A storage cabinet and a control method thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a warehouse cabinet and a control method thereof. The warehouse cabinet comprises a plurality of storage compartments, at least one movable partition plate and a control device; the plurality of storage compartments are arranged in an array; the movable partition plate is detachably arranged between at least two adjacent storage compartments; and the control device is connected with the storage compartments and is used for, after receiving an expansion request, acquiring an expansion type selected according to a type selection instruction acting on an interactive interface; newly creating an expansion storage compartment according to the selected expansion type, updating independent numbers of the at least two storage compartments in an independent attribute table to expansion numbers of the expansion storage compartment in a corresponding expansion type attribute table; or taking a current expansion storage compartment corresponding to the expansion type as the expansion storage compartment according to the selected expansion type; and controlling the expansion storage compartment to be opened to put goods to be stored into the expansion storage compartment. The technical scheme of the embodiment of the application achieves the effect of improving the utilization rate of the warehouse cabinet and meeting different storage requirements of goods.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of storage cabinet technology, and in particular to a storage cabinet and its control method. Background Technology

[0002] To reduce the workload of warehouse management personnel and achieve unattended warehousing, automated storage and retrieval systems are becoming increasingly widely used.

[0003] Storage cabinets have multiple storage compartments where goods can be stored; however, due to the different sizes and weights of the goods to be stored, and the fixed volume of the storage compartments in conventional storage cabinets, storage cabinets suffer from low utilization rates and the inability to fit large-volume goods into the storage compartments. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a storage cabinet and its control method to solve the problems of fixed storage compartment volume, low utilization rate of storage cabinets, and inability to fit large-volume goods into storage compartments.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a storage cabinet is provided, the storage cabinet comprising: a plurality of storage compartments, at least one movable partition, and a control device;

[0006] Multiple of the aforementioned storage cell arrays are arranged in a single configuration;

[0007] The movable partition is detachably disposed between at least two adjacent storage compartments;

[0008] The control device is connected to the storage cell and, upon receiving an expansion request, obtains the selected expansion model according to the model selection instruction applied to the interactive interface; creates a new expansion storage cell based on the selected expansion model, updates the independent numbers of at least two storage cells in the independent attribute table to the expansion number of the expansion storage cell in the corresponding expansion model attribute table; or, based on the selected expansion model, uses the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the expansion model as the expansion storage cell; and controls the expansion storage cell to open so that goods to be stored can be placed into the expansion storage cell.

[0009] Optionally, the storage cabinet may also include: storage compartments, cable channels, electronic locks corresponding to each storage cell, and rotating hinges;

[0010] The storage compartment is located within the storage cabinet and is used to store the movable partition that has been removed from the storage compartment;

[0011] The electronic lock is located on the first side of the storage cell, and the electronic locks of the storage cells in the same column are located on the same side of the storage cell; the rotating hinge is located on the second side of the storage cell;

[0012] The control device is connected to the electronic lock of the storage compartment via the cable channel. The control device is used to control the closing and opening of the electronic lock, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the storage compartment.

[0013] Optionally, at the junction of two adjacent storage cells, a first groove and a second groove are provided on the frame of the storage cell, and the first groove and the second groove are arranged opposite to each other;

[0014] When the movable partition is disposed between two adjacent storage compartments, the first end of the movable partition is disposed in the first groove, and the second end of the movable partition is disposed in the second groove.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for controlling a storage cabinet is provided, the method comprising:

[0016] Upon receiving an expansion request, the system retrieves the selected expansion model based on the model selection instruction applied to the interactive interface; it then creates a new expansion storage cell based on the selected expansion model, updating the independent numbers of at least two of the storage cells in the independent attribute table to the expansion number of the expansion storage cell in the corresponding expansion model attribute table; or, based on the selected expansion model, it uses the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the expansion model as the expansion storage cell.

[0017] Control the expansion storage cell to open so that goods to be stored can be placed into the expansion storage cell.

[0018] Optionally, a new expansion storage cell is created according to the selected expansion model, including:

[0019] Based on the "Create New Expansion" click command applied to the interactive interface, the unique number of the storage cell corresponding to the selected expansion model that does not contain any goods is displayed.

