Collection device

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides collection equipment. The collection equipment comprises a first shell, a second shell and an NFC module, the first shell is in a flat plate shape and comprises a second supporting part. The second shell comprises a columnar part which defines an accommodating cavity; the bottom end of the columnar part comprises a first supporting part. And the first supporting part and the second supporting part are supported on the table top together, so that the stability of the money collection equipment is improved. The columnar part comprises a first fixed part and a sliding part connected with the first fixed part in a sliding mode. The first supporting part is arranged on the first fixing part. The NFC module is located in the containing cavity and used for being close to the electronic device to conduct electronic payment, and compared with code scanning and face scanning, the payment efficiency is improved. The sliding part slides relative to the first fixed part to adjust the orientation of the NFC module, so that the orientation of the NFC module is adjusted according to different application scenes, and the recognition efficiency and the payment efficiency are improved.

Description

[0001] Related applications:

[0002] This application is a divisional application of the Chinese utility model with patent application number 202422626367.6, application date October 29, 2024, and invention name “Cash Collection Device”. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the field of offline payment, and in particular to a payment collection device. Background Art

[0004] With the rapid development of internet technology, electronic transactions have become a part of people's lives. However, existing payment devices require merchants to use a handheld barcode scanner to scan the user's payment code, or require users to point their mobile devices at the barcode scanning window of the payment device to complete the payment, which takes up merchants' time and reduces checkout efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides a payment collection device that can improve payment efficiency.

[0006] An embodiment of the present application provides a payment collection device, including a first shell, a second shell and an NFC module. The first shell is flat and includes a second supporting portion. The second shell includes a columnar portion that forms a receiving cavity. The bottom end of the columnar portion includes a first supporting portion. The first supporting portion and the second supporting portion are jointly supported on a table. The columnar portion includes a first fixed portion and a sliding portion that is slidably connected to the first fixed portion. The first supporting portion is arranged on the first fixed portion. The NFC module is located in the receiving cavity and is used to be close to the electronic device for electronic payment. The sliding portion slides relative to the first fixed portion to adjust the orientation of the NFC module.

[0007] Furthermore, the sliding portion can slide between a first position and a second position. After stopping at any position between the first position and the second position, the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion are both supported on the table surface.

[0008] Furthermore, one of the first fixing portion and the sliding portion is provided with a protruding column, and the other is provided with a sliding groove. When the sliding portion slides relative to the first fixing portion, the protruding column moves along the sliding groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the first fixing portion and the sliding portion are detachably connected.

[0010] Furthermore, the sliding portion is fixed to the first fixing portion by magnetic attraction.

[0011] Further, the collection device comprises a second fixing part, the first fixing part and the second fixing part are assembled on the sliding part alternatively, after the second fixing part is assembled with the sliding part, the sliding part slides relative to the second fixing part to adjust the orientation of the NFC module, and the second fixing part is fixed with a vertical plane.

[0012] Further, the collection device comprises an indicator light, the indicator light is annular and emits light around the NFC module.

[0013] Further, the collection device comprises a speaker, and the columnar part is provided with a sound hole.

[0014] Further, the first shell comprises a transparent part, and the transparent part is located in front of the columnar part.

[0015] Further, the collection device comprises a display screen arranged on the first shell, and the display screen is located above the NFC module.

[0016] Further, the collection device comprises a code scanning module and / or a face scanning module located above the display screen.

[0017] Further, the columnar part is provided with a plurality of plug interfaces, and the collection device comprises a side cover detachably connected with the columnar part to cover the plurality of plug interfaces.

[0018] Further, the columnar part is provided with a power-on key, and the collection device comprises a side cover detachably connected with the columnar part to cover the power-on key.

