An outdoor digital trade information kiosk

Abstract

This utility model provides an outdoor digital trade information kiosk, belonging to the technical field of urban public facilities. The outdoor digital trade information kiosk includes a kiosk body and an operating platform electrically connected to it. Its features include: the kiosk body is triangular in shape and equipped with three display screens, each with three sets of protective films on its surface; a triangular groove is formed at the bottom of the kiosk body, into which a base is inserted and fixedly connected by fixing components; a frame is installed on the edge of the base, covering the kiosk body; light-shielding components are installed on the side walls; and an entrance / exit is located at the curved end. The triangular structure of the kiosk body, combined with the frame, the multi-layered protective films protecting the three display screens, and the light-shielding components, effectively solves the problems of traditional outdoor digital trade information kiosks in terms of information display, structural safety, ease of maintenance, and environmental adaptability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of urban public facilities technology, and more specifically, to an outdoor digital trade information kiosk. Background Technology

[0002] With the booming development of smart city construction and the digital economy, outdoor digital trade information kiosks, as an important carrier connecting online and offline, serving the public and promoting commerce, have been widely used in public places such as commercial districts, transportation hubs, community squares, and tourist attractions. These kiosks, through integrated display screens, provide the public with diversified services such as news information, government affairs inquiries, advertising, and digital trade product displays, greatly improving the intelligence level of urban public services and the efficiency of information dissemination.

[0003] Currently, most outdoor digital trade information kiosks on the market adopt a traditional vertical structure, typically rectangular or cylindrical in shape, equipped with one or two displays. While these kiosks meet basic information dissemination needs to a certain extent, numerous design and functional shortcomings have gradually emerged during actual deployment and application. Firstly, in terms of information display efficiency, single-sided or double-sided displays present significant visual blind spots. Secondly, regarding physical structure and safety, the base design of traditional kiosks is relatively simple, directly and shallowly fixed to the designated location, posing a risk of tipping over. Thirdly, in terms of durability and maintenance costs, the display screen is the core and most expensive component of the kiosk, and prolonged exposure to the outdoor environment makes it highly susceptible to damage. Furthermore, in terms of environmental adaptability, existing kiosks have limited ability to cope with severe weather. The roof's sunshade and rain protection design is often inadequate, causing severe glare on the screen under strong sunlight, affecting readability, or providing insufficient protection during heavy rain. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this application provides an outdoor digital trade information kiosk to solve the problems mentioned in the background art regarding information display, structural security, ease of maintenance, and environmental adaptability of traditional outdoor digital trade information kiosks.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows:

[0006] An outdoor digital trade information kiosk includes a kiosk body and an operating platform electrically connected to it. The kiosk body is triangular in shape and equipped with three displays. Each display is electrically connected to its corresponding operating platform, and each display has three sets of protective films on its surface. A triangular groove is formed at the bottom of the kiosk body, into which a base is inserted and fixedly connected to the kiosk by fixing components. A frame is installed along the edge of the base, covering the kiosk body. Light-shielding components are installed on the side walls, and an entrance / exit is located at the curved end.

[0007] Furthermore, the protective film is a soft film made of TPU or PET material, and each protective film has a tear strip integrally formed on its sidewall, which is attached to the sidewall of the digital trade information kiosk body.

[0008] Furthermore, each set of protective films is designed as a multi-layer soft film structure, with each layer having a thickness of 0.18 mm.

[0009] Furthermore, the depth of the triangular groove is one-quarter of the support portion of the digital trade information kiosk body, and it matches the insertion end of the base.

[0010] Furthermore, a tripod is integrally formed on the surface of the base and fits snugly against the bottom of the digital trade information kiosk body, with the outer wall of the tripod and the inside of the triangular groove being interference-fitted.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottom edge of the base is provided with equally spaced concave teeth, and the triangular end is integrally formed with a support point. The concave teeth and the support point are cast in the pre-installed position with the outside.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixing component consists of a plurality of stepped threaded holes and a plurality of locking bolts. The digital trade information kiosk body and the side wall of the connection between the tripod and the triangular groove are provided with a plurality of stepped threaded holes at equal intervals, and the plurality of locking bolts are respectively locked with the internal threads of the plurality of stepped threaded holes.

