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EP1238375B1
EP1238375B1 EP00989933A EP00989933A EP1238375B1 EP 1238375 B1 EP1238375 B1 EP 1238375B1 EP 00989933 A EP00989933 A EP 00989933A EP 00989933 A EP00989933 A EP 00989933A EP 1238375 B1 EP1238375 B1 EP 1238375B1
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Alois Wagner
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  • the present invention relates to a device for sorting Paper money.
  • DE 33 33 365 A1 describes a device for sorting banknotes known according to the preamble of claim 1, which has an input pocket for receiving banknotes, a separating device, a transport system, a test device arranged along the transport system and has at least one storage device.
  • a device for sorting banknotes known according to the preamble of claim 1, which has an input pocket for receiving banknotes, a separating device, a transport system, a test device arranged along the transport system and has at least one storage device.
  • the problem is sufficient to provide a long transport route for the transport system, for sufficient space, especially for the test facility and storage facilities to have. From the prior art it can be seen that this Problem can be solved in that the transport system is loop-shaped runs, which results in a longer overall with a compact design Transport route results.
  • a device for checking banknotes is known from US Pat. No. 4,784,274 an input slot for banknotes, a test device, a transport route and one Collection container for the banknotes. With fold
  • the known devices have the problem that the transport system and therefore the transport route of the banknotes is not so easy for is accessible to a user. Banknotes due to incorrect transport blocking the transport system can therefore not be easily removed become.
  • the starting point is the design of the device for sorting banknotes so that there is good accessibility to the transport system. This is achieved in that the Device for sorting banknotes essentially into three parts is divided, with a fixed middle part of two removable outer parts is surrounded. Removing the outer parts will the transport system, which is essentially along the dividing line between the three parts is arranged, easily accessible.
  • the transport system essentially parallel to the outer contours of the sorting device of banknotes. This ensures that the device can be opened particularly well along the transport system, since in this case no areas in the transport system covered by the parts of the device can arise.
  • transport system itself is separable. This is achieved in that the components of the Transport system so on the three parts of the device for sorting Banknotes are distributed that the transport system when removing the two outer parts along the transport path of the banknotes is opened.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a Device 1 according to the invention for sorting banknotes in the closed Status.
  • the device 1 for sorting banknotes has three parts 11, 12, 13. The three parts consist of a middle, fixed Part 12, which is surrounded by removable outer parts 11 and 13 becomes. In the area of one of the outer parts 11 there is an input compartment 40, in which the banknotes to be sorted are inserted. Also located there are three similar storage devices 20, 21 for banknotes in this outer part 11. The components of the uppermost of the three storage facilities 20, 21 are designated in more detail. This has a spiral stacker 20 and a storage compartment 21 on.
  • the banknotes are processed in the transverse direction, d. H. the banknotes are transported along their landscape format and all processing steps take place along the landscape format of the banknotes.
  • the compact design offers advantages in terms of ergonomics Requirements, since the device 1 is suitable for both to be served to a seated as well as a standing user because the input compartment 40 and the storage devices 20, 21 within the Reach of the arm.
  • the device 1 for sorting banknotes has an operating device 30, which via an input unit 31, a display unit 32 and a Printer 33 and an interface or a reading device 34 for a Storage medium 35 has.
  • Input unit 31 and display unit 32 serve to control the device for processing banknotes in operation and select desired sorting options, for example. through of the storage medium 35, it is possible for a user to face the Identifies device 1 as a corrected user. It is also possible that user-specific operating modes, settings or accounting data are stored on the storage medium 35, whereby a user-specific Operation is enabled, or the use of the saved Data on other devices.
  • the storage medium 35 can, for example a chip card or a flash memory card with the corresponding Interface 34 be.
  • the control device 30 can be wired or wireless, e.g. B. by means of infrared or radio waves, with the device 1 for Sort banknotes related.
  • an external Operating device 30 occurs particularly with regard to ergonomic Requires an improvement because the control device 30 is not is firmly connected to the device 1, thereby allowing a user is, the control device 30 according to his physical To arrange requirements.
  • Form the three parts 11, 12, 13 of the device 1 for sorting notes two outer parts 11 and 13 and an inner part 12, the outer parts 11 and 13 can be opened and are in the closed state along the contours labeled A and B on the inner part 12.
  • Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of the device 1 for sorting of banknotes according to Figure 1 in the open state.
  • the outer parts 11 and 13 are pivoted away from the inner part 12 and parts of the banknotes transporting transport systems are visible.
  • the transport system consists essentially of two sections TA and TB, which in turn essentially determined by the contours labeled A and B. are.
  • Figure 3 shows a section transverse to the transport path of the banknotes through the Device 1 for sorting banknotes according to Figure 1 in the closed Condition, with the three parts 11, 12, 13 and other components.
  • a separating device 41, 42, 43 with a singler wheel 43, a retaining wheel 41 and one Feed 42 is arranged under the input compartment 40 .
  • the feed 42 has the task of the individual Banknotes of a stack of banknotes placed on top and to be singled to the singler wheel 43 and the retaining wheel 41 to be transported.
  • Singler wheel 43 and retaining wheel 41 can, for example, be designed as a friction wheel singler be in the case of fixed friction ratios of singler 43 and Retaining wheel 41 is ensured that only one banknote is detected and is forwarded to the first section TB of the transport system.
  • the section TB of the transport system essentially leads through a Test device 50, 51 for banknotes.
