JP2016167185A - Automatic transaction device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a novel and improved automatic transaction device which is capable of more efficiently exhausting heat in a housing.SOLUTION: An automatic transaction device comprises: a first case which has a first opening and a second opening and accommodates a first heat source; and a cooling part which introduces a cooling medium and supplies the cooling medium to the first heat source, with the first opening being provided on an extension line of the flow direction of the cooling medium at an inflow position or an outflow position of the cooling medium in the cooling part, and with the cooling medium supplied to the first heat source being discharged to the outside of the first case through the second opening.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to an automatic transaction apparatus.

  Recently, automatic transaction machines such as an automated teller machine (ATM: Automated Teller Machine, hereinafter simply referred to as “ATM”) are used. The automatic transaction device displays a guide on the screen, and when a cash card is inserted by the user according to the guide and the password information is input from the key part, if the verification of the password information is successful, deposit or refund of cash And so on. Many such automatic transaction apparatuses are installed not only at financial institutions but also at retail stores such as convenience stores and shopping malls, and public facilities such as government offices.

  By the way, the automatic transaction apparatus includes each unit such as a CPU (Control Processing Unit) included in a control unit that controls the operation of the automatic transaction apparatus and a power supply included in a power supply unit that supplies power for operating the automatic transaction apparatus. Heat can be generated from a heat source included in the. In addition, when an actuator or the like that transports cash based on a transaction by an automatic transaction apparatus is operated, even greater heat is generated. If the heat generated by the heat source included in each unit stays in the case where each unit is stored, the heat generated from each case raises the temperature in the housing, and the color of the thermal paper such as the detailed receipt is automatically increased. There is a risk of malfunction of the transaction device. In order to avoid the occurrence of troubles in the automatic transaction apparatus due to heat, a technique for suppressing the temperature rise in the automatic transaction apparatus is disclosed in, for example, Patent Document 1 below.

JP 10-255103 A

  However, from the viewpoint of downsizing the automatic transaction apparatus and reducing the power cost, there has been a demand for measures for more efficiently exhausting the heat in the automatic transaction apparatus. Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved automatic transaction apparatus capable of more efficiently exhausting heat in a case. Is to provide.

  In order to solve the above problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, a first case having a first opening and a second opening and storing a first heat source, and a cooling medium are introduced. And a cooling part that supplies the cooling medium to the first heat generation source, wherein the first opening is a flow direction of the cooling medium at an inflow position or an outflow position of the cooling medium in the cooling part. An automatic transaction apparatus is provided in which the cooling medium provided on the extension line is supplied to the first heat generation source and is discharged out of the first case through the second opening.

  The cooling unit may be provided in the vicinity of the first opening.

  The first heat generation source may be provided on an extended line in the flow direction of the cooling medium at the outflow position of the cooling medium in the cooling unit.

  The automatic transaction apparatus has a third opening, the first heat source and the first opening, the second heat source stored in the first case, and the second A partition plate for partitioning from the opening, and the cooling medium supplied to the first heat generation source passes through the third opening and the second heat generation source, and The two openings may be discharged out of the first case.

  The automatic transaction apparatus further includes a second case having a fourth opening and a fifth opening, and storing a third heat generation source, and the cooling medium discharged from the second opening. May flow into the second case from the fourth opening and be discharged out of the second case through the fifth opening via the third heat generation source.

  The automatic transaction apparatus includes a housing that houses the first case, a first flow path that communicates the space inside the first case and the space outside the housing through the first opening. , May be further provided.

  The housing may further include a second flow path that communicates the space inside the first case and the space outside the housing via the second opening.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the exhaust heat in the case can be more efficiently performed.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the structure of the automatic transaction apparatus by the comparative example of this invention. It is the figure which showed the structure of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the example of the flow of the air of a fan. It is the figure which showed the modification of the structure of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the structure of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the structure of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the structure of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the structure of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention.

  Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in this specification and drawing, about the component which has the substantially same function structure, duplication description is abbreviate | omitted by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol.

  In the present specification and drawings, a plurality of constituent elements having substantially the same functional configuration may be distinguished by attaching different alphabets or numbers after the same reference numeral. However, when it is not necessary to particularly distinguish each of a plurality of constituent elements having substantially the same functional configuration, only the same reference numerals are given.

<1. Overview of automatic transaction equipment>
Hereinafter, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 which concerns on embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of an automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, the external configuration of the automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. For example, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 may be a customer operation type terminal represented by an ATM of a type that recycles (recycles) banknotes. Moreover, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 can be installed in various places, such as a bank, a station premises, and a convenience store.

