DE102016117321A1 - ATM - Google Patents

Abstract

A cash dispenser (1) for depositing and / or paying out cash is disclosed, comprising: a housing (100) having an opening (102) facing a front side (V) of the ATM (1), a module (30 ) movable between a first position (P301) in which it is located immediately adjacent to the opening (102) and a second position (P302) in which it comes from a back (R) of the cash machine (1) and a safety device (50) for closing and releasing the opening (102), comprising: a closing element (500) which is interposed between a first position (P5001) in which it releases the opening (102) and one second position (P5002) in which it completely closes the opening (102), a coupling device (502) which is adapted to a backward movement of the module (30) from its first position (P301) in the direction (A) of it second position (P302) on the verse transfer member (500) so as to move from its first position (P5001) to its second position (P5002), and a locking device (504) which has a locking position in which it advances the module in direction (E) its first position (P301) locks until the module (30) in its backward movement has reached a third position (P303) lying between its first position (P301) and second position (P302) and has a release position in which it advances of the module (30) releases from its third position (P303) towards its first position (P301), wherein the closing element (500) is in the third position (P303) of the module (30) in its second position (P5002).

Description

[TECHNICAL FIELD]

The invention relates to an ATM for depositing and / or withdrawing cash.

[STATE OF THE ART]

An ATM is a technical device for withdrawing cash and / or self-service cash and bank deposits. By default, such ATMs are designed with a payout module, which is adapted to pay out a requested amount of money from a customer in the form of banknotes to this. Additionally or alternatively, such ATMs may have a deposit module, which is adapted to accept a deposited by a customer amount of money in the form of banknotes and / or coins.

In connection with ATMs, which have a single-number module, the following problem arises, but this can be the same or comparable with any other service machine and is therefore not to be understood as limiting:
The pay-in module comprises a shaft with an opening and a locking mechanism. In an open position of the locking mechanism banknotes, even bundles, can be placed in the shaft. The banknotes are then sorted, checked for authenticity and finally fed to a vault (also referred to herein as a "safe") within the ATM. After completion of the deposit process, the locking mechanism is in a closed position in which it blocks access to the shaft.

First of all, it must be ensured that the customer or accompanying children can not be injured during the closing process. This can be done, for example, by putting hands or fingers in the open or already partially closed shaft and a corresponding closing element of the closing mechanism clamping the corresponding body part against the shaft wall. This is prevented by monitoring the force applied by the closing mechanism. If this exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the locking mechanism opens again and the ATM enters a fault condition.

In addition to the normal operation of the ATM described above, there is a maintenance operation. Known ATMs are designed so that one or more modules of the same, for example, the input and / or pay-out module, can be pulled out of the device housing. The extraction takes place in so-called frontload devices forward, ie to the side from which an operation by a customer takes place (also referred to as "front panel"). In so-called rearload devices, the extraction takes place via the back of the device. In connection with the removal of the module (s), the problem of pinching body parts arises again: However, with frontload devices this problem is of little importance, since the maintenance worker stands directly in front of the device and thus can monitor the danger spots.

In the case of rear-load devices, on the other hand, the service person stands behind the device, which is advantageous in that customers are not disturbed during maintenance and / or payment transactions. However, the service person on such devices can not see the front of the device. If the corresponding module is pulled out of the device housing to the rear, a gap is created between the front of the module and the device housing. The gap can be reached from the outside via that opening in the device housing, which ensures access to the corresponding module, for example for depositing cash. If the module is completely pulled out of the device housing, for example, the entire hand can be inserted into the gap from the front of the device. If the maintenance worker wants to push the module back into its initial position (corresponding to the normal operation of the ATM), it can not recognize a body part which is located in the gap. Due to the high weight of corresponding modules and the mechanical translation, which is often provided for the extraction and insertion of the modules, the maintenance staff can not even recognize an increased resistance due to a trapped body part. This can lead to significant injuries.

In order to safely avoid such injuries, in the case of solutions known from the prior art, the opening in the device housing is covered during the maintenance work:
A first solution provides a cover, which the maintenance staff mounted over the opening in the device housing, so that the danger point is covered from the outset. The disadvantage of this solution is that the maintenance worker has to perform an additional work step. Furthermore, the front of the device is usually located behind a wall opening, so that the back is only about a major detour, namely around the corresponding wall around, reachable. In addition, there are several ATMs, which are arranged side by side, a risk of confusion that the ATM, whose opening is covered in the device housing, and the ATM that is serviced, are not the same.

A second solution provides for an electrically controlled cover, which is accommodated in the device housing in normal operation and keeps the opening in the device housing closed during maintenance operation. The disadvantage is that the cover can not be safely closed (held) in a powerless machine.

Furthermore, electrical control in the region of the access opening requires a larger volume of space, which is not always available.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved ATM. In particular, it is an object to provide an ATM, in which a pinching of body parts in the maintenance operation can be safely avoided and a corresponding solution is structurally simple and space-saving.

The objects are achieved by an ATM with the features of claim 1.

Accordingly, an ATM is proposed for cash deposit and / or cash out. The ATM comprises a housing, a module and a security device. The housing has an opening facing a front of the ATM. The module is movable between a first position in which it is located immediately adjacent to the opening and a second position in which it is accessible from a backside of the ATM. The safety device is set up to close and release the opening. The safety device comprises: a closing element which is movable between a first position in which it releases the opening and a second position in which it completely closes the opening; a coupling device which is adapted to transmit a backward movement of the module from its first position in the direction of its second position on the closing element such that it moves from its first position to its second position; and a locking device having a blocking position in which it blocks forward movement of the module toward its first position until the module has reached in its rearward movement a third position lying between its first position and second position, and a release position in which it the forward movement of the module releases from its third position towards its first position, wherein the closing element is in the third position of the module in its second position.

