Printing, stamping and delivering integrated self-service machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a printing, stamping and delivery integrated self-service machine which comprises a printing shell, a display integrated machine, a printing module, a stamping module and a delivery module, the printing shell is of a hollow structure, a mounting space is preset in the printing shell, and a printing outlet, a stamping opening and a delivery opening are formed in the front side of the printing shell; the printing module, the stamping module and the delivery module are all arranged in the printing shell, the printing module is connected with the printing outlet and suitable for printing files, the stamping module is connected with the stamping opening and used for stamping the files, the delivery module is connected with the delivery opening and used for delivering the files, and the display all-in-one machine is arranged at the top of the front side of the printing shell. The display all-in-one machine is in communication connection with the printing module and the stamping module, the functions of printing, stamping and delivering are integrated, the operation process is simplified, the use efficiency is improved, a user can complete the whole processing process of files only through prompt operation of the display all-in-one machine, the files do not need to be transferred among different devices, and time and labor cost are saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of printing equipment technology, and more particularly to a self-service machine that integrates printing, stamping and delivery. Background Technology

[0002] Technological innovation is a key driver of the self-service equipment industry. With the rapid development of technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing, the functionality and performance of self-service equipment have been greatly enhanced, enabling it to meet user needs more intelligently and personally, thus improving user experience. As consumers increasingly demand personalized services, self-service equipment is also moving towards personalization and customization. Through big data analysis, operators can gain a more precise understanding of user needs and provide more personalized service options. Self-service stamp and printing machines can leverage this trend to offer personalized postcard printing services, increasing user engagement.

[0003] Currently, most self-service printing machines on the market mainly print photos and ordinary documents, but there is a lack of self-service equipment that can stamp and deliver documents, which makes it difficult to meet the actual needs of the public for self-stamped photos or stamped postcards. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the issue of limited functionality in traditional self-service printers, this utility model provides an integrated self-service machine for printing, stamping, and delivery, comprising: a printing housing, an integrated display unit, a printing module, a stamping module, and a delivery module;

[0005] The printing housing has a hollow structure with a pre-set installation space inside, and the front side of the printing housing is provided with a printing outlet, a stamping opening and a delivery opening.

[0006] The printing module, the stamping module, and the delivery module are all built into the printing housing. The printing module is connected to the printing outlet and is suitable for printing documents. The stamping module is connected to the stamping port and is suitable for stamping documents. The delivery module is connected to the delivery port and is suitable for delivering documents.

[0007] The display all-in-one machine is located at the top front side of the printing housing and is communicatively connected to the printing module and the stamping module, respectively, and is suitable for controlling the printing and stamping of documents.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the front side of the printed housing includes a mounting plate and a front door;

[0009] The mounting plate is located above the front door, and the mounting plate is inclined and spaced at a preset angle from the front door;

[0010] The front door and the printing housing are closable.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the all-in-one display is mounted on the mounting plate, and the stamping opening is located on the mounting plate, corresponding to the stamping module. The printing outlet and the delivery outlet are located on the front door, corresponding to the printing module and the delivery module, respectively.

[0012] The stamping module, printing module, and delivery module are arranged sequentially, one above the other.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the stamping module includes: a stamp housing, a pressing element, a stamp, and a circuit board;

[0014] The stamp housing is a hollow structure, built into the stamp opening, and a placement hole is provided on the front side of the stamp housing, which communicates with the stamp opening; the pressing member is located at the top inside the stamp housing and can reciprocate along the vertical direction of the printing housing; the stamp is located on the pressing member; the circuit board is located on the stamp housing and is electrically connected to the pressing member to control the reciprocating movement of the pressing member.

[0015] One possible implementation also includes: pressing the base plate;

[0016] The front side of the stamp housing is bent inward into a stepped structure, and a space for taking out parts is reserved between it and the printing housing;

[0017] The pressing base plate is disposed inside the stamp housing and is spaced at a predetermined distance from the bottom of the stamp housing. The pressing base plate extends to the outside of the stamp housing. The pressing base plate has pressing holes on its surface, which correspond vertically to the stamp.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the printing module includes: a printer and a print mounting bracket;

[0019] The printer is built into the printing housing and is located at the same horizontal position as the printing outlet;

[0020] The printing mounting bracket is a frame structure with openings at both ends, and the cross-section of the printing mounting bracket is square. Custom slots are provided at the bottom of the left and right sides. The custom slots match the paper output tray of the printer to fix the paper output tray of the printer.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the delivery module includes: a delivery box and a lock body;

[0022] The delivery box is disposed inside the delivery port, and its front side is aligned with the front side of the printing housing; the delivery box has a hollow structure and can move back and forth along the opening direction of the delivery port, and the front side of the delivery box has a delivery hole and the bottom has a lock hole; the lock body is disposed inside the printing housing and corresponds to the lock hole.

