Commodity selling device and support member

Abstract

The invention discloses a commodity selling device and a supporting component. The commodity selling device can adapt to various shop environments and change utilization forms. The commodity selling device of the embodiment comprises a main body device and a supporting part. The main body device receives operation of an operator and performs information processing related to commodity sales. And a support member capable of selectively forming a first state in which the main body device can be placed on a horizontal plane while being held in a predetermined posture, and a second state in which the main body device can be fixed on a vertical plane.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority from Japanese patent application No. JP2023-117798, filed on July 19, 2023, and cites the contents of the above application, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0002] Embodiments of the present invention relate to a commodity sales device and a supporting component. Background Art

[0003] There are multiple types of various merchandise sales devices such as POS (point-of-sale) terminals that process information related to merchandise sales, each of which is configured to suit different usage forms. When introducing a merchandise sales device into a store, a merchandise sales device configured to suit the store environment is selected from these multiple types.

[0004] Under such circumstances, it is desired to be able to change the usage mode in accordance with various store environments. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a commodity sales device and a support member that can be adapted to various store environments and change the usage mode.

[0006] To solve the above problem, the commodity sales device of the embodiment includes a main device and a support component. The main device receives the operation of the operator and processes information related to commodity sales. The support component can be selectively formed into a first state and a second state, the first state is a state in which the main device can be placed on a horizontal surface while maintaining a predetermined posture, and the second state is a state in which the main device can be fixed on a vertical surface.

[0007] According to the above-mentioned commodity sales device, it is possible to adapt to various store environments and change the usage mode between placing on a table or hanging on the wall.

[0008] In the above-mentioned commodity sales device, the supporting component includes a second component and a third component that can be selectively installed on the main device, the second component is formed into the first state when being installed on the main device, and the third component is formed into the second state when being installed on the main device.

[0009] According to the above-mentioned commodity sales device, the usage mode can be changed by selectively attaching the second member and the third member.

[0010] In the above-mentioned commodity sales device, the width of the main device in the first direction pressed by the operator when operating is smaller than the width in the second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and the second component maintains the predetermined posture of the main device by preventing the main device from tilting toward the first direction.

[0011] According to the above-mentioned commodity sales device, when placed on a table, even if a force for operating the main device is applied, the posture of the main device can be prevented from changing due to the function of the second component.

[0012] In the above-mentioned commodity sales device, the third member has a protruding portion protruding from a vertical surface as a fixing destination, and an upper surface of the protruding portion functions as a table for placing commodities.

[0013] According to the above-mentioned commodity sales apparatus, the third member can be used as a table.

[0014] In the above-mentioned commodity sales device, the protrusion includes a hook for hanging a handbag.

[0015] According to the above-mentioned commodity sales apparatus, the third member can be used to hang the shopping bag.

[0016] In the above-mentioned commodity sales device, the support member further includes a first member fixed to the opposite side of the operating surface of the housing of the main device, and the second member and the third member are mounted on the main device via the first member.

[0017] According to the above-mentioned commodity sales device, the main body device can be stably installed.

[0018] In the above-mentioned commodity sales device, the first component protrudes downward from the bottom surface of the main body device.

[0019] According to the above-mentioned commodity sales apparatus, the second member and the third member can be easily mounted on the first member.

[0020] In the above-mentioned commodity sales device, the second component has a base portion and a base mounting portion, and the base mounting portion is formed by cutting out a portion of a rectangular thin plate and bending it, and the base mounting portion is bent at a position where the base of the base mounting portion is the center of the thin plate, and the base portion extends to both sides across the base of the base mounting portion, and the portion of the first component protruding downward from the bottom surface of the main device is connected to the base mounting portion.

[0021] According to the above-mentioned commodity sales device, the main body device can be easily installed on the table.

[0022] In the above-mentioned commodity sales device, the third component is formed by bending a rectangular thin plate in such a way that its two ends in the length direction face different directions, thereby forming a protrusion and a table mounting portion across the bent portion, and a pair of hooks are formed on both side ends of the protrusion by bending a portion of the thin plate, and the portion of the first component that protrudes downward from the bottom surface of the main device is connected to the table mounting portion.

