EP3029639A1 - Chariot de transport pour le transport d'objets - Google Patents

Chariot de transport pour le transport d'objets Download PDF

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EP3029639A1
EP3029639A1 EP14382493.6A EP14382493A EP3029639A1 EP 3029639 A1 EP3029639 A1 EP 3029639A1 EP 14382493 A EP14382493 A EP 14382493A EP 3029639 A1 EP3029639 A1 EP 3029639A1
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Secundino Diez Tejerina
Alfonso MORALES LOZANO
Mario ABAJO MENGUEZ
Óscar SANZ HERNANDO
Ángel Garcia-Muniz
Javier ROMÁN HERNANDO
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    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/06—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles
    • G07F7/0618—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by carts
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/06—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles
    • G07F7/0618—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by carts
    • G07F7/0672—Special lock-activating tokens, serving as replacement of a payment or of a coin
    • G07F7/0681—Special lock-activating tokens, serving as replacement of a payment or of a coin in which a card, pay-card or card-like object is used as the special token required to get permission or activate the lock to use the trolley or cart

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  • the present invention relates to a transport device for transporting objects, particularly a transport cart for transporting luggage in airports, and a storage system configured for such carts.
  • Carts known in the state of the art usually include an anchoring so that they can be stored consecutively such that each cart has an anchoring and a key linked, for example by means of a chain section, configured for being anchored in the anchoring of the adjacent cart. Therefore, the plurality of consecutively stored, aligned and arranged carts are all connected to one another. In general, these carts are configured for introducing a coin or token in the anchoring device, which allows releasing the cart such that it can be used by the user upon being separated from the row.
  • the invention relates to a cart that neither uses the token for releasing carts from the anchoring nor the chain linking consecutive carts.
  • the carts are joined together by means of a management system incorporated in the cart itself, which allows communication between consecutively arranged aligned carts during storage as well as the ability of knowing which cart can be released by the user.
  • Another object of the invention is a storage system configured for such carts.
  • Compact storage is achieved with a cart configuration such that it enables inserting one cart into another cart. Once stored, the carts form a compact alignment of carts, one after another, in the alignment direction.
  • the handles used for pushing the cart are arranged close to one another.
  • Each of the handles has an anchoring device which allows linking a cart with the cart into which it is inserted in the storage position. The linking between consecutive carts results in all the stored carts being connected to one another.
  • the anchoring device which allows linking two consecutive carts has a front slot, front being understood as the part of the device facing the user when the user is gripping the cart for transporting it.
  • the device receives a token through the front slot.
  • the anchoring device In the part of the device located on the opposite side, the anchoring device has another inlet slot intended for accepting a key, the element to which the device is anchored.
  • each cart has a key which is linked, for example, by means of a chain section to the cart.
  • the slot receiving the key is suitable for receiving the key of the cart arranged adjacently in the alignment of carts.
  • the key is inserted into the anchoring device, the latter is locked and cannot come out unless it is released by inserting a token into the slot intended for the token.
  • the insertion of the cart into the last stored cart in a cart storage area allows using the key of this last cart, inserting it into the anchoring device of the cart to be stored, and retrieving the token.
  • the process is the reverse.
  • the key now releases the token, and it is the key that remains linked to the anchoring device of the last stored cart.
  • the owner of the carts is providing a free service as he/she does not obtain any benefit from the use of the cart. If this token is a coin, the user then directly gets back the money used for releasing the cart.
  • the token is obtained after payment through a vending machine.
  • an operator retrieves the token by means of a device which allows opening the anchoring device and obtaining said token. Said operator then returns the cart to the cart storage area so that another user can again use said cart.
  • the cart has a token container and an operator subsequently removes tokens from the container and reintroduces them in the vending machine.
  • the object of this invention relates to a cart that avoids the need of inserting tokens or coins into the cart for use thereof.
  • the present invention provides a solution to the problems mentioned in the preceding section by means of a transport cart according to claim 1 and a system for storing carts according to claim 11.
