A flip-type barcode scanner box

Abstract

This utility model discloses a flip-type barcode scanner box, comprising: a flip mechanism disposed in the middle of the box body and the barcode scanning module; the flip mechanism includes an adapter groove on one side of the box body, and the inner wall of the adapter groove is provided with several sets of slots at equal intervals and symmetrically provided with rotating slots, which can solve the defect of fixed angle of barcode scanner boxes: the barcode scanning module of traditional barcode scanner boxes is rigidly connected to the base, and the tilt angle cannot be adjusted according to the height of the operator or the height of the counter. Especially in the scenario of restaurant standing cashier counters, the fixed angle of the barcode scanning area makes it difficult for children, wheelchair users and other groups to align with the recognition area, affecting payment efficiency; lack of anti-pollution capability: the barcode scanning window of the current equipment is prone to accumulating oil stains in the restaurant kitchen environment, and during non-business hours, dust accumulation will cause the sensitivity of optical components to decrease.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of quick payment technology, and in particular to a flip-type scanning box. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread adoption of mobile payment terminals, the catering industry generally uses fixed barcode scanners for payment processing. However, existing technology has certain shortcomings:

[0003] First, there's the limitation of a fixed angle: traditional barcode scanners have a rigid connection between the scanning module and the base, making it impossible to adjust the tilt angle according to the operator's height or the counter height. Especially in restaurant stand-up checkout scenarios, the fixed scanning angle makes it difficult for children, wheelchair users, and other groups to align the scanner with the recognition area, impacting payment efficiency.

[0004] Secondly, there is a lack of pollution prevention capabilities: the barcode scanning windows of the current equipment are prone to accumulating oil stains in the restaurant kitchen environment, and during non-business hours, dust accumulation will cause the sensitivity of optical components to decrease. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides a flip-type barcode scanner that solves the problem of fixed angle in traditional barcode scanners: the scanning module of traditional barcode scanners is rigidly connected to the base, making it impossible to adjust the tilt angle according to the operator's height or the counter height. Especially in restaurant standing cashier scenarios, the fixed angle of the scanning area makes it difficult for children, wheelchair users, and other groups to align the scanner with the recognition area, affecting payment efficiency; it also lacks anti-pollution capabilities: the barcode scanning window of current equipment is prone to accumulating grease in the restaurant kitchen environment, and during non-business hours, dust accumulation can lead to a decrease in the sensitivity of optical components.

[0006] This utility model provides a flip-type barcode scanning box, including:

[0007] A flipping mechanism is located in the middle of the box body and the scanning module;

[0008] The flipping mechanism includes an adapter groove on one side of the box body, and the inner wall of the adapter groove is provided with several sets of card slots at equal intervals and symmetrically provided with rotating slots. The outer side of the scanning module is symmetrically provided with rotating shafts that are adapted to the rotating slots, and the corner of the scanning module is provided with a card slot component that is adapted to the card slots.

[0009] In a flip-type barcode scanner according to an embodiment of the present invention, the card slot assembly includes a compression groove at the corner of the barcode scanning module, and a card strip is adapted to be connected inside the compression groove. A support spring and a guide post are provided on one side of the card strip. A guide groove adapted to the guide post is provided on the inner wall of the compression groove.

[0010] In a flip-type barcode scanner according to one embodiment of the present invention, the card strip is composed of two parts, the front part being a rectangular structure with rounded corners on one side and the rear part being a strip-shaped plate structure.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, a flip-type barcode scanner box further includes:

[0012] A positioning component located at the edge of the scanning module and used for positioning between the box body and the scanning module;

[0013] The positioning component includes a compression groove two formed on one side of the scanning module. A positioning pin is adapted to be connected inside the compression groove two, and the end of the positioning pin is a hemispherical structure. A support spring two is connected between the positioning pin and the compression groove two.

[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, a flip-type barcode scanner box further includes:

[0015] A positioning groove is formed on the inner wall of the fitting groove and is adapted to the positioning pin, and an arc-shaped sliding groove is formed on one side of the positioning groove.

[0016] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment can include the following beneficial effects: This application designs a flip-type barcode scanner box. By setting the flip mechanism, it can solve the defect of fixed angle of barcode scanner boxes: The scanning module of traditional barcode scanner boxes is rigidly connected to the base, and the tilt angle cannot be adjusted according to the operator's height or the height of the counter. Especially in the scenario of a restaurant's standing cashier counter, the fixed angle of the scanning area makes it difficult for children, wheelchair users, and other groups to align the scanning area, affecting payment efficiency; lack of anti-pollution capability: The barcode scanning window of the current equipment is prone to accumulating oil stains in the restaurant kitchen environment, and during non-business hours, dust accumulation will cause a decrease in the sensitivity of optical components.

