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Granted Patent B1
US 12670772 · App. 19/070,700 · Granted Jun 30, 2026

Damage minimization for automated teller machines

Inventor: Jeffrey Austin Stucker (Eagle, ID)
Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
G07F19/205
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 12670772
App. No.
19/070,700
Granted
Jun 30, 2026
Kind
B1
Abstract

An example system for minimizing damage to an automated teller machine can include: the automated teller machine; and a base supporting the automated teller machine, the base having a tipping mechanism configured to enable controlled movement of the automated teller machine; wherein the base is configured to be installed within an opening to allow the base of the automated teller machine to move relative to the opening to execute the controlled movement; and wherein the controlled movement is a tipping of the automated teller machine.

Claims (33)

1 . A system for minimizing damage to an automated teller machine, comprising:

the automated teller machine; and

a base supporting the automated teller machine, the base having a tipping mechanism configured to enable controlled movement of the automated teller machine;

wherein the base is configured to be installed within an opening to allow the base of the automated teller machine to move relative to the opening to execute the controlled movement; and

wherein the controlled movement is a tipping of the automated teller machine.

2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the tipping mechanism comprises a pivot rod mechanism configured to enable a single-direction tipping movement of the automated teller machine.

3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the tipping mechanism comprises a half-sphere configuration configured to enable a multi-directional tipping movement of the automated teller machine.

4 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises concrete and is sufficiently massive to prevent removal while enabling a sliding movement within the opening during the controlled movement.

5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the automated teller machine comprises smooth exterior surfaces configured to minimize attachment points.

6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the automated teller machine comprises an integrated bollard configured to provide protective strength and function as leverage points for the controlled movement.

7 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a breakaway wiring harness including:

a financial institution connection; and

an ATM connection;

wherein the breakaway wiring harness is configured to disconnect during the controlled movement and enable reconnection after restoration to an upright position.

8 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises separately poured concrete sections creating predetermined break points to facilitate the controlled movement.

9 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the automated teller machine comprises an outer breakaway skin configured to separate during the controlled movement.

10 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the base is configured to maintain structural integrity within the opening during the controlled movement to enable restoration of the automated teller machine to an upright position.

11 . A method for minimizing damage to an automated teller machine, comprising:

providing the automated teller machine;

supporting the automated teller machine with a base, the base having a tipping mechanism configured to enable controlled movement of the automated teller machine; and

installing the base within an opening to allow the base of the automated teller machine to move relative to the opening to execute the controlled movement, wherein the controlled movement is a tipping of the automated teller machine.

12 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the tipping mechanism comprises a pivot rod mechanism configured to enable a single-direction tipping movement of the automated teller machine.

13 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the tipping mechanism comprises a half-sphere configuration configured to enable a multi-directional tipping movement of the automated teller machine.

14 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the base comprises concrete and is sufficiently massive to prevent removal while enabling a sliding movement within the opening during the controlled movement.

15 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the automated teller machine comprises smooth exterior surfaces configured to minimize attachment points.

16 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the automated teller machine comprises an integrated bollard configured to provide protective strength and function as leverage points for the controlled movement.

17 . The method of claim 11 , further comprising a breakaway wiring harness including:

a financial institution connection; and

an ATM connection;

wherein the breakaway wiring harness is configured to disconnect during the controlled movement and enable reconnection after restoration to an upright position.

18 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the base comprises separately poured concrete sections creating predetermined break points to facilitate the controlled movement.

19 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the automated teller machine comprises an outer breakaway skin configured to separate during the controlled movement.

20 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the base is configured to maintain structural integrity within the opening during the controlled movement to enable restoration of the automated teller machine to an upright position.