EP4035132B1 - Device for handling value documents - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a device for handling notes of value, which has an output compartment for removing notes of value. The output compartment is delimited on a first side by a storage element and on a second side by a limiting element. A closure element limits the output compartment in a closed position on a third side and in an open position allows access to notes of value spread out in the output compartment. To open the output compartment, the closure element can be pivoted from the closed position to an open position and to close the output compartment from the open position to the closed position.

Devices for handling notes of value, in particular ATMs, are known from the prior art, in which the notes of value are offered to a user as a bundle. For this purpose, the notes of value are removed from note cassettes, fed to a buffer and stacked by a stacking unit to form a stack of notes, which is then transported to the output compartment with the aid of a transport unit, for example with the aid of a travel carriage.

The DE 102 10 689 A1 discloses a device for handling notes of value according to the preamble of claim 1.

The disadvantage of these devices is that a lot of space is required for the intermediate storage, the stacking unit and the transport unit and that the intermediate storage in particular slows down the payout process.

It is the object of the invention to provide a device for handling notes of value, with the help of which notes of value can be made available for issue in a simple manner.

This task is solved by a device with the features of claim 1. Advantageous further developments are specified in the dependent claims.

In the device with the features of claim 1, the limiting element for feeding the notes of value into the output compartment is arranged in a first limiting position. The control unit is designed to control a first drive unit for moving the storage element in the direction of the limiting element, wherein the limiting element is arranged such that it can be moved from the first limiting position into a second limiting position when the storage element moves in the direction of the limiting element. Furthermore, the control unit is designed to control a second drive unit for opening the output compartment for moving the closure element from the closed position to the open position, an engagement element of the limiting element with an engagement region of the closure element during movement of the closure element, or in the open position of the closure element, comes into engagement when the limiting element is in the second limiting position.

This ensures that the volume of the output compartment is increased in a particularly simple manner when opened, so that particularly easy access to the notes of value provided for payout is possible. Furthermore, the stacking of the notes of value can take place in the output compartment itself, so that a buffer storage and a transport unit for transporting the stack of notes of value are not necessary.

According to the invention, the limiting element can be moved from the second position to a third position with the aid of the closure element. This eliminates the need for complex actuators to move the limiting element. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the control unit is designed to control the first drive unit for moving the storage element away from the limiting element when the limiting element is moved from the second limiting position to the third limiting position. As a result, when the closure element is opened, the volume of the output compartment is further increased when the closure element is open, so that an operator can easily access the notes of value provided.

In an advantageous embodiment, the engagement element is movable between an extended and a retracted position, the engagement element elastically deforming an elastic element. This ensures that the pivoting radius of the limiting element can be changed depending on the position of the limiting element.

It is advantageous if the engagement element is moved from the extended position to the retracted position when the limiting element is moved from the second position to the third position. This ensures that a small installation space is required for the joint movement of the closure element and the limiting element.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the closure element is pivotable about a first axis of rotation and if the limiting element is pivotable about a second axis of rotation that is different from the first axis of rotation. Preferably, the pivoting radius of the closure element is larger than the pivoting radius of the limiting element. This results in a particularly simple and space-saving arrangement of the closure element and the limiting element within the device.

It is particularly advantageous if the first side and the second side are arranged opposite one another. This achieves a space-saving geometry of the output compartment.

It is advantageous if the closure element in the closed position serves as a stop element for the notes of value that are individually fed to the output compartment. This prevents uncontrolled movement of the notes when feeding them into the output compartment.

Furthermore, it is advantageous that at least one pressure element is pivotally arranged on the limiting element for the orderly storage of the notes of value in the output compartment. This ensures that an orderly stack of notes is formed in the output compartment.

In an advantageous embodiment, a first sensor unit for detecting a position of the storage element and/or at least one second sensor unit for detecting a position of the closure element and/or at least one third sensor unit for detecting a position of the pressure element are provided. This achieves particularly reliable monitoring of the position of the storage element and/or the closure element and/or the pressure element.

It is advantageous if the first sensor unit generates a first sensor signal and/or the second sensor unit generates a second sensor signal and/or the third sensor unit generates a third sensor signal and transmits the respective sensor signal to the control unit, wherein the control unit is designed to control the first drive unit and / or the second drive unit depending on the transmitted first sensor signal and / or second sensor signal and / or third sensor signal. This makes it easy and quick to control the payout process.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if several notes of value received in the output compartment form a stack of notes of value, the notes of value in the stack of notes of value being arranged one above the other in such a way that the bottom note of value lies with its front or its back on the storage element and that the top note of value lies with its front or its back Back contacts the pressure element, the direction from the lowest note of value to the top note of value being a stacking direction of the stack of notes of value. This enables safe and reliable storage and stacking of the notes of value.

It is particularly advantageous if the device comprises at least one third drive unit for driving transport elements for transporting the notes of value, wherein the transport elements for feeding the notes of value into the output compartment can be driven in a first direction and the transport elements in a second direction opposite to the first direction Direction for transporting the notes of value out of the output compartment in the direction of a note handling unit of the device can be driven. This achieves a compact design of the device.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the closure element is a first closure element and the device comprises a second closure element which can be opened and closed independently of the first closure element. This achieves a high level of security against manipulation of the device by unauthorized third parties.

