KR101072163B1 - Unlock apparatus for media cassette box - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for releasing a media cassette box. In the present invention, the main body 2 is installed inside the automatic media dispenser. Locking pins 4 are provided on the inner surface of the main body 2. Inside the main body 2, a media cassette box 20 in which the media cassette 22 and the collection box 24 are mounted is mounted. A first locking bar 26 is rotatably installed on an outer surface of the media cassette box 20 so as to engage the locking pin 4 to lock the media cassette box 20 to the main body 2. . On the outer surface of the media cassette box 20, the second locking bar 28, which is engaged with the locking pin 4, is rotatable in a state in which the media cassette box 20 is drawn out of the main body 2 at a predetermined interval. Is installed. The second locking bar 28 is released from the locked state by the release means. According to the present invention having such a configuration, even if the first locking bar 26 is released and the media cassette box 20 is pulled out at a predetermined interval to the outside, the media cassette box 20 is Since it is separated from the main body 2 by the release means which can be released with the exclusive key K, there is an advantage that the media cassette box 20 is separated from the main body 2 and prevented from being stolen or lost.

Description

Unlock apparatus for media cassette box

The present invention relates to a media cassette box, and more particularly, to a release device for releasing a locking device to a main body of a media cassette box in which a plurality of media cassettes are mounted in a media dispenser.

The automatic media dispenser can pay or receive media such as cash, checks, slips, receipts, and various forms of paper. An example of such a media dispenser is an automated-teller machine. The automated teller machine is a device that allows customers to directly deposit or withdraw cash or checks without going through a bank window. Such automated teller machines are widely used to provide efficient banking and customer convenience.

The media processing automation module is provided in the media dispenser. The media processing automation module is responsible for the deposit and withdrawal of the medium, and performs various functions such as temporarily storing the medium.

Looking at the structure of the alternative processing automation module briefly, the main body forming the appearance and skeleton is provided with a deposit and withdrawal unit that allows customers to deposit and withdraw banknotes. Then, a media conveying unit for conveying the banknotes deposited in the deposit and withdrawal unit is provided, the media passing through the media conveying unit is recognized in the recognition section winding and size of the bill. Banknotes in which the abnormality is found in the recognition unit are returned to the customer through the media transfer unit or moved to the collection unit for storage. Then, the normal banknotes are temporarily stored in the temporary accumulation unit through the medium transfer unit or stored in the banknote storage unit.

 On the other hand, the main body is provided with a sliding media cassette box is mounted a plurality of media cassettes. A plurality of media cassettes are detachably installed in the media cassette box, and the media cassette is mounted inside the main body while the media cassette is mounted so that the media accumulated in the media cassette can be discharged at the request of a customer.

One side of the media cassette box is equipped with a recovery box. The collection box serves to recover and store the damaged media in the automatic media dispenser. Unlike the mechecassette, only one recovery box is mounted in the media cassette box.

However, the above-described conventional techniques have the following problems.

When the media cassette box is separated from the main body to collect the collection box, not only the collection box but also a plurality of media cassettes are exposed to the outside. As such, when the media cassette is exposed to the outside, security problems such as theft or loss may occur.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and to prevent theft or loss of the media cassette box.

Another object of the present invention is to prevent damage to the release device for releasing the locking device for preventing theft or loss of the media cassette box.

According to a feature of the present invention for achieving the above object, the present invention is installed in the media dispenser, the main body is provided with a locking pin on the inner surface; A media cassette box detachably detachable from the media case in which the media are integrated, and a recovery box for storing the recovered media, the media cassette box slidingly mounted into the main body; Locking means which is engaged with the locking pin to maintain the media cassette box mounted to the main body; And a release means for releasing a locked state of the locking means, the locking means including a locking bar, the release means being coupled to a key for unlocking, and transmitting the operating force of the key to the locking bar. It includes a delivery means for.

The locking bar may include: a first locking bar rotatably installed on an outer surface of the media cassette box and elastically supported in a direction in which the locking pin is locked with the locking pin; The outer side of the media cassette box is preferably rotatably installed on the inner side than the first locking bar, it is preferably configured to include a second locking bar elastically supported in the direction of locking with the locking pin.