[0013] Furthermore, the pavilion frame is triangular in shape with a conical top, and the inner bottom is fixedly connected to the base. It also has window openings on the side walls and door frames at the corners.

[0014] Furthermore, the light-shielding component consists of a window frame and frosted glass. The window frame is installed inside the window opening, and the frosted glass is installed inside the window frame with a light-shielding film attached to its inner surface. It is also connected to the main circuit of the digital trade information kiosk.

[0015] Furthermore, the door hinge is installed inside the door frame, and the outer wall has a built-in handle.

[0016] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This utility model's digital trade information kiosk features a triangular design for both its main body and frame, and is equipped with three display screens. More importantly, each display screen is electrically connected to an independent operating platform. This completely changes the traditional one-way information transmission mode of information kiosks, upgrading it into three independently operable interactive service terminals. Users can simultaneously perform multiple operations such as digital trade inquiries, business processing, and online payments, greatly improving service efficiency and user experience, and effectively solving the problem of queuing during peak hours. Furthermore, the triangular distribution of the three interactive interfaces ensures that users in any direction around the kiosk can conveniently access the service, maximizing service coverage and significantly improving space utilization and commercial value.

[0018] 2. This utility model adds a covered frame to the outside of the information kiosk. The inner layer of the kiosk supports the core display screen and operating platform, while the outer frame acts as the first line of defense, effectively resisting external physical impacts, malicious damage, and the direct effects of severe weather. This forms a dual protective structure of "external impact resistance and internal core protection," far exceeding the safety of traditional single-layer information kiosks. Furthermore, the bottom of the frame is fixedly connected to a sturdy base, forming a stable three-dimensional truss structure together with the main body, further enhancing the wind resistance and structural stability of the entire system, making it more robust and reliable in outdoor environments.

[0019] 3. The light-shielding component mounted on the side wall of this kiosk is one of the core highlights of this design. This component consists of frosted glass and a light-shielding film, and is connected to the kiosk's electrical circuitry. It not only effectively blocks direct sunlight, preventing glare on the display screen, but also actively regulates internal lighting and temperature, preventing overheating of the internal main unit, power supply, and other precision electronic equipment due to prolonged sun exposure. This ensures long-term stable operation of the equipment in harsh outdoor environments and extends its service life. Simultaneously, the frosted glass design provides light protection while maintaining a degree of transparency, avoiding the oppressive feeling of a fully enclosed structure and creating a relatively cool and light-shielded ideal working environment for the internal equipment.

[0020] 4. The triangular groove at the bottom of the information kiosk body and the triangular frame of the base adopt a plug-in design, and the initial positioning and fixation are achieved through interference fit, which greatly simplifies the difficulty of on-site installation and improves the alignment accuracy. A secondary locking is then achieved by combining the stepped threaded holes and locking bolts in the fixing components, realizing a high-strength connection between the body and the base. This "plug-in first, lock later" method not only has high installation efficiency but also avoids the connection between the digital trade information kiosk body and the ground, allowing for non-destructive disassembly of the digital trade information kiosk body later.

[0021] 5. This utility model designs a special protective film for the most critical and vulnerable component of outdoor information kiosks: the display screen. This protective film is made of scratch-resistant and weather-resistant TPU or PET material, effectively resisting dust, rain, ultraviolet rays, and accidental scratches, extending the lifespan of the display screen. In particular, the one-piece tear-off tab design on the sidewall of the protective film allows maintenance personnel to quickly and easily peel off the old film without any tools, simply by pinching the tear-off tab. This greatly simplifies the maintenance process and significantly reduces labor costs and equipment downtime. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outdoor digital trade information kiosk provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the energized glass structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the connection structure between the kiosk frame, base, and digital trade information kiosk body provided for the embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the main structure of the digital trade information kiosk provided for the implementation of this application;

[0027] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the digital trade information kiosk body provided for the embodiments of this application.