[0023] According to the above-mentioned commodity sales device, the main body device can be easily installed on the wall surface.

[0024] The supporting component on the other hand of the present invention constitutes a commodity sales device together with a main device that accepts operations from an operator and performs information processing related to commodity sales. The supporting component can be selectively formed into the following states: a first state, in which the main device can be placed on a horizontal plane while maintaining a predetermined posture; and a second state, in which the main device can be fixed on a vertical plane.

[0025] According to the above-mentioned supporting member, it is possible to adapt to various store environments and support the main device on a table or a wall. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the structure of the POS terminal device according to the first embodiment in the first usage mode.

[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of a POS terminal device shown in FIG.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the configuration of the POS terminal device according to the first embodiment in the second usage mode.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing an example of a state where three POS terminal devices are installed on a wall of a store.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing an example of the usage of the POS terminal device in a state of being mounted on a wall.

[0031] Figure 6 It is a perspective view showing the structure of the POS terminal device according to the second embodiment in the first usage mode.

[0032] Figure 7 It is a perspective view showing the structure of the POS terminal device according to the third embodiment in the first usage mode.

[0033] Figure 8This is a perspective view showing a usage state of the POS terminal device according to the third embodiment in the first usage mode.

[0034] Fig. 9 This is a perspective view showing a usage status in the second usage form in the first modification example.

[0035] Fig.10 This is an exploded perspective view showing a state where the POS terminal device is mounted on the slide bar.

[0036] Fig.11 This is an exploded perspective view showing a state where a POS terminal is mounted on a height adjustment plate.

[0037] Fig.12 This is a diagram showing an example of a structure for attaching the first member to the height adjustment plate.

[0038] Fig.13 It is a diagram showing a modified example of the usage status of the POS terminal in the second usage mode.

[0039] Description of Reference Numerals

[0040] 1, 2, 3 POS terminal device 4 installation table 5 slide bar

[0041] 6 Slide plate 7 Height adjustment board 8 Self-supporting table

[0042] 10 Main unit 11 Touch panel 12 Scanner

[0043] 13 receipt printer 14 settlement unit 20, 30, 40 support components

[0044] 21 first component 22 second component 23 bolt

[0045] 24 nut 25 third component 31 fourth component

[0046] 61, 71, 211 hole 212 hanging part 221, 311 base part

[0047] 222, 312 mounting part 251 table part 252 mounting part

[0048] 253 hook 411 desktop 412 slit

[0049] 711 circular portion 712 slit portion 2121 axis

[0050] 2122 protrusion DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] Several embodiments are described below using the drawings.

[0052] [First embodiment]

[0053] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the structure of the POS terminal 1 according to the first embodiment in the first usage mode.

[0054] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of the POS terminal device 1 is shown.

[0055] The POS terminal device 1 performs information processing for registering the commodity to be sold (hereinafter referred to as registration processing) according to the operation of the operator. The POS terminal device 1 performs information processing for settling the payment for the commodity registered as the object of sale (hereinafter referred to as settlement processing) according to the operation of the operator. That is, the POS terminal device 1 is an example of a commodity sales device that performs information processing such as registration processing and settlement processing related to commodity sales. In addition, the settlement processing includes accounting processing for calculating the payment and settlement processing for settling the payment.

[0056] The POS terminal device 1 includes a main body device 10 and a supporting member 20 .

[0057] The main device 10 includes various devices for performing information processing related to commodity sales.

[0058] exist Figure 1 and Figure 2 1 shows a touch panel 11, a scanner 12, a receipt printer 13, and a settlement unit 14 as devices exposed outside the housing. The touch panel 11, the scanner 12, the receipt printer 13, and the settlement unit 14 are arranged facing the same surface of the housing (hereinafter referred to as the operation surface). The main device 10 accommodates other devices such as a computer and a communication unit inside the housing.

[0059] The touch panel 11 displays various screens for presenting various information to the operator. The touch panel 11 inputs the operator's instructions in response to the operator's touch operation on the screen.

[0060] The scanner 12 optically scans a barcode, a two-dimensional code, or the like aligned in front of it.

