Medium supplement module, medium processing assembly and financial device

Abstract

The invention discloses a medium supplementing module, a medium processing assembly and financial equipment, and belongs to the technical field of financial equipment. The medium supplement module comprises: a frame provided with a first plug connector; the medium transmission device is arranged in the frame and is provided with a first power connecting piece; the medium storage device is movably installed in the frame and provided with a second power connecting piece used for being connected with the first power connecting piece in a coupled mode, a second plug connector used for being electrically connected with the first plug connector and an indicator lamp, and the indicator lamp is configured to be turned on under the condition that the first plug connector is electrically connected with the second plug connector; and the thrust device is arranged in the frame and is configured to push the medium storage device outwards under the condition that the first power connecting piece and the second power connecting piece are not coupled, so that the first plug connector and the second plug connector are disconnected. By additionally arranging the thrust device, the medium storage device can be automatically pushed out under the condition that the medium storage device is not completely pushed in place, and the reliability and the stability of the financial equipment are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of financial equipment, and particularly relates to a media replenishment module, a media processing component, and a financial equipment. Background Art

[0002] In financial equipment, the media replenishment module, as the core part of the media processing component, is responsible for accommodating and timely providing financial media. After the staff replenishes the media to the media replenishment module, the media storage device needs to be pushed back into the frame again. Ideally, when the media storage device is pushed in place, the indicator light should show green, indicating that the media replenishment module can work normally.

[0003] However, due to the difference in insertion depth between the connectors, even if the media storage device is not fully pushed in place, that is, the power connectors are not fully coupled, the male and female connectors of the connectors may be partially or fully connected, resulting in the indicator light lighting up after being powered on, thus giving a false alarm message that the media storage device has been normally installed. Such a false alarm not only misleads the operator, but may also cause faults such as media jamming during subsequent use, affecting the normal operation of the financial equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, this application provides a media replenishment module, a media processing component, and a financial equipment, realizing that the media storage device can be automatically pushed out when it is not fully pushed in place, improving the reliability and stability of the financial equipment.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a media replenishment module applied to a financial equipment, including:

[0006] A frame provided with a first connector;

[0007] A media transmission device disposed within the frame and provided with a first power connector;

[0008] A media storage device movably installed within the frame, and provided with a second power connector for coupling with the first power connector, a second connector for electrically connecting with the first connector, and an indicator light, the indicator light being configured to light up when the first connector and the second connector are electrically connected;

[0009] A thrust device disposed within the frame and configured to push the media storage device outward when the first power connector and the second power connector are not coupled, so as to disconnect the first connector and the second connector.

[0010] According to the media replenishment module of the present application, through the introduction of the above-mentioned thrust device, it is realized that the media storage device can be automatically ejected when it is not fully pushed in place, reducing the occurrence of failures such as media jamming caused by improper installation of the media storage device, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the media processing component, and further improving the reliability and stability of the entire financial device. At the same time, it effectively solves the problem of incorrect judgment by the operator due to false alarms of the indicator light, resulting in subsequent ineffective operations, thus saving a large amount of manpower and time costs. In addition, by using intuitive indicator light feedback and automatic thrust function, the installation process of the operator is also simplified, and the assembly efficiency is improved.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present application, the thrust device is arranged between the media transmission device and the media storage device, and the thrust device includes:

[0012] A base, connected to the frame;

[0013] A push rod assembly, movably installed on the base between a first position and a second position, having a thrust surface for contacting the media storage device. Wherein, when the push rod assembly is in the first position, the thrust surface does not abut against the media storage device, and when the push rod assembly is in the second position, the first power connecting member and the second power connecting member are coupled and connected;

[0014] An elastic member, sleeved outside the push rod assembly, located between the thrust surface and the base, and used to drive the push rod assembly towards the first position to push the media storage device when the push rod assembly is between the first position and the second position.

[0015] According to the media replenishment module of the present application, by arranging the movement of the push rod assembly between the first position and the second position and combining the design of the elastic member, it can accurately judge whether the media storage device is pushed in place. When the push rod assembly is in the second position, both the electrical connection and the power connection are completed, realizing the efficient and error-free installation of the media storage device. At the same time, the entire thrust device requires a small installation space, has a simple structure, and is convenient for modular production, which is conducive to promotion and use. In addition, by designing the thrust device as an independent module, it is allowed to replace or upgrade key components such as the push rod assembly and the elastic member without disassembling the entire media replenishment module, greatly simplifying the assembly and maintenance process and improving the maintenance efficiency.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present application, the push rod assembly includes:

[0017] A push rod body, passing through the base, having the thrust surface, and provided with a boss for forming part of the thrust surface, and the elastic member is compressed between the boss and the base;

[0018] A limiting member is installed at one end of the push rod body facing away from the thrust surface and is adapted to abut against the base when the push rod body is in the first position.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present application, the limiting member includes an open retaining ring made of a hard material, and a groove for assembling the open retaining ring is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the push rod body.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present application, the medium replenishment module further includes:

[0021] A locking mechanism for locking the push rod assembly in the second position.

[0022] According to an embodiment of the present application, the locking mechanism includes a first clamping structure and a second clamping structure that are clamped and matched. The first clamping structure is provided on the frame, and the second clamping structure is provided on the medium storage device.

