JP2005242638A - Automatic teller machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem of a conventional automatic teller machine wherein, since a person who needs simple support during operation, such as an elderly or sick person, sometimes leans his/her body or hands on an operation panel during operation, the operation panel, which bends due to a weight except on the periphery, resulting in damage to a built-in display and wiring. <P>SOLUTION: An automatic teller machine having a front protector such as a front panel or front maintenance door on the front face of a cabinet and having an operation panel on the cabinet and front protector is provided with a handle on the operation panel. The structure is further provided with at least one bushing and positioning stud on each of opposite upper sides of the cabinet and is provided with a support bushing at an upper end of the front panel. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an automatic teller machine.

Conventional automatic teller machines are generally configured as shown in FIG.
In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a cabinet, which generally includes a bill processing machine, a coin processing machine, a passbook bookkeeping machine, a card reader / writer, and the like.
Reference numeral 2 denotes a front panel having an upper surface side cover, which can be opened and closed and provided with a passbook entry / exit 3 and a card entry / exit 4.

Reference numeral 5 denotes an operation panel, which is provided with a display unit 6 with a touch panel for performing a transaction operation, a banknote slot 7 and a coin slot 8.
Reference numeral 9 denotes a front panel or a front maintenance door constituting the front protection plate. In the case of the front panel, it is generally fixed with a screw, and in the case of the front maintenance door, it can be opened and closed.

  However, in the conventional automatic teller machine described above, in the case of an operator who needs simple assistance to stand and operate, such as an elderly person or a person with a bad physical condition, the operator may lean on the operation panel. It may be operated by putting a hand on it. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 26, when the weight is applied to the operation panel other than the surroundings, there is a problem that the display panel and wiring mounted therein may be damaged due to bending.

However, because the periphery is easy to slide and the width is narrow, the hand is often applied to places other than the periphery.
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide means for holding on an operation panel.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an automatic teller machine in which a front protective plate such as a front panel or a front maintenance door is provided on the front surface of a cabinet, and an operation panel is disposed on the upper portion of the cabinet and the front protective plate. A handle is arranged on the operation panel.
Further, in the above configuration, at least one bush and positioning studs are provided on both sides of the upper end of the cabinet, and a support bush is provided on the upper end of a front protection plate such as a front panel or a front maintenance door. To do.

As a result, the present invention provides an effect that the user can operate the operation panel while holding the body while holding the handle, and an elderly person or an operator having a bad physical condition can easily operate.
In addition, there is an effect that the operation panel is not bent and the position of the banknote insertion / removal port is not shifted even if it is held by the handle.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
First Embodiment FIG. 1 is an overall explanatory view showing a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of an operation panel.
In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a cabinet, which generally includes a bill processing machine, a coin processing machine, a passbook bookkeeping machine, a card reader / writer, and the like.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a front panel having an upper surface side cover, which can be opened and closed and provided with a passbook entry / exit 3 and a card entry / exit 4.
Reference numeral 5 denotes an operation panel, which is provided with a display unit 6 with a touch panel for performing a transaction operation, a banknote slot 7 and a coin slot 8.
Further, in order to facilitate maintenance, the rear portion is rotatably attached to the cabinet 1 and further supports the weight when closed by the bushes 10a and 10b.

11a and 11b are positioning studs on the upper and left sides of the cabinet 1 for preventing the positional deviation in the left and right direction when the operation panel 5 is closed, and are fitted with stud receiving holes 12a and 12b provided on the lower surface of the operation panel 5. It is like that.
Reference numeral 9 denotes a front panel or a front maintenance door that constitutes a front protective plate, and a support bush 14 is attached to the upper surface of the front protective plate by fixing screws 15 or the like, as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 4, the support bush 14 has an inclined portion 16 formed in the rear portion.

The front panel is generally fixed to the cabinet 1 with screws, and the front maintenance door can be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism.
In the case of the front maintenance door, as shown in FIG. 2, an adjustment hole is formed in the cabinet 1 on the opposite side of the hinge mechanism (the lock mechanism side) so that the front maintenance door does not drop when a load is applied from above. A bracket 17 is provided, and a load receiving stud 18 fitted to the adjustment hole bracket 17 is fixed to the front maintenance door.

