Connection table

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a connection table. The connection table comprises a main body support, a detection table, a detection device and a conveying table. The main body support is embedded in a wall body of a warehouse, the main body support is provided with an outer side located in an outer area of the warehouse and an inner side located in an inner area of the warehouse, and the main body support is provided with an access port which is communicated with the inner area and the outer area of the warehouse and used for goods to pass through. The detection table is arranged on the outer side of the main body support and used for placing and detecting goods stored in a warehouse, and the detection table is arranged on the main body support in an overturning mode and can be overturned to be in a vertical state so as to be attached to the wall face. The detection device is used for carrying out warehousing information detection on the goods placed on the detection table. The conveying table is arranged on the inner side of the main body support and used for conveying goods inwards. The connection table is compact in structure and small in occupied space, and the work of additionally pasting codes on goods can be omitted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of transmission equipment, and in particular, to a docking station. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the times and the advancement of technology, in addition to large warehouses such as logistics distribution centers, more and more businesses are transforming or building small smart warehouses for small stores in order to save manpower and manage goods digitally. Goods entering and leaving the warehouse require a docking station to transfer goods inside and outside the warehouse. This docking station must be able to accurately identify the goods information and automatically transport goods in and out.

[0003] Most of the existing docking stations are designed for large warehouses. Since large warehouses have larger spaces, there is generally no need to consider the space occupancy issue. However, docking stations designed for large warehouses occupy a large area, which wastes space for small warehouses and is usually not suitable for small warehouses.

[0004] In addition, the existing docking station usually needs to attach a barcode to the outer packaging of the goods in advance, and then identify the product information by scanning the barcode on the outer packaging of the goods. However, the work of attaching the barcode increases the workload of warehousing and affects the efficiency of warehousing. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the embodiment of the present application is to provide a docking station with a compact structure, which occupies a small space and can eliminate the need for additional coding on the goods.

[0006] One aspect of an embodiment of the present application provides a docking station. The docking station includes a main frame, a detection platform, a detection device and a conveying platform. The main frame is embedded in the wall of a warehouse, and the main frame has an outer side located in the outer area of ​​the warehouse and an inner side located in the inner area of ​​the warehouse. The main frame has an entrance and exit connecting the inner area and the outer area of ​​the warehouse and used for the passage of goods. The detection platform is arranged on the outer side of the main frame, and is used for placing and detecting goods entering the warehouse, and the detection platform can be flipped on the main frame and can be flipped to a vertical state to fit the wall. The detection device is used to detect the warehousing information of the goods placed on the detection platform. The conveying platform is arranged on the inner side of the main frame, and is used to convey the goods inward.

[0007] The docking station of the embodiment of the present application sets its transfer station in the internal area of ​​the warehouse, and only sets the detection station in the external area of ​​the warehouse, thereby reducing the space occupied in the external area of ​​the warehouse. The docking station of the embodiment of the present application has a very small volume and footprint, has a very high spatial compactness, and is more suitable for micro-small warehouses, such as cold storage or freezer storage in the back kitchen of a store.

[0008] Moreover, the docking station of the embodiment of the present application can directly detect the information of the goods on the detection station through the detection device, without the need to affix codes to the outer packaging of the goods in advance, thereby reducing the workload of warehousing and improving the efficiency of warehousing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a docking station installed in a wall of a warehouse in use according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0010] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a docking station installed in a wall of a warehouse when not in use according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0011] Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a docking station according to an embodiment of the present application, showing a perspective of the docking station in use.

[0012] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a docking station according to an embodiment of the present application from another perspective when in use.

[0013] Figure 5 This is a side view of a docking station in use according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0014] Figure 6 This is a side view of a docking station according to an embodiment of the present application when not in use.

[0015] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an exploded view of the detection platform portion of a docking station according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0016] Figure 8 This is a partial schematic diagram of a detection platform in a horizontal state according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0017] Fig. 9 This is a partial schematic diagram of a detection platform in an embodiment of the present application during a flipping process.

