EP2213208A1 - Bi-functional system for the registration and payment of articles - Google Patents

Bi-functional system for the registration and payment of articles Download PDF

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EP2213208A1
EP2213208A1 EP10151714A EP10151714A EP2213208A1 EP 2213208 A1 EP2213208 A1 EP 2213208A1 EP 10151714 A EP10151714 A EP 10151714A EP 10151714 A EP10151714 A EP 10151714A EP 2213208 A1 EP2213208 A1 EP 2213208A1
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Dominique Engasser
Dominique Buonore
Pascal Poulin
Philippe Massin
Emmanuel Bonin
Stéphane Gautron
Jérôme Jerkech
Stépane Fermon
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    • 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
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  • the present invention relates to a device for controlling and paying for goods, generally disposed at the exit of a retail establishment.
  • the invention relates to a new mechanized cash out, also called according to its English name "check-out", for sales areas, for goods volume and weight transportable by a person or by a truck.
  • These three modules are substantially aligned with each other in a direction of movement of goods.
  • the consumer moves in the same direction as the goods on one side of the piece of furniture.
  • the employee of the business establishment responsible for registering the price of the goods with the consumer, hereinafter referred to as the host or cashier, is on the other side of the furniture in relation to the consumer and is level of the central module, so that it can pass the goods from the upstream module to the downstream module after recording them with the electronic device for recording prices.
  • the host or cashier receives and records the payment of the consumer's goods.
  • the movement of the consumer is directed from the interior of the establishment to the exit.
  • the electronic price recording device may consist of an optical reader connected to a computer system for controlling and calculating the price of the goods, it may also be connected to a display screen and / or touch.
  • the downstream module discharge means includes a goods weighing means for controlling the match between the total price of the goods and the amount paid by the consumer.
  • a payment device When the cash register is used by the self-service consumer, there is provided a payment device, self-service, associated with the device price recording, or an independent terminal supporting said payment device, disposed within reach of the consumer.
  • Retail establishment managers who want to make available to consumers both cash outlets with host or cashier and self-service cash outlets, also called by their English name "self check-out" , without reducing the number of cash outlets with host or hostess available, are required to increase the space for cash outlets, to the detriment of the space dedicated to the presentation of goods to be able to integrate furniture for outlets self service. The increase in space and the acquisition of new furniture is a significant cost.
  • outlets with host or cashier are closed when the host or hostess is absent, occupying a space that is not used and causing congestion on the outlets open if the number of consumers wishing to exit the business establishment increases unexpectedly.
  • the invention overcomes the disadvantages of the devices of the prior art by proposing a cash out, control device and payment of goods, comprising a modular cash out furniture cabinet can have two destinations, either with host or cashier, or self-service, that is to say that can be used indifferently by a host or hostess or a consumer after simple handling, fast and economical.
  • the device for control and payment of goods purchased by consumers intended for retail establishments, including at least three substantially aligned modules forming a piece of furniture: (i) a first upstream module allowing the removal of the goods, including means for routing to a second module of said goods, (ii) a second central module including a goods control station comprising means for detecting and / or recording information relating thereto , such as an electronic price recording device, intermediate between the central module and a third module, and (iii) a third downstream module for evacuation and storage of goods, is characterized in that the central module includes a means for changing configuration with respect to the direction of movement of the goods on said control device, so that either a host or stewardess, located on one side of said furniture, a consumer located on the other side, with respect to the alignment of the modules in said direction of movement, can use said electronic device alternately.
  • the central module comprises means for changing position and / or orientation of said electronic device with respect to the direction of movement of the goods.
  • said control station comprises a box of substantially parallelepipedal shape, in which is embedded the electronic price recording device associated with said position change means and / or orientation.
  • said position and / or orientation change means comprises a pivoting means whose axis of rotation is situated on the bottom of said box and vertical with respect to the horizontal plane thereof, and on which the electronic device carries price registration, so that it can turn on itself in the plan of the movement of goods on the control device.
  • said box is closed by a plate pierced with an opening concentric with the axis of rotation and allowing the passage of the bottom of the electronic device for recording prices, said opening, itself closed by a plate of substantially circular, surrounding the surface of said electronic device which is flush with the plane of movement of goods, the two plates sliding relative to each other on said plane.
  • the assembly formed by said two plates and the surface of the electronic price recording device forms a coplanar plate of the upper planes of the upstream module and the downstream module.
  • the position and / or orientation changing means comprises means for blocking the rotation on itself and / or abutting the electronic price recording device, so that said electronic device is temporarily held in a position in relation to the direction of movement of the goods.
  • said position of the electronic price recording device is, alternatively, such that the host or cashier can use it on one side of the furniture, or such that the consumer can use it from the other side.
  • the configuration change means are likely to be operated manually or with the help of a motor.
  • the downstream module includes two zones each provided with an evacuation means, one disposed on the utilization side by the host or the cashier, comprising a plane inclined towards the bottom followed by a horizontal plane, allowing the recovery of the goods, and the other, on the side of use by the consumer, including a system of weighing and control of the goods.
  • the invention relates to a control device and payment of goods that will be called in the description that follows cash out.
  • the cash outlets are located on a mandatory passage area for consumers who wish to leave the store after paying the goods taken from the business establishment.
  • the furniture that constitutes the cash register outlet is of substantially elongated shape and is oriented along its length parallel to the movement towards the exit of the consumers.
  • the goods circulate on the surface of the furniture constituting the exit of cash register.
  • the outlet box 1 is shown in plan view, the interior of the business establishment is on the right and the exit area of the establishment is on the left of the figure.
  • An arrow A represents the direction of movement of goods (not shown) from inside the establishment to the exit.
  • a first module 2, upstream or forward, of the furniture 1 is the most right on the figure 1 .
  • a second module 3, central has its surface shown in gray.
  • a circle 4 represents a means for changing the configuration of the central module 3.
  • a third module 5, downstream or rear, comprises two divergent evacuation means 6 and 7 of the goods (not shown).
  • the modules 2, 3 and 5 are substantially aligned and follow one another in the direction of flow arrow A.
  • the respective upper planes of the upstream modules 2, central 3 and downstream 5 are substantially at the same level.
  • the longitudinal general directions of the upstream 2, central 3 and downstream 5 modules are not in alignment.
  • the upstream module 2 forms an angle different from 180 ° with the central module assembly 3 and downstream module 5.
  • the top of the angle is turned towards the host or the stewardess 8.
  • the value of the angle is such that a host or hostess cashier 8 make an arm movement d ' back forward, without rotation of the bust, to push goods 10 (not shown on the figure 1 ) towards an evacuation means 6, and not a lateral arm movement, with rotation of the bust, as is the case when the modules are aligned.
  • the value of the angle is between 90 ° and 179 °. Even more preferably, the value of the angle is between 160 ° and 179 °.
  • An arrow B represents the direction of evacuation of the goods when the host or cashier 8, symbolized by a circle, is the user of a goods control station (not shown) located on the central module 3.
  • arrow C represents said evacuation direction when it is the consumer 9, represented by a solid circle, which uses said control station.
  • FIG 2 illustrates an embodiment of the invention in a situation according to a preferred embodiment.
  • Two cash outlets 1A and 1B are shown, each comprising three modules, respectively upstream, central, downstream: 2A, 3A, 5A and 2B, 3B, 5B.
  • the output boxes 1A and 1B are identical.
  • the modules 2A, 3A and 5A follow one another in the direction of the arrow A and are parallel to the modules 2B, 3B and 5B themselves succeeding one another in the direction of the arrow A, so that the distance between the two outputs of FIG. boxes 1A and 1B allows the passage of a consumer 9A and a carriage 13A.
  • Goods 10 are schematically represented by spheres to illustrate their flow in the direction (arrow A) of circulation.
  • control and work stations 11A and 11B having substantially the form of trays substantially at the level of the upper planes of the upstream modules 2A and 2B and the downstream modules 5A and 5B, are associated with electronic price recording devices 12A and 12B, respectively.
  • the electronic price recording device 12 has a cash register function. In known manner, the electronic price recording device 12 makes it possible to control and record the price of a commodity 10 from a bar code located on the latter.
  • the electronic price recording devices 12A and 12B are oriented differently with respect to the direction of movement (arrow A).
  • Configuration change means, respectively 4A and 4B, make it possible to dispose said electronic devices 12A and 12B in either orientation alternately.
  • the configuration change means 4 at the control station 11 is described later.
  • the orientation of the electronic price recording device 12A allows the use of it by the host or cashier 8.
  • the latter checks and records the price of the goods 10 which it slides, in a known manner on the control station 11A, from the surface of the module 2A to that of the module 3A.
  • the means for sliding the goods 10 on the surface of the module 2 are, for example, rolling means of known type such as embedded spheres or rollers (not shown), these means being embedded in the plane of the surface. superior of the workstation 11.
  • the consumer 9A retrieves the goods 10 at the distal end, with respect to the upstream module 2A, from the downstream module 5A via the evacuation means 6 and transfers them into a trolley 13A located at the outlet of the said evacuation means 6.
  • the orientation of the electronic price recording device 12B allows a consumer 9B to use the electronic price recording device 12B itself, that is to say, self-service. It deposits, initially, the goods 10 taken from the carriage 13B, on the upstream module 2B. Then he records the price of the goods 10 which he passes on the control station 11 B, in front of the scanner 12B, then slides the goods 10 and puts them on the evacuation means 7 of the downstream module 5B. Once the price of all the goods has been recorded, the consumer 9B transfers the goods into the cart 13B.
  • the evacuation means 6 and 7 and their operation are illustrated in detail in the Figures 7 and 8 and described later.
  • outlets 1A and 1B are identical in their structures and their characteristics and are each alternately used with a host or hostess cashier 8 or self-service by the consumer 9.
  • the embodiment of the invention of the figure 3 illustrates, without limitation, a control station 11 associated with a price recording device 12 with an example of configuration change means 4 according to an exploded view.
  • the configuration change means 4 is, for example, a means for pivoting and changing the orientation of the electronic price recording device 12 around an axis of rotation x-x.
  • the x-x axis is vertical when the price recording device 12 is disposed in the control station 11 of the central module 3.
  • the work station 11 comprises a box 14 closed, on its upper face, by a plate 15 having a circular opening 16, concentric with the axis of rotation xx, allowing the passage of the bottom of the scanner 12.
