Scanning device

By introducing angle detection and motor drive angle adjustment in the scanning device, combined with the design of the fixed belt, the problem of low scanning efficiency of large-volume or large-weight items is solved, and efficient and convenient scanning operations are achieved.

CN223051716UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-01HUBEI CHINA TOBACCO INDUSTRY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421729249.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-22
Publication Date
2025-07-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When existing scanning devices deal with large volumes or heavy items, they are difficult to operate with one hand, resulting in inefficient scanning. Staff need to frequently adjust items to align the tags and increase labor intensity.

Method used

A scanning device is designed to detect the angle of the scanning component and the label through the detection device, and to adjust the angle of the scanning component by using the motor to drive the spindle to rotate, and fix it on the staff with a fixing belt and an adjustment belt, freeing hands to adjust the items.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the frequency of staff turning animals, reduces labor intensity, improves scanning success rate and efficiency, and improves the flexibility and operational convenience of the scanning device.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a scanning device which comprises a scanning part, a connecting part and a base which are arranged in sequence, the scanning part is provided with a detection device, the connecting part comprises a main shaft, a transmission part and a motor, the main shaft is fixedly connected with the scanning part, the main shaft is rotatably arranged at the top of the base, and the transmission part is fixedly connected with the main shaft. The transmission part is connected with a main shaft and the motor, a detection unit is arranged in the base, the detection unit is electrically connected with the detection device and the motor, and the detection device is used for detecting the angle between the scanning part and a label to be scanned. The motor drives the main shaft to rotate through the transmission part so as to adjust the angle of the scanning part. According to the utility model, the angle of the scanning component relative to the to-be-scanned label can be changed, thereby reducing the frequency of turning over objects by workers, reducing the labor intensity, improving the scanning success rate and improving the scanning efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of logistics equipment, and particularly relates to a scanning device. Background Art

[0002] Scanning devices are widely used in the logistics industry, and information can be quickly identified and input by scanning tags. Currently, most of the scanning devices used manually are handheld. Staff can move the scanning device according to the position of the tag for input, with high flexibility. However, when encountering large-sized or heavy items, it is difficult for staff to operate with one hand. Staff need to move the item with both hands to adjust the tag orientation, and then pick up the scanning device again for scanning after adjusting the tag. Moreover, it is difficult for staff to align the tag with the scanning device by adjusting the item, resulting in low scanning efficiency. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to propose a scanning device for the deficiencies of the above-mentioned existing technologies.

[0004] The utility model proposes a scanning device, which includes a scanning component, a connecting component, and a base arranged in sequence. A detection device is arranged on the scanning component. The connecting component includes a main shaft, a transmission member, and a motor. The main shaft is fixedly connected to the scanning component. The main shaft is rotatably arranged on the top of the base. The transmission member connects the main shaft and the motor. A detection unit is arranged inside the base. The detection unit is electrically connected to the detection device and the motor. The detection device is used to detect the angle between the scanning component and the tag to be scanned. The motor drives the main shaft to rotate through the transmission member to adjust the angle of the scanning component.

[0005] A preferred technical solution of the utility model: The transmission member includes a driven gear, a driving gear, and a chain. The driven gear is fixedly arranged on the main shaft. The driving gear is arranged on the output shaft of the motor. The chain is sleeved outside the driven gear and the driving gear.

[0006] A preferred technical solution of the utility model: The motor is a double-shaft motor, and the motor connects the main shaft through two groups of the transmission members.

[0007] A preferred technical solution of the utility model: It further includes a coil arranged at the bottom of the base. A power supply is arranged inside the base. The coil is connected to the power supply.

[0008] A preferred technical solution of the utility model: A cavity is arranged inside the base. A storage cover is arranged on the side wall of the base. The power supply and the coil are both fixedly arranged inside the cavity.

[0009] A preferred technical solution of the present utility model: It further includes a charging base, and a plurality of magnetic coils are arranged inside the charging base, and several of the magnetic coils are arranged on the inner side wall of the charging base.

