Automated trading device

Abstract

It eliminates the need for additional processing or tools, making it easy to attach the container. [Solution] The automated trading device comprises a trading section in which a user conducts transactions, a housing having a pair of partition walls covering both the left and right sides of the trading section, a container for holding items to be provided to the user, and a fixing member for fixing the container to the partition wall. The fixing member has an insertion part that is inserted into the interior of the partition wall, a clamping part that sandwiches a part of the partition wall and the peripheral wall of the container between the insertion part and the partition wall, and a support part that supports the lower end of the container. The partition wall has a front end that extends from the trading section toward the side of the user conducting transactions in the trading section, an insertion opening provided at the front end into which the insertion part is inserted, and a guide part that guides the insertion part inserted from the insertion opening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an automatic transaction device.

Background Art

[0002] In automatic transaction devices such as automated teller machines and cash dispensers, those equipped with envelopes for storing currency such as banknotes after transactions are known. In this type of automatic transaction device, a container in which an envelope or the like is stored is fixedly provided near the transaction part in the housing.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the above-described automatic transaction device, the container may be added retrospectively. In this case, in order to fix the container to the housing, for example, additional processing such as forming screw holes in the housing or tools for fixing screws are required, and there is a problem that the fixing operation of the container is complicated. By performing such a fixing operation, there is also a disadvantage that variations occur in the fixed state and mounting position of the container. Further, for example, when fixing with an adhesive tape, there are disadvantages such as the adhesive tape peeling off and the container coming off, and variations occurring in the mounting position.

[0005] The disclosed technology has been made in view of the above, and an object thereof is to provide an automatic transaction device that can easily attach a container without requiring additional processing or tools.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] One embodiment of the automated trading device disclosed in this application comprises a trading unit in which a user conducts transactions, a housing having a pair of partition walls covering both the left and right sides of the trading unit, a container for containing items to be offered to the user, and a fixing member for fixing the container to the partition walls. The fixing member has an insertion portion that is inserted into the interior of the partition wall, a clamping portion that sandwiches a part of the partition wall and the peripheral wall of the container between the insertion portion and the partition wall, and a support portion that supports the lower end of the container. The partition wall has a front end portion extending from the trading unit toward the side of the user conducting transactions in the trading unit, an insertion opening provided at the front end portion into which the insertion portion is inserted, and a guide portion that guides the insertion portion inserted from the insertion opening. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to one embodiment of the automated trading device disclosed in this application, containers can be easily attached without the need for additional processing or tools. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing an automated trading system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the partition wall to which the envelope box is attached in the automated trading device of the embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a front view showing the partition wall in the automated trading device of the embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the inside of the partition wall of the automated trading device in the embodiment. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the fixed state of the envelope box in the embodiment. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the fixing member in the embodiment. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a side view of the fixing member in the embodiment, seen from the opposite side to that shown in Figure 6. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a top view showing the fixing member in the embodiment. [Figure 9]Figure 9 is a bottom view showing the fixing member in the embodiment. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a perspective view showing the state in which the fixing member is inserted into the partition wall in the embodiment. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a perspective view showing an envelope box supported by a fixing member in an embodiment. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a perspective view showing an envelope box supported by a fixing member in an embodiment. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a side view showing the fixed state of the envelope box in the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] The following describes in detail, with reference to the drawings, an embodiment of the automated trading device disclosed in this application. However, the following embodiment does not limit the automated trading device disclosed in this application. [Examples]

[0010] <Automated trading system> Figure 1 is a perspective view showing an automated trading device of the embodiment. Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a partition wall to which an envelope box is attached in the automated trading device of the embodiment.

[0011] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the automated trading device 1 of the embodiment is an automated cash deposit and payment machine, comprising a trading unit 3 in which users conduct transactions, and a housing 5 having a pair of partition walls 6 covering both the left and right sides of the trading unit 3. In the drawings, the width direction (left-right direction) of the automated trading device 1 is indicated as the X direction, the depth direction (front-back direction) of the automated trading device 1 is indicated as the Y direction, and the height direction (up-down direction) of the automated trading device 1 is indicated as the Z direction.

