EP2260474A1 - Device for fill level measuring in valuable goods containers - Google Patents

Device for fill level measuring in valuable goods containers

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EP2260474A1
EP2260474A1 EP09723697A EP09723697A EP2260474A1 EP 2260474 A1 EP2260474 A1 EP 2260474A1 EP 09723697 A EP09723697 A EP 09723697A EP 09723697 A EP09723697 A EP 09723697A EP 2260474 A1 EP2260474 A1 EP 2260474A1
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linear potentiometer
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Elmar Berendes
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Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D11/00—Devices accepting coins; Devices accepting, dispensing, sorting or counting valuable papers
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    • G07D11/23—Means for sensing or detection for sensing the quantity of valuable papers in containers

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  • the invention relates to a device for level measurement in storage containers for receiving bank notes, comprising a movable by means of a drive unit along a guideway Anyakschlitten and a detection device for determining the position of the Antikschlittens within the guideway.
  • switches In order to give the user feedback on the amount of media remaining in the container, switches have been used to indicate a fill level at a certain level threshold.
  • This threshold may be set in a small range in some embodiments. However, nothing can be said about the filling level if this threshold has not yet been reached or was exceeded even before using the container.
  • EP 1 467 325 B1 for detecting the filling level of a banknote storage box, optical conductors and a photo acceptance element and a light emission element are used, which are arranged so that they function as a light barrier. At a certain filling state, the light beam is interrupted by a storage detection piece.
  • a disadvantage of such arrangements is that the level remains unknown between discrete measuring points. Therefore, no information is available as to when a refilling or emptying of the container is pending in the future.
  • the detection device consists of a linearly arranged on the value container linear potentiometer and a synchronously movable with the Andruckschlitten button.
  • the detection device could also be referred to as a displacement measuring device, since the position of the pressure slide can be determined by means of the linear potentiometer and the probe, since the resistance of the linear potentiometer changes. From the measured resistance then the respective position of the Andruckschlittens can be derived extremely accurate, since the button acts as a voltage divider.
  • the button can be designed diverse. So it can be designed as sliding contact and be pressed by spring force role, as a runner or as a spring plate.
  • the button is designed as a non-contact button.
  • This non-contact button contains a magnet that is at a distance from the linear potentiometer.
  • the linear potentiometer is glued on the bottom of the value cassette in an advantageous manner.
  • the button can be attached either to the pressure slide or to the drive unit.
  • the linear potentiometer is fixed on a carrier rail, for example by gluing.
  • the carrier rail could then be fixed to the bottom of the value cassette, for example also by gluing.
  • the unit formed from the carrier rail and the linear potentiometer is positively and / or non-positively fixed within the cassette. This is done for example by detent.
  • the device can be retrofitted with the unit.
  • the latching means consist of latching projections which engage in corresponding recesses. The locking projections are more expedient attached to the long sides of the support rail. Accordingly, the correspondingly shaped recesses are provided in walls of the cassette.
  • the unit formed by the linear potentiometer and the carrier rail may have a cantilevered attachment leg at least at one end face.
  • This mounting leg could for example be angled several times.
  • the switch designed as a sliding contact has two legs formed by bending at one end. As a result, a retaining pocket is formed. The angle enclosed by the two legs is a relatively small acute angle. Furthermore, it is still advantageous for the shape of the sliding contact, if this is angled in the middle once more.
  • the two legs or the holding pocket opposite end of the sliding contact is spoon-shaped, in such a way that a punctiform contact with the linear potentiometer or the resistance path is carried out.
  • FIG. 1 shows an open value container in a plan view in a perspective view, which is still largely filled
  • FIG. 2 shows the opened value container according to FIG. 1 in a side view
  • FIG. 3 shows an exemplary embodiment of the linear potentiometer
  • FIGS. 4 to 6 show a further exemplary embodiment of the linear potentiometer in three different representations
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show an opened valuable container 1 in a position in which it is still approximately filled.
  • the valuable container 1 is equipped with a pressure slide 2, which can be moved in a horizontal plane by means of a drive unit 3 which is explained in more detail below.
  • the guides are not explained in detail.
