IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR CONVEYING CASH PAPERS OR GOODS BETWEEN THE COUNTERS AND DESKS OF A STORE or office
Year: 1883

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LETTERS PATENT to Herbert John Haddan, of Kensington, Middlesex for an
Invention of IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR CONVEYING CASH PAPERS OR
GOODS BETWEEN THE COUNTERS AND DESKS OF A STORE or office. Com-
municated to him from abroad by Harris Haskell Hayden, of New York
United States
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Herbert John Haddan at
the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 13th July 1883.
HERBERT JOHN HADDAN, of Kensington, Middlesex, "IMPROVEMENTS
IN
APPARATUS FOR CONVEYING CASH PAPERS OR GOODS BETWEEN THE COUNTERS AND
DESKS OF A STORE OR OFFICE." A communication to me from abroad by Harris
Haskell Hayden, of New York, United States..
This invention relates to a system of store service in which carriers or ears are
caused to travel between desk's and stations at different parts of the store for the
purpose of transmitting money, goods, memorauda, etc.; and the invention consists
in certain improvements in the ways or supports for the carriers, in means whereby
the movements of the latter are directed or facilitated, in improvements in the
construction of the carriers, and in certain details of construction of the parts.
The improvements embrace: A system of conveying cash, goods, etc., between
the counters and desk of a store, comprising suspended ways, each radiating from a
main desk and provided with a carrier moving back and forth thereon.
Also the combination with the ways of a store service apparatus, of means for
altering the angle of the ways.
Also the suspended ways provided with stops connected adjustably thereon.
Also of a carrier for moving upon the way of a store service apparatus, provided
with a receptacle and extensible connections between the receptacle and body of
the carrier.
Also of the combination of a carrier having a receptacle detachable or otherwise
extensibly connected thereto and a pendant cord or handle.
Also the improvements embrace providing the carrier with fingers arranged to
prevent the wheels from passing from the way.

page_text: Also the combination of the carrier and a detachable handle adapted for
temporary attachment to the carrier.
Also a holder for the carrier or receptacle thereof secured to a stationary support.
Also a rolling carrier having an annular flange.
Also a way for store service, consisting of L shaped parallel bars adapted to
support cylindrical carriers.
Also the combination with the way of a store service apparatus, of a counter-
balanced hinged section capable of adjustment to alter its angle to the way.
Also of a way provided with a hinged section and catch device arranged to be
struck by the carrier to unlatch the section, and with an automatic gate for closing
.the main line when the section is out of position.
Also of deflectors arranged in respect to a way to tilt and discharge the
carriers.
Also of a receptacle arranged to receive the carriers or contents thereof and
capable of being raised or lowered.
Also the combination of parallel ways and carriers having stems extending
between the ways with slots in one of the ways.
Also the ways of a store apparatus supported by chains or flexible suspensories,
passing from one way to the other through eyes.
Also the rail for a way, consisting of plates bent to form edge flanges for
retaining the connection pieces.
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Also a store service apparatus in which the carriers move upon slotted or
grooved ways, and are propelled by fingers or projections upon bands traversing
such ways.
Also the combination of detaching means, with carriers propelled by bands
traversing grooved ways.
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Also the combination with a travelling band or cable of a store service apparatus,
of carriers moved thereby and means for swinging or opening said carriers to.
discharge the contents thereof.
Also the combination of a movable switch tongue of a store 'service apparatus
and connections whereby said tongue is operated by the carriers to be shunted.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed
by the said Herbert John Haddan in the Patent Office on the 11th January
1884.
HERBERT JOHN HADDAN, of Kensington, Middlesex,
"IMPROVEMENTS IN
APPARATUS FOR CONVEYING CASH, PAPERS, OR GOODS BETWEEN THE COUNTERS AND.
DESKS OF A STORE OR OFFICE," a communication to me from abroad by Harris
Haskell Hayden, of New York, United States.
