A code scanning gun with foldable handle

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of code scanning gun, and disclose a kind of folding handle's code scanning gun, to solve the problem of big volume, carrying and transportation inconvenience of traditional code scanning gun due to handle fixed, it includes code scanning gun body, handle, rotating shaft and sliding electrical connection component, handle is hinged with code scanning gun body by rotating shaft, can be relative to the folding and opening and closing of body rotation, under opening and closing state, the electrical connection rod of sliding electrical connection component is inserted with the electrical connection interface of code scanning gun body, complete mechanical lock and electrical connection, fixed handle and transmission function key signal;Under folding state, electrical connection rod is separated from interface, handle is attached to body, using the plastic deformation characteristics and cooperation shape card engagement, greatly reduce volume, handle is equipped with enlarged base to facilitate placement, function key position is attached to holding habit, sliding block is provided with antiskid line to facilitate operation.The device gives consideration to operation convenience and storage portability, and it is strong in practicality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of barcode scanner technology, specifically a barcode scanner with a foldable handle. Background Technology

[0002] In various scenarios such as commercial transactions, logistics sorting, and warehouse management, barcode scanners are highly valued for their efficiency in information collection, and their ease of use is of paramount importance. To improve grip comfort and reduce hand fatigue from prolonged operation, most barcode scanners on the market are designed with a dedicated handle, significantly enhancing the human-computer interaction experience.

[0003] However, the presence of the handle also brings significant size issues. Traditional barcode scanner handles are often fixedly connected to the main body, resulting in a relatively bulky overall structure. In the packaging process, this larger size necessitates larger packaging containers, which not only increases the amount of packaging material used but also complicates the packaging process.

[0004] In the transportation stage, excessive volume leads to reduced space utilization. Whether it's stacking in a warehouse or loading during transportation, barcode scanners occupy more space, limiting the quantity that can be transported or stored in a single trip, indirectly increasing transportation and warehousing costs.

[0005] For users, portability is also significantly reduced. When workers are on the move, these barcode scanners with fixed handles are difficult to store easily in ordinary tool bags or pockets, often requiring additional, larger carrying tools, increasing the inconvenience. In some space-constrained work scenarios, such as small shops or mobile work vehicles, the excessive size can also cause storage problems and may even interfere with normal workflows. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a barcode scanner with a foldable handle, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the large size of the barcode scanner handle affecting packaging, transportation, warehousing costs, and user portability.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a barcode scanner with a foldable handle, comprising: The barcode scanner body has a scanning window on one side and a circuit structure that enables the barcode scanner function inside the barcode scanner body. The handle has a rotating shaft on one side, and the handle is hinged to the barcode scanner body via the rotating shaft. An enlarged base is provided on the side of the handle opposite to the rotating shaft. A sliding electrical connector assembly is disposed on the handle. The sliding electrical connector assembly includes an electrical connector rod. The barcode scanner body is provided with an electrical connector interface corresponding to the electrical connector rod. The electrical connector rod is plugged into and electrically connected to the electrical connector interface.

[0008] Preferably, a rotating protrusion is provided on the side of the handle away from the enlarged base, and a rotating hole is provided in the rotating protrusion and the barcode scanner body, with the rotating shaft disposed in the rotating hole.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the barcode scanner body is provided with a mating shape corresponding to the shape of the handle, and the side of the mating shape opposite to the scanning window is provided with a handle end abutment groove.

[0010] Preferably, a function button is provided on the side of the handle near the scanning window, and a button groove corresponding to the function button is provided in the mating shape.

[0011] Preferably, the sliding electrical connector assembly further includes a sliding block, a sliding groove, a sliding rod, and a base block. The sliding groove is provided on the side of the handle opposite to the function button. The sliding block is slidably engaged in the sliding groove. The base block is slidably engaged in the handle. The base block and the sliding block are fixedly connected by the sliding rod. The electrical connector rod is fixedly disposed on the base block.

