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Paper sheet handling apparatus

US9394137B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2015
Grant dateJul 19, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/1912
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A paper sheet handling apparatus includes: a paper sheet insertion unit into which a plurality of paper sheets are inserted; a first plate provided at the paper sheet insertion unit; a second plate provided at the paper sheet insertion unit and that holds the plurality of paper sheets in a sandwiching manner with the first plate; a pressure distribution sensing sheet provided to at least one of the first or second plate and that senses a pressure distribution on the plurality of paper sheets held by the first and second plates; and a controlling unit that determines the presence/absence of a foreign body according to the pressure distribution sensed by the pressure distribution sensing sheet.

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