Annular code reading mechanism and beverage container recycling equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of code reading mechanisms of beverage container recycling equipment, and provides an annular code reading mechanism which comprises a plurality of code readers, the code readers are annularly and uniformly distributed at intervals, and the included angle between each code reader and the center line of an annular structure formed by the code readers is 70-80 degrees. On the basis, the possibility of blind area existence can be reduced, and the code reading success rate is improved. In addition, the utility model further provides beverage container recycling equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of barcode reading mechanisms for beverage container recycling equipment, and more particularly to a ring-shaped barcode reading mechanism and beverage container recycling equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous changes in market demand, more and more beverage bottles on the market are now using QR codes (including QR codes and DM codes) as product information labels. This makes the traditional circular arrangement of laser barcode readers limited in their reading range and unable to recognize and read these QR codes.

[0003] The limited number of barcode readers in a circular layout results in significant blind spots at certain angles or locations. These blind spots not only reduce the success rate of barcode reading but may also affect the efficiency of beverage container recycling. Theoretically, these blind spots could be eliminated by increasing the number of barcode readers, but this would undoubtedly increase the cost of the equipment significantly, posing a considerable challenge for companies seeking cost control.

[0004] Therefore, this application studies a ring-shaped code reading mechanism, which reduces the possibility of blind spots and improves the code reading success rate through the layout of the code reader. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to reduce the possibility of blind spots and improve the success rate of code reading.

[0006] On the one hand, the ring-shaped code reading mechanism provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A ring-shaped code reading mechanism includes multiple code readers, which are evenly spaced along a ring, and the angle between each code reader and the center line of the ring structure formed by the code readers is 70°-80°.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, this layout can ensure that there is a certain distance between adjacent barcode readers, reduce interference, avoid vertical light source reflection, and thus avoid affecting the barcode reader's reading performance; it can also ensure that the entire ring area is effectively covered, thereby reducing the possibility of blind spots, effectively identifying and reading the QR codes on beverage containers, and improving the barcode reading success rate.

[0009] Optionally, six barcode readers are provided, with the angle between the center line of the annular structure formed by the four barcode readers closest to the top and the barcode readers being 80°.

[0010] Optionally, the angle between the center line of the annular structure formed by the two lower barcode readers and the barcode readers is 75°.

[0011] Optionally, the angle formed by connecting the center point of the annular structure formed by the two lower barcode readers and the barcode readers is 60°.

[0012] Optionally, the center position of the two connecting lines of the lower barcode readers is on the same vertical line as the center point of the ring structure formed by the barcode readers.

[0013] Optionally, it also includes a mounting shell and a fixing bracket, wherein the fixing bracket is evenly spaced on the mounting shell, and the barcode reader is mounted on the fixing bracket.

[0014] On the other hand, the beverage container recycling device provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0015] A beverage container recycling device includes the aforementioned ring-shaped barcode reader.

[0016] Optionally, it also includes a bottle inlet and an identification compartment, with the annular barcode reader positioned between the bottle inlet and the identification compartment, the centerline of the bottle inlet coinciding with the centerline of the annular structure formed by the barcode reader.

[0017] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0018] 1. It can ensure that there is a certain distance between adjacent barcode readers to reduce interference and avoid reflection of vertical light sources, which would affect the barcode reader's reading performance; it can also ensure that the entire ring area is effectively covered, thereby reducing the possibility of blind spots, effectively identifying and reading QR codes on beverage containers, and improving the success rate of barcode reading.

[0019] 2. When a beverage container is inserted through the bottle inlet, the center line of the bottle inlet coincides with the center line of the ring structure formed by the barcode reader. Therefore, after the beverage container is inserted, the barcode reader effectively covers the area where the beverage container is inserted, reducing the possibility of blind spots and improving the success rate of barcode reading. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front sectional view of the ring-shaped code reading mechanism according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the ring-shaped code reading mechanism according to an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ring-shaped code reading mechanism according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a beverage container recycling device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Code reader; 2. Mounting housing; 3. Fixing bracket; 4. Main board; 5. Power supply; 6. Bottle inlet; 7. Identification compartment. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.

[0026] This application discloses a ring-shaped code reading mechanism. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 2 The ring-shaped barcode reader mechanism includes multiple barcode readers 1, which are evenly spaced along a ring to form a ring structure. Beverage containers are inserted from the center of the ring structure formed by the barcode readers 1. The angle between each barcode reader 1 and the center line of the ring structure is 70°-80°. In this embodiment, the position of a single barcode reader 1 refers to its center position. The center line of the ring structure formed by the barcode readers 1 is a horizontal line perpendicular to the center point of the ring structure, and also the center line of the bottle inlet 6. Therefore, after the beverage container is inserted, the angle between it and each barcode reader 1 is approximately 70°-80°. This ensures a certain distance between adjacent barcode readers 1 to reduce interference, while also ensuring effective coverage of the entire ring area, thereby reducing the possibility of blind spots, effectively identifying and reading the QR codes on the beverage containers, and improving the success rate of barcode reading.