It is advantageous if the storage element comprises at least one rib element which is arranged such that it engages in a rib recess in the closure element at least when the closure element is in the closed position. This makes it more difficult for unauthorized third parties to access the output tray.

It is particularly advantageous if the storage element comprises a recess which is arranged such that a note or stack of notes placed in the output compartment lies at least over a portion of the recess. This makes it easier to access the notes of value stored in the output compartment when the closure element is open. It is particularly advantageous if the recess is arranged centrally under the banknote or stack of banknotes in the output compartment.

Further features and advantages result from the following description, which explains exemplary embodiments in more detail in conjunction with the attached figures.

Fig. 1

eine schematische Darstellung einer Vorrichtung zur Handhabung von Wertscheinen,

Fig. 2

eine perspektivische Detailansicht einer Wertscheinausgabeeinheit gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform mit einem geschlossenen Verschlusselement zum Einsatz in der Vorrichtung zur Handhabung von Wertscheinen nach Figur 1,

Fig. 3

eine Schnittdarstellung eines Ausschnitts der Wertscheinausgabeeinheit nach Figur 2,

Fig. 4

eine perspektivische Detailansicht der Wertscheinausgabeeinheit nach den Figuren 2 und 3 mit geöffnetem Verschlusselement,

Fig. 5

einen Ausschnitt einer perspektivischen Schnittdarstellung der Wertscheinausgabeeinheit nach Figur 4,

Fig. 6

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Begrenzungselements der Wertscheinausgabeeinheit nach den Figuren 2 bis 5,

Fig. 7

eine perspektivische Schnittdarstellung einiger Elemente der Wertscheinausgabeeinheit nach den Figuren 2 bis 6,

Fig. 8

eine vergrößerte Detailansicht eines Eingriffselements nach Figur 7,

Fig. 9

eine perspektivische Detailansicht eines Ablageelements und des Begrenzungselements der Wertscheinausgabeeinheit nach den Figuren 2 bis 8,

Fig. 10

eine weitere perspektivische Detailansicht der Wertscheinausgabeeinheit nach den Figuren 2 bis 9,

Fig. 11

eine weitere perspektivische Detailansicht der Wertscheinausgabeeinheit nach den Figuren 2 bis 10,

Fig. 12

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Wertscheinausgabeeinheit gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsform, die zum Einsatz in der Vorrichtung nach Figur 1 alternativ zu der Wertscheinausgabeeinheit nach den Figuren 2 bis 11 geeignet ist,

Fig. 13

eine perspektivische Detailansicht eines Ausschnitts der Wertscheinausgabeeinheit nach Figur 12,

Fig. 14

den Ausschnitt der Wertscheinausgabeeinheit nach Figur 13, wobei ein Begrenzungselement der Wertscheinausgabeeinheit ausgeblendet ist,

Fig. 15

eine perspektivische Detailansicht des Ablageelements und von Andruckelementen der Wertscheinausgabeeinheit nach den Figuren 12 bis 14,

Fig. 16

eine weitere perspektivische Detailansicht des Ablageelements nach Figur 15 ohne Andruckelemente,

Fig. 17

eine weitere perspektivische Detailansicht der Andruckelemente nach Fig. 15,

Fig. 18

ein Ablaufplan eines Verfahrens zur Initialisierung einer Wertscheinausgabeeinheit nach einer der Figuren 2 bis 17, und

Fig. 19

Signaldiagramm zur Steuerung der Initialisierung gemäß dem Ablauf nach Figur 18.

It shows:

Fig. 1

a schematic representation of a device for handling notes of value,

Fig. 2

a perspective detailed view of a banknote issuing unit according to a first embodiment with a closed closure element for use in the device for handling banknotes Figure 1 ,

Fig. 3

a sectional view of a section of the note issuing unit Figure 2 ,

Fig. 4

a perspective detailed view of the note issuing unit according to the Figures 2 and 3 with opened locking element,

Fig. 5

a detail of a perspective sectional view of the note issuing unit according to Figure 4,

Fig. 6

a perspective view of a limiting element of the note issuing unit according to Figures 2 to 5 ,

Fig. 7

a perspective sectional view of some elements of the note issuing unit according to the Figures 2 to 6 ,

Fig. 8

an enlarged detailed view of an engagement element Figure 7 ,

Fig. 9

a perspective detailed view of a storage element and the limiting element of the note issuing unit according to the Figures 2 to 8 ,

Fig. 10

another perspective detailed view of the note issuing unit according to the Figures 2 to 9 ,

Fig. 11

another perspective detailed view of the note issuing unit according to the Figures 2 to 10 ,

Fig. 12

a perspective view of a note issuing unit according to a second embodiment, which is for use in the device according to Figure 1 alternative to the note issuing unit according to the Figures 2 to 11 suitable is,

Fig. 13

a perspective detailed view of a section of the note issuing unit Figure 12 ,

Fig. 14

the section of the note issuing unit Figure 13 , whereby a limiting element of the note issuing unit is hidden,

Fig. 15

a perspective detailed view of the storage element and pressure elements of the note issuing unit according to the Figures 12 to 14 ,

Fig. 16

another perspective detailed view of the storage element Figure 15 without pressure elements,

Fig. 17

another perspective detailed view of the pressure elements Fig. 15 ,

Fig. 18

a flowchart of a method for initializing a note issuing unit according to one of the Figures 2 to 17 , and

Fig. 19

Signal diagram to control the initialization according to the sequence Figure 18 .

Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a device 10 for handling notes of value 28, 48, 50. The device 10 comprises a head module 12 and a safe module 14. The head module 12 includes a note issuing unit 16 for issuing notes of value 48 to be paid out to an operator. Banknotes 28, 48 are transported from the safe module 14 into the head module 12 via a transfer opening 18. The safe module 14 includes four banknote cassettes 20 to 26, which are used to store and transport banknotes 28.

The banknotes 28 are stored in the banknote cassettes 20 to 26 in the form of a stack. One of these stacks is indicated as an example in the first note cassette 26. One of the notes in this stack of notes is designated by the reference number 28 as an example. At the in Figure 1 In the operating position of the note cassettes 20 to 26 shown, the notes 28 in the note cassettes 20 to 26 are arranged standing on one of their edges. Each note cassette 20 to 26 has an opening (not shown) for removing notes 28. In front of the opening, a separating unit 30 to 36 is arranged, with the help of which the notes in the note cassettes 20 Notes of value 28 stored up to 26 can be individually removed from the note cassettes 20 to 26 and thereby separated.

As soon as a user initiates a payout process, notes of value 28 to be paid out are removed from the corresponding note cassettes 20 to 26 and, after being separated, fed to a transport path 40. A sensor unit 42 is arranged along the transport path 40 and detects at least one feature of each note of value 28 to be paid out. The sensor unit 42 transmits a measured value of the detected feature to a control unit 44, which is designed to determine, depending on the detected feature, whether the note of value 28 is a first note of value 48 that is permitted for a payout or a second note of value 50 that is not permitted for a payout.

The control unit 44 controls a switch unit 46 in such a way that the note 48 is fed to the note issuing unit 16 if it is a note 48 that is permissible for payout. However, if the note of value is a note of value 50 that is not permitted for payout, the control unit 44 controls the switch unit 46 in such a way that the note of value 50 is fed to a buffer 52.

In order not to unnecessarily delay the payout process for the operator, those who are not eligible for payout Notes of value 50 replacement notes of value are removed from the note cassettes 20 to 26 and, if these are permissible for payout based on the characteristics detected with the aid of the sensor unit 42, transported to the note issuing unit 16. This means that the desired total amount can be issued to the operator without interrupting the payout process. After the payout process has been completed, the notes of value 50 that are not permitted for payout are fed via a further transport path 56 to a container 54, in particular a so-called reject and retract container 54, which is preferably designed in the form of another note cassette.

The reject and retract container 54 includes, in particular, a first compartment for receiving the sorted notes of value 50 (so-called rejects) and a second compartment, separate from the first compartment, for receiving notes of value 48 that have not been removed from the output compartment (so-called retracts). This means that rejects and retracts can be saved separately, making it easy to trace grades.

In an alternative embodiment, the device 10 can be designed as a recycling ATM, ie as a device 10 for paying out and depositing notes of value 28. In this embodiment, the sensor unit 42 or a further sensor unit, in particular arranged in the head module, also checks the features of the notes of value 28, which are a Operator supplies the device 10 via a note issuing and input unit. Notes of value 28 that are permitted for deposit are placed in the note cassettes 20 to 26 supplied, notes of value that are not permitted for deposit are supplied to the buffer 52. In other embodiments, the device 10 may include more or fewer note cassettes 20 to 26, as well as separate reject and retract containers 54.

Figure 2 shows a perspective detailed view of the note issuing unit 16 of the device with a closed closure element 60. Elements with the same structure or the same function have the same reference numbers. The closure element 60 limits one in the illustration Figure 2 Dispensing compartment covered by the closure element 60, in which the notes of value 48 intended for payment are made available for removal by an operator. The output tray is in Figure 3 designated by the reference number 72 and will be described in more detail below. At the in Figure 2 In the closed position of the closure element 60 shown, access to the output compartment 72 and to the notes of value 48 provided therein is not possible.

In the presentation according to Figure 2 a storage element 62 for storing the notes of value 48 provided for payment is visible. The storage element 62 includes a recess 64, which is arranged such that the notes of value 48 stored in the output compartment 72 lie over a portion of the recess 64. When the closure element 60 is in the open position, access to the notes of value 48 is possible facilitated by the fact that an operator can reach with his fingers into the recess 64 under the notes of value 48.

In Figure 2 Two sensor units 66, 68 are also visible, with the sensor unit 66 being provided for detecting the closed position of the closure element 60 and the sensor unit 68 being provided for detecting an open position of the closure element 60. The sensor units 66, 68 generate a sensor signal when detecting the respective position of the closure element 60 and transmit this sensor signal to the control unit 44. The control unit 44 is designed to provide an in Figure 2 to control an invisible drive unit for moving the closure element 60 depending on the transmitted sensor signal.

The note issuing unit 16 further comprises a transport unit 70, with the help of which the notes 48 removed from the safe module 14 are transported in a direction T1 to the output compartment 72. The notes of value not removed from the output compartment 72 are transported in a direction opposite to the direction T1 with the aid of the transport unit 70.

The closure element 60 is a first inner closure element of the device 10, which is arranged as a "shadow" closure element 60 behind a second, not shown, outer closure element. The outer closure element can be opened and closed independently of the closure element 60. The removal of notes of value 48 from the note issuing unit 16 is therefore only possible if both closure elements 60 are opened at the same time. This achieves a particularly high level of security, since the "shadow" closure element 60 remains closed, particularly if the outer closure element is manipulated by unauthorized third parties.

