Currency processing machine, and fixing device / spacer

Abstract

The present invention provides a fixing device / spacer that locks the drawer to prevent it from being pulled out during transport of the currency processing machine, and also ensures a gap between the currency processing machine and the wall or other structure located behind it after the currency processing machine has been set up, as well as the currency processing machine itself. [Solution] The fixing device and spacer 60 comprises a base extending along the longitudinal direction corresponding to the withdrawal direction in which the banknote processing unit and the safe unit are pulled out, a housing fixing plate provided on one side of the base in the longitudinal direction, and a backing plate provided on the other side of the base in the longitudinal direction. When transporting the currency processing machine, the housing fixing plate is fixed to the inner surface of the housing 2a, and the base is fixed to the banknote processing unit and the safe unit, so that the banknote processing unit and the safe unit are fixed to the housing 2a via the fixing device and spacer 60 in a way that prevents them from being pulled out. When installing the currency processing machine, the housing fixing plate is fixed to the back surface 2b of the housing 2a, and the backing plate protrudes outward from the back surface 2b of the housing 2a.

Description

Technical Field

[0002] ,

[0001] The present invention relates to a currency processing machine and a fixture-cum-spacer.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a structure equipped with a locking device for releasably locking a drawer to a drawer rail has been known. This locking device includes a latch portion that is movably attached by a gripping element between a restraint position for locking the drawer and a release position for releasing the drawer (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, when transporting a currency processing machine that stores a drawer in a drawable manner to a predetermined installation position, first, the drawer is locked during transportation of the currency processing machine, and after the currency processing machine is installed at the predetermined installation position, the lock of the drawer is released. However, when the currency processing machine is installed close to a wall or the like located on its back side, due to the impact when pushing the drawer back into the currency processing machine, the currency processing machine may contact the wall or the like, damaging the back of the currency processing machine or the wall or the like, or there is a risk that a cable may be sandwiched between the back of the currency processing machine and the wall or the like, resulting in damage to the cable.

[0005] Therefore, a technical problem to be solved arises, that is, to lock the drawer so that it cannot be drawn out during transportation of the currency processing machine, and after setting the currency processing machine, to ensure a gap between the currency processing machine and a wall or the like located on its back side. The present invention aims to solve this problem.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a currency processing machine comprising a housing and a drawer unit retractably housed in the housing, wherein the currency processing machine comprises a fixing device and spacer for fixing the drawer unit housed in the housing so that it cannot be pulled out from the housing, the fixing device and spacer comprising a base extending along the drawer direction from which the drawer unit is pulled out, a housing fixing plate provided on one side of the base in the drawer direction, and a backing plate provided on the other side of the base in the drawer direction, wherein during transport of the currency processing machine, the housing fixing plate is fixed to the inner surface of the housing and the base is fixed to the drawer unit so that the drawer unit cannot be pulled out via the fixing device and spacer, and during installation of the currency processing machine, the housing fixing plate is fixed to the back of the housing and the backing plate protrudes outward from the back of the housing.

[0007] Furthermore, in order to achieve the above objective, the fixing device and spacer according to the present invention is a fixing device and spacer used in a currency processing machine comprising a housing and a drawer portion retractably housed in the housing, comprising a base portion extending along the longitudinal direction corresponding to the drawer direction in which the drawer portion is drawn out, a housing fixing plate provided on one side of the base portion in the longitudinal direction, and a backing plate provided on the other side of the base portion in the longitudinal direction, wherein when the currency processing machine is transported, the housing fixing plate is fixed to the inner surface of the housing and the base portion is fixed to the drawer portion so that the drawer portion is fixed to the housing via the fixing device and spacer so that it cannot be drawn out, and when the currency processing machine is installed, the housing fixing plate is fixed to the back of the housing and the backing plate protrudes outward from the back of the housing. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] This invention allows the drawer to be locked in place during transport of the currency processing machine, and also ensures a gap between the currency processing machine and the wall or other structure located behind it after the machine has been set up. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] A perspective view and a partially enlarged view showing the external appearance of a currency processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] A perspective view and a partially enlarged view of the currency processing system from the rear. [Figure 3] This diagram shows a fastener and spacer, with (a) being a top view, (b) a left side view, (c) a front view, and (d) a right side view. [Figure 4] A perspective view showing the coin processing unit pulled out from the casing. [Figure 5] Enlarged view of section I in Figure 4. [Figure 6] Cross-sectional view of line II in Figure 5. [Figure 7] A perspective view showing the internal structure of a coin processing machine, with the coin processing unit pushed into the casing. [Figure 8] Enlarged view of Part III in Figure 7. [Figure 9] A perspective view showing the safe section pulled out from the casing. [Figure 10] Enlarged view of section IV in Figure 9. [Figure 11] Cross-sectional view of line V in Figure 10. [Figure 12] A perspective view showing the internal structure of a coin processing machine, with the safe section pushed into the casing. [Figure 13] Enlarged view of section VI in Figure 12. [Figure 14] A schematic diagram and a partially enlarged view showing a currency processing system mounted against a wall. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] A currency processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, when referring to the number, numerical values, quantities, ranges, etc., of the components, unless specifically stated or clearly limited to a particular number in principle, the number is not limited to that particular number and may be greater than or less than that number.

