Emergency printing system and method in a warehouse network interruption

By establishing a local area network server to support data transmission between the weighing, labeling, and marking units when the network is disconnected, the problem of manual intervention caused by network outages is solved, realizing automated material weighing, labeling, and marking, and improving work efficiency and quality reliability.

CN116728984BActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03JUSHI GRP CO
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202310880197.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-07-17
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2043-07-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

During the packaging of fiberglass yarn, a network outage prevented data exchange between production line equipment units, necessitating manual control of the operating rhythm and labeling, which posed a quality hazard due to labels and markings being mixed up.

Method used

When the inbound network is disconnected, the server forms a local area network with the weighing unit, labeling unit, and marking unit. The server acts as a data storage medium to support data transmission between these units, enabling automatic weighing, labeling, and marking, and reducing the degree of manual intervention.

Benefits of technology

Once the network is restored, the system automatically uploads the operational data from the period of network outage, enabling automatic weighing, labeling, and marking of materials, improving work efficiency, and reducing the possibility of labels and markings being mixed up.

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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a kind of warehousing network interruption emergency printing system and method, the warehousing network interruption emergency printing system includes: weighing unit, label unit, label unit, PDA scanning unit and server.The present disclosure can form local area network with weighing unit, label unit and label unit when warehousing network is disconnected by server, server is used as the storage medium of data to support the data uplink and downlink demand of weighing unit, label unit and label unit when running, so that weighing unit, label unit and label unit can continue to work, and the running data of weighing unit, label unit and label unit during network outage is read after warehousing network is restored connection by PDA scanning unit, and upload to warehousing network, realize that material can be automatically weighed, label, label when warehousing network is disconnected according to pallet number, reduce the degree of manual participation, improve work efficiency, reduce the possibility of label and label identification string door.
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Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of material packaging technology, and in particular to an emergency printing system and method for inbound network interruption. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in the packaging process of fiberglass yarn rolls, the packaging process of single yarn rolls relies on the smooth operation of the network system. When the network system fails, data cannot be communicated between the various equipment units on the production line. It is necessary to arrange special personnel to control the operation rhythm of the yarn rolls and manually affix yarn roll labels. The entire pallet of labels can only be printed and affixed manually after the network is restored, which poses a quality risk of labels and markings being mixed up. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The following is an overview of the subject matter described in detail in this disclosure. This overview is not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this disclosure provides an emergency printing system and method for data entry network interruption.

[0005] This disclosure provides an emergency printing system for warehouse network interruption, which includes: a weighing unit, a labeling unit, a marking unit, a PDA scanning unit, and a server;

[0006] The weighing unit is communicatively connected to the server and is configured to acquire the pallet number information and the expected weight information of the material under a preset quantity. The weighing unit is configured to transmit the number information, the expected weight information and the weighing time to the server.

[0007] The labeling unit is communicatively connected to the server. The labeling unit is configured to obtain first product information of a single material from the server and to mark the first product information on the single material.

[0008] The labeling unit is communicatively connected to the server. The labeling unit is configured to acquire the serial number information and to acquire the second product information from the server based on the serial number information. The labeling unit is configured to mark the second product information on the pallet. The second product information includes the serial number information and the expected weight information.

[0009] The PDA scanning unit is communicatively connected to the server and is configured to acquire the first product information and the second product information.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the weighing unit includes an identification device, a conveying device, and a weighing sensing device. The identification device is used to acquire the numbering information, the conveying device is used to transfer the material to the labeling unit position, and the weighing sensing device is used to acquire the individual weight information and the weighing quantity information on the conveying device, and to calculate the expected weight information based on the weighing quantity information and the individual weight information.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the labeling unit includes a printing device and an affixing device. The printing device is used to receive label template information sent by the server and print the corresponding label template. The affixing device is used to fix the label template corresponding to the label template information onto the material.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, there are multiple label template information, and different label templates correspond to different label template information. The server sends the label template information according to preset information or the number information.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the labeling unit includes a visual scanning device and a labeling device. The visual scanning device is used to acquire the serial number information and to acquire second product information corresponding to the serial number information from the server. The labeling device is used to fix the second product information onto the tray.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the server is configured to trigger an alarm when any of the weighing unit, the labeling unit, the marking unit, and the PDA scanning unit disconnects from the warehousing network.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the server is configured to upload the first product information and the second product information obtained by the PDA scanning unit to the warehousing network when the warehousing network is connected to the weighing unit, the labeling unit, the marking unit, and the PDA scanning unit.

