Improved Check Till.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Sept., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 5th June, 1894-Accepted, 28th July, 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Check Till.
I, JOHN JOFEн, of 2 Willow Street, Chingford, in the County of Essex,
Draughtsman, do hereby declare the nature and object of my said invention to be
as follows:-
:-
To effect improvements in means and appliances for checking cash payments.
My invention consists of one or more disc or discs, or drum or drums, suitably
mounted upon one common centre, by means of tubular or telescopic axles,
concentrically arranged, so that each disc or drum may be caused to rotate
independently of the other or others. The axis may be horizontal, diagonal, or
vertical, (preferably the latter). Figures, numbers, or other indicating marks
are formed upon the discs or drums to indicate numbers or amounts of coin or
money.
In connection with the axle or sleeve of each disc, a hinged or pivoted plate is so
mounted as to be moved about its centre a certain distance by means of keys and
pins of various lengths, conveniently placed for the operator. Such movements of
the plates are utilised in causing the rotation or partial rotation of the discs or
drums attached thereto. The length of the pin attached to each key, governs the
amount of rotation of the disc or drum, the operation being carried into effect by
means of worms or screw threads formed upon the several axles, and nuts fitting
the same, the nuts being prevented from revolving; or by means of bevel gear
suitably mounted.
When a key is operated upon, it is held in position by means of a ratchet bar
and catch, thus retaining the disc or drum in position to indicate the amount
received. Drawers are fitted to receive the coin, and when these drawers are
uncovered or opened to remove the cash, the operation is caused to release the
ratchet, and thereby allow the disc or drum to return to zero, ready for the next
operation.
The apparatus is inclosed in a suitable case, and each drum case is provided with
one, two, or more port holes, or glazed apertures whereby the cash transaction may
be viewed by one, two or more person at one time.
In combination with my said apparatus, I fit and utilise any of the ordinary
forms of counting or recording apparatus, operated by the mechanism, and secured
inside the case, so as to be independent of the operator, and thus ensure a record of
every cash transaction during any period of time.
Dated 5th September 1893.
GEO.
DOWNING,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C., Agent.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Check Till.
I, JOHN JOFEH, of 2 Willow Street, Chingford, in the County of Essex,
10 Draughtsman, 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 :-
The object of my invention is to effect improvements in means and appliances
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page_text: My invention consists of one or more discs or drums, suitably mounted upon one
common centre by means of tubular or telescopic axles concentrically arranged so
that each disc or drum may be caused to rotate independently of the other or
others. The axis may be horizontal, diagonal, or vertical, (preferably, the latter)
figures, numbers, or other indicating marks are made or formed upon the discs or
drums to indicate number or amounts of coin or money.
In connection with the axle or sleeve of each disc, a hinged or pivotted plate is
so mounted as to be moved about its centre a certain distance by means of keys and
pins of various lengths, conveniently placed for the operator. Such movements of
the plates are utilized in causing the rotation or partial rotation of the discs or
drums. The length of the pin attached to each key, governs the amount of
rotation of the disc or drum, the operation being carried into effect by means of
worms or screw threads formed upon the several axles, and non-rotating nuts fitting
the same; or by means of bevel gearing suitably arranged.
When a key is operated it is held in position by means of a ratchet wheel and
pawl, thus retaining the disc or drum in position to indicate the amount received.
A suitable key is provided the depression of which uncovers or opens the drawer or
receptacle for the cash, releases the ratchet wheel to allow the indicating disc or
drum to return to zero, and rings a bell.
The apparatus is enclosed in a suitable case, that part of it covering the denoting
discs or drums being provided with one, two, or more holes or slots preferably
glazed whereby the cash transaction may be viewed by one, two or more persons or
from one or more points of observation at one time.
In combination with my said apparatus, I fit and utilize any of the ordinary
forms of counting or recording apparatus, operated by the mechanism, and secured
inside the case, so as to be independent of the operator and thus ensure a record of
every cash transaction during any period of time.
