KR20100002283U - Basket lifting device of counter - Google Patents

Abstract

The checkout basket lifting device of the present invention is a checkout basket lifting device installed on a table for a checkout counter in a store to automatically lift a basket, the main body, a transfer part installed to be elevated relative to the main body, and the main body being opened. A cover covering an end portion and having a guide groove formed along a lifting direction of the transfer part, a lifting member coupled to the transfer part and moving along the guide groove, and a sensor part detecting a movement of the lifting member. . The present invention provides the effect that the basket containing the article is automatically lifted by the movement of the lifting member to improve the convenience as well as quick calculation processing and payment.

Checkout counters, hoists, baskets, sensors

Description

Basket lifting device of counter

The present invention relates to a basket lift device for a checkout counter, and more particularly, to a basket lift device for the checkout is configured to automatically lift the basket mounted on the checkout table of the store selling the goods.

In general, in a store that sells a large amount of goods, such as department stores and large marts, the consumer moves the store using carts or baskets prepared in the store, and moves the store to the checkout.

On the other hand, the checkout is provided with a computer equipped with a bar code reader for reading the bar code of the article. The computer reads the barcode number of the item in the cart or basket brought by the consumer through the barcode reader, recognizes the purchased item, and calculates and outputs the total price of the entire purchased item.

An example of the above-described checkout counter has been disclosed in Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2002-95586 (hereinafter referred to as 'prior art').

1 is a perspective view showing a checkout table according to the prior art.

As shown in FIG. 1, the checkout counter according to the prior art includes a scanner 10 for reading a barcode of an article and a computer 20 for recognizing a barcode read from the scanner 10 and performing a deposit / withdrawal settlement process. And a first shelf 1 installed at one side of the computer 20 for conveying the article placed for calculation by a conveyor, and a second package for transferring the article passed through the scanner 10 to a packaging box. It consists of three shelves (2) and (3).

In addition, the first shelf 1 is provided with a first sensor 31 for detecting whether there is an article required for calculation, and the second shelf 2 and the third shelf 3 pass through a scanner 10. Second and third sensors 32 and 33 are provided for detecting the presence of an article.

However, the checkout counter according to the prior art has been inconvenient for the consumer to put the goods in the cart or basket directly on the first shelf (1).

In particular, unlike a cart having a certain height from the bottom, the basket has to be put up on the first shelf (1), or the goods purchased from the basket must be moved to the first shelf one by one. This takes a lot of money is a problem that is delayed payment.

As a result, when a consumer uses a basket, a bottleneck occurs in front of the checkout counter, causing the consumer to have to wait in line for a long time at the checkout counter.

In addition, the checkout counter according to the prior art is a time-consuming and cumbersome problem to be moved to clean up the basket is completed.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is installed on the table for the checkout counter of the store that sells goods automatically lifts the basket containing the goods to improve convenience and checkout counter It is to provide a basket lift device for the counter configured to prevent the payment delay in the.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a basket lifting device for the counter configured to be easily aligned by moving the basket automatically.

Basket counter lifting device of the present invention for achieving the above object is installed on the table for the cashier counter of the checkout basket lifting device for automatically lifting the basket, the main body, and installed to be elevated relative to the main body A cover for covering a transfer part, an open end of the main body, and a guide groove formed along a lifting direction of the transfer part, a lifting member coupled to the transfer part to move along the guide groove, and detecting the movement of the lifting member. It characterized in that it comprises a sensor unit.

The sensor unit may include a first sensor installed in the transfer unit and upper and lower sensors installed on the main body to sense the first sensor.

And, the upper portion of the main body is preferably provided with a basket sensor.

On the other hand, it is preferable that the notification sensor for detecting the first sensor is further provided on the lower sensor.

In addition, the transfer portion is formed with a coupling groove, it is preferable that the coupling member is formed in the lifting member is inserted into the coupling groove.

And, the lifting member is formed of a frame, it is preferable that the engaging groove is formed in the frame.

On the other hand, the basket cart which is mounted on the top of the frame is further provided, it is preferable that the basket groove is formed in the basket cart is engaged with the engaging groove formed in the frame.

In addition, the lifting member is preferably formed of a lifting plate.

And, the lifting plate is preferably provided with a basket sensor.

According to the basket lift apparatus for the counter according to the present invention, since the basket containing the article is automatically lifted by the movement of the lifting member, the convenience is improved, and also provides the effect of quick calculation processing and payment.

In addition, since the calculation is completed by overlapping the sorting of the basket is moved to the state placed on the top of the basket cart, it is convenient to organize and move the basket and provide an effect of reducing the time according to the arrangement and movement of the basket.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

First embodiment

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the basket lift apparatus for the checkout according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a side view of Figure 2, Figure 4 is a schematic view of the basket lift device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a view illustrating an operating state of FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 is a view showing an operating state of FIG. 5.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 6, the basket lift apparatus A for the checkout counter according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 100 integrally or attached to the table T for the checkout counter, and the main body ( A cover 300 to cover the open end of the main body 100 and a guide groove 310 formed along the lifting direction of the transfer part 200 to be installed to move up and down with respect to 100; Coupled with the transfer unit 200 is composed of a lifting member 400 for moving along the guide groove 310 and the sensor unit 500 for detecting the movement of the lifting member 400.

