Medium processing device

Abstract

To provide a medium processing device that can prevent a storage container from being erroneously installed in a slot not to be used.SOLUTION: Provided is a medium processing device that processes media, including: a plurality of slots 10 in which storage containers that can store the media can be lodged; and a slot cover 20 which is attached to the slots 10 in operation in which some slots 10 are not used. The slots 10 are open at their upper parts, and the storage containers can be inserted therein from above. The slot cover 20 has a shape that can cover the slots 10 and is tightened to side wall parts 11 of the slots 10 with tightening means 12. In a non-tightened region other than a tightened region tightened with the tightening means 12, a side surface of the slot cover 20 and the side wall parts 11 of the slots 10 are not in contact, and gaps H1, H2, and H3 are present.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a media processing device. [Background technology]

[0002] There are automated teller machines that carry out cash-related transactions, such as deposit transactions and withdrawal transactions, with users. Some automated teller machines have multiple storage cabinets (also called "cassettes") that can store banknotes (see Patent Document 1). The storage cabinets are box-shaped and long in the vertical direction, and are portable. The storage cabinets are attached to slots provided in the automated teller machine. The slots are long in the vertical direction, and the storage cabinets can be inserted from above. There are, for example, multiple slots, and each slot corresponds to a denomination. The association between the slots and the denominations is changeable. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-086309 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] There are some operations where some slots are not used (for example, a device has four slots, but only three slots are used). In this case, a storage unit (cassette) may be set in an unused slot by mistake.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a media processing device that can prevent a storage unit from being mistakenly installed in an unused slot. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problem, a media processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention has a plurality of slots that can store storage cabinets that can hold media, and slot covers that are attached to the slots when some of the slots are not in use, wherein the slots are open at the top so that the storage cabinets can be inserted from above, the slot covers have a shape that allows them to close the slots and are fastened to the side walls of the slots by fastening means, and in non-fastening areas other than the fastening area fastened by the fastening means, the sides of the slot cover and the side walls of the slots are not in contact and a gap exists. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent a storage unit from being mistakenly installed in an unused slot. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is an external oblique view of a media processing device according to a first embodiment of the invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of a banknote depositing and dispensing machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to III-III in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] 1 is a perspective view of a slot cover according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 5] 1 is a diagram illustrating a problem with the media processing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a slot cover according to a second embodiment of the present invention is attached to a slot. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a slot cover according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a slot cover according to a second embodiment of the present invention is attached to a slot. FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a right side view showing a state in which a slot cover according to a second embodiment of the present invention is attached to a slot. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a slot cover according to a third embodiment of the present invention is attached to a slot. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a slot cover according to a third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Each drawing is merely a schematic illustration to allow a sufficient understanding of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated examples. Furthermore, in the drawings, the dimensions of components constituting the present invention may be exaggerated or reduced in size for clarity of explanation. In addition, in each drawing, common or similar components are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations thereof will be omitted.

[0010] [First embodiment] <Regarding the media processing device according to the first embodiment> The configuration of a media processing device 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 1. In the description of the media processing device 1, "up and down," "front and back," and "left and right" refer to the arrows in Figure 1. These directions are defined for the convenience of explanation and do not limit the present invention. The forward direction in Figure 1 is the direction in which the user of the media processing device 1 (i.e., a customer of a financial institution, etc.) is located.

[0011] In this embodiment, an automated teller machine (ATM) is assumed to be the media processing device 1. Media processing device 1 is installed, for example, in a bank branch or convenience store, and performs cash-related transactions such as deposit and withdrawal transactions with users. Note that an automated teller machine is one example of a media processing device, and the media processed by the media processing device is not limited to media handled by an automated teller machine (one example is banknotes).

