Payment system for self-service vending machine

By designing a payment system with a sun visor on a self-service vending machine, using servo motors and cameras to detect shoppers and automatically mask the display screen, it solves the problem of aging of the display due to sunlight, extends the service life of the equipment and reduces the maintenance cost.

CN222825938UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-02JIANGSU YUNQIAO INFORMATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421799690.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-29
Publication Date
2025-05-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-29

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Technical Problem

The display screen of the self-service vending machine is exposed to sunlight for a long time, resulting in aging and a decrease in display effect, and the payment code cannot be identified, resulting in shopping failures and increasing maintenance costs and losses.

Method used

Design a payment system for self-service vending machines, including a housing, main control module, display screen and sun visor. The main control module controls the servo motor and rotating disc to move the sun visor up and down, protecting the display screen from sunlight.

Benefits of technology

It extends the use time of the display, avoids shopping failures and increased maintenance costs caused by aging of the display, and protects the economic interests of operators.

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Abstract

The payment system for the self-service vending machine comprises a shell, a main control module is arranged in the shell, the main control module is electrically connected with a power transformer and is in communication connection with a Wi-Fi module, an acquisition module and a display module, and the display module is in communication connection with a display screen; vertical sliding grooves are formed in the vertical walls of the two sides of the shell respectively, the two vertical sliding grooves are jointly hinged to a sun shield, the sun shield is located in front of the display screen, the main control module is in communication connection with an encoder, the encoder is in communication connection with a servo motor, a through hole and a rotating shaft are arranged on the vertical wall of one side of the shell, and a motor shaft of the servo motor penetrates through the through hole. A rotating disc is fixedly connected to the top end of a motor shaft, a sliding rod is fixedly arranged on the rotating disc, a moving part is hinged to a rotating shaft, the other end of the moving part is hinged to the sun shield, and the moving part is provided with a linear sliding groove matched with the sliding rod for use. The moving part is driven by the rotating disc, and the moving part drives the sun shield to move up and down, so that the purpose of protecting the display screen by the sun shield is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of self-service payment system equipment, and in particular relates to a payment system for a self-service vending machine with a protective function. Background Art

[0002] Self-service vending machines, as a convenient retail device, have been widely used in modern society. They can provide services 24 hours a day to meet people's immediate needs.

[0003] Because the entrances and exits of hospitals and stations have the largest flow of people, in order to increase sales, self-service vending machines are placed outside the entrances and exits of hospitals or stations. The long-term exposure to sunlight by self-service vending machines outdoors will accelerate the aging of the display screen in its payment system, resulting in a decrease in display effect and the displayed payment code becoming blurred. After the purchaser purchases the goods, when scanning the payment code on the display screen with a mobile phone, the payment code cannot be recognized, resulting in shopping failure, reducing the sales of the self-service vending machine, and increasing the maintenance cost of the self-service vending machine, causing losses to the operator. For this reason, it is necessary to design a payment system for self-service vending machines. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a payment system for a self-service vending machine, so as to solve the problem in the above-mentioned background technology that the display screen will age due to long-term exposure to sunlight, resulting in a decrease in display effect and the displayed payment code becoming blurred. After the purchaser purchases the goods, when scanning the payment code on the display screen with a mobile phone, the payment code cannot be recognized, resulting in shopping failure, reducing the turnover of the self-service vending machine, and increasing the maintenance cost of the self-service vending machine, causing losses to the operator.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the specific technical solution of a self-service vending machine payment system of the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A payment system for a self-service vending machine comprises a shell, wherein a main control module is arranged in the shell, the main control module is electrically connected to a power transformer, the power transformer is electrically connected to a power interface, the main control module is communicatively connected to a Wi-Fi module, an acquisition module and a display module, the acquisition module is communicatively connected to a camera, the display module is communicatively connected to a display screen, and the display screen is located on the front facade of the shell; vertical slide grooves are respectively arranged on the vertical walls on both sides of the shell, a sun visor is hingedly connected to the two vertical slide grooves, and the sun visor is located in front of the display screen; the main control module is communicatively connected to an encoder, and the encoder is communicatively connected to a servo motor; a through hole and a rotating shaft are arranged on one side wall of the shell, the motor shaft of the servo motor passes through the through hole, a rotating disk is fixedly connected to the top end of the motor shaft, a sliding rod is fixedly arranged on the rotating disk, a moving part is hingedly connected to the rotating shaft, the other end of the moving part is hinged to the sun visor, and the moving part is provided with a linear slide groove matched with the sliding rod.