  • the test device 50, 51 is for both Sides of the transport system are arranged so that the along the transport route transported banknotes from both the front and the front the back can be checked.
  • the test device 50, 51 is from two separate containers formed, in which different sensors are arranged.
  • FIG. 2 shows the basic structure of one of the containers 50 of the test device 50, 51 shown.
  • On the surface oriented towards the transport route alternate openings or windows 54 for the sensors with components of the transport system.
  • the components of the transport system 55 are formed, for example, by rubber rollers. This can be used avoided by transport belts within the test device 50 which is why the sensors cover the entire area of the transported banknotes can evaluate.
  • the components of the transport system 55 are included the test device 50, 51 or the containers connected, whereby the entire test device 50, 51 is easy to replace
  • FIG. 3 also shows a control unit 60, for example a Microprocessor with associated memory that handles the sorting and filing process controls in the device 1 for sorting banknotes, whereby in particular evaluates the signals of the sensors of the test device 50, 51. Furthermore, there is a power supply unit 62 for the energy supply of the device 1 for sorting banknotes and a drive unit 65, e.g. B. an electric motor, shown for the transport system.
  • a control unit 60 for example a Microprocessor with associated memory that handles the sorting and filing process controls in the device 1 for sorting banknotes, whereby in particular evaluates the signals of the sensors of the test device 50, 51.
  • a power supply unit 62 for the energy supply of the device 1 for sorting banknotes
  • a drive unit 65 e.g. B. an electric motor, shown for the transport system.
  • the bank notes from the first section TB forwarded to the second section TA of the transport system.
  • the checked banknotes filed. For this, existing ones in the transport system Points driven, which the respective banknotes, accordingly the result of the test and that by means of the operating device 30 selected sorting option, forward to the respective storage facility.
  • Figure 4 shows a section transverse to the transport path of the banknotes through the Device 1 for sorting banknotes according to FIG. 2 or FIG. 3 in open state.
  • the two outer parts 11 and 13 of the device 1 pivoted about the axes 14 and 15.
  • the axes 14 and 15 are on one Base plate 16 attached, on which the middle, fixed part 12 is attached is.
  • the middle, fixed part 12 also keeps in the open state his position.
  • the motor 65 is arranged in the central, fixed part 12, which drives the transport system by means of belts or toothed belts 2. It is also possible to use gears instead of the belt shown use. From Figure 4 it can be seen that only the component of the transport system by means of the belt 2 is driven directly by the engine is arranged in the central, fixed part 12.
  • the components of the Transport systems in the outer, removable main parts 11 and 13 are of corresponding components of the transport system in the middle, fixed main part 12 driven when the device 1 is closed is.
  • the drive energy can be transmitted by means of friction be, e.g. B. by means of rubber rollers, or by means of gears.
  • the transition is along the transport route of the transport system from section TB to section TA is designed so that only a short, easily accessible transition area arises, from which possibly mistransported banknotes can be removed without problems can be.
  • k, 0 ann also in the area of the base plate 16 for the inner part 12 be provided around which the central part can be pivoted. Thereby can be achieved that the section of the transport system between the bottom plate 16 and the inner part 12 easily accessible is.
  • the described device 1 for sorting banknotes has the Advantage on that in particular the transport route of the banknotes along the critical devices, such as singler 41, 42, 43, test device 50, 51 and storage device 20 can be opened, thereby occurring Congestion of banknotes can be easily removed.
  • By the use of only one pivot axis 14, 15 for each of the sections TA, TB of the transport system results in a mechanical structure, which has the advantage that very clear and wide open areas accessible along the transport system for troubleshooting or maintenance become.
  • pivot axes 14, 15, rails or The like can be used on which the outer parts 11, 13 Slide from the middle part 12 can be removed.
  • sensors can, for example Photoelectric sensors that are used along the transport system are arranged. There are suitable locations for such sensors before or after the individual devices of the device 1 for Processing banknotes, namely the separating device 41, 42, 43, the test device 50, 51 and the storage devices or those described above Turnouts in the transport system. If incorrect transport is carried out by means of of the sensors can be detected, for example, on the display 32 of the external Operating device 30 are displayed, which of the removable, outer Parts 11 and / or 13 must be opened to eliminate the fault. Thereby can avoid unnecessary opening of one of the two parts 11 or 13 become. It is also possible to display, e.g. B. a light emitting diode to the to provide outer parts 11 and 13 which the part to be opened 11 and / or Show 13. The sensors for detection of incorrect transport are used by evaluated by the control unit 60, which controls the display accordingly.
  • Additional displays can be provided for the three storage compartments that display when a predetermined maximum number of banknotes in the respective storage compartment has been stored, since this storage compartment would otherwise not more is available for further processing.
  • the ads can are located directly on the storage compartments or the display can be on the Display 32 of the external control device 30 take place.
  • the full ad is controlled by the control unit 60 when a sensor in the respective Storage compartment signals that the maximum number of banknotes has been deposited has been.
  • the maximum number of banknotes to be deposited can also be can be determined by the control unit 60 in that they are each in a
  • the storage compartment stores banknotes stored during processing until one predeterminable size, e.g. B. 100 banknotes. After removal the banknotes by a user, the z. B. by evaluating the respective Sensor in the respective storage compartment determined by the control unit 60 , the respective storage compartment is again ready to accommodate more Banknotes are available, which means a faster processing of the banknotes to be processed is made possible.

