Hand-held code scanning gun capable of replacing wired mode and wireless mode

Abstract

The utility model provides a handheld code scanning gun with replaceable wired and wireless modes. The handheld code scanning gun comprises a code scanning gun body, a wired connector and a wireless connector. A communication interface is arranged in the bottom end of the code scanning gun body; the wired connector comprises a first serial port communication module and a cable, and the first serial port communication module is electrically connected with the cable; the wireless connector comprises an external shell, a circuit board, a battery module, a Bluetooth transmission module and a second serial port communication module; and the structures of the first serial port communication module and the second serial port communication module are respectively matched with the structure of the communication interface. When the code scanning gun body is connected with the wired connector, the mode is switched to a wired code scanning mode; when the code scanning gun body is connected with the wireless connector, the code scanning gun body is switched into a wireless code scanning mode. A user can freely switch between a wired code scanning mode and a wireless code scanning mode, so that application requirements of different scenes are met, and the use cost can be effectively saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of handheld barcode scanner technology, and in particular to a handheld barcode scanner that can switch between wired and wireless modes. Background Technology

[0002] Handheld barcode readers are commonly used to read and identify barcodes or QR codes that record information about goods, enabling computer data collection and input. They are widely used in the Internet of Things (IoT) field. Based on their structural form, current handheld barcode readers can be divided into wired and wireless barcode scanners. Wired barcode scanners offer stable data transmission, while wireless barcode scanners have a wider operating radius, making them suitable for different application scenarios.

[0003] In some application scenarios, users need to equip themselves with both wired and wireless barcode scanners to take advantage of the stable data transmission of wired scanners and the wide operating radius of wireless scanners. However, equipping both wired and wireless scanners simultaneously incurs higher operating costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a handheld barcode scanner that can switch between wired and wireless modes, allowing users to freely switch between wired and wireless scanning modes and saving on user costs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model provides a handheld barcode scanner with interchangeable wired and wireless modes. The handheld barcode scanner with interchangeable wired and wireless modes includes a barcode scanner body, a wired connector and a wireless connector. The bottom end of the barcode scanner body is provided with a communication interface and a plug-in cavity, and the communication interface extends into the plug-in cavity.

[0007] The wired connector includes a first serial communication module and a cable. The first serial communication module is electrically connected to the cable, and the structure of the first serial communication module matches the structure of the communication interface.

[0008] The wireless connector includes an outer housing and a circuit board, a battery module, a Bluetooth transmission module, and a second serial communication module disposed within the outer housing. The battery module, the Bluetooth transmission module, and the second serial communication module are electrically connected to the circuit board. The second serial communication module extends out of the outer housing, and the structure of the second serial communication module matches the structure of the communication interface.

[0009] Preferably, the barcode scanner has a shell and a bottom cover, the bottom cover is connected to the bottom of the shell by a first screw, and the insertion cavity is located on the bottom cover.

[0010] Preferably, the barcode scanner body has a control board inside, and the communication interface is electrically connected to the control board.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the outer housing is provided with a groove, the structure of which matches the bottom structure of the barcode scanner body; when the wireless connector is connected to the barcode scanner body, the bottom of the barcode scanner body enters the groove, and the second serial communication module is plugged into the communication interface.

[0012] Preferably, the outer housing includes an upper cover and a lower cover, and the upper cover and the lower cover are fixedly connected by a second screw.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom end of the barcode scanner body is provided with a first connection hole, the upper cover is provided with a corresponding second connection hole, and the lower cover is provided with a corresponding third connection hole; the wireless connector is connected to the barcode scanner body by a third screw, which passes through the third connection hole, the second connection hole, and the first connection hole in sequence.

