EP0136525A2 - Paying counter for self-service stores - Google Patents

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EP0136525A2
EP0136525A2 EP84110155A EP84110155A EP0136525A2 EP 0136525 A2 EP0136525 A2 EP 0136525A2 EP 84110155 A EP84110155 A EP 84110155A EP 84110155 A EP84110155 A EP 84110155A EP 0136525 A2 EP0136525 A2 EP 0136525A2
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    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
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  • the innovation relates to a checkout facility for self-service stores, in which the goods on the customer passage side of the checkout housing are transferred from the lower store area of a shopping cart to a conveyor device and are returned to the customer at the removal point of the facility after the respective prices have been registered.
  • the wall of the cash register housing on the customer passage side extends down in one plane to the bottom surface of the self-service store, so that the shopping cart is pushed past by the customer along this wall.
  • the cashier or the cashier must turn away from their cashier and bend over the conveyor to see the lower loading area of the cart, since this area is from the Cashier from i cannot be overlooked due to the relatively high wall on the passage side of the checkout facility.
  • the task of the innovation is therefore to improve a checkout device of the type mentioned in the introduction so that a quick and complete detection of all goods of the shopping cart is guaranteed without loss of time.
  • the solution of this object is achieved by the specified checkout device, and is characterized in that the G e-housing recessed in the casing, having at the Kircetcsseite one to the passage side open, and extending at least up to the checkout station area extending drive-through channel as a restricted guidance for the shopping cart, that the height of the channel is flush with the lower loading area and that the width of the channel is at least substantially matched to the width of the shopping cart.
  • the cash register device requires a smaller footprint, since on the customer passage side of the device only space for the customer passage must be provided, for which a smaller aisle width is required than for the previously known implementation of the shopping trolley outside the cash box.
  • the cash register housing and the shopping cart now form a coordinated unit that fulfills the intended purpose.
  • the cash register device in question initially comprises a stationary part 1, which comprises a conventional cash register housing 2, which, in a known manner, has a conveyor device 3 for the goods to be paid for (not shown) Goods removal point 4, a cashier 5 and a shelf 6 for, for example, change.
  • a drive-through channel 8 is provided as a forced guide for a shopping cart 9 (FIGS. 3 and 4).
  • This drive-through channel is open to the passage side 7 and jumps back so far into the cash box housing 2 that the channel width corresponds at least substantially to the width of the shopping trolley 9, as can be clearly seen from FIGS. 3 and 4.
  • the channel 8 extends at least into the checkout area; This is approximately the area in which the cashier has her place, that is, between the cashier 5 and the shelf 6. From this area, the channel 8 can run out at an angle to the passage side 7, as shown in FIG. 1. Alternatively, however, it is also possible for the channel 8 to run along the entire length under the housing 2.
  • the height H of the drive-through channel 8 is aligned flush with the lower loading surface 10 of the shopping trolley 9, as shown in FIG. 4. It follows from this that the goods located on this loading area 10 must be completely unloaded and loaded onto the conveyor device 3 so that the shopping cart or its lower loading area 9 can be pushed through the channel 8.
  • the width B of the drive-through channel also essentially corresponds at least Lichen the width of the lower loading area 10 of the car 9.
  • the width of the through-channel 8 is determined by a delimitation body 11 which is separate from the cash box housing 2 and has a small distance from the wall 2a on the passage side 7 of the cash box housing 2.
  • the shopping cart 9 shown has, in addition to its lower loading area, an upper loading area 12, for example in the form of a basket-like configuration.
  • the upper loading surface 12 is supported by a support 13, which can be made, for example, of an angular profile material, which in turn is mounted on the lower loading surface 10 or on the chassis 9 of the trolley, namely on that side of the shopping trolley 9 that the Passage side 7 is facing. The distance mentioned is therefore only so large that the support 13 can pass.
  • the delimitation body 11 it can also be carried out in such a way that a body 14 which hangs from the upper wall of the channel 8 and faces the passage side 7 is provided in the entry area of the channel 8.
  • the width of the lower loading area 10 of the carriage 9 must be somewhat smaller than the total width B of the drive-through channel 8.
  • the limiting body 14 does not extend to the floor surface on which the housing 2 is located, so that the carriage arrives his leader rod, with which he is guided by hand and the soci to the side and then upwards, comfortably, through which channel 8 can be pushed.
  • the shopping carts can have two loading areas 10 and 12. However, it is also possible to use shopping carts with only the lower loading area 10.
  • a common feature, however, is that the level of the lower loading area 10 corresponds to the height H of the drive-through channel, so that only an unloaded shopping cart can be pushed through the channel. It is also a prerequisite that the width of the shopping cart and the width of the drive-through channel essentially coincide, so that, with the exception of a certain edge area of the shopping cart required for vertical support 13, the entire lower loading area must be pushed into channel 8.
  • At least one lateral, freely rotating guide and protective roller 15 is provided in the drive-in area and faces the inner side wall 8a of the channel 8. This roller also simultaneously protects the side wall 8a against being hit by the carriage 9.
  • the conveying device 3 has an ascending feed section 3a and a descending discharge section 3b. This has the advantage that the goods from the shopping cart 9 only need to be lifted by a small none D or by a small amount when recharging.
  • the cash register device described above is particularly advantageous for so-called collection markets, which are also known under the name "cash and carry". However, it is also possible to use these facilities in supermarkets, whereby changes which are within the scope of the innovation can be made.

