公开(公告)号：US5184707A

公开(公告)日：1993-02-09

申请号：US831423

申请日：1992-02-05

申请人： John W. Van Horn ,  Ralph H. Carmen

发明人： John W. Van Horn ,  Ralph H. Carmen

IPC分类号： G07F17/24

CPC分类号： G07F17/24

摘要： A coin operated timing mechanism for a parking meter and the like including a time display, a microprocessor for controlling the setting and operation of the display, a battery or similar self-contained power source, and a power regulation sub-system designed to minimize power consumption during operation of the mechanism. The power regulation system provides, on demand, voltage of either 3.5 or 5 volts. The higher power consumption 5-volt supply is available when necessary for short periods to read a NOVRAM device which stores operational parameters. The 3.5 volt mode is used during normal coin handling and timekeeping and during periods of communication wiht the microprocessor for changing the operating parameters or for auditing of the system. The mechanism includes coin actuated switches which are adjustable to insure most efficient operation including screening of spurious coins. The circuit includes a low power drain feature which operates upon actuation of a switch to permit computation by the microprocessor at a slow rate.

摘要翻译： 一种用于停放计时器等的投币式定时机构，包括时间显示，用于控制显示器的设置和操作的微处理器，电池或类似的独立电源，以及设计成使功率最小化的功率调节子系统 机制运行期间的消费。 功率调节系统按要求提供3.5或5伏电压。 在需要较短时间读取存储操作参数的NOVRAM器件时，可提供更高的功耗5伏电源。 在正常硬币处理和计时期间以及微处理器通信期间，使用3.5伏特模式来更改操作参数或对系统进行审计。 该机构包括可调节的硬币驱动开关，以确保最有效的操作，包括对伪币进行筛选。 电路包括低功率消耗功能，其在启动开关时操作，以允许微处理器以慢速率进行计算。

公开(公告)号：US5119916A

公开(公告)日：1992-06-09

申请号：US499719

申请日：1990-03-27

申请人： Ralph H. Carmen ,  John W. Van Horn

发明人： Ralph H. Carmen ,  John W. Van Horn

IPC分类号： G07B15/02 ,  G07D5/08 ,  G07F7/00 ,  G07F17/24

CPC分类号： G07D5/08 ,  G07D5/02

摘要： An improved magnetic field sensor for detecting tokens is disclosed which has one Hall effect sensor located between a magnet and an inclined token track base and another Hall effect sensor located between another magnet and the inclined token track base. The Hall effect sensors are placed at distances above the inclined token track base which optimize their accuracy in detecting tokens which have two concentric regions with different magnet characteristics.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于检测令牌的改进的磁场传感器，其具有位于磁体和倾斜令牌轨道基座之间的一个霍尔效应传感器和位于另一个磁体和倾斜令牌轨道基座之间的另一个霍尔效应传感器。 霍尔效应传感器放置在倾斜令牌轨道基座上方的距离处，其优化了其检测具有不同磁体特性的两个同心区域的标记的精度。

公开(公告)号：US5139128A

公开(公告)日：1992-08-18

申请号：US500029

申请日：1990-03-27

申请人： Ralph H. Carmen ,  John W. Van Horn

发明人： Ralph H. Carmen ,  John W. Van Horn

IPC分类号： G07F1/04

CPC分类号： G07F1/048 ,  G07D5/02 ,  G07D5/08

摘要： A token receiving chute for use in a token operated device is disclosed. The chute is designed so that a token inserted therein will fall toward an appropriate location due to the force of gravity. In order to decrease the kinetic energy imparted to the falling token, and thereby increase the accuracy of various coin sensing devices to be subsequently employed, an inclined wall section is provided for imparting lateral momentum to the falling token causing it to bounce back and forth between the side walls.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种令牌操作装置中使用的令牌接收滑槽。 滑槽被设计成使得插入其中的标记由于重力而落向适当的位置。 为了降低赋予落下的令牌的动能，从而提高随后采用的各种硬币感测装置的精度，提供倾斜的壁部分，以向下落的标记赋予横向的动量，从而使其在 侧墙。

