EP0231934A3 - Method and apparatus for dispensing and collecting trolleys, especially shopping and luggage trolleys - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for dispensing and collecting trolleys, especially shopping and luggage trolleys

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Publication number
EP0231934A3
EP0231934A3 EP87101440A EP87101440A EP0231934A3 EP 0231934 A3 EP0231934 A3 EP 0231934A3 EP 87101440 A EP87101440 A EP 87101440A EP 87101440 A EP87101440 A EP 87101440A EP 0231934 A3 EP0231934 A3 EP 0231934A3
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Prior art keywords
trolleys
dispensing
collecting
luggage
especially shopping
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Application number
EP87101440A
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German (de)
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EP0231934A2 (en
EP0231934B1 (en
Inventor
Eberlein Dipl.-Ing. Herbert
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Wanzl GmbH and Co Holding KG
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Rudolf Wanzl KG
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Publication of EP0231934A3 publication Critical patent/EP0231934A3/en
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Publication of EP0231934B1 publication Critical patent/EP0231934B1/en
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Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/06—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles
    • G07F7/0618—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by carts
    • G07F7/0636—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by carts in which the trolleys or carts are kept in a restricted zone such as a coral-like enclosure, or are passing a gate before use is possible
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F10/00—Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for
    • A47F10/02—Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets
    • A47F10/04—Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets for storing or handling self-service hand-carts or baskets
    • A47F10/045—Row-length limitation means for stored shopping trolleys
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/06—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles
    • G07F7/0618—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by carts
    • G07F7/0627—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by carts in which the trolleys or carts are kept fixed or linked onto a rail or barrier

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Handcart (AREA)
  • Coin-Freed Apparatuses For Hiring Articles (AREA)
EP87101440A 1986-02-06 1987-02-03 Method and apparatus for dispensing and collecting trolleys, especially shopping and luggage trolleys Expired - Lifetime EP0231934B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE3603619 1986-02-06
DE19863603619 DE3603619A1 (en) 1986-02-06 1986-02-06 METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RELEASING AND RECEIVING TRANSPORT TROLLEYS, IN PARTICULAR SHOPPING AND LUGGAGE TROLLEYS

Publications (3)

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EP0231934A2 EP0231934A2 (en) 1987-08-12
EP0231934A3 true EP0231934A3 (en) 1988-08-31
EP0231934B1 EP0231934B1 (en) 1991-05-08

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EP87101440A Expired - Lifetime EP0231934B1 (en) 1986-02-06 1987-02-03 Method and apparatus for dispensing and collecting trolleys, especially shopping and luggage trolleys

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DE (2) DE3603619A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2611066B2 (en) * 1986-08-04 1989-07-07 Ronis Sa TROLLEY CONSIGNMENT INSTALLATION
DE3932788A1 (en) * 1989-09-30 1991-04-18 Horst Merchel DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A SHOPPING CART
DE4115547A1 (en) * 1991-05-13 1992-11-19 Peter Fuchs DEVICE FOR LIMITING SHOPPING CART ROWS
FR2691702A1 (en) * 1992-05-13 1993-12-03 Strohl Pierre Parking control equipment for supermarket trolleys - using sleeve sections with flexible trolley couplings mounted on cylinder so that operation is sequential
EP0598142B1 (en) * 1992-11-17 1996-01-10 Peter Fuchs Row length limiting device for supermarket trolleys
DE4330255A1 (en) * 1993-09-07 1995-03-09 Wanzl Entwicklung Gmbh Method and device for releasing and receiving space-saving push-in trolleys
US5551578A (en) * 1994-07-28 1996-09-03 Mccue Corporation Shopping cart storage and control station
FR2753357B1 (en) * 1996-09-18 2000-05-19 Beux Jean Pierre LIMITER OF TROLLEY PLACES PROVIDED WITH COINS
DE19814918C1 (en) * 1998-04-03 1999-07-29 Siegel Geb Gmbh Co Kg Storage station for stackable shopping trolleys or luggage trolleys having coin deposit locks

Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2704236A1 (en) * 1976-02-18 1977-08-25 Schwizer Ag K COIN OPERATED LOCKING DEVICE
DE2725530A1 (en) * 1977-06-06 1978-12-14 Bosch Gmbh Robert Coin operated luggage trolley - with coin returned when trolley parked in selected bay and locked in place by ratchet
DE2900367A1 (en) * 1978-01-10 1979-07-26 Abacco Installation Aps Control system for supermarket or luggage trolleys - has automatic lock on each trolley released by insertion of money and returns money when trolley is locked again at coupling station
DE2941732A1 (en) * 1979-10-15 1981-04-23 Manss, August, 3500 Kassel Checking station for shopping or luggage - holds wheeled trolley that passes through interlock station controlled by coin insertion
EP0070997A2 (en) * 1981-07-23 1983-02-09 Franz Wieth Device to ensure the proper return of borrowed shopping trolleys
DE3303076A1 (en) * 1983-01-29 1984-08-02 Rudolf Wanzl Kg, 8874 Leipheim Device for collecting transport trolleys, in particular shopping trolleys
EP0136715A2 (en) * 1983-10-05 1985-04-10 Ronis S.A. Coin-operated locking device

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2704236A1 (en) * 1976-02-18 1977-08-25 Schwizer Ag K COIN OPERATED LOCKING DEVICE
DE2725530A1 (en) * 1977-06-06 1978-12-14 Bosch Gmbh Robert Coin operated luggage trolley - with coin returned when trolley parked in selected bay and locked in place by ratchet
DE2900367A1 (en) * 1978-01-10 1979-07-26 Abacco Installation Aps Control system for supermarket or luggage trolleys - has automatic lock on each trolley released by insertion of money and returns money when trolley is locked again at coupling station
DE2941732A1 (en) * 1979-10-15 1981-04-23 Manss, August, 3500 Kassel Checking station for shopping or luggage - holds wheeled trolley that passes through interlock station controlled by coin insertion
EP0070997A2 (en) * 1981-07-23 1983-02-09 Franz Wieth Device to ensure the proper return of borrowed shopping trolleys
DE3303076A1 (en) * 1983-01-29 1984-08-02 Rudolf Wanzl Kg, 8874 Leipheim Device for collecting transport trolleys, in particular shopping trolleys
EP0136715A2 (en) * 1983-10-05 1985-04-10 Ronis S.A. Coin-operated locking device

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DE3603619A1 (en) 1987-08-13
EP0231934A2 (en) 1987-08-12
EP0231934B1 (en) 1991-05-08
DE3769805D1 (en) 1991-06-13

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