JPS5935424Y2 - Variable input data recording device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a data recording device, and more particularly to a data recording means for recording fixed and variable information on the same document.

The use of credit cards in the retail industry continues to increase and is rapidly becoming the most common form of commerce.

Such applications require the rapid and accurate recording of fixed data from Credit I cards as well as variable data regarding transactions such as purchase amount and date.

Various types of variable manual data recording devices are known in the prior art for recording fixed as well as variable data on documents.

Most of these data recording devices use a slide lever as a manual means for variable data.

The slide lever rotates the printing wheel that bears the symbol, thereby selecting a given number according to the position of the slide lever.

A credit card or fixed data source is then positioned on the printing surface and the -leaf document is superimposed on both the variable data on the printing axis and the fixed data on the credit card.

Thus, printed documents will contain both variable and fixed data.

Although this type of recording device functioned well, it cannot be said that the data recording device was used effectively.

During sales peaks, traffic jams were likely to occur due to the fact that variable data had to be set on the manual lever of the data recording device.

Successor technology partially solved this problem by attaching a slide lever to the data board, which was removable from the data recording device.

The above-mentioned improvements have made it possible for the variable data to be preset at a location remote from the data storage means and then inserted into the data storage means together with the credit card and the document to be recorded.

Although this type of mechanism solved the congestion problem, it limited the flexibility in inserting variable human power data.

Such prior art devices do not have provision for using a key instead of a slide lever.

There are several reasons why it is desirable to use keys6:
The key has a more favorable appearance than the slide lever and is also quicker and more convenient to set.

Additionally, the keys are easy to read and reset.

Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a variable manual data recording device using a key.Another object of the present invention is to provide a variable manual data recording device that can be easily operated. .

Another object of the present invention is to provide a variable manual data recording device that can be preset at a location remote from the data recording device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a variable manual data recording device in which data preset on a data input board is automatically transferred into data recording means according to an operator's command.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a variable manual data recording device with automatic reset means.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a variable manual data recording device that is low in cost.

The present invention can be integrated into a variable manual data recording device and includes a combination of data input means as well as data recording means.

The data input means includes stop means preselected to select a given symbol to be copied.

On the other hand, the data recording means includes a symbol means having a symbol, a selection means for the symbol, a means for converting a movement of the selection means along a first trajectory into a motion for selecting a given symbol of the symbol means; Copying means capable of making a copy of said given symbol, means for establishing cooperation between said data input means and said data recording means, and said selection means for moving along said first trajectory so that a copy is made. Means is included for engaging the preselected stop means to select the symbol.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Other objects and a more complete understanding of the present invention may be obtained by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 illustrates a variable manual data recording device based on the invention disclosed herein.

The data recording device includes a data manual means 10 and a data recording means 11.

In this specific example, the data manual means is fixed relative to the data recording means 11.

The data input means 10 includes stop means 16, shown as key means arranged in a plurality of columns.

FIG. 1 shows the key means 16 as arranged in five columns, each column having individual keys corresponding to integer numbers from 1-9.

The stop means 16 can be preselected to select a given symbol to be copied by moving a given key from an inactive normal position to an activated depressed position.

The data recording means 11 includes symbol means 13 having symbols corresponding to the symbols on the stop means.

The data recording means also includes selection means 26 and conversion means 40 shown in FIG.

These means interconnect the symbol means 13 and the stop means 16.

The copying means 15 can make a copy of the symbol means 13.

The copying means 15 may include printing means, such as a printing roller provided in a data recording device according to the prior art.

The general operation of the structure shown in FIG. 1 can be explained as follows.

The customer's credit card is located within the compartment designated as 21.

Section 22 contains fixed information such as store name, location, and department.

Documents are in credit card position 21. Fixed data position 22
and is held in the guide 23 and positioned on the upper printing surface so as to cover the opening 14 for the symbol means 13.

Variable information representing the sales amount is entered into variable human data recording means 11 by data human power means 10 .

The keys may be of sufficient size to be depressed by a finger.

Alternatively, it may be designed to be pressed down by the end of a pencil.

