EP0932123A1 - Dispositif pour traiter des feuilles de valeur - Google Patents

Dispositif pour traiter des feuilles de valeur Download PDF

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EP0932123A1
EP0932123A1 EP98101110A EP98101110A EP0932123A1 EP 0932123 A1 EP0932123 A1 EP 0932123A1 EP 98101110 A EP98101110 A EP 98101110A EP 98101110 A EP98101110 A EP 98101110A EP 0932123 A1 EP0932123 A1 EP 0932123A1
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Hans Blaser
Armin Zöbeli
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BEB Industrie Elektronik AG
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Priority to EP03017020A priority patent/EP1361549A3/fr
Priority to EP03017014A priority patent/EP1361547A3/fr
Priority to AT98101110T priority patent/ATE255752T1/de
Priority to EP98101110A priority patent/EP0932123B1/fr
Priority to DE59810336T priority patent/DE59810336D1/de
Priority to US09/600,927 priority patent/US6578695B1/en
Priority to PCT/CH1999/000001 priority patent/WO1999038127A1/fr
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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  • the invention relates to a device for processing securities-like Objects according to the preamble of the first claim.
  • the device is particularly suitable for reading, recognizing, checking, Verify, review, count, sort and / or stack securities and / or objects similar to securities such as banknotes, checks, Shares, papers with security imprint, certificates, admission tickets or Tickets, vouchers, but also credit or debit cards and / or of identification or access cards.
  • the invention relates also on a pressure unit, a transport unit, a position sensor and a feed unit for processing securities-like objects according to the preambles of the further independent claims.
  • Devices for processing securities are known. You are able Processing functions such as feed separation, transport, deflection, turning, Read, sort or stack on the securities to exercise. To this The purpose is with complex mechanical, electrical, electronic and / or optical components. These components need are mutually placed in the correct position during installation Execute the desired processing sequence without errors and interruptions.
  • the device is mostly intended for a specific processing sequence; if other processing functions are to be carried out, a new and different device designed and constructed or at least the existing one Device can be converted with great effort.
  • Most components require an electrical power supply, which usually with the help of complex, complicated wiring in Inside the device is realized. Such wiring complicates the Manufacture and maintenance of the device is confusing and prone to failure.
  • the securities-like objects to be processed often give Dirt, paint and / or dust on the device. This allows the Functionality of individual components or the entire device (e.g. due to jam of objects similar to securities) seriously impaired become.
  • To known devices for processing securities in to repair such a case they have to be dismantled, decongested, cleaned and reassembled, which takes a lot of time and effort required.
  • the object is achieved by the device according to the invention, the device according to the invention Pressure unit, the transport unit according to the invention position sensor according to the invention and the feed unit according to the invention, as defined in the independent claims.
  • securities-like objects is used graphically printed, flat, thin and mostly flexible objects that represent a certain material value, understood, i.e. securities in actual sense, but also other such objects.
  • securities-like Objects are banknotes, bank checks, shares, papers with Security imprint, certificates, tickets or tickets, vouchers, Credit or ATM cards, identification or access cards.
  • processing functions functions are functions such as pulling in, separating, separating, transporting, reading, recognizing, checking, Verify, check, count, sort and / or stack, which are exercised on the securities-like objects.
  • a "Processing flow” consists of several such functions.
  • the invention is based on the idea of a device for processing to structure objects similar to securities in a modular manner.
  • the different Completed processing functions are provided by independent modules exercised.
  • Such modules are interchangeable mobile parts, which in one stationary part of the device can be used in such a way that a desired Workflow for processing the securities-like objects is feasible.
  • the modules have standardized interfaces which the securities-like objects from one module to another be handed over.
  • the device must be constructed in such a way that the Interfaces are mutually correctly positioned and transfers of securities-like Objects are possible if there are modules in the device are used.
  • the modules are made up of a set of different modules selectable and almost any combination, so that an abundance of free selectable processing procedures can be implemented.
