EP0883093B1 - Banknotes reader - Google Patents

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EP0883093B1
EP0883093B1 EP98113778A EP98113778A EP0883093B1 EP 0883093 B1 EP0883093 B1 EP 0883093B1 EP 98113778 A EP98113778 A EP 98113778A EP 98113778 A EP98113778 A EP 98113778A EP 0883093 B1 EP0883093 B1 EP 0883093B1
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André DELESSERT
André Gerlier
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  • the invention relates to a banknote reader of the Preamble of claim 1 mentioned type.
  • banknote readers are suitable, for example, for triggering a service at vending machines by means of predetermined Denominations of banknotes.
  • U.S. Patent 4,807,736 and U.S. Patent 4,858,744 describe compact Banknote readers for installation in vending machines, together with a banknote container in the same frame to save space are housed.
  • CH-PS 661 603 and the patents listed above show the arrangement of testing equipment, the banknotes with a scanning optical or magnetic methods, as well Facilities for transporting banknotes.
  • the banknotes will be in recordable manner from CH-PS 658 736 known cash boxes stacked, which secured against unauthorized stealing of banknotes are.
  • a stacker shows the Research Disclosure, December 1984, RD 24820.
  • a banknote reader using both magnetic and optical sensors is disclosed in US 3,265,205.
  • This Reader includes a transport and a testing device, along a transport system inside the reader are arranged. When a banknote is accepted It turns into a cashbox in the back transported by the reader. If the banknote is not is to be adopted, it becomes the front of the Readers returned where they can be taken.
  • the invention is based on the object, a cost-effective To provide a banknote reader that does not have these disadvantages, but easily adapt to customer needs leaves and is easy to maintain.
  • 1 means one of the two in a predetermined one Distance arranged in parallel, essentially rectangular Side boards of a cuboid banknote reader whose Front part 2 easily interchangeable on one narrow side of the Side boards 1 is attached.
  • the side boards 1 are at the the rear narrow side bounded by a boundary 3 or 3 '.
  • the front part 2 has at least one acceptance opening 7 for banknotes 8.
  • the boundary of the section 4 conceals a base part 2 'of the front part 2, on which the front part 2 is attached to the side boards 1.
  • the banknote reader is designed to protect against dust and mechanical Damage in a z. B. folded from sheet metal, tubular Inserted sleeve 9 of rectangular cross section, which on a first narrow side 9 'one between the side plates. 1 arranged connection opening 10 to one with the sleeve 9 detachably connected money container 11 to the banknotes 8 after the Acceptance decision in the money container 11 to collect.
  • the sleeve 9 is sized in length so that the banknote reader of the Base part 2 'to the boundary 3 or 3' within the sleeve. 9 is. Under the second narrow side 12, the first Narrow page 9 is opposite, have the side boards 1 a Cutout for a flap 13 on.
  • the flap 13 is anchored to one in the side boards 1 Axis pivotally mounted as a hinge 13 '. As soon as the Banknote reader is pulled out of the sleeve 9, the flap is 13th hinged and allows free access for maintenance on Banknote reader in the interior 14 between the side boards 1.
  • the flap 13 that Hinge 13 'in the immediate vicinity of the boundary 3 on, with the dashed lines the flap 13 at Open indicate.
  • the interior 14 of the banknote reader has room for one System 15 for transporting banknotes 8, which is a transport route determines on which the banknotes 8 individually by along the Transit arranged components of the banknote reader through be transported.
  • the easily exchangeable components determine the function of the banknote reader and are fixed Assigned places along the transport path. For example, form guided by rollers, not shown here belts the transport system 15, with the axes of the rollers perpendicular to the side plates 1 pierced.
  • a switch 19 may connect, in a return channel 20 through the End wall 2 through and branches to a stacker 21.
  • the simplest version of the banknote reader are neither the Soft 19 nor the stacker 21 installed in the interior 14, wherein the space for the uninstalled building blocks 19 and 21 for a any retrofitting remains free.
  • the side boards 1 form therefore a built-in scaffolding of the banknote reader.
  • the Acceptance opening 7 and the return channel 20 are in cross section Narrow rectangles perpendicular to the side boards 1 are aligned and whose width the dimensions of the largest Denomination of the predetermined for acceptance banknotes 8 corresponds.
  • the distance of the side boards 1 preferably according to the dimensions of the largest banknote, wherein the country-specific front part 2 according to the nominal values is selected.
  • a space extending between the input channel 16 and the above Stacker 21 across the front part 2 leading transport path is connected to a coupled to the transport system 15 Drive unit 22 occupied.
  • the transport path is folded. After the tester 18, the transport path bends 180 ° to the first narrow side 9 toward the front part 2 and leads between the tester 18 and the space for the stacker 21st through to the entrance of the switch 19, immediately behind the Return channel 20 is located.
  • the transport route branches in the switch 19.
  • the one branch leads to the return channel 20, the another branch bends back to the stacker 21 back to the first Narrow 9 from 180 ° towards the rear boundary 3 from. He opens into a conveyor belt 23 of the stacker 21. All mechanical Functions of the stacker 21 are for example of the common drive unit 22 drivable.
  • the conveyor belt 23 extends parallel to the first narrow side 9 of the Turn 19 to the rear edge 3, so that the transport route Folded like a Z.
  • the stacker 21 has according to the aforementioned Research Disclosure, December 1984, RD 24820, a motorized driven ram on which the transport belt 23 on the Connection opening 10 aligned banknotes 8 in the money container 11 promoted.
  • the cashier 24 takes over the customer individually by the Acceptance opening 7 entered banknotes 8 at the end of the conveyor belt 23 and put it on by already entered Banknotes shaped bunch.
  • the intermediate cash box 24 gives that Bundle on a command from a controller 25 back to the Transport belt 23 from, the bundle as a whole in the reversed direction from the conveyor belt 23 in the direction of Weiche 19 is being transported.
  • the bundle can from the stacker 21 in the Money container 11 pushed or from the conveyor belt 23 by means of a Guide plate 26 through the return channel 20 through the customer be returned.
  • a controller 25 monitors the functions of the banknote reader, evaluates the measurement results of the tester 18 and gives a fulfillment of predetermined sales criteria the service of the vending machine 6 free.
  • the control unit 25 is in installed the flap 13 which is pivotable with this, so that during maintenance both the controller 25 and the Input channel 16 and the tester 18 of the second Narrow side 12 are easily accessible.
  • the built-in components 16, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 24 are via lines with the electronic control unit 25 connected to the necessary Accomplish data exchange or the power supply.
  • the Control unit 25 detects which of the blocks 16, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 24 are associated with him, and is set to be Program for banknote reading according to the connected Modules 16, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 24 adapt.
  • the banknote reader has the advantage that subsequently desired additional functions according to the additionally installed component be executed or blocked again without the Control unit 25 itself be replaced or reprogrammed got to.
  • the inserted through the receiving opening 7 banknote 8 is in Input channel 16 aligned exactly with the transport system 15, which detects the banknote 8 at the entrance 17 to the testing device 18 and conveyed.
  • the input channel 16 prevents Nachschieben further banknotes 8, until the tester 18 for the next Banknote 8 is free again.
  • the tester 18 scans characterizing features of the bill 8 with an optical and / or magnetic method.
  • the the Control unit 25 transmitted measured values or derived therefrom Characteristic values are compared with stored setpoints. at a match, the controller 25 judges the Banknote 8 as acceptable, the z. B. in the buffer 24th can be stored until the customer decides whether he is the Service wishes or not. In the former case, the Latch 24 the banknotes 8 in the stacker 21, they with the motor driven ram in the money container promoted. If the user cancels the note input, the Latch 24 the already entered banknotes 8 to the Transport belt 23 from which the banknotes 8 through the space of the Stacker 21 and conveyed through the baffle 26 in the switch 19 returns the customer through the return channel 20.
  • the banknote reader is 180 ° about its longitudinal axis rotated in the cutout 4 arranged so that the money container 11 is located above the side boards 1 and advantageous new installation options can be developed.
  • the stacker 21 is necessary to the Bank notes 8 ( Figure 1) up into the money container 11 to Plug.
  • the only adaptation of the banknote reader for a Installation in this position is the replacement of the front part. 2 ( Figure 1) against the front part 27, the receiving opening 7 and Return channel 20 for more convenient insertion of the banknotes eighth are designed differently, with the customer seen the Acceptance opening 7 is disposed below the return channel 20. Also at Fronteil 27 are the receiving opening 7 and the return channel 20 against the customer also slightly inclined downwards.
  • the end parts 2 and the front parts 27 can be completely off molded glass fiber reinforced plastic. This technique allows good ergonometric forms of the acceptance opening 7 and the return channel 20 cost-effectively.
  • Acceptance opening 7 is one with the control unit 25 pluggable connected signal display 7 'arranged, for example, the Prompts user to insert additional banknotes 8.
  • an intermediate cash box 24 (FIG. 1) is present, this includes Transport system 15 after the tester 18 at the truck entrance arranged switch 19, one branch of the transport route to Divisional trunk of the diverter redirects to this tribal range a turn of 180 ° einzünden.
  • the trunk line of the switch 19 forms the conveyor belt 23.
  • the switch 19 has pivotally angeordetes baffle 26, which by means of a Spring 26 'is held in the rest position, wherein of the Stammrow the switch 19 ago the banknotes 8 in a branch 23 ' the conveyor belt 23 z. B. to the intermediate cash 24 (Figure 1) steerable are because the branch is covered to the transport route.
  • the passive control of the switch 19 has the advantage the simplicity and a discharge of the power supply and the Control unit 25 ( Figure 1), since only by reversing the Drive unit 22 ( Figure 1), d. H. by changing the transport direction, the transport path in the switch 19 is determined.
  • the banknote reader has the advantage that after the simple Replacing the front part 2 against the front part 27 of Scope of the banknote reader is extended and that both simple and comfortable versions with the same building blocks are produced and the simple Executions even under difficult conditions in the field at any time can be retrofitted.
  • the blocks with the same functions can be different Embodiments, wherein they meet the requirement regarding the Space requirements and the transport path of the banknotes 8 meet have to.
  • the testing device 18 is at this point mentioned that depending on the design visually and / or magnetically the Characteristics of the banknote 8 scans.
  • the money container 11 has a lever 28 which is on a Slide to open and close its inlet acts.
  • An advantageously arranged on the money container 11 mechanical probe 29 is for sensing the relative position of the Money container 11 to the sleeve 9 and the connection opening 10th set up.
  • the sensor 29 prevents opening of the money container 11, as long as the sensor 29 is not predetermined in the Sleeve 9 is engaged. Conversely, the money container 11 is not are removed from the sleeve 9, when the connection opening 10th is still open and the sensor 29 is engaged. This increases the Security against unauthorized manipulation by unauthorized persons.
  • the simplest version of the banknote reader described above without switch 19, stacker 21 and intermediate cash 24 has a Transport path according to the figure 2 and is only in the installed position according to the figure 1 usable.
  • the from the control unit 25th accepted banknotes 8 are from the transport system 15 to about led the connection opening 10 and fall loose in the money container 11, an open container, for example, a simple bag, can be. Unaccepted banknotes 8 will be returned by the transport system 15.
  • the controller 25 is advantageous for Recognition of a coding in connection with the plug contact of the Signal display 7 'set up, z. B. by means of a shorting bridge in the plug part.
  • the controller 25 reads the plug code and informs about the existence of the Return channel 20 so that the program of the controller 25th the execution of the banknote reader adapts.
  • FIGs 3 and 4 show four possible combinations of Banknote reader and money-box 11 arrangement as they are for installation in the vending machine 6 ( Figure 1) are used.
  • the money container 11A is for the arrangement according to the figures 3a and 4b, while in Figures 3b and 4a of the Design A mirror-image constructed money container 11B useful is.
  • the money container 11 A is below the sleeve 9 arranged.
  • the banknote reader is connected to the front part 2 equipped.
  • the money container 11A is interchangeable cuboid cassette formed, whose inlet opening on the kausundgsö réelle 10 ( Figure 1) aligned and upon actuation of the lever 28 can be closed by means of closure plates.
  • Parallel to the longitudinal edges, the money container 11 on both Side surfaces each have a groove 30, for example, in the vicinity of Connection opening 10.
  • the sleeve 9 is in the direction of the money container 11 extended on both sides with profiles, so that when Inserting the money container 11, the two grooves 30 in the Intervene profiles.
  • the banknote reader and the money container 11 Together form a mounting unit 32.
  • the money container 11 in a massive version shows the aforementioned Swiss Patent No. 658 736.
  • the money container 11 On its front side, the money container 11 has a handle 31 and the lever 28. On the handle 31 is the money container 11, the slides with the grooves 30 in the profiles of the sleeve 9, convenient as far as inserted, until the sensor 29 ( Figure 2) in the predetermined position of the money container 11 engages and the Lever 28 for opening the inlet opening of the cash container 11 releases, so that the mounting unit 32 is ready for use.
  • the Lever 28 If the money container 11 filled with the banknotes 8 (FIG to be transported to a machine center, is with the Lever 28 first to the inlet opening of the cash box 11 to close, with the money container 11 to pull out is released. Subsequently, the locked money container 11 on the handle 31 from the sleeve 9 pulled.
  • the lever 28 is just mentioned as an example, since the closing of the inlet opening and the lock between the money container 11 and the Banknote reader in the predetermined position also with one Screw cap, such. B. rotary lock with key, done can.
  • the banknote reader is an advantage within the sleeve 9 on at least one telescopic rail 33rd arranged.
  • the telescopic rails 33 are so on the side boards 1 ( Figure 1) attached, that the flap 13 ( Figure 1) Although it is concealed on the side, but outside the shell 9 is freely pivotable.
  • the banknote reader is therefore slightly out of the sleeve 9 with the front part 2 ahead in the direction an arrow 34 for maintenance pulled out when the wall. 5 ( Figure 1) of the vending machine 6 is removed. In its predetermined working position is by means of a second rotary lock with key of banknote reader lockable.
  • the mounting unit 32 is 180 ° about an axis perpendicular to the end face 2 opposite to the Arrangement in Figure 3a rotated and the front part 2 ( Figure 3a) replaced by the ergonometrically more favorable front part 27; this requires the use of the money container of the 11B version.
  • FIG. 5 shows the vending machine 6 with the in the Operating position arranged mounting unit 32, the For example, in a building wall 36 in a niche 37 is installed. Once the audience facing wall 5 away is is for the maintenance of the banknote reader from the sleeve 9 the niche 37 withdrawn or the money container 11 interchangeable.
  • FIGS. 6a and 6b the installation of the banknote reader in FIG shown a security space 38, wherein the as acceptance-return part trained front or front part 2 and 27 ( Figure 4b) and the wall 5 together with the building wall 36, the security room 38th demarcate against the audience.
  • Both the money container 11 is interchangeable and the necessary maintenance executable.
  • the mounting unit 32 is with Advantage on roller bearings 39, 39 'arranged so that the mounting unit 32 for maintenance without additional help from one Installer is displaced in the security room 38.
  • the U-shaped transport path ( Figure 2) has as a further advantage easier accessibility.
  • Exemplary is the Installation unit in the arrangement according to the figure 3a in the figure 7 shown, with the two side plates 1 of the scaffolding along a substantially diagonal dividing line 40 into one Upper part 41 and a lower part 42 are divided.
  • the two parts of the scaffolding are interconnected by means of a common Axis 43 at the level of the return channel 20 at the end of the or front part 2 or 27 ( Figure 2) facing away articulated connected.
  • the front or front part 2 or 27 is on the Lower part 42 arranged, which with a U-shaped Adapter 44 for the connection to the money container 11th equipped.
  • the U-shaped intermediate piece 44 engages in the Grooves 30 of the cash box.
  • the two side boards 1 of the Lower parts 42 may advantageously three pins 45 in identical Arrangement, with which the banknote reader in each Mounting position is arranged on a mounting plate 46, wherein the space 35 between the side board 1 and the Mounting plate 46 remains free.
  • the Mounting plate 46 can directly or over the Telescopic rail 33 ( Figure 6b) connected to the vending machine be.
  • the hood 1 (FIG. 1) can also be omitted.
  • the flap 13 with the control unit 25 ( Figure 1) is advantageous with the hinge 13 'on the upper edge of the one side boards. 1 hinged to the upper part 41 so that connector 47 for the signal and Supply lines can be led away to the rear and without interrupting it, the flap 13 around the hinge 13 ' easily swivels.
  • a unfolding of the upper part 41 and / or a pivoting of the flap 1 is therefore also in the Installation position possible.
  • the Transport path in the region of the input channel 16 ( Figure 1) and the Tester 18 ( Figure 1) are completely exposed, especially to Sensors of the tester 18 to wait or adjust.
  • the banknotes 8 are shown schematically in FIG drawn, U-shaped transport path through the receiving opening. 7 entered in the front part 2, wherein the banknote 8 in the direction of Arrows 48 is transported.
  • the banknote reader is in place of the stacker 21 ( Figure 2) a like the switch 19 ( Figure 1) controlled by the tester 18 ( Figure 1) Deflector 49 arranged.
  • the deflector 49 may be in the transport path be pivoted so that the banknote to be collected 8 ( Figure 1) deflected from the transport path in the money container 11 and falls into them. Is the acceptance of the banknote 8 too refuse, the deflector 49 is pivoted out of the transport path, so that the banknote 8 is returned via the return channel 20 becomes.
  • the Adapter 44 ( Figure 7) is omitted if instead of the heavy Money container 11 a light open container for the banknotes is used.
  • the banknote reader is lightweight enough so that it is in section 4 directly to the wall 5 ( Figure 1) can be attached, the two at the front part of the second arranged pin 45, which in the drawing of Figure 8 with Crosses are indicated, connected by means of angle to the wall 5 become.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Banknotenleser der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 genannten Art.The invention relates to a banknote reader of the Preamble of claim 1 mentioned type.