  Referring to FIG. 1, an automatic transaction apparatus 1 includes a display operation unit 2, a card detail port 3, a bill port 4, a key operation unit 5, and a key unit 6 in a housing 7. Moreover, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 may mount units (not shown) such as a biometric authentication unit and a contactless card reading unit. The display operation unit 2 includes a display unit that displays an operation guidance screen by a customer and a function as a customer input unit that detects customer input. The function as the display unit is realized by, for example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display device, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) device, or an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) device. Moreover, the function as a customer input part is implement | achieved by the touch panel etc., for example. In FIG. 1, it is shown that the display operation unit 2 has a configuration in which the functions of the display unit and the customer input unit are integrated in the automatic transaction apparatus 1, but the display operation unit 2 includes the display unit and the customer. A configuration in which the functions of the input unit are separated may be employed.

  The card statement opening 3 inserts and discharges the customer's magnetic card, and discharges the receipt on which the transaction details are printed. The bill port 4 has a function as a deposit port for bills by the customer and a withdrawal port for bills to the customer. The key operation unit 5 has a key unit 6 for inputting a personal identification number or the like when a customer conducts a transaction. Further, the key operation unit 5 may be provided with a cover or the like around the key unit 6 so that the password entered by the customer from another person cannot be seen. Further, the card detail opening 3 may have a configuration in which the card portion and the detail portion are separated.

  With the automatic transaction apparatus 1 described above, a customer can perform, for example, the following withdrawal operation. First, when a customer inserts a magnetic card into the card statement slot 3, a password information input guide is displayed on the display operation unit 2. The customer operates the key unit 6 to input the password information. When the collation of the password information is successful based on the data read from the magnetic card, the customer inputs the amount to be refunded to the key unit 6 and performs an operation of pressing the confirmation button displayed on the display operation unit 2. When cash corresponding to the input amount is discharged to the bill slot 4, the customer receives cash and the transaction is completed. Further, the customer can perform a transfer operation, a deposit operation, and the like using the automatic transaction apparatus 1.

  The embodiment of the present invention relates to the automatic transaction apparatus 1 described above, and particularly relates to the configuration in the housing 7 of the automatic transaction apparatus 1. Then, after demonstrating the structure in the housing | casing 7 in the automatic transaction apparatus by the comparative example of this invention below, each embodiment of this invention is described in detail.

<2. Automatic transaction device according to comparative example>
As described above, the automatic transaction apparatus can generate heat from a unit such as a control unit or a power supply unit or an actuator used for transporting cash. If the heat generated by each unit or actuator stays in the case in which each unit is stored, the temperature in the housing rises and there is a risk that the operation of the automatic transaction apparatus will be defective. Therefore, the automatic transaction apparatus is provided with an opening for allowing air to pass through the casing 7 and the wall of the case storing the unit, and also sucks air into the casing 7 and the case to discharge heat. An exhaust heat mechanism such as a fan is provided.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of an automatic transaction apparatus according to a comparative example of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the automatic transaction apparatus according to the comparative example of the present invention includes a first housing opening 71, a housing 7 having a second housing opening 72, a first opening 91, A case 90 having a second opening 92 and storing a heat source 94 is provided. The case 90 is supported by a gantry 96 provided in the housing 7 and is housed in the housing 7. The heat source 94 may be, for example, a CPU stored in a control unit of an automatic transaction apparatus. The heat source 94 is disposed on the substrate 95, and a fan 93 for cooling the heat source 94 is installed above the heat source 94. In addition, a heat exhaust fan 97 for exhausting the heat in the case 90 is installed in the vicinity of the second opening 92.

  Note that the first casing opening 71 and the second casing opening 72 of the casing 7 are openings that allow the outside and the interior space of the casing 7 to communicate with each other. It introduce | transduces in the housing | casing 7, and the heat | fever and air in the housing | casing 7 are discharged | emitted out of the housing | casing 7. FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 2, first, the air outside the casing 7 is moved in the direction indicated by the arrow A through the first casing opening 71 and the first opening 91 by the suction force of the fan 93 and the heat exhaust fan 97. It is introduced into the case 90 along the direction. The fan 93 sucks the air in the case 90 and supplies it to the heat generation source 94. Thereafter, the air in the case 90 is discharged in the direction of arrow B through the second opening 92 by the propulsive force of the heat exhaust fan 97.

  With this configuration, the automatic transaction apparatus can discharge the heat staying in the case 90 storing the units such as the control unit and the power supply unit to the outside of the case 90.

  However, the conventional automatic transaction apparatus has many problems. For example, the air discharged to the heat source 94 is air introduced from the inside of the case 90, but when the air is already warmed by heat generation in the case 90, the already heated air is supplied to the heat source 94. For this reason, the cooling efficiency of the heat source 94 is lowered, and it is difficult to prevent the temperature in the case 90 from rising. Further, when a plurality of fans are installed in the case 90 and exhausted, there is room for improvement in exhaust heat efficiency because the pressure in the case 90 varies due to the difference in performance of each fan. Furthermore, the installation of a plurality of fans has caused difficulty in reducing the size and cost of the automatic transaction apparatus. In addition, the fact that a plurality of units independently have a heat exhausting mechanism such as a fan has been a major problem in aiming at the above-mentioned miniaturization and cost reduction.