  • the modules can be easily, for example by plugging or hanging, into the Device used according to the invention and just as easily expanded or be replaced.
  • Such a modular structure thus ensures one extremely simple assembly and maintenance of the device. It enables also a quick and easy change of the desired processing sequence, by easily adding, removing, moving and / or adding modules can be exchanged.
  • the device according to the invention is after expandable or expandable to the user's request.
  • the individual modules are robust because they only have a minimum of delicate, susceptible to contamination electrical, electronic and / or optical elements contain. If possible, such delicate elements are outside of the modules so that communication between the modules and the Rest of the device limited to mechanical signals.
  • the maintenance of the The device is simple and quick, because of the modularity of a jam easily can be remedied and individual modules can be easily cleaned.
  • the Modularity brings not only for the user, but also for the user Manufacturer advantages: a redesign of the inventive Device is significantly easier because only certain parts have been changed need to be taken over by others while existing devices can be.
  • the inventive device for processing securities-like Objects are preferably operated electrically and have at least an entrance and at least one exit for the securities-like Objects on.
  • the device includes a fixed part and interchangeable mobile parts, the mobile parts modules to exercise each a completed processing function on the securities to be processed Objects and these modules are in the fixed part can be used in such a way that between the at least one input and the at least one exit a desired workflow for processing the security-like objects can be carried out.
  • the stationary part of the device according to the invention is preferably as in formed essentially rigid support structure, for example.
  • the device preferably has mechanical connection means by means of which the modules thanks to a form-fitting, releasable mechanical connection at the fixed location Part are attachable.
  • the modules can, for example, be plugged onto the stationary part or be hangable.
  • Drive means can be located on the stationary part of the device according to the invention be attached, for example. Electric motors.
  • the mobile parts can be attached agents that mechanically on the securities-like Act on objects, e.g. rollers for the transport of securities-like items Objects.
  • transmission means such as toothed belts, Perforated wheels or perforated rings, tie rods, levers, couplings, mechanical Switches or shafts can generate forces and / or torques from the drive means transferred to the active agents. It is beneficial that not to install the required drive means in the mobile parts, but on the fixed part of the device. So it becomes clear, consistent Separation of drive means and mobile parts achieved. This separation has the advantage that the electrical lines and components are clear are attached to the stationary part, such as on a printed circuit board of an electronic Device. It is easier to install and maintain there. Most mobile parts only contain mechanical components.
  • the device according to the invention includes a stationary part and interchangeable mobile parts.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the fixed part 1 of the device.
  • the stationary part 1 is preferably designed as an essentially rigid support structure, for example as a plate, which also serves as the rear wall of the device.
  • Cartesian coordinates (x, y, z) are drawn in the figures, the plate 1 always defining the xy plane.
  • Bolts 2.1, 2.2, ... are fastened on the plate 1 at fastening points 20.1, 20.2, ..., which protrude substantially perpendicularly from a first side 11 of the plate 1, that is to say in the z direction.
  • These bolts 2.1, 2.2, ... are used to attach interchangeable modules (not shown in FIG. 1).
  • fastening points 20.51, 20.52, ... can be provided for bolts; they are preferably arranged in a standardized, dashed grid 21.
  • the bolts 2.1, 2.2, ... are fastened using known fasteners such as screws.
  • Such elements can be driving means 41, 42, transmission means 51-56, electrical lines, electrical and / or electronic components etc.
  • Generate drive means 41, 42 Forces and / or torques for the mechanical exerted by the modules Processing functions.
  • a single electric motor 41 is present as the first drive means.
  • There is at least one electromagnetic for the sort processing function Switch 42 is present as a second drive means.
  • Means of transmission 51-56 transmit forces and / or torques from the Drive means 40, 41 in the modules and / or vice versa. From engine 41 Toothed belts 51.1, 51.2 are driven as the first transmission means.
