JP2013069162A - Automatic transaction device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a gap from being generated in a unit port during maintenance without blocking insertion or extraction of a medium in a normal time in a rear face maintenance-type automatic transaction device.SOLUTION: An automatic transaction device includes: a first shutter 21a installed in a unit port 12, and including a recess 41 having the same shape as that of a finger relief part formed at the top end of the unit; a second shutter 21b installed inside the unit port so as to be faced to the first shutter, and including a protrusion 42 for sealing the recess; a first shutter operation mechanism (spring 32a) for always energizing the first shutter in the closing direction; and a second shutter operation mechanism (spring 32b) for always energizing the second shutter in the closing direction. The first shutter and the second shutter move in the opening direction by receiving a pressing force from the unit in a normal time, and move in the closing direction by receiving energization from the first shutter operation mechanism and the second shutter operation mechanism corresponding to the first shutter and the second shutter according by the release of the pressing force from the unit during maintenance.

Description

  The present invention relates to an automatic transaction apparatus, and more particularly to a rear maintenance type automatic transaction apparatus in which one or more units inside a casing are pulled out from the rear side of the casing during maintenance.

  In financial institutions and distribution institutions, many automatic transaction apparatuses called “ATM” are installed. Among automatic transaction apparatuses, there is a rear maintenance type apparatus (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The “rear maintenance type” means an apparatus configured to perform maintenance work by pulling out one or more units inside the casing from the rear side of the casing during maintenance. “Maintenance work” means work for maintaining the state of the apparatus normally, such as unit inspection work, replacement work, and adjustment work.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of a conventional rear maintenance type automatic transaction apparatus will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a conventional automatic transaction apparatus. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a configuration around a unit mouth of a conventional automatic transaction apparatus. FIG. 18A shows a configuration around the unit port 1012 when the unit is inserted, as seen obliquely from below. FIG. 18B shows a configuration around the unit port 1012 when the unit is pulled out.

  As shown in FIG. 17, a conventional automatic transaction apparatus (hereinafter referred to as “ATM1000”) has a front panel 1003, a front door 1004, and unit ports 1012 and 1013 on the front side of a housing 1002. In addition, a rear door 1005 is provided on the rear surface side.

The front panel 1003 is an upper cover that protects an upper portion on the front side of the housing 1002.
The front door 1004 is a lower cover that protects the lower part of the front surface side of the housing 1002.
Unit ports 1012 and 1013 are openings for exposing a part of the unit 1006 housed in the housing 1002 (mainly, the tip portion thereof) to the outside.
The rear door 1005 is a cover that protects the rear surface side of the housing 1002.

  The unit port 1012 is an opening for the card unit 1006 that reads information from a card medium such as a cash card or a transfer card. The unit port 1013 is an opening for a passbook unit that reads information from the passbook or prints transaction information on the passbook.

  During maintenance, the maintenance staff opens the rear door 1005 and pulls out various units (for example, the unit 1006 configured as a card unit) to perform maintenance work. At this time, the rear maintenance type ATM 1000 is in a state where the unit port 1012 provided on the front surface side of the housing 1002 is opened.

  Therefore, the conventional ATM 1000 may erroneously insert a card or the like from the front of the unit port 1012 opened by the customer. In the conventional ATM 1000, if a maintenance person inserts the unit 1006 into the housing 1002 from the rear in that state, the card may be damaged.

  Therefore, the conventional ATM 1000 is provided with a shutter 1021 that closes the unit port 1012 so that a customer does not accidentally insert a card or the like from the front of the unit port 1012 that is opened.

  The lower end of the shutter 1021 is pivotally supported at a position below the rear side of the unit port 1012 inside the housing 1002. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the unit 1006 is inserted into the housing 1002 (hereinafter referred to as “when the unit is inserted”), the shutter 1021 has a shutter 1021 whose front end is the shutter 1021. When it touches and presses against the back surface, it falls forward. As a result, the shutter 1021 is in a state of falling down in the horizontal direction. At this time, the shutter 1021 protrudes forward from the unit port 1012 in a state where it is under the bottom surface of the tip portion of the unit 1006.

  Note that the unit 1006 is provided with an insertion / discharge port (in the example shown in FIG. 18A, a card insertion / discharge port 1006a) for guiding a medium (for example, a card medium) into the housing 1002. And the finger | toe escape part is provided in the front-end | tip part of the insertion discharge port. The finger escape portion is a recess for preventing the insertion and removal of the medium from being disturbed by the customer's hand and the insertion / ejection port coming into contact with each other. The finger escape portion is provided so that the customer can easily insert and remove the medium.

  The shutter 1021 is provided with a finger escape portion 1022 having the same shape as the finger escape portion of the insertion / discharge port according to the shape of the finger escape portion of the insertion / discharge port.

  In addition, the thing of the structure which plugs a finger escape part at the time of a maintenance is proposed in ATM (for example, refer patent document 2). However, since the apparatus described in Patent Document 2 is configured to close the small opening by linear movement of the slide plate, a complicated configuration for linearly moving the slide plate is required.

JP 2005-141618 A JP 2010-182127 A

  As described above, in the conventional automatic transaction apparatus, the finger escape portion having the same shape as the finger escape portion provided at the front end portion of the unit is provided in the shutter so that the insertion and extraction of the medium are not hindered in the normal time. .

  However, in the conventional automatic transaction apparatus, when the unit is pulled out rearward, a finger escape portion is provided in the shutter, so that a gap is formed in the unit opening. Therefore, the conventional automatic transaction apparatus has a problem that a customer may erroneously insert a card or the like through the gap, and the erroneous insertion of the card or the like cannot be completely prevented.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides an automatic transaction apparatus that avoids a gap in a unit opening during maintenance without obstructing insertion or extraction of a medium during normal operation. The main purpose is to do.

The inventor of the present invention considered that the above object could be achieved by introducing one of two technical ideas.
The first is a technical idea in which the finger escape portion of the shutter is sealed with another shutter during maintenance instead of providing the shutter with a finger escape portion having the same shape as the finger escape portion provided at the front end portion of the unit.
The second is a technical idea that prevents the shutter from projecting into the finger escape portion provided at the front end portion of the unit, instead of providing the finger escape portion in the shutter.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a unit port for exposing a part of a unit housed in a housing and having a finger escape portion formed at a tip portion to the outside. An automatic transaction apparatus in which the unit port is opened at the time of maintenance, the first shutter provided behind the unit port and having a recess having the same shape as the finger escape portion; A second shutter provided behind the unit port so as to face the first shutter and having a convex portion that seals the concave portion, and a first shutter operating mechanism that urges the first shutter in the closing direction. And a second shutter operating mechanism that urges the second shutter in a closing direction, and the first shutter and the second shutter have a length from an upper end portion to a lower end portion of the first shutter. And the second The total length from the upper end to the lower end of the shutter is set to a value that is equal to or greater than the length from the upper end to the lower end of the unit port, and is normally released by receiving a pressure from the unit. On the other hand, at the time of maintenance, when the pressure from the unit is released, the structure moves in the closing direction under the bias from the corresponding first shutter operating mechanism and the second shutter operating mechanism. And

  This automatic transaction apparatus has a configuration in which the finger escape portion of the shutter is sealed by another shutter at the time of maintenance instead of providing the finger escape portion having the same shape as the finger escape portion provided at the tip portion of the unit at the time of maintenance. Yes.

  Specifically, in this automatic transaction apparatus, the first shutter includes a concave portion (finger escape portion) having the same shape as the finger escape portion provided at the tip portion of the unit. Therefore, the first shutter does not protrude into the finger escape portion of the unit at normal times. Therefore, this automatic transaction apparatus is configured so as not to obstruct the insertion or extraction of the medium during normal times. Moreover, in this automatic transaction apparatus, the first shutter and the second shutter move so that the convex portion of the second shutter seals the concave portion of the first shutter during maintenance. Therefore, the first shutter and the second shutter close the unit opening without any gap during maintenance. Therefore, this automatic transaction apparatus can avoid a gap at the unit opening during maintenance. Here, strictly speaking, the “gap” means a gap exceeding an allowable range (hereinafter the same). Therefore, strictly speaking, “without a gap” means that a slight gap (for example, a gap of several mm) may exist as long as it is within an allowable range.

  In the second aspect of the invention, a unit port is provided on the front side of the casing for exposing a part of the unit housed in the casing and having a finger escape portion at the tip portion to the outside. An automatic transaction apparatus in which the unit port is opened at the time of maintenance, the main shutter having a recess having the same shape as the finger escape portion provided behind the unit port, and a shaft on the back surface of the main shutter A sub-shutter that is supported and moves around the recess in an opening direction or a closing direction, a main shutter operating mechanism that biases the main shutter in the closing direction, and a sub shutter that biases the sub-shutter in the opening direction. The main shutter has a length from the upper end to the lower end thereof set to a value equivalent to the length from the upper end to the lower end of the unit port, and During normal operation, it receives a pressure from the unit and moves in the opening direction.On the other hand, when maintenance is performed, the pressure from the unit is released to receive a bias from the main shutter operating mechanism and move in the closing direction. The sub-shutter normally moves in the opening direction under the bias of the sub-shutter operating mechanism when the main shutter moves in the opening direction, while the main shutter moves in the closing direction during maintenance. Thus, the moving member moves in the closing direction by abutting against the members around the sub-shutter.

  This automatic transaction apparatus has a configuration in which the finger escape portion of the shutter is sealed by another shutter at the time of maintenance instead of providing the finger escape portion having the same shape as the finger escape portion provided at the tip portion of the unit at the time of maintenance. Yes.

  Specifically, in this automatic transaction apparatus, the main shutter includes a recess that functions as a finger escape portion. For this reason, the main shutter does not protrude into the finger escape portion of the unit at normal times. Therefore, this automatic transaction apparatus is configured so as not to obstruct the insertion or extraction of the medium during normal times. Moreover, in the automatic transaction apparatus, the main shutter and the sub shutter move so that the sub shutter closes the concave portion of the main shutter during maintenance. For this reason, the main shutter and the sub shutter close the unit opening without any gaps during maintenance. Therefore, this automatic transaction apparatus can avoid a gap at the unit opening during maintenance.

  Further, according to the third aspect of the present invention, a unit port is provided on the front side of the casing for exposing a part of the unit housed in the casing and having a finger escape portion at the tip portion to the outside. An automatic transaction apparatus in which the unit port is opened at the time of maintenance, the shutter being provided behind the unit port and formed in a rectangular shape so as to close the unit port, and the closing direction with respect to the shutter A shutter operating mechanism that biases the shutter, and the shutter has a length from the upper end to the lower end that is set to a value that is greater than or equal to the length from the upper end to the lower end of the unit port, and When it moves in the opening direction, it turns forward and falls in the horizontal direction, and when it moves in the closing direction, it turns backward and becomes standing or inclined. After the unit mouth In is axially supported, a fulcrum for supporting the said shutter has a structure in which an upper end portion of the shutter is provided at a position not projecting into the interior of the finger escape portion.

  This automatic transaction apparatus has a configuration in which the shutter does not protrude into the finger escape portion provided at the front end portion of the unit, instead of providing the finger escape portion in the shutter.

  Specifically, in this automatic transaction apparatus, a fulcrum for pivotally supporting the shutter is provided at a position where the upper end of the shutter does not protrude into a recess functioning as a finger escape portion provided at the tip of the unit. . Therefore, the shutter does not protrude into the finger escape portion of the unit at normal times. Therefore, this automatic transaction apparatus is configured so as not to obstruct the insertion or extraction of the medium during normal times. Moreover, this automatic transaction apparatus is formed in a rectangular shape so that the shutter closes the unit opening. Therefore, the shutter closes the unit opening without any gap during maintenance. Therefore, this automatic transaction apparatus can avoid a gap at the unit opening during maintenance.

  In the fourth invention, a unit port for exposing a part of the unit housed in the housing to the outside is provided on the front side of the housing, and the unit port is opened during maintenance. An automatic transaction apparatus provided at a rear side of the unit port and formed in a rectangular shape so as to close the unit port, and the shutter has a length from an upper end to a lower end of the unit. It is set to a value greater than the length from the upper end to the lower end of the mouth, and when it moves in the opening direction, it turns backward and falls in the horizontal direction, while in the closing direction When it moves, it is set as the structure axially supported in the position of the vicinity of the said unit opening so that it may turn to the front and will be in a standing state.

