Self-service printer

Abstract

The self-service printer comprises a cabinet body, an electric control device, a printing device and a cabinet door, the cabinet body is provided with an opening and a paper taking opening, the opening and the paper taking opening are both communicated with the interior of the cabinet body, the opening is located in the side face of the cabinet body, and the paper taking opening is located in the front side face of the cabinet body; the electric control device is arranged in the cabinet body; the printing device is arranged on the cabinet body and is electrically connected with the cabinet body, and a paper outlet of the printing device is communicated with the paper taking opening; the cabinet door is rotationally installed on the opening and used for opening and closing the opening. According to the technical scheme, the front integrity of the self-service printer can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of printing technology, and in particular to a self-service printer. Background Art

[0002] A self-service printer is an increasingly widely used self-service printing device that can obtain the information to be printed through card reading, scanning, manual operation, etc., and print out the information to be printed, making printing more convenient.

[0003] At present, a cabinet door opening is usually opened on the front side of the self-service printer. When the cabinet door is closed, the door gap on the front side of the self-service printer will produce a visual sense of fragmentation, destroying the integrity of the front side of the self-service printer and dividing the originally continuous plane into multiple parts. This dividing line appears visually abrupt. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to propose a self-service printer, aiming to improve the positive integrity of the self-service printer.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the self-service printer proposed by the present invention includes:

[0006] A cabinet body, wherein the cabinet body is provided with an opening and a paper dispensing port, wherein both the opening and the paper dispensing port are communicated with the interior of the cabinet body, the opening is located on the side of the cabinet body, and the paper dispensing port is located on the front side of the cabinet body;

[0007] an electric control device, arranged in the cabinet;

[0008] a printing device, disposed in the cabinet and electrically connected to the printing device, wherein the paper outlet of the printing device is in communication with the paper outlet; and

[0009] A cabinet door is rotatably mounted on the opening and is used to open and close the opening.

[0010] Optionally, the cabinet includes a shell and a mounting frame, the shell is provided with the opening and the paper taking port, the shell is arranged around the outside of the mounting frame, and the mounting frame is used to install the printing device.

[0011] Optionally, the mounting frame includes two mounting and seat bearing plates, the two mounting seats are respectively arranged on two opposite inner side walls of the shell, the bearing plates are used to install the printing device, and the bearing plates are slidably installed between the two mounting seats and can extend from the opening.

[0012] Optionally, the self-service printer further includes a display screen and a glass plate. The display screen is arranged on the front side of the cabinet and is electrically connected to the electronic control device. The glass plate is arranged on the front side of the display screen.

[0013] Optionally, a side of the glass plate facing away from the display screen is coated with a mirror coating.

[0014] Optionally, the self-service printer further comprises a camera unit, which is disposed on the front side of the cabinet and electrically connected to the electronic control device, and is used for taking pictures; and / or

[0015] Optionally, the glass plate covers the entire front side of the cabinet.

[0016] Optionally, the self-service printer includes two camera units, both of which are located on the front side of the cabinet, and the two camera units are spaced apart from each other, and the two camera units are configured to take staggered photos; and / or

[0017] Optionally, the self-service printer further includes a paper storage structure, which is arranged between the printing device and the paper pickup port. The paper storage structure has a paper storage channel, one end of the paper storage channel is connected to the paper pickup port, and the other end is connected to the paper output port of the printing device.

[0018] Optionally, the top surface and the bottom surface of the paper storage channel are both concave arc surfaces.

[0019] Optionally, the paper taking port includes a transverse section and a vertical section that are interconnected, the vertical section is located between two ends of the transverse section, and the vertical section is used for allowing a user's hand to extend into the paper storage channel.

[0020] Optionally, the top of the cabinet has an upwardly extending mounting portion, the mounting portion is arranged close to the front side of the cabinet, and the top surface of the cabinet gradually tilts downward in a direction close to the front side of the cabinet.