[0017] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flip-type barcode scanner according to an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1A schematic diagram of a partially disassembled structure of a flip-type barcode scanner box;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of a flip-type barcode scanner box;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A side sectional view of a flip-type barcode scanner box;

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of a slotting component in a flip-type barcode scanner box;

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional view of a flip-type barcode scanner box;

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A diagram illustrating the use of a flip-type barcode scanner.

[0027] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A diagram showing the closing and use of a flip-type barcode scanner. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this application provides a flip-type barcode scanning box, including: a flip mechanism 30 disposed in the middle of the box body 10 and the barcode scanning module 20; the flip mechanism 30 includes an adapter groove 31 opened on one side of the box body 10, and the inner wall of the adapter groove 31 is provided with a plurality of card slots 35 at equal intervals and a rotating groove 33 symmetrically opened; the outer side of the barcode scanning module 20 is symmetrically provided with a rotating shaft 32 adapted to the rotating groove 33; and a carding component 34 adapted to the card slots 35 is provided at the corner of the barcode scanning module 20.

[0032] By adopting the above technical solution, the flipping mechanism 30, located in the middle of the box body 10 and the scanning module 20, solves the problem of the fixed angle of the barcode scanning box: the scanning module of the traditional barcode scanning box is rigidly connected to the base, making it impossible to adjust the tilt angle according to the operator's height or the counter height. Especially in the scenario of a restaurant's standing cashier counter, the fixed angle of the scanning area makes it difficult for children, wheelchair users, and other groups to align the scanning area, affecting payment efficiency; lack of anti-pollution capability: the barcode scanning window of the current equipment is prone to accumulating oil stains in the restaurant kitchen environment, and during non-business hours, dust accumulation can cause a decrease in the sensitivity of the optical components.

[0033] It should be noted that during the flipping or angle adjustment of the barcode scanning module 20, firstly, with the rotating shaft 32 providing rotational support along the interior of the rotating groove 33, the bottom of the barcode scanning module 20 is pressed down, causing the barcode scanning module 20 to rotate along the interior of the adapter groove 31. During the rotation of the barcode scanning module 20, the card strip 342 first contacts and receives force with the card slot 35, thereby driving the card strip 342 into the interior of the compression groove 341. At the same time, the guide post 344 moves along the interior of the guide groove 345, and the support spring 343 compresses it until the card strip 342 disengages from the interior of one set of card slots 35. During the rotation of the barcode scanning module 20, the card strip 342 will be aligned with another set of card slots 35. Under the elastic potential energy of the support spring 343, the card strip 342 will insert into the interior of the other set of card slots 35, thereby positioning the barcode scanning module 20 after rotation. Similarly, during the continuous flipping of the barcode scanning module 20, the angle of the outer scanning area of ​​the barcode scanning module 20 is continuously adjusted. (Refer to the attached diagram.) Figure 8 This design is convenient for different groups, including children and wheelchair users, who can easily align their devices with the recognition area, thus improving payment efficiency.

[0034] During the rotation of the scanning module 20, the positioning pin 362 is driven to press the inside of the positioning groove 37, causing the positioning pin 362 to move along the inside of the compression groove 361, while driving the support spring 363 to compress until the positioning pin 362 is disengaged from the inside of the positioning groove 37.

[0035] As the scanning module 20 continues to rotate, it drives the positioning pin 362 to slide along the inside of the slide groove 38 until the scanning module 20 rotates 180 degrees. At this point, the positioning pin 362 aligns with another set of positioning slots 37. Under the elastic potential energy of the support spring 363, the positioning pin 362 inserts into the inside of the other set of positioning slots 37, ensuring that the scanning module 20 can be positioned after rotating 180 degrees. (See attached diagram.) Figure 9 Furthermore, the scanning area of ​​the scanning module 20 is flipped to reduce the accumulation of oil stains in the restaurant kitchen environment due to the long-term exposure of the scanning window.

[0036] It should be noted that a camera for scanning and recognition is installed inside the barcode scanning module 20, and a control circuit board is installed inside the box body 10. The control button and power adapter are provided on the outside of the box body 10. The power supply of the camera is connected to the control circuit board through a wire. During the preparation of the barcode scanning module 20 and the box body 10, the wire enters the interior of the box body 10 along the rotating shaft 32 and the rotating groove 33. Before assembly, the rotating shaft 32 and the rotating groove 33 have through holes inside to facilitate the subsequent wire threading and ensure that the scanning function can operate normally.

[0037] The scanning principle and the identification and operation of the control circuit board are existing technologies. This application only improves the existing scanning box, which cannot be flipped.

