Improvements in Means and Appliances for Checking and Recording the Receipt and Payment of Money, and Giving Change.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Sept., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 18th July, 1892-Accepted, 20th Aug., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Means and Appliances for Checking and Recording
the Receipt and Payment of Money, and Giving Change.
I HENRY CYRUS SYMONS of 2 George Street Blackfriars Road, London S.E.
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my said invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to manufacture improved means and appliances
for checking the receipt and payment of money; my invention being adaptable
to the methods and customs of various classes of traders, by constructing suitable
money check boxes and tills, for the purpose of giving change and recording the
payments rapidly and automatically. In some forms of my improved tills the
several payments are displayed behind glass covers, and are afterwards recorded
automatically.
According to the first part of my invention, the cash, as it is received, is
dropped into a channel. In order to give a signal the coin falls upon an inclined
metal plate, whereby it is caused to drop into a compartment formed in a
balanced wheel. This wheel revolves in a frame. On one side of the wheel
projecting stud pins are fixed. One of these pins is in contact with a block fixed
to a balanced lever, carrying an adjustable weight, which prevents the wheel from
turning until the weight of the coins in the compartment overbalances the
weighted lever, which is then lifted, and allows the stud pin to escape from the
lever. The wheel then turns so as to bring another stud pin into contact with
the lever, and another compartment under the coin channel. The balanced lever
is pivoted to the inner side of the wheel frame. To the same frame is pivoted
a latch lever, which falls on a stud pin to prevent the wheel turning in the wrong
direction. By these means a step by step movement of the wheel is obtained.
Each compartment of the wheel may be balanced by lever action so as to turn and
In like manner it
empty itself when 20 shillings in silver has passed thereinto.
may be balanced for more or less coins, or for pence.
For registering the amounts falling from the wheel, a pawl lever, pivoted to the
balanced lever, actuates the index wheels or counting mechanism.
When pence or other coins are rapidly received, this form of wheel-till is
placed in a box fitted with a glass cover, and the compartments in the outer
portion of the rim are fitted with glass. A wheel with studs a button or a ring
band at the end of the wheel axle may be used for turning the same by hand,
instead of automatically.
Pence for giving change may be taken from an open box into which such coins
have been delivered, when automatic action and counting mechanism is used.
Another part of my invention consists in a combination of tills, one, of any
suitable kind to display the last four payments, the coins from which drop into
the wheel-till to be registered automatically. I prefer to use a vertical till having
a slide to work between two sets of diagonal bars, one below the other. When
this slide is lifted, the separate coin payments roll on edge, on the diagonal bars,
When the slide is lowered
through slots in the vertical slide, from right to left.
the coins roll from left to right. In this manner the coins pass from the top
of the till to the bottom, and 4 separate payments are in view, one below the
other. Another improvement consists in arranging two of such tills, one behind
the other, one slide working between four sets of diagonal bars, and between the
edges of two vertical glass plates in the middle of the till; by which arrange-
ment four payments may be visible at the same time in two rows.
When the
slide is down the coin is inserted in the back coin slot; and, when the slide is

page_text: lifted, the next coin would be inserted in the front coin' slot, and the slide pushed
down.
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Arrangements for exhibiting the transactions by figures are provided. In one
of the arrangements a set of figures are placed between teeth on a figure-holder
which may consist, of a slide, a chain, a belt, or a wheel. The finger placed
on a tooth moves the selected figure until stopped by contact with a regulating-
lever, this lever locks another lever in contact with teeth in the figure-holder. A
latch lever automatically locks this mechanism.
For the next operation 2 handles are moved by hand, these connected by cord
with levers release the mechanism, and the figure-holder returns to its normal
position by the action of a weight or spring.
For displaying figures indicating pounds shillings pence and farthings four
figure-holders work in one case. To display the figures of two or more payments
at one view, duplicate sets of figure-holders may be used in succession.
