Bill printing mechanism and highway self-service payment machine

Abstract

This utility model relates to a ticket printing mechanism and a self-service toll payment machine for highways. The ticket printing mechanism includes a printing component, a telescopic component, a collection channel, and a blocking component. The telescopic component includes a fixed plate and a sliding plate, with the sliding plate mounted on the fixed plate and extending and retracting along one side. The printing component is fixed to the sliding plate and includes an output port for printing tickets. One end of the collection channel communicates with the output port, and the other end is a collection port formed on the fixed plate. A through hole is also provided between the two ends of the collection channel, formed on the sliding plate. The through hole and the collection port are positioned opposite each other in their initial positions and form a staggered opening during extension. The blocking component is disposed in the collection channel and is configured to block the staggered opening during extension. This ticket printing mechanism can collect tickets at any position along the extension path, which has a positive impact on improving vehicle traffic efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of highway toll payment equipment, and in particular to a ticket printing mechanism and a highway self-service toll payment machine. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, after a user arrives at a highway exit and pays the toll, the ticket printing agency can automatically print the invoice and output it. At the same time, the ticket printing agency has a telescopic function, which can adjust the distance between the vehicle and the ticket outlet to facilitate the user's ticket collection. Furthermore, the ticket printing agency can automatically collect the invoice if it is not collected within the time limit.

[0003] However, because the ticket printing mechanism has a telescopic function, it cannot collect invoices at any position along the extended path. It can only perform the collection action after the ticket printing mechanism retracts. Untimely collection of invoices will reduce the efficiency of vehicle traffic. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a ticket printing mechanism and a highway self-service toll payment machine.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: constructing a ticket printing mechanism, including:

[0006] A printing component for printing tickets, which includes an output port for outputting tickets;

[0007] The telescopic assembly includes a fixed plate, a sliding plate disposed on top of the fixed plate, and a sliding base assembly disposed between the fixed plate and the sliding plate; the printing assembly is fixed to the sliding plate, and the sliding base assembly drives the sliding plate to extend outward along one side of the fixed plate and retract to the initial position;

[0008] The recycling channel has one end connected to the output port and the other end being a recycling port formed on the fixed plate; the recycling channel also includes a through hole formed on the sliding plate and located upstream of the recycling port; the through hole and the recycling port are arranged opposite to each other in the initial position and form staggered openings during extension;

[0009] A shield is disposed in the recovery channel; the shield is configured to block the misaligned opening during extension.

[0010] In some embodiments, the blocking member is a rotating plate, which is hinged in the through hole, and the hinge allows the rotating plate to rotate about a horizontal axis perpendicular to the telescopic direction;

[0011] The ticket printing mechanism also includes a mating component that is fixed relative to the fixed plate; the mating component is provided with an abutting portion for abutting against the rotating plate;

[0012] In the initial position, the rotating plate is in a hanging state, and the mating member is disposed on one side of the rotating plate near the distal end; during the extension, the rotating plate and the sliding plate move synchronously, and the abutting part abuts against the rotating plate and lifts the rotating plate to block the misaligned opening.

[0013] In some embodiments, the abutting portion includes a rotatable rolling bearing assembly that rotates about a horizontal axis perpendicular to the telescopic direction; the circumferential side of the rolling bearing assembly is used to abut against the rotating plate.

[0014] In some embodiments, the mating component includes a mounting bracket fixed to the fixing plate;

[0015] The mounting bracket includes two connecting plates spaced apart along a direction perpendicular to the telescopic direction, with the tops of the two connecting plates extending to the side of the sliding plate opposite to the fixed plate;

[0016] The rolling bearing assembly is installed between the tops of the two connecting plates.

[0017] In some embodiments, the rotating plate includes a first side for hinge and a second side opposite to the first side; the thickness of the rotating plate gradually increases from the first side to the second side, such that the surface of the rotating plate used to carry the ticket is horizontal in the maximum extended position.

[0018] In some embodiments, in the initial position, the abutting portion abuts against the rotating plate, and the surface of the rotating plate used to support the ticket forms an angle with the direction of gravity.

[0019] In some embodiments, the sliding plate has a through hole; the rotating plate has a frame on the side opposite to the fixed plate, and the frame is installed at the through hole;

[0020] The rotating plate is hinged to the frame and, in a horizontal state, together with the frame, forms a temporary storage area for holding tickets.

[0021] In some embodiments, a baffle is provided on the side of the frame away from the recycling port at the hinge of the rotating plate to prevent tickets from passing through the gap formed between the rotating plate and the frame;

[0022] One side of the baffle is connected to the side of the frame near the far end, and the baffle is inclined relative to the longitudinal direction, with the inclination direction extending toward the recycling port.

