EP2334581B1 - Device for orienting security papers - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a device for aligning bank notes during transport along a transport route, for example within an ATM or an automatic cash deposit. The note of value may in particular be banknotes or checks, for example, which have been supplied to or taken from a cassette for storing notes of value. The device contains at least one transport element for transporting the security note along the transport route. The transport element can be designed in particular as a roll, roller or belt.

In value ticket machines, such as ATMs, automatic cash safes and machines for issuing vouchers and tickets, banknotes to be entered are transported from an input tray into a storage area and / or issued banknotes from a storage area to an output tray. The storage area can be provided by a transport cassette for storage and transport of the notes of value. In order to achieve the highest possible throughput throughput in the transport of notes of value and to avoid disturbances due to congestion of notes of value, so-called paper jams, the usually rectangular shaped notes are aligned with their longitudinal axis transversely to the transport direction. Such alignment is also referred to as long-side-first alignment. The risk of a paper jam is high, especially for used banknotes, as the stiffness of such banknotes decreases and the contamination of the surface of the banknote increase. Especially with such used notes of value can lead to a Schiefeinzug or Schiefzug the notes of value during transport. As a result, the notes of value may have a lateral offset and / or an angular offset to a desired nominal position.

A device for aligning notes of value is for example from the document DE 10 2004 060 191 A1 known. In this device is on lateral guide elements, such as in the US 2007/0023995 A1 used for aligning and guiding single sheets in printers or copiers, omitted. In the case of bank notes, the use of lateral guide elements would lead to misalignment and / or jamming due to paper jams due to the different stiffness and different edge quality of banknotes.

The object of the invention is to provide a device for aligning a bill of exchange, by which a lateral offset and / or angular offset of the bill of exchange can be corrected during its transport along a transport path in a simple manner.

This object is achieved by a device for the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

By means of the device according to the invention, an angular offset of the banknote and, by means of the at least one first rotating transport element, a driving force acting obliquely to a central axis of the transport path lying in the transport plane can be generated on the banknote by the at least one pressure element. The first rotating transport element is moved with the aid of the first drive unit at least to the transport plane or further through it. Preferably, the first rotating transport element is also moved away from the transport plane with the aid of this first drive unit. In this case, the movement of the first rotating transport element generated by the drive unit can be orthogonal to the transport plane obliquely to the transport plane or along a curved curved path intersecting the transport plane. With the aid of the at least one pressure unit of the device, a pressure force is exerted on the value note in a pressure position of the pressure unit. Preferably, the pressing force is applied orthogonally or obliquely to the transport plane on the note.

Furthermore, the device may comprise at least one second rotating transport element which generates on the ticket a driving force parallel to the central axis or along the central axis. In this case, a second drive unit may be provided for moving the second rotating transport element towards the transport plane, preferably orthogonally or obliquely to the transport plane or on a curved curved path intersecting the transport plane. The first drive unit and the second drive unit are activated alternatively or alternately, so that either the first rotating transport element in the transport plane has a drive force obliquely to one in the transport plane lying central axis of the transport route on the note or the second rotating transport element exerts a driving force parallel to the central axis of the transport route on this note.

The rotating transport elements may in particular be driven and / or non-driven transport elements, preferably non-driven transport rollers.

The transport plane is preferably limited by a plurality of transport elements, of which at least one part is arranged one behind the other in the transport direction. Furthermore, the transport plane can be arranged between a first boundary plate and a second boundary plate. In particular, the transport elements can be arranged and the boundary plates can be designed so that the transport plane in the transport direction has a curved or curved course.

Further, it is advantageous if the conveying direction of the first rotating transport element for transporting the banknote in the transport plane extends obliquely to the central axis of the transport path and when the conveying direction of the second rotating transport element is parallel to the central axis of the transport path.

It is particularly advantageous if the first rotating transport element and / or the second rotating transport element comprises at least one pair of rollers. The pair of roles includes a pinch roller and a drive roller. The pinch roller of the roller pair can be moved transversely to the transport plane by means of the first drive unit or the second drive unit. It is advantageous if the device has at least two, preferably eight roller pairs, to correct a lateral offset of the banknote. As a result, four pairs of rollers are respectively provided for moving the banknote in a first direction obliquely to the central axis and four rollers for moving in a second direction obliquely to the central axis. As a result, both a lateral offset of the banknote in the transport direction to the right and to the left can be generated or corrected. In each case, the pressure rollers and the drive rollers of two pairs of rollers have a common axis of rotation, wherein the rollers are each arranged at a distance on the axis of rotation, so that the value note is contacted by these pairs of rollers at two contact points, which have a distance from one another.

As a result, the driving forces can act on the ticket at appropriate positions. The axes of rotation of two serving as the first transport element in the transport direction successively arranged pairs of rollers preferably have parallel axes of rotation, which are preferably arranged in a plane parallel to the transport plane. As a result, each pair of roller pairs comprehensive transport units for generating a lateral offset in one direction obliquely to the central axis, ie, provided to a side edge of the transport path. The transport units have a distance to each other in the transport direction. Furthermore, it is advantageous to provide a sensor unit for determining a position of the banknote. Furthermore, it is advantageous to provide at least one control unit which Based on the determined by the sensor unit position of the bill of exchange and a preset target position determines a lateral and / or angular offset of the bill and drives the first drive unit and / or the second drive unit for moving at least one rotating transport element and / or the pressure unit such that a Side and / or angular offset of the note after the transport of the note along the transport path is corrected. The sensor unit can additionally perform an authenticity check of the note of value.

Preferably, two pairs of rollers or respectively two transport units for correcting the lateral offset are arranged mirror-symmetrically to a center plane extending orthogonally to the transport plane through the central axis of the transport path. This makes it possible to correct a lateral offset in two opposite directions. The conveying direction of the first transport elements for correcting a lateral offset of the banknote, which are arranged in the transport plane on a first side of an orthogonal to the transport plane through the central axis of the transport path extending median plane, preferably each have the same first angle to each one lying in the transport plane orthogonal to the central axis the transport route.

The conveying directions of the pairs of rollers for correcting a lateral offset of the banknote, which are arranged in the transport plane on the opposite second side of the median plane, preferably each have the same second angle to each one lying in the transport plane Orthogonal to the central axis of the transport route. The first angle and the second angle preferably have the same amount and an opposite sign. It is advantageous if the first angle has a value in the range of + 20 ° and + 35 °, preferably + 25 °, and if the second angle has a value in the range of -20 ° and -35 °, preferably -25 °, Has. As a result, at a relatively high transport speed in the transport direction, a sufficient lateral offset of the banknote can be generated or corrected in order to correct the usual deviations of the position of the banknote in an ATM. In particular, this makes it possible to move a banknote by up to 3 cm in the transport plane in each direction transverse to the central axis of the transport path in order to correct a lateral offset of the banknote.

The drive rollers of the pair of rollers serving to correct the lateral offset are rotatably mounted on at least one shaft, wherein a drive unit drives the shaft via at least one belt. Preferably, the drive rollers of two pairs of rollers are rotatably mounted on a common shaft which is driven by the drive unit via the at least one belt.

The at least one first drive unit for moving the pinch rollers of the roller pairs for correcting a lateral offset of a bank note moves the pinch rollers selectively in the direction of the drive rollers and in the opposite direction. Preferably, the drive is both active in the direction of the drive rollers and active in opposite Direction, wherein the first drive unit is supplied both to the drive in the direction of the drive rollers and in the opposite direction external energy, preferably electrical energy. The construction and the function of the second drive unit preferably correspond to the structure and the function of the first drive unit.

The drive unit for moving the pinch rollers of the roller pairs for correcting the lateral offset comprises at least one solenoid. Such a solenoid can be designed in particular as Doppelhubmagnet and is a cost-effective device for generating a linear movement and has a relatively small size. The axes of rotation of the drive rollers are fixed in a preferred embodiment. The drive unit shifts the axes of rotation of the pressure rollers during a movement of the pressure rollers obliquely or perpendicular to the transport plane or along a curved cam track in the direction of the respective opposite pressure roller.

Alternatively or in addition to a pair of rollers, the second transport element may comprise at least one pair of transport belts. The transport belt pair comprises a driven transport belt and a non-driven transport belt. At least a portion of the non-driven conveyor belt in preferably orthogonal or oblique to the transport plane movable. A drive unit for moving the non-driven conveyor belt preferably comprises at least one lifting magnet, preferably at least one Doppelhubmagneten.

