JPH0140558Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Technical Field] The present invention relates to a cash register toy, and more specifically, it has an extremely simple structure that combines a push button lever, an actuation lever, and a release lever, and is used as a means for displaying fares and cash registers. The object of the present invention is to provide a register toy configured to enable sending out of the box.

[Prior art]

Various types of register toys have been known in the past, but among these conventional register toys, register toys that have a plurality of number drums and are equipped with push buttons have a complex structure in which the push buttons are linked in response to the press. This system requires levers and a carry mechanism linked to these levers, making the overall mechanism of the device complex, requiring a large number of parts, and increasing costs.

〔the purpose〕

The present invention has been developed to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks of the conventional system, and has an extremely simple structure that enables the apparent register operation, that is, the operation of the register in which the number drum rotates and the fare display changes, by operating a button. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a register toy configured such that it can be used as a register toy.

[Summary of the idea]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a push button lever that is pressed down by a push button, an actuating lever that rotates the number drum in conjunction with the push button lever, and a release lever that operates in conjunction with the push button lever. The number drums can be rotated by pressing a push button, and all the number drums can be reset to "0" by pressing a release push button. .

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, details of the present invention will be explained based on embodiments shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the appearance of a register toy 1 according to the present invention.

The register toy 1 has the appearance of a general cash register, and includes an upper cover 2, a lower cover 3, and a base 4, and a cash register 5 is sent out from the front side of the lower cover 3. The rear part of the upper cover 2 is a projection 6 that projects upward, and a plurality of windows 7 for displaying charges are formed on the front surface of the projection 6. Further, the upper surface of the upper cover 2 on the front side of the protruding portion 6 is a slope gently sloping toward the front side. Openings 8 are formed in this slope in a manner corresponding to the front and back.

Furthermore, in line with these openings 8, there are formed an elongated opening 9 for a total button and an opening 10 into which a "0" return button fits. In these six openings 8 in total are push buttons 11 for numbers.
A total button 12 is fitted into the opening 9, and a "0" return button 13 is fitted into the opening 10.

``1'' and ``6'' are displayed on the numeric buttons 11 in the leftmost column, and the display by these buttons is displayed in the leftmost window 7. Number buttons 11 in the center row
The numbers "3" and "4" are displayed on the central window 7.

The numbers "5" and "2" are displayed on the number buttons 11 in the rightmost column, and these numbers are displayed in the rightmost window 7. "0" Return button 13 has "0"
is displayed, and "TOTAL" is displayed on the total button 12 or on the slope of the upper cover 2.

Next, details of each part will be explained.

FIG. 2 shows a state with the upper cover 2 and lower cover 3 removed, and FIG. 3 shows the interlocking relationship of each lever.

As shown in FIG. 2, a support frame 15 is fixed on the base 4 via pillars 14. Support frame 15
A partition plate 16 is fixed on the top in an inclined state, and on the partition plate 16 is a frame 1 having a flat U-shaped cross section.
7 is fixed. Projecting pieces 18, 18 are vertically protruded from both sides of the upper end of the frame 17, and a shaft 19 is horizontally suspended between the two. First to third number drums 20 to 23 are rotatably supported on the shaft 19 in order from the left end in FIG. 2, respectively.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, each number button 11 is fitted and fixed to the upper end of a front push button lever 23 and a rear push button lever 24 that extend upwardly through the frame 17 so as to be able to rise and fall freely. Ori,
A spring 25 is loaded between each numeric button 11 and the upper surface of the frame 17, and provides a constant upward force to the push button levers 23, 24.

By the way, the lower side of the frame 17 has an inclined frame 1.
An operating lever 26 is slidably placed on the partition plate 16 parallel to the partition plate 7 . As shown in FIG. 3, the operating lever 26 has a substantially U-shaped cross section, and is constantly pulled toward the front by a spring 27. An arm 28 is connected from the upper end of the operating lever 26.
extends, and a protruding piece 28 is attached to the upper end of this arm 28.
A is formed, and this projecting piece 28a faces below the side surface of the number drums 20 to 22.

