EP1236184B1 - More compact deposit device for carts - Google Patents

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EP1236184B1
EP1236184B1 EP00985396A EP00985396A EP1236184B1 EP 1236184 B1 EP1236184 B1 EP 1236184B1 EP 00985396 A EP00985396 A EP 00985396A EP 00985396 A EP00985396 A EP 00985396A EP 1236184 B1 EP1236184 B1 EP 1236184B1
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Christian Sturtzer
Claude Moufflet
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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
    • G07F7/0654—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 in which the lock functions according to a "pinching of the token" principle, i.e. the token is held between two members

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  • the invention relates to a locker for carts placed available to users in supermarkets, airports, stations or other places where heavy loads are carry.
  • Such a locker works by alternately imprisoning a coin or a coupling member, known as a "key".
  • This key is of specific form and fixed, in principle by a chain, at a fixed point of attachment or even at a another trolley, preferably to the consignor of that other carriage. This usually results in rows of carts embedded in each other.
  • the consignor has internally a key passage which, in the usual way, is substantially horizontal, thus facilitating the introduction of the key of the trooper of a carriage in the key passage the locker of a consecutive, recessed cart.
  • the object of the present invention is to improve lockers known, in particular their size.
  • the lockout devices in question include a case, provided with means for fixing to a part of a trolley, especially its handle bar, as well as a link flexible such as a chain, on which depends a coupling member of specific form, said key.
  • the plane of introduction of the part is substantially perpendicular to the plane of introduction of the key to consider substantially in a horizontal plane so as to reduce the size of the locker device
  • the mobile assembly has a bent crew, tilting substantially on its elbow, and carrying, on either side of the elbow, the first latch and the aforementioned second latch, as well as a stop for key, on the side of the second latch, delimiting the key channel, so that the introduction of a key, pushing the stop key, tilts the crew by releasing the drawer towards a high position, while the introduction of a part, in pushing the drawer down, tilts the crew the other way, releasing the key and locking the drawer in its low position.
  • the locker key has a plurality of grooves in its grip part.
  • the locker according to the invention must also adapt to certain evolutions, in particular to admit several types clearly different from each other.
  • parts denominated in the so-called Euro currency will coexist long enough with coins in national currency, and that there will then be an obligation to accept one or the other.
  • the locker according to the invention is advantageously arranged to admit a plurality of types of part, and its drawer has a plurality of pairs of stops piece, the stops of the same pair being spaced apart distance chosen, depending on a corresponding type of room.
  • the coin entry slot is shaped into a concavity of the housing, which is provided with a reinforcing lip.
  • the inventor's locker may be intended to be fixed on a trolley fitted with a folding backrest, known as a "baby seat".
  • a folding backrest known as a "baby seat”.
  • Such a backrest is arranged to fold down towards a handle bar on which the consigner is fixed.
  • part of the consignor's housing according to the invention, facing the handle bar, is substantially indented to allow a free movement of folding the file, without stumbling against the consigner.
  • the locker includes a coupling device (or key 5), provided with an enlarged head 51, flattened and preceded open cells 52 and 53. Furthermore, in the housing of the locker, formed by a lower shell C1 and a upper shell C2 (figure 5), a drawer is provided sliding 3 comprising parts stops BP11 and BP12. A part P1 or P2 can be introduced parallel to the drawer. This sliding drawer 3 rests on spring blades 23 and 24, of general curved forms to exert on the drawer 3 a push up.
  • a second monobloc piece, homologous and substantially symmetrical of the piece 1 includes, in the same way, a key latch 13, key stop 11, drawer latch 15 and an opening 17 for the introduction of the rod 2.
  • Hairpin springs 21 and 22 are wrapped around the ends of the rod 2. As will be seen below, one of the ends of the pin 21 (or 22) is in contact with the monobloc piece 1, while the other end of the pin is in contact with a wall of the lower shell C1.
  • the locker device further comprises latches of parts 41 and 42 produced in the form of hooks, clean to be folded over the top of parts P1 and P2, when these are introduced, with a view to their imprisonment.
  • the drawer sliding 3 includes, on its other face, two other stops parts, for a P2 part in particular. So, such multi-purpose consigner is able to admit two types of separate rooms.
  • the different parts stops that the drawer 3 are arranged in pairs, according to a type of parts of predetermined currency. Coin stops of the same pair are spaced by a distance chosen according to the type of pieces admitted. Furthermore, the width of the coin slots of the locker, as well as their thickness, is chosen in correspondence with the different types of parts.
  • the one-piece assembly 1 is bent at 16, which allows it, as we will see later, pivot around an axis substantially parallel to the cylindrical rod 2, taking support on the elbow 16.
  • the housing formed of shells lower C1 and upper C2 includes a slot 7, in which can be inserted the head of a key 5.
  • the head thus flows into a key passage arranged in the housing, up to the key stops 10 and 11.
  • the key 5 is actually the key of another locker mounted on another carriage and comprising at least one key passage and key latches 12 and 13 identical to those of the locker shown in the figures.
  • the proper key of the depicted deputy is intended to be attached via a CH chain ( Figure 5) to locker box.
  • a V1 screw traps the last link in the CH chain in the lower shell C1.
  • the last link at the other end of the chain is fixed to the grip part (or guard 54) of the key, in the opening 56 which it comprises.
  • the enlarged portion 51 of the key head rests on key stops 10 and 11.
  • the monobloc parts carrying these key stops are then tilted and thus present the key latches 12 and 13 to alveoli 52 and 53 of the key.
  • the key head is introduced into the key channel, its enlarged head comes in stop against the one-piece parts by tilting them, so that the key latches 12 and 13 protrude from the corridor of key and are housed in cells 52 and 53 of the key, by imprisoning the latter.
  • the coin drawer 3 in its high position, is disengaged drawer latches 14 and 15 ( Figure 2D).
  • the latches of parts 41 and 42 are distant from each other, so that a part P1 (P2) can be freely inserted or removed of the consignor.
  • pins 21 and 22 include a first end integral with the parts monoblock 1, in particular on a part comprising the drawer latches 15 (or 14).
  • the other end of the springs hairpin 21 (and 22) rests on a wall PR1 substantially horizontal and fitted in the lower shell C1 of the housing.
  • the leaf springs 23 and 24 support the cylindrical rod 2 and rest on a second wall PR2 fitted in the shell C1.
  • the drawer 3 passing from its high position in its low position, bears against leaf springs 23 and 24, curved with turned convexity towards drawer 3.
  • FIG. 2A we now refer to FIG. 2A to describe a interaction between the coin drawer 3 and the latches of parts 41 and 42.
  • the latches of parts 41 and 42 are articulated around axes 45 and 46 carried by support walls provided on the lower shell C1 of the housing.
  • Latches of parts include planes 43 and 44 inclined towards the coin drawer 3.
  • the drawer includes, in a homologous manner, inclined surfaces 31 and 32.
  • the leaf springs 23 and 24 are compressed by the drawer 3 in its low position and the rod 2, as well as the assemblies monobloc 1 occupy a low position.
  • the latches 12 and 13 are therefore turned downwards and release the cells 52 and 53 of the key head (FIG. 3C).
  • drawer latches 14 and 15 tilt towards the high and lock the drawer 3 in its position low ( Figure 3C).
  • Drawer 3 released, rises under the action of the leaf springs 23 and 24 and the latches of parts 41 and 42, under the effect of the upward push of a coin previously introduced, move away by releasing this part.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B describe particularly advantageous embodiments of the key to locker according to the invention.
  • These grooves 55 may be substantially in the extension of the head of the key 5 (Figure 4A) or even perpendicular to this direction ( Figure 4B).
  • Such a reinforcement groove makes it possible to stiffen this cover, so that the latter is able to undergo stresses special mechanics, linked to the introduction of parts in the locker or others.
  • the locker according to the invention is intended to be fixed on the BPO handle bar of a trolley (not shown).
  • at least one self-tapping screw V2 (preferably two screws) is suitable for entering the handle bar BPO supra. It is provided in the lower shell C1 of the locker box according to the invention a passage for this self-tapping screw V2, for the fixing the locker to the handle bar.
  • the trolley is of the type comprising a folding back known as "baby seat" SB.
  • a folding back known as "baby seat” SB.
  • Such a file pivots towards the consignor, in particular towards its lower shell C1, for example when it is desired to fit the cart into a cart consecutive line.
  • Known prior art recorders include a lower shell C'1 (shown in lines dotted) prominent and it happens that the SB folder come to abut against this lower shell C'1.
  • the locker has a shell lower C1 substantially indented to prevent the SB file comes to shock the master.
  • the size of the locker is reduced, which reduces the thickness of the lower shell C1 and, from there, limit the risk of shock between the folding backrest and the locker.
  • the different pieces of the consignor are made in a metallic material.
  • the drawer 3 is preferably made of a "zamac" type alloy.
  • the crew 1 comprising the key and drawer latches, is therefore made in one piece monobloc, in metallic material.
  • Coin latches 41 are also made of metal.
  • crew 1 is made of a single piece, in terms of plastic.
  • provision is made, at least at the level the key latch 12 and more particularly at the junction between this latch 12 and the key stop 10, at least one reinforcement rib 120.
  • at least part of the cylindrical rod 2 is molded near the elbow 16 of the crew.
  • the thickness of the drawer latch 14 is increased compared to the metal crew version ( Figure 6A) to support the force of the drawer resting 3 on the leaf springs 23 and 24, mounted in compression.
  • the part latch 41 can also be produced in a plastic material and preferably comprises at least minus a reinforcing rib 410.
  • a reinforcing rib may also be provided nearby of the key slot 7, in order to stiffen this part of the consigner who is often subject to constraints mechanical (key introduction, stop against handle bar from a previous carriage in a queue, etc.).
  • the head of the key 51 is, of course, capable of variants.
  • its versatile character (conferred by the shape of its cells to operate with a plurality of locker types) is particularly advantageous.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a deposit device for carts. Known deposit devices comprise a means of attachment (V2) to a bar handle (BPO) of a cart, a chain (CH) with a key (5), and a housing (C1, C2) in which a key channel (5) and a channel for a coin or a token (P1, P2) are provided. According to the invention, the coin channel is oblique in relation to the key channel as seen in a horizontal plane.

