Apparatus for accepting and dispensing bank notes
US8100249B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2408/13
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an apparatus for accepting and dispensing or returning bank notes, including an apparatus having a pocket for accepting and dispensing or returning bank notes, which is dividable by means of a dividing element into two areas for inputting and dispensing or returning bank notes, wherein the dividing element consists of at least two non-interconnected parts which can be moved together within the pocket in order to form the two areas. Each part of the dividing element is movably arranged on a respectively opposite side wall of the pocket, as well as at least one clamping element which is disposed between the parts of the dividing element and can be moved within the pocket independently from the dividing element, in order to clamp bank notes disposed in the pocket inside the pocket.
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