[0023] In one possible implementation, the top of the delivery box is open, and a retrieval opening is provided on the rear side of the delivery box, the retrieval opening being opened along the depth direction of the delivery box;

[0024] The cross-section of the pickup opening is L-shaped and extends from the rear side to the bottom of the delivery box.

[0025] One possible implementation also includes: printing a spacer plate;

[0026] The printing partition is a plate-shaped structure, and there are two partitions, which are respectively disposed above and below the printing module to separate the stamping module and the printing module, as well as the printing module and the delivery module.

[0027] In one possible implementation, the bottom corners of the printed housing are equipped with swivel casters.

[0028] The beneficial effects of the self-service printing, stamping, and delivery machine of this application embodiment are as follows: It integrates printing, stamping, and delivery functions into one unit, simplifying the operation process and improving efficiency. Users can complete the entire document processing process simply by following the prompts displayed on the machine, eliminating the need to transfer documents between different devices and saving time and labor costs. Specifically, the self-service machine can print high-quality photos, postcards, and ID photos, and also provides self-service stamping and delivery functions, filling the gap in self-service consumption of commemorative products. Users can choose personalized postcard templates and printing / stamping services according to their needs, satisfying their personalized expression and commemorative needs.

[0029] Other features and aspects of this application will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and form part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application together with the specification and serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main structure of the self-service machine integrating printing, stamping and delivery according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0032] Figure 2A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a self-service machine integrating printing, stamping, and delivery according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0033] Figure 3 This diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the stamping module according to an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the main structure of the delivery box according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of a self-service machine that integrates printing, stamping, and delivery according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0037] It should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model or simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.

[0040] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can be implemented without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, components, and circuits well-known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.

[0041] like Figures 1-5 As shown, the self-service machine integrating printing, stamping, and delivery according to this embodiment includes: a printing housing 10, a display all-in-one machine 400, a printing module 300, a stamping module 500, and a delivery module 100. The printing housing 10 has a hollow structure with pre-set installation space inside. The front side of the printing housing 10 has a printing outlet, a stamping slot, and a delivery slot. The printing module 300, stamping module 500, and delivery module 100 are all built into the printing housing 10. The printing module 300 is connected to the printing outlet and is used for printing documents. The stamping module 500 is connected to the stamping slot and is used for stamping documents. The delivery module 100 is connected to the delivery slot and is used for delivering documents. The display all-in-one machine is located at the top front side of the printing housing 10 and is communicatively connected to the printing module 300 and the stamping module 500, used for controlling the printing and stamping of documents.

[0042] In this specific embodiment, printing, stamping, and delivery functions are integrated into one unit, simplifying the operation process and improving efficiency. Users can complete the entire document processing process simply by following the prompts displayed on the all-in-one machine 400, eliminating the need to transfer documents between different devices and saving time and labor costs. Specifically, the all-in-one self-service machine can print high-quality photos, postcards, and ID photos, and also provides self-service stamping and delivery functions, filling the gap in self-service consumption of commemorative products for users. Users can choose personalized postcard templates and printing and stamping services according to their needs, satisfying their personalized expression and commemorative needs.

[0043] In one specific embodiment, the front side of the printing housing 10 includes a mounting plate 11 and a front door 12. The mounting plate 11 is located above the front door 12 and is inclined, spaced at a preset angle from the front door 12. The front door 12 is closable and connectable to the printing housing 10. Specifically, the top of the mounting plate 11 is inclined towards the rear of the printing housing 10 at a certain angle, and the display all-in-one machine 400 is mounted on the inclined mounting plate 11 for easy user operation. The front door 12 is closable relative to the printing housing 10, facilitating equipment maintenance and replacement of internal parts, thus enhancing the maintainability of the equipment.

[0044] The printing housing 10 has a rear door on its rear side, which corresponds to the front door 12 and can be used to fill the consumables required by the stamping module 500.

[0045] In one specific embodiment, the printing housing 10 is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, with one end in the length direction being the bottom of the printing housing 10 and the other end being the top. The interior of the printing housing 10 is a hollow structure, and along the height direction from top to bottom, a display all-in-one machine 400, a stamping module 500, a printing module 300, and a delivery module 100 are arranged sequentially.

[0046] In one specific embodiment, the display all-in-one machine 400 is mounted on the mounting plate 11, with the stamping opening located on the mounting plate 11, corresponding to the stamping module 500. The printing outlet and delivery port are located on the front door 12, corresponding to the printing module 300 and delivery module 100 respectively. The stamping module 500, printing module 300, and delivery module 100 are arranged sequentially, one above the other. Integrating the stamping module 500, printing module 300, and delivery module 100 inside the printing housing 10, with the stamping module 500 corresponding to the stamping opening, the printing module 300 corresponding to the printing outlet, and the delivery module 100 corresponding to the delivery port, improves the compactness of the device through this rational layout. Furthermore, the matching design of each module with its corresponding opening ensures the smooth implementation of functions, enhancing the practicality of the device.

