Automatic warehousing system for food production
Through the order processing module and environmental monitoring module of the automated warehousing system, the problems of cumbersome commodity intake and exit and insufficient environmental monitoring in the existing technology are solved, and efficient management and safe storage of food raw materials are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411312584.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-07
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
The existing food storage system is complicated when handling large quantities of goods entering and leaving warehouses, and is prone to quantity errors, affecting sales, and cannot monitor the warehouse environment in real time, resulting in damage to raw materials and goods.
An automated warehousing system for food production was designed, including order processing module, information module and environmental monitoring module. Through information circulation, it realizes automatic entry and exit management of raw materials and commodities, monitors quantity and prevents out of stock and backlogs, and monitors temperature in real time. Humidity and harmful gas concentrations, alarm reminder treatment.
It realizes automatic inlet and exit management of raw materials and commodities, reduces out-of-stock and backlogs, improves storage safety and work efficiency, and ensures the storage conditions of food and raw materials.
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Technical Field
[0001] The present invention specifically relates to an automated storage system for food production, and belongs to the technical field of food storage. Background Art
[0002] Food refers to all kinds of finished products and raw materials for human consumption or drinking, as well as items that are traditionally both food and Chinese medicinal materials. The definition of food is not limited to daily ingredients and meals, it also includes all substances that can be eaten, which also includes some special-purpose foods such as medicines. Food is an indispensable part of people's daily life. Its safety, nutrition and sensory functions have a direct impact on people's health and quality of life. With the development of society, the food industry is also constantly changing, new food types and consumption trends continue to emerge. Food requires temporary storage of raw materials and food before and after production, which requires the use of warehouses, and the storage system in the warehouse is an important system to ensure the normal operation of the warehouse. The storage system is a comprehensive system combining software and hardware for managing the daily operation of the warehouse, aiming to improve warehouse efficiency and reduce costs.
[0003] As shown in the announcement number: CN110956237A, a warehouse management system includes: an identity information identification subsystem, which is used to release the personnel with the permission to enter and exit the warehouse when the approval form is reviewed; an information material management subsystem, which is used to record the information of each material in the warehouse through RFID tags; a video monitoring subsystem, which is used to identify the personnel entering and exiting the warehouse through face recognition technology, gait feature extraction technology and body feature recognition technology, and to check and track the identity information of the personnel entering and exiting the warehouse by comparing with the personnel information in the information database. The embodiment of the present invention realizes the intelligentization of the current manual warehouse management by combining the Internet of Things technology, RFID technology and information software technology, and can manage the warehouse more effectively, greatly improving work efficiency, reducing costs and error rates.
[0004] However, in the above technical solution, the entry and exit of goods need to be handled by staff, which is cumbersome to handle the entry and exit of a large number of goods, thereby affecting the entry and exit of goods, and it is easy to make mistakes in the number of goods, affecting the sales of goods. At the same time, it is impossible to generate replenishment or backlog data analysis based on the quantity of raw materials and goods, which is easy to cause the lack or backlog of raw materials and goods, and it is impossible to monitor the environment in the warehouse, which is easy to cause damage to raw materials and goods in the warehouse. In view of this, the present invention is specially proposed. Summary of the invention
[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to address the deficiencies in the prior art and provide an automated warehousing system for food production, which has the advantages of a high degree of automation and is not prone to damage. The information module can complete the statistics of information such as the name, quantity and validity period of raw materials and commodities. At the same time, the order processing unit can receive orders and analyze the content of the orders according to the information in the information module, so that it can be transmitted to the warehouse management module for processing, complete the entry and exit of raw materials and commodities, and realize automation. At the same time, the warehouse management module can monitor the quantity of raw materials and commodities to prevent shortages and backlogs, and the environmental monitoring module can monitor the temperature, humidity and harmful gas concentration in the warehouse in real time and alarm, thereby improving the safety of raw materials, food and staff during storage.