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1. Checkout counter system for self-service shops wherein the merchandise is put from the lower loading surface (10) of a shopping cart (9) onto a conveying device (3) at the customers' aisle side (7) of the cashier's counter (2) and is given back to the customer after registration of the respective prices in the issuance section (4) of the system, characterized in that the cashier's counter (2) has a passing channel (8) along the customers' aisle (7) which is formed by a recess in the counter being open towards the aisle and reaching at least the cash desk and which is functioning as a restricted guidance for the shopping cart (9), that limiting bodies (11, 14) force the shopping cart (9) to be pushed in the passing channel (8) in the longitudinal direction of the shopping cart (9), that the height (H) of the passing channel (8) is even with the lower loading surface (10) and that the width (B) of the passing channel (8) basically corresponds to the width of the lower loading surface (10) of the shopping cart (9).

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Die Neuerung betrifft eine Kasseneinrichtung für Selbstbedienungsläden, bei der die Waren an der Kundendurchgangsseite des Kassengehäuses von der unteren Ladenfläche eines Einkaufswagens auf eine Fördervorrichtung gegeben und nach Registrierung der jeweiligen Preise dem Kunden an der Entnahmestelle der Einrichtung zurückgegeben werden.The innovation relates to a checkout facility for self-service stores, in which the goods on the customer passage side of the checkout housing are transferred from the lower store area of a shopping cart to a conveyor device and are returned to the customer at the removal point of the facility after the respective prices have been registered.

Bei den bekannten Kasseneinrichtungen der vorgenannten Art reicht die Wandung des Kassengehäuses auf der Kundendurchgangsseite in einer Ebene bis zur Bodenfläche des Selbstbedienungsladens herunter, so daß der Einkaufswagen vom Kunden entlang dieser Wandung vorbeigeschoben wird. Zur Kontrolle, ob der vorbeizuschiebende und abgeladene Einkaufswagen auf seiner unteren Ladefläche auch wirklich keine Waren mehr enthält, muß sich die Kassiererin bzw. das Kassenpersonal von ihrem Kassiergerät abwenden und über die Fördervorrichtung beugen, um die untere Ladefläche des Wagens einzusehen, da diese Fläche vom Kassierplatz aus i wegen der genannten, relativ hohen Wandung auf der Durchgangsseite der Kasseneinrichtung nicht überblickt werden kann. Dies verzögert den Kassiervorgang nicht unerheblich und ermöglicht ein Hindurchschleusen von Waren ohne Bezahlung, zum Beispiel wenn Waren hohen Gewichtes nicht auf die Fördervorrichtung gelegt werden, so daß die Kassiererin zwar die auf der unteren Ladefläche befindlichen Waren des höheren Gewichtes mit dementsprechend großem Volumen, nicht aber die dazwischen versteckten kleineren Waren einsehen kann.In the known cash register devices of the aforementioned type, the wall of the cash register housing on the customer passage side extends down in one plane to the bottom surface of the self-service store, so that the shopping cart is pushed past by the customer along this wall. To check whether the shopping cart to be pushed past and unloaded really no longer contains any goods on its lower loading area, the cashier or the cashier must turn away from their cashier and bend over the conveyor to see the lower loading area of the cart, since this area is from the Cashier from i cannot be overlooked due to the relatively high wall on the passage side of the checkout facility. This noticeably delays the checkout process and enables goods to be passed through without loading Payment, for example, if goods of high weight are not placed on the conveyor, so that the cashier can see the goods of higher weight on the lower loading area with a correspondingly large volume, but not the smaller goods hidden in between.

