EP3467245B1 - Safety cassette, assembly with a safety cassette and method for handling paper money - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a security cassette for receiving bundles of notes of value according to claim 1, an overall device 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 (referred to here as the base) 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 that only authorized persons have must be used.

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

The terms 'situation' and 'deviation from the intended situation' are to be understood in a broad sense. "Situation" can, for example, denote not only the local situation, but also the respective time and the respective threat situation. A 'deviation' can in particular be understood to mean that the location, time and threat situation are different than intended. A 'deviation' can arise, for example, from an attempt by unauthorized persons to open a security cassette, in particular in an improper manner, or to remove it from a receptor, or to subject it to certain mechanical stresses, or over a greater distance or for a longer period of time than intended transport.

The devaluation usually takes place in that the protective device applies a suitable liquid, for example ink, to the notes of value, through which the notes of value are colored. However, there are other means of evaluation, such as foam that expands and hardens.

The protection device of the security cassette can typically be brought from a rest state to an armed state. The protective device cannot be triggered in the idle state. In the armed state, an automatic triggering occurs whenever the current situation of the security cassette, which can also be regarded as the actual situation, deviates from the foreseen situation or target situation. In order to avoid an undesired devaluation of the notes of value, an armored protective device must be brought back into the idle state if, for example, the security box is to be opened by authorized persons.

The protective device is reinforced in accordance with the intended situation of the security cassette. In other words, the protection of the security cassette can vary, depending on the type of current or planned situation of the security cassette, are brought into different arming modes. The aim here is to prevent unnecessary triggering of the protective device and at the same time not to block a required triggering of the protective device. For example, the protective device of a security cartridge must react more sensitively to mechanical influences such as impacts or movements when the security cartridge is stationary in one place than when the security cartridge is in transit. The intended situation or target situation or parameters that define the corresponding arming mode of the protective device of the security cassette are programmed into the protective device or are permanently specified.

Hitherto, security containers have been used to transport security cassettes. These security containers can also be used to hold the security cassettes during their storage and filling, as well as their transport. The security containers generally have a plurality of identically or differently designed 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 can be locked, locked away or locked in the receptors. The security cassettes are not necessarily completely surrounded by the receptors or security containers, but can only be docked there so that they are at least partially visible or can be actuated directly from outside the security containers, for example to remove them from the receptors.

In principle, such security cassettes (also called cash cassettes) are known, for example from patent specifications EP 1 797 269 B1 and EP 1 891 610 B1 . Also the GB 2 260 327A and the WO 2015/189299 A1 disclose such backup containers.

It has been shown that the outlay and associated costs for the logistics of security cassettes can sometimes be very high. In addition, people are still a factor that must be taken into account in the overall security concept of such a logistics chain. Not only can humans sometimes prove to be a weak point in the security concept. There are also training, further education and personnel costs associated with this, which contribute to further increases in the cost of the logistics chain.

A typical process when using the security cassettes has hitherto been the following: The security cassettes are filled manually in a cash center. They are then picked up by a driver and taken to their place of use, for example a bank or an ATM station, by means of a transport vehicle. Before and after transport in the transport vehicle, short, locally restricted transports can be carried out using a trolley. In the cash center, in the transport trolleys, in the transport vehicles and in the ATM station, the security cassettes are located in security containers there. The security cases of the various locations can be different, but of course they must be designed in such a way that different receptors are present in order to be able to accommodate and lock different types of security cassettes. The security containers or receptors can have monitoring means that react to unforeseen situations.

An overall system includes, for example, several security cassettes, several stationary and mobile security containers (e.g. transport trolleys) and a monitoring system to monitor the notes of value or the security cassettes as permanently as possible.

The security cassettes are still monitored in a similar way to the monitoring of shipments that are transported by courier companies, namely with the help of manually operated PDA devices that are designed to read the identifiers of the individual security cassettes and associated information such as time and/or place to link. Such PDA devices are also used to select or program the desired armoring mode for the protection systems of the security cassettes.

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

The object of the invention is therefore to develop a new security concept which, on the one hand, ensures improved security for the notes of value and the staff, but which on the other hand also contributes to keeping the 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 security box,
• 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.

This problem is solved 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 patent claims.

The new security cassette differs from conventional security cassettes in particular in that it is specially designed for partially or fully automated handling. This means that the security cassette of the invention is designed in such a way that it only has to be filled and/or emptied manually in part or not at all.

