Foot guard structure, and electronic device equipped with said foot guard structure

Abstract

To increase the workability of setting a foot guard.SOLUTION: A foot guard structure 100 includes: a base 10 attached to the bottom part of an electronic device 101; a foot guard 20 arranged in the inside of the base; and a fixing member (a screw 30) for fixing the foot guard to the base. The foot guard has an integrated structure in which a plurality of frame members (frames 21F, 21R, 21L, and 21B) are integrated together. The base has a hollow part 14 which can vertically move the foot guard.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1B

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a foot guard structure and an electronic device including the foot guard structure.

Background Art

[0002] When installing an electronic device such as an automatic machine device, a foot guard structure is provided at the bottom of the electronic device so that a toe is not caught in the gap between the floor surface and the electronic device, and a dropped medium or the like does not enter the gap between the floor surface and the electronic device. A conventional foot guard structure has a structure in which a foot guard is attached to the base of an electronic device. And, in the conventional foot guard structure, after moving the electronic device to the installation position, the foot guard is attached to the outside of each surface of the base or between each surface of the base and the floor surface by screwing or the magnetic force of a magnet. In addition, in some cases, the conventional foot guard structure has a configuration in which a vinyl chloride sheet with a magnet is attached to the front side of the base by the magnetic force of the magnet.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the case of attaching the foot guard to the base by screwing in the conventional foot guard structure, since the foot guard is attached to each of the four sides of the base after the device is installed, the workability is poor, and in order to adjust the foot guard to contact the floor surface, a step may occur between the base and the foot guard. Therefore, there is a demand for improving the installation workability of the foot guard.

[0005] Furthermore, conventional foot guard structures, when attaching the foot guard to the base using magnetic force, have poor workability because the foot guard must be attached to each of the four sides of the base after the device has been installed. Also, adjustments must be made to ensure the foot guard contacts the floor surface, which can result in a step between the base and the foot guard. In addition, the foot guard may shift when the electronic device is in operation. Moreover, when a PVC sheet with magnets is attached to the front of the base, the design is poor, and the sheet may shift when the electronic device is in operation. For these reasons, there is a demand for improved workability in installing foot guards.

[0006] The present invention was made to solve the aforementioned problems, and its main objective is to provide a foot guard structure that improves the ease of installation of the foot guard, and an electronic device equipped with the foot guard structure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To achieve the above objective, the first invention provides a foot guard structure comprising a base attached to the bottom of an electronic device, a foot guard disposed inside the base, and a fixing member for fixing the foot guard to the base, wherein the foot guard comprises a plurality of frame members A frame-like structure surrounds the four sides of the base, corresponding to the front, rear, right, and left sides. It has an integrated, one-piece structure, and the base has a hollow section that allows the foot guard to move up and down inside.

