EP0854455B1 - Coin substitute for activating a coin-operated lock - Google Patents
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
- G07D9/00—Counting coins; Handling of coins not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
- G07D9/002—Coin holding devices
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
- A44C21/00—Coins; Emergency money; Beer or gambling coins or tokens, or the like
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- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F1/00—Coin inlet arrangements; Coins specially adapted to operate coin-freed mechanisms
- G07F1/06—Coins specially adapted to operate coin-freed mechanisms
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- 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
- G07F7/0672—Special lock-activating tokens, serving as replacement of a payment or of a coin
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- the invention relates to a coin replacement for actuating a coin deposit lock according to the preamble of protection claims 1 and 7.
- Coin deposit locks are now widely used in shopping carts found how they are used in the area of supermarkets. The handling This shopping cart is often made more difficult for the user by the fact that the requested coin size (usually a 1 DM coin) is not at hand. It is therefore, coin substitute already on the market, which essentially consists of plastic replica a coin with a tab-like holding section molded onto it exists, which emulates the function of the desired coin, so to speak, by using this coin replacement the proper operation of the coin deposit lock and thus the removal of a shopping cart from a row of shopping carts allows. In its simplest form, this coin replacement consists of the exact one Replica of a coin made of plastic material. The problem also arises here the storage of this set of coins, so that the use of such parts a coin as "original" offers only minor advantages.
- a simple solution according to the preamble of claim 1 shows the DE 43 24 083 A of the applicant, in which a key shaft with a coin replica is articulated as a key head by means of a retaining ring.
- the key shaft serves as a kind of trailer that also serves as an information field for Advertising prints or other information, for example for shopping, is used.
- the connection of the key head and key shaft with a retaining ring is for the storage of this coin deposit key sometimes hinders because it not adapted to common storage spaces, such as wallets is and occasionally tilting can occur, which is a handling difficult. This is the use of this known coin replacement limited in some cases.
- FR-A-2687 819 shows a coin deposit key in which a storage device, consisting of a base body 1 and a carrier part 5 is provided is, the latter carrier part pocket-like for receiving a "correct" Coin 3 is formed.
- the carrier part 5 is held in the base part 1 so that it is held together with the coin either within the base part or in a position rotated by 180 ° can be inserted in which the (correct) coin for Introduction to a coin deposit lock is removable.
- this solution has the advantage that as a result the use of a "correct” coin also serves such coin deposit locks can be, which require closed, circular contours, such as Example of drawer-like devices, but has the decisive disadvantage that that their structure is relatively complicated, therefore expensive and for mass use is not usable.
- the one-piece design enables a particularly inexpensive manufacture of the Coin replacement as a mass product with known manufacturing processes.
- the one piece promotes the safe handling of the coin function part, since the coin function part as such has only a very small handling area corresponding to the coin edge in an inserted position in the coin deposit lock having.
- the holding part makes it difficult to lose the coin function part; in particular, if the holding section has a material thickness that not significantly above that of standard customer cards, Phonecards or credit cards, and its dimensions possibly together with the coin function part in this Order of magnitude, there is the storage of the invention Coin replacement together with corresponding credit cards or Similar in areas such as a wallet or special credit card pockets that are usually carefully and are designed to be loss-proof.
- a one-piece implementation is particularly preferred the coin replacement, in the coin function part and holding part immediately merge, expediently the material thickness of the coin function part in adaptation to the material thickness of the the desired coin is selected and the material thickness of the subsequent holding part is chosen lower, for example about according to a check card.
- a particularly advantageous property is that in the Card position (e.g. in the wallet next to the credit cards) the coin function part lies in one plane with the holding part and encloses the coin function part, but then for production the coin replacement function (functional position) can be folded away and thus is released for insertion into a coin deposit lock.
- An embodiment of the coin replacement provides an advantageous implementation made of sandwiched plastic layers. This is particularly economical, with an overall print over the area of the coin function part holding part is possible and thus the entire front and back of the coin set for information or can be used for advertising purposes.
- this technology also the articulation between the coin function part and holding part simply by a special for this achieve a suitable, tear-resistant plastic or textile intermediate layer, if in the area of this articulation the other plastic layers have a suitable recess.
