Gluing-free waterproof cable fixing image type code scanning device

By combining the design of glue-free embedded nuts and sealing gaskets with countersunk screws, the problems of low cable fixing efficiency and difficult maintenance of image scanning equipment are solved. This achieves waterproof fixing while reducing costs and improving production efficiency.

CN223513542UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04NANJING BILIN INTELLIGENT IDENTIFICATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422692823.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-06
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-06

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Technical Problem

The existing method of fixing cables in image scanning equipment relies on glue, which results in low production efficiency, high cost, difficult maintenance, and easy glue overflow that leads to poor appearance. Furthermore, the cable must be scrapped along with the casing when it is replaced.

Method used

Using a glue-free method, the cable connector is fixed to the equipment housing by injection molding an embedded nut and a sealing gasket, combined with countersunk screws, to achieve a waterproof seal. This method is simple to assemble and easy to disassemble and replace.

Benefits of technology

While achieving waterproof cable fixing, it simplifies the installation process, reduces production costs, improves production efficiency, facilitates cable maintenance and replacement, and avoids waste of the outer casing.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a gluing-free waterproof image type code scanning device for fixing a cable, which comprises a cable joint and a lower shell, the tail part of the cable joint is connected with a handle, the periphery of the head part of the cable joint is provided with a cable hole penetrating through the bottom of the lower shell, the middle of the head part of the cable joint is provided with an embedded nut, and the embedded nut is connected with the handle. An installation groove is formed in one side of the bottom of the lower shell, a sealing gasket is placed in the installation groove, the head of the cable connector is installed in the installation groove and tightly presses the sealing gasket, and a countersunk head screw in threaded connection with the embedded nut is installed in an inner cavity of the lower shell. According to the utility model, the embedded nut is encapsulated and fixed on the cable joint during injection molding of the cable joint, the waterproof sealing gasket is sleeved on the cable clamp joint of the cable during assembly, and the cable joint is fixed on the shell by using the countersunk head screw in the lower cover, so that the waterproof and fixing requirements are met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of barcode scanning equipment technology, and in particular to an image-based barcode scanning device that provides waterproof cable fixing without the need for adhesive. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, due to size and structural limitations, the external cables of image scanning devices on the market are usually fixed with glue to meet the requirements for waterproofing and fixation.

[0003] Using glue has many drawbacks. Glue application requires clamping the cable to the casing and sealing it with AB glue. This is cumbersome for workers, requiring additional glue application fixtures, which indirectly increases production costs. It also takes longer, reducing production efficiency and hindering assembly line operations. Furthermore, it necessitates adding more fixtures for glue curing and is prone to glue overflow, leading to poor appearance.

[0004] If the cable has a problem and needs to be replaced or repaired, it must be scrapped along with the outer casing. After the glue is applied, the cable cannot be removed from the casing, resulting in increased costs and unnecessary waste. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an image-based barcode scanning device for fixing waterproof cables without the need for adhesive, so as to solve the problems encountered in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A video scanning device for fixing waterproof cables without glue includes a cable connector and a lower housing. The cable connector has a handle connected to its tail. The cable connector has a cable hole that penetrates the bottom of the lower housing on its outer periphery. An embedded nut is installed in the middle of the cable connector's head. The lower housing has a mounting groove on one side of its bottom. A sealing gasket is placed in the mounting groove. The cable connector's head is installed in the mounting groove and presses against the sealing gasket. A countersunk screw that is threadedly connected to the embedded nut is installed in the inner cavity of the lower housing.

[0008] In the above solution, a cable conduit is provided inside the handle, and a collecting groove is provided inside the cable connector. The top of the collecting groove communicates with the cable hole, and the bottom of the collecting groove communicates with the cable conduit. As a preferred solution, the cable hole is a circular hole structure, and at least two are provided on the cable connector. The collecting groove is a disc-shaped structure, and its bottom has a rounded corner at the connection with the cable conduit.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the outer peripheral end of the head of the cable connector is located within the mounting groove, and the bottom corner of the lower shell is provided with an inclined surface, with the mounting groove located on the inclined surface.

[0010] The above solution also includes an upper cover, the bottom of which has a protrusion, and the top of the lower shell has a groove that mates with the protrusion, with a sealing ring installed inside the groove. As a preferred embodiment, a circuit board is installed inside the lower shell, and an LED light board is installed on the top of the lower shell. LED beads are evenly distributed on the top of the LED light board, and the two sides of the LED light board are supported on the inner sides of the groove.

