Abstract: A coin hopper for dispensing coins includes a container for holding coins, an exit channel for outputting a target number of coins, and a dispensing unit. The dispensing unit features a rotatable transport plate with multiple coin pockets, facilitating the transfer of coins from the container to the exit channel. These pockets accommodate coins of different sizes, with a first pocket for coins of a first size and a second pocket for coins of a second size. An adjustable cover on the transport plate allows selective exposure of the pockets to the container. The cover can move between two configurations: one exposing the first pocket while blocking the second, and the other exposing the second pocket while blocking the first. This design enables the coin hopper to dispense a target number of coins of varying sizes.

Abstract: A coin elevator mechanism (1) comprising: a first housing wall (2) and an opposing second housing wall (3); a coin ingress aperture (4); a coin egress aperture (6) positioned above said coin ingress aperture (4); and a continuous articulated conveyor belt (7) including a plurality of link members (8), the continuous articulated conveyor belt (7) is arranged to provide communication between said coin ingress aperture (4) and said coin egress aperture (6); characterised in that the coin ingress aperture (4) is located in the first housing wall (2) and the coin egress aperture (6) is located in the second housing wall (3), and in that at least one of the plurality of link members (8) includes a coin scoop projection (12) extending therefrom, said coin scoop projection (12) configured to entrain a plurality of coins input via the coin ingress aperture (4) to the coin egress aperture (6).

Abstract: A banknote validator having a housing, a validation sensor; and a banknote drive mechanism. The banknote drive mechanism may be arranged to transport a banknote from an input aperture to a stacking device. The banknote drive mechanism may delimit a first banknote pathway proximal to an input aperture, and a second banknote pathway proximal to the stacking device. A pivotable security gate arrangement may be included that is resiliently biased to project into the second banknote pathway.

Abstract: A banknote validator having a housing, a validation sensor; and a banknote drive mechanism. The banknote drive mechanism may be arranged to transport a banknote from an input aperture to a stacking device. The banknote drive mechanism may delimit a first banknote pathway proximal to an input aperture, and a second banknote pathway proximal to the stacking device. A pivotable security gate arrangement may be included that is resiliently biased to project into the second banknote pathway.

Abstract: A banknote storage unit comprising: a first tape reel banknote storage device; a second tape reel banknote storage device; and a drive transmission means pivotable between engagement with said first tape reel banknote storage device and engagement with said second tape reel banknote storage device.

Abstract: A banknote storage unit comprising: a first tape reel banknote storage device; a second tape reel banknote storage device; and a drive transmission means pivotable between engagement with said first tape reel banknote storage device and engagement with said second tape reel banknote storage device.

Abstract: A coin transport mechanism comprising: a first coin rotor including at least one coin receptacle for receiving a coin; a second coin rotor including at least one coin receptacle, the second coin rotor disposed proximal to the first coin rotor; wherein the first coin rotor is noncoplanar with the second coin rotor and includes a gated coin aperture, and wherein the second coin rotor is adapted to transport coins from a coin hopper to the first coin rotor.

Abstract: A banknote validator (2) comprising: a first banknote input/output aperture (3); a second banknote input/output aperture (4); a banknote transport path (5) interconnecting the first banknote input/output aperture (3) and the second banknote input/output aperture (14); an intermediate validation transport branch (11) disposed between the first and second banknote input/output apertures (3, 4); and a diverter mechanism (12) disposed proximal to an entrance to said intermediate validation transport branch (11); characterised in that the diverter mechanism (12) is moveable between: a first position in which the banknote transport path bypasses the intermediate validation transport branch (11) providing a direct passage between the first and second banknote input/output apertures (3, 4); and a second position in which the banknote transport path is indirect between the first banknote input/output aperture (3) and the second banknote input/output aperture (4) and is via the intermediate validation transport branch

Abstract: A coin validator apparatus includes an inclined coin chute interconnecting the coin outlet gate with a coin rejection outlet via a validation sensor module and a coin diverter mechanism, the coin chute defining a coin transport path and including a radially outer curved guide wall, such that in operation a coin exiting the coin outlet gate and traversing the coin transport path is subjected to a centripetal acceleration that constrains the coin to follow and abut the contour of the radially outer curved guide wall between the coin outlet gate and a coin diverter sensor disposed downstream in the coin transport path.