Advantageously, it is thus achieved that the opening must be completely closed by means of the closing element before the module can be moved back into its position corresponding to normal operation. The closed state of the opening (i.e., the closing element is in its second position) requires that no body part can be in the gap between the opening and the module.

Ultimately, there is only the possibility that a body part is inserted into the opening, while the closing element moves from its first to its second position, i. the opening increasingly closes. However, this is much less problematic in terms of the associated risk of injury than the retracting module, which can sometimes be achieved in that the coupling device has a gear with a suitably high translation. Incidentally, due to the mechanical coupling between the locking member and the module, the service person receives haptic feedback when a resistance such as a body part or ATM manipulation equipment is in the opening, and can stop the backward movement of the module. In addition, the closing force for actuating the closing element from its first to its second position can be easily monitored and limited.

The housing here means the device housing, which is made for example of metal and / or plastic. In a lower portion of the housing, this can have a safe for the cash paid and / or paid out.

In that the module is located in its first position immediately adjacent to the opening, it is meant that the module abuts against or is spaced from a housing edge region bounding the opening by no more than 3 mm

Furthermore, a user interface can be integrated in the housing. The user interface includes, for example, a monitor for displaying relevant for the input and / or payment process information. In addition, the user interface may include a keyboard for entering information. The user interface is integrated, for example, at the front of the ATM in the housing.

The module may be an input and / or payout module or a module for others Functions of the ATM act. A single module or group of modules may also be referred to as a "top unit". The module may be movably mounted on rails between its first and second positions. For access to the module on the back (ie in the second position of the module) this is at least partially pulled out of the rear wall of the housing.

The closing element may be in the form of a plate, in particular of metal and / or plastic.

The coupling device is preferably designed as a purely mechanically operating coupling device. This means that the movement of the module from its first position in the direction of its second position is transmitted to the closing element in an exclusively mechanical way.

The locking device can block the forward movement of the module by means of a positive connection. "Positive locking" is defined as the interlocking of two bodies such that a relative movement of them is locked in at least one direction.

The third position may be identical to the second position. In other words, the locking device in the second position of the module reaches its release position. Preferably, the distance between the first and third position is at least 100 mm, preferably at least 120 mm, while the distance from the third position to the second position is at least another 100 mm, preferably at least another 200 mm.

According to one embodiment, the coupling device is adapted to decouple the forward movement of the module from its third position in the direction of its first position of the closing element. Thus, the module can be moved to its first position without simultaneously moving the closure member from its second position to its first position, i. without releasing the corresponding opening. This does not even create a short window of time (during the opening of the closure element) in that a body part could get into the gap described above. In the simplest case, the decoupling takes place in that two mechanical elements which transmit this movement on the closing element during the backward movement of the module from its first position in the direction of its second position, in the forward movement of the module from its third position towards its first position except Get engaged. For decoupling, the coupling device may in particular have a freewheel.

According to a further embodiment, the safety device further comprises an actuating device which is adapted to move the closing element from its second position to its first position when the module reaches a fourth position lying between its third position and its first position on its forward movement. Advantageously, therefore, the closing element opens only, i. does not release the corresponding opening until the module is in its first position (in the case that the fourth position is identical to the first position) or nearly in its first position (in the case that the fourth position is just before the first position is reached). Consequently, the gap mentioned above is substantially closed when the closing element opens. For example, the distance between the first and fourth positions may be less than 20 mm, preferably less than 10 mm, and more preferably less than 5 mm, or the fourth position may, as mentioned, be identical to the first position. As actuator is basically any actuator into consideration, for example, a mechanical spring, a hydraulic, a pneumatic or an electromagnet.

According to a further embodiment, the actuating device has a spring which can be tensioned by means of the backward movement of the module from a first position in the direction of its second position, wherein the spring moves the closing element from its second position to the first position when it is being released. Advantageously, a mechanical spring, for example a spiral spring, in particular made of metal, is used. As a result, a system is provided which ensures a movement of the closing element in its first position, even if no electrical current is available.

According to a further embodiment, the actuating device has a blocking element which, in a blocking position thereof, blocks the movement of the closing element from its second position to its first position and, in a release position thereof, releases the movement of the closing element from its second position to its first position. The movement of the closing element can thus be controlled selectively. In particular, this control can take place independently of the forward movement of the module or the release of the movement of the closing element can take place precisely or shortly before the time at which the module is completely moved to its first position. Moreover, the blocking element in its locking position ensures that the closing element can not be opened by unauthorized third parties from the outside, while the module is in its second position. As a result, tampering with the ATM in the maintenance operation advantageously avoided. This is particularly important because the maintenance worker, who is busy with the maintenance on the back of the ATM, whose front is not in view.

According to a further embodiment, the actuating device has a further spring, which biases the blocking element in the direction of its blocking position. As a result, the blocking element automatically moves from its release position into its blocking position. In particular, can be dispensed with an electric power supply from the outside. The spring is preferably a mechanical spring, which may for example be designed as a spiral spring. The mechanical spring can be made in particular of metal.

According to a further embodiment, the module actuates the locking element in its release position on its forward movement from its third position to its fourth position. In particular, a wall section of the module can press on the blocking element, in particular a protruding section or lever thereof. This results in a mechanically simple solution.

