Payment device for vending machine and vending machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic vending, in particular to a payment device for an unmanned vending machine and the unmanned vending machine. The payment device comprises a shell, a touch screen, a camera, a cover plate and a control assembly, a partition plate is arranged in the shell, and the partition plate divides an accommodating space in the shell into a first accommodating space with a first opening and a second accommodating space with a second opening; the touch screen is mounted in the first accommodating space and seals the first opening; the camera is fixedly connected with the partition plate, is exposed through an opening in the touch screen, and is used for collecting a face image; the cover plate is detachably connected with the shell and is used for sealing the second opening; the control assembly is installed between the cover plate and the partition plate, and the touch screen and the camera are both electrically connected with the control assembly. According to the payment device, the touch screen, the camera and the control assembly are integrated, when the payment device is used, only the vending machine needs to be electrically connected with the control assembly through the cable, wiring is simple, and cost reduction is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated vending technology, and in particular to a payment device for an unmanned vending machine and an unmanned vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] Existing vending machines offer two payment methods: QR code payment and facial recognition payment. Correspondingly, each vending machine includes a cabinet, camera, touchscreen, and control components. The cabinet comprises a body, door, and electronic lock. The body has a storage compartment for goods and an opening connecting to it. The door opens and closes, and the electronic lock locks the door when it is closed. The camera captures the user's facial image for facial recognition payment. The touchscreen facilitates human-machine interaction and displays the payment QR code. The control components are electrically connected to the camera and touchscreen, controlling the electronic lock to unlock the door based on the image captured by the camera and the information input from the touchscreen. Typically, the camera and touchscreen are mounted on the door, while the control components are mounted on the body. Because these modules are independent, the wiring is numerous and scattered, hindering the simplification of wiring and cost reduction. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a payment device and a vending machine for use in vending machines, so as to simplify wiring and reduce costs.

[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A payment device for an unmanned vending machine includes a housing, a touch screen, a camera, a cover, and a control component. The housing has a partition that divides the internal space into a first accommodating space with a first opening and a second accommodating space with a second opening. The touch screen is installed in the first accommodating space and closes the first opening. The camera is fixedly connected to the partition and protrudes through an opening in the touch screen; the camera is used to capture facial images. The cover is detachably connected to the housing and closes the second opening. The control component is installed between the cover and the partition, and both the touch screen and the camera are electrically connected to the control component.

[0006] As an optional embodiment, the cover plate includes a flat plate and a rear shell. The flat plate is connected to the shell and is made of a metal material. At least a portion of the flat plate is in contact with the partition surface. The rear shell is fixedly connected to the flat plate and protrudes from the outer surface of the flat plate. The rear shell has a third receiving space communicating with the second receiving space. The control component is at least partially installed in the third receiving space.

[0007] As an optional solution, the control component includes an interface, and the rear housing has a slot corresponding to the interface, the slot being for an external connector to pass through and be plugged into the interface.

[0008] As an optional solution, the control component includes a fixing plate and a control plate. The fixing plate is fixedly connected to the flat plate, and the control plate is mounted on the fixing plate and located within the third accommodating space. Both the flat plate and the fixing plate are made of conductive materials. The payment device for the vending machine also includes conductive foam, which is sandwiched between the camera and the flat plate to conduct static electricity accumulated by the camera to the control plate through the flat plate and the fixing plate.

[0009] As an option, the cover plate is provided with a cable pass-through groove for external cables to pass through for electrical connection with the control component.

[0010] Alternatively, the cover plate may be embedded within the second accommodating space.

[0011] As an optional solution, the payment device for the vending machine also includes a speaker, which is fixedly connected to the partition and faces the sound hole on the touch screen. The speaker is also electrically connected to the control component.

[0012] An unmanned vending machine includes a cabinet and a payment device for the vending machine as described above. The payment device for the vending machine is connected to the cabinet. The cabinet includes a cabinet body and a cabinet door. The cabinet body has a cargo compartment for storing goods and an opening communicating with the cargo compartment. The cabinet door is used to open or close the opening.

[0013] As an optional solution, the vending machine also includes an electric lock and a cargo camera. Both the electric lock and the cargo camera are electrically connected to the control component. The electric lock is used to lock the position of the cabinet door when the opening is closed. The cargo camera is used to capture images of the goods taken by the user.

