Foldable Guide Element for ATM Module Movement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automated teller machines (ATMs) require significant installation space due to rigid, non-rotatable guide elements that protrude from the safe, making it difficult to move modules relative to each other without catching and preventing relative movement, which complicates assembly, disassembly, and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
The guide element is designed to fold over when the modules move relative to each other, allowing for movement without the need for additional free space, reducing the risk of errors and saving installation space by eliminating the need for projections or complex mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If rigid, non-rotatable guide elements are used to ensure reliable note transport, then guiding accuracy is improved, but device complexity and installation space increase
Solution Approach 1:
The guide element is designed to change its spatial configuration dynamically. During relative movement of modules, the guide element folds back along a predetermined path to clear the movement path. During note transport, it extends to its guiding position. This dynamic transformation allows the same component to satisfy both the space-saving requirement during assembly/disassembly and the guiding accuracy requirement during operation.
2Reliability
If guide elements protrude from the safe to guide notes during transport, then guiding function is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to catching risks during module movement
Solution Approach 1:
The guide element transitions from a static protruding structure to a dynamic movable component. When modules move relative to each other, the guide element automatically folds back along a predetermined path, clearing the movement path and eliminating catching risks. When note transport is required, it extends to the guiding position, ensuring reliable note guidance without interfering with module operations.
3Ease of operation
If additional free space is provided between modules to prevent guide element catching, then ease of operation is improved, but installation space increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of providing additional free space to accommodate the guide element in its extended position, the guide element is designed to fold back along a predetermined path during module movement. This dynamic reconfiguration allows the guide element to clear the movement path without requiring extra space, thereby maintaining ease of operation while minimizing installation space requirements.
4Reliability
If complex mechanisms with projections are used to manage guide element positioning, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The guide element incorporates an integrated folding mechanism that allows it to automatically reconfigure during module movement. This dynamic capability is built into the guide element itself, eliminating the need for separate complex mechanisms with projections to manage its positioning. The guide element transitions smoothly between extended and folded states, ensuring reliable positioning without adding device complexity.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device (10) and to a method for handling value notes. The device comprises a first module (14) and a second module (12). The first module (14) can be moved relative to the second module (12) and/or the second module (12) can be moved relative to the first module (14) in at least one direction (P1, P2, P5). In a first operating state of the device (10), value notes can be transported between the modules (12, 14). The second module (12) comprises at least one guide element (24, 26, 100, 106) for guiding the value notes during the transport of the value notes between the modules (12, 14). In the first operating state of the device (10), the guide element (24, 26, 100, 106) is oriented such that it protrudes into the first module (14). When moving the modules (12, 14) relative to each other from the first operating state into a second operating state, the guide element (24, 26, 100, 106) is moved in the direction of the second module (12) by the contact with the first module (14). In the second operating state, no value notes can be transported between the modules (12, 14). In the second operating state, the guide element (24, 26, 100, 106) is aligned in the operating position and no longer has contact with the first module (14).