Self-service returning device for library
By designing a self-service book return system in the library, which uses scanners and push components to automatically sort and return books, the problem of manual sorting required in existing technologies is solved, thus improving work efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-24
AI Technical Summary
When books are returned to the library, staff need to manually sort them, which increases their workload and is inconvenient.
A self-service book return device for libraries has been designed, including a return box, a scanner, and a pusher. After scanning a book, the corresponding return box is automatically pushed out, allowing readers to return and categorize books independently.
It enables self-service book return and categorization, reducing the workload of staff and improving work efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of library management technology, specifically a self-service return device for libraries. Background Technology
[0002] A library is a cultural and educational institution that systematically collects, organizes, and stores books and documents, and provides borrowing and retrieval services to the public or specific groups. Its core functions include preserving human cultural heritage (such as ancient books and local documents), developing information resources (such as academic databases), and participating in social education (such as holding lectures and exhibitions); the library's return area is where readers return books.
[0003] In the existing technology, when readers return books in a library, they usually put the books in the return area. Then, the staff need to re-sort the books in the return area and put them back on the bookshelf. However, sorting the books requires a lot of effort from the staff, is inconvenient, and increases the workload of the staff.
[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides a self-service return device for libraries. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies and solve the problem of conveniently returning and classifying library books after reading, this utility model proposes a self-service return device for libraries.
[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: A self-service return device for libraries, comprising a return box; a handle fixedly connected to the side wall of the return box; two sets of placement slots opened on both side walls of the return box; a return frame slidably connected in the placement slots; a scanner fixedly connected to the top of the return box; a control plate fixedly connected to the side wall of the return box; a set of universal wheels provided at the bottom of the return box; and the return box being pushed out by a pushing component.
[0007] Preferably, the pushing component includes a first slide groove; the return box has multiple sets of first cavities; the bottom end of the placement slot has a first slide groove; the bottom end of the return frame is fixedly connected to a slider; the slider is slidably connected in the first slide groove; a lead screw is rotatably connected in the first slide groove, and one end of the lead screw extends into the first cavity; the slider is connected to the lead screw through a lead screw and nut pair; the lead screw is rotated by a power component.
[0008] Preferably, the power component includes a first synchronous pulley and a synchronous belt; multiple sets of annular grooves are formed on both sides of the first cavity; multiple sets of first synchronous pulleys are provided in the first cavity, and sliding columns are fixedly connected to the first synchronous pulleys, with both ends of the sliding columns sliding in the annular grooves on both sides of the first cavity; the center point of the annular groove coincides with the center point of the lead screw; multiple sets of servo motors are fixedly connected to the side wall of the return box; a second synchronous pulley is provided at the output end of the servo motor; a set of first synchronous pulleys and second synchronous pulleys are driven by a synchronous belt; a set of guide rollers is rotatably connected in the first cavity, and the guide rollers are arranged so that the wrap angle between the synchronous belt and the first synchronous pulley and the second synchronous pulley matches the transmission angle; the first synchronous pulley is connected to the lead screw through a connecting unit;
[0009] Preferably, the connecting unit includes a first through slot; the lead screw has a first through slot at its end in the first cavity; a U-shaped rod is slidably connected to the first through slot, and the side wall of the U-shaped rod is fixed to the side wall of the first through slot by a spring; a set of positioning through slots is provided on the first synchronous pulley, and the set of positioning through slots is circularly distributed; an annular magnetic block is fixed to the side wall of the U-shaped rod; a set of annular electromagnetic blocks are fixed to both side walls of the first cavity, and when the annular electromagnetic blocks are energized, the annular electromagnetic blocks and the annular magnetic blocks repel each other; the center lines of the annular electromagnetic blocks, the annular magnetic blocks, the annular slots, and the first synchronous pulley coincide;
[0010] Preferably, a distance sensor is fixedly connected to the side wall of the first chute.