[0020] Based on the number selection instruction applied to the interactive interface, the selected storage cell is determined, and the selected storage cell forms the expanded storage cell.

[0021] Optionally, after updating the independent numbers of at least two of the storage cells in the independent attribute table to the expansion number of the expanded storage cell in the corresponding expansion model attribute table, the method further includes:

[0022] Obtain the label information of the goods to be put into storage, and bind the label information with the expansion number.

[0023] Optionally, based on the selected expansion model, the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the expansion model is used as the expansion storage cell, including:

[0024] Based on the current expansion click command applied to the interactive interface, display the number of the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the expansion model;

[0025] When the current expanded storage cell meets the preset conditions, the current expanded storage cell is used as the expanded storage cell.

[0026] Optionally, after using the current expanded storage cell as the expanded storage cell, the method further includes:

[0027] Obtain the label information of the goods to be put into storage, and bind the label information to the expansion number of the current expansion storage cell.

[0028] Alternatively, the control methods for the storage cabinets may also include:

[0029] Upon receiving the tag information of the goods to be shipped, the expanded storage cell corresponding to the tag information of the goods to be shipped is opened, and the binding between the tag information of the goods to be shipped and the number of the expanded storage cell containing the goods to be shipped is released.

[0030] Optionally, after unbinding the tag information of the goods to be shipped from the number of the expanded storage cell where the goods to be shipped are located, the method further includes:

[0031] Update the expansion number of the expanded storage cell in the corresponding expansion model attribute table to the independent number of the storage cell in the independent attribute table.

[0032] The technical solution of this invention includes a storage cabinet comprising multiple storage compartments. Movable partitions are detachably disposed between at least two adjacent storage compartments. When the partitions are positioned between adjacent compartments, they separate the compartments, allowing each compartment to store goods independently. When the partitions are removed, the adjacent compartments can be combined to form an integrated, expanded storage compartment, thereby increasing its capacity to accommodate larger or heavier goods and meeting different user needs. Furthermore, the expanded storage compartments formed by different numbers of compartments and those arranged in different directions have different expansion models, adapting to various goods storage requirements. After receiving an expansion request, the control device displays all expansion models, allowing the user to select the appropriate expansion model based on the volume and weight of the goods to be stored. The control device retrieves the selected expansion model based on the model selection command displayed on the interactive interface. A new expansion storage cell is created based on the selected expansion model, and the control device updates the cell's independent number in the independent attribute table to the expansion number in the corresponding expansion model attribute table. Alternatively, if an expansion storage cell corresponding to the selected expansion model already exists in the storage cabinet, the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the selected model is used as the expansion storage cell, eliminating the need to create a new one. After the expansion storage cell is determined, it is opened, allowing the goods to be stored to be placed inside, thus completing the storage of the goods. This invention solves the problem of low utilization of storage cabinets and the inability to place large-volume goods into storage cells, thereby improving the utilization rate of storage cabinets and meeting the storage needs of different goods.

[0033] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of the present invention, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the invention. Other features of the invention will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a storage cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another type of storage cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 3This is a flowchart of a control method for a storage cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of another control method for a storage cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0040] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the invention described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the term "comprising" and any variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a storage cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the storage cabinet includes: multiple storage compartments 110, at least one movable partition 120, and a control device 130; the multiple storage compartments 110 are arranged in an array; the movable partition 120 is detachably disposed between at least two adjacent storage compartments 110; the control device 130 is connected to the storage compartments 110 and is used to, upon receiving an expansion request, obtain the selected expansion model according to the model selection instruction applied to the interactive interface; create a new expansion storage compartment according to the selected expansion model, update the independent numbers of at least two storage compartments in the independent attribute table to the expansion number of the expansion storage compartment in the corresponding expansion model attribute table; or, according to the selected expansion model, use the current expansion storage compartment corresponding to the expansion model as the expansion storage compartment; and control the expansion storage compartment to open so that goods to be stored can be placed into the expansion storage compartment; wherein, the expansion model of the expansion storage compartment formed by different numbers of storage compartments 110 is different, and the expansion model of the expansion storage compartment formed by storage compartments 110 arranged in different directions is different.

