Mobile control center for handheld detection devices

Abstract

This invention discloses a mobile control station for handheld detection devices. The main design concept of this invention lies in the fact that the mobile control station is equipped with a mounting bracket, which has multiple connectors for placing and electrically connecting the handheld detection devices. These connectors have connection ports that also function as charging and data transmission ports. The control station contains a controller with a wireless communication module, which is electrically connected to the connection ports, a vehicle power supply, and a vehicle display screen. Besides enabling the centralized mounting and control of multiple handheld detection devices, this invention also improves usability in tobacco material storage scenarios. The mobile cart-like structure facilitates the transport of multiple handheld detection devices across multiple warehouses. Furthermore, the control station can communicate with both the handheld detection devices and the backend server of the storage system, providing an effective solution to problems such as poor network conditions in storage areas.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cigarette manufacturing, and more particularly to a mobile control station for a handheld detection device. Background Technology

[0002] Temperature and humidity levels in tobacco raw materials are key factors for safe storage and quality improvement during aging. During the aging process in storage, changes in environmental temperature and humidity, as well as the aging process itself, alter these parameters, such as the temperature and humidity of the tobacco leaf core. Increased core temperature and humidity can lead to mold and carbonization, causing incalculable economic losses to enterprises. Therefore, monitoring and controlling the parameters of tobacco raw materials under storage conditions is crucial.

[0003] Currently used handheld cigarette pack (also known as cigarette box) index detection devices are difficult to overcome the adverse environmental factors in tobacco material storage scenarios. For example, there are often unstable network signals in tobacco warehouses, and handheld detection devices cannot reliably complete data uploads. In addition, each handheld detection device is independent of the others, and maintaining, managing, or carrying and transporting multiple detection devices between different locations will bring additional labor intensity to warehouse management personnel. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above, the present invention aims to provide a mobile control station for handheld detection devices to solve the aforementioned technical problems.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows:

[0006] This invention provides a mobile control station for a handheld detection device, comprising: a main body having a frame and a shell; several casters located below the main body; a mounting bracket installed within the frame; multiple connectors on the mounting bracket for placing the handheld detection device; connection ports on the connectors for both charging and data transmission, used for electrical connection to the handheld detection device mounted on the control station; and connector windows corresponding to each connector on the shell; and...

[0007] The control station is equipped with a control device with a wireless communication module. The control device is electrically connected to the connection port, the vehicle power supply located in the frame, and the vehicle display screen located on the top surface of the frame.

[0008] The controller charges and manages the data of the attached handheld testing device, transmits the index data collected by the handheld testing device to the background via the wireless communication module, and outputs the corresponding information through the vehicle display screen.

[0009] In at least one possible implementation, the control station has a built-in POWERBUS module that is electrically connected to the controller, and the POWERBUS module is electrically connected to the handheld detection device via the connection port.

[0010] In at least one possible implementation, the connection port is a magnetic charging interface with magnetic charging contacts.

[0011] In at least one possible implementation, a standard sensor electrically connected to the controller is provided at the mounting bracket, the standard sensor being used to assist in calibrating the sensor on the handheld detection device.

[0012] In at least one of the possible implementations, a locking device that cooperates with a handheld detection device is provided at the plug-in portion.

[0013] In at least one possible implementation, at least one set of the rollers of the control station is configured with an electric drive booster that is electrically connected to the controller.

[0014] In at least one of the possible implementations, the electric drive booster regulates the boosting speed via a correspondingly configured control device.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the main design concept of this invention lies in providing a mobile control station tailored to the specific needs of tobacco material storage and indicator detection methods. This station is equipped with a mounting bracket, which has multiple connectors for placing and electrically connecting handheld detection devices. Each connector has a connection port that also functions as a charging and data transmission port. Corresponding connection windows are formed on the station's outer casing. The control station includes a controller with a wireless communication module. The controller is electrically connected to the connection ports, a vehicle power supply, and a vehicle display screen. The controller can manage the number, charging status, and indicator data of the connected handheld detection devices and display the corresponding information on the vehicle display screen. Besides enabling centralized mounting and control of multiple handheld detection devices, this invention significantly improves convenience in tobacco material storage scenarios. Through its mobile cart-like structure, it can easily carry multiple handheld detection devices between multiple warehouses. The control station and the handheld detection devices can interact with each other, and the station can communicate with the storage system's backend server via its built-in wireless communication module. This provides an effective solution to problems such as poor network conditions in storage areas. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of a mobile control station for a handheld detection device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an internal schematic diagram of a mobile control station for a handheld detection device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0020] This invention proposes an embodiment of a mobile control station for handheld detection devices, specifically, as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes: a body 1 with a frame and a shell, several rollers 2 below the body 1, a mounting bracket 3 installed in the frame, and multiple plug-in parts 31 for placing handheld detection devices on the mounting bracket 3. Each plug-in part 31 has a connection port that serves as both a charging and data transmission port for electrical connection with the handheld detection device mounted on the control station. Correspondingly, a plug-in window 11 is formed on the shell corresponding to each of the plug-in parts 31. Furthermore, the control station is equipped with a controller 4 having a wireless communication module, such as the motherboard of the vehicle's computer (in actual operation, the controller 4 can be connected and installed to the mounting bracket 3 as shown in the figure). The controller 4 is electrically connected to the connection port, the vehicle power supply 5 located in the frame, and the vehicle display screen 6 located on the top surface of the frame. The vehicle power supply 5 can be a high-capacity power battery (such as 100AH / 24VDC) or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and can be supplemented and provided with power by connecting to an external power source. One of the purposes of the vehicle display screen 6 is to facilitate operators to view the control status of the control station and to configure and use various functions according to actual needs. For reference, the vehicle display screen can be selected from the following model XA101LRI15WG(B). The controller 4 manages the number, charging, and indicator data of the handheld detection devices connected to the mounting bracket and displays the corresponding information on the vehicle display screen 6. Of course, in some preferred embodiments, the vehicle display screen 6 can be a touch screen for operators to operate.

