DE1829154U - POS AND PACKING TABLE FOR SELF-SERVICE SHOPS. - Google Patents

Description

Checkout and packing table for self-service shops In self-service shops, the cash register and packaging table at the same time as a control and an accelerated one Serving the customer as the conclusion of the purchase process. In return In view of the overall very changing requirements for individual processes and their respective scope, it is necessary that the checkout and packing table meet these requirements in all cases, especially a smooth process that takes place for the customer without avoidable waiting times during main business hours is guaranteed.

For this reason, double checkouts were developed a long time ago in order to accelerate the checkout process are described in the magazine "Self Service and Super- market ", March 1958 and in the magazine" Self-Service ", Issue 4, May 1958.

The main characteristic of these double checkout desks consists essentially in that at the head end of the long sides, on which the flow of customers from the self-service store Moved past for clearance, reversed on both sides There are cash registers with storage areas for the shopping basket facing the customer, from which the goods accounted for by a cashier via one on the long side running conveyor belt to a packing station at the other one directed towards the exit End of a packer are fed.

The buyer can thereby on his way to the exit the individual Quickly handle billing and packaging processes, even if they are large. The formation of the double checkout in the form of a built-in room offers also the advantage for times of particularly strong crowds, yet another place to be provided for a cashier, so that the cash registers arranged at the access end You can limit yourself to billing during the payment process from this Cashier from; is done.

In these double checkout desks of the known type, however, there is the Disadvantage that they have a relatively large space requirement as a unit and used for heavy duty use, so they are only for self-service stores certain minimum requirements come into consideration and / or otherwise not fully be exploited.

The present invention relates to a checkout counter of the present invention Principle for self-service shops of all sizes and types and aims through their new structure a usability from the one-man operation up to occupations, which, according to the given experience, have the greatest demands on a strong flow of customers and faster clearance, e.g. B. has grown with an occupation of 4 to 6 employees are.

The sales and checkout counter according to the invention is essentially characterized in that it is composed of two main elements in a modular manner is, each of the above principle according to a parking space for the Shopping cart and the cash register for registering the contents of the basket, as well as a conveyor belt for removal to the packing station, with the proviso that the conveyor belt and storage space represent separate elements and, depending on the arrangement, this combination the cash registers on one or the other long side. shelf with one or other element is united in order to meet the requirement that the till service Work right-handed after the parking space and at the head end (access side) to the customer can.

The two units can be used on their own and can be used for a lot low access be occupied by a person who z. B. supplies the cash register, cashed and also packed the goods.

If necessary, a special packer can come here, too Registering, cashing and packing can be done by three people.

Two combinations of the aforementioned type which, as explained above, on the one hand have a cash register on the element for receiving the storage basket, On the other hand, an element for the assembly line, can easily be converted into a double checkout counter put together and put together with a few additional elements to form closed cash desks, which, as mentioned, can be manned by up to 6 operators can.

Reference is made to the drawing for a more detailed explanation.

This shows: In Figures 1 to 7, the modular assemblies Main element with its three additional elements schematically in plan view, the figures 8 to 11 illustrate options for assembling individual occupation systems up to large systems as examples.

In detail, Figures 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 show two parts for already usable basic elements. The cash register-like in the usual way Structure according to FIG. 1 with a closed outer wall 1 has a recessed one side obliquely inwardly inclined adjustment surface 2 for the shopping basket and a parking space, e.g. B. a slightly lower paragraph 3 for the Shopping basket of the customer following in the direction of arrow 4, so that this opportunity is given to prepare for payment. Below this parking space an open compartment is expediently provided, e.g. B. for inserting a collecting tank for empty bottles, whereby this compartment can go through to under the supplementary element.

According to Figure 1, 5 is the wing for installing a cash register, z. B. a horizontally built-in cash register, provided as it is under the trade name SWEDA cash registers are known. As can be seen, the formation of the Element according to Figure 1, the cash register immediately at the head end with the parking space for the shopping basket united. In this case the element of Figure 2 is essentially only formed by the assembly line housing part, which is also outwardly through a Wall is complete and either the built-in assembly line 6 or a cutout for the use of such an assembly line.

7 is a goods barrier for separating the goods of two purchases successive customers, for example the packer packing the goods of the previous customer is not finished yet. 8 and 9 are money cups for accepted and returned money. 10 is the assembly point for the goods to be packed. 11 is a storage area for the shopping bag in the form of a running along Console for example in the wall area 12 is a final door that is beneficial is removable and which are provided with a suspension device for wrapping paper can.