[0014] As an optional feature, the vending machine further includes an installation assembly comprising a mounting frame, a connector, and a pivot. The mounting frame is fixedly connected to the cabinet door, and the connector is fixedly connected to the cover plate. The connector is rotatably connected to the mounting frame via the pivot plate, so that the payment device for the vending machine has a working position and a maintenance position relative to the cabinet door. When the payment device for the vending machine is in the working position, the touch screen is parallel to the surface of the cabinet door. When the payment device for the vending machine is in the maintenance position, the touch screen is angled to the surface of the cabinet door, so that the cover plate is exposed.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] This invention provides a payment device for vending machines. The device includes a housing, a touchscreen, a camera, a cover, and a control component. The housing contains a partition that divides the internal space into a first accommodating space with a first opening and a second accommodating space with a second opening. The touchscreen is installed in the first accommodating space and closes the first opening. The camera is fixedly connected to the partition and protrudes through an opening on the touchscreen; the camera is used to capture facial images. The cover is detachably connected to the housing and closes the second opening. The control component is installed between the cover and the partition. Both the touchscreen and the camera are electrically connected to the control component. This payment device integrates the touchscreen, camera, and control component into one unit. When using this device, the vending machine only needs to be electrically connected to the control component via a cable, simplifying wiring and reducing costs.

[0017] This utility model also provides an unmanned vending machine, which uses the above-mentioned payment device for unmanned vending machines, thus simplifying the wiring and reducing costs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of a payment device for an unmanned vending machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of a payment device for an unmanned vending machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure of the payment device for an unmanned vending machine provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the unmanned vending machine provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the unmanned vending machine provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 10. Payment device; 20. Cabinet; 201. Cabinet body; 202. Cabinet door; 50. Mounting assembly; 510. Mounting bracket; 511. Through hole; 520. Connector; 521. Upper connector; 522. Lower connector; 523. Threaded hole; 530. Shaft;

[0025] 1. Housing; 11. Partition; 12. First receiving space; 2. Touch screen; 21. Opening; 22. Sound hole; 3. Camera; 4. Cover plate; 41. Tablet; 411. Heat dissipation hole; 42. Rear shell; 421. Third receiving space; 422. Slot; 43. Wiring channel; 5. Control assembly; 51. Fixing plate; 52. Control board; 6. Speaker. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical problem solved by this utility model, the technical solution adopted, and the technical effect achieved clearer, the technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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 limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0030] like Figures 1-3As shown, this embodiment provides a payment device 10 for an unmanned vending machine (hereinafter referred to as payment device 10). The payment device 10 includes a housing 1, a touch screen 2, a camera 3, a cover plate 4, and a control component 5. The housing 1 has a partition 11 that divides the internal space of the housing 1 into a first accommodating space 12 with a first opening and a second accommodating space with a second opening (not shown in the figure). The touch screen 2 is installed in the first accommodating space 12 and closes the first opening. The camera 3 is fixedly connected to the partition 11 and protrudes through an opening 21 on the touch screen 2. The camera 3 is used to capture facial images. The cover plate 4 is detachably connected to the housing 1 and closes the second opening. The control component 5 is installed between the cover plate 4 and the partition 11. Both the touch screen 2 and the camera 3 are electrically connected to the control component 5. The payment device 10 provided in this embodiment integrates the touch screen 2, the camera 3, and the control component 5 into one unit. Using the payment device 10 provided in this embodiment simplifies wiring and reduces costs.

[0031] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the cover plate 4 includes a flat plate 41 and a back shell 42. The flat plate 41 is made of metal and is connected to the housing 1, with at least a portion of the flat plate 41 in contact with the partition 11. The back shell 42 is fixedly connected to the flat plate 41 and protrudes from the outer surface of the flat plate 41. The back shell 42 has a third receiving space 421 communicating with the second receiving space. The control component 5 is at least partially installed in the third receiving space 421. By making the flat plate 41, made of metal, in contact with the partition 11, the heat generated by the touch screen 2 located in the first receiving space 12 can be quickly conducted and dissipated. The above-described structural design of the cover plate 4 ensures not only rapid heat dissipation for the touch screen 2 but also accommodates the control component 5. Optionally, the partition 11 has multiple slots for quickly diffusing heat from the first receiving space 12 to the second receiving space; alternatively, the flat plate 41 has multiple heat dissipation holes 411 for heat dissipation of the touch screen 2. Specifically, the rear shell 42 is made of the same material as the flat plate 41. The flat plate 41 has a rectangular opening. The rear shell 42 is a closed box. After the opening of the box is aligned with the rectangular opening on the flat plate 41, the rear shell 42 is welded to the flat plate 41.

[0032] Optionally, in this embodiment, as Figure 3As shown, the control component 5 includes an interface (not shown in the figure), and the rear cover 42 is provided with a slot 422 corresponding to the interface. The slot 422 is used for external connectors to pass through and be plugged into the interface. Specifically, the interface can be a USB interface, RS-485 interface, RS-232 interface, PCI-E bus interface, RTC interface, SIM card slot, or power interface, etc. When using the payment device 10 provided in this embodiment, the control component 5 can also be connected to other electrical components through the interface, thereby supporting more functions.