  • the dependent claims define preferred embodiments of the invention.
  • the first inventive aspect relates to a transport cart configured so that carts can be coupled in an in-line storage and removed from said line by a user after payment, where the cart is configured with a front part and a rear part and comprising:
  • the cart has two anchoring means, i.e., one anchoring means in the front part of the cart and another anchoring means in the rear part of the cart, to enable aligning it with another cart having the same characteristics as said cart.
  • this arrangement of the anchoring means allows the carts to be stored in a specific direction in a compact and safe manner.
  • the fact that there are first anchoring means in the front part of the cart and second anchoring means located in the rear part of the cart does not necessarily mean that both means must be operated with an actuator.
  • the preferred embodiment has a single actuator in the first anchoring means and the second anchoring means are means adapted for being coupled to the first anchoring means.
  • one of the anchoring means are configured as male-type means and the other anchoring means are configured as female-type means.
  • this manner of joining is different from the ways of joining based on a guide extending along aligned carts, such that the carts are not joined to one another, rather each of them is mainly linked to the common guide.
  • first anchoring means retain the anchoring after insertion of the second anchoring means and release the anchoring by means of an actuator upon receiving an opening signal.
  • the release and retention of the cart is controlled by the first anchoring means.
  • An actuator is arranged in the first anchoring means, said actuator being the one that releases the second anchoring means after receiving an opening signal.
  • cart further comprises:
  • the cart is prepared for receiving power supply from the supply line. In addition to receiving said power supply from the front part, it transports said power towards the rear part of the cart. As a result of this design, a cart can be powered by the electric signal received from the front part and power a cart connected to its rear part due to said supply line configuration.
  • the carts stored in-line can receive a command signal and transmit it from one cart to another until the last cart in the row.
  • the command signal line is a communications line.
  • a command signal goes through said command signal line.
  • Said command signal comprises at least two states, an active state and a non-active state.
  • the states of the command signal line establish orders or instructions that the cart can interpret or execute.
  • the active state of the command signal line establishes that the cart can release its first anchoring means
  • the non-active state of the command signal line establishes that the first anchoring means of the cart cannot be released.
  • One way to represent the active state and non-active state is by means of a voltage associated with each state. For example, the active state is associated with a voltage of 24 V and the non-active state is associated with a voltage of 0 V.
  • connection between consecutive carts gives rise to continuity both of the current supply line and of the command signal line along the entire in-line storage.
  • the presence sensor and the first central processing unit are the components that allow sending the opening signal to the actuator of the first anchoring means, where appropriate.
  • the first central processing unit is a device that is powered by the supply line and receives command signals from the command signal line. This first central processing unit interprets the received command signals and, according to the state of the command signal, executes a specific action.
  • the first central processing unit When the first central processing unit receives a command signal in the active state, the first sensor detects if the second anchoring means are connected, if they are connected, the first central processing unit ignores said command signal and the command signal is propagated to the next cart through the command signal line. In other words, if the second means are connected, the first central processing unit interprets that the cart containing the first central processing unit is not the last cart of the in-line cart storage and is not the cart to be released by a user. If the second means are not connected, when the first central processing unit receives a command signal with an active state, it considers the cart to be the last cart and the one that must therefore be released such that it transmits a signal to the actuator of the first anchoring means, releasing the cart. As a result of the reading condition of the anchoring detection signal of the second anchoring means, and of the actuation of the first central processing unit, the cart released is always the last cart in the row of stored carts, whereas the rest of the carts are retained.
  • the cart comprises a push-button interposed between the output of the first central processing unit and the actuator of the first anchoring means such that it is closed in the "pressed" position.
  • this push-button The function of this push-button is to release the cart if the user has paid for the cart and said cart is the last cart in the row of the in-line cart storage only when it is pressed and not before that.
  • the command signal indicates the need to release the cart and the supply line is active, the actuator will not receive any current until the user presses on the push-button such that said actuator does not heat up, prolonging its service life.