Reference numeral 19 denotes a handle which is attached around the upper surface of the operation panel 5 and may be attached to either the left or right side. However, as shown in FIG. It is attached to protrude from the end.
As shown in FIG. 5, the base 20 is fixed to a frame 21 provided around the inner side of the operation panel 5 with screws and bolts.

  The handle 19 is provided with a grip part 22 at the upper part continuous to the base part 20 and a suspension part 23 inclined upward at a position facing the upper grip part 22 and continuous with the base part 20. It is. Reference numeral 24 denotes a return portion formed continuously with the grip portion 22, and a gap 25 is formed between the tip of the suspension portion 23. When the baggage is hung from the suspending unit 23 by the return unit 24, it is possible to prevent someone from catching the baggage by a bag and to prevent the hand held by the gripping unit 22 from coming off.

In the state where a part of the handle 19 protrudes from the front end of the operation panel 5, for example, as shown in FIG.
The operation of the above configuration will be described.
For example, the handle 19 can be used by a person in a wheelchair to hold the grip portion 22 and approach the automatic teller machine, or an elderly person or the like can hold the grip portion 22 to support the body. It is also possible to operate while leaning on the body protruding from the front edge of the panel.

Thus, even if a load is applied to the operation panel 5 by putting the weight on the handle 19, the load can be released by the support bush 14 and the operation panel 5 is not bent.
Further, when the front protective plate 9 is a front maintenance door, the gap between the operation panel 5 and the upper end of the front maintenance door 9 is affected by the weight applied to the handle 19 by the inclined portion 16 provided in the support bush 14. Even when it becomes narrow, it can be opened and closed smoothly.

Further, the front maintenance door 9 is not lowered with respect to the cabinet 1 by fitting the adjustment hole bracket 17 and the load receiving stud 18 together.
In addition, the user can hang small items such as shopping bags on the hanging portion 23, and the operability of the operation panel can be improved.
Second Embodiment FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is an enlarged explanatory diagram of the main part, FIG. 8 is an operation explanatory diagram, and FIG. 9 is an operation explanatory diagram.

The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
In the figure, reference numeral 30 denotes a handle, which includes a grip portion 31 having a linear shape or a U-shape, and a slide portion 32 that follows the grip portion 31, and a rotation stop projection 33 is provided near the end of the slide portion 32. Reference numeral 34 denotes a return part following the grip part 31.
A storage groove 35 for storing the grip portion 31 and the return portion 34 is formed in the operation panel 5 and the front panel or the front maintenance door 9 to which the handle 30 is attached.

  The operation panel 5 is provided with a moving groove 36 through which the slide portion 32 and the rotation stop projection 33 move. The moving groove 36 is pulled out so that the slide portion 32 of the handle 30 does not come out when the handle 30 is pulled out. A stop 37 is provided, and a rotation groove 38 is formed to rotate when the handle 30 is pulled out to the stopper 37. The rotation groove 38 is provided with a rotation stop portion 39 with which the rotation stop protrusion 33 abuts when the handle 30 is rotated 270 degrees. Further, the rotation groove 38 has a width that restricts the movement of the rotation stop protrusion 33 in the front-rear direction. Thus, in the use position where the handle 30 is pulled out, a state of being fixed in the front-rear direction can be obtained.

In the above description, the handle 30 is described as being positioned in front of the right side of the operation panel 5 in the drawings. However, the handle 30 may naturally be positioned in front of the left side. In that case, the rotation direction of the handle 30 is opposite to the above description.
Other configurations are the same as those in the above embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.
The operation of the above configuration will be described.

Normally, the grip 30 of the handle 30 and the return portion 34 are stored in the storage groove 35 of the front panel or the front maintenance door 9.
Therefore, an elderly person or a user who needs a simple assistance for standing and operating the body holds the grip portion 31 and pulls the handle 30 until it hits the retaining stopper 37 as necessary.

Next, the handle 30 is rotated 270 degrees around the slide portion 32 as an axis, and the rotation stop projection 33 is brought into contact with the rotation stop portion 39. In this state, the handle 30 is in a fixed state, and can grip the grip portion 31 to support the body or lean against the protruding handle, and the same action as in the first embodiment can be obtained.
Third Embodiment FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is an enlarged explanatory view of a main part.

