US3738467A - Time purchase winding means for parking meters - Google Patents

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US3738467A
US3738467A US00207355A US3738467DA US3738467A US 3738467 A US3738467 A US 3738467A US 00207355 A US00207355 A US 00207355A US 3738467D A US3738467D A US 3738467DA US 3738467 A US3738467 A US 3738467A
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  • coins are inserted in the meter, and an amount of time proportional to the monetary amount is purchased.
  • the amount of time available on a particular meter can be varied considerably. For example, on busy streets, it may be desirable to limit time purchases to one hour or some other appropriate short duration. In lots designed for commuter parking, the meter may be designed for purchase of time up to 12 hours or some other period of similar length.
  • Some meters include an overtime parking feature. Thus a portion of the indicator for the meter provides a means for indicating the amount of excess time that a vehicle has used a parking space. The fine imposed can then be made proportional to the excess time.
  • FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a parking meter construction of the type adapted for use with the mechanisms of this invention
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating one form of a time setting winding disc assembly utilized in the construction
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the disc structures taken about the curved line 3-3 of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the disc structure, as the disc structure appears after setting of time, taken about the curved line 44 of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the meter con-
  • FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of a parking meter construction modified to include an alternative version of the invention
  • FIGS. 9 and 10 are perspective views of coins employed with this alternative form
  • FIG. 11 is an enlarged plan view illustrating the time setting winding disc assembly utilized in the construction of FIG. 8;
  • FIGS. 12 through 15 comprise plan views illustrating various positions of the winding disc assembly
  • FIG. 16 is a plan view of a winding ring utilized in the construction.
  • FIG. 17 is a detailed view illustrating the segment arrangement mounted on the front wall of the meter construction.
  • FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the winding disc assembly utilized in the construction.
  • FIG. 19 is a fragmentary, cross-sectional view of the winding disc structure with the auxiliary and main disc portions being separated for clarity;
  • FIG. 20 is a fragmentary, sectional view taken about the line 20-20 of FIG. 19;
  • FIG. 21 is a fragmentary, cross-sectional view of the winding disc structure with the auxiliary and main disc portions being separated for clarity;
  • FIG. 22 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view taken about the line 2222 of FIG. 21;
  • FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the auxiliary discs utilized in the construction.
  • FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the main winding disc
  • FIGS. 25 through 28 are fragmentary, cross-sectional views illustrating the disc relationship at various stages of the meter operation with the auxiliary and main disc members being separated for clarity;
  • FIG. 29 is a perspective view of a modified auxiliary winding disc
  • FIG. 30 is a perspective view of a modified main winding disc employed with the disc of FIG. 29;
  • FIG. 31 is an elevational view illustrating the segment arrangement employed with the discs of FIGS. 29 and 30;
  • FIG. 32 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view illustrating the assembled discs of FIGS. 29 and 30;
  • FIG. 33 is an additional fragmentary cross-sectional view of the assembled discs.
  • FIG. 34 is an additionalfragmentary cross-sectional view of the discs shown inassociation with a segment and coin.
  • This invention generally relates to a meter construction providing for the purchase of time upon insertion of proper coins.
  • the invention is particularly adapted to meters, such as parking meters, which include pawl means and a winding ring or other mechanism which is attached to a clock structure.
  • meters such as parking meters, which include pawl means and a winding ring or other mechanism which is attached to a clock structure.
  • the coin When an appropriate coin is inserted, the coin operates to locate the pawl means for engagement with the winding ring so that the winding ring can set the clock mechanism.
  • the winding ring mechanism comprises an assembly including a rotatable member preferably in the form of a winding disc and an auxiliary winding arm mounted for movement relative to the disc.
  • the winding disc is tied to the clock mechanism so that movement of this disc will set the clock for a period of time proportional to the amount of movement.
  • Both the disc and auxiliary arm include teeth which are adapted to be engaged by the pawl means in response to the insertion of an appropriate coin into the meter.
  • the constructions of the invention are designed so that the initial insertion of a coin will cause the pawl means to engage the auxiliary arm.
  • This auxiliary arm is initially adapted to impart movement to the winding disc to thereby set the clock mechanism. This movement of the winding disc operates to shift the position of the teeth on the winding disc so that subsequent insertion of a coin will result in direct engagement of the pawl means with the teeth of the winding disc.
  • the meters can be set so that the initial insertion of a coin will set the clock mechanism for a relatively long period of operation while the subsequent insertion of a coin will provide a reduced degree of setting of the clock mechanism.