[0012] A customer service unit 2 is provided on the front of the media processing device 1. The customer service unit 2 comprises, for example, an operation and display unit 2a, a card slot 2b, a receipt issuing slot 2c, a cash deposit / withdrawal unit 2d, and a numeric keypad 2e, and is used to directly exchange cash, passbooks, etc. with customers, as well as to notify them of transaction-related information and accept operational instructions. Note that the configuration of the customer service unit 2 is merely an example and is not limited to the one described here.

[0013] The media processing device 1 is equipped with a control unit 1a that provides overall control of the device, a banknote deposit and withdrawal machine 3 that performs various banknote-related processes, and other components. An openable door 1b is attached to the front of the media processing device 1, and the banknote deposit and withdrawal machine 3 can be viewed by opening the door 1b.

[0014] The control unit 1a is mainly composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) not shown, and performs various processes such as deposit processing, withdrawal processing, etc. by reading and executing predetermined programs from a ROM (Read Only Memory) not shown, etc. The control unit 1a also has an internal storage unit made up of a RAM (Random Access Memory), hard disk drive, flash memory, etc., and stores various information in this storage unit.

[0015] The configuration of the banknote deposit and withdrawal machine 3 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the banknote deposit and withdrawal machine 3. Note that the configuration of the banknote deposit and withdrawal machine 3 is merely an example and is not limited to that described here. The banknote deposit and withdrawal machine 3 shown in Fig. 2 comprises an upper unit 3a and a lower unit 3b.

[0016] The upper unit 3a mainly comprises a service unit 4, a recognition unit 5, a temporary holding section 6, a reject cassette 7, and a transport section 9. The service unit 4 is located at the front and receives and delivers banknotes to and from customers. The recognition unit 5 recognizes the authenticity and denomination of banknotes. The temporary holding section 6 temporarily stores banknotes. The reject cassette 7 stores banknotes that have been deemed to be severely damaged and should not be reused (so-called rejected banknotes). The transport section 9 is composed of transport rollers, transport guides, etc., and transports banknotes to each section.

[0017] The lower unit 3b has a plurality of slots 10 in which the storage cabinets 8 are stored. The storage cabinets 8 are shaped like vertically long boxes and can store stacked banknotes. The slots 10 are vertically long spaces that are open at the top. The lower unit 3b is slidably held by slide rails (not shown) and can be pulled out forward from the state shown in FIG. 2, and with the lower unit 3b pulled out forward, the storage cabinets 8 can be inserted into (or pulled out of) the slots 10.

[0018] Each slot 10 corresponds to, for example, a denomination, and the association between the slot 10 and the denomination can be changed. Also, operation in which some slots are not used (for example, in a device having four slots 10, only three slots 10 are used) is possible. Also, it is possible to operate a specific slot 10 as a replenishment / collection slot for collecting banknotes to be replenished to other slots 10 or to be dispensed.

[0019] In this embodiment, it is assumed that the fourth slot 10D is not used in an apparatus having a maximum of first to fourth slots 10A, 10B, 10C, and 10D. Therefore, the first to third slots 10A, 10B, and 10C store the first to third storage cabinets 8A, 8B, and 8C, but the fourth slot 10D does not store a fourth cassette (not shown). A slot cover 20 is provided in the fourth slot 10D instead of the fourth cassette. The first to fourth slots 10A, 10B, 10C, and 10D have the same structure.

[0020] The internal structure of the slot cover 20 and the slot 10 to which the slot cover 20 is attached will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 (and also with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 as appropriate). FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the state in which the slot cover 20 is attached to the fourth slot 10D, and is a cross-sectional view corresponding to III-III in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the slot cover 20. The slot cover 20 is a component that is attached to some of the slots 10 when the slots 10 are not in use. The slot cover 20 has a shape that allows it to cover the slot 10. This makes it possible to visually recognize that the slot 10 is unavailable. The slot cover 20 also serves to prevent the storage 8 from being stored in the slot 10 when the storage 8 is erroneously inserted into the slot 10.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 3, the fourth slot 10D has four side walls 11 corresponding to the banknotes. The first side wall 11s is located on the left side of the fourth slot 10D. The second side wall 11t is located on the right side of the fourth slot 10D. The third side wall 11u is located on the front side of the fourth slot 10D. The fourth side wall 11v is located on the rear side of the fourth slot 10D. The third side wall 11u is located between the fourth slot 10D and the third slot 10C adjacent to the fourth slot 10D, and serves to separate the slots.