[0006] The present invention achieves the above-mentioned purpose through the following technical solutions: an automated warehousing system for food production, including a control terminal, wherein the control terminal includes an order processing module, an information module, a warehouse management module and an environmental monitoring module, wherein information flow is realized among the order processing module, the information module and the warehouse management module, the order processing module is used for confirming order information and the order processing sequence, the information module is used for inputting and storing product and raw material information, the warehouse management module is used for in-and-out management of raw materials and products in the warehouse, and the environmental monitoring module is used for detecting the temperature, humidity and concentration of harmful gases in the warehouse, and at the same time, an alarm is issued when the monitoring information exceeds the standard or does not match, reminding the staff to carry out Processing, when in use, the information module records and saves the information of raw materials and foods, and transmits the information to the order processing module, the warehouse management module and the environmental monitoring module. The order processing module determines whether the order is executed, the execution order and the execution method according to the information. Then the order processing module transmits the information to the warehouse management module. The warehouse management module completes the delivery of food according to the order. At the same time, the warehouse management module can complete the inventory record of raw materials and foods according to the information transmitted by the information module, thereby reducing the occurrence of shortages or backlogs of raw materials and foods. The environmental monitoring module is set according to the storage conditions of raw materials and foods, so as to ensure the storage conditions.
[0007] Furthermore, in order to process the orders and determine the execution order and method of the orders, the order processing module includes a confirmation unit and an arrangement and classification unit. The confirmation unit is connected to the warehouse management module. The confirmation unit is used to confirm the accuracy of the order information, and compile the type, quantity, and delivery period into information records, and transmit the recorded information to the arrangement and classification unit and the warehouse management module. The arrangement and classification unit confirms the urgency and difficulty of the order according to the information transmitted by the confirmation unit, determines the order of order processing according to the urgency, and determines the processing method according to the difficulty. After receiving the order, ensure that the order information is correct, including the type, quantity, delivery period, etc. of the goods, confirm whether there is sufficient inventory of the goods listed in the order, prioritize the orders according to the urgency of the orders, and classify the orders by simplicity. Simple orders can be processed first, and complex orders are arranged to be processed by a special team. This helps to improve processing efficiency and reduce error rates.
[0008] Furthermore, in order to achieve information sharing, the information module includes a food information unit, a raw material information unit, a production information unit, an inspection information unit, a storage information unit, a recall information unit, a personnel information unit and a handover information unit. The food information unit is connected to the order processing module, the production information unit, the inspection information unit, the storage information unit, the recall information unit and the personnel information unit are connected to an external production system, and the handover information unit is connected to the warehouse management module.
[0009] Furthermore, in order to complete the recording and storage of raw material and food information, the food information unit is used to record information such as the name, quantity and shelf life of the food, and record and store the information. The raw material information unit is used to record the name, quantity, production date, shelf life and supplier name, address, name of the person in charge, contact information and inspection qualification information of the raw materials, and transmit the information to the warehouse management module, so as to ensure that the recorded content can be traced back to the direct source of the previous link of the raw materials and the subsequent direct recipient of the product, and extend the traceability chain to the upstream raw material supply and downstream product sales links to the maximum extent.
[0010] Furthermore, in order to complete the recording and storage of food production information and inspection information, the production information unit is used to record the raw material's delivery time, delivery quantity and usage information, and transmit the recorded information to the warehouse management module in real time. The specific information content that needs to be recorded is determined according to the raw materials, production processes and product characteristics of different types of food, and is strictly implemented during the production process. The inspection information unit is used to inspect the inspection certificate number, production date, shelf life and other information of the food and raw materials, and transmit the information to the warehouse management module.
[0011] Furthermore, in order to record and store the storage information of raw materials and food and the food recall information, the storage information unit is used to record the temperature, humidity and storage validity period of the food and raw materials, and transmit the information to the warehouse management module. The recall information unit is used to count the name, batch, quantity, recall reason and other information of the recalled food, and automatically generate a rectification plan for the manager to check.
