Code scanning apparatus, sorting device and code scanning method

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a code scanning apparatus (1), a sorting device (100) and a code scanning method. The code scanning apparatus (1) has a code scanning station (a), and the code scanning apparatus (1) comprises: a conveying assembly (10), configured to convey a jig (3) to the code scanning station (a), the jig (3) being configured for loading a battery (2) extending along a first direction; a first code scanning assembly, provided at the code scanning station (a), configured to scan a code of the jig (3) to obtain jig (3) information; a second code scanning assembly (30), provided at the code scanning station (a), configured to scan a code of the battery (2) to obtain battery (2) information. In the code scanning apparatus (1), the second code scanning assembly (30) is used to directly scan the code of the battery (2), thereby directly obtaining battery (2) information, rather than inferring it based on jig (3) information; then the code scanning assembly is used to scan the code of the jig (3) to obtain jig (3) information, and the jig (3) information is configured to verify the battery (2) information, thereby achieving dual-traceability code scanning, ensuring the correctness of the identity information of the battery (2), effectively avoiding the risk of inconsistency between the jig information of the jig (3) and the battery (2) actually loaded in the jig (3), and facilitating the realization of precise battery (2) information.

Description

[0001] This disclosure claims priority to the Chinese patent application with application number 202410606913.1, titled "Code Scanning Apparatus, Sorting Device and Code Scanning Method", filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration on May 15, 2024; and claims priority to the Chinese patent application with application number 202421064186.2, titled "Code Scanning Apparatus and Sorting Device", filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration on May 15, 2024; both of which are incorporated herein in their entireties.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of production equipment, and more specifically, to a code scanning apparatus, a sorting device, and a code scanning method.BACKGROUND

[0003] In the related art, cylindrical battery production lines are evolving toward the direction of precise battery information. In the conventional technology, batteries are loaded in carrying cups and conveyed. It is common to infer battery information by scanning a carrying cup code, and bind battery information with the carrying cup code. However, scanning only the carrying cup code involves the risk of human or equipment interaction errors, which may lead to inconsistency between the two pieces of information and affect production.SUMMARY

[0004] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a new technical solution for a code scanning apparatus, which can at least solve the problem of inaccurate battery information during battery production in the prior art.

[0005] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a sorting device, comprising the above code scanning apparatus.

[0006] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a code scanning method.

[0007] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a code scanning apparatus is provided, the code scanning apparatus having a code scanning station, the code scanning apparatus comprising: a conveying assembly, the conveying assembly being configured to convey a jig to the code scanning station, the jig being used for loading a battery extending along a first direction; a first code scanning assembly, the first code scanning assembly being provided at the code scanning station, and being configured to scan a code of the jig to obtain jig information; a second code scanning assembly, the second code scanning assembly being provided at the code scanning station, and being configured to scan a code of the battery to obtain battery information.

[0008] Optionally, the first code scanning assembly comprises: a first code scanner, the first code scanner being provided at the code scanning station, and being configured to scan a two-dimensional code on the jig to obtain the jig information.

[0009] Optionally, the first code scanning assembly further comprises: a first adjustment mechanism, the first adjustment mechanism being connected to the first code scanner, the first adjustment mechanism being configured to adjust a pose of the first code scanner.

[0010] Optionally, the first adjustment mechanism comprises: a first support rod, the first support rod extending along the first direction; a second support rod, the second support rod extending along a second direction; a first locking member, the first locking member being configured to lock or unlock the first support rod and the second support rod, the first support rod being movable relative to the first locking member along the first direction, the second support rod being movable relative to the first locking member along the second direction, the first support rod and the second support rod each being rotatable relative to the first locking member about respective axes thereof; a connecting member, the connecting member being rotatably provided on the second support rod about an axis extending along a third direction, the first adjustment mechanism being connected to the connecting member; wherein the first direction, the second direction and the third direction respectively intersect.

