US3308274A - Price setting device - Google Patents

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US3308274A
US3308274A US177435A US17743562A US3308274A US 3308274 A US3308274 A US 3308274A US 177435 A US177435 A US 177435A US 17743562 A US17743562 A US 17743562A US 3308274 A US3308274 A US 3308274A
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Albert F Romanowski
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    • G09G3/00—Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes
    • G09G3/04—Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of a single character by selection from a plurality of characters, or by composing the character by combination of individual elements, e.g. segments using a combination of such display devices for composing words, rows or the like, in a frame with fixed character positions
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  • This invention relates to a price setting device, and more particularly it relates to a price control mechanism for electronic computers used in liquid dispensing systems.
  • price setting devices such as a series of manually operated switches, card operated switches, and by interchanging circuit wiring. None of these methods are commercially feasible in that personnel would be required to be specially trained in order to operate such price setting devices.
  • a further object of this invention is the provision of a price control switch mechanism having a Mylar tape with pricing numerals photographed thereon, and a predetermined code associated with the numerals to actuate discs to operate electrical contacts so that the electrical contacts do not come into contact with the Mylar tape.
  • a further object of this invention is to provide a price control switch mechanism having means for indicating the brand of fuel being dispensed.
  • Another object of this invention is to provide a price control switch mechanism and indicating means which can be interconnected with another price control switch mechanism and with an electronic computer for use in a fuel dispensing system with each price control switch mechanism functioning for a particular brand of fuel, such as regular or premium.
  • FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of the price control switch mechanism
  • FIGURE 2 is a front elevational view of the invention illustrated in FIGURE 1;
  • FIGURE 3 is a side elevational view of the invention illustrated in FIGURE 1 with parts broken away to illustrate the switch mechanism and price adjustment means;
  • FIGURE 4 is a sectional view taken substantially along line 44 in FIGURE 3;
  • FIGURE 5 is a detailed view illustrating the switch mechanism and electrical terminals embodied in the invention.
  • FIGURE 6 is a sectional view taken substantially on line 6-6 of FIGURE 5;
  • FIGURE 7 is a sectional view taken substantially on line 77 in FIGURE 5;
  • FIGURE 8 is a sectional view taken substantially on line 88 in FIGURE 5;
  • FIGURE 9 is a front view of the price setting tape
  • FIGURE 10 is an electrical schematic of the price control switch mechanism.
  • the reference numeral 13 designates a frame or housing having Plexiglas window 15 secured thereon by screws 17.
  • the front part of the frame is provided with a downwardly turned flange 19 having openings 21 for securing a cover member (not shown).
  • a support 23 is disposed below the frame and secured thereto by screws 25.
  • a bracket 27 is secured to the frame by screws 29 and 31.
  • a shaft 33 provided with a spacer 35 is carried by the frame 13 and is provided with a beveled gear 37 secured to the shaft by a screw 39.
  • the bracket 27 supports a shaft 41 which carries a beveled gear 43 adapted to mesh with the gear 37.
  • the beveled gear 43 is secured to the shaft 41 by a screw 45.
  • a collar 47 is fastened to the shaft 41 to prevent disengagement of the gears.
  • a knob 49 is disposed on the end of the shaft so that it can be rotated manually.
  • the shaft is also provided with a slot 51 so that it can be turned with a screw driver in the event fractional force on the shafts become too great to permit the shaft being rotated by hand.
  • Another shaft 53 provided with a spacer 55 is carried by the frame 13 and is spaced substantially parallel with the shaft 33.
  • the shaft 53 is provided with beveled gears (not shown), which are similar to the beveled gears 43 and 37 and are adapted to be actuated by a shaft 57 having a slot 59 and a knob 61.
  • a Mylar tape 63 is provided with a series of numerals or prices 65, which serve to indicate the value of the fuel being dispensed.
  • the numerals are photographed on the Mylar tape forming a master tape and will remain thereon for the life of the tape.
  • a number of code holes or openings 67 are spaced on the tape in a predetermined pattern corresponding to the price numerals thereon.
  • the tape 63 is mounted in the frame with one end disposed or rolled around the shaft 53, and the other end disposed or rolled around the shaft 33 with a loop disposed around a support or post 69 and a support or post 71 which are carried by the frame 13.
  • the posts are spaced with respect to each other so that one price indication or numeral Will be disposed therebetween.
  • a platten frosted Plexiglas member 73 is mounted between the posts 69 and 71 to form a backup plate for the tape.
  • the plate 73 is provided with a locater (not shown) in the form of a black dot so that when either one of the shafts 53 or 33 is rotated the tape is in proper position when the square 75 on the tape covers the black dot.
  • the post 71 is provided with common or spaced radial recesses 77 corresponding to the code holes or openings 67 on the tape.
  • a support 79 is mounted adjacent the post 71 and is provided with a series of slots or openings 81 corresponding to the recesses 77.
  • a switch actuating disc or roller 83 is disposed in each slot 81 and is secured therein by individual switch leaves 85 which are mounted on the support 79 by a fastener 87.
  • Each leaf switch 85 is connected to a terminal 89 through a line 91 and diode 93.
  • the terminals 89 are connected to a male electric plug 95.
  • a common bus bar 305 is secured on the support 79 adjacent the openings 81 and is connected to the male plug through line 97.
  • the reference numeral 99 designates an electrical grommet for the line 97.
  • a lamp holder 101 having a lamp 103 is carried by the frame and disposed behind the frosted Plexiglas plate 73 to illuminate the numeral when the fuel dispensing system is being operated. It is readily apparent that the lamp will also indicate to the operator and customer which fuel is being dispensed in that an individual price control switch mechanism is used for each brand of fuel.
  • the line is connected to the male plug through lines 105 and 107.
  • the reference numeral 109 designates a grommet mounted in the frame 13.
  • each individual leaf switch 309 to 327 designates the common bus bar and each individual leaf switch is numbered 309 to 327. It should be noted that an additional price setting unit can be connected with one or more additional price setting units. Each individual switch 309 to 327 is individually connected to the male plug with the computer gates to establish circuits in different combinations, depending upon whether or not the switches are open or closed.
  • the unit as shown in FIGURE 1 is mounted as a subassembly with a computer and indicator for dispensing fuels and is connected with the computer circuits as shown in my co-pending application, Serial No. 158,670 filed December 12, 1961.
  • a price control mechanism is required for each brand of fuel, such as premium or regular.
  • the price control switch mechanisms can be connected in that the diodes 111 permit the flow of current in one direction.
  • the Mylar tape is disposed between the Plexiglas window and the frosted Plexiglas 73 with its ends wound around the shafts 53 and 33.
  • the shaft 41 is rotated to the right until the selected price is disposed between the shafts 69 and 71; for example, in FIGURES l and 2 the price of 40 cents per gallon is illustrated.
  • the shaft is rotated to the right until the square indicator 75 on the tape is disposed substantially over a black dot disposed on the frosted plate.
  • the coded openings or recesses 67 are directly over the recesses 77 on the support 71.
  • the code openings 67 permit the actuating discs 83 to drop into the recesses 77 whereby the switch leaf 85 will contact the common bus bar completing a circuit to the terminal 89 and then to the computer.
  • a price setting device for fuel dispensers comprising, in combination:
  • a price setting device for fuel dispensers comprising, in combination:
  • (k) a number of discs disposed in each slot in the plate, support so that when the code slot on the tape is disposed over a recess in the post a disc will drop into the recesses allowing the switch leaf to make contact with the common bus bar.
  • a price setting device for fuel dispensers comprising, in combination:
  • (m) contact means disposed under the contact fingers so that when the openings in the tape correspond to the peripheral recesses on the second support the discs will project through said openings into the peripheral recesses permitting the contact fingers to 6 engage the contact means to establish circuits in different combinations depending upon the relative position of the openings on the tape and the peripheral recesses on the second support, and terminals carried by a portion of the plate and connected to said contact fingers.