Solche Banknotenleser eignen sich beispielsweise zum Auslösen einer Dienstleistung bei Verkaufsautomaten mittels vorbestimmten Nennwerten von Banknoten.Such banknote readers are suitable, for example, for triggering a service at vending machines by means of predetermined Denominations of banknotes.

Es ist ein Banknotenleser dieser Art aus der FR-A 2'453'811 bekannt, bei dem eine Eingangssperre vor einem Banknoten-Prüfgerät ein zu rasches Nachschieben weiterer Banknoten verhindert, bis das Prüfgerät die Echtheit der Banknote überprüft bzw. die Banknote zurückgewiesen oder gestapelt hat.It is a banknote reader of this kind from FR-A 2'453'811 known in which an entrance barrier in front of a banknote tester too fast feeding of further banknotes prevents the tester from verifying the authenticity of the bill or the banknote has been rejected or stacked.

Die US-PS 4'807'736 und US-PS 4'858'744 beschreiben kompakte Banknotenlesegeräte zum Einbau in Verkaufgeräte, die zusammen mit einem Banknotenbehälter im gleichen Rahmen platzsparend untergebracht sind.U.S. Patent 4,807,736 and U.S. Patent 4,858,744 describe compact Banknote readers for installation in vending machines, together with a banknote container in the same frame to save space are housed.

Es ist auch bekannt (DE-OS 20 28 649 und DE-PS 26 19 620) nach dem Prüfgerät einen Zwischenspeicher für die vom Prüfgerät erkannten und akzeptierten Banknoten einzurichten. Ein Auftrag kann bei einem solchen Banknotenleser erst ausgelöst werden, wenn sich der für die Dienstleistung benötigte, z. B. aus mehreren Banknoten zusammengesetzte Betrag bereits im Zwischenspeicher befindet.It is also known (DE-OS 20 28 649 and DE-PS 26 19 620) the tester a buffer for the tester Establish recognized and accepted banknotes. An order can only be triggered with such a banknote reader, if the needed for the service, z. B. from several Banknotes composite amount already in the cache located.