  • a linear potentiometer 4 is fixed, which extends approximately over the entire length of the valuable container.
  • the resistance path of the linear potentiometer is formed of a film strip, which consists of an electrically conductive material.
  • the resistance track or the film strip is firmly seated on a support rail 6.
  • the drive unit 3 is generally known and equipped with an electric motor. Further, it includes two shafts 7, 8, wherein on one end portion of each shaft pinion 9, 10 is placed, which engage with a horizontally disposed, fixed rack 11 in engagement.
  • FIG. 3 shows an embodiment in which the resistance strip or the film strip 12 is applied to a carrier rail 6 whose width is greater than that of the film strip 12.
  • an attachment leg 13 is attached to the carrier rail 6 at a front end region attached, which is angled several times and is perpendicular to the support rail 6.
  • two resistance paths or film strips 12 are applied to the carrier rail 6 next to each other and at a distance from each other.
  • a film strip 12 is applied to the carrier rail 6 in each case.
  • a plurality of latching projections 14 are attached or integrally formed on the carrier rail 6 on the longitudinal sides.
  • the valuable container is provided with corresponding latching recesses. If these recesses are incorporated in new value containers equal, such value containers can be retrofitted with the linear potentiometer 4 according to the invention.
  • each longitudinal side is provided with a plurality of latching projections 14 spaced apart from one another.
  • the sliding contact 5 has two legs 15, 16 which are at an acute angle to one another and which are spaced apart, so that a holding pocket is formed.
  • the middle region of the sliding contact 5 is angled, so that the two legs 15, 16 facing away from the end opposite the two legs 15, 16 is offset.
  • the legs 15, 16 facing away from the end is trough-shaped or spoon-shaped, so that a line-shaped contact with the film strip 12 takes place. This avoids corners and edges.
  • the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. It is essential that a linear potentiometer 4, preferably a foil potentiometer, is used to determine the filling level of the valuable container 1. It is advantageous if the electrically conductive resistance path or the electrically conductive film strip is placed on a support rail 6, wherein the support rail 6 is provided on at least one longitudinal side with latching projections 14.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device for the fill level measuring of valuable goods containers, said device being equipped with a contact pressure carriage that can be displaced along a guide path and can be displaced by a drive unit, and said device further being equipped with a detection apparatus for determining the position of the contact pressure carriage, wherein said device is to be configured such that the position of the contact pressure carriage can be determined extremely precisely in a simple design manner. According to the invention, the detection apparatus is formed by a linear potentiometer disposed on the valuable goods container in a stationary manner, and a scanner that can be displaced synchronously with the contact pressure carriage. In a preferred embodiment, the scanner is configured as a sliding contact which contacts the linear potentiometer. In a preferred embodiment, the linear potentiometer is an electrically conductive foil strip, on which a carrier is attached. The device according to the invention is particularly suited for automated teller machines.

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Vorrichtung zur Füllstandsmessung in Wertbehältern Device for level measurement in valuable containers
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Füllstandsmessung in Wertbehältern zur Aufnahme von Wertscheinen, aufweisend einen mittels einer Antriebseinheit längs einer Führungsbahn verfahrbaren Andruckschlitten und einer Erkennungseinrichtung zur Ermittlung der Stellung des Andruckschlittens innerhalb der Führungsbahn.The invention relates to a device for level measurement in storage containers for receiving bank notes, comprising a movable by means of a drive unit along a guideway Andruckschlitten and a detection device for determining the position of the Andruckschlittens within the guideway.
Füllstandsmessungen in Wertbehältern sind an sich bekannt. In Medien- und Wertbehältern, speziell in Ein- und Auszahlkassetten für Geldscheine, werden Geldnoten ein- und ausgegeben.Level measurements in repositories are known per se. In media and valuable containers, especially in cash deposit and withdrawal cassettes, notes are fed in and out.
