DE2127815A1 - Device for dispensing sums of money - Google Patents

Description

DILMDLLER-BORe DI PL-PHYS. DR. MAN ITZ D I PL-CH EM. D R. DEU FEL DIPL-ING. FINSTERWALD DIPL-ING. GRÄMKOW

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Device for dispensing sums of money

The invention relates to a device for issuing sums of money in mixed units or values, where each sum is required for a specific purpose or by a specific person required amount is.

The device according to the invention is particularly advantageous in Bansen, where sums of money are countered by customers Checks are issued which are written out on such amounts. However, it is also when outputting total sums of mixed classes or units or values in other stores,

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Dr. MOII «r-Borf Or. Monitz · Dr. Daufol Dipl.-Ing. Ftnstwwald Dipl.-Ing. Grflmkow

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for example oei wage offices, betting offices or the like advantageous.

In practice, a customer usually does not say if he presents a check for a collection, aem cashier desired which i ^v Jischung of standing at your disposal units or values and the cashier pays the required numbers of .Banknoten and riunzen different values or creates prepaid packages as far as possible. In addition, in many banking systems, such as those common in England or Germany, the cashier notes on the back of the check a list of the numbers or the total value of the various types of currency actually issued and usually also writes the monetary value of each checked check on a separate transaction sheet or report sheet.

The operations described above are necessarily time consuming and involve inherent foul hazards when spending money and writing down sums and totals. Furthermore, the bank notes are often nicüt manually bundles paid contained in compartments of a table box office, but demand in the presence of the customer W tested. Thus, the usual practices described above are both time consuming and subject to the possibility of error.

The aim of the invention is to create a device for the quick and efficient dispensing of sums of money in mixed values.

For this purpose it comprises a device for dispensing

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of banknotes with a variety of different According to the invention, a device for storing values a corresponding variety of staples of Banknotes, of which jeaer stack of banknotes one single class dzw. has a single value, a device for selective Wegnenmen individual Banknotes from each such stack, a device for transporting those thus removed Banknotes to an output station, a Kinricntung for measuring dzw. Perceiving the passage of everyone Banknote through the transport device, a device for selecting the one in each class money to be dispensed and a device that allows the output of the number of notes from each pile same as the one preselected in the corresponding class Value.

The stacks of banknotes can be in any suitable formation, for example side-on Be arranged side or in rows. You can have a fixed relationship with the bank note removal device positioned or for movement to and from such a facility be suitable away.

The banknotes in each stack can be placed horizontally or preferably on the edge, which makes it quick Removing individual banknotes from these is facilitated to be arranged. The number of stacks in any given device advantageously corresponds to the number of different values of the by the country in which the device is used, issued currency.

The device for removing individual banknotes

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can be any sheet removing device which can work quickly and with professionalism and for a precise control or control is suitable. A suction bank note removal device is preferred, ms special a do-and-go, part of a mechanical device. A bill remover can be provided for each stack or a single such facility may be adapted will be to remove notes from different stacks in sequence.

The removal device is preferably adapted in such a way that that it removes notes from one end or the front surface of a stack.

The transport device can, for example, be a single device for each value or a single device Be a fixture that can be moved around to pick up bills removed from any stack. In a preferred embodiment, which comprises Transport device a Vielroiien- dzw. Multi-roller system that is assigned to two fixed stacks, for example which are positioned so that the notes from both stacks through the transport device can be transported side by side; in such an arrangement, the transport device, while at all times during the transport of banknotes of each of the classes or values is in operation, only transport one value at a time, with a control device being provided, which operates the bill remover from only one stack at any one time.

The Baniaioten-i-feeler or banknote-perception

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facility Can be any facility that is able to see or perceive the passage of parts of the animal; however, they are photosensitive Einricntung ^ and, for an accurate output To facilitate the passage of banknotes, preference is given to devices that not only allow the passage of banknotes Can perceive to the output station, but also a device for deflecting double lying or overlapping nouen from the transport device to actuate and / or a warning signal upon the passage of any such notes to the output station to deliver.

Preferably, the means for selecting the value of the in any amount comprises money money to be issued a single group of manually operated electrical switching devices, it however, individual such switching devices can be provided for each value. It can also be a Switching device can be provided which, depending on a in the device in coded form input information is operated, for example by a magnetic tape or a punched tape, in that is an item of information encoded, which is to be executed on a number of successively Transactions.

The device can also be a coin storage device have and be adapted so that the value of the money required in coins is preselected and can be output; separate coin value selectors can be provided or the device can preferably be adapted so that the coin value by pressing the above

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single group of terminal facilities to the w ttes value of aes to be output in x any amcnote value Money is selected.

In the exner embodiment, the device comprises value-indicating switches, Debeispielsve.se of the pressure switch type, each one of the digits υ to y are indicated, and separate value indicators are calculated container that in / eroxndung with aer actuation the selected value switches are oetätigoar to to determine whether there are xn coins or xn one special banknote value is to be paid out.