  • solenoid-based actuators that are magnetized through current passage and can reach very high temperatures if they are powered for a certain time. In these cases, interposing an actuator makes that the solenoid is powered only for a short time period preventing the solenoid from heating up. Heating up of this solenoid can be dangerous even though the user does not have direct access thereto.
  • the present invention relates to a device or cart for carrying objects.
  • the device according to an embodiment is configured for being used after paying an amount of money and releasing its anchoring means from a line of carts without physically inserting tokens or coins into the cart.
  • the present invention also relates to a system for storing carts configured for the carts according to the first aspect of the invention.
  • the terms "line of carts” and “row of carts” are used throughout the description to mean that the type of arrangement of the aligned carts is a line or row and that the carts are anchored consecutively to one another through the first anchoring means and second anchoring means of each cart.
  • One embodiment describes a cart for transporting luggage in airports.
  • the carts comprise first anchoring means and second anchoring means allowing compact storage in a line or row of carts, forming an alignment according to a specific longitudinal direction X-X'.
  • each cart is inserted into the next cart, leaving the gripping bars of the carts arranged such that they are parallel, close and transverse to the longitudinal direction X-X'.
  • FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the cart (1).
  • the cart (1) is schematically depicted by means of a square, it being understood that said cart has a load support, gripping means and rolling elements typical of the cart.
  • This square only shows schematically the electronics and electromechanical elements relevant for the operation of this example according to the invention.
  • This electronics-wiring diagram of the cart (1) shows:
  • the first sensor (10) is depicted by means of a dashed rectangle.
  • the position of this first sensor (10) is located in the rear part (4) or in any part where it is capable of establishing if there is a cart (1) coupled in the rear part (4) by means of sensing.
  • it is located on the side of the switch part on which it actuates.
  • a second presence sensor (23) for sensing the presence of the cart (1) that will be described below, said second sensor (23) being configured for detecting that there is a cart (1) coupled in the front part (3). It is not positioned in the front part (3) in the diagram although it is specified as such in this description. Inclusion of lines crossing the diagram and complicating interpretation thereof is thus prevented.
  • the first central processing unit (11) is configured for sending an opening signal to the actuator (13) of the first anchoring means (12) upon receiving a command signal if the signal from the first sensor (10) indicates that there is no cart (1) coupled in the rear part (4).
  • said command signal is received after paying a specific amount which allows releasing the cart (1) from the line of carts and avoiding physically inserting tokens or coins into the cart.
  • the user mode is a mode of operation in which only the last cart (1) can be released from a row of carts.
  • a command signal is send in the active state through the command signal line (7) which allows releasing the last cart (1) from the line of carts.
  • no cart (1) can be separated from the line of carts.
  • the cart (1) comprises a push-button (17) interposed between the output of the first central processing unit (11) and the actuator (13) of the first anchoring means (12).
  • the push-button (17) is configured such that it is closed in the "pressed” position and open if it is not pressed.
  • the function of this push-button (17) is to release the first anchoring means of the cart (1) if:
  • the cart (1) additionally comprises,
  • the purpose of the operation signal line (14) is to transmit operation signals to the cart (1), when the cart (1) is used in an operator mode.
  • the operator mode is a mode of operation allowing any cart (1) of a row of carts to release its first anchoring means (12) after an operator activates the push-button (17) of the cart (1) regardless of the position of said cart (1) in the line of carts.
  • the operation signal line (14) is a communications line. An operation signal goes through said operation signal line (14). Said operation signal comprises at least 2 states, an active state and a non-active state.
  • the states of the operation signal line (14) establish orders or instructions that the cart (1) can interpret or execute, within the operator mode. In this case, an operation signal in the active state establishes that the cart (1) can release its first anchoring means (12) regardless of its position in the row of carts, and an operation signal in the non-active state or the absence of an operation signal establishes that the operator mode is deactivated.
  • One way to represent the active state and non-active state is by means of a voltage associated with each state. For example, the active state is associated with a voltage of 24 V and the non-active state is associated with a voltage of 0 V.