  This automatic transaction apparatus has a configuration in which the shutter does not protrude into the finger escape portion provided at the front end portion of the unit, instead of providing the finger escape portion in the shutter.

  Specifically, in this automatic transaction apparatus, the shutter is pivotally supported at a position near the unit port. When the shutter moves in the opening direction (that is, in a normal state), the shutter rotates backward and falls in a horizontal state. Therefore, the shutter does not protrude into the finger escape portion of the unit at normal times. Therefore, this automatic transaction apparatus is configured so as not to obstruct the insertion or extraction of the medium during normal times. In addition, this automatic transaction apparatus is formed in a rectangular shape so as to close the unit opening, and when moving in the closing direction (that is, during maintenance), the automatic transaction apparatus rotates forward to be in a standing state or an inclined state. . Therefore, the shutter closes the unit opening without any gap during maintenance. Therefore, this automatic transaction apparatus can avoid a gap at the unit opening during maintenance.

  Further, according to the fifth aspect of the invention, a unit port for exposing a part of the unit housed in the housing to the outside is provided on the front side of the housing, and the unit port is opened during maintenance. The automatic transaction apparatus includes a shutter formed in a rectangular shape so as to close the unit port, and a shutter operating mechanism that slides the shutter in parallel with the unit port.

  This automatic transaction apparatus has a configuration in which the shutter does not protrude into the finger escape portion provided at the front end portion of the unit, instead of providing the finger escape portion in the shutter.

  Specifically, in this automatic transaction apparatus, the shutter slides parallel to the unit port. Therefore, the shutter does not protrude into the finger escape portion of the unit at normal times. Therefore, this automatic transaction apparatus is configured so as not to obstruct the insertion or extraction of the medium during normal times. Moreover, this automatic transaction apparatus is formed in a rectangular shape so that the shutter closes the unit opening. Therefore, the shutter closes the unit opening without any gap during maintenance. Therefore, this automatic transaction apparatus can avoid a gap at the unit opening during maintenance.

  In the sixth invention, a unit port for exposing a part of the unit housed in the housing to the outside is provided on the front side of the housing, and the unit port is opened during maintenance. A plurality of shutters connected to each other so as to be foldable and unfoldable so that the overall shape is a rectangular shape so as to close the unit mouth. It is configured to have a tatami-type shutter and a shutter operating mechanism that moves the foldable shutter in the opening direction during normal operation and moves the foldable shutter in the closing direction during maintenance.

  This automatic transaction apparatus has a configuration in which the shutter does not protrude into the finger escape portion provided at the front end portion of the unit, instead of providing the finger escape portion in the shutter.

  Specifically, in this automatic transaction apparatus, the shutter is configured as a folding shutter. Therefore, the shutter does not protrude into the finger escape portion of the unit at normal times. Therefore, this automatic transaction apparatus is configured so as not to obstruct the insertion or extraction of the medium during normal times. Moreover, the automatic transaction apparatus is formed in a rectangular shape so that the entire shape of the shutter closes the unit opening. Therefore, the shutter closes the unit opening without any gap during maintenance. Therefore, this automatic transaction apparatus can avoid a gap at the unit opening during maintenance.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide an automatic transaction apparatus that avoids a gap in the unit opening during maintenance without obstructing insertion or extraction of the medium during normal operation.

  Similarly, according to the second invention, the third invention, the fourth invention, the fifth invention, and the sixth invention, respectively, during maintenance, without disturbing the insertion or extraction of the medium at the normal time, It is possible to provide an automatic transaction apparatus that avoids a gap at the unit opening.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure (1) which shows the structure around the unit mouth of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure (2) which shows the structure around the unit mouth of the automatic transaction apparatus concerning Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure (3) which shows the structure around the unit mouth of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a shutter mechanism according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the whole automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a figure (1) which shows the structure around the unit mouth of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a figure (2) which shows the structure around the unit mouth of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a figure (3) which shows the structure around the unit mouth of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 6A is a diagram (1) illustrating a configuration of a shutter mechanism according to a second embodiment. FIG. 6B is a diagram (2) illustrating a configuration of a shutter mechanism according to the second embodiment. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a shutter mechanism according to Embodiment 3. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the modification of the shutter mechanism which concerns on Embodiment 3. FIG. FIG. 6A is a diagram (1) illustrating a configuration of a shutter mechanism according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 10B is a diagram (2) illustrating a configuration of a shutter mechanism according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10A is a diagram (1) illustrating a configuration of a shutter mechanism according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. 10B is a diagram (2) illustrating a configuration of a shutter mechanism according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 10A is a diagram (1) illustrating a configuration of a shutter mechanism according to a sixth embodiment. FIG. 10B is a diagram (2) illustrating a configuration of a shutter mechanism according to the sixth embodiment. It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the conventional automatic transaction apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structure around the unit mouth of the conventional automatic transaction apparatus.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “the present embodiment”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Each figure is only schematically shown so that the present invention can be fully understood. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated example. Moreover, in each figure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the common component and the same component, and those overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

[Embodiment 1]
<Configuration of automatic transaction equipment>
The automatic transaction apparatus (hereinafter referred to as “ATM1”) according to the first embodiment is a rear maintenance type apparatus. However, the ATM 1 may be configured to perform maintenance work from the front side in addition to maintenance work from the rear side.

  In the shutter mechanism 20 according to the first embodiment, instead of providing the shutter 21a with the finger escape portion 41 having the same shape as the finger escape portion 17 provided at the front end portion of the unit 6, the finger escape portion 41 of the shutter 21a is maintained during maintenance. Is sealed with another shutter 21b (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

  Note that it is preferable that the shutter mechanism 20 can automatically close the unit port 12 when the unit 6 is pulled out of the housing 2 in a state where power is not supplied. From this point of view, the shutter mechanism 20 also has a secondary purpose of realizing a mechanism that automatically closes the unit port 12 by a mechanical mechanism that does not depend on a drive source such as a motor.

(Overall configuration of automatic transaction equipment)
Hereinafter, the overall configuration of the ATM 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of the automatic transaction apparatus according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the ATM 1 has a front panel 3, a front door 4, and a unit port 12 on the front side of the housing 2, and a rear door 5 on the rear side. Yes.

The front panel 3 is an upper cover that protects an upper portion on the front side of the housing 2.
The front door 4 is a lower cover that protects the lower portion on the front side of the housing 2.
The unit port 12 is an opening for exposing a part of the unit 6 housed inside the housing 2 (mainly the tip portion) to the outside.
The rear door 5 is a cover that protects the rear surface side of the housing 2.
Therefore, in the first embodiment, the ATM 1 is configured to be able to perform maintenance work from the front side in addition to maintenance work from the rear side.

  The ATM 1 is provided with a display operation unit, a card insertion / discharge port, a passbook insertion / discharge port, a bill input port, a coin input port, and the like on the front side of the housing 2. These constituent elements constitute a customer service section for serving customers. The ATM 1 is mounted on the customer service portion so that the front panel 3 guards the customer service portion.

The front panel 3 is provided with an opening at a position located at a display operation unit, a card insertion / discharge port, a passbook insertion / discharge port, a bill input port, a coin input port, or the like.
The ATM 1 houses a plurality of units 6 inside the housing 2, and some of them protrude from the unit opening 12 provided on the front panel 3 to the outside of the housing 2.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the tip end portion of the card unit 6 a protrudes outside the housing 2 from a unit port provided for the card unit 6 a (hereinafter referred to as “card unit port 12 a”). Here, the “card unit 6a” means a unit that reads information from a card medium such as a cash card or a transfer card.

  Further, the leading end portion of the bankbook unit 6b protrudes outside the housing 2 from a unit port provided for the bankbook unit 6b (hereinafter referred to as “passbook unit port 12b”). Here, the “passbook unit 6b” means a unit that reads information from the passbook or prints transaction information on the passbook.

  When a maintenance person pulls out the unit 6 from the rear side of the housing 2 for maintenance, the maintenance person opens the rear door 5 and pulls the unit 6 backward (in the direction of arrow A1 shown in FIG. 1). At that time, in the ATM 1, the unit port 12 of the front panel 3 is opened. Therefore, the ATM 1 has a shutter mechanism 20 (see FIG. 4) for closing the unit port 12 behind the unit port 12.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the shutter mechanism 20 includes a lower shutter 21a and an upper shutter 21b. The lower shutter 21a corresponds to a “first shutter” recited in the claims. The upper shutter 21b corresponds to a “second shutter” recited in the claims.

(Configuration around the unit mouth)
Hereinafter, the configuration around the unit opening 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2-4 is a figure which shows the structure around the unit opening | mouth of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1, respectively. Here, the case where the unit 6 is the card unit 6a will be described.

  FIG. 2 shows a configuration of the ATM 1 in a state where the card unit 6a is pulled out. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the passbook unit 6b is not pulled out and is still inserted.

  3 shows the vicinity of the unit opening 12 when the unit 6 is inserted into the inside from the rear side of the housing 2 (that is, the rear door 5 side shown in FIG. 1) (hereinafter referred to as “unit insertion”). The structure of is shown. FIG. 3A shows a configuration around the unit opening 12 as viewed from obliquely upward. FIG. 3B shows a configuration around the unit opening 12 as viewed from the lateral direction.

  Further, FIG. 4 shows a configuration around the unit port 12 when the unit 6 is pulled out from the rear surface side of the housing 2 (hereinafter referred to as “when the unit is pulled out”). FIG. 4A shows a configuration around the unit opening 12 as viewed obliquely from above. FIG. 4B shows a configuration around the unit opening 12 as viewed from the front.

  The lower shutter 21a has a configuration in which a finger escape portion 41 is provided at the upper end of a rectangular flat plate. The lower shutter 21a is pivotally supported at a position near the lower side of the unit port 12 at the lower end. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, when the unit is inserted, the lower shutter 21a falls forward because the tip portion of the unit 6 abuts against and presses the back surface of the lower shutter 21a. As a result, the lower shutter 21a falls in the horizontal direction. At this time, the lower shutter 21 a protrudes forward from the unit port 12 in a state where it is under the bottom surface of the tip portion of the unit 6.

  The upper shutter 21b has a configuration in which a blocking portion (convex portion) 42 is provided at the upper end portion of a rectangular flat plate. The upper shutter 21b is provided behind the unit port 12 so as to face the lower shutter 21a (see FIG. 5A). In the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b, the total length from the upper end portion to the lower end portion of the rectangular flat plate constituting each shutter 21a, 21b is equal to or greater than the length from the upper end portion to the lower end portion of the unit port 12. Is set to a value. The upper shutter 21 b is pivotally supported at a position near the upper side of the unit port 12 at the upper end. Therefore, when the unit is inserted, the upper shutter 21b falls forward (bounces up) when the tip portion of the unit 6 abuts against and presses against the back surface of the upper shutter 21b. As a result, the upper shutter 21b is hidden behind the rear surface of the front panel 3 above the unit port 12.

  The front panel 3 has a shape in which the upper side protrudes forward from the lower side around the unit port 12 so that the upper shutter 21b can be hidden on the rear surface. Further, in the ATM 1, when the shutters 21 a and 21 b are closed, an upper protection plate 34 (see FIG. 5A) for closing the space between the front panel 3 and the upper shutter 21 b is attached to the back side of the front panel 3. It has been.

  Note that the unit 6 is provided with an insertion / discharge port for guiding the medium into the housing 2. And the finger | toe escape part is provided in the front-end | tip part of the insertion discharge port. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 3, the unit 6 is provided with a card insertion / extraction port 16 that guides the card medium into the housing 2. A finger escape portion 17 is provided at the distal end portion of the card insertion / discharge port 16. The customer can easily insert the card medium into the card insertion / discharge port 16 when the card medium is inserted because the customer's finger and the card insertion / discharge port 16 are difficult to contact with each other due to the finger escape portion 17. In addition, when the card medium is returned, the card medium can be easily removed from the card insertion / ejection port 16.

  The lower shutter 21a has the same shape as the finger escape portion 17 in accordance with the shape of the finger escape portion 17 of the card insertion / discharge port 16 so that it does not protrude from the finger escape portion 17 of the card insertion / discharge port 16 in a normal state. The finger escape portion 41 (see FIGS. 3, 4A, and 5) is provided. The upper shutter 21b is provided with a blocking portion 42. The blocking part 42 is a convex part for closing the finger escape part 41 of the lower shutter 21a. The blocking portion 42 has the same shape as the finger escape portion 41 of the lower shutter 21a and the same size (however, a size slightly smaller than the finger escape portion 41) so that the finger escape portion 41 of the lower shutter 21a can be blocked. May be formed).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b stand in the vertical direction when the unit is pulled out, and close the unit port 12.