Die CH-PS 661 603 und die oben aufgeführten Patentschriften zeigen die Anordnung von Prüfgeräten, die die Banknoten mit einem optischen oder magnetischen Verfahren abtasten, sowie Einrichtungen zum Transport der Banknoten. Die Banknoten werden in bespielsweise aus der CH-PS 658 736 bekannten Geldkassetten gestapelt, die gegen unbefugtes Entwenden von Banknoten gesichert sind. Eine Stapelvorrichtung zeigt die Research Disclosure, December 1984, RD 24820. CH-PS 661 603 and the patents listed above show the arrangement of testing equipment, the banknotes with a scanning optical or magnetic methods, as well Facilities for transporting banknotes. The banknotes will be in recordable manner from CH-PS 658 736 known cash boxes stacked, which secured against unauthorized stealing of banknotes are. A stacker shows the Research Disclosure, December 1984, RD 24820.

Ein Banknotenleser unter Verwendung magnetischer und optischer Sensoren ist in US 3 265 205 offenbart. Dieser Leser umfaßt eine Transport- und eine Prüfeinrichtung, die entlang eines Transportsystems im Inneren des Lesers angeordnet sind. Wenn eine Banknote angenommen werden soll, wird sie zu einer Geldkassette im hinteren Bereich des Lesers transportiert. Wenn die Banknote jedoch nicht angenommen werden soll, wird sie zur Vorderseite des Lesers zurückgegeben, wo sie entnommen werde kann.A banknote reader using both magnetic and optical sensors is disclosed in US 3,265,205. This Reader includes a transport and a testing device, along a transport system inside the reader are arranged. When a banknote is accepted It turns into a cashbox in the back transported by the reader. If the banknote is not is to be adopted, it becomes the front of the Readers returned where they can be taken.

Die in diesen Patentschriften beschriebenen Einrichtungen weisen den Nachteil auf, dass jede der beschriebenen Ausführungen für die Bedürfnisse eines bestimmten Kundenkreises zugeschnitten ist, relativ viel Platz beansprucht und keine einfachen Aenderungen der Konstruktion zulässt.Those described in these patents Facilities point the disadvantage that each of the described designs for the needs of a specific clientele are tailored takes up a lot of space and no easy changes the construction allows.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen kostengünstigen Banknotenleser zu schaffen, der diese Nachteile nicht aufweist, sondern sich leicht an kundenspezifische Bedürfnisse anpassen lässt und wartungsfreundlich ist.The invention is based on the object, a cost-effective To provide a banknote reader that does not have these disadvantages, but easily adapt to customer needs leaves and is easy to maintain.

Die Erfindung besteht in den im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmalen. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Ansprüchen.The invention consists in the features specified in claim 1. Advantageous embodiments result from the dependent Claims.

Nachfolgend werden Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert.Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention with reference to the Drawings explained in more detail.

Es zeigt:

Figur 1
einen quaderförmigen Banknotenleser mit einem darunter angeordneten Geldbehälter,
Figur 2
der Banknotenleser mit dem oberhalb des Gehäuses angeordneten Geldbehälter,
Figur 3 a und b
eine Einbaueinheit für Wartungsarbeiten von vorne,
Figur 4 a und b
die Einbaueinheit für rückwärtige Wartungsarbeiten,
Figur 5
einen Verkaufsautomaten,
Figur 6 a und b
der Verkaufsautomat mit einem Sicherheitsraum für die Wartung,
Figur 7
die Einbaueinheit mit einer Befestigungsplatte und
Figur 8
der Banknotenleser mit einem Ablenker.
It shows:
FIG. 1
a rectangular banknote reader with a money container arranged underneath,
FIG. 2
the banknote reader with the money container disposed above the housing,
Figure 3 a and b
an installation unit for maintenance work from the front,
Figure 4 a and b
the installation unit for backward maintenance,
FIG. 5
a vending machine,
Figure 6 a and b
the vending machine with a security room for maintenance,
FIG. 7
the mounting unit with a mounting plate and
FIG. 8
the banknote reader with a deflector.

In der Figur 1 bedeutet 1 eine der beiden in einem vorbestimmten Abstand parallel angeordneten, im wesentlichen rechteckigen Seitenplatinen eines quaderförmigen Banknotenlesers, dessen Stirnteil 2 leicht austauschbar an der einen Schmalseite der Seitenplatinen 1 befestigt ist. Die Seitenplatinen 1 sind an der hinteren Schmalseite durch eine Berandung 3 bzw. 3' begrenzt. In der Arbeitsstellung des Banknotenlesers ragt der Stirnteil 2 durch einen Ausschnitt 4 in einer Wand 5 hindurch, z. B. aus einem Verkaufsautomaten 6 heraus. Das Stirnteil 2 besitzt wenigstens eine Annahmeöffnung 7 für Banknoten 8. Die Berandung des Ausschnitts 4 verdeckt eine Sockelpartie 2' des Stirnteils 2, auf der das Stirnteil 2 an den Seitenplatinen 1 befestigt ist. Die gemeinsamen Berührungsflächen der Berandung des Ausschnitts 4 mit der Sockelpartie 2' sind so gewählt, dass sie einen Zugang zum Innern des Verkaufsautomaten 6 verhindern.In Fig. 1, 1 means one of the two in a predetermined one Distance arranged in parallel, essentially rectangular Side boards of a cuboid banknote reader whose Front part 2 easily interchangeable on one narrow side of the Side boards 1 is attached. The side boards 1 are at the the rear narrow side bounded by a boundary 3 or 3 '. In the working position of the banknote reader protrudes the front part. 2 through a cutout 4 in a wall 5 through, z. B. off a vending machine 6 out. The front part 2 has at least one acceptance opening 7 for banknotes 8. The boundary of the section 4 conceals a base part 2 'of the front part 2, on which the front part 2 is attached to the side boards 1. The common contact surfaces of the boundary of the section 4 with the base part 2 'are chosen so that they have an access to prevent the interior of the vending machine 6.

Der Banknotenleser ist zum Schutz vor Staub und mechanischen Beschädigungen in eine z. B. aus Blech gefaltetete, rohrförmige Hülse 9 von rechteckigem Querschnitt eingeschoben, die auf einer ersten Schmalseite 9' eine zwischen den Seitenplatinen 1 angeordnete Verbindungsöffnung 10 zu einem mit der Hülse 9 lösbar verbundenen Geldbehälter 11 aufweist, um die Banknoten 8 nach der Annahmeentscheidung im Geldbehälter 11 zu sammeln. Die Hülse 9 ist in ihrer Länge so bemessen, dass der Banknotenleser von der Sockelpartie 2' bis zur Berandung 3 bzw. 3' innerhalb der Hülse 9 ist. Unter der zweiten Schmalseite 12, die der ersten Schmalseite 9 gegenüberliegt, weisen die Seitenplatinen 1 einen Ausschnitt für eine Klappe 13 auf.The banknote reader is designed to protect against dust and mechanical Damage in a z. B. folded from sheet metal, tubular Inserted sleeve 9 of rectangular cross section, which on a first narrow side 9 'one between the side plates. 1 arranged connection opening 10 to one with the sleeve 9 detachably connected money container 11 to the banknotes 8 after the Acceptance decision in the money container 11 to collect. The sleeve 9 is sized in length so that the banknote reader of the Base part 2 'to the boundary 3 or 3' within the sleeve. 9 is. Under the second narrow side 12, the first Narrow page 9 is opposite, have the side boards 1 a Cutout for a flap 13 on.

Die Klappe 13 ist um eine in den Seitenplatinen 1 verankerte Achse als Scharnier 13' verschwenkbar gelagert. Sobald der Banknotenleser aus der Hülse 9 gezogen ist, ist die Klappe 13 aufklappbar und ermöglicht freien Zugang für Wartungsarbeiten am Banknotenleser im Innenraum 14 zwischen den Seitenplatinen 1. Beispielhaft weist in der Zeichnung der Figur 1 die Klappe 13 das Scharnier 13' in der unmittelbaren Nachbarschaft zur Berandung 3 auf, wobei die gestrichelt gezeichneten Linien die Klappe 13 beim Oeffnen andeuten.The flap 13 is anchored to one in the side boards 1 Axis pivotally mounted as a hinge 13 '. As soon as the Banknote reader is pulled out of the sleeve 9, the flap is 13th hinged and allows free access for maintenance on Banknote reader in the interior 14 between the side boards 1. By way of example, in the drawing of Figure 1, the flap 13 that Hinge 13 'in the immediate vicinity of the boundary 3 on, with the dashed lines the flap 13 at Open indicate.

Der Innenraum 14 des Banknotenlesers bietet Platz für ein System 15 zur Beförderung der Banknoten 8, das einen Transportweg festlegt, auf dem die Banknoten 8 einzeln durch längs des Transportwegs angeordnete Bausteine des Banknotenlesers hindurch transportiert werden. Die leicht auswechselbaren Bausteine bestimmen die Funktion des Banknotenlesers und sind festen Plätzen längs des Transportwegs zugeordnet. Beispielsweise bilden über Rollen geführte, hier nicht gezeigte Bänder das Transportsystem 15, wobei die Achsen der Rollen senkrecht die Seitenplatinen 1 durchstossen.The interior 14 of the banknote reader has room for one System 15 for transporting banknotes 8, which is a transport route determines on which the banknotes 8 individually by along the Transit arranged components of the banknote reader through be transported. The easily exchangeable components determine the function of the banknote reader and are fixed Assigned places along the transport path. For example, form guided by rollers, not shown here belts the transport system 15, with the axes of the rollers perpendicular to the side plates 1 pierced.

