POS machine auxiliary screen with high compatibility and POS machine

Abstract

This utility model provides a highly compatible POS machine sub-screen and POS machine, comprising: a sub-screen, the sub-screen including a first screen, a first control board, and a first housing, the first housing being disposed on the back of the first screen, the first control board being disposed within the first housing and controlled and connected to the first screen, and the first housing having a first mounting hole; a connection structure, the connection structure including a first connector, a second connector, and a rotating member, one end of the first connector and one end of the second connector being rotatably connected via the rotating member, the end of the first connector away from the second connector having a second mounting hole disposed according to the position of the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole being assembled and connected to the first mounting hole, and the end of the second connector away from the first connector having a third mounting hole. The highly compatible POS machine sub-screen of this application can be compatible with different POS machine main screens.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of POS machine technology, and more specifically, it relates to a highly compatible POS machine sub-screen and POS machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of POS machine technology, POS machines have gradually evolved to have two screens: a main screen and a secondary screen. The main screen is generally for the cashier, while the secondary screen is generally for the customer. The secondary screen can display key information such as transaction amount and payment type to the customer, ensuring the transparency of transaction information.

[0003] However, due to the variety of main screen models and sizes, it is difficult for secondary screens to be compatible with different main screens. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention provides a highly compatible secondary screen for POS machines to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background section.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is a highly compatible POS machine sub-screen, which is installed on the main POS machine screen and includes:

[0006] The secondary screen includes a first screen, a first control board, and a first housing. The first housing is disposed on the back of the first screen, the first control board is disposed in the first housing and is controlled and connected to the first screen, and the first housing is provided with a first mounting hole.

[0007] The connection structure includes a first connector, a second connector, and a rotating member. One end of the first connector and one end of the second connector are rotatably connected via the rotating member. The end of the first connector away from the second connector has a second assembly hole arranged according to the position of the first assembly hole, and the second assembly hole is assembled and connected with the first assembly hole. The end of the second connector away from the first connector has a third assembly hole arranged according to the connection position of the POS machine main screen, and the third assembly hole is used for assembly and connection with the POS machine main screen.

[0008] In the highly compatible POS machine secondary screen of this application, the secondary screen is connected to the main screen of the POS machine via a connecting structure. The connecting structure includes a first connector, a second connector, and a rotating component. One end of the first connector and one end of the second connector are rotatably connected via the rotating component, allowing the first and second connectors to rotate relative to each other. A first mounting hole is provided on the first housing of the secondary screen, and a second mounting hole is provided on the first connector according to the position of the first mounting hole. The connection between the secondary screen and the connecting structure is achieved through the assembly connection of the first and second mounting holes. A third mounting hole is provided on the second connector according to the connection position of the POS machine main screen. The connection between the connecting structure and the POS machine main screen is achieved through the assembly connection of the third mounting hole. Thus, the connecting structure only needs to be configured with the positions of the second mounting hole and the third mounting hole based on the positions of the first and third mounting holes on the secondary screen to connect the secondary screen to the POS machine main screen. Furthermore, the relative rotation between the first and second connectors via the rotating component allows adjustment of the relative angle between the secondary screen and the POS machine main screen, enabling the POS machine secondary screen to be compatible with different POS machine main screens.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the first control board is connected to the POS machine main screen via a power cord, and the first housing is provided with a cable hole for the power cord to pass through.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the first connector is provided with a first cable management hole, the second connector is provided with a second cable management hole, and the power cord is connected to the POS machine main screen after passing through the cable management hole, the first cable management hole and the second cable management hole in sequence.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the second connector is provided with the second cable management hole at both ends.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first connector includes a first main body and a first connecting body. The first connecting body is connected to both ends of the first main body. The first main body is provided with a second assembly hole and a first cable management hole. The first connecting body is rotatably connected to both sides of the second connector through the rotating member.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second connector includes a second main body, a second connecting body, and a third connecting body. The second connecting body is disposed opposite to one set of opposite sides of the second main body, and the third connecting body is disposed opposite to another set of opposite sides of the second main body. The second connecting body is connected to the first connector via a rotating member. The third connecting body is provided with the second cable management hole, and the third assembly hole is provided in the third connecting body away from the first connector.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the second main body, the second connecting body, and the third connecting body cooperate to form a cable tray, and the power cable connected to the first control board is connected to the POS machine main screen via the cable tray; and

[0015] The cable tray is located on one side of the back of the second body.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the rotating component is a damped rotating shaft.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the second and third assembly holes are strip-shaped holes.