[0016] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the first product information includes one or more of the following: product name, production date, specifications of a single product, place of origin, and instructions for use; and / or, the second product information includes one or more of the following: specifications, packaging time, mode of transport, and place of origin.

[0017] This disclosure also provides a method for emergency printing during a network outage in warehouse operations. The method includes the following steps:

[0018] The server is communicatively connected to the weighing unit, labeling unit, marking unit, and PDA scanning unit.

[0019] The weighing unit acquires the number information, the weighing unit acquires the sum of the weights of the individual materials under a preset quantity, and uploads the sum of the weights of the individual materials under the preset quantity corresponding to the number information to the server;

[0020] The labeling unit prints a label according to the first product information, and the labeling unit affixes the label with the first product information to the corresponding single material.

[0021] The labeling unit obtains the number information, and the labeling unit affixes the label to the tray corresponding to the number information according to the label of the second product information corresponding to the number information;

[0022] After the warehousing network is restored, the PDA scanning unit scans the tags of the first product information and the second product information, and uploads the first product information and the second product information to the warehousing network.

[0023] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the labeling unit affixes a label to the tray corresponding to the numbered information based on the label of the second product information corresponding to the numbered information, including:

[0024] The labeling unit affixes a label containing second product information to the tray;

[0025] The labeling unit obtains the pallet number corresponding to the label affixed to the pallet. The server compares the number information with the pallet number corresponding to the label affixed to the pallet. If they match, the process is passed; if they do not match, an alarm is triggered.

[0026] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure can include the following beneficial effects: A server can form a local area network with the weighing unit, labeling unit, and marking unit when the inbound network is disconnected. The server, as a data storage medium, supports the uplink and downlink data requirements of the weighing unit, labeling unit, and marking unit during operation, enabling them to continue working. After the inbound network is restored, the PDA scanning unit reads the operating data of the weighing unit, labeling unit, and marking unit during the network outage and uploads it to the inbound network. This allows materials to be automatically weighed, labeled, and marked according to the pallet number when the inbound network is disconnected, reducing manual intervention, improving work efficiency, and reducing the possibility of labels and markings being mixed up.

[0027] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Other aspects will become apparent upon reading and understanding the accompanying drawings and detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an emergency printing system for warehouse network interruption according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a weighing unit according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a weighing unit according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a labeling unit according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0033] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a labeling unit according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a labeling unit according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0035] Figure 7 This is a workflow of the labeling unit illustrated according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0036] Figure 8 This is a workflow of a PDA scanning unit illustrated according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0037] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an emergency printing method for warehouse entry network interruption according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0038] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a labeling unit according to another exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure clearer, the technical solutions in the disclosed embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this disclosure can be arbitrarily combined with each other.

[0040] As mentioned in the background section, the packaging process of single-roll yarn requires the smooth operation of the network system. When the network system fails, data cannot be communicated between the various equipment units on the production line. Special personnel need to be assigned to control the operation rhythm of the yarn rolls and manually affix labels to the yarn rolls. The entire pallet of markings can only be printed and affixed manually after the network is restored, which poses a quality risk of labels and markings being mixed up.

[0041] Based on this, this disclosure provides an emergency printing system for warehouse network interruption. The system uses a server to form a local area network with the weighing, labeling, and marking units when the warehouse network is disconnected. The server acts as a data storage medium to support the uplink and downlink data needs of the weighing, labeling, and marking units, enabling them to continue operating. After the warehouse network is restored, the system uses a PDA scanning unit to read the operating data of the weighing, labeling, and marking units during the network outage and upload it back to the warehouse network. This allows materials to be automatically weighed, labeled, and marked according to pallet numbers when the warehouse network is disconnected, reducing manual intervention, improving work efficiency, and reducing the possibility of labels and markings being mixed up.