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L'invention concerne un consigneur pour les chariots mis à disposition des usagers dans les supermarchés, aéroports, gares ou autres lieux où des charges importantes sont à transporter.The invention relates to a locker for carts placed available to users in supermarkets, airports, stations or other places where heavy loads are carry.

Un tel consigneur fonctionne en emprisonnant alternativement une pièce de monnaie ou un organe d'accouplement, dit "clé". Cette clé est de forme spécifique et fixée, en principe par une chaíne, à un point fixe d'attachement ou encore à un autre chariot, de préférence au consigneur de cet autre chariot. Il s'ensuit ainsi des files de chariots généralement encastrés les uns dans les autres. Le consigneur comporte intérieurement un passage de clé qui, de façon habituelle, est sensiblement horizontal, facilitant ainsi l'introduction de la clé du consigneur d'un chariot dans le passage de clé du consigneur d'un chariot consécutif, encastré.Such a locker works by alternately imprisoning a coin or a coupling member, known as a "key". This key is of specific form and fixed, in principle by a chain, at a fixed point of attachment or even at a another trolley, preferably to the consignor of that other carriage. This usually results in rows of carts embedded in each other. The consignor has internally a key passage which, in the usual way, is substantially horizontal, thus facilitating the introduction of the key of the trooper of a carriage in the key passage the locker of a consecutive, recessed cart.

Dans des consigneurs de ce type, connus, l'introduction d'une pièce de monnaie s'effectue par un passage de pièce, sensiblement juxtaposé au passage de clé, comme indiqué dans FR-A-2 772 496, et présentent ainsi un encombrement qu'il est souhaité actuellement de réduire.In known consignors of this type, the introduction of a coin is made by a coin passage, substantially juxtaposed with the key passage, as indicated in FR-A-2 772 496, and thus have a size that is currently desired to reduce.

D'autres consigneurs connus de FR-A-2 730 839 présentent également un encombrement qu'il est souhaité de réduire.Other lockers known from FR-A-2 730 839 also have a space requirement which it is desired to reduce.

La présente invention a pour objet d'améliorer des consigneurs connus, notamment leur encombrement.The object of the present invention is to improve lockers known, in particular their size.

Les dispositifs consigneurs dont il s'agit comprennent un boítier, muni de moyens de fixation à une partie d'un chariot, en particulier sa barre-poignée, ainsi que d'un lien souple tel qu'une chaíne, d'où dépend un organe d'accouplement de forme spécifique, dit clé.The lockout devices in question include a case, provided with means for fixing to a part of a trolley, especially its handle bar, as well as a link flexible such as a chain, on which depends a coupling member of specific form, said key.

Dans un consigneur connu, le boítier comporte intérieurement :

  • un couloir de clé et un couloir de pièce ou jeton, en regard de fentes d'entrée correspondantes pour la clé et la pièce,
  • un tiroir comportant une butée de pièce et capable de se déplacer dans le couloir de pièce sous l'action de l'introduction d'une pièce dans la fente correspondante, et
  • un ensemble mobile, comportant :
  • a) au moins un premier loquet pour bloquer le tiroir dans une position de verrouillage de la pièce et de libération de la clé, et
  • b) au moins un second loquet pour interdire l'extraction de la clé tout en libérant le tiroir vers une position de verrouillage de clé et de libération de la pièce.
In a known locker, the case internally comprises:
  • a key corridor and a coin or token corridor, opposite corresponding entry slots for the key and the coin,
  • a drawer comprising a part stop and capable of moving in the part corridor under the action of the introduction of a part into the corresponding slot, and
  • a mobile assembly, comprising:
  • a) at least a first latch for locking the drawer in a position for locking the part and for releasing the key, and
  • b) at least a second latch to prevent extraction of the key while releasing the drawer towards a key locking position and release of the part.