[0023] In some embodiments, the ticket printing mechanism includes a ticket box for loading blank tickets; the printing assembly further includes a printing module connected to the ticket box, and a paper feed channel between the printing module and the output port;

[0024] The ticket printing mechanism further includes a motion component arranged in the paper feed channel and the return channel, and a first drive component that drives the motion component to move.

[0025] The ticket printing mechanism also includes a recycling chamber disposed on the side of the fixed plate opposite to the sliding plate, and the recycling chamber is connected to the recycling port.

[0026] This utility model constructs a self-service toll payment machine for highways, including a toll collection agency and the aforementioned ticket printing agency, wherein the ticket printing agency is connected to the toll collection agency.

[0027] The present invention offers the following advantages: By incorporating a blocking component, this ticket printing mechanism closes the misaligned opening during the extension of the sliding plate, allowing ticket collection to commence at any point along the extension path without waiting for the sliding plate to retract. This saved time during retraction positively impacts vehicle traffic efficiency. Furthermore, the blocking component also serves as a temporary ticket storage mechanism; tickets arriving at the passage can be temporarily placed at the blocking component until the sliding plate retracts and is then transported to the collection port. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. In the accompanying drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the bill printing mechanism of this utility model in some embodiments, where the sliding plate is in the initial position;

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the ticket printing mechanism during its extension phase, at which point the sliding plate is at its maximum extension position.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the transmission structure between the sliding plate, the fixed plate, the frame, and the sliding base assembly in this utility model. At this time, the sliding plate is in the initial position.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the sliding plate, fixed plate, frame, rotating plate and mating parts in this utility model, with the sliding plate in its initial position.

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mating component in some embodiments of this utility model.

[0034] Reference numerals: 100 for ticket printing mechanism; 1 for printing component; 11 for output port; 2 for telescopic component; 21 for fixed plate; 22 for sliding plate; 221 for through hole; 23 for sliding base component; 231 for transmission structure; 3 for recycling channel; 31 for recycling port; 32 for through hole; 33 for staggered opening; 4 for shielding component; 41 for rotating plate; 411 for first surface; 412 for second surface; 5 for mating component; 51 for abutting part; 511 for rolling bearing assembly; 52 for mounting bracket; 521 for connecting plate; 5211 for seat; 5212 for horizontal part; 5213 for vertical part; 6 for frame; 61 for baffle; 62 for clearance opening; 12 for ticket box; 13 for printing module; 14 for paper feeding channel; 15 for motion component; 151 for first roller group; 152 for second roller group; 153 for steering component; A for initial position; B for maximum extension position; α for included angle; M for maximum value; L for telescopic direction. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the specific embodiments of this utility model are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "longitudinal," "horizontal," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "head," and "tail" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They are only for the convenience of describing this technical solution and do not indicate that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0036] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," and "setting" 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. When an component is referred to as being "on" or "below" another component, the component can be located "directly" or "indirectly" on the other component, or there may be one or more intermediary components. The terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are only for the convenience of describing this technical solution and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first," "second," "third," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] In the following description, specific details such as particular system structures and techniques are set forth for illustrative purposes and not for limitation, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, apparatuses, circuits, and methods are omitted so as not to obscure the description of the present invention with unnecessary detail.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 1 This utility model discloses a ticket printing mechanism 100, which mainly includes a printing component 1 and a telescopic component 2. The printing component 1 is used to print blank tickets, and includes an output port 11 for outputting the printed tickets. The telescopic component 2 is used to adjust the distance between the output port 11 of the printing component 1 and the vehicle; the telescopic component 2 may include a fixed plate 21, a sliding plate 22 disposed above the fixed plate 21, and a sliding base component 23 disposed between the fixed plate 21 and the sliding plate 22; the sliding base component 23 is configured to drive the sliding plate 22 to extend outward along one side of the fixed plate 21 and retract to its original position. Understandably, the direction in which the sliding plate 22 extends outward along one side refers to the direction where the vehicle is located; the telescopic direction L can be a horizontal direction.