[0028] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the base structure provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the protective film structure provided for an embodiment of this application.

[0030] In the diagram: 1-Digital trade information kiosk body; 2-Shielding plate; 3-Display screen; 4-Protective film; 5-Triangular groove; 6-Base; 7-Fixing component; 8-Kiosk frame; 9-Light-shielding component; 10-Entrance / Exit door; 41-Tear plate; 61-Triangular frame; 62-Concave tooth; 63-Support point; 71-Stepped threaded hole; 72-Locking bolt; 81-Window hole; 82-Door frame; 91-Window frame; 92-Frosted glass; 101-Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0032] Example:

[0033] Please see Figures 1-5 An outdoor digital trade information kiosk includes a digital trade information kiosk body 1 and a cover 2 integrally formed on the top of the digital trade information kiosk body 1.

[0034] The digital trade information kiosk body 1 serves as a service carrier connecting online and offline channels. It is constructed from 2.5mm thick 304 stainless steel sheet, integrally formed through laser cutting, bending, and precision welding, resulting in a triangular structure resembling a regular triangular prism. This structure not only utilizes the stability principle of a triangle, enhancing its overall wind pressure and impact resistance, but also provides an ideal surface for the installation of the display screen 3 on its three flat sides. The interior of the body is hollow, accommodating the main control computer, power module, cooling fan, and other electronic equipment, and includes an access door for easy maintenance. The support structure at the bottom of the body is designed as a solid reinforced structure to ensure structural strength after the triangular groove 5 is created.

[0035] The operating platform 2 is not a standalone entity, but rather an interactive system integrated in front of each display screen 3. Specifically, a high-sensitivity industrial-grade capacitive touchscreen is covered on the surface of each display screen 3. This touchscreen is electrically connected to the main control computer inside the digital trade kiosk body 1 via USB or a dedicated data cable. The main control computer, power module, network switch, and other core electronic components are all mounted on a rack inside the digital trade kiosk body 1. Furthermore, the operating platform 2 can further integrate an NFC card reader, a QR code scanner, or a bank card reader. These devices are all electrically connected to the main control computer, thus forming a fully functional digital trade interactive terminal.

[0036] Please see Figures 1-7An outdoor digital trade information kiosk includes a triangular kiosk body 1 equipped with three display screens 3, each with a protective film 4 on its surface. A triangular groove 5 is formed at the bottom of the kiosk body 1, into which a base 6 is inserted and fixedly connected by fixing components 7. A frame 8 is installed along the edge of the base 6, covering the kiosk body 1, and light-blocking components 9 are installed on its side walls. An entrance / exit 10 is located at the curved end. Tear-off tabs 4 are integrally formed on the side walls of the protective film 4. 1; The base 6 has a triangular frame 61 integrally formed on its surface; The bottom edge of the base 6 has equally spaced concave teeth 62, and the triangular end has an integrally formed support point 63; The fixing component 7 consists of several stepped threaded holes 71 and several locking bolts 72; The pavilion frame 8 is triangular in shape, with a conical top, and the inner bottom is fixedly connected to the base 6, and the side wall has a window hole 81, and the corner end has a door frame 82; The light-blocking component 9 consists of a window frame 91 and a frosted glass 92; The entrance door 10 is hinged inside the door frame 82, and the outer wall has a handle 101.

[0037] The three displays 3 are all designed to be mounted on platforms that fit snugly against the side walls of the digital trade information kiosk body 1. Each display boasts a brightness of 1500 nits, ensuring clear visibility even in direct sunlight. Each display has an IP65 protection rating, providing excellent waterproof and dustproof performance. The displays are securely mounted within pre-drilled windows on the three sides of the kiosk body 1 using specialized metal frames and waterproof sealing strips. The screen bezels are flush with the kiosk body surface, maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance. These three displays 3 can be independently controlled to display different content, such as commercial advertisements on one side, public service information on another, and an interactive display platform for digital trade goods on the third.