  • the Toothed belts 51.1, 51.2 run on pulleys 52.1-52.4 and move perforated wheels or perforated rings 53.1, 53.2, ... These are preferably conical Provide holes 54, in which correspondingly shaped, on the modules pins 55.1 movably or rotatably attached (shown in FIGS. 7-12), 55.2, ... can intervene; the conical shape facilitates the mutual Positioning when inserting a module.
  • a lever 56 is driven as a further transmission means.
  • Means of transmission can also (not shown) tie rods, couplings, mechanical switches, shafts, gears, gears, chains etc.
  • the device according to the invention is attempted, if possible only mechanical Transmit signals from the plate 1 to the modules; this ensures high robustness of the device.
  • a first type of electrical line 71 (shown in FIG. 2) serves the purpose of Supply of electrical energy to the components, a second type of electrical lines 72 of information transfer between certain Components; the two types of lines 71, 72 can also coincide.
  • the switch 42 of the sorting module needs information from the reader modules to decide which batch a particular one Banknote is to be fed.
  • Information processing e.g. processing of data from and to the user, detection or verification of Banknotes, calculation of terms, control of counters, etc. happens in at least one electronic component, for example a microprocessor 81.
  • Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the partially disclosed device of Figure 1, but from the rear.
  • further elements are attached which are required for the operation of the device.
  • These can be transmission means such as toothed belts 51.3-51.7 on pulleys 52.5, 52.6, ...
  • These can also be electrical components, e.g. B. a supply device 84, which provides the operating voltage required by other elements, and / or a further printed circuit board 82.4. It is advantageous if as many elements as possible are attached to the second side 12 of the plate 1. This is because it is more easily accessible, so that even modules do not have to be removed from their locations during maintenance.
  • FIG. 3 shows, in the same perspective view as Figure 1, the plate 1 with inserted modules 31-36.
  • the modules 31-36 are interchangeable mobile parts which can be used in the fixed part 1 of the device in such a way that a desired workflow for processing the objects similar to securities (not shown in FIG. 3) can be carried out.
  • the desired processing sequence is as follows: The objects similar to securities, for example different bank notes, are initially in a stack (not shown) in an input compartment 311 of an input and separation module 31; they are drawn into the device and separated from one another, read, deflected and transported, deflected again, sorted and stacked.
  • This processing sequence consists of a sequence of completed Processing functions, each carried out by a module 31-36 become.
  • Corresponding modules 31-36 are shown schematically in FIG. 3 shown: an input and separation module 31 with an input compartment 311, which serves as the input of the device, a first transport module 32.1, a first reading module 33.1, a second reading module 33.2, a first deflection module 34.1, a second transport module 32.2 and a third transport module 32.3, a second deflection module 34.2, a sorting module 35, a first stacking module 36.1 and a second stacking module 36.2, each with an output compartment 361.1, 361.2, the output compartments 361.1, 361.2 as outputs of the device to serve.
  • a single reading module is sufficient if only one side of the banknotes must be read; this can be the case if the banknotes only must be recognized, for example for later sorting in the sorting module 35.
  • Two reading modules 33.1, 33.2 are required if both sides of the banknotes should be read; This is necessary, for example, when the banknotes verified, d. H. must be checked. In general, there are several reading modules 33.1, 33.2 the redundancy and thus the absence of errors and security increase the processing flow.
  • Bolts 2.1, 2.2, ... protrude from plate 1, onto which the modules 31-36 can be plugged are.
  • the modules 31-36 are with indentations and / or Provide openings 22.1, 22.2, ... into which the bolts 2.1, 2.2, ... are inserted become.
  • the plate 1 preferably has a standardized grid 21 from fastening points 20.51, 20.52, ... for additional bolts. At If necessary, additional bolts can be attached to plate 1, others can conversely be removed from plate 1.
  • modules 31-36 the distance, preferably a standardized grid spacing, of the fastening points for bolts 2.1, 2.2, ...
  • the modules 31-36 can thus be used in a modular system can be arranged with great freedom on the plate 1.