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The present invention relates to a bank note sorting apparatus.Known such apparatuses have the disadvantage of not being user-friendly since the transport path of the bank notes is not readily accessible to a user due to the elaborate mechanical design of the transport system. Bank notes that block the transport system due to faulty transport can therefore not be readily removed.In the present invention this disadvantage is avoided by the bank note sorting apparatus consisting of at least three parts, with one part disposed in the middle and at least two parts removable therefrom, thereby obtaining easy access to the transport system.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Sortieren von Banknoten.The present invention relates to a device for sorting Paper money.

Aus der DE 33 33 365 A1 ist eine Vorrichtung zum Sortieren von Banknoten gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 bekannt, die über ein Eingabefach zur Aufnahme von Banknoten, eine Vereinzelungseinrichtung, ein Transportsystem, eine entlang des Transportsystems angeordnete Prüfeinrichtung und mindestens eine Ablageeinrichtung verfügt. Üblicherweise haben kornpakte Vorrichtungen zum Sortieren von Banknoten, beispielsweise Tischvorrichtungen wie aus EP 0 952 556 A2 bekannt, das Problem, einen ausreichend langen Transportweg für das Transportsystems zur Verfügung zu stellen, um ausreichend Platz vor allem für die Prüfeinrichtung und die Ablageeinrichtungen zu haben. Aus dem Stand der Technik ist ersichtlich, daß dieses Problem dadurch gelöst werden kann, daß das Transportsystem schleifenförmig verläuft, wodurch sich bei kompakter Bauweise ein insgesamt längerer Transportweg ergibt. Weiterhin ist aus US 4 784 274 A eine Vorrichtung zum Prüfen von Banknoten bekannt, mit einem Eingabeschlitz für Banknoten, einer Prüfvorrichtung, einem Transportweg und einem Sammelbehälter für die Banknoten. Wobei durch ausklappbare Gehäuseteile oder Bauteile ein Zugang zum Transportpfad ermöglicht wird.DE 33 33 365 A1 describes a device for sorting banknotes known according to the preamble of claim 1, which has an input pocket for receiving banknotes, a separating device, a transport system, a test device arranged along the transport system and has at least one storage device. Usually have grain pacts Devices for sorting banknotes, for example table devices as known from EP 0 952 556 A2, the problem is sufficient to provide a long transport route for the transport system, for sufficient space, especially for the test facility and storage facilities to have. From the prior art it can be seen that this Problem can be solved in that the transport system is loop-shaped runs, which results in a longer overall with a compact design Transport route results. Furthermore, a device for checking banknotes is known from US Pat. No. 4,784,274 an input slot for banknotes, a test device, a transport route and one Collection container for the banknotes. With fold-out housing parts or components access to the transport path is made possible.

Die bekannten Einrichtungen weisen jedoch weist das Problem auf, daß das Transportsystem und somit der Transportweg der Banknoten nicht ohne weiteres für einen Benutzer zugänglich ist. Banknoten, die aufgrund von Fehltransport das Transportsystem blockieren, können deshalb nicht ohne weiteres entfernt werden.However, the known devices have the problem that the transport system and therefore the transport route of the banknotes is not so easy for is accessible to a user. Banknotes due to incorrect transport blocking the transport system can therefore not be easily removed become.

Es ist Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Vorrichtung zum Sortieren von Banknoten anzugeben, die kompakt aufgebaut ist und eine gute Zugänglichkeit zum Transportsystem gewährt.It is an object of the present invention to provide a sorting device of banknotes, which is compact and easy to access granted to the transport system.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. This object is achieved by the features of the claim 1 solved.

Dabei wird von der Überlegung ausgegangen, den Aufbau der Vorrichtung zum Sortieren von Banknoten so zu gestalten, daß sich eine gute Zugänglichkeit zum Transportsystem ergibt. Dies wird dadurch erreicht, daß die Vorrichtung zum Sortieren von Banknoten im wesentlichen auf drei Teile aufgeteilt wird, wobei ein feststehendes mittleres Teil von zwei entfernbaren äußeren Teilen umgeben wird. Durch das Entfernen der äußeren Teile wird das Transportsystem, das im wesentlichen entlang der Trennlinie zwischen den drei Teilen angeordnet ist, gut zugänglich.The starting point is the design of the device for sorting banknotes so that there is good accessibility to the transport system. This is achieved in that the Device for sorting banknotes essentially into three parts is divided, with a fixed middle part of two removable outer parts is surrounded. Removing the outer parts will the transport system, which is essentially along the dividing line between the three parts is arranged, easily accessible.

In einer Weiterbildung ist es vorgesehen, daß das Transportsystem im wesentlichen parallel zu den äußeren Konturen der Vorrichtung zum Sortieren von Banknoten verläuft. Dadurch wird erreicht, daß sich die Vorrichtung besonders gut entlang des Transportsystems öffnen läßt, da in diesem Fall keine durch die Teile der Vorrichtung verdeckten Bereiche im Transportsystem entstehen können.In a further development it is provided that the transport system essentially parallel to the outer contours of the sorting device of banknotes. This ensures that the device can be opened particularly well along the transport system, since in this case no areas in the transport system covered by the parts of the device can arise.

In einer anderen Weiterbildung ist es vorgesehen, daß das Transportsystem selbst auftrennbar ist. Dies wird dadurch erreicht, daß die Bestandteile des Transportsystems so auf die drei Teile der Vorrichtung zum Sortieren von Banknoten verteilt sind, daß das Transportsystem beim Entfernen der beiden äußeren Teile entlang des Transportwegs der Banknoten geöffnet wird.Another development provides that the transport system itself is separable. This is achieved in that the components of the Transport system so on the three parts of the device for sorting Banknotes are distributed that the transport system when removing the two outer parts along the transport path of the banknotes is opened.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von Figuren näher erläutert.The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to figures.

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Figur 1
eine schematische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zum Sortieren von Banknoten im geschlossenen Zustand,
Figur 2
eine schematische Darstellung der Vorrichtung nach Figur 1 im geöffneten Zustand,
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einen Schnitt quer zum Transportweg der Banknoten durch die Vorrichtung nach Figur 1, und
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einen Schnitt quer zum Transportweg der Banknoten durch die Vorrichtung nach Figur 2.
It shows:
Figure 1
1 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a device according to the invention for sorting banknotes in the closed state,
Figure 2
2 shows a schematic representation of the device according to FIG. 1 in the open state,
Figure 3
a section transverse to the transport path of the banknotes through the device of Figure 1, and
Figure 4
a section transverse to the transport path of the banknotes through the device of Figure 2.

