Self-service terminal equipment with quick release structure

By introducing a quick-release structure into the self-service terminal equipment, and utilizing the combination of foot pedals and locking rods, the problem of cumbersome disassembly and assembly of the inspection panel is solved, enabling convenient operation of the inspection panel and improving maintenance and repair efficiency.

CN223966937UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03NINGBO WASU RADIO & TV NETWORK CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520343415.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-28
Publication Date
2026-03-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-28

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Technical Problem

The maintenance panels of existing self-service terminals are fixed with screws, which makes disassembly and assembly cumbersome and time-consuming, affecting maintenance and repair efficiency.

Method used

It adopts a quick-release structure, which enables convenient opening and closing of the access panel through the cooperation of the foot pedal and the locking rod. The sliding cooperation of the elastic element and the locking rod simplifies the locking and unlocking process of the panel.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of disassembling and assembling the inspection panel, shortens the operation time, and enhances the efficiency of equipment maintenance and repair.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a self-service terminal device with a quick release structure, which comprises a host and a maintenance panel, the host is a shell structure with an accommodating cavity, the side surface of the host is provided with a maintenance port communicated with the accommodating cavity, and the maintenance panel is matched with the maintenance port. The rotary opening and closing device is mounted at the access hole in a rotary opening and closing manner; wherein at least one lock hole is formed in the bottom of the maintenance panel, a hidden groove is formed in the side face of the bottom of the main machine, a pedal is installed in the hidden groove in a longitudinal sliding mode, at least one elastic piece is arranged between the pedal and the inner wall of the bottom of the hidden groove, at least one locking rod distributed in the longitudinal direction is installed on the pedal, and the locking rod is connected with the main machine. The top of the locking rod slides in the longitudinal direction, penetrates through the inner wall of the top of the hidden groove, extends into the lock hole and is in limiting fit with the lock hole. Opening / closing operation of the maintenance panel is convenient, consumed time is short, and maintenance efficiency is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of service equipment, and in particular to a self-service terminal device with a quick-release structure. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of modern technology and the significant improvement of people's living standards, self-service terminals are being used more and more widely in social life. These devices cover multiple fields such as banking service terminals and social security service terminals, and are gradually moving towards intelligence and automation, greatly facilitating people's daily lives. For example, in many industries such as telecommunications, finance, government services, transportation, healthcare, business administration, and taxation, self-service terminals such as 24-hour integrated business self-service acceptance equipment, multimedia information dissemination and self-service inquiry equipment in business halls, new business self-service experience equipment, queue management equipment, and window service evaluation equipment have been widely used.

[0003] However, the disassembly and assembly of the access panel has become a significant issue in the daily maintenance and repair of self-service terminal equipment. Currently, most self-service terminal access panels on the market are installed on the main unit using screws. While this installation method ensures the stability of the access panel to some extent, it brings many inconveniences in actual operation. Whenever the access panel needs to be disassembled or assembled, staff have to manually unscrew or tighten the screws, a process that is not only tedious and time-consuming but also inefficient, seriously affecting the maintenance progress and repair efficiency of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems of existing self-service terminal equipment, the aim is to provide a self-service terminal equipment with a quick-release structure that is easy to disassemble and improves maintenance efficiency.

[0005] The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0006] A self-service terminal device with a quick-release structure includes: a main unit and a maintenance panel. The main unit is a shell structure with a receiving cavity. The side of the main unit has a maintenance port communicating with the receiving cavity. The maintenance panel matches the maintenance port and is rotatably and openably installed at the maintenance port.

[0007] The inspection panel has at least one lock hole at its bottom, and the side of the bottom of the main unit has a hidden groove. A foot pedal is slidably installed in the hidden groove, and at least one elastic element is provided between the foot pedal and the bottom inner wall of the hidden groove. At least one longitudinally distributed locking rod is installed on the foot pedal, and the top of the locking rod slides longitudinally through the top inner wall of the hidden groove and extends into the lock hole, where it is limited and engaged with the lock hole.