In this case, it is advantageous that at least one drive unit drives the drive rollers of the roller pairs for correcting a lateral offset and the drive rollers of the roller pairs or the driven transport belt of the transport belt pair for straight-line transport of the notes of value along or parallel to a center axis of the transport path lying in the transport plane at the same peripheral speed.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the device has at least two pressure units. The pressure units preferably have the same lateral distance to a center plane extending orthogonally to the transport plane through the center axis of the transport path, wherein the directions of force of the pressure forces exerted on the note by the pressure units extend parallel to one another and preferably additionally parallel to the central axis.

The at least one pressure unit has a drive unit which preferably comprises a lifting magnet which moves a pressure element of the pressure unit to the transport plane, preferably moved orthogonal to the transport plane and thereby preferably exerts a force orthogonal to the transport plane on the bank note. It is advantageous to provide counterpressure means with fixed counterpressure surfaces on the side of the transport plane which is opposite the pressure unit. As a result, a bank note can be clamped with the aid of the pressure unit between the pressure unit and the counter-pressure means, preferably clamped, so that the movement of the note in Transport direction at the contact point with the pressure element is at least slowed down or stopped.

Furthermore, it is advantageous to design the circumferential surface of at least one drive roller arranged behind the pressure unit in the transport direction and / or at least one convex roller arranged behind the pressure unit in the transport direction. As a result, a rotational movement of the banknote in the transport plane can be promoted to correct an angular offset.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, a first limiting element bounding a transport region of the transport path is provided with a first contact region facing the transport region and / or a second limiting region delimiting the transport region of the transport path with a second contact region facing the transport region. The contact areas are preferably arranged opposite and limit the transport area. At least one contact area has a plurality of spherical segment-shaped bulges, which project convexly out of the contact area. These protruding bulges avoid extensive contact of the note of value with the contact area, so that the notes of value do not adhere to the contact areas and / or are not charged electrostatically. The first and / or second contact region, viewed in the transport direction, has a depression behind at least one drive and / or pressure roller. The recess is designed so that a for correcting the lateral offset obliquely to the central axis extending conveying movement the note is not obstructed by the recess produced lateral paragraphs. In particular, the depression is formed so that one side edge of the note of value can not hook on a lateral shoulder of the depression.

If a lateral offset or an angular offset of the banknote relative to a reference position of the banknote has been determined with the aid of a sensor unit, a control unit can at least one first drive unit and / or the at least one second drive unit for moving the at least one rotating first and / or second transport element to the transport plane so that the determined lateral and / or angular offset of the note is corrected.

The control unit determines based on the determined lateral offset, in which period of time at least one pinch roller of a pair of rolls is pressed during transport of the note along the transport path against the drive roller opposite drive rollers, with different pinch rollers different Andruckzeiträume can be fixed. Furthermore, based on the determined angular offset, the control unit can determine for which period of time at least one of the pressure units exerts a pressure force on this value note during transport of the security note along the transport path, wherein different proof periods can be defined for a plurality of pressure units.

In particular, it is advantageous if the contact region of the pressure elements of the pressure units which contacts the notes of value has a rubber-made element or a coating of the contact region made of rubber or another material with a high coefficient of adhesion. Further, it is advantageous if the directed in the direction of the transport plane end of the pressure units has a hemispherical shape, so that the pressure force is punctiform or introduced over a small area in the bank note. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the cover plate of the lower part at the locations where the pressure elements press against the cover plate of the lower part, has hemispherical elevations in the direction of the transport plane to prevent adhesion of the notes of value to the cover plate.

The banknote can in particular be a banknote, a check, a voucher or a ticket.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description which, in conjunction with the accompanying figures, the invention using an exemplary embodiment explained in more detail.

Figur 1

eine schematische Darstellung mehrerer entlang einer Transportstrecke transportierter Wertscheine;

Figur 2

eine Untersicht einer schematischen Darstellung eines Unterteils einer Vorrichtung zum Ausrichten von Wertscheinen gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ;

Figur 3

eine Seitenansicht des Unterteils nach Figur 2 mit Sicht auf ein erstes Seitenteil;

Figur 4

eine weitere Seitenansicht des Unterteils nach den Figuren 2 und 3 der der in Figur 3 dargestellten Seite gegenüberliegenden Seite;

Figur 5

eine Draufsicht auf das Unterteil nach den Figuren 2 bis 4;

Figur 6

eine perspektivische Ansicht des Unterteils nach den Figuren 2 bis 5;

Figur 7

eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung eines Oberteils der Vorrichtung zum Ausrichten von Wertscheinen in einer Draufsicht bzw. einer Untersicht in Bezug auf die Einbaulage des Oberteils;

Figur 8

eine erste schematische perspektivische Darstellung des Oberteils der Vorrichtung zum Ausrichten von Wertscheinen nach Figur 7 mit Sicht auf die Oberseite des Oberteils in Bezug auf die Einbaulage des Oberteils mit Blickrichtung in Transportrichtung der Wertscheine;

Figur 9

eine weitere schematische perspektivische Darstellung des Oberteils nach den Figuren 7 und 8 mit Blickrichtung entgegen der Transportrichtung der Wertscheine;

Figur 10

einen Ausschnitt einer schematischen perspektivischen Darstellung des Oberteils nach den Figuren 7 bis 8 mit Sicht auf die Oberseite des Oberteils mit Blickrichtung entgegen der Transportrichtung der Wertscheine;

Figur 11

eine Draufsicht auf das Oberteil der Vorrichtung zum Ausrichten von Wertscheinen nach den Figuren 7 bis 10;

Figur 12

eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung des Oberteils der Vorrichtung zum Ausrichten von Wertscheinen nach den Figuren 7 bis 11 mit Sicht auf die Oberseite des Oberteils und Blickrichtung entgegen der Transportrichtung der Wertscheine;

Figur 13

ein Diagramm der Ansteuerung von Andruckrollen zum Erzeugen bzw. zum Korrigieren eines Seitenversatzes des Wertscheins von 30 mm;

Figur 14

ein Diagramm der Ansteuerung der Andruckrollen zum Erzeugen bzw. zum Korrigieren eines Seitenversatzes des Wertscheins von 6 mm; und

Figur 15

eine schematische Darstellung einer Vorrichtung zum Ausrichten von Wertscheinen mit einem Transportriemenpaar gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsform der Erfindung.

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FIG. 1

a schematic representation of several transported along a transport path notes of value;

FIG. 2

a bottom view of a schematic representation of a lower part of a device for aligning notes of value according to a first embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 3

a side view of the base after FIG. 2 with a view of a first side part;

FIG. 4

another side view of the base after the Figures 2 and 3 the one in FIG. 3 shown side opposite side;

FIG. 5

a plan view of the lower part of the FIGS. 2 to 4 ;

FIG. 6

a perspective view of the lower part of the FIGS. 2 to 5 ;

FIG. 7

a schematic perspective view of an upper part of the device for aligning bank notes in a plan view and a bottom view with respect to the mounting position of the upper part;

FIG. 8

a first schematic perspective view of the upper part of the device for aligning notes after FIG. 7 with a view of the top of the upper part with respect to the installation position of the upper part with a view in the transport direction of the notes of value;

FIG. 9

a further schematic perspective view of the upper part of the FIGS. 7 and 8th looking in the direction opposite to the transport direction of the notes of value;

FIG. 10

a section of a schematic perspective view of the upper part of the FIGS. 7 to 8 with a view of the top of the shell with a view towards the transport direction of the notes of value;

FIG. 11

a plan view of the upper part of the device for aligning notes after the FIGS. 7 to 10 ;

FIG. 12

a schematic perspective view of the upper part of the device for aligning bank notes after the FIGS. 7 to 11 with view of the top of the shell and viewing direction opposite to the transport direction of the notes of value;

FIG. 13

a diagram of the control of pinch rollers for generating or correcting a lateral offset of the bill of 30 mm;

FIG. 14

a diagram of the control of the pressure rollers for generating or correcting a lateral offset of the banknote of 6 mm; and

FIG. 15

a schematic representation of an apparatus for aligning bank notes with a pair of transport belts according to a second embodiment of the invention.

In FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of several arranged along a transport plane 10 notes of value 12 to 18 shown according to an embodiment of the invention. The banknotes 12 to 18 are transported by means of transport means, not shown, such as rollers, rollers, belts and / or switches along the transport path 10 in the transport direction P1. The dashed line 20 indicates the central axis of the transport path 10. The banknotes 12 to 18 are transported in a transport plane formed by the transport path 10. In the following, such a transport plane is also designated by the reference numeral 10.

