EP0231934B1 - 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 Download PDF

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EP0231934B1
EP0231934B1 EP87101440A EP87101440A EP0231934B1 EP 0231934 B1 EP0231934 B1 EP 0231934B1 EP 87101440 A EP87101440 A EP 87101440A EP 87101440 A EP87101440 A EP 87101440A EP 0231934 B1 EP0231934 B1 EP 0231934B1
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    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
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    • 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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  • the invention relates to a method and a device for releasing and receiving transport trolleys equipped with a coupling part, in particular shopping or luggage trolleys, in which the transport trolleys are removed from the fixed installation designed as a collection point and returned to the latter after use in return for payment of a coin deposit are, after the return operation of a transport vehicle, the previously paid coin deposit contained in the coupling part of the returned transport vehicle is refunded.
  • Devices of this type are preferably used in self-service shops, but also at train stations and airfields. By paying a coin deposit when a trolley is removed, the aim is to bring the trolley back to the collection point after use.
  • these transport trolleys have coupling parts which have a device for receiving and returning a coin which serves as a deposit is coupled.
  • the set goal is achieved according to the invention in that a central key is kept ready at the collection point, with the aid of which the coupling part of each returned trolley can be activated to give out the coin deposit.
  • the central key is arranged so that it can be moved on or near the holding stand and cannot be lost.
  • the advantage of the invention is that the trolleys must always be returned to the collection point if you want to get the coin deposit. A "wild" coupling of trolleys to one another far from the collection point is not possible. Furthermore, one saves a complex coin dispenser on the coupling parts in that one and the same key fits all coupling parts. Where previously a key or a similar device with the same function as the key was provided on each coupling part, this is now reduced to a single one. This enables the coupling parts to be manufactured more cheaply.
  • the method and the new device 1 are explained in more detail with reference to a drawing. You can see in the drawing a stack of nested trolleys 2, 2 ', 2 ⁇ ; in the example, they are shopping carts. It could also mean the well-known luggage trolleys,
  • the foremost transport trolley 2 'in the direction of travel is detachably coupled to a bow-shaped support stand 7. At the foremost trolley 2 'against the direction of push other trolleys 2, 2 ⁇ are releasably coupled in a row.
  • each transport trolley 2, 2 ', 2 ⁇ for example near its grip area 3, has a coupling part 4 which, in a known manner, connects a transport trolley 2, 2 ⁇ with a respective transport trolley 2, 2' or with the support stand 7.
  • the coupling parts 4 have a device 5 for receiving and returning a coin. If you insert a coin into the coupling part 4 of the rearmost transport carriage 2 ⁇ , its coupling part 4 is influenced in a known manner in such a way that its locking with the transport carriage 2 or 2 in front of it is released. The rearmost trolley 2 ⁇ can thus be found in the stack. It is available to the user. In this state, the coin remains in the coupling part 4. It cannot be removed from it manually.
  • the support stand 7 consists in the example of a U-shaped bracket 8, the legs 9 are attached to the floor.
  • a further bracket 11 is provided, which is coupled to the coupling part 4 of the foremost transport carriage 2 'in any known manner.
  • An upward post 12 is provided on the side of the bracket 8 and carries a horizontal support part 14, for example in the form of a tube or wire rope, which leads to a further post 13 which is fastened to the floor.
  • Both posts 12, 13 can be connected to a strut 18 near the ground.
  • a sliding piece 15 is mounted, which can be pushed back and forth on the support part 14.
  • An expediently sprung cord 16 leads down from the slider 15, at the end of which the central key 17 is captively attached at gripping height. With this arrangement, the central key 17 can move between the two posts 12, 13 to each trolley 2, 2 ', 2 ⁇ . It is useful to train the cord 16 only so long that each trolley 2, 2 ', 2 ⁇ , if you want to effect the issue of the coin, must be brought very close to the strut 18. This will ensure that the returned trolleys 2, 2 ', 2 ⁇ form a straight stack.
  • the two posts 12, 13 do not necessarily have to be attached to the floor. It is conceivable to lower the two posts 12, 13 from the ceiling in a shop. Likewise, the connection of the post 12 to the support stand 7 is not absolutely necessary. However, the support stand 7, the two posts 12, 13, the support member 14, if necessary, the strut 18, and the central key 17 with cord 16 and slider 15, the collection point 6, to which the trolley 2, 2 ', 2 ⁇ returned and can be removed from there.
  • a collection point 6 can also include several posts 12, 13 with support members 14 and central keys 17 set up in alignment, depending on how long the stack of trolleys 2, 2 ', 2 ⁇ should be at a maximum. Expediently, several collection points 6 can also be arranged next to one another, for example to accommodate a large number of trolleys 2, 2 ', 2 ⁇ centrally.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Freigabe und Entgegennahme von mit je einem Kopplungsteil ausgestatteten Transportwagen, insbesondere von Einkaufs- oder Gepäckwagen, bei dem die Transportwagen gegen Entrichtung eines Münzpfandes von der als Sammelstelle gestalteten ortsfesten Einrichtung entnommen und nach Gebrauch zu dieser wieder zurückgebracht werden, wobeinach erfolgtem Zurückgabevorgang eines Transportwagens das zuvor entrichtete, in dem Kopplungsteil des zurückgebrachten Transportwagens enthaltene Münzpfand zurückerstattet wird.The invention relates to a method and a device for releasing and receiving transport trolleys equipped with a coupling part, in particular shopping or luggage trolleys, in which the transport trolleys are removed from the fixed installation designed as a collection point and returned to the latter after use in return for payment of a coin deposit are, after the return operation of a transport vehicle, the previously paid coin deposit contained in the coupling part of the returned transport vehicle is refunded.

