Checkout counter with movable conveyor rack

Abstract

The invention relates to a cash register (1) for cashing goods in a store, comprising a cash register body (2) and a conveying device (4, 5, 6) arranged on the cash register body (2), consisting essentially of a conveyor belt (4) and a conveyor belt frame (6), characterized in that the conveyor belt frame (6) together with the conveyor belt (4) guided along it is designed to be relatively movable relative to the cash register body (2).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a checkout counter for cashing in goods in a store, comprising a cash register body and a conveying device consisting essentially of a conveyor belt and a conveyor belt frame, arranged on the cash register body.

[0002] Checkout counters for processing payments in a store, and in particular those counters that have both a conventional cash register and a self-service checkout, are generally known, for example, from the prior art described in DE 20 2020 104 539 U1. The checkout counter described therein has both a conventional cash register and a self-service checkout. The design in DE 20 2020 104 539 U1 is such that the conventional cash register has a conveyor belt and a payment device at the top, while the self-service checkout is located at the rear, behind a screen providing privacy for the conveyor belt. In this case, the main conveyor belt is static relative to the overall checkout counter body and is thus spatially separated from the self-service checkouts. The two systems coexist in this configuration, with the conventional cash register being deactivated when not in use.

[0003] A different approach is taken by the generic patent EP 2 266 443 B1. The cash register described therein is also a hybrid cash register that offers the possibility of quickly switching between normal assisted use with a cashier and use as a self-service checkout. For this purpose, EP 2 266 443 B1 uses a movable end shelf. This shelf is equipped with elements that allow it to be adjusted from one position to another by rotating, pivoting, and / or sliding it. This, according to the patent, enables switching between normal assisted use and use as a self-service checkout. Ultimately, rotating or pivoting the end shelf from one position to the other ensures that when using the cash register system as a self-service checkout, the customer can use the additional space gained there for packing.

[0004] The state of the art has generally proven effective, but offers potential for improvement regarding efficient space utilization for hybrid POS systems. When converting or using a conventional POS system in conjunction with self-service checkouts, the prior art typically involves either continuing to use the conveyor belt of the conventional checkout or simply leaving it unused. This hinders space-efficient use of the checkout counter. The invention aims to remedy this situation.

[0005] The invention is based on the technical problem of further developing such a checkout counter for cashing in goods in a store in such a way that, compared to the prior art, a checkout counter is provided which makes it particularly easy and space-saving to use the checkout counter either in a conventional manner or as a self-service checkout.

[0006] To solve this technical problem, the invention proposes, starting from a generic cash register counter, that the conveyor belt frame together with the conveyor belt guided along it is designed to be relatively movable relative to the cash register body.

[0007] The relative movement between the conveyor belt frame, together with the conveyor belt running along it, and the cash register body can be, for example, horizontal, rotary, or a combination thereof. That is to say, a horizontal sliding movement of the conveyor belt frame relative to the cash register body is just as possible as its rotational or pivoting movement relative to the cash register body. Combined sliding and pivoting movements are also included. According to the invention, the conveyor belt frame is surrounded by a belt housing that is at least partially enclosed. The cash register body is generally understood to be a stationary structure located below the belt housing.

[0008] Preferably, the relative movement of the conveyor belt frame, together with the conveyor belt guided along it, is effected by at least one drive, preferably an electric one. The drive is preferably designed as a linear drive. A rotary drive is also conceivable. The linear (or rotary) drive can, for example, be driven by at least one electric motor. A gearbox upstream or downstream of the electric motor is also conceivable. Of course, manual operation of the linear drive is also possible. Preferably, the conveyor belt frame has at least one linear drive at each end. The contact point or connection point K, which defines the contact between the conveyor belt frame and the linear drive, is preferably located on the side of the conveyor belt frame opposite a conveyor aisle.Other drive units, such as a worm drive or similar for applying pressure to the linear drive, are also conceivable.

[0009] Preferably, at least one display unit and / or one self-service checkout unit is arranged on the underside of the conveyor belt frame.

[0010] Preferably, the elements arranged on the underside are firmly connected to the conveyor belt frame.

[0011] Preferably, the conveyor belt frame has a belt box on its underside, facing the cash register body, which at least partially surrounds the conveyor belt frame. This belt box can accordingly be designed to be at least partially enclosed.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the conveyor belt frame has at least one display unit and / or a self-service checkout unit on its underside, facing the cash register housing, preferably in a recess in the belt housing. The display unit can be, for example, a screen or touchscreen. Preferably, the elements arranged in the recess are fixedly connected to the belt housing and / or the conveyor belt frame. This can be done, for example, by means of a simple screw connection. The elements connected to the belt housing and / or conveyor belt frame in the recess are therefore moved in the same way relative to the cash register housing if the conveyor belt frame is moved by the drive mechanism.