First, the guide bar 110 is installed in the main body 100 in the longitudinal direction, and the transfer part 200 is installed in the guide bar 100 so as to be movable.

In addition, the transfer unit 200 is connected to the motor 120 installed in the main body 100 via a timing belt 130. Therefore, the transfer part 200 fixed to the timing belt 130 rotating up and down by the driving force of the motor 120 moves along the guide bar 100. Since the motor 120 and the timing belt 130 are well known technologies, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, the timing belt 130 is found that it can be replaced with another configuration that can change the rotational force in a linear motion, such as pinions, racks, sprockets and chains.

In addition, a coupling groove 210 is formed in the transfer part 200, and the coupling member 410 is inserted into the coupling groove 210 to support the lifting member 400 in the lifting member 400.

In addition, the elevating member 400 is formed in a rectangular frame, the engaging groove 420 is formed in the frame.

Meanwhile, a basket cart 600 is further provided in the basket lift apparatus A for the checkout counter according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and the basket cart 600 is mounted on the frame of the lift member 400.

In particular, the basket cart 600 is formed with a locking groove 610 corresponding to the locking groove 420 of the elevating member 400.

Therefore, when the basket cart 600 is placed on the frame of the elevating member 400, the locking groove 420 of the elevating member 400 and the locking groove 610 of the basket cart 600 are coupled to each other to be fixed. Since the basket cart 600 is fixed to the lifting member 400 without moving.

On the other hand, the guide bar 110 is preferably installed with an inclination so that a certain angle lying from the bottom to the top when viewed from the side as shown in FIG. Accordingly, the front surface of the transfer part 200 moving along the guide bar 110 also has an inclination, and the lifting member 400 installed in the transfer part 200 also hears an end (free end). Separation of the basket B and the basket cart 600 can be prevented.

In addition, a plurality of wheels 620 are provided at the bottom of the basket cart 600.

The sensor unit 500 includes a first sensor 510 installed in the transfer unit 200 and upper and lower sensors 520 and 530 installed on the main body 100 to detect the first sensor 510. And it consists of a basket detection sensor 540 for detecting the basket (B).

Here, the upper and lower sensors 520 and 530 are for limiting the maximum movement amount of the upper and lower portions of the transfer unit 200. When the upper and lower sensors 520 and 530 detect the movement of the first sensor 510, the motor 120 ) To limit the movement of the transfer unit 200 by cutting off the power.

On the other hand, the basket sensor 540 is installed on one side of the upper portion of the main body 100, to detect the basket (B) is placed on the elevating member 400 and the basket cart 600 to be described later.

In addition, the notification sensor 550 for detecting the first sensor 510 is preferably further provided on the lower sensor 530.

The upper and lower sensors 520 and 530 and the notification sensor 550 may be configured as contact switches. In this case, the first sensor 510 is configured as the upper and lower sensors 520 and 530 and the notification sensor. Contact with 550 such that its location is sensed.

In addition, blocking plates 140 are installed at both sides of the front surface of the main body 100 to prevent the consumer from contacting the basket cart 600 or the basket B.

On the other hand, although not shown in the main body 100 is further provided with a control panel for applying power to the motor 120 for vertical movement of the transfer unit 200 and the elevating member 400.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described the operation of the checkout basket lifting apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

First, the consumer puts the basket B containing the goods on top of the basket cart 600 placed on the elevating member 400 located at the bottom of the main body 100.

Subsequently, when power is applied to the motor 120 by operating the operation panel of the main body 100, the transfer unit 200 moves upward along the guide bar 110, and the lifting member 400 and the basket cart 600 also move. Move up together as shown in FIG.

At this time, the upper sensor 520 detects the first sensor 510 attached to the transfer unit 200 to cut off the power of the motor 120, the upper end of the basket (B) on the counter 100 in the main body 100 It is located close to the height of the table, and the article is taken out of the basket B to complete the calculation.

Then, the next consumer raises the basket B containing the goods to be superimposed on the basket B where the calculation is completed. At this time, when the basket detection sensor 540 detects the upper end of the basket (B) containing the goods, by applying power to the motor 120 until the uppermost basket (B) is not detected by the detection unit 540 transfer unit ( 200) and the lifting member 400 is moved downwards little by little.

Next, the employee takes out the article of the uppermost basket B and completes a calculation.

Subsequently, each time the basket B is stacked as shown in FIG. 5, the transfer part 200 is moved downward by the basket detection sensor 540 and the first sensor 510 attached to the transfer part 200. When the notification sensor 550 detects the replacement of the basket cart 600 notifies the employee with an alarm or indicator attached to the checkout counter.

Therefore, the employee operates the operation panel of the main body 100 to transfer the transfer part 200 downward as shown in FIG. At this time, when the lower sensor 530 detects the first sensor 510 attached to the transfer unit 200, the power of the motor 120 is cut off to stop the movement of the transfer unit 200.