[0022] As shown in Fig. 4, the slot cover 20 is entirely made of a plate-shaped member. The slot cover 20 is made of, for example, metal and is manufactured by bending. The slot cover 20 according to this embodiment has a closing portion 21, a first bent portion 22, a second bent portion 23, a third bent portion 24, and a fourth bent portion 25.

[0023] The blocking portion 21 has a shape (here, a rectangle) that can close the slot 10. The blocking portion 21 is formed with an attachment hole 28 that an installer uses when attaching or detaching the slot cover 20. As shown in FIG. 3 , the dimensions of the blocking portion 21 in the front-rear and left-right directions are smaller than the dimensions of the slot 10 in the front-rear and left-right directions. Therefore, the slot cover 20 can be installed in the slot 10 with the blocking portion 21 in a horizontal position.

[0024] The first bent portion 22 is a portion formed by bending downward from a first edge portion 21s (left side of the blocking portion 21) of the blocking portion 21. The second bent portion 23 is a portion formed by bending downward from a second edge portion 21t (right side of the blocking portion 21) of the blocking portion 21. The third bent portion 24 is a portion formed by bending downward from a third edge portion 21u (front side of the blocking portion 21) of the blocking portion 21. The fourth bent portion 25 is a portion formed by bending downward from a fourth edge portion 21v (rear side of the blocking portion 21) of the blocking portion 21. The first bent portion 22, the second bent portion 23, the third bent portion 24, and the fourth bent portion 25 are perpendicular to the blocking portion 21.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 4(a), a fastening hole 26 is formed in the first bent portion 22, and the first bent portion 22 is fastened to the first side wall portion 11s by the fastening means 12 (e.g., a screw) shown in FIG. 3. In the fastened state, the first bent portion 22 and the first side wall portion 11s are in surface contact. Note that a structure may be adopted in which a bent portion other than the first bent portion 22 (any of the second bent portion 23, the third bent portion 24, and the fourth bent portion 25) can be fastened to the side wall portion 11. In other words, the first bent portion 22 is an example of a fastening region for fastening the slot cover 20 to the slot 10. Furthermore, in addition to the fastening hole 26, a positioning element may be formed in the first bent portion 22 to facilitate fastening.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 3, in non-fastening areas (here, the second bent portion 23, the third bent portion 24, and the fourth bent portion 25) other than the fastening area (here, the first bent portion 22) fastened by the fastening means 12, the slot cover 20 and the side wall portion 11 are not in contact with each other, and gaps H1, H2, and H3 exist. Gap H1 is the space between the second bent portion 23 and the second side wall portion 11t. Gap H2 is the space between the third bent portion 24 and the third side wall portion 11u. Gap H3 is the space between the fourth bent portion 25 and the fourth side wall portion 11v.

[0027] The gaps H1, H2, and H3 are provided in consideration of the dimensional tolerances of the slot cover 20 and the slot 10. In other words, in consideration of variations between products, the gaps H1, H2, and H3 are necessary between the slot cover 20 and the slot 10. The dimensions of the gaps H1, H2, and H3 do not need to be uniform.

