A cash register scanning device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a cash register scanning device, including a cash register gun head. A connecting column is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cash register gun head, and a ball seat is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting column. A support handle is provided at the bottom of the ball seat. Three sets of force-bearing grooves are evenly opened on the outer ring surface of the support handle. A base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support handle. An insertion channel is opened inside the support handle, and a support rod is inserted inside the insertion channel. A magnetic sheet is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support rod, and two sets of locking blocks are fixedly connected to the top outer ring surface of the support rod. This intelligent recognition cash register device eliminates the need for prolonged hand-held scanning of the cash register gun head, solving the pain point of prolonged hand-held cash register operation. It is especially suitable for high-traffic scenarios such as supermarkets and convenience stores during peak hours, achieving the dual goals of reducing workload and improving efficiency: improving the scanning recognition rate and reducing customer waiting time due to recognition errors.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cash register scanning equipment, specifically a cash register scanning device. Background Technology

[0002] Intelligent cash registers are a product of the integration of microelectronics technology development and modern commodity circulation management concepts and technologies. Commercial electronic cash registers are an indispensable basic electronic device for modern, automated business management. Cashiers input customer purchase information, and the cash register responds quickly, accurately calculating the transaction amount and displaying information such as the amount due, the amount received, and change. This reduces the cashier's calculation time and increases checkout speed. In particular, the application of product barcode technology has tripled checkout speed, reducing transaction time, improving operational efficiency, and providing convenience for customers. Existing cash registers only perform the function of payment processing and have limited functionality. To facilitate customer operation, some cash registers have two displays for customers to verify payment information and input data. However, existing dual-screen displays occupy a large area when placed and are inconvenient to move; furthermore, existing self-service cash registers cannot print receipts after the user completes the transaction, causing inconvenience for customers who need receipts.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, a search revealed that CN209746722U discloses an intelligent touchscreen POS cash register. The register includes a main unit and a first touchscreen and a second touchscreen connected to the main unit. The main unit is hinged to a first support plate, with the first touchscreen hinged to the other end of the first support plate. A second support plate is also hinged to the first support plate, with the second touchscreen hinged to the other end of the second support plate. The main unit is equipped with an alarm, a barcode scanner, a printer port, and several ventilation holes. The alarm and barcode scanner are connected to the main unit.

[0004] The aforementioned cash register uses an interconnected hinged bracket for user convenience. However, when cashiers operate the device, they must hold the scanner continuously to scan the QR codes displayed by consumers for payment or to scan and input the purchased goods. This continuous grip keeps the hand, wrist, and arm muscles in a state of static tension, which can easily lead to chronic strain. Prolonged use of the scanner can also cause hand tremors, leading to scanner lens misalignment, affecting QR code recognition speed, and reducing checkout efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cash register scanning device to solve the defects mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, a cash register scanning device is provided, including a cash register gun head. A connecting column is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cash register gun head, and a ball seat is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting column. A support handle is provided at the bottom of the ball seat. Three sets of force-bearing grooves are evenly opened on the outer ring surface of the support handle. A base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support handle. An insertion channel is opened inside the support handle, and a support rod is inserted inside the insertion channel. A magnetic sheet is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support rod, and two sets of locking blocks are fixedly connected to the top outer ring surface of the support rod.

[0007] Furthermore, the top of the support handle is provided with a receiving groove, a rubber sleeve is fixedly connected to the outside of the ball seat, and a retaining seat is screwed onto the top of the support handle, the retaining seat being annularly arranged.

[0008] Furthermore, the ball seat is adapted to the size of the receiving groove, the ball seat is inserted into the inside of the receiving groove and limited by the retaining seat, and five sets of fixing bolts are evenly inserted on the retaining seat, the ends of the fixing bolts are screwed into the screw holes opened on the top of the support handle.

[0009] Furthermore, a limiting groove is provided at the bottom of the base. Both the limiting groove and the magnetic sheet are circular. The magnetic sheet is inserted into the inside of the limiting groove. The depth of the limiting groove is equal to the thickness of the magnetic sheet. A force-bearing opening is provided on one side of the limiting groove.

