A water meter scanning device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of smart water meter testing technology, and provides a water meter scanning device, including a device body, a scanning mechanism, and a limiting clamping mechanism. The device body includes a platform for supporting workpieces, and multiple sets of sliding grooves are provided on the platform. The scanning mechanism includes multiple barcode scanners and multiple position adjustment mechanisms. The multiple barcode scanners are fixed to the device body by the multiple position adjustment mechanisms, and the multiple position adjustment mechanisms can adjust the position of the multiple barcode scanners relative to the workpiece. The limiting clamping mechanism is slidably disposed on the sliding grooves for clamping and fixing the workpiece. The position of the limiting clamping mechanism on the sliding grooves is adjusted to adjust the position of the workpiece on the plane of the platform. This utility model's water meter scanning device can perform scanning quickly, accurately, and stably, improving work efficiency and quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of smart water meter detection technology, and in particular to a water meter scanning device. Background Technology

[0002] In the context of modern industrial production's continuous pursuit of efficiency, precision, and intelligence, implementing refined management and quality traceability of the production process has become a key aspect of enhancing enterprise competitiveness. Among these, rapid and accurate barcode scanning and identification of products on the production line is a crucial foundation for achieving this goal. It provides detailed data support for product production, distribution, and after-sales service, ensuring the traceability and controllability of the entire production process.

[0003] However, the working environment of water meter production lines has its own unique characteristics and numerous complex factors, posing significant challenges to barcode scanning and identification. For example, contaminants such as glue and water stains generated during the production process may adhere to the product surface or barcode, interfering with the barcode scanning equipment's ability to read barcode information; the reflective properties of the product can also make it difficult for the scanner to accurately capture the barcode image; furthermore, the product may be unstable during placement, causing positional shifts during scanning. The combined effect of these interfering factors places more stringent requirements on the stability and reliability of the scanning device. Currently, common barcode scanning solutions on the market have several limitations and are unable to meet the scanning needs of the complex environment of water meter production lines, as detailed below:

[0004] Single barcode scanner scanning solution: The product is manually flipped or mechanically rotated, and the single barcode scanner reads the barcodes on each side in sequence. This method is time-consuming, prone to missed scans and incorrect scans, and has a complex mechanical structure. It is also prone to scanning failure due to product rotation and positioning errors.

[0005] Fixed multi-sided barcode scanning equipment solutions: Although multiple scanners are installed, their fixed positions make them incompatible with products of different sizes, resulting in poor adaptability; they are either structurally complex, leading to high manufacturing and maintenance costs, or require manual flipping of goods for scanning, which is inefficient and prone to errors. For example, some large-scale automated barcode scanning equipment uses complex robotic arms and high-precision sensors, which can achieve multi-sided scanning, but at a high cost.

[0006] Adjustable multi-faceted barcode scanning device solution: To achieve multi-faceted adjustment, the device usually needs to be equipped with a complex mechanical structure (such as multi-axis rotating bracket, linkage components, etc.), which will make the device too large and not conducive to installation in the production line; irregular objects (such as cylinders and polygonal objects) are prone to shaking when scanning, and the device may not be able to accurately identify them due to insufficient adjustment range, requiring customization.

[0007] Another existing multi-faceted barcode scanning device solution attempts to solve the problem of automatic scanning failure due to large differences in barcode position by placing scanners on the front, back, left, right, and bottom of a transparent scanning platform. This device, to a certain extent, achieves scanning regardless of the item's placement or the barcode's location on any side of the item. However, in practical applications, this solution has limitations when handling multiple scanners simultaneously scanning and recognizing barcodes in different positions. Operation requires placing the workpiece in a specific, suitable position and manually adjusting multiple scanners, and the workpiece placement area is fixed and cannot be adjusted. This makes it highly susceptible to recognition failure due to barcode misalignment with the scanner. Especially for irregularly shaped objects, the object is prone to shaking or tipping during scanning, leading to instability and ultimately scanning failure. This fails to meet the requirements of water meter production lines for efficient, stable, and reliable barcode scanning devices.

