Code scanning device for steel coil conveying line and code scanning method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a code scanning device for a steel coil conveying line and a code scanning method thereof.The code scanning device comprises a computer system and the conveying line used for conveying steel coils, the conveying line is provided with a steel coil detection area, and the steel coil detection area is provided with a steel coil rotating mechanism, a steel coil occupation detection mechanism and a code scanning camera which are electrically connected with the computer system; the steel coil occupation detection mechanism is used for identifying whether a steel coil is conveyed to the steel coil detection area or not, the steel coil rotating mechanism is used for driving the steel coil located in the steel coil detection area to rotate, and the code scanning camera is located above the steel coil occupation detection mechanism. The code scanning camera is used for scanning and recognizing label codes on the steel coils located in the steel coil detection area and transmitting the scanned label code information to the computer system to be displayed. According to the invention, the label code of the steel coil on the steel coil conveying line can be rapidly and automatically scanned and identified, the scanned label code information is transmitted to the computer system for display, the transmission stability is good, and the input cost is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of steel coil label scanning technology, specifically to a scanning device and scanning method for steel coil conveying lines. Background Technology

[0002] Taking a cold-rolled steel coil production line as an example, after a cold-rolled steel coil is processed in the upstream unit, its information (such as steel grade, specifications, production date, etc.) needs to be printed as a barcode / QR code label. This label is then manually or automatically affixed to a relatively fixed position on the surface of the steel coil before it is transported to the downstream unit. Simultaneously, the label on the steel coil needs to transmit the coil information to the downstream unit during transportation. Currently, this process is mainly handled in two ways: 1. Manual handheld industrial barcode scanners are used to scan the label codes. The barcode scanners transmit the information to the downstream production line via wireless Bluetooth or other means.

[0003] 2. An industrial six-axis robot equipped with a camera is used to scan the label code and then send the steel coil information to the downstream production line through a wired interface.

[0004] The disadvantage of method 1 is that it increases the intensity of manual labor, and the wireless barcode scanner is easily interfered with during signal transmission due to the large number of wireless signals in the factory. The disadvantage of method 2 is that the price of industrial six-axis robots is too high, resulting in excessive investment costs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a barcode scanning device for steel coil conveying lines to solve the aforementioned technical problems.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows: a barcode scanning device for a steel coil conveyor line, comprising a computer system and a conveyor line for conveying steel coils, a steel coil detection area being provided on the conveyor line, and a steel coil rotation mechanism, a steel coil occupancy detection mechanism, and a barcode scanning camera being provided in the steel coil detection area, all electrically connected to the computer system. The steel coil occupancy detection mechanism is used to identify whether a steel coil has been conveyed to the steel coil detection area, the steel coil rotation mechanism is used to drive the steel coil located in the steel coil detection area to rotate, and the barcode scanning camera is located above the steel coil occupancy detection mechanism. The barcode scanning camera is used to scan and identify the label code on the steel coil located in the steel coil detection area and transmit the scanned label code information to the computer system for display.

[0007] Preferably, it also includes a fixed bracket, which includes a vertical pole and a horizontal bar located at the top of the vertical pole and extending horizontally to one side, with the barcode scanning camera mounted on the horizontal bar.

[0008] Preferably, the steel coil rotating mechanism includes a motor and a steel coil rotating roller connected by a drive. The motor drives the steel coil rotating roller to rotate, thereby causing the steel coil located on the steel coil rotating roller to rotate.

[0009] Preferably, the steel coil is a horizontal steel coil with a width ranging from 900 to 2000 mm and an outer diameter ranging from 900 to 2150 mm.

[0010] Preferably, the label code is a QR code or barcode, located on the upper half of the arc surface in front of the steel coil being conveyed, and the label code has a size of 15cm × 10cm.

[0011] The present invention also provides a barcode scanning method for a steel coil conveyor line, including any of the barcode scanning devices for steel coil conveyor lines described above, wherein the barcode scanning method includes the following steps: S1. Place the steel coil horizontally onto the conveyor line and convey it forward through the conveyor line; S2. The steel coil continues to be conveyed forward. The steel coil triggers the steel coil occupancy detection mechanism, thereby confirming that the steel coil has entered the steel coil detection area. The steel coil rotation mechanism then starts the barcode scanning camera. S3. The steel coil rotation mechanism drives the steel coil located in the steel coil detection area to rotate, thereby aligning the label code on the steel coil with the barcode scanning camera. The barcode scanning camera scans and identifies the label code on the steel coil in the steel coil detection area and transmits the scanned label code information to the computer system.