A rack gear 28b is formed on the upper edge of the protruding piece 28a, and this rack gear 28b meshes with a pinion gear 29 integrally provided on the side surface of each number drum 20-22. In addition, each protrusion 28
A long hole 28c is formed in parallel to the arm 28, and a shaft 30, which is horizontally suspended between the projections 18 and 18 in parallel to the shaft 19, is fitted into the long hole 28c. The operating lever 26 is configured to be linearly guided in an inclined state.

By the way, two elongated holes 31 and 32 are formed in the front and back of the operating lever 26 along the axial direction, and the push button lever 23 on the near side is slidably fitted into the elongated hole 31 on the near side. and the rear long hole 32
A rear push button lever 24 is slidably fitted into the rear push button lever 24. In addition, the front and rear push button levers 2
3, 24 are formed with bulging portions 23a, 24a, respectively, in the direction of the protruding piece 28a.
The amount of protrusion of the bulge 24a is greater than the amount of protrusion of the bulge 23a.

Therefore, when the push button lever 24 is pressed, the actuating lever 26 is moved upward to a greater extent than when the push button lever 23 is pressed, and the number drums 20 to 22 are each rotated through a larger angle.

The upper end of each bulge 23a, 24a has a protrusion 23
b, 24b, but each protrusion 23b, 2
4b is a stopper that restricts the upward movement of the push button levers 23, 24, and the frame 17
is in contact with the bottom surface of the Further, the lower ends of the front and rear push button levers 23, 24 protrude below the operating lever 26, and the bulged portion 23 at the lower end thereof
On the side opposite to a, 24a, there is an arcuate portion 23c,
24c is formed, and notches 23d and 24d are formed at the upper limit position of the arcuate portion.

On the other hand, below the operating lever 26 and the partition plate 1
A release lever 33 is disposed at the bottom of the lever 6 in parallel with the operating lever 26.

The release lever 33 is formed into an elongated plate shape, and is always connected to the number drum 20 by a spring 34.
being drawn to the side. In addition, the release lever 33
the push button lever 2 along the axial direction;
Elongated holes 35 and 36 into which the parts 3 and 24 fit are formed.

Further, a shaft 37 arranged parallel to the shaft 19 of the number drum is horizontally mounted on the distal end side of the release lever 33, and a rotating frame 38 formed in a substantially U-shape is rotatably mounted on this shaft 37. It is supported on a shaft for free movement.

The notch 3 formed in this rotating frame 38
The distal end of the release lever 33 is fitted into the distal end 8a and connected by bending the distal end of the release lever 33.

Further, the "0" return button 13 is fixed to the upper end of the return lever 39.

This return lever 39 is connected to the partition plate 16 and the frame 1.
It extends through 7, and the "0" return button 13
A spring 25 is elastically loaded between the upper surface of the frame body 17 and a bent portion 39a at the lower end of the return lever 39. This bent portion 39a is arranged above a protrusion 40 protruding from one end of the rotating frame 38.

Note that the TOTAL button 12 is connected to the partition plate 16,
It is fixed to the upper end of a lever 40 that extends through the frame 17. TOTAL button 12 and frame 1
Similarly, a spring 25 is loaded between the upper surface of the lever 7 and the lever 40, and pushes the lever 40 upward at all times. The lower end of the lever 40 engages with a lever (not shown) that locks the cash register 5. When the total button 12 is pressed, the engagement between this lever and the cash register 5 is released, and the cash register 5 is released from the drawing. It is pulled forward by a spring (not shown).

In addition, the push button levers 23, 24 mentioned above,
An actuation lever 26, a release lever 33, etc. are provided for each number button 11, and each release lever 33 is engaged with a rotating frame 38.

By the way, the numbers, symbols, etc. displayed on the surface of each number drum 20 to 22 are arranged as shown in FIG. 4.

That is, the circumferential surface of each number drum 20, 21, 22 is divided into eight equal parts, and "0" is displayed at opposing positions on the number drum, and the number button 11
When neither of them is pressed, "0" is displayed from the front and rear windows 7 of the upper cover 2, respectively.