[0008] In summary, existing barcode scanning solutions all have varying degrees of shortcomings in the complex environment of water meter production lines, and cannot effectively solve the problems of fast, accurate, and stable barcode scanning. Therefore, developing a new barcode scanning device suitable for water meter production lines is of great practical significance. Utility Model Content

[0009] This utility model provides a water meter scanning device to solve the problems of low scanning efficiency, easy error, and scanning failure caused by workpiece shaking in existing water meter scanning devices.

[0010] This utility model provides a water meter scanning device, comprising:

[0011] The main body of the device includes a platform for supporting workpieces, and the platform is provided with multiple sets of sliding grooves.

[0012] The barcode scanning mechanism includes multiple barcode scanners and multiple position adjustment mechanisms. The multiple barcode scanners are respectively fixed to the main body of the device through the multiple position adjustment mechanisms. The multiple position adjustment mechanisms can respectively adjust the position of the multiple barcode scanners relative to the workpiece.

[0013] A limiting clamping mechanism is slidably disposed on the slide groove for clamping and fixing the workpiece. The position of the workpiece on the plane of the stage can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the limiting clamping mechanism on the slide groove.

[0014] Optionally, each set of slides includes an X-axis slide and a Y-axis slide, which are arranged crosswise. The position of the workpiece on the plane of the stage can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the limiting clamping mechanism on the X-axis slide and / or the Y-axis slide.

[0015] Optionally, the limiting clamping mechanism includes two opposing first limiting clamping blocks, which are arranged parallel to each other along the Y-axis. The two ends of each first limiting clamping block are respectively fixed in two sets of sliding grooves, and the workpiece is clamped between the two first limiting clamping blocks.

[0016] Optionally, the limiting clamping mechanism further includes a second limiting clamping block arranged along the X-axis direction. The two ends of the second limiting clamping block are respectively fixed in the other two sets of slide grooves. The second limiting clamping block is used to limit the workpiece in the Y-axis direction.

[0017] Optionally, the limiting clamping mechanism further includes a locking device, wherein both the first limiting clamping block and the second limiting clamping block are fixed to the slide groove by the locking device.

[0018] Optionally, the position adjustment mechanism includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail that are perpendicular to each other. The first guide rail is fixed to the main body of the device, and the two ends of the second guide rail are slidably disposed on the two first guide rails. The barcode scanner is slidably disposed on the second guide rail.

[0019] Optionally, the scanning mechanism further includes multiple scanner mounting bases, each of which corresponds to a single scanner, and each scanner is fixed to a second guide rail via a scanner mounting base.

[0020] Optionally, the scanning mechanism further includes a first adjustment knob and a second adjustment knob. The two ends of the second guide rail are respectively slidably mounted on the two first guide rails via the two first adjustment knobs. The position of the second guide rail on the first guide rail is adjusted by adjusting the first adjustment knob. The scanner mounting base is fixed on the second guide rail via the second adjustment knob. The position of the scanner mounting base on the second guide rail is adjusted by adjusting the second adjustment knob.

[0021] Optionally, a control unit is also included, wherein multiple barcode scanners are electrically connected to the control unit. The control unit is used to control the multiple barcode scanners to scan the barcodes affixed to different surfaces of the workpiece sequentially or simultaneously, and to upload the barcode information scanned and identified by the barcode scanners to the background system.

[0022] Optionally, an alarm light is also included. The alarm light is electrically connected to the control unit. When any of the barcode scanners fails to scan, the control unit is also used to trigger the failed barcode scanner to rescan and simultaneously control the alarm light to sound an alarm.