[0061] After the settlement is completed, the receipt printer 13 prints and outputs a receipt showing the details of the transaction including a list of the products sold, the result of the settlement, and the like.

[0062] The settlement unit 14 reads data stored in a settlement card such as a credit card, a prepaid card, an electronic money card, etc. In addition, the settlement unit 14 also writes data to the settlement card. The settlement unit 14 includes reading devices corresponding to IC reading, magnetic reading, and near-field communication reading of the credit card, respectively. The reading device for IC reading reads data stored in an IC (Integrated Circuit) provided in a credit card by communicating via electrical contacts. The reading device for magnetic reading uses a magnetic head to read data magnetically stored in a magnetic strip formed on the surface of the credit card. The reading device for near-field communication reading reads data stored in an IC provided in a credit card through wireless communication such as NFC (Near Field Communication). However, the settlement unit 14 does not necessarily need to have all of these functions. The settlement unit 14 includes a keyboard, and the operator can input instructions by operating the keyboard.

[0063] Figure 1 The shape of the housing of the main device 10 shown is an example, and any appropriate shape may be used. However, it is preferred that the width in the depth direction is smaller when the operation surface is used as the front, so as to be suitable for use in a wall-mounted state described later. In this case, Figure 1 The width of the housing of the main device 10 in the first direction, which is the depth direction, is smaller than the width in the second direction orthogonal to the first direction. Therefore, due to the operation on the touch panel 11 and the settlement unit 14, the main device 10 tends to be easily tilted in the depth direction.

[0064] The support member 20 includes a first member 21 and a second member 22. The first member 21 is formed into a thin plate using a material such as a metal having a rigidity that is not easily deformed. The first member 21 is fixed to the surface of the housing of the main device 10 opposite to the operation surface by a plurality of bolts 23. A portion of the first member 21 protrudes downward from the bottom surface of the housing of the main device 10.

[0065] The second component 22 has a base portion 221 and a mounting portion 222 (base mounting portion). The second component 22 is formed by cutting out a portion of a rectangular thin plate and bending it to form the mounting portion 222. A material such as metal having a rigidity that is not easily deformed from this state is used for the second component 22. In other words, it has a rigidity that prevents the main device 10 from tilting in the first direction in which it is pressed when the operator operates. Accordingly, when the first component 21 on which the main device 10 is mounted is mounted on the second component 22, a predetermined posture can be maintained. By bending the mounting portion 222 at a position close to the center of the thin plate at the base of the mounting portion 222, the base portion 221 extends to both sides across the base of the mounting portion 222. The width of the base portion 221 in this direction is preferably greater than the width of the bottom surface of the main device 10. The angle formed by the front end of the base portion 221 and the mounting portion 222 is preferably about 90 degrees, but it can also be any angle.

[0066] The first component 21 and the second component 22 are connected by fixing the portion of the first component 21 that protrudes downward from the bottom surface of the housing of the main device 10 and the mounting portion 222 by a plurality of sets of bolts 23 and nuts 24. Alternatively, the second component 22 may be directly fixed to the surface opposite to the operation surface of the housing of the main device 10 by a plurality of bolts instead of the first component 21. By using the first component 21, the main device 10 can be stably mounted.

[0067] Thus, in the support member 20, the base portion 221 becomes the base when the POS terminal device 1 is placed on the table, and the main device 10 is held on the table by the mounting portion 222 and the first member 21. Figure 1 The upper surface of the table is usually a horizontal surface. Therefore, the state of the support member 20 in this first use form is an example of the first state. However, the POS terminal device 1 can also be placed on the upper surface of a table that is not a horizontal surface.

[0068] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the structure of the POS terminal device 1 in the second usage mode. Figure 3 Of the components shown, Figure 1 and Figure 2 The same symbols are attached to the components also shown, and the detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0069] In the second use mode of the POS terminal 1, the supporting member 20 is composed of the first member 21 and the third member 25. That is, the third member 25 is provided instead of the second member 22, which is different from the first use mode.