(Configuration of shutter mechanism)
Hereinafter, a detailed configuration of the shutter mechanism 20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the shutter mechanism according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5A shows the configuration of the shutter mechanism 20 in the closed state as viewed from the lateral direction. FIG. 5B shows the configuration of the shutter mechanism 20 in the closed state as viewed from the front direction of the back surface.

  A bracket 30 (see FIG. 5B) is attached to the rear of the unit port 12. The bracket 30 is provided with a fulcrum 31a in the vicinity of the lower ends of both sides, and a fulcrum 31b in the vicinity of the upper ends of both sides. Hereinafter, when the fulcrum 31a and the fulcrum 31b are distinguished, the fulcrum 31a is referred to as a “first fulcrum 31a” and the fulcrum 31b is referred to as a “second fulcrum 31b”. The first fulcrum 31a is a fulcrum that pivotally supports both sides of the lower shutter 21a. On the other hand, the second fulcrum 31b is a fulcrum that pivotally supports both sides of the upper shutter 21b.

  Further, the bracket 30 is provided with stoppers 33 on both sides. The stopper 33 abuts the upper end portion (or the periphery thereof) of the back surface of the lower shutter 21a and the lower end portion (or periphery thereof) of the back surface of the upper shutter 21b, thereby moving the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b in the vertical direction. It is a member that is stopped in a standing state. The stopper 33 has a flat surface at a portion facing the upper end portion (or the periphery thereof) of the back surface of the lower shutter 21a and the lower end portion (or the periphery thereof) of the back surface of the upper shutter 21b.

  The lower shutter 21a is always urged in the closing direction by the spring 32a. The upper shutter 21b is always urged in the closing direction by the spring 32b.

Hereinafter, the operation of the shutter mechanism 20 will be described.
First, the operation of the shutter mechanism 20 when the unit is inserted will be described.
In the stage before the unit 6 is inserted, the shutter mechanism 20 has the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b upright in the vertical direction, as indicated by the solid lines in FIG.

  When the unit 6 is inserted into the shutter mechanism 20 from the rear surface side of the housing 2, the front end portion of the unit 6 comes into contact with the back surface of the lower shutter 21a and the back surface of the upper shutter 21b.

  The lower shutter 21a receives pressure from the unit 6 when the tip portion of the unit 6 contacts the back surface. Therefore, as shown by a dotted line in FIG. 5A, the lower shutter 21a rotates forward about the first fulcrum 31a when the unit is inserted, and falls into a fall state in the horizontal direction.

  Similarly, the upper shutter 21b receives pressure from the unit 6 when the tip portion of the unit 6 comes into contact with the back surface. Therefore, as indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 5A, when the unit is inserted, the upper shutter 21b rotates forward about the second fulcrum 31b and falls in a fall state in the horizontal direction.

Next, the operation of the shutter mechanism 20 when the unit is pulled out will be described.
In the stage before the unit 6 is pulled out, the shutter mechanism 20 is such that the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b are tumbled in the horizontal direction as indicated by the dotted lines in FIG.

  In the shutter mechanism 20, when the unit 6 is pulled out from the rear surface side of the housing 2, the front end portion of the unit 6 is separated from the back surface of the lower shutter 21a and the back surface of the upper shutter 21b.

  Thereby, the lower shutter 21a is released from being pressed from the unit 6. Therefore, the lower shutter 21a is biased by the spring 32a, rotates rearward around the first fulcrum 31a, and becomes a standing state in which it stands upright. At this time, as indicated by a solid line in FIG. 5A, the lower shutter 21 a stops in a standing state when the back surface comes into contact with the stopper 33.

  Similarly, the upper shutter 21b is released from being pressed from the unit 6. Therefore, the upper shutter 21b receives an urging force from the spring 32b, rotates rearward about the second fulcrum 31b, and becomes an upright state in which it stands upright. At this time, as indicated by a solid line in FIG. 5A, the upper shutter 21 b stops in a standing state when the back surface comes into contact with the stopper 33.

Such a shutter mechanism 20 has the following characteristics.
(1) The unit 6 is normally inserted into the housing 2 from the rear surface side to apply pressure in the opening direction to the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b. By being pulled out from the rear surface side, the pressure on the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b is released.

  (2) The shutter mechanism 20 has springs 32a and 32b as shutter operating mechanisms, and always urges the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b in the closing direction.

  (3) The shutter mechanism 20 is configured such that the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b are normally moved in the opening direction under pressure from the unit 6, while the pressure from the unit 6 is released during maintenance. Under the bias from the corresponding springs 32a and 32b, they move in the closing direction.

  Therefore, the shutter mechanism 20 can close the unit port 12 in conjunction with the insertion operation and the drawing operation of the unit 6 by a mechanical mechanism. Thereby, when the unit 6 is pulled out of the housing 2 (particularly when the unit 6 is pulled out of the housing 2 in a state where power is not supplied), the shutter mechanism 20 is The unit port 12 can be automatically closed.

  (4) The lower shutter 21 a includes a recess that functions as the finger escape portion 41. Therefore, the lower shutter 21a does not protrude into the finger escape portion 17 of the unit 6 at a normal time. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 20 does not hinder the insertion and extraction of the medium at normal times.

  The upper shutter 21b includes a convex portion that functions as a blocking portion 42 that closes the concave portion of the lower shutter 21a during maintenance. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 20 completely seals the unit opening 12 by closing the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b during maintenance. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 20 can avoid a gap in the unit port 12 during maintenance.

  (5) When the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b are moved in the opening direction, the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b are rotated forward and fall down in the horizontal direction. It is pivotally supported behind the unit port 12 so as to rotate and to stand upright in the vertical direction. The springs 32a and 32b always urge toward the direction in which the corresponding lower shutter 21a and upper shutter 21b are raised.

  Accordingly, when the unit is pulled out, the shutter mechanism 20 rotates so that the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b are retracted from the unit port 12 to close the unit port 12. Here, “retreat” means movement in a direction away from the unit port 12. In the shutter mechanism 20, once the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b are closed, there is no gap between the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b, so that a malicious person is externally (front side of the housing 2). Even if the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b are to be opened, the structure is difficult to open. Thereby, the shutter mechanism 20 can improve security.

  In addition, if the pulling force of the springs 32a and 32b is a value that can sufficiently close the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b, the customer is not damaged even if the card is sandwiched between the lower shutter 21a and the upper shutter 21b. Can be set to a low value. Also by this, the shutter mechanism 20 can avoid the card from being damaged.

  (6) The upper side of the unit port 12 protrudes forward from the lower side, and at least the upper shutter 21b in a fall state is housed behind the upper side of the unit port 12.

  As described above, according to the ATM 1 according to the first embodiment, it is possible to prevent a gap from being formed in the unit port 12 during maintenance without hindering insertion or extraction of the medium at normal times. Thereby, it can prevent efficiently that a customer inserts a finger | toe, a card | curd medium, etc. accidentally from the clearance gap between the unit ports 12.

  Further, according to ATM1, since the unit port 12 is automatically opened and closed by a mechanical mechanism that does not depend on a driving source such as a motor, the unit 6 is placed outside the housing 2 in a state where power is not supplied. The unit port 12 can be automatically closed even when it is pulled out.

[Embodiment 2]
In the shutter mechanism 20A according to the second embodiment, instead of providing the shutter 121a with the finger escape portion 141 having the same shape as the finger escape portion 17 provided at the front end portion of the unit 6, the finger escape portion 141 of the shutter 121a is maintained during maintenance. Is sealed with another shutter 121b (see FIG. 7).

  Hereinafter, the overall configuration of the automatic transaction apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of the automatic transaction apparatus according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 6, the automatic transaction apparatus according to the second embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “ATM1A”) has a shutter mechanism 20 </ b> A (see FIGS. 8 and 9) at the unit port 12.
The shutter mechanism 20A includes a main shutter 121a and a sub shutter 121b. The main shutter 121a is a shutter that rotates so as to protrude forward from the unit port 12. The sub-shutter 121b is a shutter that rotates in parallel with the back surface of the main shutter 121a. The sub-shutter 121b functions as a blocking portion for closing the finger escape portion 141 of the main shutter 121a.

  In the front panel 3A, the portion around the unit port 12 is formed on a substantially flat surface except for the roller contact surface 140a (see FIG. 11B). The roller contact surface 140a is a surface with which the roller 135 provided in the sub-shutter 121b contacts (contacts). The roller contact surface 140a is formed in an arc shape in the depth direction.

  The roller 135 contacts the roller contact surface 140a of the front panel 3A and the roller contact surface 140b of the guide 139a provided on the back surface of the front panel 3A (see FIG. 11B). Hereinafter, the roller contact surface 140a and the roller contact surface 140b are collectively referred to as “roller contact surface 140”. The roller contact surface 140b is a surface continuous with the roller contact surface 140a, and is a flat surface.

(Configuration around the unit mouth)
Hereinafter, the configuration around the unit port 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7-9 is a figure which shows the structure around the unit opening | mouth of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2, respectively. Here, the case where the unit 6 is the card unit 6a will be described.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 7A and 8A, the sub-shutter 121b does not protrude outward from the inside of the outer periphery of the main shutter 121a, but actually, as shown in FIG. Projecting outward from the inside of the outer periphery of the shutter 121a. In FIGS. 7 and 8, the roller 135 (see FIGS. 10 and 11) is not shown, but it actually exists.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration around the unit opening 12 as viewed from obliquely below. FIG. 7A shows a configuration around the unit opening 12 when the unit is inserted. FIG. 7B shows a configuration around the unit port 12 when the unit is pulled out.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration around the unit port 12 when the unit is inserted. FIG. 8A shows a configuration around the unit port 12 as viewed obliquely from above. FIG. 8B shows a configuration around the unit port 12 as seen from the lateral direction.

  Further, FIG. 9 shows a configuration around the unit port 12 when the unit is pulled out. FIG. 9A shows a configuration around the unit port 12 as viewed obliquely from above. FIG. 9B shows a configuration around the unit port 12 as viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the main shutter 121a has a configuration in which a finger escape portion 141 is provided at the upper end of a rectangular flat plate. The finger escape portion 141 is formed in the same shape as the finger escape portion 17 in accordance with the finger escape portion 17 provided at the tip portion of the unit 6.

  In addition, the main shutter 121a is single and seals the unit port 12. Therefore, the main shutter 121a has a shape in which the length from the upper end to the lower end is longer than the length from the upper end to the lower end of the lower shutter 21a of the first embodiment. That is, in the main shutter 121a, the length from the upper end portion to the lower end portion of the rectangular flat plate constituting the main shutter 21a is set to a value equivalent to the length from the upper end portion to the lower end portion of the unit port 12.

  The main shutter 121a is pivotally supported at a position near the lower side of the unit port 12 at the lower end. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 8, the main shutter 121a falls forward when the tip of the unit 6 comes into contact with and presses the back surface of the main shutter 121a when the unit is inserted. As a result, the main shutter 121a is in a state of falling down in the horizontal direction. At this time, the main shutter 121a protrudes forward from the unit port 12 in a state where the main shutter 121a is under the bottom surface of the tip portion of the unit 6.

  The main shutter 121a has a sub-shutter 121b on the back surface. Therefore, in the shutter mechanism 20 </ b> A, the sub-shutter 121 b is disposed between the main shutter 121 a and the bottom surface of the unit 6 at the normal time.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the sub-shutter 121b is configured as a trapezoidal flat plate having a right-angled corner. A rotation fulcrum 131b (see FIG. 10B) is provided at the right-angled corner, and a roller 135 (see FIG. 10B) is provided at the lower corner. The sub-shutter 121b is pivotally supported at a position around the finger escape portion 141 of the main shutter 121a by a fulcrum 131b (see FIG. 10).

  A guide 134 (see FIG. 11) is provided around the finger escape portion 141 on the back surface of the main shutter 121a. The guide 134 is a member that guides the sub-shutter 121b in the rotation direction. Therefore, in the shutter mechanism 20 </ b> A, a gap 131 (see FIGS. 7A and 8A) exists between the main shutter 121 a and the bottom surface of the front end portion of the unit 6 at normal times.