[0038] The protective film 4 is a multi-layered composite TPU soft film. Each TPU film is 0.18mm thick. This multi-layered structure ensures a high light transmittance of over 92% while providing stronger impact and scratch resistance. On one side of the protective film 4, a 2cm wide tear strip 41 is integrally formed by hot pressing with a mold. During installation, the protective film 4 is flatly attached to the surface of the display screen 3, and the tear strip 41 is neatly attached to the side wall of the digital trade information kiosk body 1. This does not affect the aesthetics and allows maintenance personnel to easily pinch the tear strip to quickly and completely peel off the aged or damaged outer protective film 4 to expose the next layer of protective film 4, until the bottom layer of protective film 4 is used up and replaced.

[0039] At the bottom of the digital trade information kiosk body 1, a triangular groove 5 with an equilateral triangular cross-section is precisely machined. The depth of the triangular groove 5 is designed to be one-quarter of the total height of the bottom support of the digital trade information kiosk body 1, ensuring sufficient insertion depth and structural strength. The inner wall of the triangular groove 5 is precision polished to ensure a tight interference fit with the tripod 61 of the base 6. The three corners of the triangular groove 5 are all designed with rounded transitions to avoid stress concentration and facilitate smooth insertion of the tripod 61 during installation.

[0040] The base 6 is integrally cast from cast iron, characterized by its heavy weight and high strength. Its surface is integrally formed with a triangular bracket 61 that matches the triangular groove 5. The height of the bracket 61 is the same as the depth of the groove 5, and its outer wall dimension is 0.5 mm larger than the inner wall dimension of the groove 5 to achieve an interference fit. At the bottom of the base 6, multiple recessed teeth 62, each 5 cm deep and 3 cm wide, are cast at equal intervals along its edges. Simultaneously, a hemispherical support point 63 is cast at each of the three corners of the base 6. These recessed teeth 62 and support points 63, when pre-installed and when concrete is poured, form a strong mechanical interlocking force, preventing the base 6 from shifting or rotating in any direction.

[0041] The fixing component 7 consists of three sets of stainless steel locking bolts 72 and three corresponding sets of stepped threaded holes 71. The stepped threaded holes 71 are respectively formed on the side wall of the digital trade information kiosk body 1, the side wall of the triangular groove 5, and the side wall of the tripod 61, with their positions precisely aligned. The stepped hole design allows the head of the locking bolt 72 to sink into the hole after tightening, flush with the surface of the body, which is both aesthetically pleasing and prevents the bolt head from being accidentally bumped or maliciously disassembled. During installation, the six locking bolts 72 are screwed into the stepped threaded holes 71 respectively, and a torque wrench is used to tighten them to a torque of 80 N·m, thereby firmly connecting the body 1 and the tripod 61 of the base 6 into an inseparable whole, ensuring the long-term stability and safety of the information kiosk.

[0042] The kiosk frame 8 also adopts a triangular frame structure and is fixedly connected to the base 6 to protect the main body 1 of the digital trade information kiosk. Its top is cut and welded to form a conical tip, which facilitates drainage and prevents the accumulation of debris. Each of the three sides of the kiosk frame 8 has a window opening 81 that matches the window frame 91 for installing the light-blocking component 9; each of the three curved corner surfaces of the kiosk frame 8 has a door frame 82 for installing the entrance door 10.

[0043] The window frame 91 of the light-shielding component 9 is made of aluminum alloy profiles and is fixed to the edge of the window opening 81 of the kiosk frame 8 with screws. The frosted glass 92 is made of 12mm thick electronically controlled dimming glass with PDLC liquid crystal film laminated glass. A layer of high-reflectivity metal light-shielding film is pasted on its inner surface, which can reflect more than 80% of infrared and ultraviolet rays. The electrodes of the frosted glass 92 are connected to the main control computer inside the digital trade information kiosk body 1 through wires. The main control computer can automatically control the transparency of the frosted glass 92 according to the data of the built-in light sensor: when the external light intensity exceeds the set threshold, the glass automatically switches to a frosted opaque state to maximize the isolation of heat and strong light; on cloudy days or at night, it switches to a transparent state to maintain the transparency of the kiosk frame 8; in addition, the above-mentioned sunshade design ensures that the display screen 3 will not produce severe glare under strong light when users are viewing the screen, and will no longer affect its readability.

