Code reader quick-release support and code reader assembly using same

Abstract

The utility model provides a code reader quick release support and a code reader assembly using the same, and relates to the code reader technology field, the support is used for installing a polaroid or a soft light plate on a code reader, the support comprises an installation portion, a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion, the first installation groove and the second installation groove which are communicated through the communication groove are formed in the installation part, the first installation groove is used for additionally installing the soft light plate, the second installation groove is used for additionally installing the polaroid, the polaroid or the soft light plate can be conveniently additionally installed on the support according to needs to form a quick-release assembly, use is flexible, the support can be shared, and the cost can be effectively reduced; the first fixing part and the second fixing part are detachably connected with the code reader, so that the quick release assembly is convenient to mount and dismount, the operation is simple, the efficiency is high, and the code reader cannot be damaged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of code readers, and in particular to a code reader quick-release bracket and a code reader assembly using the bracket. Background Art

[0002] QR codes and barcodes have been widely adopted in logistics information systems as a timely, accurate, reliable, and economical means of data entry. They are used to identify the identity of goods and packages. Barcode readers, as tools for identifying these codes, play a vital role in many fields.

[0003] Current barcode readers require the addition of a polarizer or diffuser in certain scenarios to better read barcodes made of different materials and qualities. Typically, this requires disassembling the barcode reader to install the polarizer window or diffuser. This approach is complex, inefficient, and hinders on-site debugging, and can also damage the barcode reader. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems in the prior art of adding a polarizing plate or a soft light plate to a code reader, which is complicated to operate, inefficient, not conducive to on-site debugging, and has the risk of damaging the code reader, the utility model provides a code reader quick-release bracket and a code reader assembly using the same.

[0005] The utility model discloses a quick-release bracket for a code reader, which is used to add a polarizing plate or a diffuser to the code reader. The bracket includes a mounting portion, a first fixing portion, and a second fixing portion. The mounting portion includes a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface arranged opposite to each other. A first mounting groove for adding a diffuser is provided in the middle of the first mounting surface, and a second mounting groove for adding a polarizing plate is provided in the middle of the second mounting surface. A connecting groove is provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the second mounting groove. The second mounting groove is connected to the first mounting groove through the connecting groove. The areas of the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are both larger than the area of ​​the connecting groove. The first fixing portion and the second fixing portion are respectively located on both sides of the second mounting surface. The first fixing portion and the second fixing portion are both connected to the mounting portion. One end of the first fixing portion away from the mounting portion and one end of the second fixing portion away from the mounting portion are both detachably connected to the code reader. In the installed state, the second mounting surface contacts the code reader, and the connecting groove is located directly in front of the viewing window of the code reader.

[0006] Preferably, the symmetry planes of the first mounting groove, the second mounting groove, the communicating groove, and the mounting portion are coplanar. Further, the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion are symmetrically arranged about the symmetry plane of the mounting portion.

[0007] Preferably, the area of ​​the first installation groove is larger than the area of ​​the second installation groove.

[0008] Preferably, the first fixing portion is provided with a first buckle, a first slot is provided on the code reader at a position corresponding to the first buckle, and the first slot cooperates with the first buckle. The second fixing portion is provided with a second buckle, a second slot is provided on the code reader at a position corresponding to the second buckle, and the second slot cooperates with the second buckle. Furthermore, the first fixing portion is provided with a first fixing hole at a position on the side of the first buckle away from the mounting portion, and the code reader is provided with a first mounting hole at a position corresponding to the first fixing hole. The second fixing portion is provided with a second fixing hole at a position on the side of the second buckle away from the mounting portion, and the code reader is provided with a second mounting hole at a position corresponding to the second fixing hole. The first fixing hole is connected to the first mounting hole, and the second fixing hole is connected to the second mounting hole via a locking member.

[0009] Another aspect of the present invention provides a code reader assembly including a code reader and the aforementioned quick-release bracket for the code reader. An end of a first fixing portion of the quick-release bracket remote from the mounting portion and an end of a second fixing portion of the quick-release bracket remote from the mounting portion are both detachably connected to the code reader. A second mounting surface of the quick-release bracket contacts the code reader, and a connecting slot of the quick-release bracket is located directly in front of a viewing window of the code reader.

