JP2014229285A - POS register - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a POS register capable of presenting a bulletin object with satisfactory visibility even in the case of changing the inclination angle of a display part for a sales staff with respect to a device main body part.SOLUTION: A POS register for performing input and display related to merchandise information includes: a display part 3 for a sales staff disposed so that an angle is freely adjustable with respect to a device main body part 1; and a carrier 9 disposed at the back side or upper part of the display part 3 for the sales staff, which is capable of carrying a bulletin object K. The carrier 9 is disposed so that the angle is freely adjustable with respect to the display part 3 for the sales staff.

Description

  The present invention relates to a POS register.

A POS register having an operation display unit operated by a store clerk is known.
Further, there is known a POS register including an operation display unit capable of adjusting an inclination angle with respect to the apparatus main body (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this POS register, the visibility and operability are improved for each store clerk with different heights by manually adjusting the tilt angle of the operation display unit.

JP 2007-249454 A

  However, in the case of a POS register with a structure in which postings such as advertisement papers are simply fixed to the back of the store clerk facing the customer side, changing the tilt angle of the store clerk display unit will be the same In some cases, it may not be possible to post at an angle that makes it easier for the customer to see the posting.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and even if the inclination angle of the display for a clerk with respect to the apparatus main body is changed, a posting such as an advertising medium can be displayed to a customer with good visibility. An object is to provide a POS register that can be posted.

  The POS register of the present invention is a POS register for inputting and displaying merchandise information. The POS register is provided on the back side or the upper side of the clerk display unit provided to be adjustable in angle with respect to the apparatus main body. And a carrying part capable of carrying the posting, and the carrying part is provided so as to be adjustable in angle with respect to the display unit for the store clerk.

  According to the present invention, even if the POS register has a carrying part for carrying a posting on the back side of the clerk display unit and the inclination angle of the clerk display part with respect to the apparatus main body part is changed, the advertisement It is possible to provide a POS register capable of posting a posting such as a medium so that it can be easily seen by a customer.

1A and 1B are diagrams showing an example of a POS register according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1A is a front view, and FIG. The figure which shows an example of a POS register, (a) is a top view, (b) is a bottom view. The figure which shows an example of a POS register, (a) is a right view, (b) is a left view. The front perspective view of a POS register. The rear perspective view showing an example of the POS register concerning the embodiment of the present invention. The rear perspective view showing an example of the state where the notice thing was posted on the POS register concerning the embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the POS register which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the display part for customers of the POS register which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the holding part of the POS register which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view of a holding part, (b) is a rear view. The figure which shows an example of the holding part of the POS register which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a top view of a holding part, (b) is a bottom view. The figure which shows an example of the holding | maintenance part of the POS register which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a right view, (b) is a left view. The enlarged plan view of the holding part of the POS register which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a top view which shows an example of a holding part, (b) is a longitudinal cross section along the BB 'line shown to (a) Figure. The figure which shows an example of the support part of the POS register which concerns on embodiment of this invention, The figure which shows an example of the support part which has the mustache part of (a), (b) is an example of the support part which formed the groove part in the elastic body The figure to show, (c) is a figure which shows an example of the support part which provided the roller in the groove part. The figure which shows an example of the holding | maintenance part which carries the posting of the POS register | resistor which concerns on other embodiment of this invention toward the upper direction. The figure which shows the other example of the POS register of embodiment of this invention.

  A POS register (cash register) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The POS register (cash registration machine) according to the embodiment of the present invention is a device that automatically records, calculates, and displays cash and the like related to merchandise and performs processing related to money storage.

1 to 4 are perspective views of the entire POS register 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 1 (a) is a front view, FIG. 1 (b) is a rear view, FIG. 2 (a) is a plan view, FIG. 2 (b) is a bottom view, and FIG. 3 (a) is a right side view. 3B is a left side view, FIG. 4 is a front perspective view, and FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view.
FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view showing an example of a state in which the posting K is posted on the POS register 100. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the POS register 100. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the operation of the customer display unit 4 of the POS register 100.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the carrying unit 9 of the POS register 100. Specifically, FIG. 9 (a) is a front view of the carrier 9, and FIG. 9 (b) is a rear view. FIG. 10 is a view showing an example of the carrying part 9 of the POS register 100, FIG. 10 (a) is a plan view of the carrying part 9, FIG. 10 (b) is a bottom view, FIG. 11 (a) is a right side view, FIG. (B) is a left side view, FIG. 12 (a) is a plan view showing an example of the supporting portion 9, and FIG. 12 (b) is a longitudinal sectional view taken along the line BB ′ shown in FIG. 12 (a). is there.

