Self-service cash register with movable code scanning device
By designing a movable code scanning device on the self-service cash register, the magnetic suction piece is used to realize the detachable connection of the code scanning device, which solves the problem of consumers needing to carry large items to scan codes, and improves the shopping experience and code scanning efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420765367.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-12
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-12
AI Technical Summary
When existing self-service cash registers deal with heavier or larger items, consumers need to transport them to the scanner window to scan the code, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive and affects the shopping experience.
A movable code scanning device is designed, which is connected to the cash register device through a magnetic suction piece, allowing the code scanning device and the cash register device to be detachably separated. Consumers can take off the scan device to align the items and scan the code. After completion, the cash recycling device is absorbed, which simplifies the scanning process of large items.
It greatly improves consumers' shopping experience, reduces the demand for handling larger items, and improves the convenience and efficiency of scanning codes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cash register equipment, and in particular to a self-service cash register with a movable code scanning device. Background Art
[0002] With the rapid development of the Internet and mobile technology, the retail industry has experienced a wave of digital transformation. At present, cash register equipment is becoming more and more common in major shopping malls, supermarkets and other commercial sales services, avoiding the phenomenon of consumers waiting in line for a long time during the checkout process.
[0003] However, when the items purchased by consumers are heavy or large in size, consumers need to move the heavy or large items from the shopping cart to the barcode scanner window of the self-service checkout machine for scanning. This process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in a poor shopping experience for consumers. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a self-service cash register with a movable code scanning device to solve the problem in the prior art that consumers need to carry heavier or larger items from the shopping cart to the code scanning window of the self-service cash register for scanning, which is a time-consuming and labor-intensive process and results in a poor shopping experience for consumers.
[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a self-service cash register, including a cash register device and a code scanning device, the cash register device includes a first shell and a main control board, the first shell has a first accommodating cavity, at least part of the main control board is located in the first accommodating cavity; the code scanning device includes a second shell and a code scanning unit, the second shell has a second accommodating cavity, at least part of the code scanning unit is located in the second accommodating cavity, and the code scanning unit is electrically connected to the main control board; wherein, the surface of the first shell has a first magnetic attraction component, and the surface of the second shell has a second magnetic attraction component, and the code scanning device is detachably connected to the cash register device through the magnetic attraction of the second magnetic attraction component and the first magnetic attraction component.
[0006] Furthermore, the first magnetic attraction component is located on a side wall surface of the first shell; and / or the second magnetic attraction component is located on a side wall surface of the second shell.
[0007] Furthermore, a first positioning structure is arranged on the surface of the first shell having the first magnetic attraction member, and a second positioning structure is arranged on the surface of the second shell having the second magnetic attraction member, and the first positioning structure is matched with the second positioning structure in a concave-convex manner.
[0008] Furthermore, the first magnetic component is protrudingly arranged on the surface of the first shell, and the second shell has a first limiting groove at a position opposite to the first magnetic component, and the groove opening of the first limiting groove is arranged toward the first magnetic component, and at least the bottom surface of the groove of the first limiting groove has a second magnetic component, so that the first magnetic component extends into the first limiting groove and magnetically cooperates with the second magnetic component.
[0009] Furthermore, the second magnetic component is protrudingly arranged on the surface of the second shell, and a second limiting groove is provided at a position where the first shell and the second magnetic component are opposite, and the groove opening of the second limiting groove is arranged toward the second magnetic component, and at least the bottom surface of the second limiting groove has the first magnetic component, so that the second magnetic component extends into the second limiting groove and magnetically cooperates with the first magnetic component.
[0010] Furthermore, the first shell includes a first sub-shell segment and a second sub-shell segment, the first sub-shell segment is connected to the second sub-shell segment and forms a first accommodating cavity, the first sub-shell segment is located above the second sub-shell segment, the main control board is located in the first accommodating cavity at the second sub-shell segment, and the first magnetic attraction component is arranged on the side wall surface of the second sub-shell segment.
[0011] Furthermore, the cash register device also includes a display screen and a printer, the display screen is located on the first surface of the first sub-shell segment, and the display screen is electrically connected to the main control board; the printer is located in the first accommodating cavity of the second sub-shell segment, and the ticket output end of the printer is arranged opposite to the ticket output port opened on the first surface of the second sub-shell segment; wherein the first surface of the first sub-shell segment is in the same orientation as the first surface of the second sub-shell segment, the first magnetic attraction component is arranged on the second surface of the second sub-shell segment, and the second surface of the second sub-shell segment is connected to the first surface of the second sub-shell segment and is arranged at an angle.
