Modularized handheld intelligent device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of electronic equipment, and discloses modularized handheld intelligent equipment, which comprises a front shell, a first module assembly, a second module assembly and a rear cover, and is characterized in that the front shell is provided with a first mounting position and a second mounting position; the first module assembly comprises a first main body, the first main body is matched with the first mounting position, and the first main body is fixedly connected with the front shell; the second module assembly comprises a second main body, the second main body is matched with the second mounting position, and the second main body is connected with the front shell; the rear cover is arranged on the sides, away from the front shell, of the first main body and the second main body in a covering mode. According to the utility model, the model combination of different configurations is realized at a factory end, the configuration model required by a client can be quickly combined on the basis of basic configuration, the research and development progress is improved, the manufacturing period of equipment is shortened, and the unified management of after-sales module fitting replacement can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and more particularly to a modular handheld smart device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of smart payment technology, handheld smart POS devices are increasingly widely used in retail locations, bringing numerous conveniences to retailers and consumers. However, for some specific payment scenarios, different merchants have different functional requirements for handheld smart POS devices, resulting in different customers needing customized devices with different configurations.

[0003] Currently, to meet the needs of different customers, manufacturers typically need to develop and produce different models for each specific configuration. While this approach satisfies customers' individual requirements, it also brings a series of problems. First, R&D costs increase significantly because each model requires a separate design. Second, material procurement and management become more complex, as different configurations may require the procurement of different components, increasing the difficulty of standardized material control. Third, after-sales parts for different configurations are difficult to standardize, increasing after-sales costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a modular handheld smart device that enables different configuration combinations at the factory level. This allows for the rapid assembly of customer-required configurations from basic components, improving R&D progress, shortening the manufacturing cycle, and enabling unified management of after-sales module and component replacements.

[0005] The technical solution provided in this application is as follows:

[0006] A modular handheld smart device, comprising:

[0007] The front housing has a first mounting position and a second mounting position.

[0008] The first module component includes a first body, which is adapted to the first mounting position and is fixedly connected to the front shell;

[0009] The second module component includes a second body, which is adapted to the second mounting position and connected to the front shell;

[0010] The rear cover is disposed on the side of the first body and the second body away from the front shell.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first mounting position is located at one end of the front housing along the length direction, and the second mounting position is located at the other end of the front housing along the length direction.

[0012] In some embodiments, the front housing is provided with a first receiving groove;

[0013] The first mounting position is provided along the outer wall of the first receiving groove;

[0014] The first main body is placed over the opening of the first receiving groove, and the side wall of the first main body is adapted to and connected to the first mounting position.

[0015] In some embodiments, the front housing is further provided with a second receiving groove;

[0016] The second mounting position is provided along the outer wall of the second receiving groove;

[0017] The second main body is placed over the opening of the second receiving groove, and the side wall of the second main body is adapted to and connected to the second mounting position.

[0018] In some embodiments, the first mounting position is a first step or a first groove formed on the side wall of the front housing around the first receiving groove;

[0019] The second mounting position is a second step or a second groove formed on the side wall of the front housing around the second receiving groove.

[0020] In some embodiments, a battery is also included, with a battery compartment provided on the front housing, the battery compartment being disposed between the first receiving slot and the second receiving slot, and the battery being installed in the battery compartment.

[0021] In some implementations, a first circuit board and a second circuit board are also included;

[0022] The first circuit board is disposed within the first receiving groove;

[0023] The second circuit board is disposed in the second receiving groove and is electrically connected to the first circuit board;

[0024] The first module component further includes a first functional module, which is fixedly connected to the first main body and electrically connected to the first circuit board.

[0025] The second module component includes a second functional module, which is fixedly connected to the second main body and electrically connected to the second circuit board.

[0026] In some implementations, the first functional module is any one or more of a camera module, a printing module, a barcode scanning module, a card swiping module, and an identity recognition module;

[0027] The second functional module is any one or more of the following: speaker module, IC card module, button module, and battery module.

