Online automatic code scanning and material distributing device
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522016283.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-19
AI Technical Summary
[0005]本发明的发明目的在于解决现有产品生产中需要3名员工手动扫码作业操作不方便、效率低且有漏扫情况发生的问题
本方案采用了导料机构使产品在进入扫码区域时具有固定的摆设方向，并设置了三个扫码器分别对准来自产品的三个不同面上的三个码区，通过控制器自动进行扫码识别，出现漏码或者错码时，自动控制挡料机构挡住不合格产品，同时自动控制报警器提醒操作工将不合格产品剔除，显示器显示具体不良信息。本方案的分料机构具有三个作用：一是（前板）将产品推出让第三码区露出来扫码，二是（侧板）挡住下一个产品不进入扫码区域，三是一旦出现不合格产品，将生产线体划分为合格品区（对应生产线体另一半区域）和可能混有不合格品区（对应生产线体一半区域），有利于操作工迅速采取相应措施进行产品处置。本方案的第一感应器能自动检测产品是否完全到达扫码区域，完全到达便通过控制器控制推料气缸将产品推出，第二感应器能自动检测完成第三码区扫码后的产品是否离开（包括合格产品自动离开与不合格产品操作工拿走），产品离开后通过控制器控制推料气缸后退复位让下一个产品进入扫码区域，当出现不合格产品时，第三感应器能自动检测挡料板的前方是否有前面的产品滞留（正常情况下是没有产品滞留），只有前方没有产品滞留时，方能执行挡料板伸出来扫住不合格产品，发生此现象时报警器仍然报警提醒操作工将不合格产品剔除。第三感应器确保了挡料板不会撞坏前方的产品。本方案中的支撑架具有可调节平行板的高度和间隔的优点，扫码支架和共用扫码支架具有可调节X、Y、Z立体空间位置的优点，这些设计使得本方案能通用于各种不同型号规格产品的自动扫码及分料作业，节省了装置的制造费用。本方案自动扫码效率有了极大的提升，作业更轻松，产品质量更稳定。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of product production line technology, and in particular to an online automatic barcode scanning and material sorting device. Background Technology
[0002] As people become increasingly aware of product quality, manufacturers are adding QR codes and barcodes to product packaging boxes and outer shells. This allows for full quality tracking throughout the production process, user experience, and after-sales service, providing valuable reference for product development and upgrades.
[0003] This demonstrates the advantages of product code identification. However, a new product of our company has the following problems: the packaging box has a barcode and a QR code on two different sides, and the product shell also has a QR code. During the production line process, the product codes in three different locations need to be scanned. Each time, three employees need to manually remove the product from the production line, scan the codes, and put it back on the production line. This is inconvenient, inefficient, and there are cases of missed scans.
[0004] To overcome the aforementioned problems, we have invented an online automatic barcode scanning and material sorting device. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems of inconvenience, low efficiency, and missed scans that require three employees to manually scan barcodes in existing product manufacturing processes. The specific solution is as follows: An online automatic barcode scanning and dispensing device includes a production line body and a motor driving the production line conveyor belt. A guiding mechanism is provided in one half of the production line body. One end of the guiding mechanism is the product inlet, and the other end is the product scanning area. Above the scanning area is a first scanning mechanism facing the first barcode area of the product. A dispensing mechanism is provided on the side of the production line body near the guiding mechanism. The dispensing mechanism pushes the product from the other end of the guiding mechanism perpendicular to the flow direction into the other half of the production line body. A first limiting plate is provided at the other end of the guiding mechanism. On the other side of the production line body opposite the dispensing mechanism, a second scanning mechanism facing the second barcode area of the product is provided. Above the other half of the production line body is a third scanning mechanism facing the third barcode area of the product. A blocking mechanism to block defective products is provided next to the first limiting plate. The first, second, and third scanning mechanisms, the dispensing mechanism, and the blocking mechanism are electrically connected to a controller located on the production line body.
