Electronic price tag convenient to assemble

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electronic price tag convenient to assemble. The electronic price tag comprises a shell, a switch piece and a control module, the shell is provided with a containing cavity, an opening is formed in one side of the shell, a through hole is formed in the other side of the shell, the opening and the through hole are both communicated with the containing cavity, a window is formed in the upper surface of the shell, the window is communicated with the containing cavity, and the switch part is hinged to the shell in the mode that the containing cavity can be opened or closed. And the control module is arranged in the accommodating cavity. The two guide ribs extending left and right are arranged on the bottom face of the containing cavity in a protruding mode, the two guide ribs are arranged front and back at intervals to form the guide rail in a surrounding mode, then the guide rail is integrated on the control panel in cooperation with the display screen, when the electronic price tag is assembled, the control module enters the containing cavity from the opening, and under the effect of the guide rail, the control panel can control the electronic price tag. The connector and the display screen are accurately fed into the through hole and the window respectively, the switch piece hinged to the shell can rapidly close the containing cavity, and assembling is completed within the shortest time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic shelf labels, and in particular to an electronic shelf label that is easy to assemble. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic shelf labels, also known as electronic price tags, are electronic display devices with information transmission and reception capabilities. They are primarily used in supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies, and other similar establishments to display price information. Placed on shelves, they replace traditional paper price tags. Each electronic shelf label is connected to the store's computer database via wired or wireless network, displaying the latest product information on its screen. Electronic shelf labels effectively integrate the shelf space into a computer program, eliminating the need for manual price tag changes and ensuring price consistency between the checkout counter and the shelf.

[0003] Currently, most electronic shelf labels on the market have a top and bottom shell design. Assembly requires precisely fitting the control module into its corresponding position within the bottom shell and adjusting the display screen's position. Next, a protective cover for the display screen is installed on the top shell. Finally, the top and bottom shells are joined and secured, with the display screen facing the window. It is evident that the assembly process for electronic shelf labels is cumbersome and inefficient, resulting in relatively high production costs. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing electronic shelf label design. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention addresses the shortcomings of the existing technology, and its main purpose is to provide an electronic shelf label that is easy to assemble. It can effectively solve the problem that the assembly process of existing electronic shelf labels is relatively cumbersome, the assembly efficiency is low, and the production cost of electronic shelf labels is relatively high.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An easy-to-assemble electronic shelf label includes a housing, a switch, and a control module. The housing has a storage cavity with two left-right extending guide ribs protruding from the bottom surface of the cavity. The two guide ribs are arranged at intervals to form a guide rail. One side of the housing has an opening, and the other side has a through hole. Both the opening and the through hole communicate with the storage cavity. The upper surface of the housing has a window that communicates with the storage cavity. The switch is hinged to the housing to open or close the storage cavity. The control module is disposed in the storage cavity and includes a control board, a connector, a display screen, and a power supply. The control board is embedded in the guide rail. The connector is disposed on and connected to the control board, and it enters the through hole and is exposed through the through hole. The display screen is disposed on and connected to the control board, and it is located in the window and is exposed through the window. The power supply is disposed on and connected to the control board.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, a first silicone strip is provided around the periphery of the window, and the switch has a slot in which a second silicone strip is provided. When the switch closes the storage cavity, the first and second silicone strips elastically abut against the periphery of the display screen.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the upper surfaces of both the first and second silicone strips are higher than the surface of the display screen.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the outer casing is provided with a snap hole, and the switch has a snap part. When the switch closes the storage cavity, the snap part is fastened and fixed in the snap hole.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the switch element has anti-slip texture, which is located near the buckle portion.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the switch is provided with a limit post, which blocks the power supply when the switch closes the receiving cavity.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the display screen is mounted on the control panel via support columns.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, as can be seen from the above technical solution:

[0014] Two guide ribs extending to the left and right are provided on the bottom surface of the storage cavity. The two guide ribs are arranged at intervals to form a guide rail. In conjunction with the display screen integrated on the control board, when the electronic price tag is assembled, the control module enters the storage cavity through the opening. Under the action of the guide rail, the control board accurately sends the connector and display screen into the through hole and window respectively. The switch on the outer shell can quickly close the storage cavity, completing the assembly in the shortest possible time.

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of this utility model, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments: Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention in the open state;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention in the closed state;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the outer shell in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0021] 10. Outer shell 11. Storage cavity

[0022] 12. Guide ribs 13. Guide rails

[0023] 14. Opening 15. Through hole

[0024] 16. Window 17. First silicone strip

[0025] 18. Buckle hole 20. Switch component

[0026] 21. Empty groove; 22. Second silicone strip

[0027] 23. Buckle part; 24. Limiting post

[0028] 25. Anti-slip texture; 30. Control module

[0029] 31. Control board 32. Connector

[0030] 33. Display screen 34. Power supply

[0031] 35. Support column. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it illustrates the specific structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, including a housing 10, a switch 20, and a control module 30.