[0012] The transaction section 3 is provided on the front surface of the housing 5, and includes a card inlet / outlet 8 into which and from which a cash card or the like is inserted and ejected, an input section 9 having input buttons, a deposit / withdrawal section 10 for depositing and withdrawing banknotes, a display operation panel 11 for performing various transaction operations, and a communicator (handset) 12 for communicating with a clerk.

[0013] Each partition wall 6 of the housing 5 has a front end portion 6a that extends from both sides in the left-right direction (X direction) of the transaction section 3 toward the side of a user who performs various transactions in the transaction section 3. Each partition wall 6 is formed along the Z direction from the upper end to the lower end of the transaction section 3. An extension wall 7 that extends from the front end portion 6a of the partition wall 6 toward the side of the user who performs transactions in the transaction section 3 is provided at the front end portion 6a of each partition wall 6. The extension wall 7 is a wall that blocks the view of the transaction section 3 from the surroundings to prevent peeping and is formed in an opaque plate shape. Also, the extension wall 7 is a standard component included in the automatic transaction device 1.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 1, the automatic transaction device 1 further includes, as an offering to the user, for example, an envelope box 14 that is a container for accommodating envelopes, and a fixing member 15 for fixing the envelope box 14 to the partition wall 6 of the housing 5.

[0015] The envelope box 14 is an arbitrary additional component, so-called an optional component, in the automatic transaction device 1 and is selectively attached. The envelope is used to accommodate banknotes withdrawn by the automatic transaction device 1. Note that the offering to the user is not limited to the envelope, and for example, printed matter such as an advertisement, so-called a flyer, or a booklet may be used.

[0016] <Partition wall> FIG. 3 is a front view showing the partition wall 6 in the automatic transaction device 1 of the embodiment. FIG. 3 shows the partition wall 6 from which the extension wall 7 has been removed. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the interior of the partition wall 6 of the automatic transaction device 1 of the embodiment in a perspective manner.

[0017] As shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4, each partition wall 6 of the housing 5 has a slit-shaped insertion opening 17 at its end face, extending vertically (Z-direction), into which each fixing part 7a of the extension wall 7 is inserted. The insertion opening 17 is formed at the front end 6a of the partition wall 6, between the inner wall 6b on the trading section 3 side of the partition wall 6 and the outer wall 6c on the opposite side of the inner wall 6b. Inside the partition wall 6, there is a guide part 18 that guides each fixing part 7a inserted through the insertion opening 17.

[0018] As shown in Figure 4, the extension wall 7 has multiple fixing parts 7a that are inserted into the partition wall 6 from the insertion opening 17, and each fixing part 7a is inserted into the guide part 18 from the insertion opening 17, thereby fixing it to the front end 6a of the partition wall 6. In this embodiment, the extension wall 7 has multiple fixing parts 7a, but this does not limit the number of fixing parts 7a.

[0019] Inside the partition wall 6, multiple reinforcing ribs 18a, which increase the mechanical strength of the partition wall 6, are arranged parallel to each other with spacing between them in the vertical direction (Z direction) of the front end portion 6a. Guide portions 18 of the partition wall 6 are formed between adjacent reinforcing ribs 18a. By utilizing the space between the reinforcing ribs 18a of the partition wall 6 as guide portions 18, it is possible to avoid the formation of new guide portions 18, thus avoiding an increase in manufacturing costs.

[0020] Each reinforcing rib 18a is inclined downward from the insertion opening 17 of the partition wall 6 toward the interior of the partition wall 6, and extends in a direction that is inclined downward with respect to the Y direction of the partition wall 6. Therefore, the guide portion 18 is inclined downward from the insertion opening 17 of the partition wall 6 toward the interior of the partition wall 6.