According to a further embodiment, the coupling device has a toothed rail attached to the module and a plurality of toothed wheels mounted on the housing. Preferably, during backward movement of the module from its first position toward its second position, the rack bar engages a first gear of the plurality of gears. More preferably, the first gear drives a further of the plurality of gears. Even more preferably, the additional gear is in engagement with a toothed rail attached to the closing element. As a result, the backward movement of the module from its first position towards its second position is simply transmitted to the closing element, which thereby moves from its first position to its second position. The toothed rail may be formed as an integral part of the module or the closing element. This means that a sheet metal part of the module and / or the closing element is formed with corresponding recesses into which the respective associated gear can engage. The plurality of gears, for example, in addition to the first gear, a second, a third and a fourth gear, said fourth gear drives a shaft on which the other gear is rotatably mounted. In this case, the first gear with the second gear, the second gear with the third gear and the third with the fourth gear is engaged. Thus, the distance between the input and output side can be made comparatively large. In addition, the direction of rotation of the other gear can be designed as appropriate.

According to another embodiment, during the backward movement of the module, the first gear engages a second gear of the plurality of gears from its first position toward its second position. Preferably, the second gear transmits a rotational movement of the first gear to the further gear (this can be done directly or indirectly, i.e. in particular by interposition of other gear wheels.). Furthermore, it can be provided that the rotational movement is transmitted by means of a shaft to the further gear. In addition, the above-mentioned freewheel can be connected between the second gear and the further gear, which ensures the desired decoupling. The freewheel can be arranged in particular between the fourth gear and the shaft.

According to a further embodiment, the first gear is biased by means of a spring such that it tends to pivot about the second gear and at the same time remain engaged with the second gear. Thus, a tolerance compensation is accomplished in the backward movement: Should the current position of the first gear not exactly to the position of the teeth of the backward movement of the toothed rail when pulling the module from its first position match, so allows the pivoting of the first gear down and backwards (ie in the extension direction) a corresponding compensation.

According to a further embodiment, the closing element holds in its second position the locking device in its release position. In other words, the position of the locking device depends on the position of the closing element. The forward movement of the module is therefore possible as long as the closing element is in its second position.

According to a further embodiment, the locking device on a Eingriffsund corresponding receiving means. The engagement and receiving means engage in the locking position of the locking device positively into one another and are in the release position of the locking device disengaged. The form-locking arises preferably exclusively in the insertion direction of the module (forward movement), but not in the pull-out direction (backward movement).

According to a further embodiment, the engagement means is designed as a ram arranged on the housing and the receiving means as a hole rail attached to the module. The plunger can be advantageously arranged with its longitudinal axis in the direction of gravity. Accordingly, gravity causes the plunger automatically falls into the corresponding holes in the perforated rail.

According to a further embodiment, the plunger is formed at its one end with a slope such that upon backward movement of the module from its first position toward its second position, holes in the hole rail bounding edges lift the plunger out of engagement with the holes, preferably the ram is further formed at the end opposite the slope with a straight surface which abuts against the edge of a corresponding hole as the module advances toward its first position before it reaches its third position. This ensures that the locking device readily and automatically allows the return movement of the module from its first position in the direction of its second position. The slope is formed on a side of the plunger, which faces the rear side of the housing. In contrast, the plunger on the side facing the front of the housing, be made straight, so that a front surface of the plunger abuts against the holes in the hole rail bounding edges, without causing the plunger to lift out of the holes. Accordingly, the forward movement of the module is blocked as long as the plunger is in engagement with one of the holes of the hole rail.

According to another embodiment, the locking device further comprises a lever having a first and second end and an intermediate pivot point, wherein the plunger at its other end with the first end of the lever and the closing element in its second position with the second end of the lever in engagement stands and thereby holds the locking device in the release position. Thereby, the movement of the plunger is mechanically coupled in a simple manner to the position of the closing element. As long as the closing element is in its second position, the plunger is out of engagement with the hole rail, so that the forward movement of the module is released to its first position.

In another aspect, a service bureau is provided to cash in and / or out. The service machine comprises a housing, a module and a safety device. The housing has an opening facing a front side of the service machine. The module is movable between a first position in which it is located immediately adjacent to the opening and a second position in which it is accessible from a back side of the service machine. The safety device is set up to close and release the opening. The safety device comprises: a closing element which is movable between a first position in which it releases the opening and a second position in which it completely closes the opening; a coupling device which is adapted to transmit a backward movement of the module from its first position in the direction of its second position on the closing element such that it moves from its first position to its second position; and a locking device having a blocking position in which it blocks forward movement of the module towards its first position until the module has reached a third position lying between its first position and second position, and a release position in which it detects the forward movement of the module Module releases from its third position towards its first position, wherein the closing element is in the third position of the module in its second position.

Under a service machine in particular sales and ATM are understood. For example, the service bureau, an ATM, a ticket vending machine, a vending machine, an account information terminal, a lottery terminal, a parcel machine for sending or receiving (postal) parcels or a check-in terminal can be. The features described herein for the ATM apply accordingly to the service machine.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments indicated in the schematic figures. Show it:

1 in a perspective view of an ATM according to an embodiment;

2A - 2F schematizes different states of the ATM according to 1 ;

3 in a perspective front view of a section of the ATM according to 1 the detail showing a housing, a module and a security device of the ATM;

4 a view IV 3 ;

5 in a perspective front view isolated from the module 3 ;

6 in a perspective front view of the housing and the safety device 3 ;

7 only the safety device off 6 without the case;

8th a side view VIII 3 ;

9 a view IX from 3 ;

10A a view X from 9 , where - opposite 9 - A sheet metal console is removed;

10B the view 10a , wherein another sheet metal console is removed;

11 an XI view 3 ;

12 a view XII off 11 ;

13 in a further enlarged view of the view 12 , where - compared to 12 - A support plate and a lever are not shown; and

14 a view XIV 12 ,

In all figures, identical or functionally identical means and devices - unless otherwise indicated - provided with the same reference numerals.