[0039] In other words, it can be used as a reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The sliding plate 22 has an initial position A and a maximum extension position B, and can reciprocate between the initial position A and the maximum extension position B, and can stop at the initial position A, the maximum extension position B, or any position between the initial position A and the maximum extension position B. Understandably, the maximum extension position B refers to the position where the sliding plate 22 can extend to its furthest point, at which point the distance between the output port 11 of the printing assembly 1 and the fixed plate 21 is the farthest, while the initial position A refers to the position before the sliding plate 22 extends, at which point the distance between the output port 11 of the printing assembly 1 and the fixed plate 21 is the shortest. The printing assembly 1 is fixedly mounted on the sliding plate 22, and also has an initial position A and a maximum extension position B. In some embodiments, the maximum outward extension M of the sliding plate 22 can be between 150mm and 300mm; for example, the maximum value M can be 150mm, 200mm, 230mm, 250mm, or 280mm.

[0040] Secondly, you can refer to Figure 1The ticket printing mechanism 100 also includes a recycling channel 3 formed in the printing assembly 1 and the telescopic assembly 2, which serves as a channel for ticket recycling; tickets can pass through the recycling channel 3 under the action of gravity. One end of the recycling channel 3 is connected to the output port 11, and the other end is a recycling port 31, formed on the fixed plate 21. Between the two ends of the recycling channel 3, a through hole 32 formed on the sliding plate 22 is also provided; the through hole 32 and the recycling port 31 are at least partially opposite each other in the longitudinal direction, and the opposite position forms a part of the recycling channel 3.

[0041] Since the sliding plate 22 can move relative to the fixed plate 21, the recycling channel 3 includes a connected state and a disconnected state. The connected state indicates that the ticket can smoothly pass through the recycling channel 3 and reach the recycling port 31; in the connected state, the channel formed between the through hole 32 and the recycling port 31 is large enough for the ticket to pass through. The disconnected state indicates that the ticket cannot smoothly pass through the recycling channel 3. Understandably, the disconnected state occurs because, during the outward extension of the sliding plate 22, the position between the sliding plate 22 and the fixed plate 21 changes, causing the positions between the through hole 32 and the recycling port 31 to gradually shift; see reference... Figure 2 If the size of the misaligned opening 33 formed by the hole 32 and the collection port 31 is large enough to allow the ticket to leak out, the ticket may leak out through the misaligned opening 33 and fail to pass smoothly through the collection channel 3. Therefore, ticket collection cannot be performed when the collection channel 3 is in the open state. In general, in the open state, the hole 32 and the collection port 31 are at least partially misaligned, and the size of the misaligned opening 33 formed by the hole 32 and the collection port 31 is large enough to allow the ticket to leak out.

[0042] In other words, the sliding plate 22 can also have a critical position associated with the state of the retraction channel 3 between the initial position A and the maximum extension position B. Between the initial position A and the critical position, the retraction channel 3 is in a connected state; between the critical position and the maximum extension position B, the retraction channel 3 is in a disconnected state. For example, this critical position is adjacent to the initial position A, meaning that once the printing component 1 extends, the retraction channel 3 is in a disconnected state.

[0043] To address the issue of the inability to collect tickets when the collection channel 3 is disconnected, this ticket printing mechanism 100 incorporates a blocking component 4, which can be referenced. Figure 2 It is configured to block the misaligned opening 33 when the recycling channel 3 is in the off state, and can carry the tickets reaching the through hole 32, so as to temporarily store the tickets and prevent the tickets from leaking out of the misaligned opening 33; at the same time, it can be referred to Figure 1The blocking component 4 is configured to retract when the recycling channel 3 is in the connected state to maintain the connectivity of the recycling channel 3 and ensure the normal passage of the ticket. It can be further explained that the blocking of the misaligned opening 33 mentioned above can be understood as completely closing the misaligned opening 33, or it can be understood as blocking a part of the misaligned opening 33, so that the size of the blocked misaligned opening 33 is insufficient to allow the ticket to leak out.

[0044] like Figure 2 As shown, the shielding member 4 can be connected to the recycling channel 3, and the connection position is located upstream of the misaligned opening 33; understandably, the upstream position refers to the upstream side of the recycling channel 3 along the direction of ticket transmission, with the misaligned opening 33 as the reference point.

[0045] In some embodiments, the shielding member 4 may be a folding piece (this embodiment is not shown in the figure). The folding piece is connected to the inner walls of opposite sides of the through hole 32 along the extension direction L, and the unfolding and folding directions of the folding piece correspond to the same extension direction L. As the sliding plate 22 extends outward, the folding piece is gradually unfolded, and as the sliding plate 22 retracts, the folding piece is gradually folded up. In practical applications, the ticket can be temporarily placed on the unfolded folding piece during the extension of the sliding plate 22. Subsequently, when the sliding plate 22 retracts, the ticket is pushed towards the collection port 31 by the side wall of the collection channel 3.

