Automated parcel terminal

The disclosure provides a self-service terminal desirable for small retailers due to reduced cost, size and operating noise. The self-service parcel or postal terminal with an entry point that has a safe door opening system controlled mechanically by a tray inserted into the console. Closing the doors is also controlled mechanically when the tray is pulled away from the console. The self-service terminal according to this invention provides a structurally simplified moving mast and a safe door opening and closing system that does not require a separate motor or drive. the mechanism to operate the single sliding door has a horizontal slide supporting a swivel lock mechanism, a vertical slide having a counterweight, and an L-shaped drive belt loop connecting the swivel lock mechanism, the counterweight, and the console sliding door. The door moves upward to a closed position and downward to open position via front-to-back movement of the swivel lock mechanism on the horizontal rail, and the door slides downwards to an open position when a parcel tray is pushed by the loader on to an end position on the guiderails. The door slides upward to a closed position when the parcel tray is pulled off by the loader from the guiderails and the counterweight moves the swivel lock mechanism to end of the horizontal slide where locking teeth engage with a locking pin so as to make it impossible to open the door from outside.