[0010] Furthermore, three sets of metal plates are uniformly fixed to the bottom of the limiting groove. The metal plates are arranged in a fan shape, and the magnetic plate is inside the limiting groove and is magnetically attracted and fixed to the metal plates.

[0011] Furthermore, guide rails are provided on both sides of the intersecting channel. The cross-section of the guide rails and the locking blocks is an isosceles trapezoid. Locking openings are provided at the bottom of both sets of guide rails. The included angle between the guide rails and the locking openings is 90°. The sizes of the locking openings and the locking blocks are matched. The locking blocks are slidably connected to the bottom of the guide rails and rotated and locked inside the locking openings.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. This solution uses an outward-pulling magnetic sheet to move the two sets of locking blocks at the top of the support rod to the bottom of the guide rail. When the locking blocks rotate and engage inside the lock, the support rod and support handle are fixed in place. The magnetic sheet at the bottom of the support rod is then magnetically attached to the cash register table, stabilizing the cash register head. The cash register head can then be aligned with the product barcode, eliminating the need for prolonged handheld scanning. This solves the pain point of holding the cash register for extended periods, making it particularly suitable for high-traffic scenarios such as supermarkets and convenience stores during peak hours. It achieves the dual goals of reducing workload and increasing efficiency: improving barcode recognition rate and reducing customer waiting time due to recognition errors.

[0014] 2. This solution allows the cash register head to rotate freely in both horizontal and vertical directions through the structure of the ball seat and receiving slot. The scanning angle of the cash register head can be adjusted according to the different heights and body types of salespersons, easily adapting to barcodes of different heights and orientations, and avoiding scanning failures due to product placement angles. Salespersons of different heights and body types can maintain a natural operating posture by adjusting the angle, avoiding shoulder, neck, and back strain caused by prolonged raising of arms and bending over. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the cash register device of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the cash register structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view of the cash register device of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the structural connecting column and support handle connection structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a front view of the structural connecting column and support handle connection structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the structural support handle of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a top cross-sectional view of the structural support handle of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional view of the cash register device of this utility model.

[0023] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Cash register nozzle; 2. Connecting post; 3. Ball seat; 31. Rubber sleeve; 4. Support handle; 41. Card holder; 42. Receiving groove; 43. Force-bearing groove; 44. Base; 441. Limiting groove; 4411. Force-bearing opening; 442. Metal sheet; 45. Through-passage; 451. Guide rail; 452. Locking port; 5. Support rod; 51. Locking block; 52. Magnetic sheet. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Please see Figure 1-8This utility model provides a cash register scanning device, including a cash register head 1, a connecting post 2 fixedly installed at the bottom of the cash register head 1, a ball seat 3 fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting post 2, a support handle 4 provided at the bottom of the ball seat 3, three sets of force grooves 43 evenly opened on the outer ring surface of the support handle 4, a base 44 fixedly connected to the bottom of the support handle 4, an insertion channel 45 opened inside the support handle 4, a support rod 5 inserted inside the insertion channel 45, a magnetic sheet 52 fixedly connected to the bottom of the support rod 5, and two sets of locking blocks 51 fixedly connected to the top outer ring surface of the support rod 5.

