KR101264555B1 - Damping device, medium process apparatus and financial device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A damping mechanism, a medium processing apparatus and a banking machine are provided to easily open and close the medium processing apparatus by a user and to prevent damage to the medium processing module in opening and closing a medium processing module. CONSTITUTION: A main body(10) includes an installation unit(16) in which a medium processing module(20) is installed. The medium processing module is rotatably installed to the installation unit by a rotary shaft(210). A rotary auxiliary unit and a damping unit(40) are connected to the medium processing module. The damping unit provides a damping force in a process of closing the medium processing module. The damping unit includes a cylinder(410) and a piston rod(420). The cylinder is rotatably connected to the installation unit and is rotatably connected to a link(220) rotatably connected to the medium processing module.

Description

Damping device, medium processing apparatus and financial device

The present specification relates to a damping mechanism, a media processing device and a financial device.

Generally, a financial device is a device that processes a financial business desired by a customer. The financial device may deposit or withdraw the media or automatically transfer the media. For example, the financial device may deposit or withdraw banknotes and checks.

The financial device includes a media entry / exit unit through which media are input and output, and a media processing module configured to process a medium to be deposited or withdrawn through the media input / output unit.

According to the conventional financial device, the media processing module is opened when the media processing module needs to be repaired. A gas spring for supporting the media processing module is connected to the media processing module. The gas spring provides a force to the media processing module in a tensioned direction. Therefore, the tension force of the gas spring can be provided to the media processing module to easily open the media processing module. At this time, in order to prevent the media processing module from being closed by the weight of the media processing module in the open state of the media processing module, the financial device may be provided with a holder. The holder may support a cylinder constituting the media processing module or the gas spring.

However, according to the conventional financial device, since the worker must use the holder every time the media processing module is opened, the worker has an uncomfortable problem, and the media processing module has not been returned to its original position. There is a problem that the holder or the media processing module is damaged when closing.

An object of the present invention is to provide a media processing apparatus and a financial device which can be easily opened and closed by a user, and which can prevent damage to the media processing module in the process of opening and closing the media processing module.

According to an aspect, a financial device includes a media processing module for processing a medium; A mounting part to which the media processing module is rotatably mounted; A rotation aid unit rotatably connected to the media processing module to help the media processing module to rotate; And a damping unit that provides a damping force to the media processing module in a process of closing the media processing module and is rotatably connected to the mounting unit, wherein the media processing module is opened in a first direction to open the media processing module. Rotated, rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction to close the media processing module, and a damping force is generated in the damping unit while the media processing module is rotated at an angle in the second direction. The rotational auxiliary unit may apply a force in a direction in which the media processing module is opened and then close the media processing module when the media processing module is closed.

Damping mechanism according to another aspect, the rotatable auxiliary portion rotatably connected to the rotary module to help the rotation of the rotary module; And a damping unit that provides a damping force to the rotary module when the rotary module is rotated in another direction to return to the original position while the rotary module is rotated in one direction, and the rotary module is rotated at a predetermined angle in the other direction. In the rotated state, a damping force is generated in the damping unit, and the rotational auxiliary portion is configured to apply a force to rotate the rotation module in one direction when the rotation module is rotated in the other direction and then rotate in the other direction. It is characterized by applying force.

According to another aspect, a media processing apparatus includes a media processing module for processing a medium; A mounting part to which the media processing module is rotatably mounted; A rotation aid unit rotatably connected to the media processing module to help the media processing module to rotate; And a damping unit that provides a damping force to the media processing module when the media processing module is rotated in another direction to return to its original position while the media processing module is rotated in one direction, wherein the media processing module is in the other direction. In the state rotated by a predetermined angle, the damping force is generated in the damping unit, the rotational auxiliary portion, when the media processing module is rotated in the other direction, while applying a force to rotate the media processing module in one direction It is characterized by applying a force to rotate in the other direction.

According to the proposed embodiment, when the media processing module is rotated at an angle in the opening direction, an action force of the rotation aid is applied to the media processing module, so that the media processing module can be easily opened.

In addition, since the damping force is generated in the damping unit while the media processing module is closed, there is an advantage that the media processing module or the mounting part is prevented from being damaged due to the media processing module being suddenly closed.

