Securing ATMs / cash machines

Abstract

The ATM (1) which is available for depositing or withdrawing and storing banknotes, according to claim 1, is characterized in that the ATM (1) has an outer housing (2) with a display (3) for operating the ATM (1).

Description

[0001] In most ATM bombings, the explosion proceeds as follows: The perpetrators gain access to the ATM in a very short time by forcibly prying it open with a crowbar or by forcibly drilling it open with a drill. This allows them to overcome the outer casing of the ATM. As soon as the perpetrators have gained access to the interior of the ATM, the ATM bombers place an explosive charge inside the ATM. This causes enormous damage to both the ATM and the building. If the detonation of the ATM is successful, the perpetrators can easily pull the cash cassettes out of the ATM. If the ATM bombing is unsuccessful, the ATM bombers take another explosive charge and place it in the ATM.This causes even greater damage to both the building and the ATM. This break-in, including the explosion, usually only takes a few minutes.

[0002] In the past, ATM manufacturers have invested heavily in ATM security, significantly increasing security by injecting ink into banknotes, which has led to greater security in the event of a detonation. ATM bombers have immediately resorted to means of cleaning the inked banknotes. Some financial institutions have used fogging systems, which seemed very effective for a short time, but the ATM bombers are not deterred by the fogging systems and continue to detonate ATMs.

[0003] Therefore, a distinction must be made between an uncontrolled explosion, planned solely by the criminals, and a planned and controlled explosion of the ATM by the manufacturer, should this explosion actually occur.

[0004] In an uncontrolled ATM explosion, the perpetrators attempt to use tools to force an opening into the ATM's casing. The criminals then place an explosive charge inside the ATM. When the explosive detonates, a powerful pressure wave is created that rips the ATM apart. This is due to the large surface area of ​​the ATM, which blows apart both the outer casing and the ATM's internal technology. The detonation results in serious damage to the ATM.

[0005] This object is achieved by an ATM according to claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the ATM according to the invention are described and set forth in the dependent claims.

[0006] If an ATM is blown up, the explosion should be controlled by the manufacturer. This can be contained for the most part; one option I see is a grid structure that must be installed inside the ATM. The grid structure consists of one or more steel grids that are spaced apart from each other. The advantage is that if the ATM bombers place an explosive charge inside the ATM, the detonation of the explosive charge has a small attack surface on the grid structure, which would result in little or no damage to the grid structure. In addition, the criminals can also place another explosive charge, which would result in little or no damage to the grid structure. Therefore, the ATM bombers would not be able to reach the cash boxes in just a few minutes, and their attempt would be unsuccessful.to commit theft of cash boxes. It is also of utmost importance that the grid structure requires no maintenance and is inexpensive compared to a fogging system. It is also very advantageous that installing the grid structure in the ATMs does not involve a great deal of effort.

[0007] When ATM bombers use force to break open the outer casing (2) and the display (3) and attach a solid explosive to the technology (7) inside the ATM (1), or direct a gas into the ATM (1) to blow up the ATM (1), a grid structure (4-5) is required which must remain undamaged in the event of an explosion. The grid structure (4-5) consists of one or more steel grid structures (4-5) which have a certain degree of permeability. It should be noted that each additional grid structure (4-5) offers greater security; it is also necessary to maintain a certain distance between the grid structure (4) and the grid structure (5).If an explosive is placed on the outer grid structure (4) and detonated, the detonation pressure wave will cause slight damage to the grid structure (4) and no damage to the grid structure (5). This is because the grid structures (4-5) offer a small attack surface. The design of the grid structure (4-5) is planned in such a way that a cage is formed from the grid structure (4-5). So that the ATM (1) consists of a complete internal cage, protected by the grid structure (4-5). The cash boxes (6) can be protected in another grid structure cage (9). Reference list Fig.1 1 ATM 2 ATM cover 3 Display ATM 4 First lattice structure 5 Second lattice structure 6 cash boxes 7 ATM technology 8 grid structure cassettes

Claims

[1] In the case of the ATM (1) which is available for depositing or withdrawing and storing banknotes, according to claim 1 characterized by that the ATM (1) has an outer housing (2) with a display (3) for operating the ATM (1). [2] In the ATM (1) constructed according to the preceding claim, characterized by that in Fig.

1. A grid structure (4-5) can be installed inside the ATM (1), which can be vertically or horizontally in various shapes with a small contact surface, or at an angle. The grid structure (4-5) can also have a spacing and be made of various materials, alloys, and composite materials. [3] In the ATM (1) constructed according to the preceding claim, characterized by that in Fig.

1. The grid structure (4) inside the ATM (1) can have a certain distance between the grid structure (5). One or more grid structures (4-5) can be installed as a closed cage. To ensure greater security, several closed cages can be constructed and the grid structure (9) can be installed.

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