& Any suitable circuit can be used in a device according to the invention the banknotes in any event also the ounces correspond to the value indicating and for any given transaction characterizing the monetary value or dxe note classes Output switch.

-in an example embodiment, the information entered by the bcnalter programs corresponding Hegister counters (or an equivalent setting ) , for example Kegis "counters from" Aui "-Ab" - 'i'yp ("up-down- ¹ type register counters; for fc every monetary value or every jotenic class that is able to control the operation of the corresponding dispensing device, which in turn is controlled by the passage of the warming to the dispensing desk, which ensures that the exact amounts required are dispensed for this For this purpose, signals derived from the passage of currency to the issuing station are fed back to the correct Eegxster counters in order to subtract them as the issuance progresses, and

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stop dispensing when this bin is empty; in the case of Bamcnotes, the KücK coupling pulses can be derived directly from the photo-sensitive devices. Register payers are preferred designed as value-indicating register zanier, in which case they subtract according to the value of each issued banknote, for example When passing through, every ^ 0, -DfI, note becomes 0, base note; a subtraction of> 0 units (^ -unit-decrementation) evoked. Alternatively, the kegister payer as the kegisterpayer identifying the bank note number be interpreted, in which case in refusal a decrease of one from the passage of each individual note of the correct monetary value to the issuing station occurs.

The register payer can directly by pressing the switching devices are set or Alternatively, Emtastspeicner can be used. In each case, separate electrical circuits can be used be provided, the aurcii the actuation of each respective value-indicating digital monitor can be influenced each such circuit a pulse representative of the relevant digit for conversion generate in a binary coded decimal function and for example via a shift register device, if more than one unit is concerned, it can lead to the correct payer register.

If key-in memories are used, a separate memory may be provided for each type and class of monetary value, but it will be more advantageous.

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one such memory is wisely used in a sequential manner. In the latter case, the contents of the memory are transferred to the corresponding hegister counter by actuating the corresponding switch indicating the monetary value and the input memory is cleared and made ready for the introduction of information relating to that in another monetary value or a different note class the value to be output. Keypad memories are advantageously used to preselect the type wheels of a printing mechanism incorporated in the apparatus when it is desired to provide printed information of each transaction. For example, type wheels ψ can be provided for each type and pale monetary value and adapted to be set over hundreds, tens and ones decades by each keypad memory so that the mechanism, when it is put into operation, the value of each Monetary value and each class on a Hegisterrolie and / or a paper sheet document, for example a check, inserted into the device through a suitable opening. The input or output of a device according to the invention can be used in other ways to create permanent records of the output transaction on any suitable medium; such ™ records may take the form of magnetic tapes or punched tapes in addition to or as an alternative to printed records.

In addition or as an alternative to those for monetary value

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Characteristic switches, the device can have a switching device and a circuit associated therewith have, so that the Vorricntung predetermined mixed amounts of currency different possible Kinds can output.

For example, the device can be programmed Include circuit cards or a plurality of these, a selection of which can be made as desired can set the register counters when the above-mentioned switch is operated, predetermined minimum To dispense quantities of either the lowest or the lowest baniote value.

A device according to the invention can be an electronic control logic device or an equivalent device which can determine the order of any successive operational processes to be carried out, can ensure, for example, when transporting banknotes of different monetary values in succession are that, for example, the most valuable Notes are issued first, and in a corresponding manner the associated sheet removal device is effective can make.

A device according to the invention can have various mechanical or electronic value or digit display units exhibit. TJm visible information about the operation of the device to the operator and / or to be delivered to the bank customer, the values to be issued in banknotes and coins can be added together and are displayed in an electronic counter in the step with the decrease or subtraction can subtract from all Hegister counters. the

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(Total numbers of over a period by dxe banknotes or their Values could also be displayed.

In addition to the above mentioned Jiiin-ricntung for the delivery of a warning signal upon the passage of any incorrect (monetary value to The dispensing station is preferred with another such. Furnishings are provided when it is deemed suitable, in order to initiate an action to prevent or warning signs in cases of an actual or a possible failure to create.

The invention is described below in conjunction with the drawing for example bescnrieoen; in this shows:

Fig. '[A side view of an embodiment of a inventive Vorricntung, which on a Banlcschaiter is installed for the purpose, to spend mixed sums of money corresponding to the value of a fcScnec & s,

J? * Ig. 2 a personal approach to an institution the one in i'ig. 1 shown device,

^ i'ig. 5 is a schematic vertical cross section of a

Part of a second facility,

J ¹ Ig. $ &. a fragmentary view of the ü'ig. 3, in which part of the facility is shown in a different division of operations,

FIG. 4 is a schematic vertical cross section of FIG

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Einricntung shown in Fig. d and

Fig. I? a block diagram showing the electronic modules the device shows.