For recording the payments, an index counter may be actuated by the figure-
holder, lever, or the wheel mechanism. For recording the amount, passed through
the balanced wheel till, a catch lever has a pawl pivoted to it to actuate an index
or other counter.
To check the record of payments, and time, in combination, a clock is used to
move a tracer across the recorded payments.
Payments checked by figures on a paper strip, are reflected by mirrors, so that
the customers attention is called to observe the amount of his payment. In another
arrangement, the paper strip is placed vertically on a tablet, convenient for the
attendant to make the entry. By giving a half turn to the tablet the customer
may see the figures.
In my improved mechanism for delivering change for a coin automatically an
upper slide pushes the coin upon a balance lever, the coin is made thereby to push
a lower slide; to the lower slide is pivoted a pawl and the pawl turns a wheel which
contains, in oblong-formed receptacles, the assorted change.
The wheel is placed diagonally for the coins to fall from its upper edge, into the
hand when held in a hole in the case. A block on the lower slide, lays between
teeth on the wheel, the wheel is then locked until another coin is changed.
Dated 19th September 1891.
GEO.
DOWNING,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C., Agent.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Means and Appliances for Checking and Recording
the Receipt and Payment of Money, and Giving Change.
I, HENRY CYRUS SYMONS, of 2 George Street, Blackfriars Road, London,
S.E., Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to manufacture improved means and appliances
for checking the receipt and payment of money; my invention being adaptable to
the methods and customs of various classes of traders, by constructing suitable
money check boxes and tills, for the purpose of giving change and recording' the
payments rapidly and automatically.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and
ascertained, reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which
similar figures of reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 is an elevation, and Fig. 2 a sectional elevation, showing one method of
constructing my improved apparatus.
The drum 1 is mounted so as to revolve upon an axle 2 in suitable bearings.

page_text: The case may be fitted with glass panels to render its action visible from
outside.
The drum is open at the periphery to receive the coins, and is divided into a
suitable number of pockets 3, 3. The coins are dropped into the drum through
the opening 4, and fall out into a suitable receptacle through the opening 5. 6 is a
weighted lever, the weights 7 being so arranged that the drum is unable to rotate
until one of the pockets is loaded with a predetermined weight of coin, such as
20 shillings in silver, or any other weight or metal. 8 is a pawl which ensures the
rotation of the drum in. the direction of the arrow. 9, 9, 9 are pins or rollers
attached to the drum which lift the lever 6 when a portion of a revolution takes
place. 10 is a lever, operating, (by means of a connecting rod 12) the counting
and indicating apparatus 13. The levers 6 and 10 are fast on the same axle 11.
I do. not confine myself to the form of drum shown, as the same may be
otherwise formed, the pockets being sometimes made circular in section, with
eutrances at the top or side; and other obvious forms may be adopted. Any
ordinary form of ratchet may also be adopted in lieu of that shown in Fig. 1; and
the levers may be modified in any convenient form so as to be moved by the pins.
When the predetermined quantity of coin has been deposited in one of the
pockets, the drum rotates in the direction of the arrow, and lifts the lever 6 by
means of one of the pins 9.. The lever 10 is lifted at the same time, and the
counter 13 is moved one unit. The coin falls through 5 into the drawer or other
receptacle, and the drum again assumes the position shown in Fig. 1.
In some cases I mount the drum in a suitable case, so that it can be turned by
hand. Each pocket alternately remains under the entrance port 4 until it is filled
with coin. When full it is turned by hand a sufficient distance to allow the coins
to fall through 5 to the drawer or other receptacle.