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US3550157A (en) * 1967-08-03 1970-12-22 Frederick W Pfleger Metallic tape or plate contact,having insulation selectively deposited on it for a multiposition switch
US3742485A (en) * 1971-07-27 1973-06-26 C Summers Card actuated control system for display signs
WO1987000154A1 (en) * 1985-06-27 1987-01-15 Diebold, Incorporated Method and apparatus for identifying and indicating the content of document canisters
US4871085A (en) * 1985-06-27 1989-10-03 Diebold Incorporated Apparatus for identifying and indicating the content of document canisters

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US2224609A (en) * 1938-09-23 1940-12-10 Lester M Plym Program apparatus
US2965727A (en) * 1959-04-10 1960-12-20 Collins Radio Co Tape indicator and control switch

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US2224609A (en) * 1938-09-23 1940-12-10 Lester M Plym Program apparatus
US2965727A (en) * 1959-04-10 1960-12-20 Collins Radio Co Tape indicator and control switch

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US3550157A (en) * 1967-08-03 1970-12-22 Frederick W Pfleger Metallic tape or plate contact,having insulation selectively deposited on it for a multiposition switch
US3742485A (en) * 1971-07-27 1973-06-26 C Summers Card actuated control system for display signs
WO1987000154A1 (en) * 1985-06-27 1987-01-15 Diebold, Incorporated Method and apparatus for identifying and indicating the content of document canisters
US4871085A (en) * 1985-06-27 1989-10-03 Diebold Incorporated Apparatus for identifying and indicating the content of document canisters

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