EP0317441A1 - Display door device - Google Patents

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EP0317441A1
EP0317441A1 EP88402903A EP88402903A EP0317441A1 EP 0317441 A1 EP0317441 A1 EP 0317441A1 EP 88402903 A EP88402903 A EP 88402903A EP 88402903 A EP88402903 A EP 88402903A EP 0317441 A1 EP0317441 A1 EP 0317441A1
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    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/42—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for ticket printing or like apparatus, e.g. apparatus for dispensing of printed paper tickets or payment cards
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  • the present invention relates to a door display device, in particular for machines actuated by the introduction of coins.
  • machines in particular machines operated by the introduction of coins, tokens or the like, which include a case closed by a front door.
  • This door includes a certain number of elements, in particular elements essential for the introduction of coins and for the return supply of a ticket, etc., and also a display device, for example with liquid crystals or filaments.
  • the display system is used to provide the user with a certain amount of information, in particular on the actions he must perform to obtain the service or on the amount that there is still required for him. '' introduce into the machine in order to obtain the desired service.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 respectively show in simplified form the front face of a ticket vending machine for paid parking and a horizontal section of the front face. along line II.II of Figure 1.
  • a door 10 mounted in the front face of the housing 12 of the machine by hinges 14 and 16.
  • the door 10 essentially comprises a display system 18, for example of the liquid crystal or filament type, a slot 20 for inserting coins, a slot 22 for outputting a printed ticket, a chute 24 for returning coins and a number of push buttons such as as 26 which allow the user to select certain functions of the machine.
  • the door 10 which provides the mechanical protection of the housing has a window 30 behind which is mounted the display itself 18.
  • the control keyboard 34 is essentially used, during maintenance or commissioning operations, to program the circuits 32 so that the machine provides certain services, to test the operation of the machine or still to obtain a certain amount of statistical information on the use of the machine.
  • an object of the invention is to provide a display door system, in particular for machines operated with the introduction of coins which allow maintenance operations for testing or adjustment under conditions improved by providing those which have been described previously.
  • the door display device is characterized in that it comprises: an actual external door having mechanical strength and provided with at least one transparent window and against a door hinged with respect to the external door provided with a display device arranged to appear behind said window when the door is applied against the door, control input members arranged on the face of the door door which is facing the door and an electronic circuit adapted to receive said commands and to control said display device to display information in response to the introduction of said commands.
  • the display is visible from the outside for the user but that the display and the control input members, that is to say for example the keyboard used for the implementation of the adjustments or tests are on the same side of the door.
  • the control input members that is to say for example the keyboard used for the implementation of the adjustments or tests are on the same side of the door.
  • the door device is constituted by a door proper 40 and by a storm door 42, the storm door being disposed opposite the internal face 40 a of the door 40.
  • the door 40 On its edge 40 b the door 40 is provided with mounting elements such as 44 on the machine housing including the door.
  • the door 42 is mounted on the door 40 by pivot systems such as 46.
  • the door 42 can pivot about an axis YY ′ relative to the door 40, the axis YY ′ being parallel to the 'axis XX ′ of pivoting of the door 40, relative to the housing.
  • the door 40 comprises a wall 48 formed for example by a sheet of sufficient thickness whose edge 48 a is folded. It is the wall 48 of the door 40 which ensures the mechanical resistance of the door device, and therefore protects the machine against acts of vandalism.
  • the "electronic card” 52 comprises an insulating support 54.
  • On the internal face of the insulating support 54 are fixed suitably interconnected electronic circuits; this assembly being generally referenced 56.
  • On the external fax machine of the insulating support 54 there is a display device 60, for example with liquid crystals, a memory circuit 62, a control switch 64 and micro-contact keys 66.
  • the keys 66 are arranged in lines and columns and constitute a keyboard.
  • the electronic circuit 56 and the electrical or electronic components 60 to 66 are for example interconnected by conductive tracks produced on the insulating support 54.
  • the circuits 56 and the memory 62 are arranged and programmed to control the operation of a certain number of organ arranged in the machine on which the door device is mounted, as well as that of the display device 60.
  • the particular functionalities of the circuits obviously depend on the type of machine of which the door device is a part. It can however be indicated that the switch 64 makes it possible to put all of the circuits in a normal operating state or in a test or control state.
  • the micro-contacts 66 or keys make it possible, when the switch 64 is placed in the test or control position, to modify operating parameters of the circuits, to test the value of these parameters and to display these values on the device d display 60, or to temporarily operate the machine in a particular mode.
  • the wall 48 is pierced with a first opening 70 closed by a window 72, and a plurality of orifices 74 of reduced dimensions.
  • the display device 60 is facing the window 72, and each orifice 74 is arranged opposite a key 66.
  • Des external covers 76 and 78 mounted on the external face of the wall 48 make it possible to hide the orifices and to give the door 40 the desired aesthetic appearance.
  • Figures 5 and 6 show an alternative embodiment of the door device when it must include a keyboard accessible to users to control the operation of the machine.
  • the only modification compared to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 consists in the addition of an external keyboard.
  • key extensions such as 80 are mounted in the orifices 74 of the wall 48 of the part 40.
  • the key extensions each include a head 82 and a rod 84 slidably mounted in the corresponding orifice 74 with a system of elastic return 86.
  • the end 88 of each extension 80 can actuate the corresponding key 66 when the user presses the head 82 of the corresponding extension.
  • the cover 78 of FIGS. 3 and 4 is replaced by a cover 90 which surrounds the keyboard formed by the heads 82 of the extensions 80.
  • the switch 64 is inaccessible to users, they cannot fraudulently modify the operation of the machine.
  • the attendant opens the door 40, puts the switch 64 in the "adjustment or test” position and performs the required operations using the keys 66 as already explained. After its intervention, it replaces the switch 64 in the "normal operation” position, closes the door 40 and locks it. The machine can again be used by users.
  • FIG. 7 there is shown the different functional parts of a parking machine controlled by the introduction of coins.
  • the parts circuit comprises a slot 100 for inserting the parts made in the door of the door device, a coin selector 102 secured to the counter door, a pre-collection device 104, controlled by a validation button 106 a receptacle for storage of accepted coins 108 and a coin return chute 110 provided in the door.
  • This circuit of parts is perfectly conventional for such machines and there is therefore no need to describe it in more detail. It also includes a display 60 mounted in the door.
  • the machine also includes a ticket issuing circuit comprising a roll 112 of paper tape for printing tickets, a motor 114 for driving the paper strip, a printing head 116, for example, of the thermal type, for carrying specific mentions on each ticket, shears 118 for separating the printed ticket from the rest of the strip, and an outlet ticket 120 made in the door.
  • a ticket issuing circuit comprising a roll 112 of paper tape for printing tickets, a motor 114 for driving the paper strip, a printing head 116, for example, of the thermal type, for carrying specific mentions on each ticket, shears 118 for separating the printed ticket from the rest of the strip, and an outlet ticket 120 made in the door.
  • the machine finally comprises a keyboard consisting of the keys 66 and the key extensions 80 whose mounting in the door and in the door has already been explained, and the switch 64 which is mounted on the door .
  • FIG. 8 also shows certain mechanical details linked to the fact that the door device comprises a door 40 and a counter door 42.
  • the button 106 for returning the part is mounted in the door 40. It controls a linkage 22 which is mounted on the internal face of the wall 48.
  • This linkage 122 cooperates when the door 40 is closed, with the end 124 of a lever 126 pivotally mounted in the counter door 42.
  • the other end 28 of the lever 126 acts on a cam of the selector 102 and indirectly on the pre-collection device 104 to cause the return of the parts when the button 106 is actuated.