Selon l'invention, le plan d'introduction de la pièce est sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan d'introduction de la clé à considérer comme sensiblement dans un plan horizontal de manière à reduire l'encombrement du dispositif consigneur, et l'ensemble mobile comporte un équipage coudé, basculant sensiblement sur son coude, et portant, de part et d'autre du coude, le premier loquet et le second loquet précités, ainsi qu'une butée de clé, du côté du second loquet, délimitant le couloir de clé, de sorte que l'introduction d'une clé, en repoussant la butée de clé, fait basculer l'équipage en libérant le tiroir vers une position haute, tandis que l'introduction d'une pièce, en repoussant le tiroir vers une position basse, fait basculer l'équipage dans l'autre sens, en libérant la clé et en bloquant le tiroir dans sa position basse.According to the invention, the plane of introduction of the part is substantially perpendicular to the plane of introduction of the key to consider substantially in a horizontal plane so as to reduce the size of the locker device, and the mobile assembly has a bent crew, tilting substantially on its elbow, and carrying, on either side of the elbow, the first latch and the aforementioned second latch, as well as a stop for key, on the side of the second latch, delimiting the key channel, so that the introduction of a key, pushing the stop key, tilts the crew by releasing the drawer towards a high position, while the introduction of a part, in pushing the drawer down, tilts the crew the other way, releasing the key and locking the drawer in its low position.

Selon une première caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, l'ensemble mobile comporte en outre au moins un troisième loquet apte à coopérer avec le tiroir :

  • pour bloquer une pièce introduite dans le couloir de pièce lorsque le tiroir est dans sa position basse, et
  • pour libérer cette pièce lorsque le tiroir est dans sa position haute.
According to a first advantageous characteristic of the invention, the mobile assembly further comprises at least a third latch capable of cooperating with the drawer:
  • to block a part introduced into the room corridor when the drawer is in its low position, and
  • to release this part when the drawer is in its high position.

Selon une seconde caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, la clé du consigneur comporte une pluralité de rainures dans sa partie de préhension.According to a second advantageous characteristic of the invention, the locker key has a plurality of grooves in its grip part.

Le consigneur selon l'invention doit en outre s'adapter à certaines évolutions, notamment pour admettre plusieurs type de pièces nettement différents les uns des autres. En Europe, il est en effet à prévoir que des pièces libellées dans la monnaie dite Euro vont coexister assez longtemps avec des pièces en monnaie nationale, et qu'il y aura alors obligation d'accepter l'une ou l'autre.The locker according to the invention must also adapt to certain evolutions, in particular to admit several types clearly different from each other. In Europe, it is indeed to be expected that parts denominated in the so-called Euro currency will coexist long enough with coins in national currency, and that there will then be an obligation to accept one or the other.

A cet effet, le consigneur selon l'invention est avantageusement agencé pour admettre une pluralité de types de pièce, et son tiroir comporte une pluralité de paires de butées de pièce, les butées d'une même paire étant espacées d'une distance choisie, fonction d'un type de pièce correspondant.To this end, the locker according to the invention is advantageously arranged to admit a plurality of types of part, and its drawer has a plurality of pairs of stops piece, the stops of the same pair being spaced apart distance chosen, depending on a corresponding type of room.

Selon une autre caractéristique optionnelle avantageuse, la fente d'entrée de pièces est conformée dans une concavité du boítier, laquelle est munie d'une lèvre de renfort.According to another advantageous optional feature, the coin entry slot is shaped into a concavity of the housing, which is provided with a reinforcing lip.

Le consigneur de l'invention peut être destiné à être fixé sur un chariot muni d'un dossier repliable, dit "siège-bébé". Un tel dossier est agencé pour se rabattre vers une barre-poignée sur laquelle est fixé le consigneur. Dans les consigneurs connus, il advient, avec les jeux d'usure, que le dossier vienne choquer une partie du boítier en regard de la barre-poignée.The inventor's locker may be intended to be fixed on a trolley fitted with a folding backrest, known as a "baby seat". Such a backrest is arranged to fold down towards a handle bar on which the consigner is fixed. In the known consignors, it happens, with wear games, that the folder comes to shock part of the case next to the bar-handle.

Avantageusement, une partie du boítier du consigneur selon l'invention, en regard de la barre-poignée, est sensiblement échancrée pour permettre un libre mouvement de rabattement du dossier, sans buter contre le consigneur.Advantageously, part of the consignor's housing according to the invention, facing the handle bar, is substantially indented to allow a free movement of folding the file, without stumbling against the consigner.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaítront à l'examen de la description détaillée ci-après, et des dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1A est une première vue éclatée, partielle, d'un consigneur selon l'invention, sans son boítier ;
  • la figure 1B est une seconde vue éclatée, partielle, d'un consigneur selon l'invention, sans son boítier ;
  • la figure 2A représente, selon une vue arrière, les éléments des figures 1A et 1B, assemblés, le tiroir du consigneur étant dans sa position haute,
  • la figure 2B représente, selon une vue de côté, les éléments des figures 1A et 1B, assemblés, le tiroir du consigneur étant dans sa position haute,
  • la figure 2C représente, selon une première vue en perspective, les éléments des figures 1A et 1B, assemblés, le tiroir du consigneur étant dans sa position haute,
  • la figure 2D représente, selon une seconde vue en perspective, les éléments des figures 1A et 1B, assemblés, le tiroir du consigneur étant dans sa position haute,
  • la figure 3A représente, selon une vue arrière, les éléments des figures 1A et 1B, assemblés, le tiroir du consigneur étant dans sa position basse,
  • la figure 3B représente, selon une vue de côté, les éléments des figures 1A et 1B, assemblés, le tiroir du consigneur étant dans sa position basse,
  • la figure 3C représente, selon une première vue en perspective, les éléments des figures 1A et 1B, assemblés, le tiroir du consigneur étant dans sa position basse,
  • la figure 3D représente, selon une seconde vue en perspective, les éléments des figures 1A et 1B, assemblés, le tiroir du consigneur étant dans sa position basse,
  • la figure 4A est une vue détaillée de la clé 5 du dispositif consigneur selon l'invention,
  • la figure 4B est une vue détaillée de la clé 5 du dispositif consigneur selon l'invention, selon une variante ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue simplifiée, en coupe longitudinale, d'un dispositif consigneur selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 6A représente l'équipage coudé du dispositif consigneur qui est représenté sur les figures précédentes, réalisé dans une matière métallique ;
  • la figure 6B représente un équipage coudé, réalisé, selon une variante, dans une matière plastique ;
  • la figure 7A représente un loquet de pièce (ou troisième loquet) du dispositif consigneur qui est représenté sur les figures précédentes, réalisé dans une matière métallique ; et
  • la figure 7B représente un loquet de pièce, réalisé, selon une variante, dans une matière plastique.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on examining the detailed description below, and the appended drawings in which:
  • Figure 1A is a first exploded view, partial, of a locker according to the invention, without its housing;
  • Figure 1B is a second exploded view, partial, of a locker according to the invention, without its housing;
  • FIG. 2A represents, in a rear view, the elements of FIGS. 1A and 1B, assembled, the locker's drawer being in its high position,
  • FIG. 2B represents, according to a side view, the elements of FIGS. 1A and 1B, assembled, the drawer of the locker being in its high position,
  • FIG. 2C represents, according to a first perspective view, the elements of FIGS. 1A and 1B, assembled, the drawer's drawer being in its high position,
  • FIG. 2D represents, according to a second perspective view, the elements of FIGS. 1A and 1B, assembled, the drawer's drawer being in its high position,
  • FIG. 3A represents, in a rear view, the elements of FIGS. 1A and 1B, assembled, the locker's drawer being in its low position,
  • FIG. 3B represents, in a side view, the elements of FIGS. 1A and 1B, assembled, the drawer of the locker being in its low position,
  • FIG. 3C represents, according to a first perspective view, the elements of FIGS. 1A and 1B, assembled, the drawer's drawer being in its low position,
  • FIG. 3D represents, according to a second perspective view, the elements of FIGS. 1A and 1B, assembled, the drawer's drawer being in its low position,
  • FIG. 4A is a detailed view of the key 5 of the deposit device according to the invention,
  • FIG. 4B is a detailed view of the key 5 of the deposit device according to the invention, according to a variant;
  • Figure 5 is a simplified view, in longitudinal section, of a locker device according to the invention;
  • FIG. 6A represents the bent crew of the locker device which is shown in the preceding figures, made of a metallic material;
  • FIG. 6B represents an elbow assembly, produced, according to a variant, in a plastic material;
  • FIG. 7A represents a part latch (or third latch) of the locker device which is shown in the preceding figures, made of a metallic material; and
  • FIG. 7B represents a part latch, produced, according to a variant, in a plastic material.

