EP0233232A1 - Device for dispensing and vending flexible supports. - Google Patents

Device for dispensing and vending flexible supports.

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EP0233232A1
EP0233232A1 EP86904834A EP86904834A EP0233232A1 EP 0233232 A1 EP0233232 A1 EP 0233232A1 EP 86904834 A EP86904834 A EP 86904834A EP 86904834 A EP86904834 A EP 86904834A EP 0233232 A1 EP0233232 A1 EP 0233232A1
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supports
rack
opening
flexible
plate
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Renee Dewaele
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F5/00—Coin-actuated mechanisms; Interlocks
    • G07F5/18—Coin-actuated mechanisms; Interlocks specially adapted for controlling several coin-freed apparatus from one place
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F11/00—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
    • G07F11/02—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines
    • G07F11/04—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other
    • G07F11/045—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other for sheet shaped or pliable articles
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
    • G07F9/002—Vending machines being part of a centrally controlled network of vending machines

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  • the present invention relates to the field of distribution of flexible media, such as postcards, envelopes, or the like, and relates to a device for distributing and selling such sup ⁇ ports.
  • flexible media such as postcards, envelopes, and the like
  • the distribution and sale of flexible media generally requires the presence of at least one person.
  • postcards are arranged on rotating or fixed displays allowing customers to use and pay for their purchases by simply passing through the cash register.
  • Such a distribution method also has the disadvantage of requiring constant vigilance by the service personnel against the theft of said cards, or the like.
  • the present invention aims to overcome these drawbacks. It has, in fact, for its object a device characterized in that it is essentially constituted by a piece of furniture shaped closed on three sides comprising a juxtaposition and a superposition of racks each containing a pack of flexible supports and a distribution means individual supports, by a selection and payment set for flexible supports, and by a device for closing the front face of the element provided, at the upper part of each rack, with a distribution opening, and under this opening of a housing for receiving a model of the flexible support contained in the corresponding locker.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the device according to the invention
  • Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view, on a larger scale of a rack
  • Figure 3 is a view similar to that of Figure 2 of an alternative embodiment of the invention.
  • the device essentially consists of an element 1 in the form of a piece of furniture closed on three sides and which includes compartments 2 juxtaposed and superimposed, these lockers 2 each containing a pack of flexible supports and a means of individual distribution of said supports.
  • the device according to the invention further comprises a set 3 for selecting and paying for flexible supports and a device 4 for closing the front face of the element 1 provided, at the level of the upper part of each rack 2 - A distribution opening 5, and under this opening 5 of a housing 6 for receiving a model 7 of the flexible support contained in the corresponding locker 2.
  • each rack 2 is provided with a movable bottom 8 receiving the flexible supports 9 and loaded by springs 10, with an individual distribution means 11 in the form of a floating drive roller, an anterior inclined plate 12 pivotally mounted on the base of the rack 2 and bearing, in the service position, against the base of an outlet funnel spout 13 connected to the dispensing opening 5 of the closing device 4 , a movable access plate 14 also mounted on the base of the compartment 2, now in the closed position, ia inclined plate 12 in the operating position, and a posterior thrust plate 15 loaded by a spring 16 ⁇ and s pressing the support package 9.
  • the drive roller 11 is mounted on the end of an arm 17, the other end of which is articulated in the upper part of the rack 2, is actuated by means of a coaxial stepping motor (not shown ) integral with the arm 17, and is provided with a coating 18 with a high coefficient of adhesion.
  • This coating may be in the form of a layer of rubber, synthetic material, or the like, and is intended to allow movement of the support 9 located at the top of the package in direction of the outlet funnel spout 13 and therefore of the dispensing opening 5.
  • the closing device 4 is in the form of a door hinged to an edge of the element 1 and is provided under each opening 5 with a transparent plate 20 closing the housing 6 for exposure of the support model 7, this housing 6 being constituted in the form of a receiving rail 21 applied against the internal face of the device 4, and each housing 6 is provided, preferably in a corner of the plate 20, with a reference number 22.