- a similarly advantageous solution according to claim 7 alternatively provides that the holding part and coin function part are two separate components, the Holding part takes on a kind of case function, from which the coin function part in its functional position for insertion into a coin deposit lock can be pushed out, here in contrast to the above mentioned preferred embodiment instead of a pivot axis slot-like guide groove is arranged in the holding part.
- the coin replacement consists of the one shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 first embodiment of the coin function part 10 and this holding and surrounding holding part 20th
- the coin function part 10 has a substantially circular section Shape up to function as a coin of the same diameter imitate reliably at least in the area where the Coin is inserted into the coin deposit lock. Outdoor, rear Part that is normally also in the inserted position protrudes from the coin deposit lock, it is connected to the Holding part 20 connected, the surface of which is shown Embodiment about five to six times the value of the area of the coin function part 10.
- the holding part 20 is rectangular executed and its width B1 is greater than the width (the Diameter) of the coin function part 10, so that the form protruding edge portions shown.
- the hinge axis is, for example, by means of injection molding technology Shaped film hinge that the coin function part 10 pivotable holds, the inner contour 20A of the holding part 20 with little play the circular arc-shaped outer contour 10A of the coin function part 10 follows, so that the entire coin set is a closed, flat, gets card-like structure in particular if that Coin function part 20 in the card position shown in Figure 1 is where it is enclosed by the holding part 20. In this position The coin replacement can be similar to a credit or check card corresponding compartments of the wallet or special credit card cases be kept.
- a multilayer technique can also be used.
- Production of the coin set can be used, as they already are, for example used for the production of credit cards.
- the joint axis can then consist of a continuous layer tear-resistant plastic, where the remaining (cover) layers are interrupted.
- Figure 1 shows in the right part of the coin function part 10 in the 90 ° about the articulated axis folded away functional position of the Coin function part 10, in which the outer contour 10A released is and the coin function part 10 thus in a coin deposit lock M can be introduced according to a coin.
- a cover 11 preferably put on and fixed from metal, the Surface designed like a coin, e.g. shaped, can be.
- FIG. 3 A second variant of the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 1 is shown in FIG. 3: here the coin function part 10 has a recess into which a "correct” coin 12 is inserted, either fixed there is held or can be removable. This measure too serves to increase the "naturalness" of the coin function part 10.
- the basic idea of the first embodiment is also in the in the exemplary embodiments shown in FIGS. 4-6 are realized, namely a large-area holding part 21 with which a coin functional part 11 is in turn pivotally connected, the release of the Coin function part in these embodiments by folding away the coin function part from the card position in the holding part 21 takes place in the functional position.
- a large-area holding part 21 with which a coin functional part 11 is in turn pivotally connected
- the release of the Coin function part in these embodiments by folding away the coin function part from the card position in the holding part 21 takes place in the functional position.
- the entire coin function part made of metal.
- a button-like projection 11A which is in a slot-like Guide groove 13 of the holding part 21 is guided.
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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Münzersatz zur Betätigung eines Münzpfandschlosses
gemäß dem Oberbegriff der Schutzansprüche 1 und 7.The invention relates to a coin replacement for actuating a coin deposit lock
according to the preamble of
Münzpfandschlösser haben inzwischen eine weite Verbreitung an Einkaufswagen gefunden, wie sie im Bereich von Einkaufsmärkten verwendet werden. Die Handhabung dieser Einkaufswagen wird für den Benutzer oft dadurch erschwert, dass die verlangte Münzgröße (meist ein 1 DM-Stück) gerade nicht zur Hand ist. Es ist daher bereits Münzersatz auf dem Markt, der im Wesentlichen aus der Kunststoffnachbildung einer Münze mit daran angeformtem laschenähnlichen Halteabschnitt besteht, der die Funktion der gewünschten Münze sozusagen emuliert, indem mit diesem Münzersatz die ordnungsgemäße Betätigung des Münzpfandschlosses und damit die Entnahme eines Einkaufswagens aus einer Einkaufswagenreihe ermöglicht. In der einfachsten Form besteht dieser Münzersatz aus der exakten Nachbildung einer Münze aus Kunststoffmaterial. Auch hier stellt sich das Problem der Aufbewahrung dieses Münzersatzes, so dass der Einsatz solcher Teile gegenüber einer Münze als "Original" nur geringe Vorteile bietet.Coin deposit locks are now widely used in shopping carts found how they are used in the area of supermarkets. The handling This shopping cart is often made more difficult for the user by the fact that the requested coin size (usually a 1 DM coin) is not at hand. It is therefore, coin substitute already on the market, which essentially consists of plastic replica a coin with a tab-like holding section molded onto it exists, which emulates the function of the desired coin, so to speak, by using this coin replacement the proper operation of the coin deposit lock and thus the removal of a shopping cart from a row of shopping carts allows. In its simplest form, this coin replacement consists of the exact one Replica of a coin made of plastic material. The problem also arises here the storage of this set of coins, so that the use of such parts a coin as "original" offers only minor advantages.
