Roger A Hess

US Patent:

44972610, Feb 5, 1985

Filed:

Jun 27, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/508255

Inventors:

Richard A. Ferris - Rockville MD
Roger M. Hess - Mount Airy NC
James R. Garman - Thurmont MD

Assignee:

Commercial Modular Systems, Inc. - Frederick MD

International Classification:

G07F 500

US Classification:

109 2

Abstract:

A structural unit comprises a rectangular base and floor with vertical walls attached to form an enclosure, and with a roof assembled thereto to form a miniature building, for containing a banking transactional computer, designated an automatic teller machine (ATM), which allows customers to withdraw currency and make deposits. The enclosure is designed for installation on narrow drive-through traffic islands and pedestrian walkways and may be used in shopping malls and retail outlets. The enclosure has interior space for private and secure servicing and maintenance of the ATM by bank and computer maintenance personnel. Through the use of an indexing turntable mechanism the ATM may be moved and rotated within the enclosure in order to present the operating portions and electronics of the machine for access required by the bank and computer personnel, without exposing them to conditions which encourage interference by outside agents or bystanders. Service and maintenance of the ATM is accomplished without disrupting traffic outside the enclosure.