An automatic barcode scanning and sorting device and an automatic sorting and packaging production line

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of automated barcode scanning and sorting technology, and discloses an automated barcode scanning and sorting device and an automated sorting and packaging production line. It includes a barcode scanning and loading area, an OK product placement area, a tray, a barcode scanning mechanism, a loading mechanism, and a picking mechanism. The tray is used to carry products and can be placed in the barcode scanning and loading area and the OK product placement area. The barcode scanning mechanism includes a barcode scanning table, a positioning fixture, and a camera. The positioning fixture is set on the barcode scanning table and is used to position the products so that the QR code on the products is fixed. The camera is used to scan the QR code on the products on the positioning fixture and classify the products into scan-not-good (NG), check-not-good (NG), or scan-not-good (OK) products based on the scanning results. The loading mechanism is used to transfer the products to be scanned from the tray in the barcode scanning and loading area to the positioning fixture. The picking mechanism is configured to transfer scan-not-good (OK) products from the positioning fixture to the tray in the OK product placement area and can remove scan-not-good (NG) and check-not-good (NG) products from the positioning fixture.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automatic code scanning classification, and in particular to an automatic code scanning classification device and an automatic classification packaging production line. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the existing product packaging process, manual methods are usually used for product code scanning, classification and packaging. For example, in the traditional operation mode, workers need to manually place products on a tray and then perform code scanning operations one by one. However, this manual operation method has many problems. First, manual operation is difficult. Due to the instability and fatigue of manual operation, the code scanning yield is low, it is difficult to ensure the accuracy and consistency of product code scanning, and it is easy to cause missed scanning, wrong scanning and other situations, which affects the accurate recording and tracing of product information. Second, the labor cost is high, which increases the production and operation cost of enterprises and reduces the market competitiveness of products. In addition, the efficiency of manual operation is relatively low, which cannot meet the needs of large-scale production and easily causes bottlenecks in the production process, affecting the overall production progress.

[0003] Therefore, it is urgent to provide an automatic code scanning classification device and an automatic classification packaging production line to solve the above problems. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application aims to provide an automatic code scanning classification device and an automatic classification packaging production line to solve the problems of high operation difficulty, low code scanning yield, high labor cost and low efficiency in the existing product packaging process, realize the automation of product code scanning, classification and packaging operations, improve production efficiency and accuracy, and reduce production cost.

[0005] To achieve this purpose, the present application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] An automatic code scanning classification device, comprising:

[0007] a code scanning and feeding area;

[0008] an OK product placement area;

[0009] a tray configured to carry products, the tray being capable of being placed in the code scanning and feeding area and the OK product placement area;

[0010] a code scanning mechanism comprising a code scanning table, a positioning jig and a camera, the positioning jig being arranged on the code scanning table, the positioning jig being used to position the product so that the position of the two-dimensional code on the product is fixed; the camera is configured to scan the two-dimensional code of the product on the positioning jig and classify the product as a code scanning NG product, a carding NG product or a code scanning OK product according to the scanning result;

[0011] The feeding mechanism is configured to transfer the product to be scanned carried by the tray in the scanning feeding area to the positioning jig;

[0012] The taking mechanism is configured to transfer the scanned OK product on the positioning jig to the tray in the OK product placement area, and can remove the scanned NG product and the blocked NG product from the positioning jig.

[0013] Further, the feeding mechanism comprises a feeding manipulator and a first clamping assembly for clamping the product, and the output end of the feeding manipulator is in transmission connection with the first clamping assembly to drive the first clamping assembly to transfer between the scanning feeding area and the positioning jig; and / or,

[0014] The taking mechanism comprises a taking manipulator and a second clamping assembly for clamping the product, and the output end of the taking manipulator is in transmission connection with the second clamping assembly to drive the second clamping assembly to transfer between the positioning jig and the OK product placement area.

[0015] Further, the scanning table is further provided with a transfer jig, the transfer jig can carry a plurality of products to be scanned, when the camera detects the scanned NG product or the blocked NG product on the positioning jig, the taking mechanism can exchange the scanned NG product or the blocked NG product with the product to be scanned on the transfer jig.