[0021] <Envelope Box> Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the fixed state of the envelope box 14 in the embodiment. As shown in Figure 5, the envelope box 14 is fixed to the partition wall 6 via a fixing member 15 by utilizing the insertion opening 17 and guide portion 18 of the partition wall 6 for attaching the extension wall 7. Therefore, no additional processing or tools are required to attach the envelope box 14 and the fixing member 15, and the envelope box 14 can be easily attached to the housing 5. The envelope box 14 is formed, for example, in a roughly rectangular cylindrical shape and has an opening 14a for taking out envelopes 20 and a bottom 14b located on the opposite side of the opening 14a.

[0022] Inside the envelope box 14, for example, rectangular envelopes 20 are stored, with multiple stacked envelopes 20 arranged along the longitudinal direction of the envelopes 20, from the opening 14a towards the bottom 14b. In addition, notches 14c are formed on the peripheral wall of the envelope box 14 on the transaction section 3 side, on both the opening 14a side and the bottom 14b side, respectively, for pulling out the envelopes 20 from inside the envelope box 14.

[0023] <Fixing components> Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the fixing member 15 in the embodiment. Figure 7 is a side view of the fixing member 15 in the embodiment, viewed from the opposite side to Figure 6. Figure 8 is a top view showing the fixing member 15 in the embodiment. Figure 9 is a bottom view showing the fixing member 15 in the embodiment.

[0024] As shown in Figure 6, the fixing member 15 has an insertion portion 15a that is inserted into the interior of the partition wall 6 from the front end 6a of the partition wall 6, similar to the extension wall 7 described above, a clamping portion 15b that sandwiches a part of the partition wall 6 and the peripheral wall of the envelope box 14 between the insertion portion 15a, and a support portion 15c that supports the lower end of the envelope box 14. In this embodiment, the part of the partition wall 6 refers to the inner wall 6b of the partition wall 6 on the transaction section 3 side (see Figure 5).

[0025] The fixing member 15 is formed of, for example, a resin material, and as shown in Figures 7, 8, and 9, a clamping portion 15b and a support portion 15c are integrally formed at one end of a plate-shaped insertion portion 15a, arranged vertically (Z-direction). The insertion portion 15a is formed to have an outer shape corresponding to the shape of the guide portion 18 between adjacent reinforcing ribs 18a. In other words, each reinforcing rib 18a of the guide portion 18 extends along the upper and lower ends in the Z-direction of the insertion portion 15a of the fixing member 15 that is inserted from the insertion opening 17, and is formed to contact the upper and lower ends of the insertion portion 15a, respectively.

[0026] The fixing member 15 prevents the inner wall 6b of the partition wall 6 from lifting towards the transaction section 3 by clamping the inner wall 6b of the partition wall 6 and the peripheral wall of the envelope box 14 together with the clamping portion 15b. The support portion 15c of the fixing member 15 has a support piece 15d that supports along the lower end surface of the envelope box 14. The support piece 15d is inclined downward in the Y direction toward the bottom 14b side of the envelope box 14. When the fixing member 15 is attached to the partition wall 6, the inner wall 6b of the partition wall 6 is sandwiched between the support portion 15c and the insertion portion 15a.

[0027] Furthermore, the partition wall 6 to which the aforementioned extension wall 7 is attached has, in other words, an insertion opening 17 into which the insertion portion 15a of the fixing member 15 is inserted, and a guide portion 18 that guides the insertion portion 15a inserted from the insertion opening 17.

[0028] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the insertion portion 15a of the fixing member 15 is provided with an engaging projection 21 as a first engaging portion that engages with the inside of the partition wall 6 when the insertion portion 15a is inserted through the insertion opening 17 of the partition wall 6. The engaging projection 21 is formed on the upper and lower parts of one end of the insertion portion 15a that is located on the side of the insertion opening 17.

[0029] On the other hand, inside the partition wall 6, there is an engaging recess 22 as a second engaging portion that engages with the engaging projection 21. The engaging recess 22 is formed, for example, on the internal structural components of the partition wall 6, the fixing portion 7a of the extension wall 7, or the inner surface of the outer wall 6c of the partition wall 6. When the insertion portion 15a of the fixing member 15 is inserted into the interior of the partition wall 6 from the insertion opening 17, and the peripheral wall of the envelope box 14 and the inner wall 6b, which is part of the partition wall 6, are sandwiched between the clamping portion 15b and the insertion portion 15a, the engaging projection 21 engages with the engaging recess 22, thereby increasing the stability of the fixing state of the fixing member 15.