公开(公告)号：US5109972A

公开(公告)日：1992-05-05

申请号：US384781

申请日：1989-07-24

申请人： John W. Van Horn ,  Ralph H. Carmen

发明人： John W. Van Horn ,  Ralph H. Carmen

IPC分类号： G07F17/24

CPC分类号： G07F17/24

摘要： A coin operated timing mechanism for a parking meter and the like including a time display, a microprocessor for controlling the setting and operation of the display, a battery or similar self-contained power source, and a power regulation sub-system designed to minimize power consumption during operation of the mechanism. The power regulation system provides, on demand, voltage of either 3.5 or 5 volts. The highest power consumption 5-volt supply is available when necessary for short periods to read a NOVRAM device which stores operational parameters. The 3.5 volt mode is used during normal coin handling and timekeeping and during periods of communication with the microprocessor for changing the operating parameters or for auditing of the system. The mechanism includes coin actuated switches which are adjustable to insure most efficient operation including screening of spurious coins. The circuit includes a low power drain feature which operates upon actuation of a switch to permit computation by the microprocessor at a slow rate.

摘要翻译： 一种用于停放计时器等的投币式定时机构，包括时间显示，用于控制显示器的设置和操作的微处理器，电池或类似的独立电源，以及设计成使功率最小化的功率调节子系统 机制运行期间的消费。 功率调节系统按要求提供3.5或5伏电压。 在需要短时间读取存储操作参数的NOVRAM设备时，可提供最高功耗的5伏电源。 在正常的硬币处理和计时期间以及在与微处理器进行通信的时段期间使用3.5伏特模式来改变操作参数或者对系统进行审计。 该机构包括可调节的硬币驱动开关，以确保最有效的操作，包括对伪币进行筛选。 电路包括低功率消耗功能，其在启动开关时操作，以允许微处理器以慢速率进行计算。

公开(公告)号：US5060777A

公开(公告)日：1991-10-29

申请号：US500015

申请日：1990-03-27

申请人： John W. Van Horn ,  Ralph H. Carmen

发明人： John W. Van Horn ,  Ralph H. Carmen

IPC分类号： G07F17/24

CPC分类号： G07D3/00 ,  G07D5/02 ,  G07D5/08

摘要： A low power device for sorting tokens as part of a coin-operated meter is disclosed. The device sorts a token while it is falling under the influence of gravity and assures that a movable gate, which directs the token to one of two paths, is in the proper position before the token reaches the gate. Power to move the gate is used only when the position of the gate is to be changed.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于将令牌作为投币式计量器的一部分进行排序的低功率装置。 该设备在重力下降时对令牌进行排序，并确保将令牌引导到两条路径之一的可移动门在令牌到达门之前处于适当的位置。 仅当要改变门的位置时才使用门的移动功率。

公开(公告)号：US4417725A

公开(公告)日：1983-11-29

申请号：US312242

申请日：1981-10-19

申请人： John W. Van Horn

发明人： John W. Van Horn

IPC分类号： A63G9/00

CPC分类号： A63G9/00

摘要： This invention is a method and apparatus for alternately transferring energy between two objects suspended from a common swiveled point. The first of the objects is put into motion in a circular fashion about the second object which is in a stationary condition. Ultimately, energy is transferred from the first object to the second object, causing the second object to follow the first object in a circular manner. The resulting transfer of energy slowly brings the first object to a stationary condition and moves the second object in a circular motion. A transfer of energy then continues between the first and second objects in the aforementioned manner. Swings containing humans also transfer energy from one swing to another as characterized by this invention. The invention is further characterized by means for changing the position of the common meeting point of the suspension lines from each object.

