EP3307660A1 - Apparatus for separating sheet material - Google Patents
Apparatus for separating sheet materialInfo
- Publication number
- EP3307660A1 EP3307660A1 EP16727308.5A EP16727308A EP3307660A1 EP 3307660 A1 EP3307660 A1 EP 3307660A1 EP 16727308 A EP16727308 A EP 16727308A EP 3307660 A1 EP3307660 A1 EP 3307660A1
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- EP
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- Prior art keywords
- sheet material
- banknotes
- monitoring device
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- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
- B65H1/00—Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated
- B65H1/26—Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated with auxiliary supports to facilitate introduction or renewal of the pile
- B65H1/263—Auxiliary supports for keeping the pile in the separation process during introduction of a new pile
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
- B65H7/00—Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles
- B65H7/02—Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors
- B65H7/06—Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to presence of faulty articles or incorrect separation or feed
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
- B65H7/00—Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles
- B65H7/02—Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors
- B65H7/14—Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors by photoelectric feelers or detectors
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
- B65H2511/00—Dimensions; Position; Numbers; Identification; Occurrences
- B65H2511/50—Occurence
- B65H2511/51—Presence
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
- B65H2511/00—Dimensions; Position; Numbers; Identification; Occurrences
- B65H2511/50—Occurence
- B65H2511/52—Defective operating conditions
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
- B65H2701/00—Handled material; Storage means
- B65H2701/10—Handled articles or webs
- B65H2701/19—Specific article or web
- B65H2701/1912—Banknotes, bills and cheques or the like
Definitions
- the invention relates to a device for the continuous separation of stacks of loose sheet material, in particular banknotes, vouchers, checks, separation cards, etc.
- the preparation of the banknotes to be processed is of great importance, in particular the smoothest possible insertion of the banknotes loose banknotes in an input tray of a separator of the banknote processing machine used.
- the loose banknotes are shaped by an operator into stacks which are inserted into the input pocket of the singler, so that the banknotes can be detected individually by the singler.
- the individual banknotes are then processed in the banknote processing machine.
- the properties of the banknotes are determined by sensors, for example their nature, i. H.
- Denomination and currency their authenticity, their condition, d. H. Contamination, damage, etc., their suitability for further circulation, their location and orientation, etc.
- further processing of banknotes, z are sorted into certain output compartments or destroyed by means of a shredder if the banknotes are too heavily damaged or dirty, which is why they are no longer suitable for further circulation.
- separation cards are inserted between the banknotes of different depositors.
- separation cards can be recognized by the sensors of the banknote processing machine used to separate the banknotes of the various deposits.
- data can also be detected by the sensors which characterize the various depositors, so that the various deposits can be allocated to the respective depositor.
- a device for separation of sheet material in which the sheet material to be separated is placed in an input tray.
- the input tray access two rake-like, in the input tray vertically and horizontally moving feed elements, which cause the separation of the sheet material can be interrupted without interruption, as already more sheet material can be inserted into the input tray, if the previously inserted sheet material is not completely isolated has been.
- the feed elements described alternately engage in the input tray and transport the sheet material alternately in the singulation position.
- an area for receiving sheet material to be separated is provided, which is divided into a first partial area and a second partial area, which forms the input compartment, wherein the first and second partial areas adjoin one another.
- the first partial area adjacent to the input compartment substantially increases the capacity of the device for the continuous separation of sheet material, which is why substantially more sheet material can be input than in the input compartment alone.
- the present invention seeks to provide a device for the continuous separation of stacks of loose sheet material, in particular banknotes, vouchers, checks, separation cards, etc., specify, in which an error-free and proper processing of the sheet material possible is.
- the solution to this problem arises from the features of claim 1. Further developments are the subject of the subclaims.
- the invention is based on the recognition that in a device for the continuous separation of loose sheet material, with a singler for separating stacks of loose sheet material and a feeding device with two feed elements, which moves the stack to be separated from loose sheet material in a position in the sheet material is captured by the separator and transferred to a transport system, and an area for the
- Receiving sheet material to be separated having a first subregion and a second subregion, the first and second subregions adjoining each other and the second subregion forming an input region for the input of the sheet material to be separated, wherein the first delivery element is arranged in the region and extends within the region entire area, between the first position and a third position, which forms an end position, but at least in the first partial area, between a second and the third position, moves, wherein the second position separates the first from the second partial area,
- a monitoring device for the first subarea, for determining banknotes located in the first subarea below the first delivery element.
- FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of an apparatus for the continuous separation of sheet material at different processing times
- FIG. 2 shows a machine for processing sheet material, in particular a
- Banknote processing machine with a device for the continuous separation of sheet material, in particular banknotes, and
- Figure 3 shows an embodiment of a monitoring device for the device for the continuous separation of sheet material.
- Figure 1 shows an embodiment of an apparatus for the continuous separation of sheet material at different processing times during insertion and separation of sheet material.
- Figure la shows the device for the continuous separation of sheet material without Blattgut.
- the device has a singler 5, the sheet material individually detected and passes to a transport system not shown in detail, which transports the separated sheet material in a direction indicated by arrow T direction for further processing.
- Limiting and guiding elements 4 form a region 8, 9 in which the sheet material to be separated can be present.
- the boundary and guide elements 4 may be constructed, for example, of sheet metal parts.
- a feeding device consisting of two feeding elements 2, 3 is arranged, which supply the banknotes to be separated to the separating animal 5 for singling.
- the first feed element 3 serves as a shelf for the sheet material to be separated, when it is entered into the device.
- the first feed element 3 can move along the directions indicated by A and B in the region 8, 9, ie between a first position 10 and a third position 12, but at least move in a first subregion 9, ie between a second position 11 and
- the second feed element 2 can move along the directions indicated by A and B in a second subregion 8 of the region 8, 9, ie between first and second positions 10 and 11.
- the second feed element 2 are moved out of the second sub-area 8 forming the input area, for example by moving into the plane of representation of the figure.
- First and second feed elements 2 and 3 are designed such that they can engage in one another such that the second feed element 2 can engage between the first feed element 3 and sheet material deposited thereon, when the second feed element 2 is inserted into the second part. Reich 8 is moved in.
- the feed elements 2, 3 may comprise comb-like structures which are arranged offset from each other.
- Figure lb shows the device for the continuous separation of sheet material in a starting position before the separation of sheet material.
- the boundary and guide elements 4 are shown only partially in this and the following figures.
- the second feed element 2 is at this time removed from the second subregion 8; the first feed element 3 is located at the second position 11 separating the first and second sub regions 8, 9.
- an input region between the first and the second subregion 8 is formed in the second subregion 8
- Position 10 and 11 formed, in which a stack of sheet material BN was entered with a height hl.
- the respective position of the feed elements 2 and 3 can be determined.
- the position sensor 6 can determine the height hl of each input sheet of sheet material.
- the position sensor 6 can be designed, for example, as a light barrier, which extends essentially over the length of the region 8, 9.
- the position sensor 6 can also be suitable for determining whether an operator engages in the second subregion 8 forming the input region, for B. to insert a stack of sheet material.
- the first feed element 3 is moved in the direction B towards the height h1 of the inserted stack of sheet material in the first subregion 9 the last piece of sheet material of the stack is at the second position 11. It can be provided that the first feed element 3 is only moved when the position sensor 6 determines that the operator no longer engages in the input area. Alternatively, it can also be provided that the operating son, for example by the actuation of a corresponding control element, the movement of the first feed element 3 starts.
- the last piece of sheet material located at the second position 11 now forms the support surface for further sheet material to be inserted, which is e.g. B., as shown in Figure ld, can form a stack with a height h2.
- the first feeding element 3, z. B. controlled by means of the signals of the position sensor 6 again moves in the direction B.
- the first feed element 3 has thus reached the third position 12, which represents the end position for the movement of the feed element 3 in the direction B.
- the released input area (second subarea 8) between the first and second positions 10 and 11 can now further sheet material, for. B. a stack of height h3 are inserted.
- the first feed element 3 is moved in the direction A and the sheet material BN is separated from the verzeier 5 and transferred to the transport system, which transports the individual pieces of sheet material in the direction indicated by T for further processing ( Figure lf).