[0019] The collection device of the embodiment comprises an NFC module for completing electronic payment by approaching an electronic device, and the electronic payment can be performed by approaching the NFC module, which improves the payment efficiency compared with code scanning and face scanning; the first shell comprises a second support part, the second shell comprises a first support part, and the first support part and the second support part are commonly supported on a table top to increase the stability of the collection device; the second shell comprises a columnar part, the columnar part comprises a first fixing part and a sliding part slidable relative to the first fixing part, and the sliding part slides relative to the first fixing part to adjust the orientation of the NFC module, so as to adjust the orientation of the NFC module according to different application scenarios to improve the identification efficiency and the payment efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic view of a collection device according to an example embodiment is shown;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic view of a collection device according to an example embodiment is shown; Figure 1 A side view of the collection device is shown, and a dashed line shows a table top;

[0022] Figure 3 shown Figure 1 exploded view of the cash collection device shown;

[0023] Figure 4 shown Figure 1 cross-sectional view of the cash collection device shown;

[0024] Figure 5 shown Figure 3 schematic view of a first housing of the cash collection device shown;

[0025] Figure 6 shown Figure 3 schematic view of a second housing of the cash collection device shown;

[0026] Figure 7 shown Figure 1 schematic view of another perspective of the cash collection device shown;

[0027] Figure 8 shown Figure 7 schematic view of the cash collection device shown after removal of a side cover;

[0028] Figure 9 shown Figure 8 enlarged view of the circled portion of the schematic view shown at A;

[0029] Figure 10 shown Figure 1 schematic view of the cash collection device shown, wherein a first securing portion is not shown;

[0030] Figure 11 shown Figure 1 schematic view of the first securing portion of the cash collection device shown;

[0031] Figure 12 shown Figure 1 schematic view of the cash collection device shown after assembly of a sliding portion and a second securing portion;

[0032] Figure 13 shown Figure 12 schematic view of the second securing portion of the cash collection device shown;

[0033] Figure 14 shown Figure 13 schematic view of another perspective of the second securing portion shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or, “modes of implementation”) of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers on different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated.

[0035] If the application embodiments involve terms related to directionality or positional relationship (for example, up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, motion condition, etc. between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the drawings); if the specific posture changes, the directionality or positional relationship will also change accordingly. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. in the application embodiments are only used for convenience of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] The user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.) involved in the application are all information and data authorized by the user or authorized by all parties, and the collection, use and processing of related data need to comply with relevant laws, regulations and standards of relevant countries and regions, and provide corresponding operation portal for user to choose authorization or refusal.

[0037] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , in some embodiments, the collection device 100 of the application embodiment includes a first shell 1, a second shell 2 and an NFC module 3. The first shell 1 is flat and includes a front face 11 and a back face 12 arranged opposite to each other. The first shell 1 includes a protruding part 13 protruding outward from the front face 11, and the protruding part 13 surrounds a receiving groove 131. The second shell 2 includes a columnar part 21 surrounding a receiving cavity 211, and the columnar part 21 includes a top end 212 and a bottom end 213 arranged opposite to each other, and the top end 212 is received in the receiving groove 131. The NFC module 3 is located in the receiving cavity 211 and can be used for close proximity to an electronic device for electronic payment. The electronic device close to the NFC module 3 can perform electronic payment, which improves the payment efficiency compared with code scanning and face scanning, not only improves the shopping experience of consumers, but also increases the transaction number of merchants and improves the business volume of merchants.

[0038] Referring to Figures 1-2 , the top end 212 of the columnar part 21 is received in the receiving groove 131 of the protruding part 13, which can highlight the near field communication payment area and facilitate the popularization and application of the near field communication payment function. At the same time, the NFC module 3 is in an inclined state to facilitate consumers to use electronic devices to close to the NFC module 3 for electronic payment.

[0039] The electronic device includes but is not limited to a mobile phone or a tablet computer, etc.

[0040] Ginseng Figure 3 In some embodiments, the payment device 100 includes a speaker 4. Figure 6 The columnar portion 21 is provided with a sound outlet 210. Figures 2-4 The sound outlet 210 is located in the receiving groove 131, and the receiving groove 131 is gradually narrowed from the back surface 12 to the front surface 11 to form a gap between the columnar portion 21 and the protruding portion 13, so that the unidirectional sound can be scattered in multiple directions within a short distance. A smaller speaker 4 can be used to produce a louder sound effect, allowing merchants / consumers to hear the prompt sound more easily in noisy scenes.