[0008] Furthermore, the second invention is an electronic device, which is configured to have the foot guard structure of the first invention at its bottom. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, the ease of installation of the foot guard can be improved. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1A] This is an exploded perspective view of the foot guard structure according to Embodiment 1, viewed from the upper right direction. [Figure 1B] This is an exploded perspective view of the foot guard structure according to Embodiment 1, viewed from the lower right. [Figure 2A] This is a perspective view of the foot guard structure according to Embodiment 1, viewed from the upper right direction. [Figure 2B] This is a perspective view of the foot guard structure according to Embodiment 1, viewed from the lower right. [Figure 3A] This is a perspective view of the foot guard of the foot guard structure according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 3B] This is an enlarged view of the main part of the foot guard of the foot guard structure according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 4A] This is an explanatory diagram of the foot guard structure according to Embodiment 1 during transportation. [Figure 4B] This is an enlarged view of the main parts of the foot guard structure according to Embodiment 1 during transport. [Figure 4C] This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part of the foot guard structure according to Embodiment 1 during transport. [Figure 5A] This is an explanatory diagram showing the installation of the foot guard structure according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 5B] This is an enlarged view of the main parts of the foot guard structure according to Embodiment 1 when it is installed. [Figure 5C] This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part of the foot guard structure according to Embodiment 1 when it is installed. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view of the foot guard structure according to Embodiment 2, viewed from the upper right direction. [Figure 7A] This is a perspective view of the foot guard of the foot guard structure according to Embodiment 2. [Figure 7B] This is an enlarged view of the main part of the foot guard of the foot guard structure according to Embodiment 2. [Figure 8A] This is an exploded perspective view of the foot guard structure of the comparative example, viewed from the upper right. [Figure 8B] This is a perspective view of the foot guard structure of the comparative example, viewed from the upper right. [Figure 9A] This is a front view of the bottom area of ​​the foot guard structure of the comparative example. [Figure 9B]It is an enlarged front view of the main part near the bottom of the foot guard structure of the comparative example.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as "the present embodiment") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that each drawing only schematically shows the present invention to such an extent that it can be sufficiently understood. Therefore, the present invention is not limited only to the illustrated examples. In each drawing, common components and similar components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0012] [Embodiment 1] <Configuration of the Foot Guard Structure> Hereinafter, the configuration of the foot guard structure 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A to 3B. FIG. 1A is an exploded perspective view of the foot guard structure 100 according to the first embodiment as viewed from the upper right direction. FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective view of the foot guard structure 100 as viewed from the lower right direction. FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the foot guard structure 100 as viewed from the upper right direction. FIG. 2B is a perspective view of the foot guard structure 100 as viewed from the lower right direction. FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the foot guard 20 of the foot guard structure 100. FIG. 3B is an enlarged view of the main part of the foot guard 20 of the foot guard structure 100.

[0013] The foot guard structure 100 is a structure provided at the bottom of an electronic device so as to prevent a toe from being sandwiched in the gap between the floor surface and the electronic device or a dropped medium or the like from entering the gap between the floor surface and the electronic device. In the present embodiment, a case where the electronic device is an automatic machine device provided in a financial institution or the like and operated by an operator or the like will be described. However, the electronic device is not limited to an automatic machine device, and may be an ATM (Automated Teller Machine), a ticket vending machine, a drink vending machine, or other devices.

[0014] As shown in Figures 1A and 1B, the foot guard structure 100 according to this embodiment 1 comprises a base 10, a foot guard 20, and a screw 30 (see Figure 4C). The base 10 is a component positioned at the bottom of the electronic device 101. The foot guard 20 is a component positioned inside the base 10 to prevent feet from getting caught in the gap between the floor surface and the base 10 of the electronic device 101, and to prevent dropped media or the like from getting into the gap between the floor surface and the base 10 of the electronic device 101. The screw 30 (see Figure 4C) is a fixing component that secures the foot guard 20 to the base 10.

[0015] The base 10 is a box-shaped structure with dimensions that allow the foot guard 20 to be housed inside. The base 10 has a hollow section 14 (see Figure 1B) that allows the foot guard 20 to move up and down inside. In this embodiment, the base 10 is described as having a rectangular prism shape with right angles at its corners. However, the base 10 is not limited to a rectangular prism shape; it can also be a polygonal prism shape. Preferably, the front portion of the base 10 has a shape with an inclined surface such that the front side is lower than the rear side.

[0016] The base 10 has multiple internal casters 11 for movement. In this embodiment, it is described that there is one caster 11 at each of the four corners of the base 10, but the number of casters 11 may be greater than that. The base 10 also has multiple fixing screw insertion holes 12 formed on each of its right and left sides. In this embodiment, it is described that there are two fixing screw insertion holes 12 on each of its right and left sides, but the number of fixing screw insertion holes 12 may be greater than or less than that (one on each side). Each fixing screw insertion hole 12 is sealed with a screw hole cap 32 that can be attached and removed. The base 10 is made of a metal or resin material.

