EP3479365B1 - Automated teller machine - Google Patents

Description

[TECHNICAL FIELD]

The invention relates to an ATM for depositing and / or withdrawing cash.

[STATE OF THE ART]

An ATM is a technical device for cash withdrawal and / or self-service deposit with cash and bank institutions. By default, such ATMs are designed with a payout module, which is adapted to pay out a requested amount of money from a customer in the form of banknotes to this. Additionally or alternatively, such ATMs may have a deposit module, which is adapted to accept a deposited by a customer amount of money in the form of banknotes and / or coins.

In connection with ATMs, which have a single-number module, the following problem arises, but this can be the same or comparable with any other service machine and is therefore not to be understood as limiting:
The pay-in module comprises a shaft with an opening and a locking mechanism. In an open position of the locking mechanism banknotes, even bundles, can be placed in the shaft. The banknotes are then sorted, checked for authenticity and finally fed to a vault (also referred to herein as a "safe") within the ATM. After completion of the deposit process, the locking mechanism is in a closed position in which it blocks access to the shaft.

First of all, it must be ensured that the customer or accompanying children can not be injured during the closing process. This can be done, for example, by putting hands or fingers in the open or already partially closed shaft and a corresponding closing element of the closing mechanism clamping the corresponding body part against the shaft wall. This is prevented by monitoring the force applied by the closing mechanism. If this exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the locking mechanism opens again and the ATM enters a fault condition.

In addition to the normal operation of the ATM described above, there is a maintenance operation. Known ATMs are designed so that one or more modules of the same, for example, the input and / or pay-out module, can be pulled out of the device housing. The extraction takes place in so-called frontload devices forward, ie to the side from which an operation by a customer takes place (also referred to as "front panel"). In so-called rearload devices, the extraction takes place via the back of the device. In connection with the removal of the module (s), the problem of pinching body parts arises again: However, with frontload devices this problem is of little importance, since the maintenance worker stands directly in front of the device and thus can monitor the danger spots.

In the case of rear-load devices, on the other hand, the service person stands behind the device, which is advantageous in that customers are not disturbed during maintenance and / or payment transactions. However, the service person on such devices can not see the front of the device. If the corresponding module is pulled out of the device housing to the rear, a gap is created between the front of the module and the device housing. The gap can be reached from the outside via that opening in the device housing, which access to the corresponding module, for example for depositing cash, guaranteed. If the module is completely pulled out of the device housing, for example, the entire hand can be inserted into the gap from the front of the device. If the maintenance worker wants to push the module back into its initial position (corresponding to the normal operation of the ATM), it can not recognize a body part which is located in the gap. Due to the high weight of corresponding modules and the mechanical translation, which is often provided for the extraction and insertion of the modules, the maintenance staff can not even recognize an increased resistance due to a trapped body part. This can lead to significant injuries.

In order to safely avoid such injuries, in the case of solutions known from the prior art, the opening in the device housing is covered during the maintenance work:
A first solution provides a cover, which the maintenance staff mounted over the opening in the device housing, so that the danger point is covered from the outset. The disadvantage of this solution is that the maintenance worker has to perform an additional work step. Furthermore, the front of the device is usually located behind a wall opening, so that the back is only about a major detour, namely around the corresponding wall around, reachable. In addition, there is a risk of confusion with several ATMs, which are arranged side by side in such a way that the ATM, whose opening is covered in the device housing, and the ATM that is maintained, are not the same.

A second solution provides for an electrically controlled cover, which is accommodated in the device housing in normal operation and keeps the opening in the device housing closed during maintenance operation. The disadvantage is that the cover can not be safely closed (held) in a powerless machine.

Furthermore, electrical control in the region of the access opening requires a larger volume of space, which is not always available. Further prior art is known from EP2196419A . US7422118B and US2003 / 0173402A known.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved ATM. In particular, it is an object to provide an ATM, in which a pinching of body parts in the maintenance operation can be safely avoided and a corresponding solution is structurally simple and space-saving.

The objects are achieved by an ATM with the features of claim 1.

Accordingly, an ATM is proposed for cash deposit and / or cash out. The ATM comprises a housing, a module and a security device. The housing has an opening facing a front of the ATM. The module is movable between a first position in which it is located immediately adjacent to the opening and a second position in which it is accessible from a backside of the ATM. The safety device is set up to close and release the opening. The safety device comprises: a closing element which is movable between a first position in which it releases the opening and a second position in which it completely closes the opening; a coupling device which is adapted to transmit a backward movement of the module from its first position in the direction of its second position on the closing element such that it moves from its first position to its second position; and a locking device having a blocking position in which it blocks forward movement of the module towards its first position until the module, in its rearward movement, lies between its first position and second position reached third position, and has a release position in which it releases the forward movement of the module from its third position towards its first position, wherein the closing element is in its second position when the module is in its third position.

Advantageously, it is thus achieved that the opening must be completely closed by means of the closing element before the module can be moved back into its position corresponding to normal operation. The closed state of the opening (i.e., the closing element is in its second position) requires that no body part can be in the gap between the opening and the module.

Ultimately, there is only the possibility that a body part is inserted into the opening, while the closing element moves from its first to its second position, i. the opening increasingly closes. However, this is much less problematic in terms of the associated risk of injury than the retracting module, which can sometimes be achieved in that the coupling device has a gear with a suitably high translation. Incidentally, due to the mechanical coupling between the locking member and the module, the service person receives haptic feedback when a resistance such as a body part or ATM manipulation equipment is in the opening, and can stop the backward movement of the module. In addition, the closing force for actuating the closing element from its first to its second position can be easily monitored and limited.

The housing here means the device housing, which is made for example of metal and / or plastic. In a lower portion of the housing, this can have a safe for the cash paid and / or paid out.