[0023] According to the medium replenishment module of the present application, through the arrangement of the above-mentioned first clamping structure and second clamping structure, on the one hand, by setting the first clamping structure on the frame and the second clamping structure on the medium storage device, the limited space can be fully utilized, the space occupied by additional locking components can be reduced, the assembly process can be simplified, the assembly resistance can be reduced, and the assembly efficiency can be improved. On the other hand, the self-aligning characteristic of the clamping structure provides a structural basis for the automatic locking of the locking mechanism, increases the accuracy of locking, and at the same time, without introducing sensors and complex control logics, reduces the production difficulty and the required occupied space of the thrust device, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the entire medium replenishment module.

[0024] According to an embodiment of the present application, the first clamping structure includes a clamping groove and a flanging that is turned outwardly at the edge of the clamping groove. The second clamping structure includes a hook, and the hook is adapted to extend into the clamping groove and lap with the flanging.

[0025] According to an embodiment of the present application, when the first plug-in member and the second plug-in member are in a critical contact state, the thrust device abuts against the medium storage device, and the thrust force F1 applied by the thrust device to the medium storage device satisfies:

[0026] F1 > G×μ + F2;

[0027] Wherein, G is the gravity of the medium storage device, μ is the friction coefficient between the frame and the medium storage device, and F2 is the minimum insertion and extraction force between the first plug-in member and the second plug-in member.

[0028] In a second aspect, the present application provides a medium processing assembly, and the medium processing assembly includes:

[0029] The media replenishment module according to any of the above solutions.

[0030] According to the media processing component of the present application, through the setting of the above media replenishment module, it is realized that the media storage device can be automatically ejected when it is not fully pushed in place, reducing the occurrence of faults such as media jamming caused by improper installation of the media storage device, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the media processing component, and further improving the reliability and stability of the entire financial equipment. At the same time, it effectively solves the problem of incorrect judgment by the operator caused by false alarms of the indicator light, resulting in subsequent ineffective operations, thus saving a large amount of manpower and time costs. In addition, using intuitive indicator light feedback and automatic thrust stop function also simplifies the installation process of the operator and improves the assembly efficiency.

[0031] In a third aspect, the present application provides a financial equipment, which includes:

[0032] Cabinet;

[0033] The media processing component as described above, installed in the cabinet.

[0034] According to the financial equipment of the present application, through the setting of the above media processing component, it is realized that the media storage device can be automatically ejected when it is not fully pushed in place, reducing the occurrence of faults such as media jamming caused by improper installation of the media storage device, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the media processing component, and further improving the reliability and stability of the entire financial equipment. At the same time, it effectively solves the problem of incorrect judgment by the operator caused by false alarms of the indicator light, resulting in subsequent ineffective operations, thus saving a large amount of manpower and time costs. In addition, using intuitive indicator light feedback and automatic thrust stop function also simplifies the installation process of the operator and improves the assembly efficiency.

[0035] The additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be partially given in the following description, partially become obvious from the following description, or be understood through the practice of the present application. Description of the Drawings

[0036] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become obvious and easy to understand from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, where:

[0037] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the structure of the media replenishment module provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a frame, a media storage device and a thrust stop device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 3It is a schematic structural diagram of the medium replenishment module provided by the embodiment of the present application when the medium storage device is installed in place;

[0040] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the medium replenishment module provided by the embodiment of the present application when the medium storage device is not installed in place;

[0041] Figure 5 It is a partial assembly schematic diagram of the medium replenishment module and the frame provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 6 It is an exploded structural diagram of the thrust device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 7 It is one of the schematic structural diagrams of the thrust device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 8 It is another schematic structural diagram of the thrust device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of the medium processing component provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 10 It is a schematic structural diagram of the financial device provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0047] Reference numerals:

[0048] Financial device 1;

[0049] Medium processing component 10, cabinet 20;

[0050] Medium replenishment module 100;

[0051] Frame 110, first plug-in connector 111, first clamping structure 112, card slot 1121, flanging 1122;

[0052] Medium transmission device 120, first power connection member 121;

[0053] Medium storage device 130, second power connection member 131, second plug-in connector 132, indicator light 133, second clamping structure 134;

[0054] Thrust device 140, base 141, push rod assembly 142, push rod body 1421, boss 14211, groove 14212, limiting member 1422, elastic member 143.

[0055] Gate 200, identification module 300, circulation module 400, temporary storage module 500. Detailed implementation manners

[0056] Embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where like or similar reference numerals denote like or similar elements or elements having like or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and should not be construed as a limitation of the present application.

[0057] The present application discloses a media replenishment module 100, which is applied to a financial device 1.

[0058] It should be noted that the media includes but is not limited to banknotes, checks, bills, vouchers or other financial media, etc. The financial device 1 includes but is not limited to an automated teller machine, a self-service terminal, a currency counting machine, a currency sorting machine and a banknote bundling machine, etc. The embodiments of the present application do not make any limitations thereto.

[0059] The following refers to Figures 1 - 10 Describe the media replenishment module 100 according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0060] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the media replenishment module 100 includes: a frame 110, a media transmission device 120, a media storage device 130 and a thrust device 140.

