EP3467245A1 - Safety cassette, assembly with a safety cassette and method for handling paper money - Google Patents

Abstract

Security cassette (100) for notes of value, comprising
a lid (101),
a receiving area (102) for receiving a plurality of the bank notes, the receiving area (102) being closable with the cover (101),
- A security device (110, 112) for the notes of value in order to devaluate the notes of value in the receiving area (102) can.
wherein the security cassette (100) comprises at least one divider (120) which subdivides the receiving area (102) and holds the security bundle (2) with a plurality of banknotes in bundles in such a way that the bundle of values (2) held by the divider (120) is maintained in parallel in the receiving area (102) are arranged, and that in each case two adjacent, from the divider (120) held Wertscheinbündel (2) are separated by a gap.

Description

The invention relates to a security cassette for receiving value bundles according to claim 1, an overall apparatus according to claim 13 with a security cassette and a method according to claim 15.

Security cassettes are used to hold notes of value, in particular paper money, on the one hand during storage, for example after filling in cash centers and during transport. The security cassettes usually have a trough-like container (here called lower part) with an access opening which can be closed by a cover element or a flap. To close and in particular to open the access opening special tools and / or measures must be used, which have only authorized persons.

Furthermore, the security cassettes have a protective device. The protective device serves to make the theft of the security cassettes and the notes of value therein unattractive to a potential thief. This is done by devaluing the notes of value as soon as the situation of the safety cassette deviates in any way from the intended situation. The protection device may additionally be designed to emit alarm signals.

The terms 'situation' and 'deviation from the intended situation' are to be understood in a broad sense. For example, 'situation' may refer not just to the location but also to the time and threat situation. In particular, a "deviation" can be understood as meaning that location, time and threat situation are different than intended. A 'deviation' can arise, for example, from an attempt by unauthorized persons to open a safety cassette, in particular inappropriately, or remove it from a receptor or expose it to certain mechanical stresses or over a longer distance or for a longer duration than intended transport.

The devaluation is usually done by a suitable liquid for this purpose, for example ink, is applied to the bank notes by the protection device, by which the banknotes are colored. However, there are other devaluation means, such as e.g. Foam that expands and cures.

The protective device of the safety cassette can typically be brought from a rest condition to an armed condition. At rest, no triggering of the protective device can take place. In the armed state, an automatic release takes place whenever the current situation of the safety cassette, which can also be regarded as an actual situation, deviates from the predicted situation or desired situation. In order to avoid unwanted devaluation of the notes of value, a reinforced protective device must be put back into hibernation when, for example, the security cassette is to be opened by authorized persons.

The reinforcement of the protection device takes place in coordination with the respective intended situation of the safety cassette. In other words, the protective device of the safety cassette can, depending on the nature of the current or planned situation of the safety cassette, be brought into different Armierungsmodi. The goal here is to prevent unnecessary triggering of the protection device and at the same time not to block a required release of the protection device. For example, when a security cassette is stationary in a location other than the security cassette is in transit, the guard of a security cassette must be more sensitive to mechanical influences such as shock or movement. The intended situation or parameters which define the corresponding arming mode of the protective device of the safety cassette are programmed into the protective device or are predefined.

So far, security containers are used to transport security cassettes. These security containers can also serve to receive the security cassettes during their storage and filling, as well as their transport. The security containers generally have a plurality of identically or differently configured receptors, each of which can hold a security cassette. The receptors, on the one hand, and the security cassettes, on the other hand, have cooperating locking means or locking means with which the security cassettes in the receptors can be locked, locked away or closed. The security cassettes are not necessarily completely surrounded by the receptors or securing containers, but can only be docked there so that they are at least partially visible or can be actuated directly from outside the securing containers, for example to remove them from the receptors.

It has been shown that the effort and associated costs for the logistics of security cassettes can sometimes be very high. Furthermore, to this day, humans are a factor that must be taken into account in the entire security concept of such a logistics chain. Not only can humans prove to be weak points in the security concept. There are also training, further training and personnel costs connected with this, which contribute to a further rise in the price of the logistics chain.

A typical procedure for the use of security cassettes is so far, for example, the following: The security cassettes are filled manually in a cash center. Then they are picked up by a driver and brought by means of a transport vehicle to their place of use, for example, a bank or an ATM station. Before and after transport in the transport vehicle short, locally limited transports can be carried out by means of a trolley. In the cash center, in the transport trolley, in the transport vehicles and in the ATM station, the security cassettes are located in respective security containers. The security containers of the various locations may be different, but of course must be designed so that different receptors are provided to accommodate and lock different types of security cassettes. The backup containers or receptors may have monitoring means that respond to unforeseen situations.

An overall system includes, for example, a plurality of security cassettes, a plurality of stationary and mobile security containers (such as transport trolleys), as well as a monitoring system for monitoring the bank notes or security cassettes as permanently as possible.

Surveillance of security cassettes continues to be carried out in a manner similar to the monitoring of shipments transported by courier companies, namely, by means of manually operated PDA devices designed to read identifiers of the individual security cassettes and with related indications such as time and / or Place to link. The choice or programming of the respective desired Armierungsmodus for the protection systems of the safety cassettes is done with the help of such PDA devices.

It is obvious that this conventional way of monitoring and arming or programming the security cassettes is demanding, time-consuming, prone to failure and manipulatable.

The object of the invention is therefore to develop a new security concept, on the one hand ensures improved security of notes of value and staff, on the other hand, but also helps to keep costs within reasonable limits.

• eine neue Sicherheitskassette,
• eine neue Gesamtvorrichtung und
• ein neues Verfahren

zu schaffen, mit welchen die Nachteile des Standes der Technik vermieden werden können.In particular, it is an object of the invention

• a new safety cassette,
• a new overall device and
• a new procedure

to create, with which the disadvantages of the prior art can be avoided.