[0014] Preferably, the third connecting hole is a countersunk hole.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In the handheld barcode scanner of this utility model, the barcode scanner body can be connected to a wired connector or a wireless connector, so as to freely switch between wired scanning mode and wireless scanning mode to meet the application needs of different scenarios; the wireless connector adopts a modular design, eliminating the need to configure an integrated wired barcode scanner and a wireless barcode scanner at the same time, thereby effectively saving usage costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a handheld barcode scanner according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a bottom cross-sectional view of the barcode scanner body in some embodiments of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a wired connector in some embodiments of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the wireless connector in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the handheld barcode scanner in wired mode according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the handheld barcode scanner in wireless mode according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a handheld barcode scanner in wireless mode according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] In the diagram, 10-scanning gun body, 11-communication interface, 12-plug cavity, 13-gun body shell, 14-gun body bottom cover, 15-first screw, 16-control board, 17-first connection hole, 20-wired connector, 21-first serial communication module, 22-cable, 30-wireless connector, 31-external housing, 311-top cover, 312-bottom cover, 313-second screw, 314-groove, 315-second connection hole, 316-third connection hole, 32-circuit board, 33-battery module, 34-Bluetooth transmission module, 35-second serial communication module, 36-third screw. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the described embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. It is understood that, without conflict, some technical means of the various embodiments described herein can be substituted for or combined with each other.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. Therefore, objects specified with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of those objects. Furthermore, the words "one" or "a" do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one, while "multiple" indicates at least two.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, references to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" mean that one or more embodiments of the utility model include the specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "other embodiments," "and other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0027] This invention provides a handheld barcode scanner that can switch between wired and wireless modes, allowing users to easily switch between wired and wireless scanning modes, thereby saving users' operating costs.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 In some embodiments, the interchangeable wired and wireless handheld barcode scanner includes a scanner body 10, a wired connector 20, and a wireless connector 30. (See also...) Figure 5 When the barcode scanner body 10 is connected to the wired connector 20, it switches to wired scanning mode; refer to Figure 6 When the barcode scanner body 10 is connected to the wireless connector 30, it switches to wireless barcode scanning mode.

[0029] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 The barcode scanner body 10 has a communication interface 11 inside its bottom end and a plug-in cavity 12 at its bottom end, with the communication interface 11 extending into the plug-in cavity 12.

[0030] Reference Figure 3 The wired connector 20 includes a first serial communication module 21 and a cable 22. The first serial communication module 21 is electrically connected to the cable 22, and the structure of the first serial communication module 21 matches the structure of the communication interface 11. When the barcode scanner body 10 is connected to the wired connector 20, the first serial communication module 21 is plugged into the communication interface 11, thereby realizing the electrical connection and data transmission between the barcode scanner body 10 and the wired connector 20.

[0031] Reference Figure 4 The wireless connector 30 includes an outer housing 31 and a circuit board 32, a battery module 33, a Bluetooth transmission module 34, and a second serial communication module 35 disposed within the outer housing 31. The battery module 33, Bluetooth transmission module 34, and second serial communication module 35 are electrically connected to the circuit board 32. The second serial communication module 35 extends out of the outer housing 31, and its structure matches that of the communication interface 11. The battery module 33 powers the wireless connector 30, and the second serial communication module 35 is used to connect to the communication interface 11, thereby achieving electrical connection and data transmission between the barcode scanner body 10 and the wireless connector 30. The circuit board 32 controls the operating state of the wireless connector 30, and the Bluetooth transmission module 34 uses Bluetooth wireless transmission technology for data transmission.

[0032] In this handheld barcode scanner, the scanner body 10 can be connected to a wired connector 20 or a wireless connector 30, thereby freely switching between wired and wireless scanning modes to meet the application needs of different scenarios. The wireless connector 30 adopts a modular design, so that there is no need to configure an integrated wired barcode scanner and a wireless barcode scanner at the same time, thereby effectively saving usage costs.

[0033] It should be noted that the above-mentioned communication interface 11, the first serial communication module 21, and the second serial communication module 35 can adopt the serial communication interface in the prior art; the battery module 33 can adopt common nickel-metal hydride batteries, polymer batteries, lithium batteries, etc.; the Bluetooth transmission module 34 can adopt the Bluetooth transmission module commonly used in existing wireless barcode scanners.

[0034] Reference Figure 2 In some preferred embodiments, the barcode scanner body 10 has a gun body shell 13 and a gun body bottom cover 14. The gun body bottom cover 14 is connected to the bottom end of the gun body shell 13 by a first screw 15, and the insertion cavity 12 is provided on the gun body bottom cover 14.

[0035] Furthermore, the barcode scanner body 10 has an internal control board 16, and the communication interface 11 is electrically connected to the control board 16. The barcode scanner body 10 may also be equipped with an image sensor, an illumination module, etc. (not shown in the figure), and the control board 16 is electrically connected to the image sensor, illumination module, etc. The control board 16 can be used to control the barcode scanner body 10 to perform parameter setting, image acquisition, image processing, decoding, and other operations.

[0036] Reference Figure 3 The external housing 31 includes an upper cover 311 and a lower cover 312, which are fixedly connected by a second screw 313. Specifically, the upper cover 311 and the lower cover 312 are respectively provided with corresponding screw holes, and the second screw 313 passes through the corresponding screw holes to fix the upper cover 311 and the lower cover 312. Further, the screw holes on the lower cover 312 are countersunk holes, and the second screw 313 is inserted into the countersunk holes to avoid the second screw 312 protruding, ensuring the flatness and aesthetics of the mounting surface. The upper cover 311 is also provided with an opening for the second serial communication module 35 to pass through.