Die Aufgabe der Neuerung besteht somit in der Verbesserung einer Kasseneinrichtung der einleitend angeführten Art dahingehend, daß ohne Zeitverlust eine schnelle und lückenlose Erfassung aller Waren des Einkaufswagens gewährleistet ist.The task of the innovation is therefore to improve a checkout device of the type mentioned in the introduction so that a quick and complete detection of all goods of the shopping cart is guaranteed without loss of time.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe geht von der angegebenen Kasseneinrichtung aus und kennzeichnet sich dadurch, daß das Ge-häuse an der Kundendurchgancsseite einen in das Gehäuse zurückspringenden, zur Durchgangsseite hin offenen, und sich wenigstens bis zum Kassierstellenbereich erstreckenden Durchfahrkanal als Zwangsführung für den Einkaufswagen aufweist, daß die Höhe des Kanals bündig auf die untere Ladefläche und daß die Breite des Kanals wenigstens im wesentlichen auf die Breite des Einkaufswagens abgestimmt ist.The solution of this object is achieved by the specified checkout device, and is characterized in that the G e-housing recessed in the casing, having at the Kundendurchgancsseite one to the passage side open, and extending at least up to the checkout station area extending drive-through channel as a restricted guidance for the shopping cart, that the height of the channel is flush with the lower loading area and that the width of the channel is at least substantially matched to the width of the shopping cart.

Durch diese Lösung muß die untere Ladefläche des Einkaufswagens vollständig entladen werden, da der Magen sonst nicht den für ihn bestimmten Durchgang passieren kann. Damit ist gewährleistet, daß sämtliche Waren des Einkaufswagens preislich erfaßt werden. Weiter entfällt die umständliche Sichtkontrolle der unteren Ladefläche des Einkaufswagens, so daß die Kassiererin die Abrechnung der Waren sehr zügig vornehmen kann. Schließlich benötigt die neuerungsgemäße Kasseneinrichtung eine geringere Aufstellfläche, da auf der Kundendurchgangsseite der Einrichtung lediglich Platz für den Durchgang der Kunden vorgesehen sein muß, wofür eine geringere Gangbreite erforderlich ist als für die vorbekannte, außerhalb des Kassengehäuses erfolgende Durchführung des Einkaufswagens. Das Kassengehäuse und der Einkaufswagen bilden nunmehr eine aufeinander abgestimmte Einheit, die den beabsichtigten Zweck erfüllt.With this solution, the lower loading area of the shopping trolley must be completely unloaded, otherwise the stomach cannot pass through the passage intended for it. So that is ensures that all goods in the shopping cart are priced. Furthermore, the cumbersome visual inspection of the lower loading area of the shopping cart is no longer necessary, so that the cashier can settle the goods very quickly. Finally, the cash register device according to the innovation requires a smaller footprint, since on the customer passage side of the device only space for the customer passage must be provided, for which a smaller aisle width is required than for the previously known implementation of the shopping trolley outside the cash box. The cash register housing and the shopping cart now form a coordinated unit that fulfills the intended purpose.

Die Neuerung ist nachstehend anhand eines in den anliegenden Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispieles näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

  • Figur 1 Das Ausführungsbeispiel in perspektivischer Ansicht,
  • Figur 2, 3 und 4 das Ausführungsbeispiel in Seitenansicht, Aufsicht bzw. Endansicht.
The innovation is explained below with reference to an embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings. Show it:
  • 1 shows the exemplary embodiment in a perspective view,
  • Figures 2, 3 and 4, the embodiment in side view, top view and end view.