[0013] Control units such as cameras or other sensor devices are also conceivable. For example, surveillance cameras positioned above the display unit would monitor an area associated with the self-service checkout unit. Other sensors or control mechanisms are also possible. These sensors or control units can monitor and ensure that the conveyor belt frame, including the belt itself, only moves when no people are nearby, thus preventing collisions. The elements attached to the conveyor belt frame or housing can, of course, also be mounted on the underside or bottom of a conveyor belt frame or housing without a recess, in order to achieve the aforementioned advantages.

[0014] Preferably, the conveyor belt frame has – in addition to the end rollers typical of a conveyor belt – at least one further roller mounted within the frame that acts on the conveyor belt. This additional roller is specifically designed as a deflection roller for the conveyor belt. Preferably, this additional deflection roller is recessed in the conveyor belt frame in the direction of the outwardly visible conveyor belt such that the underside of the conveyor belt is deflected inwards by the deflection roller. The end rollers typical of a conveyor belt can optionally be designed individually or together as drive rollers for the conveyor belt. For this purpose, a drive, preferably electric, can be connected to at least one roller. The aforementioned additional deflection roller generally does not have a drive function, but this is not excluded.

[0015] The previously mentioned inward deflection of the conveyor belt, which is preferable and advantageous, preferably allows for a particularly deep recess in the belt housing. A recess that is as far inward as possible, in turn, advantageously ensures that any elements attached there can be mounted in a particularly space-saving manner. Further possibilities for saving space in relation to the conveyor belt frame to enable such a recess are also conceivable.

[0016] Preferably, the conveyor belt frame, together with the conveyor belt running along it, is rotatably mounted on the cash register body around a pivot point or axis of rotation R. The pivot point is preferably located approximately in the center of the conveyor belt frame in a side view. In particular, the pivot point or axis of rotation R is selected such that the conveyor belt frame is evenly balanced. A balanced weight distribution is particularly advantageous for handling the conveyor belt frame. This enables smooth rotation by the aforementioned linear drives or at least one linear drive, so that manual movement of the conveyor belt frame is also easily possible when necessary. The conveyor belt frame can be mounted on the cash register body, for example, using a ball bearing. The bearing is preferably located at the end of the conveyor belt frame.

[0017] The contact point or connection point K between the drive or linear drive and the conveyor belt frame, and the rotation point or axis of rotation R, preferably do not coincide in a side view, but are spaced apart. This separation of the points defined in the side view ensures a possible rotational movement around the rotation point R of the conveyor belt frame. The effective lever arm is determined by the distance between contact point K and rotation point R and can therefore be varied as desired within the limits defined by the conveyor belt frame and is particularly preferably maximized. Accordingly, the contact point K is preferably located as far out on the conveyor belt frame as possible to enable maximization of the lever force.

[0018] In a further preferred embodiment, the conveyor belt frame, together with the conveyor belt guided along it, is designed to be movable in the horizontal direction, preferably orthogonal to the conveyor belt direction. For this purpose, the conveyor belt frame can, for example, have at least one guide rail which engages in a corresponding receptacle provided on the cash register body to enable precise guidance and smooth movement of the conveyor belt frame. Preferably, in this embodiment, the cash register body has a receptacle or recess for the conveyor belt frame inserted therein, or for the conveyor belt frame including the belt box, so that when the conveyor belt frame is inserted, it completely unobstructs access to the area located below the belt box or the conveyor belt frame.In a preferred embodiment, the sales shelf standing next to the checkout counter has a corresponding cavity to accommodate the belt box or the conveyor belt frame.

[0019] Preferably, the conveyor belt frame and / or the cash register housing has at least one sensor device. This sensor device can, for example, be located in an electric motor driving a linear actuator and be designed as a resistance sensor. It is conceivable that the resistance encountered by the electric motor during its relative movement is measured via the electric current. If this resistance, and thus the current draw, exceeds a predefined value, this is interpreted, for example, as an item of clothing or a user becoming trapped, and in this example leads to the shutdown and reversal of the drive.

