EP2715682A1 - Ballot box for collecting ballot envelopes and comprising a means for checking the physical acceptability of each ballot envelope - Google Patents

Ballot box for collecting ballot envelopes and comprising a means for checking the physical acceptability of each ballot envelope

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EP2715682A1
EP2715682A1 EP12731530.7A EP12731530A EP2715682A1 EP 2715682 A1 EP2715682 A1 EP 2715682A1 EP 12731530 A EP12731530 A EP 12731530A EP 2715682 A1 EP2715682 A1 EP 2715682A1
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corridor
arm
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Abdelhakim Djoudi
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
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    • G07C13/02—Ballot boxes

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  • the present invention aims to provide a solution to the aforementioned problem by proposing a voting urn incorporating a means of control of the physical compliance of the electoral fold.
  • the ballot box for the collection of electoral folds each formed of an envelope and a ballot paper introduced into the envelope said ballot box having a horizontal bottom wall, vertical walls fixed to the bottom wall and a horizontal upper wall forming a lid, which is provided with an opening for introducing an electoral fold into the internal volume of said urn, is essentially characterized in that the insertion opening forms a section vertical guide corridor rectangular right, delimited by two large parallel faces and two lateral faces, said opening comprising a motorized door that can occupy a closed position of said opening or a release position and said urn comprises a means for controlling one of the parameters physical of the electoral fold able to control the engine of the hatch to release the opening if the fold is compliant or prohibit the opening in the contrary case e.
  • the parameter measured is the weight. According to another characteristic of the invention, the parameter measured is the degree of opacity.
  • the parameter measured is the thickness of the electoral fold.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an urn according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a sectional view of an urn according to a first embodiment
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view of an urn according to a second embodiment
  • FIG. 4 is a sectional view of an urn according to a third embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a sectional view of an urn according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 is shown schematically a urn 1 according to the invention.
  • This urn of parallelepipedal shape, has a horizontal bottom wall on which are erected and fixed four vertical walls, namely a front wall, a rear wall and two side walls.
  • the urn is also equipped with a horizontal top wall 10 forming a lid, resting on the upper edge of each front, rear and side walls, this upper wall being removably attached to these different vertical walls.
  • the upper wall 10 for example at its center, has an opening 11 for introduction into the internal volume of the urn, electoral folds.
  • the introduction opening 1 1 forms a vertical guide corridor of rectangular cross section, defined by two large parallel faces and two lateral faces of lesser width than that of the large faces.
  • This corridor 1 1 at the bottom end has an opening radial 12 passage of a hatch 2 actuated by an electric motor member 26, which can occupy, under the effect of the action of the drive member 26, a closed position of the corridor 1 1, a position of clearance from this corridor.
  • the urn comprises a means of controlling at least one of the physical parameters of the electoral fold p, able to control the engine of the hatch to release the corridor if the fold P complies with pre-established criteria or maintain the corridor 1 1 in a closed state in the opposite case.
  • the electoral fold P is introduced in the corridor 1 1 and is first blocked in this corridor. If the electoral fold after control is considered as compliant, the corridor 1 1 is released so that the electoral fold P, under the effect of its own weight, can fall into the internal volume of the urn. In the opposite case, the hatch 2 is kept in a closed state and the anomaly noted is signaled by a sound or light signal.
  • the control means comprises a sensor responsive to at least one of the physical parameters of the electoral fold and capable of generating an electrical signal representative of the value of this parameter, and a central control unit and control 4, for example architectured around a microprocessor, to which are electrically connected both the sensor and the motor member 26 of the hatch.
  • the corridor 1 1, above and at a distance from the hatch 2 will include a presence detector 13 of the electoral fold. This detector will be electrically connected to the control and control unit 4.
  • This detector 13 will comprise an emitting element of a light beam and a receiving element of this beam. These elements can be arranged opposite each other on both sides of the path of the electoral fold in the corridor. This detector 13 operates by detecting the cutoff of a light beam.
  • the two transmitter and receiver elements are arranged side by side, the receiver then being able to detect the beam reflected by the electoral fold.
  • Figure 2 is shown an urn according to a first embodiment, the parameter taken into account being the weight of the fold.
  • the passage 1 1 f above the hatch 2 and below the detector 13 has a radial opening 11a and the weight detector comprises, above and at a distance from the hatch 2, a pallet 20a adapted to be engaged in the passage 1 1 by passage through the radial opening January 1 a.
  • This pallet 20a for receiving and supporting the electoral fold P for weighing is carried by a pivoting arm 20 articulated away from said corridor 1 1 to a horizontal axis 21 carried for example by a not shown yoke, attached to the structure of the guide corridor.
  • this pallet 25 by pivoting the arm 20, is arranged either in a closed position of the corridor 1 1 in which it is transverse to the latter and opposes the progression of the electoral fold P, or in a position of release of this corridor 1 1 according to which it is lateral to the latter.
  • the arm 20 cooperates with a balancing member which urges it towards the closed position of the passage 1 1.
  • the balancing member is formed either by an elastic member of the coil spring type or, according to the preferred embodiment, by a counterweight 22.
  • the arm 20 is extended beyond the axis of articulation 21 and receives at this level the counterweight 22, the latter being fitted on the arm.
  • the distance between the axis of articulation and the center of mass of the counterweight is adjustable.
  • the counterweight may be equipped with a set screw tightened on the arm, or, the arm portion located beyond the hinge axis, may be threaded and may cooperate by screwing with a thread through formed in the counterweight 22.
  • the arm 20 is pivotally actuated to the position of release of the corridor by a motor member 3 fixedly installed in the urn and controlled by the control and control unit 4 to which it is connected.
  • the arm 20 has a radial extension 23 with which the driving member 3 cooperates. This driving member 3 acting on this extension 23 forces the pivoting of the arm towards the release position of the passage 1 1.
  • this radial extension 23 is made of ferromagnetic material and the driving member 3 is an electromagnet formed of an electric coil and a core made of suitable ferromagnetic material, when the coil is traversed by an electric current. to generate a magnetic field under the effect of which the radial extension of the arm is attracted to the core and the arm to pivot and the pallet 20a to disengage from the corridor 1 January.
  • the arm 20 carries a shutter 24 movable, by pivoting the arm, facing or towards an optical sensor 25 connected to the control unit and control 4.
  • This optical sensor 25 may be of the beam cutoff type and will consist of a light beam emitting element and a receiver element of this beam. The shutter is brought face to the optical sensor 25 when the electoral fold has a weight too important to comply.
  • this first embodiment is as follows: when an electoral fold P is detected in the corridor 1 1 by the detector 13 and without the beam emitted by the sensor 25 is cut, the motor member 3 is activated by the control and control unit 4 so that the pallet 25, by pivoting the arm 20 is released from the corridor 1 1.
  • the motor member 26 is also activated by the control and control unit 4 so that the hatch 2 is arranged in its position of release of the corridor 1 1, as defined above.
  • the arm 20 under the effect of this weight is displaced by an angular value such that the shutter 24 is then positioned opposite the transmitter that includes the optical sensor 25 and obscures the latter. Under these conditions the motor 26 will not be activated by the control and control unit 4 and a fault signal will be emitted by the latter.
  • the control means works in all or nothing.
  • the arm 20 or one of the elements coupled thereto is associated with a potentiometric sensor or equivalent, connected to the control and control unit 4, capable of delivering to the latter a signal representative of the angular position of the arm relative to a position of origin and consequently representative of the weight value of the electoral fold.
  • the arm will be returned to its original position by an elastic member known per se.
  • the control and control unit 4 compares the value of the received signal with a value or a range of values recorded in memory and if the weight value of the electoral fold is compliant, activates the driving members 3 and 26 to clear the corridor 1 1.
  • FIG. 3 is shown a second embodiment of the urn according to the invention.
  • the controlled parameter is the degree of opacity and the corridor 1 1 above the hatch 2 and below the sensor 13, is provided on the one hand with a light emitter 15 in the form of for example, a light-emitting diode 16 and a receiver 16 in the form of a light-sensitive phototransistor emitted by the emitter 15.
  • the emitter defines a luminous path perpendicular to the two large faces of the corridor.
  • the receiver 16 is associated
  • control and control unit 4 which is able to compare the value delivered by the receiver to a value entered in the memory and if the measured value is compatible with the value entered in memory to act on the motor 26 of the hatch 2 so that the latter is actuated in the direction of the opening of the corridor.
