EP0960400B1 - Storage cassette for automatic cash dispenser - Google Patents

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EP0960400B1
EP0960400B1 EP98906820A EP98906820A EP0960400B1 EP 0960400 B1 EP0960400 B1 EP 0960400B1 EP 98906820 A EP98906820 A EP 98906820A EP 98906820 A EP98906820 A EP 98906820A EP 0960400 B1 EP0960400 B1 EP 0960400B1
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Martin LÖSER
Steffen BÖRNER
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  • the invention relates to a memory cartridge, which in one recording module intended for holding a banknote cassette a cash dispenser can be inserted and at its - in Considered insertion direction - front wall one by one Flap has a lockable removal opening in the for removal leaf-shaped objects from the cassette in the inserted State of the same trigger elements of a trigger device of the recording module.
  • Such a storage cartridge is for example from DE-44 08 981 C1 known.
  • DE-35 14 062 A1 is also a Cash dispenser known in which a plurality of storage units for banknotes are arranged one above the other each have a deduction and separation device and connected to a common vertical group transport are. Instead of the lowest storage unit there is a separate one Insert provided that a printing device for printing sheet - like print media such as check forms, receipts and the like, a device for storing a print medium supply and contains a transport device which the Print media from the storage device through the printing device through to a delivery opening of the drawer transported so that the printed media to the Collective transport of the cash dispenser to be handed over can.
  • the ATM can not only Banknotes issued but also printed check forms and receipts are created.
  • the slot containing the printing device can only in the factory in the cash dispenser instead of a banknote storage unit be installed.
  • the operator of the ATMs do not have the option of either a banknote storage unit or a printer slot to insert into the cash dispenser.
  • the invention has for its object the operator of a ATMs to give the option, optionally even a banknote storage cassette through a device to replace that with the cash dispenser sheet-shaped objects to be issued, such as check forms, Have receipts, vouchers, receipts or the like printed.
  • This task is the beginning of a storage cartridge mentioned type solved in that in the memory cartridge a printing device for printing sheet-shaped print carriers, a device for storing a print medium supply and a transport device for transporting a print carrier through the printing device to a removal position are arranged in which the print carrier is parallel to Front wall is located in the area of the removal opening.
  • the solution according to the invention has that of DE-35 14 062 A1 known solution the advantage that the the printing device containing memory cartridge completely identical on the outside with a banknote cassette and therefore in the same Recording module as this can be inserted.
  • the invention Memory cassette can therefore be used by the operator of the cash dispenser easily with a banknote cassette can be exchanged if necessary.
  • the printed one Print media is so in the memory cartridge according to the invention provided like a banknote in a known banknote cassette and can therefore be of that in the recording module arranged deduction device deducted and to the transport path of the cash dispenser.
  • the cash dispenser contains several recording modules if necessary, several storage cartridges according to the invention inserted or replaced by banknote cassettes become. This results in a high degree of flexibility in the Use of the cash dispenser.
  • the device for storing a print medium supply preferably has a holder for the rotatable mounting of a Print carrier supply roll and a separating device for separating of single sheets to be output from the print carrier supply roll.
  • the transport device at least one downstream of the printing device or in this arranged, intended for engagement with the printing medium Transport roller, with the separator downstream the transport roller is arranged. That way the print carrier from the supply roll through the printing device pulled and transported over the separator be before using the separator is separated from the endless print carrier web.
  • a holding frame for receiving a to be issued Pressure carrier provided, the holding frame preferably two parallel to each other, a receiving gap for has the printing medium between the support elements forming, of which face the front wall of the memory cartridge Support element an opening for engagement of the trigger elements Has. So is for a reliable hold of the output Pressure carrier taken care of until it is gripped by the trigger elements can be.
  • the support elements preferably on both sides the inlet opening of the receiving gap diverging outwards Instruction areas.
  • a controllable clamping device for clamping of a pressure carrier inserted into the holding frame.
  • This clamping device can be at least one in the Receiving gap of the holding frame engaging clamping element have that biased towards one of the support members and in the receiving position of the holding frame its bias is deflectable. For example done by a stationary element that is in the receiving position of the holding frame against the clamping element and this deflects.
  • the separator expediently comprises a transverse to Transport level of the pressure carrier adjustable knife.
  • a thermal print head is preferably used in the printing device.
  • the storage cartridge shown schematically in Figure 1 comprises a cuboid housing 10, usually by a lid is closed, which in the representation of the Figure 1 is removed so that you can look into the cassette can.
  • a cassette is usually used for storage of banknotes and can be used in an ATM arranged recording module can be inserted.
  • FIG. 1 The so in principle, well-described cassette is made of known from DE 44 08 981 C1.
  • a turntable 18 rotatably mounted on the cassette base 16 with a mandrel 20 on which a supply roll 22 of a Print carrier 24 forming paper strip is attached.
  • the Paper strips 24 can be completely unprinted depending on the application be or, for example, wear a predetermined pattern, as is common for check forms.
  • the width of the Paper strip i.e. is the axial height of the supply roll 22 limited by the height of the cassette housing 10.
  • a deflection roller 26 To the right of the turntable 18 there is a deflection roller 26, a printing device 28 with a thermal print head 30 and a transport device 31 with two transport rollers 32.
  • a printing device 28 By means of the two interacting transport rollers 32 can the paper web 24 from the supply roll 22nd are withdrawn, being around the guide roller 28 and on the Printhead 30 passes.
  • It can also be a printing device can be used with a pressure roller, which is used to transport the Paper web 24 takes over. The two transport rollers 32 can then omitted.
  • a holding frame is located downstream of the cutting device 38 for receiving the by means of the print head 30th printed print carrier is used and the based on Figure 2 will be explained in more detail below.
  • the holding frame 38 is by means of a shaft 39 around a perpendicular to the floor 16 Cassette 10 directed pivot axis 40 between its in Figure 1 with solid lines reproduced shooting position and a removal position pivotable, in which the Holding frame 38 is parallel to the front wall and through a dash-dotted line is indicated.
  • the adjustment takes place via an eccentric drive.
  • This includes a parallel gear 42 mounted to the cassette bottom 16 with an eccentric pin 43, which has a handlebar 44 with a leaf spring trained bracket 45 connected to the holding frame 38 is.
  • the gear 42 meshes with a screw 46, which in turn has a coaxial gear 48 with it Output pinion 50 of an electric motor 52 in drive connection stands.
  • the printing device 28, the transport device 31, the Cutting device 34 and the servomotor 52 for adjustment of the holding frame 38 are controlled by an electronic control device 54 controlled, in addition to the supply roll 22 in the cassette housing 10 is arranged, and the one Plug 55 attached to the outside of the cassette housing 10 Control signals and the operating voltage are supplied.
  • the holding frame shown in Figure 2 consists of a first Plate 56 and a second plate parallel to this 58, dashed between them a receiving gap 60 for one form indicated printed print carrier 62. Both plates 56 and 58 are rigidly connected to the shaft 40. At its end facing away from shaft 39, i.e. at the The entry side of the receiving gap 60 are the plates 56 and 58 through outward diverging instruction surfaces 64, 66 which extends an insertion funnel for safe insertion the print carrier 62 in the receiving gap 60 of the holding frame 38 form. Below the one in the receiving position Holding frame 38 is a support plate 69 on which the print carrier 62 is supported.
  • the Take-off rollers 14 are in the removal position of the holding frame on the print carrier located in the receiving gap 60 62 and press it against the rear plate 56. Be operated the take-off rollers 14, they can the print carrier 62nd in the direction of arrow A from the receiving gap 60 down pull it off.
  • One in the receiving gap 60 located print carrier 62 is thereby against the rear Plate 56 clamped.
  • the clamping force is big enough to to hold the print carrier 62 in the receiving gap 60.
  • clamping force can depend on the pulling force of the puller rollers 14 are overcome.
  • Printing device can be used depending on the type Paper web and 30 depending on the control of the print head Forms are generated. Examples of this are Printing checks, vouchers, vouchers, deposit or Withdrawal receipts, bank statements and the like.
  • the essential The advantage of the solution according to the invention is that that this memory cartridge in the same recording module as a banknote cassette can be inserted and therefore by the operator of the ATM can be used if necessary can without any structural changes in the ATMs would be required. This results in a high flexibility in the operation of the ATM.