[0008] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, the bottom inner wall of the inspection port has a sliding hole that penetrates the hidden groove, the locking rod is slidably installed in the sliding hole, and when the inspection panel is in the closed state, the sliding hole and the locking hole are coaxially arranged.

[0009] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, the elastic element is a locking spring, which is sleeved on the outside of the locking rod, with one end of the locking spring abutting against the bottom of the foot pedal and the other end abutting against the bottom inner wall of the hidden groove.

[0010] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, the inner wall of the inspection port also has a limiting step. When the inspection panel is engaged with the limiting step, the inspection panel is in a closed state.

[0011] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, the outer side of the limiting step is also provided with an elastic push plate that is elastically connected. When the top of the locking rod is engaged with the locking hole, the elastic push plate is in an elastic compression state. When the locking rod is disengaged from the locking hole, the elastic push plate elastically pushes the inspection panel outward.

[0012] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, the top of the limiting step has a mounting groove, the outer side wall of the limiting step has a mounting hole that penetrates the mounting groove, and the outer opening end of the mounting hole has a receiving groove that matches the elastic push plate.

[0013] A push shaft is slidably installed in the mounting hole, and one end of the push shaft is connected to the elastic push plate. A slide plate is slidably installed in the mounting groove, and the slide plate is sleeved on the outside of the push shaft. A push spring is also provided in the mounting groove, and the push spring is located on the side of the slide plate away from the elastic push plate. When the inspection panel is engaged with the limiting step, the elastic push plate retracts into the receiving groove by squeezing the push spring through the slide plate.

[0014] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, the push spring is sleeved on the outside of the push shaft.

[0015] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, the inspection port is located on the rear side of the host.

[0016] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, the front side of the host has a control screen, and a face recognition camera is installed above the control screen.

[0017] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, the front side of the host also has a password input area and an ID card recognition area.

[0018] The positive effects of the above technical solution compared with the existing technology are:

[0019] (1) When maintenance is required, the maintenance personnel can step on the foot pedal to press the elastic element downward so that the locking rod slides downward, thereby disengaging the locking rod from the lock hole and engaging the locking effect on the maintenance panel. At this time, the maintenance panel can be opened by rotating it outward. When the maintenance panel is closed by rotating it inward, the foot pedal can be released. The foot pedal slides upward under the elastic action of the elastic element, and the locking rod extends into the lock hole to close and lock the maintenance panel. The opening / closing operation of the maintenance panel is convenient and time-saving, greatly improving maintenance efficiency.

[0020] (2) When the foot pedal is pressed down to release the locking of the maintenance panel, the elastic push plate can push the maintenance panel outward in an elastic manner, so that maintenance personnel can open the maintenance panel more conveniently. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a self-service terminal device with a quick-release structure according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the maintenance panel of a self-service terminal device with a quick-release structure in the closed state according to the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the maintenance panel of a self-service terminal device with a quick-release structure in the open state according to this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the locking rod and lock hole limiting cooperation of a self-service terminal device with a quick-release structure according to this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the elastic push plate of a self-service terminal device with a quick-release structure according to the present invention.