  • the compartments 2 have, either all of an identical width allows the housing of identical supports, or 'different widths according to different sizes of supports.
  • this assembly 3 can be completed by a money changer 24 'and by a obliterator 25, and being mounted in the element 1 according to a space corresponding to an alignment or to a grouping racks 2, the corresponding front surface being cut out in the closing device 4.
  • the selection and payment set 3 can be arranged either on a lateral face of the element 1, or on a separate console.
  • the assembly 3 can be completed, in addition, by a power-on indicator light 26 and by a user manual 27 on the front.
  • each compartment 2 is provided with a counter 28 connected to an audible or luminous warning device at the end of the support package 9.
  • the device according to the invention operates as follows:
  • the number corresponding to the chosen medium can be dialed on the keyboard 24 which sends a control pulse to the motor of the drive roller 11 of the corresponding compartment 2, so that the support 9 is transported out of said compartment 2 through the opening 5 by rotation of one step of the motor, and is counted by the corresponding counter 28.
  • the support 9 requires obliteration, it will then be introduced into the obliterator 25.
  • the device can also be equipped with additional compartments with separate or simultaneous control for the distribution of means for receiving and dispatching the
  • each locker 2 is provided with a drawer
  • the roller 11 in the direction of the opening 5.
  • the " parallel plates 19 'for guiding the outlet from the support are formed by a plate secured to the drawer 29 and by a plate secured to the front face of the element 1 , the closing device 4 being only provided with the opening 5.
  • the micro-contact 32 detects any change in level, so that the output of the support 9 through the opening 5 causes an action of said micro-contact 32 and thus stopping the motor of the roller 11.
  • Element 1 can be mounted on a base or on a console or suspended from a wall or other support. In addition, it is also possible to mount two elements 1 one against the other by their rear face.
  • the element 1 can be mounted on a piece of furniture with lockable closure or attached to such a piece of furniture intended for the storage of supports 9 for restocking lockers 2.

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Abstract

Dispositif caractérisé en ce qu'il est essentiellement constitué par un élément (1) en forme de meuble fermé sur trois côtés comportant une juxtaposition et une superposition de casiers (2) renfermant chacun un paquet de supports souples, et un moyen de distribution individuelle des supports, par un ensemble (3) de sélection et de paiement des supports souples, et par un dispositif de fermeture (4) de la face de l'élément (1), muni, au niveau de la partie supérieure de chaque casier (2), d'une ouverture de distribution (5), et sous cette ouverture (5) d'un logement (6) de réception d'un modèle (7) du support souple contenu dans le casier (2) correspondant.Device characterized in that it is essentially constituted by an element (1) in the form of a piece of furniture closed on three sides comprising a juxtaposition and a superposition of racks (2) each containing a pack of flexible supports, and a means of individual distribution of the supports, by a set (3) of selection and payment of flexible supports, and by a closure device (4) of the face of the element (1), provided, at the level of the upper part of each rack (2 ), a distribution opening (5), and under this opening (5) of a housing (6) for receiving a model (7) of the flexible support contained in the corresponding rack (2).

Description

Dispositif de distribution et de vente de supports souples.Device for the distribution and sale of flexible supports.
La présente invention concerne le domaine de la distribution de supports souples, tels que cartes postales, enveloppes, ou autres, et a pour objet un dispositif de distribution et de vente de tels sup¬ ports. Actuellement, la distribution et la vente de supports souples tels que cartes postales, enveloppes, et analogues nécessite générale¬ ment la présence d'au moins une personne. En effet, les cartes postales sont disposées sur des présentoirs rotatifs ou fixes permettant aux clients de se servir et de payer leurs achats par simple passage à la caisse. Un tel mode de distribution présente également l'inconvénient de nécessiter une vigilance constante du personnel de service contre le vol desdites cartes, ou autres.The present invention relates to the field of distribution of flexible media, such as postcards, envelopes, or the like, and relates to a device for distributing and selling such sup¬ ports. Currently, the distribution and sale of flexible media such as postcards, envelopes, and the like generally requires the presence of at least one person. Indeed, postcards are arranged on rotating or fixed displays allowing customers to use and pay for their purchases by simply passing through the cash register. Such a distribution method also has the disadvantage of requiring constant vigilance by the service personnel against the theft of said cards, or the like.
