Printer cabinet and self-service printer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a printer cabinet and a self-service printer, the printer cabinet comprises a cabinet body, a cabinet door, an electric control device and an LED lattice screen, the front side surface of the cabinet body is provided with an opening, the opening is communicated with the interior of the cabinet body, and the top of the cabinet body is provided with a water retaining structure protruding towards the front side of the cabinet body; the cabinet door is rotatably mounted at the opening and has a door closing state for covering the opening and a door opening state for opening the opening, and in the door closing state, the water retaining structure covers a gap between the cabinet body and the cabinet door; the electric control device is arranged on the cabinet body; the LED lattice screen is arranged on the front side face of the water retaining structure and electrically connected with the electric control device. The printer cabinet provided by the technical scheme of the utility model can reduce the production cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of printing, and particularly to a printer cabinet and a self-service printer. Background Art

[0002] A self-service printer is a self-service printing device that is increasingly widely used. It can obtain the information to be printed through methods such as card reading, scanning, and manual input, and print out the information to be printed, making printing more convenient.

[0003] Currently, a liquid crystal display screen is usually set on the printer cabinet to display information. However, the use cost of this kind of screen is relatively high, and the later maintenance cost is also relatively high. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to propose a printer cabinet, aiming to reduce the production cost of the printer cabinet.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the printer cabinet proposed by the utility model includes:

[0006] A cabinet body, an opening is provided on the front side of the cabinet body, the opening is communicated with the inside of the cabinet body, and a water-blocking structure protruding forward from the cabinet body is provided on the top of the cabinet body;

[0007] A cabinet door, rotatably installed at the opening, and having a closed state covering the opening and an open state opening the opening. In the closed state, the water-blocking structure covers the gap between the cabinet body and the cabinet door;

[0008] An electric control device, provided in the cabinet body; and

[0009] An LED dot matrix screen, provided on the front side of the water-blocking structure and electrically connected to the electric control device.

[0010] Optionally, the water-blocking structure includes an installation part and a water-blocking part connected as a whole. The installation part covers the top of the cabinet body and is detachably connected to the cabinet body. The water-blocking part protrudes forward from the cabinet body and covers the upper part of the gap between the cabinet body and the cabinet door.

[0011] Optionally, the printer cabinet includes a plurality of the LED dot matrix screens, and the plurality of LED dot matrix screens are arranged circumferentially along the water-blocking structure.

[0012] Optionally, the printer cabinet further includes a display screen, and the display screen is provided on the cabinet door.

[0013] Optionally, a paper taking port is provided on the cabinet door, the paper taking port is communicated with the inside of the cabinet door, and the paper taking port is located below the display screen.

[0014] Optionally, the printer cabinet further comprises a baffle, which is arranged at the paper taking port and is used to open and close the paper taking port.

[0015] Optionally, the printer cabinet further comprises an electronic lock, which is arranged on the cabinet body, the baffle is provided with a lock hole, a lock tongue of the electronic lock is inserted into the lock hole to fix the baffle in a closed state, the electronic lock is electrically connected to the electric control device, and the electric control device is used to control the switch of the electronic lock.

[0016] Optionally, the cabinet body is provided with a water guiding part, which is located at least above and on both sides of the opening, and a water guiding groove is provided on the side of the water guiding part away from the opening; an annular part is provided on the inner side of the cabinet door, and in the closed door state, the annular part is located on the side of the water guiding part away from the opening, and the gap between the annular part and the cabinet body corresponds to the water guiding groove.

[0017] Optionally, the top surface of the cabinet extends gradually and tilted downward from the center position in a direction close to the surroundings.

[0018] Optionally, one side of the cabinet top surface extends obliquely in a direction pointing to the other side.

[0019] The utility model also provides a self-service printer, comprising a printing device and the printer cabinet as described above, wherein the printing device is arranged in the cabinet and is electrically connected to the electric control device, and the paper outlet of the printing device is connected to the paper outlet of the cabinet.

