media bin

Abstract

The application discloses a medium box, which comprises a box body, a safety plate and a pull rod assembly. The box body is internally provided with a containing cavity, and the box body is provided with a storage channel communicated with the containing cavity, the storage channel extending along a first direction; the safety plate extends along the first direction and is movably arranged in the containing cavity along a second direction, and is used for opening or closing the storage channel; the pull rod assembly extends along a third direction and is movably arranged in the containing cavity along the third direction, one end of the pull rod assembly is connected with the safety plate, and the pull rod assembly is used for driving the safety plate to move, wherein the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. According to the medium box, the opening and closing of the storage channel can be realized, the medium can be conveniently stored in the medium box, and the safety during transportation of the medium box can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of secure storage technology, and in particular to a media container. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, media boxes are essential modules for media processing equipment or financial devices, used for processing, storing, and transporting media such as banknotes. Currently, the industry commonly outsources the transportation of media boxes to security companies, which places higher demands on the security of the media boxes. Media boxes have storage channels for media entry. Existing media boxes are generally designed to restrict the outward reversal of the transfer wheels at the storage channel to prevent banknotes and other media from being transferred out of the media box. However, during the transportation of media boxes containing media from branch machines to the management center, there is still a risk that the media can be removed from the storage channel using tools or other methods, causing security problems. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a media box that allows the storage channel to be opened and closed, facilitating media storage while improving the safety of the media box during transportation.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a media container includes: a container body, a safety plate, and a pull rod assembly. The container body has a receiving cavity, and the container body is provided with a storage channel communicating with the receiving cavity, the storage channel extending along a first direction; the safety plate extends along the first direction and is movably disposed within the receiving cavity along a second direction, for opening or closing the storage channel; the pull rod assembly extends along a third direction and is movably disposed within the receiving cavity along the third direction, one end of the pull rod assembly being connected to the safety plate for driving the safety plate to move, wherein the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a media box has a receiving cavity and a storage channel communicating with the receiving cavity on the box body. A safety plate is movably disposed in the receiving cavity along a second direction to open or close the storage channel. A pull rod assembly is movably disposed in the receiving cavity along a third direction, with one end of the pull rod assembly connected to the safety plate to drive the safety plate to move. During the process of the escort personnel transporting the media box to the management center, the safety plate can be closed by controlling the pull rod assembly, preventing the media from being removed from the media box without damaging it, thus improving the safety of the media box during transportation. Simultaneously, the safety plate can be opened by controlling the pull rod assembly, facilitating the storage of the media from the storage channel into the media box. Furthermore, the safety plate and pull rod assembly of this application are not only suitable for large-volume media boxes, but also for small media boxes with limited volume where the storage channel cannot be bent.

[0006] In addition, the media container according to this application may also have the following additional technical features:

[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, the medium tank further includes a rotating shaft assembly, which is rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity. The rotation axis of the rotating shaft assembly extends along the first direction, and the rotating shaft assembly is connected to the safety plate and the pull rod assembly, respectively.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the safety plate is provided with a limiting groove, and the rotating shaft assembly includes: a rotating shaft, a first rotating arm and a second rotating arm. The rotating shaft extends along the first direction and is rotatably disposed in the receiving cavity. One end of the first rotating arm is connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end passes through the limiting groove. There are multiple first rotating arms and limiting grooves that correspond one-to-one. One end of the second rotating arm is connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end is rotatably connected to the pull rod assembly.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the pull rod assembly includes a pull rod, a first elastic element, and a top rod. The pull rod extends along the third direction and is movably disposed within the receiving cavity. The pull rod is connected to the safety plate. The first elastic element extends along the third direction and its two ends are respectively connected to the housing and the pull rod, for driving the pull rod to move along the third direction in a direction away from the safety plate. The top rod is disposed at the end of the pull rod along the third direction away from the safety plate and at least partially extends out of the housing.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the media box further includes a button assembly, which is movably disposed within the receiving cavity along the first direction. The button assembly and the lever assembly have a first engagement state. In the first engagement state, the button assembly restricts the lever assembly from moving along the third direction toward the direction close to the safety plate and away from the safety plate, and the safety plate closes the storage channel.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the pull rod is provided with a locking tongue, the button assembly includes a button, the button is movably disposed in the receiving cavity along the first direction, the button is provided with a limiting hole, the locking tongue extends into the limiting hole, the limiting hole has a first sidewall and a second sidewall, along the pressing direction of the button, the first sidewall is located downstream of the second sidewall, the first sidewall is provided with a first mating groove, the first mating groove is located at the end of the first sidewall opposite to the safety plate along the third direction, and in the first mating state, the locking tongue is located in the first mating groove.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the button assembly and the lever assembly further have a second engagement state. In the second engagement state, the button assembly restricts the lever assembly from moving away from the safety plate along the third direction. The safety plate closes the storage channel. The side wall of the limiting hole away from the safety plate along the third direction is a third side wall. A guide protrusion is provided on the third side wall. The guide protrusion and the side wall of the limiting hole form a second engagement groove. In the second engagement state, the locking tongue is located in the second engagement groove.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, in the direction along the second direction and away from the housing, the side wall of the guide protrusion near the first mating groove is inclined toward the direction near the safety plate; and / or, the side wall of the latch away from the safety plate in the third direction is an arc-shaped surface; and / or, the button is provided with a first marking portion and a second marking portion arranged along the first direction, the housing is provided with an observation window communicating with the receiving cavity, in the first mating state, the first marking portion is disposed opposite to the observation window, and in the second mating state, the second marking portion is disposed opposite to the observation window.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the button assembly and the lever assembly further have a third engagement state. In the third engagement state, the button assembly restricts the lever assembly from moving along the third direction toward the direction closer to the safety plate. The safety plate opens the storage channel. The side wall of the limiting hole along the third direction closer to the safety plate is a fourth side wall. In the third engagement state, the locking tongue abuts against the first side wall and the fourth side wall. And / or, the button assembly further includes a guide shaft and a second elastic element. The guide shaft extends along the first direction and is connected to the housing. The button is provided with a guide hole extending along the first direction, and the guide shaft passes through the guide hole. The second elastic element extends along the first direction and its two ends are respectively connected to the guide shaft and the button, for driving the button to move along the first direction toward a direction opposite to the pressing direction.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, the housing has two guide grooves extending along the second direction, and the safety plate is movably disposed in the two guide grooves at both ends along the first direction. The safety plate includes a plate body and folded edges. The plate body has two folded edges at both ends along the first direction. The two folded edges at the same end of the plate body along the first direction are respectively located at both ends of the safety plate along the second direction. The connection between the folded edges and the two ends of the plate body along the second direction forms an arc surface; and / or, the safety plate has a bent portion at one end along the second direction, and the bent portion extends along the third direction toward a direction away from the storage channel.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a media container according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a media box according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the door panel assembly opens to reveal the outlet. Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a media container according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein a safety plate closes the storage channel; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a media container according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the security panel opens the storage channel; Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the lower cover of the media box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the safety plate, pull rod assembly, rotating shaft assembly, and button assembly of the media box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the safety plate, pull rod assembly, rotating shaft assembly, and button assembly of the media box according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the pull rod assembly and the button assembly are in a first mating state; Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the safety plate, pull rod assembly, rotating shaft assembly, and button assembly of the media box according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the pull rod assembly and the button assembly are in a second mating state; Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the safety plate, pull rod assembly, rotating shaft assembly, and button assembly of the media box according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the pull rod assembly and the button assembly are in a third mating state; Figure 10yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 11 yes Figure 8 Enlarged view of point B in the middle; Figure 12 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of point C in the middle; Figure 13 This is a partially enlarged side view of the safety plate, pull rod assembly, and rotating shaft assembly of the media tank according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the safety plate closes the storage channel; Figure 14 This is a partially enlarged side view of the safety plate, pull rod assembly, and rotating shaft assembly of the media tank according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the safety plate opens the storage channel; Figure 15 This is a perspective view of the button assembly of a media box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 16 This is a perspective view of the button assembly of the media box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 17 This is a perspective view of the media container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure label: 100. Media tank; 1. Box body; 11. Receiving cavity; 12. Storage channel; 13. Observation window; 14. Guide groove; 15. Top cover; 151. Retrieval outlet; 16. Bottom cover; 17. Door panel assembly; 18. Mating column; 19. Connecting column; 2. Safety plate; 21. Limiting groove; 22. Plate body; 23. Folded edge; 24. Bending part; 3. Pull rod assembly; 31. Pull rod; 311. Mating hole; 312. Clearance hole; 32. First elastic element; 33. Push rod; 34. Locking tongue; 4. Rotating shaft assembly; 41. Rotating shaft; 42. First rotating arm; 43. Second rotating arm; 5. Button assembly; 51. Button; 511. Limiting hole; 512. First sidewall; 513. Second sidewall; 514. Third sidewall; 515. Fourth sidewall; 516. First mating groove; 517. Second mating groove; 518. Guide protrusion; 519. Guide hole; 52. Guide shaft; 53. Second elastic element; 54. First marking part; 55. Second marking part. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0020] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] The following is for reference. Figures 1-17 A media container 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0023] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the media box 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a box body 1, a safety plate 2, and a pull rod assembly 3.