In that the module is located in its first position immediately adjacent to the opening, it is meant that the module abuts against or is spaced from a housing edge region bounding the opening by no more than 3 mm

Furthermore, a user interface can be integrated in the housing. The user interface includes, for example, a monitor for displaying relevant for the input and / or payment process information. In addition, the user interface may include a keyboard for entering information. The user interface is integrated, for example, at the front of the ATM in the housing.

The module may be an input and / or payout module or a module for other functions of the ATM. A single module or group of modules may also be referred to as a "top unit". The module may be movably mounted on rails between its first and second positions. For access to the module on the back (ie in the second position of the module) this is at least partially pulled out of the rear wall of the housing.

The closing element may be in the form of a plate, in particular of metal and / or plastic.

The coupling device is preferably designed as a purely mechanically operating coupling device. This means that the movement of the module from its first position in the direction of its second position is transmitted to the closing element in an exclusively mechanical way.

The locking device can block the forward movement of the module by means of a positive connection. "Positive locking" is defined as the meshing two bodies such that a relative movement of these is locked in at least one direction.

The third position may be identical to the second position. In other words, the locking device in the second position of the module reaches its release position. Preferably, the distance between the first and third position is at least 100 mm, preferably at least 120 mm, while the distance from the third position to the second position is at least another 100 mm, preferably at least another 200 mm.

According to one embodiment, the coupling device is adapted to decouple the forward movement of the module from its third position in the direction of its first position of the closing element. Thus, the module can be moved to its first position without simultaneously moving the closure member from its second position to its first position, i. without releasing the corresponding opening. This does not even create a short window of time (during the opening of the closure element) in that a body part could get into the gap described above. In the simplest case, the decoupling takes place in that two mechanical elements which transmit this movement on the closing element during the backward movement of the module from its first position in the direction of its second position, in the forward movement of the module from its third position towards its first position except Get engaged. For decoupling, the coupling device may in particular have a freewheel.

According to a further embodiment, the safety device further comprises an actuating device which is adapted to move the closing element from its second position to its first position when the module reaches a fourth position lying between its third position and its first position on its forward movement. Advantageously, therefore, the closing element opens only, that is, the corresponding opening is only free when the module has arrived in its first position (in the case that the fourth position is identical to the first position) or nearly in its first position (in the case that the fourth position is just before the first position). Consequently, the gap mentioned above is substantially closed when the closing element opens. For example, the distance between the first and fourth positions may be less than 20 mm, preferably less than 10 mm, and more preferably less than 5 mm, or the fourth position may, as mentioned, be identical to the first position. As actuator is basically any actuator into consideration, for example, a mechanical spring, a hydraulic, a pneumatic or an electromagnet.

According to a further embodiment, the actuating device has a spring which can be tensioned by means of the backward movement of the module from a first position in the direction of its second position, wherein the spring moves the closing element from its second position to the first position when it is being released. Advantageously, a mechanical spring, for example a spiral spring, in particular made of metal, is used. As a result, a system is provided which ensures a movement of the closing element in its first position, even if no electrical current is available.

According to a further embodiment, the actuating device has a blocking element which, in a blocking position thereof, blocks the movement of the closing element from its second position to its first position and, in a release position thereof, releases the movement of the closing element from its second position to its first position. The movement of the closing element can thus be controlled selectively. In particular, this control can take place independently of the forward movement of the module or the release of the movement of the closing element can take place precisely or shortly before the time at which the module is completely moved to its first position. Moreover, the blocking element in its blocking position ensures that that the locking element can not be opened by unauthorized third parties from the outside, while the module is in its second position. As a result, manipulations are advantageously avoided at the ATM in maintenance mode. This is particularly important because the maintenance worker, who is busy with the maintenance on the back of the ATM, whose front is not in view.

According to a further embodiment, the actuating device has a further spring, which biases the blocking element in the direction of its blocking position. As a result, the blocking element automatically moves from its release position into its blocking position. In particular, can be dispensed with an electric power supply from the outside. The spring is preferably a mechanical spring, which may for example be designed as a spiral spring. The mechanical spring can be made in particular of metal.

According to a further embodiment, the module actuates the locking element in its release position on its forward movement from its third position to its fourth position. In particular, a wall section of the module can press on the blocking element, in particular a protruding section or lever thereof. This results in a mechanically simple solution.

According to a further embodiment, the coupling device has a toothed rail attached to the module and a plurality of toothed wheels mounted on the housing. Preferably, during backward movement of the module from its first position toward its second position, the rack bar engages a first gear of the plurality of gears. More preferably, the first gear drives a further of the plurality of gears. Even more preferably, the additional gear is in engagement with a toothed rail attached to the closing element. This makes the backward movement of the module from its first position to its second position easy transferred to the closing element, which thereby moves from its first position to its second position. The toothed rail may be formed as an integral part of the module or the closing element. This means that a sheet metal part of the module and / or the closing element is formed with corresponding recesses into which the respective associated gear can engage. The plurality of gears, for example, in addition to the first gear, a second, a third and a fourth gear, said fourth gear drives a shaft on which the other gear is rotatably mounted. In this case, the first gear with the second gear, the second gear with the third gear and the third with the fourth gear is engaged. Thus, the distance between the input and output side can be made comparatively large. In addition, the direction of rotation of the other gear can be designed as appropriate.

According to another embodiment, during the backward movement of the module, the first gear engages a second gear of the plurality of gears from its first position toward its second position. Preferably, the second gear transmits a rotational movement of the first gear to the further gear (this can be done directly or indirectly, i.e. in particular by interposition of other gear wheels.). Furthermore, it can be provided that the rotational movement is transmitted by means of a shaft to the further gear. In addition, the above-mentioned freewheel can be connected between the second gear and the further gear, which ensures the desired decoupling. The freewheel can be arranged in particular between the fourth gear and the shaft.