[0041] In some embodiments, the speaker 4 can broadcast advertising information or payment method guidance or the amount to be paid or payment completion, etc., which is more convenient to use, can attract consumers and improve payment efficiency.

[0042] In some embodiments, a payment code may be provided on the first housing 1 to provide more payment methods.

[0043] Furthermore, the payment device 100 includes a display screen 51 disposed on the first housing 1 , and the display screen 51 is located above the NFC module 3 .

[0044] In some embodiments, when the payment device 100 is in use, the display screen 51 faces the consumer, and the display screen 51 can display the amount to be paid or payment method guidance or advertising and marketing information or payment results, etc.

[0045] In some embodiments, the payment method guidance displayed on the display screen 51 includes pictures, text, animation, etc.

[0046] In some embodiments, the payment device 100 includes a code scanning module 52 located above the display screen 51 to provide more payment methods, be more user-friendly, and enhance the consumer's experience.

[0047] In some embodiments, the payment device 100 includes a face scanning module 53 located above the display screen 51 to provide more payment methods, be more user-friendly, and enhance the consumer experience.

[0048] The code scanning module 52 and the face scanning module 53 can be set either alone or both.

[0049] The top end 212 of the columnar part 21 is received in the receiving groove 131 of the protruding part 13, so that the NFC module 3 and the display screen 51 have different inclination angles, and the consumer can have a better angle to watch the display screen 51 and conveniently use the electronic device to approach the NFC module 3.

[0050] In some embodiments, the second shell 2 comprises a base plate part 23 connected with the columnar part 21, the base plate part 23 is fixed to the back surface 12 of the first shell 1, and the display screen 51 is located in front of the base plate part 23.

[0051] In some embodiments, the second shell 2 comprises a cover plate part 24 fixed with the top end 212 or the protruding part 13 to jointly form the receiving cavity 211 with the columnar part 21, so as to facilitate the processing and forming of the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 and the assembly of the NFC module 3.

[0052] In some embodiments, the top end 212 of the columnar part 21 is fixed with the cover plate part 24 after being assembled into the receiving groove 131.

[0053] In some embodiments, the cover plate part 24 is integrally arranged with the protruding part 13, and the columnar part 21 jointly forms the receiving cavity 211 with the cover plate part 24, so as to omit the processing and assembly procedures.

[0054] In some embodiments, the NFC module 3 is fixed with the cover plate part 24.

[0055] Referring to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the payment device 100 comprises an indicator light 6, the indicator light 6 forms a ring shape and emits light around the NFC module 3, the cover plate part 24 is provided with a light-transmitting part 241, so that the light emitted by the indicator light 6 can be transmitted out, so as to provide light guidance, which can attract the attention of consumers and facilitate the popularization and application of the NFC function.

[0056] In some embodiments, the indicator light 6 can provide different guidance through different light forms when the payment device 100 is in different states, for example, in a normal standby state, the indicator light 6 can flash to attract the attention of consumers; when guiding payment, the indicator light 6 can guide consumers to make electronic payment through the form of changing color and cooperating with a marquee light; when payment is successful and when payment fails, different colors can be used for display, so as to inform the payment result through the form of light, and the form of the light is not limited in the application.

[0057] In some embodiments, the cover plate part 24 is provided with a guidance text (not shown) to provide guidance of payment methods, for example, the guidance text is an NFC logo.

[0058] In some embodiments, the guide text is translucent, allowing the light emitted by the indicator light 6 to pass through. When the indicator light 6 guides payment, the guide text is illuminated.

[0059] In some embodiments, the guide text and the light-transmitting portion 241 may be transparent through the light emitted by the same indicator light 6 , or may be transparent through the light emitted by different indicator lights 6 .

[0060] Ginseng Figure 3 The payment device 100 includes a circuit board 71 and a battery 72 . The NFC module 3 , the indicator light 6 , the speaker 4 , the code scanning module 52 , the face scanning module 53 and the battery 72 are electrically connected to the circuit board 71 .

[0061] In some embodiments, the speaker 4 and the battery 72 are located in the receiving cavity 211 , and the circuit board 71 is located in the space enclosed by the first housing 1 and the substrate portion 23 of the second housing 2 . The circuit board 71 may also be located in the receiving cavity 211 .

