Foot Guards and Devices

Abstract

To provide a foot guard, an intrusion prevention structure and a device, capable of preventing a gap between itself and a floor from being generated.SOLUTION: A foot guard 4 that prevents intrusion of an object to a space formed between a bottom surface and a floor surface of a device, includes a front surface guard 42 that has a front surface and a pair of side surfaces and closes an area below the front surface of the device, and a pair of side surface guards 43 that close respective areas below the side surfaces of the device. One or both of the pair of side surface guards 43 have a function capable of adjusting the closing range in a depth direction of the device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention is a foot game. Doo and the equipment. [Background technology]

[0002] In financial institutions, distribution institutions, and the like, automated transaction devices such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and ticket vending machines are installed. Devices such as automated transaction devices are generally provided with legs so that they can stand on their own, and are provided with a member (also called a "foot guard") that covers the space between the bottom of the device and the floor (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Devices such as automated transaction devices may also be fitted with an exterior called a booth. A booth provides various functions (for example, a decorative function, a security function, an advertising function, and the like) according to the location where it is installed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-046127 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Protrusions may be formed on the floor inside the booth due to poor construction, etc., and this can cause a problem in that the foot guard cannot be installed correctly. In other words, the protrusions prevent the foot guard from adhering to the floor, and a gap is created between the foot guard and the floor. This problem is not limited to protrusions caused by poor construction, etc., but can also be caused by cables connected to the device, for example. If there is a gap between the foot guard and the floor, if an item (such as a coin or card) dropped by a user gets under the device through this gap, it becomes difficult to retrieve it. As a result, the user who dropped the item may feel dissatisfied, and if the user is unable to resolve the issue themselves, the device manager will have to deal with it, which is very time-consuming.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and provides a foot guard that can suppress the occurrence of a gap between the foot guard and the floor. Doo The present invention provides a method and apparatus for detecting a magnetic field. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, a foot guard according to one aspect of the present invention is a foot guard that prevents an object from entering a space formed between a bottom surface of an apparatus and a floor surface, and the apparatus includes a front surface and The device is covered in a depth direction from a predetermined position on the rear side of the front end of the device by a wall portion of the exterior of the device. The device has a pair of side surfaces, and includes a front guard portion that closes a lower area of ​​the front surface of the device, and a pair of side guard portions that close the lower areas of the respective side surfaces of the device, and one or both of the pair of side guard portions close the area in the depth direction of the device. and the non-occluded range It has the function to adjust The unobstructed area is included in the portion of the side surface that is covered by the wall portion. It is characterized by:

[0008] In addition, the device according to one aspect of the present invention is provided with the above-mentioned foot guard. An exterior having a wall portion covering the side surface in the depth direction from a predetermined position on the rear side of the front end of the device and the attached foot guard is attached. It is a device. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent gaps from occurring between the floor and the wall. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1A] 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of a device with accessories attached according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 1B] 1 is a side view of a device with accessories attached according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a foot guard according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of FIG. [Figure 4] 1A and 1B are diagrams for explaining the closure range adjustment function of the foot guard in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention, where (a) shows the state in which the first side guard part and the second side guard part are attached, and (b) shows the state in which only the first side guard part is attached. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a usage mode of the foot guard according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a foot guard according to a modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a foot guard according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 11A and 11B are diagrams for explaining the closure range adjustment function of the foot guard according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) shows the side guard part detached at the third detachment part, (b) shows the side guard part detached at the second detachment part, and (c) shows the side guard part detached at the first detachment part. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a usage mode of the foot guard according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 13A and 13B are diagrams for explaining a foot guard according to a modified example. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a foot guard as a comparative example. [Figure 12] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a usage mode of a foot guard as a comparative example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Each figure is merely a schematic illustration to the extent that the present invention can be fully understood. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to only the illustrated examples. In addition, in the drawings to which reference is made, the dimensions of the members constituting the present invention may be exaggerated in order to clarify the explanation. In addition, in each figure, the same reference numerals are given to common or similar components, and their repeated explanations are omitted.