[0021] In addition to centrally mounting and managing multiple handheld detection devices, the control station greatly enhances convenience in tobacco material storage scenarios. Its mobile cart-like structure allows for easy transport of multiple handheld detection devices across multiple warehouses. The control station and handheld detection devices can interact, and the station communicates with the warehouse system's backend server via its built-in wireless communication module (which can utilize existing mature wireless communication products). This provides a reliable solution to problems such as poor network conditions in the warehouse. For example, during detection, if the warehouse network is poor and the handheld detection device cannot upload indicator data in real time, the data can be retrieved from the handheld device via a connection port on the control station's connector (which can be implemented using registers). The data can then be retransmitted to the backend when the control station moves to a location with better network conditions.

[0022] Therefore, specifically, in some preferred embodiments, the control station is equipped with a POWERBUS bus (a POWERBUS module electrically connected to the controller 4). The POWERBUS bus can provide 10W of charging power to each of the connection ports, and at the same time, it can communicate with the handheld detection device through the connection ports to read the indicator data in the device.

[0023] Furthermore, a locking device can be installed at the connector to prevent the inserted handheld detection device from shaking or falling off, thus improving the stability of the control station's mobile, charging, and communication connections. Based on this concept, the connection port is a magnetic interface with magnetic charging contacts, providing both magnetic charging and communication capabilities, and also enhancing the stability of the connection between the handheld detection device and the vehicle (it can also be understood that the handheld detection device can be configured with a corresponding charging data port). It is understood that the connection port supports blind insertion, meaning it is not oriented by orientation, and can communicate with dozens of handheld detection devices independently via the bus while providing power. Furthermore, it is preferable to provide a flexible switch (such as a spring mechanism) at the magnetic interface. The insertion and removal of the handheld detection device can trigger the flexible switch to determine whether the handheld detection device is mounted or not. Of course, even better, the flexible switches configured at multiple magnetic interfaces can be pre-labeled with their respective IDs or addresses, so that it is not necessary to bind individual handheld detection devices. The presence or absence of a handheld detection device can be determined solely by the connection status of the magnetic interface on the bracket. The handheld detection device can be inserted into any interface, greatly improving ease of use.

[0024] In this embodiment, the control station and the handheld detection device can communicate via the POWERBUS bus. POWERBUS is a low-voltage power supply bus technology that modulates control signals on the power supply cable, replacing the traditional separate command and power cables and significantly improving communication stability. Specifically, POWERBUS uses full-amplitude voltage transmission and current signal feedback to provide high communication anti-interference capability. The aforementioned vehicle-mounted power supply of the control station can be powered by a 24V (28V when fully charged) battery. The battery power is connected to the POWERBUS bus controller segment (POWEBUS module) on the main board of the control station (the specific implementation of controller 4). After modulation via the POWERBUS bus control, the output is sent to the connection port on the mounting bracket (two centrally symmetrical magnetic contact points are provided at the plug-in part). In this way, the handheld detection device can connect to the bus regardless of whether it is plugged in or out. Therefore, in actual operation, the controller 4 (e.g., in the form of a motherboard) can be equipped with a POWERBUS module, registers, wireless communication module, etc., and its control core can adopt an embedded kernel, such as STM32 (F103RCT6). The aforementioned wireless communication module can support 4G / 5G and WIFI connection to the backend server in actual operation. The following example is provided for implementation reference, such as EC800M-CN.