In the exemplary embodiment described, the device is suitable for processing mixed sums of money including 10, —DM- and> U, —I) M banknotes and decimal coins to the value of ¹ P pfennig, 10 pfennig, 1 pfennig, 1, -DM and; , —DM (comprising £ 1 und £ l? Treasury notes and decimal coinage of 1p, kip,:? P, 1Op and ^ Op denomination,) corresponding to the value of a check X. The device can easily be adapted to dispense other types of currency.

According to Fig. 1, a bank teller counter comprises a horizontal one Cash desk 1 or a horizontal cash register and a customer payout grid 2. It is a device shown with three different devices A, B and C, having an input / control / pressure arrangement, one Two-class note dispenser or a five-class coin dispenser are. The devices A and C are arranged on the till 1 on either side of the grille opening and the device B is in a free-standing, wheeled closet or housing arranged under the cash register. The three devices are electrical with multi-core cables connected to each other, which end at suitable plugs and sockets.

Device A, the keyboard / control / Printer arrangement described. According to Fig. 2 is the

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Apparatus xn a two-part housing with a ooeren and a lower part or an upper and lower shape 4 and i? shown. The inner one Mecnanism is in the lower .Form i? appropriate and the upper mold, which is provided with various openings and windows, is removable.

The manual input includes a digital keyboard b, three function keys 7 i 'for the grade and the Münzwanl, a "clear" key 8 for the purpose,

or to clear the control module or control module / (this Operation or this function will be followed defined;, an "output" key y for actuating the (reldausgabeemecnanismus and a "decimal point" key 10.

The form 4 comprises a glazed window, behind which six digit display tubes 11 for displaying Sums of money are appropriate. A decimal point indicator-12 divides the six digit tubes into two groups vnn four and two digits that indicate DM and pfennig (pounds and pence; respectively).

A vertically directed $ 1 slot is in the top Form 4 area intended to receive a check "X". In operation, a check is written to the Entrance opening of the slot arranged in the manner shown and into the apparatus through a Pulled transport mechanism, which is described below in connection with Fig. 4, printed and saved.

A pair of powered rollers 14 and 1> are parallel to and under the slot

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arranged -and form the end rollers of two belt systems 16 and 17, which together form a moving jllemmspalt for moving the screw from the position shown. The opposite end of the belt or belt 1V is carried by a roller 18 and the opposite end of the belt 16 is carried by a roller 19 and runs over two guide rollers 20 and άΛ . Another belt 22 is carried on roller 19 and a tension roller 23. A drive device with an electrically driven, differentially or intermittently operating motor, not shown, drives the roller systems at an identical "peripheral speed" by means of a gear connection, not shown .

The printer unit comprises a plurality of axially aligned group of ten printing type wheels (from one shown at 24) which is any number between "O" and "9" depending on their Can print angular position. With the one shown Embodiment are three spaced groups of decade wheels in the following manner intended:

i) three wheels for printing out the monetary value of, for example, issued ίρΟ, -DM notes (i? £ notes),

three wheels for printing the monetary value of, for example, 10 DM notes (£ 1 notes; and

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zwEL wheels to print out the monetary value of issued coins.

Each type wheel has a positioning solenoid 2b aur, which the wheel can turn by means of a locking system not shown. A master switch (also not shown) with ten switch positions and a sliding arm or contact arm, which can touch any of the switch positions, are permanently attached to each type wheel. In operation, the solenoid causes a rotation of the character wheel until the contact arm touches or activates a preselected switch position ("homes".), ^^ ^{so as to set the character} wheel P to print a desired digit. The function of the rotary switch is explained in the following description of the operation of the device.

A pressure member with a hammer rod 26 actuated by a solenoid 2 '/ via a bell crank 28 is provided under the type wheels to provide printing of the check via an ink transfer ribbon 29 which is greed with respect to the jj 'Order belt system is arranged. The ends of the tape are fixedly attached to a pair of "feed" and "take-up" reels, one of which

one shown at 30. A solenoid operated Locking device is provided to rotate the "take-up" spool after each printing operation, and one Reversing device is provided to exchange the punctures of the coils when the ends of the tape approach the pressure level.

A paper tally roll. With

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The external central axis parallel to the axis of the press wheels comprises a paper web y , which can also be printed on by moving the hammer rod and is drawn to a storage space 55 in the apparatus by a pair of locking rollers ya. The end of the paper web runs out of the housing through a slot $ 4 provided in the lower mold 5 .

Angled guide plates 2:? Ending at an opening ^ b are provided in close proximity to the belts 16 and d'd to ensure that the check is moved forward by the belts. Checks emerging from the opening fall into a storage part 57, to which access is possible through a cover plate which is locked by a key system.

