ATM booth and ATM booth installation method

JP2025031867AActive Publication Date: 2025-03-07HITACHI SYST LTD
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Application Number
JP2024226934
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JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
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Filing Date
2024-12-24
Publication Date
2025-03-07
Estimated Expiration
2041-02-10

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【0014】 本発明によれば、背面からメンテナンスを行うATMを効率よく収容するATMブースを提供することができる。

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Abstract

To provide an ATM booth capable of efficiently accommodating an ATM to be maintained from a rear surface.SOLUTION: An ATM booth includes a pair of side surface plates rising in an approximately vertical direction from an installation surface, a storage box arranged between the pair of side surface plates and having an openable / closable door on its rear surface, and an opening for accommodating an ATM provided with an operation part on its front surface between the pair of side surface plates under the storage box.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an ATM booth and an ATM booth installation method. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses technology relating to a cash dispenser base used for a cash dispenser with an opening door on the rear side. Paragraph

[0008] of the document states, "The cash dispenser base according to the embodiment of the present invention mounts a cash dispenser 500 having an operation unit on the front side that is operated by the user and an opening door 510 for maintenance on the rear side, and during maintenance, the opening door is opened and the cash dispenser 500 is slid to the front side to ensure a working space for the maintenance worker." [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2002-123855 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In addition to the machine itself, an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) requires peripheral devices such as communication devices and monitoring devices. Therefore, it is desirable for an ATM booth that houses an ATM to have space to accommodate the peripheral devices.

[0005] The base for an automatic cash dispenser disclosed in the cited document 1 is designed to mount an automatic cash dispenser having an opening door for maintenance on the rear surface, but does not take into consideration the accommodation of peripheral devices, etc.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned points, and has an object to provide an ATM booth that efficiently accommodates ATMs whose maintenance is performed from the rear. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an ATM booth according to one embodiment of the present invention is characterized in having a pair of side panels rising approximately vertically from an installation surface, a storage cabinet arranged between the pair of side panels and having an openable and closable door on the back side, and an opening between the pair of side panels, below the storage cabinet, for accommodating an ATM with an operating unit on the front side.

[0008] The storage may be characterized in that it can be changed between a rear-mounted machine installation state in which the storage has an opening on the rear side and a front-mounted machine installation state in which the storage has an opening on the front side.

[0009] The opening may be characterized in that, in the rear unit installation state, the opening penetrates from the front surface to the rear surface.

[0010] The storage cabinet may also be characterized in that it has a pair of privacy plates on both sides of the opening, the storage cabinet has a door that can be opened and closed at the front when the front unit is installed, the door having a specified member installed thereon, and at least one of the privacy plates has a shape that avoids contact with the member when the door is opened.

[0011] The storage unit may also be characterized in that it has a pair of holding members located on both sides of the opening, each of the storage cabinets is held by the pair of holding members, and the side panels are installed to clamp the combination of the pair of holding members and each of the storage cabinets.

[0012] A plurality of the combinations may be connectable, and the pair of side panels may sandwich the plurality of combinations.

[0013] An ATM booth installation method according to another aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems includes a delivery step of delivering multiple components constituting an ATM booth, including a storage cabinet with an openable door, to an installation location of an ATM, a booth installation step of joining the components to install the ATM booth, and an equipment installation step of installing an ATM in an opening of the ATM booth, wherein in the equipment installation step, the ATM booth is installed so that an operation unit of the ATM is located at the front side of the ATM booth, and in the booth installation step, the storage cabinet located above the opening is installed so that the door is at the front side or at the rear side depending on the specifications of the ATM. Effect of the Invention

[0014] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an ATM booth that efficiently accommodates ATMs whose maintenance is performed from the rear. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the exterior front of an ATM booth. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of the exterior of an ATM booth with a rear machine installed. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of the exterior of an ATM booth with a rear machine installed. [Figure 4] This is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of the exterior of an ATM booth with a front-facing machine installed. [Diagram 5] This is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of the appearance of an ATM booth with the front machine installed. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a change in the state of an ATM booth from a rear-mounted machine installation state to a front-mounted machine installation state. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a change in the state of an ATM booth from a rear-mounted machine installation state to a front-mounted machine installation state. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an ATM booth installation image. [Figure 9]FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an installation image of an ATM booth housing a plurality of ATMs. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an example of an ATM booth with a rear machine installed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0017] 1 is a diagram showing an example of the exterior front view of an ATM booth 1. The ATM booth 1 has a storage unit 10, a screen panel 12, a base panel 14, holding members 15 and 16, an opening 18, a camera 21, a signboard 22, an emergency button 23, and a contact telephone 24.