According to a further embodiment, the first gear is biased by means of a spring such that it tends to pivot about the second gear and at the same time remain engaged with the second gear. Thus, a tolerance compensation is accomplished in the backward movement: Should the current position of the first gear not exactly to the position of Teeth of the toothed rail located in the backward movement when pulling out the module from its first position, so the pivoting of the first gear down and back (ie in the extension direction) allows a corresponding compensation.

According to a further embodiment, the closing element holds in its second position the locking device in its release position. In other words, the position of the locking device depends on the position of the closing element. The forward movement of the module is therefore possible as long as the closing element is in its second position.

According to a further embodiment, the blocking device has an engagement and corresponding receiving means. The engagement and receiving means engage in the locking position of the locking device positively into one another and are in the release position of the locking device disengaged. The form-locking arises preferably exclusively in the insertion direction of the module (forward movement), but not in the pull-out direction (backward movement).

According to a further embodiment, the engagement means is designed as a ram arranged on the housing and the receiving means as a hole rail attached to the module. The plunger can be advantageously arranged with its longitudinal axis in the direction of gravity. Accordingly, gravity causes the plunger to automatically fall into the corresponding holes in the perforated rail.

According to a further embodiment, the plunger is formed at its one end with a slope such that upon backward movement of the module from its first position towards its second position, holes in the hole rail bounding edges lift the plunger out of engagement with the holes, preferably the plunger is also opposite at the end the slope is made with a straight surface which abuts against the edge of a corresponding hole as the module advances toward its first position before it reaches its third position. This ensures that the locking device readily and automatically allows the return movement of the module from its first position in the direction of its second position. The slope is formed on a side of the plunger, which faces the rear side of the housing. In contrast, the plunger on the side facing the front of the housing, be made straight, so that a front surface of the plunger against the holes in the hole rail bounding edges abuts, without causing a lifting of the plunger from the holes. Accordingly, the forward movement of the module is blocked as long as the plunger is in engagement with one of the holes of the hole rail.

According to another embodiment, the locking device further comprises a lever having a first and second end and an intermediate pivot point, wherein the plunger at its other end with the first end of the lever and the closing element in its second position with the second end of the lever in engagement stands and thereby holds the locking device in the release position. Thereby, the movement of the plunger is mechanically coupled in a simple manner to the position of the closing element. As long as the closing element is in its second position, the plunger is out of engagement with the hole rail, so that the forward movement of the module is released to its first position.

In another aspect, a service bureau is provided for cash deposit and / or withdrawal. The service machine comprises a housing, a module and a safety device. The housing has an opening facing a front side of the service machine. The module is movable between a first position, in which it is located immediately adjacent to the opening, and a second position, in FIG which it is accessible from a back of the service machine ago. The safety device is set up to close and release the opening. The safety device comprises: a closing element which is movable between a first position in which it releases the opening and a second position in which it completely closes the opening; a coupling device which is adapted to transmit a backward movement of the module from its first position in the direction of its second position on the closing element such that it moves from its first position to its second position; and a locking device having a blocking position in which it blocks forward movement of the module towards its first position until the module has reached a third position lying between its first position and second position, and a release position in which it detects the forward movement of the module Module releases from its third position towards its first position, wherein the closing element is in the third position of the module in its second position.

Under a service machine in particular sales and ATM are understood. For example, the service bureau, an ATM, a ticket vending machine, a vending machine, an account information terminal, a lottery terminal, a parcel machine for sending or receiving (postal) parcels or a check-in terminal can be. The features described herein for the ATM apply accordingly to the service machine.

Fig. 1

in einer perspektivischen Ansicht einen Geldautomaten gemäß einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 2A - 2F

schematisiert verschiedene Zustände des Geldautomaten gemäß Fig. 1;

Fig. 3

in einer perspektivischen Vorderansicht einen Ausschnitt aus dem Geldautomaten gemäß Fig. 1, wobei der Ausschnitt ein Gehäuse, ein Modul und eine Sicherheitseinrichtung des Geldautomaten zeigt;

Fig. 4

eine Ansicht IV aus Fig. 3;

Fig. 5

in einer perspektivischen Vorderansicht isoliert das Modul aus Fig. 3;

Fig. 6

in einer perspektivischen Vorderansicht das Gehäuse und die Sicherheitseinrichtung aus Fig. 3;

Fig. 7

lediglich die Sicherheitseinrichtung aus Fig. 6, ohne das Gehäuse;

Fig. 8

eine Seitenansicht VIII aus Fig. 3;

Fig. 9

eine Ansicht IX aus Fig. 3;

Fig. 10A

eine Ansicht X aus Fig. 9, wobei - gegenüber Fig. 9 - eine Blechkonsole abgenommen ist;

Fig. 10B

die Ansicht aus Fig. 10a, wobei eine weitere Blechkonsole abgenommen ist;

Fig. 11

eine Ansicht XI aus Fig. 3;

Fig. 12

eine Ansicht XII aus Fig. 11;

Fig. 13

in weiter vergrößerter Darstellung die Ansicht aus Fig. 12, wobei - im Vergleich zu Fig. 12 - ein Trägerblech und ein Hebel nicht gezeigt sind; und

Fig. 14

eine Ansicht XIV aus Fig. 12.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments indicated in the schematic figures. Show it:

Fig. 1

in a perspective view of an ATM according to an embodiment;

Fig. 2A - 2F

schematizes different states of the ATM according to Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 3

in a perspective front view of a section of the ATM according to Fig. 1 the detail showing a housing, a module and a security device of the ATM;

Fig. 4

a view IV Fig. 3 ;

Fig. 5

in a perspective front view isolated from the module Fig. 3 ;

Fig. 6

in a perspective front view of the housing and the safety device Fig. 3 ;

Fig. 7

only the safety device off Fig. 6 without the case;

Fig. 8

a side view VIII Fig. 3 ;

Fig. 9

a view IX from Fig. 3 ;

Fig. 10A

a view X from Fig. 9 , where - opposite Fig. 9 - A sheet metal console is removed;

Fig. 10B

the view Fig. 10a , wherein another sheet metal console is removed;

Fig. 11

an XI view Fig. 3 ;

Fig. 12

a view XII off Fig. 11 ;

Fig. 13

in a further enlarged view of the view Fig. 12 , where - compared to Fig. 12 - A support plate and a lever are not shown; and

Fig. 14

a view XIV Fig. 12 ,

In all figures, identical or functionally identical means and devices - unless otherwise indicated - provided with the same reference numerals.