  • the invention will be particularly described with reference to overtime parking meters; however, it will be obvious that the arrangements are applicable to other meter designs.
  • FIGS. 1 and 5 through 7 illustrate a parking meter construction which can be modified to include the features of this invention. It will be understood that this construction is only one example of the type of meter which may include this invention since the concepts described herein are readily adaptable to a variety of other meter designs.
  • the meter 1-0 shown in FIG. 1 includes a front panel 12 which carries a handle 14 adapted to be rotated for the setting of time on the meter.
  • the time set on the meter is recorded on an indicator dial 16 by means of the pointer 18.
  • Openings 20 are provided on the face of the meter for receiving coins of different denominations.
  • the indicator dial 16 includes a first section 17 which provides for an indication of the amount of overtime parking. As will be explained, the initial insertion of a coin will result in movement of the pointer 18 across the entire section 17, and into the purchased time area 19. If, for example, three hours of purchased time is obtained, the clock mechanism will actually be set for hours of operation, the first 3 hours being purchased time, and the remaining clock movement indicating the amount of time that the meter has been used beyond the purchased time.
  • a handle 14 is tied to a shaft 26 whereby rotation of the handle will provide for rotation of this shaft.
  • a member 28 which includes a coin carrier 30 extending in one direction from the shaft, and an arm 33 extending in the opposite direction.
  • the coin carrier 30 defines a pair of coin slots 32 which are aligned with the openings 20 when the shaft 26 is in its normal position.
  • a spring 34 is secured at one end to the panel 12, while the other end is attached at 36 to the member 28 whereby the member is normally at the position shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.
  • a pawl member 38, element 40, and pawl member 42 are pivotally attached to the member 28 by means of a pivot pin 44.
  • the pawl member 38 includes an end portion which is provided for engagement with the teeth 48 of a stationary ratchet 50. Recessed areas are defined on the inner edges of the pawl member 38 so that the pawl will not interfere with coins inserted into the meter.
  • the pawl member 42 includes an engaging end which is adapted to engage the teeth of the timer winding members to be described.
  • element 40 functions as a means for controlling the positions of the pawl members during the meter operation.
  • a spring 58 associated wit the element 40 engages the pawls 38 and 42 and normally urges the pawls upwardly relative to the element 40.
  • the element 40 is adapted to be engaged by an inserted coin, and the pawls 38 and 42 are adapted to move when the element 40 is so engaged.
  • the element 40 is normally urged downwardly by a compression spring 41 which has one end located on the arm 33 while the other end fits around a protuberance formed in the element 40. When a coin is inserted, the element 40 is moved upwardly in opposition to the spring 41.
  • the degree of rotation of the winding member will determine the time purchased. Beyond the segments, the coins are released and fall into a collecting means for the meter. Once the coins drop, the pawl 38 disengages from the teeth 48 and the coin carrier returns in response to the action of spring 34.
  • the pawl 42 engages teeth of winding members for purposes of setting time on the meter.
  • the winding members comprise a rotatable disc defining teeth 102, 104 and 106.
  • the disc 100 is directly tied to the clock mechanism and, accordingly, setting of time on the meter will only occur when this disc is rotated.
  • a rotatable arm 108 is positioned for movement over the surface of the disc 100, these members being coaxially mounted.
  • One extension 110 of the arm includes an up-turned flange defining a pair of teeth 112 and 114.
  • the position of the pawl 42 is controlled by the presence of a coin in the coin carrier 30.
  • a coin of proper denomination is in the coin carrier, the coin is carried over the surface 82 during rotation of the handle 14.
  • the coin engages a segment or rides on the surface, it will then drive the pawl 42 toward teeth located for engagement by the pawl.
  • a first segment 88 is located for engagement by coins inserted in the outermost slot 20 while a second segment 84 is located for engagement by coins in the inner slot.
  • the outer slot 20 is provided for receiving a nickel and the inner slot for receiving a penny. It will also be assumed that the initial insertion of a nickel entitles the user to three hours of time, and the initial insertion of a penny to one hour of time.
  • the structure illustrated is set for 1 hour of clock movement for each 12 of winding. Accordingly, the 187 movement provides for winding through 12 hours of overtime (150) and 3 hours of purchased time (37 Additional 3-hour periods of purchased time are then available upon insertion of additional nickels. This is accomplished by means of the teeth 102, 104 and 106 which have been moved 187 W along with the disc 100. This locates the tooth 102 in the position 122 shown at the right-hand side of FIG. 2, and the teeth 104 and 106 are located, respectively, 37 and 75 behind the tooth 122. To accomplish the purchase of additional time, a second nickel is inserted and, as before, the pawl will engage the auxiliary arm 108. Thus, this arm will return to the position shown in FIG. 2 after each operation, and the arm may be spring loaded or driven by the coin carrier to accomplish this. Movement of the arm will not, however, result in any time setting since there is no engagement with the post 116.