[0028] 4(b), a bent portion 23a is formed at the lower end of the second bent portion 23 by bending the second bent portion 23 outward. Forming the bent portion 23a can improve the strength of the second bent portion 23. Note that the second bent portion 23 does not necessarily have to have the bent portion 23a.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 4(b), the slot cover 20 has an engagement portion 27. The engagement portion 27 is a component that engages with the side wall portion 11 in the non-fastening region. The engagement portion 27 serves to firmly secure the slot cover 20 in place in the slot 10. In particular, when an external force is applied to the slot cover 20 from above (for example, when the storage unit 8 is inserted), the engagement portion 27 disperses the external force together with the fastening means 12, preventing the force from concentrating solely on the fastening means 12. The number, position, and structure of the engagement portions 27 are not particularly limited. Note that, considering the effort required to install the slot cover 20 in the slot 10, it is preferable that the engagement portion 27 not have a complex shape. The engagement portion 27 is preferably provided on the opposite side of the fastening means 12.

[0030] In this embodiment, the engaging portion 27 is assumed to be a protrusion that protrudes outward. The engaging portion 27 in this embodiment is formed in the second bent portion 23, which is the opposite side of the first bent portion 22, which is the fastening area, and is formed by a portion of the bent portion 23a protruding. As shown in FIG. 3 , a hole 11ta (which may be a recess) corresponding to the engaging portion 27 is formed in the second side wall portion 11t. When the engaging portion 27 is inserted into the hole 11ta, the lower surface of the engaging portion 27 comes into contact with the inner surface of the hole 11ta. Note that the engaging portion 27 is also provided taking into consideration variations between products, and it is desirable that the side surface of the engaging portion 27 has a shape that does not contact the hole 11ta. Note that instead of a structure in which the engaging portion 27 is inserted, a structure in which a receiving portion that protrudes inward is formed in the side wall portion 11 and a portion of the slot cover 20 lands on the receiving portion may be used.

[0031] The installation position of the slot cover 20 within the slot 10 should be a position that does not interfere with the transport of banknotes and that maintains a certain level of frame strength (i.e., not near the opening 10a (see FIG. 2) of the slot 10). Furthermore, it is desirable that the slot cover 20 be installed in a position where it can be visually recognized and where incorrect insertion of the storage case 8 can be quickly detected (i.e., not near the bottom 10b (see FIG. 2) of the slot 10). Furthermore, it is desirable that the slot cover 20 be installed in a position where there is something that can distribute force near the installation position of the slot cover 20 (for example, near a slide rail or near a curved shape). Taking these factors into consideration, it is desirable to install the slot cover 20 in the central range when the slot 10 is divided into thirds in the vertical direction, in a portion where a reinforcing member that reinforces the strength of the side wall portion 11 is formed.

[0032] As described above, the media processing device 1 equipped with the banknote deposit and withdrawal machine 3 according to the first embodiment can prevent the storage cabinet 8 from being mistakenly installed in an unused slot 10. Even if the usage pattern of the slot 10 (whether the slot 10 is in use or not) changes due to operation, the slot cover 20 can be easily attached and detached later, making it easy to accommodate changes in operation.

[0033] [Second embodiment] In the first embodiment, gaps H1, H2, and H3 were provided between the slot cover 20 and the side wall 11 in the non-fastened area in consideration of the dimensional tolerances of the slot cover 20 and the slot 10 (see FIG. 3 ). However, if a banknote 90 unintentionally falls into the slot 10 during a jammed banknote removal operation when a banknote jam occurs during device operation, as shown in FIG. 5 , the banknote 90 may enter the space behind the slot cover 20 (i.e., the space below the slot cover 20) through the gaps H2 and H3 between the slot cover 20 and the side wall 11 of the slot. In this case, the slot cover 20 prevents the banknote 90 that has fallen to the back of the slot 10 from being visually observed, making it difficult to notice that the banknote 90 remains. Even if the banknote 90 is discovered, it is difficult to remove it (or even if it is possible, it is very time-consuming). The second embodiment is configured to solve this problem.

[0034] The internal structure of a slot cover 120 according to the second embodiment and a slot 10 to which the slot cover 120 is attached will be described with reference to Figures 6 to 9. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the slot cover 120 according to the second embodiment attached to the slot 10. Figure 7 is a perspective view of the slot cover 120 according to the second embodiment. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the slot 10 with the slot cover 120 attached. Figure 9 is a right side view of the slot 10 with the slot cover 120 attached.

