Smart cabinets and smart combination cabinets

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a smart cabinet and a smart combination cabinet, which achieve the effect of insertable and removable compartments by arranging replaceable compartments on the cabinet body, and the replaceable compartments can be configured as either a main replaceable compartment or a controlled replaceable compartment. When the main replaceable compartment is inserted into the cabinet body, the cabinet body is configured as a main cabinet, and when the controlled replaceable compartment is inserted into the cabinet body, the cabinet body is configured as a sub-cabinet, thereby changing the cabinet type. Therefore, the replaceable compartments of the present disclosure have two effects: on the one hand, because the replaceable compartments can be inserted and removed, the compartments of the smart cabinet can be replaced, thereby achieving the effect of flexible replacement of each compartment of the smart cabinet; on the other hand, based on the fact that the replaceable compartments can be configured as a main replaceable compartment or a controlled replaceable compartment, the cabinet body can be switched between the main cabinet and the sub-cabinet, that is, the effect of flexible switching between the main cabinet and the sub-cabinet of the smart cabinet is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of electronic equipment, and in particular to a smart cabinet and a smart combination cabinet. Background Art

[0002] The application of smart lockers is constantly expanding. Nowadays, they are used in public areas such as express delivery stations, shopping malls, office buildings, swimming pools, airports and docks. Therefore, the utilization rate of smart lockers is constantly increasing. In addition, a fixed grid type is set for each grid during production. For example, the control grid used for control can only be used for control and cannot be used for storage. Similarly, the storage grid used for storage can only be used for storage and cannot play a control role. Moreover, the type of each grid cannot be changed. In existing smart lockers, the grids are usually fixed on the cabinet body and cannot be disassembled. Therefore, if the grid type needs to be changed or the grid needs to be replaced, it needs to be returned to the factory for dismantling and re-production, which is inflexible. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the problems existing in the related art, this specification provides a smart cabinet and a smart combination cabinet.

[0004] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present specification, a smart cabinet is provided, comprising at least one cabinet body, wherein the cabinet body is provided with a plurality of compartments, wherein the plurality of compartments include one or more replaceable compartments and one or more fixed compartments having controlled modules installed therein, wherein the replaceable compartments are detachably inserted into the cabinet body;

[0005] The replaceable slots include two types: a master replaceable slot equipped with a master control module and a controlled replaceable slot equipped with a controlled module.

[0006] When a master control replaceable slot is inserted into the cabinet, the cabinet is configured as a master cabinet, and the master control module is electrically connected to the controlled modules on all cabinets of the intelligent cabinet to send control signals to the controlled modules;

[0007] When a controlled replaceable compartment is inserted into the cabinet, the cabinet is configured as a sub-cabinet, and the controlled module receives the control signal of the main control module of the intelligent cabinet to control the compartment accordingly.

[0008] Optionally, the cabinet is provided with a receiving cavity for inserting the replaceable compartment, and a first connector adapted to be connected to the main control module or the controlled module is provided in the receiving cavity.

[0009] Optionally, one end of the replaceable slot is an insertion end, and the insertion end is used to be inserted into the accommodating cavity;

[0010] When the main control module is installed on the insertion end, the replaceable slot is configured as the main control replaceable slot. When the main control replaceable slot is inserted into the accommodating cavity, the main control module is electrically connected to the first connector, and the main control module is electrically connected to the controlled modules on all cabinets of the smart cabinet through the first connector; and / or,

[0011] When the controlled module is installed at the insertion end, the replaceable slot is configured as the controlled replaceable slot. When the controlled replaceable slot is inserted into the accommodating cavity, the controlled module is electrically connected to the first connector, so the controlled module receives the control signal through the first connector.

[0012] Optionally, the master control module of the master control replaceable interface includes a second connector, and the second connector is adapted to be connected with the first connector; and / or,

[0013] The controlled module of the controlled replaceable compartment is provided with a second connector, and the second connector is adapted to be connected with the first connector.

[0014] Optionally, the first connector and the second connector are respectively provided with cables adapted for connection;

[0015] The cables in the first connector are connected to the controlled modules on all cabinets of the smart cabinet;

[0016] The main control module includes a main control circuit board, and the cable in the second connector of the main control module is electrically connected to the main control circuit board;

[0017] The controlled module of the controlled replaceable compartment includes a controlled circuit board, and the cable in the second connector of the controlled replaceable compartment is electrically connected to the controlled circuit board.

[0018] Optionally, the main control module of the main control replaceable compartment and the controlled module of the controlled replaceable compartment are both provided with positioning holes and a locking structure, and the end of the accommodating cavity is provided with a positioning pin and a limiting structure;

[0019] When the main control replaceable grid or the controlled replaceable grid is inserted into the accommodating cavity, the positioning hole and the positioning pin are loosely matched, and the locking structure and the limiting structure are locked and connected.

[0020] Optionally, the cabinet body is provided with an inter-cabinet interface;

[0021] When the cabinet is configured as a master cabinet, the master control module of the master control replaceable compartment is electrically connected to the inter-cabinet interface, and the cabinet is electrically connected to the controlled modules in the compartments of other smart cabinets through the inter-cabinet interface; and / or,

[0022] When the cabinet is configured as a sub-cabinet, the controlled module of the controlled replaceable compartment is electrically connected to the inter-cabinet interface, and the cabinet is electrically connected to the main control module in the compartment of other intelligent cabinets through the inter-cabinet interface.