[0018] Fig.10 This is a partial schematic diagram of a detection platform in a vertical state according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Instead, they are merely examples of devices consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0020] The terms used in the embodiments of the present application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present application. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in the embodiments of the present application should be understood by people with ordinary skills in the field to which the present application belongs. The "first", "second" and similar words used in the specification and claims of the present application do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, similar words such as "one" or "one" do not indicate a quantitative limit, but indicate that there is at least one. "Multiple" or "several" means two and more than two. Unless otherwise specified, similar words such as "front", "rear", "lower" and / or "upper" are only for the convenience of explanation, and are not limited to a position or a spatial orientation. Similar words such as "include" or "include" mean that the elements or objects appearing in front of "include" or "include" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "include" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. Similar words such as "connect" or "connected" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, and can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The singular forms "a", "said" and "the" used in this specification and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0021] An embodiment of the present application provides a docking station 100 . Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a docking station 100 installed in a wall of a warehouse according to an embodiment of the present application is disclosed. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a docking station 100 installed in a wall of a warehouse in an embodiment of the present application when not in use is disclosed; Figure 3 and Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a docking station 100 in one embodiment of the present application in two different viewing angles when in use; Figure 5 A side view of a docking station 100 according to an embodiment of the present application in use is disclosed. Figure 6 The side view of the docking station 100 in a non-use state according to an embodiment of the present application is disclosed. Figures 1 to 6As shown, a docking station 100 of an embodiment of the present application includes a main frame 110, a detection station 120, a detection device and a conveying station 130. The main frame 110 is embedded in the wall of a warehouse. The main frame 110 plays a role in fixing and supporting the docking station 100, and can also be used to divide the inner and outer areas of the warehouse. The main frame 110 has an outer side located in the outer area of ​​the warehouse and an inner side located in the inner area of ​​the warehouse. The main frame 110 has an entrance 101 that connects the inner area and the outer area of ​​the warehouse and is used for the passage of goods.

[0022] The inspection table 120 is arranged outside the main frame 110, that is, located in the outer area of ​​the warehouse. The inspection table 120 can be used to place and inspect the goods entering the warehouse.

[0023] The detection device can be used to detect the warehouse entry information of the goods placed on the detection table 120.

[0024] The conveying platform 130 is disposed on the inner side of the main frame 110, that is, located in the inner area of ​​the warehouse. The conveying platform 130 can be used to convey goods inward after the goods information is successfully detected.

[0025] The docking station 100 of the embodiment of the present application sets its conveying station 130 in the inner area of ​​the warehouse, and only sets the detection station 120 in the outer area of ​​the warehouse, thereby reducing the occupation of the outer area of ​​the warehouse. The docking station 100 of the embodiment of the present application has a compact structure and occupies a small space.

[0026] Moreover, the docking station 100 of the embodiment of the present application can directly detect the information of the goods on the detection station 120 through the detection device, without the need to affix codes to the outer packaging of the goods in advance, thereby reducing the workload of warehousing and improving the efficiency of warehousing.

[0027] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the detection device of the present application may include an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) camera 141. The OCR camera 141 is installed at a certain distance on one side of the detection platform 120. In one embodiment, on one side of the main support 110 (for example Figure 3A camera bracket 145 is installed on the right side of the inspection table 120, and the OCR camera 141 can be installed on the outside of the camera bracket 145, and, optionally, the camera bracket 145 can be embedded in the wall of the warehouse. The OCR camera 141 can be used to take a photo of the text information on the outer packaging of the goods placed on the inspection table 120 and then recognize it. The text information on the outer packaging of the goods can be accurately recognized, and then the category of the goods can be confirmed. By using the OCR camera 141 to recognize the information of the goods, the work of additionally affixing codes on the outer packaging of the goods can be avoided, thereby reducing the workload.

[0028] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the detection device of the present application may further include a binocular stereo camera 142, which is installed above the detection platform 120. The binocular stereo camera 142 can be used to detect the size information of the goods placed on the detection platform 120, so as to obtain the length, width and height size information of the goods.

[0029] Figure 7 The following is a schematic diagram of an exploded view of the detection station 120 of the docking station 100 according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the detection device of the present application may further include a pressure sensor 143, which is installed in the detection platform 120. The pressure sensor 143 can be used to detect the weight information of the goods placed on the detection platform 120, so as to obtain the weight information of the goods.

[0030] Continue to refer to Figure 7 As shown, the detection platform 120 of the present application includes a group of rollers 121, a roller bracket 122 and a load-bearing platform 123 arranged along the conveying direction of the goods. The group of rollers 121 of the detection platform 120 has no power source, and the group of rollers 121 is directly and rotatably mounted on a square roller bracket 122. Therefore, after the goods information is successfully detected, it is necessary to manually push the goods on the detection platform 120 inward to the position of the conveying platform 130. The roller bracket 122 is arranged in the load-bearing platform 123. Among them, a pressure sensor 143 is installed below each of the four corners of the roller bracket 122 inside the load-bearing platform 123. The weight information of the goods placed on the detection platform 120 can be accurately weighed by the four pressure sensors 143.