[0028] In some implementations, a portion of the first functional module extends outside the front housing; and / or;

[0029] A portion of the second functional module extends outside the front shell.

[0030] In some embodiments, the sidewall of the first receiving groove is provided with a functional hole;

[0031] The first main body has openings on its sidewalls that correspond to the functional holes.

[0032] The technical advantages of this application are as follows: by setting a standard first mounting part and a second mounting part on the front shell, and setting a first main body and a second main body adapted to the first mounting part and the second main body in the first module assembly and the second module assembly, the front shell and the rear cover can be shared in different configuration models. Furthermore, the first module assembly and the second module assembly are modular components. At the factory, different first module assemblies and second module assemblies can be quickly selected and installed according to the customer's configuration requirements without the need for separate design and mold opening for each configuration. This not only shortens the product development cycle, but also simplifies material procurement and management, reduces the types of parts for different configuration models, and makes after-sales support more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0033] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a modular handheld smart device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a modular handheld smart device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front shell structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first module component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second module component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of a modular handheld smart device provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of a modular handheld smart device provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of a modular handheld smart device provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0042] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0043] 100. Front cover; 110. First mounting position; 120. Second mounting position; 130. First receiving groove; 131. Function hole; 132. Button; 140. Second receiving groove;

[0044] 200. First module component; 210. First main body; 211. First base plate; 212. First side plate; 213. Opening; 220. First functional module;

[0045] 300, Second module component; 310, Second main body; 311, Second base plate; 312, Second side plate; 400, Rear cover; 410, Opening. Detailed Implementation

[0046] In the following description, specific details such as particular system architectures and techniques are set forth for illustrative purposes and not for limitation, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of this application. However, those skilled in the art will understand that this application can also be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, apparatuses, circuits, and methods have been omitted so as not to obscure the description of this application with unnecessary detail.

[0047] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the specific implementation methods of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings and other implementation methods can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0048] To keep the drawings concise, each drawing only schematically shows the parts relevant to this application, and they do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of the components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one."

[0049] It should also be further understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application specification and the appended claims means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0050] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; or they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0051] In the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, the directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, and back) are relative rather than absolute when describing the structure and movement of the various components, and are not intended to limit the direction of the product during actual use.

[0052] Furthermore, in the description of this application, ordinal numbers, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish related objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying the relative importance or order between related objects.

[0053] Existing handheld POS devices are either all-in-one with printer, card reader, and barcode scanner functions, or only have printer functionality, or only have barcode scanning and card reader functions. Customers need to purchase different devices based on their different usage needs. The R&D team needs to redesign and develop devices to meet customer customization requirements, increasing R&D costs. For orders assembled in overseas factories, customized components must be shipped from China. If the customer adjusts the configuration at the last minute, the previously shipped components become unusable, requiring new components to be customized and manufactured in China, resulting in poor timeliness and increased logistics costs, thus impacting order revenue. During after-sales replacements, sometimes a single damaged component necessitates replacing the entire device, increasing after-sales costs.

[0054] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one or more embodiments, this disclosure provides a modular handheld smart device, including a front shell 100, a first module assembly 200, a second module assembly 300, and a rear cover 400. The front shell 100 is provided with a first mounting position 110 and a second mounting position 120. The first module assembly 200 includes a first body 210, which is adapted to the first mounting position 110 and is fixedly connected to the front shell 100. The second module assembly 300 includes a second body 310, which is adapted to the second mounting position 120 and is fixedly connected to the front shell. The rear cover 400 covers the side of the first body 210 and the second body 310 away from the front shell 100.

[0055] The front cover 100 serves as the main frame of the handheld smart device. A display module can be installed on the front of the front cover 100, and the back cover 400 is placed on the back of the front cover 100. The first module component 200 and the second module component 300 are installed between the front cover 100 and the back cover 400. The front cover 100 has a first mounting position 110 and a second mounting position 120. The first mounting position 110 is used to install the first module component 200, and the second mounting position 120 is used to install the second module component 300.

