Paper bin structure of POS machine

By designing the paper compartment flip mechanism in the paper compartment structure of the POS machine and using the slide chute and slider mechanism to support the paper compartment cover, the problem of rebound when replacing thermal paper is solved and the replacement efficiency is improved.

CN222514753UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-21SHANDONG TUOXUN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420855137.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-24
Publication Date
2025-02-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When replacing thermal paper, existing POS machines rebound due to the gravity of the paper compartment cover, which affects the efficiency of paper replacement.

Method used

A paper compartment flip mechanism is designed, including a paper compartment cover, a first slider, a first slider, a second slider, a second slider and a support rod. When the staff opens the paper compartment cover, the support rod slides with the inclination of the paper compartment cover. Multiple support rods support the paper compartment cover when the slider slides to the top side to avoid rebound.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the rebound phenomenon of the paper compartment cover when replacing paper, and improves the efficiency and convenience of paper replacement.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a paper warehouse structure of a POS machine, which relates to the technical field of POS machines and comprises a POS machine main body, a paddle-tumbler arranged on the top surface of the POS machine main body, a display screen and a keyboard fixed on the top surface of the POS machine main body, a paper placing groove arranged on the top surface of the POS machine main body, a rotating wheel fixed inside the paper placing groove, thermo-sensitive paper sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating wheel, and a paper warehouse turnover mechanism arranged on the top surface of the paper placing groove. The paper bin turnover mechanism comprises a paper bin cover, a plurality of first sliding grooves are formed in the side face of the paper bin cover, first sliding blocks are slidably connected into the first sliding grooves, a plurality of second sliding grooves are formed in the top face of the POS machine body, second sliding blocks are slidably connected into the second sliding grooves, and supporting rods are fixed between the second sliding blocks and the first sliding blocks. The two ends of the supporting rods can move forwards in the sliding grooves along with sliding of the sliding blocks, finally, when the multiple sliding blocks slide to the top side, the multiple supporting rods can support the paper bin cover at the moment, and therefore the situation that the paper bin cover rebounds can be avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of POS machines, in particular to a paper bin structure of a POS machine. Background Art

[0002] The POS machine reads the cardholder's magnetic stripe information on the bank card through a card reader. The POS operator enters the transaction amount, and the cardholder enters personal identification information (i.e. password). The POS sends this information to the issuing bank system through the UnionPay Center to complete the online transaction, give information on success or failure, and print the corresponding receipt. The application of POS realizes online consumption of bank cards such as credit cards and debit cards, ensuring the safety, speed and accuracy of transactions.

[0003] In the prior art, POS machines provide data services and management functions for commodity and media transactions, and perform non-cash settlement. When the user slides the card toward the card swiping slot, some basic information will be displayed on the display screen. Finally, the user completes his or her needs by pressing number keys. The subsequent data service results will be displayed through the paper in the thermal paper slot. When the paper in the thermal paper slot is used up, the staff will replace it. At this time, the staff needs to open the cover, but when opening the cover, it will easily rebound due to its own gravity, which will have a great impact on the replacement of paper. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve the shortcomings in the prior art and proposes a paper bin structure for a POS machine.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a paper bin structure of a POS machine, comprising a POS machine body, a slicing groove is formed on the top surface of the POS machine body, a display screen and a keyboard are fixed on the top surface of the POS machine body, a paper placement slot is formed on the top surface of the POS machine body, a rotating wheel is fixed inside the paper placement slot, a thermal paper is sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating wheel, a paper bin flipping mechanism is provided on the top surface of the paper placement slot, and the paper bin flipping mechanism comprises a paper bin cover, a plurality of first slide grooves are formed on the side surface of the paper bin cover, a first slider is slidably connected inside the first slide groove, a plurality of second slide grooves are formed on the top surface of the POS machine body, a second slider is slidably connected inside the second slide groove, a support rod is fixed between the second slider and the first slider, in the prior art, the POS machine realizes the provision of data services and management functions for commodity and media transactions, and performs non-cash settlement, when the user slides the card toward the card swiping slot, some Basic information, and finally the user completes his needs by pressing the number keys, and the subsequent data service results will be displayed through the paper in the thermal paper slot. When the paper in the thermal paper slot is used up, the staff will replace it. At this time, the staff needs to open the cover, but because the cover will easily rebound due to its own gravity when opened, which has a great impact on the replacement of paper. To address this type of problem, this practical information adopts a paper bin flipping mechanism on the top surface of the paper bin, so that after the staff opens the paper bin cover, the support rod will slide with the inclination of the paper bin cover, that is, the bottom end of the support rod will move forward in the second slide groove with the sliding of the second slider, and the top end of the support rod will move forward in the first slide groove with the sliding of the first slider. Finally, when multiple sliders slide to the top side, multiple support rods will support the paper bin cover, thereby avoiding the rebound of the paper bin cover.