[0027] Continue to refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, six barcode readers 1 are provided. The six barcode readers 1 are distributed in the upper left, upper right, left side, right side, lower left and lower right positions. The angle between the center line of the ring structure formed by the four barcode readers 1 closest to the top and the barcode readers 1 is 80°. Specifically, the four barcode readers 1 closest to the top are the barcode readers 1 located in the upper left, upper right, left side and right side positions.

[0028] In some embodiments, the angle between the center line of the annular structure formed by the two lower barcode readers 1 and the barcode reader 1 is 75°. The two lower barcode readers 1 refer to the barcode readers 1 located at the lower left and lower right.

[0029] In some embodiments, the angle formed by connecting the center point of the annular structure formed by the two lower barcode readers 1 and the center point of the barcode reader 1 is 60°. This allows for more comprehensive barcode scanning, further reducing the possibility of blind spots, ensuring the effectiveness of identifying and reading the QR codes on beverage containers, and improving the success rate of barcode reading.

[0030] In some embodiments, the center position of the connection line between the two lower barcode readers 1 is on the same vertical line as the center point of the annular structure formed by the barcode readers 1. That is, the two lower barcode readers 1 are symmetrically arranged along the central vertical line of the annular structure formed by the barcode readers 1. When a beverage container is inserted, the barcode readers 1 are not positioned directly below the beverage container, thereby preventing liquid dripping from the beverage container and contaminating the lens of the barcode readers 1, which would affect the barcode reading performance.

[0031] Reference Figure 3 In some embodiments, the ring-shaped barcode reader mechanism further includes a mounting housing 2 and a fixing bracket 3. The fixing bracket 3 is evenly spaced on the mounting housing 2, and each barcode reader 1 is mounted on a fixing bracket 3. The position of the fixing bracket 3 corresponds to the position where the barcode reader 1 needs to be installed. In this embodiment, the fixing bracket 3 is fixed to the mounting housing 2 by screws, and the barcode reader 1 is fixed to the fixing bracket 3 by screws, making it easy to install and remove. In this embodiment, the ring-shaped barcode reader mechanism also includes a main board 4 and a power supply 5. Both the main board 4 and the power supply 5 are mounted on the mounting housing 2, and the wiring harnesses of the six barcode readers 1 are connected to the main board 4.

[0032] The implementation principle of the ring-shaped barcode reading mechanism in this application embodiment is as follows: it can ensure that there is a certain distance between adjacent barcode readers 1, reduce interference, avoid vertical light source reflection, and thus affect the barcode reading performance of barcode reader 1; it can also ensure that the entire ring area is effectively covered, thereby reducing the possibility of blind spots, effectively identifying and reading the QR code on the beverage container, and improving the barcode reading success rate.

[0033] This application discloses a beverage container recycling device. (Refer to...) Figure 4 A beverage container recycling device includes the aforementioned ring-shaped barcode reader. In some embodiments, the beverage container recycling device further includes a bottle inlet 6 and an identification compartment 7, with the ring-shaped barcode reader disposed between the bottle inlet 6 and the identification compartment 7, and the center line of the bottle inlet 6 coinciding with the center line of the ring structure formed by the barcode reader 1.

[0034] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A ring-shaped code reading mechanism, characterized in that: It includes multiple barcode readers, which are evenly spaced along a ring, and the angle between each barcode reader and the center line of the ring structure formed by the barcode readers is 70°-80°.

2. The ring-shaped code reading mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The code reader is provided in six parts, and the angle between the center line of the ring structure formed by the four code readers near the top and the code reader is 80°.

3. The ring-shaped code reading mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The angle between the center line of the annular structure formed by the two readers below and the readers is 75°.

4. The ring-shaped code reading mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The angle formed by connecting the center point of the ring structure formed by the two lower barcode readers and the barcode readers is 60°.

5. A ring-shaped code reading mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The center position of the two connecting lines of the lower barcode readers is on the same vertical line as the center point of the ring structure formed by the barcode readers.

6. The ring-shaped code reading mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a mounting shell and a fixing bracket, with the fixing bracket evenly spaced on the mounting shell, and the barcode reader mounted on the fixing bracket.

7. A beverage container recycling device, characterized in that: Includes the ring-shaped code reading mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-6.

8. A beverage container recycling device according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a bottle inlet and an identification compartment. The ring-shaped code reading mechanism is located between the bottle inlet and the identification compartment, and the center line of the bottle inlet coincides with the center line of the ring structure formed by the code reader.

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