Outdoor book returning machine free of getting off
By designing a cabinet, touch screen, book return drawer, and book recognition mechanism, the no-get-out-of-vehicle outdoor book return machine solves the problem of drivers having to get out of the car to return books, realizing automatic book return inside the vehicle and improving book return efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423233334.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-26
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to book return machine technical field, concretely relates to a kind of outdoor book return machine of getting off car. BACKGROUND
[0002] Book return machine includes self-service system, book identification system, mechanical transmission device, user interface feedback, network connection system etc.
[0003] The existing book return machine is generally installed indoors, and the book borrower enters the indoor book return machine for book return operation. The book borrower generally uses public transport, self-driving car or bicycle for travel. When the book borrower drives a self-driving car, the driver needs to find a place to park before performing the book return operation. However, due to the large number of vehicles on the road, parking takes a long time, which leads to an increase in book return time and a waste of a large amount of time. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an outdoor book return machine that does not require getting off the car to solve the above problems. SUMMARY
[0004] The utility model aims to provide an outdoor book return machine that does not require getting off the car to solve the problems raised in the background.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: an outdoor book return machine that does not require getting off the car, comprising: a cabinet body with a control cabinet, a touch screen electrically connected to the control cabinet is arranged on the front side of the cabinet body, a book return drawer with the same height as the vehicle window is arranged on one side of the touch screen, a conveyor belt and a book identification mechanism are arranged in the book return drawer from the outside to the inside, and the conveyor belt is used to drive the books to pass through the book identification mechanism.
[0006] Preferably, a vehicle sensing camera for vehicle proximity sensing is further installed on the touch screen, a proximity sensor matched with the vehicle sensing camera is arranged on the outside of the book return drawer, a lead screw transmission mechanism is further installed between the book return drawer and the control cabinet, and the lead screw transmission mechanism is used to drive the lead screw transmission mechanism to move linearly back and forth from the inside to the outside.
[0007] Preferably, a mobile book box for transferring books is further arranged in the cabinet body, and the mobile book box is arranged below one end of the conveyor belt. Cabinet door openings are arranged on both sides of the cabinet body, and a side door is hingedly connected in each cabinet door opening.
[0008] Preferably, the book identification mechanism comprises a gantry and an RFID sensing module installed on the top of the gantry, and the gantry is arranged above the conveyor belt.
[0009] Preferably, outdoor monitoring and internal monitoring for monitoring are arranged on the cabinet body, the outdoor monitoring is installed above the front side of the cabinet body, and the internal monitoring is installed above the inside of the cabinet body.
[0010] Preferably, the outside of the book returning drawer is further provided with an emergency stop button and a help button.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0012] (1) The utility model discloses a cabinet body, a touch screen, a book returning drawer, a conveying belt and a book identification mechanism are additionally arranged, so that the book returning person can place the book in the book returning drawer at the window, and the device can automatically return the book without the book returning person getting off the vehicle.
[0013] (2) The utility model discloses a vehicle induction camera, a proximity sensor and a screw rod conveying mechanism are additionally arranged, so that when the vehicle approaches the cabinet body, the book returning drawer is pushed out from the cabinet body by the screw rod conveying mechanism, and the book returning person can place the book in the book returning drawer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 It is the first perspective view of the utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 It is the second perspective view of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 It is the perspective view of the book returning drawer, the control machine case, the book identification mechanism and the movable book box of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 It is the first perspective view of the book returning drawer, the conveying belt and the book identification mechanism of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 It is the second perspective view of the book returning drawer, the conveying belt and the book identification mechanism of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 6 It is the side view of the book returning drawer, the screw rod conveying mechanism and the control machine case of the utility model;
[0020] In the drawing: 1, cabinet body; 2, outdoor monitoring; 3, vehicle induction camera; 4, touch screen; 5, proximity sensor; 6, book returning drawer; 7, emergency stop button; 8, help button; 9, side door; 10, cabinet door; 11, control machine case; 12, movable book box; 13 conveying belt; 14, RFID induction module; 15, gantry; 16, screw rod conveying mechanism; 17, internal monitoring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of the utility model.
[0022] Reference Figures 1-3 As shown in the utility model provides a kind of outdoor book return machine of getting off, it include: the cabinet 1 with control cabinet 11 in the inside, the front side of cabinet 1 is equipped with the touch screen 4 electrically connected with control cabinet 11, one side of touch screen 4 is equipped with the book return drawer 6 with vehicle window height, book return drawer 6 is by outer to inner conveyor belt 13 and book identification mechanism, conveyor belt 13 is used to drive book to pass through book identification mechanism.
[0023] In combination Figures 1-4 As shown in the utility model, vehicle sensing camera 3 for vehicle close sensing is also installed on touch screen 4, the outside of book return drawer 6 is equipped with proximity sensor 5 matched with vehicle sensing camera 3, and lead screw conveying mechanism 16 is also installed between book return drawer 6 and control cabinet 11, which is used to drive lead screw conveying mechanism 16 to move linearly back and forth from inside to outside.
[0024] As described above, when the vehicle travels to the front side of cabinet 1, proximity sensor 5 and vehicle sensing camera 3 are both working, and send electrical signals to lead screw conveying mechanism 16, at this time, book return drawer 6 is pushed out from cabinet 1 by lead screw conveying mechanism 16, at this time, the book return person can place books on conveyor belt 13, and drive books to pass through book identification mechanism through conveyor belt 13, after the vehicle moves away from cabinet 1, proximity sensor 5 sends feedback signal to lead screw conveying mechanism 16, so that book return drawer 6 automatically retracts into cabinet 1, realizing automatic book return operation of the equipment.
