DE3312155A1 - Taximeter, especially for taxis and public motor vehicles in general - Google Patents

Description

DR.- I NG, Ή. H. WI L'NBtM '"' · ^: D I'plV-'IN GH DAUSTER D-7000 STUTTGART 1 · GYMNASIUMSTRASSE 31B- TELEFON (07 11) 291133/29 28 57

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Taximeters, especially for taxis and public vehicles

in general

The present invention relates to a taximeter, in particular intended for taxis and public vehicles in general.

It is well known that these taximeters are used in taxis and public vehicles appropriate to the amount to be paid according to the distance traveled as a function of the resulting parameters to calculate and visually display this amount.

The currently known taximeters, as advantageous as they may be, all have a number of known disadvantages, which until now have been accepted. In particular it proves their installation in the vehicles used as taxis is currently quite cumbersome ο The consequences of such a

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Chen installation are almost always felt to be disadvantageous, be it from the feasibility or in terms of the resulting space conditions / which have a detrimental effect on comfort in the taxi. As of the currently Only a very small proportion of motor vehicles in operation are used as taxis, usually none Preparations have been made to install the taximeter in them make it easier, and it cannot be foreseen that this will change in the future.

The object of this invention is to provide a taximeter which is designed so that the aforementioned Disadvantages are overcome.

The task is solved by a taximeter, which has a counter in a housing for calculating the amount to be paid contains according to the route and at least one display device for the amount calculated by the counter, which is in a housing is housed independently of that of the counter and is connected to it via a connection cable.

According to the invention, the taximeter preferably also comprises a printing unit for issuing a receipt for the mentioned amount, which is housed in a housing, independent of that of the counter and via a connection cable with this connected is.

The main advantage of the taximeter according to the invention results from the unusual ease of installation, with the counter, for example, on a shelf or mounted in a storage compartment of the motor vehicle and that Display device, for example, can easily be attached to the dashboard or to the ceiling or to the tunnel console.

Further features and advantages of the taximeter according to the invention emerge from the following description of a

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preferred embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings is shown. Show it

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a taximeter accordingly the invention,

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the interior of a motor vehicle in which the taximeter according to FIG. 1 in a first installation example is arranged, and

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and 4 further examples for the installation of the taximeter according to FIG. 1.

In the drawings, 1 is a global taximeter of the invention. The taximeter consists of a counter 2, a display device 3 and a printing unit

The counter 2 is housed in a sealed housing 5 which has the shape of a flattened right edge; it serves to to calculate the amount to be paid according to the trip as a function of the duration and mileage, with the signal a clock contained therein and not shown and the signal from a speed indicator, also not shown, which is on the transmission is connected, is being processed.

The display device 3 is housed in a sealed housing 6 which is independent of the housing 5 of the counter 2 and which Has the shape of an elongated right edge. The display device 3 can be connected to the counter 2 via a connecting cable 7.

The housing 6 has a transparent pane on a longer side 8, on which a large number of displays, all labeled 9, are visible, with which the display device 3 is provided is to be paid and calculated by the counter

Display amount. There is also a push button panel on the 3 isL display device 10 provided with different push buttons for operating the taximeter. In detail, the snap-fastener panel contains 10 a push button 11 for start, a push button 12 for Stop, a push button 13 for entering the surcharge, a Push button 14 for resetting and finally a push button 15 for storing.

The printing unit 4 is contained in a sealed housing 16 which has the shape of a right-hand corner and is connected via a connecting cable 17 connected to the counter 2. The printing unit 4 is used to issue a receipt for the amount in question; in detail the housing 16 is provided with a slot 18 from which the end of a paper roll 19 located in the printing unit protrudes and can be torn off.

2, 3 and 4 are three different installation examples of the taximeter 1 according to the invention in the interior 20 of a taxi.

The counter 2 is preferably and easily in a storage compartment

21 housed. In this way, no space is taken away from a possible passenger on the front passenger seat, it is protected against impacts and essentially hidden from view.

In the three examples, the display device is easily attached to the tunnel

22 (see FIG. 2) , by means of a suitable holder 24 on the dashboard 23 (see FIG. 3) or on the ceiling 25 (see FIG. 4).

The installation of the display device 3 with its small dimensions at the three locations shown in the examples is easy to carry out and can be freely selected by the vehicle owner at will.

The printing unit is finally attached to the tunnel 22 easily and quickly in accordance with the examples described.

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Obviously, depending on the interior of the Taxis also have other ways to install the taximeter according to the invention. For example, the counter 2 can also arranged inside any storage spaces or under the seat. or directly in the trunk or engine compartment will.

In addition to those mentioned in the examples, others can also be used Places for the attachment of the display device 3 and finally for the printing unit 4 can be easily found.

From the above description the one with the obviously results Taximeter according to the invention achieved advantage, namely that of a significant simplification of the installation compared to the. previously known taximeters.

Another advantage of the taximeter according to the invention is that it reduces the usable space for the Passengers limited to a minimum.

Finally, the taximeter complies with the invention thanks to the small changes that it causes in the motor vehicle in general and in particular in the area of the driver's seat, also the special needs of taxi drivers who use their vehicle - when not in service - also for private use.

Claims (4)

DR.- ING. HH Wl LH * E: L "M" "· -: DI> lViNG. H. DAUSTER D-7000 STUTTGART 1 - · GYMNASIUMSTRASSE 31 B · TELEFON (07 11) 29 11 33/292857 Applicant: Stuttgart, March 31st 1983 P 6635 / 7a SVAMA Sp, A. Dr.W / R Via Domodossola, 19 I-Milan Claims 1. · Taximeters, especially for taxis and public vehicles in general, consisting of a counter contained in a housing for calculating the amount to be paid Amount corresponding to the distance traveled and at least one display device for the one calculated by the counter Amount, characterized in that the display device (3) in a housing (6) independent of the housing (5) of the The counter (2) is housed and connected to it via a connecting cable (7). 2. Taximeter according to claim 1, characterized in that that a printing unit (4) is provided for the output of a receipt for the amount in question, which in a Housing (16) housed and independent of the counter (2) is connected to this via a connection cable (17). 3. Taximeter according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the configured as an independent display device (3) Display device with a display disc (8) and with -2- Push buttons (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) for operation
of the taximeter is equipped. 4. Taximeter according to claim 2, characterized in that the printing unit (4) with a slot (18) for the output and the tearing off of a section of a stored inside and printable paper roll (19) is provided.