[0021] Optionally, the interior of the cabinet is divided into an electric control cavity and an installation cavity in the height direction, the electric control device is installed in the electric control cavity, the printing device is installed in the installation cavity, the opening and the paper removal port are both connected to the installation cavity, the electric control cavity and the installation cavity are separated by a partition, and the electric control cavity is located above the installation cavity, the partition is provided in a through hole, and the through hole connects the electric control cavity and the installation cavity, an inspection port is provided on the top of the cabinet, and the inspection port is connected to the electric control cavity, and the self-service printer also includes a cover plate, which covers the inspection port.

[0022] The technical solution of the present invention eliminates the gaps that would otherwise be created by providing an opening on the side of the cabinet and a paper access opening on the front side of the cabinet. This prevents the integrity of the front side of the self-service printer from being disrupted, ensuring that when users view the self-service printer from the front, there is no sense of fragmentation or awkwardness, thereby improving the integrity and aesthetics of the self-service printer's front. Furthermore, the side opening ensures that when staff open the cabinet door, it does not affect users in front of the self-service printer. In other words, it does not affect users accessing paper from the front of the self-service printer, thereby improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a self-service printer of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a self-service printer;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the self-service printer;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Side view of the self-service printer;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of part of the structure of the self-service printer;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the self-service printer part;

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the self-service printer part.

[0031] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0032] 10. Cabinet; 11. Opening; 12. Paper removal port; 121. Horizontal section; 122. Vertical section; 13. Housing; 14. Mounting frame; 141. Loading plate; 142. Mounting seat; 143. Limiting structure; 15. Mounting portion; 152. Mounting port; 153. Mounting plate; 154. Heat dissipation hole; 16. Mounting cavity; 17. Electric control cavity; 18. Mounting slot; 19. Inspection port; 20. Printing device; 21. Fixing belt; 30. Cabinet door; 40. Glass plate; 41. Display screen; 42. Camera unit; 43. Through hole; 50. Fill light strip; 60. Paper storage structure; 61. Paper storage channel; 70. Moving wheel; 80. Cover plate

[0033] The purpose, features and advantages of the present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with the embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0036] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing in the full text is to include three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, or solution B, or a solution in which both A and B are satisfied. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0037] The present invention provides a self-service printer.

[0038] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figures 1 to 7As shown, the self-service printer includes a cabinet body 10 , an electronic control device, a printing device 20 and a cabinet door 30 .

[0039] In this embodiment, the cabinet 10 is provided with an opening 11 and a paper outlet 12, both of which are connected to the interior of the cabinet 10, the opening 11 is located on the side of the cabinet 10, and the paper outlet 12 is located on the front side of the cabinet 10, and the electronic control device is arranged in the cabinet 10; the printing device 20 is arranged in the cabinet 10 and is electrically connected to the printing device 20, and the paper outlet of the printing device 20 is connected to the paper outlet 12; the cabinet door 30 is rotatably installed on the opening 11 for opening and closing the opening 11.

[0040] Setting the opening 11 on the side of the cabinet 10 avoids the situation where the opening 11 is set on the front side of the cabinet door 30, which would cause a gap. This can improve the integrity of the front of the cabinet 10 and is beneficial to improving the aesthetics. Moreover, when the user opens the cabinet door 30, the user will not need to take paper from the front side of the cabinet 10, which is beneficial to improving the user experience.

[0041] The printing device 20 is a device for printing documents or photos. Reference can be made to existing technologies, and this application will not elaborate on this in detail. The printing device 20 can be a color inkjet printing device 20 or a color laser printing device 20, etc. Of course, it can also be a common black and white printing device 20. The specific configuration can be determined based on actual needs, and this application does not specifically limit this.

[0042] It's worth noting that conventional self-service printers typically have paper access port 12 (where users access printed paper) and opening 11 (where cabinet door 30 is installed) located on the front side of cabinet 10, directly facing the user. This design creates a noticeable gap or dividing line on the front side of cabinet 10, disrupting the overall appearance. When viewed from the front, the cabinet appears disjointed and aesthetically pleasing.

