An Improved Cash Carrying Apparatus for Use in Shops and like Places
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 10th May, 1895
Complete Specification Left, 10th Feb., 1896-Accepted, 28th Mar.,
1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Cash Carrying Apparatus for Use in Shops and
like Places
I, FREDERICK JAMES HAWORTH HAZARD, of 77 Victoria Street, Toronto,
Canada, Inventor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to bo 85
follows
The object of this invention is to construct a simple and effective pneumatic cash
carrying apparatus which may be operated with a minimum air pressure, and it
consists essentially in the peculiar construction, arrangement and combination of
parts hereinafter described.
The apparatus comprises two tubes which lead respectively to and from the shop
counter to the cashier's desk. The upper end of each tube enters a closed box
through which both pass and are fitted at their extremities with hinged lids. The
portion of each tube within the box is perforated to permit the passage of air from
one pipe to the other within the box.
The lower end of one tube 15 open and formed with a bell mouth to facilitate the
insertion therein of a cartridge containing cons The other tube enters a box,
similar to that aforedescribed, through which it passes, and has its extremity closed
by a spring-pressed lid. That portion of the tube within the box 18 perforated.
A suction tube also enters the box adjacent to the last referred-to tube and through
which air is drawn by any suitable machinery.
The cartridges consist of a telescopic cylinder having a flexible buffer at
one end, and a flexible ring at the other, to ensure an air-tight fit in the tube.
In operation, the cartridge, containing coins, is inserted by the shop-man into
the open end of the "up" tube through which it is drawn (by the suction caused
by the circulating an in the tubes) to and through the box at the top. The impact
of the cartridge against the lid opens it and allows the exit of the said cartridge,
which coming into contact with an overhanging aim, is thereby guided to fall upon
the cashier's desk. The change can be returned by the same cartridge being
placed in the return tube, through which it is drawn to the lower box and coming
into contact with the spring-piessed lid causes the same to open and allow the
cartridge to fall upon the counter.
In some cases where the circulation of air 18 too great, a branch tube may be
added so that after being diawn by suction a certain distance the impetus 18
sufficient to carry the cartridge the remainder of the distance; a valve being
inserted in the lower box to divert the current of air through one only or both of
the tubes as desired.
Dated 10
fm 100
W. H. MUNNS,
Agent for Applicant.

page_text: An Improved Cash Carrying Apparatus for Use in Shops and
like Places.
I, FREDERICK JAMES HAWORTH HAZARD of 77 Victoria Street, Toronto,
Canada, Inventor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same IE to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement
The object of my invention 18 to construct a simple and effective pneumatic cash
cairier apparatus which may be operated with a minimum air pressure, and it
consists, essentially, in the peculiar construction, arrangement, and combinations of
parts, hereinafter described, and then definitely pointed out in the claims.
In the accompanying drawings,
Figure 1, 18 a general view of the apparatus in elevation.
Fig. 2, 18 a perspective detail of the salesmau's end of the apparatus.
Fig. 3 is a perspective detail reversed, of the cashier's end of the apparatus.
Fig 4 is a sectional elevation of the same
Fig. 5 is a sectional elevation of the salesman's end of the apparatus
Fig. 6 is a perspective detail of the leather cairier open to receive the cash.
Fig. 7 shews an alternative form of my invention, and Figs. 8 and 9 are detail
views thereof.
In the drawings like letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the
different figures.
A is the up tube into which the carrier is inserted through the bell mouth in its
lower end. Thus tube extends upwards and passes through the chamber E at the
Balesman's end where it is closed by the pivoted leather trap C. The down tube B
also passes though this chamber and is closed at its upper end by the trap D.
Large openings a are made through the portions of the tubes inside the chamber E.
These openings are made very large so that practically only sufficient of the tube
18 left to serve as a guide for the carrier when being discharged from or inserted
into the apparatus. An annular opening b is left around the end of the tube A, so
ns to form, when the trap C is raised, a direct communication between the
chamber E, and the outer an. (See Figs. 2 and 5.)
The down pipe B terminates at the lower side of the chamber H, at the cashier's
end, and is closed by the trap Ct, which is normally held closed by the coiled
spring M, one end of which is fast to the spindle N, while the other bears on the
lug O, formed on the trap G. (See Fig. 3.)
The spindle N 18 clamped in its bearings by the set-screw P, (see Fig. 1) and is
extended on the other side to support the coil spring Q, one end of which is
connected with a pin on the stop J, while the other end is inserted in one of the
holes A, formed in the nut 1, screwed on the end of the spindle N. By mserting
the end of the sping in different holes in the nut 7, before counecting the spring
with the pin i any desned tension may be given to the stop J, which is provided
with a rubber buffer R, to receive the impact of the trap G.