1 is a perspective view of a financial device according to the present embodiment.
2 is a view showing a closed state media processing module according to the present embodiment.
3 is a view showing a state in which a media processing module according to the present embodiment is opened.
4 is a view showing a state in which the media processing module is completely open according to the present embodiment.
5 is a view showing a state in which the media processing module according to this embodiment is closed.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to 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 the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the difference that the embodiments of the present invention are not conclusive.

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 intended to distinguish the constituent elements from other constituent elements, and the terms do not limit the nature, order or order of the constituent elements. When a component is described as being "connected", "coupled", or "connected" to another component, the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, Quot; may be "connected," "coupled," or "connected. &Quot;

A financial device according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a financial device that obtains various media such as banknotes, securities (including checks), giro, coins, gift certificates, etc. and processes and / or withdraws such as deposits, Such as processing such as issuance of paper money, release of paper money, release of gift certificate, and the like. Examples of such a financial device may be an ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) such as a cash dispenser (CD), a cash recycling device (Cash Recycling Device). However, the financial device is not limited to the above-described example, and may be a device for automating financial tasks such as a financial information system (FIS).

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described on the assumption that the financial device is a financial device. However, these assumptions are merely for convenience of description and the technical concept of the present invention is not limited to the financial device.

1 is a perspective view of a financial device according to the present embodiment, Figure 2 is a view showing a closed state media processing module according to this embodiment.

1 and 2, the financial device 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main body 10 in which a plurality of components are embedded. The main body 10 includes a media input / output unit 13 capable of depositing or withdrawing banknotes and checks together.

Inside the media entry / exit unit 13, a media processing module 20 module is provided for processing a deposit or withdrawal medium. The media processing module includes a media storage space accessible by the customer.

The media entry / exit unit may include a cover member such as a shutter or cover for opening and closing the storage space. As another example, the storage space may be kept open without being opened or closed.

The media entry / exit unit 13 may include a common entry / exit unit in which a plurality of bills and a plurality of checks are simultaneously inserted, or a bank entry / exit unit in which a banknote is entered and a check entry / exit unit in which a check is drawn in.

In the present embodiment, it is clear that the type of the media that is input and output through the media input / output unit 13 is not limited.

In addition, the financial device 1 may further include a bankbook entry and exit unit 14 for the entry and exit of the bankbook, and a card entry and exit unit 15 for the entry and exit of the card.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 2, the main body 10 includes a mounting unit 16 on which the media processing module 20 is mounted. The media processing module 20 is rotatably mounted to the mounting portion 16 by the rotation shaft 210. In order to open the media processing module 20 for repair of the media processing module 20, the media processing module 20 may be lifted upward.

The rotation aid and the damping unit 40 are connected to the media processing module 20. The rotation aid is a configuration that helps to easily open and close the media processing module 20, for example, may be a gas spring 30. The damping unit 40 provides a damping force to the media processing module 20 while the media processing module 20 is closed.

In the present embodiment, the damping unit 40 may be, for example, an oil damper. In the present embodiment, since the gas spring 30 and the damping unit 40 may be implemented by a known structure, a detailed description thereof will be omitted, and only the features of the present embodiment will be described.

In detail, the gas spring 30 includes a cylinder 310 and a piston rod 320 that can move relative to the cylinder 310. The cylinder 310 is rotatably connected to the media processing module 20, and the piston rod 320 is rotatably mounted to the mounting portion 16. In this case, the rotation center of the cylinder 310 is disposed at a position spaced apart from the rotation shaft 210 of the media processing module 20. Therefore, the rotation center of the cylinder 310 may move during the rotation of the media processing module 20.

As such, the cylinder 310 is rotatably connected to the media processing module 20, and the piston rod 320 is rotatably provided at the mounting portion 16. Even when the rotary shaft 210 is rotated based on the relative movement of the cylinder 310 and the piston rod 320 is possible.

In this embodiment, the gas spring 30 may provide a force to the media processing module 20 in the tension direction.

The damping unit 40 includes a cylinder 410 and a piston rod 420 that can move relative to the cylinder 410. The cylinder 410 is rotatably connected to the mounting portion 16, and the piston rod 420 is rotatably connected to a link 220 rotatably connected to the media processing module 20.

At this time, the rotation center of the piston rod 420 is disposed at a position spaced apart from the rotation shaft 222 of the link 220 and the rotation shaft 210 of the media processing module 20. Therefore, the rotation center of the piston rod 420 may be moved in the process of rotating the media processing module 20.