The notes of value 12 to 18 should have a desired position for the transport path 10. From this target position, the positions of the notes 12 to 18 should differ only within small tolerances. In the desired position, the longitudinal sides of the banknote 12 to 18 are aligned orthogonal to the transport direction P1 and the short central axis of the banknote 12 to 18 is located on the central axis 20 of the transport path 10. Of the in FIG. 1 shown banknotes 12 to 18 is only the note 18 in target position. The longitudinal sides of the banknotes 12 to 18 are aligned in the present embodiment, at least in the desired position substantially transverse to the transport direction P1. Such an orientation of the longitudinal sides of the notes 12 to 18 orthogonal to the transport direction P1 is also referred to as long-side-first (LSF) orientation. Furthermore, it is advantageous if two successive banknotes 12 to 18 each have the same distance Y from each other. Of particular importance is an alignment of the notes of value 12 to 18 in the desired position when the notes of value 12 to 18 are transported at high speed along the transport path 10 of an ATM or an automatic cash deposit. For aligning the notes of value 12 to 16, the position of which deviates from the desired position, a device for aligning these notes 12 to 16 is provided according to the invention. The structure and function of the device for aligning notes 12 to 18 will be described below in connection with the FIGS. 2 to 15 described in more detail. The notes of value 12 to 18 pass through the device at the same transport speed as during their transport along other transport paths 10 in the ATM or in the automatic POS system. With the help of a Wertscheinprüfeinheit not shown for checking the authenticity of the notes 12 to 18 is in the present embodiment determines the deviation of the position of the banknote 12 to 18 of their desired positions. The value check unit is arranged in the transport direction P1 upstream of the device for aligning the notes 12 to 18.

Deviations of the position of the banknotes 12 to 18 from the target position, in particular in the removal of banknotes 12 to 18 from value ticket cassettes with poorly stacked banknotes 12 to 18, in an incorrect entry of notes 12 to 18 by a customer and / or in a Schiefzug of Notes 12 to 18 occur during collection or during transport along the transport path 10. When such deviations occur, it is necessary that the banknotes 12 to 18 are brought into their desired position with the aid of the device for aligning bank notes 12 to 18.

Further, by aligning the notes of value 12 to 18 in the target position, the orientation of the notes 12 to 18 in stacks for issuing the notes 12 to 18 as a bundle or for storing the notes 12 to 18 as a stack, for example in a note cassette, improved. In this way, the notes 12 to 18 can be stored to save space. Furthermore, the notes of value 12 to 18 can be issued to a customer in an attractive and convenient manner as an ordered bundle.

The in FIG. 1 shown value note 14 is not in target position. Although its longitudinal sides are oriented perpendicular to the transport direction P1, but its short central axis is not on the central axis 20 of the transport path 10. The short center axis of the note 14 is offset to the right, so that the note 14 has no angular offset but a lateral offset. The note 14 must therefore be moved to the left until the short center axis of the note 14 is located on the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10 to bring the note 14 in target position.

The note 12 has approximately the same lateral offset transversely to the central axis 20 of the transport path 10 as the note 14. However, the note 12 is additionally rotated by an angle φ to an orthogonal to the central axis 20 of the transport path 10. Such deviation by an angle from the desired position is also referred to as angular offset. The banknote 12 must be rotated by the angle -φ with the aid of the device for aligning bank notes 12 to 18 and additionally be moved to the left as seen in the direction of transport P1 until the short central axis of the banknote 12 lies on the central axis 20 of the transport path 10, to bring the note 12 in target position.

The note 16 has an angular offset of -φ and a lateral offset transversely to the central axis 20 of the transport path 10 in the transport direction P1 seen to the left. To bring this note 16 in target position, it must be rotated by the angle φ and moved to the right until the short central axis of the bill of exchange 16 is located on the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10.

In FIG. 2 a bottom view of a schematic representation of a lower part 22 of the aforementioned device for aligning notes 12 to 18 is shown. In the present embodiment, the device for aligning bank notes 12 to 18 is installed horizontally in an ATM so that the provided by the device portion of the transport path 10 is aligned horizontally. In other embodiments, the portion of the transport path 10 provided by the apparatus may also have a different orientation, in particular, the portion of the transport path 10 provided by the apparatus may be vertically aligned. Alternatively, any other installation position is possible. Elements with the same structure or the same function have the same reference numerals.

This in FIG. 2 The direction of rotation of the drive rollers 24 to 36 causes a transport of notes of value 12 to 18 in the transport direction P1 parallel to or along the central axis 20. The drive rollers 24 to 28 are rotationally fixed, stationary and not pivotable arranged on a first drive shaft 54. The drive roller 26 is arranged on the first drive shaft 54 such that the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10 lies in the radial center plane of the drive roller 26. The drive rollers 24 and 28 are arranged mirror-symmetrically to a plane which is arranged orthogonal to the transport plane 10 and which contains the central axis 20. The drive rollers 24 and 28 have the drive roller 26 each the same distance.

The drive rollers 30 and 32 are rotatably, fixedly and non-pivotably mounted on a second drive shaft 56. The drive rollers 30 and 32 have the same lateral distance from the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10. The drive rollers 34 and 36 are rotatable, stationary and non-pivotable on a third drive shaft 58, wherein the drive rollers 34 and 36 also on the drive shaft 58 mirror-symmetrical a plane which is arranged orthogonal to the transport plane 10 and in which the central axis 20 is located. The distance of the drive rollers 34 and 36 is less than the distance between the drive rollers 30 and 32 to each other. The distance between the drive rollers 30 and 32 to each other is again less than the distance of the drive rollers 24 and 28 to each other. Thus, the distance of the outer drive rollers in the transport direction P1 of the bank notes 12 to 18 in the apparatus for aligning the notes 12 to 18 decreases downstream.

The drive rollers 38 and 40 are provided with a fourth drive shaft 70, the drive rollers 42 and 44 with a fifth drive shaft 72, the drive rollers 50 and 52 with a sixth drive shaft 74 and the drive rollers 46 and 48 with a seventh drive shaft 76 each local, rotating and not pivotally connected. The drive rollers 38 and 40, the drive rollers 42 and 44, the drive rollers 46 and 48 and the drive rollers 50 and 52 each have the same distance from each other.

The drive shafts 54 to 58 are arranged orthogonal to the transport direction P1 and thus orthogonal to the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10. The drive shafts 70 to 76 on the other hand have a non-zero angle to an orthogonal to the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10. The drive shafts 70, 72 and 74, 76 each have the same angle to an orthogonal to the central axis 20. The central axis 20 divides the transport plane 10 in two sub-levels. The drive shafts 70 and 76 arranged in one of these part planes preferably have the same angle to one orthogonal to the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10. Likewise, the drive shafts 72 and 74 arranged in the other part plane of the transport plane 10 have the same angle to one orthogonal to the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10. The drive shafts 70 and 72 and the drive shafts 74 and 76 are each arranged in mirror image to the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10. Thus, the drive rollers 38 and 44, 40 and 42, 46 and 50, 48 and 52 are each arranged in mirror image to the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10. Advantageously, the angles of the drive shafts 70 and 72 and the angles of the drive shafts 74, 76 to each orthogonal to the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10 are equal in magnitude, but have a reverse sign. Furthermore, it is advantageous if this angle of the drive shafts is 70 to 76 + 25 ° or - 25 °. It is also advantageous if the distance of the drive roller 40 to the drive roller 42 is less than the distance of the drive roller 48 to the drive roller 52nd

Furthermore, the lower part 22 comprises three further drive shafts, namely an eighth drive shaft 60, a ninth drive shaft 62 and a tenth drive shaft 64. These drive shafts 60 to 64 are arranged orthogonal to the transport direction P1 and parallel to the transport plane 10. Both the drive shafts 54 to 58 and the drive shafts 60 to 64 are rotatably mounted in a first side part 66 and a second side part 68 opposite the first side part 66. The side parts 66 and 68 are arranged parallel to one another and orthogonal to the transport plane 10. The side parts 66 and 68 preferably have the same distance to the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10th

In the direction of the side facing away from the first side part 66 of the second side member 68, a first gear 82 is disposed on the first drive shaft 54, a second gear 84 on the tenth drive shaft 64 and a third gear 86 on the second drive shaft 56. The gears 82 to 86 are each rotatably and fixedly connected to the drive shafts 54, 64 and 56. Via the gears 82 to 86, a first toothed belt 80 is guided. Furthermore, the first toothed belt 80 is guided over a deflection roller 126. The deflection roller 126 is connected via an axis, not shown, in the second side part 68 and rotatably mounted on this axis. The deflection roller 126 is arranged on the side of the second side part 68 facing away from the first side part 66.