  The POS register 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes an apparatus main body unit 1, a store clerk display unit 3, a customer display unit 4, a carrier unit 9 for carrying a posting, and the like. The POS register 100 includes an input unit 2 provided in the apparatus main body 1 or the store clerk display unit 3.

<Device Main Unit 1>
The apparatus main body 1 includes a printer 1a as a receipt issuing unit, an input unit 2, a control unit (not shown), and the like. The printer 1a performs printing related to product information such as a product name, a product price, and a date under the control of the control unit.
In addition, the apparatus main body 1 may include a reading device that reads data stored in a memory card or the like, a connection unit that connects a barcode reader, and the like.

<Input unit 2>
The input unit 2 is provided on the upper part of the apparatus main body 1 or the like. The input unit 2 has a predetermined plurality of keys such as a key input unit such as a numeric keypad, a shift key, and an enter key, and outputs a signal corresponding to an operation of an operator (operator) to the control unit.
The input unit 2 may be a hardware switch (button), or may be a software keyboard using a touch panel provided on the store clerk display unit 3. Further, the input unit 2 may include a barcode reader.

<Salesclerk Display 3>
The store clerk display section 3 is provided on the upper part of the apparatus main body section 1. The store clerk display unit 3 displays various types of information such as product information related to products and price information of products under the control of the control unit.
Moreover, the display part 3 for shop assistants may be equipped with the touch panel etc., and may have functions, such as a software keyboard using the touch panel.
The clerk display unit 3 is provided such that the clerk display unit 3 is adjustable in angle with respect to the apparatus main body unit 1. That is, the store clerk display unit 3 is rotatably supported so that the tilt angle can be adjusted within a predetermined tilt angle range. Specifically, the store clerk display unit 3 is attached to a support body 5 that is erected and fixed to the upper part of the apparatus main body unit 1 via a hinge 6 (rotation support unit). A hinge 6 (rotation support unit) may be arranged at the lower part or the center part of the display part 3 for the clerk.

<Customer display unit 4>
The customer display unit 4 is provided on the back side of the store clerk display unit 3 so that the inclination angle can be adjusted.
Specifically, the customer display unit 4 may be provided at the upper part on the back side of the store clerk display unit 3 so that the inclination angle is adjustable.
The customer display unit 4 is configured to be able to display the total amount of purchased products input by the store clerk (operator) using the touch panel of the input unit 2 or the store clerk display unit 3.
The customer display unit 4 is not limited to this form, and may include an input device such as a touch panel.
In the present embodiment, the customer display unit 4 is configured by incorporating a display 4a of a predetermined size such as horizontally long in a resin frame 4b. The customer display unit 4 is provided on the pedestal unit 9a at the upper part of the apparatus main body unit 1 and behind the store clerk display unit 3 so that the display surface can be directed to the customer side for account settlement. Yes.
The customer display unit 4 includes a supporting unit 9 that supports the posting K at the lower edge of the frame.

<Supporting part 9>
The carrying part 9 is provided on the back side of the store clerk display part 3 and is configured to carry the posting K. Moreover, the support part 9 is provided so that angle adjustment with respect to the display part 3 for shop assistants is possible. Examples of the supporting unit 9 include a type in which the posting K is suspended downward, a type in which the posting K is supported upward, and a type in which the posting K is supported by a clip or a hook.
In the present embodiment, a description will be given of a type of holding unit that suspends the posting K downward.

  In the present embodiment, the carrier portion 9 has a pedestal portion 9a.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the carrying unit 9 of the POS register 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 13A is a view showing an example of the carrying portion 9 having a mustache portion, FIG. 13B is a view showing an example of the carrying portion 9 in which a groove portion is formed in the elastic body, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a view showing an example of a carrying part in which a roller is provided in a groove part.

<Pedestal part 9a>
The pedestal portion 9a is rotatably provided on the store clerk display portion 3 via a hinge portion 9d.
Specifically, the pedestal portion 9a has a hinge portion 9d having a rotation shaft in the vicinity of the end portion on the clerk display portion 3 side, and the clerk display is displayed on the clerk display portion 3 via the hinge portion 9d. The inclination angle with respect to the portion 3 is adjustable. The rotation axis is arranged in the horizontal direction and along the left-right direction (longitudinal direction) of the upper end of the display unit 3 for the clerk.
Moreover, the base part 9a is provided with the groove part 9e which engages the posting thing K. As shown in FIG. The groove portion 9e is formed at a position on the rear side (right side shown in FIG. 3A) by a predetermined distance from the hinge portion 9d. That is, the POS register 100 is configured so as to have a space between the posting K carried by the groove portion 9e of the carrying portion 9 and the back surface of the store clerk display portion 3. For this reason, the posting K can be carried on the back side of the display part 3 for the clerk by the carrying part 9 without contacting the post K and the back of the display part 3 for the clerk and without distortion.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13A, a beard 9f that engages with the posting K is provided in the groove 9e. Specifically, in the groove portion 9e of the pedestal portion 9a, projecting portions protrude obliquely upward from both side surfaces of the inner surface of the groove portion 9e, and a plurality of them are provided at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction.

  Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 13A, the beard portion 9f is formed of an elastic material such as a resin material. Specifically, the pedestal portion 9a includes a rectangular parallelepiped shape portion 9b formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and a cylindrical shape portion provided in an upper portion of the rectangular parallelepiped shape portion 9b, or a substantially circular truncated cone shape. 9c. In the example shown in FIG. 13 (a), when inserting the posting K, it engages with the beard 9f with a slight force, and when pulling out the posting K, the frictional resistance is large and a relatively large force is required. It is configured.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13B, the groove portion 9e of the carrier portion 9 is provided with an elastic material 9k such as a resin having a narrow groove. The narrow groove is configured such that the posting K can be engaged therewith. In detail, in the example shown in FIG. 13B, when inserting the posting K, it engages with the narrow groove with a slight force, and when pulling out the posting K, the frictional resistance is large and a relatively large force is applied. It is configured to require.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13 (c), a plurality of small rollers 9n are provided at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction in the groove portion 9e of the supporting portion 9, and are configured to be capable of supporting the posting material K. Yes. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 13, the small roller 9n is arranged with a predetermined gap and is configured to rotate with a slight force when inserting the posting K, and when the posting K is pulled out. Furthermore, it is configured not to rotate or rotate with a relatively large force.

<Cuboid shape part 9b>
The rectangular parallelepiped shape portion 9b has a groove portion 9e that engages the posting. In the present embodiment, the groove 9e of the rectangular parallelepiped portion 9b has a structure that is open downward and is also formed in a shape that is open to the left and right.

<Cylindrical portion 9c>
The columnar part 9c is provided on the upper part of the rectangular parallelepiped part 9b. The customer display unit 4 is provided on the top of the columnar part 9c. As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, the customer display unit 4 is pivotally supported by the columnar part 9c so as to be rotatable in the left-right direction. The range of the rotatable angle is about ± 10 ° in the example shown in FIG.

  The POS register 100 includes a control unit, a storage unit (memory), an input unit, an output unit, and the like (not shown). The control unit is configured by a CPU or the like, and executes a control program stored in the storage unit or the like. The storage unit includes a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and stores a control program and the like. The input unit outputs a signal according to an operation of an operator (such as a store clerk or a customer) to the control unit. The output unit is the store clerk display unit 3, the customer display unit 4, the printer 1a, and the like.

  Next, an example of the operation of the POS register 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, for example, a store clerk or the like inserts a post K (paper, cardboard, laminated printed material, etc.) on which a product advertisement is printed into the groove 9 e of the carrier 9. As a result, the carrier 9 carries the posting K.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, even when the inclination angle of the store clerk display unit 3 with respect to the apparatus main body unit 1 is changed, the carrying unit 9 is arranged so that the posting material K such as an advertising medium hangs vertically. The inclination angle is adjusted with respect to the display unit 3 for the store clerk. In this way, even if the inclination angle of the display part 3 for the clerk is changed, by adjusting the inclination angle of the carrying part 9, the posting K carried by the carrying part 9 hangs vertically, Visibility can be maintained without reducing visibility.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the customer display unit 4 is rotated by a desired angle in an arbitrary direction of the left and right directions when viewed from above, the display supported by the support unit 9 according to the rotation. The article K may be rotated so that the display direction of the customer display unit 4 and the display direction of the posting article K coincide or substantially coincide. By carrying out like this, the display part 4 for customers and the posting thing K can be shown to a customer with favorable visibility.

As described above, the POS register 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention performs input and display regarding product information. More specifically, the POS register 100 includes a store clerk display unit 3 provided so as to be adjustable in angle with respect to the apparatus main body unit 1, and a support unit that is provided on the back side of the store clerk display unit 3 and is capable of carrying a posting. 9 and. The support portion 9 is provided so as to be adjustable in angle with respect to the store clerk display portion 3.
For this reason, as shown in FIG. 7, even when the inclination angle of the clerk display unit 3 with respect to the apparatus main body unit 1 is changed, for example, the posting K such as an advertisement medium is suspended vertically. The POS register 100 that can be posted to the customer with good visibility can be provided by adjusting the inclination angle of the carrier 9 with respect to the display 3 for the clerk.