[0012] Furthermore, the second shell has a code scanning window, and the code scanning end of the code scanning unit is arranged toward the code scanning window so that the code scanning operation can be performed through the code scanning window.
[0013] Furthermore, the orientation of the code scanning window is consistent with the orientation of the display screen.
[0014] Furthermore, the code scanning device also includes an operating handle, which is arranged on a surface of the second shell on a side away from the second magnetic attraction component.
[0015] By applying the technical solution of the utility model, the cashier device and the code scanning device of the self-service cashier machine are arranged in a separate structural form. At the same time, the code scanning device cooperates with the magnetic attraction of the first magnetic attraction part through the second magnetic attraction part, so that the code scanning device and the cashier device are detachably connected. In this way, when consumers scan the code to check out normal small items, they only need to align the barcode on the item with the scanning unit of the code scanning device to scan the code. In addition, when consumers scan larger items, they do not need to move the larger items out of the shopping cart. They only need to remove the code scanning device from the cashier device and align it with the barcode on the larger item to scan the code. After scanning, the code scanning device is adsorbed on the cashier device to facilitate subsequent consumers to scan the code to check out, which greatly improves the shopping experience of consumers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] The drawings constituting part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the drawings:
[0017] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a barcode scanning device of a self-service cash register according to an optional embodiment of the utility model is shown from a side perspective;
[0018] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A structural diagram of the main viewing angle of the self-service cash register in FIG.
[0019] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the self-service cash register from the back perspective;
[0020] Figure 4 Shows Figure 2 A structural diagram of a self-service cash register in which a code scanning device and a cash register device are in a separated state;
[0021] Figure 5 Shows Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a self-service cash register from a back perspective when the code scanning device and the cash register device are in a separated state.
[0022] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:
[0023] 10. Cash register device; 11. First housing; 111. First sub-shell segment; 112. Second sub-shell segment; 12. First magnetic attraction member; 13. Display screen; 14. Ticket outlet;
[0024] 20. Code scanning device; 21. Second shell; 211. Code scanning window; 22. Second magnetic attraction member; 23. Operating handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is actually only illustrative and is by no means a limitation on the utility model and its application or use. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0026] In order to solve the problem in the prior art that consumers need to carry heavier or larger items from the shopping cart to the barcode scanner window of the self-service cash register for scanning, and this process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in a poor shopping experience for consumers, the utility model provides a self-service cash register with a movable barcode scanning device.
[0027] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the self-service cash register includes a cash register device 10 and a code scanning device 20. The cash register device 10 includes a first shell 11 and a main control board. The first shell 11 has a first accommodating cavity, and at least part of the main control board is located in the first accommodating cavity; the code scanning device 20 includes a second shell 21 and a code scanning unit. The second shell 21 has a second accommodating cavity, and at least part of the code scanning unit is located in the second accommodating cavity, and the code scanning unit is electrically connected to the main control board; wherein, the surface of the first shell 11 has a first magnetic attraction component 12, and the surface of the second shell 21 has a second magnetic attraction component 22. The code scanning device 20 is detachably connected to the cash register device 10 through the magnetic attraction of the second magnetic attraction component 22 and the first magnetic attraction component 12.
[0028] By arranging the cash register device 10 and the code scanning device 20 of the self-service cash register into a separate structural form, and at the same time, the code scanning device 20 cooperates with the magnetic attraction of the first magnetic attraction component 12 through the second magnetic attraction component 22, so that the code scanning device 20 is detachably connected to the cash register device 10. In this way, when consumers scan and check out normal small items, they only need to align the barcode on the item with the scanning unit of the code scanning device 20 to scan the code. In addition, when consumers scan larger items, they do not need to move the larger items out of the shopping cart. They only need to remove the code scanning device 20 from the cash register device 10 and align it with the barcode on the larger item to scan the code. After scanning, the code scanning device 20 is adsorbed on the cash register device 10 to facilitate subsequent consumers to scan and check out, which greatly improves the consumer's shopping experience.
[0029] Preferably, the first magnetic attraction member 12 is located on a side wall surface of the first shell 11 .
[0030] Preferably, the second magnetic member 22 is located on a side wall of the second shell 21 .