Abstract

Display door device especially for machines actuated by the insertion of coins. The device comprises a door (40) provided with a window (72) and with orifices (74) in which key extensions (80) are mounted, and a secondary door (42). The secondary door (42) comprises a display (60), an electronic circuit (56, 62), a keypad formed by the keys (66) and a switch (64). When the door (40) is closed, the extensions (80) can act on the keys (66). <IMAGE>

Description

La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif de porte à afficheur, notamment pour des machines actionnées par l'introduction de pièces de monnaie.The present invention relates to a door display device, in particular for machines actuated by the introduction of coins.

Il existe un grand nombre de machines notamment de machines actionnées par l'introduction de pièces de monnaie, de jetons ou d'organes similaires qui comportent un boitier fermé par une porte frontale. Cette porte comporte un certain nombre d'éléments notamment des éléments indispensables pour l'introduction des pièces de monnaie et pour la fourniture en retour d'un ticket etc.. et également un dispositif d'affichage par exemple à cristaux liquides ou à filaments. En utilisation normale le système d'affichage sert à fournir à l'utilisateur un certain nombre d'informations notamment sur les actions qu'il doit accomplir pour obtenir la prestation de service ou sur le montant qu'il y a encore lieu pour lui d'introduire dans la machine afin d'obtenir la prestation souhaitée.There are a large number of machines, in particular machines operated by the introduction of coins, tokens or the like, which include a case closed by a front door. This door includes a certain number of elements, in particular elements essential for the introduction of coins and for the return supply of a ticket, etc., and also a display device, for example with liquid crystals or filaments. In normal use, the display system is used to provide the user with a certain amount of information, in particular on the actions he must perform to obtain the service or on the amount that there is still required for him. '' introduce into the machine in order to obtain the desired service.