  • the upper face of the box 14 constitutes a plate substantially at the level of the upper planes of the upstream module 2 and the downstream module 5, so that the routing of the goods 10 on the cabinet of the cash outlet 1 is carried out on a substantially flat surface .
  • the axis of rotation xx passes through the bottom of the box 14 and the price recording device 12.
  • the price recording device 12 is embedded in a second circular plate 17 which closes the opening 16.
  • the plates 15 and 17 slide between them, so that the price recording device 12 is made to rotate on itself along the axis of rotation xx.
  • the plate 15 is fixed, stationary, and the plate 17 rotates on itself driven by the rotation of said electronic device 12 which supports it.
  • the configuration change means 4 includes a pivot 18 centered on the axis of rotation xx and fixed on the bottom of the box 14, on which a plate 19 of U-shaped section and adapted to receive and block the bottom of the electronic device of price recording 12 along its side edges 19A and 19B. So that the electronic price recording device 12, once resting on the plate 19, can turn on itself about the axis of rotation xx, on the pivot 18.
  • Metal tabs 21 are fixed on the inner surface of the plate 15. Said tabs 21 are fixed at the boundary between the plate 15 and the plate 17, a portion of said tabs passing under the inner surface of the plate 17. to strengthen the plate 15 so that the latter supports the weight of the electronic price recording device 12 and the friction forces generated by the movement of the plate 17 during the rotation of the electronic price recording device 12.
  • the head of the element 20 is fixed on one of the metal lugs 21, at its part passing under the plate 17, by means of a spring (not shown) able to retract the element 20 on its height either by manual pressure on the distal end relative to the head of the element 20 when the latter is embedded in a hole (not shown) passing through the plate 17, or, when the plate 17 is being rotated, by pressure of the latter on said distal end.
  • the plate 17 comprises at least two holes (not shown) as described below to block its rotation, and that of the electronic price recording device 12, in at least two positions with the element 20 as described herein. -above.
  • the electronic price recording device 12 is preferably provided with an optical reader 22, in particular vertical, horizontal, bi-optical or bi-optical balance.
  • Said optical reader 22 may have its reading surface flush with the merchandise routing plane 10, it is then a horizontal reader.
  • the optical reader 22 can have its reading surface on a vertical plane relative to the path of the goods 10, the latter are slid in front of the reading surface, it is then a vertical optical reader.
  • a bi-optical reader can include a scale in its horizontal part, it is then a bi-optical balance reader.
  • Said reader 22 preferably has its plan reading means located on the part of the electronic price recording device 12 in the goods routing plane 10.
  • the price recording device 12 is also provided with a block 23 consists of a mobile optical reader of a type known in itself. This mobile reader 23 is able to read the bar code of a commodity 10 when the latter is located in the carriage 13.
  • the mobile optical reader 23 is preferably used by the consumer 9.
  • the optical reader of the block 23 is generally placed on a support fixed on the plate 15, it is stationary during the rotation on itself of the electronic device for recording prices 12.
  • the electronic price recording device 12 may also include an operation and merchandise display screen 10 associated with the optical reader 22 or a touch screen replacing the optical reader 22 (not shown). The latter facilitates the use for the consumer 9 and generally includes an optical reading function of the merchandise bar codes 10.
  • the electronic price recording device 12 is associated with a tubular support 24 of the screen 25.
  • the screen 25 allows a visual check of the price of the goods 10.
  • the optical reader 22, the mobile optical reader 23 and the screen 25 operate in association and are of a type known in themselves.
  • the support 24 is fixed on the movable plate 17.
  • the screen 25 and the electronic price recording device 12 turn on their own at the same time.
  • the two plates 15 and 17 are separated by a narrow annular space 26, which allows the circular plate 17 to rotate without friction with respect to the fixed plate. This allows the price recording device 12 to change its orientation with respect to the direction of movement (arrow A) of the goods 10.
  • the configuration change means 4 may have other characteristics than those illustrated in FIG. figure 3 , for example and without limitation, the electronic price recording device 12 may be suspended from the axis of rotation xx by means other than the pivot 18 illustrated in FIG. figure 3 .
  • the angle of rotation on itself of the electronic price recording device 12 is a function of the angle formed between the upstream module 2 and the set of central modules 3 and downstream 5.
  • the locking means 20 is adapted to adjust the orientation of the electronic price recording device 12, in one of its operating positions by locking in a specific position of the rotation of the plate 17 as described above.
  • the plates 15 and 17 may have marks on their outer surface to identify the locking positions.
  • FIGS 4, 5 and 6 are views from different perspectives of the workstation 11 as shown in an exploded view in the figure 3 .
  • the figure 4 illustrates how the workstation 11 is mounted, including the arrangement of the various elements 14 to 25 described above.
  • the figure 5 is a transverse section, perpendicular to the direction of movement of the goods 10, of the workstation 11.
  • the surface of the electronic price recording device 12, preferably the optical reader 22, is flush with the flow path of the goods 10.
  • the means The rolling bearings (not shown), described above, for sliding the goods 10 on the workstation 11 in front of a reader 22 of the price recording device 12, are located on the outer surface of the covers 15 and 17.
  • the figure 6 seen from above the workstation 11, shows the limit 26 between the plate 15 and the plate 17, in the area where these two plates slide between them.
  • Locking means and / or rotational stop of the electronic price recording device 12 according to its two positions of use by a host or hostess of cashier 8 or self-service, other than the blocking means 20, may be provided.
  • cash out 1 is represented as seen by the consumer 9 before leaving the establishment, when it proceeds to the registration of the goods 10 to pay them.
  • cash out 1 is configured so that the consumer 9 is able to register and pay for his goods 10 self-service.
  • the price reader, preferably optical, 22 of the electronic price recording device 12 is then turned towards it and the screen 25.
  • the consumer 9 can also use the mobile optical reader 23, turned towards him, to record the price of goods 10 directly in the carriage 13, without having to manipulate them.
  • the downstream module 5 comprises an evacuation means 7 on the consumer's side 9 which comprises a weighing means 27 and a goods control device 10.
  • the weighing means 27 is known in itself, for example consisting of a weighing scale comprising a planar plate having a goods control means associated with the control means of the electronic price recording device 12 and associated with an alarm (not shown) if the calculated weight is different from that controlled by said electronic device 12.
  • the consumer can transfer the goods into the carriage 13 when all the goods have been registered by the electronic price recording device 12.
  • the weighing means 27 is able to compare what is on the balance and what has been registered by the electronic price recording device 12.
  • the downstream module 5 also comprises an evacuation means 6 diverging from the evacuation means 7 described with the figure 8 .
  • cash out 1 is configured for another use, so that the host or cashier 8 uses the electronic price recording device 12 whose reading means 22, preferably optical, is turned towards her.
  • the consumer 9 does not have access to said electronic device 12 as illustrated.
  • the evacuation means 6 is used by the host or cashier 8. It does not include any means of control or weighing since the control is performed by the host or hostess 8.
  • the evacuation means 6 is formed of two planes, one sloping 28, the other 29 substantially horizontal.
  • the plane 28 may comprise rollers (not shown, illustrated on the figure 1 ), represented on the figure 1 on the surface to facilitate the evacuation by gravity and sliding of the goods 10.
  • the plan 29 is intended to collect the goods 10 to facilitate the transfer in the cart 13 by the consumer 9.
  • the same cabinet outlet 1 can be used alternately by a host or hostess cashier 8 or a consumer 9 self-service.
  • the two illustrated box outputs 1A and 1B comprise the same modules and the same elements in module 2, including the same electronic device for recording prices 12.
  • the box output cabinets 1A and 1B are, however, used differently because their configuration is different at the level of said electronic device 12.
  • the figure 9 represents a cash outflow 1 in a similar way to the figure 7 with details on the downstream module 5 according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the cash out 1 is configured so that the consumer 9 can record the price of the goods 10 in self-service.
  • Rollers 30, facilitating evacuation can be embedded in the slope 28 of the discharge means 6, in a known manner.
  • a payment terminal known in itself (not shown), independent of the cash outlet 1, is likely to be placed within reach of the consumer 9.
  • different payment means 31 are arranged within the reach of the consumer 1 on the modules 3 and 5.
  • a credit card payment means 31A in particular of known Pin-PAD type, is hooked on the support 24 and turned towards the consumer 9 regardless of the configuration of the scanner.
  • a means of payment with coins 31 B and a payment means with bank notes 31C may be arranged at the downstream module 5, preferably in a niche under the evacuation means 7.
  • a column 32 attached to the edge of the upper surface of the module 5 on the side of the host or cashier 8, supports a screen 34 facing the consumer 9, indicating the amount of his purchases.
  • Said column 32 also supports an electronic sign 35B, changing color according to the availability and configuration of the checkout 1.
  • a cash dispenser 33 known in itself, by means of an arm rotating on the column 32. The cash receipt dispenser 33 is within reach of the consumer 9 when the exit 1 is in self-service configuration.
  • the distal end of the upstream module 2 with respect to the central module 3 comprises an electronic signaling panel 35A displaying the configuration of the exit box 1 to the consumer 9 who wishes to pay for his goods 10 and exit.
  • gripping means 36 are intended to manually actuate the configuration change means 4. They may for example be integrated into the support 22 in the form of handles 36A and 36B surrounding the tubular support 22.
  • the actuation of the configuration change means 4 can be automated, in particular by a motor (not shown).
  • the engine actuating the configuration change is for example constituted by a system of gears, belts and pulleys, it is known in itself.
  • the figure 10 represents the two outlets 1A and 1B according to the figure 2 in a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • the two output boxes 1A and 1B are configured in the figure 10 differently from their representation in the figure 2 .
  • work stations 11 A and 11 B are arranged so that the two hosts or cashiers of each cash outlets 1A and 1B are installed back to back.
  • the output boxes 1A and 1B are symmetrical to each other. They are the mirror of each other. If the look is directed towards the exit of the business establishment, the side where the host or the hostess is located is on the left of the furniture for the exit of cash register 1A and on the right of the piece of furniture for the exit of cashier 1 B.
  • the downstream modules 5A and 5B are interconnected, at their distal end relative to the central module 3, by a storage cabinet 37.
  • the cabinet 37 has secure drawers within reach of the host or cashier steward 8A or 8B so that the latter can store objects or documents to remain out of reach of the consumer 9.
  • the upstream module 2B also comprises a storage cabinet 38 projecting from the side of the host or cashier 8B and retractable under the module 2B. Furniture identical to furniture 38 (not shown) is provided under the downstream module 2A.
  • the arm supporting the cash receipt dispenser 33 can rotate around the column 32 so that the dispenser 33 is within reach of the host or cashier 8 when the latter uses the cash outlet 1, as shown in FIG. the figure 10 .
  • the invention makes it possible to use all the outlets 1 of a business establishment at the same time even if they are not all occupied by a host or hostess of cash. The wait is therefore diminished for the consumer.
  • the host or cashier 8A of a cash out 1A can help the consumer 9B, using the outgoing cashier 1 B neighbor self-service, given their proximity.
  • the organization in time and space of the presence of employees of the retail establishment is facilitated.