Eine einfache Lösung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1 zeigt die
DE 43 24 083 A des Anmelders, bei der ein Schlüsselschaft mit einer Münznachbildung
als Schlüsselkopf mittels eines Halteringes gelenkig verbindbar ist. Hierbei
dient der Schlüsselschaft als eine Art Anhänger, der auch als Informationsfeld für
Werbeaufdrucke oder sonstige Informationen, beispielsweise zum Einkauf, dient.
Die Verbindung von Schlüsselkopf und Schlüsselschaft mit einem Haltering ist für
die Aufbewahrung dieses Münzpfandschlüssels jedoch manchmal hinderlich, da er
nicht an übliche Aufbewahrungsräume, wie zum Beispiel Brieftaschen, angepasst
ist und gelegentlich auch Verkantungen auftreten können, die eine Handhabung
erschweren. Der Gebrauchsnutzen dieses vorbekannten Münzersatzes ist dadurch
in manchen Fällen eingeschränkt. A simple solution according to the preamble of
Die FR-A-2687 819 zeigt einen Münzpfandschlüssel, bei dem eine Aufbewahrungseinrichtung,
bestehend aus einem Basiskörper 1 und einem Trägerteil 5 vorgesehen
ist, wobei letzteres Trägerteil taschenähnlich zur Aufnahme einer "richtigen"
Münze 3 ausgebildet ist. Das Trägerteil 5 ist so im Basisteil 1 gehalten, dass
es mitsamt der Münze entweder innerhalb des Basisteils gehalten ist oder aber in
eine hierzu um 180° verdrehte Position steckbar ist, in der die (richtige) Münze zur
Einführung in ein Münzpfandschloss entnehmbar ist.FR-A-2687 819 shows a coin deposit key in which a storage device,
consisting of a
Gegenüber der erstgenannten Lösung hat diese Lösung den Vorteil, dass infolge der Verwendung einer "richtigen" Münze auch solche Münzpfandschlösser bedient werden können, die abgeschlossene, kreisrunde Konturen verlangen, wie zum Beispiel schubladenähnliche Vorrichtungen, hat aber den entscheidenden Nachteil, dass ihr Aufbau relativ kompliziert, damit teuer und für den Masseneinsatz nicht brauchbar ist.Compared to the first-mentioned solution, this solution has the advantage that as a result the use of a "correct" coin also serves such coin deposit locks can be, which require closed, circular contours, such as Example of drawer-like devices, but has the decisive disadvantage that that their structure is relatively complicated, therefore expensive and for mass use is not usable.
Es ist daher Aufgabe der Erfindung, einen gattungsgemäßen Münzersatz so weiterzubilden, dass bei Erhalt der leichten Aufbewahrung eine einfache und kostengünstige Herstellung für den Massengebrauch möglich ist.It is therefore an object of the invention to develop a generic coin substitute that while maintaining easy storage, a simple and inexpensive Manufacturing for mass use is possible.
Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe gemäß dem kennzeichnenden Teil des
Schutzanspruchs 1 gelöst.According to the invention, this object is achieved according to the characterizing part of the
Weitere Aspekte der Erfindung sind in unabhängigen Anspruch 7 definiert.Further aspects of the invention are in independent claim 7 Are defined.