• für die Sicherheitskassette durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1;
• für das Gesamtvorrichtung durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 13; und
• für das Verfahren durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 15.

The solution of this task is carried out according to the invention

• for the security cassette by the features of claim 1;
• for the overall device by the features of claim 13; and
• for the method by the features of claim 15.

Advantageous developments of the invention are described by the respective dependent claims.

Basically, such security cassettes (also called cash cassettes) are known, for example from the patents EP1797269 B1 and EP1891610 B1 ,

The new safety cassette differs from conventional safety cassettes especially in that it is specially designed for semi-automatic or fully automated handling. That is, the safety cassette of the invention is designed so that it only partially or not at all must be filled by hand and / or emptied.

For this purpose, however, a new design is required because the previously known security case and security cassettes are not suitable in this case.

• einen Deckel, der vorzugsweise komplett entfernbar ist,
• einen Aufnahmebereich zum Aufnehmen einer Mehrzahl der Wertscheine, wobei der Aufnahmebereich mit dem Deckel verschließbar ist,
• eine Schutzvorrichtung für die Wertscheine, die selbsttätig auslösbar ist, um hierbei die Wertscheine in dem Aufnahmebereich zu devaluieren.

According to the invention, a security cassette for banknotes is provided, comprising

• a lid, which is preferably completely removable,
• a receiving area for receiving a plurality of the notes of value, wherein the receiving area is closable with the lid,
• a protection device for the notes of value, which can be triggered automatically in order to devaluate the notes of value in the receiving area.

The safety cassette of the invention is characterized in that it comprises at least one divider, which is adapted to be mounted in the receiving area so as to divide the receiving area. Furthermore, the divider has a kind of rib structure to bunch of notes each holding a plurality of banknotes so that held by the divider Wertscheinbündel are arranged parallel upright in the receiving area, and that each two adjacent, held by the divider Wertscheinbündel, either by a Interspace are separated from each other, or that is arranged between two adjacent Wertscheinbündeln depending on a divider.

Embodiments in which one divider is arranged between two adjacent value bundles are particularly preferred. In these cases, the divider preferably has a double-sided rib structure in order to define gaps for gripper elements at the value bundles.

In other words, no outer packaging, such as purse more used, but the banknotes are bundled openly transported in the security cassette.

Only by this measure, a partial or even a full automation is possible because a gripper, for example, part of an automated device -. a robot - is, the banknote bundle easily insert into the security cassette and / or remove from the security cassette.

If self-propelled robotic vehicles - preferably driverless vehicles - are used in the cash center, conveyor belts that were previously used can be dispensed with. This has the advantage that more space is available.

If the cash center is partially or fully automated, some or all of the man-machine interactions are eliminated. It is precisely these interactions that make such systems expensive and prone to failure.

Preferably, in all embodiments, the security cassette of the invention is communicatively equipped so that it can be opened by means of infrared communication (e.g., by a PDA or SmartPhone). Particularly suitable is an infrared communication according to the IRDA standard.

Preferably, in all embodiments, the security cartridge of the invention is equipped such that the security cartridge provides not only the notes of value but also information from a location A (e.g., from the customer) to a location B (e.g., a cash center or other location). That In these embodiments, the security cassette is also an information carrier as well as means of communication, since with the security cassette the information contained passes from a place A to a place B.

Preferably, in all embodiments, the security cassette of the invention is equipped to be loaded / loaded at location A with notes of value and information. In addition, before the introduction of the notes of value, the introduction of at least one divider into the security cassette. The loading of information can be done by software and via a Communication interface, which is present (installed) at location A. The loading of information can also be done by means of software and a communication interface that brings a money messenger to the place A. This software can be installed eg in a PDA or SmartPhone. If required, the corresponding communication interface then establishes a communication connection between the PDA or SmartPhone and the security cassette.

Preferably, in all embodiments, the same information stored in the security cassette is also communicated via a different communication link to a computer (e.g., location B). This approach results in a redundancy of the information. This redundancy is advantageously used in all embodiments at location B to compare the information in the security cassette with the information transmitted via the other communication link. This significantly increases security and reduces the risk of manipulation.

The invention enables a transition from a purely manual handling to a semi-automated and finally also to a fully automated handling. All cash-in-transit processes are thus simpler, cheaper and at the same time safer.

Fig. 1

zeigt eine Sicherheitskassette des Standes der Technik, in vereinfachter, transparenter Darstellung;

Fig. 2

zeigt eine Sicherheitskassette der Erfindung, in vereinfachter, transparenter Darstellung;

Fig. 3

zeigt eine weitere Sicherheitskassette der Erfindung, in vereinfachter, perspektivischer Darstellung, wobei im gezeigten Moment ein Deckel entfernt wird;

Fig. 4

zeigt eine weitere Sicherheitskassette der Erfindung, in vereinfachter, perspektivischer Darstellung, wobei der Deckel entfernt und die Sicherheitskassette mit zwei Unterteilern bestückt wurde;

Fig. 5A

zeigt eine weitere Sicherheitskassette der Erfindung, in vereinfachter Darstellung von oben, wobei der Deckel entfernt und die Sicherheitskassette mit vier Unterteilern bestückt wurde, um Wertscheinbündel in Längsrichtung der Sicherheitskassette anordnen zu können;

Fig. 5B

zeigt eine weitere Sicherheitskassette der Erfindung, in vereinfachter Darstellung von oben, wobei der Deckel entfernt und die Sicherheitskassette mit drei Unterteilern bestückt wurde, um Wertscheinbündel in Querrichtung der Sicherheitskassette anordnen zu können;

Fig. 6A

zeigt eine weitere Sicherheitskassette der Erfindung im geschlossenen, armierten Zustand, wobei ein PDA zum Einsatz kommt, um dann den Deckel öffnen zu können;