[0042] The storage cabinet includes multiple storage compartments 110, each capable of storing goods. When movable partitions 120 are positioned between at least two adjacent storage compartments 110, they separate the compartments, allowing each compartment to store goods independently. When the movable partitions 120 are removed from the compartments, at least two adjacent compartments 110 can be combined to form an integrated, expanded storage compartment, thus increasing its capacity to accommodate larger or heavier goods and meeting diverse user needs. Furthermore, the expanded storage compartments formed by different numbers of storage compartments 110 have different capacity models, and the expanded storage compartments formed by storage compartments 110 arranged in different directions also have different capacity models. Therefore, by setting different numbers of storage compartments 110 to form expanded storage compartments, different expanded storage compartments can be created; by setting storage compartments 110 arranged in different directions, different expanded storage compartments can be created, thus adapting to different goods storage requirements. Figure 1 As shown, a movable partition 120 is set between two horizontal storage compartments 110. When the movable partition 120 is removed, an expanded storage compartment with a larger horizontal dimension can be formed. The corresponding expanded model is, for example, horizontal-2. A movable partition 120 is set between two vertical storage compartments 110. When the movable partition 120 is removed, an expanded storage compartment with a larger vertical dimension can be formed. The corresponding expanded model is, for example, vertical-2. A movable partition 120 is set between four adjacent storage compartments 110. When the movable partition 120 is removed, a square expanded storage compartment can be formed. The corresponding expanded model is, for example, square-4. This adapts to different goods storage needs and improves the utilization rate of the storage cabinet.

[0043] It should be noted that, Figure 1 The example only shows the case where the storage cabinet includes 9 storage compartments 110, but it is not limited to this case. The expansion model of the storage cabinet can include various models such as horizontal-2, horizontal-3, vertical-2, vertical-3, upright-4, upright-9, etc. The specific model can be determined according to the actual situation, such as the volume and weight of the goods to be stored. This example does not limit the specific model.

[0044] Specifically, when a user needs to store goods, the system first determines whether a storage cell 110 can accommodate the goods. If a storage cell 110 cannot accommodate the goods, the user issues an expansion request, for example, by clicking the expansion option in the control device's interactive interface. After receiving the expansion request, the control device 130 displays all expansion models, allowing the user to select a suitable expansion model based on the volume and weight of the goods to be stored. The control device 130 retrieves the selected expansion model based on the model selection command applied to the interactive interface. A new expansion storage cell is then created based on the selected expansion model, thus confirming the new expansion storage. After a single storage cell 110 is selected, the movable partition 120 between the storage cells 110 is removed. The control device 130 updates the independent number of the storage cell 110 in the independent attribute table to the expansion number of the expansion storage cell in the corresponding expansion model attribute table. Alternatively, if an expansion storage cell corresponding to the selected expansion model already exists in the storage cabinet, the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the expansion model is used as the expansion storage cell, without the need to create a new one. After the expansion storage cell is determined, it is opened to allow the goods to be stored to be placed in the expansion storage cell, thus completing the storage of the goods. By setting up independent attribute tables and expansion model attribute tables, the storage cells and expansion storage cells can be easily managed.

[0045] For example, the storage cabinet includes nine storage compartments 110. A movable partition 120 is detachably installed between storage compartment 1 and storage compartment 4. When the movable partition 120 between storage compartment 1 and storage compartment 4 is removed, a vertical-2 type expanded storage compartment can be formed. A movable partition 120 is detachably installed between storage compartment 4 and storage compartment 7. When the movable partition 120 between storage compartment 4 and storage compartment 7 is removed, a vertical-3 type expanded storage compartment can be formed. Storage cells; a movable partition 120 can be detachably installed between storage cells ② and ③. When the movable partition 120 between storage cells ② and ③ is removed, an expanded storage cell of type Horizontal-2 can be formed; a movable partition 120 can be detachably installed between storage cells ⑤ and ⑧, between storage cells ⑥ and ⑨, and between storage cells ⑤, ⑧, ⑥ and ⑨. When all the movable partitions 120 between storage cells ⑤, ⑧, ⑥ and ⑨ are removed, an expanded storage cell of type Positive-4 can be formed.