[0007] Furthermore, a circular hole is provided at one end of the movable member, the rotating shaft is hingedly connected to the movable member by cooperating with the hole axis of the circular hole, and a limiting cap is fixedly provided on the top of the rotating shaft.

[0008] Furthermore, sliding rods are fixedly provided on the vertical walls on both sides of the sun visor, and the sliding rods are slidably matched with the vertical sliding grooves. The sliding rods are also slidably matched with the linear sliding grooves, and an anti-drop cap is provided on the top of the sliding rods.

[0009] Furthermore, a limiting notch adapted to the sun visor is provided at the bottom of the shell.

[0010] Furthermore, the power interface is a DC interface and is arranged on the rear surface of the shell.

[0011] Furthermore, the camera is a night vision camera and is fixed on the top of the shell.

[0012] Furthermore, the main control module is communicatively connected to a serial port module, and the serial port module is a USB interface and is disposed on the rear surface of the shell.

[0013] Furthermore, the main control module is communicatively connected to a network interface, which is an RJ-45 network interface and is disposed on the rear surface of the shell.

[0014] Furthermore, the main control module is electrically connected to a battery compartment, the compartment opening of the battery compartment is located on the rear facade of the shell, and the compartment opening is provided with a compartment cover.

[0015] Furthermore, a mounting plate is fixedly provided at the edge of the rear facade of the shell, and a plurality of assembly holes are provided on the mounting plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] When someone stands in front of the vending machine to shop, the camera collects information about someone standing in front of the vending machine and feeds it back to the main control module. The main control module controls the rotation angle of the servo motor through the encoder, and the servo motor drives the rotating disk to rotate. When the sliding rod is rotated to the lowest point, the sun visor is at the bottom and the display screen is completely exposed for people to scan the code to pay. Conversely, when people finish shopping and leave the vending machine, the camera collects information about people leaving the vending machine and feeds it back to the main control module. The main control module controls the rotation angle of the servo motor through the encoder and turns the sliding rod to the highest point, so that the sun visor completely covers the display screen, thereby protecting the display screen from sunlight, extending the service life of the display screen, and avoiding the problem of display screen aging affecting people's use of the vending machine for shopping, causing economic losses to the operator, while also reducing the maintenance cost of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the front structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the rear structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the sun visor in the embodiment of the utility model when it is in an open state;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the housing in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the sun visor in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a moving part in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Reference numerals:

[0025] 1. Shell; 101. Power interface; 102. Camera; 103. Display screen; 104. Vertical slide; 105. Limiting notch; 106. Through hole; 107. Rotating shaft; 1071. Limiting cap; 108. Serial port module; 109. Network interface; 110. Compartment cover; 111. Mounting plate; 112. Assembly hole;

[0026] 2. Rotating plate; 201. Sliding rod;

[0027] 3. Moving part; 301. Linear slide; 302. Round hole;

