Postcard printing terminal

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of postcard printing terminal machines, in particular to a postcard printing terminal machine which comprises a machine body. An operation screen is arranged on the upper portion of the front face of the machine body, a seal inlet, a delivery inlet and a postcard outlet are formed in the front face, an inbox communicated with the delivery inlet is arranged on the side portion, and a maintenance door and a postcard putting-in door are arranged on the rear side. An automatic stamping machine is arranged on the inner side of the stamping inlet in the machine body, a paper feeding mechanism is arranged above the stamping inlet, a printer installed on a drawing plate is arranged below the paper feeding mechanism, and the two ends of the drawing plate are connected with the inner side wall of the machine body through sliding rails. The whole process achieves automatic operation of printing, stamping and delivery, manual intervention of the stamping link is not needed, and operation is convenient, fast and efficient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of postcard printing terminal technology, and in particular to a postcard printing terminal. Background Technology

[0002] In tourism and cultural commemoration settings, postcard printing terminals serve as convenient self-service devices, meeting users' needs for instant printing and sending of personalized postcards. However, an existing postcard printing and advertising terminal (publication number 201420323668.5) exhibits significant shortcomings in practical applications: firstly, its spatial layout is inefficient, only equipped with a printer for printing, and the printer has a limited capacity for postcards, requiring frequent paper replenishment; secondly, it lacks an automatic stamping function, requiring users to find staff to stamp their printed postcards before mailing, resulting in a cumbersome process that reduces user convenience and autonomy, failing to meet the demands of modern self-service equipment for efficiency and intelligence. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to effectively solve the problems in the background art mentioned above, this utility model proposes a postcard printing terminal.

[0004] The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0005] A postcard printing terminal includes a body; the upper part of the front of the body is provided with an operation screen, a stamping entrance, a delivery entrance and a postcard exit are respectively provided on the front, a collection box communicating with the delivery entrance is provided on the side, and a maintenance door and a postcard insertion door are provided on the rear side; an automatic stamping machine is provided inside the body inside the stamping entrance, a paper feeding mechanism is provided above it, and a printer mounted on a pull-out plate is provided below the paper feeding mechanism. The two ends of the pull-out plate are connected to the internal side wall of the body through slide rails.

[0006] Preferably, an equipment box is provided at the bottom of the interior of the machine body, and an equipment box cover is provided on the equipment box.

[0007] Preferably, the automatic stamping machine adopts an existing automatic stamping device, and its installation position corresponds to the stamping inlet, for automatically stamping postcards.

[0008] Preferably, the paper feeding mechanism includes a base, a carton, feeding wheels, an angle adjustment plate, a pusher plate, and a counterweight; the base is fixed inside the machine body, the carton is installed on the base, and an inclined bottom plate is provided inside the carton; there are at least two feeding wheels, which are arranged at intervals along the feeding shaft and fixed to the feeding shaft, and the two ends of the feeding shaft are installed at the bottom of the carton through bearings and are connected to the feeding motor installed at the bottom of the carton through belts, and the outer circumferential surface of the feeding wheels contacts the postcard at the bottom of the carton.

[0009] Preferably, the side wall of the carton is provided with a guide groove and an arc adjustment groove; the two ends of the angle adjustment plate are connected to the arc adjustment groove by bolts, and can rotate around the bolts in the arc adjustment groove to adjust the distance between the bottom of the angle adjustment plate and the inclined base plate.

[0010] Preferably, the counterweight is fixed to the rear side of the pusher plate, and the two ends of the pusher plate are slidably connected to the guide groove through pins, so that the pusher plate can move up and down along the extension direction of the guide groove.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the carton is provided with a card sensing sensor, which is electrically connected to an alarm device to sense whether the postcard has been fed out by the paper feeding mechanism. If no postcard is sensed, the alarm device is triggered to issue a paper replenishment prompt.

[0012] Preferably, the lower part of the carton is provided with a baffle, which forms a preset angle with the paper feeding mechanism's output direction to change the trajectory of the postcard when it is sent out and make it fall into the printer below.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: This postcard printing terminal allows users to select postcards to print via an operation screen. The paper feeding mechanism feeds blank postcards into the printer for printing. After printing, the postcards are removed from the postcard exit and then stamped by an automatic stamping machine through the stamping entrance. Finally, the postcards are deposited into a collection box connected to the delivery entrance for unified collection and mailing by staff. The entire process automates printing, stamping, and delivery without requiring manual intervention in the stamping process, making it convenient and efficient. The paper feeding mechanism is equipped with a tilting base plate, angle adjustment plate, counterweight, and baffle, which can adjust the paper feeding distance, stably push the postcards, and precisely change the movement trajectory to ensure smooth paper feeding and avoid paper jams. The printer is mounted on a pull-out plate and connected to the side wall of the machine body via a slide rail, facilitating maintenance and replacement. A maintenance door and a postcard insertion door are located on the rear of the machine body, and a collection box is located on the side. The space layout is reasonable, which not only facilitates equipment maintenance and paper replenishment but also realizes the integration of the entire postcard processing process, improving the practicality of the terminal and the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present invention from another direction;