[0024] Specifically, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, the housing 1 has a receiving cavity 11, and the housing 1 is provided with a storage channel 12 communicating with the receiving cavity 11. The storage channel 12 is along a first direction (such as...). Figure 5 The safety plate 2 extends along the first direction and along the second direction (as shown in the first direction). Figure 3 and Figure 4 The second direction shown is movably disposed within the receiving cavity 11 for opening or closing the storage channel 12. The pull rod assembly 3 is located along a third direction (e.g., in the second direction). Figure 5The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are movably disposed in the receiving cavity 11. One end of the pull rod assembly 3 is connected to the safety plate 2 and is used to drive the safety plate 2 to move. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0025] Understandably, the media box 100 can be used to process, store, and transport media such as banknotes. Specifically, the security guards of the security company use the media box 100 to transfer the banknotes and other media inside the media box 100 between the branch machines and the management center.

[0026] One end of the lever assembly 3 is connected to the safety plate 2. The lever assembly 3 can move along a third direction under the action of external force, thereby driving the safety plate 2 to move. When the safety plate 2 moves along the second direction, it realizes the opening and closing of the storage channel 12.

[0027] like Figure 3 As shown, before the security guard delivers the media box 100 to the management center, he can drive the lever assembly 3 to move along a third direction and move the safety plate 2 along a second direction to close the storage channel 12. This physically blocks the storage channel 12 during the delivery of the media box 100 to the management center, preventing the removal of banknotes and other media from the media box 100 without damaging it. This effectively solves the security problems of the media box 100 during transportation that exist in current mainstream technologies and improves the security of the media box 100.

[0028] like Figure 4 As shown, when the security guard transports the media box 100 back from the management center and inserts it into the branch machine, he can drive the lever assembly 3 to move along the third direction and drive the security plate 2 to move along the second direction so that the security plate 2 opens the storage channel 12, making the storage channel 12 unobstructed, so that banknotes and other media can enter the media box 100 from the branch machine through the storage channel 12, and realize the storage of the media.

[0029] In the prior art, the storage channel of the media box is designed as a curved channel to prevent the banknotes from being pinched out by inserting tools into the media box. However, this is difficult to manufacture and is not suitable for small media boxes. It also increases the difficulty of storing banknotes from the storage channel.

[0030] However, this application, through the cooperation of the security plate 2 and the lever assembly 3, can achieve the closing and opening of the storage channel 12. This facilitates the storage of media into the media box 100 via the storage channel 12, and also enables the storage channel 12 to be closed, preventing the removal of banknotes and other media from the media box 100 without damaging it, thereby improving the security of the media box 100. The security plate 2 and lever assembly 3 of this application are not only suitable for large-volume media boxes 100, but also for media boxes 100 with limited volume where the storage channel 12 cannot be bent. It meets the security requirements of the media box 100 in confined spaces, effectively improving the security of small media boxes 100.

[0031] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the media box 100 has a receiving cavity 11 and a storage channel 12 communicating with the receiving cavity 11 on the box body 1. A safety plate 2 is movably disposed in the receiving cavity 11 along a second direction to open or close the storage channel 12. A pull rod assembly 3 is movably disposed in the receiving cavity 11 along a third direction. One end of the pull rod assembly 3 is connected to the safety plate 2 to drive the safety plate 2 to move. During the process of the escort personnel transporting the media box 100 to the management center, the safety plate 2 can be closed by controlling the pull rod assembly 3, making it impossible to remove the media from the media box 100 without damaging the media box 100, thus improving the safety of the media box 100 during transportation. At the same time, the safety plate 2 can be opened by controlling the pull rod assembly 3, making it convenient for the media to be stored in the media box 100 from the storage channel 12. In addition, the safety plate 2 and the pull rod assembly 3 of this application are not only suitable for large-volume media boxes 100, but also suitable for small media boxes 100 with limited volume and where the storage channel 12 cannot be bent.

[0032] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the enclosure 1 includes an upper cover 15 and a lower cover 16, which together define a receiving cavity 11. A safety plate 2 and a pull rod assembly 3 are mounted on the lower cover 16. The upper cover 15 has an access port 151 communicating with the receiving cavity 11. A door panel assembly 17 is located at the access port 151 and is rotatably mounted on the upper cover 15 for opening or closing the access port 151. The door panel assembly 17 is also equipped with a door lock, which is controlled by the management center administrator using a special key.

[0033] The administrator of the media management center receives the media box 100 from the machine at each branch, delivered by the security guard of the escort company. He uses a special key to open the door lock, thereby opening the door panel assembly 17, taking out the media from the media box 100. Then the administrator closes the door panel assembly 17, locks the door, and hands the empty media box 100 back to the security guard to deliver to each branch for insertion into the machine.

[0034] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 6-11 As shown, the medium tank 100 also includes a rotating shaft assembly 4, which is rotatably disposed in the receiving cavity 11. The rotation axis of the rotating shaft assembly 4 extends along a first direction, and the rotating shaft assembly 4 is connected to the safety plate 2 and the pull rod assembly 3 respectively.