[0012] Furthermore, in order to realize the division of labor among staff and thus improve work efficiency, the personnel information unit is used to record the name, qualification, starting time and other information of relevant personnel, and to clarify the respective responsibilities of the personnel; the handover information unit is used to record the quantity, time, location, mode of transportation and handover personnel of raw materials and products entering and leaving the warehouse, and transmit the information to the warehouse management module to ensure the orderly flow of food between different entities and ensure food safety.
[0013] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the entry and exit of raw materials and food, the quantity of raw materials and food is counted at the same time, so as to reduce the occurrence of shortage or backlog of raw materials and food. The warehouse management module includes a purchasing unit, an inventory management unit and an entry and exit management unit. The purchasing unit is used for the purchase of raw materials. The purchasing unit determines the quantity and shelf life of raw materials in the warehouse according to the information transmitted by the raw material information unit and the handover information unit, and places an order with the supplier according to the quantity of raw materials. The inventory management unit determines the inventory quantity of food according to the information transmitted by the information module, and determines whether the product in the order is in stock according to the order information transmitted by the order processing module. If there is stock, the staff is notified to complete the order. If there is no stock, a replenishment warning is triggered. The entry and exit management unit controls the entry and exit time of raw materials and food according to the first-in-first-out principle, thereby reducing the accumulation of raw materials and food, monitoring the inventory level in real time, triggering a replenishment warning to avoid out-of-stock or excessive inventory, helping enterprises reduce inventory costs and improve inventory turnover. Real-time management and warning of inventory are achieved through integration with procurement, sales and other modules.
[0014] Furthermore, in order to monitor the storage conditions and reduce the accumulation of harmful gases, the environmental detection module includes a temperature monitoring unit, a humidity monitoring unit, a harmful gas concentration monitoring unit and an alarm unit. The temperature monitoring unit, the humidity monitoring unit and the harmful gas concentration monitoring unit are connected to the alarm unit. The temperature monitoring unit can monitor the temperature in the warehouse in real time through the temperature sensor deployed in the warehouse, and control the temperature in the warehouse through temperature control equipment such as air conditioners. The humidity monitoring unit can monitor the humidity in the warehouse in real time through the humidity sensor installed in the warehouse, and control the humidity in the warehouse through equipment such as humidifiers or dehumidifiers to maintain an appropriate humidity level. The harmful gas concentration monitoring unit detects the gas in the warehouse environment through the gas detector installed in the warehouse, so as to achieve the effect of monitoring the concentration of harmful gases, and triggers the ventilation equipment for ventilation when the concentration exceeds the standard. The alarm unit determines whether to alarm based on the information transmitted by the temperature monitoring unit, the humidity monitoring unit and the harmful gas concentration monitoring unit. If the information exceeds or is lower than the set value, the alarm is triggered to remind the staff to handle it.
[0015] The technical effects and advantages of the present invention are as follows: the information module can be used to complete the statistics of information such as the name, quantity and validity period of raw materials and commodities; at the same time, the order processing unit can receive orders and analyze the contents of the orders according to the information of the information module, so that the orders can be transmitted to the warehouse management module for processing, and the entry and exit of raw materials and commodities can be completed and automated; at the same time, the warehouse management module can monitor the quantity of raw materials and commodities to prevent shortages and backlogs; and the environmental monitoring module can monitor the temperature, humidity and concentration of harmful gases in the warehouse in real time and give an alarm, thereby improving the safety of raw materials, food and staff during storage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall framework structure of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall framework of the order processing module in the present invention;
[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the overall framework of the warehouse management module in the present invention;
[0019] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the overall framework of the warehouse management module in the present invention;
[0020] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the overall framework of the environmental monitoring module in the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0022] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, an automated warehousing system for food production includes a control terminal, which includes an order processing module, an information module, a warehouse management module and an environmental monitoring module. Information flow is achieved among the order processing module, the information module and the warehouse management module. The order processing module is used to confirm order information and the order processing sequence. The information module is used to input and save product and raw material information. The warehouse management module is used for the in and out management of raw materials and products in the warehouse. The environmental monitoring module is used to monitor the temperature, humidity and harmful gas concentration in the warehouse. At the same time, an alarm is issued when the monitoring information exceeds the standard or does not match, reminding the staff to handle it. When in use, the information module records and saves the information of raw materials and foods, and transmits the information to the order processing module, warehouse management module and environmental monitoring module. The order processing module determines whether the order is executed, the execution order and the execution method based on the information. The order processing module then transmits the information to the warehouse management module. The warehouse management module completes the food shipment according to the order. At the same time, the warehouse management module can complete the inventory records of raw materials and foods according to the information transmitted by the information module, thereby reducing the occurrence of shortages or backlogs of raw materials and foods. The environmental monitoring module is set according to the storage conditions of raw materials and foods, thereby ensuring the storage conditions.
