Adjustable display mounting mechanism for automated banking machine

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 6328206
  • Patent Number
    6,328,206
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, July 14, 1998
    26 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, December 11, 2001
    22 years ago
Abstract
An automated transaction machine (10) includes a fascia (22) having a display opening (36) therein. Screens (38, 102, 116) of displays (44, 100, 114) are viewable through the screen opening. The displays are supported on an adjustable display support (48) which includes a base member (50) and a second member (68). The base member is horizontally movable relative to a housing of the machine, and the second member is vertically and rotationally movable relative to the base member. Certain displays are supported by connection to the second member or through intermediate support members (104, 118).
Description




TECHNICAL FIELD




This invention relates to automated banking machines. Specifically, this invention relates to an adjustable mounting mechanism for displays used as part of a customer interface for an automated banking machine or similar machine for conducting transactions.




BACKGROUND ART




Automated banking machines are known in the prior art. A common type of automated banking machine is an automated teller machine (ATM). ATMs may be used by customers to conduct banking transactions. Other types of automated transaction machines are also known in the prior art. Such machines include ticket dispensing machines, bill payment machines, car rental machines and other self-service terminal devices.




Transaction machines typically include a customer interface. The interface is used to provide visual outputs to a customer as well as to receive customer inputs. A common output device for an interface is a visual display which generally includes a CRT type monitor. Displays are used to provide outputs and other information to a customer. In some machines a “touch screen” is used which enables a customer to input instructions by bringing a finger adjacent to the screen of the display. In machines that use a touch screen, the touch screen serves as both an output device and an input device.




Many different types of displays are used in automated transaction machines. The displays may be the conventional type or the touch screen type. Such machines also use displays which are liquid crystal or flat panel types as well as CRT types. Monochrome displays are used in some machines while color displays are used in others. The size of the displays also varies between machines of different types.




Automated transaction machines known in the prior art have each been made to use one particular type of display. If an operator of such a machine wanted a different type of display, it would generally be impractical to modify the physical layout and the electronic components of the machine to accommodate a substantially different type of display. As a result, operators of ATMs and other automated transaction machines often had to acquire a different machine if they wished to have a different display type.




The majority of ATMs and other automated transaction machines known in the prior art have used a mechanism for mounting the display which did not provide for substantial adjustment. In most prior art machines, such adjustment was unnecessary because the display and the customer interface were all made to fit together in precisely aligned relation. There was no concern about misalignment of the display unless the display needed to be replaced. In these circumstances the display needed to be replaced with an identical display, and the original mounting arrangement caused the replacement display to be aligned on the customer interface in the same manner as the original display.




Some prior automated banking machines have included an adjustable monitor mount. The adjustable monitor mount was provided because the display was movable relative to the customer interface. Movement of the display relative to the fascia or other interface increased the possibility for components moving out of alignment. The adjustable monitor mounts enabled adjusting the horizontal position and tilt of the monitor. While this was a substantial improvement over the prior art, no provision was made for vertical adjustment. In addition, these adjustable monitor mounts were not readily adaptable to different types of monitors. Rather, such mounts were made to specifically accommodate a particular type of display.




Thus, there exists a need for an adjustable mount for a display in an automated transaction machine that is vertically, horizontally and angularly adjustable. There further exists a need for a system in an automated transaction machine which enables more readily changing from one type of display to another.




DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION




It is an object of the present invention to provide an automated transaction machine.




It is a further object of the present invention to provide an automated transaction machine which includes a display.




It is a further object of the present invention to provide an automated transaction machine which includes an adjustable support for a display.




It is a further object of the present invention to provide an automated transaction machine that includes an adjustable support for a display that is adjustable vertically, horizontally and angularly.




It is a further object of the present invention to provide an automated transaction machine which includes an adjustable support that is readily adapted to supporting different types of displays.




It is a further object of the present invention to provide an automated transaction machine that is more readily adaptable to using different types of displays.




It is a further object of the present invention to provide a method for adjusting a display in an automated transaction machine.




It is a further object of the present invention to provide a method for changing from one type of display to another in an automated transaction machine.




Further objects of the present invention will be made apparent in the following Best Modes for Carrying Out Invention and the appended claims.




The foregoing objects are accomplished in a preferred embodiment of the invention by an automated transaction machine. The machine includes a fascia. The fascia is part of the customer interface and includes a display opening. The machine further includes a display. The display has a screen which is viewable through the display opening in the fascia.