[0016] Further, the taking mechanism further comprises at least two third clamping assemblies, the at least two third clamping assemblies are arranged on the output end of the taking manipulator, and the clamping direction of the third clamping assembly is perpendicular to the clamping direction of the second clamping assembly, the output end of the taking manipulator can make three-dimensional rotary motion to switch the second clamping assembly and the third clamping assembly to clamp the product, when one of the third clamping assemblies is used to clamp the product to be scanned on the transfer jig, the other third clamping assembly is used to clamp the scanned NG product or the blocked NG product on the positioning jig.

[0017] Further, the at least two third clamping assemblies are arranged in central symmetry along the axis of the output end of the taking manipulator.

[0018] Further, the automatic scanning and classifying device further comprises a scanned NG placement area and a blocked NG placement area, the scanned NG placement area is used to accommodate the scanned NG product, and the blocked NG placement area is used to accommodate the blocked NG product.

[0019] Further, the automatic code scanning and classifying device further comprises a case closing code supply mechanism, the case closing code supply mechanism comprises a storage assembly and a code scanner, the storage assembly is used for storing the case closing code, and the code scanner is used for entering the information of the OK product into the case closing code; the output end of the material taking manipulator is further provided with a code taking member, the code taking member is configured to suck the case closing code, and the material taking manipulator can drive the code taking member to move between the storage assembly, the code scanner and the OK product placement area.

[0020] Further, the storage assembly comprises a storage structure and a jacking assembly, the storage structure is open at the top, a plurality of case closing codes are stacked in the storage structure, and the jacking assembly is at least partially arranged in the storage structure and used for moving the case closing codes in the vertical direction.

[0021] Further, the code scanning mechanism further comprises a first linear module and a light source, the light source and the camera are arranged at the output end of the first linear module, the first linear module is used for driving the light source and the camera to move along the length direction of the code scanning table, and the light source is used for supplementing light to the product on the positioning jig; and / or,

[0022] The positioning jig is provided with at least two, at least two positioning jigs are used for fixing at least two different specifications of products, at least two positioning jigs are connected along the width direction of the code scanning table, a side pushing driving member is arranged on the code scanning table, the side pushing driving member is used for driving at least two positioning jigs to move along the width direction of the code scanning table, so that one of the positioning jigs is located on the scanning path of the camera.

[0023] An automatic classifying and packaging production line, comprising a packaging mechanism and the automatic code scanning and classifying device as claimed in any one of the above, the packaging mechanism is configured to pack the OK products into a box.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows:

[0025] The application provides an automatic code scanning and classifying device and an automatic classifying and packaging production line, which comprises a code scanning and feeding area, an OK product placement area, a tray, a code scanning mechanism, a feeding mechanism and a material taking mechanism. The tray is configured to carry products, and the tray can be placed in the code scanning and feeding area and the OK product placement area. The code scanning mechanism comprises a code scanning table, a positioning jig and a camera. The positioning jig is arranged on the code scanning table and is used to position the products so that the products have a fixed orientation, so that the position of the two-dimensional code on the products is fixed for scanning. The camera is configured to scan the two-dimensional code of the products on the positioning jig and classify the products into code scanning NG products, lock NG products or code scanning OK products according to the scanning results. The feeding mechanism is configured to transfer the products to be scanned carried by the tray in the code scanning and feeding area to the positioning jig. The material taking mechanism is configured to transfer the code scanning OK products on the positioning jig to the tray in the OK product placement area and can remove the code scanning NG products and the lock NG products from the positioning jig. By using the automatic code scanning and classifying device of the embodiment, the problems of high operation difficulty, low code scanning yield, high labor cost and low efficiency of manual code scanning in the existing product packaging process can be solved, the automation of product code scanning, classification and packaging operation is realized, the production efficiency and accuracy are improved, and the production cost is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 is a top view of the automatic code scanning and classifying device of the application;

[0027] Figure 2 is a structural schematic view of the code scanning mechanism of the application;

[0028] Figure 3 is a structural schematic view of the transfer jig of the application;

[0029] Figure 4 is a structural schematic view of the feeding mechanism of the application;

[0030] Figure 5 is a structural schematic view of the material taking mechanism of the application;

[0031] Figure 6 is a structural schematic view of the lock code supply mechanism of the application;

[0032] Figure 7 is a structural schematic view of the automatic code scanning and classifying device of the application from one perspective;

[0033] Figure 8 is a structural schematic view of the automatic code scanning and classifying device of the application from another perspective;

[0034] Figure 9 is a partial structural schematic view of the automatic code scanning and classifying device of the application.

