US1194950A - Best available copt - Google Patents

Description

A. A. BURROWS.

FARE BOX.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 13. I915.

l ,1 94,950. Patented Aug. 15, 1916.

2 SHEETS-SHEET I.

INVEHTORI H iit? a l 141ml A. A. BURROWS.

FARE BOX.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 13, 19:5.

2 SHEETS SHEET 2.

75 A 9 4A 2t- 55 3 2 AB 25 45 2 E Z5 2 275639 I I I :5 74v 5 22 g 4v 44 l 42 4&

29 57 M j as 55 INVENTOR: @fi fi m/(1 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

AUBREY A. BURROWS, OF TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, ASSIGNOR TO COLEMAN FARE BOX CO., LIMITED, OF TORONTO, CANADA, A CORPORATION.

FARE-BOX.

Application filed May 13, 1915.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, AUBREY ACTON BUR- nows, a subject of the King of Great Britain, and resident of the city of Toronto, county of York, Province of Ontario, in the Dominion of Canada, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Fare- Boxes, as described in the following specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, that form part of the same.

The principal object of the invention is, to render it impossible for persons to tamper with the fareboxes and extract money therefrom.

A further object is to eliminate from the construction any portion which will retain fares within the box while the cash box is being changed.

A still further object is to simplify the construction and to render the parts easy of access and yet effective in operation.

The principal feature of the invention (insists in the novel construction and arrangement of parts, whereby the cash box is locked securely within the casing by means of a key member adjustably but irremovably held in the casing, and whereby said key member is guarded securely against the possibility of duplication, and whereby the tilting cover of the cash box is locked automati -all v prior to the removal of the box.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view of a farebox constructed in accordance ith this invention. Fig. 2 is a vertical mid sectional view. Fig. 3 is an enlarged per spective part sectional detail showing the hack arrangement for securing the cover of the cash box. Fig. l is a vertical sectional detail through the locking mechanism. Fig. 3 is a horizontal sectional detail through the lower portion of the casings showing the .-pring,bolt stop upon the cash box.

Like numerals of reference indicate correspending parts in each figure.

Referring to the drawings, 1 is the outer casing of the lower portion of the farebox, here shown of rectangular shape and having an open bottom adapted to receive the rectangular shaped cash box 2.

2; the glass top fitted upon the upper end of the casing 1 and formed with a base 4 fitting over the. upwardly extending flanged plates 5 of the outer casing and angle shaped uprights (3 supporting a cap 7 at the top. The glass plates 8 are removably secured Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Aug. 15, 1916.

Serial No. 27,794.

between the uprights and the top is hinged to the lower portion so as to swing backward to allow of the removal or cleaning of the glasses.

9 are battles arranged between the glass sides. The glass top 3 is fastened securely by means of a bolt 10 or other suitable fas toner having the nut or detachable portion arranged 011 the interior.

11 is a hinged strap secured to the bottom (if the outer casing 1 and extending centrall across the bottom and engagin the spring lock 12 in locking contact to retain the cash box 2.

13 is a casing secured to the inner wall of the cash box 2 adjacent to the top and extending inwardly having the upper portion 14 thereof of substantially cylindrical form, the lower portion 15 being rectangular in cross section. 7

1G is a lcck mechanism formed with a cylindrical portion 17 containing the barrel l8 and a rectangular portion 19 containing the barrel cont-rolling pins, said lock being arranged within the casing 13 and spaced from the inner wall thereof.

20 is a shaft secured to the inner end of the barrel and extending through the inclosing casing and across the cash box having its outer end 21 journaled in the side wall of the cash box.

22 is the cash box top having the lugs 23 on the underside secured to the shaft 20, said top being adapted to swing on the rotation of the shaft.

2% is a rim extending inwardly around one half of the top of the upper end of the cash box and adapted to engage the upper surface of one half of the swinging top. The swinging top is free to swing inwardly to approximately a perpendicular position and thus forms the dumping platform for the fares.

25 is a casing having its upper portion cylindrical in form and adapted to be in serted through the key hole orifice 26 in the side wall of the cash box leading to the space between the inner and outer casings 13 and 17, the end of the latter casing being open.