Um für den Anwender ein Feedback zu geben, welche Menge an Medien sich im Behältnis noch befindet, wurden bisher Schalter verwendet, die an einem bestimmten Füllstandsschwellenwert eine Füllmenge angeben. Dieser Schwellenwert kann in manchen Ausführungen in einem kleinen Bereich eingestellt werden. Allerdings kann nichts über die Füllmenge gesagt werden, wenn dieser Schwellenwert noch nicht erreicht ist oder bereits vor Verwenden des Behälters überschritten war.In order to give the user feedback on the amount of media remaining in the container, switches have been used to indicate a fill level at a certain level threshold. This threshold may be set in a small range in some embodiments. However, nothing can be said about the filling level if this threshold has not yet been reached or was exceeded even before using the container.
So ist beispielsweise aus der EP 1 467 325 B l bekannt, dass zur Erfassung des Füllstandes einer Geldscheinaufbewahrungsbox optische Leiter sowie ein Fotoannahmeelemente und ein Lichtemissionselement genutzt werden, die so angeordnet sind, dass sie als Lichtschranke funktionieren. Bei einem bestimmten Füllzustand wird der Lichtstrahl von einem Aufbewahrungs-Erfassungsstück unterbrochen.For example, it is known from EP 1 467 325 B1 that, for detecting the filling level of a banknote storage box, optical conductors and a photo acceptance element and a light emission element are used, which are arranged so that they function as a light barrier. At a certain filling state, the light beam is interrupted by a storage detection piece.
Die in dieser Schrift beschriebene Anordnung vermag jedoch nur bestimmte Füll- standszustände zu detektieren und zu melden.However, the arrangement described in this document is able to detect and report only certain level conditions.
Nachteilig an solchen Anordnungen ist, dass der Füllstand zwischen diskreten Messpunkten unbekannt bleibt. Daher ist keine Information erhältlich, wann in Zukunft eine Auffüllung bzw. Entleerung des Wertbehälters ansteht.A disadvantage of such arrangements is that the level remains unknown between discrete measuring points. Therefore, no information is available as to when a refilling or emptying of the container is pending in the future.
Es ist Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, die o.g. Nachteile zu beseitigen und genauere und zuverlässige Angaben über den Füllstand von Wertbehältern zu ermitteln. Die gestellte Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, dass die Erkennungseinrichtung aus einem ortsfest an dem Wertbehälter angeordneten Linearpotentiometer und einem synchron mit dem Andruckschlitten verfahrbaren Taster besteht.It is an object of the present invention to eliminate the above-mentioned disadvantages and to determine more accurate and reliable information about the level of valuable containers. The stated object is achieved in that the detection device consists of a linearly arranged on the value container linear potentiometer and a synchronously movable with the Andruckschlitten button.
Die Erkennungseinrichtung könnte auch als Wegmesseinrichtung bezeichnet werden, da mittels des Linearpotentiometers und des Tasters die jeweilige Stellung des Andruckschlittens ermittelt werden kann, da sich der Widerstand des Linearpotentiometers ändert. Aus dem gemessenen Widerstand kann dann die jeweilige Stellung des Andruckschlittens äußerst genau abgeleitet werden, da der Taster als Spannungsteiler wirkt.The detection device could also be referred to as a displacement measuring device, since the position of the pressure slide can be determined by means of the linear potentiometer and the probe, since the resistance of the linear potentiometer changes. From the measured resistance then the respective position of the Andruckschlittens can be derived extremely accurate, since the button acts as a voltage divider.
Der Taster kann vielfältig gestaltet sein. So kann er als Schleifkontakt ausgebildet sein und eine durch Federkraft angedrückte Rolle, als Kufe oder als Federblech ausgebildet sein.The button can be designed diverse. So it can be designed as sliding contact and be pressed by spring force role, as a runner or as a spring plate.
In einer anderen Ausführung ist der Taster als berührungslos arbeitender Taster ausgebildet. Dieser berührungslos arbeitende Taster enthält einen Magneten, der im Abstand zum Linearpotentiometer steht.In another embodiment, the button is designed as a non-contact button. This non-contact button contains a magnet that is at a distance from the linear potentiometer.
Das Linearpotentiometer wird in vorteilhafter Weise auf den Boden der Wertkassette aufgeklebt. Der Taster kann entweder an dem Andruckschlitten oder an der Antriebseinheit angebracht werden.The linear potentiometer is glued on the bottom of the value cassette in an advantageous manner. The button can be attached either to the pressure slide or to the drive unit.