[0061] The frame 110 is provided with a first connector 111; the media transmission device 120 is arranged in the frame 110, and the media transmission device 120 is provided with a first power connector 121; the media storage device 130 is movably installed in the frame 110, and the media storage device 130 is provided with a second power connector 131 for coupling connection with the first power connector 121, a second connector 132 for electrically connecting with the first connector 111, and an indicator light 133, and the indicator light 133 is configured to light up when the first connector 111 and the second connector 132 are electrically connected; the thrust device 140 is arranged in the frame 110, and the thrust device 140 is configured to push the media storage device 130 outwards when the first power connector 121 and the second power connector 131 are not coupled, so as to disconnect the first connector 111 and the second connector 132.

[0062] The frame 110 is the basic support structure of the entire media replenishment module 100, providing an installation space and a fixed foundation for the media transmission device 120, the media storage device 130, the thrust device 140 and other components.

[0063] Exemplarily, as Figure 1 shown, the frame 110 can be designed as a hollow cube structure with both sides open. Specifically, the upper part of the frame 110 can be open to facilitate the assembly of the media transmission device 120, and one end of the frame 110 along the length direction can be open to facilitate the assembly of the media storage device 130.

[0064] The medium transmission device 120 is used to realize the transfer and conveyance of the medium from within the medium storage device, and generally may include parts such as a transmission mechanism, a conveyance channel, etc.

[0065] The medium transmission device 120 can be installed within the frame 110 by means of threaded connection, riveting, snap connection, etc., and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0066] The medium storage device 130 is used to store the medium to be processed. Specifically, the medium storage device 130 generally may adopt a drawer type or sliding type design, which is convenient for the staff to replenish and replace the medium.

[0067] Wherein, the first plug-in connector 111 can be arranged on the inner side wall of the frame 110 or other positions, and the second plug-in connector 132 can be arranged on the outer side wall of the medium storage device 130 or other positions. One of the first plug-in connector 111 and the second plug-in connector 132 is a male head, and the other is a female head. The first plug-in connector 111 can be connected to the entire machine circuit of the financial device 1, and the electrical signal transmission is realized by electrically connecting the first plug-in connector 111 and the second plug-in connector 132.

[0068] The first plug-in connector 111 and the second plug-in connector 132 can adopt standard electrical connectors, such as USB interfaces, RJ45 interfaces or other special interfaces, etc., and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0069] The first power connection member 121 can be, but is not limited to, a gear, a pulley, a chain sprocket or other mechanical connection components. The second power connection member 131 is matched with the first power connection member 121 and can also be a gear, a pulley, a chain sprocket or other mechanical connection components, and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0070] For example, in some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, both the first power connection member 121 and the second power connection member 131 are gears, and the power transmission is realized through meshing with each other.

[0071] The indicator light 133 is used to indicate whether the medium storage device 130 is installed in place. When the first plug-in connector 111 and the second plug-in connector 132 are electrically connected, the indicator light 133 is powered on and lights up; otherwise, the indicator light 133 is powered off and goes out.

[0072] As Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the indicator light 133 can be installed on the outside of the medium storage device 130, which is convenient for the staff to observe.

[0073] The indicator light 133 can adopt a light-emitting element such as a light-emitting diode, and the lighting color of the indicator light 133 can be set as required. For example, green is used to indicate that the installation is in place.

[0074] The thrust device 140 is used to push out the medium storage device 130 when it is not installed in place so that the indicator light 133 goes out to avoid misleading the operator. Among them, the thrust device 140 can realize the pushing-out function through driving components such as elastic elements, pneumatic devices, hydraulic devices or electromagnets. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0075] In actual implementation, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, after the operator replenishes the medium to the medium replenishment module 100, the medium storage device 130 is pushed into the frame 110. If the medium storage device 130 is completely pushed in place, the first power connecting piece 121 and the second power connecting piece 131 are coupled, and at the same time the first plug-in piece 111 and the second plug-in piece 132 are electrically connected, and the indicator light 133 lights up, indicating that the medium replenishment module 100 can work normally. At this time, the medium transmission device 120 transmits power to the medium storage device 130 through the power connecting piece to realize the transmission of the medium. If the medium storage device 130 is not completely pushed in place, the first power connecting piece 121 and the second power connecting piece 131 are not coupled, and the thrust device 140 will push the medium storage device 130 outwards, disconnecting the first plug-in piece 111 and the second plug-in piece 132, and the indicator light 133 goes out, prompting the operator that the medium storage device 130 is not installed in place. The operator needs to readjust the position of the medium storage device 130 and push it in again. When no stress is applied to the medium storage device 130 by the operator, the indicator light 133 lights up, indicating that the medium storage device 130 is completely installed in place at this time.

[0076] In the medium replenishment module 100 provided by the embodiments of the present application, through the introduction of the above-mentioned thrust device 140, it is realized that the medium storage device 130 can be automatically pushed out when it is not completely pushed in place, reducing the occurrence of faults such as medium jamming caused by improper installation of the medium storage device 130, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the medium processing component 10, and further improving the reliability and stability of the entire financial device 1. At the same time, it effectively solves the problem of incorrect judgment by the operator caused by false alarms of the indicator light 133 and subsequent ineffective operations, thus saving a large amount of manpower and time costs. In addition, using the intuitive feedback of the indicator light 133 and the automatic thrust function also simplifies the installation process of the operator and improves the assembly efficiency.