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The device has a front module (2) with a conveying unit to convey commodity products to a central module (3). The central module has a product control station comprising an electronic price storage device between the central module and a rear module (5). The rear module stores and evacuates the products. The central module has a configuration changing unit (4) for changing configuration with respect to a circulation direction of the products, such that a checkout operator (8) on one side of a cash payment cabinet (1) or a consumer (9) on another side uses the electronic device alternatively.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un dispositif de contrôle et de paiement de marchandises, disposé généralement à la sortie d'un établissement de commerce de détail.The present invention relates to a device for controlling and paying for goods, generally disposed at the exit of a retail establishment.

Plus précisément, l'invention concerne une nouvelle sortie de caisse mécanisée, aussi appelée selon sa dénomination anglaise « check-out », destinée aux surfaces de vente, pour des marchandises de volume et de poids transportables par une personne ou par un chariot.More specifically, the invention relates to a new mechanized cash out, also called according to its English name "check-out", for sales areas, for goods volume and weight transportable by a person or by a truck.

Les sorties de caisse sont généralement constituées d'un meuble, de type comptoir, comportant trois modules successifs :

  • un premier module, dit module amont ou avant, situé le plus en amont par rapport à la sortie du magasin, à une extrémité du meuble, destiné à la dépose des marchandises par le consommateur, client de l'établissement de commerce et de détail. Il peut comporter notamment un tapis d'acheminement des marchandises vers un deuxième module;
  • un deuxième module, central, qui constitue la caisse proprement dite et inclut une console, ou poste de contrôle, associée à un dispositif électronique, ayant la fonction de caisse enregistreuse, constituant un poste de travail ;
  • un troisième module, dit module aval ou arrière, situé en aval par rapport à la sortie du magasin, à l'extrémité opposée du meuble par rapport au premier module amont, qui permet l'évacuation des marchandises après leur passage devant le dispositif électronique. Il peut comporter des moyens destinés à faciliter l'ensachage des marchandises.
The cash outlets generally consist of a piece of furniture, of the counter type, comprising three successive modules:
  • a first module, said upstream or front module, located furthest upstream from the exit of the store, at one end of the piece of furniture, intended for the removal of the goods by the consumer, customer of the establishment of commerce and retail. It may include a cargo conveyor belt to a second module;
  • a second module, central, which constitutes the body itself and includes a console or control station, associated with an electronic device, having the function of cash register, constituting a workstation;
  • a third module, said downstream or rear module, located downstream from the outlet of the magazine, at the opposite end of the cabinet relative to the first upstream module, which allows the evacuation of goods after their passage in front of the electronic device. It may include means to facilitate the bagging of goods.

Ces trois modules sont sensiblement alignés entre eux selon une direction de déplacement des marchandises. Le consommateur se déplace dans le même sens que les marchandises d'un côté dudit meuble. L'employé de l'établissement de commerce, en charge d'enregistrer le prix des marchandises auprès du consommateur, appelé ci-après hôte ou hôtesse de caisse, se trouve de l'autre côté du meuble par rapport au consommateur et est installé au niveau du module central, de sorte qu'il puisse faire passer les marchandises du module amont au module aval après les avoir enregistrées avec le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix. L'hôte ou hôtesse de caisse reçoit et enregistre le paiement des marchandises du consommateur.These three modules are substantially aligned with each other in a direction of movement of goods. The consumer moves in the same direction as the goods on one side of the piece of furniture. The employee of the business establishment, responsible for registering the price of the goods with the consumer, hereinafter referred to as the host or cashier, is on the other side of the furniture in relation to the consumer and is level of the central module, so that it can pass the goods from the upstream module to the downstream module after recording them with the electronic device for recording prices. The host or cashier receives and records the payment of the consumer's goods.

Le déplacement du consommateur est orienté de l'intérieur de l'établissement vers la sortie.The movement of the consumer is directed from the interior of the establishment to the exit.

Par ailleurs, on connaît des tentatives de réalisation de meubles de sortie de caisse pouvant être utilisés par le consommateur lui-même. Ces sorties de caisses sont spécialement conçues pour une utilisation en libre service. Notamment, le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix peut consister en un lecteur optique relié à un système informatique de contrôle et de calcul du prix de la marchandise, il peut être également relié à un écran de visualisation et/ou tactile. Le moyen d'évacuation du module aval inclut un moyen de pesée des marchandises destiné à contrôler l'adéquation entre le prix total des marchandises et le montant payé par le consommateur.Moreover, there are known attempts to produce cash register furniture that can be used by the consumer himself. These cash outlets are specially designed for self-service use. In particular, the electronic price recording device may consist of an optical reader connected to a computer system for controlling and calculating the price of the goods, it may also be connected to a display screen and / or touch. The downstream module discharge means includes a goods weighing means for controlling the match between the total price of the goods and the amount paid by the consumer.

Lorsque la caisse est utilisée par le consommateur en libre service, il est prévu un dispositif de paiement, en libre service, associé au dispositif d'enregistrement des prix, ou une borne indépendante supportant ledit dispositif de paiement, disposée à portée de main du consommateur.When the cash register is used by the self-service consumer, there is provided a payment device, self-service, associated with the device price recording, or an independent terminal supporting said payment device, disposed within reach of the consumer.

Les gérants d'établissement de commerce de détail qui veulent mettre à disposition des consommateurs à la fois des sorties de caisse avec hôte ou hôtesse de caisse et des sorties de caisse en libre service, aussi appelées selon leur dénomination anglaise « self check-out », sans réduire le nombre de sorties de caisse avec hôte ou hôtesse disponibles, sont amenés à augmenter l'espace destiné aux sorties de caisse, au détriment de l'espace dédié à la présentation des marchandises pour pouvoir intégrer du mobilier destiné aux sorties de caisse en libre service. L'augmentation de l'espace et l'acquisition de nouveau mobilier constituent un coût non négligeable.Retail establishment managers who want to make available to consumers both cash outlets with host or cashier and self-service cash outlets, also called by their English name "self check-out" , without reducing the number of cash outlets with host or hostess available, are required to increase the space for cash outlets, to the detriment of the space dedicated to the presentation of goods to be able to integrate furniture for outlets self service. The increase in space and the acquisition of new furniture is a significant cost.

De plus, les sorties de caisse avec hôte ou hôtesse de caisse sont fermées lorsque l'hôte ou hôtesse de caisse est absent, occupant un espace qui n'est pas utilisé et engendrant des engorgements sur les sorties de caisse ouvertes si le nombre de consommateurs souhaitant sortir de l'établissement de commerce augmente de manière inattendue.In addition, the outlets with host or cashier are closed when the host or hostess is absent, occupying a space that is not used and causing congestion on the outlets open if the number of consumers wishing to exit the business establishment increases unexpectedly.

Enfin, la surveillance des sorties de caisse en libre service, situées dans un espace à l'écart de l'espace des sorties de caisse avec hôte ou hôtesse de caisse, et l'aide aux consommateurs, nécessitent la présence permanente d'au moins un employé de l'établissement de commerce de détail.Finally, the supervision of self-service cash outlets, located in a space away from the cash register space with a host or cashier, and consumer assistance, require the permanent presence of at least an employee of the retail establishment.

L'invention remédie aux inconvénients des dispositifs de l'art antérieur en proposant une sortie de caisse, dispositif de contrôle et de paiement des marchandises, comportant un meuble de sortie de caisse modulable pouvant avoir deux destinations, soit avec hôte ou hôtesse de caisse, soit en libre service, c'est-à-dire pouvant être utilisé indifféremment par un hôte ou hôtesse de caisse ou un consommateur après une manipulation simple, rapide et économique.The invention overcomes the disadvantages of the devices of the prior art by proposing a cash out, control device and payment of goods, comprising a modular cash out furniture cabinet can have two destinations, either with host or cashier, or self-service, that is to say that can be used indifferently by a host or hostess or a consumer after simple handling, fast and economical.

A cette fin, selon l'invention, le dispositif de contrôle et de paiement de marchandises achetées par des consommateurs, destiné aux établissements de commerce de détail, incluant aux moins trois modules sensiblement alignés formant un meuble: (i) un premier module amont permettant la dépose des marchandises, incluant un moyen d'acheminement vers un deuxième module desdites marchandises, (ii) un deuxième module central incluant un poste de contrôle des marchandises comprenant un moyen de détection et/ou d'enregistrement d'informations relatives à ces dernières, tel qu'un dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix, intermédiaire entre le module central et un troisième module, et (iii) un troisième module aval d'évacuation et de rangement des marchandises, est caractérisé en ce que le module central inclut un moyen de changement de configuration par rapport au sens de circulation des marchandises sur ledit dispositif de contrôle, de manière que, soit un hôte ou hôtesse de caisse, situé d'un côté dudit meuble, soit un consommateur, situé de l'autre côté, par rapport à l'alignement des modules dans ledit sens de circulation, puisse utiliser ledit dispositif électronique alternativement.To this end, according to the invention, the device for control and payment of goods purchased by consumers, intended for retail establishments, including at least three substantially aligned modules forming a piece of furniture: (i) a first upstream module allowing the removal of the goods, including means for routing to a second module of said goods, (ii) a second central module including a goods control station comprising means for detecting and / or recording information relating thereto , such as an electronic price recording device, intermediate between the central module and a third module, and (iii) a third downstream module for evacuation and storage of goods, is characterized in that the central module includes a means for changing configuration with respect to the direction of movement of the goods on said control device, so that either a host or stewardess, located on one side of said furniture, a consumer located on the other side, with respect to the alignment of the modules in said direction of movement, can use said electronic device alternately.

Avantageusement, le module central comprend un moyen de changement de position et/ou d'orientation dudit dispositif électronique par rapport au sens de circulation des marchandises.Advantageously, the central module comprises means for changing position and / or orientation of said electronic device with respect to the direction of movement of the goods.