[0047] In one specific embodiment, the stamping module 500 includes: a stamping housing 510, a pressing member 520, a stamp 540, and a circuit board 550. The stamping housing 510 has a hollow structure and is built into the stamping opening. A placement hole is provided on the front side of the stamping housing 510, which communicates with the stamping opening. The pressing member 520 is disposed at the top inside the stamping housing 510 and can reciprocate along the vertical direction of the printing housing 10. The stamp 540 is disposed on the pressing member 520. The circuit board 550 is disposed on the stamping housing 510 and is electrically connected to the pressing member 520, controlling the reciprocating movement of the pressing member 520. The stamping module 500 realizes the automatic pressing function of the stamp 540. The circuit board 550 controls the movement of the pressing member 520, ensuring that the stamp 540 is pressed at the correct time and position. The stamping module 500 and the printing module 300 can integrate the printing of postcards and documents to be stamped, as well as the subsequent stamping. By combining the stamping device with the self-service printing machine, users can directly stamp documents after printing, simplifying the operation process and improving efficiency.

[0048] The photoelectric sensor at the bottom of the circuit board 550 detects the paper being inserted, triggers an electrical signal to the pressing component 520, causing it to move vertically downwards and achieve the function of automatic stamping.

[0049] Furthermore, in this specific embodiment, it also includes: a pressing base plate 530. The front side of the stamp housing 510 is bent inward into a stepped structure, with a space reserved between it and the printing housing 10 for retrieving documents. The front side of the stamp housing 510 is bent inward into a stepped structure, forming a certain internal space through a secondary bending, making it convenient for the user to reach inside to insert and remove documents. The pressing base plate 530 is disposed inside the stamp housing 510, spaced at a preset distance from the bottom of the stamp housing 510, and extends to the outside of the stamp housing 510. The pressing base plate 530 has pressing holes on its surface, which correspond vertically to the stamp 540. The pressing base plate 530 is disposed inside the stamp housing 510, spaced at a certain distance from the bottom of the housing, and the postcard or document to be stamped is inserted into the space. The pressing base plate 530 has pressing holes on its surface. The pressing hole corresponds vertically to the stamp 540. When the pressing element 520 moves downward, the stamp 540 stamps the document through the pressing hole. The document to be stamped passes through the front side of the housing and is inserted between the pressing base plate 530 and the bottom of the housing, which facilitates the guidance and fixation of the document or postcard to be stamped. The pressing hole on the pressing base plate 530 allows the stamp 540 to pass through the pressing hole to stamp the document, ensuring the accuracy and clarity of the stamping position.

[0050] In one specific embodiment, the printing module 300 includes a printer and a printer mounting bracket 310. The printer is built into the printer housing 10 and is located at the same horizontal level as the printout. The printer mounting bracket 310 is a frame structure with openings at both ends, and the cross-section of the printer mounting bracket 310 is square. Custom-designed slots are provided at the bottom of the left and right sides. The custom-designed slots match the printer's paper output tray to fix the printer's paper output tray. The design of the printer mounting bracket 310 ensures stable installation of the printer, and the matching of the custom-designed slots with the printer's paper output tray provides a secure fixing method to prevent the printer from shaking during operation.

[0051] In one specific embodiment, the delivery module 100 includes a delivery box and a lock body 200. The delivery box is disposed inside the delivery opening, and its front side is aligned with the front side of the printing housing 10. The delivery box has a hollow structure and can reciprocate along the opening direction of the delivery opening. The front side of the delivery box has a delivery hole 110, and the bottom has a lock hole. The lock body 200 is disposed inside the printing housing 10 and corresponds to the lock hole. This integrated design of the delivery box and the self-service printing machine allows users to directly deposit postcards into the delivery box on the self-service printing machine after printing and stamping, meeting their actual needs for postcard mailing.

[0052] Furthermore, in this specific embodiment, a concave mounting plate 130 is provided around the front side of the delivery box where the delivery hole 110 is provided, and the delivery hole 110 is provided at the top front side of the delivery box. The mounting plate 130 is provided around the bottom and sides of the front side of the delivery box, so that the delivery box can be tightly installed with the delivery port provided on the front door 12.

[0053] In addition, a lock hole is provided on the bottom plate of the delivery box for the lock body 200 to lock and fix the delivery box, and a protrusion 140 is provided on the lock hole to cover the lock hole and prevent the lock tongue of the lock body 200 from touching and damaging the postcards inside the delivery box.

[0054] It should be noted that printers are a readily available technology, and will not be discussed further here.