[0031] In some embodiments, the test platform 120 of the present application may further include a protective outer frame 124, which is sleeved on the outside of the roller bracket 122 and located in the load-bearing platform 123, so as to protect the roller bracket 122 and the roller 121 installed thereon. The size of the roller bracket 122 is smaller than the size of the outer frame, and the roller bracket 122 does not contact the protective outer frame 124, so that the roller 121 can rotate freely on the roller bracket 122 without interference.

[0032] In some embodiments, the docking station 100 of the present application may further include a control system (not shown). The control system may be used to perform corresponding control on the docking station 100 .

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the docking station 100 of the present application may also include an operation screen 150 located in the outer area of ​​the warehouse. The operation screen 150 may be used for information exchange between the docking station 100 and the operator and for operating and controlling the docking station 100. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the operation screen 150 can be connected to the main frame 110, for example, by a bendable bracket 151, so that the position of the operation screen 150 can be adjusted by the bendable bracket 151. Optionally, when not in use, the operation screen 150 can also be attached to or stored in the wall of the warehouse, so as to leave more space for the outer area of ​​the warehouse.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the detection device of the present application can simultaneously include an OCR camera 141, a binocular stereo camera 142, and a pressure sensor 143 disposed in the detection station 120, so that the text information on the outer packaging of the goods, the size information of the goods, and the weight information of the goods can be detected, so that the docking station 100 of the present application can have multiple identification methods for the goods, avoiding the problem of being unable to identify or identifying errors caused by a single identification method. The docking station 100 of the present application is provided with multiple identification methods for the goods, so that the accuracy and fault tolerance of the goods identification can be greatly improved, the accuracy of the information of the goods entering the warehouse can be ensured, and the efficiency of the goods entering the warehouse can be greatly improved.

[0035] When goods are put into storage, they are manually placed on the inspection table 120. When the pressure sensor 143 in the inspection table 120 detects the presence of goods and the weight is stable, the binocular stereo camera 142 above the inspection table 120 and the OCR camera 141 on the side of the inspection table 120 can start working at the same time, working as a trinity to jointly detect the information of the goods entering the warehouse.

[0036] In some embodiments, the control system includes a database in which the information of goods entering the warehouse is pre-stored. The control system can receive the text information, size information and weight information of the goods detected by the OCR camera 141, the binocular stereo camera 142 and the pressure sensor 143 respectively, and match the detected text information, size information and weight information with the goods information stored in the database for the warehouse entry information, and can display the matching result on the operation screen 150.

[0037] When the product text information recognized by the OCR camera 141, the product size information recognized by the binocular stereo camera 142, and the product weight information detected by the pressure sensor 143 are compared with the product information in the database, when the three pieces of information are consistent, the warehousing information is successfully matched. At this time, the control system can, for example, control the operation screen 150 to light up green to prompt a successful match. At the same time, it displays the product information and shows that the match is successful.

[0038] In some embodiments, when at least one of the detected text information, size information, and weight information of the goods is inconsistent with the goods information stored in the database, that is, does not match, the control system can control a prompt on the operation screen 150 to allow the operator to manually confirm. For example, when the three pieces of information are inconsistent with the goods information in the database, the control system can control the operation screen 150 to light up red, thereby prompting the match to fail and prompting the operator to handle it. At this time, the operator needs to click the screen for manual confirmation.

[0039] In some embodiments, when the text information on the outer packaging of the goods is missing and the OCR camera 141 cannot recognize the complete text information on the outer packaging of the goods, the control system can determine the category of the goods by comparing the size information and weight information of the goods in the database.

[0040] In some embodiments, when the size information and weight information of the detected goods match multiple goods in the database, the control system can control the display of options on the operation screen 150 for the operator to select. At this time, the operator needs to click on the screen to make a corresponding manual selection to confirm the category of the goods. By directly displaying the options on the operation screen 150 for the operator to click and select, the operator can be saved from the tedious action of inputting text on site.

[0041] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, a group of conveying rollers 131 are provided on the conveying platform 130, and the group of conveying rollers 131 on the conveying platform 130 can be driven by a motor. Therefore, when the goods enter the conveying platform 130, the group of conveying rollers 131 on the conveying platform 130 can be driven by the motor to rotate to drive the goods to be conveyed inward without manually pushing the goods. The control system can control the rotation of the conveying rollers 131 on the conveying platform 130 by controlling the motor.