The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
In the figure, reference numeral 40 denotes a handle, which is formed by inclining the grip portion 41 with respect to the base portion 42 so as to form a V shape or a triangle shape so that the operator side (near side) is lowered.
The handle 40 having such a configuration is installed along the upper surface side of the operation panel 5 or in front of the upper surface (the upper surface side portion is shown in the drawing). In this case as well, the left side of the upper surface side is more convenient for use, and in some cases the upper surface side is closer to the left corner as much as possible, but the mounting position may be on either the left or right side.

The handle 40 is attached in such a manner that the base portion 42 that supports the grip portion 41 is fixed to the frame 21 around the operation panel 5 with screws or bolts, and the opening 43 of the grip portion 41 is positioned on the back side.
The operation of the above configuration will be described.
Thus, the user can operate the operation panel 5 while holding the grip 41 and supporting the body.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the hand on the side where the handle 40 is located does not hinder the operation because the grip portion 41 of the handle 40 is inclined forward.
Fourth Embodiment FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS.
The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

In the figure, reference numeral 50 denotes a handle, which is provided along a side part or front part in a concave part 51 provided on a side part or front part of the operation panel 5 (in this embodiment, the side part is shown). .
As shown in FIG. 14, the handle 50 is attached to a frame 21 around the operation panel 5 by connecting a handle frame 52 to form a recess 51 and covered with a resin cover 53. A flange 55 provided at one end is applied to a through hole provided on one side of the handle frame 52 of the recess 51 through a grip portion 54 of the handle 50, and the other end of the grip portion 54 is fixed to the handle frame 52 with a fixing screw 56 or the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, only one end of the grip portion 54 is fixed to the handle frame 52 with a screw 56 or the like, and the other end of the grip portion 54 is provided with a gap 57 between the resin cover 53. It is good.
Further, as shown in the side explanatory view of FIG. 16 and the front explanatory view of FIG. 17, it is preferable to attach a deflection preventing beam 58 to the front frame 21 of the operation panel 5 by welding or the like. It abuts against the upper end of the panel or the front maintenance door and prevents bending when a load is applied to the operation panel 5.

In addition, although the description of the present embodiment has been described in the case where the handle is provided on the right side, it is generally more convenient to provide the handle on the left side.
With this configuration, the user can hold and operate the handle.
Fifth Embodiment FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.

The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
In the figure, 60 is a handle. In this handle 60, the lower portion of the handle reinforcing member 61 is fixed to the side portion of the operation panel 5 or the front frame 21 by welding or a fixing screw (in this embodiment, a fixing screw is shown). This is a structure in which a handle 60 is protruded so as to cover the handle reinforcing material 61 at a portion corresponding to the handle reinforcing material 61 of the outer casing 62 made of synthetic resin.

Also in this structure, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, it is preferable to provide a deflection preventing beam 58 as in the above embodiment.
Even with this structure, the user can operate the operation panel while holding the handle.
Sixth Embodiment FIG. 22 is an explanatory view showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
In the figure, 70 is a handle. The handle 70 has a handle reinforcement member 71 having an arbitrary shape such as a rectangular shape fixed to the side portion of the cabinet 1 by welding, screws, or the like, and is attached to the handle reinforcement member 71 of the synthetic resin casing 72 of the operation panel 5. This is a structure in which a handle 70 is projectingly formed so as to cover the handle reinforcement 71 at a corresponding portion.

Even with this structure, the user can operate the operation panel while holding the handle.
Further, since the handle reinforcing material is attached to the cabinet, the operation panel does not bend even if it is held by the handle and puts on its weight, and the internal unit is not adversely affected.

Seventh Embodiment FIG. 23 is an explanatory view showing a seventh embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 24 is a plane explanatory view.
The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
In the figure, reference numeral 80 denotes a handle, which comprises a grip part 81 and an attachment base 82. A handle attachment portion 83 is fixed to the side plate of the cabinet 1 by welding. A flange 84 of an operation panel receiver is provided at a position corresponding to an operation panel side lower end portion 87 described later of the handle attachment portion 83, and an inclined surface 85 is provided on an end surface on the back side to widen the bottom surface, thereby distributing the force. It is like that.