[0077] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 6As shown, the thrust device 140 is provided between the medium transmission device 120 and the medium storage device 130, and the thrust device 140 includes: a base 141, a push rod assembly 142, and an elastic member 143.

[0078] The base 141 is connected to the frame 110; the push rod assembly 142 is movably mounted on the base 141 between a first position and a second position, and has a thrust surface for contacting the medium storage device 130. Wherein, when the push rod assembly 142 is in the first position, the thrust surface does not abut against the medium storage device 130, and when the push rod assembly 142 is in the second position, the first power connecting member 121 is coupled to the second power connecting member 131; the elastic member 143 is sleeved outside the push rod assembly 142, and the elastic member 143 is located between the thrust surface and the base 141, and the elastic member 143 is used to drive the push rod assembly 142 to move towards the first position to push the medium storage device 130 when the push rod assembly 142 is between the first position and the second position.

[0079] The base 141 can be an independent component fixedly installed in the frame 110, for example, connected to the frame 110 by means of screws, buckles or welding, etc. The base 141 can also be a part of the frame 110 and manufactured by an integrated molding process. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0080] The push rod assembly 142 can slide linearly between a first position and a second position. The push rod assembly 142 can also convert rotational motion into linear motion to achieve position switching. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0081] The end surface of the push rod assembly 142 facing away from the medium transmission device 120 can form a thrust surface. The thrust surface can be a flat surface that directly contacts the side surface of the medium storage device 130, or can also be a curved surface to adapt to the outer shells of different-shaped medium storage devices 130.

[0082] The elastic member 143 can be elastically arranged between the base 141 and the thrust surface, and provides an initial elastic force by means of pre-compression or pre-stretching. Among them, the elastic member 143 can include but is not limited to springs or elastic rubber sleeves, etc. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0083] In actual execution, as Figure 7 and Figure 8 shown, Figure 7 the push rod assembly 142 shown in is in the first position, that is, at this time the thrust device 140 is in a natural state and is not subjected to the extrusion force from the medium storage device 130. Figure 8The push rod assembly 142 shown in the figure is in the second position, that is, at this time, the medium storage device 130 is completely pushed in place, the thrust device 140 is subjected to the extrusion force from the medium storage device 130, and the restoring force of the elastic member 143 has stopped increasing. During the entire pushing and assembling process of the medium storage device 130, the operator first pushes the medium storage device 130 from the open end of the frame 110 and slides a certain distance until it is close to the thrust device 140. During this process, the push rod assembly 142 has been in the first position. Subsequently, the operator continues to push the medium storage device 130 inward. The medium storage device 130 will abut against the thrust surface of the push rod assembly 142, thereby driving the push rod assembly 142 to move towards the second position. During this process, the operator needs to continuously overcome the increasing restoring force generated by the elastic member 143. If the power-on indicator light 133 of the medium storage device 130 is on but in fact the medium storage device 130 is not power-coupled with the medium transmission device 120 at this time, the operator may mistakenly think that the medium storage device 130 has been assembled in place and thus let go and stop pushing. Since the push rod assembly 142 has not reached the second position but is between the first position and the second position at this time, at the moment when the external force disappears, the restoring force of the elastic member 143 will drive the push rod assembly 142 to push the medium storage device 130 outward, causing the medium transmission assembly to retreat along the original path and power off, and the indicator light 133 to go out, so as to prompt the operator that the medium storage device 130 is not installed in place. After receiving the reminder, the operator will push the medium storage device 130 again until the push rod assembly 142 reaches the second position, and the medium storage device 130 will not be retracted when the operator lets go, thereby realizing the correct installation of the medium storage device 130.

[0084] In the medium replenishment module 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application, by arranging the movement of the push rod assembly 142 between the first position and the second position and combining the design of the elastic member 143, it can be accurately judged whether the medium storage device 130 is pushed in place. When the push rod assembly 142 is in the second position, both the electrical connection and the power connection are completed, realizing the efficient and error-free installation of the medium storage device 130. At the same time, the entire thrust device 140 requires a small installation space, has a simple structure, is convenient for modular production, and is thus conducive to popularization and use. In addition, by designing the thrust device 140 as an independent module, it is allowed to replace or upgrade key components such as the push rod assembly 142 and the elastic member 143 without disassembling the entire medium replenishment module 100, greatly simplifying the assembly and maintenance processes and improving the maintenance efficiency.

[0085] In some embodiments, as Figures 6 - 8 shown, the push rod assembly 142 includes: a push rod body 1421 and a limiting member 1422.

[0086] The push rod body 1421 penetrates through the base 141. The push rod body 1421 has a thrust surface, and a boss 14211 for forming part of the thrust surface is provided on the push rod body 1421. The elastic member 143 is compressed between the boss 14211 and the base 141. The limiting member 1422 is installed at one end of the push rod body 1421 facing away from the thrust surface, and the limiting member 1422 is adapted to abut against the base 141 when the push rod body 1421 is in the first position.