[0017] The foot guard 20 has an integrated structure in which multiple frame members (frames 21F, 21R, 21L, 21B) are integrated. In this embodiment, frames 21F, 21R, 21L, and 21B are described as frame members located on the front, right, left, and rear sides of the foot guard 20, respectively. In this embodiment, the foot guard 20 is described as being composed of four frame members (frames 21F, 21R, 21L, 21B), but the foot guard 20 can also be composed of five or more members. In other words, the foot guard 20 may be divided into more than four members. The foot guard 20 is sized to be housed inside the base 10.

[0018] Each frame member (frames 21F, 21R, 21L, 21B) may have a U-shaped or L-shaped cross-section. Each frame member (frames 21F, 21R, 21L, 21B) is made of metal or resin. When each frame member (frames 21F, 21R, 21L, 21B) is made of metal, it is preferable to form it by bending a flat metal member into a U-shaped cross-section. When each frame member (frames 21F, 21R, 21L, 21B) is made of resin, it is preferable to form it by injection molding a material such as synthetic resin into a mold to achieve a U-shaped or L-shaped cross-section.

[0019] Each frame member (frames 21F, 21R, 21L, 21B) is provided with a U-groove 22 at a position opposite to each fixing screw insertion hole 12 of the base 10 (that is, a position directly inside the base 10 from each fixing screw insertion hole 12). The U-groove 22 is a screw mounting portion into which a screw 30 (see Figure 4C) is attached. The U-groove 22 has a shape that extends in the vertical direction because the position in which the screw 30 (see Figure 4C) is attached changes in the vertical direction. In other words, each frame member (frames 21F, 21R, 21L, 21B) can move in the vertical direction with the screw 30 inserted through the U-groove 22. In this embodiment, the case where the screw mounting portion is a U-groove 22 is assumed to be described, but the shape of the screw mounting portion is not limited to a U shape, and can be formed in the shape of an elongated hole, for example.

[0020] As shown in Figures 2A and 2B, the foot guard structure 100 has the foot guard 20 housed inside the hollow section 14 (see Figure 1B) of the base 10. The foot guard structure 100 is assembled by fitting the foot guard 20, which is made up of multiple frame members (frames 21F, 21R, 21L, 21B), into the hollow section 14 (see Figure 1B) of the base 10, fixing the foot guard 20 to the base 10 with screws 30 (see Figure 4C), and attaching screw hole cover caps 32 to the fixing screw insertion holes 12.

[0021] In this embodiment, it is assumed that each frame member (frames 21F, 21R, 21L, 21B) of the foot guard 20 is fixed by welding. Figure 3A shows the overall configuration of the foot guard 20. Figure 3A shows four key parts R21, R22, R23, and R24. Key part R21 is the part where the frame 21F located on the front side and the frame 21R located on the right side come into contact. Key part R22 is the part where the frame 21F located on the front side and the frame 21L located on the left side come into contact. Key part R23 is the part where the frame 21B located on the rear side and the frame 21R located on the right side come into contact. Key part R24 is the part where the frame 21B located on the rear side and the frame 21L located on the left side come into contact. Figure 3B shows an enlarged view of the configuration of key part R21 of the foot guard 20.

[0022] As shown in Figure 3A, in this embodiment, each frame member (frames 21F, 21R, 21L, 21B) of the foot guard 20 has a U-shaped cross-section, and adjacent members are configured to abut each other with flat surfaces. In the example shown in Figure 3B, the flat surface 24F of frame 21F and the flat surface 24R of frame 21R are shown to be in contact at the main part R21. The flat surface 24F of frame 21F and the flat surface 24R of frame 21R are welded together. The other main parts R22, R23, and R24 have the same configuration as the main part R21.

[0023] <Operation of the foot guard structure> The foot guard structure 100 is configured to be transported (carried) together with the electronic device 101 using multiple casters 11 provided inside the base 10, and to be installed at the device installation location.

