Cash register device and cash register assembly
By integrating the NFC module and foldable bracket in the cash register equipment, the problem of low payment efficiency of existing cash register equipment is solved, achieving a more efficient payment process and a better user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422294195.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-19
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-19
AI Technical Summary
The existing cash register equipment requires the merchant to hold a scanning gun or the user to aim the mobile terminal at the cash register equipment to scan the code, resulting in inefficient payment process, taking up the merchant's time and reducing the cash register efficiency.
A cash register device including an NFC module and a bracket is designed. The NFC module is used to conduct electronic payment or identity verification close to the electronic device. The bracket can be folded and fixed on the countertop or attached to it, providing a variety of placement methods to improve payment efficiency and Improve consumers' shopping experience.
Through the use of NFC module, payment efficiency is improved, payment process is simplified, consumers' shopping experience is improved, and the design of foldable brackets makes the equipment easy to place, adapt to different scenarios, and the structure is simple and user-friendly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the field of electronic payment technology, and in particular to a cash register device and a cash register component. Background Art
[0002] With the rapid development of Internet technology, electronic transactions have entered people's lives. However, existing cash registers require merchants to hold a barcode scanner to scan the user's payment code or require users to point their mobile terminals at the barcode scanning window of the cash register to complete the payment, which takes up merchants' time and reduces cash register efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0003] The present application provides a cash register device and a cash register component that can improve payment efficiency and are convenient to place.
[0004] An embodiment of the present application provides a cash register device, including a body and a bracket, the body including a shell and an NFC module, the shell forming a receiving cavity, the NFC module being located in the receiving cavity, so as to be close to an electronic device for electronic payment or identity verification, the bracket including a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a supporting part, the first connecting part being connected to the shell, one end of the second connecting part being rotatably connected to the first connecting part, and the other end of the second connecting part being connected to the supporting part, the supporting part being used to support on a table, and when the body and the bracket are clamped and fixed to an attachment, the cash register device is clamped and fixed to the attachment.
[0005] Furthermore, the first connection portion is rotatably connected to the shell, the second connection portion is rotatably connected to the support portion, the shell is provided with a first receiving groove, the bracket is foldable, and after the bracket is folded, at least a portion of the bracket is located in the first receiving groove.
[0006] Furthermore, the shell is provided with a second receiving groove, and after the bracket is folded, at least a part of the first connecting portion is located in the second receiving groove.
[0007] Furthermore, the support portion is provided with a third receiving groove, and after the bracket is folded, at least a portion of the second connecting portion is located in the third receiving groove.
[0008] Furthermore, the cash register device includes an abutment member disposed on the support portion, and when the cash register device and the attachment are clamped and fixed, the abutment member contacts the attachment, and the softness of the abutment member is greater than the softness of the support portion.
[0009] Further, the cash register device includes a first damping member to limit the rotational open position of the first connecting part relative to the shell; the cash register device includes a second damping member to limit the rotational open position of the second connecting part relative to the first connecting part; the cash register device includes a third damping member to limit the rotational open position of the second connecting part relative to the supporting part.
[0010] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a suction cup fixed to the support portion so as to be adsorbed and fixed to the table top.
[0011] Furthermore, the cash register device includes an indicator light, which is in a ring shape and emits light surrounding the NFC module, and the shell is provided with a light-transmitting portion for the light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.
[0012] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a code scanning module.
[0013] Furthermore, the shell includes a first shell and a top cover connected to the first shell, the NFC module is located below the top cover, the first shell includes a side wall and a top wall connected to the side wall, the top wall is in a ring shape and surrounds the top cover, and the code scanning module is located below the top wall.
[0014] Furthermore, the first shell is cylindrical and the top cover is circular.
[0015] Furthermore, the top wall includes a first end connected to the side wall and a second end arranged opposite to the first end, and the top wall is inclined downwardly in a direction from the first end to the second end.
[0016] The embodiment of the present application further provides a cash register assembly, including a POS terminal and the above-mentioned cash register device, wherein the POS terminal is electrically connected to the cash register device.