Figure 3 shows a sectional view of a section of the note issuing unit 16 Figure 2 along the sectional plane A. During a payout process, the notes of value 48 are first transported towards the output compartment 72 via two transport belts, each deflected via two deflection rollers, in the sectional view Figure 3 the transport belt 73 and the deflection roller 71 are visible. The notes of value 48 are then fed to further transport elements 80 to 90, with the help of which the notes of value 48 are preferably fed individually to the output compartment 72. The transport elements 80 to 90 include transport rollers, impellers and pressure rollers, as shown in the illustration Figure 3 the transport roller 84 arranged on the shaft 80, the transport roller 86 arranged on the shaft 82 and the impeller 88, as well as the pressure roller 90 are visible. Waves 80 and 82 are over an in Figure 3 Gear arrangement not visible are connected to each other and are driven with the help of the drive unit 76.

When feeding the notes of value 48 into the output compartment 72, the drive unit 76 is controlled by the control unit 44 in such a way that the shafts 80 and 82 are each driven in a first direction of rotation. In particular, the shaft 80 rotates counterclockwise and the shaft 82 correspondingly rotates clockwise, so that the note 48 is fed to the output compartment 72.

If the notes of value 48 are not removed from the device 10, the so-called retracts are fed from the output compartment 72 to the reject and retract container 54. The removal takes place with the help of take-off rollers 92, which ensure that the notes of value 48 are removed from the output compartment 72, preferably individually or alternatively as a stack. When the notes of value 48 are removed from the output compartment 72, the shafts 80 and 82 are each driven in a second direction of rotation. In particular, the shaft 80 rotates clockwise and the shaft 82 rotates counterclockwise to remove the note 48 from the output compartment 72.

The output compartment 72 is delimited on a first side by the storage element 62 and on an opposite second side by a limiting element 74. The limiting element 74 comprises two pressure elements for the orderly storage of the notes of value 48, as shown in the illustration Figure 3 only the pressure element 96 is visible, while the second pressure element 97 is in the Figures 4 , 6 , 9 and 10 is shown. The following description for the pressure element 96 also applies accordingly to the pressure element 97, which has the same structure and function as the pressure element 96.

The pressure element 96 is preferably pivotably arranged on the limiting element 76 and connected to it. In the presentation according to Figure 3 no notes of value 48 are stored in the output compartment 72. The limiting element 74 is in a first limiting position and the pressing element 96 is in a first pressing position, with the pressing element 96 contacting the storage element 62. If a note of value 48 is fed to the output compartment 72, the movement of the note of value 48 is slowed down or stopped by the pressure element 96. In addition, the supplied note of value 48 deflects the pressure element 96 in the direction of the limiting element 74. The pressure element 96 presses the supplied banknote 48 against the storage element 62 when it is fed into the output compartment 72 and thereby ensures that the banknotes 48 are stored in an orderly manner.

The supplied notes of value 48 form a stack of notes of value, the notes of value 48 of the stack of notes of value being arranged one above the other in such a way that the lowest, ie the first note of value 48 supplied, lies with its front or its back on the storage element 62. The top bank note 48 contacts the pressure element 96 with its front or back side. The direction from the bottom bank note 48 to the top bank note 48 is a stacking direction R1 of the bank note stack. The more notes of value 48 are placed on the storage element 62, the higher the stack of notes formed by the notes of value 48 and the greater the deflection of the pressure element 96 in the direction of the limiting element 74. In the illustration Figure 3 a sensor unit 98 is visible, which is designed to detect a second pressure position of the pressure element 96, which corresponds to a preset deflection of the pressure element 96 and thus a preset height of the stack of notes.

The sensor unit 98 preferably comprises a light barrier with a transmitter and a receiver, which are arranged opposite one another. The sensor unit 98, which is assigned to the pressure element 96, and a further sensor unit 99, which is assigned to the pressure element 97, are related to Figure 6 described in more detail. When the pressure element 96 is deflected into the second pressure position, an in Figure 3 Invisible interrupter element of the pressure element 96 the light beam emitted by the transmitter of the sensor unit 98, the receiver detecting the interruption. As soon as the interruption of the light beam of the sensor unit 98 or the light beams of both sensor units 98, 99 is detected by the sensor unit 98, 99, it generates a detection signal and transmits the detection signal to the control unit 44. The control unit 44 then controls a drive unit 94, which the storage element 62 is moved via a gear arrangement 95 by a preset distance counter to the stacking direction R1.

This movement moves the pressure element 96 away from the second pressure position from the limiting element 74, so that the second pressure position of the pressure element 96 is no longer detected by the sensor unit 98. Further notes of value 48 can then be fed to the output compartment 72, with the above-described process of moving the storage element 62 against the direction R1 being repeated when the pressure element 96 is moved by the stored notes of value 48 into the second pressure position again.

The storage element 62 comprises several rib elements, of which are shown in the illustration Figure 3 a rib element designated by reference number 100 is visible. At the in Figure 3 In the closed position of the closure element 60 shown, the rib element 100 engages in a complementary recess in the closure element 60. This makes it difficult for unauthorized third parties to access the output compartment 72. The limiting element 74 further comprises an engagement element 102 which is located between an in Figure 3 shown extended position and a retracted position is movable.