  • a radial opening 11a is formed in the corridor 1 1 above the hatch 2 and below the detector 13 and one of the elements, transmitter or receiver 16, is fixed at corridor and the other is carried by a tip 20b mounted at the end of an articulated arm 20 movable between a standby position in which the endpiece 20b is outside the corridor and a measuring position according to which the endpiece is introduced radially into the channel 1 1 by passing through the radial opening 1 1 a. In this position, the tip 20b comes to apply the electoral fold against the opposite side of the corridor. The electoral fold is thus sandwiched between the emitter 15 and the receiver 16.
  • the arm 20 is provided with a return element to be biased towards its waiting position and is actuated to the measuring position by a motor member 3 fixedly installed in the urn and connected to the control and control unit 4 to be controlled by the latter.
  • the arm 20 is provided with a radial extension 25 of material
  • the ferromagnetic and the motor member 3 is constituted by an electromagnet able to act magnetically on the radial extension to attract it and force the pivoting of the arm to the measuring position.
  • a fold P introduced in the corridor 1 1 is stopped in its progression towards the volume internal of the urn by the hatch 2 the latter being in the closed position of the corridor 1 1.
  • the presence in the corridor of the electoral fold P is detected by the detector 13 and the control and control unit 4 then activates the motor member 3 so that the arm 20 and the endpiece 20b that it carries are brought into position measurement.
  • the motor 3 will be deactivated so that the arm 20 under the effect of the action of the return element is returned to the waiting position.
  • the motor 26 will be activated and the hatch 2 open if the fold P is compliant or will remain disabled otherwise.
  • a fault signal can then be emitted by the control and control unit 4.
  • the parameter controlled is the thickness of the electoral fold P and the passage 1 1 above the hatch 2 and below the sensor 13 receives an ultrasonic sensor 17 electrically connected to the control unit and control 4, the latter being able to compare the value of the signal delivered by the ultrasonic sensor, representative of the thickness of the fold P, to a value entered in the memory and if the measured value is compatible with the value entered in memory to act on the motor 26 of the hatch so that the latter is actuated in the direction of the opening of the corridor 1 1.
  • a radial opening 11a is formed in the corridor 1 1, above the hatch 2 and below the detector 13 and the ultrasonic sensor 17 is carried by a tip 20b end mounted an articulated arm 20, movable between a waiting position in which the endpiece is outside the passageway 1 1 and a measuring position in which the endpiece 20b is introduced radially into the channel 1 1 by passage to through the radial opening 1 1 a.
  • the tip 20b comes to apply, according to a calibrated force, the electoral fold P against the opposite side of the corridor for measurement.
  • the arm 20 is provided with a biasing element to be biased towards its standby position, this return element being able to be constituted by a counterweight or by an elastic member.
  • the arm 20 is actuated to the measurement position by a motor member 3 fixedly installed in the urn, connected to the control and control unit 4 and driven by the latter.
  • the arm 20 is provided with a radial extension of ferromagnetic material and the motor member 3 is constituted by an electromagnet able to act magnetically on the radial extension to attract it and angularly move the arm towards the measuring position.
  • a fold P introduced in the corridor 1 1 is stopped in its progression to the internal volume of the urn through the hatch 2 the latter being in the closed position of the corridor 1 1 .
  • the presence in the corridor of the electoral fold P is detected by the detector 13 and the control and control unit then activates the motor member 3 so that the arm 20 and the endpiece 20b that it carries are brought into position measured.
  • the motor 3 will be deactivated so that the arm 20 under the effect of the action of the return element is returned to the waiting position.
  • the motor 26 will be activated and the hatch 2 open if the fold P is compliant or will remain disabled otherwise.
  • a fault signal can then be emitted by the control and control unit 4.
  • the controlled parameter is always the thickness of the fold Pet
  • the guide corridor 1 1 is equipped with a mechanical probe 20c mechanically associated with a measuring member 19.
  • This member measures the degree of depression of the probe 20c in the corridor 1 1, and is connected to the control and control unit 4 which is able to compare the value of the signal delivered by this measuring member 1 9 to a value entered in the memory and if the measured value is compatible with the value entered in memory acting on the motor 26 of the hatch 2 so that the latter is actuated in the direction of the opening of the corridor 1 1.
  • a radial opening 1a is formed in the corridor 1 1 above the hatch 2 and below the detector 13 and the probe 20c is mounted at the end of an articulated arm 20, movable between a waiting position according to which the probe 20c is outside the corridor 1 1 and a measurement position in which the probe is introduced radially into the channel 1 1 by passing through the radial opening January 1 a. In this position, the probe 20c comes to apply according to a calibrated force the fold Electoral P against the opposite side of the corridor for the measurement of thickness. Still in this practical embodiment, the arm 20 is provided with a biasing element, counterweight or elastic member to be biased to its standby position.
  • the arm 20 is actuated to the measurement position by a motor member 3 fixedly installed in the urn, connected to the control and control unit 4 and driven by the latter.
  • the arm 20 is provided with a radial extension 23 of ferromagnetic material and the motor member 3 is a suitable electromagnet, when it is activated to act magnetically on the radial extension to attract it and consequently to move the arm 20 to its measurement position.
  • the measuring member 19 is mechanically connected to the arm 20 and is capable of producing a signal whose value is representative of the angular position of the arm 20 with respect to a home position and consequently of the thickness of the Electoral Fold P.
  • this measuring member 19 is constituted by a potentiometric sensor or equivalent.
  • a fold P introduced in the corridor 1 1 is stopped in its progression to the internal volume of the urn, the hatch 2 the latter being in the closed position of the corridor 1 1.
  • the presence in the corridor of the electoral fold P is detected by the detector 13 and the control and control unit then activates the motor member 3 so that the arm 20 and the probe 20c that it carries are brought into measurement position .
  • the motor 3 will be deactivated so that the arm 20 under the effect of the action of the return element is returned to the waiting position.
  • the motor 26 will be activated and the hatch 2 open if the fold P is compliant or
  • a fault signal can then be emitted by the control and control unit 4.
  • the guide corridor 1 1 extends vertically in the receiving volume of the electoral folds.

Abstract

The invention relates to a ballot box (1) for collecting ballot envelopes, which comprises a horizontal bottom wall, vertical walls attached to the bottom wall, and a horizontal top wall (10) forming a lid that is provided with an opening (11) for inserting a ballot envelope into the inner space, characterised in that said insertion opening (11) forms a vertical guiding passage having a rectangular cross-section delimited by two large parallel surfaces and two side surfaces, said opening comprising a hatch (2) actuated by a motor (26), wherein said hatch can assume a position for blocking said opening or a released position, and in that said box comprises a means for checking one of the physical parameters of the ballot envelope, which is capable of controlling the motor (26) of the hatch in order to clear the opening if the envelope is acceptable, or to otherwise block the opening, said checking means including a monitoring and control unit (4) to which the motor (26) is connected.

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URNE POUR LA COLLECTE DE PLIS ELECTORAUX COMPORTANT UN MOYEN DE CONTRÔLE DE LA CONFORMITE PHYSIQUE DE CHAQUE PLI URN FOR THE COLLECTION OF ELECTORAL PLATES COMPRISING A MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE PHYSICAL CONFORMITY OF EACH PLI
ELECTORAL ELECTORAL
Domaine technique  Technical area
La présente invention est du domaine des matériels mis en œuvre lors d'un scrutin et se rapporte plus particulièrement à une urne dotée de moyens de contrôle de la conformité physique de chaque pli électoral à savoir de  The present invention is in the field of equipment implemented during a ballot and relates more particularly to an urn provided with means for controlling the physical compliance of each electoral fold namely
l'enveloppe et de son contenu. the envelope and its contents.
État de la technique antérieure State of the art
II n'est pas rare que lors d'une opération de vote soient introduits dans l'enveloppe des éléments autres que des bulletins conformes, tels qu'objets durs, feuilles métalliques, cartons et autres. De tels éléments sont de nature à perturber le bon déroulement du dépouillement et en retarder les résultats.  It is not uncommon for a voting operation to be introduced into the envelope elements other than compliant bulletins, such as hard objects, metal foils, cartons and others. Such elements are likely to disrupt the smooth running of the count and delay the results.