Abstract: A banknote validator (2) comprising: a first banknote input/output aperture (3); a second banknote input/output aperture (4); a banknote transport path (5) interconnecting the first banknote input/output aperture (3) and the second banknote input/output aperture (14); an intermediate validation transport branch (11) disposed between the first and second banknote input/output apertures (3, 4); and a diverter mechanism (12) disposed proximal to an entrance to said intermediate validation transport branch (11); characterised in that the diverter mechanism (12) is moveable between: a first position in which the banknote transport path bypasses the intermediate validation transport branch (11) providing a direct passage between the first and second banknote input/output apertures (3, 4); and a second position in which the banknote transport path is indirect between the first banknote input/output aperture (3) and the second banknote input/output aperture (4) and is via the intermediate validation transport branch

Abstract: A banknote validator (2) comprising: a first banknote input/output aperture (3); a second banknote input/output aperture (4); a banknote transport path (5) interconnecting the first banknote input/output aperture (3) and the second banknote input/output aperture (14); an intermediate validation transport branch (11) disposed between the first and second banknote input/output apertures (3, 4); and a diverter mechanism (12) disposed proximal to an entrance to said intermediate validation transport branch (11); characterised in that the diverter mechanism (12) is moveable between: a first position in which the banknote transport path bypasses the intermediate validation transport branch (11) providing a direct passage between the first and second banknote input/output apertures (3, 4); and a second position in which the banknote transport path is indirect between the first banknote input/output aperture (3) and the second banknote input/output aperture (4) and is via the intermediate validation transport branch

Abstract: A banknote validator (2) comprising: a first banknote input/output aperture (3); a second banknote input/output aperture (4); a banknote transport path (5) interconnecting the first banknote input/output aperture (3) and the second banknote input/output aperture (14); an intermediate validation transport branch (11) disposed between the first and second banknote input/output apertures (3, 4); and a diverter mechanism (12) disposed proximal to an entrance to said intermediate validation transport branch (11); characterized in that the diverter mechanism (12) is moveable between: a first position in which the banknote transport path bypasses the intermediate validation transport branch (11) providing a direct passage between the first and second banknote input/output apertures (3, 4); and a second position in which the banknote transport path is indirect between the first banknote input/output aperture (3) and the second banknote input/output aperture (4) and is via the intermediate validation transport branch

Abstract: A coin transport mechanism comprising: a first coin rotor including at least one coin receptacle for receiving a coin; a second coin rotor including at least one coin receptacle, the second coin rotor disposed proximal to the first coin rotor; wherein the first coin rotor is noncoplanar with the second coin rotor and includes a gated coin aperture, and wherein the second coin rotor is adapted to transport coins from a coin hopper to the first coin rotor.

Abstract: A coin validator apparatus includes an inclined coin chute interconnecting the coin outlet gate with a coin rejection outlet via a validation sensor module and a coin diverter mechanism, the coin chute defining a coin transport path and including a radially outer curved guide wall, such that in operation a coin exiting the coin outlet gate and traversing the coin transport path is subjected to a centripetal acceleration that constrains the coin to follow and abut the contour of the radially outer curved guide wall between the coin outlet gate and a coin diverter sensor disposed downstream in the coin transport path.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus which allows the validation of banknotes to be performed. The apparatus includes a housing having a banknote receiving portion and a banknote acceptance portion and a banknote path formed through said portions. The banknote receiving portion and the banknote acceptance portion include seamless banknote aligning means forming the banknote path, so as to align the banknotes in use. The apparatus can also include a circuit board comprising the banknote sensing and validation means and the banknote path is arranged to intersect a major plane of the circuit board.

Abstract: A banknote validator (50) for receiving and accepting valid banknotes is described. The banknote validator (50) comprising a housing (54) comprising banknote sensing means (136) and a separable banknote drive mechanism (60) for conveying the banknote into the validator (50) to the sensing means (136), wherein the banknote drive mechanism (60) is arranged to be readily removable such that a faulty drive mechanism can be rapidly replace. The banknote validator also comprises a housing including a sensor housing body and a sensor for sensing a characteristic of a banknote in use to determine its validity provided within the sensor housing body. The sensor housing body (54) comprises a one-piece translucent moulded portion (140) defining a banknote-engaging surface (150) along a note path (61) of the validator (50) and an opaque portion provided adjacent the sensor and arranged such that in use illumination of the banknote is sensed by the sensor without substantial interference from ambient light.