[0023] Optionally, the control signal includes a switch signal, and the controlled module controls the opening or closing of the corresponding compartment based on the switch signal;

[0024] and / or,

[0025] The control signal includes a trigger signal, and the controlled module controls the auxiliary device in the corresponding grid based on the trigger signal;

[0026] and / or,

[0027] The control signal includes an object placement detection signal, and the controlled module detects whether there is an object placed in the corresponding compartment based on the object placement detection signal.

[0028] Optionally, the compartment includes a cabinet door, and the controlled module controls the cabinet door of the corresponding compartment to open or close based on the switch signal;

[0029] The auxiliary device includes a lighting lamp, and the controlled module controls the lighting lamp in the corresponding compartment to turn on or off based on the trigger signal;

[0030] A sensor is provided in the compartment. Based on the object placement detection signal, the controlled module detects whether an object is placed in the compartment through the sensor and generates a feedback signal to return to the main control module.

[0031] Optionally, the main control replaceable compartment further includes a display screen for being electrically connected to the main control module, the display screen being mounted on the cabinet door of the main control replaceable compartment, and the display screen being used to receive a display signal sent by the main control module for corresponding display.

[0032] Optionally, when the plurality of slots include a plurality of replaceable slots, one of the replaceable slots is configured as a master replaceable slot, and the other replaceable slots are configured as controlled replaceable slots.

[0033] Optionally, the main control module is communicatively connected to a remote device;

[0034] The main control module is further configured to receive the wireless signal sent by the remote device and perform corresponding operations according to the wireless signal.

[0035] Optionally, a toggle switch is also included;

[0036] The replaceable slot further includes a switch replaceable slot configured with the main control module, the controlled module, and the switch, wherein the switch is electrically connected to the controlled module and the main control module;

[0037] The switching switch is used to start one of the main control module or the controlled module in the switching replaceable compartment and to shut down the other module.

[0038] Optionally, the at least one group of cabinets includes cabinets configured as main cabinets and cabinets configured as auxiliary cabinets.

[0039] Optionally, in the at least one group of cabinets, there is one cabinet configured as a main cabinet, and there are multiple cabinets configured as auxiliary cabinets.

[0040] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may have the following beneficial effects:

[0041] An intelligent cabinet in an embodiment of the present disclosure has replaceable compartments arranged on the cabinet body, so that the compartments can be plugged in and removed, and the replaceable compartments can be configured as either a main replaceable compartment or a controlled replaceable compartment. When the main replaceable compartment is plugged into the cabinet body, the cabinet body is configured as a main cabinet, and when the controlled replaceable compartment is plugged into the cabinet body, the cabinet body is configured as a sub-cabinet, thereby changing the cabinet type. Therefore, the replaceable compartments of the present disclosure have two effects: on the one hand, because the replaceable compartments can be plugged in and removed, the compartments of the intelligent cabinet can be replaced, thereby realizing the effect of flexible replacement of each compartment of the intelligent cabinet; on the other hand, because the replaceable compartments can be configured as a main replaceable compartment or a controlled replaceable compartment, the cabinet body can be switched between the main cabinet and the sub-cabinet, thus realizing the effect of flexible switching between the main cabinet and the sub-cabinet of the intelligent cabinet.

[0042] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of a smart cabinet according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0044] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a receiving cavity of a smart cabinet according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0045] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a replaceable compartment of a smart cabinet according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0046] Figure 4Ais a structural diagram of a smart cabinet according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0047] Figure 4B is a schematic diagram showing the connection between a main cabinet and a sub-cabinet according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0048] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between a master control module and a controlled module of a smart cabinet according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0049] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a replaceable compartment of a smart cabinet according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0050] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing a communication connection between a main control module and a remote device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0051] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a replaceable grid according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0052] Figure 9 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of a smart cabinet according to another exemplary embodiment.

[0053] Figure numerals: 1. cabinet body; 11. accommodating cavity; 111. first connector; 112. locating pin; 113. limiting structure; 12. inter-cabinet interface; 2. compartment; 21. replaceable compartment; 211. insertion end; 212. main control module; 213. controlled module; 214. second connector; 215. locating hole; 216. locking structure; 217. switching switch; 22. cabinet door; 23. display screen; 4. main cabinet; 5. sub-cabinet; 6. remote device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all possible embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0055] The terms used in this disclosure are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the disclosure. As used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," "the," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0056] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used in this disclosure to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determining."

[0057] Smart cabinets are now a more mainstream way to store express deliveries, takeouts and other items. The usage scenarios and frequency of smart cabinets are constantly increasing, so the addition, transfer and conversion of smart cabinets will also increase accordingly. As the usage rate of smart cabinets continues to increase, the probability of failure of smart cabinet compartments is also increasing. Existing smart cabinets cannot directly replace the compartments when the compartments fail or are damaged, because the compartments are completely fixed on the smart cabinets and cannot be disassembled and removed separately. If maintenance or replacement of the compartments is required, the smart cabinet needs to be returned to the factory for dismantling, and then replaced and disassembled to produce a new smart cabinet. Therefore, there is a problem of inflexible use of smart cabinet compartments.