[0055] In one specific embodiment, the top of the delivery box is open, and a retrieval opening 120 is provided on the rear side of the delivery box. The retrieval opening 120 is opened along the depth direction of the delivery box, and the cross-section of the retrieval opening 120 is "L" shaped, opening from the rear side to the bottom of the delivery box, so that staff can easily retrieve all the photos or postcards that have been put in from the bottom up.

[0056] In one specific embodiment, the device further includes: printing partitions, which are plate-shaped structures, and there are two partitions respectively disposed above and below the printing module 300, separating the stamping module 500 and the printing module 300, as well as the printing module 300 and the delivery module 100. The design of the printing partitions ensures the independence between the modules and prevents mutual interference between them. At the same time, the partitions also serve a supporting and fixing function, improving the overall stability of the device.

[0057] In one specific embodiment, the bottom corners of the printing housing 10 are equipped with swivel casters. The design of the swivel casters facilitates the movement and handling of the equipment, improves its flexibility, and allows users to easily move the equipment to a suitable position as needed without having to lift or drag it laboriously.

[0058] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A self-service machine integrating printing, stamping, and delivery, characterized in that, include: Printer housing, all-in-one display, printing module, stamping module, and delivery module; The printing housing has a hollow structure with a pre-set installation space inside, and the front side of the printing housing is provided with a printing outlet, a stamping opening and a delivery opening. The printing module, the stamping module, and the delivery module are all built into the printing housing. The printing module is connected to the printing outlet and is suitable for printing documents. The stamping module is connected to the stamping port and is suitable for stamping documents. The delivery module is connected to the delivery port and is suitable for delivering documents. The display all-in-one machine is located at the top front side of the printing housing and is communicatively connected to the printing module and the stamping module, respectively, and is suitable for controlling the printing and stamping of documents.

2. The self-service machine integrating printing, stamping, and delivery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front side of the printed housing includes a mounting plate and a front door; The mounting plate is located above the front door, and the mounting plate is inclined and spaced at a preset angle from the front door; The front door and the printing housing are closable.

3. The self-service machine integrating printing, stamping, and delivery according to claim 2, characterized in that, The all-in-one display is mounted on the mounting plate, and the stamping opening is located on the mounting plate, corresponding to the stamping module. The printing outlet and the delivery outlet are located on the front door, corresponding to the printing module and the delivery module, respectively. The stamping module, printing module, and delivery module are arranged sequentially, one above the other.

4. The self-service machine integrating printing, stamping, and delivery according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The stamping module includes: a stamp housing, a pressing component, a stamp, and a circuit board; The stamp housing is a hollow structure, built into the stamp opening, and a placement hole is provided on the front side of the stamp housing, which communicates with the stamp opening; the pressing member is located at the top inside the stamp housing and can reciprocate along the vertical direction of the printing housing; the stamp is located on the pressing member; the circuit board is located on the stamp housing and is electrically connected to the pressing member to control the reciprocating movement of the pressing member.

5. The self-service machine integrating printing, stamping, and delivery according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: pressing the base plate; The front side of the stamp housing is bent inward into a stepped structure, and a space for taking out parts is reserved between it and the printing housing; The pressing base plate is disposed inside the stamp housing and is spaced at a predetermined distance from the bottom of the stamp housing. The pressing base plate extends to the outside of the stamp housing. The pressing base plate has pressing holes on its surface, which correspond vertically to the stamp.

6. The self-service machine integrating printing, stamping, and delivery according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The printing module includes: a printer and a printer mounting bracket; The printer is built into the printing housing and is located at the same horizontal position as the printing outlet; The printing mounting bracket is a frame structure with openings at both ends, and the cross-section of the printing mounting bracket is square. Custom slots are provided at the bottom of the left and right sides. The custom slots match the paper output tray of the printer to fix the paper output tray of the printer.

7. The self-service machine integrating printing, stamping, and delivery according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The delivery module includes: a delivery box and a lock body; The delivery box is disposed inside the delivery port, and its front side is aligned with the front side of the printing housing; the delivery box has a hollow structure and can move back and forth along the opening direction of the delivery port, and the front side of the delivery box has a delivery hole and the bottom has a lock hole; the lock body is disposed inside the printing housing and corresponds to the lock hole.

8. The self-service machine integrating printing, stamping, and delivery according to claim 7, characterized in that, The top of the delivery box is open, and a retrieval opening is provided on the rear side of the delivery box, with the retrieval opening extending along the depth direction of the delivery box. The cross-section of the pickup opening is "L" shaped and extends from the rear side to the bottom of the delivery box.

9. The self-service machine integrating printing, stamping, and delivery according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Printing spacers; The printing partition is a plate-shaped structure, and there are two partitions, which are respectively disposed above and below the printing module to separate the stamping module and the printing module, as well as the printing module and the delivery module.

10. The self-service machine integrating printing, stamping, and delivery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom corners of the printing housing are equipped with swivel casters.

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