[0046] For example, the folding sheet can be a wavy sheet structure, with the direction of the waves being the same as the stretching direction L. Alternatively, the folding sheet can be a deformable sheet structure made of soft rubber, with at least one crease to facilitate folding.

[0047] Understandably, the folding method has a simple structure and can complete the unfolding and folding actions without the need for additional components. However, when folding, it is easy to trap the ticket, causing the ticket to be unable to reach the recycling port 31 smoothly. At the same time, repeated folding will cause fatigue of the material in the folding part, requiring regular replacement.

[0048] In some embodiments, it may be combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 Referring to the reference, the blocking member 4 can be a rotatable rotating plate 41. When the recycling channel 3 is in the connected state, the rotating plate 41 is configured to be in a hanging state; when the recycling channel 3 is in the disconnected state, the rotating plate 41 is configured to flip upward to block the misaligned opening 33. In other words, as the sliding plate 22 extends outward, the rotating plate 41 is gradually flipped upward, and as the sliding plate 22 retracts, the rotating plate 41 is gradually flipped downward to retract.

[0049] For example, the rotating plate 41 is hinged in the through hole 32, and the hinge allows the rotating plate 41 to rotate about a horizontal axis perpendicular to the extension direction L. Correspondingly, a fitting 5, which is fixed relative to the fixed plate 21, is provided between the hinge of the rotating plate 41 and the retraction port 31 to lift the rotating plate 41. In the initial position A, the rotating plate 41 is in a hanging state, and the fitting 5 is arranged on the side of the rotating plate 41 near the distal end; during the extension of the sliding plate 22, the rotating plate 41 and the sliding plate 22 move synchronously, and the fitting 5 abuts against the rotating plate 41 and lifts the rotating plate 41, thereby blocking the misaligned opening 33.

[0050] Understandably, the rotation angle of the rotating plate 41 is related to the extension degree of the sliding plate 22. The rotation angle of the rotating plate 41 is the largest when the sliding plate 22 is in the maximum extension position B. Preferably, the rotating plate 41 is in a horizontal state when the sliding plate 22 is in the maximum extension position B. It should be noted that, as the rotating plate 41 gradually becomes horizontal as the sliding plate 22 extends, when the extension distance of the sliding plate 22 is within a certain range, the surface of the rotating plate 41 used to support the ticket is still inclined downwards, which can guide the ticket to slide towards the collection port 31; until the rotating plate 41 rotates to a near-horizontal position, at which point the ticket is temporarily placed on the rotating plate 41; subsequently, when the sliding plate 22 retracts, the rotating plate 41 gradually tilts downwards, and the ticket placed on the rotating plate 41 can then slide towards the collection port 31.

[0051] Understandably, the hinged rotation method is more durable than the folding method described above. Furthermore, the ticket is only temporarily stored on the rotating plate 41 when the sliding plate 22 is near or at its maximum extension position B, which significantly improves ticket retrieval efficiency.

[0052] In summary, this application has provided two embodiments of the shielding member 4. When the ticket printing mechanism 100 is put into use, the shielding member 4 can be configured according to actual needs. The following description will further elaborate on the structure of this ticket printing mechanism 100, taking the shielding member 4 as a rotatable rotating plate 41. Furthermore, for ease of explanation, the vehicle position is used as a reference point for direction, and this reference point is referred to as the far end; for example, the sliding plate 22 extending outward indicates that it extends in the direction of the far end.

[0053] In some embodiments, reference may be made to Figure 3 The sliding plate 22 has at least one through hole 221 for the passage of the ticket; at the same time, a frame 6 is provided on the side of the sliding plate 22 opposite to the fixed plate 21, and the frame 6 is installed at the through hole 221. The rotating plate 41 is hinged in the frame 6, and after rotating at a preset angle, it and the frame 6 define a temporary storage area together. Understandably, the frame 6 can play a limiting role to prevent the ticket from moving around.

[0054] Preferably, such as Figure 3 As shown, in the frame 6, above the hinge, there is also a downwardly inclined baffle 61. The baffle 61 is provided to guide the ticket to the collection port 31, and to prevent the ticket from being stuck between the inner wall of the frame 6 and the rotating plate 41, and also to prevent the ticket from leaking out from the gap between the frame 6 and the rotating plate 41 (such as the clearance port 62 mentioned below).