[0046] For example, the independent number of an independent storage cell is represented in the form of XX-Y, where XX represents the container number of the storage cabinet and Y represents the storage cell number of the independent storage cell; the expansion number of an expanded storage cell is represented in the form of XX-Y,Z, where XX represents the container number of the storage cabinet, Y and Z represent the storage cell numbers, and XX-Y,Z indicates that storage cells Y and Z in container number XX have been expanded into expanded storage cells.

[0047] Table 1 Independent Attributes of Storage Cells

[0048] Serial Number Storage location number 1 11-4 2 11-7 …… ……

[0049] Table 2 Attribute Table for Vertical-2 Type

[0050] Serial Number Storage location number 1 11-4,7 …… ……

[0051] Table 1 is the independent attribute table for storage cells, and Table 2 is the vertical-2 type attribute table. Referring to Tables 1 and 2, the storage location number in the independent attribute table is the independent number of the storage cell, and the storage location number in the expansion type attribute table is the expansion number of the expanded storage cell. 11-4 represents storage cell ④ in container 11, and 11-7 represents storage cell ⑦ in container 11. 11-4 and 11-7 are initially independent storage cells, and their independent numbers are stored in the independent attribute table. When an expansion operation is performed on 11-4 and 11-7, 11-4 and 11-7 will be deleted from the independent attribute table, and expansion numbers for 11-4 and 11-7 will be generated in the vertical-2 type attribute table. When a disbandment operation is performed on 11-4 and 11-7, 11-4 and 11-7 will be deleted from the vertical-2 type attribute table, and independent numbers for 11-4 and 11-7 will be generated in the independent attribute table. The same applies to attribute tables for other expanded capacity models such as horizontal-2, vertical-3, and upright-4. The storage location number of a storage cell will only exist in one table.

[0052] In this embodiment, the storage cabinet includes multiple storage compartments. Movable partitions are detachably installed between at least two adjacent storage compartments. When the partitions are installed between adjacent compartments, they separate the compartments, allowing each compartment to store goods independently. When the partitions are removed, the adjacent compartments can be combined to form an expanded storage compartment, thus increasing its capacity to accommodate larger or heavier goods and meeting different user needs. Furthermore, the expanded storage compartments formed by different numbers of compartments and those arranged in different directions have different expansion models, adapting to various goods storage requirements. After receiving an expansion request, the control device displays all expansion models, allowing the user to select the appropriate model based on the volume and weight of the goods to be stored. The control device retrieves the selected expansion model based on the model selection command displayed on the interface. A new expansion storage cell is created based on the selected model, and the control device updates the cell's unique number in the independent attribute table to the expansion number in the corresponding expansion model attribute table. Alternatively, if an expansion storage cell corresponding to the selected expansion model already exists in the storage cabinet, the current expansion storage cell is used, eliminating the need to create a new one. After the expansion storage cell is selected, it is opened, allowing the goods to be stored to be placed inside, thus completing the storage of the goods. This embodiment solves the problem of low utilization of storage cabinets and the inability to place large-volume goods into storage cells, achieving the effect of improving the utilization rate of storage cabinets and meeting the storage needs of different goods.

[0053] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of another storage cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Optionally, refer to... Figure 2 The storage cabinet also includes a storage compartment 140, a cable channel 150, an electronic lock 160 corresponding to each storage cell 110, and a rotating hinge 170. The storage compartment 140 is located in the storage cabinet and is used to store movable partitions 120 removed from the storage cells 110. The electronic lock 160 is located on the first side of the storage cell 110, and the electronic locks 160 of the storage cells 110 in the same column are located on the same side of the storage cells 110. The rotating hinge 170 is located on the second side of the storage cell 110. The control device 130 is connected to the electronic lock 160 of the storage cell 110 through the cable channel 150, and the control device 130 is used to control the closing and opening of the electronic lock 160 to control the opening and closing of the storage cell 110.