[0043] In the solution of the present application, the opening 11 is moved to the side (such as the left or right side) of the cabinet 10 instead of the front side, and the paper taking port 12 is set on the front side of the cabinet 10. Users do not need to change their habits and still take paper from the front, and the user experience is not affected. Although the paper taking port 12 is still retained on the front side, the visual interference of the front side is reduced by moving the opening 11 to the side. The front side of the cabinet 10 no longer appears to be cut apart by extra gaps or openings 11, and abrupt lines or openings 11 are avoided. When the user looks at it from the front, the cabinet 10 is neater and more unified, making the product appearance smoother and realizing the integrated beauty pursued by industrial design. This is because the front of the cabinet 10 is the main observation angle of the user, and reducing the opening 11 can enhance the first impression.

[0044] Moreover, when the staff opens the cabinet door 30 from the side to perform operations (such as changing paper or repairing), the staff's operation will not block or affect the user who is taking paper from the front.

[0045] The technical solution of the present invention, by arranging the opening 11 on the side of the cabinet 10 and the paper access port 12 on the front side of the cabinet 10, avoids the situation where the opening 11 is arranged on the front side and the gap is formed. This does not destroy the integrity of the front side of the self-service printer. When the user views the self-service printer from the front, there is no sense of fragmentation or abruptness in the viewing angle, which helps to improve the integrity of the front of the self-service printer and the aesthetics of the self-service printer. In addition, the opening 11 is arranged on the side, so that when the staff opens the cabinet door 30, it will not affect the user in front. In other words, it will not affect the user's paper access from the front of the self-service printer, which helps to improve the user experience.

[0046] In some embodiments, the cabinet 10 includes a housing 13 and a mounting bracket 14. The housing 13 has an opening 11 and a paper removal port 12. The housing 13 surrounds the mounting bracket 14, which is used to mount a printing device 20. Specifically, when installing the printing device 20, the printing device 20 can be mounted on the mounting bracket 14, which supports the printing device 20. This makes the installation of the printing device 20 more stable and reduces the difficulty of installation. Of course, in other embodiments, the printing device 20 is directly mounted on the inner wall of the housing 13.

[0047] In some embodiments, the mounting frame 14 includes two mounting and seat supporting plates 141, and the two mounting seats 142 are respectively arranged on two opposite inner walls of the shell 13. The supporting plates 141 are used to install the printing device 20. The supporting plates 141 are slidably installed between the two mounting seats 142 and can extend from the opening 11.

[0048] Specifically, when installing the printing device 20, the carrier plate 141 can be slid out of the opening 11 of the cabinet 10. This provides ample room for personnel to maneuver during installation, thereby reducing the difficulty of installing the printing device 20. After the printing device 20 is installed, the carrier plate 141 can be pushed back into the installation cavity 16, thereby reducing the difficulty of installing the printing device 20. Optionally, a retaining structure 143 is provided on the carrier plate 141, and a retaining portion is provided on the mounting seat 142. The retaining structure 143 cooperates with the retaining portion to restrain the carrier plate 141 within the installation cavity 16.

[0049] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket 14 further includes a securing strap 21, with both ends of the securing strap 21 connected to the carrier plate 141, with the ends of the securing strap 21 positioned on opposite sides of the printing device 20. The securing strap 21 is used to secure the printing device 20 and prevent it from shifting. Furthermore, securing the printing device 20 with the securing strap 21 does not damage the structure of the printing device 20, thereby ensuring its structural integrity. Optionally, the securing strap 21 is metal, connected to the carrier plate 141 via bolts for easy assembly and disassembly.