  • modules which electrical current need - for example a reading module 33.1, 33.2 -, are corresponding electrical connection means 83 (indicated in FIG. 1), For example, slots, on board 1, on circuit boards 82.1-82.3 or on others provided on the plate 1 attached elements.
  • FIG. 4 shows a frontal view of a detail IV from FIG. 3, namely the attachment or suspension of two modules, for example the second transport module 32.2 and the third transport module 32.3.
  • the two modules 32.2, 32.3 are plugged onto two bolts 2.5, 2.6 (as well as further bolts, which are not visible in FIG. 4), in that the bolts 2.5, 2.6 are pushed into formations 22.51, 22.52, 22.61, 22.62.
  • Each of the two bolts 2.5, 2.6 connects both modules 32.2, 32.3 to the plate 1.
  • a stable attachment of a module normally requires two, sometimes more bolts.
  • FIG. 5 shows, in the same view as Figure 4, a detail V of Figure 3.
  • a bolt 2.7 connects the four modules 36.1, 36.2, 34.3, 35 to the plate 1.
  • Such an arrangement is in a sense even more advantageous than that of Figure 4, because fewer bolts are required for attaching the modules.
  • the modules have standardized interfaces to which the banknotes are transferred from one module to the other.
  • a banknote 100 is transported through a first passage gap 312 in the input and separation module 31 and through a second passage gap 322 adjoining it in the first transport module 32.1; their direction of movement is indicated by an arrow 101.
  • the two passage gaps 312, 322 communicate via the interface 30.
  • the input and separation module 31 has, for example, a wedge-shaped, elongated comb 301
  • the first transport module 32.1 has an elongated groove 302 for receiving it at the corresponding point of the comb 301.
  • the interlocking of comb 301 and groove 302 offers an additional positioning aid for the two modules 31, 32.1 and ensures error-free transfer of the banknotes 100 from one module 31 to another module 32.1 at the interface 30.
  • the device is designed and constructed in such a way that the Interfaces 30 are correctly positioned with respect to one another and banknotes 100 can be transferred if the modules 31-36 are used in the device.
  • Figures 7-12 show examples of different modules 31-36, which can be used in the device according to the invention. It is a movement of the securities-like (not shown in Fig. 7-12) Objects, for example bank notes 100, indicated schematically with arrows 102. Banknotes 100 typically move at a speed from 600 to 1,500 mm / s through the device; their distance is approx. 20 to 50 mm. These values result in a typical flow from four to ten banknotes per second. Some are indentations or openings for plugging on (for example, drawn in Fig. 1-3) bolts 2.1, 2.2, ... visible. Also partially visible are pins 55.1, 55.2, ..., which in (in Fig.
  • FIG. 11 A module 31 for inputting and separating banknotes 100 is shown in FIG .
  • the banknotes 100 are placed as a stack in an input compartment 311, drawn in individually by the module 31 and thus separated from the stack or from one another.
  • 8 shows a transport module 32 for the linear transport of the bank notes 100 through the module 33 of Figure 9, the bank notes are read optically 100, eg. By means of (in Fig. 9 does not visible) CCD arrays and / or CCD arrays .
  • the module 35 from FIG. 11 is a branching module, a sorting module or a switch.
  • the module 35 issues a banknote 100 in a first direction 101.2, for example. undeflected, or in a second direction 101.3, for example deflected by 90 °.
  • a stack module 36 is shown in FIG .
  • the banknotes 100 are stacked in an output compartment 361 and can be removed from the output compartment 361.
  • FIGS. 13 and 14 show in longitudinal or cross section a transport unit for the transport of objects 100 similar to securities in a module. It includes a transport shaft 551 driven by (not shown in FIGS. 13, 14) drive means 41 and possibly existing transmission means 51-55 with preferably a plurality of transport rollers 552.1-552.4, which act on the objects 100 similar to securities and cause them to be transported through the transport unit.
  • the transport rollers 552.1-552.4 or their active surfaces consist of a material which has a large coefficient of static friction, for example an elastomer, compared to the objects 100 which are similar to securities.