[0054] Specifically, the storage compartment 140 can be located at the bottom, top, or side of the storage cabinet. Removing the movable partitions 120 between the storage compartments 110 and placing them in the storage compartment 140 prevents the partitions 120 from being lost. When the expanded storage compartments are restored to individual storage compartments 110, the movable partitions 120 can be directly retrieved from the storage compartment 140, facilitating their access.

[0055] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2 The storage cabinet also includes a cable channel 150 and electronic locks 160 corresponding to each storage compartment 110. The control device 130 is connected to the electronic locks 160 of the storage compartments 110 via the cable channel 150, controlling the closing and opening of the electronic locks 160, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the storage compartments 110. By placing the electronic locks 160 of the storage compartments 110 in the same column on the same side of the compartments, cable routing is convenient, cable length is reduced, and costs are saved. It should be noted that the cable channel 150 can connect to the control device 130 from either the bottom or the top of the storage cabinet. Figure 2 The image only shows the cable channel 150 connecting to the control device 130 from the bottom of the storage cabinet, but does not limit the scope of the image.

[0056] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2 The storage cabinet also includes a rotating hinge 170, and the rotating hinge 170 and the electronic lock 160 are not located on the same side of the storage compartment 110; the side where the rotating hinge 170 is located is fixed. The opening direction of the door of the storage compartment 110 varies depending on the installation of the rotating hinge 170. Specifically, the doors of storage compartments ①, ④, and ⑦ open from right to left; the doors of storage compartments ②, ③, ⑤, and ⑥ open from bottom to top; and the doors of storage compartments ⑧ and ⑨ open from top to bottom.

[0057] Optionally, continue to refer to Figure 2 At the junction of two adjacent storage cells 110, a first groove 111 and a second groove 112 are provided on the frame of the storage cell 110, and the first groove 111 and the second groove 112 are arranged opposite to each other; when the movable partition 120 is arranged between two adjacent storage cells 110, the first end of the movable partition 120 is arranged in the first groove 111, and the second end of the movable partition 120 is arranged in the second groove 112.

[0058] Specifically, by placing the first end of the movable partition 120 in the first groove 111 and the second end of the movable partition 120 in the second groove 112, the movement of the movable partition 120 in the vertical and horizontal directions can be restricted; when the movable partition 120 needs to be removed, it can be directly pulled out; when the movable partition 120 needs to be placed between the storage compartments 110, the movable partition 120 is inserted into the first groove 111 and the second groove 112, which facilitates the removal and placement of the movable partition 120.

[0059] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a control method for a storage cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present invention, see reference. Figure 1 and Figure 3 The control methods for storage cabinets include:

[0060] S310. After receiving the expansion request, obtain the selected expansion model according to the model selection instruction applied to the interactive interface; wherein, the expansion model of the expansion storage cell formed by different numbers of storage cells is different, and the expansion model of the expansion storage cell formed by storage cells arranged in different directions is different.

[0061] The storage cabinet includes multiple storage compartments 110, each capable of storing goods. When movable partitions 120 are positioned between at least two adjacent storage compartments 110, they separate the compartments, allowing each compartment to store goods independently. When the movable partitions 120 are removed from the compartments, at least two adjacent compartments 110 can be combined to form an expanded storage compartment, thus increasing its capacity to accommodate larger or heavier goods and meeting diverse user needs. Furthermore, the expanded storage compartments formed by different numbers of storage compartments 110 and those arranged in different directions have different expansion models. Therefore, by using different numbers of storage compartments 110 to form expanded storage compartments, different expanded storage compartments can be created; by using storage compartments 110 arranged in different directions, different expanded storage compartments can be created, thus adapting to different goods storage requirements.