The attachment base 82 of the handle 80 is attached and fixed to the handle attachment portion 83 thus configured by screws or the like.
A grip portion 81 of the handle 80 protrudes at a position corresponding to the handle 80 of the operation panel 5 and is formed with a notch 86 so that the handle can be opened and closed without interruption. It becomes the panel side lower end part 87.

Even with this structure, the user can operate the operation panel while holding the handle.
Further, since the handle is directly fixed to the cabinet, no load is applied to the operation panel even if it is held by the handle, and the internal unit of the operation panel is not adversely affected.

Furthermore, by providing the flange 84 and the inclined surface 85, the load applied to the handle and the operation panel can be distributed to the cabinet.
Although each embodiment has been described in this way, in each embodiment, the handle is protruded from the side of the operation panel so that the user can operate the operation panel while holding the handle. Even if the load is applied, the position of the banknote depositing / dispensing machine and the cash depositing / dispensing port of the coin processor does not shift.

Overall explanatory view showing the first embodiment Illustration of the operation panel Front view of the operation panel Illustration of support bush Illustration of handle Explanatory drawing of 2nd Example Explanatory drawing of essential parts Operation explanation Operation explanation Explanatory drawing of the third embodiment Explanatory drawing of essential parts Explanatory drawing showing the state of use Explanatory drawing of 4th Example Cross-section explanatory drawing Cross-section explanatory drawing Side view of the operation panel Front view of the operation panel Explanatory drawing of 5th Example Cross-sectional explanatory drawing of main parts Side view of the operation panel Front view of the operation panel Explanatory drawing of 6th Example Explanatory drawing of 7th Example Plane explanatory drawing Illustration of prior art Explanatory drawing of the bending state of the operation panel of the prior art

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cabinet 2 Front panel 3 Passbook entry / exit 4 Card entry / exit 5 Operation panel 6 Display display part 7 Banknote entry / exit 8 Coin entry / exit 9a, 9b Support point 10a, 10b Bush 11a, 11b Positioning stud 12a, 12b Stud receiving hole 13 Front panel Or front maintenance door 14 support bush 15 fixing screw 16 inclined part 17 adjustment hole bracket 18 load receiving stud 19 handle 20 base 21 frame 22 grip part 23 suspension part 24 return part 25 gap
30 grip 31 grip portion 32 slide portion 33 rotation stop projection 34 return portion 35 storage groove 36 moving groove 37 retaining 38 rotation groove 40 handle 41 grip portion 42 base 43 opening 50 handle 51 recess 52 handle frame 53 resin cover 54 grip portion 55 Flange 56 Screw 57 Clearance 58 Deflection prevention beam 60 Handle 61 Handle reinforcement 70 Handle 71 Handle reinforcement 80 Handle 81 Grip portion 82 Base portion 83 Handle attachment portion 84 Flange 85 Inclined surface 86 Notch 87 Lower end of operation panel side

Claims (9)

In an automated teller machine with a front panel such as a front panel or front maintenance door on the front of the cabinet, and an operation panel placed on the top of the cabinet and front protection board,
An automatic teller machine characterized by arranging a handle on the operation panel. 2. The cash according to claim 1, wherein at least one bush and positioning studs are provided respectively on both sides of the upper end of the cabinet, and a support bush is provided on the upper end of a front protection plate such as a front panel or a front maintenance door. Automatic teller machine. The automatic teller machine according to claim 1, wherein a grip portion is provided on the handle. The automatic teller machine according to claim 1, wherein a hanging portion is provided on the handle. The automatic teller machine according to claim 1, wherein the handle is fixedly attached to the operation panel. 2. The automatic teller machine according to claim 1, wherein the handle is formed integrally with the operation panel. The automatic teller machine according to claim 1, wherein the handle protrudes from a front end of the operation panel. The automatic teller machine according to claim 1, wherein the handle is provided so as to be able to appear and retract from a front end of the operation panel. The automatic teller machine according to claim 1, wherein the handle is fixedly attached to the cabinet.