Barrier-free ATM counter unit
By designing multi-height operating areas and equipping them with dual password input keyboards and inward-opening doors, the inconvenience of using ATM cabinets has been solved, improving convenience and coverage for different groups of people.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHONGQING QIAOKAI TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
The current ATM cabinets have a uniform size and component height, which makes them inconvenient for wheelchair users, people with dwarfism, and people of short stature, reducing the convenience of business transactions.
Design an accessible ATM cabinet unit comprising a first, second, and third unit within a protective cabin. The operating area height is proportionally reduced, and it is equipped with a dual PIN keypad and a movable keypad. Convenience is enhanced through an inward-opening door and button controls.
It meets the needs of people of different heights and mobility, improving the ease of use and population coverage of ATMs, especially the ease of use for wheelchair users.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ATM cabinet technology, and in particular to an accessible ATM cabinet unit. Background Technology
[0002] ATMs, also known as automated teller machines, are highly sophisticated electromechanical devices that use magnetic stripe cards or smart cards to provide self-service financial transactions, replacing the work of bank tellers. They can be used for cash withdrawals, balance inquiries, inter-account fund transfers, and balance checks. They can also handle cash deposits (real-time crediting), check deposits (not available in China), passbook updates, and other intermediary services. Cardholders can use credit or debit cards and PINs to perform automatic withdrawals, balance inquiries, fund transfers, cash deposits, passbook updates, fund purchases, PIN changes, and mobile phone bill payments.
[0003] ATMs are categorized into three types based on their installation location: outdoor ATMs, indoor ATMs, and stand-alone ATMs. However, most ATMs have a uniform size, with consistent heights for components such as the display screen, cash dispenser, card slot, and keypad, making them suitable for most able-bodied adults. But for wheelchair users, people with dwarfism, and individuals of short stature, using an ATM can be relatively inconvenient, requiring them to visit a counter and thus spending considerable time, reducing the convenience of using an ATM for related transactions. Utility Model Content
[0004] To improve the ease of use of ATM cabinets, this utility model provides an accessible ATM cabinet unit.
[0005] The accessible ATM cabinet unit provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] An accessible ATM cabinet unit includes a protective cabin and a first body, a second body, and a third body arranged sequentially within the protective cabin. Each of the first body, the second body, and the third body has an operating area, which is an area enclosed by a display screen, a PIN input keyboard, a card slot, and a cash dispensing slot. The height of the operating areas of the second body and the third body is three-quarters the height of the operating area of the first body.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the first machine is used by adults of normal height to conduct business, while the second and third machines are used by people of abnormal height and wheelchair users, respectively. By reducing the height of the operating area, the diverse needs of different people are met, the coverage of ATM users is increased, and thus the convenience of using ATMs is improved.
[0008] Optionally, the first, second, and third bodies each have two password input keyboards, with the two keyboards located on the left and right sides respectively.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, there are password input keyboards on both the left and right sides, which can meet the needs of people whose dominant hand is either left or right, thereby improving the convenience of using ATM cabinets.
[0010] Optionally, the first, second, and third bodies are also provided with a movable keyboard. The signal output terminal of the movable keyboard is electrically connected to the control system of the corresponding first / second / third body. The first, second, and third bodies each have a slot for placing the movable keyboard.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the movable keyboard improves the convenience of password input. For some people, such as wheelchair users, their arms may not be able to stay in the position of the password input keyboard for a long time when sitting in a wheelchair. In this case, they can input passwords through the movable keyboard. Or for elderly people who cannot easily recognize the numbers on the fixed password input keyboard, the movable keyboard can be moved to a suitable distance for input, or the movable keyboard can be used close to the body for privacy input as needed. This meets the diverse needs of different people and improves the convenience of using ATMs.
