Emergency access mechanism for a cash drawer
AssigneeAPG Cash Drawer
InventorRyan Carlson
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Abstract
A method for keyless access to a drawer is provided. The method comprises inserting a tool into an access mechanism. The access mechanism comprises a plug comprising a locking mechanism configured to restrict access to the drawer. The access mechanism also comprises a cover configured to fit over, and couple to, the plug. The access mechanism also comprises a keyhole within the cover. The method also comprises actuating the tool within the keyhole, wherein actuating the tool causes the cover to deform such that it no longer couples to the plug. The method further comprises actuating the plug, wherein actuating the plug comprises activation of the locking mechanism
Claims20
A method for keyless access to a drawer, comprising:
- inserting a tool into an access mechanism comprising:
- a plug comprising a locking mechanism configured to restrict access to the drawer;
- a cover configured to fit over, and couple to, the plug;
- and
- a keyhole within the cover;
- actuating the tool within the keyhole, wherein actuating the tool causes the cover to deform such that it no longer couples to the plug;
- and
- actuating the plug, wherein actuating the plug comprises activation of the locking mechanism.
An access mechanism for a drawer, comprising:
- a shell configured couple to the drawer;
- a plug at least partially within the access shell, and configured to, when actuated by an access tool, activate the locking mechanism;
- and
- an access cover configured to couple to, and fit over, the plug;
- and
- wherein the access cover is configured to receive the access tool and, when actuated, deform such that it no longer couples to the plug.
A keyless access mechanism comprising:
- an access plug configured to engage with a locking mechanism of a cash drawer such that actuation of the access plug causes the locking mechanism to release;
- and
- an access cover configured to fit at least partially over the access plug, wherein actuation of the access cover causes the access cover to decouple from, and allow access to, the access plug.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.