La présente invention a pour but de pallier ces inconvénients. Elle a, en effet, pour objet un dispositif caractérisé en ce qu'il est essentiellement constitué par un élément en forme de meuble fermé sur trois côtés comportant une juxtaposition et une superposition de casiers renfermant chacun un paquet de supports souples et un moyen de distribution individuelle des supports, par un ensemble de sélection et de paiement des supports souples, et par un dispositif de fermeture de la face avant de l'élément muni, au niveau de la partie supérieure de chaque casier, d'une ouverture de distribution, et sous cette ouver¬ ture d'un logement de réception d'un modèle du support souple contenu dans le casier correspondant.The present invention aims to overcome these drawbacks. It has, in fact, for its object a device characterized in that it is essentially constituted by a piece of furniture shaped closed on three sides comprising a juxtaposition and a superposition of racks each containing a pack of flexible supports and a distribution means individual supports, by a selection and payment set for flexible supports, and by a device for closing the front face of the element provided, at the upper part of each rack, with a distribution opening, and under this opening of a housing for receiving a model of the flexible support contained in the corresponding locker.
L'invention sera mieux comprise grâce à la description ci-après, qui se rapporte à des modes de réalisation préférés, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, et expliqués avec référence aux dessins schématiques annexés, dans lesquels : la figure 1 est une vue en perspective du dispositif conforme à l'invention ; la figure 2 est une vue en coupe longitudinale, à plus grande échelle d'un casier, et la figure 3 est une vue analogue à celle de la figure 2 d'une variante de réalisation de l'invention.The invention will be better understood thanks to the description below, which relates to preferred embodiments, given by way of of nonlimiting examples, and explained with reference to the appended schematic drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the device according to the invention; Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view, on a larger scale of a rack, and Figure 3 is a view similar to that of Figure 2 of an alternative embodiment of the invention.
Conformément à l'invention, et comme le montre plus particulière- ment, à titre d'exemple, la figure 1 des dessins annexés, le dispositif est essentiellement constitué par un élément 1 en forme de meuble fermé sur trois côtés et qui comporte des casiers 2 juxtaposés et superposés, ces casiers 2 renfermant chacun un paquet de supports souples et un moyen de distribution individuelle desdits supports. Le dispositif selon l'invention comporte, en outre, un ensemble 3 de sélection et de paiement des supports souples et un dispositif 4 de fermeture de la face avant de l'élément 1 muni-, au niveau de la partie supérieure de chaque casier 2-, d'une ouverture de distribution 5, et sous cette ouverture 5 d'un logement 6 de réception d'un modèle 7 du support souple contenu dans le casier 2 correspondant.According to the invention, and as shown more particularly, by way of example, FIG. 1 of the appended drawings, the device essentially consists of an element 1 in the form of a piece of furniture closed on three sides and which includes compartments 2 juxtaposed and superimposed, these lockers 2 each containing a pack of flexible supports and a means of individual distribution of said supports. The device according to the invention further comprises a set 3 for selecting and paying for flexible supports and a device 4 for closing the front face of the element 1 provided, at the level of the upper part of each rack 2 - A distribution opening 5, and under this opening 5 of a housing 6 for receiving a model 7 of the flexible support contained in the corresponding locker 2.