[0062] Specifically, when a user needs to store goods, it first determines whether a storage cell 110 can accommodate the goods. If a storage cell 110 cannot accommodate the goods, the user issues an expansion request, for example, by clicking the expansion option in the interactive interface of the control device. After receiving the expansion request, the control device 130 displays all expansion models, allowing the user to select a suitable expansion model based on the volume and weight of the goods to be stored. The control device 130 obtains the selected expansion model according to the model selection instruction applied to the interactive interface.

[0063] S320. Create a new expansion storage cell based on the selected expansion model, and update the independent number of at least two storage cells in the independent attribute table to the expansion number of the expansion storage cell in the corresponding expansion model attribute table.

[0064] Specifically, a new expansion storage cell is created based on the selected expansion model. After determining the individual storage cell 110 corresponding to the new expansion storage cell, the movable partition 120 between the storage cells 110 is removed. The control device 130 updates the independent number of the storage cell 110 in the independent attribute table to the expansion number of the expansion storage cell in the corresponding expansion model attribute table. By setting the independent attribute table and the expansion model attribute table, the storage cells and expansion storage cells can be easily managed.

[0065] Alternatively, S330, based on the selected expansion model, use the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the expansion model as the expansion storage cell.

[0066] Specifically, if the storage cabinet already has an expansion storage cell corresponding to the selected expansion model, the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the selected expansion model will be used as the expansion storage cell, eliminating the need to create a new expansion storage cell and saving time in storing goods.

[0067] S340: Control the expansion storage cell to open so that goods to be stored can be placed into the expansion storage cell.

[0068] Specifically, after the control device 130 determines the expanded storage cell, it controls the expanded storage cell to open, so that the goods to be stored can be placed into the expanded storage cell, thus completing the storage of the goods to be stored.

[0069] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of another control method for a storage cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Optionally, refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 4 The control methods for storage cabinets include:

[0070] S401. After receiving the expansion request, obtain the selected expansion model according to the model selection instruction applied to the interactive interface; wherein, the expansion model of the expansion storage cell formed by different numbers of storage cells is different, and the expansion model of the expansion storage cell formed by storage cells arranged in different directions is different.

[0071] S402. Based on the "Create Expansion" click command applied to the interactive interface, display the unique number of the storage cell corresponding to the selected expansion model that does not contain any goods.

[0072] Specifically, based on the "Create New Expansion" click command applied to the interactive interface, it is determined that the user needs to create a new expansion storage cell. The control device 130 displays the unique numbers of the storage cells that do not store goods corresponding to the selected expansion model. For example, when the selected expansion model is Vertical-2, the unique numbers of the corresponding storage cells are (1,4), (4,7), (5,8), and (6,9), and the unique number combinations that do not store goods are displayed. If storage cells ①, ④, and ⑦ do not store goods, and storage cells ⑧ and ⑨ store goods, then the unique numbers (1,4) and (4,7) of the storage cells corresponding to the selected expansion model are displayed for the user to select.

[0073] S403. Based on the number selection instruction applied to the interactive interface, determine the selected storage cell, and the selected storage cell forms an expanded storage cell.

[0074] Specifically, the control device 130 determines the selected storage cell according to the number selection instruction applied to the interactive interface. For example, when the independent number (1,4) of the storage cell is selected, it indicates that storage cell ① and storage cell ④ are selected. The movable partition 120 between storage cell ① and storage cell ④ is removed, and storage cell ① and storage cell ④ form an expanded storage cell.

[0075] S404. Obtain the label information of the goods to be received into the warehouse and bind the label information with the expansion number.

[0076] Specifically, the scanning device scans the label information of the goods to be stored. The control device 130 can obtain the label information of the goods to be stored from the scanning device and bind the label information to the expansion number of the determined expansion storage cell, thus realizing the association between the storage location and the goods. The label information can be, for example, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) information or barcode information.

[0077] Alternatively, S405, based on the current expansion click command applied to the interactive interface, display the number of the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the expansion model.