Fig. 6B

zeigt die Sicherheitskassette der Fig. 6A beim Öffnen des Deckels;

Fig. 6C

zeigt die Sicherheitskassette der Fig. 6A nach dem Entfernen des Deckels, wobei die Sicherheitskassette mit zwei Unterteilern bestückt wurde und einen Wertscheinbündel enthält, der in Kassettenlängsrichtung angeordnet ist;

Fig. 6D

zeigt die Sicherheitskassette mit dem Wertscheinbündel der Fig. 6C, wobei ein Greifer den Wertscheinbündel umschliesst, um diesen entnehmen zu können;

Fig. 6E

zeigt die Sicherheitskassette der Fig. 6A nach dem Entfernen des Deckels, wobei die Sicherheitskassette mit zwei Unterteilern bestückt wurde und einen Wertscheinbündel enthält, der in Kassettenquerrichtung angeordnet ist;

Fig. 6F

zeigt die Sicherheitskassette mit dem Wertscheinbündel der Fig. 6E, wobei ein Greifer den Wertscheinbündel umschliesst, um diesen entnehmen zu können;

Fig. 7

zeigt ein Gesamtsystem zur automatisierten Handhabung von Sicherheitskassetten der Erfindung;

Fig. 8

zeigt ein Fahrzeug von hinten, das im Rahmen der Erfindung zum Einsatz kommen kann.

Further details of the invention will be described below with reference to embodiments and with reference to the drawings.

Fig. 1

shows a safety cassette of the prior art, in a simplified, transparent representation;

Fig. 2

shows a safety cassette of the invention, in a simplified, transparent representation;

Fig. 3

shows a further safety cassette of the invention, in a simplified, perspective view, wherein in the moment shown a cover is removed;

Fig. 4

shows a further safety cassette of the invention, in a simplified, perspective view, with the lid removed and the safety cassette was equipped with two dividers;

Fig. 5A

shows a further safety cassette of the invention, in a simplified view from above, with the lid removed and the safety cassette has been fitted with four dividers to order bundles of value in the longitudinal direction of the safety cassette can;

Fig. 5B

shows a further security cassette of the invention, in a simplified representation from above, with the lid removed and the security cassette has been fitted with three dividers to order bundles of value bundles in the transverse direction of the security cassette can;

Fig. 6A

shows a further safety cassette of the invention in the closed, armed state, wherein a PDA is used to then open the lid can;

Fig. 6B

shows the safety cassette of Fig. 6A when opening the lid;

Fig. 6C

shows the safety cassette of Fig. 6A after removing the lid, wherein the security cassette has been fitted with two dividers and contains a value bundle, which is arranged in the cassette longitudinal direction;

Fig. 6D

shows the security cassette with the value bundle of the Fig. 6C in which a gripper encloses the value-note bundle in order to be able to remove it;

Fig. 6E

shows the safety cassette of Fig. 6A after removing the lid, wherein the security cassette has been equipped with two dividers and contains a value bundle, which is arranged in the cassette transverse direction;

Fig. 6F

shows the security cassette with the value bundle of the Fig. 6E in which a gripper encloses the value-note bundle in order to be able to remove it;

Fig. 7

shows an overall system for automated handling of security cassettes of the invention;

Fig. 8

shows a vehicle from behind, which can be used in the invention.

Constructive elements are shown in solid lines, signals or signal lines (referred to here as communication link) are symbolized by dashed arrows.

Fig. 2 shows a first security cartridge 100 of the invention. There are shown in schematic form details that are also used in all other embodiments.

The safety cassette 100 has a type of tub part (receiving area 102) for receiving value bundles 2 (here surrounded by a band 4 by way of example) and a lid 101 for closing an access or filling opening of the receiving area 102. The lid 101 is detachably mounted on the receiving portion 102 (eg, locked or otherwise secured). Instead of a cover 101, in all embodiments, a flap, a slider, a door or other means can be used. The term "cover" is intended to include these variants. It is important that the lid 101 can be completely removed so that an external gripper 130 (see eg Fig. 6D or Fig. 7 ) has free access to the value bundles 2, or the lid 101 must be able to be removed so far that unimpeded access by means of an external gripper 130 (see, eg Fig. 6D or Fig. 7 ) is possible.

Exemplary details of a suitable security concept and a possible embodiment of the protection device 110 will be described later.

In any case, the security cassette 100 includes a security device 110 for the notes of value 1. This protective device 110 is designed to trigger automatically to devaluate the notes of value 1 in the receiving area 102 in the case of such a triggering. Since the notes of value 1 according to the invention are transported open, ie without outer packaging 3, the devaluation works much faster and more reliably than before. at Previous systems had to first, for example, an outer package 3 (see Fig. 1 ) are melted inside the security cassette 100 before then, for example ink could penetrate the bank notes 1.

The safety cartridge 100 of the invention comprises at least one divider 120 (in FIG Fig. 2 shown from the side), which is adapted to be mounted in the receiving area 102 so as to divide the receiving area 102. The divider 120 comprises a type of rib structure 122 in order to be able to bundle the bundles of value 2 with a plurality of banknotes 1 in such a way that bundles of value bundles 2 held by the divider 120 are arranged parallel upright in the receiving area 102. These location and directional references each refer to a security cartridge 100 in its normal position (as shown in the figures).

Either the value bundles 2 are arranged perpendicular to a divider 120, or the value bundles 2 are arranged parallel to the divider 120.

The divider (s) 120 may be configured so that each two adjacent value bundles 2 held by the divider 120 are separated by a gap 121 (see, eg, FIG Fig. 5A ). The value bundles 2 are here arranged perpendicular to the divider 120.

