A scanner stand

Abstract

The utility model provides a scanner support, including base, support piece, card station and holding gap, when the store operation is in the peak period, support piece is in the unfolded position, at this moment, the scanner is embedded in the card station, can satisfy the cash register operation in the peak period, when the store operation is in the trough period, support piece will be in the storage position, that is, support piece rotates to the inside of base at least partially, at this moment, the end surface of card station coincides with the lower surface of base, then can embed the scanner in the card station, when there is a customer occasionally, the shop assistant can directly hold the gap to pick up the scanner and scan, therefore, in this process, the support plays the role of the card seat, prevents the situation that the scanner falls off without being fixed when being directly placed on the table, at this moment, the height of the scanner is similar to the height of the scanner directly placed on the table.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of scanner bracket technology, and specifically to a scanner bracket. Background Technology

[0002] In retail outlets such as community convenience stores and small supermarkets, scanners are the core equipment for merchandise checkout. To reduce staff fatigue from hand operation and improve checkout efficiency during peak hours (such as 7:30-9:00 AM and 6:00-8:00 PM), existing technologies have developed scanner brackets. These brackets are fixed to the checkout counter via a base (such as silicone anti-slip pads or screw clamps) and a support structure to provide stable support for the scanner. At this point, staff do not need to operate the scanner by hand; they only need to start the scanner once it is properly supported.

[0003] However, during off-peak hours (such as 12:00-14:00 and 21:00-07:00 the next day), staff need to use the checkout counter for tasks such as stocking shelves (placing snacks and drinks to be replenished) and checking inventory (recording out-of-stock lists). Because the checkout counter space in convenience stores and small supermarkets is relatively compact, staff can easily bump into the supported stand, causing the scanner to fall and get damaged. Therefore, during off-peak hours, to ensure timely scanning while preventing the scanner from falling, staff usually remove the scanner from its stand and place it on the counter. When a customer arrives, they simply pick up the scanner to scan. While this eliminates the possibility of the scanner falling from a height, placing it directly on the counter without securing it means it could still fall when staff are tidying up the counter or placing other items. Therefore, a stand that can stably support the scanner during peak hours while preventing it from falling during off-peak hours is needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a scanner holder that does not have at least one of the disadvantages mentioned above.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a scanner holder, comprising a base, a support member rotatably disposed on one side edge of the base about a horizontal axis, and a mounting plate rotatably disposed at the end of the support member about a horizontal axis for mounting a scanner. The support member can be at least partially rotated into the interior of the base to have a storage position or can be rotated to the exterior of the base to have an unfolded position. When the support member is in the storage position, one end face of the mounting plate is parallel to or coincides with the lower surface of the base, and there is a gripping gap between the scanner's grip portion and the base.

[0006] Furthermore, the lower surface of the base has an upwardly recessed groove, and when the support is in the stored position, the support is at least partially located within the groove;

[0007] Alternatively, the upper surface of the base has a downwardly recessed groove, and when the support is in the stored position, the support is at least partially located within the groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the support member and the base, as well as the card holder and the support member, are connected by damping pivots.

[0009] Furthermore, the base is H-shaped, and the sink is located in the middle of the base.

[0010] Furthermore, an inclined surface is provided on one end of the base located in the grip gap.

[0011] Furthermore, when the lower surface of the base has an upwardly recessed groove, the end of the base near the damping shaft is provided with a notch, a limiting plate is hinged to the side wall of the notch, and the side wall of the support member is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves. When the support member is in the unfolded position, one end of the limiting plate cooperates with the limiting groove to restrict the rotation of the support member toward the limiting plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the upper surface of the base is provided with a placement groove for placing the limiting plate.

[0013] Furthermore, when the support is in the stowed position, the two damping shafts are located at both ends of the base.

