Banknote store

A method of adding a banknote to a stack thereof, the method comprising moving the banknote laterally with respect to at least one fan so that the banknote moves through an airflow caused by the fan to a position above the stack while the fan applies reduced pressure over a region of the banknote that is at least thirty percent of a surface of the banknote so as to hold it suspended above the stack, and then depositing the banknote on the top of the stack by deactivating the fan.

Apparatus for storing banknotes in a stack, the apparatus having at least one fan to cause a reduced air pressure to be applied over a substantial area of a banknote;

• and means for transporting a banknote relative to the at least one fan;
• whereby a banknote can be separated from the top of the stack using the reduced air pressure, and then moved laterally using the transporting means, and whereby a banknote can be added to the stack by using the transporting means to move the banknote to a position where it is suspended above the stack by the at least one fan, and then depositing the banknote on the stack, the apparatus including support means for supporting the banknote stack, the support means being arranged for biasing the stack towards the transporting means.

Apparatus for storing banknotes in a stack, the apparatus having at least one fan to cause a reduced air pressure to be applied over a region of a banknote that is at least thirty percent of a surface of the banknote;

• and means for transporting a banknote relative to the fan;
• whereby a banknote can be separated from the top of the stack using the reduced air pressure, and then moved laterally using the transporting means, and whereby a banknote can be added to the stack by using the transporting means to move the banknote to a position where it is suspended above the stack by the fan, and then depositing the banknote on the stack, the apparatus including support means for supporting the banknote stack, the support means being arranged for biasing the stack towards the transporting means.

Apparatus for storing banknotes in a stack, the apparatus having air conveying means to cause a reduced air pressure to be applied over a substantial area of a banknote;

• and means for transporting a banknote relative to the air conveying means;
• whereby a banknote can be separated from the top of the stack using the reduced air pressure, and then moved laterally using the transporting means, and whereby a banknote can be added to the stack by using the transporting means to move the banknote to a position where it is suspended above the stack by the air conveying means, and then depositing the banknote on the stack, the apparatus including at least one fan for causing a reduced air pressure in a conduit forming said air conveying means.

Apparatus for storing banknotes in a stack, the apparatus having air conveying means to cause a reduced air pressure to be applied a region of a banknote that is at least thirty percent of a surface of the banknote;

• and means for transporting a banknote relative to the air conveying means;
• whereby a banknote can be separated from the top of the stack using the reduced air pressure, and then moved laterally using the transporting means, and whereby a banknote can be added to the stack by using the transporting means to move the banknote to a position where it is suspended above the stack by the air conveying means, and then depositing the banknote on the stack, the apparatus including at least one fan for causing a reduced air pressure in a conduit forming said air conveying means.