Paper sheet processing apparatus

An apparatus for processing paper sheets for general use, said sheets being stored in batches sealed with a wrapping band, comprising:

• carrying means for carrying said withdrawn paper sheets;
• wrapping band removal means for cutting said wrapping band;
• pickup means for picking up said paper sheets from said carrying means, one by one;
• inspection means for inspecting said paper sheets picked up by said pickup means, and for classifying said paper sheets into two groups, an unmachinable first group and a machinable second group;
• first collecting means for collecting said first group of paper sheets;
• judgment means for classifying said second group of paper sheets into two subgroups, a legitimate third group and a counterfeit fourth group;
• second collecting means for collecting said third group of paper sheets;
• third collecting means for collecting said fourth group of paper sheets, said third collecting means including:
• a) a housing which is open at the bottom, b) a bottom plate attached to said housing in such a way that said bottom plate can be moved, and c) driving means for moving said bottom plate;
• means for supplying a classification card to said third collecting means;
• wherein said first collecting means includes a receiving surface disposed under said bottom plate of said third collecting means, so that said fourth group of sheets and said classification card can be placed onto said receiving surface;
• storage means, disposed under said first collecting means, to receive:
• (1) said first group of paper sheets, (2) said wrapping band, (3) said fourth group of paper sheets, and (4) said classification card;
• and
• extrusion means for collectively pushing out, into said storage means, said first group of paper sheets collected on said receiving surface, said wrapping band, and said fourth group of paper sheets.