Unmittelbar hinter der Annahmeöffnung 7 schliesst sich ein Eingangskanal 16 an, der sich bis zu einem Eingang 17 eines Prüfgeräts 18 zum Erkennen der Echtheit der Banknoten 8 erstreckt. Hinter dem Prüfgerät 18 kann sich eine Weiche 19 anschliessen, die sich in einen Rückgabekanal 20 durch die Stirnwand 2 hindurch und zu einem Stapler 21 verzweigt. In der einfachsten Ausführung des Banknotenlesers sind weder die Weiche 19 noch der Stapler 21 im Innenraum 14 eingebaut, wobei der Platz für die nicht eingebauten Bausteine 19 und 21 für eine allfällige Nachrüstung freibleibt. Die Seitenplatinen 1 bilden daher ein Einbaugerüst des Banknotenlesers.Immediately behind the acceptance opening 7 closes Input channel 16, which is up to an input 17 of a Test device 18 for recognizing the authenticity of the banknotes 8 extends. Behind the tester 18, a switch 19 may connect, in a return channel 20 through the End wall 2 through and branches to a stacker 21. In the The simplest version of the banknote reader are neither the Soft 19 nor the stacker 21 installed in the interior 14, wherein the space for the uninstalled building blocks 19 and 21 for a any retrofitting remains free. The side boards 1 form therefore a built-in scaffolding of the banknote reader.

Sowohl die Annahmeöffnung 7 als auch der Rückgabekanal 20 - falls vorhanden - durchdringen den Stirnteil 2 vom Innenraum 14 zum Benutzer mit einer leichten Neigung nach unten, damit allfälliges Spritzwasser nicht in den Innenraum 14 eindringen kann. Die Annahmeöffnung 7 und der Rückgabekanal 20 sind im Querschnitt schmale Rechtecke, die senkrecht zu den Seitenplatinen 1 ausgerichtet sind und deren Breite den Abmessungen des grössten Nennwertes der zur Annahme vorbestimmten Banknoten 8 entspricht. Damit der Banknotenleser in vielen Ländern ohne grosse Aenderung verkaufbar ist, richtet sich der Abstand der Seitenplatinen 1 vorzugsweise nach den Abmessungen der grössten Banknote, wobei das länderspezifische Stirnteil 2 entsprechend den Nennwerten ausgewählt wird. Both the acceptance port 7 and the return channel 20 - if present - penetrate the front part 2 from the interior 14 to Users with a slight downward inclination, so that any Splashing water can not penetrate into the interior 14. The Acceptance opening 7 and the return channel 20 are in cross section Narrow rectangles perpendicular to the side boards 1 are aligned and whose width the dimensions of the largest Denomination of the predetermined for acceptance banknotes 8 corresponds. Thus the banknote reader in many countries without big change salable, the distance of the side boards 1 preferably according to the dimensions of the largest banknote, wherein the country-specific front part 2 according to the nominal values is selected.

Ein Raum, der sich zwischen dem Eingangskanal 16 und dem über den Stapler 21 hinweg zum Stirnteil 2 führenden Transportweg befindet, ist mit einer mit dem Transportsystem 15 gekoppelten Antriebseinheit 22 belegt.A space extending between the input channel 16 and the above Stacker 21 across the front part 2 leading transport path is connected to a coupled to the transport system 15 Drive unit 22 occupied.

Um die Länge des Banknotenlesers zu beschränken und den Innenraum 14 optimal auszunutzen, ist der Transportweg gefaltet. Nach dem Prüfgerät 18 biegt der Transportweg um 180° nach der ersten Schmalseite 9 hin gegen den Stirnteil 2 ab und führt zwischen dem Prüfgerät 18 und dem Raum für den Stapler 21 hindurch zum Eingang der Weiche 19, die unmittelbar hinter dem Rückgabekanal 20 gelegen ist.To limit the length of the banknote reader and the Interior 14 optimally exploit, the transport path is folded. After the tester 18, the transport path bends 180 ° to the first narrow side 9 toward the front part 2 and leads between the tester 18 and the space for the stacker 21st through to the entrance of the switch 19, immediately behind the Return channel 20 is located.

Ist die Weiche 19 eingebaut, verzweigt sich der Transportweg in der Weiche 19. Der eine Zweig führt zum Rückgabekanal 20, der andere Zweig biegt zum Stapler 21 hin wieder nach der ersten Schmalseite 9 um 180° in Richtung zur hinteren Berandung 3 ab. Er mündet in ein Transportband 23 des Staplers 21. Alle mechanischen Funktionen des Staplers 21 sind beispielsweise von der gemeinsamen Antriebseinheit 22 antreibbar. Das Transportband 23 erstreckt sich parallel zur ersten Schmalseite 9 von der Weiche 19 bis zur hinteren Berandung 3, so dass der Transportweg Z-artig gefaltet ist.If the switch 19 is installed, the transport route branches in the switch 19. The one branch leads to the return channel 20, the another branch bends back to the stacker 21 back to the first Narrow 9 from 180 ° towards the rear boundary 3 from. He opens into a conveyor belt 23 of the stacker 21. All mechanical Functions of the stacker 21 are for example of the common drive unit 22 drivable. The conveyor belt 23 extends parallel to the first narrow side 9 of the Turn 19 to the rear edge 3, so that the transport route Folded like a Z.

Der Stapler 21 weist gemäss der eingangs erwähnten Research Disclosure, December 1984, RD 24820, einen motorisch angetriebenen Stössel auf, der die vom Transportband 23 auf die Verbindungsöffnung 10 ausgerichteten Banknoten 8 in den Geldbehälter 11 befördert.The stacker 21 has according to the aforementioned Research Disclosure, December 1984, RD 24820, a motorized driven ram on which the transport belt 23 on the Connection opening 10 aligned banknotes 8 in the money container 11 promoted.

Falls eine Zwischenkasse 24 für Banknoten 8 vorgesehen ist, weisen die Seitenplatinen 1 eine grössere Länge auf, wobei die verlängerte Partie mit der Berandung 3' in der Zeichnung der Figur 1 gestrichelt gezeichnet ist. Es ist auch denkbar, dass die Zwischenkasse 24 zusätzlich aufgesetzt werden kann, so dass der Banknotenleser den Vorteil der Nachrüstbarkeit mit der Zwischenkasse 24 hat. If an intermediate cash register 24 is provided for banknotes 8, the side boards 1 have a greater length, the extended part with border 3 'in the drawing of Figure 1 is shown by dashed lines. It is also conceivable that the Cashier 24 can be additionally placed, so that the Banknote reader the advantage of retrofitting with the Cashier 24 has.

Die Zwischenkasse 24 übernimmt die vom Kunden einzeln durch die Annahmeöffnung 7 eingegebenen Banknoten 8 am Ende des Transportbandes 23 und legt sie auf ein durch bereits eingegebene Banknoten geformtes Bündel ab. Die Zwischenkasse 24 gibt das Bündel auf einen Befehl eines Steuergeräts 25 wieder an das Transportband 23 ab, wobei das Bündel als ganzes in der umgegekehrten Richtung vom Transportband 23 in der Richtung zur Weiche 19 befördert wird. Das Bündel kann vom Stapler 21 in den Geldbehälter 11 gestossen oder vom Transportband 23 mittels eines Leitblechs 26 durch den Rückgabekanal 20 hindurch dem Kunden zurückgegeben werden.The cashier 24 takes over the customer individually by the Acceptance opening 7 entered banknotes 8 at the end of the conveyor belt 23 and put it on by already entered Banknotes shaped bunch. The intermediate cash box 24 gives that Bundle on a command from a controller 25 back to the Transport belt 23 from, the bundle as a whole in the reversed direction from the conveyor belt 23 in the direction of Weiche 19 is being transported. The bundle can from the stacker 21 in the Money container 11 pushed or from the conveyor belt 23 by means of a Guide plate 26 through the return channel 20 through the customer be returned.

Ein Steuergerät 25 überwacht die Funktionen des Banknotenlesers, wertet die Messergebnisse des Prüfgeräts 18 aus und gibt bei einer Erfüllung vorbestimmter Verkaufskriterien die Dienstleistung des Verkaufsautomaten 6 frei. Das Steuergerät 25 ist in der Klappe 13 eingebaut, der mit dieser verschwenkbar ist, so dass bei Wartungsarbeiten sowohl das Steuergerät 25 als auch der Eingangskanal 16 und das Prüfgerät 18 von der zweiten Schmalseite 12 leicht zugänglich sind. Die eingebauten Bausteine 16, 18, 19, 21, 22 und 24 sind über Leitungen mit dem elektronischen Steuergerät 25 verbunden, die den notwendigen Datenaustausch oder die Energieversorgung bewerkstelligen. Das Steuergerät 25 erkennt, welche der Bausteine 16, 18, 19, 21, 22 und 24 mit ihm verbunden sind, und ist dazu eingerichtet, sein Programm zum Banknotenlesen entsprechend den angeschlossenen Bausteinen 16, 18, 19, 21, 22 und 24 anzupassen. Der Banknotenleser weist den Vorteil auf, dass nachträglich gewünschte Zusatzfunktionen entsprechend des zusätzlich eingebauten Bauteils ausgeführt oder wieder ausgebaute gesperrt werden, ohne dass das Steuergerät 25 selbst ausgewechselt oder umprogrammiert werden muss.A controller 25 monitors the functions of the banknote reader, evaluates the measurement results of the tester 18 and gives a fulfillment of predetermined sales criteria the service of the vending machine 6 free. The control unit 25 is in installed the flap 13 which is pivotable with this, so that during maintenance both the controller 25 and the Input channel 16 and the tester 18 of the second Narrow side 12 are easily accessible. The built-in components 16, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 24 are via lines with the electronic control unit 25 connected to the necessary Accomplish data exchange or the power supply. The Control unit 25 detects which of the blocks 16, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 24 are associated with him, and is set to be Program for banknote reading according to the connected Modules 16, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 24 adapt. The banknote reader has the advantage that subsequently desired additional functions according to the additionally installed component be executed or blocked again without the Control unit 25 itself be replaced or reprogrammed got to.

Hier nicht gezeigt sind die für die Ueberwachung der Beförderung der Banknoten 8 notwendigen Sensoren, wie z. B. Lichtschranken, und ihre Verbindungen zum Steuergerät 25. Not shown here are those for the monitoring of the transport the banknotes 8 necessary sensors, such. Light barriers, and their connections to the controller 25.