[0078] Specifically, based on the current expansion click command applied to the interactive interface, the control device 130 determines the existing expansion storage cells according to the selected expansion model and the expansion model attribute table, and displays the number of the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the expansion model for the user to select. For example, if the user selects expansion model Horizontal-2, and there are currently existing expansion storage cells 11-2,3 (meaning that storage cells ② and ③ of storage cabinet 11 have been expanded), the number of the current expansion storage cell, 11-2,3, will be displayed.

[0079] S406. When the current expansion storage cell meets the preset conditions, the current expansion storage cell will be used as the expansion storage cell.

[0080] Specifically, if the current expanded storage cell meets the preset conditions, that is, when it meets the storage requirements of the goods to be stored, the current expanded storage cell will be used as an expanded storage cell. For example, if the current expanded storage cells 11-2 and 11-3 can accommodate the goods to be stored, then the current expanded storage cells 11-2 and 11-3 can be used as expanded storage cells.

[0081] Optionally, if the current expansion storage cell does not meet the preset conditions, the process returns to step S402 to create a new expansion storage cell.

[0082] S407. Obtain the label information of the goods to be put into storage and bind the label information to the expansion number of the current expansion storage cell.

[0083] Specifically, the control device 130 can obtain the label information of the goods to be put into storage from the scanning device, and bind the label information with the expansion number of the current expansion storage cell, so as to realize the binding of goods with storage location number, which facilitates the management of goods.

[0084] S408. Control the expansion storage cell to open so that goods to be stored can be placed into the expansion storage cell.

[0085] Based on the above technical solutions, the control method for the storage cabinet may optionally include:

[0086] When the control device does not receive an expansion request, it displays the unique number of the storage cell that does not store goods, selects the selected storage cell according to the number selection command on the interactive interface, and controls the selected storage cell to open so that the goods to be stored can be placed into the storage cell.

[0087] Specifically, when the control device does not receive an expansion request, it indicates that the goods to be stored are small and light, and the independent storage cell 110 can meet the storage needs of the goods. The independent numbers of all storage cells that do not store goods are displayed. According to the number selection command on the interactive interface, the selected storage cell is determined and the selected storage cell is opened. The goods to be stored can then be placed into the storage cell to complete the storage of the goods.

[0088] Alternatively, the control methods for the storage cabinets may also include:

[0089] Step a: After receiving the tag information of the goods to be shipped, open the expansion storage cell corresponding to the tag information of the goods to be shipped, and unbind the tag information of the goods to be shipped from the number of the expansion storage cell where the goods to be shipped are located.

[0090] Specifically, when goods stored in an expanded storage cell need to be retrieved, the user enters the tag information of the goods to be retrieved. After receiving the tag information, the control device 130 opens the expanded storage cell corresponding to the tag information, allowing the goods to be retrieved. Furthermore, the binding between the tag information of the goods to be retrieved and the number of the expanded storage cell is removed, so that the control device 130 can know that the expanded storage cell is empty the next time storage is performed, facilitating cell management.

[0091] Step b: Update the expansion number of the expanded storage cell in the corresponding expansion model attribute table to the independent number of the storage cell in the independent attribute table.

[0092] Specifically, after the goods are removed from the expanded storage compartment, movable partitions can be set between the storage compartments to restore the expanded storage compartment to an independent storage compartment. The control device will then delete the expansion number of the expanded storage compartment from the corresponding expansion model attribute table and store the independent number of the storage compartment in the independent attribute table; thus updating the storage compartment status so that the control device 130 can obtain the correct storage compartment status.

[0093] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used, with steps reordered, added, or deleted. For example, the steps described in this invention can be executed in parallel, sequentially, or in different orders, as long as the desired result of the technical solution of this invention can be achieved, and this is not limited herein.