[0042] When the storage information of the incoming goods placed on the detection table 120 is successfully matched, the control system can control the conveying roller 131 on the conveying table 130 to start rotating. When the goods are manually pushed from the detection table 120 to the conveying table 130, as long as part of the goods is pushed onto the conveying roller 131 on the conveying table 130, the conveying roller 131 can automatically convey the goods inward. The stacker in the smart warehouse can transport the goods delivered on the conveying table 130 to the designated location inside the warehouse, thereby cooperating with the stacker in the smart warehouse to complete the automatic storage function of the goods. When the storage information of the incoming goods does not match, the control system can control the conveying roller 131 on the conveying table 130 not to rotate for manual verification until the manual confirmation information is received. When goods need to be shipped out, the stacker of the smart warehouse can place the goods to be shipped out on the conveyor platform 130. At this time, the control system can control the conveyor roller 131 on the conveyor platform 130 to reverse to send the goods out, thereby cooperating with the stacker of the smart warehouse to complete the automatic shipment function of the goods.

[0043] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a positioning baffle 132 is further provided at the end of the conveying platform 130. The positioning baffle 132 can block the goods conveyed on the conveying platform 130, thereby preventing the goods from falling from the conveying platform 130, and can position the goods conveyed on the conveying platform 130 to facilitate the stacker in the warehouse to pick up the goods.

[0044] In some embodiments, the detection platform 120 of the present application can be flipped and disposed on the main support 110 . Figure 8 A partial schematic diagram of a detection platform 120 in a horizontal state according to an embodiment of the present application is disclosed. Fig. 9 A partial schematic diagram of a detection platform 120 in an embodiment of the present application is disclosed, Fig.10 A partial schematic diagram of a detection platform 120 in a vertical state according to an embodiment of the present application is disclosed. Figure 8 As shown, when the docking station 100 is needed, the inspection station 120 can be flipped upward to a horizontal state to be flush with the transfer station 130. Fig.10As shown, when the docking station 100 is not needed, the inspection station 120 can be flipped downward to a vertical state to fit the wall, thereby further reducing the occupation of the external space of the warehouse.

[0045] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, a buffer pad 125 is provided at the bottom of the test platform 120, and the buffer pad 125 can reduce the impact force on the main support 110 when the test platform 120 is flipped downward to a vertical state. In one embodiment of the present application, the buffer pad 125 can be provided at the bottom of the load-bearing platform 123 of the test platform 120. The buffer pad 125 can include two, and the two buffer pads 125 can be respectively located on both sides of the end of the load-bearing platform 123.

[0046] like Fig. 9 As shown, hinges 161 are respectively provided on both sides of the detection platform 120 , and the detection platform 120 can be rotatably disposed on the main frame 110 through the hinges 161 on both sides.

[0047] In some embodiments, the docking station 100 of the present application further includes a foldable bracket 162. One end of the foldable bracket 162 is connected to the main bracket 110, and the other end of the foldable bracket 162 is connected to the bottom of the detection station 120. Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, when the foldable support 162 is folded, the detection platform 120 can be flipped downward to a vertical state. Figure 8 As shown, when the foldable support 162 is unfolded, the inspection platform 120 can be flipped upward to a horizontal state.

[0048] In some embodiments, the docking station 100 of the present application may further include an electric push rod 163. One end of the electric push rod 163 is fixed to the foldable bracket 162, and the other end of the electric push rod 163 is fixed to the main bracket 110. The electric push rod 163 can drive the foldable bracket 162 to expand and fold by changing its stroke. Thus, the expansion and folding of the foldable bracket 162 are automatically controlled by the electric push rod 163, thereby controlling the expansion and folding of the detection table 120. The detection table 120 can be propped up when in use; it can be folded and folded when not in use, thereby saving space.

[0049] The docking station 100 of the present application can be used in small warehouses such as cold storage or freezer in the back kitchen of a store. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the docking station 100 of the present application may further include a storage window 170, which is installed on the main frame 110 and can be used to close the entrance 101. Figure 1As shown, when the docking station 100 needs to be used, the storage window 170 can be opened, the position of the operating screen 150 can be adjusted, and the buttons on the operating screen 150 can be operated. The inspection table 120 outside the docking station 100 can be automatically unfolded and raised. After it is fully unfolded, the storage operation of the goods can be started. After the storage is completed, the buttons on the operating screen 150 can be operated. The inspection table 120 outside the docking station 100 can be automatically flipped down and folded to a state flush with the wall. The operating screen 150 can be manually moved to make it flush with the wall, and the storage window 170 can be closed to prevent the loss of cold air in the warehouse. Figure 2 As shown, this is the idle state of the docking station 100. The detection station 120 outside the docking station 100 can be folded and stored, so as not to occupy too much space outside the warehouse.