Exposé de l'invention Presentation of the invention
La présente invention a pour objet d'apporter une solution au problème sus évoqué en proposant une urne de votation intégrant un moyen de contrôle de la conformité physique du pli électoral.  The present invention aims to provide a solution to the aforementioned problem by proposing a voting urn incorporating a means of control of the physical compliance of the electoral fold.
À cet effet l'urne pour la collecte de plis électoraux formés chacun d'une enveloppe et d'un bulletin de vote introduit dans l'enveloppe, ladite urne comportant une paroi de fond horizontale, des parois verticales fixées à la paroi de fond et une paroi supérieure horizontale formant couvercle, laquelle est dotée d'une ouverture d'introduction d'un pli électoral dans le volume interne de ladite urne, se caractérise essentiellement en ce que l'ouverture d'introduction forme un couloir de guidage vertical de section droite rectangulaire, délimité par deux grandes faces parallèles et deux faces latérales, ladite ouverture comportant une trappe motorisée pouvant occuper une position d'obturation de ladite ouverture ou une position de dégagement et que ladite urne comporte un moyen de contrôle de l'un des paramètres physiques du pli électoral apte à piloter le moteur de la trappe pour libérer l'ouverture si le pli est conforme ou interdire l'ouverture dans le cas contraire.  For this purpose, the ballot box for the collection of electoral folds each formed of an envelope and a ballot paper introduced into the envelope, said ballot box having a horizontal bottom wall, vertical walls fixed to the bottom wall and a horizontal upper wall forming a lid, which is provided with an opening for introducing an electoral fold into the internal volume of said urn, is essentially characterized in that the insertion opening forms a section vertical guide corridor rectangular right, delimited by two large parallel faces and two lateral faces, said opening comprising a motorized door that can occupy a closed position of said opening or a release position and said urn comprises a means for controlling one of the parameters physical of the electoral fold able to control the engine of the hatch to release the opening if the fold is compliant or prohibit the opening in the contrary case e.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le paramètre mesuré est le poids. Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le paramètre mesuré est le degré d'opacité. According to another characteristic of the invention, the parameter measured is the weight. According to another characteristic of the invention, the parameter measured is the degree of opacity.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le paramètre mesuré est l'épaisseur du pli électoral.  According to another characteristic of the invention, the parameter measured is the thickness of the electoral fold.
Description sommaire des figures et des dessins. Brief description of figures and drawings.
D'autres avantages, buts et caractéristiques de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description d'une forme préférée de réalisation donnée à titre d'exemple non limitatif en se référant aux dessins annexés en lesquels :  Other advantages, aims and features of the invention will appear on reading the description of a preferred embodiment given by way of non-limiting example with reference to the appended drawings in which:
- la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'une urne selon l'invention,  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an urn according to the invention,
- la figure 2 est une vue en coupe d'une urne selon une première forme de réalisation,  FIG. 2 is a sectional view of an urn according to a first embodiment,
- la figure 3 est une vue en coupe d'une urne selon une deuxième forme de réalisation,  FIG. 3 is a sectional view of an urn according to a second embodiment,
- la figure 4 est une vue en coupe d'une urne selon une troisième forme de réalisation de l'invention,  FIG. 4 is a sectional view of an urn according to a third embodiment of the invention,
- la figure 5 est une vue en coupe d'une urne selon une quatrième forme de réalisation de l'invention.  - Figure 5 is a sectional view of an urn according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.
Meilleures manières de réaliser l'invention  Best ways to achieve the invention
En figure 1 est représentée de manière schématique une urne 1 conforme à l'invention. Cette urne, de forme parallélépipédique, comporte une paroi de fond horizontale sur laquelle sont dressées et fixées quatre parois verticales à savoir une paroi avant, une paroi arrière et deux parois latérales. L'urne est également équipée d'une paroi supérieure horizontale 10 formant couvercle, reposant sur la tranche supérieure de chaque paroi avant, arrière et latérales, cette paroi supérieure étant fixée de manière amovible à ces différentes parois verticales.  In Figure 1 is shown schematically a urn 1 according to the invention. This urn, of parallelepipedal shape, has a horizontal bottom wall on which are erected and fixed four vertical walls, namely a front wall, a rear wall and two side walls. The urn is also equipped with a horizontal top wall 10 forming a lid, resting on the upper edge of each front, rear and side walls, this upper wall being removably attached to these different vertical walls.
La paroi supérieure 10 par exemple en son centre comporte une ouverture 1 1 d'introduction dans le volume interne de l'urne, des plis électoraux The upper wall 10, for example at its center, has an opening 11 for introduction into the internal volume of the urn, electoral folds.
P- Conformément à l'invention, l'ouverture d'introduction 1 1 forme un couloir de guidage vertical de section droite rectangulaire, délimité par deux grandes faces parallèles et deux faces latérales de moindre largeur que celle des grandes faces. Ce couloir 1 1 en extrémité inférieure comporte une ouverture radiale 12 de passage d'une trappe 2 actionnée par un organe moteur électrique 26, pouvant occuper, sous l'effet de l'action de l'organe moteur 26, soit une position d'obturation du couloir 1 1 , soit une position de dégagement de ce couloir. De plus l'urne, conforme à l'invention, comporte un moyen de contrôle de l'un au moins des paramètres physiques du pli électoral p, apte à piloter le moteur de la trappe pour libérer le couloir si le pli P est conforme à des critères préétablis ou maintenir le couloir 1 1 dans un état de fermeture dans le cas contraire. Le pli électoral P est introduit dans le couloir 1 1 et est d'abord bloqué dans ce couloir. Si le pli électoral après contrôle est considéré comme conforme, le couloir 1 1 est libéré afin que le pli électoral P, sous l'effet de son propre poids, puisse tomber dans le volume interne de l'urne. Dans le cas contraire, la trappe 2 est maintenue dans un état de fermeture et l'anomalie constatée est signalée par un signal sonore ou lumineux. P- According to the invention, the introduction opening 1 1 forms a vertical guide corridor of rectangular cross section, defined by two large parallel faces and two lateral faces of lesser width than that of the large faces. This corridor 1 1 at the bottom end has an opening radial 12 passage of a hatch 2 actuated by an electric motor member 26, which can occupy, under the effect of the action of the drive member 26, a closed position of the corridor 1 1, a position of clearance from this corridor. In addition, the urn, according to the invention, comprises a means of controlling at least one of the physical parameters of the electoral fold p, able to control the engine of the hatch to release the corridor if the fold P complies with pre-established criteria or maintain the corridor 1 1 in a closed state in the opposite case. The electoral fold P is introduced in the corridor 1 1 and is first blocked in this corridor. If the electoral fold after control is considered as compliant, the corridor 1 1 is released so that the electoral fold P, under the effect of its own weight, can fall into the internal volume of the urn. In the opposite case, the hatch 2 is kept in a closed state and the anomaly noted is signaled by a sound or light signal.
Selon la forme préférée de réalisation, le moyen de contrôle comprend un capteur sensible à au moins l'un des paramètres physiques du pli électoral et apte à engendrer un signal électrique représentatif de la valeur de ce paramètre, et une unité centrale de contrôle et de commande 4, architecturée par exemple autour d'un microprocesseur, à laquelle sont connectés électriquement tant le capteur que l'organe moteur 26 de la trappe. Additionnellement, le couloir 1 1 , au-dessus et à distance de la trappe 2 comportera un détecteur de présence 13 du pli électoral. Ce détecteur sera connecté électriquement à l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4. Ce détecteur 13 comportera un élément émetteur d'un faisceau lumineux et un élément récepteur de ce faisceau. Ces éléments pourront être disposés en vis-à-vis l'un de l'autre de part et d'autre du trajet du pli électoral dans le couloir. Ce détecteur 13 fonctionne par détection de la coupure d'un faisceau lumineux. Alternativement, les deux éléments émetteur et récepteur sont disposés côte à côte, le récepteur étant apte alors à détecter le faisceau réfléchi par le pli électoral.  According to the preferred embodiment, the control means comprises a sensor responsive to at least one of the physical parameters of the electoral fold and capable of generating an electrical signal representative of the value of this parameter, and a central control unit and control 4, for example architectured around a microprocessor, to which are electrically connected both the sensor and the motor member 26 of the hatch. Additionally, the corridor 1 1, above and at a distance from the hatch 2 will include a presence detector 13 of the electoral fold. This detector will be electrically connected to the control and control unit 4. This detector 13 will comprise an emitting element of a light beam and a receiving element of this beam. These elements can be arranged opposite each other on both sides of the path of the electoral fold in the corridor. This detector 13 operates by detecting the cutoff of a light beam. Alternatively, the two transmitter and receiver elements are arranged side by side, the receiver then being able to detect the beam reflected by the electoral fold.