Gleichartige in den Figuren dargestellte Bestandteile sind mittels der selben Bezugszeichen gekennzeichnet.Similar components shown in the figures are by means of the same Reference numbers marked.

Figur 1 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 1 zum Sortieren von Banknoten im geschlossenen Zustand. Die Vorrichtung 1 zum Sortieren von Banknoten weist drei Teile 11,12,13 auf. Die drei Teile bestehen aus einem mittleren, feststehenden Teil 12, das von entfernbaren, äußeren Teilen 11 und 13 umgeben wird. Im Bereich eines der äußeren Teile 11 befindet sich ein Eingabefach 40, in das die zu sortierenden Banknoten eingelegt werden. Außerdem befinden sich drei gleichartige Ablageeinrichtungen 20, 21 für Banknoten in diesem äußeren Teil 11. Die Bestandteile der obersten der drei Ablageeinrichtungen 20, 21 sind näher bezeichnet. Diese weist einen Spiralstapler 20 und ein Ablagefach 21 auf. Um einen kompakten Aufbau der Vorrichtung 1 zum Sortieren von Banknoten zu erreichen, werden die Banknoten in Querrichtung bearbeitet, d. h. die Banknoten werden entlang ihres Querformats transportiert und alle Bearbeitungsschritte erfolgen entlang des Querformats der Banknoten. Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a Device 1 according to the invention for sorting banknotes in the closed Status. The device 1 for sorting banknotes has three parts 11, 12, 13. The three parts consist of a middle, fixed Part 12, which is surrounded by removable outer parts 11 and 13 becomes. In the area of one of the outer parts 11 there is an input compartment 40, in which the banknotes to be sorted are inserted. Also located there are three similar storage devices 20, 21 for banknotes in this outer part 11. The components of the uppermost of the three storage facilities 20, 21 are designated in more detail. This has a spiral stacker 20 and a storage compartment 21 on. To a compact structure of the device 1 for sorting of banknotes, the banknotes are processed in the transverse direction, d. H. the banknotes are transported along their landscape format and all processing steps take place along the landscape format of the banknotes.

Aus der kompakten Bauform ergeben sich Vorteile hinsichtlich ergonomischer Erfordernisse, da die Vorrichtung 1 dadurch geeignet ist, sowohl von einem sitzenden als auch einem stehenden Benutzer bedient zu werden, weil sich das Eingabefach 40 und die Ablageeinrichtungen 20, 21 innerhalb der Reichweite des Armes befinden.The compact design offers advantages in terms of ergonomics Requirements, since the device 1 is suitable for both to be served to a seated as well as a standing user because the input compartment 40 and the storage devices 20, 21 within the Reach of the arm.

Die Vorrichtung 1 zum Sortieren von Banknoten weist eine Bedieneinrichtung 30 auf, die über eine Eingabeeinheit 31, eine Anzeigeeinheit 32 und einen Drucker 33 sowie eine Schnittstelle bzw. eine Leseeinrichtung 34 für ein Speichermedium 35 verfügt. Eingabeeinheit 31 und Anzeigeeinheit 32 dienen dazu, die Vorrichtung zur Bearbeitung von Banknoten im Betrieb zu steuern und beispielsweise gewünschte Sortiermöglichteinen auszuwählen. Mittels des Speichermediums 35 ist es möglich, daß ein Benutzer sich gegenüber der Vorrichtung 1 als bereichtigter Benutzer ausweist. Ebenso ist es möglich, daß benutzerspezifische Bedienmoden, Einstellungen oder Abrechnungsdaten auf dem Speichermedium 35 gespeichert sind, wodurch eine benutzerspezifische Bedienung ermöglicht wird, bzw. die Verwendung der gespeicherten Daten auf anderen Vorrichtungen. Das Speichermedium 35 kann beispielsweise eine Chipkarte oder eine Flash-Speicherkarte mit entsprechender Schnittstelle 34 sein. Die Bedieneinrichtung 30 kann drahtgebunden oder drahtlos, z. B. mittels Infrarot oder Radiowellen, mit der Vorrichtung 1 zum Sortieren von Banknoten verbunden sein. Durch die Verwendung einer externen Bedieneinrichtung 30 tritt insbesondere hinsichtlich ergonomischer Anforderungen eine Verbesserung ein, weil die Bedieneinrichtung 30 nicht fest mit der Vorrichtung 1 verbunden ist, wodurch es einem Benutzer ermöglicht wird, die Bedieneinrichtung 30 entsprechend seiner körperlichen Erfordernisse anzuordnen. The device 1 for sorting banknotes has an operating device 30, which via an input unit 31, a display unit 32 and a Printer 33 and an interface or a reading device 34 for a Storage medium 35 has. Input unit 31 and display unit 32 serve to control the device for processing banknotes in operation and select desired sorting options, for example. through of the storage medium 35, it is possible for a user to face the Identifies device 1 as a corrected user. It is also possible that user-specific operating modes, settings or accounting data are stored on the storage medium 35, whereby a user-specific Operation is enabled, or the use of the saved Data on other devices. The storage medium 35 can, for example a chip card or a flash memory card with the corresponding Interface 34 be. The control device 30 can be wired or wireless, e.g. B. by means of infrared or radio waves, with the device 1 for Sort banknotes related. By using an external Operating device 30 occurs particularly with regard to ergonomic Requires an improvement because the control device 30 is not is firmly connected to the device 1, thereby allowing a user is, the control device 30 according to his physical To arrange requirements.