Further, four further gears 110, 104, 88, 90 rotatably and fixedly arranged on the tenth drive shaft 64. The gears 88 and 90 are arranged mirror-symmetrically to the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10. On the ninth drive shaft 62 three further gears 92, 94, 116 are arranged. The gears 92, 94, 116 are rotatably and fixedly connected to the ninth drive shaft 62. The gears 92 and 94 are in turn arranged mirror-symmetrically to the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10. Farther are on the eighth drive shaft 60, two more gears 112 and 115 arranged and rotatably and fixedly connected to the eighth drive shaft 60. Via the arranged on the tenth drive shaft 64 gear 110 and arranged on the eighth drive shaft 60 gear 112, a toothed belt 114 is guided. Further, via the gear 104, which is arranged on the tenth drive shaft 64, and arranged on the ninth drive shaft 62 gear 106, a toothed belt 108 is guided. The gear 115 of the eighth drive shaft 60 is engaged with the gear 116 of the ninth drive shaft 62.

On the second side part 68 facing away from the side of the first side part 66, a gear 128 and on the third drive shaft 58, a gear 130 are arranged on the second drive shaft 56. The gear 128 is rotatably and fixedly connected to the second drive shaft 56 and the gear 130 is rotatably and fixedly connected to the third drive shaft 58. Via the gears 128 and 130, a toothed belt 132 is guided.

Furthermore, the lower part 22 comprises a further transport unit 127. This further transport unit 127 comprises an eleventh drive shaft 123, on which a total of eight rollers 124a to 124h are arranged. The rollers 124a to 124h are rotatably and fixedly connected to the eleventh drive shaft 123. The eleventh drive shaft 123 is rotatably supported in the side parts 66 and 68. On the side facing away from the first side part 66 of the second side part 68, a small gear 120 and a large gear 144 are arranged on the eleventh drive shaft 123. Also on the ninth drive shaft 62 is disposed on the side facing away from the first side part 66 of the second side part 68, a small gear 118 and rotatably connected to the ninth drive shaft 62. About the small gears 120 and 118, a toothed belt 122 is guided. The timing belt 122 is guided over a pulley 140 in addition to the small gears 120 and 118. The deflection roller 140 is in FIG. 2 hidden by the toothed belt 122. The exact location of the pulley 140 can FIG. 4 be removed.

Furthermore, the further transport unit 127 comprises a switch which has a shaft 136, on which a total of 17 pivotable about the shaft 136 guide elements are arranged rotationally fixed. A guide element is designated by the reference numeral 138 by way of example. Via a solenoid 134 and a lever, the shaft 136 can be rotated and the guide elements 138 are pivoted.

The fourth drive shaft 70 is connected via a toothed belt 100 to the gear 88. Further, the fifth drive shaft 72 is connected via a toothed belt 98 to the gear 90, the seventh drive shaft 76 via a toothed belt 102 to the gear 92 and the sixth drive shaft 74 via a toothed belt 96 with the gear 94. The drive shafts 70 to 76 are on a in FIG. 2 Not shown cover plate rotatably mounted. In the other figures, the cover plate is designated by the reference numeral 146. The storage of the drive shafts 70 to 76 on the frame takes place for example via bearing blocks, which are connected by suitable screws 78a to 78m with the cover plate 146.

Via the gears 80 to 86, 88 to 94, 104, 106, 110, 112, 114, 118, 120, 128 and 130 as well as via the toothed belts 80, 96 to 102, 110, 104, 112, 114, 118, 120, 128 and 130 are all drive shafts 54 to 64, 70 to 76, 123 engaged with each other, so that when driving one of the drive shafts 54 to 64, 70 to 76, 123, all drive shafts 54 to 64, 70 to 76, 123 rotated or are driven. It is advantageous to dimension the gears so that all axes 54 to 64, 70 to 76, 123 are driven at the same speed. As a result, the peripheral speed of the drive rollers 24 to 36 and the drive rollers 38 to 52 at the same roller diameter of the drive rollers 24 to 36; 38 to 52 the same size. As a result, it is possible to prevent large forces in the transport direction P1 from being exerted on the notes of value 12 to 18, by which the notes of value 12 to 18 could be damaged. Furthermore, the notes of value 12 to 18 could collide at different peripheral speeds in the transport direction P1, whereby so-called paper jamming could occur. The drive of one or more drive shafts 54 to 64; 70 to 76; 123 can be done by one or more electric motors, not shown.

In FIG. 3 is a side view of the lower part 22 after FIG. 2 shown with a view of the first side part 66.

In FIG. 4 is a side view of the base 22 after the Figures 2 and 3 shown with a view of the second side part 68. The toothed belt 122 is guided via the gears 118 and 120 and in addition via the deflection roller 140. The Guide roller 140 is rotatably connected via an axis with the second side part 68. The deflection roller 140 is arranged on the side of the second side part 68 facing away from the first side part 66.

In FIG. 5 is a plan view of the lower part 22 after the FIGS. 2 to 4 shown. The lower part 22 has a cover plate 146, which additionally limits the transport path 10. On the surface of the cover plate 146, which points in the direction of the transport plane 10, a plurality of spherical segment-like bulges are arranged, which also project convexly in the direction of the transport plane 10 from the cover plate 146. One of these spherical segment-like bulges is identified by the reference numeral 148 by way of example. The spherical segment-like bulges 148 on the surface of the cover plate 146 reduce the friction of the notes of value 12 to 18 with the cover plate 146 and a caused by the friction electrostatic charge of the notes 12 to 18. Thus, by the bulges 148 prevents the banknotes 12 to 18 adhered to the cover plate 146. This in turn causes the transport of notes of value 12 to 18 take place unhindered and alignment of the notes of value 12 to 18 can be carried out without interference using the device according to the invention.

The cover plate 146 is dimensioned such that it covers the entire area between the two side parts 66 and 68. The cover plate 146 has recesses through which the drive rollers 24 to 52 project through the cover plate 146 and protrude therefrom. The drive rollers 24 to 52 preferably project further into the transport path 10 Preferably, the peripheral surfaces of the drive rollers 24 to 52 contact the transport plane 10, so that the drive rollers 24 to 52 contact the notes of value 12 to 18 during their transport through the device.

The cover plate 146 has seen in the transport direction P1 of the notes of value 12 to 18 behind each drive roller 24 to 36 each have a wedge-shaped recess 154a to 154g. The recesses 154a to 154g have their lowest point in the transport direction P1 seen behind the respective drive roller 24 to 36 and rise evenly to the height of the cover plate 146 at. The width of the recesses 154a to 154g increases linearly in the transport direction P1. Likewise, the cover plate 146 has a recess 156a to 156h behind each drive roller 38 to 52. Also, the recesses 156a to 156h have their deepest point in the transport direction P1 immediately behind the drive rollers 38 to 52. The depth of the recesses 156a to 156h increases linearly to the level of the cover plate 146. While the width of the recess 154a to 154g in both Directions evenly increases, the width of the recess 156a to 156h each only in one direction, namely on the side facing away from the median plane to. The depressions 154a to 154g and the depressions 156a to 156h serve not to interfere with a lateral movement of the notes of value 12 to 18 in the correction of a lateral offset, so that they form in particular no lateral stop for the obliquely transported to the transport direction P1 banknotes 12 to 18.

Furthermore, the cover plate 146 has four further recesses 158a, 158b, 160a, 160b. At least one sensor element 150a, 150b, 152a, 152b is arranged in each of these recesses. For example, light sources and photoelectric receivers are used as sensor elements 150a, 150b, 152a, 152b. The sensor elements 150a, 150b arranged in the transport direction P1 at the beginning of the transport path 10 serve to detect the position and position of the bank notes 12 to 18 when they pass through the device for aligning bank notes 12 to 18. Preferably, the sensor elements 150a to 150b, 152a, 152b complementary sensor elements in a lower part 22 opposite upper part opposite arranged, as will be explained in more detail below. The signals generated by the sensors 150a, 105b are evaluated in an evaluation unit, not shown, and a possible page or a current page and / or angular offset and / or paper jam of the supplied notes 12 to 18 are determined and / or a value note tracking is performed.

Starting from a determined current lateral and / or angular offset of the bank notes 12 to 18, drive units of alignment elements of the illustrated device for aligning bank notes 12 to 18 can be driven in the following. With the aid of the sensor elements 152a, 152b it can then be checked whether a required reduction or elimination of the position and / or angular offset up to the location of the sensor elements 152a, 152b has taken place as expected. In the event of deviations, the control of the downstream of the sensor elements 152a, 152b in the direction of transport P1 can still be followed by alignment elements for reducing or eliminating a any angular and / or lateral offset of the notes 12 to 18 are adjusted accordingly.