[0030] In this embodiment, the engaging projection 21 is provided on the fixing member 15 and the engaging recess 22 is provided on the partition wall 6. However, for example, the engaging recess 22 may be provided on the fixing member 15 and the engaging projection 21 may be provided on the partition wall 6.

[0031] <Envelope box secured> Figure 10 is a perspective view showing the state in which the fixing member 15 is inserted into the partition wall 6 in the embodiment. Figures 11 and 12 are perspective views showing the envelope box 14 supported by the fixing member 15 in the embodiment. Figure 13 is a perspective view showing the fixed state of the envelope box 14 in the embodiment.

[0032] As shown in Figures 10 and 11, the insertion portion 15a of the fixing member 15 is inserted into the insertion opening 17 into which the fixing portion 7a of the extension wall 7 is inserted. In other words, the fixing portion 7a of the extension wall 7 and the insertion portion 15a of the fixing member 15 are attached together to the partition wall 6. To put it another way, the extension wall 7 is inserted into the guide portion 18 from the insertion opening 17 with the fixing portion 7a and the insertion portion 15a of the fixing member 15 overlapping. Therefore, the insertion opening 17 and the guide portion 18 are formed to accommodate both the insertion portion 15a of the fixing member 15 and the fixing portion 7a of the extension wall 7. By sharing the insertion opening 17 into which the extension wall 7 is inserted, even if the optional envelope box 14 is not provided, the standard extension wall 7 is attached to the insertion opening 17, eliminating the need to conceal the insertion opening 17 with embedded parts or the like.

[0033] Furthermore, the automated trading device 1 is not limited to a structure that includes an extension wall 7. Although not shown in the figures, the envelope box 14 may be attached to the partition wall 6 by a fixing member 15 without attaching the extension wall 7.

[0034] When the envelope box 14 is attached by the fixing member 15, the lower end of the envelope box 14 is supported by the support portion 15c of the fixing member 15, and the insertion portion 15a of the fixing member 15, which is inserted through the insertion opening 17 of the partition wall 6, is guided by the guide portion 18, thereby stabilizing the fixed state and mounting position of the envelope box 14.

[0035] As shown in Figures 11, 12, and 13, when the envelope box 14 is supported by the support portion 15c of the fixing member 15, the support piece 15d of the support portion 15c slopes downward from the opening 14a side of the envelope box 14 toward the bottom 14b side. As a result, the lower end surface of the envelope box 14 supported along the support piece 15d is inclined with respect to the horizontal direction (Y direction). Therefore, the envelope box 14 is fixed in a position where the opening 14a of the envelope 20 is located at the front end 6a of the partition wall 6, and is inclined downward from the opening 14a toward the bottom 14b. As a result, the envelope box 14 is fixed in a position where the opening 14a is facing diagonally upward, so that the envelope 20 can be easily removed from inside the envelope box 14.

[0036] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, the housing 5 is provided with front walls 5a on both sides of the trading section 3, that is, on the partition wall 6 side, i.e., on both sides in the left-right direction (X direction) of the trading section 3, facing the users conducting transactions in the trading section 3. The envelope box 14 is fixed by a fixing member 15 such that the bottom 14b of the envelope box 14 is in contact with a part of the front wall 5a. As a result, the front wall 5a of the housing 5 functions as a retainer for the envelope box 14 attached to the partition wall 6, preventing the envelope box 14 from falling off the fixing member 15 from the bottom 14b side. In addition, since the envelope box 14 is positioned by a part of the front wall 5a of the housing 5, variations in the mounting position of the envelope box 14 can be suppressed.