Comme le montre la figure 2, chaque casier 2 est muni d'un fond mobile 8 recevant les supports souples 9 et chargé par des ressorts 10, d'un moyen de distribution individuelle 11 sous forme d'un rouleau d'entraînement monté flottant, d'une plaque inclinée antérieure 12 montée à pivotement sur la base du casier 2 et s'appuyant, en position de service, contre la base d'un bec entonnoir de sortie 13 relié à l'ouverture de distribution 5 du dispositif de fermeture 4, une plaque d'accès mobile 14 également montée sur la base du casier 2, maintenant, en position de fermeture, ia plaque inclinée 12 en position de service, et d'un plaque de poussée postérieure 15 chargée^ par un ressort 16 et s'appuyant sur le paquet de supports 9.As shown in FIG. 2, each rack 2 is provided with a movable bottom 8 receiving the flexible supports 9 and loaded by springs 10, with an individual distribution means 11 in the form of a floating drive roller, an anterior inclined plate 12 pivotally mounted on the base of the rack 2 and bearing, in the service position, against the base of an outlet funnel spout 13 connected to the dispensing opening 5 of the closing device 4 , a movable access plate 14 also mounted on the base of the compartment 2, now in the closed position, ia inclined plate 12 in the operating position, and a posterior thrust plate 15 loaded by a spring 16 ^ and s pressing the support package 9.
Le rouleau d'entraînement 11 est monté sur l'extrémité d'un bras 17, dont l'autre extrémité est articulée dans la partie supérieure du casier 2, est actionné au moyen d'un moteur pas-à-pas coaxial (non représenté) solidaire du bras 17, et est muni d'un revêtement 18 à fort coefficient d'adhérence. Ce revêtement peut être sous forme d'une couche de caoutchouc, de matière synthétique, ou autre, et est destiné à permettre un déplacement du support 9 situé au sommet du paquet en direction du bec d'entonnoir de sortie 13 et donc de l'ouverture de distribution 5.The drive roller 11 is mounted on the end of an arm 17, the other end of which is articulated in the upper part of the rack 2, is actuated by means of a coaxial stepping motor (not shown ) integral with the arm 17, and is provided with a coating 18 with a high coefficient of adhesion. This coating may be in the form of a layer of rubber, synthetic material, or the like, and is intended to allow movement of the support 9 located at the top of the package in direction of the outlet funnel spout 13 and therefore of the dispensing opening 5.
Les ouvertures de distribution 5 affectées chacune à un casierThe distribution openings 5 each assigned to a rack
2 sont avantageusement sous forme de plaques parallèles 19, .fixées sur le dispositif de fermeture 4, s'étendant de la face externe de ce dernier jusqu'au bec d'entonnoir de sortie 13, et d'une longueur légèrement supérieure à la largeur des supports souples 9.2 are advantageously in the form of parallel plates 19, .fixed on the closure device 4, extending from the external face of the latter to the outlet funnel spout 13, and of a length slightly greater than the width flexible supports 9.
Le dispositif de fermeture 4 est sous forme d'une porte articulée sur un bord de l'élément 1 et est muni sous chaque ouverture 5 d'une plaque transparente 20 fermant le logement 6 d'exposition du modèle 7 de support, ce logement 6 étant constitué sous forme d'un rail de réception 21 appliqué contre la face interne du dispositif 4, et chaque logement 6 est pourvu, de préférence dans un coin de la plaque 20, d'un numéro de référence 22. Les casiers 2 présentent, soit tous une largeur identique permet¬ tant le logement de supports identiques, soit 'des largeurs différentes en fonction de différentes tailles de supports.The closing device 4 is in the form of a door hinged to an edge of the element 1 and is provided under each opening 5 with a transparent plate 20 closing the housing 6 for exposure of the support model 7, this housing 6 being constituted in the form of a receiving rail 21 applied against the internal face of the device 4, and each housing 6 is provided, preferably in a corner of the plate 20, with a reference number 22. The compartments 2 have, either all of an identical width allows the housing of identical supports, or 'different widths according to different sizes of supports.
