EP0982689A1 - Apparatus for authenticating banknotes - Google Patents

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EP0982689A1
EP0982689A1 EP98123434A EP98123434A EP0982689A1 EP 0982689 A1 EP0982689 A1 EP 0982689A1 EP 98123434 A EP98123434 A EP 98123434A EP 98123434 A EP98123434 A EP 98123434A EP 0982689 A1 EP0982689 A1 EP 0982689A1
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    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D7/00—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency
    • G07D7/06—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency using wave or particle radiation
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    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D7/00—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency
    • G07D7/06—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency using wave or particle radiation
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  • the invention relates to a device for testing Authenticity banknotes with a UV lamp.
  • Banknotes or other securities made using modern color copiers are copied nowadays from real banknotes or similar securities can hardly be distinguished visually.
  • Banknotes are therefore among other things for security against counterfeiting with fluorescent watermarks and the like Markings or with fluorescent metal strips provided that visible with the help of UV light can be made.
  • UV banknote checking devices are mostly unwieldy and only suitable for stationary use.
  • the object of the invention is therefore a banknote checking device with a UV light source that is easy to provide is to be handled and carried.
  • the UV light source extends along the bottom edge of a plate-shaped Housing.
  • the device can be held with one hand and with his lower edge over e.g. put on a table, if necessary banknote held with the other hand become.
  • a stripe-shaped UV beam falls across it the entire width of the banknote, causing the UV light to cover the entire Area of the banknote securely captured once the device is moved over the banknote. This is a safe one full-surface inspection of the fluorescent authenticity features guaranteed the banknote
  • the UV lamp can be designed as a rod-shaped gas discharge lamp his.
  • the device is preferably designed to be independent of the network, So a battery or a rechargeable battery for power supply the UV lamp.
  • the battery compartment is also housed in the plate-shaped housing, as well the capacitors and other parts of the ignition and other Electronics of the UV lamp.
  • the switch for on and Switching off the UV lamp is preferably on one of the Edges of the plate-shaped housing arranged.
  • the case should be as thin as possible and therefore on its Outside surfaces should be as smooth as possible. This allows the invention Device, for example in a wallet, Wallet or jacket pocket to be carried.
  • the housing preferably also has one ISO standardized floor plan of an identification card or IC card approx. 8.5 cm long and approx. 5.5 cm wide (see DIN 9752 and ISO 2894 and 3554).
  • the device can in a compartment of a wallet or similar container for one such card will be given.
  • banknotes are generally smaller than 8.5 cm this length of the housing or the UV lamp is also sufficient, to ensure the authenticity of a banknote by moving the determine device according to the invention via the banknote can.
  • the smooth outer surfaces of the case can be used as advertising space be trained.
  • a protective device is preferably provided for the rod-shaped UV lamp on the long edge of the housing.
  • the Protective device can be formed in that the UV lamp is slightly offset inwards in the housing, i.e. the two side walls of the housing can be accessed via the UV lamp project something.
  • the protective cover can for example, designed to be displaceable or foldable his.
  • the banknote checking device essentially has one rectangular, plate-shaped housing 1, whereby a rod-shaped UV lamp along the underside of the housing 1 2 extends. It is sufficient if a certain proportion the radiation from the lamp 2 is in the UV range, if so the fluorescent authenticity features of the banknotes be made visible.
  • the housing 1 is also in a compartment, not shown the battery for supplying the UV lamp 2 and the electronics including the ignition electronics.
  • a button 3 is provided, the formed according to Figures 2 and 3 as a push button and in the upper Area is arranged in a corner of the housing 1.
  • the protective cover 7 can be opened with an actuating rod 8, on the button 3 for switching the UV lamp on and off is attached.
  • actuating rod 8 At the lower end of the operating rod 8 is a lever arm 9 is articulated on the flap 7 rotatably is attached.
  • the flap 7 is in its closed position according to FIG. 2 spring loaded.
  • a compression spring 10 is provided on the one hand on the push button 3 and on the other hand on one Shoulder 11 is supported in the housing 1.
  • the flap 7 can, like the wall 4, in the area of the lamp 2 be UV-reflective on the inside.
  • a reflector 12 the UV lamp 2 to the inside of the housing 1 shield.
  • the housing 1 can also have an eyelet 13 around the device for example, to use as a keychain.

