Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for the Checking of Fares in Tram-cars, Omnibuses, and other Public Conveyances, Applicable also for other Purposes.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 24th May, 1889-Accepted, 6th July, 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for the Checking of
Fares in Tram-cars, Omnibuses, and other Public Conveyances,
Applicable also for other Purposes.
I, MANFRED NEGRO of 10 Alfred Place, Bedford Square London W.C., Gentleman
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement, reference being also had to the accompanying two sheets of
drawings in which :-
Figures 12 and 3 are respectively front elevation, plan and sectional elevational
views o. a money box and ticket receptacles. Figure 4 is a section of one of the
ticket receptacles. Figure 5 is a top of same and Figures 6 and 7 are sectional
elevational views of the ticket receptacles showing means employed for raising the
tickets. Figures 8, 9 & 10 illustrate obverse and reverse sides of tickets; and
Figures 11 to 16 inclusive are views of the cutters to be used in combination with
the money box.
The device according to my invention comprises a containing case or box A of any
suitable metal or material, preferably divided into two chambers, one to contain the
money received
payment of tickets and the other to contain the halves or portions.
removed from the tickets issued. The top of the box A is provided with two slits or
apertures a b for the insertion into the slit a of the money received and the slit b for
the insertion of the ticket-The receptacle or box A is so formed as to rest easily
against the body of the person carrying same, and has disposed at the front or back
thereof a number of sockets for the insertion therein of an equivalent number of
receptacles B for containing tickets C. the tickets in each of which receptacles
represent different values.
The tickets which are represented in the drawings as circular discs are diametrally
perforated and may be of any other desired form they are preferably made of
paper or equivalent such for instance as that known as card board. They may be of
various colors to denote their pecuniary values and the distances for which they are
available e.g. white may represent one penny; red, two pence, red and white three
pence, blue, four pence and so on as may be desired-Upon the obverse side of a
ticket may be printed upon one half thereof the pecuniary value and the number of
the conveyance and on the other half may be either the number of the conductor or
driver or the section of line or route for which the ticket is available-The same
particulars may be printed upon the reverse side of the ticket but in a different
position as shown in Figures 8. 9 and 10.
The tickets C are maintained at the upper part of the receptacle B. by means of a
spring D, to the upper end of which is secured a cap or plate c: they are inserted in
the receptacle B from the lower end by removing the plug m which is then replaced
and secured by a lock or equivalent device, the tickets being then only capable of
removal one at a time through an aperture d at the top of said receptacle B—
With a view of preventing any fraudulent attempt to insert tickets from the upper
end, I fix to the cap or plate e two strong springs e the points of which engage with
a perforated plate Figure 6, or with a ratchet g Figure 7. The perforations fand
ratchet teeth g are necessarily the same distance apart as the thickness of the ticket,.
so that after reinoval it will be impossible to re insert a ticket, the pile of tickets
remaining rigid by virtue of the springs e aforesaid.
At Figures 11 to 16 inclusive are represented cutters of different types for
severing or removing a portion of each ticket on receipt of payment of the fare-
The cutter shown in figures 11 & 12 is a diagonal blade of steel E secured to the
interior of the case beneath the slit b and adjustable within certain limits, so that
when one part has become blunt by use, another part may be readily brought into

page_text: position When it is desired to cut the ticket, it is inserted into the slit b and drawn
sharply against the edge of the blade E which divides the ticket, the lower portion
within the case falling into the receptacle provided for the purpose.
The cutter F figures 13 & 14 is pivoted within the enclosing case and is held in the
normal position free of the slit 6 by means of a spring h or equivalent.
This cutter F is actuated by means of a button or knob i and rod j, to the lower
extremity of which the free end of the cutter is pivoted on pressing the button or
knob i the cutter F is caused to cut through the ticket (-Instead of dividing the
tickets into two halves, I may remove only a portion by employing a cutter of any
suitable shape such for instance as of angular form as shown in Figures 15 and 16-
If the tickets are say, one half red and the other half white, the colors being
differently disposed on the two sides, then, when they are halved, each half will be
white on one side and red on the other-In order to prevent the withdrawal of a
ticket after insertion in the slit b, I provide a check formed of a plate G with a
number of sharp teeth-The said plate G which is movable in suitable bearings
being held against the slit b by means of springs k or equivalent device-On the
insertion of a ticket into the slit the check is moved away, but on any attempt to
withdraw the ticket, the teeth would be forced into the material of which the ticket
is made thus preventing all backward movement.
Having ascertained the destination of a passenger on entering a conveyance, the
conductor issues a ticket for the distance mentioned, by which method the frequent,
occurrence of :nistakes, owing to passengers entering a wrong omnibus or other
vehicle or conveyance would be obviated and loss of time and annoyance prevented,
more especially where irritated or unreasoning passengers have to be dealt with.
The risk of falling and consequent possible injury from alighting from conveyances
whilst in motion is, also decidedly mitigated.
When collecting the fares the conductor places the money in the box A through
the slit a and, in view of the passenger, cuts the ticket in the manner above described,
one half of the ticket falling into its receptacle, the other half being given to the
passenger who may retain it for reference in the event of any question arising in the
future.
In the ordinary course the tickets would be examined at the end of each section of
a line of route, such an examination proving whether all was in order-Should a
passenger however travel beyond the limit for which his ticket is available he, would
be called upon to take another ticket.
Instead of the ticket receptacle being attached to or forming part of the money
receptacle and cutter as above described, they may be detached, the ticket receptacle
being placed in any convenient position in the conveyance-The containing case or
box A would be secured in any suitable manner, but for the purpose of removing the
contents of the box A I prefer to employ an independent receptacle secured to the
containing case A in the manner and by the means described in the specification of
my inventions No. 12023 dated 21st August 1888 and No. 19016 dated 29 December
1888 whereby access to the contents of the receptacles can only be obtained by the
employée to whom the proper key has been entrusted.
By the means above described there is absolute control over every detail of the
system, affording protection both to passengers and the conductor. At the same time
fewer inspectors and a smaller staff of examiners would be necessary, than in the
case of existing systems, thereby insuring great economy in the management and
consequent advantage to the adopters of my system.
The appliances above described are not confined to public conveyances but may be
employed with advantage, in all undertakings where tickets are used, such for
instance as places of entertainment and the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
:-
First: The improved appliances for the issuing of tickets and checking of monies

page_text: received, in payment thereof, substantially as herein described and shown in the
accompanying drawings.
Second: The independent receptacles for containing the tickets in combination.
with the means adopted for preventing the insertion of a ticket, substantially as set
forth.
Third: The combination with a money receptacle of a cutter whereby a ticket is
cut in half or a portion is cut therefrom one half or portion falling into and being
retained within a chamber, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated thin 04th d... S M 1000
EDGAR GEORGE,
27, Bow Lane, Cannon Street, E.C., Agent for Applicant.
EDGAR GEORGE,
27, Bow Lane, Cannon Street, E.C., Agent for Applicant.