  The sub-shutter 121b is guided by the guide 134 inside the gap 131 and rotates in parallel with the back surface of the main shutter 121a. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the main shutter 121a falls down in the horizontal direction, a part of the sub-shutter 121b (the part provided with the roller 135 (see FIG. 10B)) is the main. The shutter 121a protrudes outward from the inner periphery of the shutter 121a, and further protrudes outward from the inner periphery of the unit port 12.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the unit is pulled out, the main shutter 121a and the sub shutter 121b are in a state where the main shutter 121a stands in the vertical direction in the vicinity of the unit port 12, and the sub shutter 121b is a finger of the main shutter 121a. By rotating in the direction of closing the escape portion 141, the unit port 12 is closed without a gap.

  Hereinafter, the detailed configuration of the shutter mechanism 20A will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 are diagrams each showing a configuration of the shutter mechanism according to the second embodiment.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration of the shutter mechanism 20A in the closed state. FIG. 10A shows the configuration of the shutter mechanism 20A viewed from the lateral direction. FIG. 10B shows the configuration of the shutter mechanism 20A viewed from the front direction of the back surface.

  FIG. 11 shows the configuration of the shutter mechanism 20A in the open state. FIG. 11A shows the configuration of the shutter mechanism 20A as seen from the oblique direction of the back surface. FIG. 11B shows the configuration of the shutter mechanism 20A viewed from the front direction of the back surface.

  A bracket 130 (see FIG. 10) is attached to the rear of the unit port 12. The bracket 130 is provided with a fulcrum 131a in the vicinity of the lower ends of both sides. Hereinafter, the fulcrum 131a may be referred to as a “third fulcrum 131a”. The third fulcrum 131a is a fulcrum that pivotally supports both sides of the main shutter 121a.

  A fulcrum 131b is provided at the corner of the upper end of the back surface of the main shutter 121a. Hereinafter, the fulcrum 131b may be referred to as a “fourth fulcrum 131b”. The fourth fulcrum 131b is a fulcrum that pivotally supports the sub-shutter 121b.

  As described above, the guide 134 is provided around the finger escape portion 141 on the back surface of the main shutter 121a. Therefore, in the shutter mechanism 20 </ b> A, the gap 131 exists between the main shutter 121 a and the bottom surface of the front end portion of the unit 6 at the normal time.

  The sub-shutter 121b is guided by the guide 134 inside the gap 131 and rotates in parallel with the back surface of the main shutter 121a. The guide 134 is preferably provided in an arc shape with the fourth fulcrum 131b as the center.

  As described above, the sub-shutter 121b has a right-angled corner portion pivotally supported by the fulcrum 131b. The sub shutter 121b is provided with a roller 135 (see FIG. 10B) at a corner below the right corner. The roller 135 corresponds to a “contact portion” described in the claims.

  When the unit is inserted, the sub-shutter 121b is biased by the spring 132b (see FIG. 10) and rotates in the direction of the arrow R2b shown in FIG. 10 about the fulcrum 131b. As a result, as shown in FIG. 11A, for example, when the main shutter 121a falls down in the horizontal direction, the sub shutter 121b has a portion where the roller 135 is provided on the outer side of the outer periphery of the main shutter 121b. Projecting from the inside of the outer periphery of the unit port 12 to the outside.

  The bracket 130 is provided with stoppers 133 (see FIG. 10B) on both sides. The stopper 133 is a member that stops the main shutter 121a in an upright state by contacting the back surface of the main shutter 121a. A portion of the stopper 133 that faces the back surface of the main shutter 121a is formed on a flat surface.

  The main shutter 121a is always urged in the closing direction by the spring 132a. The sub shutter 121b is always urged in the opening direction by the spring 132b.

Hereinafter, the operation of the shutter mechanism 20A will be described.
First, the operation of the shutter mechanism 20A when the unit is inserted will be described.
In the shutter mechanism 20A, before the unit 6 is inserted, as shown in FIG. 10, the main shutter 121a stands up in the vertical direction. Further, the sub-shutter 121b is rotated upward so as to close the finger escape portion 141 of the main shutter 121a.

  When the unit 6 is inserted into the shutter mechanism 20A from the rear surface side of the housing 2, the front end portion of the unit 6 contacts the back surface of the main shutter 121a.

  The shutter mechanism 20 </ b> A receives pressure from the unit 6 when the back surface of the main shutter 121 a comes into contact with the front end portion of the unit 6. As a result, as shown in FIG. 11, the main shutter 121a rotates in the direction of the arrow R2a (see FIG. 10) around the fulcrum 131a and falls in a horizontal state.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub-shutter 121b rotates together with the main shutter 121a around the fulcrum 131a in the direction of arrow R2a (see FIG. 10) and falls in the horizontal direction. . At that time, the sub-shutter 121b is biased by the spring 132b (see FIG. 10) and rotates in the arrow R2b direction (see FIG. 10) around the fulcrum 131b. As a result, the portion of the sub shutter 121b where the roller 135 is provided projects outward from the inner periphery of the main shutter 121b, and further protrudes outward from the inner periphery of the unit port 12.

Next, the operation of the shutter mechanism 20A when the unit is pulled out will be described.
In the shutter mechanism 20A, before the unit 6 is pulled out, as shown in FIG. 11A, the main shutter 121a is in a state of falling down in the horizontal direction. Further, the sub-shutter 121b is in a state of being rotated downward about the fulcrum 131b so that the portion where the roller 135 is provided protrudes from the inside of the outer periphery of the unit port 12 to the outside.

  In the shutter mechanism 20A, when the unit 6 is pulled out from the rear surface side of the housing 2, the front end portion of the unit 6 is separated from the back surface of the main shutter 121a.

  Thereby, the main shutter 121a is released from being pressed from the unit 6. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, the main shutter 121a is biased by the spring 132a, rotates around the fulcrum 131a in the direction of the arrow RR2a (see FIG. 11), and behind the unit port 12. Thus, the upright state stands in the vertical direction. And the main shutter 121a stops in a standing state when the back surface comes into contact with the stopper 133.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub-shutter 121b rotates together with the main shutter 121a in the direction of the arrow RR2a (see FIG. 11) about the fulcrum 131a. At that time, in the sub-shutter 121b, the roller 135 contacts the roller contact surface 140. The sub-shutter 121b is pushed by the roller contact surface 140 and rotates in the direction of the arrow RR2b (see FIG. 11) around the fulcrum 131b (see FIG. 10). As a result, the sub-shutter 121b rotates in a direction in which the sub-shutter 121b is housed inside from the outer periphery of the main shutter 121a, and overlaps with the finger escape portion 141 of the main shutter 121a. As a result, the entire area of the unit port 12 is closed by the main shutter 121a and the sub shutter 121b.

Such a shutter mechanism 20A has the following characteristics.
(1) The unit 6 is inserted into the inside from the rear surface side of the housing 2 at normal times, thereby pressing the main shutter 121a in the opening direction, and from the rear surface side of the housing 2 during maintenance. By being pulled out, the pressure on the main shutter 121a is released.

  (2) The shutter mechanism 20A has springs 132a and 132b as shutter operating mechanisms, and always biases the main shutter 121a in the closing direction and always biases the sub-shutter 121a in the opening direction.

  (3) In the shutter mechanism 20A, the main shutter 121a moves in the opening direction in response to the pressure from the unit 6 at the normal time. Therefore, the main shutter 121a is in a fall state in which the main shutter 121a is fallen in the horizontal direction at the normal time. Further, the sub-shutter 121b is in a fallen state in which the sub-shutter 121b is fallen in the horizontal direction together with the main shutter 121a. At that time, the sub-shutter 121b protrudes from the inside of the outer periphery of the main shutter 121a to the outside, and further protrudes from the inside of the outer periphery of the unit port 12 to the outside.

  On the other hand, the shutter mechanism 20A moves in the closing direction under the bias of the spring 132a when the main shutter 121a is released from the unit 6 during maintenance. Therefore, the main shutter 121a is in an upright state in the vertical direction during maintenance. The sub-shutter 121b rotates in a direction in which the roller 135 comes into contact with the roller contact surface 140 during maintenance, so that the roller shutter 135b is housed inside from the outer periphery of the main shutter 121a. Overlapping state.

  Therefore, the shutter mechanism 20 </ b> A can close the unit port 12 in conjunction with the insertion operation and the drawing operation of the unit 6 by a mechanical mechanism. As a result, the shutter mechanism 20A allows the unit 6 to be pulled out of the housing 2 (particularly, when the unit 6 is pulled out of the housing 2 in a state where no power is supplied). The unit port 12 can be automatically closed.

  (4) The main shutter 121a includes a recess functioning as a finger escape portion 141. Therefore, the main shutter 121a does not protrude into the finger escape portion 17 of the unit 6 at a normal time. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 20A does not hinder the insertion and extraction of the medium at normal times.

  Further, the sub-shutter 121b functions as a blocking portion 142 that closes the concave portion of the main shutter 121a by overlapping with the concave portion of the main shutter 121a during maintenance. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 20A completely closes the unit opening 12 by closing the main shutter 121a and the sub-shutter 121b during maintenance. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 20A can avoid a gap in the unit port 12 during maintenance.

  (5) When the main shutter 121a moves in the opening direction, the main shutter 121a rotates forward and falls in the horizontal direction. On the other hand, when the main shutter 121a moves in the closing direction, the main shutter 121a rotates backward and becomes vertical. It is pivotally supported behind the unit port 12 so as to be in an upright state standing in the direction. The spring 132a is always biased toward the direction in which the main shutter 121a is raised.

  Accordingly, when the unit is pulled out, the shutter mechanism 20A rotates so that the main shutter 121a moves backward from the unit port 12 and closes the unit port 12. At this time, the sub-shutter 121b closes the finger escape portion 141 of the main shutter 121a. In the shutter mechanism 20A, once the main shutter 121a and the sub-shutter 121b are closed, there is no gap between the main shutter 121a and the sub-shutter 121b. Therefore, even if the main shutter 121a and the sub-shutter 121b are to be opened, the structure is difficult to open. Thereby, the shutter mechanism 20A can improve security.

  Note that the pulling force of the spring 132a is low enough to prevent damage even if the customer pinches the card between the main shutter 121a and the sub shutter 121b as long as the main shutter 121a and the sub shutter 121b can be sufficiently closed. Can be set to a value. Also by this, the shutter mechanism 20A can avoid the card from being damaged.

  (6) The sub-shutter 121b has only a fulcrum 131b and a spring 132b as a mechanism for rotating, and the roller 135 can be deleted. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 20A can simplify the mechanism for rotating the sub-shutter 121b as compared with the configuration described in Patent Document 2, for example.

  As described above, according to the ATM 1A according to the second embodiment, it is possible to avoid the formation of a gap in the unit port 12 during maintenance without hindering the insertion and extraction of the medium at the normal time. Thereby, it can prevent efficiently that a customer inserts a finger | toe, a card | curd medium, etc. accidentally from the clearance gap between the unit ports 12.

  In addition, according to ATM 1A, the unit port 12 is automatically opened and closed by a mechanical mechanism that does not depend on a driving source such as a motor. The unit port 12 can be automatically closed even when it is pulled out.

[Embodiment 3]
The shutter mechanism 210 according to the third embodiment has a configuration in which the shutter 211 does not protrude into the finger escape portion 17 provided at the distal end portion of the unit 6 at a normal time instead of providing the finger 211 with the shutter 211. ing.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the shutter mechanism according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a shutter mechanism according to the third embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the shutter mechanism 210 according to the third embodiment, the shutter 211 falls in the horizontal direction from the back side of the unit port 12 toward the unit port 12 when the unit is inserted. The unit port 12 is configured to stand vertically from the unit port 12 toward the back side of the unit port 12.

  The shutter 211 is configured as a rectangular flat plate. Therefore, the shutter 211 has a linear upper end. In the shutter 211, the length from the upper end to the lower end is set to a value equal to or greater than the length from the upper end to the lower end of the unit port 12. The lower end of the shutter 211 is pivotally supported by a fulcrum 211a at a position below and behind the unit port 12.

  The position of the fulcrum 211 a is provided at a position where the upper end of the shutter 211 does not protrude into the finger escape portion 17 (see FIGS. 3 and 7) of the unit 6. Therefore, the fulcrum 211a is provided at a position rearward from the surface of the front panel 3A by a distance equal to or longer than the length from the upper end to the lower end of the shutter 211. The shutter 211 is provided with posts 218a on which springs 217 are stretched on both the left and right sides.