[0011] When referring to the shape, positional relationship, etc. of components, etc., unless otherwise specifically stated or it is considered obvious in principle, it includes those that are substantially approximate or similar to the shape, etc.

[0012] In addition, the drawings may be exaggerated, such as enlarging characteristic parts for easy understanding of the features, and the dimensional ratios of components, etc. are not necessarily the same as the actual ones.

[0013] <Configuration of Currency Processing System> The currency processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view and a partially enlarged view showing the appearance of the currency processing system 1 viewed from the front side. The currency processing system 1 is, for example, arranged around a POS register to perform functions such as depositing sales money and dispensing change. The currency processing system 1 includes a currency processor 2 and a terminal 3.

[0014] The housing 2a of the currency processor 2 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The right side of the paper in FIG. 1 is a coin processing unit 10 that stores the deposited coins and dispenses the stored coins as needed. The left side of the paper in FIG. 1 is a banknote processing unit 20 that stores the deposited banknotes and dispenses the stored banknotes as needed.

[0015] The coin processing unit 10 has a coin deposit slot 11 through which coins are inserted provided on the front surface of the housing 2a, and a coin dispensing slot 12 for dispensing the stored coins provided below the coin deposit slot 11. Note that the coin dispensing slot 12 also serves as a coin reject slot through which rejected coins are fed out from inside the housing 2a.

[0016] The coin processing unit 10 includes a coin transport unit (not shown) for transporting coins within the coin processing unit 10, a coin identification unit (not shown) for identifying the denomination, authenticity, and condition of coins passing over the coin transport unit, and a storage unit (not shown) capable of storing the identified coins according to their denomination. The coin processing unit 10 also includes, for example, a loose coin dispensing unit (not shown) capable of dispensing loose coins, and a packaged coin dispensing unit (not shown) capable of dispensing packaged coins, which consist of a predetermined number (e.g., 50) of loose coins packed together and packaged. The coin processing unit 10 is configured to be pullable out in the front-rear direction relative to the housing 2a. Note that the configuration of the coin processing unit 10 is well known, so a detailed explanation is omitted.

[0017] The banknote processing unit 20 has a banknote inlet / outlet slot 21 on the front of the housing 2a into which banknotes are inserted in a stacked state. The banknote inlet / outlet slot 21 also serves as a banknote dispensing slot for dispensing banknotes stored in the banknote processing unit 20. The banknote inlet / outlet slot 21 is equipped with a shutter (not shown) that can be opened and closed. The banknote processing unit 20 also has a banknote deposit reject slot 22 below the banknote inlet / outlet slot 21, from which banknotes that cannot be stored in a stacker (not shown) during deposit processing are dispensed from inside the housing 2a, and a banknote dispensing reject compartment 23 from which banknotes that cannot be stored are dispensed from inside the housing 2a during dispensing processing.

[0018] The banknote processing unit 20 includes a banknote transport unit (not shown) for transporting banknotes within the banknote processing unit 20, a banknote identification unit for identifying the denomination, authenticity, and condition of banknotes transported to the banknote transport unit, and a stacker capable of storing the identified banknotes according to their denomination. The banknote processing unit 20 also includes a loose banknote dispensing unit (not shown) capable of dispensing loose banknotes. The banknote processing unit 20 may also include a bundled banknote dispensing unit (not shown) capable of dispensing bundles of banknotes formed by stacking and sealing a predetermined number (e.g., 100) of loose banknotes. The banknote processing unit 20 is configured to be pullable out in the front-to-back direction relative to the housing 2a. Since the configuration of the banknote processing unit 20 is well known, a detailed explanation thereof is omitted.