This invention relates to that system of store service in which carriers or cars
are caused to travel between desks and stations at different parts of the store for
the purpose of transmitting money, goods, memoranda, etc; and the invention
consists in certain improvements in the ways or supports for the carriers, in means
whereby the movements of the latter are directed or facilitated, in improvements
in the construction of the carriers, and in certain details of construction of the
parts.
The first part of the invention is illustrated in Fig. 1 to 3b.
In Fig. 1 and 2, of the drawings, is illustrated in plan diagram and in elevation,
a system of ways in which cach of the ways extends horizontally or nearly so in
a fixed position between the central desk or station C, and the various surrounding
desks or stations D, and carries a car E, which traverses the way back and forth
between its terminal stations.
The ways may be constructed in various forms of rods, troughs, parallel rails, etc,
but great economy and efficiency will result from the employment of light, rods,
wires or cables each. suitably supported at the opposite ends and stretched tightly
between its supports, the car traversing the rail under the impetus imparted by
the hand or in any other suitable manner, and being preferably constructed so as
not to be detachable from its rail. As shown, the rails consist of light, strong
wires, which may be cheaply erected, attract but little attention on account of
their small size, and can be traversed without noise.
The carriers may be detachable from the wires, but as only one carrier can
operate upon a wire at one time, it is usually best to make them undetachable,
thereby preventing injury from the falling of the carriers upon the cases in the
store.
An apparatus constructed as above described possesses many advantages for use
in small establishments over those in which two sets of ways are required,
traversed by all the carriers and with stop devices for arresting each carrier at its.
station. For instance, one carrier is required for each line, there are stop devices
only at the termini, no graded carriers, the stoppage of one carrier does not
interfere with the passage of another and each carrier may remain at rest at its.
station without blocking the way to the other stations.
In some instances the ways may be too long to permit the carriers to be
propelled solely by impetus imparted by hand, in which case the ways may be
temporarily inclined in order that the carriers may be propelled in whole or in
part by gravity.
Apparatus for this purpose is illustrated in Figs. 1ª to 7º.
In this case the carrier of any suitable construction traverses upon the way D,
which may be in the form of a rail, trough, rods, but as shown consists of a wire
fastened at one end to a stationary support G, near the cashier's desk, and at the
other to a slide or traveller F, movable up and down upon a rod or support H.
By raising the slide F, the attendant at the desk I, may incline the way so that
the carrier C, wi'l run towards the main desk, and by depressing the slide, the way:

page_text: is brought to the lower position shown in dotted lines, when the carrier will run
back to the counter I.
Instead of using the slide F, the way may be drawn up by means of a cord L,
passing over a pulley, as shown in Fig 7ª, so as to change the inclination.
The way may be elevated or lowered at one or both ends by means of a cord E,
passing over pulleys and' extending to a station at the opposite end. By this
means the cashier or attendant can recall the carrier after it has been sent to the.
opposite station, or forward it from its station to the other.
When the slide F, is used, it may consist of a frame attached to the wire way,
provided with a friction pulley P, bearing against the rod H, limited in its down-
ward movement by an adjustable stop M, and operated by a cord L, passing over
pulleys.
A catch g pivoted adjacent to the rod H, may be arranged to catch and hold, the
slide when it is at a proper position, the cord E, or L, or both the cords, being
attached to this catch, which is drawn back by a spring s..
A latch b, may be pivoted to the slide F, and arranged to catch upon some part
of the carrier to hold the latter until as the slide reaches its upper position, the
latch b, strikes an arm or stop i, and is tilted so as to release the carrier, which.
then passes down the inclined way to the opposite station.
A buffer 1, arranged to be struck by the carrier, reduces the shock as the carrier
arrives at the cashier's desk, and one or more spring arms o, arranged adjacent to
the way serve to lessen the shock of stopping the carrier as it reaches the opposite
position, a portion of the frame of the carrier being carried between the said arıns,
or between one of them and the way. The said stop device, or any answering the
same purpose, is secured adjustably on the way near each end.
