed device includes both the feeding mechanism and the opening mechanism within one device body, eliminating the need for separate equipment and reducing the quantity of devices required while maintaining processing accuracy through precise mechanical design.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated device is designed to perform multiple operations including feeding, opening, and various processing steps on security documents. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate devices needed in the production line while maintaining the precision required for accurate document handling and processing.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient, cost-effective, and flexible opening and leafing through of security documents with reduced system complexity and installation space, allowing for precise control over opening angles and movement paths, thereby enhancing processing efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a first suction device with a first suction element for sucking in a first element of the security document such as. B. a lid or a page of the security document for the purpose of fixing the first element to the first suction element
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device, a system, and a method for opening or leafing through a book-like security document, in particular a passport book. A device (10) for opening or leafing through at least one book-like security document (20), in particular a passport book, is provided. This device comprises a positioning device (34) for positioning the security document (20) and a first suction device (30) with a first suction element (32) for suctioning a first element (21) of the security document (20), such as a cover or a page of a passport book, for fixing the first element (21) to the first suction element (32). Furthermore, the device (10) comprises a movement device (40) for moving the first suction element (32) relative to the positioning device (34) to effect a movement of at least the first element (21) of the security document (20) for opening or leafing through it.Pages of the security document (20). The device (10) further comprises an actuating element (45) which is designed to perform a mechanical actuation of a locking mechanism for locking or releasing elements (21, 23) of the security document (20) to be paged when a relative movement is executed.