[0010] Preferably, the code reader assembly further includes a polarizer, and the polarizer is disposed in the second mounting groove of the code reader quick-release bracket.

[0011] Preferably, the code reader assembly further includes a soft light plate, which is disposed in the first mounting slot of the code reader quick-release bracket.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the code reader quick-release bracket and the code reader assembly using the same of the present invention have a first mounting slot and a second mounting slot connected by a connecting slot provided on the mounting portion. The first mounting slot is used to add a soft light plate, and the second mounting slot is used to add a polarizing plate. This facilitates the installation of a polarizing plate or a soft light plate on the bracket as needed to form a quick-release assembly. The bracket is flexible to use, the bracket can be shared, and the cost is low. The first fixing portion and the second fixing portion are both detachably connected to the code reader, which facilitates the installation and disassembly of the quick-release assembly, is efficient, and will not damage the code reader. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0014] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of a quick-release bracket for a code reader according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a quick-release bracket for a code reader according to an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the assembly of a quick-release bracket for a code reader and a diffuser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the assembly of a quick-release bracket for a code reader and a polarizer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the assembly of a quick-release bracket for a code reader and a code reader according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to provide a further understanding of the purpose, structure, features, and functions of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the embodiments.

[0020] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The utility model provides a quick-release bracket 10 for a code reader, which is used to install a polarizer 100 or a diffuser 200 on a code reader 10'. The bracket 10 includes a mounting portion 11, a first fixing portion 12, and a second fixing portion 13. The mounting portion 11 includes a first mounting surface 111 and a second mounting surface 112 disposed opposite each other. A first mounting groove 1111 for attaching a diffuser 200 is provided in the middle of the first mounting surface 111, and a second mounting groove 1121 for attaching a polarizer 100 is provided in the middle of the second mounting surface 112. A connecting groove 1122 is provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the second mounting groove 1121. The second mounting groove 1121 is connected to the first mounting groove 1111 through the connecting groove 1122. The areas of the first mounting groove 1111 and the second mounting groove 1121 are both larger than the area of ​​the connecting groove 1122. The first fixing portion 12 and the second fixing portion 13 are respectively located on either side of the second mounting surface 112. The first fixing portion 12 and the second fixing portion 13 are both connected to the mounting portion 11. One end of the first fixing portion 12 away from the mounting portion 11 and the end of the second fixing portion 13 away from the mounting portion 11 are both detachably connected to the code reader 10'.

[0022] Usage process: When it is necessary to install the diffuser 200 on the code reader 10', first install the diffuser 200 in the first installation groove 1111 to form a diffuser quick-release assembly. If a polarizer is installed in the second installation groove 1121, remove the polarizer. Then, install the diffuser quick-release assembly on the code reader 10' through the first fixing portion 12 and the second fixing portion 13. At this time, the second installation surface 112 is in contact with the code reader 10', and the connecting groove 1122 is located directly in front of the window of the code reader 10'. Light enters the window of the code reader 10' through the diffuser 200, the connecting groove 1122, and the second installation groove 1121 in sequence, making the light entering the code reader window soft and reducing the light ratio. When it is necessary When installing the polarizer 100 on the code reader 10', first install the polarizer 100 in the second mounting slot 1121 to form a polarization quick-release assembly. If a diffuser is installed in the first mounting slot 1111, remove the diffuser. Then, install the polarization quick-release assembly on the code reader using the first and second mounting portions 12 and 13. At this point, the second mounting surface 112 contacts the code reader 10', the connecting slot 1122 is located directly in front of the code reader 10''s viewing window, and the polarizer 100 is adjacent to the code reader 10''s viewing window. Light passes through the first mounting slot 1111, the connecting slot 1122, and the polarizer 100 in sequence, entering the code reader 10''s viewing window, resulting in linearly polarized light.