[0035] Figure 10 is a structural schematic diagram of the tray carrying module of the present application;

[0036] In the figure:

[0037] 1, code scanning loading area; 2, OK product placement area; 3, tray; 4, code scanning mechanism; 41, code scanning table; 42, positioning fixture; 43, camera; 44, transfer fixture; 45, first linear module; 46, light source; 47, side pushing driving part; 5, loading mechanism; 51, loading manipulator; 52, first clamping assembly; 521, product clamping driving part; 522, product clamping jaw; 6, material taking mechanism; 61, material taking manipulator; 62, second clamping assembly; 63, third clamping assembly; 64, code taking part; 7, code scanning NG placement area; 8, card closure NG placement area; 9, closure code supply mechanism; 91, storage assembly; 911, storage structure; 912, jacking assembly; 92, code scanner; 10, code scanning NG taking drawer; 11, card closure NG taking drawer; 12, empty tray placement area; 13, tray carrying module; 131, second linear module; 132, lifting driving part; 133, tray clamping driving part; 134, tray clamping jaw; 14, tray loading port; 15, first conveying mechanism; 151, horizontal conveying assembly; 152, lifting conveying assembly; 16, empty tray outlet; 17, second conveying mechanism; 18, code scanned tray outlet; 19, third conveying mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and examples. It can be understood that the specific examples described herein are only used to explain the present application, but not to limit the present application. In addition, it should be noted that, for the convenience of description, only the parts related to the present application are shown in the drawings, but not all the structures.

[0039] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", "fixed" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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 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 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.

[0041] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0042] During production, a QR code is affixed to the product surface. This QR code carries key product information, such as specifications and processing details. Based on the scanning results, if the information within the QR code cannot be scanned, the product is classified as a "scan-not-good" product; if the scanned QR code information does not meet production standards, the product is classified as a "gate-blocking" product; and if the scanned QR code information meets production standards, the product is classified as a "scan-okay" product. "Scan-not-good" and "gate-blocking" products are both considered unqualified and need to be recycled separately; "scan-okay" products are qualified and are packaged after a specified quantity is reached.

[0043] In the product quality inspection and classification process, traditional methods primarily rely on manual barcode scanning. During manual scanning, staff must manually pick up each product and align the scanning device with the QR code on the product to read it. However, this manual operation mode has significant drawbacks. On the one hand, manual scanning is extremely inefficient, especially in large-scale production scenarios. Faced with a massive number of products to be inspected, manual operation struggles to quickly and timely complete the scanning and classification tasks, severely hindering production progress. On the other hand, the accuracy and stability of manual operation are poor. Prolonged repetitive scanning work can easily lead to staff fatigue, increasing the probability of scanning errors and affecting the reliability of product classification. Furthermore, the speed of manual scanning can fluctuate significantly depending on factors such as the staff's skill level and physical condition, making it difficult to guarantee the consistency and efficiency of product classification, which is detrimental to stable product quality control and standardized management of the production process.

[0044] like Figures 1-10As shown, to solve the above problems, this embodiment provides an automatic barcode scanning and sorting device, including a barcode scanning and feeding area 1, an OK product placement area 2, a tray 3, a barcode scanning mechanism 4, a feeding mechanism 5, and a picking mechanism 6. The tray 3 is configured to carry products and can be placed in the barcode scanning and feeding area 1 and the OK product placement area 2. The barcode scanning mechanism 4 includes a barcode scanning table 41, a positioning fixture 42, and a camera 43. The positioning fixture 42 is disposed on the barcode scanning table 41 and is used to position the product so that the product has a fixed orientation, so that the QR code on the product is positioned correctly. The positioning fixture 42 is fixed in place to facilitate scanning; the camera 43 is configured to scan the QR code of the product on the positioning fixture 42 and classify the product into scan-not-good (NG), check-not-good (NG), or scan-not-good (OK) products based on the scanning result; the loading mechanism 5 is configured to transfer the product to be scanned, which is carried on the tray 3 in the scanning loading area 1, to the positioning fixture 42; the unloading mechanism 6 is configured to transfer the scan-not-good (OK) products on the positioning fixture 42 to the tray 3 in the OK product placement area 2, and is able to remove the scan-not-good (NG) products and check-not-good (NG) products from the positioning fixture 42.