[0035] As shown in Fig. 6, the banknote deposit and withdrawal machine 103 according to this embodiment has a slot 10, a slot cover 120 installed in the slot 10, and an intrusion prevention member 130 that fills the gap between the slot 10 and the slot cover 120. That is, the banknote deposit and withdrawal machine 103 according to the second embodiment has the intrusion prevention member 130 added, and the shape of the slot cover 120 has been changed from that of the first embodiment.

[0036] The configuration of the slot cover 120 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7. The slot cover 120 is entirely made of a plate-shaped member. The slot cover 120 is made of, for example, metal and manufactured by bending. The slot cover 120 according to this embodiment has a blocking portion 121, a first bent portion 122, a second bent portion 123, a third bent portion 124, and a fourth bent portion 125. The configurations of the blocking portion 121, the second bent portion 123, and the fourth bent portion 125 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 7(b), a protrusion 24a is formed at the lower end of the third bent portion 124 by bending the third bent portion 124 outward. The formation of the protrusion 24a can improve the strength of the third bent portion 124. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8, the protrusion 24a contacts a receiving portion 11ua formed on the inside of the third side wall portion 11u in the gap between the third bent portion 124 and the third side wall portion 11u. This allows the protrusion 24a to strengthen the state in which the slot cover 120 is installed in the slot 10. In particular, when an external force is applied to the slot cover 120 from above (for example, when the storage unit 8 is inserted), the protrusion 24a disperses the external force together with the fastening means 12, preventing the force from concentrating solely on the fastening means 12.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 7(b), the slot cover 120 has a protrusion 29. The protrusion 29 is part of the nesting structure and is a component inserted into the side wall portion 11 in the non-fastening region. The protrusion 29 serves to prevent banknotes from entering the gap between the slot 10 and the slot cover 120.

[0039] In this embodiment, the protrusion 29 and the engaging portion 27 form a nested structure. As shown in FIG. 9, the engaging portion 27 is inserted into a hole 11ta formed in the third side wall 11u, and the protrusion 29 is inserted into a hole 11tb formed in the third side wall 11u. In other words, the engaging portion 27 and the protrusion 29 are part of the nested structure. The protrusion 29 is also provided in consideration of variations between products, and it is desirable that the side surface of the protrusion 29 has a shape that does not contact the hole 11tb. The gap K1 between the protrusion 29 and the engaging portion 27, the gap K2 between the protrusion 29 and the third side wall 11u, and the gap K3 between the engaging portion 27 and the fourth side wall 11v shown in FIG. 8 are all sized to prevent the insertion of banknotes (though dimensions that make it difficult for banknotes to penetrate are also possible). The gaps K1, K2, and K3 are, for example, narrower than the width of a banknote folded in half lengthwise (38 mm for Japanese banknotes).

[0040] As shown in Fig. 6, the banknote deposit and withdrawal machine 103 has an intrusion prevention member 130 that fills the gap in the non-fastening area and prevents banknotes from entering. The intrusion prevention member 130 serves to prevent banknotes from entering the gap between the slot 10 and the slot cover 120 in the non-fastening area. The intrusion prevention member 130 may be, for example, a bundle of fibers such as mohair, and is fixed to either or both of the side wall portion 11 and the slot cover 120 using a fixing means such as double-sided tape. Using a bundle of fibers such as mohair as the intrusion prevention member 130 eliminates the gap between the slot cover 120 and the side wall portion 11 of the slot 10, and makes it easy to attach and remove later.

[0041] 8, in the present embodiment, an intrusion prevention member 130 is provided in the gap between the third bent portion 124 and the third side wall portion 11u and in the gap between the fourth bent portion 125 and the fourth side wall portion 11v. Note that the above-described nested structure is formed in the gap between the second bent portion 123 and the second side wall portion 11t, so an intrusion prevention member 130 is not provided. However, instead of or together with the nested structure, an intrusion prevention member 130 may be provided in the gap between the second bent portion 123 and the second side wall portion 11t.