  • the nickel will reach an additional segment 124 which is formed over the segment 88. This drives the pawl 42 further toward the disc and into engagement with the tooth 102. The distance from this point of engagement to the end of the segments is 37 4 resulting in the purchase of three additional hours.
  • the winding of the disc 100 results in movement of tooth 104 into the position 122 whereby three more hours can be purchased, and in such case, the tooth 106 will be driven to the position 122 for the purchase of 3 additional hours.
  • the combination of the auxiliary arm and disc provides for an initial wind of a considerable amount, and one or more winds of a substantially lesser amount even though a coin of the same denomination is inserted for each wind.
  • the structure also provides a similar result where a coin of different denomination is inserted.
  • the inner slot 20 will receive a penny, and the segment 84 is located in line with the path of movement of the penny. This segment will cause the pawl 42 to engage the second tooth 114 on the arm 108. This second tooth is displaced 25 with respect to the tooth 112 so that full rotation will rotate the disc 100 '162 4. Accordingly, the clock will wind through the overtime zone and through I hour of purchased time (12
  • the illustrated structure is designed so that the user.
  • the segment 124 is only positioned over segment 88 and, therefore a penny will have no affect on the winding operation once the post 116 has been moved beyond a position for engagement by the arm 108.
  • the addition of a penny immediately after the first penny will not lead to the purchase of any additional time since the penny will drop out of the coin carrier at the same time that the arm 108 reaches the position of the post 116.
  • the meter also effectively limits the amount of time that can be purchased when the timing mechanism is only partially run down.
  • the initial insertion of a nickel will only result in a display of 3 hours purchased time.
  • the nickel will cause the pawl 42 to engage the arm 108, and it will drive the arm to the position of the post 116.
  • Continued rotation will then move the post to the dotted line position in FIG. 2 at which time, the nickel will be released. It will be appreciated that if the time remaining exceeds 3 hours, then the pawl 42 will pick up one of the teeth 102, 104, 106 whereby the next 3 hour increment of purchased time will show on the indicator.
  • the pointer 18 shows less than I hour of purchased time or where the pointer is in the overtime section, then the insertion of a penny will provide 1 hour of purchased time.
  • the arm 108 when picked up by a pawl engaged by a penny, can do no more than move the pointer to the 1 hour position.
  • an overtime and purchased time combination is also employed.
  • the overtime portion of the construction is designated by the mark 150 on the dial 152 of the meter 154 shown in FIG. 8.
  • the mark 150 covers a 20-minute section of the dial, and the dial is otherwise marked to permit the purchase of 2 hours of time.
  • one-half franc and l franc coins are used for the purchase of time; however, it will be apparent that the meter can be employed with coins of many different denominations.
  • the front wall 156 of the meter is provided with a segment assembly 158 on its interior surface as is the typical arrangement with meters of the type illustrated. As best shown in FIGS. 8 and 17, the segments are located on a track 160 which begins adjacent the coin slots 162 and 164. As in the case of the previously described construction, coins inserted in these slots are picked up by a coin carrier, and the edges of the coins ride on the track 160 when the user of the meter turns the meter handle. Depending on the coin inserted, a segment portion will be engaged to operate pawl means.
  • the l franc coin is inserted through opening 162 for engagement with a segment portion 166.
  • a segment portion 168 which comprises a continuation of the portion 166 but which is raised relative thereto, is also engaged by the one franc coin.
  • a be franc coin will ride on the track 160 until engagement with a segment portion 170 and then into engagement with the raised segment portion 172.
  • the pawl structure which is moved in response to the presence of coins will engage an auxiliary winding member and a main winding member, the specific nature of the engagement depending upon the stage of the coin insertion sequence.
  • the pawl which engages the winding members is designated by the numeral 174, and it will be appreciated that this pawl structure will correspond with the structure 42 previously described.
  • the winding members comprise the structures illustrated in FIGS. 23 and 24.
  • the auxiliary winding arm or disc comprises a member 176 which defines a central opening 178 whereby this member can be mounted on a central post 180.