Die einstückige Ausführung ermöglicht eine besonders günstige Herstellung des Münzersatzes als Massenprodukt mit bekannten Herstellungsverfahren.The one-piece design enables a particularly inexpensive manufacture of the Coin replacement as a mass product with known manufacturing processes.
Weiterhin fördert die Einstückigkeit die sichere Handhabung des Münzfunktionsteils, da das Münzfunktionsteil als solches nur eine sehr geringe Handhabungsfläche entsprechend dem Münzrand in einer eingeschobenen Position im Münzpfandschloss aufweist.Furthermore, the one piece promotes the safe handling of the coin function part, since the coin function part as such has only a very small handling area corresponding to the coin edge in an inserted position in the coin deposit lock having.
Eine großflächige Ausführung des Halteteils erschwert das Verlieren des Münzfunktionsteils; insbesondere, wenn der Halteabschnitt eine Materialstärke aufweist, die nicht wesentlich über derjenigen von handelsüblichen Kundenkarten, Telefonkarten oder Kreditkarten liegt, und seine Abmessungen gegebenenfalls zusammen mit dem Münzfunktionsteil etwa in dieser Größenordnung liegen, bietet sich die Aufbewahrung des erfindungsgemäßen Münzersatzes zusammen mit entsprechenden Kreditkarten oder ähnlichem in Bereichen beispielsweise einer Brieftasche oder speziellen Kreditkarten-Taschen an, die in der Regel sorgfältig und verlustsicher ausgeführt sind.A large-scale version the holding part makes it difficult to lose the coin function part; in particular, if the holding section has a material thickness that not significantly above that of standard customer cards, Phonecards or credit cards, and its dimensions possibly together with the coin function part in this Order of magnitude, there is the storage of the invention Coin replacement together with corresponding credit cards or Similar in areas such as a wallet or special credit card pockets that are usually carefully and are designed to be loss-proof.
Ein wesentlicher Zusatznutzen dieses flächigen Halteteils liegt schließlich in der Nutzung des Halteteils in Form und/oder Oberflächengestaltung als Informations- oder Werbeträger, wobei hier beispielsweise Einkaufsmarkt-spezifische Informationen aufgedruckt sein können, aber auch allgemeine Werbeaufdrucke sich anbieten.An essential additional benefit of this flat holding part lies finally in the use of the holding part in shape and / or surface design as an information or advertising medium, whereby here for example, supermarket-specific information printed on it can be, but also general advertising prints offer themselves.
Für die räumliche Zuordnung von Münzfunktionsteil und Halteteil bieten sich unter diesen Voraussetzungen mehrere Realisationsmöglichkeiten an: Besonders bevorzugt ist eine einstückige Realisierung des Münzersatzes, bei der Münzfunktionsteil und Halteteil unmittelbar ineinander übergehen, wobei zweckmäßigerweise die Materialstärke des Münzfunktionsteils in Anpassung an die Materialstärke der jeweils erwünschten Münze gewählt ist und die Materialstärke des anschließenden Halteteils geringer gewählt ist, beispielsweise etwa entsprechend einer Scheckkarte.For the spatial assignment of the coin function part and holding part Under these conditions, there are several implementation options on: A one-piece implementation is particularly preferred the coin replacement, in the coin function part and holding part immediately merge, expediently the material thickness of the coin function part in adaptation to the material thickness of the the desired coin is selected and the material thickness of the subsequent holding part is chosen lower, for example about according to a check card.
Eine besonders vorteilhafte Eigenschaft besteht darin, daß in der Kartenposition (beispielsweise in der Brieftasche bei den Kreditkarten) das Münzfunktionsteil in einer Ebene mit dem Halteteil liegt und das Münzfunktionsteil umschließt, das dann aber zur Herstellung der Münzersatzfunktion (Funktionsposition) wegklappbar ist und somit zum Einschub in ein Münzpfandschloß freigegeben wird.A particularly advantageous property is that in the Card position (e.g. in the wallet next to the credit cards) the coin function part lies in one plane with the holding part and encloses the coin function part, but then for production the coin replacement function (functional position) can be folded away and thus is released for insertion into a coin deposit lock.