The release means further includes a case coupled to the outer surface of the media cassette box, the transmission means is rotated in a position corresponding to the rear end of the first locking bar or the second locking bar on the outer surface of the media cassette box. The front end is configured to include a driving bar for selectively pressing and rotating the rear end of the first locking bar or the second locking bar, and a lock provided on the rear of the case, the latch is provided, It is preferable that the driving bar is rotated by the rotation.

The rear surface of the case is preferably formed to be inclined at an angle toward the media cassette box from the outer surface of the case so that the rear end of the key for operating the lock can be located inside the case.

Preferably, the first locking bar or the second locking bar is provided with a locking return spring that exerts an elastic force to lock the locking pin.

The clasp is preferably provided with a return spring for providing an elastic force in a direction opposite to the direction in which the lock is rotated.

A first hook protrusion and a second hook protrusion are formed to protrude from the first locking bar and the second locking bar toward the locking pin, respectively, and the first locking bar is formed on the first hook protrusion and the second hook protrusion. And a guide inclined surface inclined downward from the tip of the second locking bar toward the locking pin.

It is preferable that the locking pin is guided along the guide inclined surface of the first locking bar or the second locking bar and the first locking bar or the second locking bar is rotated away from the locking pin.

In the present invention, even when the media cassette box is pulled out of the media cassette box to the outside by releasing the first locking bar in the process of separating the media cassette box from the outside of the main body, the media cassette box is locked with a dedicated key. It is fixed to the main body unless the second locking bar is unlocked by the operation. Therefore, since the media cassette box is separated from the main body and prevented from being stolen or lost, there is an effect of improving work efficiency.

In the present invention, the rear of the case is installed lock is inclined at an angle toward the media cassette box from the outer surface of the case, the rear end of the dedicated key to the outside of the case in the state that the dedicated key is inserted into the lock Do not protrude. Therefore, in a state in which the exclusive key is inserted into the lock, the dedicated key is prevented from being damaged due to interference in the process of mounting the media cassette box to the main body, thereby improving the durability of the product.

In particular, the driving bar is returned to its original state by the return spring installed on the clasp, and the driving bar no longer presses the second locking bar, so that the second locking bar is locked with the locking pin. Therefore, since the second locking bar does not need to be operated again with a dedicated key so that the second locking bar is locked with the locking pin, workability is improved.

Figure 1 is a front view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of a media cassette box release device according to the present invention.
2 is a plan view showing the main configuration of the embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3a to 3d is a front view showing a process of separating and combining the body and the media cassette box constituting an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail through exemplary drawings. In adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same components as much as possible even if displayed on different drawings. In addition, in describing the embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that the detailed description of the related well-known configuration or function interferes with the understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in describing the components of the embodiment of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. These terms are only for distinguishing the components from other components, and the nature, order or order of the components are not limited by the terms. If a component is described as being "connected", "coupled" or "connected" to another component, that component may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but between components It will be understood that may be "connected", "coupled" or "connected".

1 is a front view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of the apparatus for releasing a media cassette box according to the present invention, and FIG.

As shown in the figure, a media processing automation module 1 is installed inside the media dispenser. The media processing automation module 1 serves to automatically transfer, store, and the like necessary for the deposit and withdrawal of the medium.

The appearance and skeleton of the media processing automation module 1 are formed by the main body 2. The main body 2 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and is made of a metallic material. Inside the main body 2, a mounting space in which the media cassette box 20 is mounted is formed.

The media cassette box 20 is slidably mounted in the mounting space formed in the main body 2. The media cassette box 20 is for mounting a plurality of media cassettes 22 and is made of metal. The media cassette box 20 has an upper surface formed to be opened, and a plurality of media cassettes 22 are mounted in the vertical direction through the opened upper surface.

In the media cassette 22, a plurality of media are arranged and integrated. The media cassette 22 is for discharging the media at the request of the customer, and one side is provided with a door (not shown), which is a passage through which the media is discharged. The door is opened in accordance with the emission signal in a state in which the medium cassette box 20 is mounted on the main body 2 so that the medium can be discharged.

And, on one side of the media cassette box 20, for example, a recovery box 24 is mounted on the outermost side. The collection box 24 serves to recover and store the damaged media in the automatic media dispenser. Unlike the media cassette 22, only one recovery box 24 is mounted in the media cassette box 20.