[0018] In the following examples, ATM refers to an automated teller machine. Peripheral devices such as communication devices may be connected to the ATM.

[0019] The storage cabinet 10 stores items such as ATM peripheral devices. The storage cabinet 10 has a door 11 that can be opened and closed. The ATM booth 1 shown in FIG. 1 is in a state in which a front-facing machine is installed, which will be described later. The storage cabinet 10 of the ATM booth 1 in the state in which a front-facing machine is installed has the door 11 located on the front side. The storage cabinet 10 has a width of 700 to 800 mm, a height of 550 to 650 mm, and a depth of 450 to 550 mm, for example.

[0020] The blindfolding panels 12 are provided to block the view of operators of adjacent ATMs, and are installed in pairs on both sides of an opening 18 (described in detail later) that houses the ATM. The blindfolding panels 12 protrude forward, for example, by about 500 mm to 600 mm from the front of the repository 10.

[0021] The base plate 14 is a plate that is placed on the floor. The holding members 15 and 16 are a pair of plate-like members that are located on both sides of the opening 18 and hold the storage cabinet 10. In this embodiment, the storage cabinet 10 is placed on top of the pair of holding members 15 and 16. At least one of the holding members 15 and 16 may be, for example, a box-like member having a cavity therein, and may have an insertion opening for inserting unnecessary statements and an removal opening for removing inserted statements.

[0022] Opening 18 is located between a pair of side panels 13 (described later) at the bottom of storage 10, and accommodates an ATM with an operation unit on the front. Opening 18 is, for example, 500 mm to 600 mm wide and 1100 mm to 1400 mm high, and the depth of the floor portion is, for example, 800 mm to 1000 mm.

[0023] The camera 21 is one of the components installed on the door 11, and takes pictures of the area around the ATM. The signboard 22 conveys information to people around the ATM booth 1. The signboard 22 is, for example, an illuminated signboard that changes the image it displays over time. The emergency button 23 is one of the components installed on the door 11, and accepts emergency operations from, for example, the ATM operator. The contact phone 24 is a phone used by the ATM operator.

[0024] The ATM booth 1 does not necessarily have to have the camera 21, the signboard 22, the emergency button 23, and the contact telephone 24. In addition, the positions of the camera 21, the signboard 22, the emergency button 23, and the contact telephone 24 are not limited to the example shown in FIG.

[0025] Fig. 2 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of the appearance of the ATM booth 1 with the rear machine installed. Fig. 3 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of the appearance of the ATM booth 1 with the rear machine installed. Figs. 2 and 3 are examples of views of the ATM booth 1 with the rear machine installed from two different directions.

[0026] In addition to the above-mentioned components, the ATM booth 1 has a side panel 13. The side panel 13 is a plate-like member that rises in a substantially vertical direction from the installation surface. The side panel 13 has a thickness of, for example, 50 mm to 150 mm, and is disposed in a position where it holds a combination 19 of a pair of holding members 15 / 16 and one storage cabinet 10. The ATM booth 1 shown in Figs. 2 and 3 is configured by connecting two combinations 19 of a pair of holding members 15 / 16 and one storage cabinet 10, and the pair of side panels 13 hold the two combinations 19 between them.

[0027] There are two types of general ATMs: one in which maintenance is performed from the front where the operation unit is provided (described as a "front unit T2"), and one in which maintenance is performed from the rear (described as a "rear unit T1"). The ATM booth 1 in this embodiment can be rearranged into a front unit installation state in which the front unit T2 is accommodated in the opening 18, and a rear unit installation state in which the rear unit T1 is accommodated in the opening 18. Note that the following description will be given assuming that the operation unit of the ATM is located on the front side of the ATM booth 1 (the +z side in Figs. 1 to 9).

[0028] The ATM booth 1 in the rear-mounted state is configured so that the opening of the storage cabinet 10 is located at the rear, as shown in Figures 2 and 3. That is, the storage cabinet 10 in the rear-mounted state has an openable door 11 at the rear. Also, the opening 18 of the ATM booth 1 in the rear-mounted state penetrates from the front to the rear.