摘要翻译： 本发明是用于在从公共转动点悬挂的两个物体之间交替传递能量的方法和装置。 第一个物体以关于处于静止状态的第二物体的圆形方式运动。 最终，能量从第一物体传递到第二物体，导致第二物体以循环方式跟随第一物体。 所产生的能量传递缓慢地使第一物体处于静止状态，并以第二物体以圆周运动移动。 然后以上述方式在第一和第二物体之间继续传递能量。 包含人的摆动也将能量从一个摆动转移到另一个，如本发明的特征。 本发明的特征还在于用于改变悬挂线的公共汇合点从每个物体的位置的装置。

公开(公告)号：US4717007A

公开(公告)日：1988-01-05

申请号：US853007

申请日：1986-04-17

申请人： John W. Van Horn

发明人： John W. Van Horn

IPC分类号： G07F1/04 ,  G07F17/24 ,  G07F1/00

CPC分类号： G07F1/048 ,  G07F17/24

摘要： A coin acceptance shuttle for electronic parking meters adapted to receive coins, one at a time, from a predetermined family of permitted coins and to laterally transport such coins to the channel inlet of the electronic coin acceptance apparatus. The shuttle includes a manually operated plunger having a coin recess therein defined between the body of the plunger and a pivotally mounted gate. Coins enter the recess through a replaceable housing slot member selected in accordance with the family of coins to be used. The gate member pivots to facilitate full and proper coin exit from the shuttle plunger in the event of a coin jam or the premature return travel of the plunger. The gate includes an offset pivot axis and opposed coin stop bosses whereby the gate may be installed in alternative orientations according to the preselected family of coins to be used.

摘要翻译： 一种用于电子停车计费器的硬币接收班车，其适于从预定的允许的硬币系列一次一个地接收硬币，并将这些硬币横向运送到电子硬币接收装置的通道入口。 该梭子包括手动操作的柱塞，其具有限定在柱塞主体和枢转安装的门之间的硬币凹部。 硬币通过根据要使用的硬币系列选择的可更换的外壳槽构件进入凹部。 在硬币堵塞或柱塞的过早返回行程的情况下，门构件枢转以便于从梭塞柱塞充分和适当的硬币出口。 门包括偏移枢转轴线和相对的硬币停止凸台，由此门可以根据要使用的预先选定的硬币系列而以替代方向安装。

公开(公告)号：US4880406A

公开(公告)日：1989-11-14

申请号：US199449

申请日：1988-05-31

申请人： John W. Van Horn ,  Clyde Johnson

发明人： John W. Van Horn ,  Clyde Johnson

IPC分类号： F16D7/04

CPC分类号： F16D7/044

摘要： A meter apparatus wherein time is purchased upon deposit of a coin or the like for setting of a clock mechanism. A parking meter may be involved, and a rotatable handle is provided for operating a drive shaft connected between the clock mechanism and handle. A clutch is interposed between the handle and drive shaft with the clutch including a pin or other releasable element engaging both the shaft and handle. A spring force is applied to the pin so that normal rotation of the handle will operate the drive shaft. Excessive force will release the pin in opposition to the spring so that damage will not occur even upon continued rotation of the handle. The pin and handle are ordinarily reset in a proper starting position so that the next operation of the meter will proceed in correct fashion.

摘要翻译： 一种用于设置时钟机构的硬币等沉积时购买时间的仪表装置。 可能涉及停车计时器，并且提供可旋转手柄来操作连接在时钟机构和手柄之间的驱动轴。 离合器介于手柄和驱动轴之间，离合器包括一个销或其它可释放的元件，其与轴和手柄相接合。 弹簧力施加到销上，使得手柄的正常旋转将操作驱动轴。 过大的力将释放与弹簧相对的销，使得即使在手柄持续转动时也不会发生损坏。 销和手柄通常在适当的起始位置复位，以便仪表的下一个操作将以正确的方式进行。