Les dessins contiennent, pour l'essentiel, des éléments de caractère certain. Ils pourront donc non seulement servir à mieux faire comprendre la description, mais aussi contribuer à la définition de l'invention, le cas échéant.The drawings mainly contain elements of certain character. They can therefore not only be used to make the description better understood, but also contribute the definition of the invention, if applicable.

On se réfère tout d'abord aux figures 1A et 1B pour décrire les différents éléments qui interviennent dans le mécanisme du consigneur selon l'invention.We first refer to Figures 1A and 1B to describe the different elements involved in the mechanism of the locker according to the invention.

Tout d'abord, le consigneur comprend un organe d'accouplement (ou clé 5), muni d'une tête élargie 51, aplatie et précédée d'alvéoles ouverts 52 et 53. Par ailleurs, dans le boítier du consigneur, formé d'une coquille inférieure C1 et d'une coquille supérieure C2 (figure 5), il est prévu un tiroir coulissant 3 comprenant des butées de pièces BP11 et BP12. Une pièce P1 ou P2 peut être introduite parallèlement au tiroir. Ce tiroir coulissant 3 repose sur des lames ressort 23 et 24, de formes générales incurvées pour exercer sur le tiroir 3 une poussée vers le haut.First, the locker includes a coupling device (or key 5), provided with an enlarged head 51, flattened and preceded open cells 52 and 53. Furthermore, in the housing of the locker, formed by a lower shell C1 and a upper shell C2 (figure 5), a drawer is provided sliding 3 comprising parts stops BP11 and BP12. A part P1 or P2 can be introduced parallel to the drawer. This sliding drawer 3 rests on spring blades 23 and 24, of general curved forms to exert on the drawer 3 a push up.

Le consigneur comprend en outre une première pièce monobloc 1 comprenant :

  • un loquet de clé 12, de forme générale en crochet, et propre à coopérer avec l'alvéole 52 de la clé 5, en vue de bloquer la clé dans le boítier du consigneur ;
  • une butée de clé 10, contre laquelle la tête élargie 51 de la clé 5 vient en butée, lorsque la tête de clé 5 est introduite dans le boítier ;
  • un loquet de tiroir 14 qui, comme on le verra plus loin, est destiné à bloquer le tiroir dans une position basse ; et
  • une ouverture 18 pour introduire un axe 2, réalisé sous la forme générale d'une tige cylindrique.
The locker also comprises a first single piece 1 comprising:
  • a key latch 12, generally hook shaped, and adapted to cooperate with the socket 52 of the key 5, in order to block the key in the box of the locker;
  • a key stop 10, against which the enlarged head 51 of the key 5 abuts, when the key head 5 is inserted into the housing;
  • a drawer latch 14 which, as will be seen below, is intended to lock the drawer in a low position; and
  • an opening 18 for introducing an axis 2, produced in the general form of a cylindrical rod.

Une seconde pièce monobloc, homologue et sensiblement symétrique de la pièce 1 comprend, de la même manière, un loquet de clé 13, une butée de clé 11, un loquet de tiroir 15 et une ouverture 17 pour l'introduction de la tige 2.A second monobloc piece, homologous and substantially symmetrical of the piece 1 includes, in the same way, a key latch 13, key stop 11, drawer latch 15 and an opening 17 for the introduction of the rod 2.

Des ressorts en épingle 21 et 22 sont enroulés autour des extrémités de la tige 2. Comme on le verra plus loin, l'une des extrémités de l'épingle 21 (ou 22) est en contact de la pièce monobloc 1, tandis que l'autre extrémité de l'épingle est en contact avec une paroi de la coquille inférieure C1.Hairpin springs 21 and 22 are wrapped around the ends of the rod 2. As will be seen below, one of the ends of the pin 21 (or 22) is in contact with the monobloc piece 1, while the other end of the pin is in contact with a wall of the lower shell C1.

Le dispositif consigneur comprend en outre des loquets de pièces 41 et 42 réalisés sous la forme de crochets, propres à se rabattre sur le dessus des pièces P1 et P2, lorsque celles-ci sont introduites, en vue de leur emprisonnement.The locker device further comprises latches of parts 41 and 42 produced in the form of hooks, clean to be folded over the top of parts P1 and P2, when these are introduced, with a view to their imprisonment.

En se référant en particulier à la figure 1B, le tiroir coulissant 3 comprend, sur son autre face, deux autres butées de pièces, pour une pièce P2 en particulier. Ainsi, un tel consigneur, polyvalent, est capable d'admettre deux types de pièces distincts.With particular reference to Figure 1B, the drawer sliding 3 includes, on its other face, two other stops parts, for a P2 part in particular. So, such multi-purpose consigner is able to admit two types of separate rooms.

En pratique, les différentes butées de pièces que comporte le tiroir 3 sont agencées par paires, selon un type de pièces de monnaie prédéterminé. Les butées de pièces d'une même paire sont espacées d'une distance choisie en fonction du type de pièces admis. Par ailleurs, la largeur des fentes de pièces du consigneur, ainsi que leur épaisseur, est choisie en correspondance avec les différents types de pièces.In practice, the different parts stops that the drawer 3 are arranged in pairs, according to a type of parts of predetermined currency. Coin stops of the same pair are spaced by a distance chosen according to the type of pieces admitted. Furthermore, the width of the coin slots of the locker, as well as their thickness, is chosen in correspondence with the different types of parts.

Sur les figures 1A et 1B, on remarque en particulier que la l'ensemble monobloc 1 est coudé en 16, ce qui lui permet, comme on le verra plus loin, de pivoter autour d'un axe sensiblement parallèle à la tige cylindrique 2, en prenant appui sur le coude 16.In FIGS. 1A and 1B, it is noted in particular that the the one-piece assembly 1 is bent at 16, which allows it, as we will see later, pivot around an axis substantially parallel to the cylindrical rod 2, taking support on the elbow 16.