A lug K, formed on the stop J, engages with the stop L, formed on the bearings
of the spindlo N, and limits the forward motion of the stop J.
I, is the suction pipe communicating with the chamber II, which communicates
with the tube B, by large openings c, similar to the openings a. (See Fig. 4.)
In Fig. 6 the carrier is illustrated. This is composed of an outer case c', having
a stop e connected to it near its open end. An inner case d, 18 inserted in the
case c', and has an opening, formed therein for the admission of the cash or other
contents of the carrier. The stop e engaging with the end of the opening √,
prevents the inner case being separated from the outer. The friction of the two

page_text: casеs is subicient to hold the inner case in place when 16 18 puset
outer.
To one end of the carrier a buffer is connected, and to the other a flexiblo ring
or washer which enables the carrier to fit the tubes accmately under air pressure
even though elight variations occur in the diameter of the same.
Having thus set out the construction of my apparatus, I will buefly describe its
operation.
The carrier F is inserted in the bell mouth of the tube A, and is diawn through
the said tube and against the trap C, by the suction of the air which passes through
the apparatus in the direction indicated by the arrows, the suction pipe I being
connected to any suitable exhaust apparatus. (See Figs. 1, 4, and 5) When the
carier strikes the timp C, it elevates it and passes on and out, striking the curved
hood M', located above the said tiap, and being deflected thereby so as to fall
onto the counter or place of delivery. A buffel O' is connected to the hood to
receive the blow of the tiap as it 18 forced back When the carrier arrives at the
end of the tube, the openings a are of course closed and as the tiap 18 opened, the
It is to
pressure of the air will tend to retard o prevent the exit of the carrier.
obviate this difficulty that the opening b, is provided, so that wheu the trap C 18
raised, and the openings a closed, the an to supply the down pipe is drawn
directly into the chamber E, through the opening b, and so through the openings a,
into the down pipe, thus relieving the cairie of all au pressme tending to retard
its exit.
When the carrier is to be sent down to the cashier, the trap D 18 raised
by means of the handles, m, 01, n, and the caier is inserted. Upon the trap
being closed, the carrier 18 drawn down the pipe B, till it strikes the trap G, which
it opens falling out on the cashiers desk. The trap G is driven back by the force
of the blow until it comes into contact with the stop J, which gradually stops its
motion without injury to the trap, and the spring M returns the trap, to its normal
position when the carrier has passed.
In Fig. 4a pad is shewn connected to the inner side of the trap G, but this is
not an essential feature.
There are in my device five features which co-operate towards the ends desired
which is to permit of the use of a very low air piessure resulting in great economy
of working. The first is the location of the exit traps immediately at the ends of
then respective pipes and operating them by the direct blow of the carrier, the full
impetus of which is thus available for opening the said traps. The second is the
use of the large chamber E, and the openings a in the tubes which permits of the
free passage of the air from one tube to the other without the friction resulting
from connections ordinarily in use. The third 15 the construction of the carrier,
which is formed of leather or other suitable light and tough material. This
reduction in weight of the carrier is very important, as it not only admits of a direct
eaving in a pressure, but also permits of the carrier being allowed to strike the
traps with its full impetus, which traps with a heavy catriei would sooner or later
be destroyed. The fourth is in the construction of the upper tray C, which is
formed of leather or its equivalents in lightness and strength, such as papier
maché, vulcanized rubber, wood, &c. The fifth is the use of tho annular opening b,
which relieves the carrier from the returning atmospheric pressure when being
discharged from the upper exit timp.
With the low air pressure and light cairier used in my apparatus, a metal trap
of any kind is too heavy and cannot be properly opened by the impact of the carier
thus rendering the use of the light trap as described, a very important matter.
As at the cashier's end of the tube B, the carrier has the force of gravity to assist
it to open the trap, the weight of the said trap is not so important
It will be noticed that both the upper and lower outlet traps are provided with
rubber seats o, while the upper inlet trap has a facing of leather the purpose of
which 18 to lessen the noise of the trap when closing.
I am aware that it is not new to provide an up tube and a down tube with
openings on one side of each tube, and an air chainber betweeu said tubes, and

page_text: therefore do not attempt to claim such construction; but regard my invention as
essentially different therefrom.