The cover plate 146 has two further depressions 162a, 162b, which, viewed in the transport direction P1, are arranged downstream of the drive rollers 36, 34. At least one sensor element 164a, 164b are arranged in each of the depressions 162a, 162b. The sensor elements 164a, 164b are used to detect the position and location of the notes 12 to 18 and to detect a paper jam and to track the notes 12 to 18. With the help of the sensor elements 164a and 164b or by other sensor elements not shown signals generated determine whether the notes of value have 12 to 18 after passing through the device for aligning banknote 12 to 18, the required target position. If there is still a deviation between the determined position of a banknote 12 to 18 and the desired target position, the banknote 12 to 18, depending on the design of the device for aligning bank notes 12 to 18, can be transported via corresponding transport sections (not shown) and the device for realigning notes of value to be fed again. As a result, these notes of value 12 to 18 can pass through the device for aligning notes 12 to 18 again, with the aim of achieving the desired set position in a second pass. This process can be repeated until the banknote 12 to 18 has reached the required target position.

In addition, the cover plate 146 has two further recesses 166a, 166b. The recesses 158a, the recess 158b, the recess 160a and the recess 160b, the recess 162a and the recess 162b and the recess 166a and the recess 166b are each arranged mirror-symmetrically to the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10.

In FIG. 6 is a perspective schematic representation of the lower part 22 after the FIGS. 2 to 5 shown.

In FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of an upper part 200 of the device for aligning bank notes 12 to 18 with a view of the underside of the upper part 200 with respect to the installation position selected in the embodiment shown. The upper part 200 comprises a total of 15 pressure rollers 224 to 252. The pressure rollers 224 to 252 are arranged in the upper part 200 such that, if the lower part 22 and the upper part 200 are correctly installed in an ATM or in an automatic cash deposit, one pressing roller 224 to 252 each one arranged in the lower part 22 and protruding from the cover plate 146 of the lower part 22 projecting drive roller 24 to 52 is arranged opposite. Preferably, in each case a pressure roller 224 to 252 of a drive roller 24 to 52 arranged exactly opposite one another. Further, it is advantageous if in each case the opposite drive roller 24 to 52 and pinch roller 224 to 252 are dimensioned equal. The pressure rollers 224 to 252 are not driven and therefore rotate only when they are on the respective opposite drive roller 24 to 52 or one between the respective pinch roller 224 to 252 and the opposite Drive roller 24 to 52 arranged note 12 to be pressed 18. A drive roller 24 to 52 and the respective opposite pinch roller 224 to 252 is also referred to as a pair of rollers. In the embodiment, thus, the drive roller 24 and the pinch roller 224, the drive roller 26 and the pinch roller 226, the drive roller 28 and the pinch roller 228, the drive roller 30 and the pinch roller 230, the drive roller 32 and the pinch roller 232, the drive roller 34 and the pinch roller 234, drive roller 36 and pinch roller 236, drive roller 38 and pinch roller 238, drive roller 40 and pinch roller 240, drive roller 242 and pinch roller 242, drive roller 44 and pinch roller 244, drive roller 46, and pinch roller 246. the drive roller 48 and the pinch roller 248, the drive roller 52 and the pinch roller 252 each have a pair of rollers.

Furthermore, the upper part 200 has a cover plate 254. The cover plate 254 has a plurality of spherical segment-shaped bulges 256 which project concavely from the cover plate 254 in the direction of the transport plane 10. As well as the spherical segment-shaped bulges 148 of the cover plate 146 of the lower part 22 and the spherical segment-shaped bulges 256 of the cover plate 254 of the upper part 200 serve to reduce the friction between the bank notes 12 to 18 and the cover plate 254 during transport of notes of value 12 to 18 in the transport direction P1. Like the cover plate 146, the cover plate 254 at the locations of the pressure rollers 224 to 252 corresponding recesses. Furthermore, the cover plate 254 has seen in the transport direction P1, behind the pinch rollers 224 to 252 each have a recess 258a to 258g, 260a to 260f, 262a, 262b. The recesses 258a to 258g, 260a to 248 provided behind the pinch rollers 224 to 252 260f, 262a, 262b each have a mirrored on the transport plane 10 shape as the opposite recesses 154a to 154g, 156a to 156h in the cover plate 146 of the lower part 22, which are behind the pinch roller 224 to 252 respectively opposite drive roller 24 to 52.

Further, the cover plate 254 of the top 200 has eight further recesses 266a, 266b, 270a, 270b, 264a, 264b, 274a and 274b. At least one sensor element 268a, 268b is arranged in each of the depressions 266a, 266b. The sensor elements 268a, 268b are used together with the sensor elements 150a, 150b, 152a, 152b, 164a, 164b for detecting the position and position of the bank notes 12 to 18, in particular for detecting a paper jam or for value tracking of the bank notes 12 to 18 during transport the device for aligning notes of value 12 to 18. With the aid of the signals generated by the sensor elements 150a, 150b, 268a, 268b, an eventual angular and / or lateral offset of the bank notes 12 to 18 can be determined with the aid of an evaluation unit, not shown. As sensor elements 150a, 150b, 268a, 268b optical sensor elements are preferably used.

Likewise, two further sensor elements 272a, 272b are arranged in the depressions 270a, 270b. With the aid of these sensor elements 272a, 272b and the sensor elements 152a, 152b, the position and position of the notes of value 12 to 18, after they have passed through the first alignment region of the device for aligning notes 12 to 18, determined and / or a tracking of the notes 12 to 18 are performed. With the aid of the evaluation unit, in turn, any possible angular and / or lateral offset of the bank notes 12 to 18 can be ascertained or the tracking of the bank notes 12 to 18 can be carried out. In this way it can be checked whether the desired reduction or elimination of the angular and / or lateral offset was successful and whether the banknotes 12 to 18 have been transported correctly along the transport path 10. An optionally newly determined angle and / or lateral offset of the notes of value 12 to 18 can be taken into account in the control of the following in the transport direction P1 following alignment elements for aligning the notes 12 to 18.

In further recesses 274a, 274b of the cover plate 254, two further sensor elements 276a, 276b are arranged. With the help of the sensor elements 276a, 276b and arranged in the lower part 22 sensor elements 164a, 164b, the position and location of the notes 12 to 18 after passing through the device for aligning notes 12 to 18 determined and tracking the notes 12 to 18 are performed. Furthermore, it can be determined with the aid of the evaluation unit, whether the banknotes 12 to 18 are in the desired position or whether there is still an angular and / or lateral offset. If a banknote 12 to 18 still have an angular and / or lateral offset, the banknote 12 to 18, as already described, can be returned to the device for aligning bank notes 12 to 18 via corresponding transport links, so that these bank notes 12 to 18 are the same Run through device for aligning notes 12 to 18 again. This process can be repeated as long as until the note 12 to 18 is in nominal position.

Through the depressions 264a, 264b, a pressure element of a pressure unit 278a, 278b can be moved toward the transport plane 10 in each case. With the aid of the pressure unit 278a, 278b, a pressure force transversely to the transport plane 10 can be exerted on a banknote 12 to 18 when it is in the contact pressure range of the pressure unit 278a, 278b. When only one pressing unit 278a or 278b is activated, the banknote 12 to 18 is decelerated or stopped in the part plane of the transporting plane 10 in which the pressing element 278a or 278b is exerted on the pressing force transversely to the transporting direction 10, while the banknote 12 to 18 is transported further in the transport direction P1 at least in the other part plane of the transport plane 10 with substantially unchanged speed. Thereby, a rotation of the bill around the point where the pressing force is exerted by the pressing unit 278a, 278b is generated. In this way, any possible angular offset of the banknote 12 to 18 can be eliminated or at least reduced. The pressure or contact region of the pressure units 278a, 278b, with which the respective pressure unit 278a, 278b has contacted the surface of a banknote 12 to 18, preferably has a surface with a high static friction. In particular, the contact area of the pressure elements of the pressure units 278a, 278b has a rubber-made element or a coating of rubber. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the end of the pressure units 278a, 278b directed in the direction of the transport plane 10 has a hemispherical shape, so that the pressure force is introduced punctiform or over a small area into the banknote becomes. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the cover plate 146 of the lower part 22 at the points at which the pressing elements 278a, 278b press against the cover plate 146 of the lower part 22 has hemispherical elevations in the direction of the transport plane 10 as counter-pressure elements. As a result, a pressure force for delaying or stopping the banknote 12 to 18 can be introduced into the banknote 12 to 18 such that a rotation of the banknote 12 to 18 about the point of contact with the pressure element 278a, 278b and the counter-pressure element in the activation of only one pressure unit 278a, 278b is not or only slightly hampered. With simultaneous activation of the pressure units 278a, 278b, the distances Y between two consecutively transported along the transport path 10 notes 12 to 18 can be changed.

