Adjustable code scanning machine
By designing an adjustable barcode scanner with a gantry and adjustment mechanism, the problem of barcode scanning accuracy at different distances and positions was solved, achieving efficient and accurate barcode scanning operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520539793.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing barcode scanners suffer from reduced scanning accuracy when the distance between the barcode and the scanner exceeds the fixed optimal scanning range. This fails to meet the scanning needs of different distances and locations, impacting work efficiency and data accuracy.
An adjustable barcode scanner was designed, comprising an adjustable gantry mechanism, an upper adjustment mechanism, and a side adjustment mechanism. These mechanisms enable flexible adjustment of the scanner's height and position to meet the scanning needs of different products.
It improves the efficiency and accuracy of barcode scanning, enabling quick and accurate location of the barcode to be scanned, and expands the applicability of the device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to barcode scanning equipment, and in particular to an adjustable barcode scanner. Background Technology
[0002] A barcode scanner, also known as a barcode scanner or barcode gun, is a handheld electronic device used to read and decode barcodes. It typically uses optical or laser scanning technology to quickly read the image of the barcode and convert it into a digital or character format for use by computers or other electronic devices. Barcode scanners are widely used, especially in retail and logistics, where they can help speed up the scanning and identification process of products and reduce human error.
[0003] In existing production chains, the scanning accuracy of barcode scanners drops significantly when the distance between the barcode and the scanner exceeds its fixed optimal scanning range. This makes it impossible to meet the scanning requirements for barcodes at different distances and for different product barcode positions, thus affecting work efficiency and data accuracy. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides an adjustable barcode scanner, which aims to solve the problem that in existing production chains, the scanning accuracy of barcode scanners drops significantly when the distance between the barcode and the scanner exceeds its fixed optimal scanning range. This makes it impossible to meet the scanning requirements for barcodes at different distances and for barcode positions on different products, thus affecting work efficiency and data accuracy.
[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows: an adjustable barcode scanner includes a mounting plate, an adjustable gantry mechanism is mounted on the mounting plate, an upper adjustment mechanism is mounted on the adjustable gantry mechanism, and a lateral adjustment mechanism is mounted on the mounting plate below the adjustable gantry mechanism.
[0006] Preferably, the adjustable gantry mechanism includes: gantry columns, wherein two sets of gantry columns are provided, the two sets of gantry columns are vertically and symmetrically installed at both ends of the mounting plate, an adjustable corner piece is installed on the opposite side of each set of gantry columns, and a crossbar is provided at the top of each set of adjustable corner pieces.
[0007] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that it can be used to install the camera on the upper adjustment mechanism, and can play the role of installation and height adjustment when the camera is installed on the upper adjustment mechanism.
[0008] Preferably, the upper adjustment mechanism includes: a pressing and limiting block, the pressing and limiting block being fixedly connected to the middle position of the bottom of the crossbar, a sliding plate being slidably connected to the pressing and limiting block, a first mounting seat being installed at the end of the sliding plate away from the pressing and limiting block, a threaded groove being provided at the end of the sliding plate near the pressing and limiting block, and a pentagonal bolt being provided at the bottom of the pressing and limiting block, the pentagonal bolt being adapted to the threaded groove.
[0009] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that when it is necessary to scan products on the conveyor chain from above, the camera is installed on the upper adjustment mechanism, and the slide can slide on the clamping limit block to adjust the lateral position of the camera, which is convenient to adapt to the scanning lateral position of different products.
[0010] Preferably, a camera is detachably connected to the first mounting base.
[0011] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that when it is necessary to scan objects from above the conveyor chain, the camera is mounted on the first mounting plate to perform the scanning operation on the objects on the conveyor chain below.
[0012] Preferably, the lateral adjustment mechanism includes: a sliding mounting base, the bottom of which has a strip groove, and a cylindrical head screw is provided on the strip groove. The sliding mounting base is fixedly connected to the mounting plate by the cylindrical head screw. A lifting adjustment plate is installed on the sliding mounting base, and a second mounting base is slidably connected to the lifting adjustment plate. Two sliding columns are symmetrically installed on the bottom of the second mounting base, and the two sets of sliding columns pass through the bottom of the lifting adjustment plate and are slidably connected.
[0013] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that when it is necessary to scan and transport products from the side, the camera is mounted on the side adjustment mechanism, which facilitates the vertical adjustment of the camera mounted on the side adjustment mechanism and adapts to the scanning operation of different products.
[0014] Preferably, a camera is detachably connected to the second mounting base.
[0015] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that when it is necessary to scan products from the side of the conveyor chain, the scanning operation is performed on the objects on the side conveyor chain.