[0011] Preferably, the bottom end of the return frame has a first inclined surface; the side wall of the return frame has a second inclined surface; the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are vertically distributed.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0013] 1. The self-service book return device for libraries described in this utility model collects one type of book in each return box. When a reader places a book in the return box, the reader scans the book using a scanner. After the scanner identifies the book, a push-out component pushes out the corresponding return box. The reader then places the book in the box, and the return box is then retracted by the push-out component, thus completing the self-service book return. The system is accurately categorized, making it convenient for staff to directly place the books on the corresponding shelves, reducing the workload of staff, and improving their work efficiency.
[0014] 2. The self-service return device for libraries described in this utility model, through the setting of the first and second inclined surfaces, makes it easy to put books in, and then put the books in the return frame at a slight upward tilt, so as to prevent the books from falling out of the return frame. Attached Figure Description
[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional representation of the present invention. Figure 1 ;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional representation of the present invention. Figure 2 ;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention. Figure 1 ;
[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the first synchronizing pulley;
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Return box; 11. Handle; 12. Placement slot; 13. Return frame; 14. Scanner; 15. Control panel; 16. Caster wheel; 2. First slide rail; 21. Lead screw; 22. Slider; 23. First cavity; 3. First synchronous pulley; 31. Synchronous belt; 32. Annular groove; 33. Sliding column; 34. Servo motor; 35. Second synchronous pulley; 36. Guide roller; 4. First through groove; 41. U-shaped rod; 42. Positioning through groove; 43. Annular magnetic block; 44. Annular electromagnetic block; 45. Distance sensor; 5. First inclined plane; 51. Second inclined plane. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0024] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the present invention discloses a self-service book return device for libraries, comprising a return box 1; a handle 11 fixedly connected to the side wall of the return box 1; two sets of placement slots 12 on each side wall of the return box 1; a return frame 13 slidably connected within the placement slots 12; a scanner 14 fixedly connected to the top of the return box 1; a control plate 15 fixedly connected to the side wall of the return box 1; a set of casters 16 at the bottom of the return box 1; and the return box 1 being pushed out by a pushing component. In the prior art, in libraries, when readers return books, they generally place the books in the return area, and then staff need to re-sort the books in the return area before placing them on the shelves. However, classifying books requires considerable effort from staff, is inconvenient, and increases their workload. Therefore, this invention addresses this issue by having each return box 13 collect one type of book. When a reader places a book in the return area, the reader scans it using a scanner 14. After scanning, the scanner 14 pushes out the corresponding return box 13, which the reader then places in. The return box 13 is then retracted by the push-out component, thus completing the self-service book return process. This method ensures accurate classification and allows staff to easily place books directly onto the corresponding shelves, reducing their workload and improving their efficiency.
[0025] The pushing component includes a first slide groove 2; the return box 1 has multiple sets of first cavities 23; the bottom end of the placement slot 12 has a first slide groove 2; the bottom end of the return frame 13 is fixedly connected to a slider 22; the slider 22 is slidably connected in the first slide groove 2; a lead screw 21 is rotatably connected in the first slide groove 2, and one end of the lead screw 21 extends into the first cavity 23; the slider 22 is connected to the lead screw 21 through a lead screw nut pair; the lead screw 21 is rotated by a power component;
[0026] The power components include a first synchronous pulley 3 and a synchronous belt 31; multiple sets of annular grooves 32 are formed on both sides of the first cavity 23; multiple sets of first synchronous pulleys 3 are provided inside the first cavity 23, and sliding columns 33 are fixedly connected to the first synchronous pulleys 3, with both ends of the sliding columns 33 sliding in the annular grooves 32 on both sides of the first cavity 23; the center point of the annular groove 32 coincides with the center point of the lead screw 21; multiple sets of servo motors 34 are fixedly connected to the side wall of the return box 1; the output end of the servo motor 34 is provided with a second synchronous pulley 35; a set of first synchronous pulleys 3 and second synchronous pulleys 35 are driven by the synchronous belt 31; a set of guide rollers 36 are rotatably connected inside the first cavity 23, and the guide rollers 36 are arranged so that the wrap angle of the synchronous belt 31 and the first synchronous pulleys 3 and the second synchronous pulleys 35 matches the transmission angle; the first synchronous pulleys 3 are connected to the lead screw 21 through a connecting unit.
