Packaging device and container for sheet objects
First Claim
1. A packaging device for packaging a stack of sheet objects that have an attributable monetary value in a container, comprising:
- an input path for the sheet objects,an output port for supplying sheet objects to be stacked in the container,a docking mechanism to receive the container, so that an opening in the container can receive the sheet objects from the output port,a drive mechanism for driving the sheet objects to the output port, and for supplying the sheet objects through the opening into the container to be stacked therein, the drive mechanism being configured to drive the sheet objects in a direction transverse to their major faces through the output port into the container so as to create a stack of the sheet objects in the container, anda sealing device to seal a closure member onto the container opening whilst held by the docking mechanism so as to seal the stacked sheet objects within the container such that the sealed container cannot be opened without rendering it subsequently unusable for packaging sheet objects in the packaging device.
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Abstract
A device (1) packages a stack of sheet objects such as banknotes (2) in a container (4) sandwiched between a frame (6) and the device'"'"'s main body (5). Banknotes are fed through a first input port (3) to be stacked in the container. A closure member (9) is inserted through a second input port (10) and heat-sealed onto the container (4) when full. The container (4) is integrally moulded in a plastics material with inwardly hinged wings (19,20) that act as guide rails (23) for banknotes as they are fed towards opening (11) of the container by a drive mechanism the packaging device. The wings have castellations (24) that act as a stop to hold edges of banknotes (29) in stacked in the container by the drive mechanism. A printer (51) prints data concerning the stacked banknotes on the underside of the closure member (9). The packaged container is opened by a device that compresses it so that the closure member (9) bursts along a line of weakness (53).
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51 Claims
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1. A packaging device for packaging a stack of sheet objects that have an attributable monetary value in a container, comprising:
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an input path for the sheet objects, an output port for supplying sheet objects to be stacked in the container, a docking mechanism to receive the container, so that an opening in the container can receive the sheet objects from the output port, a drive mechanism for driving the sheet objects to the output port, and for supplying the sheet objects through the opening into the container to be stacked therein, the drive mechanism being configured to drive the sheet objects in a direction transverse to their major faces through the output port into the container so as to create a stack of the sheet objects in the container, and a sealing device to seal a closure member onto the container opening whilst held by the docking mechanism so as to seal the stacked sheet objects within the container such that the sealed container cannot be opened without rendering it subsequently unusable for packaging sheet objects in the packaging device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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- 24. A container for packaging sheet objects with an attributable monetary value, comprising an opening to receive the sheet objects, a base, sidewalls extending towards the opening from the base, support rails coupled to the side walls on opposite sides of the opening, the container being configured to receive a closure member sealed thereto over the opening so that the container cannot be reused for stacking sheet objects once opened, wherein the support rails are hinged for movement from a storage position exteriorly of the opening, to an operative position within the opening for guiding the sheet objects to overlie the opening and past which the sheet objects resiliently deform when placed in the container in a stacked configuration, the support rails each including a main guide surface to guide a side edge region of the sheet members to be stacked within the container, stop regions for providing a stop against which a stack of sheet objects abuts when in the container, and a coupling portion coupling said main guide surface hingedly to the said side wall.
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