However, this requires a new concept, since the previously known security cases 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, there is provided a security cassette for notes of value, comprising

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

The security cassette of the invention is characterized in that it comprises at least one divider designed to be placed in the storage area so as to divide the storage area. Furthermore, the divider has a kind of rib structure in order to be able to hold bundles of notes, each with a plurality of notes of value, in bundles such that bundles of notes held by the divider are arranged upright in parallel in the receiving area, and that two adjacent bundles of notes held by the divider are either held by a Space are separated from each other, or that a divider is arranged between two adjacent bundles of notes.

Particularly preferred are embodiments in which a divider is arranged between two adjacent bundles of notes of value. In these cases, the divider preferably has a rib structure on both sides in order to define intermediate spaces for gripper elements on the bundles of notes of value.

In other words, outer packaging such as wallets is no longer used, but the notes of value are transported openly in bundles in the security cassette.

Partial or even full automation is only possible with this measure, since a gripper, which is part of an automated device - e.g. a robot - can easily insert the bundle of notes into the security cassette and/or remove them from the security cassette.

If self-propelled robotic vehicles - preferably driverless vehicles - are used in the cash center, conveyor belts that have been used up to now can be omitted. This has the advantage that more space is available.

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

In all embodiments, the security cassette of the invention is preferably equipped with communication technology in such a way that it can be opened by means of infrared communication (e.g. by a PDA or SmartPhone). Infrared communication according to the IRDA standard is particularly suitable.

Preferably, the security box of the invention is equipped in all embodiments in such a way that the security box delivers 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 to another location). In other words, in these embodiments, the security cassette is also an information carrier and a means of communication, since the information contained in the security cassette is transported from a location A to a location B.

In all embodiments, the security cassette of the invention is preferably equipped in such a way that it is loaded/loaded at location A with notes of value and with information. In addition, before the notes of value are introduced, at least one divider is introduced into the security cassette. The loading of information can be done using software and a Take place communication interface that is present at location A (installed). However, information can also be loaded by means of software and via a communication interface, which a money messenger brings to location A. This software can be installed in a PDA or SmartPhone, for example. If required, the corresponding communication interface then establishes a communication link between the PDA or SmartPhone and the security cassette.

In all embodiments, the same information that is/was stored in the security cassette is preferably also transmitted to a computer (e.g. at location B) via a different communication link. This approach results in a redundancy of information. This redundancy is advantageously used in all embodiments at location B in order 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 purely manual handling to partially automated and ultimately also to fully automated handling. This makes all cash-in-transit processes simpler, more cost-effective and at the same time more secure.

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 are described below using exemplary embodiments and with reference to the drawing.

1

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

2

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

3

Figure 12 shows another security case of the invention, in a simplified perspective view, in the moment shown a lid being removed;

4

Figure 12 shows another security box of the invention, in a simplified perspective view, with the cover removed and the security box fitted with two dividers;

Figure 5A

shows another security box of the invention, in a simplified view from above, with the cover removed and the security box equipped with four dividers in order to be able to arrange bundles of notes in the longitudinal direction of the security box;

Figure 5B

shows another security box of the invention, in a simplified view from above, with the cover removed and the security box fitted with three dividers in order to be able to arrange bundles of notes in the transverse direction of the security box;

Figure 6A

shows another security cassette of the invention in the closed, armored state, using a PDA in order to then be able to open the cover;

Figure 6B

shows the security cassette Figure 6A when opening the lid;

Figure 6C

shows the security cassette Figure 6A after the cover has been removed, the security cassette having been fitted with two dividers and containing a bundle of notes of value which is arranged in the longitudinal direction of the cassette;

Figure 6D

shows the security cassette with the value note bundle Figure 6C , wherein a gripper encloses the bundle of notes in order to be able to remove them;

Figure 6E

shows the security cassette Figure 6A after the cover has been removed, the security cassette having been fitted with two dividers and containing a bundle of notes of value which is arranged in the transverse direction of the cassette;

Figure 6F

shows the security cassette with the value note bundle Figure 6E , wherein a gripper encloses the bundle of notes in order to be able to remove them;

7

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

8

shows a vehicle from behind, which can be used within the scope of the invention.

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

2 Figure 1 shows a first security cassette 100 of the invention. Details are shown here in schematic form that are also used in all other embodiments.

