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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 1980
Filed:
Mar. 01, 1979
Akira Hirata, Tokyo, JP;
Laurel Bank Machine Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A paper sheet storage box adapted to be removably set in a paper sheet dispenser such as an automatic cash vending machine or a money changing machine. The paper sheet storage box includes a front cover hinged to its leading side and a pair of cam forming lands and a pair of rollers for opening the front cover, when the storage box is inserted into the dispenser for the purpose of being set therein, and for closing the front cover when the storage box is removed from the dispenser. The storage box further includes a retaining pawl and a retaining mechanism for retaining the front cover in a locked condition when the latter is closed. Further inclusive in the storage box is a retaining pin mounted on one side wall of the storage box and an auxiliary engagement member having elasticity. This auxiliary engagement member is carried on the inner side of the front cover at such a position as to be snugly snapped on the retaining pin when the front cover is closed by the coaction of the retaining pawl and the retaining mechanism.