Préférentiellement, ledit poste de contrôle comporte un caisson de forme sensiblement parallépipédique, dans lequel est encastré le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix associé audit moyen de changement de position et/ou d'orientation.Preferably, said control station comprises a box of substantially parallelepipedal shape, in which is embedded the electronic price recording device associated with said position change means and / or orientation.

Précisément, ledit moyen de changement de position et/ou d'orientation comprend un moyen de pivotement dont l'axe de rotation est situé sur le fond dudit caisson et vertical par rapport au plan horizontal de ce dernier, et sur lequel porte le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix, de manière que ce dernier puisse tourner sur lui-même dans le plan de la circulation des marchandises sur le dispositif de contrôle.Specifically, said position and / or orientation change means comprises a pivoting means whose axis of rotation is situated on the bottom of said box and vertical with respect to the horizontal plane thereof, and on which the electronic device carries price registration, so that it can turn on itself in the plan of the movement of goods on the control device.

En outre, ledit caisson est fermé par une plaque percée d'une ouverture concentrique à l'axe de rotation et permettant le passage du fond du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix, ladite ouverture, elle-même fermée par une plaque de forme sensiblement circulaire, entourant la surface dudit dispositif électronique qui affleure au plan de circulation des marchandises, les deux plaques coulissant l'une par rapport à l'autre sur ledit plan.In addition, said box is closed by a plate pierced with an opening concentric with the axis of rotation and allowing the passage of the bottom of the electronic device for recording prices, said opening, itself closed by a plate of substantially circular, surrounding the surface of said electronic device which is flush with the plane of movement of goods, the two plates sliding relative to each other on said plane.

De plus, l'ensemble formé par lesdites deux plaques et la surface du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix forme un plateau coplanaire des plans supérieurs du module amont et du module aval.In addition, the assembly formed by said two plates and the surface of the electronic price recording device forms a coplanar plate of the upper planes of the upstream module and the downstream module.

Il peut être prévu que le moyen de changement de position et/ou d'orientation comprend un moyen de blocage de la rotation sur elle-même et/ou de butée du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix, de manière que ledit dispositif électronique soit maintenu temporairement dans une position par rapport au sens de circulation des marchandises.It may be provided that the position and / or orientation changing means comprises means for blocking the rotation on itself and / or abutting the electronic price recording device, so that said electronic device is temporarily held in a position in relation to the direction of movement of the goods.

De manière avantageuse, ladite position du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix est, alternativement, telle que l'hôte ou hôtesse de caisse puisse l'utiliser d'un côté du meuble, ou telle que le consommateur puisse l'utiliser de l'autre côté.Advantageously, said position of the electronic price recording device is, alternatively, such that the host or cashier can use it on one side of the furniture, or such that the consumer can use it from the other side.

Favorablement, les moyens de changement de configuration sont susceptibles d'être actionnés manuellement ou avec l'aide d'un moteur.Favorably, the configuration change means are likely to be operated manually or with the help of a motor.

Selon une forme de réalisation avantageuse, le module aval inclut deux zones pourvues chacune d'un moyen d'évacuation, l'une disposée du côté d'utilisation par l'hôte ou l'hôtesse de caisse, comprenant un plan en pente vers le bas suivi d'un plan horizontal, permettant la récupération des marchandises, et l'autre, du côté d'utilisation par le consommateur, comprenant un système de pesée et de contrôle des marchandises.According to an advantageous embodiment, the downstream module includes two zones each provided with an evacuation means, one disposed on the utilization side by the host or the cashier, comprising a plane inclined towards the bottom followed by a horizontal plane, allowing the recovery of the goods, and the other, on the side of use by the consumer, including a system of weighing and control of the goods.

L'invention sera bien comprise à la lumière de la description qui suit, montrant des exemples non limitatifs de formes de réalisation du dispositif de l'invention, et se rapportant aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • La figure 1 représente une vue schématique du dessus du dispositif ou sortie de caisse selon un mode préféré de réalisation de l'invention;
  • La figure 2 représente une vue schématique en perspective de deux sorties de caisse en situation selon un premier mode préféré de réalisation de l'invention;
  • La figure 3 représente une vue éclatée du poste de contrôle associé à un dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix du module central selon un mode préféré de réalisation de l'invention;
  • La figure 4 représente une vue éclatée similaire à celle de la figure 3, montrant certains éléments assemblés;
  • La figure 5 représente une coupe transversale du poste de travail associé à un dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix;
  • La figure 6 représente une vue du dessus du poste de travail associé au dispositif d'enregistrement des prix;
  • La figure 7 représente le meuble selon un mode préféré de réalisation de l'invention, vu d'un côté par rapport au sens de circulation des marchandises;
  • La figure 8 représente le meuble de la figure 7, le deuxième module étant selon une configuration tournée vers l'autre côté;
  • La figure 9 représente le meuble de la figure 7, le module aval est représenté avec un exemple de moyen de paiement et un exemple de moyens de préhension du dispositif d'enregistrement des prix selon un mode préféré de réalisation de l'invention.
  • La figure 10 représente deux sorties de caisse disposées en parallèle comprenant chacune tous les éléments du meuble représenté en figure 9, selon un deuxième mode préféré de réalisation de l'invention.
The invention will be better understood in the light of the description which follows, showing non-limiting examples of embodiments of the device of the invention, and referring to the appended drawings in which:
  • The figure 1 represents a schematic view from above of the device or cash register outlet according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;
  • The figure 2 represents a schematic perspective view of two cash outlets in a situation according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention;
  • The figure 3 represents an exploded view of the control station associated with an electronic device for recording prices of the central module according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;
  • The figure 4 represents an exploded view similar to that of the figure 3 , showing some assembled elements;
  • The figure 5 represents a cross section of the workstation associated with an electronic price recording device;
  • The figure 6 represents a top view of the workstation associated with the price recording device;
  • The figure 7 represents the piece of furniture according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, seen from one side with respect to the direction of movement of the goods;
  • The figure 8 represents the furniture of the figure 7 the second module being in a configuration facing the other side;
  • The figure 9 represents the furniture of the figure 7 , the downstream module is shown with an example of payment means and an example of gripping means of the price recording device according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 10 represents two outlets arranged in parallel each comprising all the elements of the furniture represented in figure 9 according to a second preferred embodiment of the invention.

L'invention porte sur un dispositif de contrôle et de paiement de marchandises qui sera appelé dans la description qui suit sortie de caisse. Les sorties de caisses sont situées sur une zone de passage obligatoire pour les consommateurs qui désirent sortir du magasin après avoir payé les marchandises prélevées dans l'établissement de commerce.The invention relates to a control device and payment of goods that will be called in the description that follows cash out. The cash outlets are located on a mandatory passage area for consumers who wish to leave the store after paying the goods taken from the business establishment.

Le meuble qui constitue la sortie de caisse est de forme sensiblement longiligne et est orienté sur sa longueur parallèlement au déplacement vers la sortie des consommateurs.The furniture that constitutes the cash register outlet is of substantially elongated shape and is oriented along its length parallel to the movement towards the exit of the consumers.

Les marchandises circulent sur la surface du meuble constituant la sortie de caisse.The goods circulate on the surface of the furniture constituting the exit of cash register.

Sur la figure 1, la caisse de sortie 1 est représentée en vue de dessus, l'intérieur de l'établissement de commerce est à droite et la zone de sortie de l'établissement est à gauche de la figure.On the figure 1 , the outlet box 1 is shown in plan view, the interior of the business establishment is on the right and the exit area of the establishment is on the left of the figure.

Une flèche A représente le sens de circulation des marchandises (non représentées) de l'intérieur de l'établissement vers la sortie.An arrow A represents the direction of movement of goods (not shown) from inside the establishment to the exit.

Un premier module 2, amont ou avant, du meuble 1 est le plus à droite sur la figure 1. Un deuxième module 3, central, a sa surface représentée en grisé. Un cercle 4 représente un moyen de changement de configuration du module 3 central. Un troisième module 5, aval ou arrière, comprend deux moyens d'évacuation divergents 6 et 7 des marchandises (non représentées).A first module 2, upstream or forward, of the furniture 1 is the most right on the figure 1 . A second module 3, central, has its surface shown in gray. A circle 4 represents a means for changing the configuration of the central module 3. A third module 5, downstream or rear, comprises two divergent evacuation means 6 and 7 of the goods (not shown).

Les modules 2, 3 et 5 sont sensiblement alignés et se succèdent en suivant le sens de circulation flèche A. Les plans supérieurs respectifs des modules amont 2, central 3 et aval 5 sont sensiblement au même niveau.The modules 2, 3 and 5 are substantially aligned and follow one another in the direction of flow arrow A. The respective upper planes of the upstream modules 2, central 3 and downstream 5 are substantially at the same level.

De préférence, les directions générales longitudinales des modules amont 2, central 3 et aval 5 ne sont pas en alignement. Autrement dit, le module amont 2 forme un angle différent de 180° avec l'ensemble module central 3 puis module aval 5. Le sommet de l'angle est tourné vers l'hôte ou l'hôtesse de caisse 8. La valeur de l'angle est telle qu'un hôte ou hôtesse de caisse 8 fasse un mouvement de bras d'arrière en avant, sans rotation du buste, pour pousser des marchandises 10 (non représentées sur la figure 1) vers un moyen d'évacuation 6, et non pas un mouvement de bras latéral, avec rotation du buste, comme c'est le cas quand les modules sont alignés. De préférence la valeur de l'angle est comprise entre 90° et 179°. De manière encore plus préférée, la valeur de l'angle est comprise entre 160° et 179°.Preferably, the longitudinal general directions of the upstream 2, central 3 and downstream 5 modules are not in alignment. In other words, the upstream module 2 forms an angle different from 180 ° with the central module assembly 3 and downstream module 5. The top of the angle is turned towards the host or the stewardess 8. The value of the angle is such that a host or hostess cashier 8 make an arm movement d ' back forward, without rotation of the bust, to push goods 10 (not shown on the figure 1 ) towards an evacuation means 6, and not a lateral arm movement, with rotation of the bust, as is the case when the modules are aligned. Preferably the value of the angle is between 90 ° and 179 °. Even more preferably, the value of the angle is between 160 ° and 179 °.

