Self-service automatic telling machine
By designing a protective cover and cleaning sponge on the keyboard of the ATM, combined with the motor-driven lead screw rotation, the problems of insufficient keyboard protection and easy spread of viruses and bacteria are solved, achieving higher security and hygiene.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520583980.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-31
AI Technical Summary
The keyboard protection of existing ATMs is inadequate, easily accumulating dust and posing security risks. Furthermore, their use can easily spread viruses and bacteria.
A keyboard structure with a protective cover was designed. The protective cover is slidably connected between the protective plates. Combined with a cleaning sponge and a supplementary light, the keyboard is protected and cleaned. The sliding of the protective cover is achieved by a motor driving a lead screw, and the supplementary light and cleaning operation are controlled by a control system.
It improves the safety and hygiene of keyboard use, prevents the spread of dust, viruses and bacteria, and enhances visibility and safety during use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ATM technology, and in particular to a self-service ATM. Background Technology
[0002] A search revealed a Chinese patent with authorization number CN220873070U, which discloses an ATM, including an ATM body. The surface of the ATM body has a concave area, and a display screen is disposed on the surface of the concave area. A camera module is disposed above the display screen, and an optical protection and virtual keyboard module are disposed below the display screen. A microcontroller is disposed inside the ATM body. This utility model uses a camera module positioned directly in front of the ATM to capture facial images of the ATM user.
[0003] The self-service ATM in the aforementioned patent has the following shortcomings: during use, the protection of the keyboard is not adequate, resulting in a lot of dust settling on the keyboard surface. Furthermore, some criminals may steal card PINs by examining the marks on the keyboard, thus reducing the security of the keyboard. In addition, with a large number of users, viruses and bacteria can easily spread through the keyboard, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the device. Therefore, it is necessary to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a self-service ATM.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A self-service ATM includes an ATM body with an operating area on its surface. A monitoring camera is mounted on the surface of the ATM body and positioned at the top of the operating area. Inside the operating area are a display and a cash dispensing slot, with the display positioned above the cash dispensing slot. An input area is also located within the operating area, with a keyboard fixedly connected thereto and positioned to one side of the cash dispensing slot. The ATM body includes a protective mechanism for the keyboard surface. This protective cover facilitates the protection and cleaning of the keyboard surface during use, promoting hygiene. Furthermore, it allows for the removal of any PIN entries after each input, enhancing security.
[0007] Preferably, a base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the ATM body, a card slot is provided inside the operation area, the card slot is located at the top of the cash dispensing slot, and multiple control buttons are respectively provided at both ends of the display surface. The display and the multiple control buttons are electrically connected, so that the display can be controlled by the multiple control buttons.
[0008] Furthermore, connecting strips are fixedly connected to both sides of the keyboard surface symmetrically, and protective plates are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the two connecting strips vertically. The same top cover is fixedly connected between the two protective plates. One end of the top cover surface is inclined, and a supplementary light is installed on the top cover surface. The supplementary light can be turned on by the internal control system during the sliding of the protective cover, thereby improving the usage effect.
[0009] Preferably, the protective mechanism includes a protective cover slidably connected between two protective plates. The protective cover is located on the top of the keyboard. Each of the two protective plates has a first sliding groove on its opposite sides. The two ends of the protective cover are slidably connected to the interior of the two protective plates. A baffle is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lower end of the protective cover. The baffle is slidably connected to the top of the keyboard. A cleaning sponge is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective cover. The cleaning sponge is slidably connected to the top of the keyboard. A slider is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective cover away from the baffle to restrict the sliding of the protective cover. This can block the keyboard surface, thereby providing protection and cleaning the keyboard surface at the same time.
[0010] Furthermore, the ATM body has a control compartment inside, and a control box is installed inside the control compartment. A connection port is opened at the lower end of the surface of the control box. One end of each of the two protective plates is fixedly connected to the surface of the control box, and the two protective plates are respectively set at both ends of the connection port. Second sliding grooves are opened on both opposite sides inside the control box. The two ends of the protective cover are slidably connected to the two second sliding grooves. A lead screw is rotatably connected inside the control box. One end of the lead screw is rotatably connected to one end inside the control box, and the other end of the lead screw is rotatably sleeved on the other end inside the control box. A slider is slidably sleeved on the surface of the lead screw, and the slider cooperates with the lead screw. A motor is installed inside the control compartment. The motor is installed on the surface of the control box, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to one end of the lead screw for rotating the lead screw. At the same time, with the cooperation of the slider, the protective cover will slide.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] 1. The protective cover protects the keyboard surface during use and makes it easy to clean, making it more hygienic. It also removes any traces left after each password entry, thus improving security.