In the present embodiment, the damping unit 40 may generate a damping force when it is contracted without generating a damping force when it is tensioned. As another example, the damping unit 40 may generate a damping force in tension and contraction.

In the present embodiment, the gas spring and the damping unit may be collectively referred to as a damping mechanism. The media processing module, the mounting portion, and the damping mechanism may be collectively referred to as a media processing apparatus.

The media processing module 20 is provided with a stopper 230 for setting the one-way rotational limit of the link 220. When the media processing module 20 is closed, the link 220 comes into contact with the stopper 230, thereby limiting the rotation of the link 220.

Hereinafter, the process of opening and closing the media processing module 20 will be described.

3 is a view showing a state in which the media processing module according to the present embodiment is opened, FIG. 4 is a view showing a state in which the media processing module according to the present embodiment is completely open, and FIG. 5 is a medium processing according to the present embodiment. The figure shows a closed state of the module.

In the present specification, a process in which the media processing module 20 is rotated in a clockwise direction with respect to the rotating shaft 210 and lifted upward may be described as a process in which the media processing module 20 is opened. The process in which the module 20 is rotated counterclockwise with respect to the rotating shaft 210 and lowered downward may be described as a process in which the media processing module 20 is closed.

3 and 4, in order to open the media processing module 20, the media processing module 20 is a clockwise direction (for example, a direction for opening a medium) in a first direction with respect to the rotation shaft 210. Rotate Then, the gas spring 30 and the damping unit 40 are tensioned.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 3, when the media processing module 20 is rotated by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction, the action force F of the gas spring 30 is rotated at the rotation shaft 210 of the media processing module 20. Act in a spaced position. That is, the direction of the action force F of the gas spring 30 is the same as the longitudinal direction of the gas spring 30, the imaginary line extending the gas spring 30 is spaced apart from the rotating shaft 210. .

In FIG. 3, since the acting force F of the gas spring 30 acts above the rotating shaft 210, the actuation force F of the gas spring 30 is applied to the media processing module 20. A moment acts to cause the media processing module 20 to rotate clockwise. Therefore, when the media processing module 20 rotates at a predetermined angle clockwise with respect to the rotation shaft 210, the media processing module 20 can be easily opened by the gas spring 30.

Referring to FIG. 4, when the media processing module 20 is further rotated in the clockwise direction in the state of FIG. 3, the damping unit 40 is stretched by the maximum tensile distance, so that it can no longer be stretched. In this state, as shown in FIG. 4, the link 220 is rotated counterclockwise with respect to the rotation shaft 222. That is, the link 220 is rotated in a direction away from the stopper 230.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the media processing module 20 can be supported by the action force of the gas spring 30 in the state where the media processing module 20 is completely opened, that is, the media. The gas spring 30 may be designed so that it does not close automatically by the weight of the processing module 20.

Meanwhile, in the state as shown in FIG. 4, in order to close the media processing module 20, the media processing module 20 is counterclockwise as an example in a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the rotation shaft 210. Rotate in the direction (the direction for closing the medium). Then, the gas spring 30 is contracted, and the link 220 is rotated clockwise with respect to the rotation shaft 222.

In the process in which the media processing module 20 is rotated counterclockwise with respect to the rotation shaft 210, the action force F of the gas spring 30 is the rotation shaft 210 of the media processing module 20. (The state before the media processing module 20 is completely closed). That is, the direction of the action force (F) of the gas spring 30 is the same as the longitudinal direction of the gas spring 30, the imaginary line extending the gas spring 30 is located on the rotating shaft 210 do.

In this case, the moment caused by the gas spring 30 is not generated in the media processing module 20. That is, the action force F of the gas spring 20 is not provided to the media processing module 20.

As such, when the action force F of the gas spring 20 is not provided to the media processing module 20, the link 220 comes into contact with the stopper 230 so that the link 220 is no longer provided. Can't rotate Then, the counterclockwise rotational force (including the weight of the medium processing module) of the medium processing module 20 acts as the damping unit 40. Then, the damping unit 40 is contracted to generate a damping force.

That is, in this embodiment, the damping force by the damping unit 40 starts to be generated when the action force F of the gas spring 20 is not provided to the media processing module 20.

