Stacker mechanisms and cassettes for banknotes and the like

US7789214B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MEI, LLC · US

Inventors

• Alfred F. Bergeron · Chester Springs, US
• Robert Clauser · Columbus, US
• Christopher L. Crawford · Pottstown, US
• David C. Deaville · West Chester, US
• Michael D. Nunn · West Chester, US
• Jeffrey T. Thawley · Claymont, US
• Kenneth B. Wood · Windom, US
• Stephen R. Watrous · Moravia, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 10, 2004
• Grant date: Sep 7, 2010
• Expiry date: Feb 13, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16H2035/003
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A lockable, removable cassette is described. In an implementation, the cassette includes a plastic shell and a currency access door. The cassette may also include a flexible handle and/or an integrated grip. In addition, the cassette may include at least one of an aperture and a transparent window positioned to reveal the contents of the cassette. In an implementation, the cassette includes a stacking mechanism which may include a drive means having non-circular drive gears.