Secure coin collection device for pre-payment machine
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
G07F-009/06
출원번호
US-0554429
(1983-11-22)
우선권정보
FR-0012934 (1980-06-11)
발명자
/ 주소
Fillod, Maurice
Larriere, Jean-Francois
출원인 / 주소
Flonic S.A.
대리인 / 주소
Gaudier, Dale
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
12인용 특허 :
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초록▼
A pre-payment machine includes a strong-box intended for temporarily storing coins introduced into the machine prior to their collection by means of a connected collection device, this strong-box being especially designed in order to be protected against break-ins. The strong-box is made up of two s
A pre-payment machine includes a strong-box intended for temporarily storing coins introduced into the machine prior to their collection by means of a connected collection device, this strong-box being especially designed in order to be protected against break-ins. The strong-box is made up of two sections: the first is a receptacle which forms an integral part of the housing itself of the machine and has a collection aperture usually closed by a seal; and the other is a lid secured to the receptacle by means controlled by the seal and disposed substantially within the receptacle. In one embodiment the securing means is a pin which engages the lid and the seal when in its closed position. In a second embodiment the securing means is one or more tabs formed integral with the slide which engage openings formed in a part of the lid, and one or more tabs formed integral with a part of the lid which engage openings formed in the bottom of the receptacle when the seal is in its closed position. The seal can only be maneuvered in the open position by coupling the collection device with the housing of the machine.
대표청구항▼
1. In a pre-payment machine of the type having a single housing and including therewithin means for evaluating coins and means for distributing objects or access authorization for obtaining services, an improved strong-box for the temporary storage of coins collected by the machine prior to their
1. In a pre-payment machine of the type having a single housing and including therewithin means for evaluating coins and means for distributing objects or access authorization for obtaining services, an improved strong-box for the temporary storage of coins collected by the machine prior to their transfer into a collection device which is removably connectable to the machine, the strong-box comprising: a receptacle for said coins formed by at least part of the housing and having a collection aperture provided therein communicating with the coin receptacle; a removable lid disposed within the housing and normally covering the coin receptacle; a movable seal normally covering the collection aperture, the seal being movable from a position covering the collection aperture to a position uncovering the collection aperture; locking means associated with the movable seal, the locking means normally securing the seal in a position covering the collection aperture, the locking means being responsive to at least the engagement of the collection device directly to the housing and adjacent to the seal to release the seal and allow movement of the seal from the position covering the collection aperture to the position uncovering the collection aperture; and means for securing the lid to the coin receptacle, the lid securing means being disposed substantially within the coin receptacle and normally engaging the seal when the seal is in the position covering the collection aperture, the lid securing means being responsive to the movement of the seal from the position covering the collection aperture to the position uncovering the collection aperture to release the lid and allow its removal. 2. The machine of claim 1 wherein the seal comprises a slide having an opening which is movable into a position coincident with the collection aperture of the housing. 3. The machine of claim 2 wherein the lid securing means comprises a pin having a groove near one of its ends, and the slide has a notch on its periphery engaging the groove when the collection aperture is covered by the slide. 4. The machine of claim 2 wherein the collection device includes a movable drawer contained therein, a movable stop formed integral with the drawer, and the slide has a recess for removably receiving the movable stop. 5. The machine of claim 1 wherein the locking means comprises a lock provided within the coin receptacle, the lock having a bolt which, in a first position blocks the seal, and lock actuating means associated with the collection device for releasing the lock and enabling movement of the bolt to a position which does not block the seal, the locking means further including a spring bolt normally blocking the seal but responsive to the engagement of the collection device to the housing to release the seal and allow movement thereof. 6. The machine of claim 4 wherein the housing has grooves provided thereon for guiding the collection device into proximity with the collection aperture of the housing. 7. The machine of claim 6 wherein the collection device includes a movable bolt and wherein the grooves of the housing are arranged to cooperate with the movable bolt upon engagement of the collection device so as to maintain the movable stop in a position preventing its introduction into the recess of the slide, whereby unbolting of the movable stop is prevented except when the collection device is engaged in the grooves of the housing. 8. The machine of claim 1, wherein the collection aperture is arranged under the machine in a lower section of the housing. 9. The machine of claim 1 further including means for detachably securing the housing onto a fixed support, wherein the housing securing means are disposed within the strong-box. 10. The machine of claim 1 wherein the lid securing means comprises at least one tab formed as part of the seal which engages at least one opening formed in the lid when the collection aperture is covered by the seal. 11. The machine of claim 10 wherein the lid includes at least one tab which engages at least one opening formed in the coin receptacle when the lid covers the coin receptacle. 12. In a pre-payment machine of the type having a single housing and including therewithin means for evaluating coins and means for distributing objects or access authorizations for obtaining services, an improved strong-box for the temporary storage of coins collected by the machine prior to their transfer into a collection device which is removably connectable to the machine, the strong-box comprising: a receptacle for said coins formed by at least part of the housing and having a collection aperture provided therein communicating with the coin receptacle; a removable lid disposed within the housing and normally covering the coin receptacle; a movable seal normally covering the collection aperture, the seal being movable from a position covering the collection aperture to a position uncovering the collection aperture; locking means associated with the movable seal, the locking means normally securing the seal in a position covering the collection aperture, the locking means being responsive to at least the engagement of the collection device directly to the housing and adjacent to the seal to release the seal and allow movement of the seal from the position covering the collection aperture to the position uncovering the collection aperture; and means for securing the lid to the coin receptacle, the lid securing means being disposed substantially within the coin receptacle and comprising at least one tab formed as part of the seal which engages at least one opening formed in the lid when the seal is in the position covering the collection aperture, the lid securing means being responsive to the movement of the seal from the position covering the collection aperture to the position uncovering the collection aperture to release the lid and allow its removal. 13. The machine of claim 12 wherein the lid includes at least one tab which engages at least one opening formed in the coin receptacle when the lid covers the coin receptacle. 14. The machine of claim 12 wherein the seal comprises a slide having an opening which is movable into a position coincident with the collection aperture of the housing. 15. The machine of claim 14 wherein the collection device includes a movable drawer contained therein, a movable stop formed integral with the drawer, and the slide has a recess for removably receiving the movable stop. 16. The machine of claim 12 wherein the locking means comprises a lock provided within the coin receptacle, the lock having a bolt which, in a first position blocks the seal, and lock actuating means associated with the collection device for releasing the lock and enabling movement of the bolt to a position which does not block the seal, the locking means further including a spring bolt normally blocking the seal but responsive to the engagement of the collection device to the housing to release the seal and allow movement thereof. 17. The machine of claim 15 wherein the housing has grooves provided thereon for guiding the collection device into proximity with the collection aperture of the housing. 18. The machine of claim 17 wherein the collection device includes a movable bolt and wherein the grooves of the housing are arranged to cooperate with the movable bolt upon engagement of the collection device so as to maintain the movable stop in a position preventing its introduction into the recess of the slide, whereby unbolting of the movable stop is prevented except when the collection device is engaged in the grooves of the housing. 19. The machine of claim 12 wherein the collection aperture is arranged under the machine in a lower section of the housing. 20. The machine of claim 12 further including means for detachably securing the housing onto a fixed support, wherein the housing securing means are disposed within the strong-box.
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