[0025] Under the aforementioned embodiments, the control station can also be configured with a sensor calibration and compensation function. Specifically, since the handheld detection device is equipped with sensors for different indicators (such as temperature, humidity, gas concentration, etc.), the reference voltage or usage of the sensors may cause individual differences between the sensors in each handheld detection device. To address this, a standard sensor electrically connected to the control device 4 is provided at the mounting bracket 3. That is, a high-precision and calibrated standard sensor is installed near the position where the handheld detection device is inserted after mounting. This standard sensor is used to assist in calibrating the sensors on the handheld detection device, making the sensors on the handheld detection device closer to the standard sensor, thereby reducing data drift and improving the accuracy of indicator detection. In actual operation, several preset parameters (such as reference voltage, sensitivity, and compensation value) of the sensors on the handheld detection device can be read and compared. Due to the close proximity, the standard sensor, which is in the same environment within the control station frame, can be compared with the indicator data collected by the handheld detection device within the control station for reference, thus completing the sensor correction operation.

[0026] Finally, it can be added that, considering the road conditions within the tobacco storage area, at least one set of rollers 2 at the control station can be equipped with electric drive boosters (preferably, the front wheels adopt a power-assisted directional design, and the rear wheels adopt omnidirectional wheels) to facilitate easier movement on the slopes commonly found in the storage area. Mature technologies are already available for reference, such as small DC motors with clutch mechanisms to switch between electric and manual drive; this embodiment will not limit or elaborate on these. It can be noted that the electric drive booster can be controlled via a corresponding handle, its power source is provided by the aforementioned vehicle power supply, and the transmission of the power-assisted drive command is realized by the aforementioned control device. In some preferred embodiments, the booster can also output a corresponding current based on the operator's control handle movement, allowing the control station's movement speed to be adjusted as needed.

[0027] In summary, the main design concept of this invention is to provide a mobile control station for the specific needs of tobacco material storage and indicator detection methods. The station is equipped with a mounting bracket with multiple connectors for placing and electrically connecting handheld detection devices. Each connector has a connection port that also functions as a charging and data transmission port. Corresponding connection windows are formed on the station's outer casing. The control station includes a controller with a wireless communication module. The controller is electrically connected to the connection ports, a vehicle power supply, and a vehicle display screen. The controller can manage the number, charging status, and indicator data of the connected handheld detection devices and display the corresponding information on the vehicle display screen. Besides enabling centralized mounting and control of multiple handheld detection devices, this invention greatly improves convenience in tobacco material storage scenarios. Through its mobile cart-like structure, it can easily carry multiple handheld detection devices between multiple warehouses. The control station and the handheld detection devices can interact with each other, and the station can communicate with the backend server of the storage system via its built-in wireless communication module. This provides an effective solution to problems such as poor network conditions in storage areas.

[0028] In this embodiment of the invention, "at least one" refers to one or more, and "more than one" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent the existence of A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship. "At least one of the following" and similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of singular or plural items. For example, at least one of a, b, and c can represent: a, b, c, a and b, a and c, b and c, or a and b and c, where a, b, and c can be single or multiple.

[0029] The above description of the structure, features, and effects of the present invention is based on the embodiments shown in the figures. However, the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the technical features involved in the above embodiments and their preferred methods can be reasonably combined and matched by those skilled in the art to form a variety of equivalent solutions without departing from or changing the design concept and technical effects of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the scope of implementation shown in the figures. Any changes made in accordance with the concept of the present invention, or modifications to equivalent embodiments, that do not exceed the spirit covered by the specification and figures, should be within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mobile control station for handheld detection devices, characterized in that, include: The body has a frame and a shell, and several rollers are provided below the body. A mounting bracket is installed inside the frame. The mounting bracket has multiple plug-in parts for placing a handheld detection device. The mounting bracket includes a working surface, which is an inclined structure and has two rows, each row including multiple plug-in parts. The connector has a connection port that serves both charging and data transmission functions, for electrical connection to a handheld detection device mounted on the control station. The outer casing has corresponding connector windows for each connector. The control station is equipped with a control device with a wireless communication module. The control device is electrically connected to the connection port, the vehicle power supply located in the frame, and the vehicle display screen located on the top surface of the frame. The controller charges and manages the data of the attached handheld detection device, transmits the index data collected by the handheld detection device to the background via the wireless communication module, and outputs the corresponding information through the vehicle display screen. A calibrated standard sensor is mounted on the mounting bracket near the handheld detection device after insertion. The standard sensor is electrically connected to the control device and is used to assist in calibrating the sensors configured on the handheld detection device for different indicators.

2. The mobile control station for handheld detection devices according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control station has a built-in POWERBUS module that is electrically connected to the control device, and the POWERBUS module is electrically connected to the handheld detection device via the connection port.

3. The mobile control station for handheld detection devices according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection port is a magnetic charging interface with magnetic charging contacts.

4. The mobile control station for handheld detection devices according to claim 1, characterized in that, A locking device is provided at the plug-in portion to cooperate with the handheld detection device.

5. The mobile control station for a handheld detection device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, At least one set of the rollers in the control station is equipped with an electric drive booster that is electrically connected to the control device.

6. The mobile control station for handheld detection devices according to claim 5, characterized in that, The electric drive booster adjusts the boost speed through a corresponding control device.

Images