A small self-service photo booth
By using a separate upper frame and lower box connection structure and an adjustable fill light, the problems of unstable connection and non-adjustable fill light direction of self-service photo equipment are solved, thus improving the stability of the equipment and the user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUXI YUANYIDA TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing self-service photo booths suffer from issues such as unstable connection between the upper and lower parts of the camera, making it impossible to adjust the direction of the fill light, which affects the shooting effect and user experience.
The design features a separate upper frame and lower housing, secured by two fixing plates and bolts connected via upper and lower channels to ensure stability. Adjustable supplementary lighting is installed on the upper frame to meet different needs.
It improves the stability of photography equipment and user experience, ensures a secure connection, facilitates equipment maintenance and replacement, provides better lighting effects, and meets diverse shooting needs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photography equipment technology, and in particular to a small self-service photo taking machine. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of society, when applying for documents, the latest facial information can be collected through self-service photo booths. To improve the efficiency of facial image collection, current technology mainly uses self-service photo booths to complete the collection of facial information, eliminating the need for dedicated personnel to assist with taking photos.
[0003] However, current self-service photo booths have the following two drawbacks: 1. With the diversification of photo functions, the upper part of the camera has become more complex and heavier. If the connection with the lower part is not secure enough, it will cause the camera to shake, affecting the shooting effect, and may also damage the wiring at the connection point. In severe cases, there is even a safety hazard of loosening and falling. 2. Self-service photo booths cannot adjust the lighting direction, which greatly reduces the user experience. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a small self-service photo machine to solve the problem that the connection between the upper and lower parts of the photo machine is not firm enough and the direction of the supplementary light cannot be adjusted.
[0005] To achieve the above and other related objectives, this utility model provides a small self-service photo booth, comprising a separate upper frame and a lower housing. The upper frame is used to fix a display screen and a camera, and the lower housing is used to accommodate an operating touch screen, a printer, and a processor. The operating touch screen is tilted and disposed on the upper part of the lower housing. The top of the lower housing has a connecting platform. The bottom of the upper frame has an upper channel, and the connecting platform has a lower channel that cooperates with the upper channel. The upper frame is connected to the connecting platform through several fixing components.
[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, upper and lower channels are respectively opened on the upper frame and lower housing. The fixing components will not obstruct the upper and lower channels excessively, facilitating the passage of cables and making it easier to inspect and replace internal equipment.
[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the fixing component includes two fixing plates, an upper and a lower fixing plate, a bolt and a nut passing through the two fixing plates. The fixing plate has a cross-section of "U". The upper fixing plate is disposed in the upper frame and the lower fixing plate is disposed in the connecting platform. The bottom surface of the upper frame is provided with an upper positioning hole that cooperates with the bolt, and the connecting platform is provided with a lower positioning hole that cooperates with the bolt.
[0008] With the above technical solution, by adjusting the structure of the fixing components, the fixing plate locks and fixes the upper frame body and the lower box body from two directions of up and down, ensuring the firmness and stability of the upper frame body and the lower box body, and improving the user experience.
[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, the side of the fixing plate is higher than the height of the bolts and nuts protruding from the fixing plate.
[0010] With the above technical solution, by setting the fixing plate in a "U" shape and setting the side of the fixing plate higher than the bolts and nuts, the bolts and nuts can be prevented from protruding from the top of the fixing plate, avoiding the bolts and nuts from bumping into the internal equipment and ensuring the stable operation of the camera.
[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, several of the fixing components are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the upper channel or the lower channel.
[0012] With the above technical solution, arranging the fixing components at intervals can not only reduce the influence on the wires passing through the upper and lower channels, but also ensure the uniform stress at the connection position of the upper frame body and the lower box body, improving the reliability of the connection.
[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, three fixing components are provided between the upper frame body and the connection platform, and the three fixing components are respectively arranged at both ends and the middle of the upper channel or the lower channel.
[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, fill light lamps are installed on the top and both sides of the upper frame body, and the fill light lamps are rotatably connected to the upper frame body.
[0015] With the above technical solution, by setting three fill light lamps, the fill light effect can be improved, and the shooting is more restored and beautiful; and the irradiation direction of the fill light lamps can be adjusted to meet different fill light requirements and better meet the different needs of users.