  • the expression “the operation signal line (14) is activated” indicated throughout the description comprises the same meaning and technical features described for the expression “the operation signal line (14) is in an active state”.
  • the operation signal line (14) and the push-button (17) are intended for cart (1) management and handling by an operator.
  • an operator can release the first anchoring means (12) of any cart (1) from the storage line of carts (1) by activating the push-button (17). If a line of carts is too long, an operator can split said line into in 2 sections of lines of carts and transport one of the sections of lines of carts to another location in the airport where there are no carts (1).
  • the first central processing unit (11) verifies that the operation signal line (14) is active. If said operation signal line is active, the anchoring means (12) are open or released by actuating the push-button (17) regardless of any other condition.
  • the cart (1) comprises a first timer (18) connected to the first central processing unit (11) which is in communication with the actuator (13).
  • the first timer (18) is configured for preventing activation of the actuator (13) by means of the push-button (17) for a predetermined period. As seen in Figure 1 , this first timer (18) is connected to the command signal line (7), therefore this first timer (18) would only be used when the cart is being used in the user mode.
  • the last cart (1) of the row is released by a user, there is a transition period in which the next cart (1) in the row (the cart (1) which was the second last cart in the row before the last cart (1) was released) could also be released since the sensor (10) of said cart detects that there is no cart (1) behind and the command signal is in the active state, because the user has make payment.
  • the cart (1) additionally comprises,
  • the cart (1) is connected to a management point (36) for managing carts which will be described below.
  • a management point (36) for managing carts which will be described below.
  • information about whether or not the cart (1) has been released after having made payment can be send to the management point (36) of the cart storage with this removed cart signal transport line (19).
  • This removed cart signal line (19) is configured for working in the user mode.
  • the cart additionally comprises a second central processing unit (22) having at least,
  • the second central processing unit (22) is configured for activating a second timer (24) once the cart (1) has been released, said second timer (24) establishes a specific time of use of said cart (1).
  • the timer (24) is activated when the second sensor (23) detects a change in state of the first anchoring means (12) corresponding to the first anchoring means (12).
  • This second sensor is configured for sending said signal when it detects the change in state of anchored and released anchoring means.
  • the carts (1) can be configured for use for a specific time period.
  • the cart (1) activates the illumination of a fourth luminous device (25), for example, a LED, indicating that the time established has already run out.
  • a fourth luminous device for example, a LED
  • this indication does not render the cart (1) unusable, which would give rise to a poor service image, but allows showing an auxiliary staff if the cart (1) is being used without first making payment, for example, if the cart (1) is being used fraudulently by people who have been previously identified and can be easily recognized due to their criminal record. If these people who have been previously identified are seen with a cart (1) with the light of the fourth luminous device (25) turned on, they can be stopped preventing them from using the cart (1) further.
  • the cart (1) additionally comprises a battery (26) interposed between the supply line (2) and the second central processing unit (22).
  • the second central processing unit (22) is in turn interposed between the battery (26) and the second timer (24) and furthermore, the second central processing unit (22) is additionally configured for,
  • the battery (26) only powers the second timer (24) when the second sensor (23) indicates that the cart (1) is released or in operation.
  • the function of this battery (26) is to power the second timer (24) so that it counts the time of use of the cart (1) only when the cart (1) is being used.
  • the cart (1) is not connected to the current supply line (2) so the operation of active systems requires alternative power supply, i.e., they make use of the battery (26) as an auxiliary power supply.
  • the second central processing unit (22) of the cart (1) is additionally configured for,
  • the battery (26) is configured for being charged with energy as soon as the cart (1) is connected through the first anchoring means (12), because in this situation the supply line (2) is available for charging said battery (26). Once the battery (26) is charged, it can be used again to power the second timer (24) when the cart (1) is being used.