Abstract

In a storage cassette which can be inserted into a receiving module, intended for receiving a bill cassette, of an automatic bank teller, and has on its front wall (12)-seen in the insertion direction-a withdrawal opening which can be closed by a flap and into which drawing-off elements (14) of a drawing-off device of the receiving module reach in order to withdraw sheet-shaped objects (62) from the cassette in the inserted state of the latter, there are arranged a printing device (28) for printing sheet-shaped printing carriers (24), a device (18, 20) for storing a supply (22) of printing carriers and a transport device (31) for transporting a printing carrier (24) through the printing device (28) up to a withdrawal position in which the printing carrier (62) is located parallel to the front wall (12) in the region of the withdrawal opening.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Speicherkassette, die in einen zur Aufnahme einer Banknotenkassette bestimmten Aufnahmemodul eines Geldausgabeautomaten einschiebbar ist und an ihrer - in Einschubrichtung betrachtet - Vorderwand eine durch eine Klappe verschließbare Entnahmeöffnung hat, in die zur Entnahme blattförmiger Gegenstände aus der Kassette im eingeschobenen Zustand derselben Abzugselemente einer Abzugsvorrichtung des Aufnahmemoduls eingreifen.The invention relates to a memory cartridge, which in one recording module intended for holding a banknote cassette a cash dispenser can be inserted and at its - in Considered insertion direction - front wall one by one Flap has a lockable removal opening in the for removal leaf-shaped objects from the cassette in the inserted State of the same trigger elements of a trigger device of the recording module.