[0020] The technical solution of the utility model is to set an opening on the front side of the cabinet, the opening is connected to the inside of the cabinet, and a protruding water retaining structure is set on the top of the cabinet toward the front side of the cabinet, and the cabinet door is rotated and installed at the opening. When the cabinet door covers the opening, the water retaining structure covers the gap between the cabinet and the cabinet door, and the LED dot matrix screen is installed on the front side of the water retaining structure. Compared with the method of setting up a liquid crystal display to display information for users, the production cost of the printer cabinet can be reduced by using the LED dot matrix screen to display text information for users, and when the LED dot matrix screen is damaged, it is also helpful to reduce the replacement cost. In addition, the water retaining structure can also reduce the inflow of rainwater from the gap between the cabinet and the cabinet door, which is helpful to reduce the risk of water ingress into the printer cabinet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the printer cabinet of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a cross-sectional view of the printer cabinet in

[0024] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a partial schematic structural diagram of the printer cabinet in

[0025] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a partial schematic structural diagram of the printer cabinet in

[0026] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings:

[0027] 10. Cabinet body; 11. Opening; 12. Installation cavity; 13. Water guide part; 20. Water blocking structure; 21. Installation part; 22. Water blocking part; 30. Cabinet door; 31. Paper taking port; 40. LED dot matrix screen; 50. Display screen; 60. Installation frame; 70. Baffle; 71. Grasping part

[0028] The realization, functional features and advantages of the purpose of the present utility model will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. Specific embodiments

[0029] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] It should be noted that if there are directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) involved in the embodiments of the present utility model, the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture (as shown in the drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0031] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present utility model, such descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text is that it includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0032] The present utility model provides a printer cabinet.

[0033] In the embodiments of the present utility model, as Figures 1 to 4 shown, the printer cabinet includes a cabinet body 10, a cabinet door 30, an electric control device, and an LED dot matrix screen 40.

[0034] Specifically, the interior of the cabinet body 10 has an installation cavity 12. An opening 11 is provided on the front side surface of the cabinet body 10. The opening 11 communicates with the installation cavity 12 of the cabinet body 10. A water-blocking structure 20 protruding forward from the cabinet body 10 is provided at the top of the cabinet body 10. The cabinet door 30 is rotatably installed at the opening 11 and has a closed state covering the opening 11 and an open state opening the opening 11. In the closed state, the water-blocking structure 20 covers the gap between the cabinet body 10 and the cabinet door 30. In this way, when it rains, the rainwater flowing into the gap between the cabinet body 10 and the cabinet door 30 can be reduced, so as to reduce the risk of water entering the interior of the cabinet body 10. Optionally, a sealing gasket is provided between the cabinet body 10 and the cabinet body 10 to improve the sealing performance of the printer cabinet.

[0035] The electric control device is arranged in the cabinet body 10. The electric control device includes an electric control component and a control circuit board and other circuit structures. The electric control device is used to control the operation of the LED dot matrix screen 40.

[0036] The LED dot matrix screen 40 is arranged on the front side surface of the water-blocking structure 20 and is electrically connected to the electric control device. The LED dot matrix screen 40 is used to display text information. Among them, the text information can be printing progress information or advertising information. It should be noted that the display mode of the text information of the LED dot matrix screen 40 can be set such that when the user uses a self-service printer, the LED dot matrix screen 40 is used to display printing progress information, and after printing is completed, the LED dot matrix screen 40 is used to display text advertising information. It can be specifically set according to the actual situation.