  • the cart (1) additionally comprises a third central processing unit (27) which is interposed between the current supply line (2) extending at least between the front part (3) and the rear part (4), where said third central processing unit (27) has at least
  • said third central processing unit (27) is configured for
  • the third central processing unit (27) is configured for preventing sabotage or manipulations in the supply line (2) of the carts (1). To that end, the third central processing unit (27) disconnects the second electrical connection means (6) from the current supply line (2) of the last cart (1) of the storage line when there is no cart (1) connected behind it, therefore it is not possible to access terminals with voltage from the rear part (4) of the cart (1), in the event that said rear part (4) is exposed.
  • the connections of the rear part of the cart (1) are exposed to sabotage, for example, if an ill-intended user applies excessive voltage to damage the system or uses the connections in a non-authorized manner to steal electric energy.
  • the third central processing unit (27) prevents these situations by cutting the connection upstream.
  • this embodiment disconnects the supply line (2) to the rear part only when it is the last cart as a result of the communication with the first sensor (10).
  • the disconnection carried out by the third central processing unit (27) extends to any accessible connection in the rear part (4) of the cart (1) as long as there is no cart anchored behind.
  • the command signal line (7) and the operation signal line (14) comprise a system for protection against sabotage and/or energy theft cutting the connection upstream.
  • the command signal line (7) comprises a first system for electrical protection (40).
  • Said first system for electrical protection (40) is configured for enabling electrical connection of the command signal line (7) to the second command signal line connection means (9) if the second anchoring means of the cart (1) are connected to the first anchoring means of another cart (1).
  • the cart (1) comprises a relay and said relay is configured for detecting that there is a cart (1) anchored to the second anchoring means of the cart (1), and for establishing a common command signal transport line along the cart (1).
  • the first system for electrical protection (40) has at least one input in communication with the first sensor (10).
  • the first system for electrical protection (40) disconnects the command signal line (7) to the rear part (4) only when it is the last cart (1) as a result of the communication with said first sensor (10), preventing sabotage in the cart (1).
  • the operation signal line (14) comprises a second system for electrical protection (41), said second system for electrical protection (41) is configured for enabling electrical connection of the operation signal line (14) to the second operation signal line connection means (16) if the second anchoring means of the cart (1) are connected to the first anchoring means (12) of another cart (1).
  • the cart (1) comprises a relay and said relay is configured for detecting that there is a cart anchored to the second anchoring means of the cart (1), and for establishing a common operation signal transport line along the cart (1).
  • the first system for electrical protection (41) has at least one input in communication with the first sensor (10).
  • the second system for electrical protection (41) disconnects operation signal line to the rear part (4) only when it is the last cart (1) as a result of the communication with said first sensor (10), preventing sabotage in the cart (1).
  • the cart (1) additionally comprises,
  • the function of the carts counting signal line (28) is to count carts (1) arranged in a storage row of carts (1).
  • a first luminous device (31) is added in each cart (1) generating a predetermined electrical consumption where, in the embodiments described, a LED lamp (31) is used.
  • This LED lamp (31) does not only serve to count the number of carts in the storage row of carts based on the electrical consumption of said storage row of carts, but rather allows indicating to the user that the stored carts (1) are operative.
  • the number of carts (1) in the storage row of carts (1) can be calculated.
  • the carts counting signal line (28) comprises of a third system for electrical protection cutting the connection upstream.
  • Said system for electrical protection is configured for enabling electrical connection of the carts counting signal line (28) to the second command signal line connection means (30) if the second anchoring means of the cart (1) are connected to the first anchoring means of another cart (1).
  • the cart (1) comprises a relay (42) integrated in the first sensor (10) as shown in Figure 1 .
  • Said relay (42) is configured for detecting that there is a cart anchored behind, establishing a common transport carts counting signal line in the carts (1) stored in-line.
  • the third system for electrical protection is in communication with the first sensor (10).
  • the third system for electrical protection disconnects the carts counting signal line (28) to the rear part (4) only when it is the last cart (1) as a result of the communication with said first sensor (10).
  • the current supply line (2) is comprised of three parts:
  • the supply line voltage magnitude is 230 V.
  • the devices comprising the cart (1) must be powered by a voltage of less magnitude, such as it is the case of the processing units (11, 22, 27), for example.