[0012] [First embodiment] <Description of the device and accessories according to the first embodiment> 1A and 1B, the configuration of the device 2 according to the first embodiment and the accessories such as the booth 3 and the foot guard 4 will be described. In the following, in order to distinguish between the device itself and a device with accessories attached, the latter may be referred to as a "device with accessories attached." Fig. 1A is an external perspective view of the device 1 with accessories attached, and Fig. 1B is a side view of the device with accessories attached. In the explanation of the device 1 with accessories attached, "up and down", "front and back", and "left and right" follow the arrows in Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B. The directions are defined for the convenience of explanation, and do not limit the present invention (the same applies to other embodiments).

[0013] As shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, the accessory-equipped device 1 mainly includes a device 2, a booth 3, and a foot guard 4. In this embodiment, an automated teller machine (ATM) is assumed as the device 2. Note that an automated teller machine is an example of the "device" in the claims, and the "device" in the claims is not limited to an automated teller machine. The device to which the present invention is applied may be a device other than an automated teller machine (e.g., a kiosk terminal or a cash processing device). The accessory-equipped device 1 is installed, for example, in a branch of a financial institution, a convenience store, a supermarket, a train station, etc.

[0014] (Device Configuration) The device 2 shown in FIG. 1A includes a box-shaped housing 21 with an open front, a front door 22 installed at the lower front part of the housing 21, and an operation panel 23 installed at the upper front part of the housing 21 and operated by a customer. As shown in FIG. 1B, the device 2 stores a control unit 24, a power supply unit 25, and various units (e.g., a bill unit, a coin unit, a document unit, a passbook unit, a card unit, etc.) not shown in the figure in the housing 21. The power supply unit 25 is disposed on the lower rear side of the device 2, and is connected to a commercial power source provided on the floor or the like. For this reason, a plurality of cables are provided, particularly around the power supply unit 25, and as a result, a plurality of cables are present between the device 2 and the floor in the booth 3.

[0015] As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the housing 21 has a flat ceiling surface 21a, right side 21b, left The housing 21 has a side surface 21c, a back surface 21d, and a bottom surface 21e. The housing 21 is made of, for example, metal. Note that the shape of the device 2 including the housing 21 shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B is merely an example, and the shape and configuration of the device 2 are not limited to those shown in the drawings. For example, the ceiling surface 21a, right side 21b, left The side surface 21c, the back surface 21d, and the bottom surface 21e may have unevenness or curved surfaces. A total of four legs 26 (see FIG. 1B) are provided near each corner of the bottom surface 21e of the housing 21 (only the right rear leg 26 is shown in FIG. 1B). The device 2 is independently installed on the floor surface by the legs 26, and a space (sometimes called the "space under the device") is formed between the bottom surface 21e and the floor surface.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1A, the front door 22 is a member that covers the lower front surface of the housing 21. The front door 22 constitutes the front surface of the device 2. If the device 2 does not have the front door 22, the housing 21 may constitute the front surface of the device 2. A rotation mechanism is provided at the left end of the front door 22, and the front door 22 is rotatable about a rotation axis in the vertical direction. The banknote unit and coin unit (not shown) can be attached and detached by pushing them backwards / pulling them forwards while the front door 22 is open.

[0017] 1A, operation panel 23 is a member that covers the upper front surface of housing 21. Operation panel 23 is provided with document slot 23a, passbook slot 23b, card slot 23c, coin slot 23d, bill slot 23e, and operation unit 23f. A rotation mechanism is provided at the upper end of the operation panel 23, and the operation panel 23 can rotate about a rotation axis in the left-right direction. With the operation panel 23 open, a worker inspects and repairs the various units stored inside.

[0018] The document input / output port 23a is an opening for inserting and discharging documents. The passbook input / output port 23b is an opening for inserting and discharging passbooks. The card input / output port 23c is an opening for inserting and discharging card media such as cash cards and transfer cards. The coin input / output port 23d is an opening for inserting and discharging coins and is provided with a shutter. The paper money input / output port 23e is an opening for inserting and discharging paper money and is provided with a shutter. The operation unit 23f is a component that displays various screens and accepts input of various instructions, information, etc., and is, for example, a liquid crystal display with a touch panel.