A l'intérieur du boitier de la machine on trouve un certain nombre de composants notamment ceux qui servent à la fourniture de la prestation à la suite de l'introduction de pièces de monnaie ou similaire et également un certain nombre de circuits électroniques pour gérer l'ensemble de la machine. Ces circuits électroniques qui commandent le fonctionnement de la machine, par exemple la délivrance d'un ticket en réponse à l'introduction de pièces de monnaie pour un montant prédéterminé, font intervenir divers paramètres. Par exemple, dans le cas d'une machine de stationnement, le prix de l'unité de stationnement ou, dans une machine délivrant plusieurs produits, le prix du produit sélectionné par l'usager. Il est évidemment nécessaire que lorsque les opérations de maintenance les préposés puissent modifier ces paramètres afin de les adapter aux nouvelles conditions d'utilisation de la machine. En revanche il est évidemment indispensable que les moyens de modification de paramètres ne soient pas accessibles aux utilisateurs.Inside the machine housing there are a number of components including those used to provide the service following the introduction of coins or the like and also a number of electronic circuits to manage the whole machine. These electronic circuits which control the operation of the machine, for example the issue of a ticket in response to the introduction of coins for a predetermined amount, involve various parameters. For example, in the case of a parking machine, the price of the parking unit or, in a machine delivering several products, the price of the product selected by the user. It is obviously necessary that when the operations of maintenance staff can modify these parameters in order to adapt them to the new conditions of use of the machine. On the other hand, it is obviously essential that the means for modifying parameters are not accessible to users.

Afin de mieux faire comprendre le problème que vise à résoudre la présente invention on se référera aux figures 1 et 2 annexées qui montrent respectivement sous une forme simplifiée la face avant d'un distributeur de tickets pour stationnement payant et une coupe horizontale de la face avant selon la ligne II.II de la figure 1. Sur la figure 1 on voit essentiellement une porte 10 montée dans la face avant du le boitier 12 de la machine par des charnières 14 et 16. La porte 10 comporte essentiellement un système d'affichage 18 par exemple du type à cristaux liquides ou du type à filaments, une fente 20 d'introduction de pièces de monnaie une fente 22 de sortie d'un ticket imprimé, une goulotte 24 de retour de pièces et un certain nombre de boutons poussoir tels que 26 qui permettent à l'utilisateur de sélection certaines fonctions de la machine.In order to better understand the problem which the present invention aims to solve, reference is made to the appended FIGS. 1 and 2 which respectively show in simplified form the front face of a ticket vending machine for paid parking and a horizontal section of the front face. along line II.II of Figure 1. In Figure 1 we essentially see a door 10 mounted in the front face of the housing 12 of the machine by hinges 14 and 16. The door 10 essentially comprises a display system 18, for example of the liquid crystal or filament type, a slot 20 for inserting coins, a slot 22 for outputting a printed ticket, a chute 24 for returning coins and a number of push buttons such as as 26 which allow the user to select certain functions of the machine.

En se référant maintenant à la figure 2 on voit que la porte 10 qui assure la protection mécanique du boitier comporte une fenêtre 30 derrière laquelle est montée l'afficheur proprement dit 18. Sur la face intérieure de la porte 10 on trouve également des circuits électroniques 32 et un clavier de commande 34. Le clavier de commande 34 sert essentiellement, lors des opérations de maintenance ou de mise en service, à programmer les circuits 32 pour que la machine fournisse à des prestations données, à tester le fonctionnement de la machine ou encore à obtenir un certain nombre d'informations statistiques sur l'utilisation de la machine.Referring now to Figure 2 we see that the door 10 which provides the mechanical protection of the housing has a window 30 behind which is mounted the display itself 18. On the inner face of the door 10 there are also electronic circuits 32 and a control keyboard 34. The control keyboard 34 is essentially used, during maintenance or commissioning operations, to program the circuits 32 so that the machine provides certain services, to test the operation of the machine or still to obtain a certain amount of statistical information on the use of the machine.