In besonders vorteilhafter Weise ist das Linearpotentiometer auf einer Trägerschiene festgelegt, beispielsweise durch Klebung. Die Trägerschiene könnte dann auf dem Boden der Wertkassette festgesetzt werden, beispielsweise ebenfalls durch Klebung. In bevorzugter Ausführung ist jedoch vorgesehen, dass die aus der Trägerschiene und dem Linearpotentiometer gebildete Einheit form- und/oder kraftschlüssig innerhalb der Kassette festgelegt wird. Dies erfolgt beispielsweise durch Rastung. Darüber hinaus ist vorteilhaft, dass die Vorrichtung mit der Einheit nachgerüstet werden kann. In besonders vorteilhafter Weise bestehen die Rastmittel aus Rastvorsprüngen, die in entsprechende Rastausnehmungen eingreifen. Dabei sind die Rastvorsprünge zweckmäßiger weise an den Längsseiten der Trägerschiene angebracht. Demzufolge sind die entsprechend gestalteten Rastausnehmungen in Wandungen der Kassette vorgesehen.In a particularly advantageous manner, the linear potentiometer is fixed on a carrier rail, for example by gluing. The carrier rail could then be fixed to the bottom of the value cassette, for example also by gluing. In a preferred embodiment, however, it is provided that the unit formed from the carrier rail and the linear potentiometer is positively and / or non-positively fixed within the cassette. This is done for example by detent. In addition, it is advantageous that the device can be retrofitted with the unit. In a particularly advantageous manner, the latching means consist of latching projections which engage in corresponding recesses. The locking projections are more expedient attached to the long sides of the support rail. Accordingly, the correspondingly shaped recesses are provided in walls of the cassette.
Alternativ zu den Rastelementen ist es auch möglich, dass die aus dem Linearpotentiometer und der Trägerschiene gebildete Einheit zumindest an einem Stirnende einen abkragenden Befestigungsschenkel aufweist. Dieser Befestigungsschenkel könnte beispielsweise mehrmals abgewinkelt sein.As an alternative to the latching elements, it is also possible for the unit formed by the linear potentiometer and the carrier rail to have a cantilevered attachment leg at least at one end face. This mounting leg could for example be angled several times.
In weiterer Ausgestaltung ist vorgesehen, dass der als Schleifkontakt ausgebildete Taster an einem Ende zwei durch Abwinklung gebildete Schenkel aufweist. Dadurch wird eine Haltetasche gebildet. Der von den beiden Schenkeln eingeschlossene Winkel ist ein relativ kleiner spitzer Winkel. Ferner ist für die Formgebung des Schleifkontaktes noch vorteilhaft, wenn dieser in der Mitte ein weiteres Mal abgewinkelt ist. Das den beiden Schenkeln oder der Haltetasche gegenüberliegende Ende des Schleifkontaktes ist löffeiförmig ausgebildet, in der Weise, dass eine punktförmige Berührung mit dem Linearpotentiometer bzw. der Widerstandsbahn erfolgt.In a further embodiment, it is provided that the switch designed as a sliding contact has two legs formed by bending at one end. As a result, a retaining pocket is formed. The angle enclosed by the two legs is a relatively small acute angle. Furthermore, it is still advantageous for the shape of the sliding contact, if this is angled in the middle once more. The two legs or the holding pocket opposite end of the sliding contact is spoon-shaped, in such a way that a punctiform contact with the linear potentiometer or the resistance path is carried out.
Anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnungen wird die Erfindung noch näher erläutert.Reference to the accompanying drawings, the invention will be explained in more detail.