Die drei Teile 11, 12, 13 der Vorrichtung 1 zum Sortieren von Banknoten bilden zwei äußere Teile 11 und 13 sowie ein inneres Teil 12, die äußeren Teile 11 und 13 können geöffnet werden und liegen im geschlossenen Zustand entlang der mit A und B bezeichneten Konturen am inneren Teil 12 an.Form the three parts 11, 12, 13 of the device 1 for sorting banknotes two outer parts 11 and 13 and an inner part 12, the outer parts 11 and 13 can be opened and are in the closed state along the contours labeled A and B on the inner part 12.

Figur 2 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung der Vorrichtung 1 zum Sortieren von Banknoten nach Figur 1 im geöffneten Zustand. Die äußeren Teile 11 und 13 sind vom inneren Teil 12 weggeschwenkt und Teile des die Banknoten transportierenden Transportsystems sind sichtbar. Das Transportsystem besteht im wesentlichen aus zwei Abschnitten TA und TB, die wiederum im wesentlichen durch die mit A und B bezeichneten Konturen vorgegeben sind.Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of the device 1 for sorting of banknotes according to Figure 1 in the open state. The outer parts 11 and 13 are pivoted away from the inner part 12 and parts of the banknotes transporting transport systems are visible. The transport system consists essentially of two sections TA and TB, which in turn essentially determined by the contours labeled A and B. are.

Figur 3 zeigt einen Schnitt quer zum Transportweg der Banknoten durch die Vorrichtung 1 zum Sortieren von Banknoten nach Figur 1 im geschlossenen Zustand, mit den drei Teilen 11, 12, 13 und weiteren Bestandteilen.Figure 3 shows a section transverse to the transport path of the banknotes through the Device 1 for sorting banknotes according to Figure 1 in the closed Condition, with the three parts 11, 12, 13 and other components.

Es ist ersichtlich, daß unter dem Eingabefach 40 eine Vereinzelungseinrichtung 41, 42, 43 mit einem Vereinzlerrad 43, einer Rückhalterad 41 und einem Vorschub 42 angeordnet ist. Der Vorschub 42 hat die Aufgabe, die einzelnen Banknoten eines aufgelegten, zu vereinzelnden Banknotenstapels zum Vereinzlerrad 43 und dem Rückhalterad 41 zu transportieren. Vereinzlerrad 43 und Rückhalterad 41 können beispielsweise als Reibradvereinzler ausgelegt sein, bei dem über festgelegte Reibverhältnisse von Vereinzlerrad 43 und Rückhalterad 41 sichergestellt ist, daß immer nur eine Banknote erfaßt und an den ersten Abschnitt TB des Transportsystems weitergeleitet wird.It can be seen that under the input compartment 40 a separating device 41, 42, 43 with a singler wheel 43, a retaining wheel 41 and one Feed 42 is arranged. The feed 42 has the task of the individual Banknotes of a stack of banknotes placed on top and to be singled to the singler wheel 43 and the retaining wheel 41 to be transported. Singler wheel 43 and retaining wheel 41 can, for example, be designed as a friction wheel singler be in the case of fixed friction ratios of singler 43 and Retaining wheel 41 is ensured that only one banknote is detected and is forwarded to the first section TB of the transport system.

Der Abschnitt TB des Transportsystems führt im wesentlichen durch eine Prüfeinrichtung 50, 51 für Banknoten. Die Prüfeinrichtung 50, 51 ist zu beiden Seiten des Transportsystems so angeordnet, daß die entlang des Transportwegs transportierten Banknoten sowohl von der Vorder- als auch von der Rückseite geprüft werden können. Die Prüfeinrichtung 50, 51 wird von zwei gesonderten Behältnissen gebildet, in denen verschiedene Sensoren angeordnet sind.The section TB of the transport system essentially leads through a Test device 50, 51 for banknotes. The test device 50, 51 is for both Sides of the transport system are arranged so that the along the transport route transported banknotes from both the front and the front the back can be checked. The test device 50, 51 is from two separate containers formed, in which different sensors are arranged.

In Figur 2 ist der prinzipielle Aufbau eines der Behältnisse 50 der Prüfeinrichtung 50, 51 dargestellt. Auf der zum Transportweg orientierten Oberfläche wechseln sich Öffnungen bzw. Fenster 54 für die Sensoren mit Bestandteilen des Transportsystems ab. Die Bestandteile des Transportsystems 55 werden beispielsweise von Gummirollen gebildet. Dadurch kann die Verwendung von Transportriemen innerhalb der Prüfeinrichtung 50 vermieden werden, weshalb die Sensoren die gesamte Fläche der transportierten Banknoten auswerten können. Die Bestandteile des Transportsystems 55 sind mit der Prüfeinrichtung 50, 51 bzw. den Behältnissen verbunden, wodurch sich eine leichte Auswechselbarkeit der gesamten Prüfeinrichtung 50, 51 ergibtFIG. 2 shows the basic structure of one of the containers 50 of the test device 50, 51 shown. On the surface oriented towards the transport route alternate openings or windows 54 for the sensors with components of the transport system. The components of the transport system 55 are formed, for example, by rubber rollers. This can be used avoided by transport belts within the test device 50 which is why the sensors cover the entire area of the transported banknotes can evaluate. The components of the transport system 55 are included the test device 50, 51 or the containers connected, whereby the entire test device 50, 51 is easy to replace

In Figur 3 ist außerdem eine Steuereinheit 60 dargestellt, beispielsweise ein Mikroprozessor mit zugehörigem Speicher, die den Sortier- und Ablagevorgang in der Vorrichtung 1 zum Sortieren von Banknoten steuert, wobei sie insbesondere die Singale der Sensoren der Prüfeinrichtung 50, 51 auswertet. Weiterhin sind ein Netzteil 62 für die Energieversorgung der Vorrichtung 1 zum Sortieren von Banknoten und eine Antriebseinheit 65, z. B. ein Elektromotor, für das Transportsystem dargestellt.FIG. 3 also shows a control unit 60, for example a Microprocessor with associated memory that handles the sorting and filing process controls in the device 1 for sorting banknotes, whereby in particular evaluates the signals of the sensors of the test device 50, 51. Furthermore, there is a power supply unit 62 for the energy supply of the device 1 for sorting banknotes and a drive unit 65, e.g. B. an electric motor, shown for the transport system.