Die fragliche Kasseneinrichtung umfaßt zunächst gemäß Figur 1 einen stationären Teil 1, der ein übliches Kassengehäuse 2 umfaßt, das in bekannter Weise eine Fördervorrichtung 3 für die zu bezahlenden Waren (nicht gezeigt), eine Warenentnahmestelle 4, ein Kassiergerät 5 sowie eine Ablage 6 für zum Beispiel Wechselgeld einschließt.According to FIG. 1, the cash register device in question initially comprises a stationary part 1, which comprises a conventional cash register housing 2, which, in a known manner, has a conveyor device 3 for the goods to be paid for (not shown) Goods removal point 4, a cashier 5 and a shelf 6 for, for example, change.

Auf der Kundendurchgangsseite 7 des Kassengehäuses 2 ist ein Durchfahrkanal 8 als Zwangsführung für einen Einkaufswagen 9 (Figur 3 und 4) vorgesehen. Dieser Durchfahrkanal ist zur Durchgangsseite 7-hin offen und springt so weit in das Kassengehäuse 2 zurück, daß die Kanalbreite wenigstens im wesentlichen der Breite des Einkaufswagens 9 entspricht, wie dies aus den Figuren 3 und 4 deutlich zu erkennen ist. In Längsrichtung erstreckt sich der Kanal 8 wenigstens bis in den Kassierstellenbereich; das ist etwa der Bereich, in dem die Kassiererin ihren Platz hat, also zwischen dem Kassiergerät 5 und der Ablage 6. Ab diesem Bereich kann der Kanal 8 zur Durchgangsseite 7 hin schräg auslaufen, wie es Figur 1 zeigt. Alternativ ist es jedoch auch möglich, daß der Kanal 8 auf ganzer Länge unter dem Gehäuse 2 entlang führen kann.On the customer passage side 7 of the cash register housing 2, a drive-through channel 8 is provided as a forced guide for a shopping cart 9 (FIGS. 3 and 4). This drive-through channel is open to the passage side 7 and jumps back so far into the cash box housing 2 that the channel width corresponds at least substantially to the width of the shopping trolley 9, as can be clearly seen from FIGS. 3 and 4. In the longitudinal direction, the channel 8 extends at least into the checkout area; This is approximately the area in which the cashier has her place, that is, between the cashier 5 and the shelf 6. From this area, the channel 8 can run out at an angle to the passage side 7, as shown in FIG. 1. Alternatively, however, it is also possible for the channel 8 to run along the entire length under the housing 2.

Die Höhe H des Durchfahrkanals 8 ist bündig auf die untere Ladefläche 10 des Einkaufswagens 9 abgestimmt, wie Figur 4 zeigt. Hieraus ergibt sich, daß die auf dieser Ladefläche 10 befindlichen Waren vollständig abgeladen und auf die Fördervorrichtung 3 aufgeladen werden müssen, damit der Einkaufswagen bzw. seine untere Ladefläche 9 durch den Kanal 8 hindurchgeschoben werden kann. Die Breite B des Durchfahrkanals entspricht ebenfalls wenigstens im wesentlichen der Breite der unteren Ladefläche 10 des Wagens 9. 1m dargestellten Fall wird die Breite des Durchfahrkanals 8 durch einen vom Kassengehäuse 2 getrennten Begrenzungskörper 11 festgelegt, der von der Wandung 2a auf der Durchgangsseite 7 des Kassengehäuses 2 einen geringen Abstand aufweist. Dies ist erforderlich, da der gezeigte Einkaufswagen 9 zusätzlich zu seiner unteren Ladefläche eine obere Ladefläche 12, zum Beispiel in Form einer korbartigen Ausgestaltung, aufweist. Die obere Ladefläche 12 wird von einer Abstützung 13, die zum Beispiel aus einem Winkelprofilmaterial hergestellt sein kann, getragen, die wiederum auf der unteren Ladefläche 10 oder am Fahrgestell 9 des Wagens montiert ist, und zwar-auf derjenigen Seite des Einkaufswagens 9, die der Durchgangsseite 7 zugekehrt ist. Der genannte Abstand ist also nur so groß, daß die Abstützung 13 passieren kann.The height H of the drive-through channel 8 is aligned flush with the lower loading surface 10 of the shopping trolley 9, as shown in FIG. 4. It follows from this that the goods located on this loading area 10 must be completely unloaded and loaded onto the conveyor device 3 so that the shopping cart or its lower loading area 9 can be pushed through the channel 8. The width B of the drive-through channel also essentially corresponds at least Lichen the width of the lower loading area 10 of the car 9. In the case shown, the width of the through-channel 8 is determined by a delimitation body 11 which is separate from the cash box housing 2 and has a small distance from the wall 2a on the passage side 7 of the cash box housing 2. This is necessary since the shopping cart 9 shown has, in addition to its lower loading area, an upper loading area 12, for example in the form of a basket-like configuration. The upper loading surface 12 is supported by a support 13, which can be made, for example, of an angular profile material, which in turn is mounted on the lower loading surface 10 or on the chassis 9 of the trolley, namely on that side of the shopping trolley 9 that the Passage side 7 is facing. The distance mentioned is therefore only so large that the support 13 can pass.