As soon as all of the notes of value 48 intended for payout have been fed to the output compartment 72, the control unit 44 carries out steps to open the output compartment 72. In a first step, the storage element 62 is moved in the direction of the limiting element 74 with the aid of the drive unit 94, the limiting element 74 being arranged in such a way that it moves in during this movement of the storage element 62 a second limit position is moved. In a second step, the control unit adjusts another in the display Figure 3 not visible drive unit 104 for moving the closure element 60 from the in Figure 3 shown closed position to an open position. During the movement from the closed to the open position, the closure element 60 comes into engagement with the engagement element 102 of the limiting element 74 arranged in the second limiting position.

After engagement with the closure element 60, the engagement element 102 and the limiting element 74 are moved together with the closure element 60 until the closure element 60 is in the Figures 4 and 5 occupies the open position shown. In the course of this joint movement of the limiting element 74 with the closure element 60, the limiting element 74 is moved from the second limiting position into a third, open limiting position.

During the movement from the closed position to the open position, the closure element 60 is guided in a sliding track, in particular a movement of the closure element 60 about a virtual axis of rotation D1. The limiting element 74, on the other hand, is rotated about a second axis of rotation D2, which is different from the axis of rotation D1 and which coincides with the longitudinal axis of the shaft 80. The pivoting radius S1 of the closure element 60 is therefore larger than the pivoting radius S2 of the limiting element 74. Due to the described arrangement of the closure element 60 and the limiting member 74, the engagement member 102 is moved from the extended to the retracted position while the limiting member 74 is moved from the second limiting position to the third limiting position. The engagement element 102 deforms in the illustration Figure 3 invisible elastic element, preferably a return spring.

Furthermore, the control unit 44 is designed to control the drive unit 94 for moving the storage element 62 in the direction opposite to the limiting element 74 during the movement of the limiting element 74 from the second limiting position to the third limiting position. This ensures that the volume of the output compartment 72 is further increased when the closure element 60 is open, so that easy access to the note 48 or stack of notes located in the output compartment 62 is possible. The position of the storage element 62 is monitored with the aid of a sensor unit 140, the control unit 44 being designed to control the drive unit 94 depending on a signal from the sensor unit 140.

Figure 4 shows a perspective detailed view of the note issuing unit 16 according to the Figures 2 and 3 with the closure element 60 open. In the illustration Figure 4 are in addition to those in Figure 3 In the transport elements shown, the transport rollers 84a and 86a, the impellers 88a and 88b, as well as the take-off roller 92a and the second storage element 97 are also visible. Furthermore, part of the Gear arrangement 107 visible. At the in Figure 4 Open position of the closure element 60 shown, access to notes of value 48 stored in the receiving compartment 72 is easily possible if the outer closure element, not shown, is also open at the same time.

Figure 5 shows a section of a perspective sectional view of the note issuing unit 16 along the sectional plane B Figure 4 . In the presentation according to Figure 5 In particular, the engagement between the engagement element 102 and the closure element 60 is visible, via which the limiting element 74 is held in the third limiting position.

Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the limiting element 76 according to the Figures 2 to 5 . For illustration purposes, the pressure element 96 is shown in the first pressure position, the pressure corner element 97 in the second pressure position. However, during a payout process, the pressure elements 96, 97 always assume a consistent pressure position. An interrupter element 109 of the pressure element 97 interrupts the light beam emitted by the transmitter 110 of the sensor unit 99, which is therefore no longer detected by the receiver 111, so that the second pressure position of the pressure element 97 is detected by the control unit 44. In the first pressing position of the pressing element 96, however, the light beam between the transmitter 112 and the receiver 113 is not interrupted by the interrupting element 114. Furthermore, in the representation Figure 6 the springs 106 and 108 visible are elastically deformed by the respective engagement members 102 and 103 when they are moved from the extended to the retracted position.

Figure 7 shows a perspective sectional view of some elements of the note issuing unit 16 according to the Figures 2 to 6 , in which the limiting element 74 is in the second limiting position and the closure element 60 is between the closed position and the open position.

Figure 8 shows an enlarged detailed view of a part of the limiting element 74, the engagement element 102 and a part of the closure element 60 Figure 7 . In the presentation according to Figure 8 the limiting element 74 is arranged in the second limiting position. A tip 130 of the engagement element 102 protruding from the limiting element 74 in the direction of the closure element 60 projects into the movement path of a projection 132 of the closure element 60. When the closure element 60 moves further in the direction R2, the projection 132 and the tip 130 engage with one another in such a way that that the engagement element 102 is taken along by the closure element 60, so that the limiting element 74 is pivoted together with the engagement element 102 about its axis of rotation D2.

Figure 9 shows a perspective detailed view of the storage element 62 and the limiting element 74. Figure 10 shows a further perspective detailed view of the note issuing unit 16. In the illustration Figure 10 In particular, withdrawal means 93, 93a, 93b, 93c arranged on the withdrawal rollers 92, 92a are visible, which are preferably made of an elastomer and ensure the separation of the notes of value 48 classified as retracts that have not been removed from the output compartment 72.