[0010] A preferred technical solution of the present utility model: It further includes a lighting device arranged on the scanning component, and the lighting device and the detection device are arranged on the same end face of the scanning component.

[0011] A preferred technical solution of the present utility model: It further includes a fixing belt and an adjusting belt arranged on the base. The fixing belts are respectively arranged on both sides of the base. A plurality of adjusting holes are arranged on the fixing belt along its length direction. A plurality of fixing columns are arranged on the adjusting belt along its length direction. The fixing columns can be inserted into the adjusting holes to connect the fixing belt and the adjusting belt.

[0012] A preferred technical solution of the present utility model: A loudspeaker is further arranged on the scanning component, and the loudspeaker is electrically connected to the detection unit.

[0013] A scanning device of the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. The scanning component is rotatably connected to the base through a connecting component. The detection device is used to detect the angle between the scanning component and the label to be scanned. The scanning angle of the scanning component is adjusted through the connecting component according to the detected information, thereby changing the angle of the scanning component relative to the label to be scanned, reducing the frequency of staff turning over items, reducing labor intensity, increasing scanning success rate, and improving scanning efficiency;

[0015] 2. The base is provided with a fixing belt and an adjusting belt. By connecting the fixing belt and the adjusting belt, the device can be fixed on the body trunk of the staff to free the hands of the staff, enabling the staff to use both hands to adjust the items. Description of the Drawings

[0016] The drawings incorporated into the specification and constituting a part of the specification illustrate the embodiments of the present utility model and are used to explain the principles of the present utility model together with the description. In these drawings, similar reference numerals are used to represent similar elements. The following drawings in the description are some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a side view of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a front view of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the connecting component in the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic connection diagram of the scanning component and the base in the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 10, scanning component; 110, detection device; 120, lighting device; 130, speaker; 20, base; 201, ear plate; 210, cavity; 220, cover; 230, coil; 30, connecting component; 310, main shaft; 320, driving gear; 330, driven gear; 340, chain; 350, motor; 410, fixing belt; 411, adjustment hole; 420, adjustment belt; 421, fixing post; 50, charging base; 510, magnetic coil. Specific embodiments

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Apparently, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other arbitrarily.

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 . A scanning device includes a scanning component 10, a connecting component 30 and a base 20 which are connected in sequence. The scanning component 10 is used to scan and input label information. The connecting component 30 includes a main shaft 310, a transmission member and a motor 350. The main shaft 310 is rotatably arranged on the top of the base 20 and is fixedly connected to the scanning component 10. A detection device 110 is further arranged on the scanning component 10. The detection device 110 is used to detect the angle between the scanning component 10 and the label to be scanned. The motor 350 is connected to the main shaft 310 through the transmission member and drives the main shaft 310 to rotate, thereby driving the scanning component 10 to rotate to change the scanning angle of the scanning component 10, so that the scanning component 10 faces the label directly, thereby reducing the hand movements of the staff, reducing the labor intensity, improving the scanning accuracy and enhancing the scanning efficiency.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the scanning component 10 is used to scan the label on the article and input the article information. In this embodiment, the scanning component 10 is a common scanner on the market, so the function of the scanning component 10 will not be described in detail. The connecting component 30 is arranged at the bottom of the scanning component 10, and the scanning component 10 is connected to the base 20 through the connecting component 30.

[0025] The connecting component 30 includes a main shaft 310, a transmission member, and a motor 350. Specifically, two opposite ear plates 201 are provided on the top of the base 20, and the bottom of the scanning component 10 is disposed between the two ear plates 201. The main shaft 310 penetrates through the bottom of the scanning component 10 and the ear plates 201 to connect the scanning component 10 and the base 20. Both ends of the main shaft 310 penetrate through the ear plates 201 and are rotatably connected to the ear plates 201. The main shaft 310 is fixed to the bottom of the scanning component 10, so that when the main shaft 310 rotates on the ear plates 201, the main shaft 310 can drive the scanning component 10 to rotate relative to the base 20, thereby changing the scanning angle of the scanning component 10. Limit rings are fixedly provided at both ends of the main shaft 310. The limit rings are disposed outside the ear plates 201 and are in contact with the outer side walls of the ear plates 201 to limit the axial movement of the main shaft 310 and prevent the main shaft 310 from axially moving.