Preferably, the divider (s) 120 are designed such that a plurality of intermediate spaces 121 result in each case in the region between a divider 120 and the bundle of values 2 adjacent thereto (see, for example, FIG Fig. 5B ). The value bundles 2 are here arranged substantially parallel to the divider 120.

The divider 120 preferably comprises in all embodiments a unique identifier (here called unique identifier or UID). As UID are eg barcode labels or similar inscriptions suitable, which are machine-readable. As a machine-readable here is a label called, for example, by a reader (which may be part of a PDA 150 or SmartPhone, for example) can be read and recognized.

But it can also be used a label that is human readable. In this case, this lettering will be e.g. Scanned with a reader and medium character recognition (e.g., OCR) converted into machine-readable information. However, it is also possible to manually enter the information read by the human being by means of a keyboard (for example, the PDA 150).

Such a UID is preferably used to provide the security cartridge 100 with information about the current configuration. That the security cassette 100 "white" with which and with how many dividers 120 it is currently equipped.

The divider 120 may be made of metal (e.g., aluminum sheet) or plastic in all embodiments.

The divider 120 in all embodiments has the aforementioned rib structure 122 and edges or edges adapted for insertion, insertion or insertion into laterally disposed receiving structures 106.

The divider 120 may in all embodiments comprise a chip 5 (eg an RFID chip) that can be read out without contact. In Fig. 4 and 6C For example, such a chip 5 is shown by way of example on one of the dividers 120. In this chip 5, for example, the UID can be stored in all embodiments. In this chip 5, in all embodiments, for example, the name or an identification of the person who has loaded the security cassette 100 with the divider 120 can be stored.

A security cassette 100 of the invention can also be filled, for example, by several persons with security bundles 2. In this case, preferably each of these persons uses their own divider 120 (i.e., a divider associated with that person). In this case, the chip 5 of the divider 120 stores the name or an ID of the person and information about the money supply.

Alternatively or additionally, the information about the current configuration via a communication connection to a computer (eg in the cash center) are transmitted. This can be done for example via a communication link I5 from a PDA 150 to a computer 165, as in Fig. 7 indicated schematically. In this case, the PDA 150 has previously read (off) the current configuration of the security cartridge 100, and then sends it to the computer 165.

As a cash center CC is here designated a start-up station, which is designed to handle notes 1. It does not have to be a fully-equipped cash center CC in the classic sense.

The calculator 165, which is mentioned for example in connection with the cash center CC, does not necessarily have to be arranged in the cash center CC, as in FIG Fig. 7 indicated schematically. It may also be a computer 165 in a data center or elsewhere.

In this way, upon opening the security cartridge 100, it can be checked if the original configuration has been changed. This measure can also help to detect manipulations.

Preferably, the security cartridge 100 of the invention is freely configurable. This is understood to mean that the divider (s) 120 can be arranged and fastened in various positions in the interior of the lower part 103 (also called receiving region 102).

The receiving area 102 may be limited in all embodiments by four side walls 104.l, 104.r, 104.v, 104.h and by a bottom 105. In Fig. 4 the four side walls 104.l, 104.r, 104.v, 104.h and the bottom 105 are clearly visible.

In all embodiments, the receiving region 102 may comprise at least two mutually opposite side walls 104, 104, r, which are each provided with at least one receiving structure 106 for holding the at least one divider 120.

In Fig. 3 is the exemplary receiving structure 106 of the side wall 104.l to recognize. This receiving structure 106 includes, for example, a large number of vertical slots, which are designed for insertion of a divider 120.

In Fig. 4 is another exemplary receiving structure 106 on the side wall 104.l to recognize. This receiving structure 106 comprises a periodic arrangement of slots and webs. The slots and lands are drawn more precisely only in the area of the two dividers 120.

In Figs. 5A and 5B Further exemplary receiving structures 106 can be seen on the side wall 104.l and 104.r. These receiving structures 106 comprise a periodic arrangement of trapezoidal slots and trapezoidal webs. The slots (shown in white) and webs (shown in black) make it possible from above to insert dividers 120, which have means complementary to the vertical edges. This results in this embodiment, a kind of spring-groove connection.

The dividers 120 and / or the receiving structures 106 can be designed in all embodiments to insert the divider 120 from a cover side in the receiving structures 106 or use, the divider 120 then in the inserted or inserted state perpendicular to the two opposing side walls 104th .l, 104.r stands (see also Figs. 5A and 5B ).

The divider (s) 120 in all embodiments may include a corrugation device, and / or a vertical slot, and / or a series of ribs and grooves as the fin structure 122. In Fig. 4 For example, two dividers 120 are shown with a shaft device.

In Fig. 5A however, four dividers 120 are shown with slender ribs and wide grooves. The slim ribs, which can be seen here in the plan view as small black rectangles, sitting only on one side of the divider 120th

In Fig. 5B however, three dividers 120 are shown with slender ribs and wide grooves. The slender ribs, which can be seen here in the plan view as small black rectangles, sitting on both sides of the divider 120th

It is important that the / the divider 120 is / are designed so that either two adjacent, held by the divider 120 Wertscheinbündel 2, separated by a gap 121 from each other, as for example in Fig. 5A can recognize, or that in each case a value bundle of notes 2 is held between two dividers 120, that arise between the dividers 120 and the value bundle 2 several spaces 121, as can be seen in Fig. 5B can recognize.

In the following, exemplary details of a suitable security concept and a possible embodiment of the protective device 110 will be discussed, before further execution details will be described.

In all embodiments, at least one (cover) sensor 111 may be provided to detect the closing and / or locking of the lid 101. Such a (lid) sensor 111 is in Fig. 2 shown by way of example.

In Fig. 2 is further shown schematically that a central element of the protective device 110 may be housed in the lid 101. This may be, for example, an electronic circuit which is in communication connection with the most diverse sensors (eg with the (cover) sensor 111). The communication connection between the (cover) sensor 111 and the protective device 110 is symbolized by a dashed arrow I1.