Figure 11 shows a further perspective detailed view of the note issuing unit 16 according to the Figures 2 to 10 with the transport unit 70 for feeding the notes of value 48 into the output compartment 72 and for transporting the notes of value 48 that have not been removed in the direction of the reject and retract container 54. During the payout process, the notes of value 48 are fed from the safe module 14 to the transport unit 70 via the transfer opening 18 and transported in the direction T1 to the output tray 72. Notes of value 48 that have not been removed are transported out of the output compartment 72 in the direction T2 opposite to the direction T1. The transport path 120 of the notes of value 48 is delimited on a first side by the transport belt 73 and a base element 122 and on the opposite side by a cover element 124.

Figure 12 shows a perspective view of a note issuing unit 116 according to a second embodiment, which is for use in the device 10 according to Figure 1 as an alternative to the note issuing unit 16 according to Figures 2 to 11. Elements with the same structure or function have the same reference numbers.

The representation according to Figure 12 is a perspective detailed view of the note issuing unit 116 with the closure element 60 open. The note issuing unit 116 has the same structure and the same function as the note issuing unit 16, but the pressure elements 96, 97 have been replaced by the pressure elements 196 and 197. The rest of the structure and functions are identical.

In contrast to the pressure elements 96, 97, the pressure elements 196, 197 are not connected to the limiting element 76 but are about a fixed axis of rotation (D3 in Figure 17 ) is pivotally arranged so that the pressure elements 196, 197 can be moved independently of the limiting element 96. In Figure 12 a note of value 28 is arranged in the output compartment 72, which is held on the storage element 62 by the pressure elements 196, 197 or is pressed against the storage element 62. The pressure elements 196, 197 are with the help of springs 220, 221 in the in Figure 12 shown position of the storage element 62 pressed against the storage element 62. To guide the movement, the pressure element 196 has a guide rod 216, which projects into a guide opening 218 and is guided against the spring force and in the direction of the spring force when the pressure element 196 moves. The spring 220 is designed as a spiral spring and is arranged around the guide rod 216. One end of the spring 220 presses against the pressure element 196. The other end of the spring presses against a fixed housing part of the output compartment 62. In the same way, in the pressure element 197, the spring 221 is arranged around a guide rod 217, the Guide rod 217 projects into a guide opening 219 and is guided in the guide opening 219 when the pressure element 197 moves.

Figure 13 shows a perspective detailed view of a section of the note issuing unit 116 Figure 12 . For simplified presentation and better clarity, several elements have been hidden. Compared to the representation Figure 12 the limiting element 76 is arranged in a lower position. Furthermore, no note of value is arranged in the output compartment 72. The pressure elements 196, 197 are opposite despite the change in the position of the limiting element 76 Figure 12 unchanged. When stacking several notes of value on the storage element 62, the pressure elements 196, 197 are raised. The pressure elements 196, 197 each have an interruption element 214, 215. When the notes of value 28 stacked on the storage element reach a predetermined stack height, the interruption elements 214, 215 enter the detection area of a sensor unit 198, 199 designed as a light barrier arrangement and do not interrupt the light beam between them Transmitter shown and receiver not shown. As a result, the control unit 44 receives information from a sensor signal from the sensor units 198, 199 that a predetermined stack height of the notes of value located in the output compartment 72 has been reached. This signal can also be used to adjust the height of the storage element 62 when initializing the note issuing unit 116, as has been described for the note issuing unit 16 in connection with the pressure elements 96, 97 and sensor units 98, 99.

In the same way as described for the pressure elements 96 and 97 of the note issuing unit 16, the pressure elements 196, 197 are in a first pressure position and the limiting element 74 is in a first limiting position before notes of value are deposited in the output compartment 72 by the note issuing unit 116. The pressure element 196, 197 contacts the storage element 62. If a note of value 28, 48 is fed to the output compartment 72, the movement of the note of value is slowed down or stopped by the pressure elements 196, 197. In addition, the supplied note of value 48 deflects the pressure element 96 in the direction of the sensor unit 198, 199. The pressure elements 196, 197 press the supplied banknote 48 against the storage element 62 when it is fed into the output compartment 72 and thereby ensure orderly storage of the banknotes 28, 48.

The supplied notes of value 28, 48 form a stack of notes of value, with the top note of value of the stack of notes of value contacting the pressure elements 196, 197 with its front or back. The more notes of value are placed in the output compartment 72, the greater the deflection of the pressure element 196, 197 in the direction of the sensor unit 198, 199. With the help of the sensor units 198, 199, a second pressure position of the pressure elements 196, 197 is detected, which corresponds to a preset deflection of the Pressure elements 196, 197 and thus corresponds to a preset height of the stack of notes. For this purpose, the respective interrupts Interrupting element 214, 215 the light beams emitted by the transmitter of the sensor units 198, 199, with the respective receiver detecting the interruption, whereby a detection signal is transmitted to the control unit 44.

Based on this, the control unit 44 controls the drive unit 94, which moves the storage element 62 via a gear arrangement 95 by a preset distance counter to the stacking direction R1. As a result of this movement, the pressure elements 196, 197 are moved away from the second pressure position by the sensor units 198, 199, so that the second pressure position of the pressure elements 196, 197 is no longer detected by the sensor units 198, 199. Further notes of value can then be fed to the output compartment 72, with the above-described process of moving the storage element 62 against the direction R1 being repeated when the pressure elements 196, 197 are moved by the stored notes of value once again into the second pressure position.