En se référant à la figure 5, le boítier formé des coquilles inférieure C1 et supérieure C2 comprend une fente 7, dans laquelle peut être introduite la tête d'une clé 5. La tête s'achemine ainsi dans un passage de clé aménagé dans le boítier, jusqu'aux butées de clé 10 et 11. Bien entendu, la clé 5 est en réalité la clé d'un autre consigneur monté sur un autre chariot et comportant au moins un passage de clé et des loquets de clé 12 et 13 identiques à ceux du consigneur représenté sur les figures.Referring to Figure 5, the housing formed of shells lower C1 and upper C2 includes a slot 7, in which can be inserted the head of a key 5. The head thus flows into a key passage arranged in the housing, up to the key stops 10 and 11. Of course, the key 5 is actually the key of another locker mounted on another carriage and comprising at least one key passage and key latches 12 and 13 identical to those of the locker shown in the figures.

La clé propre du consigneur représenté est destinée à être fixée par l'intermédiaire d'une chaíne CH (figure 5) au boítier du consigneur. En pratique, une vis V1 emprisonne le dernier maillon de la chaíne CH dans la coquille inférieure C1. Le dernier maillon de l'autre bout de la chaíne est fixé à la partie de préhension (ou garde 54) de la clé, dans l'ouverture 56 qu'elle comporte.The proper key of the depicted deputy is intended to be attached via a CH chain (Figure 5) to locker box. In practice, a V1 screw traps the last link in the CH chain in the lower shell C1. The last link at the other end of the chain is fixed to the grip part (or guard 54) of the key, in the opening 56 which it comprises.

On se réfère maintenant aux figures 2A, 2B, 2C et 2D pour décrire les éléments du consigneur représentés sur les figures 1A et 1B, dans une position stable selon laquelle :

  • une tête de clé 5 est emprisonnée dans le consigneur par les loquets 12 et 13 (figure 2C) et
  • le tiroir de pièces 3, libéré, est dans une position haute.
We now refer to FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D to describe the elements of the locker shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, in a stable position according to which:
  • a key head 5 is trapped in the locker by the latches 12 and 13 (FIG. 2C) and
  • the coin drawer 3, released, is in a high position.

En se référant à la figure 2C, la partie élargie 51 de la tête de clé est en appui sur les butées de clé 10 et 11. Les pièces monobloc portant ces butées de clé sont alors basculées et présentent ainsi les loquets de clé 12 et 13 aux alvéoles 52 et 53 de la clé. Lorsque la tête de clé est introduite dans le couloir de clé, sa tête élargie vient en butée contre les pièces monobloc en les faisant basculer, de sorte que les loquets de clé 12 et 13 font saillie du couloir de clé et viennent se loger dans les alvéoles 52 et 53 de la clé, en emprisonnant cette dernière.Referring to Figure 2C, the enlarged portion 51 of the key head rests on key stops 10 and 11. The monobloc parts carrying these key stops are then tilted and thus present the key latches 12 and 13 to alveoli 52 and 53 of the key. When the key head is introduced into the key channel, its enlarged head comes in stop against the one-piece parts by tilting them, so that the key latches 12 and 13 protrude from the corridor of key and are housed in cells 52 and 53 of the key, by imprisoning the latter.

Le tiroir de pièces 3, dans sa position haute, est désengagé des loquets de tiroir 14 et 15 (figure 2D). Les loquets de pièces 41 et 42 sont éloignés l'un de l'autre, de sorte qu'une pièce P1 (P2) peut être introduite ou retirée librement du consigneur.The coin drawer 3, in its high position, is disengaged drawer latches 14 and 15 (Figure 2D). The latches of parts 41 and 42 are distant from each other, so that a part P1 (P2) can be freely inserted or removed of the consignor.

En se référant maintenant à la figure 2B, les épingles 21 et 22 comprennent une première extrémité solidaire des pièces monobloc 1, en particulier sur une partie comportant les loquets de tiroir 15 (ou 14). L'autre extrémité des ressorts en épingle 21 (et 22) repose sur une paroi PR1 sensiblement horizontale et aménagée dans la coquille inférieure C1 du boítier. Par ailleurs, les lames ressorts 23 et 24 supportent la tige cylindrique 2 et reposent sur une seconde paroi PR2 aménagée dans la coquille C1. En particulier, il est prévu une dénivelée entre les parois PR1 et PR2, la paroi PR2 surplombant la paroi PR1.Referring now to Figure 2B, pins 21 and 22 include a first end integral with the parts monoblock 1, in particular on a part comprising the drawer latches 15 (or 14). The other end of the springs hairpin 21 (and 22) rests on a wall PR1 substantially horizontal and fitted in the lower shell C1 of the housing. Furthermore, the leaf springs 23 and 24 support the cylindrical rod 2 and rest on a second wall PR2 fitted in the shell C1. In particular, it is planned a drop in height between the walls PR1 and PR2, the wall PR2 overhanging the wall PR1.

En se référant à la figure 1A, le tiroir 3, en passant de sa position haute à sa position basse, vient en appui contre les lames ressorts 23 et 24, incurvées avec une convexité tournée vers le tiroir 3. Les lames ressorts 23 et 24, comprimées, s'affaissent sensiblement et la tige cylindrique 2 se déplace en translation vers le bas, ainsi que tout l'équipage mobile portant les loquets de clé et les loquets de tiroir.Referring to Figure 1A, the drawer 3, passing from its high position in its low position, bears against leaf springs 23 and 24, curved with turned convexity towards drawer 3. The spring blades 23 and 24, compressed, sag substantially and the cylindrical rod 2 moves in translation downwards, as well as all the moving equipment carrying key latches and drawer latches.

On se réfère maintenant à la figure 2A pour décrire une interaction entre le tiroir de pièces 3 et les loquets de pièces 41 et 42. Les loquets de pièces 41 et 42 sont articulés autour d'axes 45 et 46 portés par des parois de support prévues sur la coquille inférieure C1 du boítier. Les loquets de pièces comprennent des plans 43 et 44 inclinés vers le tiroir de pièces 3. Le tiroir comporte, de façon homologue, des surfaces inclinées 31 et 32. Ainsi, lorsque le tiroir de pièces 3 passe de sa position haute à sa position basse, les surfaces 31 et 32 s'appuient contre les plans inclinés 43 et 44, tandis que les loquets de pièces 41 et 42 sont maintenus à la même hauteur par leur axe 45 et 46, et ne suivent donc pas le mouvement général de translation vers le bas.We now refer to FIG. 2A to describe a interaction between the coin drawer 3 and the latches of parts 41 and 42. The latches of parts 41 and 42 are articulated around axes 45 and 46 carried by support walls provided on the lower shell C1 of the housing. Latches of parts include planes 43 and 44 inclined towards the coin drawer 3. The drawer includes, in a homologous manner, inclined surfaces 31 and 32. Thus, when the drawer parts 3 pass from its high position to its low position, the surfaces 31 and 32 bear against the inclined planes 43 and 44, while the coin latches 41 and 42 are maintained at the same height by their axes 45 and 46, and therefore do not follow not the general downward movement of translation.