1 shows in a perspective view of an ATM 1 according to an embodiment. Instead of the ATM 1 It could also be any other service machine.

The ATM 1 includes a housing 10 , The housing 10 may for example have a cylindrical shape with a rectangular base.

In the case 10 is a dashed line, because hidden safe 20 intended. In the safe 20 Banknotes are held for payment. Furthermore, in the safe 20 deposited banknotes are stored.

Furthermore, the ATM includes 1 a deposit module 30 , The deposit module 30 is for example behind a provided in the front panel user interface 40 arranged.

The deposit module 30 is also shown in dashed lines, because hidden. The deposit module 30 is from a back of the case 10 accessible. It can this from the housing 10 be shifted out of this through the rear wall or through a corresponding opening of the rear wall (so-called rear-load devices). For this purpose, the deposit module 30 be slidably mounted on a rail system, not shown. After performing appropriate maintenance on the deposit module 30 by maintenance personnel becomes the deposit module 30 back to the case 10 pushed. 1 shows the inserted position of the singular module 30 , This position is referred to herein as the first position. The not shown pulled-out position of the Einzahlmoduls 30 is present as the second position of the singular module 30 designated.

With the help of the user interface 40 a customer can use the ATM 1 to ask for banknotes. After successful authorization, the customer pays a sum of money, as described in more detail below in connection with the 2A ff. described. The deposited money is counted, checked for authenticity and then in the safe 20 stored.

2A - 2F illustrate schematically different states of the ATM 1 , The figures each show only a section of the ATM 1 ,

In the 2A The arrangement shown comprises a housing part 100 of the housing 10 with one to the front of the ATM 1 skilful opening 102 , Furthermore, the arrangement comprises the deposit module 30 with a shaft 300 and one also to the front of the ATM 1 pointing opening 302 , Furthermore, the arrangement comprises a safety device 50 with a closing element 500 ,

2A shows, as well as otherwise 2 B and 2F , the ATM 1 in a normal operation, whereas the 2C - 2E a maintenance operation of the ATM 1 illustrate.

In normal operation, after successful authorization, money, even in the form of bundles of banknotes, through the opening 102 in the housing part 100 as well as the opening 302 of the shaft 300 be given in these.

After completion of the deposit process or immediately before the maintenance operation, closes a locking mechanism 304 of the singular module 30 the opening 302 of the shaft 300 , In this state is the deposit module 30 still in its first position P ₃₀ 1 immediately adjacent to the opening 102 , Also the closing element 500 is in its first position P ₅₀₀ 1.

For maintenance now pulls, as in 2C Illustrates a maintenance employee's deposit module 30 from the back R of the ATM 1 to himself. For example, the service person first opens a door in the rear wall of the housing for this purpose 10 (not shown). He then activates a mechanism so that the deposit module 30 by means of a mechanical translation in the extension direction A through the Appropriately released opening in the rear wall of the housing 10 is moved out. Instead of mechanical translation can also be provided that the maintenance staff directly to the deposit module 30 attack and pull this out in the direction A. As already explained at the beginning, the deposit module is 30 in the direction A linearly displaceable on rails or the like stored.

The maintenance employee pulls out the payout module 30 so far out until this one in 2D reached with P ₃₀ 2 designated second position. In this second position P ₃₀ 2 protrudes the deposit module 30 at least partially from the rear wall of the housing 10 and is thus easily accessible for maintenance.

Now returning to 2C is shown there that the closing element 500 simultaneously with the backward movement of the singular module 30 in the direction A from its first position P ₅₀₀ 1 in the direction of its in 2D illustrated second position P ₅₀₀ 2 is moved. It shows 2C a third (intermediate) position P ₅₀₀ 3 of the closing element 500 , In the second position P ₅₀₀ 2 closes the closing element 500 the opening 102 Completely. This prevents a customer or even child-sitting children from the front V of the ATM 1 with fingers or other body parts in a gap 60 can reach. The gap 60 forms when the deposit module 30 in direction A, between the pay-in module 30 and the housing part 100 ,

The safety device 50 is at the present ATM 1 configured to advance the singular module 30 in the insertion direction E opposite the extension direction A only allowed when the deposit module 30 a position P ₃₀ 3 (see 2D ) has reached. The movement of the closing element 500 is until then by means of a coupling device 502 (please refer 2C ) with the movement of the singular module 30 coupled. Only when the deposit module 30 which has reached in the extension direction A between the first position P ₃₀ 1 and the second position P ₃₀ 2 located third position P ₃₀ 3, it is ensured that the coupling device 502 the closure element 500 in the second position P ₅₀₀ 2 has moved. The forward movement of the singular module 30 may be done because it is guaranteed that no body part in the gap 60 located.