Figure 14 shows the section of the note issuing unit 116 Figure 13 , wherein the limiting element 74 hides the note issuing unit 116.

Figure 15 shows a perspective detailed view of the storage element 74 and the pressure elements 196, 197 of the note issuing unit 116 according to the Figures 12 to 14 . In the present exemplary embodiment, the pressure elements 196, 197 are one in Figure 16 Pivot axis D3 shown and the pressure element 74 by one in Figure 6 Pivot axis D2 shown is arranged pivotably. In the present exemplary embodiment, the pivot axes D2 and D3 are parallel and at a distance from one another. In other exemplary embodiments, the axes of rotation D2 and D3 can also lie on a straight line, so that the pressure elements 196, 197 and the limiting element 74 are pivoted about the same axis of rotation. In the note issuing unit 116, further spring elements 222, 223 are provided, which exert a force on the limiting element 74 in the direction of the storage element 62, so that the limiting element 74 is securely held in a lower position when notes of value are placed in the storage compartment 72 or the closure element 60 is closed. As in Figure 16 can be seen, the interruption elements 214, 215 are guided through openings 224, 226 in the limiting element 74. The interruption elements 214, 215 are each guided in their movement relative to the limiting element 74 by guide elements 227, 228 of the pressure elements 196, 197, with the end of the guide element 227, 228 opposite the contact area with the note of value 28, 48 of the respective pressure element 196, 197 a projection is formed which serves as a stop. The projection limits the pivoting movement of the pressure elements 196, 197 relative to the limiting element 74 when the projection contacts the limiting element 74.

Figure 16 shows a further perspective detailed view of the storage element 74 Figure 15 without pressure elements 196, 197.

Figure 17 shows a perspective detailed view of the pressure elements 196, 197 Figure 15 .

Figure 18 shows a flowchart of a method for initializing the note issuing unit 16, 116 according to one of the Figures 2 to 17 . Figure 19 shows based on the flowchart Figure 18 a signal diagram for controlling the initialization of a note issuing unit 16, 116 according to one of the Figures 2 to 17 .

The initialization process is started with step S1. The lower position of the storage element 62 is then detected using the sensor unit 140. For this purpose, if necessary, the storage element 62 is moved to the lower position using the drive unit 96 to move the storage element 62. Subsequently, in step S3, the storage element 62 is moved in the direction of the limiting element 74 with the aid of the drive unit 94. In step S4 it is then checked whether the storage element 62 has moved so far in the direction of the limiting element 74 until the storage element 62 has deflected the pressure elements 96, 97, 196, 197 to such an extent that the sensor units 98, 99, 198, 199 detect the respective Detect interruption element 214, 215, 114, 115. If both sensor units 98, 99 or 198, 199 detect a second upper position of the pressure units 96, 97, 196, 197, the movement of the storage element 62 in the direction of the limiting element 74 is interrupted. The storage element 62 is then used the drive unit 94 is again moved away from the limiting element 74 by a predetermined distance in step S5, so that the storage element 62 is then arranged in the feed position in which storage of notes of value in the output compartment 72 is possible. The initialization process is then completed in step S6.

In the in Figure 19 In the signal diagram shown, the control of the drive unit 94 for moving the storage element 62 is shown in the top line. The signal curve of the sensor unit 140 relevant for step S2 is shown in line 2, the signal curve of the sensor units 98, 198 relevant for steps S3 and S4 is shown in line 3, and the signal curve of the sensor units 99, 199 relevant for steps S3 and S4 is shown in line 4 and in line 5 the signal curve of the signal for reaching the feed position generated by the control unit 44.

At time T1, the drive unit 94 is controlled to move the storage element 62 in such a way that the storage element 62 is moved downwards into the lower position. After it has been detected with the aid of the sensor unit 140 at time T2 (step S2) that the lower position of the storage element 62 has been reached, the storage element 62 is moved in the direction of the limiting element 74 with the help of the drive unit (step S3) until the sensor unit 98 , 99 or 198, 199 each detect a second position of the storage elements 96, 97 or 196, 197 (step S4) and the movements of the storage element 62 to Time T3 is stopped. The storage element 62 is then moved again away from the limiting element 74 towards the lower position. After the sensor units 98, 99 or 198, 199 no longer detect the second position of the pressure elements 96, 97, 196, 197 at time T4 at time T4, the storage element 62 is moved further downwards by a preset distance. In the present exemplary embodiment, these are 21 steps of the stepping motor used to drive the storage element 62. After executing the controlled movement at time T5, the control unit 46 generates a signal indicating that the storage element 62 has reached the feed position for feeding notes of value into the storage compartment 72.