[0006] Preferably, a limit plate is fixed on the outer side of the paper bin cover, and a plurality of relative card blocks are fixed on the limit plate. A plurality of card slots corresponding to the card blocks are opened on the top surface of the POS machine body. In the prior art, when the paper in the thermal paper slot is used up, the staff needs to replace it. After the replacement, the staff needs to close the paper bin cover tightly. However, when the paper bin cover is used for too long, it will be worn out, thereby affecting the closing effect of the paper bin cover. To solve this problem, the utility model adopts a limit plate with a plurality of relative card blocks fixed on it, so that after the staff replaces the paper, they will flip and close the paper bin cover. At this time, the plurality of card blocks on the limit plate will be snap-connected with the card slots on the top surface of the POS machine body, thereby enhancing the closing effect of the POS machine body and the paper bin cover.

[0007] Preferably, a plurality of heat dissipation slots are provided on the side of the POS machine body, and heat dissipation plates are fixed inside the plurality of heat dissipation slots, and the spacing between adjacent heat dissipation plates is consistent. In the prior art, a large amount of heat is generated under high-intensity use of the POS machine, resulting in an increase in the body temperature. Especially in a busy merchant environment, the POS machine needs to continuously run and process a large amount of transaction data, causing the machine to be in a high-load state for a long time, thereby causing overheating, which will affect the service life of the POS machine body. To address such problems, the utility model adopts a plurality of heat dissipation slots on the side of the POS machine body, and heat dissipation plates are fixed on the heat dissipation slots, and the heat conductive material inside the heat dissipation plate is used to absorb the heat, and then the heat is dissipated through radiation, conduction or convection, thereby reducing the heat inside the POS machine body and extending the service life.

[0008] Preferably, a paper sliding groove is provided inside the limiting plate, a paper saw strip is fixed inside the paper sliding groove, and the paper saw strip is fixedly connected to the limiting plate, so that the user can conveniently tear the paper with the paper saw strip after sliding the paper out.

[0009] Preferably, a sticking plate is fixed between the two ends of the paper placing slot and the side surface of the rotating wheel, thereby achieving the effect of protecting the two ends of the paper placing slot.

[0010] Preferably, a protective frame is fixed to the outer side of the display screen, and the size of the protective frame is larger than the size of the display screen, thereby avoiding wear and tear around the display screen.

[0011] Preferably, the POS machine body and the paper bin cover are both made of plastic components, which increases the service life of the POS machine and also reduces production costs.

[0012] Beneficial Effects

[0013] 1. In the prior art, POS machines provide data services and management functions for commodity and media transactions, and perform non-cash settlement. When the user slides the card toward the card slot, some basic information will be displayed on the display screen. Finally, the user completes his needs by pressing the number keys. The subsequent data service results will be displayed through the paper in the thermal paper slot. When the paper in the thermal paper slot is used up, the staff will replace it. At this time, the staff needs to open the cover, but when opening it, the cover will be easily rebounded due to its own gravity. The situation of paper replacement is greatly affected. To solve this problem, the present invention adopts a paper bin flipping mechanism provided on the top surface of the paper trough, so that after the staff opens the paper bin cover, the support rod will slide with the inclination of the paper bin cover, that is, the bottom end of the support rod will move forward in the second slide groove with the sliding of the second slider, and the top end of the support rod will move forward in the first slide groove with the sliding of the first slider. Finally, when multiple sliders slide to the top side, multiple support rods will support the paper bin cover, thereby avoiding the rebound of the paper bin cover.