An unlocking of the lid 101 may take place with a particular tool (e.g., a PDA 150 or a token) and / or a particular code to be entered.

Furthermore, the security cassette 100 has a protective device 110, which comprises a plurality of means for protecting the notes of value 1.

The protection device 110 may include in all embodiments a device for devaluing the notes of value 1. The protective device 110 includes, for example, an ink or foam module 112, the structure and operation of which is known. The ink or foam module 112 of the protector 110 may be attached to, for example, opposing surfaces of the security cassette 100. In Fig. 2 an embodiment is shown that includes an ink or foam module 112 at the bottom 105 only.

The guard 110, in all embodiments, may include ink or foam modules 112 at multiple locations or in multiple areas of the security cartridge 100.

The ink or foam module 112 is in all embodiments directly or indirectly from the electronic circuit (with the reference numeral 110 in FIG Fig. 2 designated) triggered.

The protection device 110 may be designed in all embodiments to have a resting state in which it is not armored and in which it is therefore not automatically triggered. The notes of value 1 in the security cassette 100 are then protected only insofar as the lid 101 of the security cassette 100 can not be opened without the code and / or the corresponding instrument. There is thus no automatic devaluation of the notes 1 in the idle state.

The protective device 110 may be designed in all embodiments so that it can be reinforced. If it is in this armored state, it will be triggered automatically as soon as the effective situation of the safety cassette 100 deviates from its intended or predefined situation. For example, in arming the protection device 110, the security cartridge 100 may be placed in different armor modes depending on the intended threat condition by correspondingly setting certain parameters that define these arming modes. The change from one arming mode to another arming mode can be done in all embodiments e.g. be preprogrammed and done by rules. The change from one arming mode to another arming mode may be in all embodiments but e.g. from the outside (e.g., by a PDA 150 or by a transmitter of a transport trolley).

Instead of a PDA 150, as in Fig. 6A shown schematically, in all embodiments, a computer device 150 can be used, which is designed to communicate with the security cassette 100. This communication is in Fig. 6A indicated by a dashed arrow I4.

The communication between the computing device 150 and the security cartridge 100 may be unidirectional or bidirectional in all embodiments (as needed and security concept).

In any event, triggering the guard 110 will result in devaluation of the notes 1 by the ink and / or foam of the ink or foam module 112.

The security cartridge 100 may be configured in all embodiments to include a receiver device 113. In Fig. 2 For example, such a receiver device 113 is shown in the lid 101 by way of example.

Receiver device 113 may be configured in all embodiments for optical communication, radio frequency (RF) communication, or sound wave (e.g., ultrasound) communication, as needed. The receiver device 113 may in all embodiments also comprise a combination of more than one of said communication paths or means.

Signals received by one of the communication channels may be e.g. bring the protection device 110 in a respective required Armierungsmodus to change. If e.g. a cash center CC, after the security cartridge 100 has been brought into the interior of the cash center CC, the safety cartridge 100 transmits a corresponding signal, the protection device 110 can switch to a less sharp armor mode, since it is at the cash center CC is a (relatively) secure environment.

Furthermore, in all embodiments, the security cartridge 100 may include a transmitter device, e.g. To send signals. A transmitter device is not shown in the figures, but may e.g. sit next to the receiver device 113 or be combined with this.

Furthermore, in all embodiments, the safety cassette 100 can have a wide range of sensor systems in order to be able to determine undesired effects or unforeseen changes in the (ambient) situation independently at any time and to arm the protective device 110 and / or trigger the protective device 110 accordingly.

• der bereits erwähnte (Deckel-)Sensor 111 zur Feststellung ob der Deckel 101 die Zugriffsöffnung verschließt,
• ein Schlagsensor,
• ein Lagesensor,
• ein Timer zur Festlegung einer maximalen Transportzeit,
• ein absolut oder relativ arbeitender Temperatursensor,
• ein absolut oder relativ arbeitender Drucksensor,
• ein Helligkeitssensor,
• ein akustischer Sensor,
• eine Sensor für chemische Stoffe (z.B. als Gas- oder Säuresensor ausgebildet).

In particular, in all embodiments, one or more of the following sensors may be present in or on the security cartridge 100:

• the already mentioned (cover) sensor 111 for determining whether the lid 101 closes the access opening,
• a hit sensor,
• a position sensor,
• a timer to set a maximum transport time,
• an absolute or relative temperature sensor,
• an absolute or relative pressure sensor,
• a brightness sensor,
• an acoustic sensor,
• a sensor for chemical substances (eg designed as a gas or acid sensor).

In addition, the protection device 110 may optionally be configured in all embodiments to account for tolerances when e.g. about delays, pressure changes and the like goes.

These sensors are known to any person skilled in the art.

The individual sensors may optionally be configured in all embodiments to be activated or deactivated depending on the selected reinforcement mode.

The following list includes examples of two arming modes, namely a less sensitive cash center arming mode and a transport mode. Sensitivity refers to movements and strokes, for example. Arming Mode, Cash Center ' Arming mode, Transport ' Rollover sensor / disabled maximum 2 strokes tol. Triggered by (ms) 0 after 2 strokes in 10 s position sensor activated disabled timer activated disabled or walking time specified Lid sensor 111 activated activated Temperature sensor (ΔT / time) activated disabled

There may also be provided, for example, a service mode for opening the security cassettes 100 which allows for opening by an authorized person or by an automated device (e.g., the robot 201) without activating the protection device 110.

There are not necessarily all sensors mentioned, if necessary. But also other sensors may be present. The individual parameters can be selected or set differently than indicated above. It is also possible to specify variable parameters.

