POS machine with protective shell
By designing a POS machine with a protective casing, employing a locking knob, magnetic force, and flip plate structure, the problems of poor protection and inconvenient disassembly/reassembly of POS machines are solved, achieving a stable and convenient user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU LUHE ELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing POS machines have poor protection and are inconvenient to disassemble and replace.
A POS machine with a protective shell was designed. The lower and upper outer shells are locked together by a locking knob. Combined with a magnetic force and a flip-up plate structure, a three-layer protection is formed. It is also equipped with an observation window and a silicone wrapping block for easy operation.
It achieves excellent protection while supporting quick disassembly and replacement, making it more stable and convenient to use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of POS machine technology, specifically to a POS machine with a protective casing. Background Technology
[0002] POS stands for Point of Sale, and its full name is Point of Sale Information Management System. It's a terminal reader equipped with barcode or OCR technology, capable of disbursing cash or barter funds. Its main tasks are providing data services and management functions for goods and media transactions, and conducting non-cash settlements. A POS is a multi-functional terminal; when installed in merchant locations and connected to a computer network, it enables automatic electronic fund transfers. It supports functions such as consumption, pre-authorization, balance inquiry, and transfers. It is safe, fast, and reliable. In large transactions, basic business intelligence is difficult to obtain; therefore, implementing a POS system primarily addresses information management blind spots in the retail industry and is an important component of chain store management information systems.
[0003] There is an existing POS machine CN201911368043.4 that can store and hide the card slot, preventing dust from adhering to the card slot inside the card slot and affecting its use, thus extending the service life of the POS machine and reducing the space occupied by the POS machine. However, it has shortcomings. The existing equipment has poor protection effect and cannot be quickly disassembled and replaced, making it inconvenient. Therefore, there is a need for a POS machine with a protective shell to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a POS machine with a protective shell to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as poor protection effect of POS machines, inability to be quickly disassembled and installed, and inconvenience of replacement.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A POS machine with a protective outer shell, comprising a POS machine, a lower outer shell installed on the lower end of the outer wall of the POS machine, and an upper outer shell fitted over the upper end of the outer wall of the POS machine. A locking knob is inserted into the lower end of the POS machine and the lower outer shell. A flip groove is provided on the front side of both the lower and upper outer shells. A first flip plate and a second flip plate are respectively flipped and installed in the flip grooves on the lower and upper outer shells. A telescopic plug is fixedly connected to one end of the first flip plate. A telescopic slot is provided on the inner wall of the second flip plate. A connecting spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slot. One end of the connecting spring is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic plug, and the telescopic plug is inserted into the telescopic slot. Magnetic strips are embedded in the lower edge of the lower outer shell and the upper edge of the upper outer shell. Inner pads are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the lower and upper outer shells. A protective outer layer is attached to the outer walls of the lower and upper outer shells. A buffer layer is embedded between the lower and upper outer shells. An observation window is embedded in the upper end of the upper outer shell. A silicone wrapping block is embedded in one side of the upper end of the observation window. An auxiliary opening is provided on the other side of the upper end of the observation window.
[0006] Preferably, the lower and upper outer casings are installed in a locking assembly with the POS machine via a locking knob.
[0007] Preferably, the lower outer casing is connected to the upper outer casing via a first flip plate and a second flip plate in a flip-opening and closing manner, and the lower outer casing is magnetically spliced and installed with the upper outer casing via a magnetic strip. The first flip plate is elastically telescopically connected to the second flip plate via a telescopic plug and a connecting spring.
[0008] Preferably, the lower and upper outer shells form a three-layer structure consisting of an inner pad, a buffer layer, and a protective outer layer. The inner pad is made of sponge, the buffer layer has a honeycomb structure, and the protective outer layer is made of rubber.
[0009] Preferably, the observation window is made of transparent acrylic material, and the shape of the observation window matches the shape of the POS machine surface.