[0019] A safe section 30 is provided at the bottom of the banknote processing unit 20. The safe section 30 is configured to store banknotes in the banknote processing unit 20 and to allow banknotes stored in the safe section 30 to be dispensed toward the banknote processing unit 20. The safe section 30 is configured to be pull out in the front-rear direction relative to the housing 2a. A handle 31 is formed on the front of the safe section 30 for the operator to grip when pulling out the safe section 30. Since the safe section 30 has a known configuration, a detailed explanation will be omitted.

[0020] The coin processing unit 10 has a display unit 41 and an input unit 42, which are used to operate the currency processing machine 2, located side by side to the left of the coin deposit slot 11. The display unit 41 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The display unit 41 mainly displays text information, which is a string of characters. The input unit 42 receives operation input to the currency processing machine 2 and is, for example, a hardware key such as an arrow key 43, a select key 44, or a cancel key 45. When the input unit 42 receives operation input from an operator, it sends a signal corresponding to the input content to a control unit (not shown) that controls the operation of the currency processing system 1. The display unit 41 and the input unit 42 may be, for example, a capacitive touch panel display.

[0021] Terminal 3 is installed on the top surface of the housing 2a. Terminal 3 includes an operation display unit 51, which is, for example, a capacitive touch panel display. Compared to the display unit 41, the operation display unit 51 is larger and has a relatively larger display area, allowing it to display a larger amount of information. The operation display unit 51 can display text information, still images, and video information, among other things.

[0022] Figure 2 is a perspective view and a partially enlarged view showing the external appearance of the currency processing system 1 as seen from the rear 2b side of the currency processing machine 2. Two fasteners / spacers 60 are attached to the middle of the rear 2b in the vertical direction. One fastener / spacer 60 is provided at each of the left and right ends of the rear 2b in the left-right direction of the paper in Figure 2. Note that the number of fasteners / spacers 60 is not limited to two; there may be one or three or more. The fasteners / spacers 60 are fastened to the rear 2b via bolts B1.

[0023] The fixing device and spacer 60 is provided so as to protrude outward from the rear surface 2b, and a gap S1 corresponding to the longitudinal dimension of the fixing device and spacer 60 is secured behind the rear surface 2b. The gap S1 is set to a depth sufficient to accommodate various cables used to drive the currency processing machine 2. Cables used to drive the currency processing machine 2 include, for example, a power cable C1 and a communication cable C2 extending from the currency processing machine 2 to the terminal 3.

[0024] <Configuration of fastener and spacer> As shown in Figure 3, the fixing device and spacer 60 comprises a base 61, a housing fixing plate 62, and a backing plate 63. The fixing device and spacer 60 is made of metal, for example, but the material is not limited to this.

[0025] The base 61 is the bottom plate of the fixing device and spacer 60, and is formed in a roughly rectangular shape. The longitudinal direction D1 of the base 61 corresponds to the withdrawal direction (front-to-back direction of the currency processing machine 2) in which the banknote processing unit 20 and the safe unit 30 (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "drawer unit") are pulled out from the housing 2a. The longitudinal dimension of the base 61 is set to be longer than the outer diameter of the power cable C1, etc., that is connected to the currency processing machine 2 and the terminal 3.

[0026] The base portion 61 has two through holes 61a formed with a gap between them in the width direction D2 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D1. Each through hole 61a is formed as an elongated hole with its long axis set along the longitudinal direction D1.

[0027] The base portion 61 is provided with locking portions 61b that are vertically extended downward from the left and right ends in the width direction D2. The locking portions 61b have rounded chamfers at both ends in the longitudinal direction D1. The locking portions 61b are formed over a predetermined distance in the longitudinal direction D1 of the base portion 61.

[0028] The housing fixing plate 62 is erected on one end of the base 61 in the longitudinal direction D1. The housing fixing plate 62 has a pair of screw holes 62a and a pair of screw holes 62b formed therein. Two screw holes 62a are formed on the upper part of the housing fixing plate 62 with a gap in the width direction D2. Two screw holes 62b are formed on the lower part of the housing fixing plate 62 with a gap in the width direction D2. Note that the number of screw holes 62a and 62b is not limited to two.

[0029] The backing plate 63 is provided at the other end of the base 61 in the longitudinal direction D1. The backing plate 63 has sufficient rigidity to not deform even when it comes into contact with a wall W, etc., which will be described later. A cushioning member 63b is provided on the outer surface 63a of the backing plate 63 on the other side in the longitudinal direction D1. The cushioning member 63b is formed in the shape of a pyramidal

[0030] The locking portion 61b, the housing fixing plate 62, and the backing plate 63 are formed integrally with the base portion 61. The locking portion 61b is formed by bending downwards a locking portion 61b that protrudes outward in a wing shape from the base portion 61 in the width direction D2. The housing fixing plate 62 is formed by bending upwards one end of the base portion 61 in the longitudinal direction D1. The backing plate 63 is formed by bending upwards the other end of the base portion 61 in the longitudinal direction D1. Note that the locking portion 61b, the housing fixing plate 62, and the backing plate 63 may be formed as members independently of the base portion 61 and then joined to the base portion 61.

[0031] A storage space S2 is formed in the space partitioned by the base 61, the housing fixing plate 62, and the backing plate 63, that is, the space above the base 61 and between the housing fixing plate 62 and the backing plate 63. Power cables C1 and communication cables C2 can be hooked and stored in the storage space S2.

[0032] The shape of the fixing device / spacer 60 is not limited to a roughly U-shape when viewed from the front. For example, it may be roughly H-shaped or S-shaped when viewed from the front. In the former case, it is conceivable that a housing fixing plate 62 is provided extending vertically from one end of the base 61, and a backing plate 63 is provided extending vertically from the other end of the base 61. In the latter case, it is conceivable that the housing fixing plate 62 is erected upward from one end of the base 61, and the backing plate 63 is provided hanging downward from the other end of the base 61.

[0033] <How to use the fastener / spacer> Next, we will explain the procedure for securing the coin processing unit 10 to the housing 2a using the fixing device / spacer 60 during the transport of the coin processing machine 2.

[0034] First, as shown in Figure 4, with the coin processing unit 10 pulled out from the housing 2a, the fixing device / spacer 60 is attached to the coin processing unit 10. Specifically, as shown in Figure 5, the base portion 61 is fastened to the mounting piece 14, which is attached to the rear end of the coin processing unit 10 via a base portion 13 that is integrally provided with the coin processing unit 10, via two bolts B2.

[0035] In Figure 4, reference numeral 15 denotes a pair of extendable guide rails provided between the left and right sides of the coin processing unit 10 and the inner surface of the housing 2a. When the operator pulls the coin processing unit 10 out of or pushes it into the housing 2a, the guide rails 15 guide the smooth sliding of the coin processing unit 10.

[0036] As shown in Figure 6, the bolt B2 is inserted through each of the two through holes 61a and screwed into the threaded hole 14a formed in the mounting piece 14 at a position corresponding to the through holes 61a. The fixing device / spacer 60 and the coin processing unit 10 are fastened together by the bolt B2 at two locations with a gap in the width direction D2, so that the fixing device / spacer 60 is fixed to the base portion 13 without wobbling in the width direction D2. The fixing device / spacer 60 is positioned on the other side in the longitudinal direction D1 relative to the mounting piece 14 so that the bolt B2 contacts the front end of the elongated through hole 61a. The rear end of the locking portion 61b is hooked onto the front end of the mounting piece 14.

[0037] Next, as shown in Figure 7, with the coin processing unit 10 pushed into the housing 2a, the housing fixing plate 62 is fixed to the inner surface of the housing 2a via two bolts B1. Specifically, as shown in Figure 8, the bolts B1 are inserted from the outside of the housing 2a into through holes (not shown) formed on the back surface 2b and screwed into a pair of screw holes 62b of the housing fixing plate 62. The fixing device / spacer 60 and the housing 2a are fastened together by the bolts B1 at two locations with a gap in the width direction D2, so that the fixing device / spacer 60 is fixed to the housing 2a without wobbling in the width direction D2. In addition, the mounting piece 14 is gripped by the fixing device / spacer 60 in the longitudinal direction D1 by the front end of the mounting piece 14 being hooked onto the locking part 61b. In this way, the coin processing unit 10 is fixed to the housing 2a via the fixing device / spacer 60 in a way that prevents it from being pulled out.

[0038] Next, we will explain the procedure for securing the safe section 30 to the housing 2a using the fixing device / spacer 60 when transporting the currency processing machine 2.