L'ensemble 3 de sélection et de paiement des supports souplesSet 3 of selection and payment of flexible supports
_ est constitué, de préférence, par un monnayeur 23 et par un clavier de sélection électronique 24 à actionnement contrôlé par le monnayeur 23 et commandant, par l'intermédiaire d'un microprocesseur, l'action¬ nement du moteur du rouleau d'entraînement 11 du casier renfermant le support souple 9 sélectionné, cet ensemble 3 pouvant être complété par un changeur de monnaie 24' et par un oblitérateur 25, et étant monté dans l'élément 1 suivant un encombrement correspondant à un ali¬ gnement ou à un groupement de casiers 2, la surface frontale correspon¬ dante étant découpée dans le dispositif de fermeture 4._ preferably consists of a coin mechanism 23 and an electronic selection keyboard 24 with actuation controlled by the coin mechanism 23 and controlling, via a microprocessor, the action of the motor of the drive roller 11 of the locker containing the flexible support 9 selected, this assembly 3 can be completed by a money changer 24 'and by a obliterator 25, and being mounted in the element 1 according to a space corresponding to an alignment or to a grouping racks 2, the corresponding front surface being cut out in the closing device 4.
En outre, selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'ensem¬ ble 3 de sélection et de paiement peut être disposé soit sur une face latérale de l'élément 1, soit sur une console séparée.In addition, according to another characteristic of the invention, the selection and payment set 3 can be arranged either on a lateral face of the element 1, or on a separate console.
L'ensemble 3 peut être complété, en outre, par un témoin lumineux de mise sous tension 26 et par une notice d'utilisation 27 en façade.The assembly 3 can be completed, in addition, by a power-on indicator light 26 and by a user manual 27 on the front.
En outre, chaque casier 2 est muni d'un compteur 28 relié à un dispositif d'avertissement sonore ou lumineux de fin de paquet de sup- ports 9.In addition, each compartment 2 is provided with a counter 28 connected to an audible or luminous warning device at the end of the support package 9.
Le dispositif selon l'invention fonctionne de la manière suivante :The device according to the invention operates as follows:
Après introduction dans le monnayeur 23 des pièces nécessaires, le chiffre correspondant au support choisi peut être composé sur le clavier 24 qui envoie une impulsion de commande au moteur du rouleau d'entraînement 11 du casier 2 correspondant, de sorte que le support 9 est transporté hors dudit casier 2 à travers l'ouverture 5 par rotation d'un pas du moteur, et est comptabilisé par le compteur 28 correspon- 5 dant. Dans le cas où le support 9 nécessite une oblitération, celui-ci sera alors introduit dans l'oblitérateur 25.After introducing the necessary coins into the coin mechanism 23, the number corresponding to the chosen medium can be dialed on the keyboard 24 which sends a control pulse to the motor of the drive roller 11 of the corresponding compartment 2, so that the support 9 is transported out of said compartment 2 through the opening 5 by rotation of one step of the motor, and is counted by the corresponding counter 28. In the case where the support 9 requires obliteration, it will then be introduced into the obliterator 25.
Selon une variante de réalisation de l'invention, le dispositif peut également être équipé de casiers annexes à commande séparée ou simultanée de distribution de moyens de réception et d'expédition duAccording to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the device can also be equipped with additional compartments with separate or simultaneous control for the distribution of means for receiving and dispatching the
10 support et/ou de moyens de marquage. Ainsi, il est notamment possible de distribuer simultanément une carte, un stylographe ou analogue r pour remplir ladite carte et une enveloppe.10 support and / or marking means. Thus, it is in particular possible to simultaneously distribute a card, a stylographer or the like r to fill said card and an envelope.