Eine solche Speicherkassette ist beispielsweise aus der DE-44 08 981 C1 bekannt. Aus der DE-35 14 062 A1 ist ferner ein Geldausgabeautomat bekannt, in dem eine Mehrzahl von Speichereinheiten für Banknoten übereinander angeordnet sind, die jeweils eine Abzugs- und Vereinzelungseinrichtung haben und an einen gemeinsamen vertikalen Sammeltransport angeschlossen sind. Anstelle der untersten Speichereinheit ist ein eigener Einschub vorgesehen, der eine Druckvorrichtung zum Bedrucken blattförmiger Druckträger wie Scheckformulare, Belege und dergleichen, eine Einrichtung zum Speichern eines Druckträgervorrates und eine Transporteinrichtung enthält, welche die Druckträger von der Speichereinrichtung durch die Druckvorrichtung hindurch zu einer Ausgabeöffnung des Einschubes transportiert, so daß die bedruckten Druckträger an den Sammeltransport des Geldausgabeautomaten übergeben werden können. Damit können von dem Geldausgabeautomaten nicht nur Banknoten ausgegeben sondern auch Scheckformulare bedruckt und Belege erstellt werden. Bei der dort beschriebenen Lösung kann der die Druckvorrichtung enthaltende Einschub aber nur werkseitig in dem Geldausgabeautomaten anstelle einer Banknotenspeichereinheit installiert werden. Der Betreiber des Geldausgabeautomaten hat dagegen nicht die Möglichkeit, wahlweise eine Banknotenspeichereinheit oder einen Druckereinschub in den Geldausgabeautomaten einzuschieben. Such a storage cartridge is for example from DE-44 08 981 C1 known. From DE-35 14 062 A1 is also a Cash dispenser known in which a plurality of storage units for banknotes are arranged one above the other each have a deduction and separation device and connected to a common vertical group transport are. Instead of the lowest storage unit there is a separate one Insert provided that a printing device for printing sheet - like print media such as check forms, receipts and the like, a device for storing a print medium supply and contains a transport device which the Print media from the storage device through the printing device through to a delivery opening of the drawer transported so that the printed media to the Collective transport of the cash dispenser to be handed over can. This means that the ATM can not only Banknotes issued but also printed check forms and receipts are created. With the solution described there the slot containing the printing device can only in the factory in the cash dispenser instead of a banknote storage unit be installed. The operator of the ATMs, on the other hand, do not have the option of either a banknote storage unit or a printer slot to insert into the cash dispenser.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, dem Betreiber eines Geldausgabeautomaten die Möglichkeit zu geben, wahlweise selbst eine Banknotenspeicherkassette durch eine Vorrichtung zu ersetzen, mit der sich über den Geldausgabeautomaten auszugebende blattförmige Gegenstände wie Scheckformulare, Bons, Gutscheine, Belege oder dergleichen drucken lassen.The invention has for its object the operator of a ATMs to give the option, optionally even a banknote storage cassette through a device to replace that with the cash dispenser sheet-shaped objects to be issued, such as check forms, Have receipts, vouchers, receipts or the like printed.

Diese Aufgabe wird bei einer Speicherkassette der eingangs genannten Art dadurch gelöst, daß in der Speicherkassette eine Druckvorrichtung zum Bedrucken blattförmiger Druckträger, eine Einrichtung zum Speichern eines Druckträgervorrates und eine Transporteinrichtung zum Transport eines Druckträgers durch die Druckvorrichtung bis zu einer Entnahmestellung angeordnet sind, in der sich der Druckträger parallel zur Vorderwand im Bereich der Entnahmeöffnung befindet.This task is the beginning of a storage cartridge mentioned type solved in that in the memory cartridge a printing device for printing sheet-shaped print carriers, a device for storing a print medium supply and a transport device for transporting a print carrier through the printing device to a removal position are arranged in which the print carrier is parallel to Front wall is located in the area of the removal opening.

Die erfindungsgemäße Lösung hat gegenüber der aus der DE-35 14 062 A1 bekannten Lösung den Vorzug, daß die die Druckvorrichtung enthaltende Speicherkassette äußerlich völlig identisch mit einer Banknotenkassette ist und somit in denselben Aufnahmemodul wie diese einschiebbar ist. Die erfindungsgemäße Speicherkassette kann daher von dem Betreiber des Geldausgabeautomaten ohne weiteres mit einer Banknotenkassette vertauscht werden, wenn hierzu Bedarf besteht. Der bedruckte Druckträger wird in der erfindungsgemäßen Speicherkassette so bereit gestellt wie eine Banknote in einer bekannten Banknotenkassette und kann daher von der in dem Aufnahmemodul angeordneten Abzugsvorrichtung abgezogen und an die Transportbahn des Geldausgabeautomaten übergeben werden. Sofern der Geldausgabeautomat mehrere Aufnahmemodule enthält, können bei Bedarf auch mehrere erfindungsgemäße Speicherkassetten eingeschoben oder wieder durch Banknotenkassetten ersetzt werden. Dadurch ergibt sich eine hohe Flexibilität bei der Nutzung des Geldausgabeautomaten. The solution according to the invention has that of DE-35 14 062 A1 known solution the advantage that the the printing device containing memory cartridge completely identical on the outside with a banknote cassette and therefore in the same Recording module as this can be inserted. The invention Memory cassette can therefore be used by the operator of the cash dispenser easily with a banknote cassette can be exchanged if necessary. The printed one Print media is so in the memory cartridge according to the invention provided like a banknote in a known banknote cassette and can therefore be of that in the recording module arranged deduction device deducted and to the transport path of the cash dispenser. Provided the cash dispenser contains several recording modules if necessary, several storage cartridges according to the invention inserted or replaced by banknote cassettes become. This results in a high degree of flexibility in the Use of the cash dispenser.

