Storage drawer for banknotes and valuables

Abstract

A storage drawer ( 1 ) for banknotes and valuables adapted to be positioned in the vicinity of a cash register and comprising: a storage structure ( 2 ) defining a holding volume; a first external opening ( 2 a ) formed in said storage structure ( 2 ) and suitable to enable access to the holding volume and being adapted to allow insertion of a removable tray ( 3 ) in said holding volume; an additional housing ( 6 ) fastened to said storage structure ( 2 ) and adapted to delimit a portion of the holding volume, said additional housing ( 6 ) defining a separate collection chamber ( 6 a ); and insertion means ( 7 ) formed at said additional housing ( 6 ) and adapted to enable insertion of valuables and banknotes into the separate collection chamber ( 6 a ).

1 . A storage drawer ( 1 ) for banknotes and valuables adapted to be positioned in correspondence of a cash desk and the vicinity of a cash register and comprising:
 a storage structure ( 2 ) fixed to the cash desk defining a holding volume, a first external opening ( 2   a ) formed in said storage structure ( 2 ) and suitable to enable access to said holding volume and being adapted to allow insertion of a removable tray ( 4 ) in said holding volume,   and an additional housing ( 6 ), comprising partitions ( 6   c ) rigidly secured to said storage structure ( 2 ) and adapted to delimit a portion of said holding volume, said additional housing ( 6 ) defining a separate collection chamber ( 6   a ), and insertion means ( 7 ) formed at said additional housing ( 6 ) and adapted to enable insertion of valuables and banknotes into said separate collection chamber ( 6   a ).   
     
     
         2 . A storage drawer ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein said additional housing ( 6 ) comprises partitions ( 6   c ) rigidly secured to said storage structure ( 2 ), and wherein said storage structure ( 2 ) has a second opening ( 6   b ) which is external and separated from said first opening ( 2   a ) and placed at said additional housing ( 6 ). 
     
     
         3 . A storage drawer ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein an extractable body ( 6   d ) is provided which is insertable in said additional housing ( 6 ) through said second opening ( 6   b ) and can be moved relative to said partitions ( 6   c ) in a manner adapted to define a closed position in which said extractable body ( 6   d ) closes said second opening ( 6   b ) inhibiting access to said separate collection chamber ( 6   a ) and an open position in which said extractable body ( 6   d ) allows access to said separate collection chamber ( 6   a ). 
     
     
         4 . A storage drawer ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , comprising a safety system ( 8 ) adapted to lock said extractable body ( 6   d ) to said closed position. 
     
     
         5 . A storage drawer ( 1 ) according to  claim 4 , wherein said safety system ( 8 ) comprises a timer member. 
     
     
         6 . A storage drawer ( 1 ) According to  claim 4 , wherein said safety system ( 8 ) comprises a control card ( 8   a ), a hook ( 8   b ) adapted to be fitted into said extractable body ( 6   d ) when said extractable body ( 6   d ) is in the closed position; and actuating means ( 8   c ) suitable to move said hook ( 8   b ) in a manner adapted to enable latching and unlatching of said hook ( 8   b ) relative to said extractable body ( 6   d ). 
     
     
         7 . A storage drawer ( 1 ) according to  claim 6 , comprising automatic opening means adapted to enable at least one first movement of said extractable body ( 6   d ) relative to said partitions ( 6   c ). 
     
     
         8 . A storage drawer ( 1 ) according to  claim 7 , wherein said extractable body ( 6   d ) consists of a second drawer susceptible of movement through said second opening ( 6   b ). 
     
     
         9 . A storage drawer ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein said insertion means ( 7 ) is formed in said extractable body ( 6   d ). 
     
     
         10 . A storage drawer ( 1 ) according to  claim 8 , wherein said second opening ( 6   b ) has an extension plane substantially perpendicular to said first opening ( 2   a ). 
     
     
         11 . A storage drawer ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein said separate collection chamber ( 6   a ) is spaced out from said first opening ( 2   a ). 
     
     
         12 . A storage drawer ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , comprising a lid ( 3 ) that can be moved relative to said storage structure ( 2 ) and is adapted to regulate access to said holding volume. 
     
     
         13 . A storage drawer ( 1 ) according to  claim 12 , wherein said lid ( 3 ) can rotate relative to said storage structure ( 2 ).