US 6,546,882 B1 · Payment terminal mounting system

Abstract

An automated payment system for use in a service station. The system includes at least one fuel dispenser for dispensing fuel and having a user interface for directing how payment for the fuel is to be processed. The system also includes a payment terminal positioned in proximity to the fuel dispenser for receiving the payments. The terminal has rigid outer walls forming an enclosed interior section for housing the payments. In one embodiment, the terminal has rigid outer walls forming a substantially H-shape with two indents positioned on the exterior of the payment terminal. A pair of support posts are firmly mounted within the indents for securing the payment terminal in position. Mounting mechanisms may attach the payment terminal to the support post and be positioned such that they are contained within the terminal and post to restrict access.

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Dependent claims

A payment terminal comprising:

a housing forming a single interior section containing a payment container, said housing comprising an access port for accessing said single interior section;
a door positioned within said opening and being selectively positionable between a closed orientation in which said single interior section is inaccessible, and an open orientation in which said single interior section is accessible;
at least one support post positioned against an exterior of said housing;
and
a mounting mechanism for connecting said housing and said support post, said mounting mechanism positioned within said housing interior section and extending into said support post such that said mounting mechanism is not accessible from the exterior of said housing, said mounting mechanism being accessible when said door is positioned in said open position.

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Abstract

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