[0011] Optionally, the first code scanning assembly comprises: a code reader, the code reader being provided at the code scanning station, and being configured to read a chip in the jig to obtain the jig information.

[0012] Optionally, the second code scanning assembly comprises: a second code scanner, the second code scanner being provided at the code scanning station, and being configured to scan a two-dimensional code on the battery to obtain the battery information.

[0013] Optionally, the second code scanning assembly further comprises: a second adjustment mechanism, the second adjustment mechanism being connected to the second code scanner, the second adjustment mechanism being configured to adjust a pose of the second code scanner.

[0014] Optionally, the second adjustment mechanism comprises: a support; a third support rod, the third support rod extending along the first direction, the third support rod being rotatably provided on the support about an axis thereof, and the third support rod being movable relative to the support along the first direction; a second locking member, the second locking member being configured to lock or unlock the third support rod and the support.

[0015] Optionally, a number of the second code scanners is multiple, and the second adjustment mechanism further comprises: a connecting block, the connecting block being connected to the third support rod, the plurality of second code scanners being arranged at uniform intervals along a circumferential direction of the third support rod and each being connected to the connecting block.

[0016] Optionally, the conveying assembly comprises: a base, the base being provided with a track for guiding the jig to move along the track, the code scanning station being provided at an end of the track; a star wheel, the star wheel being rotatably provided on the base about its own axis, and being configured to convey the jig into the track.

[0017] Optionally, the code scanning apparatus further comprises: a controller, the controller being respectively connected to the first code scanning assembly and the second code scanning assembly, and being configured to receive the jig information and the battery information and to determine whether the jig information and the battery information match.

[0018] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a sorting device is provided, comprising the code scanning apparatus according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0019] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a code scanning method is provided, comprising the following steps: conveying a jig loaded with a battery to a code scanning station; scanning a code of the jig to obtain jig information, and scanning a code of the battery to obtain battery information; determining whether the obtained jig information and the obtained battery information match.

[0020] Optionally, manners of obtaining the jig information comprise two-dimensional code scanning and RFID code scanning.

[0021] Optionally, manners of obtaining the battery information comprise two-dimensional code scanning.

[0022] According to the code scanning apparatus of the present disclosure, the second code scanning assembly is used to directly scan the code of the battery, thereby directly obtaining battery information rather than inferring it based on jig information; then the code scanning assembly is used to scan the code of the jig to obtain jig information, and the jig information is used to verify the battery information, thereby achieving dual-traceability code scanning, ensuring the correctness of the battery identity information, effectively avoiding the risk of inconsistency between the jig information of the jig and the battery actually loaded in the jig, and facilitating the realization of precise battery information during battery production.

[0023] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. Fig. 1 is a top view of a sorting device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion of the structure in Fig. 1; Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a code reading apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 4 is a front view of a code reading apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 5 is a side view of a code reading apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 6 is a schematic view of a jig and a battery being read by a code reading apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 7 is a schematic view of a first code scanner and a first adjustment mechanism in a code reading apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 8 is a schematic view of a code reader and a base in a code reading apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 9 is a schematic view of a code reader reading jig information in a code reading apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 10 is a schematic view of a second code scanning assembly in a code reading apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Description of Reference Numerals

[0025] 100, sorting device; 1, code scanning apparatus; 2, battery; 3, jig; 4, two-dimensional code; 5, rejection device; 10, conveying assembly; 11, base; 111, track; 12, star wheel; 21, first code scanner; 22, first adjustment mechanism; 221, first support rod; 222, second support rod; 223, first locking member; 224, connecting member; 23, code reader; 30, second code scanning assembly; 31, second code scanner; 32, second adjustment mechanism; 321, support; 3211, first rod member; 3212, second rod member; 322, third support rod; 323, second locking member; 324, connecting block; a, code scanning station. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that: unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions, and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0027] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the present disclosure, its applications, or uses.

[0028] Techniques, methods, and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered as part of the specification.