[0012] Optionally, the protective cabin is provided with a first partition and a second partition, which divide the space inside the protective cabin into a first space, a second space and a third space. The first body is located in the first space, the second body is located in the second space, and the third body is located in the third space. The width of the first space and the second space is the same, and the width of the third space is twice the width of the first space. The openings of the first space, the second space and the third space are respectively provided with a first protective door, a second protective door and a third protective door.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the first space is used by regular personnel, the second space is used by people of short stature, and the third space is used by wheelchair users. The increased width facilitates wheelchair entry, exit, and turning, improving the convenience of wheelchair users in using the ATM. The first partition, the second partition, the first protective door, the second protective door, and the third protective door increase the privacy of ATM users, thereby improving the convenience of ATM users.
[0014] Optionally, the third protective door is an inward-opening door, and the third space is provided with a rotating mechanism to drive the third protective door to rotate.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, wheelchair users can move to the third protective door and activate the rotating mechanism to control the rotation of the third protective door. The inward-opening door design facilitates wheelchair entry and exit. If it were an outward-opening design, wheelchair users would need to back a certain distance after activating the rotating mechanism to allow space for the third protective door to rotate. The inward-opening door eliminates the need for the wheelchair to back up, thereby improving the convenience of wheelchair users using ATM machines.
[0016] Optionally, the rotating mechanism includes:
[0017] A rotating rod is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the third space and extends vertically. The third protective door is fixed on the rotating rod and is used to shield the third space. The protective cabin is equipped with a rotating component that drives the rotating rod to rotate.
[0018] A limiting block is provided on the outer wall of the bottom end of the third space. When the third protective door is in the closed state, the inner wall of the limiting block abuts against the outer wall of the third protective door.
[0019] A control component, which is located on the protective cabin and is used to control the rotation of the third protective door.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, when a wheelchair user moves to the third protective door, the control component is activated. The control component then activates the rotating component, which in turn drives the third protective door to rotate via a rotating rod, thereby opening and closing the third protective door.
[0021] Optionally, the control component includes:
[0022] A controller is located in a third space, and the signal output terminal of the controller is electrically connected to the signal input terminal of the rotating component.
[0023] The first door opening button and the first door closing button are both located on the protective cabin and their signal output terminals are electrically connected to the controller.
[0024] The second door opening button and the second door closing button are both located in the third space and their signal output terminals are electrically connected to the controller.
[0025] The first contact sensor is disposed on the limit block and its signal output terminal is electrically connected to the controller.
[0026] The second contact sensor is located on the inner wall of the third space and its signal output terminal is electrically connected to the controller.
[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, before entering, pressing the first door opening button causes the controller to control the rotating component to open the third protective door inward until the second contact sensor contacts the third protective door, at which point the rotating component stops rotating. After the wheelchair enters the third space, pressing the second door closing button causes the controller to control the rotating component to rotate the third protective door back until the third protective door abuts against the limit block. At this point, the first contact sensor contacts the third protective door, and the rotating component stops rotating. After using the ATM, pressing the second door opening button causes the controller to control the rotating component to open the third protective door inward until the second contact sensor contacts the third protective door, at which point the rotating component stops rotating. After the wheelchair moves out, pressing the first door closing button causes the controller to control the rotating component to rotate the third protective door back until the third protective door abuts against the limit block. At this point, the first contact sensor contacts the third protective door, and the rotating component stops rotating. This improves the convenience of wheelchair users entering and exiting, and thus improves the convenience of using the ATM.
[0028] Optionally, the outer wall of the third body has a handrail for easy leverage.
[0029] By adopting the above technical solutions, the handrails increase the convenience for wheelchair users when changing the direction of their wheelchairs.
[0030] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0031] 1. The first machine is for adults of normal height to conduct business, while the second and third machines are for people of abnormal height and wheelchair users, respectively. By lowering the height of the operating area, the machine meets the diverse needs of different people, increases the coverage of users of the ATM, and thus improves the convenience of using the ATM.
[0032] 2. By setting up dual password input keyboards and a movable keyboard on the first, second, and third machines, the diverse needs of different users are met, thereby improving the convenience of using the ATM.
[0033] 3. Designed for wheelchair users, featuring an inward-opening door and button controls, along with armrests and other components to improve the ease of use of ATMs for wheelchair users. Attached Figure Description
[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application;
[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the protective cabin in this application;
[0036] Figure 3 These are schematic diagrams of the first, second, and third bodies in this application;
[0037] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the rotating mechanism in this application, in which a partial cross-section of the protective chamber is shown.