[0058] Also, in traditional technology, the smart cabinet is fixedly configured as a main cabinet or a sub-cabinet at the beginning of production. The main cabinet is a smart cabinet with control capabilities, while the sub-cabinet is a smart cabinet without control capabilities. The control capability of the main cabinet is mainly achieved through the main control module. The main control module of the existing main cabinet is fixedly installed on a grid on the cabinet body and cannot be removed. Therefore, the existing smart cabinet does not have the ability to switch from a main cabinet to a sub-cabinet or from a sub-cabinet to a main cabinet. If the above-mentioned main-sub switching is required for production or use, the difference materials of the smart cabinet need to be scrapped and re-produced. Therefore, there is a problem of low utilization of smart cabinets.

[0059] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution. In the solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, by providing a detachable and replaceable compartment in the cabinet, the main control module that controls the cabinet can be removed and replaced along with the replaceable compartment.

[0060] Figure 1 According to a smart cabinet, the smart cabinet includes at least one cabinet body 1, and a plurality of compartments 2 are provided on the cabinet body 1, wherein the plurality of compartments 2 include one or more replaceable compartments 21 and one or more fixed compartments 2 installed with controlled modules 213, and the replaceable compartments 21 are detachably inserted into the cabinet body 1;

[0061] The replaceable slot 21 includes two types: a master replaceable slot equipped with a master control module 212 or a controlled replaceable slot equipped with a controlled module 213;

[0062] When the master control replaceable slot is inserted into the cabinet 1, the cabinet 1 is configured as the master cabinet 4, and the master control module 212 is electrically connected to the controlled modules 213 on all cabinets 1 of the smart cabinet to send control signals to the controlled modules 213;

[0063] When a controlled replaceable compartment is inserted into the cabinet 1 , the cabinet 1 is configured as a sub-cabinet 5 , and the controlled module 213 receives the control signal of the main control module 212 of the smart cabinet to control the compartment 2 accordingly.

[0064] Specifically, in this embodiment, the cabinet 1 may include multiple groups of cabinets 1, and the multiple groups of cabinets 1 can be connected to each other, wherein at least one group of cabinets 1 is provided with multiple compartments 2, and each compartment 2 is used to store items, such as take-out or express delivery, etc.; wherein the multiple compartments 2 include at least one replaceable compartment 21 and at least one fixed compartment 2 installed with a controlled module 213, the fixed compartment 2 is the compartment 2 that cannot be disassembled and replaced in the aforementioned traditional means, and the replaceable compartment 21 is a removable compartment inserted into the cabinet 1, that is, the replaceable compartment 21 can be inserted into the cabinet 1 and can be removed from the cabinet 1, thereby achieving the effect of replaceable compartment 2, and solving the problem that the smart cabinet compartment 2 cannot be replaced when it fails or is damaged in the traditional means.

[0065] The replaceable slots 21 disclosed in the present invention include two types: a master-controlled replaceable slot equipped with a master control module 212 or a controlled replaceable slot equipped with a controlled module 213; wherein the master control module 212 is a device with control capability, such as a single-chip microcomputer, a CPU (central processing unit) and other control devices with data processing capability, which controls all the slots 2 with the controlled modules 213 on the cabinet 1 through the main control circuit board, and the controlled module 213 is a functional module that performs corresponding actions based on the control signal sent by the master control module 212. The controlled module 213 disclosed in the present invention is a device that performs corresponding actions based on the control signal, which can be, but not limited to, a single-chip microcomputer, a motor, a drive device, etc.

[0066] When a main control replaceable grid is inserted in the cabinet 1, the cabinet 1 can control the grid 2 in the cabinet 1 and the grid 2 on other cabinets 1 connected to the cabinet 1 through the main control module 212, that is, the cabinet 1 is configured as a main cabinet 4, and the main control module 212 is electrically connected to the controlled modules 213 on all cabinets 1 of the smart cabinet to send control signals to the controlled modules 213, thereby achieving the effect of controlling each grid 2.

[0067] When a controlled replaceable compartment is inserted in the cabinet 1, the cabinet 1 is configured as a sub-cabinet 5, and the controlled module 213 can only receive control signals from the main control module 212 in the smart cabinet 1 or the main control module 212 of other cabinets 1 connected to the cabinet 1 to control the compartment 2 accordingly.

[0068] When the cabinet 1 is configured as a sub-cabinet 5, other compartments 2 are also provided with a controlled module 213. At this time, the controlled module 213 is used to receive the control signal of the main control module 212 of other cabinets 1 connected to the cabinet 1 or the external control signal to control the state of the corresponding compartment 2, where the source of the external control signal includes but is not limited to mobile phones, computer terminals and other devices. Therefore, the controlled module 213 of this embodiment can also be provided with a communication module for receiving external control signals.

[0069] By inserting a master-controlled replaceable slot or a controlled replaceable slot into the cabinet 1, the main cabinet 4 and the sub-cabinet 5 of the cabinet 1 can be switched, thereby solving the problem in traditional technology that the main cabinet 4 and the sub-cabinet 5 of the smart cabinet cannot be switched between the main cabinet 4 or the sub-cabinet 5 after production, and realizing the effect of flexible switching between the main cabinet 4 and the sub-cabinet 5 of the smart cabinet, thereby improving the utilization rate of the cabinet 1.