[0029] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be construed as merely exemplary, and not as limiting. Accordingly, other examples of the exemplary embodiment may have different values.

[0030] It should be noted that: similar reference numerals and letters indicate similar items in the following figures, therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0031] The code scanning apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will first be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] As shown in Fig. 1 to Fig. 10, the code scanning apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure has a code scanning station a, and the code scanning apparatus 1 comprises: a conveying assembly 10, a first code scanning assembly, and a second code scanning assembly 30.

[0033] Specifically, the conveying assembly 10 is configured to convey a jig 3 to the code scanning station a, and the jig 3 is used for loading a battery 2 extending along a first direction. The first code scanning assembly is provided at the code scanning station 'a', and is configured to scan a code of the jig 3 to obtain jig information. The second code scanning assembly 30 is provided at the code scanning station 'a', and is configured to scan a code of the battery 2 to obtain battery information.

[0034] In other words, the code scanning apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is mainly composed of the conveying assembly 10, the first code scanning assembly, and the second code scanning assembly 30. The first code scanning assembly and the second code scanning assembly 30 are respectively provided at the code scanning station 'a', and the conveying assembly 10 can pass through the code scanning station 'a' and can convey the jig 3 loaded with the battery 2 to the code scanning station 'a' for code scanning.

[0035] When the battery 2 is in the jig 3, it can extend along the first direction. For example, the battery 2 may be a cylindrical battery, and an axis of the cylindrical battery may extend along the first direction. Alternatively, the battery 2 may be a prismatic battery, and a long side of the prismatic battery may extend along the first direction. Optionally, the first direction may be a vertical direction, and the conveying assembly 10 may convey the battery 2 in a horizontal direction.

[0036] The jig 3 may include but is not limited to a carrying cup. The bottom of the cylindrical battery may be accommodated in the carrying cup, an inner diameter of the carrying cup may be substantially the same as a diameter of the cylindrical battery, and the top of the cylindrical battery may be higher than the carrying cup, so that a portion of the cylindrical battery is exposed from the carrying cup.

[0037] The jig 3 and the battery 2 may be respectively provided with code-scannable members capable of being scanned and recognized by a code scanner, and the code-scannable members may include but are not limited to one or more of a two-dimensional code 4, a barcode, a character code, and an RFID chip.

[0038] When the jig 3 loaded with the battery 2 is conveyed to the code scanning station a, the first code scanning assembly can scan a code of the jig 3 to obtain information of the current jig 3 as jig information, and at the same time, the second code scanning assembly 30 can scan a code of the battery 2 to obtain information of the battery 2 in the cup of the current jig 3 as battery information. The jig information and the battery information may include but are not limited to codes. The manner of code scanning may include but is not limited to one or more of barcode scanning, OCR optical character recognition scanning, and RFID chip scanning.

[0039] Thus, according to the code scanning apparatus 1 of the embodiment of the present disclosure, the second code scanning assembly 30 is used to directly scan the code of the battery 2, thereby directly obtaining battery information, rather than inferring it based on jig information; then the code scanning assembly is used to scan the code of the jig 3 to obtain jig information, and the jig information is used to verify the battery information, thereby achieving dual-traceability code scanning, ensuring the correctness of the identity information of the battery 2, effectively avoiding the risk of inconsistency between the jig information of the jig 3 and the battery 2 actually loaded in the jig 3, and facilitating the realization of precise battery information during the production process of the battery 2.

[0040] In the present disclosure, the code scanning apparatus 1 of this embodiment can achieve high-speed code scanning at 400 PPM, and ensure that the battery 2 and the jig 3 are scanned synchronously, ensuring that the battery information and the jig information completely correspond.

[0041] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first code scanning assembly comprises a first code scanner 21, the first code scanner 21 being provided at the code scanning station 'a', and being configured to scan a two-dimensional code 4 on the jig 3 to obtain the jig information.