  • the arm 176 is dimensioned so that it can be received within the main winding disc 182, this latter disc also defining a central opening 184 for receipt of the disc on the post 180.
  • the arm 176 and disc 182 are positioned on a winding ring 186.
  • This winding ring is provided with upstanding bosses 188 which are received within openings 190 defined by the main disc 182. Accordingly any movement of the disc 182 will result in corresponding movement of the winding ring 186 while the arm 176 is movable relative to these members.
  • the winding ring defines a square. opening 192, and the winding shaft for a clock mechanism is received in this opening so that time will be set on the meter whenever the ring 186 is rotated.
  • the arm 176 defines an outwardly extending flange portion 194 which is received within a cutout section 196 defined by the disc 182. Accordingly, the relative movement of the arm and disc is restricted by the extent of the cutout section 196.
  • teeth 200 and 202 On the opposite side of the arm 176, there is provided an upstanding flange 198 defining teeth 200 and 202.
  • the arm 176 is dimensioned so that these teeth are located radially inwardly relative to the side wall 204 of the main disc 182. Teeth 206, 208, 210 and 212 are defined by this side wall, and as best shown in FIG. 18, these teeth are at a lower level when compared with the teeth 200 and 202.
  • the leading edge of the arm 176 defines a recessed portion 214 which is provide for receiving the end of a wire spring 216. As best shown in FIGS. 11 through 15, this spring extends to a post 218 which is attached to the main disc 182. The spring operates to urge the arm 176 in .a counterclockwise direction. As will be explained, engagement of the arm 176 by the pawl means will serve to rotate the arm in a clockwise direction in opposition to the spring 16. This rotation will move the leading edge of the arm into engagement with a tab 220 formed on the main disc 182.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates the positions of the arm 176 and disc 182 when the pointer 222 is at the extreme lefthand position of the dial 152.
  • the meter operation will be described with reference to the insertion of coins of one-half franc and l franc value, and for purposes of this description, it wiil be assumed that one-half franc will buy one-half hour of time on an expired meter with l franc buying 1 hour of time. A second one-half franc will purchase an additional one-half hour; however, continued use of k franc coins will purchase time only in 15 minute increments.
  • the main disc 182 being tied to the clock mechanism, will remain in the position shown in FIG. 12 subject only to return movement as the clock mechanism runs down.
  • the auxiliary arm 176 will move back to the dotted line position shown in FIG. 12 in response to the action of sprin 216. This return movement is limited by the positio of the post 218.
  • the pawl 174 will return with the coin carrier to its normal position opposite the coin slots.
  • the segment portion 172 which is raised relative to the portion 170 is engaged during each insertion of a franc piece. This does not, however, affect the operation described since the raised portion merely operates to drive the pawl 174 further toward the arm 176. This will drive the pawl deeper into the groove adjacent the teeth 200 or 202, and the pawl will bottom in the groove in which case the spring loading of the pawl will provide the necessary relief to permit continued movement of the coin over the segment portion 172.
  • the arm 176 When a third one-half franc is inserted, the arm 176 will be in the dotted line position shown in FIG. 13. In this position, the edge portion 225 on the arm is located beyond the leading end of the segment portion 170 so that the pawl 174 will engage this edge portion. At this point, however, the first tooth 206 on the main disc 182 is positioned beyond the leading end of the segment portion 172 (FIG. 26). This leading end position is also designated by the arrow 226 in FIG. 13.
  • the pawl 174 will be driven by the segment portion 172 toward the tooth 206 when the segment portion is reached. The pawl will then directly drive the disc 182 until the end of the segment portion resulting in additional time being purchased (FIG. 27). This driving movement will move the next tooth 208 on the main disc into the position previously occupied by the tooth 206, and the same sequence will occur when the next one-half franc is inserted. This will be repeated for the teeth 210 and 212 until a total of 6 one-half francs have been inserted (FIG. 28). The action described results in the purchase of two hours of time with one-half hour being purchased by each of the first two and b franc pieces, and with minutes being purchased by each of the next 4 9e franc pieces.
  • the purchase of the first one-half hour of time is combined with the winding of an additional minutes on the clock mechanism to provide an indication of overtime parking.
  • the clock mechanism is wound through 12 16 for every 10 minutesof time.
  • the tab 220 on the disc 182 is positioned 62 away from the end-of-wind position. Accordingly, engagement of the auxiliary arm by the pawl will move the tab and consequently the disc by this amount so that 50 minutes of winding is accomplished.
  • the next wind will only be 37 6 to provide for the next one-half hour of purchased time.
