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Method and apparatus for dispensing and collecting trolleys, especially shopping and luggage trolleys Download PDF

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EP0231934A2
EP0231934A2 EP87101440A EP87101440A EP0231934A2 EP 0231934 A2 EP0231934 A2 EP 0231934A2 EP 87101440 A EP87101440 A EP 87101440A EP 87101440 A EP87101440 A EP 87101440A EP 0231934 A2 EP0231934 A2 EP 0231934A2
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    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/06—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles
    • G07F7/0618—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by carts
    • G07F7/0636—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by carts in which the trolleys or carts are kept in a restricted zone such as a coral-like enclosure, or are passing a gate before use is possible
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F10/00—Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for
    • A47F10/02—Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets
    • A47F10/04—Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets for storing or handling self-service hand-carts or baskets
    • A47F10/045—Row-length limitation means for stored shopping trolleys
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/06—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles
    • G07F7/0618—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by carts
    • G07F7/0627—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by carts in which the trolleys or carts are kept fixed or linked onto a rail or barrier

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  • the invention relates to a method and a device for releasing and receiving transport trolleys, in particular shopping or baggage trolleys, in which the transport trolleys are removed from a collection point against payment of a deposit and returned to the collection point after use, the return payment being made after the return process has been completed Coin deposit is refunded again and the device required for this purpose is formed from at least one stationary holding stand which forms the collection point.
  • Facilities of this type are preferably used in self-service shops, but also at train stations and airfields.
  • the aim is to bring the trolley back to the collection point after use.
  • these trolleys have coupling parts which have a device for receiving and returning a coin serving as a deposit.
  • the transport trolleys can be coupled to one another in the pushed-together state via the coupling parts, the transport trolley, which is arranged in the forward direction, viewed in the direction of travel, in turn being coupled to a holding stand forming the collection point.
  • the set goal is achieved according to the invention in that a central key is kept ready at the collection point, with the aid of which the coupling part of each returned trolley can be activated to give out the coin deposit.
  • the central key is arranged so as to be movable and captive on or near the holding stand.
  • the advantage of the invention is that the trolleys must always be returned to the collection point if you want to get the coin deposit. A "wild" coupling of transport trolleys to one another far from the collection point is not possible. Furthermore, one saves a complex coin dispenser on the coupling parts in that one and the same key fits all coupling parts. Where previously a key or a similar device with the same function as the key was provided on each coupling part, this is now reduced to a single one. This enables the coupling parts to be manufactured more cheaply.
  • the method and the new device 1 are explained in more detail with reference to a drawing. You can see in the drawing a stack of nested transport trolleys 2, 2 ', 2 "; in the example, these are shopping trolleys. It could also be the known luggage transport trolleys.
  • the transport trolley 2' which is at the front in the direction of travel, is detachably coupled to a bracket-shaped support stand 7. On the frontmost transport trolley 2 ' are other transport cars 2, 2 "detachably coupled in a row against the direction of thrust.
  • each transport trolley 2, 2 ', 2 has, for example near its grip area 3, a coupling part 4 which, in a known manner, connects a transport trolley 2, 2" to a transport trolley 2, 2' or with the support stand 7.
  • the coupling parts 4 have a device 5 for receiving and returning a coin. If a coin is inserted into the coupling part 4 of the rearmost transport carriage 2 ", its coupling part 4 is influenced in a known manner in such a way that its locking is released with the transport carriage 2 or 2 'located in front of it. The rearmost transport carriage 2" can thus be released Remove the stack. It is available to the user. In this state, the coin remains in the coupling part 4. It cannot be removed from it manually.
  • the holding stand 7 consists of a U-shaped bracket 8, the legs 9 of which are fastened to the floor 10.
  • a further bracket 11 is provided on the cross connection 10 of the bracket 8, which is connected to the coupling part 4 of the foremost transport carriage 2
  • an upwardly directed post 12 which carries a horizontal support part 14, for example in the form of a tube or wire rope, which leads to a further post 13 which is fastened to the floor
  • Both posts 12, 13 can be connected to a strut 18 near the ground.
  • a sliding piece 15 is mounted, which can be pushed back and forth on the support part 14.
  • An expediently sprung cord 16 leads down from the slider 15, at the end of which the central key 17 is captively attached at gripping height. With this arrangement, the central key 17 can be moved between the two posts 12, 13 to each transport carriage 2, 2 ', 2 ". It is expedient to design the cord 16 only so long that each transport carriage 2, 2', 2" wants effect the issue of the coin, must be brought very close to the strut 18. This ensures that the returned trolleys 2, 2 ', 2 "form a straight stack.
  • the two posts 12, 13 do not necessarily have to be attached to the floor. It is entirely conceivable to lower the two posts 12, 13 from the ceiling in a shop. Likewise, the connection of the post 12 to the support stand 7 is not absolutely necessary. However, the support stand 7, the two posts 12, 13, the support member 14, if necessary, the strut 18, and the central key 17 with cord 16 and slide 15, the collection point 6, to which the transport carriages 2, 2 ', 2 "can be returned and removed from there. However, several can be in one flight to a collection point 6 erected posts 12, 13 with supporting parts 14 and central key 17 belong, depending on how long the stack of trolleys 2, 2 ', 2 "should be maximum. Expediently, a plurality of collection points 6 can also be arranged next to one another, for example to accommodate a large number of transport trolleys 2, 2 ', 2 "centrally.