[0062] The payment device 100 may not be provided with the battery 72 and may be powered by an external power source.

[0063] The battery 72 may also be a rechargeable battery or a replaceable battery.

[0064] Ginseng Figures 1-2 In some embodiments, the first shell 1 includes a transparent portion 14, which is located in front of the columnar portion 21. The columnar portion 21 can be seen through the transparent portion 14, so as to increase the sense of technology and facilitate the promotion of near-field communication payment function.

[0065] In some embodiments, the bottom end 213 of the columnar portion 21 includes a first support portion 2131, and the first shell 1 includes a second support portion 15. The first support portion 2131 and the second support portion 15 can be jointly supported on the table 200 to increase the stability of the payment device 100 after being placed on the table 200.

[0066] In some embodiments, the first supporting portion 2131 includes a first abutting surface 2130 abutting against the table top 200 . The first abutting surface 2130 is tilted to increase the contact area with the table top 200 , thereby increasing the stability of the payment device 100 .

[0067] Ginseng Figure 7 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9In some embodiments, a plurality of plug-in ports 214 are provided on the columnar portion 21, and the payment device 100 includes a side cover 25 detachably connected to the columnar portion 21 to cover the plurality of plug-in ports 214 and hide the plurality of plug-in ports 214, so that the appearance of the payment device 100 is neat and tidy, and the plurality of plug-in ports 214 can also be protected.

[0068] The side cover 25 and the columnar portion 21 can be fixed to each other by snapping, magnetism, screw locking or other methods.

[0069] The multiple plug interfaces 214 include but are not limited to a power interface, a network cable interface, and a data interface.

[0070] In some embodiments, the columnar portion 21 is provided with a power button 215 , and the side cover 25 covers the power button 215 to hide the power button 215 , making the appearance of the payment device 100 neat and preventing the power button 215 from being accidentally touched.

[0071] Ginseng Figures 10-11 In some embodiments, the columnar portion 21 includes a first fixed portion 216 and a sliding portion 217 that can slide relative to the first fixed portion 216. The first supporting portion 2131 is provided on the first fixed portion 216, and the top 212 is provided on the sliding portion 217. The sliding portion 217 slides relative to the first fixed portion 216 to adjust the orientation of the NFC module 3, so as to adjust the orientation of the NFC module 3 according to different application scenarios to improve recognition efficiency and payment efficiency.

[0072] The NFC module 3, the display screen 51, the code scanning module 52 and the face scanning module 53 are fixed together with the sliding part 217. When the sliding part 217 slides relative to the first fixed part 216, the orientation of the NFC module 3, the angle of the display screen 51, the angle of the code scanning module 52 and the angle of the face scanning module 53 are adjusted synchronously, ensuring that near-field communication payment, code scanning and face swiping have a better user experience at the same time.

[0073] In some embodiments, in order not to affect the sliding of the sliding portion 217 relative to the first fixing portion 216 , the plurality of plug-in ports 214 and the power button 215 may be disposed on the sliding portion 217 .

[0074] In some embodiments, the sliding portion 217 includes an outwardly convex first arc-shaped portion 2171 , and the first fixing portion 216 includes an inwardly concave second arc-shaped portion 2161 , and the first arc-shaped portion 2171 is adapted to the second arc-shaped portion 2161 .

[0075] In some embodiments, the sliding portion 217 can slide between a first position and a second position. After staying at any position between the first position and the second position, the first support portion 2131 and the second support portion 15 can be jointly supported on the table 200 to ensure the stability of the payment device 100.

[0076] In some embodiments, the sliding portion 217 is provided with a boss 2172, and the first fixed portion 216 is provided with a groove 2162. When the sliding portion 217 slides relative to the first fixed portion 216, the boss 2172 moves along the groove 2162, which can increase the smoothness of the sliding of the sliding portion 217 on the one hand, and increase the stability between the sliding portion 217 and the first fixed portion 216 on the other hand.

[0077] In some embodiments, the boss 2172 is disposed on the first fixing portion 216 , and correspondingly, the sliding groove 2162 is disposed on the sliding portion 217 .