If a salesperson makes a mistake when entering variable information,
Reset means 19 can be used to reset the key means.

After the variable manual data has been preset in the data entry means 10, the copying means 15 is moved across the surface of the document, resulting in a permanent record of the transaction.

As soon as the copying means 15 returns to its initial position as shown in the figures, the key means will be automatically reset.

The data input means shown in FIG. 1 has five key columns and therefore five symbol means arranged in one column, 999.
You can record the full amount up to $99.

Preferred Embodiment FIG. 2 shows a variable manual data recording device of the same type as shown in FIGS. It has been simplified by showing only one.

Data input means 10 includes stop means 16, shown as key means for numbering 1-9.

Key means 16 are arranged in a key column and can be preselected to select a given symbol to be copied.

FIG. 2 shows the preselected key 1 in the depressed or activated position, while keys 2-9 are in the inactivated or normal position.

The data recording means 11 includes symbol means 13, shown as a printing shaft, on which symbols can be applied.

The data recording means 11 also include the selection means 26 and generally 2
7 and includes the means indicated.

The means 27 are for converting the movement of the selection means 26 along the first trajectory into a movement of the symbol means 13 for selecting a given symbol.

The converting means 27 includes a rack means 30 associated with the selecting means 26.
including.

Said rack means cooperate with pinion means 31 associated with symbol means 13.

The pinion means 31 is shown as being permanently fixed to the symbol means 13 and the rack means 31 is shown as being permanently fixed to the symbol means 13.
It is indicated as being permanently fixed to the

As the selection means 26 moves along the first trajectory, the symbol means 13 rotates to select the symbol to be printed.

Dashed line 14 indicates an opening provided in the top surface of the device to expose a given symbol to be printed.

The copying or printing means 15 includes a housing 33 and a printing roll 34 .

The copying means 15 and the symbol means 13 are movable in relation to each other, and in this embodiment the copying means 15 moves from the first position shown in the figure to the second position opposite the symbol means 13. can be moved to a certain position.

A preferred embodiment, FIG. 2, shows selection means 26 moved along a first trajectory and engaged with preselected tab means, shown as key 1, to select the symbol to be copied. A means 40 for causing the problem to occur is illustrated.

The means 40 for moving the selection means 26 include traction means 41, shown as a spring, which pulls the selection means 26 in one direction of the first trajectory, and a restraining member 42, which restrains the movement of the selection means 26.

For example, when the operator moves the key 1 to the operative position as shown in FIG. 2, no change occurs in the symbol means 13.

When the restraint member 42 is disengaged from the shoulder 44 of the rack 30, the selection means 26 is enabled to move under the action of the traction means 41, so that a rotation of the symbol means 13 occurs.

The selection means 26 moves along the first trajectory until it engages the preselected stop means 1 .

Movement of the selection means 26 causes the symbol means 13 to rotate so that when the selection means 26 engages a given actuated key, a corresponding digit is placed in the symbol at the aperture 14 to be printed by the printing roll 34. Appears on means 13.

However, the virtual position 26A on the drawing shows a state in which the selection means 26 is engaged with the key 1.

The selection means 26 is not engaged with any of the keys 2-9.

This is because these keys are in the inactive position.

If the key 5 in FIG. 2 is pushed down to the operating position and the restraining member is removed, the selection means 26
engaged with the activated key 5,
The corresponding number 5 will appear in the aperture 14 to be printed.

The means 40 for causing the selection member 26 to move includes means for causing the movement in response to relative movement between the copying means 15 and the symbol means 13.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, said relative movement takes place between the fixed symbol means 13 and the movable copying or printing means 15.

That is, the copying means 15 can be moved from the first position shown in the figures to a second position opposite the first position, beyond the symbol means 13.

The means 40 for moving the selection means 26 also include cooperating means 46, shown as a pivoting member.

The cooperation means cooperates between the selection means 26 and the copying means 15, and prevents movement of the selection means 26 when the copying means 15 is in the first position, and causes the copying means 15 to move from the first position. Sometimes, the selection means 26 is moved by the traction means 41.