Une flèche B représente le sens d'évacuation des marchandises lorsque l'hôte ou hôtesse de caisse 8, symbolisé par un cercle, est l'utilisateur d'un poste de contrôle des marchandises (non représenté) situé sur le module central 3. Une flèche C représente ledit sens d'évacuation lorsque que c'est le consommateur 9, représenté par un cercle plein, qui utilise ledit poste de contrôle.An arrow B represents the direction of evacuation of the goods when the host or cashier 8, symbolized by a circle, is the user of a goods control station (not shown) located on the central module 3. arrow C represents said evacuation direction when it is the consumer 9, represented by a solid circle, which uses said control station.

A titre d'exemple, la figure 2 illustre un mode de fonctionnement de l'invention en situation selon un mode préféré de réalisation.For example, the figure 2 illustrates an embodiment of the invention in a situation according to a preferred embodiment.

Deux sorties de caisse 1A et 1 B sont représentées, chacune comportant trois modules, respectivement amont, central, aval : 2A, 3A, 5A et 2B, 3B, 5B. Dans un premier mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, les caisses de sorties 1A et 1 B sont identiques.Two cash outlets 1A and 1B are shown, each comprising three modules, respectively upstream, central, downstream: 2A, 3A, 5A and 2B, 3B, 5B. In a first preferred embodiment of the invention, the output boxes 1A and 1B are identical.

Les module 2A, 3A et 5A se succèdent dans le sens de la flèche A et sont parallèles aux modules 2B, 3B et 5B eux-mêmes se succédant dans le sens de la flèche A, de sorte que la distance entre les deux sorties de caisses 1A et 1B permette le passage d'un consommateur 9A et un chariot 13A.
Des marchandises 10 sont représentées schématiquement par des sphères afin d'illustrer leur cheminement dans le sens (flèche A) de circulation.The modules 2A, 3A and 5A follow one another in the direction of the arrow A and are parallel to the modules 2B, 3B and 5B themselves succeeding one another in the direction of the arrow A, so that the distance between the two outputs of FIG. boxes 1A and 1B allows the passage of a consumer 9A and a carriage 13A.
Goods 10 are schematically represented by spheres to illustrate their flow in the direction (arrow A) of circulation.

Au niveau des modules centraux 3A et 3B, des postes de contrôle et de travail 11A et 11 B, ayant sensiblement la forme de plateaux sensiblement au niveau des plans supérieurs des modules amonts 2A et 2B et des modules avals 5A et 5B, sont associés à des dispositifs électroniques d'enregistrement des prix, respectivement 12A et 12B.At the level of the central modules 3A and 3B, control and work stations 11A and 11B, having substantially the form of trays substantially at the level of the upper planes of the upstream modules 2A and 2B and the downstream modules 5A and 5B, are associated with electronic price recording devices 12A and 12B, respectively.

Le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 a une fonction de caisse enregistreuse. De manière connue, le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 permet de contrôler et d'enregistrer le prix d'une marchandise 10 à partir d'un code barre situé sur cette dernière.The electronic price recording device 12 has a cash register function. In known manner, the electronic price recording device 12 makes it possible to control and record the price of a commodity 10 from a bar code located on the latter.

Les dispositifs électroniques d'enregistrement des prix 12A et 12B sont orientés différemment par rapport au sens de circulation (flèche A). Des moyens de changement de configuration, respectivement 4A et 4B, permettent de disposer lesdits dispositifs électroniques 12A et 12B selon l'une ou l'autre orientation alternativement.The electronic price recording devices 12A and 12B are oriented differently with respect to the direction of movement (arrow A). Configuration change means, respectively 4A and 4B, make it possible to dispose said electronic devices 12A and 12B in either orientation alternately.

Le moyen de changement de configuration 4 au niveau du poste de contrôle 11 est décrit ultérieurement.The configuration change means 4 at the control station 11 is described later.

L'orientation du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12A, telle que représentée sur la figure 2, permet l'utilisation de celui-ci par l'hôte ou l'hôtesse de caisse 8.The orientation of the electronic price recording device 12A, as shown in FIG. figure 2 , allows the use of it by the host or cashier 8.

Ce dernier contrôle et enregistre le prix des marchandises 10 qu'il fait glisser, de manière connue sur le poste de contrôle 11A, de la surface du module 2A vers celle du module 3A.The latter checks and records the price of the goods 10 which it slides, in a known manner on the control station 11A, from the surface of the module 2A to that of the module 3A.

Les moyens pour faire glisser les marchandises 10 sur la surface du module 2 (non représentés) sont par exemple des moyens de roulement de type connu tels que des sphères ou rouleaux enchâssés (non représentés), ces moyens étant encastrés dans le plan de la surface supérieure du poste de travail 11.The means for sliding the goods 10 on the surface of the module 2 (not shown) are, for example, rolling means of known type such as embedded spheres or rollers (not shown), these means being embedded in the plane of the surface. superior of the workstation 11.

Le consommateur 9A récupère les marchandises 10 à l'extrémité distale, par rapport au module amont 2A, du module aval 5A via le moyen d'évacuation 6 et les transfère dans un chariot 13A, situé au débouché dudit moyen d'évacuation 6.The consumer 9A retrieves the goods 10 at the distal end, with respect to the upstream module 2A, from the downstream module 5A via the evacuation means 6 and transfers them into a trolley 13A located at the outlet of the said evacuation means 6.

L'orientation du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12B permet à un consommateur 9B d'utiliser le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12B lui-même, c'est-à-dire en libre service. Il dépose, dans un premier temps, les marchandises 10 prélevées du chariot 13B, sur le module amont 2B. Puis il enregistre le prix des marchandises 10 qu'il fait passer sur le poste de contrôle 11 B, devant le scanner 12B, puis fait glisser les marchandises 10 et les pose sur le moyen d'évacuation 7 du module aval 5B. Une fois le prix de toutes les marchandises 10 enregistrées, le consommateur 9B transfère les marchandises dans le chariot 13B.The orientation of the electronic price recording device 12B allows a consumer 9B to use the electronic price recording device 12B itself, that is to say, self-service. It deposits, initially, the goods 10 taken from the carriage 13B, on the upstream module 2B. Then he records the price of the goods 10 which he passes on the control station 11 B, in front of the scanner 12B, then slides the goods 10 and puts them on the evacuation means 7 of the downstream module 5B. Once the price of all the goods has been recorded, the consumer 9B transfers the goods into the cart 13B.

Les moyens d'évacuation 6 et 7 et leur fonctionnement sont illustrés de manière détaillée dans les figures 7 et 8 et décrits plus loin.The evacuation means 6 and 7 and their operation are illustrated in detail in the Figures 7 and 8 and described later.

Les sorties de caisse 1A et 1 B sont identiques par leurs structures et leurs caractéristiques et sont chacune alternativement utilisées avec un hôte ou hôtesse de caisse 8 ou en libre service par le consommateur 9.The outlets 1A and 1B are identical in their structures and their characteristics and are each alternately used with a host or hostess cashier 8 or self-service by the consumer 9.

Le mode de réalisation de l'invention de la figure 3 illustre, de manière non limitative, un poste de contrôle 11 associé à un dispositif d'enregistrement des prix 12 avec un exemple de moyen de changement de configuration 4 selon une vue éclatée.The embodiment of the invention of the figure 3 illustrates, without limitation, a control station 11 associated with a price recording device 12 with an example of configuration change means 4 according to an exploded view.

Le moyen de changement de configuration 4 est, par exemple, un moyen de pivotement et de changement d'orientation du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 autour d'un axe de rotation x-x. L'axe x-x est vertical lorsque le dispositif d'enregistrement des prix 12 est disposé dans le poste de contrôle 11 du module central 3.The configuration change means 4 is, for example, a means for pivoting and changing the orientation of the electronic price recording device 12 around an axis of rotation x-x. The x-x axis is vertical when the price recording device 12 is disposed in the control station 11 of the central module 3.

Sur la figure 3, le poste de travail 11 comprend un caisson 14 fermé, sur sa face supérieure, par une plaque 15 comportant une ouverture 16 circulaire, concentrique à l'axe de rotation x-x, permettant le passage du fond du scanner 12.On the figure 3 , the work station 11 comprises a box 14 closed, on its upper face, by a plate 15 having a circular opening 16, concentric with the axis of rotation xx, allowing the passage of the bottom of the scanner 12.

La face supérieure du caisson 14 constitue un plateau sensiblement au niveau des plans supérieurs du module amont 2 et du module aval 5, de sorte que le cheminement des marchandises 10 sur le meuble de la sortie de caisse 1 s'effectue sur une surface sensiblement plane.The upper face of the box 14 constitutes a plate substantially at the level of the upper planes of the upstream module 2 and the downstream module 5, so that the routing of the goods 10 on the cabinet of the cash outlet 1 is carried out on a substantially flat surface .

L'axe de rotation x-x traverse le fond du caisson 14 et du dispositif d'enregistrement des prix 12.The axis of rotation xx passes through the bottom of the box 14 and the price recording device 12.

Le dispositif d'enregistrement des prix 12 est encastré dans une deuxième plaque 17 de forme circulaire qui ferme l'ouverture 16. Les plaques 15 et 17 coulissent entre elles, de sorte que le dispositif d'enregistrement des prix 12 est rendu apte à tourner sur lui-même selon l'axe de rotation x-x. La plaque 15 est fixe, immobile, et la plaque 17 tourne sur elle-même entraînée par la rotation dudit dispositif électronique 12 qui la supporte.The price recording device 12 is embedded in a second circular plate 17 which closes the opening 16. The plates 15 and 17 slide between them, so that the price recording device 12 is made to rotate on itself along the axis of rotation xx. The plate 15 is fixed, stationary, and the plate 17 rotates on itself driven by the rotation of said electronic device 12 which supports it.

A titre d'exemple, comme illustré sur la figure 3, le moyen de changement de configuration 4 inclut un pivot 18 centré sur l'axe de rotation x-x et fixé sur le fond du caisson 14, sur lequel repose un plateau 19 de section en U et apte à recevoir et bloquer le fond du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 le long de ses rebords latéraux 19A et 19B. De sorte que le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12, une fois reposant sur le plateau 19, puisse tourner sur lui-même autour de l'axe de rotation x-x, sur le pivot 18.For example, as illustrated on the figure 3 , the configuration change means 4 includes a pivot 18 centered on the axis of rotation xx and fixed on the bottom of the box 14, on which a plate 19 of U-shaped section and adapted to receive and block the bottom of the electronic device of price recording 12 along its side edges 19A and 19B. So that the electronic price recording device 12, once resting on the plate 19, can turn on itself about the axis of rotation xx, on the pivot 18.