[0042] Specifically, the jig 3 may be provided with at least one two-dimensional code 4, and the first code scanner 21 can scan the two-dimensional code 4 on the jig 3 to obtain the jig information. The two-dimensional code 4 may be provided on an outer peripheral surface of the jig 3, or may be provided at a bottom of the jig 3, which is not limited herein.

[0043] When the two-dimensional code 4 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the jig 3, a plurality of two-dimensional codes 4 may be provided on each jig 3 arranged along a circumferential direction of the jig 3, whereby the first code scanner 21 can be used to perform fast code scanning without rotating and adjusting the pose of the jig 3, which is conducive to improving code scanning efficiency, thereby increasing the conveying speed of the conveying assembly 10 and increasing the production takt.

[0044] According to some other embodiments of the present disclosure, the first code scanning assembly further comprises a first adjustment mechanism 22, the first adjustment mechanism 22 being connected to the first code scanner 21, and the first adjustment mechanism 22 being configured to adjust a pose of the first code scanner 21, so that the first code scanner 21 can aim at the two-dimensional code 4 on the jig 3. For example, adjusting a position of the first code scanner 21 in the first direction, and / or adjusting an inclination angle of the first code scanner 21 relative to the first direction.

[0045] Since the specifications of the battery 2 conveyed by the conveying assembly 10 are different, the specifications of the jig 3 used are also different, the specification of the jig 3 may correspond to the battery 2, and the height and circumferential position of the two-dimensional code 4 on different jigs 3 are different, therefore, providing the first adjustment mechanism 22 to adjust the pose of the first code scanner 21 can make the code scanning apparatus 1 of the present disclosure adaptable to jigs 3 and batteries 2 of different sizes and specifications, which is conducive to improving the applicability of the code scanning apparatus 1.

[0046] It should be noted that the adjustment manner of the first adjustment mechanism 22 may be manual, or may be automatic manners such as electric or pneumatic, which is not limited herein. When producing the same batch of batteries 2, the first code scanner 21 can be adjusted to a suitable position by the first adjustment mechanism 22 before production, and then continuous production can be started. When the size of the battery 2 to be produced changes, causing the jig 3 to change, the pose of the first code scanner 21 can be adjusted again by the first adjustment mechanism 22 to make it meet the new production requirements.

[0047] In some specific implementations of the present disclosure, as shown in Fig. 7, the first adjustment mechanism 22 comprises a first support rod 221, a second support rod 222, a first locking member 223, and a connecting member 224. The first support rod 221 extends along the first direction. The second support rod 222 extends along a second direction. The first locking member 223 is configured to lock or unlock the first support rod 221 and the second support rod 222, the first support rod 221 being movable relative to the first locking member 223 along the first direction, the second support rod 222 being movable relative to the first locking member 223 along the second direction, the first support rod 221 and the second support rod 222 each being rotatable relative to the first locking member 223 about respective axes thereof; the connecting member 224 is rotatably provided on the second support rod 222 about an axis extending along a third direction, the first adjustment mechanism being connected to the connecting member 224. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction respectively intersect.

[0048] In other words, the first adjustment mechanism 22 may be mainly composed of the first support rod 221, the second support rod 222, the first locking member 223, and the connecting member 224, wherein the first support rod 221 and the second support rod 222 are perpendicular to each other, and the first support rod 221 and the second support rod 222 can be locked and fixed by the first locking member 223 to form an L-shaped frame.

[0049] For ease of explanation, the first direction may be defined as the Z-axis direction, the second direction as the X-axis direction, and the third direction as the Y-axis direction. It should be noted that, because the first locking member 223, the second support rod 222, and the connecting member 224 are movable, the second direction and the third direction are not fixed directions; the second direction refers to the extension direction of the axis of the second support rod 222 at any given moment, and the second support rod 222 is always perpendicular to the first support rod 221, and the third direction is a direction that can be perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction.