[0019] (Booth configuration) The booth 3 shown in FIG. 1A provides various functions (for example, a decoration function, a crime prevention function, an advertising function, etc.) according to the place where it is installed. The booth 3 is attached to the device 2, and right side 21b, left It is configured to cover the entire back surface 21d and the part of the side surface 21c other than the front side. In other words, the booth 3 is capable of storing the device 2 with the front surface of the device 2 exposed. A gap may be formed between the device 2 and the booth 3, and in that case, it is preferable to provide a cushioning material or the like in the gap to prevent foreign matter from entering between the device 2 and the booth 3. Note that the shape and configuration of the booth 3 shown in Figures 1A and 1B are merely examples.

[0020] The booth 3 shown in FIG. 1A mainly includes a ceiling portion 31a and rightA side wall portion 31b, left It has a side wall portion 31c and a rear wall portion 31d. When describing the booth 3, the side facing the device 2 is referred to as the "inside" and the back side of the inside is referred to as the "outside". Inside the booth 3, a space is formed in which the device 2 is arranged.

[0021] The ceiling portion 31a is a member that covers the ceiling surface 21a of the device 2. right The side wall portion 31b of the device 2 right A member that covers the side surface 21b, left The side wall portion 31c of the device 2 left The rear wall portion 31d is a member that covers the side surface 21c of the device 2. In other words, the ceiling portion 31a corresponds to the ceiling surface 21a, right The side wall portion 31b right Corresponding to side surface 21b, left The side wall portion 31c left The side wall portion 31c corresponds to the side surface 21c, and the rear wall portion 31d corresponds to the rear surface 21d. right side wall portion 31b, left The lower ends of the side wall portion 31c and the rear wall portion 31d contact (reaches) the floor surface, and no gap is formed between the booth 3 and the floor surface.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 1B, a length P1 in the front-rear direction (depth direction) of the ceiling portion 31a of the booth 3 is shorter than a length Q1 in the front-rear direction (depth direction) of the ceiling surface 21a of the device 2. right Side 21b and left The upper front part of the side surface 21c is exposed. The length P1 of the ceiling portion 31a in the front-rear direction (depth direction) is set so as not to interfere with, for example, the rotational movement of the operation panel 23 or the maintenance work of the device 2 by an operator. Also, right Side wall portion 31b and left The length P2 of the lower part of the side wall portion 31c in the front-rear direction (depth direction) is right Side 21b and left It is shorter than the length Q2 in the front-rear direction (depth direction) of the lower part of the side surface 21c, right Side wall portion 31b and left The lower front portion of the side wall portion 31c is exposed. right Side 21b and left The length P2 of the side surface 21c in the front-rear direction (depth direction) is set so as not to interfere with, for example, the rotational movement of the front door 22 and the maintenance work on the device 2 by an operator.

[0023] (Configuration of the foot guard according to the first embodiment) 1A is a member that covers the space below the device formed between the bottom surface 21e of the device 2 and the floor surface, and serves to prevent objects from entering the space below the device. Objects that enter the space below the device are, for example, objects dropped by users of the device 2, and examples of such objects include cash such as bills and coins, cards such as cash cards and transfer cards, and transaction details slips (receipts).

[0024] As shown in FIG. 1A, the foot guard 4 is attached to the lower part of the device 2. By attaching the foot guard 4 to the device 2, the area below the front door 22 and the area below the housing 21 are protected. right Side 21b and left The foot guard 4 is configured to close the lower area of ​​the side surface 21c. right Side 21b and left It is not necessary to close off the entire lower area of ​​the side surface 21c, but at least the area exposed from the booth 3 (see FIG. 1B) is to be closed off. The configuration of the foot guard 4 will be described in detail below.

[0025] The configuration of the foot guard 4 will be described with reference to Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the foot guard 4. Figure 3 is an enlarged view of Figure 2, showing the screws 48 in section. The foot guard 4 mainly includes a base portion 41, a front guard portion 42, and a pair of side guard portions 43 (a right side guard portion 43R and a left side guard portion 43L). The right side guard portion 43R and the left side guard portion 43L are symmetrical and have the same basic configuration. Therefore, the right side guard portion 43R and the left side guard portion 43L may be described without making any particular distinction therebetween.