[0035] When the lever assembly 3 moves along a third direction under the action of an external force, it can push the rotating shaft assembly 4 to rotate around the rotation axis extending along the first direction. The rotating shaft assembly 4 then drives the safety plate 2 to move along the second direction, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the storage channel 12. By setting the rotating shaft assembly 4, the movement of the lever assembly 3 along the third direction can be converted into the movement of the safety plate 2 along the second direction, realizing the transmission between the lever assembly 3 and the safety plate 2, thus providing convenience for controlling the movement of the safety plate 2.

[0036] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 6-9 , Figure 13 , Figure 14 As shown, the safety plate 2 is provided with a limiting groove 21. The rotating shaft assembly 4 includes a rotating shaft 41, a first rotating arm 42 and a second rotating arm 43. The rotating shaft 41 extends along a first direction and is rotatably disposed in the receiving cavity 11. One end of the first rotating arm 42 is connected to the rotating shaft 41, and the other end passes through the limiting groove 21. There are multiple first rotating arms 42 and limiting grooves 21 that correspond one-to-one. One end of the second rotating arm 43 is connected to the rotating shaft 41, and the other end is rotatably connected to the pull rod assembly 3.

[0037] The first rotating arm 42 and the second rotating arm 43 can be fixed to the rotating shaft 41 with fasteners. When the pull rod assembly 3 moves along a third direction under the action of external force, the second rotating arm 43 drives the rotating shaft 41 to rotate around the rotation axis extending along the first direction, thereby driving the first rotating arm 42 to rotate around the rotation axis extending along the first direction. The size of the first rotating arm 42 extending into the limiting groove 21 is thus changed. At the same time, the first rotating arm 42 drives the safety plate 2 to move along the second direction, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the storage channel 12. The transmission structure is simple, easy to implement, and low in cost.

[0038] By setting a rotating shaft 41, a first rotating arm 42, and a second rotating arm 43, the movement of the pull rod assembly 3 along a third direction can be converted into the movement of the safety plate 2 along a second direction, thereby realizing the transmission between the pull rod assembly 3 and the safety plate 2, which can facilitate the control of the movement of the safety plate 2.

[0039] Preferably, the safety plate 2 is provided with limiting grooves 21 at both ends along the first direction, and the two first rotating arms 42 are respectively provided at both ends of the rotating shaft 41 along the first direction, which can improve the connection stability between the rotating shaft assembly 4 and the safety plate 2.

[0040] Preferably, the first rotating arm 42 and the second rotating arm 43 are integral parts.

[0041] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 5-9 As shown, the pull rod assembly 3 includes a pull rod 31, a first elastic element 32, and a top rod 33. The pull rod 31 extends along a third direction and is movably disposed in the receiving cavity 11. The pull rod 31 is connected to the safety plate 2. The first elastic element 32 extends along a third direction and its two ends are respectively connected to the housing 1 and the pull rod 31, and is used to drive the pull rod 31 to move along a third direction in a direction away from the safety plate 2. The top rod 33 is disposed at the end of the pull rod 31 in the third direction away from the safety plate 2 and extends at least partially out of the housing 1.

[0042] Through the cooperation between the first elastic element 32 and the push rod 33, the pull rod 31 can be moved automatically in the third direction, thereby controlling the safety plate 2 to move in the second direction to open or close the storage channel 12. This provides convenience for the automatic opening and closing of the storage channel 12 without the need for additional structural control, making it easy to operate and low in cost.

[0043] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, when the security guard takes the media box 100 out of the branch machine, the first elastic element 32 drives the pull rod 31 to move in a third direction away from the security plate 2, thereby causing the security plate 2 to move in a second direction to close the storage channel 12. This allows the security guard to physically block the storage channel 12 during the process of delivering the media box 100 to the management center, preventing the removal of banknotes and other media from the media box 100 without damaging it. This effectively prevents the unauthorized removal of banknotes and other media from the media box 100, thus solving the security problems of the media box 100 during transportation that exist in current mainstream technologies and improving the security of the media box 100.

[0044] like Figure 4 and Figure 9 As shown, when the security guard transports the media box 100 back from the management center and inserts it into the branch machine, the top rod 33 extending outside the box 1 is driven by the force to move the pull rod 31 in a third direction toward the security plate 2, and drives the security plate 2 to move in a second direction to open the storage channel 12, so that the storage channel 12 is unobstructed, and it is convenient for banknotes and other media to enter the media box 100 from the branch machine through the storage channel 12 to realize the storage of the media.

[0045] Preferably, such as Figures 5-9 As shown, the pull rod 31 is provided with a mating hole 311, and the housing 1 is fixed with a mating post 18. The mating post 18 can be a screw. The mating post 18 passes through the mating hole 311 and can move relative to the mating hole 311 in a third direction. Thus, the pull rod 31 can move relative to the housing 1 in a third direction.