[0014] Furthermore, the base is provided with a lever, and the lever is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0015] Furthermore, the support member includes a first conical plate rotatably disposed on one side edge of the base about a horizontal axis, the first conical plate having a sliding cavity, a second conical plate slidably connected to the sliding cavity, and a card holder rotatably disposed at the end of the second conical plate away from the first conical plate about a horizontal axis. A magnetic suction seat penetrating the lower part of the second conical plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding cavity. When the support member is in the unfolded position, the magnetic suction seat is attracted to the rotating cylinder of the card holder.

[0016] Furthermore, the sliding cavity is a conical cavity, and the sliding cavity gradually narrows along the direction from the second conical plate toward the card table.

[0017] Furthermore, the top of the magnetic base is a symmetrical arc, and the axis of rotation of the symmetrical arc coincides with the axis of rotation of the rotating cylinder.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] When the store is operating at its peak, the support is in the extended position. At this time, the scanner can be embedded in the card counter to meet the cashier operation during peak hours.

[0020] When store operations are at a low point, the support component will be in its stowed position, meaning that at least part of the support component will rotate into the interior of the base. At this time, one end of the card holder will coincide with the lower surface of the base, and the scanner can then be embedded into the card holder. When customers occasionally come, the staff can simply hold the gap to pick up the scanner and scan. Therefore, in this process, the bracket acts as a card holder, preventing the scanner from falling if it is placed directly on the table without being secured. At this time, the height of the scanner is similar to the height of the scanner placed directly on the table. Therefore, the bracket disclosed in this utility model can stably support the scanner during peak hours while preventing the scanner from falling from a height during off-peak hours. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, 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.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the support member in the deployed position in one embodiment;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the support member in the embodiment when it is in the stowed position;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the support member in the deployed position in another embodiment;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional view of the embodiment.

[0026] The components include: 1. base; 2. card holder; 3. support; 4. second conical plate; 5. first conical plate; 6. anti-slip texture; 7. scanner; 8. notch; 9. limiting plate; 10. magnetic seat; 11. placement slot; 12. rotating cylinder; 13. symmetrical arc. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To further illustrate the technical means and effects of the present invention in achieving its intended purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structures, features, and effects of the present invention, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments, is provided below.

[0028] Example: Please refer to Figure 1-4 A scanner holder includes a base 1, a support member 3 rotatably disposed on one side edge of the base 1 about a horizontal axis, and a mounting plate 2 rotatably disposed at the end of the support member 3 about a horizontal axis for mounting a scanner 7. The support member 3 can rotate at least partially into the base 1 to have a retracted position or rotate out of the base 1 to have an extended position. When the support member 3 is in the retracted position, one end face of the mounting plate 2 is parallel to or coincides with the lower surface of the base 1, and there is a gripping gap between the gripping part of the scanner 7 and the base 1. The support member 3 and the base 1, and the mounting plate 2 and the support member 3 can be connected by a damping pivot. This utility model has two usage states: a retracted state and a supported state. When in the supported state, the support member 3 is in the extended position, that is, the support member 3 is tilted upward relative to the base 1. At this time, the scanner 7 is embedded in the mounting plate 2, which can meet the needs of cashier operations during peak hours.

[0029] When the store is operating at a low point, and staff need to use the checkout counter for tasks such as stocking shelves (placing snacks and drinks to be replenished) and checking inventory (recording out-of-stock items), the support 3 will be in its storage position. This means the support 3 will at least partially rotate into the base 1, at which point one end of the card holder 2 will overlap with the lower surface of the base 1. The scanner 7 can then be inserted into the card holder 2. When customers arrive, staff can easily grab the scanner 7 to scan. Therefore, the support acts as a holder, preventing the scanner 7 from falling when staff are tidying the counter or placing other items, as it would be placed directly on the counter without being secured. Furthermore, the height of the scanner 7 is approximately the same as when it is placed directly on the counter. Thus, the support disclosed in this invention can stably support the scanner 7 during peak hours while preventing it from falling during off-peak hours. Additionally, the base 1 and the counter can be connected by a suction plate to prevent the support and scanner 7 from sliding.