[0038] In one embodiment, the positioning component 34 includes a compression groove 341 located at the corner of the scanning module 20, and a card strip 342 is adapted to be connected inside the compression groove 341. A support spring 343 and a guide post 344 are provided on one side of the card strip 342. The inner wall of the compression groove 341 is provided with a guide groove 345 that is adapted to the guide post 344. When the card strip 342 is squeezed along the card groove 35, it drives the guide post 344 to move along the inside of the guide groove 345, ensuring that the card strip 342 can move vertically without positional deviation or pulling phenomenon, and ensuring the smoothness of the movement of the card strip 342.

[0039] The card strip 342 consists of two parts: the front part is a rectangular structure with rounded corners on one side, and the rear part is a strip-shaped plate structure. The rectangular structure with rounded corners can be squeezed into the inside of the card slot 35 when it comes into contact with the card slot 35, so that the card strip 342 can smoothly enter the inside of the compression groove 341.

[0040] Next, the rear strip-shaped plate structure of the locking bar 342 can move back and forth along the inside of the compression groove 341. Its size is larger than that of the front. When the support spring 343 pushes the locking bar 342 out, it can be limited to ensure that the compression trajectory of the locking bar 342 is limited and to prevent the locking bar 342 from leaving the inside of the compression groove 341.

[0041] In one embodiment, the device further includes a positioning component 36 disposed at the edge of the barcode scanning module 20 and used for positioning between the box body 10 and the barcode scanning module 20. The positioning component 36 includes a compression groove 361 formed on one side of the barcode scanning module 20. A positioning pin 362 is adapted to be connected inside the compression groove 361. The end of the positioning pin 362 is a hemispherical structure. A support spring 363 is connected between the positioning pin 362 and the compression groove 361. Through the hemispherical structure of the positioning pin 362, when the positioning pin 362 is squeezed against the positioning groove 37, the hemispherical shape contacts the positioning groove 37, further driving the positioning pin 362 into the interior of the compression groove 361, ensuring that the positioning pin 362 can be smoothly positioned and released from positioning.

[0042] In one embodiment, it further includes: a positioning groove 37 formed on the inner wall of the adapter groove 31 and adapted to the positioning pin 362, and an arc-shaped sliding groove 38 formed on one side of the positioning groove 37, wherein the sliding groove 38 connects the two sets of positioning grooves 37, and the thickness of the sliding groove 38 is less than the thickness of the positioning groove 37. When the positioning pin 362 is disengaged from the positioning groove 37, it can slide along the inside of the sliding groove 38 to ensure that the scanning module 20 performs circumferential motion along the rotating groove 33.

[0043] By setting the slide groove 38, when the positioning pin 362 disengages from the interior of the positioning groove 37 and enters the interior of the slide groove 38, the second support spring 363 is compressed, but the elasticity of the second support spring 363 is not squeezed to the bottom, leaving a certain elastic space to prevent the second support spring 363 from reducing its elastic potential energy during long-term compression.

[0044] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. They can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. They can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0046] The foregoing disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described above. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this application, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0047] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0048] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A flip scanner box, characterized in that, include: The main body of the box and the scanning module; A flipping mechanism is located in the middle of the box body and the scanning module; The flipping mechanism includes an adapter groove on one side of the box body, and the inner wall of the adapter groove is provided with several sets of card slots at equal intervals and symmetrically provided with rotating slots. The outer side of the scanning module is symmetrically provided with rotating shafts that are adapted to the rotating slots, and the corner of the scanning module is provided with a card slot component that is adapted to the card slots.

2. The flip-type barcode scanner box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning component includes a compression groove 1 located at the corner of the scanning module, and a card strip is adapted to be connected inside the compression groove 1. A support spring 1 and a guide post are provided on one side of the card strip. A guide groove adapted to the guide post is provided on the inner wall of the compression groove 1.

3. A flip-type barcode scanner box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The card strip consists of two parts: the front part is a rectangular structure with rounded corners on one side, and the rear part is a strip-shaped plate structure.

4. A flip-type barcode scanning box according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A positioning component located at the edge of the scanning module and used for positioning between the box body and the scanning module; The positioning component includes a compression groove 2 formed on one side of the scanning module. A positioning pin is adapted to be connected inside the compression groove 2, and the end of the positioning pin is a hemispherical structure. A support spring 2 is connected between the positioning pin and the compression groove 2.

5. A flip-type barcode scanning box according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: A positioning groove is formed on the inner wall of the fitting groove and is adapted to the positioning pin, and an arc-shaped sliding groove is formed on one side of the positioning groove.

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