The printing unit works in the following way. The print wheels are positioned by means of individual solenoids (the procedures for carrying this out are described in the description of the "operating lie" of the device below). The belt systems are driven in the direction of the arrows by means of the drive stepper motor mentioned above, whereby the check X is conveyed from the position shown to a position under the print wheels. The system is paused for a moment and by energizing the solenoid 2 '/ , the hammer rod 26 is knocked against the underside (i.e. the rear surface) of the check via the registration roller track, so that the type wheels point a single line of numeric characters on the Back surface

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of the check to print. Thereafter, the "" bunting rod 2b descends and the belt system conveys the check into the storage compartment 37. When the check is outside the printing unit, the solenoid 2 '/ is re-energized which serves to print an identical line of digits across the registration roller conveyor 21 to print. After this printing is carried out, the web is advanced one line step by its ratchet mechanism.

A control module, whose function is explained below, stores the information generated standardized w of the Tastaturein-; it is arranged in the housing behind the number display tubes 11. Furthermore, a number of indicator lamps 4-0 and a key-operated switch 41, which serves as a safety device for the operation of the device, are accommodated in the upper mold 5.

It now becomes device B, the two-class note issuing device described. She embraces a bathed case with a front vertical plate 50 with a right angle ^ Lower panel 51, which forms a front surface of a horizontally * sliding drawer assembly 52 shown in Fig. is shown forms. The assembly 52 is on a pair of linear friction arm members attached, which are shown schematically at 53.

The note issuing facility is in a simplified form

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and the note removal and double note turning mechanisms are essentially the same as those described in British Patent No. Ö9ö715. Although only individual reference numerals are mentioned in the following brief description two identical groups of components provided side by side (, one for each grade J and between a single pair of spaced apart main frames 54 are attached. The notes N are with one edge is stacked on a stacking support surface 55 and connected to a reciprocating suction arm 56 by means of a pressure buffer 57 biased. The device, not shown, for tensioning the pressure buffer 57 comprises a horizontally disposed compression spring, one end of which is attached to a depending end of the Buffer and the other end is attached to part of the frame of the device. The suction arm points an angled suction port, which is the lower central surface of the foremost note in the stack touches and they into the nip of a pair of driven primary conveyor rollers i? ö and> 9 promotes. The lower conveyor roller i? 9 has a cut away! part to facilitate entry of the front side edge of the note. if the peripheral surfaces of the conveyor rollers interact, the note is pulled away from the suction opening and between a light source L and an associated one photoelectric detector 60 passed and then in three pairs of conveyor rollers 61, 62, 65 and finally led to a pair of axially aligned, pronged stacking wheels 64. Of the The suction arm is reciprocated by a cam follower and an associated cam, the

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the latter is driven by a gear from a main gear train, which also drives the conveyor belt system that forms the streamline or conveyor line. It is arranged so that suction is applied to the suction arm during alternating cycles of movement, whereby. Gaps are provided between adjacent notes along the feed line. The stacking wheels are driven at a lower peripheral speed than the feed rollers in order to decelerate the notes in an output stage 6>. The photoelectric detector 60 is used to detect the presence of conveyed notes and to distinguish between a note or notes whose opacity exceeds a predetermined value, so as to indicate the presence of notes stuck together or overlapping. In the event of a passage of multiple-dicjce notes, the decrease in the output of the detector actuates an electrical circuit which energizes a solenoid 66 to thereby operate a note deflector 6 '/. The effect of this is that the tip of the deflector 6y is lowered into the line of conveyance of the notes so that multiple notes are deflected around the upper periphery of the upper FcEClar roller 62 by means of an auxiliary roller 6ö and then into a separating bin 69. For each note delivered to the output stage 65, an electrical output pulse is generated and fed back to the control module, these pulses being subtracted from the remaining total value to be paid out.

The deflector described above works satisfactorily when completely side by side Notes or overlapping to a high degree

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Notes should be distracted. However, under certain circumstances it is possible that a small degree of overlap occurs; in such a case, while the photoelectric detector b0 is able to detect the multiple thickness in a satisfactory manner, the total length of a pair of such overlapping notes may be such that the leading edge of them comes under the tip of the deflector by anic before the detector has finished its cycle of operation. As a result, the device has a length discriminator which is electronically integrated with the optical detector and is arranged so that it b? prevents when the total length of the notes exceeds a predetermined dimension to ensure that the deflector cannot be moved down onto any of the moving notes. In this case, a warning lamp in the row of lamps 40 illuminates to warn the operator that the output should be checked. How this warning system works is explained below.

The dispensing stage includes a plurality of upstanding arms' / O interposed between and on top of each Side of the pronged stacking wheels 64 pass. So touch when the wheels are calibrated turn clockwise, the leading edges of the notes the horizontal surface 65 of the output stage and are pulled out between the prongs or prongs. The output level is one on the inner surface Folding plate 71 attached to their lower oaths

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is hinged horizontally to an opening which is provided in the rectangular lower surface or lower plate i? 1. A spring loaded latch catch member 72 attached to the piston of a solenoid 73 engages a pawl 74 of the plate 71 to thereby hold it in a closed position. After completion of the dispensing of a stack of notes, the solenoid 72 is energized and the folding plate 71 opens into the position shown in FIG. 3a, thereby allowing the notes to be removed. An electrical locking device, not shown, is provided to prevent the operation of the note demanding device when the flip panel W is not in the closed position.

