DE2830936A1 - PROTECTIVE CONTAINER FOR PERSONS AND / OR EQUIPMENT - Google Patents

Description

TER MEER · MÖLLER ■ STEINMEISTER Hastings

DESCRIPTION

The invention relates to a safety container according to the preamble of the main claim. 5

In recent years there has been an increasing effort to develop devices that provide security for Dealers or counter clerks as well as for a business transaction as such, in which valuables are handed over or by the dealer or counter clerk or the institution they represent. These Development has led to different solutions. Most of the safety devices are on one use tailored in a bank or similar institution believed to be the most extensive and provide the most easily recoverable loot for those eager to get valuables or money through acquiring physical violence or threats of physical violence. Refer to the following statements therefore, for the sake of simplicity, mainly focuses on such a form of use. It should be noted, however, that the invention is also applicable to wage offices, collection agencies of tax offices, ticket offices and similar facilities.

25th

The most widespread security system so far has consisted of a closed television system with television cameras are distributed around the area where the business is carried out, where valuables handed over or taken into custody. The cameras are designed to capture all types of illegal files Record the monitored business area in pictures on a tape. However, such systems are often covered by coverage the lenses of the television cameras have been switched off, which are usually at a height that to monitor an area is sufficient, however, the production of sharp images of the burglar or robber

$ 09809/0707

TER SEA. MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings

allowed. At higher altitudes, the cameras deliver an image that is not clear enough for later reliable identification is. In any case, masks or other obstacles can obscure the object of identification. Similar Film camera devices have also been used, but may for the same reasons as well as therefore fail because there is not enough footage. In addition, these systems only allow in each case a surveillance, but not a protection of the clerk, trader or cashier or a stipulation of the perpetrator.

More recently, there have been increasing use of machines that are located in an unprotected area located outside a building and believed not to be damaged or looted can be. However, this has proven to be a mistake, so that the facilities mentioned are often broken and damaged and required high recovery costs.

Insofar as these facilities are automatic pay-out and deposit machines that require the consent of the Federal Reserve Court, they must meet strict design requirements under Rule P (12 CFR 216). Once installed, they cannot be removed or repositioned.

Incidentally, need various electronic data processing devices or special devices that are separate or common in manual business processing systems or automatic operating systems are used, generally a precisely regulated atmosphere in which they work. This atmosphere has hitherto been created by the fact that all data processing equipment, except for example remote terminals or the like., Have been housed in a single large room, in

909809/0707

TER SEA ■ MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings

which the overall conditions are maintained substantially evenly have been. This is expensive and the arrangement of the equipment is often inconvenient and rather one-sided Concession to the necessity as expedient. In the event of a power failure or the like. It is necessary if an emergency power source is missing to switch off the entire data processing system. In the case of a bank, for example, it is necessary to close the bank as a whole and all of the operations that are dependent on it. This vulnerability is based on the sensitive control devices and generally leads to a shutdown of the protection systems, the the electronic data processing systems are intended to protect against injuries.

Furthermore, bodies are known which aim at a bank clerk or similar person who is in public have to deal with valuables.

U.S. Patent 2,460,917 is concerned with a security cell for cashiers or counter clerks with a swing-out through a bulletproof wall of the security cell Dropping funnel, which the cashier faced with an injury to protect by a perpetrator. The drop-in funnel is used to convey valuables that are between to be exchanged between a customer and the cashier. Facilities of this type that pose a physical hazard of the counter clerk and still enable an understanding between him and the customer, practice in the event of robbery, the perpetrator's escape, or the injury of a guard or other bank staff proved inadequate as the business area is open to the public and the robber at all times can escape freely. .

35

US Pat. No. 2,700,944 describes a protective device with a hinge-like suspended screen which pops open

909809/0707

TER SEA. MÜLLER ■ STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 10 -

can and blocks the area between the clerk and a perpetrator. This facility requires Speed and the willingness of the cashier to accept an injury, and she also points out the rest the disadvantages of the system of the aforementioned US Pat. No. 2,460,917.

U.S. Patent No. 3,537,409 provides additional protection in bank security systems where the workplace of the Counter clerk is locked and the control of those present in the counter hall is withdrawn, so that even in the event of threats, the clerk cannot open the doors, drawers and safes. An essential one The difficulty with this system is that it must be turned on so that if it suddenly becomes hostile Act or too slow a reaction the actuation of the system is almost impossible.

As a result, there is no container or cell in which a dealer, counter clerk or cashier faces Injury or threats is protected and an ATM or other processing facility is in place the named person invulnerable to attacks by a customer or another person on the other Side of a bulletproof counter surface is housed and the customer can handle business transactions for a long time can when he cannot leave the cell.

In addition, there should be a possibility of an automatic processing device within a protective housing in the cell, whereby the protective container, for example, the requirements of rule 12 CFR 216 des Federal Reserve System complies and the device can be removed and relocated. The cell should have a single space have, which is optionally available for maintenance or for a business transaction of a customer.

909809/0707

TER SEA. MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 11 -

In addition, it should be possible to use one or more to keep electronic data processing equipment under precise environmental conditions, regardless of the safety effect of a container. 5

The invention results in detail from the characterizing part of the main claim.

The invention relates to a bullet-proof or bullet-proof cell in which a clerk or a ATM or a receiving device or the like. Do business, with during the business transaction the cell cannot be left by the customer.

Furthermore, control devices are provided which are connected to the cell so that when the cell door is open Switch area of the cell is closed and can only be opened when the door of the cell is closed.

Furthermore, devices are preferably provided which allow the integrated control system to be bypassed.

Furthermore, a housing is provided which can be used in connection with the cell and to accommodate automatic ones Processing devices is used, with the entire device optionally being accessible from a single position can.

The environmental conditions for the electronic devices, for example temperature and air humidity, should be precisely controllable, specifically with the smallest possible space requirements, and the containers should be easy to join together with the devices, to be separable from them and to be movable.
35

The cell according to the invention consists of a material and is constructed in such a way that it allows a person to enter

909809/0707

TER SEA. MÜLLER ■ STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 12 -

and hold back. The walls are preferably impact and bullet resistant. There is an inlet in the wall of the cell and a switch opening. A door is used to lock of the inlet, and a control secures and unlocks the door. This control can be overridden. Inside the cell, but independently of this, at least one further container can be provided, which is a Device, such as an electronic data processing device, a control device or the like. This container preferably comprises one or more turntables where the device stands. In addition to a fixed wall, the container has an inlet which is closed by a door is. One or more doors can be provided which can be rotated around one or more turntables and the Can close the inlet. The container and the turntables can be designed so that the atmosphere within the Container can be maintained in terms of temperature and humidity for the device. Furthermore can fire monitoring and control can be provided within the container. The container and the turntables can be used independently of the first or outer cell and, for example, data processing equipment or special equipment or valuables including money, documents, securities and the like. As an inlet to the container or the cell are provided with doors, which can for example comprise two vertical doors that are inserted in a horizontal section arcuate and are rotatable about a common axis, at least one of the doors closes access to the entry area before the connection to the interior is opened.