27 is a cylindrical member rotatably arranged within the cylindrical portion of the casing 25 having an annular groove 28 arranged intermediate of its length into which a locking plate 29, secured to the front of the casing extends, said locking plate allowing the member to rotate freely but preventing longitudinal movement. The inner end of the cylindrical member is provided with a longitudinal slot to receive the key 31 which key is adapted to enter the key opening in the lock barrel 18. The lock barrel is formed with flattened sides 33 which form recesses 34 on each side of the barrel and the cylindrical member 27 is formed with projecting lug members 35 arranged parallel with the key and adapted to extend into the said recesses 34 to engage the rotatable barrel and relieve the key of the strain of tilting the pivotal cover. The lugs 35 are arranged as close to the side surfaces of the key as possible and form effective guards to prevent an impression being taken thereof and as the key is set well within the inclosing casing 25 it is not at any time visible and can not be easily reached even when the cash box has been removed.

36 is a forward extension from the cylindrical member 27. This extension is of smaller diameter than the portion 27 rotating within the casing 25 allowing sufficient space between its outer circumference and the inner wall of the casing for the placing of a spiral spring 37 and for the accommodation of a sleeve member 38. The sleeve member 38 abuts the spring 37 and is provided with an annular flange 39 engaging the inner wall of the cylindrical portion of the casing 25 and which is adapted to abut the inturned flanged end 40 of the casing 25. The extension member 36 is flattened on two sides and provided with a longitudinal slot 41.

42 is a bar extending across the slot 41 and recessed into and secured in the outer end of the sleeve 38.

43 is a handle secured upon the outer squared end 44 of the member 36, the inward face 45 thereof being spaced from the end of the cylindrical casing 25.

46 is a rod secured to the cross bar 42 connected to the sleeve 38 and extending outwardly through a hole 47 in the handle, a head 4-8 being secured upon the outer end against which the finger or thumb is placed in order to press the sleeve 38 inwardly against the spring 37, said spring normally holding the sleeve with its outer edge in contact with the face 45 of the handle 43.

49 is a casing rigidly secured to the outer casing 1 and closing in the opening to the lock barrel, said casing being permanently secured in place and inclosing the outwardly extending end of the casing 25.

50 is a slot formed in the front Wall of the casing 49 having two circular portions 51 and 52 connected by a narrow portion 53. This narrow portion 53 is of sufiicient width to allow the flattened extension 36 of the member 27 to pass downwardly when turned with the flattened sides vertical. The circular portion 51 of the slot 50 is of slightly larger diameter than the outside circumference of the sleeve 38 and said sleeve is normally held by means of the spring 37 in said upper circular opening when the box is closed and forms a bearing for the outer end of the key member. The sleeve is adapted to be pushed inwardly by means of the rod 46 to allow the member 36 to pass downwardly through the narrow portion of the slot. The sleeve member which is inserted into the cash box allows of the withdrawal of the casing 25, the outwardly extending cylindrical portion thereof being adapted to move outwardly through the lower circular opening. The casing 49 is of suflicient depth to allow of the inner end of the casing 25 being with drawn to clear the cash box but will not permit of the entire removal of the key carrying member. lVhen the key carrying member is thus withdrawn the cash box is free to be removed.

54 is a bracket arranged in the lower end of the cash box and 55 is a bolt slidably arranged in a hole in said bracket and extending through a corresponding hole in the casing, said bolt being held in an extended position by a spring arm 55 which passes through the bolt. The bolt is adapted to engage the bottom of the outer casing when the cash box is being replaced so as to locate the opening in the cash box opposite to the lower opening 52 in the slot 50 of the outer casing.

