Convenient code scanning equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of information scanning, in particular to convenient code scanning equipment. Comprising a base and an information scanning part, the information scanning part is connected with a computer through a data line or a Bluetooth module, the top of the information scanning part is provided with an extension column, the extension column is vertically installed in the base in a sliding mode through a lifting plate, and the extension column is rotationally connected with the lifting plate; a linear electric cylinder for driving the lifting plate to vertically move is mounted on the base; the linear electric cylinder is controlled to operate to drive the information scanning part to move towards the ground, so that the information scanning part is closer to goods placed on the ground, the trouble of carrying heavy objects is avoided for customers, the shopping convenience is greatly improved, labor damage caused by goods carrying is effectively avoided, and more comfortable and safer shopping experience is provided for the customers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of information scanning, in particular to a convenient code scanning device. Background Art

[0002] The application scenarios of barcode scanning devices are very wide, including the retail industry, logistics industry, medical health and public transportation. Specifically, they include handheld scanners, fixed scanners, embedded scanning modules and drone scanning devices. In order to improve the response speed of barcode scanning devices, image sensors and dedicated decoding chips are usually used, so that large amounts of data can be processed quickly, improving the reading speed and accuracy.

[0003] In the retail industry, in unmanned stores, in order to prevent the equipment from being damaged due to accidental loss, power cord entanglement or collision, fixed scanners are usually preferred rather than handheld scanners; however, when customers need to purchase heavy items, the heavier items need to be lifted to the working height of the fixed scanner, and this process may be slightly inconvenient. Therefore, the present application provides a convenient barcode scanning device. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the deficiencies in the above-mentioned prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a convenient code scanning device, which adjusts the vertical working position of the code scanner to make it actively close to the goods placed on the ground, thereby saving customers the trouble of carrying heavy objects, greatly improving shopping convenience, effectively avoiding labor injuries caused by carrying goods, and providing customers with a more comfortable and safe shopping experience.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0006] A convenient code scanning device is provided, comprising a base and an information scanning component, wherein the information scanning component is connected to a computer via a data cable or a Bluetooth module, an extension column is provided on the top of the information scanning component, the extension column is vertically slidably installed in the base via a lifting plate, the extension column is rotatably connected to the lifting plate, a linear electric cylinder for driving the lifting plate to move vertically is installed on the base, and a first motor for driving the extension column to rotate is installed on the lifting plate.

[0007] Furthermore, a switch I and a switch II are provided on the top of the base, and the switch I and the switch II are connected to the first motor and the linear electric cylinder through the wire I and the wire II respectively. The switch I is used to start the operation of the first motor, and the switch II is used to start the operation of the linear electric cylinder.

[0008] Furthermore, a transmission arc surface is installed on the outer side of the information scanning component, and an arc track is arranged at the bottom of the extension column, and the transmission arc surface is slidably connected with the arc track.

[0009] Furthermore, a fixed cover and a movable cover are installed at the side opening of the base, an elastic baffle is connected between the fixed cover and the movable cover, a counterweight is provided on the movable cover, and the lower end of the movable cover abuts against the top of the information scanning component.

[0010] Furthermore, a second motor is installed on the arc track, a transmission wheel is connected to the output shaft of the second motor, and the transmission wheel is connected to the transmission arc surface through friction transmission.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixed cover and the movable cover are both U-shaped structures, the inner sides of both ends of the fixed cover and the movable cover are provided with ridges, and the side of the base is provided with grooves corresponding to the ridges.

[0012] Furthermore, the elastic baffle is in a U-shaped structure, and the elastic baffle can cover the side opening of the base and both side edges of the base at the same time.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0014] 1. The convenient code scanning device of the utility model example controls the operation of the linear electric cylinder, driving the information scanning component to move closer to the ground, making it closer to the goods placed on the ground, saving customers the trouble of carrying heavy objects, greatly improving shopping convenience, and effectively avoiding labor injuries caused by carrying goods, providing customers with a more comfortable and safe shopping experience.

[0015] 2. The convenient code scanning device of the utility model example controls the operation of the first motor and the linear electric cylinder at the same time, drives the information scanning component to move vertically and rotate around the axis of the extension column, thereby increasing the scanning range of the information scanning component.

