Support apparatus and terminal device

Abstract

A support apparatus and a terminal device. The support apparatus comprises a support column (11), a support vertical plate (12), a support flat plate (13) and a pressing plate (14), wherein the support flat plate (13) is located at the top of the support column (11) and of the support vertical plate (12) and is used for mounting a component to be supported, and the support flat plate (13) is provided with a first snap-fit slot (130); one side edge of the support vertical plate (12) is fastened to a side wall of the support column (11), a first snap-fit block (120) is provided at the top of the support vertical plate, and a snap-fit hook (121) is provided on the first snap-fit block (120); the pressing plate (14) is provided with a snap-fit protrusion (140); and after the first snap-fit block (120) penetrates the first snap-fit slot (130), the snap-fit hook (121) is snap-fitted onto the support flat plate (13), a gap is formed between the end of the first snap-fit block (120) away from the snap-fit hook (121) and the first snap-fit slot (130), the pressing plate (14) is fastened to the part of the first snap-fit block (120) penetrating the first snap-fit slot (130), and the snap-fit protrusion (140) is snap-fitted in the gap.

Description

Support devices and terminal equipment Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of terminal device technology, and more particularly to a support device and a terminal device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, electronic payment has gradually become more widespread. For example, merchants can configure payment devices, and then use these devices to collect users' payment codes, facial recognition data, etc., to complete payment transactions.

[0003] Payment devices are typically placed on a counter for use, therefore, their stability on the counter is extremely important. If a payment device is prone to shaking after being placed on the counter, it will severely impact the user experience and lifespan. Therefore, a solution is needed to improve the stability of payment devices. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To improve the stability of payment devices, one or more embodiments of this disclosure provide a support device and a terminal device.

[0005] In a first aspect, one or more embodiments of this disclosure provide a support device, comprising: a support column, a support plate, a support upright, and a pressure plate; the support plate is located on top of the support column and the support upright, and is used to install a supported component, and a first slot is provided on the support plate; one side of the support upright is fastened to the side wall of the column body of the support column, and a first locking block is provided on the top of the support upright, and a locking hook is provided on the first locking block; after the first locking block passes through the first slot, the locking hook engages with the support plate, and there is a gap between the end of the first locking block away from the locking hook and the first slot; a locking protrusion is provided on the pressure plate; the pressure plate is fastened to the portion of the first locking block that passes through the first slot, and the locking protrusion engages in the gap.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the support column has a hollow structure, and a counterweight component is provided in the hollow part of the column.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the supported component includes a first component and a second component with different functions; the supporting plate includes a first mounting part and a second mounting part; the first mounting part communicates with the hollow portion inside the column and is used to install the first component; the second mounting part is used to install the second component.

[0008] In one possible implementation, a second slot is provided on the side wall of the column; a second block is provided on one side of the supporting plate; the second block passes through the second slot and is fastened to the side wall of the column.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the first component is a near-field communication component, and the second component is a display component.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the bottom of the support column is inclined, tilting from the top side of the bottom to the bottom side; the support plate is located near the top side of the bottom.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the bottom of the support column is a plane, and the support plate is coplanar with the central axis of the support column.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the support column further includes a bottom cover, which is detachably fastened to the bottom of the column body.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the counterweight component includes a counterweight cover, a counterweight, and fasteners; the counterweight cover is interference-fitted with the inner wall of the column and fastened to the inner wall of the column; the counterweight is fixed to the counterweight cover; the fastener passes through the counterweight cover and the counterweight in sequence and is then fixedly connected to the support plate.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the counterweight is provided with a third mounting part, which is used to mount a third component that is communicatively connected to the first component and / or the second component.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the support device further includes a buffer component; the buffer component is filled between the pressure plate and the first locking block.

[0016] Secondly, one or more embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal device, including a first component, a second component, and a support device as described in any one of the first aspects; the first component and the second component are both mounted on the support plate of the support device, and the first component is located above the support column, and the second component is located above the support upright; the first component and the second component have different functions.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the first component is a near-field communication component, and the second component is a display component.

[0018] In summary, one or more embodiments of this disclosure provide a support device and a terminal equipment. The support device includes a support column, a support upright, a support plate, and a pressure plate. The support plate is located at the top of the support column and the support upright, and is used to install the supported component. The support plate has a first slot, and the top of the support upright has a first locking block with a hook. The pressure plate has a locking protrusion. After the first locking block enters the first slot, the hook engages with the support plate. There is a gap between the end of the first locking block away from the hook and the first slot. The pressure plate is fastened to the portion of the first locking block that enters the first slot, and the locking protrusion engages in the gap. Furthermore, one side of the support upright is fastened to the side wall of the support column. Thus, the hook and pressure plate confine the first locking block within the first slot, ensuring the stability of the connection between the support plate and the support upright. After one side of the support upright is fastened to the support column, the stability between the support upright, the support column, and the support plate is further enhanced, thereby ensuring the stability of the support device. Furthermore, the hollow portion within the support column is equipped with a counterweight component, which improves the stability of supporting heavier components such as display components. The support plate includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion. The first mounting portion communicates with the hollow portion within the column and is used to mount a first component. The second mounting portion is used to mount a second component with a different function from the first component. Thus, when the supported components include both a first and a second component, the support column can support both the first and second components. Moreover, the communication between the first mounting portion and the hollow portion within the column allows for the installation of a portion of the first component within the hollow portion, reducing the external thickness of the first component and meeting users' demands for slim and lightweight devices, thereby improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of one or more embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a support device 10 provided in one or more embodiments of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 is an exploded structural diagram of a support column 11 provided in one or more embodiments of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a support column 11 provided in one or more embodiments of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a support plate 13 provided in one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of a support plate 12 provided in one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 6 is an exploded structural diagram of a support device 10 provided in one or more embodiments of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a support device 10 provided in one or more embodiments of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 8 is an enlarged view of point B in Figure 7;

[0028] Figure 9 is an enlarged view of point C in Figure 7;

[0029] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the DD-direction section of Figure 7;

[0030] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship between a support column 11 and a support plate 12 provided in one or more embodiments of this disclosure;

[0031] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the support column 11 and the support plate 12 provided in one or more embodiments of this disclosure;

[0032] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of direction A in Figure 1;

[0033] Figure 14 is a top view of Figure 1.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 10-Support device; 11-Support column; 110-Column body; 111-Counterweight component; 112-Second slot; 113-Line support component; 114-Bottom cover; 1111-Counterweight block cover; 1112-Counterweight block; 1113-Fastener; 11121-Third mounting part; 12-Support plate; 120-First locking block; 121-Hook; 122-Second locking block; 123-Point support component; 1201-First end face; 1202-Second end face; 1203-Top surface; 13-Support plate; 130-First slot; 131-Barb; 132-First mounting part; 133-Second mounting part; 1301-Third end face; 1302-Fourth end face; 14-Pressure plate; 140-Locking protrusion; 15-Buffer component. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The present disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Through these descriptions, the features and advantages of the present disclosure will become clearer and more apparent.

[0036] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments. Although various aspects of embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0037] Furthermore, the technical features involved in one or more embodiments of this disclosure described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0038] To facilitate understanding, the application scenarios of the technical solutions provided in one or more embodiments of this disclosure will be described below.

[0039] For products that need to be placed on a counter, stability is an important indicator of user experience. Taking payment devices as an example, if a payment device is prone to shaking when placed on a counter, it will seriously affect the user experience and lifespan of the device.

[0040] To improve the stability of products that need to be placed on a countertop, one or more embodiments of this disclosure provide a support device and a terminal device.

[0041] The following section first describes a support device provided by one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a support device provided in one or more embodiments of this disclosure.

[0043] As shown in Figure 1, one or more embodiments of this disclosure provide a support device 10, which may include a support column 11, a support plate 12, and a support flat plate 13. The support flat plate 13 is located on top (or above) the support column 11 and the support plate 12, and can be used to install the supported components.

[0044] As shown in Figure 2, the column 110 of the support column 11 can be a hollow structure, and a counterweight component 111 can be provided in the hollow part of the column. The counterweight component 111 can increase the stability of the support device 10 so as to support the heavy supported components (such as display components).

[0045] In one possible implementation, as shown in FIG2, the counterweight component 111 may include a counterweight cover 1111, a counterweight 1112, and a fastener 1113.

[0046] The counterweight cover 1111 can be interference-fitted with the inner wall of the column 110 and fastened to the inner wall of the column 110. For example, the counterweight cover 1111 can be provided with an elastic washer around its edge. The elastic washer and the inner wall of the column 110 are squeezed against each other to generate deformation, thereby allowing the counterweight cover 1111 to be fastened to the inner wall of the column 110.

[0047] The counterweight 1112 can be fixed to the counterweight cover 1111. For example, the counterweight 1112 can be connected to the counterweight cover 1111 by bolts, rivets, or other means. Alternatively, the counterweight 1112 and the counterweight cover 1111 can be provided with mutually engaging protrusions and grooves, so that the counterweight 1112 can be fixed to the counterweight cover 1111 by the engagement of the protrusions and grooves.

[0048] The counterweight 1112 can be made of materials with high density, such as iron blocks or cement blocks.

[0049] Fastener 1113 can pass through counterweight cover 1111 and counterweight 1112 in sequence and be fixedly connected to support plate 13. Fastener 1113 can be bolt, screw, pin, etc., and one or more embodiments of this disclosure do not limit it.

[0050] As exemplarily shown in Figures 2 and 3, the fastener 1113 may include multiple long bolts. These long bolts pass sequentially through the counterweight cover 1111 and the counterweight 1112, with a portion of the bolt extending from the top of the column 110. This extended portion of the bolt can be used to connect to the support plate 13. Thus, the support plate 13 can be connected to the counterweight cover 1111 and the counterweight 1112 via these long bolts. The portion of the long bolt passing through the support plate 13 can also be used to connect to a first component. The first component is a supported component that mates with the support column 11, as detailed later.

[0051] In this way, the counterweight 1112 is fixed to the hollow part inside the column 110 by the counterweight cover 1111, fastener 1113, and support plate 13, which can prevent the counterweight 1112 from shaking in the hollow part inside the column 110 during use and affecting the stability of the support device 10. In addition, this method does not require compromising the strength of the column 110 itself, thus not affecting the support strength of the column 110.

[0052] In one possible implementation, the counterweight component 111 may also include a counterweight block 1112, wherein the counterweight block 1112 can be fixed to the inner wall of the column 110 of the support column 11. For example, the counterweight block 1112 can be connected to the inner wall of the column 110 by bolts, rivets, or other means. This method is simple in structure and easy to operate.

[0053] As shown in Figure 1, the support plate 12 is located on one side of the support column 11, and the support plate 13 is located on top of the support column 11 and the support plate 12. One side of the support plate 12 can be fastened to the side wall of the support column 11, and the top of the support plate 12 can be fastened to the support plate 13.

[0054] For example, as shown in Figure 4, a first slot 130 may be provided on the support plate 13. As shown in Figure 5, a first locking block 120 is provided on the top of the support plate 12, and a hook 121 is provided on the first locking block 120. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, after the first locking block 120 is inserted into the first slot 130, the hook 121 can be engaged with the support plate 13, and there is a gap between the end of the first locking block 120 away from the hook 121 and the first slot 130.

[0055] This disclosure does not limit the specific implementation of the hook 121 engaging with the support plate 13 in one or more embodiments.

[0056] For example, as shown in FIG6, the first locking block 120 includes a first end face 1201 and a second end face 1202 disposed opposite to each other, and a top surface 1203 located between the first end face 1201 and the second end face 1202. The first end face 1201 is close to the side wall of the support column 11, and the second end face 1202 is away from the side wall of the support column 11. A hook 121 may be disposed on the second end face 1202.

[0057] As shown in Figure 7, the first slot 130 includes a third end face 1301 and a fourth end face 1302 disposed opposite to each other. The third end face 1301 is close to the side wall of the support column 11, and the fourth end face 1302 is away from the side wall of the support column 11. As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the fourth end face 1302 may be provided with a barb 131 that engages with the hook 121. Thus, after the first locking block 120 is inserted into the first slot 130, it can be pushed towards the fourth end face 1302 of the first slot 130, causing the hook 121 on the first locking block 120 to engage with the barb 131 on the first slot 130.

[0058] After the hook 121 on the first card block 120 engages with the barb 131 on the first card slot 130, a gap is formed between the first end face 1201 of the first card block 120 and the third end face 1301 of the first card slot 130.

[0059] To address the issue of the first locking block 120 sliding in the first locking groove 130 due to the presence of a gap, thus affecting the stability of the connection between the supporting plate 13 and the supporting upright plate 12, the support device 10 in one or more embodiments of this disclosure may further include a pressure plate 14.

[0060] As shown in Figures 7 and 9, a locking protrusion 140 may be provided on the pressure plate 14. The pressure plate 14 is fastened to the part of the first locking block 120 that passes into the first locking groove 130, and the locking protrusion 140 is engaged in the gap between the first end face 1201 and the third end face 1301.

[0061] For example, the pressure plate 14 with the latching protrusion 140 can be an L-shaped pressure plate. After the latching hook 121 on the first latching block 120 engages with the barb 131 on the first latching groove 130, the latching protrusion 140 can be latched into the gap between the first end face 1201 and the third end face 1301. Then, the pressure plate 14 can be connected to the top surface 1203 of the first latching block 120 by means of screws or the like. In this way, the setting of the latching protrusion 140 can restrict the movement of the first latching block 120 in the length L direction of the supporting plate 13. The connection between the pressure plate 14 and the top surface 1203 of the first latching block 120 can restrict the movement of the first latching block 120 in the thickness H direction of the supporting plate 13.

[0062] Optionally, after the protrusion 140 is engaged in the gap, the pressure plate 14 and the support plate 13 can also be connected by screws or other means.

[0063] Optionally, as shown in Figures 6 and 10, a buffer component 15 can be provided between the pressure plate 14 and the first locking block 120, with the buffer component 15 filling the space between the pressure plate 14 and the first locking block 120. For example, the buffer component 15 can be provided between the locking protrusion 140 and the first end face 1201 of the first locking block 120, and between the pressure plate 14 and the top face 1203 of the first locking block 120. The buffer component 15 can be an elastic component, such as a silicone pad or a rubber pad.

[0064] In this way, the buffer component 15 can further fill the manufacturing tolerances and gaps formed between the pressure plate 14 and the first locking block 120, prevent the first locking block 120 from sliding in the first locking groove 130, and improve the stability of the connection between the support plate 13 and the support upright plate 12.

[0065] As shown in Figure 6, a second slot 112 can be provided on the side wall of the support column 11, and a second locking block 122 can be provided on one side of the support plate 12. As shown in Figure 7, the second locking block 122 passes through the second slot 112 and is fastened to the side wall of the support column 11.

[0066] In this way, through the cooperation of the second card block 122 and the second card slot 112, the first card block 120 can be better pressed into the first card slot 130, thereby preventing the first card block 120 from falling out of the first card slot 130 and improving the overall stability of the support device 10.

[0067] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples of securing one side of the support plate 12 to the side wall of the column via the second slot 112 and the second locking block 122, and do not imply a limitation on the specific implementation of securing one side of the support plate 12 to the side wall of the column. For example, one side of the support plate 12 can also be fixedly connected to the side wall of the column using a connector. Furthermore, a secure connection can also be achieved by pressing one side of the support plate 12 against the side wall of the column.

[0068] The present disclosure does not limit the position of the support plate 12 relative to the support column 11 and the support plate 13 in one or more embodiments.

[0069] For example, referring to Figures 10 and 11, if the bottom of the support column 11 is inclined, tilting from the top M side to the bottom N side, then the support plate 12 can be close to the top M side of the bottom of the support column 11. The distance from the top M to the top of the support column 11 is less than the distance from the bottom N to the top of the support column 11. In this way, the support plate 12 can be closer to the front of the support plate 13, thereby improving the support capacity of the support plate 12 for the support plate 13 when the bottom of the support column 11 is inclined.

[0070] For example, as shown in Figure 12, if the bottom of the support column 11 is a plane, the support plate 12 can be coplanar with the central axis L1 of the support column 11 (in Figure 12, the dots at the bottom of the support column 11 represent the central axis L1, and the dashed line indicates that the support plate 12 and the central axis L1 of the support column 11 are coplanar). In this way, the support plate 12 can be located near the middle position of the support plate 13, thereby providing better support for the support plate 13 in conjunction with the support column 11.

[0071] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of direction A in Figure 1.

[0072] Optionally, as shown in Figures 1 and 13, a line support component 113 can be provided at the bottom ring edge of the support column 11, and a point support component 123 can be provided at the bottom of the support plate 12. The bottom of the point support component 123 is coplanar with the bottom of the line support component 113. Thus, when the support device 10 is placed on the countertop, the line support component 113 and the point support component 123 in the support device 10 contact the countertop. Specifically, the line support component 113 forms a line contact with the countertop, and the point support component 123 forms a point contact with the countertop. This combination of line and point contact reduces the contact area between the support device 10 and the countertop, thereby reducing the impact of the countertop's flatness on the stability of the support device 10 and improving its stability.

[0073] The line support component 113 can be a continuous ring-shaped line structure. Alternatively, the line support component 113 can also include multiple discontinuous line structures or point structures (not shown in the figure), wherein the multiple discontinuous line structures or point structures are arranged around the bottom edge of the ring support column 11 to form the line support component 113.

[0074] It should be noted that if the bottom of the support column 11 is not provided with a bottom cover, the wire support component 113 can be provided at the bottom ring edge of the support column 11. For example, the bottom ring edge of the support column 11 can be the end face formed by the extension of the thickness of the support column 11 itself. If the bottom of the support column 11 is provided with a bottom cover, the wire support component 113 can be provided on the bottom cover.

[0075] For example, as shown in Figures 2 and 13, the support column 11 may also include a bottom cover 114, which is detachably fastened to the bottom of the column body 110 of the support column 11, and the line support component 113 is disposed on the outer surface of the bottom cover 114. For example, the bottom cover 114 may be detachably fastened to the bottom of the column body of the support column 11 by means of snap-fit, interference fit, etc.

[0076] It should be noted that if the bottom of the support column 11 is provided with a bottom cover 114, the line support component 113 can also be provided at the bottom ring edge of the support column 11. This disclosure does not limit this in one or more embodiments.

[0077] As shown in Figure 13, the bottom of the support plate 12 can extend at an angle from the side closer to the support column 11 to the side farther away from the support column 11, with the side farther away from the support column 11 being slightly higher than the side closer to the support column 11. This way, after the line support component 113 and the point support component 123 come into contact with the countertop, there is a certain gap between the bottom of the support plate 12 and the countertop, thus preventing the bottom of the support plate 12 from forming a line contact with the countertop and affecting the stability of the support device 10.

[0078] This disclosure does not limit the specific location of the point support member 123 at the bottom of the support plate 12 in one or more embodiments. For example, the point support member 123 may be located on the side away from the support column 11. In this way, since the distance between the point support member 123 and the line support member 113 is large, the point support member 123 and the line support member 113 can cooperate to provide a more stable support.

[0079] To further improve the stability of the contact between the line support component 113 and the point support component 123 and the contact surface, the line support component 113 and the point support component 123 can be made of materials with anti-slip properties. For example, materials with anti-slip properties can be silicone, nitrile rubber, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer rubber, etc., and one or more embodiments of this disclosure do not limit this.

[0080] Optionally, double-sided tape (not shown in the figure) can be applied to the bottom of the line support component 113 and the point support component 123 to improve the anti-slip effect between the line support component 113 and the point support component 123 and the contact surface.

[0081] Optionally, suction cups (not shown in the figure) can be provided at the bottom of the line support component 113 and the point support component 123. In this way, when the contact surface is a smooth surface, the suction cups can be used to adhere to the contact surface, thereby improving the anti-slip effect between the line support component 113 and the point support component 123 and the contact surface.

[0082] As shown in Figure 1, after the support column 11, support plate 12, and support plate 13 are fixed together, a certain angle is formed between the support plate 12 and the support plate 13. This angle can be any angle between 0° and 180°, for example, it can be 90°. Correspondingly, the supported components can be installed on the support plate 13. Optionally, the supported components can include a first component and a second component with different functions.

[0083] For example, as shown in FIG14, the support plate 13 may include a first mounting portion 132 and a second mounting portion 133. The first mounting portion 132 may communicate with the hollow portion within the column body 110 of the support column 11 for mounting a first component. The second mounting portion 133 may be used to mount a second component, and the second component and the first component may be components with different functions.

[0084] As shown in Figures 4 and 14, the first mounting part 132 can be fastened to the top of the support column 11. The first slot 130 can be provided in the second mounting part 133 for cooperating with the first locking block 120 of the support plate 12, so that the second mounting part 133 can be fastened to the top of the support plate 12.

[0085] Since the first mounting part 132 can communicate with the hollow portion inside the support column 11, a portion of the first component can be installed in the hollow portion inside the support column 11. Furthermore, if a third component is also included that cooperates with the first and / or second components, this third component can also be installed in the hollow portion inside the support column 11 to reduce the thickness of the first and / or second components themselves, meeting users' demands for slim and lightweight devices and improving user experience.

[0086] For example, taking a near field communication (NFC) component as the first component and a display component as the second component, a third component is typically configured to communicate with the first and second components to implement their respective functions. For instance, for the NFC component, the third component may include NFC-related processors, chips, circuits, power supplies, etc. For the display component, the third component may include display-related processors, chips, circuits, power supplies, etc.

[0087] In this way, a third component, either communicatively connected to the first and second components, or communicatively connected to the first component, or communicatively connected to the second component, can be installed in the hollow portion of the support column 11. By concealing the third component within the support column 11, the thickness of the first and / or second components themselves can be reduced.

[0088] Optionally, as shown in Figure 2, a third mounting portion 11121 can be provided on the counterweight 1112, which can be used to install a third component. For example, the third mounting portion 11121 can be a notch reserved on the counterweight 1112, and the third component can be installed in the notch. In this way, the layout of the support column 11 can be more compact and reasonable, improving the utilization rate of the space inside the column.

[0089] The first component and the first mounting part 132 can be detachably or fixedly connected, and the second component and the second mounting part 133 can also be detachably or fixedly connected. This disclosure does not limit the specific connections between the two components. In other words, the first component and / or the second component can be used independently of the support device 10, or the first component and / or the second component can be fixedly integrated with the support device 10.

[0090] For example, during use, the first component can be used independently detached from the support device 10. For instance, the first mounting portion 132 may include a first support portion for supporting the first component, so that the first component can be placed on the first support portion of the first mounting portion 132 for use, or it can be removed from the first support portion of the first mounting portion 132 for independent use. Similarly, the second component can also be used independently detached from the support device 10. For example, the second mounting portion 133 may include a second support portion for supporting the second component, so that the second component can be placed on the second support portion of the second mounting portion 133 for use, or it can be removed from the second support portion of the second mounting portion 133 for independent use. In this way, the support device 10, the first component, and the second component can be used in a more flexible manner.

[0091] It should be noted that the specific structures of the first support portion and the second support portion are not limited in one or more embodiments of this disclosure. For example, the first support portion may be a first elastic groove arranged circumferentially along the first mounting portion 132, so that the first component can be installed in the first mounting portion 132 by being pressed into the first elastic groove. Similarly, the second support portion may be an elastic groove arranged circumferentially along the second mounting portion 133, so that the second component can be installed in the second mounting portion 133 by being pressed into the second elastic groove.

[0092] In another example, the first component and the first mounting portion 132 can be fixedly connected together, and the second component and the second mounting portion 133 can be fixedly connected together. Taking the first component as an NFC component as an example, the NFC component may include a coil, circuit, housing, etc., and the coil, circuit, housing, etc. can be fixedly connected to the first mounting portion 132. Specifically, the coil, circuit, and other components in the NFC component can be installed in the hollow portion of the support column 11, and the housing of the NFC component can be fixedly installed on the first mounting portion 132, thereby allowing the first component and the support device 10 to be used as a single unit.

[0093] Similarly, taking the second component as an example of a display component, the display component may include a back panel, a middle frame, and a display screen. The back panel and the display screen are arranged opposite each other, and the middle frame is located between the back panel and the display screen. The back panel and the middle frame can serve as a second mounting part 133, thus effectively fixing the second component to the second mounting part 133. This allows the second component and the support device 10 to be fixed together as a single unit.

[0094] Optionally, the middle frame of the display component may extend to the top of the support column 11 to form an annular middle frame corresponding to the top of the support column 11, which may serve as the first mounting part 132.

[0095] The following example uses the first component as the NFC component and the second component as the display component to illustrate the first and second components.

[0096] The function of an NFC component can include enabling the NFC component to establish an NFC communication connection with user devices such as watches and mobile phones when they are brought close to the NFC component.

[0097] For example, the NFC component in one or more embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to payment scenarios. For instance, in a payment scenario, the user device (hereinafter, a mobile phone) can act as a card reader, the NFC component can act as a tag or virtual card, and the NFC component can have payment processing functionality. The payment process can include the following: the mobile phone approaches the NFC component to establish an NFC communication connection; the mobile phone obtains NFC tag information from the NFC component, including merchant information, payment application information, etc.; the mobile phone displays a payment confirmation interface of the payment application based on the obtained NFC tag information; after receiving payment confirmation information input by the user through the payment confirmation interface, the mobile phone sends a payment identification code authorization request to the server corresponding to the payment application, instructing the server to issue a payment identification code to the NFC component; the server issues the payment identification code of the user to the NFC component; the NFC component initiates a payment request to the server based on the received payment identification code to complete the payment.

[0098] Optionally, the payment identifier code of the mobile phone user can be a payment code.

[0099] For example, in a payment scenario, a mobile phone can act as a card reader, and an NFC component can act as a tag or virtual card. The NFC component may not have payment processing capabilities. The payment process can include the following: the mobile phone approaches the NFC component to establish an NFC communication connection; the mobile phone obtains NFC tag information from the NFC component, including merchant information, payment application information, etc.; the mobile phone displays the payment confirmation interface of the payment application based on the obtained NFC tag information; after receiving the payment confirmation information entered by the user through the payment confirmation interface, the mobile phone sends a payment identifier code acquisition request to the server corresponding to the payment application, instructing the server to send the user's payment identifier code to the mobile phone; the server sends the user's payment identifier code to the mobile phone; the mobile phone initiates a payment request to the server based on the received payment identifier code and NFC tag information, completing the payment.

[0100] Optionally, the payment identifier code of the mobile phone user can be a payment code.

[0101] As can be seen, in the above payment methods, the mobile phone can act as an NFC card reader, and the NFC component can function as an NFC tag or virtual card. The NFC tag can be a passive electronic tag. In this method, the NFC tag is small and can be easily placed at the payment location. In other words, in this payment scenario, the NFC component is small, therefore, it can be mounted on top of the support column.

[0102] Similarly, the NFC component in one or more embodiments of this disclosure can also be applied to scenarios such as ordering food and ticketing services, which will not be described in detail here. The application scenarios of the NFC component in one or more embodiments of this disclosure are not limited.

[0103] The display component can include enabling user interaction based on display capabilities.

[0104] For example, the display component in one or more embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to payment scenarios. For instance, the display component can display a QR code for payment, allowing a user to scan the QR code displayed on the display component using their device to make a payment.

[0105] For example, the display component in one or more embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to a food ordering scenario. For instance, the display component can be used to display a merchant's menu and can implement a food ordering function based on the user's selection of dishes from the merchant's menu.

[0106] For example, the display component in one or more embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to ticketing service scenarios. For instance, the display component can display ticketing information such as scenic spot tickets and bus tickets, and can realize corresponding ticketing service functions based on user operations such as viewing, purchasing, or canceling scenic spot tickets and bus tickets.

[0107] For example, the display component may also include an image acquisition module. This allows the display component to acquire the user's facial image for facial recognition. Thus, the display component can be used to implement facial payment functionality. As another example, the display component can acquire the payment code on the user's device through the image acquisition module to implement QR code payment functionality.

[0108] It should be noted that the specific application scenarios of the NFC components and display components listed above can be used in any combination, and one or more embodiments disclosed herein do not limit this. For example, in one optional example, the NFC component can realize payment based on NFC functionality, and the display component can realize payment based on display functionality. This provides users with different payment method options, improving user experience. As another optional example, the NFC component can realize payment based on NFC functionality, and the display component can realize payment based on image acquisition functionality. These are not all listed here.

[0109] It should also be noted that the NFC component and the display component are not limited to the application scenarios such as payment function, ordering function, and ticketing service function listed in the above embodiments, but can also be applied to more scenarios. One or more embodiments of this disclosure do not limit this.

[0110] In summary, the support device provided by one or more embodiments of this disclosure includes a support column 11, a support upright plate 12, a support flat plate 13, and a pressure plate 14. The support flat plate 13 has a first slot 130, the top of the support upright plate 12 has a first locking block 120 with a hook 121, and the pressure plate 14 has a locking protrusion 140. After the first locking block 120 passes through the first slot 130, the hook 121 engages with the support flat plate 13. A gap exists between the end of the first locking block 120 away from the hook 121 and the first slot 130. The pressure plate 14 is fastened to the portion of the first locking block 120 that passes through the first slot 130, and the locking protrusion 140 engages in the gap. Furthermore, one side of the support upright plate is fastened to the side wall of the support column. In this way, the first locking block 120 can be confined within the first locking groove 130 by the hook 121 and the pressure plate 14, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the support plate 13 and the support upright plate 12. After one side of the support upright plate is fastened to the support column, the stability between the support upright plate, the support column, and the support plate is further enhanced, thus ensuring the stability of the support device. The hollow portion of the support column 11 is equipped with a counterweight component 111, which improves the support stability for heavier components such as display components. The support plate 13 includes a first mounting part 132 and a second mounting part 133. The first mounting part 132 communicates with the hollow portion of the column and is used to mount the first component. The second mounting part 133 is used to mount a second component with a different function from the first component. Thus, when the supported components include both the first and second components, the support column 11 can be used to support both the first component and the second component in conjunction with the support upright plate 12. The first mounting part 132 is connected to the hollow part inside the column, so that some components of the first component can be installed in the hollow part inside the column to reduce the thickness of the first component on the outside, meet the user's demand for a thin and light device, and improve the user experience.

[0111] Based on the support device provided in one or more embodiments of this disclosure, one or more embodiments of this disclosure also provide a terminal device that can adopt the above-mentioned support device to improve the stability of the terminal device.

[0112] This disclosure provides a terminal device according to one or more embodiments, including a first component, a second component, and a support device 10. Both the first and second components are mounted on a support plate of the support device 10, with the first component positioned above a support column and the second component positioned above a support upright.

[0113] The first component can be installed in the hollow portion of the cylinder and secured to the first mounting part 132. The second component can be fixedly installed on the second mounting part 133. The first and second components have different functions. For example, the first component can be an NFC component, and the second component can be a display component.

[0114] It should be noted that the first component, the second component, and the support device 10 can be described with reference to the description in the support device embodiment section, and will not be repeated here.

[0115] The terminal device can perform corresponding functions based on the functions configured in the first and second components. For example, the terminal device can be a payment device, a food ordering service device, an electronic ticketing service device, etc.

[0116] For example, taking a terminal device as a payment device, a user can make a payment by bringing their device close to the NFC component in the terminal device. Alternatively, a user can make a payment by scanning the QR code displayed on the terminal device's display component. Or, a user can display their payment code to the terminal device's display component, allowing the component to scan the code and complete the payment.

[0117] In use, the support device 10 can be placed on the counter table, and the top of the support device 10 supports the first component and the second component. The first component and the second component can face the customer, allowing the customer to perform operations such as payment.

[0118] It is understood that the above embodiments are merely examples, and modifications can be made to the above embodiments in actual implementation. Those skilled in the art will understand that any modifications to the above embodiments that do not require creative effort fall within the protection scope of one or more embodiments of this disclosure, and will not be described in detail in the embodiments.

[0119] The various embodiments in this disclosure are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the terminal device embodiments are basically similar to the support device embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the description of the support device embodiments.

[0120] In this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in one or more embodiments of this disclosure, depending on the specific circumstances.

[0121] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, one or more embodiments of this disclosure and the features thereof can be combined with each other. This disclosure is not limited to any single aspect, nor to any single embodiment, nor to any combination and / or substitution of such aspects and / or embodiments. Furthermore, each aspect and / or embodiment of one or more embodiments of this disclosure can be used alone or in combination with one or more other aspects and / or embodiments thereof.

[0122] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of one or more embodiments of this disclosure, and are not intended to limit them. Although one or more embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of one or more embodiments of this disclosure, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and description of one or more embodiments of this disclosure.

[0123] The foregoing description of one or more embodiments of this disclosure, in conjunction with optional implementation methods, is merely exemplary and illustrative. Various substitutions and modifications can be made to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, all of which fall within the protection scope of the one or more embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A support device comprising: The support column, the support flat plate, the support vertical plate and the pressing plate; The support flat plate is located on the top of the support column and the support vertical plate, and is used for mounting the supported assembly, and a first clamping groove is formed on the support flat plate; One side of the support vertical plate is fastened to the side wall of the column body of the support column, and the top of the support vertical plate is provided with a first clamping block, and a clamping hook is arranged on the first clamping block; the clamping hook is clamped on the support flat plate after the first clamping block is inserted into the first clamping groove, and a gap is formed between the end of the first clamping block away from the clamping hook and the first clamping groove. A clamping convex is arranged on the pressing plate; the pressing plate is fastened to the part of the first clamping block inserted into the first clamping groove, and the clamping convex is clamped in the gap.

2. The support device of claim 1, wherein, The column body of the support column is a hollow structure, and a counterweight component is arranged in the hollow part of the column body.

3. The support device of claim 2, wherein, The supported assembly includes a first component and a second component with different functions; the support flat plate includes a first mounting part and a second mounting part; the first mounting part is in communication with the hollow part in the column body, and is used for mounting the first component; and the second mounting part is used for mounting the second component.

4. The support device of claim 1, wherein, A second clamping groove is formed on the side wall of the column body; a second clamping block is arranged on one side of the support vertical plate; and the second clamping block is inserted into the second clamping groove and fastened to the side wall of the column body.

5. The support device of claim 3, wherein, The first component is a near field communication component, and the second component is a display component.

6. The support device of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the support column is inclined from one side of the top end of the bottom to the other side of the bottom end of the bottom; and the support vertical plate is close to one side of the top end of the bottom.

7. The support device of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the support column is a plane, and the support vertical plate is coplanar with the central axis of the support column.

8. The support device of claim 1, wherein, The support column further includes a bottom cover which is detachably fastened to the bottom of the column body.

9. The support device of claim 3, wherein, The counterweight component includes a counterweight block gland, a counterweight block and a fastener; the counterweight block gland is in interference fit with the inner wall of the column body and is fastened to the inner wall of the column body; the counterweight block is fixed to the counterweight block gland; and the fastener is sequentially inserted through the counterweight block gland and the counterweight block and is fixedly connected with the support flat plate.

10. The support device of claim 9, wherein, A third mounting part is arranged on the counterweight block, and the third mounting part is used for mounting a third component which is in communication connection with the first component and / or the second component.

11. The support device of any one of claims 1-10, wherein, The support device further includes a buffer component; and the buffer component is filled between the pressing plate and the first clamping block.

12. A terminal device, comprising a first component, a second component and the support device according to any one of claims 1 to 11; The first component and the second component are both mounted on the support flat plate of the support device, and the first component is located above the support column and the second component is located above the support vertical plate; and the first component and the second component have different functions.

13. The terminal device of claim 12, wherein, The first component is a near field communication component, and the second component is a display component. The first component is a near field communication component, and the second component is a display component.

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