In addition, when the action force F of the gas spring 30 is not provided to the media processing module 20, when the media processing module 20 is further rotated counterclockwise, the gas spring 30 Since the action force (F) of the) acts below the rotating shaft 210 of the media processing module 20, the medium to the media processing module 20 by the action force (F) of the gas spring (30). A moment acts to cause the processing module 20 to rotate counterclockwise.

Therefore, the media processing module 20 may be closed by the self-weight of the media processing module 20 and the action force F of the gas spring 30 without applying rotational force to the media processing module 20. At this time, since the damping force is generated in the damping unit 40, the media processing module 20 is suddenly rotated counterclockwise to prevent the media processing module 20 or the mounting portion 16 from being damaged. Can be.

In the above embodiment, the damping force is generated when the acting force of the gas spring acts on the rotating shaft of the media processing module. However, the medium is treated by the acting force of the gas spring. A damping force may be generated in the damping unit when a moment occurs that causes the module to rotate in the closing direction.

Although the damping mechanism applied to the financial device has been described in the present embodiment, it is understood that the damping mechanism of the present embodiment can be equally applied to other devices besides the financial device. In this case, the gas spring (rotational auxiliary part) and the damping unit may be described as rotatably connected to a rotating module to be rotated.

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. Furthermore, the terms "comprises", "comprising", or "having" described above mean that a component can be implanted unless otherwise specifically stated, But should be construed as including other elements. All terms, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, 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 intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of 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.

20: media processing module 30: gas spring
40: damping unit

Claims (9)

A media processing module for processing the media;
A mounting part to which the media processing module is rotatably mounted;
A rotation aid unit rotatably connected to the media processing module to help the media processing module to rotate; And
A damping unit that provides a damping force to the media processing module in a process of closing the media processing module and is rotatably connected to the mounting unit;
The media processing module is rotated in a first direction to open the media processing module, and is rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction to close the media processing module.
In the state in which the media processing module is rotated at an angle in the second direction, a damping force is generated in the damping unit,
And the rotation auxiliary unit applies a force in a direction in which the media processing module is open and then closes the media processing module when the media processing module is closed. delete The method of claim 1,
The rotation auxiliary unit is rotatably connected to the media processing module at a position spaced apart from the rotation axis of the media processing module,
The start time of the generation of the damping force in the damping unit is when the rotational auxiliary portion acts as a rotation axis of the media processing module. The method of claim 1,
The rotation auxiliary unit is rotatably connected to the media processing module at a position spaced apart from the rotation axis of the media processing module,
According to the rotational position of the media processing module, a moment for the rotation of the first or second direction of the media processing module is generated by the force acting on the rotation auxiliary portion,
And a damping force is generated in the damping unit when the moment for the second direction rotation of the media processing module occurs. The method of claim 1,
Further comprising a link rotatably connected to the media processing module,
The media processing module is provided with a stopper for limiting the rotation in one direction of the link, the damping unit is rotatably connected,
When the media processing module is rotated in the first direction, the link is rotated in a direction away from the stopper,
And the link is in contact with the stopper when the media processing module rotates in the second direction, and a damping force is generated in the damping unit when the link is in contact with the stopper. The method of claim 1,
The rotational auxiliary portion is rotatably connected to the mounting portion,
And the damping unit is rotatably connected to the media processing module. The method of claim 1,
The financial aid is a rotary spring is a gas spring. A rotation aid unit rotatably connected to the rotation module to help the rotation module to rotate; And
And a damping unit that provides a damping force to the rotary module when the rotary module is rotated in another direction to return to its original position in a state in which the rotary module is rotated in one direction.
In the state in which the rotary module is rotated at an angle in the other direction, a damping force is generated in the damping unit,
The rotation auxiliary part is a damping mechanism for applying a force to rotate the rotation module in the other direction when the rotation module is rotated in the other direction, when the rotation module is rotated in the other direction. A media processing module for processing the media;
A mounting part to which the media processing module is rotatably mounted;
A rotation aid unit rotatably connected to the media processing module to help the media processing module to rotate; And
And a damping unit that provides a damping force to the media processing module when the media processing module is rotated in another direction to return to its original position while being rotated in one direction.
In the state in which the media processing module is rotated at an angle in the other direction, a damping force is generated in the damping unit,
The rotation auxiliary unit applies a force to rotate the media processing module in one direction when the media processing module is rotated in the other direction, and applies a force to rotate in the other direction.

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