Industrial code reader

By designing a shield, airbag, and duckbill nozzle structure on the barcode reader, the problem of scanning end contamination was solved, achieving a clean and aesthetically pleasing scanning end, and improving scanning accuracy and service life.

CN223770634UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06MUTONG TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422717811.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-08
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The scanning end of existing barcode readers is exposed to the external environment, making it susceptible to dust and contamination, which affects the scanning effect.

Method used

An industrial barcode reader was designed, which adopts a structure of a shield, an airbag and a duckbill nozzle. The shield is opened by flipping through a traction rope and rollers, the airbag provides elastic support and cleaning function, and the duckbill nozzle is used for automatic blowing and cleaning of the scanning end.

Benefits of technology

It effectively protects the scanning end from dust and dirt, ensuring cleanliness and aesthetics, improving scanning accuracy, reducing user cleaning hassles, and extending service life.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an industrial code reader, which belongs to the field of code readers and comprises a machine body, a scanning end electrically connected to one side of the machine body and a handle fixedly connected to the bottom of the machine body, connecting blocks are fixedly connected to two sides of the back of the machine body, shaft rods are movably connected to the inner sides of the connecting blocks, and shielding plates are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the shaft rods. The side, away from the shaft rod, of the shielding plate extends to the front side of the scanning end through the top of the machine body and shields the scanning end, a structure used for opening the shielding plate in an overturning mode is arranged on the back face of the machine body, and the structure used for opening the shielding plate in an overturning mode comprises a movable block fixedly connected to the back face of the handle. According to the code reader, the shielding plate is arranged, so that the scanning end can be effectively protected from being interfered by dust, dirt or other external factors, the scanning end is kept clean and intact in a non-use state, and meanwhile, the design of the shielding plate also increases the overall attractiveness and practicability of the code reader.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of barcode reader technology, and in particular to an industrial barcode reader. Background Technology

[0002] A barcode reader, also known as a barcode scanner, is primarily used to convert the coded information in barcodes or QR codes into a computer-readable format. This enables functions such as product tracking, production control, and automatic identification. A barcode reader is a device used to read barcodes or QR codes, which are graphic identifiers arranged according to specific encoding rules to represent a set of information.

[0003] According to patent application number 201921771807.X published on the China Patent Network, the patent title is "A Handheld Barcode Reader." The barcode reader has a protective frame on its front outer surface, a flash, and a reading lens. The reading lens is located on the upper outer surface of the flash, and the protective frame is located on the lower outer surface of the flash. A switch and an anti-slip pad are located on one side of the barcode reader's outer surface, with the switch positioned above the anti-slip pad. An inner groove, a telescopic mechanism, and a shoulder strap are located on the other side of the barcode reader's outer surface. The inner groove is located at both ends of the telescopic mechanism, and the shoulder strap is located on one side of the telescopic mechanism's outer surface. A battery holder is installed on the lower outer surface of the barcode reader. This handheld barcode reader, with its protective frame, prevents irreversible damage from drops. Furthermore, when needed while out and about, the barcode reader can be carried on the body using the telescopic mechanism, without taking up space for other items, thus offering better usability.

[0004] However, the scanning end of existing barcode readers is directly exposed to the external environment, and there is a lot of dust in the industrial environment. The exposed scanning end is easily contaminated by dust, which affects the scanning effect. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that the scanning end exposed to the outside in the prior art is easily polluted by the environment, and to propose an industrial barcode reader.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An industrial barcode reader, comprising a body;

[0008] The scanning end is electrically connected to one side of the machine body;

[0009] A handle that is fixedly attached to the bottom of the machine body;

[0010] Both sides of the back of the machine body are fixedly connected to connecting blocks. A shaft is movably connected to the inner side of the connecting blocks. A baffle is fixedly connected to the surface of the shaft. The side of the baffle away from the shaft extends through the top of the machine body to the front of the scanning end and blocks the scanning end. The back of the machine body is provided with a structure for flipping and opening the baffle.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the structure for flipping and opening the cover includes a movable block fixedly connected to the back of the handle. A paddle is hinged to the inner side of the movable block via a pin. An extension plate is fixedly connected to the top of the paddle. A force plate is fixedly connected to the side of the cover near the shaft. A traction rope is fixedly connected to the bottom of the force plate. The side of the traction rope away from the force plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the extension plate. When the paddle is squeezed and swings around the pin, the traction rope can be used to pull the cover frame to flip.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a roller is fixedly connected to the back of the machine body, and the traction rope is hung on the surface of the roller and slidably connected to the roller.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a protective cover is fixedly connected to the back of the machine body, and the rollers, extension plates and force plates are all located inside the protective cover.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this application, an airbag is fixedly connected to the top of the body, the airbag is elastic, and the side of the airbag away from the body is fixedly connected to the bottom of the baffle.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the surface of the baffle plate is connected to a duckbill nozzle, the output end of the duckbill nozzle faces the scanning end, the surface of the duckbill nozzle is connected to a connecting pipe, the end of the connecting pipe away from the duckbill nozzle passes through the baffle plate and is connected to the airbag, and during the contraction of the airbag, the internal airflow can be pressurized and delivered to the inside of the duckbill nozzle through the connecting pipe to purge the scanning end.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an industrial barcode reader with the following advantages:

[0017] 1. This industrial barcode reader, by setting up a shield, can effectively protect the scanning end from dust, dirt or other external factors, ensuring that the scanning end remains clean and intact when not in use. At the same time, the design of the shield also increases the overall aesthetics and practicality of the barcode reader.

[0018] 2. This industrial barcode reader features a structure designed for flipping open the cover, allowing users to easily flip and open the cover without the need for additional tools or complicated steps. Furthermore, the traction rope design ensures that the cover can be flipped smoothly and steadily, preventing damage or malfunction due to improper operation.

[0019] 3. This industrial barcode reader, through the design of rollers, can further reduce the friction and resistance of the traction rope during the flipping of the cover, making the cover easier to flip. At the same time, the rollers can also protect the traction rope from wear and damage, extending the service life of the barcode reader.

[0020] 4. This industrial barcode reader, with its protective cover design, can protect the internal components of the barcode reader from dust, dirt or other external factors, ensuring the normal operation and stability of the barcode reader, preventing users from being injured by the flip structure, and at the same time, the protective cover can also increase the overall aesthetics and safety of the barcode reader.

[0021] 5. This industrial barcode reader, through its airbag design, can provide a certain degree of cushioning and support for the shield, reducing the impact and vibration of the shield during the flipping process. At the same time, the elasticity of the airbag can also make the shield fit better against the machine surface after flipping, maintaining the overall stability and aesthetics.

[0022] 6. This industrial barcode reader, through the design of the duckbill nozzle and airbag, can realize the automatic blowing function of the scanning end, effectively removing dust, dirt or other impurities on the scanning end. This not only improves the scanning accuracy and precision of the barcode reader, but also reduces the trouble and cost of manual cleaning of the scanning end by users. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the right-side structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the left-side structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the shielding plate structure of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Body; 2. Scanning end; 3. Handle; 4. Connecting block; 5. Shaft; 6. Baffle plate; 7. Movable block; 8. Paddle; 9. Extension plate; 10. Force plate; 11. Traction rope; 12. Roller; 13. Protective cover; 14. Airbag; 15. Duckbill nozzle; 16. Connecting pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example 1:

[0029] Reference Figure 1-4 An industrial barcode reader, comprising a body 1;

[0030] The scanning end 2 is electrically connected to one side of the machine body 1;

[0031] The handle 3 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the body 1;

[0032] The device is characterized in that connecting blocks 4 are fixedly connected to both sides of the back of the body 1, and shafts 5 are movably connected to the inner side of the connecting blocks 4. A baffle plate 6 is fixedly connected to the surface of the shaft 5. The side of the baffle plate 6 away from the shaft 5 extends through the top of the body 1 to the front of the scanning end 2 and blocks the scanning end 2. The back of the body 1 is provided with a structure for flipping open the baffle plate 6. By setting the baffle plate 6, the scanning end 2 can be effectively protected from dust, dirt or other external factors, ensuring that the scanning end 2 remains clean and intact when not in use. At the same time, the design of the baffle plate 6 also increases the overall aesthetics and practicality of the barcode reader. The structure for flipping open the baffle plate 6 includes a movable block 7 fixedly connected to the back of the handle 3. A lever 8 is hinged to the inner side of the movable block 7 by a pin. An extension plate 9 is fixedly connected to the top of the lever 8. A force plate 10 is fixedly connected to the side of the baffle plate 6 near the shaft 5. A traction rope 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the force plate 10. The traction rope 11 is located away from the force plate. One side of the 10 is fixedly connected to the surface of the extension plate 9. When the lever 8 is squeezed and swings around the pin, the traction rope 11 can be used to pull the shield frame to flip. A roller 12 is fixedly connected to the back of the body 1. The traction rope 11 is hung on the surface of the roller 12 and slidably connected to the roller 12. A protective cover 13 is fixedly connected to the back of the body 1. The roller 12, extension plate 9 and force plate 10 are all located inside the protective cover 13. An airbag 14 is fixedly connected to the top of the body 1. The airbag 14 has The airbag 14 is elastic, and the side of the airbag 14 away from the body 1 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the baffle plate 6. The surface of the baffle plate 6 is connected to the duckbill nozzle 15, the output end of the duckbill nozzle 15 faces the scanning end 2, and the surface of the duckbill nozzle 15 is connected to the connecting tube 16. The end of the connecting tube 16 away from the duckbill nozzle 15 passes through the baffle plate 6 and is connected to the airbag 14. During the contraction of the airbag 14, the airflow inside can be pressurized and delivered to the inside of the duckbill nozzle 15 through the connecting tube 16 and blow the scanning end 2.