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Figur 1 einen geöffneten Wertbehälter in einer Draufsicht in perspektivischer Darstellung, der noch weitgehend gefüllt ist,FIG. 1 shows an open value container in a plan view in a perspective view, which is still largely filled,
Figur 2 den geöffneten Wertbehälter gemäß der Figur 1 in einer Seitenansicht, Figur 3 ein Ausführungsbeispiel des Linearpotentiometers,FIG. 2 shows the opened value container according to FIG. 1 in a side view, FIG. 3 shows an exemplary embodiment of the linear potentiometer,
Figuren 4 bis 6 ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel des Linearpotentiometers in drei verschiedenen Darstellungen,FIGS. 4 to 6 show a further exemplary embodiment of the linear potentiometer in three different representations,
Figur 7 den als Schleifkontakt ausgebildeten Taster in perspektivischer Darstellung und Figur 8 eine der Figur 7 entsprechende Seitenansicht. Die Figuren 1 und 2 zeigen einen geöffneten Wertbehälter 1 in einer Position, in der dieser noch annähernd gefüllt ist. Der Wertbehälter 1 ist mit einem Andruckschlitten 2 ausgestattet, der mittels einer noch näher erläuterten Antriebseinheit 3 in einer horizontalen Ebene verfahrbar ist. Die Führungen sind nicht näher erläutert. Auf dem Boden der Wertkassette 1 ist ein Linearpotentiometer 4 festgelegt, welches sich annä- hernd über die gesamte Länge des Wertbehälters erstreckt.Figure 7 shows the trained as a sliding contact button in a perspective view and Figure 8 is a side view corresponding to Figure 7. FIGS. 1 and 2 show an opened valuable container 1 in a position in which it is still approximately filled. The valuable container 1 is equipped with a pressure slide 2, which can be moved in a horizontal plane by means of a drive unit 3 which is explained in more detail below. The guides are not explained in detail. On the bottom of the value cassette 1, a linear potentiometer 4 is fixed, which extends approximately over the entire length of the valuable container.
An der Antriebseinheit 3 ist ein Taster in Form eines Schleifkontaktes 5 angebracht. Dieser Schleifkontakt kontaktiert das Linearpotentiometer 4. In nicht näher dargestellter Weise ist die Widerstandsbahn des Linearpotentiometers aus einem Folienstreifen gebildet, der aus einem elektrisch leitenden Material besteht. Die Widerstandsbahn bzw. der Folienstreifen ist auf eine Trägerschiene 6 fest aufgesetzt. Dadurch wird nicht nur eine ausreichende Stabilität des Linearpotentiometers 4 erreicht, sondern es lässt sich einfach innerhalb des Wertbehälters 1 installieren. Bei entsprechender Gestaltung ist der Wertbehälter 1 auch nachrüstbar.On the drive unit 3, a button in the form of a sliding contact 5 is attached. This sliding contact contacts the linear potentiometer 4. In a manner not shown, the resistance path of the linear potentiometer is formed of a film strip, which consists of an electrically conductive material. The resistance track or the film strip is firmly seated on a support rail 6. As a result, not only is sufficient stability of the linear potentiometer 4 achieved, but it can be easily installed inside the valuable container 1. With appropriate design of the value container 1 can also be retrofitted.
Die Antriebseinheit 3 ist allgemein bekannt und mit einem Elektromotor ausgerüstet. Ferner beinhaltet sie zwei Wellen 7, 8, wobei auf einen Endbereich jeder Welle Ritzel 9, 10 aufgesetzt ist, die mit einer horizontal angeordneten, festen Zahnstange 11 in Eingriff stehen.The drive unit 3 is generally known and equipped with an electric motor. Further, it includes two shafts 7, 8, wherein on one end portion of each shaft pinion 9, 10 is placed, which engage with a horizontally disposed, fixed rack 11 in engagement.
Die Ausführung nach der Figur 3 zeigt eine Ausführung, bei der die Widerstandsbahn bzw. der Folienstreifen 12 auf eine Trägerschiene 6 aufgebracht ist, deren Breite größer ist als die des Folienstreifens 12. Im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist an die Trägerschiene 6 an einem Stirnendbereich ein Befestigungsschenkel 13 angesetzt, der mehrmals abgewinkelt ist und rechtwinklig zur Trägerschiene 6 steht.The embodiment according to FIG. 3 shows an embodiment in which the resistance strip or the film strip 12 is applied to a carrier rail 6 whose width is greater than that of the film strip 12. In the exemplary embodiment shown, an attachment leg 13 is attached to the carrier rail 6 at a front end region attached, which is angled several times and is perpendicular to the support rail 6.