By constructing a chamber with the tubes passing therethrough, and openings
in all sides of said tubes to communicate with each other through said chamber,
I provide an apparatus wherein the air is freely drawn into or out of said tubes in
such a manner that when the carrier is passing by that portion of the tubes which
is provided with openings, there will be no tondenay for the air to attempt to hold
the carrier, against the side with openings, to such an extent as to impede its
progress, the pressure of the air being perfectly balanced on all sides.
By the method described with reference to Figs. 7, 8, and 9 I am euabled to
discharge the cartridge from the said terminal in a mild manner, with a current of
air that may be varied in velocity, and which it will be understood it is necessary
to vary in order to discharge the cartridge properly from the upper terminal, more
or less ant being required, according to the length of line operated.
Under these varying conditions the moderate discharge of the cartridge from the
lower terminal is accomplished by having two curved tubes a' and Fig. 7 fixed
to the said terminal at their lower extremities, and above, by the hood el, at which
point there are two openings d', made in the tubing. The curved tube a' is
coupled to the main tube, in the usual manner, which is by a sleeve e'. A damper g¹
is hinged inside the terminal by the bearings, and by tightening the thumb-
sciew, the damper may be fastened at any point to which it will swing, as shown
by the curved dotted line, thus the air may be diawn through either one or both
curves at will.
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Suppose for instance, that a long line were in operation which would require
more air throughout the encunt to operate it and properly discharge the cartridge
from the uppei terminal, the damper would then be turned down in the position
shown, and the current of air wholly diverted from the tube a', through the
openings by way of the curved tube b', and directly through the terminal, while
the cartridge would pass over the said openings, and follow the curved tube a' by
which its velocity will be retarded in rounding the curve, discharging itself gently
by opening the trap from the fact of its being unaided in its flight by the air
current alter passing the openings d¹.
Where a low current of an 18 flowing, as in the case of a short line or circuit
being in use, it may be drawn if necessary through the tube a', in order to
maintain sufficient velocity of the cartridge to ensure its proper discharge. To
accomplish this the damper would be swung up so as to cover the opening in the
lower end of the tube and the au drawn through the tube a', and fongitudinally
through the terminal and out again through the tube Again by partially
raising, the damper the air would be drawn though both curves, so that the
velocity of the cartridge may be regulated under any existing conditions of the
air flow.
From the above description it will be readily understood that I have invented a
cash carrier apparatus which will operate very effectively with a minimum air
pressure.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim 18:-
(1) In a pneumatic cash carrier apparatus the combination of a chamber, an up
tube and a down tube connected to said chamber, and means for affording com-
munication between one of sand tubes and the outer air when the other Lube 19
closed by the carrier substantially as described
(2.) In a pneumatic cash carrier apparatus, the up tube A and the down tube B,
closed by the pivoted traps C and D, in combination with the chamber E, com-
municating with the tubes A and B, by the large openings a, and directly with the
outer air by the opening b, when the trap C is raised, substantially as and for the
purpose specified,

page_text: (3.) In a pneumatic cash carrier apparatus, the combination with a delivery tube
and an exit trap normally closing said delivory tube, of a hood M' located
above said exit trap and airanged to deflect a carrier in its passage from said
exit trap, substantially as described.
(4.) In a pneumatic cash carrier apparatus the combination of a delivery tube,
a pivoted trap closing the end of the same, a hood M' located above the trap and
arranged to deflect a carrier in its passage out of said trap and a buffer on said
hood to receive the shock from the pivoted trap substantially as described.
(5.) In a pneumatic cash carrier apparatus, the combination of the up tube A,
having suitable communications with the down tube B, the pivoted leather trap C
located at the end of the tube A, and means as the opening b, forming when the
trap C is raised a communication between the down tube B and the open air,
substantially as and for the purpose specified.
(6.) In a pneumatic cash carrier apparatus the down pipe B, closed by the
pivoted spring actuated trap G, in combination with the spring actuated stop J,
the lug K and stop L, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
(7.) The leather carrier F comprising the following elements-the outer leather
case c', the inner leather case d, the stop e the opening f, the flexible washer g and
soft head substantially as and for the purpose specified.
(8.) In a pneumatic cash carrier system, the combination of the carrier F, the
up tube and the down tube B having openings therein, the pivoted traps C and D,
the chamber E, the openings a & b, the pivoted spring actuated trap G, the lower
end of the down pipe, the chambei H, means as the large openings c for affording
communication between one of said tubes and the outer air and suction pipe I,
substantially as and for the purpose specified.
(9.) The modification of my invention substantially as described and shown with
reference to Figs. 7, 8 and 9 of the drawings hereunto annexed.
Dated this 10th day of February 1896.
W. H. MUNNS,
Applicant's Agent.