[0045] In this embodiment, the loading mechanism 5 transfers the products to be scanned, carried by the pallets 3 in the barcode loading area 1, to the positioning fixture 42. The camera 43 scans the QR codes on the products and classifies them into scan-not-good (NG), stuck-not-good (NG), or scan-good (OK) products based on the scanning results. The unloading mechanism 6 transfers the scan-good (OK) products from the positioning fixture 42 to the pallets 3 in the OK product placement area 2, and removes the scan-not-good (NG) and stuck-not-good (NG) products from the positioning fixture 42. When the number of scan-good (OK) products in the OK product placement area 2 reaches ten pallets 3, the ten pallets 3 are transported to the next station for packaging. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of packaging pallets 3 can be adjusted flexibly and is not limited here.

[0046] By adopting the automatic barcode scanning and sorting device of this embodiment, the problems of high difficulty, low barcode scanning yield, high labor costs and low efficiency in the existing product packaging process can be solved. It realizes the automation of product barcode scanning, sorting and packaging operations, improves production efficiency and accuracy, and reduces production costs.

[0047] This embodiment has at least two scanning mechanisms 4. When one scanning mechanism 4 is scanning, the other scanning mechanism 4 is feeding through the feeding mechanism 5. The cooperation of at least two scanning mechanisms 4 can improve the efficiency of scanning and sorting.

[0048] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the feeding mechanism 5 includes a feeding robot 51 and a first clamping component 52. The first clamping component 52 is used to clamp the product. The output end of the feeding robot 51 is connected to the first clamping component 52 for transmission, so as to drive the first clamping component 52 to move between the barcode scanning and feeding area 1 and the positioning fixture 42, thereby realizing the feeding of the product to be scanned.

[0049] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the material handling mechanism 6 includes a material handling robot 61 and a second clamping component 62. The second clamping component 62 is used to clamp the product. The output end of the material handling robot 61 is connected to the second clamping component 62 for transmission, so as to drive the second clamping component 62 to move between the positioning fixture 42 and the OK product placement area 2, thereby realizing the unloading of the scanned OK product.

[0050] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the barcode scanning station 41 is also equipped with a transfer fixture 44, which can hold multiple products to be scanned. When the camera 43 detects a product that is not scanned or is stuck on the positioning fixture 42, the material handling mechanism 6 can exchange the product not scanned or stuck with the product to be scanned on the transfer fixture 44. When all the products on the positioning fixture 42 are scanned OK, the material handling robot 61 can drive the second clamping component 62 to transfer all the scanned OK products on the positioning fixture 42 to the tray 3 of the OK product placement area 2 in one go, so as to improve the scanning OK product efficiency. The transfer fixture 44 has two mounting positions: one for carrying non-compliant (NG) products, and the other for carrying stuck (NG) products. When all the products to be scanned in this position are replaced with NG products, the loading robot 51 can drive the first gripping component 52 to remove all the NG products at once, thus improving the unloading efficiency. The transfer fixture 44 replenishes the positioning fixture 42, reducing the working stroke of the loading mechanism 5 and the unloading mechanism 6, improving the efficiency of barcode scanning, sorting, and unloading, and increasing energy efficiency.