Lorsqu'une pièce de monnaie est introduite dans une fente de pièces, aménagée dans la coquille supérieure C2 du boítier, elle (P1 ou P2) s'achemine dans un couloir de pièces sensiblement parallèle au tiroir 3, jusqu'à une paire de butées de pièces. Cette pièce, en poussant contre les butées que porte le tiroir 3, déplace le tiroir coulissant 3 vers le bas et les loquets de pièces 41 et 42 basculant ainsi vers le tiroir en bloquant la pièce de monnaie introduite dans le consigneur.When a coin is inserted into a slot parts, fitted in the upper shell C2 of the housing, it (P1 or P2) travels in a corridor of rooms substantially parallel to drawer 3, up to a pair of stops rooms. This piece, pushing against the stops that door drawer 3, move the sliding drawer 3 down and the coin latches 41 and 42 thus tilting towards the drawer by blocking the coin inserted in the deposit.

On se réfère maintenant aux figures 3A, 3B, 3C et 3D pour décrire les différents éléments du consigneur, lorsque le tiroir 3 est dans sa position basse.We now refer to Figures 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D for describe the different elements of the consignor, when the drawer 3 is in its low position.

Les lames ressorts 23 et 24 sont comprimées par le tiroir 3 dans sa position basse et la tige 2, ainsi que les ensembles monobloc 1 occupent une position basse. En particulier, les ressorts en épingle 21 et 22, enroulés autour de la tige 2 et munis de l'une de leur extrémité reposant sur la paroi PR1, font basculer les pièces monobloc dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre, telles que représentées sur la figure 3B. Les loquets 12 et 13 sont donc tournés vers le bas et libèrent les alvéoles 52 et 53 de la tête de clé (figure 3C).The leaf springs 23 and 24 are compressed by the drawer 3 in its low position and the rod 2, as well as the assemblies monobloc 1 occupy a low position. In particular, hairpin springs 21 and 22, wrapped around rod 2 and provided with one of their ends resting on the wall PR1, tilt the one-piece parts clockwise of a watch, as shown in FIG. 3B. The latches 12 and 13 are therefore turned downwards and release the cells 52 and 53 of the key head (FIG. 3C).

En revanche, les loquets de tiroir 14 et 15 basculent vers le haut et viennent emprisonner le tiroir 3 dans sa position basse (figure 3C). On the other hand, the drawer latches 14 and 15 tilt towards the high and lock the drawer 3 in its position low (Figure 3C).

Ainsi, lorsque le tiroir 3 est dans sa position haute, l'introduction d'une pièce P1 (ou P2) dans le consigneur crée une poussée de la pièce contre les butées de pièces du tiroir 3, lequel subit un mouvement de translation vers le bas. La compression des lames ressorts 23 et 24 permet à la tige cylindrique 2 de se déplacer vers le bas par gravité, avec les pièces monobloc 1. Les ressorts en épingle 21 et 22 font basculer ces pièces monobloc, de sorte que les loquets de clé 12 et 13 se désengagent des alvéoles 52 et 53 de la tête de clé en pivotant vers le bas, tandis que les loquets de tiroirs 14 et 15 pivotent vers le haut en venant emprisonner le tiroir dans sa position basse. Par ailleurs, lorsque le tiroir passe de sa position haute à sa position basse les surfaces 31 et 32 viennent en appui contre les plans inclinés 43 et 44, de sorte que les loquets de pièces 41 et 42 basculent vers la pièce introduite, pour son emprisonnement.So, when the drawer 3 is in its high position, the introduction of a piece P1 (or P2) in the locker creates a push of the part against the parts stops of the drawer 3, which undergoes a downward translational movement. The compression of the leaf springs 23 and 24 allows the rod cylindrical 2 to move down by gravity, with monobloc parts 1. The pin springs 21 and 22 are tilt these one-piece parts, so that the key latches 12 and 13 disengage from alveoli 52 and 53 of the head of key by pivoting downwards, while the latches of drawers 14 and 15 pivot upwards trapping the drawer in its low position. Furthermore, when the drawer moves from its high position to its low position surfaces 31 and 32 bear against the inclined planes 43 and 44, so that the coin latches 41 and 42 switch to the inserted part, for its imprisonment.

En revanche, lorsque la tête de clé est introduite dans le boítier du consigneur et vient en butée contre les parties 10 et 11 des pièces monobloc 1 (figure 2C), la poussée de la clé contre les butées comprime les ressorts en épingle 21 et 22, de sorte que les loquets de tiroir 14 et 15 se désengagent du tiroir en pivotant vers le bas et libèrent ainsi le tiroir 3. Lorsque le tiroir 3 remonte vers sa position haute, les lames ressorts 23 et 24 ne sont plus sous contrainte et permettent ainsi à la tige cylindrique 2 de se déplacer vers le haut. Les pièces monobloc 1 remontent aussi vers le haut, tandis que les parties des pièces monobloc comportant les loquets de tiroirs 14 et 15 sont retenues par les ressorts en épingle 21 et 22. Les loquets de clé 12 et 13 remontent alors dans le passage de clé et emprisonnent la tête de clé par ses alvéoles 52 et 53.However, when the key head is inserted into the locker box and comes into abutment against the parts 10 and 11 of the one-piece parts 1 (FIG. 2C), the thrust of the key against the stops compresses the pin springs 21 and 22, so that the drawer latches 14 and 15 disengage from the drawer by pivoting downwards and thus free the drawer 3. When the drawer 3 goes back to its high position, the blades springs 23 and 24 are no longer under stress and allow thus the cylindrical rod 2 to move upwards. The monobloc pieces 1 also go up, while that the parts of the monobloc parts comprising the latches of drawers 14 and 15 are retained by the pin springs 21 and 22. The key latches 12 and 13 then go up in the key passage and trap the key head by its alveoli 52 and 53.

Le tiroir 3, libéré, remonte sous l'action des lames ressorts 23 et 24 et les loquets de pièces 41 et 42, sous l'effet de la poussée vers le haut d'une pièce de monnaie précédemment introduite, s'écartent en libérant cette pièce. Drawer 3, released, rises under the action of the leaf springs 23 and 24 and the latches of parts 41 and 42, under the effect of the upward push of a coin previously introduced, move away by releasing this part.

Ainsi, l'agencement des différents éléments du consigneur confère à ce dernier un caractère bistable avec :

  • un premier état stable dans lequel une pièce est emprisonnée et une clé est libérée, et
  • un second état stable dans lequel une clé est emprisonnée et une pièce est libérée.
Thus, the arrangement of the different elements of the locker gives the latter a bistable character with:
  • a first stable state in which a part is trapped and a key is released, and
  • a second stable state in which a key is trapped and a coin is released.

On se réfère maintenant aux figures 4A et 4B pour décrire des modes de réalisation particulièrement avantageux de la clé du consigneur selon l'invention.We now refer to FIGS. 4A and 4B to describe particularly advantageous embodiments of the key to locker according to the invention.

