Media processing equipment

Abstract

The liquid that has entered the inside of the device is drained. [Solution] A media processing apparatus comprising: a media input port from which a medium is fed; an operating unit used for information input; an internal frame located inside the outer cover of the apparatus housing and formed to incline downward from the rear to the front of the apparatus, to which the media input port and the operating unit are mounted adjacent to each other; and a structural unit located inside the outer cover, surrounding the bottom and outer circumference of the operating unit, and having a hole located below the position of the lower end of the media input port on the internal frame.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, automatic transaction devices that perform cash deposits and withdrawals have become widely popular.

[0003] When using an automatic transaction device, there is a risk that the user may spill a liquid such as a drink. Patent Document 1 discloses a shutter structure for preventing liquid from entering the bill insertion slot where bills are inserted.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, Patent Document 1 does not consider the case where liquid has entered the device.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a novel and improved media processing device having a structure for discharging liquid that has entered the device.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To solve the above problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, a media processing device is provided, comprising: a media input port from which a medium is fed; an operating unit used for information input; an internal frame located inside the outer cover of the device housing, formed to incline downward from the rear to the front of the device, to which the media input port and the operating unit are mounted adjacent to each other; and a structural unit located inside the outer cover, surrounding the bottom and outer periphery of the operating unit, and having a hole located below the position of the lower end of the media input port on the internal frame.

[0008] The outer circumference of the operating portion is surrounded by a mounting portion for attaching the operating portion to the surface of the internal frame, the bottom of the operating portion is covered by a cover portion having an edge that abuts against the back surface of the internal frame, the hole is a liquid discharge hole formed on the front end side surface located in the inclined downward direction of the mounting portion, and the structural portion may include the mounting portion and the cover portion.

[0009] The liquid discharge hole may also be a hole through which liquid that enters the cover from the outside and flows downward along the slope of the cover passes when it is discharged to the front of the device.

[0010] The liquid discharge hole may be formed in a corner portion consisting of the front end side portion of the mounting portion and at least one of the left or right side portions.

[0011] The outer circumference of the operating section is surrounded by a mounting section for attaching the operating section to the surface of the internal frame, the bottom of the operating section is covered by a cover section having an edge that abuts against the back surface of the internal frame, the cover section extends forward along the back surface of the internal frame until it abuts against the front end of the internal frame, the hole is a liquid discharge hole located at the front end of the internal frame, in the inclined downward direction of the mounting section, corresponding to the position where the cover section abuts, through which liquid entering the cover section from the outside passes when discharged forward of the device, and the structural section may include the mounting section and the cover section.

[0012] The outer circumference of the operating section is surrounded by a mounting section that attaches the operating section to the surface of the internal frame, the bottom of the operating section is covered by the bottom of the mounting section, and the hole is a liquid discharge hole formed on the front end side surface located in the downward sloping direction of the mounting section, through which liquid entering the mounting section from the outside passes when it is discharged to the front of the device, and the structural section may include the mounting section.

[0013] The media input port is into which a paper-like valuable medium is inserted or handed over as the medium in a transaction, the operation unit is used by the user to input information in the transaction, a media processing unit for processing the valuable medium is located below the media input port, and the liquid discharge hole may be located above the media processing unit to allow the liquid to pass through and discharge it in front of the device.

[0014] As described above, the present invention provides a media processing device having a structure for discharging liquid that has entered the inside of the device. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the appearance of a cash processing device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of the customer service section 710 provided in the cash processing device 700 according to the comparative example. [Figure 3] Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of AA. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view illustrating the liquid discharge structure around the keypad section 15 according to this embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a front cross-sectional view (BB cross-sectional view) of the area around the keypad section 15 according to this embodiment. [Figure 6] This is a side cross-sectional view of the area around the keypad section 15 according to this embodiment. [Figure 7] This figure shows how the liquid W stored in the cover portion 270 according to this embodiment flows out through the discharge hole 235 and is discharged outside the device. [Figure 8] It is a figure for explaining the discharge holes 236 (236a to 236c) according to a modification of the present embodiment. [Figure 9] It is a figure for explaining the liquid discharge structure around the keypad section 15x according to a modification of the present embodiment. [Figure 10] It is a figure for explaining the liquid discharge structure around the keypad section 15 according to a modification of the present embodiment.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.