Einrichtungen dieser Art (vgl. DE-A1-2900367 oder EP-A2-0070997) werden bevorzugt in Selbstbedienungsgeschäften, aber auch auf Bahnhöfen und Flugplätzen eingesetzt. Durch die bei der Entnahme eines Transportwagens erforderliche Entrichtung eines Münzpfandes will man erreichen, daß die Transportwagen nach erfolgtem Gebrauch wieder zur Sammelstelle zurückgebracht werden. Zu diesem Zweck weisen diese Transportwagen Kopplungsteile auf, die eine Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme und zur Zurückgabe einer als Pfand dienenden Münze besitzen Über die Kopplungsteile lassen sich die Transportwagen in ineinandergeschobenem Zustand aneinanderkoppeln, wobei der in Fahrtrichtung betrachtet zuvorderst angeordnete Transportwagen wiederum an einem die Sammelstelle bildenden Halteständer angekoppelt ist.Devices of this type (cf. DE-A1-2900367 or EP-A2-0070997) are preferably used in self-service shops, but also at train stations and airfields. By paying a coin deposit when a trolley is removed, the aim is to bring the trolley back to the collection point after use. For this purpose, these transport trolleys have coupling parts which have a device for receiving and returning a coin which serves as a deposit is coupled.

Als nachteilig bei allen bisher bekannten Lösungen muß erwähnt werden, daß die zur Herausgabe des entrichteten Münzpfandes vorgesehene Einrichtung komplett an jedem Kopplungsteil angeordnet ist. Dies verteuert die Kopplungsteile. Außerdem ist es bei manchen bekannten Lösungen möglich, Transportwagen fern ab von der Sammelstelle miteinander zu koppeln und dabei das Münzpfand zu erhalten.As a disadvantage of all previously known solutions, it must be mentioned that the device provided for issuing the coin deposit paid is arranged completely on each coupling part. This makes the coupling parts more expensive. In addition, in some known solutions, it is possible to couple transport trolleys with one another far from the collection point and thereby to keep the coin deposit.

Der beabsichtigte Effekt, nicht gebrauchte Transportwagen immer an einer Sammelstelle bereithalten zu können, wird dadurch zunichte gemacht.This destroys the intended effect of always being able to keep unused transport trolleys at a collection point.

Deshalb ist es Ziel der Erfindung, ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die bei gleichzeitiger Verringerung der Herstellungskosten der erforderlichen Kopplungsteile das Ankoppeln der nicht gebrauchten Transportwagen an eine Sammelstelle weitestgehend garantiert.It is therefore the object of the invention to provide a method and a device of the type mentioned at the outset, which largely guarantees the coupling of the unused transport vehicles to a collection point while at the same time reducing the manufacturing costs of the required coupling parts.

Das gesteckte Ziel wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch erreicht, daß an der Sammelstelle ein Zentralschlüssel bereitgehalten wird, mit dessen Hilfe das Kopplungsteil eines jeden zurückgebrachten Transportwagens zur Herausgabe des Münzpfandes aktivierbar ist.The set goal is achieved according to the invention in that a central key is kept ready at the collection point, with the aid of which the coupling part of each returned trolley can be activated to give out the coin deposit.