  Then, it came to create the automatic transaction apparatus by each embodiment of this invention focusing on the said situation. The automatic transaction apparatus according to each embodiment of the present invention can more efficiently exhaust heat in the case. Hereinafter, the structure of the automatic transaction apparatus which concerns on each embodiment of this invention is demonstrated, referring FIGS. 3-9.

<3. Detailed description of each embodiment>
[3-1. First Embodiment]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the automatic transaction apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 7 having a first housing opening 71 and a second housing opening 72, A first case 10 having a first opening 11 and a second opening 12 and storing a unit such as a first heat generation source 14 is provided. The first case 10 is supported by a first mount 17 provided in the housing 7 and is housed in the housing 7. The first heat source 14 may be, for example, a CPU that is stored in a control unit of the automatic transaction apparatus 1. The first heat generation source 14 is disposed on the first substrate 15, and a fan 13 for cooling the first heat generation source 14 is installed on the first heat generation source 14. The fan 13 is a cooling device for mainly cooling the first heat generation source 14, and has a performance different from that of the heat exhaust fan 97 as shown in FIG. Note that a computer component 16 may be provided on the first substrate 15.

  The first opening 11 is an opening provided in the first case 10 for introducing air outside the housing 7 or the first case 10. The first opening 11 is provided on an extension line in the air flow direction at the air inflow position or the outflow position of the fan 13.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the air flows FI and FO of the fan 13. The air flows FI and FO are arrows indicating the air flow direction at the air inflow position or the outflow position in the fan 13. Moreover, the broken line extended from the origin and the tip of each arrow shows the extended line of the flow direction of air. First, the air sucked by the operation of the fan 13 enters the fan 13 along the air flow FI on the air inflow surface 13a. In view of this air flow, it is considered that the air present in the area AI defined by the extension line in the direction of the air flow FI on the air inflow surface 13 a is easily introduced into the fan 13. Therefore, for example, by providing all or a part of the first opening 11 in the area AI existing in the direction of the air flow FI on the air inflow surface 13a, the fan 13 is in the air outside the first case 10. Can be efficiently introduced.

  Referring to FIG. 3, the first opening 11 is provided in the upper part of the first case 10. For example, the first opening 11 is provided in the side part or the lower part of the first case 10. It may be provided. Further, the shape and size of the first opening 11 are not particularly limited. For example, the first opening 11 may have a slit shape.

  The second opening 12 is an opening provided for exhausting the heat in the first case 10. The second opening 12 may be provided so that the air introduced from the first opening 11 is exhausted after circulating through the space in the first case 10. As a result, it is possible to suppress heat retention in the first case 10. The second opening 12 may be provided so as to face the second housing opening 72. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the heat exhausted from the second opening 12 from remaining in the housing 7. In addition, referring to FIG. 3, the second opening 12 is provided in the side portion of the first case 10, but the second opening 12 may be provided in the upper part or the lower part, for example. In addition, the second opening 12 may be provided in the vicinity of a position where it is desired to actively cool other than the first heat generation source 14, or may be provided in the first case 10 by the fan 13. The introduced air may be provided so as to pass through the position to be cooled. By doing so, the air discharged from the first heat generation source 14 can pass through the position to be cooled and be discharged from the second opening 12. The shape and size of the second opening 12 are not particularly limited. For example, the second opening 12 may have a slit shape.

  The fan 13 sucks air introduced from the first opening 11 by the rotation of the wings of the fan 13 and supplies the air to the first heat generation source 14 to cool the first heat generation source 14. It is an example of the cooling part which performs. Referring to FIG. 3, the fan 13 is provided below the first opening 11. However, for example, the installation position of the fan 13 may be determined according to the installation position of the first opening 11. . Thereby, the efficiency of exhaust heat can be ensured regardless of the arrangement of the components stored in the first case 10. The fan 13 may be installed close to the first heat generation source 14 or may be installed apart from the first heat generation source 14, but exhaust heat for suppressing the heat generation of the first heat generation source 14. It is desirable to be installed so that it can demonstrate its capabilities. In the present embodiment, only one fan 13 that cools the first heat source 14 is installed. However, for example, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 adjusts the fan 13 according to the heat generation state of the first heat source 14. The number of units may be increased or decreased. Further, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 may appropriately change the exhaust heat parameters such as the rotational speed of the fan 13 in accordance with the heat generation state of the first heat source 14. Further, in order to increase the cooling efficiency of the first heat source 14, a fin structure may be provided in a part of the fan 13 adjacent to the first heat source 14.

  The fan 13 may be provided in the vicinity of the first opening 11. Specifically, the air flows in the flow direction of the air passing through the first opening 11, and the fan 13 is moved to the first air inlet surface of the fan 13 while maintaining the flow direction. It may be provided close to the opening 11. For that purpose, it is desirable to make the air inflow surface of the fan 13 and the first opening 11 face each other. With this configuration, it becomes possible to introduce more air outside the first case. Moreover, it becomes possible to introduce more air outside the first case 10 by shortening the distance between the fan 13 and the first opening 11.