[0039] First, as shown in Figure 9, with the safe section 30 pulled out from the housing 2a, the fixing device / spacer 60 is attached to the safe section 30. Specifically, as shown in Figure 10, the base portion 61 is fastened to the mounting piece 33, which is attached to the rear end of the safe section 30 via a base portion 32 provided integrally with the safe section 30, using two bolts B3.

[0040] Similar to the coin processing unit 10, the bolts B3 are inserted through the two through holes 61a and screwed into threaded holes (not shown) formed on the mounting piece 33 at positions corresponding to the through holes 61a. The fastener / spacer 60 and the safe section 30 are fastened together with the bolts B3 at two locations with a gap in the width direction D2, so that the fastener / spacer 60 is fixed to the base section 32 without wobbling in the width direction D2. The fastener / spacer 60 is positioned on the rear side in the longitudinal direction D1 relative to the mounting piece 33 so that the bolts B3 strike the front end of the elongated through holes 61a. Reference numeral 34 in Figure 9 indicates a pair of extendable guide rails provided between the left and right sides of the safe section 30 and the inner side of the housing 2a. When the operator pulls the safe section 30 out of or pushes it into the housing 2a, the guide rails 34 guide the safe section 30 to slide smoothly.

[0041] At this time, as shown in Figure 11, the locking portion 61b of the fixing device / spacer 60 is engaged with the locking hole 33a of the mounting piece 33. Preferably, the gap between the locking portion 61b and the locking hole 33a in the left-right direction is set to be narrow enough so as not to interfere excessively when engaging or disengaging the locking portion 61b from the locking hole 33a. Furthermore, the front and rear ends of the locking portion 61b are rounded and chamfered so that the locking portion 61b can be smoothly inserted into the locking hole 33a.

[0042] Next, as shown in Figure 12, with the safe section 30 pressed into the housing 2a, the housing fixing plate 62 is fixed to the inner surface of the housing 2a via two bolts B1. Specifically, as shown in Figure 13, the bolts B1 are inserted from the outside of the housing 2a through holes (not shown) formed in the back surface 2b and screwed into a pair of screw holes 62b of the housing fixing plate 62. The fixing device / spacer 60 and the housing 2a are fastened together by the bolts B1 at two locations with a gap in the width direction D2, so that the fixing device / spacer 60 is fixed to the housing 2a without wobbling in the width direction D2. In this way, the safe section 30 is fixed to the housing 2a via the fixing device / spacer 60 in a way that prevents it from being pulled out.

[0043] Furthermore, since the safe section 30 is fixed to the housing 2a with the locking portion 61b engaged with the locking hole 33a of the mounting piece 33, it is possible to suppress the safe section 30 from swinging in the longitudinal direction D1 or the width direction D2 during transport of the currency processing machine 2.

[0044] Next, we will explain the procedure for attaching the fixing device / spacer 60 to the back surface 2b of the currency processing machine 2 after the currency processing machine 2 has been installed.

[0045] After the currency processing machine 2 is installed in the designated location, the fasteners / spacers 60 are removed from the housing 2a and base parts 13 and 32 by releasing the bolts B1 to B3. Then, as shown in Figures 2 and 14, the two fasteners / spacers 60 are fixed to the back surface 2b of the housing 2a via bolt B1.

[0046] The bolt B1 is inserted from the outside of the housing 2a into an insertion hole (not shown) in the back surface 2b and screwed into a pair of screw holes 62a. The fixing device / spacer 60 is attached to the back surface 2b so that the backing plate 63 protrudes outward from the back surface 2b, and a gap S1 is secured behind the back surface 2b. This prevents the power cable C1 and communication cable C2 from being pinched between the back surface 2b and the wall W, and prevents the back surface 2b from coming into contact with the wall W. Also, when the currency processing machine 2 is installed close to the wall W, the backing plate 63 comes into contact with the wall W via the cushioning member 63b, thus preventing the fixing device / spacer 60 from damaging the wall W.

[0047] Furthermore, by providing multiple fixing devices / spacers 60 with gaps between them in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the paper in Figure 14 (the width direction of the currency processing machine 2), a gap S1 can be secured between the currency processing machine 2 and the wall W behind it, even if the currency processing machine 2 is not installed facing directly towards the wall W.

[0048] Furthermore, by hooking the power cable C1 or communication cable C2 into the storage space S2, the power cable C1, etc., can be routed neatly. In addition, the power cable C1, etc., housed in the storage space S2 may be secured and held in place by a fixing device / spacer 60 using a bracket or the like, if necessary.