Both the pressure rollers 224 to 252 and the pressure units 278a, 278b can be moved to the transport plane 10 by means of drive units for moving the pressure rollers 224 to 252 or the pressure units 278a, 278b. In this case, the pressure rollers 224 to 252 depending on the activation of the respective drive unit in the direction of the drive rollers 24 to 52 and again moved away from the drive rollers 24 to 52. If one of the pressure rollers 224 to 252 has been moved to the opposite roller 24 to 52, they touch the respective drive roller 24 to 52 and thus can on a between the drive roller 24 to 52 and the pinch roller 224 to 252 arranged banknote 12 to 18 a force across exercise to the transport level 10. The drive units for moving the pinch rollers 224 to 252 and the pressure units 278a, 278b will be described in more detail in the following figures.

By moving the non-driven pinch rollers 224 to 252 and not the driven drive rollers 124 to 152 by means of drive units, a smaller mass must be moved. If the drive rollers 124 to 152 are moved, it would be necessary to move larger masses due to the drive elements coupled to the drive rollers. This would result in a slower mechanical system and longer reaction times would be required. Furthermore, it would be structurally much more expensive to move the drive rollers 124 to 152.

In FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view of the upper part 200 of the device for aligning notes 12 to 18 after FIG. 7 with view of the top of the upper part 200 and viewing direction in the transport direction P1 of the notes 12 to 18 shown. The cover plate 254 of the upper part 200 has on the side facing away from the transport plane 10 more stiffening webs and attachment points for other components of the upper part 200. One of these webs is exemplified by the reference numeral 300.

The pressure rollers 224 to 228 are arranged in a holding and guiding element 302 and have a common axis of rotation. The pressure rollers 224 to 228 are each rotatably mounted in the holding and guiding element 302 about the axis of rotation, wherein the axis of rotation have a fixed relative position to the holding and guiding element 302 and wherein the pressure rollers and the holding and guiding element 302 is not one to the transport plane 10 orthogonal axis are pivotable. The holding element 302 is connected to the cover plate 254 of the upper part 200 via pivot bearings.

The ends of the holding and guiding element 302 are each connected to an armature 308, 310 of a lifting magnet 304, 306. The lifting magnet 304 comprises two coils 312, 313 and an armature 308. The armature 308 is connected to the holding and guiding element 302 in order to move it out of the cover plate 254 by means of a pivoting movement via the pivot bearings or in the opposite direction further into the cover plate To move in 254. The conveying direction of the pressure rollers 224 to 228 remains parallel to the central axis 20. The two coils 312, 313 of the solenoid 304 are each connected alternatively by a control unit with a voltage source to effect a desired movement of the armature 308, 310. The solenoids 304, 306 have at least one permanent magnet, which serves to hold the armature 308, 308 in an end position, preferably in the position in which the lifting magnets 304, 306 are not pressed against the opposite drive rollers. If current flows through one of the two coils 312, 313, the armature 308 is moved along its longitudinal axis towards the lower part 22 or away from it.

Alternatively, a solenoid 304, 306 can be used, which has only one coil 312, 313. During a current flow through this coil, the armature of the lifting magnet and the pressure roller coupled to the armature are moved in the direction of the opposite drive roller. The solenoid then has a return spring, which in case of interruption of the current flow moved back through the coil, the armature to a starting position in which the pressure roller coupled to the armature does not contact the opposite drive roller.

The structure and function of the solenoid 306 are identical to the structure of the solenoid 304. If the armature 308, 310 of the lifting magnets 304, 306 raised, the holding and guiding element 302 is pivoted upwards, so that the pressure rollers 224 to 228 of the Transport level 10 and the drive rollers 24 to 28 are moved away. Thus, the pinch rollers 224 to 228 no longer exert a pressing force on a transported in the transport plane 10 in the transport direction P1 ticket 12 to 18 or on the opposite drive rollers 24 to 28.

Further illustrated lifting magnets 314 to 322b are identically constructed as the solenoids 304, 306. The solenoid 314 is connected to a receiving unit (not shown), in which the pressure roller 232 is rotatably mounted about its axis of rotation. By the lifting magnet 314, the pressure roller 232 can be moved together with the receiving unit orthogonal or alternatively obliquely to the transport plane 10. Likewise, the armature 317 of the lifting magnet 316 is connected to a receiving unit (not shown) in which the pressure roller 230 is rotatably mounted. By means of the lifting magnet 316, the pressure roller 230 can thus be moved together with the receiving unit orthogonally or alternatively at an angle to the transport plane 10.

Furthermore, the upper part 200 comprises a receiving unit 366, in which the pressure rollers 238 and 240 are each rotatably mounted. The receiving unit 366 to the transport plane 10 toward and away from the movable with the cover plate 254 of the upper part 200 connected. Furthermore, the receiving unit 366 is connected to the armature 321 of a lifting magnet 320. If the armature 321 is moved away from the transport plane 10 by a corresponding activation of the lifting magnet 320, the receiving unit 366 is also moved away from the transport plane 10. As a result, the pressure rollers 238 and 240 are moved away from the transport plane 10 and lifted by the opposing pinch rollers 38, 40. In the same way, the pinch rollers 242 to 252 are coupled to the lifting magnets 318 to 322. Thus, the pinch rollers 242 to 252 can be moved orthogonally or obliquely to the transport plane 10, d. H. be raised or lowered.

The armatures 341, 343 of the lifting magnets 324, 326 are fixedly connected to the pressure elements of the pressure units 278a, 278b or alternatively form these pressure elements. By means of the lifting magnets 324, 326, the pressure elements of the pressure units 278a, 278b can be moved transversely to the transport plane 10. The structure of the lifting magnets 324, 326 differs from the structure of the lifting magnets 304 to 322, characterized in that the lifting magnets 324, 326 only one coil 340, 346 to a movement of the pressing elements out of the cover plate 254 out to the transport plane 10 and in the opposite direction to have. A movement of the pressure elements of the pressure units 278a, 278b in the opposite direction is generated by the spring force of a respective return spring 342, 344, which is opposite to a movement caused by the coils 340, 346 movement of the armature 341, 343 at a currentless coil 340, 346 causes. The return springs 342, 344 are arranged on the upper side of the lifting magnets 324, 326. Alternatively, it is possible to use, instead of the lifting magnets 324 and 326, lifting magnets which have a similar construction to the lifting magnets 304 to 322.

In FIG. 9 is a schematic perspective view of the upper part 200 of the device for aligning bank notes 12 to 18 after the FIGS. 7 to 8 with view of the top of the upper part 200 and viewing direction opposite to the transport direction P1 shown. Another holding and guiding element 348 is pivotally connected to the cover plate 254 of the upper part 200. In the holding and guiding element 348, the non-visible pressure rollers 234, 236 are rotatable, stationary and not pivotable about an axis orthogonal to the transport plane 10. The holding and guiding element 348 is connected to the anchors of two lifting magnets, not shown. With the aid of these lifting magnets, the holding and guiding element 348 can be moved toward and away from the opposing pinch rollers 34, 36, so that the pinch rollers 234, 236 can also be moved substantially orthogonally or alternatively at an angle to the transport plane 10.

Furthermore, in FIG. 10 a plurality of electrical contact elements 350a to 350j shown for tabs, with which not shown connecting lines for powering the respective coils of the lifting magnets can be connected.

In FIG. 10 is a section of the upper part 200 of the device for aligning notes 12 to 18 after the FIGS. 7 to 9 with view of the top of the upper part 200 and viewing direction opposite to the transport direction P1 of the notes 12 to 18 shown. The holding and guiding element 348 is in the illustration after FIG. 10 has been removed, so that the pressure rollers 234, 236 are visible.

In FIG. 11 a top view of the upper part 200 of the device for aligning notes 12 to 18 shown. In addition to the holding and guiding elements 302 and 348, the upper part 200 also comprises a further holding and guiding element 368. In the holding and guiding element 368, the pressure rollers 230 and 232 are rotatably mounted and not pivotable about an axis orthogonal to the transport plane 10. The holding element 368 can be pivoted away via the lifting magnets 314 and 316, not shown, from the transport plane 10 or to the transport plane 10.

Furthermore, the upper part 200 comprises two further receiving units 362, 364. In the receiving unit 364, the pressure rollers 242 and 244 are rotatable and are not pivotably mounted about an axis orthogonal to the transport plane 10. In the receiving unit 362, the pressure rollers 250 and 252 are rotatable and not pivotable about an axis orthogonal to the transport plane 10. The receiving unit 364 can via the in FIG. 11 Lifting magnets 321, not shown, away from the transport plane 10 or pivoted to the transport plane 10. The receiving unit 362 can via the in FIG. 11 Lifting magnets 322b, not shown, are pivoted away from the transport plane 10 or pivoted toward the transport plane 10.