[0016] In an embodiment of the present invention, the fill light lamps are rotatably connected to the upper frame body through damping hinges.
[0017] With the above technical solution, by using damping hinges, the fill light lamps can stay at any position during the rotation process, which is convenient for users to manually adjust.
[0018] In an embodiment of the present invention, a partition is further provided inside the lower box body, the printer is installed above the partition, and the chamber formed below the partition is used for storing printing paper.
[0019] In an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of heat dissipation holes are provided on both sides of the lower box body.
[0020] As described above, a small self-service camera of the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0021] 1. In the present utility model, upper channels and lower channels are respectively opened on the upper frame body and the lower box body. The fixing component will not overly block the upper and lower channels, facilitating the passage of wires and the maintenance and replacement of internal devices. By adjusting the structure of the fixing component, the fixing plate locks and fixes the upper frame body and the lower box body from two directions, up and down, ensuring the firmness and stability of the upper frame body and the lower box body, and improving the user experience.
[0022] 2. In the present utility model, the fixing plate is set in a "U" shape, and the side of the fixing plate is set higher than the bolts and nuts, so that the bolts and nuts do not protrude from the top of the fixing plate, avoiding the bolts and nuts from bumping against internal devices and ensuring the stable operation of the camera.
[0023] 3. In the present utility model, fill light lamps are provided in three directions on the upper frame body, enabling large-range fill light with better fill light effect. Moreover, the irradiation directions of the fill light lamps can be adjusted in three directions, which is more flexible to meet different fill light requirements and better satisfy different needs of users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] Figure 1 It shows a schematic structural diagram of a small self-service camera disclosed in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0025] Figure 2 It shows a disassembling schematic diagram of a small self-service camera disclosed in an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 1 .
[0026] Figure 3 It shows a disassembling schematic diagram of a small self-service camera disclosed in an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 2 .
[0027] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 an enlarged schematic diagram of part A in
[0028] DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
[0029] 1. Upper frame body; 11. Upper channel; 12. Upper positioning hole; 2. Lower box body; 21. Connection platform; 22. Lower channel; 23. Lower positioning hole; 24. Heat dissipation hole; 3. Fixing component; 31. Fixing plate; 32. Bolt; 4. Fill light lamp; 5. Partition board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0030] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.
[0031] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a small self-service photo booth, comprising a separate upper frame 1 and a lower housing 2. The upper frame 1 is used to fix a display screen and a camera, and the lower housing 2 is used to accommodate an operating touch screen, a printer, and a processor. The operating touch screen is tilted and positioned on the upper part of the lower housing 2. The top of the lower housing 2 has a connecting platform 21. The bottom of the upper frame 1 has an upper channel 11, and the connecting platform 21 has a lower channel 22 that cooperates with the upper channel 11. The upper frame 1 is connected to the connecting platform 21 by several fixing components 3.
[0032] For details, please refer to Figures 2-4 The fixing component 3 includes two fixing plates 31, a bolt 32 passing through the two fixing plates 31, and a nut. The fixing plate 31 has a "U" shaped cross-section. The upper fixing plate 31 is located inside the upper frame 1, and the lower fixing plate 31 is located inside the connecting platform 21. The bottom surface of the upper frame 1 has an upper positioning hole 12 that mates with the bolt 32, and the connecting platform 21 has a lower positioning hole 23 that mates with the bolt 32. The fixing plate 31 has a through hole for the bolt 32 to pass through. The bolt 32 passes through the upper fixing plate 31, the upper positioning hole 12, the lower positioning hole 23, and the lower fixing plate 31 in sequence before connecting with the nut, thus achieving a firm connection between the upper frame 1 and the lower housing 2.
[0033] This utility model has an upper channel 11 and a lower channel 22 respectively opened on the upper frame 1 and the lower box 2. The fixing component 3 will not obstruct the upper and lower channels 22 too much, which facilitates the passage of the line and makes it easy to inspect and replace the internal equipment. By adjusting the structure of the fixing component 3, the fixing plate 31 locks and fixes the upper frame 1 and the lower box 2 from both the top and bottom, ensuring the firmness and stability of the upper frame 1 and the lower box 2 and improving the user experience.