[0016] 3. The convenient code scanning device of the utility model example controls the information scanning component to tilt up or down to deal with the situation where the position of the QR code of the goods and the information scanning component do not correspond, thereby increasing the scanning efficiency of the device.

[0017] 4. In the convenient code scanning device of the utility model example, a counterweight block is provided on the movable cover, and the lower end of the movable cover is abutted against the top of the information scanning component, so that as the information scanning component is lifted and moved downward at the side opening of the base, the movable cover automatically rises and falls on the base, effectively shielding the first motor and the linear electric cylinder in the base to prevent external debris from entering the base, thereby ensuring the service life and aesthetics of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Other features, objects and advantages of the present application will become more apparent by reading the detailed description of non-limiting embodiments made with reference to the following drawings:

[0019] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the convenient code scanning device provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the information scanning component and the transmission arc surface provided in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the arc track and the extension column provided in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting plate, the first motor and the linear electric cylinder provided in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a fixed cover, an elastic baffle and a movable cover provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 11 base, 12 fixed cover, 13 elastic baffle, 14 movable cover, 21 information scanning component, 22 transmission arc surface, 23 arc track, 24 extension column, 25 lifting plate, 26 first motor, 27 linear electric cylinder, 31 second motor, 32 transmission wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The technical solution of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0026] The components of the embodiments of the present invention generally described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making any creative work shall fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" 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 it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts related to the utility model are shown in the drawings.

[0031] Embodiment 1:

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a convenient code scanning device, including a base 11 and an information scanning component 21, and the information scanning component 21 is connected to a computer via a data cable or a Bluetooth module.

[0033] The information scanning component 21 can use a LV3296 series barcode scanning camera or an OpenMV series open source barcode scanning camera.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, an extension column 24 is provided on the top of the information scanning component 21, and the extension column 24 is vertically slidably installed in the base 11 through a lifting plate 25. The extension column 24 is rotatably connected to the lifting plate 25. A linear electric cylinder 27 for driving the lifting plate 25 to move vertically is installed on the base 11, and a first motor 26 for driving the extension column 24 to rotate is installed on the lifting plate 25. A switch I and a switch II are provided on the top of the base 11. Switch I and switch II are respectively connected to the first motor 26 and the linear electric cylinder 27 through wires I and wires II. Switch I is used to start the operation of the first motor 26, and switch II is used to start the operation of the linear electric cylinder 27.

[0035] When using the convenient code scanning device of the present application to scan the QR code on the goods: open and close switch I and switch II to control the operation of the first motor 26 and the linear electric cylinder 27, drive the information scanning component 21 to move vertically and rotate around the axis of the extension column 24, thereby increasing the scanning range of the information scanning component 21;

[0036] During the above operation, as the information scanning component 21 moves vertically relative to the base 11, the information scanning component 21 is closer to the goods placed on the ground, which saves customers the trouble of carrying heavy objects, greatly improves shopping convenience, effectively avoids labor injuries caused by carrying goods, and provides customers with a more comfortable and safe shopping experience.

[0037] In order to ensure the service life and aesthetics of the equipment, Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, a fixed cover 12 and a movable cover 14 are installed at the side opening of the base 11, and an elastic baffle 13 made of latex material is installed between the fixed cover 12 and the movable cover 14, and a counterweight block is provided on the movable cover 14, so that the lower end of the movable cover 14 can abut against the top of the information scanning component 21. As the information scanning component 21 is lifted and moved downward at the side opening of the base 11, the movable cover 14 automatically rises and falls on the base 11, effectively shielding the first motor 26 and the linear electric cylinder 27 in the base 11, preventing external debris from entering the base 11, and ensuring the service life and aesthetics of the equipment.

[0038] Embodiment 2:

[0039] The features of this embodiment that are the same as those of the first embodiment are not described in detail. The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that: Figure 2-3 As shown, in this embodiment, a transmission arc surface 22 is installed on the outer side of the information scanning component 21, and the cross section of the transmission arc surface 22 is an inverted trapezoid. An arc track 23 is provided at the bottom of the extension column 24. The transmission arc surface 22 and the arc track 23 are engaged and slidably connected. A second motor 31 is installed on the arc track 23, and a transmission wheel 32 is connected to the output shaft of the second motor 31.