[0017] The cash register device of the implementation mode of the present application includes a body, and the body includes an NFC module for being used to be close to an electronic device to complete electronic payment or identity verification. Compared with scanning codes and scanning faces, it improves payment efficiency and enhances consumers' shopping experience; at the same time, the cash register device includes a bracket, so that the cash register device can be supported on a table or clamped and fixed on an attachment to facilitate the placement of the cash register device; furthermore, one bracket can provide a variety of placement methods, with a simple structure and more user-friendly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a cash register device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;
[0019] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1An exploded view of the cash register equipment shown;
[0020] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cash register device shown is placed on a countertop, wherein the bracket is in an open state;
[0021] Figure 4 Shows Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the cash register device from another perspective is shown;
[0022] Figure 5 Shows Figure 3 A side view of the cash register device shown;
[0023] Figure 6 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a cash register device shown, wherein the bracket is in a folded state;
[0024] Figure 7 Shows Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the cash register device and the attached device being clamped and fixed;
[0025] Figure 8 Shows Figure 7 The cash register device and the attachment are shown in a schematic diagram from another perspective when they are clamped and fixed, wherein only a portion of the attachment is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] Here, the technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementation methods") of the present application will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.
[0027] If there are terms involving directional indications or positional relationships in the embodiments of the present application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings); if the specific posture changes, the directional indication or positional relationship will also change accordingly. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. involved in the embodiments of the present application are only used for the purpose of convenience of description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0028] The user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.) involved in this application are all information and data authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties, and the collection, use and processing of relevant data must comply with the relevant laws, regulations and standards of relevant countries and regions, and provide corresponding operation entrances for users to choose to authorize or refuse.
[0029] Ginseng Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 An embodiment of the present application provides a cash register device 100, including a body 1 and a bracket 2 connected to the body 1.
[0030] The body 1 includes a shell 11 and an NFC module 12. The shell 11 forms a receiving cavity (not shown). The NFC module 12 is located in the receiving cavity and is used to be close to an electronic device for electronic payment. Compared with scanning codes and scanning faces, the payment efficiency is improved and the consumer's shopping experience is enhanced.
[0031] In some embodiments, the NFC module 12 may also be used for identity verification.
[0032] The electronic device includes but is not limited to a mobile phone or a tablet.
[0033] In some embodiments, the body 1 includes a code scanning module 13, which can identify payment codes to provide more payment methods, be more user-friendly, and enhance consumers' usage experience; at the same time, the code scanning module 13 can also be used by merchants to scan barcodes of goods to enter goods.
[0034] In some embodiments, the code scanning module 13 is located in the receiving cavity.
[0035] The shell 11 includes a first shell 113 and a top cover 114 connected to the first shell 113, the NFC module 12 is located below the top cover 114, the first shell 113 includes a side wall 1131 and a top wall 1132 connected to the side wall 1131, the top wall 1132 is formed in a ring and surrounds the top cover 114, and the code scanning module 13 is located below the top wall 1132.
[0036] In some embodiments, the first shell 113 is cylindrical, the top cover 114 is circular, and the appearance of the cash register device 100 is smooth without edges and corners, which is not only beautiful but also scratch-resistant.
[0037] In some embodiments, the top wall 1132 includes a first end 1133 connected to the side wall 1131 and a second end 1134 arranged opposite to the first end 1133. The top wall 1132 is inclined downward along the direction from the first end 1133 to the second end 1134, so as to facilitate the scanning module 13 to quickly identify the payment code or barcode.
[0038] The NFC module 12 is located below the top cover 114 , and the top cover 114 is protruding to attract consumers' attention, thereby improving payment efficiency.
[0039] In some implementations, the NFC module 12 is fixed on the top cover 114 .
[0040] In some embodiments, the body 1 includes a speaker 14 , the speaker 14 is located in the receiving cavity, and the first shell 113 is provided with a sound outlet 1135 .
[0041] In some embodiments, the speaker 14 can broadcast advertising information or payment method guidance or the amount to be paid or payment completion, etc., which is more convenient to use and can attract consumers and improve payment efficiency.
[0042] In some embodiments, the sound holes 1135 are arranged in a plurality of groups along the circumferential direction of the first shell 113 , and each group includes a plurality of the sound holes 1135 to increase the sound effect.
[0043] In some embodiments, the body 1 includes control keys (not shown), including but not limited to a volume adjustment member, a power button, and the like.
[0044] In some embodiments, the sound outlet holes 1135 are provided in two groups, which are respectively located on two opposite sides of the first shell 113 .
[0045] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes an indicator light 16, which is in a ring shape and emits light surrounding the NFC module 12, and the housing 11 is provided with a light-transmitting portion 1141 for the light emitted by the indicator light 16 to pass through. The indicator light 16 can provide light guidance, attract the attention of consumers, and facilitate the promotion and application of the NFC function.
[0046] In some implementations, the indicator light 16 may be fixed on the top cover 114 .