[0030] In one embodiment, the upper surface of the base 1 has a downwardly recessed groove. When the support member 3 is in the storage position, the support member 3 is at least partially located within the groove. Compared to conventional scanner 7 brackets, the scanner 7 bracket of this utility model has a smaller storage space after storage, and can be used as a stand after storage to prevent the scanner 7 from being pushed off the table by staff when tidying up the table or placing other items. In this embodiment, the lower surface of the base 1 has an upwardly recessed groove. In this case, when the support member 3 is in the storage position, the support member 3 is at least partially located within the groove. Compared to other embodiments, the structure in this embodiment is more aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, by folding in the reverse direction, the support member 3 is rotated to the bottom of the base 1 and "shielded" by the base 1 to prevent outsiders from arbitrarily moving the bracket and causing damage to the bracket.

[0031] In this embodiment, an inclined surface is provided on one end of the base 1 located in the grip gap, thereby increasing the space of the grip gap and facilitating the clerk's removal of the scanner 7 from the card holder 2 when the support member 3 is in the storage position. The base 1 is H-shaped, with the recess located in the middle of the base 1, which greatly reduces the overall weight of the bracket. Furthermore, a notch 8 is provided at one end of the base 1 near the damping pivot, and a limiting plate 9 is hinged to the side wall of the notch 8. Several limiting grooves are provided on the side wall of the support member 3. When the support member 3 is in the unfolded position, one end of the limiting plate 9 cooperates with the limiting groove to restrict the support member 3 from moving towards the limiting position. The rotation of plate 9 further ensures the stability of the support for scanner 7 during peak hours, preventing the support 3 from rotating towards the limiting plate 9 under human influence during use. In addition, the upper surface of the base 1 is provided with a placement groove 11 for placing the limiting plate 9, which facilitates the storage of the limiting plate 9 and improves the aesthetics of the support. Furthermore, when the support 3 is in the stored position, the two damping pivots are located at both ends of the base 1, which greatly reduces the space occupied by the support after storage. The base 1 is provided with a lever, and the lever is provided with anti-slip texture 6 to facilitate the rotation of the support 3.

[0032] It is worth mentioning that, in this embodiment, the support member 3 includes a first conical plate 5 rotatably disposed on one side edge of the base 1 about a horizontal axis. The first conical plate 5 is provided with a sliding cavity. A second conical plate 4 is slidably connected to the sliding cavity. The card holder 2 is rotatably disposed at the end of the second conical plate 4 away from the first conical plate 5 about a horizontal axis. A magnetic suction seat 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding cavity, penetrating the lower part of the second conical plate 4. When the support member 3 is in the unfolded position, the magnetic suction seat 10 is attracted to the rotating cylinder 12 of the card holder 2. The rotating cylinder 12 is made of a metallic magnetic material. When the support needs to be used during peak hours, the first conical plate 5 is slid to separate the rotating cylinder 12 from the magnetic suction seat 10. Then the scanning angle of the scanner 7 can be adjusted. After the adjustment is completed, the first conical plate 5 can be reset, thereby allowing the magnetic suction seat to return to its original position. The magnetic base 10 engages with the rotating cylinder 12 of the card table 2, which helps prevent the scanner 7 from rotating during use, thereby improving the scanning stability of the scanner 7. The sliding cavity is a conical cavity, and the sliding cavity gradually narrows along the direction of the second conical plate 4 towards the card table 2. When the second conical plate 4 slides, the second conical plate 4 can be temporarily fixed under the limiting compression of the conical cavity, which helps prevent the second conical plate 4 from falling back under the action of gravity, causing the magnetic base 10 to engage with the rotating cylinder 12 of the card table 2, which would be detrimental to the adjustment of the scanning angle of the scanner 7. The top of the magnetic base 10 is a symmetrical arc 13, and the rotation axis of the symmetrical arc 13 coincides with the rotation axis of the rotating cylinder 12, thereby preventing the magnetic force from generating an unbalanced torque on the card table 2, which would affect the stability of the scanning angle of the scanner 7.