  • the security-like objects 100 are pressed onto the transport rollers 552.1-552.4 by means of preferably several pressure rollers 554.1-554.4, which interact with the transport rollers 552.1-552.4 on pressure rollers 553.1-553.4 that are preferably not driven pressed.
  • the distance between transport rollers 552.1-552.4 and pressure rollers 554.1-554.4 must be variable at least by the thickness d of the objects 100 similar to securities.
  • the pressure rollers 554.1-554.3 are preferably suspended so that they can move vertically to the transport direction 101 and to the pressure axes 553.1-553.4, indicated by a double arrow 555.
  • Such movable suspensions can be made by small rotations 555 'of the pressure axes 553.1-553.4 around a suspension axis 557 fixed to the device be approximated.
  • the pressure axes 553.1-553.4 can be rotatably mounted, for example, in suspension elements 556.1-556.4, which are suspended on the suspension axis 557.
  • the pressure axes 553.1-553.4 could also be produced in one piece with the pressure rollers 554.1-554.4, for example made of plastic.
  • the restoring forces F R were usually exerted with a plurality of coil springs; such an arrangement is complicated, expensive and prone to failure.
  • the restoring forces F R are exerted by at least one reversibly compressible foam element 558.
  • the foam element 558 is preferably at least as long (in the z direction) as the total length of all the rollers 552.1-552.4 or 554.1-554.4. It is held in a holder 559 and supported against a module housing 371.
  • This pressure unit according to the invention has the advantages of being simple, inexpensive and not prone to failure.
  • a single foam element 558 is sufficient to individually exert driving forces F R on each pressure roller 554.1-554.4.
  • the foam element 558 not only provides the restoring forces F R , but also the desired damping, so that the pressure rollers 554.1-554.4 maintain the desired, variable working distance from the transport rollers 552.1-552.4 without oscillating.
  • Such a pressure unit with at least one foam element can of course not only in one transport unit, but also in other units are used. So the pressure rollers 554.1-554.4 securities-like objects 100 also against other elements such as. press a reading window of a reading module 33.
  • position sensors are required to determine whether a security-like item relates to a specific Time in a certain place or not.
  • Known devices use optical light barriers for this purpose.
  • the disadvantage of such Photoelectric sensors is that they are close to the passage of the security-like Objects are attached and thereby quickly contaminate what impaired their functionality.
  • the invention solves this problem by the presence of a security-like object mechanically is scanned and contamination-prone, for example optical parts of the Position sensor removed from the passage of the security-like objects arranged or shielded, preferably even outside a module be attached.
  • FIGS. 15 and 16 An embodiment of such a position sensor 60 of the device according to the invention is shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 in longitudinal section, similar to the illustration in FIG. 14, and in FIG. 17 in a perspective view.
  • the position sensor 60 includes mechanical scanning elements 62.1-62.5, and at least one approach element 64 connected to the scanning elements 62.1-52.5.
  • the scanning elements 62.1-62.5 and the approach element 64 are arranged on a scanning axis 61 and are rigidly connected and rotatable with it.
  • the scanning elements 62.1-62.5 have, for example, the shape of scanning fingers bent towards the ends.
  • the position sensor 60 includes a measuring element 63, which cooperates with the proximity element 64 and outputs an electrical output signal dependent on the length of the proximity element 64 to a line 634.
  • the measuring element 63 z. B As in FIGS. 15-17, a light barrier with a light source 631, a photodetector 633 and an intermediate light path 632, wherein the light path 632 can be interrupted by the approach element 64; the measuring element 63 can also be designed as a proximity switch etc. It is important that the measuring element 63 is arranged or shielded away from the passage of the objects 100 similar to securities and is thus accessible for soiling. This is preferably achieved by mounting the measuring element 63 on the first side 11 of the board 1 (see FIG. 1), for example on a printed circuit board 82.1-82.3.