[0014] 2. In the prior art, when the paper in the thermal paper slot is used up, the staff needs to replace it. After the replacement, the staff needs to close the paper bin cover. However, when the paper bin cover is used for too long, it will be worn out, which will affect the closing effect of the paper bin cover. To solve this problem, the utility model adopts a plurality of relative card blocks fixed on the limit plate, so that after the staff replaces the paper, they will flip and close the paper bin cover. At this time, the plurality of card blocks on the limit plate will be snap-connected with the card slot on the top surface of the POS machine body, thereby enhancing the closing effect of the POS machine body and the paper bin cover.

[0015] 3. In the prior art, a POS machine will generate a large amount of heat under high-intensity use, causing the body temperature to rise. Especially in a busy merchant environment, the POS machine needs to continuously run and process a large amount of transaction data, which makes the machine in a high-load state for a long time, thereby causing overheating, which will affect the service life of the POS machine body. To address this problem, the utility model adopts a plurality of heat dissipation slots on the side of the POS machine body, and a heat dissipation plate is fixed on the heat dissipation slot, and the heat conductive material inside the heat dissipation plate is used to absorb the heat, and then the heat is dissipated by radiation, conduction or convection, thereby reducing the heat inside the POS machine body and extending the service life. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the paper bin turning mechanism of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the oblique side three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the limiting plate of the utility model.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. POS machine body; 2. Sliding groove; 3. Display screen; 4. Keyboard; 5. Paper slot; 6. Rotating wheel; 7. Thermal paper; 8. Paper bin cover; 9. First slide groove; 10. First slider; 11. Second slide groove; 12. Second slider; 13. Support rod; 14. Limit plate; 15. Block; 16. Slot; 17. Heat sink; 18. Paper slot; 19. Saw strip; 20. Paste board; 21. Protective frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and drawings, but the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, not all. Based on the embodiments in the implementation mode, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0023] The specific embodiments of the present utility model are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Specific embodiment:

[0025] Reference Figure 1-4A paper bin structure of a POS machine comprises a POS machine body 1, a slot 2 is formed on the top surface of the POS machine body 1, a display screen 3 and a keyboard 4 are fixed on the top surface of the POS machine body 1, a paper placing slot 5 is formed on the top surface of the POS machine body 1, a rotating wheel 6 is fixed inside the paper placing slot 5, a thermal paper 7 is sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating wheel 6, a paper bin flipping mechanism is provided on the top surface of the paper placing slot 5, and the paper bin flipping mechanism comprises a paper bin cover 8, a plurality of first slide grooves 9 are formed on the side of the paper bin cover 8, a first slider 10 is slidably connected inside the first slide groove 9, a plurality of second slide grooves 11 are formed on the top surface of the POS machine body 1, and a plurality of second slide grooves 12 are formed on the top surface of the POS machine body 1. A second slider 12 is slidably connected inside the second slide slot 11, and a support rod 13 is fixed between the second slider 12 and the first slider 10. A plurality of heat dissipation slots are opened on the side of the POS machine body 1, and heat dissipation plates 17 are fixed inside the plurality of heat dissipation slots. The spacing between adjacent heat dissipation plates 17 is consistent. A pasting plate 20 is fixed between the two ends of the paper slot 5 and the side of the rotating wheel 6. A protective frame 21 is fixed on the outer side of the display screen 3. The size of the protective frame 21 is larger than the size of the display screen 3. The POS machine body 1 and the paper bin cover 8 are both made of plastic material. In the prior art, the POS machine realizes the data service and management functions for commodity and media transactions, and performs non-cash settlement. When the user slides the card toward the card swiping slot, some basic information will be displayed on the display screen. Finally, the user completes his needs by pressing the number keys. The subsequent data service results will be displayed through the paper in the thermal paper slot. When the paper in the thermal paper slot is used up, the staff will replace it. At this time, the staff needs to open the cover, but because the cover is easily rebounded due to its own gravity when it is opened, it has a greater impact on the replacement of paper. To solve this problem, the present invention adopts a paper bin flipping mechanism provided on the top surface of the paper trough 5, so that after the staff opens the paper bin cover 8, the support rod 13 will slide as the paper bin cover 8 is tilted, that is, the bottom end of the support rod 13 will move forward in the second slide groove 11 as the second slider 12 slides, and the top end of the support rod 13 will move forward in the first slide groove 9 as the first slider 10 slides. Finally, when multiple sliders slide to the top side, multiple support rods 13 will support the paper bin cover 8, thereby avoiding the rebound of the paper bin cover 8.