[0026] In the attached diagram: 1. Main unit; 2. Inspection panel; 3. Foot pedal; 4. Limit step; 5. Locking rod; 6. Locking spring; 7. Elastic push plate; 8. Slide plate; 9. Push shaft; 10. Push spring; 11. Control screen; 12. Face recognition camera; 13. ID card recognition area; 14. Password input area; 15. Inspection port; 16. Hidden groove; 17. Sliding hole; 21. Lock hole; 41. Mounting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a self-service terminal device with a quick-release structure according to the present invention. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the maintenance panel of a self-service terminal device with a quick-release structure in the closed state according to the present invention. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the maintenance panel of a self-service terminal device with a quick-release structure according to the present invention, in the opened state. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the locking rod and lock hole limiting cooperation of a self-service terminal device with a quick-release structure according to this utility model. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the elastic push plate of a self-service terminal device with a quick-release structure according to this utility model. Figure 1-5The diagram illustrates a preferred embodiment of a self-service terminal device with a quick-release structure, comprising: a main unit 1 and a maintenance panel 2. The main unit 1 is a housing structure with a receiving cavity. The side of the main unit 1 has a maintenance port 15 communicating with the receiving cavity. The maintenance panel 2 matches the maintenance port 15 and is rotatably and openably installed at the maintenance port 15. The bottom of the maintenance panel 2 has at least one locking hole 21. The side of the bottom of the main unit 1 has a hidden groove 16. A foot pedal 3 is longitudinally slidably installed in the hidden groove 16. At least one elastic element is provided between the foot pedal 3 and the bottom inner wall of the hidden groove 16. At least one longitudinally distributed locking rod 5 is installed on the foot pedal 3. The top of the locking rod 5 slides longitudinally through the top inner wall of the hidden groove 16 and extends into the locking hole 21, where it is limited and engaged with the locking hole 21.

[0031] In this embodiment, when maintenance is required, the maintenance personnel can step on the foot pedal 3 to press the elastic element downwards, causing the locking rod 5 to slide downwards. This disengages the locking rod 5 from the lock hole 21, allowing it to engage with the maintenance panel 2 and lock it in place. At this point, the maintenance panel 2 can be opened by rotating it outwards. When the maintenance panel 2 is closed by rotating it inwards, the foot pedal 3 can be released. The foot pedal 3 slides upwards under the elastic force of the elastic element, causing the locking rod 5 to extend into the lock hole 21 to lock the maintenance panel 2 in place. The opening / closing operation of the maintenance panel 2 is convenient and quick, greatly improving maintenance efficiency.

[0032] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the bottom inner wall of the access panel 15 has a sliding hole 17 that penetrates the hidden groove 16. The locking rod 5 is slidably installed in the sliding hole 17, and when the access panel 2 is in the closed state, the sliding hole 17 and the locking hole 21 are coaxially arranged.

[0033] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the elastic element is a locking spring 6, which is sleeved on the outside of the locking rod 5, with one end of the locking spring 6 abutting against the bottom of the foot pedal 3 and the other end abutting against the bottom inner wall of the hidden groove 16.

[0034] Furthermore, in order to further improve the locking effect on the inspection panel 2, multiple locking rods 5 can be provided, and multiple corresponding locking springs 6 can also be provided.

[0035] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, in order to enable the inspection panel 2 to close precisely so that the locking rod 5 can smoothly extend into the lock hole 21 for locking, the inner wall of the inspection port 15 also has a limiting step 4. When the inspection panel 2 is engaged with the limiting step 4, the inspection panel 2 is in a closed state.

[0036] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the outer side of the limiting step 4 also has an elastically connected elastic push plate 7. When the top of the locking rod 5 is engaged with the locking hole 21, the elastic push plate 7 is in an elastic compression state. When the locking rod 5 is disengaged from the locking hole 21, the elastic push plate 7 elastically pushes the inspection panel 2 outward.

[0037] In this embodiment, when the foot pedal 3 is pressed down to release the locking of the inspection panel, the elastic push plate 7 can elastically push the inspection panel outward, so that maintenance personnel can open the inspection panel 2 more conveniently.

[0038] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the top of the limiting step 4 has a mounting groove 41, and the outer wall of the limiting step 4 has a mounting hole penetrating the mounting groove 41. The outer opening end of the mounting hole has a receiving groove that matches the elastic push plate 7. A push shaft 9 is slidably mounted in the mounting hole, one end of which is connected to the elastic push plate 7. A sliding plate 8 is slidably mounted in the mounting groove 41, and the sliding plate 8 is sleeved on the outside of the push shaft 9. A push spring 10 is also provided in the mounting groove 41, located on the side of the sliding plate 8 away from the elastic push plate 7. When the inspection panel 2 is engaged with the limiting step 4, the elastic push plate 7 retracts into the receiving groove by pressing the push spring 10 through the sliding plate 8. Specifically, when the inspection panel 2 is locked by pressing down the foot pedal 3, the elastic push plate 7 pushes the inspection panel outward under the elastic force of the push spring 10.