In order that my invention may be fully understood I will more particularly
describe it making reference to the accompanying drawing in which :-
Figure 1 Sheet No. 1 is a view in front elevation of my improved apparatus.
Figure 2 Sheet No. 1 is a view in side elevation thereof.
Figure 3 Sheet No. 2 is a view in back elevation thereof with the back of the
case removed.
Figure 4 Sheet No. 2 is a view in transverse section thereof.
Figures 5 and 6 Sheet No. 3 are views on an enlarged scale in side elevation and
plan respectively of one of the key movements.
Figure 7 Sheet No. 3 is a back view on an enlarged scale of one of the keys.
Figure 8 Sheet No. 3 is a view on an enlarged scale in side elevation of the
locking device of the lid or cover of the cash receptacle.
Figure 9 Sheet No. 3 is a view on an enlarged scale in elevation of the indicating
drums, and
..
Figures 10 and 11 Sheet No. 3 are views in front and side elevation respectively
of a modification in the movement.
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Throughout the views similar parts are marked with like letters of reference.
The apparatus illustrated in the accompanying drawings is constructed with
three indicating discs or drums A, A', A³, showing shillings, pence and fractions of
pence respectively. These discs or drums are mounted on three axles B, B', and B'
arranged concentrically, independently and vertically, and axles B' and B' being
tubular as shown. On the peripheries of each of the discs or drums A, A', and A³
are arranged two or more series of denoting figures as shown by Figure 9, the
number of series of such figures being determined by the number of the openings
in the enclosing case C and by the size of the said discs or drums. In the apparatus.
illustrated by the accompanying drawings the case C enclosing the indicating drums
bas four openings c, c, etc., so that the amount of a purchase is shown at four places
thus enabling it to be seen from any position. The openings c, c, etc. in the case C
are preferably glazed.
The operating keys, of which there are three sets D. D. and D2 are
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page_text: arranged in two or more rows to operate on plates E, E³, and Ehinged to the
case X of the apparatus, the set of keys D representing shillings being adapted to
operate the plate E, the set D¹ representing pence to operate the plate E', and the
set D³ representing fractions of pence the plate E³. In the construction illustrated
by the accompanying drawings the plate E¹ is a divided one to allow the plate E
to be placed in the centre of it so that the keys D' are in the same row as the
keys D', but this construction is not obligatory. It will be obvious that if the
apparatus is to denote pounds another row of keys and another indicating disc or
drum with the attendant connecting and operating mechanism must be added.
The operating keys D, D', and D etc. which are preferably of circular form are
hinged to pins d, d', and d' etc. and are retained in a vertical position with respect
to the said pins by means of springs ³, d³, etc. the hinges being of the stop type so
that the keys cannot be tilted beyond a horizontal position, in which position they
are depressed by the fingers of the operator. The pins d, d', and d² etc. are of
various lengths and are fixed to the plates E, E', and E2 which in turn operate the
axles B, B, and B2 through mechanism to be hereinafter described, the amount of
movement of the said plates being governed by the lengths of the pins d, d', and d² etc.
their movements being limited by the guard or stop plates F and F¹ through which
the pins pass and against which the keys bear when they are in a horizontal position,
i.e. when they are depressed by the operator. The holes f, f, etc. in the
plates F and F are made of a rectangular shape for the keys D, D', and D² etc. to
pass through when they are in a normal position, i.e. in a vertical position.
The movement of each of the plates E, E', and E2 is communicated to its
respective axle B, B', or B2 in the following manner :-On each axle is cut or
formed a screw thread or worm 6 with which engages a nut G which is prevented
from rotating by having arms g, g, adapted to slide on suitable guides H, H, as
shown by Figures 3, 5 and 6. To the ends of these arms are pivotted links J, J,
connected at their other ends to arms K, K, carried by each of the plates E, E', as
shown by Figures 3, 4, 5 and 6, and in the case of the plate E² the arms K, K, are
forked at their ends to engage directly with the arms 9, 9, as shown in
Figures 3 and 4. A spring M is provided for returning each of the nuts G to its
normal position.