[0042] In addition, in the gap between the third bend 124 and the third side wall 11u, the protrusion 24a comes into contact with the receiving portion 11ua formed on the inside of the third side wall 11u, so even if a banknote is screwed into the intrusion prevention member 130, the protrusion 24a can further prevent the banknote from entering.

[0043] The medium processing device 1 equipped with the banknote depositing and dispensing machine 103 according to the second embodiment described above can also achieve the same effects as the first embodiment. Furthermore, the banknote deposit and withdrawal machine 103 according to the second embodiment is provided with an intrusion prevention member 130 that fills the gap in the non-fastened area, thereby preventing banknotes from entering the space behind the slot cover 120.

[0044] [Third embodiment] In the first and second embodiments, it was assumed that no gaps through which banknotes can enter are formed in the side wall 11 of the slot 10. However, if the side wall 11 is configured with two members, upper and lower, it is possible that gaps through which banknotes can enter may be formed in the side wall 11. The third embodiment has a structure that is effective when gaps through which banknotes can enter are formed in the side wall 11.

[0045] 10 and 11, the internal structure of a slot cover 220 according to the third embodiment and a slot 10 to which the slot cover 220 is attached will be described. Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the slot cover 220 according to the third embodiment attached to the slot 10. Fig. 11 is a perspective view of the slot cover 220 according to the third embodiment.

[0046] As shown in Figure 10, a slit 11ub is formed in the third side wall 11u. The slit 11ub is long in the horizontal direction and has dimensions that allow bills to be inserted. The third side wall 11u is provided between the fourth slot 10D and the third slot 10C adjacent to the fourth slot 10D, and serves to separate the slots. Therefore, the slit 11ub is formed to connect the fourth slot 10D and the third slot 10C.

[0047] The configuration of a slot cover 220 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 11. The slot cover 220 is configured entirely from a plate-shaped member. The slot cover 220 is made of, for example, metal and manufactured by bending. The slot cover 220 according to this embodiment has a blocking portion 221, a first bent portion 222, a second bent portion 223, a third bent portion 224, and a fourth bent portion 225. The configurations of the blocking portion 221, the first bent portion 222, the second bent portion 223, and the fourth bent portion 225 are the same as those in the second embodiment, and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

[0048] As shown in Fig. 11, two protrusions 24a, 24b, each of which has a convex shape, are arranged side by side in the vertical direction on the third bent portion 224. The first protrusion 24a is formed by bending the lower end of the third bent portion 224 outward. On the other hand, the second protrusion 24b is formed above the first protrusion 24a and extends from the middle of the third bent portion 224. As shown in Fig. 10, the first protrusion 24a is located below the slit 11ub, and the second protrusion 24b is inserted into the slit 11ub.

[0049] The medium processing device 1 equipped with the banknote depositing and dispensing machine 203 according to the third embodiment described above can also achieve the same effects as the second embodiment. Furthermore, with the slot cover 220 according to the third embodiment, a banknote that has mistakenly entered the fourth slot 10D can be guided along the second protrusion 24b of the slot cover 220 to the adjacent third slot 10C (see the arrow marked with symbol α in FIG. 10). Also, a banknote that has entered the fourth slot 10D from the third slot 10C through the slit 11ub hits the first protrusion 24a and is stopped there (see the arrow marked with symbol β in FIG. 10). This prevents banknotes from entering too far into the slot cover 220.

[0050] [Variations] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these and can be practiced within the scope of the claims. Modifications of the embodiments are, for example, as shown below.

[0051] In each embodiment, the slot covers 20, 120, 220 are assumed to be made of metal, but they may be made of other materials. For example, they may be molded products made of other materials.