[0026] The base portion 41 is a member that serves as the foundation of the foot guard 4. The base portion 41 has a shape that is long in the left-right direction, and is formed with holes 41a (see FIG. 3) used to fix the front guard portion 42 and the side guard portion 43 to the base portion 41, and holes 41b used to fix the foot guard 4 to the device 2. Note that FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the right end portion of the base portion 41 (the connecting portion between the front guard portion 42 and the right side guard portion 43R).

[0027] The front guard part 42 is a member that blocks the area below the front of the device 2 (the front door 22 in this embodiment). That is, the front guard part 42 plays a role in preventing objects from entering the space below the device 2 from the front. The front guard part 42 has a plate shape that is long in the left-right direction. The shape and dimensions of the front guard part 42 may be any shape and size that can block the area below the front of the device 2, and for example, the width (length in the left-right direction) of the front guard part 42 matches the width of the device 2. The front guard part 42 has a long hole 42a that is long in the vertical direction and is used to fix the front guard part 42 to the base part 41. Here, a total of three long holes 42a are formed near both left and right ends and in the center, but the position and number of the long holes 42a are not particularly limited. The long hole 42a communicates with the hole 41a of the base part 41, and the position of the front guard part 42 in the vertical direction is adjustable. The position of the front guard part 42 is adjusted so that no gap occurs between the lower end of the front guard part 42 and the floor. By fastening the screws 48, the front guard part 42 is fixed to the base part 41, and the position of the front guard part 42 relative to the base part 41 is determined.

[0028] The side guard portion 43 is provided on each side ( right side 21b, left The side guard portion 43 is a member that closes the lower area of ​​the side surface 21c). In other words, the side guard portion 43 plays a role in preventing objects from entering the space below the device 2 from the left and right directions. The shape and dimensions of the side guard portion 43 may be any shape and dimensions that can close the lower area of ​​the side surface of the device 2. The side guard portion 43 is in the form of a plate that is long in the front-rear direction.

[0029] The side guard part 43 according to the first embodiment is made up of a plurality of pieces, and therefore the range of blocking can be adjusted in the front-rear direction (depth direction) of the device 2. In other words, some pieces can be removed and attached to the device 2. In FIG. 2, the side guard part 43 is made up of two pieces, a first side guard part 43a and a second side guard part 43b, and the range of blocking can be adjusted in two stages in the front-rear direction (depth direction) of the device 2. The length L1 (see FIG. 4) of the first side guard part 43a in the front-rear direction (depth direction) is shorter than the length Q2 (see FIG. 1B) of the device 2 in the front-rear direction (depth direction). The side guard part 43 made up of a plurality of pieces is an example of the "blocking range adjustment function".

[0030] For example, both the first side guard part 43a and the second side guard part 43b can be attached to the device 2 (as shown in FIG. 4(a)), or only the first side guard part 43a can be attached to the device 2 (as shown in FIG. 4(b)). The first side guard part 43a is disposed continuously from the front guard part 42, and the second side guard part 43b is disposed behind the first side guard part 43a. The first side guard part 43a and the second side guard part 43b are preferably disposed in contact with each other, and it is preferable that the shape of the rear end part of the first side guard part 43a and the shape of the front end part of the second side guard part 43b correspond to each other. The rear end part of the first side guard part 43a and the front end part of the second side guard part 43b may be formed at an angle. If the length of the first side guard part 43a in the front-rear direction (depth direction) is L1 and the length of the second side guard part 43b in the front-rear direction (depth direction) is L2, in the former (state shown in FIG. 4(a)), the range that blocks the lower region of the side has length L (=L1+L2), while in the latter (state shown in FIG. 4(b)), the range that blocks the lower region of the side has length L1. Note that FIGS. 1A and 1B show the state in which only the first side guard part 43a is attached.