The machine further includes an adjustable support supporting the display and which enables aligning the screen of the display with the display opening in the fascia. The adjustable support includes a base member. The base member is in supported connection with the housing of the machine and is horizontally movable relative thereto. The base member includes in transverse cross section a U-shaped portion adjacent to the fascia.




The adjustable support further includes a second member which is rotatably movably mounted on the base member. The second member further includes a top flange which extends from the second member towards the base member. A bottom flange is movably mounted on the base member and engages the top flange. A fastening mechanism is provided to hold the top flange and bottom flange in releasibly engaged position.




The display is supported on the second member and is positioned so that its screen is in alignment with the display opening in the fascia through relative movement of the base member and the second member. Alternative types of displays are enabled to be mounted in supported connection with the second member through the use of intermediate support members which extend between the second member and the display. Alternative displays which have smaller screens than the display opening in the fascia may be used. This is done by positioning a screen surround in intermediate relation between the fascia and the display. The screen surround provides for gapless engagement between the fascia and the screen.




The preferred embodiment of the invention may be used with various types of intermediate support members, displays and screen surrounds so that a transaction machine may use various sizes and types of displays. This avoids the cost of having to substantially modify the user interface to accommodate a different type of display.











BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS





FIG. 1

is a front plan view of a user interface of an automated transaction machine.





FIG. 2

is an isometric exploded view of the automated transaction machine shown in

FIG. 1

mounted in a through-the-wall arrangement.





FIG. 3

is an isometric view of a housing portion of the automated transaction machine.





FIG. 4

is an isometric view of an automated transaction machine with a top portion of its housing removed.





FIG. 5

is an isometric exploded view of an adjustable support used with a first type of display.





FIG. 6

is a side view of the adjustable support shown in FIG.


5


.





FIG. 7

is an exploded isometric view of the adjustable support used in connection with a second type of display.





FIG. 8

an isometric exploded view of the adjustable support used in connection with a third type of display.





FIG. 9

is an isometric exploded view of the base member, second member and third member of the adjustable display support.





FIG. 10

is an isometric exploded view of the adjustable display support and how it is used to support various types of displays.











BEST MODES FOR CARRYING OUT INVENTION




Referring now to the drawings and particularly

FIG. 1

, there is shown therein an automated transaction machine generally indicated


10


. In the embodiment shown, the automated transaction machine is an ATM. It should be understood however that embodiments of the present invention may be used in other types of automated transaction machines, such as self-service terminals for ticketing, bill payment, check cashing or dispensing, medication dispensing and for carrying out other types of transactions.




As shown in

FIG. 2

, machine


10


is a through-the-wall type ATM. The machine includes a housing


12


which includes a housing portion


14


. Housing portion


14


extends through an opening


16


in a building wall


18


.




Housing portion


14


bounds a front opening


20


. A fascia which serves as part of a customer interface for the machine


10


is positioned in opening


20


. A fascia trim ring


24


overlies the perimeter of the fascia in the operative position.




Referring again to

FIG. 1

, fascia


22


includes input and output devices as well as other devices which are accessed or operated by customers who use the ATM. The fascia includes a card slot


26


through which a customer may input a credit or debit card. A receipt slot


28


is also provided. Receipt slot


28


is used for delivering a paper receipt to a customer who has conducted a transaction at the machine. A currency dispensing opening


30


is provided on the fascia for delivering currency to the customer. Other types of openings or devices may be accessible through the fascia depending on the nature of the machine. Such an opening


32


is shown closed by a cover. Such an opening may provide access to mechanisms for accepting deposits of cash or checks, mechanisms for dispensing items such as tickets; vouchers or stamps, or may provide access to biometric reading devices such as a finger print reader for verifying the identity of a customer. Many types of devices may be provided depending on the type and nature of the transaction machine.




The fascia


22


also has a keypad


34


thereon. Keypad


34


is an input device through which a customer may provide instructions to the machine. The fascia


22


also includes a display opening


36


. A screen


38


of a display is visible through the display opening. It should be understood that the display arrangement of fascia


22


is exemplary and other automated transaction machines of the invention may have other types of display arrangements and/or other input and output devices on their customer interfaces.