[0023] The quick-release bracket for a code reader of this embodiment is provided with a first mounting slot 1111 and a second mounting slot 1121 connected by a connecting slot 1122 on the mounting portion 11. The first mounting slot 1111 is used to attach a diffuser, and the second mounting slot 1121 is used to attach a polarizing plate. This facilitates the installation of a polarizing plate or a diffuser on the bracket as needed to form a quick-release assembly. The bracket is flexible in use and can be shared, effectively reducing costs. The first fixing portion 12 and the second fixing portion 13 are both detachably connected to the code reader, facilitating the installation and removal of the quick-release assembly. The operation is simple and efficient without damaging the code reader.

[0024] In order to ensure the convenience of installation and disassembly of the bracket 10, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 5 A first buckle 121 is provided on the first fixing portion 12, and a first card slot 21 is provided at a position corresponding to the first buckle 121 on the code reader 10', and the first card slot 21 cooperates with the first buckle 121. A second buckle 131 is provided on the second fixing portion 13, and a second card slot 22 is provided at a position corresponding to the second buckle 131 on the code reader 10', and the second card slot cooperates with the second buckle 131.

[0025] Furthermore, to ensure the stability of the connection between the bracket 10 and the code reader 10 ′, a first fixing hole 122 is defined on the first fixing portion 12, located on the side of the first buckle 121 away from the mounting portion 11. A first mounting hole 23 is defined on the code reader 10 ′ at a position corresponding to the first fixing hole 122. A second fixing hole 132 is defined on the second fixing portion 13, located on the side of the second buckle 131 away from the mounting portion 11. A second mounting hole 24 is defined on the code reader 10 ′ at a position corresponding to the second fixing hole 132. The first fixing hole 122 and the first mounting hole 23, as well as the second fixing hole 132 and the second mounting hole 24, are connected by a locking member 20. The locking member 20 is, for example, a locking screw.

[0026] To ensure that light can fully enter the viewing window of the code reader 10 ′, the symmetry planes of the first mounting groove 1111 , the second mounting groove 1121 , the connecting groove 1122 , and the mounting portion 11 are coplanar. Furthermore, the first fixing portion 12 and the second fixing portion 13 are symmetrically arranged about the symmetry plane of the mounting portion 11 .

[0027] To ensure secure installation of the diffuser 200, the area of ​​the first mounting groove 1111 is larger than the area of ​​the second mounting groove 1121. This ensures that the contact area between the diffuser 200 and the first mounting groove 1111 is larger than the contact area between the polarizer 100 and the second mounting groove 1121. This compensates for the fact that the diffuser 200, unlike the polarizer 100, does not have both ends supported (one end of the polarizer 100 is supported by the second mounting groove 1121, and the other end of the polarizer 100 is supported by the barcode reader).

[0028] The present invention also provides a code reader assembly, comprising a code reader 10' and a code reader quick-release bracket 10 as described in any of the above embodiments. The first fixing portion 12 of the code reader quick-release bracket 10, at one end remote from the mounting portion 11, and the second fixing portion 13 of the code reader quick-release bracket 10, at one end remote from the mounting portion 11, are both detachably connected to the code reader 10'. The second mounting surface 112 of the code reader quick-release bracket 10 contacts the code reader 10', and the communication slot 1122 of the code reader quick-release bracket 10 is located directly in front of the viewing window of the code reader 10'.

[0029] Preferably, the code reader assembly further includes a polarizer 100 , which is disposed in the second mounting slot 1121 of the code reader quick-release bracket 10 .

[0030] Preferably, the code reader assembly further includes a soft light plate 200 , which is disposed in the first mounting slot 1111 of the code reader quick-release bracket 10 .

[0031] In actual use, the profile of the quick-release bracket's mounting portion is consistent with the profile of the end face of the code reader where the code reader window is located, thereby facilitating the quick-release bracket's attachment to the code reader while ensuring that light enters the code reader window only through the path of the first mounting slot, the connecting slot, and the second mounting slot. Although the quick-release bracket's mounting portion is rectangular in profile in the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to this; the first and second fixing portions of the quick-release bracket are in contact with the corresponding side faces of the code reader.

