Patent ID: 6578695
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: B65H,G07D

Abstract:
A device for processing bank note-like objects (100), with at least one inlet (311) and at least one outlet (361.1, 361.2) for the bank note-like objects (100), comprisinga fixed part (1), interchangeable mobile parts (31-36), whereby the mobile parts (31-36) are modules each for the performing of a complete processing function on the bank note-like objects (100) to be processed and the modules (31-36) are reversibly insertable into the fixed part (1) such that, between the at least one inlet (311) and the at least one outlet (361.1, 361.2), a plurality of different sequences for the processing of bank note-like objects (100) is performable, drive means (41, 42) for producing forces and/or torques as well as active means (552.1-552.4) for mechanically acting on the bank note-like objects (100), wherein the drive means (41, 42) are attached to the fixed part (1), the active means (552.1-552.4) are attached in the mobile parts (31-36) and means of transmission (51-56) for the transmission of the forces and/or torques from the drive means (41, 42) to the active means (552.1-552.4) are present.