[0070] Since the replaceable compartment 21 of the present disclosure can be inserted into the cabinet 1 or removed from the cabinet 1 , the cabinet 1 needs to have a corresponding structure for inserting the replaceable compartment 21 .

[0071] The present invention realizes the insertion of the replaceable grid 21 on the cabinet body 1 by providing a accommodating cavity 11 for inserting the replaceable grid 21 on the cabinet body 1, so that the replaceable grid 21 can be inserted or removed; therefore, the number of accommodating cavities 11 corresponds to the number of replaceable grids 21; the accommodating cavity 11 mainly serves to accommodate the replaceable grid 21, so the shape and size of the accommodating cavity 11 are adapted to the shape and size of the replaceable grid 21, so that the replaceable grid 21 can be just inserted into the accommodating cavity 11, wherein the detachable installation includes but is not limited to screw connection, snap connection and other connection methods, thereby achieving the effect that the grid 2 can be removed from the cabinet body 1, that is, when the replaceable grid 21 fails or is damaged and needs to be replaced, the replaceable grid 21 can be directly removed and replaced with a new replaceable grid 21, thereby achieving the effect of flexible use of the smart cabinet grid 2.

[0072] The replaceable compartment 21 disclosed in the present invention will be configured with a main control module 212 or a controlled module 213. Therefore, as the replaceable compartment 21 is inserted into the accommodating cavity 11, the main control module 212 or the controlled module 213 will also follow the replaceable compartment 21 into the accommodating cavity 11. The accommodating cavity 11 disclosed in the present invention is provided with a first connector 111 that is adapted to be connected with the main control module 212 or the controlled module 213. When the main control replaceable compartment or the controlled replaceable compartment is inserted into the accommodating cavity 11, the main control module 212 or the controlled module 213 will be adapted to be connected with the first connector 111, thereby achieving the effect of connecting the main control module 212 or the controlled module 213 to the cabinet 1.

[0073] refer to Figure 2 In the present disclosure, one end of the replaceable opening 21 is the insertion end 211, which is used to be inserted into the accommodating cavity 11; because the main control module 212 or the controlled module 213 needs to send or receive control signals, the first connector 111 needs to be electrically connected to the main control module 212 or the controlled module 213.

[0074] On the other hand, the connection method between the main control module 212 and the controlled module 213 and the insertion end 211 of the replaceable grid 21 can be a detachable connection, wherein the detachable connection includes screw connection, snap connection and the like, thereby achieving the effect that both the main control module 212 and the controlled module 213 can be detachably installed on the replaceable grid 21. In specific use, based on the change of usage scenario, the main control module 212 of the master replaceable grid can be removed and replaced with the controlled module 213, thereby achieving the effect of adjusting the master replaceable grid to the controlled replaceable grid. Conversely, if the controlled module 213 in the controlled replaceable grid is removed and replaced with the main control module 212, thereby achieving the effect of adjusting the controlled replaceable grid to the master replaceable grid. Through the detachable connection between the main control module 212 and the controlled module 213 and the insertion end 211 of the replaceable grid 21, the effect of the replaceable grid 21 being able to switch between the master replaceable grid and the controlled replaceable grid is achieved.

[0075] When the main control module 212 is installed in the insertion end 211, the replaceable slot 21 is configured as a main control replaceable slot. When the main control replaceable slot is inserted into the accommodating cavity 11, the main control module 212 is electrically connected to the first connector 111, and the main control module 212 is electrically connected to the controlled modules 213 on all cabinet bodies 1 of the smart cabinet through the first connector 111; and / or,

[0076] When the controlled module 213 is installed at the insertion end 211, the replaceable slot 21 is configured as a controlled replaceable slot. When the controlled replaceable slot is inserted into the accommodating cavity 11, the controlled module 213 is electrically connected to the first connector 111, so the controlled module 213 receives the control signal through the first connector 111.

[0077] refer to Figure 3 In this embodiment, the master control module 212 is electrically connected to the other controlled modules 213 of the cabinet 1 through the first connector 111, and the controlled module 213 is electrically connected to the master control module 212 of the cabinet 1 through the first connector 111. Therefore, the master control module 212 or the controlled module 213 of the present disclosure is further provided with a second connector 214 adapted to be connected to the first connector 111. The master control module 212 of the master replaceable compartment includes the second connector 214, which is adapted to be connected to the first connector 111; and / or

[0078] The controlled module 213 of the controlled replaceable compartment is provided with a second connector 214 , and the second connector 214 is adapted to be connected with the first connector 111 .

[0079] Furthermore, the first connector 111 and the second connector 214 are respectively provided with cables adapted for connection;

[0080] The cables in the first connector 111 are connected to the controlled modules 213 on all cabinets 1 of the smart cabinet;

[0081] The main control module 212 includes a main control circuit board, and the cable in the second connector 214 of the main control module 212 is electrically connected to the main control circuit board;

[0082] The controlled module 213 of the controlled replaceable slot includes a controlled circuit board, and the cable in the second connector 214 of the controlled replaceable slot is electrically connected to the controlled circuit board.