[0031] Mounting parts 44 made of magnets are attached near the upper ends of the first side guard part 43a and the second side guard part 43b, and the first side guard part 43a and the second side guard part 43b can be attached separately to the device 2. The method of attaching the first side guard part 43a and the second side guard part 43b to the device 2 is not limited to the means using magnets shown here. The first side guard part 43a and the second side guard part 43b may be connectable by a connecting means not shown.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 3, the first side guard part 43a has a bent part 43aa. The bent part 43aa is formed at the front end part of the first side guard part 43a so as to overlap the front guard part 42. The bent part 43aa is used to fix the first side guard part 43a to the base part 41, and has a long hole 43ab long in the vertical direction formed therein. The long hole 43ab communicates with the hole 41a of the base part 41, and the position of the first side guard part 43a in the vertical direction can be adjusted. The position of the first side guard part 43a is adjusted so that no gap is generated between the lower end part of the first side guard part 43a and the floor. By fastening the screw 48, the first side guard part 43a is fixed to the base part 41, and the position of the first side guard part 43a relative to the base part 41 is determined. The long hole 43ab communicates with the long hole 42a of the front guard part 42, and the front guard part 42 and the first side guard part 43a are connected by fastening the screw 48. The first side guard part 43a may be fixed to the device 2 only by the attachment part 44 without using the screw 48.

[0033] <Use of the foot guard according to the first embodiment> The use of the foot guard 4 will be described with reference to FIG. 5. In FIG. rightA part of the side wall portion 31b is cut away to show the configuration inside the booth 3 (the same applies to other related drawings). As shown in FIG. 5, by using the foot guard 4 according to the first embodiment, the foot guard 4 can be attached in a state where a piece (here, the second side guard portion 43b) located inside the booth 3 is removed. As a result, an uninstalled area J1 where the side guard portion 43 is not installed is formed in the area where the piece inside the booth 3 is removed. Therefore, even if a protrusion 9 is formed on the floor inside the booth 3 due to poor construction or the like, it is possible to avoid interference between the foot guard 4 and the protrusion 9. As a result, the lower end of the side guard portion 43 can be brought into close contact with the floor so that no gap is generated.

[0034] In addition, since the area where the removed piece is installed is covered by the booth 3, even if the foot guard 4 is not installed, objects will not enter the space under the device from that area. right side wall portion 31b, left The side wall portion 31c) of the device 2 right side 21b, left The structure in which the foot guard and the booth are associated with each other to prevent the intrusion of objects will be referred to as the "intrusion prevention structure K," and the structure in which the foot guard 4 and the booth 3 in the first embodiment are associated with each other will be referred to as the "intrusion prevention structure K1."

[0035] As described above, according to the foot guard 4 of the first embodiment, the side guard portion 43 is composed of a plurality of pieces, so that the range of blocking can be adjusted in the front-rear direction (depth direction) of the device 2. Therefore, the foot guard 4 can be attached with the piece located inside the booth 3 removed, so that it is possible to prevent the foot guard 4 from interfering with the protrusions 9 formed on the floor inside the booth 3. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a gap between the foot guard 4 and the floor.

[0036] [Modification of the first embodiment] A modified example of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 6. The side guard portion 143 of the foot guard 104 shown in FIG. 6 is provided with a slide structure, so that the range of blocking can be adjusted in the front-rear direction (depth direction) of the device 2. That is, by sliding some pieces in the front-rear direction (depth direction) of the device 2, some pieces can be attached to the device 2 in a state where they are overlapped with other pieces. In FIG. 6, the side guard portion 143 is composed of two pieces, a first side guard portion 143a and a second side guard portion 143b, and the first side guard portion 143a and the second side guard portion 143b are provided with a slide structure 145. The slide structure 145 is, for example, a combination of a groove and a protruding portion of a protrusion that fits into the groove. According to the foot guard 104, the range of blocking can be adjusted in the front-rear direction (depth direction) of the device 2. As a result, an uninstalled area J2 where the side guard portion 143 is not installed is formed in the range where the pieces in the booth 3 are slid. The slide structure 145 of the side guard portion 143 is an example of a “closure range adjustment function.” In addition, the structure in which the foot guard 104 and the booth 3 are associated with each other to prevent the intrusion of objects is referred to as an “intrusion prevention structure K2.”

[0037] [Second embodiment] In the first embodiment, the side guard portion 43 is composed of multiple pieces, and some of the pieces are removed and installed to form an uninstalled area J1 where the side guard portion 43 is not installed within the booth 3. In the second embodiment, the side guard portion 243 (see FIG. 7) is processed for separation, and a part of the side guard portion 243 is cut off and installed to form the uninstalled area J.