[0016] Preferably, a base is mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate.
[0017] The advantage of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that it makes it convenient to install the barcode scanning device on one side of the conveyor chain via the base, which facilitates the barcode scanning operation.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides an adjustable barcode scanner, which, by setting up a gantry mechanism and an upper adjustment mechanism, facilitates scanning of products above the conveyor chain, and by setting up a side adjustment mechanism, facilitates scanning of products from the side of the conveyor chain. It can scan products on the conveyor chain from both above and side, enabling the barcode scanner to quickly and accurately locate the barcode to be scanned, greatly improving the efficiency and accuracy of barcode scanning. The upper and side adjustment mechanisms can be freely adjusted to suit the scanning operation of different products, greatly expanding the applicability of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the side view structure;
[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another side view of the structure.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Mounting plate; 2. Adjustable gantry mechanism; 21. Gantry column; 22. Adjustable corner piece; 23. Crossbar; 3. Upper adjustment mechanism; 31. Pressing limit block; 32. Slide plate; 33. First mounting seat; 34. Pentagonal bolt; 4. Side adjustment mechanism; 41. Sliding mounting seat; 42. Cylindrical head screw; 43. Lifting adjustment plate; 44. Second mounting seat; 45. Sliding column; 5. Camera; 6. Base. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0024] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides an adjustable barcode scanner technical solution: an adjustable barcode scanner includes a mounting plate 1, an adjustable gantry mechanism 2 is mounted on the mounting plate 1, an upper adjustment mechanism 3 is mounted on the adjustable gantry mechanism 2, and a side adjustment mechanism 4 is mounted on the mounting plate 1 below the adjustable gantry mechanism 2.
[0025] In this embodiment, the gantry mechanism 2 and the upper adjustment mechanism 3 facilitate scanning of products above the conveyor chain, while the side adjustment mechanism 4 facilitates scanning of products from the side of the conveyor chain. This allows for scanning of products on the conveyor chain from both above and side, enabling the scanner to quickly and accurately locate the barcode to be scanned, significantly improving scanning efficiency and accuracy. Both the upper adjustment mechanism 3 and the side adjustment mechanism 4 are freely adjustable, making them suitable for scanning different products and greatly expanding the applicability of the device.
[0026] Furthermore, the adjustable gantry mechanism 2 includes: gantry columns 21, with two sets of gantry columns 21 installed vertically and symmetrically at both ends of the mounting plate 1. Each set of gantry columns 21 has an adjustable corner piece 22 installed on opposite sides, and a crossbar 23 is provided at the top of each set of adjustable corner pieces 22.
[0027] In this embodiment, an adjustable gantry mechanism 2 is provided for mounting the upper adjustment mechanism 3. When the camera is installed on the upper adjustment mechanism 3, it can serve as an installation and height adjustment function. Adjustable corner pieces 22 are detachably connected to the gantry columns 21 at both ends. By adjusting the height of the adjustable corner pieces 22, the height of the upper adjustment mechanism 3 can be adjusted, which facilitates the adjustment of the scanning height of the camera 5. A crossbar 23 is mounted on the adjustable corner pieces 22, which facilitates the installation of the upper adjustment mechanism 3 on the crossbar 23.
[0028] Typically, the upper adjustment mechanism 3 includes: a pressing limit block 31, which is fixedly connected to the middle position of the bottom of the crossbar 23. A sliding plate 32 is slidably connected to the pressing limit block 31. A first mounting seat 33 is installed at the end of the sliding plate 32 away from the pressing limit block 31. A threaded groove is opened at the end of the sliding plate 32 close to the pressing limit block 31. A pentagonal bolt 34 is provided at the bottom of the pressing limit block 31. The pentagonal bolt 34 is adapted to the threaded groove.
[0029] In this embodiment, an upper adjustment mechanism 3 is provided. When it is necessary to scan products on the conveyor chain from above, the camera 5 is mounted on the upper adjustment mechanism 3. The upper adjustment mechanism 3 includes a clamping limit block 31 and a sliding plate 32. A first mounting seat 33 is installed at the end of the sliding plate 32, and the camera 5 is mounted on the first mounting seat 33. The sliding plate 32 can slide on the clamping limit block 31 to adjust the lateral position of the camera 5, so as to adapt to the scanning lateral position of different products. The sliding plate 32 is fixed and clamped on the limit block 31 by a five-pointed bolt 34 to ensure the stability of the barcode scanner during operation.
[0030] Specifically, a camera 5 is detachably connected to the first mounting base 33.
