JPH0786944B2 - Product sales device - Google Patents

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a product selling device used for selling a product having a barcode.

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, in this type of merchandise sales device, a bar code-printed label is attached to the merchandise, and the bar code reader reads the label to register the merchandise code, price, etc. The price is automatically displayed. There is a structure as shown in FIG. 3 that allows the transfer of money as well as the registration and display function.

First, the bar code reading device 2 is placed on the drawer 1 formed in a flat shape. A keyboard 3 and a display unit 4 are provided on the right side of the barcode reading device 2 on the front side, and a printer 5 for issuing receipts is provided on the left side. A reading window 6 for reading a bar code printed on a label attached to a product with a laser beam is provided on the back side of the display unit 4. Also,
On the back side of the barcode reading device 2, a customer display (not shown) is provided.

Therefore, holding the product placed in the basket or the like, the reading window 6 is moved from the right side to the left side. Thereby, the barcode is scanned by the laser beam emitted from the reading window 6 and binarized by a mechanism provided inside. The read contents are displayed on the display unit 4, and the operation of the keyboard 3 is used to specify the business such as registration and settlement. At the end of the transaction, the printer issues a receipt for the details of the transaction.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION Problems to be Solved by the Invention The arrangement of the upper surface of the barcode reading device 2 is inevitable that the keyboard 3 is in the front and the reading window 6 is on the rear side in order to operate the keyboard 3 accurately. Is. However, in this arrangement, since the reading window 6 is at the back, the conveyance path from the right to the left of the product is at the back side, and there is a problem that the operability is poor. That is, when the barcode is read, it is necessary to reach for the product and move the product, which imposes a heavy burden on the operator. In particular, since the conventional bar code reading device 2 has a large thickness, the position of the reading window 6 is also high, which is difficult to handle.

Further, since the reading window 6 faces upward, the product must be turned upside down if the label is attached to the top surface of the product, and if the product is flipped over, the contents will be affected. There is a problem that you can not do.

Further, since the display unit 4 faces upward, there is another problem that it is difficult to read the contents of the lighting equipment in the room by reflecting the light.

Means for Solving the Problems An openable and closable drawer, an inclined surface located on the upper part of the drawer and inclined toward the front side, a keyboard arranged on the front side of the inclined surface, and a rear side of the inclined surface. A display unit disposed on the side, and a laser scanner having a reading window formed on the front surface while standing upright above the drawer from the end on the far side of the inclined surface in the forward tilt direction. The keyboard, the display unit, and the laser scanner are arranged in a planar space occupied by the drawer.

Since the reading window of the laser scanner is facing the front, the movement path of the product may be on the inclined surface in front of it, so that the movement position of the product and the operation position of the keyboard are almost the same position, The operability for reading barcodes is good, and the label on the product can be read on the top or bottom without tilting the product. Since it is on the surface and the inclined surface can be formed to have a low height, it may be at a position where the movement route of the product is low,
As a result, the operability is further improved, the fatigue of the operator is low, and the emission direction of the laser emitted from the reading window is downward, so that the laser does not enter the eye and is safe. Since there is a laser scanner installed in a forward tilted position on the display, the laser scanner blocks the light from the lighting fixtures located above the room, which prevents glare from occurring. It is easy.

Embodiment An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. First, in the lower part of the main body case 7 placed on the floor,
A drawer 8 that is opened forward is provided so that it can move back and forth. An inclined surface 9 is formed on the drawer 8, a keyboard 10 is disposed on the right side of the inclined surface 9, and a display unit 11 is provided on the keyboard 10. A printer 12 is provided on the left side of the inclined surface 9.

A laser scanner 13 is provided further behind the inclined surface 9. The laser scanner 13 is provided so as to be inclined in the forward tilt direction, and a reading window 14 is formed on the front surface thereof. Moreover, the thickness of the laser scanner 13 in the front-rear direction is extremely thin.

Although not shown in the drawing, a display for the customer is provided on the back surface of the main body case 7, and the same contents as the display unit 11 are displayed.

In such a configuration, in order to read the product, the product on which the label with the bar code is attached is moved from the right side to the left side, and the bar code is scanned by the laser emitted from the reading window 14 to reflect the reflected light. The barcode is read by detecting the.

At this time, since the position to move the product may be on the inclined surface 9, the barcode can be read without reaching. Therefore, the burden on the operator is light and the operability is good. Particularly, since the position of the keyboard 10 is substantially the same as the position of the keyboard 10, the product movement and the operation of the keyboard 10 are performed at the same position, which further improves the operability. At this time, since the laser emitted from the reading window 14 is directed downward, it does not enter the eyes of the operator and effectively protects the eyes even after long-term use and is safe.

Further, the barcode can be read without turning over the product regardless of the orientation of the label attached to the product.

Further, since the laser scanner 13 in the forward leaning posture covers the display unit 11, the light from the lighting equipment located in the upper part of the room is not reflected on the display unit 11 and does not enter the eyes. Since glare does not occur, the reading of the display unit 11 is easy.

As described above, the present invention has a drawer that can be opened and closed, an inclined surface located above the drawer and inclined toward the front side, a keyboard arranged on the front side of the inclined surface, and the inclination described above. A display unit disposed on the back side of the surface, and a laser scaner that is vertically installed above the drawer and inclined from the end on the back side of the inclined surface in the forward tilt direction and has a reading window formed on the front surface. Since the keyboard, the display unit, and the laser scanner are arranged on a flat space occupied by the drawer, the keyboard, the display unit, and the laser scanner are all above the drawer. Will be placed in the
It is possible to perform product registration work and settlement work in a small space, and in particular, one operator can perform all necessary operations while the operator and the customer face each other and both are in the same position. Since the laser scanner is erected from the end on the far side of the inclined surface to the front inclining direction, the skiing performance is improved, operator fatigue is reduced, and the laser emission direction is downward. Therefore, it is safe because the laser does not enter the eyes, and the laser scanner has the effect of preventing glare from occurring in the display section and making it easier to read, etc. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of the prior art. 8 ... Drawer, 9 ... Slope, 10 ... Keyboard, 11 ...
… Display, 13 …… Reading window, 14 …… Laser scanner

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A drawer which can be opened and closed, an inclined surface located on the upper part of the drawer and inclined toward the front side, a keyboard arranged on the front side of the inclined surface, and a rear side of the inclined surface. And a laser scanner having a reading window formed on the front surface of the drawer, which is provided above the drawer and is inclined from the end portion on the far side of the inclined surface in the forward tilting direction. The product selling device, wherein the keyboard, the display unit, and the laser scanner are arranged in a planar space occupied by the drawer.