[0037] The technical solution of the present utility model is to provide an opening 11 on the front side of the cabinet body 10. The opening 11 is communicated with the interior of the cabinet body 10, and a protruding water baffle structure 20 is provided on the top of the cabinet body 10 towards the front side of the cabinet body 10. The cabinet door 30 is rotatably installed at the opening 11. When the cabinet door 30 covers the opening 11, the water baffle structure 20 covers the gap between the cabinet body 10 and the cabinet door 30, and the LED dot matrix screen 40 is installed on the front side of the water baffle structure 20. In this way, the LED dot matrix screen 40 can be used to display text information for users. Compared with the method of setting a liquid crystal display screen to display information for users, the production cost of the printer cabinet can be reduced. When the LED dot matrix screen 40 is damaged, it is also beneficial to reduce the replacement cost. In addition, the water baffle structure 20 can also reduce the inflow of rainwater from the gap between the cabinet body 10 and the cabinet door 30, which is beneficial to reducing the risk of water ingress into the printer cabinet.

[0038] In some embodiments, the water baffle structure 20 includes an installation part 21 and a water baffle part 22 that are integrally connected. The installation part 21 covers the top of the cabinet body 10 and is detachably connected to the cabinet body 10. The water baffle part 22 protrudes towards the front side of the cabinet body 10 and covers the upper part of the gap between the cabinet body 10 and the cabinet door 30.

[0039] Specifically, the water baffle structure 20 and the cabinet body 10 are of a non-integral structure. By setting the water baffle structure 20, the inflow of rainwater from the gap between the cabinet body 10 and the cabinet door 30 can be reduced, and at the same time, an installation position can be provided for the LED dot matrix screen 40. During the later maintenance or replacement process, the water baffle structure 20 can be removed from the cabinet body 10, thereby reducing the maintenance or replacement cost of the LED dot matrix screen 40. In addition, separating the water baffle structure 20 from the cabinet body 10 is also beneficial to reducing the production difficulty of the printer cabinet. Of course, in other embodiments, the water baffle structure 20 and the cabinet body 10 are integrally formed.

[0040] In some embodiments, the printer cabinet includes a plurality of LED dot matrix screens 40, and the plurality of LED dot matrix screens 40 are arranged along the circumference of the water baffle structure 20. Specifically, there are at least two LED dot matrix screens 40. One of the two LED dot matrix screens 40 is arranged on the front side of the water baffle structure 20, and the other is arranged on other sides of the water baffle structure 20. That is, by simultaneously displaying text information on a plurality of LED dot matrix screens 40, users can better receive the text information displayed on the LED dot matrix screens 40. Exemplarily, the plurality of LED dot matrix screens 40 can be, but are not limited to: two, three, four, etc. Of course, in other embodiments, only one LED dot matrix screen 40 is provided.

[0041] It should be noted that the way for the plurality of LED dot matrix screens 40 to display text information can be that the plurality of LED dot matrix screens 40 display the same text information simultaneously, or the plurality of LED dot matrix screens 40 display different text information simultaneously; it can also be set that the same text information is continuously scrolled among the plurality of LED dot matrix screens 40.

[0042] In some embodiments, the printer cabinet further includes a display screen 50, and the display screen 50 is disposed on the cabinet door 30. It can be used to play advertisements or display prompt messages, such as for playing weather information. Such a setting is conducive to increasing the commercial value of the printer cabinet. Optionally, the display screen 50 can be a touch display screen 50 to facilitate user operations on the display screen 50. Of course, the display screen 50 can also be a non-touch display screen 50. In other embodiments, the printer cabinet may not be provided with the display screen 50.

[0043] In some embodiments, the cabinet door 30 is provided with a paper pickup port 31. The paper pickup port 31 communicates with the interior of the cabinet body 10, and the paper pickup port 31 is located below the display screen 50. That is, both the paper pickup port 31 and the display screen 50 are disposed on the front side of the cabinet door 30, so that users can complete the operations of the automatic printer and picking up items in front of the cabinet body 10 without having to move to the side of the cabinet body 10 to pick up items, which is conducive to improving the user experience. Of course, in other embodiments, the paper pickup port 31 is disposed on the side of the cabinet body 10.