Additionally, the protection device 110 may optionally include in all embodiments a surface protector configured to physically prevent intrusion into the security cartridge 100 and / or to detect and report to the guard 110 the drilling, pruning, blasting, and the like.

Preferably, in all embodiments before, during or after the filling of the security cassette 100, state information is stored in the security cassette 100. For this purpose, the security cassette 100 comprises a memory 140. This memory 140 may be located in the lid 101, in or on the receiving area 102, or in the lid 101 and in the receiving area 102.

The memory 140 is preferably designed in all embodiments to store security-relevant and / or transport-relevant data. These data are referred to here for simplicity as state information.

The memory 140 is preferably designed in all embodiments to not store the state data erasable in order to prevent abuse. For this purpose, a non-changeable or non-erasable memory 140 is preferably used, as is well known.

In Fig. 2 schematically a memory 140 is shown, which communicates via a bidirectional communication link I2 with the protection device 110. For example, the state indications may be written into the memory 140 via a receiver device 113 and a communication link I3, in which case an interface (not shown) is preferably used between the receiver device 113 and the memory 140 to allow access to the memory 140 regulate and control.

The security cassette 100 may in all embodiments comprise a chip 6 (eg an RFID chip) which can be read out without contact (such a chip 6 is exemplified in FIG Fig. 3 indicated). In all embodiments, for example, the state information (as a whole or in part) can be stored in this chip 6. In this chip 6, in all embodiments, for example, the name or an identifier of the person who has equipped the security cassette 100 with the divider (s) 120 can be stored.

In the following, various exemplary methods will be described, in each of which at least one safety cassette 100 of the invention is used.

Collection of banknotes at the customer (Procedure A):

A purse comes with a security cartridge 100 of the invention to the customer (e.g., on order). The security cartridge 100 is e.g. by means of a PDA 150 (or in general with a portable computing device 150) which the purse brings with it. For example, an application may be installed on the PDA 150 that allows the cashier to open. The security cartridge 100 may be e.g. also be opened by means of a special instrument (e.g., a key token).

Prior to opening, the security cartridge 100 is disarmed, i. The protection device 110 allows the opening without making a trip.

Now money (in the form of notes of value 1) is done in the security cassette 100, the notes of value 1 are placed in bundles between the dividers 120.

In addition, state data is acquired (e.g., by means of the PDA 150) and the state data is written in the memory 140 of the security cartridge 100. Alternatively or additionally, the status data can also be transmitted via a communication link I5 to a computer 165 (for example in a cash center CC).

Preferably, in all embodiments, the state data includes at least an indication of the amount of money packed into the security cartridge 100 at the customer.

Now the security cassette 100 is closed and armed. The arming can be done automatically, or the arming is done by the cashier (e.g., by means of the PDA 150).

Now, the Geldbote has a time window to bring the security cartridge 100 in a transport vehicle 160 (eg, a cash transporter) and there to put in a shelf 161 or push.

Collection of banknotes at the customer (Procedure B):

If the customer already has a security cartridge 100 of the invention, the customer preferably uses computer-based software to enter all condition data, e.g. to a computer 165 (e.g., in a cash center CC).

Preferably, in all embodiments, the state data is also stored in the memory 140 of the security cartridge 100.

Preferably, in all embodiments, the state data includes at least one indication of the amount of money that the customer has packed or will pack into the security cartridge 100.

Then, the customer inputs whether and when he wishes to retrieve the security cartridge 100.

A money messenger arrives at the customer (e.g., at the appointed time) and accepts the security cassette 100 in the condition already locked by the customer. If desired, he can hand over to the customer another security cassette 100 (which may be empty or filled with money).

Now, the purse has a window of time to bring the security cartridge 100 into a transport vehicle 160 (e.g., a cash-in-transit vehicle) and push or slide it into a rack 161.

Unloading the transport vehicle:

To be faster and more efficient compared to today's methods, the transport vehicle 160 may be equipped with a shelf 161, which may be completely or partially removed from the vehicle 160.

Preferably, in all embodiments, the transport vehicle 160 includes a shelf 161 having an interior rack 162. This inner rack 162 receives a plurality of the security cassettes 100 and it can be removed as a whole from the shelf 161, as in Fig. 7 indicated.

Preferably, the removal of the shelf 161 from the vehicle 160 is automated in all embodiments. For this purpose, the vehicle 160 can be parked at a loading dock, in a lock or in a security area, before a device 200 automatically removes the rack together with the security cassettes 100.

At that moment, the shelf 161 may be parked in the cash center CC, or a robotic vehicle 164 may be placed to automatically drive to the unloading location.

It is an advantage of this automated approach that not every security cartridge 100 needs to be removed individually. Today loading and unloading a vehicle takes 15 to 20 minutes. Due to the automation described here, this time can be reduced to a few minutes.

Particularly preferred are solutions in which the shelf 161 is equipped with at least one Innenrack 162 that this can be completely or partially removed from the vehicle. The inner rack 162 may be provided with rollers for this purpose to make it easier to move manually or automatically.

Unloading the safety cassette:

After the security cartridge 100 of the invention arrives at the cash center CC, it may be manually emptied in a conventional manner. However, a method for partially or fully automated emptying of the security cassette 100 is particularly preferred.

This principle is explained below with reference to the FIGS. 6A to 6F described. It should be noted that in the Figures 6C and 6D a first possible use of the security cartridge 100 of the invention is shown. In the FIGS. 6E and 6F however, a second possible use of the security cartridge 100 of the invention is shown, with this type of usage being preferred. In Fig. 7 Further exemplary details are shown.

Fig. 6A shows the security cassette 100 in a cash center CC. The lid 101 is still sitting on the lower part 103 and the protective device 110 is in the armed state.