[0042] The specific embodiments described below are intended to help those skilled in the art understand this embodiment, but this embodiment is not limited to the specific embodiments described below.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 An exemplary embodiment of this disclosure provides an emergency printing system for warehouse network interruption. The emergency printing system for warehouse network interruption includes: a weighing unit, a labeling unit, a label affixing unit, a PDA scanning unit, and a server.

[0044] The weighing unit communicates with the server and is configured to obtain the pallet number information and the expected weight information of the materials in a preset quantity. The weighing unit is configured to transmit the number information, expected weight information and weighing time to the server.

[0045] The labeling unit communicates with the server. The labeling unit is configured to obtain the first product information of a single material from the server and to mark the first product information on the single material.

[0046] The labeling unit communicates with the server. The labeling unit is configured to obtain serial number information and to obtain second product information from the server based on the serial number information. The labeling unit is configured to mark the second product information on the pallet. The second product information includes serial number information and expected weight information.

[0047] The PDA scanning unit is connected to the server and is configured to acquire first product information and second product information.

[0048] For example, refer to Figure 1 The weighing unit and the server are connected via a local area network (LAN). For example, the weighing unit can be directly connected to the server via a network cable, or the weighing unit and the server can be on the same wireless network. The weighing unit is configured to scan the pallet used to hold the materials and obtain the number information on the pallet. This number information is transmitted to the server via the LAN. As the materials pass through the weighing unit, the unit weighs each piece of material passing through the weighing station and transmits the weight of each piece of material to the server via the LAN, forming individual weight information. The server presets the number of materials on the same pallet. Based on this preset number, the server calculates the sum of the weights of the materials in the corresponding number to form the expected weight information, thus obtaining the total weight of the materials to be placed on the pallet.

[0049] The labeling unit and the server are connected via a local area network (LAN). For example, the labeling unit can be directly connected to the server via a network cable, or the labeling unit and the server can be on the same wireless network. The labeling unit communicates with the server, requesting the individual weight information uploaded by the weighing unit and the preset first product information from the server. After printing the label, it affixes it to the individual material, completing the labeling process for that single material. The first product information includes the material name, production date, individual product specifications, place of origin, and instructions for use.

[0050] The labeling unit and the server are connected via a local area network (LAN). For example, the labeling unit can be directly connected to the server via a network cable, or the labeling unit and the server can be on the same wireless network. The labeling unit communicates with the server by scanning the pallet containing the materials and obtaining the pallet's serial number. This serial number is transmitted to the server via the LAN. The labeling unit then requests the expected weight information corresponding to the pallet number and the second product information pre-stored in the server before printing the label. After printing, the label is affixed to the pallet, completing the labeling process for the entire pallet of materials. The second product information includes the material specifications, packaging time, shipping method, and country of origin.

[0051] The PDA scanning unit and the server can be connected via a local area network (LAN), such as the PDA scanning unit directly connecting to the server via a network cable, or both being on the same wireless network. Alternatively, they can be connected via an inbound network, where data exchange occurs. Once the inbound network is operational, the PDA scanning unit scans the pallet containing the entire product, obtains its serial number, and scans the shipping label affixed to the pallet. This allows it to retrieve information from the second product information section that matches the pallet number. If the serial number obtained by the PDA scanning unit matches the pallet number obtained from scanning the shipping label, the entire pallet can proceed to the transfer stage. If the serial number does not match, the entire pallet is repackaged. The comparison between the serial number obtained by the PDA scanning unit and the pallet number obtained from scanning the shipping label can be performed by the PDA scanning unit itself, or by the data storage medium corresponding to the server or the inbound network.