En figure 2 est représentée une urne selon une première forme de réalisation, le paramètre pris en compte étant le poids du pli.  In Figure 2 is shown an urn according to a first embodiment, the parameter taken into account being the weight of the fold.
Selon la forme de réalisation objet de cette figure 2, le couloir 1 1 f au- dessus de la trappe 2 et en dessous du détecteur 13 comporte une ouverture radiale 1 1 a et le détecteur de poids comprend, au-dessus et à distance de la trappe 2, une palette 20a apte à être engagée dans le couloir 1 1 par passage au travers de l'ouverture radiale 1 1 a. Cette palette 20a destinée à recevoir et supporter le pli électoral P en vue du pesage, est portée par un bras pivotant 20 articulé à distance dudit couloir 1 1 à un axe horizontal 21 porté par exemple par une chape non représentée, fixée à la structure du couloir de guidage. Ainsi cette palette 25, par pivotement du bras 20, est disposée soit selon une position d'obturation du couloir 1 1 selon laquelle elle est transversale à ce dernier et s'oppose à la progression du pli électoral P, ou bien selon une position de libération de ce couloir 1 1 selon laquelle elle est latérale à ce dernier. Le bras 20 coopère avec un organe d'équilibrage qui le sollicite vers la position d'obturation du couloir 1 1 . L'organe d'équilibrage est formé soit par un organe élastique du type ressort à spires soit, selon la forme préférée de réalisation, par un contrepoids 22. À cet effet, le bras 20 est prolongé au-delà de l'axe d'articulation 21 et reçoit à ce niveau le contrepoids 22, ce dernier étant emmanché sur le bras. Avantageusement, la distance entre l'axe d'articulation et le centre de masse du contrepoids est ajustable. À ce propos le contrepoids pourra être équipé d'une vis pression amenée en serrage sur le bras, ou bien, la partie de bras située au-delà de l'axe d'articulation, pourra être filetée et pourra coopérer en vissage avec un taraudage traversant formé dans le contrepoids 22. According to the embodiment object of this FIG. 2, the passage 1 1 f above the hatch 2 and below the detector 13 has a radial opening 11a and the weight detector comprises, above and at a distance from the hatch 2, a pallet 20a adapted to be engaged in the passage 1 1 by passage through the radial opening January 1 a. This pallet 20a for receiving and supporting the electoral fold P for weighing, is carried by a pivoting arm 20 articulated away from said corridor 1 1 to a horizontal axis 21 carried for example by a not shown yoke, attached to the structure of the guide corridor. Thus this pallet 25, by pivoting the arm 20, is arranged either in a closed position of the corridor 1 1 in which it is transverse to the latter and opposes the progression of the electoral fold P, or in a position of release of this corridor 1 1 according to which it is lateral to the latter. The arm 20 cooperates with a balancing member which urges it towards the closed position of the passage 1 1. The balancing member is formed either by an elastic member of the coil spring type or, according to the preferred embodiment, by a counterweight 22. For this purpose, the arm 20 is extended beyond the axis of articulation 21 and receives at this level the counterweight 22, the latter being fitted on the arm. Advantageously, the distance between the axis of articulation and the center of mass of the counterweight is adjustable. In this respect, the counterweight may be equipped with a set screw tightened on the arm, or, the arm portion located beyond the hinge axis, may be threaded and may cooperate by screwing with a thread through formed in the counterweight 22.
Le bras 20 est actionné en pivotement vers la position de libération du couloir par un organe moteur 3 installé fixement dans l'urne et piloté par l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4 à laquelle il est connecté. Selon la forme préférée de réalisation, le bras 20 comporte une extension radiale 23 avec laquelle coopère l'organe moteur 3. Cet organe moteur 3 par action sur cette extension 23 force le pivotement du bras vers la position de libération du couloir 1 1 .  The arm 20 is pivotally actuated to the position of release of the corridor by a motor member 3 fixedly installed in the urn and controlled by the control and control unit 4 to which it is connected. According to the preferred embodiment, the arm 20 has a radial extension 23 with which the driving member 3 cooperates. This driving member 3 acting on this extension 23 forces the pivoting of the arm towards the release position of the passage 1 1.
Selon une forme de réalisation, cette extension radiale 23 est réalisée en matériau ferromagnétique et l'organe moteur 3 est un électroaimant formé d'une bobine électrique et d'un noyau réalisé en matériau ferromagnétique aptes, lorsque la bobine est traversée par un courant électrique, à engendrer un champ magnétique sous l'effet duquel l'extension radiale du bras est attirée vers le noyau et le bras à pivoter et la palette 20a à se dégager du couloir 1 1 . According to one embodiment, this radial extension 23 is made of ferromagnetic material and the driving member 3 is an electromagnet formed of an electric coil and a core made of suitable ferromagnetic material, when the coil is traversed by an electric current. to generate a magnetic field under the effect of which the radial extension of the arm is attracted to the core and the arm to pivot and the pallet 20a to disengage from the corridor 1 January.
Enfin le bras 20 porte un obturateur 24 déplaçable, par pivotement du bras, face ou vers un capteur optique 25 connecté à l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4. Ce capteur optique 25 peut être du type à coupure du faisceau et sera constitué d'un élément émetteur d'un faisceau lumineux et d'un élément récepteur de ce faisceau. L'obturateur est amené face au capteur optique 25 lorsque le pli électoral présente un poids trop important pour être conforme. Finally the arm 20 carries a shutter 24 movable, by pivoting the arm, facing or towards an optical sensor 25 connected to the control unit and control 4. This optical sensor 25 may be of the beam cutoff type and will consist of a light beam emitting element and a receiver element of this beam. The shutter is brought face to the optical sensor 25 when the electoral fold has a weight too important to comply.
Le fonctionnement de cette première forme de réalisation est le suivant : lorsque un pli électoral P est détecté dans le couloir 1 1 par le détecteur 13 et ce sans que le faisceau émis par le capteur 25 soit coupé, l'organe moteur 3 est activé par l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4 afin que la palette 25, par pivotement du bras 20 soit dégagée du couloir 1 1 . L'organe moteur 26 est également activé par l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4 afin que la trappe 2 soit disposée selon sa position de libération du couloir 1 1 , telle que définie plus avant. En revanche lorsque le poids du pli électoral P est trop important, le bras 20 sous l'effet de ce poids est déplacé d'une valeur angulaire telle que l'obturateur 24 est alors positionné en regard de l'émetteur que comporte le capteur optique 25 et occulte ce dernier. Dans ces conditions le moteur 26 ne sera pas activé par l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4 et un signal de défaut sera émis par cette dernière.  The operation of this first embodiment is as follows: when an electoral fold P is detected in the corridor 1 1 by the detector 13 and without the beam emitted by the sensor 25 is cut, the motor member 3 is activated by the control and control unit 4 so that the pallet 25, by pivoting the arm 20 is released from the corridor 1 1. The motor member 26 is also activated by the control and control unit 4 so that the hatch 2 is arranged in its position of release of the corridor 1 1, as defined above. However, when the weight of the electoral fold P is too large, the arm 20 under the effect of this weight is displaced by an angular value such that the shutter 24 is then positioned opposite the transmitter that includes the optical sensor 25 and obscures the latter. Under these conditions the motor 26 will not be activated by the control and control unit 4 and a fault signal will be emitted by the latter.
