Automatic code scanning machine and scanning method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic code scanning machine and a scanning method thereof, belongs to the technical field of mechanical equipment manufacturing, and solves the problems that in the prior art, the code scanning efficiency is low, and multiple persons and multiple code scanning guns are needed. The automatic code scanning machine comprises a rack, a moving mechanism and a code scanning device, the moving mechanism is arranged on the rack, and the code scanning device is arranged on the moving mechanism; when the code scanning device is used, an object to be scanned is placed on the rack, and the moving mechanism adjusts the posture of the code scanning device according to the position of the object to be scanned. According to the automatic code scanning machine, the to-be-scanned article is placed on the rack, the code of the to-be-scanned article faces upwards, it is ensured that the code scanning equipment can scan the code of the to-be-scanned article, the code scanning equipment is moved through the moving mechanism, then the code scanning equipment can be matched with the position of the to-be-scanned article, the code scanning efficiency is higher, and the code scanning efficiency is improved. Multiple persons and multiple code scanning guns do not need to be configured for scanning, and assembly line operation can be carried out.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of mechanical equipment manufacturing, and in particular relates to an automatic barcode scanner and a scanning method thereof. Background Art

[0002] At present, the number of industries with the demand for code scanning is increasing, such as toy packaging, electronic product packaging, household chemicals scanning and other fields; many industries still need manual code scanning, but manual code scanning requires the use of ordinary barcode scanners to scan and enter product information one by one; the miniaturization of QR codes is one of the reasons why they are difficult to scan and identify, the overall production efficiency is low, and multiple people and multiple barcode scanners are required to meet production needs. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic barcode scanner and a scanning method thereof, which solves the problem of low barcode scanning efficiency and the need for multiple persons and multiple barcode scanners in the prior art.

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is achieved as follows:

[0005] An automatic barcode scanner comprises a frame, a moving mechanism and a barcode scanner device, wherein the moving mechanism is arranged on the frame, and the barcode scanner device is arranged on the moving mechanism; when in use, an object to be scanned is placed on the frame, and the moving mechanism adjusts the posture of the barcode scanner device according to the position of the object to be scanned.

[0006] In some embodiments, the rack includes a frame and an operating table disposed on the frame, the items to be scanned are placed on the operating table, and the moving mechanism is disposed on the upper part of the frame.

[0007] In some embodiments, the moving mechanism includes an X-axis guide rail assembly and two Y-axis guide rail assemblies, the two Y-axis guide rail assemblies are fixed on the frame, the two ends of the X-axis guide rail assembly are respectively slidably set on the two Y-axis guide rail assemblies, and the code scanning device is slidably set on the X-axis guide rail assembly.

[0008] In some embodiments, the Y-axis guide rail assembly includes a first slider and a first guide rod, the first slider is inserted into the first guide rod, and both ends of the first guide rod are arranged on the frame.

[0009] In some embodiments, the X-axis guide rail assembly includes a second slider and a second guide rod, the two ends of the second guide rod are respectively connected to the two first sliders, and the second slider is inserted into the second guide rod.

[0010] In some embodiments, the automatic barcode scanner also includes a Z-axis guide rail assembly, which is connected to the second slider. The barcode scanning device is disposed on the Z-axis guide rail assembly and moves up and down along the Z-axis guide rail assembly for scanning.

[0011] In some embodiments, the Z-axis guide rail assembly includes a third slider, a third guide rod and a fixed plate, the third slider is inserted into the third guide rod, the fixed plate is arranged on the second slider, the third guide rod is arranged parallel to the fixed plate, and the code scanning device is arranged on the third slider.

[0012] In some embodiments, the X-axis guide rail assembly, the Y-axis guide rail assembly, and the Z-axis guide rail assembly each further include a driving member, and the driving member is respectively connected to the first slider, the second slider, and the third slider.

[0013] In some embodiments, the X-axis guide rail assembly, the Y-axis guide rail assembly and the Z-axis guide rail assembly are all provided with limit members; the automatic barcode scanner is connected to the terminal device.

