Code scanning printer

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the present specification provide a code scanning printer. The code scanning printer comprises a printer main body which comprises a first conductive end; the switching module is used for being connected with an intelligent touch device in an inserted mode, the switching module is detachably connected with the printer body, the switching module comprises a device connector and a second conductive end, the device connector is conducted with the second conductive end, and when the switching module and the printer body are assembled, the switching module is connected with the second conductive end. And the first conductive end and the second conductive end are in contact conduction.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] One or more embodiments of the present specification relate to the technical field of terminals, and in particular to a code scanning printer. BACKGROUND

[0002] In recent years, with the popularity of the Internet and mobile payment, the take-out industry has developed rapidly, and code scanning and printing equipment has been applied in many occasions. However, the code scanning and printing equipment needs to be used with the smart device of the merchant, and the code scanning and printing equipment does not have a specified position for the smart device, so the smart device needs to be held and operated at the same time, which is troublesome and has poor user experience. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] Therefore, one or more embodiments of the present specification provide technical solutions as follows:

[0004] According to one or more embodiments of the present specification, a code scanning printer is provided, comprising:

[0005] A printer main body, the printer main body comprising a first conductive end;

[0006] An adapter module for plugging a smart touch device, the adapter module being detachably connected with the printer main body, the adapter module comprising a device connector and a second conductive end, the device connector being in conduction with the second conductive end, and the first conductive end and the second conductive end being in conduction when the adapter module is assembled with the printer main body.

[0007] Optionally, the printer main body comprises a first support surface for supporting the back cover of the smart touch device, and the adapter module comprises a second support surface, and the device connector is vertically protruding from the second support surface, and the first support surface and the second support surface are perpendicular when the adapter module is assembled with the printer main body.

[0008] Optionally, the printer main body comprises a first contact bottom surface below the first support surface, and the first conductive end is located on the first contact bottom surface.

[0009] The adapter module comprises a second contact bottom surface arranged away from the second support surface, and the second conductive end is located on the second contact bottom surface.

[0010] When the adapter module is assembled with the printer main body, the first contact bottom surface and the second contact bottom surface are attached.

[0011] Optionally, one of the first conductive end and the second conductive end is a contact, and the other is a metal strip.

[0012] Optionally, the first conductive end is located on the first support surface.

[0013] The adapter module includes two back-facing surfaces arranged opposite each other, with the second conductive end located on one of the back-facing surfaces. When the adapter module is assembled with the printer body, the back-facing surface with the second conductive end is attached to the first support surface.

[0014] Optionally, the printer body includes a first suction component, and the adapter module further includes a second suction component. When the adapter module is assembled with the printer body, the first suction component and the second suction component attract each other.

[0015] Optionally, the printer body includes a first support surface and a first contact bottom surface located below the first support surface. The first support surface is used to contact the back cover of the smart touch device, and the first suction member is located on the first contact bottom surface.

[0016] The adapter module includes a second support surface and a second contact bottom surface disposed away from the second support surface, and the second adsorption element is located on the second contact bottom surface;

[0017] When the adapter module is assembled with the printer body, the first contact bottom surface and the second contact bottom surface are attached together.

[0018] Optionally, the printer body includes a first support surface for contacting the back cover of the smart touch device; the first suction element is located on the first support surface.

[0019] The adapter module includes two back-contact surfaces arranged opposite each other, with the second adsorption surface located on one of the back-contact surfaces. When the adapter module is assembled with the printer body, the back-contact surface with the second adsorption surface is attached to the first support surface.

[0020] Optionally, the printer body includes at least two first adsorption elements, with a first conductive end between the two first adsorption elements, and the adapter module has the same number of second adsorption elements at corresponding positions.

[0021] Optionally, the printer body includes a housing and a cover plate assembled with the housing. The cover plate includes a receiving cavity, the receiving cavity having a first supporting surface and a first contact bottom surface. The first contact bottom surface has a track seat, the track seat including a slide rail, and the adapter module including a guide rail cooperating with the slide rail.

[0022] Optionally, the relative sliding direction of the slide and the guide rail is perpendicular to the first support surface.

[0023] Optionally, the receiving cavity may further include a receiving surface located outside the first contact bottom surface.

[0024] Optionally, the adapter module includes a second contact bottom surface, and when the adapter module is assembled with the printer body, the first contact bottom surface and the second contact bottom surface are attached to each other.