[0016] Figure 3 This is an enlarged internal view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the positions of the paper feeding mechanism and the printer in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5This is a perspective view of the paper feeding mechanism in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the paper feeding mechanism in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0020] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways, rotated 90 degrees, or in other orientations, and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0021] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. Figure 1-6 As shown, the main body of this postcard printing terminal is a rectangular body 1, and the following functional modules are provided on its front and sides:

[0022] Top front: Installs operation screen 11 (touch LCD display) for user interaction such as selecting postcard templates and entering printing content.

[0023] Front side: Features a stamping entrance 12, a mailing entrance 13, and a postcard exit 14. Among them:

[0024] Stamping entrance 12: Used for users to insert printed postcards, and internally connected to automatic stamping machine 2;

[0025] Postage Inlet 13: After completing the stamping, the user can put the postcard in here, which is connected to the side mailbox 15 (used to temporarily store postcards to be mailed).

[0026] Postcard Output 14: Printed postcards are output here.

[0027] Side of the machine: A mail box 15 is installed, which is connected to the delivery inlet 13 through an internal passage and supports drawer-type removal for regular cleaning by staff.

[0028] Rear side of the machine: A maintenance door 16 (openable door panel) is provided for easy maintenance of internal equipment; a postcard insertion door 17 is provided at the top for replenishing blank postcards into the carton 32.

[0029] The machine body is equipped with an automatic stamping machine 2, a paper feeding mechanism 3, and a printer 4.

[0030] The automatic stamping machine 2 is located inside the machine body inside the stamping inlet 12, and adopts existing technology (such as the automatic stamping device with patent numbers 201710035798.7 or 201910840202.X). When the user inserts the printed postcard into the stamping inlet 12, the automatic stamping machine 2 stamps the postcard halfway in, completing the stamping action (such as postmark, commemorative medal, etc.). After stamping, the postcard is retrieved by the user and then put into the delivery inlet 13.

[0031] The paper feeding mechanism 3 is located inside the upper part of the machine body and is used to store blank postcards and feed paper to the printer 4. Its structure includes a base 31, a carton 32, a feeding wheel 33, an angle adjustment plate 34, a pusher plate 35, a counterweight 36, a guide groove 37, an arc adjustment groove 38, a card sensing sensor 39, and a baffle 310.

[0032] The base 31 is fixedly installed inside the machine body, supporting the entire paper feeding mechanism. A cardboard box 32 is mounted on the base 31, with an internal inclined base plate 30 (at an angle of 15°-30° to the horizontal plane) for stacking blank postcards. The inclined design allows gravity to automatically slide the postcards towards the feeding rollers 33. There are at least two feeding rollers 33, spaced apart and fixed along the feeding shaft. The two ends of the shaft are mounted on the lower part of the cardboard box 32 via bearings and connected to the feeding motor (installed at the bottom of the cardboard box) via a belt. When the feeding motor drives the feeding shaft to rotate, the feeding rollers 33 separate the bottom layer of postcards through a crushing action, causing them to slide down the inclined base plate 30.

[0033] The angle adjustment plate 34 is connected to the arc adjustment groove 38 on the side wall of the carton 32 by bolts at both ends. It can rotate around the bolts in the groove to adjust the distance between the bottom of the angle adjustment plate 34 and the inclined base plate 30 (i.e. the limiting gap for the stacking height of postcards), so as to prevent multiple postcards from being sent out at the same time.

[0034] The pusher plate 35 is slidably connected to the guide groove 37 on the side wall of the carton 32 by pins at both ends, and can move up and down in the vertical direction; the counterweight 36 is fixed to the rear side of the pusher plate 35, and uses gravity to keep the pusher plate 35 pressed on the top of the postcard stack, ensuring that the postcards are in close contact with the feeding wheel 33 and improving the stability of paper feeding.

[0035] The card sensor 39 is installed at the bottom outlet of the cardboard box 32 and is electrically connected to an alarm device (such as a buzzer or screen display). When the sensor does not detect a postcard passing by, it triggers an alarm to prompt staff to replenish the paper.

[0036] The baffle 310 is located at the lower outlet of the carton 32 and forms a preset angle (such as 45°) with the paper feeding direction. It is used to change the trajectory of the postcard so that it falls smoothly into the printer 4 below, avoiding deviation or paper jam.

[0037] The printer 4 is mounted on the pull-out plate 5 and is used to print postcard content (such as patterns, text, stamps, etc.) selected by the user. The pull-out plate 5 is connected to the internal side wall of the printer body via slide rails at both ends, allowing for horizontal removal. When it is necessary to replace ink cartridges, clear paper jams, or maintain the printer, the pull-out plate 5 can be pulled out directly, making operation convenient.