[0050] The first support rod 221 may extend along the Z-axis, and the second support rod 222 may extend along the X-axis. The first support rod 221 may be fixedly provided, the first locking member 223 may slide relative to the first support rod 221 along the Z-axis, and the second support rod 222 may slide relative to the first locking member 223 along the X-axis. The first locking member 223 may rotate relative to the first support rod 221 about the Z-axis, and the second support rod 222 may rotate relative to the first locking member 223 about the X-axis. The end of the second support rod 222 may be rotatably connected to the connecting member 224, the connecting member 224 may rotate about the Y-axis, and the first code scanner 21 may be on the connecting member 224. Thus, by adjusting the first locking member 223, the second support rod 222, and the connecting member 224, the first code scanner 21 can obtain degrees of freedom of translation along the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction as well as degrees of freedom of rotation about the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis, thereby flexibly adjusting the pose of the first code scanner 21 to meet the requirements of different jigs 3.

[0051] When the first locking member 223 is locked, the first support rod 221, the first locking member 223, and the second support rod 222 can be locked in position, and no relative movement is possible therebetween, thereby fixing the first code scanner 21 at a desired position.

[0052] According to some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the first code scanning assembly comprises a code reader 23, the code reader 23 being provided at the code scanning station 'a', and being configured to read a chip in the jig 3 to obtain the jig information.

[0053] Specifically, the jig 3 may have a chip built therein, and the chip may include but is not limited to an RFID chip. The code reader 23 may be fixedly provided at the code scanning station 'a', and scan a code of the chip in the jig 3 at the code scanning station 'a', reading the jig information in the chip.

[0054] In this embodiment, the chip code reading manner is used for code reading, which allows reading without physical contact, and has the advantages of long service life, high durability, and high safety, while also having strong environmental adaptability.

[0055] According to some other embodiments of the present disclosure, the second code scanning assembly 30 comprises a second code scanner 31, the second code scanner 31 being provided at the code scanning station 'a', and being configured to scan a two-dimensional code 4 on the battery 2 to obtain the battery information.

[0056] Specifically, the battery 2 may be provided with at least one two-dimensional code 4, and the second code scanner can scan the two-dimensional code 4 on the battery 2 to obtain the battery information. The two-dimensional code 4 may be provided on an outer peripheral surface of the battery 2, or may be provided on a top end of the battery 2, which is not limited herein.

[0057] Optionally, as shown in Fig. 6, when the two-dimensional code 4 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the battery 2, a plurality of two-dimensional codes 4 may be provided on each battery 2 arranged along a circumferential direction of the battery 2, whereby the second code scanner can be used to perform fast code scanning of the battery 2 without rotating and adjusting the pose of the jig 3, which is conducive to improving code scanning efficiency, thereby increasing the conveying speed of the conveying assembly 10 and increasing the production takt. For example, 6 to 8 two-dimensional codes 4 may be arranged along the circumferential direction of the battery 2.

[0058] In some specific implementations of the present disclosure, the second code scanning assembly 30 further comprises a second adjustment mechanism 32, the second adjustment mechanism 32 being connected to the second code scanner 31, and the second adjustment mechanism 32 being configured to adjust a pose of the second code scanner 31, so that the second code scanner 31 can aim at the two-dimensional code 4 on the battery 2. For example, adjusting a position of the second code scanner 31 in the first direction, and / or adjusting an angle of rotation of the second code scanner 31 about a preset axis, the preset axis extending along the first direction.

[0059] Since the specifications of the battery 2 conveyed by the conveying assembly 10 are different, and the height and circumferential position of the two-dimensional code 4 on different batteries 2 are different, therefore, providing the second adjustment mechanism 32 to adjust the pose of the second code scanner 31 can make the code scanning apparatus 1 of the present disclosure adaptable to batteries 2 of different sizes and specifications, which is conducive to improving the applicability of the code scanning apparatus 1.

[0060] It should be noted that the adjustment manner of the second adjustment mechanism 32 may be manual, or may be automatic manners such as electric or pneumatic, which is not limited herein. When producing the same batch of batteries 2, the second code scanner 31 can be adjusted to a suitable position by the second adjustment mechanism 32 before production, and then continuous production can be started. When the size of the battery 2 to be produced changes, causing the jig 3 to change, the pose of the second code scanner 31 can be adjusted again by the second adjustment mechanism 32 to make it meet the new production requirements.