[0012] Preferably, the surface of the sliding block is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a barcode scanner with a foldable handle, which has the following advantages: This foldable handle barcode scanner includes a barcode scanner body, a handle, a rotating shaft, and a sliding electrical connection assembly. The handle can rotate relative to the barcode scanner body. The foldable handle significantly reduces the product size, making it easier to package, transport, and carry. After opening and closing, the sliding electrical connection assembly mechanically locks and electrically connects the electrical connection rod on the handle and the electrical connection interface on the barcode scanner body, fixing the opened and closed state and preventing unplanned rotation during use. It can also transmit electrical signals, making it easy to set the barcode scanner's function buttons on the handle. This device is convenient to use and highly practical. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall opening and closing state of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall folded state of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the barcode scanner body of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the handle structure of this utility model; Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the handle and sliding electrical connection assembly of this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Barcode scanner body; 2. Scanning window; 3. Handle; 4. Rotating shaft; 5. Enlarged base; 6. Sliding electrical connector assembly; 7. Electrical connector rod; 8. Electrical connector interface; 9. Rotating protrusion; 10. Mating shape; 11. Handle end groove; 12. Function button; 13. Button recess; 14. Sliding block; 15. Sliding groove; 16. Sliding rod; 17. Base block; 18. Anti-slip texture. Detailed Implementation

[0016] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: A barcode scanner with a foldable handle, comprising: The barcode scanner body 1 has a scanning window 2 on one side and a circuit structure that enables the barcode scanner function inside the barcode scanner body 1. The handle 3 has a rotating shaft 4 on one side. The handle 3 is hinged to the barcode scanner body 1 through the rotating shaft 4. The handle 3 has an enlarged base 5 on the side away from the rotating shaft 4. The enlarged base 5 facilitates the placement of the device after opening and closing.

[0018] A sliding electrical connection assembly 6 is mounted on the handle 3. The sliding electrical connection assembly 6 includes an electrical connection rod 7. The barcode scanner body 1 is provided with an electrical connection interface 8 corresponding to the electrical connection rod 7. The electrical connection rod 7 and the electrical connection interface 8 are plugged in and electrically connected. This utility model does not limit the specific circuit structure of the barcode scanner; any structure commonly used by those skilled in the art is applicable.

[0019] Furthermore, a rotating protrusion 9 is provided on the side of the handle 3 away from the enlarged base 5. A rotating hole is provided inside the rotating protrusion 9 and the barcode scanner body 1, and the rotating shaft 4 is located in the rotating hole. The entire handle 3 rotates around the rotating shaft 4 to achieve a folded state and an open state. In the folded state, the volume is greatly reduced, making it easier to package, transport and carry. In the open state, the user can directly hold the handle 3 to use the device.

[0020] Furthermore, the bottom of the barcode scanner body 1 is provided with a mating shape 10 corresponding to the shape of the handle 3, and a handle end abutment groove 11 is provided on the side of the mating shape 10 opposite to the scanning window 2. The barcode scanner body 1 is made of common plastic material, and the left and right sides of the mating shape 10 are recommended to be slightly smaller than the handle 3, so that the handle 3 can be locked in place when folded by utilizing the deformation properties of plastic material.

[0021] Furthermore, a function button 12 is provided on the side of the handle 3 near the scanning window 2, and a corresponding button groove 13 is provided in the fitting shape 10. The specific type of function button 12 is not limited; all existing power buttons, fill light buttons, trigger buttons, state switching buttons, etc., are applicable. When the operator holds the handle 3 with the scanning window 2 facing the item to be scanned, the index finger is conveniently positioned at the function button 12.

[0022] Furthermore, the sliding electrical connector assembly 6 also includes a sliding block 14, a sliding groove 15, a sliding rod 16, and a base block 17. The handle 3 is provided with a sliding groove 15 on the side away from the function button 12. The sliding block 14 is slidably engaged in the sliding groove 15, and the base block 17 is slidably engaged in the handle 3. The base block 17 and the sliding block 14 are fixedly connected by the sliding rod 16, and the electrical connector 7 is fixedly mounted on the base block 17. The sliding block 14 is recommended to be set to be relatively tight with a certain degree of damping. When in use, rotate the handle 3 to keep the handle 3 perpendicular to the barcode scanner body 1. At this time, push the sliding block 14 to move the electrical connector 7 toward the barcode scanner body 1 until the electrical connector 7 and the electrical connector 8 are connected. When folding and storing, slide the sliding block 14 in the opposite direction to release the connection between the electrical connector 7 and the electrical connector 8, and then rotate the handle 3 to fold. The electrical connector 7 not only completes the mechanical locking to prevent rotation during use, but also connects the function button 12 to the internal circuit of the barcode scanner body 1. The specific structure of the electrical connector 7 and the electrical connector 8 is not limited. Any plug-in male and female connector commonly used by those skilled in the art is applicable.

