DE102018104219A1 - Countertop System - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cash desk system (10) having at least one first planar element, in particular a wall and / or bottom plate (42), and at least one second planar element, in particular a wall and / or bottom plate (44), wherein the first planar element has at least one quick connection element (46) and the second planar element has at least one quick connector counterpart (48), wherein in the assembled state of the POS system (10) the at least one quick connection element (46) is connected to the at least one quick connector counterpart (48) engages in this.

Description

The present invention relates to a cash desk system constructed of a plurality of elements.

From the state of the art, modular cashbox system systems are already known. For example, from the EP 2 870 901 A1 a modular cash desk known in which a plurality of three-dimensionally constructed modules of the cash desk can be assembled into a total cash desk.

From the EP 2 194 820 A1 There is already a simplified and customizable cash register for stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets or other business premises known, which has a frame construction.

The EP 2 923 615 A1 relates to a receiving device for shopping baskets, which is arranged on a checkout counter.

From the WO 99/065000 A1 is a Selbstbezahlkassieranlage known which has scanners for scanning the corresponding goods to be paid.

From the GB 2492341 is a stacking system known for shopping baskets.

From the DE 20 2016 102 349 A1 Furthermore, a carrier system for a checkout counter is known, with which several additional sales facilities can be arranged on a checkout counter.

A comparable plant is also from the EP 2 879 550 A1 known.

From the EP 2 526 532 A1 a goods dispensing device is known, which can be set up in connection with a cash register. In this case, an additional display is provided on Kassenlaufband the cashier, by means of which information can be displayed.

A similar system is for example also from the DE 10 2008 003 697 B4 known.

Other sales facilities in connection with cashier system systems are for example from the EP 2 556 772 A1 , the EP 2 556 773 A1 and also the EP 1 860 621 A1 known.

From the US 2004/0041021 A1 is a modular Selbstregistrierkassenensystem known. The module has a cash module, a conveyor belt module and a shelving system.

The EP 2 724 646 B1 also relates to a built-up of several prefabricated elements checkout counter, in which a cashier is composed of several prefabricated elements.

From the EP 1 306 821 A2 is a Selbstkassiersystem with a device for monitoring product security labels, so-called EAS labels (EAS - Electronic Article Surveilance) known. Here is an open EAS detector and also an EAS deactivator provided. By means of the detector and the deactivator, articles bearing EAS labels can be recognized and accordingly deactivated after payment.

From the DE 10 2013 114 511 is the use of RFID tags in connection with the monitoring of payment transactions known. In addition, the purchasing behavior of customers is examined by means of the RFID labels. Again, an open and freely accessible detection device is provided.

The DE 20 2016 102 341 relates to a cashier system with a conveyor belt, a cash module and a terminal end zone. At the Kssenmodul a receptacle can be provided for at least one functional element.

From the DE 20 2010 007 952 Furthermore, a payment system is known, which has a cash register system with a number of spatially mutually arranged functional modules, which are arranged integrated in a checkout, wherein the one functional module is mounted on a frame, the dimension of which is adapted to a recess of the cash desk.

It is the object of the present invention to develop a checkout system of the type mentioned in an advantageous manner, in particular to the effect that this can be easily and without tools connected.

This object is achieved by a checkout system with the features of claim 1. Thereafter, it is provided that a checkout system with at least a first sheet-like element, in particular a wall and / or bottom plate, and at least a second sheet-like element, in particular a wall and is provided, wherein the first planar element has at least one quick connector and the second planar element has at least one quick connector counterpart, wherein in the assembled state of the cash desk system, the at least one quick connector with the at least one Quick connect counterpart is connected, in particular engages in this.

The invention is based on the basic idea that the cash desk system is made up of at least two flat elements which can be connected to one another without tools or are connected to one another without tools in the mounted, assembled state. This is achieved in that two flat elements are joined together and in the region of the impact of the flat elements they can be connected to each other with a quick connector and a corresponding quick connector counterpart. It is conceivable, for example, that both the first and the second planar element each have one or more quick connector elements and also one or more quick connector counterparts. The flat elements may in particular be wall panels or floor panels. It is also conceivable that it is already prefabricated structural elements, which are already constructed for example on a corresponding wall plate. These may in particular be structures such as cash desks, support elements, shelf elements, conveyor belt or conveyor belts or a terminal end zone.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the quick-connection element comprises a tensioning hook or is a tensioning hook. It is conceivable, in particular, that the tensioning hook is held eccentrically and thus can be clamped accordingly after hooking accordingly by the flipping of a tensioning lever. These may be tension hooks in the usual embodiment.