[0052] In the second embodiment, it is assumed that fibers such as mohair are bundled together as the intrusion prevention member 130. However, the intrusion prevention member 130 may be made of a soft material other than mohair (for example, nylon, polyester, vinyl, rubber, elastomer, silicone, animal hair, plant fiber, etc.). [Explanation of symbols]

[0053] 1 Media processing device 1a Control section 1b Door 2 Customer service department 2a Operation display section 2b Card slot 2c Receipt issuing port 2d Deposit and Withdrawal Section 2e numeric keypad 3,103,203 Banknote deposit and withdrawal machine 3a Upper unit 3b Lower unit 4 Customer Service Unit 5 Recognition Unit 6 Temporary holding section 7 Reject Cassette 8, 8A, 8B, 8C storage 9. Conveyor 10, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D slots 11 Side wall 11s 1st side wall part 11t 2nd side wall part 11u 3rd side wall part 11v 4th side wall part 11ua Receiving part 11ub slit 11ta,11tb hole 12 Fastening means 20,120,220 slot cover 21,121,221 Occlusion 21s 1st edge 21t Second edge 21u 3rd edge 21v 4th edge 22,122,222 1st bending part 23,123,223 2nd bending part 24,124,224 3rd bending part 25,125,225 4th bending part 23a Bending part 24a,24b Protrusion 26 holes 27 Engagement part 28 holes 29 Protrusion 130 Intrusion prevention member H1, H2, H3 gap K1, K2, K3 gap

Claims

1. A media processing device that processes media, a plurality of slots capable of storing storage containers capable of storing the media; and a slot cover that is attached to the slot when some of the slots are not in use, The slot has an opening at the top, and the storage container can be inserted from above, the slot cover has a shape capable of closing the slot and is fastened to a side wall portion of the slot by a fastening means; In a non-fastened area other than the fastened area fastened by the fastening means, the side surface of the slot cover and the side wall portion of the slot are not in contact with each other, and a gap exists. A media processing device characterized by:

2. The slot cover has an engagement portion that engages with the side wall portion of the slot in the non-fastening region. The media processing device according to claim 1 .

3. The storage cabinet has a rectangular shape, The slot has four side walls corresponding to the storage compartment, The slot cover is a blocking portion that blocks the slot; a first bent portion bent from a first edge of the closing portion and in surface contact with a first side wall of the slot; a second bent portion formed by bending from a second edge portion opposed to the first edge portion of the closing portion, the second bent portion is provided with the engaging portion that engages with a second side wall portion of the slot that faces the first side wall portion, the fastening means fastens the first bent portion to the first side wall portion in a state in which the engaging portion and the second side wall portion are engaged with each other. The media processing device according to claim 2 .

4. The closing portion is formed with an attachment hole that is used by an installer when attaching or detaching the slot cover. The media processing device according to claim 3 .

5. the slot cover is disposed in a range excluding the vicinity of the opening and the vicinity of the bottom of the slot, and is disposed in a portion where a reinforcing member for reinforcing the strength of the side wall portion is formed; The media processing device according to claim 1 .

6. an intrusion prevention member that fills the gap in the non-fastened area and prevents the medium from intruding; The media processing device according to claim 1 .

7. In the non-fastening region, a part of one or both of the slot cover and the side wall portion of the slot protrudes, and the protruding part has a nesting structure in which the protruding part is inserted into a mating member. The media processing device according to claim 1 .

8. a third side wall portion adjacent to the first side wall portion of the slot serves to separate the slots, and has a slit formed therein that is long in the horizontal direction and communicates with the adjacent slots; the slot cover has a third bent portion formed by bending from a third edge portion of the closing portion and corresponding to the third side wall portion; The third bent portion is provided with two protrusions arranged side by side in the up-down direction, each of which has a convex ridge, The first protrusion on the lower side is located below the slit, and the second protrusion on the upper side is inserted into the slit. The media processing device according to claim 3 .

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