[0051] Continue as Figure 5As shown, the material handling mechanism 6 also includes at least two third clamping components 63. The at least two third clamping components 63 are disposed at the output end of the material handling robot 61. The material handling robot 61 can also drive the third clamping components 63 to transfer between the positioning fixture 42 and the transfer fixture 44. The clamping direction of the third clamping component 63 is perpendicular to the clamping direction of the second clamping component 62. The output end of the material handling robot 61 can perform three-dimensional rotational motion to switch the second clamping component 62 and the third clamping component 63 to clamp the product. When one of the third clamping components 63 is used to clamp the product to be scanned on the transfer fixture 44, the other third clamping component 63 is used to clamp the scanning NG product or the stuck NG product on the positioning fixture 42, so as to realize the replacement of the scanning NG product or the stuck NG product on the positioning fixture 42 with the product to be scanned on the transfer fixture 44. By setting the clamping direction of at least two third clamping components 63 to be perpendicular to the clamping direction of the second clamping component 62, interference from the second clamping component 62 can be avoided, enabling precise clamping of a single barcode-scanning NG product or a stuck NG product on the positioning fixture 42, and a single barcode-to-be-scanned product on the transfer fixture 44.

[0052] Furthermore, at least two third gripping components 63 are symmetrically arranged along the axis of the output end of the picking robot 61. When a replacement is required, the output end of the picking robot 61 can be rotated 180 degrees along its axis to interchange the positions of the two third gripping components 63, which can reduce adjustment steps and improve replacement efficiency.

[0053] In this embodiment, the automatic barcode scanning and sorting device also includes a barcode-scanning NG placement area 7 and a gated NG placement area 8. The barcode-scanning NG placement area 7 is used to store barcode-scanning NG products, and the gated NG placement area 8 is used to store gated NG products. One row of mounting positions of the transfer fixture 44 is used to carry barcode-scanning NG products. When all the products to be scanned in this row are replaced with barcode-scanning NG products, the loading robot 51 can drive the first clamping component 52 to transfer all barcode-scanning NG products to the barcode-scanning NG placement area 7 in one go. The other row of mounting positions of the transfer fixture 44 is used to carry gated NG products. When all the products to be scanned in this row are replaced with gated NG products, the loading robot 51 can drive the first clamping component 52 to transfer all gated NG products to the gated NG placement area 8 in one go, thereby facilitating the sorting and recycling of barcode-scanning NG products and gated NG products.

[0054] Specifically, the first clamping assembly 52, the second clamping assembly 62, and the third clamping assembly 63 all include a product clamping drive component 521 and a product gripper 522 that is pulsatorically connected to the product clamping drive component 521. Their specific structures are prior art and will not be described in detail here. The product clamping drive component 521 includes, but is not limited to, a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric cylinder. In other embodiments, the first clamping assembly 52, the second clamping assembly 62, and the third clamping assembly 63 may also include an air source and a suction cup connected to the air source; this is not limited here.

[0055] like Figure 7 As shown, the barcode scanning NG placement area 7 is further configured as a pull-out barcode scanning NG retrieval drawer 10, which can be easily pulled out by staff to collect barcode scanning NG products. Similarly, the checkpoint NG placement area 8 is configured as a pull-out checkpoint NG retrieval drawer 11, which can be easily pulled out by staff to collect checkpoint NG products.

[0056] In addition, the automatic barcode scanning and sorting device also includes a full-pan alarm light for NG (Not Good) material collection. When the NG material collection drawer 10 is full, the alarm light illuminates to remind the staff to empty the NG material collection drawer 10. Similarly, the automatic barcode scanning and sorting device also includes a full-pan alarm light for NG material collection. Whenever the NG material collection drawer 11 is full, the alarm light illuminates to remind the staff to empty the NG material collection drawer 11.

[0057] Once the number of scanned and OK products reaches the specified quantity, they need to be boxed and packaged, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the automatic barcode scanning and sorting device also includes a box-closing code supply mechanism 9. The box-closing code supply mechanism 9 includes a storage component 91 and a barcode scanner 92. The storage component 91 stores the box-closing codes, and the barcode scanner 92 records the information of a specified number of scanned OK products into the box-closing codes. The output end of the picking robot 61 is also equipped with a code-grabbing component 64, which is configured to pick up the box-closing codes. The picking robot 61 can drive the code-grabbing component 64 to transfer between the storage component 91, the barcode scanner 92, and the OK product placement area 2. The picking robot 61 drives the code-grabbing component 64 to pick up the box-closing codes from the storage component 91 and transfers them to the output end of the barcode scanner 92 for information recording. After completion, the picking robot 61 drives the code-grabbing component 64 to transfer the box-closing codes to the OK product placement area 2, placing the box-closing codes on the scanned OK products for packaging together.