The security cassette 100 has a type of trough part (called receiving area 102 ) for receiving bundles of notes 2 (here surrounded by a banderole 4 , for example) and a cover 101 for closing an access or filling opening of the receiving area 102 . The cover 101 is releasably arranged (eg latched or otherwise secured) on the receiving area 102 . Instead of a cover 101, a flap, a slider, a door or some other means can also be used in all of the embodiments. The term "lid" is intended to encompass these variants. It is important that the cover 101 can be removed completely so that an external gripper 130 (see e.g Figure 6D or 7 ) has free access to the bundles of notes of value 2, or the cover 101 must be able to be removed to such an extent that unimpeded access by means of an external gripper 130 (see e.g Figure 6D or 7 ) is possible.

Exemplary details of a suitable security concept and a possible embodiment of the protective device 110 are described later.

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

The security cassette 100 of the invention comprises at least one divider 120 (in 2 shown from the side), which is designed to be mounted in the receiving area 102 in such a way that it divides the receiving area 102. The divider 120 comprises a type of rib structure 122 in order to be able to hold the bundles of notes 2 with a plurality of notes of value 1 in bundles in such a way that bundles of notes 2 held by the divider 120 are arranged parallel and upright in the receiving area 102 . These location and direction indications each relate to a security cassette 100 in its normal position (as shown in the figures).

Either the bundles of notes 2 are arranged perpendicular to a divider 120 or the bundles of notes 2 are arranged parallel to the divider 120 .

The divider(s) 120 can be designed in such a way that two adjacent bundles of notes of value 2 held by the divider 120 are separated from one another by a space 121 (see e.g Figure 5A ). The bundles of notes 2 are arranged perpendicular to the divider 120 here.

The divider(s) 120 are preferably designed in such a way that there are a number of gaps 121 in each case in the region between a divider 120 and the bundle of notes of value 2 lying against it (see e.g Figure 5B ). The bundles of notes 2 are arranged essentially parallel to the divider 120 here.

In all embodiments, the divider 120 preferably comprises a unique identifier (referred to here as a unique identifier or UID). Bar code labels or similar labels are used as UID suitable, which are machine-readable. An inscription that can be read and recognized, for example, by a reading device (which can be part of a PDA 150 or smart phone, for example), is referred to here as machine-readable.

However, an inscription which can be read by humans can also be used. In this case, this label is scanned with a reader, for example, and converted into machine-readable information using character recognition (e.g. OCR). However, the information read by the human can also be entered manually using a keyboard (e.g. the PDA 150).

Such a UID is preferably used to give the security cassette 100 information about the current configuration. I.e. the security cassette 100 "knows" with which and with how many dividers 120 it is currently equipped.

In all embodiments, the divider 120 can be made of metal (e.g. sheet aluminum) or of plastic.

In all of the embodiments, the divider 120 has the rib structure 122 already mentioned and edges or edges that are designed to be plugged in, pushed in or inserted into receiving structures 106 arranged on the side.

In all of the embodiments, the divider 120 can comprise a chip 5 (eg an RFID chip) which can be read without contact. In 4 and 6C such a chip 5 is shown as an example on one of the dividers 120 . The UID, for example, can be stored in this chip 5 in all of the embodiments. In all embodiments, for example, the name or an identifier of the person who loaded the security cassette 100 into the divider 120 can be stored in this chip 5 .

A security cassette 100 of the invention can, for example, also be filled with bundles of notes 2 by several people. In this case, each of these individuals preferably uses a separate divider 120 (i.e., a divider associated with that individual). In this case, the chip 5 of the divider 120 stores the name or an identifier of the person and details of the amount of money.

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

A contact station that is designed for handling notes of value 1 is referred to here as a cash center CC. It does not have to be a fully equipped cash center CC in the classic sense.

The computer 165, which is mentioned, for example, in connection with the cash center CC, does not necessarily have to be located in the cash center CC, as in 7 indicated schematically. It can also be a computer 165 in a computer center or at another location.

In this way, when the security cassette 100 is opened, it can be checked whether the original configuration has been changed. This measure can also help to detect manipulations.

The security cassette 100 of the invention is preferably freely configurable. This means that the divider(s) 120 can be arranged and fastened in different positions in the interior of the lower part 103 (also called the receiving area 102).

In all of the embodiments, the receiving area 102 can be delimited by four side walls 104.1, 104.r, 104.v, 104.h and by a base 105. In 4 the four side walls 104.1, 104.r, 104.v, 104.h and the floor 105 are clearly visible.

In all embodiments, the receiving area 102 can comprise at least two opposite side walls 104.1, 104.r, each of which is equipped with at least one receiving structure 106 for holding the at least one divider 120.