[0025] Optionally, the cover plate includes a clearance groove, which is disposed between the first support surface and the first contact bottom surface, and the clearance groove communicates with the slide rail. The clearance groove is used to avoid the adapter module.

[0026] Optionally, the housing or the cover plate includes a relief cavity recessed inward from the outer surface, and the recess depth of the relief cavity is greater than the recess depth of the receiving cavity, and a stepped surface is formed between the relief cavity and the receiving cavity.

[0027] Optionally, the recess direction of the clearance cavity is the same as the recess direction of the receiving cavity.

[0028] Optionally, one of the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal is a magnetic male terminal and the other is a magnetic female terminal.

[0029] Optionally, the device connector may include a Type-C connector, a Lightning connector, or a Micro USB connector.

[0030] Optionally, the printer body includes a first support surface, and the printer body also includes a barcode scanning window, which is located on the same side as the first support surface.

[0031] Optionally, the printer body includes a housing and a cover plate assembled with the housing, the cover plate including a first support surface and a functional surface, and the scanning window is located on the functional surface;

[0032] The functional surface and the first support surface are at an angle; and / or, the functional surface and the first support surface have a height difference in the thickness direction of the barcode printer.

[0033] Optionally, the printer body further includes a touch area, and the printer body includes a first support surface, with the touch area and the first support surface located on the same side of the barcode printer.

[0034] Optionally, the printer body includes a housing and a cover plate assembled with the housing, the cover plate including a first support surface and a functional surface, and the touch area is located on the functional surface;

[0035] The functional surface and the first support surface are at an angle; and / or, the functional surface and the first support surface have a height difference in the thickness direction of the barcode printer.

[0036] Optionally, the printer body also includes a paper output port located at the top of the barcode printer.

[0037] Optionally, the printer body further includes:

[0038] The identification module is used to identify smart touch devices electrically connected to the printer body;

[0039] The determination module is used to determine, based on the recognition result of the recognition module, whether the barcode printer and the smart touch device are connected via Bluetooth or connected to the same wireless network.

[0040] As can be seen from the above embodiments, this specification achieves the relative fixation of the smart touch device on the barcode printer by separately assembling the adapter module with the smart touch device and the printer body, eliminating the need for the user to operate the smart touch device by holding it. Moreover, the detachable connection between the adapter module and the printer body allows the adapter module to be detached from the printer body, the device connector to be connected to the smart touch device, and then the adapter module to be reassembled into the printer body. This reduces the difficulty of plugging in the device connector and the smart touch device, facilitates connector replacement, and improves the smoothness of user operation. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a barcode scanner provided in an exemplary embodiment.

[0042] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of a Chinese-made barcode printer.

[0043] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a barcode scanner printer.

[0044] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a printer body provided in an exemplary embodiment.

[0045] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an adapter module provided in an exemplary embodiment.

[0046] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of a barcode scanner printer provided in an exemplary embodiment.

[0047] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a barcode scanner provided in an exemplary embodiment.

[0048] Figure label:

[0049] 1. Printer body; 11. First conductive end; 12. First suction element; 13. First support surface; 14. Housing; 141. Clearance cavity; 15. Cover plate; 16. Receiving cavity; 17. First contact bottom surface; 18. Track seat; 181. Slide rail; 19. Clearance through groove; 2. Adapter module; 21. Second conductive end; 22. Device connector; 23. Second support surface; 24. Second contact bottom surface; 25. Second suction element; 26. Guide rail; 27. Back contact surface; 28. Touch area; 29. ​​Paper output outlet; 20. Scanning window; 30. Receiving surface; 31. Functional surface. Detailed Implementation

[0050] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this specification. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this specification as detailed in the appended claims.

[0051] The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this specification. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” as used in this specification and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0052] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used in this specification to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this specification, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to determination."

[0053] The user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, data stored, data displayed, etc.) involved in this manual are all information and data authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties. The collection, use and processing of related data shall comply with the relevant laws, regulations and standards of the relevant countries and regions, and corresponding operation portals shall be provided for users to choose to authorize or refuse.

[0054] The embodiments described in this specification will now be described in detail.