The "0" now displayed on the outside window is indicated by reference numeral 41 in FIG. In FIG. 4 of this "0", a blank 42 is formed below.

This blank 42 and the window 7 on the front side indicated by reference numeral 43
The same numbers as the numbers displayed on the three rows of number buttons are displayed between "0" and "0". Moreover, above the "0" indicated by the reference numeral 41 in FIG.
Two marks 44 are arranged in succession, and a blank 45 is formed between these marks 44 and the "0" indicated by the reference numeral 43.

Next, the operation of the register toy according to the present invention constructed as above will be explained.

When no numeric button 11 is pressed, the push button levers 23 and 24 are at the upper limit position, and the bulges 23a and 24a are connected to the long holes 31 and 3 of the operating lever 26.
2, the actuating lever 26 is pulled by the spring 27 and is moved as much as possible toward the front.

In this state, the rack gear 28d has moved toward the front, so the number drums 20 to 22 are rotated as much as possible in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 3 via the pinion gear 29. "0" shown in is facing the front and rear windows 7 of the upper cover 2.

In this state, a portion of the lower end of each push button lever 23, 24 is connected to the elongated hole 35, 33 of the release lever 33.
Release lever 3 is only slightly inserted into 6.
3 is drawn toward the number drum by a spring 34.

In this state, if you press any number button, for example, the number button 11 on which "1" is displayed, it will be lowered against the elastic force of the spring 25, and the bulge 24a will be fitted into the elongated hole 32. Ru.

Then, the operating lever 26 is moved forward against the tensile force of the spring 27, and the rack gear 28b is also moved forward, so that the number drum 20 is controlled via the pinion gear 29 to adjust the amount of expansion of the bulge 24a, that is, the amount of advancement of the rack gear 28b. The number drum 20 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. At this time, the grape mark 44 is facing the rear window.

Further, when the push button lever 26 is lowered, the arcuate portion 24c fits into the elongated hole 36 of the release lever 33 and presses the front end of the release lever 33.
3 moves toward the front side by the force of the spring 34, and eventually the front edge of the elongated hole 36 reaches the notch 24.
d, locking the push button lever 24 and keeping the number drum 20 in that position.

On the other hand, in this state, if the button "6" located below the number button "1" is pressed, the push button lever 23 is lowered. At this time, the operating lever 26 is moved forward by the bulging portion 24a of the push button lever 24, which causes the elongated hole 31 to also move forward, and the bulging portion 23a has a larger amount of bulging than the bulging portion 24a. Since the number of push button levers 23 is small, the push button lever 23 descends smoothly inside the elongated hole 31.

When the push button lever 23 descends, the arcuate portion 23c at its lower end fits into the elongated hole 35 of the release lever 33, and in order to push the front edge of the elongated hole 35, the release lever 33 is moved by the tensile force of the spring 34. It resists and is pulled towards you. As a result, push button lever 2
The front edge of the elongated hole 36, which had been fitted into the notch 24d of No. 4, comes off, and the push button lever 24 is unlocked. and push button lever 24
is moved upward by the elastic force of the spring 25, and the bulging portion 24a is separated from the elongated hole 32. Further, when the front edge of the elongated hole 35 passes over the arcuate portion 23c, the push button lever 23 is locked because it fits into the notch 23d.

Furthermore, when the bulge 24a of the push button lever 24 separates from the elongated hole 32, the operating lever 26 is returned to the front side by the tensile force of the spring 27, and the bulge 24a is moved away from the long hole 32.
The bulging portion 23a having a bulging amount less than 4a contacts the rear edge of the elongated hole 31.

That is, the operating lever 26 moves toward the front by the difference between the bulges 24a and 23a.

As a result, the rack gear 28b also moves toward the front, and the number drum 20 is rotated clockwise via the pinion gear 29. Then, the number "6" on the number drum 20 will be exposed to the front window, and the strawberry mark 44 will be exposed to the rear window.

