Cash dispensing automated banking machine with leveling leg
View Patent ↗An automated banking machine ( 10 ) is provided. The automated banking machine may include a fascia ( 50 ) in operative connection with a frame ( 110 ). The machine may include a plurality of hardware devices which are accessible through the fascia. The hardware devices may include a cash dispenser ( 24 ), receipt printer ( 20 ), and a card reader ( 22 ). The fascia may include replaceable bezels ( 550,552 ) with apertures therein for providing access to hardware devices. The bezels may be operative to float with respect to the fascia and hardware devices to automatically align hardware devices with the bezels. In addition the hardware devices may include movable portions which are operative to automatically align with the bezels. The bezels may include ramps, ribs, or other angled surfaces which guide the hardware devices into alignment with the openings in the bezels.
1. An apparatus including:
a cash dispensing automated banking machine,
wherein the machine includes a plurality of leveling legs in operative connection with a machine body base portion,
wherein the leveling legs are operative to support the machine,
wherein a leveling leg includes a threaded shaft,
wherein the shaft has an axis,
wherein the shaft comprises a threaded portion,
wherein the threaded portion has a diameter,
wherein the leveling leg includes a first end,
wherein the first end is located on a first side of the base portion,
wherein the first end is configured for mating engagement with a tool,
wherein the first end has a diameter,
wherein the diameter of the first end is relatively narrower than the diameter of the threaded portion,
wherein the leveling leg includes a second end,
wherein the second end is located on a second side of the base portion,
wherein the second end comprises a flange,
wherein the diameter of the flange is relatively greater than the diameter of the threaded portion,
wherein the flange is configured for engagement with a support surface,
wherein the base portion includes a plurality of threaded openings,
wherein shaft threads correspond to threads of an opening,
wherein rotation of the shaft is operative to axially move the shaft within the opening,
wherein movement of the leg is operative to adjust the level of the machine.
2. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the machine includes a housing comprising the base portion.
3. The apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the housing includes a door, wherein when the door is closed then access to the first end is prevented, wherein when the door is open then access to the first end is provided.
4. The apparatus according to claim 3 wherein the housing comprises a currency chest, wherein the base portion comprises a bottom of the chest.
5. The apparatus according to claim 3 wherein the first end is only accessible when the door is open.
6. The apparatus according to claim 3 wherein the housing comprises a hardware device, wherein when the hardware device is in an operation position in the housing then access to the first end is blocked, wherein when the hardware device is in a service position then access to the first end is enabled.
7. The apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the hardware device comprises a currency cassette.
8. The apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the hardware device is supported on a tray, wherein the tray is movable to extend from the housing, wherein in the service position the hardware device extends from the housing.
9. A method of operating the apparatus recited in claim 6 , comprising:
(a) opening the door;
(b) moving the hardware device from the operation position;
(c) engaging the first end with a tool;
(d) rotating the shaft via the tool, wherein the leveling leg moves axially causing the horizontal levelness of the machine to be adjusted;
(e) disengaging the tool from the first end;
(f) moving the hardware device toward the operation position;
(g) closing the door.
10. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the first end comprises a square configuration.
11. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein each leveling leg includes a first end, a second end, and a threaded shaft therebetween, and wherein each leveling leg is operative to be screwed up or down within a respective threaded opening.
12. The apparatus according to claim 11 wherein the axis of each leveling leg extends in a substantially parallel direction.
13. The apparatus according to claim 12 wherein the flange of each leveling leg extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the parallel direction.
14. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the cash dispensing automated banking machine comprises an ATM, wherein the ATM includes a currency dispenser and currency notes, wherein the currency dispenser is operative to dispense the currency notes from the ATM.