[0029] 10 is a plan view showing an example of an ATM booth 1 with a rear machine installed. For example, the rear of the ATM booth 1 is installed in a room different from the lobby where customers enter and operate the ATM. In this example, even if a customer is present at the front, the maintenance door T1D at the rear of the ATM can be opened and closed to perform maintenance from the rear.

[0030] In addition, since the ATM booth 1 has a door 11 at the back, even if a customer is positioned at the front side, the customer can open and close the door 11 at the back to operate the equipment inside the storage 10 and take in and out the stored items.

[0031] Fig. 4 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of the appearance of the ATM booth 1 with the front machine installed. Fig. 5 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of the appearance of the ATM booth 1 with the front machine installed. Figs. 4 and 5 are examples of views of the ATM booth 1 with the front machine installed from two different directions.

[0032] In addition to the above-mentioned members, the ATM booth 1 in the state where the front machine is installed may have a back panel 17. The back panel 17 is a panel having a thickness of, for example, 50 mm to 150 mm. The back panel 17 rises in a substantially vertical direction from the installation surface and is installed so as to cover the opening 18 and the back of the storage 10. Note that the back panel 17 is not essential for the ATM booth 1 in the state where the front machine is installed.

[0033] 4 and 5, the ATM booth 1 in the front machine installation state is configured so that the opening of the storage cabinet 10 is located at the front. That is, the storage cabinet 10 in the front machine installation state has an openable door 11 at the front.

[0034] When opening the door 11 of the storage 10 in the front machine installation state, there is a possibility that a member protruding from the plane of the door 11, such as the camera 21 installed on the door 11, may come into contact with the blind plate 12. To prevent this, the blind plate 12 has a shape that avoids contact with a specific member installed on the door 11. The blind plate 12 in this embodiment is, for example, a pentagonal shape, with the upper end of the front side of a rectangle whose long sides rise up approximately vertically being cut out obliquely. The blind plate 12 may also have an arc shape or a shape having a through hole in at least a part thereof that avoids contact with members.

[0035] For example, a pair of privacy plates 12 are installed on both sides of one opening 18. At least one of the pair of privacy plates 12 has a shape that does not contact a member installed on the door 11.

[0036] The ATM booth 1 shown in Figures 4 and 5 is configured by connecting two combinations 19 of a pair of holding members 15 and 16 and one storage cabinet 10, and a pair of side panels 13 sandwich the two combinations 19. Note that Figure 4 shows a state in which the door 11 of one storage cabinet 10 in the ATM booth 1 is open. The ATM booth 1 shown in these figures has a privacy panel 12 shaped so as not to come into contact with members installed on the door 11 when the door 11 is open.

[0037] Fig. 6 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a change in the state of the ATM booth 1 from a rear-mounted machine installation state to a front-mounted machine installation state. Fig. 7 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a change in the state of the ATM booth 1 from a rear-mounted machine installation state to a front-mounted machine installation state.

[0038] As shown in Fig. 6, the ATM booth 1 in the rear unit installation state houses the rear unit T1. The side panel 13 of the ATM booth 1 is removed from the storage unit 10 and the holding members 15 and 16. After that, the storage unit 10 having the door 11 at the rear is rotated around the y axis to have the door 11 at the front. In addition, the rear unit T1 is replaced with the front unit T2.

[0039] Then, the rear panel 17 and the side panel 13 are installed as shown in Fig. 7. When the rear panel 17 is used in the front machine installation state, the side panel 13 may be a different size from the side panel 13 in the rear machine installation state so as to cover the side of the rear panel 17.

[0040] In this way, even when replacing the ATM between the front unit T2 and the rear unit T1, the state of the ATM booth 1 can be changed according to the ATM, and the ATMs can be accommodated efficiently. There is no need to discard the ATM booth 1 used before the replacement, and an environmentally friendly ATM booth 1 can be provided.

[0041] Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an installation image of the ATM booth 1. The ATM booth 1 shown in this figure is in a state where the front machine is installed. For example, the storage unit 10, the screen panel 12, the side panel 13, the base panel 14, the holding members 15 and 16, and the back panel 17 as multiple components constituting the ATM booth 1 are carried into the installation location of the ATM.

[0042] Next, each component is joined together to assemble the ATM booth 1. Depending on the specifications of the ATM to be installed in the ATM booth 1, it is determined whether the storage cabinet 10 is installed so that the door 11 faces the front or the rear. The storage cabinet 10 is placed on the holding members 15 and 16 in the orientation determined, sandwiched between a pair of side panels 13, and fixed with screws or the like. The ATM is then installed in the opening 18 of the ATM booth 1. When installing the ATM, the ATM's operation unit is positioned at the front of the ATM booth 1.