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The invention describes a method and apparatus (1) for dispensing and collecting trolleys (2) especially shopping or luggage trolleys. The particular feature of this invention is that the coin deposit to be paid for dispensing of the trolley (2) is reimbursed upon the return of the trolley (2) to a collecting point (6) only when a central key (17) provided at the collecting point (6) acts on the coupling part (4) of the returned trolley (2). <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Einrichtung zur Freigabe und Entgegennahme von Transportwagen, insbesondere von Einkaufs- oder Gepäckwagen, bei dem die Transportwagen gegen Entrichtung eines Pfandes an einer Sammelstelle entnommen und nach Gebrauch zu dieser wieder zurückgebracht werden, wobei nach erfolgtem Zurückgabevorgang das zuvor entrichtete Münzpfand wieder zurückerstattet wird und die zu diesem Zweck erforderliche Einrichtung aus wenigstens einem ortsfesten, die Sammelstelle bildenden Halteständer gebildet ist.The invention relates to a method and a device for releasing and receiving transport trolleys, in particular shopping or baggage trolleys, in which the transport trolleys are removed from a collection point against payment of a deposit and returned to the collection point after use, the return payment being made after the return process has been completed Coin deposit is refunded again and the device required for this purpose is formed from at least one stationary holding stand which forms the collection point.

Einrichtungen dieser Art werden bevorzugt in Selbstbedienungsgeschäften, aber auch auf Bahnhöfen und Flugplätzen eingesetzt. Durch die bei der Entnahme eines Transportwagens erforderliche Entrichtung eines Münzpfandes will man erreichen, daß die Transportwagen nach erfolgtem Gebrauch wieder zur Sammelstelle zurückgebracht werden. Zu diesem Zweck weisen diese Transportwagen Kopplungsteile auf, die eine Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme und zur Zurückgabe einer als Pfand dienenden Münze besitzen. Über die Kopplungsteile lassen sich die Transportwagen in ineinandergeschobenem Zustand aneinanderkoppeln, wobei der in Fahrtrichtung betrachtet zuvorderst angeordnete Transportwagen wiederum an einem die Sammelstelle bildenden Halteständer angekoppelt ist.Facilities of this type are preferably used in self-service shops, but also at train stations and airfields. By paying a coin deposit when a trolley is removed, the aim is to bring the trolley back to the collection point after use. For this purpose, these trolleys have coupling parts which have a device for receiving and returning a coin serving as a deposit. The transport trolleys can be coupled to one another in the pushed-together state via the coupling parts, the transport trolley, which is arranged in the forward direction, viewed in the direction of travel, in turn being coupled to a holding stand forming the collection point.