[0027] The connecting unit includes a first through groove 4; the lead screw 21 has a first through groove 4 at its end in the first cavity 23; a U-shaped rod 41 is slidably connected to the first through groove 4, and the side wall of the U-shaped rod 41 is fixed to the side wall of the first through groove 4 by a spring; a set of positioning through grooves 42 are provided on the first synchronous pulley 3, and the set of positioning through grooves 42 are circularly distributed; an annular magnetic block 43 is fixed to the side wall of the U-shaped rod 41; a set of annular electromagnetic blocks 44 are fixed to both side walls of the first cavity 23, and when the annular electromagnetic blocks 44 are energized, the annular electromagnetic blocks 44 and the annular magnetic blocks 43 repel each other; the center lines of the annular electromagnetic blocks 44, the annular magnetic blocks 43, the annular groove 32, and the first synchronous pulley 3 coincide.
[0028] A distance sensor 45 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the first chute 2;
[0029] During operation, after the scanner 14 scans the books to be returned, the annular electromagnetic block 44 at the corresponding return box 13 position is energized, causing the annular electromagnetic block 44 and the annular magnetic block 43 to repel each other. Simultaneously, the servo motor 34 at the corresponding position operates, causing the first synchronous wheel 3 to rotate. At the same time, the pushing action of the annular magnetic block 43 causes the U-shaped block on the annular magnetic block 43 to engage in the positioning groove of the first synchronous wheel 3. The rotation of the first synchronous wheel 3 drives the lead screw 21 at the corresponding position to rotate, thereby moving the slider 22 and allowing the return box 13 to extend out of the placement groove 12. At this time, the return boxes 13 at other positions do not... The system ensures accuracy by allowing only the corresponding category of return box 13 to extend. Simultaneously, due to the distance sensor 45, the servo motor 34 stops after the return box 13 moves to the designated position, allowing the user to place the book inside. The control tablet 15 controls the working interval of the servo motor 34; for example, after the return box 13 reaches the designated position, the servo motor 34 stops for ten or twenty seconds, then restarts in the opposite direction, returning the return box 13 to its original position. The distance sensor 45 then controls the servo motor 34 to stop again, thus completing the self-service return operation.
[0030] The bottom of the return frame 13 is provided with a first inclined surface 5; the side wall of the return frame 13 is provided with a second inclined surface 51; the first inclined surface 5 and the second inclined surface 51 are vertically distributed; during operation, the first inclined surface 5 and the second inclined surface 51 make it easy to put books in, and the books are placed in the return frame 13 at a slight upward tilt, so as to prevent the books from falling out of the return frame 13.
[0031] Working principle: After the scanner 14 scans the book to be returned, the annular electromagnetic block 44 at the corresponding return frame 13 position is energized, causing the annular electromagnetic block 44 and the annular magnetic block 43 to repel each other. At the same time, the servo motor 34 at the corresponding position works, causing the first synchronous wheel 3 to rotate. Simultaneously, the push of the annular magnetic block 43 causes the U-shaped block on the annular magnetic block 43 to engage in the positioning groove of the first synchronous wheel 3. The rotation of the first synchronous wheel 3 drives the lead screw 21 at the corresponding position to rotate, thereby moving the slider 22 and allowing the return frame 13 to extend out of the placement groove 12. At this time, the return frames 13 at other positions do not move. The system ensures accuracy by allowing only the corresponding category of return box 13 to extend. Simultaneously, due to the distance sensor 45, the servo motor 34 stops after the return box 13 moves to the designated position, allowing the user to place the book inside. The control tablet 15 controls the working interval of the servo motor 34; for example, after the return box 13 reaches the designated position, the servo motor 34 stops for ten or twenty seconds, then restarts in the opposite direction, returning the return box 13 to its original position. The distance sensor 45 then controls the servo motor 34 to stop again, thus completing the self-service return operation.
