Portable cashier card reader device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of cashier card readers, and particularly relates to a portable cashier card reader device, which comprises a placement seat, a plurality of fixed suction cups are mounted at the bottom of the placement seat, a rotating disc is rotatably mounted at the top of the placement seat, a vertical column is fixedly mounted at the top of the rotating disc, a U-shaped plate is arranged above the vertical column, and the U-shaped plate is arranged above the vertical column. A cashier card reader is rotationally installed in the U-shaped plate, and an adjusting mechanism is arranged between the U-shaped plate and the stand column. A rotating shaft is rotatably installed on the inner walls of the two sides of the U-shaped plate, a rotating seat is fixedly installed on the rotating shaft, the cash register card reader is fixedly installed on the rotating seat, the front end of the rotating shaft extends to the front of the U-shaped plate and is fixedly provided with a rotating plate, and an insertion mechanism is arranged between the rotating plate and the U-shaped plate. According to the utility model, the design is reasonable, angle and height adjustment and direction rotation are realized by using the insertion mechanism, the adjusting mechanism and the rotating structure, the stability, the flexibility and the operation convenience are realized, and the transaction efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cash register card reader technology, and in particular to a portable cash register card reader device. Background Technology

[0002] In commercial transactions, card readers are indispensable devices used to read information from bank cards, membership cards, and other cards to complete payment and identity verification operations.

[0003] However, existing card readers have some limitations in use. For example, their placement is relatively fixed, making it difficult to flexibly adjust according to the actual layout of the checkout counter and the user habits of the operators. At the same time, when customers are required to enter their passwords, operators often have to pick up the card reader and hand it to the customer, which is inconvenient, affects transaction efficiency, and may also pose a risk of the device being dropped and damaged. Therefore, we propose a portable card reader device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a convenient cash register card reader device.

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

[0006] A portable POS card reader device includes a base with multiple suction cups mounted on its bottom. A rotating disk is rotatably mounted on the top of the base, and a column is fixedly mounted on the top of the rotating disk. A U-shaped plate is positioned above the column, and a POS card reader is rotatably mounted inside the U-shaped plate. An adjustment mechanism is provided between the U-shaped plate and the column. Rotating shafts are rotatably mounted on the inner walls of both sides of the U-shaped plate, and rotating seats are fixedly mounted on the rotating shafts. The POS card reader is fixedly mounted on the rotating seats. The front end of the rotating shaft extends to the front of the U-shaped plate and is fixedly mounted on a rotating plate. An insertion mechanism is provided between the rotating plate and the U-shaped plate.

[0007] Preferably, the mating mechanism includes a fixing groove, a threaded hole, and a locking bolt. The front side of the U-shaped plate has multiple fixing grooves, and the front side of the rotating plate has a threaded hole. A locking bolt that matches the fixing groove is installed in the threaded hole.

[0008] Preferably, the number of fixing slots is set to six to ten, and the six to ten fixing slots are arranged in a ring with equal spacing.

[0009] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes a threaded groove and an adjustment screw. The threaded groove is formed on the top of the column, and the adjustment screw is threadedly installed in the threaded groove. The top end of the adjustment screw is fixedly installed on the U-shaped plate.

[0010] Preferably, a fixing nut is threaded onto the adjusting screw, and the fixing nut is located above the column.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the placement seat is provided with a rotating groove, in which a rotating seat is rotatably installed, and the rotating seat is fixedly connected to the rotating disk.

[0012] Preferably, the outer side of the rotating seat is provided with a plurality of hemispherical grooves at equal intervals in an annular shape, a movable groove is provided on the inner wall of one side of the rotating groove, a protrusion adapted to the hemispherical groove is slidably installed in the movable groove, a fixing spring is fixedly installed on one side of the movable groove, and one end of the fixing spring is fixedly installed on the protrusion.

[0013] Preferably, the number of fixed suction cups is set to four to eight, and the four to eight fixed suction cups are arranged in a ring with equal spacing.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. It has the ability to flexibly adjust the angle, and the fixed suction cup is placed firmly. The locking bolt in the insertion mechanism cooperates with the fixing groove to release or fix the rotating plate. Rotating the rotating plate can drive the cash register card reader to adjust the angle to meet different usage needs.

[0016] 2. It features convenient height adjustment. The adjusting screw of the adjustment mechanism interacts with the threaded groove, which can drive the U-shaped plate and the cash register card reader to move up and down. The fixing nut ensures that the height is stable after adjustment, making it suitable for operators of different heights.