Als nachteilig bei allen bisher bekannten Lösungen muß erwähnt werden, daß die zur Herausgabe des entrichteten Münzpfandes vorgesehene Einrichtung komplett an jedem Kopplungsteil angeordnet ist. Dies verteuert die Kopplungsteile. Außerdem ist es bei manchen bekannten Lösungen möglich, Transportwagen fern ab von der Sammelstelle miteinander zu koppeln und dabei das Münzpfand zu erhalten.A disadvantage of all previously known solutions must be mentioned that the device provided for issuing the paid coin deposit is completely arranged on each coupling part. This makes the coupling parts more expensive. In addition, in some known solutions, it is possible to couple transport trolleys with one another far from the collection point and thereby to maintain the coin deposit.

Der beabsichtigte Effekt, nicht gebrauchte Transportwagen immer an einer Sammelstelle bereithalten zu können, wird dadurch zunichte gemacht.This destroys the intended effect of always being able to keep unused transport trolleys ready at a collection point.

Deshalb ist es Ziel der Erfindung, ein Verfahren und eine Einrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die bei gleichzeitiger Verringerung der Herstellkosten der erforderlichen Kopplungsteile das Ankoppeln der nicht gebrauchten Transportwagen an eine Sammelstelle weitgehendst garantiert.It is therefore the object of the invention to provide a method and a device of the type mentioned at the outset, which largely guarantees the coupling of the unused transport vehicles to a collection point while at the same time reducing the manufacturing costs of the required coupling parts.

Das gesteckte Ziel wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch erreicht, daß an der Sammelstelle ein Zentralschlüssel bereitgehalten wird, mit dessen Hilfe das Kopplungsteil eines jeden zurückgebrachten Transportwagens zur Herausgabe des Münzpfandes aktivierbar ist.The set goal is achieved according to the invention in that a central key is kept ready at the collection point, with the aid of which the coupling part of each returned trolley can be activated to give out the coin deposit.

Ferner tragt zur Erreichung dieses Zieles bei, daß der Zentralschlüssel am oder nahe des Halteständers bewegbar und unverlierbar angeordnet ist.Furthermore, contributing to the achievement of this goal is that the central key is arranged so as to be movable and captive on or near the holding stand.

Der Vorteil der Erfindung besteht darin, daß die Transportwagen grundsätzlich zur Sammelstelle zurückgebracht werden müssen, wenn man das Münzpfand erhalten will. Ein "wildes" Ankoppeln von Transportwagen untereinander fern ab von der Sammelstelle ist nicht möglich. Ferner erspart man sich eine aufwendige Münzausgabevorrichtung an den Kopplungsteilen dadurch, daß ein und derselbe Schlüssel zu allen Kopplungsteilen paßt. Wo bisher je ein Schlüssel oder eine ähnliche, die gleiche Funktion wie der Schlüssel ausübende Einrichtung an jedem Kopplungsteil vorgesehen war, reduziert sich diese jetzt auf eine einzige. Dadurch ist man in der Lage, die Kopplungsteile billiger herzustellen.The advantage of the invention is that the trolleys must always be returned to the collection point if you want to get the coin deposit. A "wild" coupling of transport trolleys to one another far from the collection point is not possible. Furthermore, one saves a complex coin dispenser on the coupling parts in that one and the same key fits all coupling parts. Where previously a key or a similar device with the same function as the key was provided on each coupling part, this is now reduced to a single one. This enables the coupling parts to be manufactured more cheaply.