[0006] Furthermore, the first scanning mechanism includes a first scanner and a scanning bracket, the third scanning mechanism includes a third scanner and a shared scanning bracket, and the second scanning mechanism includes a second scanner and the shared scanning bracket.
[0007] Furthermore, the barcode scanning bracket includes a base, a longitudinal rod on the base, a transverse long rod on the longitudinal rod, and a transverse short rod on the transverse long rod. The shared barcode scanning bracket includes a base, a longitudinal rod on the base, two transverse long rods on the longitudinal rod, and two transverse short rods respectively on the two transverse long rods. Furthermore, the material guiding mechanism includes two parallel plates spaced apart by the product width and multiple support frames supporting the parallel plates. The surface of the parallel plates is perpendicular to the surface of the production line body, and the support frames are respectively fixed to both sides of the production line body.
[0008] Furthermore, the material distribution mechanism includes a pushing cylinder, a pushing plate located at the front end of the pushing cylinder rod, and a base for fixing the pushing cylinder. Furthermore, the pusher plate includes a front plate, a side plate, and a top plate. The front plate and the side plate are connected in an L-shape, and the top plate connects the upper edges of both the front plate and the side plate. The lower edge of the side plate is embedded in a groove on the base.
[0009] Furthermore, the material distribution mechanism also includes a second limiting plate located in front of the pusher cylinder and on the other side of the production line body.
[0010] Furthermore, the first limiting plate is L-shaped and fixed on the limiting seat. The limiting seat is also provided with a first sensor that passes through the first limiting plate toward the product in the material guiding mechanism, and a second sensor that passes through the first limiting plate toward the other half of the production line body. Furthermore, the material blocking mechanism includes a side-mounted material blocking cylinder, a material blocking plate located at the front end of the material blocking cylinder rod, and a material blocking bracket for mounting the material blocking cylinder. After the material blocking cylinder rod extends, the material blocking plate enters the other half of the production line body, and after the material blocking cylinder rod retracts, the material blocking plate exits the other half of the production line body.
[0011] Furthermore, the production line is also equipped with an alarm and a display that are electrically connected to the controller. When a defective product is found, the alarm alerts the operator and the display shows the specific defect information. The material stop bracket is equipped with a third sensor facing the other half of the production line.
[0012] In summary, the technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This solution employs a guiding mechanism to ensure a fixed orientation of products upon entering the barcode scanning area. Three barcode scanners are positioned to align with three different barcode zones on three different surfaces of the product. The controller automatically scans and identifies the barcodes. If a missing or incorrect barcode is detected, the automatic blocking mechanism prevents the product from entering, and an alarm is activated to alert the operator to remove the defective product. The display shows the specific defect information. The material distribution mechanism serves three purposes: first, it pushes the product out of the front panel to expose the third barcode zone for scanning; second, it blocks the next product from entering the scanning area; and third, once a defective product is detected, it divides the production line into a qualified product zone (corresponding to the other half of the production line) and a zone that may contain defective products (corresponding to the other half of the production line), allowing operators to quickly take appropriate measures to handle the product. The first sensor in this solution automatically detects whether a product has fully arrived at the scanning area. Once fully arrived, the controller activates a pusher cylinder to push the product out. The second sensor automatically detects whether a product has left the scanning area after scanning in the third code zone (including the automatic departure of qualified products and the removal of unqualified products by the operator). After a product leaves, the controller activates a pusher cylinder to retract and reset, allowing the next product to enter the scanning area. When an unqualified product is detected, the third sensor automatically detects whether there is any product obstructing the baffle (normally there is no obstruction). Only when there is no obstruction will the baffle extend to scan the unqualified product. If this occurs, the alarm will still sound to remind the operator to remove the unqualified product. The third sensor ensures that the baffle will not damage the product in front. The support frame in this solution has the advantage of adjustable parallel plate height and spacing, and the scanning bracket and shared scanning bracket have the advantage of adjustable X, Y, and Z three-dimensional spatial positions. These designs make this solution applicable to automatic scanning and sorting operations of various models and specifications of products, saving on equipment manufacturing costs. This solution greatly improves the efficiency of automatic barcode scanning, making operations easier and product quality more stable. Attached Figure Description
[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort. Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an online automatic barcode scanning and dispensing device according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a structural diagram showing the structure of the present invention when a defective product is blocked. Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the product of this utility model; Figure 4This is a structural diagram of the material guiding mechanism of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the material distribution mechanism of this utility model; Figure 6 This is another structural diagram of the material dispensing mechanism of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the material-stopping mechanism of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the barcode scanner bracket of this utility model; Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the material blocking mechanism in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.
