Apparatus for document handling

摘要

The present invention relates to an improved apparatus for handling documents, such as currency, for example bank notes. A plunger (5) comprises a body (571) and a base (579) such that when the plunger is deployed to urge documents into a securable container, the plunger moves between a fully retracted position and an intermediate position with the base (579) and body (571) together, and between the intermediate position and a fully advanced position the base (579) is displaced from the body (571).

主权项

1. A plunger for urging in use documents into a securable container, the plunger being moveable between a first retracted position and a second advanced position, wherein the plunger comprises at least a first portion and a second portion, the first and second portions of the plunger being moveable together in a first stage between the first retracted position and an intermediate position, the second portion of the plunger then becoming displaced from the first portion of the plunger at the intermediate position, the second portion of plunger thereafter being moveable in a second stage from the intermediate position to the second advanced position of the plunger characterised in that the plunger further comprises a plurality of displaceable levers located within the first portion of the plunger, retained within the first portion of the plunger during the first stage of movement of the plunger, and adapted to be displaced through a side wall of the first portion of the plunger as the second portion of the plunger is moved to the second advanced position.