A block or rubber o¹, also serves to
an unusual degree between the arins.
deaden the shock when a carrier passes to
A pin W, arranged as shown in Fig 2ª, prevents the cord L, from slipping off its
pulley.
When the carriers are not detachable from the way A, or when it is preferred to
maintain the carrier upon the track, the introduction of the money, goods or other
matter into the receptacle of the carrier may be greatly facilitated by connecting
such receptacle extensibly to the carrier.
A desirable construction in such cases is shown in Figs. 1b, to 3b, in which each
carrier consists of a frame A, provided with wheels B adapted to the way, and a
receptacle D, so connected to the frame, that it may be moved downward and
upward in respect to the latter, without being wholly detached therefrom.
In Fig 1b, the receptacle is a plate a, a corresponding plate b, constitutes part of
the frame and an extensible spring or band I, connects the two, the said spring
being jointed at one end x, to the plate b, extending through loops c, beneath the
plate a, and being provided at the opposite end with a hook i, for engaging with
the staplo m, on the plate b.
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In Fig 3b, the receptacle is in the form of a box or basket, but it may be of any
other shape, and the connections between the receptacle and the frame may be of
'any character which will permit the receptacle to be drawn down within reach of
the attendant, and will then lift it into contact with the frame.
To facilitate the drawing down of the receptacle it may be provided with a
pendant handle J, or with a pendant cord, shown in dotted lines.
Instead of connecting the receptacle extensibly to the body of the carrier, it
may be connected detachably thereto, the body remaining in permanent connection
with the track.
Such a construction is shown in Figs. 3, 4 and 5.
The body f, of the carrier provided with the usual friction wheels is constructed
to inclose the way A, and is provided with a projection c, with lateral pins d, and
with the latter engage hooks g, upon the frame of the receptacle h, which may;
therefore, be detached from the body by lifting it slightly and moving it to one
side, leaving the body upon the way.

page_text: The upright position of the body when the receptacle is detached, is maintained
either by making the lower portion heavy so as to counterbalance the upper
portion, or providing it with a loop u, which catches upon a finger w, extending
from the arm or hanger I, to which the wire is attached.
The receptacle may be constructed in any suitable manner, as shown, it consists
of two oblong frames j, m, connected together,.the horizontal frame supporting
a flexible bag or pocket of netting, fabric or other material, either elastic or
non-elastic.
The receptacle may be provided with a pendant handle n, which serves as
means of lifting it from the body, as well as for propelling the carrier along the
track.
When the ways are at a considerable distance above the floor, the receptacle may
be reached by employing a supplemental handle F, having a socket x, at the end,
adapted to receive a handle , which in such case is in the form of a pin or
projection shown in Fig 5, a lug r, fitting a notch y, in the handle F, and thereby
preventing the receptacle from turning when supported by the handle.
The operations of the system may be greatly facilitated by providing means for
holding the receptacles when not in use. For instance, a frame H, adapted to
receive and hold the receptacle or the handle thereof, as shown, may be bolted to
the counter or other support.
To prevent derailment and the slipping of the wire between the sides of the
wheels and the frame, the carrier is provided with a plate w¹, extending beneath
the wheels and having fingers i, arranged to form a notch which will prevent the
wire from passing to either side, as shown. Any other arrangement of fingers or
devices may be adopted to effect this result. For instance, a slotted tube m, as
shown in Fig 4ª, may be secured to the carrier so as to inclose the wire.
The second part of the invention relates to a system in which rolling carriers are
used, and is illustrated in Fig 1° to 8°.
The way in this case consists of light, flanged or L shaped bars a, separated but
connected by metal cross braces b, of which different sizes may be employed, so as
to make the way as wide as may be necessary to receive the hollow cylindrical
carriers D, to be used.