[0018] A POS machine includes a main POS screen and a secondary POS screen. The main POS screen includes a second screen, a second control board, and a second housing. The second housing can be disposed on the back of the second screen. The second control board is disposed in the second housing and controlled and connected to the second screen. The second housing is provided with a fourth mounting hole, which is assembled and connected to the third mounting hole. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a highly compatible POS machine sub-screen provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 An exploded view of a highly compatible POS machine sub-screen provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the connection structure in a highly compatible POS machine sub-screen provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This utility model provides a structural schematic diagram of the second connector in a highly compatible POS machine sub-screen.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] 100. POS machine secondary screen; 110. Secondary screen; 111. First screen; 112. First housing; 113. First mounting hole; 114. Cable guide hole; 120. Connecting structure; 121. First connector; 122. Second connector; 123. Rotating component; 1211. First cable management hole; 1212. First main body; 1213. First connecting body; 1214. Second mounting hole; 1221. Second cable management hole; 1222. Second main body; 1223. Second connecting body; 1224. Third connecting body; 1225. Third mounting hole; 1226. Cable guide groove;

[0026] 200. POS machine main screen; 210. Second screen; 220. Second box. Specific Implementation

[0027] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0029] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, 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.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In some descriptions of utility models, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] See Figure 1 and Figure 2This utility model provides a highly compatible POS machine secondary screen. The POS machine secondary screen 100 is installed on the POS machine main screen, so that the cashier can use the POS machine main screen 200 and display transaction information to customers through the secondary screen 110.

[0032] The POS machine sub-screen 100 includes a sub-screen 110 and a connection structure 120. The sub-screen 110 is connected to the POS machine main screen 200 through the connection structure 120.

[0033] The secondary screen 110 includes a first screen 111, a first control board, and a first housing 112. The first housing 112 is located on the back of the first screen 111, and the first control board is located inside the first housing 112 and connected to the first screen 111 for control. The first housing 112 is provided with a first mounting hole 113. It is understood that the first housing 112 facilitates the setting of the first control board for controlling the first screen 111, and also facilitates the setting of the first mounting hole 113 to avoid damaging the first screen 111.

[0034] See Figure 3 The connection structure 120 includes a first connector 121, a second connector 122, and a rotating member 123. One end of the first connector 121 is rotatably connected to one end of the second connector 122 via the rotating member 123. The end of the first connector 121 away from the second connector 122 is provided with a second assembly hole 1214 according to the position of the first assembly hole 113. The second assembly hole 1214 is assembled and connected with the first assembly hole 113. The end of the second connector 122 away from the first connector 121 is provided with a third assembly hole 1225 according to the connection position of the POS machine main screen 200. The third assembly hole 1225 is used for assembly and connection with the POS machine main screen 200.

[0035] In the highly compatible POS machine secondary screen 100 of this application, the secondary screen 110 is connected to the main screen of the POS machine via a connecting structure 120. The connecting structure 120 includes a first connector 121, a second connector 122, and a rotating member 123. One end of the first connector 121 and one end of the second connector 122 are rotatably connected via the rotating member 123, allowing the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 to rotate relative to each other. A first mounting hole 113 is provided on the first housing 112 of the secondary screen 110, and a second mounting hole 1214 is provided on the first connector 121 according to the position of the first mounting hole 113. The connection between the secondary screen 110 and the connecting structure 120 is achieved through the assembly connection of the first mounting hole 113 and the second mounting hole 1214. The second connector 122 is connected according to the position of the main screen 200 of the POS machine. A third mounting hole 1225 is provided at the connection position. The connection structure 120 is connected to the POS main screen 200 through the third mounting hole 1225. In this way, the connection structure 120 only needs to set the position of the second mounting hole 1214 according to the position of the first mounting hole 113 on the sub-screen 110, and set the position of the third mounting hole 1225 according to the connection position of the POS main screen 200. The sub-screen 110 can be connected to the POS main screen 200 through the connection structure 120. Furthermore, the first connecting member 121 and the second connecting member 122 of the connection structure 120 can rotate relative to each other through the rotating member 123, thereby adjusting the relative angle between the sub-screen 110 and the POS main screen 200, so that the POS sub-screen 100 can be compatible with different POS main screens 200.

[0036] In one embodiment, in order to facilitate data transmission between the secondary screen 110 and the POS machine main screen 200, the first control board and the POS machine main screen 200 can be connected by a power cable, and the first housing 112 is provided with a cable hole 114 for the power cable to pass through.

[0037] Further, see Figure 3 The first connector 121 has a first cable management hole 1211, and the second connector 122 has a second cable management hole 1221. The power cord passes through the cable hole 114, the first cable management hole 1211, and the second cable management hole 1221 in sequence before connecting to the POS machine main screen 200. It is understood that the first cable management hole 1211 and the second cable management hole 1221 facilitate the management of the power cord, preventing it from becoming tangled, especially when there are many power cords. Furthermore, the relative rotation between the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 in this application allows for better organization of the power cords.

[0038] Furthermore, in order to reduce the impact on the power cord when the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 rotate relative to each other, a second cable management hole 1221 is provided at both ends of the second connector 122.

[0039] Specifically, in one embodiment, in order to improve the stability of the connection between the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 via the rotating member 123, the first connector 121 may include a first main body 1212 and a first connecting body 1213. The first connecting body 1213 is connected to both ends of the first main body 1212. The first main body 1212 is provided with a second assembly hole 1214 and a first cable management hole 1211. The second connecting body 1223 is rotatably connected to both sides of the second connector 122 via the rotating member 123.