In FIG. 12 is a schematic perspective view of the upper part 200 of the device for aligning bank notes 12 to 18 after the FIGS. 7 to 11 with respect to the top of the upper part 200 and viewing direction opposite to the transport direction P1 of the notes 12 to 18 shown. In FIG. 12 only the armature of the lifting magnet 322b is shown, so that the recording unit 356 coupled to the armature is visible for receiving the pressure rollers 246, 248. Furthermore, the complete solenoid 326 including the armature 352 is not shown, so that in Figure 12, only the pressure element 357 can be seen, which is firmly connected to the armature 354 of the solenoid 326 in the ready state. The pivoting movement of the receiving unit 356 is guided by the guide elements 358 and 360. The guide elements 358 and 360 in turn are fixedly connected to the cover plate 254 of the upper part 200. If the armature 354 of the lifting magnet 326 is moved upward upon a corresponding activation of the lifting magnet 326, then the receiving unit 356 together with the armature 354 is also moved upwards. Together with the receiving unit 356, the pressure rollers 246 and 248 are thereby also moved upward away from the transport plane 10. At least one guide element for guiding the movement of the respective receiving unit is provided in each case for the further receiving units.

In FIG. 13 a diagram is shown with the course of the movement of the pressure rollers 224 to 252 caused by the lifting magnets for a lateral offset of 30 mm to be generated or corrected. The lateral offset is already before the delivery of the banknote 12 to 18 with the aid of a sensor unit arranged upstream of the device for adjusting banknotes, preferably with the aid of already mentioned authenticity testing unit, determined and transmitted to a control unit. With the help of the control unit then the required control of the solenoid is set.

The drive rollers 24 to 52 are permanently driven at the same speed. In the pressure position, a pinch roller 224 to 252 is pressed with a force across the transport plane 10 against the opposite drive roller 24 to 52. If there is a banknote 12 to 18 between the pressure roller 224 to 252 in the pressure position and opposing drive roller 24 to 52, this value note is pressed by the pressure roller 224 to 252 against the drive roller 24 to 54. There is a pinch roller 224 to 252 in a raised position in which it does not touch the opposite drive roller 24 to 52, or no force exerted on a bill 12 to 18, located in the transport plane 10 at the location between the respective pinch roller 224 to 252 and the respective opposite drive roller 24 to 52 is located.

The pairs of rollers formed by the pinch rollers 224 to 252 and drive rollers 24 to 52 can be classified into two groups. The pairs of rollers formed by the pinch rollers 224 to 236 and the drive rollers 24 to 36 are used for straight-ahead transport of banknotes 12 to 18. These pairs of rollers for transporting the banknotes 12 to 18 are used exclusively for straightaway transport of banknotes 12 to 18 in the transport direction P1. The through the pinch rollers 238 to 252 and the drive rollers 38 to 52nd Roll pairs formed are also referred to as pairs of rolls for lateral offset of the notes 12 to 18. The roller pairs for lateral offset of the notes of value 12 to 18 have a non-zero angle to an orthogonal to the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10. This practice the pairs of rollers for lateral offset of the notes 12 to 18, if the corresponding pinch roller 238 to 252 is in the pressure position, a force obliquely to the transport direction P1 on the banknotes 12 to 18 from. This results in a transport of the notes of value 12 to 18 obliquely to the transport direction P1 so that any existing page offset can be corrected. The longer a pinch roller 238 to 252 presses on the corresponding drive roller 38 to 52, that is, the longer a pinch roller 238 to 252 is in the pressure position, the further the bill 12 to 18 of the pair of rollers in the direction of the central axis 20 of the transport plane 10 moves , When the banknote pairs 12 to 18 come into contact with the pairs of pages for lateral offset, the banknote 12 to 18 is not engaged or in contact with the pairs of rollers for straight-line transport.

If the pressure elements of the pressure units 278a, 278b are in a lower position, in which the contact areas of the pressure elements press against the cover plate 146 of the lower part 22, then a force transversely to the transport plane 10 is applied to the location of the pressure units 278a, 278b in FIG Transport level 10 held 12 to 18 exercised. As a result, it is greatly decelerated or completely stopped at the location of the pressure unit 278a, 278b and performs a rotary movement about the point of contact of the note of value 12 to 18 with the contact area of the pressure element. The longer the pressure element is in the lower position, that is, the longer the pressure element of the pressure unit 278a, 278b is pressed on the banknote 12 to 18, the further the banknote 12 to 18 is rotated because it is simultaneously driven by the pairs of rollers for straight-ahead transport. In this way, a possibly present angular offset of a banknote 12 to 18 can be corrected in a simple manner.

On the basis of the angle and / or lateral offset information provided for a banknote 12 to 18, the evaluation unit determines when and how long which pressure roller 224 to 252 or when and how long which pressure unit 278a, 278b must be brought into the pressure position to correct for the present angular and / or lateral offset, d. H. to reduce or eliminate.

In FIG. 13 the movement of the pinch rollers 224 to 236 of the roller pairs for the straight-line transport of the bank notes 12 to 18 and the pinch rollers 238 to 252 of the roller pairs for correcting the lateral offset of the bank notes 12 to 18 is shown by the actuation of the lifting magnets. The time is given on the X-axis. The movement of the pressure rollers 224 to 252 is indicated on the Y-axis. At 0.0 mm, the pressure rollers 224 to 252 are in the maximum pressure position, ie the pressure rollers 224 to 252 have been moved furthest out of the cover plate 254. The transport plane 10 is at 0.5 mm. The further movement to 0.0 mm is opposed by the pressure rollers 224 to 252 Drive rollers 24 to 52 prevents, however, a corresponding pressure force is generated. Thus, there is a pinch roller 224 to 252 at the height of 0.5 mm, so it touches the corresponding drive roller 24 to 52. The upper part of the diagram in FIG. 13 indicates the timing of the heights of the pinch rollers 238 to 252 of the roller pairs for correcting the lateral offset of the notes 12 to 18. The lower part of the diagram in FIG. 13 gives the time profile of the height of the pinch rollers 24 to 28; or 30 to 32 of the pairs of rollers for straight-ahead transport of the notes of value 12 to 18 at. Straight-line transport is also referred to as the main transport. During the first 0.039 seconds, the pinch rollers 24 to 28 of the roller pairs for straight-line transport of the notes 12 to 18 are in the pressing position and the pinch rollers 238 to 252 of the roller pairs for correcting lateral offset of the notes 12 to 18 in the upper position. During this period, the notes of value 12 to 18 are transported exclusively in the transport direction P1. In a second time period starting at 0.039 seconds and ending at 0.085 seconds, the pinch rollers 224 to 236 of all the pairs of rolls for straight-line delivery of the notes 12 to 18 are in the upper raised position, whereas the pinch rollers 238, 240 and 242, 244, respectively the pairs of rollers for correcting the lateral offset of the notes 12 to 18 are in the pressure position. During this period, the notes of value 12 to 18 are moved transversely to the transport direction P1. In this period, the pairs of rollers formed by the pinch rollers 238 and 240, 242 and 244, the drive rollers 38 and 40 and 42 and 44 respectively exert a force on the banknote 12 to 18 and shift the banknote 12 to 18 laterally. Depending on the required shift direction, the Pinch rollers 238 and 240 or the pinch rollers 242 and 244 activated.

During a third time period beginning at 0.085 second and ending at 0.120 second, the pinch rollers 230 to 232 of the roller pairs for straight-line delivery of the notes of value 12 to 18 are in the pressure position, whereas the remaining pinch rollers 234 to 252 are in the raised position , During this third time period, the notes of value 12 to 18 are transported exclusively in the transport direction P1. For this purpose, the roller pairs formed by the pinch rollers 230, 232 and the drive rollers 30, 32 exert a force on the bank notes 12 to 18 during the third period of time.

In a fourth period beginning at 0.120 seconds and ending at 0.162 seconds, the pinch rollers 224 to 236 of the roller pairs for straight-line delivery of the notes 12 to 18 are not in their press-on position while the pinch rollers 246, 248 and 250, 252 are dependent from the required angular offset of the pairs of rollers to eliminate or reduce a lateral offset of the notes 12 to 18 are in the pressure position. During this fourth time period, the banknotes 12 to 18 are transversely or obliquely transported to the transport direction P1. The notes of value 12 to 18 are contacted and transported during the fourth time period by the pairs of rollers formed by the pressure rollers 246, 248 or 250, 252 and the drive rollers 46, 48 and 50, 52.