Die durch die Annahmeöffnung 7 eingeschobene Banknote 8 wird im Eingangskanal 16 genau auf das Transportsystem 15 ausgerichtet, das die Banknote 8 am Eingang 17 zum Prüfgerät 18 erfasst und weiterbefördert. Der Eingangskanal 16 verhindert ein Nachschieben weiterer Banknoten 8, bis das Prüfgerät 18 für die nächste Banknote 8 wieder frei ist.The inserted through the receiving opening 7 banknote 8 is in Input channel 16 aligned exactly with the transport system 15, which detects the banknote 8 at the entrance 17 to the testing device 18 and conveyed. The input channel 16 prevents Nachschieben further banknotes 8, until the tester 18 for the next Banknote 8 is free again.

Das Prüfgerät 18 tastet kennzeichnende Merkmale der Banknote 8 mit einem optischen und/oder magnetischen Verfahren ab. Die dem Steuergerät 25 übermittelten Messwerte oder daraus abgeleitete Kennwerte werden mit gespeicherten Sollwerten verglichen. Bei einer Uebereinstimmung beurteilt das Steuergerät 25 die Banknote 8 als akzeptierbar, die z. B. im Zwischenspeicher 24 eingelagert werden kann, bis der Kunde entscheidet, ob er die Dienstleistung wünscht oder nicht. Im ersteren Fall befördert der Zwischenspeicher 24 die Banknoten 8 in den Stapler 21, der sie mit dem motorisch angetriebenen Stössel in den Geldbehälter befördert. Bricht der Benutzer die Noteneingabe ab, gibt der Zwischenspeicher 24 die bereits eingegebenen Banknoten 8 an das Transportband 23 ab, das die Banknoten 8 durch den Raum des Staplers 21 hindurch befördert und sie über das Leitblech 26 in der Weiche 19 dem Kunden durch den Rückgabekanal 20 zurückgibt.The tester 18 scans characterizing features of the bill 8 with an optical and / or magnetic method. The the Control unit 25 transmitted measured values or derived therefrom Characteristic values are compared with stored setpoints. at a match, the controller 25 judges the Banknote 8 as acceptable, the z. B. in the buffer 24th can be stored until the customer decides whether he is the Service wishes or not. In the former case, the Latch 24 the banknotes 8 in the stacker 21, they with the motor driven ram in the money container promoted. If the user cancels the note input, the Latch 24 the already entered banknotes 8 to the Transport belt 23 from which the banknotes 8 through the space of the Stacker 21 and conveyed through the baffle 26 in the switch 19 returns the customer through the return channel 20.

In der Figur 2 ist der Banknotenleser um 180° um seine Längsachse gedreht im Ausschnitt 4 angeordnet, so dass sich der Geldbehälter 11 oberhalb der Seitenplatinen 1 befindet und vorteilhaft neue Einbaumöglichkeiten erschliessbar sind. In dieser Ausführung ist der Stapler 21 notwendig, um die Banknoten 8 (Figur 1) nach oben in den Geldbehälter 11 zu stopfen. Als einzige Anpassung des Banknotenlesers für einen Einbau in dieser Lage ist der Austausch des Stirnteils 2 (Figur 1) gegen den Frontteil 27, dessen Annahmeöffnung 7 und Rückgabekanal 20 zum bequemeren Einführen der Banknoten 8 verschieden gestaltet sind, wobei vom Kunden her gesehen die Annahmeöffnung 7 unterhalb des Rückgabekanals 20 angeordnet ist. Auch beim Fronteil 27 sind die Annahmeöffnung 7 und der Rückgabekanal 20 gegen den Kunden zu ebenfalls leicht nach unten geneigt. In FIG. 2, the banknote reader is 180 ° about its longitudinal axis rotated in the cutout 4 arranged so that the money container 11 is located above the side boards 1 and advantageous new installation options can be developed. In this embodiment, the stacker 21 is necessary to the Bank notes 8 (Figure 1) up into the money container 11 to Plug. The only adaptation of the banknote reader for a Installation in this position is the replacement of the front part. 2 (Figure 1) against the front part 27, the receiving opening 7 and Return channel 20 for more convenient insertion of the banknotes eighth are designed differently, with the customer seen the Acceptance opening 7 is disposed below the return channel 20. Also at Fronteil 27 are the receiving opening 7 and the return channel 20 against the customer also slightly inclined downwards.

Die Stirnteile 2 und die Frontteile 27 können ganz aus glasfaserverstärktem Kunststoff geformt sein. Diese Technik gestattet, gute ergonometrische Formen der Annahmeöffnung 7 und des Rückgabekanals 20 kostengünstig herzustellen. Im Bereich der Annahmeöffnung 7 ist eine mit dem Steuergerät 25 steckbar verbundene Signalanzeige 7' angeordnet, die beispielsweise den Benutzer zum Einführen weiterer Banknoten 8 auffordert.The end parts 2 and the front parts 27 can be completely off molded glass fiber reinforced plastic. This technique allows good ergonometric forms of the acceptance opening 7 and the return channel 20 cost-effectively. Around Acceptance opening 7 is one with the control unit 25 pluggable connected signal display 7 'arranged, for example, the Prompts user to insert additional banknotes 8.

In der Zeichnung der Figur 2 ist der vom Transportsystem 15 gebildete Transportweg beispielhaft U-förmig dargestellt. Nach dem Prüfgerät 18 biegt der Transportweg um 180° direkt zum Stapler 21 ab und übergibt die Banknote 8 direkt an das Transportband 23. Der kürzere Transportweg weist den Vorteil auf, dass die Banknote 8 schneller den Stapler 21 erreicht.In the drawing of Figure 2 is that of the transport system 15th formed transport way exemplified U-shaped. To the test device 18 bends the transport path by 180 ° directly to Stacker 21 and passes the banknote 8 directly to the Conveyor belt 23. The shorter transport route has the advantage that the banknote 8 reaches the stacker 21 faster.

Falls eine Zwischenkasse 24 (Figur 1) vorhanden ist, umfasst das Transportsystem 15 die nach dem Prüfgerät 18 am Staplereingang angeordnete Weiche 19, deren einen Zweig den Transportweg zur Stammstrecke der Weiche leitet, um in diese Stammstrecke nach einer Wende von 180° einzumünden. Die Stammstrecke der Weiche 19 bildet das Transportband 23. Die Weiche 19 weist ein verschwenkbar angeordetes Leitblech 26 auf, das mittels einer Feder 26' in der Ruhestellung gehalten wird, wobei von der Stammstrecke der Weiche 19 her die Banknoten 8 in einen Zweig 23' des Transportbands 23 z. B. zur Zwischenkasse 24 (Figur 1) lenkbar sind, da der Zweig zum Transportweg abgedeckt ist. Eine vom Transportweg zugeführte Banknote 8 verschwenkt das Leitblech 26 gegen die Kraft der Feder 26' vor den Zweig 23' und wird vom Leitblech 26 zum Transportband 23 abgelenkt und in den Stapler 21 befördert. Die passive Steuerung der Weiche 19 weist den Vorteil der Einfachheit und einer Entlastung der Stromversorgung und des Steuergeräts 25 (Figur 1) auf, da nur durch Umsteuern der Antriebseinheit 22 (Figur 1), d. h. durch Aendern der Transportrichtung, der Transportweg in der Weiche 19 bestimmt wird.If an intermediate cash box 24 (FIG. 1) is present, this includes Transport system 15 after the tester 18 at the truck entrance arranged switch 19, one branch of the transport route to Divisional trunk of the diverter redirects to this tribal range a turn of 180 ° einzünden. The trunk line of the switch 19 forms the conveyor belt 23. The switch 19 has pivotally angeordetes baffle 26, which by means of a Spring 26 'is held in the rest position, wherein of the Stammstrecke the switch 19 ago the banknotes 8 in a branch 23 ' the conveyor belt 23 z. B. to the intermediate cash 24 (Figure 1) steerable are because the branch is covered to the transport route. One of the Bank 8 fed transport path pivots the baffle 26th against the force of the spring 26 'in front of the branch 23' and is from Guide plate 26 deflected to the conveyor belt 23 and in the stacker 21st promoted. The passive control of the switch 19 has the advantage the simplicity and a discharge of the power supply and the Control unit 25 (Figure 1), since only by reversing the Drive unit 22 (Figure 1), d. H. by changing the transport direction, the transport path in the switch 19 is determined.

Der Banknotenleser weist den Vorteil auf, dass nach dem einfachen Auswechseln des Stirnteils 2 gegen den Frontteil 27 der Anwendungsbereich des Banknotenlesers erweitert wird und dass sowohl einfache als auch, komfortable Ausführungen mit den gleichen Bausteinen herstellbar sind und die einfachen Ausführungen auch unter erschwerten Bedingungen im Feld jederzeit nachgerüstet werden können.The banknote reader has the advantage that after the simple Replacing the front part 2 against the front part 27 of Scope of the banknote reader is extended and that both simple and comfortable versions with the same building blocks are produced and the simple Executions even under difficult conditions in the field at any time can be retrofitted.

Die Bausteine mit den gleichen Funktionen können verschiedene Ausführungen aufweisen, wobei sie die Anforderung bezüglich des Raumbedarfs und an den Transportweg der Banknoten 8 erfüllen müssen. Beispielhaft ist an dieser Stelle das Prüfgerät 18 erwähnt, das je nach Ausführung optisch und/oder magnetisch die Merkmale der Banknote 8 abtastet.The blocks with the same functions can be different Embodiments, wherein they meet the requirement regarding the Space requirements and the transport path of the banknotes 8 meet have to. By way of example, the testing device 18 is at this point mentioned that depending on the design visually and / or magnetically the Characteristics of the banknote 8 scans.

Der Geldbehälter 11 besitzt einen Hebel 28, der auf einen Schieber zum Oeffnen und Verschliessen seiner Einlassöffnung wirkt. Ein mit Vorteil am Geldbehälter 11 angeordneter mechanischer Fühler 29 ist zum Abtasten der relativen Lage des Geldbehälters 11 zur Hülse 9 bzw. zur Verbindungsöffnung 10 eingerichtet. Der Fühler 29 verhindert ein Oeffnen des Geldbehälters 11, solange der Fühler 29 nicht vorbestimmt in die Hülse 9 eingerastet ist. Umgekehrt kann der Geldbehälter 11 nicht von der Hülse 9 entfernt werden, wenn die Verbindungsöffnung 10 noch offen ist und der Fühler 29 eingerastet ist. Dies erhöht die Sicherheit gegen unerlaubte Manipulationen durch Unberechtigte.The money container 11 has a lever 28 which is on a Slide to open and close its inlet acts. An advantageously arranged on the money container 11 mechanical probe 29 is for sensing the relative position of the Money container 11 to the sleeve 9 and the connection opening 10th set up. The sensor 29 prevents opening of the money container 11, as long as the sensor 29 is not predetermined in the Sleeve 9 is engaged. Conversely, the money container 11 is not are removed from the sleeve 9, when the connection opening 10th is still open and the sensor 29 is engaged. This increases the Security against unauthorized manipulation by unauthorized persons.

Die oben beschriebene einfachste Ausführung des Banknotenlesers ohne Weiche 19, Stapler 21 und Zwischenkasse 24 weist einen Transportweg gemäss der Figur 2 auf und ist nur in der Einbaulage gemäss der Figur 1 verwendbar. Die vom Steuergerät 25 akzeptierten Banknoten 8 werden vom Transportsystem 15 bis über die Verbindungsöffnung 10 geführt und fallen lose in den Geldbehälter 11, der ein offenes Behältnis, beispielsweise ein einfacher Sack, sein kann. Nicht akzeptierte Banknoten 8 werden vom Transportsystem 15 zurückgegeben.The simplest version of the banknote reader described above without switch 19, stacker 21 and intermediate cash 24 has a Transport path according to the figure 2 and is only in the installed position according to the figure 1 usable. The from the control unit 25th accepted banknotes 8 are from the transport system 15 to about led the connection opening 10 and fall loose in the money container 11, an open container, for example, a simple bag, can be. Unaccepted banknotes 8 will be returned by the transport system 15.

Weist der Stirnteil 2 bzw. Frontteil 27 keinen Rückgabekanal 20 auf, wird die Banknote 8 vom Transportsystem 15 durch Umsteuern der Transportrichtung wieder durch die Annahmeöffnung 7 dem Benutzer zurückgegeben, sobald sich das Steuergerät 25 für die Rückgabe entschieden hat. Das Steuergerät 25 ist mit Vorteil zum Erkennen einer Kodierung in Verbindung mit dem Steckkontakt der Signalanzeige 7' eingerichtet, z. B. mittels einer Kurzschlussbrücke im Steckerteil. Das Steuergerät 25 liest die Steckerkodierung aus und informiert sich über das Vorhandensein des Rückgabekanals 20, damit sich das Programm des Steuergeräts 25 der Ausführung des Banknotenlesers anpasst.Does the front part 2 or front part 27 no return channel 20th on, the banknote 8 from the transport system 15 by reversing the transport direction again through the receiving opening 7 the User returned as soon as the controller 25 for the Return has decided. The controller 25 is advantageous for Recognition of a coding in connection with the plug contact of the Signal display 7 'set up, z. B. by means of a shorting bridge in the plug part. The controller 25 reads the plug code and informs about the existence of the Return channel 20 so that the program of the controller 25th the execution of the banknote reader adapts.

Weisen die anzunehmenden Banknoten 8 keine oder nur geringfügige Unterschiede in ihrer Breite auf, reicht eine symmetrische Ausführung des Geldbehälters 11 und des Banknotenlesers mit einem Stirn- bzw. Frontteils 2 bzw. 27 aus, um alle in den Figuren 3 und 4 gezeigten Ausführungen zusammenzustellen, so dass sich Vorteile in der Teilebewirtschaftung für die Herstellung und den Service ergeben.If the banknotes 8 to be accepted have no or only minor ones Differences in their width, a symmetrical ranges Execution of the money container 11 and the banknote reader with a Front or front part 2 and 27, to all in the figures 3 and 4 shown embodiments, so that Advantages in parts management for the manufacture and the Service revealed.

Um auch die Banknoten 8 mit unterschiedlicher Breite sicher erkennen zu können, sind die Banknoten 8 im Prüfgerät 18 zum Ablesen und Erkennen auszurichten. Dazu ist die Banknote 8 linksbündig ausgerichtet in die Annahmeöffnung 7 einzugeben, da diese Ausrichtung dem Kunden am leichtesten fällt. Dies bedingt jedoch eine asymmetrische Anordnung der Bausteine im Einbaugerüst des Banknotenlesers und der Einlassöffnung des Geldbehälters 11, um auch schmale Banknoten 8 sicher zu stapeln. Die asymmetrische Anordnung bedingt eine senkrecht zur Seitenplatinen 1 verschiebbare Anordnung der Bausteine, um in allen Einbaulagen des Banknotenlesers die linksbündige Eingabe der Banknoten 8 zu gewährleisten. Die Kontrolle über die vorbestimmte Lage der Banknote 8 kann in der Annahmeöffnung 7 des Stirn- bzw. Frontteils 2 bzw. 27 erfolgen. Die Verriegelung des Fühlers 29 ist auf eine der beiden zulässige Ausführungen A bzw. B des Geldbehälters 11 abzustimmen.To secure the banknotes 8 with different widths to be able to recognize the banknotes 8 in the tester 18 for Align reading and recognition. This is the banknote 8 aligned left justified in the receiving opening 7 to enter because This orientation is easiest for the customer. This conditionally However, an asymmetrical arrangement of the blocks in the scaffolding the banknote reader and the inlet opening of the cash box 11, to securely stack even small banknotes 8. The asymmetric Arrangement requires a perpendicular to the side boards. 1 slidable arrangement of the blocks to order in all mounting positions the banknote reader to the left-aligned input of the banknotes 8 guarantee. The control of the predetermined position of the Banknote 8 can in the acceptance opening 7 of the front or Front part 2 or 27 take place. The locking of the sensor 29 is on one of the two permissible versions A and B of the To reconcile money container 11.

Die Figuren 3 und 4 zeigen vier mögliche Kombinationen der Anordnung des Banknotenlesers und des Geldbehälters 11, wie sie zum Einbau in den Verkaufsautomaten 6 (Figur 1) verwendbar sind. Der Geldbehälter 11A ist für die Anordnung gemäss den Figuren 3a und 4b vorgesehen, während in den Figuren 3b und 4a der zur Ausführung A spiegelbildlich aufgebaute Geldbehälter 11B dienlich ist.Figures 3 and 4 show four possible combinations of Banknote reader and money-box 11 arrangement as they are for installation in the vending machine 6 (Figure 1) are used. The money container 11A is for the arrangement according to the figures 3a and 4b, while in Figures 3b and 4a of the Design A mirror-image constructed money container 11B useful is.

Diese vier Anordnungen weisen den Vorteil auf, dass ein einziger Banknotenleser mit einem Stirn- bzw. Frontteils 2 bzw. 27 und zwei Geldbehälter 11 der Ausführung A und B genügen, um alle bekannten Einbaubedingungen zu erfüllen.These four arrangements have the advantage that a single Banknote reader with a front or front part 2 or 27 and two cash containers 11 of the execution A and B suffice to all to fulfill known installation conditions.

In der Figur 3a ist der Geldbehälter 11A unterhalb der Hülse 9 angeordnet. Der Banknotenleser ist mit dem Stirnteil 2 ausgerüstet. Der Geldbehälter 11A ist als austauschbare quaderförmige Kassette ausgebildet, deren Einlassöffnung auf die Verbindundgsöffnung 10 (Figur 1) ausgerichtet und bei Betätigung des Hebels 28 mittels Verschlussplatten verschliessbar ist. Parallel zu den Längskanten weist der Geldbehälter 11 auf beiden Seitenflächen je eine Nut 30 auf, beispielsweise in der Nähe zur Verbindungsöffnung 10. Die Hülse 9 ist in Richtung zum Geldbehälter 11 beidseitig mit Profilen verlängert, so dass beim Einschieben des Geldbehälters 11 die beiden Nuten 30 in die Profile eingreifen. Der Banknotenleser und der Geldbehälter 11 bilden zusammen eine Einbaueinheit 32. Der Geldbehälter 11 in einer massiven Ausführung zeigt die eingangs erwähnte Schweizer Patentschrift No. 658 736.In FIG. 3 a, the money container 11 A is below the sleeve 9 arranged. The banknote reader is connected to the front part 2 equipped. The money container 11A is interchangeable cuboid cassette formed, whose inlet opening on the Verbindungsundgsöffnung 10 (Figure 1) aligned and upon actuation of the lever 28 can be closed by means of closure plates. Parallel to the longitudinal edges, the money container 11 on both Side surfaces each have a groove 30, for example, in the vicinity of Connection opening 10. The sleeve 9 is in the direction of the money container 11 extended on both sides with profiles, so that when Inserting the money container 11, the two grooves 30 in the Intervene profiles. The banknote reader and the money container 11 Together form a mounting unit 32. The money container 11 in a massive version shows the aforementioned Swiss Patent No. 658 736.

Auf seiner Frontseite weist der Geldbehälter 11 einen Griff 31 und den Hebel 28 auf. Am Griff 31 ist der Geldbehälter 11, der mit den Nuten 30 in den Profilen der Hülse 9 gleitet, bequem soweit einschiebbar, bis der Fühler 29 (Figur 2) in der vorbestimmten Position des Geldbehälters 11 einrastet und den Hebel 28 zum Oeffnen der Einlassöffnung des Geldbehälters 11 freigibt, so dass die Einbaueinheit 32 betriebsbereit wird.On its front side, the money container 11 has a handle 31 and the lever 28. On the handle 31 is the money container 11, the slides with the grooves 30 in the profiles of the sleeve 9, convenient as far as inserted, until the sensor 29 (Figure 2) in the predetermined position of the money container 11 engages and the Lever 28 for opening the inlet opening of the cash container 11 releases, so that the mounting unit 32 is ready for use.