  The shutter mechanism 210 includes a lower protection plate 212a on the lower side behind the unit port 12, an upper protection plate 212b on the upper side, and lateral protection plates 212c on both the left and right sides.

  The lower protection plate 212a seals between the back surface of the front panel 3A and the lower guide 214. The lower guide 214 is a member that supports the unit 6 so that it can be inserted and pulled out.

  The upper protection plate 212b and the horizontal protection plate 212c seal between the rear surface of the front panel 3A and the standing shutter 211.

  The lateral protection plate 212c pivotally supports the shutter 211 by a fulcrum 211a. Further, the lateral protection plate 212 c is provided with a post 218 b on which a spring 217 is stretched and a groove 216 through which the post 218 a provided on the shutter 211 passes. Note that the spring 217 is always biased in the direction in which the shutter 211 is raised (the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 12A).

  If the shutter 211 falls over when the unit is inserted, the upper end of the shutter 211 comes close to the surface of the front panel 3A or is placed at a position that enters the rear of the surface of the front panel 3A.

  Further, when the shutter 211 is in a standing state when the unit is pulled out, the upper end portion thereof is close to or in contact with the upper protection plate 212b of the unit port 12. At this time, the shutter 211 rotates behind the unit port 12 in a direction away from the unit port 12. Accordingly, the shutter 211 rotates in a direction away from the customer's hand. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 210 can avoid the customer's finger or card medium being drawn into the housing 2.

Such a shutter mechanism 210 has the following characteristics.
(1) The unit 6 is normally inserted from the rear surface side of the housing 2 into the interior, thereby pressing the shutter 211 in the opening direction. The pressure on the shutter 211 is released.

  (2) The shutter mechanism 210 has a spring 217 as a shutter operating mechanism, and always urges the shutter 217 in the closing direction.

  (3) The shutter mechanism 210 is attached to the shutter 211 from the spring 217 when the shutter 211 receives the pressure from the unit 6 and moves in the release direction at the normal time, while the pressure from the unit 6 is released during maintenance. Move in the closing direction under force.

  Therefore, the shutter mechanism 210 can close the unit port 12 in conjunction with the insertion operation and the drawing operation of the unit 6 by a mechanical mechanism. Thereby, the shutter mechanism 210 is used when the unit 6 is pulled out of the casing 2 (particularly when the unit 6 is pulled out of the casing 2 in a state where no power is supplied). The unit port 12 can be automatically closed.

  (4) The shutter 211 is pivotally supported by a fulcrum 211a. The position of the fulcrum 211 a is provided at a position where the upper end portion of the shutter 211 does not protrude into the finger escape portion 17 of the unit 6. Therefore, the shutter 211 does not protrude into the finger escape portion 17 of the unit 6 at a normal time. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 210 does not hinder the insertion or extraction of the medium at normal times.

  Further, the shutter 211 is configured as a rectangular flat plate, and its upper end is linear. For this reason, the shutter 211 completely seals the unit port 12 during maintenance. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 210 can avoid a gap in the unit port 12 during maintenance.

  (5) When the shutter 211 is moved in the opening direction, the shutter 211 is rotated forward and falls in the horizontal direction. On the other hand, when the shutter 211 is moved in the closing direction, the shutter 211 is rotated rearward to be vertical. The unit port 12 is pivotally supported behind the unit port 12 so as to stand upright. The spring 217 always urges the shutter 211 in the direction in which the shutter 211 is erected.

  Therefore, when the unit is pulled out, the shutter mechanism 210 rotates so that the shutter 211 moves backward from the unit port 12 to close the unit port 12. In such a shutter mechanism 210, once the shutter 211 is closed, there is no gap between the shutter 211 and a malicious person tries to open the shutter 211 from the outside (front side of the housing 2). However, it is difficult to open. Thereby, the shutter mechanism 210 can improve security.

  The pulling force of the spring 217 can be set to a value that is low enough to prevent damage even if a customer pinches the card between the shutters 211 as long as the shutter 211 can be sufficiently closed. Also by this, the shutter mechanism 210 can avoid damaging the card.

(Modification of Shutter Mechanism According to Embodiment 3)
The shutter mechanism 210 according to the third embodiment can be modified as, for example, the following shutter mechanism 220. Hereinafter, a configuration of a modified example of the shutter mechanism according to Embodiment 3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a modified example of the shutter mechanism according to the third embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the shutter mechanism 220 according to the modification is characterized in that the shutter 221 stands up obliquely when the unit is pulled out.

  Such a shutter mechanism 220 is formed such that the length from the upper end portion to the lower end portion of the shutter 221 is longer than the shutter 211 of the shutter mechanism 210 according to the third embodiment, or from the surface of the front panel 3B to the fulcrum 211a. This distance is made shorter than the distance from the surface of the front panel 3A of the shutter mechanism 210 according to the third embodiment to the fulcrum 211a.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13, the front panel 3 </ b> B is provided with a notch 229 at a position where the upper end portion of the shutter 221 contacts. The notch 229 is a space that houses the upper end portion of the shutter 221. The notch 229 is provided in the upper protective plate 222b when the upper end portion of the shutter 221 contacts the upper protective plate 222b.

  When the cutout 229 is provided, the shutter mechanism 220 can prevent the shutter 221 from being opened by a malicious person because the upper end portion of the shutter 221 is hidden by the cutout 229.

  As described above, according to the ATM having the shutter mechanism 220 according to the third embodiment, it is possible to avoid the formation of a gap in the unit port 12 during maintenance without hindering the insertion or extraction of the medium at the normal time. . Thereby, it can prevent efficiently that a customer inserts a finger | toe, a card | curd medium, etc. accidentally from the clearance gap between the unit ports 12.

  Further, according to the ATM having the shutter mechanism 220, the unit port 12 is automatically opened and closed by a mechanical mechanism that does not depend on a drive source such as a motor. The unit port 12 can be automatically closed even when it is pulled out of the body 2.

[Embodiment 4]
In the shutter mechanism 230 according to the fourth embodiment, instead of providing a finger escaping portion on the shutter 231, the shutter 231 is normally attached to a tip portion of a unit according to the fourth embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “unit 6aa”). It is the structure which does not protrude inside the provided finger escape part 17 (refer FIG. 2).

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the shutter mechanism 230 according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14A and 14B. 14A and 14B are diagrams each illustrating a configuration of a shutter mechanism according to the fourth embodiment.

  In the shutter mechanism 230 according to the fourth embodiment, the shutter 231 is configured as a rectangular flat plate. Therefore, the shutter 231 has a linear upper end. In the shutter 231, the length from the upper end to the lower end is set to a value equivalent to the length from the upper end to the lower end of the unit port 12. The lower end of the shutter 231 is pivotally supported at a position below the unit port 12 by a fulcrum 236a (see FIG. 14B).

  The shutter mechanism 230 is configured such that the shutter 231 operates in the opposite direction to the shutter 211 of the shutter mechanism 210 according to the third embodiment. That is, in the shutter mechanism 230 according to the fourth embodiment, the shutter 231 falls horizontally from the unit port 12 toward the rear (back side) when the unit is inserted, and on the other hand, when the unit is pulled out, It is configured to stand vertically from the side toward the unit port 12.

  The shutter mechanism 230 has a gear train 232 as a shutter operation mechanism for realizing such an operation. The gear train 232 is a mechanism that rotates the shutter 231 by meshing with the gear teeth 235a of the gear tooth member 235 provided in the unit 6aa.

  The gear train 232 includes a leading gear 232a, an intermediate gear 232b, and a final gear 232c.

  The leading gear 232a is a gear that meshes with the gear teeth 235a of the gear tooth member 235 provided in the unit 6aa. The leading gear 232a meshes with the gear teeth 235a of the gear tooth member 235 when the unit is inserted or pulled out. When the unit 6aa moves, the leading gear 232a is pressed by the gear tooth member 235 and rotates in a direction corresponding to the moving direction of the unit 6aa.

The intermediate gear 232b is a gear that transmits the rotational force of the leading gear 232a to the final gear 232c.
The final gear 232 c is a gear attached to the shutter 231.

  For example, when the unit 6aa is pulled out in the arrow A1 direction when the unit is pulled out, the gear train 232 rotates the shutter 231 in the closing direction (the arrow direction shown in FIG. 14A).

  The shutter mechanism 230 needs to hold the shutter 231 in the closed state when the shutter 231 is closed when the unit is pulled out. In the example shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the shutter mechanism 230 includes a lock mechanism 233 as a mechanism for that purpose.

  The lock mechanism 233 includes a lock member 233a, a spring 233b, and a sliding member 233c.

  The lock member 233a has one end portion (hereinafter referred to as “front end portion”) formed in a hook shape, and the front end portion engages with the leading gear 232a, thereby locking the drive of the gear train 232a. It is a member. The other end of the lock member 233a (hereinafter referred to as “rear end”) is pivotally supported by a post 214b.

  The lock member 233a rotates in the vertical direction about the post 214b. The lock member 233a locks the gear train 232 by rotating upward, and releases the lock applied to the gear train 232 by rotating downward.

In addition, the lock member 233a includes a fulcrum 233aa serving as a connecting portion with the sliding member 233c and a post 233ab on which a spring 233b is stretched in the vicinity of the center.
The spring 233b is a biasing member that biases the lock member 233a toward the leading gear 232a.

  The sliding member 233c is a member that rotates the lock member 233a in the vertical direction around the post 214b.

  The sliding member 233c includes a post 233ca in the vicinity of the upper end of the surface facing the unit 6aa. The post 233ca is a contact portion that contacts the contact surfaces 234a and 234b of the protrusion 234 provided in the unit 6aa.

  The sliding member 233 c includes posts 233 cb and 233 cc at any position on the surface facing the lateral protection plate 236. The posts 233cb and 233cc are guide portions that guide the sliding of the sliding member 233c. The posts 233cb and 233cc are inserted into a long hole 236e provided in the lateral protection plate 236.

  When the unit 6aa moves in the sliding member 233c, the post 233ca comes into contact with the contact surfaces 234a and 234b of the protrusion 234 provided on the unit 6aa. Thereby, the sliding member 233c receives the press from the unit 6aa via the contact surfaces 234a and 234b. Then, since the posts 233cb and 233cc are inserted into the long holes 236e provided in the lateral protection plate 236, the sliding member 233c slides in the direction in which the long holes 236e are provided (here, the vertical direction). .

  The lateral protection plate 236 includes a post 236a and a long hole 236e. The post 236 a is a protrusion that pivotally supports the shutter 231. The long hole 236e is a guide portion that guides the sliding direction of the sliding member 233c of the lock mechanism 233. The long hole 236e is provided in the vertical direction, and the posts 233cb and 233cc of the sliding member 233c are inserted therein.

  The lower guide 214 includes a post 214a that pivotally supports the leading gear 232a and the intermediate gear 232b, a post 214b that pivotally supports the lock member 233a of the lock mechanism 233, and a post 214c on which the spring 233b is stretched.

  The unit 6aa includes a protrusion 234 and a gear tooth member 235 on the side facing the gear train 232 and the lock mechanism 233.

  The protruding portion 234 is a portion that contacts the post 233 ca of the lock mechanism 233. The protruding portion 234 includes contact surfaces 234a and 234b that contact the post 233ca of the sliding member 233c on the lower surface side. The contact surface 234a is a flat surface provided in the vicinity of the end portion of the protruding portion 234 on the side close to the unit port 12 (hereinafter referred to as “tip portion”), and descends rearward from the tip portion. Are inclined in an oblique direction. The contact surface 234b is a flat surface continuously provided behind the contact surface 234a, and is provided in the horizontal direction.

  The gear tooth member 235 is a member provided with gear teeth 235a. The gear teeth 235a are gears that mesh with the leading gear 232a and rotationally drive the leading gear 232a. The gear tooth member 235 is provided to extend in the horizontal direction on the side surface of the unit 6aa so as to face the leading gear 232a.

Such a shutter mechanism 230 has the following characteristics.
(1) The shutter mechanism 230 turns backward when the shutter 231 moves in the opening direction, and falls in the horizontal direction, while turning forward when the shutter 231 moves in the closing direction. Then, it is pivotally supported in the vicinity of the lower side of the unit port 12 so as to be in an upright state standing upright.

  (2) The shutter mechanism 230 moves the shutter 231 in the opening direction in conjunction with the insertion operation in which the unit 6aa is inserted from the rear surface side of the housing 2 into the interior at normal times. The shutter 231 is moved in the closing direction in conjunction with a pulling operation that is pulled out from the rear side of the body 2.