[0049] If it is not necessary to attach one of the two fixing devices / spacers 60 to the outside of the rear 2b, after the coin processing machine 2 has been brought into the designated location, bolt B1 is removed to release the fixing between the housing fixing plate 62 and the housing 2a, and bolts B2 and B3 are loosened. Then, the fixing device / spacer 60 is slid forward in the longitudinal direction D1 relative to the base parts 13 and 32 so that bolts B2 and B3 can be moved within the elongated insertion holes 61a, and then bolts B2 and B3 are tightened again. This allows the fixing device / spacer 60 to be stored inside the housing 2a without interfering with the drawers of the coin processing unit 10 or the safe 30, and prevents the loss of the fixing device / spacer 60.

[0050] Thus, the currency processing machine 2 according to this embodiment comprises a housing 2a and a coin processing unit 10 and a safe unit 30 retractably housed in the housing 2a, and includes a fixing device and spacer 60 that fixes the coin processing unit 10 and the safe unit 30 housed in the housing 2a so that they cannot be removed from the housing 2a, the fixing device and spacer 60 having a base portion 61 extending along the longitudinal direction D1, a housing fixing plate 62 provided on one side of the base portion 61 in the longitudinal direction D1, and the base portion 61 The device includes a backing plate 63 provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction D1. When transporting the currency processing machine 2, the housing fixing plate 62 is fixed to the inner surface of the housing 2a, and the base portion 61 is fixed to the coin processing section 10 and the safe portion 30, so that the coin processing section 10 and the safe portion 30 are fixed to the housing 2a in a way that prevents them from being pulled out via the fixing device / spacer 60. When installing the currency processing machine 2, the housing fixing plate 62 is fixed to the back surface 2b of the housing 2a, and the backing plate 63 protrudes outward from the back surface 2b of the housing 2a.

[0051] With this configuration, when transporting the currency processing machine 2, the fixing device / spacer 60 securely fixes the coin processing unit 10 and the safe unit 30 to the housing 2a so that they cannot be pulled out. As a result, the currency processing machine 2 can be transported stably without the coin processing unit 10 and the safe unit 30 protruding from the housing 2a. Furthermore, when installing the currency processing machine 2, the fixing device / spacer 60 is positioned to protrude from the rear 2b of the housing 2a, ensuring a gap S1 between the currency processing machine 2 and the wall W. This prevents the power cable C1 and communication cable C2 from being pinched between the rear 2b and the wall W, and prevents the rear 2b from coming into contact with the wall W.

[0052] Furthermore, the fixing device and spacer 60 according to this embodiment is a fixing device and spacer 60 used in a currency processing machine 2 comprising a housing 2a and a coin processing unit 10 and a safe unit 30 retractably housed in the housing 2a, and comprises a base portion 61 extending along the pull-out direction from which the pull-out portion of the coin processing unit 10 and the safe unit 30 is pulled out, a housing fixing plate 62 provided on one side of the longitudinal direction D1 of the base portion 61, and a provision provided on the other side of the longitudinal direction D1 of the base portion 61 The device includes a backing plate 63, and when transporting the currency processing machine 2, the housing fixing plate 62 is fixed to the inner surface of the housing 2a, and the base 61 is fixed to the coin processing unit 10 and the safe 30, so that the coin processing unit 10 and the safe 30 are fixed to the housing 2a in a way that prevents them from being pulled out via a fixing device / spacer 60. When installing the currency processing machine 2, the housing fixing plate 62 is fixed to the back surface 2b of the housing 2a, and the backing plate 63 protrudes outward from the back surface 2b of the housing 2a.

[0053] With this configuration, when transporting the currency processing machine 2, the fixing device / spacer 60 securely fixes the coin processing unit 10 and the safe unit 30 to the housing 2a so that they cannot be pulled out. As a result, the currency processing machine 2 can be transported stably without the coin processing unit 10 and the safe unit 30 protruding from the housing 2a. Furthermore, when installing the currency processing machine 2, the fixing device / spacer 60 is positioned to protrude from the rear 2b of the housing 2a, ensuring a gap S1 between the currency processing machine 2 and the wall W. This prevents the power cable C1 and communication cable C2 from being pinched between the rear 2b and the wall W, and prevents the rear 2b from coming into contact with the wall W.