A titre d'exemple, comme illustré dans la figure 4, il est prévu un moyen de blocage temporaire de la rotation de la plaque 17 supportant le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12, consistant en un élément 20, tel qu'un goujon ou vis ou similaire.For example, as illustrated in the figure 4 , there is provided a means for temporarily blocking the rotation of the plate 17 supporting the electronic price recording device 12, consisting of an element 20, such as a dowel or screw or the like.

Des pattes métalliques 21 sont fixées sur la surface intérieure de la plaque 15. Lesdites pattes 21 sont fixées au niveau de la limite entre la plaque 15 et la plaque 17, une partie desdites pattes passant sous la surface interne de la plaque 17. Elles permettent de renforcer la plaque 15 afin que cette dernière supporte le poids du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 et les forces de frottement engendrées par le mouvement de la plaque 17 durant la rotation du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12.Metal tabs 21 are fixed on the inner surface of the plate 15. Said tabs 21 are fixed at the boundary between the plate 15 and the plate 17, a portion of said tabs passing under the inner surface of the plate 17. to strengthen the plate 15 so that the latter supports the weight of the electronic price recording device 12 and the friction forces generated by the movement of the plate 17 during the rotation of the electronic price recording device 12.

La tête de l'élément 20 est fixée sur une des pattes métalliques 21, au niveau de sa partie passant sous la plaque 17, par l'intermédiaire d'un ressort (non représenté) apte à rétracter l'élément 20 sur sa hauteur soit par une pression manuelle sur l'extrémité distale par rapport à la tête de l'élément 20 lorsque ce dernier est enchâssé dans un trou (non représenté) traversant la plaque 17, soit, lorsque que la plaque 17 est en cours de rotation, par pression de cette dernière sur la dite extrémité distale.The head of the element 20 is fixed on one of the metal lugs 21, at its part passing under the plate 17, by means of a spring (not shown) able to retract the element 20 on its height either by manual pressure on the distal end relative to the head of the element 20 when the latter is embedded in a hole (not shown) passing through the plate 17, or, when the plate 17 is being rotated, by pressure of the latter on said distal end.

La plaque 17 comporte au moins deux trous (non représentés) tels que décrits ci-dessous permettant de bloquer sa rotation, et celle du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12, dans au moins deux positions avec l'élément 20 tel que décrit ci-dessus.The plate 17 comprises at least two holes (not shown) as described below to block its rotation, and that of the electronic price recording device 12, in at least two positions with the element 20 as described herein. -above.

Comme illustré dans la figure 3, le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 est, de préférence, muni d'un lecteur optique 22, notamment vertical, horizontal, bi-optique ou bi-optique balance.As illustrated in figure 3 , the electronic price recording device 12 is preferably provided with an optical reader 22, in particular vertical, horizontal, bi-optical or bi-optical balance.

Ledit lecteur optique 22 peut avoir sa surface de lecture affleurant le plan de cheminement des marchandises 10, il s'agit alors d'un lecteur horizontal. Le lecteur optique 22 peut avoir sa surface de lecture sur un plan vertical par rapport au cheminement des marchandises 10, ces dernières sont glissées devant la surface de lecture, il s'agit alors d'un lecteur optique vertical. Il existe également des lecteurs 22 à la fois horizontaux et verticaux, il s'agit alors de lecteurs optiques bi-optiques.Said optical reader 22 may have its reading surface flush with the merchandise routing plane 10, it is then a horizontal reader. The optical reader 22 can have its reading surface on a vertical plane relative to the path of the goods 10, the latter are slid in front of the reading surface, it is then a vertical optical reader. There are also readers 22 both horizontal and vertical, it is then bioptic optical readers.

Un lecteur bi-optique peut inclure une balance dans sa partie horizontale, il s'agit alors d'un lecteur bi-optique balance.A bi-optical reader can include a scale in its horizontal part, it is then a bi-optical balance reader.

Ledit lecteur 22 a, de préférence, son moyen de lecture plan situé sur la partie du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 dans le plan de cheminement des marchandises 10. Le dispositif d'enregistrement des prix 12 est également muni d'un bloc 23 constitué d'un lecteur optique mobile, de type connu en lui-même. Ce lecteur mobile 23 est apte à lire le code barre d'une marchandise 10 lorsque cette dernière est située dans le chariot 13. Le lecteur optique mobile 23 est de préférence utilisé par le consommateur 9. Le lecteur optique du bloc 23 est généralement posé sur un support fixé sur la plaque 15, il est immobile lors de la rotation sur lui-même du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12.Said reader 22 preferably has its plan reading means located on the part of the electronic price recording device 12 in the goods routing plane 10. The price recording device 12 is also provided with a block 23 consists of a mobile optical reader of a type known in itself. This mobile reader 23 is able to read the bar code of a commodity 10 when the latter is located in the carriage 13. The mobile optical reader 23 is preferably used by the consumer 9. The optical reader of the block 23 is generally placed on a support fixed on the plate 15, it is stationary during the rotation on itself of the electronic device for recording prices 12.

Le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 peut également comprendre un écran de visualisation 25 des opérations et des marchandises 10 associé au lecteur optique 22 ou un écran tactile remplaçant le lecteur optique 22 (non représenté). Ce dernier facilite l'utilisation pour le consommateur 9 et inclut généralement une fonction de lecture optique des codes barre des marchandises 10.The electronic price recording device 12 may also include an operation and merchandise display screen 10 associated with the optical reader 22 or a touch screen replacing the optical reader 22 (not shown). The latter facilitates the use for the consumer 9 and generally includes an optical reading function of the merchandise bar codes 10.

Le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 est associé à un support tubulaire 24 de l'écran 25. L'écran 25 permet un contrôle visuel du prix des marchandises 10. Le lecteur optique 22, le lecteur optique mobile 23 et l'écran 25 fonctionnent en association et sont de type connus en eux-mêmes. Le support 24 est fixé sur la plaque 17 mobile. L'écran 25 et le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 tournent sur eux-mêmes en même temps.The electronic price recording device 12 is associated with a tubular support 24 of the screen 25. The screen 25 allows a visual check of the price of the goods 10. The optical reader 22, the mobile optical reader 23 and the screen 25 operate in association and are of a type known in themselves. The support 24 is fixed on the movable plate 17. The screen 25 and the electronic price recording device 12 turn on their own at the same time.

Les deux plaques 15 et 17 sont séparées par un espace annulaire 26 étroit, qui permet à la plaque circulaire 17 de tourner sans frottement par rapport à la plaque 15 fixe. Ceci permet au dispositif d'enregistrement des prix 12 de changer d'orientation par rapport au sens de circulation (flèche A) des marchandises 10.The two plates 15 and 17 are separated by a narrow annular space 26, which allows the circular plate 17 to rotate without friction with respect to the fixed plate. This allows the price recording device 12 to change its orientation with respect to the direction of movement (arrow A) of the goods 10.

Le moyen de changement de configuration 4 peut présenter d'autres caractéristiques que celles illustrées dans la figure 3, par exemple et de manière non-limitative, le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 peut être suspendu à l'axe de rotation x-x par un moyen différent du pivot 18 illustré dans la figure 3.The configuration change means 4 may have other characteristics than those illustrated in FIG. figure 3 , for example and without limitation, the electronic price recording device 12 may be suspended from the axis of rotation xx by means other than the pivot 18 illustrated in FIG. figure 3 .

L'angle de rotation sur lui-même du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 est fonction de l'angle formé entre le module amont 2 et l'ensemble des modules central 3 et aval 5. Le moyen de blocage 20 est apte à régler l'orientation du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12, dans l'une et l'autre de ses positions d'utilisation par blocage dans une position déterminée de la rotation de la plaque 17 comme décrit plus haut. Les plaques 15 et 17 peuvent comporter des marques sur leur surface externe permettant de repérer les positions de blocage.The angle of rotation on itself of the electronic price recording device 12 is a function of the angle formed between the upstream module 2 and the set of central modules 3 and downstream 5. The locking means 20 is adapted to adjust the orientation of the electronic price recording device 12, in one of its operating positions by locking in a specific position of the rotation of the plate 17 as described above. The plates 15 and 17 may have marks on their outer surface to identify the locking positions.

Les figures 4, 5 et 6 sont des vues selon des perspectives différentes du poste de travail 11 tel que représenté en vue éclatée dans la figure 3.The Figures 4, 5 and 6 are views from different perspectives of the workstation 11 as shown in an exploded view in the figure 3 .

La figure 4 illustre la façon dont est monté le poste de travail 11, notamment la disposition des différents éléments 14 à 25 décrits plus haut.The figure 4 illustrates how the workstation 11 is mounted, including the arrangement of the various elements 14 to 25 described above.

La figure 5 est une coupe transversale, perpendiculaire au sens de circulation des marchandises 10, du poste de travail 11. La surface du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12, de préférence le lecteur optique 22, affleure le plan de cheminement des marchandises 10. Les moyens de roulement (non représentés), décrits plus haut, permettant de faire glisser les marchandises 10 sur le poste de travail 11 devant un lecteur 22 du dispositif d'enregistrement des prix 12, se situent sur la surface externe des couvercles 15 et 17.The figure 5 is a transverse section, perpendicular to the direction of movement of the goods 10, of the workstation 11. The surface of the electronic price recording device 12, preferably the optical reader 22, is flush with the flow path of the goods 10. The means The rolling bearings (not shown), described above, for sliding the goods 10 on the workstation 11 in front of a reader 22 of the price recording device 12, are located on the outer surface of the covers 15 and 17.

La figure 6, vue du dessus du poste de travail 11, montre la limite 26 entre la plaque 15 et la plaque 17, dans la zone où ces deux plaques coulissent entre elles.The figure 6 , seen from above the workstation 11, shows the limit 26 between the plate 15 and the plate 17, in the area where these two plates slide between them.

Des moyens de blocage et/ou de butée en rotation du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 selon ses deux positions d'utilisation par un hôte ou hôtesse de caisse 8 ou en libre service, autres que le moyen de blocage 20, peuvent être prévus.Locking means and / or rotational stop of the electronic price recording device 12 according to its two positions of use by a host or hostess of cashier 8 or self-service, other than the blocking means 20, may be provided.