FIG. 3

shows the housing


12


of the machine


10


without housing portion


14


. Housing


12


encloses devices which perform the functions in the ATM. Housing


12


includes a top portion


40


and a secure chest


42


. Chest


42


in the preferred embodiment is used for housing critical components and valuable documents that are dispensed or received by the machine.




While

FIG. 3

does not show the devices housed in the top portion


40


,

FIG. 4

shows such components of the machine. In

FIG. 4

the top portion


40


is removed so that the arrangement may be better appreciated. As shown in

FIG. 4

, screen


38


in the embodiment shown is but a small portion of the display


44


. Display


44


in the embodiment shown includes a CRT type display. In an exemplary embodiment it will be considered a color display. It could be of the touch screen type or otherwise. It should be understood however that in other embodiments of the invention different types of displays may be used. The display


44


is supported on the housing of the machine by a generally horizontally extending surface


46


which extends above the chest


42


. In embodiments of the invention, horizontal surface


46


may be a surface of a movable tray. In other embodiments surface


46


may be a stationary surface of the machine.




The adjustable support for the display which is described herein is particularly useful in embodiments of the invention such as ATM


10


where the fascia and the display are relatively movably to one another. This may be the result of a construction like that shown for machine


10


wherein the fascia


22


is removable. Alternatively, the display may be movable on a roll out tray or similar structure. The movement of the components relative to one another may result in misalignment, and the ability to readily adjust the alignment is helpful in maintaining the proper operation of the machine.





FIG. 5

shows display


44


and an adjustable display support generally indicated


48


. The adjustable support


48


includes a base member


50


. Base member


50


is movably supported on horizontal surface


46


. Base surface


50


includes a first portion


52


adjacent to the screen


38


and the fascia. First portion


52


is generally U-shaped in cross section and includes a pair of horizontally spaced, upward extending ears


54


. Base member


50


further includes a pair of arms


56


. Arms


56


include slots


58


therein. Fastening members


60


extend through slots


58


in the operative position and engage the horizontal surface


46


of the housing. This generally constrains base member


50


to move along the first direction which is the direction of slots


58


.




Base member


50


further includes a pair of horizontally spaced further slots


62


. Slots


62


extend generally parallel to slots


58


. Fastening members


64


extend through slots


62


and engage the housing of the machine. Fasteners


64


in the operative position further constrain the movement of base member


50


along the first direction. Base member


50


further includes a tab


66


. Tab


66


is an upward extending tab that facilitates manual engagement of the base member. Fasteners


60


and


64


are used to releasibly hold base member


50


in a fixed position relative to the housing of the machine.




It should be understood that while in the embodiment shown the fastening members are screws or similar fasteners, in other embodiments other types of pins or post members may be engaged in slotted apertures to enable movement of the base member. In addition, other types of interengaging fastening members may be used.




A second member


68


is supported on base member


50


. Second member


68


is pivotally mounted to ears


54


through openings


70


. Openings


70


extend in upward extending legs


72


of the second member. Shoulder bolts


74


extend through openings in ears


54


and openings


70


, and are secured to enable the second member to rotate relative to the base member about an axis of rotation schematically indicated


76


.




A top flange


78


extends downward from second member


68


(see FIG.


6


). Top flange


78


includes vertically elongated openings


80


therein. A bottom flange


82


is supported on base member


50


. Bottom flange


82


includes slotted openings


84


. Pins


86


which extend upwards from base member


50


extend through slotted openings


84


and generally constrain bottom flange


82


to move in the direction of the slotted openings. In the preferred embodiment, pins


86


are threaded and nuts


88


may be releasibly engaged therewith to hold the lower flange in a selected position relative to the base member.




The upward extending portion of lower flange


84


includes a pair of spaced pins


90


. Pins


90


are sized to be accepted into elongated openings


80


of the top flange


78


. In the preferred embodiment, pins


90


are threaded and nuts


92


provide a releasible fastening mechanism for holding the top flange and the bottom flange in a desired orientation.




It should be understood that while in the embodiment shown the fastening mechanisms for holding the top and bottom flanges, and the base member and bottom flange, are a post member and slotted aperture arrangement, in other embodiments other fastening members and approaches may be used.




As shown in

FIG. 5

, second member


68


includes openings


94


in the legs


72


thereof. Openings


94


are sized for accepting fasteners


96


. Fasteners


96


are extended in each of the four openings


94


. Display


44


has a body which includes openings


98


which accept fasteners


96


therein. As a result of this construction, display


44


is enabled to be held between legs


72


in supported relation with second member


68


.




