RU159735U1 - SPECIAL PRINTER - Google Patents

Abstract

1. A specialized POS printer containing a housing in which the control unit is located, a thermal printing mechanism, the paper exit hole of which is located on the front panel of the housing, and on the rear panel there are RS-232, USB, Ethernet LAN adapter and Wi-Fi adapter -Fi, characterized in that in the upper part of the casing there is an additionally integrated universal device for attaching tablets based on Android or iPAD, which is provided with a holder containing movable vertical and horizontal guides with stop GOVERNMENTAL elements which are attached to the holder through the slot in the guide, moreover, the printer comprises a 5 inch client display with a touch panel which is mounted on the rear panel and connected with the control unit printera.2. The specialized POS printer according to claim 1, characterized in that the client indicator is a 5-inch touch-screen display.

Description

A utility model relates to a device having the function of printing, for example, checks, and can be used to automate shops, cafes, hotels and more.

Known portable electronic cash register with terminal functions (Patent of Ukraine No. 62651, IPC G06F 12/00, G06Q 30/00, G07G 1/00, publ. 09/12/2011, Bull. No. 17, 2011), which contains a central processor with software with the functions of an electronic cash register and an internal power supply with a battery charging controller; the central processor is connected to a display, a keyboard, a thermal printing mechanism, a real-time clock, interfaces and non-volatile fiscal memory. The device is additionally equipped with a terminal block, which contains an additional processor with software, an additional processor is connected to the central processor, as well as to non-volatile memory, a wireless modem, an external or internal antenna, and a memory card reader. The terminal unit further comprises a contact or non-contact smart card reader, which is connected to an additional processor. The disadvantage of this cash register is that it is not provided with an external display for displaying information about completed operations.

Known desktop hardware-software complex (POS - terminal) for trading operations (RF Patent for Utility Model No. 128752, IPC G07G 1/01, G06F 1/16, publ. 05.27.2013), containing mounted on a stand with the ability to tilt in the vertical plane, a case having a front and a back side, an electronic display with a touch screen formed in the form of an elongated rectangle, and a computer device, in particular, for forming a user interface (cashier) on the touch screen, located on the front side of the case The display screen is horizontally oriented with the short side, and horizontally located outer protrusions are made on the rear side of the case, the stand comprises a horizontally located base on which a support element is mounted obliquely with a possibility of tilting, the base of the stand being pivotally connected to the lower part of the housing, and the supporting element is configured to interact with protrusions located on the rear side of the housing. This device is intended only for displaying information related to the processing of purchases and information for performing cash transactions on the touch screen for the cashier. The well-known desktop software and hardware complex does not provide the ability to print this information on paper.

In the prior art, receipt printers are known, that is, devices for printing non-fiscal receipts, receipts, messages, transaction receipts, tickets and other information.

For example, the CITIZEN CT-S310 thermal direct receipt printer (see the materials at http://www.torgtehnika.com.ua/chekovie-printeri/blog.html), which has a very compact size and high print speed of 150 mm / sec. The printer prints on a paper tape 58 and 80 millimeters wide. The printer is used to quickly print receipts of orders, receipts, tickets, delivery routes. Simple replacement of the interface by an employee makes the CITIZEN C-S310 receipt printer as easy to use as possible. CITIZEN ST S310 is suitable for various POS systems. CT-S310 can be equipped with several types of ports: serial, USB, parallel, cash drawer port.

For example, the well-known Aura-6800 receipt printer (see the operating instructions, website http://www.store.ru/download/Manual_Aura6800.pdf.). This printer contains a housing in which the control unit is located, a thermal printing mechanism with a paper exit hole on the front panel, and on the rear panel there are RS232 and USB interface connections, an Ethernet LAN adapter and a Wi-Fi adapter. This printer connects directly to the local network of the enterprise and connects to peripheral devices. Optional equipment for wall mounting and a bell is supplied with the printer, making it easy to use the Aura-6800 as a kitchen printer. The printer also has support for printing barcodes and the ability to manage a cash drawer. The top of the printer is provided with a cover to close the paper compartment. Since this cover needs to be opened (lifting it up) when replacing a paper roll or in case of malfunctions (for example, when paper is jammed inside the printer), the printer case cannot be used to place a tablet PC connected to the printer on it. The main disadvantage of the known printer is that it is not provided with a device for attaching a tablet PC, for example, designed to automate the work of enterprises. This receipt printer is the closest analogue of the claimed technical solution.

The objective of the proposed technical solution is to improve the design of the POS case of the printer in order to ensure reliable attachment of tablets based on Android or iPAD on it.

The technical result consists in providing the possibility of reliable fixation of tablets based on Android or iPAD on the housing of the inventive printer.

The technical result achieved is achieved by the fact that in a specialized POS printer containing a housing in which the control unit is located, a thermal printing mechanism, the paper exit hole of which is located on the front panel of the housing, and on the rear panel there are RS-232, USB interface connections, a local adapter Ethernet and Wi-Fi adapter, according to a utility model, a universal device for attaching tablets based on Android or iPAD, which is provided with a holder containing IG Petritskaya horizontal and vertical guides, with stop elements which are fixed to the holder through the slot in the guide, furthermore the printer comprises a 5-inch client display with a touch panel which is mounted on the rear panel, and is connected to the printer control unit.

In addition, the client indicator is a 5-inch touch-screen display.

Changing the design of the housing of the proposed printer, namely, embedding in its upper part a universal device for mounting tablets with a holder containing movable vertical and horizontal guides with locking elements that are attached to the holder through slots in the guides, ensures reliable fixation of the tablets on the case.