[0014] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 10-Production line body, 11-Conveyor belt, 20-Guiding mechanism, 21-Inlet end, 22-Scanning area, 23-Parallel plate, 24-Support frame, 240-Support base, 241-Vertical bar, 242-Horizontal bar, 243-Screw, 30-Product, 301-Defective product, 31-First coding area, 32-Second coding area, 33-Third coding area, 40-Distribution mechanism, 41-Pushing cylinder, 42-Pushing plate, 420-Front plate, 421-Side plate, 422-Top plate, 43- Base, 431-slide groove, 50-first limiting plate, 51-limiting seat, 52-strip window, 53-first sensor, 54-second sensor, 55-second limiting plate, 56-amplifier, 60-baffle mechanism, 61-baffle cylinder, 62-baffle plate, 63-baffle bracket, 64-third sensor, 70-frame, 71-first barcode scanner, 72-second barcode scanner, 73-third barcode scanner, 74-longitudinal rod, 75-long transverse rod, 76-short transverse rod, 77-clamp. Detailed Implementation
[0015] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0016] Example 1: like Figures 1 to 8As shown, an online automatic barcode scanning and dispensing device includes a production line body 10 and a motor, drive roller, and driven roller (not shown in the figure) that drive the production line conveyor belt 11. A guiding mechanism 20 is provided in one half of the production line body 10. One end of the guiding mechanism 20 is the inlet end 21 of the product 30, and the other end is the barcode scanning area 22 of the product 30. Above the barcode scanning area 22 is a first barcode scanning mechanism facing the first code area 31 (a QR code) of the product 30. A dispensing mechanism 40 is provided on the side of the production line body 10 near the guiding mechanism 20. The dispensing mechanism 40 pushes the product 30 from the other end of the guiding mechanism 20 perpendicular to the flow direction into the other half of the production line body 10. In this production line 10, a first limiting plate 50 is provided at the other end of the material guiding mechanism 20. On the other side of the production line 10 opposite the material distributing mechanism 40, a second scanning mechanism is provided facing the second code area 32 (a one-dimensional barcode) of the product 30. Above the other half of the production line 10, a third scanning mechanism is provided facing the third code area 33 (a two-dimensional barcode) of the product 30. A blocking mechanism 60 is provided next to the first limiting plate 50 to prevent defective products from entering the production line. The first, second, and third scanning mechanisms, the material distributing mechanism 40, and the blocking mechanism 60 are all electrically connected to a controller (not shown in the figure, belonging to existing technology, and its specific model and working principle are not detailed here) located on the production line 10. (Note: Product 30 in this solution is a product with a packaging box.) Specifically, the first scanning mechanism includes a first scanner 71 and a scanning bracket, the third scanning mechanism includes a third scanner 73 and a shared scanning bracket, and the second scanning mechanism includes a second scanner 72 and a shared scanning bracket.