In the above description, the drive device and the suction pump device are for the sake of clarity been omitted. The two conveyors work sequentially and for this purpose it is a solenoid-operated suction valve is provided for each suction conveyor arm.

The storage stacks N should each hold 1000 notes and it is necessary to refill the stacks, the drawer arrangement i? 2 in a full open position and then pulling the print buffer away, so that notes on the stack support surface bi? can be used.

Alternatively, the stacks can be housed in removable cassettes that have previously been provided with a Bank notes have been loaded. This simplifies the process of replenishing the stacks,

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since the operation only requires the removal of an empty cassette and the subsequent insertion of a full cassette »The cassette comprises a skeleton cage which can carry and align the stack of notes on edge; Front and back openings are provided to enable removal of notes or entry of the print buffer y / .

The description of the device C, the five-class coin dispenser, now follows.

The exact construction of this device is not of critical importance for the functionality of the device and a number of known devices can alternatively be used with the output of the control module of device A can be integrated.

A particularly suitable coin dispenser that can deliver any desired total sum of coin amounts can spend from pennies up to 10, —DM (U.K. pence from 1 to 99), includes ten vertically arranged coin tubes divided in the following way:

For example, a tube contains 5 pfennig coins (1p coins).

For example, two tubes contain 10 pfennig coins (2p coins).

For example, two tubes contain 50 pfennig coins (i? p coins).

For example, four tubes contain 1) DM coins (10p coins) and

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one tube contains 5 DM coins (.X> P coins).

Each tube includes a pusher member at its lower end for ejecting a coin and a preselection mechanism is provided which operates the required combination of pusher members to eject the desired number of coins upon receipt of an output signal. The latter signal and the preselection arrangement are triggered by the logic device of the control module, the function of which begins with the manual depression of the "output" button y of the device A w.

The amounts and values of the coins to be paid out will be preselected by the logic device of the control module so that the number of output in any output operation Coins the minimum possible. In the logical process, the coin with the greatest value becomes subtracted from the amount and then the process is repeated until the remainder decreases to zero. For example the following six coin tubes were claimed by preselecting an amount of 7.65;

?, - DM + 1, ~ DM + 1, —DM + ^ O pfennig + 10 pfennig

+ i? Penny.

An operation or a malfunction of the device to prevent under beswimsdtsn conditions are those The following safety devices are provided to prevent the use of a special function.

- by pressing the

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manual keyboard input signals to the control module are not supplied,

i) when the security button 41 is in the upper Housing part of the device Δ is not locked.

ii) If a check is not in slot 13 of the Device A is positioned. This locking function is effected by a Sensor switch in the threshold of the slot, which only close an electrical circuit can if there is a check.

iii) When the slide drawer 52 of the device B containing the note dispenser is not closed and locked.

iv) If a three-position switch, which is arranged on the two-note dispenser B, is not in the '.'locked "position. This switch has a key

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which must be inserted and screwed into position to create an electrical circuit conclude. The switch is also mechanically connected to a latch mechanism, of the sliding drawer 52 in its closed Locked position and actuation (by means of an electrical lock) of the device prevented when it is in the open position.

v) When one of the banknote stacks is empty.

vi> When a check is in the check transport mechanism is jammed (this is indicated by a

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Sensor switch causes).

"Issuance tax" interlocks - after the desired If amounts have been correctly keyed in prior to an issue, a Activity of the corresponding issuing mechanisms is not effected,

vii) when the hinged plate '/ 1 of the note dispenser is open.

viii) when the hinged panel $ 8 of the check storage compartment 3 '/ is not in its closed, locked position.

W ix) when the note deflector 67 of the note dispenser is in its operating position, namely when it is not returned to its normal position away from the conveyor line.

x) when the check storage compartment is full. A transaction counter is displayed through the folding panel of the compartment is zeroed, which is then advanced step by step through each transaction. When reaching a number 40, a Lock function generated to prevent further operation of the device until the compartment has been emptied.

The warning device will now be described.

The row of indicator lights 40 on the upper housing 4 of the device A provides visible warning signals for the Operator when certain functions or aspects device malfunction or require attention. In certain cases the warning lights are with the

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the locking functions described above are integrated,

a) A warning lamp for each stack of banknotes lights to indicate that it requires refilling and is through Actuated microswitch that controls the linear positions the pressure buffer he arrangements i? 7 can feel, (Also use the keyboard lock (v)).

b) A warning lamp lights up when the note deflector bV the note issuing device is in its operating position (see issue tax interlock (ix)) or if more than 13 deflections have occurred since the container 69 for receiving returned notes was emptied has been.

c) A warning lamp lights up when j> 0 checks have been deposited in the check storage compartment 37. This means an advance warning for the output control interlock function (x) which (as explained above) goes into puncture when a number from 4-0 has been registered, whereupon the lamp goes out.

d) A warning lamp is provided for each QeLdwert of notes in order to indicate the passage of undeflected VMfach notes to the respective output level, which ^{has been verified by the LH} achweis syst em. This warning device ignores distracted multiple notes and only displays partially overlapping notes or notes which abut at the corner and which have an overall length greater than a predetermined dimension. If such

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If a warning is raised, the amount of notes removed from the respective issue level must be checked will.