Soll der mit den Banknoten 8 (Figur 1) gefüllte Geldbehälter 11 zu einer Automatenzentrale transportiert werden, ist mit dem Hebel 28 zuerst die Einlassöffnung des Geldbehälters 11 zu verschliessen, wobei der Geldbehälter 11 zum Herausziehen freigegeben wird. Anschliessend ist der verschlossene Geldbehälter 11 am Griff 31 aus der Hülse 9 ziehbar. Der Hebel 28 ist nur beispielhaft genannt, da das Verschliessen der Einlassöffnung und die Verriegelung zwischen dem Geldbehälter 11 und dem Banknotenleser in der vorbestimmten Position auch mit einem Drehverschluss, wie z. B. Drehschloss mit Schlüssel, erfolgen kann.If the money container 11 filled with the banknotes 8 (FIG to be transported to a machine center, is with the Lever 28 first to the inlet opening of the cash box 11 to close, with the money container 11 to pull out is released. Subsequently, the locked money container 11 on the handle 31 from the sleeve 9 pulled. The lever 28 is just mentioned as an example, since the closing of the inlet opening and the lock between the money container 11 and the Banknote reader in the predetermined position also with one Screw cap, such. B. rotary lock with key, done can.

Für eine leichte Wartbarkeit ist der Banknotenleser mit Vorteil innerhalb der Hülse 9 auf wenigstens einer Teleskopschiene 33 angeordnet. Die Teleskopschienen 33 sind derart auf den Seitenplatinen 1 (Figur 1) angebracht, dass die Klappe 13 (Figur 1) zwar seitlich verdeckt ist, jedoch ausserhalb der Hülle 9 ungehindert verschwenkbar ist. Der Banknotenleser ist daher leicht aus der Hülse 9 mit dem Stirnteil 2 voraus in Richtung eines Pfeils 34 zur Wartung herausziehbar, wenn die Wand 5 (Figur 1) des Verkaufsautomaten 6 entfernt ist. In seiner vorbestimmten Arbeitsstellung ist mittels eines zweiten Drehschlosses mit Schlüssel der Banknotenleser verriegelbar. Unterhalb der Teleskopschiene 33 ist auf der Seitenplatine 1 noch ein Raum 35 für weitere elektronische Schaltungen, mechanische Transmissionsmittel oder eine Stromversorgung des Banknotenlesers verfügbar. Da die Bausteine des Banknotenlesers zwischen den Seitenplatinen 1 angeordnet sind und die Klappe 13 (Figur 1) leicht verschwenkbar ist, sind die Wartungsarbeiten, wie Reinigung, Entfernen von Blockaden nach Betrugsversuchen, Unterhalt des Transportsystems 15 (Figur 1) usw., schnell und praktisch ohne Demontageaufwand durchführbar.For easy maintainability, the banknote reader is an advantage within the sleeve 9 on at least one telescopic rail 33rd arranged. The telescopic rails 33 are so on the side boards 1 (Figure 1) attached, that the flap 13 (Figure 1) Although it is concealed on the side, but outside the shell 9 is freely pivotable. The banknote reader is therefore slightly out of the sleeve 9 with the front part 2 ahead in the direction an arrow 34 for maintenance pulled out when the wall. 5 (Figure 1) of the vending machine 6 is removed. In its predetermined working position is by means of a second rotary lock with key of banknote reader lockable. Below the telescopic rail 33 is still on the side board 1 a room 35 for more electronic circuits, mechanical Transmission means or a power supply of the banknote reader available. Since the building blocks of the banknote reader between the Side boards 1 are arranged and the flap 13 (Figure 1) is easily swiveled, the maintenance work, such as Cleaning, removing blockages after scams, Maintenance of the transport system 15 (Figure 1), etc., fast and practically feasible without disassembly effort.

Aus Platzgründen kann eine Aufstellung der Einbaueinheit 32 gemäss der Figur 3b erforderlich sein. Die Einbaueinheit 32 ist 180° um eine Achse senkrecht zur Stirnseite 2 gegenüber der Anordnung in der Figur 3a gedreht und der Stirnteil 2 (Figur 3a) gegen den ergonometrisch günstigeren Frontteil 27 ausgewechselt; dies bedingt die Verwendung des Geldbehälters der Ausführung 11B.For reasons of space, a list of installation unit 32nd be required according to the figure 3b. The mounting unit 32 is 180 ° about an axis perpendicular to the end face 2 opposite to the Arrangement in Figure 3a rotated and the front part 2 (Figure 3a) replaced by the ergonometrically more favorable front part 27; this requires the use of the money container of the 11B version.

Die Figur 5 zeigt den Verkaufsautomaten 6 mit der in der Betriebsstellung angeordneten Einbaueinheit 32, die beispielsweise in einer Gebäudewand 36 in einer Nische 37 eingebaut ist. Sobald die dem Publikum zugewandte Wand 5 entfernt ist, ist für die Wartung der Banknotenleser aus der Hülse 9 aus der Nische 37 herausziehbar oder der Geldbehälter 11 austauschbar.5 shows the vending machine 6 with the in the Operating position arranged mounting unit 32, the For example, in a building wall 36 in a niche 37 is installed. Once the audience facing wall 5 away is is for the maintenance of the banknote reader from the sleeve 9 the niche 37 withdrawn or the money container 11 interchangeable.

In der Figur 4a bzw. 4b sind in der Einbaueinheit 32 der Geldbehälter 11B bw. 11A und der Banknotenleser entgegengesetzt zueinander orientiert, das heisst der Hebel 28 (Figur 3a) und der Stirn- bzw. Frontteil 2 bzw. 27 sind auf den beiden einander entgegengesetzten Seiten der Einbaueinheit 32 angeordnet. Der Geldbehälter der Ausführung 11B bzw. 11A ist von der der Wand 5 (Figur 1) abgewandten Seite der Einbaueinheit 32 her bedienbar und der Banknotenleser ist entgegen der Richtung des Pfeils 34 aus der Hülse 9 ausziehbar. In den Zeichnungen der Figuren 4a und b sind der Griff 31 (Figur 3a) und der Hebel 28 (Figur 3a) nicht sichtbar, da diese auf der vom Stirn- bzw. Frontteil 2 bzw. 27 abgewandten Seite der Einbaueinheit 32 angeordnet sind.In the figure 4a and 4b are in the mounting unit 32 of the Money container 11B bw. 11A and the banknote reader opposite oriented to each other, that is, the lever 28 (Figure 3a) and the Front or front part 2 and 27 are on the two each other opposite sides of the mounting unit 32 is arranged. Of the Money container of the execution 11B or 11A is of the wall of the fifth (Figure 1) facing away from the mounting unit 32 operable here and the bill validator is opposite to the direction of the arrow 34 pulled out of the sleeve 9. In the drawings of Figures 4a and b, the handle 31 (Figure 3a) and the lever 28 (Figure 3a) are not visible, since these on the front or front part 2 or 27th remote side of the mounting unit 32 are arranged.

In den Figuren 6a und 6b ist der Einbau des Banknotenlesers in einen Sicherheitsraum 38 gezeigt, wobei der als Annahme-Rückgabeteil ausgebildete Stirn- bzw. Frontteil 2 bzw. 27 (Figur 4b) und die Wand 5 zusammen mit der Gebäudewand 36 den Sicherheitsraum 38 gegen das Publikum abgrenzen. Im Schutz des Sicherheitsraumes 38 ist sowohl der Geldbehälter 11 austauschbar als auch die notwendige Wartung ausführbar. Die Einbaueinheit 32 ist mit Vorteil auf Rollenlagern 39, 39' angeordnet, damit die Einbaueinheit 32 für die Wartung ohne zusätzliche Hilfe von einem Monteur in den Sicherheitsraum 38 verschiebbar ist.In FIGS. 6a and 6b, the installation of the banknote reader in FIG shown a security space 38, wherein the as acceptance-return part trained front or front part 2 and 27 (Figure 4b) and the wall 5 together with the building wall 36, the security room 38th demarcate against the audience. In the protection of the security room 38 Both the money container 11 is interchangeable and the necessary maintenance executable. The mounting unit 32 is with Advantage on roller bearings 39, 39 'arranged so that the mounting unit 32 for maintenance without additional help from one Installer is displaced in the security room 38.

In der Figur 6b kann die Einbaueinheit 32 so weit in den Sicherheitsraum 38 gezogen werden, dass der Geldbehälter 11 durch den Ausschnitt 4 hindurch nicht mehr erreichbar ist; dies verhindert, dass sich ein Unberechtigter durch den Ausschnitt 4 hindurch am Geldbehälter 11 zu schaffen macht. Nach Beendigung der Wartungsarbeiten ist die Einbaueinheit 32 mit wenig Aufwand wieder an die Wand 5 schiebbar (Figur 6a).In the figure 6b, the mounting unit 32 so far in the Security room 38 are pulled, that the money container 11 by the cutout 4 is no longer accessible; this Prevents an unauthorized person from cutting through 4 through the money container 11 to create. After completion The maintenance work is the installation unit 32 with little effort pushed back to the wall 5 (Figure 6a).