[0050] In some embodiments, the self-service printer further includes a display screen 41, which is located on the front side of the cabinet 10 and is electrically connected to the electronic control device. Specifically, the display screen 41 can be used to play advertisements and publish prompt information, such as weather information, further enriching the self-service printer's functionality, enhancing its commercial value, and improving its market competitiveness.

[0051] It is worth noting that, in one embodiment, the display screen 41 can be provided with a touch screen 41 for user operation. In another embodiment, the display screen 41 can also be provided with a non-touch screen 41, in which case corresponding buttons are provided beside the display screen 41 for the user to press.

[0052] Furthermore, the self-service printer also includes a glass plate 40, which is arranged in front of the display screen 41. The glass plate 40 can be used to protect the display screen 41, for example, to prevent dust, water, and scratches, thereby extending the life of the display screen 41.

[0053] In addition, the size of the glass plate 40 is larger than the area of ​​the glass plate 40, which is usually larger than the display screen 41. It can block the gap between the display screen 41 and the cabinet 10, that is, the flat surface of the glass plate 40 makes the front side of the cabinet 10 look more complete, reducing the visual sense of separation, and keeping the content of the display screen 41 clear, thereby enhancing the sense of luxury of the appearance of the equipment.

[0054] Furthermore, the side of the glass plate 40 facing away from the display screen 41 is coated with a mirror coating. Specifically, when the display screen 41 is in operation, the images displayed on the display screen 41 can be displayed through the glass plate 40. When the display screen 41 is in standby mode, light is projected onto the mirror coating on the surface of the glass plate 40 and is reflected. In this way, the glass plate 40 can be used as a mirror, allowing users to adjust their clothes, touch up their makeup, etc., which helps improve the functionality of the self-service printer and enhances the appearance and quality of the cabinet 10.

[0055] It's worth noting that the main components of the mirror coating are aluminum pentoxide and silicon dioxide. Specifically, aluminum pentoxide has high hardness and wear resistance, while silicon dioxide offers corrosion resistance and sealing properties. The mirror coating made from these two main components effectively prevents scratches on the glass surface, is chemically stable, and is resistant to acids, alkalis, and humid environments, extending the coating's lifespan. The mirror coating has a thickness of 120 nm. This allows the glass plate 40 to function as a mirror without significantly affecting the display screen 41.

[0056] In some embodiments, the glass plate 40 covers the entire front side of the cabinet 10. The surface of the glass plate 40 is provided with a through hole 43. The position of the through hole 43 corresponds to the paper removal port 12 and is adapted to the shape of the paper removal port 12. Specifically, when the display screen 41 is in the standby mode, the glass plate 40 forms a complete mirror. When the display screen 41 is in the standby mode, the glass plate 40 forms a complete mirror. The user can use the glass plate 40 to illuminate the entire body. When waiting for printing or operating, the user can use the mirror to check the status of clothing, makeup, hair, etc., thereby improving the versatility of the device and user experience, and avoiding the monotony of the display screen 41 being just a black screen when idle.

[0057] In some embodiments, the self-service printer further includes a camera unit 42, which is located on the front side of the cabinet 10 and electrically connected to the electronic control device. The camera unit 42 is used for taking photos. The camera unit 42 can be used for ID photos, user identity verification (face recognition), and operation process recording (monitoring).

[0058] Specifically, when shooting, users have multiple options, which are described below:

[0059] The first type: the image of the camera unit 42 is displayed in real time on the display screen 41. The user can adjust the expression, posture, clothing, etc. through the display screen 41 and shoot after ensuring satisfaction. This makes it easy to quickly take satisfactory photos and improves shooting efficiency.

[0060] The second type: When shooting, the display screen 41 will be switched to the screen-off state. At this time, the glass plate 40 becomes a mirror due to the mirror coating. The user can adjust the posture directly through the image reflected by the glass plate 40 instead of relying on the screen of the display screen 41. This avoids the problem of the display screen 41 being stuck or delayed after the device has been running for a long time, resulting in an unsmooth picture and affecting the user's posture adjustment. In this way, there is no reliance on the electronic system and the stability is higher.