Conformément à une variante de réalisation de l'invention, et comme le montre la figure 3, chaque casier 2 est pourvu d'un tiroirAccording to an alternative embodiment of the invention, and as shown in Figure 3, each locker 2 is provided with a drawer
15 29 à introduction par la face arrière de l'élément 1, et dans lequel les supports 9 sont montés sur un fond mobile 30 contre l'action de ressorts 31, le rouleau d'entraînement 11 avec son moteur étant fixé contre la paroi supérieure du casier 2, et un micro-contact 32 comman¬ dant l'arrêt dudit moteur, ce micro-contact étant disposé derrière15 29 with insertion by the rear face of the element 1, and in which the supports 9 are mounted on a movable bottom 30 against the action of springs 31, the drive roller 11 with its motor being fixed against the upper wall of the locker 2, and a micro-contact 32 controlling the stopping of said motor, this micro-contact being arranged behind
20 le rouleau 11 en direction de l'ouverture 5. En outre, les "plaques parallèles 19' de guidage de sortie du support sont formées par une plaque solidaire du tiroir 29 et par une plaque solidaire de la face avant de l'élément 1, le dispositif de fermeture 4 étant uniquement muni de l'ouverture 5. 5 Le micro-contact 32 détecte tout changement de niveau, de sorte que la sortie du support 9 à travers l'ouverture 5 provoque un action¬ nement dudit micro-contact 32 et ainsi l'arrêt du moteur du rouleau 11.20 the roller 11 in the direction of the opening 5. In addition, the " parallel plates 19 'for guiding the outlet from the support are formed by a plate secured to the drawer 29 and by a plate secured to the front face of the element 1 , the closing device 4 being only provided with the opening 5. 5 The micro-contact 32 detects any change in level, so that the output of the support 9 through the opening 5 causes an action of said micro-contact 32 and thus stopping the motor of the roller 11.
L'invention a été décrite à propos d'un dispositif de distribution de cartes, cependant tous autres supports souples peuvent également 0 être distribués au moyen d'un tel dispositif par simple adaptation des casiers 2 et des ouvertures 5 aux supports à distribuer tels que prospectus, cartes routières, etc..The invention has been described with regard to a card dispensing device, however all other flexible supports can also be dispensed by means of such a device by simple adaptation of the compartments 2 and of the openings 5 to the supports to be dispensed such as leaflets, road maps, etc.
L'élément 1 peut être monté sur piètement ou sur une console ou suspendu à un mur ou autre support. En outre, il est également possible 5 de monter deux éléments 1 l'un contre l'autre par leur face arrière.Element 1 can be mounted on a base or on a console or suspended from a wall or other support. In addition, it is also possible to mount two elements 1 one against the other by their rear face.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'élément 1 peut être monté sur un meuble à fermeture verrouillable ou accolé à un tel meuble destiné au stockage des supports 9 pour le réapprovisionnement des casiers 2.According to another characteristic of the invention, the element 1 can be mounted on a piece of furniture with lockable closure or attached to such a piece of furniture intended for the storage of supports 9 for restocking lockers 2.
Grâce à l'invention, il est possible de réaliser une distribution de supports souples avec une parfaite sécurité contre le vol ou des détériorations par les intempéries ou par manipulation, sans nécessiter de personnel de surveillance ou, de vente, de manière totalement automa¬ tique.Thanks to the invention, it is possible to produce a distribution of flexible supports with perfect security against theft or deterioration by bad weather or by manipulation, without requiring surveillance or sales personnel, in a fully automatic manner. .
Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation décrit et représenté aux dessins annexés. Des modifications restent possibles, notamment du point de vue de la constitution des divers éléments, ou par substitution d'équivalents techniques, sans sortir pour autant du domaine de protection de l'invention. Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment described and shown in the accompanying drawings. Modifications remain possible, in particular from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements, or by substitution of technical equivalents, without thereby departing from the scope of protection of the invention.

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REVENDICATIONS
1) Dispositif caractérisé en ce qu'il est essentiellement constitué par un élément (1) en forme de meuble fermé sur trois côtés comportant une juxtaposition et une superposition de casiers (2) renfermant chacun un paquet de supports souples, et un moyen de distribution individuelle des supports, par un ensemble (3) de sélection et de paiement des sup¬ ports souples, et par un dispositif de fermeture (4) de la face avant de l'élément (1) muni, au niveau de la partie supérieure de chaque casier (2), d'une ouverture de distribution (5), et sous cette ouverture (5) d'un logement (6) de réception d'un modèle (7) du support souple contenu dans le casier (2) correspondant.1) Device characterized in that it is essentially constituted by an element (1) in the form of a piece of furniture closed on three sides comprising a juxtaposition and a superposition of racks (2) each containing a pack of flexible supports, and a distribution means individual supports, by a set (3) of selection and payment of flexible sup¬ ports, and by a closing device (4) of the front face of the element (1) provided, at the level of the upper part of each rack (2), a distribution opening (5), and under this opening (5) a housing (6) for receiving a model (7) of the flexible support contained in the corresponding rack (2) .