The quick connect counterpart may be a recess in the planar element or comprise a corresponding recess.

It is conceivable, for example, that one or more depressions are present in the planar element, in which the clamping hook can engage accordingly.

The checkout system may have a plurality of modules, each module having either a first planar element and / or a second planar element. It is conceivable, in particular, that the modules have, for example, a corresponding base plate as a flat element, on which the corresponding structures are already preassembled for each module of the cash desk system.

The modules may comprise at least one bag suspension module and / or a cigarette sales module and / or a cash module and / or a scanner module and / or a conveyor belt module and / or a cash register module. The cash register module may in particular be the cash register end zone, in which the already scanned goods can be correspondingly collected and picked up from there by the customer.

In addition, it is conceivable that in the assembled state of the POS system, the quick connector and / or the quick connector counterpart are concealed. This reduces the risk of injury to customers or other users of the cash desk system. By internal connecting elements, the overall security is increased and also prevents accidentally or by unauthorized use, the connecting elements can be detached from each other.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the first planar element and / or the second planar element has at least one recess and / or at least one projection, which is brought into the assembled state in a corresponding counterpart in the adjoining the flat element planar element in engagement. As a result, abutting flat elements can be easily connected to each other.

In addition, it can be provided that the cash desk system has a cash recycling module, in particular wherein the cash recycling module is integrated in one of the modules according to claim 5 and / or used. In particular, a cash recycling module is a device that enables the deposit and withdrawal of combined deposit and withdrawal devices, also known as cash recyclers or cash recycling systems (CRS).

The use of a cash recycling module in a checkout counter system is basically also conceivable in an embodiment which has no quick connection elements and / or quick connection counterparts.

Paid-in grades can be filed accordingly after the examination and subsequent release and reissued at the next disbursement. A corresponding cycle can arise. The great advantage of these systems lies in the high availability of cash and the customers can take corresponding change even from the devices. In addition to faster change treatment, a counterfeit check in the cash recycling system can also be incorporated altogether.

The cash recycling module can be arranged and / or inserted in the cash register module. On This point, the cash recycling module can be used particularly advantageous, since the payment process is completed in total and also at this point the customer wants to fill the goods accordingly, for example, in his trolley / shopping cart again. It is also conceivable to be able to provide a corresponding insert in the cash-drawer module so that the cash-recycling module can be anchored there as a whole in a detachable manner. This also allows a total replacement of the cash recycling module in the cash register module.

In addition, it can be provided that a checkout system is provided with at least one security label detection module and with at least one antenna of the security label detection module, the antenna being concealed in the assembled state of the checkout system.

This idea is based on the basic idea that a detection of security labels can be concealed, but at the same time made effective. By a covert arrangement of the antenna, it becomes possible to generate an overall more open sales and payment area, which is perceived as a generally more pleasant for the customers. In addition, the hidden antenna also makes it possible to better secure them and thus avoid manipulation.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the antenna is arranged flat on an inner wall of the cash desk system. This inner wall may in particular be the inner wall facing the cashier passage, i. the channel through which the customers approach the checkout system.

Also conceivable is the arrangement on an outer wall. For this purpose, the antenna is then used, for example, with a cover structure hidden in an outer wall of the cash desk system. The cover structure can be provided by a frame and, if appropriate, corresponding wall elements, such as, for example, illuminable plastic plates.

A flat arrangement allows a wide coverage and a wide surveillance area.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the antenna is electronically shielded towards the inside area of the checkout counter system by means of a cover element. This makes it possible to adequately shield the employees of electronic radiation possibly located inside the cash desk system. However, it is also further achieved by the shielding that the exposed areas of the antenna can receive a better emission performance, as a result of which overall monitoring can be improved.

In addition, it can be provided that the antenna comprises a support frame element and one or more antenna loop (s), wherein the antenna loop (s) is / are held in the support frame element. By this construction, the assembly is made easier because not the antenna loops or the antenna loop must be attached to the wall, but only the support frame element must be mounted appropriately at a suitable location.

In particular, it can be provided that the checkout counter system is a checkout counter system as overall described above.

In addition, it can be provided that the antenna is arranged on a relative to the mounted state of the cash desk system inboard side of a flat element.

Further details and advantages of the invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment of a cash desk system according to the invention shown in the drawings.