Now, e.g. the contents of the memory 140 are read out, which in turn can be done by means of a PDA 150 or with another device. In a first step, a brief check of the data can be carried out by comparing the status data from the memory 140 of the security cassette 100 with the status data which has arrived at the cash center CC in a different way (eg via the computer 165 of the cash register CC). Centers CC).

If there are deviations here, one can assume a manipulation and the safety cassette 100 is subjected to a special handling routine.

By reading out the memory 140 and / or the status data transmitted by other means (e.g., the communication link I5), one knows the current configuration of the security cartridge 100 and the amount of money that is included.

This knowledge now allows the partially or fully automated emptying of the security cassette 100.

If the first check has revealed no abnormalities, the lid 102 may be separated from the bottom 103, as in FIG Fig. 6B indicated (the safety cassette 100 is shown empty for the sake of simplicity).

Fig. 6C shows the safety cassette 100 in the open, non-reinforced state. Here there is only one Wertscheinbündel 2 inside the lower part 103 (also called receiving area 102). The security cassette 100 is equipped with two dividers 120. The value bundle 2 is arranged parallel to the longitudinal direction of the security cassette 100.

Fig. 6D now shows a highly schematized gripper 130, which has packed the value bundle 2. After grabbing the gripper 130 can take the Wertscheinbündel 2 and passed, for example, to a counting machine 163 or store it on a base.

Fig. 6E shows the safety cassette 100 in the open, non-reinforced state. Here there is only one Wertscheinbündel 2 inside the lower part 103 (also called receiving area 102). The value bundle 2 is arranged parallel to the transverse direction of the security cassette 100. This type of filling is preferred. The security cassette 100 is equipped with two dividers 120, between which the banknote bundle 2 is arranged. Due to the fact that the dividers 120 have a rib structure 122, between the dividers 120 and the value bundle 2 vertically extending gaps 121, which allow the penetration of a gripper 130 or gripper element 131. Such a space 121 is in Fig. 6E provided with a reference numeral.

Fig. 6F now shows a highly schematized gripper 130, which has packed the value bundle 2. After grabbing the gripper 130 can take the Wertscheinbündel 2 and passed, for example, to a counting machine 163 or store it on a base. The gripper 130 here has three finger-like gripper elements 131, of which two gripping elements engage in intermediate spaces 121, which result between the front divider 120 and the value bundle 2. A third gripper element 131 (not visible here) engages in a gap 121 which results between the rear divider 120 and the value bundle 2.

The gripper 130 is preferably part of an automation system 200 in all embodiments, which may be constructed, for example, as a gantry device with linear guides. However, the automation system 200 may also include a multiple-arm robotic arm 201 that supports and moves the gripper 130, as in FIG Fig. 7 indicated.

Due to the fact that the information about the current configuration and loading of the security cassette 100 is present in the cash center CC, this security cassette 100 can be partially or fully automated unloaded. A corresponding example is in Fig. 7 indicated.

Through this approach, the staff in the cash center CC can be reduced, or it can be realized a cash center CC, which manages completely without staff. This results in increased security against abuse and manipulation. In addition, such a cash center CC can be partially or completely different, since the needs of people do not have to be considered.

In such a cash center CC precisely defined areas are given, in which e.g. an inner rack 162 with security cassettes 100 is turned off. In addition, there may be an area with a counting machine 163 and an area for unloading one or more security cassettes 100.

If self-propelled robot vehicles 164 are used in the cash center CC, conveyor belts that were previously used can be dispensed with.

Preferably, the inner rack 162 and / or the shelf 161 are provided with closures that allow automatic opening of the closures. For this purpose, the inner rack 162 and / or the rack 162 may be equipped with a communication unit for receiving, for example, signals of a PDA 150 or a robot or robotic arm 201.

This allows for automated handling at the e.g. a robot or robotic arm 201 selectively prompts the inner rack 162 and / or the rack 161 to open one of the closures so that the security cartridge 100 can be automatically removed from the inner rack 162 or shelf 161.

Preferably, an electromagnetic or hydraulic device is used per closure in order to be able to open or release this closure.

However, solutions are particularly preferred in which the inner rack 162 does not include its own intelligence and communication unit. In this case, the intelligence and communication unit is housed on the shelf 161. When an inner rack 162 is to be removed from the rack 161, the rack 161 is previously prompted to release this inner rack 162. This is done by opening or releasing the appropriate closure.

While an inner rack 162 with a plurality of security cassettes 100 is removed from the rack 161, these security cassettes 100 are preferably in an armed state, with no path time being specified as the time window.

In Fig. 7 left a transport vehicle 160 is shown in the (armored) interior a shelf 161 are arranged with three inner racks 162. In the example shown, which is purely schematic in nature, 162 isg in the right inner rack. four security cassettes 100.

After removal of this inner rack 162 from the transport vehicle 160, for example, the mentioned robot or robot arm 201 can remove a security cassette 100 from the inner rack 162. In Fig. 7 Below the gripper 130 of the robot or robot arm 201, a safety cassette 100 is shown in a horizontal position. The lid 102 has already been removed from the lower part 103. The gripper 130 holds in the moment shown one Bundle of notes 2. The block arrow in Fig. 7 from the robot or robotic arm 201 in the direction of the counting machine 163, is intended to symbolize that the value-note bundle 2 is transferred to the counting machine 163.

The removal of the inner rack 162 from the transport vehicle 160, for example, by means of a rail system 166 take place, as in Fig. 7 schematically indicated in area behind the vehicle 160. In Fig. 8 For example, another exemplary vehicle 160 is shown from the rear in the open state. Right and left inside this vehicle 160 two inner racks 162 are arranged. Each of the two inner racks 162 is equipped with six safety cassettes 100 in the moment shown. On the left inner rack 162, the security cassettes 100 are indicated by dashed lines.