The cooperating means 46 pivots about an axis 47 and the copying means 15
When in the first position, they rest on shoulders 43 and 44, respectively, and come into contact with copying means 15 and selection means 26.

The selection means 26 is prevented from moving by the friction and inertia of the copying means 15.

Although this specific example illustrates a case where the movement of the copying means 15 causes the movement of the selection means 26, the movements of these two means can also be made independent of each other.

When the operator moves the copying means 15 from the first position in the direction of the symbol means 13, the restraining member 42 allows the selection means 26 to move and engage the actuated key 1.

After the copying means 15 has already moved to the second position, the positions of the cooperating means 46 and the restraining member 42 are respectively at the virtual position 4.
Three traction means 41, indicated by 6A and 42A, cause the cooperating means 46 to rotate about the axis 47 to the position 46A, ie until the selection means 26 engages the actuated key.

When the copying means 15 returns from the second position to the first position, the cooperating means 46 in conjunction with the restraining member 42 return the selection means 26 in a direction opposite to the direction of movement imparted by the traction means 41, so that the copying means When 13 returns to the first position,
This prevents the selection means 26 from moving.

The operation of the key means 16 can be determined by considering FIG.
would be best recognized.

The holding member 50 is located below the data input board 37.

Each key of the key means 16 has a firing protrusion 51 at its lower part.
has.

In addition, each key has a key biasing means 52, shown as a spring, which biases the key means 16 to stabilize it in an inoperative position.

The firing member 50 and the data manual board 37 are arranged to ensure that the firing projection 50 is engaged with the firing member 51 when the key is moved to the actuated position as indicated by the key 1.

Thus, the key means 16 remains stable in either the activated or deactivated position.

The direction of movement of said key is perpendicular to the first trajectory of the selection means 26.

The strike-off member 50 has an elongated hole for receiving the base of the key means 16.

At the same time as pressing down on the key, the firing protrusion 51 moves the firing member 50.
engage with.

Also shown in the figure are reset means 19.

The reset means 19 can move the firing member 50 to the right in FIG. 3 with respect to the data input board 37 in order to release the firing projection 51 from the firing member 50.

FIG. 3 shows the key 1 in the activated position in accordance with FIG.

FIG. 3 also shows an adjacent row of keys not shown in FIG.

In the second row of key means, none of the keys are in the activated position and therefore the selection means 26 is engaged with the key 1, whereas the corresponding adjacent key means of the second row The selection means 56 is not engaged with any of the key means.

After the operator resets the key using the reset means 19, the spring 58 moves the holding member 50 to the data manual board 37.
Return to the position shown in the figure.

FIG. 2 also shows means for automatically resetting the keyboard upon completion of the copying process.

The automatic reset means 59 cooperates with the copying means 15 via the reset means 19 and the cooperation means 46,
In response to the movement of the locking member 50, the anchoring means (including the locking member 50 and the locking protrusion 51) is released.

In detail, the copying means 15 is moved from the first position to the symbol means 13.
, the selection means 26 moves until it engages the preselected key 1 .

At this point, the automatic noset means is in virtual position 59A.

Simultaneously with the return of the printing means 15, the selection means 26 is also returned to its original position.

Then, at the final stage of the movement of the printing means 15, the automatic resetting means 59 engages the resetting means 19, displacing the holding member 50 relative to the data manual board 37 and releasing said anchoring means.

After releasing the anchoring means, the key means 16 is returned to the inoperative position by means of the biasing means 52.

The spring 58 returns the locking member to the engageable position so that the locking means can be engaged when the key is actuated again.

The invention also includes means for establishing cooperation between the data personnel means 10 and the data recording device.

The means for establishing cooperation include guiding means 36 shown in FIG.

The guide means 36 guides the key means arranged in the first key row or in the second key row that should be substantially adjacent to the first key row.
This is to position the selection means 26 so that it can only engage the key means in the activated position.

The guide means 36 are coupled to a data manual board 37 on which the key means 16 are mounted so that the data input means 10 can be separated from the data recording means 11.