[0023] The above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] This utility model's water meter barcode scanning device, by setting multiple barcode scanners and multiple position adjustment mechanisms on the main body of the device, enables the adjustment of the scanner positions, allowing barcode scanners in different directions to flexibly adapt to the scanning needs of water meters of different sizes and shapes. Multiple barcode scanners can simultaneously scan barcodes on different surfaces of the workpiece, improving scanning efficiency. Furthermore, by setting multiple sets of sliding grooves and limiting clamping mechanisms on the carrying platform, the position of the workpiece on the carrying platform can be flexibly adjusted, and the workpiece can be limited to prevent it from shaking during scanning. This creates a stable carrying space that can adapt to water meters of different sizes, improving scanning accuracy. The overall structure of the device is simple and the cost is low, which can meet the requirements of water meter production lines for efficient, stable, and reliable barcode scanning devices. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the water meter scanning device provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 1. Main body of the device; 2. Scanning mechanism; 3. Limiting clamping mechanism; 4. Control unit; 10. Platform; 101. Slide groove; 21. Scanner; 22. Position adjustment mechanism; 23. Scanner fixing base; 24. First adjustment knob; 25. Second adjustment knob; 221. First guide rail; 222. Second guide rail; 31. First limiting clamping block; 32. Second limiting clamping block; 33. Locking device. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the 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.

[0030] Please see Figure 1This utility model provides a water meter scanning device, including a device body 1, a scanning mechanism 2, and a limiting clamping mechanism 3. The device body 1 includes a platform 10 for supporting workpieces, and multiple sets of sliding grooves 101 are provided on the platform 10. The scanning mechanism 2 includes multiple barcode scanners 21 and multiple position adjustment mechanisms 22. The multiple barcode scanners 21 are respectively fixed to the device body 1 by the multiple position adjustment mechanisms 22, and the multiple position adjustment mechanisms 22 can adjust the position of the multiple barcode scanners 21 relative to the workpiece. The limiting clamping mechanism 3 is slidably disposed on the sliding grooves 101 for clamping and fixing the workpiece. The position of the limiting clamping mechanism 3 on the sliding grooves 101 is adjusted to adjust the position of the workpiece on the plane of the platform 10.

[0031] The water meter scanning device of this utility model achieves stable bearing and synchronous recognition of different barcodes of multiple water meters by dynamically matching the spatial layout of the adjustable scanning mechanism 2 with the adjustable limiting clamping mechanism 3 on the platform. This solves the problem of scanning failure caused by unstable water meter placement, improves scanning efficiency, and reduces labor costs.

[0032] In this embodiment, four barcode scanners 21 are respectively positioned on the top, front, left, and right sides of the corresponding workpiece. Each barcode scanner 21 is connected to the main body 1 of the device through a position adjustment mechanism 22. The four barcode scanners 21 scan the barcodes on the four sides of the water meter sequentially or simultaneously to obtain the corresponding barcode information.

[0033] The position adjustment mechanism 22 includes a first guide rail 221 and a second guide rail 222 that are perpendicular to each other. The first guide rail 221 is fixed to the main body 1 of the device, and the two ends of the second guide rail 222 are slidably disposed on the two first guide rails 221. The barcode scanner 21 is slidably disposed on the second guide rail 222. The position of the barcode scanner 21 relative to the workpiece is adjusted by adjusting the position of the barcode scanner 21 on the second guide rail 222 and / or the position of the second guide rail 222 on the first guide rail 221.

[0034] Furthermore, the scanning mechanism 2 also includes multiple scanner mounting bases 23, with each scanner mounting base 23 corresponding to a multiple scanner 21. Each scanner 21 is fixed to the corresponding second guide rail 222 by a scanner mounting base 23.

[0035] Furthermore, the scanning mechanism 2 also includes a first adjustment knob 24 and a second adjustment knob 25. The two ends of the second guide rail 222 are slidably mounted on the two first guide rails 221 by the two first adjustment knobs 24 respectively. The position of the second guide rail 222 on the first guide rail 221 is adjusted by adjusting the first adjustment knobs 24. The scanner mounting base 23 is fixed on the second guide rail 222 by the second adjustment knob 25. The position of the scanner mounting base 23 on the second guide rail 222 is adjusted by adjusting the second adjustment knob 25.