[0011] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: By encapsulating the embedded nut with rubber during the injection molding of the cable connector, and by placing a waterproof sealing gasket on the cable clamp connector during assembly, and then fixing the cable connector to the outer casing with countersunk screws inside the lower cover, the requirements for waterproof fixing are met. The overall installation is simple and easy to assemble, and it is also easy to disassemble and replace, facilitating maintenance without causing the outer casing to be scrapped, thus saving manufacturing costs. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The disclosure of this utility model is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same parts. Wherein:

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the head structure of the cable connector in this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model during implementation.

[0016] Numbering in the diagram: 1-Cable connector; 11-Cable hole; 12-Gathering groove; 13-Embedded nut; 14-Screw hole; 2-Lower shell; 20-Beveled surface; 21-Mounting groove; 22-Sealing gasket; 23-Counterhead screw; 24-Leg; 25-Groove; 26-Sealing ring; 27-Outer edge; 28-Inner edge; 3-Handle; 31-Cable conduit; 4-Circuit board; 41-LED light board; 42-LED bead; 5-Top cover; 51-Inner frame; 52-Front window glass; 53-Protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the technical means, creative features, achieved objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the utility model will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of this utility model, and therefore only show the relevant components of this utility model.

[0018] Based on the technical solution of this utility model, without changing the essential spirit of this utility model, those skilled in the art can propose various interchangeable structural methods and implementation methods. Therefore, the following detailed embodiments and accompanying drawings are merely illustrative descriptions of the technical solution of this utility model, and should not be regarded as the entirety of this utility model or as a limitation or restriction of the technical solution of this utility model.

[0019] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Example 1, such as Figure 1 As shown, an image-based barcode scanner is used to scan and identify barcodes on products, eliminating the need for adhesive application and providing waterproof cable fixing. The device includes a cable connector 1 and a lower housing 2. A handle 3 is attached to the tail of the cable connector 1 for handheld use. A cable hole 11, penetrating the bottom of the lower housing 2, is provided on the outer periphery of the cable connector 1's head. An embedded nut 13, made of M2.5 brass, is installed in the center of the cable connector 1's head, and a screw hole 14 is provided in the center of the embedded nut 13.

[0021] A mounting groove 21 is provided on one side of the bottom of the lower shell 2. A sealing gasket 22 is placed in the mounting groove 21. The head of the cable connector 1 is installed in the mounting groove 21 and presses the sealing gasket 22 to achieve a waterproof seal. A countersunk screw 23 is installed in the inner cavity of the lower shell 2 and is threadedly connected to the embedded nut 13. The countersunk screw 23 is an M2.5 stainless steel countersunk screw, which is easy to disassemble later through screw connection.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment, the outer periphery of the cable connector 1 is located within the mounting groove 21, serving as a seal to prevent dust from falling into the exposed joint of the cable connector 1. A bevel 20 is provided at the bottom corner of the lower casing 2, and the mounting groove 21 is located on the bevel 20. The bevel 20 facilitates cable installation, makes it easier to grip the handle 3, and also facilitates alignment with the barcode for identification.

[0023] In Example 2, based on the scheme of Example 1, a cable conduit 31 is provided inside the handle 3 to facilitate wiring. A collection groove 12 is also provided inside the cable connector 1. The top of the collection groove 12 is connected to the cable hole 11, and the bottom of the collection groove 12 is connected to the cable conduit 31. The cable enters the collection groove 12 through the cable conduit 31 and then enters the cable hole 11.

[0024] As a preferred embodiment, the cable hole 11 is a circular hole structure, and at least two are provided on the cable connector 1, which can be implemented as follows: Figure 2As shown, three holes are provided to facilitate the delivery of cables from different directions into the interior of the lower housing 2 for connection to the circuit board 4. The collecting groove 12 has a disc-shaped structure, and its bottom has a rounded corner at the connection with the cable conduit 31 to prevent wear on the cables.

[0025] Additionally, four support legs 24 are installed at the bottom of the lower casing 2. These legs 24 are made of rubber and provide flexible contact with the worktable, allowing the equipment to be placed on it. The bottom of the cable connector 1 should be located above the support legs 24 to avoid interference with the worktable.

[0026] Example 3, based on the solution of Example 1, please refer to... Figure 3 The device includes a cable connector 1 and a lower housing 2, as well as an upper cover 5. An inner frame 51 is provided on the upper cover 5, and a front window glass 52 is installed on the inner side of the inner frame 51. The internal structure of the image scanning device is protected by the front window glass 52.