In the following, preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view

a security cell according to the invention;

909809/0707

TER MEER -MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 13 -

Fig. 2 is a further illustration of the

Cell of Fig. 1;

Figure 3 is a side view of the cell of Figures 1 and 2;

Fig. 4 shows a horizontal section along the line 4-4 in Fig. 3;

Fig. 5 is another perspective view a cell according to Figures 1 to 4 for use in connection with an automated teller machine;

Figure 6 is a side view of a number

of cells;

Fig. 7 shows a horizontal section along the line 7-7 in Fig. 6; 20th

Fig. 8 is a vertical section through the

Switch area of the cell of Figures 1 to 4;

Fig. 9 is a perspective view

a cell with a container inserted therein;

Fig. 10 is a perspective view similar to Fig. 9;

Fig. 11 is a horizontal section along

the line 11-11 in Figure 9;

FIG. 12 is a vertical section along FIG

Line 12-12 in Figure 9;

909809/0707

TER MEER · MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 14 -

Fig. 13 is a partially broken away

Side view of a container as provided in accordance with FIGS. 9 to 12, in another embodiment; 5

Fig. 14 is a horizontal section along it

the line 14-14 in Figure 9;

15 is a partially broken away side view of a container according to FIG

Figures 13 and 14;

Figure 16 is a side view of an alternate embodiment of the container 9 to 15 for receiving

Devices of reduced dimensions;

Fig. 17 is a front view of the device

of Fig. 16;
20th

Figure 18 is a vertical section through

a security entrance usable for cells and containers of the invention;
25th

Figure 19 is a section along the line

19-19 in Fig. 18;

Fig. 20 is a schematic diagram of a typical electrical circuit

to control the doors of the cells and containers with an overtaking control;

Fig. 21 is a schematic circuit diagram of a

further electrical circuit.

0 9809/0707

TER SEA. MÜLLER. STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 15 -

In particular, FIGS. 1 to 4 show a cell 10 with a Number of wall panels 12, which are made of a material and a structure on v / iron, which can be accessed by people impede. In addition, the wall panels 12 are preferably transparent and shockproof including spherical and bulletproof. The wall panels include a wall panel 12a which is modified to provide a transaction port or a switch window 13 can accommodate. The wall panels 12 and 12a are at least equally between Way impact-resistant or ball-resistant, rigid vertical supports 14 attached, which in the circumferential area of a cover plate 16 and, if desired, a base plate 18 are attached. It is of course also possible to have a single wall panel 12 to use to form the cell wall. As shown in Fig. 1, an inlet 20 of the cell 10 becomes partial bridged by a sliding door 22, which is guided in rails not shown or on a rotatable support and drive shaft is attached to either the top plate 16 or the bottom plate 18 or both are attached. According to a preferred embodiment, the door 22 is provided by an arrangement not shown Driven by a motor and worm wheel, and in the drive there is a lock that only comes from one end can be operated, i.e. the door 22 can only be moved by switching on the motor. If therefore the door 22 is closed, it is secured at the same time and cannot be moved by hand, so that it can rotate in the opposite direction of the motor is necessary to open the door. However, it is obvious that every common type of actuation for locking and then be used to secure and to open and then unlock the inlet 20 can. In addition, the securing and unlocking of the door can be carried out separately from the closing and opening of the door Function.

35

An additional wall plate 12b, which is designed similarly to the wall plates 12 and preferably also through

909809/0707

TER SEA ■ MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 16 -

is formed visually and bullet-proof and bullet-proof, forms the door 22 and is within a vertical door frame 23 attached. The door 22 can be opaque or opaque. You may be in a less preferred one Embodiment be hinged to the cell, it can have a locking mechanism for securing and unlocking and have a flat or curved design.

A number of cells are preferably used, which in particular, as will be explained below, in a system located within a building according to FIGS. 6 and 7 are combined and an intermediate plate 24 between adjacent cells 10. The drive motor, not shown, is on the intermediate plate to operate the door 22 attached.

The door can easily be passed through, for example by a user or another person inside the cell Operation of a control panel 26, which is shown in Figs. 1 to 5 schematically and in a similar manner for the Cells of Figs. 6 and 7 can be changed, operated. Access to actuation of the control panel 26 can if desired, can be achieved from outside the cell by removing an outer cover 27 (Fig. 6).

As shown in particular in the embodiment of FIG. 7, the door 22 serves the dual purpose, on the one hand To secure switch window 13 or the inlet 20 as desired and at the same time the inlet 20 and the switch window 13 to unlock or open. This practical effect of the cell according to the invention becomes particularly simple achieved when the cell 10 is round in cross-section and the door 22 has a width that allows it to be closed and sufficient to secure the switch window 13 when the interior of the cell is open to the outside through the inlet 20 is while the switch window 13 is released when

909809/0707

TER MEER · MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 17 -

the inlet 20 is completely closed by the door 22 and is secured. Such a door forms a semicircle of approximately 180 °, as shown in Fig. 7, provided that said target at an angular distance between the Inlet 20 and the switch window of 180 ° should be achieved. The door moves in a path around an axis that is in the essentially coincides with the axis of the cell in which the door is stored. However, the same also applies to the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 5. If the lateral Edges of the switch window and the inlet are closer together or alternatively or additionally the switch window and the inlet is closer to one another around the perimeter of the cell, the lateral width of the door can be unaffected their properties can be reduced, as will be explained below. ;

The cell 10 may have a switch 28, such as in particular is shown in Fig. 7, or according to FIGS. 1 to 4 and 8 overlap the switch 28 partially. The switch window 13 in any case comprises a transfer opening 29, which can be designed in a conventional manner and for example a trough in the switch 28, which is located in a cutout 30 of the wall plate, such as Fig. 8 shows. This makes the processing of a business, for example between a counter clerk, cashier or inspectors and a client. This arrangement can be open or closed by a conventional closure such as a bulletproof shield 32. This shield 32 is in two verticals Guides 34 out, which are mounted on the inside of the wall plate 12a. The shield can be like a guillotine be raised or lowered manually or automatically, but the shield is secured and released preferably by means of an integrated electrical control system of the present invention, which is based on FIG Figs. 20 and 21 will be explained.

909809/0707

TER SEA. MÜLLER ■ STEINMEISTER adherence

- 18 -

This tax system comprises, as already indicated, Devices for securing and releasing the door 22, so that the transfer opening 29 is closed when the door 22 is open and is automatically locked in the closed position. When the door is secured, the opening 29 can be unlocked or to be open or at least to be opened by hand to the extent that it is necessary for the transaction to be carried out is necessary between the clerk and the customer.

According to FIG. 5, the switch is through an automated or automatic processing unit 38 for banking transactions replaced, which comprise an exchange unit 40 in the cutout 30 of the wall plate 12a. If desired, the shield can 32 can also be provided in this form of application, so that improper actuation of the exchange unit 40 is avoided can be, or the control system can alternatively or additionally a complete closure of the exchange unit cause when the door is open or entry or exit through the door is enabled.

This security system according to the invention for processing of transactions can be varied in different ways and also for use as a bank counter, for example customized outside or inside a bank.

Cells outside a building are most often used in combination with machines to handle Banking. If the cell is used inside the building, it is added to a standard bank counter 28, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, or with an intermediate plate 24 as an external bank counter according to FIG. 6 and 7 combined. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, which is applicable to automated banking machines, surrounds the cell 10 for reasons of increased security, mobility and space utilization, a second enclosed space in which the bank machine is arranged, as will be explained below.