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2) Dispositif, suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que chaque casier (2) est muni d'un fond mobile (8) recevant les supports souples (9) et chargé par des ressorts (10), d'un moyen de distribution individuelle (11) sous forme d'un rouleau d'entraînement monté flottant, d'une plaque inclinée antérieure (12) montée à pivotement sur la base du casier (2) et s'appuyant, en position de service contre la base d'un bec entonnoir de sortie (13) relié à l'ouverture de distribution (5) du dispositif de fermeture (4), une plaque d'accès mobile (14) également montée à pivotement sur la base du casier (2) maintenant, en position de fermeture, la plaque inclinée (12) en position de service, et d'une plaque de poussée postérieure (15) chargée par un ressort (16) et s'appuyant sur le paquet de supports (9).2) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that each rack (2) is provided with a movable bottom (8) receiving the flexible supports (9) and loaded by springs (10), with a distribution means individual (11) in the form of a floating drive roller, an anterior inclined plate (12) pivotally mounted on the base of the rack (2) and bearing, in the service position against the base of an outlet funnel spout (13) connected to the dispensing opening (5) of the closing device (4), a movable access plate (14) also pivotally mounted on the base of the rack (2) now, closed position, the inclined plate (12) in the service position, and a rear push plate (15) loaded by a spring (16) and pressing on the pack of supports (9).
3) Dispositif, suivant la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le rouleau d'entraînement (11) est monté sur l'extrémité d'un bras (17), dont l'autre extrémité est articulée dans la partie supérieure du casier (2), est actionné au moyen d'un moteur pas-à-pas coaxial solidaire du bras (17) et est muni d'un revêtement (18) à fort coefficient d'adhé¬ rence.3) Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the drive roller (11) is mounted on the end of an arm (17), the other end of which is articulated in the upper part of the rack (2 ), is actuated by means of a coaxial stepping motor secured to the arm (17) and is provided with a coating (18) with a high coefficient of adhesion.
4) Dispositif, suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que les ouvertures de distribution (5) affectées chacune à un casier (2) sont avantageusement sous forme de plaques parallèles (19), fixées sur le dispositif de fermeture (4), s'étendant de la face externe de ce dernier jusqu'au bec d'entonnoir de sortie (13) et d'une longueur légèrement supérieure à la largeur des supports sou¬ ples (9). 5) Dispositif, suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1, 2 et 4, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de fermeture (4) est sous forme d'une porte articulée sur un bord de l'élément (1) et est muni sous chaque ouverture (5) d'une plaque transparente (20) fermant le logement (6) d'exposition du modèle (7) de support, ce logement (6) étant constitué sous forme d'un rail de réception (21) appliqué contre la face interne du dispositif (4), et chaque logement (6) est pourvu, de préférence dans un coin de la plaque (20), d'un numéro de référence (22).4) Device according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the distribution openings (5) each assigned to a rack (2) are advantageously in the form of plates parallel (19), fixed on the closure device (4), extending from the external face of the latter to the outlet funnel spout (13) and of a length slightly greater than the width of the supports under ¬ ples (9). 5) Device according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 4, characterized in that the closing device (4) is in the form of a door hinged on an edge of the element (1) and is provided under each opening (5) of a transparent plate (20) closing the housing (6) for displaying the support model (7), this housing (6) being constituted in the form of a receiving rail (21) applied against the internal face of the device (4), and each housing (6) is provided, preferably in a corner of the plate (20), with a reference number (22).
6) Dispositif, suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que les casiers (2) présentent, soit tous une largeur identique permettant le logement de supports identiques, soit des largeurs différentes en fonction de différentes tailles de supports.6) Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the racks (2) have either either an identical width allowing the accommodation of identical supports, or different widths depending on different sizes of supports.