On the vehicle 160, a rail system 166 may be present, which allows a partially or fully automated removal or delivery of the inner racks 162. The rails of the rail system 166 may be extended rearwardly out of the vehicle 160, as in FIG Fig. 7 indicated. Then, the inner racks 162 may be unloaded along the rails and, for example, transferred to a robotic vehicle 164.

The rectangular border, which in Fig. 7 CC is to represent that the cash center CC is fully automated in the preferred case and that no people must be inside the cash center CC. reference numeral Banknotes (banknotes, shares, certificates) 1 Bundles of notes 2 Outer packaging, sack or bag 3 banderole 4 chip 5 chip 6 A safety case 100 cover 101 reception area 102 lower part 103 side walls 104.l, 104.r, 104.v, 104.h ground 105 receiving structure 106 guard 110 (Lid) sensor 111 Ink or foam module 112 receiver device 113 divider 120 gap 121 rib structure 122 grab 130 gripping element 131 Storage 140 (mobile) computer device (eg PDA device) 150 vehicle 160 shelf 161 Innenrack 162 Zählautomat 163 robotic vehicle 164 calculator 165 Rail system, loading-unloading system 166 automation system 200 Robotic / robotic arm 201 Cash Center CC communication link I1, I2, I3, I4, I5

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Security cassette (100) for notes of value (1), comprising a lid (101), a receiving region (102) for receiving a plurality of the notes of value (1), the receiving region (102) being closable with the cover (101), - A protection device (110) for the notes of value (1), which is automatically triggered, in order to devaluate the notes of value (1) in the receiving area (102) characterized in that the security cassette (100) comprises at least one divider (120) adapted to be mounted in the receiving area (102) so as to divide the receiving area (102) to include bundles of notes (2) each having a plurality to be able to hold bundles of notes of value (1) in such a way that the bundles of notes (2) held by the divider (120) are arranged parallel upright in the receiving area (102). The safety cassette (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one divider (120) has a rib structure (122), wherein a wave device, and / or - A vertical slit, and / or a succession of ribs and grooves serves as a rib structure (122) of the divider (120). A security cassette (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the security bundle (2) is arranged perpendicular to the divider (120), and the respective two adjacent, from the divider (120) held note bundle (2), by a gap ( 121) are separated from each other. Safety cassette (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the note bundle (2) substantially parallel to the subdivider (120) is arranged, and the two adjacent Wertscheinbündel (2), by the divider (120) are separated from each other. Safety cassette (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that the divider (120) has a rib structure (122) on both sides. A safety cassette (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the receiving area (102) is bounded by four side walls (104.l, 104.r, 104.v, 104.h) and a bottom (105), and that at least two mutually opposite side walls (104.l, 104.r) are each provided with at least one receiving structure (106) for holding the at least one divider (120). A security cassette (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that the at least one divider (120) and the receiving structures (106) are adapted to insert or insert the divider (120) from a lid side into the receiving structures (106), said divider (120) in the inserted or inserted state is perpendicular to the two mutually opposite side walls (104.l, 104.r). A safety cassette (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that the at least one divider (120) is adapted to be introduced into the receiving structures (106) from a lid side so that the divider (120) in the inserted state perpendicular to two mutually opposite side walls (104.l, 104.r) stands. A security cassette (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the security cassette (100) comprises a memory (140) which is adapted to store security-relevant and / or transport-related data, which is preferably a non-changeable or non-erasable memory (140). Safety cassette (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that the at least one divider (120) comprises a unique identifier (UID) and that this identifier (UID) is preferably stored in the memory (140) of the security cassette (100). A security cassette (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that the at least one divider (120) comprises a unique machine-readable identifier (UID) and that this identification is readable by a reader (150) and stored in the memory (140) of the security cassette (100). is storable. A security cartridge (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that information about the current configuration of the security cartridge (100) is storable in the memory (140). Overall device comprising a safety cassette (100) according to one of Claims 1 to 12, characterized
in that the overall device comprises an automated handling device (200, 201) with a gripper (130) which is designed to remove at least one bundle of notes (2) from the receiving region (102) after opening or removing the cover (101) and further processing supply. Overall device according to claim 10, characterized
in that the gripper (130) comprises at least one gripping element (131) which is designed to penetrate into the intermediate space (121) in order to be able to grasp a banknote bundle (2). Method comprising the following steps: Providing a security cassette (100) which is filled with at least one value bundle (2) and is closed by a cover (101), Opening or removing the cover (101) in order to release access to the at least one value bundle (2), Inserting a gripper (130) of an automated handling device (200, 201) in order to grasp the at least one value bundle (2) with the gripper (130) and remove it from the security cassette (100), - dispensing of the at least one value bundle (2) by the gripper (130), - Making a processing of the at least one banknote bundle (2). A method according to claim 15, characterized in that in the security cassette (100) at least two adjacently arranged Wertscheinbündel (2) are present, these Wertscheinbündel (2) are substantially parallel standing side by side and spaced by a gap (121) from each other, wherein a gripping element (131) of the gripper (130) partially penetrates into the intermediate space (121) before the gripper (130) engages the security bundle (2). A method according to claim 15, characterized in that in a preparatory step in the security cassette (100) at least two dividers (120) are mounted parallel to each other, that between these two dividers (120) results in an area for receiving the Wertscheinbündels (2) in that a gripping element (131) of the gripper (130) penetrates into a gap (121) which results between one of the two dividers (120) and the security billet (2) before the gripper (130) grips the security billet (2) , A method according to claim 15, 16 or 17, characterized in that the security cassette (100) is transported in a rack (161) or in an inner rack (162) of a vehicle (160) to a location at the bank of notes (2) from the Safety cassette (100) should be unloaded. A method according to claim 18, characterized in that the vehicle (160) comprises a rail system (166) to the shelf (161) or to be able to unload the inner rack (162) from the vehicle (160).

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