Vorzugsweise hat die Einrichtung zur Speicherung eines Druckträgervorrates eine Halterung zur drehbaren Lagerung einer Druckträgervorratsrolle und eine Trennvorrichtung zum Abtrennen von auszugebenden Einzelblättern von der Druckträgervorratsrolle. Diese Lösung bietet eine erhebliche Vereinfachung gegenüber der Speicherung von Einzelblättern, da der Abzug und Transport von Einzelblättern relativ komplizierte Vorrichtungen erfordert.The device for storing a print medium supply preferably has a holder for the rotatable mounting of a Print carrier supply roll and a separating device for separating of single sheets to be output from the print carrier supply roll. This solution offers a significant simplification versus storing single sheets because the deduction and transporting single sheets of relatively complicated devices required.

Bei einer Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung hat die Transportvorrichtung mindestens eine stromabwärts der Druckvorrichtung oder in dieser angeordnete, zum Eingriff mit dem Druckträger bestimmte Transportrolle, wobei die Trennvorrichtung stromabwärts der Transportrolle angeordnet ist. Auf diese Weise kann der Druckträger von der Vorratsrolle durch die Druckvorrichtung gezogen und noch über die Trennvorrichtung hinaus transportiert werden, bevor er dann mittels der Trennvorrichtung von der endlosen Druckträgerbahn abgetrennt wird.In one embodiment of the solution according to the invention, the transport device at least one downstream of the printing device or in this arranged, intended for engagement with the printing medium Transport roller, with the separator downstream the transport roller is arranged. That way the print carrier from the supply roll through the printing device pulled and transported over the separator be before using the separator is separated from the endless print carrier web.

Um den Druckträger in der Entnahmestellung zu halten, ist vorzugsweise ein Halterahmen zur Aufnahme eines auszugebenden Druckträgers vorgesehen, wobei der Halterahmen vorzugsweise zwei zueinander parallele, einen Aufnahmespalt für den Druckträger zwischen sich bildende Stützelemente hat, von denen das der Vorderwand der Speicherkassette zugekehrte Stützelement eine Öffnung zum Eingriff der Abzugselemente hat. So ist für einen zuverlässigen Halt des auszugebenden Druckträgers gesorgt, bis er von den Abzugselementen erfaßt werden kann.To hold the print carrier in the removal position, is preferably a holding frame for receiving a to be issued Pressure carrier provided, the holding frame preferably two parallel to each other, a receiving gap for has the printing medium between the support elements forming, of which face the front wall of the memory cartridge Support element an opening for engagement of the trigger elements Has. So is for a reliable hold of the output Pressure carrier taken care of until it is gripped by the trigger elements can be.

Um den Druckträger in der Kassette nicht zu stark umlenken zu müssen und den Druckträgertransport so einfach wie möglich zu halten, ist es zweckmäßig, wenn der Halterahmen zwischen einer Aufnahmestellung, in der der Aufnahmespalt mit dem aus der Trennvorrichtung austretenden Druckträger fluchtet, und der Entnahmestellung verstellbar, beispielsweise verschwenkbar ist. Um sicherzustellen, daß der Druckträger, der wegen des Abziehens von einer Vorratsrolle gegebenenfalls leicht gekrümmt ist, zuverlässig in den Halterahmen eingeführt werden kann, haben die Stützelemente vorzugsweise beiderseits der Eintrittsöffnung des Aufnahmespaltes nach außen divergierende Einweisungsflächen.In order not to deflect the print medium in the cassette too strongly need and the print carrier transport as easy as possible hold, it is useful if the holding frame between a recording position in which the recording gap with the the separating device emerging print carrier is aligned, and the removal position is adjustable, for example pivotable is. To ensure that the print carrier, because of pulling off a supply roll, if necessary, slightly is curved, reliably inserted into the holding frame can have, the support elements preferably on both sides the inlet opening of the receiving gap diverging outwards Instruction areas.

