Banknote validator with banknote stack receiver
US8181852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2515/32
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A banknote stack receiving structure is provided in front of a banknote validator for sequentially passing banknotes to the validator in a serial manner. A first drive arrangement engages one side of an exposed banknote and urges the banknote towards the validator. A restrictive drive cooperates with the first drive and a banknote must pass between opposed rollers of the drives to move to the validator. The restrictive drive roller contacts the opposite side of the exposed banknote but may also contact an overlapping banknote. The restrictive drive rotates to feed a banknote to the validator if a single banknote is present and automatically rotates in an opposite direction if overlapping banknotes are present. This automatic direction of rotation is due to slippage between banknotes and overcoming a low torque motor of the restrictive drive when a single banknote is present.
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