[0024] First, the operation of the foot guard structure 100 during transport will be explained with reference to Figures 4A to 4C. Figure 4A is an explanatory diagram of the foot guard structure 100 during transport. Figure 4B is an enlarged view of the main part of the foot guard structure 100 during transport, showing an enlarged view of the configuration of the main part R11 shown in Figure 4A. Figure 4C is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part of the foot guard structure 100 during transport, showing an enlarged view of the internal configuration of the main part R11 shown in Figure 4A.

[0025] As shown in Figures 4A to 4C, during transport, the foot guard structure 100 is in a state where the foot guard 20 is raised, separating the foot guard 20 from the floor surface 90.

[0026] The foot guard 20 is raised as follows: First, the worker removes the screw hole caps 32 from each fixing screw insertion hole 12 and loosens each screw 30 (see Figure 4C). Next, the worker inserts a tool such as a flathead screwdriver under the foot guard 20 and uses the tool to lift the foot guard 20 upward. Then, the worker tightens each screw 30 (see Figure 4C) and attaches the screw hole caps 32 to each fixing screw insertion hole 12. This fixes the foot guard 20 to the base 10 in the raised position. In this way, the foot guard 20 is raised.

[0027] The worker transports (carries) the electronic device 101 to the installation location and installs the electronic device 101 at the installation location. Next, the operation of the foot guard structure 100 during installation will be explained with reference to Figures 5A to 5C. Figure 5A is an explanatory diagram of the installation of the foot guard structure 100. Figure 5B is an enlarged view of the main part of the foot guard structure 100 during installation, showing an enlarged view of the main part R11 shown in Figure 5A. Figure 5C is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part of the foot guard structure 100 during installation, showing an enlarged view of the internal structure of the main part R11 shown in Figure 5A.

[0028] As shown in Figures 5A to 5C, when installed, the foot guard structure 100 has the foot guard 20 lowered so that it is in contact with (grounded to) the floor surface 90.

[0029] The foot guard 20 is lowered as follows: First, the worker removes the screw hole caps 32 from each fixing screw insertion hole 12 and loosens each screw 30 (see Figure 4C). The foot guard 20 then falls under its own weight and comes into contact with (grounds on) the floor surface 90. Next, the worker tightens each screw 30 (see Figure 4C) and attaches the screw hole caps 32 to each fixing screw insertion hole 12. This fixes the foot guard 20 to the base 10 in its lowered position. In this way, the foot guard 20 is lowered. As a result, the electronic device 101 is installed in the device installation position.

[0030] Furthermore, if the electronic device 101 is to be moved to another location, the worker should perform the transportation and installation procedures described above.

[0031] In this type of foot guard structure 100, a frame-shaped foot guard 20 is fixed inside the base 10 of the electronic device 101 with four screws on each side. After moving the electronic device 101 to its installation position, the four screws 30 can be loosened, allowing the foot guard 20 to drop due to its own weight until it contacts (grounds) the floor surface 90. Therefore, the foot guard structure 100 allows the foot guard 20 to be raised and fixed to the base 10, and the foot guard 20 to be transported (carried) together with the base 10 to the device installation position, and the foot guard 20 can be lowered at the device installation position.

[0032] In other words, the foot guard structure 100 can be fixed with the foot guard 20 raised to the upper surface of the base 10 and moved to the installation position. Furthermore, after moving the electronic device 101 to the installation position, the foot guard structure 100 can be installed without the need for adjustments or other work, as the four types of frame members can be individually brought into contact (grounded) with the unevenness of the floor surface 90 by loosening the screws 30, significantly reducing installation time.

[0033] <Comparison of the foot guard structure of the comparative example and the foot guard structure according to the embodiment> Here, in order to clearly explain the configuration and operation of the foot guard structure 100 according to this embodiment 1, the configuration and operation of the comparative foot guard structure 1000 will be described with reference to Figures 8A to 9B. The comparative foot guard structure 1000 has a configuration equivalent to the prior art. Figure 8A is an exploded perspective view of the comparative foot guard structure 1000 viewed from the upper right. Figure 8B is a perspective view of the comparative foot guard structure 1000 viewed from the upper right. Figure 9A is a front view of the area near the bottom of the comparative foot guard structure 1000. Figure 9B is an enlarged front view of the main part near the bottom of the comparative foot guard structure 1000.