Nach der Prüfeinrichtung 50, 51 werden die Banknoten vom ersten Abschnitt TB zum zweiten Abschnitt TA des Transportsystems weiterbefördert. In die entlang des zweiten Abschnitts TA angeordneten Ablageeinrichtungen, deren in Richtung des Transportwegs letzt gelegene mit den Bezugszeichen 20, 21 gekennzeichnet ist, werden, gesteuert durch die Steuereinheit 60, die geprüften Banknoten abgelegt. Dazu werden im Transportsystem vorhandene Weichen angesteuert, welche die jeweiligen Banknoten, entsprechend des Ergebnisses der Prüfung und der mittels der Bedieneinrichtung 30 gewählten Sortiermöglichkeit, der jeweiligen Ablageeinrichtung zuleiten. Durch die Umlenkung der beförderten Banknoten nach der Prüfeinrichtung 50, 51 von Abschnitt B zu Abschnitt A des Transportsystems entsteht eine Nachlaufzone für die Banknoten. Dadurch steht ein größerer Zeitraum für die Auswertung der von der Prüfeinrichtung 50, 51 gelieferten Signale durch die Steuereinheit 60 zur Verfügung, weshalb eine verringerte Leistungsfähigkeit (Rechnerleistung bzw. Speicherkapazität) der Steuereinheit 60 akzeptabel ist, um die Überprüfung der Bankoten während der dadurch verlängerten Transportzeit der Banknoten durchzuführen.After the checking device 50, 51, the bank notes from the first section TB forwarded to the second section TA of the transport system. In the storage devices arranged along the second section TA, whose last in the direction of the transport route with the reference numerals 20, 21, are controlled by the control unit 60, the checked banknotes filed. For this, existing ones in the transport system Points driven, which the respective banknotes, accordingly the result of the test and that by means of the operating device 30 selected sorting option, forward to the respective storage facility. By redirecting the transported banknotes to the test facility 50, 51 from section B to section A of the transport system creates a Follow-up zone for the banknotes. This means that a longer period stands for the evaluation of the signals supplied by the test device 50, 51 the control unit 60 is available, which is why reduced performance (Computer performance or storage capacity) of the control unit 60 acceptable is to check the banknotes during the extended To carry out the transport time of the banknotes.

Figur 4 zeigt einen Schnitt quer zum Transportweg der Banknoten durch die Vorrichtung 1 zum Sortieren von Banknoten nach Figur 2 bzw. die Figur 3 in geöffnetem Zustand.Figure 4 shows a section transverse to the transport path of the banknotes through the Device 1 for sorting banknotes according to FIG. 2 or FIG. 3 in open state.

In der Darstellung sind die beiden äußeren Teile 11 und 13 der Vorrichtung 1 um die Achsen 14 und 15 geschwenkt. Die Achsen 14 und 15 sind an einer Bodenplatte 16 befestigt, auf der auch das mittlere, feststehende Teil 12 angebracht ist. Das mittlere, feststehende Teil 12 behält auch im geöffneten Zustand seine Position. Im mittleren, feststehenden Teil 12 ist der Motor 65 angeordnet, der das Transportsystem mittels Riemen oder Zahnriemen 2 antreibt. Ebenso ist es möglich statt der dargestellten Riemen Zahnräder zu verwenden. Aus Figur 4 ist ersichtlich, daß nur der Bestandteil des Transportsystems mittels der Riemen 2 direkt vom Motor angetrieben wird, der im mittleren, feststehenden Teil 12 angeordnet ist. Die Bestandteile des Transportsystems in den äußeren, entfernbaren Hauptteilen 11 und 13 werden von korrespondierenden Bestandteilen des Transportsystems im mittleren, feststehenden Hauptteil 12 angetrieben, wenn die Vorrichtung 1 geschlossen ist. Die Antriebsenergie kann dabei mittels Reibung übertragen werden, z. B. mittels Gummirollen, oder mittels Zahnrädern.In the illustration, the two outer parts 11 and 13 of the device 1 pivoted about the axes 14 and 15. The axes 14 and 15 are on one Base plate 16 attached, on which the middle, fixed part 12 is attached is. The middle, fixed part 12 also keeps in the open state his position. The motor 65 is arranged in the central, fixed part 12, which drives the transport system by means of belts or toothed belts 2. It is also possible to use gears instead of the belt shown use. From Figure 4 it can be seen that only the component of the transport system by means of the belt 2 is driven directly by the engine is arranged in the central, fixed part 12. The components of the Transport systems in the outer, removable main parts 11 and 13 are of corresponding components of the transport system in the middle, fixed main part 12 driven when the device 1 is closed is. The drive energy can be transmitted by means of friction be, e.g. B. by means of rubber rollers, or by means of gears.