[0013] 2. During use, after the ATM's internal system recognizes the bank card, it controls the drive motor to rotate the lead screw. With the help of the slider, the protective cover slides open, exposing the keyboard. The sliding of the protective cover also activates the auxiliary light through the device's internal control system, improving visibility and allowing users to enter their PIN. Simultaneously, the cleaning sponge cloth used during the sliding process cleans the keyboard surface, effectively preventing the spread of bacteria or viruses. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a front view of an ATM proposed in this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the surface structure of the ATM body of a self-service ATM proposed in this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the ATM body of a self-service ATM proposed in this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the protective mechanism of an ATM proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the protective cover of an ATM proposed in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of an ATM proposed in this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. ATM body; 11. Operating area; 12. Surveillance camera; 13. Control compartment; 2. Base; 3. Display; 31. Cash dispenser slot; 32. Control button; 33. Card slot; 4. Input area; 41. Keyboard; 42. Protective plate; 43. First slide rail; 44. Connecting strip; 45. Top cover; 46. Supplemental light; 5. Control box; 51. Connection port; 52. Second slide rail; 53. Lead screw; 54. Motor; 6. Protective cover; 61. Stop bar; 62. Cleaning sponge; 63. Slider. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0022] Reference Figures 1-6A self-service ATM includes an ATM body 1, an operation area 11 on the surface of the ATM body 1, a monitoring camera 12 mounted on the surface of the ATM body 1, the monitoring camera 12 being located at the top of the operation area 11, a display 3 and a cash dispensing slot 31 inside the operation area 11, the display 3 being located at the top of the cash dispensing slot 31, an input area 4 inside the operation area 11, a keyboard 41 fixedly connected inside the input area 4, the keyboard 41 being located on one side of the cash dispensing slot 31, and a protective mechanism for the surface of the keyboard 41 inside the ATM body 1. The protective cover 6 facilitates the protection of the keyboard 41 surface during use and also facilitates cleaning of the keyboard 41 surface, thus improving hygiene during use. Furthermore, it allows for the removal of traces left after each PIN entry, thereby enhancing security.
[0023] In this utility model, a base 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the ATM body 1, a card slot 33 is provided inside the operation area 11, the card slot 33 is located at the top of the cash dispensing slot 31, and multiple control buttons 32 are respectively provided at both ends of the surface of the display 3. The display 3 and the multiple control buttons 32 are electrically connected, so that the display 3 can be controlled by the multiple control buttons 32.
[0024] In this utility model, connecting strips 44 are fixedly connected to both sides of the surface of the keyboard 41 symmetrically. Protective plates 42 are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the two connecting strips 44 vertically. The same top cover 45 is fixedly connected between the two protective plates 42. One end of the surface of the top cover 45 is inclined. A supplementary light 46 is installed on the surface of the top cover 45. During the sliding of the protective cover 6, the supplementary light 46 can be turned on through the internal control system, thereby improving the usage effect.
[0025] In this utility model, the protective mechanism includes a protective cover 6, which is slidably connected between two protective plates 42. The protective cover 6 is located on the top of the keyboard 41. The two protective plates 42 have first sliding grooves 43 on opposite sides. The two ends of the protective cover 6 are slidably connected to the inside of the two protective plates 42. A baffle 61 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lower end of the protective cover 6, and the baffle 61 is slidably connected to the top of the keyboard 41. A cleaning sponge 62 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective cover 6, and the cleaning sponge 62 is slidably connected to the top of the keyboard 41. A slider 63 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective cover 6 away from the baffle 61 to restrict the sliding of the protective cover 6, thereby blocking the surface of the keyboard 41 and playing a protective role, while also cleaning the surface of the keyboard 41.
[0026] In this utility model, the ATM body 1 has a control compartment 13 inside, and a control box 5 is installed inside the control compartment 13. A connection port 51 is opened at the lower end of the surface of the control box 5. Two protective plates 42 are fixedly connected to the surface of the control box 5 at one end, and the two protective plates 42 are respectively set at both ends of the connection port 51. Second sliding grooves 52 are opened on both opposite sides inside the control box 5. The two ends of the protective cover 6 are slidably connected to the two second sliding grooves 52 respectively. A lead screw 53 is rotatably connected inside the control box 5. One end of the lead screw 53 is rotatably connected to one end inside the control box 5, and the other end of the lead screw 53 is rotatably sleeved on the other end inside the control box 5. A slider 63 is slidably sleeved on the surface of the lead screw 53 and cooperates with the lead screw 53. A motor 54 is installed inside the control compartment 13 and is installed on the surface of the control box 5. The output end of the motor 54 is fixedly connected to one end of the lead screw 53 for rotating the lead screw 53. At the same time, with the cooperation of the slider 63, the protective cover 6 will slide.