As will be appreciated, slots


58


and


62


enable the base member to be moved forward and backward relative to the display opening in the fascia. In addition, the second member


68


may be rotated about the axis of rotation


76


. This enables the tilt and vertical position of the display


44


to be selectively adjusted. Once a suitable angular, horizontal and vertical position of the display


44


is determined, the top and bottom flanges may be fixed relative to one another and the bottom flange may be fixed in position relative to the base member. This enables precisely positioning the screen


38


of the display


44


relative to the display opening


36


in the fascia


22


.





FIG. 7

shows the adjustable support previously described modified to support a first alternative display


100


. Alternative display


100


has a different body size and configuration and smaller screen


102


compared to the screen of display


44


. For purposes of this example display


100


will be a monochrome display.




In this embodiment, base member


50


, bottom flange


82


and second member


68


operate in the manner previously described. A pair of flange members


104


are engaged with legs


72


of second member


68


. Flange members


104


are attached by fasteners which extend through openings


94


.




Flange members


104


include openings


106


. Display


100


includes openings


108


therein. Openings


108


accept fasteners which extend through the openings


106


in flange members


104


to hold the display


100


in engaged relation therewith.




As will be appreciated from

FIG. 7

, display


100


has a body width that is smaller than display


44


. The flange members


104


which serve as intermediate support members enable supporting the display


100


on the support


48


.




Because the screen


102


of display


100


is smaller than the screen of display


44


, a screen surround


110


is positioned adjacent to screen


102


. Surround


110


is positioned in intermediate relation between the fascia and the display when the display is in the operative position in the ATM. Surround


110


is mounted to display


100


by surround mounting brackets


112


. As shown in

FIG. 7

, the surround


110


includes slotted openings for engaging the surround mounting brackets which enables the surround to be adjustably positioned relative to the screen.




The adjustable surround in combination with the adjustable display support enables positioning display


100


in display opening


36


in gapless relation. The surround


110


is positionable to fill any gaps about the perimeter of the screen as well as the horizontal space between the display and the fascia opening. The installation of display


100


which is smaller than the fascia opening


36


in the machine is represented by the dashed line in the display opening in FIG.


1


.





FIG. 10

shows another alternative display


111


which includes an LCD type display. Display


111


has a similar body width and mounts on flanges


104


in a manner similar to display


100


. Display


111


also has a similar screen size to display


100


, but in other embodiments may have a different screen size despite having a similar body size.




Yet another alternative display


114


is shown supported on display support


48


in FIG.


8


. Display


114


has a screen


116


that is different in size and configuration from the other displays. Display


114


also has a different body size from the other displays already discussed. Display


114


could be monochrome or color, touch screen or otherwise.




In this alternative configuration, yet another intermediate support member is engaged with the second member


68


. This intermediate support member is a third member


118


. Third member


118


is a generally inverted U-shaped member having downward extending projections


120


. Projections


120


engage legs


72


of second member


68


through releasible fasteners. Projections


120


extend downward from a generally planar top surface


122


of the third member.




Display


114


includes engaging brackets


124


which extend along each side of the body thereof. Engaging brackets


124


include slotted openings therein. A fastening mechanism is used to releasibly hold the engaging brackets and display


114


to the top surface


122


. This fastening mechanism includes fasteners which engage in openings in the top surface


122


. This provides a selectively engageable slotted aperture and post member arrangement which enables display


114


to be moved relative to top surface


122


in a direction generally parallel to projections


120


. Such movement also is operative to modify the vertical position of the display


114


.




A screen surround


126


is positioned in supported connection with display


114


. Surround


126


like surround


110


enables mounting display


114


in the fascia opening in generally gapless relation. Surround


126


is movably mounted to the display through surround mounting brackets


127


.




The adjustable display support enables changing the displays used within a transaction machine from one type to another without having to modify the fascia. As will be appreciated from the foregoing description, this is accomplished by engaging or removing the intermediate support members which connect the second member


68


to the display. A surround appropriate for the screen size and configuration of the display is added while the existing surround, if any, is removed. The relative position of the surround as well as the adjustable support is moved so that when the fascia is in the operative position, the fascia engages the surround and the screen in generally gapless relation.