[0012] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: This invention enables rapid and automatic scanning and identification of the label codes on steel coils on the steel coil transport line through the coordinated operation of a steel coil rotation mechanism, a steel coil positioning detection mechanism, and a barcode scanning camera. The scanned label code information is then transmitted to a computer system for display. This eliminates the need for manual scanning with an industrial barcode scanner, reducing labor intensity and costs. Furthermore, the wired interface of the camera prevents interference during transmission, ensuring transmission stability. Compared to the scanning method of an industrial six-axis robot, this invention offers lower investment costs and higher cost-effectiveness. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Attached figures: 1 Computer system, 2 Conveyor line, 3 Steel coil inspection area, 4 Steel coil rotation mechanism, 5 Steel coil positioning detection mechanism, 6 Barcode scanning camera, 7 Fixed bracket, 8 Steel coil, 9 Label code. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings. These drawings are part of the disclosure of the present invention, primarily used to illustrate the embodiments and to explain the operating principles of the embodiments in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification. With reference to these drawings, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementations and the advantages of the present invention. Components in the drawings are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are generally used to represent similar components.

[0017] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the invention 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 the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0018] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0019] See Figure 1-2 As shown in the figure, as an embodiment of the present invention, a barcode scanning device for a steel coil conveyor line is provided, including a computer system 1 and a conveyor line 2 for conveying steel coils 8. A steel coil detection area 3 is provided on the conveyor line 2. The steel coil detection area 3 is equipped with a steel coil rotation mechanism 4, a steel coil positioning detection mechanism 5, and a barcode scanning camera 6, all electrically connected to the computer system 1. The steel coil positioning detection mechanism 5 is used to identify whether the steel coil 8 has been conveyed to the steel coil detection area 3. The steel coil rotation mechanism 4 is used to drive the steel coil 8 located in the steel coil detection area 3 to rotate. The barcode scanning camera 6 is located above the steel coil positioning detection mechanism 5 and is used to scan and identify the label code 9 on the steel coil 8 located in the steel coil detection area 3 and transmit the scanned label code 9 information to the computer system 1 for display. The barcode scanning camera 6 can also transmit information with other equipment on the production line via a wired interface. The label code 9 is a paper label affixed to the surface of the steel coil 8, and the label code 9 information specifically includes the steel grade, specifications, and production date.

[0020] This invention enables rapid and automatic scanning and identification of the label codes 9 on steel coils 8 on the steel coil transport line through the coordinated operation of the steel coil rotation mechanism 4, the steel coil positioning detection mechanism 5, and the barcode scanning camera 6. The scanned label code 9 information is then transmitted to the computer system 1 for display. This eliminates the need for manual scanning of the label codes 9 using a handheld industrial barcode scanner, reducing labor intensity and costs. Furthermore, the wired interface of the camera 6 prevents interference during transmission, ensuring transmission stability. Compared to the scanning method of an industrial six-axis robot, this invention offers lower investment costs and higher cost-effectiveness.

[0021] In this embodiment, the steel coil 8 includes ferrous metal coils and non-ferrous metal coils.

[0022] In this embodiment, a fixed bracket 7 is also included. The fixed bracket 7 includes a vertical pole and a horizontal pole located at the top of the vertical pole and extending horizontally to one side. The barcode scanning camera 6 is mounted on the horizontal pole.

[0023] In this embodiment, the steel coil rotating mechanism 4 includes a motor and a steel coil rotating roller connected by a drive. The motor drives the steel coil rotating roller to rotate, thereby driving the steel coil 8 located on the steel coil rotating roller to rotate.

[0024] In this embodiment, the steel coil 8 is a horizontal steel coil, that is, the axial direction of the steel coil 8 is a horizontal direction that is perpendicular to the conveying direction. In other words, the conveying direction is the front-to-back direction, and the axial direction of the steel coil 8 is the left-to-right direction, thereby ensuring the smooth and stable operation of the steel coil 8 conveying and scanning. The width of the steel coil 8 is in the range of 900~2000mm, and the outer diameter is in the range of 900~2150mm.