[0017] Specifically, the barcode scanner bracket includes a base 70, a longitudinal rod 74 mounted on the base 70 via a clamp 77 and screws (not shown in the figure), a transverse long rod 75 mounted on the longitudinal rod 74 via a clamp 77 and screws, and a transverse short rod 76 mounted on the transverse long rod 75 via a clamp 77 and screws. The shared barcode scanner bracket includes a base 70, a longitudinal rod 74 mounted on the base 70 via a clamp 77 and screws, two transverse long rods 75 mounted on the longitudinal rods 74 via clamps 77 and screws, and two transverse short rods 76 mounted on the two transverse long rods 75 respectively via clamps 77 and screws. The barcode scanner bracket and the shared barcode scanner bracket have the advantage of adjustable X, Y, and Z three-dimensional spatial positions by adjusting the different positions of the clamps 77 and the rods.
[0018] Specifically, the material guiding mechanism includes two parallel plates 23 spaced apart by the width of the product 30 and multiple support frames 24 supporting the parallel plates 23. The surfaces of the parallel plates 23 are perpendicular to the surface of the production line body 10 (i.e., the surface of the conveyor belt 11), and the support frames 24 are fixed to both sides of the production line body 10. Each support frame 24 consists of a support base 240, vertical rods 241, horizontal rods 242, screws 243, and clamps 77. The support frame 24 has the advantage of adjustable height and spacing of the parallel plates 23, facilitating automatic barcode scanning of products of various specifications and models. Preferably, the parallel plates 23 are made of profiled plates with an outwardly widening arc-shaped opening at the inlet end 21, facilitating product placement and providing space for automatic position adjustment.
[0019] Specifically, the material distribution mechanism 40 includes a pushing cylinder 41, a pushing plate 42 located at the front end of the cylinder rod of the pushing cylinder 41, and a base 43 for fixing the pushing cylinder 41. The base 43 is fixed to the production line body 10.
[0020] Specifically, the pusher plate 42 includes a front plate 420, a side plate 421 and an upper plate 422. The front plate 420 and the side plate 421 are connected in an L-shape. The upper plate 422 connects the upper edges of the front plate 420 and the side plate 421. The lower edge of the side plate 421 is embedded in the groove 431 on the base 43.
[0021] Specifically, the material distribution mechanism 40 also includes a second limiting plate 55 located in front of the pushing cylinder 41 and on the other side of the production line body 10. The second limiting plate 55 is a hollow rectangle excluding the top and rear sides. The second limiting plate 55 is fixed to the production line body 10.
[0022] Specifically, the first limiting plate 50 is L-shaped and is fixed to the limiting seat 51. The limiting seat 51 is also provided with a first sensor 53 that looks through the window 52 of the first limiting plate 50 toward the product 30 in the feeding mechanism 20, and a second sensor 54 that looks through the window 52 of the first limiting plate 50 toward the other half of the production line body 10. The limiting seat 51 is fixed to the production line body 10.
[0023] The barcode scanner bracket in this solution is fixed on the limit seat 51, and the shared barcode scanner bracket is fixed on the production line body 10.
[0024] Specifically, the material blocking mechanism 60 includes a side-mounted material blocking cylinder 61, a material blocking plate 62 located at the front end of the cylinder rod of the material blocking cylinder 61, and a material blocking bracket 63 for mounting the material blocking cylinder 61. After the cylinder rod of the material blocking cylinder 61 extends, the material blocking plate 62 enters the other half of the production line body 10 to block the defective product 301. After the cylinder rod of the material blocking cylinder 61 retracts, the material blocking plate 62 exits the other half of the production line body 10 to allow the qualified product 30 to pass directly. The material blocking bracket 63 is fixed to the production line body 10.
[0025] Specifically, production line 10 is also equipped with an alarm and a display (not shown in the figure) electrically connected to the controller. When a defective product 301 is found, the alarm will prompt the operator to take action, and the display will show specific defect information. Defective products 301 include several situations such as incorrect codes, missing codes, or incomplete codes, as well as situations where products are not included in the packaging box.
