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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 25, 2008
Xavier Thum, Wolfratshausen, DE;
Xavier Thum, Wolfratshausen, DE;
Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, Munich, DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to an apparatus for accepting and dispensing or returning bank notes, including an apparatus having a pocket for accepting and dispensing or returning bank notes, which is dividable by means of a dividing element into two areas for inputting and dispensing or returning bank notes, wherein the dividing element consists of at least two non-interconnected parts which can be moved together within the pocket in order to form the two areas. Each part of the dividing element is movably arranged on a respectively opposite side wall of the pocket, as well as at least one clamping element which is disposed between the parts of the dividing element and can be moved within the pocket independently from the dividing element, in order to clamp bank notes disposed in the pocket inside the pocket.