[0014] Another technical solution of the present invention is achieved in this way:

[0015] A scanning method using the automatic barcode scanner comprises the following steps:

[0016] Step S1, placing the object to be scanned on the rack, with the barcode of the object facing upward;

[0017] Step S2: the scanning device reads the object by adjusting its posture through the moving mechanism according to the position of the object to be scanned.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the automatic barcode scanner of the present invention places the items to be scanned on the rack, and faces the codes of the items to be scanned upwards, ensuring that the barcode scanner can scan the codes of the items to be scanned. The position of the barcode scanner is moved by the moving mechanism, so that the barcode scanner can match the position of the items to be scanned. The barcode scanning efficiency is higher, and it does not require multiple people and multiple barcode scanners to perform scanning, and can perform assembly line operations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic barcode scanner provided in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 Another structural schematic diagram of the automatic barcode scanner provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a Y-axis guide rail assembly provided in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 Another schematic diagram of the structure of the Y-axis guide rail assembly provided in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of an X-axis guide rail assembly and a Z-axis guide rail assembly provided in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a flow chart of the scanning method of the automatic barcode scanner provided in Example 2 of the present invention.

[0025] In the figure, 1. frame, 11. frame, 12. operating table, 2. moving mechanism, 21. X-axis guide rail assembly, 211. second slider, 212. second guide rod, 22. Y-axis guide rail assembly, 221. first slider, 222. first guide rod, 23. Z-axis guide rail assembly, 231. third slider, 232. third guide rod, 233. fixed plate, 3. code scanning device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be clarified that the terms "vertical", "lateral", "longitudinal", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up", "down", "horizontal" and the like indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not mean that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or position, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] The automatic barcode scanner provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, it includes a frame 1, a mobile mechanism 2 and a code scanning device 3, wherein the mobile mechanism 2 is arranged on the frame 1, and the code scanning device 3 is arranged on the mobile mechanism 2; when in use, the object to be scanned is placed on the frame 1, and the mobile mechanism 2 adjusts the posture of the code scanning device 3 according to the position of the object to be scanned.

[0030] After adopting the above scheme, the code scanning device 3 is arranged on the mobile mechanism 2 on the frame 1, the items to be scanned are placed on the frame 1, and the codes of the items to be scanned are facing upwards, ensuring that the code scanning device 3 can scan the codes of the items to be scanned, and the position of the code scanning device 3 is moved by the mobile mechanism 2, so that the code scanning device 3 can match the position of the items to be scanned, and the scanning efficiency is higher. There is no need to configure multiple people and multiple scanning guns for scanning, and assembly line operations can be carried out.

[0031] The code scanning device 3 can be a code scanning gun, and the code scanning device 3 can also include a code reader and an illumination module. The code reader uses a camera, and the camera scans the code of the object to be scanned. The user illuminates the object to be scanned by switching on the illumination module, so that the code on the object to be scanned is clearer.

[0032] Furthermore, the automatic barcode scanner also includes an illumination module, which can be a lamp or a photographic lamp. The photographic lamp is a 12W warm light with high color rendering / focus 15-60° stable light source. The camera uses two Hikvision barcode readers model MV-CY200-00C-NNN, with 20 million pixels, and is matched with two industrial lenses model MV-KF1628M-12PM, with 12 million pixels.

[0033] In the specific implementation process of this embodiment 1, Figure 2 As shown, the frame 1 includes a frame 11 and an operating table 12 arranged on the frame 11 , the objects to be scanned are placed on the operating table 12 , and the moving mechanism 2 is arranged on the upper part of the frame 11 .

[0034] More specifically, the rack 1 includes a frame 11 and an operating table 12. The frame 11 is placed on the ground, and the operating table 12 is placed on the frame 11. The operating table 12 has a certain height from the ground, and the height can be adjusted by the user as needed. The operating table 12 is a flat plate, and a certain degree of flatness needs to be ensured on the flat plate, so that the scanning device 3 can better identify the scanned items.

[0035] Furthermore, a protective member is provided on the outer periphery of the frame 11, and the protective member is an acrylic plate, an iron sheet or other components capable of protecting the frame 11. The protective member is used to intercept interfering light sources.

[0036] In the specific implementation process of this embodiment 1, Figure 1 As shown, the moving mechanism 2 includes an X-axis guide rail assembly 21 and two Y-axis guide rail assemblies 22. The two Y-axis guide rail assemblies 22 are fixed on the frame 1, and the two ends of the X-axis guide rail assembly 21 are respectively slidably set on the two Y-axis guide rail assemblies 22, and the code scanning device 3 is slidably set on the X-axis guide rail assembly 21.