  Further, in the POS register 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the carrying portion 9 is provided on the upper portion on the back side of the store clerk display portion 3 so that the angle can be adjusted. For this reason, compared with the case where the supporting part 9 is in the center part or lower end of the back side of the display part for the store clerk, it is possible to post the large posting K so as to have good visibility for the customer. it can.

The POS register 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a customer display unit 4, and the carrier unit 9 is formed integrally with the customer display unit. Specifically, the display unit 4 for customers is provided on the rectangular parallelepiped shape portion 9b of the support portion 9 and the columnar shape portion 9c provided on the rectangular parallelepiped shape portion 9b.
In this way, even when the inclination angle of the salesclerk display unit 3 is changed, for example, the display surface of the customer display unit 4 is substantially perpendicular to the horizontal plane and is carried by the carrying unit 9. By adjusting the inclination angle of the supporting part 9 so that the posting K becomes a substantially vertical surface, information (price, etc.) regarding the product displayed on the customer display part 4 can be shown to the customer. And the posting K carried by the carrying part 9 can be shown to the customer with good visibility.

  In addition, the POS register 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is configured such that the carrying unit 9 carries the posting K downward or carries the posting K upward.

The POS register 100 is not limited to the above embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a view showing an example of the carrying unit 9 that carries the posting K of the POS register 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention upward.
As shown in FIG. 14, the POS register 100 may have a carrier portion 9 that carries the posting K upward. The carrying unit 9 is provided on the back side of the display unit for the store clerk, and can support the posted material upward, and is provided so as to be adjustable in angle with respect to the display unit for the store clerk. In this way, it is possible to provide the POS register 100 capable of presenting the posting K with good visibility to the customer with a simple configuration.

  A POS register (money registering machine) as an article is a POS register 100 for inputting and displaying merchandise information, and includes a display unit 3 for a clerk that is provided so as to be adjustable in angle with respect to the apparatus main body unit 1, and a clerk register. It is provided on the back side of the display unit 3 and has a supporting part 9 capable of supporting the posting. The carrying part 9 is provided so as to be adjustable in angle with respect to the store clerk display part 3.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the POS register according to the embodiment of the present invention may have a carrier portion 9 that is adjustable in angle with respect to the clerk display unit at the upper part of the clerk display unit 3. Good. In this case, the POS register shown in FIG. 15 can carry a large posting material downward from the carrying part 9 as compared with the POS register exemplified in FIGS. Moreover, you may comprise the holding | maintenance part 9 on the upper part of the display part 3 for shop assistants so that the posting thing K may be supported upwards (not shown).

As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and there are design changes and the like without departing from the gist of the present invention. Is included in the present invention.
Further, the embodiments described in the above drawings can be combined with each other as long as there is no particular contradiction or problem in the purpose and configuration.
Moreover, the description content of each figure can become independent embodiment, respectively, and embodiment of this invention is not limited to one embodiment which combined each figure.

As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, some or all of embodiment of this invention is described as the following additional remarks.
[Appendix 1]
A POS register for inputting and displaying product information,
A display for a clerk provided to be adjustable in angle with respect to the apparatus main body,
A supporting portion that is provided on the back side or upper portion of the display unit for the store clerk, and that can carry a posting,
The POS register is characterized in that the carrier portion is provided so as to be adjustable in angle with respect to the display for the store clerk.
[Appendix 2]
Has a customer display,
The POS register according to appendix 1 or appendix 1, wherein the carrier is formed integrally with the customer display.
[Appendix 3]
The POS register according to Supplementary Note 1 or Supplementary Note 2, wherein the carrying unit is configured to carry the posting material downward or to carry the posting material upward.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Apparatus main body part 1a Printer 2 Input part 3 Display part for shop assistants 4 Display part for customers 5 Support body 6 Hinge (rotation support part)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 9 Supporting part 9a Base part 9e Groove part 9f Beard part 100 POS register (POS terminal device)

Claims (2)

A POS register for inputting and displaying product information,
A display for a clerk provided to be adjustable in angle with respect to the apparatus main body,
A supporting portion that is provided on the back side or upper portion of the display unit for the store clerk, and that can carry a posting,
The POS register is characterized in that the carrier portion is provided so as to be adjustable in angle with respect to the display for the store clerk. Has a customer display,
2. The POS register according to claim 1, wherein the carrier portion is formed integrally with the customer display portion.

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