Dans la disposition telle que décrite, le moyen de contrôle fonctionne en tout ou rien. Selon une autre disposition de l'invention, au bras 20 ou à l'un des éléments couplés à ce dernier, est associé un capteur potentiométrique ou équivalent, connecté à l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4, apte à délivrer à cette dernière un signal représentatif de la position angulaire du bras par rapport à une position d'origine et par voie de conséquence représentatif de la valeur pondérale du pli électoral. Selon cette forme de réalisation, le bras sera rappelé vers sa position d'origine par un organe élastique connu en soi. Toujours selon cette forme de réalisation, l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4 compare la valeur du signal reçu à une valeur ou une plage de valeurs inscrites en mémoire et si la valeur pondérale du pli électoral est conforme, active les organes moteurs 3 et 26 pour libérer le couloir 1 1 . Dans le cas contraire, ces organes moteurs sont maintenus désactivés par l'unité centrale de commande 4 afin que le pli électoral P ne puisse être introduit dans l'urne. Dans cette condition un signal de défaut est émis par l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4. En figure 3 est représentée une deuxième forme de réalisation de l'urne selon l'invention. Selon cette forme de réalisation, le paramètre contrôlé est le degré d'opacité et le couloir 1 1 au-dessus de la trappe 2 et au-dessous du capteur 13, est doté d'une part d'un émetteur de lumière 15 sous forme de diode électroluminescente par exemple et d'autre part d'un récepteur 16 sous forme de phototransistor sensible à la lumière émise par l'émetteur 15. L'émetteur définit un trajet lumineux perpendiculaire aux deux grandes faces du couloir. In the arrangement as described, the control means works in all or nothing. According to another embodiment of the invention, the arm 20 or one of the elements coupled thereto, is associated with a potentiometric sensor or equivalent, connected to the control and control unit 4, capable of delivering to the latter a signal representative of the angular position of the arm relative to a position of origin and consequently representative of the weight value of the electoral fold. According to this embodiment, the arm will be returned to its original position by an elastic member known per se. Still according to this embodiment, the control and control unit 4 compares the value of the received signal with a value or a range of values recorded in memory and if the weight value of the electoral fold is compliant, activates the driving members 3 and 26 to clear the corridor 1 1. In the opposite case, these driving members are kept deactivated by the central control unit 4 so that the electoral fold P can not be introduced into the ballot box. In this condition a fault signal is emitted by the control and control unit 4. In Figure 3 is shown a second embodiment of the urn according to the invention. According to this embodiment, the controlled parameter is the degree of opacity and the corridor 1 1 above the hatch 2 and below the sensor 13, is provided on the one hand with a light emitter 15 in the form of for example, a light-emitting diode 16 and a receiver 16 in the form of a light-sensitive phototransistor emitted by the emitter 15. The emitter defines a luminous path perpendicular to the two large faces of the corridor.
Selon cette forme de réalisation, le récepteur 16 est associé  According to this embodiment, the receiver 16 is associated
électriquement à l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4 laquelle est apte à comparer la valeur délivrée par le récepteur à une valeur inscrite en mémoire et si la valeur mesurée est compatible avec la valeur inscrite en mémoire à agir sur le moteur 26 de la trappe 2 afin que cette dernière soit actionnée dans le sens de l'ouverture du couloir. electrically to the control and control unit 4 which is able to compare the value delivered by the receiver to a value entered in the memory and if the measured value is compatible with the value entered in memory to act on the motor 26 of the hatch 2 so that the latter is actuated in the direction of the opening of the corridor.
Dans une forme pratique de réalisation, une ouverture radiale 1 1 a est ménagée dans le couloir 1 1 au-dessus de la trappe 2 et au-dessous du détecteur 13 et l'un des éléments, émetteur 15 ou récepteur 16, est fixé au couloir et l'autre est porté par un embout 20b monté en extrémité d'un bras articulé 20 mobile entre une position d'attente selon laquelle l'embout 20b est à l'extérieur du couloir et une position de mesure selon laquelle l'embout est introduit radialement dans le canal 1 1 par passage dans l'ouverture radiale 1 1 a. Dans cette position, l'embout 20b vient appliquer le pli électoral contre la face opposée du couloir. Le pli électoral se trouve donc pris en sandwich entre l'émetteur 15 et le récepteur 16. Toujours dans cette forme pratique de réalisation, le bras 20 est doté d'un élément de rappel pour être sollicité vers sa position d'attente et est actionné vers la position de mesure par un organe moteur 3 installé fixement dans l'urne et connecté à l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4 pour être piloté par cette dernière. Dans la forme pratique de réalisation, le bras 20 est doté d'une extension radiale 25 en matériau  In a practical embodiment, a radial opening 11a is formed in the corridor 1 1 above the hatch 2 and below the detector 13 and one of the elements, transmitter or receiver 16, is fixed at corridor and the other is carried by a tip 20b mounted at the end of an articulated arm 20 movable between a standby position in which the endpiece 20b is outside the corridor and a measuring position according to which the endpiece is introduced radially into the channel 1 1 by passing through the radial opening 1 1 a. In this position, the tip 20b comes to apply the electoral fold against the opposite side of the corridor. The electoral fold is thus sandwiched between the emitter 15 and the receiver 16. Also in this practical embodiment, the arm 20 is provided with a return element to be biased towards its waiting position and is actuated to the measuring position by a motor member 3 fixedly installed in the urn and connected to the control and control unit 4 to be controlled by the latter. In the practical embodiment, the arm 20 is provided with a radial extension 25 of material
ferromagnétique et l'organe moteur 3 est constitué par un électroaimant apte à agir magnétiquement sur l'extension radiale pour l'attirer et forcer le pivotement du bras vers la position de mesure. ferromagnetic and the motor member 3 is constituted by an electromagnet able to act magnetically on the radial extension to attract it and force the pivoting of the arm to the measuring position.
Le fonctionnement de cette forme de réalisation est le suivant : un pli P introduit dans le couloir 1 1 se trouve stoppé dans sa progression vers le volume interne de l'urne par la trappe 2 cette dernière étant en position d'obturation du couloir 1 1 . La présence dans le couloir du pli électoral P est détectée par le détecteur 13 et l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4 active alors l'organe moteur 3 afin que le bras 20 et l'embout 20b qu'il porte soit amenés en position de mesure. La mesure effectuée, le moteur 3 sera désactivé afin que le bras 20 sous l'effet de l'action de l'élément de rappel soit ramené en position d'attente. Après mesure et comparaison du résultat aux valeurs inscrites en mémoire, le moteur 26 sera activé et la trappe 2 ouverte si le pli P est conforme ou demeurera désactivé dans le cas contraire. Un signal de défaut pourra alors être émis par l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4. The operation of this embodiment is as follows: a fold P introduced in the corridor 1 1 is stopped in its progression towards the volume internal of the urn by the hatch 2 the latter being in the closed position of the corridor 1 1. The presence in the corridor of the electoral fold P is detected by the detector 13 and the control and control unit 4 then activates the motor member 3 so that the arm 20 and the endpiece 20b that it carries are brought into position measurement. When the measurement is made, the motor 3 will be deactivated so that the arm 20 under the effect of the action of the return element is returned to the waiting position. After measurement and comparison of the result to the values entered in memory, the motor 26 will be activated and the hatch 2 open if the fold P is compliant or will remain disabled otherwise. A fault signal can then be emitted by the control and control unit 4.
En figure 4 est représentée une troisième forme de réalisation de l'urne selon l'invention. Selon cette forme de réalisation, le paramètre contrôlé est l'épaisseur du pli électoral P et le couloir 1 1 au-dessus de la trappe 2 et au- dessous du capteur 13 reçoit un capteur à ultrasons 17 connecté électriquement à l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4, cette dernière étant apte à comparer la valeur du signal délivré par le capteur à ultrasons, représentative de l'épaisseur du pli P, à une valeur inscrite en mémoire et si la valeur mesurée est compatible avec la valeur inscrite en mémoire à agir sur le moteur 26 de la trappe afin que cette dernière soit actionnée dans le sens de l'ouverture du couloir 1 1 .  In Figure 4 is shown a third embodiment of the urn according to the invention. According to this embodiment, the parameter controlled is the thickness of the electoral fold P and the passage 1 1 above the hatch 2 and below the sensor 13 receives an ultrasonic sensor 17 electrically connected to the control unit and control 4, the latter being able to compare the value of the signal delivered by the ultrasonic sensor, representative of the thickness of the fold P, to a value entered in the memory and if the measured value is compatible with the value entered in memory to act on the motor 26 of the hatch so that the latter is actuated in the direction of the opening of the corridor 1 1.