Damit der Druckträger nach dem Einführen in den Aufnahmespalt beim Abtrennen von der Druckträgerbahn und beim Verstellen des Halterahmens nicht verrutscht, ist an dem Halterahmen zweckmäßigerweise eine steuerbare Klemmvorrichtung zum Klemmen eines in den Halterahmen eingeführten Druckträgers angeordnet. Diese Klemmvorrichtung kann mindestens ein in den Aufnahmespalt des Halterahmens eingreifendes Klemmelement haben, das in Richtung auf eines der Stützelemente vorgespannt und in der Aufnahmestellung des Halterahmens entgegen seiner Vorspannung auslenkbar ist. Dies kann beispielsweise durch ein stationäres Element erfolgen, das in der Aufnahmestellung des Halterahmens gegen das Klemmelement stößt und dieses auslenkt.So that the print medium after insertion into the receiving gap when separating from the print carrier web and when adjusting of the holding frame does not slip, is on the holding frame expediently a controllable clamping device for clamping of a pressure carrier inserted into the holding frame. This clamping device can be at least one in the Receiving gap of the holding frame engaging clamping element have that biased towards one of the support members and in the receiving position of the holding frame its bias is deflectable. For example done by a stationary element that is in the receiving position of the holding frame against the clamping element and this deflects.

Die Trennvorrichtung umfaßt zweckmäßigerweise ein quer zur Transportebene des Druckträgers verstellbares Messer. Für die Druckvorrichtung wird vorzugsweise ein Thermodruckkopf verwendet.The separator expediently comprises a transverse to Transport level of the pressure carrier adjustable knife. For the A thermal print head is preferably used in the printing device.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der. Erfindung ergeben sich aus der folgenden Beschreibung, welche in Verbindung mit den beigefügten Zeichnungen die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine erfindungsgemäße Speicherkassette und
Figur 2
eine perspektivische Darstellung des Halterahmens.
Other features and advantages of. Invention result from the following description, which in connection with the accompanying drawings explains the invention using an exemplary embodiment. Show it:
Figure 1
is a schematic plan view of an inventive storage cartridge and
Figure 2
a perspective view of the holding frame.

Die in Figur 1 schematisch dargestellte Speicherkassette umfaßt ein quaderförmiges Gehäuse 10, das üblicherweise durch einen Deckel verschlossen ist, der in der Darstellung der Figur 1 entfernt ist, so daß man in die Kassette blicken kann. Eine solche Kassette wird üblicherweise zur Speicherung von Banknoten verwendet und kann in einen in einem Geldautomaten angeordneten Aufnahmemodul eingeschoben werden. An der in Figur 1 rechten Schmalseite, welche die - bezogen auf die Einschubrichtung der Kassette - Vorderwand 12 der Kassette bildet, befindet sich eine nicht dargestellte Klappe, welche beim Einschieben der Kassette in den Aufnahmemodul eine Entnahmeöffnung freigibt, durch die in der Einschubstellung der Kassette Abzugsrollen 14 eingreifen können, die zu einer Abzugs- und Vereinzelungsvorrichtung des Aufnahmemoduls gehören. Sie sind in Figur 1 schematisch dargestellt. Die so weit beschriebene Kassette ist im Prinzip beispielsweise aus der DE 44 08 981 C1 bekannt.The storage cartridge shown schematically in Figure 1 comprises a cuboid housing 10, usually by a lid is closed, which in the representation of the Figure 1 is removed so that you can look into the cassette can. Such a cassette is usually used for storage of banknotes and can be used in an ATM arranged recording module can be inserted. At the in Figure 1 right narrow side, which - based on the Direction of insertion of the cassette - front wall 12 of the cassette forms, there is a flap, not shown, which when inserting the cassette into the recording module Releases the opening through the in the insertion position the cassette take-off rollers 14 can engage, leading to a Discharge and separation device of the recording module belong. They are shown schematically in FIG. 1. The so in principle, well-described cassette is made of known from DE 44 08 981 C1.

In der in Figur 1 linken Hälfte des Gehäuses 10 befindet sich ein an dem Kassettenboden 16 drehbar gelagerter Drehteller 18 mit einem Dorn 20, auf den eine Vorratsrolle 22 eines einen Druckträger 24 bildenden Papierstreifens aufgesteckt ist. Der Papierstreifen 24 kann je nach Einsatzzweck völlig unbedruckt sein oder auch beispielsweise ein vorgegebenes Muster tragen, wie dies für Scheckformulare üblich ist. Die Breite des Papierstreifens, d.h. die axiale Höhe der Vorratsrolle 22 ist durch die Höhe des Kassettengehäuses 10 begrenzt.In the left half of the housing 10 in FIG a turntable 18 rotatably mounted on the cassette base 16 with a mandrel 20 on which a supply roll 22 of a Print carrier 24 forming paper strip is attached. The Paper strips 24 can be completely unprinted depending on the application be or, for example, wear a predetermined pattern, as is common for check forms. The width of the Paper strip, i.e. is the axial height of the supply roll 22 limited by the height of the cassette housing 10.