Should a closure of the closure element 500 (see position P ₅₀₀ 3 in 2C ) may not be possible because an object, in particular a body part, in the partial opening 102 ' is located, so is another withdrawal of the singular module 30 locked in the extension direction A, because its rearward movement by means of the coupling device 502 with the movement of the closing element 500 , which is then also blocked, is coupled. On the other hand, there is no forward movement of the singular module 30 in the insertion direction E in this fifth position P ₃₀ 5 (to the fourth position P ₃₀ 4 of the Einzahlmoduls 30 , what a 2E is illustrated, will be discussed in more detail) possible. This is done by means of a locking device 504 (please refer 2C ) of the safety device 50 prevented. The position P ₃₀ 5 is located between the first position P ₃₀ 1 and the third position P ₃₀ 3 of the Einzahlmoduls 30 ,

2E illustrates the deposit module 30 in its fourth position P ₃₀ 4. This position reaches the deposit module 30 on its forward movement just before its first (initial) position P reaches ₃₀ 1 (in 2F illustrated). The fourth position P 4 ₃₀ may, for example less than 20 mm, preferably less than 10 mm, further less than 5 mm from the first position P lie or preferably ₃₀ 1 to be identical to this even. On the forward movement is the deposit module 30 namely not by means of the coupling device 502 with the closing element 500 coupled so that this remains in its second position P ₅₀₀ 2 until the deposit module 30 reaches the fourth position P ₃₀ 4 and only then an actuator 506 the safety device 50 which then triggers (without causing further forward movement of the singular 30 arrives) the closing element 500 moved from its second position P ₅₀₀ 2 to its first position P ₅₀₀ 1, as in 2E and 2F illustrated. The gap is advantageous 60 in the fourth position P ₃₀ 4 of the singular module 30 largely closed, so that in the further movement of the singular module 30 in its first position P ₃₀ 1 (see 2F ) there is no danger of pinching body parts.

In addition, it should be noted that in embodiments, the second position P ₃₀ 2 and third position P ₃₀ 3 of the Einzahlmoduls 30 can be identical. However, the third position P is preferably ₃₀ 3 in the extension direction A is a distance greater than 100 mm, preferably greater than 120 mm, in the first position P ₃₀ 1, whereas the second position P ₃₀ 2 a further distance greater than 100 mm, preferably greater than 200 mm, in the extension direction A with respect to the third position P ₃₀ 3.

Based on 3 - 14 Below, an arrangement is described in structurally closer embodiment, with which in particular the in 2A - 2F perform the functions described.

With regard to the above figures as well as with respect to all subsequent figures, it should be noted that the pay-in module 30 can also be about any other module.

3 shows a perspective front view of the housing part 100 of the housing 10 as well as the module 30 and the safety device 50 the latter each in their first position P ₃₀ 1, P ₅₀₀ 1. 4 shows the same arrangement in a perspective rear view.

5 shows the pay-in module in isolation 30 out 3 , It includes a basic body 306 which can be designed for example as a bent sheet metal part. The sheet metal part can - as otherwise all sheet metal parts described herein - have a plastic coating. The main body 306 is mounted on rails (not shown) in the extension and insertion direction linearly movable. The main body 306 forms, inter alia, the shaft 300 out. The opening 302 is denoted by dashed line because in 5 through the closing element 304 covered. Furthermore, on the base body 306 a dental splint 502-2 appropriate.

6 shows a perspective front view of the housing 10 or the housing part 100 as well as the safety device 50 out 3 , The deposit module 30 is not shown. The housing part 100 has, for example, a rectangular frame 100-2 on which a tent-shaped wall towards the back R of the ATM 1 extends, so that a triangular depression on the front V of the ATM 1 is formed. The wall 100-4 on the one hand is from the opening 102 interspersed down. Behind the opening is the closing element 304 or the opening 302 of the shaft 300 when cash is deposited (not shown because in 6 the deposit module 30 not shown). Next to the opening 102 can also be a keyboard 400 the user interface 40 be arranged.

At its top, the wall points 100-4 a slot 100-6 on. The closing element 500 moves from its illustrated first position P ₅₀₀ 1 through the slot 100-6 through to its second position P ₅₀₀ 1 (see. 2D ).

7 shows the safety device 50 out 6 in isolated form. The safety device 50 has a carrier sheet 508 on, with the help of these on the housing part 100 or its frame 100-2 is flanged. Excepted from this is the dental splint 502-2 , which at the Einzahlmodul 30 is attached. This carries the carrier sheet 508 in particular the closing element 500 , the coupling device 502 , the locking device 504 (except a perforated rail 504-2 the locking device 504 which is adjacent to the dental splint 502-2 on the module 30 or its basic body 306 fixed or integrally formed therewith) and the actuating device 506 ,

8th shows in a view VIII 3 in particular the coupling device 502 , which are also referred to below with reference to 9 such as 10A and 10B is explained in more detail.

In addition to the dental splint 502-2 includes the coupling device 502 a first gear 502-4 , a second gear 502-6 , a third gear 502-8 , a fourth gear 502-10 and two other gears 502-12 , The second, third and fourth gear, 502-6 . 502-8 . 502-10 are each on a common sheet metal console 502-14 rotatably mounted. The sheet metal console 502-14 is in turn on the carrier plate 508 firmly attached. The first gear 502-4 is on another sheet metal console 502-16 mounted rotatably mounted. The further sheet metal console 502-16 is around the pivot 502-18 of the second gear 502-6 rotatably mounted and also with a section 502-20 on the sheet metal console 502-14 guided. A tension spring 502-22 clamps the other sheet metal console 502-16 and thus the first gear 502-4 such that this tends to be around the pivot point 502-18 to pivot. The pivoting movement is in 10B indicated by the arrow K and takes place in one direction forward (ie in the insertion direction E) and upwards. The first gear 502-4 and the second gear 502-6 However, they are in constant engagement, ie, they do not get out of engagement due to the pivoting movement K.

In the in the 8th - 10B shown first position P ₃₀ 1 of the Einzahlmoduls 30 is the tooth rail 502-2 with the first gear 502-4 engaged. The first gear 502-4 stands with the second gear 502-6 engaged. The second gear 502-6 stands with the third gear 502-8 engaged. The third gear 502-8 stands with the fourth gear 502-10 engaged. The fourth gear 502-10 drives over one in 9 wave to be seen 502-24 the rotatably mounted further gears 502-12 at. The other gears 502-12 each stand with one in the closing element 500 trained dental splint 502-26 engaged.