[0032] The utility model discloses a quick-release code reader bracket and a code reader assembly using the same. A first mounting slot and a second mounting slot connected by a connecting slot are provided on the mounting portion. The first mounting slot is used to install a soft light plate, and the second mounting slot is used to install a polarizing plate. This facilitates installation of a polarizing plate or a soft light plate on the bracket as needed to form a quick-release assembly. The bracket is flexible to use, and the bracket can be shared, which can effectively reduce costs. The first fixing portion and the second fixing portion are both detachably connected to the code reader, which facilitates installation and disassembly of the quick-release assembly. The operation is simple and efficient, and the code reader will not be damaged.

[0033] The present invention has been described with reference to the above-described embodiments. However, these embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, the technical features of the various embodiments described above may be combined as long as they do not conflict with each other. It should be noted that the disclosed embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention. On the contrary, modifications and enhancements made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention are within the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A quick-release bracket for a code reader, used to attach a polarizer or a diffuser to a code reader, characterized in that: The bracket includes a mounting portion, a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion, the mounting portion includes a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface arranged opposite to each other, a first mounting groove for mounting a soft light plate is provided in the middle of the first mounting surface, a second mounting groove for mounting a polarizing plate is provided in the middle of the second mounting surface, a connecting groove is provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the second mounting groove, the second mounting groove is connected to the first mounting groove through the connecting groove, the area of ​​the first mounting groove and the area of ​​the second mounting groove are both larger than the area of ​​the connecting groove, the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion are respectively located on both sides of the second mounting surface, the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion are both connected to the mounting portion, and one end of the first fixing portion away from the mounting portion and one end of the second fixing portion away from the mounting portion are both detachably connected to the code reader, In the installed state, the second installation surface contacts the code reader, and the communication groove is located directly in front of the window of the code reader.

2. The quick-release bracket for a code reader according to claim 1, wherein: Symmetrical surfaces of the first installation groove, the second installation groove, the communicating groove, and the installation portion are coplanar.

3. The quick-release bracket for a code reader according to claim 2, wherein: The first fixing portion and the second fixing portion are symmetrically arranged about a symmetric plane of the mounting portion.

4. The quick-release bracket for a code reader according to claim 1, wherein: An area of ​​the first mounting groove is larger than an area of ​​the second mounting groove.

5. The quick-release bracket for a code reader according to claim 1, wherein: A first buckle is provided on the first fixing portion, a first card slot is provided on the code reader at a position corresponding to the first buckle, and the first card slot cooperates with the first buckle; a second buckle is provided on the second fixing portion, a second card slot is provided on the code reader at a position corresponding to the second buckle, and the second card slot cooperates with the second buckle.

6. The quick-release bracket for a code reader according to claim 5, wherein: A first fixing hole is provided on the first fixing portion at a position on the side of the first buckle away from the mounting portion, a first mounting hole is provided on the code reader at a position corresponding to the first fixing hole, a second fixing hole is provided on the second fixing portion at a position on the side of the second buckle away from the mounting portion, a second mounting hole is provided on the code reader at a position corresponding to the second fixing hole, and the first fixing hole and the first mounting hole, as well as the second fixing hole and the second mounting hole, are all connected by a locking member.

7. A code reader assembly, characterized in that: The invention comprises a code reader and a quick-release bracket for the code reader according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein an end of a first fixing portion of the quick-release bracket for the code reader away from the mounting portion and an end of a second fixing portion of the quick-release bracket for the code reader away from the mounting portion are both detachably connected to the code reader, a second mounting surface of the quick-release bracket for the code reader contacts the code reader, and a connecting slot of the quick-release bracket for the code reader is located directly in front of a viewing window of the code reader.

8. The code reader assembly according to claim 7, wherein: It also includes a polarizer, which is arranged in the second installation slot of the code reader quick-release bracket.

9. The code reader assembly according to claim 7, wherein: It also includes a soft light plate, which is arranged in the first installation slot of the code reader quick-release bracket.

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