Rechts von dem Drehteller 18 befinden sich eine Umlenkrolle 26, eine Druckeinrichtung 28 mit einem Thermodruckkopf 30 und eine Transporteinrichtung 31 mit zwei Transportrollen 32. Mittels der beiden miteinander zusammenwirkenden Transportrollen 32 kann die Papierbahn 24 von der Vorratsrolle 22 abgezogen werden, wobei sie um die Umlenkrolle 28 und an dem Druckkopf 30 vorbeiläuft. Es kann auch eine Druckeinrichtung mit einer Druckwalze verwendet werden, die den Transport der Papierbahn 24 übernimmt. Die beiden Transportrollen 32 können dann entfallen. To the right of the turntable 18 there is a deflection roller 26, a printing device 28 with a thermal print head 30 and a transport device 31 with two transport rollers 32. By means of the two interacting transport rollers 32 can the paper web 24 from the supply roll 22nd are withdrawn, being around the guide roller 28 and on the Printhead 30 passes. It can also be a printing device can be used with a pressure roller, which is used to transport the Paper web 24 takes over. The two transport rollers 32 can then omitted.

Stromabwärts der Transporteinrichtung 31 befindet sich eine Schneidevorrichtung 34 mit einem Messer 36, das quer zur Ebene der von der Transporteinrichtung 31 vorgeschobenen Papierbahn 24 verstellbar ist, um diese zu durchtrennen. Die nähere Ausgestaltung dieser Schneidevorrichtung 34 braucht nicht erläutert zu werden. Entsprechende Schneidevorrichtungen sind im'Handel erhältlich.There is a downstream of the transport device 31 Cutting device 34 with a knife 36 which is transverse to Level of the advanced by the transport device 31 Paper web 24 is adjustable to cut it. The needs more detailed configuration of this cutting device 34 not to be explained. Appropriate cutting devices are available in stores.

Stromabwärts der Schneidevorrichtung befindet sich ein Halterahmen 38 der zur Aufnahme der mittels des Druckkopfes 30 bedruckten Druckträger dient und der anhand der Figur 2 weiter unten noch näher erläutert wird. Der Halterahmen 38 ist mittels einer Welle 39 um eine senkrecht zum Boden 16 der Kassette 10 gerichtete Schwenkachse 40 zwischen seiner in Figur 1 mit ausgezogenen Linien wiedergegebenen Aufnahmestellung und einer Entnahmestellung verschwenkbar, in welcher der Halterahmen 38 parallel zur Vorderwand steht und die durch eine strichpunktierte Linie angedeutet ist. Die Verstellung erfolgt über einen Exzentertrieb. Dieser umfaßt ein parallel zum Kassettenboden 16 gelagertes Zahnrad 42 mit einem Exzenterzapfen 43, der über einen Lenker 44 mit einer als Blattfeder ausgebildeten Halterung 45 an dem Halterahmen 38 verbunden ist. Das Zahnrad 42 kämmt mit einer Gewindeschnecke 46, die ihrerseits über ein zu ihr koaxiales Zahnrad 48 mit dem Ausgangsritzel 50 eines Elektromotors 52 in Antriebsverbindung steht.A holding frame is located downstream of the cutting device 38 for receiving the by means of the print head 30th printed print carrier is used and the based on Figure 2 will be explained in more detail below. The holding frame 38 is by means of a shaft 39 around a perpendicular to the floor 16 Cassette 10 directed pivot axis 40 between its in Figure 1 with solid lines reproduced shooting position and a removal position pivotable, in which the Holding frame 38 is parallel to the front wall and through a dash-dotted line is indicated. The adjustment takes place via an eccentric drive. This includes a parallel gear 42 mounted to the cassette bottom 16 with an eccentric pin 43, which has a handlebar 44 with a leaf spring trained bracket 45 connected to the holding frame 38 is. The gear 42 meshes with a screw 46, which in turn has a coaxial gear 48 with it Output pinion 50 of an electric motor 52 in drive connection stands.

Die Druckeinrichtung 28, die Transporteinrichtung 31, die Schneidevorrichtung 34 und der Stellmotor 52 zum Verstellen des Halterahmens 38 werden von einer elektronischen Steuereinrichtung 54 gesteuert, die neben der Vorratsrolle 22 in dem Kassettengehäuse 10 angeordnet ist, und der über einen außen an das Kassettengehäuse 10 angebrachten Stecker 55 Steuersignale und die Betriebsspannung zugeführt werden.The printing device 28, the transport device 31, the Cutting device 34 and the servomotor 52 for adjustment of the holding frame 38 are controlled by an electronic control device 54 controlled, in addition to the supply roll 22 in the cassette housing 10 is arranged, and the one Plug 55 attached to the outside of the cassette housing 10 Control signals and the operating voltage are supplied.

Der in Figur 2 dargestellte Halterahmen besteht aus einer ersten Platte 56 und einer zu dieser parallelen zweiten Platte 58, die zwischen sich einen Aufnahmespalt 60 für einen gestrichelt angedeuteten bedruckten Druckträger 62 bilden. Beide Platten 56 und 58 sind mit der Welle 40 starr verbunden. An ihrem der Welle 39 abgewandten Ende, d.h. an der Eintrittsseite des Aufnahmespaltes 60 sind die Platten 56 und 58 durch nach außen divergierende Einweisungsflächen 64, 66 verlängert, die einen Einführtrichter zum sicheren Einführen der Druckträger 62 in den Aufnahmespalt 60 des Halterahmens 38 bilden. Unterhalb des in Aufnahmestellung befindlichen Halterahmens 38 ist eine Stützplatte 69, auf der der Druckträger 62 sich abstützt.The holding frame shown in Figure 2 consists of a first Plate 56 and a second plate parallel to this 58, dashed between them a receiving gap 60 for one form indicated printed print carrier 62. Both plates 56 and 58 are rigidly connected to the shaft 40. At its end facing away from shaft 39, i.e. at the The entry side of the receiving gap 60 are the plates 56 and 58 through outward diverging instruction surfaces 64, 66 which extends an insertion funnel for safe insertion the print carrier 62 in the receiving gap 60 of the holding frame 38 form. Below the one in the receiving position Holding frame 38 is a support plate 69 on which the print carrier 62 is supported.

