Patent GB-518677-A (GB)
Abstract: 518,677. Totalizators. SIEMENS BROS. & CO., Ltd.. and BROOME, J. H. Aug. 30, 1938. No 25383. [Class 40 (i)] In the case of multiple class bets, e.g., each way bets and " field" bets, i.e., bets in which a particular runner is backed to win with each of the other runners in the second place, separate tickets are issued in succession by a single ticket printing and issuing machine for each of the simple bets involved. The systems are described, one, Fig. 1 (not shown), for "win," ' place," and "each way" bets and the other for simple forecast and " field bets. In both cases the machines resemble those described in Specification 367,354, [Group XIX], and comprise a master printing member which is clutched to a power shaft on the operation of a magnet MCT and then gives two complete rotations to a wiper MW and one complete rotation, considered to be divided into 24 positions, to a cam shaft controlling springs K. The positions in which the condition of the springs K is the reverse of that shown are indicated by the adjacent numerals. Additional clutches SC, CC, BC, RNC, couple the printing members to drive at the appropriate points in the cycle having regard to the position of a race number switch, and keys for the runner or runners, class of bet and stake. The keys control the totalizator counters over a group of lines common to several machines by way of an assignor, the arrangements resembling those described in Specification 351,954, [Group XIX]. The stakes are signalled as multiples of units as described in Specification 367,355, [Group XIX]. Specification 427,413, [Group XXIV], also is referred to. System for forecast betting.-UL is normally energized and on the operation of a key in each of the strips 1CK, 2CK, SK to register respectively the runner backed to win, the runner backed to run second (or a " field bet) and the stake, the corresponding key strip contacts CPC, BPC, SPC and MC1, MB1, MS1 are actuated and the start relay M pulls up. When the transmission line is assigned S pulls up to give the necessary signals to the totalizator counters and when these have responded R, RH pull up, S falls back and the assignor moves away. The main clutch magnet MCT is then energized over wiper fbs4 of a back-stroke stepby-step switch FBS normally standing in position 1 or one of the other starting positions round its bank. The motor is energized over MC1 and the wiper MW begins to rotate. Assuming a simple forecast bet there will be keys depressed corresponding to the first and second choice runners and to the stake and as the wiper MW rotates it completes circuits for the clutch magnets CC, BC and SC of the adjustable printing members in positions corresponding to the depressed keys and for the clutch magnet RNC in a position depending on the position of a race number switch controlled from the central position. When the wiper MW reaches its normally occupied position (the cam shaft being in position 12) the ticket, appropriately printed, is issued. The clutch magnet MCT however is still operated and MW is given a further rotation during which the cam springs release the auxiliary clutch magnets and energize the key release magnets C, B, C and a relay P, the mechanical arrangement of the clutches being such that the adjustable' printing members are restored to normal by the driving means. When the key strip contacts are restored relays M, R, RH, UL fall back and the clutch magnet MCT is released, the clutch and the springs mc1 however remaining effective until the main member reaches normal in which position P is released and the motor is disconnected, the circuit now being in its normal condition. In the case of a " field bet the key FM in the 2nd choice runner strip is operated instead of a key denoting an individual runner to energize a relay FB. Appropriate signals are sent to the totalizator and in due course R operates the main clutch magnet MCT as before. A ticket is now issued as previously described except that the 2nd choice runner is marked by the wiper fbs1 of the switch FBS. When the cam shaft reaches position 14 however FBA interacts with FBSDM to give the switch FBS one step. No circuit is made for P and the key release magnets, the motor circuit being maintained through a resistance to limit its speed by the relay FB. After FBS has stepped, MCT which was released momentarily pulls up again and the issue of another ticket with fbs1 in a different position begins. The position of the first choice runner is marked by the keys 1CK in the bank fbs2 and the switch is thus caused to skip the position of this runner by self-interruption. When tickets have been issued for the whole field, wiper fbs4 completes a circuit for RG and fbs6 energizes relay P and the key release magnets. On the release of key F, FB falls and the switch FBS moves to its next starting position. Faulty operation.-If the switch FBS fails to restore, the issue of tickets is suspended since M cannot operate. A similar suspension occurs by the release of relay UL if the race number switch is out of step with the corresponding control switch at the central point or if the operator there deliberately removes potential from the wires ODD, EVEN. Ticket issuing is suspended also if a key fails to release and so keeps M, R, RG and P energized after the main printing member reaches normal. Failure of relay P to operate at the proper time stops the motor in position 16.5 and failure of RG to operate prevents the release of P and so prevents re-operation of MCT. The condition of RG may be indicated by a supervisory lamp. If the ticket roll fails to be fed correctly and when it is exhausted circuits are made at PF or PR for holding P. A wrong setting may be cancelled by energizing the key releasing magnets by means of a key CAK which energizes a relay CC. This prevents the assigning of the common signalling line to the totalizator. This operation may be made to take place automatically when a blank key is pressed. Test tickets.-Operation of keys in the first and second choice runner groups together with a special key IT in the stake group, which operates a relay T, causes the issue of a test ticket without the operation of the totalizator counters. System for win, place and each way bets, Fig. 1 (not shown).-This is essentially the same as the system just described but since only two tickets have to be issued in the case of a multiple bet the switch FBS is unnecessary, the whole of the necessary circuit modification for each way bets being made by two relays, Suspension of betting.-The release of UL by the operator at the central point to prevent the issue of further tickets is delayed until the issue of a series of tickets which has already been begun, is completed. Specification 393,348, [Group XIX], also is referred to.