[0061] The third type: When shooting, the display screen 41 can display interactive prompts, such as: arrow indication: the arrow points in the direction of the camera unit 42, prompting the user to "look at the lens"; viewfinder guidance: displaying the face recognition frame, prompting "put your face in the frame and keep still", helping users who are not familiar with the device to quickly complete the operation.

[0062] With this setup, when a user selects the "Photo" function, they have multiple options: first, the display screen 41 can display the camera unit 42 feed in real time; second, if the feed freezes, the system automatically turns off the screen or the display screen 41 is manually turned off; third, the user can use the glass plate 40 to adjust their posture, with the screen displaying a prompt "Look in the direction of the arrow" to ensure their eyes are focused on the camera unit 42. This approach addresses diverse user needs, such as those accustomed to on-screen previews, those who trust mirror reflections, and those who require guidance, while maintaining a balance between performance and stability.

[0063] In some embodiments, the electronic control device includes an electronic control board and a motion recognition module. The electronic control board is electrically connected to the display screen 41, the printing device 20, the camera unit 42 and the motion recognition module. The electronic control board coordinates the operation of each component (such as receiving instructions, triggering photo taking, controlling printing, etc.).

[0064] Specifically, the action recognition module detects the user's predetermined action instructions (such as gestures, postures) through sensors (such as infrared, ToF, etc.), converts the action into an electrical signal, and sends it to the electronic control board to perform the corresponding operation (trigger photo taking).

[0065] It is worth mentioning that in order to avoid false triggering, the motion recognition module can be set to be activated only when the self-service printer enters the photo mode (such as selecting the "ID photo" function). It is only started in the photo state to avoid false triggering in other scenarios (such as incorrect gesture operation in standby mode) or waking up the motion recognition module through specific gestures (such as the "OK" gesture).

[0066] In one embodiment, the electronic control panel can also perform corresponding operations based on the actions captured by the motion recognition module. Specifically, after taking a photo, if the user believes the photo does not meet their requirements, they can make a "cross-hands" gesture to delete the photo. If the user believes the photo meets their requirements, they can make a "raise-hands" gesture to save the photo. This allows users to delete and retain photos through gestures without touching the screen, helping to reduce the risk of bacterial transmission.

[0067] In some embodiments, the electronic control board is further provided with a voice recognition module, which is connected to the electronic control board. The voice recognition module is used to receive user voice and generate a photo-taking command, which is sent to the electronic control board. The electronic control board then controls the camera unit 42 to take photos based on the photo-taking command. When a user wishes to take a photo, the user speaks a command, such as "take a photo." The voice recognition module collects the voice through the microphone, performs noise reduction on the collected voice, and extracts features from the collected voice. The extracted voice is matched with a pre-stored command. If a match is successful, the "take a photo" command is sent to the electronic control board. The electronic control board controls the camera unit 42 to take the photo and notifies the user via the display screen 41 or voice feedback, such as "photo taken."

[0068] When a user views a photo, they speak a command, such as "delete or save." The voice recognition module collects the voice through the microphone, performs noise reduction, and extracts features from the captured voice. It then matches the extracted voice with the pre-stored command. If a match is found, the "delete or save" command is sent to the electronic control board. The electronic control board then deletes or saves the current photo based on the command. This integration of touchscreen, gestures, and voice adapts to different user needs and enhances the user experience.

[0069] In some embodiments, the self-service printer further includes a fill light, which is located on the front side of the cabinet 10 and electrically connected to the electronic control device. Specifically, the fill light is used to provide fill light when the user takes a photo to enhance the photo shooting effect.