Die dem Betrachter in Figur 2 zugekehrte vordere Platte 58, die in der Entnahmestellung des Halterahmens 38 auch der Vorderwand 12 des Kassettengehäuses 10 zugekehrt ist, hat eine Entnahmeöffnung 68, durch die die Abzugsrollen 14 in den Aufnahmespalt 60 des Halterahmens 38 eingreifen können. Die Abzugsrollen 14 liegen in der Entnahmestellung des Halterahmens an dem in dem Aufnahmespalt 60 befindlichen Druckträger 62 und drücken diesen gegen die rückwärtige Platte 56. Werden die Abzugsrollen 14 betätigt, können sie den Druckträger 62 in Richtung des Pfeiles A aus dem Aufnahmespalt 60 nach unten abziehen.The front plate 58 facing the viewer in FIG. which in the removal position of the holding frame 38 also the Front wall 12 of the cassette housing 10 faces a removal opening 68 through which the take-off rollers 14 in the Receiving gap 60 of the holding frame 38 can engage. The Take-off rollers 14 are in the removal position of the holding frame on the print carrier located in the receiving gap 60 62 and press it against the rear plate 56. Be operated the take-off rollers 14, they can the print carrier 62nd in the direction of arrow A from the receiving gap 60 down pull it off.

Damit der Druckträger 62 nach dem Einschieben in den Aufnahmespalt 60, dem Abtrennen von der Papierbahn 24 und dem Verschwenken des Halterahmens 38 aus der Aufnahmestellung nicht aus dem Aufnahmespalt 60 nach unten herausfallen kann, wird er mittels einer Klemmvorrichtung gehalten. Diese besteht aus zwei Klemmstiften 70, welche die vordere Platte 58 des Halterahmens 38 durchsetzen und jeweils an einer Blattfeder 72 befestigt sind, welche den Klemmstift 70 gegen die rückwärtige Platte 56 spannt. Ein in dem Aufnahmespalt 60 befindlicher Druckträger 62 wird dadurch gegen die rückwärtige Platte 56 geklemmt. Die Klemmkraft ist groß genug, um den Druckträger 62 in dem Aufnahmespalt 60 festzuhalten. Die Klemmkraft kann jedoch von der Abzugskraft der Abzugsrollen 14 überwunden werden.So that the print carrier 62 after insertion into the receiving gap 60, the separation from the paper web 24 and the Swiveling the holding frame 38 out of the receiving position cannot fall down from the receiving gap 60, it is held by means of a clamping device. This exists of two clamping pins 70, which the front plate 58 of the holding frame 38 and each on a leaf spring 72 are attached, which the clamping pin 70 against the rear plate 56 spans. One in the receiving gap 60 located print carrier 62 is thereby against the rear Plate 56 clamped. The clamping force is big enough to to hold the print carrier 62 in the receiving gap 60. The However, clamping force can depend on the pulling force of the puller rollers 14 are overcome.

Um den Druckträger 62 in der Aufnahmestellung des Halterahmens 38 in den Aufnahmespalt 60 einführen zu können, müssen die Klemmstifte 70 aus dem Aufnahmespalt 60 heraus bewegt werden. Dies erfolgt durch eine stationäre, d.h. über einen Halter 73 fest mit dem Kassettenboden 16 verbundene flache Nase 74, die so angeordnet ist, daß sie in der in Figur 1 dargestellten Aufnahmestellung des Halterahmens 38 durch miteinander fluchtende Schlitze 76 in den beiden Platten 56 und 58 hindurchtritt und die Blattfedern 72, welche die Klemmstifte 70 in Richtung auf die rückwärtige Platte 56 spannen, nach außen von der Platte 58 abhebt. Dadurch werden die Klemmstifte 70 aus dem Aufnahmespalt 60 herausgezogen. Wenn der Halterahmen 38 aus der in Figur 1 dargestellten Aufnahmestellung in seine Entnahmestellung parallel zur Vorderwand 12 verschwenkt wird, bleibt die Nase 74 zurück, so daß die Blattfedern 72 und damit die Klemmstifte 70 zurück in ihre Klemmstellung schwenken können.Around the print carrier 62 in the receiving position of the holding frame 38 to be able to insert into the receiving gap 60 the clamping pins 70 moved out of the receiving gap 60 become. This is done by a stationary, i.e. about one Holder 73 flat with the cassette bottom 16 connected Nose 74, which is arranged so that it in the in Figure 1 shown receiving position of the holding frame 38 by aligned slots 76 in the two plates 56 and 58 passes through and the leaf springs 72 which the Clamping pins 70 toward the back plate 56 tension, lifting outwards from the plate 58. This will the clamping pins 70 are pulled out of the receiving gap 60. If the holding frame 38 from that shown in Figure 1 Receiving position in its removal position parallel to Front wall 12 is pivoted, the nose 74 remains, so that the leaf springs 72 and thus the clamping pins 70 back in can pivot their clamping position.