  The first heat generation source 14 is a device installed in a control unit or the like stored in the first case 10, and indicates a device that generates heat by its operation. As described above, the first heat source may be, for example, a CPU. For example, a large amount of current is passed through the first heat source 14 in order to perform its calculation function. Then, the first heat source 14 generates heat due to the current. In general, if left at a high temperature, the control function deteriorates and the life of the first heat source 14 decreases. In addition, since the cause of heat generation in the first case 10 is considered to be mainly the first heat source 14, the first heat source 14 is actively cooled by the fan 13 in view of the above problems. It is necessary to For example, the first heat source 14 may be cooled close to the fan 13. Thereby, the 1st heat generation source 14 can be cooled more efficiently. In addition, a heat sink having a fin structure may be installed on the surface of the first heat generation source 14, or a coating with a material having high thermal conductivity such as heat radiation grease may be applied. Thereby, it is considered that the cooling efficiency of the first heat generation source 14 is improved, and as a result, the temperature in the first case 10 and the housing 7 is lowered.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first heat source may be provided on an extended line in the air flow direction at the air outflow position of the fan 13. Thereby, more air discharged from the fan 13 can be supplied to the first heat generation source 14. Therefore, the first heat source 14 can be more efficiently cooled by such a configuration, and the exhaust heat efficiency of the first case 10 can also be improved.

  The first substrate 15 is a substrate for installing the first heat generation source 14 and the computer component 16. The first substrate 15 may be an electronic substrate for installing electronic components such as a mother board.

  The computer component 16 is a component such as a communication unit for transmitting an operation in the automatic transaction apparatus 1 controlled by the first heat generation source 14 or a storage unit for recording a transaction executed by the automatic transaction apparatus 1. is there. The computer component 16 may be, for example, a storage device such as an SSD (Solid State Drive), or a communication device such as a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect / Interface) bus.

  Next, the flow of air introduced into the first case 10 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the air outside the casing 7 passes through the first casing opening 71 and the first opening 11 by the suction force of the fan 13 and passes through the first case 10 along the direction of the arrow A. To be introduced. The fan 13 takes in the air introduced into the first case 10 and supplies it to the first heat source 14. Thereafter, the air supplied to the first heat generation source 14 is discharged out of the first case 10 along the direction of the arrow B through the second opening 12 by the propulsive force of the fan 13. . Thereby, the air introduced from the outside of the first case 10 can recover the heat generated in the first case 10 by the fan 13 and be discharged to the outside of the first case 10. .

  According to this embodiment, it is possible to discharge the heat in the first case 10 using the fan 13. Therefore, the heat in the first case 10 can be discharged more efficiently.

(Modification of the first embodiment)
As a modification of the present embodiment, a duct 18 having one end connected to the first opening 11 may be provided outside the first case 10. With the duct, for example, air can be actively introduced into the first case 10 from a space having a relatively low temperature in the housing 7.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a modification of the configuration of the automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the first case 10 according to this modification, a duct 18 is provided above the first opening 11 in addition to the configuration of the automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  Next, the flow of air introduced into the first case 10 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the air outside the housing 7 is introduced into the first case 10 via the first housing opening 71, the duct 18, and the first opening 11 by the suction force of the fan 13. At this time, the air introduced from the first housing opening 71 is taken into the duct 18 along the direction of the arrow A. As a result, the fan 13 can introduce air at a position away from the first case 10. Then, for example, air can be positively introduced from a relatively low temperature space in the housing 7 such as the vicinity of the first housing opening 71, so that the cooling efficiency of the first heat source 14 is improved. It becomes possible to make it.

  Note that the end of the duct 18 that is not connected to the first opening 11 may be connected to the first housing opening 71 as shown in a fifth embodiment described later. Thereby, the air outside the housing 7 can be directly introduced into the first case 10. Therefore, the exhaust heat efficiency can be further improved by supplying air that is not affected by the first heat generation source 14 and the like into the first case 10.

  In FIG. 5, the duct 18 is provided outside the first case 10, but may be provided inside the first case 10. By doing so, for example, when the first opening 11 is installed away from the fan 13, the air introduced by the first opening 11 can be selectively supplied to the fan 13.

  In the present embodiment, the first opening 11 introduces air taken from outside the housing 7 via the first housing opening 71, but the second housing opening Air taken in from outside the housing 7 via 72 may be introduced.

  Referring to FIG. 3, the fan 13 is provided in the vicinity of the first opening 11. Thereby, not the warm air in the first case 10 but the air outside the first case 10 can be taken in efficiently, so that the cooling efficiency of the first heat source 14 can be further improved. It becomes possible. Further, the fan 13 may be provided in contact with the first opening 11. Thereby, the cooling efficiency of the first heat source 14 can be further improved. Moreover, the position of the 1st opening part 11 and the fan 13 is not limited to the location shown by FIG. However, from the viewpoint of efficiently exhausting heat in the first case 10, the positions of the first opening 11 and the fan 13 are preferably separated from the position of the second opening 12. Thereby, it becomes possible to exhaust the whole space in the first case 10.