909809/0707

TER SEA. MÜLLER ■ STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 19 -

The switch 28 can be in the trough of the transfer opening 29 comprise a cylindrical turntable as described in US Pat. No. 3,702,101. Preferably one is Facility provided to improve or enable acoustic communication. To this end come various conventional communication systems in a not shown section of the wall plate 12a, which accommodates the switch window 13 may be provided. For example, intercom boxes are disclosed in U.S. Patent 3,298,329 suitable.

As indicated above, the transfer mechanism should be designed as a trough or in some other way can, preferably be closable, so that the surface of the cell 10 facing the customer is essentially is uniform and bulletproof. The door 22 is preferably controlled in conjunction with the locking and unlocking mechanism the door so that the door is secured in the closed position when the transfer opening is open is or can be opened, and is closed and secured when the transfer opening is open or open can be.

The cell can have any desired shape and in particular round, as shown in the drawing, or oval, rectangular, triangular, hexagonal or square, but according to a preferred embodiment the internal dimensions should be chosen in such a way that that entry by more than one person is not possible. This can be done in a simple manner and without the risk of Claustrophobia can be achieved with the clerk that a plate for writing or for receiving objects is introduced into the interior of the cell with sufficient width so that the cell walls are at a considerable distance from the user of the cell.

The wall panel 12 and 12a and the door 22 are on the one hand

909809/0707

TER SEA ■ MÜLLER ■ STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 20 -

been designated as bulletproof, on the other hand, however, preferably transparent, for example made of glass or clear plastic that provide a pleasant look and feel of insulation that a customer has could otherwise occur within the secured cell. In addition, facilitates a see-through Material monitoring the user of the cell.

Alternatively, the wall panels can be treated so that they are opaque from the outside and transparent from the inside so that the user cannot be observed inside the cell, but can observe his surroundings can. This can be useful when the cell is located in a remote location outdoors. 15th

A communication device can be provided within the cell so that the user can summon police protection before leaving the cell, if circumstances so require. Of course, the transparent and opaque side of the wall panels can also be chosen the other way around.

In addition, one or more inlet grilles can be provided, preferably in the door 22 and the cover plate 16, so that air can enter the cell. A fan may be provided in the cell to increase ventilation and expel warm air through a grille in the top plate 16. It can also be a suitable air conditioning unit be provided. The air inlet grille is preferably located if used, at the bottom of the door and has rigid, bulletproof louvers on the outer and inner Surface, which are directed in a conventional manner to the ground, so that they have the passage of a ball from Prevent the inside of the cell to the outside and vice versa.

35

Suitable devices for closing can also be used

909809/0707

TER MEER - MÖLLER ■ STEINMEISTER Hastings "

- 21 -

the air grilles may be provided so that they can be temporarily closed if the cell is surrounded with tear gas or some other fluid to overwhelm the user of the cell.
.

As mentioned earlier, the door can do this too be modified so that it is hingedly connected to the cell. It can also be used as a sliding plate from the The ceiling can be pulled down or possibly also pulled up from the bottom of the inlet TO.

It should be noted that expressions such as closed, secured, blocked and locked are used in the present Description should have the same meaning as .15 for the expressions released, unlocked, unlocked and is open provided that reference is made to the normal operation of the door 22. According to the attached drawing the door 22 is secured and unlocked by a drive motor. This also applies to the switch window 13, if a motorized shutter controls the switch window 13 and the inlet 20. For example, if an electric locking magnet is used instead of a drive motor, the switch window be unlocked or unlocked, but the actual opening takes place separately, for example by hand Lifting the shield 32 in Fig. 8. This also applies to the door 22 in the inlet 20. An electromagnetic door latch would be particularly useful in a hinge type suspended, non-powered door or any other door that is opened by hand in particular from the interior of the Cell could be moved.

The base plate 18 of the cell ¹ Ie 10 is usually and preferably screwed or otherwise firmly connected to the floor of the bank or the other counter area in which the cell is located.

909809/0707

TER MEER - MÜLLER. STEINMEISTER

- 22 -

In a preferred embodiment of the invention includes the cell 10 has one or more further closable containers inside, as for example in FIG. 9 through 12 is shown. In these figures, some containers 200 are shown inside the cell. These containers serve to accommodate electronic data processing equipment, communication and automatic processing equipment or other processing systems including ATMs, the associated safe armor and the like., the security against damage and, alternatively or additionally, storage in a specially and carefully maintained and controlled atmosphere. One of these institutions can immediately respond to any deviation from address this regulation for any reason, such as investigating and fighting fire. If desired, can also a small emergency power source can be provided.

As shown in Figures 9 through 12, is on the door frame 23 and the top plate 16 and the bottom plate 18 on both sides of the inlet 20 at an angle to the circumference the cell 10 in the direction of the interior of the cell on both sides of the inlet an input plate 204 attached, the inner vertical edges are in contact with the door 22a and press together. The door 22a is around a vertical Axis parallel to the axis of cell 10, slidably rotatable between first and second positions. The diameter the door 22a is much smaller than that of the cell 10.

The door 22a is arcuate in horizontal cross-section and moves between a first position in which the inlet 20 is open to the person entering (FIG. 9) and a second position (FIG. 10) in which the inlet is closed and the Container 200 is accessible. To avoid access to the container 200 without completely closing the inlet 20, while the door 22a, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, is semicircular

909809/0707

TER SEA. MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 23 -

is moved from its first to its second position, it is only necessary that the door 22a be at an angle forms over 130 ° and under 270 ° in the horizontal cross-section. Preferably, a number of doors 22b and 22c can be used, as will be explained below in connection with FIGS. 18 and 19. It is still possible to reduce the distance between the inlet 20 and the access to the container 200 compared to 180 ° and thus reducing the distance between the two, as shown with regard to the door 22 and the switch window 13 according to FIG Fig. 1 to 4 was explained.

As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the side edges 212 of the door meet the inner edges of the entrance panels 204 in the first position with the inlet open and in the second position with the inlet closed according to FIG. 12 together. If more space is required inside the cell 10, the entrance panels 204 extend outwardly from the door frame 23 and the door can move outwardly, with a lug if desired can be provided in the adjoining area of the cover plate 16, which corresponds to the arched shape of the door in the second position is adapted. A similar approach can be provided on the base plate 18, provided that it is not in contact with the floor the cell aligns around.

Incidentally, the mentioned approach is not necessary if For example, a suspended ceiling is provided in one plane with the cover plate 16 of the cell 10. Alternatively the doors 22b and 22c according to FIGS. 18 and 19 can be provided instead of the door 22a, through which the cross section of the Significantly reduces space otherwise required in inlet 20 for effective actuation 22a.

The door is mounted in the same way and is made in the same way Way operated, opened and closed as well as secured and unlocked, as in the embodiments of Fig.

909809/0707

TER MEER · MÜLLER ■ STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 24 -

1 to 8 is the case. The door 22a (or 22b and 22c) is made also preferably made of impact-resistant, in particular ball-resistant material and structure.

The containers 200 within the cell are preferably mated to the door 22a of the cell 10.

The units or containers 200 within the cell 10 can advantageously also be used without the cell 10 as shown in Figs. 13 to 15 and thereafter should be explained.

