Coin operated parking meter
US4183205A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 1978 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/246
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An arrangement for resetting a coin operated parking meter is disclosed. By the use of a sensor to monitor a parking space, it can be determined when a vehicle leaves the parking space with parking time remaining. A resetting device within the meter clears the meter of remaining parking time. The resetting device includes an electric motor, a cam disk affixed to the motor shaft and a coupling member arranged between the cam disk and time indicating portion of the meter. The coupling member returns an indicator of the time indicating portion to a defined initial angle position. The resetting device is responsive to an electrical signal received from the sensor.
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