Automated banking machine enclosure
AssigneeDiebold, Incorporated
InventorsKim R. Lewis, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
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Abstract
An automated banking machine includes a generally one-piece polymer frame. Transaction function devices such as an input device, a display screen, and a sheet dispenser, are supported on the frame. A generally one-piece polymer body is operatively engaged relative to the frame and extends in generally surrounding relation of the input device and display screen. The body includes at least one opening such that the display screen is visible and the input device is accessible through the body.
Claims67
An automated banking machine apparatus comprising:
- a currency sheet dispenser;
- a frame operatively supporting the currency sheet dispenser;
- a generally one piece non-metallic body in operatively fixed engagement relative to the frame, wherein the body extends in generally surrounding relation of the frame.
An automated banking machine apparatus comprising:
- at least one input device, a screen display, and a sheet dispenser;
- a non-metallic frame operatively supporting the at least one input device, screen display, and sheet dispenser;
- a generally one piece non-metallic body in operatively fixed engagement relative to the frame, wherein the body extends in generally surrounding relation of the frame, and wherein the body includes at least one opening, wherein the display screen is visible through the at least one opening.
A method of enclosing an automated banking machine, comprising:
- (a) operatively supporting a currency sheet dispenser with a frame;
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- (b) locating a generally one piece non-metallic body in operatively fixed engagement relative to the frame, wherein the body extends in generally surrounding relation of the frame.
A method of enclosing an automated banking machine, comprising the steps of:
- (a) operatively supporting at least one input device, a screen display, and a sheet dispenser with a non-metallic frame;
- (b) locating a generally one-piece non-metallic body in operatively fixed engagement relative to the frame, wherein the body extends in generally surrounding relation of the frame, and wherein the body includes at least one opening, wherein the display screen is visible through the at least one opening.
An automated banking machine apparatus comprising:
- a screen display;
- a frame operatively supporting the screen display;
- a generally one-piece non-metallic body in operatively fixed engagement relative to the frame, wherein the body extends in generally surrounding relation of the frame, and wherein the body includes at least one opening, wherein the display screen is visible through the at least one opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.