Fig. 1 shows in a perspective view of an ATM 1 according to one embodiment. Instead of the ATM 1, it could also be any other service machine.

The ATM 1 comprises a housing 10. The housing 10 may for example have a cylindrical shape with a rectangular base.

In the housing 10 is indicated by dashed lines, because hidden safe 20 is provided. In the safe 20 banknotes are held for payment. Furthermore, 20 deposited banknotes can be stored in the safe.

Furthermore, the ATM 1 comprises a deposit module 30. The deposit module 30 is arranged, for example, behind a user interface 40 provided in the housing front.

The deposit module 30 is also shown in dashed lines, because hidden. The deposit module 30 is accessible from a rear side of the housing 10. In this case, this can be moved out of the housing 10 through the rear wall or through a corresponding opening of the rear wall out of this (so-called rear-load devices). For this purpose, the deposit module 30 may be slidably mounted on a rail system, not shown. After performing According to maintenance work on the deposit module 30 by maintenance personnel, the deposit module 30 is pushed back into the housing 10. Fig. 1 shows the inserted position of the Einzahlmoduls 30. This position is referred to herein as the first position. The not shown pulled-out position of the Einzahlmoduls 30 is referred to herein as the second position of the Einzahlmoduls 30.

With the aid of the user interface 40, a customer can request the ATM 1 to accept banknotes. After successful authorization, the customer pays a sum of money, as described in more detail below in connection with the Fig. 2A ff. described. The deposited money is counted, checked for authenticity and then stored in the safe 20.

Fig. 2A - 2F illustrate schematically different states of the ATM 1. In the figures, each only shows a section of the ATM 1.

In the Fig. 2A The arrangement shown comprises a housing part 100 of the housing 10 with an opening 102 facing the front side of the ATM 1. Furthermore, the arrangement comprises the deposit module 30 with a slot 300 and an opening 302 also facing the front of the ATM 1. Furthermore, the arrangement comprises a security device 50 with a closing element 500.

Fig. 2A shows, as well as otherwise Fig. 2B and Fig. 2F , the ATM 1 in a normal operation, whereas the Fig. 2C - 2E illustrate a maintenance operation of the ATM 1.

In normal operation, after successful authorization, money, also in the form of bundles of banknotes, can be given through the opening 102 in the housing part 100 as well as the opening 302 of the shaft 300 therein.

After completion of the deposit operation or immediately before the maintenance operation closes a closing mechanism 304 of the Einzahlmoduls 30, the opening 302 of the shaft 300. In this state, the Einzahlmodul 30 is still in its first position P ₃₀ 1 immediately adjacent to the opening 102 Closing element 500 is in its first position P ₅₀₀ 1.

For maintenance now pulls, as in Fig. 2C 1, a service person illustrates the deposit module 30 from the back side R of the ATM 1 to himself. For example, the service person first opens a door in the rear wall of the housing 10 (not shown) for this purpose. He then actuates a mechanism so that the Einzahlmodul 30 is moved by means of a mechanical translation in the extension direction A through the correspondingly released opening in the rear wall of the housing 10. Instead of the mechanical translation can also be provided that the maintenance staff directly attacks the deposit module 30 and this pulls out in the direction A. As already explained above, the deposit module 30 is mounted in the direction A linearly displaceable on rails or the like.

The service person pulls out the payout module 30 until this one in Fig. 2D reached with P ₃₀ 2 designated second position. In this second position P ₃₀ 2, the deposit module 30 protrudes at least partially out of the rear wall of the housing 10 and is therefore easily accessible for maintenance.

Now returning to Fig. 2C is shown there that the closing element 500 simultaneously with the backward movement of the Einzahlmoduls 30 in the direction A from its first position P ₅₀₀ 1 in the direction of his in Fig. 2D illustrated second position P ₅₀₀ 2 is moved. It shows Fig. 2C a third (intermediate) position P ₅₀₀ 3 of the closing element 500. In the second position P ₅₀₀ 2, the closing element 500 closes the opening 102 completely. This prevents that a customer or even children who are assisting can reach a gap 60 from the front V of the ATM 1 with fingers or other body parts. The gap 60 is formed when the deposit module 30 travels back in the direction A between the deposit module 30 and the housing part 100.

In the case of the present ATM 1, the security device 50 is designed in such a way that it only permits forward movement of the deposit module 30 in the insertion direction E opposite to the extension direction A when the deposit module 30 reaches a position P ₃₀ 3 (see FIG Fig. 2D ) has reached. Namely, the movement of the shutter member 500 has been until then by means of a coupling device 502 (see Fig. 2C ) coupled with the movement of the Einzahlmoduls 30. Only when the Einzahlmodul 30 has reached in the extension direction A between the first position P ₃₀ 1 and the second position P ₃₀ 2 located third position P ₃₀ 3, it is ensured that the coupling device 502, the closure member 500 in its second position P ₅₀₀ second has moved. The forward movement of the Einzahlmoduls 30 may then take place, because it is guaranteed that no body part is in the gap 60.

