Automated Transport Container Severing and Emptying Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual processing of transport containers with objects of value, such as banknotes and coins, is time-consuming and prone to tampering, as they require manual opening and handling, which is inefficient and risky.
Innovation Solution
An automated apparatus processes transport containers by feeding them into a system that includes a transport device, severing device, and collection container, allowing for automatic opening, emptying, and collection of objects of value without manual intervention, using mechanisms like conveyor belts, suction devices, and cutting or perforating tools to ensure efficient and tamper-proof handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual opening and handling of transport containers is used, then flexibility and simplicity are maintained, but processing time increases and risk of tampering increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automated processing system performs opening, emptying, and collection operations autonomously without requiring manual intervention. The transport container is automatically fed into the apparatus, severed by a cutting device, emptied by shaking and suction mechanisms, and the objects of value are collected in a collection container, all controlled automatically by a control device.
Solution Approach 2:
Manual mechanical operations (hand opening with scissors or knife, manual emptying) are replaced by an automated mechanical system comprising a severing device with cutting elements, a shaking mechanism, and suction devices that automatically perform the opening and emptying operations.
2Reliability
If manual processing is used, then device complexity remains low, but reliability decreases due to tampering risk
Solution Approach 1:
The system eliminates human contact with the transport container and objects of value during critical processing steps. The automated apparatus performs severing, emptying, and collection operations without manual intervention, thereby preventing tampering and ensuring reliable, tamper-proof processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The automated processing apparatus acts as an intermediary between the transport container and the final destination of the objects of value. This intermediary system ensures secure handling by replacing direct manual contact with automated mechanisms under controlled conditions.
3Productivity
If automated processing is implemented, then productivity and reliability improve, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automated processing apparatus is divided into distinct functional modules: a transport device for feeding the container, a severing device with cutting elements for opening, a shaking mechanism for emptying, suction devices for removing objects of value, and a collection container. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while maintaining overall system manageability.
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
The automated system significantly reduces processing time and minimizes the risk of tampering by enabling efficient, automatic handling of transport containers, ensuring complete and secure processing of objects of value.
Implementation Method 1
the transport container is suctioned by means of a suction device prior to the severing and is then severed in the suctioned region
Implementation Method 2
a severing device for the automatic severing of the transport container within the apparatus
Data Source
AI summary
A method and an apparatus are provided for processing a transport container with objects of value. The transport container is fed to the apparatus, preferably by means of a transport-container transport device of the apparatus. The apparatus is adapted to process the transport container automatically in accordance with the following steps: In the apparatus, the transport container is severed by means of a severing device, the objects of value are emptied from the severed transport container and are collected by means of a collection container in the apparatus. The collection container with the objects of value is transported away for the further processing of the objects of value by means of a collection-container transport device.