Bank counter device with retractable storage pen

By incorporating gears, racks, and drive motors on the bank counter to control the extension and retraction of the connecting rope, combined with a manual control switch and proximity sensors, the problem of pen tips rubbing against customers due to careless placement of pens has been solved. This has achieved automation and stability in pen storage, improving the user experience.

CN223886612UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10BANK OF COMM CO LTD SHANGHAI BRANCH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423097433.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Because pens on bank counters are secured with ropes, they are easily left lying around, causing the pen tips to rub against customers' hands or clothes, thus affecting their experience.

Method used

Design a bank counter device that uses gears, racks, and a drive motor to control the extension and retraction of a connecting rope to automatically store pens. Combined with a manual control switch and a proximity sensor to detect the presence of customers, ensure that the pens are automatically stored in a fixed position.

Benefits of technology

It automates and stabilizes pen storage, avoids the risk of pen tips rubbing against customers, and improves user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a bank counter device with a retractable storage pen, which comprises a bank counter main body and a transparent glass plate arranged on the bank counter main body, and the bank counter main body is divided into a client area and a worker area by the transparent glass plate. The bank counter device further comprises a storage pen, a pen groove, a connecting rope, a gear, a rack and a driving motor, the storage pen and the pen groove are both arranged on the bank counter body located in the client area, a rail is arranged at the bottom of the bank counter body, the rack is slidably connected into the rail, one end of the connecting rope is connected with the storage pen through the pen groove, and the other end of the connecting rope is connected with the rack. The rack is in driving connection with a gear through insection, and the gear is driven by a driving motor; a switch module is connected in series in a power supply line of the driving motor. Compared with the prior art, the storage pen can be taken out and stored, the storage pen can be stored in a fixed position, the phenomenon that a customer scratches hands or clothes due to the fact that the customer does not notice the pen is avoided, and user friendliness is improved on the whole.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to bank counter structure field especially is involved in a bank counter device with retractable pen storage. BACKGROUND

[0002] Bank counters are generally equipped with pens for customers to use, which are used for customers to sign relevant documents during the process of bank business handling.

[0003] The pens equipped in bank counters generally have the following characteristics:

[0004] Fixity: Bank counter pens are usually designed to be fixed on the desktop or counter, preventing loss and facilitating use. This fixity can be achieved through the design of the base, clips or ropes, etc.

[0005] Durability: Since bank counter pens need to be used frequently, their material and design usually have good durability to ensure long-term use without being easily damaged.

[0006] Easy identification: Many bank counter pens have eye-catching colors and markings to allow customers and service personnel to quickly identify and find them.

[0007] Currently, ropes are also commonly used to directly fix pens, but during the use process, customers usually do not put the pens back into the pen slot after taking them out, which leads to the random placement of pens on the bank counter. In the subsequent process of handling business by other customers, the other customers may not notice the position of the pen, which causes the pen tip to scratch the customer's hand or clothes, affecting the customer's business handling experience. INVENTION CONTENT

[0008] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the defects of the prior art, that is, the bank counter generally uses ropes to directly fix pens, which are randomly placed and can easily cause other customers to not notice the position of the pen, and the pen tip scratches the customer's hand or clothes.

[0009] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0010] A bank counter device with retractable pen storage, comprising a bank counter main body and a transparent glass plate arranged on the bank counter main body, the transparent glass plate divides the bank counter main body into a customer area and a staff area,

[0011] The bank counter device further comprises a pen, a pen slot, a connecting rope, a gear, a rack and a driving motor, the pen and the pen slot are arranged on the bank counter body in the customer area, the bottom of the bank counter body is provided with a track, the rack is slidably connected in the track, one end of the connecting rope is connected with the pen through the pen slot, and the other end of the connecting rope is connected with the rack; the rack is driven to be connected with the gear through a gear tooth, and the gear is driven by the driving motor; a switch module is connected in series in the power supply circuit of the driving motor.