[0070] In the third component 25, a rectangular thin plate is bent so that the two ends in the length direction face different directions, thereby forming a table portion 251 (protrusion) and a mounting portion 252 (table mounting portion) across the bent portion. A material such as metal having a rigidity that is not easily deformed from this state is used in the third component 25. The angle between the directions in which the two ends in the length direction of the third component 25 are respectively facing is preferably about 90 degrees, but it can be any angle. Then, at the two side ends of the table portion 251, a pair of hooks 253, 253 are formed by bending a part of the thin plate.

[0071] The first component 21 and the third component 25 are connected by fixing the portion of the first component 21 that protrudes downward from the bottom surface of the housing of the main device 10 and the mounting portion 252 with a plurality of sets of bolts 23 and nuts 24. Alternatively, the third component 25 may be directly fixed to the surface opposite to the operation surface of the housing of the main device 10 using a plurality of bolts instead of the first component 21. By using the first component 21, the main device 10 can be stably mounted.

[0072] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing an example of a state in which three POS terminal devices 1 are installed on a wall of a store.

[0073] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing an example of the usage of the POS terminal 1 in a state where it is mounted on a wall.

[0074] In addition, Figure 4 and Figure 5 The illustration of the connection portion between the first component 21 and the third component 25 is omitted.

[0075] In the second use mode, the POS terminal device 1 Figure 4 As shown, it is preferably installed on a wall surface as a vertical surface. Then, in this utilization form, the table portion 251 is a protrusion protruding from the vertical surface, and its upper surface is formed as a substantially horizontal surface, such as Figure 5 As shown, it is suitable for temporarily placing goods. Figure 5 As shown, the hooks 253, 253 are suitable for hanging shopping bags or handbags. In addition, although the wall surface is usually a vertical surface, the POS terminal device 1 can of course be installed on a non-vertical wall surface. The state of the support member 20 in the second utilization form is an example of the second state.

[0076] In this way, the POS terminal device 1 can be adapted to various store environments and can be used in different forms, such as being placed on a table or hanging. Then, when placed on a table, even if a force is applied to operate the touch panel 11 and the settlement unit 14, the function of the base 221 can prevent the posture of the main device 10 from changing. In the case of wall-mounted, the space occupied by the POS terminal device 1 can be reduced, so that the store space can be effectively used. In addition, as described above, the third component 25 can be used as a table and can also be used to hang bags.

[0077] [Second embodiment]

[0078] Figure 6 2 is a perspective view showing the structure of the POS terminal device 2 according to the second embodiment in the first usage mode. Figure 6 Of the components shown, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 Elements also shown in FIG. 1 are given the same reference numerals, and their detailed description is omitted.

[0079] The POS terminal device 2 includes a main body device 10 and a supporting member 30 .

[0080] The structure of the supporting member 30 in the second utilization mode is the same as that in the first embodiment.

[0081] The support member 30 in the first use form includes the first member 21, the third member 25 and the fourth member 31. That is, the support member 30 in the first use form is provided with the fourth member 31 in addition to the second use form.

[0082] The fourth member 31 is formed by bending a rectangular thin plate so that both ends of the plate face different directions in the longitudinal direction, thereby forming a base portion 311 and a mounting portion 312 across the bent portion. A material such as metal having a rigidity that is not easily deformed in this state is used for the fourth member 31. The angle formed by the front end of the base portion 311 and the mounting portion 312 is preferably about 90 degrees, but may be any angle.

[0083] The portion of the first component 21 that protrudes downward from the bottom surface of the housing of the main device 10, the mounting portion 252, and the mounting portion 312 are fixed by a plurality of sets of bolts 23 and nuts 24, thereby connecting the first component 21, the third component 25, and the fourth component 31. The third component 25 and the fourth component 31 are in the following state: the lower surface of the table portion 251 and the lower surface of the base portion 311 are located on the same plane, and the table portion 251 and the base portion 311 extend in opposite directions across the first component 21.

[0084] In the support member 30, the table portion 251 and the base portion 311 serve as a base when the POS terminal device 2 is placed on a table, and the main device 10 is held in place by the mounting portions 252, 312 and the first member 21. Figure 6 Pose shown.