[0033] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the control component 5 includes a fixing plate 51 and a control plate 52. The fixing plate 51 is fixedly connected to the plate 41, and the control plate 52 is mounted on the fixing plate 51 and located within the third accommodating space 421. Both the plate 41 and the fixing plate 51 are made of conductive material. The payment device 10 also includes conductive foam (not shown in the figure), which is sandwiched between the camera 3 and the plate 41 to conduct the static electricity accumulated on the camera 3 through the plate 41 and the fixing plate 51 to the control plate 52. By setting the conductive foam, not only can the position of the camera 3 be fixed, but the static electricity accumulated on the camera 3 can also be conducted through the plate 41 and the fixing plate 51 to the control plate 52, and then led to the outside by the grounding wire of the control plate 52, thus preventing static electricity accumulation from damaging the camera 3.

[0034] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the cover plate 4 is provided with a cable passage 43, which is used for external cables to pass through and be electrically connected to the control component 5. When the vending machine uses the payment device 10 provided in this embodiment, the first end of the cable passes through the cable passage 43 and is electrically connected to the control component 5, and the second end is electrically connected to the vending machine's electrical components (e.g., an electric lock). The control component 5 controls the operation of the electrical components.

[0035] Optionally, in this embodiment, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the cover plate 4 is embedded in the second receiving space. By embedding the cover plate 4 in the second receiving space, there are no gaps on the side of the payment device 10, reducing the possibility of dust entering the interior of the housing 1, and also making the payment device 10 look more aesthetically pleasing.

[0036] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the payment device 10 also includes a speaker 6, which is fixedly connected to the partition 11 and faces the sound hole 22 on the touch screen 2. The speaker 6 is also electrically connected to the control component 5. By electrically connecting the speaker 6 to the control component 5, the speaker 6 is powered by the control component 5 and controlled to emit sound to prompt the user to open or close the door.

[0037] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, this embodiment also provides an unmanned vending machine, which includes a cabinet 20 and the aforementioned payment device 10. The payment device 10 is connected to the cabinet 20. The cabinet 20 includes a cabinet body 201 and a cabinet door 202. The cabinet body 201 has a cargo compartment for storing goods and an opening communicating with the cargo compartment; the cabinet door 202 is used to open or close the opening. The unmanned vending machine provided in this embodiment, by applying the aforementioned payment device 10, simplifies the wiring and helps reduce costs.

[0038] In this embodiment, the vending machine also includes an electric lock (not shown in the figure) and a goods camera (not shown in the figure). Both the electric lock and the goods camera are electrically connected to the control component 5. The electric lock is used to lock the position of the cabinet door 202 when the opening is closed; the goods camera is used to capture images of the goods taken by the user. Specifically, the camera 3 of the payment device 10 captures the user's facial image and transmits it to the control component 5. The control component 5 uploads the facial image information to the application system. After successful comparison and authorization, the control component 5 controls the electric lock to unlock. During the process of the user opening the cabinet door 202 to take goods, the goods camera captures the taken goods and transmits the goods image information to the control component 5. The control component 5 uploads the goods image information to the merchant, and the merchant deducts the payment to complete the payment.

[0039] In this embodiment, the payment device 10 is fixedly connected to the cabinet door 202. Specifically, as shown... Figure 5 As shown, the vending machine also includes an installation component 50, which includes a mounting frame 510, a connector 520, and a rotating shaft 530. The mounting frame 510 is fixedly connected to the cabinet door 202, and the connector 520 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 4. The connector 520 is rotatably connected to the mounting frame 510 via the rotating shaft 530, so that the payment device 10 has a working position and a maintenance position relative to the cabinet door 202. When the payment device 10 is in the working position, the touch screen 2 is parallel to the surface of the cabinet door 202. When the payment device 10 is in the maintenance position, the touch screen 2 is set at an angle to the surface of the cabinet door 202, so that the cover plate 4 is exposed.