- the separation described above is continued until the first feed element 3 has reached the second position 11.
- the first feed element 3 could also be moved beyond this position further in the direction A to the first position 10 in order to enable the separation of all the sheet material BN.
- the second feed element 2 is introduced into the second partial region 8 (FIG. 1 a) forming the input region, in order to further transport the sheet material to the separator 5 to take over.
- the second feed element 2 can take over the sheet material in the described manner at any point within the second portion 8 of the first feed element 3, that is not limited to the acquisition at the second position 11 ,
- the sheet material is moved by the second feeding member 2 in the direction A and fed to the sizer 5, while the first feeding member 3 remains at the second position 11.
- further sheet material BN ' can be inserted ( Figure i).
- the receiving capacity of the input area can be increased by moving the first feeding element 3 in the direction B about the first portion 9, between the second and third positions 11 and 12.
- the feed to the continuous separation of the previously input sheet material BN, by the second feed element 2, which is further moved in the direction A takes place.
- first feeding element 3 in the direction A to the second feed element 2 moves towards.
- a greater movement speed is selected for the first feed element 3 than for the second feed element 2 until the further sheet material BN 'touches the second feed element 2.
- first and second feed elements 3 and 2 move at the same speed.
- the second feed element 2 is moved out of the input range between the first and second positions 10 and 1. then the two stacks of sheet material BN and BN 'are united. For further separation, the united stack of sheet material BN, BN 'is transported from the first feed element 3 in the direction A onto the singler 5. The second feed element 2 is moved outside the input area to the second position 11.
- the sheet material can be taken over again by the second feed element 2 by being inserted again into the input area.
- the continuous singulation can thus be continued while new sheet material can be entered into the input area. If no further sheet material is to be entered, it is possible to dispense with reinserting the second feed element 2 and the sheet material can be moved further from the first feed unit 3 to the separator 5.
- the first feed element 3 is thus uniaxial, at least between the second and third position 11 and 12 reciprocated, with a movement to the first position 10 may be possible.
- the second feeding member 2 is looped between the first and second positions 10 and 11, the area between first and second positions 10 and 11 defining the input area for the sheet input by the operator.
- the input of the sheet material can also be done automatically, for example by means of a robot.
- FIG. 2 shows a machine for processing sheet material 20 with a device according to the invention for the continuous separation of sheet material.
- the machine for processing sheet material may in particular be a bank-note processing machine with which banknotes, coupons, Checks, separation cards, etc. are processed in the manner described above, in particular checked, sorted and destroyed.
- the bank-note processing machine 20 has an input area 8 for the input of banknotes BN.
- the banknotes BN are separated by a singler 5 and transferred to a transport system 25, which transports the individual banknotes through one or more sensors 24.
- the respective banknote is checked, wherein, for example, the authenticity, type (currency, denomination), state (contamination, damage), etc. can be determined.
- the banknotes are assigned to specific output bins 27, for which points 26 in the transport system 25 guide the respective banknote into the particular output bin or shredder.
- a control device (not shown) may be provided for controlling the banknote processing machine 20 and for evaluating the sensor signals.
- the bank-note processing machine has an apparatus for the continuous separation of sheet material, in particular banknotes, as described above.
- the device consists of an input area 8, which forms a second subarea for the input of banknotes and is delimited by a first and second position 10 and 11.
- To the second portion 8 includes a first portion 9, which is bounded by the second position 11 and a third position 12.
- First and second sub-areas 9 and 8 are constructed similarly for the reception of banknotes and in particular have the limiting and guiding elements described above.
- a feed device 2, 3 is provided, which consists of a first and a second feed element 3 and 2 and 2016/000937
- the first feed element 3 moves uniaxially at least in the first subregion 9.
- the first feed element 3 also carries out its uniaxial movement within the second subregion 8.
- the second feeding element 2 performs a multiaxial, in particular loop-shaped, movement between the first and second positions 10 and 11, whereby part of the loop-shaped movement takes place outside the second portion 8.
- the device for continuous separation is also controlled by the control device.
- a cover 21 may be provided for the input area 8, which is only opened so that banknotes BN can be inserted into the input area 8.