[0046] Furthermore, such as Figures 5-9 As shown, the pull rod 31 is provided with a clearance hole 312, and a connecting post 19 is fixed on the housing 1. The connecting post 19 passes through the clearance hole 312. The size of the clearance hole 312 along the third direction is larger than the size of the connecting post 19 along the third direction. One end of the first elastic member 32 along the third direction is connected to the pull rod 31 by a fastener, and the other end is connected to the fixed post.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the housing 1 has two guide grooves 14 extending along a second direction. The safety plate 2 is movably disposed within the two guide grooves 14 at both ends along a first direction. The safety plate 2 includes a plate body 22 and folded edges 23. Two folded edges 23 are provided at both ends of the plate body 22 along the first direction. The two folded edges 23 located at the same end of the plate body 22 along the first direction are respectively located at both ends of the safety plate 2 along the second direction. The connection between the folded edges 23 and the ends of the plate body 22 along the second direction forms an arc surface. This facilitates smooth movement of the safety plate 2 within the guide grooves 14 along the first direction, reducing the moving resistance of the safety plate 2 and making it easier for the pull rod assembly 3 to move the safety plate 2. This not only extends the service life of the safety plate 2 and the housing 1 but also improves the stability and reliability of opening or closing the storage channel 12.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the safety plate 2 has a bent portion 24 at one end along the second direction, and the bent portion 24 extends along the third direction in a direction away from the storage channel 12. The bent portion 24 can serve as a guide. When the safety plate 2 opens the storage channel 12, the bent portion 24 is located on one side of the storage channel 12 along the second direction. When the medium enters from the storage channel 12, the bent portion 24 can guide the medium into the receiving cavity 11, thereby improving the convenience and stability of storing the medium in the medium tank 100.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 6-12 , Figures 15-17 As shown, the media box 100 also includes a button assembly 5, which is movably disposed in the receiving cavity 11 along a first direction. The button assembly 5 and the lever assembly 3 have a first engagement state. In the first engagement state, the button assembly 5 restricts the lever assembly 3 from moving along a third direction toward the direction close to the safety plate 2 and away from the safety plate 2, and the safety plate 2 closes the storage channel 12.

[0050] This can be understood as, for example Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 10As shown, when the security guard removes the media box 100 from the branch machine, the lever assembly 3 moves in a third direction, causing the security plate 2 to move in a second direction, thus closing the storage channel 12. At this time, the button assembly 5 and the lever assembly 3 are in a first engagement state. The button assembly 5 locks the lever assembly 3, and the lever assembly 3 cannot move in the third direction under the restriction of the button assembly 5, so that the security plate 2 closes the storage channel 12 and cannot be opened. Therefore, during the process of the security guard delivering the media box 100 to the management center, the security plate 2 always keeps the storage channel 12 closed, making it impossible to remove the banknotes and other media in the media box 100 without damaging the media box 100, further improving the security of the media box 100.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 10 and Figure 15 As shown, the lever 31 is provided with a locking tongue 34, and the button assembly 5 includes a button 51. The button 51 is movably disposed in the receiving cavity 11 along a first direction. The button 51 is provided with a limiting hole 511, and the locking tongue 34 extends into the limiting hole 511. The limiting hole 511 has a first side wall 512 and a second side wall 513. Along the pressing direction of the button 51, the first side wall 512 is located downstream of the second side wall 513. The first side wall 512 is provided with a first mating groove 516. The first mating groove 516 is located at one end of the first side wall 512 along a third direction away from the safety plate 2. In the first mating state, the locking tongue 34 is located in the first mating groove 516.

[0052] Specifically, the button assembly 5 and the lever assembly 3 are arranged along the second direction, and the locking tongue 34 extends along the second direction toward the direction close to the button assembly 5, so that the locking tongue 34 can be inserted into the limiting hole 511.

[0053] Understandably, the first mating groove 516 can limit the locking tongue 34, thereby restricting the movement of the pull rod assembly 3. When the escort takes the media box 100 out of the network point machine, the first elastic element 32 drives the pull rod 31 to move in a third direction away from the safety plate 2, thereby causing the safety plate 2 to move in a second direction to close the storage channel 12. The locking tongue 34 then moves into the first mating groove 516 and is confined between the two side walls of the first mating groove 516 in the third direction, thereby restricting the movement of the pull rod assembly 3 in the third direction towards and away from the safety plate 2, so that the safety plate 2 closes the storage channel 12 and cannot be opened, further improving the safety of the media box 100. The structure is simple, easy to implement, and low in cost.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 and Figure 11As shown, the button assembly 5 and the lever assembly 3 also have a second engagement state. In the second engagement state, the button assembly 5 restricts the lever assembly 3 from moving away from the safety plate 2 along a third direction. The safety plate 2 closes the storage channel 12. The side wall of the limiting hole 511 away from the safety plate 2 along the third direction is a third side wall 514. A guide protrusion 518 is provided on the third side wall 514. The guide protrusion 518 and the side wall of the limiting hole 511 form a second engagement groove 517. In the second engagement state, the locking tongue 34 is located in the second engagement groove 517.