7) Dispositif, suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'ensemble (3) de sélection et de paiement des supports souples est constitué, de préférence, par un monnayeur (23) et par un clavier de sélection électronique (24) à actionnement contrôlé par le monnayeur (23) et commandant, par l'intermédiaire d'un microprocesseur, l'action¬ nement du moteur du rouleau d'entraînement (11) du casier renfermant le support souple (9) sélectionné, cet ensemble (3), pouvant être com- piété par un changeur de monnaie (24') et par un oblitérateur (25), et étant monté dans l'élément, suivant un encombrement correspondant à un alignement ou à un groupement de casiers (2), la surface frontale correspondante étant découpée dans le dispositif de fermeture (4).7) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the assembly (3) of selection and payment of flexible media is preferably constituted by a coin mechanism (23) and by an electronic selection keyboard (24) to actuation controlled by the coin mechanism (23) and controlling, via a microprocessor, the action of the motor of the drive roller (11) of the locker containing the flexible support (9) selected, this assembly (3 ), which can be combined by a money changer (24 ') and by a obliterator (25), and being mounted in the element, according to a space corresponding to an alignment or to a grouping of lockers (2), the corresponding front surface being cut in the closure device (4).
8) Dispositif, suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 7, caractérisé en ce que l'ensemble (3) de sélection et de paiement est disposé soit sur une face latérale de l'élément (1), soit sur une console séparée.8) Device according to any one of claims 1 and 7, characterized in that the assembly (3) for selection and payment is arranged either on a side face of the element (1), or on a separate console .
9) Dispositif, suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à9) Device according to any one of claims 1 to
4 et 6, caractérisé en ce que chaque casier (2) est muni d'un compteur (28) relié à un dispositif d'avertissement sonore ou lumineux de fin de paquet de supports (9).4 and 6, characterized in that each locker (2) is provided with a counter (28) connected to a sound or light warning device at the end of the pack of supports (9).
10) Dispositif, suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce qu'il est équipé de casiers annexes à commande séparée ou simultanée de distribution de moyens de réception et d'expé¬ dition du support et/ou moyens de marquage.10) Device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it is equipped with additional lockers to order separate or simultaneous distribution of means of reception and expé¬ dition of the support and / or marking means.
11) Dispositif, suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que chaque casier (2) est pourvu d'un tiroir (29) à introduction par la face arrière de l'élément (1), et dans lequel les supports (9) sont montés sur un fond mobile (30) contre l'action de ressorts (31), le rouleau d'entraînement (11) avec son moteur étant fixé contre la paroi supérieure du casier (2) et un micro-contact (32) commandant l'arrêt dudit moteur, ce micro-contact étant disposé derrière le rouleau (11) en direction de l'ouverture (5).11) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that each rack (2) is provided with a drawer (29) for insertion by the rear face of the element (1), and in which the supports (9) are mounted on a movable base (30) against the action of springs (31), the drive roller (11) with its motor being fixed against the upper wall of the crate (2) and a micro-contact (32) controlling the stopping said motor, this micro-contact being arranged behind the roller (11) in the direction of the opening (5).
12) Dispositif, suivant la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce que les plaques parallèles (19') de guidage de sortie du support sont formées par une plaque solidaire du tiroir (29) et par une plaque soli¬ daire de la face avant de l'élément (1), le dispositif de fermeture (4) étant uniquement muni de l'ouverture (5).12) Device according to claim 11, characterized in that the parallel plates (19 ') for guiding the outlet from the support are formed by a plate secured to the drawer (29) and by a plate soli¬ dary of the front face of the element (1), the closing device (4) being only provided with the opening (5).
13) Dispositif, suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que l'élément (1) est monté sur un meuble à fermeture verrouillable ou accolé à un tel meuble destiné au stockage des supports (9) pour le réapprovisionnement des casiers (2). 13) Device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the element (1) is mounted on a piece of furniture with lockable closure or attached to such a piece of furniture intended for the storage of supports (9) for restocking lockers (2).
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