[0038] (Configuration of the foot guard according to the second embodiment) The configuration of the foot guard 204 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 7 and 8. Figure 7 is a perspective view of the foot guard 204. Figure 8 is a diagram for explaining the closure range adjustment function of the foot guard 204, in which (a) shows the side guard part 243 in a state where it is separated at the third separation part, (b) shows the side guard part 243 in a state where it is separated at the second separation part, and (c) shows the side guard part 243 in a state where it is separated at the first separation part.

[0039] The foot guard 204 mainly includes a base portion 241, a front guard portion 242, and a pair of side guard portions 243 (a right side guard portion 243R and a left side guard portion 243L). 243R and the left side guard 243L The second embodiment is symmetrical to the first embodiment and has the same basic configuration. The configurations of the base portion 241 and the front guard portion 242 are the same as those of the first embodiment, so detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

[0040] The side guard portion 243 according to the second embodiment is processed for separation, and by separating and installing a part of the side guard portion 243, the range of blocking in the front-rear direction (depth direction) of the device 2 can be adjusted. In other words, a part of the side guard portion 243 can be separated and attached to the device 2. In FIG. 7, the side guard portion 243 is formed with a first separation portion 243a, a second separation portion 243b, and a third separation portion 243c. Each separation portion may be, for example, a cut or hole for separation, and in this embodiment, a perforation is assumed. The first separation portion 243a, the second separation portion 243b, and the third separation portion 243c are provided at equal intervals in the front-rear direction (depth direction) of the device 2, for example. By separating at any of the first cut-off portion 243a, the second cut-off portion 243b, and the third cut-off portion 243c, the range of blocking can be adjusted in four stages in the front-rear direction (depth direction) of the device 2. The processing for separation applied to the side guard portion 243 (the first cut-off portion 243a, the second cut-off portion 243b, and the third cut-off portion 243c) is an example of the "blocking range adjustment function."

[0041] For example, assume that the length of the side guard portion 243 in the front-rear direction (depth direction) is M, and the lengths from the front end to the first cut-off portion 243a, the second cut-off portion 243b, and the third cut-off portion 243c are M1, M2, and M3, respectively. In the state where it is cut off at the first cut-off portion 243a (the state shown in FIG. 8(c)), the range that blocks the lower region of the side surface is length M1, in the state where it is cut off at the second cut-off portion 243b (the state shown in FIG. 8(b)), the range that blocks the lower region of the side surface is length M2, and in the state where it is cut off at the third cut-off portion 243c (the state shown in FIG. 8(a)), the range that blocks the lower region of the side surface is length M3.

[0042] <Use of the foot guard according to the second embodiment> With reference to FIG. 9, the use of the foot guard 204 will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, by using the foot guard 204 according to the second embodiment, the foot guard 204 can be attached in a state where the portion located inside the booth 3 (here, the second separation portion 243b and after) is separated. As a result, an uninstalled area J3 where the side guard portion 243 is not installed is formed in the separated range inside the booth 3. Therefore, even if a protrusion 9 is formed on the floor inside the booth 3 due to poor construction or the like, it is possible to avoid interference between the foot guard 204 and the protrusion 9. As a result, the lower end of the side guard portion 243 can be closely attached to the floor so that no gap is generated. The structure in which the foot guard 204 and the booth 3 in the second embodiment are associated with each other to prevent the intrusion of objects is referred to as an "intrusion prevention structure K3."

[0043] The foot guard 204 according to the second embodiment described above can also achieve substantially the same effects as the first embodiment.

[0044] [Variations] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these, and can be practiced within the scope of the claims. Modifications of the embodiments are, for example, as shown below.

[0045] In the first embodiment, a part of the pieces of the side guard portion 43 of the foot guard 4 is removed and installed to form an uninstalled area J1 in the booth 3 where the side guard portion 43 is not installed. However, the same effect can be obtained by forming the side guard portion 43 from a soft material and having a worker make a cut on-site at a position corresponding to a protrusion 9 formed on the floor of the booth 3 due to poor construction or the like (see FIG. 10). The side guard portion 343 of the foot guard 304 shown in FIG. 10 is made of a soft material, and the cut 343a can be easily formed. The soft material is, for example, a vinyl material, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, silicone rubber, etc. The structure in which the foot guard 304 and the booth 3 are associated to prevent the intrusion of objects is referred to as an "intrusion prevention structure K4."