[0012] The switch module comprises a manual control switch and a threshold switch circuit which are connected in parallel, the manual control switch is arranged in the staff area of the bank counter body, the transparent glass plate is provided with a proximity sensor which faces the customer area, and the proximity sensor is connected with the threshold switch circuit.

[0013] Further, the track comprises left and right guide plates which are oppositely arranged at the bottom of the bank counter body, triangular supporting blocks are arranged on the opposite sides of the left and right guide plates, and the area between the bottom of the bank counter body, the left guide plate and the right guide plate is matched with the shape and size of the rack.

[0014] Further, the top of the rack is provided with a connecting rope storage groove which is matched with the shape and size of the connecting rope, and one end of the connecting rope is fixed in the connecting rope storage groove.

[0015] Further, the pen slot is provided with arc-shaped grooves on both sides.

[0016] Further, one end of the pen slot away from the staff area is provided with a slope.

[0017] Further, the threshold switch circuit is a threshold switch circuit.

[0018] Further, the threshold switch circuit is a triode switch circuit.

[0019] Further, the connecting rope is made of elastic material.

[0020] Further, the pen slot is provided with a through hole through which the connecting rope passes.

[0021] Further, the driving motor is a rotary motor.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the bank counter device has the following advantages:

[0023] (1) The utility model discloses a movable rack is set up at the bottom of the bank counter main part, and the rack is controlled to move by the gear and drive motor, thereby driving the connection rope to stretch and contract, so that the pen can be taken out of the pen slot or driven by the connection rope to be taken into the pen slot, and the automatic storage of the pen is realized.

[0024] When the rack is driven by the gear to move towards the direction away from the pen slot, the connection rope is contracted, thereby driving the storage pen to be taken back into the pen slot.

[0025] The overall structure is stable, convenient and reliable.

[0026] (2) For the drive motor, in order to realize reliable and stable switch control, the utility model discloses a manual control switch on one hand, and the staff area of the bank counter main part, and the staff can actively control the storage pen according to the situation.

[0027] The overall storage pen can be taken out and stored, and is stored in a fixed position, so that the user-friendly degree is improved.

[0028] (3) The arc-shaped groove set on both sides of the pen slot can conveniently take out the storage pen from the pen slot. ACCURATE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 The utility model discloses a bank counter device with retractable storage pen provided in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Figure 2 The utility model discloses a bank counter device with retractable storage pen provided in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] Figure 3 The utility model discloses a bank counter device with retractable storage pen provided in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] Figure 4 A circuit structure schematic view of a bank counter device provided with retractable pen storage is provided in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] In the figure, 1, bank counter main body, 101, customer area, 102, staff area, 2, transparent glass plate, 3, storage pen, 4, pen slot, 401, arc-shaped recess, 402, slope, 403, through hole, 5, connecting rope, 6, gear, 7, rack, 701, connecting rope storage slot, 8, drive motor, 9, track, 901, left guide plate, 902, right guide plate, 903, triangular supporting block, 10, manual control switch, 11, threshold switch circuit, 12, power supply, 13, proximity sensor, 14, power supply. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the utility model described and shown in the drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0035] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the utility model provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but only represents selected embodiments of the utility model. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0036] It should be noted that: similar numbers and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0037] In the description of the utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly placed when the utility model product is used, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0038] It should be noted that 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. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0040] Example 1

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a bank counter device with a retractable pen storage compartment, including a bank counter body 1 and a transparent glass panel 2 disposed on the bank counter body 1. The transparent glass panel 2 divides the bank counter body 1 into a customer area 101 and a staff area 102.

