Transport system for document validator
AssigneeMars, Incorporated
InventorsAndre Gerlier, Roberto Polidoro
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Abstract
A banknote validator comprises a banknote transport path divided in multiple transport sub-systems. Each sub-system is easy to maintain because the axes of a sub-system are in reduced number, and easily removable for maintenance of the sub-system. The validator allows continuous frictional engagement of a banknote in the transport path, including between sub-systems.
Claims14
A transport system for a document validator for validating documents of value, the transport system for carrying a document along a path, said transport system comprising a plurality of parallel belts that frictionally engage a document, wherein the belts are supported by pulleys rotating around axles that are supported by two plates, the position of each of the axles being determined by said plates at either side of the belts, wherein the axles are supported in the plates by a support structure that prevents axial movement of the axles, and wherein said axles are individually removable from both plates without removing either of said plates.
A method of servicing a document validator transport system comprising a plurality of belts carried on axles defining a transport system for carrying a document along a document path, said axles being supported by a pair of plates one on either side of the document path, the method comprising the steps of maintaining both plates in alignment, and removing only selected ones of said axles to selectively remove a subset of said plurality of belts while leaving at least on belt between said plates.
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