[0047] In some embodiments, when the cash register device 100 is in different states, the indicator light 16 can provide different guidance through different lighting forms. For example, in the normal standby state, the indicator light 16 can flash to attract the consumer's attention; when guiding payment, the indicator light 16 can guide the consumer to make electronic payment by changing colors and using a marquee; when the payment is successful or failed, different colors can be displayed to inform the payment result in the form of light. This application does not limit the form of the light.
[0048] In some embodiments, the top cover 114 is provided with a guide text (not shown) to guide the payment method, for example, the guide text is an NFC logo, etc.
[0049] In some embodiments, the guide text is light-permeable, allowing the light emitted by the indicator light 16 to pass through. When the indicator light 16 guides payment, the guide text is lit.
[0050] The light-transmitting portion 1141 is disposed on the top cover 114 .
[0051] The body 1 includes a main board 17 , and the main board 17 is located in the receiving cavity. The indicator light 16 , the NFC module 12 , the speaker 14 and the code scanning module 13 are coupled to the main board 17 .
[0052] Combination Figure 8 In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 may be electrically connected to a POS terminal and powered by the POS terminal, or may have its own battery. The battery may be a rechargeable battery or a removable and replaceable battery.
[0053] In some embodiments, the body 1 is connected to a connecting line (not shown), the connecting line is electrically connected to the mainboard 17, and a first interface (not shown) is provided on the connecting line for pluggable connection with a second interface (not shown) of the POS terminal.
[0054] In some implementations, the first interface is a USB interface to facilitate plug-and-play of the cash register device 100 .
[0055] In some embodiments, the body 1 is provided with a second interface 10 for pluggable connection with a connecting line, and can charge or supply power to the cash register device 100 or provide signal transmission.
[0056] Ginseng Figures 4 to 5In some embodiments, the bracket 2 includes a first connecting portion 21, a second connecting portion 22 and a supporting portion 23, wherein the first connecting portion 21 is connected to the housing 11, one end of the second connecting portion 22 is rotatably connected to the first connecting portion 21, and the other end of the second connecting portion 22 is connected to the supporting portion 23. Figure 1 and Figures 3 to 5 The support portion 23 is used to support on the table. The bracket 2 can be supported on the table after being opened or folded to suit different application scenarios. Figures 7 and 8 When the housing 11 and the bracket 2 are clamped and fixed with the attachment, the cash register device 100 and the attachment 200 are clamped and fixed.
[0057] One bracket 2 can provide multiple placement modes, has a simple structure and is more user-friendly.
[0058] In some embodiments, the first connection portion 21 and the second connection portion 22 are in the shape of a plate, and the present application does not limit the shapes of the first connection portion 21 and the second connection portion 22 .
[0059] In some embodiments, the support portion 23 is circular, and the present application does not limit the shape of the support portion 23 .
[0060] The attachment may be the POS terminal, or any supporting member that can fix the cash register device 100 .
[0061] The second connection portion 22 is rotatably connected to the first connection portion 21 to be suitable for attachments 200 of different thicknesses, which is more user-friendly.
[0062] Ginseng Figures 4 to 6 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the first connection portion 21 is rotatably connected to the housing 11, the second connection portion 22 is rotatably connected to the support portion 23, the housing 11 is provided with a first receiving groove 116, and the bracket 2 is foldable. After the bracket 2 is folded, at least a portion of the bracket 2 is located in the first receiving groove 116. The bracket 2 can be opened or folded according to actual needs, which is more user-friendly; and after folding, the volume of the cash register device 100 can be reduced, which is convenient for storage and transportation.
[0063] In some embodiments, the first connection portion 21 is axially connected to the housing 11 ; the second connection portion 22 is axially connected to the first connection portion 21 ; and the second connection portion 22 is axially connected to the support portion 23 .
[0064] In some embodiments, the bracket 2 includes a third connection portion 24 , and the third connection portion 24 is respectively connected to the first connection portion 21 and the second connection portion 22 .
[0065] In some embodiments, the third connection portion 24 is rotatably connected to the first connection portion 21 , and the third connection portion 24 is rotatably connected to the second connection portion 22 .
[0066] In some embodiments, the third connection portion 24 is axially connected to the first connection portion 21 , and the third connection portion 24 is axially connected to the second connection portion 22 .
[0067] When the cash register device 100 and the attachment 200 are clamped and fixed, the body 1 and the support portion 23 are respectively located on opposite sides of the attachment 200 , and the first connection portion 21 and the second connection portion 22 are located above the attachment 200 .
[0068] In some embodiments, the bracket 2 is detachably connected to the shell 11, which can be used in more usage scenarios and is convenient for storage and transportation.