[0031] It should be noted that, in an embodiment of the present application not shown in the figure, the first shell 11 has a first positioning structure disposed on the surface of the first magnetic member 12, and the second shell 21 has a second positioning structure disposed on the surface of the second magnetic member 22, and the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure are matched in a concave-convex manner. In this way, after the previous consumer removes the code scanning device 20 from the cash register 10 and completes the scanning operation of large or heavy items, the code scanning device 20 needs to be adsorbed on the cash register 10. Through the concave-convex cooperation between the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure, it is ensured that the adsorption position of the code scanning device 20 on the cash register 10 can be as fixed as possible, ensuring the feasibility of scanning when the next consumer scans small items, and the convenience of scanning.
[0032] Of course, the first magnetic member 12 is protrudingly arranged on the surface of the first shell 11, and the second shell 21 has a first limiting groove at a position opposite to the first magnetic member 12, and the notch of the first limiting groove is arranged toward the first magnetic member 12, and at least the bottom surface of the first limiting groove has a second magnetic member 22, so that the first magnetic member 12 extends into the first limiting groove and magnetically cooperates with the second magnetic member 22. In this way, after the previous consumer removes the code scanning device 20 from the cash register 10 and completes the code scanning operation of large items or heavy items, the code scanning device 20 needs to be adsorbed on the cash register 10, and the first magnetic member 12 extends into the first limiting groove and magnetically cooperates with the second magnetic member 22 to ensure that the adsorption position of the code scanning device 20 on the cash register 10 can be as fixed as possible, ensuring the feasibility of scanning when the next consumer scans small items, and the convenience of scanning.
[0033] Optionally, the second magnetic member 22 is protrudingly arranged on the surface of the second shell 21, and a second limiting groove is provided at a position where the first shell 11 and the second magnetic member 22 are opposite, and the notch of the second limiting groove is arranged toward the second magnetic member 22, and at least the bottom surface of the second limiting groove has a first magnetic member 12, so that the second magnetic member 22 extends into the second limiting groove and magnetically cooperates with the first magnetic member 12. In this way, after the previous consumer removes the code scanning device 20 from the cash register 10 and completes the code scanning operation of large items or heavy items, the code scanning device 20 needs to be adsorbed on the cash register 10, and the second magnetic member 22 extends into the second limiting groove and magnetically cooperates with the first magnetic member 12 to ensure that the adsorption position of the code scanning device 20 on the cash register 10 can be as fixed as possible, ensuring the feasibility of scanning when the next consumer scans small items, and the convenience of scanning.
[0034] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, the first housing 11 includes a first sub-shell segment 111 and a second sub-shell segment 112, the first sub-shell segment 111 and the second sub-shell segment 112 are connected to form a first accommodating cavity, the first sub-shell segment 111 is located above the second sub-shell segment 112, the main control board is located in the first accommodating cavity at the second sub-shell segment 112, and the first magnetic attraction member 12 is arranged on the side wall surface of the second sub-shell segment 112. In this way, it is convenient for consumers to directly place the items to be scanned on the shopping table and align them with the scanning unit of the scanning device 20.
[0035] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the cash register device 10 also includes a display screen 13 and a printer. The display screen 13 is located at the first surface of the first sub-shell segment 111, and the display screen 13 is electrically connected to the main control board; the printer is located in the first accommodating cavity at the second sub-shell segment 112, and the ticket output end of the printer is arranged opposite to the ticket output port 14 opened on the first surface of the second sub-shell segment 112; wherein, the first surface of the first sub-shell segment 111 is in the same direction as the first surface of the second sub-shell segment 112, the first magnetic attraction member 12 is arranged at the second surface of the second sub-shell segment 112, and the second surface of the second sub-shell segment 112 is connected to the first surface of the second sub-shell segment 112 and arranged at an angle. In this way, it is ensured that the display screen 13 and the ticket output port 14 of the printer can both face the consumer, so that the consumer can view the scanned items or checkout selection method through the display screen 13, and take away the small receipt after checkout through the ticket output port 14.
[0036] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, the second housing 21 has a code scanning window 211, and the code scanning end of the code scanning unit is arranged toward the code scanning window 211, so as to perform code scanning operation through the code scanning window 211. In this way, the code scanning accuracy of the code scanning unit is ensured.
[0037] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, the direction of the code scanning window 211 is consistent with the direction of the display screen 13. In this way, when consumers scan the code of an item, they can view the scanned code information on the display screen 13 in real time.
[0038] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the code scanning device 20 further includes an operating handle 23, which is disposed on the surface of the second housing 21 on the side away from the second magnetic member 22. In this way, the consumer can remove the code scanning device 20 from the cash register device 10 by operating the handle 23, ensuring the convenience of use for the consumer.