[0046] Also, some of the components described in each embodiment may be combined / omitted. Also, all or part of the configurations and / or functions of each of the above-mentioned embodiments and each modified example may be combined. Also, at least some of the configurations and / or functions of each of the embodiments and each modified example may be omitted. Or, at least some of the configurations and / or functions of each of the embodiments and each modified example may be replaced with the configurations and / or functions of another embodiment and another modified example. Or, at least some of the configurations and / or functions of each of the embodiments and each modified example may be added as a new configuration and / or function to at least one of the other embodiments and other modified examples.

[0047] [Comparative Example] As a comparative example for explaining the effects of the present invention, a foot guard 904 in which no non-installation area J can be formed within the booth 3 is shown in Fig. 11. The foot guard 904 as the comparative example mainly comprises a base portion 941, a front guard portion 942, and a pair of side guard portions 943 (a right side guard portion 943R and a left side guard portion 943L). The side guard portions 943 are made of a single plate, and the length N of the side guard portions 943 in the front-to-rear direction (depth direction) is equal to the length Q2 of the device 2 in the front-to-rear direction (depth direction). With this foot guard 904, an uninstalled area J where the side guard portion 943 is not installed is not formed within the booth 3 (see FIG. 12). Therefore, if a protrusion 9 is formed on the floor within the booth 3 due to poor construction or the like, the foot guard 904 will interfere with the protrusion 9. As a result, the lower end of the side guard portion 943 cannot be fitted tightly against the floor, creating a gap through which objects can enter the space below the device. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 1 Equipment with accessories installed 2 equipment 3 Booth 4,104,204,304 Foot guard 21 Case 21a Ceiling surface 21b right side 21c left side 21d back 21e Bottom 22 Front door 23 Operation Panel 24 Control Unit 25 Power supply section 26 Legs 31a Ceiling section 31b right Side wall 31c left Side wall 31d Rear wall 41,241 Base 42,242 Front guard 43,143,243,343 Side guard 43a, 143a First side guard part 43b, 143b Second side guard part 44 Mounting part 145 Slide structure J,J1,J2,J3 Uninstalled area K,K1,K2,K3,K4 Intrusion prevention structure

Claims

1. A foot guard for preventing objects from entering a space formed between a bottom surface of the device and a floor surface, the device has a front surface and a pair of side surfaces that are covered by a wall portion of the exterior of the device in a depth direction from a predetermined position on the rear side of a front end of the device, a front guard portion that closes a lower area of ​​the front surface of the device; a pair of side guards closing the lower area of ​​each of the side surfaces of the device; One or both of the pair of side guard parts has a function of adjusting a blocking range and a non-blocking range in a depth direction of the device, and the non-blocking range is included in a portion covered by the wall part of the side. A foot guard characterized by:

2. The side guard portion has a structure that can be separated midway in the depth direction, The adjustment is performed by separating the inner side of the side guard portion and not attaching it to the device.

2. The foot guard according to claim 1.

3. The side guard portion has an attachment portion for attaching to the device over the entire depth direction of the upper portion.

3. The foot guard according to claim 2.

4. The mounting portion is composed of a magnet fixed to the side guard portion, 4. The foot guard according to claim 3.

5. The magnet is fixed in a position that corresponds to the state of each of the separated side guard parts.

5. A foot guard according to claim 4.

6. The separation is performed halfway through the depth direction of the side guard portion, The side guard portion has a continuous hole for separation.

6. A foot guard according to claim 5.

7. The continuous hole is provided in a range covered by the wall portion of the side guard portion, 7. A foot guard according to claim 6.

8. A foot guard according to any one of claims 1 to 6 is attached to the foot guard, The device is fitted with an exterior having a wall portion which covers the side surfaces in the depth direction from a predetermined position on the rear side of the front end of the device and the attached foot guard.

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