If you press the number button "1" again in this state, the push button lever 23 will be unlocked, and the push button lever 24 will be lowered and locked, and the operating lever 26 will be locked.
moves forward and engages the rack gear 28b and pinion gear 29.
The numeral drum 20 is rotated counterclockwise via the numeral drum 20, so that the numeral "1" faces the window 7 in the same manner as described above.

In this way, by pressing the numeric buttons 11 of "1" and "6" located before and after the user, the display state of the numeric drum can be changed without fail.

This operation is not limited to the number buttons "1" and "6", but is performed in exactly the same way for other number buttons.

On the other hand, when the "0" return button 13 is pressed, the return lever 39 descends and its bent portion 39a pushes the protrusion 40 of the rotating frame 38, so the rotating frame 38 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. , pull all release levers 33 toward you. As a result, all pushbutton levers 2
The locks of 3 and 24 are released and rise.

Therefore, all the operating levers 26 are moved to the front side, and all the number drums 20 to 22 are rotated counterclockwise to the maximum extent via the rack gear 28b and pinion gear 29, and the number "0" is displayed in the window 7 on the front side. It will come. In other words, a return to "0" has been achieved.

When the total button 12 is pressed, the cash box 5 is unlocked as described above and is sent forward as shown in FIG. 1, and a bell (not shown) is rung. When the cash box 5 is pushed in, it is immediately locked.

In addition, in the embodiment described above, two push button levers 23, 2 are provided for one actuating lever 26.
Although a structure in which 4 buttons are linked is shown, two or more number buttons may be provided, and three or more rows of number buttons may be provided depending on the number of number drums.

[Effect of idea]

As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, operating levers are provided corresponding to the number of number drums, and a push button lever having number buttons at the upper end is provided to interlock with the operating lever. Lock the push button levers that have descended in line,
A release lever is provided to release the charge, and the operating lever is moved back and forth by pressing a number button to rotate the number drum and change the fare display state, so a complicated carry mechanism is required. It is possible to display charges according to the press of a number button without having to press a number button.

Furthermore, since a return button is provided for returning all operating levers to their original positions, the number drum can be returned to "0" no matter what display state it is in.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 1 is an overall perspective view, Fig. 2 is a perspective view with the cover removed, Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view explaining the interlocking relationship of each lever, FIG. 4 is a developed view illustrating the display state of the drum. 1...Register toy, 2...Top cover, 3...
...Lower cover, 4...Base, 5...Cash box, 7...Window, 11...Numeric buttons, 12...
...Total button, 13..."0" return button,
16...Partition plate, 17...Frame body, 18...Protrusion piece, 19,30...Shaft, 20-22...Number drum, 23,24...Push button lever, 25,2
7, 34...spring, 26...operating lever,
28b...Rack gear, 29...Pinion gear,
31, 32, 35, 36... Long hole, 33... Release lever, 38... Rotating frame, 39... Return lever.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] (1) A plurality of number drums with a pinion gear integrally provided on one side and rotatably supported, and approaching and separating from the number drum side corresponding to each number drum. an actuating lever that is arranged so as to be able to move and is pulled in a direction away from the number drum by a spring; a release lever that is arranged parallel to the underside of the actuating lever and is drawn toward the number drum by a spring;
A plurality of pieces are fitted in elongated holes formed along the front and back direction at positions corresponding to the actuation lever and the release lever so as to be able to rise and fall freely, and have numerical buttons at the upper ends and are constantly pulled upward by a spring. a push button lever, one end of the operating lever is provided with a rack gear that meshes with a pinion gear of a number drum, and one side edge of each push button lever is formed with a bulge having a different amount of bulge. A register toy, characterized in that a notch is formed at the lower end of each push button lever to be locked by a release lever. (2) The front end of each release lever is connected to a rotating frame, and this rotating frame is connected to the push button lever by the release lever via the return lever that is pressed down by the "0" return button. The register toy according to claim 1, characterized in that it is configured to be rotated in a direction to release the locked state.