[0020] Alternatively or additionally, sensors such as a light barrier positioned between the conveyor belt frame and the cash register housing are also conceivable. The sensor device is preferably designed so that the position of the conveyor belt frame relative to the cash register housing is known or measured in real time and can be evaluated, for example, by an additional control unit. The electric motor can be a stepper motor. In particular, a resistance sensor in, for example, an electric motor driving a linear actuator can trigger a stop of the conveyor belt frame depending on a predefined resistance.Firstly, the sensor system provides an advantageous safety function, effectively stopping the conveyor belt's movement if, for example, a person's limb is caught between the conveyor frame and the checkout counter, thus preventing injuries. Secondly, it ensures precise and controlled movement of the conveyor belt.

[0021] The sensor device can preferably also be capable of transmitting the position of the conveyor belt frame relative to the cash register cabinet to an external control unit in real time, thus enabling automatic opening and closing. For example, depending on the position and / or activity of a cashier-operated checkout unit located on the cash register cabinet, a timer can be started by the control unit. This would trigger an automatic movement of the conveyor belt frame after, for example, 10 minutes of inactivity at this checkout unit. This allows for a particularly efficient switch between conventional operation and self-service operation, achieved by moving the conveyor belt frame, without requiring any intervention from a cashier or operator.

[0022] Preferably, the checkout counter is equipped with a cashier-operated checkout unit consisting of at least one screen, a data capture device, and a payment unit. The checkout unit may also include a printer, particularly for printing receipts. The data capture device is preferably a product scanner.

[0023] Preferably, the cashier-operated checkout unit can be switched to a self-service mode, for example, by swiveling the screen and / or activating a switch. Swiveling the screen can preferably be accomplished via a stand attached to the screen. For example, the swiveling process can be completed by activating a contact sensor, which is triggered as soon as the screen and stand have reached their final swivel position. Advantageously, swiveling the screen can also release and / or trigger the relative movement of the conveyor belt frame. Alternatively, swiveling the screen and, if applicable, activating the contact sensor can release another switch for operation. This switch is preferably positioned so that the cashier has a view of the aisle and the customers there.The design is preferably such that the switch must be manually operated by the cashier before the conveyor belt frame can move. This creates a multi-stage safety routine that prevents accidental relative movement of the conveyor belt frame.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides that, after the pivoting process, the customer can operate the scanning device, the payment unit, and the screen of the cash register unit independently, thus eliminating the need for an operator. For this purpose, the cash register unit, which can be operated by a cashier, can be rotated, for example, along with the screen and all elements essential for self-service operation, towards the aisle. This function can occur independently of the movement of the conveyor belt frame or be coupled to it.

[0025] The cash register housing preferably has a longitudinal cavity in proximity to the conveyor belt frame, preferably containing at least one self-service checkout unit. Preferably, the longitudinal cavity is designed as a recess in the cash register housing with lateral support surfaces for the conveyor belt frame. The self-service checkout unit preferably includes at least one scanning device and one payment unit. The self-service checkout unit may also include a display unit.

[0026] The checkout counter, and in particular the checkout cabinet, preferably has at least one, preferably visual, control unit. This control unit can be designed, for example, as a screen and / or light source, which displays the status of the checkout units. This clearly signals to the customer whether they should first place the goods on the conveyor belt for the cashier at the cashier-operated checkout unit, or whether this checkout unit is in self-service mode. Additionally or alternatively, acoustic signals, for example via loudspeakers located on the checkout cabinet, are also included.

[0027] The checkout counter preferably has a divider holder with a profile for the dividers it holds. The divider holder can preferably be rotated by an angle α from the conveyor belt plane. This ensures that the dividers remain in the holder even when the conveyor belt frame rotates, for example, 90°, regardless of any existing profiling of the dividers.

[0028] Alternatively or additionally, the divider holder can be designed, for example, as a longitudinal rail with a profile running along the side of the conveyor frame opposite the aisle. The dividers preferably have a positive-locking profile with the divider holder, so that they are guided in the divider holder when inserted. The profile can, for example, be a T-slot, allowing only horizontal movement of the dividers in the conveying direction. Preferably, the dividers have a spring-loaded retaining mechanism, which can be used, for example, for inserting and / or removing the dividers. In the case of a T-shaped slot, the T-wings of the dividers can, for example, be designed to fold in and out by a spring mechanism, so that the dividers can be inserted and held in the divider holder easily and effectively.This profiling of the separator receptacle, together with the form-fitting profiling of the separators, is particularly advantageous in ensuring that the separators are held in the separator receptacle during the relative movement of the conveyor belt frame according to the invention, thus preventing the separators from falling out.