[0010] Preferably, the silicone encapsulation block is transparent, and its shape matches the shape of the POS machine buttons.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This POS machine with a protective shell can be easily wrapped in three layers by the inner pad, buffer layer and protective outer layer of the POS machine through the bracket, which has a good protective effect. Furthermore, the lower outer shell, magnetic strip and upper outer shell can form a support for placement, which is stable for fixed use. Moreover, the lower outer shell and upper outer shell can be quickly disassembled and assembled by locking knob, which is convenient for replacement and use. In addition, observation and operation can be carried out through the observation window and silicone encasing block, making it more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a front view of a POS machine with a protective outer shell according to the present invention;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a POS machine with a protective outer shell according to the present invention;
[0014] Figure 3 This is a side view of the inner wall structure of a POS machine with a protective outer shell according to the present invention;
[0015] Figure 4 This utility model relates to a POS machine with a protective outer shell. Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0016] Figure 5 This utility model relates to a POS machine with a protective outer shell. Figure 3 Enlarged view at point B in the middle;
[0017] Figure 6 This utility model relates to a POS machine with a protective outer shell. Figure 3 Enlarged view at point C;
[0018] Figure 7 This utility model relates to a POS machine with a protective outer shell. Figure 3 Enlarged view of point D in the middle.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. POS machine, 2. Lower outer casing, 3. Magnetic strip, 4. Upper outer casing, 5. Observation window, 6. Telescopic insert, 7. First flip plate, 8. Inner pad block, 9. Buffer layer, 10. Protective outer layer, 11. Flip groove, 12. Second flip plate, 13. Connecting spring, 14. Telescopic slot, 15. Locking knob, 16. Auxiliary opening, 17. Silicone wrapping block. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0021] Please see Figure 1-7 This utility model provides a technical solution: a POS machine with a protective shell, including a POS machine 1, a lower outer shell 2, a magnetic strip 3, an upper outer shell 4, an observation window 5, a telescopic insert 6, a first flip plate 7, an inner pad block 8, a buffer layer 9, a protective outer layer 10, a flip groove 11, a second flip plate 12, a connecting spring 13, a telescopic slot 14, a locking knob 15, an auxiliary opening 16, and a silicone wrapping block 17. The lower outer shell 2 is installed on the lower end of the outer wall of the POS machine 1, and the upper outer shell 4 is installed on the upper end of the outer wall of the POS machine 1. The lower outer shell 2 and the upper outer shell 4 are locked and spliced with the POS machine 1 by the locking knob 15, which makes it easy to quickly lock and disassemble the lower outer shell 2 and the upper outer shell 4, and facilitates quick replacement.
[0022] The lower outer shell 2 is connected to the upper outer shell 4 by the first flip plate 7 and the second flip plate 12 in a flip-opening and closing manner. The lower outer shell 2 is also magnetically connected to the upper outer shell 4 by the magnetic strip 3. The first flip plate 7 is elastically telescopically connected to the second flip plate 12 by the telescopic plug 6 and the connecting spring 13. This makes it easy and quick to flip the lower outer shell 2 and the upper outer shell 4 to open and close. The magnetic strip 3 can form a support structure for stable placement.
[0023] The lower outer shell 2 and the upper outer shell 4 form a three-layer structure consisting of an inner pad 8, a buffer layer 9, and a protective outer layer 10. The inner pad 8 is made of sponge, the buffer layer 9 has a honeycomb structure, and the protective outer layer 10 is made of rubber. This allows the lower outer shell 2 and the upper outer shell 4 to provide three layers of protection with excellent protective effect. The POS machine 1 and the lower outer shell 2 are fitted with a locking knob 15 at their lower ends. The lower outer shell 2 and the upper outer shell 4 have a flip groove 11 on their front sides. The flip groove 11 on the lower outer shell 2 and the upper outer shell 4 are respectively fitted with a first flip plate 7 and a second flip plate 12. One end of the first flip plate 7 is fixedly connected to a telescopic plug 6. The inner wall of the second flip plate 12 has a telescopic slot 14, and the inner wall of the telescopic slot 14 is fixedly connected to a connecting spring 13. One end of the connecting spring 13 is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic plug 6, and the telescopic plug 6 is fitted into the telescopic slot 14.