[0055] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a barcode printer provided in an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of a Chinese-made barcode printer Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A partially enlarged diagram of a Chinese barcode scanner printer. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a printer body provided in an exemplary embodiment. For example... Figures 1-4 As shown, the barcode scanner includes a printer body 1 and an adapter module 2. The adapter module 2 can be used to connect to a smart touch device. The adapter module 2 is detachable from the printer body 1, meaning it can be assembled to or detached from the printer body 1. The printer body 1 may include a first conductive terminal 11, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the adapter module 2 includes a second conductive terminal 21 and a device connector 22. The device connector 22 can be plugged into a smart touch device. The device connector 22 and the second conductive terminal 21 can be connected through the internal circuit of the adapter module 2. When the adapter module 2 is assembled into the printer body 1, the second conductive terminal 21 and the first conductive terminal 11 make contact and conduction, thereby enabling the printer body 1 to conduct through the first conductive terminal 11 and the device connector 22.

[0056] Based on this, when the device connector 22 is connected to the smart touch device, an electrical connection between the printer body 1 and the smart touch device can be achieved through the first conductive terminal 11. For example, the smart touch device can be charged through this electrical connection path, or the smart touch device can control the printer body 1 through this electrical connection path, such as controlling the printer body 1 to print or stop printing. In some embodiments, the printer body 1 also includes an identification module and a determination module. The identification module is used to identify the smart touch device electrically connected to the printer body 1, and the determination module is also used to determine, based on the identification result of the identification module, whether the barcode printer and the smart touch device are connected via Bluetooth or connected to the same wireless network. When a Bluetooth connection is established or the device belongs to the same wireless network, intelligent interaction between the smart touch device and the barcode printer can be realized; otherwise, the barcode printer can prompt that the connection is complete. The device connector 22 may include a Type-C connector, a Lightning connector, or a Micro USB connector. Multiple adapter modules 2 can be configured for the same barcode printer to adapt to different smart touch devices.

[0057] For example, the smart touch device may include a mobile terminal. When the mobile terminal is electrically and communicatively connected to the printer body 1 via the adapter module 2, and the adapter module 2 is electrically connected to the printer body 1, the mobile terminal can be charged through the printer body 1. On the other hand, the mobile terminal can be used to operate the barcode printer, such as accepting orders, performing functions on a single order, and performing batch operations on multiple orders. Of course, the mobile terminal can also be used to perform physical operations on the barcode printer as a whole, such as turning it on, turning it off, and adjusting the volume. This can reduce the cost of the barcode printer and make the control more flexible.

[0058] In this embodiment, by assembling the adapter module 2 with the smart touch device and the adapter module 2 with the printer body 1, the smart touch device can be relatively fixed on the barcode printer, eliminating the need for user hand operation. Moreover, the detachable connection between the adapter module 2 and the printer body 1 allows the adapter module 2 to be detached from the printer body 1 and the device connector 22 to be connected to the smart touch device. Thus, the assembly of the adapter module 2 with the printer body 1 achieves relative fixation between the printer body 1, the adapter module 2, and the smart touch device. This reduces the difficulty of plugging in the device connector 22 and the smart touch device, improving the smoothness of user operation.

[0059] In some embodiments, the first conductive terminal 11 and the second conductive terminal 21 can be conventional metal contacts, and the electrical connection between the adapter module 2 and the printer body 1 is achieved through the contact between the two metal contacts. In other embodiments, the first conductive terminal 11 is a magnetic male terminal and the second conductive terminal 21 is a magnetic female terminal. Through the interaction between the magnetic male and magnetic female terminals, an electrical connection can be achieved while the device is being attracted, which helps the user locate the adapter module 2 and improves the user experience. Of course, in some other embodiments, the first conductive terminal 11 can also be a magnetic female terminal and the second conductive terminal 21 can be a magnetic male terminal, and this specification does not limit this.

[0060] In some embodiments, the printer body 1 includes a first support surface 13, the adapter module 2 includes a second support surface 23, and the device connector 22 can protrude vertically from the second support surface 23 for assembly with a smart touch device. The first support surface 13 and the second support surface 23 are perpendicular to each other, which facilitates the support of the back cover of the smart touch device by the first support surface 13 and the support of the bottom surface of the device structure by the second support surface 23. This provides support for the smart touch device, reduces the bending moment generated on the device connector 22 due to the weight of the smart touch device, and helps extend the service life of the device connector 22.