Les résultats des tests ou de l'introduction de paramètres ou de réglages de la machine ne peuvent être contrôlés que par l'observation d'informations apparaissant sur l'afficheur 18. On comprend qu'avec la disposition connue montrée sur les figures 1 et 2 le contrôle de ce réglage sera difficile puisque les informations affichées ne peuvent être vues que depuis l'avant de la porte alors que les éléments de commande des réglages, c'est à dire le clavier 34, se trouve sur sa face extérieure. Il faut rappeler que le système d'affichage 18 doit nécessairement être visible de l'extérieur puisqu'il sert en fonctionnement normal à fournir aux usagers des informations et que le clavier de commande 34 doit nécessairement être sur la face interne de la porte pour éviter que des usagers mal intentionnés ne modifient les paramètres de fonctionnement de la machine.The results of the tests or of the introduction of parameters or adjustments of the machine can only be checked by observing information appearing on the display 18. It is understood that with the known arrangement shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 the control of this setting will be difficult since the information displayed can only be seen from the front of the door while the adjustment control elements, ie the keyboard 34, is on its outer face. It should be remembered that the display system 18 must necessarily be visible from the outside since it is used in normal operation to provide users with information and that the control keyboard 34 must necessarily be on the internal face of the door to avoid that malicious users do not modify the operating parameters of the machine.

Pour remédier à ces inconvénients un objet de l'invention est de fournir un système de porte à afficheur notamment pour machines actionnées à introduction de pièces de monnaie qui permettent des opérations de maintenance de test ou de réglage dans des conditions améliorées par apport à celles qui ont été décrites précédemment.To overcome these drawbacks, an object of the invention is to provide a display door system, in particular for machines operated with the introduction of coins which allow maintenance operations for testing or adjustment under conditions improved by providing those which have been described previously.

Pour atteindre ce but le dispositif de porte à afficheur se caractérise en ce qu'il comprend :
une porte proprement dite externe présentant une résistance mécanique et munie au moins d'une fenêtre transparente
et une contre porte articulée par rapport à la porte externe munie d'un dispositif d'affichage disposé pour apparaître derrière ladite fenêtre lorsque la contre porte est appliquée contre la porte, d' organes d'entrée de commandes disposés sur la face de la contre porte qui est tournée vers la porte et d'un circuit électronique apte à recevoir lesdites commandes et à commander ledit dispositif d'affichage pour faire apparaître des informations en réponse à l'introduction desdites commandes.To achieve this goal, the door display device is characterized in that it comprises:
an actual external door having mechanical strength and provided with at least one transparent window
and against a door hinged with respect to the external door provided with a display device arranged to appear behind said window when the door is applied against the door, control input members arranged on the face of the door door which is facing the door and an electronic circuit adapted to receive said commands and to control said display device to display information in response to the introduction of said commands.

On comprend que grâce à l'invention l'afficheur est visible de l'extérieur pour l'usager mais que l'afficheur et les organes d'entrée de commande c'est à dire par exemple le clavier servant à la mise en oeuvre des réglages ou des tests se trouvent sur une même face de la contre porte. Pour procéder aux opérations de maintenance et de réglage il suffit d'ouvrir la porte proprement dite et de laisser en place la contre porte.It is understood that thanks to the invention the display is visible from the outside for the user but that the display and the control input members, that is to say for example the keyboard used for the implementation of the adjustments or tests are on the same side of the door. To carry out maintenance and adjustment operations, simply open the door itself and leave the door panel in place.

D'autres caractéristes et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description qui suit de plusieurs modes de réalisation de l'invention donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs. La description se réfèrent aux dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • Les figures 1 et 2 déjà décrites montrent respectivement la face avant d'un boitier d'une machine commandée par l'introduction de pièces et une coupe horizontale de la porte d'une telle machine ;
  • Les figures 3 et 4 montrent un mode de réalisation du dispositif de porte selon l'invention respectivement en position de maintenance et en position d'utilisation ;
  • Les figures 5 et 6 montrent un dispositif de porte selon l'invention respectivement en position de maintenance et en position d'utilisation dans le cas où la porte comporte un clavier accessible depuis l'extérieur ;
  • La figure 7 montre le schéma général d'organisation d'une machine distributrice de tickets ; et
  • La figure 8 montre un système de porte conforme à l'invention adapté au cas de la machine distributrice de tickets représentée sur la figure 7.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the following description of several embodiments of the invention given by way of nonlimiting examples. The description refers to the appended drawings in which:
  • Figures 1 and 2 already described respectively show the front face of a housing of a machine controlled by the introduction of parts and a horizontal section of the door of such a machine;
  • Figures 3 and 4 show an embodiment of the door device according to the invention respectively in the maintenance position and in the use position;
  • Figures 5 and 6 show a door device according to the invention respectively in the maintenance position and in the use position in the case where the door has a keyboard accessible from the outside;
  • FIG. 7 shows the general diagram of organization of a ticket dispensing machine; and
  • FIG. 8 shows a door system according to the invention adapted to the case of the ticket dispensing machine shown in FIG. 7.