[0055] Understandably, the second mating groove 517 is located at the end of the third sidewall 514 along the second direction, near the second sidewall 513. A guide protrusion 518 is provided on the third sidewall 514, defining the second mating groove 517 between it and the second sidewall 513. The second mating groove 517 is open at the end facing the safety plate 2 along the third direction. Thus, in the second mating state, the pull rod 31 abuts against the third sidewall 514 under the drive of the first elastic member 32, and simultaneously, the pull rod 31 can move along the third direction towards the safety plate 2, meaning the safety plate 2 is in a state where the storage channel 12 is closed and can be opened.

[0056] Therefore, when the empty media box 100 is transported from the management center back to the machine at each branch, the top rod 33 extending outside the box 1 is subjected to force and can drive the pull rod 31 to move in a third direction toward the security plate 2, thereby driving the security plate 2 to move in a second direction to open the storage channel 12, making the storage channel 12 unobstructed, so that media such as banknotes can enter the media box 100 from the branch machine through the storage channel 12, and realize the storage of the media.

[0057] In practical application, the administrator of the media management center receives the media box 100 retrieved from the machine at each branch by the escort company's escort personnel. The administrator uses a special key to open the door lock, thereby opening the door panel assembly 17, taking out the media from the media box 100. Then, the administrator can press the button 51, which moves in the first direction, causing the locking tongue 34 to move into the second mating groove 517. The administrator then closes the door panel assembly 17, locks the door, and hands the empty media box 100 back to the escort personnel to deliver to each branch for insertion into the machine.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 10 and Figure 15 As shown, in the second direction and away from the housing 1, the side wall of the guide protrusion 518 near the first mating groove 516 is inclined towards the safety plate 2. Therefore, when the administrator presses the button 51, the inclined side wall of the guide protrusion 518 acts as a guide, guiding the locking tongue 34 from the first mating groove 516 to the second mating groove 517. This significantly reduces the force required for the administrator to press the button 51, making the operation more effortless and convenient.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 6 and Figure 10 As shown, the side wall of the locking tongue 34 facing away from the safety plate 2 in a third direction is arc-shaped. This reduces the contact area between the locking tongue 34 and the guide protrusion 518, thereby reducing friction and facilitating relative movement between the locking tongue 34 and the guide protrusion 518. This significantly reduces the force required for the administrator to press the button 51, making the operation more effortless and convenient.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the button 51 is provided with a first marking part 54 and a second marking part 55 arranged along the first direction, and the housing 1 is provided with an observation window 13 communicating with the receiving cavity 11. In the first engagement state, the first marking part 54 is arranged opposite to the observation window 13, and in the second engagement state, the second marking part 55 is arranged opposite to the observation window 13.

[0061] Along the pressing direction of button 51, the first marking part 54 is located downstream of the second marking part 55. Specifically, when button 51 is pressed towards the housing 1, the first marking part 54 is located on the side of the second marking part 55 closest to the housing 1. The first marking part 54 and the second marking part 55 can be set to different colors, for example, the first marking part 54 is green and the second marking part 55 is red. This facilitates determining the state of the button assembly 5 by observing whether the first marking part 54 or the second marking part 55 is seen in the observation window 13, thereby determining whether the safety board 2 of the media box 100 can be opened to access the storage channel 12, i.e., whether the media box 100 is usable, simplifying process management.

[0062] It should be noted that when the escort takes the media box 100 out of the network point machine, the first identification part 54 can be seen through the observation window 13, which can determine that the button assembly 5 and the lever assembly 3 are in the first engagement state, the locking tongue 34 is located in the first engagement groove 516, and the first identification part 54 is set opposite to the observation window 13, indicating that this media box 100 should be handed over to the administrator of the management center.

[0063] When the administrator at the management center removes the media and closes the door panel assembly 17, the second indicator 55 can be seen through the observation window 13. This indicates that the button assembly 5 and the lever assembly 3 are in the second engagement state, the latch 34 is located in the second engagement groove 517, and the media box 100 is in a usable state. This means that the media box 100 can be handed over to the escort personnel for transport to the outlet and inserted into the machine. In terms of management, it can also be required that before inserting the media box 100 into the outlet machine, the escort personnel must observe and confirm whether the observation window 13 is aligned with the second indicator 55. Even if human error occurs at any stage, the media box 100 will not be damaged, thereby further improving the security of the media box 100.