[0052] In this embodiment, the server can form a local area network with the weighing unit, labeling unit, and marking unit when the inbound network is disconnected. The server acts as a data storage medium to support the uplink and downlink data requirements of the weighing unit, labeling unit, and marking unit during operation, enabling them to continue working. After the inbound network is restored, the PDA scanning unit reads the operating data of the weighing unit, labeling unit, and marking unit during the network outage and uploads it to the inbound network. This allows materials to be automatically weighed, labeled, and marked according to the pallet number when the inbound network is disconnected, reducing manual intervention, improving work efficiency, and reducing the possibility of labels and markings being mixed up.

[0053] In an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The weighing unit includes an identification device, a conveying device, and a weighing sensor. The identification device is used to acquire number information, the conveying device is used to transfer materials to the labeling unit position, and the weighing sensor is used to acquire the individual weight information and weighing quantity information on the conveying device, and to calculate the expected weight information based on the weighing quantity information and individual weight information.

[0054] For example, the identification device is directly connected to the server via a network cable, or the identification device and the server are on the same wireless network. The identification device scans the number of the pallet used to hold the materials, obtains the number information, and transmits it to the server. The identification device can be an infrared barcode scanner. The identification device illuminates the pallet used to hold the materials and uploads the scanned identification code to the server. The server retrieves the data corresponding to the identification code to obtain the number information of the pallet.

[0055] The weighing sensor and conveying device are integrated. The sensor is directly connected to the server via a network cable, or the sensor and server are on the same wireless network. The conveying device is an automatic weighing conveyor located at the identification device. While conveying materials, the conveying device weighs the materials and transmits the weight of each individual material to the server. The server records the weight of the material and saves it as individual weight information. The server also records the sequence number of each individual weight. After saving a predetermined number of individual weights, the server sums these predetermined number of individual weights to form the expected weight information corresponding to the pallet's number information.

[0056] In this embodiment, when the inbound network is disconnected, the identification device identifies the pallet number and records it in the server. The conveying device and the weighing sensor weigh the materials to be placed on the pallet and record the individual weight information of the materials in the server. The server calculates the total weight of the materials on the pallet based on the number of individual weights and the preset number of materials on a single pallet, forming the expected weight information. Materials and pallets can continue to be conveyed, weighed, and recorded even without inbound network support, shortening the downtime caused by inbound network disconnection, reducing the proportion of manual intervention, and freeing up productivity.

[0057] In other embodiments, the identification device may also be a camera. The identification device illuminates the tray used to hold materials and uploads the acquired image to a server. The server analyzes the numbers in the photo to obtain the tray's serial number information.

[0058] In an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The labeling unit includes a printing device and an affixing device. The printing device is used to receive label template information sent by the server and print the corresponding label template. The affixing device is used to fix the label template corresponding to the label template information onto the material.

[0059] For example, the printing device is located on one side of the weighing sensor and on the other side of the conveying device. The printing device is communicatively connected to the server, either directly via a network cable or in the same wireless network. The printing device is configured to request first product information from the server. The server sends a preset label template and the first product information to the printing device. The printing device prints a label based on the label template received from the server and prints the first product information onto the label. A labeling device is communicatively connected to the printing device. After printing, the printing device sends a first signal to the labeling device. The labeling device performs a labeling action based on the first signal, affixing the label to a single material to complete the labeling process.

[0060] In an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, there are multiple label template information, and different label template information corresponds to different label templates. The server sends the label template information according to preset information or number information.

[0061] For example, the server presets multiple label templates based on material specifications, categories, and business needs. Different label templates have different styles and product information, and each label template corresponds to preset judgment information. For instance, template A is selected for materials corresponding to pallets with even-numbered serial numbers, while template B is selected for materials corresponding to pallets with odd-numbered serial numbers. When the identification device obtains an even number, the server responds to the printing device's request and sends template A to the printing device. The printing device then prints the label based on the received template A.

[0062] In this embodiment, by pre-setting multiple label templates in the server that can be changed according to the number information, it is possible to label materials of different specifications and categories at the same time, thereby improving applicability.

[0063] In other embodiments, the selection of the label template can also be determined manually. For example, if the server is preset to use template B for this operation, the server responds to the request of the printing device and sends template B to the printing device, and the printing device prints labels according to the received template B.