Then, the basket cart 600 is separated from the elevating member 400 (pull out) and moved to the basket standby position at the entrance of the store.

Thereafter, the empty basket cart 600 is placed on the elevating member 400, and the above-described FIGS. 4 to 6 are repeated.

Second embodiment

Hereinafter, in describing the second embodiment of the basket lift apparatus for the counter according to the present invention, the same reference numerals are used for components having the same configuration and function as the first embodiment of the present invention, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

7 is a view illustrating a basket lift apparatus for a cashier according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a front view schematically showing a basket lift apparatus for a cashier according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a view showing an operating state of FIG.

As shown, the basket lifting device (A ') for the checkout counter according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the main body 100, the transfer unit 200 is installed to be elevated relative to the main body 100, and the main body A cover 300 which covers the open end of the 100 and the guide groove 310 is formed along the lifting direction of the transfer part 200, and is coupled to the transfer part 200 along the guide groove 310. It comprises a moving member 400 and the sensor unit 500 for detecting the movement of the elevating member (400).

Here, the lifting member 400 is preferably formed of a rectangular lifting plate, but is not necessarily limited to the square.

In addition, the sensor unit 500 detects the first sensor 510 installed in the transfer unit 200 and the upper and lower sensors 520 and 530 installed on the main body to detect the first sensor. The basket detection sensor 540 '.

On the other hand, the basket sensor 540 'is installed on the elevating member 400 formed of the elevating plate to detect that the basket (B) is placed.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described the operation of the checkout basket lifting apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

First, put the basket (B) containing the goods in the elevating member 400 located at the bottom as shown in FIG.

At this time, the basket detecting sensor 540 'installed in the elevating member 400 senses the presence of the basket B and applies power to the motor 120, and the motor 120 to which the power is applied generates a driving force. The lifting member 400 is moved upward as shown in FIG. 8, and the transfer part 200 and the lifting member 400 moved upward when the first sensor 510 is detected by the upper sensor 520 of the motor 120. In addition to interrupting the power supply, the transfer unit 200 and the lifting member 400 are also stopped, and the article of the basket B is calculated in this state.

Then, the basket (B) is completed calculation is lifted from the lifting member 400 and stored in the basket stacking place. At this time, the basket detection sensor 540 ′ installed on the elevating member 400 detects that the basket B has disappeared and supplies power to the motor 120 again, and the motor 120 to which the power is applied generates a driving force. By moving the elevating member 400 downward as shown in FIG. 7, the transfer unit 200 and the elevating member 400 are the power of the motor 120 when the first sensor 510 is detected by the lower sensor 530. To block.

As mentioned above, although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and should be interpreted by the utility model registration claims. At this time, those of ordinary skill in the art should consider that many modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

1 is a perspective view showing a checkout table according to the prior art.

2 is an exploded perspective view showing the basket lift apparatus for the checkout according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a side view of FIG. 2.

4 is a front view schematically showing the basket lift apparatus for the checkout according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a view showing the operating state of FIG.

6 is a view showing the operating state of FIG.

7 is a perspective view showing a basket lifting device for a checkout according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a front view schematically showing the basket lift apparatus for the checkout according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a view showing the operating state of FIG.

* Description of symbols on main parts of the drawings *

A-Basket Lift 100-Main Body

110-guide bar 120-motor

130-Timing Belt 140- Blocker

200-feed section 210-coupling groove

300-Cover 310-Guideway

400-Lifting member 410-Coupler

420-Coupling Groove 500-Sensor

510-First sensor 520-Upper sensor

530-Lower sensor 540-Basket sensor

550-Notification Sensor 600-Basket Cart

Claims (9)

In the basket lift device for the checkout counter is installed on the checkout table of the store to automatically lift the basket, With the body, A transfer part installed to be elevated relative to the main body; A cover covering an open end of the main body and having a guide groove formed along a lifting direction of the transfer part; A lifting member coupled to the transfer part and moving along the guide groove; Basket lifting device comprising a sensor for detecting the movement of the elevating member. The method of claim 1, The sensor unit, A first sensor installed in the transfer part; Installed on the main body is a basket lifting device for a cash register, characterized in that it comprises an upper, lower sensor for detecting the first sensor. 3. The method of claim 2, Basket lifting device for the cash register, characterized in that the upper portion of the main body is further provided with a basket sensor. The method of claim 2 or 3, Checking basket lift device, characterized in that the notification sensor for detecting the first sensor is further provided on the lower sensor. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The transfer portion is formed with a coupling groove, The elevating member is a basket lifting device for the cash register, characterized in that the coupling is inserted into the coupling groove. The method of claim 5, The elevating member is formed of a frame, the basket lifting device for the cash register, characterized in that the engaging groove is formed in the frame. The method of claim 6, The basket cart which is mounted on the top of the frame is further provided, the basket cart lifting device for the counter, characterized in that the engaging groove is formed in the locking groove formed in the frame is formed. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The elevating member is a basket lifting device for the counter, characterized in that formed by a lifting plate. The method of claim 8, The elevating plate basket lifting device for a cash register, characterized in that the basket detection sensor is further provided.

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