Figs. 3 to 15. illustrate improvements in the construction of the till shown in
Fig. 34 of my former Patent No. 150987, formed with diagonal bars and vertical
slides. These consist of narrow receptacles, of which 14 are the side bars, to
which diagonal bars 16 are attached. These diagonal bars are grooved or
channelled on their upper edges. 15 is the slide having projections 18 on one or
both sides to suit single or double receptacles. 17 is a diagonal bar attached to
the slide bar 15. The action of these tills will be readily understood on reference
to Figs. and 4, the passage of the coins being effected by raising the slide 15
5. from the position shown in Fig. 3 to that shown in. Figs. 4 and 5. Figs. 6 and 7
are, other illustrations showing the construction of double tills, one behind the
other, the front diagonal bars being shown by solid lines, and the back bars by
dotted lines.. 19 are glass panels enclosing the spaces. 20, 20, are holes made in
any convenient part of the frame, through which to pass a wire to disengage a coin
The dotted circles are
which may happen to adhere to the sides from any cause.
intended to indicate pence in the back till, and the solid line circles are intended to
indicate silver in the front till.
Figs. 8 to 15 illustrate various methods of constructing the side bars and
diagonal bars. The diagonal bars may be cast in one with the side bars, as shown
5 in Figs. 3, 4, 6, 14, and 15, or may be made separately and attached to the side
bars as shown in Figs. 8. to 13. Figs. 8, 10, and 12, being end views, and Figs. 9,
11,.and 13 side views respectively, the methods of attachment being clearly shown
in the drawings. Fig. 14 is an end view and Fig. 15 a side view showing another
method of construction. The removable side bars 14 and diagonal bars 16 are
O cast in one; channels 21 being provided to permit the passage of a file or other
suitable tool for grooving the bars 16. The movable bars may be applied to
various forms of diagonal-bar tills.
Figs. 16 to 21 illustrate another part of my invention; Figs. 16 and 17 being
plan views, Fig. 18 a section of a portion of the apparatus, and Fig. 19 an end
5 elevation.
22 is a rotary, wheel fitted to revolve upon a pivot 23 attached to the diagonal
plate 24, (Fig. 20).. The wheel 22, has a, number of radiating pockets 25 arranged

page_text: in a circle. Each partition between the pockets is fitted with a stud or pin 26.
The pockets are open at the bottom, the plate 24 forming a bottom to each pocket,
except at one point 27, where an opening is made in the plate 24 to allow coins to
fall out of the pockets into any suitable receptacle, or into the hand. 28, 28, are a
series of ratchet teeth formed at the inner ends of the pockets. 29 is an opening
for the insertion of coins, formed in a fixed plate 30. 31 is a fixed plate, in which
a slot 32 is formed. 33 is an adjustable weight fitted to the short arm of a lever
pivoted at 34. 35 is the long arm of the lever, which is slotted from the pivot to
the outer end to permit the passage of two struts 36, 37, fixed to the sliding
plate 38. A plate 39 is also attached to the plate 38 so as to slide simultaneously
therewith. The outer end of the lever 35 is formed as a trough, with raised sides
to prevent coins falling off at the sides. 40 is a pawl pivoted to the sliding
fraine 41, and engaging the ratchet teeth 28. 42 is a rod fitted with a handle 43
and pivoted at 44 to the sliding frame 41.
When a coin 45 (such as a half sovereign) is inserted in the opening 29, it falls
through the openings in the plates on to the weigh beam 35, where it is held
between the two struts 36, 37. On pulling the handle 43 outwards, the coin 45 is
carried by the strut 37 to the position shown in Fig. 19. On drawing the handle
still further the coin 45 pushes the frame 41 outwards until the coin 45 falls off the
weigh beam 35 into any suitable receptacle. If a coin, less than the proper
weight is inserted and pushed to the end of the weigh beam, it will not depress it,
and consequently will be ejected above the upper edge of the frame 41, and fail to
move the pawl and wheel. The movement of the frame 41 causes the pawl 40 to
rise over and engage another ratchet tooth 28. On returning the handle 43 and
frame 41 to their former position, the wheel 22 is thereby turned upon its centre a
distance equal to one of the ratchet teeth 28.
In order to compel the operator to make one or more pause or pauses in
drawing the handle outwards from the position shown in Figs. 16 and 18, the
locking device shown in Fig. 21 is fitted in any convenient position in connection
with the rod 42. 46 is a grooved plate, having one, two or more step or steps
formed in the groove, and 47 is a latch pivoted to the plate at 48.