[0023] The order processing module includes a confirmation unit and an arrangement and classification unit. The confirmation unit is connected to the warehouse management module. The confirmation unit is used to confirm the accuracy of the order information, compile the type, quantity and delivery period into information records, and transmit the recorded information to the arrangement and classification unit and the warehouse management module. The arrangement and classification unit confirms the urgency and difficulty of the order according to the information transmitted by the confirmation unit, determines the order of order processing according to the urgency, and determines the processing method according to the difficulty. After receiving the order, ensure that the order information is correct, including the type, quantity, delivery period, etc. of the goods, confirm whether there is sufficient inventory of the goods listed in the order, prioritize the orders according to the urgency of the orders, and classify the orders by simplicity. Simple orders can be processed first, and complex orders are arranged to be processed by a special team. This helps to improve processing efficiency and reduce error rates.
[0024] The information module includes a food information unit, a raw material information unit, a production information unit, an inspection information unit, a storage information unit, a recall information unit, a personnel information unit and a handover information unit. The food information unit is connected to the order processing module, the production information unit, the inspection information unit, the storage information unit, the recall information unit and the personnel information unit are connected to the external production system, and the handover information unit is connected to the warehouse management module. The food information unit is used to record the name, quantity and shelf life of the food, and record and store the information. The raw material information unit is used to record the name, quantity, production date, shelf life and supplier name, address, name of the person in charge, contact information and inspection qualification of the raw materials, and transmit the information to the warehouse management module. The production information unit is used to record the delivery time, delivery quantity and use information of the raw materials, and transmit the recorded information to the warehouse management module in real time. The specific information content that needs to be recorded is determined according to the raw materials, production processes and product characteristics of different types of food, and is strictly implemented during the production process. Inspection The information unit is used to check the inspection certificate number, production date, shelf life and other information of food and raw materials, and transmit the information to the warehouse management module. The storage information unit is used to record the temperature, humidity and storage validity period of food and raw materials, and transmit the information to the warehouse management module. The recall information unit is used to count the name, batch, quantity, recall reason and other information of recalled food, and automatically generate rectification plan for management inspection. The personnel information unit is used to record the name, qualification, working time and other information of relevant personnel, and clarify the respective responsibilities of personnel. The handover information unit is used to record the quantity, time, location, transportation method and handover personnel of raw materials and products in and out of the warehouse, and transmit the information to the warehouse management module. When in use, the food information unit and the raw material information unit can ensure that the recorded content can be traced back to the direct source of the previous link of the raw material and the subsequent direct recipient of the product, and extend the traceability chain to the upstream raw material supply and downstream product sales links to the maximum extent. The handover information unit ensures the orderly flow of food between different entities to ensure food safety.
[0025] The warehouse management module includes a purchasing unit, an inventory management unit and an in-and-out warehouse management unit. The purchasing unit is used for the purchase of raw materials. The purchasing unit determines the quantity and shelf life of raw materials in the warehouse based on the information transmitted by the raw material information unit and the handover information unit, and places orders with suppliers based on the quantity of raw materials. The inventory management unit determines the inventory quantity of food based on the information transmitted by the information module, and determines whether the product in the order is in stock based on the order information transmitted by the order processing module. If there is stock, the staff is notified to complete the order. If there is no stock, a replenishment warning is triggered. The in-and-out warehouse management unit controls the in-and-out time of raw materials and food based on the first-in-first-out principle, thereby reducing the accumulation of raw materials and food. When in use, the warehouse management module can monitor inventory levels in real time, trigger replenishment warnings to avoid out-of-stock or excessive inventory, help companies reduce inventory costs, and improve inventory turnover. It can achieve real-time management and early warning of inventory through integration with procurement, sales and other modules.