[0061] The adapter module 2 may include a second contact bottom surface 24 disposed opposite to the second support surface 23, and a second conductive end 21 may be disposed on the second contact bottom surface 24. The printer body 1 includes a first contact bottom surface 17 located below the first support surface 13, and the first conductive end 11 is located on the first contact bottom surface 17. When the adapter module 2 is assembled with the printer body 1, the first contact bottom surface 17 and the second contact bottom surface 24 are in contact, and the first conductive end 11 and the second conductive end 21 are simultaneously made in contact and connected. It can be understood that the device interface on the smart touch device side is usually located on the side, and the insertion direction of the device interface is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the smart touch device. That is, after the smart touch device is connected to the device connector 22, the second contact bottom surface 24 is located on the bottom side of the smart touch device, and the second conductive end 21 is located on the bottom side of the smart touch device. In this way, when the accommodating space formed by the first support surface 13 and the second support surface 23 is sufficient, it is beneficial to be compatible with smart touch devices of different thicknesses and increase the application scenarios of the barcode printer.

[0062] For example, the first conductive end 11 can be a contact, and the second conductive end 21 can be a metal strip, with the length direction of the metal strip parallel to the first contact bottom surface 17. In this way, on the one hand, the point-to-surface contact between the contact and the metal strip can reduce poor contact; on the other hand, since the device connector 22 is plugged into the device interface of the smart touch device, and the device interface is usually located on the side of the smart touch device, the thickness direction of the device connector 22 is the thickness direction of the smart touch device. Therefore, by using a metal strip, the contact position between the contact and the metal strip can be adjusted to accommodate smart touch devices of different thicknesses, ensuring electrical contact between the first conductive end 11 and the second conductive end 21 while the smart touch device forms support with the first support surface 13. The contact can be a spring pin, so that the extension and retraction of the spring pin can absorb tolerances and reduce the probability of poor contact between the first conductive end 11 and the second conductive end 21.

[0063] In some embodiments, the first support surface 13 of the printer body 1 is used to fit with the back cover of the smart touch device. The adapter module 2 includes two opposing back-contact surfaces 27, which are respectively connected to the second support surface 23. The second conductive end 21 can be located on one of the back-contact surfaces 27. Subsequently, when the adapter module 2 is assembled with the printer body 1, the back-contact surface 27 with the second conductive end 21 is attached to the first support surface 13, thereby achieving contact and conduction between the first conductive end 11 and the second conductive end 21. This allows the adapter module 2 and the smart touch device to be directly mounted on the surface of the printer body 1, reducing the structural requirements of the printer body 1.

[0064] In the above embodiments, the printer body 1 further includes a first adsorption member 12, and the adapter module 2 further includes a second adsorption member 25. During the assembly of the printer body 1 and the adapter module 2, the first adsorption member 12 and the second adsorption member 25 attract each other, thereby assisting in the assembly between the adapter module 2 and the printer body 1 and improving the assembly stability. The first adsorption member 12 and the second adsorption member 25 can be magnets or metals attracted to magnets. Alternatively, when the first conductive end 11 and the second conductive end 21 are magnetic male and female terminals, the first adsorption member 12 can have the same structure as the first conductive end 11, and the second adsorption member 25 can have the same structure as the second conductive end 21. However, the adsorption between the first adsorption member 12 and the second adsorption member 25 does not transmit electrical signals, thus reducing consumable requirements.

[0065] For example, in some embodiments, the adapter module 2 may include a second contact bottom surface 24 disposed opposite to the second support surface 23, and the second adsorption member 25 may be disposed on the second contact bottom surface 24. The printer body 1 includes a first contact bottom surface 17 located below the first support surface 13, and the first adsorption member 12 is located on the first contact bottom surface 17. When the adapter module 2 is assembled with the printer body 1, the first contact bottom surface 17 is in contact with the second contact bottom surface 24, and the adsorption of the first adsorption member 12 and the second adsorption member 25 is realized simultaneously. In particular, when the first adsorption member 12 and the first conductive end 11 are both located on the first contact bottom surface 17, the adsorption of the first adsorption member 12 and the second adsorption member 25 can assist in the alignment of the first conductive end 11 and the second conductive end 21. At the same time, since the adsorption positioning of the first adsorption member 12 and the second adsorption member 25 and the contact conduction positioning of the first conductive end 11 and the second conductive end 21 only need to be satisfied between a set of planes, it is beneficial to be compatible with processing errors or tolerances.

[0066] In other embodiments, the adapter module 2 includes two opposing back-contact surfaces 27, which are respectively connected to the second support surface 23. The second adsorption member 25 is located on one of the back-contact surfaces 27. Subsequently, when the adapter module 2 is assembled with the printer body 1, the back-contact surface 27 with the second adsorption member 25 is attached to the first support surface 13, thereby achieving adsorption of the first adsorption member 12 and the second adsorption member 25. This allows the adapter module 2 and the smart touch device to be directly mounted on the surface of the printer body 1, reducing the structural requirements of the printer body 1.