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, the bank counter device also includes a pen holder 3, a pen slot 4, a connecting rope 5, a gear 6, a rack 7, and a drive motor 8. The pen holder 3 and the pen slot 4 are both mounted on the bank counter body 1 located in the customer area 101. The bottom of the bank counter body 1 is provided with a track 9. The rack 7 is slidably connected to the track 9. One end of the connecting rope 5 is connected to the pen holder 3 through the pen slot 4, and the other end is connected to the rack 7. The rack 7 is connected to the gear 6 through its toothed drive, and the gear 6 is driven by the drive motor 8. A switch module is connected in series in the power supply line of the drive motor 8.

[0043] The switch module includes a manual control switch 10 and a threshold switch circuit 11 connected in parallel. The manual control switch 10 is located in the staff area 102 of the bank counter body 1. A proximity sensor 13 is provided on the transparent glass plate 2. The proximity sensor 13 faces the customer area 101 and is connected to the threshold switch circuit 11.

[0044] This solution involves setting a movable rack 7 at the bottom of the main body 1 of the bank counter. The movement of the rack 7 is controlled by the gear 6 and the drive motor 8, which in turn drives the connecting rope 5 to extend and retract. This allows the pen storage 3 to be taken out of the pen slot 4 or driven into the pen slot 4 by the connecting rope 5, thus achieving automatic pen storage. Furthermore, the way the connecting rope 5 is connected to the rack 7 eliminates the need to wrap the connecting rope 5 around the pen for storage. The connecting rope 5 can be distributed along the length of the rack 7 to prevent knotting.

[0045] When the rack 7 is moved by the driving of the gear 6 towards the direction away from the pen slot 4, the connecting rope 5 is retracted, thus the pen 3 is retracted into the pen slot 4; when the pen 3 needs to be taken out, the pen 3 can be directly pulled, thus the rack 7 is slid, and the driving motor is rotated in the direction, the driving motor can be passively rotated when there is no power control;

[0046] For the driving motor 8, in order to realize reliable and stable switching control, on one hand, the manual control switch 10 is arranged, and is located in the staff area 102 of the bank counter main body 1, and can be actively controlled by the staff according to the situation to control the storage of the pen 3; on the other hand, the threshold switch circuit 11 is arranged, the proximity sensor 13 on the transparent glass plate 2 opposite the customer area 101 is used to sense the customer, if there is no customer, the proximity sensor 13 outputs a low level signal, the threshold switch circuit 11 is kept open; if there is a customer, the proximity sensor 13 outputs a high level signal, the threshold switch circuit 11 is closed, and the rack 7 is moved towards the direction close to the pen slot 4.

[0047] Overall, the pen 3 can be taken out and stored, and is stored in a fixed position, avoiding scratching the hand or clothes due to the customer not noticing the pen, and overall improving the user friendliness.

[0048] Specifically, as shown in Figure 3 The track 9 includes the left guide plate 901 and the right guide plate 902 oppositely arranged at the bottom of the bank counter main body 1, and the opposite sides of the left guide plate 901 and the right guide plate 902 are each provided with a triangular supporting block 903, and the area between the bottom of the bank counter main body 1, the left guide plate 901 and the right guide plate 902 is matched with the shape and size of the rack 7.

[0049] Preferably, the top of the rack 7 is provided with a connecting rope storage groove 701, the connecting rope storage groove 701 is matched with the shape and size of the connecting rope 5, and one end of the connecting rope 5 is fixed in the connecting rope storage groove 701.

[0050] The connecting rope storage groove 701 realizes the position limitation and storage of the connecting rope 5, so that the structure of the above-mentioned device is more stable during use.

[0051] Preferably, the two sides of the pen slot 4 are provided with arc-shaped grooves 401. The arc-shaped grooves 401 on the two sides of the pen slot 4 can facilitate the fingers to take out the pen 3 from the pen slot 4.

[0052] Preferably, the end of the pen slot 4 away from the staff area 102 is provided with a slope 402.

[0053] The slope 402 arranged at the end of the pen slot 4 away from the staff area 102 can more conveniently and smoothly fall into the pen slot 4 during the process of being retracted.