[0078] In some embodiments, the sliding portion 217 is fixed to the first fixing portion 216 by magnetic attraction to increase the stability between the sliding portion 217 and the first fixing portion 216 .

[0079] In some embodiments, the first fixing portion 216 and the sliding portion 217 are detachably connected, and the first fixing portion 216 is replaceable.

[0080] In some embodiments, in order to achieve a detachable connection between the first fixing portion 216 and the sliding portion 217 , the plurality of plug-in ports 214 and the power button 215 may be disposed on the sliding portion 217 .

[0081] Ginseng Figure 12 、 Figure 13 and Figure 14 In some embodiments, the payment device 100 includes a second fixing portion 218, and the first fixing portion 216 and the second fixing portion 218 are selectively assembled on the sliding portion 217. The sliding portion 217 slides relative to the second fixing portion 218 to adjust the orientation of the NFC module 3. The second fixing portion 218 can be fixed to a vertical surface, for example, it can be wall-mounted, so that the payment device 100 can be adapted to different application scenarios.

[0082] The second fixing portion 218 can be fixed to the vertical surface by bonding, snapping, or screw locking.

[0083] In some embodiments, the second fixing portion 218 includes a second abutting surface 2181 abutting against a vertical surface. The second abutting surface 2181 is tilted to increase the contact area with the vertical surface, thereby increasing the stability of the payment device 100.

[0084] The second fixing portion 218 defines a groove 2182 . When the sliding portion 217 slides relative to the second fixing portion 218 , the protruding column 2172 moves along the groove 2182 .

[0085] In some embodiments, the second fixing portion 218 includes a concave third arc-shaped portion 2183 to adapt to the first arc-shaped portion 2171 of the sliding portion 217 .

[0086] It should be noted that the technical solutions or technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of this application shall be included in the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A payment device, characterized in that: include: The first shell is flat and includes a second supporting portion; The second housing includes a columnar portion that encloses a receiving cavity, the bottom end of the columnar portion includes a first supporting portion, the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion are jointly supported on the table, the columnar portion includes a first fixing portion and a sliding portion slidably connected to the first fixing portion, and the first supporting portion is disposed on the first fixing portion; and The NFC module is located in the receiving cavity and is used to be close to the electronic device for electronic payment. The sliding portion slides relative to the first fixed portion to adjust the direction of the NFC module.

2. The payment device according to claim 1, wherein: The sliding portion can slide between a first position and a second position. After stopping at any position between the first position and the second position, the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion are both supported on the table surface.

3. The payment device according to claim 1, wherein: One of the first fixing portion and the sliding portion is provided with a convex column, and the other is provided with a sliding groove. When the sliding portion slides relative to the first fixing portion, the convex column moves along the sliding groove.

4. The payment device according to claim 1, wherein: The first fixing portion is detachably connected to the sliding portion.

5. The payment device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sliding portion is fixed to the first fixing portion by magnetic attraction.

6. The payment device according to claim 1, wherein: The payment device includes a second fixed part, and the first fixed part and the second fixed part are selectively assembled on the sliding part. After the second fixed part and the sliding part are assembled, the sliding part slides relative to the second fixed part to adjust the orientation of the NFC module, and the second fixed part is fixed to a vertical surface.

7. The payment device according to claim 1, wherein: The payment device includes an indicator light, which is in a ring shape and emits light surrounding the NFC module.

8. The payment device according to claim 1, wherein: The cash collection device includes a speaker, and a sound hole is provided on the columnar portion.

9. The payment device according to claim 1, wherein: The first housing includes a transparent portion, and the transparent portion is located in front of the columnar portion.

10. The payment device according to claim 1, wherein: The payment device includes a display screen arranged on the first housing, and the display screen is located above the NFC module.

11. The payment device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The payment device includes a code scanning module and / or a face scanning module located above the display screen.

12. The payment device according to claim 1, wherein: The columnar portion is provided with a plurality of insertion ports, and the cash collection device includes a side cover detachably connected to the columnar portion to cover the plurality of insertion ports.

13. The payment collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: A power button is provided on the columnar portion, and the cash register device includes a side cover detachably connected to the columnar portion to cover the power button.

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