- a sensor 23 may be present, which detects the approach of an operator to the input area and opens the cover 21 in this case in the direction 22. With the cover 21 open, it may be provided that the first feed element 3 is not moved as long as the operator engages in the input area 8, so that bank notes can be placed on the first feed element 3.
- the first feed element 3 is moved in the manner described above in the first partial area 9 which is normally not accessible to the operator the last sheet of the stack of sheet material is at the second position 11. Then the process can continue as described above and further sheet material can be inserted. 7
- the noise reduction cover 21 can be closed again in the direction 22.
- it can be determined, for example by means of the sensor 23, whether the operator has not intervened in the input area for a predetermined period of time.
- the sensor 23 may also be provided an operating device for starting the movement of the cover 21 and / or the first feed element 3, which is actuated by the operator. It can also be provided that the previously described sensor 6 of the device is used for the singulation instead of the sensor 23 just described.
- the capacity for receiving banknotes when entering the banknotes in the input area 8 is substantially increased, namely the first subarea 9, which is normally inaccessible is because it is closed by the housing 20 'of the banknote processing machine 20 or by another cover and inaccessible.
- the position of the second position 11 is chosen such that it is favorably arranged for the operator from the ergonomic point of view when entering stacks of banknotes.
- the operator can also insert large amounts of banknotes fatigue-free and with low physical load in the input area, since after inserting a stack of banknotes each loaded stack is moved from the first feed element 3 in the first portion 9, so that the next batch to be inserted can be inserted again at the ergonomically favorable second position 11.
- a monitoring device 30 is provided, which adjoins the first portion 9 in the third position 12.
- the monitoring unit 30 monitors whether sheet material, in particular one or more banknotes BN ', as described above, enters the first subregion 9. In this case, the monitoring unit 30 determines the unacceptable presence of the banknote BN 'and reports this to the control device of the banknote processing machine 20.
- the control device can then generate a warning message on a display of the banknote processing machine 20 in order to prevent an operator from doing so Note the presence of the banknote BN '.
- the cover 21 may be closed or not opened until all banknotes BN in the input tray 8 of the currently processed deposit have been processed. Thereafter, the operator is prompted to open the housing 20 'or the further cover in order to check the situation in the first subarea 9. If the operator finds one or more bank notes BN 'during the check, then she removes them and closes the housing 20' or the further cover. Thereafter, the monitoring device 30 again checks whether banknotes are present. If no banknotes are detected, the control device can display an indication via the display that the withdrawn banknotes BN 'are attributed to the previously processed deposit. This can be achieved by an input of the operator with the operating device, for. B. by means of a keyboard or a touch screen. Alternatively, the operator can insert the removed banknotes BN 'in the input tray 8 so that they are processed automatically by the banknote processing machine 20 and credited to the associated deposit.
- FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of a monitoring device 30 for the device for the continuous separation of sheet material, in particular banknotes.
- the monitoring device 30 is of a wall 31, z. B. made of metal, having a recess 32, the z. B. may be funnel-shaped.
- the recess 32 or parts 33 of the recess may have a reflective surface.
- a light barrier 34, 35, with a transmitter 34 and Receiver 35 is arranged in the region of the depression 32 such that a light beam 36 emanating from the transmitter 34 is reflected in the region of the reflecting surface 33 in such a way that it reaches the receiver 35. If a banknote BN 'is located in the region of the recess 32, the beam path 36 is interrupted and the light barrier 34, 35, and the monitoring device 30 reports the presence of the banknote BN' of the control device of the banknote processing machine 20.
- a cleaning device is arranged in the region of the depression 32.
- the cleaning device may include suction nozzles that are used to prevent accumulating dirt, e.g. As dust, so that it does not mistakenly pretend the presence of a bill.
- the suction nozzles z. B. be acted upon at certain time intervals with a negative pressure, so that the dirt is sucked.
- the z. B. be applied at certain intervals with compressed air to blow away existing dirt.
- any other sensor or detector can be used to determine the presence or absence of banknotes, z.
- the monitoring device 30 can instead or additionally monitor the first subarea 9 for the presence or absence of banknotes BN '.
- it may be provided to integrate the above-described light barrier and / or the other sensors or detectors into the first subregion 9.
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