Modular Cash Handler Slide-Rail Structure Against Inertial Breakage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cash handling apparatuses with slide rails face issues when handling heavy composite bodies, as inertial forces during opening or closing can cause breakage of linkages between modules and potential collision with the housing due to uncontrolled movement.
Innovation Solution
A cash handling apparatus with a composite body consisting of multiple modules, utilizing three slide rails and a holding part fixed to adjacent surfaces to stabilize and secure the modules, reducing the impact of inertial forces and preventing breakage by distributing the load and preventing lateral movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If slide rails are used to allow the composite body to be drawn out of the housing, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to breakage of linkages between modules caused by inertial forces
Solution Approach 1:
The composite body is divided into multiple modules that are connected to each other. By segmenting the structure, the patent reduces the impact of inertial forces on individual modules during opening/closing operations, preventing linkage breakage while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding part is provided in advance to hold the modules together before inertial forces can cause damage. This preliminary securing action prevents the modules from separating during operation, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and reliability.
2Ease of operation
If the composite body is allowed to move freely during opening or closing, then ease of operation is improved, but harmful factors increase due to uncontrolled movement causing collision with the housing
Solution Approach 1:
The holding part acts as an intermediary between the modules and the housing, controlling the movement of the composite body during opening/closing operations. This intermediary structure prevents uncontrolled movement and collision with the housing while maintaining operational ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding part is positioned in advance to guide and constrain the composite body's movement before collision can occur. This preliminary positioning action prevents harmful collisions while allowing smooth operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple modules are connected to form a composite body, then adaptability is improved, but strength deteriorates due to potential breakage of linkages between modules
Solution Approach 1:
The composite body is segmented into multiple modules that can be independently designed and configured for different functions, improving adaptability. The holding part ensures these segmented modules remain securely connected, maintaining overall strength despite the segmentation.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding part is provided in advance to secure the modular connections before operational stresses can cause failure. This preliminary securing enables the use of multiple adaptable modules while preventing linkage breakage.
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AI summary
A cash handling apparatus includes a composite body that consists of a plurality of connected modules, slide rails with which the composite body is drawn out of a housing, and a holding part that is fixed to two or more adjacent surfaces among four outer surfaces of the composite body and holds the plurality of modules together.