To the arms K or to any other convenient moving part of each of the
plates E, E', and E³, is pivotted a link k connected at its upper end to any convenient
form of counting or registering apparatus Y arranged so as to be conveniently seen
by removing the panel from the front of the case X.
As a modification the movement of the plates E, E', and E², may be communi-
cated to the axles B, B', and B2, by means of bevel gearing as shown by
Figures 10 and 11.
To retain the indicating discs or drums A, A¹, and A2 in position to show the
amount received the axles B, B', and B2 are fitted with ratchet wheels L, L', and L²,
with which engage three pawls l, l, etc. all mounted on a rod N having arms n², n³,
adapted to slide on one of the guide rods H, but each mounted on the rod N so as
to act independently of the others and each provided with a suitable spring to
keep it engaged with its ratchet wheel. The rod N also carries a trigger n capable
of engaging with a finger o carried by a rod O at or near its centre as shown more
particularly in Figures 4, 5 and 6. The rod O is pivotted to the case X and
receives motion from a cranked lever P passing outside the case through a hole in
the plate F and terminating in a key p. On one end of this rod O is formed- or
fixed an arm o-preferably in advance of the finger o-its free end being adapted
to engage with a trigger 9 of any suitable mechanism Q for ringing the bell Z as
shown in Figures 3 and 4. A spring o³ is provided on the arm o' to keep the rod O
and therefore key p in its normal position. To the other end of the rod O is fixed
or formed a second finger o² capable of engaging with one end of a latch R pivotted
at or about its centre to the case X, the free end of the latch R being adapted to
engage with a projections on the lid or cover S of the cash receptacle as shown in
Figure 8 to keep the said receptacle closed and locked. The cover S is preferably

page_text: of a segmental form as shown and pivotted at s³, s', to the case X, it being drawn back
or partially revolved by a spring in any convenient way, but preferably by a helical
spring in front of the piston of a dash pot T pivotted to the case X at t, the motion
being conveyed to the cover S by the cranked piston rod t pivotted to a stud s³ on
the said cover as shown in Figures 3 and 4. The dash pot T is provided to prevent
jar and concussion to the apparatus when the cover S is opened, and meets with a
stops to limit its movement.
It will thus be seen that after one or more of the keys D, D', D², have been
operated the indicating discs or drums A, A1, A2, will through the openings c, c, etc.
indicate the amount corresponding to the nature of the key or keys depressed.
The operator will then depress the key p which will, as herein before shown, ring
the bell Z by means of the arm o¹ and at the same time depress the end of the
latch R as shown in dotted lines in Figure 8 thus unlocking the cover S of the cash
receptacle and it will then depress the rod N against its spring n' through the
trigger n and the finger o, thus withdrawing all the pawls 1, 1, 1, out of contact with
the teeth of the ratchet wheels L, L', and L2 thereby allowing the return of the
nuts G and axles B, B', and B2 with their respective indicating discs or drums, to
their normal positions by the action of their springs M. A guide plate is provided
on the underside of each of the ratchet wheels for the pawls to ride on when they
are out of contact with the teeth of the said wheels.
I wish it to be particularly understood that I do not limit myself to the precise
details of construction hereinbefore described and illustrated by the accompanying
drawings, but that I hold myself at liberty to make such changes and alterations as
fairly fall within the spirit and scope of my invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The hereinbefore described combination of parts forming an improved
apparatus for checking cash payments.
2. In an apparatus for checking cash payments, the combination of a plurality
of keys divided into separate sets, of hinged plates corresponding to the sets of
keys and each adapted to be operated by the keys of its set, and of indicating discs
or drums corresponding to the set of keys and each adapted to be rotated by the
movement of its plate, as set forth.