[0058] In this embodiment, the code-collecting component 64 is configured as a suction cup connected to the air source. Optionally, the code-collecting component 64 can also be configured as an adsorption plate with adsorption holes on its surface; this is not limited here.

[0059] Furthermore, the storage component 91 includes a storage structure 911 and a lifting component 912. The top of the storage structure 911 is open, and multiple lock codes are stacked inside the storage structure 911. The lifting component 912 is at least partially disposed inside the storage structure 911 and is used to drive the lock codes to move vertically. As the number of lock codes inside the storage structure 911 decreases, the lifting component 912 is used to move the lock codes upward so that the code-retrieving component 64 can pick up the lock codes.

[0060] Specifically, the storage structure 911 is formed by four L-shaped limiting members, and adjacent limiting members are spaced apart. The gap between adjacent limiting members allows for easy addition of a lock code to the storage structure 911.

[0061] The lifting assembly 912 includes a lifting drive and a lifting plate. One end of the lifting plate is located at the output end of the lifting drive, and the other end extends into the storage structure 911 through the gap between two adjacent limiting members. The lifting drive is used to drive the lifting plate to move vertically. Optionally, the lifting drive may include, but is not limited to, a cylinder, an electric cylinder, or a linear module, etc., which are not limited here.

[0062] like Figure 2 As shown, the scanning mechanism 4 also includes a first linear module 45 and a light source 46. The light source 46 and the camera 43 are both located at the output end of the first linear module 45. The first linear module 45 is used to drive the light source 46 and the camera 43 to move along the length direction of the scanning table 41, thereby scanning a row of products along the length direction of the positioning fixture 42. The light source 46 is used to supplement the light to the products on the positioning fixture 42 to illuminate the QR code, so that the camera 43 can scan the QR code on the product.

[0063] Specifically, the light source 46 can provide coaxial light that is coaxial with the lens of the camera 43, providing uniform and high-contrast illumination to the scanning area, reducing shadows and reflections, and improving the accuracy and success rate of scanning. The light source 46 can also provide ring light around the lens of the camera 43, providing illumination to the scanning area from multiple angles, illuminating the edges of the QR code, making the positioning pattern of the QR code clearer, and assisting the camera 43 in fast positioning and accurate decoding.

[0064] The specific structure of the first linear module 45 is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0065] like Figure 2 As shown, the light source 46 and the camera 43 are positioned below the barcode scanner 41. Each mounting position of the positioning fixture 42 is provided with a clearance hole, which is used to avoid the QR code on the product so that the light source 46 and the camera 43 can illuminate and scan the QR code through the clearance hole.

[0066] In an optional embodiment, at least two positioning fixtures 42 are provided. These at least two positioning fixtures 42 are used to fix at least two different product specifications. The at least two positioning fixtures 42 are connected along the width direction of the barcode scanner 41. The barcode scanner 41 is provided with a side-push drive 47, which drives the at least two positioning fixtures 42 to move along the width direction of the barcode scanner 41, so that one of the positioning fixtures 42 is positioned on the scanning path of the camera 43. By providing at least two positioning fixtures 42 suitable for different product specifications, the versatility of the automatic barcode scanning and sorting device can be improved, production needs can be met, and production costs can be reduced. The side-push drive 47 includes, but is not limited to, cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, or electric cylinders, etc., and is not limited thereto.

[0067] Similarly, the transfer fixture 44 and the positioning fixture 42 correspond one-to-one and are used to carry at least two different specifications of products.

[0068] Each mounting position of the positioning fixture 42 and the transfer fixture 44 is equipped with a sensor to detect whether the product is installed in place. Optionally, the sensor may include, but is not limited to, photoelectric sensors or electromagnetic sensors, etc., which are not limited here.

