KR102540725B1 - Apparatus for processing of medium in automatic teller machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A media processing device of an automated financial machine installed on an interface of an automated financial machine is introduced.
The medium processing device of this automated financial machine includes a deposit and withdrawal module for depositing and withdrawing media, a temporary storage module for temporary storage of media, a transfer module disposed between the deposit and withdrawal module and the temporary storage module, a deposit and withdrawal module, and a temporary storage module. And a base frame on which the transfer module is mounted, and the temporary storage module includes a storage unit capable of accommodating media, a locking unit provided on one side of the storage unit for fixation with the base frame, and a transfer module so that the transfer module is in close contact with the deposit and withdrawal module. It may include a tension unit installed on the front end side of the storage unit.

Description

Media processing device of financial automation machine {APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING OF MEDIUM IN AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE}

The present invention relates to a media processing device for an automated teller machine, and more particularly, to a media processing device for an automated teller machine capable of generating a holding force on a conveyance path between a temporary storage module and a transfer module.

In general, an automatic teller machine (ATM) provides unmanned financial services, such as deposit and withdrawal of cash and checks, using cards or bankbooks without bank employees, regardless of time and place in relation to financial services. It is an automated device that can

Automated financial devices can be divided into ATMs, deposit machines, and ATMs depending on whether deposits and withdrawals are made. These automated financial devices are used for various purposes such as depositing and withdrawing cash, depositing and withdrawing checks, organizing bankbooks, paying giro fees, and issuing tickets.

Among financial automation devices, there is a media storage processor that automatically receives and processes paper media such as cash and checks. The media storage processor checks the authenticity of the inserted media and stores it only if it is normal. Information on the media is acquired through a method such as scanning the media while transporting the media inserted through the input port from the outside. In addition, after verifying the authenticity of the medium using the obtained corresponding information, the final storage process is performed only when there is no problem, and the medium is carried out when there is an abnormality.

However, as several locking devices are used for fixing between the deposit and withdrawal module for depositing and withdrawing paper media and the conveying module for transporting media, the conventional media storage and processor may increase cost and cause a malfunction due to a complicated structure. can work

Patent Publication No. 10-2005-97874 (published on October 10, 2005)

Embodiments of the present invention are intended to provide a media handling device of an automated financial machine capable of generating a holding force for a transport path without a locking structure between the deposit/withdrawal module and the transport module.

A media processing device of an automated financial device according to an aspect of the present invention is a media processing device of an automated financial device installed on an interface of an automated financial device, comprising: a deposit/withdrawal module for depositing and withdrawing media; Temporary storage module for temporary storage of media; a transfer module disposed between the deposit/withdrawal module and the temporary storage module; and a base frame on which the deposit/withdrawal module, the temporary storage module, and the transfer module are mounted, wherein the temporary storage module is located on one side of the storage unit for fixation with a storage unit capable of accommodating the medium and the base frame. It may include a locking part provided and a tension part installed at a front end side of the storage part so that the conveying module comes into close contact with the deposit and withdrawal module.

At this time, the locking portion includes a rotating shaft extending in the width direction of the storage unit, a locking piece provided with locking hooks installed at both ends of the rotating shaft and selectively constrained to the base frame when the rotating shaft rotates, A locking spring providing elastic force to the locking piece may be included.

In addition, the tension unit may include a body fixedly installed at the front end of the storage unit, a tension bar mounted on the body to be able to enter and exit, and a tension spring for elastically supporting the tension bar so that the transfer module is in close contact with the deposit and withdrawal module. there is.

In addition, the front end of the transfer module is provided with a push button that has a push hook at the end and is rotatable in the forward and backward directions, and a locking jaw protruding in the forward direction, and an end at the rear end of the deposit and withdrawal module is intermittent with the locking jaw, An intermittent bar movable forward by the push hook may be provided so as to be separated from the locking jaw by rotation of the push button.

In addition, the transport module may be mounted to be slidably movable in the longitudinal direction of the base frame.

In addition, the temporary storage module may further include a brush unit for brushing the sensors exposed on the upper side of the interface when the base frame is moved.

In addition, the deposit and withdrawal module may be provided with a brush unit for brushing sensors exposed on the upper side of the interface when the base frame is moved.

Embodiments of the present invention have the advantage of being able to generate the holding force of the conveying path between the temporary storage module and the conveying module without a locking structure between the deposit and withdrawal module and the conveying module.

In addition, embodiments of the present invention have an advantage in that dust on the surface of sensors can be effectively removed according to the movement of the base frame when the media processing device is detached without a separate configuration or operation for cleaning.

1 is a configuration diagram showing an automated financial machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a side view illustrating a media processing device of an automated financial machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a perspective view illustrating a media processing device of an automated financial machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a partially cut-away perspective view showing a temporary storage module of a media processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of an enlarged portion “A” of FIG. 4 .
FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of part “B” of FIG. 4 .
7 is a perspective view illustrating a close contact state between a transfer module and a deposit/withdrawal module of a media processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion “C” of FIG. 7 .
9 is a state diagram showing a state in which the media processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is moved backward.