Das Verfahren und die neue Einrichtung 1 werden anhand einer Zeichnung näher erläutert. Man erkennt in der Zeichnung einen Stapel ineinandergeschobener Transportwagen 2, 2', 2"; im Beispiel sind es Einkaufswagen. Es könnten genauso auch die bekannten Gepäcktransportwagen sein. Der in Fahrtrichtung zuvorderste Transportwagen 2' ist an einem bügelförmigen Halteständer 7 lösbar angekoppelt. An dem vordersten Transportwagen 2' sind entgegen der Schubrichtung weitere Transportwagen 2, 2" in einer Reihe lösbar angekoppelt. Um diese Art der Ankopplung zu ermöglichen, weist jeder Transportwagen 2, 2', 2" beispielsweise nahe seines Griffbereiches 3 ein Kopplungsteil 4 auf, das in bekannter Weise eine Ankopplung eines Transportwagens 2, 2" mit einem jeweils vorausbefindlichen Transportwagen 2, 2' oder mit dem Halteständer 7 ermöglicht. Die Kopplungsteile 4 besitzen eine Vorrichtung 5 zur Aufnahme und zur Zurückgabe einer Münze. Steckt man eine Münze in das Kopplungsteil 4 des hintersten Transportwagens 2", so wird dessen Kopplungsteil 4 in bekannter Weise derart beeinflußt, daß sich dessen Verriegelung mit dem vor ihm befindlichen Transportwagen 2 oder 2' löst. Der hinterste Transportwagen 2" läßt sich somit dem Stapel entnehmen. Er steht dem Benutzer zur Verfügung. In diesem Zustand verbleibt die Münze im Kopplungsteil 4. Sie kann aus ihm nicht von Hand entnommen werden. Auch dies ist bekannt und bedarf daher keiner weiteren Erklärung. Bringt der Benutzer den Transportwagen 2, 2" wieder zur Sammelstelle 6 zurück, schiebt er ihn wieder in den Stapel der anderen Transportwagen 2, 2'. Je nach Ausbildung des Kopplungsteiles 4 ist es nun möglich, die Verriegelung des in den Stapel eingeschobenen Transportwagens 2 oder 2" noch vor der Zurückerstattung der zuvor eingezahlten Münze oder aber während des Zurückerstattungsvorganges der Münze erfolgen zu lassen. Diese Entscheidung bleibt dem Hersteller der Kopplungsteile 4 überlassen. Neu ist nun, daß der Zurückzahlvorgang nur durch einen Zentralschlüssel 17 durchgeführt werden kann, der an der Sammelstelle 6 unverlierbar, jedoch bewegbar befestigt, bereitgehalten wird. Durch entsprechenden Kontakt des Zentralschlüssels 17 mit dem Kopplungsteil 4 des eingeschobenen Transportwagens 2, 2', 2" wird dieses zur Herausgabe der Münze veranlaßt, beispielsweise dadurch, daß der Zentralschlüssel 17 auf rein mechanische Weise ein im Kopplungsteil 4 befindliches Gesperre löst, das die Münze zuvor festgehalten hat und diese nun freigibt. Der Halteständer 7 besteht im Beispiel aus einem U-förmigen Bügel 8, dessen Schenkel 9 am Boden befestigt sind. An der Querverbindung 10 des Bügels 8 ist ein weiterer Bügel 11 vorgesehen, der mit dem Kopplungsteil 4 des vordersten Transportwagens 2' auf irgend eine bekannte Art gekoppelt ist. Seitlich am Bügel 8 ist ein nach oben gerichteter Pfosten 12 vorgesehen, der ein waagrechtes Tragteil 14, etwa in Form eines Rohres oder Drahtseiles trägt, das zu einem weiteren Pfosten 13 führt, der am Boden befestigt ist. Beide Pfosten 12, 13 können in Bodennähe mit einer Strebe 18 verbunden sein.The method and the new device 1 are explained in more detail with reference to a drawing. You can see in the drawing a stack of nested transport trolleys 2, 2 ', 2 "; in the example, these are shopping trolleys. It could also be the known luggage transport trolleys. The transport trolley 2', which is at the front in the direction of travel, is detachably coupled to a bracket-shaped support stand 7. On the frontmost transport trolley 2 ' are other transport cars 2, 2 "detachably coupled in a row against the direction of thrust. In order to enable this type of coupling, each transport trolley 2, 2 ', 2 "has, for example near its grip area 3, a coupling part 4 which, in a known manner, connects a transport trolley 2, 2" to a transport trolley 2, 2' or with the support stand 7. The coupling parts 4 have a device 5 for receiving and returning a coin. If a coin is inserted into the coupling part 4 of the rearmost transport carriage 2 ", its coupling part 4 is influenced in a known manner in such a way that its locking is released with the transport carriage 2 or 2 'located in front of it. The rearmost transport carriage 2" can thus be released Remove the stack. It is available to the user. In this state, the coin remains in the coupling part 4. It cannot be removed from it manually. This is also known and therefore needs no further explanation. If the user brings the transport trolley 2, 2 "back to the collection point 6, he pushes it back into the stack of the other transport trolleys 2, 2 '. Depending on the design of the coupling part 4, it is now possible to lock the transport trolley 2 pushed into the stack or 2 "before the refund of the previously deposited coin or during the refund process of the coin. This decision is left to the manufacturer of the coupling parts 4. What is new is that the repayment process can only be carried out by means of a central key 17, which is held captive at the collecting point 6 but is movably attached. Through appropriate contact of the central key 17 with the coupling part 4 of the inserted trolley 2, 2 ', 2 ", this is caused to issue the coin, for example in that the central key 17 releases in a purely mechanical manner a locking mechanism located in the coupling part 4, which previously held the coin In the example, the holding stand 7 consists of a U-shaped bracket 8, the legs 9 of which are fastened to the floor 10. A further bracket 11 is provided on the cross connection 10 of the bracket 8, which is connected to the coupling part 4 of the foremost transport carriage 2 At the side of the bracket 8 there is an upwardly directed post 12 which carries a horizontal support part 14, for example in the form of a tube or wire rope, which leads to a further post 13 which is fastened to the floor Both posts 12, 13 can be connected to a strut 18 near the ground.