[0067] Furthermore, when the first adsorption element 12 and the first conductive end 11 are located on the same plane, such as simultaneously on the first contact bottom surface 17 or simultaneously on the first support surface 13, a first conductive end 11 is provided between the two first adsorption elements 12, and the same number of second adsorption elements 25 are provided at corresponding positions in the adapter module 2, so as to realize the adsorption and positioning between the first adsorption element 12 and the second adsorption element 25. For example Figure 4 As shown, multiple first conductive ends 11 are provided between the two first adsorption elements 12, so that the first conductive ends 11 can be placed as close to the center position as possible, reducing the wiring.

[0068] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the printer body 1 includes a housing 14 and a cover plate 15 assembled with the housing 14. For example, the housing 14 and the cover plate 15 can be snapped together or locked using a locking device. The cover plate 15 may include an inwardly recessed receiving cavity 16, which has a first support surface 13 and a first contact bottom surface 17. The first support surface 13 supports the back cover of the smart touch device. When the adapter module 2 is parallel to and coincides with the first contact bottom surface 17, it helps to form a vertical angle that adapts to the smart touch device. The first contact bottom surface 17 has a track seat 18, which includes a slide rail 181. The adapter module 2 includes a guide rail 26 that cooperates with the slide rail 181. In this way, the adapter module 2 and the printer body 1 can be assembled through the cooperation of the guide rail 26 and the slide rail 181, while improving the feel of the adapter module 2 during assembly. The relative sliding direction between the guide rail 26 and the slide rail 181 is perpendicular to the first support surface 13. In other words, the relative sliding direction between the guide rail 26 and the slide rail 181 is parallel to the thickness direction of the smart touch device assembled in the adapter module 2.

[0069] For example, such as Figures 6-7 As shown, the receiving cavity 16 is also provided with a receiving surface 30 located outside the first contact bottom surface 17. The receiving surface 30 and the first contact bottom surface 17 can be set with a height difference in the height direction of the barcode printer, which is beneficial for the receiving surface 30 to avoid the assembly of the adapter module 2.

[0070] Furthermore, the adapter module 2 includes a second contact bottom surface 24. When the adapter module 2 is assembled with the printer body 1, the second contact bottom surface 24 is attached to the first contact bottom surface 17, that is, the first contact bottom surface 17 and the second contact bottom surface 24 are parallel and attached to each other.

[0071] In some embodiments, the cover plate 15 further includes a clearance groove 19, which is disposed between the first support surface 13 and the first contact bottom surface 17, and communicates with the slide rail 181. The clearance groove 19 can be used to avoid the adapter module. With this configuration, when the smart touch device is relatively thin, the guide rail 26 of the adapter module 2 can enter the clearance groove 19 through the slide rail 181, so that part of the adapter module 2 enters the clearance groove 19. The back cover of the smart touch device moves as close as possible to the first support surface 13, which helps the first support surface 13 to support the smart touch device and improves the compatibility of the barcode printer with smart touch devices of different thicknesses.

[0072] In some embodiments, the housing 14 includes a recessed cavity 141 formed from the outer surface inwards, and the recessed depth of the recessed cavity 141 is greater than the recessed depth of the receiving cavity 16. A stepped surface can be formed between the recessed cavity 141 and the receiving cavity 16, thereby allowing the recessed cavity 141 to accommodate components such as cameras of smart touch devices and preventing damage to the cameras. The recessed direction of the recessed cavity 141 is the same as that of the receiving cavity 16, which improves the aesthetics of the barcode printer. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the recessed direction of the recessed cavity 141 may differ from that of the receiving cavity 16, depending on the specific design requirements.

[0073] In some embodiments, the printer body 1 may further include a barcode scanning window 20, which is located on the same side of the barcode printer as the first support surface 13. This allows the user to simultaneously monitor the status of the smart touch device and the scanning status of the barcode scanning window 20. For example, the printer body 1 includes a housing 14 and a cover plate 15 assembled with the housing 14. The cover plate 15 may include the first support surface 13 and a functional surface 31. The barcode scanning window 20 is located on the functional surface 31. The functional surface 31 and the first support surface 13 may be at an angle or parallel. In some other embodiments, the functional surface 31 and the first support surface 13 may have a height difference in the thickness direction of the barcode printer, meaning they are not on the same plane. The specific design can be adapted according to user needs.