[0064] In an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The labeling unit includes a visual scanning device and a labeling device. The visual scanning device is used to obtain serial number information and to obtain second product information corresponding to the serial number information from the server. The labeling device is used to fix the second product information onto the tray.

[0065] For example, the visual scanning device is located on one side of the conveying device and communicates with the server. The visual scanning device is directly connected to the server via a network cable, or the visual scanning device and the server are on the same wireless network. The visual scanning device scans the number of the pallet used to hold the materials, obtains the number information, and transmits it to the server. The visual scanning device can be an infrared barcode scanner. The scanning device illuminates the pallet used to hold the materials and uploads the scanned identification code to the server. The server retrieves the data corresponding to the identification code to obtain the pallet's number information.

[0066] The labeling device is located on one side of the visual scanning device and communicates with the server. The labeling device is directly connected to the server via a network cable, or the labeling device and the server are on the same wireless network. The labeling device is configured to request second product information from the server. The server sends the second product information to the labeling device. The labeling device prints the label based on the second product information received from the server, and performs the labeling action after printing. The labeling device affixes the label to the tray, completing the labeling action.

[0067] In other embodiments, the visual scanning device may also be a camera. The visual scanning device illuminates the tray used to hold materials and uploads the acquired image to a server. The server analyzes the numbers in the photo to obtain the tray's serial number information.

[0068] In an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the server is configured to trigger an alarm when any of the weighing unit, labeling unit, marking unit, and PDA scanning unit loses connection to the warehousing network.

[0069] For example, the server is always connected to the weighing unit, labeling unit, marking unit, and PDA scanning unit via a local area network and is configured to monitor these units. The server triggers an alarm when any of these units disconnects from the warehousing network. For instance, when the weighing unit disconnects from the warehousing network, the server triggers an alarm because communication between the weighing unit and the warehousing network is lost.

[0070] In an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 8 The server is configured to upload the first and second product information obtained by the PDA scanning unit to the warehousing network when the warehousing network is connected to the weighing unit, labeling unit, marking unit, and PDA scanning unit.

[0071] For example, when the warehousing network reconnects to the weighing unit, labeling unit, marking unit, and PDA scanning unit, the server sends a fourth signal to the PDA scanning unit to control it to scan the pallet, obtain the pallet number information with the markings already affixed, and upload it to the server. Simultaneously, the PDA scanning unit scans the markings on the pallet and uploads the pallet number information and the identification code corresponding to the markings affixed to the pallet to the server. The server compares the pallet number information from the PDA scanning unit with the corresponding number information of the markings affixed to the pallet in the server's database. If they match, the server uploads the data of the pallet and materials corresponding to that number information to the warehousing network, such as weighing time, individual weight information, and expected weight information. If they do not match, the server triggers an alarm, allowing staff to inspect or repack the goods.

[0072] This disclosure also provides an emergency printing method for warehouse entry network interruption, referring to... Figure 9 This includes the following steps:

[0073] S100, the server communicates with the weighing unit, labeling unit, marking unit, and PDA scanning unit.

[0074] S200: The weighing unit obtains the number information, obtains the sum of the weights of individual materials under the preset quantity, and uploads the number information corresponding to the sum of the weights of individual materials under the preset quantity to the server.

[0075] S300, the labeling unit prints a label based on the first product information, and the labeling unit affixes the label with the first product information to the corresponding individual material.

[0076] S400, the labeling unit obtains the serial number information, and the labeling unit affixes the label to the tray corresponding to the serial number information according to the label of the second product information corresponding to the serial number information.

[0077] S500 After the inbound network is restored, the PDA scanning unit scans the label of the first product information and the label of the second product information, and uploads the first product information and the second product information to the inbound network.

[0078] For example, the server is always in communication connection with the weighing unit, labeling unit, marking unit, and PDA scanning unit. The specific connection method can be a local area network formed by physical connection in the form of network cable, or a local area network formed by wireless signal connection.