Dans la forme pratique de réalisation, une ouverture radiale 1 1 a est ménagée dans le couloir 1 1 , au-dessus de la trappe 2 et au-dessous du détecteur 13 et le capteur à ultrasons 17 est porté par un embout 20b monté en extrémité d'un bras articulé 20, mobile entre une position d'attente selon laquelle l'embout est à l'extérieur du couloir 1 1 et une position de mesure selon laquelle l'embout 20b est introduit radialement dans le canal 1 1 par passage au travers de l'ouverture radiale 1 1 a. Dans cette position, l'embout 20b vient appliquer, selon un effort calibré, le pli électoral P contre la face opposée du couloir en vue de la mesure. Toujours dans cette forme pratique de réalisation, comme précédemment, le bras 20 est doté d'un élément de rappel pour être sollicité vers sa position d'attente, cet élément de rappel pouvant être constitué par un contrepoids ou bien par un organe élastique. Le bras 20 est actionné vers la position de mesure par un organe moteur 3 installé fixement dans l'urne, connecté à l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4 et piloté par cette dernière. Selon une forme préférée de réalisation, le bras 20 est doté d'une extension 25 radiale en matériau ferromagnétique et l'organe moteur 3 est constitué par un électroaimant apte à agir magnétiquement sur l'extension radiale pour l'attirer et déplacer angulairement le bras vers la position de mesure. In the practical embodiment, a radial opening 11a is formed in the corridor 1 1, above the hatch 2 and below the detector 13 and the ultrasonic sensor 17 is carried by a tip 20b end mounted an articulated arm 20, movable between a waiting position in which the endpiece is outside the passageway 1 1 and a measuring position in which the endpiece 20b is introduced radially into the channel 1 1 by passage to through the radial opening 1 1 a. In this position, the tip 20b comes to apply, according to a calibrated force, the electoral fold P against the opposite side of the corridor for measurement. Still in this practical embodiment, as previously, the arm 20 is provided with a biasing element to be biased towards its standby position, this return element being able to be constituted by a counterweight or by an elastic member. The arm 20 is actuated to the measurement position by a motor member 3 fixedly installed in the urn, connected to the control and control unit 4 and driven by the latter. According to a preferred embodiment, the arm 20 is provided with a radial extension of ferromagnetic material and the motor member 3 is constituted by an electromagnet able to act magnetically on the radial extension to attract it and angularly move the arm towards the measuring position.
Le fonctionnement de cette forme de réalisation est le suivant : un pli P introduit dans le couloir 1 1 se trouve stoppé dans sa progression vers le volume interne de l'urne par la trappe 2 cette dernière étant en position d'obturation du couloir 1 1 . La présence dans le couloir du pli électoral P est détectée par le détecteur 13 et l'unité de contrôle et de commande active alors l'organe moteur 3 afin que le bras 20 et l'embout 20b qu'il porte soit amenés en position de mesure. La mesure effectuée, le moteur 3 sera désactivé afin que le bras 20 sous l'effet de l'action de l'élément de rappel soit ramené en position d'attente. Après mesure et comparaison du résultat aux valeurs inscrites en mémoire, le moteur 26 sera activé et la trappe 2 ouverte si le pli P est conforme ou demeurera désactivé dans le cas contraire. Un signal de défaut pourra alors être émis par l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4.  The operation of this embodiment is as follows: a fold P introduced in the corridor 1 1 is stopped in its progression to the internal volume of the urn through the hatch 2 the latter being in the closed position of the corridor 1 1 . The presence in the corridor of the electoral fold P is detected by the detector 13 and the control and control unit then activates the motor member 3 so that the arm 20 and the endpiece 20b that it carries are brought into position measured. When the measurement is made, the motor 3 will be deactivated so that the arm 20 under the effect of the action of the return element is returned to the waiting position. After measurement and comparison of the result to the values entered in memory, the motor 26 will be activated and the hatch 2 open if the fold P is compliant or will remain disabled otherwise. A fault signal can then be emitted by the control and control unit 4.
En figure 5 est représentée une quatrième forme de réalisation de l'urne 1 selon l'invention. Selon cette forme de réalisation, le paramètre contrôlé est toujours l'épaisseur du pli Pet le couloir de guidage 1 1 est équipé d'un palpeur mécanique 20c associé mécaniquement à un organe de mesure 19. Cet organe mesure le degré d'enfoncement du palpeur 20c dans le couloir 1 1 , et est connecté à l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4 laquelle est apte à comparer la valeur du signal délivré par cet organe de mesure 1 9 à une valeur inscrite en mémoire et si la valeur mesurée est compatible avec la valeur inscrite en mémoire à agir sur le moteur 26 de la trappe 2 afin que cette dernière soit actionnée dans le sens de l'ouverture du couloir 1 1 .  In Figure 5 is shown a fourth embodiment of the urn 1 according to the invention. According to this embodiment, the controlled parameter is always the thickness of the fold Pet the guide corridor 1 1 is equipped with a mechanical probe 20c mechanically associated with a measuring member 19. This member measures the degree of depression of the probe 20c in the corridor 1 1, and is connected to the control and control unit 4 which is able to compare the value of the signal delivered by this measuring member 1 9 to a value entered in the memory and if the measured value is compatible with the value entered in memory acting on the motor 26 of the hatch 2 so that the latter is actuated in the direction of the opening of the corridor 1 1.
Dans la forme pratique de réalisation, une ouverture radialel 1 a est ménagée dans le couloir 1 1 au-dessus de la trappe 2 et au-dessous du détecteur 13 et le palpeur 20c est monté en extrémité d'un bras articulé 20, mobile entre une position d'attente selon laquelle le palpeur 20c est à l'extérieur du couloir 1 1 et une position de mesure selon laquelle le palpeur est introduit radialement dans le canal 1 1 par passage au travers de l'ouverture radiale 1 1 a. Dans cette position, le palpeur 20c vient appliquer selon un effort calibré le pli électoral P contre la face opposée du couloir en vue de la mesure de l'épaisseur. Toujours dans cette forme pratique de réalisation, le bras 20 est doté d'un élément de rappel, contrepoids ou organe élastique pour être sollicité vers sa position d'attente. Le bras 20 est actionné vers la position de mesure par un organe moteur 3 installé fixement dans l'urne, connecté à l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4 et piloté par cette dernière. Avantageusement, le bras 20 est doté d'une extension radiale 23 en matériau ferromagnétique et l'organe moteur 3 est un électroaimant apte, lorsqu'il est activé à agir magnétiquement sur l'extension radiale pour l'attirer et par voie de conséquence déplacer le bras 20 vers sa position de mesure. In the practical embodiment, a radial opening 1a is formed in the corridor 1 1 above the hatch 2 and below the detector 13 and the probe 20c is mounted at the end of an articulated arm 20, movable between a waiting position according to which the probe 20c is outside the corridor 1 1 and a measurement position in which the probe is introduced radially into the channel 1 1 by passing through the radial opening January 1 a. In this position, the probe 20c comes to apply according to a calibrated force the fold Electoral P against the opposite side of the corridor for the measurement of thickness. Still in this practical embodiment, the arm 20 is provided with a biasing element, counterweight or elastic member to be biased to its standby position. The arm 20 is actuated to the measurement position by a motor member 3 fixedly installed in the urn, connected to the control and control unit 4 and driven by the latter. Advantageously, the arm 20 is provided with a radial extension 23 of ferromagnetic material and the motor member 3 is a suitable electromagnet, when it is activated to act magnetically on the radial extension to attract it and consequently to move the arm 20 to its measurement position.
Selon cette forme de réalisation l'organe de mesure 19 est connecté mécaniquement au bras 20 et est apte à produire un signal dont la valeur est représentative de la position angulaire du bras 20 par rapport à une position d'origine et par voie de conséquence de l'épaisseur du pli électoral P.  According to this embodiment, the measuring member 19 is mechanically connected to the arm 20 and is capable of producing a signal whose value is representative of the angular position of the arm 20 with respect to a home position and consequently of the thickness of the Electoral Fold P.
Avantageusement cet organe de mesure 19 est constitué par un capteur potentiométrique ou équivalent. Advantageously, this measuring member 19 is constituted by a potentiometric sensor or equivalent.