Ferner trägt zur Erreichung dieses Zieles bei, daß der Zentralschlüssel am oder nahe des Halteständers bewegbar und unverlierbar angeordnet ist.Furthermore, to achieve this goal, the central key is arranged so that it can be moved on or near the holding stand and cannot be lost.

Der Vorteil der Erfindung besteht darin, daß die Transportwagen grundsätzlich zur Sammelstelle zurückgebracht werden müssen, wenn man das Münzpfand erhalten will. Ein "wildes" Ankopppeln von Transportwagen untereinander fern ab von der Sammelstelle ist nicht möglich. Ferner erspart man sich eine aufwendige Münzausgabevorrichtung an den Kopplungsteilen dadurch, daß ein und derselbe Schlüssel zu allen Kopplungsteilen paßt. Wo bisher je ein Schlüssel oder eine ähnliche, die gleiche Funktion wie der Schlüssel ausübende Einrichtung an jedem Kopplungsteil vorgesehen war, reduziert sich diese jetzt auf eine einzige. Dadurch ist man in der Lage, die Kopplungsteile billiger herzustellen.The advantage of the invention is that the trolleys must always be returned to the collection point if you want to get the coin deposit. A "wild" coupling of trolleys to one another far from the collection point is not possible. Furthermore, one saves a complex coin dispenser on the coupling parts in that one and the same key fits all coupling parts. Where previously a key or a similar device with the same function as the key was provided on each coupling part, this is now reduced to a single one. This enables the coupling parts to be manufactured more cheaply.