[0085] In this way, the POS terminal device 2 can adapt to various store environments and change the use form between being placed on a table or wall-mounted. Then, when placed on a table, even if a force for operating the touch panel 11 and the settlement unit 14 is applied, the posture of the main device 10 can be prevented from changing due to the functions of the table portion 251 and the base portion 311. In the case of wall-mounted, the space occupied by the POS terminal device 2 can be reduced, thereby achieving effective use of the store space. In addition, as described above, the third component 25 can be used as a table and can also be used to hang shopping bags.

[0086] Furthermore, the POS terminal 2 can be changed between the first usage mode and the second usage mode simply by attaching or detaching the fourth member 31 .

[0087] [Third embodiment]

[0088] Figure 7 It is a perspective view showing the structure of the POS terminal device 3 according to the third embodiment in the first usage mode.

[0089] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing a usage state of the POS terminal 3 according to the third embodiment in a first usage mode.

[0090] In addition, regarding Figure 7 and Figure 8 Of the components shown, Figure 1 and Figure 2 Elements also shown in FIG. 1 are given the same reference numerals and their detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0091] The POS terminal device 3 includes a main body device 10 and a supporting member 40 .

[0092] The structure of the support member 40 in the second utilization form is the same as that of the first embodiment.

[0093] In the first utilization form, the support member 40 includes the first member 21. That is, in the first utilization form, the support member 40 omits the third member 25 compared with the second utilization form.

[0094] In the first use form, the state is as follows: Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1 , the portion of the first component 21 that protrudes downward from the bottom surface of the housing of the main device 10 is inserted into a slit 412 formed on the table top 411 of the setting table 4, and as shown in FIG. Figure 8 As shown, the bottom surface of the main device 10 is brought into contact with the upper surface of the desktop 411.

[0095] In this way, the POS terminal device 3 can adapt to various store environments and change the usage form between being placed on a table or wall-mounted. Then, when placed on a table, even if a force for operating the touch panel 11 and the settlement unit 14 is applied, the posture of the main device 10 can be prevented from changing due to the function of the first component 21. In the case of wall-mounted, the space occupied by the POS terminal device 3 can be reduced, thereby achieving effective use of the store space. In addition, as described above, the third component 25 can be used as a table and can also be used to hang shopping bags.

[0096] Furthermore, the POS terminal 3 can be changed between the first usage mode and the second usage mode simply by attaching or detaching the third member 25 .

[0097] This embodiment can be implemented in various modified forms as follows.

[0098] (First Modification)

[0099] In the first, second and third embodiments, in the second utilization form, the POS terminal devices 1, 2, 3 can be mounted on a wall via a slide rail.

[0100] Fig. 9 It is a perspective view showing a usage status in the second usage mode in the first modification example.

[0101] Fig.10 It is an exploded perspective view showing the POS terminal devices 1, 2, and 3 mounted on the slide rail.

[0102] In addition, regarding Fig. 9 and Fig.10 Of the components shown, Figure 1 and Figure 2 The same reference numerals are attached to the components shown in FIG. 1 and the detailed description thereof is omitted. Fig. 9 In the figure, the connection portion between the first component 21 and the third component 25 is omitted.

[0103] A pair of slide rails 5 are mounted on the wall surface in parallel in the horizontal direction with the vertical direction being the slidable direction. Then, the slide plate 6 is mounted on each of the pair of slide rails 5 in a state of straddling both. Then, the first member 21 is fixed to the slide plate 6 by passing a bolt or the like through the hole 211 formed in the first member 21 and the hole 61 formed in the slide plate 6.

[0104] A free stop type is preferable as the slide rail 5. However, a known fixing mechanism for fixing the position of the slide plate 6 relative to the slide rail 5 at any one of several fixed positions or at an arbitrary position may be separately provided.

[0105] (Second Modification)

[0106] In the first, second and third embodiments, in the second utilization mode, the POS terminal devices 1, 2, 3 can be mounted on the wall via the height adjustment plate.

[0107] Fig.11 It is an exploded perspective view showing a state where the POS terminals 1 , 2 , and 3 are mounted on the height adjustment plate 7 .

[0108] In addition, regarding Fig.11 Of the components shown, Figure 1 and Figure 2 The same reference numerals are attached to the components shown in FIG. 1 and detailed description thereof is omitted. Fig.11 In the figure, the connection portion between the first component 21 and the third component 25 is omitted.