In 3 the exemplary receiving structure 106 of the side wall 104.1 can be seen. This receiving structure 106 includes, for example, a large number of vertical slots designed for the insertion of a divider 120 .

In 4 a further exemplary receiving structure 106 can be seen on the side wall 104.l. This receiving structure 106 comprises a periodic arrangement of slots and ridges. The slots and webs are only drawn in more detail in the area of the two dividers 120 .

In Figures 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 ridges. The slots (shown in white) and ridges (shown in black) allow for the insertion of dividers 120 having complementary means on the vertical edges from above. A type of tongue and groove connection is thus obtained in this embodiment.

In all of the embodiments, the dividers 120 and/or the receiving structures 106 can be designed to insert or insert the divider 120 into the receiving structures 106 from one side of the cover, with the divider 120 then being in the inserted or inserted state perpendicular to the two opposite side walls 104 .l, 104.r (see also Figures 5A and 5B ).

The divider(s) 120 may include a corrugation device, and/or vertical slitting, and/or a succession of ribs and grooves as the rib structure 122 in all embodiments. In 4 two dividers 120 are shown with a shaft device.

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

In Figure 5B whereas three dividers 120 are shown with slender ribs and wide grooves. The slender ribs, which can be seen here as small black rectangles in the top view, are located on both sides of the divider 120.

It is important that the divider(s) 120 is/are designed in such a way that either two adjacent bundles of notes of value 2 held by the divider 120 are separated from one another by a gap 121, as can be seen, for example, in Figure 5A can be seen, or that a bundle of notes 2 is held between two dividers 120 in such a way that there are several gaps 121 between the dividers 120 and the bundle of notes 2, as can be seen, for example, in FIG Figure 5B can recognize.

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

In all of the embodiments, at least one (cover) sensor 111 can be present in order to determine that the cover 101 is closed and/or locked. Such a (lid) sensor 111 is in 2 shown as an example.

In 2 is also shown schematically that a central element of the protective device 110 can also be accommodated in the cover 101 . This can be an electronic circuit, for example, which is in communication with a wide variety of sensors (for example, 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.

The cover 101 can be unlocked or opened with a specific tool (e.g. a PDA 150 or a token) and/or a specific code to be entered.

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

In all of the embodiments, the protective device 110 can comprise 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 mode of operation of which is known. The ink or foam module 112 of the protector 110 may be attached to opposite faces of the security cartridge 100, for example. In 2 an embodiment is shown that includes an ink or foam module 112 on the bottom 105 only.

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

In all embodiments, the ink or foam module 112 is connected directly or indirectly to the electronic circuitry (referenced 110 in 2 referred to) can be triggered.

In all embodiments, the protection device 110 can be designed to have a rest state in which it is not armored and in which it cannot be triggered automatically. The notes of value 1 in the security cassette 100 are then only protected to the extent that the cover 101 of the security cassette 100 cannot be opened without the code and/or the corresponding instrument. There is therefore no automatic devaluation of the notes of value 1 in the idle state.

In all embodiments, the protection device 110 can be designed in such a way that it can be armored. If it is in this armed state, it is triggered automatically as soon as the actual situation of the security cassette 100 deviates from its intended or predetermined situation. When arming the protective device 110, the security cassette 100 can, for example, be brought into different arming modes or arming modes with different sensitivity, depending on the intended threat status, by appropriately specifying certain parameters that define these arming modes. The change from one arming mode to another arming mode can, for example, be pre-programmed in all embodiments and be based on rules. In all embodiments, however, the change from one arming mode to another arming mode can, for example, take place externally (e.g. by a PDA 150 or by a transmitter of a transport trolley).

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

In all embodiments, the communication between the computer device 150 and the security cassette 100 can be unidirectional or bidirectional (depending on requirements and the security concept).

Triggering of the protective device 110 always results in the notes of value 1 being devalued by the ink and/or the foam of the ink or foam module 112 .

In all embodiments, the security cassette 100 can be designed in such a way that it has a receiver device 113 . In 2 such a receiver device 113 is shown in cover 101 by way of example.

Receiver device 113 can be designed for optical communication, for communication using radio frequency (RF) or for communication using sound waves (e.g. in the ultrasonic range), as required in all embodiments. In all of the embodiments, the receiver device 113 can also comprise a combination of more than one of the communication paths or means mentioned.

For example, signals received via one of the communication paths or means can cause the protection device 110 to switch to a required arming mode. If, for example, a cash center CC transmits a corresponding signal to the security cassette 100 after the security cassette 100 has been brought into the interior of the cash center CC, the protective device 110 can switch to a less severe armoring mode, since the cash Center CC is a (relatively) safe environment.