Such a complementary course of the heights of the pinch rollers 224 to 236 of the roller pairs for straight-ahead transport of the notes 12 to 18 and the pinch rollers 238 to 252 of the pairs of rollers for aligning the notes 12 to 18 is advantageous because a simultaneous contact of the pinch rollers 224 to 236 and 236 to 252 is prevented. The caused by a simultaneous contact forces on the notes 12 to 18 are thereby avoided. Such forces could lead to damage of the notes 12 to 18.

In FIG. 14 is a diagram of the control of the pinch rollers 224 to 252 shown at a positional offset of 6 mm of the notes 12 to 18. Compared to FIG. 13 are the periods in which the pinch rollers 238, 240 and 242, 244 and 248 or 250, 252 of the roller pairs for correcting the lateral offset of the bank notes 12 to 18 in the pressure position are significantly shorter.

In FIG. 15 a schematic representation of an alternative design of the device for aligning bank notes 12 to 18 shown with a pair of transport belts. In this alternative design, the pinch rollers 224 to 232 have been replaced by a first transport belt 370, which is guided over two rollers 372 and 374. Likewise, the drive rollers 24 to 32 are replaced by a second conveyor belt, not shown. The first transport belt 370 and the second transport belt together are also referred to as a transport belt pair. The transport belt pair is used in the present embodiment exclusively for the straight-ahead transport of the bank notes 12 to 18.

The first transport belt 370 can be moved away via lifting magnets, not shown, to the transport plane 10 or away from the transport plane 10. The first transport belt 370 is not driven. Whereas the second transport belt is constantly driven. The second transport belt is preferably moved at the same peripheral speed as the drive rollers 34 to 52. The drive rollers 34 to 52 and the pinch rollers 234 to 252 are arranged the same as in the embodiment of the FIGS. 2 to 11 and have the same functions as in the embodiment of the FIGS. 2 to 11 ,

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

transport distance

12, 14, 16, 18

of notes

20

central axis

22

lower part

24 to 52

drive rollers

54 to 64, 70 to 76, 123

drive shaft

66, 68

side panel

78a to 78m

screw

80, 96 to 102, 108, 114, 122, 132 82 to 94, 104, 106,

toothed belt

110, 112, 115

gear

116, 118, 120, 128, 130, 144

gear

126, 140

idler pulley

127

Next transport unit

134

solenoid

136

wave

138

vane

146

cover

148

bulge

154a to 154g, 156a to 156h, 158a, 158b

deepening

160a, 160b, 162a, 162b, 166a, 166b

deepening

150a, 150b, 152a, 152b, 164a, 164b

sensor element

200

top

224 to 252

pinch

254

cover

256

bulge

258a to 258g, 260a to 260f, 262a, 262b

deepening

264a, 264b, 266a, 266b, 270a, 270b, 274a, 274b

deepening

268a, 268b, 272a, 272b, 276a, 276b

sensor element

278a, 278b

pressure unit

300

web

302, 348, 368

Holding and guiding element

304, 306, 314-322b, 324, 326

solenoid

308, 310, 315, 317, 321, 341, 343, 352, 354

anchor

312, 313, 340, 346

Do the washing up

342, 344

Return spring

350a to 350j

tabs

356, 362, 364, 366

recording unit

358, 360

guide elements

370

conveyor belts

372, 374

roll

Claims (16)

1. Apparatus for orienting at least one valuable document,
   having first and second transport elements (24 to 52, 224 to 252) for transporting the valuable document (12 to 18) in a transport plane (10) of a transport section,
   at least one first rotating transport element (38 to 52, 238 to 252) being provided which generates a drive force which acts on the valuable document (12 to 18) obliquely with respect to a centre axis (20) of the transport section, which centre axis (20) lies in the transport plane (10),
   at least one second rotating transport element (24 to 36, 224 to 236) being provided which generates a drive force which acts on the valuable document (12 to 18) parallel to the centre axis (20) of the transport section,
   having at least one first drive unit (304, 306, 314 to 322b) for moving the first rotating transport element (238 to 252) at least towards the transport plane (10), having at least one second drive unit for moving the second rotating transport element (224 to 236) at least towards the transport plane, and
   having at least one pressing unit (278a, 278b) which, in a pressing position, exerts a pressing force on the valuable document (12 to 18) transversely with respect to the transport plane (10).
2. Apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in that the conveying direction which is produced by the second rotating transport element for transporting the valuable document (12 to 18) runs parallel to the centre axis (20) of the transport section, and in that the conveying direction which is produced by the first rotating transport element for transporting the valuable document (12 to 18) runs obliquely with respect to the centre axis (20) and preferably intersects the centre axis (20) downstream in the transport direction (P1) of the transport section.
3. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first transport element (24 to 52, 224 to 252) and/or the second transport element comprise/comprises at least one roller pair, the roller pair comprising a pressing roller (224 to 252) and a drive roller (24 to 52), and it being possible for the pressing roller (224 to 252) of at least one roller pair to be moved transversely with respect to the transport plane (10) with the aid of the drive unit (304, 306, 314 to 322b).
4. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least two, preferably eight, roller pairs are provided for correcting a lateral offset of the valuable document (12 to 18).
5. Apparatus according to either of the preceding Claims 3 and 4, characterized in that in each case two roller pairs for correction which serve as first transport elements are arranged mirror-symmetrically with respect to a centre plane which runs orthogonally with respect to the transport plane (10) through the centre axis (20) of the transport section.
6. Apparatus according to one of Claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the conveying directions of the roller pairs for correcting a lateral offset of the valuable document (12 to 18), which roller pairs are arranged on a first side of a centre plane which runs orthogonally with respect to the transport plane (10) through the centre axis (20) of the transport section, have the same first angle with respect to an orthogonal, lying in the transport plane (10), with respect to the centre axis (20) of the transport section, and in that the conveying directions of the roller pairs for correcting a lateral offset of the valuable document (12 to 18), which roller pairs are arranged on the opposite second side of the centre plane, have in each case the same second angle with respect to an orthogonal, lying in the transport plane (10), with respect to the centre axis (20) of the transport section, the first and second angles having the same amount and an opposite algebraic sign.
7. Apparatus according to Claim 6, characterized in that the first angle has a value in the range from +20° to +35°, preferably +25°, and in that the second angle has a value in the range from -20° to -35°, preferably -25°.
8. Apparatus according to one of the preceding Claims 3 to 7, characterized in that the at least one first drive unit (318 to 322b) and/or the at least one second drive unit move/moves at least one pressing roller (234 to 252) optionally in the direction of the drive roller (24 to 52) which lies opposite the pressing roller and in the opposite direction.
9. Apparatus according to one of the preceding Claims 3 to 8, characterized in that the rotational axes of the drive rollers (24 to 52) are stationary, and in that the drive unit (318 to 322b) displaces the rotational axes of the pressing rollers (224 to 252) in the case of a movement of the pressing rollers (224 to 252) at least towards the transport plane (10).
10. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second transport element comprises at least one transport belt pair.
11. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least two pressing units (278a, 278b) are provided which are at the same lateral spacing from a centre plane which runs orthogonally with respect to the transport plane (10) through the centre axis (20) of the transport section, the force directions of the pressing forces which can be exerted on the valuable document (12 to 18) by the pressing units being parallel to one another.
12. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a first bounding element (146) which delimits a transport region of the transport section with a first contact region which faces the transport region and/or a second bounding element (254) which delimits the transport region of the transport section with a second contact region which faces the transport region are/is provided, the contact regions being arranged so as to lie opposite one another and delimiting the transport region, and at least one contact region (146, 254) having a plurality of convex bulges (148, 256) which project out of the contact region (146, 254).
13. Apparatus according to Claim 12, characterized in that the first and/or second contact region (146, 254) have/has a cut-out (154a to 154g, 156a to 156h, 258a to 258g, 260a to 260f, 262a, 262b) downstream of at least one drive and/or pressing roller (24 to 52, 224 to 252) as viewed in the transport direction (P1).
14. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a control unit determines on the basis of the detected lateral offset the time period, during which at least one of the pressing rollers (238 to 252) is pressed against the drive roller which lies opposite the pressing roller during the transport of the valuable document (12 to 18) along the transport section, it being possible for different pressing time periods to be determined in the case of a plurality of pressing rollers, and in that the control unit determines on the basis of the detected angular offset the time period, during which at least one of the pressing units (278a, 278b) exerts a pressing force on the valuable document (12 to 18) during the transport of the said valuable document (12 to 18) along the transport section, it being possible for different pressing time periods to be determined in the case of a plurality of pressing units.
15. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that end of the pressing units (278a, 278b) which is directed in the direction of the transport plane (10) has a hemispherical shape.
16. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a contact region of the pressing elements of the pressing units (278a, 278b), which contact region makes contact with the valuable documents (12 to 18), has an element which is produced from rubber or a coating made from rubber.

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