[0017] <1. Outline> An embodiment of the present invention relates to a structure for discharging liquid that has entered the inside of a media processing device.

[0018] The media processing device is installed, for example, in financial institutions such as banks, convenience stores, stations, or commercial facilities. In the following description, as an example of the media processing device, a cash processing device that stores cash and performs transactions such as at least cash deposit or withdrawal is used.

[0019] (Configuration of Cash Processing Device 100) FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a cash processing device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this specification, as shown in FIG. 1, the direction perpendicular to the floor surface on which the cash processing device 100 is placed is the downward direction, and the direction opposite to the downward direction is the upward direction. Also, the direction in which the user is located with respect to the cash processing device 100 is the front direction, and the direction opposite to the front direction is the rear direction. Also, the direction toward the right as seen from the user facing the cash processing device 100 is the right direction, and the direction toward the left is the left direction.

[0020] The cash processing device 100 consists of a main body 110 placed on the floor and a front section 120 that is rotatably attached to the front of the main body 110. The front of the main body 110 is the side where the user is located and is assumed to be the side where the operation section and display section that receive user operations are provided.

[0021] The front section 120 is rotatably mounted around a rotation axis R that is aligned in a direction perpendicular to the floor surface, between a first rotation position where the main body section 110 is closed and a second rotation position where the main body section 110 is open. Figure 1 illustrates the state in which the front section 120 is in the first rotation position where the main body section 110 is closed.

[0022] The front section 120 is provided with a handset 10, an operation display unit 11, a receipt slot 12, a card slot 13, a banknote insertion / withdrawal slot 14, a keypad unit 15, a luggage rack 16, a shielding unit 17, and a shielding wall 18. Note that the configurations and their arrangements provided on the front section 120 shown in Figure 1 are examples, and this embodiment is not limited thereto.

[0023] The handset 10 is used when the user has difficulty operating the system. The handset 10 can play voice guidance regarding operation, and it is also possible to use the handset 10 to communicate with a call center operator.

[0024] The operation display unit 11 has two functions: an operation unit that receives user input for the cash processing device 100, and a display unit (operation surface) that displays various operation screens, etc. The display unit function is realized by, for example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display device, a liquid crystal display (LCD) device, or an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) device. The operation unit function is realized by, for example, a touch panel using an infrared, capacitive, or resistive touch method. Multiple operation display units 11 may be provided.

[0025] The receipt slot 12 is an opening for ejecting receipts printed with transaction details. The card slot 13 is an opening for inserting and ejecting magnetic cards and IC cards.

[0026] The banknote deposit / withdrawal slot 14 is an opening for depositing and withdrawing banknotes. The banknote deposit / withdrawal slot 14 is equipped with a shutter that opens and closes according to the timing of deposits and withdrawals. In this embodiment, banknotes are assumed as the cash deposited and withdrawn by the cash processing device 100 as an example, but it is not limited to banknotes, and coins may also be deposited and withdrawn. That is, the front section 120 may be further equipped with a coin deposit slot and a coin withdrawal slot. In addition to banknotes, other valuable media that are in the form of paper similar to banknotes (e.g., bills of exchange, checks, gift certificates, etc.) may also be used as the medium. Furthermore, if the cash processing device 100 is also capable of handling passbooks, the front section 120 may be further equipped with a passbook slot. Passbooks can be inserted and ejected from the passbook slot. The banknote deposit / withdrawal slot 14, the coin deposit slot, and the passbook slot are all examples of medium input slots.

[0027] The keypad section 15 is a physical operating section consisting of numeric keys, symbol keys, and function keys. The keypad section 15 is used, for example, for entering a PIN.

[0028] Between the keypad section 15 and the banknote slot 14, a shielding wall 18 is provided to prevent others from peeking at the input operation of a PIN or the like on the keypad section 15.

[0029] The front section 120 is formed to slope forward from the top to the bottom. The operation display section 11, receipt slot 12, card slot 13, banknote insertion / withdrawal slot 14, and keypad section 15, etc., provided on the front section 120 are angled toward the user, improving operability and visibility. The banknote insertion / withdrawal slot 14, keypad section 15, and shielding wall section 18 are provided on the customer service section 19, which is formed by the lower end of the front section 120 projecting diagonally forward.