Dans les figures 7 et 8, la sortie de caisse 1 est représentée telle que vue par le consommateur 9 avant de sortir de l'établissement, lorsqu'il procède à l'enregistrement des marchandises 10 pour les payer.In the Figures 7 and 8 , cash out 1 is represented as seen by the consumer 9 before leaving the establishment, when it proceeds to the registration of the goods 10 to pay them.

Dans la figure 7, la sortie de caisse 1 est configurée de sorte que le consommateur 9 est apte à enregistrer et payer ses marchandises 10 en libre service. Le lecteur de prix, de préférence optique, 22 du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 est alors tourné vers lui ainsi que l'écran 25. Le consommateur 9 peut également utiliser le lecteur optique mobile 23, tourné vers lui, pour enregistrer le prix de marchandises 10 directement dans le chariot 13, sans avoir à manipuler ces dernières.In the figure 7 , cash out 1 is configured so that the consumer 9 is able to register and pay for his goods 10 self-service. The price reader, preferably optical, 22 of the electronic price recording device 12 is then turned towards it and the screen 25. The consumer 9 can also use the mobile optical reader 23, turned towards him, to record the price of goods 10 directly in the carriage 13, without having to manipulate them.

Le module aval 5 comporte un moyen d'évacuation 7 du côté du consommateur 9 qui comporte un moyen de pesée 27 et de contrôle des marchandises 10. Le moyen de pesée 27 est connu en lui-même, par exemple constitué d'une balance comprenant un plateau plan disposant d'un moyen de contrôle des marchandises associé au moyen de contrôle du dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 et associé à une alarme (non représentée) si le poids calculé est différent de celui contrôlé par ledit dispositif électronique 12.The downstream module 5 comprises an evacuation means 7 on the consumer's side 9 which comprises a weighing means 27 and a goods control device 10. The weighing means 27 is known in itself, for example consisting of a weighing scale comprising a planar plate having a goods control means associated with the control means of the electronic price recording device 12 and associated with an alarm (not shown) if the calculated weight is different from that controlled by said electronic device 12.

Le consommateur peut transférer les marchandises dans le chariot 13 lorsque la totalité des marchandises a été enregistrée par le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12. Le moyen de pesée 27 est apte à comparer ce qui se trouve sur la balance et ce qui a été enregistré par le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12.The consumer can transfer the goods into the carriage 13 when all the goods have been registered by the electronic price recording device 12. The weighing means 27 is able to compare what is on the balance and what has been registered by the electronic price recording device 12.

Le module aval 5 comporte également un moyen d'évacuation 6 divergent du moyen d'évacuation 7 décrit avec la figure 8.The downstream module 5 also comprises an evacuation means 6 diverging from the evacuation means 7 described with the figure 8 .

Dans la figure 8, la sortie de caisse 1 est configurée en vue d'une autre utilisation, de sorte que l'hôte ou hôtesse de caisse 8 utilise le dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12 dont le moyen de lecture 22, de préférence optique, est tourné vers elle. Le consommateur 9 n'a pas accès audit dispositif électronique 12 comme illustré.In the figure 8 , cash out 1 is configured for another use, so that the host or cashier 8 uses the electronic price recording device 12 whose reading means 22, preferably optical, is turned towards her. The consumer 9 does not have access to said electronic device 12 as illustrated.

Le moyen d'évacuation 6 est utilisé par l'hôte ou hôtesse de caisse 8. Il ne comporte pas de moyen de contrôle ou de pesée puisque le contrôle est effectué par l'hôte ou hôtesse de caisse 8. Le moyen d'évacuation 6 est formé de deux plans, l'un 28 en pente, l'autre 29 sensiblement horizontal.The evacuation means 6 is used by the host or cashier 8. It does not include any means of control or weighing since the control is performed by the host or hostess 8. The evacuation means 6 is formed of two planes, one sloping 28, the other 29 substantially horizontal.

Le plan 28 peut comporter des rouleaux (non représentés, illustrés sur la figure 1), représentés sur la figure 1, sur la surface destinés à faciliter l'évacuation par gravité et glissement des marchandises 10. Le plan 29 est destiné à collecter les marchandises 10 pour en faciliter le transfert dans le chariot 13 par le consommateur 9.The plane 28 may comprise rollers (not shown, illustrated on the figure 1 ), represented on the figure 1 on the surface to facilitate the evacuation by gravity and sliding of the goods 10. The plan 29 is intended to collect the goods 10 to facilitate the transfer in the cart 13 by the consumer 9.

Comme illustré dans la figure 2, un même meuble de sortie de caisse 1 peut être utilisé de manière alternative par un hôte ou hôtesse de caisse 8 ou par un consommateur 9 en libre service.As illustrated in figure 2 , the same cabinet outlet 1 can be used alternately by a host or hostess cashier 8 or a consumer 9 self-service.

Les deux sorties de caisses 1A et 1 B illustrées comportent les mêmes modules et les mêmes éléments dans le module 2, dont le même dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prix 12. Les meubles de sortie de caisse 1A et 1 B sont cependant utilisés différemment car leur configuration est différente au niveau dudit dispositif électronique 12.The two illustrated box outputs 1A and 1B comprise the same modules and the same elements in module 2, including the same electronic device for recording prices 12. The box output cabinets 1A and 1B are, however, used differently because their configuration is different at the level of said electronic device 12.

La figure 9 représente une sortie de caisse 1 de manière similaire à la figure 7 avec des détails sur le module aval 5 selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention. La sortie de caisse 1 est configurée pour que le consommateur 9 puisse enregistrer le prix des marchandises 10 en libre service.The figure 9 represents a cash outflow 1 in a similar way to the figure 7 with details on the downstream module 5 according to one embodiment of the invention. The cash out 1 is configured so that the consumer 9 can record the price of the goods 10 in self-service.

Des rouleaux 30, facilitant l'évacuation, peuvent être encastrés dans la pente 28 du moyen d'évacuation 6, de manière connue.Rollers 30, facilitating evacuation, can be embedded in the slope 28 of the discharge means 6, in a known manner.

Une borne de paiement connue en elle-même (non représentée), indépendante de la sortie de caisse 1, est susceptible d'être placée à portée de main du consommateur 9.A payment terminal known in itself (not shown), independent of the cash outlet 1, is likely to be placed within reach of the consumer 9.

Préférentiellement, différents moyens de paiement 31 sont disposés à portée du consommateur 1 sur les modules 3 et 5. Par exemple, un moyen de paiement par carte bancaire 31A, notamment de type connu Pin-PAD, est accroché au support 24 et tourné vers le consommateur 9 quelque soit la configuration du scanner. De plus, un moyen de paiement avec des pièces de monnaie 31 B et un moyen de paiement avec des billets de banque 31C peuvent être disposés au niveau du module aval 5, de préférence dans une niche sous le moyen d'évacuation 7.Preferentially, different payment means 31 are arranged within the reach of the consumer 1 on the modules 3 and 5. For example, a credit card payment means 31A, in particular of known Pin-PAD type, is hooked on the support 24 and turned towards the consumer 9 regardless of the configuration of the scanner. In addition, a means of payment with coins 31 B and a payment means with bank notes 31C may be arranged at the downstream module 5, preferably in a niche under the evacuation means 7.

Dans un mode de réalisation de l'invention, une colonne 32, accrochée au bord de la surface supérieure du module 5 du côté de l'hôte ou hôtesse de caisse 8, soutient un écran 34 tourné vers le consommateur 9, lui indiquant le montant de ses achats. Ladite colonne 32 soutient également un panneau de signalisation électronique 35B, changeant de couleur en fonction de la disponibilité et de la configuration de la caisse de sortie 1.
Elle soutient enfin un distributeur de tickets de caisse 33, connu en lui-même, par l'intermédiaire d'un bras en rotation sur la colonne 32. Le distributeur de tickets de caisse 33 est à portée de main du consommateur 9 lorsque la sortie de caisse 1 est en configuration libre-service.In one embodiment of the invention, a column 32, attached to the edge of the upper surface of the module 5 on the side of the host or cashier 8, supports a screen 34 facing the consumer 9, indicating the amount of his purchases. Said column 32 also supports an electronic sign 35B, changing color according to the availability and configuration of the checkout 1.
Finally, it supports a cash dispenser 33, known in itself, by means of an arm rotating on the column 32. The cash receipt dispenser 33 is within reach of the consumer 9 when the exit 1 is in self-service configuration.

L'extrémité distale du module amont 2 par rapport au module central 3 comporte un panneau de signalisation 35A électronique affichant la configuration de la caisse de sortie 1 au consommateur 9 qui souhaite payer ses marchandises 10 et sortir.The distal end of the upstream module 2 with respect to the central module 3 comprises an electronic signaling panel 35A displaying the configuration of the exit box 1 to the consumer 9 who wishes to pay for his goods 10 and exit.

Dans un mode de réalisation de l'invention, des moyens de préhension 36 sont destinés à actionner manuellement les moyens de changement de configuration 4. Ils peuvent par exemple être intégrés au support 22 sous forme de poignées 36A et 36B entourant le support 22 tubulaire.In one embodiment of the invention, gripping means 36 are intended to manually actuate the configuration change means 4. They may for example be integrated into the support 22 in the form of handles 36A and 36B surrounding the tubular support 22.

L'actionnement des moyens de changement de configuration 4 peut être automatisé, notamment par une motorisation (non représentée). Le moteur actionnant le changement de configuration est par exemple constitué d'un système de pignons, de courroies et de poulies, il est connu en lui-même.The actuation of the configuration change means 4 can be automated, in particular by a motor (not shown). The engine actuating the configuration change is for example constituted by a system of gears, belts and pulleys, it is known in itself.

La figure 10 représente les deux sorties de caisse 1A et 1 B selon la figure 2 dans un mode de réalisation préférée de l'invention. Les deux sorites de caisses 1A et 1 B sont configurées dans la figure 10 différemment par rapport à leur représentation dans la figure 2. Dans la configuration représentée en figure 10, les postes de travail 11 A et 11 B sont disposés de sorte que les deux hôtes ou hôtesses de caisse de chaque sortie de caisse 1A et 1 B sont installés dos à dos.The figure 10 represents the two outlets 1A and 1B according to the figure 2 in a preferred embodiment of the invention. The two output boxes 1A and 1B are configured in the figure 10 differently from their representation in the figure 2 . In the configuration represented in figure 10 , work stations 11 A and 11 B are arranged so that the two hosts or cashiers of each cash outlets 1A and 1B are installed back to back.