[0043] In this embodiment, the cost of delivery can be reduced because multiple components constituting the ATM booth 1 are delivered and the ATM booth 1 is assembled at the installation location of the ATM. Also, the ATM booth 1 according to the ATM can be assembled at the installation location of the ATM, improving the efficiency of booth installation.

[0044] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an installation image of an ATM booth 1 that houses multiple ATMs. The ATM booth 1 shown in this figure is the ATM booth 1 in a state in which the front machine is installed. As in the example shown in Fig. 8, for example, multiple members that constitute the ATM booth 1 are carried into the installation location of the ATMs.

[0045] In the ATM booth 1 of this embodiment, combinations 19 each consisting of a pair of holding members 15 and 16 and one storage cabinet 10 are installed in a number corresponding to the number of ATMs. When installing the ATM booth 1, adjacent storage cabinets 10 are directly connected. Also, adjacent holding members 15 and 16 are directly connected. A pair of side panels 13 are installed to sandwich the combinations 19.

[0046] As shown in this figure, even when an ATM booth 1 accommodating a plurality of ATMs is installed, the components constituting the ATM booth 1 can be assembled at the installation positions of the ATMs.

[0047] Although the embodiments and modifications according to the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described exemplary embodiments, and includes various modifications. For example, the above-described exemplary embodiments have been described in detail to make the present invention easier to understand, and the present invention is not limited to those having all the configurations described herein. It is also possible to replace a part of the configuration of one exemplary embodiment with the configuration of another exemplary embodiment. It is also possible to add the configuration of another exemplary embodiment to the configuration of one exemplary embodiment. It is also possible to add, delete, or replace a part of the configuration of each exemplary embodiment with another configuration.

[0048] For example, the ATM booth 1 in this embodiment can be configured using a storage unit 10 having doors 11 on both the front and back. Also, for example, the ATM booth 1 in this embodiment may be configured such that a combination 19 of a front machine installation state and a combination 19 of a rear machine installation state are connected side by side. [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] 1: ATM booth, 10: storage, 11: door, 12: privacy panel, 13: side panel, 14: base panel, 15-16: holding member, 17: rear panel, 18: opening, 19: combination, 21: camera, 22: signboard, 23: emergency button, 24: contact phone, T1: rear unit, T2: front unit, T1D: maintenance door

Claims

1. A pair of side panels rising substantially vertically from the installation surface; A storage unit is disposed between the pair of side panels and has an openable / closable door on the rear surface. The ATM booth further comprises an opening between the pair of side panels and below the storage unit for accommodating an ATM having an operating unit on a front side thereof.

2. 2. The ATM booth according to claim 1, The ATM booth is characterized in that the storage unit can be changed between a rear machine installation state having an opening on the back side and a front machine installation state having an opening on the front side.

3. 3. The ATM booth according to claim 2, The ATM booth is characterized in that the opening penetrates from the front to the back when the rear unit is installed.

4. 4. The ATM booth according to claim 2 or 3, A pair of blinds is provided on both sides of the opening, The storage cabinet has a door that can be opened and closed to the front in the front device installation state, and the door has a predetermined member installed thereon, At least one of the privacy panels has a shape that avoids contact with the member when the door is opened.

5. 5. An ATM booth according to any one of claims 1 to 4, A pair of holding members are located on both sides of the opening, The storage container is held by the pair of holding members, An ATM booth, characterized in that the side panels are installed so as to sandwich the combination of the pair of holding members and one of the storage cabinets.

6. 6. The ATM booth according to claim 5, A plurality of the combinations can be linked together, The ATM booth is characterized in that the pair of side panels sandwich the multiple combinations.

7. a carrying-in process of carrying in a plurality of components constituting the ATM booth, the plurality of components including a storage unit having an openable / closable door, to an installation location of the ATM; a booth installation process for installing the ATM booth by joining the members; and an equipment installation step of installing an ATM in the opening of the ATM booth, In the equipment installation step, the ATM is installed so that an operation unit of the ATM is located on a front side of the ATM booth, an ATM booth installation method, characterized in that, in the booth installation step, the storage unit located above the opening is installed so that the door faces the front side or the rear side depending on the specifications of the ATM.

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