[0070] Furthermore, the camera unit 42 is equipped with a photosensor for detecting ambient brightness and transmitting the detected data to the electronic control device, which controls the brightness of the fill light based on the data. Specifically, when the ambient brightness is high, the electronic control device may choose not to turn on the fill light or adjust the brightness of the fill light to the lowest setting. It is understood that when the ambient brightness is low, the fill light may be turned on and adaptively adjusted based on the data, thereby automating the on / off and brightness adjustment of the fill light. Of course, in other embodiments, the fill light is manually turned on and the brightness is adjusted.

[0071] In some embodiments, the self-service printer includes two sets of fill lights, which are located on either side of the display screen 41. Specifically, the left fill light is integrated into the same vertical row as the left camera unit 42, and the right fill light is integrated into the same vertical row as the right camera unit 42 to avoid cross interference, making the fill light more uniform and improving the photo shooting effect.

[0072] Furthermore, each set of fill lights includes two fill light strips 50, which are arranged in an upper and lower spacing. Specifically, each set of fill lights is composed of two fill light strips 50, which are arranged in an upper and lower spacing manner to avoid the problems of excessive brightness at the top and shadows on the chin caused by a single row of light strips, and achieve uniform lighting from the forehead to the shoulders, thereby improving the photo shooting effect.

[0073] In some embodiments, the front side of the cabinet 10 is provided with a mounting slot 18, into which the fill light is mounted. The self-service printer also includes a diffuser plate, which is positioned over the notch of the mounting slot 18. Light from the fill light strip 50 is diffused by the diffuser plate, creating a soft, annular ambient light that prevents direct light from striking the user's eyes. The diffuser plate can be made of frosted acrylic or a micro-prismatic structure.

[0074] In some embodiments, the self-service printer includes two camera units 42 , both of which are located on the front side of the cabinet 10 , and are spaced apart from each other. The two camera units 42 are configured to take staggered shots.

[0075] Specifically, the two camera units 42 each take a photo within a very short interval, generating two independent sets of images. Since the two sets of photos are taken almost simultaneously, yet are independent imaging systems, they can capture the different states of the person (such as expressions and movements) at the same moment. This reduces the probability of "closing eyes / poor expressions." Specifically, assuming the probability of a single person closing their eyes is 10%, the probability of the same person closing their eyes in both sets of photos is only 10% x 10% = 1%. Furthermore, if one camera unit 42 is damaged, the other camera unit 42 can be used to take photos without affecting user experience.

[0076] In another embodiment, the self-service printer automatically compares two groups of photos through software, selects the person area with the best expression in each group for synthesis, such as the "smart photo" function, and generates a perfect photo of everyone.

[0077] In some embodiments, two camera units 42 are disposed on either side of the display screen 41. Specifically, the left camera unit 42 focuses on monitoring the left side of the paper outlet 12 and the left half of the user's body, while the right camera unit 42 focuses on monitoring the right side of the environment and the right half of the user's body. By combining the staggered shooting of the two camera units 42, blind spots caused by the limited viewing angle of a single camera unit 42 can be avoided.

[0078] In some embodiments, the self-service printer also includes a paper storage structure 60, which is arranged between the printing device 20 and the paper pickup port 12. The paper storage structure 60 has a paper storage channel 61, one end of the paper storage channel 61 is connected to the paper pickup port 12, and the other end is connected to the paper output port of the printing device 20.

[0079] Specifically, the printed document or photo can fall from the paper outlet of the printing device 20 into the paper storage channel 61 and be temporarily stored therein. There is no need for the user to receive the printed document or photo at the paper outlet. After printing is completed, the user only needs to take out the printed document or photo from the paper storage channel 61. Such a setting is beneficial to improving the user experience. Of course, in other embodiments, the self-service printer may not be provided with the paper storage structure 60.

