A multi-directional scanning device

Abstract

The application discloses a multi-direction scanning device, comprising a rack, a scanning channel arranged in the interior of the rack, an inlet and an outlet of the scanning channel arranged on the rack respectively, products to be scanned entering from the inlet and discharging from the outlet, one or more top scanners arranged on the top of the scanning channel for top scanning, one or more scanners arranged on the side of the scanning channel for side scanning, and one or more bottom scanners arranged on the bottom of the scanning channel for bottom scanning. The application constructs a three-dimensional and omnidirectional bar code collection layout. No matter in which direction and in which posture the products enter the scanning channel, the one-dimensional and two-dimensional bar codes pasted on the surface of the products can be effectively covered and read by at least one scanner, so that the dead angle detection is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of scanning device technology, and in particular to a multi-directional scanning device. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life, products are typically labeled with 1D or 2D barcodes to record relevant information. This information can be obtained by scanning these barcodes; for example, in supermarkets and pharmacies, barcode scanners are used to read the barcodes when purchasing goods or medicine. However, this reading operation requires the product to be positioned correctly and the scanner to be directly facing the barcode. If the orientation is off, the barcode cannot be read. To address this issue, a multi-directional scanning device is designed to accommodate barcode recognition needs from different orientations. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a multi-directional scanning device is provided, comprising: frame; The scanning channel is located inside the frame, with its inlet and outlet located on the frame. The product to be scanned enters through the inlet and exits through the outlet. One or more top scanners are located at the top of the scanning channel for top scanning; One or more scanners are located on the side of the scanning channel for side scanning. One or more bottom scanners are located at the bottom of the scanning channel for bottom scanning.

[0004] Furthermore, the scanning channel consists of a vertical section and an inclined section, which are connected end to end. The vertical section is connected to the inlet, and the inclined section is connected to the outlet.

[0005] Furthermore, the machine frame is equipped with an inclined guide plate inside, forming an inclined section between the guide plate and the machine frame. A transparent plate is provided on the guide plate, and a bottom scanner is installed at the bottom of the guide plate. The transparent plate and the bottom scanner are positioned opposite each other.

[0006] Furthermore, the transparent panel is made of sapphire glass.

[0007] Furthermore, the inlet of the scanning channel is located at the top of the frame, and there is a connection port inside the frame, forming a vertical section between the connection port and the inlet.

[0008] Furthermore, the center of the connection port and the center of the inlet are on the same straight line.

[0009] Furthermore, the diameter of the inlet is smaller than the diameter of the connection port.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a guide groove, which is mounted on the frame and connected to the inlet of the scanning channel, for guiding and conveying the product to be scanned to the scanning channel.

[0011] Furthermore, the guide groove is a conical groove.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a multi-directional scanning device completely eliminates the restriction on the product conveying direction. By configuring scanners at the top, one or more sides, and the bottom of the scanning channel, a three-dimensional, omnidirectional barcode acquisition layout is constructed. Regardless of the direction or posture of the product entering the scanning channel, the one-dimensional and two-dimensional barcodes affixed to its surface can always be effectively covered and read by at least one scanner, thereby achieving blind-spot-free detection and stably ensuring recognition results.

[0013] It should be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and intended to provide further illustration of the claimed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a multi-directional scanning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a multi-directional scanning device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, further illustrating the present invention.

[0017] First, combine Figures 1-2 This invention describes a multi-directional scanning device for scanning and recognizing one-dimensional and two-dimensional barcodes on products, which has a wide range of applications.

[0018] like Figures 1-2 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a multi-directional scanning device comprising a frame 100, a scanning channel 200, one or more top scanners 300, one or more scanners 400, and one or more bottom scanners 500.

[0019] Specifically, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, the scanning channel 200 is located inside the frame 100. The inlet 201 and outlet 202 of the scanning channel 200 are respectively located on the frame 100. The product to be scanned enters through the inlet 201 and exits through the outlet 202.

[0020] Specifically, such as Figures 1-2As shown, one or more top scanners 300 are located at the top of the scanning channel 200 for performing top scanning. In this embodiment, the top scanner 300 is mounted on the top of the rack 100 via an arc-shaped support frame. One top scanner 300 is given as an example.

[0021] Specifically, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, one or more scanners 400 are located on the side of the scanning channel 200 for side scanning. In this embodiment, there are six side scanners 400, which are evenly distributed on the side of the scanning channel 200 to achieve 360-degree side scanning. The number can also be set according to requirements.

[0022] Specifically, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, one or more bottom scanners 500 are located at the bottom of the scanning channel 200 for performing bottom scanning. In this embodiment, one bottom scanner 500 is used as an example.