[0087] As Figure 7 shown, Figure 7 the push rod assembly 142 shown in is in the first position, that is, at this time the thrust device 140 is in a natural state. In other words, the elastic member 143 is in a compressed posture and abuts between the boss 14211 and the base 141 without external force. The boss 14211 is used to provide a limiting mounting surface for the elastic member 143. In this case, the pre-tightening force provided by the elastic member 143 can drive the limiting member 1422 to press against the surface of the base 141 on the side facing away from the thrust surface. In this way, the push rod body 1421 can be stably and reliably penetrated through the base 141, reducing the offset or jamming of the push rod body 1421, so that the normal line of the thrust surface can be kept parallel to the normal line of the pushed surface of the medium storage device 130 as much as possible, reducing the wear of the push rod body 1421 while improving the installation accuracy of the medium storage device 130.

[0088] As Figure 8 shown, Figure 8 the push rod assembly 142 shown in is in the second position, that is, at this time the medium storage device 130 is completely pushed in place, the thrust device 140 is subjected to the extrusion force from the medium storage device 130 and the restoring force of the elastic member 143 has stopped increasing. Compared with Figure 7 the push rod assembly 142 in, the whole push rod body 1421 slides inwards, and the limiting member 1422 is spaced apart from the base 141.

[0089] Among them, the limiting member 1422 can include but is not limited to nuts, retaining rings, circlips, split pins or quick-release buckles, etc. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0090] In actual implementation, during the assembly process of the thrust device 140, the base 141 can be installed in the frame 110 by means of screws, buckles or welding, etc. Subsequently, the push rod body 1421 sleeved with the elastic member 143 can be penetrated through the base 141, and finally the limiting member 1422 can be installed at one end of the push rod body 1421 facing away from the thrust surface.

[0091] The media replenishment module 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application realizes stable installation and precise movement of the push rod assembly 142 on the base 141 by setting the push rod assembly 142 to be composed of the push rod body 1421 and the limit member 1422, thereby reducing the offset or jamming of the push rod body 1421, thereby reducing the wear of the push rod body 1421 and improving the installation accuracy of the media storage device 130. At the same time, the split design of the push rod assembly 142 also reduces the difficulty of assembly and disassembly, and key components can be quickly disassembled and replaced when necessary, reducing maintenance costs and time.

[0092] In some embodiments, Figure 6 As shown, the limiting member 1422 includes an open retaining ring made of a hard material, and the outer peripheral surface of the push rod body 1421 is provided with a groove 14212 for assembling the open retaining ring.

[0093] Among them, the hard material may include but is not limited to stainless steel, carbon steel, spring steel or hard plastic, etc., and the embodiments of the present application are not limited to this.

[0094] For example, Figure 6 As shown, the groove 14212 can be an annular groove 14212, which is adapted to the inner diameter of the open retaining ring so that the open retaining ring can be stably assembled.

[0095] The depth and width of the groove 14212 can be designed according to the thickness and elastic deformation range of the opening retaining ring, and this embodiment of the present application does not limit this.

[0096] In some embodiments, the split retaining ring can be snapped into the groove 14212 by elastic deformation.

[0097] In other embodiments, the open retaining ring can also be pressed into the groove 14212 by an auxiliary tool (such as an assembly fixture).

[0098] The medium replenishment module 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application adopts an open retaining ring made of a hard material through the above-mentioned limit member 1422. The open retaining ring can effectively press against the base 141, thereby minimizing the risk of the push rod being offset or falling off during movement, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the entire thrust device 140. Combined with the structural design of pre-processing a groove 14212 on the push rod body 1421 to match the retaining ring, the assembly process can be greatly simplified, the assembly efficiency can be improved, and subsequent maintenance and replacement work can be facilitated.

[0099] In some embodiments, the media replenishment module 100 further includes: a locking mechanism.

[0100] The locking mechanism is used to lock the push rod assembly 142 in the second position.

[0101] In other words, when the push rod assembly 142 moves to the second position, at this time the first plug-in part 111 and the second plug-in part 132 are electrically connected and the first power connection part 121 and the second power connection part 131 are coupled and connected, the locking mechanism is triggered and locked, and its locking force is used to counteract the restoring force of the elastic part 143, so that the push rod assembly 142 can be kept in the second position, thereby locking the medium storage device 130 in the current position and enabling the medium storage device 130 to be fixed within the frame 110.

[0102] Among them, the locking mechanism can be at least one of the following structural forms:

[0103] First, the locking mechanism is a mechanical locking mechanism;

[0104] Specifically, the mechanical locking mechanism can be arranged on the thrust device 140, can also be arranged between the medium storage device 130 and the frame 110, and can also be arranged between the medium storage device 130 and the medium transmission device 120.

[0105] Second, the locking mechanism is an electromagnetic locking mechanism;

[0106] The electromagnetic locking mechanism can be integrated into the thrust device 140. For example, an electromagnet can be arranged at the second position of the push rod assembly 142, and after being energized, it generates a magnetic force to adsorb and fix the push rod assembly 142.