[0080] Furthermore, both the top surface and the bottom surface of the paper storage channel 61 are concave arc surfaces. Specifically, when the paper to be printed by the user is of a long size, the paper is pushed out from the paper outlet of the printing device 20. Under the action of gravity, the paper naturally adheres to the concave arc bottom surface. As the paper continues to be pushed, its front end will slide along the concave arc surface. Since the top surface is also a concave arc surface, the paper is gradually curled inward under the guidance of the two-way arc and forms a progressive curl in the channel (similar to the state when a tape measure is retracted). After the paper is completely printed, it is in a loose curled state, rather than scattered or folded, which is convenient for the user to take out from the paper pickup port 12.

[0081] Moreover, setting both the top surface and the bottom surface of the paper storage channel 61 as concave arc surfaces is also beneficial to increasing the paper storage capacity of the paper storage channel 61.

[0082] In some embodiments, the paper pickup port 12 includes a horizontally connected transverse section 121 and a vertical section 122. The vertical section 122 is located between the two ends of the transverse section 121. Specifically, the vertical section 122 is used for the user to insert the hand into the paper storage channel 61. The paper pickup port 12 is divided into a transverse section 121 (horizontal direction) and a vertical section 122 (vertical direction), and the vertical section 122 is located in the middle position (between the two ends) of the transverse section 121, forming a channel structure similar to a "T" shape or a "丄" shape. In this way, when the paper printed by the printing device 20 is six inches, the paper can be taken out through the vertical section 122. When the paper printed by the printing device 20 is eight inches, the paper can be taken out through the transverse section 121. Such a setting not only does not affect the taking out of papers of different sizes, but also reduces the size of the paper pickup port 12 compared with the traditional rectangular paper pickup port 12, which is beneficial to improving the front integrity of the cabinet 10 and enhancing the aesthetics.

[0083] In some embodiments, the self-service printer further includes a network module connected to the electric control device for providing cellular network access. The processor is configured to receive photo data from the camera unit 42, send the photo data to a remote server through the network module, associate the photo data with the user's personal account, and instruct the remote server to store the electronic version of the photo data under the associated personal account for the user to access later. Herein, the user's personal account can be associated after identity authentication on the self-service printer by scanning a QR code with the user's mobile phone client or inputting account information.

[0084] In some embodiments, the top of the cabinet 10 has an upwardly extending mounting portion 15, which is located near the front of the cabinet 10. The top surface of the cabinet 10 gradually slopes downward toward the front of the cabinet 10. Specifically, this inclined top surface of the cabinet 10 can prevent water from accumulating on the top of the cabinet 10. In other embodiments, the top surface of the cabinet 10 is flat.

[0085] In some embodiments, the display screen 41 is mounted on the front side of the mounting portion 15. The rear side of the mounting portion 15 is provided with a mounting opening 152. The mounting opening 152 is provided on a mounting plate 153. The mounting plate 153 is used to open and close the mounting opening 152. When the display screen 41 needs to be repaired, the user can use the mounting plate 153 to open the mounting opening 152 for quick and convenient repair.

[0086] In some embodiments, the surface of the mounting plate 153 is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes 154, which are spaced apart from each other. This arrangement helps to improve the heat dissipation effect. Optionally, each heat dissipation hole 154 is provided with a water barrier to prevent rainwater from entering the interior of the mounting portion 15.

[0087] In some embodiments, the interior of the cabinet 10 is divided into an electric control chamber 17 and an installation chamber 16 in the height direction. The electric control device is installed in the electric control chamber 17, and the printing device 20 is installed in the installation chamber 16. The opening 11 and the paper removal port 12 are both connected to the installation chamber 16. The electric control chamber 17 and the installation chamber 16 are separated by a partition, and the electric control chamber 17 is located above the installation chamber 16. The partition is provided in a through hole, and the through hole connects the electric control chamber 17 and the installation chamber 16. An inspection port 19 is provided on the top of the cabinet 10, and the inspection port 19 is connected to the electric control chamber 17. The self-service printer also includes a cover 80, which covers the inspection port 19. Specifically, the internal space of the cabinet 10 is designed in layers, and the electric control chamber 17 is set on the upper layer. When maintenance is needed, it is only necessary to open the inspection port 19 through the cover 80 to perform maintenance on the electric control components installed in the electric control chamber 17, which is convenient and quick.