Aus Figur 4 ist auch ersichtlich, daß die Bestandteile des Transportsystems 55 innerhalb der Prüfeinrichtung 50, 51 fest mit dieser verbunden sind. Ein Austausch ist somit, wie oben beschrieben, leicht möglich. Dies gilt auch für das Behältnis 51 der Prüfeinrichtung 50, 51, das sich im mittleren, feststehenden Teil 12 der Vorrichtung 1 befindet, da die Bestandteile des Transportsystems des Behältnisses 51 nur mittels zweier Riemen 2 in den Antrieb des Transportsystems eingebunden ist.From Figure 4 it can also be seen that the components of the transport system 55 are firmly connected to the test device 50, 51. On Exchange is thus easily possible, as described above. This also applies to the container 51 of the test device 50, 51, which is in the middle, fixed Part 12 of the device 1 is located as the components of the transport system of the container 51 only by means of two belts 2 in the drive of the transport system is integrated.

Weiterhin ist aus den Figuren 3 und 4 erkennbar, daß der Übergang entlang des Transportwegs des Transportsystems von Abschnitt TB nach Abschnitt TA so gestaltet ist, daß nur ein kurzer, gut zugänglicher Übergangsbereich entsteht, aus dem eventuell fehltransportierte Banknoten ohne Probleme entfernt werden können. Um die Zugänglichkeit weiter zu verbessern, k,0 ann auch für das innere Teil 12 eine Achse im Bereich der Bodenplatte 16 vorgesehen sein, um die das mittlere Teil geschwenkt werden kann. Dadurch kann erreicht werden, daß auch der Abschnitt des Transportsystems zwischen der Bodenplatte 16 und dem inneren Teil 12 ohne weiteres zugänglich ist.It can also be seen from FIGS. 3 and 4 that the transition is along the transport route of the transport system from section TB to section TA is designed so that only a short, easily accessible transition area arises, from which possibly mistransported banknotes can be removed without problems can be. To further improve accessibility, k, 0 ann also in the area of the base plate 16 for the inner part 12 be provided around which the central part can be pivoted. Thereby can be achieved that the section of the transport system between the bottom plate 16 and the inner part 12 easily accessible is.

Die beschriebene Vorrichtung 1 zum Sortieren von Banknoten weist den Vorteil auf, daß insbesondere der Transportweg der Banknoten entlang der kritischen Einrichtungen, wie Vereinzler 41,42,43, Prüfeinrichtung 50, 51 und Ablageeinrichtung 20 geöffnet werden kann, wodurch auftretende Stauungen von Banknoten unproblematisch entfernt werden können. Durch die Verwendung von nur je einer Schwenkachse 14,15 für jeden der Abschnitte TA, TB des Transportsystems ergibt sich ein mechanischer Aufbau, der den Vorteil aufweist, daß sehr übersichtliche und weit öffenbare Bereiche entlang des Transportsystems zur Störungsbeseitigung oder Wartung zugänglich werden. Statt Schwenkachsen 14, 15 können auch Schienen oder dergleichen verwendet werden, auf denen die äußeren Teile 11,13 durch Schieben vom mittleren Teil 12 entfernt werden können.The described device 1 for sorting banknotes has the Advantage on that in particular the transport route of the banknotes along the critical devices, such as singler 41, 42, 43, test device 50, 51 and storage device 20 can be opened, thereby occurring Congestion of banknotes can be easily removed. By the use of only one pivot axis 14, 15 for each of the sections TA, TB of the transport system results in a mechanical structure, which has the advantage that very clear and wide open areas accessible along the transport system for troubleshooting or maintenance become. Instead of pivot axes 14, 15, rails or The like can be used on which the outer parts 11, 13 Slide from the middle part 12 can be removed.

Um fehltransportierte Banknoten zu erkennen, können Sensoren, beispielsweise Lichtschranken, verwendet werden, die entlang des Transportsystems angeordnet sind. Geeignete Stellen für derartige Sensoren befinden sich jeweils vor oder nach den einzelnen Einrichtungen der Vorrichtung 1 zum Bearbeiten von Banknoten, nämlich der Vereinzelungseinrichtung 41, 42, 43, der Prüfeinrichtung 50, 51 und den Ablageeinrichtungen bzw. den oben beschriebenen Weichen im Transportsystem. Wird ein Fehltransport mittels der Sensoren erkannt, kann beispielsweise auf der Anzeige 32 der externen Bedieneinrichtung 30 angezeigt werden, welches der entfernbaren, äußeren Teile 11 und/oder 13 zu öffnen ist, um den Fehler zu beseitigen. Dadurch kann ein nicht nötiges Öffnen eines der beiden Teile 11 oder 13 vermieden werden. Ebenso ist es möglich, eine Anzeige, z. B. eine Leuchtdiode an den äußeren Teilen 11 und 13 vorzusehen, die das zu öffnende Teil 11 und/ oder 13 anzeigen. Die Sensoren zur Erkennung eines Fehltransports werden von der Steuereinheit 60 ausgewertet, welche die Anzeige entsprechend ansteuert.To detect incorrectly transported banknotes, sensors can, for example Photoelectric sensors that are used along the transport system are arranged. There are suitable locations for such sensors before or after the individual devices of the device 1 for Processing banknotes, namely the separating device 41, 42, 43, the test device 50, 51 and the storage devices or those described above Turnouts in the transport system. If incorrect transport is carried out by means of of the sensors can be detected, for example, on the display 32 of the external Operating device 30 are displayed, which of the removable, outer Parts 11 and / or 13 must be opened to eliminate the fault. Thereby can avoid unnecessary opening of one of the two parts 11 or 13 become. It is also possible to display, e.g. B. a light emitting diode to the to provide outer parts 11 and 13 which the part to be opened 11 and / or Show 13. The sensors for detection of incorrect transport are used by evaluated by the control unit 60, which controls the display accordingly.