Eine vorteilhafte Realisierung sieht eine Ausführung des Münzersatzes aus sandwichartig angeordneten Kunststoffschichten vor. Dies ist besonders wirtschaftlich, wobei auch eine Gesamtbedruckung über die Fläche Münzfunktionsteil-Halteteil möglich ist und somit die gesamte Vorderfläche und Rückfläche des Münzersatzes für Informations- oder Werbezwecke verwendet werden kann. Außerdem läßt sich bei dieser Technologie auch die Gelenkverbindung zwischen Münzfunktionsteil und Halteteil einfach durch eine hierfür besonders geeignete, reißfeste Kunststoff- oder Textilzwischenlage erzielen, wenn im Bereich dieser Gelenkverbindung die anderen Kunststoffschichten eine geeignete Aussparung aufweisen.An embodiment of the coin replacement provides an advantageous implementation made of sandwiched plastic layers. This is particularly economical, with an overall print over the area of the coin function part holding part is possible and thus the entire front and back of the coin set for information or can be used for advertising purposes. In addition, with this technology also the articulation between the coin function part and holding part simply by a special for this achieve a suitable, tear-resistant plastic or textile intermediate layer, if in the area of this articulation the other plastic layers have a suitable recess.
Eine ähnlich vorteilhafte Lösung gemäß Anspruch 7 sieht alternativ vor, daß Halteteil und Münzfunktionsteil zwei separate Bauteile sind, wobei das Halteteil eine Art Etuifunktion übernimmt, aus dem das Münzfunktionsteil in seine Funktionsposition zum Einschub in ein Münzpfandschloß ausschiebbar ist, wobei hier im Unterschied zur oben genannten bevorzugten Ausführungsform statt einer Schwenkachse eine langlochähnliche Führungsnut im Halteteil angeordnet ist.A similarly advantageous solution according to claim 7 alternatively provides that the holding part and coin function part are two separate components, the Holding part takes on a kind of case function, from which the coin function part in its functional position for insertion into a coin deposit lock can be pushed out, here in contrast to the above mentioned preferred embodiment instead of a pivot axis slot-like guide groove is arranged in the holding part.
Schließlich sind auch Versionen mit modifiziertem Münzfunktionsteil realisierbar, bei denen das Münzfunktionsteil ein Aussehen erhält, das weitgehend oder vollständig dem Aussehen einer Originalmünze entspricht, beispielsweise dadurch, daß eine Originalmünze in das Münzfunktionsteil eingelegt wird oder ein metallischer Überzug auf das Münzfunktionsteil aufgestülpt wird, der die Optik einer Münze vermittelt. Die Ausgestaltung des Münzersatzes für weitere Funktionen mittels eines integrierten Mikrochips ist ebenfalls möglich.Finally, there are also versions with a modified coin function part realizable, in which the coin function part is given an appearance, largely or completely the look of an original coin corresponds, for example, in that an original coin in the Coin function part is inserted or a metallic coating the coin functional part is turned up, which is the look of a coin taught. The design of the coin set for further functions an integrated microchip is also possible.
Es eröffnet sich somit eine große Bandbreite an insbesondere auch kommerziellen Nutzungsmöglichkeiten, für die das Münzfunktionsteil und dessen originäre, technische Funktion einen vielseitig nutzbaren Ausgangspunkt darstellen.This opens up a wide range of in particular commercial uses for which the coin function part and its original, technical function is versatile Represent starting point.
Die kurz angesprochenen Ausführungsbeispiele werden nun anhand von Zeichnungen noch kurz erläutert, es zeigen:
Figur 1- Eine Aufsicht und eine Seitenansicht auf das erste Ausführungsbeispiel,
- Figur 2
- eine Seitenansicht mit einem Münzaufsatz beim ersten
Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß
Figur 1, - Fign. 3-6
- Aufsicht und z. T. Seitenansicht auf weitere Ausführungsbeispiele.
- Figure 1
- A top view and a side view of the first embodiment,
- Figure 2
- 2 shows a side view with a coin attachment in the first exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1,
- FIGS. 3-6
- Supervision and z. T. side view of other embodiments.