[0069] like Figure 1 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the automatic barcode scanning and sorting device in this embodiment also includes an empty pallet placement area 12 and a pallet handling module 13. The barcode scanning and loading area 1, the empty pallet placement area 12, and the OK product placement area 2 are arranged alternately. The pallet handling module 13 is used to transfer pallets 3 between the barcode scanning and loading area 1, the empty pallet placement area 12, and the OK product placement area 2. When all the products in the pallet 3 of the barcode scanning and loading area 1 are taken out, the pallet handling module 13 can transfer the empty pallet 3 to the empty pallet placement area 12 for temporary storage. When the pallet 3 of the OK product placement area 2 is full of products, the pallet handling module 13 can transfer the empty pallet 3 of the empty pallet placement area 12 to the OK product placement area 2 to carry products. When there is a redundancy of empty pallets 3, the staff can take out the empty pallets 3 of the empty pallet placement area 12.

[0070] The pallet 3 handling module includes a second linear module 131, a lifting drive 132, a pallet clamping drive 133, and a pallet gripper 134. The pallet clamping drive 133 is convexly connected to the pallet gripper 134 and is used to drive the pallet gripper 134 to clamp or release the pallet 3. The lifting drive 132 is convexly connected to the pallet clamping drive 133 and is used to drive the pallet gripper 134 to move the pallet 3 vertically. The second linear module 131 is convexly connected to the lifting drive 132 and is used to drive the pallet gripper 134 to move the pallet 3 along the arrangement direction of the barcode scanning and loading area 1, the empty pallet placement area 12, and the OK product placement area 2. The lifting drive 132 and the pallet clamping drive 133 include, but are not limited to, cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, or electric cylinders.

[0071] Similarly, the specific structure of the second linear module 131 is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0072] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the automatic barcode scanning and sorting device in this embodiment also includes a pallet loading port 14 and a first transport mechanism 15, which can transfer the pallet 3 from the pallet loading port 14 to the barcode scanning and loading area 1.

[0073] Furthermore, the automatic barcode scanning and sorting device also includes an empty pallet outlet 16 and a second transport mechanism 17, which is capable of transferring pallets 3 from the empty pallet placement area 12 to the empty pallet outlet 16.

[0074] Furthermore, the automatic barcode scanning and sorting device also includes a barcode-scanned pallet outlet 18 and a third transport mechanism 19, which can transfer the pallet 3 from the OK product placement area 2 to the barcode-scanned pallet outlet 18.

[0075] Specifically, the first transport mechanism 15, the second transport mechanism 17 and the third transport mechanism 19 each include a horizontal conveying component 151 and a lifting conveying component 152. The horizontal conveying component 151 is used to convey the pallet 3 in the horizontal direction, and the lifting conveying component 152 is disposed at one end of the horizontal conveying component 151 and is used to convey the pallet 3 in the vertical direction.

[0076] The horizontal conveying assembly 151 includes a first drive motor and a first conveyor belt, the first drive motor being used to drive the first belt to roll in the horizontal direction; the vertical conveying assembly 152 includes a second drive motor and a second conveyor belt, the second drive motor being used to drive the second belt to roll in the vertical direction.

[0077] Furthermore, this embodiment also provides an automated sorting and packaging production line, including a packing mechanism and an automated barcode scanning and sorting device according to any of the above embodiments. The packing mechanism is configured to pack scanned and successfully packaged products. By adopting the automated barcode scanning and sorting device of this embodiment, the problems of high operational difficulty, low barcode yield, high labor costs, and low efficiency in the existing product packaging process can be solved. It realizes the automation of product scanning, sorting, and packaging operations, improves production efficiency and accuracy, and reduces production costs.