Bei der Ausführung nach der Figur 4 sind auf die Trägerschiene 6 zwei Widerstandsbahnen bzw. Folienstreifen 12 nebeneinander und im Abstand zueinander aufgebracht. Bei der Ausführung gemäß den Figuren 5 und 6 ist jeweils ein Folienstreifen 12 auf die Trägerschiene 6 aufgebracht. Wie die Figuren 4 bis 6 zeigen, sind an die Trägerschiene 6 an den Längsseiten mehrere Rastvorsprünge 14 angesetzt oder angeformt. In nicht näher dargestellter Weise ist der Wertbehälter mit entsprechenden Rastaus- nehmungen versehen. Sofern diese Rastausnehmungen bei neuen Wertbehältern gleich eingearbeitet werden, können derartige Wertbehälter nachträglich mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Linearpotentiometer 4 ausgestattet werden.In the embodiment according to FIG. 4, two resistance paths or film strips 12 are applied to the carrier rail 6 next to each other and at a distance from each other. In the embodiment according to FIGS. 5 and 6, a film strip 12 is applied to the carrier rail 6 in each case. As FIGS. 4 to 6 show, a plurality of latching projections 14 are attached or integrally formed on the carrier rail 6 on the longitudinal sides. In a manner not shown, the valuable container is provided with corresponding latching recesses. If these recesses are incorporated in new value containers equal, such value containers can be retrofitted with the linear potentiometer 4 according to the invention.
Während bei den Ausführungen gemäß den Figuren 4 und 5 nur an einer Längsseite der Trägerschiene Rastvorsprünge 14 angesetzt oder angeformt sind, ist bei der Ausführung gemäß der Figur 6 jede Längsseite mit mehreren Rastvorsprüngen 14 versehen, die im Abstand zueinander liegen.While in the embodiments according to FIGS. 4 and 5 latching projections 14 are attached or formed only on one longitudinal side of the carrier rail, in the embodiment according to FIG. 6 each longitudinal side is provided with a plurality of latching projections 14 spaced apart from one another.
In den Figuren 7 und 8 ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines als Schleifkontakt 5 ausgebildeter Taster dargestellt. An einem Ende weist der Schleifkontakt 5 zwei im spitzen Winkel zueinander stehende Schenkel 15, 16 auf, die beabstandet sind, so dass sich eine Haltetasche bildet. Im mittleren Bereich ist der Schleifkontakt 5 abgewinkelt, so dass das den beiden Schenkeln 15, 16 abgewandt liegende Ende gegenüber den beiden Schenkeln 15, 16 versetzt ist. Das den Schenkeln 15, 16 abgewandt liegende Ende ist mulden- bzw. löffelartig gestaltet, so dass eine linienförmige Berührung mit dem Folienstreifen 12 erfolgt. Dadurch werden Ecken und Kanten vermieden.In the figures 7 and 8, an embodiment of a designed as a sliding contact 5 button is shown. At one end, the sliding contact 5 has two legs 15, 16 which are at an acute angle to one another and which are spaced apart, so that a holding pocket is formed. In the middle region of the sliding contact 5 is angled, so that the two legs 15, 16 facing away from the end opposite the two legs 15, 16 is offset. The legs 15, 16 facing away from the end is trough-shaped or spoon-shaped, so that a line-shaped contact with the film strip 12 takes place. This avoids corners and edges.
Die Erfindung ist nicht auf das dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel beschränkt. Wesent- lieh ist, dass zur Ermittlung des Füllstandes des Wertbehälters 1 ein Linearpotentiometer 4, vorzugsweise ein Folienpotentiometer verwendet wird. Vorteilhaft ist, wenn die elektrisch leitende Widerstandsbahn oder der elektrisch leitende Folienstreifen auf eine Trägerschiene 6 aufgesetzt ist, wobei die Trägerschiene 6 an mindestens einer Längsseite mit Rastvorsprüngen 14 versehen ist. The invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. It is essential that a linear potentiometer 4, preferably a foil potentiometer, is used to determine the filling level of the valuable container 1. It is advantageous if the electrically conductive resistance path or the electrically conductive film strip is placed on a support rail 6, wherein the support rail 6 is provided on at least one longitudinal side with latching projections 14.