If closing of the closure element 500 (see position P ₅₀₀ 3 in Fig. 2C ) is not possible, because an object, in particular a body part, is located in the partial opening 102 ', further pulling out of the singular module 30 in the extension direction A is blocked because its rearward movement by means of the coupling device 502 with the movement of the closing element 500, which is then also blocked, is coupled. On the other hand, no forward movement of the Einzahlmoduls 30 in the insertion direction E in this fifth position P ₃₀ 5 (to the fourth position P ₃₀ 4 of the Einzahlmoduls 30, which in Fig. 2E is illustrated, will be discussed in more detail) possible. This is done by means of a blocking device 504 (see Fig. 2C ) of the safety device 50 is prevented. The position P ₃₀ 5 lies between the first position P ₃₀ 1 and the third position P ₃₀ 3 of the Einzahlmoduls 30th

Fig. 2E illustrates the deposit module 30 in its fourth position P ₃₀ 4. This position reaches the deposit module 30 on its forward movement just before it reaches its first (initial) position P ₃₀ 1 (in FIG Fig. 2F illustrated). The fourth position P ₃₀ 4 may, for example, be less than 20 mm, preferably less than 10 mm, more preferably less than 5 mm in front of, or even identical to, the first position P ₃₀ 1. Namely, on the forward movement, the depositing module 30 is not coupled to the closing element 500 by means of the coupling device 502 so that it remains in its second position P ₅₀₀ 2 until the depositing module 30 reaches the fourth position P ₃₀ 4 and only then an actuating device 506 of the safety device 50, which then (without it being necessary for a further forward movement of the Einzahlmoduls 30), the closing element ₅₀₀ moves from its second position P ₅₀₀ 2 in its first position P ₅₀₀ 1, as in Figs. 2E and 2F illustrated. Advantageously, the gap 60 in the fourth position P ₃₀ 4 of the Einzahlmoduls 30 largely closed, so that in the further movement of the Einzahlmoduls 30 in its first position P ₃₀ 1 (see Fig. 2F ) there is no danger of pinching body parts.

In addition, it should be noted that in embodiments, the second position P ₃₀ 2 and third position P ₃₀ 3 of the Einzahlmoduls 30 may be identical. Preferably, however, the third position P ₃₀ 3 in the extension direction A has a distance greater than 100 mm, preferably greater than 120 mm, to the first position P ₃₀ 1, whereas the second position P ₃₀ 2 a further distance greater than 100 mm, preferably greater than 200 mm, in the extension direction A with respect to the third position P ₃₀ 3.

Based on Fig. 3-14 Below, an arrangement is described in structurally closer embodiment, with which in particular the in Fig. 2A - 2F perform the functions described.

With regard to the above figures as well as with regard to all subsequent figures, it should be mentioned that the deposit module 30 can also be any other module.

Fig. 3 shows in a perspective front view of the housing part 100 of the housing 10 and the module 30 and the safety device 50, the latter in each case in their first position P ₃₀ 1, P _500. 1 Fig. 4 shows the same arrangement in a perspective rear view.

Fig. 5 shows in isolation the deposit module 30 Fig. 3 , It comprises a main body 306, which may be embodied for example as a bent sheet-metal part. The sheet metal part can - as otherwise all sheet metal parts described herein - have a plastic coating. The main body 306 is linearly movably mounted on rails (not shown) in the extension and insertion direction. The main body 306 forms, inter alia, the shaft 300. The opening 302 is indicated by a dashed line because in Fig. 5 covered by the closing element 304. Furthermore, a toothed rail 502-2 is attached to the main body 306.

Fig. 6 shows in a perspective front view of the housing 10 and the housing part 100 and the safety device 50 from Fig. 3 , The deposit module 30 is not shown. The housing part 100 has, for example, a rectangular frame 100-2, from which a tent-shaped wall extends in the direction of the rear side R of the ATM 1, so that a triangular depression is formed on the front side V of the ATM 1. The wall 100-4 is interspersed on the one hand from the opening 102 downwards. Behind the opening is the closing element 304 or the opening 302 of the shaft 300, when cash is paid in (not shown, because in Fig. 6 the deposit module 30 is not shown). In addition to the opening 102, a keyboard 400 of the user interface 40 can also be arranged.

At its top, the wall 100-4 has a slot 100-6. The closing element 500 moves from its illustrated first position P ₅₀₀ 1 through the slot 100-6 to its second position P ₅₀₀ 1 (see FIG. Fig. 2D ).

Fig. 7 shows the safety device 50 Fig. 6 in isolated form. The safety device 50 has a carrier plate 508, by means of which it is flange-mounted on the housing part 100 or its frame 100-2. Except this is the toothed rail 502-2, which is attached to the Einzahlmodul 30. Thus, the support plate 508 carries in particular the closing element 500, the coupling device 502, the locking device 504 (except for a perforated rail 504-2 of the locking device 504, which adjacent to the toothed rail 502-2 to the module 30 and its base 306 or integrally attached thereto is formed) and the actuator 506.

Fig. 8 shows in a view VIII Fig. 3 in particular the coupling device 502, which is also referred to below with reference to FIGS Fig. 9 and FIGS. 10A and 10B will be explained in more detail.

In addition to the toothed rail 502-2, the coupling device 502 comprises a first gear 502-4, a second gear 502-6, a third gear 502-8, a fourth gear 502-10 and two further gears 502-12. The second, third and fourth gears, 502-6, 502-8, 502-10 are each rotatably mounted on a common plate bracket 502-14. The sheet metal console 502-14 is in turn fixed to the support plate 508. The first gear 502-4 is rotatably mounted on a further sheet metal bracket 502-16. The further sheet metal bracket 502-16 is rotatably mounted about the pivot point 502-18 of the second gear 502-6 and also guided with a portion 502-20 on the sheet metal bracket 502-14. A tension spring 502-22 biases the further sheet metal bracket 502-16 and thus the first gear 502-4 such that it tends to pivot about the pivot point 502-18. The pivoting movement is in Fig. 10B indicated by the arrow K and takes place in one direction forward (ie in the insertion direction E) and up. However, the first gear 502-4 and the second gear 502-6 are in constant engagement, ie, they do not get out of engagement due to the pivoting movement K.