The first locking bar 26 is rotatably installed on at least one outer side surface of both sides of the media cassette box 20. The first locking bar 26 is rotatably installed on the side of the media cassette box 20 through a rotation shaft 26 '. The rotating shaft 26 'is provided with an elastic member (not shown) such as a spring to elastically support the first locking bar 26 in one direction. The first locking bar 26 is connected to the locking pin 4 provided on the inner side of the main body 2 when the media cassette box 20 is completely mounted inside the main body 2. It serves to lock the box 20.

The first locking bar 26 has a bar shape, and a first hook protrusion 27 protrudes toward the locking pin 4 at a tip end thereof. The first hook protrusion 27 is a portion that is substantially hooked to the locking pin (4). The first cassette protrusion 27 of the first locking bar 26 is engaged with the locking pin 4 so that the media cassette box 20 is fixed to the main body 2. The elastic member exerts an elastic force in the direction in which the first locking bar 26 is coupled to the locking pin 4.

Guide slopes 27 ′ are formed on the first hook protrusions 27. The guide inclined surface 27 'is formed to be inclined downward from the tip of the first locking bar 26 toward the locking pin 4. The first locking bar 26 is rotated in a direction away from the locking pin 4 while the locking pin 4 is in contact with the guide slope 27 ', and then the locking pin 4 is moved by the elastic member. ) Will be locked.

The second locking bar 28 is rotatably installed on at least one outer side surface of both sides of the media cassette box 20. The second locking bar 28 is installed inside the main body 2 than the first locking bar 26. The second locking bar 28 is engaged with the locking pin 4 in a state where the media cassette box 20 is drawn out to a predetermined level, so that the media cassette box 20 is secondary to the main body 2. It serves to be fixed. That is, when the first locking bar 26 is released from the locking pin 4 and the media cassette box 20 comes out to a certain degree, the second locking bar 28 is locked by the locking pin 4. ) To prevent the media cassette box 20 from being completely separated from the main body 2. Then, only part of the media cassette box 20 is exposed, and the collection box 24 may be taken out to the upper portion.

The second locking bar 28 is rotatably installed on the side of the media cassette box 20 through a rotation shaft 28 '. The rotating shaft 28 'is provided with an elastic member (not shown) such as a spring to elastically support the second locking bar 28 in a counterclockwise direction.

The second locking bar 28 is formed in a bar shape similarly to the first locking bar 26. At the tip of the second locking bar 28, a second hook protrusion 29 protrudes toward the locking pin 4. The second hook protrusion 29 is a portion that is substantially hooked to the locking pin (4).

Guide slopes 29 ′ are formed on the second hook protrusions 29. The guide slope 29 'is formed to be inclined downward from the tip of the second locking bar 28 toward the locking pin 4. The second locking bar 28 is rotated in a direction away from the locking pin 4 while the locking pin 4 is in contact with the guide slope 29 ', and then the locking pin 4 is moved by the elastic member. ) Will be locked.

The driving bar 30 is rotatably installed at the rear end of the second locking bar 28. The drive bar 30 is rotatably installed on the side of the media cassette box 20 through the rotation shaft 31. The rotating shaft 31 is provided with an elastic member (not shown) such as a spring to elastically support the drive bar 30 in one direction. The driving bar 30 has a distal end of the second locking bar 28 in the direction in which the second hook protrusion 29 of the second locking bar 28 is released from the locking pin 4 by pressing the rear end of the second locking bar 28. It is responsible for rotating.

At the front end of the driving bar 30 facing the rear end of the second locking bar 28, the pressing protrusion 32 extends downward and is molded. The pressing protrusion 32 serves to substantially press the rear end of the second locking bar 28 by the rotation of the driving bar 30.

The locking return spring 35 is installed at the second locking bar 28. One end of the locking return spring 35 is connected to the media cassette box 20, and the other end is connected to the second locking bar 28. The locking return spring 35 exerts an elastic force so that the second locking bar 28 is locked with the locking pin 4.

The case 40 is coupled to the media cassette box 20 in which the driving bar 30 is installed. The case 40 serves to surround the drive bar 30. One surface of the case 40 corresponding to the push protrusion 32, that is, the bottom surface of the case illustrated in FIG. 1 is open. A lock 41 is installed on an outer surface of the case 40 facing the rear end of the driving bar 30. The lock 41 is operated by a dedicated key K.