  Referring to FIG. 3, the second opening 12 is not provided with the heat exhaust fan 97 as shown in FIG. As described above, the fan 13 that cools the first heat source 14 is not a fan for exhausting the heat in the space to the outside, but actively cools the heat source such as the first heat source 14. Is a fan of Therefore, it can be considered that the exhaust heat capacity of the fan 13 that cools the first heat generation source 14 is very high as compared with the exhaust heat capacity of the heat exhaust fan 97. Therefore, it is considered that the fan 13 has a sufficient heat exhaust capability to exhaust the heat in the first case 10. However, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, in the first case 10, a fan other than the fan 13 may be provided close to the second opening 12. Thereby, it is possible to further improve the exhaust heat capability in the first case 10.

[3-2. Second Embodiment]
The automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG. Then, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of the automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 7 having a first housing opening 71 and a second housing opening 72, A first case 10 having a first opening 11 and a second opening 12 and storing a unit such as a first heat generation source 14 is provided. The first case 10 is supported by a first mount 17 provided in the housing 7 and is housed in the housing 7. Note that a computer component 16 may be provided on the first substrate 15.

  And in this embodiment, the fan 13 for cooling the 1st heat generating source 14 is on the extension line of the flow direction in the outflow position of the air discharged | emitted from the fan 13 in the upper part of the 1st opening part 11. FIG. Installed. Referring to FIG. 4, the air discharged by the operation of the fan 13 is discharged out of the fan 13 along the air flow FO on the air outflow surface 13b. Then, it is considered that air is easily supplied to the area AO defined by the extension line in the direction of the air flow FO. Therefore, for example, by providing all or part of the first opening portion 11 in the region AI that faces the air outflow surface 13b and exists in the direction of the air flow FO, the fan 13 is located outside the first case 10. It is possible to directly introduce the air and supply it into the first case 10. The fan 13 may be provided in the vicinity of the first opening 11. Specifically, the air outflow surface of the fan 13 may be provided close to the first opening 11. As a result, more air can be supplied into the first case 10. In addition, it is possible to supply more air into the first case 10 by shortening the distance between the fan 13 and the first opening 11.

  Next, the flow of air introduced into the first case 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, the air outside the housing 7 is sucked by the fan 13 along the direction of the arrow A through the first housing opening 71 and the like by the suction force of the fan 13. The fan 13 is introduced into the first case 10 via the first opening 11 and discharged to the first heat source 14. Thereafter, the air supplied to the first heat generation source 14 is discharged out of the first case 10 along the direction of the arrow B through the second opening 12 by the propulsive force of the fan 13. . Thereby, the air introduced from the outside of the first case 10 can recover the heat generated in the first case 10 by the fan 13 and be discharged to the outside of the first case 10. .

  According to this embodiment, it is possible to introduce air outside the first case 10 directly into the first case 10. Therefore, the cooling efficiency of the first heat source 14 can be increased.

  6, the space from the first heat source 14 to the second opening 12 in the first case 10 is the same as the space in the first case 10 shown in FIG. 3. In comparison, it is narrowly provided. Thereby, the flow rate of air per unit volume can be increased, and more efficient exhaust heat can be implemented.

  Referring to FIG. 6, the fan 13 is provided so as to be close to the first opening 11. However, as described above, the installation position of the fan 13 is the installation position of the first opening 11. It may be appropriately changed depending on Thereby, the efficiency of exhaust heat can be ensured regardless of the arrangement of the components stored in the first case 10. Further, a duct may be provided on the upper portion of the fan 13. With the duct, for example, air can be actively introduced into the first case 10 from a space having a relatively low temperature in the housing 7. Further, a duct may be provided between the fan 13 and the first opening 11. The duct allows the air discharged by the fan 13 to be supplied to the first opening 11 when the first opening 11 is installed away from the fan 13.

[3-3. Third Embodiment]
The automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG. Then, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. The automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment further includes a second heat source 22 in addition to a heat source such as the first heat source 14 in the first case 10. The second heat source 22 may be, for example, a power supply device in a power supply unit.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of an automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 7, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a casing 7 having a first casing opening 71 and a second casing opening 72, A first case 10 having a first opening 11 and a second opening 12 and storing a unit such as a first heat generation source 14 is provided. The first case 10 is supported by a first mount 17 provided in the housing 7 and is housed in the housing 7. Note that a computer component 16 may be provided on the first substrate 15.

  Furthermore, the first case 10 includes a partition plate 23 that partitions the space of the first case 10. For example, the first opening 11, the fan 13, the first heat generation source 14, the first substrate 15, and the like are provided in one space partitioned by the partition plate 23. In the other space partitioned by the partition plate 23, the second opening 12, the second heat source 22, and the second substrate 24 are provided. In addition, the second heat source 22 is provided on the second substrate 24. The partition plate 23 is provided with a third opening 21 that allows the one space and the other space to communicate with each other.