These carriers may have hinged ends with cross strips m, of elastic material
or pressed together by springs, as shown by Fig 7 and 8, so as to centre the
object carried.
With the way is combined a section C, forming a continuation of the main
section, or pivoted at an angle to the side of the way, as shown, counterbalanced
and provided with a cord g, so that it may be drawn down to receive a carrier and
then raised at an angle to shoot a carrier with a good impetus on to the way. If
the carrier is received upon the section C, it depresses the latter to a position
adjacent to the attendant;
To remove the carriers at their proper stations, deflectors W, are arranged at an
angle to the ways opposite points where the side flanges a¹, are cut away to leave
recesses x, through which the carriers are discharged after striking the deflectors.
The deflectors may be set in different positions with respect to carriers of different
sizes, so as to discharge each carrier at the proper point.
A receptacle V, 'may be arranged to catch each carrier as it .falls, and such
receptacle may be .counterbalanced or otherwise supported so that it can be drawn
downward or will descend under the weight of the carrier.
A different form of carrier is used with the apparatus illustrated in Figs 1d to 10ª,
in which the carrier has central rib or projection a, if a rolling carrier is used, or
when the carrier has frictional wheels as shown, each of the latter may have a
central rib which extends between the rails, while a stem d, of the frame also
extends downward between the rails and supports the receptacle f.
One of the rails is severed to form a slot 7, closed by spring slides t, t, Figs 4d
and 5ª, which separate as the stem d, is passed between them to put the carrier
upon the track where it remains without possibility of derailment.

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The carriers may be shunted on the stationary rail section A2, by hinging the
section P, of the main rail so that it can be turned to the position shown in dotted
lines Fig 1d. This section may be counterweighted as shown, held normally in a
horizontal position by a spring catch M, arranged to be struck by a finger b,
secured adjustably to the carrier, so that only the carrier to be stopped at a given
station will strike the catch M, at the station.
The following carriers are prevented from passing on to the deflected section P,
by a gate H, connected by a cord ', to a counterbalance so as to descend and rise
as the section P, descends and rises.
Any other form of catch or gate may be substituted for those described, to operate
with like effect.
The ways are supported by chains or other flexible suspensories D, from the
ceiling F, the chain from one way passing through eyes O, to the other way, so
that the tracks will balance each other, and so as to facilitate their relative
adjustment. Cross braces and J, may be used to brace the tracks, as shown.
The ways may consist of metal strips bent to the form shown in Figs 2d, 8d
and 9d, so as to receive projections u¹, upon the supporting yoke C, or at the ends
of the braces, or upon any other attachments necessary to be connected with the
ways.
The third part of the invention relates to systems in which the carriers are
driven positively upon or by the supporting way.
As shown in Figs 1° to 9°, the way A, is a slotted tube through which a band B,
passes, which band carries hooks or projections a, which extend through the
slot of the tube, and propel the carrier, either by bearing against a part of the same,
as shown in Fig 1°, or by supporting it as shown in the remaining figures.
When the carrier is supported by the 'fingers, means should be adopted for
permitting it to be readily detached. Any kind of suitable locking device may be
employed, that shown consists of two pivoted dogs e, which when in line extend
over the finger a, and are held in this position by notched hubs h, turning in sockets
in the frame of the carrier.
When the hubs are turned so as to bring one of the notches i, Fig 7°, beneath
the pointed outer edge of the dog, the dogs will tilt upward, separate at their ends,
and permit the carrier to fall from the supporting finger.
The hubs are retained normally in the position shown in Fig 7°, by a cross
spring, Fig 5º, and arms H, are attached to the hub and arranged to strike
stops I, so as to turn the hubs at the points where the carriers are to be detached.
Receptacles L, may be arranged at such points, and guard wires s³, will prevent
the carriers from falling at other points.
The receptacles J, may be inclined as shown in Fig 9º, so as to permit the
carriers that are not to be deposited to push ahead those already in the receptacle
and pass over them.
