Pre-wired SST Plinth for Secure Fastening and Rapid Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation, relocation, and swapping of Self-Service Terminals (SSTs) in retail locations are costly and time-consuming due to the need for specialized personnel and tight project management, especially for secure terminals like ATMs, and involve substantial resource allocation and operational delays.
Innovation Solution
A novel SST mounting plinth apparatus that includes an internal interface port, external interface ports, a power supply, and a secure fastening mechanism, allowing for easy attachment, power provision, communication, and secure fastening of SSTs, which can be pre-affixed to a surface and pre-wired, reducing installation complexity and enabling easier reconfiguration and swapping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional installation methods are used for SSTs, then secure fastening and power supply are achieved, but installation time and resource costs increase substantially
Solution Approach 1:
The plinth is pre-prepared with embedded bolting mechanisms and power supply connections before the SST arrives. The bolting mechanism includes pre-positioned bolts and mounting structures that are already in place, eliminating the need for on-site drilling and assembly. This preliminary preparation significantly reduces installation time while maintaining secure fastening.
Solution Approach 2:
The plinth acts as an intermediary component between the floor surface and the SST. It provides a standardized interface with pre-integrated power supply and secure fastening mechanisms, simplifying the connection process. The plinth absorbs the complexity of power routing and mechanical attachment, allowing quick SST installation without direct floor modifications.
2Reliability
If specialized personnel are deployed for SST installation, then proper installation is ensured, but resource costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The plinth is designed to be self-explanatory with standardized interfaces and intuitive mounting structures. The pre-positioned bolts, clear alignment features, and plug-and-play power connections enable installation personnel to complete the task with minimal training and supervision, reducing the need for highly specialized technicians and extensive project management oversight.
3Stability of the object's composition
If SST locations are fixed with permanent installation, then stable operation is achieved, but relocation flexibility is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into three independent components: the floor-mounted plinth (providing stable anchor points), the SST unit, and the connection interface. The plinth remains permanently installed in the floor with embedded bolts, while the SST can be detached and reinstalled at different locations. This segmentation provides both stability during operation and flexibility for relocation.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection between the plinth and SST transitions from a static permanent installation to a dynamic removable connection. The plinth maintains fixed anchor points in the floor, but the SST can be attached and detached as needed, allowing the system to adapt between stable operation mode and relocation mode based on business requirements.
4Reliability
If complex cabling and power supply are implemented, then reliable power and communication are achieved, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply connections, communication interfaces, and grounding pathways are merged into a single integrated plinth unit. Multiple power cables and communication conduits are bundled and routed through the plinth structure, presenting a unified connection interface to the SST. This consolidation simplifies the installation process while maintaining reliable power and communication connections.
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AI summary
A Self-Service Terminal (SST) plinth is provided. The SST plinth includes one or more fastening mechanisms, a power supply, and one or more communication ports. The fastening mechanisms are configured to fasten an SST to the SST plinth. The SST is powered through the power supply of the plinth. Modules of the SST connect to some of the communication ports, and cabling connects external resources of the SST to the SST though other ones of the plinth's communication ports.