[0094] The specific embodiments described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this invention should be included within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A storage cabinet, characterized in that, include: Multiple storage compartments, at least one movable partition, and control device; Multiple of the aforementioned storage cell arrays are arranged in a single configuration; The movable partition is detachably disposed between at least two adjacent storage compartments; The control device is connected to the storage cell and, upon receiving an expansion request, obtains the selected expansion model according to the model selection instruction applied to the interactive interface; creates a new expansion storage cell based on the selected expansion model, updates the independent numbers of at least two storage cells in the independent attribute table to the expansion number of the expansion storage cell in the corresponding expansion model attribute table; or, based on the selected expansion model, uses the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the expansion model as the expansion storage cell; and controls the expansion storage cell to open so that goods to be stored can be placed into the expansion storage cell; wherein, the expansion models of expansion storage cells formed by storage cells arranged in different directions are different; Create a new expansion storage cell based on the selected expansion model, including: Based on the "Create New Expansion" click command applied to the interactive interface, the unique number of the storage cell corresponding to the selected expansion model that does not contain any goods is displayed. Based on the number selection instruction applied to the interactive interface, the selected storage cell is determined, and the selected storage cell forms the expanded storage cell; Based on the selected expansion model, the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the expansion model is used as the expansion storage cell, including: Based on the current expansion click command applied to the interactive interface, display the number of the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the expansion model; When the current expanded storage cell meets the preset conditions, the current expanded storage cell is used as the expanded storage cell.

2. The storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes: storage compartments, cable channels, electronic locks corresponding to each storage cell, and rotating hinges; The storage compartment is located within the storage cabinet and is used to store the movable partition that has been removed from the storage compartment; The electronic lock is located on the first side of the storage cell, and the electronic locks of the storage cells in the same column are located on the same side of the storage cell; the rotating hinge is located on the second side of the storage cell; The control device is connected to the electronic lock of the storage compartment via the cable channel. The control device is used to control the closing and opening of the electronic lock, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the storage compartment.

3. The storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, At the junction of two adjacent storage cells, a first groove and a second groove are provided on the frame of the storage cell, and the first groove and the second groove are arranged opposite to each other; When the movable partition is disposed between two adjacent storage compartments, the first end of the movable partition is disposed in the first groove, and the second end of the movable partition is disposed in the second groove.

4. A method for controlling a storage cabinet, characterized in that, include: Upon receiving the expansion request, the selected expansion model is obtained based on the model selection instruction applied to the interactive interface; Create a new expansion storage cell based on the selected expansion model, and update the independent numbers of at least two of the storage cells in the independent attribute table to the expansion number of the expansion storage cell in the corresponding expansion model attribute table; or, based on the selected expansion model, use the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the expansion model as the expansion storage cell. The expanded storage cell is opened to allow goods to be stored to be placed in it; wherein the expanded storage cells formed by storage cells arranged in different directions have different expansion models. Create a new expansion storage cell based on the selected expansion model, including: Based on the "Create New Expansion" click command applied to the interactive interface, the unique number of the storage cell corresponding to the selected expansion model that does not contain any goods is displayed. Based on the number selection instruction applied to the interactive interface, the selected storage cell is determined, and the selected storage cell forms the expanded storage cell; Based on the selected expansion model, the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the expansion model is used as the expansion storage cell, including: Based on the current expansion click command applied to the interactive interface, display the number of the current expansion storage cell corresponding to the expansion model; When the current expanded storage cell meets the preset conditions, the current expanded storage cell is used as the expanded storage cell.

5. The control method for the storage cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that, After updating the independent numbers of at least two of the storage cells in the independent attribute table to the expansion number of the expanded storage cell in the corresponding expansion model attribute table, the method further includes: Obtain the label information of the goods to be put into storage, and bind the label information with the expansion number.

6. The control method for the storage cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that, After using the current expanded storage cell as the expanded storage cell, the method further includes: Obtain the label information of the goods to be put into storage, and bind the label information to the expansion number of the current expansion storage cell.

7. The control method for the storage cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: Upon receiving the tag information of the goods to be shipped, the expanded storage cell corresponding to the tag information of the goods to be shipped is opened, and the binding between the tag information of the goods to be shipped and the number of the expanded storage cell containing the goods to be shipped is released.

8. The control method for the storage cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that, After unbinding the tag information of the goods to be shipped from the number of the expanded storage cell where the goods are located, the process also includes: Update the expansion number of the expanded storage cell in the corresponding expansion model attribute table to the independent number of the storage cell in the independent attribute table.

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