[0083] The main control module 212 and the controlled module 213 in the present disclosure are both rectangular box structures, wherein the main control circuit board is placed in the box body of the main control module 212, and the controlled circuit board is placed in the box body of the controlled module 213. Therefore, the structures of the main control module 212 and the controlled module 213 are the same, and the only difference between the two is the components set on the internal circuit boards; the cable plays the role of connecting the various devices connected to the main control circuit board or the controlled circuit, and passes through the side wall of the box body of the main control module 212 or the controlled module 213, so that the main control circuit board and the controlled circuit board can be electrically connected to other devices such as the first connector 111 through the cable; the cables include but are not limited to power lines and communication lines, wherein the power lines play the role of supplying power to the main control module 212 or the controlled module 213, and the communication lines play the role of transmitting signals; since the main control module 212 needs to be electrically connected to the controlled modules 213 in each grid 2 through the communication lines in the second connector 214 and send control signals, and the controlled modules Block 213 only needs to receive the control signal of the main control module 212 through the communication line in the second connector 214. Therefore, the communication line in the second connector 214 of the main control module 212 will be more than the communication line in the second connector 214 of the controlled module 213. However, since the first connector 111 in the container is used to electrically connect with the second connector 214 of the main control module 212 and the controlled module 213, in order to meet the communication needs of the main control module 212, the communication line in the first connector 111 needs to be connected to the controlled module 213 of each compartment 2 on the cabinet 1. Therefore, in order to prevent too many communication lines from being connected in the controlled replaceable compartment plug-in device accommodating cavity 11, resulting in communication confusion, the communication line on the second connector 214 of the controlled module 213 is reduced to the communication line for receiving the control signal or the redundant communication line is blocked so that it cannot be electrically connected to the first connector 111, thereby saving costs and maintaining the communication smoothness of the controlled replaceable compartment.

[0084] refer to Figure 3 The first connector 111 and the second connector in the present disclosure are oval in shape, and a plurality of circular holes are provided in the middle for placing communication lines and power lines.

[0085] The above-mentioned first connector 111 and second connector 214 mainly serve to electrically connect the cabinet 1 with the main control module 212 or the controlled module 213. In order to ensure that the replaceable slot 21 can be accurately inserted into the accommodating cavity 11 and remain in a locked state and will not be easily removed, other corresponding structures are also required to achieve this.

[0086] In one embodiment, reference Figure 2 and Figure 3The main control module 212 of the main control replaceable grid and the controlled module 213 of the controlled replaceable grid are both provided with a positioning hole 215 and a locking structure 216, and the end of the accommodating cavity 11 is provided with a positioning pin 112 and a limiting structure 113;

[0087] When the main control replaceable grid or the controlled replaceable grid is inserted into the accommodating cavity 11 , the positioning hole 215 and the positioning pin 112 are loosely matched, and the locking structure 216 and the limiting structure 113 are locked and connected.

[0088] In this embodiment, the positioning holes 215 of the main control module 212 or the controlled module 213 in the replaceable compartment 21 are clearance-matched with the positioning pin 112 at the end of the accommodating chamber 11, so that when the main control replaceable compartment or the controlled replaceable compartment is inserted into the accommodating chamber 11, the positioning effect of the positioning holes 215 and the positioning pin 112 can be achieved, so that the main control replaceable compartment or the controlled replaceable compartment can be accurately inserted into the accommodating chamber 11; the locking structure 216 of the main control module 212 or the controlled module 213 in the replaceable compartment 21 is connected with the limiting structure 113 at the end of the accommodating chamber 11 to play a role of locking and fixing, so that the main control replaceable compartment or the controlled replaceable compartment remains locked after being inserted into the accommodating chamber 11 and cannot be easily removed. The above-mentioned positioning holes 215 and positioning pin 112, as well as the locking structure 216 and limiting structure 113 are merely examples, and other structures that can achieve positioning and locking effects are also possible.

[0089] refer to Figure 4A-4B ,In another embodiment, the cabinet body 1 is provided with an inter-cabinet interface 12;

[0090] When the cabinet 1 is configured as a master cabinet 4, the master control module 212 of the master replaceable compartment is electrically connected to the inter-cabinet interface 12, and the cabinet 1 is electrically connected to the controlled modules 213 in the compartments 2 of other smart cabinets through the inter-cabinet interface 12; and / or,

[0091] When the cabinet 1 is configured as a sub-cabinet 5 , the controlled module 213 of the controlled replaceable compartment is electrically connected to the inter-cabinet interface 12 , and the cabinet 1 is electrically connected to the main control module 212 in the compartment 2 of other intelligent cabinets through the inter-cabinet interface 12 .