[0034] As shown in Figures 8A and 8B, the comparative foot guard structure 1000 has a structure in which the foot guard 1020 and the polyvinyl chloride sheet with magnets 1030 are attached to the base 1010 of the electronic device 101. In the example shown in Figures 8A and 8B, the comparative foot guard structure 1000 has a configuration in which the foot guards 1021R, 1021L, and 1021B are attached to the right, left, and rear sides of the base 1010 of the electronic device 101 by the magnetic force of the magnets, and the polyvinyl chloride sheet with magnets 1030 is attached to the front side of the base 1010.

[0035] As shown in Figures 9A and 9B, the foot guard structure 1000 of the comparative example has poor workability because the foot guard 1020 and the PVC sheet 1030 with magnets are attached to each of the four sides of the base 1010 after the device has been installed. Also, in the foot guard structure 1000 of the comparative example, a step t1 (see Figure 9B) for adjusting the foot guard may be created between the base 1010 and the foot guard 1020 because the foot guard 1020 is adjusted to contact the floor surface 90. Furthermore, in the foot guard structure 1000 of the comparative example, the foot guard 1020 may shift when the electronic device 101 is in operation. In addition, the foot guard structure 1000 of the comparative example has a configuration in which the PVC sheet 1030 with magnets is attached to the front side of the base 1010, which has poor design and the PVC sheet 1030 with magnets may shift when the electronic device 101 is in operation. Therefore, improvement in the workability of installing the foot guard is desired.

[0036] In contrast, the foot guard structure 100 according to this embodiment has a structure that allows the foot guard 20, which is integrated with a frame member housed inside the base 10, to move up and down, resulting in good workability. Furthermore, since the foot guard structure 100 according to this embodiment houses the foot guard 20 inside the base 10, it does not create a step t1 (see Figure 9B) for adjusting the foot guard, as is the case with the comparative example. In addition, since the foot guard structure 100 according to this embodiment fixes the foot guard 20 to the base 10 with fixing members such as screws 30, the foot guard 1020 can be prevented from shifting even when the electronic device 101 is in operation. Moreover, since the foot guard structure 100 according to this embodiment houses the foot guard 20 inside the base 10, the foot guard 20 can be hidden from the outside, and unlike the comparative example, the design is not negatively affected.

[0037] <Main features of the foot guard structure> (1) As shown in Figure 1B, the foot guard structure 100 according to this embodiment comprises a base 10, a foot guard 20, and a screw 30 (see Figure 4C). The foot guard 20 is a member positioned inside the base 10. The screw 30 (see Figure 4C) is a fixing member that secures the foot guard 20 to the base 10. The foot guard 20 has an integrated structure in which a plurality of frame members (frames 21F, 21R, 21L, 21B) are integrated. The base 10 has a hollow section 14 that allows the foot guard 20 to move up and down inside.

[0038] In this embodiment of the foot guard structure 100, the foot guard 20 can be raised and fixed to the base 10, and the foot guard 20 can be transported (carried) together with the base 10 to the device installation position, and the foot guard 20 can be lowered at the device installation position. As a result, the foot guard structure 100 according to this embodiment can improve the transportability and installation workability of the foot guard 20. It can also reduce the effort required to adjust the position of the foot guard 20 so that there is no gap between the foot guard 20 and the floor surface 90. It can also reduce the effort required to adjust the position of the foot guard 20 so that there is no step between the foot guard 20 and the base 10. Therefore, the workload of the worker can be reduced. In addition, since it is not necessary to attach a PVC sheet with magnets to the foot guard, the design can be improved, and the sheet will not shift while the electronic device is in operation.

[0039] (2) As shown in Figure 4C, the foot guard 20 of the foot guard structure 100 according to this embodiment is preferably fixed to the base 10 in a raised position so that it can be moved to the device installation position while remaining attached to the base 10.