Der Münzersatz besteht bei dem in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellten
ersten Ausführungsbeispiel aus dem Münzfunktionsteil 10 und dem
dieses haltenden und umgebenden Halteteil 20.The coin replacement consists of the one shown in FIGS. 1 and 2
first embodiment of the
Das Münzfunktionsteil 10 weist im wesentlichen kreisabschnittsförmige
Gestalt auf, um die Funktion einer Münze gleichen Durchmessers
zuverlässig zumindest in denjenigem Bereich nachzuahmen, wo auch die
Münze in das Münzpfandschloß eingeschoben ist. Im freien, rückwärtigen
Teil, der normalerweise auch in der eingesteckten Position aus
dem Münzpfandschloß herausragt, ist es über ein Gelenk mit dem
Halteteil 20 verbunden, dessen Fläche beim dargestellten
Ausführungsbeispiel etwa den fünf- bis sechsfachen Wert der Fläche
des Münzfunktionsteils 10 besitzt. Das Halteteil 20 ist rechteckig
ausgeführt und seine Breite B1 liegt über der Breite (dem
Durchmesser) des Münzfunktionsteils 10, so daß sich die
dargestellten überstehenden Randabschnitte bilden. Im Bereich der
Gelenkachse ist beispielsweise mittels der Spritzgußtechnik ein
Filmscharnier ausgeformt, das das Münzfunktionsteil 10 verschwenkbar
hält, wobei die Innenkontur 20A des Halteteils 20 mit geringem Spiel
der kreisbogenförmigen Außenkontur 10A des Münzfunktionsteils 10
folgt, so daß der gesamte Münzersatz eine geschlossene, flächige,
insbesondere kartenähnliche Struktur bekommt, wenn sich das
Münzfunktionsteil 20 in der in Figur 1 dargestellten Karten-Position
befindet, wo es vom Halteteil 20 umschlossen ist. In dieser Position
kann der Münzersatz ähnlich wie eine Kredit- oder Scheckkarte in
entsprechenden Fächern der Brieftasche oder spezieller Kreditkarten-Behältnisse
aufbewahrt werden.The
Anstelle der Spritzgußtechnik kann auch eine Multilayer-Technik zur Herstellung des Münzersatzes eingesetzt werden, wie sie bereits beispielsweise zur Herstellung von Kreditkarten Verwendung findet. Dabei kann dann die Gelenkachse durch eine durchgehende Schicht aus reißfestem Kunststoff gebildet sein, wo die übrigen (Deck-)Schichten unterbrochen sind.Instead of the injection molding technique, a multilayer technique can also be used Production of the coin set can be used, as they already are, for example used for the production of credit cards. The joint axis can then consist of a continuous layer tear-resistant plastic, where the remaining (cover) layers are interrupted.
Figur 1 zeigt im rechten Teil das Münzfunktionsteil 10 in der um 90°
um die beschriebene Gelenkachse weggeklappten Funktionsposition des
Münzfunktionsteils 10, bei der dessen Außenkontur 10A freigegeben
wird und das Münzfunktionsteil 10 somit in ein Münzpfandschloß M
entsprechend einer Münze eingeführt werden kann.Figure 1 shows in the right part of the
Eine erste Variante dieses Ausführungsbeispiels zeigt Fig. 2: Um die
"Naturtreue" des Münzfunktionsteils 10 zu steigern, ist eine Abdeckhaube
11 vorzugsweise aus Metall aufgestülpt und festgesetzt, deren
Oberfläche nach Art einer Münze gestaltet, z.B. geprägt, sein kann.2 shows a first variant of this exemplary embodiment:
To increase the "naturalness" of the
Eine zweite Variante des Ausführungsbeispiels der Fig. 1 zeigt Fig.
3: hier weist das Münzfunktionsteil 10 eine Ausnehmung auf, in die
eine "richtige" Münze 12 eingelegt ist, die entweder dort fest
gehalten ist oder auch herausnehmbar sein kann. Auch diese Maßnahme
dient der Erhöhung der "Naturtreue" des Münzfunktionsteils 10.A second variant of the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 1 is shown in FIG.