  The shutter mechanism 230 has a gear train 232 as a shutter operation mechanism for realizing such an operation. Further, the unit 6aa includes a gear tooth member 235 that meshes with the leading gear 232a of the gear train 232.

  Therefore, the shutter mechanism 230 can close the unit port 12 in conjunction with the insertion operation and the drawing operation of the unit 6aa by a mechanical mechanism. Thereby, the shutter mechanism 230 allows the unit 6aa to be pulled out of the housing 2 (particularly, when the unit 6aa is pulled out of the housing 2 in a state where no power is supplied). The unit port 12 can be automatically closed.

  (3) The shutter 231 rotates backward at the normal time. Therefore, the shutter 231 does not protrude into the finger escape portion 17 of the unit 6aa at the normal time. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 230 does not hinder the insertion or extraction of the medium at normal times.

  The shutter 231 is configured as a rectangular flat plate, and the upper end portion is linear. Therefore, the shutter 231 completely seals the unit port 12 during maintenance. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 230 can avoid a gap in the unit port 12 during maintenance.

  (4) The shutter mechanism 230 releases the restriction on the drive of the gear train 232 when the unit 6aa is inserted into the housing 2 from the rear surface side, while the unit 6aa is externally connected from the rear surface side of the housing 2. And a lock mechanism 233 for restricting the drive of the gear train 232 when being pulled out.

  Therefore, in the shutter mechanism 230, the lock mechanism 233 restricts the drive of the gear train 232 when the unit is pulled out. In such a shutter mechanism 230, since the drive of the gear train 232 is restricted once the shutter 231 is closed, a malicious person tries to open the shutter 231 from the outside (the front side of the housing 2). However, it is difficult to open. Thereby, the shutter mechanism 230 can improve security.

  As described above, according to the ATM having the shutter mechanism 230 according to the fourth embodiment, it is possible to avoid the formation of a gap in the unit port 12 during maintenance without obstructing the insertion or extraction of the medium at the normal time. . Thereby, it can prevent efficiently that a customer inserts a finger | toe, a card | curd medium, etc. accidentally from the clearance gap between the unit ports 12.

  In addition, according to the ATM having the shutter mechanism 230, the unit port 12 is automatically opened and closed by a mechanical mechanism that does not depend on a driving source such as a motor. The unit port 12 can be automatically closed even when it is pulled out of the body 2.

[Embodiment 5]
In the shutter mechanism 240 according to the fifth embodiment, instead of providing the shutter 241 with no finger escape portion, the shutter 241 is normally attached to the tip of the unit according to the fifth embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “unit 6ab”). It has a configuration that does not protrude into the provided finger escape portion 17.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the shutter mechanism 240 according to the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 15A and 15B. 15A and 15B are diagrams each showing a configuration of a shutter mechanism according to the fifth embodiment.

  In the shutter mechanism 240 according to the fifth embodiment, the shutter 241 is configured as a rectangular flat plate. In the shutter 241, the length from the upper end to the lower end is set to a value equal to or greater than the length from the upper end to the lower end of the unit port 12. The shutter 241 is slidably supported by the second link member 242b of the link mechanism 242.

  The shutter mechanism 240 is configured as a sliding shutter in which the shutter 241 slides in the vertical direction with respect to the unit port 12. That is, the shutter 241 of the shutter mechanism 240 according to the fifth embodiment slides from a position overlapping with the unit opening 12 to a position not overlapping with the unit opening 12 when the unit is inserted, while being overlapped with the unit opening 12 when the unit is pulled out. It is configured to slide from a position that does not become a position overlapping the unit port 12.

  The shutter mechanism 240 has a link mechanism 242 as a shutter operation mechanism for realizing such an operation. The link mechanism 242 is a mechanism that operates the shutter 241 in conjunction with the movement of the unit 6ab using a plurality of (for example, two) link members.

  The link mechanism 242 includes two link members 242a and 242b. Hereinafter, when the link member 242a and the link member 242b are distinguished, the link member 242a is referred to as a “first link member 242a”, and the link member 242b is referred to as a “second link member 242b”.

  The first link member 242 a is a member whose lower end is pivotally supported by a fulcrum 245 a provided on the support portion 245. The support portion 245 is provided below the unit port 12 on the back surface of the front panel 3A.

  When the unit is inserted, the upper end portion of the first link member 242a comes into contact with the contact surface 243a and the contact portion 242aa of the contact member 243 provided in the unit 6ab, and slides along the contact surface 243a.

  A spring 246 is stretched around the first link member 242a by a post 247a. One end of the spring 246 is stretched over the post 247a of the first link member 242a, and the other end is stretched over a post 247b provided in the lower guide portion 244. The spring 246 urges the first link member 242a downward (in the direction of arrow R3a shown in FIG. 15A (c)).

  The vicinity of the center of the first link member 242a is rotatably connected to the second link member 242b by a fulcrum 245c. The second link member 242b has an upper end portion rotatably connected to the vicinity of the upper end portion of the shutter 241 by a fulcrum 245b, and a lower end portion rotatably connected to the vicinity of the center of the first link member 242a by a fulcrum 245c. Has been. The fulcrum 245b of the second link member 242b protrudes outward and is inserted into a long hole 248a provided in the lateral protection plate 248.

  The lateral protection plate 248 is a member provided on both sides behind the unit port 12. In the lateral protection plate 248, a long hole 248a is provided in a direction perpendicular to the surface on the unit port 12 side. The long hole 248a functions as a guide portion that guides the sliding direction of the shutter 241. The long hole 248a is inserted with a fulcrum 245b of the second link member 242b and a post 241a provided near the lower end of the side surface of the shutter 241.

  The unit 6ab includes a contact member 243. The contact member 243 is a member that comes into contact with the contact portion 242aa of the first link member 242a. The contact member 243 protrudes from the unit 6ab toward the side facing the link mechanism 242.

  The contact member 243 includes a contact surface 243a that comes into contact with the contact portion 242aa of the first link member 242a. The contact surface 243a is a flat surface provided at a position where the contact member 243 contacts the contact portion 242aa of the first link member 242a, and is provided in the vertical direction.

Hereinafter, the operation of the shutter mechanism 240 will be described.
First, the operation of the shutter mechanism 240 when the unit is inserted will be described.
In the stage before the unit 6ab is inserted, the shutter mechanism 240 is in a state where the contact member 243 is disposed at a position away from the unit port 12, as shown in FIG. 15A (c).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15A (b), in the shutter mechanism 240, when the unit 6ab is inserted from the rear surface side of the housing 2, the contact member 243 of the unit 6ab advances. Here, “advance” means movement in a direction approaching the unit port 12.

  When the contact member 243 of the unit 6ab advances, the contact surface 243a comes into contact with the contact portion 242aa of the first link member 242a and presses the first link member 242a forward. Therefore, the first link member 242a rotates upward about the fulcrum 245a.

  At this time, the first link member 242a presses the second link member 242b forward. As a result, the second link member 242b moves forward, and as a result, presses the shutter 241 upward.

  At this time, the shutter 241 slides upward along the long hole 248a because the fulcrum 245b and the post 241a are inserted into the long hole 248a of the lateral protection plate 248. As a result, the shutter 241 opens the unit port 12.

Next, the operation of the shutter mechanism 240 when the unit is pulled out will be described.
In the stage before the unit 6ab is pulled out, the shutter mechanism 240 is in a state in which the contact member 243 is disposed at a position close to the unit port 12, as shown in FIG. 15A (b).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15A (c), in the shutter mechanism 240, when the unit 6ab is pulled out from the rear surface side of the housing 2, the contact member 243 of the unit 6ab moves backward.

  At this time, the spring 246 biases the first link member 242a downward. Therefore, the first link member 242a rotates downward about the fulcrum 245a as the contact member 243 of the unit 6ab moves backward.

  At this time, the second link member 242b is pulled by the first link member 242a and moves backward, and as a result, the shutter 241 is pulled downward. Since the fulcrum 245b and the post 241a are inserted into the long hole 248a of the lateral protection plate 248, the shutter 241 slides downward along the long hole 248a. As a result, the shutter 241 closes the unit port 12.

Such a shutter mechanism 240 has the following characteristics.
(1) The shutter mechanism 240 slides to a position where it does not overlap the unit port 12 when the shutter 241 moves in the opening direction, while it moves to a position where it overlaps the unit port 12 when it moves in the closing direction. Slide and move.

  (2) The shutter mechanism 240 moves the shutter 241 in the opening direction in conjunction with the insertion operation in which the unit 6ab is inserted into the housing 2 from the rear surface side in the normal state. The shutter 241 is moved in the closing direction in conjunction with the pulling operation that is pulled out from the rear side of the body 2.

  The shutter mechanism 240 has a link mechanism 242 as a shutter operation mechanism for realizing such an operation. The unit 6ab includes a contact member 243.

  Therefore, the shutter mechanism 240 can close the unit port 12 in conjunction with the insertion operation and the drawing operation of the unit 6ab by a mechanical mechanism. Thereby, the shutter mechanism 240 is used when the unit 6ab is pulled out of the casing 2 (particularly when the unit 6ab is pulled out of the casing 2 in a state where power is not supplied). The unit port 12 can be automatically closed.

  (3) The shutter 241 slides and moves to a position where it does not overlap the unit port 12 at normal times. Therefore, the shutter 241 does not protrude into the finger escape portion 17 of the unit 6ab at normal times. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 240 does not hinder the insertion or extraction of the medium during normal times.

  The shutter 241 is configured as a rectangular flat plate. Therefore, the shutter 241 completely seals the unit port 12 during maintenance. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 240 can avoid a gap in the unit port 12 during maintenance.

  As described above, according to the ATM having the shutter mechanism 240 according to the fifth embodiment, it is possible to avoid a gap from being formed in the unit port 12 during maintenance without hindering insertion and extraction of the medium at normal times. . Thereby, it can prevent efficiently that a customer inserts a finger | toe, a card | curd medium, etc. accidentally from the clearance gap between the unit ports 12.

  In addition, according to the ATM having the shutter mechanism 240, the unit port 12 is automatically opened and closed by a mechanical mechanism that does not depend on a driving source such as a motor. The unit port 12 can be automatically closed even when it is pulled out of the body 2.

[Embodiment 6]
In the shutter mechanism 250 according to the sixth embodiment, instead of providing a finger escape portion on the shutter 251, the shutter 251 is normally attached to a tip portion of a unit according to the sixth embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “unit 6ac”). It has a configuration that does not protrude into the provided finger escape portion 17.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the shutter mechanism 250 according to the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16A and 16B. FIG. 16A and FIG. 16B are diagrams each illustrating a configuration of a shutter mechanism according to the sixth embodiment.

  In the shutter mechanism 250 according to the sixth embodiment, the shutter 251 is configured as a foldable shutter in which a plurality of (for example, two) shutters are rotatably connected and folded. That is, the shutter 251 has a configuration in which two shutters 251a and 251b are rotatably connected.

  The shutter 251a is a shutter provided on the lower side. The shutter 251b is a shutter provided on the upper side. Hereinafter, when distinguishing between the shutter 251a and the shutter 251b, the shutter 251a is referred to as "lower shutter 251a" and the shutter 251b is referred to as "upper shutter 251b".

  The lower shutter 251a and the upper shutter 251b are each configured as a rectangular flat plate. Therefore, the entire shape of the shutter 251a when deployed is rectangular. The lower shutter 251a and the upper shutter 251b are rotatably connected by a connection fulcrum 251c.

  The shutter 251 has a length from the upper end to the lower end (the total length from the upper end to the lower end of the lower shutter 251a and the length from the upper end to the lower end of the upper shutter 251b). It is set to a value greater than the length from the bottom to the bottom.

  However, when the shutter 251 is folded, it is necessary that the lower shutter 251a and the upper shutter 251b do not protrude into the finger escape portion 17 of the unit 6ac. Therefore, the shutter 251 has a shorter shutter (the example shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B) so that the lower shutter 251a and the upper shutter 251b in the folded state do not protrude into the finger escape portion 17 of the unit 6ac. Here, the length from the upper end to the lower end of the lower shutter 251a) and the position for pivotally supporting the lower shutter 251a (the position of the fulcrum 251aa shown in FIG. 16B) are set.