[0055] The through hole 32 may include a first segment formed inside the frame 6 and a second segment formed in the through hole 221 opposite to the frame 6. The rotating plate 41 includes a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; the first side of the rotating plate 41 is hinged in the first segment, and its hinge is arranged as close as possible to the adjacent distal end to ensure sufficient space for the passage of documents. In the initial position A, refer to... Figure 1 The second side of the rotating plate 41 can be configured on the side of the recycling port 31 facing away from the sliding plate 22. Understandably, the side of the recycling port 31 facing away from the sliding plate 22 is a recycling cavity for loading tickets. The rotating plate 41 uses part of the space of the recycling cavity for accommodation, which helps to improve the structural compactness of the ticket printing mechanism 100.

[0056] Continue reading for more information. Figure 4 The mating part 5 can be fixed on the fixed plate 21, and has an abutment part 51 extending to the side of the sliding plate 22 opposite to the fixed plate 21. In the initial position A, as Figure 4 As shown, the abutment part 51 can be located inside or outside the frame 6; there is no limitation on this, as long as it can abut against the rotating plate 41 during the extension of the sliding plate 22. For the maximum extension position B, please refer to... Figure 2 The abutting part 51 can be located below the second side of the rotating plate 41; of course, in the maximum extended position B, the abutting part 51 can also be located between the first side and the second side, which is not specifically limited here.

[0057] Preferably, at the initial position A, such as Figure 4As shown, the rotating plate 41 forms an angle α with the direction of gravity, meaning the rotating plate 41 is tilted downwards. This arrangement serves two purposes: firstly, it guides the ticket to the collection port 31; secondly, it facilitates the upward rotation of the rotating plate 41 during the extension of the sliding plate 22. This is because the abutment part 51 is located near the hinge; if the rotating plate 41 were vertical, a greater force would be required to rotate it upwards. For example, the rotating plate 41 is vertical when hanging naturally; simultaneously, the abutment part 51 is positioned off-center from the hinge, slightly lifting the rotating plate 41 in its initial position A, placing it in a downward tilted state. Alternatively, the rotation angle of the rotating plate 41 can be directly limited, so that the rotating plate 41 is not vertical when hanging naturally, but rather forms an angle α with the direction of gravity.

[0058] Secondly, such as Figure 4 As shown, the rotating plate 41 has a first surface 411 for carrying tickets, and a second surface 412 opposite to the first surface 411. Please review Figure 2 The first surface 411 of the rotating plate 41 can be configured to be horizontal in the maximum extended position B, so that the ticket can be stably placed in the temporary storage area. To ensure that the first surface 411 of the rotating plate 41 is horizontal in the maximum extended position B, the thickness of the rotating plate 41 can be designed to gradually increase from its first side to its second side. Furthermore, the thickness of the rotating plate 41 at the position where it contacts the abutment 51 in the maximum extended position B is the same as the distance between the hinge center point of the rotating plate 41 and the abutment 51. This is because the abutment 51 is located below the hinge of the rotating plate 41, creating a certain height difference from the hinge center point; if the thickness of the rotating plate 41 is uniform and the height difference remains constant, the first surface 411 of the rotating plate 41 cannot rotate to a horizontal position. Secondly, the gradually increasing thickness of the rotating plate 41 allows for smooth rotation of the rotating plate 41.

[0059] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 The abutment portion 51 can be a rolling bearing assembly 511, which is rotatably arranged about a horizontal axis perpendicular to the extension direction L. Understandably, the rolling friction between the rolling bearing assembly 511 and the rotating plate 41 makes it easier for the rotating plate 41 to rotate.

[0060] like Figure 5 As shown, the rolling bearing assembly 511 may include at least two sets, arranged at intervals along the extension direction L; each set of rolling bearing assemblies 511 may be located at the same height to support the rotating plate 41 at different positions under the maximum extension position B, ensuring the stability of the rotating plate 41. Each set of rolling bearing assemblies 511 may include at least two rolling bearings, arranged at intervals along a direction perpendicular to the extension direction L.

[0061] Secondly, continue to refer to Figure 5 In addition to the abutment portion 51, the mating part 5 may also include a mounting bracket 52 for mounting the abutment portion 51 to position the abutment portion 51 at a height that can abut against the rotating plate 41.

[0062] like Figure 5 As shown, the mounting bracket 52 may include two connecting plates 521; the two connecting plates 521 are arranged at intervals along a direction perpendicular to the telescopic direction L, and the distance between the two connecting plates 521 is greater than the length of the rotating plate 41 in the direction perpendicular to the telescopic direction L. A rolling bearing assembly 511 may be arranged between the tops of the two connecting plates 521.