En se référant maintenant aux figures 3 et 4 on va décrire un premier mode de réalisation du dispositif de porte selon l'invention.Referring now to Figures 3 and 4 we will describe a first embodiment of the door device according to the invention.

Le dispositif de porte est constitué par une porte proprement dite 40 et par une contre-porte 42, la contre porte étant disposée en regard de la face interne 40a de la porte 40. Sur son bord 40b la porte 40 est munie d'éléments de montage tels que 44 sur le boitier de la machine dont fait partie la porte. La contre porte 42 est montée sur la porte 40 par des systèmes de pivotement tels que 46. Ainsi la contre-porte 42 peut pivoter autour d'un axe Y.Y′ par rapport à la porte 40, l'axe YY′ étant parallèle à l'axe XX′ de pivotement de la porte 40, par rapport au boitier.The door device is constituted by a door proper 40 and by a storm door 42, the storm door being disposed opposite the internal face 40 a of the door 40. On its edge 40 b the door 40 is provided with mounting elements such as 44 on the machine housing including the door. The door 42 is mounted on the door 40 by pivot systems such as 46. Thus the door 42 can pivot about an axis YY ′ relative to the door 40, the axis YY ′ being parallel to the 'axis XX ′ of pivoting of the door 40, relative to the housing.

La porte 40 comprend une paroi 48 consituée par exemple par une tôle d'épaisseur suffisante dont le bord 48a est replié. C'est la paroi 48 de la porte 40 qui assure la résistance mécanique du dispositif de porte, et protégé donc la machine contre des actes de vandalisme.The door 40 comprises a wall 48 formed for example by a sheet of sufficient thickness whose edge 48 a is folded. It is the wall 48 of the door 40 which ensures the mechanical resistance of the door device, and therefore protects the machine against acts of vandalism.

La contre-porte 42 comprend un élément support 50 sur lequel est fixée une "carte électronque" 52. La "carte électronique" 52 comporte un support isolant 54. Sur la face interne du support isolant 54 sont fixés des circuits électroniques convenablement interconnectés ; cet ensemble étant globalement référencé 56. Sur la faxe externe du support isolant 54 on trouve un dispositif d'affichage 60, par exemple à cristaux liquides, un circuit mémoire 62, un commutateur de commande 64 et des touches à micro-contact 66. Les touches 66 sont disposées selon des lignes et des colonnes et constituent un clavier. Le circuit électronique 56 et les composants électriques ou électroniques 60 à 66 sont par exemple interconnectés par des pistes conductrices réalisées sur le support isolant 54. Les circuits 56 et la mémoire 62 sont agencés et programmés pour contrôler le fonctionnement d'un certain nombre d'organe disposés dans la machine sur laquelle est monté le dispositif de porte, ainsi que celui du dispositif d'affichage 60. Les fonctionnalités particulières des circuits dépendent évidemment du type de machine dont fait partie le dispositif de porte. On peut cependant indiquer que le commutateur 64 permet de mettre l'ensemble des circuits dans un état de fonctionnement normal ou dans un état de test ou de commande. Les micro-contacts 66 ou touches permettent, lorsque le commutateur 64 est placé dans la position de test ou de commande, de modifier des paramètres de fonctionnement des circuits, de tester la valeur des ces paramètres et de faire apparaître ces valeurs sur le dispositif d'affichage 60, ou encore de faire fonctionner temporairement la machine dans un mode particulier.Against the door 42 comprises a support element 50 on which is fixed an "electronic card" 52. The "electronic card" 52 comprises an insulating support 54. On the internal face of the insulating support 54 are fixed suitably interconnected electronic circuits; this assembly being generally referenced 56. On the external fax machine of the insulating support 54 there is a display device 60, for example with liquid crystals, a memory circuit 62, a control switch 64 and micro-contact keys 66. The keys 66 are arranged in lines and columns and constitute a keyboard. The electronic circuit 56 and the electrical or electronic components 60 to 66 are for example interconnected by conductive tracks produced on the insulating support 54. The circuits 56 and the memory 62 are arranged and programmed to control the operation of a certain number of organ arranged in the machine on which the door device is mounted, as well as that of the display device 60. The particular functionalities of the circuits obviously depend on the type of machine of which the door device is a part. It can however be indicated that the switch 64 makes it possible to put all of the circuits in a normal operating state or in a test or control state. The micro-contacts 66 or keys make it possible, when the switch 64 is placed in the test or control position, to modify operating parameters of the circuits, to test the value of these parameters and to display these values on the device d display 60, or to temporarily operate the machine in a particular mode.