Furthermore, in all embodiments, the security cassette 100 can comprise a transmitter device in order, for example, to be able to transmit signals. A transmitter device is not shown in the figures, but can for example be placed next to the receiver device 113 or combined with it.

Furthermore, in all embodiments, the security cassette 100 can have a variety of sensors in order to be able to independently detect undesired effects or unforeseen changes in the (environmental) situation at any time and to arm the protective device 110 accordingly and/or to trigger the protective device 110.

• 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, one or more of the following sensors can be present in or on the security cassette 100 in all embodiments:

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

In addition, the protective device 110 can optionally be designed in all embodiments to take into account tolerances, for example when it comes to time delays, pressure changes and the like.

These sensors are known to anyone skilled in the art.

In all of the embodiments, the individual sensors can optionally be designed to be activated or deactivated depending on the selected arming mode.

The following list contains examples of two armoring modes, namely a less sensitive cash center armoring mode and a transport mode. The sensitivity here refers to movements and blows, for example. Reinforcement mode 'Cash Center' Reinforcement mode 'Transport' impact sensor/ disabled maximum 2 strokes toler. Trigger after (ms) 0 after 2 beats in 10 s position sensor activated disabled timer activated disabled or set sidewalk time Lid sensor 111 activated activated Temperature sensor (ΔT/time) activated disabled

A service mode for opening the security cassette 100 can also be provided, for example, which allows an authorized person or an automated device (e.g. the robot 201) to open it without activating the protective device 110 .

Not all the sensors mentioned are necessarily present, but other sensors can also be present if necessary. The individual parameters can be selected or set differently than stated above. Changeable parameters can also be specified.

In addition, the protective device 110 can optionally include surface protection in all embodiments, which is designed to physically prevent intrusion into the security cassette 100 and/or to detect drilling, prying open, blasting and the like and to report this to the protective device 110 .

In all embodiments, status information is preferably stored in the security cassette 100 before, during or after the security cassette 100 is filled. For this purpose, the security cassette 100 includes a memory 140. This memory 140 can be located in the cover 101, in or on the receiving area 102, or in the cover 101 and in the receiving area 102.

In all of the embodiments, the memory 140 is preferably designed to store safety-related and/or transport-related data. This data is referred to here as status information for the sake of simplicity.

In all of the embodiments, the memory 140 is preferably designed to store the status information in a non-erasable manner in order to prevent misuse. For this purpose, a non-modifiable or non-erasable memory 140 is preferably used, as is well known.

In 2 A memory 140 is shown schematically in communication with the protection device 110 via a bi-directional communication link I2. The status information can be written to the memory 140, for example via a receiver device 113 and a communication link I3, in which case an interface (not shown) between the receiver device 113 and the memory 140 is preferably used in order to access the memory 140 regulate and control.

In all of the embodiments, the security cassette 100 can comprise a chip 6 (e.g. an RFID chip) which can be read without contact (such a chip 6 is shown by way of example in 3 indicated). In all embodiments, for example, the status information (as a whole or in part) can be stored in this chip 6 . In all embodiments, for example, the name or an identifier of the person who fitted the security cassette 100 with the divider(s) 120 can be stored in this chip 6 .

Various exemplary methods are now described below, in each of which at least one security cassette 100 of the invention is used.

Collection of notes of value from the customer (procedure A):

A money messenger comes to the customer (e.g., on order) with a security cassette 100 of the invention. The security cassette 100 is opened using, for example, a PDA 150 (or more generally a portable computing device 150) brought by the money courier. For example, an application can be installed on the PDA 150 that allows the money messenger to open it. The security cassette 100 can, for example, also be opened using a special instrument (e.g. a key token).

Before opening, the security cassette 100 is disarmed, i.e. the protection device 110 allows opening without triggering.

Money (in the form of notes of value 1) is now put into the security cassette 100, with the notes of value 1 being placed between the dividers 120 in bundles.

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

In all embodiments, the status data preferably includes at least one indication of the amount of money that was packed in the security cassette 100 at the customer's.

The security cassette 100 is now closed and armed. Arming can be automatic, or arming can be performed by the money messenger (e.g., using PDA 150).

The money messenger now has a window of opportunity to bring the security cassette 100 into a transport vehicle 160 (eg a money transporter) and put it on a shelf 161 or push it there.