[0063] The connecting plate 521 is generally Z-shaped, including a seat portion 5211, a horizontal portion 5212, and a vertical portion 5213 connecting the seat portion 5211 and the horizontal portion 5212. The seat portion 5211 is used to connect to the fixed plate 21, the vertical portion 5213 is connected to the seat portion 5211 and extends longitudinally, one end of the horizontal portion 5212 is connected to the top of the vertical portion 5213, and the other end extends to the distal end. The rolling bearing assembly 511 can be arranged between the horizontal portions 5212 of the two connecting plates 521. Optionally, the distal end of the horizontal portion 5212 protrudes from the side of the fixed plate 21 near the distal end to support the outward mounting of the rolling bearing assembly 511.

[0064] In this embodiment, the length of the through hole 221 on the sliding plate 22 in the telescopic direction L is greater than the length of the frame 6 in the telescopic direction L, so that the through hole 221, in addition to including the second hole segment, also has a hole located on the outer side of the frame 6 near the far end, so as to support the rolling bearing assembly 511 to extend from the sliding plate 22.

[0065] For reference Figure 4 The rotating plate 41 can be a triangular sheet metal structure. Two sets of rolling bearing assemblies 511 are provided. One set is located in the frame 6 and is tangent to the second surface 412 of the rotating plate 41 at the initial position A, so as to tilt the rotating plate 41. The other set is located outside the frame 6 to support the rotating plate 41 at the maximum extension position B.

[0066] like Figure 4 As shown, the frame 6 is also provided with a clearance opening 62 on the side near the far end for the rolling bearing assembly 511 to enter the first hole section. During the outward extension of the sliding plate 22, both sets of rolling bearing assemblies 511 are located in the frame 6; when the sliding plate 22 extends to the maximum extension position B, both sets of rolling bearing assemblies 511 simultaneously support the rotating plate 41.

[0067] The ticket printing mechanism 100 may include a recycling chamber (not shown) disposed below the fixed plate 21, which communicates with the recycling channel 3 for receiving recycled tickets. In some embodiments, the ticket printing mechanism 100 includes a recycling bin for defining the recycling chamber, and the fixed plate 21 may be the top wall of the recycling bin. Of course, the fixed plate 21 may also be a component independent of the recycling bin, with the top of the recycling bin connected to the bottom of the fixed plate 21.

[0068] Can be reviewed Figure 1 The ticket printing mechanism 100 may also include a ticket box 12 for loading blank tickets; at the same time, the printing assembly 1 also includes a printing module 13 connected to the ticket box 12, and a paper feeding channel 14 between the printing module 13 and the output port 11; the ticket box 12 provides blank tickets to the printing module 13, and after the printing module 13 prints relevant information on the blank tickets, it conveys the printed tickets to the output port 11 through the paper feeding channel 14.

[0069] Secondly, such as Figure 1 As shown, the ticket printing mechanism 100 also includes a motion component 15 arranged in the paper feed channel 14 and the return channel 3, and a first drive member (not shown) that drives the motion component 15. The first drive member provides power to the motion component 15, which in turn moves the ticket in the paper feed channel 14 or the return channel 3.

[0070] For reference Figure 2 The motion component 15 may include at least one first roller assembly 151 arranged in the paper feed channel 14, at least one second roller assembly 152 arranged in the recycling channel 3, and a deflector 153 for controlling the entry of the document into one of the recycling channel 3 and the paper feed channel 14.

[0071] The first roller assembly 151 may include two rollers arranged longitudinally at a distance; driven by the first driving member, both rollers can rotate in the direction from the printing module 13 side towards the output port 11 side; simultaneously, the two rollers are configured to contact the upper and lower surfaces of the document respectively, so as to drive the document to move in the paper feeding channel 14 towards the output port 11. In addition, the first roller assembly 151 may also be configured to rotate in the opposite direction to return the document at the output port 11 along the path, and then enter the recycling channel 3.

[0072] For details on the second roller group 152, please refer to the first roller group 151; further details will not be provided here.

[0073] Continue to refer to Figure 2The deflector 153 is located at the bifurcation point between the paper feed channel 14 and the return channel 3. Driven by the first drive member, the deflector 153 can rotate by a preset angle to change the path of the document transport. In some embodiments, the paper feed channel 14 is a straight channel, and the return channel 3 is located below the paper feed channel 14 and is a downward-curving, inward-facing curved channel. When it is necessary to send the document located at the output port 11 to the return port 31, the side of the deflector 153 adjacent to the output port 11 is lifted, and the document returning along the path enters the return channel 3.