In the in the Fig. 8 - 10B shown first position P ₃₀ 1 of the Einzahlmoduls 30 is the toothed rail 502-2 with the first gear 502-4 into engagement. The first gear 502-4 is engaged with the second gear 502-6. The second gear 502-6 is engaged with the third gear 502-8. The third gear 502-8 is engaged with the fourth gear 502-10. The fourth gear 502-10 drives over a in Fig. 9 shaft 502-24 to be seen on it rotatably mounted further gears 502-12. The further gear wheels 502-12 are each in engagement with a toothed rail 502-26 formed in the closing element 500.

The closing element 500 is formed according to the embodiment as a stamped sheet metal part, wherein the tooth rails 502-26 are formed by corresponding recesses or punching in the sheet metal part. Such integrated splints 502-26 are easy to manufacture.

Correspondingly, moving the singular module 30 in the extension direction A from the first position P ₃₀ 1 in the direction of the second position P ₃₀ 2 causes the toothed rail 502-4 to form a drive, which has the closing element 500 on the output side from its first position P ₅₀₀ 1 in its second position P ₅₀₀ 2 drives. In the third position P ₃₀ 3, the toothed rail 502-2 is disengaged from the first gear 502-4. Thereafter, the movement or forward movement of the Einzahlmoduls 30 is decoupled from the movement of the Verschließelements 500 until the Einzahlmodul 30 enters the fourth position P _30. 4 This is achieved in that between the fourth gear 502-10 and the shaft 502-24 a not shown freewheel is installed. The freewheel is adapted to couple in a first rotational direction, the rotational movement of the fourth gear 502-10 with the shaft 502-24 and opposite in the first direction of rotation second direction of rotation to decouple the rotational movement of the fourth gear 502-10 from the shaft 502-24. The first rotational movement corresponds to the backward movement of the Einzahlmoduls 30, the second rotational movement of the same forward movement.

In the backward movement of the Einzahlmoduls 30 from the first position P ₃₀ 1, the first gear 502-4 due to the spring 502-22 pivot about the fulcrum 502-18 backwards and downwards. As a result, a tolerance compensation between the toothed rail 502-2 and the first gear 502-4 is accomplished. After that, the drive of the closing element 500 then takes place, as described above.

Based on Fig. 11 The actuator 506 will be described in detail below.

The actuator 506 has a spring 506-2. The spring 506-2 is designed, for example, as a spiral spring, which is arranged around the shaft 502-24. A free end 506-4 of the spring 506-2 is rotatably fixed to the shaft 502-24, while the other end 506-6 is supported on the support plate 508. The spring 506-2 is wound by the rotation of the shaft 502-24 during actuation of the closing element 500 from its first position P ₅₀₀ 1 in its second position P ₅₀₀ 2.

Furthermore, the actuating device 506 comprises a blocking element 506-8. The blocking element 506-8 is rotatably mounted on the shaft 502-24. Further, a spring 506-10 is provided, which the blocking element 506-8 from its in Fig. 11 shown release position biased in its blocking position, not shown. For this purpose, the spring 506-10 may be formed as a spiral spring, wherein one of the ends 506-12 engages on a rotationally fixed relative to the shaft 502-24 provided point. The other end of the spring 506-10 is not shown, but acts on the blocking element 506-8 in the direction of its blocking position.

The locking element 506-8 may be composed of a hook 506-14 and a lever 506-16. In the first position P ₃₀ 1 of the Einzahlmoduls 30 this acts with its front surface 308 against the lever 506-16 and keeps this against the action of the spring 506-10 in its release position. As soon as the deposit module 30 reaches its fourth position P ₃₀ 4, the front surface 308 releases the lever 506-16, so that the blocking element 506-8 pivots into its blocking position by means of the action of the spring 506-10. Once the deposit module 30 reaches its third position P ₃₀ 3, a portion 500 - 2 on the closure member 500 travels under a rearward slope 506-16 of the hook 506-14, lifts it out, and then slides behind the hooks 506-14. A return movement of the closure member 500 due to the then retracted spring 506-2 is then locked.

Only when the deposit module 30 on its forward movement reaches the fourth position P ₃₀ 4 again, the front surface 308 actuates the lever 506-16 and spends the blocking element 506-8 in its release position ( Fig. 11 ). In this case, the portion 500-2 of the closing element 500 is released, so that this moves due to the action of the spring 506-2 from its second position P ₅₀₀ 2 in its first position P ₅₀₀ 1.

Referring to the Fig. 12 - 14 the blocking device 504 (see for example Fig. 2C . Fig. 3 and Fig. 7 ) explained in more detail.

The locking device 504 comprises, as in Fig. 14 to see that already related to Fig. 7 described hole rail 504-2, which forms a receiving means. Furthermore, the locking device 504 comprises an engagement means in the form of a plunger 504-4.

The hole rail 504-4 is firmly connected to the deposit module 30. In particular, this can integrally integrated into the main body 306 of the Einzahlmoduls 30 or be designed as a separate part. According to the Fig. 14 The hole rail 504-2 comprises a plurality of holes 504-6 arranged one behind the other in the extension and insertion directions A, E, which are formed between webs 504-8. The webs 504-8 in turn have the holes 504-10 facing the holes 504-10.

The plunger 504-4 is formed at its one end 504-12 back with a slope 504-14 and front side with a straight surface 504-16. The plunger 504-4 is further mounted by means of slots 504-18 on the metal plate 502-14 in the vertical direction H perpendicular to the extension and insertion directions A, E slidably. At its other end 504-20, the plunger 504-4 is formed with an opening 504-22.