[0024] A magnetic strip 3 is embedded in the lower edge of the lower outer shell 2 and the upper edge of the upper outer shell 4. An inner pad 8 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower outer shell 2 and the upper outer shell 4. A protective outer layer 10 is attached to the outer wall of the lower outer shell 2 and the upper outer shell 4. A buffer layer 9 is embedded between the lower outer shell 2 and the upper outer shell 4. An observation window 5 is embedded in the upper end of the upper outer shell 4. A silicone covering block 17 is embedded in one side of the upper end of the observation window 5. The observation window 5 is made of transparent acrylic material and its shape matches the shape of the surface of the POS machine 1, so that the observation window 5 can be displayed intuitively and is easy to use. The silicone covering block 17 is transparent and its shape matches the shape of the buttons on the POS machine 1, so that the silicone covering block 17 can be operated while being protected, making it more convenient to use. An auxiliary opening 16 is provided on the other side of the upper end of the observation window 5.
[0025] Working principle: When using this type of POS machine with a protective shell, firstly, the lower outer shell 2 and the upper outer shell 4 of the device are locked and installed to the POS machine 1 using the locking knob 15. Then, the upper outer shell 4 is flipped and closed to form a protective enclosure. When impacted, it can be protected by three layers: the inner pad 8, the buffer layer 9, and the protective outer layer 10. While the enclosure is in place, it can be directly observed and operated through the observation window 5 and the silicone enclosure block 17. When it needs to be placed for operation, the upper outer shell 4 can be flipped down to the lower end of the lower outer shell 2 by the first flip plate 7, the flip groove 11, the second flip plate 12, the telescopic insert 6, the connecting spring 13, and the telescopic slot 14. It is then magnetically fixed by the magnetic strip 3 for tilting and stable operation. This is the usage process of this type of POS machine with a protective shell.
[0026] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A POS machine with a protective outer shell, comprising a POS machine (1), wherein a lower protective outer shell (2) is installed on the lower end of the outer wall of the POS machine (1), and an upper protective outer shell (4) is installed on the upper end of the outer wall of the POS machine (1), characterized in that: The POS machine (1) and the lower outer casing (2) are fitted with locking knobs (15) at their lower ends. The lower outer casing (2) and the upper outer casing (4) are provided with flip grooves (11). The flip grooves (11) on the lower outer casing (2) and the upper outer casing (4) are respectively fitted with a first flip plate (7) and a second flip plate (12). One end of the first flip plate (7) is fixedly connected to a telescopic plug (6). The inner wall of the second flip plate (12) is provided with a telescopic slot (14). The inner wall of the telescopic slot (14) is fixedly connected to a connecting spring (13). One end of the connecting spring (13) is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic plug (6). The lower outer shell (2) and the upper outer shell (4) are fitted with magnetic strips (3) at the lower edge and the upper edge of the upper outer shell (4). The inner walls of the lower outer shell (2) and the upper outer shell (4) are fixedly connected with inner pads (8). The outer walls of the lower outer shell (2) and the upper outer shell (4) are fitted with protective outer layers (10). The middle of the lower outer shell (2) and the upper outer shell (4) is fitted with a buffer layer (9). The upper end of the upper outer shell (4) is fitted with an observation window (5). The upper side of the observation window (5) is fitted with a silicone wrapping block (17). The other side of the upper end of the observation window (5) is provided with an auxiliary opening (16).
2. A POS machine with a protective casing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower outer casing (2) and the upper outer casing (4) are installed in a locking assembly with the POS machine (1) via a locking knob (15).
3. A POS machine with a protective casing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower outer shell (2) is connected to the upper outer shell (4) in a flip-opening and closing manner through the first flip plate (7) and the second flip plate (12), and the lower outer shell (2) is magnetically spliced to the upper outer shell (4) through the magnetic strip (3). The first flip plate (7) is elastically telescopically connected to the second flip plate (12) through the telescopic plug (6) and the connecting spring (13).
4. A POS machine with a protective casing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower outer shell (2) and the upper outer shell (4) form a three-layer structure through an inner pad (8), a buffer layer (9), and a protective outer layer (10). The inner pad (8) is made of sponge, the buffer layer (9) is a honeycomb structure, and the protective outer layer (10) is made of rubber.
5. A POS machine with a protective casing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The observation window (5) is made of transparent acrylic material, and the shape of the observation window (5) matches the shape of the surface of the POS machine (1).
6. A POS machine with a protective casing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The silicone encapsulation block (17) is transparent, and the shape of the silicone encapsulation block (17) matches the shape of the button on the POS machine (1).
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