In addition to the above visual devices, there is an audible warning device in the five tier coin dispenser G provided, which is used to warn the operator if one the coin tubes require refilling.

It will now be described the safety device, for example, a simultaneous promotion of > 0, -DM notes and 10, -DM notes (simultaneous feeding of £> and £ 1 notes). While the logic of the control module ensures that that the solenoid valves of each monetary value cannot be energized at the same time can be a situation occur where a note is accidentally fed into the roller system. For example, if a If there is an adhesive area on the foremost note of one of the stacks, this can be attached to the Area of the moving Vakiium-Förderarias des Cannes not in use will adhere regardless of the fact that no vacuum is created will.

"In order to monitor this eventuality outlined above, the welding systems of the conveyor lines of both Values of notes are continuously monitored and thus, if a note is given simultaneously by each Channel is fed, the resulting signals from the detectors are integrated and used as a double note interpreted; the deflector removed

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thus both notes from the conveyor lines without causing a dialing pulse. Alternatively, when the two notes are out of step and the leading edge of each note is facing the Deflection device, the notes would not be deflected, but the warning device (d) turned on in the manner explained above.

It is now associated with the operational sequence the block diagram of FIG. described.

In this example it is assumed that a customer has a check for 1i? 0b, 30 DM (£ 150.63) submitted and carried out his wishes in the following way:

, - DM (£ 13i>) in i? 0, - DM notes (* £ notes) 150 DM (£ 15) in 10 DM notes (£ 1 notes) and b, 30 DM (b ^ pence) in coins

it is further assumed that the supply stacks are fully loaded with paper money and coins.

The cashier places the check X (see FIG. Z) in the entry slot 13 of the device A. He then programs the control module by manipulating the numeric keypad in the following manner:

i) by pressing the number key 1 (which represents an Eundertian digit) a electrical circuit closed and a single pulse in, a first four-bit binary code

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The decimal function is converted into a one-key memory to be led.

ii) By pressing the number key 5 (which is the tens digit represents,) another electrical circuit is closed, which converts a single impulse into a second Four-bit binary code decimal function converted, which is put into one-key memory, and the same Time the first four-bit function is shifted to a ten-key memory.

iii) By pressing the number key 5 (the one digit represents) another electrical circuit is closed, which in the same way a third binary fc function forms and leads to the one-key memory,

and at the same time the first and second functions are shifted to the hundreds and tens memory, respectively. The contents of the three key-in memories are decoded by units, tens and hundreds dedoders, the outputs of which are used to energize the corresponding switch positions of each of the corresponding ten-position rotary switches of the printer wheels, which have already been explained above. Thus, in the present example, the switching positions 5 of the one-decades, which are assigned to the 50, —DM, 10, —DM and coin print wheels are excited. In a similar way, the switch positions ~ $ of the tens of decades which are assigned to the 50, DM, 10, DM and coin print wheels, and likewise the switch positions 1 of the hundreds of decades which are assigned to the 50, DM and 10, —DM print wheels are assigned. So far the device has not been programmed with respect to the desired currency value (namely 50, -DM or 10, -DM) and the

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The fact that all decades of all functions have been excited is for reasons of simplicity and convenience Coincidentally, the cost-effectiveness of the components.

Iv) By pressing the desired function key (. Namely i? O, - 'DM.) The setting of the solenoids is now effected, which are assigned to the three decades of the i? Ü, - DM pressure wheels in order to turn them until their respective gap contact arms arrive at the energized switch positions mentioned above. As a result, the i? 0, —DM pressure wheels are in their effective pressure positions 13 !? x is set and when this is achieved, an electrical circuit clears or clears the three subsections of the keypad memory.

v) In a similar manner, the two decades of the 150 DM value are put into the tens and ones keystroke memories keyed in and by pressing the 10, —DM function key, the corresponding Switching contact arms caused to control and the tens and units 10, —DM- print wheels in the

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effective printing position 1i? / to be positioned

Simultaneously with the keying-in process described above, the binary pulses become two corresponding ones Up-down register counters in order to thereby record the total sums of the required DM 0 and DM 10 monetary values. ' The contents of these counters are summed up and decoded by means of an adding device in order to obtain the Display tubes 11 to drive on the left side of the decimal point display 12 and a visible test for the cashier to deliver that keying

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.Correctly; has been executed. If an instruction for the device is impossible or cannot be carried out, the corresponding type wheels are not set and the display is not given. For example, an attempt to key in a monetary value of 290 I) M in i> 0 DM notes will have no Eri & g and thus draw the operator's attention to the fact that a mistake has been made. Such an error can be corrected by pressing the 10-DM-function key or durcn depressing the "clear" - 'i ¹ aste 8 aient to the contents of the Eintastspeicher to loscJaen.