In the operation and use of this farebox the casing 1 is supported in any suitable manner upon the car a suflicient height from the floor to allow of the withdrawal of the cash box. In ordinary operation the fares are placed in the receiving opening in the top and falling through the battles drop upon the swivel top of the cash box where they may be examined by the conductor through the plate glass sides of the upper portion. The conductor then tilts the top by means of the handle 43. The top of the cash box is spring held closed by a spring 56 arranged upon the shaft 20 and eliminates the necessity of providing a separate dumper plate. The arrangement of the battles pre vents any tampering with the contents of the cash box from the top and access to the cash box otherwise is impossible without having the necessary keys for opening the lock 12 in the outer casing and the lock 16 of the cash box. \Vheu it is desired to remove the cash box the lock 12 is unfastened and the handle 43 is turned to the horizontal position thereby tilting the cover so as to cause all fares that are dropped into the box to be dumped into the cash box. The plunger rod 46 is then pressed inwardly thereby pushing the sleeve 38 clear of the slot 50. The flattened sides of the extension portion 36 of the key for operating the top of the cash box are then in alinement with the portion 53 of the slot 50 and by pulling downward upon the cash box by means of the handle at the bottom the extension slips through the slot. The push rod 46 may then be released and the handle 43 must also be released in order to allow the withdrawal of the key and consequently the cover of the cash box is swung to its closed position and secured by the lock 16. The casing 25 is then drawn outwardly, the extension cylindrical portion passing through the large lower orifice 52 until the downwardly extending inner end portion engages the outer wall. This withdraws the casing entirely from contact with the cash box and the cash box may then be pulled out.- In order to remove the contents of the cash box a dupli cate key is provided in the hands of the cashier and he by inserting same into the key orifice tilts the cover and removes the fares. The cash box is then replaced being inserted into the outer casing 1 and pushed upwardly until the bolt 54 engages the bottom of the casing. This forms a positive stop which brings the key orifice into alinement with the key containing member and it is then pushed inwardly, bringing the key into the lock. When thus inserted the handle is turned to a horizontal positionthe plunger rod is pushed inwardly to move the sleeve 38 to allow the flat sided extension to pass through the narrow portion of the slot and the bolt 54 is pressed inwardly. The cash box is then moved to its uppermost position and the plunger rod released allowing the sleeve to enter the smaller orifice 51 at the top of the slot 50. The locking strap 11 is then swung into place and the box is again ready for use. The upper glazed portion of the box is hinged to swing backwardly to allow of the cleaning or removal of the glasses and is held from being opened by unauthorized persons by a suitable securing means preferably arranged upon the inside so that in order to get at the upper portion of the box it is necessary to first remove the cash box.

A farebox such as described is extremely simple in construction and eliminiates a great many working parts. It is therefore less liable to get out of order, much cheaper to manufacture and further allows of a very much smaller box being used, combining with these features it is quite safe against the purloining of fares against unscrupulous persons.

\Vhat I claim as my invention is:

1. A farebox, comprising, an outer casing, a removable cash box arranged within said casing and having a locking cover, forming a dumping platform to receive the fares, and means arranged in the outer casing adapted to unlock and operate the cover of said cash box.

2. A farebox, comprising, an outer casing, a removable cash box arranged within said casing and having a pivotal locking ver forming a dumping platform to receive the fares, and a key member adjustably and irremovably secured in said casing adapted to secure the cash box within the casing and unlock the cover and to operate said cover to deposit the fares in the box.

3. A farebox, comprising, an outer casing, a removable cash box arranged within said casing, a pivotal cover closing said cash box, means for automatically locking said cover when closed, a key member secured in said casing adapted to unlock said pivotal cover and means connected with said key member and extending beyond the outer casing adapted to be operated to swing said pivotal cover.

4. A farebox, comprising, an outer casing having transparent sides in the upper portion, a cash box removably secured in the lower portion and having its top visible through the transparent sides of said cas ing, a pivotal cover closing the top of said cash box, means extending from said casing adapted to swing said cover to deposit the fares in the cash box, and means for locking said pivotal cover in its closed position upon withdrawing the cash box.

5. A farebox, comprising, an outer casing, a removable cash box arranged within said casing, a cover pivotally arranged to close the top of said cash box, a rotatable lock member connected to said pivotal cover, and a rotatable key member engaging said rotatable lock member when the cash box is in place within the outer casing, said rotatable key member being adapted to be withdrawn from said lock member prior to the removal of the cash box.

6. A farebox, comprising, an outer casing, a removable cash box arranged within said casing, a cover pivotally arranged to close the top of said cash box, a rotatable lock member connected to said pivotal cover, a member adjustably and rotatably supported in the outer casing and having a handle at its outer end extending beyond said casing, and a key member secured in said rotatable member and adapted to engage the rotatable lock member to rotate said lock member and cover upon the turning of the handle.