[0033] The outer shell 10 is made of an elastic material and has a certain degree of elasticity. The outer shell 10 has a storage cavity 11. The bottom surface of the storage cavity 11 is provided with two left and right extending guide ribs 12. The two guide ribs 12 are arranged at intervals to form a guide track 13. One side of the outer shell 10 has an opening 14 and the other side of the outer shell 10 has a through hole 15. Both the opening 14 and the through hole 15 are connected to the storage cavity 11. The upper surface of the outer shell 10 has a window 16, which is connected to the storage cavity 11. In this embodiment, a first silicone strip 17 is provided around the periphery of the window 16. The outer shell 10 has a buckle hole 18.

[0034] The switch 20 is hinged to the housing 10 to open or close the storage cavity 11. In this embodiment, the switch 20 has a slot 21, and a second silicone strip 22 is provided in the slot 21. The switch 20 has a buckle 23. The switch 20 is provided with a limit post 24. In addition, the switch 20 has anti-slip texture 25, which is provided near the buckle 23.

[0035] The control module 30 is disposed in the storage cavity 11. The control module 30 includes a control board 31, a connector 32, a display screen 33, and a power supply 34. The control board 31 is embedded in the guide rail 13. The connector 32 is disposed on and connected to the control board 31, and the connector 32 enters and is exposed through the through hole 15. The display screen 33 is disposed on and connected to the control board 31, and is located within and exposed through the window 16. The power supply 34 is disposed on and connected to the control board 31. In this embodiment, the display screen 33 is mounted on the control board 31 via a support column 35.

[0036] Furthermore, when the switch 20 closes the storage cavity 11, the aforementioned first silicone strip 17 and second silicone strip 22 elastically abut against the periphery of the display screen 33, and the upper end surface of the first silicone strip 17 and the upper end surface of the second silicone strip 22 are both higher than the surface of the display screen 33. The fastener 23 is fastened in the fastener hole 18 and fixed, and the limiting post 24 abuts against the power supply 34 to limit its movement.

[0037] The assembly process of this embodiment is described in detail below:

[0038] First, the storage cavity 11 is opened by the switch 20. Then, the control module 30 is inserted into the storage cavity 11 through the opening 14. Under the guidance of the guide rail 13, the control board 31 moves into place. Then, the connector 32 is inserted into the through hole 15. The display screen 33 is embedded in the window 16 and elastically contacts the first silicone strip 17 and the second silicone strip 22. Then, the switch 20 closes the storage cavity 11, and the buckle 23 is fastened in the buckle hole 18.

[0039] The key design feature of this invention is that two guide ribs extending to the left and right are provided on the bottom surface of the storage cavity. The two guide ribs are arranged at intervals to form a guide rail. In conjunction with the display screen integrated on the control board, when the electronic price tag is assembled, the control module enters the storage cavity through the opening. Under the action of the guide rail, the control board accurately sends the connector and display screen into the through hole and window respectively. The switch component hinged on the outer shell can quickly close the storage cavity, completing the assembly in the shortest possible time.

[0040] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An electronic price tag that is easy to assemble, characterized by: The utility model provides a control module and switch piece are arranged in the cavity, and the control module is arranged in the cavity, and the control module includes control panel, connector, display screen and power, the control panel is embedded in the guide track, the connector sets up on the control panel and is connected with control panel, and the connector enters into the through -hole and exposes through the through -hole, the display screen sets up on the control panel and is connected with control panel, the display screen is located in the window and exposes through the window, the power sets up on the control panel and is connected with control panel.

2. The electronic shelf label of claim 1, wherein: The periphery of the window is provided with a first silica gel strip, the switch piece is provided with a slot, the slot is provided with a second silica gel strip, when the switch piece closes the cavity, the first silica gel strip and the second silica gel strip elastically abut against the periphery of the display screen.

3. The electronic shelf label of claim 2, wherein: The upper end surface of the first silica gel strip and the upper end surface of the second silica gel strip are higher than the surface of the display screen.

4. The electronic shelf label of claim 1, wherein: The shell is provided with a buckle hole, the switch piece has a buckle part, when the switch piece closes the cavity, the buckle part is buckled in the buckle hole and fixed.

5. The electronic shelf label of claim 4, wherein: The switch piece has an anti-slip pattern, which is arranged close to the buckle part.

6. The electronic shelf label of claim 1, wherein: The switch piece is provided with a limiting column, when the switch piece closes the cavity, the limiting column abuts against the power supply for limiting.

7. The electronic shelf label of claim 1, wherein: The display screen is arranged on the control panel through a supporting column.

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