Apparatus for alerting shoppers at a checkout register
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
G08B-021/00
G08B-021/24
출원번호
US-0287393
(2011-11-02)
등록번호
US-8400324
(2013-03-19)
발명자
/ 주소
Jaeger, Arthur W
출원인 / 주소
Jaeger, Arthur W
대리인 / 주소
James Ray & Assoc
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
5인용 특허 :
7
초록▼
An apparatus for alerting shoppers at a checkout register having a bagging station with a rotating member having at least one bag support that is capable of pivoting between a first position, wherein the support is disposed prior to loading a merchandise into an at least one bag supported on the at
An apparatus for alerting shoppers at a checkout register having a bagging station with a rotating member having at least one bag support that is capable of pivoting between a first position, wherein the support is disposed prior to loading a merchandise into an at least one bag supported on the at least one bag support, and a second position wherein the at least one bag support is tilted outwardly relative to the bagging station. The apparatus includes at least one switch in contact with the bag support and an indicator in electrical communication with the switch for indicating that the at least one bag support is disposed in the second position.
대표청구항▼
1. An apparatus for alerting shoppers at a checkout register having a bagging station with at least one bag support, said apparatus comprising: (a) means for pivoting the at least one bag support between a first position wherein a portion of the at least one bag support is disposed generally perpend
1. An apparatus for alerting shoppers at a checkout register having a bagging station with at least one bag support, said apparatus comprising: (a) means for pivoting the at least one bag support between a first position wherein a portion of the at least one bag support is disposed generally perpendicular to a vertical surface of the bagging station prior to loading a merchandise into an at least one bag supported on the at least one bag support and a second position wherein the at least one bag support is tilted outwardly relative to a vertical plane of the bagging station so that one end of the portion of the at least one bag support is separated a distance from said vertical surface of the bagging station; and(b) means for annunciating the at least one bag support being disposed in said second position. 2. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said means for annunciating is at least one light in electrical communication with a switch responsive to said bag support being disposed in one of said first and second positions. 3. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said pivoting means includes a hinge. 4. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said annunciating means includes at least one indicator having a light source energized to emit light in response to said sensing means operable to sense said at least one of said plurality of bag supports being in said second position. 5. An apparatus for alerting shoppers at a checkout register, said apparatus comprising: (a) a bagging carousel including a base and a rotating member;(b) a plurality of bag supports positioned about a circumference of said rotating member, each of said plurality of bag supports including a pair of hooks disposed in a spaced apart relationship with each other, each of said pair of hooks having a first portion disposed generally horizontally, a second portion disposed generally perpendicular to said first portion, said second portion attached to a distal end of said first portion and extending upwardly therefrom, said each of said plurality of bag supports further including a cross member attached at each end thereof to a proximal end of a respective first portion and disposed generally horizontally;(c) one of a channel and an angle attached to said surface of said rotating member and said cross member having an edge portion thereof being so sized and positioned within said channel or angle that said cross member is allowed to pivot relative to said surface of said rotating member between a first position wherein said cross member is disposed adjacent a surface of said rotating member and a second position wherein said cross member separates a distance from said surface of said rotating member; and(d) means for at least urging said each of said plurality of bag supports into said first position when a bag suspended from said each of said plurality of bag supports is removed therefrom;(e) means for sensing position of said each of said plurality of bag supports; and(f) means for annunciating said each of said plurality of bag supports being disposed in said second position. 6. The apparatus, according to claim 5, wherein said at least urging means includes a generally C-shaped notch positioned within a juncture of said first and second portions, said notch is so sized that a handle thickness portion of the bag fits therewithin during a merchandise loading effort, and wherein said notch causes upward movement of said each of said pair of hooks when the bag is removed therefrom. 7. The apparatus, according to claim 5, wherein said sensing means includes an elongated magnetic member in communication with said means for annunciating, said elongated magnetic member mounted for linear movement in a direction being generally perpendicular to said cross member. 8. The apparatus, according to claim 5, wherein said sensing means includes at least one switch disposed for direct engagement with said cross member being disposed in said first position in said close proximity to said surface. 9. The apparatus, according to claim 5, wherein said means for at least urging includes a magnetic member adjustably disposed in said rotating member in a position to engage said cross member. 10. The apparatus, according to claim 9, wherein said magnetic member further includes an adjustment fastener for at least temporarily fixing said magnetic member in said position to engage said cross member. 11. The apparatus, according to claim 5, wherein said means for at least urging includes a detent mechanism operable to temporarily secure said each bag support in said first position. 12. The apparatus, according to claim 5, wherein said annunciating means includes an audible member operable in response to said sensing means sensing said at least one of said plurality of bag supports being in said second position. 13. The apparatus of claim 5, further including a power source disposed within or on said rotating member in electrical communication with said sensing and annunciating means. 14. The apparatus of claim 5, further including a switch manually operable to selectively activate or terminate operation of said sensing and annunciating means. 15. An apparatus for alerting shoppers at a checkout register having a rotating bagging carousel, said apparatus comprising: (a) a rotating member fixedly attached to such rotating bagging carousel;(b) a plurality of bag supports positioned about a circumference of said rotating member, each of said plurality of bag supports including a pair of hooks disposed in a spaced apart relationship with each other, each of said pair of hooks having a first portion a second portion disposed generally perpendicular to said first portion, said second portion attached to a distal end of said first portion and extending vertically therefrom, said each of said plurality of bag supports further including a cross member attached at each end thereof to a proximal end of a respective first portion and disposed generally horizontally;(c) an electrical switch for sensing position of said each of said plurality of bag supports;(d) a sensor actuator rod disposed through a wall of said rotating member, wherein an outer end of said actuator rod is proximal one of said second portion and said cross member and an inner end is proximal said electrical switch;(e) means disposed on an outer surface of said rotating member for pivoting said each of said plurality of bag supports between a first position relative to said surface of said rotating member and a second position relative to said surface;(f) means in contact with one of said second portion and said cross member for urging said each of said plurality of bag supports into said first position when a bag suspended from said each of said plurality of bag supports is removed therefrom;(g) means in communication with said electrical switch for annunciating said each of said plurality of bag supports being disposed in said second position. 16. The apparatus, according to claim 15, wherein said urging means is a coil spring adjustably held in compression.
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