[0029] The invention also includes a method for cashing in a store at a checkout counter, with a cash register body and a conveying device consisting essentially of a conveyor belt and a conveyor belt frame, arranged on the cash register body, which is characterized in that the conveyor belt frame together with the conveyor belt guided along it is moved relative to the cash register body.

[0030] The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to drawings illustrating only exemplary embodiments; they show: Fig. 1 a basic overview of the checkout counter, Fig. 2 the checkout counter Fig. 1 with the belt box or conveyor belt frame folded up, Fig. 3A bis 3C The cash register unit located on the checkout counter with a rotatable screen, whether the belt box or conveyor belt frame is folded down or up. Fig. 4A und 4B a schematic representation of the mechanism located in the cash register body, Fig.5A bis 5C isolated representations of the tape case and its interior and Fig. 6 an alternative embodiment in overview view with horizontally movable band box.

[0031] The figures depict a checkout counter 1 for processing payments in a store. In the embodiment shown here, the checkout counter consists of at least one cash register body 2, a cashier-operated cash register unit 3, and a conveying device 4, 5, 6 comprising a conveyor belt 4, a belt box 5 (which is generally optional), and a conveyor belt frame 6. The checkout counter 1 is designed such that the belt box 5, with the conveyor belt frame 6 located therein and the conveyor belt 4 mounted on and moving along the conveyor belt frame 6, can be pivoted to move the goods in the Fig. 1 checkout counter 1, which is in "normal mode", in the Fig. 2 to convert the "self-service mode" shown.

[0032] For this purpose, the cash register body 2 has a longitudinal cavity 7 located below the conveyor belt box 5. The longitudinal cavity 7 contains at least one self-service checkout unit 8, and in this case, two self-service checkout units 8.

[0033] Each self-service checkout unit 8 consists of a scanning device 9, a payment unit 10, and a display unit 11, as can best be seen in the Fig. 2 can be understood. In addition, the self-service checkout unit 8 can be equipped with a printer, especially for printing receipts. The display unit 11, here specifically designed as a screen, is located, unlike the scanning device 9 and the payment unit 10, not on the cash register body 2, but rather the screen or display unit 11 is attached to the underside of the conveyor belt box 5. The positioning of the self-service checkout unit 8 in the longitudinal cavity 7 is chosen such that support surfaces 12 are available to the left and right of the self-service checkout unit 8. Thus, the customer can use the display unit 11 in the elongated cavity 7. Fig. 2 In "self-service mode," at checkout counter 1, the customer first places the goods to be purchased to the left of the self-service checkout unit 8, then scans them using the scanning device 9, and subsequently places the scanned items on the support surface 12 located to the right of the self-service checkout unit 8. After the scanning process is complete, the screen 11 displays the amount due, which the user can pay using the payment unit 10. In addition to the two self-service checkout units 8, the checkout unit 3, which is already used in "normal mode," can also be used as a self-service checkout.

[0034] The procedure for switching checkout counter 1 from "normal mode" to "self-service mode" is described in the Fig. 3A bis 3C This is shown particularly from the perspective of a cashier. Checkout counter 1 with cashier unit 3 in "normal mode" is shown in Fig. 3A The cash register unit 3 has at least one screen 13, a cash register payment unit 14, and a cash register recording device 15. Furthermore, the cash register unit 3 is equipped with a printer 28, particularly for printing receipts. The screen 13 is pivotable and, in "normal mode," is oriented towards the cashier at the cashier station 16. In the embodiment shown here, the pivotable screen 13 has a release function for a second actuating switch, preferably located in the cavity 7. The cashier can only actuate the actuating switch from the aisle side, thus ensuring a safety-relevant overview of the people in the aisle. Actuation of the actuating switch then enables the possible pivoting of the conveyor box 5 or the conveyor belt frame 6 together with the conveyor belt 4 guided on it. If the screen 13 is in the position shown in the Fig. 3A In the position shown, oriented towards the cashiers, it is not possible to activate the operating switch located in cavity 7 and consequently not to pivot the belt box 5. To switch the checkout counter from "normal mode" to "self-service mode", as shown in the Fig. 3B As shown, the screen 13 rotates such that it rotates at least 90° counterclockwise from its position towards the cashier. Once the swivel position is reached, the screen 13 triggers, for example, a contact sensor or proximity sensor, which in turn activates the actuating switch located in the cavity 7. This releases the rotation or swivel path for the tape box 5 and, in this embodiment, also releases a previously existing lock, preferably an electrical lock, so that the tape box 5 can subsequently swivel. Once the screen 13 is swiveled and the actuating switch is activated, thus releasing the associated lock or swivel lock, the tape box 5 can be opened as shown in the Fig. 3C The two-switch configuration, shown, is preferably rotated by 90°. This configuration ensures a particularly safe and controlled triggering of the relative movement of the conveyor belt frame, thus preventing unwanted activation of the movement.