La garde de la clé 54 est avantageusement rainurée sur sa surface, ce qui permet notamment :

  • d'une part, d'améliorer la préhension de la garde 54 de la clé, et
  • d'autre part, d'augmenter la surface d'échange calorifique pour le refroidissement de la garde de la clé, pendant une étape de démoulage que comporte un procédé de fabrication d'une telle clé.
The guard of the key 54 is advantageously grooved on its surface, which allows in particular:
  • on the one hand, to improve the grip of the guard 54 of the key, and
  • on the other hand, to increase the heat exchange surface for cooling the guard of the key, during a demolding step that involves a method of manufacturing such a key.

Ces rainures 55 peuvent être sensiblement dans le prolongement de la tête de la clé 5 (figure 4A) ou encore perpendiculaires à cette direction (figure 4B).These grooves 55 may be substantially in the extension of the head of the key 5 (Figure 4A) or even perpendicular to this direction (Figure 4B).

En se référant à la figure 5, il est prévu avantageusement une rainure de renfort 61 sur un capot aménagé sur la coquille supérieure C2, pour l'introduction des pièces, ce capot étant muni de deux fentes 62 et 63 pour les deux types de pièces P1 et P2.Referring to Figure 5, it is advantageously provided a reinforcement groove 61 on a cover arranged on the upper shell C2, for the introduction of the parts, this hood being provided with two slots 62 and 63 for both types of parts P1 and P2.

Une telle rainure de renfort permet de rigidifier ce capot, de sorte que ce dernier soit apte à subir des contraintes mécaniques particulières, liées à l'introduction de pièces dans le consigneur ou autres. Such a reinforcement groove makes it possible to stiffen this cover, so that the latter is able to undergo stresses special mechanics, linked to the introduction of parts in the locker or others.

Le consigneur selon l'invention est destiné à être fixé sur la barre-poignée BPO d'un chariot (non représenté). A cet effet, au moins une vis auto-taraudante V2 (préférentiellement deux vis) est propre à s'introduire dans la barre-poignée BPO précitée. Il est prévu dans la coquille inférieure C1 du boítier du consigneur selon l'invention un passage pour cette vis auto-taraudante V2, en vue de la fixation du consigneur à la barre-poignée.The locker according to the invention is intended to be fixed on the BPO handle bar of a trolley (not shown). In this effect, at least one self-tapping screw V2 (preferably two screws) is suitable for entering the handle bar BPO supra. It is provided in the lower shell C1 of the locker box according to the invention a passage for this self-tapping screw V2, for the fixing the locker to the handle bar.

Le chariot est du type comprenant un dossier rabattable dit "siège-bébé" SB. Un tel dossier pivote vers le consigneur, en particulier vers sa coquille inférieure C1, par exemple lorsque il est souhaité d'emboíter le chariot dans un chariot consécutif d'une file.The trolley is of the type comprising a folding back known as "baby seat" SB. Such a file pivots towards the consignor, in particular towards its lower shell C1, for example when it is desired to fit the cart into a cart consecutive line.

Les consigneurs de la technique antérieure, connus, comportent une coquille inférieure C'1 (représentée en traits pointillés) proéminente et il advient que le dossier SB vienne buter contre cette coquille inférieure C'1.Known prior art recorders include a lower shell C'1 (shown in lines dotted) prominent and it happens that the SB folder come to abut against this lower shell C'1.

Le consigneur comporte une coquille inférieure C1 sensiblement échancrée pour éviter que le dossier SB vienne choquer le consigneur.The locker has a shell lower C1 substantially indented to prevent the SB file comes to shock the master.

Selon l'un des avantages que procure l'introduction des pièces dans un plan sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan d'introduction de la clé 5 dans le consigneur, l'encombrement du consigneur est réduit, ce qui permet de réduire l'épaisseur de la coquille inférieure C1 et, de là, limiter les risques de choc entre le dossier rabattable et le consigneur.According to one of the advantages which the introduction of parts in a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane of introduction of the key 5 in the locker, the size of the locker is reduced, which reduces the thickness of the lower shell C1 and, from there, limit the risk of shock between the folding backrest and the locker.

Dans les exemples représentés sur les figures 1A à 3D, les différentes pièces du consigneur sont réalisées dans une matière métallique. Ainsi, le tiroir 3 est préférentiellement réalisé dans un alliage de type "zamac". En particulier, en se référant à la figure 6A, l'équipage 1, comprenant les loquets de clé et de tiroir, est réalisé donc d'une pièce monobloc, en matière métallique. Les loquets de pièces 41 (figure 7A) sont aussi réalisés en métal. In the examples shown in FIGS. 1A to 3D, the different pieces of the consignor are made in a metallic material. Thus, the drawer 3 is preferably made of a "zamac" type alloy. In particular, in referring to FIG. 6A, the crew 1, comprising the key and drawer latches, is therefore made in one piece monobloc, in metallic material. Coin latches 41 (Figure 7A) are also made of metal.

Dans la variante intéressante représentée sur la figure 6B, l'équipage 1 est réalisé d'une pièce monobloc, en matière plastique. Avantageusement, il est prévu, au moins au niveau du loquet de clé 12 et plus particulièrement à la jonction entre ce loquet 12 et la butée de clé 10, au moins une nervure de renfort 120. Par ailleurs, une partie au moins de la tige cylindrique 2 est surmoulée à proximité du coude 16 de l'équipage. L'épaisseur du loquet de tiroir 14 est augmentée par rapport à la version de l'équipage en métal (figure 6A) pour supporter l'effort du tiroir reposant 3 sur les lames ressorts 23 et 24, montées en compression. Dans cette variante, le loquet de pièce 41 peut être aussi réalisé dans une matière plastique et, de préférence, comprend au moins une nervure de renfort 410.In the interesting variant shown in FIG. 6B, crew 1 is made of a single piece, in terms of plastic. Advantageously, provision is made, at least at the level the key latch 12 and more particularly at the junction between this latch 12 and the key stop 10, at least one reinforcement rib 120. Furthermore, at least part of the cylindrical rod 2 is molded near the elbow 16 of the crew. The thickness of the drawer latch 14 is increased compared to the metal crew version (Figure 6A) to support the force of the drawer resting 3 on the leaf springs 23 and 24, mounted in compression. In this variant, the part latch 41 can also be produced in a plastic material and preferably comprises at least minus a reinforcing rib 410.

Bien entendu, la présente invention ne se limite pas à la forme de réalisation décrite ci-avant à titre d'exemple ; elle s'étend à d'autres variantes.Of course, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above by way of example; it extends to other variants.

Il peut être prévu en outre une nervure de renfort à proximité de la fente de clé 7, en vue de rigidifier cette partie du consigneur qui est souvent soumise à des contraintes mécaniques (introduction de clé, butée contre la barre-poignée d'un chariot précédent dans une file, etc).A reinforcing rib may also be provided nearby of the key slot 7, in order to stiffen this part of the consigner who is often subject to constraints mechanical (key introduction, stop against handle bar from a previous carriage in a queue, etc.).