[0025] Working Principle: In actual use, under normal working conditions, the salesperson holds the support handle 4 and scans the product barcode or payment QR code through the cash register head 1 to complete the smart checkout operation. When holding the support handle 4 for a long time and scanning through the cash register head 1, the muscles of the hand, wrist, and arm are in a static tension state. To avoid reducing checkout efficiency, especially during peak hours, the staff can remove the magnetic piece 52 from the inside of the limiting groove 441 through the force opening 4411 and pull the magnetic piece 52 outward. At this time, the support rod 5 is pulled out inside the insertion channel 45. When the two sets of locking blocks 51 at the top of the support rod 5 move to the bottom of the guide rail 451... Rotating the support rod 5 causes the locking block 51 to rotate and engage inside the lock opening 452, thus securing the support rod 5 and the support handle 4. The magnetic piece 52 at the bottom of the support rod 5 is then magnetically attached to the cash register table, stabilizing the cash register head 1. The cashier can then align the product barcode with the cash register head 1, eliminating the need for prolonged handheld scanning. This solves the pain point of holding the cash register for extended periods, making it particularly suitable for high-traffic scenarios such as supermarkets and convenience stores during peak hours. It achieves the dual goals of reducing workload and increasing efficiency: improving barcode recognition rate and reducing customer waiting time due to recognition errors. Additionally, when scanning large items, the magnetic piece 52 can be removed from the table, switching to handheld mode, thus accommodating both fixed and portable usage scenarios.

[0026] Furthermore, the top of the support handle 4 is provided with a receiving groove 42, the outer side of the ball seat 3 is fixedly connected with a rubber sleeve 31, and the top of the support handle 4 is screwed with a card seat 41, which is arranged in a ring shape.

[0027] The ball seat 3 is adapted to the size of the receiving groove 42. The ball seat 3 is inserted into the inside of the receiving groove 42 and is limited by the retainer 41. Five sets of fixing bolts are evenly inserted on the retainer 41, and the ends of the fixing bolts are screwed into the screw holes opened at the top of the support handle 4.

[0028] The scanner head 1, fixed to the cash register counter by the support rod 5, has an adjustable scanning angle, particularly the elevation and depression angles, via a ball seat 3 and a receiving groove 42. The ball seat 3 and the receiving groove 42 are connected by an elastically set rubber sleeve 31, and the ball seat 3 is further secured inside the receiving groove 42 by a retainer 41. The rubber sleeve 31 increases the friction between the ball seat 3 and the receiving groove 42, ensuring the stability of the scanner head 1 after angle adjustment and preventing loosening. The structure of the ball seat 3 and the receiving groove 42 allows the scanner head 1 to rotate freely in both horizontal and vertical directions. The scanning angle of the scanner head 1 can be adjusted according to different body sizes. Tall sales clerks can easily adjust the barcode scanner to accommodate different heights and orientations, avoiding scanning failures due to product placement angles. Sales clerks of different heights and builds can maintain a natural operating posture by adjusting the angle, avoiding shoulder, neck, and lower back strain caused by prolonged arm raising and bending. The scanning window of the POS head 1 can be quickly adjusted to the optimal operating area of ​​0.5-1 meter in front of the chest, reducing the time required for each scan and improving supermarket checkout efficiency. When wearing thick coats, the angle of the POS head 1 can be increased to avoid obstruction by sleeves, while in summer when wearing light clothing, the POS head 1 can be adjusted to a horizontal position, ensuring a consistent operating experience throughout the year and reducing the need for movement corrections due to changes in clothing.

[0029] Furthermore, a limiting groove 441 is provided at the bottom of the base 44. Both the limiting groove 441 and the magnetic sheet 52 are circular. The magnetic sheet 52 is inserted into the inside of the limiting groove 441. The depth of the limiting groove 441 is equal to the thickness of the magnetic sheet 52. A force-bearing opening 4411 is provided on one side of the limiting groove 441.

[0030] Three sets of metal plates 442 are evenly fixed to the bottom of the limiting groove 441. The metal plates 442 are arranged in a fan shape. The magnetic plate 52 is inside the limiting groove 441 and is magnetically fixed to the metal plates 442.

[0031] Guide rails 451 are provided on both sides of the passage 45. The cross-section of the guide rails 451 and the locking block 51 is an isosceles trapezoid. Locking openings 452 are provided at the bottom of both sets of guide rails 451. The included angle between the guide rails 451 and the locking openings 452 is 90°. The sizes of the locking openings 452 and the locking blocks 51 are matched. The locking blocks 51 are slidably connected to the bottom of the guide rails 451 and rotated and locked inside the locking openings 452.