Les caisses de sorties 1A et 1 B sont symétriques entre elles. Elles sont le miroir l'une de l'autre. Si le regard est dirigé vers la sortie de l'établissement de commerce, le côté où se trouve l'hôte ou l'hôtesse de caisse est à gauche du meuble pour la sortie de caisse 1A et à droite du meuble pour la sortie de caisse 1 B.The output boxes 1A and 1B are symmetrical to each other. They are the mirror of each other. If the look is directed towards the exit of the business establishment, the side where the host or the hostess is located is on the left of the furniture for the exit of cash register 1A and on the right of the piece of furniture for the exit of cashier 1 B.

Les modules avals 5A et 5B sont reliés entre eux, à leur extrémité distale par rapport au module central 3, par un meuble de rangement 37. Le meuble 37 comporte des tiroirs sécurisés à portée de main de l'hôte ou hôtesse de caisse 8A ou 8B de sorte que ce dernier puisse y stocker des objets ou documents devant rester hors de portée du consommateur 9.The downstream modules 5A and 5B are interconnected, at their distal end relative to the central module 3, by a storage cabinet 37. The cabinet 37 has secure drawers within reach of the host or cashier steward 8A or 8B so that the latter can store objects or documents to remain out of reach of the consumer 9.

Le module amont 2B comporte également un meuble de rangement 38 en saillie du côté de l'hôte ou hôtesse de caisse 8B et escamotable sous le module 2B. Un meuble identique au meuble 38 (non représenté) est prévu sous le module aval 2A.The upstream module 2B also comprises a storage cabinet 38 projecting from the side of the host or cashier 8B and retractable under the module 2B. Furniture identical to furniture 38 (not shown) is provided under the downstream module 2A.

Le bras supportant le distributeur de ticket de caisse 33 peut tourner autour de la colonne 32 de sorte que distributeur 33 se retrouve à portée de main de l'hôte ou hôtesse de caisse 8 lorsque ce dernier utilise la sortie de caisse 1, comme illustré sur la figure 10.The arm supporting the cash receipt dispenser 33 can rotate around the column 32 so that the dispenser 33 is within reach of the host or cashier 8 when the latter uses the cash outlet 1, as shown in FIG. the figure 10 .

L'invention permet d'utiliser toutes les sorties de caisse 1 d'un établissement de commerce en même temps même si elles ne sont pas toutes occupées par un hôte ou hôtesse de caisse. L'attente est donc diminuée pour le consommateur. Par ailleurs, l'hôte ou hôtesse de caisse 8A d'une sortie de caisse 1A peut aider le consommateur 9B, utilisant la sortie de caisse 1 B voisine en libre service, étant donné leur proximité. Dans cette configuration alternée selon l'invention, l'organisation dans le temps et dans l'espace de la présence des employés de l'établissement de commerce de détail est facilitée.The invention makes it possible to use all the outlets 1 of a business establishment at the same time even if they are not all occupied by a host or hostess of cash. The wait is therefore diminished for the consumer. In addition, the host or cashier 8A of a cash out 1A can help the consumer 9B, using the outgoing cashier 1 B neighbor self-service, given their proximity. In this alternate configuration according to the invention, the organization in time and space of the presence of employees of the retail establishment is facilitated.

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Sortie de caisse et meuble de sortie de caisseCash out and cash out
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Module amont ou avantModule upstream or before
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Module centralCentral module
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Moyen de changement de configurationMeans of configuration change
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Module aval ou arrièreModule downstream or back
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Moyen d'évacuation des marchandisesMeans of evacuation of goods
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Moyen d'évacuation des marchandisesMeans of evacuation of goods
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Hôte ou hôtesse de caisseHost or hostess
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ConsommateurConsumer
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Marchandise(s)Merchandise)
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Poste de contrôleCheckpoint
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Dispositif électronique d'enregistrement des prixElectronic price recording device
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Chariottrolley
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Caissonbox
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Plaque fermant le caisson 14Plate closing the box 14
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Ouverture plaque 15Opening plate 15
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Plaque fermant l'ouverture 16Plate closing the opening 16
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PivotPivot
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PlateauTray
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Moyen de blocage de la rotationLocking means of the rotation
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Patte de renfort en métalMetal reinforcement leg
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Lecteur optiqueOptical reader
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Lecteur optique mobileMobile optical reader
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Support d'écranScreen support
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Ecran de visualisation ou tactileDisplay screen or touch screen
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Espace entre les couvercles 15 et 17Space between lids 15 and 17
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Moyen de pesée et de contrôleMeans of weighing and control
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Plan en penteSloping plan
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Plan horizontalHorizontal plane
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Rouleaux de glissementSliding rollers
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Moyens de paiementMeans of payment
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ColonneColumn
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Distributeur de tickets de caisseCash receipt dispenser
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Affichage électroniqueElectronic display
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Panneau de signalisation de la configuration de la caisse de sortieRoad sign of the checkout configuration
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Moyen de préhension, poignéeGripping means, handle
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Meuble de rangement reliant deux caisses de sortieStorage unit linking two exit crates
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Meuble de rangement escamotableRetractable storage cabinet
Flèche AArrow A
Sens de circulation des marchandises 10Direction of movement of goods 10
Flèche BArrow B
Cheminement des marchandises vers le moyen d'évacuation 6Routing of goods towards the means of evacuation 6
Flèche CArrow C
Cheminement des marchandises vers le moyen d'évacuation 7Routing of goods to the means of evacuation 7
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Axe de rotationRotation axis

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Dispositif de contrôle et de paiement de marchandises achetées dans un établissement de commerce de détail, incluant aux moins trois modules sensiblement alignés formant un meuble (i) un premier module (2), amont, de dépôt et d'acheminement des marchandises ; (ii) un deuxième module (3), central, comprenant un moyen de détection des marchandises au moyen d'enregistrement (12) d'informations relatives à ces dernières, et un moyen d'affichage ; (iii) un troisième module (5), aval, d'évacuation des marchandises,
le dispositif pouvant être utilisé soit par un hôte ou hôtesse de caisse (8), situé d'un côté dudit meuble (1), soit par un consommateur (9) situé de l'autre côté, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de détection, les moyens d'enregistrement des marchandises et le système d'affichage sont associés à une plaque (17), montée à rotation sur un caisson (14), de manière à pouvoir tourner sur elle-même selon un axe de rotation vertical (x-x), la face supérieure du caisson constituant un plateau (15) sensiblement au niveau des plans supérieurs du module amont (2) et du module aval (5), de sorte que le cheminement des marchandises (10) sur le meuble de la sortie de caisse (1) s'effectue sur une surface sensiblement plane, la rotation de la plaque entre deux positions d'utilisation permettant respectivement l'utilisation soit par un hôte ou hôtesse de caisse, soit par un consommateur, lesdits moyens étant dans chaque position tournés vers l'hôtesse de caisse ou vers l'utilisateur.Control and payment device for merchandise purchased in a retail establishment, including at least three substantially aligned modules forming a piece of furniture (i) a first module (2), upstream, of deposit and routing of goods; (ii) a central second module (3) comprising means for detecting goods by means of registration (12) of information relating thereto, and display means; (iii) a third module (5), downstream, of evacuation of goods,
the device can be used either by a host or cashier (8), located on one side of said furniture (1), or by a consumer (9) located on the other side, characterized in that the detection means, the goods recording means and the display system are associated with a plate (17) rotatably mounted on a box (14) so as to be able to turn on itself along a vertical axis of rotation (xx), the upper face of the box constituting a plate (15) substantially at the level of the upper planes of the upstream module (2) and the downstream module (5), so that the routing of the goods (10 ) on the furniture of the cash register outlet (1) is carried out on a substantially flat surface, the rotation of the plate between two positions of use respectively allowing the use either by a host or hostess of cash, or by a consumer , said means being in each position turned towards the cashier or to the user. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit caisson (14) est fermé par une plaque (15) percée d'une ouverture (16) concentrique à l'axe de rotation (x-x) et permettant le passage du fond dudit moyen d'enregistrement (12), ladite ouverture (16), elle-même fermée par une plaque (17) de forme sensiblement circulaire, entourant la surface dudit moyen d'enregistrement (12) qui affleure au niveau du plan de circulation des marchandises (10), les deux plaques (15) et (17) coulissant l'une par rapport à l'autre sur ledit plan.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said box (14) is closed by a plate (15) pierced with an opening (16) concentric with the axis of rotation (xx) and allowing the passage of the bottom of said means of rotation. recording (12), said opening (16), itself closed by a plate (17) of substantially circular shape, surrounding the surface of said recording means (12) which is flush with the plane of movement of goods (10). ), the two plates (15) and (17) sliding relative to each other on said plane. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que l'ensemble formé par lesdites deux plaques (15) et (17) et la surface du moyen d'enregistrement (12) forment un plateau coplanaire des plans supérieurs du module amont (2) et du module aval (5).Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the assembly formed by said two plates (15) and (17) and the surface of the recording means (12) form a coplanar plate of the upper planes of the upstream module (2) and of the downstream module (5). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un moyen de blocage (20) de la rotation sur lui même du caisson et de manière qu'il soit maintenu temporairement dans une position par rapport au sens de circulation (flèche A) des marchandises (10).Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it comprises means for locking (20) the rotation on itself of the box and so that it is temporarily held in a position relative to the direction of circulation (arrow A) of the goods (10). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que le moyen de changement d'orientation du caisson est susceptible d'être actionné manuellement ou avec l'aide d'un moteur.Device according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the means for changing the orientation of the box can be operated manually or with the help of a motor. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que le troisième module aval (5) inclut deux zones pourvues chacune d'un moyen d'évacuation (6) et (7), l'une disposée du côté d'utilisation par l'hôtesse de caisse, comprenant un plan en pente (28) vers le bas suivi d'un plan horizontal (29), permettant la récupération des marchandises (10), et l'autre, du côté d'utilisation par le consommateur, comprenant un système de pesée et de contrôle (27) des marchandises (10).Device according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the third downstream module (5) includes two zones each provided with an evacuation means (6) and (7), one disposed on the use side by the flight attendant, comprising a plane downwardly (28) followed by a horizontal plane (29), allowing the recovering the goods (10), and the other, on the consumer side, comprising a weighing and checking system (27) of the goods (10).
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