[0027] The bottom of the upper cover 5 has a protrusion 53, and the top of the lower shell 2 has a groove 25 that mates with the protrusion 53. The interlocking of the two allows for easy installation via a plug-in method. A sealing ring 36 is installed inside the groove 25 to prevent dust from entering and also to provide waterproofing.

[0028] As a preferred embodiment, a circuit board 4 is installed inside the lower housing 2, and an LED light board 41 is installed on the top of the lower housing 2. LED beads 42 are evenly distributed on the top of the LED light board 41, and the two sides of the LED light board 41 are supported on the inner side of the groove 25. The groove 25 includes an outer edge 27 and an inner edge 28, which together form the groove 25. The two sides of the LED light board 41 are directly supported on the inner edge 28, and can even be directly fixed to the inner edge 28 by screws.

[0029] Example 4, based on the schemes of Examples 1-3, will be described in its overall implementation process.

[0030] Place a sealing gasket 22 on the head of the cable connector 1, insert the cable connector 1 into the lower cover 2, and fix the cable connector 1 inside the lower cover 2 with an M2.5 stainless steel countersunk screw 23, tightening it to press down the sealing gasket 22 to achieve a waterproof effect; fix the first circuit board 4 inside the lower cover 2 with screws; clip the second circuit board 4 onto the first circuit board 4, and fix the second circuit board 4 onto the lower cover 2 with screws; install a sealing ring 26 in the groove 25 around the lower cover 2; fix the lens module onto the LED light board 41; support the LED light board 41 inside the groove 25, and fix the LED light board 41 onto the lower cover 2 with screws; fix the front window glass 52 onto the upper cover 5; fix the upper cover 5 onto the lower cover 2 with screws, so that the upper and lower covers press down on the sealing ring to achieve a waterproof effect.

[0031] In summary, this utility model achieves this by encapsulating the embedded nut 13 with rubber during the injection molding of the cable connector 1, and during assembly, by placing a waterproof sealing gasket 22 onto the cable clamp connector, and then using countersunk screws 23 inside the lower cover 2 to fix the cable connector 1 to the outer casing, thus meeting the requirements for waterproof fixing. The overall installation is simple and easy to assemble, and it is also easy to disassemble and replace, facilitating maintenance without causing the outer casing to be scrapped, thereby saving manufacturing costs.

[0032] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A video scanning device for fixing waterproof cables without glue, comprising a cable connector (1) and a lower shell (2), wherein a handle (3) is connected to the tail of the cable connector (1), characterized in that: The cable connector (1) has a cable hole (11) that passes through the bottom of the lower shell (2) on the outer periphery of its head. An embedded nut (13) is installed in the middle of the head of the cable connector (1). An installation groove (21) is provided on one side of the bottom of the lower shell (2). A sealing gasket (22) is placed in the installation groove (21). The head of the cable connector (1) is installed in the installation groove (21) and presses the sealing gasket (22). A countersunk screw (23) that is threadedly connected to the embedded nut (13) is installed in the inner cavity of the lower shell (2).

2. The image-based barcode scanning device for fixing waterproof cables without adhesive as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (3) has a cable conduit (31) inside, and the cable connector (1) also has a collection groove (12) inside. The top of the collection groove (12) is connected to the cable hole (11), and the bottom of the collection groove (12) is connected to the cable conduit (31).

3. The image-based barcode scanning device for fixing waterproof cables without adhesive as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The cable hole (11) is a circular hole structure, and at least two are provided on the cable connector (1). The collecting groove (12) is a disc-shaped structure, and its bottom is provided with a transition rounded corner at the connection with the cable conduit (31).

4. The image-based barcode scanning device for fixing waterproof cables without adhesive as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The outer periphery of the head of the cable connector (1) is located in the mounting groove (21).

5. The image-based barcode scanning device for fixing waterproof cables without adhesive as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom corner of the lower shell (2) is provided with a slope (20), and the mounting groove (21) is located on the slope (20).

6. The image-based barcode scanning device for fixing waterproof cables without adhesive as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an upper cover (5), the bottom of which is provided with a protrusion (53), and the top of the lower shell (2) is provided with a groove (25) that matches the protrusion (53).

7. The image-based barcode scanning device for fixing waterproof cables without adhesive as described in claim 6, characterized in that: A sealing ring (36) is installed inside the groove (25).

8. The image-based barcode scanning device for fixing waterproof cables without adhesive as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The lower shell (2) is equipped with a circuit board (4) inside, and an LED light board (41) is installed on the top of the lower shell (2). The LED light board (41) is evenly provided with LED beads (42) on the top, and the two sides of the LED light board (41) are supported on the inner side of the groove (25).