Collection of notes of value from the customer (method B):

If the customer already has a security cassette 100 of the invention, the customer preferably uses computer-based software to enter all status data and transmit it, for example, to a computer 165 (e.g. in a cash center CC).

In all of the embodiments, the status data is preferably also stored in the memory 140 of the security cassette 100 .

In all embodiments, the status data preferably includes at least one indication of the amount of money that the customer has packed or will pack in the security cassette 100 .

Then the customer enters whether and when he wants the security cassette 100 to be picked up.

A money messenger comes to the customer (e.g. at the ordered time) and takes over the security cassette 100 in the state already closed by the customer. If desired, he can give the customer another security cassette 100 (which can be empty or filled with money).

The money messenger now has a time window to bring the security cassette 100 into a transport vehicle 160 (e.g. a money transporter) and put it on a shelf 161 or push it there.

Unloading the transport vehicle:

In order to be faster and more efficient compared to today's methods, the transport vehicle 160 can be equipped with a shelf 161 that can be removed from the vehicle 160 in whole or in part.

In all embodiments, the transport vehicle 160 preferably comprises a shelf 161 which has an inner rack 162 . This inner rack 162 accommodates several of the security cassettes 100 and it can be removed as a whole from the shelf 161, as in FIG 7 implied.

The removal of the shelf 161 from the vehicle 160 is preferably carried out automatically in all of the embodiments. For this purpose, the vehicle 160 can be parked at a loading ramp, in a lock or in a security area before a device 200 independently removes the shelf together with the security cassettes 100 .

At this moment, the shelf 161 can be parked in the cash center CC, or it is placed on a robotic vehicle 164 to be automatically driven to the unloading location.

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

Solutions in which the shelf 161 is equipped with at least one inner rack 162 in such a way that it can be removed completely or partially from the vehicle are particularly preferred. For this purpose, the inner rack 162 can be provided with rollers in order to be able to move it more easily manually or automatically.

Unloading the security cassette:

After the security cassette 100 of the invention has arrived at the cash center CC, it can 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 Figures 6A to 6F described. It should be noted that in the Figures 6C and 6D a first possible use of the security cassette 100 of the invention is shown. In the Figures 6E and 6F on the other hand, a second possible use of the security cassette 100 of the invention is shown, this type of use being preferred. In 7 further exemplary details are shown.

Figure 6A shows the security cassette 100 in a cash center CC. The cover 101 is still sitting on the base 103 and the protective device 110 is in the reinforced state.

The content of the memory 140, for example, is now read out, which in turn can be done using a PDA 150 or another device. In a first step, the data can be checked briefly by comparing the status data from the memory 140 of the security cassette 100 with the status data that has reached the cash center CC by other means from the customer (e.g. via the computer 165 of the cash center CC).

If there are discrepancies here, manipulation can be assumed and the security cassette 100 is subjected to a special handling routine.

The current configuration of the security cassette 100 and the amount of money contained therein are known by reading the memory 140 and/or by the status data which were transmitted in some other way (e.g. via the communication link I5).

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

If the first check does not reveal any abnormalities, the cover 102 can be separated from the base 103, as shown in Figure 6B indicated (the security cassette 100 is shown empty for the sake of simplicity).

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

Figure 6D now shows a highly schematized gripper 130 that has packed the bundle of notes 2 . After grabbing, the gripper 130 can remove the bundle of notes 2 and, for example, transfer it to a counting machine 163 or place it on a base.

Figure 6E shows the security cassette 100 in the open, non-armoured state. Here there is only one bundle of notes 2 inside the lower part 103 (also called the receiving area 102). The bundle of notes of value 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 bundle of notes 2 is arranged. Due to the fact that the dividers 120 have a rib structure 122, there are vertically running gaps 121 between the dividers 120 and the bundle of notes 2, which enable a gripper 130 or gripper element 131 to penetrate. Such a gap 121 is in Figure 6E provided with a reference number.

Figure 6F now shows a highly schematized gripper 130 that has packed the bundle of notes 2 . After grabbing, the gripper 130 can remove the bundle of notes 2 and, for example, transfer it to a counting machine 163 or place it on a base. The gripper 130 has three finger-like gripping elements 131 here, two of which gripping elements grip into spaces 121 that result between the front divider 120 and the bundle of notes 2 . A third gripper element 131 (not visible here) grips into a gap 121 that results between the rear divider 120 and the bundle of notes 2 .

In all of the embodiments, the gripper 130 is preferably part of an automation system 200, which can be constructed, for example, as a portal device with linear guides. However, the automation system 200 can also comprise a robotic arm 201 with several joints, which carries and moves the gripper 130, as in 7 implied.