3. In an apparatus for checking cash payments, the means of limiting the
movement of the operating keys by hinging them on pins of various lengths so that
their normal position is vertical in which position they can pass through the guard
or stop plate but when turned to lie horizontally by the act of depression they come
into contact with the said guard or stop plate, as set forth.
4. In an apparatus for checking cash payments, the means of indicating the
amount of the purchase at three or more positions at one and the same time,
substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated by the accompanying
drawings.
5. In an apparatus for checking cash payments, mounting all the operating keys
of one denomination on one plate and producing the difference in the amount of the
movement required for indicating by means of difference in length of the pins
carrying the said keys, as hereinbefore described and illustrated by the accompanying
drawings.
6. In an apparatus for checking cash payments as herein before described and
claimed, the use of a key or equivalent device, which, when depressed will ring an
alarm bell, unlock and cause the cover of the cash to be opened, and restore the
operating keys and the indicating discs or drums to their normal positions, as
set forth.
7. In an apparatus for checking cash payments, the combination of the indicating
discs or drums A, A', and A' carried by concentrically independently and vertically
arranged axles B, B', and B2; of the enclosing case C having two or
more

page_text: openings c, c, etc.; and of the sets of keys D, D', and D' mounted on pins of
various lengths, all combined, arranged and adapted to operate as set forth.
8. In an apparatus for checking cash payments, the combination of the indicating
discs or drums A, A', and A' carried by concentrically independently and vertically
arranged axles B, B', and B'; of the enclosing case C having two or more
openings c, c, etc.; of the sets of keys D, D', and D2 mounted on pins of various
lengths; of the guard or stop plates F and F; and of the plates E, E', and E³,.
all combined, arranged and adapted to operate as set forth.
9. In an apparatus for checking cash payments, the combination of the indicating
discs or drums A, A', and A* carried by concentrically independently and vertically
arranged axles B, B', and B2; of the enclosing case Ċ having two or more
openings c, c, etc.; of the sets of keys D, D', and D2 mounted on pins of various.
lengths; of the guard or stop plates F and F; of the plates E E', and E2; and
of the worm, screw, or bevel gearing for communicating the movements of the
plates E, E', and E2 to the axles B, B', and B2, all combined, arranged and adapted
to operate as set forth.
10. In an apparatus for checking cash payments, the combination of the indicating
discs or drums A, A¹, and A2 carried by concentrically independently and vertically
arranged axles B, B', and B'; of the enclosing case C having two or more
openings c, c, etc.; of the sets of keys D, D', and D2 mounted on pins of various
lengths; of the guard or stop plates F and F'; of the plates E, E', and E; of the
worm, screw, or bevel gearing for communicating the movements of the
plates E, E, and E' to the axles B, B', and B2; and of the lever P and its.
mechanism, all combined, arranged and adapted to operate as set forth.
11. In an apparatus for checking cash payments, the combination of the
indicating discs or drums A, A', and A2; of the concentric axles B, B', and B2:
having screw threads or worms b formed on them; of the plates E, E', and E'
having sets of pins d, d', and mounted thereon and carrying spring controlled
keys D, D', and D*; of the guard plates F and F for limiting the movement of
the keys D, D', and D'; of the nuts G engaging with the screw threads or
worms b on the axles B, B', and B2 and having arms g, g, sliding on guide
rods H, H; of the ratchet wheels L, L', and L on the axles B, B', and B'; of the
spring pawls 1, 1, etc.; of the links J, J, etc. for connecting the arms K, K, of the
plates E and E' with the nuts G on the axles B and B¹; of the lever P and its
key p; of the rod O with its lever o¹ for ringing the bell Z and its fingers o for
engaging with a trigger n on a rod N and its finger o² for operating the latch R;
of the cover S of the cash receptacle; of the dash pot T for controlling the said
cover; and of the counting or registering device Y operated by the links k, k, k, all
combined, arranged and adapted to operate as set forth."
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1004
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, M.I.M.E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.