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Bill handling machine

US6824047B2 · kind B2 · utility

6Cited by
20References
16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 6, 2002
Grant dateNov 30, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07D11/24
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The technique of the present invention effectively prevents banknotes from being stored in an inadequate state in a cabinet of a cash recycling-type bill handing machine. In the bill handling machine, it is determined whether or not the conveyance state of each banknote is within an allowable range Wst fit for storage in a recycle cabinet, and unfit banknotes are conveyed to a non-recycle cabinet. The determination is based on a deviation Ost of each banknote in conveying position. This arrangement desirably prevents storage of banknotes in the recycle cabinet in an inadequate state and stabilizes operations of the bill handling machine.

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