  • the first tooth 206 on the main disc has moved to a position 18 away from the end-of-wind position so that 15 minutes will be purchased by the next one-half franc.
  • the teeth on the main disc are all l8 apart whereby additional increments of IS minutes of time are purchased with each succeeding one-half franc.
  • a closely corresponding operation occurs when l franc pieces are employed.
  • the segment portions 166 and 168 are engaged, and these portions are located so that the first franc will engage the second tooth 202 on the arm 176.
  • This tooth is angularly offset by 37 W from the tooth 200 so that 30 minutes more will be purchased than is the case with the A franc piece, specifically minutes in the case of the first full franc inserted.
  • the meter operation is capable of accomplishing the same purchase rate even if the insertion of a one-half franc piece is followed by the insertion of a full franc piece or vice-versa.
  • the insertion of a full franc will cause the pawl 174 to engage the edge portion 225 of the arm 176.
  • This edge portion is offset 18 from the position of the second tooth 202.
  • continued movement of the arm will result in a wind of 56 W or 45 minutes of time.
  • the full franc would move the main winding ring 182 to the position shown in FIG. 13 while the one-half franc would cause the pawl to engage the tooth 206 to provide an additional 18 VP of wind.
  • the functions described will vary somewhat whenever a coin is inserted at some time after the clock mechanism has begun to run down. Assuming for example that one-half hour of time has been purchased, and that 7 25 minutes have elapsed, the main winding ring will have moved back through 9 36 with a corresponding return movement of the auxiliary arm. If a full franc is now inserted, the edge 225 of the auxiliary arm will still be engaged in a wind sufficient to place one hour and 15 minutes of time on the meter will result. If, on the other hand, the coin is not inserted until after the edge 225 has moved past the leading end of the segment portion 166, then the pawl will catch the tooth 202 on the arm 176 which will result in the purchase of only 1 full hour of time. The mechanism thus does not reduce or increase the time available by any significant amount even when coins are inserted at irregular periods.
  • the concepts of the invention are also applicable to a meter arrangement wherein the initial insertion of a coin will purchase a lesser amount of time with the subsequent insertion of a coin of the same denomination providing for an increase in the amount of time purchased.
  • the initial insertion ofa coin would provide for engagement of the main disc teeth with the resulting wind moving the auxiliary arm in the manner described.
  • the next or some subsequent coin would result in picking up of the auxiliary arm by the pawl whereby an increased amount of time could be obtained.
  • FIGS. 29 through 34 illustrate a further utilization of the concepts of the invention wherein a lesser amount of time is obtained during an initial wind.
  • an auxiliary arm 250 is associated with a main disc 252.
  • the arm 250 defines a plurality of teeth having engaging edges 254, 256, 258 and 260. Additional engaging edges 262, 264, 266, and 268 are defined by the main disc 252.
  • the main disc defines a first cutout section extending between the edge portions 270 and 272.
  • the flange 274 defined by the arm 250 extends within this cut-out portion with the'edge 276 of the flange being normally held in engagement with the edge 270 of the main disc.
  • a spring corresponding with the spring 216 employed inv the previously described construction is utilized for maintaining the auxiliary arm in this position.
  • FIG. 31 illustrates the rear surface of the front wall 278 of a meter.
  • This front wall defines slots 280, 282 and 284 for receiving, respectively, nickels, dimes and quarters. These coins are adapted to move into engagement with the segments 286, 288 and 290 in accordance with the practice previously described.
  • the segment 286 is positioned so that the tooth 254 will be engaged by the pawl 292 (FIG. 34) when the meter is at zero time and a nickel is inserted. This engagement will drive the auxiliary arm through a portion of lost motion until the'edge 294 of the flange 274 engages the edge 272 of the main disc 252.
  • the pawl has moved through the lost motion portion, and the time setting of the operation is just beginning.
  • the lost motion would extend for 36 of movement 'of the auxiliary arm with the time setting extending for 18.
  • the second tooth 256 When a second nickel is inserted, the second tooth 256 will be engaged by the pawl, this second tooth, in the typical example referred to, being displaced by 18.
  • the function of the mechanisms is otherwise identical with one increment of time being provided by this nickel and for two subsequent nickels if they are inserted.
  • the main disc 262 is moved sufficiently so that the insertion of an additional nickel or dime will result in engagement of a tooth 262 or 264. In this instance, there will be no lost motion so that three increments of wind will develop in the case of a nickel and four increments in the case of a dime.
