Abstract:
An apparatus for dispensing sheets, including cash, which comprises first conveying elements for dispensing sheets along a feed path to a stacking position; first detection device for detecting unsuitable sheets; and diverting elements for diverting detected unsuitable sheets along a reject path to a dump. Stacking elements are positioned downstream of the diverting elements for stacking sheets at the stacking position. Second conveying elements are provided for selectively delivering the stacked sheets to a dispense outlet or along a reject path to the dump.
Abstract:
Automatic banknote dispensing apparatus is disclosed which comprises a stacker wheel (5) for feeding banknotes to form a stack (4), and a dispensing module for conveying the stack to a selected one of two presentation positions (not shown). The dispensing module comprises an elongated base plate (1) at 15.degree. to the horizontal, a support plate (2) along one side of the base plate and against which the stack is formed, a movable pusher plate (9) disposed adjacent to and at right angles to the base plate and to the side support plate and mounted (at 10) to traverse in the direction of the length of the base plate, and means for driving the pusher plate between two positions intermediate the ends of the base plate. The stacker wheel delivers a stack of banknotes onto a central portion of the base plate (1) lying between the said two positions of the pusher plate. This central portion is preferably pivotable downwardly (about 20) to provide a "dump" facility. Vent holes (7) through the side support plate (2) allow air to escape during the formation of the stack.
Abstract:
A machine for detecting the passage of two or more superimposed banknotes comprises: first (101) and second (102) parallel rotatable shafts mounted between fixed side frame members (103, 104); two pairs of resilient plastics rollers (105 to 108) on each rotatable shaft, the rollers mating to form nips for engaging a banknote; a first plate (112) mounted by means of a bearing (115) on the first shaft (101) for conveying the movement of the shaft to the body (113) of a linear variable differential transformer; a second plate (117) similarly mounted on the second shaft (102) for conveying the movement of the second shaft to an armature (118) of the transformer; and a control circuit responsive to a signal from the transformer (114) for determining the relative deflection of the shafts at their mid points due to the passage of a banknote through one group (105, 107) of cooperating pairs of rollers. The control circuit indicates the presence or absence of single or multiple banknotes.
Abstract:
An information display apparatus having a plurality of rotatable elements to create a changeable display of information is described. The display apparatus comprises a frame 1 in which are mounted a plurality of rotatable disc-shaped elements 4, each element having two display surfaces 5 and 6 and an array of activators 12. The frame of elements and the activators are moveable relative to one another. By selectively energising the activators 12, one or more of the elements 4 are rotated to alter the displayed information or image. The display apparatus may be arranged as a cylindrical of linear display. Sensors are positioned adjacent the activators (12) to sense the current position of the rotatable elements to decide if they need to be rotated.
Abstract:
Banknote feeding apparatus is disclosed which includes a cassette for a stack (S) of banknotes, a reciprocating suction arm (6) acting on the endmost banknote for removing banknotes singly from the end of the stack and conveying them into the nip of a pair of rollers, and which is characterized by a "gulp" arm (27) with a blade (29) which is inserted into the stack and removes from the end of the stack a batch of banknotes, conveying them into the same nip rollers. The gulp arm is coupled to the rotation of the drive shaft (21) of the suction arm (6) by means of a parallel drive shaft (23) which is driven by a drive arm (22) by means of a follower (24) only in the event of a blockage of banknotes. A blockage signal energizes a solenoid (20) which pushes the follower (24) into a position such that it will be driven by the drive arm (22), so rotating the gulp arm (27). The removal of a batch from the end of the stack should clear the blockage.
Abstract:
In automatic banknote dispensing apparatus, a banknote access module comprises an enclosure which can be fixed in the outer wall of a bank and within which is a platform mounted to pivot about a fixed axis between a first position, in which it receives banknotes from an inlet aperture in the enclosure and is accessible to a customer when a door of the enclosure is unlocked following a correct delivery of notes to the platform, and a second position in which it ejects notes from the enclosure through a reject outlet aperture, for example following an incorrect delivery of notes. A shroud formed integrally with the door blocks the banknote delivery inlet aperture when the door is open.
Abstract:
Apparatus for gauging the thickness of moving laminar material comprising a gauging nip defined by a first roller of rigid material disposed on a fixed axis and a second roller biassed towards the first roller, the periphery of the second roller being rigid and adapted for movement away from the first roller, means for conveying the material through the nip and proximity detector means radially spaced from the periphery of the second roller and so positioned that the space formed therebetween is reduced upon the passage of material through the nip, the detector means being adapted to generate a material-thickness-indicative signal proportional to the displacement of the periphery of the second roller.