  The third opening 21 is an opening provided in the partition plate 23 that allows one space partitioned by the partition plate 23 to communicate with the other space. The third opening 21 can flow the air introduced from the first opening 11 and flowing from the one space to the other space. Referring to FIG. 7, the third opening 21 is provided at the edge of the partition plate 23, but is not limited to this example. However, in the third opening 21, the air introduced from the first opening 11 is positive, for example, the first heat source 14 or the second heat source 22 in the space in the first case 10. It is desirable that the air is exhausted from the second opening 12 through a position where it is desired to cool. For example, the position of the third opening 21 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 7 as long as it is away from the first opening 11 and the second opening 12. The shape of the third opening 21 is not limited. For example, the third opening 21 may have a slit shape.

  Next, the flow of air introduced into the first case 10 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the air outside the casing 7 flows into the first case 10 along the direction of the arrow A through the first casing opening 71 and the first opening 11 by the suction force of the fan 13. be introduced. The fan 13 takes in the air introduced into the first case 10 and discharges it to the first heat source 14. Thereafter, the air supplied to the first heat generation source 14 is propelled by the fan 13 and passes through the third opening 21 to the other space in the first case 10 along the direction of the arrow C. To be discharged. Thereby, the air introduced into one space in the first case 10 can be supplied to the other space in the first case 10.

  The air supplied to the other space in the first case 10 passes through the second heat source 22 by the driving force of the fan 13. Then, the air that has passed through the second heat generation source 22 is discharged out of the first case 10 in the direction of arrow B through the second opening 12 by the driving force of the fan 13. Thereby, the air introduced from the outside of the first case 10 recovers the heat generated in the first heat source 14 and the second heat source 22 in the first case 10 by the fan 13, 1 can be discharged out of the case 10.

  According to the present embodiment, it is possible to cool a plurality of heat sources included in the first case 10 together using the fan 13, and to discharge the heat in the first case 10. This makes it possible to exhaust heat from a plurality of units at once. Further, for example, a cooling device such as a fan for cooling the second heat source 22 becomes unnecessary. Therefore, it becomes possible to reduce the installation cost and operation cost of a device such as a new fan.

  Note that the way of partitioning the space in the first case 10 by the partition plate 23 is not limited. In FIG. 7, the space in the first case 10 is partitioned into an upper part and a lower part by a partition plate 23. For example, the first opening 11, the fan 13, the first heat source 14, As long as the two openings 12 and the second heat generation source 22 can be partitioned into different spaces, the position of the partition plate 23 may be freely determined according to the positions. This makes it possible to exhaust heat from a plurality of units at once.

  Moreover, by installing the partition plate 23, for example, it is possible to suppress the heat generated in the first heat source 14 from being transmitted to the other space.

  Moreover, the material of the partition plate 23 is not specifically limited. For example, the same material as the housing 7 may be used, or a material different from the housing 7 may be used.

  Further, the size of the partition plate 23 is not particularly limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the partition plate 23 may be provided so as to be in contact with the side portion of the first case 10 or may be provided so as to be partially in contact therewith. However, as described above, it is desirable that the partition plate 23 is provided so as to be in contact with the side portion of the first case 10 from the viewpoint of suppressing the transfer of heat to the other space. Moreover, if the partition plate 23 is provided so as to be in contact with the side portion of the first case 10, a new effect that the strength of the first case 10 can be increased can be enjoyed.

  Referring to FIG. 7, the fan 13 and the first heat source 14 are provided in the upper space partitioned by the partition plate 23, but the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, the fan 13 and the first heat generation source 14 may be provided in a lower space partitioned by the partition plate 23, and air may be introduced from the second opening 12. In that case, since the air introduced into the lower space of the first case 10 is warmed by the heat recovered from the first heat generation source 14, the specific gravity of the air is reduced. It is thought that the air flow to the upper part is further promoted. As the air flow is promoted, the amount of air introduced into the first case 10 by the fan 13 per unit time increases, so it is possible to improve the exhaust heat efficiency in the first case 10. New effects can be enjoyed.

[3-4. Fourth Embodiment]
The automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG. Then, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. The automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment further includes a second case 30 and a second gantry 35 that supports the second case 30 in the housing 7.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a configuration of an automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a case 7 having a first case opening 71 and a second case opening 72, and a first case. A first case 10 having a first opening 11 and a second opening 12 and storing a unit such as a first heat generation source 14 is provided. The first case 10 is supported by a first mount 17 provided in the housing 7 and is housed in the housing 7. Note that a computer component 16 may be provided on the first substrate 15.

  Further, the second case 30 has a fourth opening 31 and a fifth opening 32, and further includes a third heat source 33 and a third substrate 34 in the second case 30. The third heat generation source 33 is provided on the third substrate 34 and may be, for example, a power supply device in a power supply unit.