  The shutter 251 is folded so that the lower shutter 251a and the upper shutter 251b open the unit port 12 when the unit is inserted, while the lower shutter 251a and the upper shutter 251b are unit ports when the unit is pulled out. 12 will be unfolded to close.

  The shutter mechanism 250 has a link mechanism 252 as a shutter operation mechanism for realizing such an operation. The link mechanism 252 is a mechanism that operates the shutter 251 in conjunction with the movement of the unit 6ac using a plurality of (for example, two) link members.

  The link mechanism 252 includes two link members 252a and 252b. Hereinafter, when the link member 252a and the link member 252b are distinguished, the link member 252a is referred to as a “third link member 252a”, and the link member 252b is referred to as a “fourth link member 252b”.

  In the shutter mechanism 250, the shutter 251 is pivotally supported on the lower side of the unit port 12. The shutter mechanism 250 needs to be operated so that the shutter 251 is folded when the unit is inserted and the shutter 251 is unfolded when the unit is pulled out.

  Therefore, unlike the shutter mechanism 240 according to the fifth embodiment, the shutter mechanism 250 rotates the third link member 252a in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the first link member 242a of the shutter mechanism 240 according to the fifth embodiment. It is necessary to move. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 250 includes members such as the sliding member 301 and the gear 321 and the unit 6ac includes the protruding portion 311.

  The front panel 3Aa is provided with a frame member 401 (see FIG. 16B) at the unit port 12. The frame member 401 is a member that supports the shutter 251. Further, the front panel 3Aa is provided with a support portion 255 that pivotally supports the third link member 252a on the back surface.

  The third link member 252 a is a member whose lower end is pivotally supported by a fulcrum 255 a provided on the support portion 255. When the unit is inserted, the upper end portion of the third link member 252a comes into contact with the contact surface 303a of the contact portion 303 of the contact member 301 at the contact portion 252aa and slides along the contact surface 303a.

  The third link member 252a has a spring 256 stretched by a post 257a. One end of the spring 256 is stretched over the post 257a of the third link member 252a, and the other end is stretched over a post 257b provided in the lower guide portion 254. The spring 256 urges the third link member 252a downward.

  The vicinity of the center of the third link member 252a is rotatably connected to the fourth link member 252b by a fulcrum 255c. The upper end of the fourth link member 252b is pivotally connected to the vicinity of the upper end of the shutter 251 by a fulcrum 255b, and the lower end of the fourth link member 252b is pivotally connected to the vicinity of the center of the third link member 252a by a fulcrum 255c. Has been. A fulcrum 255 b of the fourth link member 252 b protrudes outward and is inserted into a long hole 401 a provided in the frame member 401.

  The frame member 401 is a member provided in the unit port 12. In the frame member 401, a long hole 401a is provided in a direction perpendicular to the surface on the unit port 12 side. The long hole 401a functions as a guide portion that guides the sliding direction of the shutter 251. A post 251ba provided on the side surface of the upper shutter 251b is inserted into the long hole 401a.

  The position of the post 251ba is a position where the distance from the connection fulcrum 251c to the post 251ba is substantially equal to the distance from the connection fulcrum 251c to the post 251aa (the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the lower shutter 251a).

  In the example shown in FIG. 16B, the frame member 401 is provided with a cutout 3Ab at a position where the upper end of the upper shutter 251b contacts. The cutout 3Ab is a space that houses the upper end of the upper shutter 251b. When the cutout 3Ab is provided, the shutter mechanism 250 can prevent the shutter 251 from being opened by a malicious person because the upper end of the upper shutter 251b is hidden by the cutout 3Ab.

  In the shutter mechanism 250, a support member 501 is provided around the frame member 401. The support member 501 pivotally supports the gear 321 at a fulcrum 321a provided at a predetermined position, and supports the sliding member 301 slidably.

  The gear 321 meshes with both the gear teeth 311a of the protruding portion 311 of the unit 6ac and the gear teeth 302a of the sliding member 301. The gear 321 can slide the sliding member 301 in the direction opposite to the moving direction of the unit 6ac by meshing with both the gear teeth 311a of the protruding portion 311 and the gear teeth 302a of the sliding member 301.

  The sliding member 301 has gear teeth at a position facing the gear 321 so as to mesh with the gear 321. Moreover, the sliding member 301 is provided with the contact part 303 so that the contact part 252aa of the 3rd link member 252a may be contacted.

  The contact portion 303 is provided so as to protrude from the sliding member 301 toward the side facing the link mechanism 252. The contact portion 303 includes a contact surface 303a that comes into contact with the contact portion 252aa of the third link member 252a. The contact surface 303a is a flat surface provided at a position where the contact portion 303 contacts the contact portion 252aa of the third link member 252a, and is provided in the vertical direction.

  Further, a spring 502 is stretched between the sliding member 301 and the support member 501. The spring 502 biases the sliding member 301 to the unit port 12. The tension of the spring 502 is set to a value stronger than that of the spring 256 so that the shutter 251, the link mechanism 252, and the sliding member 301 can be sufficiently moved in the closing direction of the shutter 251.

  A protrusion 311 is provided. The protruding portion 311 has gear teeth at a position facing the gear 321 so as to mesh with the gear 321.

Hereinafter, the operation of the shutter mechanism 250 will be described.
First, the operation of the shutter mechanism 250 when the unit is inserted will be described.
In the stage before the unit 6ac is inserted, the shutter mechanism 250 is in a state in which the sliding member 301 is urged by the spring 502 and disposed at a position close to the unit port 12, as shown in FIG. 16A (c). It has become. At this time, the sliding member 301 is in a state where the gear teeth 302 a are engaged with the gear 321.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16A (b), in the shutter mechanism 250, when the unit 6ac is inserted from the rear surface side of the housing 2, the protruding portion 311 of the unit 6ac advances.

  When the protrusion 311 of the unit 6ac moves forward, the gear teeth 311a mesh with the gear 321. As a result, the gear 321 is rotated. At this time, the sliding member 301 slides in the backward direction because the gear teeth 302a mesh with the gear 321.

  At this time, the spring 256 biases the third link member 252a downward. Therefore, as the sliding member 301 slides in the backward direction, the third link member 252a rotates downward (clockwise in the drawing) around the fulcrum 255a.

  At this time, the fourth link member 252b is pulled by the third link member 252a and moves rearward, and as a result, pulls the upper shutter 251b downward. Since the post 251ba is inserted into the long hole 401a of the frame member 401, the upper shutter 251b moves downward along the long hole 401a. As a result, the shutter 251 is folded and opens the unit port 12.

Next, the operation of the shutter mechanism 250 when the unit is pulled out will be described.
In the stage before the unit 6ac is pulled out, the shutter mechanism 250 is in a state where the sliding member 301 is positioned away from the unit port 12, as shown in FIG. 16A (b). Further, the protruding portion 311 of the unit 6ac is in a state where the gear teeth 311a are engaged with the gear 321 in the vicinity of the rear end of the protruding portion 311.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16A (c), in the shutter mechanism 250, when the unit 6ac is pulled out from the rear side of the housing 2, the protruding portion 311 of the unit 6ac moves backward.

  When the protruding portion 311 of the unit 6ac moves backward, the gear teeth 311a mesh with the gear 321 and thus the gear 321 is rotated. At this time, the sliding member 301 slides in the forward direction because the gear teeth 302a mesh with the gear 321.

  When the sliding member 301 moves forward, the contact surface 303a of the contact portion 303 comes into contact with the contact portion 252aa of the third link member 252a and presses the third link member 252a forward. Therefore, the third link member 252a rotates upward (counterclockwise in the drawing) around the fulcrum 255a.

  At this time, the third link member 252a presses the fourth link member 252b forward. As a result, the fourth link member 252b moves forward, and as a result, presses the upper shutter 251b upward.

  At this time, since the post 251aa is inserted into the long hole 401a of the frame member 401, the upper shutter 251b moves upward along the long hole 401a. As a result, the shutter 251 closes the unit port 12.

Such a shutter mechanism 250 has the following characteristics.
(1) When the shutter 251 of the shutter mechanism 250 moves in the opening direction, the lower shutter 251a and the upper shutter 251b are folded around the connection fulcrum 251c, while when the shutter 251 moves in the closing direction, the lower shutter 251a. And the upper shutter 251b is developed.

  (2) The shutter mechanism 250 moves the shutter 251 in the opening direction in conjunction with the insertion operation in which the unit 6ac is inserted into the housing 2 from the rear surface side in the normal state. The shutter 251 is moved in the closing direction in conjunction with the pulling-out operation that is pulled out from the rear surface side of the body 2.

  The shutter mechanism 250 includes a link mechanism 252, a gear 321, a sliding member 301, a gear tooth member 311, and the like as a shutter operation mechanism for realizing such an operation. Further, the unit 6ac includes a protruding portion 311.

  Therefore, the shutter mechanism 250 can close the unit port 12 in conjunction with the insertion operation and the drawing operation of the unit 6ac by a mechanical mechanism. Thus, the shutter mechanism 250 allows the unit 6ac to be pulled out of the housing 2 (particularly, when the unit 6ac is pulled out of the housing 2 in a state where power is not supplied). The unit port 12 can be automatically closed.

  (3) As for the shutter 251, the lower shutter 251a and the upper shutter 251b are normally folded around the connection fulcrum 251c. At this time, the shutter 251 has a shorter shutter (see FIGS. 16A and 16B) so that the lower shutter 251a and the upper shutter 251b in the folded state do not protrude into the finger escape portion 17 of the unit 6ac. In the example, the length from the upper end to the lower end of the lower shutter 251a) and the position for pivotally supporting the lower shutter 251a (the position of the fulcrum 251aa shown in FIG. 16B) are set. Therefore, the shutter 251 does not protrude into the finger escape portion 17 of the unit 6ac at the normal time. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 250 does not hinder the insertion or extraction of the medium during normal times.

  Further, the shutter 251 has a rectangular shape when deployed. Therefore, the shutter 241 completely seals the unit port 12 during maintenance. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 250 can avoid a gap in the unit port 12 during maintenance.

  As described above, according to the ATM having the shutter mechanism 250 according to the sixth embodiment, it is possible to avoid the formation of a gap in the unit port 12 during maintenance without hindering insertion or extraction of the medium during normal operation. . Thereby, it can prevent efficiently that a customer inserts a finger | toe, a card | curd medium, etc. accidentally from the clearance gap between the unit ports 12.

  Further, according to the ATM having the shutter mechanism 250, the unit port 12 is automatically opened and closed by a mechanical mechanism that does not depend on a driving source such as a motor. The unit port 12 can be automatically closed even when it is pulled out of the body 2.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, in the fourth embodiment, the shutter mechanism 230 is described as having a configuration that uses the gear train 232 to open and close the shutter 231 in conjunction with the insertion operation and the drawing operation of the unit 6aa. However, the shutter mechanism 230 may be used in place of the gear train 232 as long as it is a mechanism that opens and closes the shutter 231 in conjunction with the insertion and withdrawal operations of the unit 6aa.

  For example, in the fifth embodiment, the shutter mechanism 240 is described as having a configuration in which the shutter 241 is opened and closed in conjunction with the insertion operation and the drawing operation of the unit 6ab using the link mechanism 242. However, the shutter mechanism 240 may be used in place of the link mechanism 242 as long as the shutter mechanism 241 opens and closes in conjunction with the insertion operation and the drawing operation of the unit 6ab.

  Further, for example, in the sixth embodiment, the shutter mechanism 250 opens and closes the shutter 251 in conjunction with the insertion operation and the drawing operation of the unit 6ac using a mechanism such as the link mechanism 252, the sliding member 301, and the gear 321. It is explained as a configuration to be made. However, as long as the shutter mechanism 250 is a mechanism that opens and closes the shutter 251 in conjunction with the insertion operation and the drawing operation of the unit 6ac, the shutter mechanism 250 may be used instead of these mechanisms.

