Patent ID: 8973917
Filing Date: 2015-03-10
Classification: B65H,G07D,G07F

Abstract:
1. A deposit module configured for use in a self-service terminal (SST), comprising: the deposit module adapted and configured to receive and transport currency as a media item within the SST and including: a first region having a first axis of transport in which the media item is transported in a first orientation; a further region having a further axis of transport in which the media item is transported in a further orientation different than the first orientation; and a validator adapted to validate the media item during transport; wherein the further axis of transport associated with the further region is substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the first axis of transport associated with the first region; and a re-orientation device that (i) transports the media item between the first and further regions and (ii) rotates the media item between the first and further orientations; wherein the re-orientation device comprises: a rotatable item guide rotatable by a drive shaft; and at least one clamping element that selectively clamps the media to move with the item guide, and automatically releases the media item from the item guide, as the item guide rotates to a pre-determined location in the further region.