[0025] The device also includes the following functions:
[0026] Self-service system: the book return machine usually has a self-service platform, users can choose to return books and other operations through touch screen 4 operation interface or mobile phone APP interface. Users can scan library cards or input account information to verify identity.
[0027] Book identification system: the machine usually has a barcode scanner or RFID reader to identify each returned book. When the book is put into the book return port, the system will automatically scan the barcode or RFID tag of the book to confirm the book information and its return status.
[0028] Mechanical transmission device: After the book is identified, it will be sent to the storage device or the conveyor belt 13. These mechanical devices can transport the book from the receiving port to the storage area for subsequent classification and arrangement.
[0029] User interface feedback: During operation, the user interface provides real-time feedback, including identification results, return confirmation, and abnormal prompts (such as book damage or non-library books).
[0030] External design: To meet the needs of drive-thru, the design of this book return machine usually considers the accessibility of drivers. For example, the device is placed in a location that is easy for drivers to access, and the height and design of the book drop are designed to facilitate operation from the car window.
[0031] Safety and anti-damage design: Outdoor book return machines must have certain safety and protection functions to prevent damage from bad weather and illegal damage. At the same time, the internal structure design should avoid damage to books during transmission.
[0032] Network connection: The book return machine is connected to the library management system through the network, updating the return information and inventory status in real time, making the library management more efficient and accurate.
[0033] The design of this self-service book return machine not only improves the recycling efficiency of library resources, but also provides great convenience for users, especially for drivers, who can save time and effort to find parking spaces and walk to the library.
[0034] Further, in order to facilitate the identification of book information, as shown in Figures 3-6 , the book identification mechanism includes a gantry 15 and an RFID sensing module 14 installed on the top of the gantry 15, and the gantry 15 is erected above the conveyor belt 13. The RFID sensing module 14 is suspended above the conveyor belt 13 by the gantry, and the conveyor belt 13 drives the book to pass through the RFID sensing module 14. During this process, the RFID sensing module 14 reads the data of the book, facilitating the identification of the book.
[0035] Further, in order to facilitate emergency control of the device when it fails, as shown in Figures 1-4 and Figure 6 , the outside of the book return drawer 6 is also provided with an emergency stop button 7 and a help button 8. When the device fails, the emergency stop button 7 and the help button 8 are used to control the device in an emergency.
[0036] In the present application, in combination with Figures 1-3As shown, the cabinet body 1 of the embodiment is further provided with a mobile book box 12 for transferring books, and the mobile book box 12 is arranged below one end of the conveying belt 13, and the cabinet body 1 is provided with cabinet door openings 10 on both sides, and each cabinet door opening 10 is hinged with a side door 9.
[0037] In the above, the mobile book box 12 provided by the utility model is used to store the returned books at the end of the conveying belt 13 and for later transfer, and the side door 9 is convenient for entering the cabinet body 1, at this time, the equipment in the cabinet body 1 is convenient for operation, and the mobile book box 12 is transferred.
[0038] In the utility model, in combination with Figures 1-2 As shown, the cabinet body 1 of the embodiment is provided with an outdoor monitoring 2 and an internal monitoring 17 for monitoring, the outdoor monitoring 2 is installed above the front side of the cabinet body 1, and the internal monitoring 17 is installed above the inside of the cabinet body 1.
[0039] In the above, the outdoor monitoring 2 and the internal monitoring 17 provided by the utility model are used, the vehicle and the book returning operation process can be monitored through the outdoor monitoring 2, the book identification process can be monitored through the internal monitoring 17, and the transfer of the mobile book box 12 can be monitored.
[0040] Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirits of the utility model, the scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A drive-thru outdoor book drop, comprising: Include: The cabinet (1) with control cabinet (11) inside, the front side of the cabinet (1) is equipped with touch screen (4) connected with control cabinet (11), one side of the touch screen (4) is equipped with book return drawer (6) with the same height as the vehicle window, the book return drawer (6) is equipped with conveyor belt (13) and book identification mechanism from outside to inside, the conveyor belt (13) is used to drive the book to pass through the book identification mechanism.
2. The drive-thru outdoor book return of claim 1, wherein: The touch screen (4) is also equipped with vehicle sensing camera (3) for vehicle proximity sensing, the outer side of the book return drawer (6) is equipped with proximity sensor (5) matched with the vehicle sensing camera (3), the book return drawer (6) and control cabinet (11) are also equipped with screw rod conveying mechanism (16), which is used to drive the screw rod conveying mechanism (16) to move linearly from inside to outside.
3. The drive-thru outdoor book return of claim 1, wherein: The cabinet (1) is also equipped with mobile book box (12) for transferring books, and the mobile book box (12) is arranged below one end of the conveyor belt (13), and the cabinet (1) is also equipped with cabinet door (10) on both sides, and each cabinet door (10) is hinged with side door (9).
4. The drive-thru outdoor book return of claim 1, wherein: The book identification mechanism includes gantry (15) and RFID sensing module (14) installed on the top of gantry (15), and the gantry (15) is arranged above the conveyor belt (13).
5. The drive-thru outdoor book return of claim 1, wherein: The cabinet (1) is equipped with outdoor monitoring (2) and internal monitoring (17) for monitoring, the outdoor monitoring (2) is installed above the front side of the cabinet (1), and the internal monitoring (17) is installed above the inside of the cabinet (1).
6. The drive-thru outdoor book return of claim 1, wherein: The outer side of the book return drawer (6) is also equipped with emergency stop button (7) and help button (8).