  The fourth opening 31 is an opening provided in the second case 30 in order to introduce the air discharged from the second opening 12. Referring to FIG. 8, the fourth opening 31 is provided to face the second opening 12. As a result, the air discharged from the second opening 12 can easily flow into the fourth opening 31. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 8, the 4th opening part 31 and the 2nd opening part 12 may be connected by flow paths, such as a duct. Thereby, the air discharged from the second opening 12 leaks into the housing 7, and the air in the housing 7 enters the second case 30 from the fourth opening 31. It is possible to prevent. In addition, since the air introduced from the first opening 11 flows in one way to the fifth opening 32, the exhaust heat in the first case 10 and the second case 30 is more efficient. Can be performed automatically.

  In addition, the shape of the 4th opening part 31 and the 5th opening part 32 is not limited. For example, the fourth opening 31 and the fifth opening 32 may have a slit shape. Further, the positions where the fourth opening 31 and the fifth opening 32 are provided are not particularly limited. However, the position of the fourth opening 31 is preferably close to the second opening 12. When the second opening 12 and the fourth opening 31 are provided apart from each other, the pressure loss for moving the air from the first case 10 to the second case 30 becomes large, and the cooling efficiency by the fan 13 is increased. This is because of a decrease. Further, it is desirable that the fifth opening 32 be provided apart from the fourth opening 31. This is because the heat staying in the second case 30 is easily discharged by providing the openings apart from each other.

  Next, the flow of air introduced into the first case 10 and the second case 30 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the air outside the casing 7 passes through the first casing opening 71 and the first opening 11 by the suction force of the fan 13 and passes through the first case 10 along the direction of the arrow A. To be introduced. Then, the fan 13 supplies the air supplied to the first heat generation source 14 to the outside of the first case 10 via the second opening 12 along the direction of the arrow C by the driving force of the fan 13. It is discharged and introduced into the second case 30 via the fourth opening 31. Thereby, the air introduced into the first case 10 can be supplied into the second case 30 via the fourth opening 31.

  The air supplied into the second case 30 passes through the third heat source 33 by the driving force of the fan 13. Then, the air that has passed through the third heat generation source 33 is discharged out of the second case 30 via the fifth opening 32 by the propulsive force of the fan 13. As a result, the air introduced from outside the first case 10 is generated by the fan 13 in the first heat source 14 in the first case 10 and the third heat source 33 in the second case 30. The heat can be recovered and discharged out of the second case 30.

  According to the present embodiment, the plurality of heat sources included in the first case 10 and the second case 30 are collectively cooled using the fan 13, and the heat in the first case 10 and the second case 30 is reduced. It becomes possible to discharge. This makes it possible to exhaust heat from a plurality of units at once. Further, for example, a cooling device such as a fan for discharging the heat in the second case 30 is not necessary. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the installation cost and operation cost of a new device such as a fan.

  Referring to FIG. 8, the first case 10 is provided above the second case 30, but the arrangement relationship between the first case 10 and the second case 30 is not particularly limited. For example, the first case 10 may be provided below the second case 30. In that case, the air introduced into the first case 10 moves to the second case 30, but is warmed by the heat in each case because the second case 30 is above the first case 10. A new effect that the air easily flows can be enjoyed.

  Referring to FIG. 8, the first case 10 is supported by the first mount 17, but the first case 10 may be provided in contact with the upper part of the second case 30. This configuration is considered to have the same effect as the second embodiment of the present embodiment.

[3-5. Fifth Embodiment]
The automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG. Then, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. The automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment further includes a fourth heat source 19 in the first case 10 in addition to a heat source such as the first heat source 14. The fourth heat source 19 may be, for example, a power supply device in a power supply unit.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration of an automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 9, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 7 having a first housing opening 71 and a second housing opening 72, A first case 10 having a first opening 11 and a second opening 12 and storing units such as a first heat source 14 and a fourth heat source 19 is provided. The first case 10 is supported by a first mount 17 provided in the housing 7 and is housed in the housing 7. A computer component (not shown) may be provided on the first substrate 15.

  Further, the first opening 11 and the first housing opening 71 are connected by a first flow path 73. The second opening 12 and the second housing opening 72 are connected by a second flow path 74. The first flow path 73 and the second flow path 74 communicate the space outside the housing 7 with the space inside the first case 10. In addition, as FIG. 9 shows, the 1st flow path 73 may be a duct, piping, a hose, etc., for example. The first flow path 73 may be formed by the first opening 11 and the first housing opening 71 facing each other. Further, the shape of the first flow path 73 is not particularly limited. Note that the modification of the first flow path 73 is the same in the second flow path 74.

  Next, the flow of air introduced into the first case 10 will be described with reference to FIG. First, air outside the housing 7 is introduced into the first case 10 via the first flow path 73 along the direction of arrow A by the suction force of the fan 13. Thereby, the air outside the housing 7 can be directly introduced into the first case 10.

  The fan 13 takes in the air introduced into the first case 10 and discharges it to the first heat source 14. Thereafter, the air supplied to the first heat source 14 passes through the fourth heat source 19 by the driving force of the fan 13. Then, the air that has passed through the fourth heat generation source 19 is discharged out of the first case via the second flow path 74 by the driving force of the fan 13. Thereby, the air introduced from the outside of the casing 7 collects heat generated in the first heat source 14 and the fourth heat source 19 in the first case 10 by the fan 13, and the casing 7 It can be discharged outside.