[0037] More specifically, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the Y-axis guide rail assembly 22 includes a first slider 221 and a first guide rod 222 , the first slider 221 is inserted into the first guide rod 222 , and both ends of the first guide rod 222 are arranged on the frame 1 .

[0038] More specifically, Figure 5 As shown, the X-axis guide rail assembly 21 includes a second slider 211 and a second guide rod 212 , the two ends of the second guide rod 212 are respectively connected to the two first sliders 221 , and the second slider 211 is penetrated on the second guide rod 212 .

[0039] The two ends of the second guide rod 212 are respectively connected to the two first sliders 221. The user slides the first slider 221 on the first guide rod 222 to achieve the movement of the code scanning device 3 on the Y axis. The user slides the second slider 211 on the second guide rod 212 to achieve the movement of the code scanning device 3 on the X axis.

[0040] In the specific implementation process of this embodiment 1, the automatic barcode scanner also includes a Z-axis guide rail assembly 23, which is connected to the second slider 211, and the barcode scanning device 3 is arranged on the Z-axis guide rail assembly 23 and moves up and down along the Z-axis guide rail assembly 23 for scanning.

[0041] In the specific implementation process of this embodiment 1, Figure 5 As shown, the Z-axis guide rail assembly 23 includes a third slider 231, a third guide rod 232 and a fixed plate 233, the third slider 231 is passed through the third guide rod 232, the fixed plate 233 is arranged on the second slider 211, the third guide rod 232 is arranged parallel to the fixed plate 233, and the code scanning device 3 is arranged on the third slider 231.

[0042] More specifically, the code scanning device 3 is disposed on the third slider 231 , and the user moves the code scanning device 3 on the Z axis by sliding the third slider 231 on the third guide rod 232 .

[0043] In the specific implementation process of this embodiment 1, the X-axis guide rail assembly 21, the Y-axis guide rail assembly 22 and the Z-axis guide rail assembly 23 all include a driving member, and the driving member is respectively connected to the first slider 221, the second slider 211 and the third slider 231.

[0044] More specifically, the driving member is respectively connected to the first slider 221, the second slider 211 and the third slider 232, so that the code scanning device 3 can be electrically driven, which saves time and effort for the user, and also facilitates the connection between the automatic code scanning machine and the terminal device. The user can operate the position of the moving mechanism 2 on the terminal device to enable the code scanning device 3 to scan the object to be scanned.

[0045] Furthermore, the driving member includes a driving motor, a driving wheel and a driving belt, the driving motor is connected to the driving wheel, one end of the driving belt is connected to the driving wheel, and the other end is connected to the first slider (or the second slider, the third slider), thereby ensuring the sliding of the first slider (or the second slider, the third slider).

[0046] In the specific implementation process of this embodiment 1, the X-axis guide rail assembly 21, the Y-axis guide rail assembly 22 and the Z-axis guide rail assembly 23 are all provided with limit members.

[0047] More specifically, the structure of the limiting member is a slot, a buckle, a magnet or other locking components, which can limit the sliding of the X-axis guide rail assembly 21, the Y-axis guide rail assembly 22 and the Z-axis guide rail assembly 23.

[0048] Furthermore, the automatic barcode scanner also includes a foot switch, which is electrically connected to the barcode scanning device 3. The user controls the opening and closing of the barcode scanning device 3 through the foot switch, and the user can free his hands.

[0049] Furthermore, universal wheels are provided at the contact positions between the frame 11 and the four corners of the ground, so that the automatic barcode scanner can be moved to better cooperate with assembly line operations.

[0050] In the specific implementation process of this embodiment 1, the automatic barcode scanner is connected to the terminal device.

[0051] More specifically, the terminal device is a mobile phone, computer, tablet or other device with a display screen. The user can see the scanning results of the code scanning device 3 in real time on the terminal device, and can see the specific location of the mobile mechanism 2, and then the user can remotely operate the code scanning device 3 to scan.

[0052] Furthermore, users can set parameters and confirm label information in computer software according to the model of infrared touch frame products; adjust the height of the object to be scanned to the camera to determine the scanning range and focus. The terminal device is connected to the printer, and the user uses the display screen of the terminal device to display whether the code of the current object to be scanned has passed the processing. If the object to be scanned has passed, the printer automatically prints the label.

[0053] Furthermore, users can enter different types of barcodes on the terminal device to meet different types of products.