[0031] In this embodiment, a camera 5 is installed on the first mounting base 33. When it is necessary to scan an object from above the conveyor chain, the camera 5 is installed on the first mounting plate 33 to perform a barcode scanning operation on the object on the conveyor chain below.
[0032] In addition, the side adjustment mechanism 4 includes: a sliding mounting base 41, the bottom of which is provided with a strip groove, and a cylindrical head screw 42 is provided on the strip groove. The sliding mounting base 41 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 1 by the cylindrical head screw 42. A lifting adjustment plate 43 is installed on the sliding mounting base 41. A second mounting base 44 is slidably connected to the lifting adjustment plate 43. Two sliding columns 45 are symmetrically installed on the bottom of the second mounting base 44. The two sets of sliding columns 45 pass through the bottom of the lifting adjustment plate 43 and are slidably connected.
[0033] In this embodiment, a side adjustment mechanism 4 is provided. When it is necessary to scan and transport products from the side, the camera 5 is mounted on the side adjustment mechanism 4. The side adjustment mechanism 4 includes a sliding mounting base 41. A strip groove is provided at the bottom of the sliding mounting base 41 to facilitate the left and right adjustment of the sliding mounting base 41 to adapt to the scanning position of the products on the conveyor chain. After the position is determined, the sliding mounting base 41 is fixed to the mounting plate 1 by a cylindrical head screw 42. A lifting adjustment plate 43 and a second mounting base 44 are provided. The second mounting base 44 can slide up and down on the lifting adjustment plate 43. The two bottom sliding columns 45 assist in the lifting and lowering, which improves the stability of the lifting and lowering of the second mounting plate 44. After the height is determined, the second mounting plate 44 is fixed and limited by the nuts at the bottom of the two sliding columns 45, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the up and down position of the camera 5 mounted on the side adjustment mechanism 4 to adapt to the scanning operation of different products.
[0034] Additionally, a camera 5 is detachably connected to the second mounting base 44.
[0035] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to scan a product from the side of the conveyor chain 1, the object on the side conveyor chain is scanned.
[0036] It should be noted that a base 6 is installed at the bottom of the mounting plate 1.
[0037] In this embodiment, a base 6 is installed at the bottom of the mounting plate 1, which facilitates the installation of the barcode scanning device on one side of the conveyor chain, making barcode scanning operation easier.
[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An adjustable barcode scanner, characterized in that: Including the installation plate (1), the adjustable gantry mechanism (2) is installed on the installation plate (1), the upper adjusting mechanism (3) is installed on the adjustable gantry mechanism (2), the side adjusting mechanism (4) is installed below the adjustable gantry mechanism (2) of the installation plate (1).
2. The adjustable code scanning machine of claim 1, wherein: The adjustable gantry mechanism (2) comprises: a gantry column (21), the gantry column (21) is provided with two groups, two groups of the gantry column (21) are vertically symmetrical and installed at both ends of the installation plate (1), and two groups of the adjustable angle pieces (22) are installed on the opposite sides of the two groups of the gantry column (21), and the top ends of the two groups of the adjustable angle pieces (22) are provided with a cross bar (23).
3. The adjustable code scanning machine of claim 1, wherein: The upper adjusting mechanism (3) comprises: a pressing limiting block (31), the pressing limiting block (31) is fixedly connected at the middle position of the bottom of the cross bar (23), a sliding plate (32) is slidably connected on the pressing limiting block (31), a first mounting seat (33) is installed on the end of the sliding plate (32) away from the pressing limiting block (31), a threaded groove is formed on the end of the sliding plate (32) close to the pressing limiting block (31), and a five-angle bolt (34) is arranged on the bottom of the pressing limiting block (31).
4. The adjustable code scanning machine of claim 3, wherein: The first mounting seat (33) is detachably connected with the camera (5).
5. The adjustable code scanner of claim 1, wherein: The side adjusting mechanism (4) comprises: a sliding mounting seat (41), a strip-shaped groove is formed in the bottom of the sliding mounting seat (41), a cylindrical head screw (42) is arranged on the strip-shaped groove, the sliding mounting seat (41) is fixedly connected with the installation plate (1) through the cylindrical head screw (42), a lifting adjusting plate (43) is installed on the sliding mounting seat (41), a second mounting seat (44) is slidably connected on the lifting adjusting plate (43), two slide columns (45) are symmetrically installed on the bottom of the second mounting seat (44), and two groups of the slide columns (45) penetrate through the bottom of the lifting adjusting plate (43) and are slidably connected.
6. The adjustable code scanning machine of claim 5, wherein: The second mounting seat (44) is detachably connected with the camera (5).
7. The adjustable code scanning machine of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the installation plate (1) is provided with a base (6).