EP0231934B1 - Procédé et dispositif pour la distribution et la récupération de chariots de transport, tels que des chariots à bagages ou à achats - Google Patents

Procédé et dispositif pour la distribution et la récupération de chariots de transport, tels que des chariots à bagages ou à achats 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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Herbert Dipl.-Ing. Eberlein
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    • 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
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    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
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    • 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
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    • 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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1. Procédé pour libérer et obtenir des chariots de transport (2, 2′, 2˝) équipés chacun d'un élément d'accouplement (4), en particulier des chariots à provisions ou à bagages, dans lequel les chariots de transport (2, 2′, 2˝), en échange d'une pièce de monnaie versée pour la consigne, sont enlevés d'un dispositif fixe réalisé sous la forme d'un endroit de regroupement (6) et sont à nouveau rapportés à celui-ci après utilisation, cependant qu'après que le processus de restitution d'un chariot de transport (2, 2′, 2˝) a eu lieu, la pièce de monnaie qui a été versée auparavant pour la consigne et qui est contenue dans l'élément d'accouplement (4) du chariot de transport (2, 2′, 2˝) que l'on rapporte est restituée, caractérisé par le fait que le processus de restitution de la pièce de monnaie de la consigne ne peut être activé que par l'action d'une clef centrale (17) sur l'élément d'accouplement (4).
2. Dispositif pour libérer et obtenir des chariots de transport (2, 2′, 2˝) équipés chacun d'un élément d'accouplement (4), en particulier des chariots à provisions ou à bagages, dans lequel les chariots de transport (2, 2′, 2˝), d'accouplement (4), selon une file située en un endroit de regroupement (6), l'élément d'accouplement (4) permettant d'accoupler un chariot de transport (2, 2˝) au chariot de transport (2, 2′) qui se trouve devant lui ou à une structure de retenue (7), chaque élément d'accouplement (4) comportant un dispositif (5) pour recevoir et restituer une pièce de monnaie pour la consigne et, après que la réception de la pièce de monnaie a eu lieu, le dispositif (5) libérant un cliquet contenu dans l'élément d'accouplement (4) de telle manière que le chariot de transport (2, 2˝) qui est le plus à l'arrière puisse être enlevé de la rangée, et le verrouillage du chariot de transport (2, 2′, 2˝) qui a été à nouveau rapporté à l'endroit de regroupement (6) ayant lieu avant ou pendant la restitution de la pièce de monnaie de la consigne, caractérisé par le fait que l'élément d'accouplement (4) d'un chariot de transport (2, 2′, 2˝) que l'on a rapporté ne peut être activé en vue de la restitution de la pièce de monnaie de la consigne que par son actionnement au moyen d'une clef centrale (17) placée à l'endroit de regroupement (6).
3. Dispositif pour libérer et obtenir des chariots de transport, en particulier des chariots à provisions ou à bagages, selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que la clef centrale (17) est disposée sur la structure de retenue (7), ou près d'elle, de manière mobile et imperdable.
4. Dispositif selon la revendication 2 ou 3, caractérisé par le fait que plusieurs clefs centrales (17) sont prévues en un endroit de regroupement (6).
5. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 2 à 4, caractérisé par le fait que chaque clef centrale (17) est à chaque fois fixée, à chaque fois par l'intermédiaire d'un cordon (16), à une pièce coulissante (15), laquelle (15) peut être déplacée en va-et-vient sur un support horizontal (14) à chaque fois.
6. Dispositif selon la revendication 5, caractérisé par le fait que le cordon (16) est fixé à la pièce coulissante (15) de manière élastique.
EP87101440A 1986-02-06 1987-02-03 Procédé et dispositif pour la distribution et la récupération de chariots de transport, tels que des chariots à bagages ou à achats Expired - Lifetime EP0231934B1 (fr)

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DE19863603619 DE3603619A1 (de) 1986-02-06 1986-02-06 Verfahren und einrichtung zur freigabe und entgegennahme von transportwagen, insbesondere einkaufs- und gepaeckwagen
DE3603619 1986-02-06

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