Printing self-service machine with delivery box
By integrating a hollow-structure delivery box and lock into the self-service printing machine, the problem of the self-service printer being unable to deliver postcards was solved, enabling automatic delivery and collection of postcards and improving user efficiency and experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520488907.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-19
AI Technical Summary
The existing self-service printers do not have a mail delivery function, which means that users have to go to the post office or mailroom to mail their postcards after printing them, reducing user efficiency and experience.
A hollow-structure delivery box is designed on the self-service printing machine body, which is fixed to the lock body through mounting holes to realize the direct delivery and collection of postcards.
It enables automatic delivery and collection of printed postcards, improving user efficiency and experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of printing equipment technology, and more particularly to a self-service printing machine with a drop box. 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 more accurately understand user needs and provide more personalized service options, such as stamping printed postcards or documents. Current equipment only has the function of printing postcards or documents and cannot deliver them. Therefore, after printing postcards or documents, users must go to a post office or other designated mail-in / outlet to deliver them, significantly reducing user efficiency and experience. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the issue that traditional self-service printers lack a delivery function, this utility model provides a solution comprising: a self-service printer body, a delivery box, and a lock body;
[0004] The front side of the self-service printing machine body has a mounting hole, and the delivery box is set in the mounting hole of the self-service printing machine body, with its front side aligned with the front side of the self-service printing machine body.
[0005] The delivery box has a hollow structure and can move back and forth along the opening direction of the mounting hole. The delivery box has a delivery hole on the front side and a lock hole on the bottom.
[0006] The lock body is located inside the self-service printing machine and corresponds to the keyhole.
[0007] In one possible implementation, the delivery hole is located on the top front side of the delivery box, and the delivery opening has an arc-shaped semi-circular structure.
[0008] In one possible implementation, a mounting groove is recessed on the front side of the self-service printing machine body along the edge of the mounting hole, and a mounting plate extends from the front edge of the delivery box in a direction away from the delivery box, and the mounting plate is bent at 90 degrees in a direction away from the delivery box.
[0009] The mounting plate matches the mounting groove, and when the delivery box is placed in the mounting hole, the mounting plate is embedded in the mounting groove.
[0010] In one possible implementation, the delivery box is a cuboid structure with an open top.
[0011] In one possible implementation, the delivery box has a retrieval opening on its rear side, and the retrieval opening is located along the depth direction of the delivery box.
[0012] The cross-section of the pickup opening is L-shaped and extends from the rear side to the bottom of the delivery box.
[0013] One possible implementation also includes mounting brackets;
[0014] The mounting bracket is long and narrow with an "L" shaped cross-section along its length. There are four mounting brackets, which are set inside the mounting hole. The four mounting brackets are respectively set at the corner positions inside the mounting hole, covering the delivery box.
[0015] In one possible implementation, the mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the edge of the mounting hole, and the length direction of the four mounting brackets is the same as the opening direction of the mounting hole.
[0016] In one possible implementation, the lock body is a combination lock, and the bolt of the lock body can rotate into the keyhole;
[0017] The combination lock is located on the front side of the self-service printing machine, near the front side of the delivery box.
[0018] In one possible implementation, a boss is provided inside the delivery box near the front, and the boss covers the lock hole.
[0019] In one possible implementation, the delivery box has a preset depth, and the size of the delivery box is larger than the size of the postcard.
[0020] The beneficial effects of the self-service printing machine with a drop box according to the embodiments of this application are as follows: The drop box is integrated with the main body of the self-service printing machine, allowing users to directly drop their printed postcards into the drop box on the main body, thus meeting their actual needs for postcard mailing. Specifically, an installation hole is provided on the front side of the self-service printing machine, and a drop box matching the installation hole is provided. The drop box has a hollow structure and a drop hole on the front side for dropping postcards. After the drop box is placed in the installation hole, it is fixed to the self-service printing machine by a lock. Postcards can only be dropped through the drop hole. After collection, the lock is opened to retrieve the postcards from the drop box, completing the collective delivery of postcards to the post office.
[0021] 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
[0022] 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.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the delivery box according to an embodiment of this application.