Abstract

The checker comprises an ultra violet lamp (2) in a housing (1). The housing is plate-shaped and the lamp extends along one edge of the housing. The housing is dimensioned to the size of an ISO standard identity card. The power supply to the lamp is a battery or rechargeable battery. The lamp has a protective cover (7), which can be lifted up, e.g. when a switch (3) for turning on the lamp is operated. The housing may have a hole for attachment to a key ring.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Gerät zur Prüfung von Banknoten auf Echtheit mit einer UV-Lampe.The invention relates to a device for testing Authenticity banknotes with a UV lamp.

Banknoten oder andere Wertpapiere, die mit modernen Farbkopierern kopiert sind, sind heutzutage von echten Banknoten oder dergleichen Wertpapieren visuell kaum noch zu unterscheiden.Banknotes or other securities made using modern color copiers are copied nowadays from real banknotes or similar securities can hardly be distinguished visually.

Banknoten werden zur Fälschungssicherheit deshalb unter anderem mit fluoreszierenden Wasserzeichen und dergleichen flächenhaften Markierungen oder mit fluoreszierenden Metallstreifen versehen, die mit Hilfe von UV-Licht sichtbar gemacht werden können.Banknotes are therefore among other things for security against counterfeiting with fluorescent watermarks and the like Markings or with fluorescent metal strips provided that visible with the help of UV light can be made.

Die bekannten UV-Banknotenprüfgeräte sind jedoch meist unhandlich und nur für den stationären Gebrauch geeignet.However, the known UV banknote checking devices are mostly unwieldy and only suitable for stationary use.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, ein Banknotenprüfgerät mit einer UV-Lichtquelle zur Verfügung zu stellen, das leicht zu handhaben und mitzuführen ist.The object of the invention is therefore a banknote checking device with a UV light source that is easy to provide is to be handled and carried.

Dies wird erfindungsgemäß durch das im Anspruch 1 angegebene Prüfgerät erreicht. In den Unteransprüchen sind vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung wiedergegeben. This is according to the invention by that specified in claim 1 Test device reached. In the subclaims are advantageous Embodiments of the invention reproduced.

Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Prüfgerät erstreckt sich die UV-Lichtquelle entlang der unteren Kante eines plattenförmigen Gehäuses.In the test device according to the invention, the UV light source extends along the bottom edge of a plate-shaped Housing.

Das Gerät kann damit mit einer Hand gehalten und mit seiner unteren Kante über die z.B. auf einen Tisch gelegte, gegebenenfalls mit der anderen Hand festgehaltene Banknote bewegt werden. Dabei fällt ein streifenförmiger UV-Strahl quer über die gesamte Breite der Banknote, wodurch das UV-Licht die gesamte Fläche der Banknote sicher erfaßt, wenn das Gerät einmal über die Banknote bewegt wird. Damit ist eine sichere vollflächige Überprüfung der fluoreszierenden Echtheitsmerkmale der Banknote gewährleistetThe device can be held with one hand and with his lower edge over e.g. put on a table, if necessary banknote held with the other hand become. A stripe-shaped UV beam falls across it the entire width of the banknote, causing the UV light to cover the entire Area of the banknote securely captured once the device is moved over the banknote. This is a safe one full-surface inspection of the fluorescent authenticity features guaranteed the banknote

Die UV-Lampe kann als stabförmige Gasentladungslampe ausgebildet sein. Das Gerät ist vorzugsweise netzunabhängig ausgebildet, also eine Batterie oder ein Akku zur Stromversorgung der UV-Lampe vorgesehen. Das Batterie- bzw. Akkufach ist ebenfalls in dem plattenförmigen Gehäuse untergebracht, ebenso die Kondensatoren und sonstigen Teile der Zünd- und andersweitigen Elektronik der UV-Lampe. Der Schalter zum Ein- und Ausschalten der UV-Lampe ist vorzugsweise an einer der Kanten des plattenförmigen Gehäuses angeordnet.The UV lamp can be designed as a rod-shaped gas discharge lamp his. The device is preferably designed to be independent of the network, So a battery or a rechargeable battery for power supply the UV lamp. The battery compartment is also housed in the plate-shaped housing, as well the capacitors and other parts of the ignition and other Electronics of the UV lamp. The switch for on and Switching off the UV lamp is preferably on one of the Edges of the plate-shaped housing arranged.