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

With this approach, the staff in the cash center CC can be reduced, or a cash center CC can be implemented that does not require any staff at all. This results in increased security against misuse and manipulation. In addition, such a cash center CC can be constructed partially or completely differently, since the needs of people do not have to be taken into account.

In such a cash center CC, there are precisely defined areas in which, for example, an interior rack 162 with security cassettes 100 is placed. There may also be an area with a counting machine 163 and an area for unloading one or more security cassettes 100.

If self-propelled robotic vehicles 164 are used in the cash center CC, conveyor belts that have been used up to now can be omitted.

The inner rack 162 and/or the shelf 161 is preferably provided with locks that allow the locks to be opened automatically. For this purpose, the inner rack 162 and/or the shelf 162 can be equipped with a communication unit in order to receive signals from a PDA 150 or a robot or robot arm 201, for example.

This enables automated handling in which, for example, a robot or robotic arm 201 specifically requests the inner rack 162 and/or the shelf 161 to open one of the locks so that the security cassette 100 can be automatically removed from the inner rack 162 or the shelf 161.

An electromagnetic or hydraulic device is preferably used for each closure in order to be able to open or release this closure.

However, solutions in which the inner rack 162 does not have its own intelligence and no communication unit are particularly preferred. In this case, the intelligence and communication unit is housed in shelf 161. If an inner rack 162 is to be removed from the shelf 161, the shelf 161 is asked to release this inner rack 162 beforehand. This is done by opening or releasing the corresponding closure.

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

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

After this inner rack 162 has been removed from the transport vehicle 160, the aforementioned robot or robot arm 201, for example, can remove a security cassette 100 from the inner rack 162. In 7 1, below the gripper 130 of the robot or robotic arm 201, a security cassette 100 is shown in a horizontal position. The cover 102 has already been removed from the base 103. The gripper 130 is holding one at the moment shown Bundle of notes 2. The block arrow that appears in 7 pointing from the robot or robot arm 201 in the direction of the counting machine 163 is intended to symbolize that the bundle of notes 2 is being transferred to the counting machine 163.

The inner rack 162 can be removed from the transport vehicle 160, for example by means of a rail system 166, as in 7 indicated schematically in the area behind the vehicle 160 . In 8 Another exemplary vehicle 160 is shown from the rear in the open state. Inside this vehicle 160, two inner racks 162 are arranged on the right and left. Each of the two inner racks 162 is equipped with six security cassettes 100 at the moment shown. The security cassettes 100 are indicated in dashed lines on the left inner rack 162 .

A rail system 166 can be present on the vehicle 160, which allows a partially or fully automated removal or delivery of the inner racks 162. The rails of the rail system 166 can be extended to the rear of the vehicle 160, as shown in FIG 7 implied. The inner racks 162 can then be unloaded along the rails and transferred to a robotic vehicle 164, for example.

The rectangular border that 7 is denoted by CC is intended to show that the cash center CC is fully automated in the preferred case and that no people have to be inside the cash center CC. Reference sign Securities (banknotes, shares, certificates) 1 bundle of notes 2 Outer packaging, sack or bag 3 banderole 4 chip 5 chip 6 security box 100 lid 101 recording area 102 lower part 103 side walls 104.l, 104.r, 104.v, 104.h floor 105 intake structure 106 protective device 110 (Cover) sensor 111 Ink or foam module 112 receiver device 113 divider 120 space 121 rib structure 122 gripper 130 gripping element 131 Storage 140 (mobile) computing device (e.g. PDA device) 150 vehicle 160 shelf 161 inner rack 162 counting machine 163 robot vehicle 164 calculator 165 Rail system, loading-unloading system 166 Automation system 200 robot/robot arm 201 cash center CC communication link I1, I2, I3, I4, I5

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1. Security cassette (100) for valuable papers (1), comprising

   - a cover (101)

   - a receiving area (102) for receiving a plurality of the valuable papers (1), wherein the receiving area (102) is closeable with the cover (101),

   - a protective device (110) for the valuable papers (1) which can be triggered automatically in order to thereby devalue the valuable papers (1) in the receiving area (102),

   wherein the security cassette (100) comprises at least one sub-divider (120) designed to be mounted in the receiving area (102) so as to divide the receiving area (102) in order to be able to hold valuable paper bundles (2) each having a plurality of valuable papers (1) in bundles such that the valuable paper bundles (2) held by the sub-divider (120) are arranged parallel upright in the receiving area (102), characterized in that the at least one sub-divider (120) has a ribbed structure (122), wherein