[0030] The shielding unit 17 is provided on the side of the front section 120 and has the function of shielding the operation display section 11, the banknote slot 14, and the keypad section 15, etc., from the side of the device so that the user's operation cannot be seen from the surroundings. The shielding unit 17 extends to the front of the device, thereby preventing peeping by third parties. The shielding unit 17 may be provided on both sides of the front section 120 as shown in Figure 1, or it may be provided on only one side of the front section 120.

[0031] The luggage rack 16 is located on the front of the main body 110 and below the lower end of the front section 120. More specifically, the luggage rack 16 is located below the customer service section 19. The luggage rack 16 is attached to the lower unit 112 of the main body 110, not to the front section 120. Inside the lower unit 112, for example, there is a storage section for storing cash. Examples of storage sections for storing cash include a banknote processing section (an example of a media processing section) for storing banknotes and a coin processing section for storing coins. The lower unit 112 may have a door, and the storage section inside may be pulled out when the door is open, or the storage section may be pulled out together with the door. Although referred to here as the lower unit 112, the interior of the main body 110 does not necessarily have to be divided into upper and lower sections. The lower unit 112 may also be a front door for accessing the units inside the device from the front of the device.

[0032] The luggage rack 16 is formed to protrude forward from the main body 110. The luggage rack 16 may have a shape in which the part where luggage is placed (table part) is curved downward. The table part has, To make it easier to place various types of luggage, there may be notches for propping up umbrellas or canes, or recesses for placing drink cups.

[0033] <2. Regarding liquid ingress into the device from the keypad area> Here, we will explain how liquid can enter the inside of the device if it is spilled around the keypad section 15 located in the customer service section 19.

[0034] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the customer service section 710 provided in the cash processing device 700 according to a comparative example. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view AA shown in Figure 2.

[0035] As shown in Figure 2, the customer service section 710 is inclined downward from the rear to the front of the device, and a banknote deposit / discharge slot 711, a shielding wall section 712, and a keypad section 713 are arranged side by side on the inclined surface. Inside the device is a banknote processing unit 720 that performs banknote identification, storage, transport, etc. Deposits into and withdrawals from the banknote processing unit 720 can be made via the banknote deposit / discharge slot 711. The banknote deposit / discharge slot 711 is provided with an openable and closable shutter 711a. Note that the banknote processing unit 720 is an example of a media processing unit.

[0036] The keypad unit 713 is fitted into an opening formed in the outer cover 715, which is the casing of the cash processing device 700, and the key portion is exposed from the outer cover 715. Therefore, if a user spills liquid around the keypad unit 713, there is a risk that the liquid may seep in through the gap between the keypad unit 713 and the outer cover 715.

[0037] As shown in Figure 3, liquid spilled on the keypad section 713 can seep in through the gap between the keypad section 713 and the outer cover 715, spread downwards and sideways from the internal frame 717, and potentially penetrate into the banknote processing section 720 located below the banknote slot 711. In this case, there is a problem that the banknote processing section 720 may be damaged. In addition, there is a risk that liquid may enter the banknote processing section 720 through the banknote slot 711 located to the left of the keypad section 15.

[0038] Note that the cross-sectional view shown in Figure 3 is a simplified representation and some structural details are omitted. However, in any case, there is no structure to discharge any liquid that enters the inside of the outer cover 715 from the keypad section 713 to the outside of the device, which could potentially cause some kind of malfunction.

[0039] Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention proposes a media processing apparatus having a structure for discharging liquid that has entered the inside of the apparatus.

[0040] <3. Regarding the liquid discharge structure around the keypad section 15> Figure 4 is a perspective view illustrating the liquid discharge structure around the keypad section 15 according to this embodiment. As shown in Figure 4, the keypad section 15 is attached by a mounting section 230 to an internal frame 250 located inside the outer cover 210, which is the outer casing of the housing.

[0041] The mounting portion 230 is sized to correspond to the keypad portion 15, and the keypad portion 15 is fitted into an opening formed on the upper surface of the mounting portion 230, with the key portion exposed from the mounting portion 230. The mounting portion 230 is located between the outer cover 210 and the inner frame 250, and the key portion is further exposed to the outside of the device through an opening formed in the outer cover 210.