It should be understood that in the various embodiments appropriate seals or similar mechanisms may be provided for insuring that a generally fluid tight, gapless fit is achieved between the screen, the surround and the fascia. Of course, additional electronic drivers or other appropriate electronic components for use of the new display type must also be provided in the machine. However, this can be done through appropriate programming and the addition of the necessary interfaces for the type of display to be used. This is generally done by adding or changing components in an area of the machine that is not visible to a user, and does not require a significant modification to the physical machine structure.




Thus the preferred embodiment of the invention enables changing, for example, from a monochrome monitor to a color monitor without having to modify the fascia opening of the machine. Likewise, changing from a touch screen to a non touch screen or from a smaller screen display to a larger screen display is a matter of disconnecting the current display and intermediate members, and installing a new display and intermediate members, if any. In the preferred embodiment this can be readily done by a service technician in the field, avoiding the need to return the transaction machine to the factory. Upgrading in this manner presents an opportunity for significant cost savings compared to prior approaches.




Further, in the preferred embodiment where the machine fascia is removable from the front opening of the housing, it is easier to change to a different type of fascia. This enables more readily changing not only the screen opening but other customer actuated devices used in the customer interface of the machine. This also facilitates providing upgrades in the field.




Thus, the preferred embodiment of the present invention achieves the above stated objectives, eliminates difficulties encountered in the use of prior devices, systems and methods, and attains the desirable results described herein.




In the foregoing description certain terms have been used for brevity, clarity and understanding, however no unnecessary limitations are to be implied therefrom because such terms are used for descriptive purposes and are intended to be broadly construed. Moreover, the foregoing descriptions and illustrations are by way of examples and the invention is not limited to the details shown or described.




In the following claims any feature described as a means for performing a function shall be construed as encompassing any means known to be capable of performing the recited function and shall not be limited to the means shown or described as performing the recited function in the foregoing description or mere equivalents thereof.




Having described the features, discoveries and principles of the invention, the manner in which it is constructed and operated, and the new and useful results attained; the new and useful structures, devices, elements, arrangements, parts, combinations, systems, operations, methods and relationships are set forth in the appended claims.