[0023] Furthermore, the surface of the sliding block 14 is provided with anti-slip texture 18. The anti-slip texture 18 facilitates the sliding operation of the sliding block 14.

[0024] Structural Description: Barcode scanner body 1: The main structure of the barcode scanner, with a scanning window 2 on one side, containing the circuit structure that realizes the barcode scanning function, and is the basis for the installation of various components; Scanning window 2: Located on one side of the barcode scanner body 1, it is the window through which the barcode scanner scans the item to be scanned; Handle 3: A grip component that is hinged to the barcode scanner body 1 via a rotating shaft 4. An enlarged base 5 is provided on the side away from the rotating shaft 4, and a function button 12 is provided on the side near the scanning window 2. It can be rotated relative to the body to achieve folding and opening. Rotating shaft 4: Set in the rotating hole of the rotating protrusion 9 and the barcode scanner body 1, it is the shaft through which the handle 3 rotates relative to the barcode scanner body 1, ensuring smooth rotation; Enlarged base 5: Located on the side of handle 3 away from the rotating shaft 4, it facilitates the placement of the device when handle 3 is open or closed, and becomes part of the overall structure when folded. Sliding electrical connector assembly 6: An assembly disposed on the handle 3, including an electrical connector rod 7, a sliding block 14, a sliding groove 15, a sliding rod 16, and a base block 17, used to realize the mechanical locking and electrical connection between the handle 3 and the barcode scanner body 1; Electrical connector 7: Fixedly mounted on base block 17, it can be plugged into electrical connector 8 on barcode scanner body 1, which can both mechanically lock and restrict the rotation of handle 3, and electrically conduct and transmit control signals of function button 12. Electrical connector 8: Located on the barcode scanner body 1, it is adapted to the electrical connector 7 and is used to receive the insertion of the electrical connector 7 to achieve mechanical locking and electrical connection. Rotating protrusion 9: It is located on the side of the handle 3 away from the enlarged base 5, and has a rotating hole inside for installing the rotating shaft 4, which assists the handle 3 to rotate around the rotating shaft 4. Matching shape 10: Set at the bottom of the barcode scanner body 1, with an outer shape corresponding to the handle 3, and an internal button groove 13, which uses the plastic deformation properties to lock the handle 3 after folding. Handle end groove 11: It is set on the side of the mating shape 10 away from the scanning window 2. After the handle 3 is rotated, it is pressed against this place to control the degree of rotation; Function button 12: Located on the side of the handle 3 near the scanning window 2, including switch, fill light, and scan trigger functions. The position is designed to fit the user's grip habits and make it easy for the user to operate. Button recess 13: Set inside the mating shape 10, corresponding to the function button 12, to accommodate the function button 12 when the handle 3 is folded, so as to prevent the button from being damaged by pressure; Sliding block 14: It is slidably engaged in the sliding groove 15 and fixedly connected to the base block 17 through the sliding rod 16. The surface is provided with anti-slip texture 18. When pushed, it drives the base block 17 and the electric contact rod 7 to move. Sliding groove 15: Located on the side of the handle 3 away from the function button 12, it is the track for sliding block 14 and restricts the sliding path of sliding block 14; Slide rod 16: used to fix and connect slide block 14 and base block 17, transmit the sliding action of slide block 14 to base block 17, and drive the electric contact rod 7 to move; Base block 17: It is slidably attached inside the handle 3 and connected to the sliding block 14 through the slide rod 16. The electric contact rod 7 is fixedly installed on it and moves with the sliding block 14. Anti-slip texture 18: Set on the surface of the sliding block 14 to enhance the friction when pushing the sliding block 14 and improve the ease of operation.

