A gun head cover for a steel pipe identification scanning gun

By designing a gun head cover on the steel pipe recognition scanner, and utilizing a universal ball and supplementary lighting strip, the problems of reflection, insufficient light, and uncontrollable focal length in QR code recognition on steel pipe surfaces were solved, achieving efficient recognition on curved surfaces.

CN224436898UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30JIANGSU VALIN XIGANG SPECIAL STEEL

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU VALIN XIGANG SPECIAL STEEL
Filing Date
2025-07-16
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In industrial environments, QR code recognition on steel pipe surfaces faces challenges such as glare, insufficient light, uncontrollable focal length, and curvature, resulting in poor recognition performance.

Method used

Design a gun head cover for a steel pipe identification scanner, including a soft cover and a hard cover. The hard cover is equipped with a universal ball and a supplementary light strip. It presses against the surface of the steel pipe through hard contact and slides along the surface. It works with the soft cover to form a sealed space. The universal ball and supplementary light strip are used to improve the recognition effect.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient QR code recognition on the curved surface of steel pipe, maintains the optimal scanning distance, improves recognition effect and improves lighting conditions.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a head cover for a barcode scanner used for steel pipe identification, relating to the field of steel pipe identification technology. The utility model includes a soft protective cover, two sets of rolling elements, and a hard protective cover fitted and fixed to the outside of the barcode scanner head. Each rolling element includes a straight rod with a lug fixed to one end, and a universal ball joint connected to the other end via an arc-shaped cover. The two sets of rolling elements are respectively positioned on both sides of the hard protective cover via the lug and fasteners. The two rolling elements on the same side of the hard protective cover are arranged in a figure-eight shape. The soft protective cover is fixed to the bottom edge of the hard protective cover. This utility model, by installing a head cover at the barcode scanner head, allows for hard contact with the steel pipe surface, facilitating distance control and avoiding focus issues. The universal ball joint allows the barcode scanner head to slide and roll along the steel pipe surface, completely covering the QR code within a short time period. It is suitable for curved surfaces of steel pipes, maintaining the optimal scanning distance and improving scanning performance.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of steel pipe identification technology, and in particular relates to a gun head cover for a steel pipe identification scanning gun. Background Technology

[0002] To record data throughout the entire process of steel pipe production, transportation, and sales, ensure the information is tamper-proof, and facilitate verification of authenticity by downstream enterprises or regulators, blockchain technology can be used for monitoring and management. Currently, markings such as QR codes are set on the surface of steel pipes. By recognizing the QR code, the authenticity of the steel pipe and product data can be verified.

[0003] In industrial environments, QR code recognition on the surface of steel pipes typically faces the following challenges:

[0004] 1. The surface of the steel pipe is curved, which may cause glare or insufficient light, affecting the recognition of the QR code;

[0005] 2. When holding the barcode scanner, the distance between the scanner head and the surface of the steel pipe is uncontrollable, which may lead to unclear focusing.

[0006] 3. The surface curvature of the steel pipe can lead to poor scanning results when scanning from a single angle. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a gun head cover for a steel pipe identification scanner. By installing the gun head cover at the scanner head, it can be pressed firmly against the surface of the steel pipe, making it easy to control the distance and avoid focus problems. The universal ball allows the gun head to slide and roll along the surface of the steel pipe, completely covering the identification QR code along the steel pipe in a short period of time. It is suitable for the curved surface of the steel pipe, always maintaining the optimal scanning distance and improving the scanning effect.

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0009] This utility model is a gun head cover for a steel pipe identification scanning gun, including a soft protective cover, two sets of rolling elements and a hard protective cover sleeved and fixed to the outside of the scanning gun head.

[0010] The rolling element includes a straight rod, one end of which is fixed with a lug, and the other end of which is connected to a universal ball through an arc-shaped cover;

[0011] The two sets of rolling elements are respectively mounted on both sides of the hard cover via lugs and fasteners, and the two rolling elements on the same side of the hard cover are distributed in a figure-eight shape;

[0012] The soft protective cover is fixed at the bottom edge of the hard protective cover, the bottom edge of the soft protective cover is higher than the universal ball, and the intersection of the soft protective cover and the rolling element forms a concave part;

[0013] The bottom surface of both long sides of the hard protective cover is fixed with supplementary lighting strips by triangular pads.

[0014] Furthermore, the hard protective cover is provided with a positioning port that mates with the scanning gun head, and the hard protective cover is fixed to the scanning gun head through the positioning port.

[0015] Furthermore, the hard protective cover is provided with wire grooves in the middle of the front and rear sides, and the bottom end of the wire grooves extends to the supplementary light strip.

[0016] Furthermore, a set of embedding openings are provided on both sides of the hard protective cover, and the gap of the support end of the rolling element is set in the embedding opening.

[0017] Furthermore, the hard shield has threaded blind slots on both sides and at the end of the insertion port, and the fastener is a screw with threaded blind slots.

[0018] Furthermore, the positioning port of the hard protective cover is provided with a gun head connection port or a glue storage groove.