[0027] Working Principle: In actual use, the protective cover 6 protects the surface of the keyboard 41 and facilitates cleaning, making it more hygienic. It also removes traces left after each PIN entry, improving security. During use, the monitoring camera 12 records the area around the ATM body 1, and the captured images are stored by the internal control system. The user inserts their bank card into the card slot 33. Once the system recognizes the card, it drives the drive motor 54 to rotate the lead screw 53. With the cooperation of the slider 63, the protective cover 6 slides open, exposing the keyboard 41. The sliding of the protective cover 6 also allows the keyboard to be opened. The internal control system drives the supplementary light 46, thereby improving visibility during use. Passwords can be entered via the keypad 41. Simultaneously, during the sliding of the protective cover 6, the cleaning sponge 62 cleans the surface of the keypad 41, effectively preventing the spread of bacteria or viruses. The device can then be controlled via the control button 32 and the display screen 3. Cash can be withdrawn through the cash dispensing slot 31. After cash withdrawal, the monitoring camera 12 detects the user's departure and drives the internal control system to drive the motor 54, which in turn rotates the lead screw 53. This causes the slider 63 and the protective cover 6 to slide, covering the surface of the keypad 41 and protecting it, thus improving the device's security and cleaning its surface, enhancing its usability.
[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A self-service ATM, comprising an ATM body (1), characterized in that, The ATM body (1) has an operation area (11) on its surface. A monitoring camera (12) is installed on the surface of the ATM body (1). The monitoring camera (12) is located at the top of the operation area (11). The operation area (11) has a display (3) and a cash dispensing slot (31) inside. The display (3) is located at the top of the cash dispensing slot (31). The operation area (11) has an input area (4) inside. A keyboard (41) is fixedly connected inside the input area (4). The keyboard (41) is located on one side of the cash dispensing slot (31). The ATM body (1) has a protective mechanism for the surface of the keyboard (41) inside. The protective mechanism includes a protective cover (6), which is slidably connected between two guard plates (42). The protective cover (6) is located on the top of the keyboard (41). The two guard plates (42) have first sliding grooves (43) on opposite sides. The two ends of the protective cover (6) are slidably connected to the inside of the two guard plates (42). A baffle (61) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lower end of the protective cover (6). The baffle (61) is slidably connected to the top of the keyboard (41). A cleaning sponge (62) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective cover (6). The cleaning sponge (62) is slidably connected to the top of the keyboard (41). A slider (63) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective cover (6) away from the baffle (61).
2. The self-service ATM according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ATM body (1) is fixedly connected to a base (2) at the bottom. The operation area (11) is provided with a card slot (33). The card slot (33) is located on the top of the cash dispensing slot (31). Multiple control buttons (32) are provided on both ends of the surface of the display (3). The display (3) and the multiple control buttons (32) are electrically connected.
3. The self-service ATM according to claim 2, characterized in that, The keyboard (41) has connecting strips (44) fixedly connected to both sides of its surface. Each of the two connecting strips (44) has a protective plate (42) fixedly connected to its surface. The two protective plates (42) are fixedly connected to the same top cover (45). One end of the top cover (45) is inclined. A fill light (46) is installed on the surface of the top cover (45).
4. The self-service ATM according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ATM body (1) has a control compartment (13) inside, and a control box (5) is installed inside the control compartment (13). A connection port (51) is opened at the lower end of the surface of the control box (5). One end of each of the two protective plates (42) is fixedly connected to the surface of the control box (5). The two protective plates (42) are respectively set at both ends of the connection port (51). A second sliding groove (52) is opened on both opposite sides inside the control box (5). The two ends of the protective cover (6) are slidably connected to the two second sliding grooves (52). A lead screw (53) is rotatably connected inside the control box (5). One end of the lead screw (53) is rotatably connected to one end inside the control box (5), and the other end of the lead screw (53) is rotatably sleeved inside the other end of the control box (5). The slider (63) is slidably sleeved on the surface of the lead screw (53). The slider (63) cooperates with the lead screw (53). A motor (54) is installed inside the control compartment (13). The motor (54) is installed on the surface of the control box (5), and the output end of the motor (54) is fixedly connected to one end of the lead screw (53).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Self-service automatic telling machine
CN220873070U