[0107] In the medium replenishment module 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application, through the setting of the above-mentioned locking mechanism, the locking mechanism is immediately triggered and locked when the push rod assembly 142 reaches the second position, so as to prevent the push rod assembly 142 from returning to the first position under the action of the restoring force of the elastic part 143, providing a structural basis for the medium storage device 130 to be stably fixed within the frame 110 after being installed in place, improving the stability and reliability of the electrical connection and power connection of the medium storage device 130, enabling the medium transmission device 120 to accurately obtain the medium from the medium storage device 130 and perform transmission, and maintaining the normal operation and performance of the medium replenishment module 100.

[0108] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 - 3 and Figure 5 shown, the locking mechanism includes a first clamping structure 112 and a second clamping structure 134 that are clamped and matched. The frame 110 is provided with the first clamping structure 112, and the medium storage device 130 is provided with the second clamping structure 134.

[0109] The first clamping structure 112 can include, but is not limited to, a hook, a clamping block, a telescopic buckle, a clamping groove 1121 or a locking tongue, etc. The second clamping structure 134 is designed as a structure matching the first clamping structure 112, including, but not limited to, a hook, a clamping block, a telescopic buckle, a clamping groove 1121 or a locking tongue, etc. The embodiment of the present application does not make any limitations in this regard.

[0110] The first clamping structure 112 can be provided on at least one side of the frame 110, and the position of the second clamping structure 134 corresponds to the position of the first clamping structure 112.

[0111] For example, in some embodiments, such as Figures 1 - 3 and Figure 5 shown, the first clamping structure 112 can be provided on one side of the frame 110 along its own width direction, and the second clamping structure 134 is also correspondingly provided on one side of the medium storage device 130 along its own width direction.

[0112] For example, in some other embodiments, the first clamping structure 112 can be provided on both sides of the frame 110 along its own width direction, and the second clamping structure 134 is also correspondingly provided on both sides of the medium storage device 130 along its own width direction.

[0113] As an example, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 shown, the first plug-in member 111 and the first clamping structure 112 are located on the same side of the frame 110, and the first plug-in member 111 and the first clamping structure 112 are arranged close to each other. The second plug-in member 132 and the second clamping structure 134 are located on the same side of the medium storage device 130, and the second plug-in member 132 and the second clamping structure 134 are arranged close to each other. By centrally arranging the plug-in members and the locking mechanisms, the maintenance work of the first plug-in member 111 and the first clamping structure 112 is completed in the same area, and the maintenance work of the second plug-in member 132 and the second clamping structure 134 is completed in the same area, improving the maintainability of the whole machine.

[0114] In the medium replenishment module 100 provided by the embodiments of the present application, through the above settings of the first clamping structure 112 and the second clamping structure 134, on the one hand, by arranging the first clamping structure 112 on the frame 110 and the second clamping structure 134 on the medium storage device 130, the limited space can be fully utilized, the space occupied by additional locking components can be reduced, the assembly process can be simplified, the assembly resistance can be reduced, and the assembly efficiency can be improved. On the other hand, the automatic alignment characteristic of the clamping structure provides a structural basis for the automatic locking of the locking mechanism, increasing the locking accuracy while eliminating the need to introduce sensors and complex control logics, reducing the production difficulty and the required occupied space of the thrust device 140, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the entire medium replenishment module 100.

[0115] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 shown, the first clamping structure 112 includes a slot 1121 and a flange 1122 that is turned outward and provided at the edge of the slot 1121. The second clamping structure 134 includes a hook that is adapted to extend into the slot 1121 and lap with the flange 1122.

[0116] The card slot 1121 is provided on the frame 110. The size and shape of the card slot 1121 match those of the hook, so that the hook can smoothly extend into the card slot 1121. The flanging 1122 is provided at the edge of the card slot 1121 facing away from the medium transmission gripping device, and is used to increase the clamping area of the hook.

[0117] As an example, the hook may have a first guiding surface, and the flanging 1122 may have a second guiding surface for cooperating with the first guiding surface. During the process of pushing the medium storage device 130 inward for installation, when the hook reaches the position adjacent to the card slot 1121 and the flanging 1122, the first guiding surface and the second guiding surface cooperate to guide the hook to smoothly snap into the card slot 1121 and abut against the flanging 1122 under the restoring force of the elastic member 143.

[0118] In actual implementation, the medium storage device 130 pushes the thrust surface of the push rod body 1421, causing the push rod assembly 142 to move to the second position. When the push rod assembly 142 reaches the second position, the hook automatically snaps into the card slot 1121 and overlaps with the flanging 1122 to achieve locking. The elastic member 143 is compressed, but the restoring force of the elastic member 143 is offset by the locking force of the locking mechanism, and the push rod assembly 142 remains stable. When the medium storage device 130 does not fully push the push rod body 1421, that is, when the push rod assembly 142 is between the first position and the second position, the hook does not snap into the card slot 1121, the locking mechanism is not triggered, and the elastic member 143 drives the push rod body 1421 to move to the first position.