In alternativer Ausbildung des Begrenzungskörpers 11 kann auch so vorgegangen werden, daß im Einfahrbereich des Kanals 8 ein von der Oberwandung des Kanals 8 herabhängender Körper 14 vorgesehen ist, der der Durchgangsseite 7 zugekehrt ist. In einem solchen Fall muß also die Breite der unteren Ladefläche 10 des Wagens 9 etwas kleiner sein als die Gesamtbreite B des Durchfahrkanals 8. der Begrenzungs- körper 14 erstreckt sich nicht bis zur Bodenfläche, auf dem das Gehäuse 2 steht, so daß der Wagen an seinem Führungsgestange, mit den er von Hand geführt wrid und das soci zur Seite und dann nach oben erstrecht, bequen durch der, Kanal 8 geschoben werden kann.In an alternative embodiment of the delimitation body 11, it can also be carried out in such a way that a body 14 which hangs from the upper wall of the channel 8 and faces the passage side 7 is provided in the entry area of the channel 8. In such a case, the width of the lower loading area 10 of the carriage 9 must be somewhat smaller than the total width B of the drive-through channel 8. The limiting body 14 does not extend to the floor surface on which the housing 2 is located, so that the carriage arrives his leader rod, with which he is guided by hand and the soci to the side and then upwards, comfortably, through which channel 8 can be pushed.

Die Einkaufswagen können wie dargestellt zwei Ladeflächen 10 und 12 aufweisen. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, Einkaufswagen mit nur der unteren Ladefläche 10 zu verwenden. Gemeinsames Merkmal ist jedoch, daß die Ebene der unteren Ladefläche 10 der Höhe H des Durchfahrkanals entspricht, so daß nur ein entladener Einkaufswagen durch den Kanal geschoben werden kann. Voraussetzung ist ferner, daß die Breite des Einkaufswagens und Breite des Durchfahrkanals im wesentlichen übereinstimmen, so daß mit Ausnahme eines gewissen, für die senkrechte Abstützung 13 erforderlichen Randbereiches des Einkaufswagens die gesamte untere Ladefläche in den Kanal 8 geschoben werden muß.As shown, the shopping carts can have two loading areas 10 and 12. However, it is also possible to use shopping carts with only the lower loading area 10. A common feature, however, is that the level of the lower loading area 10 corresponds to the height H of the drive-through channel, so that only an unloaded shopping cart can be pushed through the channel. It is also a prerequisite that the width of the shopping cart and the width of the drive-through channel essentially coincide, so that, with the exception of a certain edge area of the shopping cart required for vertical support 13, the entire lower loading area must be pushed into channel 8.

Um das Einfahren des Einkaufswagens 9 in den Durchfahrkanal 8 zu erleichtern, ist im Einfahrbereich wenigstens eine seitliche, sich frei drehende Führungs- und Schutzrolle 15 vorgesehen, die der inneren Seitenwand 8a des Kanals 8 zugekehrt ist. Diese Rolle schützt auch gleichzeitig die Seitenwand 8a gegen Bestoßen durch den Wagen 9.In order to facilitate the entry of the shopping trolley 9 into the drive-through channel 8, at least one lateral, freely rotating guide and protective roller 15 is provided in the drive-in area and faces the inner side wall 8a of the channel 8. This roller also simultaneously protects the side wall 8a against being hit by the carriage 9.

Wie insbesondere aus den Figuren 1 und 2 ersichtlich ist, weist die Fördervorrichtung 3 einen ansteigenden Zuförderabschnitt 3a und einen abfallenden Abförderabschnitt 3b auf. Dies hat den Vorteil, daß die Waren vom Einkaufswagen 9 nur noch um eine geringe none angenoben Dzw. um eine geringe Höhe beim Wiederaufladen abgesetzt werden müssen.As can be seen in particular from FIGS. 1 and 2, the conveying device 3 has an ascending feed section 3a and a descending discharge section 3b. This has the advantage that the goods from the shopping cart 9 only need to be lifted by a small none D or by a small amount when recharging.