[0026] A limit plate 14 is fixed on the outer side of the paper bin cover 8, and a plurality of relative card blocks 15 are fixed on the limit plate 14. A plurality of card slots 16 corresponding to the card blocks 15 are opened on the top surface of the POS machine body 1. A paper sliding groove 18 is opened inside the limit plate 14, and a saw paper strip 19 is fixed inside the paper sliding groove 18. The saw paper strip 19 is fixedly connected to the limit plate 14.

[0027] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: by adopting a paper bin flipping mechanism provided on the top surface of the paper placing slot 5, after the staff opens the paper bin cover 8, the support rod 13 will slide as the paper bin cover 8 is tilted, that is, the bottom end of the support rod 13 will move forward in the second slide groove 11 as the second slider 12 slides, and the top end of the support rod 13 will move forward in the first slide groove 9 as the first slider 10 slides. Finally, when both sliders slide to the top side, multiple support rods 13 will support the paper bin cover 8, thereby avoiding the rebound of the paper bin cover 8.

[0028] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0029] The above shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only preferred examples of the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection of the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A paper bin structure of a POS machine, comprising a POS machine body (1), a slot (2) being provided on the top surface of the POS machine body (1), a display screen (3) and a keyboard (4) being fixed on the top surface of the POS machine body (1), a paper placement slot (5) being provided on the top surface of the POS machine body (1), a rotating wheel (6) being fixed inside the paper placement slot (5), and a thermal paper (7) being sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating wheel (6), characterized in that: The top surface of the paper placing slot (5) is provided with a paper bin flipping mechanism, and the paper bin flipping mechanism comprises a paper bin cover (8), a side surface of the paper bin cover (8) is provided with a plurality of first sliding grooves (9), a first sliding block (10) is slidably connected inside the first sliding groove (9), a top surface of the POS machine body (1) is provided with a plurality of second sliding grooves (11), a second sliding block (12) is slidably connected inside the second sliding groove (11), and a support rod (13) is fixed between the second sliding block (12) and the first sliding block (10).

2. The paper bin structure of a POS machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limit plate (14) is fixed on the outer side of the paper bin cover (8), a plurality of relative card blocks (15) are fixed on the limit plate (14), and a plurality of card slots (16) corresponding to the card blocks (15) are formed on the top surface of the POS machine body (1).

3. The paper bin structure of a POS machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the POS machine body (1) is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation slots, and heat dissipation plates (17) are fixed inside the plurality of heat dissipation slots, and the spacing between adjacent heat dissipation plates (17) is consistent.

4. The paper bin structure of a POS machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A paper sliding groove (18) is provided inside the limiting plate (14), a paper saw strip (19) is fixed inside the paper sliding groove (18), and the paper saw strip (19) is fixedly connected to the limiting plate (14).

5. The paper bin structure of a POS machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pasting plate (20) is fixed between the two ends of the paper placing slot (5) and the side surface of the rotating wheel (6).

6. The paper bin structure of a POS machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective frame (21) is fixed to the outer side of the display screen (3), and the size of the protective frame (21) is larger than the size of the display screen (3).

7. The paper bin structure of a POS machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The POS machine body (1) and the paper bin cover (8) are both made of plastic.