[0069] In some embodiments, the bracket 2 may include a plate-shaped fixing portion (not shown), which is detachably connected to the bottom of the shell 11. For example, it can be fixed by snapping, magnetism, sticking, or screw locking to achieve the detachability of the bracket 2.
[0070] In some embodiments, the housing 11 is provided with a second receiving groove 117. After the bracket 2 is folded, at least a portion of the first connecting portion 21 is located in the second receiving groove 117 to further reduce the volume of the cash register device 100 after folding, so as to facilitate storage and transportation.
[0071] In some embodiments, the support portion 23 is provided with a third receiving groove 231. After the bracket 2 is folded, at least part of the second connecting portion 22 is located in the third receiving groove 231 to further reduce the volume of the cash register device 100 after folding, so as to facilitate storage and transportation.
[0072] In some embodiments, after the bracket 2 is folded, the supporting portion 23, the second connecting portion 22 and the first connecting portion 21 are stacked in sequence.
[0073] In some implementations, the control key faces the merchant to facilitate the merchant's operation.
[0074] In some embodiments, the bracket 2 includes an abutment 25 disposed on the support portion 23. When the cash register device 100 and the attachment 200 are clamped and fixed, the abutment 25 contacts the attachment 200. The softness of the abutment 25 is greater than the softness of the support portion 23 to protect the attachment 200.
[0075] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a first damping member (not shown) to limit the rotational open position of the first connection part 21 relative to the shell 11; the cash register device 100 includes a second damping member (not shown) to limit the rotational open position of the second connection part 22 relative to the first connection part 21; the cash register device 100 includes a third damping member (not shown) to limit the rotational open position of the second connection part 22 relative to the support part 23.
[0076] In some embodiments, the first damping member, the second damping member, and the third damping member may be springs or damping rubbers.
[0077] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a suction cup 26 fixed to the support portion 23 to be fixed to the table by adsorption, so as to increase the stability of the cash register device 100 and prevent the cash register device 100 from being damaged due to falling.
[0078] Ginseng Figures 7 and 8 The embodiment of the present application further provides a cash register assembly 300, including the POS terminal and the cash register device 100, wherein the POS terminal is electrically connected to the cash register device 100.
[0079] It should be noted that the technical solutions or technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without causing conflicts. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included in the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A cash register device, characterized in that: It includes a body and a bracket, the body includes a shell and an NFC module, the shell forms a receiving cavity, the NFC module is located in the receiving cavity, so as to be close to the electronic device for electronic payment or identity verification, the bracket includes a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a supporting part, the first connecting part is connected to the shell, one end of the second connecting part is rotatably connected to the first connecting part, and the other end of the second connecting part is connected to the supporting part, the supporting part is used to support on a table, and when the body and the bracket are clamped and fixed to the attachment, the clamping and fixing of the cash register device and the attachment are achieved.
2. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connection portion is rotatably connected to the shell, the second connection portion is rotatably connected to the support portion, the shell is provided with a first receiving groove, the bracket is foldable, and after the bracket is folded, at least a portion of the bracket is located in the first receiving groove.
3. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a second receiving groove, and after the bracket is folded, at least a part of the first connecting portion is located in the second receiving groove.
4. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support portion is provided with a third receiving groove, and after the bracket is folded, at least a portion of the second connecting portion is located in the third receiving groove.
5. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The body includes a contact piece arranged on the support portion. When the cash register device is clamped and fixed with the attachment, the contact piece contacts the attachment. The softness of the contact piece is greater than the softness of the support portion.
6. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The body includes a first damping member to limit the rotational open position of the first connection part relative to the shell; the body includes a second damping member to limit the rotational open position of the second connection part relative to the first connection part; the body includes a third damping member to limit the rotational open position of the second connection part relative to the support part.
7. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The body includes a suction cup fixed to the support portion so as to be adsorbed and fixed to the table top.
8. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cash register device comprises an indicator light, which is in a ring shape and emits light surrounding the NFC module, and the housing is provided with a light-transmitting portion for the light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.
9. The cash register device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The cash register device includes a code scanning module.
10. The cash register device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The shell includes a first shell and a top cover connected to the first shell, the NFC module is located below the top cover, the first shell includes a side wall and a top wall connected to the side wall, the top wall is in a ring shape and surrounds the top cover, and the code scanning module is located below the top wall.
11. The cash register device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The first shell is cylindrical, and the top cover is circular.
12. The cash register device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The top wall includes a first end connected to the side wall and a second end arranged opposite to the first end, and the top wall is arranged to be inclined downward in a direction from the first end to the second end.
13. A cash register assembly, characterized in that: It comprises a POS terminal and a cash register device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the POS terminal is electrically connected to the cash register device.