Das Gehäuse soll nämlich möglichst dünn und daher an seinen Außengrundflächen möglichst glatt sein. Dadurch kann das erfindungsgemäße Gerät beispielsweise in einer Geldbörse, Brieftasche oder Jackentasche mitgeführt werden.The case should be as thin as possible and therefore on its Outside surfaces should be as smooth as possible. This allows the invention Device, for example in a wallet, Wallet or jacket pocket to be carried.

Aus diesem Grund weist das Gehäuse vorzugsweise auch einen nach ISO standardisierten Grundriß einer Identifikationskarte oder IC-Karte von ca. 8,5 cm Länge und ca. 5,5 cm Breite auf (vgl. DIN 9752 und ISO 2894 und 3554). Das Gerät kann damit in ein Fach einer Brieftasche oder dgl. Behälter für eine solche Karte gegeben werden.For this reason, the housing preferably also has one ISO standardized floor plan of an identification card or IC card approx. 8.5 cm long and approx. 5.5 cm wide (see DIN 9752 and ISO 2894 and 3554). The device can in a compartment of a wallet or similar container for one such card will be given.

Da die Banknoten im allgemeinen schmäler als 8,5 cm sind, ist diese Länge des Gehäuses bzw. der UV-Lampe auch ausreichend, um die Echtheit einer Banknote durch einmaliges Bewegen des erfindungsgemäßen Gerätes über die Banknote feststellen zu können.Since the banknotes are generally smaller than 8.5 cm this length of the housing or the UV lamp is also sufficient, to ensure the authenticity of a banknote by moving the determine device according to the invention via the banknote can.

Die glatten Außenflächen des Gehäuses können als Werbeflächen ausgebildet sein.The smooth outer surfaces of the case can be used as advertising space be trained.

Für die stabförmige UV-Lampe an der Längskante des Gehäuses ist vorzugsweise eine Schutzeinrichtung vorgesehen. Die Schutzeinrichtung kann dadurch gebildet sein, daß die UV-Lampe etwas nach innen versetzt im Gehäuse angeordnet ist, d.h. die beiden Seitenwände des Gehäuses können über die UV-Lampe etwas vorstehen.For the rod-shaped UV lamp on the long edge of the housing a protective device is preferably provided. The Protective device can be formed in that the UV lamp is slightly offset inwards in the housing, i.e. the two side walls of the housing can be accessed via the UV lamp project something.

Um den mechanischen Schutz zu verbessern und die UV-Lampe auch vor Verschmutzung und dgl. zu schützen, ist vorzugsweise eine Schutzabdeckung vorgesehen. Die Schutzabdeckung kann beispielsweise verschiebbar oder aufklappbar ausgebildet sein.To improve the mechanical protection and the UV lamp It is also preferable to protect it from dirt and the like a protective cover is provided. The protective cover can for example, designed to be displaceable or foldable his.

Nachstehend ist eine Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Banknoten-Prüfgerätes anhand der Zeichnung beispielsweise näher erläutert. Darin zeigen:

Figur 1
eine perspektivische Ansicht des Geräts mit teilweise weggebrochener Schutzabdeckung; und
Fig.2 und 3
einen Querschnitt entlang der Linie A-A in Figur 1 mit geschlossener bzw. geöffneter Schutzabdeckung.
An embodiment of the banknote checking device according to the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing, for example. In it show:
Figure 1
a perspective view of the device with the protective cover partially broken away; and
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a cross-section along the line AA in Figure 1 with closed or open protective cover.

Gemäß Figur 1 weist das Banknoten-Prüfgerät ein im wesentlichen rechteckiges, plattenförmiges Gehäuse 1 auf, wobei sich entlang der Unterseite des Gehäuses 1 eine stabförmige UV-Lampe 2 erstreckt. Dabei reicht es aus, wenn ein gewisser Anteil der Strahlung der Lampe 2 im UV-Bereich ist, sofern dadurch die fluoreszierenden Echtheitsmerkmale der Banknoten sichtbar gemacht werden.According to FIG. 1, the banknote checking device essentially has one rectangular, plate-shaped housing 1, whereby a rod-shaped UV lamp along the underside of the housing 1 2 extends. It is sufficient if a certain proportion the radiation from the lamp 2 is in the UV range, if so the fluorescent authenticity features of the banknotes be made visible.