[0079] During the process of materials passing through the weighing unit, the weighing unit weighs each material passing through the weighing station and transmits the weight of each material to the server via the local area network to form individual weight information. The server presets the number of materials on the same pallet. Based on this preset number, the server calculates the sum of the weights of the materials with the corresponding number to form the expected weight information and obtain the total weight of the materials to be placed on the pallet.

[0080] The labeling unit requests the unit's individual weight information uploaded to the server by the weighing unit, as well as the preset first product information in the server, and then prints the label. After the label is printed, it is affixed to the individual material, completing the labeling action for that single material. The first product information includes the material name, production date, individual product specifications, place of origin, and instructions for use.

[0081] The labeling unit scans the pallet used to hold the materials and obtains the pallet's serial number information. This serial number information is transmitted to the server via the local area network. The labeling unit then requests the expected weight information corresponding to the pallet number and the second product information preset in the server from the server before printing the label. After the label is printed, it is affixed to the pallet, completing the labeling process for the entire pallet of materials. The second product information includes the material specifications, packaging time, transportation method, and place of origin.

[0082] After the inbound network is restored, the PDA scanning unit scans the pallet carrying the entire product, obtains the serial number information, and scans the shipping mark affixed to the pallet. This allows it to retrieve information from the second product information section that matches the pallet number. When the serial number obtained by the PDA scanning unit matches the pallet number obtained from the shipping mark, the entire pallet can proceed to the transfer stage. When the serial number does not match the shipping mark, the entire pallet is repackaged. The comparison between the serial number obtained by the PDA scanning unit and the pallet number obtained from the shipping mark can be performed either by the PDA scanning unit itself or by the server or the corresponding data storage medium of the inbound network.

[0083] In an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 10 Step S400, the labeling unit affixes the label to the tray corresponding to the number information according to the label of the second product information corresponding to the number information, including:

[0084] The labeling unit affixes a label containing secondary product information to the tray;

[0085] The labeling unit obtains the pallet number corresponding to the label affixed to the pallet. The server compares the number information with the pallet number corresponding to the label affixed to the pallet. If they match, the process is passed; otherwise, an alarm is triggered.

[0086] For example, the labeling device is communicatively connected to the visual scanning device. The labeling device is directly connected to the visual scanning device via a network cable, or the labeling device and the visual scanning device are on the same wireless network. After completing the labeling action, the labeling device sends a second signal to the visual scanning device. In response to the second signal, the visual scanning device scans the tray and uploads the tray's serial number information and the identification code corresponding to the label affixed to the tray to the server. The server compares the consistency between the tray's serial number information obtained from the visual scanning device and the serial number information corresponding to the label affixed to the tray in the server's database. If they match, the server sends a third signal to the conveying device to continue the transfer of the tray. If they do not match, the server alarms, and personnel can inspect or re-examine the package.

[0087] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the claims.

[0088] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0089] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An emergency printing system for warehouse network interruption, characterized in that, The inbound network interruption emergency printing system includes: a weighing unit, a labeling unit, a marking unit, a PDA scanning unit, and a server; The weighing unit is communicatively connected to the server and is configured to acquire the pallet number information and the expected weight information of the material under a preset quantity. The weighing unit is configured to transmit the number information, the expected weight information and the weighing time to the server. The labeling unit is communicatively connected to the server. The labeling unit is configured to obtain first product information of a single material from the server and to mark the first product information on the single material. The labeling unit is communicatively connected to the server. The labeling unit is configured to acquire the serial number information and, based on the serial number information, retrieve second product information from the server. The labeling unit is configured to mark the second product information on the pallet. The second product information includes the serial number information and the expected weight information. The labeling unit affixes a label with the second product information to the pallet. The labeling unit acquires the pallet number corresponding to the label affixed to the pallet. The server compares the serial number information with the pallet number corresponding to the label affixed to the pallet. If they match, the process passes; if they do not match, an alarm is triggered. The PDA scanning unit is communicatively connected to the server, and the PDA scanning unit is configured to acquire the first product information and the second product information. The server can form a local area network with the weighing unit, the labeling unit, and the marking unit when the inbound network is disconnected. The server serves as a data storage medium to support the uplink and downlink data requirements of the weighing unit, the labeling unit, and the marking unit during operation, enabling the weighing unit, the labeling unit, and the marking unit to continue working. After the inbound network is restored, the PDA scanning unit reads the operating data of the weighing unit, the labeling unit, and the marking unit during the network outage and uploads it to the inbound network. The labeling unit includes a printing device, which is used to receive label template information sent by the server and print the corresponding label template. There are multiple label template information, and different label template information corresponds to different label templates. The server sends the label template information according to preset information or the number information.