[0037] Furthermore, as described above, the guide portion 18 of the partition wall 6 is inclined downward from the insertion opening 17 of the partition wall 6 towards the interior of the partition wall 6. Therefore, when the insertion portion 15a of the fixing member 15 is inserted from the insertion opening 17 along the reinforcing rib 18a of the guide portion 18, the load of the envelope box 14 and the fixing member 15 acts diagonally downward, preventing the insertion portion 15a from coming out of the insertion opening 17.

[0038] <Effects of the Example> The automated trading device 1 of this embodiment includes an envelope box 14 in which envelopes 20 are contained, and a fixing member 15 for fixing the envelope box 14 to a partition wall 6 of the housing 5. The fixing member 15 has an insertion portion 15a that is inserted into the interior of the partition wall 6, a clamping portion 15b that sandwiches a part of the partition wall 6 and the peripheral wall of the envelope box 14 between the insertion portion 15a, and a support portion 15c that supports the lower end of the envelope box 14. The partition wall 6 has a front end portion 6a extending from the trading section 3 toward the side of the user conducting transactions in the trading section 3, an insertion opening 17 provided in the front end portion 6a into which the insertion portion 15a is inserted, and a guide portion 18 that guides the insertion portion 15a inserted from the insertion opening 17. The lower end of the envelope box 14 is supported by the support portion 15c of the fixing member 15, and the insertion portion 15a of the fixing member 15 inserted from the insertion opening 17 of the partition wall 6 is guided by the guide portion 18, thereby stabilizing the fixed state and mounting position of the envelope box 14. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to prevent variations in the fixed state and mounting position of the envelope box 14 compared to the case in which additional processing such as forming screw holes in the partition wall 6 of the housing 5 is performed to attach the envelope box 14. Accordingly, according to this embodiment, the envelope box 14 can be easily attached to the housing 5 without the need for additional processing or the use of tools when attaching the envelope box 14.

[0039] Furthermore, in the automated trading device 1 of the embodiment, multiple reinforcing ribs 18a are provided at intervals inside the partition wall 6 to increase the mechanical strength of the partition wall 6, and guide portions 18 are formed between adjacent reinforcing ribs 18a. By utilizing the space between the reinforcing ribs 18a of the partition wall 6 as the guide portion 18, it is possible to avoid the formation of new guide portions 18, thus avoiding an increase in manufacturing costs.

[0040] Furthermore, the automated trading device 1 of the embodiment is equipped with an extension wall 7 that extends from the partition wall 6 toward the side of the user conducting transactions in the trading unit 3. The extension wall 7 has a fixing portion 7a that is inserted into the partition wall 6 through an insertion opening 17, and the fixing portion 7a and the insertion portion 15a of the fixing member 15 overlap and are inserted into the guide portion 18 through the insertion opening 17. By sharing the insertion opening 17 into which the extension wall 7 is inserted between the extension wall 7 and the fixing member 15 in this way, even if the optional envelope box 14 is not provided, the standard component extension wall 7 is attached to the insertion opening 17, eliminating the need to conceal the insertion opening 17.

[0041] For example, in a structure in which screw holes are pre-formed in the housing 5 to avoid additional processing for attaching the envelope box 14, it is desirable to attach embedded parts (not shown) to conceal the screw holes when the automated trading device 1 does not have the optional envelope box 14, but this has the disadvantage of impairing the appearance of the housing 5. According to the embodiment, the insertion opening 17 is shared between the extension wall 7 and the fixing member 15, so that the appearance of the housing 5 is not impaired by embedded parts when the envelope box 14 is not provided.

[0042] Furthermore, in the automated trading device 1 of the embodiment, the envelope box 14 has an opening 14a for taking out envelopes 20 located at the front end 6a of the partition wall 6, and is fixed in a position inclined downward from the opening 14a toward the bottom 14b of the envelope box 14 on the opposite side of the opening 14a. As a result, the envelope box 14 is fixed in a position where the opening 14a faces diagonally upward, so that envelopes 20 can be easily taken out of the envelope box 14.