[0054] Furthermore, the present invention can be modified in various ways other than those described above, as long as it does not deviate from the spirit of the invention, and it goes without saying that the present invention extends to such modified forms.

[0055] In the embodiment described above, the coin processing unit 10 and the safe unit 30 were exemplified as drawers that are fixed to the fixing device / spacer 60 in a way that prevents them from being pulled out during transport of the currency processing machine 2. However, the drawers can be any combination of one or more of the coin processing unit 10, the banknote processing unit 20, and the safe unit 30. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0056] 1: Currency processing system, 2: Currency processing machine, 2a: Enclosure, 2b: Rear view, 3: Terminal, 10: Coin processing section (drawer section), 11: Coin deposit slot, 12: Coin dispensing slot, 13: Base (of the coin processing section), 14: Mounting piece (of the coin processing section), 14a: Screw hole, 20: Banknote processing section, 21: Banknote deposit / dispensing slot, 22: Banknote deposit / reject slot, 23: Banknote dispensing / reject compartment, 30: Safe section (drawer section), 31: Handle, 32: (safe B1: Base part, 33: Mounting piece (for the safe part), 33a: Locking hole, 41: Display part, 42: Input part, 51: Operation display part, 60: Fixing device and spacer, 61: Base part, 61a: Through hole, 61b: Locking part, 62: Housing fixing plate, 62a, 62b: Screw holes, 63: Backing plate, 63a: Outer surface, 63b: Cushioning material, B1, B2, B3: Bolt, C1: Power cable, C2: Communication cable, S1: Gap, S2: Storage space, W: Wall

Claims

1. A currency processing machine comprising a housing and a drawer unit retractably housed within the housing, The housing is equipped with a fixing device and spacer that secures the drawer unit, which is housed in the housing, so that it cannot be pulled out from the housing. The aforementioned fixing device and spacer is The aforementioned pull-out portion has a base that extends along the pull-out direction, A housing fixing plate provided on one side of the base in the direction of extraction, A backing plate provided on the other side of the base in the pulling direction, Equipped with, During the transport of the currency processing machine, the housing fixing plate is fixed to the inner surface of the housing, the base is fixed to the drawer portion, and the drawer portion is fixed to the housing in a way that prevents it from being pulled out via the fixing device / spacer. A currency processing machine characterized in that, when the currency processing machine is installed, the housing fixing plate is fixed to the back of the housing, and the backing plate protrudes outward from the back of the housing.

2. The currency processing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the backing plate is provided with a cushioning member on the other side in the pulling direction.

3. The device comprises at least two sets of the aforementioned drawer sections and the aforementioned fixing devices / spacers, During the transport of the aforementioned currency processing machine, each drawer is fixed to the housing via the fixing device / spacer in a manner that prevents it from being pulled out. The currency processing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that when the currency processing machine is installed, two or more of the fixing devices / spacers are fixed to the back of the housing at predetermined intervals in the width direction perpendicular to the withdrawal direction.

4. The currency processing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage space partitioned by the base, the housing fixing plate, and the backing plate is capable of accommodating cables used to drive the currency processing machine.

5. The currency processing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the base portion is suspended downward in a vertical direction perpendicular to the pulling direction and is equipped with a locking portion that can be engaged with and disengaged from a locking hole provided in the pulling portion when the currency processing machine is being transported.

6. The base portion has a plurality of insertion holes formed at predetermined intervals in the width direction perpendicular to the pulling direction, The currency processing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, when transporting the currency processing machine, a bolt is inserted through the insertion hole to fasten the drawer and the base.

7. The currency processing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that the insertion hole is an elongated hole with its long axis set along the withdrawal direction.

8. A fixing device and spacer used in a currency processing machine comprising a housing and a drawer portion retractably housed within the housing, The aforementioned pull-out portion has a base that extends along the longitudinal direction corresponding to the pull-out direction in which it is pulled out, A housing fixing plate provided on one side of the base in the longitudinal direction, A backing plate provided on the other side of the base in the longitudinal direction, Equipped with, During the transport of the currency processing machine, the housing fixing plate is fixed to the inner surface of the housing, the base is fixed to the drawer portion, and the drawer portion is fixed to the housing in a way that prevents it from being pulled out via the fixing device / spacer. A fixing device and spacer characterized in that, when the coin processing machine is installed, the housing fixing plate is fixed to the back of the housing, and the backing plate protrudes outward from the back of the housing.

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