Programming for the amounts of the desired monetary value in coins becomes in a similar fashion those described above and in this case the two decades become the coin print wheels positioned and the value is fed into a third up-down register counter, thereby the to drive two indicator tubes on the right side of the decimal point display 12. The one displayed in this way Total should now be equal to the amount of money on the check, and if this is correct is done, the cashier then presses the "dispense" button 9, which is used to collect the to initiate the following process provided that none of the above-mentioned interlocking functions have become effective «

vl) By activating the "output" function key, the control logic device is caused to select the required note value of the highest value class, which in this example serves to activate the solenoid vacuum tube ©

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to excite the arm of the> U, —DM section of the Two-class note issuing device is assigned. A power supply is then applied to the drive motor of the note issuing device in order to obtain the correct or to issue corresponding notes. Every note that is carried along the conveyor line goes past the photoelectric detector bü and Corresponding counting pulses are generated by the discriminator and fed back to the i> ü, —DM-Klassen-Auf - lowering or reducing the down register counter, which in turn reduces the display tubes 11 via the adding device or reduces their values. The grades are given at the end of the funding line by the with serrated storage wheel 64- collected and in the output stage or in the output rack bi? deposited. Notes conveyed in multiple layers passing the photoelectric detector, are determined and derived from the funding line provided that their combined Total length does not exceed a predetermined dimension. As already explained, is this limitation is necessary to ensure that the deflector is in its operative position before the arrival of the leading edge of the multiple notes is moved. At the end of the issuance of the i? 0, —DM class notes the assigned up-down register counter reaches zero and the logic device switches the Turns off power to the solenoid vacuum tube and then energizes the same valve that the 10, DM grade notes assigned. Thereafter, notes are sent from the DM 10 section of the note dispenser led to the assigned output stage and in a manner similar to that explained above,

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discriminated or differentiated. In this case the counting pulses generated in this way set the 10, DM class% n up-down register counter and the display tubes down or decrease their values. The feed continues until the counter and the displayed numbers reach zero. Simultaneously with that Programming the two-tier note dispenser selects the third up-down register counter the desired number of coin tubes according to the numbers on the right side of the 11th decimal point of the display tubes. By depressing the "Dispense" button 9 causes a coin from each preselected tube in a single Operation is ejected and after this has been carried out, the corresponding Digits of the display tubes 11 are subtracted until they reach zero.

Simultaneously with the depression of the "Output" button 9 (provided that it has not been locked for any of the above explained reasons) a pulse train is generated, which is used to drive the stepper motor of the check transport mechanism to operate to move the check to the effective printing position under the eight printing type wheels 24. After that, that will Solenoid 27 activated so that the hammer rod prints the check, and finally the check transport drive motor is again energized to the check in the $ 7 storage compartment using the

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Belt systems 16 and 22 to move. If the check is moved away from the pressure position, that becomes Solenoid 27 moved again, so aass the type wheels on the spell of the registration roller 31 print. Venn the note output is finished, a pulse is generated to. to energize the solenoid '/ 3, which serves to energize the Open folder '/ 1 of the output level to be unlocked, so that the notes can be removed by the operator. When all three up-down register counters Reaching zero, the Schectctransport Mechanism; his Operating cycle ended and no multiple note warning signal has occurred in the note issuing device, a transaction pulse is generated, which the register counter clears to zero the printers and the color transfer belt 29 and registration roller conveyor are after each operating cycle with their respective locking systems, which have already been explained above, gradually advanced.

On the other hand, if there is a multiple note warning signal While the promotion of one of the note classes has been generated, the operator must press the "delete" key Press 8 and thereby generate the required transaction impulse, which has the effect explained above caused.

The output stage is designed so that it accepts a maximum of one hundred notes in each section; Consequently a device is provided which the Jfordermechanismus stops if this number is exceeded during an output. When reaching a number of one hundred grades in either class will be one

closed electrical circuit, temporarily the

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i'ördermecnanismus locked and the solenoid. 73 excited, aas the hinged plate 71 opens and thus the removal of the notes is permitted. The result of the output or the counting cycle is not canceled by this process; when the hinged door is closed again, the Operation of the funding mechanism resumed, to end the output in the normal way.

In addition to the electronic counting units described above, further counters are electromechanical Type provided that simultaneously the quantities aer of each of the currency classes Record funds spent for an ongoing overall display of daily transactions to be presented.

An alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention will now be described.

As an alternative to the manual choice of the class and set of in relation to a specific one Total amount of notes to be issued, it is possible to modify the apparatus to cause any of a number of possible programs is to provide an automatically selected output. In its simplest form, the device can do so be constructed so that it provides the desired program, or can be in a more elaborate form a switching arrangement can be provided which allows the control logic device to different Modify desired ways.

The following are three examples of such programs

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given for different possibilities.