49 is a pin
attached to the rod 42 in any convenient manner. When the operator draws the
rod 42 from its normal position, the pin 49 is carried in the direction shown by the
arrows, and passes the latch 47 before it returns. 51 is a double-ended lever
pivoted at 52, the ends being held between guides 53, 54. The upper edge of this
lever is curved, so that a plate 50 attached to the frame 41 causes the ends to rise
and fall, when drawn backwards and forwards. When the plate 50 is in the
position shown in Fig. 17 the end of the lever 51, next to the guide 54 is depressed,
and thereby holds the stud 26, and prevents the rotation of the wheel 22. On the
return of the plate 50 towards the position shown in Fig. 16 the end of the lever
at 53 is depressed, whereby the other end at 54 rises and releases the stud 26.
The completion of the movement causes the pawl 40 to rotate the wheel 22 a
distance equal to one of the teeth 28, and brings one of the spaces 25 immediately
over the opening 27.
The pockets 25 in the wheel 22 are intended to be supplied with change, such as
ten shillings in silver. Thus, when half a sovereign is passed through the
opening 29, the movements of the apparatus above described cause change for half
a sovereigu to fall outwards, whereby the attendant is provided with the necessary
change.
Figs. 22 to 30 illustrate my improved methods of registering cash payments.
Upon an axle suitably mounted in a frame, and enclosed in a case, as shown in
Figs. 22 to 27,-I fit any requisite number of mutilated wheels, of which one,
numbered 58, is shown in elevation in Figs. 22, 24 and 26; and four, numbered 55,
56, 57, 58, are shown in plan views in Figs. 23, 25 and 27. 61 is the axle. 59 is
a segmental portion of the wheel formed with- numbered side teeth, and 60 is
another segmental portion, having edge teeth formed thereon. In Figs. 23, 25
and 27, the wheel 55 is intended to be used for indicating farthings; the wheel 56

page_text: for pence; 57 for shillings from 0 to 9; and 58 for tens of shillings. Each wheel
is so mounted that the numbers may be seen through a glazed opening 62 formed
in the case, from both the front and back. Both sides of the plates 63 have
numbers formed upon them; corresponding numbers being shown upon the
segment 59.
When the wheels are placed with the numbers at zero, and a payment has to be
indicated, the operator. places a finger upon the figure and tooth representing the
amount upon the segment 59, and draws. the wheel in the direction of the arrow,
until the finger presses a stud 64 attached to a regulating stop lever 65 pivoted to
the case at 66, and thereby stops the motion of the wheel, as shown in the figures.
In order to return the wheel to zero the handle 67 (Fig. 22) is drawn outwards.
This handle and rod operates the lever 68, pivoted to the frame at 69, and lifts
the pawl 71 by means of the short lever 70. The weight of the segment 60 then.
returns the wheel to zero. The segment 94 retains the wheel in the zero position
by contact with the underside of the arm 95, until the handle is pressed inwards to.
release the wheel.
In Fig. 22 the pawl 71 is shown linked to a pawl 72 by means of a spring 73..
When the pawl 71 is lifted the pawl 72 is also raised, and the wheel 58 becomes
locked by the two pawls 71 and 72, acting in opposite directions: 74 is a rod to.
which a pin 76 is fitted. This pin travels in the locking plate 75 fitted with a
latch 77 for securing the full stroke of the lever 68, in an analogous manner to that.
shown in Fig. 21. The plate 63 rises and falls with the segment 60.
Fig. 24 is an elevation, and Fig. 25 a plan view, showing another method of
operating the pawls 71 and 72. A handle 78 is connected with the pawl 71 by
means of a cord or chain 79, whereby the segments are released from the operation.
of the pawls 71, 72, and the weight of the segment 60 immediately carries the
indicators back to zero.