A clasp 43 is installed on an inner surface of the case 40. The clasp 43 is rotated by the operation of the lock 41. In other words, the clasp 43 may be a part of the configuration of the lock 41. The clasp 43 and the lock 41 are connected to each other through the case 40. The clasp 43 is formed in a substantially "b" shape. The latch 43 is rotated by the operation of the lock 41 to lift the rear end of the drive bar 30 to operate in the direction of releasing the second locking bar 28 (see FIG. 3B).

As shown in FIG. 2, the rear surface 45 of the case 40 in which the lock 41 is installed is inclined inward toward the media cassette box 20 from an outer surface of the case 40. do. This is to prevent the rear end of the dedicated key K from protruding out of the case 40 in the state in which the dedicated key K is inserted into the lock 41. In this case, the dedicated key K is prevented from being damaged due to interference in the process of mounting the media cassette box 20 to the main body 2 while the dedicated key K is inserted into the lock 41. do.

On the other hand, the latch 43 is provided with a return spring (50). One end of the return spring 50 is connected to the outer surface of the media cassette box 20, and the other end is connected to the clasp 43. The return spring 50 exerts an elastic force to return to the original state by rotating the latch 43. That is, the return spring 50 rotates the latch 43 in a counterclockwise direction so that the driving bar 30 is not rotated any more. In this case, since the driving bar 30 no longer presses the second locking bar 28, the second locking bar 28 comes into a locked state with the locking pin 4. .
In the present embodiment, the lock and the drive bar constitute a transmission means. The delivery means and the case constitute a release means.

Hereinafter, the operation of the apparatus for releasing the media cassette box according to the present invention having the configuration as described above will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

3A to 3D illustrate a process of separating and combining the main body and the media cassette box constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

First, referring to a state in which the media cassette box 20 is completely mounted to the main body 2, the first locking bar 26 is engaged with the locking pin 4, and the second locking bar 28 is It is in the state which is not hooked to the locking pin 4.

In this state, the process of recovering the collecting box 24 from the media cassette box 20 will be described. In order to separate the media cassette box 20, the operator must release the coupling with the locking pin 4 by rotating the first locking bar 26. When the media cassette box 20 is slid backwards, that is, in the direction of arrow A of FIG. 1 in a state in which the first locking bar 26 is released, the collection box 24 is exposed to the outside.

In a state in which the media cassette box 20 is drawn out from the main body 2 at a predetermined interval, the second locking bar 28 located closer to the inner side of the main body 2 than the first locking bar 26 is located in the Coupled with the locking pin 4, to regulate the movement of the media cassette box (20). As such, when the worker recovers only the collection box 24, the media cassette box 20 is moved as much as necessary so that the work is easy and the risk of theft and loss of the media cassette box 20 is increased. Will decrease.

Next, in order to completely separate the media cassette box 20 from the main body 2, first, the lock 41 is operated by the dedicated key K so that the latch 41 is rotated. When the clasp 41 rotates clockwise with reference to FIG. 3A, as shown in FIG. 3A, the rear end of the driving bar 30 is lifted. In this case, as the driving bar 30 rotates, the pressing protrusion 32 of the driving bar 30 presses the rear end of the second locking bar 28.

Therefore, when the lock 41 is operated, the latch 41 is rotated, and as the latch 41 is rotated, the driving bar 30 is also rotated to rotate the second locking bar 28. do. As such, when the second locking bar 28 is rotated in a direction away from the locking pin 4, the second hook protrusion 29 is separated from the locking pin 4.

At the same time, when the operator raises the dedicated key K or removes the dedicated key K, the driving bar 30 and the latch 43 are in the original state by the elastic force of the return spring 50. Is restored. In this case, the driving bar 30 no longer presses the rear end of the second locking bar 28. At this time, the second locking bar 28 comes in a state in which the second locking bar 28 is locked with the locking pin 4 by the locking return spring 35.

As described above, when the operator pulls the media cassette box 20 away from the main body 2 in the state in which the second hook protrusion 29 is separated from the locking pin 4, it is illustrated in FIG. 3B. As such, the media cassette box 20 is completely separated from the main body 2.