Mit der in der erfindungsgemäßen Speicherkassette angeordneten Druckvorrichtung können je nach Art der verwendeten Papierbahn und je nach Ansteuerung des Druckkopfes 30 beliebige Vordrucke erzeugt werden. Beispiele sind hierfür das Drucken von Schecks, Bons, Gutscheinen, Einzahlungs- oder Auszahlungsbelegen, Kontoauszügen und dergleichen. Der wesentliche Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung besteht darin, daß diese Speicherkassette in denselben Aufnahmemodul wie eine Banknotenkassette eingeschoben werden kann und daher von dem Betreiber des Geldautomaten bei Bedarf eingesetzt werden kann, ohne daß hier irgendwelche baulichen Änderungen in dem Geldautomaten erforderlich wären. Dadurch ergibt sich eine hohe Flexibilität bei dem Betrieb des Geldautomaten. With the arranged in the storage cassette according to the invention Printing device can be used depending on the type Paper web and 30 depending on the control of the print head Forms are generated. Examples of this are Printing checks, vouchers, vouchers, deposit or Withdrawal receipts, bank statements and the like. The essential The advantage of the solution according to the invention is that that this memory cartridge in the same recording module as a banknote cassette can be inserted and therefore by the operator of the ATM can be used if necessary can without any structural changes in the ATMs would be required. This results in a high flexibility in the operation of the ATM.

Es ist auch möglich, mehrere Druckträger 62 nacheinander in den Halterahmen 38 einzuführen, so daß sich in diesem ein Stapel bildet.It is also possible to insert several print carriers 62 one after the other to insert the holding frame 38 so that one in it Pile forms.

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  1. A storage cassette which can be inserted into a receiving module, intended for receiving a bill cassette, of an automatic bank teller, and has on its front wall (12) - seen in the insertion direction - a withdrawal opening which can be closed by a flap and into which drawing-off elements (14) of a drawing-off device of the receiving module reach in order to withdraw sheet-shaped objects (62) from the cassette in the inserted state of the latter, characterized in that there are arranged in the storage cassette (10) a printing device (28) for printing sheet-shaped printing carriers (24), a device (18, 20) for storing a supply (22) of printing carriers and a transport device (31) for transporting a printing carrier (24) through the printing device (28) up to a withdrawal position in which the printing carrier (62) is located parallel to the front wall (12) in the region of the withdrawal opening.
  2. The storage cassette as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the device for storing a supply of printing carriers has a holder (18, 20) for rotatably mounting a printing-carrier supply roll (22), and in that a separating device (34, 36) is provided for severing from the printing-carrier supply roll (22) individual sheets (62) which are to be dispensed.
  3. The storage cassette as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the transport device (31) has at least one transport roller (32) which is arranged downstream of the printing device (28) or in the latter and is intended for engaging with the printing carrier (24), and in that the separating device (34) is arranged downstream of the transport roller (32).
  4. The storage cassette as claimed in one of claims
    1 to 3, characterized by a holding frame (38) for receiving at least one printing carrier (62) which is to be dispensed, and for holding said printing carrier in the withdrawal position.
  5. The storage cassette as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the holding frame (38) has two mutually parallel support elements (56, 58) which form between them a receiving gap (60) for the printing carrier (62), and of which the support element (58) facing the front wall (12) of the storage cassette (10) has an opening (68) for the engagement of the drawingoff elements (14).
  6. The storage cassette as claimed in one of claims 5 and 3, characterized in that the holding frame (38) can be adjusted between a receiving position, in which the receiving gap (60) is aligned with the printing carrier (24) emerging from the separating device (34), and the withdrawal position.
  7. The storage cassette as claimed in claim 5 or 6, characterized in that on both sides of the inlet opening of the receiving gap (60) the support elements (56, 58) have outwardly diverging guide surfaces (64, 66).
  8. The storage cassette as claimed in one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that a controllable clamping device (70, 72) is arranged on the holding frame (38) for the purpose of clamping a printing carrier (62) introduced into the holding frame (38).
  9. The storage cassette as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that the clamping device has at least one clamping element (70) which reaches into the receiving gap (60) of the holding frame (38), is pretensioned in the direction of one of the support elements (56, 58), and can be deflected against its pretension in the receiving position of the holding frame (38).
  10. The storage cassette as claimed in one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the separating device (34) has a blade (36) which can be adjusted transverse to the transport plane of the printing carrier (24).
  11. The storage cassette as claimed in one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the printing device (28) has a thermal printing head (30).
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