摘要:
The device comprises a conveying cylinder (1) for the sheets (3) to be checked, which is provided with a bar of sheet-clamps (2) and at least one detector (4). In proximity to the detector (4), there is provided a calibrating strip (6) mounted in a movable manner with respect to the surface of the cylinder (1) and linked to a mechanism (5) enabling it to be lifted intermittently when the clamps (2) pass below, and adjusting mechanism (12-15) for setting the distance from said strip to the cylinder in its operating position to a determined value.
摘要:
Apparatus is disclosed for determining the degree of stiffness of a sheet, for example a banknote, the stiffness being indicative of the condition of the banknote. The banknote (4) is drawn around a bobbin-shaped drum (1) by means of a pair of belts (2, 3) which grip a central portion of the banknote. The inner belt (2) drives or is driven by the central portion of the drum (1). The concave shape of the drum (1) imparts a curvature to the banknote in an axial plane, while the banknote is simultaneously curved in an orthogonal plane as it is wrapped around the drum. As the banknote passes around the drum it emits an audible noise which is picked up by a microphone (5). The amplitude of the microphone signal (7) is proportional to the crispness of the banknote and is indicative of the age of the banknote.