I) An extremely economical mixture is provided by issuing the highest possible number of notes of the highest class, for example a sum of 90 DM = 1 10 DM and 4 χ 10 DM or a sum from 100 DM = 2 χ X> DM

II) If the sum is greater than 4, the mixture should have a minimum of 5 10 DM notes, for example a sum of DM 90 = DM 9 10 or a sum of 100 DM »1 X J? 0 DM and 5 x 10 DM

III) If the sum is greater than 90, —Dh, the Mixing a minimum of 10 10 DM notes have, for example, a total of 190 DM »1 χ bO, DM and

14 χ 10 DM

or a sum of DM 200, DM 2 50, and

10 χ 10 DM.

For example, the automatic way of the program is carried out by keying in the required The sum of money on the numeric keypad in the following way:

i) first, the value of the required paper currency keyed in.

ii) Second, the "decimal point" key is depressed .

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iii) Third is the value of the coins required keyed in.

iv) Finally the "dispense" button is depressed, so that the currency parts in the already described Way to be spent.

If no coin values after the decimal point are required, it is necessary to press the zero key twice, to complete the program.

In operation, the value of the paper currency is entered in the ^ U, -DM-Kiassen-Register. Any rest above and below i? 0, —DM becomes that 10, —DM Class Register. The total sum the two registers will be displayed on the display tubes 11 and the two registers will when the output progresses, in the same way as the manual operation of the device, decreased or their values diminished.

In the case of automatic issuance, only the issuance amount is shown on the check or the registration roll is printed out, but to indicate that an automatic output has occurred, a mark is displayed, for example an asterisk or a letter A printed alongside the transaction entry for future reference purposes.

The device can also be used for analog punctures that do not require a printing operation is required. If, for example, the device with or without the automatic output option

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is used to put together Loimpakaket To derive from information derived from a printed sum is an input document usually not associated with it. You can do this by maintaining the registration roller printing option a useful record of individual transactions carried out can be provided.

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Claims (14)

Patent claims 1 J Device for issuing a currency in a multitude of different values, characterized by a device (») for storing a multitude of stacks of baniaiotes (N ) , each stack containing baniaiotes from a single class, by means (> b) for selective Removal of individual bantc notes from each stack, by means (> 9, 6i, 62, b ^, 64-) for transporting the baniaiotes thus removed to an output station (65), by means (60) for determining the passage of each bank note through the transport device, by means of a device (6,7) sum selecting the monetary value to be dispensed in each class, which is suitable for the operation of one or more of these devices (56,;? 9, 61, 62, δ3, 64, 60) control, and by means which causes the output of the number of notes from each stack which is equivalent to the value selected in the corresponding class. 2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for selecting of money a switching device indicative of the value and a switching device indicative of the class includes. 3. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that g e ke η η that the switching devices stop the operation of the bank note removal device in be able to control the respective batch * 109851/0203 4. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that electronic Counter registers are provided which can be actuated by the switching devices. ¹ P. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the device for plaguing the passage of banknotes can reduce the register counters and disable the corresponding banknote removal devices after the required number of banknotes have been issued. b. Device according to claim;?, Characterized in that g e k e η nz eichnet that a bill deflector is provided by the device is operable to check the passage of banknotes from the transport device Remove Benknodes that have not been identified as a single banioiote. y. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that g e k e η η an additional switching device is provided, which is independent of the for the switching device characterizing the class the output of predetermined numbers of at least a class of banknotes depending on the total amount required. 8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, marked by a coin storage device (C), by a device for releasing Hinzen from this to a coin dispensing station - 59 - 109851/0203 2 1 21 S 1 5 and by means (b, 7) for selecting the Monetary value to be issued in coins, which is suitable for controlling the release device. 9. Apparatus according to claim ö, characterized in that that the device for selecting the monetary value to be dispensed in coins has one indicative of the value and one for the coin Characteristic switching device comprises and that this is assigned a counter register. 10. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a facility "for creating permanent records of the issued Sums of money. 11. The device according to claim 10, gekennzeichn e t by means for introducing a Checks or similar documents in the device and by a device for printing on this document. 12. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that a key memory is provided is that by the value dialing device and the * Class selection device can be produced or adjusted is, and that the contents of the one-key memory too a register counter for the selected class can be managed and then the key memory can be deleted. 13. The apparatus according to claim 12, characterized by a value printing device for each Class and can be actuated by the operation of the relevant class selection device - 40 - 109851/0203 Means for their type for printing the value contained in the assigned key-in memory adapt. 14. Apparatus according to claim 12 or 1 ^, characterized through coin storage means, means for releasing coins therefrom to and through a mint dispensing station a coin selector that reads the contents of the Keypad memory to a register counter for Feed coins and then clear the keypad memory .Can. 1>. Device according to one of Claims 12 to 14, marked by a control logic device who have favourited the bill removal device Joining each other in "with respect to each of the Can put the stack into operation. - 41 - 10985 1/0203 Blank page