In the opening 504-22 engages a lever 504-24, which also in Fig. 12 you can see. The lever 504-24 has a first end 504-26 and a second end 504-28. Between the two ends 504-26, 504-28 this is rotatably mounted about a pivot point 504-30 on the support plate 508. The first end 504-26 engages the opening 504-22 in the plunger 504-4. The arrangement off Fig. 12 without the lever 504-24 is in Fig. 13 illustrated.

Now returning to Fig. 14 the functional principle of the locking device 504 is explained in more detail: Fig. 14 shows far as the first position P 1 of the ₃₀ Einzahlmoduls 30. Due to gravity, the tappet 504-4 coincides with its end into the holes 504-12 504-6 504-2 in the perforated rail. Due to the bevel the edges 504-14 504-10 504-4 lift the plunger from a respective hole 504-6 off when the Einzahlmodul 30 in the pull-out direction A from the first position P 1 ₃₀ moves towards the second position P ₃₀ 2 becomes (backward movement of the Einzahlmoduls 30). However, a forward movement of the Einzahlmoduls 30 is locked as long as the plunger 504-4 is in engagement with the hole rail 504-2. This is the case until the deposit module 30 reaches the third position P ₃₀ 3. Because of the straight surface 504-16 (this is perpendicular to the edges 504-10 oriented), it does not come to a lifting of the plunger 504-4 in the forward movement of the Einzahlmoduls 30 and the hole rail 504-2, but to a positive connection, which blocks a corresponding forward movement.

In the position P ₃₀ 3 of the Einzahlmoduls 30 passes a portion 500-2 of the closing element 500 via the second end 504-24 of the lever 504-24. This is in Fig. 12 can be seen, wherein the position of the portion 500-4 and the closing element ₅₀₀ corresponds to its first position P ₅₀₀ 1. If the section 500-4 in the second position P ₅₀₀ 2 of the closing element 500 is arranged above the second end 504-28 of the lever 504-24, the plunger 504-4 is in its in Fig. 14 fixed upper position shown. That is, end 504-12 can no longer dip into holes 504-6. This is of relevance when the deposit module 30 is moved forward from its third position P ₃₀ 3 to its first position P ₃₀ 1. In this case, the closing element 500 is in its second position P ₅₀₀ 2 and thus blocks the opening 102 (see Fig. 2D ) Reliable. Therefore, a forward movement of the Einzahlmoduls 30 in the insertion direction E back to the first position P ₃₀ 1 done safely. As soon as the deposit module 30 has reached the fourth position P ₃₀ 4, the actuator 506 releases the movement of the closing element 500 from its second position P ₅₀₀ 2 into its first position P ₅₀₀ 1. The section 504-4 (see Fig. 12 ) free the end 504-28 of the lever 504-24 so that it can pivot so that the plunger 504-4 from its in Fig. 14 shown upper position (release position of the locking device 504) in a lower position, not shown (locking position of the locking device 504) can lower, in which its end 504-12 engages in a corresponding hole 504-6. Since this takes place in the fourth position P ₃₀ 4 of the Einzahlmoduls 30 just before the first position P ₃₀ 1, the Einzahlmodul 30 and the hole rail 504-2 can still be fully moved back to the position P ₃₀ 1.

Furthermore, the safety device can have sensors which detect the position of the module 30 and / or the closing element 500. One with the sensors Associated monitoring device may be configured to issue a warning signal to the service person when an improper combination of positions of the module 30 and the closure element 500 is detected. This is the case, for example, when the module 30 is in its third position P ₃₀ 3, but the closing element 500 is not in its second position P ₅₀₀ 2.

Furthermore, in other embodiments, it is possible not to pull the module 30 backwards or inwards, but to pull the housing part 100 forward or backward (in the latter case, the module 30 remains stationary.

Although the invention has been described herein with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not limited thereto, but variously modifiable.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

ATM

10

casing

20

safe

30

Einzahlmodul

40

User interface

50

safety device

60

gap

100

housing part

102

opening

102 '

partial opening

100-2

frame

100-4

wall

100-6

slot

300

shaft

302

opening

304

closing element

306

body

308

surface

400

keyboard

500

closing

500-2

section

500-4

section

502

coupling device

502-2

dental splint

502-4

gear

502-6

gear

502-8

gear

502-10

gear

502-12

gear

502-14

sheet metal console

502-16

sheet metal console

502-18

pivot point

502-20

section

502-22

mainspring

502-24

wave

502-26

dental splint

504

locking device

504-2

perforated rail

504-4

tappet

504-6

hole

504-8

web

504-10

edge

504-12

The End

504-14

slope

504-16

surface

504-18

Long hole

504-20

The End

504-22

opening

504-24

lever

504-26

first end

504-28

second end

504-30

pivot point

506

actuator

506-2

feather

506-4

The End

506-6

The End

506-8

blocking element

506-10

feather

506-12

The End

506-14

hook

506-16

lever

506-18

surface

508

support plate

A

extraction device

e

insertion direction

K

pivotal movement

P ₃₀ 1

first position

P ₃₀ 2

second position

P ₃₀ 3

third position

P ₃₀ 4

fourth position

P ₃₀ 5

fifth position

P ₅₀₀ 1

first position

P ₅₀₀ 2

second position

P ₅₀₀ 3

third position

R

back

V

front

Claims (15)

