ROUTER FOR USE WITH A PNEUMATIC CARRIER SUITABLE FOR BANKING SYSTEMS

摘要

In an example embodiment, a router that is configured to pass a pneumatic carrier therethrough and comprises a solid continuous curved tube, a tube rotational support, and a drive. The tube includes a first open end and a second open end opposed of the first open end. The tube rotational support is in operative supporting connection with the tube and enables the tube to rotate about an axis. The first open end is generally aligned with the first opening. In a first rotational position of the tube, the second open end is generally aligned with a first of the plurality of second openings. In a second rotational position of the tube, the second open end is generally aligned with a second of the plurality of second openings. The drive is operative to cause the tube to move between the first and second rotational positions.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a router configured to pass a pneumatic carrier therethrough, the router comprises a solid continuous curved tube, a tube rotational support, and a drive; wherein the router includes a first opening and a plurality of second openings; wherein the solid continuous curved tube includes a first open end and a second open end opposed to the first open end; wherein the first open end generally corresponds in size with the first opening and the second open end generally corresponds in size with the plurality of second openings; wherein the solid continuous curved tube rotational support is in operative supporting connection with the solid continuous curved tube and enables the solid continuous curved tube to rotate about an axis; wherein in a first rotational position of the tube, the first open end is generally aligned with the first opening and the second open end is generally aligned with a first of the plurality of second openings; wherein in a second rotational position of the tube, the first open end is generally aligned with the first opening and the second open end is generally aligned with a second of the plurality of second openings; and wherein the drive is in operative connection with the tube and is operative to cause the solid continuous curved tube to move between the first and second rotational positions.