An exemplary container 200, particularly used within cell 10, includes a housing 220 having a substantially cylindrical shape, but other shapes or combined shapes can also be used will. The housing has a vertical fixed back wall 222 and one or more inlets and one or a plurality of sliding arcuate doors 224 and 225 if another door is provided. the lateral edges of the doors meet with the rear wall 222 in the locked position. In the completely Doors 224 and 225 are preferably in the open position inside and outside of the rear wall 222, and they move along a path about an axis that is substantially coincides with the axis of the arcuate rear wall 222. The fixed back wall 222 and the doors In a preferred embodiment, 224 and 225 each form semicircles of approximately 180 ° and thus a cylinder in the closed position. -

The housing 220 from the aforementioned movable and fixed components can consist of various materials. If it will accommodate a computer assembly, a second door 224 is desirable made of clear, impact resistant and normally bullet resistant material and preferably with a number of concentric doors

909809/0707

TER SEA. MÖLLER STEJNMEISTER Hastings

- 25 -

225, which are made of metal that is both fireproof and impact resistant.

If two concentric housings are used, the outer door is designated with 224 and the inner door with 225 will. Provided the doors are divided in a vertical direction are, according to their upper or lower arrangement with 224a for the upper door part, 224b for the lower door part, 225c for the inner upper door part and 225d for the inner lower door part.

According to FIGS. 13 to 15, an outer door made of transparent, impact-resistant and bullet-resistant material is expedient mounted in a rail 226a, which is formed on the circumference of an upper cover plate 274, and / or in a Rail 226b on the circumference of a base plate 284. A device inside the container 200 is designated 230. The second door 225 is provided inside the outer door 224 and is made of steel or other protective material Material. In the closed position, the side edges of these doors meet the fixed rear wall 222 over end strips 202 together. If the second door 225 is normally opaque, it can be divided in the horizontal direction so that the upper door part 225c can be opened and at least partially the device and its operation through the outer door 224 or 224a makes visible through it. The embodiments described above can be used when the container 200 is used inside the cell 10 or outside the cell as a free-standing unit, as in FIGS. 13 to 13 15 is shown. If the container accepts a bank machine, such as a payout or deposit machine, the moving and fixed parts of the container 200 must contain the burglar-proof material of such machines including the use of TOmm thick, stainless nickel steel according to ASTM 167-70 or similar materials as they will gradually in the future

9098097 070 7

TER sea · möller. Hastings Stone Master

through the direction of the Federal Reserve System or others authorized bodies.

If the container accommodates an ATM, its safe is usually located under the operating surface 332 of the device 230. In this case, FIGS 9, 10 and 12 the outer and inner doors 224,225, which otherwise can each represent a unit, divided in the horizontal direction so that two separate rotatable parts result, namely an outer upper door part 224a (FIGS. 9 and 12), an outer lower door part 224b, an inner upper door part 225c and an inner lower door part 225d with approximately equal vertical and horizontal dimensions. For example, the top door portions 224a and 225c can be left open during banking hours and at other times to be closed or open when the door 22a of the cell is out of the first in skips the second position.

On the other hand, if there is access for maintenance of the machine or the vault below the automatic switch or the control surface 232 is required, only the lower door parts 224b and 225d or these in Connection to the upper door parts 224a and 225c and preferably rotated in connection with the door of the cell by rotating the door 22a to the second position so that the maintenance agent or other authorized person to the vault from the protected door of the cell 10 obtained from access.

30th

According to a preferred embodiment, which is shown in particular in FIGS. 9, 10 and 11, a second container, which is also designated by 220, for receiving an additional electronic data processing device 240 intended for the operation of the ATM. The housing of this container can, if necessary, be made of similar material Material like the first housing, possibly also made of

909809/0707

TER MEER · MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 27 -

impact and fireproof material. The housing 220 of the latter container is similarly shaped and made of a fixed rear wall 222 and one or more inlets with doors. In this case, however, the second door 224 and 225, if this inner door is required, expediently not divided, but as a formed a piece, since it is normally not necessary that different groups of people gain access, as is the case with the automated teller machine 230 in the first container. The second container can of course also have divided doors, if necessary. Furthermore, at least one is movable Door 224 is provided, which is preferably transparent so that the device 240 can be monitored without the Environment of the device is disturbed, as can be seen from FIGS. 13 to 15. A second door 225 can act as a protective shield inside the fixed rear wall 220 may be provided and made of impact-resistant and fire-resistant material, such as metal. This protective shield is usually opaque and often also in the mentioned second container intended.

In any case, the container 200, as described above as the first or second container, has a turntable 244, which is independently rotatably disposed within the housing 220 and preferably up to its peripheral walls enough. Turntable 244 is preferably flat, but can support additional turntables 246 and 248 that are arranged independently rotatable above the turntable 244 in the housing 220, as illustrated by the example of FIG is. These additional turntables can be round or circular in their 'horizontal surface. the Doors 225 and their door parts 225c and 225d (Fig. 15) normally end below the circumference of the turntable 244, as shown in Fig. 13 at the bottom of the figure. The outside of the turntable is limited by its dimensions a rotating plate 280 on which the door 225 at its upper

909809/0707

TER Meer · Müller. Hastings Stone Master

- 28 -

End is usually attached. If a bank machine, such as a payout or deposit machine within the Is the container, the door 225 preferably extends from the upper cover plate 274 via a flange 289 to to the bottom plate 284 so that Federal Reserve Board regulations, such as Regulation T, are met.

The turntable allows easy access to the back or another side of the device or the Data processing system in the container for maintenance purposes or the like. On the spot and by one and the same Entrance for all purposes. This results in a considerable saving of space. The rotation of the turntable can optionally via a conventional control panel (not shown) with the opening of one or all of the segments of the container and the door 22a can be coordinated.

All functions described so far and also the locking and unlocking of the cell and the container are expediently carried out with the aid of a conventional electrical Circuit. The control devices correspond to those with respect to the cell 10 according to FIGS 4 have been described.

The turntable is expediently independent in each case by a drive motor 250 and a drive shaft 252, which are connected via a conventional gear or bevel gear system 254. The drive shaft 252 is on attached to the underside of the turntable 244 in its axis of rotation (Fig. 13). However, the rotation of the turntable can can also be effected by various other mechanical drives and may also be carried out by hand. The position the turntable can be operated by an externally actuated, not shown brake or a locking mechanism be set on the drive shaft 252.

A similar drive 270 is located on the cover plate

909809/0707

TER SEA. MÖLLER · STEINMEISTER "Hostings

- 29 -

274 within a hood 275 (Fig. 13). It includes a drive shaft 276 that extends through the top plate 274 and is rotatably supported in this by a bearing, not shown. The drive shaft ends in the axle the rotary plate 280 to which it is fixedly connected and which is rotated by the drive shaft. The inner door 225 of the container 20 0 may rest on the turntable 224, but is preferably with the circumference of the turntable 280 connected and rotatable by hand or mechanically. When the inner door 225 in the horizontal direction in two door parts 225c and 225d is divided, the holder and the drive for the door part 225c can be in the same way how the drive for the door 225 can be designed as a whole. The support and the drive for the door part 225d can be an arcuate rail on the base plate 284 with a include not shown inner drive ring and a drive motor. Of course, others can too Drive types are used. Another alternative is manual operation in conjunction with an electrical control or a freewheel system for actuating the lock in the event of a failure of the drive mechanism. The form and the drive of an external one Door 224 can be configured in a manner similar to the elements of inner door 225. The side edges of the door 225 meet the fixed rear wall 222 in the open position, and the lower edge is adjacent to the base plate 284. The top edge can connect the top cover plate 274 via an elongated flange 289 as mentioned earlier. The fixed rear wall 222 is with the outer edge with the upper cover plate 274 is connected outside the circumference of the rotating plate 280 and extends to the bottom plate 284 who stands the unity. The top of the revolving door 225 is preferably slidable and sealed by means of the flange 289 is sealed with respect to the cover plate 274, and is in particular when a bank machine is received the lower end similarly engages the floor panel

909809/0707

TER MEER · MÜLLER ■ STEINMEISTER

- 30 -

284 as noted above. The doors 224 and 225 can also be divided in the vertical direction, however this is usually less useful.