[0044] Furthermore, the printer cabinet further includes a baffle 70. The baffle 70 is disposed at the paper pickup port 31 for opening and closing the paper pickup port 31. The baffle 70 is movably disposed at the paper pickup port 31 for opening and closing the paper pickup port 31. Such a setting can prevent rainwater from entering the cabinet body 10 through the paper pickup port 31 through the baffle 70, thereby reducing the risk of water ingress at the paper pickup port 31. Optionally, the baffle 70 is provided with a grip portion 71, and the grip portion 71 is used for gripping, that is, users can open the baffle 70 by gripping the grip portion 71. Such a setting is conducive to improving the user experience.

[0045] Furthermore, the printer cabinet further includes an electronic lock. The electronic lock is disposed on the cabinet body 10. The baffle 70 is provided with a keyhole, and the lock tongue of the electronic lock is inserted into the keyhole to fix the baffle 70 in the closed state. The electronic lock is electrically connected to an electronic control device, and the electronic control device is used to control the opening and closing of the electronic lock.

[0046] Specifically, that is, before the user needs to open the baffle 70, the electronic lock needs to be unlocked first before the baffle 70 can be opened. Such a setting can prevent others from opening the baffle 70 to take the printed paper when the user leaves the range of the self-service printer during the waiting for printing. Among them, the unlocking method of the electronic lock can be selectively set. In one embodiment, the user can unlock on the mobile phone or operate on the display screen 50 to unlock. It should be noted that when unlocking through the display screen 50, the password needs to be entered first before unlocking can be performed. Of course, in other embodiments, the self-service printer may not be provided with an electronic lock.

[0047] In some embodiments, the cabinet body 10 is provided with a water guiding part 13, and the water guiding part 13 is at least located above and on both sides of the opening 11. A water guiding groove is provided on the side of the water guiding part 13 facing away from the opening 11. An annular part is provided on the inner side of the cabinet door 30. In the closed state of the door, the annular part is located on the side of the water guiding part 13 away from the opening 11, and the gap between the annular part and the cabinet body 10 corresponds to the water guiding groove.

[0048] Specifically, when rainwater flows in from the gap between the cabinet body 10 and the cabinet door 30, the rainwater will drip into the water guiding groove, and the rainwater will be discharged through the water guiding groove, thereby preventing the rainwater from flowing into the interior of the cabinet body 10, effectively improving the waterproof performance of the self-service printer cabinet. Of course, in other embodiments, the housing may not be provided with the water guiding part 13.

[0049] Further, the water guiding groove includes a first groove section and two second groove sections located at both ends of the first groove section. Both second groove sections communicate with the first groove section. An outlet is provided at the bottom side of the cabinet door 30. Both second groove sections communicate the first groove section and the outlet.

[0050] Specifically, when the cabinet door 30 is closed on the opening 11, the notch of the first groove section faces the gap between the cabinet door 30 and the housing, and the openings 11 of the two second groove sections face both sides of the cabinet door 30 respectively. When rainwater flows in from the gap between the cabinet door 30 and the housing, the rainwater will drip into the first groove section, and the rainwater dripping into the first groove section will be guided to the outlet through the second groove sections at both ends and then discharged, so as to prevent rainwater from accumulating in the cabinet body 10. Of course, in other embodiments, the water guiding groove includes a first groove section and a second groove section, the second groove section is located at one end of the first groove section, an outlet is provided at the bottom side of the cabinet door 30, and the second groove section communicates the first groove section and the outlet.

[0051] In some embodiments, the top surface of the cabinet body 10 gradually slopes downward and extends in a direction close to the periphery from the central position.

[0052] As we know, water flows from high to low. In this embodiment, the top surface of the cabinet body 10 gradually slopes downward and extends in a direction close to the periphery from the central position. That is, the middle part of the top surface of the cabinet body 10 is at a high position, and the peripheral side of the top surface of the cabinet body 10 is at a low position. In this way, when it rains, the inclined top surface can guide the rainwater to flow towards the periphery of the cabinet body 10. Thus, the accumulation of rainwater on the top surface of the cabinet body 10 can be reduced. Of course, in other embodiments, the top surface of the cabinet body 10 is set as a flat surface.