[0040] In this embodiment of the foot guard structure 100, the foot guard 20 can be raised and fixed to the base 10, and the foot guard 20 together with the base 10 can be transported (carried) to the device installation position, thereby improving the transportability of the foot guard 20. As a result, the labor of the worker can be reduced.

[0041] (3) As shown in Figure 2A, the foot guard 20 of the foot guard structure 100 according to this embodiment is positioned inside the base 10, so that there is no need to match it with the base 10 in terms of appearance.

[0042] The foot guard structure 100 according to this embodiment allows the foot guard 20 to be installed simply by lowering the foot guard 20 at the device installation position, without having to worry about the visual alignment of the base 10 and the foot guard 20. This reduces the effort required to adjust the position of the foot guard 20 so that no step is created between the foot guard 20 and the base 10. Therefore, the workload of the operator can be reduced.

[0043] (4) As shown in Figure 5C, the foot guard 20 of the foot guard structure 100 according to this embodiment is configured to lower under its own weight when the screw 30 (fixing member) is released at the device installation position, thereby closing the gap between it and the floor surface 90.

[0044] The foot guard structure 100 according to this embodiment allows the foot guard 20 to be installed without adjustment by simply lowering it under its own weight at the installation location, so as to conform to the unevenness of the floor surface 90 and close any gaps between the foot guard 20 and the floor surface 90. This reduces the effort required to adjust the position of the foot guard 20 to prevent gaps from forming between the foot guard 20 and the floor surface 90. Therefore, the workload of the worker can be reduced.

[0045] (5) The length and width of the foot guard 20 should be such that it can be stored in the hollow section 14 of the base 10.

[0046] In this embodiment of the foot guard structure 100, the foot guard 20 can be hidden inside the base 10, thus eliminating the need for external alignment with the base 10.

[0047] (6) The height of the foot guard 20 should be such that it can be stored in the hollow section 14 of the base 10 when ascending, and that it protrudes from the bottom of the hollow section 14 of the base 10 when descending.

[0048] In this embodiment of the foot guard structure 100, the foot guard 20 can be moved up and down inside the base 10, and the foot guard 20 can be easily brought into contact with (grounded to) the floor surface 90 by dropping it during installation.

[0049] As described above, the foot guard structure 100 according to this embodiment 1 can improve the ease of installation of the foot guard 20.

[0050] [Embodiment 2] The foot guard structure 100 according to Embodiment 1 described above (see Figures 2A, 3A, and 3B) has a configuration in which each frame member of the foot guard 20 is fixed by welding. In contrast, Embodiment 2 provides a foot guard structure 100A (see Figures 6 to 7B) in which each frame member of the foot guard 20A is not fixed and can be moved.

[0051] The configuration of the foot guard structure 100A according to this second embodiment will be described below with reference to Figures 6 to 7B. Figure 6 is a perspective view of the foot guard structure 100A according to this second embodiment, viewed from the upper right. Figure 7A is a perspective view of the foot guard 20A of the foot guard structure 100A. Figure 7B is an enlarged view of the main part of the foot guard 20A of the foot guard structure 100A.

[0052] As shown in Figure 6, the foot guard structure 100A according to this embodiment 2 differs from the 100 according to embodiment 1 (see Figure 2A) in that it comprises a base 10A and a foot guard 20A instead of a base 10 and a foot guard 20.

[0053] The base 10A of this second embodiment differs from the base 10 of the first embodiment (see Figure 2A) in that it has multiple fixing screw insertion holes 13 formed on the front side, and that the fixing screw insertion holes 13 are sealed by screw hole sealing caps 33. The fixing screw insertion holes 13 are the same as the fixing screw insertion holes 12 of the first embodiment. The screw hole sealing caps 33 are the same as the screw hole sealing caps 32 of the first embodiment.