[0034] Furthermore, the side of the fixing plate 31 is higher than the height at which the bolts 32 and nuts protrude from the fixing plate 31. By setting the fixing plate 31 in a "U" shape and setting the side of the fixing plate 31 higher than the bolts 32 and nuts, the bolts 32 and nuts can be prevented from protruding from the top of the fixing plate 31, avoiding the bolts 32 and nuts from bumping into the internal equipment and ensuring the stable operation of the camera.
[0035] Furthermore, three fixing components 3 are provided between the upper frame 1 and the connecting platform 21, and the three fixing components 3 are respectively located at both ends and the middle of the upper channel 11 or the lower channel 22.
[0036] refer to Figure 1 The upper frame 1 is equipped with fill lights 4 on its top and both sides, and the fill lights 4 are rotatably connected to the upper frame 1. By setting three fill lights 4, the fill light effect can be improved, resulting in more realistic and aesthetically pleasing images; and the direction of illumination of the fill lights 4 can be adjusted to meet different fill light needs, thus better satisfying the different needs of users.
[0037] Furthermore, the supplementary light 4 is rotatably connected to the upper frame 1 via a damping hinge. By using the damping hinge, the supplementary light 4 can be stopped at any position during rotation, facilitating manual adjustment by the user.
[0038] Furthermore, the lower housing 2 is also provided with a partition 5, the printer is installed above the partition 5, and the cavity formed below the partition 5 is used to store printing paper.
[0039] Furthermore, multiple heat dissipation holes 24 are provided on both sides of the lower housing 2 to facilitate heat dissipation of the internal equipment.
[0040] In summary, the fixing components of this utility model do not excessively obstruct the upper and lower passages, facilitating the passage of wiring and simplifying the maintenance and replacement of internal equipment. Through adjustments to the fixing component structure, the fixing plate locks and secures the upper frame and lower housing from both top and bottom directions, ensuring the robustness and stability of the upper frame and lower housing, and improving the user experience. Therefore, this utility model effectively overcomes the various shortcomings of existing technologies and possesses high industrial application value.
[0041] The terms used in this specification, such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "middle" and "one", are merely for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. Any changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, shall also be considered within the scope of implementation of this utility model.
[0042] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model. All equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A small self-service photo booth, characterized in that, The device includes a separate upper frame and a lower housing. The upper frame is used to fix the display screen and camera, and the lower housing is used to house the touch screen, printer and processor. The touch screen is tilted and set on the upper part of the lower housing. The top of the lower housing has a connecting platform. The bottom of the upper frame has an upper channel, and the connecting platform has a lower channel that cooperates with the upper channel. The upper frame is connected to the connecting platform through several fixing components.
2. A small self-service photo booth according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing component includes two fixing plates, an upper and a lower fixing plate, and a bolt and a nut passing through the two fixing plates. The fixing plate has a "U" shaped cross section. The upper fixing plate is set in the upper frame and the lower fixing plate is set in the connecting platform. The bottom surface of the upper frame has an upper positioning hole that mates with the bolt, and the connecting platform has a lower positioning hole that mates with the bolt.
3. A small self-service photo booth according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side of the fixing plate is higher than the height at which the bolts and nuts protrude from the fixing plate.
4. A small self-service photo booth according to claim 1, characterized in that, Several of the aforementioned fixing components are arranged at intervals along the length of the upper or lower channel.
5. A small self-service photo booth according to claim 4, characterized in that, Three fixing components are provided between the upper frame and the connecting platform, and the three fixing components are respectively located at both ends and the middle of the upper channel or the lower channel.
6. A small self-service photo booth according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The top and both sides of the upper frame are equipped with supplementary lights, which are rotatably connected to the upper frame.
7. A small self-service photo booth according to claim 6, characterized in that, The supplementary light is rotatably connected to the upper frame via a damping hinge.
8. A small self-service photo booth according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower housing is also equipped with a partition, the printer is installed above the partition, and the chamber formed below the partition is used to store printing paper.
9. A small self-service photo booth according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple heat dissipation holes are provided on both sides of the lower housing.