[0019] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. This utility model, by installing a gun head cover at the gun head, can press hard against the surface of the steel pipe, which facilitates distance control and avoids focus problems. The universal ball allows the gun head to slide and roll along the surface of the steel pipe, completely covering and recognizing the QR code along the steel pipe in a short period of time. It is suitable for the curved surface of the steel pipe, always maintaining the optimal scanning distance and improving the scanning effect.

[0021] 2. This utility model, through the design of the soft protective cover, combined with the state of the soft protective cover covering the surface of the steel pipe during scanning, can form a certain sealed space in the scanning area. Through the design of the supplementary light strip, a better lighting environment can be formed to ensure the scanning effect.

[0022] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the head cover of a steel pipe identification scanner according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention viewed from below;

[0026] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0027] 1-Soft protective cover, 2-Rolling element, 3-Hard protective cover, 101-Concave part, 201-Straight rod, 202-Support ear end, 203-Arc-shaped cover, 204-Universal ball, 205-Fastener, 301-Triangular pad, 302-Supplemental light strip, 303-Positioning port, 304-Wire groove, 305-Embedding port. 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. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see Figure 1-2 As shown, this utility model is a gun head cover for a steel pipe identification scanning gun, including a soft protective cover 1, two sets of rolling bodies 2 and a hard protective cover 3 that is sleeved and fixed on the outside of the scanning gun head.

[0030] The rolling element 2 includes a straight rod 201, one end of which is fixed with a lug end 202, and the other end of the straight rod 201 is connected to a universal ball 204 through an arc-shaped cover 203.

[0031] Two sets of rolling elements 2 are respectively set on both sides of the hard cover 3 via the lug end 202 and the fastener 205. The two rolling elements 2 on the same side of the hard cover 3 are distributed in a figure-eight shape.

[0032] The soft cover 1 is fixed at the bottom edge of the hard cover 3. The bottom edge of the soft cover 1 is higher than the universal ball 204. The intersection of the soft cover 1 and the rolling element 2 forms a concave part 101.

[0033] The bottom surfaces of the two long sides of the hard protective cover 3 are each fixed with a supplementary light strip 302 by a triangular pad 301.

[0034] Among them, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, the hard cover 3 has a positioning port 303 that mates with the scanner head. The hard cover 3 is fixed to the scanner head through the positioning port 303.

[0035] Among them, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, the hard protective cover 3 has wire grooves 304 on the front and rear middle parts, and the bottom of the wire grooves 304 extends to the supplementary light strip 302.

[0036] Among them, such as Figure 1-2As shown, both sides of the hard protective cover 3 are provided with a set of insertion ports 305, and the support end 202 of the rolling body 2 is disposed in the insertion port 305.

[0037] Among them, the hard cover 3 has threaded blind openings on both sides and at the end of the insertion port 305, and the fastener 205 is a screw that fits the threaded blind opening.

[0038] The hard protective cover 3 has a gun head connection port or glue storage groove at the positioning port 303.

[0039] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the 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.

[0040] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A gun head cover for a steel pipe identification scanning gun, characterized by: It includes a soft protective cover (1), two sets of rolling elements (2) and a hard protective cover (3) that is fitted and fixed to the outside of the scanner head. The rolling element (2) includes a straight rod (201), one end of which is fixed with a lug end (202), and the other end of which is connected to a universal ball (204) through an arc-shaped cover (203). The two sets of rolling elements (2) are respectively set on both sides of the hard cover (3) through the lug end (202) and the fastener (205), and the two rolling elements (2) on the same side of the hard cover (3) are distributed in a figure-eight shape; The soft cover (1) is fixed at the bottom edge of the hard cover (3). The bottom edge of the soft cover (1) is higher than the universal ball (204). The intersection of the soft cover (1) and the rolling body (2) forms an indentation (101). The bottom surfaces of the two long sides of the hard protective cover (3) are fixed with supplementary light strips (302) by triangular pads (301).

2. The head cover for a steel pipe identification scanner gun according to claim 1, wherein The hard cover (3) is provided with a positioning port (303) that cooperates with the scanning gun head. The hard cover (3) is fixed to the scanning gun head through the positioning port (303).

3. The head cover for a steel pipe identification scanning gun according to claim 1, wherein The hard protective cover (3) is provided with wire grooves (304) on the front and rear sides, and the bottom of the wire grooves (304) extends to the supplementary light strip (302).

4. The head cover for a steel pipe identification scanner gun of claim 1, wherein The hard cover (3) has a set of embedding ports (305) on both sides, and the gap of the support end (202) of the rolling body (2) is set in the embedding port (305).

5. The head cover for a steel pipe identification scanning gun according to claim 1, wherein The hard cover (3) has threaded blind openings on both sides and at the end of the insertion opening (305), and the fastener (205) is a screw with threaded blind opening.

6. The head cover for a steel pipe identification scanning gun according to claim 2, wherein The hard protective cover (3) has a gun head connection port or glue storage groove at the positioning port (303).