[0088] In some embodiments, the self-service printer also includes a battery, which is placed in the mounting cavity 16 and electrically connected to the display screen 41, the camera unit 42, the printing device 20, and the fill light. When the self-service printer needs to be moved, the battery can provide power to the display screen 41, the camera unit 42, the printing device 20, and the fill light to ensure that these three components function properly during the movement.

[0089] In some embodiments, the bottom of the cabinet 10 is provided with moving wheels 70. This makes it easier for staff to move the self-service printer.

[0090] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention's description and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, within the scope of the present invention are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A self-service printer, characterized in that: include: A cabinet body, wherein the cabinet body is provided with an opening and a paper dispensing port, wherein both the opening and the paper dispensing port are communicated with the interior of the cabinet body, the opening is located on the side of the cabinet body, and the paper dispensing port is located on the front side of the cabinet body; an electric control device, arranged in the cabinet; a printing device, disposed in the cabinet and electrically connected to the printing device, wherein the paper outlet of the printing device is in communication with the paper outlet; and A cabinet door is rotatably mounted on the opening and is used to open and close the opening.

2. The self-service printer according to claim 1, wherein: The cabinet includes a shell and a mounting frame. The shell is provided with the opening and the paper taking port. The shell is arranged around the outside of the mounting frame. The mounting frame is used to install the printing device.

3. The self-service printer according to claim 2, wherein: The mounting frame includes two mounting seats and a seat supporting plate. The two mounting seats are respectively arranged on two opposite inner side walls of the shell. The supporting plate is used to install the printing device. The supporting plate is slidably installed between the two mounting seats and can extend from the opening.

4. The self-service printer according to claim 1, wherein: The self-service printer further comprises a display screen and a glass plate. The display screen is arranged on the front side of the cabinet and is electrically connected to the electric control device. The glass plate is arranged on the front side of the display screen.

5. The self-service printer according to claim 4, wherein: The side of the glass plate facing away from the display screen is coated with a mirror coating.

6. The self-service printer according to claim 5, wherein: The self-service printer further comprises a camera unit, which is disposed on the front side of the cabinet and is electrically connected to the electronic control device, and is used for taking photos; and / or The glass plate covers the entire front side of the cabinet.

7. The self-service printer according to claim 6, wherein: The self-service printer includes two camera units, both of which are located on the front side of the cabinet, and the two camera units are spaced apart from each other, and the two camera units are configured to take staggered photos; and / or The self-service printer further includes a paper storage structure, which is arranged between the printing device and the paper outlet, and has a paper storage channel, one end of which is connected to the paper outlet and the other end of which is connected to the paper outlet of the printing device; The top surface and the bottom surface of the paper storage channel are both concave arc surfaces.

8. The self-service printer according to claim 7, wherein: The paper taking port includes a transverse section and a vertical section that are connected to each other, and the vertical section is located between two ends of the transverse section.

9. The self-service printer according to claim 1, wherein: The top of the cabinet is provided with an upwardly extending mounting portion, the mounting portion being arranged close to the front side of the cabinet, and the top surface of the cabinet gradually inclines downward in a direction close to the front side of the cabinet.

10. The self-service printer according to claim 9, wherein: The interior of the cabinet is divided into an electric control cavity and an installation cavity in the height direction. The electric control device is installed in the electric control cavity, and the printing device is installed in the installation cavity. The opening and the paper removal port are both connected to the installation cavity. The electric control cavity and the installation cavity are separated by a partition, and the electric control cavity is located above the installation cavity. The partition is provided in a through hole, and the through hole connects the electric control cavity and the installation cavity. An inspection port is provided on the top of the cabinet, and the inspection port is connected to the electric control cavity. The self-service printer also includes a cover plate, which covers the inspection port.

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