[0032] The support rod 5 can be completely retracted into the insertion channel 45 of the support handle 4, and the magnetic plate 52 is hidden in the force-bearing opening 4411, without increasing the size of the device, making it convenient for daily use; the magnetic plate 52 is suitable for metal cash register workbenches, requiring no additional modification to the equipment or tabletop, and is compatible with most traditional cash register scenarios; after the magnetic plate 52 is fixed, the cash register head 1 can maintain a stable scanning angle without being held by hand, avoiding occupational injuries such as tenosynovitis and muscle strain caused by long-term static tension of the hand and wrist muscles, especially suitable for cashiers who scan more than a thousand codes per day; in the fixed support state, the salesperson can operate with both hands simultaneously, picking up goods, scanning codes, and bagging, saving the time-consuming action of holding the device with one hand; after being fixed, the position of the cash register head 1 is unobstructed. The shaking mechanism, combined with the automatic sensing and scanning function, reduces repeated scanning and customer waiting caused by recognition errors. For large appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines, or curved or high-shelf items, the magnetic strip 52 can be removed and the handheld POS head 1 can be brought close to the barcode for scanning, overcoming the height and angle limitations of the fixed bracket. The magnetic strip adsorption and removal process takes only 2-5 seconds, and the mode can be dynamically adjusted according to customer flow density. During peak hours, the support rod 5 is used to improve efficiency, while during off-peak hours or when handling large items, the handheld mode is switched to avoid equipment idleness and waste. Through the dual-mode switching of magnetic suction to reduce the burden and handheld flexibility, the pain points of the traditional POS equipment's fixed bracket inflexibility and handheld device fatigue are solved, achieving the goals of reducing the burden, improving efficiency, and reducing costs.

Claims

1. A cash register scanning device, comprising a cash register head (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the cash register head (1) is fixedly provided with a connecting post (2), the bottom of the connecting post (2) is fixedly installed with a ball seat (3), the bottom of the ball seat (3) is provided with a support handle (4), the outer ring surface of the support handle (4) is evenly provided with three sets of force grooves (43), the bottom of the support handle (4) is fixedly connected with a base (44), the inside of the support handle (4) is provided with an insertion channel (45), the inside of the insertion channel (45) is provided with a support rod (5), the bottom of the support rod (5) is fixedly connected with a magnetic sheet (52), and the top outer ring surface of the support rod (5) is fixedly connected with two sets of locking blocks (51).

2. The cash register scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the support handle (4) is provided with a receiving groove (42), the outer side of the ball seat (3) is fixedly connected with a rubber sleeve (31), and the top of the support handle (4) is screwed with a card seat (41), which is arranged in a ring shape.

3. A cash register scanning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ball seat (3) is adapted to the size of the receiving groove (42). The ball seat (3) is inserted into the inside of the receiving groove (42) and limited by the card seat (41). Five sets of fixing bolts are evenly inserted on the card seat (41). The ends of the fixing bolts are screwed into the screw holes opened on the top of the support handle (4).

4. The cash register scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (44) has a limiting groove (441) at the bottom. The limiting groove (441) and the magnetic sheet (52) are both circular. The magnetic sheet (52) is inserted into the limiting groove (441). The depth of the limiting groove (441) is equal to the thickness of the magnetic sheet (52). A force-bearing opening (4411) is provided on one side of the limiting groove (441).

5. A cash register scanning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Three sets of metal plates (442) are uniformly fixed to the bottom of the limiting groove (441). The metal plates (442) are arranged in a fan shape. The magnetic plate (52) is inside the limiting groove (441) and is magnetically fixed to the metal plates (442).

6. A cash register scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Guide rails (451) are provided on both sides of the intersecting channel (45). The cross-section of the guide rails (451) and the locking block (51) is an isosceles trapezoid. Lock openings (452) are provided at the bottom of both sets of guide rails (451). The included angle between the guide rails (451) and the locking openings (452) is 90°. The sizes of the locking openings (452) and the locking blocks (51) are matched. The locking blocks (51) are slidably connected to the bottom of the guide rails (451) and rotated and locked inside the locking openings (452).

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