Reference symbol list

10

contraption

12

Head module

14

Safe module

16, 116

Note issuing unit

18

Transfer opening

20 to 26

Note cassette

28, 48, 50

Certificate of value

30 to 36

Isolation unit

40

Transport path

42, 66, 68, 98, 99, 140 142, 144, 198, 199

Sensor unit

44

Control unit

46

Switch unit

52

Cache

54

Reject and retract containers

60

Closure element

62

Storage element

64

recess

70

Transport unit

71

pulley

72

Output tray

73

Transport belt

74

Limiting element

76, 94

Drive unit

80, 82

Wave

92, 92a

trigger roller

84, 84a, 86, 86a

Transport roller

88, 88a, 88b

Impeller

90

pressure roller

93, 93a, 93b, 93c

Deduction means

95, 107

Gear arrangement

96, 97, 196, 197

pressure element

100

Rib element

102, 103

Intervention element

106, 108, 220, 221, 222, 223

Feather

114, 115, 214, 215

Breaker element

110, 112

Channel

111, 113

Recipient

122

Floor element

124

Cover element

130

Great

132

head Start

216, 217

Management staff

218, 219

Guide opening

224, 226

opening

227, 228

Leadership element

D1, D2, D3

Axis of rotation

R1, R2, T1

Direction

S1, S2

Swing radius

Claims (15)

1. Device for handling bills (28, 48, 50),

   having a dispensing compartment (72) for retrieving bills (48) which comprises a depositing element (62) that delimits the dispensing compartment (72) on a first side, and a delimiting element (74) that delimits the dispensing compartment on a second side,

   having a closure element (60) which in a closed position delimits the dispensing compartment (72) on a third side, and which in an opened position enables access to bills (48) provided in the dispensing compartment (72), wherein the closure element (60) for opening the dispensing compartment (72) is pivotable from the closed position to an opened position, and for closing the dispensing compartment is pivotable from the opened position to the closed position,

   having a control unit (44),

   wherein the delimiting element (74) for feeding the bills (48) into the dispensing compartment (72) is disposed in a first delimiting position,

   wherein the control unit (44) is configured to actuate a first drive unit (94) for moving the depositing element (62) in the direction of the delimiting element (74), wherein the delimiting element (74) is disposed in such a manner that it, in the event of a movement of the depositing element (62) in the direction of the delimiting element (74), is moved from the first delimiting position to a second delimiting position,

   and wherein the control unit (44) is configured, for opening the dispensing compartment (72), to actuate a second drive unit so as to move the closure element (60) from the closed position to the opened position,

   characterized

   in that an engagement element (102, 103) of the delimiting element (74) comes to engage with an engagement region of the closure element (60) when the closure element (60) is moved, or in the opened position of the closure element (60), when the delimiting element (74) is in the second delimiting position, and

   in that the delimiting element (74) is movable with the aid of the closure element (60) from the second delimiting position to a third delimiting position.
2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the control unit (44) is configured to actuate the first drive unit (94) so as to move the depositing element (62) away from the delimiting element (74) when the delimiting element (74) is moved from the second delimiting position to the third delimiting position.
3. Device according to either of the preceding claims, characterized in that the engagement element (102, 103) is movable between a deployed position and a retracted position, wherein the engagement element (102, 103) elastically deforms an elastic element (106, 108).
4. Device according to Claim 3, characterized in that the engagement element (102, 103) in the movement of the delimiting element (74) from the second position to the third position is moved from the deployed position to the retracted position.
5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure element (60) is pivotable about a first rotation axis (D1), and in that the delimiting element (74) is pivotable about a second rotation axis (D2), different from the first rotation axis.
6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first side and the second side are disposed so as to be opposite one another.
7. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure element (60) in the closed position serves as a detent element for the bills (48) fed individually to the dispensing compartment (72) .
8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one contact pressure element (96, 97) is disposed pivotably on the delimiting element (74) for the orderly depositing of the bills (48) in the dispensing compartment (72).
9. Device according to Claim 8, characterized in that there are provided at least one first sensor unit (140) for detecting a position of the depositing element (62) and/or at least one second sensor unit (66, 68) for detecting a position of the closure element (60) and/or at least one third sensor unit (98, 99) for detecting a position of the contact pressure element (96, 97).
10. Device according to Claim 9, characterized in that the first sensor unit generates a first sensor signal and/or the second sensor unit (66, 68) generates a second sensor signal and/or the third sensor unit (98, 99) generates a third sensor signal and said units transmit the respective sensor signal to the control unit (44), wherein the control unit (44) is configured to actuate the first drive unit (94) and/or the second drive unit as a function of the transmitted first sensor signal and/or second sensor signal and/or third sensor signal.
11. Device according to Claims 8 to 10, characterized in that a plurality of bills (48) received in the dispensing compartment (72) form a bill stack, wherein the bills of the bill stack are disposed on top of one another in such a manner that the lowermost bill (48) by way of the front side thereof or the rear side thereof bears on the depositing element and that the uppermost bill (48) by way of the front side thereof or the rear side thereof contacts the contact pressure element (96, 97), wherein the direction from the lowermost bill (48) to the uppermost bill (48) is a stacking direction (R1) of the bill stack.
12. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device comprises at least one third drive unit (76) for driving transport elements for transporting the bills (48), wherein the transport elements for feeding the bills (48) into the dispensing compartment (72) are drivable in a first direction, and wherein the transport elements for transporting the bills (48) out of the dispensing compartment (72) in a direction of a bill handling unit of the device (10) are drivable in a second direction, counter to the first direction.
13. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure element (60) is a first closure element, and in that the device comprises a second closure element which can be opened and closed independently of the first closure element (60).
14. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the depositing element (62) comprises at least one ribbed element (100) which is disposed in such a manner that it engages in a ribbed clearance of the closure element (60) at least in the closed position of the closure element (60).
15. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the depositing element (62) comprises a clearance (64) which is disposed in such a manner that a bill (48) or bill stack deposited in the dispensing compartment (72) lies at least above a subregion of the clearance (64).

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