In addition, a new customer’s technical solution is a built-in client indicator (touch-screen display), which provides the user with the option to configure the printer and also display additional advertising information to the client.

The utility model is explained in the drawings, where in FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a dedicated POS printer; FIG. 2 is a specialized POS printer (front view), FIG. 3 is a dedicated POS printer (front view), FIG. 4 is a specialized POS printer (rear view), in FIG. 5 is a specialized POS printer (side view), and FIG. 6 is a photograph of this printer with a tablet PC (front view).

These drawings are provided for explanation and do not limit the possibility of implementing a utility model.

A specialized POS printer contains (see Fig. 1-6) a housing 1 in which a control unit 2 is located, a thermal printing mechanism (not shown), a paper exit hole 3 of which is located on the front panel of the housing 1, and interface connections are located on the rear panel RS-232 4, USB (Type A) 5, USB (Type B) 6, Ethernet LAN adapter and Wi-Fi adapter. In the upper part of the housing 1, a universal device 7 is additionally built-in for attaching tablets 8 based on Android or iPAD, the sizes of which are from 7 to 10 inches. The printer contains a 5-inch indicator of the client 10 with a touch panel, which is mounted on the rear panel of the housing 1, and is connected to the control unit 2 of the printer. Universal device 7 is provided with a holder 11, which contains movable vertical 12 and horizontal 13 guides with locking elements 14, which are attached to the holder 11 in the slot 15 in the guides.

Universal device 7 is designed to securely attach tablets 8 based on Android or iPAD, which are used to provide additional printer functionality similar to the functions of POS terminals, and these tablets 8 are connected via Wi-Fi to the printer control unit 2 and external peripheral devices 9 connected to RS-232 4, USB 5 and 6 interface connections or to an Ethernet local network. Such additional features are, for example, payment for goods and services from the account or card balance, printing checks completing the payment transaction, viewing the balance of the funds on the card, viewing the journal of payments and downloads, etc.

The fastening of Android tablets 8 and iPad (for example, from 7 to 10 inches in size) using the holder 11 is quite reliable, and tablet PC 8 does not require additional workspace, as, for example, when using a stationary PC or laptop.

The control unit 2 includes components that ensure the operation of the printer as a whole. The main component is at least one processor that controls the process of exchanging data, power, compatible work with peripheral devices, and contains general and special software.

On tablet 8, mounted on a printer and connected informationally to the printer via a Wi-Fi connection, the software for retail automation is installed - the Front Office.

The proposed device provides printing of checks and reporting information on thermal paper. The design of the printer includes wide possibilities for connecting additional peripheral devices 9: electronic scales, barcode scanner, reader of payment / bonus cards, cash drawer or others, using RS232 4 interface connections. A computer and a scanner can be connected to USB 5, 6 connections , sound speaker, WIFI adapter, etc.

Using an Ethernet LAN adapter, this printer can be integrated into a local network in case of several outlets and can be connected to a central server (back office) for accounting and database expansion with a large range of products.

Client 10 indicator is, for example, a 5-inch touch-screen display. Customer indicator 10 is used to display information that is interesting to the buyer: the price of the goods, name, final amount of purchases and more. On the display of the indicator of the client 10 it is convenient to present extended information, both in calculations and advertising information in their free time from cash transactions. By using this indicator 10 as part of the printer, the work of the employee is significantly accelerated: there is no need to answer customer questions once again. Using this indicator, it is possible to enter the necessary information into the touch-screen display, which ensures the use of this printer as a “kitchen terminal”. Such information is, for example, a customer order, choice of service, etc. The touch panel is designed to enter information, such as an order. The entered information is processed by the control unit 2 onwards or displayed on the display or on the screen of the tablet or print. The printer prints the summary information about the goods sold: quantity, price, total cost to be paid, change, date and time of the completed trading operation, details of the trading organization, etc.

Mounting the tablet PC 8 is as follows. A holder 11 is attached to the top of the universal device 7 of the printer (see Fig. 3-4). The vertical 12 and horizontal 13 guides extend a distance exceeding the dimensions of the tablet 8. Next, the tablet 8 and the guides 12 and

13 are shifted so that the bent ends of the guides 12 and 13 fit snugly against the tablet 8. And using the locking elements 14 (for example, screws), this position of the guides is fixed on the holder 11. Thus, the tablet 8 will be firmly (stationary) fixed on the holder 11 The length of the guides 12 and 13 is selected in such a way as to ensure the fastening of the tablet 8, both vertically oriented and horizontally.

The proposed design of the POS printer provides quick and user-friendly maintenance (fixing / removing the tablet PC, the location of the tablet PC both vertically oriented and horizontally) and can be massively and efficiently used with modern equipment for shopping centers, outlets, public enterprises, hotels and others.

Claims (2)

1. A specialized POS printer containing a housing in which the control unit is located, a thermal printing mechanism, the paper exit hole of which is located on the front panel of the housing, and on the rear panel there are RS-232, USB, Ethernet LAN adapter and Wi-Fi adapter -Fi, characterized in that in the upper part of the casing there is an additionally integrated universal device for attaching tablets based on Android or iPAD, which is provided with a holder containing movable vertical and horizontal guides with stop GOVERNMENTAL elements which are attached to the holder through the slot in the guide, moreover, the printer comprises a 5 inch client display with a touch panel which is mounted on the rear of the chassis and is connected to the printer control unit. 2. A specialized POS printer according to claim 1, characterized in that the client indicator is a 5-inch touch-screen display.

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