[0109] The height adjustment plate 7 is in the shape of an elongated plate and is fixed to the wall surface at both ends in the length direction. When the height adjustment plate 7 is fixed to the wall surface, multiple areas other than the two ends in the length direction are separated from the wall surface. Multiple holes 71 are formed in the areas of the height adjustment plate 7 separated from the wall surface. Fig.11 In the example of FIG. 1 , six groups of a pair of holes 71 arranged in the horizontal direction are formed in the vertical direction. However, the number and positions of the holes 71 may be changed as appropriate.

[0110] Fig.12 21 is a diagram showing an example of a structure for mounting the first member 21 on the height adjustment plate 7. Fig.11 Of the components shown, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Fig.11 The same reference numerals are used to designate the components shown in the figure and their detailed description is omitted.

[0111] The hole 71 has a circular portion 711 and a slit portion 712 connected to the circular portion 7111 below the circular portion 711 and extending in the vertical direction. The slit portion 712 has a width smaller than the diameter of the circular portion 711 in the horizontal direction.

[0112] In addition, a first member 21 according to the second modification example is formed Fig.12 The hook member 212 shown replaces the Fig.10 Each hole of the hole 211 shown in the first modification example.

[0113] The hook member 212 includes a shaft 2121 protruding from the sliding plate 6 and a disc-shaped protrusion 2122 formed at the front end of the shaft 2121. The radial width of the shaft 2121 is smaller than the radial width of the protrusion 2122 and smaller than the horizontal width of the slit portion 712. The amount by which the shaft 2121 protrudes from the sliding plate 6 is larger than the thickness of the region separated from the wall surface in the height adjustment plate 7. The thickness of the protrusion 2122 is smaller than the distance between the region separated from the wall surface in the height adjustment plate 7 and the wall surface.

[0114] The radial width of the protrusion 2122 is smaller than the diameter of the circular portion 711. In other words, the protrusion 2122 can pass through the circular portion 711. Then, when the first component 21 is moved downward relative to the height adjustment plate 7 while the protrusion 2122 penetrates the circular portion 711, the shaft 2121 enters the slit portion 712, and the protrusion 2122 cannot pass through the slit portion 712, thereby preventing the first component 21 from being separated from the height adjustment plate 7. In this way, the first component 21 is fixed to the height adjustment plate 7, and the POS terminal devices 1, 2, and 3 are also fixed to the height adjustment plate 7.

[0115] The four hook members 212 provided on the first member 21 are positioned on the first member 21 so as to be aligned with the four holes 71 formed in the height adjustment plate 7 .

[0116] In this way, while the protrusions 2122 of the four hooking members 212 provided on the first member 21 are simultaneously inserted into the circular portions 711 of the four holes 71, the first member 21 is translated downward after each protrusion 2122 passes through each circular portion 711, thereby fixing the first member 21 and the POS terminal devices 1, 2, 3 mounted thereon to the height adjustment plate 7. Then, by changing the holes 71 into which the protrusions 2122 of the four hooking members 212 are inserted, the height at which the POS terminal devices 1, 2, 3 are held by the height adjustment plate 7 can be changed.

[0117] in addition, Fig.12 The hook structure including the hole 71 and the hook member 212 shown can also be used in the first modification to fix the first member 21 to the sliding plate 6. That is, in this case, for example, the hook member 212 is formed instead of Fig.10 The hole 211 shown in FIG. Fig.12 Instead of the hole 71 shown in Fig.10 The hole 61 shown in FIG.

[0118] (Third Modification)

[0119] Fig.13 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a modification of the usage status of the POS terminals 1 , 2 , and 3 in the second usage mode.

[0120] In addition, regarding Fig.13 Of the components shown, Figure 1 and Figure 2 The same reference numerals are attached to the components also shown in FIG. 1 , and their detailed description is omitted. Fig.13 In the figure, the connection portion between the first component 21 and the third component 25 is omitted.

[0121] exist Fig.13 In the illustrated usage state, the POS terminals 1, 2, and 3 are mounted on a mounting surface of a self-supporting stand 8 that is a vertical surface.

[0122] In addition, the installation surface of the self-supporting stand 8 may not be a vertical surface.