Das Verfahren und die neue Einrichtung 1 werden anhand einer Zeichnung näher erläutert. Man erkennt in der Zeichnung einen Stapel ineinandergeschobener Transportwagen 2, 2′, 2˝; im Beispiel sind es Einkaufswagen. Es könnten genauso auch die bekannten Gepäcktransportwagen mein, Der in Fahrtrichtung zuvorderste Transportwagen 2′ ist an einem bügelförmigen Halteständer 7 lösbar angekoppelt. An dem vordersten Transportwagen 2′ sind entgegen der Schubrichtung weitere Transportwagen 2, 2˝ in einer Reihe lösbar angekoppelt. Um diese Art der Ankopplung zu ermöglichen, weist jeder Transportwagen 2, 2′, 2˝ beispielsweise nahe seines Griffbereiches 3 ein Kopplungsteil 4 auf, das in bekannter Weise eine Ankopplung eines Transportwagens 2, 2˝ mit einem jeweils vorausbefindlichen Transportwagen 2, 2′ oder mit dem Halteständer 7 ermöglicht. Die Kopplungsteile 4 besitzen eine Vorrichtung 5 zur Aufnahme und zur Zurückgabe einer Münze. Steckt man eine Münze in das Kopplungsteil 4 des hintersten Transportwagens 2˝, so wird dessen Kopplungsteil 4 in bekannter Weise derart beeinflußt, daß sich dessen Verriegelung mit dem vor ihm befindlichen Transportwagen 2 oder 2′ löst. Der hinterste Transportwagen 2˝ läßt sich somit dem Stapel entnehmen. Er steht dem Benutzer zur Verfügung. In diesem Zustand verbleibt die Münze im Kopplungsteil 4. Sie kann aus ihm nicht von Hand entnommen werden. Auch dies ist bekannt und bedarf daher keiner weiteren Erklärung. Bringt der Benutzer den Transportwagen 2, 2˝ wieder zur Sammelstelle 6 zurück, schiebt er ihn wieder in den Stapel der anderen Transportwagen 2, 2′. Je nach Ausbildung des Kopplungsteiles 4 ist es nun möglich, die Verriegelung des in den Stapel eingeschobenen Transportwagens 2 oder 2˝ noch vor der Zurückerstattung der zuvor eingezahlten Münze oder aber während des Zurückerstattungsvorganges der Münze erfolgen zu lassen. Diese Entscheidung bleibt dem Hersteller der Kopplungsteile 4 überlassen. Neu ist nun, daß der Zurückzahlvorgang nur durch einen Zentralschlüssel 17 durchgeführt werden kann, der an der Sammelstelle 6 unverlierbar, jedoch bewegbar befestigt, bereitgehalten wird. Durch entsprechenden Kontakt des Zentralschlüssels 17 mit dem Kopplungsteil 4 des eingeschobenen Transportwagens 2, 2′, 2˝ wird dieses zur Herausgabe der Münze veranlaßt, beispielsweise dadurch, daß der Zentralschlüssel 17 auf rein mechanische Weise ein im Kopplungsteil 4 befindliche Sperre löst, die die Münze zuvor festgehalten hat und diese nun freigibt. Der Halteständer 7 besteht im Beispiel aus einem U-förmigen Bügel 8, dessen Schenkel 9 am Boden befestigt sind. An der Querverbindung 10 des Bügels 8 ist ein weiterer Bügel 11 vorgesehen, der mit dem Kopplungsteil 4 des vordersten Transportwagens 2′ auf irgend eine bekannte Art gekoppelt ist. Seitlich am Bügel 8 ist ein nach oben gerichteter Pfosten 12 vorgesehen, der ein waagrechtes Tragteil 14, etwa in Form eines Rohres oder Drahtseiles trägt, das zu einem weiteren Pfosten 13 führt, der am Boden befestigt ist. Beide Pfosten 12, 13 können in Bodennähe mit einer Strebe 18 verbunden sein. An dem beispielsweise aus einem Rundrohr gefertigten Tragteil 14 ist ein Gleitstück 15 gelagert, das sich auf dem Tragteil 14 hin- und herschieben läßt. Vom Gleitstück 15 führt eine zweckmäßigerweise gefederte Schnur 16 nach unten, an deren Ende der Zentralschlüssel 17 in Greifhöhe unverlierbar befestigt ist. Durch diese Anordnung läßt sich der Zentralschlüssel 17 zwischen beiden Pfosten 12, 13 zu jedem Transportwagen 2, 2′, 2˝ bewegen. Es ist zweckmäßig, die Schnur 16 nur so lange auszubilden, daß jeder Transportwagen 2, 2′, 2˝, will man die Ausgabe der Münze bewirken, ganz nahe an die Strebe 18 herangeführt werden muß. Dadurch wird sichergestellt, daß die zurückgebrachten Transportwagen 2, 2′, 2˝ einen geradeaus gerichteten Stapel bilden.The method and the new device 1 are explained in more detail with reference to a drawing. You can see in the drawing a stack of nested trolleys 2, 2 ', 2˝; in the example, they are shopping carts. It could also mean the well-known luggage trolleys, The foremost transport trolley 2 'in the direction of travel is detachably coupled to a bow-shaped support stand 7. At the foremost trolley 2 'against the direction of push other trolleys 2, 2˝ are releasably coupled in a row. In order to make this type of coupling possible, each transport trolley 2, 2 ', 2˝, for example near its grip area 3, has a coupling part 4 which, in a known manner, connects a transport trolley 2, 2˝ with a respective transport trolley 2, 2' or with the support stand 7. The coupling parts 4 have a device 5 for receiving and returning a coin. If you insert a coin into the coupling part 4 of the rearmost transport carriage 2˝, its coupling part 4 is influenced in a known manner in such a way that its locking with the transport carriage 2 or 2 in front of it is released. The rearmost trolley 2˝ can thus be found in the stack. It is available to the user. In this state, the coin remains in the coupling part 4. It cannot be removed from it manually. This is also known and therefore needs no further explanation. The user brings the trolley 2, 2˝ back to the collection point 6, he pushes it back into the stack of other trolleys 2, 2 '. Depending on the design of the coupling part 4, it is now possible to lock the trolley 2 or 2˝ inserted into the stack even before the previously paid coin is refunded or during the coin refund process. This decision is left to the manufacturer of the coupling parts 4. What is new is that the repayment process can only be carried out by means of a central key 17, which is held captive at the collection point 6, but is fastened movably. Through appropriate contact of the central key 17 with the coupling part 4 of the inserted trolley 2, 2 ', 2˝ this is caused to surrender the coin, for example by the central key 17 releasing a lock located in the coupling part 4 in a purely mechanical manner, which previously held the coin and now releases it. The support stand 7 consists in the example of a U-shaped bracket 8, the legs 9 are attached to the floor. At the cross connection 10 of the bracket 8, a further bracket 11 is provided, which is coupled to the coupling part 4 of the foremost transport carriage 2 'in any known manner. An upward post 12 is provided on the side of the bracket 8 and carries a horizontal support part 14, for example in the form of a tube or wire rope, which leads to a further post 13 which is fastened to the floor. Both posts 12, 13 can be connected to a strut 18 near the ground. On the support part 14, for example made from a round tube, a sliding piece 15 is mounted, which can be pushed back and forth on the support part 14. An expediently sprung cord 16 leads down from the slider 15, at the end of which the central key 17 is captively attached at gripping height. With this arrangement, the central key 17 can move between the two posts 12, 13 to each trolley 2, 2 ', 2˝. It is useful to train the cord 16 only so long that each trolley 2, 2 ', 2˝, if you want to effect the issue of the coin, must be brought very close to the strut 18. This will ensure that the returned trolleys 2, 2 ', 2˝ form a straight stack.