Die vorstehend beschriebene Kasseneinrichtung eignet sich besonders vorteilhaft für sogenannte Abholmärkte, die auch unter der Bezeichnung "cash and carry" bekannt sind. Es ist aber auch möglich, diese Einrichtungen in Supermärkten einzusetzen, wobei im Rahmen der Neuerung liegende Abänderungen vorgenommen werden können.The cash register device described above is particularly advantageous for so-called collection markets, which are also known under the name "cash and carry". However, it is also possible to use these facilities in supermarkets, whereby changes which are within the scope of the innovation can be made.

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1. Kasseneinrichtung für Selbstbedienungsläden, bei der die Waren an der Kundendurchgangsseite des Kassengehäuses von der unteren Ladefläche eines Einkaufswagens auf eine Fördervorrichtung gegeben und nach Registrierung der jeweiligen Preise dem Kunden an der Entnahmestelle der Einrichtung zurückgegeben werden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Kassengehäuse (2) an der Kundendurchgangsseite (7) einen in das Gehäuse zurückspringenden, zur Durch- gancsseite hin offenen und sich wenigstens bis zum Kassierstellenbereich erstreckenden Durchfahrkanal (8) als Zwangsführung für den Einkaufswagen (9) aufweist, daß die Höhe (H) des Kanals (8) bündig auf die untere Ladefläche (10) und daß die Breite (B) des Kanals wenigstens in wesentlichen auf die Breite des Einkaufswagens (9) abgestimmt ist. 1st K asse device for self-service shops, wherein optionally the goods to the customer passage side of the POS housing from the lower loading surface of a shopping cart onto a conveying device and the customer is returned to the sampling point of the apparatus of registration of the respective prices, characterized in that the POS housing (2) the customer passage side (7) a recessed into the housing, to transit g ancsseite open toward and at least to the checkout station area extending drive-through passage (8) as a restricted guidance for the shopping cart (9), that the height (H) of the channel (8) flush with the lower loading surface (10) and that the width (B) of the channel is at least essentially matched to the width of the shopping trolley (9). 2. Kasseneinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Einfahrbereich des Durchfahrkanals (8) auf der Kundendurchgangsseite (7) ein die Durchfahrbreite des Kanals (8) festlegender Begrenzungskörper (11; 14) vorgesehen ist.2. Cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that the passage width of the channel (8) defining limiting body (11; 14) is provided in the drive-in area of the drive-through channel (8) on the customer passage side (7). 3. Kasseneinrichtung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Begrenzungskörper (11) in einem Abstand zur Wandung (2a) auf der Kundendurchgangsseite (7) des Gehäuses (2) angeordnet ist.3. Cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that the limiting body (11) is arranged at a distance from the wall (2a) on the customer passage side (7) of the housing (2). 4. Kasseneinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, 2 oder 3, bei der der Einkaufswagen zusätzlich eine obere Ladefläche aufweist, die an einer senkrechten Abstützung des Wagens befestigt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abstützung (13) an der der Gehäuseseite (2a) zugekehrten Längsseite des Einkaufswagens (9) angeordnet ist.4. Cash register device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, in which the shopping cart additionally has an upper loading surface which is fastened to a vertical support of the carriage, characterized in that the support (13) on the longitudinal side of the housing side (2a) facing the Shopping trolley (9) is arranged. 5. Kasseneinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, 2, 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Einfahrbereich des Durchfahrkanals (8) wenigstens eine seitliche, sich frei drehende Führungs- und Schutzrolle (15) vorgesehen ist.5. Cash register device according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that in the drive-in area of the drive-through channel (8) at least one lateral, freely rotating guide and protective roller (15) is provided. 6. Kasseneinrichtung nach wenigstens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fördervorrichtung (3) einen ansteigenden Zuförderabschnitt (3a) und einen abfallenden Abförderabschnitt (3b) aufweist.6. Cash register device according to at least one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the conveying device (3) has an increasing feed section (3a) and a falling discharge section (3b).
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