1. Automated teller machine (1) for paying in and/or paying out cash, comprising:

   a housing (100) that has an opening (102) facing a front (V) of the automated teller machine (1),

   a module (30) that is mobile between a first position (P₃₀1) in which it is arranged directly adjacent to the opening (102), and a second position (P₃₀2) in which it is accessible from a rear (R) of the automated teller machine (1), and

   a security device (50) for sealing and unsealing the opening (102), comprising:

   a sealing element (500) that is mobile between a first position (P₅₀₀1) in which it unseals the opening (102) and a second position (P₅₀₀2) in which it completely seals the opening (102),

   a coupling device (502) set up to transmit a reverse movement of the module (30) from its first position (P₃₀1) in a direction (A) of its second position (P₃₀2) to the sealing element (500) such that the latter moves from its first position (P₅₀₀1) to its second position (P₅₀₀2), and

   a blocking device (504) that has a blocked position in which it blocks a forward movement of the module in the direction (E) of its first position (P₃₀1) until the module (30) in its reverse movement has reached a third position (P₃₀3) situated between its first position (P₃₀1) and second position (P₃₀2), and an enabled position in which it enables the forward movement of the module (30) from its third position (P₃₀3) in the direction of its first position (P₃₀1),

   wherein the sealing element (500) is in its second position (P₅₀₀2) when the module (30) is in its third position P(₃₀3).
2. Automated teller machine according to claim 1,
   characterized in that
   the coupling device (502) is configured to decouple the forward movement of the module (30) from its third position (P₃₀3) in the direction (E) of its first position (P₃₀1) from the sealing element (500).
3. Automated teller machine according to claim 1 or 2,
   characterized in that
   the security device (50) further comprises an actuating device (506) configured to move the sealing element (500) from its second position (P₅₀₀2) to its first position (P₅₀₀1) when the module (30) on its forward movement reaches a fourth position (P₃₀4) situated between its third position (P₃₀3) and its first position (P₃₀1).
4. Automated teller machine according to claim 3,
   characterized in that
   the actuating device (506) comprises a spring (506-2) which is biasable from its first position (P₃₀1) in the direction (A) of its second position (P₃₀2) by means of the reverse movement of the module (30), the spring (506-2), upon being expanded, moving the sealing element (500) from its second position (P₅₀₀2) to its first position (P₅₀₀1).
5. Automated teller machine according to claim 3 or 4,
   characterized in that
   the actuating device (506) comprises a blocking element (506-8) which, in a blocked position thereof, blocks the movement of the sealing element (500) from its second position (P₅₀₀2) to its first position (P₅₀₀1) and, in an enabled position thereof, enables the movement of the sealing element (500) from its second position (P₅₀₀2) to its first position (P₅₀₀1).
6. Automated teller machine according to claim 5,
   characterized in that
   the actuating device (506) comprises a further spring (506-10) biasing the blocking element (506-8) in the direction of its blocked position.
7. Automated teller machine according to claim 5 or 6,
   characterized in that
   the module (30) on its forward movement from its third position (P₃₀3) into its fourth position (P₃₀4) actuates the blocking element (506-8) into its enabled position.
8. Automated teller machine according to one of claims 1 to 7,
   characterized in that
   the coupling device (506-2) comprises a toothed rail (502-2) mounted on the module (30) and a plurality of gears (502-4, 502-6, 502-8, 502-10, 502-12) mounted on the housing (100), the toothed rail (502-2) being engaged with, during the reverse movement of the module (30) from its first position (P₃₀1) in the direction (A) of its second position (P₃₀2), a first gear (502-4) of the plurality of gears (502-4, 502-6, 502-8, 502-10, 502-12) and the first gear (502-4) driving a further gear (502-12) of the plurality of gears (502-4, 502-6, 502-8, 502-10, 502-12) which is engaged with a toothed rail (502-26) attached to the sealing element (500).
9. Automated teller machine according to claim 8,
   characterized in that
   the first gear (502-4) is engaged with, during the reverse movement of the module (30) from its first position (P₃₀1) in the direction (A) of its second position (P₃₀2), a second gear (502-6) of the plurality of gears (502-4, 502-6, 502-8, 502-10, 502-12).
10. Automated teller machine according to claim 9,
    characterized in that
    the first gear (502-4) is biased by means of a spring (502-22) in such a way as to tend to pivot about the second gear (502-6) and simultaneously remain engaged with the second gear (502-6).
11. Automated teller machine according to any of claims 1 to 10,
    characterized in that
    the sealing element (500), in its second position (P₅₀₀2), retains the blocking device (504) in its enabled position.
12. Automated teller machine according to any of claims 1 to 11,
    characterized in that
    the blocking device (504) comprises engagement means and corresponding reception means (504-2, 504-4) which, in the blocked position of the blocking device (504), are engaged positively with one another and, in their enabled position, are disengaged.
13. Automated teller machine according to claim 12,
    characterized in that
    the engagement means (504-4) are formed as a follower (504-4) mounted on the housing (100) and the reception means are formed as a perforated rail (504-2) mounted on the module (30).
14. Automated teller machine according to claim 13,
    characterized in that
    the follower (504-4) is configured to have a slope (504-14) at its one end (504-12) in such a way that, upon reverse movement of the module (30) from its first position (P₃₀1) in the direction (A) of its second position (P₃₀2), edges (504-10) which define holes (504-6) in the perforated rail (504-2) lift the follower (504-4) out of its engagement with the holes (504-6), and in that the follower (504-4) is further configured to have a straight surface (504-16) at the end (504-12) opposite the slope (504-14) which surface abuts against the edge (504-10) of a corresponding hole (504-6) when the module (30) moves forward in the direction (E) of its first position (P₃₀1) before reaching its third position (P₃₀3).
15. Automated teller machine according to claim 14,
    characterized in that
    the blocking device (504) further comprises a lever (504-24) having first and second ends (504-26, 504-28) and a fulcrum (504-30) situated there between, wherein the follower (504-4), at its other end (504-20), is engaged with the first end (504-26) of the lever (504-24) and the sealing element (500), in its second position (P₅₀₀2), is engaged with the second end (504-28) of the lever (504-24) and thereby retaining the blocking device (504) in its enabled position.

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