[0037] Reference Figure 3 The top of the outer housing 31 is provided with a groove 314, the structure of which matches the bottom structure of the barcode scanner body 10. Specifically, the groove 314 is located on the top of the upper cover 311. (Refer to reference...) Figure 3 and Figure 7 When the wireless connector 30 is connected to the barcode scanner body 10, the bottom end of the barcode scanner body 10 enters the groove 314 to ensure installation positioning accuracy; the second serial communication module 35 is plugged into the communication interface 11 to realize the electrical connection and data transmission between the barcode scanner body 10 and the wireless connector 30.

[0038] Combined with reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 7In some preferred embodiments, the bottom end of the barcode scanner body 10 is provided with a first connection hole 17, the upper cover 311 is provided with a corresponding second connection hole 315, and the lower cover 312 is provided with a corresponding third connection hole 316. The first connection hole 17 can be located on the bottom cover 14 of the scanner body. The wireless connector 30 is connected to the barcode scanner body 10 by a third screw 36, which passes sequentially through the third connection hole 316, the second connection hole 315, and the first connection hole 17. The third screw 36 ensures the stability and reliability of the connection between the wireless connector 30 and the barcode scanner body 10.

[0039] Furthermore, the third connecting hole 316 is a countersunk hole, and the third screw 36 enters the countersunk hole, which can prevent the third screw 36 from protruding and ensure the flatness and aesthetics of the mounting surface.

[0040] Similarly, the wired connector 20 may also be provided with a mounting shell (not shown in the figure). The structure of the mounting shell matches the structure of the gun body bottom cover 14, and the first serial communication module 21 is fixed on the mounting shell. The mounting shell is provided with a fourth connection hole that mates with the first connection hole 17 mentioned above. The mounting shell and the gun body bottom cover 14 are connected by screws to ensure the stability and reliability of the connection between the wired connector 20 and the barcode scanner body 10.

[0041] In this handheld barcode scanner, the scanner body can be connected to a wired connector or a wireless connector, thereby freely switching between wired and wireless scanning modes to meet the application needs of different scenarios. The wireless connector adopts a modular design, eliminating the need to configure an integrated wired and wireless barcode scanner at the same time, thus effectively saving usage costs.

[0042] This utility model has been described by the above-described embodiments; however, these embodiments are merely examples for implementing this utility model. It must be noted that the disclosed embodiments do not limit the scope of this utility model. Conversely, any modifications and refinements made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model are within the scope of patent protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A handheld barcode scanner with interchangeable wired and wireless modes, characterized in that: The handheld barcode scanner with interchangeable wired and wireless modes includes a barcode scanner body, a wired connector, and a wireless connector. The barcode scanner body has a communication interface inside its bottom end. The barcode scanner body has a bottom cover with a plug-in cavity, into which the communication interface extends. The bottom end of the barcode scanner body has a first connection hole. The wired connector includes a mounting housing, a first serial communication module, and a cable. The structure of the mounting housing matches the structure of the gun body bottom cover. The first serial communication module is fixed to the mounting housing and electrically connected to the cable. The structure of the first serial communication module matches the structure of the communication interface. The mounting housing is provided with a fourth connection hole that mates with the first connection hole. The mounting housing and the gun body bottom cover are connected by screws. The wireless connector includes an outer housing and a circuit board, a battery module, a Bluetooth transmission module, and a second serial communication module disposed within the outer housing. The battery module, the Bluetooth transmission module, and the second serial communication module are electrically connected to the circuit board. The second serial communication module extends out of the outer housing, and the structure of the second serial communication module matches the structure of the communication interface. The top of the outer housing is provided with a groove, the structure of which matches the bottom structure of the barcode scanner body; when the wireless connector is connected to the barcode scanner body, the bottom of the barcode scanner body enters the groove, and the second serial communication module is plugged into the communication interface. The external housing includes an upper cover and a lower cover, which are fixedly connected by a second screw; the upper cover has a second connection hole corresponding to the first connection hole, and the lower cover has a third connection hole corresponding to the first connection hole, which is a countersunk hole; the wireless connector is connected to the barcode scanner body by a third screw, which passes through the third connection hole, the second connection hole and the first connection hole in sequence.

2. The handheld barcode scanner with interchangeable wired and wireless modes as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The barcode scanner has a shell, and the bottom cover is connected to the bottom of the shell by a first screw.

3. The handheld barcode scanner with interchangeable wired and wireless modes as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The barcode scanner body has a control board inside, and the communication interface is electrically connected to the control board.

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