[0119] In the medium replenishment module 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application, through the cooperative design of the above-mentioned hook with the card slot 1121 and the flanging 1122, the movement of the hook is synchronized with that of the medium storage device 130, so that the locking mechanism can be immediately triggered and stably locked when the medium storage device 130 is installed in place. And when unlocking, the operator only needs to press the medium storage device 130 inward to drive the hook to disengage from the card slot 1121, which significantly increases the convenience of installation and disassembly of the medium storage device 130. At the same time, the flanging 1122 increases the clamping area of the card slot 1121, provides additional anti-disconnection protection, enhances the stability of the locking mechanism, and reduces the fatigue wear of the second clamping structure 134 after long-term use, thereby extending the service life of the locking mechanism.

[0120] In some embodiments, when the first plug-in member 111 and the second plug-in member 132 are in a critical contact state, the thrust device 140 abuts against the medium storage device 130, and the thrust force F1 applied by the thrust device 140 to the medium storage device 130 satisfies:

[0121] F1 > G×μ + F2;

[0122] Wherein, G is the gravity of the medium storage device 130, μ is the friction coefficient between the frame 110 and the medium storage device 130, and F2 is the minimum insertion and extraction force between the first connector 111 and the second connector 132.

[0123] It should be noted that the critical contact state of the first connector 111 and the second connector 132 refers to a delicate state in which the first connector 111 and the second connector 132 are about to be fully contacted but not yet fully formed a stable connection, or just between contact and non-contact during the connection process. In the critical contact state, slight vibrations, shakes, or changes in the insertion and extraction force may change the contact state between the first connector 111 and the second connector 132, changing from critical contact to full contact or full separation.

[0124] In the critical contact state, the distance between the outer end face of the first connector 111 and the outer end face of the frame 110 is L0.

[0125] Take Figure 4 as an example. Figure 4 As shown in, the medium storage device 130 is in a state of not being installed in place. At this time, the distance that the medium storage device 130 extends outward beyond the frame 110 is L1. When L1 < L0, the first connector 111 and the second connector 132 are in a connected state, but the first power connector 121 on the medium transmission device 120 and the second power connector 131 on the medium storage device 130 are in a separated state. At this time, although the indicator light 133 lights up after being powered on, the medium storage device 130 cannot work properly.

[0126] Take Figure 7 and Figure 8 as an example. Figure 7 As shown in, the thrust device 140 is in the first position. At this time, the distance between the thrust surface and the frame 110 is L2. Figure 8 As shown in, the thrust device 140 is in the second position. At this time, the distance between the thrust surface and the frame 110 is L3. Based on the fact that the thrust device 140 abuts against the medium storage device 130 when the first connector 111 and the second connector 132 are in the critical contact state. In other words, L2, L3, and L0 need to satisfy:

[0127] L2 - L3 > L0

[0128] It can be understood that based on F1 > G×μ + F2, when the first connector 111 and the second connector 132 are in a critical contact state, if full pushing is required, the thrust force F1 applied by the thrust device 140 to the medium storage device 130 needs to overcome the frictional force between the medium storage device 130 and the frame 110 and the bonding force between the first connector 111 and the second connector 132. Among them, the bonding force between the first connector 111 and the second connector 132 can be replaced by the minimum insertion / extraction force required for the first connector 111 and the second connector 132 in the critical separation contact state, that is, F2.

[0129] For Figures 6 - 8 example, when the thrust device 140 includes a base 141, a push rod assembly 142, and an elastic member 143, the elastic member 143 can select different materials and elastic coefficients according to actual needs, so as to achieve precise control of the thrust force F1.

[0130] The medium replenishment module 100 provided by the embodiments of the present application, by clarifying the working conditions of the thrust device 140 and the quantization standard of the thrust force F1 as described above, on the one hand, when the medium storage device 130 is not pushed in place, the thrust device 140 can immediately intervene and overcome the resistance so that the medium storage device 130 can be effectively pushed out, and a clear feedback signal is given through the visual push operation, enabling the operator to immediately realize that the operation is not completed, so as to correct it in time, optimizing the usage feeling and experience feeling. On the other hand, the effective thrust mechanism reduces problems such as medium jamming or equipment failure caused by misconnection, reduces the maintenance frequency and cost of the equipment, and by quantifying the magnitude of the thrust force, it can also provide more accurate data support for the maintenance and repair of the equipment, further reducing the maintenance cost.

[0131] It should be noted that when the medium replenishment module 100 is assembled properly, the aforementioned thrust device 140, the first plug-in member, the second plug-in member, the first clamping structure 112, and the second clamping member are all hidden inside the frame 110. Under normal circumstances, from the appearance, the internal hidden structure cannot be observed. Therefore Figures 1 - 3 the frames 110 in

[0132] This application also discloses a medium processing component 10.

[0133] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9 shown, the medium processing component 10 includes: the medium replenishment module 100 according to any one of the above solutions.

[0134] As an example, such as Figure 9As shown, the media processing component 10 may further include a gate 200, an identification module 300, a circulation module 400, and a temporary storage module 500. Among them, the gate 200 is used for users to store or extract media, the identification module 300 is used to identify and verify the authenticity of the media, the circulation module 400 is used to store media and circulate media in and out, the media replenishment module 100 is used to replenish media when there is a shortage of media in the circulation module 400, and the temporary storage module 500 is used to temporarily store media when the circulation module 400 or the media replenishment module 100 is disassembled and in some other cases where it is necessary to temporarily empty the internal space.

