WEIMI Smart Ice Skates Rental & Return Locker Machine for Indoor Ice Skating Rinks

Self-Service Rental Process: Complete in Seconds, Get on the Ice Faster

After arriving at the rental area or rink entrance, the process is simple and fast:

1. Scan or Use Touchscreen: Customers scan the QR code or use the high-definition touchscreen to view real-time available ice skates. The system clearly displays stock levels by size, rental prices, deposit amounts, and equipment status.
2. Confirm & Pay: After selecting the desired size, customers complete payment instantly using credit cards, WeChat Pay, Alipay, or other mobile methods.
3. Smart Locker Unlock: The system automatically assigns a locker and unlocks it, allowing users to retrieve sanitized, ready-to-use ice skates within seconds.
4. Start Skating: No queues, no paperwork, and no manual verification — customers can quickly enter the ice rink.

The entire rental process typically takes only 10–20 seconds, greatly relieving queue pressure during peak times and enabling a seamless “arrive, rent, skate” experience.

Self-Service Return Process: Fast Return with Efficient Equipment Turnover

Returning skates is equally simple and efficient:

1. Select Return: On the touchscreen, choose the “Return” option and scan the rental code or enter the verification number.
2. Smart Identification: The system automatically locates the assigned locker and unlocks it.
3. Place & Verify: Users place the skates back inside and close the door. The system automatically verifies the return and checks basic condition.
4. Complete Settlement: Inventory is instantly updated to “Available,” the deposit is refunded or settlement completed, and an electronic receipt is generated.

This enables the returned skates to be immediately available for the next customer, achieving rapid equipment circulation and maximizing rink capacity.

Intelligent Backend Management System: Data-Driven Operations

The WEIMI system includes a powerful intelligent backend management platform. Rink operators can monitor in real time via computer or mobile device:

• Locker occupancy across all zones
• Real-time rental and return records
• Usage distribution by skate size
• Equipment status and health monitoring
• Fault alerts and maintenance notifications

The system automatically records peak-hour traffic patterns, most popular skate sizes, average rental duration, and equipment turnover rates. These insights help operators optimize inventory allocation, reduce size shortages, adjust pricing strategies, and improve overall customer flow.

For chain operators or multi-venue facilities, the system supports centralized remote management, enabling unified control and data analysis across multiple locations.

High Safety Standards and Asset Protection

In high-traffic indoor skating environments, equipment durability and safety are critical. The WEIMI Smart Rental System is built with high-strength, wear-resistant commercial-grade materials designed for continuous high-frequency use.

Optional internal monitoring modules can be added to further enhance traceability and asset protection. The system effectively reduces risks of loss, damage, or misuse while ensuring every pair of skates is fully accountable.

For customers, it delivers a secure, reliable, and hygienic rental experience. For operators, it strengthens risk management and protects valuable assets.

Wide Application: Core Infrastructure for Modern Indoor Ice Rinks

The WEIMI Smart Ice Skates Rental & Return System is widely applicable in:

• Commercial indoor ice skating parks
• Shopping mall ice rinks
• Professional skating training centers
• Recreational indoor ice venues
• Multi-purpose sports and entertainment complexes
• Tourist attraction ice & snow projects

It is more than just a rental system — it is a core operational infrastructure for modern indoor ice skating venues. By digitizing rental workflows and automating equipment circulation, it greatly improves operational efficiency, enhances user experience, and increases overall rink throughput, making it an essential component of next-generation smart ice facilities.