[0042] As shown in Figure 4, the internal frame 250 is inclined downward from the rear to the front of the device. The banknote slot 14 and the keypad section 15 are installed next to each other (in the vicinity) on this internal frame 250, and the banknote slot 14 and the keypad section 15 are in an inclined state.

[0043] The mounting portion 230 surrounding the outer periphery of the keypad portion 15 is provided on the surface of the internal frame 250 (the surface facing the outer cover 210).

[0044] A slit-shaped discharge hole 235 is formed at the front end of the mounting portion 230, allowing liquid to flow out. The discharge hole 235 is an example of a hole.

[0045] The shape and method of forming the discharge hole 235 are not particularly limited. In the example shown in Figure 4, the gap at the corner formed by the front end side portion 231 and the left side portion 232 of the mounting portion 230 may be used as the discharge hole 235. Similarly, a gap may also be created at the corner formed by the front end side portion 231 and the right side portion of the mounting portion 230 to serve as the discharge hole 235.

[0046] The discharge hole 235 is located at a position P1 below the position P2 of the lower end of the banknote slot 14 in the inclined direction on the internal frame 250. This prevents the liquid discharged from the discharge hole 235 from entering the banknote slot 14. Since the internal frame 250 is inclined downward from the rear to the front of the device, the liquid discharged from the discharge hole 235 flows towards the luggage rack 16.

[0047] Next, we will explain the mechanism by which liquid that has entered the keypad section 15 is discharged from the discharge hole 235. Figure 5 is a front cross-sectional view (BB cross-section) of the area around the keypad section 15 according to this embodiment. Note that, including Figure 5, some parts may be omitted or simplified in each cross-sectional view for ease of explanation.

[0048] As shown in Figure 5, a cover portion 270 is positioned below the keypad portion 15 to act as a liquid receptacle, preventing liquid that seeps in through the gap between the keypad portion 15 and the outer cover 210 from spreading further downward or sideways. The cover portion 270 is located inside the device, further inside than the outer cover 210, and has an edge that abuts against the back surface of the internal frame 250, and is formed to cover the bottom of the keypad portion 15.

[0049] The cover portion 270 has a bottom and an edge portion formed to surround the bottom, with the upper end of the edge portion in contact with the back surface of the internal frame 250. Liquid W that seeps in through the gap between the keypad portion 15 and the outer cover 210 is stored in the cover portion 270. By providing the cover portion 270, it is possible to prevent the liquid from further seeping into the inside of the device, such as the banknote processing portion 720.

[0050] The mounting portion 230 and cover portion 270 described above enable the liquid discharge structure (an example of a structural part) according to this embodiment.

[0051] Figure 6 is a side cross-sectional view of the area around the keypad section 15 according to this embodiment. The cross-sectional view shown in Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the area around the keypad section 15, viewed from the left side of the cash processing device 100, along the cross-sectional line of the cover section 270 along its longitudinal direction. Although not shown in Figure 6 because it is a cross-sectional view of the area around the keypad section 15, the banknote processing section 720 is located below and to the left of the keypad section 15. As shown in Figure 6, the outer cover 210 and the internal frame 250 are inclined downward from the rear to the front of the device. The mounting section 230 and the keypad section 15 attached to the internal frame 250 are also inclined downward at the front end at the same angle as the inclination of the internal frame 250. An ejection hole 235 is provided at the front end (lower end) of the mounting section 230, which is provided in contact with the surface of the internal frame 250. Furthermore, the cover portion 270, located below the keypad portion 15 and whose edge contacts the back surface of the internal frame 250, also has its front end tilted downward at the same angle as the tilt of the internal frame 250.

[0052] The case in which liquid W is stored in the slanted cover portion 270 will be explained with reference to Figure 7. Figure 7 shows how the liquid W stored in the cover portion 270 according to this embodiment flows out from the discharge hole 235 and is discharged outside the device.

[0053] As shown in Figure 7, the liquid that enters from the keypad section 15 (an example from the outside) reaches the cover section 270 and accumulates on the front end side of the cover section 270 due to the tilt of the cover section 270 (liquid W). Then, any liquid W that exceeds the height of the edge of the cover section 270 and the internal frame 250 flows out through the discharge hole 235 and flows forward of the device along the tilt of the internal frame 250.