[0044] The entrance / exit door 10 is internally filled with flame-retardant polyurethane foam to enhance heat and sound insulation, and is surrounded by EPDM sealing strips to ensure waterproof and dustproof performance when closed. The entrance / exit door 10 is hinged to the door frame 82 via three heavy-duty stainless steel hinges. An industrial-grade handle 101 with a locking function is installed on the outside of the door, allowing users to easily open the entrance / exit door 10 and access the digital trade kiosk body 1.

[0045] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this application. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this application. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An outdoor digital trade information kiosk, comprising a digital trade information kiosk body (1) and an operating platform (2) electrically connected thereto, characterized in that: The digital trade information kiosk body (1) is triangular in shape and equipped with three display screens (3). The three display screens (3) are electrically connected to the corresponding operating platform (2), and three sets of protective films (4) are provided on the surface of each display screen. A triangular groove (5) is provided at the bottom of the digital trade information kiosk body (1). A base (6) is inserted into the triangular groove (5) and is fixedly connected to each other by fixing components (7). A kiosk frame (8) is installed on the edge of the base (6). The kiosk frame (8) covers the digital trade information kiosk body (1), and a light-shielding component (9) is installed on the side wall. An entrance and exit door (10) is provided at the curved end.

2. The outdoor digital trade information kiosk according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective film (4) is a soft film made of TPU or PET material. Each protective film (4) has a tear strip (41) integrally formed on its side wall. The tear strip (41) is attached to the side wall of the digital trade information kiosk body (1).

3. An outdoor digital trade information kiosk according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each protective film (4) is designed as a multi-layer soft film structure, and each layer is 0.18 mm thick.

4. An outdoor digital trade information kiosk according to claim 3, characterized in that, The depth of the triangular groove (5) is one-quarter of the support part of the digital trade information kiosk body (1) and matches the insertion end of the base (6).

5. An outdoor digital trade information kiosk according to claim 4, characterized in that, The base (6) has a tripod (61) integrally formed on its surface and is attached to the bottom of the digital trade information kiosk body (1). The outer wall of the tripod (61) is interference-fitted with the inside of the triangular groove (5).

6. An outdoor digital trade information kiosk according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base (6) has equally spaced recessed teeth (62) on its bottom edge, and a support point (63) is integrally formed at the triangular end. The recessed teeth (62) and the support point (63) are cast in the pre-installed position with the outside.

7. A digital trade information kiosk according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fixing component (7) is composed of a number of stepped threaded holes (71) and a number of locking bolts (72). The side wall of the connection between the digital trade information kiosk body (1), the tripod (61) and the triangular groove (5) is provided with a number of stepped threaded holes (71) at equal intervals. The number of locking bolts (72) are respectively locked with the internal threads of the number of stepped threaded holes (71).

8. An outdoor digital trade information kiosk according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pavilion frame (8) is triangular in shape with a cone-shaped top. The bottom is fixedly connected to the base (6), and the side wall is provided with a window (81). The corner is provided with a door frame (82).

9. An outdoor digital trade information kiosk according to claim 8, characterized in that, The light-shielding component (9) consists of a window frame (91) and a frosted glass (92). The window frame (91) is installed inside the window opening (81), and the frosted glass (92) is installed inside the window frame (91). The inner surface of the frosted glass is covered with a light-shielding film and is electrically connected to the main body (1) of the digital trade information kiosk.

10. An outdoor digital trade information kiosk according to claim 9, characterized in that, The entrance door (10) is hinged inside the door frame (82) and has a handle (101) on its outer wall.

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