[0040] Start the second motor 31 to control the transmission wheel 32 to rotate, and use the friction transmission between the transmission wheel 32 and the transmission arc surface 22 to drive the transmission arc surface 22 to slide in the arc track 23, and control the information scanning component 21 to rotate up or down to deal with the situation where the position of the product QR code and the information scanning component 21 do not correspond, thereby increasing the scanning efficiency of the equipment.

[0041] Regarding the control method of the second motor 31 , an optional technical solution is: a switch III is provided on the top of the base 11 , the switch III is connected to the second motor 31 via a wire III, and the switch III is used to start the second motor 31 .

[0042] Regarding the control method of the second motor 31, another optional technical solution is: the rotation of the second motor 31 automatically responds to the opening and closing of switch I and switch II, and the second motor 31 is set to reciprocate within a constant angle range.

[0043] Embodiment three:

[0044] The features of this embodiment that are the same as those of the first embodiment are not described in detail. The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that: Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the fixed cover 12 , the elastic baffle 13 and the movable cover 14 are all U-shaped structures; so that the elastic baffle 13 can cover the side opening of the base 11 and the two side edges of the base 11 at the same time.

[0045] In addition, ridges are provided on the inner sides of both ends of the fixed cover 12 and the movable cover 14 , and grooves corresponding to the ridges are provided on the sides of the base 11 , so as to increase the installation stability of the fixed cover 12 and the movable cover 14 on the base 11 .

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and an explanation of the technical principles used. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the utility model involved in the present application is not limited to the technical solution formed by a specific combination of the above technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above technical features or their equivalent features without departing from the concept of the utility model. For example, the above features are replaced with the technical features with similar functions disclosed in the present application (but not limited to) by each other to form a technical solution.

[0047] Except for the technical features described in the specification, the other technical features are known technologies to those skilled in the art. In order to highlight the innovative features of the present utility model, the other technical features will not be described in detail here.

Claims

1. A convenient code scanning device, comprising a base (11) and an information scanning component (21), characterized in that: An extension column (24) is provided on the top of the information scanning component (21), the extension column (24) is rotatably mounted on a lifting plate (25), and the lifting plate (25) is vertically slidably mounted in the base (11); The base (11) is provided with a linear electric cylinder (27) for driving the lifting plate (25) to move vertically, the lifting plate (25) is provided with a first motor (26) for driving the extension column (24) to rotate, and the top of the base (11) is provided with a switch I and a switch II for starting the operation of the first motor (26) and the linear electric cylinder (27), respectively.

2. The convenient code scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transmission arc surface (22) is installed on the outer side of the information scanning component (21), and the transmission arc surface (22) is engaged and slidably connected with the arc track (23) at the bottom of the extension column (24).

3. The convenient code scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixed cover (12) and a movable cover (14) are installed at the side opening of the base (11); an elastic baffle (13) is connected between the fixed cover (12) and the movable cover (14); a counterweight is provided on the movable cover (14); and the lower end of the movable cover (14) is in abutment with the top of the information scanning component (21).

4. The convenient code scanning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second motor (31) is mounted on the arc track (23); a transmission wheel (32) is connected to the output shaft of the second motor (31); and the transmission wheel (32) is connected to the transmission arc surface (22) through friction transmission.

5. The convenient code scanning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixed cover (12) and the movable cover (14) are both U-shaped structures, and the inner sides of both ends of the fixed cover (12) and the movable cover (14) are provided with ridges, and the side of the base (11) is provided with grooves corresponding to the ridges.

6. The convenient code scanning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic baffle (13) is in a U-shaped structure, and the elastic baffle (13) can simultaneously cover the side opening of the base (11) and the two side edges of the base (11).

7. The convenient code scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The information scanning component (21) is connected to the computer via a data line or a Bluetooth module.

8. The convenient code scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The information scanning component (21) uses a LV3296 series code scanning camera.

9. The convenient code scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The information scanning component (21) uses an OpenMV series open source code scanning camera.

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