Rotating Component Positioning for Automated Serial Number Scanning
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Solution Overview
Problem
The inefficiency in manual scanning of item serial numbers in logistics warehousing, leading to increased workload and reduced efficiency in the logistics supply chain as the quantity of items grows.
Innovation Solution
A scanning apparatus comprising a rotatable rotation component and a positioning device, which positions the component at predetermined angles for efficient scanning by a scanning device, allowing for automated identification of item serial numbers and codes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual scanning of item serial numbers is used, then the system is simple to operate, but the productivity is low and workload is high
Solution Approach 1:
The rotation component automatically rotates the item container to present different items to the scanning device, eliminating the need for manual intervention. The positioning device automatically detects item positions and triggers scanning at appropriate moments, enabling the system to serve itself without operator intervention for each scanning operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical scanning operations with an automated system combining a rotation component (mechanical rotation), positioning device (optical/electronic detection), and scanning device. This substitution transforms the purely manual process into an automated electromechanical system, dramatically improving productivity.
2Productivity
If automated scanning system is implemented, then productivity is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the rotation component, positioning device, and scanning device into an integrated automated scanning system. The rotation component and positioning device work together seamlessly, with the positioning device detecting item positions on the rotating container and triggering scans at optimal moments, creating a unified system that improves productivity while managing operational complexity through functional integration.
3Productivity
If multiple items are scanned simultaneously, then productivity increases, but measurement precision may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The rotation component periodically presents different items to the scanning device in a systematic sequence. The positioning device continuously monitors item positions and triggers scanning operations at periodic intervals when items are in optimal scanning positions. This periodic action enables batch processing of multiple items while maintaining precision by ensuring each item is scanned individually at the correct moment in the rotation cycle.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances scanning efficiency by automating the process of item identification, reducing manual labor and improving the overall efficiency of the logistics supply chain.
Implementation Method 1
the positioning (locating) mark is a light-transmitting through hole, the light-transmitting through hole penetrates the rotation component, the positioning (locating) device is a photoelectric sensor
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AI summary
Disclosed are scanning equipment, a method, a device and a storage medium thereof. The equipment comprises a rotatable rotating component, a scanning device, and a positioning device, where: the positioning device is used for respectively positioning the rotating component rotated to different predetermined positions, and the scanning device is used for scanning goods held on the rotating component having been positioned.