  • a system of voltage transformers configured for reducing the voltage and transmitting it to said devices is used.
  • the devices using lower voltage are configured for using the voltage provided by the command signal line (7), the operation signal line (14) or the removed cart signal line (28). Since a complementary negative voltage line is needed for the operation of said devices, in this embodiment, the cart (1) additionally comprises a first negative supply line (32) preferably of -24 V, for the case of the command signal line (7) and operation signal line (14). In the case of the removed cart counting line, it additionally comprises a second negative supply line (44) preferably of -24 V.
  • the cart (1) additionally comprises,
  • the cart (1) additionally comprises in the front part (3) of the cart (1) at least one guide configured for:
  • the main function of these guides is to assure correct position and orientation of the first anchoring means (12) with the second anchoring means or with the anchoring post (35) in the approximation that leads to mutual fixing.
  • the cart (1) has two guides and one of those guides has the second anchoring means which in turn receive the first anchoring means (12).
  • FIG. 1 A diagram depicting a management point (36) of the carts (1, 33, 34) in communication with an anchoring post (35) is shown in Figure 2 as an embodiment of this system.
  • two carts (33, 34) are anchored to this anchoring post (35), said carts also being schematically depicted by means of squares containing electromechanical elements allowing operation thereof.
  • a cart (1, 33) verifies direct communication with the anchoring post (35) powering it and also receiving signals from it; and the other cart (1, 34), the one shown therebelow, verifies the condition of being the last cart (1, 34) in the row or in-line storage.
  • This system comprises,
  • the anchoring post (35) is configured for anchoring the first anchoring means (12) of the first cart (1, 33) in the row formed by storage of a plurality of carts (1, 33, 34), where in this example shown in Figure 2 , the storage has two carts (33, 34), as indicated.
  • the anchoring post (35) is configured for connecting a current supply line (2) and a command signal line (7) to the first cart (1) in the row.
  • the system for storing carts (1, 33, 34) comprises a plurality of anchoring posts (35), in said example, each anchoring post (35) is the point joining each storage line of carts of the plurality of storage lines of carts (1) allowing independent management of each row of carts (1, 33 ,34). The use of a plurality of storage rows of carts allows more efficient organization when there is a large number of carts.
  • FIG. 3 shows a new embodiment of a system for storing carts seen from the top.
  • said system comprises a management point (36) for managing carts (1, 33, 34) and four anchoring posts (35) with their respective rows (A, B, C, D) of carts (1, 33, 34) arranged parallel to one another.
  • Each row of carts (A, B, C, D) in turn comprises ten carts (1, 33, 34) where the last cart (39) in each row (A, B, C, D) is indicated.
  • the management point (36) is connected to the carts (1, 33, 34, 39) through the anchoring post (35).
  • the function of said anchoring post (35) is to anchor the first cart (1) in the row of carts (1) and interconnect the current supply lines (2), command signal lines (7), grouped by way of illustrative and non-limiting example, in an operation line (38).
  • the operation line (38) additionally comprises the operation signal lines (14) and the carts counting signal line (28).
  • the system comprises:
  • the function of the management point (36) for managing carts (1, 33, 34, 39) is to manage connection of the different lines (A, B, C, D) formed in each alignment of carts (1, 33, 34, 39) and where each of these lines (A, B, C, D) is connected to its anchoring post (35).
  • Management of the lines (A, B, C, D) depends on the communication between the management point (36) for managing carts and the user, particularly management of the payment for the service of using a cart (1, 33, 34, 39).
  • the management point (36) for managing carts comprises conventional means for managing payment in points of payment or automatic teller machines.
  • the management point (36) for managing carts (1, 33, 34, 39) establishes communication with the anchoring post (35), mainly through the command signal line (7) which establishes that a cart (1, 33, 34, 39) can be released from that anchoring post (35). If instead of one anchoring post (35) there is a plurality of anchoring posts (35), then the management point (36) for managing carts (1, 33, 34, 39) first chooses the anchoring post (35) from which the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) is released.