• 1 ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Kassentischsystems;
• 2 eine Explosionsdarstellung des Kassentischsystems gemäß 1;
• 3 das Kassenkopfmodul des Kassentischsystems gemäß 1;
• 4 das Kassiermodul (Mittelteil) des Kassentischsystems gemäß 1;
• 5 eine perspektivische Ansicht auf die miteinander verbundenen Module gemäß 3 und 4;
• 6 eine Detaildarstellung auf die Schnellverbindungselemente und die Schnellverbindungsgegenstücke;
• 7 eine weitere perspektivische Ansicht auf das Kassentischsystem gemäß 1; und
• 8 eine weitere perspektivische Ansicht auf das Kassentischsystem mit in Explosionsdarstellung dargestellter Antenne des Sicherungsetikettendetektionsmoduls.

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• 1 an embodiment of a cash desk system according to the invention;
• 2 an exploded view of the cash desk system according to 1 ;
• 3 the cash register module of the cash desk system according to 1 ;
• 4 the cashier module (middle part) of the cash desk system according to 1 ;
• 5 a perspective view of the interconnected modules according to 3 and 4 ;
• 6 a detailed view of the quick connectors and quick connect counterparts;
• 7 another perspective view of the checkout system according to 1 ; and
• 8th another perspective view of the cash desk system with an exploded view antenna of the security label detection module.

1 shows a perspective view of a cash desk system 10 in inventive design, which is modular.

2 shows in perspective view and exploded view of the cash desk system 10 and the individual modules of the cash desk system 10 ,

The cash desk system 10 has several modules, namely a bag suspension module 12 , a cigarette sales module 14 (so-called "Smokythek"), a cash module 16 with integrated scanner module, a transport module 18 and a cash register module 20 on.

It is conceivable that the cigarette sale module 14 Also has shelf elements for the presentation and sale of cigarette accessories, lighters, small promotional items, boxes or the like.

3 shows a perspective view of the cash register module 20 ,

The cash register module 20 is the end of the cash desk system 10 , in which corresponding goods collection areas 22 and 24 are provided, which by means of a pivoting slide 26 are separable from each other accordingly.

In this area, the scanned goods are collected accordingly for each customer.

In addition, in the cash register module 20 continue a cash recycling module 28 (see. 1 , in 3 not visible) used and anchored there releasably.

The cash recycling module 28 has a so-called CashRecycler (ie a cash deposit and deposit machine).

Two units for coins / bills (purchased part) can be provided at a so-called single cash. If it is a tandem fund, four units can be provided.

The cash recycling module 28 Can be detachably connected to the cash register module 20 his.

This can be done by the cash recycling module 28 below (based on the assembled state) on the floor led to rails may be additionally fastened eg screwed.

In addition, the cash desk system 10 a hinged passage barrier 30 on, located in the area of the box office 16 located.

In addition, a security tag detection module 32 provided, the at least one antenna 34 has, cf. 7 and 8th ,

The antenna 34 is in a support frame element 36 arranged in which one or more antenna loops 38 are guided.

The support frame element 36 is in the embodiment shown in an outer region or on an outside of the cash desk system 10 arranged and used there.

In principle, however, it is also conceivable that the support frame element 36 is concealed inside.

The antenna structure of the antenna 34 of the security label detection module 32 is here introduced into a wall of the cash desk system 10 ,

As in 7 and 8th seen, is the antenna 34 integrated into the outer wall and forms part of the outer front, which is flush with the rest of the outside surface of the cash desk system 10 completes or fits into this.

The antenna 34 is in the range of cash module 16 and from cash register module 20 arranged.

In the illustrated embodiment, the occlusion is achieved in that on the outside of the support frame element 36 a corresponding cover is provided, which does not show that here is a corresponding antenna 34 is available.

The support frame element 36 is arranged flush with the wall (outside / customer side).

The support frame element 36 can be clipped into the wall and / or screwed and / or glued.

At the same time is the interior of the cash desk system 10 towards an electronic shield by means of a cover 40 intended.

For shielding, a sheet metal as a cover 40 towards the inside of the cash desk system 10 be arranged.

As a result, the detection area is inside the cash desk system 10 inhibited and at the same time improves the radiation to the outside.

The security label detection module 32 with his antenna 34 is set up and configured so that product security labels such as EAS labels can be detected by radio technology (RF or AM).

The labels can be hard or sticky labels.

Also, the deactivation of such labels by means of the security label detection module 32 with his antenna 34 done, for example, after appropriate completed payment process.

4 shows in perspective the cashier module 16 (Middle part) of the cash desk system according to 1 ,

5 shows a perspective view of the interconnected modules according to 3 and 4 namely the cash register module 16 and the cash register module 20 ,

6 shows a detailed view of the quick connectors 46 and the quick connect counterparts 48 ,

Like this 4 and 5 such as 6 it can be seen, the modules have flat elements in their bottom area, here floor panels 42 . 44 ,

The bottom plate 42 is doing with a quick connector 46 provided that into a quick connect counterpart 48 the second floor slab 44 intervenes.