[0028] 4. Sun visor; 401. Sliding rod; 402. Anti-drop cap. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to better understand the purpose, structure and function of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0030] For example, see Figures 1 to 6 The present embodiment discloses a payment system for a self-service vending machine, including a shell 1, wherein a main control module is arranged in the shell 1, wherein the main control module is electrically connected to a power transformer, wherein the power transformer is electrically connected to a power interface 101, and provides a stable power supply for the payment system, wherein the main control module is communicatively connected to a Wi-Fi module, an acquisition module and a display module, wherein the acquisition module is communicatively connected to a camera 102, wherein the display module is communicatively connected to a display screen 103, wherein the display screen 103 is located on the front facade of the shell 1; vertical slide grooves 104 are respectively arranged on the vertical walls on both sides of the shell 1, wherein two vertical slide grooves 104 are jointly hinged with a sun visor 4, wherein the sun visor 4 is located in front of the display screen 103, wherein the main control module is communicatively connected to an encoder, wherein the encoder is communicatively connected to a servo motor, wherein a through hole 106 and a rotating shaft 107 are arranged on one side of the vertical wall of the shell 1, wherein the motor shaft of the servo motor passes through the through hole 106, and a rotating shaft 107 is arranged on the motor shaft The top of the vending machine is fixedly connected with a rotating disk 2, and the rotating disk 2 is fixedly provided with a sliding rod 201. The rotating shaft 107 is hinged with a moving part 3, and the other end of the moving part 3 is hinged with the sun visor 4. The moving part 3 is provided with a linear slide groove 301 matched with the sliding rod 201. The camera 102 collects information that someone stands in front of the self-service vending machine, and the information will be fed back to the main control module. The main control module controls the rotation angle of the servo motor through the encoder, and the servo motor drives the rotating disk 2 to rotate. The sliding rod 201 on the rotating disk 2 is displaced in the linear slide groove 301, driving the moving part 3 to move downward, and the moving part 3 drives the sun visor 4 to move downward through the linear slide groove 301. When the sliding rod 201 rotates to the low point, the display screen 103 is completely exposed for people to scan the code to pay. Conversely, when the sliding rod 201 rotates to the high point, the moving part 3 drives the sun visor 4 to move upward through the linear slide groove 301, so that the sun visor 4 covers the display screen 103, thereby achieving the purpose of covering the display screen 103.

[0031] A circular hole 302 is provided at one end of the movable member 3, and the rotating shaft 107 is hinged to the movable member 3 by cooperating with the hole axis of the circular hole 302. The movable member 3 moves up and down with the rotating shaft 107 as a fixed point. A limiting cap 1071 is fixed on the top of the rotating shaft 107 to prevent the movable member 3 from slipping off the rotating shaft 107.

[0032] The vertical walls on both sides of the sun visor 4 are fixed with sliding rods 401, and the sliding rods 401 are slidably matched with the vertical slide grooves 104, so that the sun visor 4 is more stable when moving up and down. The sliding rods 401 are slidably matched with the linear slide grooves 301 at the same time, and the movement of the sliding rods 401 is driven by the movement of the linear slide grooves 301, so that the sun visor 4 moves up and down. The top of the sliding rod 401 is provided with an anti-drop cap 402 to prevent the sliding rod 401 from falling off from the vertical slide grooves 104 and the linear slide grooves 301.

[0033] The bottom of the shell 1 is provided with a limiting notch 105 adapted to the sun visor 4, so that the sun visor 4 can always maintain a vertical state.

[0034] The power interface 101 is a DC interface and is disposed on the rear surface of the housing 1. The DC interface can provide stable current and voltage output, which is helpful for the normal operation of the device.

[0035] The camera 102 is a night vision camera and is fixedly mounted on the top of the housing 1. It can collect information about someone standing in front of the self-service vending machine to shop even in dim light at night.

[0036] The main control module is communicatively connected with a serial port module 108 , which is a USB interface and is arranged on the rear surface of the housing 1 . The USB interface is used for serial communication with other devices to achieve data exchange and sharing.

[0037] The main control module is communicatively connected with a network interface 109, which is an RJ-45 network interface and is arranged on the back surface of the housing 1. If a Wi-Fi module fails, the self-service vending machine payment system can be connected to a network cable through the RJ-45 network interface and integrated into the network to achieve remote transmission of data.

[0038] The main control module is electrically connected to a battery compartment, the compartment opening of the battery compartment is located on the rear facade of the housing 1, the compartment opening is provided with a compartment cover 110, and the battery compartment is equipped with dry batteries to provide backup power for the payment system.

[0039] A mounting plate 111 is fixedly provided at the edge of the rear facade of the housing 1 , and a plurality of assembly holes 112 are provided on the mounting plate 111 , through which the payment system is fixed to the self-service vending machine.