[0054] The liquid flowing forward of the device along the internal frame 250 flows downward between the front end 252 of the internal frame 250 and the front end 212 of the outer cover 210, and flows out onto the luggage rack 16 from between the lower end of the front end 212 and the upper end of the rear part 161 of the luggage rack 16 (in other words, between the front part 120 and the lower unit 112).

[0055] Thus, according to this embodiment, it is possible to discharge liquid that has entered the device from the keypad section 15 to the outside of the device, thereby preventing damage to the banknote unit and other components. Furthermore, as described above with reference to Figure 4, since the position P1 of the discharge hole 235 is below the position P2 of the lower end of the banknote insertion / discharge slot 14, the liquid does not reach the banknote insertion / discharge slot 14, thus preventing damage to the banknote unit by the liquid.

[0056] As shown in Figure 3, the keypad section 713 is located above the banknote processing section 720 in the vertical direction, and similarly in this embodiment, the keypad section 15 is located above the banknote processing section in the vertical direction. According to this embodiment, liquid that has entered the inside of the device from the keypad section 15 can be discharged from the discharge hole 235 at a position above the banknote processing section, without moving the liquid from the cover section 270 towards the banknote processing section (in other words, without moving the liquid in the direction to the lower left of the keypad section 15 inside the device), and discharged forward along the internal frame 250.

[0057] Furthermore, if the luggage rack 16 has a curved shape that curves downwards, any liquid that flows onto the luggage rack 16 will collect at the bottom of the curved section (table section) and then flow down onto the floor from the front of the table section.

[0058] <4. Variation> Next, a modified example of this embodiment will be described.

[0059] (4-1) Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating the discharge holes 236 (236a to 236c) according to a modified example of this embodiment. In the embodiment described above, the discharge holes are formed at the left and right corners of the front end of the mounting portion 230, but the number and position of the discharge holes are not limited thereto. For example, as shown in Figure 8, slit-shaped discharge holes 236a and 236b may be formed at the left and right corners of the front end side surface portion 301 of the mounting portion 300, and a slit-shaped discharge hole 236c may be provided in the center of the front end side surface portion 301. The width of the slits is not limited to the example shown in Figure 8. Furthermore, the number of slit-shaped discharge holes 236 may be increased on the front end side surface portion 301.

[0060] The mounting portion 300 is provided on the internal frame 250 located inside the outer cover 210, similar to the embodiment described above. The outer cover 210 and the internal frame 250 are inclined downward from the rear to the front of the device. As a result, liquid overflowing from the discharge holes 236a to 236c flows downward along the internal frame 250. The discharge hole 236 is located at a position P1 below the lower end position P2 of the banknote insertion / discharge slot 14, thereby preventing liquid that has seeped in between the keypad portion 15 and the outer cover 210 from reaching the banknote insertion / discharge slot 14.

[0061] (4-2) Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating a modified version of this embodiment showing a liquid drainage structure around the keypad section 15x. In the modified version shown in Figure 9, the cover section 270 is not positioned below the keypad section 15x, and the liquid that enters is received by an internal frame 255 to which the mounting section 230 is attached, and which has no opening. That is, the bottom of the keypad section 15x is covered by the sides of the mounting section 230 and the internal frame 255.

[0062] Because the internal frame 255 is inclined downward from the rear to the front of the device, the liquid received by the internal frame 255 flows within the mounting portion 230 toward the front end side portion 231. It is then discharged through the discharge hole 235 formed in the front end side portion 231 of the mounting portion 230. The subsequent flow is the same as described with reference to Figure 7, and the liquid is discharged outside the device.

[0063] (4-3) Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating a modified version of this embodiment illustrating a liquid discharge structure around the keypad section 15. In the modified version shown in Figure 10, the cover section 272, located below the keypad section 15, is formed to extend to a position where it contacts the inside of the front end 252 of the internal frame 257 located inside the outer cover 210. That is, the cover section 272, located on the back surface of the internal frame 257, extends forward of the device until it contacts the front end 252 of the internal frame 257.

[0064] The cover portion 272 is sloped downward from the rear to the front of the device. Therefore, any liquid that seeps in through the gap between the keypad portion 15 and the outer cover 210 flows downward along the slope of the cover portion 272.

