Patent ID: 7357305
Filing Date: 2008-04-15
Classification: G07D

Abstract:
1. A bill delivery apparatus for an automatic-teller machine, the bill delivery apparatus being disposed between a cash receiving part and a cash handling part of the machine, the apparatus comprising: a main body having a pair of plates spaced apart from each other at both sides thereof; a tray unit adapted to be lifted and lowered within the main body, for temporarily stacking bills introduced from the cash handling part therein; a stopper unit disposed in front of the tray unit to prevent the bills introduced from the cash handling part from deviating from the tray unit; a transfer unit disposed adjacent to the tray unit, for transferring the bills stacked in the tray unit to the cash receiving part; and a driving unit for driving the tray unit, the stopper unit, and the transfer unit; wherein the tray unit comprises a tray installed to be lifted and lowered in front of the cash handling part and having an upper surface on which the bills are stacked; a guide means disposed at a side of the tray to guide directions in which the tray is lifted and lowered; and a first link with both ends hingedly connected to the plate and tray, the fist link being pivoted by the driving unit to lift the tray.