[0033] Working principle: During peak store hours, support component 3 is in the extended position, meaning it is tilted upwards relative to base 1. At this time, scanner 7 is embedded in card holder 2, facilitating checkout operations during peak hours. During off-peak hours, when staff need to use the checkout counter for tasks such as stocking shelves (placing snacks and drinks to be replenished) and checking inventory (recording out-of-stock lists), support component 3 is in the retracted position, meaning it is at least partially rotated into the interior of base 1. At this point, one end of card holder 2 aligns with the lower surface of base 1. Then... The scanner 7 can be embedded in the card holder 2. When customers come, the staff can simply hold the gap to pick up the scanner 7 and scan. Therefore, the bracket acts as a card holder, preventing the scanner 7 from falling when the staff is tidying up the table or placing other items, as it is not fixed directly on the table. In addition, the height of the scanner 7 is similar to the height of the scanner 7 when it is placed directly on the table. Therefore, the bracket disclosed in this utility model can stably support the scanner 7 during peak hours and prevent the scanner 7 from falling from a height during off-peak hours.

[0034] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "back," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0035] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A scanner holder, characterized in that, The device includes a base (1), a support member (3) rotatably disposed on one side edge of the base (1) about an axis, and a mounting plate (2) rotatably disposed at the end of the support member (3) about an axis and used to mount a scanner (7). The support member (3) can be at least partially rotated to the interior of the base (1) to have a storage position or the support member (3) can be rotated to the exterior of the base (1) to have an unfolded position. When the support member (3) is in the storage position, one end face of the mounting plate (2) is parallel to or coincides with the lower surface of the base (1), and there is a gripping gap between the gripping part of the scanner (7) and the base (1).

2. The scanner holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower surface of the base (1) has an upwardly recessed groove, and when the support (3) is in the storage position, the support (3) is at least partially located within the groove. Alternatively, the upper surface of the base (1) has a downwardly recessed groove, and when the support (3) is in the storage position, the support (3) is at least partially located within the groove.

3. The scanner holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support member (3) and the base (1), as well as the card holder (2) and the support member (3), are connected by a damping shaft.

4. The scanner holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, An inclined surface is provided on one end of the base (1) located in the grip gap.

5. The scanner holder according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the lower surface of the base (1) has an upwardly recessed groove, the base (1) has a notch (8) at one end near the damping shaft. A limiting plate (9) is hinged to the side wall of the notch (8). The side wall of the support member (3) is provided with several limiting grooves. When the support member (3) is in the unfolded position, one end of the limiting plate (9) restricts the rotation of the support member (3) toward the limiting plate (9) by cooperating with the limiting groove.

6. The scanner holder according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The base (1) is provided with a lever, and the lever is provided with anti-slip texture (6).

7. The scanner holder according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the support member (3) is in the storage position, the two damping shafts are located at both ends of the base (1).

8. The scanner holder according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support member (3) includes a first conical plate (5) rotatably disposed on one side edge of the base (1) about a horizontal axis. The first conical plate (5) is provided with a sliding cavity. A second conical plate (4) is slidably connected to the sliding cavity. The card holder (2) is rotatably disposed at the end of the second conical plate (4) away from the first conical plate (5) about a horizontal axis. A magnetic suction seat (10) penetrating the lower part of the second conical plate (4) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding cavity. When the support member (3) is in the unfolded position, the magnetic suction seat (10) is attracted to the rotating cylinder (12) of the card holder (2).

9. The scanner holder according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sliding cavity is a conical cavity, and the sliding cavity gradually narrows along the direction from the second conical plate (4) to the card table (2).

10. The scanner holder according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top of the magnetic base (10) is a symmetrical arc (13), and the axis of rotation of the symmetrical arc (13) coincides with the axis of rotation of the rotating cylinder (12).

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