1,1A Automatic transaction equipment (ATM)
2 Housing (main body)
3, 3A, 3Aa, 3B Front panel (upper cover)
3Ab, 229 Notch 4 Front door (lower cover)
5 Rear door 6 Unit 6a, 6aa, 6ab, 6ac Card unit 6b Passbook unit 12 Unit port 12a Card unit port 12b Passbook unit port 16 Card insertion / discharge port 17, 41, 141 Finger escape portion (recess)
20, 20A, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250 Shutter mechanism 21a Lower shutter (first shutter)
21b Upper shutter (second shutter)
30, 130 Brackets 31a, 31b, 131a, 131b, 211a, 245a, 245b, 245c, 255a, 255b, 255c, 321a Support points 32a, 32b, 132a, 132b, 217, 233b, 246, 502 Spring 33 Stopper 34 Upper protective plate 39a, 39b, 134, 139a, 139b Guide 42 Blocking part (convex part)
121a Main shutter 121b Sub-shutter (blocking part)
130 Bracket 131 Clearance 133 Stopper 135 Roller (contact part)
135a Roller fulcrum 136a, 136b, 214a, 214b, 214c, 218a, 218b, 233ab, 233ca, 233cb, 233cc, 236a, 247a, 247b, 251aa, 251ba Post 140 (140a, 140b) Roller contact surface 211, 231 Shutter (Moving shutter)
212a, 212b, 212c, 222a, 222b, 222c, 236, 248 Protection plate 214, 244 Lower guide 216 Groove 232 Gear train (shutter operating mechanism)
232a Leading gear 232b Intermediate gear 232c Final gear 233 Lock mechanism 233a Lock member 233aa Connecting portion 233c Sliding member 234 Protruding portion (lock releasing portion)
234a, 234b, 243a, 303a Contact surface 235 Gear tooth member (shutter operating mechanism)
235a, 302a, 311a Gear teeth 236e, 248a, 401a Long hole (guide part)
241 Shutter (sliding shutter)
242 Link mechanism (shutter operating mechanism)
242a 1st link member 242aa contact part 242b 2nd link member 243 contact member 245 support part 251 Shutter (folding type shutter)
251a Lower shutter 251b Upper shutter 251c Folding fulcrum 252 Link mechanism (shutter operating mechanism)
252a Third link member 252aa Contact portion 252b Fourth link member 255 Support portion 301 Slide member 302 Slide portion 303 Contact portion 311 Protruding portion 321 Gear 401 Frame member 501 Support member

In the fourth invention, a unit port for exposing a part of the unit housed in the housing to the outside is provided on the front side of the housing, and the unit port is opened during maintenance. An automatic transaction apparatus comprising a shutter formed behind the unit port and formed in a rectangular shape so as to close the unit port; and a shutter operating mechanism for operating the shutter; When the length from the upper end to the lower end of the unit port is set to a value equal to or greater than the length from the upper end to the lower end of the unit port, and when moving in the opening direction, It is configured to be pivotally supported at a position in the vicinity of the unit opening so as to turn forward and to stand up when it falls in the horizontal direction and moves in the closing direction.

In addition, the main shutter 121a is single and seals the unit port 12. Therefore, the main shutter 121a has a shape in which the length from the upper end to the lower end is longer than the length from the upper end to the lower end of the lower shutter 21a of the first embodiment. That is, the main shutter 121a has a length from the upper end of the rectangular plate constituting the main shutter 1 21a to the lower end is set from the upper end of the unit opening 12 in the length equivalent value up to the lower end portion .

When the unit is inserted, the sub-shutter 121b is biased by the spring 132b (see FIG. 10) and rotates in the direction of the arrow R2b shown in FIG. 10 about the fulcrum 131b. As a result, the sub shutter 121b is, for example, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), when the main shutter 121a falls down horizontally, part roller 135 is provided, from the inside of the outer periphery of the main shutter 121 a It protrudes outward and further protrudes outward from the inside of the outer periphery of the unit port 12.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub-shutter 121b rotates together with the main shutter 121a around the fulcrum 131a in the direction of arrow R2a (see FIG. 10) and falls in the horizontal direction. . At that time, the sub-shutter 121b is biased by the spring 132b (see FIG. 10) and rotates in the arrow R2b direction (see FIG. 10) around the fulcrum 131b. As a result, the sub shutter 121b, the portion roller 135 is provided, protrudes from the inside to the outside of the outer periphery of the main shutter 121 a, further projects outwardly from the inside of the outer periphery of the unit opening 12.

(2) The shutter mechanism 20A includes a spring 132a as a shutter actuating mechanism has a 132b, urges the main shutter 121a always in the closing direction, urges the sub shutter 121 b always in the opening direction .

(2) The shutter mechanism 210 has a spring 217 as the shutter actuating mechanism biases the shutter 21 1 is always in the closing direction.

The lower shutter 251a and the upper shutter 251b are each configured as a rectangular flat plate. Accordingly, the shutter 25 1, the overall shape during deployment becomes rectangular. The lower shutter 251a and the upper shutter 251b are rotatably connected by a connection fulcrum 251c.

The shutter mechanism 250, as shutter actuating mechanism for implementing such operations have linkage 252, the gear 321, the sliding member 301, and the gear teeth member 3 02 and the like. Further, the unit 6ac includes a protruding portion 311.

Further, the shutter 251 has a rectangular shape when deployed. Therefore, the shutter 2 5 1, during maintenance, to completely seal the unit opening 12. Therefore, the shutter mechanism 250 can avoid a gap in the unit port 12 during maintenance.

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A unit port is provided on the front side of the housing for exposing a part of the unit housed inside the housing and having a finger escape portion at the front end. In the automatic transaction device that is opened,
A first shutter provided behind the unit port and provided with a recess having the same shape as the finger escape portion;
A second shutter provided behind the unit port so as to face the first shutter, and having a convex portion that seals the concave portion;
A first shutter operating mechanism that urges the first shutter in a closing direction;
A second shutter operating mechanism that urges the second shutter in a closing direction;
The first shutter and the second shutter are:
The sum of the length from the upper end to the lower end of the first shutter and the length from the upper end to the lower end of the second shutter is set to a value equal to or greater than the length from the upper end to the lower end of the unit port. And
During normal operation, the first shutter operating mechanism and the second shutter operating mechanism corresponding to the first shutter operating mechanism and the second shutter operating mechanism corresponding to the first shutter operating mechanism and the second shutter operating mechanism, respectively, are moved in the opening direction upon receiving the press from the unit. The automatic transaction apparatus is characterized in that it moves in the closing direction in response to the urging force. The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 1,
When the first shutter and the second shutter are moved in the opening direction, the first shutter and the second shutter are rotated forward and fall in the horizontal direction. On the other hand, when the first shutter and the second shutter are moved in the closing direction, the first shutter and the second shutter rotate backward. It is pivotally supported behind the unit port so as to move and become a standing state standing in the vertical direction,
The automatic transaction apparatus, wherein the first shutter operating mechanism and the second shutter operating mechanism are biased toward the directions in which the corresponding first shutter and second shutter are raised. The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 2,
The second shutter is provided above the first shutter,
The automatic transaction apparatus characterized in that the upper side of the unit port protrudes forward from the lower side, and at least the second shutter in the overturned state is stored behind the upper side of the unit port. A unit port is provided on the front side of the housing for exposing a part of the unit housed inside the housing and having a finger escape portion at the front end. In the automatic transaction device that is opened,
A main shutter provided behind the unit port and provided with a recess having the same shape as the finger escape portion;
A sub-shutter that is pivotally supported on the back surface of the main shutter and moves in an opening direction or a closing direction around the recess;
A main shutter operating mechanism that urges the main shutter in a closing direction;
A sub shutter operating mechanism that biases the sub shutter in the opening direction;
The length of the main shutter from the upper end to the lower end is set to a value equivalent to the length from the upper end to the lower end of the unit port, and the main shutter is normally pressed by the unit. On the other hand, at the time of maintenance, when the pressure from the unit is released, the urging force from the main shutter operating mechanism is received to move in the closing direction.
The sub-shutter normally moves in the opening direction under the bias of the sub-shutter operating mechanism when the main shutter moves in the opening direction, while the main shutter moves in the closing direction during maintenance. The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the automatic transaction apparatus is in contact with members around the sub-shutter and moves in a closing direction. In the automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 4,
When the main shutter is moved in the opening direction, the main shutter is rotated forward and falls in the horizontal direction. On the other hand, when the main shutter is moved in the closing direction, the main shutter is rotated rearward and stands in the vertical direction. In order to be in a standing state, it is pivotally supported behind the unit port,
The automatic transaction apparatus, wherein the main shutter operating mechanism is biased toward a direction in which the main shutter is raised. In the automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 5,
When the sub-shutter moves in the opening direction, it projects outward from the outer periphery of the main shutter, whereas when it moves in the closing direction, the sub-shutter abuts against the wall surface around the unit mouth, and from the wall surface, An automatic transaction apparatus comprising an abutting portion for receiving a pressure for depressing the sub-shutter in an inner direction of an outer periphery of the unit port. A unit port is provided on the front side of the housing for exposing a part of the unit housed inside the housing and having a finger escape portion at the front end. In the automatic transaction device that is opened,
A shutter provided behind the unit port and formed in a rectangular shape so as to close the unit port;
A shutter operating mechanism that biases the shutter in the closing direction;
When the length from the upper end to the lower end of the shutter is set to a value equal to or greater than the length from the upper end to the lower end of the unit port and the shutter moves in the opening direction, it rotates forward. It is supported by the rear of the unit port so that when it moves in the closing direction, it moves to the closing direction, and when it moves in the closing direction, it rotates backward and becomes a standing state or an inclined state. And
The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fulcrum supporting the shutter is provided at a position where an upper end portion of the shutter does not protrude into the finger escape portion. In the automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 7,
The shutter operating mechanism is biased toward a direction in which the shutter is raised;
The shutter is normally moved in the opening direction by receiving a pressure from the unit, and on the other hand, when the maintenance is released, the shutter is released from the unit by releasing the pressure from the unit. An automatic transaction apparatus characterized by moving to In the automatic transaction apparatus in which a unit port for exposing a part of the unit stored inside the housing to the outside is provided on the front side of the housing, and the unit port is opened during maintenance.
A shutter provided behind the unit port and formed in a rectangular shape so as to close the unit port;
When the length of the shutter from the upper end to the lower end is set to a value greater than or equal to the length from the upper end to the lower end of the unit port, and the shutter moves in the opening direction, it rotates backward. It is pivotally supported at a position in the vicinity of the unit mouth so as to turn forward when it moves in the closing direction, and to turn up when it moves in the closing direction. An automatic transaction apparatus characterized by that. In the automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 9,
The shutter operating mechanism moves the shutter in the opening direction in conjunction with an insertion operation in which the unit is inserted into the housing from the rear side of the housing at a normal time. On the other hand, during maintenance, the unit is moved to the housing. An automatic transaction apparatus, wherein the shutter is moved in a closing direction in conjunction with a pulling-out operation that is pulled out from the rear surface side. The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 10,
The shutter operating mechanism drives the shutter in a direction in which the shutter falls when the unit is inserted from the rear surface side of the housing, while the unit moves outward from the rear surface side of the housing. A gear train for driving the shutter in a direction to stand up when being pulled out;
The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the unit includes gear teeth that mesh with gears of the gear train. The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 11,
The shutter operating mechanism is
Further, when the unit is inserted from the rear surface side of the housing, the restriction on the drive of the gear train is released, while when the unit is pulled out from the rear surface side of the housing, An automatic transaction apparatus comprising a lock mechanism for restricting driving of the gear train. In the automatic transaction apparatus in which a unit port for exposing a part of the unit stored inside the housing to the outside is provided on the front side of the housing, and the unit port is opened during maintenance.
A shutter formed in a rectangular shape so as to close the unit opening;
An automatic transaction apparatus comprising: a shutter operating mechanism that slides the shutter in parallel with the unit port. The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 13,
The shutter operating mechanism normally moves the shutter in the opening direction in conjunction with the insertion operation of the unit, while moving the shutter in the closing direction in conjunction with the pulling-out operation of the unit during maintenance. An automatic transaction apparatus comprising a moving link mechanism. In the automatic transaction apparatus in which a unit port for exposing a part of the unit stored inside the housing to the outside is provided on the front side of the housing, and the unit port is opened during maintenance.
A foldable shutter provided in the unit port or the rear thereof, and a plurality of shutters are connected so as to be foldable and unfoldable, and the entire shape is rectangular so as to close the unit port;
An automatic transaction apparatus comprising: a shutter operating mechanism that moves the folding shutter in the opening direction during normal operation, and moves the folding shutter in the closing direction during maintenance. The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 15,
The shutter operating mechanism moves in the direction in which the shutter is folded in conjunction with the insertion operation of the unit at a normal time, and expands the shutter in conjunction with the pull-out operation in the unit during maintenance. An automatic transaction apparatus characterized by comprising a link mechanism that moves automatically.

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