Weitere Anzeigen können für die drei Ablagefächer vorgesehen werden, die anzeigen, wenn eine vorgegebenen maximale Anzahl von Banknoten in das jeweilige Ablagefach abgelegt worden ist, da dieses Ablagefach sonst nicht mehr für die weitere Bearbeitung zur Verfügung steht. Die Anzeigen können sich direkt an den Ablagefächern befinden oder die Anzeige kann auf der Anzeige 32 der externen Bedieneinrichtung 30 erfolgen. Die Voll-Anzeige wird von der Steuereinheit 60 angesteuert, wenn ein Sensor im jeweiligen Ablagefach signalisiert, daß die maximale Anzahl von Banknoten abgelegt worden ist. Die maximale Anzahl von abzulegenden Banknoten kann auch von der Steuereinheit 60 dadurch ermittelt werden, daß sie die jeweils in ein Ablagefach während der Bearbeitung abgelegten Banknoten zählt, bis eine vorgebbare Größe, z. B. 100 Banknoten, erreicht wurde. Nach der Entnahme der Banknoten durch einen Benutzer, die z. B. durch Auswertung des jeweiligen Sensors im jeweiligen Ablagefach durch die Steuereinheit 60 ermittelt werden kann, steht das jeweilige Ablagefach wieder zur Aufnahme weiterer Banknoten zur Verfügung, wodurch insgesamt eine zügigere Abarbeitung der zu bearbeitenden Banknoten ermöglicht wird.Additional displays can be provided for the three storage compartments that display when a predetermined maximum number of banknotes in the respective storage compartment has been stored, since this storage compartment would otherwise not more is available for further processing. The ads can are located directly on the storage compartments or the display can be on the Display 32 of the external control device 30 take place. The full ad is controlled by the control unit 60 when a sensor in the respective Storage compartment signals that the maximum number of banknotes has been deposited has been. The maximum number of banknotes to be deposited can also be can be determined by the control unit 60 in that they are each in a The storage compartment stores banknotes stored during processing until one predeterminable size, e.g. B. 100 banknotes. After removal the banknotes by a user, the z. B. by evaluating the respective Sensor in the respective storage compartment determined by the control unit 60 , the respective storage compartment is again ready to accommodate more Banknotes are available, which means a faster processing of the banknotes to be processed is made possible.

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  1. An apparatus (1) for sorting bank notes having
    an input pocket (40) for receiving the bank notes,
    a singling device (41, 42, 43) associated with the input pocket (40),
    a transport system (TA, TB),
    a checking device (50, 51) disposed along the transport system (TB), and
    at least one deposit device (20) with an output pocket (21) for depositing bank notes in dependence on the result of the checking device (50, 51),
    characterized in that
    the apparatus (1) consists of at least three parts (11, 12, 13), with a part (12) disposed in the middle and at least two outer parts (11, 13) removable therefrom, at least the transport system (TA, TB) in the area of the checking device (50, 51) and in the area of the deposit device (20) being freely accessible after removal of the outer parts (11, 13).
  2. An apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the transport system (TA, TB) is distributed over the three parts (11, 12, 13) of the apparatus, and upon removal of the outer parts (11, 13) from the inner part (12) the transport system (TA, TB) itself is separated along a line corresponding to the transport path of the bank notes.
  3. An apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the transport system (TA, TB) has a driving unit (65), in particular a motor, disposed in the inner part (12) and driving solely elements of the transport system (TA, TB) housed in the inner part (12) by means of driving elements (2), such as toothed wheels or belts, the elements of the transport system in the two outer parts (11, 13) being driven in the closed state of the apparatus (1) by corresponding elements of the transport system of the inner part (12).
  4. An apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the outer parts (11, 13) of the apparatus (1) are mounted in openable fashion along two swivel axles (14, 15), and the inner part (12) is stationary.
  5. An apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the outer parts (11, 13) of the apparatus (1) are mounted in openable fashion along rails, and the inner part (12) is stationary.
  6. An apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the transport system (TA, TB) extends substantially parallel to the outer contours of the apparatus (1). '
  7. An apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the singling device (41, 42, 43) is freely accessible after removal of at least one of the outer parts (13).
  8. An apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the singling device (41, 42, 43) is distributed over one of the outer parts (13) and the inner part (12) of the apparatus (1).
  9. An apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that a display device is provided for indicating, upon determination of improperly transported bank notes, in which area of the transport system (TA, TB) the improperly transported bank notes are located.
  10. An apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the checking device (50, 51) is distributed over one of the outer parts (13) and the inner part (12) of the apparatus (1), whereby elements (55) of the transport system and openings or windows (54) for sensors are provided in the checking device (50, 51), of which only the elements of the transport system in the middle part (12) of the apparatus (1) are driven by the driving unit (65) by means of driving elements (2), whereas the elements of the transport system (55) in the outer part (13) of the apparatus (1) are driven in the closed state by corresponding elements of the transport system of the middle part (12) of the apparatus (1).
  11. An apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that each of the deposit devices (20, 21) has associated therewith a display device for indicating that a predetermined amount of bank notes has been deposited in the particular deposit device (20, 21).
  12. An apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that an external operating device (30) is provided that is connected with the bank note processing apparatus by wire or wirelessly.
  13. An apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that the external operating device (30) has a printer (33).
  14. An apparatus according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the external operating device (30) is connected with the bank note processing apparatus via an infrared interface.
  15. An apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that an interface (34) is provided for a storage medium (35).
  16. An apparatus according to claim 15, characterized in that the interface (34) is disposed in the external operating unit (30).
  17. An apparatus according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that the storage medium (35) is a smart card or flash memory card.
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