Si l'on revient à la porte 40, on voit que la paroi 48 est percée d'une première ouverture 70 fermée par une vitre 72, et d'une pluralité d'orifices 74 de dimensions réduites. Comme le montre mieux la figure 4, lors la contre porte 42 est en appui sur la porte 40, le dispositif d'affichage 60 est en regard de la vitre 72, et chaque orifice 74 est disposé en regard d'une touche 66. Des caches externes 76 et 78 montés sur la face externe de la paroi 48 permettent de masquer les orifices et de donner à la porte 40 l'aspect esthétique souhaité.If we return to the door 40, we see that the wall 48 is pierced with a first opening 70 closed by a window 72, and a plurality of orifices 74 of reduced dimensions. As best shown in Figure 4, when the door against 42 is supported on the door 40, the display device 60 is facing the window 72, and each orifice 74 is arranged opposite a key 66. Des external covers 76 and 78 mounted on the external face of the wall 48 make it possible to hide the orifices and to give the door 40 the desired aesthetic appearance.

Lorsque le dispositif de porte est fermé, (figure 4) la contre porte 42 est appliquée contre la porte 40. Le commutateur 64 et les touches 66 sont masqués par la paroi 48 et le dispositif d'affichage 60 est visible depuis l'extérieur à travers la fenêtre 72. Pour l'usager la machine se présente exactement comme les machines de l'art antérieur représentées sur la figure 1.When the door device is closed (FIG. 4) the door 42 is pressed against the door 40. The switch 64 and the keys 66 are hidden by the wall 48 and the display device 60 is visible from the outside through the window 72. For the user, the machine is presented exactly like the machines of the prior art shown in FIG. 1.

Lorsqu'un préposé veut tester la machine ou en modifier les réglages, il deverrouille le dispositif de porte, il ouvre la porte 40 et laisse la contre porte 42 dans la position qu'elle occupait lorsque le dispositif de porte était fermé. Ainsi le proposé a directement accès au commutateur 64 et au touches 66. Il peut ainsi effectuer les tests ou réglages souhaités tout en lisant aisément sur le dispositif d'affichage 60 les effets des réglages ou les résultats des tests. Lorsque ces opérations on été effectuées le préposé ramène le commutateur 64 dans la position qui correspond au fonctionnement normal, puis il referme la porte 40 et la verrouille, ce qui verrouille également la contre-porte 42.When an attendant wants to test the machine or change the settings, he unlocks the door device, opens the door 40 and leaves the door 42 in the position it occupied when the door device was closed. Thus the proposed has direct access to the switch 64 and to the keys 66. He can thus carry out the desired tests or adjustments while easily reading on the display device 60 the effects of the adjustments or the results of the tests. When these operations have been carried out, the attendant returns the switch 64 to the position which corresponds to normal operation, then closes the door 40 and locks it, which also locks the door 42.

Les figures 5 et 6 montrent une variante de réalisation du dispositif de porte lorsque celui-ci doit comporter un clavier accessible aux usagers pour commander le fonctionnement de la machine. La seule modification par rapport au mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures 3 et 4 consiste dans l'adjonction d'un clavier externe. Plus précisément des prolongements de touche tels que 80 sont montés dans les orifices 74 de la paroi 48 de la partie 40. Les prolongements de touches comportent chacun une tête 82 et une tige 84 montée à coulissement dans l'orifice 74 correspondant avec un système de rappel élastique 86. L'extrémité 88 de chaque prolongement 80 peut actionner la touche correspondante 66 lorsque l'usager appuie sur la tête 82 du prolongement correspondant. Bien entendu, dans ce cas, le cache 78 des figures 3 et 4 est remplacé par un cache 90 qui entoure le clavier constitué par les têtes 82 des prolongements 80.Figures 5 and 6 show an alternative embodiment of the door device when it must include a keyboard accessible to users to control the operation of the machine. The only modification compared to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 consists in the addition of an external keyboard. More specifically, key extensions such as 80 are mounted in the orifices 74 of the wall 48 of the part 40. The key extensions each include a head 82 and a rod 84 slidably mounted in the corresponding orifice 74 with a system of elastic return 86. The end 88 of each extension 80 can actuate the corresponding key 66 when the user presses the head 82 of the corresponding extension. Of course, in this case, the cover 78 of FIGS. 3 and 4 is replaced by a cover 90 which surrounds the keyboard formed by the heads 82 of the extensions 80.