[0078] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic barcode scanning and sorting device, characterized in that, include: QR code feeding area (1); OK product placement area (2); The tray (3) is configured to carry products and can be placed in the barcode loading area (1) and the OK product placement area (2). The scanning mechanism (4) includes a scanning station (41), a positioning fixture (42), and a camera (43). The positioning fixture (42) is set on the scanning station (41) and is used to position the product so that the position of the QR code on the product is fixed. The camera (43) is configured to scan the QR code of the product on the positioning fixture (42) and classify the product into scan-not-good, check-not-good, or scan-not-good products according to the scanning result. The feeding mechanism (5) is configured to transfer the product to be scanned, carried on the tray (3) in the barcode feeding area (1), to the positioning fixture (42); The material handling mechanism (6) is configured to transfer the scanned OK product on the positioning fixture (42) to the tray (3) of the OK product placement area (2), and is capable of removing the scanned NG product and the stuck NG product from the positioning fixture (42); The barcode scanning station (41) is also equipped with a transfer fixture (44), which can carry multiple products to be scanned. When the camera (43) detects the NG product to be scanned or the NG product to be blocked on the positioning fixture (42), the material handling mechanism (6) can exchange the NG product to be scanned or the NG product to be blocked with the product to be scanned on the transfer fixture (44). The automatic barcode scanning and sorting device also includes a box lock code supply mechanism (9), which includes a storage component (91) and a barcode scanner (92). The storage component (91) is used to store the box lock code, and the barcode scanner (92) is used to input the information of the scanned OK product into the box lock code. The material picking mechanism (6) includes a material picking robot (61), and the output end of the material picking robot (61) is also provided with a code picking component (64). The code picking component (64) is configured to pick up the box lock code, and the material picking robot (61) can drive the code picking component (64) to transfer between the storage component (91), the barcode scanner (92), and the OK product placement area (2).

2. The automatic barcode scanning and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The loading mechanism (5) includes a loading robot (51) and a first clamping assembly (52). The first clamping assembly (52) is used to clamp the product. The output end of the loading robot (51) is connected to the first clamping assembly (52) for transmission, so as to drive the first clamping assembly (52) to move between the barcode scanning loading area (1) and the positioning fixture (42); and / or, The material handling mechanism (6) further includes a second clamping component (62) for clamping the product. The output end of the material handling robot (61) is connected to the second clamping component (62) for driving the second clamping component (62) to move between the positioning fixture (42) and the OK product placement area (2).

3. The automatic barcode scanning and sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The material handling mechanism (6) further includes at least two third clamping components (63). At least two third clamping components (63) are disposed at the output end of the material handling robot (61), and the clamping direction of the third clamping component (63) is perpendicular to the clamping direction of the second clamping component (62). The output end of the material handling robot (61) can perform three-dimensional rotational motion to switch the second clamping component (62) and the third clamping component (63) to clamp the product. When one of the third clamping components (63) is used to clamp the product to be scanned on the transfer fixture (44), the other third clamping component (63) is used to clamp the NG product or the NG product that is stuck on the positioning fixture (42).

4. The automatic barcode scanning and sorting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least two of the third clamping assemblies (63) are arranged symmetrically along the axis of the output end of the picking robot (61).

5. The automatic barcode scanning and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic barcode scanning and sorting device also includes a barcode scanning NG placement area (7) and a gated NG placement area (8). The barcode scanning NG placement area (7) is used to store the barcode scanning NG products, and the gated NG placement area (8) is used to store the gated NG products.

6. The automatic barcode scanning and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage component (91) includes a storage structure (911) and a lifting component (912). The top of the storage structure (911) is open, and a plurality of the gate locks are stacked inside the storage structure (911). The lifting component (912) is at least partially disposed inside the storage structure (911) and is used to move the gate locks in the vertical direction.

7. The automatic barcode scanning and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scanning mechanism (4) further includes a first linear module (45) and a light source (46). The light source (46) and the camera (43) are both located at the output end of the first linear module (45). The first linear module (45) is used to drive the light source (46) and the camera (43) to move along the length direction of the scanning table (41). The light source (46) is used to provide supplementary lighting to the product on the positioning fixture (42); and / or, At least two positioning fixtures (42) are provided. The at least two positioning fixtures (42) are used to fix at least two different specifications of products. The at least two positioning fixtures (42) are connected along the width direction of the barcode scanner (41). The barcode scanner (41) is provided with a side push drive (47). The side push drive (47) is used to drive the at least two positioning fixtures (42) to move along the width direction of the barcode scanner (41) so that one of the positioning fixtures (42) is located on the scanning path of the camera (43).

8. An automated sorting and packaging production line, characterized in that, The device includes a packaging mechanism and an automatic barcode scanning and sorting device as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the packaging mechanism is configured to pack the scanned OK products into boxes.

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