■ 5 A rotary guide made of supports 285 is used to support the Turntable 244. The supports can be extended telescopically so that they can support the turntable 244 at any height above the bottom plate 284. Simultaneously the flange 289 is used in the same way to adjust the height of the rotary plate 280 of the door 225.

The system according to the invention can also respond to an alarm or overtaking control, as already discussed in connection has been treated with the cell of FIGS. 1 to 4, so that in the event of a seismic shock or an unauthorized or programmed attempt to gain access, for example as a result of a bank machine an attempted break-in or other incorrect handling may be the case, the inner door 225 or their door parts 225c and 225d are closed while the door 22a is locked in position so that the The perpetrator is being held in cell 10.

In the case of the container 220 and in particular its free-standing Embodiment according to FIGS. 13 to 15 is an upper hood 275 is provided, which starts from a suspended ceiling 286 or is connected to it, which according to FIGS. 13 and 15 contains conventional heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems as well as electrical connection cables which the container can be connected, so that, for example, in an electronic data processing system the ambient conditions necessary for its operation can be created in the container. A riser 290 serves as a connection for said lines to the interior of the container 200 according to FIG. 13. The supports 14, which are shown for example in Fig. 1, can also be used for the fixed rear wall of the second container.

909809/0707

TER MEER - MÖLLER · STEINMEISTER 'Hastings

- 31 -

and the outer cell can be integrated with riser 290 and gas flow through the container transfer. In the interest of this transfer, the cover plate 274 is perforated in a manner not shown. The turntable 244, like the upper turntable 280, can also be perforated so that a uniform Distribution of the currents mentioned results. On the other hand, a similar pipe in the floor can be used for heating, Ventilation and air conditioning can be provided through the base plate 284, as indicated schematically in FIG. 15 is. There can also be individual units for climate control within the hood 275 for charging the interior of the container with the devices 230 may be provided. Fire Detectors 294, Fire Extinguishers 295, and Engine Controls 297 and an emergency generator 299 for these systems are located in the hood, as shown in Fig. 13, without significantly impairing the assembly, disassembly or mobility of the container 200 of the housing 220. These Devices are also used for the cells described in Figures 9-12 above. Alternatively you can these elements on the bottom plate 284 of the container 200 or under the bottom plate 18 of the cell 10 and under the Turntable of the container 200 or below a raised floor system of the cell may be provided.

25th

A number of freestanding, i.e. not within one Cell 10 arranged containers, which are illustratively connected to a false ceiling or a ceiling are arranged is shown in FIG. The containers each include an upper hood 275, a fixed housing 220, an inlet and a door 224 made of clear material, so that the user of the device 230 within the container 200 can observe the operation of the devices without opening the door 224 in any case while he is located on a control desk 292. However, there can be a second inner or outer, reinforcing and protective door 225 may be provided, for example from refractory and

909809/0707

TER MEER · MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER

Hastings

- 32 - ^l

impact-resistant material such as _r can consist of steel about and thus normally is opaque. Such a door serves to additionally secure the inlet and is normally pushed back into the housing, as is shown for the container 200c in FIG. The normally transparent, outer, concentrically arranged door 224 serves primarily to protect the interior of the container 200, but allows the device in the container to be observed. The normally heavier, opaque door 225 can be closed when the data device is not in use, or it can close automatically in the event of fire, water intrusion, or attempted damage or abuse of the device.

As illustrated with reference to the container 200a in FIG. 15 the transparent door 224 is locked so that a controlled atmosphere is maintained in the container will. In the container 200b of FIG. 15, the outer transparent door 224 is as well as the inner protective door 225 opened and pushed onto the back of the device 240 so that the device is freely accessible and on the turntable 244 can be rotated for maintenance. The container 200c in FIG. 15 agrees with the container in this respect 200a match. In the case of the container 20Od, both the inner and the outer door are closed in this Trap consist of door parts 224a, 224b, 225c and 225d.

A particular advantage of the embodiment of FIG. 15 is that the atmosphere in the room in which the containers are not strictly regulated must be, which is required within the container in which the electronic data processing equipment is housed are. Entry into and exit from the computer room is possible at any time, and anyway Each container is protected from damage, with each door 224 locking as well as the cells 10 discussed above is. At the same time, every single electronic data

909809/0707

TER MEER · MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Eastings

- 33 -

Processing device removed from its position with the container and at any time again coupled in another position to existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning lines.
5

An extendable ramp can be used for installation and dismantling the data devices from a container or a cell are used, provided the devices are on a turntable, which is above the level of the ground.

10

Figures 16 and 17 show a container 300 for smaller implements. A computer desk terminal is an example or a micro-computer 304, which is indicated schematically in FIGS. 16 and 17, into consideration. The container consists of a stationary housing 305, a door 306 which is shown closed in Fig. 16 and open in Fig. 17, and preferably represents an opaque metallic protective shield that is rotatable about a vertical axis, the at the same time represents the vertical axis of the housing 305.

The rotatable door 306 is slidable about this axis and hung in a similar manner to the door 225 of the container 200 discussed above. The micro-computer or the device 304 is arranged on a turntable 310. In addition, a ventilation device, such as a . Fan, a fire detector, a fire extinguisher and other devices, not shown, for scanning a damage attempt or misuse of the device can be housed in the container 300 as shown in relation to Figs has been explained, although the housing can also be connected with lines for this purpose.

The door 306 can be rotated about a horizontal or an inclined axis be. The shape of the container is shown in the preferred embodiment of FIGS. 16 and 17 as being spherical. However, other shapes can be used so that the shape of the housing 305, for example the Spherical shape, and the shape of the door 306, for example the half

909809/0707

TER SEA. MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 34 -

spherical shape, can depend to a considerable extent on the shape of the received device 304. The drive for the Door 306 may include a slip clutch that terminates arcuate movement of door 306 when the path of the Door has an obstruction. There may also be sensing elements along the edges of the door 306 so that Objects in the path of movement of the door temporarily interrupt the movement of the door until they have been removed. The container 300 is preferably on a switch or on some other type of support surface adjustable height attached.

Figures 18 and 19 illustrate the operation of the doors 22b and 22c, as an alternative to the cell 10 alone or in conjunction with the container 200 or other embodiments of the container can be used. The door of Figures 18 and 19 can be used as a person entrance 340 for Controlled entry into areas can be used, for example a security check or cleaning require, while at the same time the secured area is not exposed to the external environment.