  • the approach element 64 thus transmits a mechanical signal from the corresponding module to the plate 1; Only on the plate 1 is the mechanical signal converted into an electrical signal. Contamination of the mechanical scanning elements 62.1-62.5 does not impair the function of the robust position sensor 60.
  • FIGS. 15 and 17 show the position sensor 60 in a rest position, in which there is no object 100 resembling a security at the measuring point 65, for example in the region of the rollers 552, 554.
  • the measuring element 63 is in a first state; In this exemplary embodiment, the light path 632 of the light barrier is not interrupted.
  • FIG. 16 shows the position sensor 60 in a deflection position, in which an object 100 resembling a security is located at the measuring point 65.
  • the measuring element 63 is in a second state; it is Z. B. the light path 632 of the light barrier is interrupted by the proximity element 64, and the output signal of the measuring element 63 is different than in the first state.
  • a pushing back moment acts on the scanning elements 62.1-62.5; As soon as the security-like object 100 is removed from the measuring point 65, the position sensor returns to the rest position of FIGS. 15 and 17.
  • FIG. 18 Another aspect of the invention relates to an intake or separation unit for the note-like objects 100.1, 100.2, ...
  • a feeder unit with which the input and separation module 31 is provided is, in Figures 18 and 19 in the longitudinal or cross section shown.
  • Security-like items e.g. B. banknotes 100.3, 100.4, ... lie as a stack on an input ramp 380. They are pressed by a pressing force F A against, preferably several, insertion rollers 382.1-382.4 located at the height of the banknotes 100.1, 100.2, ...; the pressure force F A can be generated by its own mechanism or by gravity.
  • the foremost banknote 100.1 is accelerated by the insertion rollers 382.1-382.4 driven by an insertion shaft 381 by means of sliding or static friction in the direction of preferably several transport rollers 384.1-384.4.
  • the transport rollers 384.1-384.4 are driven by a transport shaft 383 and, like in the transport unit of FIGS. 13 and 14, interact with pressure rollers 386.1-386.4.
  • the pressure rollers 386.1-386.4 are movably suspended and they act on driving forces F R in the direction of the transport rollers 384.1-384.4; the driving forces F R are preferably generated by the mechanism according to the invention described on the occasion of FIGS. 13 and 14 (not shown here anymore).
  • the feed unit is preferably provided with a plurality of essentially stationary, non-rotating retention rollers 388.1-388.4 fitted. These are located on a retaining shaft 387 and become sporadic or continuous, but very slow (compared to the Rotation speed of the transport rollers 384.1-384.4) rotated by one to avoid one-sided wear of their surface.
  • the retention rollers 388.1-388.4 usually prevent that by sliding or static friction in addition to a first banknote 100.1, a second (and further) banknote 100.2 is drawn in.
  • the retention rollers are in the known feed units and the transport rollers offset from each other, and only the pressure rollers face the transport rollers (such as in Fig.
  • each retaining roller 388.1-388.4 is opposite a transport roller 384.1-384.4.
  • the distance a between the retention rollers 388.1-388.4 and the transport rollers 384.1-384.4 must be set fairly precisely to the banknote thickness d, ie in any case the following must apply: d ⁇ a ⁇ 2d.
  • a first roller Transport roller and subsequently a retaining roller of a second transport roller opposite.
  • more or less than four insertion, transport, pressure or Retention rollers are present.
  • FIG. 20 shows how an embodiment of the device according to the invention can look from the outside.
  • the device is surrounded by a housing 9.
  • the input compartment 311 and, for example, two output compartments 361.1, 361.2 are visible from the outside.
  • An operating unit 90 can be provided for communication with a user.
  • the operating unit 90 can include an input unit, for example a screen or an LCD display, and / or an output unit, for example a keyboard.
  • the input and output unit are combined and designed as a screen 91 (touch screen) which reacts to touch.

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EP03017015A EP1361548A3 (fr) 1998-01-23 1998-01-23 Dispositif d'entrée
ES98101110T ES2212817T3 (es) 1998-01-23 1998-01-23 Dispositivos para tratar papeles de valor.
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