[0054] The threshold switching circuit 11 is a transistor switching circuit, typically composed of a transistor, a base resistor, a collector resistor, and an emitter resistor. The base resistor controls the base current, the collector resistor controls the collector current, and the emitter resistor controls the emitter current. By appropriately selecting the resistance values ​​of these resistors, the performance of the switching circuit can be optimized, enabling the threshold switching circuit to turn on and off according to the corresponding input signal.

[0055] Equivalent to, such as Figure 4 As shown, the drive motor 8, power supply 12 and manual control switch 10 are connected in series to form a circuit; the threshold switch circuit 11 is connected in parallel outside the manual control switch 10 and connected to the proximity sensor 13.

[0056] Preferably, the connecting rope 5 is made of an elastic material, such as rubber.

[0057] Optionally, the pen slot 4 is provided with a through hole 403 for the connecting rope 5 to pass through.

[0058] Optionally, the drive motor 8 is a rotary motor, and its output drives the gear 6 to rotate. The rotary motor is connected to an encoder, which converts the rotation angle of the motor into a digital pulse signal. The number of rotations of the motor is determined by counting the number of pulse signals. When the specified number of rotations is reached, the motor stops rotating. The control process of this encoder is a common technology for controlling the existing drive motor 8, and will not be described in detail in this solution.

[0059] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make numerous modifications and variations based on the concept of this utility model without creative effort. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the concept of this utility model through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation on the basis of existing technology should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A bank counter device with a retractable pen storage compartment, comprising a bank counter body (1) and a transparent glass panel (2) disposed on the bank counter body (1), wherein the transparent glass panel (2) divides the bank counter body (1) into a customer area (101) and a staff area (102), characterized in that, The bank counter device also includes a pen holder (3), a pen slot (4), a connecting rope (5), a gear (6), a rack (7), and a drive motor (8). The pen holder (3) and the pen slot (4) are both set on the bank counter body (1) located in the customer area (101). The bottom of the bank counter body (1) is provided with a track (9). The rack (7) is slidably connected in the track (9). One end of the connecting rope (5) is connected to the pen holder (3) through the pen slot (4), and the other end is connected to the rack (7). The rack (7) is connected to the gear (6) through toothed drive. The gear (6) is driven by the drive motor (8). A switch module is connected in series in the power supply line of the drive motor (8). The switch module includes a manual control switch (10) and a threshold switch circuit (11) connected in parallel. The manual control switch (10) is set in the staff area (102) of the bank counter body (1). A proximity sensor (13) is provided on the transparent glass plate (2), which faces the customer area (101). The proximity sensor (13) is connected to the threshold switch circuit (11). The pen slot (4) has arc-shaped grooves (401) on both sides. The pen slot (4) has a ramp (402) at the end away from the staff area (102).

2. A bank counter device with a retractable pen storage compartment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The track (9) includes a left guide plate (901) and a right guide plate (902) disposed opposite to each other at the bottom of the bank counter body (1). Triangular support blocks (903) are provided on opposite sides of the left guide plate (901) and the right guide plate (902). The area between the bottom of the bank counter body (1), the left guide plate (901) and the right guide plate (902) matches the shape and size of the rack (7).

3. A bank counter device with a retractable pen storage compartment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the rack (7) is provided with a connecting rope storage groove (701), which is matched with the shape and size of the connecting rope (5), and one end of the connecting rope (5) is fixed in the connecting rope storage groove (701).

4. A bank counter device with a retractable pen storage compartment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The threshold switching circuit (11) is a threshold switching circuit.

5. A bank counter device with a retractable pen storage compartment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The threshold switching circuit is a transistor switching circuit.

6. A bank counter device with a retractable pen storage compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting rope (5) is made of elastic material.

7. A bank counter device with a retractable pen storage compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pen slot (4) is provided with a through hole (403) for the connecting rope (5) to pass through.

8. A bank counter device with a retractable pen storage compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive motor (8) is a rotary motor.