Le fonctionnement de cette forme de réalisation est le suivant : un pli P introduit dans le couloir 1 1 se trouve stoppé dans sa progression vers le volume interne de l'urne, par la trappe 2 cette dernière étant en position d'obturation du couloir 1 1 . La présence dans le couloir du pli électoral P est détectée par le détecteur 13 et l'unité de contrôle et de commande active alors l'organe moteur 3 afin que le bras 20 et le palpeur 20c qu'il porte soit amenés en position de mesure. La mesure effectuée, le moteur 3 sera désactivé afin que le bras 20 sous l'effet de l'action de l'élément de rappel soit ramené en position d'attente. Après mesure et comparaison du résultat aux valeurs inscrites en mémoire, le moteur 26 sera activé et la trappe 2 ouverte si le pli P est conforme ou  The operation of this embodiment is as follows: a fold P introduced in the corridor 1 1 is stopped in its progression to the internal volume of the urn, the hatch 2 the latter being in the closed position of the corridor 1 1. The presence in the corridor of the electoral fold P is detected by the detector 13 and the control and control unit then activates the motor member 3 so that the arm 20 and the probe 20c that it carries are brought into measurement position . When the measurement is made, the motor 3 will be deactivated so that the arm 20 under the effect of the action of the return element is returned to the waiting position. After measurement and comparison of the result with the values entered in memory, the motor 26 will be activated and the hatch 2 open if the fold P is compliant or
demeurera désactivé dans le cas contraire. Un signal de défaut pourra alors être émis par l'unité de contrôle et de commande 4. will remain disabled otherwise. A fault signal can then be emitted by the control and control unit 4.
Enfin, selon la forme préférée de réalisation, le couloir de guidage 1 1 s'étend verticalement dans le volume de réception des plis électoraux.  Finally, according to the preferred embodiment, the guide corridor 1 1 extends vertically in the receiving volume of the electoral folds.
Il va de soi que la présente invention peut recevoir tous aménagements et variantes du domaine des équivalents techniques sans pour autant sortir du cadre du présent brevet.  It goes without saying that the present invention may receive any arrangements and variants of the field of technical equivalents without departing from the scope of this patent.

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1 / Urne (1 ) pour la collecte de plis électoraux (P), comportant une paroi de fond horizontale, des parois verticales fixées à la paroi de fond et une paroi supérieure horizontale (1 0) formant couvercle, laquelle est dotée d'une ouverture 1 1 d'introduction d'un pli électoral dans son volume interne, caractérisée en ce que l'ouverture d'introduction (1 1 ) forme un couloir de guidage vertical de section droite rectangulaire, délimité par deux grandes faces parallèles et deux faces latérales, ladite ouverture comportant une trappe (2), actionnée par un moteur (26), pouvant occuper une position d'obturation de ladite ouverture ou une position de dégagement, et que ladite urne comporte un moyen de contrôle de l'un des paramètres physiques du pli électoral apte à piloter le moteur (26) de la trappe (2) pour libérer l'ouverture si le pli est conforme ou interdire l'ouverture dans le cas contraire, ce moyen de contrôle comprenant une unité de contrôle et de commande (4), le moteur (26) étant connecté et piloté par l'unité de contrôle et de commande (4). 1 / Ballot box (1) for collecting electoral envelopes (P), comprising a horizontal bottom wall, vertical walls fixed to the bottom wall and a horizontal upper wall (1 0) forming a cover, which is provided with a opening 1 1 for introducing an electoral envelope into its internal volume, characterized in that the introduction opening (1 1) forms a vertical guide corridor of rectangular cross section, delimited by two large parallel faces and two faces lateral, said opening comprising a trapdoor (2), actuated by a motor (26), capable of occupying a closing position of said opening or a release position, and that said urn comprises means for controlling one of the parameters physical characteristics of the electoral envelope capable of controlling the motor (26) of the trapdoor (2) to release the opening if the envelope complies or to prohibit the opening otherwise, this control means comprising a control and command unit (4), the motor (26) being connected and controlled by the monitoring and control unit (4).
21 Urne selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce que la trappe (2) est installée en extrémité inférieure du couloir traversant (1 1 ) et que ledit couloir à distance et au-dessus de la trappe (2) est équipé d'un détecteur de présence (1 3) du pli électoral dans le canal, ce détecteur (1 3) étant connecté à l'unité de contrôle et de commande (4). 21 Urn according to claim 1, characterized in that the trapdoor (2) is installed at the lower end of the through corridor (1 1) and that said corridor at a distance and above the trapdoor (2) is equipped with a detector presence (1 3) of the electoral envelope in the channel, this detector (1 3) being connected to the control and command unit (4).
3/ Urne selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que le paramètre contrôlé est le poids du pli électoral. 3/ Ballot box according to claim 2, characterized in that the controlled parameter is the weight of the electoral envelope.
4/ Urne selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que : 4/ Urn according to claim 3, characterized in that:
- le couloir de guidage (1 1 ) perpendiculairement au sens de passage du pli électoral comporte une ouverture radiale (1 1 a), formée au-dessus de la trappe - the guide corridor (1 1) perpendicular to the direction of passage of the electoral envelope comprises a radial opening (1 1 a), formed above the trap door
(2) et en dessous du détecteur (1 3), (2) and below the detector (1 3),
- le détecteur de poids comprend, au-dessus et à distance de la trappe (2), une palette (25) apte à être engagée dans le couloir (1 1 ) par passage au travers de l'ouverture radiale (1 1 a), ladite palette (25) étant destinée à recevoir et supporter le pli électoral (P) en vue du pesage, - the weight detector comprises, above and at a distance from the hatch (2), a pallet (25) capable of being engaged in the corridor (1 1) by passing through the radial opening (1 1 a) , said pallet (25) being intended to receive and support the electoral envelope (P) for weighing,
- la palette (25) est portée par un bras pivotant (20) articulé à distance du couloir à un axe horizontal (21 ), et par pivotement du bras peut venir occuper une position de libération du couloir, ou une position d'obturation de ce dernier, - le bras (20) coopère avec un organe d'équilibrage (22) et est actionné en pivotement vers la position de libération du couloir (1 1 ) par un organe moteur (3) piloté par l'unité de contrôle et de commande (4), - the pallet (25) is carried by a pivoting arm (20) articulated at a distance from the corridor to a horizontal axis (21), and by pivoting of the arm can occupy a position for releasing the corridor, or a position for closing the corridor this last, - the arm (20) cooperates with a balancing member (22) and is pivoted towards the release position of the corridor (1 1) by a motor member (3) controlled by the control and control unit ( 4),
5/ Urne selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que le bras (20) porte un obturateur (24) déplaçable par pivotement du bras, face ou vers un capteur optique (25) connecté à l'unité de contrôle et de commande (4), de façon que lorsque le capteur optique est occulté par l'obturateur (24) le moteur (26) de la trappe (2) ne puisse être activé par l'unité centrale 4. 5/ Urn according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the arm (20) carries a shutter (24) movable by pivoting of the arm, facing or towards an optical sensor (25) connected to the control and command unit (4 ), so that when the optical sensor is obscured by the shutter (24) the motor (26) of the hatch (2) cannot be activated by the central unit 4.
6/ Urne selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que caractérisée en ce qu'au bras (20)ou à l'un des éléments couplé à ce dernier, est associé un capteur potentiométrique connecté à l'unité de contrôle et de commande (4) apte à délivrer à cette dernière un signal représentatif de la position angulaire du bras (20) par rapport à une position d'origine et par voie de conséquence 6/ Urn according to claim 4, characterized in that characterized in that the arm (20) or one of the elements coupled to the latter, is associated with a potentiometric sensor connected to the control and control unit ( 4) capable of delivering to the latter a signal representative of the angular position of the arm (20) relative to an original position and consequently
représentative de la valeur pondérale du pli électoral, que ce bras (20) est rappelé vers sa position d'origine par un organe élastique et que l'unité de contrôle et de commande (4) compare la valeur du signal reçu à une valeur ou une plage de valeurs inscrites en mémoire et en fonction du résultat de cette comparaison, active les organes moteurs (3) et (26) pour libérer le couloir (1 1 ) si la valeur pondérale du pli électoral (P) est conforme et dans le cas contraire les maintien désactivés. representative of the weight value of the electoral envelope, that this arm (20) is returned to its original position by an elastic member and that the control and command unit (4) compares the value of the signal received to a value or a range of values recorded in memory and depending on the result of this comparison, activates the motor organs (3) and (26) to release the corridor (1 1) if the weight value of the electoral envelope (P) is compliant and in the Otherwise, keep them deactivated.
8/ Urne selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce que le paramètre contrôlé est le degré d'opacité du pli électoral. 8/ Ballot box according to claim 1, characterized in that the controlled parameter is the degree of opacity of the electoral envelope.