Claims
  • 1. A transaction machine apparatus comprising:a housing; a fascia in supporting connection with the housing, wherein the fascia includes a display opening; a display including a screen, wherein the display comprises either a first display including a first body of a first size or a second display including a second body of a second size different from the first body size; an adjustable support, wherein the support is operative to support the display, the support including: a base member in supporting connection with the housing of the machine; and a second member in supporting connection with the base member, wherein the second member is movably mounted relative to the base member, wherein the second member is movable both rotationally and vertically relative to the base member; whereby the adjustable support is movably positionable relative to the housing to bring the screen of the display into aligned viewable relation with the display opening of the fascia when the display comprises the first display and when the display comprises the second display.
  • 2. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the first display has a first screen of a first size and wherein the second display has a second screen of a second size different from the first size, and wherein the adjustable support is movably positionable to bring the first screen into aligned viewable relation with the fascia opening when the one display is the first display, and to bring the second screen into aligned viewable relation with the fascia opening when the one display is the second display.
  • 3. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the first display is a monochrome display and the second display is a color display.
  • 4. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the first display includes a CRT display and the second display is an LCD display.
  • 5. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the first display includes a touch screen and the second display does not include a touch screen.
  • 6. A transaction machine apparatus comprising:a housing; a fascia in supporting connection with the housing, wherein the fascia includes a display opening; a display including a screen; an adjustable support, wherein the adjustable support comprises: a base member, the base member in supporting connection with the housing of the machine, the base member including in transverse cross section a U-shaped portion; a second member, the second member rotationally movably connected adjacent a first end of the second member to the U-shaped portion of the base member, the second member in operative connection adjacent a second end with a top flange, the top flange extending from the second member towards the base member; and a bottom flange supported on the base member, the bottom flange extending from the base member towards the second member and engaging the top flange, and further comprising a fastening mechanism releasibly holding the top flange and the bottom flange in relatively fixed relation; wherein the adjustable support is movably positionable relative to the housing to bring the screen of the display into aligned viewable relation with the display opening on the fascia.
  • 7. The apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the base member of the support includes a body having a pair of opposed arms, the arms in supported relation with the housing, wherein a slot extends in each arm, wherein the slots extend along a first direction, wherein a fastening member in operative connection with the housing extends in each slot, and wherein the base member is selectively movable in the first direction or is held in a fixed position relative to the housing by the fastening member.
  • 8. The apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the fastening mechanism selectively holding the top flange and the bottom flange includes a post member and slotted aperture.
  • 9. The apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the bottom flange is movably mounted relative to the base member, wherein the bottom flange is movable in a direction generally perpendicular to an axis of rotation about which the second member is movable relative to the base member.
  • 10. The apparatus according to claim 9 and further comprising a further fastening mechanism for releasibly holding the bottom flange in fixed relative relation to the base member, wherein the further fastening mechanism includes a post member and a slotted aperture.
  • 11. The apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the second member includes in cross section a pair of spaced legs, the legs extending from the second member in a direction away from the base member, and wherein the display extends between the legs.
  • 12. The apparatus according to claim 11 wherein the support further includes a pair of flange members, wherein each flange member is in supporting connection with one of the legs and wherein the display is supported by the flange members.
  • 13. The apparatus according to claim 11 and further comprising a third member supported by the second member, wherein the display is supported by the third member.
  • 14. The apparatus according to claim 13 wherein the third member includes a pair of spaced projections, each of the projections being operatively engaged with one of the legs of the second member.
  • 15. The apparatus according to claim 13 wherein the third member includes a top surface in supporting connection with the display, and wherein the display has an engaging bracket operatively engaging the top surface, and further comprising a further fastening mechanism including a slotted aperture and post member, wherein the further fastening mechanism releasibly holds the top surface relative to the engaging bracket.
  • 16. The apparatus according to claim 6, and further comprising a surround extending intermediate of the screen and the display opening, whereby the surround enables displays having different sized screens to extend in generally gapless relation in the screen opening.
  • 17. A transaction machine apparatus comprising:a fascia including a display opening therethrough; a display, wherein the display is viewable through the display opening in the fascia; an adjustable support, wherein the support is operative to support the display, the support including: a base member supported on a housing of the machine; and a second member in supporting connection with the base member, wherein the second member is movably mounted relative to the base member, wherein the second member is movable both rotationally and vertically relative to the base member.
  • 18. The apparatus according to claim 17 wherein the base member is movably mounted in supporting connection with the housing, wherein the base member is movable relative to the housing in a generally horizontal direction.
  • 19. A method comprising the steps of:supporting a base member on a housing of an automated transaction machine, the base member including in transverse cross section a U-shaped portion; further supporting a second member on the base member, the second member being movably mounted on the base member both in a rotational direction and a vertical direction; mounting a display in supported connection with the second member; and moving the second member relative to the base member to align the display with a display opening in a fascia of the machine.
  • 20. The method according to claim 19 wherein the display includes a screen, and prior to the moving step further comprising the step of positioning a surround in intermediate relation between the display and the display opening, wherein in the moving step the surround extends between the screen and the display opening.
  • 21. The method according to claim 19 and prior to the moving step further comprising the steps of:removing a second display from supported connection with the second member; and disconnecting an intermediate support member from supporting connection with the second member.
  • 22. The method according to claim 21 and prior to the mounting step further comprising the step of further removing a surround from a position intermediate of the fascia opening and the second display.
  • 23. The method according to claim 21 wherein the first display has a first screen and the second display has a second screen, and wherein a size of the first screen differs from a size of the second screen.
  • 24. The method according to claim 19 and prior to the mounting step further comprising the step of connecting an intermediate support member in operative connection with the second member, wherein in the mounting step the display is supported by the intermediate support member.
  • 25. The method according to claim 24 and prior to the moving step further comprising the step of further connecting a monitor surround in intermediate relation between the display and the display opening of the fascia.
  • 26. A transaction machine apparatus comprising:a fascia including a display opening therethrough; a display, wherein the display is viewable through the display opening in the fascia; an adjustable support, wherein the support is operative to support the display, the support including: a base member in supporting connection with a housing of the machine; and a second member in supporting connection with the base member, wherein the second member is movably mounted relative to the base member, wherein the second member is movable both rotationally and vertically relative to the base member; whereby the display is enabled to be selectively positioned relative to the display opening.
Parent Case Info

This application claims benefit of Prov. No. 60/067,318 filed Nov. 28, 1997.

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Provisional Applications (1)
Number Date Country
60/067318 Nov 1997 US