The closing element 500 is formed according to the embodiment as a stamped sheet metal part, wherein the tooth rails 502-26 are formed by corresponding recesses or punching in the sheet metal part. Such integrated tooth rails 502-26 are easy to make.

Accordingly, moving the single-number module leads 30 in the extension direction A from the first position P ₃₀ 1 in the direction of the second position P ₃₀ 2 to the toothed rail 502-4 forms a drive which output side, the closing element 500 from its first position P ₅₀₀ 1 in its second position P ₅₀₀ 2 drives. In the third position P ₃₀ 3 reaches the toothed rail 502-2 out of engagement with the first gear 502-4 , Thereafter, the movement or forward movement of the singular module 30 from the movement of the closing element 500 decoupled until the deposit module 30 in the fourth position P ₃₀ 4 passes. This is achieved by the fact that between the fourth gear 502-10 and the wave 502-24 a not shown freewheel is installed. The freewheel is configured to rotate in a first direction of rotation of the fourth gear 502-10 with the wave 502-24 to couple and in the first rotational direction opposite the second rotational direction, the rotational movement of the fourth gear 502-10 from the wave 502-24 to decouple. The first rotational movement corresponds to the backward movement of the singular module 30 , the second rotational movement of the same forward movement.

In the backward movement of the singular module 30 from the first position P ₃₀ 1, the first gear 502-4 due to the spring 502-22 around the fulcrum 502-18 swivel backwards and downwards. As a result, a tolerance compensation between the toothed rail 502-2 and the first gear 502-4 accomplished. After that, the drive of the closing element then takes place 500 as described above.

Based on 11 subsequently becomes the actuator 506 described in more detail.

The actuating device 506 has a spring 506-2 on. The feather 506-2 is for example designed as a spiral spring, which around the shaft 502-24 is arranged. A free end 506-4 the feather 506-2 is rotatably on the shaft 502-24 set while the other end 506-6 on the carrier sheet 508 supported. The feather 506-2 is due to the rotation of the shaft 502-24 upon actuation of the closing element 500 pulled from the first position P ₅₀₀ 1 in its second position P ₅₀₀ 2.

Furthermore, the actuating device comprises 506 a blocking element 506-8 , The blocking element 506-8 is on the wave 502-24 rotatably mounted. Further, a spring 506-10 provided, which the blocking element 506-8 from his in 11 shown release position biased in its blocking position, not shown. This can be done by the spring 506-10 be designed as a spiral spring, wherein one end 506-12 at one with respect to the wave 502-24 rotatably provided point attacks. The other end of the spring 506-10 is not shown, but acts on the blocking element 506-8 in the direction of its blocking position.

The blocking element 506-8 can be out of a hook 506-14 as well as a lever 506-16 put together. In the first position P ₃₀ 1 of the singular module 30 this works with its front surface 308 against the lever 506-16 and keeps it against the action of the spring 506-10 in his release position. Once the deposit module 30 reaches its fourth position P ₃₀ 4, gives the front surface 308 the lever 506-16 free, leaving the blocking element 506-8 in its blocking position by the action of the spring 506-10 pivoted. Once the deposit module 30 reaches its third position P ₃₀ 3, drives a section 500-2 on the closing element 500 under a back slope 506-16 of the hook 506-14 , lifts it and then slides behind the hook 506-14 , A return movement of the closing element 500 due to the then mounted spring 506-2 is then locked.

Only then, if the deposit module 30 on its forward movement reaches the fourth position P ₃₀ 4 again, actuates the front surface 308 the lever 506-16 and spends the blocking element 506-8 in his release order ( 11 ). This will be the section 500-2 of the closing element 500 released, so this is due to the action of the spring 506-2 moved from its second position P ₅₀₀ 2 in its first position P ₅₀₀ 1.

Referring to the 12 - 14 becomes the locking device 504 (see, for example 2C . 3 and 7 ) explained in more detail.

The locking device 504 includes, as in 14 to see that already related to 7 described hole rail 504-2 which forms a receiving means. Furthermore, the locking device comprises 504 an engagement means in the form of a plunger 504-4 ,

The hole rail 504-4 is fixed with the deposit module 30 connected. In particular, this can be integrally integrated into the body 306 of the singular module 30 or be designed as a separate part. According to the 14 includes the hole rail 504-2 several in the extension and insertion directions A, E successively arranged holes 504-6 which are between jetties 504-8 are formed. The bridges 504-8 again show the holes 504-6 facing edges 504-10 on.

The pestle 504-4 is at its one end 504-12 on the back with a slope 504-14 and on the front with a straight surface 504-16 educated. The pestle 504-4 is also with the help of slotted holes 504-18 on the sheet metal console 502-14 in the vertical direction H perpendicular to the extension and insertion directions A, E slidably mounted. At the other end 504-20 is the pestle 504-4 with an opening 504-22 educated.

In the opening 504-22 grasps a lever 504-24 which also in 12 you can see. The lever 504-24 has a first end 504-26 and a second end 504-28 on. Between the two ends 504-26 . 504-28 this is a pivot point 504-30 on the carrier sheet 508 rotatably mounted. The first end 504-26 reaches into the opening 504-22 in the pestle 504-4 , The arrangement off 12 without the lever 504-24 is in 13 illustrated.