3: here the
Der Grundgedanke des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels ist auch bei den in
den Figuren 4-6 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen realisiert,
nämlich ein großflächiges Halteteil 21, mit dem ein Münzfunktionsteil
11 wiederum schwenkbar verbunden ist, wobei die Freigabe des
Münzfunktionsteils auch bei diesen Ausführungsbeispielen durch Wegklappen
des Münzfunktionsteils aus der Kartenposition im Halteteil
21 in die Funktionsposition erfolgt. Beim Ausführungsbeispiel der
Fig. 4 ist das gesamte Münzfunktionsteil aus Metall. Zur Halterung
und Verschwenkung des Münzfunktionsteils 11 im Halteteil 21 dient
gemäß Fig. 5 eine knopfartige Anformung 11A, die in einer langlochähnlichen
Führungsnut 13 des Halteteils 21 geführt ist.The basic idea of the first embodiment is also in the in
the exemplary embodiments shown in FIGS. 4-6 are realized,
namely a large-
Bei der in Fig. 6 schließlich gezeigten Ausführungsvariante sind
ebenfalls der Münzfunktionsteil 12 und Halteteil 22 über ein Gelenk
miteinander verbunden, jedoch liegt hier die Gelenkachse GK im mittleren
Bereich des Halteteils 21. Auch hier kann durch entsprechende
Formgebung sichergestellt werden, daß die Unterbringung in Scheckkartenbehältnissen
möglich ist.6 are shown in the embodiment variant
also the
Claims (8)
- Coin substitute for operating a coin-operated lock, more especially for shopping trolleys, having an operational component part (10) to interact with the mechanics of the coin-operated lock, and having a retaining member (20), which communicates with the operational component part and is connected to said component part via a pivot joint, said retaining member having at least the area of the operational component part and protruding from the coin-operated lock in the inserted position, in which the external contours of the operational component part, which determine the operation of the coin-operated lock, are exposed for insertion into the coin-operated lock, the retaining member (20) in the card position surrounding the operational component part (10) in a substantially planar manner and with an aligned surface (card position), the width (B1) of the retaining member (20) lying over the width (B2) of the operational component part (10), the operational component member (10) and retaining member (20) being separated at the operation-determining external contours (10A) of the operational component part (10) by a cutting or stamping line (S) and being interconnected via a pivot joint axis (G) for the outward pivotal movement into the operational position, characterised in that the operational component part (10) and retaining member (20) are integrally formed.
- Coin substitute according to claim 1, characterised in that the pivot joint axis (G) is disposed parallel to one of the narrow end faces of the retaining member (20).
- Coin substitute according to claim 1, characterised in that the operational component part (10) and retaining member (20) are constructed from a plurality of plastics material layers in a sandwich-like manner, and in that the pivot joint axis (G) is formed at least by one such continuous layer of the multilayered retaining member (20), the cover layers of which have a corresponding recess in the region of the pivot joint axis (G).
- Coin substitute according to claim 1, characterised in that it is an injection-moulded component part, the pivot joint axis (G) being in the form of a film hinge as a result of a cross-sectional tapering.
- Coin substitute according to claim 1, characterised in that a cover (11), preferably formed from metal, is securedly or detachably mounted on the operational component part (10).
- Coin substitute according to claim 1, characterised in that a coin (12) is securable, more especially clampable or gluable, in the operational component part (10).
- Coin substitute for operating a coin-operated lock, more especially for shopping trolleys, the operational component part of which is to interact with the mechanics of the coin-operated lock, and having a retaining member, which communicates with the operational component part and has at least the area of the operational component part, and which retaining member protrudes from the coin-operated lock when the operational component part is in the inserted position, the retaining member and operational component part being separate structural members, characterised in that the operational component part (11) is displaceable via a slot-like guide groove (13) in the retaining member (21) in such a manner that it protrudes from the retaining member (21) in its operational position and is retained in the card position within the contours of the retaining member (21).
- Coin substitute according to claim 1 or 7, characterised in that a microchip (14) or a magnetic strip is incorporated in the retaining member (20).
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