Abstract: A discriminating method, wherein a bill pattern is extracted in accordance with signals derived from selected optimum channels out of a plurality of channels connected to sensors disposed in the path across which a bill moves and the bill is discriminated through comparing the bill pattern with a reference pattern set up previously in accordance with the discriminating operational modes and the kind of bill. Bill discriminating units are provided, each having a RAM and a multiplexer. The RAM permits writing of any desired reference pattern therein, while the multiplexer selects any desired channels. Because of this arrangement, it is possible to discriminate bills for different operational modes and different kinds of bills.

Abstract: A device for locking a front cover attached to a bank note container box to cover the opening of the box. The device securely locks the front cover in the closed condition when the box is removed from the automatic money depositing and disbursing machine, and releases the front cover automatically when the box is held in position within the machine. The device comprises, in combination, an opening and closing cam and an unlock cam mounted to the machine body, and a lock member and a first unlock lever mounted to the side plate of the box. When the box initially inserted in the machine body is moved to be pulled out, the unlock lever is raised by the unlock cam so that the lock member releases the front cover from the locked condition in which it is locked in the open position. Thereafter the front cover is slowly closed by the action of the opening and closing cam. Then the lock member is moved by the action of a biasing spring to the position for locking the front cover.

Abstract: Bank notes are drawn out of containers provided in a bank note handling machine into first paths and then delivered therefrom to a second path through a junction where each of the first paths joins the second path. A guide is positioned at the junction. The guide is made in a comb-like form which has an upper portion curved upwardly and throughout the whole width-length of the bank note and a plurality of depending members. Notches are defined between the depending members to be adapted to cause rollers and belts of the first path to project therethrough.

Abstract: An automatic money depositing and disbursing machine has functions of receiving bank notes from a transacting port and feeding the same through a discriminating section provided in a note circulating delivery passage and accommodating in the boxes normal notes judged by the discriminating section, and of disbursing the notes through the discriminating section from the transacting port. The machine is of such a construction that at least portions of the received notes are used as notes to be defrayed or disbursed. Provided between the note circulating delivery passage and the boxes are note transfer mechanism which comprises at least one upwardly retraction accumulating wheel for feeding notes into the boxes from the note circulating delivery passage and at least one pair of attracting drums for sucking notes from the boxes and feeding them to the note circulating delivery passage. The machine has a judging section for checking a near-end condition.

Abstract: An automatic money receiving and disbursing machine having the functions of receiving money from customers and disbursing money to customers from a box disposed within the machine. The machine is provided with a circulation path in communication with a transacting section to receive or disburse the notes therethrough. A portion of the circulation path is in communication with the disbursing box for receiving the notes disbursed from the disbursing box. Another portion of the circulation path is in communication with a note receiving box. A discrimination section is provided in the circulation path to discriminate the notes received or the notes disbursed. In the disbursing mode, when an abnormal note is found by discrimination, all the notes are discriminated again by passing the notes through the discrimination section via the circulation path.

Abstract: A device for swinging a plurality of accumulating wheels is proposed. By the use of the device of the invention, the accumulating wheels are swung forcibly and simultaneously to the upper retracted positions and swung independently to the lower accumulation positions. The device comprises a stopper integrally mounted on an accumulating wheel oscillating shaft and being biased by a spring to move each of the accumulating wheels normally and independently to the lower accumulating position, a swinging lug swingably mounted on the accumulating wheel oscillating shaft and adapted to be engaged with said stopper to swing the same in the direction so that the accumulating wheel is forcibly moved to the upper retracted position, and a link bar operatively connected to said swinging lug to swing the same between the angular positions for setting the accumulating wheel at the lower accumulating position and for setting the accumulating wheel at the upper retracted position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for securely holding stacked bank notes in a bank note stacker box. The device is to be assembled in an automatic money depositing and disbursing machine, and comprises a combination of a stopper and a push cover having an operation plate fitted with a frictional member.

Abstract: A coin counting and packaging machine performs a counting operation for counting selected coins and accommodating the coins thus counted into a bag and a packaging operation for packaging selected and counted coins with a paper. These operations are selectively performed separately or individually. When the counting operation is carried out in a state that the bag is prepared, coins are scattered in the machine. To avoid this, a detecter is provided for detecting the presence or absence of the bag and a control circuit is provided for control the start of the machine in response to the signal from the detector. The control circuit also make the switching of a counting chute and a packaging chute.

Abstract: An automatic money receiving and disbursing machine has two dealing openings through one of which the notes are received in the machine or disbursed from the machine. A discriminating section is provided for discriminating the received notes or the disbursed notes. Discrimination made through the discriminating section is made in a high grade or in a low grade. Two accumulating sections are provided between two dealing openings on a delivery section. These accumulating sections are used to temporarily store the notes. A receiving and disbursing box is provided for receipt of a specific kind of note. A disbursing box and a reject box are also provided.

Abstract: A paper sheet counting machine for feeding paper sheets, one at a time, and counting the number of the paper sheets, includes a circuit for detecting an abnormal flow of the paper sheets. In the circuit, the lengths of paper sheets are detected. A predetermined number of the detected signals are averaged. The newest length value is compared with the averaged value to provide a difference signal which determines whether an abnormal flow of the paper sheet has occurred. The averaged value is renewed to compensate for deviation of the length values.