[0135] For the media processing component 10 provided in the embodiment of the present application, through the setting of the above-mentioned media replenishment module 100, it is realized that the media storage device 130 can be automatically pushed out when it is not fully pushed in place, reducing the occurrence of faults such as media jamming caused by improper installation of the media storage device 130, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the media processing component 10, and further improving the reliability and stability of the entire financial device 1. At the same time, it effectively solves the problem of false alarms of the indicator light 133 leading to incorrect judgments by operators and subsequent ineffective operations, thus saving a large amount of labor and time costs. In addition, by using the intuitive feedback of the indicator light 133 and the automatic anti-thrust function, the installation process of the operator is also simplified, and the assembly efficiency is improved.

[0136] The present application also discloses a financial device 1.

[0137] In some embodiments, as Figure 10 shown, the financial device 1 includes: a cabinet 20 and the media processing component 10 as described above.

[0138] The media processing component 10 is installed in the cabinet 20.

[0139] As Figure 9 and Figure 10 shown, the gate 200 of the media processing component 10 is located outside the cabinet 20 for the convenience of users to pick up and place media, and the remaining modules such as the identification module 300, the circulation module 400, and the temporary storage module 500 are accommodated in the cabinet 20.

[0140] The financial device 1 provided by the embodiments of the present application, through the setting of the above-mentioned medium processing component 10, realizes that the medium storage device 130 can be automatically ejected when it is not fully pushed in place, reducing the occurrence of faults such as medium jamming caused by improper installation of the medium storage device 130, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the medium processing component 10, and further improving the reliability and stability of the entire financial device 1. At the same time, it effectively solves the problem that the indicator light 133 gives false alarms, leading to incorrect judgments by operators and subsequent invalid operations, thus saving a large amount of manpower and time costs. In addition, by using the intuitive feedback of the indicator light 133 and the automatic thrust stop function, the installation process of the operator is also simplified, and the assembly efficiency is improved.

[0141] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, rather than to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first", "second", etc. are usually of the same type, and the number of objects is not limited. For example, the first object can be one or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims means at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally means that the related objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0142] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present application.

[0143] In the description of the present application, the "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of such features.

[0144] In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0145] In the description of the present application, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through other features therebetween.

[0146] In the description of the present application, the first feature being "above", "above" and "on" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature.

[0147] Other components such as... and... and operations according to the embodiments of the present application are known to those of ordinary skill in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0148] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0149] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A medium supplement module, applied to financial equipment, characterized in that: include: A frame having a first connector; A medium transmission device, disposed in the frame, provided with a first power connection member; a medium storage device, movably mounted in the frame, and provided with a second power connector for coupling with the first power connector, a second plug connector for electrically connecting with the first plug connector, and an indicator light, wherein the indicator light is configured to light up when the first plug connector and the second plug connector are electrically connected; The thrust device is disposed in the frame and is configured to push the medium storage device outward when the first power connector and the second power connector are not coupled, so as to disconnect the first connector and the second connector.

2. The medium replenishment module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thrust device is disposed between the medium transmission device and the medium storage device, and the thrust device comprises: a base connected to the frame; a push rod assembly movably mounted on the base between a first position and a second position, and having a thrust surface for contacting the medium storage device, wherein when the push rod assembly is in the first position, the thrust surface does not abut the medium storage device, and when the push rod assembly is in the second position, the first power connector is coupled to the second power connector; An elastic member is sleeved outside the push rod assembly and is located between the thrust surface and the base, and is used to drive the push rod assembly to move toward the first position to push the medium storage device when the push rod assembly is between the first position and the second position.

3. The medium replenishment module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The push rod assembly comprises: A push rod body, which passes through the base, has the thrust surface, and is provided with a boss for forming a part of the thrust surface, and the elastic member is compressed between the boss and the base; A limiting member is installed at one end of the push rod body away from the thrust surface, and is suitable for pressing against the base when the push rod body is in the first position.

4. The medium replenishment module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting member comprises an open retaining ring made of a hard material, and the outer peripheral surface of the push rod body is provided with a groove for assembling the open retaining ring.

5. The medium replenishment module according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: Also includes: A locking mechanism is used to lock the push rod assembly in the second position.

6. The medium replenishment module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking mechanism comprises a first snap-fitting structure and a second snap-fitting structure, the frame is provided with the first snap-fitting structure, and the medium storage device is provided with the second snap-fitting structure.

7. The medium replenishment module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first clamping structure includes a clamping slot and a flange provided at the edge of the clamping slot and folded outwards, and the second clamping structure includes a clamping hook, and the clamping hook is suitable for extending into the clamping slot and overlapping with the flange.

8. The medium replenishment module according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: When the first connector and the second connector are in a critical contact state, the thrust device abuts against the medium storage device, and the thrust force F1 applied by the thrust device to the medium storage device satisfies: F1>G×μ+F2; Wherein, G is the gravity of the medium storage device, μ is the friction coefficient between the frame and the medium storage device, and F2 is the minimum plug-in / plug-out force between the first connector and the second connector.

9. A medium processing component, characterized in that: include: A medium replenishment module as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A financial device, characterized in that: include: Cabinet; The media processing assembly as described in claim 9 is installed in the cabinet.

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