[0035] In the case of the rotational movement of the belt box 5 or the conveyor device 4, 5, 6 located therein, with the conveyor belt 4 guided along it for switching between "normal mode" and "self-service mode", the cash register body 2 has a support frame 17 located therein with linear drives 18 attached to it. The linear drives 18, which are attached at their ends to the belt box 5 and to the support frame 17 respectively, are each driven by electric motors 19 attached to the support frame 17 (see figure). Fig. 4A and 4B ).

[0036] The conveyor box 5, or the conveyor belt frame 6 located within the conveyor box 5, is pivotably mounted on the support frame 17 located within the cash register housing 2 at a pivot point or about a rotation axis R. This pivot point is located at each end of the conveyor belt frame 6. The respective linear drive 18 is mechanically coupled to the conveyor belt frame 6 at the connection point or contact point K. The pivot point R and the contact point K do not overlap but are spaced apart from each other. The distance between the pivot point R and the contact point K influences, among other things, the drive power of the linear drive 18 required to initiate the rotational movement.Thus, the leverage effect, the force exerted by the linear drive 18 on the conveyor belt frame 6, and therefore the torque, can be varied by adjusting the distance between the rotation point R and the contact point K, at least within the dimensions of the conveyor belt frame 6, for example to ensure particularly smooth rotation of the conveyor belt frame 6. Preferably and as shown in . Fig. 4A As shown, the contact point K is located as far outside inside the band box 5 as possible in order to ensure a maximum lever arm between contact point K and the approximately central axis of rotation or rotation point R.

[0037] After the rotation of the belt box 5 has been completed, the rotation is preferably stopped after a rotation of 90°, as in the Fig. 4B This can be achieved, for example, by a stop 20. The stop 20 can also ensure that the screens 11 attached to the conveyor box 5 and the self-service checkout units 8 are switched on or enabled, so that the checkout counter 1 is switched to "self-service mode". In addition, the stop 20, which may be equipped with a sensor, can also ensure that the conveyor belt 4 is locked in "self-service mode", thus effectively preventing an unintentional triggering of a conveyor process.

[0038] The in Fig. 5A The illustration of conveyor belt 4 shows that the conveyor belt 4 is deflected at the underside by a deflection roller 21 towards the conveyor belt 4 running at the top. This is done by the, from the perspective of the Fig. 5A The conveyor belt frame 6 has a deflection roller 21 mounted at an upward offset. It can also have one or more spacers 23, which prevent any sagging of the conveyor belt. Alternatively, additional deflection rollers 21 are conceivable. The conveyor belt frame 6 typically has end-mounted guide rollers 22, one or both of which drive the conveyor belt 4. Due to one or more offset deflection rollers 21, the central section of the conveyor belt frame 6 has an inwardly directed clearance. The deflection of the conveyor belt 4 by means of the deflection rollers 21 allows, as shown in 5B, the belt box 5 to have a recess 24 in the area of ​​the aforementioned clearance. Fig. 5B The figure shows the belt box 5 from a perspective view from above with the conveyor belt 4 hidden, so that the recess 24 made possible by the deflection rollers 21, which are also hidden, becomes visible.

[0039] Also located on the conveyor belt 5 is a product divider rail 25 with product dividers 26 contained therein. The product divider rail 25 extends longitudinally along the conveyor belt 5, facing the aisle. As can be seen from the Fig. 5B As can be seen in the cross-sectional drawing contained therein, the separator holder is rotated by an angle α from the conveyor plane. This ensures that even with a conventional cuboid-shaped separator, it remains in the separator holder when the conveyor frame rotates, for example, 90°. Alternatively, a solution is shown in which the separator rail 25 has a T-slot in cross-section. The separators 26 also have a T-shaped projection that engages with the T-slot of the separator rail 25, so that the separators 26 cannot fall out when the conveyor box 5 rotates, for example, to a 90° position.

[0040] The previously mentioned recess 24 located in the tape box 5 is in the Fig. 5C The recess 24 advantageously allows the display units 11 arranged in the recess 24 to be installed in the tape box 5 in a particularly space-saving manner and consequently do not protrude beyond the tape box 5. The display units 11 are preferably designed to be completely immersed in the recess 24, so that no protrusion of the display units 11 is observed. Furthermore, the recess 24 offers the possibility of installing additional hardware, such as video cameras or similar monitoring devices.