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A thin metal guide G, is secured to each carrier and has side flanges g, by which
by contact with the sides of the hollow way, prevent the carrier from turning.
Friction rollers d, may be carried by the fingers a, and bear upon the inturned
flanges x, of the tube A, as shown in Fig 4°.
In some cases the carriers may rest upon stationary ways and be driven by
travelling bands.
Such an arrangement is shown in the system illustrated in Fig 1 to 11'.
In this case the recessed way M, receives the travelling band s, provided with
pins o, which project through a longitudinal groove t, in the upper face of the way!
and bear against the ends of boxes or carriers F, which slide upon the ways and
which are prevented from escaping laterally by cleats f. Stop arms i, are secured
adjustably as shown, so as to contact with inclined projections C, at the sides of
the boxes, each of which will therefore be thrown laterally off the way when it
arrives at the proper station, and into a receptacle R. The latter is hinged and 5
supported by a spring as shown in Figs 7 and 8, so that it may be drawn down
to facilitate the removal of a carrier by the attendant.

page_text: The band s, may pass around a wheel and back over another way, as shown in
Figs 2 and 11', so as to guide the carriers upon both ways, and the pulley P,
round which the band passes may be secured to the shaft of a water or other
motor V, supported by the frame of the apparatus. The pins O, may be in the
form of bell cranks, shown in Figs 9°, 10° and 11', and pivoted to the belt, so that
on striking the way M, they will be turned to make contact with the upper
carriers, and on striking the lower way M¹, they will be turned to bear against the
lower carriers, as shown in Fig 11'.
The fourth part of the invention relates to means whereby the handling and
manipulating of the carriers is avoided, and consists in connecting the carriers to a
travelling band or belt, and in using appliances whereby the contents of each
carrier is caused to be discharged at any predetermined point.
This system is illustrated in Figs 16 to 6%.
The carrier band or belt may be of any suitable construction, but is shown as
consisting of two endless cables A, connected by rods d, upon which turn friction
rollers e, running upon rails or supports I, held by suitable standards.
These cables pass around pulleys C, one of which may be a driving pulley.
operated from any suitable source, for instance, by an electric motor W, carried by
the frame.
By mounting the motor engine directly upon or near the frame, as described in
the two systems last set forth, and driving the belt directly, the difficulties resulting
from conducting and arranging driving belts in a crowded store are obviated, and
the noise avoided which results from using gears.
Each carrier D, is suspended loosely by arms 8, from the bar d, so that when it
strikes a stop pin h, it will be swung or tilted in such manner that its contents
will be discharged into the shute I¹, or other suitable receptacle, without the
movement of the carrier being discontinued.
That the attendant or cashier may cause the discharge of a receptacle at any
predetermined point, each carrier may be provided with a series of stop pins f,
Fig 35, and the pins h, are relatively so arranged that by turning down any one of
the pins f, it will strike the pin h, at the point where the parcel is to be delivered.
Instead of hinged fingers, the carriers may have lettered or numbered holes or
sockets with detachable pins inserted therein at the main desk, or any other
system of adjustable stops may be used.
In place of tilting carriers, carriers made in two hinged sections, which open to
discharge the contents upon contact with suitable keys or stops, may be employed,
or the carriers may be provided with hinged bottoms caused to drop by contact
with the stop pins.
The carriers may be carried by one belt, as shown in Fig 25, in which case the
rod d, has a flat end extending beneath a cleat R, carried by the belt, which moves
in a groove g, Fig 4%, while the roller e, moves in a groove gl, and the latter may
be deflected to one side, as shown in Fig 46; so as to draw the flat end of the
shaft d, from beneath the cleat R, to disconnect the carrier from the belt at any
desired point.
A switch device for use when rails are employed is shown in Figs 1 to 3.