This ensures that the data power means to be preselected at a location remote from the data recording means is kept in a position in which the data power means 10 and the data recording means 11 can cooperate satisfactorily with each other.

FIG. 4 shows a variable manual data recording device in which the data manual means 10 can be separated from the data recording means 11.

The cooperation between the data input means 10 and the data recording means 11 is as follows:
This is achieved by the action of the guiding means 36 cooperating with the groove 38.

In this specific example, a key means 16, a credit card holder 21. Fixed information 22 and documents are located on data input means 10.

When the data input means 10 is inserted into the data recording means, the aperture 14 allows the marking means 13 to print variable data on the document.

For example, when selling, variable information is input to data input means 1.
Preset or programmed in 0 and directly data recording means 11 with credit card, fixed information and documents.
It is possible to insert it inside.

The movement of the copying means 15 operates the selection means 26 as explained in FIG. 2, and causes the variable control to be transferred from the data manual means 10 to the data recording means 11 in order to record necessary information on the document.

The marking means 13 is suitably positioned before the point at which the copying means 15 passes over the marking means 13 to make a copy.

Simultaneously with the return of the copying means, the data manual means is reset and can be removed so that another data entry means by another operator can cooperate with the data recording means.

The invention can be used with a key, as shown in the embodiment discussed here, or with a conventional slide lever.

In addition, the invention makes it possible to operate the data manual means 10 as a separable unit that can be preselected within the data recording device or at a location remote from the recording device. .

In addition to being more convenient and easier to read than a slide lever, keys can be set more quickly.

Finally, the key enables the production of fully automatic, variable manual data recording devices at affordable cost.

Although the invention has been described in some detail in terms of its preferred embodiments, this disclosure regarding the preferred forms is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect the spirit of the invention as set forth in the claims. and it is to be understood that many changes may be made in details of construction and combinations and arrangements of parts without departing from the scope.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 illustrates a variable manual data recording device in which data input means as well as data recording means are combined into a single system. FIG. 2 is a preferred embodiment, illustrating the operation of the apparatus according to the invention disclosed herein. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line 3-3 in FIG. 2, showing the operation of the human oyster. FIG. 4 illustrates a variable manual data recording device in which the data manual means can be separate from the data recording means. In the drawings, the main components of the invention are designated by the following names and reference numbers. 10: Data manual means, 11: Data recording means, 13:
Symbol means, 15: Copying means (printing means), 16: Stop means (key means), 19: Reset means, 26.56
: selection means, 27: conversion means, 36: guidance means, 40:
Means for moving the selection means 26, 42: Restraint member, 4
6: Cooperation means, 50: Shooting member, 51: Shooting projection, 59
: Automatic reset means.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] Comprising a data manual means and a data recording means, the data input means has a stop means including a plurality of key means arranged in a row of keys, Each of the key means is movable between an activated position and a non-activated position in a direction substantially perpendicular to the movement path of the selection means described below, and can remain stationary in either the activated position or the non-activated position, and the stop means is , preselectable by placing one of said key means in an operative position to select a given symbol to be copied;
The data recording means includes: a symbol means having a symbol, a pinion means provided in association with the symbol means, a selection means for the symbol, a rack means provided in association with the selection means, and the rack means. means for cooperating with said pinion means to convert movement of said selection means along said travel path into a movement of said symbol means for selecting a given symbol; and first and second positions. movable printing means capable of copying said given symbol on a document; said travel path and said key row being adjacent to each other in order to engage said selection means only with key means in an activated position; means for mounting the data input means and the data recording means so that the selection means is biased in one direction along the travel path; and a first position resisting movement of the selection means and the selection means. a restraining member disposed between said printing means and said restraining member, said restraining member being movable between said printing means and said restraining member in said first position; moving said restraining member from its first position to a second position in response to said restraining member being moved from said first position to a second position, said selection means engaging said pre-actuated key means by said biasing means. cooperating means for allowing the printing member to be moved from its second position to its first position; moving the member from its second position to its first position and disengaging said selection means from said previously actuated key means so that said key means can be reset for next processing; Variable human power data recording device.