[0017] 3. It features user-friendly operation. Rotating the column can drive the card reader to rotate. The protrusion and hemispherical groove work together to fix the rotating disk, which can turn the card reader towards the customer, making it easier for the customer to enter the password, improving transaction efficiency and reducing the risk of equipment damage. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a convenient cash register card reader device proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of a portable cash register card reader device proposed in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram for point 2;

[0021] Figure 4 Another partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of 2

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of part A of a convenient cash register card reader device proposed in this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 101, Placement base; 102, Fixed suction cup; 103, Rotating disk; 104, Column; 105, U-shaped plate; 106, Cash register card reader; 201, Rotating shaft; 202, Rotating base; 203, Rotating plate; 301, Fixed groove; 302, Threaded hole; 303, Locking bolt; 401, Threaded groove; 402, Adjusting screw; 403, Fixed nut; 501, Rotating groove; 502, Rotating base; 601, Hemispherical groove; 602, Moving groove; 603, Protrusion; 604, Fixed spring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-5 This application will be described in further detail.

[0025] This application discloses a portable cash register card reader device.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-5 A portable POS card reader 106 device includes a placement base 101, with multiple fixed suction cups 102 installed at the bottom of the placement base 101, a rotating disk 103 rotatably mounted on the top of the placement base 101, a column 104 fixedly mounted on the top of the rotating disk 103, a U-shaped plate 105 provided above the column 104, a POS card reader 106 rotatably mounted inside the U-shaped plate 105, and an adjustment mechanism provided between the U-shaped plate 105 and the column 104; a rotating shaft 201 rotatably mounted on the inner walls of both sides of the U-shaped plate 105, a rotating seat 502 fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft 201, and the POS card reader 106 fixedly mounted on the rotating seat 502; the front end of the rotating shaft 201 extends to the front of the U-shaped plate 105 and a rotating plate 203 is fixedly mounted thereon, and an insertion mechanism is provided between the rotating plate 203 and the U-shaped plate 105.

[0027] In this embodiment, the mating mechanism includes a fixing slot 301, a threaded hole 302, and a locking bolt 303. Multiple fixing slots 301 are provided on the front side of the U-shaped plate 105, and a threaded hole 302 is provided on the front side of the rotating plate 203. A locking bolt 303, compatible with the fixing slot 301, is threaded into the threaded hole 302. The number of fixing slots 301 is set to six to ten, and these six to ten fixing slots 301 are arranged in a ring with equal spacing. This design allows the cash register reader 106 to have more adjustable angle settings, accurately adapting to the operating habits of different operators and various complex cash register scenarios, effectively improving the flexibility and adaptability of the equipment.

[0028] In this embodiment, the adjustment mechanism includes a threaded groove 401 and an adjusting screw 402. The threaded groove 401 is formed on the top of the column 104, and the adjusting screw 402 is threadedly installed in the threaded groove 401. The top end of the adjusting screw 402 is fixedly installed on the U-shaped plate 105. A fixing nut 403 is threaded onto the adjusting screw 402, and the fixing nut 403 is located above the column 104. The fixing nut 403 can provide secondary fixation for the adjusting screw 402, effectively preventing the adjusting screw 402 from loosening even in environments with frequent vibrations during cash register operations. This ensures the stability of the cash register reader 106 after height adjustment and avoids affecting the user experience due to height changes.

[0029] In this embodiment, a rotating groove 501 is provided on the top of the placement base 101, and a rotating seat 502 is rotatably installed in the rotating groove 501, and the rotating seat 502 is fixedly connected to the rotating disk 103. This rotating connection method allows the rotating disk 103 to rotate flexibly on the placement base 101, providing basic structural support for rotating the cash register reader 106 to the customer's direction, and ensuring the smoothness of the device's turning operation under different usage requirements.

[0030] In this embodiment, the outer side of the rotating base 502 is provided with a plurality of hemispherical grooves 601 at equal intervals in a ring. A movable groove 602 is provided on the inner wall of one side of the rotating groove 501. A protrusion 603 adapted to the hemispherical groove 601 is slidably installed in the movable groove 602. A fixing spring 604 is fixedly installed on one side of the movable groove 602, and one end of the fixing spring 604 is fixedly installed on the protrusion 603. When the rotating disk 103 rotates to the position, the protrusion 603 is engaged in the hemispherical groove 601 under the action of the fixing spring 604, realizing automatic locking. The rotating disk 103 can be fixed without additional operation, which is simple and convenient. At the same time, it ensures the stability of the cash register card reader 106 after rotation and prevents it from shaking randomly.