[0036] In one embodiment, both the first adjustment knob 24 and the second adjustment knob 25 are adjustment bolts, which are tightened or loosened to limit or slide the second guide rail 222 and the barcode scanner mounting base 23.

[0037] Each set of slides 101 includes an X-axis slide and a Y-axis slide, which are arranged alternately. The position of the workpiece on the plane of the stage 10 can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the limiting clamping mechanism 3 on the X-axis slide and / or the Y-axis slide. It should be noted that, due to component obstruction, only the X-axis slide is shown in the figure. The Y-axis slide has a similar structure to the X-axis slide, except that its direction is perpendicular to the X-axis slide.

[0038] The limiting clamping mechanism 3 includes two opposing first limiting clamping blocks 31. The two first limiting clamping blocks 31 are arranged parallel to each other along the Y-axis, and the two ends of each first limiting clamping block 31 are respectively fixed in two sets of sliding grooves 101. The workpiece is clamped between the two first limiting clamping blocks 31. By adjusting the position of the first limiting clamping blocks 31 in the X-axis and / or Y-axis directions, water meters of different specifications and sizes can be clamped and limited to avoid shaking during scanning.

[0039] Furthermore, the limiting clamping mechanism 3 also includes a second limiting clamping block 32 arranged along the X-axis direction. The two ends of the second limiting clamping block 32 are respectively fixed in two other sets of slide grooves 101. The second limiting clamping block 32 is used to limit the workpiece in the Y-axis direction, which can further prevent shaking during scanning.

[0040] Furthermore, the limiting clamping mechanism 3 also includes a locking device 33, and the first limiting clamping block 31 and the second limiting clamping block 32 are both fixed to the slide groove 101 by the locking device 33.

[0041] In one embodiment, the locking device 33 can be a bolt, and the first limiting clamping block 31 and the second limiting clamping block 32 can be limited or slid by tightening or loosening the bolt.

[0042] The scanning device also includes a control unit 4. Multiple barcode scanners 21 are electrically connected to the control unit 4. The control unit 4 is used to control the multiple barcode scanners 21 to scan the barcodes affixed to different surfaces of the workpiece sequentially or simultaneously, and to upload the barcode information scanned and identified by the barcode scanners 21 to the background system.

[0043] Furthermore, the scanning device also includes an alarm light (not shown), which is electrically connected to the control unit 4. When any scanner 21 fails to scan, the control unit 4 is also used to trigger the failed scanner 21 to scan again, and at the same time control the alarm light to sound an alarm.

[0044] The main body 1 of the device is also provided with a cable tray (not shown) for accommodating the wire harness connected to the barcode scanner 21. The main body 1 of the device is made of black bakelite material, which has good insulation properties and can effectively prevent electrical faults such as leakage during operation, ensuring the safety of equipment and operators; at the same time, it has high mechanical strength and good heat resistance, which can ensure the stability of the device structure and extend its service life.

[0045] The water meter scanning device provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0046] 1. High efficiency: The four scanning mechanisms, together with the limiting clamping mechanism, can scan the codes on all four sides of water meters of different sizes simultaneously without manual flipping, which greatly reduces the scanning time of a single water meter, simplifies manual operation, and improves the operational efficiency of water meter production, inspection and other processes, making it suitable for batch operation scenarios on assembly lines.

[0047] 2. Strong adaptability: The angle and position of the barcode scanner can be flexibly adjusted, and the platform supports size adaptation adjustment and fixation, which can be compatible with various specifications of water meters (such as water meters of different diameters and shapes), reducing the equipment replacement and debugging costs caused by differences in water meter specifications; at the same time, the limiting blocks around the platform can be removed, which facilitates barcode scanning of other products and expands the application range of the device.