[0056] The first module assembly 200 includes a first body 210, and the second module assembly 300 includes a second body 310. The first body 210 is adapted to a first mounting position 110 on the front shell 100, and the second body 310 is adapted to a second mounting position 120 on the front shell 100, so that the first body 210 is assembled to the first mounting position 110 and the second body 310 is assembled to the second mounting position 120. Simultaneously, the first body 210 and the second body 310 can be fixedly connected to the front shell 100 by a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection, for example, by means of bolts, clips, welding, adhesive, etc., to fix the first body 210 and the second body 310 to the front shell 100.

[0057] In this embodiment, the first module component 200 can be designed as different functional modules according to different functional requirements, such as a camera module, a barcode scanning module, or other functional modules. The second module component 300 can also be designed as different functional modules according to different functional requirements, such as a card swiping module, a physical button module, or other functional modules. That is, by integrating different functional modules on the first body 210, the first module component 200 can achieve different functions; similarly, by integrating different functional modules on the second body 310, the second module component 300 can achieve different functions.

[0058] In practical applications, multiple different first module components 200 can be formed by integrating different functional modules on the first body 210, and multiple different second module components 300 can be formed by integrating different functional modules on the second body 310. The front shell 100 is provided with standardized first mounting positions 110 and second mounting positions 120. The size and shape of the first mounting positions 110 and 120 are fixed. The parts connecting the first module components 200 and 300 to the first mounting positions 110 and 120 (first body 210 and second body 310) also follow these standardized designs, so that multiple different first module components 200 can be mounted on the first mounting positions 110 on the front shell via the first body 210, and multiple different second module components 300 can also be mounted on the second mounting positions 120 on the front shell 100 via the second body 310. Simultaneously, the rear cover 400 is fixedly mounted to the back of the first body 210 and second body 310 using adhesive or similar methods. Figure 2 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the rear cover 400 has an opening 410 to avoid the upper part of the structure of the first body 210. The opening 410 is a standardized design, and the part of the first body 210 corresponding to the opening 410 also follows these standardized designs, so that the structure and size of the front shell 100 and the rear cover 400 remain consistent regardless of which first module component 200 and second module component 300 the customer chooses.

[0059] In other words, in the technical solution of this embodiment, the front shell 100 and the rear cover 400 can adapt to all possible module combinations. During factory assembly, different first module components 200 and second module components 300 can be quickly selected and installed according to the customer's configuration requirements without the need for separate design and mold making for each configuration. This not only shortens the product development cycle but also simplifies material procurement and management, reduces the types of parts for different configuration models, and makes after-sales support more convenient. This is because not only are the front shell 100 and rear cover 400 of all devices universal, but the functional modules are also modular, and after-sales accessories can be standardized, reducing after-sales costs.

[0060] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2As shown, the first mounting position 110 is located at one end of the front shell 100 along its length, and the second mounting position 120 is located at the other end of the front shell 100 along its length. The first mounting position 110 and the second mounting position 120 are located at opposite ends of the front shell 100, which not only facilitates the installation of the first module component 200 and the second module component 300, but also avoids interference between the first module component 200 and the second module component 300, and allows the user to simultaneously use the functions on both modules. Furthermore, since the first module component 200 and the second module component 300 are mounted at opposite ends of the front shell 100, when the integrated functional modules on the first module component 200 and / or the second module component 300 are large, their functional modules can be extended outside the front shell 100 to facilitate the assembly of the entire handheld smart device. For example, assuming that the printing module is integrated on the first body 210 of the first module component 200, the first body 210 is installed at the first mounting position 110 of the front shell 100 and is located between the front shell 100 and the rear cover 400, and the larger printing module can be located outside the front shell 100 and the rear cover 400.