The switch tongue B², deflects the carrier from one track to another and is
operated by any suitable connections, such as shown, from an arm N³, arranged
adjacent to the track to be struck by the carriers. The arms and carriers may be
graduated so that only certain carriers will be switched off. The arm N³, may also
be adjustable. There is a slip connection between the arm L, and the crank H,
so that if the arm N³, is swung too far it will slip from its connection with the
crank.
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page_text: . 2. The store service apparatus described, consisting of suspended wires' or cables
extending between terminal stations and each provided with a carrier travelling
back and forth thereon.
3. The combination with the ways of a store service apparatus, of means for
altering the angle of the ways, substantially as specified.
4. The combination with the ways and means for altering the angle thereof, of the
appliances herein set forth.
5. The suspended ways provided with stops connected adjustably thereon, as set
forth.
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6. A carrier for moving upon the way of a store service apparatus, provided with a
receptacle and extensible connections between the receptacle and body of the
carrier, substantially as specified.
7. The combination of a carrier having a receptacle extensibly connected thereto
and a pendant cord or handle for the purpose specified.
8. A carrier adapted to travel upon the way of a store service apparatus, provided
with a receptacle detachable from the body portion, substantially as described.
9. The carrier provided with fingers arranged to prevent the wheels from passing
from the way.
10. The combination of the carrier and a detachable handle adapted for temporary
attachment to the carrier.
11. A holder for the carrier or receptacle thereof secured to a stationary support,
as specified.
12. A rolling carrier having an annular flange, as specified.
13. The improvements in the construction of carriers for, store service apparatus
herein set forth.
14. A way for store service, consisting of L shaped parallel bars adapted to
support cylindrical carriers.
15. The combination of the parallel bars of a way, and cross pieces.
16. The combination with the way of a store service apparatus, of a hinged section
capable of adjustment to alter its angle to the way, for the purpose specified.
17. The hinged section counterbalanced by a weight or spring, for the purpose
specified.
18. A way provided with a hinged section and catch device arranged to be struck
by the carrier to unlatch the section, and with an automatic gate for closing
the main line when the section is out of position, substantially as set forth.
19. Deflectors arranged in respect to a way to tilt and discharge the carriers.
20. A receptacle arranged to receive the carriers or contents thereof and capable of
being raised or lowered.
1. The movable receptacle arranged adjacent to the way and counterbalanced as
set forth.
22. The combination of parallel ways and carriers having stems extending between
the ways with slots in one of the ways, for the purpose set forth.
3. The ways of a store apparatus supported by chains or flexible suspensories,
passing from one way to the other through eyes, as specified.
4. The rail for a way, consisting of plates bent to form edge flanges for-retaining
the connection pieces, substantially as set forth.
5. A store service apparatus in which the carriers move upon slotted or grooved
ways, and are propelled by fingers or projections upon bands traversing such
ways, in the varicus forms herein specified.
6. The combination of detaching means, with carriers propelled by bands
traversing grooved ways, as set forth.
7. The combination with a travelling band or cable of a store service apparatus,
of carriers moved thereby and means for swinging or opening said carriers to
discharge the contents thereof.
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S. The combination with the dumping carriers, of graduated discharging
appliances.

page_text: 0. A motor engine combined directly with the driving wheel of a store service
apparatus, as set forth.
0. The combination of a movable switch tongue of a store service apparatus and
connections whereby said tongue is operated by the carriers to be shunted,
substantially as specified.
1. The combination of the way of a store service apparatus, a sliding receptacle
provided with a catch, means for holding the carriers until ready to pass from
the way to the receptacle, or vice versa.
2. The combination with the way, sliding receptacle and catches, of a counter-
balance, for the purpose set forth.
3. The within described novel improvements in store service apparatus, and parts
thereof, substantially as set forth.
n witness whereof I 'the said Herbert John Haddan have hereunto set my
and and seal this 11th day of January A.D. 1884.
IT I HADDAN
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