[0054] As shown in Figures 7A and 7B, the foot guard 20A of this embodiment 2 has an integrated structure in which multiple frame members (frames 21AF, 21AR, 21AL, 21AB) are integrated, but each frame member is configured to be movable in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, frames 21AF, 21AR, 21AL, and 21AB are described as frame members located on the front, right, left, and rear sides of the foot guard 20A, respectively. In this embodiment, the foot guard 20A is described as being composed of four frame members (frames 21AF, 21AR, 21AL, 21AB), but the foot guard 20A can also be composed of five or more members. In other words, the foot guard 20A may be divided into more than four members. The foot guard 20A is sized to be housed inside the base 10A.

[0055] In this embodiment, each frame member (frames 21AF, 21AR, 21AL, 21AB) of the foot guard 20A is described as being supported so as to be movable in the vertical direction by fitting a guide pivot point 25 with a guide hole 26. Figure 7A shows the overall configuration of the foot guard 20A. Figure 7A shows four key parts R31, R32, R33, and R34. Key part R31 is the part where the frame 21AF located on the front side and the frame 21AR located on the right side come into contact. Key part R32 is the part where the frame 21AF located on the front side and the frame 21AL located on the left side come into contact. Key part R33 is the part where the frame 21AB located on the rear side and the frame 21AR located on the right side come into contact. Key part R34 is the part where the frame 21AB located on the rear side and the frame 21AL located on the left side come into contact. Figure 7B shows an enlarged view of the configuration of key part R31 of the foot guard 20A.

[0056] As shown in Figure 7A, the frame 21AF, which is the front frame member of the foot guard 20A, is provided with a U-groove 23 at a position opposite to the multiple fixing screw insertion holes 13 (see Figure 6) provided in the base 10A (a position that extends straight into the interior of the base 10A from each fixing screw insertion hole 13). The U-groove 23, like the U-groove 22, is a screw mounting portion to which a screw 30 (see Figure 4C) is attached. The U-groove 23, like the U-groove 22, has a shape that extends in the vertical direction because the position to which the screw 30 (see Figure 4C) is attached changes in the vertical direction. The U-groove 23, like the U-groove 22, can also be formed, for example, as an elongated hole.

[0057] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7A, in this embodiment, each frame member (frames 21AF, 21AR, 21AL, 21AB) of the foot guard 20A has a U-shaped cross-section, and adjacent members are configured to abut each other with flat surfaces. In the example shown in Figure 7B, the flat surface 24AF of frame 21AF and the flat surface 24AR of frame 21AR are shown to be in contact at the main part R31. The flat surface 24AF of frame 21AF and the flat surface 24AR of frame 21AR are supported so as to be movable in the vertical direction by the fitting of a guide pivot point 25 and a guide hole 26. The other main parts R32, R33, and R34 have the same configuration as the main part R31.

[0058] In this second embodiment, it is assumed that the back of the electronic device is installed in close contact with the back wall. In such a configuration, the rear frame 21A does not need to be fixed to the base 10A. Therefore, in this second embodiment, as shown in Figure 7A, fixing screw insertion holes 13 are formed in the front frame 21AF, but fixing screw insertion holes 13 are not formed in the rear frame 21AB. However, the rear frame 21AB needs to be raised during transport. Therefore, in this second embodiment, the rear frame 21AB is configured to rise in conjunction with the raising of the right frame 21AR and the left frame 21AL. This configuration can be achieved, for example, by configuring the rear frame 21AB to rise when the right frame 21AR and the left frame 21AL are raised, so that the guide pivot point 25 (see Figure 7B) comes into contact with the edge of the guide hole 26 (see Figure 7B).

[0059] The base 10A is a box-shaped structure with dimensions that allow the foot guard 20A to be housed inside. The foot guard 20A is assembled into a single shape so that each frame member can move vertically by bringing the flat surfaces of adjacent frame members into contact with each other and fixing each guide pivot point 25 through the guide hole 26 to the flat surface.