[0064] Preferably, there are multiple observation windows 13. In the first engagement state, the first marking part 54 and the multiple observation windows 13 are all arranged opposite each other. In the second engagement state, the second marking part 55 and the multiple observation windows 13 are all arranged opposite each other. This can further improve the accuracy of the relative positions of the observation windows 13 with the first marking part 54 or the second marking part 55.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 and Figure 12 As shown, the button assembly 5 and the lever assembly 3 also have a third engagement state. In this third engagement state, the button assembly 5 restricts the lever assembly 3 from moving in a third direction toward the safety plate 2. The safety plate 2 opens the storage channel 12, and the side wall of the limiting hole 511 along the third direction toward the safety plate 2 becomes the fourth side wall 515. In this third engagement state, the locking tongue 34 abuts against the first side wall 512 and the fourth side wall 515. In the third engagement state, the lever assembly 3 is fixed in the third direction, and the safety plate 2 opens the storage channel 12. At this time, the button assembly 5 only restricts the lever assembly 3 from moving in the third direction toward the safety plate 2.

[0066] When the empty media box 100 is transported from the management center back to the machines at each branch, the top rod 33 extending outside the box 1, under pressure, drives the pull rod 31 to move along a third direction toward the security plate 2. The locking tongue 34 disengages from the second mating groove 517 and moves to abut against the first side wall 512 and the fourth side wall 515, thereby automatically realizing the transition from the second mating state to the third mating state. As the pull rod 31 moves along the third direction toward the security plate 2, it drives the security plate 2 to move along the second direction, thereby opening the storage channel 12 and making the storage channel 12 unobstructed, so that media such as banknotes can enter the media box 100 from the branch machine through the storage channel 12, realizing the storage of the media.

[0067] When the escort takes the media box 100 out of the machine at the network point, the first elastic element 32 drives the pull rod 31 to move away from the safety plate 2 in a third direction, so that the locking tongue 34 automatically falls into the first mating groove 516, thereby automatically realizing the transition from the third mating state to the first mating state, so that the safety plate 2 closes the storage channel 12 and cannot be opened.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, the button assembly 5 also includes a guide shaft 52 and a second elastic element 53. The guide shaft 52 extends along a first direction and is connected to the housing 1. The button 51 has a guide hole 519 extending along the first direction, and the guide shaft 52 passes through the guide hole 519. The second elastic element 53 extends along the first direction and its two ends are respectively connected to the guide shaft 52 and the button 51, and is used to drive the button 51 to move along the first direction in a direction opposite to the pressing direction.

[0069] The guide shaft 52 extends along the first direction and can play a guiding role, guiding the button 51 to move along the first direction, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the cooperation between the button 51 and the lever assembly 3.

[0070] When the empty media box 100 is transported from the management center back to the machine at each site, the top rod 33 extending outside the box 1 is subjected to force and can drive the pull rod 31 to move in a third direction toward the safety plate 2. The locking tongue 34 disengages from the second mating groove 517 and moves to abut against the fourth side wall 515. The second elastic element 53 drives the button 51 to move in a first direction toward the direction opposite to the pressing direction, so that the locking tongue 34 abuts against the first side wall 512. This automatically realizes the transition from the second mating state to the third mating state, realizing the opening of the storage channel 12 of the safety plate 2 to facilitate the storage of media.

[0071] Simultaneously, when the escort personnel remove the media box 100 from the machine at the network point, the combined force of the first elastic element 32 and the second elastic element 53 drives the locking tongue 34 to automatically move into the first mating groove 516 and abut against the bottom wall of the first mating groove 516, thereby automatically realizing the transition from the third mating state to the first mating state, realizing that the safety plate 2 closes the storage channel 12 and cannot be opened. By setting the second elastic element 53, the automatic transition between the pull rod assembly 3 and the button assembly 5 between the first mating state, the second mating state, and the third mating state can be ensured, effectively improving process efficiency. The automatic opening and closing of the storage channel 12 can be realized, which not only facilitates the storage of media into the media box 100, but also improves the safety of the media box 100 during transportation.

[0072] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0073] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A media container, characterized in that, include: The box (1) has a receiving cavity (11) inside, and the box (1) is provided with a storage channel (12) communicating with the receiving cavity (11), and the storage channel (12) extends along a first direction; Safety plate (2), which extends along the first direction and is movably disposed in the receiving cavity (11) along the second direction, for opening or closing the storage channel (12); A pull rod assembly (3) extends along a third direction and is movably disposed within the receiving cavity (11) along the third direction. One end of the pull rod assembly (3) is connected to the safety plate (2) for driving the safety plate (2) to move. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

2. The media tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A rotating shaft assembly (4) is rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity (11), the rotation axis of the rotating shaft assembly (4) extends along the first direction, and the rotating shaft assembly (4) is connected to the safety plate (2) and the pull rod assembly (3) respectively.