18 and 19 are two arched doors 22b and 22c provided independently of one another, but relative to one another in a circular manner around a common axis are movable. The side edge of one of the doors meets the side edge of the concentric other door together when the doors occupy complementary areas of their cylindrical movement path. Both doors can be in be semicircular in a horizontal section, but should preferably be in their cylinder circumferential angle differentiate. For example, the inner door 22c occupies an arc of about or exactly 180 °, while the the other door forms an angle of more than 90 - 180 °. The smaller values of the latter range are generally preferable because the door 22b of these dimensions on the one hand meets the necessary requirements, such as

909809/0707

TER SEA ■ MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 35 -

Securing and protecting the protected area, but requires a much smaller cross-section than it is would be the case with a single door of 270 °.

The inner door 22c is fixed to the upper side Rotary plate 280 connected. The rotary plate 280 is connected to the vertical drive shaft 276, which in turn is connected to a drive motor 350. The drive shaft 276 is in an upper support plate 252 with Stored using a conventional bearing, not shown. The outer door 22b, which has an arc angle of 90-180 ° is suspended on the periphery of the rotary plate 280 so as to be movable and slidable independently of the door 22c. It is driven by a drive ring or toothed ring, not shown, with the aid of a drive motor 254, which can be an electric motor. However, there are also mechanical, pneumatic, other electrical ones or other drives into consideration. The drive motor 354 is in an eccentric position on the turntable 280 attached, which is connected to the drive shaft 276. The second drive motor 354 is driven by a scanning mechanism 356, which is attached to one of two support brackets 358 of the assembly, and the drive motor 354 as well as the scanning mechanism 356 are connected by means of conventional electrical control devices. the Support brackets 358 ensure the stability of the arrangement by grasping the lateral edge of the carrier plate 352, which is also connected to the support beams via struts 360 extending from each of the support beams 358 to the opposite edges of the support plate 352 extend.

Doors 22b and 22c move between three essential positions and return to after a cycle has been completed first position back. Therefore, when a person enters a cell or a computer room as shown in FIG. 15 or another would like to enter the room provided with an inlet 340, it first enters a circle which is

909809/0707

TER MEER · MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 36 -

Movement path of the doors 22b and 22c is determined. In this area, for example, an identification first takes place by using a personal identification card, or by stepping on a scanning mat 400, which normally only responds to a specific person, or through other security measures. The person, who is located within the circle mentioned, is the inner door 22c of 180 ° 3ogenwinkel opposite, the one Forms cavity for the person. The preferably smaller outer door 22b is located concentrically behind this door. This is the first door position mentioned above. As soon as an activation of the inlet 340, for example is done by the scanning mechanism 356, the inner door 22c rotates in a direction opposite to that outer door 22b. The relative directions of rotation are shown in FIG. The inner door 22c rotates counterclockwise and clockwise outer door 22d. These directions can of course be reversed, and the internal and external arrangement of the doors can may also be interchanged, although the arrangement of FIG. 19 may be considered preferred.

When taking the second, above-mentioned position, the outer door 22b is moved along with the aid of its drive of the rotating plate 280 rotated clockwise, although in absolute terms, it stops while the inner door 22c moves counterclockwise together with the rotating plate 280 moves until the point is reached in which one side edge of the two doors with the other Edge meets and the arc occupied by the doors corresponds to the sum of the arc angles of the doors. The entry into the interior of the cell 10 or the space shown in FIG. 15 or shown in FIG. 15 remains in this position another room or container 200 closed, while the exit into the area outside of the mentioned Circle is significantly limited or excluded depending on the arc angle of the outer door 22b. The doors

909809/0707

TER MEER · MÜLLER ■ STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 37 -

then continue to move clockwise and counterclockwise in their third and last position, in which they again lie concentrically, but in the same area of the circle from which the person originally entered. The door 22c closes this side of the Circle completely while the outer door 22b is behind the inner door. The opposite side of the The circle is freely open in the third position so that the person can enter the cell from the circle.

When this is done, the sensing mechanism 356 reverses the direction of movement of the doors and a return to the first position. The passage through three mentioned positions is continuous and lays in practice the use of an outer door close to a reduced arc angle. Although it is unlikely that a burglar or intruder can access that through doors 22b and 22c in their extended position limited space, which position is achieved by the arcuate movement in opposite directions including of the movements of the inner door 22c as such, it is possible, for example, for a person to throwing a firearm, bomb or explosive device into the container where another person is in it, if the outer or security door does not form an arc of more than 90 °. Thus a violation of an authorized User of a cell or container is prevented, which user is protected by the doors 22b and 22c is, the drive motors can be provided with slipping clutches that the movement of the doors temporarily interrupt if the path of the doors is blocked. In this case it is useful if the control device returns the doors to their previous first position. Likewise, sliding scanning elements can be attached to the Edges of the doors 22b and 22c may be provided on rails located on the sliding doors, and an electric one Establish connection with the scanning mechanism 356 so that when the scanning elements are deflected from their

909809/0707

TER SEA. MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER laprings

- 38 -

The movement of the doors is temporarily interrupted or preferably reversed by an object, until the obstacle is removed.

In the case of the cell according to FIGS. 1 to 5, the inlet is preferably secured and released with the aid of a electrical circuit. In each of the embodiments 1 to 4, 6 to 7, 5 or 9 to 12, the electrical circuit, as in the example of the embodiment 6 to 7 is to be explained relatively simple, since the regulation of the door 22 for opening and closing the switch opening and the inlet can serve and a device according to FIG. 0 or a second door according to FIGS. 9 to 12 can be omitted.

However, this leads to a disadvantage in that the switch opening and the inlet in the closed position cannot be secured at the same time when an alarm circuit occurs and the opening and closing suspend, as will be explained below.

20th

Fig. 20 is a simplified circuit diagram of an electrical control circuit for securing and releasing the door and the switch opening. In the electrical circuit there is also a possibility, the normal one To pass over the security and release system for the door or the switch opening, as in the example of FIG. 1 to should be explained.

The system includes a door control mechanism for a cell 10 for normal operation and an overtaking control, which can be used, for example, by the clerk or a guard at the bank.

If the overtaking control and the alarm device intervene, They prevent the door 22 from being opened. At the same time, an authorized person can contact someone else Position is by an acoustic or optical

909809/0707

TER SEA. MÜLLER - STEINMEISTER He.StiligS

- 39 -

Signal that is integrated into the overtaking circuit. The invention allows an intruder to be arrested directly at the place of his act.

A current source 50 is one via a normally closed contact 70 Alarm relay 68 and a switch 72 for closing the door are connected to a reversing controller 62 for the motor. When the switch 72 is closed, it causes the door 22 to be closed and locked, either by the mentioned, not shown worm drive or in some other way by an independent locking. When the door 22 is closed, it causes a switch 54 to close so that a magnet 56 is energized, which releases the switch window 13 or, if desired, opens it.

If the customer's business at counter 15 with a Counter clerk or a processing machine is completed, a corresponding switch 58 is through the Switch official operated, which leads to the closure of the counter window 13. If an automatic settlement unit 38 is used instead of the clerk, this actuates the switch 58, which is also a switch 60 for unlocking and opening the door 22 closed will. When the door is opened, the switch 54 is opened again, so that the magnet 56 is switched off and the switch window 13 by a return spring of the magnet is secured.

The mentioned measures of the clerk can by the ATM. If necessary, the cycle can also be set so that delay times are different Duration between the securing of the switch window and the unlocking of the door 22 lie.