Bezugszeichenreference numeral
Wertbehälter 1Value container 1
Andruckschlitten 2Pressure slide 2
Antriebseinheit 3Drive unit 3
Linearpotentiometer 4Linear potentiometer 4
Schleifkontakt 5Sliding contact 5
Trägerschiene 6Support rail 6
Welle 7, 8Wave 7, 8
Ritzel 9, 10Pinion 9, 10
Zahnstange 11Rack 11
Folienstreifen 12Foil strip 12
Befestigungsschenkel 13Mounting leg 13
Rastvorsprünge 14Latching projections 14
Schenkel 15, 16 Legs 15, 16

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Ansprüche claims
1. Vorrichtung zur Füllstandsmessung in Wertbehältern (1) zur Aufnahme von Wertscheinen, aufweisend einen mittels einer Antriebseinheit (3) längs einer Führungsbahn verfahrbaren Andruckschlitten (2) und einer Erkennungseinrich- tung (4, 5) zur Ermittlung der Stellung des Andruckschlittens (2) innerhalb der1. A device for level measurement in valuable containers (1) for receiving banknotes, comprising a means of a drive unit (3) along a guideway moveable Andruckschlitten (2) and a recognition device (4, 5) for determining the position of the Andruckschlittens (2) within the
Führungsbahn, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass die Erkennungseinrichtung aus einem ortsfest in den Wertbehälter (1) angeordneten Linearpotentiometer (4) und einem synchron mit dem Andruckschlitten (2) verfahrbaren Taster (5) besteht.Guideway, characterized in that the detection device consists of a stationary in the value container (1) arranged linear potentiometer (4) and a synchronous with the Andruckschlitten (2) movable button (5).
2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass der Taster als ein das Linearpotentiometer (4) kontaktierender Schleifkontakt (5) ausgebildet ist.2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the button as a linear potentiometer (4) contacting sliding contact (5) is formed.
3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass der Schleifkontakt (5) als federbelastete Rolle, als Kufe oder als Federblech ausgebildet ist.3. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the sliding contact (5) is designed as a spring-loaded roller, as a runner or as a spring plate.
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4. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass der Taster als berührungslos arbeitender Taster ausgebildet ist und einen Magneten aufweist, der in einem Abstand zur elektrisch leitfähigen Widerstandsbahn des Linearpotentiometers steht.4. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the probe is designed as a non-contact probe and has a magnet which is at a distance from the electrically conductive resistance path of the linear potentiometer.
5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass das Linearpotentiometer (4) auf einer Trägerschiene (6) festgelegt ist.5. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the linear potentiometer (4) is fixed on a support rail (6).
6. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass die Trägerschiene (6) zumindest an einer Längsseite Rastelemente, vorzugsweise in Form von6. Apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that the carrier rail (6) at least on one longitudinal side locking elements, preferably in the form of
Rastvorsprüngen (14) aufweist, die in Rastausnehmungen des Wertbehälters (1) eingreifen.Has latching projections (14) which engage in recesses of the valuable container (1).
7. Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass die aus dem Linearpotentiometer (4) und der Trägerschiene (6) gebildete Einheit einen von der Trägerschiene abkragenden Befestigungsschenkel (13) aufweist. 7. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the unit formed from the linear potentiometer (4) and the carrier rail (6) has a projecting from the support rail mounting leg (13).
8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass der Befestigungsschenkel (13) mehrfach abgewinkelt ist.8. Apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that the fastening leg (13) is angled several times.
9. Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass der Schleifkontakt (15, 16) zur Bildung einer Haltetasche aufweist.9. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sliding contact (15, 16) for forming a retaining pocket.
10. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass der als Schleifkontakt (5) ausgebildete Taster im mittleren Bereich abgewinkelt ist, und dass der den beiden die Haltetasche begrenzenden Schenkel (15, 16) gegenüberlie- genden Bereich zur Kontaktierung des Linearpotentiometers (4) löffel- oder muldenförmig ausgebildet ist. 10. The device according to claim 9, characterized in that the sliding contact (5) formed button is angled in the central region, and that the two the holding pocket delimiting legs (15, 16) opposite area spoon for contacting the linear potentiometer (4) - Is formed or trough-shaped.
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