Now returning to 14 becomes the functional principle of the locking device 504 explained in more detail: 14 shows in this respect the first position P ₃₀ 1 of the singular module 30 , Due to gravity, the ram falls 504-4 with his end 504-12 in the holes 504-6 in the hole rail 504-2 , Due to the slope 504-14 lift the edges 504-10 the pestle 504-4 from a respective hole 504-6 off when the deposit module 30 in the extension direction A from the first position P ₃₀ 1 in the direction of the second position P ₃₀ 2 is moved (backward movement of the Einzahlmoduls 30 ). A forward movement of the singular module 30 However, it is locked as long as the plunger 504-4 in engagement with the perforated rail 504-2 located. This is the case until the deposit module 30 the third position P 3 reaches _30. Because of the straight surface 504-16 (this is perpendicular to the edges 504-10 Oriented) it does not come to a lifting of the plunger 504-4 during the forward movement of the singular module 30 or the perforated rail 504-2 but to a form fit, which blocks a corresponding forward movement.

In position P ₃₀ 3 of the singular module 30 comes a section 500-2 of the closing element 500 over the second end 504-24 of the lever 504-24 , This is in 12 to see the position of the section 500-4 or of the closing element 500 whose first position corresponds to P ₅₀₀ 1. Is the section 500-4 in the second position P ₅₀₀ 2 of the closing element 500 over the second end 504-28 of the lever 504-24 arranged, so is the plunger 504-4 in his in 14 fixed upper position shown. That means that the end 504-12 not in the holes anymore 504-6 can dive. This is relevant if the deposit module 30 from its third position P ₃₀ 3 in its first position P ₃₀ 1 is moved forward. In this case, the closing element is located 500 in its second position P ₅₀₀ 2, thus blocking the opening 102 (please refer 2D ) reliable. Therefore, a forward movement of the singular module 30 in the insertion direction E towards the first position P ₃₀ 1 done without hesitation. Once the deposit module 30 in the fourth position P ₃₀ 4 arrived, there is by means of the actuator 506 the movement of the closing element 500 from the second position P ₅₀₀ 2 in its first position P ₅₀₀ 1 free. This gives the section 504-4 (please refer 12 ) the end 504-28 of the lever 504-24 free, so that it can pivot so that the plunger 504-4 from his in 14 shown upper position (release position of the locking device 504 ) in a lower position, not shown (locking position of the locking device 504 ) can lower, in which its end 504-12 in a corresponding hole 504-6 intervenes. Since this is in the fourth position P ₃₀ 4 of the singular module 30 is done just before the first position P ₃₀ 1, the deposit module 30 or the perforated rail 504-2 be moved back to the position P ₃₀ 1 completely.

Furthermore, the safety device can have sensors which determine the position of the module 30 and / or the closure element 500 to capture. A monitoring device connected to the sensors may be configured to issue a warning signal to the service person when an improper combination of positions of the module 30 and the closing element 500 is detected. This is the case, for example, if the module 30 in its third position P ₃₀ 3, the closing 500 but is not in its second position P _500. 2

Furthermore, in other embodiments, it is possible, not the module 30 pull backward or push forward, but the housing part 100 pull forward or push backward (in the latter case, the module remains 30 stationary.

Although the invention has been described herein with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not limited thereto, but variously modifiable.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

 ATM

10

 casing

20

 safe

30

 Einzahlmodul

40

 User interface

50

 safety device

60

 gap

100

 housing part

102

 opening

102 '

 partial opening

100-2

 frame

100-4

 wall

100-6

 slot

300

 shaft

302

 opening

304

 closing element

306

 body

308

 area

400

 keyboard

500

 closing

500-2

 section

500-4

 section

502

 coupling device

502-2

 dental splint

502-4

 gear

502-6

 gear

502-8

 gear

502-10

 gear

502-12

 gear

502-14

 sheet metal console

502-16

 sheet metal console

502-18

 pivot point

502-20

 section

502-22

 mainspring

502-24

 wave

502-26

 dental splint

504

 locking device

504-2

 perforated rail

504-4

 tappet

504-6

 hole

504-8

 web

504-10

 edge

504-12

 The End

504-14

 slope

504-16

 area

504-18

 Long hole

504-20

 The End

504-22

 opening

504-24

 lever

504-26

 first end

504-28

 second end

504-30

 pivot point

506

 actuator

506-2

 feather

506-4

 The End

506-6

 The End

506-8

 blocking element

506-10

 feather

506-12

 The End

506-14

 hook

506-16

 lever

506-18

 area

508

 support plate

A

 extraction device

e

 insertion direction

K

 pivotal movement

P ₃₀ 1

 first position

P ₃₀ 2

 second position

P ₃₀ 3

 third position

P ₃₀ 4

 fourth position

P ₃₀ 5

 fifth position

P ₅₀₀ 1

 first position

P ₅₀₀ 2

 second position

P ₅₀₀ 3

 third position

R

 back

V

 front

Claims (15)