9/ Urne selon la revendication 8, caractérisée en ce que le couloir (1 1 ) au- dessus de la trappe (2) et au-dessous du capteur (13), est doté d'une part d'un émetteur de lumière (15) et d'autre part d'un récepteur (16) sensible à la lumière émise par l'émetteur (15), l'émetteur définissant un trajet lumineux 9/ Urn according to claim 8, characterized in that the corridor (1 1) above the hatch (2) and below the sensor (13), is provided on the one hand with a light emitter ( 15) and on the other hand a receiver (16) sensitive to the light emitted by the transmitter (15), the transmitter defining a light path
perpendiculaire aux deux grandes faces du couloir et le récepteur (16) étant connecté à l'unité de contrôle et de commande (4), cette dernière étant apte à comparer la valeur délivrée par le récepteur à une valeur inscrite en mémoire et agir sur le moteur (26) de la trappe (2) si la valeur mesurée est compatible avec la valeur inscrite en mémoire. perpendicular to the two large faces of the corridor and the receiver (16) being connected to the control and command unit (4), the latter being able to compare the value delivered by the receiver to a value stored in memory and act on the motor (26) of the hatch (2) if the measured value is compatible with the value stored in memory.
10/ Urne selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce qu'une ouverture radiale (1 1 a) est ménagée dans le couloir (1 1 ) au-dessus de la trappe (2) et au-dessous du détecteur (13), que l'un des éléments, émetteur (15) ou récepteur (16) est fixé au couloir (1 1 ) et l'autre est porté par un embout (20b) monté en extrémité d'un bras articulé (20) mobile entre une position d'attente selon laquelle l'embout (20b) est à l'extérieur du couloir (1 1 ) et une position de mesure selon laquelle l'embout (20b) est introduit radialement dans le couloir (1 1 ) par passage au travers de l'ouverture radiale (1 1 a), et que le bras (20) est doté d'un élément de rappel pour être sollicité vers sa position d'attente et est actionné vers la position de mesure par un organe moteur (3) connecté à l'unité de contrôle et de commande (4). 10/ Urn according to the preceding claim, characterized in that a radial opening (1 1 a) is provided in the corridor (1 1) above the trap door (2) and below the detector (13), that one of the elements, transmitter (15) or receiver (16) is fixed to the corridor (1 1) and the other is carried by an end piece (20b) mounted at the end of an articulated arm (20) movable between a waiting position according to which the tip (20b) is outside the corridor (1 1) and a measuring position according to which the tip (20b) is introduced radially into the corridor (1 1) by passing through the radial opening (1 1 a), and that the arm (20) is provided with a return element to be urged towards its waiting position and is actuated towards the measuring position by a motor member (3) connected to the monitoring and control unit (4).
1 1 / Urne selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce que le paramètre mesuré est l'épaisseur du pli électoral. 1 1 / Ballot box according to claim 1, characterized in that the measured parameter is the thickness of the electoral envelope.
12/ Urne selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que le couloir de guidage (1 1 ) au-dessus de la trappe 2 et au-dessous du capteur (13) reçoit un capteur à ultrasons (17) connecté électriquement à l'unité de contrôle et de commande (4) cette dernière étant apte à comparer la valeur délivrée par le capteur à ultrasons (17) à une valeur inscrite en mémoire et si la valeur mesurée est compatible avec la valeur inscrite en mémoire, à agir sur le moteur (26) de la trappe (2) afin que cette dernière soit actionnée dans le sens de l'ouverture du couloir (1 1 ). 12/ Urn according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the guide corridor (1 1) above the hatch 2 and below the sensor (13) receives an ultrasonic sensor (17) electrically connected to the unit control and command (4) the latter being able to compare the value delivered by the ultrasonic sensor (17) to a value recorded in memory and if the measured value is compatible with the value recorded in memory, to act on the motor (26) of the hatch (2) so that the latter is activated in the direction of the opening of the corridor (1 1).
13/ Urne selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que qu'une ouverture radiale (1 1 a) est ménagée dans le couloir (1 1 ) au-dessus de la trappe (2) et au-dessous du détecteur (13), que le capteur à ultrasons est porté par un embout (20b) monté en extrémité d'un bras articulé (20) mobile entre une position d'attente selon laquelle l'embout (20b) est à l'extérieur du couloir (1 1 ) et une position de mesure selon laquelle l'embout (20b) est introduit radialement dans le couloir (1 1 ) par passage au travers de l'ouverture radiale (1 1 a), et que le bras (20) est doté d'un élément de rappel pour être sollicité vers sa position d'attente et est actionné vers la position de mesure par un organe moteur (3) connecté à l'unité de contrôle et de commande (4). 13/ Urn according to the preceding claim, characterized in that a radial opening (1 1 a) is provided in the corridor (1 1) above the hatch (2) and below the detector (13), that the ultrasonic sensor is carried by a tip (20b) mounted at the end of an articulated arm (20) movable between a waiting position according to which the tip (20b) is outside the corridor (1 1) and a measuring position according to which the tip (20b) is introduced radially into the corridor (1 1) by passing through the radial opening (1 1 a), and that the arm (20) is provided with a return element to be requested towards its waiting position and is actuated towards the measurement position by a motor member (3) connected to the control and command unit (4).
14/ Urne selon la revendication 10, caractérisée en ce que le couloir de guidage (1 1 ) est équipé d'un palpeur mécanique (20c) associé mécaniquement à un organe de mesure (19) de son degré d'enfoncement dans le couloir (1 1 ), cet organe de mesure étant connecté à l'unité de contrôle et de commande (4) laquelle est apte à comparer la valeur du signal délivré par cet organe de mesure (19) à une valeur inscrite en mémoire et si la valeur mesurée est compatible avec la valeur inscrite en mémoire à agir sur le moteur (26) de la trappe (2) afin que cette dernière soit actionnée dans le sens de l'ouverture du couloir. 14/ Urn according to claim 10, characterized in that the guide corridor (1 1) is equipped with a mechanical feeler (20c) mechanically associated with a measuring member (19) of its degree of penetration into the corridor ( 1 1), this measuring device being connected to the control and command unit (4) which is capable of comparing the value of the signal delivered by this measuring member (19) to a value recorded in memory and if the measured value is compatible with the value recorded in memory to act on the motor (26) of the trapdoor (2 ) so that the latter is activated in the direction of the opening of the corridor.
15/ Urne selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce qu'une ouverture radiale (1 1 a) est ménagée dans le couloir (1 1 ) au-dessus de la trappe (2) et au-dessous du détecteur (13) et que le palpeur (20c) est monté en extrémité d'un bras articulé (20), mobile entre une position d'attente selon laquelle le palpeur (20c) est à l'extérieur du couloir (1 )1 et une position de mesure selon laquelle le palpeur est introduit radialement dans le canal (1 1 ) par passage dans l'ouverture radiale (1 1 a), que le bras (20) est doté d'un élément de rappel être pour sollicité vers sa position d'attente et actionné vers la position de mesure par un organe moteur (3) connecté à l'unité de contrôle et de commande (4) et que l'organe de mesure (19) est connecté mécaniquement au bras (20) et est apte à produire un signal dont la valeur est représentative de la position angulaire dudit bras (20) par rapport à une position d'origine et par voie de conséquence de l'épaisseur du pli électoral P. 15/ Urn according to the preceding claim, characterized in that a radial opening (1 1 a) is provided in the corridor (1 1) above the hatch (2) and below the detector (13) and that the probe (20c) is mounted at the end of an articulated arm (20), movable between a waiting position according to which the probe (20c) is outside the corridor (1)1 and a measuring position according to which the probe is introduced radially into the channel (1 1) by passing through the radial opening (1 1 a), the arm (20) is provided with a return element to be urged towards its waiting position and actuated towards the measuring position by a motor member (3) connected to the monitoring and control unit (4) and that the measuring member (19) is mechanically connected to the arm (20) and is capable of producing a signal the value of which is representative of the angular position of said arm (20) relative to an original position and consequently of the thickness of the electoral envelope P.
16/ Urne selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le couloir de guidage (1 1 ) s'étend verticalement dans le volume interne de réception des plis électoraux. 16/ Ballot box according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guide corridor (1 1) extends vertically in the internal volume for receiving the electoral envelopes.
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