[0025] In this embodiment, the label code 9 is a QR code or barcode label code 9. The label code 9 is located on the upper half of the arc surface in front of the steel coil 8. The size of the label code 9 is 15cm×10cm, which is convenient for the barcode scanning camera 6 to quickly align and scan for recognition.

[0026] The present invention also provides a barcode scanning method for a steel coil conveyor line, including the barcode scanning device for a steel coil conveyor line described in the above embodiments, wherein the barcode scanning method includes the following steps: S1. Place the steel coil 8 horizontally onto the conveyor line 2, and convey the steel coil 8 forward through the conveyor line 2; S2, the steel coil 8 continues to be conveyed forward, and the steel coil 8 triggers the steel coil occupancy detection mechanism 5, thereby confirming that the steel coil 8 has entered the steel coil rotation mechanism 4 in the steel coil detection area 3, and then the barcode scanning camera 6 is activated; S3. The steel coil rotation mechanism 4 drives the steel coil 8 located in the steel coil detection area 3 to rotate, thereby aligning the label code 9 on the steel coil 8 with the barcode scanning camera 6. The barcode scanning camera 6 scans and identifies the label code 9 on the steel coil 8 in the steel coil detection area 3 and transmits the scanned label code 9 information to the computer system 1.

[0027] This barcode scanning method for steel coil transport lines can quickly and automatically scan and identify the label codes 9 of steel coils 8 on the transport line through the coordinated operation of the steel coil rotating mechanism 4, the steel coil occupancy detection mechanism 5, and the barcode scanning camera 6. The scanned label code 9 information is then transmitted to the computer system 1 for display, reducing the intensity of manual labor and labor costs. Furthermore, the wired interface of the camera 6 can prevent information from being interfered with during transmission, ensuring transmission stability. It also has a low investment cost and high cost-effectiveness.

[0028] Although the invention has been specifically shown and described in conjunction with preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes in form and detail made to the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims fall within the protection scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A barcode scanning device for a steel coil conveyor line, characterized in that: The system includes a computer system and a conveyor line for transporting steel coils. A steel coil inspection area is set up on the conveyor line. The inspection area is equipped with a steel coil rotation mechanism, a steel coil positioning detection mechanism, and a barcode scanning camera, all electrically connected to the computer system. The positioning detection mechanism identifies whether a steel coil has been transported to the inspection area. The rotation mechanism drives the steel coils located in the inspection area to rotate. The barcode scanning camera is located above the positioning detection mechanism and scans the label codes on the steel coils in the inspection area, transmitting the scanned label code information to the computer system for display.

2. The barcode scanning device for a steel coil conveyor line according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a fixed bracket, which includes a vertical pole and a horizontal bar located at the top of the vertical pole and extending horizontally to one side, with the barcode scanning camera mounted on the horizontal bar.

3. The barcode scanning device for a steel coil conveyor line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steel coil rotating mechanism includes a motor and a steel coil rotating roller connected by a drive. The motor drives the steel coil rotating roller to rotate, which in turn drives the steel coil located on the steel coil rotating roller to rotate.

4. The barcode scanning device for a steel coil conveyor line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steel coils are horizontal, with a width ranging from 900 to 2000 mm and an outer diameter ranging from 900 to 2150 mm.

5. The barcode scanning device for a steel coil conveyor line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The label code is a QR code or barcode, located on the upper half of the arc surface in front of the steel coil being conveyed, and the label code measures 15cm × 10cm.

6. A barcode scanning method for a steel coil transport line, characterized in that: The scanning device for a steel coil conveyor line, as described in any one of claims 1-5, includes the following steps in its scanning method: S1. Place the steel coil horizontally onto the conveyor line and convey it forward through the conveyor line; S2. The steel coil continues to be conveyed forward. The steel coil triggers the steel coil occupancy detection mechanism, thereby confirming that the steel coil has entered the steel coil detection area. The steel coil rotation mechanism then starts the barcode scanning camera. S3. The steel coil rotation mechanism drives the steel coil located in the steel coil detection area to rotate, thereby aligning the label code on the steel coil with the barcode scanning camera. The barcode scanning camera scans and identifies the label code on the steel coil in the steel coil detection area and transmits the scanned label code information to the computer system.

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