Universal Cash Cassette Storage with Adjustable Movement Restriction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Security transport companies require multiple racks to accommodate various cash cassettes of different designs, leading to a space- and cost-intensive structure, as existing racks are specific to one type of cash cassette, causing compatibility issues with different dimensions and infrared transceiver arrangements.
Innovation Solution
A device with a receiving compartment designed to accommodate cash cassettes of different types, equipped with movement restriction elements and dual infrared transceivers for secure data transmission, allowing for safe transportation of multiple cash cassette types using a single device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple racks are provided for different cash cassette types, then compatibility with various cash cassette designs is improved, but device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving compartment is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple types of cash cassettes through adjustable support elements. The support elements can be positioned at different locations to match the specific dimensions and characteristics of various cash cassette types, allowing a single rack to perform the function of multiple specialized racks.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable support elements that can be dynamically repositioned to accommodate different cash cassette types. This dynamic adjustability allows the same physical structure to adapt to varying dimensions and requirements of different cash cassette designs without requiring separate fixed racks for each type.
2Reliability
If specialized racks are used for each cash cassette type, then secure accommodation without slipping is improved, but space utilization deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving compartment is divided into multiple storage compartments, each capable of being independently configured with support elements. This segmentation allows each compartment to be optimized for holding cash cassettes securely, while the overall rack structure remains compact and space-efficient by consolidating multiple functions into a single unit.
3Reliability
If multiple racks are deployed for different cash cassette types, then data transmission reliability is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The single rack with adjustable support elements serves multiple cash cassette types within one structure, eliminating the need for multiple specialized racks. This universal design maintains data transmission reliability by ensuring proper positioning and contact between the rack's transceiver and the cash cassette's transceiver, while significantly reducing the overall cost compared to deploying multiple separate racks.
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 the secure transportation of cash cassettes of various designs without slipping, ensuring reliable data transmission and preventing unnecessary invalidation of notes, thus reducing the need for multiple racks and enhancing cost-effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
The device transmits data to the cash cassettes, in particular for Activation and deactivation of an invalidation unit of the cash cassettes
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AI summary
The device has a retaining compartment (52,60,72) for accommodating cash box (10) of a certain design and cash box (30) of another certain design. A movement restricting element (54) is provided in the retaining compartment. The movement restricting element restricts the movement of the cash boxes. A Radio-frequency identificationreader is provided for reading data for identifying cash boxes.