[0039] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.
[0040] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions and numerical values of the parts and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the utility model. At the same time, it should be understood that, for ease of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings are not drawn according to the actual proportional relationship. The technology, methods and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant field may not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, the technology, methods and equipment should be regarded as a part of the authorization specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific value should be interpreted as merely exemplary, rather than as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once a certain item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.
[0041] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature and other devices or features as shown in the figure. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.
[0042] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.
[0043] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the numbers used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein.
[0044] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and is not intended to limit the utility model. For those skilled in the art, the utility model can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. A self-service cash register with a movable code scanning device, characterized in that: include: A cash register device (10), the cash register device (10) comprising a first housing (11) and a main control board, the first housing (11) having a first accommodating cavity, at least part of the main control board being located in the first accommodating cavity; A code scanning device (20), the code scanning device (20) comprising a second shell (21) and a code scanning unit, the second shell (21) having a second accommodating cavity, at least a portion of the code scanning unit being located in the second accommodating cavity, and the code scanning unit being electrically connected to the main control board; The surface of the first shell (11) has a first magnetic attraction component (12), the surface of the second shell (21) has a second magnetic attraction component (22), and the code scanning device (20) is detachably connected to the cash register device (10) through the magnetic attraction of the second magnetic attraction component (22) and the first magnetic attraction component (12).
2. The self-service cash register according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first magnetic attraction member (12) is located on a side wall surface of the first shell (11); and / or, The second magnetic attraction member (22) is located on the side wall surface of the second shell (21).
3. The self-service cash register according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shell (11) has a first positioning structure arranged on the surface of the first magnetic attraction member (12), and the second shell (21) has a second positioning structure arranged on the surface of the second magnetic attraction member (22), and the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure are matched in a concave-convex manner.
4. The self-service cash register according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first magnetic component (12) is protrudingly arranged on the surface of the first shell (11), and the second shell (21) has a first limiting groove at a position opposite to the first magnetic component (12), and the groove opening of the first limiting groove is arranged toward the first magnetic component (12), and at least the bottom surface of the groove of the first limiting groove has the second magnetic component (22), so that the first magnetic component (12) extends into the first limiting groove and is magnetically matched with the second magnetic component (22).
5. The self-service cash register according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second magnetic attraction member (22) is protrudingly arranged on the surface of the second shell (21), and a second limiting groove is provided at a position where the first shell (11) and the second magnetic attraction member (22) are opposite, and the groove opening of the second limiting groove is arranged toward the second magnetic attraction member (22), and at least the bottom surface of the groove of the second limiting groove has the first magnetic attraction member (12), so that the second magnetic attraction member (22) extends into the second limiting groove and is magnetically matched with the first magnetic attraction member (12).
6. The self-service cash register according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first housing (11) comprises: A first sub-shell segment (111) and a second sub-shell segment (112), wherein the first sub-shell segment (111) is connected to the second sub-shell segment (112) and encloses the first accommodating cavity, the first sub-shell segment (111) is located above the second sub-shell segment (112), the main control board is located in the first accommodating cavity at the second sub-shell segment (112), and the first magnetic attraction component (12) is arranged on the side wall surface of the second sub-shell segment (112).
7. The self-service cash register according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cash register device (10) further comprises: A display screen (13), the display screen (13) being located on the first surface of the first sub-shell segment (111), and the display screen (13) being electrically connected to the main control board; a printer, the printer being located in the first accommodating cavity at the second sub-shell segment (112), and the ticket output end of the printer being arranged opposite to the ticket output port (14) provided on the first surface of the second sub-shell segment (112); The first surface of the first sub-shell segment (111) is oriented in the same direction as the first surface of the second sub-shell segment (112); the first magnetic attraction component (12) is arranged on the second surface of the second sub-shell segment (112); and the second surface of the second sub-shell segment (112) is connected to the first surface of the second sub-shell segment (112) and is arranged at an angle.
8. The self-service cash register according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second housing (21) has a code scanning window (211), and the code scanning end of the code scanning unit is arranged toward the code scanning window (211) so as to perform a code scanning operation through the code scanning window (211).
9. The self-service cash register according to claim 8, characterized in that: The orientation of the code scanning window (211) is consistent with the orientation of the display screen (13).
10. The self-service cash register according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The code scanning device (20) further comprises: An operating handle (23), wherein the operating handle (23) is arranged on a surface of the second shell (21) on a side facing away from the second magnetic attraction member (22).