[0026] The transmission member includes a driving gear 320, a driven gear 330, and a chain 340. The driven gear 330 is fixedly provided on the main shaft 310. The driving gear 320 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 350. The material cylinder is wound around the outside of the driven gear 330 and the driving gear 320. The motor 350 drives the main shaft 310 to rotate through the gear chain 340, thereby realizing the adjustment of the scanning angle of the scanning component 10.

[0027] Preferably, in this embodiment, two sets of transmission members are provided. The motor 350 is a double-shaft motor 350. The two driving gears 320 are respectively fixedly provided on the two output shafts of the motor 350. The two driven gears 330 are respectively disposed near both ends of the main shaft 310. The two transmission members jointly act to drive the main shaft 310 to rotate, so as to improve the rotation stability of the scanning component 10.

[0028] A detection device 110 is provided on the scanning component 10 for detecting the angle of the scanning component 10 relative to the label of the item to be scanned. Specifically, the detection device 110 is provided at the scanning end of the scanning component 10. In this embodiment, the detection device 110 is an angle detector for detecting the angle of the scanning end of the scanning component 10 relative to the label of the item to be scanned. It further includes a detection unit disposed in the base 20. The detection unit is electrically connected to the detection device 110 and the motor 350 respectively, for receiving the data measured by the detection device 110, comparing the data with a set value, controlling the operation of the motor 350 according to the comparison difference, and then controlling the rotation of the main shaft 310, so that the scanning component 10 rotates, adjusting the scanning angle of the scanning component 10, thereby reducing the operation of manually adjusting the item, making the scanning component 10 scan directly facing the item label, and improving the scanning success rate and efficiency of the scanning component 10.

[0029] As another embodiment, the scanning component 10 includes a rangefinder and an angle detector. The rangefinder combines with the angle detector to detect the distance between the scanning component 10 and the article and the angle of the scanning component 10 relative to the article. The detection unit comprehensively analyzes the detection results to control the rotation of the main shaft 310 and adjust the scanning angle of the scanning component 10.

[0030] A lighting device 120 is further provided on the scanning component 10. The lighting device 120 and the detection device 110 are arranged on the same end face of the scanning component 10. The lighting device 120 is used to provide a light source when the scanning component 10 scans the label. The lighting device 120 can rotate together with the scanning component 10 so as to shine light directly on the label, reduce the reflection of the label, and facilitate the scanning component 10 to scan.

[0031] Preferably, a speaker 130 is further provided on the scanning device. The speaker 130 is electrically connected to the scanning component 10. When the scanning component 10 fails to successfully scan the label information, the speaker 130 can emit a sound to prompt the staff, and the staff can rescan.

[0032] A fixing belt 410 and an adjusting belt 420 are further provided on the base 20. Through the adjusting belt 420 and the fixing belt 410, the base 20 and the scanning component 10 thereon are fixed on the torso of the staff to free the hands of the staff. Specifically, in this embodiment, one end of the fixing belt 410 is fixedly connected to one side of the base 20, one end of the adjusting belt 420 is fixedly connected to the other side of the base 20, a plurality of fixing columns 421 are arranged along the length direction of the adjusting belt 420, and a plurality of adjusting holes 411 are arranged along the length direction of the fixing belt 410. The fixing columns 421 are inserted into the adjusting holes 411 to connect the fixing belt 410 and the adjusting belt 420. By changing the overlapping length of the fixing belt 410 and the adjusting belt 420, the surrounding perimeter of the fixing belt 410 and the adjusting belt 420 is adjusted to adapt to the different body shapes of different staff, and the base 20 and the scanning component 10 thereon are fixed on the staff to free the hands of the staff.