Next, looking at the process of mounting the media cassette box 20 to the main body 2, the operator pushes the media cassette box 20 into the inside of the main body (2). In this case, as shown in FIG. 3C, the locking pin 4 of the main body 2 is guided along the guide inclined surface 29 ′ formed on the second hook protrusion 29 of the second locking bar 28. You are guided. At the same time, the second locking bar 28 is rotated in a direction away from the locking pin 4 about the rotation shaft 28 '.

At this time, even if the operator pushes the media cassette box 20 toward the inside of the main body 2 without removing the dedicated key K from the lock 41, a rear end of the dedicated key K is used. Since the state does not protrude from the outer surface of the case 40, the dedicated key K is prevented from being damaged in the mounting process.

Subsequently, when the media cassette box 20 is pushed into the main body 2, as shown in FIG. 3D, the locking pins 4 hang on the first locking bar 26, and the media The cassette box 20 is completely coupled to the main body 2.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. In other words, within the scope of the present invention, all of the components may be selectively operated in combination with one or more. In addition, the terms "comprise", "comprise" or "having" described above mean that the corresponding component may be inherent unless specifically stated otherwise, and thus excludes other components. It should be construed that it may further include other components instead. All terms, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art unless otherwise defined. Terms used generally, such as terms defined in a dictionary, should be interpreted to coincide with the contextual meaning of the related art, and shall not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense unless explicitly defined in the present invention.

The foregoing description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

In the present invention, both the first locking bar 26 and the second locking bar 28 are provided, but are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, only one of the first locking bar 26 and the second locking bar 28 may be provided. At this time, the lock 41 provided with the drive bar 30 and the latch 43 should rotate the first locking bar 26 or the second locking bar 28 installed.

1: Media processing automation module 2: Main body
4: locking pin 20: media cassette box
26: 1st locking bar 27: 1st hook protrusion
28: 2nd locking bar 29: 2nd hook protrusion
30: drive bar 32: pusher
35: locking return spring 40: case
41: lock 43: latch
50: return spring K: private key

Claims (8)

A main body installed in the automatic media dispenser and having a locking pin at an inner side thereof;
A media cassette box detachably detachable from the media case in which the media are integrated, and a recovery box for storing the recovered media, the media cassette box slidingly mounted into the main body;
Locking means which is engaged with the locking pin to maintain the media cassette box mounted to the main body; And
A release means for releasing the locked state of the locking means,
The locking means includes a locking bar,
The release means is coupled to the key for unlocking, the release device of the media cassette box including a transfer means for transmitting the operating force of the key to the locking bar. The method of claim 1, wherein the locking bar,
A first locking bar rotatably installed on an outer surface of the media cassette box and elastically supported in a direction in which the locking pin is locked;
A second locking bar installed on the outer side of the media cassette box so as to be rotatable from the inner side of the first locking bar, the second locking bar being elastically supported in the locking direction with the locking pin; Release device. The method of claim 2,
The release means further includes a case coupled to the outer surface of the media cassette box,
The transmission means is rotatably installed at a position corresponding to a rear end of the first locking bar or the second locking bar on the outer surface of the media cassette box, the front end of the first locking bar or the second locking bar. A drive bar that is selectively pressed to rotate,
Installed on the rear of the case, and comprises a lock provided with a latch, the release device of the media cassette box, characterized in that the drive bar is rotated by the rotation of the lock. The method of claim 3,
The rear side of the case, the media cassette box, characterized in that the rear end of the key for manipulating the lock is formed to be inclined at an angle toward the media cassette box from the outer surface of the case to the inside of the case. Release device. The method of claim 4, wherein
The locking device of the media cassette box, characterized in that the first locking bar or the second locking bar is provided with a locking return spring that exerts an elastic force to be locked to the locking pin. 6. The method of claim 5,
The latch of the media cassette box, characterized in that the latch is provided with a return spring for providing an elastic force in a direction opposite to the direction in which the lock is rotated. The method of claim 6,
A first hook protrusion and a second hook protrusion are formed to protrude from the first locking bar and the second locking bar toward the locking pin, respectively, and the first locking bar is formed on the first hook protrusion and the second hook protrusion. And a guide inclined surface inclined downward from the tip of the second locking bar toward the locking pin. The method of claim 7, wherein
The locking pin is guided along the guide inclined surface of the first locking bar or the second locking bar and the first locking bar or the second locking bar is rotated in a direction away from the locking pin. Release device.

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