[0031] In this embodiment, the number of fixed suction cups 102 is set to four to eight, and the four to eight fixed suction cups 102 are arranged in a ring with equal spacing. The ring-shaped and equally spaced fixed suction cups 102 can apply adsorption force to the placement seat 101 from multiple directions. Compared with a single or non-uniformly distributed suction cup, it can significantly enhance the adhesion between the device and the cashier counter surface, effectively preventing the device from shifting or tipping over during use, and ensuring the safety of the equipment.

[0032] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Multiple suction cups 102 facilitate the placement of the card reader 106 on the cash register counter. By rotating the locking bolt 303, under the action of the threaded hole 302, the locking bolt 303 rotates and moves simultaneously, allowing it to insert into or disengage from the corresponding fixing slot 301. This achieves the purpose of fixing and releasing the rotating plate 203. Rotating the rotating plate 203 causes the rotating shaft 201, rotating seat 502, and card reader 106 to rotate, allowing for adjustment of the placement angle of the card reader 106 as needed. Rotating the adjusting screw 402, in the threaded slot 4... Under the action of 01, the adjusting screw 402 can rotate and move at the same time. The adjusting screw 402 can move the U-shaped plate 105 and the cash register card reader 106, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the placement height of the cash register card reader 106 as needed. When the staff inserts the card into the cash register card reader 106 and the customer needs to enter the password, by rotating the column 104, the column 104 can drive the rotating disk 103 and the cash register card reader 106 to rotate. With the cooperation of the protrusion 603 and the hemispherical groove 601, the rotated rotating disk 103 can be fixed, and the cash register card reader 106 can be rotated to the customer's direction, making it convenient for the customer to enter the password and use.

[0033] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A portable card reader / POS device, characterized in that, The device includes a placement base (101), the bottom of which is equipped with multiple fixed suction cups (102), and a rotating disk (103) is rotatably mounted on the top of the placement base (101). A column (104) is fixedly mounted on the top of the rotating disk (103), and a U-shaped plate (105) is provided above the column (104). A cash register card reader (106) is rotatably mounted inside the U-shaped plate (105), and an adjustment mechanism is provided between the U-shaped plate (105) and the column (104). Rotating shafts (201) are rotatably mounted on the inner walls of both sides of the U-shaped plate (105). Rotating seats (502) are fixedly mounted on the rotating shafts (201), and the cash register card reader (106) is fixedly mounted on the rotating seats (502). The front end of the rotating shafts (201) extends to the front of the U-shaped plate (105) and a rotating plate (203) is fixedly mounted thereon. An interlocking mechanism is provided between the rotating plate (203) and the U-shaped plate (105).

2. A portable cash register card reader device according to claim 1, wherein, The insertion mechanism includes a fixing groove (301), a threaded hole (302) and a locking bolt (303). The front side of the U-shaped plate (105) is provided with multiple fixing grooves (301), and the front side of the rotating plate (203) is provided with a threaded hole (302). The threaded hole (302) is threaded with a locking bolt (303) that is compatible with the fixing groove (301).

3. A portable cash register card reader apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The number of the fixing slots (301) is set to six to ten, and the six to ten fixing slots (301) are arranged in a ring with equal spacing.

4. The portable cash register card reader apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The adjustment mechanism includes a threaded groove (401) and an adjusting screw (402). The threaded groove (401) is opened on the top of the column (104). The adjusting screw (402) is threaded in the threaded groove (401), and the top end of the adjusting screw (402) is fixedly installed on the U-shaped plate (105).

5. A portable cash register card reader apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, The adjusting screw (402) is threaded with a fixing nut (403), and the fixing nut (403) is located above the column (104).

6. A portable cash register card reader apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The top of the placement seat (101) is provided with a rotating groove (501), and a rotating seat (502) is rotatably installed in the rotating groove (501), and the rotating seat (502) is fixedly connected to the rotating disk (103).

7. A portable cash register card reader apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, The outer side of the rotating seat (502) is provided with a plurality of hemispherical grooves (601) at equal intervals in a ring. A movable groove (602) is provided on the inner wall of one side of the rotating groove (501). A protrusion (603) adapted to the hemispherical groove (601) is slidably installed in the movable groove (602). A fixing spring (604) is fixedly installed on one side of the movable groove (602), and one end of the fixing spring (604) is fixedly installed on the protrusion (603).

8. The portable cash register card reader apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The number of fixed suction cups (102) is set to four to eight, and the four to eight fixed suction cups (102) are arranged in a ring with equal spacing.

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