[0060] In this embodiment, each frame member (frames 21AF, 21AR, 21AL, 21AB) has a structure that allows it to slide vertically. The number of frame members may be more than four. Increasing the number of frame members makes it easier to accommodate fine irregularities on the floor surface 90.

[0061] In this embodiment of the foot guard structure 100A, the foot guard 20A can be installed so as to close the gaps between the floor surface 90 and the floor surface 90 in response to the fine irregularities of the floor surface 90 by moving part or all of each frame member (frame 21AF, 21AR, 21AL, 21AB) up and down.

[0062] As described above, the foot guard structure 100A according to this second embodiment can improve the ease of installation of the foot guard 20A, similar to the foot guard structure 100 according to the first embodiment. Furthermore, the foot guard structure 100A according to this second embodiment allows some or all of the frame members (frames 21AF, 21AR, 21AL, 21AB) to be moved up and down, compared to the foot guard structure 100 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, the foot guard 20A can be installed to close the gaps between the foot guard and the floor surface 90 in response to the fine irregularities of the floor surface 90.

[0063] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0064] For example, the embodiments described above are explained in detail to make the gist of the present invention easier to understand. Therefore, the present invention is not necessarily limited to having all the components described. Furthermore, the present invention can be modified by adding other components to one component, or by changing some components to other components. Furthermore, the present invention can be modified by deleting some components.

[0065] For example, in the embodiment described above, the electronic device was assumed to be an automated machine installed in a financial institution, but the electronic device may be an ATM (Auto Teller Machine), a ticket machine, a beverage vending machine, or other devices.

[0066] Furthermore, although the above-described embodiment assumed that the fixing component was a screw, the fixing component may be a pin, rivet, or other means other than a screw. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0067] 10, 10A base 11. Casters for moving 12 Screw insertion holes for fixing 13. Screw insertion holes for fixing 14 Hollow part 20,20A Foot Guard 21F, 21R, 21L, 21B, 21AF, 21AR, 21AL, 21AB Frame (frame member) 22, 23 U-groove (screw mounting section) 24F,24R,24AF,24AR flat surface 25 Guide anchor points 26 Guide hole 30 screws 32 Screw hole plug caps 33 Screw hole plug caps 90 floor surface 100, 100A Footguard Structure 101 Electronic equipment 1000 Footguard Structure 1010 Base 1020, 1021R, 1021L, 1021B Foot Guards 1030 Magnetic PVC Sheet R11,R21,R22,R23,R24,R31,R32,R33,R34 Main parts t1 step

Claims

1. A base that is attached to the bottom of the electronic device, The foot guard is positioned inside the base, The foot guard is provided with a fixing member for fixing it to the base, The foot guard has an integrated structure in which multiple frame members are integrated into a frame shape that surrounds the base on all four sides, corresponding to the front, rear, right, and left sides. The base has a hollow section that allows the foot guard to move up and down inside. A foot guard structure characterized by the following features.

2. In the foot guard structure according to Claim 1, The aforementioned base is a box-shaped structure, The hollow portion has dimensions that allow the foot guard to be housed inside. A foot guard structure characterized by the following features.

3. In the foot guard structure according to Claim 2, The height of the foot guard is such that it can be stored in the hollow part of the base when raised, and is such that it protrudes from the bottom of the hollow part of the base and contacts the floor surface when lowered. A foot guard structure characterized by the following features.

4. In the foot guard structure according to Claim 1, The fixing member is a screw, and the side surface of the base is provided with a fixing screw insertion hole through which the screw is inserted. The foot guard is provided with a groove that extends vertically at a position opposite to the fixing screw insertion hole, allowing the screw to move vertically while inserted. A foot guard structure characterized by the following features.

5. In the foot guard structure according to claim 1, The number of the aforementioned frame members is four or more. Each frame member is structured to be partially or entirely movable relative to the adjacent member. A foot guard structure characterized by the following features.

6. The foot guard structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is provided at the bottom. An electronic device characterized by the following features.

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