Die beiden Pfosten 12, 13 müssen nicht unbedingt am Boden befestigt sein. Es ist durchaus denkbar, die beiden Pfosten 12, 13 in einem Laden von der Decke herabzuführen. Ebenso ist die Verbindung des Pfostens 12 mit dem Halteständer 7 nicht unbedingt erforderlich. Jedoch bilden der Halteständer 7, die beiden Pfosten 12, 13, das Tragteil 14, gegebenenfalls die Strebe 18, und der Zentralschlüssel 17 mit Schnur 16 und Gleitstück 15 die Sammelstelle 6, zu der die Transportwagen 2, 2′, 2˝ zurückgebracht und von dort wieder entnommen werden können. Zu einer Sammelstelle 6 können eber auch mehrere in einer Flucht aufgestellte Pfosten 12, 13 mit Tragteilen 14 und Zentralschlüssel 17 gehören, je nachdem wie lange der Stapel Transportwagen 2, 2′, 2˝ maximal sein soll. Zweckmäßigerweise lassen sich auch mehrere Sammelstellen 6 nebeneinender anordnen, um beispielsweise eine große Anzahl von Transportwagen 2, 2′, 2˝ zentral unterzubringen.The two posts 12, 13 do not necessarily have to be attached to the floor. It is conceivable to lower the two posts 12, 13 from the ceiling in a shop. Likewise, the connection of the post 12 to the support stand 7 is not absolutely necessary. However, the support stand 7, the two posts 12, 13, the support member 14, if necessary, the strut 18, and the central key 17 with cord 16 and slider 15, the collection point 6, to which the trolley 2, 2 ', 2˝ returned and can be removed from there. A collection point 6 can also include several posts 12, 13 with support members 14 and central keys 17 set up in alignment, depending on how long the stack of trolleys 2, 2 ', 2˝ should be at a maximum. Expediently, several collection points 6 can also be arranged next to one another, for example to accommodate a large number of trolleys 2, 2 ', 2˝ centrally.

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1. Process for the release and reception of carriage trolleys (2, 2′, 2˝) each equipped with a coupling part (4), in particular of shopping or luggage trolleys, in which the carriage trolleys (2, 2′, 2˝) are removed on payment of a coin deposit from a stationary apparatus formed as a collection point (6) and after use are returned to the latter, the previously paid coin deposit contained in the coupling part (4) of the returned carriage trolley (2, 2′, 2˝) being refunded on the successful return procedure of a carriage trolley (2, 2′, 2˝), being refunded on the successful return procedure of a carriage trolley (2, 2′, 2˝), characterised in that the return procedure of the coin deposit may only be activated by the action of a central key (17) on the coupling part (4).
2. Apparatus for the release and reception of carriage trolleys (2, 2′, 2˝) each equipped with a coupling part (4), in particular of shopping or luggage trolleys, where the carriage trolleys (2, 2′, 2˝) may be coupled in a row to one another by means of their coupling parts (4) and the coupling part (4) enables a carriage trolley (2, 2˝) to be coupled to a carriage trolley (2, 2′) situated in front or to a holder frame (7), each coupling part (4) having an apparatus (5) for the acceptance and return of a coin deposit, and the apparatus (5) after successful coin acceptance releasing a barrier contained in the coupling part (4), in such a way that the rearmost carriage trolley (2, 2˝) of the row can be removed, the locking of the carriage trolley (2, 2′, 2˝) returned to the collection point (6) being achieved before or during refunding of the coin deposit, characterised in that the coupling part (4) of a returned carriage trolley (2, 2′, 2˝) may only be actived by the operation of a central key (17) attached to the collection point (6) for returning the coin deposit.
3. Apparatus for the release and reception of carriage trolleys, in particular shopping or luggage trolleys, according to Claim 2, characterised in that the central key (17) is arranged on or near the holder frame (7) movably and nonremovably.
4. Apparatus according to Claim 2 or 3, characterised in that a plurality of central keys (17) is provided at one collection point (6).
5. Apparatus according to one of Claims 2 to 4, characterised in that each central key (17) is secured via a respective cord (16) to a respective sliding unit (15) is able to move back and forth on a respective horizontal supporting part (14).
6. Apparatus according to Claim 5, characterised in that the cord (16) is secured resiliently to the sliding unit (15).
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