Abstract: A note separating and delivering apparatus for use in a note handling machine includes a delivery mechanism. The delivery mechanism comprises grabbing rollers disposed at the middle portion thereof for grabbing the note from the suction heads. The delivery mechanism further comprises feeding members disposed at the opposite sides of the grabbing rollers for compensating for the delay of the notes at the side portions thereof.

Abstract: There is provided a device for enabling an operator to perform the inserting and/or removing operations of the bank note stacker boxes promptly and reliably by a simplified operation.

Abstract: An automatic money depositing and disbursing machine has functions of receiving bank notes from a transacting port and feeding the same through a discriminating section provided in a note circulating delivery passage and accommodating in the boxes normal notes judged by the discriminating section, and of disbursing the notes through the discriminating section from the transacting port. The machine is of such a construction that at least portions of the received notes are used as notes to be defrayed or disbursed. Provided between the note circulating delivery passage and the boxes are note transfer mechanism which comprises at least one upwardly retractable accumulating wheel for feeding notes into the boxes from the note circulating delivery passage and at least one pair of attracting drums for sucking notes from the boxes and feeding them to the note circulating delivery passage.

Abstract: An automatic money depositing and disbursing machine includes a common delivery passage used to deliver the deposited notes to a receiving box for deposit and deliver the notes to be paid to a disbursing port for disbursement. A discriminating section is disposed adjacent the common delivery passage for discriminating the notes.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting different kinds of coins for use in a coin handling machine includes a coin selecting groove and a cam actuating the coin selecting groove to select the width of the coin selecting groove. Coin kind setting switches are provided for setting the particular kind of coins to be handled in accordance with the material thereof. The coin kind setting switches are actuated by coin kind selecting cams operatively associated with the cam to set detection levels. A detection coil device is provided adjacent to the coin selecting groove and detects the passing coin to issue a level signal in accordance with the material of the coin. A control circuit includes a comparator for comparing the detection levels set by the coin kind setting switches with the level signal detected by the detection coil device to detect an abnormal coin.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a coin handling apparatus such as a coin packaging apparatus which is free from any trouble that would be caused when the power supply service is interrupted or when the power supply circuit is carelessly broken. The coin handling apparatus includes a rotary solenoid which can rotate back and forth at a predetermined angle thereby to control the opening and closing operations of the guide passage by a rotary pin. Further inclusive is a power source detecting circuit which is made operative to detect the existence of the power supply to the coin handling apparatus thereby to generate output signals respectively corresponding to the existence and nonexistence of the power supply.

Abstract: A coin discharge machine wherein a plurality of discharge passages separated from each other by a partition or partitions and communicated with dropping outlets corresponding to cartridges are provided, and more preferably, a carton having a plurality of receiving chambers at least partially separated from each other by partition or partitions is further provided. The chambers are disposed under and correspondingly to the respective discharge passages.

Abstract: A paper sheet stripper device of the type used in a paper sheet dispenser, such as a bank note dispenser, in which sheets of paper are sucked by a suction head assembly one by one and passed to a conveyer assembly by the swinging action of the suction head assembly. The improvement proposed is the use of a vacuum source for generating a constant reduced pressure for sucking operation, instead of the conventionally used vacuum source which fluctuates between positive and negative pressures. A valve is interposed between the suction head assembly and the vacuum source so that the suction head assembly communicates with the vacuum source only when the suction head assembly is swung from a sucking position at which it engages with a lower portion of the first sheet of a bundle of paper sheets to a take-up position at which the sucked paper sheet is passed to the conveyer assembly.

Abstract: A paper sheet accumulator assembly for receiving paper sheets to accumulate the same to be ready for collective dispensation. The paper sheet accumulator assembly includes a plurality of paddle wheels each having a plurality of paddles overlapping each other. Paper sheets fed by a conveyer between the paddles as the paddle wheels rotate. A guide belt assembly is provided adjacent to the paddle wheels to restrain the free movement of the trailing ends of the paper sheets and to prevent the paper sheets from slipping out the paddle wheels. The guide belt assembly is driven to move at a speed substantially equal to the circumferential speed of the trailing free ends of the paddles so as to facilitate smooth travel of the paper sheets carried by the paddle wheels. The paper sheet accumulator assembly further includes a scraper plate disposed below the paddle wheels for scraping the paper sheets away from the paddle wheels, and a carrier plate for receiving the paper sheets scraped from the paddle wheels.

Abstract: Device for preventing double counting is provided, which is to be used in a paper sheet counting apparatus having a holder for moving between a paper sheet depositing position and a paper sheet counting position, a rotating cylinder provided with a plurality of suction heads for sucking and turning over paper sheets one by one for counting when the holder is moved to the paper sheet counting position, and a counting device for counting the number of paper sheets. The device according to the invention includes a start sensor for detecting paper sheets deposited into the holder, a paper sheet sensor for detecting the presence or absence of paper sheet at the paper sheet depositing position, and a control circuit for instructing the counting operation to start.