[0074] In some embodiments, the printer body 1 may further include a touch area 28, which is located on the same side of the barcode scanner as the first support surface 13, allowing the user to operate the touch area 28 based on information displayed by a smart touch device placed on the first support surface 13. The touch area 28 may be a virtual button touch area or a physical button touch area.

[0075] For example, the printer body 1 includes a housing 14 and a cover plate 15 assembled with the housing 14. The cover plate 15 may include a first support surface 13 and a functional surface 31. The touch area 2820 is located on the functional surface 31. The functional surface 31 and the first support surface 13 may be arranged at an angle or parallel. In some embodiments, the functional surface 31 and the first support surface 13 may have a height difference in the thickness direction of the barcode printer, that is, the two are not on the same plane. The specific design can be adapted according to user needs.

[0076] In some other embodiments, the printer body 1 may also include a paper output port 29, which is located on top of the barcode printer, from which subsequently scanned and printed receipts can be ejected. The paper output port 29 being located on top of the printer body 1 reduces contact between the paper and the mounting surface, thus lowering the risk of paper contamination.

[0077] While this specification contains numerous specific implementation details, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of any invention or the scope of the claims, but rather are primarily intended to describe features of specific embodiments of a particular invention. Certain features described in the various embodiments herein may also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features described in a single embodiment may also be implemented separately in various embodiments or in any suitable sub-combination. Furthermore, while features may function in certain combinations as described above and even initially claimed in this way, one or more features from a claimed combination may be removed from that combination in some cases, and a claimed combination may refer to a sub-combination or a variation thereof.

[0078] The terms "specific example" or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments or examples, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this specification. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0079] Other embodiments of this specification will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention claimed herein. This specification is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations that follow the general principles of this specification and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not claimed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this specification are indicated by the following claims.

[0080] It should be understood that this specification is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this specification is limited only by the appended claims.

[0081] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this specification and is not intended to limit this specification. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this specification should be included within the scope of protection of this specification.

Claims

1. A barcode scanner printer, characterized in that, include: Printer body (1), the printer body (1) includes a first conductive terminal (11); The adapter module (2) is used to plug in a smart touch device. The adapter module (2) is detachably connected to the printer body (1). The adapter module (2) includes a device connector (22) and a second conductive end (21). The device connector (22) is connected to the second conductive end (21). When the adapter module (2) is assembled with the printer body (1), the first conductive end (11) and the second conductive end (21) are in contact and connected.

2. The barcode printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The printer body (1) includes a first support surface (13) for supporting the back cover of the smart touch device. The adapter module (2) includes a second support surface (23). The device connector (22) is vertically protruding from the second support surface (23). When the adapter module (2) is assembled with the printer body (1), the first support surface (13) and the second support surface (23) are perpendicular.

3. The barcode printer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The printer body (1) includes a first contact bottom surface (17) located below the first support surface (13), and the first conductive end (11) is located on the first contact bottom surface (17). The adapter module (2) includes a second contact bottom surface (24) disposed away from the second support surface (23), and the second conductive end (21) is located on the second contact bottom surface (24). When the adapter module (2) is assembled with the printer body (1), the first contact bottom surface (17) and the second contact bottom surface (24) are in contact.

4. The barcode printer according to claim 3, characterized in that, One of the first conductive end (11) and the second conductive end (21) is a contact and the other is a metal strip.

5. The barcode printer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first conductive end (11) is located on the first support surface (13); The adapter module (2) includes two back-facing surfaces (27) arranged opposite to each other. The second conductive end (21) is located on one of the back-facing surfaces (27). When the adapter module (2) is assembled with the printer body (1), the back-facing surface (27) with the second conductive end (21) is attached to the first support surface (13).

6. The barcode printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The printer body (1) includes a first adsorption component (12), and the adapter module (2) further includes a second adsorption component (25). When the adapter module (2) is assembled with the printer body (1), the first adsorption component (12) and the second adsorption component (25) attract each other.

7. The barcode printer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The printer body (1) includes a first support surface (13) and a first contact bottom surface (17) located below the first support surface (13). The first support surface (13) is used to contact the back cover of the smart touch device, and the first suction member (12) is located on the first contact bottom surface (17). The adapter module (2) includes a second support surface (23) and a second contact bottom surface (24) disposed away from the second support surface (23), and the second adsorption member (25) is located on the second contact bottom surface (24). When the adapter module (2) is assembled with the printer body (1), the first contact bottom surface (17) and the second contact bottom surface (24) are in contact.

