Solar-powered electronic price tag

Abstract

The present invention provides a solar electronic price tag, which includes a rear housing (1), a screen (3) is provided at the front of the rear housing (1), a control board (2) is provided between the rear housing (1) and the screen (3), an output terminal of the control signal of the control board (2) is connected to a control terminal of the screen (3), a solar panel (7) is provided on the rear housing (1), a wiring groove (103) is formed in the rear housing (1) extending to its front end face, a conductor (6) is disposed in the wiring groove (103), the solar panel (7) is connected to the control board (2) by the conductor (6), and the control board (2) is connected to the screen (3). The present invention solves the technical problem that the service life of the electronic price tag is affected by the limited capacity of the battery.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of electronic products, and further to a solar electronic price tag, especially to an electronic price tag that supports solar energy collection and power supply. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventional electronic price tags typically use a power supply method such as battery power supply or active power supply.

[0003] In battery power supply methods, a coin battery or soft pack battery is generally assembled into a plastic battery housing, and then the battery housing is connected to the rear housing body using a structure such as a locking member, but the battery's capacity and lifespan are limited, which affects the service life of the EPL and limits its usage.In addition, active power supply methods supply power from a DC power source by connecting the EPL to a DC power source via an active guide rail, but such power supply methods require complicated wiring and assembly work, which is unsafe and expensive, and the EPL is large in volume, which affects its flexibility of use. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention aims to provide a solar-powered electronic price tag that collects light energy and uses it to power the electronic price tag, thereby eliminating the need to install a separate battery or connect an external power source, thereby improving safety in use and extending its lifespan. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The above object of the present invention can be achieved by the following technical solutions. The present invention provides a solar electronic price tag, the solar electronic price tag including a rear housing; a screen is provided at the front of the rear housing; a control board is provided between the rear housing and the screen; The control signal output terminal of the control board is connected to the control terminal of the screen; A solar panel is provided on the rear housing, A wiring groove is formed in the rear housing, the wiring groove extending to the front end surface thereof, A conductive wire is disposed in the wiring groove, the solar panel is connected to the control board by the conductor; The control board is connected to the screen.

[0006] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: In this solar electronic price tag, a control board and a screen are provided at the front of the rear housing, and a solar panel is provided on the rear housing. A wiring groove extends from the position where the solar panel is attached to the front end face of the rear housing, allowing a conductor to connect the solar panel and the control board through the wiring groove. Furthermore, the control board controls the screen to display product information, ensuring normal operation of the electronic price tag. Since the solar electronic price tag uses a solar panel as its power source, its service life is not limited by the capacity of the battery, and the service life of the electronic price tag is extended. The solar electronic price tag has a compact size and a simple structure, which makes it easy to install and adjust the position of the electronic price tag, and has good applicability. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] The following accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a solar electronic price tag according to the present invention in an exploded state; [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the mounting positions of a solar panel and a screen in a solar electronic price tag according to the present invention. FIG. [Figure 3] 3 is a schematic diagram of a lens mounting position in the solar electronic price tag according to the present invention. FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the attachment position of a fastener in a solar electronic price tag according to the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] In order to make the technical features, objectives, and effects of the present invention more clearly understood, the following describes specific embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise defined, all directions such as up, down, front, and rear in this specification correspond to the directions such as up, down, front, and rear shown in Figure 1 of the present invention, and are described accordingly.

[0009] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 , the present invention provides a solar-powered electronic price tag, which includes a rear housing 1, a screen 3 disposed in front of the rear housing 1, a control board 2 fixedly installed between the rear housing 1 and the screen 3, a control signal output terminal of the control board 2 connected to a control terminal of the screen 3, and the control board 2 transmitting a control signal to the screen 3 to control the screen 3 to display content such as product information. A solar panel 7 is disposed on the rear housing 1, and a wiring groove 103 extending to the front end surface of the rear housing 1 is formed in the wiring groove 103, a conductor 6 is disposed in the wiring groove 103, and the power supply terminal of the solar panel 7 is connected to the power supply terminal of the control board 2 by the conductor, and the control board is connected to the screen 3. During use, the solar panel 7 collects light energy and converts it into electrical energy, which is then supplied to the control board 2 and the screen 3, thereby ensuring the control and display functions of the electronic price tag.

[0010] In the present invention, since the solar panel 7 is used as the power source, the service life of the EPL tag is not limited by the battery capacity, and the service life of the EPL tag is extended. In addition, the present invention has a compact size and a simple structure, which improves the flexibility of the entire EPL tag, facilitating the attachment and position adjustment of the EPL tag, and has good applicability.

[0011] Furthermore, the control board 2 is provided with a direct power supply module and a power storage module, both of which are connected to the screen 3, and the solar panel 7 can supply power directly to the screen 3 via the direct power supply module, and also stores electrical energy in the power storage module, so that when power cannot be supplied directly, power can also be supplied to the screen 3 via the power storage module.

[0012] 1 to 3, the rear housing 1 has a plate-like structure disposed in the vertical direction, and a housing groove 106 is formed in the front part of the rear housing 1, and the front end face of the control board 2 and the rear end face of the screen 3 are connected, with the control board 2 and the screen 3 being fitted into the housing groove 106 along the vertical direction. By assembling the control board 2 and the screen 3 and fixing them in the rear housing 1, the stability of the attachment of the control board 2 and the screen 3 is improved.

[0013] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, a plurality of first locking blocks 201 are provided on two opposing edges of the control board 2, and a first locking groove (not shown) is provided on the inner wall of the accommodating groove 106, which engages with each of the first locking blocks 201. By engaging each of the first locking blocks 201 with the corresponding first locking groove, the control board 2 and the screen 3 are ensured to be stably attached within the rear housing 1, and the control board 2 and the screen 3 are effectively prevented from swinging within the rear housing 1.

[0014] Furthermore, the rear end surface of the control board 2 and the rear housing 1 may be bonded together with an adhesive, but this is not limitative.

[0015] 1 and 3, in an optional embodiment of the present invention, the solar electronic price tag further includes a lens 4, which is disposed in front of the rear housing 1 such that the control board 2 and the screen 3 are interposed between the lens 4 and the rear housing 1. The lens 4 functions to protect the screen 3, and consumers can view the content displayed on the screen 3 through the lens 4.

[0016] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, the front part of the rear housing 1 has an adhesive placement surface 8 along its edge, and adhesive is applied to the adhesive placement surface 8, and the edge of the lens 4 is adhered to the adhesive placement surface 8.

[0017] In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, an indicator lamp 5 is provided on the front end surface of the control board 2, and a display window 401 is provided on the lens 4 at a position corresponding to the indicator lamp 5. The indicator lamp 5 can change color to indicate different sales statuses of the corresponding products (e.g., on sale, low in stock, etc.). This allows employees and consumers to know the status of the products in a timely manner.

[0018] Furthermore, the indicator lamp 5 may be, but is not limited to, an LED lamp.

[0019] 1 to 3, in an optional embodiment of the present invention, a mounting groove 101 is formed in the center of the top of the rear housing 1, and the shape and size of the mounting groove 101 are adapted to fit the solar panel 7. A fixing base 102 is formed horizontally within the mounting groove 101, and the solar panel 7 is fitted into and fixed in the mounting groove 101, with the bottom surface of the solar panel 7 attached to the top surface of the fixing base 102. By fitting the solar panel 7 into the mounting groove 101, the solar panel 7 and the rear housing 1 are formed as one unit. In addition, the installation of the fixing base 102 provides the functions of supporting and positioning the solar panel 7, ensuring that the solar panel 7 can be stably mounted and improving the stability of the solar panel 7.

[0020] Furthermore, an adhesive is applied between the solar panel 7 and the rear housing 1 (that is, the edge of the mounting groove 101) to fix the solar panel 7 in place.

[0021] 1 and 2, at least two wiring grooves 103 are provided, one located in the mounting groove 101 and one on each side of the fixing base 102, and the wiring grooves 103 extend from the top of the rear housing 1 to the front end surface of the rear housing 1. During the wiring process, as shown in FIG. 2, the conductive wire 6 may be inserted from the mounting groove 101 at the top of the rear housing 1 into the wiring groove 103, so that the conductive wire 6 extends along the wiring groove 103 to the front end surface of the rear housing 1 and is further connected to the control board 2. The control board 2 is connected to the screen 3 by a printed circuit board, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the electronic price tag.

[0022] Furthermore, the conductive wire 6 may be, but is not limited to, an enameled wire.

[0023] 4 , the solar electronic price tag further includes a mount 9, in which a second locking block 104 and a third locking block 105 located below the second locking block 104 are provided on the rear end surface of the rear housing 1, and a second locking groove 901 that engages with the second locking block 104 and a third locking groove 902 that is located below the second locking groove 901 and engages with the third locking block 105 are provided on the front end surface of the mount 9. The second locking block 104 is engaged with the second locking groove 901, and the third locking block 105 is engaged with the third locking groove 902, thereby connecting the mount 9 to the rear housing 1. In addition, the rear end surface of the mount 9 is further provided with a fourth locking groove 903 (i.e., an attachment position for an angle adjuster) and a back adhesive plate 904 for fixing the mount 9. The mount 9 is adhered to the mounting position by an adhesive layer 905 (i.e., adhesive) provided on the back adhesive plate 904, and is engaged with the angle adjuster by the fourth locking groove 903. The angle of the EPL can be adjusted according to actual needs to complete the mounting and fixing of the EPL.

[0024] The above are merely illustrative specific embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Any equivalent changes or modifications that can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and principles of the present invention should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. Including rear housing, a screen is provided at the front of the rear housing; a control board is provided between the rear housing and the screen; The control signal output terminal of the control board is connected to the control terminal of the screen; A solar panel is provided on the rear housing, A wiring groove is formed in the rear housing, the wiring groove extending to the front end surface thereof, A conductive wire is disposed in the wiring groove, the solar panel is connected to the control board by the conductor; the control board is connected to the screen; A mounting groove is formed in the top of the rear housing, A fixing base is formed in the mounting groove along a horizontal direction, The solar panel is fitted and fixed in the mounting groove, The bottom surface of the solar panel is attached to the top surface of the fixing base, the wiring grooves are located within the mounting grooves and are provided on both sides of the fixing base; The wiring groove extends from the top of the rear housing to the front end surface of the rear housing. Solar electronic price tag.

2. the rear housing has a plate-like structure provided in a vertical direction, A receiving groove is formed in the front portion of the rear housing, The front end surface of the control board is connected to the rear end surface of the screen, The control board and the screen are fitted into the receiving groove along the vertical direction. The solar electronic price tag according to claim 1 .

3. A plurality of first locking blocks are provided on an edge of the control board; a first locking groove corresponding to each of the first locking blocks is provided on an inner wall of the accommodation groove; Each of the first locking blocks engages in a corresponding one of the first locking grooves. The solar electronic price tag according to claim 2.

4. further comprising a lens; The lens is provided in front of the rear housing such that the control board and the screen are interposed between the lens and the rear housing. The solar electronic price tag according to claim 2.

5. The front portion of the rear housing is provided with an adhesive placement surface along its edge, The edge of the lens is adhered to the adhesive placement surface. The solar electronic price tag according to claim 4.

6. An indicator lamp is provided on the front end surface of the control board, A display window is provided in the lens at a position corresponding to the indicator lamp. The solar electronic price tag according to claim 4.

7. The conductor wire is an enameled wire. The solar electronic price tag according to claim 1 .

8. Further including a mount, A second locking block and a third locking block are provided on a rear end surface of the rear housing, the mount is provided with a second locking groove corresponding to the second locking block and a third locking groove corresponding to the third locking block; the second locking block and the third locking block are engaged with the second locking groove and the third locking groove, respectively; The mount is further provided with a fourth locking groove and a backing adhesive plate for fixing the mount. The solar electronic price tag according to claim 1 .

9. The mounting groove is provided on a top plate of the rear housing, and the top plate of the rear housing extends at an upward incline in a direction from a front end surface of the rear housing toward a rear end surface of the rear housing. The solar electronic price tag according to claim 1 .

10. The rear housing is arranged along the vertical direction, a second locking block and a third locking block are provided on the rear end surface of the rear housing, and the top plate, the second locking block and the third locking block are arranged in parallel and spaced apart sequentially from top to bottom along the vertical direction. The solar electronic price tag according to claim 9.

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