[0038] Reference numerals: 1. Protective cabin; 11. First partition; 12. Second partition; 13. First space; 131. First protective door; 14. Second space; 141. Second protective door; 15. Third space; 151. Third protective door; 2. First body; 21. Display screen; 22. Password input keyboard; 23. Card slot; 24. Cash dispensing slot; 25. Movable keyboard; 26. Placement slot; 261. Holding slot; 3. Second body; 4. Third body; 41. Handrail; 5. Rotating mechanism; 51. Rotating rod; 511. Rotating component; 52. Limiting block; 53. Control component; 531. First door opening button; 532. First door closing button; 533. Second door opening button; 534. Second door closing button; 535. First contact sensor; 536. Second contact sensor; 54. Protrusion. Detailed Implementation
[0039] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.
[0040] This application discloses an accessible ATM cabinet unit.
[0041] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 An accessible ATM cabinet unit includes a protective cabin 1 and a first body 2, a second body 3, and a third body 4 arranged sequentially within the protective cabin 1. The first body 2, the second body 3, and the third body 4 each have an operating area, which is the area enclosed by a display screen 21, a password input keyboard 22, a card slot 23, and a cash dispensing slot 24. The height of the operating area of the second body 3 and the third body 4 is three-quarters the height of the operating area of the first body 2.
[0042] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the first machine body 2 is mainly used by adults of normal height to conduct business, the second machine body 3 is used by people of short stature to conduct business, and the third machine body 4 is used by wheelchair users to conduct business. The components built into the first machine body 2, the second machine body 3, and the third machine body 4 are the same as those commonly found in existing ATM machines. The space for installing components inside the machine body remains unchanged. By reducing the height of the operating area, the diverse needs of different people can be met. In other feasible embodiments, multiple similar machines can be installed inside the protective cabin 1, and the positions of the machines can be adjusted accordingly.
[0043] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The protective chamber 1 is provided with a first partition 11 and a second partition 12 at intervals. Both the first partition 11 and the second partition 12 extend vertically and divide the space inside the protective chamber 1 into a first space 13, a second space 14 and a third space 15. The width of the first space 13 and the second space 14 is the same, and the width of the third space 15 is twice the width of the first space 13.
[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first body 2 is located in the first space 13. The first protective door 131 is rotatably provided at the opening of the first space 13. The space between the front side wall of the first body 2 and the first protective door 131 when it is closed is greater than the space required for the first protective door 131 to rotate inward.
[0045] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The second body 3 is located in the second space 14. A second protective door 141 is rotatably provided at the opening of the second space 14. The rotation direction of the first protective door 131 and the second protective door 141 is not limited. They can be inward-opening doors or outward-opening doors. The space between the front side wall of the second body 3 and the second protective door 141 when it is closed is greater than the space required for the second protective door 141 to rotate inward.
[0046] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The third body 4 is located in the third space 15. A third protective door 151 is rotatably provided at the opening of the third space 15. Push handles (not shown in the figure) are provided on the first protective door 131, the second protective door 141 and the third protective door 151. The third protective door 151 is designed as an inward-opening door. A rotating mechanism 5 for driving the third protective door 151 to rotate is provided in the third space 15.
[0047] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The rotating mechanism 5 includes a rotating rod 51, a limiting block 52, and a control component 53. The rotating rod 51 is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the third space 15 and extends vertically. One end of the third protective door 151 is fixed to the rotating rod 51. The protective cabin 1 is provided with a rotating component 511 that drives the rotating rod 51 to rotate. The rotating component 511 can be a motor, a motor, or a motor gear, etc. In this embodiment, a motor is selected. The output end of the motor is connected to the top of the rotating rod 51. The motor is powered by the power supply component built into the third body 4.
[0048] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4The limiting block 52 is fixed on the outer wall of the bottom end of the third space 15. When the third protective door 151 is in the closed state, the outer wall of the bottom end of the third protective door 151 away from the rotating rod 51 abuts against the inner wall of the limiting block 52.