[0065] Here, the front end 252 of the internal frame 257, which the cover portion 272 abuts against, is provided with a discharge hole 258 for discharging the liquid inside the cover portion 272. The liquid received by the cover portion 272 is discharged through the discharge hole 258 and flows downward along the front end 252 of the internal frame 257. The subsequent flow is the same as described with reference to Figure 7, and the liquid is discharged outside the device.

[0066] Thus, liquid discharge is not limited to the discharge hole 235 formed in the mounting portion 230, but may also be performed from a discharge hole 258 formed in the front end portion 252 of the internal frame 257. Since the position of the discharge hole 258 is below the position of the lower end of the banknote insertion / discharge slot 14, the discharged liquid will not reach the banknote insertion / discharge slot 14, thereby preventing damage to the banknote unit by the liquid. As shown in Figure 10, both the discharge hole 235 and the discharge hole 258 may be provided inside the outer cover 210.

[0067] <5. Supplement> Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the attached drawings, the present invention is not limited to these examples. It is clear to any person with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs that various modifications or alterations can be conceived within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims, and these will naturally also fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0068] For example, the front section 120 may be configured not to rotate relative to the main body section 110.

[0069] Furthermore, the cash processing device 100 may be an ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) or a currency exchange machine. [Explanation of symbols]

[0070] 100 Cash Processing Units 110 Main body 120 Front part 10 Handset 11 Operation display section 12 receipt slots 13 card slots 14 Bill deposit / withdrawal slot 15 Keypad section 16 Luggage rack 17 Shielding Unit 18 Shield wall section 19 Customer service department 210 Exterior Cover 230 Mounting part 235 Discharge hole 250 internal frame 270 Cover section

Claims

1. A media input port through which the media is fed, An operating unit used for information input, An internal frame located inside the outer cover of the device housing, formed to slope downward from the rear to the front of the device, and on which the media input port and the operating section are mounted adjacent to each other, A structural part located inside the outer cover, surrounding the bottom and outer periphery of the operating section, and having a hole located below the lower end of the media input port on the internal frame, A media processing apparatus comprising:

2. The outer circumference of the operating section is surrounded by mounting sections that attach the operating section to the surface of the inner frame. The bottom of the operating section is covered by a cover portion having an edge that contacts the back surface of the internal frame. The aforementioned hole is a liquid discharge hole formed on the front end side surface located in the downward sloping direction of the mounting portion. The structural part includes the mounting part and the cover part, The media processing apparatus according to claim 1.

3. The media processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the liquid discharge hole is a hole through which liquid that enters the cover from the outside and flows downward along the slope of the cover passes when it is discharged to the front of the apparatus.

4. The media processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the liquid discharge hole is formed in a corner portion consisting of the front end side portion of the mounting portion and at least one of the left or right side portions.

5. The outer circumference of the operating section is surrounded by mounting sections that attach the operating section to the surface of the inner frame. The bottom of the operating section is covered by a cover portion having an edge that contacts the back surface of the internal frame. The cover portion extends forward along the back surface of the internal frame until it contacts the front end of the internal frame. The aforementioned hole is located at the front end of the internal frame, in the inclined downward direction of the mounting portion, and is provided to correspond to the position where the cover portion abuts. It is a liquid discharge hole through which liquid entering the cover portion from the outside passes when it is discharged to the front of the device. The structural part includes the mounting part and the cover part, The media processing apparatus according to claim 1.

6. The outer circumference of the operating section is surrounded by mounting sections that attach the operating section to the surface of the inner frame. The bottom of the operating section is covered by the bottom of the mounting section. The aforementioned hole is a liquid discharge hole formed on the front end side surface located in the downward sloping direction of the mounting portion, through which liquid entering the mounting portion from the outside passes when it is discharged to the front of the device. The aforementioned structural part includes the mounting part, The media processing apparatus according to claim 1.

7. The aforementioned media input port is into which a paper-like valuable medium is inserted or delivered as the medium in a transaction. The aforementioned operating unit is used for the user to input information in the aforementioned transaction. A media processing unit for processing the valuable media is located below the media input port. The liquid discharge hole is located above the media processing device and allows the liquid to pass through it, discharging it forward of the device. A media processing apparatus according to any one of claims 3, 5, and 6.

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