[0040] In one embodiment, in order to improve the stability of the connection between the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 via the rotating member 123, and at the same time reduce the impact on the power line when the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 rotate relative to each other, see [reference needed]. Figure 4 The second connector 122 includes a second main body 1222, a second connector 1223, and a second connector 1224. The second connector 1223 is disposed opposite to one set of opposite sides of the second main body 1222, and the second connector 1224 is disposed opposite to the other set of opposite sides of the second main body 1222. The second connector 1223 is connected to the first connector 121 via a rotating member 123. The second connector 1224 is provided with a second cable management hole 1221, and a third assembly hole 1225 is provided in the second connector 1224 away from the first connector 121.

[0041] Furthermore, the second main body 1222, the second connector 1223, and the second connector 1224 cooperate to form a third mounting hole 1226. The power cable connected to the first control board is connected to the POS machine main screen 200 through the third mounting hole 1226. The third mounting hole 1226 is located on one side of the back of the second main body 1222. This method allows the second main body 1222 to cover the power cable from the top, preventing the power cable from being exposed.

[0042] In another embodiment, the rotating member 123 may be a damping shaft. It is understood that the damping shaft can facilitate the first connecting body 1213 and the second connecting body 1223 to be suspended after rotation, so as to fix the adjustment angle between the sub-screen 110 and the POS machine main screen.

[0043] In one embodiment, the second mounting hole 1214 and the third mounting hole 1225 can be strip-shaped holes. It is understood that the strip-shaped hole structure of the second mounting hole 1214 and the third mounting hole 1225 can accommodate more different positions of the first mounting hole 113 and the connection position of the POS machine host.

[0044] In addition, this application also provides a POS machine, including a main screen 200 and a secondary screen 100. The main screen 200 includes a second screen 210, a second control board, and a second housing 220. The second housing 220 can be disposed on the back of the second screen 210. The second control board is disposed inside the second housing 220 and is controlled and connected to the second screen 210. The second housing 220 is provided with a fourth mounting hole, which is connected to a third mounting hole 1225.

[0045] In another embodiment, the first control board and the second control board can be connected via a power cable. The first control board and the second control board can be PCB boards.

[0046] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of some utility models should be included within the protection scope of some utility models.

Claims

1. A highly compatible POS machine secondary screen, wherein the POS machine secondary screen is installed on the POS machine main screen, characterized in that, The POS machine sub-screen includes: The secondary screen includes a first screen, a first control board, and a first housing. The first housing is disposed on the back of the first screen, the first control board is disposed in the first housing and is controlled and connected to the first screen, and the first housing is provided with a first mounting hole. The connection structure includes a first connector, a second connector, and a rotating member. One end of the first connector and one end of the second connector are rotatably connected via the rotating member. The end of the first connector away from the second connector has a second assembly hole arranged according to the position of the first assembly hole, and the second assembly hole is assembled and connected with the first assembly hole. The end of the second connector away from the first connector has a third assembly hole arranged according to the connection position of the POS machine main screen, and the third assembly hole is used for assembly and connection with the POS machine main screen.

2. The POS machine sub-screen having high compatibility according to claim 1, wherein, The first control board is connected to the POS machine main screen via a power cord, and the first box body is provided with a cable hole for the power cord to pass through.

3. The POS machine sub-screen having high compatibility according to claim 2, wherein, The first connector is provided with a first cable management hole, and the second connector is provided with a second cable management hole. The power cord is connected to the POS machine main screen after passing through the cable management hole, the first cable management hole and the second cable management hole in sequence.

4. The POS machine sub-screen having high compatibility according to claim 3, wherein, The second connector has a second cable management hole at each end.

5. The highly compatible POS machine secondary screen as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The first connector includes a first body and a first connecting body. The first connecting body is connected to both ends of the first body. The first body is provided with a second assembly hole and a first cable management hole. The first connecting body is rotatably connected to both sides of the second connector through the rotating member.

6. The POS machine sub-screen having high compatibility according to claim 4, wherein, The second connector includes a second main body, a second connecting body, and a third connecting body. The second connecting body is disposed opposite to one set of opposite sides of the second main body, and the third connecting body is disposed opposite to another set of opposite sides of the second main body. The second connecting body is connected to the first connector via a rotating member. The third connecting body is provided with the second cable management hole, and the third assembly hole is provided in the third connecting body away from the first connector.

7. The POS machine sub-screen having high compatibility according to claim 6, wherein, The second main body, the second connecting body, and the third connecting body cooperate to form a cable tray, through which the power cable connected to the first control board is connected to the POS machine main screen; and The cable tray is located on one side of the back of the second body.

8. The POS machine sub-screen having high compatibility according to claim 1, wherein, The rotating component is a damped shaft.

9. The POS machine sub-screen having high compatibility according to claim 1, wherein, The second and third assembly holes are strip-shaped holes.

10. A POS machine, characterized by comprising: The POS machine includes a main screen and a secondary screen as described in any one of claims 1 to 9. The main screen includes a second screen, a second control board, and a second housing. The second housing can be disposed on the back of the second screen. The second control board is disposed in the second housing and controlled and connected to the second screen. The second housing is provided with a fourth mounting hole, which is assembled and connected to the third mounting hole.

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