[0049] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The control component 53 is located on the protective chamber 1 and is used to control the rotation of the third protective door 151. The control component 53 includes a controller, a first door opening button 531 and a first door closing button 532, a second door opening button 533 and a second door closing button 534, a first contact sensor 535 and a second contact sensor 536. The controller is located on the inner wall of the third space 15 (not shown in the figure), and the signal output terminal of the controller is electrically connected to the signal input terminal of the rotating component 511.
[0050] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The first door opening button 531 and the first door closing button 532 are both located on the protective cabin 1 and their signal output terminals are electrically connected to the controller. The second door opening button 533 and the second door closing button 534 are both located inside the third space 15 and their signal output terminals are electrically connected to the controller. The height of the first door opening button 531, the first door closing button 532, the second door opening button 533, and the second door closing button 534 is between 70-75cm. The first door opening button 531 and the second door opening button 533 correspond to the inward opening action of the third protective door 151, and the first door closing button 532 and the second door closing button 534 correspond to the closing action of the third protective door 151.
[0051] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The first contact sensor 535 is disposed on the inner wall of the limiting block 52 and its signal output terminal is electrically connected to the controller. The inner wall of the third space 15 has a vertically extending protrusion 54. The second contact sensor 536 is fixed at the bottom end of the protrusion 54 and its signal output terminal is electrically connected to the controller. When the third protective door 151 is in the closed state, the outer wall of the bottom end of the third protective door 151 abuts against the first contact sensor 535. When the third protective door 151 is in the open state, the inner wall of the third protective door 151 abuts against the second contact sensor 536.
[0052] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4Before entering, press the first door opening button 531. The controller controls the rotating component 511 to open the third protective door 151 inward until the second contact sensor 536 contacts the third protective door 151. At this point, the rotating component 511 stops rotating. After the wheelchair enters the third space 15, press the second door closing button 534. The controller controls the rotating component 511 to rotate the third protective door 151 back until the third protective door 151 abuts against the limit block 52. At this point, the first contact sensor 535 contacts the third protective door 151, and the rotating component 511 stops rotating. The ATM machine is now in use. Afterwards, press the second door opening button 533. The controller controls the rotating component 511 to drive the third protective door 151 to open inwards until the second contact sensor 536 contacts the third protective door 151. The rotating component 511 stops rotating. After the wheelchair is moved out, press the first door closing button 532. The controller controls the rotating component 511 to drive the third protective door 151 to rotate back until the third protective door 151 abuts against the limit block 52. At this time, the first contact sensor 535 contacts the third protective door 151, and the rotating component 511 stops rotating, thereby improving the convenience of wheelchair users entering and exiting.
[0053] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first body 2, the second body 3, and the third body 4 each have two password input keyboards 22, which are located on the left and right sides of the same horizontal line. The first body 2, the second body 3, and the third body 4 also have a movable keyboard 25. The structure of the movable keyboard 25 is basically the same as that of the POS machine in the prior art. The signal output terminal of the movable keyboard 25 is electrically connected to the control system in the corresponding first body 2 / second body 3 / third body 4 through a signal transmission line. The first body 2, the second body 3, and the third body 4 each have a placement slot 26 for placing the movable keyboard 25. In the initial state, the movable keyboard 25 is placed in the placement slot 26. The two side walls of the placement slot 26 have concave holding slots 261 for easy holding.
[0054] In this embodiment, the height of the display screen 21 on the first body 2 is 150cm, the height of the password input keyboard 22 is 120cm, the height of the cash dispensing slot 24 is 100cm, and the width of the first space 13 is 75cm. The height of the display screen 21 on the second body 3 and the third body 4 is 112-113cm, the height of the password input keyboard 22 is 90cm, the height of the cash dispensing slot 24 is 75cm, and the width of the third space 15 is 150cm.
[0055] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4Two handrails 41 are provided on the outer side wall of the third body 4. The two handrails 41 are located on both sides of the operating area of the third body 4 and are convenient for the wheelchair to use for leverage when turning. A wheelchair identification card (not shown in the figure) is affixed to the third protective door 151.