[0033] Specifically, when this industrial barcode reader is in operation / use: The industrial barcode reader mainly consists of a body 1, a scanning end 2, a handle 3, a connecting block 4, a shaft 5, a shield 6, and a structure for flipping and opening the shield 6. In the normal non-use state, the shield 6 is movably connected to the connecting blocks 4 on both sides of the back of the body 1 via the shaft 5. One side of the shield 6 extends from the top of the body 1 to the front of the scanning end 2, shielding the scanning end 2 to protect it from dust, dirt, or other external interference. When scanning is required, the reader first needs to press the lever 8 with the thumb, causing the lever 8 to swing around the pin. During the swinging process of the lever 8, it will be pulled by the traction rope 11. The plate 10 drives the shield 6 to rotate around the shaft 5, thereby opening the shield 6 and exposing the scanning end 2. After the shield 6 is opened, the user can align the barcode or QR code to be scanned with the scanning end 2 for scanning. An airbag 14 is also fixed on the top of the machine body 1. The airbag 14 is elastic. During or after scanning, the airbag 14 uses its elasticity to pull the shield 6 back to its original position. At the same time, the airbag 14 contracts. During the contraction of the airbag 14, if dust or dirt accumulates on the scanning end 2, it will pressurize the internal airflow through the connecting pipe 16 and deliver it to the inside of the duckbill nozzle 15, and spray it out from the output end of the duckbill nozzle 15 to blow away the dust or dirt on the scanning end 2.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An industrial code reader, comprising a body (1); a scanning end (2) electrically connected to one side of the body (1); a handle (3) fixedly connected to the bottom of the body (1); characterized in that both sides of the back of the body (1) are fixedly connected with connecting blocks (4), the inner side of the connecting block (4) is movably connected with a shaft rod (5), the surface of the shaft rod (5) is fixedly connected with a shielding plate (6), the side of the shielding plate (6) away from the shaft rod (5) extends to the front side of the scanning end (2) through the top of the body (1) and shields the scanning end (2), and the back of the body (1) is provided with a structure for flipping to open the shielding plate (6).

2. An industrial code reader according to claim 1, wherein, The structure for flipping to open the shielding plate (6) comprises a movable block (7) fixedly connected to the back of the handle (3), the inner side of the movable block (7) is hingedly connected with a push piece (8) through a pin shaft, the top of the push piece (8) is fixedly connected with an extension plate (9), the side of the shielding plate (6) close to the shaft rod (5) is fixedly connected with a stress plate (10), the bottom of the stress plate (10) is fixedly connected with a traction rope (11), and the side of the traction rope (11) away from the stress plate (10) is fixedly connected with the surface of the extension plate (9). In the process that the push piece (8) is extruded and swings around the pin shaft as the axis, the shielding frame can be pulled to flip by the traction rope (11).

3. An industrial code reader according to claim 2, wherein, The back of the body (1) is fixedly connected with a roller (12), and the traction rope (11) is hung on the surface of the roller (12) and is in sliding connection with the roller (12).

4. An industrial code reader according to claim 2, wherein, The back of the body (1) is fixedly connected with a protective cover (13), and the roller (12), the extension plate (9) and the stress plate (10) are all located inside the protective cover (13).

5. An industrial code reader according to claim 1, wherein, The top of the body (1) is fixedly connected with an air bag (14), the air bag (14) has elasticity, and the side of the air bag (14) away from the body (1) is fixedly connected with the bottom of the shielding plate (6).

6. An industrial code reader according to claim 5, wherein, The surface of the shielding plate (6) is communicated with a duckbill nozzle (15), the output end of the duckbill nozzle (15) faces the scanning end (2), the surface of the duckbill nozzle (15) is communicated with a connecting pipe (16), one end of the connecting pipe (16) away from the duckbill nozzle (15) penetrates through the shielding plate (6) and is in communication with the air bag (14), and in the contraction process of the air bag (14), airflow in the air bag (14) can be pressurized and delivered to the inside of the duckbill nozzle (15) through the connecting pipe (16) and the scanning end (2) can be blown.

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