[0061] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the front housing 100 is provided with a first receiving groove 130; a first mounting position 110 is provided along the outer side wall of the first receiving groove 130; a first main body 210 is provided over the opening of the first receiving groove 130, and the side wall of the first main body 210 is adapted to be connected with the first mounting position 110. Figure 4 As shown, the first main body 210 includes a first base plate 211 and a first side plate 212 disposed at the edge of the first base plate 211. The first base plate 211 covers the opening of the first receiving groove 130, and the first side plate 212 is adapted to be installed with the first mounting position 110 outside the first receiving groove 130 to realize the assembly of the first main body 210 and the front shell 100. In this embodiment, bolt holes may be provided in the first receiving groove 130, and the first base plate 211 is connected to the bolt holes in the first receiving groove 130 by bolts to fix the first main body 210 to the front shell 100. Alternatively, glue is provided at the first mounting position 110, and the first side plate 212 is fixedly connected to the first mounting position 110 by glue to fix the first main body 210 to the front shell 100.

[0062] Optional, such as Figures 2 to 4As shown, the first receiving groove 130 has a functional hole 131 on its side wall; the first main body 210 has an opening 213 corresponding to the functional hole 131 on its side wall, that is, the first side plate 212 has an opening 213 corresponding to the functional hole 131 to realize the function of the functional hole 131; in this embodiment, the functional hole 131 can be a charging port, a speaker hole, etc. Optionally, a button 132 can also be provided on the side wall of the first receiving groove 130, and the first side plate 212 has an opening 213 corresponding to the button 132 to realize the function of the button 132.

[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the front housing 100 is also provided with a second receiving groove 140; a second mounting position 120 is provided along the outer side wall of the second receiving groove 140; a second main body 310 is provided over the opening of the second receiving groove 140, and the side wall of the second main body 310 is adapted to and connected with the second mounting position 120. Figure 5 As shown, the second main body 310 includes a second base plate 311 and a second side plate 312 disposed at the edge of the second base plate 311. The second base plate 311 covers the opening of the second receiving groove 140, while the second side plate 312 is adapted to be installed with the second mounting position 120 outside the second receiving groove 140 to realize the assembly of the second main body 310 and the front shell 100. In this embodiment, bolt holes may be provided in the second receiving groove 140, and the second base plate 311 is connected to the bolt holes in the second receiving groove 140 by bolts to realize the detachable connection between the second main body 310 and the front shell 100. Alternatively, glue is provided at the second mounting position 120, and the second side plate 312 is fixedly connected to the second mounting position 120 by glue to fix the second main body 310 to the front shell 100.

[0064] Optional, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first mounting position 110 is a first step or first groove formed on the side wall of the front shell 100 around the first receiving groove 130, and the first side plate 212 on the first main body 210 is adapted to be connected to the first step or first groove; the second mounting position 120 is a second step or second groove formed on the side wall of the front shell 100 around the second receiving groove 140, and the second side plate 312 on the second main body 310 is adapted to be connected to the second step or second groove.

[0065] In some embodiments, the handheld smart device further includes a battery. A battery compartment is provided on the front shell 100, and the battery compartment is located between the first receiving groove 130 and the second receiving groove 140. A partition may be provided between the first receiving groove 130 and the battery compartment, or no partition may be provided. A partition may be provided between the second receiving groove 140 and the battery compartment, or no partition may be provided. The battery is installed in the battery compartment and can provide power to the handheld smart device. In this embodiment, the battery is a rechargeable battery to enable the mobile use of the handheld smart device.

[0066] In some embodiments, the handheld smart device further includes a first circuit board and a second circuit board; the first circuit board is disposed in a first receiving groove 130; the second circuit board is disposed in a second receiving groove 140 and is electrically connected to the first circuit board; the first module assembly 200 further includes a first functional module 220, which is fixedly connected to the first body 210 and electrically connected to the first circuit board; the second module assembly 300 includes a second functional module, which is fixedly connected to the second body 310 and electrically connected to the second circuit board.