  • the meter is designed so that the initial use of a quar ter will result in the engagement of the tooth 262' whereby the lost motion is again eliminated.
  • the illustrated arrangement can be varied considerably in terms of the amount of lost motion and position of the teeth to achieve different ratios of time purchased for different sequences of operation.
  • winding means comprises a first rotatable member tied to means for operating the timing mechanism, a auxiliary winding arm mounted for movement relative to said rotatable member, teeth defined by said rotatable member and by said arm for engagement by said pawl, means cooperating with a coin initially inserted in the coin carrier operating to move said pawl into position for engaging a tooth on said arm whereby movement of the coin carrier operates to move said arm, abutment means defined by said rotatable member for engagement by said arm whereby movement of the arm transmits movement to the rotatable member, such movement of the rotatable member shifting the position of the teeth on the rotatable member, and including additional coin cooperating means for moving said pawl into position for engagement with the teeth on said rotatable member upon subsequent insertion of another coin.
  • a construction in accordance with claim I including a plurality of teeth on said arm, and separate means for cooperating with different coins in the coin carrier whereby the engagement of different teeth on the arm will lead to the purchase of different amounts of time.
  • a construction in accordance with claim 1 wherein the means cooperating with a coin initially inserted comprise segments located in the path of movement of a coin held by the coin carrier, said segments operating to drive said coin against the pawl means to thereby locate the pawl means in position for engaging the teeth on said arm.
  • each of the means cooperating with coins in the coin carrier comprise additional segments mounted on said first mentioned segments.
  • a construction in accordance with claim 1 including a bearing surface positioned opposite the coin carrier, coins inserted in said coin carrier bearing against said surface during movement of the coin carrier and wherein the means cooperating with a coin initially inserted comprise segments located in the path of movement of a coin held by the coin carrier, said segments rising above said surface and thereby operating to drive said coin against the pawl means to thereby locate the pawl means in position for engaging the teeth on said arm, and wherein said coin carrier defines a plurality of openings for receiving coins of different denominations, and including a plurality of segments situated in side-by-side relationship on said surface, each segment being positioned in the path of movement of a coin of a particular denomination.
  • said rotatable member comprises a disc having teeth defined on its periphery, said auxiliary arm being mounted co-axially with said disc, the teeth on said auxiliary arm being located on the periphery of the arm and being spaced radially inwardly relative to the teeth on said disc.
  • said abutment means comprise a post mounted on said disc, the leading edge of said auxiliary arm being adapted to drive against said post for rotation of said disc in response to the movement of said auxiliary arm.
  • the meter is set to provide a maximum amount of purchased time upon insertion of a coin of a particular denomination, the teeth on said disc being located out of position for engagement by said pawl means whenever the meter displays less than said maximum amount of time whereby engagement of the pawl means with said auxiliary arm provides the only means for operating the timing mechanism, the operation of the timing mechanism by the auxiliary arm serving to move the teeth on said disc into position for engagement by the pawl means when said auxiliary arm drives the disc a sufficient distance to achieve at least the purchase of said maximum time on the meter.
  • a construction in accordance with claim 10 including means for resetting the position of said auxiliary arm at the conclusion of the operation of the timing mechanism.
  • auxiliary arm is spring loaded, and second abutment means defined being end movable with said disc whereby said auxiliary arm is reset to a different position depending on the degree of wind during the operation of the timing mechanism.
  • a construction in accordance with claim 1 including a plurality of teeth on said arm, said means cooperating with a coin operating to move said pawl into engagement with different teeth on the arm when a plurality of coins are inserted.
  • winding means comprises a first rotatable member tied to means for operating the timing mechanism, an auxiliary winding arm mounted for movement relative to said rotatable member, at least one tooth defined by said rotatable member and at least one tooth defined by said arm for engagement by said pawl, means cooperating with a coin inserted in the coin carrier operating to move said pawl into position for engaging said tooth on said arm whereby movement of the coin carrier operates to move said arm, and abutment means defined by said rotatable member for engagement by said arm whereby movement of the arm transmits movement to the rotatable member, and operates said timing mechanism.
  • said rotatable member comprises a disc having a plurality of teeth defined on its periphery, said auxiliary arm being mounted co-axially with said disc, said auxiliary arm also having a plurality of teeth located on the periphery of the arm and located approximately the same radial distance from the axes of said member and arm as the teeth on said member, and means normally holding said arm in position relative to said member whereby all of the teeth on said arm are circumferentially displaced relative to the teeth on said member.

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