[0033] As another embodiment, the fixing belt 410 and the adjusting belt 420 can be Velcro that adheres to each other, or the fixing belt 410 and the adjusting belt 420 can be nylon belts with buckles, etc. All of them can surround the body by adjusting the length, so as to fix the base 20.

[0034] A cavity 210 is arranged inside the base 20. A power supply and a coil 230 are arranged inside the cavity 210. In this embodiment, the power supply is a battery. The power supply is connected to the coil 230. The power supply is connected to the motor 350 and the scanning component 10 through the coil 230. A cover 220 is arranged on the side wall of the base 20. The cover 220 is detachably connected to the side wall of the cavity 210. The power supply inside the cavity 210 can be replaced by removing the cover 220 to ensure the battery life of the scanning component 10.

[0035] Preferably, it further includes a charging base 50. A plurality of magnetic coils 510 are arranged inside the charging base 50. A number of magnetic coils 510 are arranged on the side wall of the charging base 50. The charging base 50 is connected to an external power supply, and the charging base 50 is used to wirelessly charge the battery inside the base 20.

[0036] Furthermore, a power controller is arranged inside the charging base 50. The power controller is electrically connected to at least one magnetic coil 510. The power controller drives at least one magnetic coil 510 to supply power, so that the charging base 50 has an adsorption ability, thereby fixing the charging base 50 on a metal object.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A scanning device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a scanning component (10), a connecting component (30) and a base (20) which are arranged in sequence. A detection device (110) is arranged on the scanning component (10). The connecting component (30) comprises a main shaft (310), a transmission member and a motor (350). The main shaft (310) is fixedly connected to the scanning component (10). The main shaft (310) is rotatably arranged on the top of the base (20). The transmission member connects the main shaft (310) and the motor (350). A detection unit is arranged in the base (20). The detection unit is electrically connected to the detection device (110) and the motor (350). The detection device (110) is used to detect the angle between the scanning component (10) and the label to be scanned. The motor (350) drives the main shaft (310) to rotate through the transmission member to adjust the angle of the scanning component (10).

2. A scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission member comprises a driven gear (330), a driving gear (320) and a chain (340); the driven gear (330) is fixedly arranged on the main shaft (310); the driving gear (320) is arranged on the output shaft of the motor (350); and the chain (340) is sleeved outside the driven gear (330) and the driving gear (320).

3. A scanning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The motor (350) is a dual-shaft motor, and the motor (350) is connected to the main shaft (310) via two sets of transmission parts.

4. A scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a coil (230) arranged at the bottom of the base (20); a power source is arranged inside the base (20), and the coil (230) is connected to the power source.

5. A scanning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A cavity (210) is arranged inside the base (20), a compartment cover (220) is arranged on a side wall of the base (20), and the power source and the coil (230) are both fixedly arranged in the cavity (210).

6. A scanning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also comprises a charging base (50), wherein a plurality of groups of magnetic coils (510) are arranged inside the charging base (50), and a plurality of the magnetic coils (510) are arranged on the inner side wall of the charging base (50).

7. A scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises an illumination device (120) arranged on the scanning component (10), wherein the illumination device (120) and the detection device (110) are arranged on the same end surface of the scanning component (10).

8. A scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a fixing belt (410) and an adjusting belt (420) which are arranged on the base (20); the fixing belt (410) is arranged on both sides of the base (20), the fixing belt (410) is provided with a plurality of adjusting holes (411) arranged along its length direction, the adjusting belt (420) is provided with a plurality of fixing columns (421) arranged along its length direction, and the fixing columns (421) can be inserted into the adjusting holes (411) to connect the fixing belt (410) and the adjusting belt (420).

9. A scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scanning component (10) is also provided with a speaker (130), and the speaker (130) is electrically connected to the detection unit.