| 摘要 |
<p>A banknote validator (50) for receiving and accepting valid banknotes is described. The banknote validator (50) comprising a housing (54) comprising banknote sensing means (136) and a separable banknote drive mechanism (60) for conveying the banknote into the validator (50) to the sensing means (136), wherein the banknote drive mechanism (60) is arranged to be readily removable such that a faulty drive mechanism can be rapidly replace. The banknote validator also comprises a housing including a sensor housing body and a sensor for sensing a characteristic of a banknote in use to determine its validity provided within the sensor housing body. The sensor housing body (54) comprises a one-piece translucent moulded portion (140) defining a banknote-engaging surface (150) along a note path (61) of the validator (50) and an opaque portion provided adjacent the sensor and arranged such that in use illumination of the banknote is sensed by the sensor without substantial interference from ambient light.</p> |
