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Automatic sheet dispensing apparatus
Assignee: De la Rue International Ltd
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Filing: 1981-10-08
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Granted: 1984-03-27
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Expires: 2001-10-08
Abstract
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° 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.
Inventors
- 👤 Stuart M. Jenkins
- 👤 Steven M. Hosking
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H31/00; B65H31/30; B65H31/3009; B65H29/00; B65H29/38; B65H29/40; B65H31/3081; G; G07; G07D; G07D11/00; G07D11/10; B65H2301/00; B65H2301/40; B65H2301/42; B65H2301/422; B65H2301/4226; B65H2301/42261; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/10; B65H2701/19; B65H2701/1912; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S414/00; Y10S414/10; Y10S414/113
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
279 words
An automatic sheet dispensing apparatus, comprising: means for feeding sheets singly to form a stack, and a dispensing module for conveying the stack to a selected one of two presentation platforms, the dispensing module comprising an elongated base plate (1) defining the presentation platforms and inclined to the horizontal, an upwardly extending support plate (2) along a lower lateral edge of the base plate in a plane at right angles to the base plate, a movable pusher plate (9) disposed adjacent to and at right angles to the base plate and to the support plate and mounted (at 10) to traverse in the direction of the length of the base plate, and means (14 to 18) to drive the pusher plate between two positions intermediate the ends of the base plate, the feeding means being arranged (at 5) to deliver a stack of sheets (4) onto a receiving platform (21) of the base plate lying between the two presentation platforms with the sheets lying in superimposition parallel to the base plate, the dispensing apparatus characterized in that the base plate (1) has fixed end sections terminating in the presentation platforms and a downwardly pivotable middle section which constitutes the receiving platform (21) of the base plate to allow a faulty stack of sheets thereon to be dumped, and in that there is at least one straight continuous longitudinal channel (22) extending along all three platforms of the base plate and at least one projection (23) on a lower edge of the pusher plate which mates with and runs in said channel to reduce the risk of dispensed sheets sliding under the pusher plate as it traverses the base plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
279 words
An automatic sheet dispensing apparatus, comprising: means for feeding sheets singly to form a stack, and a dispensing module for conveying the stack to a selected one of two presentation platforms, the dispensing module comprising an elongated base plate (1) defining the presentation platforms and inclined to the horizontal, an upwardly extending support plate (2) along a lower lateral edge of the base plate in a plane at right angles to the base plate, a movable pusher plate (9) disposed adjacent to and at right angles to the base plate and to the support plate and mounted (at 10) to traverse in the direction of the length of the base plate, and means (14 to 18) to drive the pusher plate between two positions intermediate the ends of the base plate, the feeding means being arranged (at 5) to deliver a stack of sheets (4) onto a receiving platform (21) of the base plate lying between the two presentation platforms with the sheets lying in superimposition parallel to the base plate, the dispensing apparatus characterized in that the base plate (1) has fixed end sections terminating in the presentation platforms and a downwardly pivotable middle section which constitutes the receiving platform (21) of the base plate to allow a faulty stack of sheets thereon to be dumped, and in that there is at least one straight continuous longitudinal channel (22) extending along all three platforms of the base plate and at least one projection (23) on a lower edge of the pusher plate which mates with and runs in said channel to reduce the risk of dispensed sheets sliding under the pusher plate as it traverses the base plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that the upper and lower edges of the base plate (1) are horizontally oriented, and the plane of the base plate slopes downwards towards the side support plate (2).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus according to claim 2, characterised in that the slope is between 10° and 20° to the horizontal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus according to claim 3, characterised in that the slope is at about 15° to the horizontal.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
30 words
An apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that there are vent holes (7) through the support plate (2) in the region of the receiving platform.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
45 words
An apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the pusher plate is connected to a motor-driven endless belt (14) passing around a drive pulley (15) and an idler pulley (16) mounted on a side mounting plate (8) parallel to the support plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the pusher plate (9) is supported and guided by a slideway (10a) secured to the side mounting plate (8).
Claim 9
Independent Claim
53 words
An apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the feeding means includes a pair of stacker wheels (5,5), so disposed that the support plate (2) acts as a stripper to remove sheets from the stacker wheels whereby the sheets fall towards the base plate and form the stack (at 4).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the support plate has a pair of vertical slots (6) through which the stacker wheels project.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-03-27 | 1987-09-26 | 1988-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-27 | 1991-09-26 | 1992-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-27 | 1995-09-26 | 1996-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |