CN221809681U - Printer function expansion rack and self-service printer - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a printer function expansion frame and a self-service printer, wherein the printer function expansion frame comprises a supporting seat, a main control device and a display screen, the supporting seat is provided with a storage table top, and the storage table top is used for placing the printer; the main control device is arranged on the supporting seat and is used for being connected with the printer; the display screen is installed in the supporting seat and is located above the object placing table top, and the display screen is electrically connected with the main control device. The technical scheme of the utility model can reduce the research and development and production cost of the self-service printer.

Description

Printer function expansion rack and self-service printer

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of printers, in particular to a printer function expansion rack and a self-service printer.

Background Art

With the development of Internet technology, self-service printers are becoming more and more widely used. Usually, there are self-service printers in some street shops, convenience stores, shopping malls, etc., so that users can print documents at any time, no longer restricted by the business hours of the printing shop, and can meet the needs of emergency printing. However, many self-service printers are currently integrated cabinet structures, that is, compared with ordinary printers, they are generally re-developed and designed integrated products. The R&D and production costs of such self-service printers are high, and it is difficult to quickly put them on the market.

Utility Model Content

The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a printer function expansion rack, aiming to reduce the research and development and production costs of self-service printers.

To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the printer function expansion rack proposed by the utility model comprises:

The support base is provided with a storage table, and the storage table is used for placing the printer;

A main control device, disposed on the support base, and used to connect to a printer; and

A display screen is installed on the support base and is located above the storage table. The display screen is electrically connected to the main control device.

Optionally, the support base includes a bottom bracket and a base body arranged above the bottom bracket, the base body is provided with the storage table, and the main control device and the display screen are both installed on the base body.

Optionally, a storage cavity is provided in the base and below the storage table, and the main control device is disposed in the storage cavity.

Optionally, an opening communicating with the storage cavity is provided at the bottom of the seat body, and an openable and closable bottom cover is provided at the opening.

Optionally, the bottom cover has a rotating side and a locking side, the rotating side is rotatably mounted on the base, the locking side is provided with a movable locking mechanism, the base is provided with a locking position corresponding to the locking mechanism, and the main control device is installed on the bottom cover.

Optionally, baffles are provided on the top of the seat body and on opposite sides of the storage table.

Optionally, the support base also includes a support beam, one end of the support beam is connected to the top of one of the baffles, and the other end is connected to the top of another baffle, the support beam is spaced apart from the storage table, and the display screen is installed above the support beam.

Optionally, the bottom bracket is detachably connected to the seat body; and/or, the bottom bracket includes two upright frames and a connecting member connecting the two upright frames, and the two upright frames are spaced apart and disposed on opposite sides of the seat body.

Optionally, the display screen is a touch screen.

The utility model also provides a self-service printer, comprising a printer and the printer function expansion rack as described above, wherein the printer is detachably mounted on a storage table of the printer function expansion rack and connected to a first interface on the printer function expansion rack.

The technical solution of the utility model is to set a main control device and a display screen on the support base of the printer function expansion rack, and install the display screen above the storage table of the support base. In this way, a traditional printer can be placed on the storage table, and after connecting the main control device, it can form a self-service printer with the printer function expansion rack. Since there is no need to develop, design, and produce the structure of the printer, only a relatively simple printer function expansion rack needs to be designed and produced, and the printer function expansion rack can be adapted to various models of printers, and a suitable printer can be selected according to actual needs. The application range is wider, which can greatly reduce the development and production costs of the self-service printer.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a printer function expansion rack of the utility model;

FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of the printer function expansion frame in FIG1 from another angle;

FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of FIG2 after the bottom cover is opened;

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the self-service printer of the present utility model.

Description of Figure Numbers:

10. Support base; 11. Bottom bracket; 111. Stand; 112. Connector; 12. Base body; 121. Storage table; 122. Storage cavity; 124. Baffle; 13. Support beam; 14. Bottom cover; 141. Rotating side; 142. Locking side; 15. Locking mechanism; 20. Display screen; 30. Main control unit; 40. Printer.

The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the meaning of "and/or" appearing in the full text is to include three parallel solutions, taking "A and/or B as an example", including solution A, or solution B, or solutions that satisfy both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.

The utility model provides a printer function expansion rack.

In an embodiment of the utility model, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, the functional expansion rack of the printer 40 includes a support base 10, a main control device 30 and a display screen 20. The support base 10 is provided with a storage table 121, and the storage table 121 is used for placing the printer 40; the main control device 30 is arranged on the support base 10, and the main control device 30 is used to connect the printer 40; the display screen 20 is installed on the support base 10 and is located above the storage table 121, and the display screen 20 is electrically connected to the main control device 30.

Specifically, the main control device 30 includes a circuit board and a control circuit, a wireless communication module, etc., which are arranged on the circuit board, so that the display screen 20 and the printer 40 are connected through the main control device 30. The main control device 30 can be connected to the printer 40 by wire or wirelessly, that is, the main control device 30 is equivalent to a simplified computer host. Optionally, the main control device 30 is provided with a wired interface and a wireless communication module to be able to adapt to a printer 40 that supports wired connection and a printer 40 that supports wireless connection. When the printer 40 is installed in the box, the paper outlet of the printer 40 is set to correspond to the paper outlet on the box, so that the printed photo paper can be sent out from the paper outlet on the box.

The main control device 30 can be connected to the user's mobile terminal through the wireless communication module, so that the user can send the print file to the printer 40 for printing. The control circuit can also be connected to the cloud server, and the user sends the file to the cloud server when printing. After receiving the photo data sent by the mobile terminal, the cloud server stores and pre-processes the photo information. The main control device 30 is connected to the cloud server through the communication module to obtain the pre-processed print task data from the cloud server for printing.

The control software can be loaded in the main control device 30. When printing, the printing information can be browsed through the display screen 20, and the payment code and other information can also be displayed through the display screen 20. Optionally, the display screen 20 is a touch screen, which can facilitate the user to adjust the printing data through the display screen 20. For example, the user can click on the display screen 20 to select the required printing information. Of course, in other embodiments, a control button can be set next to the display screen 20.

The technical solution of the utility model is to set the main control device 30 and the display screen 20 on the support base 10 of the printer 40 function expansion frame, and install the display screen 20 above the storage table 121 of the support base 10. In this way, the traditional printer 40 can be placed on the storage table 121, and the main control device 30 is connected to the printer 40 function expansion frame to form a self-service printer 40. Since there is no need to develop, design, and produce the structure of the printer 40, only the printer 40 function expansion frame with a relatively simple structure needs to be designed and produced, and the printer 40 function expansion frame can be adapted to various models of printers 40, and the appropriate printer 40 can be selected according to actual needs. The application range is wider, and the development and production costs of the self-service printer 40 can be greatly reduced.

In some embodiments, the support base 10 includes a bottom bracket 11 and a base body 12 disposed above the bottom bracket 11, the base body 12 is provided with a storage table 121, and the main control device 30 and the display screen 20 are both installed on the base body 12. Specifically, the bottom bracket 11 has a plurality of support rods extending up and down, so that when the bottom bracket 11 is used, the structure and overall weight of the support base 10 can be simplified, which is convenient for production and transportation.

In some embodiments, a storage cavity 122 is provided in the base body 12 and below the storage table 121, and the main control device 30 is provided in the storage cavity 122. In this way, the main control device 30 can be well protected, and the internal space of the base body 12 can be fully utilized, which is conducive to improving the compactness of the support base 10.

In some embodiments, the bottom of the seat body 12 is provided with an opening connected to the storage cavity 122, and the opening is provided with an openable bottom cover 14. By providing the bottom cover 14 at the bottom of the seat body 12, the bottom cover 14 can be more concealed, and the risk of dust and water entering the storage cavity 122 from the opening can be reduced.

In some embodiments, the bottom cover 14 has a rotating side 141 and a locking side 142, the rotating side 141 is rotatably mounted on the base, the locking side 142 is provided with a movable locking mechanism 15, the base is provided with a locking position corresponding to the locking mechanism 15, and the main control device 30 is installed on the bottom cover 14. In this way, when the bottom cover 14 is opened, the bottom cover 14 is always fixed to the base 12, which can prevent the bottom cover 14 from falling and being lost. In addition, the main control device 30 is installed on the bottom cover 14, and after the bottom cover 14 is opened downward, the main control device 30 can be taken out from the storage cavity 122 for display, which can facilitate the maintenance of the main control device 30.

In some embodiments, baffles 124 are provided on the top of the base 12 and on opposite sides of the storage table 121. This can better restrict the printer 40, reduce the risk of the printer 40 falling, and reduce the risk of foreign objects colliding with the printer 40.

In some embodiments, the support base 10 further includes a support beam 13, one end of the support beam 13 is connected to the top of one of the baffles 124, and the other end is connected to the top of the other baffle 124, the support beam 13 is spaced apart from the storage table 121, and the display screen 20 is installed above the support beam 13. In this way, the space on the storage table 121 is arranged to be through-connected from front to back, so that the printer 40 can be placed on the storage table 121 conveniently, and the printer 40 can also be removed from the storage table 121 conveniently.

In some embodiments, the bottom bracket 11 is detachably connected to the seat body 12. In this way, the bottom bracket 11 and the seat body 12 can be separately formed and then assembled and fixed, which can reduce the production difficulty of the support seat 10 and thus reduce the production cost.

In some embodiments, the bottom bracket 11 includes two vertical frames 111 and a connecting member 112 connecting the two vertical frames 111. The two vertical frames 111 are arranged at intervals and are arranged on opposite sides of the base 12. Specifically, the vertical frame 111 includes a top crossbar, a bottom crossbar, and two vertical bars connected between the top crossbar and the bottom crossbar. The top crossbar is connected to the base 12, and the connecting member 112 is connected between the vertical bars of the two vertical frames 111. Such a structure is simple and makes the bottom bracket 11 structure stable and reliable.

The utility model also proposes a self-service printer 40, which includes a printer 40 and a printer 40 function expansion rack. The specific structure of the printer 40 function expansion rack refers to the above embodiment. Since the self-service printer 40 adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it at least has all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here. Among them, the printer 40 is detachably installed on the storage table 121 of the printer 40 function expansion rack and is connected to the main control device 30 on the printer 40 function expansion rack.

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or directly/indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. A printer function expansion rack, comprising: The support base is provided with a storage table, and the storage table is used for placing the printer; A main control device, disposed on the support base, and used to connect to a printer; and A display screen is installed on the support base and is located above the storage table. The display screen is electrically connected to the main control device. 2. The printer function expansion rack as described in claim 1 is characterized in that the support base includes a bottom bracket and a base body arranged above the bottom bracket, the base body is provided with the storage table, and the main control device and the display screen are both installed on the base body. 3. The printer function expansion rack as described in claim 2, characterized in that a storage cavity is provided in the base body and below the storage table, and the main control device is arranged in the storage cavity. 4 . The printer function expansion rack according to claim 3 , wherein an opening communicating with the storage cavity is provided at the bottom of the seat body, and an openable and closable bottom cover is provided at the opening. 5. The printer function expansion rack as described in claim 4 is characterized in that the bottom cover has a rotating side and a locking side, the rotating side is rotatably installed on the base, the locking side is provided with a movable locking mechanism, the base is provided with a locking position corresponding to the locking mechanism, and the main control device is installed on the bottom cover. 6 . The printer function expansion rack according to claim 2 , wherein baffles are provided on the top of the seat body and on opposite sides of the storage table. 7. The printer function expansion rack as described in claim 6 is characterized in that the support base also includes a support beam, one end of the support beam is connected to the top of one of the baffles, and the other end is connected to the top of the other baffle, the support beam is spaced apart from the storage table, and the display screen is installed above the support beam. 8. The printer function expansion rack as described in claim 2 is characterized in that the bottom bracket is detachably connected to the base body; and/or the bottom bracket includes two upright frames and a connecting piece connecting the two upright frames, and the two upright frames are arranged at intervals and on opposite sides of the base body. 9 . The printer function expansion rack according to claim 1 , wherein the display screen is a touch screen. 10. A self-service printer, characterized in that it comprises a printer and a printer function expansion rack as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the printer is detachably mounted on a storage table of the printer function expansion rack and connected to a first interface on the printer function expansion rack.