Der U-förmige Transportweg (Figur 2) weist als weiteren Vorteil eine einfachere Zugänglichkeit auf. Beispielhaft ist die Einbaueinheit in der Anordnung gemäss der Figur 3a in der Figur 7 gezeigt, wobei die beiden Seitenplatinen 1 des Einbaugerüsts längs einer im wesentlichen diagonalen Trennlinie 40 in einen Oberteil 41 und einen Unterteil 42 geteilt sind. Die beiden Teile des Einbaugerüsts sind miteinander mittels einer gemeinsamen Achse 43 auf der Höhe des Rückgabekanals 20 an der dem Stirn- bzw. Frontteil 2 bzw. 27 (Figur 2) abgewandten Seite gelenkig verbunden. Der Stirn- bzw. Frontteil 2 bzw. 27 ist auf dem Unterteil 42 angeordnet, der mit einem U-förmigen Zwischenstück 44 für die Verbindung zum Geldbehälter 11 ausgerüstet ist. Das U-förmige Zwischenstück 44 greift in die Nuten 30 des Geldbehälters ein. Die beiden Seitenplatinen 1 des Unterteils 42 können mit Vorteil je drei Zapfen 45 in identischer Anordnung aufweisen, mit denen der Banknotenleser in jeder Einbaulage auf einer Befestigungsplatte 46 angeordnet ist, wobei der Raum 35 zwischen der Seitenplatine 1 und der Befestigungsplatte 46 frei bleibt. Im Betrieb sind der Oberteil 41 und der Unterteil 42 miteinander verriegelt. Die Befestigungsplatte 46 kann direkt oder über die Teleskopschiene 33 (Figur 6b) mit dem Verkaufsautomaten verbunden sein.The U-shaped transport path (Figure 2) has as a further advantage easier accessibility. Exemplary is the Installation unit in the arrangement according to the figure 3a in the figure 7 shown, with the two side plates 1 of the scaffolding along a substantially diagonal dividing line 40 into one Upper part 41 and a lower part 42 are divided. The two parts of the scaffolding are interconnected by means of a common Axis 43 at the level of the return channel 20 at the end of the or front part 2 or 27 (Figure 2) facing away articulated connected. The front or front part 2 or 27 is on the Lower part 42 arranged, which with a U-shaped Adapter 44 for the connection to the money container 11th equipped. The U-shaped intermediate piece 44 engages in the Grooves 30 of the cash box. The two side boards 1 of the Lower parts 42 may advantageously three pins 45 in identical Arrangement, with which the banknote reader in each Mounting position is arranged on a mounting plate 46, wherein the space 35 between the side board 1 and the Mounting plate 46 remains free. In operation are the Upper part 41 and the lower part 42 locked together. The Mounting plate 46 can directly or over the Telescopic rail 33 (Figure 6b) connected to the vending machine be.

Beispielhaft kann die Haube 1 (Figur 1) auch weggelassen werden. Die Klappe 13 mit dem Steuergerät 25 (Figur 1) ist mit Vorteil mit dem Scharnier 13' an der Oberkante der einen Seitenplatinen 1 des Oberteils 41 angelenkt, damit Stecker 47 für die Signal- und Versorgungsleitungen nach hinten weggeführt werden können und ohne diese zu unterbrechen, die Klappe 13 um das Scharnier 13' leicht verschwenkbar bleibt. Ein Aufklappen des Oberteils 41 und/oder ein Verschwenken der Klappe 1 ist daher auch in der Einbaulage möglich. Beim Aufklappen des Einbaugerüsts kann der Transportweg im Bereich des Eingangkanals 16 (Figur 1) und des Prüfgeräts 18 (Figur 1) völlig freigelegt werden, um vorallem Sensoren des Prüfgeräts 18 zu warten oder zu justieren.By way of example, the hood 1 (FIG. 1) can also be omitted. The flap 13 with the control unit 25 (Figure 1) is advantageous with the hinge 13 'on the upper edge of the one side boards. 1 hinged to the upper part 41 so that connector 47 for the signal and Supply lines can be led away to the rear and without interrupting it, the flap 13 around the hinge 13 ' easily swivels. A unfolding of the upper part 41 and / or a pivoting of the flap 1 is therefore also in the Installation position possible. When unfolding the scaffolding, the Transport path in the region of the input channel 16 (Figure 1) and the Tester 18 (Figure 1) are completely exposed, especially to Sensors of the tester 18 to wait or adjust.

Die Banknoten 8 (Figur 1) werden in der Figur 8 dem schematisch gezeichneten, U-förmigen Transportweg durch die Annahmeöffnung 7 im Stirnteil 2 eingegeben, wobei die Banknote 8 in Richtung der Pfeile 48 transportiert wird. In der einfachsten Ausführung des Banknotenlesers ist anstelle des Staplers 21 (Figur 2) ein wie die Weiche 19 (Figur 1) vom Prüfgerät 18 (Figur 1) gesteuerter Ablenker 49 angeordnet. Der Ablenker 49 kann in den Transportweg eingeschwenkt werden, so dass die zu kassierende Banknote 8 (Figur 1) aus dem Transportweg in den Geldbehälter 11 abgelenkt wird und in diesen hineinfällt. Ist die Annahme der Banknote 8 zu verweigern, ist der Ablenker 49 aus dem Transportweg geschwenkt, so dass die Banknote 8 über den Rückgabekanal 20 zurückgegeben wird. Längs der gestrichelt gezeichneten Trennlinie 40 kann zur Wartung der Banknotenleser aufgeklappt werden. Das Zwischenstück 44 (Figur 7) entfällt, wenn anstelle des schweren Geldbehälters 11 ein leichter offener Behälter für die Banknoten verwendet wird. In diesem Fall ist der Banknotenleser leicht genug, so dass er im Ausschnitt 4 direkt an die Wand 5 (Figur 1) befestigt werden kann, wobei die beiden beim Stirnteil 2 angeordneten Zapfen 45, die in der Zeichnung der Figur 8 mit Kreuzen angedeutet sind, mittels Winkel zur Wand 5 verbunden werden.The banknotes 8 (FIG. 1) are shown schematically in FIG drawn, U-shaped transport path through the receiving opening. 7 entered in the front part 2, wherein the banknote 8 in the direction of Arrows 48 is transported. In the simplest version of the Banknote reader is in place of the stacker 21 (Figure 2) a like the switch 19 (Figure 1) controlled by the tester 18 (Figure 1) Deflector 49 arranged. The deflector 49 may be in the transport path be pivoted so that the banknote to be collected 8 (Figure 1) deflected from the transport path in the money container 11 and falls into them. Is the acceptance of the banknote 8 too refuse, the deflector 49 is pivoted out of the transport path, so that the banknote 8 is returned via the return channel 20 becomes. Along the dashed line dividing line 40 can for Maintenance of the banknote reader can be opened. The Adapter 44 (Figure 7) is omitted if instead of the heavy Money container 11 a light open container for the banknotes is used. In this case, the banknote reader is lightweight enough so that it is in section 4 directly to the wall 5 (Figure 1) can be attached, the two at the front part of the second arranged pin 45, which in the drawing of Figure 8 with Crosses are indicated, connected by means of angle to the wall 5 become.

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  1. Banknote reader, comprising:
    an installation frame of two parallel side plates (1) joined to each other which defines an interior space (14) which, for transporting and checking banknotes (8), contains drive and checking means (16, 18, 22) arranged at predetermined locations along a transport system (15), the interior space (14) further containing a control device (25) which can be electrically connected to the said means and which is designed to decide upon the acceptance or rejection of the banknotes (8) and upon the clearance of, for example, a vending machine (6) for operation and also to operate and control the said means, the drive and checking means comprising at least a drive unit (22), an entry channel (16) and a checking device (18);
    a banknote aperture plate (2, 27) fastened to the installation frame and having at least one receiving opening (7), which is inclined to the horizontal axis, for introduction of the banknotes (8) into an entry channel (16), and a return opening (20) for banknotes supplied from a return channel; one narrow side (9') between the side plates (1) being designed to have the accepted banknotes (8) pushed through it into a money container (11);
       characterised in that
       the drive and checking means (16, 18, 22) are provided in the form of easily exchangeable modules; and
    the control device (25) is further designed to recognise which of the modules is connected to it and to adapt its program for banknote reading according to the modules connected.
  2. Banknote reader according to claim 1, characterised in that the drive and checking means (16, 18, 22) additionally comprise one or more of the following means:
    a routing gate (19) or a stacker (21).
  3. Banknote reader according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the control device (25) is configured to recognise the drive and checking means (16, 18, 22), a signal display (7') or a temporary cash-box (24).
  4. Banknote reader according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterised in that the control device (25) is designed to recognise the drive and checking means (16, 18, 22) connected, and its program is so configured that only the parts of the program relating to the recognised, connected drive and checking means (16, 18, 22) can be executed.
  5. Banknote reader according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that a flap (13) which can be pivoted about a hinge (13') for maintenance work and which contains the control device (25) is arranged on a narrow side lying opposite a connecting opening (10).
  6. Banknote reader according to claim 5, characterised in that pivoting of the flap (13) exposes the transport system (15), the entry channel (16), the checking device (18) and the control device (25) for maintenance work.
  7. Banknote reader according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that a stacker (21) for stacking the banknotes (8) is arranged at the end of the transport system (15) in the said interior space (14).
  8. Banknote reader according to claim 7, characterised by a transport belt (23) for aligning banknotes (8) over a connecting opening (10), the stacker (21) having a ram for conveying the banknotes (8) into the money container (11).
  9. Banknote reader according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterised by a temporary cash-box (24), connected to the control device (25), for collecting banknotes (8) taken individually from a transport belt (23,23').
  10. Banknote reader according to claim 9, characterised in that the temporary cash-box (24) is designed to deliver the temporarily stored banknotes in the form of a bundle to the stacker (21) or, through the return opening (20), to a user.
  11. Banknote reader according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that the banknote aperture plate has a receiving opening (7) and a return opening (20) for banknotes (8), and a routing gate (19) for steering the banknotes (8) in the transport system (15) is arranged downstream of the checking device (18).
  12. Banknote reader according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that the installation frame of the side plates (1) is connected to the sleeve (9) by at least one telescopic rail (33) for easy withdrawal from the sleeve (9).
  13. Banknote reader according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterised in that the two side plates (1) of the installation frame are divided along a substantially diagonal dividing line (40), the two parts of the installation frame being articulated to each other by means of an axis (43) in the vicinity of a border (3), and the installation frame can be folded open about the axis (43) for maintenance work.
  14. Banknote reader according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterised in that the money container (11) is aligned with the connecting opening (10) in such a manner as to be displaceable by its grooves (30) on profiles of the sleeve (9), and a feeler (29) is designed to recognise the predetermined working position of the money container (11).
  15. Banknote reader according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterised in that the operating position of the installation frame of the side plates (1) can be turned through 180° in the longitudinal axis of the installation frame by replacing the end-wall part (2) by the front part (27).
  16. Banknote reader according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterised in that the side plates (1) can be inserted into a sleeve (9) of rectangular cross-section forming a housing.
  17. Vending machine (6), including a banknote reader according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterised in that a sleeve (9) together with the means (16, 18, 22) and the money container (11) can be pulled back as an installation unit (32) on roller bearings (39; 39') away from a wall (5) of the vending machine (6) into the interior of a security room (38).
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