On voit donc que, grâce à l'invention il est possible de réaliser une structure unique de dispositif de porte pour les deux modes de réalisation, la différence ne provenant que de l'adjonction ou non des prolongements de touches. En outre, le commutateur 64 est inaccessible aux usagers ceux-ci ne peuvent modifier frauduleusement le fonctionnement de la machine. Selon ce mode de réalisation, lorsqu'il veut procéder à un réglage ou à un test, le préposé ouvre la porte 40, met le commutateur 64 dans la position "réglage ou test" et procéde aux opérations requises à l'aide des touches 66 comme cela a déjà été expliqué. Après son intervention, il replace le commutateur 64 dans la position "fonctionnement normal", referme la porte 40 et la verrouille. La machine peut à nouveau être utilisée par les usagers.It can therefore be seen that, thanks to the invention, it is possible to produce a single structure of the door device for the two embodiments, the difference coming only from the addition or not of the key extensions. In addition, the switch 64 is inaccessible to users, they cannot fraudulently modify the operation of the machine. According to this embodiment, when he wants to make an adjustment or a test, the attendant opens the door 40, puts the switch 64 in the "adjustment or test" position and performs the required operations using the keys 66 as already explained. After its intervention, it replaces the switch 64 in the "normal operation" position, closes the door 40 and locks it. The machine can again be used by users.

En se référant maintenant aux figures 7 et 8 on va décrire un exemple d'application du dispositif de porte à une machine de distribution de tickets.Referring now to Figures 7 and 8 we will describe an example of application of the door device to a ticket dispensing machine.

Sur la figure 7 on a représenté les différentes parties fonctionnelles d'une machine de stationnement commandée par l'introduction de pièces de monnaie. Le circuit de pièces comprend une fente 100 d'introduction des pièces ménagée dans la porte du dispositif de porte, un sélecteur de pièces 102 solidaire de la contre porte, un dispositif de pré encaissement 104, commandé par un bouton de validation 106 un réceptacle de stockage de pièces acceptées 108 et une goulotte de retour de pièces 110 ménagée dans la porte. Ce circuit de pièces est parfaitement classique pour de telles machines et il n'est donc pas besoin de le décrire plus en détails. Elle comporte également un afficheur 60 monté dans la contre porte. La machine comporte également un circuit d'émission de tickets comportant un rouleau 112 de bande de papier pour l'impression des tickets, un moteur 114 d'entrainement de la bande de papier, une tête d'impression 116, par exemple, du type thermique, pour porter sur chaque ticket des mentions spécifiques, une cisaille 118 pour séparer le ticket imprimé du reste de la bande, et une sortie du ticket 120 ménagée dans la porte.In Figure 7 there is shown the different functional parts of a parking machine controlled by the introduction of coins. The parts circuit comprises a slot 100 for inserting the parts made in the door of the door device, a coin selector 102 secured to the counter door, a pre-collection device 104, controlled by a validation button 106 a receptacle for storage of accepted coins 108 and a coin return chute 110 provided in the door. This circuit of parts is perfectly conventional for such machines and there is therefore no need to describe it in more detail. It also includes a display 60 mounted in the door. The machine also includes a ticket issuing circuit comprising a roll 112 of paper tape for printing tickets, a motor 114 for driving the paper strip, a printing head 116, for example, of the thermal type, for carrying specific mentions on each ticket, shears 118 for separating the printed ticket from the rest of the strip, and an outlet ticket 120 made in the door.