[0040] Optionally, when the payment device 10 is in the working position, the connector 520 is detachably connected to the mounting bracket 510 via fasteners. When the vending machine provided by this solution requires maintenance of the payment device 10, the fasteners are removed, allowing the connector 520 to rotate relative to the mounting bracket 510 around the axis of the pivot 530 to the maintenance position, thereby exposing the cover plate 4 of the payment device 10. Specifically, the mounting bracket 510 has a through hole 511, and the connector 520 has a threaded hole 523. The fastener passes through the through hole 511 and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 523, thereby fixing the connector 520 to the mounting bracket 510. Specifically, the connector 520 includes an upper connector 521 and a lower connector 522 arranged at intervals in the vertical direction. The upper connector 521 and the lower connector 522 are rotatably connected to the mounting bracket 510 via a pivot 530. Specifically, both the upper connector 521 and the lower connector 522 are provided with threaded holes 523, so that both the upper connector 521 and the lower connector 522 are detachably connected to the mounting bracket 510 by fasteners. Optionally, in this embodiment, the mounting bracket 510 is provided with a first cable tray, the cabinet door 202 is provided with a second cable tray, and the vending machine also includes a cable. The first end of the cable is electrically connected to the control component 5 of the payment device 10, and the second end of the cable passes through the cable tray 43, the first cable tray, and the second cable tray on the payment device 10 in sequence, and is electrically connected to the electric lock and the cargo camera.

[0041] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A payment device for an unmanned vending machine, characterized in that, The device includes a housing (1), a touch screen (2), a camera (3), a cover plate (4), and a control component (5). The housing (1) has a partition (11) that divides the accommodating space inside the housing (1) into a first accommodating space (12) with a first opening and a second accommodating space with a second opening. The touch screen (2) is installed in the first accommodating space (12) and closes the first opening. The camera (3) is fixedly connected to the partition (11) and exposed through an opening (21) on the touch screen (2). The camera (3) is used to capture facial images. The cover plate (4) is detachably connected to the housing (1) and is used to close the second opening. The control component (5) is installed between the cover plate (4) and the partition (11). Both the touch screen (2) and the camera (3) are electrically connected to the control component (5).

2. The payment device for an unmanned vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate (4) includes a flat plate (41) and a rear shell (42). The flat plate (41) is connected to the housing (1). The flat plate (41) is made of metal material. At least a portion of the flat plate (41) is in contact with the partition plate (11). The rear shell (42) is fixedly connected to the flat plate (41). The rear shell (42) protrudes from the outer surface of the flat plate (41). The rear shell (42) has a third receiving space (421) that communicates with the second receiving space. The control component (5) is at least partially installed in the third receiving space (421).

3. The payment device for an unmanned vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control component (5) includes an interface, and the rear shell (42) is provided with a slot (422) corresponding to the interface. The slot (422) is used for an external connector to pass through and be plugged into the interface.

4. The payment device for an unmanned vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control component (5) includes a fixing plate (51) and a control plate (52). The fixing plate (51) is fixedly connected to the flat plate (41). The control plate (52) is installed on the fixing plate (51) and is located in the third accommodating space (421). Both the flat plate (41) and the fixing plate (51) are made of conductive material. The payment device for the vending machine also includes conductive foam. The conductive foam is sandwiched between the camera (3) and the flat plate (41) to conduct the static electricity accumulated by the camera (3) to the control plate (52) through the flat plate (41) and the fixing plate (51).

5. The payment device for an unmanned vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The cover plate (4) is provided with a wire groove (43) for external cables to pass through and be electrically connected to the control component (5).

6. The payment device for an unmanned vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The cover plate (4) is embedded in the second accommodating space.

7. The payment device for an unmanned vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The payment device for the vending machine also includes a speaker (6), which is fixedly connected to the partition (11) and opposite to the sound hole (22) on the touch screen (2). The speaker (6) is also electrically connected to the control component (5).

8. An unmanned vending machine, characterized in that, The device includes a cabinet (20) and a payment device for a vending machine as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the payment device for the vending machine is connected to the cabinet (20), the cabinet (20) includes a cabinet body (201) and a cabinet door (202), the cabinet body (201) is provided with a cargo compartment for storing goods and an opening communicating with the cargo compartment; the cabinet door (202) is used to open or close the opening.

9. The unmanned vending machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The unmanned vending machine also includes an electric lock and a cargo camera. The electric lock and the cargo camera are both electrically connected to the control component (5). The electric lock is used to lock the position of the cabinet door (202) when the opening is closed. The cargo camera is used to capture images of the goods taken by the user.

10. The unmanned vending machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The vending machine also includes an installation component (50), which includes a mounting frame (510), a connector (520), and a pivot (530). The mounting frame (510) is fixedly connected to the cabinet door (202), and the connector (520) is fixedly connected to the cover plate (4). The connector (520) is rotatably connected to the mounting frame (510) via the pivot (530) so that the payment device for the vending machine has a working position and a maintenance position relative to the cabinet door (202). When the payment device for the vending machine is in the working position, the touch screen (2) is parallel to the surface of the cabinet door (202). When the payment device for the vending machine is in the maintenance position, the touch screen (2) is set at an angle to the surface of the cabinet door (202) so that the cover plate (4) is exposed.

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