[0041] As an alternative to the embodiment shown in the previous figures, the Fig. 6An alternative embodiment features a horizontally displaceable conveyor box 5, specifically in the transverse direction relative to the conveyor belt 4 or the conveying direction of the goods. In this case, the display unit 11 is hinged and attached to the self-service checkout unit 8. Other embodiments, such as display units 11 attached to a rear-mounted sales shelf 27, are also conceivable. The sales shelf 27, located opposite the aisle or aisle side, also has a cavity into which the conveyor box 5 can move in a horizontally and laterally displaced position. For this purpose, the linear drives 18 are also arranged horizontally to actuate the conveyor box 5 in the horizontal direction.In this case, the "self-service mode" corresponds to the state in which the tape box 5 has been moved into the cavity located in the sales shelf 27 and the display units 11 have been folded up, for example automatically, so that the self-service checkout units 8 can be operated independently by the user. Reference symbol list

[0042] 1 Checkout counter 2 Checkout cabinet 3 Checkout unit 4 Conveyor belt 5 Belt box 6 Conveyor belt frame 7 Cavity 8 Self-service checkout unit 9 Data capture device 10 Payment unit 11 Display unit 12 Support surface 13 Screen 14 Checkout payment unit 15 Checkout data capture device 16 Checkout workstation 17 Support frame 18 Linear drive 19 Electric motor 20 Stop 21 Deflection pulley 22 Casters 23 Spacer 24 Recess 25 Product divider rail 26 Product divider 27 Sales shelf 28 Printer R Rotation point K Contact point

Claims

1. Cash register (1) for cashiering goods in a store, comprising a cash register body (2) and a conveying device (4, 5, 6) arranged on the cash register body (2), consisting essentially of a conveyor belt (4) and a conveyor belt frame (6). characterized by the fact that the conveyor belt frame (6) together with the conveyor belt (4) guided along it is designed to be relatively movable relative to the cash register body (2).

2. Checkout counter according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the relative movement of the conveyor belt frame (6) together with the conveyor belt (4) guided along it relative to the cash register body (2) is carried out by means of at least one, preferably electric, drive (18).

3. Checkout counter according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by the fact that on the underside of the conveyor belt frame (6) at least one display unit (11) and / or one self-service cash register unit (8) is arranged.

4. Checkout counter according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by the fact thatthe conveyor belt frame (6) has a belt box (5) on the underside facing the cash register body (2) which at least partially surrounds the conveyor belt frame (6).

5. Checkout counter according to claim 4, characterized by the fact that the conveyor belt frame (6) has at least one display unit (11) and / or one self-service cash register unit (8) in a recess (24) of the belt box (5) on the underside facing the cash register body (2).

6. Checkout counter according to claims 1 to 5, characterized by the fact that the conveyor belt frame (6) has at least one roller (21) mounted in the conveyor belt frame (6) which acts on the conveyor belt (4).

7. Checkout counter according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by the fact that the conveyor belt frame (6) together with the conveyor belt (4) guided along it is rotatable about a rotation axis (R) on the cash register body (2).

8. Checkout counter according to claims 2 and 7, characterized by the fact thata connection point (K) between the drive (18) and the conveyor belt frame (6) and the axis of rotation (R) do not coincide in side view.

9. Checkout counter according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by the fact that the conveyor belt frame (6) together with the conveyor belt (4) guided along it is designed to be movable in the horizontal direction, preferably orthogonal to the conveyor belt conveying direction.

10. Checkout counter according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by the fact that the conveyor belt frame (6) and / or the cash register body (2) has at least one sensor device.

11. Checkout counter according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by the fact that the cash register body (2) is equipped with a cash register unit (13, 14, 15) consisting of at least one screen (13), a recording device (15) and a payment unit (14).

12. Checkout counter according to claim 11, characterized by the fact thatthe cash register unit (13, 14, 15) can preferably be switched to a self-service mode by swiveling the screen (13) and / or by pressing a switch.

13. Checkout counter according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized by the fact that The cash register body (2) has a longitudinal cavity (7) in proximity to the conveyor belt frame (6), preferably with at least one self-service cash register unit (8) located therein.

14. Checkout counter according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized by the fact that the cash register body (2) has at least one, preferably optical, display unit.

15. Checkout counter according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized by , a divider receptacle (25) with profiling for dividers (26) inserted therein is provided.

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