With the combination element to be arranged in mirror image according to the figures 3 and 4 the same parts are provided, only the wing is for installation the cash register in this case attached to the assembly line element part, so that the cash register operator can sit in the reverse position to operate the other cash register.

Of the additional elements, the element according to FIG. 5 is a frame or box-like housing 18 with shelves or individual boxes for accommodation so-called impulse sales item. This element serves as a front panel and can either be used if only one of the combination elements as mentioned above or an assembly of the type to be described below is present.

The fields 13 are expediently deepened and can be boxes, baskets or the like. The element 18 is advantageous with a hinge and with Rollers are provided so that it can also be rolled to the side and at the same time as an exit door for the cash registers. operators can be used. The additional element after Figure 6 is only for cases of such assemblies in which another cashier to use a space as a table surface and to place a cash register. The table surface is denoted by 14, the cassette 15.

Instead of the element according to FIG. 6, another cashier the element of Figure 7 can be used with two cash boxes, e.g. B. interchangeable Bakelite inserts 16 and a partition 17.

FIG. 8 shows the basic structural stage made up of two elements according to the figures 1 and 2 with operating personnel indicated by the dashed circles. From this it is easy to see that for a small system with 1 to 3 people Occupation can meet all requirements, but with a few simple steps, As Figure 9 shows, this basic level without any noteworthy shifts due to inserts, z. B. the additional elements according to Figure 5, can be expanded to a room that offers a better demarcation to the front. By putting together the above Elements and more, a large system can be added in just a few simple steps Create space for 5 or 6 operators.

The system is space-saving, avoids the formation of queues of waiting People and also saves valuable sales space and personnel. The single ones When assembled, parts result in boxes that are closed from the outside against the customer. The use of the individual parts for the storage of the shopping baskets before, and before Especially during the registration process, the possibility of adding shelves for Shopping bags and compartments for collecting empty bottles or the like. Serves the increased convenience of the customer.

The system can be adapted to practically any space, e.g. B. set up centrally in the sales room or on a side wall.

There are also other combinations or individual applications of the elements possible ; even if the illustrated embodiments are particularly advantageous, however, they are only to be regarded as examples relating to training in detail, e.g. B. the shape of the shelves by installing additional equipment or machines, such as scales or coffee grinders or glass shelves, the most diverse Wishes and needs can be adapted.

The individual components, especially the basic components with storage space for shopping basket, with conveyor belt and goods shelf, as well as depending on the right or Left-hand access to the cash register counter on one or the other basic building element, are appropriately equipped with means that ensure cohesion and depending on the selected assembly forms, especially in the case of large systems, a closed one Box-like system with a rectangular or trapezoidal floor plan. These Means can e.g. B. latching elements, such as resilient latching hooks on the colliding Surfaces or walls, as well as hooks and eyes in simple cases, and finally Wedge surfaces or other extensions that are in or under the abutting part slide and with angled position of the parts to each other, z. B. according to Figure 10, close the angular spaces that are formed.

According to the invention, as a whole, new checkout counters or. Double cash desk forms created.

After that, individual combinations, e.g. B. in large systems Elements with a solid whole are made up of parts, which two or more of the individual elements shown above. So z. B. in some cases Elements according to Figure 8 represent a whole.

Claims (4)

IS c hat z an pr üche ------------------------------ 1. Checkout and packing table for self-service shops with a storage area for the shopping basket and arranged on the opposite side of the storage area for a cash register at the head of the sales room, as well as an assembly line housing with goods collecting area, characterized in that the storage area, furthermore the Cash register support surface and the assembly line housing with the goods collecting surface forming table part consists of modular assemblable components, with the proviso that with left-hand access the support surface for the cash register is connected to the component supporting the storage area, with right-hand access with the component receiving the assembly line. 2. Checkout and packing table according to claim 1, characterized in that that the building elements, which are closed on the outside by walls, are arranged on the outside, Additional storage areas provided in the hand area, such as storage area for the shopping basket of a successor customer and the assembly line table like a console are equipped along running shelves for shopping bags. 3. Cash desk and packing table according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that that the components with their mutual connection securing Arrangements such as retractable extensions, locking means o. The like. Equipped are. 4. Cash desk and packing table according to claims 1 to 3 characterized by creating closed boxes, especially those used for large-scale systems Additional elements, such as shelves or box-like components for storing impulse sales items, or additional cash desk surfaces or swing doors.