  • the management point (36) enables the last cart (1, 34, 39) in the established storage line (A, B, C, D) of carts (1, 33, 34, 39) so that it can be used by the user.
  • the management point (36) uses the command signal line (7) through the anchoring post (35) anchoring and establishing connection with the first cart (1, 33) in the storage row (A, B, C, D) of carts (1, 33, 34, 39).
  • the power supply and command signal provided to the first cart (33) is propagated through all the carts (1, 33, 34, 39) of the storage row.
  • the last cart (1, 34, 39) determines through the first sensor (10) that it is the last cart (1, 34, 39) and allows release thereof after receiving the command signal as soon as the user presses its push-button (17).
  • the at least one anchoring post (35) of the system for storing carts (1, 33, 34, 39) additionally comprises
  • the management point (36) has information about the number of carts in each of the storage rows (A, B, C, D) of carts (1, 33, 34, 39). This information allows the management point (36) to be able to perform management when a cart (1, 33, 34, 39) comes out of the row (A, B, C, D) of carts (1, 33, 34, 39) and to keep the information about the level of occupation of each storage line of carts (1) updated. This allows establishing a policy on how the storage lines (A, B, C, D) of carts (1, 33, 34, 39) should be emptied.
  • the criteria to be applied for determining which storage row (A, B, C, D) allows release of a cart (1, 33, 34, 39) include:
  • the anchoring post (35) of the system for storing carts (1, 33, 34, 39) additionally comprises,
  • the management point (36) measures the consumption of said carts counting signal line (28) due to the electricity consumption of these lamps (43). This consumption can be also calculated through the voltage drop caused by said lamps (43).
  • the anchoring post (35) of the system for storing carts (1, 33, 34, 39) additionally comprises,
  • the management point (36) can be managed in the operator mode.
  • the operator mode is a mode in which the system changes its behavior so that the operator has greater capacity to act on the system than a normal user. This is the case of having to manage groups of carts (1, 33, 34, 39) for filling up or emptying storage rows (A, B, C, D) of carts (1, 33, 34, 39), accessing the management point (36) to carry out maintenance tasks, etc.
  • the first example where the operator is able to split a row (A, B, C, D) of stored carts (1, 33, 34, 39) through any point of the row (A, B, C, D) of carts (1, 33, 34, 39) is of special interest with respect to the invention.
  • anchoring post (35) additionally comprises,
  • the management point (36) can control the time instant in which a cart (1, 33, 34, 39) is removed from the system for storing carts (1, 33, 34, 39). That is because the management point (36) is configured for receiving information about the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) that is removed from the system, through the removed cart signal line (19) of the row (A, B, C, D) of stored carts (1, 33, 34, 39).
  • a user may make payment for using a cart (1, 33, 34, 39) and, after having made payment, said user may not be interested in removing the cart (1, 33, 34, 39).
  • Information about whether or not the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) has been removed allows the system to respond in view of this situation, preventing removal of the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) again after a time period.
  • the system measures the time that lapses since payment is made until it receives the signal of removed cart (1, 33, 34, 39). If this time exceeds a pre-established value, then, according to an embodiment, the command signal line (7) is again deactivated or the command signal line (7) is again established in the non-active state, so that the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) cannot be removed.
  • the anchoring post (35) additionally comprises,
  • the management point (36) can provide negative power supply to the carts (1, 33, 34, 39) through the anchoring post (35). All the systems of the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) or of the row of carts (1, 33, 34, 39) can therefore work correctly.
  • command signal line (7), the operation signal line (14) and the cart counting signal line (28) comprise a system for protection against sabotage and/or energy theft cutting the connection upstream in the anchoring post (35).
  • the anchoring post (35) comprises a third system for electrical protection (45) of the command signal line (7), the operation signal line (14) and the carts counting signal line (28).