L'ensemble des fonctions décrites précédemment sont commandées et gérées par un circuit électronique 56 associé à une mémoire RAM de travail monté dans la contre porte, et une mémoire PROM, 62 de programmation et de stockage d'informations, la mémoire 62 étant également montée sur la contre porte 42. La machine comprend enfin un clavier constitué par les touches 66 et les prolongements de touche 80 dont le montage dans la porte et dans la contre porte a déjà été expliqué, et le commutateur 64 qui est monté sur la contre porte.All of the functions described above are controlled and managed by an electronic circuit 56 associated with a working RAM memory mounted in the door panel, and a PROM memory, 62 for programming and storing information, the memory 62 also being mounted. on the door 42. The machine finally comprises a keyboard consisting of the keys 66 and the key extensions 80 whose mounting in the door and in the door has already been explained, and the switch 64 which is mounted on the door .

Sur la figure 8 on a fait également apparaître certains détails mécaniques liés au fait que le dispositif de porte comporte une porte 40 et une contre porte 42. Le bouton 106 de retour de pièce est monté dans la porte 40. Il commande une tringlerie 22 qui est montée sur la face interne de la paroi 48. Cette tringlerie 122 coopère lorsque la porte 40 est fermée, avec l'extrémité 124 d'un levier 126 monté pivotant dans la contre porte 42. L'autre extrémité 28 du levier 126 agit sur une came du sélecteur 102 et indirectement sur le dispositif de pré-encaissement 104 pour provoquer le retour des pièces lorsque le bouton 106 est actionné.FIG. 8 also shows certain mechanical details linked to the fact that the door device comprises a door 40 and a counter door 42. The button 106 for returning the part is mounted in the door 40. It controls a linkage 22 which is mounted on the internal face of the wall 48. This linkage 122 cooperates when the door 40 is closed, with the end 124 of a lever 126 pivotally mounted in the counter door 42. The other end 28 of the lever 126 acts on a cam of the selector 102 and indirectly on the pre-collection device 104 to cause the return of the parts when the button 106 is actuated.

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1. Dispositif de porte à afficheur, notamment pour une machine actionnée par l'introduction de pièces de monnaie caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend :
Une porte externe présentant une résistance mécanique et munie d'une fenêtre transparente ; et
Une contre porte montée à pivotement sur ladite porte en regard de la face interne de celle-ci et munie d'un dispositif d'affichage disposé sur la face externe de la contre porte pour apparaître derrière ladite fenêtre lorsque la contre porte est appliquée contre ladite porte, d'organes d'entrée de commandes disposés sur la face externe de la contre porte, et d'un circuit électronique apte à recevoir lesdites commandes et à commander ledit dispositif d'affichage pour faire apparaître des informations en réponse à l'entrée desdites commandes.1. Door device with display, in particular for a machine actuated by the introduction of coins, characterized in that it comprises:
An external door with mechanical resistance and provided with a transparent window; and
A door against pivotally mounted on said door opposite the internal face thereof and provided with a display device disposed on the external face of the door against appearing behind said window when the door against is applied against said door, command input members arranged on the external face of the door panel, and an electronic circuit capable of receiving said commands and controlling said display device to display information in response to the input of said orders. 2. Dispositif de porte selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdits organes d'entrée de commande comprennent une pluralité de touches formant un clavier.2. Door device according to claim 1, characterized in that said control input members comprise a plurality of keys forming a keyboard. 3. Dispositif de porte selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que ladite porte comporte une pluralité d'orifices chaque orifice étant disposé en regard d'une desdites touches lorsque ladite porte est appliquée sur la contre porte.3. Door device according to claim 2, characterized in that said door has a plurality of orifices each orifice being disposed opposite one of said keys when said door is applied to the door against. 4. Dispositif de porte selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce qu'elle comporte en outre une pluralité de prolongements de touches, chaque prolongement étant monté dans un desdits orifices, les premières extrémités desdits prolongements formant un deuxième clavier accessible de l'extérieur de la porte, les deuxièmes extrémités desdits prolongements étant aptes à actionner lesdites touches sous l'effet d'une pression exercée sur leurs dites premières extrémités lorsque ladite contre porte est appliquée contre ladite porte.4. Door device according to claim 3, characterized in that it further comprises a plurality of key extensions, each extension being mounted in one of said orifices, the first ends of said extensions forming a second keyboard accessible from outside the door, the second ends of said extensions being able to actuate said keys under the effect of a pressure exerted on their said first ends when said door against is applied against said door. 5. Dispositif de porte selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 4, caractérisé en ce que ladite contre porte comporte en outre des moyens de contrôle actionnable manuellement pour modifier l'effet desdites touches en fonction de la position desdits moyens de contrôle.5. Door device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that said door against further comprises control means operable manually to modify the effect of said keys as a function of the position of said control means.
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