In dem Gehäuse 1 ist ferner in einem nicht dargestellten Fach die Batterie zur Versorgung der UV-Lampe 2 sowie die Elektronik einschließlich der Zündelektronik untergebracht. Zum Ein- und Ausschalten der UV-Lampe 2 ist ein Knopf 3 vorgesehen, der nach Figur 2 und 3 als Druckknopf ausgebildet und im oberen Bereich in einer Ecke des Gehäuses 1 angeordnet ist.In the housing 1 is also in a compartment, not shown the battery for supplying the UV lamp 2 and the electronics including the ignition electronics. For input and Switching off the UV lamp 2, a button 3 is provided, the formed according to Figures 2 and 3 as a push button and in the upper Area is arranged in a corner of the housing 1.

Während sich die eine Wand 4 des Gehäuses 1 über die UV-Lampe 2 nach unten erstreckt, ist an der anderen Wand 5 mit einem Scharnier 6 eine Schutzabdeckung 7 für die UV-Lampe 2 angelenkt.While the one wall 4 of the housing 1 over the UV lamp 2 extends downwards, is on the other wall 5 with a Hinge 6 hinged a protective cover 7 for the UV lamp 2.

Die Schutzabdeckung 7 ist mit einer Betätigungsstange 8 aufklappbar, die an dem Knopf 3 zum Ein- und Ausschalten der UV-Lampe befestigt ist. Am unteren Ende der Betätigungsstange 8 ist ein Hebelarm 9 angelenkt, der an der Klappe 7 drehfest befestigt ist. The protective cover 7 can be opened with an actuating rod 8, on the button 3 for switching the UV lamp on and off is attached. At the lower end of the operating rod 8 is a lever arm 9 is articulated on the flap 7 rotatably is attached.

Die Klappe 7 ist dabei in ihre Schließstellung gemäß Figur 2 federbelastet. Dazu ist eine Druckfeder 10 vorgesehen, die sich einerseits an dem Druckknopf 3 und andererseits an einer Schulter 11 im Gehäuse 1 abstützt.The flap 7 is in its closed position according to FIG. 2 spring loaded. For this purpose, a compression spring 10 is provided on the one hand on the push button 3 and on the other hand on one Shoulder 11 is supported in the housing 1.

Die Klappe 7 kann ebenso wie die Wand 4 im Bereich der Lampe 2 an der Innenseite UV-reflektierend ausgebildet sein. Zudem kann ein Reflektor 12 die UV-Lampe 2 zum Inneren des Gehäuses 1 hin abschirmen.The flap 7 can, like the wall 4, in the area of the lamp 2 be UV-reflective on the inside. In addition can a reflector 12, the UV lamp 2 to the inside of the housing 1 shield.

Das Gehäuse 1 kann zudem eine Öse 13 aufweisen, um das Gerät beispielsweise als Schlüsselanhänger verwenden zu können.The housing 1 can also have an eyelet 13 around the device for example, to use as a keychain.

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Gerät zum Prüfen von Banknoten auf Echtheit mit einer UV-Lampe in einem Gehäuse, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gehäuse (1) plattenförmig ausgebildet ist und sich die UV-Lampe (2) entlang einer Kante des Gehäuses (1) erstreckt.Device for checking the authenticity of banknotes with a UV lamp in a housing, characterized in that the housing (1) is plate-shaped and itself the UV lamp (2) along an edge of the housing (1) extends. Gerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gehäuse (1) im Grundriß an die Abmessungen einer standardisierten Identifikationskarte angepaßt ist.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the Housing (1) in plan to the dimensions of a standardized Identification card is adapted. Gerät nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Energiequelle zur Versorgung der UV-Lampe (2) durch eine Batterie oder einen Akku gebildet wird.Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the energy source for supplying the UV lamp (2) is formed by a battery or a rechargeable battery. Gerät nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die UV-Lampe (2) mit einer Schutzabdeckung (7) versehen ist.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the UV lamp (2) with a protective cover (7) is provided. Gerät nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schutzabdeckung (7) aufklappbar ausgebildet ist.Apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that the Protective cover (7) is designed to be hinged. Gerät nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schalter (3) zum Ein- und Ausschalten der UV-Lampe (2) zum Öffnen und Schließen der Schutzabdeckung (7) beim Ein- bzw. Ausschalten der UV-Lampe (2) ausgebildet ist.Apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that the Switch (3) for switching the UV lamp on and off (2) to open and close the protective cover (7) at Switching on and off of the UV lamp (2) is formed.
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