[0040] Working principle: when someone stands in front of the self-service vending machine to shop, the camera 102 collects information that someone is standing in front of the self-service vending machine and feeds it back to the main control module. The main control module controls the rotation angle of the servo motor through the encoder, and the servo motor drives the rotating disk 2 to rotate. When the sliding rod 201 rotates downward, the sliding rod 201 is displaced in the linear slide groove 301, driving the moving part 3 to move downward. The moving part 3 drives the sliding rod 401 to move downward through the linear slide groove 301, and the sun visor 4 moves downward accordingly. When the sliding rod 201 rotates to the lowest point, the display screen 103 is completely exposed for people to scan the code to pay. On the contrary, when people finish shopping and leave the self-service vending machine, the camera 102 collects information that people leave the self-service vending machine and feeds it back to the main control module. The main control module controls the rotation angle of the servo motor through the encoder, rotates the sliding rod 201 to the highest point, and the moving part 3 drives the sun visor 4 to move upward through the linear slide groove 301, so that the sun visor 4 completely blocks the display screen 103, thereby protecting the display screen 103 from sunlight.

[0041] It is understood that the present invention is described by some embodiments, and those skilled in the art are aware that various changes or equivalent substitutions may be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, under the teachings of the present invention, these features and embodiments may be modified to adapt to specific circumstances and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A payment system for a self-service vending machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell (1), wherein a main control module is arranged inside the shell (1), wherein the main control module is electrically connected to a power transformer, wherein the power transformer is electrically connected to a power interface (101), wherein the main control module is communicatively connected to a Wi-Fi module, a collection module and a display module, wherein the collection module is communicatively connected to a camera (102), wherein the display module is communicatively connected to a display screen (103), wherein the display screen (103) is located on the front facade of the shell (1); vertical slide grooves (104) are respectively arranged on the vertical walls on both sides of the shell (1), wherein two vertical slide grooves (104) are jointly hinged to a sun visor (4), wherein the sun visor (4) Located in front of the display screen (103), the main control module is communicatively connected to an encoder, and the encoder is communicatively connected to a servo motor. A side wall of the housing (1) is provided with a through hole (106) and a rotating shaft (107), and the motor shaft of the servo motor passes through the through hole (106). A rotating disk (2) is fixedly connected to the top end of the motor shaft, and a sliding rod (201) is fixedly provided on the rotating disk (2). A moving part (3) is hingedly connected to the rotating shaft (107), and the other end of the moving part (3) is hingedly connected to the sun visor (4). The moving part (3) is provided with a linear slide groove (301) matched with the sliding rod (201).

2. The self-service vending machine payment system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A circular hole (302) is provided at one end of the moving member (3); the rotating shaft (107) is hingedly connected to the moving member (3) by cooperating with the hole axis of the circular hole (302); and a limiting cap (1071) is fixedly provided on the top of the rotating shaft (107).

3. The self-service vending machine payment system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Sliding rods (401) are fixedly provided on the vertical walls on both sides of the sun visor (4); the sliding rods (401) are slidably matched with the vertical sliding grooves (104); the sliding rods (401) are slidably matched with the linear sliding grooves (301); and an anti-drop cap (402) is provided on the top of the sliding rods (401).

4. The self-service vending machine payment system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the housing (1) is provided with a limiting notch (105) adapted to the sunshade (4).

5. The self-service vending machine payment system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power interface (101) is a DC interface and is arranged on the rear surface of the housing (1).

6. The self-service vending machine payment system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera (102) is a night vision camera and is fixedly arranged on the top of the housing (1).

7. The self-service vending machine payment system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main control module is communicatively connected to a serial port module (108), and the serial port module (108) is a USB interface and is arranged on the rear surface of the housing (1).

8. The self-service vending machine payment system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main control module is communicatively connected to a network interface (109), which is an RJ-45 network interface and is arranged on the rear surface of the housing (1).

9. The self-service vending machine payment system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main control module is electrically connected to a battery compartment, the compartment opening of the battery compartment is located on the rear facade of the housing (1), and the compartment opening is provided with a compartment cover (110).

10. The self-service vending machine payment system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting plate (111) is fixedly provided at the edge of the rear facade of the shell (1), and a plurality of assembly holes (112) are provided on the mounting plate (111).