[0092] Specifically, in this embodiment, the inter-cabinet interface 12 is set on the cabinet wall of the cabinet 1. The inter-cabinet interface 12 is an electrical interface. One end of the power line is connected to the inter-cabinet interface 12 of the cabinet 1, and the other end of the power line is connected to the inter-cabinet interface 12 of another cabinet 1. When there are multiple groups of smart cabinets in the present invention, each group of smart cabinets can be connected through the inter-cabinet interface 12, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the two groups of cabinets 1, wherein each group of smart cabinets may include one or more cabinets 1; the main cabinet 4 with the master control replaceable interface includes a master control module 212 and several receivers. The control module 213, the cabinet body 1 with controlled replaceable grids includes several controlled modules 213. After the main cabinet 4 and the sub-cabinet 5 are connected through the inter-cabinet interface 12, the main control module 212 in the main cabinet 4 is electrically connected to each controlled module 213 of the sub-cabinet 5 through the inter-cabinet interface 12. Therefore, the main control module 212 can send a control signal to the controlled module 213 of the sub-cabinet 5 through the inter-cabinet interface 12, thereby realizing the effect of the main control module 212 of the main cabinet 4 controlling the grid 2 on the sub-cabinet 5, that is, completing the effect of the main cabinet 4 controlling the sub-cabinet 5, wherein the main cabinet 4 can be connected to multiple sub-cabinets 5 through the inter-cabinet interface.

[0093] In the specific usage scenario of the smart cabinet, there is often a main cabinet 4 connected to multiple sub-cabinets 5 for unified control. Therefore, only one main control module 212 is required in the multiple connected smart cabinets. Of course, it is also possible for each cabinet body 1 of the multiple connected smart cabinets to be provided with one or more main control modules 212. The present disclosure is explained by taking the example that only one main control module 212 is required in the multiple connected smart cabinets. Each cabinet body 1 of the multiple connected smart cabinets is provided with one or more main control modules 212. It is only necessary to simply improve the connection method or communication protocol of the main control module 212 and the controlled module 213, which will not be described here.

[0094] refer to Figure 5 In one embodiment, when the plurality of slots 2 include a plurality of replaceable slots 21 , one of the replaceable slots 21 is configured as a master replaceable slot, and the other replaceable slots 21 are configured as controlled replaceable slots.

[0095] In this embodiment, since the intelligent control cabinet only needs one main control module 212 for control, when the multiple compartments 2 include multiple replaceable compartments 21, one replaceable compartment 21 is configured as a master replaceable compartment, and the other replaceable compartments 21 are configured as controlled replaceable compartments, wherein the main control module 212 includes but is not limited to a control device with data processing capabilities such as a single-chip microcomputer and a CPU, and the controlled module 213 includes at least a driving element, which drives the opening or closing of the compartment door of the compartment 2 by receiving a control signal from the main control module 212;

[0096] Among them, the control signal emitted by the main control module 212 includes a switch signal, and the controlled module 213 controls the opening or closing of the corresponding compartment 2 based on the switch signal; the compartment 2 includes a cabinet door 22, and the controlled module 213 controls the cabinet door 22 of the corresponding compartment 2 to open or close based on the switch signal. The controlled module 213 can be but is not limited to a motor connected to the cabinet door 22. After receiving the switch signal, the motor performs corresponding driving to drive the cabinet door 22 to open or close.

[0097] and / or,

[0098] The control signal emitted by the main control module 212 includes a trigger signal, and the controlled module 213 controls the auxiliary device in the corresponding grid 2 based on the trigger signal; wherein, the auxiliary device includes a lighting lamp, and the controlled module 213 controls the lighting lamp in the corresponding grid 2 to turn on or off based on the trigger signal. The auxiliary device can also be other equipment such as a buzzer.

[0099] and / or,

[0100] The control signal emitted by the main control module 212 includes an object placement detection signal, and the controlled module 213 detects whether there is an object placed in the corresponding compartment 2 based on the object placement detection signal; a sensor is provided in the compartment 2, and the controlled module 213 detects whether the compartment 2 is placed through the sensor based on the object placement detection signal, and generates a feedback signal returned to the main control module 212, wherein the controlled module 213 can be a microprocessor connected to a sensor, the microprocessor receives the object placement detection signal to collect the sensing signal of the sensor, and generates a feedback signal based on the sensing signal and sends it to the main control module 212, so as to respond to the object placement detection signal. The sensor can be, but is not limited to, a weight sensor or an infrared sensor, etc., which can detect whether there is an object placed in the compartment 2.

[0101] The above control signals are only shown as examples, and specific control signals can be set accordingly based on usage conditions.

[0102] refer to Figure 6 In one embodiment, the main control replaceable compartment further includes a display screen 23 for being electrically connected to the main control module 212. The display screen 23 is mounted on the cabinet door 22 of the main control replaceable compartment. The display screen 23 is used to receive a display signal sent by the main control module 212 for corresponding display.

[0103] The display screen 23 in this embodiment is a detachable display screen 23. When the display screen 23 is needed, the display screen 23 can be installed on the main control replaceable grid and connected to the main control module 212. After the main control module 212 detects the connection of the display screen 23, it will send a display signal to the display screen 23 for display. In addition, a number of control buttons or touch screens can also be provided on the display screen 23. The user inputs a command signal to the main control module 212 through the control buttons or touch screens of the display screen 23, and the main control module 212 completes the corresponding operation based on the command signal. In this way, the main control replaceable grid can store items and has a control function on the cabinet body 1, which greatly improves the utilization rate of the smart cabinet.

[0104] refer to Figure 7 , in one embodiment, the main control module 212 is in communication with the remote device 6;

[0105] The main control module 212 is further configured to receive the wireless signal sent by the remote device 6 and perform corresponding operations according to the wireless signal.

