Cloud Printer

Abstract

The present specification provides a cloud printer, including a shell, a perspective panel arranged on the shell, and a scanning device located below the perspective panel. The shell is provided with a storage cavity and a paper outlet hole connected to the storage cavity. The storage cavity is used to place printing paper for printing order vouchers. The paper outlet hole can be used for the printed order voucher to pass through, and the scanning device is used to identify the identification information on the order voucher to report the meal delivery status. The cloud printer includes a cover plate rotatably arranged on the shell to open or close the storage cavity. The cloud printer can not only print order vouchers, but also report the meal delivery status, which realizes the diversification of the functions of the cloud printer, liberates merchants, and reduces the time cost of merchants.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Takeout has gradually become an indispensable part of people's lives. For merchants, in order to attract more takeout customers, they generally negotiate orders with multiple takeout platforms. At present, merchants generally accept orders from multiple takeout platforms separately, and the takeout platforms will not remind or inform merchants that they have issued orders. Therefore, merchants need to query and follow up on the order status of each takeout platform system in real time, which is obviously not very convenient and easy to miss orders. This manual provides a multi-functional cloud printer to reduce the time cost of merchants. Utility Model Content

[0003] This manual provides a multifunctional cloud printer.

[0004] An embodiment of the present specification provides a cloud printer, comprising a shell, a perspective panel arranged on the shell, and a scanning device located below the perspective panel, the shell is provided with a storage cavity and a paper outlet hole connected to the storage cavity, the storage cavity is used for placing printing paper for printing order vouchers, the paper outlet hole is for the printed order vouchers to pass through, and the scanning device is used for identifying identification information on the order voucher; the cloud printer comprises a cover plate rotatably arranged on the shell to open or close the storage cavity.

[0005] Furthermore, the cloud printer also includes an unlocking switch, and the unlocking switch includes a pressing portion. By pressing the pressing portion, the cover plate can be popped open to open the storage cavity.

[0006] Furthermore, the cloud printer includes a fill light and a trigger device, the fill light is located below the perspective panel, and when the printer prints an order voucher, the trigger device triggers the fill light.

[0007] Furthermore, the cloud printer includes a plurality of touch buttons, and the paper outlet hole is located between the cover plate and the touch buttons.

[0008] Furthermore, the cloud printer also includes a speaker, the shell includes a bottom wall, the bottom wall includes a plurality of sound holes, and the cloud printer also includes a plurality of supporting feet arranged on the bottom wall.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom wall is provided with a plurality of wire outlet grooves, and the plurality of wire outlet grooves are arranged in different directions.

[0010] Furthermore, the paper outlet hole, the touch button and the perspective panel are located on the same side of the housing.

[0011] Furthermore, the shell includes a top wall and a bottom wall that are arranged opposite to each other. When the cloud printer is in use, the top wall is arranged upward and the bottom wall is arranged downward. The paper outlet hole, the touch button and the perspective panel are arranged on the top wall.

[0012] Furthermore, the shell includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls located above the bottom wall, and the paper outlet hole and the perspective panel are arranged on one of the side walls.

[0013] Furthermore, the cover plate is rotatably disposed on the top wall, and the paper outlet hole is located between the cover plate and the top wall.

[0014] Furthermore, the cloud printer also includes a speaker, and the touch button includes a volume adjustment button for adjusting the output volume of the speaker.

[0015] Furthermore, the touch buttons also include a paper feed button.

[0016] Furthermore, the shell includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls located above the bottom wall, and the cloud printer also includes a power switch, and the power switch is arranged on one of the side walls.

[0017] Furthermore, the side wall includes a narrowing portion connected to the bottom wall, the side wall gradually narrows toward the bottom wall, and the power switch is located above the narrowing portion.

[0018] Furthermore, the unlocking switch is located in the space enclosed by the shell, and the shell is provided with a through hole for a finger to pass through to press the pressing portion.