[0043] Furthermore, in the automated trading device 1 of the embodiment, the insertion portion 15a of the fixing member 15 is provided with an engaging projection 21 that engages with the inside of the partition wall 6 when the insertion portion 15a is inserted from the insertion opening 17, and an engaging recess 22 that engages with the engaging projection 21 is provided inside the partition wall 6. As a result, when the insertion portion 15a is inserted from the insertion opening 17, the engaging projection 21 engages with the engaging recess 22, thereby increasing the stability of the fixing state of the fixing member 15.

[0044] Furthermore, in the automated trading device 1 of the embodiment, the guide portion 18 of the partition wall 6 is inclined to slope downward from the insertion opening 17 of the partition wall 6 towards the interior of the partition wall 6. As a result, when the insertion portion 15a of the fixing member 15 is inserted from the insertion opening 17 along the reinforcing rib 18a of the guide portion 18, the load on the envelope box 14 and the fixing member 15 acts diagonally downward, preventing the insertion portion 15a from coming out of the insertion opening 17.

[0045] Furthermore, the housing 5 of the automated trading device 1 in the embodiment is provided with a front wall 5a on the partition wall 6 side of the trading unit 3, facing the user conducting transactions in the trading unit 3. The envelope box 14 is fixed by a fixing member 15 so that its bottom 14b is in contact with the front wall 5a. As a result, the front wall 5a of the housing 5 functions as a retainer for the envelope box 14 attached to the partition wall 6, preventing the envelope box 14 from falling off the fixing member 15 from the bottom 14b side. In addition, since the envelope box 14 is positioned by a part of the front wall 5a of the housing 5, variations in the mounting position of the envelope box 14 can be suppressed. [Explanation of symbols]

[0046] 1. Automated trading device 3. Trading Department 5 cabinets 5a Front wall 6 Partition walls 6a Front end 7 Extension wall 7a Fixed part 14. Envelope box (container) 14a Dispensing opening 14b bottom 15 Fixing member 15a Insertion part 15b Clamping part 15c Support part 17 sockets 18 Guide Section 18a Reinforcement ribs 20 envelopes 21 Engagement protrusion (first engagement part) 22 Engaging recess (second engaging portion)

Claims

1. The trading department where users conduct transactions, A housing having a pair of partition walls covering both the left and right sides of the trading section, A container in which the items provided to the user are placed, The container comprises a fixing member for fixing it to the partition wall, The fixing member has an insertion portion that is inserted into the interior of the partition wall, a clamping portion that sandwiches a part of the partition wall and the peripheral wall of the container between the insertion portion, and a support portion that supports the lower end of the container. The partition wall has a front end portion extending from the trading section toward the side of the user conducting transactions in the trading section, an insertion opening provided at the front end portion into which the insertion portion is inserted, and a guide portion that guides the insertion portion inserted through the insertion opening. Automated trading device.

2. Inside the partition wall, multiple reinforcing ribs are provided at intervals to increase the mechanical strength of the partition wall. The guide portion is formed between adjacent reinforcing ribs. The automated trading device according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned trading area further includes an extension wall extending from the partition wall toward the side of the user conducting the transaction, The extension wall has a fixing portion that is inserted into the partition wall through the insertion opening, and the fixing portion and the insertion portion of the fixing member overlap and are inserted into the guide portion through the insertion opening. The automated trading device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The container is fixed in a position where the dispensing opening for taking out the contents is located at the front end of the partition wall, and the dispensing opening is inclined downwards toward the bottom of the container on the opposite side of the dispensing opening. The automated trading device according to claim 1.

5. The insertion portion is provided with a first engaging portion that engages with the inside of the partition wall when the insertion portion is inserted through the insertion opening. A second engaging portion is provided inside the partition wall, which engages with the first engaging portion. The automated trading device according to claim 1.

6. The guide portion is inclined to slope downward from the insertion opening of the partition wall toward the interior of the partition wall. The automated trading device according to claim 4.

7. The enclosure is provided with a front wall on the partition wall side of the trading section, facing the user conducting transactions in the trading section. The container is fixed by the fixing member such that its bottom is in contact with the front wall. The automated trading device according to claim 4.

8. The aforementioned offering is an envelope for holding banknotes. The automated trading device according to claim 1.

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