[0106] Specifically, the remote device 6 in this embodiment includes but is not limited to mobile phones, computers, servers and other devices. The main control module 212 is connected to the remote device 6 by wireless communication or other short-distance communication methods, receives the wireless signal of the remote device 6, and performs operations according to the wireless signal. The main control module 212 may include a wireless communication module or a communication module adapted to other communication methods, communicates with the remote device 6, obtains the wireless signal sent by the external device, and realizes the effect of remote control setting the main control module 212.

[0107] For smart cabinets that need to be frequently used, sometimes there may be more demand for the main cabinet 4, and sometimes there may be more demand for the sub-cabinet 5. However, since the existing smart cabinets have been given the main and sub-types of each smart cabinet during the production process, it is difficult to find the corresponding type of smart cabinet in the later use and scheduling of the smart cabinets. Therefore, there is a problem of low utilization efficiency of the smart cabinets.

[0108] refer to Figure 8 , the smart cabinet of the present disclosure further includes a switch 217;

[0109] The replaceable slot 21 further includes a switchable replaceable slot 21 configured with a main control module 212, a controlled module 213 and a switch 217, wherein the switch 217 is electrically connected to the controlled module 213 and the main control module 212;

[0110] The switch 217 is used to switch between starting one of the master control module 212 and the controlled module 213 in the replaceable compartment 21 and shutting down the other module.

[0111] Specifically, in this embodiment, by providing a controlled module 213, a main control module 212 and a switching switch 217 in the replaceable compartment 21, it is achieved that a compartment 2 has both a main control module 212 and a controlled module 213. Then, by turning on the main control module 212, the cabinet 1 can have the control capability to be used as the main cabinet 4, and by turning on the controlled module 213, the cabinet 1 can be made to have no control capability to be used as the sub-cabinet 5; wherein the switching switch 217 is connected to the main control module 212 and the controlled module 213, and plays the effect of controlling the conduction of the main control module 212 and the controlled module 213. The switching switch 217 can be, but is not limited to, a numerical control switch, a paddle switch, etc., which is used to switch one of the main control module 212 or the controlled module 213 in the replaceable compartment 21 to start and turn off the other module. The switching switch 217 plays the role of selecting the main control module 212 and the controlled module 213 to be turned on, and controls the switching switch The method 217 can be switched by means of switching or sending a control signal, that is, when the main control module 212 is needed to play a control effect, the main control module 212 is turned on by switching the switch 217, so that the main control module 212 is connected to other compartments 2 and controlled modules 213 on other cabinets 1, and controls each controlled module 213, thereby achieving the effect of using the cabinet 1 as a main cabinet 4; when the cabinet 1 is needed to be used as a sub-cabinet 5, the controlled module 213 is turned on by switching the switch 217, so that all compartments 2 in the cabinet 1 are controlled modules 213, so as to achieve the effect of using the cabinet 1 as a sub-cabinet 5; the main control module 212 and the controlled module 213 are switched on by switching the switch 217, so that the replaceable compartment 21 can be switched between the main control replaceable compartment and the controlled replaceable compartment, and finally the cabinet 1 can be switched between the main cabinet 4 and the sub-cabinet 5, greatly improving the use efficiency of the smart cabinet.

[0112] refer to Figure 9 In one embodiment, at least one group of cabinets 1 includes a cabinet 1 configured as a main cabinet 4 and a cabinet 1 configured as a sub-cabinet 5 .

[0113] In at least one group of cabinets 1 , there is one cabinet 1 configured as a main cabinet 4 and a plurality of cabinets 1 configured as auxiliary cabinets 5 .

[0114] When the sub-cabinet 5 in this embodiment is connected to the main cabinet 4, the controlled modules 213 in the other compartments 2 of the main cabinet 4 except the main control replaceable compartment and the controlled modules 213 of each compartment 2 of the sub-cabinet 5 are electrically connected to the main control replaceable compartment, so that all the controlled modules 213 on the connected cabinet 1 can receive the control signal sent by the main control module 212, and control the state of the corresponding compartment 2 according to the control signal, wherein the state of the compartment 2 includes opening or closing, and the controlled module 213 includes but is not limited to components with control capabilities such as drive motors.

[0115] On the other hand, in this embodiment, the main cabinet 4 and the sub-cabinet 5 need to be connected, so the cabinet bodies 1 of the main cabinet 4 and the sub-cabinet 5 are provided with at least one inter-cabinet interface 12, wherein the inter-cabinet interface 12 can be but is not limited to an embedded electrical interface; the main cabinet 4 is connected to the sub-cabinet 5 through one of the inter-cabinet interfaces 12; as an example, the inter-cabinet interfaces 12 of the main cabinet 4 and the sub-cabinet 5 can be connected by electrical wires; the connection between the main cabinet 4 and the multiple sub-cabinets 5 is realized through multiple inter-cabinet interfaces 12, for example, multiple ones are provided on the cabinet body 1 of the main cabinet 4.