   - either two adjacent valuable paper bundles (2) held by the sub-divider (120) are respectively separated from one another by an intermediate space (121),

   - or a valuable paper bundle (2) is respectively held between two sub-dividers (120) in such a way that there result multiple intermediate spaces (121) between the sub-dividers (120) and the valuable paper bundle (2).
2. Security cassette (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that

   - a corrugation device, and/or

   - a vertical slit, and/or

   - a succession of ribs and grooves

   serves as the ribbed structure (122) of the sub-divider (120) .
3. Security cassette (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the sub-divider (120) has a ribbed structure (122) on both sides.
4. Security cassette (100) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the receiving area (102) is defined by four side walls (104.1, 104.r, 104.v, 104.h) and a base (105), and that at least two opposite side walls (104.1, 104.r) are each provided with at least one receiving structure (106) for holding the at least one sub-divider (120).
5. Security cassette (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that the at least one sub-divider (120) and the receiving structures (106) are designed to insert or introduce the sub-divider (120) into the receiving structures (106) from one cover side, wherein sub-dividers (120) in the inserted or introduced state are disposed perpendicularly to the two mutually opposite side walls (104.1, 104.r).
6. Security cassette (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that the at least one sub-divider (120) is designed to be inserted into the receiving structures (106) from one cover side in such a way that the sub-divider (120) in the inserted state is disposed perpendicularly to two mutually opposite side walls (104.1, 104.r).
7. Security cassette (100) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the security cassette (100) comprises a memory (140) designed to store security-related and/or transport-related data, wherein preferably a non-changeable or non-erasable memory (140) is concerned.
8. Security cassette (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that the at least one sub-divider (120) comprises a unique identification (UID) and that said identification (UID) is preferably stored in the memory (140) of the security cassette (100).
9. Security cassette (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that the at least one sub-divider (120) comprises a unique machine-readable identification (UID) and that said identification can be read in by a reader (150) and stored in the memory (140) of the security cassette (100).
10. Security cassette (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that information about the current configuration of the security cassette (100) can be stored in the memory (140).
11. Overall device comprising a security cassette (100) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the overall device comprises an automatically operating handling device (200, 201) with a gripper (130) which is designed to remove at least one valuable paper bundle (2) from the receiving area (102) and to supply it for further processing after opening or removing the cover (101).
12. Overall device according to claim 11, characterized in that the gripper (130) comprises at least one gripper element (131) designed to enter into the intermediate space (121) in order to be able to grip a valuable paper bundle (2) .
13. Method comprising the steps:

    - providing a security cassette (100) according to one of claims 1 to 10, which is filled with at least one valuable paper bundle (2) and closed with a cover (101),

    - opening or removing the cover (101) to allow access to the at least one valuable paper bundle (2),

    - inserting a gripper (130) of an automatically operating handling device (200, 201) in order to grip the at least one valuable paper bundle (2) with the gripper (130) and remove it from the security cassette (100),

    - delivering the at least one valuable paper bundle (2) by the gripper (130),

    - carrying out a processing of the at least one valuable paper bundle (2),

    wherein either

    - the security cassette (100) contains at least two adjacently arranged valuable paper bundles (2), wherein these valuable paper bundles (2) are held by a sub-divider (120) and are located substantially parallel to one another and are spaced apart by an intermediate space (121), such that a gripper element (131) of the gripper (130) can partially enter into the intermediate space (121) before the gripper (130) grips the valuable paper bundle (2),
    or

    - at least two sub-dividers (120) are mounted parallel to one another in the security cassette (100) in such a way that an area for receiving the valuable paper bundle (2) results between these two sub-dividers (120), wherein there result multiple intermediate spaces (121) between the sub-dividers (120) and the valuable paper bundle (2), such that a gripper element (131) of the gripper (130) can enter into an intermediate space (121) which results between one of the two sub-dividers (120) and the valuable paper bundle (2) before the gripper (130) grips the valuable paper bundle (2).
14. Method according to claim 13, characterized in that the security cassette (100) is transported in a shelf (161) or in an internal rack (162) of a vehicle (160) to a location where valuable paper bundles (2) are to be unloaded from the security cassette (100).
15. Method according to claim 14, characterized in that the vehicle (160) comprises a rail system (166) in order to enable unloading the shelf (161) or the internal rack (162) from the vehicle (160).

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