35

The facilities for securing and releasing can through an alarm device can be copied, which is also in

909809/0707

TER MEER · MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 40 -

the circuit is present. When the alarm relay 68 is switched on the normally closed contact 70 of the relay opens, so that the functions of opening and closing the Door to be lifted. The door 22 can either remain in its respective position when an alarm is given, or it can return to the closed position from any position. The alarm relay 68 is switched on by closing the switch 64. Thereupon a contact 80 on the alarm relay is closed, see above that the alarm condition is maintained until a switch 82 is depressed and the circuit is opened.

20 can be modified in such a way that the switch 54, the magnet 56 and their connecting lines are omitted will. In this case, too, the circuit has the functions of opening and closing the door and the door Overtaking system. The possibility for a user of the cell to leave it is temporarily available during a Business process switched off by actuating the switch 58 manually or automatically.

An essential feature is the interaction of the door 22 and the switch window 13. The switch window is normally secured when in the closed position. It is unlocked when the door 22 is completely closed. When the door 22 is unlocked or opened, the switch window can be locked be. The options for the counter clerk to unlock or open the door are also switched off, provided that the switch window is not secured. This is achieved by the switch 58, which controls the state of the switch window 13 records. When the switch window 13 is closed is, the switch 58 is also closed so that the door can be operated. When the switch window is open is, the switch 58 is also open and the operation of the door is disabled.

909809/0707

TER SEA. MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Holdings

- 41 -

The security system explained above can not only be used for a cell occupied by a counter clerk, but also used in conjunction with an ATM. In the latter case, the control can ensure that the ATM is only released when the door 22 is closed and secured. In this case, the unlocking is and raising of the shield 32 is not required.

A more detailed circuit diagram illustrating another embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. A DC power source 100 can be connected to the circuit by a clerk or another Person can be connected by means of a switch 110. Through this the door control is switched on and a light indicator 111 indicates that the cell is in operation.

Depending on the position of the door 22 at this point in time, indicator lamps 131 and 116 light up indicating the opened door or display closed door position. For example, if the door is not fully open, the Counter clerks or another person open the door with a push button 120, through which a relay 125 is used to open the door is turned on, which turns on a drive motor 63 shown schematically in FIG. If the When the door is fully open, the cell can be entered and the indicator lamp 116 to indicate that the door is closed is illuminated on.

When the user has entered the cell, press in the example of Figs. 1 to 8, in which a control panel is provided within the cell, the user enters a Push button 152 down, by which a relay 113 is switched on, which in turn switches on the drive motor 63, the closing movement of the door 22 along a rail (not shown) into the closed position initiates. At this time, the door opening indicator lamp 131 lights up, indicating the user to the

909809/0707

TER SEA. MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 42 -

Closing the door indicates. The user can reverse the movement of the door 22 by pressing a push button 119, if he doesn't want to stay in the cell. When the door is fully closed, it becomes a limit switch closed, by means of which a magnet 117 is switched on, which enables the shield 32 of the switch window 13 to open or open it. When the switch window is open, a limit switch 127 is turned on so that awarded the indicator lamp 131 for the door opening and the Snap buttons 119 and 120 for opening the door outside Operation. At this point the business transaction can be carried out at the counter window.

After the end of the business transaction and the closing of the switch window, the limit switch 127 is closed, so that the indicator lamp 131 lights up for the door opening and an opening of the door by pressing down the Snap fasteners 119 and 120 permitted. The clerk or user of the cell can open the door at this point by pressing one of the push buttons 119 or 120 initiate. As a result, the opening relay 125 is switched on, which in turn switches on the motor 63, the the door 22 opens. In practice, the door 22 is not opened before the limit switch 114 is switched on, which de-energizes the magnet 117, which locks the switch window in the closed position (Fig. 10). The indicator lamp 116 for the door closing lights up now on, and the user can reverse the direction of movement of the door by depressing the push button 152, if he wants to work again in the cell. Contacts 136 and 156 are holding contacts for the door open relay 125 and the door closing relay 113, which keep the relays energized after the opening push buttons 119 and 120 and the lock button 152 have been depressed and released. One switch 128 is used to switch off the indicator lamp 131 for the Door opens when the door is fully open. Contact

909809/0707

TER SEA. MÜLLER ■ STEINMEISTER Eastings

- 43 -

te 115 and 129 are used to switch off the indicator lights 116 and 131 during the operation of the engine 63.

The clerk can press the push button 152 for a door closure by a customer by pressing and holding the push button 120. He can Otherwise, hold the door in any position by moving the switch 110 to the switched-off position 167. Furthermore, the clerk can override the control commands of a customer and lock the entrance with the help of the door 22, by moving the switch 110 to the closed position. The cell can also be opposite to its normal Operation can be switched off by switch 110, so that the indicator lamps go out and the control is switched off will.

When an alarm signal arrives from any position, for example from an alarm push button 138 of the teller, an alarm indicator 141 and an alarm relay 130 are turned on and through a hold contact 146 held. By switching on the alarm relay 130, a break contact 126 is opened, so that the indicator lamp 131 for the door opening and the push buttons 119,120 to open the door, so that the door cannot be opened by the drive motor.

At the same time, a step relay (not shown) or the like can preferably be provided through which a tape recorder is also included connected to the cell that is the source of the alarm.

During the alarm, the door locking functions and the switch window is not switched off. The alarm condition can be cleared by pressing down an alarm reset button or a main reset button 149 or 147.

35

When an alarm signal arrives from any Position, such as an alarm button 164, an alarm

909809/0707

TER SEA ■ MÜLLER ■ STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 44 -

Relay 137 and an alarm indicator 155 switched on and held by a holding contact 170. At this point, a signal arrives through the alarm line 159 the alarm relay 130 and the alarm indicator 140 of the cell. Provided that several cells are planned in one division the alarm signal is sent to the alarm relay

130 and alarm indicator 140 of all cells at the same time.

Diodes 157 and 158 according to FIG. 21 serve to isolate the first alarm system, the second alarm system and the Alarm line to prevent interference between this part of the circuit.

Switching on the alarm relay 137 becomes a normally closed contact 112 opened, through which the indicator lamps 116 and

131 for opening and closing the door, the push buttons 119, 120 and 152 for opening and closing the door and the magnet for window control are switched off, so that the inlet of the cell which is the source of the alarm is secured.

A normally closed contact 161 is opened and transmits an alarm signal to a guard position outside the business area, such as the police. Otherwise the alarm condition leads for all cells triggered in the above-mentioned manner, via the alarm line 159 to suspend the door functions in the remaining cells. The alarm condition also becomes one that is not shown Switching system switched on with which the tape recorder is connected to the cell that represents the alarm source. The alarm relay 130 cannot return during an alarm condition. The alarm condition is canceled by depressing an alarm reset button 172. However, the former level of the alarm condition remains until reset. By pressing the main reset button 147, the second and first alarm relays 137,130 of all cells involved switched off.

909809/0707

TER SEA. MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Fastings

- 45 -

The reset switches for the first and second alarm systems are located on a main panel, which is not shown in FIG and is in a protected position which is spaced from the cell and for the teller clerk is not accessible.