[0039] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, in order to improve the installation stability of the push spring 10, the push spring 10 is sleeved on the outside of the push shaft 9.

[0040] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, in order to improve the aesthetics of the device, the access port 15 is located on the rear side of the main unit 1.

[0041] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the front side of the host 1 has a control screen 11, and a face recognition camera 12 is disposed above the control screen 11.

[0042] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the front side of the host 1 also has a password input area 14 and an ID card recognition area 13.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the implementation method and protection scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that all solutions obtained by equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A self-service terminal device with a quick-release structure, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a host computer and an access panel, the host computer is a shell structure with a containing cavity, the side of the host computer has an access hole communicating with the containing cavity, the access panel is matched with the access hole and can be rotatably opened and closed at the access hole. The bottom of the access panel has at least one lock hole, the side of the bottom of the host computer has a hidden groove, a foot pedal is longitudinally slidably installed in the hidden groove, at least one elastic member is arranged between the foot pedal and the inner wall of the bottom of the hidden groove, at least one longitudinal lock rod is installed on the foot pedal, the top of the lock rod extends to the lock hole through the top inner wall of the hidden groove in the longitudinal direction, and the lock hole is limitedly matched with the lock hole. The inner wall of the bottom of the access hole has a sliding hole penetrating through the hidden groove, the lock rod is slidably installed in the sliding hole, and when the access panel is in the closed state, the sliding hole is coaxially arranged with the lock hole.

2. The self-service terminal apparatus having a quick release structure according to claim 1, wherein, The elastic member is a locking spring, the locking spring is sleeved on the outside of the lock rod, one end of the locking spring abuts against the bottom of the foot pedal, and the other end abuts against the inner wall of the bottom of the hidden groove.

3. The self-service terminal apparatus having a quick release structure according to claim 2, wherein The inner wall of the access hole also has a limiting step, when the access panel is limitedly matched with the limiting step, the access panel is in the closed state.

4. The self-service terminal apparatus having a quick release structure according to claim 2, wherein The outer side of the limiting step also has an elastically connected elastic push plate, when the top of the lock rod is limitedly matched with the lock hole, the elastic push plate is in the elastic extrusion state, and when the lock rod is separated from the lock hole, the elastic push plate elastically pushes the access panel outward.

5. The self-service terminal apparatus having a quick release structure according to claim 4, wherein, The top of the limiting step has a mounting groove, the outer side wall of the limiting step has a mounting hole penetrating through the mounting groove, the outer opening end of the mounting hole has a containing groove matched with the elastic push plate.

6. The self-service terminal apparatus having a quick release structure according to claim 5, wherein, The mounting hole slidably installs a push shaft, one end of the push shaft is connected with the elastic push plate, the mounting groove slidably installs a sliding plate, the sliding plate is sleeved on the outside of the push shaft, the mounting groove further has a push spring, the push spring is located on the side of the sliding plate away from the elastic push plate, when the access panel is limitedly matched with the limiting step, the elastic push plate extrudes the push spring through the sliding plate and retracts into the containing groove. The push spring is sleeved on the outside of the push shaft.

7. The self-service terminal apparatus having a quick release structure according to claim 6, wherein The access hole is located on the rear side of the host computer.

8. The self-service terminal apparatus having a quick release structure according to claim 1, wherein, The front side of the host computer has a control screen, and a face recognition camera is arranged above the control screen.

9. The self-service terminal apparatus having a quick release structure according to claim 1, wherein, The front side of the host computer also has a password input area and an identity card recognition area.

10. The self-service terminal apparatus having a quick release structure according to claim 9, wherein, ​