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US 2007/0176349 A1Published application
Dispensing Value Sheet Store
AssigneeMEI, Inc.
InventorsAndre Gerlier, Roberto Polidoro, Guillermo Garcia, Christian Voser
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AssigneeMEI, Inc.
InventorsAndre Gerlier, Roberto Polidoro, Guillermo Garcia, Christian Voser
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A store for storing value sheets such as banknotes in a stack and for dispensing the value notes from the stack. When more than a single value sheet is dispensed from the stack, the store returns all but one of the value sheets to the stack while moving the stack to reduce friction between the returning value sheet and the topmost value sheet of the stack. Means for securing the stack are also provided: a support for the stack is anchored and/or extra pressure is applied to the stack. The store includes means for indicating when the stack contains more than a predetermined number of value sheets and means for preventing securing of the store when the predetermined number of value sheets is exceeded. A value sheet store with part of a sidewall integrally formed with the lid. A value sheet store which includes a lid attached to a housing by a hinge located on an edge of the housing. Apparatus and a method for determining the height of a stack of value sheets. A shutter arrangement in a value sheet store which acts to block an aperture through which value sheets are dispensed.
A value sheet store which stores value sheets in a stack, and which includes means for dispensing sheets by removing sheets from the stack, the dispensing means including means operable, when a bundle of two or more sheets is removed, for returning all but one of the value sheets of the bundle to the stack, and means for increasing a distance between the stack and the dispensing means when sheets are returned to the stack.
Apparatus for use with a store for storing value sheets in a stack having at least one variable dimension which includes an indicator for indicating when the variable dimension exceeds a predetermined size.
A value sheet store for storing value sheets in a stack comprising at least one adjustable guide for lateral engagement with the stack.
A value sheet store from which value sheets may be dispensed including a housing having an aperture from which the value sheets are dispensed wherein the store further includes a shutter operable to block the aperture.
A value sheet handler comprising:
A value sheet store which includes a housing for containing a stack of value sheets, the housing having side walls and a lid for providing access to the stack wherein at least part of one of the side walls is integrally formed with the lid.
A value sheet store having a housing comprising at least one wall describing a plane and a handle attached to the housing at an edge of the housing defined by the wall.
A value sheet storage system comprising a first and a second value sheet store each having a housing comprising at least one wall describing a plane and a handle attached to the housing at an edge of the housing defined by the wall.
Apparatus for use with a store for storing valuing sheets in a stack which includes means for determining a height of the stack.
A value sheet store for storing a stack of value sheets comprising apparatus that includes means for determining a height of the stack.
A method of dispensing value sheets from a value store, said value sheets being arranged in a stack, said method comprising:
A method of handling a value sheet store, the store being adapted to retain value sheets in a stack and to move the stack during a dispensing operation, the method comprising securing the stack against such movement for transportation purposes.
A method of securing a value sheet store adapted to dispense value sheets through an aperture comprising blocking the aperture.
A method of detennining the height of a stack of value sheets stored in a value sheet store.
A method of determining the height of a stack of value sheets stored in a value sheet store wherein said store is adapted to dispense value sheets stored in the stack, the method comprising:
Transport means for transporting value sheets which includes a roller mounted on a shaft for rotation relative to a support wherein the shaft cleaves to allow removal of the roller.
A value note store comprising transport means for transporting value sheets, wherein the transport means includes a roller mounted on a shaft for rotation relative to a support wherein the shaft cleaves to allow removal of the roller.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.