[0026] Example 2: like Figure 9 As shown, to ensure that the baffle plate 62 does not damage the products stuck in front (not shown in the figure), this embodiment 2, based on embodiment 1, provides a third sensor 64 on the baffle bracket 63 that extends through the window 52 of the baffle bracket 63 towards the other half of the production line body 10. The rest is the same as in embodiment 1, and will not be repeated here.
[0027] The working process of this solution is briefly described as follows: The operator places the products 30 one by one into the inlet end 21 of the feeding mechanism 20. The conveyor belt 11 delivers the products to the scanning area 22. The first sensor 53 automatically detects that the products 30 have completely reached the scanning area 22. The controller controls the first barcode scanner 71 to scan the first code area 31 of the product 30, while the second barcode scanner 72 scans the second code area 32 of the product 30. The controller controls the pusher cylinder 41 to push the product 30 out through the front plate 420. The side plate 421 blocks the next product 30 from entering the scanning area 22. The controller controls the third barcode scanner 73 to scan the third code area 33 of the product 30. The controller (according to...) The preset program determines whether the three code areas are correct. Qualified products 30 flow to the next process along the other half of the production line 10. Unqualified products 301 are blocked by the controller-controlled blocking cylinder 61 extending the blocking plate 62. At the same time, the controller controls the alarm to sound, reminding the operator to remove the unqualified products 301. After the second sensor 54 automatically detects that the products 30 (including qualified products 30 and unqualified products 301) have left after scanning the third code area 33, the controller controls the pushing cylinder 41 to retract and reset, allowing the next product 30 to enter the scanning area 22. The previous steps are repeated to scan the next product 30.
[0028] In this design, the first sensor 53, the second sensor 54, and the third sensor 64 are preferably fiber optic sensors, equipped with an amplifier 56. This provides good anti-interference performance, high sensitivity, and more stable performance. Fiber optic sensors are existing technology, and their specific models and working principles will not be detailed here. Depending on the actual situation, the first sensor 53, the second sensor 54, and the third sensor 64 can also be replaced by ultrasonic sensors. In this design, the pushing cylinder 41 and the blocking cylinder 61 are each electrically connected to the controller via a solenoid valve (not shown in the figure), and are also connected to the air pump (not shown in the figure) of the production line via air pipes (not shown in the figure).
[0029] In summary, the technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This solution employs a guiding mechanism to ensure a fixed orientation of products upon entering the barcode scanning area. Three barcode scanners are positioned to align with three different barcode zones (two QR codes and one 1D barcode) on three different surfaces of the product. The controller automatically scans and identifies the codes. If a missing or incorrect code is detected, the automatic blocking mechanism prevents the product from entering, and an alarm is activated to alert the operator to remove the defective product. The display shows the specific defect information. The material distribution mechanism serves three purposes: first, it pushes the product out of the front panel to expose the third barcode zone for scanning; second, it blocks the next product from entering the scanning area; and third, once a defective product is detected, it divides the production line into a qualified product zone (corresponding to the other half of the production line) and a zone that may contain defective products (corresponding to the other half of the production line), allowing operators to quickly take appropriate measures to handle the product. The first sensor in this solution automatically detects whether a product has fully arrived at the scanning area. Once fully arrived, the controller activates a pusher cylinder to push the product out. The second sensor automatically detects whether a product has left the scanning area after scanning in the third code zone (including the automatic departure of qualified products and the removal of unqualified products by the operator). After a product leaves, the controller activates a pusher cylinder to retract and reset, allowing the next product to enter the scanning area. When an unqualified product is detected, the third sensor automatically detects whether there is any product obstructing the baffle (normally there is no obstruction). Only when there is no obstruction will the baffle extend to scan the unqualified product. If this occurs, the alarm will still sound to remind the operator to remove the unqualified product. The third sensor ensures that the baffle will not damage the product in front. The support frame in this solution has the advantage of adjustable parallel plate height and spacing, and the scanning bracket and shared scanning bracket have the advantage of adjustable X, Y, and Z three-dimensional spatial positions. These designs make this solution applicable to automatic scanning and sorting operations of various models and specifications of products, saving on equipment manufacturing costs. This solution greatly improves the efficiency of automatic barcode scanning, making operations easier and product quality more stable.