An dem beispielsweise aus einem Rundrohr gefertigten Tragteil 14 ist ein Gleitstück 15 gelagert, das sich auf dem Tragteil 14 hin- und herschieben läßt. Vom Gleitstück 15 führt eine zweckmäßigerweise gefederte Schnur 16 nach unten, an deren Ende der Zentralschlüssel 17 in Greifhöhe unverlierbar befestigt ist. Durch diese Anordnung läßt sich der Zentralschlüssel 17 zwischen beiden Pfosten 12, 13 zu jedem Transportwagen 2, 2', 2" bewegen. Es ist zweckmäßig, die Schnur 16 nur so lange auszubilden, daß jeder Transportwagen 2, 2', 2", will man die Ausgabe der Münze bewirken, ganz nahe an die Strebe 18 herangeführt werden muß. Dadurch wird sichergestellt, daß die zurückgebrachten Transportwagen 2, 2', 2" einen geradeaus gerichteten Stapel bilden.On the support part 14, for example made from a round tube, a sliding piece 15 is mounted, which can be pushed back and forth on the support part 14. An expediently sprung cord 16 leads down from the slider 15, at the end of which the central key 17 is captively attached at gripping height. With this arrangement, the central key 17 can be moved between the two posts 12, 13 to each transport carriage 2, 2 ', 2 ". It is expedient to design the cord 16 only so long that each transport carriage 2, 2', 2" wants effect the issue of the coin, must be brought very close to the strut 18. This ensures that the returned trolleys 2, 2 ', 2 "form a straight stack.

Die beiden Pfosten 12, 13 müssen nicht unbedingt am Boden befestigt sein. Es ist durchaus denkbar, die beiden Pfosten 12, 13 in einem Laden von der Decke herabzuführen. Ebenso ist die Verbindung des Pfostens 12 mit dem Halteständer 7 nicht unbedingt erforderlich. Jedoch bilden der Halteständer 7, die beiden Pfosten 12, 13, das Tragteil 14, gegebenenfalls die Strebe 18, und der Zentralschlüssel 17 mit Schnur 16 und Gleitstück 15 die Sammelstelle 6, zu der die Transportwagen 2, 2', 2" zurückgebracht und von dort wieder entnommen werden können. Zu einer Sammelstelle 6 können aber auch mehrere in einer Flucht aufgestellte Pfosten 12, 13 mit Tragteilen 14 und Zentralschlüssel 17 gehören, je nachdem wie lange der Stapel Transportwagen 2, 2', 2" maximal sein soll. Zweckmäßigerweise lassen sich auch mehrere Sammelstellen 6 nebeneinander anordnen, um beispielsweise eine große Anzahl von Transportwagen 2, 2', 2" zentral unterzubringen.The two posts 12, 13 do not necessarily have to be attached to the floor. It is entirely conceivable to lower the two posts 12, 13 from the ceiling in a shop. Likewise, the connection of the post 12 to the support stand 7 is not absolutely necessary. However, the support stand 7, the two posts 12, 13, the support member 14, if necessary, the strut 18, and the central key 17 with cord 16 and slide 15, the collection point 6, to which the transport carriages 2, 2 ', 2 "can be returned and removed from there. However, several can be in one flight to a collection point 6 erected posts 12, 13 with supporting parts 14 and central key 17 belong, depending on how long the stack of trolleys 2, 2 ', 2 "should be maximum. Expediently, a plurality of collection points 6 can also be arranged next to one another, for example to accommodate a large number of transport trolleys 2, 2 ', 2 "centrally.