[0056] The working principle of this application embodiment:
[0057] The first unit 2 is mainly used by adults of normal height to conduct business. The second unit 3 is used by people of shorter stature to conduct business. The third unit 4 is used by wheelchair users to conduct business. Users can choose the corresponding unit according to their needs. For people with no mobility restrictions, they can directly push or pull open the first protective door 131 and the second protective door 141 to enter and use the corresponding first unit 2 or second unit 3 to conduct business. For wheelchair users or other people with limited mobility, the third protective door 151 is opened and closed by pressing a button, and then the third unit 4 is used to conduct business. Unlike conventional ATM cabinets, the ATM cabinet group provided by this solution has operating areas of different heights to facilitate use by people of different heights. It is also equipped with a dual password input keypad 22 and a movable keypad 25 to meet the diverse needs of different people, thereby improving the convenience of using the ATM cabinet.
[0058] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A barrier-free ATM cabinet unit, characterized in that: It includes a protective cabin (1) and a first body (2), a second body (3) and a third body (4) arranged sequentially in the protective cabin (1). The first body (2), the second body (3) and the third body (4) each have an operating area. The operating area is the area enclosed by a display screen (21), a password input keyboard (22), a card slot (23) and a cash dispensing slot (24). The height of the operating area of the second body (3) and the third body (4) is three-quarters of the height of the operating area of the first body (2).
2. The accessible ATM cabinet unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first body (2), the second body (3) and the third body (4) each have two password input keyboards (22), and the two password input keyboards (22) are located on the left and right sides respectively.
3. The accessible ATM cabinet unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first body (2), the second body (3) and the third body (4) are also provided with a movable keyboard (25). The signal output terminal of the movable keyboard (25) is electrically connected to the control system of the corresponding first body (2) / second body (3) / third body (4). The first body (2), the second body (3) and the third body (4) are each provided with a placement slot (26) for placing the movable keyboard (25).
4. The accessible ATM cabinet unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective cabin (1) is provided with a first partition (11) and a second partition (12) at intervals. The first partition (11) and the second partition (12) divide the space inside the protective cabin (1) into a first space (13), a second space (14) and a third space (15). The first body (2) is located in the first space (13), the second body (3) is located in the second space (14), and the third body (4) is located in the third space (15). The width of the first space (13) and the second space (14) is the same, and the width of the third space (15) is twice the width of the first space (13). The openings of the first space (13), the second space (14) and the third space (15) are respectively provided with a first protective door (131), a second protective door (141) and a third protective door (151) that rotate to rotate.
5. The accessible ATM cabinet unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The third protective door (151) is an inward-opening door, and the third space (15) is provided with a rotating mechanism (5) that drives the third protective door (151) to rotate.
6. The accessible ATM cabinet unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism (5) includes: Rotating rod (51), the rotating rod (51) is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the third space (15) and extends vertically, the third protective door (151) is fixed on the rotating rod (51) and is used to shield the third space (15), the protective cabin (1) is provided with a rotating component (511) that drives the rotating rod (51) to rotate; Limiting block (52), the limiting block (52) is provided on the outer wall of the bottom end of the third space (15). When the third protective door (151) is in the closed state, the inner wall of the limiting block (52) abuts against the outer wall of the third protective door (151). A control component (53) is provided on the protective cabin (1) and is used to control the rotation of the third protective door (151).
7. The accessible ATM cabinet unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: The control component (53) includes: The controller is located in the third space (15), and the signal output terminal of the controller is electrically connected to the signal input terminal of the rotating part (511). The first door opening button (531) and the first door closing button (532) are both located on the protective cabin (1) and their signal output terminals are electrically connected to the controller. The second door opening button (533) and the second door closing button (534) are both located in the third space (15) and their signal output terminals are electrically connected to the controller. The first contact sensor (535) is disposed on the limiting block (52) and its signal output terminal is electrically connected to the controller. The second contact sensor (536) is located on the inner wall of the third space (15) and its signal output terminal is electrically connected to the controller.
8. The accessible ATM cabinet unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The third body (4) has a handrail (41) on its outer side wall for easy leverage.