8. The barcode printer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The printer body (1) includes a first support surface (13) for contacting the back cover of the smart touch device; the first suction member (12) is located on the first support surface (13). The adapter module (2) includes two back-contact surfaces (27) arranged opposite to each other. The second suction member (25) is located on one of the back-contact surfaces (27). When the adapter module (2) is assembled with the printer body (1), the back-contact surface (27) with the second suction member (25) is attached to the first support surface (13).

9. The barcode printer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The printer body (1) includes at least two first adsorption elements (12), and a first conductive end (11) is provided between the two first adsorption elements (12). The adapter module (2) is provided with the same number of second adsorption elements (25) at corresponding positions.

10. The barcode printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The printer body (1) includes a housing (14) and a cover plate (15) assembled with the housing (14). The cover plate (15) includes a receiving cavity (16). The receiving cavity (16) is provided with a first support surface (13) and a first contact bottom surface (17). The first contact bottom surface (17) is provided with a track seat (18). The track seat (18) includes a slide rail (181). The adapter module (2) includes a guide rail (26) that cooperates with the slide rail (181).

11. The barcode printer according to claim 10, characterized in that, The relative sliding direction of the slide (181) and the guide rail (26) is perpendicular to the first support surface (13).

12. The barcode printer according to claim 10, characterized in that, The receiving cavity (16) also includes a receiving surface (30) located outside the first contact bottom surface (17).

13. The barcode printer according to claim 10, characterized in that, The adapter module (2) includes a second contact bottom surface (24). When the adapter module (2) is assembled with the printer body (1), the first contact bottom surface (17) is attached to the second contact bottom surface (24).

14. The barcode printer according to claim 10, characterized in that, The cover plate (15) includes a clearance groove (19), which is disposed between the first support surface (13) and the first contact bottom surface (17), and the clearance groove (19) is connected to the slide (181). The clearance groove (19) is used to avoid the adapter module (2).

15. The barcode printer according to claim 10, characterized in that, The housing (14) or the cover plate (15) includes a relief cavity (141) recessed from the outer surface inward, and the recess depth of the relief cavity (141) is greater than the recess depth of the receiving cavity (16), and a stepped surface is formed between the relief cavity (141) and the receiving cavity (16).

16. The barcode printer according to claim 15, characterized in that, The recessed direction of the clearance cavity (141) is the same as the recessed direction of the receiving cavity (16).

17. The barcode printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the first conductive end (11) and the second conductive end (21) is a magnetic male end and the other is a magnetic female end.

18. The barcode printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device connector (22) includes a Type-C connector, a Lightning connector, or a Micro USB connector.

19. The barcode printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The printer body (1) includes a first support surface (13) and a barcode scanning window (20), which is located on the same side as the first support surface (13).

20. The barcode printer according to claim 19, characterized in that, The printer body (1) includes a housing (14) and a cover plate (15) assembled with the housing (14). The cover plate (15) includes a first support surface (13) and a functional surface (31). The scanning window (20) is located on the functional surface (31). The functional surface (31) and the first support surface (13) are at an angle; and / or, the functional surface (31) and the first support surface (13) have a height difference in the thickness direction of the barcode printer.

21. The barcode printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The printer body (1) also includes a touch area (28), and the printer body (1) includes a first support surface (13). The touch area (28) and the first support surface (13) are located on the same side of the barcode printer.

22. The barcode printer according to claim 21, characterized in that, The printer body (1) includes a housing (14) and a cover plate (15) assembled with the housing (14). The cover plate (15) includes a first support surface (13) and a functional surface (31), and the touch area (28) is located on the functional surface (31). The functional surface (31) and the first support surface (13) are at an angle; and / or, the functional surface (31) and the first support surface (13) have a height difference in the thickness direction of the barcode printer.

23. The barcode printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The printer body (1) also includes a paper output port (29), which is located on the top of the barcode printer.

24. The barcode printer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The printer body (1) also includes: The identification module is used to identify a smart touch device electrically connected to the printer body (1); The determination module is used to determine, based on the recognition result of the recognition module, whether the barcode printer and the smart touch device are connected via Bluetooth or connected to the same wireless network.

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