[0053] In another embodiment, one side of the top surface of the cabinet body 10 slopes and extends in a direction pointing to the other side.

[0054] In some embodiments, the cabinet 10 includes a housing and a mounting frame 60. The housing is provided with a mounting cavity 12. The housing surrounds the outside of the mounting frame 60. The mounting frame 60 is used to mount the printing device. That is, when installing the printing device, the printing device can be mounted on the mounting frame 60, and the printing device is supported by the mounting frame 60, which can make the installation of the printing device more stable and at the same time reduce the installation difficulty of the printing device. Of course, in other embodiments, the printing device is installed on the inner side wall of the housing.

[0055] The present utility model also provides a self-service printer, which includes a printing device and a printer cabinet. The specific structure of the printer cabinet refers to the above embodiments. Since this self-service printer adopts all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here one by one. Among them, the printing device is installed in the cabinet 10 of the printer cabinet.

[0056] Specifically, the printing device is a device for printing documents or photos. This device can refer to the prior art and will not be elaborated here one by one. Among them, the printing device can be a color inkjet printer or a color laser printer, etc. Of course, it can also be an ordinary black-and-white printer, which can be specifically set according to actual needs, and the present application does not make specific restrictions on this.

[0057] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model accordingly. Any equivalent structural transformation made by using the description and drawings of the present utility model under the inventive concept of the present utility model, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields is included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A printer cabinet, characterized in that, include: A cabinet, wherein the front side of the cabinet is provided with an opening, the opening is communicated with the interior of the cabinet, and the top of the cabinet is provided with a water retaining structure protruding toward the front side of the cabinet; A cabinet door is rotatably mounted at the opening and has a closed state covering the opening and an open state opening the opening. In the closed state, the water retaining structure covers the gap between the cabinet body and the cabinet door. An electric control device, arranged in the cabinet; as well as An LED dot matrix screen is arranged on the front side of the water retaining structure and is electrically connected to the electric control device.

2. The printer cabinet according to claim 1, wherein The water retaining structure comprises an integrally connected mounting portion and a water retaining portion, wherein the mounting portion covers the top of the cabinet and is detachably connected to the cabinet, and the water retaining portion protrudes toward the front side of the cabinet and covers the gap between the cabinet and the cabinet door.

3. The printer cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The printer cabinet comprises a plurality of the LED dot matrix screens, and the plurality of the LED dot matrix screens are arranged circumferentially along the water retaining structure.

4. The printer cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The printer cabinet further comprises a display screen, and the display screen is arranged on the cabinet door.

5. The printer cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cabinet door is provided with a paper taking port, the paper taking port is connected to the interior of the cabinet door, and the paper taking port is located below the display screen.

6. The printer cabinet according to claim 5, wherein, The printer cabinet further comprises a baffle, which is arranged at the paper taking port and is used for opening and closing the paper taking port.

7. The printer cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that, The printer cabinet also includes an electronic lock, which is arranged on the cabinet body. The baffle is provided with a lock hole, and a lock tongue of the electronic lock is inserted into the lock hole to fix the baffle in a closed state. The electronic lock is electrically connected to the electric control device, and the electric control device is used to control the switch of the electronic lock.

8. The printer cabinet according to claim 1, wherein, The cabinet body is provided with a water guiding part, which is located at least above and on both sides of the opening, and a water guiding groove is provided on the side of the water guiding part away from the opening; an annular part is provided on the inner side of the cabinet door, and in the closed door state, the annular part is located on the side of the water guiding part away from the opening, and the gap between the annular part and the cabinet body corresponds to the water guiding groove.

9. The printer cabinet according to claim 1, wherein, The cabinet top surface gradually extends downward from the center position in a direction close to the surroundings; and / or One side of the cabinet top surface extends obliquely in a direction pointing to the other side.

10. A self-service printer, characterized in that, It comprises a printing device and a printer cabinet as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the printing device is arranged in the cabinet and is electrically connected to the electronic control device, and the paper outlet of the printing device is connected to the paper outlet of the cabinet.

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