[0019] Furthermore, the cover plate and the scanning device are arranged in sequence along a first direction of the cloud printer, the paper outlet hole, the touch button and the cover plate are located on the same side of the cloud printer, the cover plate, the paper outlet hole and the touch button are arranged along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the shell includes a bottom wall and a first side wall and a second side wall located above the bottom wall and arranged opposite to each other along the first direction, the cover plate is close to the first side wall, the scanning device is close to the second side wall, and the unlocking switch is arranged on the first side wall.

[0020] Furthermore, the outermost side of the unlocking switch is lower than the outer surface of the first side wall.

[0021] Furthermore, the first side wall includes a narrowing portion connected to the bottom wall, the narrowing portion gradually narrows toward the bottom wall, and the unlocking switch is located above the narrowing portion.

[0022] Further, the shell includes a top wall and a bottom wall that are arranged opposite to each other and a plurality of side walls located between the top wall and the bottom wall, the paper outlet hole is arranged on the top wall, and the perspective panel is arranged on one of the side walls; or, the paper outlet hole and the perspective panel are simultaneously arranged on one of the side walls; or, the paper outlet hole is arranged on one of the side walls, and the perspective panel is arranged on the other side wall or on the top wall.

[0023] The setting of the scanning device of the cloud printer in the implementation mode of this specification enables the cloud printer to both print order receipts and report the food delivery status, thereby realizing the diversification of the functions of the cloud printer, liberating merchants and reducing their time costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a cloud printer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present specification;

[0025] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A top view of the cloud printer is shown;

[0026] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 A bottom view of the cloud printer is shown;

[0027] Figure 4 Shows Figure 1 Right side view of the Cloud Printer shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this specification. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of this specification as detailed in the appended claims.

[0029] The terms used in this specification are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this specification. The singular forms "a", "the" and "the" used in this specification and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0030] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used in this specification to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this specification, the first information may also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as the first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determining".

[0031] See also Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the cloud printer of the embodiment of the present description includes a housing 1, a cover plate 2 disposed on the housing 1, a perspective panel 3, a power switch 4, an unlocking switch 5 and a plurality of touch buttons 6, a scanning device 7 and a fill light (not shown) located below the perspective panel 3, and a speaker (not shown) located in the space surrounded by the housing 1. The housing 1 includes a top wall 10 and a bottom wall 11 disposed opposite to each other and a plurality of side walls 12 connecting the top wall 10 and the bottom wall 11. The bottom wall 11 faces downward, and the top wall 10 faces upward, that is, the bottom wall 11 faces the desktop.

[0032] The housing 1 is provided with a storage cavity (not shown) for placing printing paper. The cover plate 2 is rotatably provided on the housing 1 to open or close the storage cavity. A paper outlet hole 14 is provided between the housing 1 and the cover plate 2. The paper outlet hole 14 is connected to the storage cavity for the printed order voucher to pass through.

[0033] The merchant can use the scanning device 7 to scan the identification information on the order voucher to report the meal delivery status and notify the rider to deliver the meal to the store, which greatly reduces the merchant's time cost and avoids the problem of people waiting for meals and meals waiting for people in the handover process between the rider and the merchant, which is conducive to the merchant's refined management of the meal delivery process.

[0034] The identification information includes a two-dimensional code, a barcode, a picture, etc. The scanning device 7 can be a camera, etc., to identify the identification information.

[0035] When the scanning device 7 is in use, the fill light can be used to fill light to improve scanning efficiency. The cloud printer also includes a trigger device. When the cloud printer prints an order voucher, the trigger device triggers the fill light to remind the merchant that there is a new order, avoiding the situation where the merchant does not hear the voice prompt due to a noisy environment, thereby avoiding missing orders. After the fill light is triggered, it can remind the merchant by flashing or staying on.

[0036] When the cloud printer prints the order voucher, it includes when printing starts, after printing is completed, and during printing.

[0037] Preferably, the perspective panel 3 and the paper outlet hole 14 are arranged on the same side of the shell 1, for example, they are both located at the top or the same side, and the order voucher can be taken out and scanned nearby, saving the merchant's operation time.

[0038] In one embodiment, the paper outlet hole 14 is arranged on the top wall 10, and the perspective panel 3 is arranged on one of the side walls 12; or, the paper outlet hole 14 and the perspective panel 3 are simultaneously arranged on one of the side walls 12; or, the paper outlet hole 14 is arranged on one of the side walls 12, and the perspective panel 3 is arranged on the other side wall 12 or on the top wall 10.