[0067] The first circuit board is the motherboard of the handheld smart device. The motherboard is compatible with different first functional modules 220. Different interfaces are set on the motherboard. When replacing the first module component 200, it is only necessary to connect the first functional module 220 on the first module component 200 to the corresponding interface on the motherboard. The motherboard can also be prepared in advance as a common component, shortening the lead time. The second circuit board is a smaller board. The second circuit board is compatible with different second functional modules. When replacing the second module component 300, it is only necessary to connect the second functional module to the corresponding interface on the second circuit board. The second circuit board can also be prepared in advance as a common component. Of course, to save costs, the second circuit board can also be compatible with only a single second functional module. When replacing the second module component 300, the corresponding second circuit board is replaced simultaneously to enable the use of the second functional module.

[0068] The first functional module 220 is any one or more of a camera module, a printing module, a barcode scanning module, a card swiping module, and an identity recognition module; the second functional module is any one or more of a speaker module, an IC card module, a button module, and a battery module. When the first functional module 220 is large, a portion of the first functional module 220 extends outside the front cover 100; when the second functional module is large, a portion of the second functional module may also extend outside the front cover 100.

[0069] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is a basic configuration diagram of a handheld smart device, which is equipped with basic functions such as a camera. If the functions required by customers or the market are relatively simple, it can be assembled and shipped according to the basic configuration.

[0070] like Figure 6As shown, if customers or the market require the addition of IC card insertion and barcode scanning functions, only a separate molded barcode scanning module and IC card module are needed. The product upgrade can be completed by simply replacing the first module component 200 and the second module component 300 with the existing basic configuration. The front shell 100 and rear cover 400 of the basic configuration can be prepared in advance as common parts, thus shortening the order preparation cycle.

[0071] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, if you need to upgrade this product to include printing functionality ( Figure 7 ) and magnetic stripe card swiping function ( Figure 8 The same operation applies; these modules can be developed separately, and once developed, they can be directly assembled with the basic configuration to obtain a product with printing configuration.

[0072] It should be noted that this solution is not limited to the combinations mentioned above; other modules can be added, such as physical button modules, ID card recognition modules, and backup battery modules. This multi-module approach, under the premise of different customer needs, can not only greatly improve R&D efficiency but also shorten the production cycle for mass production. Furthermore, in the after-sales service, modules can be replaced to facilitate maintenance.

[0073] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail or recorded in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0074] It should be noted that the above embodiments can be freely combined as needed. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A modular handheld intelligent device, characterized by, The application relates to a modular handheld intelligent device. The application relates to a modular handheld intelligent device.

2. The modular handheld intelligent device according to claim 1, wherein the first mounting position is arranged at one end of the front shell along the length direction, and the second mounting position is arranged at the other end of the front shell along the length direction.

3. The modular handheld intelligent device according to claim 2, wherein the front shell is provided with a first accommodating groove.

4. The modular handheld intelligent device according to claim 3, wherein the front shell is further provided with a second accommodating groove.

5. The modular handheld intelligent device according to claim 4, wherein the first mounting position is a first step part or a first groove formed on the side wall of the front shell and surrounding the first accommodating groove.

6. The modular handheld intelligent device according to claim 4, further comprising a battery, wherein the front shell is provided with a battery compartment, the battery compartment is arranged between the first accommodating groove and the second accommodating groove, and the battery is arranged in the battery compartment.

7. The modular handheld intelligent device according to claim 4, further comprising a first circuit board and a second circuit board.

8. The modular handheld intelligent device according to claim 7, wherein the first functional module is any one or more of a camera module, a printing module, a code scanning module, a card swiping module and an identity recognition module.

9. The modular handheld intelligent device according to claim 7, wherein the second functional module is any one or more of a loudspeaker module, an IC card module, a key module and a battery module. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Part of the first functional module extends outside the front shell; and / or part of the second functional module extends outside the front shell.

10. The modular handheld intelligent device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side wall of the first accommodating groove is provided with a functional hole; The side wall of the first main body is provided with an opening hole corresponding to the functional hole.

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