ATM ( 1 ) for depositing and / or withdrawing cash, comprising: a housing ( 100 ), which one to a front side (V) of the ATM ( 1 ) facing opening ( 102 ), a module ( 30 ), which between a first position (P ₃₀ 1), in which it immediately adjacent to the opening ( 102 ) and a second position (P ₃₀ 2) is movable, in which it from a back (R) of the ATM ( 1 ) and a safety device ( 50 ) for closing and releasing the opening ( 102 ) comprising: a closure element ( 500 ), which between a first position (P ₅₀₀ 1), in which it the opening ( 102 ) and a second position (P ₅₀₀ 2) is movable, in which it is the opening ( 102 ) completely closes, a coupling device ( 502 ), which is adapted to a backward movement of the module ( 30 ) from its first position (P ₃₀ 1) in the direction (A) of its second position (P ₃₀ 2) on the closing element ( 500 ) such that it moves from its first position (P ₅₀₀ 1) to its second position (P ₅₀₀ 2), and a locking device ( 504 ), which blocks a blocking position in which it blocks a forward movement of the module in the direction (E) of its first position (P ₃₀ 1) until the module ( 30 ) has reached in its backward movement between its first position (P ₃₀ 1) and second position (P ₃₀ 2) lying third position (P ₃₀ 3), and has a release position in which they the forward movement of the module ( 30 ) releases from its third position (P ₃₀ 3) in the direction of its first position (P ₃₀ 1), wherein the closing element ( 500 ) in the third position (P ₃₀ 3) of the module ( 30 ) in its second position (P ₅₀₀ 2). ATM according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling device ( 502 ) is adapted to the forward movement of the module ( 30 ) from its third position (P ₃₀ 3) in the direction (E) of its first position (P ₃₀ 1) of the closing element ( 500 ) to decouple. ATM according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the security device ( 50 ) an actuating device ( 506 ), which is adapted to the closing element ( 500 ) from its second position (P ₅₀₀ 2) to its first position (P ₅₀₀ 1) when the module ( 30 ) reaches on its forward movement between its third position (P ₃₀ 3) and its first position (P ₃₀ 1) lying fourth position (P ₃₀ 4). ATM according to claim 3, characterized in that the actuating device ( 506 ) a feather ( 506-2 ), which by means of the backward movement of the module ( 30 ) is tensioned from its first position (P ₃₀ 1) in the direction (A) of its second position (P ₃₀ 2), wherein the spring ( 506-2 ) when relaxing the closing element ( 500 ) Moves from its second position (P 2 ₅₀₀₎ to its first position (P 1 _500). ATM according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the actuating device ( 506 ) a blocking element ( 506-8 ), which in a blocking position thereof the movement of the closing element ( 500 ) locks from its second position (P ₅₀₀ 2) in its first position (P ₅₀₀ 1) and in a release position of the same the movement of the closing element ( 500 ) releases from its second position (P ₅₀₀ 2) to its first position (P ₅₀₀ 1). ATM according to claim 5, characterized in that the actuating device ( 506 ) another spring ( 506-10 ), which the blocking element ( 506-8 ) in the direction of its blocking position biases. ATM according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the module ( 30 ) on its forward movement from its third position (P ₃₀ 3) to its fourth position (P ₃₀ 4) the blocking element ( 506-8 ) operated in its release position. ATM according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the coupling device ( 506-2 ) one on the module ( 30 ) mounted dental splint ( 502-2 ) as well as several on the housing ( 100 ) mounted gears ( 502-4 . 502-6 . 502-8 . 502-10 . 502-12 ), wherein the dental splint ( 502-2 ) during the backward movement of the module ( 30 ) from its first position (P ₃₀ 1) in the direction (A) of its second position (P ₃₀ 2) with a first gear ( 502-4 ) of the plurality of gears ( 502-4 . 502-6 . 502-8 . 502-10 . 502-12 ) and the first gear ( 502-4 ) another gear ( 502-12 ) of the plurality of gears ( 502-4 . 502-6 . 502-8 . 502-10 . 502-12 ) which engages with one on the closing element ( 500 ) mounted dental splint ( 502-26 ) is engaged. ATM according to claim 8, characterized in that the first gear ( 502-4 ) during the backward movement of the module ( 30 ) from its first position (P ₃₉ 1) in the direction (A) of its second position (P ₃₀ 2) with a second gear ( 502-6 ) of the plurality of gears ( 502-4 . 502-6 . 502-8 . 502-10 . 502-12 ) is engaged. ATM according to claim 9, characterized in that the first gear ( 502-4 ) by means of a spring ( 502-22 ) is biased so that it tends to be the second gear ( 502-6 ) and simultaneously with the second gear ( 502-6 ) remain in engagement. ATM according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the closing element ( 500 ) in its second position (P ₅₀₀ 2) the locking device ( 504 ) holds in its release position. ATM according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the locking device ( 504 ) an engaging and corresponding receiving means ( 504-2 . 504-4 ), which in the blocking position of the locking device ( 504 ) intermesh positively and are disengaged in their release position. ATM according to claim 12, characterized in that the intervention means ( 504-4 ) as one on the housing ( 100 ) mounted ram ( 504-4 ) and the receiving means as one on the module ( 30 ) mounted hole rail ( 504-2 ) is trained. ATM according to claim 13, characterized in that the plunger ( 504-4 ) at one end ( 504-12 ) with a slope ( 504-14 ) is designed such that during the backward movement of the module ( 30 ) from its first position (P ₃₀ 1) in the direction (A) of its second position (P ₃₀ 2) holes ( 504-6 ) in the perforated rail ( 504-2 ) bounding edges ( 504-10 ) the plunger ( 504-4 ) from his engagement with the holes ( 504-6 ), and the ram ( 504-4 ) further at the end ( 504-12 ) opposite the slope ( 504-14 ) with a straight surface ( 504-16 ), which during the forward movement of the module ( 30 ) in the direction (E) of its first position (P ₃₀ 1), before it reaches its third position (P ₃₀ 3), against the edge ( 504-10 ) of a corresponding hole ( 504-6 ) strikes. ATM according to claim 14, characterized in that the locking device ( 504 ) also a lever ( 504-24 ) having a first and a second end ( 504-26 . 504-28 ) and an intermediate pivot point ( 504-30 ), wherein the plunger ( 504-4 ) at its other end ( 504-20 ) with the first end ( 504-26 ) of the lever ( 504-24 ) and the closing element ( 500 ) in its second position (P ₅₀₀ 2) with the second end ( 504-28 ) of the lever ( 504-24 ) and thereby the locking device ( 504 ) holds in its release position.

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