[0074] In addition, you can refer to Figure 3 The sliding base assembly 23 may include a slide rail structure, a transmission structure 231, and a second driving component. The slide rail structure is disposed between the sliding plate 22 and the fixed plate 21, providing a base for the movement of the printing assembly 1. The second driving component provides power to the transmission structure 231, which in turn drives the sliding plate 22 to move.

[0075] like Figure 3 As shown, the transmission structure 231 can be mounted on the fixed plate 21, located on one side of the sliding plate 22, and connected to the sliding plate 22. The transmission structure 231 can use belt drive, chain drive, or other methods for transmission. In some embodiments, the transmission structure 231 uses belt drive, which may include several moving pulleys and an annular belt; the several moving pulleys are arranged on a straight line parallel to the extension direction L, the annular belt is tensioned on the outer periphery of the several moving pulleys as a whole, and connected to the sliding plate 22; the second driving member is connected to at least one of the several moving pulleys and provides power to it; the moving pulley connected to the second driving member drives the annular belt to rotate on the several moving pulleys, thereby driving the sliding plate 22 to move on the fixed plate 21.

[0076] The second drive unit can be mounted on the fixed plate 21, located on the side of the sliding plate 22 away from the output port 11. Of course, the second drive unit can also be mounted in other positions, which is not limited here.

[0077] The ticket printing mechanism 100 may also include a control module (not shown) and sensors (not shown) for detecting vehicles. The control module is configured to control at least one of the first and second drive components based on signals fed back from the sensors. The sensors can detect the arrival and departure of vehicles and measure the distance between the output port 11 and the vehicle to determine the extension and retraction amount of the sliding plate 22 based on the distance between the output port 11 and the vehicle. Through sensor detection, the extension and retraction amount of the housing can be adaptively adjusted according to the vehicle distance to ensure that the output port 11 is in an appropriate position for the user to collect the ticket, and to prevent the printing component 1 from touching the vehicle when it extends towards the vehicle; furthermore, any uncollected tickets can be collected after the vehicle has left.

[0078] In summary, this invoice printing mechanism 100 achieves the function of invoice collection and temporary storage through the cooperation between the telescopic component 2, the rotating plate 41, and the mating part 5, enabling invoices to be collected at any position along the extension path. Since invoice collection can be completed at the extension position, it effectively saves time spent on retraction, thus positively impacting vehicle traffic efficiency.

[0079] In this regard, please combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 Referring to the above, the movable engagement process between the telescopic component 2 and the rotating plate 41 can be as follows:

[0080] When the sliding plate 22 of the telescopic component 2 is in the initial position A, the rotating plate 41 automatically falls down under the action of gravity. A large space is maintained between the rotating plate 41 and the side wall of the through hole 32, allowing the ticket to fall normally into the recycling bin.

[0081] During the horizontal extension of the sliding plate 22, the second surface 412 of the rotating plate 41 remains tangentially in contact with the rolling bearing assembly 511, thus continuously blocking the staggered opening 33 formed between the through hole 32 and the collection port 31. Under the action of the rolling bearing assembly 511, the rotating plate 41 flips upward, and the angle of flipping increases with the extension distance. Before reaching or nearly reaching the horizontal state, the first surface 411 of the rotating plate 41 remains tilted downward, guiding the invoice to the collection port 31. Even when the sliding plate 22 reaches its maximum extension position B and the rotating plate 41 is pushed to the horizontal state, the invoice printing mechanism 100 can still collect the invoice, which can then be temporarily stored on the rotating plate 41.

[0082] Until the sliding plate 22 begins to retract, the second surface 412 of the rotating plate 41 remains tangentially attached to the rolling bearing assembly 511, and under the action of its own gravity, the rotating plate 41 gradually flips downward. After flipping to a certain angle, the tickets placed on the rotating plate 41 can automatically slide down to the recycling port 31.

[0083] In addition, this application also constructs a highway self-service toll payment machine (not shown), which may include a toll collection agency and the aforementioned ticket printing agency 100; the ticket printing agency 100 may be connected to the toll collection agency to print and output an invoice after payment.

[0084] The toll collection agency may include basic ETC toll collection components for ETC card payments and / or basic QR code payment components. It should be noted that the specific structures of the ETC toll collection components and QR code payment components can be found in relevant technologies and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0085] In some embodiments, the highway self-service toll payment machine may further include a card collection mechanism for collecting toll cards. The card collection mechanism may include a housing with a card slot and an inner cavity communicating with the card slot; the inner cavity has a card reader area for reading toll cards. Toll cards can be inserted into the card reader area, and by reading the toll card, fee information is obtained. Subsequently, the toll collection agency performs the toll collection action based on the fee information.