[0048] 3. Accurate data: Simultaneous scanning on all four sides and centralized data processing avoid the problems of missed or incorrect scanning caused by manual scanning, ensuring that the water meter identification information is collected completely and accurately, providing reliable data support for subsequent water meter traceability and management, and reducing management risks caused by data errors.

[0049] 4. Cost advantage: The structure is simple, using a conventional barcode scanner, a simple adjustment mechanism and an adaptable placement area. Compared with complex automated barcode scanning equipment, the hardware cost is low, and the debugging and maintenance are simple, reducing the equipment procurement and operation costs of enterprises and making it easy to promote and apply in the industry.

[0050] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A water meter code scanning device, characterized by, include: The main body of the device includes a platform for supporting workpieces, and the platform is provided with multiple sets of sliding grooves. The barcode scanning mechanism includes multiple barcode scanners and multiple position adjustment mechanisms. The multiple barcode scanners are respectively fixed to the main body of the device through the multiple position adjustment mechanisms. The multiple position adjustment mechanisms can respectively adjust the position of the multiple barcode scanners relative to the workpiece. A limiting clamping mechanism is slidably disposed on the slide groove for clamping and fixing the workpiece. The position of the workpiece on the plane of the stage can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the limiting clamping mechanism on the slide groove.

2. The water meter code scanning apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each set of slides includes an X-axis slide and a Y-axis slide, which are arranged intersectingly. The position of the workpiece on the plane of the stage can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the limiting clamping mechanism on the X-axis slide and / or the Y-axis slide.

3. The water meter scanning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting clamping mechanism includes two opposing first limiting clamping blocks, which are arranged parallel to each other along the Y-axis. Both ends of each first limiting clamping block are fixed in two sets of sliding grooves, and the workpiece is clamped between the two first limiting clamping blocks.

4. The water meter code scanning apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting clamping mechanism further includes a second limiting clamping block arranged along the X-axis direction. The two ends of the second limiting clamping block are respectively fixed in the other two sets of slide grooves. The second limiting clamping block is used to limit the workpiece in the Y-axis direction.

5. The water meter code scanning apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The limiting clamping mechanism further includes a locking device, wherein the first limiting clamping block and the second limiting clamping block are both fixed to the slide groove by the locking device.

6. The water meter code scanning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The position adjustment mechanism includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail that are perpendicular to each other. The first guide rail is fixed to the main body of the device, and the two ends of the second guide rail are slidably disposed on the two first guide rails. The barcode scanner is slidably disposed on the second guide rail.

7. The water meter code scanning apparatus according to claim 6, wherein The scanning mechanism also includes multiple scanner mounting bases, each of which is configured to correspond one-to-one with a multiple scanner. Each scanner is fixed to a second guide rail via a scanner mounting base.

8. The water meter code scanning apparatus according to claim 7, wherein The scanning mechanism further includes a first adjustment knob and a second adjustment knob. The two ends of the second guide rail are respectively slidably mounted on the two first guide rails via the two first adjustment knobs. The position of the second guide rail on the first guide rail is adjusted by adjusting the first adjustment knob. The scanner mounting base is fixed on the second guide rail via the second adjustment knob. The position of the scanner mounting base on the second guide rail is adjusted by adjusting the second adjustment knob.

9. The water meter code scanning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein It also includes a control unit, to which multiple barcode scanners are electrically connected. The control unit is used to control the multiple barcode scanners to scan the barcodes affixed to different surfaces of the workpiece sequentially or simultaneously, and to upload the barcode information scanned and identified by the barcode scanners to the background system.

10. The water meter code scanning apparatus according to claim 9, wherein The alarm lamp is electrically connected with the control unit, and the control unit is further configured to trigger the code scanner that fails to scan the code to scan the code again while controlling the alarm lamp to alarm when any code scanner fails to scan the code.

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