[0061] According to some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the second adjustment mechanism 32 comprises a support 321, a third support rod 322, and a second locking member 323. The third support rod 322 extends along the first direction, the third support rod 322 being rotatably provided on the support 321 about an axis thereof, and the third support rod 322 being movable relative to the support 321 along the first direction. The second locking member 323 is configured to lock or unlock the third support rod 322 and the support 321.

[0062] In other words, the second adjustment mechanism 32 is mainly composed of the support 321, the third support rod 322, and the second locking member 323. The support 321 may be fixedly provided. Optionally, the support 321 may be a gantry frame, and the gantry frame may include two first rod members 3211 and one second rod member 3212, the first rod members 3211 may extend along the first direction, the two first rod members 3211 may be arranged spaced apart in a radial direction of the battery 2 at the code scanning station 'a', and the second rod member 3212 may be perpendicular to the first rod members 3211 and connect the two first rod members 3211. The second rod member 3212 is movable relative to the first rod members 3211 along the first direction.

[0063] The second locking member 323 may be connected between the second rod member 3212 and the third support rod 322, and the second locking member 323 may rotate about an axis of the second rod member 3212, and the third support rod may rotate relative to the second locking member 323 about an axis thereof. The second locking member 323 is slidable along the second rod member 3212, and the third support rod is slidable relative to the second locking member 323 along the first direction.

[0064] The second code scanner 31 may be connected to the third support rod, and the connection herein may be a direct connection or an indirect connection, which is not limited herein.

[0065] When the second locking member 323 is locked, the second rod member 3212, the second locking member 323, and the third support rod 322 can be locked in position, and no relative movement is possible therebetween, thereby fixing the second code scanner 31 at a desired position. The second code scanner 31 may be located on an outer peripheral side of the battery 2, and aim at the two-dimensional code 4 on the outer peripheral surface of the battery 2.

[0066] According to some other embodiments of the present disclosure, the number of second code scanners 31 is multiple, and the second adjustment mechanism 32 further comprises a connecting block 324, the connecting block 324 being connected to the third support rod 322, the plurality of second code scanners 31 being arranged at uniform intervals along a circumferential direction of the third support rod 322 and each being connected to the connecting block 324.

[0067] Specifically, the third support rod 322 may be provided with the connecting block 324, and the connecting block 324 may be used for carrying and mounting the plurality of second code scanners 31. The plurality of second code scanners 31 may be arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the battery 2. During the process of scanning the code of the battery 2, as long as one of the plurality of second code scanners 31 can successfully scan the two-dimensional code 4 on the battery 2, one scan of the battery 2 is completed, which is conducive to improving code scanning efficiency.

[0068] Optionally, the connecting block 324 may be in the shape of a polygonal prism, having a plurality of side surfaces with equal areas, and each side surface may be connected to one second code scanner 31. For example, as shown in Fig. 3, the connecting block 324 may be in the shape of a pentagonal prism, the number of second code scanners 31 may be five, and the five second code scanners 31 are provided in one-to-one correspondence on the five side surfaces of the pentagonal prism.

[0069] In some specific implementations of the present disclosure, the conveying assembly comprises a base 11 and a star wheel 12. The base 11 is provided with a track 111 for guiding the jig 3 to move along the track 111, and the code scanning station 'a' is provided at an end of the track 111. The star wheel 12 is rotatably provided on the base 11 about an axis of the star wheel itself, and is configured to convey the jig 3 into the track 111.

[0070] Specifically, the base 11 may be fixedly provided, the first support rod 221, the support 321, and the code reader 23 may be respectively fixedly connected to the base 11, and the base 11 may comprise a flat plate member.