[0039] Preferably, the perspective panel 3 and the paper outlet hole 14 are arranged on the top wall 10 of the shell 1, and the perspective panel 3 is located on one side of the paper outlet hole 14. Since there are many items on the countertop and the back kitchen dining area, the perspective panel 3 and the paper outlet hole 14 are both located on the top wall 10 of the shell 1, which is the clearest and most intuitive, and has no special requirements for the spatial position.

[0040] The unlocking switch 5 includes a pressing portion (not shown). By pressing the pressing portion, the cover plate 2 can be opened to open the storage cavity, and the printing paper can be replaced, which is simple and convenient to operate. The unlocking switch 5 is located in the space surrounded by the housing 1. The housing 1 is provided with a through hole 15 for a finger to pass through to press the pressing portion.

[0041] The power switch 4 is used to start the cloud printer. The unlocking switch 5 and the power switch 4 are respectively located on two opposite side walls 12 of the housing 1 to make full use of the space and make the cloud printer compact. The outermost sides of the unlocking switch 5 and the power switch 4 are lower than the outer surface of the side wall 12 to avoid accidental touch and avoid dust, which is convenient for cleaning.

[0042] The touch button 6 is arranged on the top wall 10 of the housing 1, which is convenient for merchants to operate and clean. The paper outlet 14 is located between the cover plate 2 and the touch button 6, making the cloud printer compact and convenient for merchants to operate the touch button 6.

[0043] The setting of the speaker enables the cloud printer to have a broadcasting function, such as broadcasting the network status or the food delivery status or the order receiving status, so as to prevent merchants from missing orders and improve the merchant's user experience. The bottom wall 11 of the shell 1 is provided with a plurality of sound holes 16 and a plurality of support feet 17. The sound holes 16 are used for the sound of the speaker to be projected. The setting of the support feet 17 forms a cavity at the bottom of the cloud printer, which enhances the sound effect.

[0044] The touch keys 6 include a volume adjustment key 61 and a paper feed key 62. The volume adjustment key is used to adjust the volume of the speaker. The paper feed key 62 is used to test whether the printing paper can be normally ejected after the printing paper is replaced.

[0045] The bottom wall 11 is also provided with a plurality of cable outlet slots 18. The plurality of cable outlet slots 18 extend in different directions, and merchants can select different cable outlet slots 18 for power cords to pass through, so as to reasonably utilize space and improve merchant use experience.

[0046] The side wall 12 includes a narrowing portion 121. The power switch 4 and the unlocking switch 5 are located above the narrowing portion 121. The narrowing portion 121 is connected to the bottom wall 11. The narrowing portion 121 gradually narrows from the top wall 10 to the bottom wall 11, making the cloud printer visually thinner and having a floating feeling when placed on a table.

[0047] In one embodiment, the housing 1 includes an upper housing 191 and a lower housing 192. The wire outlet slot 18, the sound outlet hole 16 and the plurality of support legs 17 are disposed on the lower housing 192. The cover plate 2, the perspective panel 3 and the button 6 are disposed on the upper housing 191. The outer wall of the upper housing 191 is covered on the outer wall of the lower housing 192, and the narrowing portion 121 is disposed on the outer wall of the lower housing 192.

[0048] When the cloud printer is in use, the food delivery platform accepts the order, the cloud printing server pushes the printing task to the cloud printer, and the cloud printer performs the printing operation. After the order voucher is printed, the merchant takes the order voucher, scans the identification information on the order voucher through the scanning device 7, reports the meal delivery status, and notifies the rider to deliver to the store. The setting of the scanning device 7 of the cloud printer in the implementation mode of this specification enables the cloud printer to print order vouchers, report the meal delivery status, and notify the rider to deliver to the store, thereby realizing the diversification of the functions of the cloud printer, liberating merchants, and reducing the time cost of merchants. Moreover, one machine can be used for multiple purposes, saving storage space.