La tête de la clé 51 est, bien entendu, susceptible de variantes. Cependant, son caractère polyvalent (conféré par la forme de ses alvéoles pour fonctionner avec une pluralité de types de consigneurs) est particulièrement avantageux. The head of the key 51 is, of course, capable of variants. However, its versatile character (conferred by the shape of its cells to operate with a plurality of locker types) is particularly advantageous.

Bien que particulièrement avantageux aussi, l'agencement des différents éléments du consigneur est décrit ci-avant à titre d'exemple. Il peut être prévu une pluralité de variantes selon les applications souhaitées, en particulier pour ce qui concerne les moyens ressorts décrits (ici réalisés sous la forme de lames ressorts 23 et 24 pour supporter l'équipage mobile ou sous la forme de ressorts en épingle 21 et 22 permettant de faire basculer cet équipage mobile).Although particularly advantageous also, the arrangement of different elements of the locker is described above as example. A plurality of variants can be provided depending on the desired applications, in particular with regard to relates to the spring means described (here produced under the form of leaf springs 23 and 24 to support the crew movable or in the form of pin springs 21 and 22 allowing this mobile equipment to tip over).

Le caractère polyvalent du consigneur, pour l'admission de plusieurs types de pièces P1 et P2, particulièrement avanta geux, peut néanmoins être supprimé dans une variante simplifiée. Un consigneur selon une telle variante n'accepterait qu'un seul type de pièces, tandis que son tiroir de pièces ne comporterait qu'une paire de butée.The versatile nature of the consignor, for the admission of several types of parts P1 and P2, particularly advantageous geux, can nevertheless be deleted in a simplified variant. A locker in such a variant would not accept only one type of coin, while its coin drawer would include only one pair of stops.

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  1. Deposit-retaining device for a trolley, of the type comprising a housing (C1, C2), provided with means for attachment (V2) to part of a trolley, particularly its handlebar (BPO), and a flexible connector such as a chain (CH) from which is suspended a coupling member of a specific form known as a key (5), said housing comprising on the inside:
    a key slide (5) and a coin or token slide (P1, P2), opposite corresponding entry slots for a key (7) and coin (62, 63),
    a drawer (3) comprising at least one coin stop (BP11, BP21) and capable of moving within the coin slide in the process of inserting a coin in the corresponding slot, and
    a moveable assembly comprising:
    a) at least one first latch (14, 15) for locking the drawer (3) in a locking position for the coin and a release position for the key, and
    b) at least one second latch (12, 13) for preventing the key from being removed while freeing the drawer towards a locking position for the key and a release position for the coin,
       characterised in that the plane of insertion of the coin is substantially perpendicular to the plane of insertion of the key, which is deemed to be substantially horizontal, so as to reduce the bulk of the deposit-retaining device,
       in that the movable assembly comprises an elbowed member (1) pivoting substantially on its elbow (16) and carrying, on either side of the elbow, the first latch (14, 15) and the second latch (12, 13),
       and in that the member further comprises, nearest the second latch, at least one key stop (10, 11) delimiting the key slide,
    such that the insertion of a key, by pushing back the key stop, causes the member to pivot, thereby releasing the drawer into a top position, while the insertion of a coin, by pushing the drawer into a bottom position, causes the member to pivot in the other direction, thereby releasing the key and securing the drawer in its bottom position.
  2. Deposit-retaining device according to claim 1, characterised in that it comprises first spring means (23, 24) on which the drawer (3) bears, which are mounted in compression in the housing (C1) when the drawer is in its bottom position.
  3. Deposit-retaining device according to claim 2, characterised in that the elbow (16, 2) of the member is arranged to bear on the first spring means (23, 24) and in that the device comprises means (21, 22) for retaining part of the member, on the side nearest the first latch (14, 15), so that when the drawer (3) is moved towards its bottom position the first spring means (23, 24) are compressed and the member pivots, thereby releasing the key.
  4. Deposit-retaining device according to claim 3, characterised in that it comprises second spring means (21, 22) for retaining the member, comprising one end which is integral with the housing and another end which is integral with said part of the member nearest the first latch.
  5. Deposit-retaining device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the movable assembly further comprises at least one third latch (41, 42) adapted to co-operate with the drawer (3):
    in order to block a coin (P1, P2) inserted in the coin slide when the drawer (3) is in its bottom position, and
    in order to release this coin when the drawer (3) is in its upper position.
  6. Deposit-retaining device according to claim 5, characterised in that the third latch is made in the general form of a hook (41, 42) turned towards the drawer (3) and arranged against a side wall of the drawer (31, 32), and in that said side wall comprises a notch, while the hook comprises, opposite the wall, a plane (43, 44) inclined towards the drawer and adapted to co-operate with the notch (31, 32), so that:
    when the drawer (3) moves relative to the hook (41, 42) towards its bottom position, the wall (31, 32) exerts a force on the inclined plane (43, 44), causing the hook to pivot towards the drawer into a locking position for the coin,
    whereas, when the drawer is in its top position, the inclined plane (43, 44) is substantially accommodated in the notch (31, 32), and the hook is in a release position for the coin.
  7. Device according to claim 6, characterised in that the housing comprises means for holding the hook (45, 46) in order to prevent a translatory movement of the hook while allowing it to pivot.
  8. Deposit-retaining device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it is intended to be mounted on a trolley having a foldable backrest (SB), opposite the deposit-retaining device, and in that part of the housing (C1) is substantially notched in order to allow the backrest to fold back freely without abutting on the deposit-retaining device.
  9. Deposit-retaining device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises at least one self-tapping screw (V2) for fixing to the handlebar (BP).
  10. Deposit-retaining device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the key (5) comprises a plurality of grooves (55) in its gripping part (54).
  11. Deposit-retaining device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the coin entry slot (62, 63) is formed in a concavity in the housing (C2), provided with a reinforcing lip (61).
  12. Deposit-retaining device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it is arranged to accept a plurality of types of coin (P1, P2) and in that the drawer comprises a plurality of pairs of coin stops (BP11, BP12, BP21, BP22), the stops in any one pair being spaced at a certain distance depending on a particular type of coin.
  13. Device according to claim 12, characterised in that the housing comprises a plurality of coin slots (62, 63).
  14. Deposit-retaining device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the member (1) is made in one piece from a metallic material.
  15. Deposit-retaining device according to one of claims 5 and 6, characterised in that the third latch (41, 42) is made of a metallic material.
  16. Deposit-retaining device according to one of claims 5 and 6, characterised in that the third latch (41, 42) is made of a plastic material and preferably provided with at least one reinforcing rib (410).
  17. Deposit-retaining device according to one of claims 1 to 13, 15 and 16, characterised in that the member (1) is made in one piece from a plastic material.
  18. Deposit-retaining device according to claim 17, characterised in that the second latch (12, 13) at least of the member (1) comprises at least one reinforcing rib (120).
  19. Deposit-retaining device according to one of claims 17 and 18, characterised in that the movable member comprises a pivot axis in the form of an overmoulded rod (2) close to the elbow (16).
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FR9915614A FR2802325B1 (en) 1999-12-10 1999-12-10 LOCKER DEVICE FOR REDUCED SIZE
FR9915614 1999-12-10
PCT/FR2000/003375 WO2001043085A1 (en) 1999-12-10 2000-12-04 More compact deposit device for carts

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