[0116] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

[0117] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A smart cabinet comprising at least one cabinet body, wherein the cabinet body is provided with a plurality of compartments, wherein: The plurality of compartments include one or more replaceable compartments and one or more fixed compartments on which controlled modules are installed, wherein the replaceable compartments are detachably plugged into the cabinet; the cabinet is provided with a receiving cavity for plugging the replaceable compartments; The replaceable slots include two types: a master replaceable slot equipped with a master control module or a controlled replaceable slot equipped with a controlled module; the master control module can be connected to a remote device for communication; the replaceable slots can be switched between the master replaceable slot and the controlled replaceable slot in the following manner: When the master control replaceable slot is inserted into the cabinet, the cabinet is configured as a master cabinet, and the master control module is electrically connected to the controlled modules on all cabinets of the smart cabinet to send control signals to the controlled modules; When the controlled replaceable compartment is inserted into the cabinet, the cabinet is configured as a sub-cabinet, and the controlled module receives the control signal of the main control module of the smart cabinet to perform compartment control accordingly. 2 . The smart cabinet according to claim 1 , wherein a first connector adapted to be connected to the main control module or the controlled module is provided in the accommodating cavity.

3. The smart cabinet according to claim 2, wherein one end of the replaceable compartment is an insertion end, and the insertion end is used to be inserted into the accommodating cavity; When the main control module is installed on the insertion end, the replaceable slot is configured as the main control replaceable slot. When the main control replaceable slot is inserted into the accommodating cavity, the main control module is electrically connected to the first connector, and the main control module is electrically connected to the controlled modules on all cabinets of the smart cabinet through the first connector; and / or, When the controlled module is installed at the insertion end, the replaceable slot is configured as the controlled replaceable slot. When the controlled replaceable slot is inserted into the accommodating cavity, the controlled module is electrically connected to the first connector, so the controlled module receives the control signal through the first connector.

4. The smart cabinet according to claim 2, wherein the master control module of the master control replaceable compartment comprises a second connector, and the second connector is adapted to be connected to the first connector; and / or The controlled module of the controlled replaceable compartment is provided with a second connector, and the second connector is adapted to be connected with the first connector.

5. The smart cabinet according to claim 4, wherein the first connector and the second connector are respectively provided with cables adapted for connection; The cables in the first connector are connected to the controlled modules on all cabinets of the smart cabinet; The main control module includes a main control circuit board, and the cable in the second connector of the main control module is electrically connected to the main control circuit board; The controlled module of the controlled replaceable compartment includes a controlled circuit board, and the cable in the second connector of the controlled replaceable compartment is electrically connected to the controlled circuit board.

6. The smart cabinet according to claim 2, wherein the master control module of the master control replaceable compartment and the controlled module of the controlled replaceable compartment are both provided with positioning holes and a locking structure, and the end of the accommodating cavity is provided with a positioning pin and a limiting structure; When the main control replaceable grid or the controlled replaceable grid is inserted into the accommodating cavity, the positioning hole and the positioning pin are loosely matched, and the locking structure and the limiting structure are locked and connected.

7. The smart cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the cabinet body is provided with an inter-cabinet interface; When the cabinet is configured as a master cabinet, the master control module of the master control replaceable compartment is electrically connected to the inter-cabinet interface, and the cabinet is electrically connected to the controlled modules in the compartments of other smart cabinets through the inter-cabinet interface; and / or, When the cabinet is configured as a sub-cabinet, the controlled module of the controlled replaceable compartment is electrically connected to the inter-cabinet interface, and the cabinet is electrically connected to the main control module in the compartment of other intelligent cabinets through the inter-cabinet interface.

8. The smart cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the control signal comprises a switch signal, and the controlled module controls the opening or closing of the corresponding compartment based on the switch signal; and / or, The control signal includes a trigger signal, and the controlled module controls the auxiliary device in the corresponding grid based on the trigger signal; and / or, The control signal includes an object placement detection signal, and the controlled module detects whether there is an object placed in the corresponding compartment based on the object placement detection signal.

9. The smart cabinet according to claim 8, wherein the compartment includes a cabinet door, and the controlled module controls the cabinet door of the corresponding compartment to open or close based on the switch signal; The auxiliary device includes a lighting lamp, and the controlled module controls the lighting lamp in the corresponding compartment to turn on or off based on the trigger signal; A sensor is provided in the compartment. Based on the object placement detection signal, the controlled module detects whether an object is placed in the compartment through the sensor and generates a feedback signal to return to the main control module.

10. The smart cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the main control replaceable compartment further comprises a display screen for being electrically connected to the main control module, the display screen being mounted on the cabinet door of the main control replaceable compartment, and the display screen being used to receive a display signal sent by the main control module for corresponding display.

11. The smart cabinet according to claim 1, when the plurality of compartments include a plurality of replaceable compartments, one of the replaceable compartments is configured as a master replaceable compartment, and the other replaceable compartments are configured as controlled replaceable compartments.

12. The smart cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the main control module is further used to receive a wireless signal sent by the remote device and perform corresponding operations according to the wireless signal.

13. The smart cabinet according to claim 1, further comprising a switch; The replaceable interface further includes a switch replaceable interface configured with the main control module, the controlled module and the switch, wherein: The switch is electrically connected to the controlled module and the main control module; The switching switch is used to start one of the main control module or the controlled module in the switching replaceable compartment and to shut down the other module. 14 . The smart cabinet according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one group of cabinets comprises a cabinet configured as a main cabinet and a cabinet configured as a sub-cabinet. 15 . The smart cabinet according to claim 14 , wherein in the at least one group of cabinets, there is one cabinet configured as a main cabinet and there are multiple cabinets configured as auxiliary cabinets.

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