  • Said third system for electrical protection (45) is configured for enabling electrical connection of:
  • the anchoring post (35) comprises three relays (one for each line (7, 14, 28)) and said relays are configured for detecting that there is a cart (1, 33, 34, 39) anchored to the anchoring post (35), and for establishing a shared command signal transport line, a common operation signal transport line and a common cart counting signal transport line along the anchoring post (35) interconnecting the first cart (1, 33) with the management point (36).
  • the third system for electrical protection (45) disconnects the command signal line (7), the operation signal line (14) and the carts counting signal line (28) when the anchoring post (35) does not have any cart (1, 33, 34, 39) anchored, preventing sabotage in the management point (36).
  • the management point (36) is configured for managing one or more anchoring posts (35), wherein each anchoring post (35) is configured for anchoring the first anchoring means (12) of the first cart (1, 33) in the row consisting of a storage of a plurality of carts (1, 33, 34, 39). In a particular embodiment, the management point (36) is adapted for managing seven anchoring posts (35).
  • the management point (36) of the system for storing carts (1, 33, 34, 39) must be in the user mode and not in the operator mode. In this case, the management point (36) will ask the user to make payment for using a cart (1, 33, 34, 39). After paying the corresponding amount, the management point (36) selects the last cart (1, 34, 39) from one of the rows (A, B, C, D) of carts (1, 33, 34, 39).
  • the management point (36) then sends an opening signal to the actuator (13) of the first anchoring means (12) of the cart (1, 33, 34, 39), through the command signal line (7), to the first central processing unit (11) of the cart, thus releasing the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) to be used.
  • the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) comprises a push-button (17).
  • Said push-button (17) is configured for releasing the first anchoring means (12) when the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) has received the opening signal. Therefore, in said embodiment the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) is only released when a user has activated the push-button (17).
  • the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) comprises a third luminous device (46), preferably, a LED lamp.
  • the management point (36) selects the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) to be released. After the user pays the amount for using the cart, the management point (36) switches on said LED lamp (46), which is green in color, in the cart (1, 33, 34, 39). Said LED lamp (46) is configured for indicating that said cart (1, 33, 34, 39) is released and ready for use.
  • a LED lamp (31), preferably a LED lamp (31) in blue or yellow color, is switched on in all the carts (1, 33, 34, 39) indicating that the first anchoring means (12) and the second anchoring means of the carts (1, 33, 34, 39) are activated.
  • a LED lamp preferably a LED lamp (31) in blue or yellow color
  • the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) comprises a push-button (17) and a first luminous device (31).
  • Said first luminous device (31) is configured to be switched on when the user has made payment. The purpose of said first luminous device (31) is to indicate to the user that the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) can be removed. In this embodiment, the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) is not released until the user actuates the push-button (17).
  • the system for storing carts (1, 33, 34, 39) must be in the operator mode, said mode is configured for being activated in the management point (36) by an operator.
  • the management point (36) will comprise a switch which will have two positions, a user or normal mode and an operator mode. In one embodiment, this switch this implemented by means of the management software carrying out the control of the management point (36).
  • the management point (36) will comprise a card reader.
  • each operator has a personal identification card that is not transferable, and he/she is identified as an operator with said card and can activate the user mode or the operator mode either in a single row (A, B, C, D) or in all the storage rows (A, B, C, D) of carts (1, 33, 34, 39) managed by the management point (36).
  • the operator's action is recorded.
  • the management point (36) When the operator has activated the operator mode, the management point (36), through the operation signal line (14), sends an opening signal for opening the first anchoring means (12) to the first central processing unit (11) of all the carts (1, 33, 34, 39), such that the operator can release the first gripping means for gripping any cart in any of the rows once he/she actuates the push-button (17) of the cart (1, 33, 34, 39) to be released.
  • the operator wants to take out the last three carts (1, 33, 34, 39) in line A, the operator will activate the operator mode in the management point and press the push-button of the second last cart releasing the first anchoring means of said cart (1, 33, 34, 39).
  • the last three carts (1, 33, 34, 39) stored in line A can thus be taken away together.
  • the luminous device (43) located in the anchoring posts (35) is illuminated, preferably in red color, indicating that the system is in the operator mode.

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