Fig. 26 is an elevation, and Fig. 27 a plan view, showing another method of
operating the pawls 71 and 72. A lever 80 is fitted to the axle 69 for actuating
the lifting lever 70. 81 is a cover plate, capable of sliding in the direction of
When the
the arrow. 82 is a bent bar travelling with the cover plate 81.
plate 81 is moved as aforesaid, the bent portion impinges against the lever 80,
and thereby raises the pawls 71 and 72, in an analogous manner to those before.
described; the indicators then returning to zero.
It is obvious that ordinary counters may be combined with the appliances.
illustrated in Figs. 22 to 27, operated by connecting rods attached to studs on the
wheels; also that numbering machines may be similarly combined therewith,.
whereby the numbers may be printed upon paper, for permanently recording each
transaction.
Instead of the segments 59 I may use a belt or chain, with teeth or links.
in connection with the regulating stop lever 65, for actuating the figure-exhibiting
slide 63.
Another modification consists in actuating the slide 63 by fixing it to another-
vertical slide (with numbered teeth) fitted parallel thereto. The regulating stop
lever 65 is pivoted vertically, with the pawl at the upper end, so as to be forced in
between the teeth when the stud of the lever is touched by the hand in moving
the slide. In a space between the vertical slides the pawl 71 is pivoted nearly
vertically, it has a horizontal arm which is attached to the cord action 78, 79.
(Fig. 24) which on being lifted disconnects the pawl from the teeth to let the slide
It is obvious that rack teeth on the slide, in gear with wheel work,.
will actuate the counting mechanism.
fall to zero.
Figs. 28, 29 and 30 illustrate my improved method of recording transactions by
means of an indicating apparatus, consisting of a band of paper carried over a cylinder..
The cylinder 83 is mounted upon an axle 84, which is moved by the motion of the
Still, and the paper 85 is carried over a sustaining plate 86. 87 is an arm, pivoted
at 88, carrying the pencil 89; the pencil is caused to mark the paper transversely
to its line of motion by means of the link 90, suitably connected with clockwork..

page_text: The transverse marks made by the pencil indicate the time at which the amounts
have been received, such amounts being marked by the attendant in the money
columns. When cash is not being received, trausverse lines only are made by the
pencil. Instead of working the mechanism by clockwork, it may be worked by hand,
by moving the connecting rod 90 backwards and forwards at stated intervals of
time.
Fig. 29 is an elevation, and Fig. 30 a plau, showing my method of fitting the
last described apparatus with means for reading the indicator record. 91 is a small
pivoted mirror, which reflects. the figures and marks upon the cylinder, in an
inverted position. 92 is a cylinder containing water and 93 is a lens, all so arranged
that while the operator can read the indications directly from the paper, another
person can read the same through the lens 93; all of which may be swivelled out
of the way for the purpose of writing on the band.
An important part of my invention is the combination of a till showing the
payments in connection with a cash register. I may use the double till Figs. 3, 4,
and 5, in combination with one register wheel (Figs. 1 and 2) for silver, and
another for pence.
I sometimes use the double till (Figs. 6 and 7) in combination with the figure
register mechanism (Figs. 22 to 27) or with the written entries on paper Fig. 28,
or with the register wheel (Figs. 1 and 2).
Toothed wheel gear may be applied to the axle of the register wheel (Figs. 1
and 2) to work index counter, and a drum to move the paper band in connection
with the link 90 of the time check shown in Fig. 28.
The several and respective devices and appliances hereinbefore described form
parts of my improved system of checking and recording the receipt and payment
of money and giving change, and together form improvements upon analogous
devices and appliances described in my former Patent No. 150987; and some of
such devices and appliances are obviously interchangeable and capable of other
combinations than those hereinbefore described.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that
what I claim is :-
The improvements in means and appliances for checking and recording the
receipt and payment of money and giving change, substantially as hereinbefore
described and illustrated by the drawings.
Dated 18th July 1892.
GEO.
DOWNING,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C., Agent..