Emergency access mechanism for a cash drawer
AssigneeAPG Cash Drawer
InventorRyan Carlson
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Abstract
An emergency access mechanism for a cash drawer is provided. In one embodiment, the emergency access mechanism comprises an emergency access plug configured to engage with a locking mechanism of the cash drawer such that actuation of the emergency access plug causes the locking mechanism to release. The mechanism may also comprise an emergency access cover configured to fit partially over and engage the emergency access shell, such that actuation of the emergency access cover causes a portion of the emergency access cover to break.
Claims20
An emergency access mechanism comprising:
- an emergency access plug configured to engage with a locking mechanism of a cash drawer such that actuation of the emergency access plug causes the locking mechanism to release;
- and
- an emergency access cover configured to fit at least partially over and engage an emergency access shell, such that actuation of the emergency access mechanism causes a portion of the emergency access cover to break.
A method for keyless access to a cash drawer, comprising:
- inserting a tool into a fixed cover of an emergency access mechanism that is comprised at least of the fixed cover and a plug;
- actuating the tool within the fixed cover within the emergency access mechanism, such that a plurality of snaps fixing the cover to the emergency access mechanism are broken;
- removing the fixed cover;
- and
- actuating the tool within the plug within the emergency access mechanism, such that the plug engages a locking mechanism of the cash drawer, causing the cash drawer to open.
A system for keyless access to a cash drawer, the system comprising:
- an inner drawer with a locking mechanism located within the inner drawer;
- and
- an access insert configured to be inserted within the inner drawer such that, once inserted, it can engage the locking mechanism, wherein the access insert further comprises:
- an access shell;
- an access plug located at least partially within the access shell, wherein actuation of the access plug engages the locking mechanism;
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- an access cover, wherein the access cover is configured to deform upon actuation past a removal point.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.