The door can be opened at any time by an emergency switch 139, which is located on the main control panel. A key switch 153, which is a police key switch, is also provided on this main control panel 154 enables the door to be opened at any time under the supervision of a suitable person and can be closed. Diodes 143 and 145 are used to isolate and prevent some parts of the circuit of disturbances between the emergency switch 139, the normal door opening system and the alarm system. counter 122, 123, 134 and 135 are expediently to protect the motor controller 62 (Fig. 20) and the motor 63 (Fig. 20) intended. Safety switches 121 and 131 on the door frame 23 hold the door open if there is a body between the edge of the door and a support 14 of the cell.

It is advantageous to use certain components twice in the positions indicated. For example, are the indicator lights on the customer control desk inside the cell, the control desk of the clerk and the main switching point expediently provided twice. In the same way, the alarm button 164 or another suitable Control device can be provided in the position of the counter clerk and at the main switching point.

In the control system of FIG. 21, the switch window 13 must be closed and secured before the door 22 is unlocked and can be opened. For this purpose, the limit switch 127 is activated by closing the switch window or Shutdown of an ATM closed, so that the door opening mechanism is put into operation. The magnet

909809/0707

TER MEER · MÜLLER ■ STEINMEISTER Hastings

- 46 -

117 of the switch window must be switched on before the switch window 13 unlocked and possibly opened or the automated teller machine 38 is switched on. The magnet 117 can also only be switched on when the door is completely closed is. This is done with the help of the limit switch 114, which is only opened when the door is completely is closed so that the switch window can not be unlocked earlier.

The control system described above as an electrical circuit can also be at least partially mechanical, optical, hydraulic or pneumatic elements for moving the individual parts, such as the door 22 and the Have shield 32.

15th

The security system according to the invention is not only applicable when it comes to the physical delivery of money, papers or the like, but it can also be used are used in the delivery of information, data processing systems or the optical monitoring of such Device.

909809/0707

Claims (32)

PATENT LAWYERS TER MEER - MÜLLER - STEINMEISTER D-8000 Munich P.2 D-A300 5! O! Efe! D Triftstrasse 4 Siekerwaü 7 £ O 3 U 3 3 HA 1000.06 0 GIP
St / ge Otis H. Hastings 130 East Crescent Avenue Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 UNITED STATES. Protective container for people and / or equipment PRIORITY: August 25, 1977, U.S.A., No. 827 PATENT CLAIMS fly Protective container for people and / or equipment, marked through a housing (10,200,305) provided with an opening (20), a door (22, · 225,306) to close the opening and a control mechanism to lock the door in the closed and / or open position. 2. Protective container according to claim 1, characterized in that k en η ζ e i c h η e t that the housing (10,200) essentially is cylindrical. 3. Protective container according to claim 2, characterized in that g e - 9098 0 9/0 707 ORIGINAL INSPECTED TER MEER · MÜLLER. STEINMEISTER Hastings indicates that the door (22,225) has an arcuate shape corresponding to the shape of the cylinder and is slidable along the wall of the cylinder.
5 4. Protective container according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that two concentric doors (224,225) are provided along the inner and outer surfaces of the arcuate rear wall (222) of the Cylinder are slidably displaceable. 5. Protective container according to claim 4, characterized in that g e k e η η ze Ichnet that the rear wall (222) and the doors (224,225) assume arc angles of substantially 180 °. 15th 6. Protective container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Doors are divided into at least two vertically one above the other door parts (224a, 224b, 225c, 225d). 20th 7. Protective container according to claim 1, characterized in that the door (22a) in horizontal cross section arcuate with a smaller radius than the housing and around a vertical axis to the side of the vertical central axis of the housing (10) in the area of the Inlet (20) is rotatably arranged. 8. Protective container according to claim 7, characterized in that the door (22a) has an arc angle of Occupies 180 to 270 °. 9. Protective container according to claim 7, characterized in that two concentric doors (22b, 22c) are provided. 35 10. Protective container according to claim 9, characterized in that the outer door (22b) has a bow winch 909809/0707 TER MEER · MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings angle from 90 to 180 ° and the inner door (22c) an arc angle of about 180 °. 11. Protective container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the door (22,22a, b, c, 224,225,306) with a drive motor to open and close inevitably connected and can only be actuated by this. 12. Protective container according to claim 11, characterized in that that the connection between drive motor and door (22 ... 306) is only possible from a protected position is interruptible. 13. Protective container according to claim 11 or 12, characterized marked that the connection between the drive motor and door (22 ... 306) contains a slip clutch and / or that sensing elements on the edges of the door for interruption in the event of obstacles in the path of the door are provided. 14. Protective container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Housing (10,200,305) is made of impact-resistant and bullet-proof material that is transparent from the outside and / or inside. 15. Protective container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the door (22 ... 306) made of impact-resistant and ball-resistant, from the outside and / or internally transparent material. 16. Protective container according to one of claims 4 to 15, characterized in that with two concentric doors (22b, 22c; 224,225) each one off transparent material and the other is made of opaque material. 909809/0707 TER MEER · MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings 17. Protective container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing as a cell (10) that can be entered by a person is trained. 18. Protective container according to claim 17, characterized in that the cell (10) is in one Wall plate (12a) has a counter window (13) for processing banking and the like. 10 19. Protective container according to claim 18, characterized in that the width of the door (22) in With respect to the position of the inlet (20) and switch window (13) is selected so that the door is in the open position the switch window closes. 20. Protective container according to one of claims 17 to 19, characterized in that the control mechanism a control panel (26) inside the cell (10) for closing and opening the door (22). 21. Protective container according to one of claims 18 to 20, characterized in that the switch window (13) can be closed by a shield (32) which has a drive that works with the drive of the door (22) Coupled via the control mechanism in the sense of an alternative opening and closing of the switch window and door is. 30th 22. Protective container according to claim 17, characterized in that from the interior of the cell (10) through its wall (12) an automatic processing unit (38), in particular a bank machine or the like. is accessible. 23. Protective container according to one of claims 17 to 21, 909809/0707 TER MEER · MÜLLER · STEINMEISTER Hastings thereby g e k e η η ζ e i c h η e t that within the Cell (10) in a lockable housing (200,305) an automatic processing unit (38) is arranged. 24, protective container according to claim 23, characterized in that g e mark e Ine t that opening and closing of the cell (10) and the further housing (200,305) via the Control mechanism are alternatively coupled. 25. Protective container according to one of claims 17 to 24, characterized by the fact that the cell (10) has ventilation grille that can be closed from the inside. 26. Protective container according to one of claims 17 to 25, characterized in that the cell (10) has an upper hood (275) and / or a lower floor system (284) to accommodate ventilation, air conditioning and connection units is connected. 27. Protective container according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the housing (200,305) the inclusion of devices in need of protection and / or air conditioning on a rotatable in the housing arranged turntable (244) permitted. 25th 28. Protective container according to claim 27, characterized in that the turntable (244) is adjustable in height and is substantially circular. 29. Protective container according to claim 27 or 28, characterized in that at least two turntables (244,246,248) are arranged one above the other. 30. Protective container according to one of claims 27 to 29, thereby g e k e η η ζ e leans that the housing (200,305) with an upper hood (275) and / or a lower floor system (284) to accommodate ventilation, 909809/0707 TER MEER - MÜLLER. STEINMEISTER Hastings - 6 ■ " Air conditioning and connection units is connected. 31. Protective container according to one of claims 27 to 30, characterized in that the housing (305) is spherical. 32. Protective container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Control mechanism comprises an electrical circuit (Fig. 20,21). 909809/0707