[0071] Except for the code reader 23, the above-mentioned first code scanner 21, first adjustment mechanism 22, second code scanner 31, and second adjustment mechanism 32 are all provided above the base 11, and the code reader 23 may be provided below the base 11 and fixed below the base 11 by a U-shaped connecting structure.

[0072] An upper surface of the base 11 may be provided with the track 111 for guiding the jig 3 to move, and the star wheel 12 may have a plurality of recesses suitable for accommodating the jig 3. The star wheel 12 is rotatably provided above the base 11 about an axis of the star wheel itself. The star wheel 12 can rotationally convey the jig 3 loaded with the battery 2 from a material inlet to the code scanning station 'a', where the code scanning station 'a' may be located at a starting end of the track 111, and a portion of the second code scanning assembly 30 may be located above the star wheel 12 to save installation space.

[0073] In this embodiment, the star wheel 12 cooperates with the first code scanning assembly and the second code scanning assembly 30, enabling high-speed conveying of the battery 2 and synchronous dual-traceability code scanning, ensuring the accuracy of the battery information.

[0074] According to some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, the code scanning apparatus 1 further comprises a controller, the controller being respectively connected to the first code scanning assembly and the second code scanning assembly 30, and being configured to receive the jig information and the battery information and to determine whether the jig information and the battery information match.

[0075] Specifically, the controller may include but is not limited to a computer and a microcontroller. When the controller determines that the jig information and the battery information match, the jig 3 and the battery 2 thereon can continue to be conveyed to a next station to complete subsequent processing or storage. When the controller determines that the jig information and the battery information do not match, the jig 3 can be rejected by a subsequent rejection device 5 to complete NG (No Good) unloading, and the battery 2 subjected to NG unloading can be subsequently recovered and processed.

[0076] An embodiment of the present disclosure also provides a sorting device 100, the sorting device 100 comprising the code scanning apparatus according to any of the above embodiments.

[0077] Since the code scanning apparatus according to the embodiments of the present disclosure has the above technical effects, the sorting device 100 according to the embodiments of the present disclosure also has corresponding technical effects, i.e., using the second code scanning assembly 30 to directly scan the code of the battery 2, thereby directly obtaining battery information, rather than inferring it based on jig information; then using the code scanning assembly to scan the code of the jig 3 to obtain jig information, and using the jig information to verify the battery information, thereby achieving dual-traceability code scanning, ensuring the correctness of the identity information of the battery 2, effectively avoiding the risk of inconsistency between the jig information of the jig 3 and the battery 2 actually loaded in the jig 3, and facilitating the realization of precise battery information during the production process of the battery 2.

[0078] An embodiment of the present disclosure also provides a code scanning method, comprising the following steps: conveying a jig 3 loaded with a battery 2 to a code scanning station 'a'; scanning a code of the jig 3 to obtain jig information, and scanning a code of the battery 2 to obtain battery information; determining whether the obtained jig information and the obtained battery information match.

[0079] It should be noted that the determination of whether the jig information and the battery information match may be performed by an electronic device such as a controller, or may be performed manually, which is not limited herein.

[0080] In this embodiment, at the code scanning station 'a', the battery 2 and the jig 3 are respectively scanned to obtain corresponding battery information and jig information, and then the jig information is used to match and verify the battery information, thereby achieving dual-traceability code scanning, ensuring the correctness of the identity information of the battery 2, effectively avoiding the risk of inconsistency between the jig information of the jig 3 and the battery 2 actually loaded in the jig 3, and facilitating the realization of precise battery information during the production process of the battery 2.

[0081] In some specific implementations of the present disclosure, manners of obtaining the jig information comprise two-dimensional code scanning and RFID code scanning.

[0082] Two-dimensional code scanning has the advantages of low cost and ease of manufacture. RFID code scanning has the advantages of long service life, high durability, and high safety, while also having strong environmental adaptability.

[0083] According to some optional embodiments of the present disclosure, manners of obtaining the battery information comprise two-dimensional code scanning. Using two-dimensional code scanning for the battery is not only low in cost, but also has a small impact on the battery, does not damage the battery, and is easy to operate.