Hereinafter, configuration and operation according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description is one of several aspects of the present invention that may be claimed, and the following description may form part of the detailed description of the present invention. However, in describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of well-known configurations or functions may be omitted to clarify the present invention.

Since the present invention can make various changes and include various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first and second, may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. It is understood that when a component is referred to as being 'connected' or 'connected' to another component, it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in the middle. It should be. Terms used in this application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

1 is a configuration diagram showing an automated financial machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side view showing a media processing device of an automated financial machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a side view of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing a media processing device of an automated financial machine according to an embodiment of.

1 to 3, the media processing device 10 of an automated financial machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a deposit and withdrawal module 100, a temporary storage module 200, a transfer module 300 and a base Frame 400 may be included.

Here, the media processing device 10 includes a deposit/withdrawal module 100 installed on the interface 20, a temporary storage module 200, a transfer module ( 300) and the base frame 400, but is not limited thereto. It may include an aligning unit 620 and a checking unit 630 for checking the alignment of bills.

Specifically, the deposit and withdrawal module 100 may insert and receive media for deposit or withdrawal of media (banknotes, checks). The deposit/withdrawal module 100 can separate media received from customers into types (banknotes or checks) and transfer the separated media to the recognition unit 610 through a conveyance path. If the recognition unit 610 confirms the type of media of the banknote, the media may be aligned according to a predetermined standard through the alignment unit 620. Unsuccessful media may be temporarily stored in the storage unit 210 of the temporary storage module 200 .

FIG. 4 is a partially cut-away perspective view of a temporary storage module of a media processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of part “A” in FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of FIG. It is an enlarged view showing part “B” by enlarging it.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 , the temporary storage module 200 may be provided in the form of a storage box for temporarily storing abnormally aligned media.

The temporary storage module 200 includes a storage unit 210 capable of accommodating media, a locking unit 220 provided on one side of the storage unit 210, and a transfer module 300 so that they are in close contact with the deposit and withdrawal module 100. It may be composed of a tension unit 230 installed at the front end of the storage unit 210 . Hereinafter, the direction in which the temporary storage module 200 is located with respect to the transfer module 300 is defined as the backward direction, and the direction in which the deposit and withdrawal module 100 is located is defined as the forward direction.

In more detail, the locking unit 220 is a configuration for selectively fixing the temporary storage module 200 to the base bracket 410 of the base frame 400, and is a rotating shaft extending in the width direction of the storage unit 210. 221, a locking piece 222 for selectively restraining to the bear spin 411 of the base bracket 410 when the rotating shaft 221 rotates, and a locking spring for providing elastic force to the locking piece 222 ( not shown).

Here, the locking piece 222 may be composed of a pair installed at both ends of the rotating shaft 221, and one end of the locking piece 222 has a base pin of the base bracket 410 when the rotating shaft 221 rotates. A locking hook 222a that selectively restrains 411 may be formed.

For example, in a state in which the user pushes the locking piece 222, after positioning the base pin 411 of the base bracket 410 on the rotational locus of the locking hook 222a of the locking piece 222, the pushed state When the locking piece 222 is released, the locking piece 222 is returned to its original position by the elastic force of the locking spring. At this time, the locking hook 222a of the locking piece 222 is the base pin of the base bracket 410. Since it is constrained to 411, the temporary storage module 200 can be locked (fixed) to the base frame 400.

Also, the tension unit 230 of the temporary storage module 200 may provide tension for adhering the transfer module 300 to the deposit/withdrawal module 100 . To this end, the tension unit 230 includes a body 231 fixedly installed at the front end of the storage unit 210, a tension bar 232 mounted in and out of the body 231, and a tension bar 232. It may be composed of a tension spring 233 for elastic support.

Therefore, when the temporary storage module 200 is fixed to the base frame 400 by the locking unit 220, the tension unit 230 of the temporary storage module 200 moves the transfer module 300 to the deposit/withdrawal module 100. It pushes in the direction where it is located (forward direction), and at this time, it is possible to generate a gripping force in the transport path between the deposit and withdrawal module 100 and the transport module 300.

The transport module 300 may provide a transport path through which media is transported.

For example, the transfer module 300 may provide a media movement path for reversing the media, or may provide a media movement path for rejecting the media that fails to align to the deposit/withdrawal module 100 .

The transfer module 300 may be disposed between the deposit/withdrawal module 100 and the temporary storage module 200 to closely adhere to the deposit/withdrawal module 100 . Since the transfer module 300 is pushed in the direction where the deposit/withdrawal module 100 is located through the tension applied from the tension unit 230 of the temporary storage module 200, it can adhere to the deposit/withdrawal module 100.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a close contact between the transfer module and the deposit/withdrawal module of the media processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of part “C” of FIG. 7 .