3. The media tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, The safety plate (2) is provided with a limiting groove (21), and the rotating shaft assembly (4) includes: A rotating shaft (41) extends along the first direction and is rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity (11); The first rotating arm (42) has one end connected to the rotating shaft (41) and the other end passing through the limiting groove (21). The first rotating arm (42) and the limiting groove (21) are a plurality of one-to-one corresponding arms. The second rotating arm (43) has one end connected to the rotating shaft (41) and the other end rotatably connected to the pull rod assembly (3).

4. The media tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pull rod assembly (3) includes: A pull rod (31) extends along the third direction and is movably disposed within the receiving cavity (11), and the pull rod (31) is connected to the safety plate (2); The first elastic element (32) extends along the third direction and its two ends are respectively connected to the box (1) and the pull rod (31), and is used to drive the pull rod (31) to move along the third direction in a direction away from the safety plate (2); A top rod (33) is provided at one end of the pull rod (31) in the third direction away from the safety plate (2) and extends at least partially out of the box body (1).

5. The media tank according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: A button assembly (5) is movably disposed in the receiving cavity (11) along the first direction. The button assembly (5) and the lever assembly (3) have a first engagement state. In the first engagement state, the button assembly (5) restricts the lever assembly (3) from moving along the third direction toward the safety plate (2) and away from the safety plate (2). The safety plate (2) closes the storage channel (12).

6. The media tank according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pull rod (31) is provided with a locking tongue (34), and the button assembly (5) includes a button (51). The button (51) is movably disposed in the receiving cavity (11) along the first direction. The button (51) is provided with a limiting hole (511), and the locking tongue (34) extends into the limiting hole (511). The limiting hole (511) has a first sidewall (512) and a second sidewall (513). Along the pressing direction of the button (51), the first sidewall (512) is located downstream of the second sidewall (513). The first sidewall (512) is provided with a first mating groove (516). The first mating groove (516) is located at one end of the first sidewall (512) away from the safety plate (2) along the third direction. In the first mating state, the locking tongue (34) is located in the first mating groove (516).

7. The media tank according to claim 6, characterized in that, The button assembly (5) and the lever assembly (3) also have a second engagement state. In the second engagement state, the button assembly (5) restricts the lever assembly (3) from moving in the third direction away from the safety plate (2), and the safety plate (2) closes the storage channel (12). The side wall of the limiting hole (511) away from the safety plate (2) along the third direction is a third side wall (514). The third side wall (514) is provided with a guide protrusion (518). The guide protrusion (518) and the side wall of the limiting hole (511) form a second mating groove (517). In the second mating state, the locking tongue (34) is located in the second mating groove (517).

8. The media tank according to claim 7, characterized in that, In the direction along the second direction and away from the housing (1), the side wall of the guide protrusion (518) near the first mating groove (516) is inclined toward the direction near the safety plate (2); And / or, the locking tongue (34) has an arc-shaped sidewall on the side opposite to the safety plate (2) in the third direction; And / or, the button (51) is provided with a first marking part (54) and a second marking part (55) arranged along the first direction, and the housing (1) is provided with an observation window (13) communicating with the receiving cavity (11). In the first engagement state, the first marking part (54) is arranged opposite to the observation window (13), and in the second engagement state, the second marking part (55) is arranged opposite to the observation window (13).

9. The media tank according to claim 6, characterized in that, The button assembly (5) and the lever assembly (3) also have a third engagement state. In the third engagement state, the button assembly (5) restricts the lever assembly (3) from moving in the direction of the third direction toward the safety plate (2). The safety plate (2) opens the storage channel (12). The side wall of the limiting hole (511) along the third direction toward the safety plate (2) is a fourth side wall (515). In the third engagement state, the locking tongue (34) abuts against the first side wall (512) and the fourth side wall (515). And / or, the button assembly (5) further includes: a guide shaft (52) and a second elastic element (53), the guide shaft (52) extends along the first direction and is connected to the housing (1), the button (51) is provided with a guide hole (519) extending along the first direction, and the guide shaft (52) passes through the guide hole (519); the second elastic element (53) extends along the first direction and its two ends are respectively connected to the guide shaft (52) and the button (51), for driving the button (51) to move along the first direction in a direction opposite to the pressing direction.

10. The media tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (1) has two guide grooves (14) extending along the second direction. The safety plate (2) is movably disposed in the two guide grooves (14) at both ends along the first direction. The safety plate (2) includes a plate body (22) and a folded edge (23). The plate body (22) has two folded edges (23) at both ends along the first direction. The two folded edges (23) at the same end of the plate body (22) along the first direction are respectively located at both ends of the safety plate (2) along the second direction. The connection between the folded edge (23) and the two ends of the plate body (22) along the second direction forms an arc surface. And / or, the safety plate (2) has a bend (24) at one end along the second direction, the bend (24) extending along the third direction toward a direction away from the storage channel (12).

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