[0086] It is understood that the above embodiments only illustrate preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model patent. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, the above technical features can be freely combined, and several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, all of which fall within the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent transformations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present utility model should fall within the coverage of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A ticket printing mechanism, characterized by, include: A printing component (1) for printing tickets includes an output port (11) for outputting tickets; The telescopic assembly (2) includes a fixed plate (21), a sliding plate (22) disposed on the top of the fixed plate (21), and a sliding base assembly (23) disposed between the fixed plate (21) and the sliding plate (22); the printing assembly (1) is fixed on the sliding plate (22), and the sliding base assembly (23) drives the sliding plate (22) to extend outward along one side of the fixed plate (21) and retract to the initial position; The recycling channel (3) has one end connected to the output port (11) and the other end is a recycling port (31) formed on the fixed plate (21); the recycling channel (3) also includes a through hole (32) formed on the sliding plate (22) and located upstream of the recycling port (31); the through hole (32) and the recycling port (31) are arranged opposite to each other in the initial position and form a staggered opening (33) during the extension; A shielding element (4) is disposed in the recycling channel (3); The shield (4) is configured to shield the misaligned opening (33) during extension.

2. The ticket printing mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The shielding member (4) is a rotating plate (41), which is hinged in the through hole (32). The hinge allows the rotating plate (41) to rotate around a horizontal axis perpendicular to the extension direction. The ticket printing mechanism also includes a mating part (5) that is fixed relative to the fixed plate (21); the mating part (5) is provided with an abutting part (51) for abutting against the rotating plate (41); In the initial position, the rotating plate (41) is in a hanging state, and the mating part (5) is disposed on the side of the rotating plate (41) near the distal end; during the extension, the rotating plate (41) moves synchronously with the sliding plate (22), and the abutting part (51) abuts against the rotating plate (41) and lifts the rotating plate (41) to cover the staggered opening (33).

3. A ticket printing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The abutting part (51) includes a rotatable rolling bearing assembly (511) which rotates in the direction of rotation about a horizontal axis perpendicular to the telescopic direction; the circumferential side of the rolling bearing assembly (511) is used to abut against the rotating plate (41).

4. A ticket printing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein The mating component (5) includes a mounting bracket (52) fixed on the fixing plate (21); The mounting bracket (52) includes two connecting plates (521) arranged at intervals along a direction perpendicular to the telescopic direction, with the tops of the two connecting plates (521) extending to the side of the sliding plate (22) facing away from the fixed plate (21). The rolling bearing assembly (511) is installed between the tops of the two connecting plates (521).

5. The ticket printing mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The rotating plate (41) includes a first side for hinge and a second side opposite to the first side; the thickness of the rotating plate (41) gradually increases from the first side to the second side, so that the surface of the rotating plate (41) used to carry the ticket is horizontal in the maximum extended position.

6. The ticket printing mechanism of claim 2, wherein, In the initial position, the abutting part (51) abuts against the rotating plate (41), and the surface of the rotating plate (41) used to support the ticket forms an angle with the direction of gravity.

7. The ticket printing mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The sliding plate (22) is provided with a through hole (221); the rotating plate (41) is provided with a frame (6) on the side opposite to the fixed plate (21), and the frame (6) is installed at the through hole (221); The rotating plate (41) is hinged in the frame (6) and, in a horizontal state, together with the frame (6) forms a temporary storage area for holding tickets.

8. A ticket printing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein In the frame (6), a baffle (61) is provided on the side away from the recycling port (31) at the hinge of the rotating plate (41) to prevent the ticket from passing through the gap formed between the rotating plate (41) and the frame (6); One side of the baffle (61) is connected to the side of the frame (6) near the far end, and the baffle (61) is inclined relative to the longitudinal direction, with the inclined direction extending toward the recycling port (31).

9. A document printing mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The ticket printing mechanism includes a ticket box (12) for loading blank tickets; the printing component (1) also includes a printing module (13) connected to the ticket box (12) and a paper feeding channel (14) between the printing module (13) and the output port (11); The ticket printing mechanism further includes a motion component (15) arranged in the paper feed channel (14) and the return channel (3), and a first drive member that drives the motion component (15) to move; The ticket printing mechanism also includes a recycling chamber disposed on the side of the fixed plate (21) facing away from the sliding plate (22), and the recycling chamber is connected to the recycling port (31).

10. A highway self-service toll payment machine comprising a toll collection mechanism, characterized by, It also includes the ticket printing mechanism according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the ticket printing mechanism is connected to the charging mechanism.

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