[0123] (Other Modifications)

[0124] In the first embodiment, the first utilization form and the second utilization form can be changed by appropriately replacing the component in the shape of the integrated first component 21 and the second component 22 and the component in the shape of the integrated first component 21 and the third component 25.

[0125] In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the first component 21 and the third component 25 may be replaced with components in the shape of an integrated first component 21 and the third component 25 .

[0126] In each embodiment and each modification, the equipment included in the main device 10 can be appropriately changed.

[0127] In each embodiment and each modification, the shape of each member included in the support member 20, 30, 40 is an example, and the shape of the detailed part can be changed appropriately.

[0128] It is also possible to realize it as a commodity sales device that performs any one of a registration process, a checkout process, or a settlement process.

[0129] In the POS terminals 1, 2, 3 of the embodiments, the main device 10 and the supporting members 20, 30, 40 may be delivered separately, or the supporting members 20, 30, 40 may be attached to the main device 10 and delivered according to different users.

[0130] In the first embodiment, the first component 21, the second component 22, and the third component 25 may be delivered separately, or delivered as a combination of the first component 21 and the second component 22, or delivered as a combination of the first component 21 and the third component 25. Alternatively, the main device 10 and the first component 21 may be delivered as a combination, and the second component 22 and the third component 25 may be delivered separately.

[0131] In the second embodiment, the first component 21, the third component 25, and the fourth component 31 may be delivered separately, or delivered in combination with the first component 21 and the third component 25. Alternatively, the main device 10, the first component 21, and the third component 25 may be delivered in combination, and the fourth component 31 may be delivered separately.

[0132] Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented only as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and their variations are included in the scope and spirit of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A commodity sales device, characterized in that: include: The main device receives the operator's operation and processes information related to the sale of goods; as well as The supporting component can be selectively formed into a first state and a second state. The first state is a state in which the main device can be placed on a horizontal plane while maintaining a predetermined posture, and the second state is a state in which the main device can be fixed on a vertical plane.

2. The commodity sales device according to claim 1, wherein: The supporting component includes a second component and a third component that can be selectively mounted on the main device. The second component is in the first state when mounted on the main device, and the third component is in the second state when mounted on the main device.

3. The commodity sales device according to claim 2, wherein: The main device has a width in a first direction pressed by an operator when the operator operates the main device, which is smaller than a width in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The second component prevents the main device from tilting in the first direction, thereby maintaining a predetermined posture of the main device.

4. The commodity sales device according to claim 2, wherein: The third member has a protruding portion protruding from a vertical surface serving as a fixing destination, and an upper surface of the protruding portion functions as a table for placing commodities.

5. The commodity sales device according to claim 4, wherein: The projection includes a hook for hanging a tote bag.

6. The commodity sales device according to claim 2, wherein: The support member further includes a first member fixed to the side opposite to the operation surface of the housing of the main device, The second component and the third component are mounted on the main device via the first component.

7. The commodity sales device according to claim 6, wherein: The first component protrudes downward from the bottom surface of the main device.

8. The commodity sales device according to claim 7, wherein: The second component has a base portion and a base mounting portion, the base mounting portion is formed by cutting out a portion of a rectangular thin plate and bending the base mounting portion, the base mounting portion is bent at a position where the base of the base mounting portion is the center of the thin plate, and the base portion extends to both sides across the base of the base mounting portion. The portion of the first component that protrudes downward from the bottom surface of the main device is connected to the base mounting portion.

9. The commodity sales device according to claim 8, wherein: The third member is formed by bending a rectangular thin plate so that both ends of the rectangular thin plate face different directions, thereby forming a protruding portion and a table mounting portion across the bent portion, and forming a pair of hooks on both side ends of the protruding portion by bending a portion of the thin plate. The portion of the first component that protrudes downward from the bottom surface of the main device is connected to the table mounting portion.

10. A support member, which constitutes a commodity sales device together with a main device that receives an operation from an operator and processes information related to commodity sales, wherein the support member can be selectively formed into the following states: In the first state, the main device can be placed on a horizontal surface while maintaining a predetermined posture; and In the second state, the main device can be fixed on a vertical plane.

Images