[0038] The lower part of the machine body is provided with an equipment box 6, which is used to house core equipment such as power supply, control circuit board, and communication module.

[0039] In use, staff insert blank postcards into the cardboard box 32 through the postcards on the back through the door 17. The pusher plate 35 presses the paper stack tightly under the action of the counterweight 36, and the angle adjustment plate 34 adjusts to a suitable gap according to the thickness of the paper stack.

[0040] Select a postcard template on screen 11, enter recipient information, personalized content, etc., and trigger the print command after confirmation.

[0041] The feeding motor of the paper feeding mechanism 3 starts, the feeding wheel 33 separates the postcards, and they fall into the printer 4 guided by the baffle 310.

[0042] After printer 4 finishes printing, the postcard is output from postcard outlet 14 on the front.

[0043] The user inserts the printed postcard into the stamping inlet 12, and the automatic stamping machine 2 automatically stamps it. The user then puts the stamped postcard into the delivery inlet 13, where it falls into the side collection box 15 through the internal channel. Staff members periodically retrieve the postcards from the collection box 15 and mail them out.

[0044] This postcard printing terminal features an integrated design and automated mechanical control. The front operation screen, stamping entrance, delivery entrance, and postcard exit form a smooth user operation path. The side inbox and rear paper replenishment and maintenance doors balance ease of use and maintenance efficiency. The internal paper feeding mechanism uses a combination of a tilting base plate, angle adjustment plate, and counterweight to ensure precise separation and delivery of individual postcards. Combined with a pull-out printer and a mature automatic stamping machine, it achieves full automation of the printing and stamping process. The equipment box integrates core electronic components and incorporates a paper shortage alarm function from a card sensor, further enhancing operational stability and maintenance efficiency. The overall structure is compact and rational, optimizing the user's self-service experience while reducing the risk of paper jams through mechanical error-proofing design, significantly improving the efficiency and automation level of postcard printing and mailing.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A postcard printing terminal, characterized in that, The machine includes a body (1); the upper part of the front of the body (1) is provided with an operation screen (11), and the front is provided with a stamping entrance (12), a delivery entrance (13) and a postcard outlet (14), the side is provided with a mail box (15) connected to the delivery entrance (13), and the rear is provided with a maintenance door (16) and a postcard insertion door (17); the inside of the body (1) is provided with an automatic stamping machine (2) inside the stamping entrance (12), a paper feeding mechanism (3) is provided above, and a printer (4) is provided below the paper feeding mechanism (3) on a pull-out plate (5), and the two ends of the pull-out plate (5) are connected to the inner side wall of the body (1) through slide rails.

2. The postcard printing terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The machine body (1) has an equipment box (6) located at the bottom inside, and the equipment box (6) has an equipment box cover (61).

3. The postcard printing terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic stamping machine (2) adopts an existing automatic stamping device, and its installation position corresponds to the stamping entrance (12) for automatically stamping postcards.

4. The postcard printing terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The paper feeding mechanism (3) includes a base (31), a carton (32), a feeding wheel (33), an angle adjustment plate (34), a pusher plate (35), and a counterweight (36). The base (31) is fixed inside the machine body (1), and the carton (32) is installed on the base (31), with an inclined bottom plate (30) inside. There are at least two feeding wheels (33), which are arranged at intervals along the feeding shaft and fixed to the feeding shaft. The two ends of the feeding shaft are installed at the bottom of the carton (32) through bearings and are connected to the feeding motor installed at the bottom of the carton (32) through a belt. The outer circumference of the feeding wheel (33) contacts the postcard at the bottom of the carton (32).

5. The postcard printing terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that, The side wall of the carton (32) is provided with a guide groove (37) and an arc adjustment groove (38); the two ends of the angle adjustment plate (34) are connected to the arc adjustment groove (38) by bolts, and can rotate around the bolts in the arc adjustment groove (38) to adjust the distance between the bottom of the angle adjustment plate (34) and the inclined base plate (30).

6. The postcard printing terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that, The counterweight (36) is fixed to the rear side of the pusher plate (35). The two ends of the pusher plate (35) are slidably connected to the guide groove (37) through pins, so that the pusher plate (35) can move up and down along the extension direction of the guide groove (37).

7. The postcard printing terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the carton (32) is provided with a card sensing sensor (39), which is electrically connected to the alarm device and is used to sense whether the postcard is sent out through the paper feeding mechanism (3). If no postcard is sensed, the alarm device is triggered to issue a paper replenishment prompt.

8. The postcard printing terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that, The carton (32) is provided with a baffle (310) at the bottom. The baffle (310) forms a preset angle with the paper feeding mechanism (3) in the paper feeding direction, which is used to change the motion trajectory of the postcard when it is sent out and make it fall into the printer (4) below.

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