[0024] Figure 2 This illustration shows another main structural diagram of the delivery box according to an embodiment of this application;
[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the main structure of the self-service printing machine according to an embodiment of this application is shown;
[0026] Figure 4 This illustration shows a partial cross-sectional view of a self-service printing machine according to an embodiment of this application.
[0027] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the main structure of the delivery box and lock body according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Detailed Implementation
[0028] 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.
[0029] 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.
[0030] 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.
[0031] 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.
[0032] 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.
[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, the self-service printing machine with a delivery box according to this application embodiment includes: a self-service printing machine body 10, a delivery box 100, and a lock body 200. The self-service printing machine body 10 has a mounting hole on its front side. The delivery box 100 is disposed in the mounting hole of the self-service printing machine body 10, and its front side is aligned with the front side of the self-service printing machine body 10. The delivery box 100 has a hollow structure and can move back and forth along the opening direction of the mounting hole. The delivery box 100 has a delivery hole 110 on its front side and a lock hole 150 on its bottom. The lock body 200 is disposed inside the self-service printing machine body 10 and corresponds to the lock hole 150.
[0034] In this embodiment, the delivery box 100 is integrated with the self-service printing machine body 10, allowing users to directly deposit postcards into the delivery box 100 on the self-service printing machine body 10 after printing, thus meeting their actual needs for postcard mailing. Specifically, the self-service printing machine body 10 has a mounting hole on its front side, and a delivery box 100 matching the mounting hole is provided. The delivery box 100 has a hollow structure, and a delivery hole 110 for depositing postcards is provided on its front side. After the delivery box 100 is placed in the mounting hole, it is fixed to the self-service printing machine body 10 by a lock body 200. Postcards can only be deposited through the delivery hole 110, and after collection, the lock body 200 is opened to retrieve the postcards from the delivery box 100.
[0035] The stamping of postcards in this application is not the subject of this application. The products of this application can be used for printing, stamping and delivering postcards in shops and scenic spots, as well as printing, stamping and collecting copies of medical records in hospitals.
[0036] In one specific embodiment, the delivery hole 110 is located at the top front side of the delivery box 100, and the delivery opening has an arc-shaped semi-circular structure. The delivery hole 110 is located at the top front side of the delivery box 100 and is arc-shaped, which can prevent the paper from being scratched when the user delivers the postcard, and the semi-circular opening makes it easy for the user to quickly locate the delivery position.
[0037] In one specific embodiment, a mounting groove is recessed on the front side of the self-service printing machine body 10 along the edge of the mounting hole. A mounting plate 130 extends from the front edge of the delivery box 100 in a direction away from the delivery box 100, and the mounting plate 130 is bent at 90 degrees in the direction away from the delivery box 100. The mounting plate 130 matches the mounting groove, and when the delivery box 100 is placed in the mounting hole, the mounting plate 130 is embedded in the mounting groove. The cooperation between the mounting plate 130 and the mounting groove ensures stable alignment when the delivery box 100 is pulled out. The matching mounting plate 130 and mounting groove support the delivery box 100 and, in conjunction with a combination lock, lock the delivery box 100 to prevent protrusion or detachment.
[0038] The mounting groove also has a certain supporting function and improves the tightness of the installation between the delivery box 100 and the mounting hole, preventing the delivery box 100 from accidentally falling out.
[0039] Furthermore, in this specific embodiment, the mounting plate 130 has an overall U-shaped structure, corresponding to the bottom, left, and right sides of the front of the delivery box 100, respectively. Since a delivery hole 110 is provided at the top front of the delivery box 100, the mounting plate 130 is only provided at the bottom and left and right sides of the delivery box 100.
[0040] In one specific embodiment, the delivery box 100 is a cuboid structure with an open top, which allows multiple postcards to be stacked vertically.
[0041] In one specific embodiment, a retrieval opening 120 is provided on the rear side of the delivery box 100. The retrieval opening 120 is opened along the depth direction of the delivery box 100, and the cross-section of the retrieval opening 120 is "L" shaped. It is opened along the rear side of the delivery box 100 to the bottom, so that staff can easily retrieve all the photos or postcards that have been put in from the bottom up.