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1. Verfahren und Einrichtung zur Freigabe und Entgegennahme von Transportwagen, insbesondere von Einkaufs-oder Gepäckwagen, bei dem die Transportwagen gegen Entrichtung eines Pfandes an eirier Sammelstelle entnommen und nach Gebrauch zu dieser wieder zurückgebracht werden, wobei nach erfolgtem Zurückgabevorgang das zuvor entrichtete Münzpfand wieder zurückerstattet wird und die zu diesem Zweck erforderliche Einrichtung aus wenigstens einem ortsfesten, die Sammelstelle bildenden Halteständer gebildet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an der Sammelstelle (6) ein Zentralschlüssel (17) bereitgehalten wird, mit dessen Hilfe das Kopplungsteil (4) eines jeden zurückgebrachten Transportwagens (2, 2', 2") zur Herausgabe des Münzpfandes aktivierbar ist.1.Procedure and device for releasing and receiving transport trolleys, in particular shopping or luggage trolleys, in which the transport trolleys are removed from a collection point against payment of a deposit and returned to the collection point after use, the coin deposit previously paid being reimbursed after the return process has been carried out and the device required for this purpose is formed from at least one stationary holding stand which forms the collection point, characterized in that a central key (17) is held at the collection point (6), with the aid of which the coupling part (4) of each returned trolley (2, 2 ', 2 ") can be activated to surrender the coin deposit. 2. Einrichtung zur Freigabe und Entgegennahme von Transportwagen, insbesondere Einkaufs- oder Gepäckwagen, gemäß dem Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Zentralschlüssel (17) am oder nahe des Halteständers (7) bewegbar und unverlierbar angeordnet ist.2. Device for releasing and receiving transport trolleys, in particular shopping or luggage trolleys, according to the method of claim 1, characterized in that the central key (17) on or near the support stand (7) is arranged to be movable and captive. 3. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an einer Sammelstelle (6) mehrere Zentralschlüssel (17) vorgesehen sind.3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that several central keys (17) are provided at a collection point (6). 4. Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jeder Zentralschlüssel (17) über je eine Schnur (16) an je einem Gleitstück (15) befestigt ist, das (15) sich auf je einem waagrechten Tragteil (14) hin- und herbewegen läßt.4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that each central key (17) via a cord (16) is attached to a respective slide (15), which (15) on a horizontal support member (14) can move back and forth. 5. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schnur (16) federnd am Gleitstück (15) befestigt ist.5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the cord (16) is resiliently attached to the slider (15).
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EP0513661A1 (en) * 1991-05-13 1992-11-19 Peter Fuchs Device for the limitation of the length of rows of supermarket trolleys
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EP0513661A1 (en) * 1991-05-13 1992-11-19 Peter Fuchs Device for the limitation of the length of rows of supermarket trolleys
FR2691702A1 (en) * 1992-05-13 1993-12-03 Strohl Pierre Parking control equipment for supermarket trolleys - using sleeve sections with flexible trolley couplings mounted on cylinder so that operation is sequential
EP0598142A1 (en) * 1992-11-17 1994-05-25 Peter Fuchs Row length limiting device for supermarket trolleys
US5328013A (en) * 1992-11-17 1994-07-12 Peter Fuchs Limitation of the length of rows of supermarket trolleys
EP0643372A1 (en) * 1993-09-07 1995-03-15 Wanzl GmbH &amp; Co. Entwicklungs-KG Method and apparatus for dispensing and collecting of nestable trolleys for compact storage
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FR2753357A1 (en) * 1996-09-18 1998-03-20 Beux Jean Pierre LIMITER OF PLACES OF TROLLEYS WITH COINS
WO1998012673A1 (en) * 1996-09-18 1998-03-26 Beux Jean Pierre Device for limiting a file of coin-operated trolleys
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