[0049] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present specification after considering the specification and practicing the inventions disclosed herein. The present specification is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present specification that follow the general principles of the present specification and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present specification. The description and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present specification are indicated by the following claims.

[0050] It should also be noted that the terms "comprises", "includes" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element.

[0051] The above description is only a preferred implementation of this specification and is not intended to limit this specification. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of this specification should be included in the scope of protection of this specification.

Claims

1. A cloud printer, comprising a shell, a perspective panel arranged on the shell, and a scanning device located below the perspective panel, the shell being provided with a storage cavity and a paper outlet hole connected to the storage cavity, the storage cavity being used to place printing paper for printing order vouchers, the paper outlet hole being used for the printed order vouchers to pass through, and the scanning device being used to identify identification information on the order vouchers; the cloud printer comprising a cover plate rotatably arranged on the shell to open or close the storage cavity.

2. The cloud printer according to claim 1 further comprises an unlocking switch, wherein the unlocking switch comprises a pressing portion, and by pressing the pressing portion, the cover plate can be popped open to open the storage cavity.

3. The cloud printer according to claim 1, comprises a fill light and a trigger device, wherein the fill light is located below the perspective panel, and when the printer prints an order voucher, the trigger device triggers the fill light. 4 . The cloud printer according to claim 2 , comprises a plurality of touch buttons, and the paper outlet hole is located between the cover plate and the touch buttons.

5. The cloud printer according to claim 1, further comprising a speaker, the shell comprising a bottom wall, the bottom wall comprising a plurality of sound outlet holes, and the cloud printer further comprising a plurality of supporting feet arranged on the bottom wall.

6. According to the cloud printer of claim 5, the bottom wall is provided with a plurality of wire outlet slots, and the plurality of wire outlet slots are arranged in different directions.

7. According to the cloud printer of claim 4, the paper outlet hole, the touch button and the perspective panel are located on the same side of the shell.

8. According to the cloud printer of claim 7, the shell includes a top wall and a bottom wall arranged opposite to each other, and when the cloud printer is in use, the top wall is arranged upward, the bottom wall is arranged downward, and the paper outlet hole, the touch button and the perspective panel are arranged on the top wall.

9. The cloud printer according to claim 7, wherein the shell comprises a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls located above the bottom wall, and the paper outlet hole and the perspective panel are disposed on one of the side walls. 10 . The cloud printer according to claim 8 , wherein the cover plate is rotatably disposed on the top wall, and the paper outlet hole is located between the cover plate and the top wall.

11. The cloud printer according to claim 4 further comprises a speaker, and the touch button comprises a volume adjustment button for adjusting the output volume of the speaker.

12. The cloud printer according to claim 4, wherein the touch button further comprises a paper feed button.

13. According to the cloud printer of claim 1, the shell includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls located above the bottom wall, and the cloud printer also includes a power switch, and the power switch is arranged on one of the side walls.

14. According to the cloud printer of claim 13, the side wall includes a narrowing portion connected to the bottom wall, the side wall gradually narrows toward the bottom wall, and the power switch is located above the narrowing portion.

15. The cloud printer according to claim 2, wherein the unlocking switch is located in a space enclosed by the shell, and the shell is provided with a through hole for a finger to pass through to press the pressing portion.

16. According to the cloud printer of claim 4, the cover plate and the scanning device are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the top wall of the cloud printer, the paper outlet hole, the touch button and the cover plate are located on the same side of the cloud printer, the cover plate, the paper outlet hole and the touch button are arranged along the width direction of the top wall of the cloud printer, the shell includes a bottom wall and a pair of side walls located above the bottom wall and arranged opposite to each other along the length direction of the top wall of the cloud printer, the cover plate is close to one of the side walls, and the scanning device is close to the other side wall.

17. According to the cloud printer of claim 1, the shell includes a top wall and a bottom wall arranged opposite to each other and a plurality of side walls located between the top wall and the bottom wall, the paper outlet hole is arranged on the top wall, and the perspective panel is arranged on one of the side walls; or, the paper outlet hole and the perspective panel are simultaneously arranged on one of the side walls; or, the paper outlet hole is arranged on one of the side walls, and the perspective panel is arranged on the other side wall or on the top wall.

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