[0030] The embodiments described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this technical solution. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the above embodiments should be included within the scope of protection of this technical solution.
Claims
1. An online automatic barcode scanning and material sorting device, comprising a production line body and a motor driving the production line conveyor belt, characterized in that: A material guiding mechanism is provided in one half of the production line body. One end of the material guiding mechanism is the product entry end, and the other end is the product scanning area. Above the scanning area is a first scanning mechanism facing the first code area of the product. A material distribution mechanism is provided on the side of the production line body near the material guiding mechanism. The material distribution mechanism pushes the product at the other end of the material guiding mechanism into the other half of the production line body along a direction perpendicular to the flow direction. A first limiting plate is provided at the end of the other end of the material guiding mechanism. On the other side of the production line body opposite the material distribution mechanism, a second scanning mechanism is provided facing the second code area of the product. Above the other half of the production line body is a third scanning mechanism facing the third code area of the product. Next to the first limiting plate is a blocking mechanism that can block unqualified products. The first scanning mechanism, the second scanning mechanism, the third scanning mechanism, the material distribution mechanism, and the blocking mechanism are all electrically connected to a controller located in the production line body.
2. The online automatic barcode scanning and dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first scanning mechanism includes a first scanner and a scanning bracket, the third scanning mechanism includes a third scanner and a shared scanning bracket, and the second scanning mechanism includes a second scanner and the shared scanning bracket.
3. The online automatic barcode scanning and dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The barcode scanning bracket includes a base, a longitudinal rod on the base, a transverse long rod on the longitudinal rod, and a transverse short rod on the transverse long rod. The shared barcode scanning bracket includes a base, a longitudinal rod on the base, two transverse long rods on the longitudinal rod, and two transverse short rods on the two transverse long rods respectively.
4. The online automatic barcode scanning and dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material guiding mechanism includes two parallel plates spaced apart by the product width and multiple support frames supporting the parallel plates. The surface of the parallel plates is perpendicular to the surface of the production line body, and the support frames are respectively fixed to both sides of the production line body.
5. The online automatic barcode scanning and dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material distribution mechanism includes a pusher cylinder, a pusher plate located at the front end of the pusher cylinder rod, and a base for fixing the pusher cylinder.
6. The online automatic barcode scanning and dispensing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pusher plate includes a front plate, a side plate and a top plate. The front plate and the side plate are connected in an L-shape. The top plate connects the upper edges of the front plate and the side plate. The lower edge of the side plate is embedded in a groove on the base.
7. The online automatic barcode scanning and dispensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The material distribution mechanism also includes a second limiting plate located in front of the pusher cylinder and on the other side of the production line body.
8. The online automatic barcode scanning and dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first limiting plate is L-shaped and fixed on the limiting seat. The limiting seat is also provided with a first sensor that passes through the first limiting plate toward the product in the material guiding mechanism, and a second sensor that passes through the first limiting plate toward the other half of the production line body.
9. The online automatic barcode scanning and dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material blocking mechanism includes a side-mounted material blocking cylinder, a material blocking plate located at the front end of the material blocking cylinder rod, and a material blocking bracket for mounting the material blocking cylinder. After the material blocking cylinder rod extends, the material blocking plate enters the other half of the production line body. After the material blocking cylinder rod retracts, the material blocking plate exits the other half of the production line body.
10. The online automatic barcode scanning and dispensing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The production line is also equipped with an alarm and a display that are electrically connected to the controller. When a defective product is found, the alarm alerts the operator and the display shows the specific defect information. The material stop bracket is equipped with a third sensor facing the other half of the production line.