摘要:
Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a modular system for facilitating automated transactions. Specifically, in some embodiments a modular system includes a plurality of lock modules that are controlled by one or more primary lock control boards. The lock modules control access to products or services through one or more daughter boards.
摘要:
Groceries ordered over the Internet by a particular time in the early evening may be delivered by the next morning to a location within a 5-6 hour delivery radius of a warehouse. The grocery order is filled at the warehouse, where the groceries are placed in a tote for delivery. If perishable groceries are to be delivered, a frozen insert is placed in the tote to maintain the groceries at a desired temperature. The filled tote is placed on a rack, which is removable with the tote on it. The racks have shelves that are pitched such that when a first tote is removed a second tote behind the first tote falls into the space previously occupied by the first tote. In the early evening, after the cutoff time for placing orders, the rack and totes on the rack are transferred to a first vehicle, typically a large trailer, that transports the rack and totes to a transfer point where the rack and the accompanying bill of lading are transferred to a second smaller vehicle, such as a van. The van delivers the totes to customers along a pre-established route. Upon reaching a delivery destination (usually a customer's home) by early the next morning, the van driver removes the tote for that customer from the van and secures it at the delivery destination. The tote may be secured in a locked expandable bag, such as a mesh net or insulated bag, that is itself secured to a grocery box. Alternatively, the tote may be secured by looping a chain or cable through and around a pair of eyelets on the tote. The customer removes the tote from the bag, removes the groceries from the tote, and returns the used tote to the bag for later pickup by the van.
摘要:
An improved locker is provided. The locker includes a ventilation system that draws air into and out of the locker to facilitate drying articles in the locker. An electronic control system in the locker permits a user to transmit and receive messages to and from a remote source, and, to access the Internet. The locker door slides along tracks when opened and closed to minimize the risk of damage to the door. Backlighting and positioning of counter top surfaces in the locker make the locker ergonomically friendly.
摘要:
A set of lockers allows a customer to drop off commodities for a service company to pick up. An order is input using an operation screen, and an order sheet which specifies the locker number is issued. A commodity, for example undeveloped film, and the order sheet are put in a transparent request bag and deposited in the locker. When the service company picks up the request bag, the request bag is taken out of the locker, and a bar code on the order sheet is read by a hand scanner. When the order sheet is scanned, the locker it came from is automatically locked, and the next locker which has an undeveloped film order is automatically opened. After processing the film, the developed film and prints are put in a delivery bag, with an attached slip having the locker number to which the bag is to be delivered. Upon delivery to the locker, a first bar code on a slip is read by a hand scanner, and a first locker is unlocked. When a second bar code is scanned, a second locker is automatically unlocked, and the first locker is automatically locked.
摘要:
The consignment device comprises a box (1) with two slots (2, 3) capable of receiving corresponding keys. The box is shaped to receive a key fitted with a receiver for a consignment coin so that the insertion of a second key unlocks a first coin-bearing key locked into a first slot, leaving the second key locked into position in a second slot. This device comprises at least one key catch (14, 15) translatable substantially perpendicular to direction of insertion of the key (27a, 27b), and at least one elements (5, 11) for locking the catch (14, 15) translatable substantially parallel to the direction of insertion of the key (27a, 27b).
摘要:
A lock operated by the introduction of a coin into a chamber in the lock. A scanning member scans the size of the introduced coin. The scanning member includes at least one recess for receipt of a releasing member adapted to move into said recess to cause release of a locking member to permit removal thereof from the lock.
摘要:
A coin operated lock for ski racks comprises a latch secured to an inner sliding member provided with a passageway for receiving a coin. The passageway has an opened bottom obstructed by a tiltable cam plate which hinder the movement of the sliding member. The introduction of a coin in the passageway tilts the cam plate and releases the sliding member. A key operated lever actuates the liberated sliding member and projects the latch outside the lock for engaging into a catch.
摘要:
An improved and simplified coin operated mechanism for newspaper dispensers and the like includes a more secure and reliable latch which operates in conjunction with a column of coins of the required denominations in a mode counter to the prior art for the sake of greater reliability and simplicity. Latch retainer pins, subject to gradual wear, are made easily replaceable on the mounting bracket. Counterweighted pawls, which must accurately gage the heights of required coin combinations, have an improved mounting and adjusting arrangement on the mechanism whereby the parts can be quickly disassembled and reassembled and adjusted on the mechanism for accuracy of operation. The invention additionally possesses an improved and simplified Sunday paper lock out and release device and an improved coin release and return mechanism for improper or defective coins including a unique anti-cheat feature.
摘要:
In a control system of a coin-operated locker comprising a time-lapse detecting section for producing a time-lapse output signal whenever a predetermined unitary time has passed, a control section for producing a control signal by receiving the time lapse output signal and a signal generated when the key is operated, and a stepping drive mechanism which under the control of the control section is driven to advance stepwise in one direction when the lock is unlocked and when an overtime fee charging operation is carried out, and in the opposite direction when a coin is inserted into the locker, the operation of a device for advancing the stepping drive mechanism in the opposite direction is stopped when it is advanced stepwise in the one direction, thereby to continue the drive of the mechanism in the one direction.
摘要:
An apparatus for securing a bicycle in a rack provided with a coin-controlled key-operated locking device associated with a permanent rack structure adapted to embrace a substantial portion of the bicycle frame, and a binding member adapted to secure other parts of the bicycle to the rack through the operation of the locking device.