2. The emergency printing system for warehouse network interruption according to claim 1, characterized in that, The weighing unit includes an identification device, a conveying device, and a weighing sensor. The identification device is used to acquire the number information. The conveying device is used to transfer the material to the labeling unit position. The weighing sensor is used to acquire the individual weight information and the weighing quantity information on the conveying device, and to calculate the expected weight information based on the weighing quantity information and the individual weight information.

3. The emergency printing system for warehouse network interruption according to claim 1, characterized in that, The labeling unit includes an affixing device, which is used to fix the label template corresponding to the label template information onto the material.

4. The emergency printing system for warehouse network interruption according to claim 1, characterized in that, The labeling unit includes a visual scanning device and a labeling device. The visual scanning device is used to acquire the serial number information and to acquire second product information corresponding to the serial number information from the server. The labeling device is used to fix the second product information onto the tray.

5. The emergency printing system for warehouse network interruption according to claim 1, characterized in that, The server is configured to trigger an alarm when any of the weighing unit, labeling unit, marking unit, or PDA scanning unit disconnects from the warehousing network.

6. The emergency printing system for warehouse network interruption according to claim 5, characterized in that, The server is configured to upload the first product information and the second product information obtained by the PDA scanning unit to the warehousing network when the warehousing network is connected to the weighing unit, the labeling unit, the marking unit, and the PDA scanning unit.

7. The emergency printing system for warehouse network interruption according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first product information includes one or more of the following: product name, production date, specifications of a single product, place of origin, and instructions for use; and / or, the second product information includes one or more of the following: specifications, packaging time, shipping method, and place of origin.

8. A method for emergency printing during warehouse entry network interruption, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: The server communicates with the weighing unit, labeling unit, marking unit, and PDA scanning unit. The weighing unit acquires the number information, the weighing unit acquires the sum of the weights of individual materials under a preset quantity, and uploads the sum of the weights of the individual materials under the preset quantity corresponding to the number information to the server; The labeling unit prints a label according to the first product information, and the labeling unit affixes the label printed with the first product information to the corresponding single material. The labeling unit obtains the number information, and the labeling unit affixes the label to the tray corresponding to the number information according to the label of the second product information corresponding to the number information; After the warehousing network is restored, the PDA scanning unit scans the label of the first product information and the label of the second product information, and uploads the first product information and the second product information to the warehousing network; The labeling unit affixes the label to the tray corresponding to the numbered information according to the label of the second product information, including: The labeling unit affixes a label containing second product information to the tray; The labeling unit obtains the pallet number corresponding to the label affixed to the pallet. The server compares the number information with the pallet number corresponding to the label affixed to the pallet. If they match, the process is passed; if they do not match, an alarm is triggered. The server can form a local area network with the weighing unit, the labeling unit, and the marking unit when the inbound network is disconnected. The server serves as a data storage medium to support the uplink and downlink data requirements of the weighing unit, the labeling unit, and the marking unit during operation, enabling the weighing unit, the labeling unit, and the marking unit to continue working. After the inbound network is restored, the PDA scanning unit reads the operating data of the weighing unit, the labeling unit, and the marking unit during the network outage and uploads it to the inbound network. The labeling unit includes a printing device, which is used to receive label template information sent by the server and print the corresponding label template. There are multiple label template information, and different label template information corresponds to different label templates. The server sends the label template information according to preset information or the number information.

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