[0050] The docking station 100 of the embodiment of the present application has a very small volume and floor space, and has a very high degree of space compactness, and is more suitable for micro warehouses, such as cold storage or freezer storage in the back kitchen of a store. At the same time, the inspection table 120 outside the warehouse of the docking station 100 can be automatically folded up by one button through the operation screen 150, without occupying the inherent space of the back kitchen.

[0051] The docking station 100 of the embodiment of the present application can have multiple ways of identifying product information, and can directly identify a variety of products of different sizes and categories. A variety of different identification modes cooperate with each other, such as the weight identification of the product, the length, width and height identification of the product, and the text information identification on the product packaging. The superposition of the three types of identification information greatly increases the error tolerance of the product category determination. Even if the OCR information recognition is damaged due to the text information on the product, the product category can be determined by the weight and length, width and height of the product, thereby achieving a higher recognition success rate. Moreover, in the event of abnormal information recognition, it can be combined with the manual confirmation of the product by the operator through the operation screen 150, thereby further ensuring the accuracy of the information of the incoming goods.

[0052] The docking station 100 of the embodiment of the present application can be directly used for the direct warehousing of multiple categories of goods. At the same time, the identification of the product information does not require additional printing of labels on the outer packaging of the goods or adding other identification auxiliary components. The text information, size information, and weight information on the goods can be comprehensively analyzed through multiple recognition technologies to lock the product category.

[0053] The docking station provided in the embodiment of the present application is described in detail above. The docking station in the embodiment of the present application is described in detail using specific examples herein. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the core idea of ​​the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, without departing from the spirit and principles of the present application, several improvements and modifications can be made to the present application, and these improvements and modifications should also fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present application.

Claims

1. A docking station, It is characterized in that include: A main frame is embedded in a wall of a warehouse, the main frame having an outer side located in an outer area of ​​the warehouse and an inner side located in an inner area of ​​the warehouse, and the main frame having an entrance and exit connecting the inner area and the outer area of ​​the warehouse and used for goods to pass through; A testing table is arranged outside the main frame and is used for placing and testing goods entering the warehouse. The testing table can be flipped on the main frame and can be flipped to a vertical state to fit the wall; A detection device, used to detect the warehouse entry information of the goods placed on the detection table; as well as The conveying platform is arranged on the inner side of the main frame and is used for conveying the goods inward.

2. The docking station as claimed in claim 1, Features: The detection device includes an OCR camera, which is installed on one side of the detection table and is used to recognize text information on the outer packaging of the goods placed on the detection table.

3. The docking station as claimed in claim 2, Features: The detection device also includes a binocular stereo camera, which is installed above the detection platform and is used to detect size information of goods placed on the detection platform.

4. The docking station as claimed in claim 3, Features: The detection device also includes a pressure sensor, which is installed in the detection platform and is used to detect weight information of goods placed on the detection platform.

5. The docking station as claimed in claim 4, Features: It also includes a control system and an operation screen. The control system is used to match the detected text information, size information and weight information with the product information stored in the database to carry out warehousing information matching, and display the matching result on the operation screen. When the warehousing information does not match, a prompt is given on the operation screen for manual confirmation.

6. The docking station as claimed in claim 5, Features: The operation screen is connected to the main body bracket via a bendable bracket, the position of the operation screen can be adjusted via the bendable bracket, and when not in use, the operation screen can be attached to or stored in the wall of the warehouse.

7. The docking station as claimed in claim 1, Features: Hinges are respectively provided on both sides of the detection platform, and the detection platform is rotatably set on the main frame through the hinges on both sides. The docking platform also includes a foldable frame, one end of the foldable frame is connected to the main frame, and the other end of the foldable frame is connected to the bottom of the detection platform, wherein when the foldable frame is folded, the detection platform can be flipped downward to a vertical state; when the foldable frame is unfolded, the detection platform can be flipped upward to a horizontal state.

8. The docking station as claimed in claim 7, Features: It also includes an electric push rod, one end of which is fixed on the foldable bracket, and the other end of which is fixed on the main bracket. The electric push rod is used to drive the foldable bracket to unfold and fold.

9. The docking station as claimed in claim 1, Features: A buffer pad is arranged at the bottom of the detection platform.

10. The docking station according to claim 1, Features: A stop plate is also provided at the end of the conveying platform, and the stop plate is used to block the goods on the conveying platform to prevent them from falling.

11. The docking station according to claim 1, Features: It also includes a control system, and a conveying roller is arranged on the conveying platform. After the warehousing information is successfully matched, the control system controls the conveying roller to start rotating; when the warehousing information does not match, the control system controls the conveying roller not to rotate to wait for manual verification.

12. The docking station according to claim 1, Features: It also includes a storage window, which is installed on the main body bracket and is used to close the entrance and exit.

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