IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0115153
(2002-04-03)
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우선권정보 |
EP-01303174(2001-04-03) |
발명자
/ 주소 |
- Polidoro,Roberto
- Garcia,Guillermo
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
9 인용 특허 :
9 |
초록
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A banknote store can remove banknotes individually from a stack by light air pressure extending over a substantial area of the banknote, the banknote then being transportable without needing to move the source of the reduced pressure. Banknotes are added individually by using reduced pressure to hol
A banknote store can remove banknotes individually from a stack by light air pressure extending over a substantial area of the banknote, the banknote then being transportable without needing to move the source of the reduced pressure. Banknotes are added individually by using reduced pressure to hold them against a transport belt before they are deposited on the stack.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of adding a banknote to a stack thereof, the method comprising moving the banknote laterally with respect to at least one fan so that the banknote moves through an airflow caused by the at least one fan to a position above the stack while the at least one fan applies
What is claimed is: 1. A method of adding a banknote to a stack thereof, the method comprising moving the banknote laterally with respect to at least one fan so that the banknote moves through an airflow caused by the at least one fan to a position above the stack while the at least one fan applies reduced pressure over a substantial area of the banknote so as to hold it suspended above the stack, and then depositing the banknote on the top of the stack by deactivating the at least one fan. 2. A method of adding a banknote to a stack thereof, the method comprising moving the banknote laterally with respect to at least one fan so that the banknote moves through an airflow caused by the fan to a position above the stack while the fan applies reduced pressure over a region of the banknote that is at least thirty percent of a surface of the banknote so as to hold it suspended above the stack, and then depositing the banknote on the top of the stack by deactivating the fan. 3. A method as claimed in claim 1 or 2, including the step of progressively increasing the area over which the reduced air pressure is applied as the banknote is laterally moved beneath the at least one fan. 4. A method of handling banknotes, the method comprising adding a banknote to a stack using a method as claimed in claim 3, and removing a banknote from the stack causing said at least one fan to reduce the air pressure above the top banknote so as to separate the top banknote from the others, and moving the separated banknote laterally relative to the at least one fan. 5. A method as claimed in claim 4, including the step of progressively reducing the area over which the air pressure is reduced as the banknote is moved laterally when being removed from the stack. 6. A method as claimed in claim 4, wherein the reduced air pressure retains the banknote against a non-planar structure when the banknote is removed from the stack. 7. Apparatus for storing banknotes in a stack, the apparatus having at least one fan to cause a reduced air pressure to be applied over a substantial area of a banknote; and means for transporting a banknote relative to the at least one fan; whereby a banknote can be separated from the top of the stack using the reduced air pressure, and then moved laterally using the transporting means, and whereby a banknote can be added to the stack by using the transporting means to move the banknote to a position where it is suspended above the stack by the at least one fan, and then depositing the banknote on the stack, the apparatus including support means for supporting the banknote stack, the support means being arranged for biasing the stack towards the transporting means. 8. Apparatus for storing banknotes in a stack, the apparatus having at least one fan to cause a reduced air pressure to be applied over a region of a banknote that is at least thirty percent of a surface of the banknote; and means for transporting a banknote relative to the fan; whereby a banknote can be separated from the top of the stack using the reduced air pressure, and then moved laterally using the transporting means, and whereby a banknote can be added to the stack by using the transporting means to move the banknote to a position where it is suspended above the stack by the fan, and then depositing the banknote on the stack, the apparatus including support means for supporting the banknote stack, the support means being arranged for biasing the stack towards the transporting means. 9. Apparatus as claimed in claim 7 or 8, including means for moving the support means away from the transporting means prior to extracting a banknote from or adding a banknote to the store. 10. Apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein the means for moving the support means is arranged to move the support means through a predetermined distance irrespective of its initial position. 11. Apparatus as claimed in claim 7 or claim 8, including additional transport means carried by the support means, to enable the entire stack to be removed from the storage apparatus as a bundle. 12. Apparatus for storing banknotes in a stack, the apparatus having air conveying means to cause a reduced air pressure to be applied over a substantial area of a banknote; and means for transporting a banknote relative to the air conveying means; whereby a banknote can be separated from the top of the stack using the reduced air pressure, and then moved laterally using the transporting means, and whereby a banknote can be added to the stack by using the transporting means to move the banknote to a position where it is suspended above the stack by the air conveying means, and then depositing the banknote on the stack, the apparatus including at least one fan for causing a reduced air pressure in a conduit forming said air conveying means. 13. Apparatus for storing banknotes in a stack, the apparatus having air conveying means to cause a reduced air pressure to be applied a region of a banknote that is at least thirty percent of a surface of the banknote; and means for transporting a banknote relative to the air conveying means; whereby a banknote can be separated from the top of the stack using the reduced air pressure, and then moved laterally using the transporting means, and whereby a banknote can be added to the stack by using the transporting means to move the banknote to a position where it is suspended above the stack by the air conveying means, and then depositing the banknote on the stack, the apparatus including at least one fan for causing a reduced air pressure in a conduit forming said air conveying means. 14. Apparatus as claimed in claim 12 or claim 13, including a plurality of fans for producing the reduced air pressure, and further including control means for causing at least one of (i) switching the fans off in a progressive manner as a banknote is removed from the store, and (ii) switching the fans on in a progressive manner as a banknote is added to the store.
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