[0032] The terms "front," "back," "left," "right," "top," and "bottom" all refer to the figures in the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 Based on the perspective of the observer, the side of the device facing the observer is defined as the front, the left side of the observer is defined as the left, and so on.
[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., 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 and 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 limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0034] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A self-service return device for libraries, characterized in that, The return box (1) includes a handle (11) fixedly attached to the side wall of the return box (1); two sets of placement slots (12) are provided on both side walls of the return box (1); a return frame (13) is slidably connected in the placement slot (12); a scanner (14) is fixedly attached to the top of the return box (1); a control plate (15) is fixedly attached to the side wall of the return box (1); a set of universal wheels (16) is provided at the bottom of the return box (1); the return box (1) is pushed out by a pushing component.
2. The self-service return device for libraries according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pushing component includes a first slide groove (2); the return box (1) has multiple sets of first cavities (23); the bottom end of the placement slot (12) has a first slide groove (2); the bottom end of the return frame (13) is fixedly connected to a slider (22); the slider (22) is slidably connected in the first slide groove (2); a lead screw (21) is rotatably connected in the first slide groove (2), and one end of the lead screw (21) extends into the first cavity (23); the slider (22) is connected to the lead screw (21) through a lead screw nut pair; the lead screw (21) is rotated by a power component.
3. A self-service return device for libraries according to claim 2, characterized in that, The power component includes a first synchronous pulley (3) and a synchronous belt (31); multiple sets of annular grooves (32) are opened on both sides of the first cavity (23); multiple sets of first synchronous pulleys (3) are provided in the first cavity (23), and sliding columns (33) are fixedly connected to the first synchronous pulleys (3), and the two ends of the sliding columns (33) slide in the annular grooves (32) on both sides of the first cavity (23); the center point of the annular groove (32) coincides with the center point of the lead screw (21); the return box (1) is fixedly connected to the side wall with Multiple servo motors (34); the output end of the servo motor (34) is provided with a second synchronous pulley (35); a set of first synchronous pulleys (3) and second synchronous pulleys (35) are driven by a synchronous belt (31); a set of guide rollers (36) are rotatably connected in the first cavity (23), and the guide rollers (36) are set so that the wrap angle of the synchronous belt (31) and the first synchronous pulley (3) and the second synchronous pulley (35) matches the transmission angle; the first synchronous pulley (3) is connected to the lead screw (21) through a connecting unit.
4. A self-service return device for libraries according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting unit includes a first through groove (4); the lead screw (21) is provided with a first through groove (4) at the end of the first cavity (23); a U-shaped rod (41) is slidably connected to the first through groove (4), and the side wall of the U-shaped rod (41) is fixed to the side wall of the first through groove (4) by a spring; a set of positioning through grooves (42) is provided on the first synchronous pulley (3), and the set of positioning through grooves (42) is circularly distributed; an annular magnetic block (43) is fixed to the side wall of the U-shaped rod (41); a set of annular electromagnetic blocks (44) is fixed to both side walls of the first cavity (23), and when the annular electromagnetic block (44) is energized, the annular electromagnetic block (44) and the annular magnetic block (43) repel each other; the center lines of the annular electromagnetic block (44), the annular magnetic block (43), the annular groove (32) and the first synchronous pulley (3) coincide.
5. A self-service return device for libraries according to claim 4, characterized in that, A distance sensor (45) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the first chute (2).
6. A self-service return device for libraries according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the return frame (13) is provided with a first inclined surface (5); the side wall of the return frame (13) is provided with a second inclined surface (51); the first inclined surface (5) and the second inclined surface (51) are vertically distributed.