[0042] In one specific embodiment, a mounting bracket is also included. The mounting bracket is elongated and has an "L"-shaped cross-section along its length. There are four mounting brackets, which are disposed in the mounting holes. The four mounting brackets are respectively disposed at the corner positions of the mounting holes, covering the delivery box 100. The corner covering design enhances the delivery box 100's resistance to compression.
[0043] The mounting brackets are fixedly connected to the edge of the mounting holes, and the length direction of the four mounting brackets is the same as the opening direction of the mounting holes. The four mounting brackets provide sliding tracks for the delivery box 100, increasing position support and reducing friction loss.
[0044] In one specific embodiment, the lock body 200 is a combination lock to prevent unauthorized personnel from manually removing or pulling it, thus protecting the privacy of the submitted photos. The lock tongue of the lock body 200 can rotate into the lock hole 150. The combination lock is located on the front side of the self-service printing machine body 10, adjacent to the front side of the delivery box 100. The combination lock is located on the front side for easy operation by the user.
[0045] Furthermore, a protrusion 140 is provided inside the delivery box 100 near the front side. The protrusion 140 covers the lock opening and hides the lock opening structure to prevent violent damage. The protrusion 140 also facilitates contact and locking with the lock body 200 from the bottom of the delivery box 100 without affecting the inserted photos or postcards. At the same time, the inserted photos or postcards are tilted inward from the front door side for easy retrieval later.
[0046] In one specific embodiment, the delivery box 100 has a preset depth, and the size of the delivery box 100 is larger than the size of the postcard. The delivery box 100 has an overall rectangular structure, which matches the structure of the postcard, and is larger than the size of a conventional postcard, thus facilitating the placement and delivery of postcards.
[0047] 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 print kiosk having a delivery box, characterized by, include: Print the self-service machine body, the drop box, and the lock; The front side of the self-service printing machine body has a mounting hole, and the delivery box is set in the mounting hole of the self-service printing machine body, with its front side aligned with the front side of the self-service printing machine body. The delivery box has a hollow structure and can move back and forth along the opening direction of the mounting hole. The delivery box has a delivery hole on the front side and a lock hole on the bottom. The lock body is located inside the self-service printing machine and corresponds to the keyhole.
2. The print kiosk with a delivery box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The delivery hole is located on the top front side of the delivery box, and the delivery hole has an arc-shaped semi-circular structure.
3. The self-service printing machine with a drop-off box according to claim 2, characterized in that, On the front side of the self-service printing machine body, there is a recessed mounting groove along the edge of the mounting hole. On the front edge of the delivery box, there is a mounting plate extending away from the delivery box, and the mounting plate is bent at 90 degrees away from the delivery box. The mounting plate matches the mounting groove, and when the delivery box is placed in the mounting hole, the mounting plate is embedded in the mounting groove.
4. The self-service printing machine with a drop-off box according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The delivery box is a cuboid structure with an open top.
5. The self-service printing machine with a drop-off box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The delivery box has a retrieval opening on its rear side, and the retrieval opening is opened 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.
6. The self-service printing machine with a drop-off box according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, It also includes mounting brackets; The mounting bracket is long and narrow with an "L" shaped cross-section along its length. There are four mounting brackets, which are set inside the mounting hole. The four mounting brackets are respectively set at the corner positions inside the mounting hole, covering the delivery box.
7. The self-service printing machine with a drop-off box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the edge of the mounting hole, and the length direction of the four mounting brackets is the same as the opening direction of the mounting hole.
8. The self-service printing machine with a drop box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lock body is a combination lock, and the bolt of the lock body can rotate into the keyhole; The combination lock is located on the front side of the self-service printing machine, near the front side of the delivery box.
9. The self-service printing machine with a drop box according to claim 8, characterized in that, The delivery box has a protrusion near the front, which covers the lock hole.
10. The self-service printing machine with a drop-off box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The delivery box has a preset depth, and the size of the delivery box is larger than the size of the postcard.