In particular, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 , in a state in which the transfer module 300 is in close contact with the deposit and withdrawal module 100, the transfer module 300 is selectively maintained between the deposit and withdrawal modules 100. can

To this end, the front end of the transport module 300 may be provided with a push button 310 hingedly connected to be rotatable in the forward and backward directions and a locking jaw 320 protruding in the forward direction, respectively. In addition, at the rear end of the deposit and withdrawal module 100, an intermittent slit 120 extending in the forward and backward directions, an intermittent bar 110 movable in the intermittent slit 120, and an intermittent spring for pushing the intermittent bar 110 backward (130) may be provided.

Accordingly, in a state in which the conveying module 300 is in close contact with the deposit and withdrawal module 100, both ends of the intermittent bar 110 are maintained in a state of being caught on the hooking jaw 320, so that the conveying module 300 and the deposit and withdrawal module ( 100) The liver jamming state can be maintained. However, when the user pushes the push button 310 of the transfer module 300, the push hook 311 of the push button 310 rotates forward and pushes the control bar 110 of the deposit and withdrawal module 100 forward. At this time, while both ends of the intermittent bar 110 move forward, the locking state for the locking jaw 320 can be released.

9 is a state diagram showing a state in which the media processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is moved backward.

As shown in FIG. 9 , a brush unit 720 may be provided in the deposit and withdrawal module 100 . The brush unit 720 is mounted on the lower side of the front end of the deposit and withdrawal module 100, and when the base frame 400 moves, the sensors 710 exposed on the upper side of the interface (eg, an optical sensor, a prism...) can be brushed

For example, when the base frame 400 is moved on the upper side of the interface for attachment and detachment of the media processing device 10, when the deposit and withdrawal module 100 moves on the upper side of the interface where the sensors 710 are located, the brush unit ( 720) can remove the dust on the surface of the sensors 710, so the dust on the surface of the sensors 710 can be effectively removed without a separate configuration or operation for cleaning.

The base frame 400 is a frame on which the deposit/withdrawal module 100, the temporary storage module 200, and the transfer module 300 are mounted, and can slide in the forward and backward directions on the interface plate 21 of the interface 20.

The front end of the deposit and withdrawal module 100 may be hinged to the front end of the base frame 400, and the transfer module 300 may be installed in the base frame 400 to be slidably movable a predetermined distance in the longitudinal direction.

As described above, the present invention can generate a holding force on the conveyance path between the temporary storage module and the conveyance module without a locking structure between the temporary storage module and the conveyance module, and without a separate configuration or operation for cleaning, the media processing device According to the movement of the base frame during attachment and detachment, it can have excellent advantages such as being able to effectively remove dust on the surface of sensors.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can realize that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features. you will be able to understand For example, those skilled in the art may change the material, size, etc. of each component according to the application field, or combine or substitute the embodiments to practice in a form not clearly disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention, but this is also the present invention. is not outside the scope of Therefore, the embodiments described above should not be understood as illustrative and limiting in all respects, and such modified embodiments should be included in the technical idea described in the claims of the present invention.

100: deposit and withdrawal module 110: intermittent bar
120: intermittent slit 200: temporary storage module
210: storage unit 220: locking unit
230: tension unit 300: transfer module
310: push button 320: locking jaw

Claims (6)

A media processing device of an automated financial machine installed on an interface of an automated financial machine,
A deposit and withdrawal module in which deposit and withdrawal of media are made;
Temporary storage module for temporary storage of media;
a transfer module disposed between the deposit/withdrawal module and the temporary storage module; and
Including a base frame on which the deposit and withdrawal module, the temporary storage module and the transfer module are mounted,
The temporary storage module
a storage unit accommodating the medium;
A locking part provided on one side of the storage part for fixing with the base frame;
A media handling device of an automated financial machine including a tension unit installed at the front end of the storage unit so that the transfer module is in close contact with the deposit and withdrawal module. According to claim 1,
The locking part
A rotating shaft extending in the width direction of the storage unit;
Locking pieces provided with locking hooks installed at both ends of the rotating shaft and selectively constrained to the base frame when the rotating shaft rotates;
A media processing device of an automated financial machine including a locking spring providing elastic force to the locking piece. According to claim 1,
The tension part
A body fixedly installed at the front end of the storage unit;
A tension bar mounted in and out of the body;
A media processing device of an automated financial machine comprising a tension spring for elastically supporting the tension bar so that the transfer module is in close contact with the deposit and withdrawal module. According to claim 1,
At the front end of the conveying module,
A push button provided with a push hook at the end and rotatable in the forward and backward directions and a locking jaw protruding in the forward direction are provided,
At the end of the deposit and withdrawal module,
The media processing device of a financial automation machine, wherein an end portion is intermittently intermittent with the interlocking jaw and provided with an intermittent bar movable forward by the push hook so as to be separated from the interlocking jaw by rotation of the push button. According to claim 1,
The transfer module
A media processing device of an automated financial machine mounted to be slidably movable in the longitudinal direction of the base frame. According to claim 1,
In the deposit and withdrawal module
When the base frame is moved, the media processing device of the financial automation machine is provided with a brush unit for brushing the sensors exposed on the upper side of the interface.

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