[0084] Although some specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail by way of example, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are only for illustration and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments can be modified without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A code scanning apparatus, characterized in that the code scanning apparatus has a code scanning station, the code scanning apparatus comprises: a conveying assembly, the conveying assembly being configured to convey a jig to the code scanning station, the jig being used for loading a battery extending along a first direction; a first code scanning assembly, the first code scanning assembly being provided at the code scanning station, and being configured to scan a code of the jig to obtain jig information; a second code scanning assembly, the second code scanning assembly being provided at the code scanning station, and being configured to scan a code of the battery to obtain battery information.

2. The code scanning apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the first code scanning assembly comprises: a first code scanner, the first code scanner being provided at the code scanning station, and being configured to scan a two-dimensional code on the jig to obtain the jig information.

3. The code scanning apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the first code scanning assembly further comprises: a first adjustment mechanism, the first adjustment mechanism being connected to the first code scanner, the first adjustment mechanism being configured to adjust a pose of the first code scanner.

4. The code scanning apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the first adjustment mechanism comprises: a first support rod, the first support rod extending along the first direction; a second support rod, the second support rod extending along a second direction; a first locking member, the first locking member being configured to lock or unlock the first support rod and the second support rod, the first support rod being movable relative to the first locking member along the first direction, the second support rod being movable relative to the first locking member along the second direction, the first support rod and the second support rod each being rotatable relative to the first locking member about respective axes thereof; a connecting member, the connecting member being rotatably provided on the second support rod about an axis extending along a third direction, the first adjustment mechanism being connected to the connecting member; wherein the first direction, the second direction and the third direction respectively intersect.

5. The code scanning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the first code scanning assembly comprises: a code reader, the code reader being provided at the code scanning station, and being configured to read a chip in the jig to obtain the jig information.

6. The code scanning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the second code scanning assembly comprises: a second code scanner, the second code scanner being provided at the code scanning station, and being configured to scan a two-dimensional code on the battery to obtain the battery information.

7. The code scanning apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that the second code scanning assembly further comprises: a second adjustment mechanism, the second adjustment mechanism being connected to the second code scanner, the second adjustment mechanism being configured to adjust a pose of the second code scanner.

8. The code scanning apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that the second adjustment mechanism comprises: a support; a third support rod, the third support rod extending along the first direction, the third support rod being rotatably provided on the support about an axis thereof, and the third support rod being movable relative to the support along the first direction; and a second locking member, the second locking member being configured to lock or unlock the third support rod and the support.

9. The code scanning apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that a number of the second code scanners is multiple, and the second adjustment mechanism further comprises: a connecting block, the connecting block being connected to the third support rod, the plurality of second code scanners being arranged at uniform intervals along a circumferential direction of the third support rod and each being connected to the connecting block.

10. The code scanning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the conveying assembly comprises: a base, the base being provided with a track for guiding the jig to move along the track, the code scanning station being provided at an end of the track; and a star wheel, the star wheel being rotatably provided on the base about an axis of the star wheel itself, and being configured to convey the jig into the track.

11. The code scanning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it further comprises: a controller, the controller being respectively connected to the first code scanning assembly and the second code scanning assembly, and being configured to receive the jig information and the battery information and to determine whether the jig information and the battery information match.

12. A sorting device, characterized in that it comprises: the code scanning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. A code scanning method, <b>characterized in that it comprises the following steps: conveying a jig loaded with a battery to a code scanning station; scanning a code of the jig to obtain jig information, and scanning a code of the battery to obtain battery information; and determining whether the obtained jig information and the obtained battery information match.

14. The code scanning method according to claim 13, characterized in that manners of obtaining the jig information comprise two-dimensional code scanning and RFID code scanning.

15. The code scanning method according to claim 13, characterized in that manners of obtaining the battery information comprise two-dimensional code scanning.

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