Patent ID: 7469890

Claim:
A paper sheet supply apparatus comprising: a first input unit which inputs a first paper sheet by stacking in a stand-up state; a backup plate which presses a paper sheet placed at the other end of the direction of stacking the first paper sheet input to the first input unit in a first direction toward a pickup roller provided at one end of the first input unit, so as to press a paper sheet placed at one end of the stacking direction to the pickup roller; a second input unit which is connected continuously to the other end of the first input unit and inputs a second paper sheet by stacking in a stand-up state; a support plate which is placed between the backup plate and second paper sheet, supports a paper sheet placed at one end of the direction of stacking the second paper sheet input to the second input unit, and presses the second paper sheet in a second direction reverse to the first direction along the stacking direction; an evacuation mechanism which evacuates the backup plate and support plate from between the first paper sheet and second paper sheet, after pressing the second paper sheet in the first direction against the pressing force of the support plate, and moving toward the first input; and a magnet which removably connects the backup plate and support plate.