[0025] Working principle: When unfolded for use, the handle 3 rotates relative to the barcode scanner body 1 via the rotating shaft 4 until it forms a perpendicular angle with the barcode scanner body 1. At this time, the rotating protrusion 9 on the handle 3 rotates to its limit position along the rotating hole, and the mating shape 10 at the bottom of the barcode scanner body 1 fits snugly with the shape of the handle 3, providing stable support for gripping. When the user holds the handle 3, the scanning window 2 naturally faces the item to be scanned, and the index finger falls precisely on the function button 12 on the side of the handle 3, allowing for convenient operation of functions such as power on / off, supplementary lighting, and trigger scanning. To fix this usage state, the sliding block 14 on the side of the handle 3 needs to be pushed—when the sliding block 14 moves along the sliding groove 15, it drives the internal base block 17 to slide synchronously through the slide rod 16, causing the electrical contact rod 7 on the base block 17 to extend towards the barcode scanner body 1, and finally precisely connect with the electrical contact interface 8 on the barcode scanner body 1. This process achieves both mechanical locking, using the rigid connection between the electrical connector 7 and the electrical interface 8 to restrict the rotation of the handle 3 and prevent unplanned deviation due to external forces during use; and electrical conduction, transmitting the control signals from the function buttons 12 on the handle 3 to the circuit structure inside the barcode scanner body 1 via the electrical connector 7, ensuring the effective execution of operating commands. The anti-slip texture 18 on the surface of the sliding block 14 enhances the friction during pushing, improving ease of operation.

[0026] When storage or transportation is required, push the sliding block 14 in the reverse direction to pull the electrical connection rod 7 out of the electrical connection interface 8, releasing the mechanical lock and electrical connection. Subsequently, the handle 3 can rotate in the opposite direction around the rotation axis 4, gradually approaching the barcode scanner body 1. Since the left and right sides of the mating shape 10 are slightly smaller than the width of the handle 3, utilizing the deformation characteristics of the plastic material, the handle 3 will form a slight interference fit with the mating shape 10 during the folding process, and will eventually be firmly locked. At this time, the function button 12 on the handle 3 is precisely embedded in the button groove 13 in the mating shape 10, preventing the button from being damaged by pressure; in the folded state, the size of the device is greatly reduced, making it easy to put into a packaging box or carrying tool, reducing the space occupied for storage and transportation.

[0027] Throughout the process, the rotating shaft 4 serves as the core rotating component, ensuring smooth rotation of the handle 3. The sliding electrical connection assembly 6 performs the dual functions of status fixation and signal transmission, solving the stability problem of the folding structure and ensuring the normal operation of the function buttons 12 on the handle 3. The enlarged base 5 can assist in placement when the device is unfolded, improving operational flexibility; when folded, it becomes part of the overall structure without adding extra volume. This design, through the ingenious combination of mechanical structure and electrical connection, effectively overcomes the drawbacks of the excessively large size of traditional fixed handles while retaining the operational advantages of the handle 3.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A barcode scanner with a foldable handle, characterized in that, include: The barcode scanner body (1) has a scanning window (2) on one side and a circuit structure for realizing the barcode scanner function inside the barcode scanner body (1). Handle (3), a rotating shaft (4) is provided on one side of the handle (3), the handle (3) is hinged to the barcode scanner body (1) through the rotating shaft (4), and an enlarged base (5) is provided on the side of the handle (3) away from the rotating shaft (4). A sliding electrical connector assembly (6) is disposed on the handle (3). The sliding electrical connector assembly (6) includes an electrical connector rod (7). The barcode scanner body (1) is provided with an electrical connector interface (8) corresponding to the electrical connector rod (7). The electrical connector rod (7) is plugged into and electrically connected to the electrical connector interface (8).

2. The barcode scanner with a foldable handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle (3) is provided with a rotating protrusion (9) on the side away from the enlarged base (5). The rotating protrusion (9) and the barcode scanner body (1) are provided with rotating holes, and the rotating shaft (4) is provided in the rotating holes.

3. A barcode scanner with a foldable handle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the barcode scanner body (1) is provided with a mating shape (10) corresponding to the shape of the handle (3), and the mating shape (10) is provided with a handle end groove (11) on the side away from the scanning window (2).

4. A barcode scanner with a foldable handle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The handle (3) is provided with a function button (12) on the side near the scanning window (2), and the mating shape (10) is provided with a button groove (13) corresponding to the function button (12).

5. A barcode scanner with a foldable handle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sliding electrical connector assembly (6) further includes a sliding block (14), a sliding groove (15), a sliding rod (16), and a base block (17). The handle (3) has a sliding groove (15) on the side away from the function button (12). The sliding block (14) is slidably engaged in the sliding groove (15). The base block (17) is slidably engaged in the handle (3). The base block (17) and the sliding block (14) are fixedly connected by the sliding rod (16). The electrical connector rod (7) is fixedly mounted on the base block (17).

6. A barcode scanner with a foldable handle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The surface of the sliding block (14) is provided with anti-slip texture (18).

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