[0054] The workflow provided by Example 1 of the present invention is as follows: the items to be scanned are placed on the rack 1, and the codes of the items to be scanned are facing upwards, ensuring that the scanning device 3 can scan the codes of the items to be scanned, and the scanning device 3 is moved on the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis through the X-axis guide rail assembly 21, the Y-axis guide rail assembly 22, and the Z-axis guide rail assembly 23.

[0055] Example 2

[0056] The scanning method of the automatic barcode scanner of embodiment 2 of the present invention is as follows: Figure 6 As shown, the following steps are included:

[0057] Step S1, placing an object to be scanned on the rack 1, with the barcode of the object facing upward;

[0058] Step S2: the scanning device 3 reads the object to be scanned by adjusting its posture through the moving mechanism 2 according to the position of the object to be scanned.

[0059] To summarize, the code scanning device 3 of the present invention is arranged on the mobile mechanism on the frame 1, the items to be scanned are placed on the frame 1, and the codes of the items to be scanned are facing upwards, ensuring that the code scanning device 3 can scan the codes of the items to be scanned, and the position of the code scanning device 3 is moved by the mobile mechanism 2, so that the code scanning device 3 can match the position of the items to be scanned, and the code scanning efficiency is higher, and there is no need to configure multiple people and multiple scanning guns for scanning, and assembly line operations can be performed.

[0060] The above is only a preferred specific embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automatic barcode scanner, characterized in that: The invention comprises a frame (1), a moving mechanism (2) and a code scanning device (3), wherein the moving mechanism (2) is arranged on the frame (1), and the code scanning device (3) is arranged on the moving mechanism (2); when in use, an object to be scanned is placed on the frame (1), and the moving mechanism (2) adjusts the posture of the code scanning device (3) according to the position of the object to be scanned.

2. The automatic barcode scanner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) comprises a frame body (11) and an operating table (12) arranged on the frame body (11); the object to be scanned is placed on the operating table (12); and the moving mechanism (2) is arranged on the upper part of the frame body (11).

3. The automatic barcode scanner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving mechanism (2) comprises an X-axis guide rail assembly (21) and two Y-axis guide rail assemblies (22), the two Y-axis guide rail assemblies (22) are fixedly arranged on the frame (1), the two ends of the X-axis guide rail assembly (21) are respectively slidably arranged on the two Y-axis guide rail assemblies (22), and the code scanning device (3) is slidably arranged on the X-axis guide rail assembly (21).

4. The automatic barcode scanner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The Y-axis guide rail assembly (22) comprises a first slider (221) and a first guide rod (222); the first slider (221) is inserted into the first guide rod (222); and both ends of the first guide rod (222) are arranged on the frame (1).

5. The automatic barcode scanner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The X-axis guide rail assembly (21) comprises a second slider (211) and a second guide rod (212), the two ends of the second guide rod (212) are respectively connected to the two first sliders (221), and the second slider (211) is inserted into the second guide rod (212).

6. The automatic barcode scanner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The automatic code scanning machine also includes a Z-axis guide rail assembly (23), wherein the Z-axis guide rail assembly (23) is connected to the second slider (211), and the code scanning device (3) is arranged on the Z-axis guide rail assembly (23) and moves up and down along the Z-axis guide rail assembly (23) to perform scanning.

7. The automatic barcode scanner according to claim 6, characterized in that: The Z-axis guide rail assembly (23) comprises a third slider (231), a third guide rod (232) and a fixed plate (233); the third slider (231) is inserted into the third guide rod (232); the fixed plate (233) is arranged on the second slider (211); the third guide rod (232) is arranged parallel to the fixed plate (233); and the code scanning device (3) is arranged on the third slider (231).

8. The automatic barcode scanner according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that: The X-axis guide rail assembly (21), the Y-axis guide rail assembly (22) and the Z-axis guide rail assembly (23) also include a driving member, and the driving member is respectively connected to the first slider (221), the second slider (211) and the third slider (231).

9. The automatic barcode scanner according to any one of claims 3 to 7, characterized in that: The X-axis guide rail assembly (21), the Y-axis guide rail assembly (22) and the Z-axis guide rail assembly (23) are all provided with limit members; The automatic barcode scanner is connected to the terminal device.

10. A scanning method using the automatic barcode scanner as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step S1, placing an object to be scanned on the rack (1), with the barcode of the object facing upwards; Step S2: the code scanning device (3) reads the object to be scanned by adjusting its posture through the moving mechanism (2) according to the position of the object to be scanned.

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