7. A farebox, comprising, an outer casing, a removable cash box arranged within said casing, a shaft journaled in the upper end of said cash box and extending thereacross, a cover secured to said shaft and adapted to close the top of the cash box, a lock having a rotatable barrel portion operatively connected to said shaft, a key member rotatably secured in the outer casing and adapted to enter said lock barrel, and a handle connected to said key member and extending beyond said casing.

8. A farebox, comprising, an outer casing, arremovable cash box arranged within said ca ag, a cover pivotally arranged to close the top of the cash box, a lock having a r0 tatable barrel portion connected with said cover, a casing arranged within said cash box surrounding and spaced from said look, a tubular member slidably supported in said outer casing and adapted to enter the space in the cash box between the lock and its surrounding casing, a member rotatably supported in said tubular member and ha ving a handle at its outer end, a key secured in said rotatable member and adapted to enter the lock and to release the cover and to turn same upon its pivot upon the turning of the handle.

9. A farobox, comprising, an outer casing, a removable cash box arranged within said casing, a cover pivotally arranged to close the top of the cash box, a lock having a rotatablc barrel portion connected with said cover, a casing arranged within said cash box surrounding and spaced from said lock, a tubular member slidably supported in said outer casing and adapted to enter the space in the cash box between the lock and its surrounding casing, a member ro-tatably supported in said tubular member and having a handle atits outer end, a key secured to said rotatable member and adapted to enter the lock barrel, and rigid members arranged on each side of said key and adapted to rotate therewith.

10. A farebox, comprising, an outer casing, a removable cash box arranged within said casing, a cover pivotally arranged to close the top of the cash box, a lock having a rotatable barrel portion connected with said cover, a casing arranged within said cash box surrounding and spaced from said lock, a tubular member slidably supported in said outer casing and adapted to enter the space in the cash box between the lock and its surrounding casing, a membox rotatably supported in said tubular member and having its outer end reduced in diameter and formed with flattened sides and slotted longitudinally, a key secured to the inner end of said rotatable member adapted. to enter the lock barrel, a sleeve 'slidably encircling the reduced outer end of said rotatable member and adapted to extend beyond the encircling tubular member, a spring ar ranged at the inner end of said sleeve, a handle secured to the outer end of said rotatable member, a rod extending into the slot in said rotatable member and connected to said sleeve, and a casing secured to the outer casing having a slot formed with a circular upper portion of a corresponding diameter of the outer end of said movable sleeve and having a narrow portion corresponding with the width of the flattened portion of the rotatable member and a lower portion of circular form of a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the outer end of the tubular member.

11. A farebox, comprising, an outer casing, a cash box adapted to be secured in said outer casing and having a pivotal cover, a lock secured in said pivotal cover, a member rotatably supported in said outer casing and engaging and releasing said lock and swinging said cover on its pivot, means for retaming said cover operating member in its operative position, and means adapted to allow the release and withdrawal of said member from engagement with the cash box.

12. A farebox, comprising, an outer casing closed against access from the top to the fares deposited therein, a cash box secured within said casing and having a locked tilting cover, means arranged in said outer casing adapted to release and tilt the cover of said cash box, and means insuring the tilting of said cover as the cash box is being withdrawnto deposit all the fares into the cash box and to insure the cover being locked before the cash box is Withdrawn.

13. A farebox, comprising,an outer casing open at the bottom end, a hinged member secured to and extending across said bottom end and adapted to be locked thereacross, a cash box adapted to be inserted into the open end of said outer casing and having a locked cover, means for unlocking the cover when the farebox is in its inward locked position, and means adapted to lock the cover on the withdrawal of the farebox.

14. A farebox, comprising, an outer casing having an open bottom, a cash box adapted to be inserted through said open bottom, a pivotal cover to said cash box, a lock securing said pivotal cover in its closed position, a key member adj ustably supported in the outer casing and adapted to be inserted into the lock prior to the cash box being pushed home to its final position, and a spring bolt slidably arranged in the lower end of said cash box and adapted to engage said outer casing and to form a positive stop for the inward movement of the cash box when the same is in position for the insertion of the key.

Signed at the city of Toronto, county of York, Ontario, Canada, this 80th day of April, 1915.

A. A. BURROWS.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents. Washington, D. C.

Images