  According to this embodiment, it is possible to positively introduce air having a relatively low temperature outside the housing 7. Therefore, the cooling efficiency in the first case 10 can be further improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the air recovered from the heat in the first case 10 can be directly discharged out of the housing 7. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the temperature rise caused by the heat that can be discharged into the housing 7.

<4. Summary>
As described above, according to the first to fifth embodiments of the present invention, the exhaust heat in the automatic transaction apparatus 1 can be more efficiently performed.

  Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is obvious that a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can come up with various changes or modifications within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims. Of course, it is understood that these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the units stored in the first case 10 and the second case 30 are the control unit including the first heat source 14 that controls the operation of the automatic transaction apparatus 1 and the automatic transaction apparatus 1. Although the power supply unit is configured to supply power to the control unit and the actuator that are stored, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the unit stored in the first case 10 may be the power supply unit or a unit storing the actuator.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the one partition plate 23 is provided in the 1st case 10, and the space partitioned by the said partition plate 23 is connected by the 3rd opening part 21 provided in the partition plate 23. As shown in FIG. Although it is set as the structure which exhausts heat, this invention is not limited to this example. For example, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 may prepare a plurality of partition plates 23 and partition the first case 10 into a plurality of spaces. Thereby, the heat generated in the housing 7 can be further efficiently discharged.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it was set as the structure which makes the space in the 1st case 10 and the 2nd case 30 communicate, and it exhausts heat, but this invention is not limited to this example. For example, the automatic transaction apparatus 1 may have a configuration in which the space in the first case 10 and the space in another case (not shown) communicate with each other to exhaust heat, or the space in the first case 10 and two or more. It is good also as a structure which exhausts heat by communicating with the space in a plurality of cases. Thereby, the heat generated in the housing 7 can be further efficiently discharged.

  In addition, the air used for exhaust heat in the above embodiment is an example of a cooling medium, and the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, the cooling medium that can be used in the present invention may be an inert gas such as nitrogen or carbon dioxide, an organic refrigerant gas, or the like. The cooling medium that can be used in the present invention may be a liquid such as cooling oil.

  Further, the fan 13 used for exhaust heat in the above embodiment is an example of a cooling unit, and the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, the cooling unit that can be used in the present invention may be a cooling device that further cools the air taken from outside the first case.

  Further, in the examples shown in FIG. 3 and FIGS. 5 to 9, the configuration of each embodiment is individually shown. However, the embodiment of the present invention is limited to the configuration example of each embodiment. Instead, a configuration realized by a combination of the embodiments shown in this specification may be adopted. For example, the embodiment of the present invention can be configured to be realized by a combination of the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Automatic transaction apparatus 2 Display part 3 Card detail slot 4 Banknote slot 5 Key operation part 6 Key part 7 Case 10 1st case 11 1st opening part 12 2nd opening part 13 Fan 14 1st heat generation source 15 First board 16 Computer part 17 First mount 18 Duct 19 Fourth heat source 21 Third opening 22 Second heat source 23 Partition plate 24 Second board 30 Second case 31 Fourth opening Part 32 Fifth opening part 33 Third heat source 34 Third substrate 35 Second mount 71 First housing opening part 72 Second housing opening part 73 First flow path 74 Second flow Road

Claims (7)

A first case having a first opening and a second opening and storing the first heat source;
A cooling unit for introducing a cooling medium and supplying the cooling medium to the first heat source;
With
The first opening is provided on an extended line in the flow direction of the cooling medium at an inflow position or an outflow position of the cooling medium in the cooling section,
The automatic transaction apparatus, wherein the cooling medium supplied to the first heat generation source is discharged out of the first case from the second opening.   The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cooling unit is provided in proximity to the first opening.   2. The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first heat generation source is provided on an extension line in a flow direction of the cooling medium at the outflow position of the cooling medium in the cooling unit. The automatic transaction apparatus is
The space in the first case includes the space having the first heat generation source and the first opening, the second heat generation source and the second opening stored in the first case. And further comprising a partition plate that partitions the space
The partition plate has a third opening;
The cooling medium supplied to the first heat generation source is discharged out of the first case from the second opening via the third opening and the second heat generation source. The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 1. The automatic transaction apparatus is
A second case having a fourth opening and a fifth opening and storing a third heat source;
The cooling medium discharged from the second opening flows into the second case from the fourth opening, passes through the third heat generation source, and passes through the fifth opening. The automatic transaction apparatus of Claim 1 discharged | emitted out of a 2nd case. The automatic transaction apparatus includes a housing that houses the first case;
A first flow path that communicates the space inside the first case and the space outside the housing via the first opening;
The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: The automatic transaction apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the housing further includes a second flow path that communicates the space in the first case and the space outside the housing through the second opening.

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