[0023] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, the scanning channel 200 consists of a vertical section 203 and an inclined section 204, which are connected end to end. The vertical section 203 is connected to the inlet 201, and the inclined section 204 is connected to the outlet 202. The product to be scanned enters through the inlet 201, passes through the vertical section 203 and the inclined section 204 in sequence under the action of gravity, and is finally discharged from the outlet 202.

[0024] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, the frame 100 has an inclined guide plate 601 inside, and an inclined section 204 is formed between the guide plate 601 and the frame 100. A transparent plate 602 is provided on the guide plate 601, and a bottom scanner 500 is installed at the bottom of the guide plate 601. The transparent plate 602 and the bottom scanner 500 are positioned opposite each other.

[0025] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, the transparent plate 602 is made of sapphire glass, which has excellent wear resistance and prevents wear and tear from affecting the scanning of the bottom scanner 500 after long-term use.

[0026] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, the inlet 201 of the scanning channel 200 is located at the top of the frame 100. The frame 100 has a connecting port 603 inside, and a vertical section 203 is formed between the connecting port 603 and the inlet 201. The center of the connecting port 603 and the inlet 201 are on the same straight line. The diameter of the inlet 201 is smaller than the diameter of the connecting port 603, ensuring that the product can smoothly enter the inclined section 204 from the vertical section 203.

[0027] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-2As shown, a multi-directional scanning device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes: a guide groove 700, which is disposed on the frame 100 and communicates with the inlet 201 of the scanning channel 200, for guiding and conveying the product to be scanned to the scanning channel 200. The guide groove 700 is a conical groove to facilitate the product falling into the scanning channel 200.

[0028] Working principle: The product is placed randomly on top of the rack 100. If the product is directly facing the inlet 201 of the scanning channel 200, it will directly enter the scanning channel. If the product is not directly facing the inlet 201 of the scanning channel 200, it will gradually slide into the inlet 201 of the scanning channel 200 under the action of the guide groove 700, enter the scanning channel 200, pass through the vertical section 203 and the inclined section 204 in sequence, and finally be discharged from the outlet 202. During the product flow, the top scanner 300, one or more scanners 400 and the bottom scanner 500 perform all-round scanning to identify the one-dimensional and two-dimensional barcodes on the product.

[0029] Above, refer to Figures 1-2 A multi-directional scanning device according to an embodiment of the present invention is described, which completely eliminates the restriction on the product conveying direction. By configuring scanners at the top, one or more sides, and bottom of the scanning channel 200, a three-dimensional, omnidirectional barcode acquisition layout is constructed. Regardless of the direction or posture of the product entering the scanning channel 200, the one-dimensional and two-dimensional barcodes affixed to its surface can always be effectively covered and read by at least one scanner, thereby achieving blind-angle detection and stably ensuring the recognition effect.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this specification, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0031] Although the present invention has been described in detail through the preferred embodiments above, it should be understood that the above description should not be considered as a limitation of the present invention. Various modifications and substitutions to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after reading the above description. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multi-directional scanning device, characterized in that, Include: frame; The scanning channel is located inside the frame, with its inlet and outlet located on the frame. The product to be scanned enters through the inlet and exits through the outlet. One or more top scanners, located at the top of the scanning channel, are used for top scanning; One or more scanners are located on the side of the scanning channel for side scanning; One or more bottom scanners are located at the bottom of the scanning channel for performing bottom scanning.

2. The multi-directional scanning device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The scanning channel consists of a vertical section and an inclined section, which are connected end to end. The vertical section is connected to the inlet, and the inclined section is connected to the outlet.

3. The multi-directional scanning device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The frame is equipped with an inclined guide plate inside, and the inclined section is formed between the guide plate and the frame. A transparent plate is provided on the guide plate, and a bottom scanner is installed at the bottom of the guide plate. The transparent plate and the bottom scanner are positioned opposite each other.

4. The multi-directional scanning device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The transparent panel is made of sapphire glass.

5. The multi-directional scanning device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The inlet of the scanning channel is located at the top of the frame, and the frame has a connecting port inside, forming the vertical section between the connecting port and the inlet.

6. The multi-directional scanning device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The center of the connection port and the center of the inlet are on the same straight line.

7. The multi-directional scanning device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The diameter of the inlet is smaller than the diameter of the connection port.

8. The multi-directional scanning device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a guide groove, which is disposed on the frame and communicates with the inlet of the scanning channel, for guiding and conveying the product to be scanned to the scanning channel.

9. The multi-directional scanning device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The guide groove is a conical groove.

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