In the quick connector 46 it is a tension hook. The quick connect counterpart 48 are recesses in the bottom plates 42 . 44 are inserted accordingly.

Basically, also corresponding quick connection elements 46 be provided in the side walls, as well as in 4 and 5 is apparent accordingly.

The quick connectors 46 and the quick connect counterparts 48 are each on the inside pages of the cash desk system 10 arranged so that they are hidden in the assembled state.

The quick connectors 46 can be secured or attached to the sheet-like elements, so on wall and / or floor, for example, with rivets or screws.

Like this further 4 to 6 can be seen, corresponding recesses or projections are provided here, which engage in the assembled state, so that a simple and reliable installation is possible.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

Countertop System

12

Bag suspension module

14

Cigarette sales module

16

cash module

18

transport module

20

Cash head module

22

Were collecting area

24

Were collecting area

26

reversible handle

28

Cash recycling module

30

turnstile

32

Security tag detection module

34

antenna

36

Supporting frame element

38

antenna loop

40

cover

42

baseplate

44

baseplate

46

Quick release coupling

48

Quick connection counterpart

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• EP 2870901 A1 [0002]
• EP 2194820 A1 [0003]
• EP 2923615 A1 [0004]
• WO 99/065000 A1 [0005]
• GB 2492341 [0006]
• DE 202016102349 A1 [0007]
• EP 2879550 A1 [0008]
• EP 2526532 A1 [0009]
• DE 102008003697 B4 [0010]
• EP 2556772 A1 [0011]
• EP 2556773 A1 [0011]
• EP 1860621 A1 [0011]
• US 2004/0041021 Al [0012]
• EP 2724646 B1 [0013]
• EP 1306821 A2 [0014]
• DE 102013114511 [0015]
• DE 202016102341 [0016]
• DE 202010007952 [0017]

Claims (15)

Cash desk system (10) with at least one first planar element, in particular a wall and / or bottom plate (42), and at least one second planar element, in particular a wall and / or bottom plate (44), wherein the first planar element at least one quick connector (46) and the second planar element has at least one quick connector counterpart (48), wherein in the assembled state of the POS system (10), the at least one quick connector (46) is connected to the at least one quick connector counterpart (48), in particular engages in this. Checkout counter system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the quick connection element (46) comprises a clamping hook or a clamping hook. Checkout counter system (10) according to Claim 1 or Claim 2 , characterized in that the quick connector counterpart (48) is or comprises a recess in the planar element. A cash desk system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cash desk system (10) comprises a plurality of modules, each module each having either a first planar element and / or a second planar element. Checkout counter system (10) according to Claim 4 , characterized in that the modules comprise at least one bag suspension module (12) and / or a cigarette sales module (14) and / or a cash module (16) and / or a scanner module and / or a conveyor belt module (18) and / or a cash register module (20). respectively. POS system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the assembled state of the POS system (10), the quick connector (46) and / or the quick connector counterpart (48) are concealed. Cash desk system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first planar element and / or the second planar element has at least one recess and / or at least one projection which in the assembled state in a corresponding counterpart in the adjoining the flat element flat element is engaged. A cash desk system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cash desk system (10) comprises a cash recycling module (28), in particular wherein the cash recycling module (28) in one of the modules according to Claim 5 integrated and / or used. Checkout counter system (10) according to Claim 8 , characterized in that the cash recycling module (28) in the cash head module (20) is arranged and / or inserted. POS system (10) comprising at least one security tag detection module (32) and at least one antenna (34) of the security tag detection module (32), wherein the antenna (34) is concealed in the assembled state of the POS system (10). Checkout counter system (10) according to Claim 10 , characterized in that the antenna (34) is arranged flat on an inner wall or outer wall of the cash desk system (10). Checkout counter system (10) according to Claim 10 or Claim 11 , characterized in that the antenna (34) to the interior of the cash desk system (10) is electronically shielded by means of a cover member (40). Cash desk system (10) according to one of Claims 10 to 12 characterized in that the antenna (34) comprises a support frame member (36) and one or more antenna loops (38), the antenna loop (s) (38) being held in the support frame member (36). Cash desk system (10) according to one of Claims 10 to 13 , characterized in that the cash desk system (10) a checkout counter system (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 9 is. Checkout counter system (10) according to Claim 14 , characterized in that the antenna (34) is arranged on a relative to the assembled state of the checkout system (10) inside the side of a flat element.

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