Digital barcode reader
A barcode reader assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes a reader, a gear member, and a stand. The reader includes a reader enclosure having a top portion and a bottom portion which forms a base. The gear member includes a gear member coupling portion, and is mechanically coupled to the bottom portion of the reader enclosure. The stand includes a platform and a platform coupling portion. The gear member coupling portion is mechanically coupled to the platform coupling portion such that the reader is rotatable relative to the stand.
1. A barcode reader assembly for capturing at least one image of an object appearing in a field of view (FOV), the barcode reader assembly comprising:
a reader including a reader enclosure having a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion forming a base;
a gear member including a gear member coupling portion, the gear member being mechanically coupled to the bottom portion of the reader enclosure; and
a stand including a platform and a platform coupling portion;
wherein the gear member coupling portion is mechanically coupled to the platform coupling portion such that the reader is rotatable relative to the stand,
wherein the gear member includes a plurality of recesses, and the platform includes at least one ratchet arm that selectively engages the plurality of recesses to at least temporarily restrain the reader at a desired position relative to the stand.
2. The barcode reader assembly of claim 1 , wherein the gear member is coupled to the platform via a mechanical linkage, wherein the mechanical linkage includes a locking protrusion component extending upwardly from the platform.
3. The barcode reader assembly of claim 2 , wherein the locking protrusion component includes at least one key member extending transversely from a portion of the locking protrusion component.
4. The barcode reader assembly of claim 1 , wherein the gear member includes between approximately 30 and approximately 40 recesses.
5. The barcode reader assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one ratchet arm is formed by a cutout formed on the platform, wherein the at least one ratchet arm is rotatable about a connection point formed on the platform.
6. The barcode reader assembly of claim 1 , wherein the gear member is formed integrally with the reader enclosure.
7. The barcode reader assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a mechanical stop formed on one of the reader enclosure, the gear member, or the platform, the mechanical stop being engageable to restrict relative rotation between the reader and the stand.
8. The barcode reader assembly of claim 1 , wherein the reader base is coupled to the platform via a mechanical linkage, wherein the mechanical linkage includes a locking protrusion component extending downwardly from the gear member.
9. The barcode assembly of claim 1 , wherein the stand further comprises a mounting structure to mount the stand to an object.
10. A barcode reader assembly for capturing at least one image of an object appearing in a field of view (FOV), the barcode reader assembly comprising:
a reader including a reader enclosure having a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion including a reader coupling portion;
a stand including a platform;
a gear member being mechanically coupled to the platform of the stand, the gear member including a gear member coupling portion;
wherein the gear member coupling portion is mechanically coupled to the reader coupling portion such that the reader is rotatable relative to the stand,
wherein the gear member includes a plurality of recesses, and the bottom portion of the housing includes at least one ratchet arm that selectively engages the plurality of recesses to at least temporarily restrain the reader at a desired position relative to the stand.
11. The barcode reader assembly of claim 10 , wherein the gear member is coupled to the platform via a mechanical linkage, wherein the mechanical linkage includes a locking protrusion component extending downwardly from the bottom portion of the reader.
12. The barcode reader assembly of claim 11 , wherein the locking protrusion component includes at least one key member extending transversely from a portion of the locking protrusion component.
13. The barcode reader assembly of claim 10 , wherein the gear member includes between approximately 30 and approximately 40 recesses.
14. The barcode reader assembly of claim 10 , wherein the at least one ratchet arm is formed by a cutout formed on the bottom portion of the housing, wherein the at least one ratchet arm is rotatable about a connection point formed on the bottom portion of the housing.
15. The barcode reader assembly of claim 10 , wherein the gear member is formed integrally with the stand.
16. The barcode reader assembly of claim 10 , further comprising a mechanical stop formed on one of the reader enclosure, the gear member, or the platform, the mechanical stop being engageable to restrict relative rotation between the reader and the stand.
17. The barcode assembly of claim 10 , wherein the stand further comprises a mounting structure to mount the stand to an object.