[0026] The environmental detection module includes a temperature monitoring unit, a humidity monitoring unit, a harmful gas concentration monitoring unit and an alarm unit. The temperature monitoring unit, the humidity monitoring unit and the harmful gas concentration monitoring unit are connected to the alarm unit. The temperature monitoring unit can monitor the temperature in the warehouse in real time through the temperature sensor deployed in the warehouse, and control the temperature in the warehouse through temperature control equipment such as air conditioners. The humidity monitoring unit can monitor the humidity in the warehouse in real time through the humidity sensor installed in the warehouse, and control the humidity in the warehouse through equipment such as humidifiers or dehumidifiers to maintain an appropriate humidity level. The harmful gas concentration monitoring unit detects the gas in the warehouse environment through the gas detector installed in the warehouse, so as to achieve the effect of monitoring the concentration of harmful gases, and triggers the ventilation equipment for ventilation when the concentration exceeds the standard. The alarm unit determines whether to alarm according to the information transmitted by the temperature monitoring unit, the humidity monitoring unit and the harmful gas concentration monitoring unit. If the information exceeds or is lower than the set value, the alarm is triggered to remind the staff to handle it.
[0027] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be considered as limiting the claim to which it relates.
[0028] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. An automated storage system for food production, characterized in that: It includes a control terminal, which includes an order processing module, an information module, a warehouse management module and an environmental monitoring module. Information flow is achieved among the order processing module, the information module and the warehouse management module. The order processing module is used to confirm order information and the order processing sequence. The information module is used to input and save product and raw material information. The warehouse management module is used for the in and out management of raw materials and products in the warehouse. The environmental monitoring module is used to monitor the temperature, humidity and harmful gas concentration in the warehouse, and at the same time, an alarm is issued when the monitoring information exceeds the standard or does not match, reminding the staff to handle it.
2. The automated storage system for food production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The order processing module includes a confirmation unit and an arrangement and classification unit. The confirmation unit is connected to the warehouse management module. The confirmation unit is used to confirm the accuracy of the order information, compile the type, quantity, and delivery period into an information record, and transmit the recorded information to the arrangement and classification unit and the warehouse management module. The arrangement and classification unit confirms the urgency and difficulty of the order based on the information transmitted by the confirmation unit, determines the order of order processing based on the urgency, and determines the processing method based on the difficulty.
3. The automated storage system for food production as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The information module includes a food information unit, a raw material information unit, a production information unit, an inspection information unit, a storage information unit, a recall information unit, a personnel information unit and a handover information unit. The food information unit is connected to the order processing module, the production information unit, the inspection information unit, the storage information unit, the recall information unit and the personnel information unit are connected to an external production system, and the handover information unit is connected to the warehouse management module.
4. The automated storage system for food production as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The food information unit is used to record information such as the name, quantity and shelf life of the food, and record and store the information. The raw material information unit is used to record information such as the name, quantity, production date, shelf life, supplier name, address, name of the person in charge, contact information and inspection qualification, and transmit the information to the warehouse management module.
5. The automated storage system for food production as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The production information unit is used to record the raw material's delivery time, delivery quantity and usage information, and transmit the recorded information to the warehouse management module in real time. The inspection information unit is used to inspect the food and raw material inspection certificate number, production date, shelf life and other information, and transmit the information to the warehouse management module.
6. The automated storage system for food production as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The storage information unit is used to record information such as the temperature, humidity and storage validity period of food and raw materials, and transmit the information to the warehouse management module. The recall information unit is used to count the name, batch, quantity, recall reason and other information of the recalled food, and automatically generate a rectification plan for the manager to check.
7. The automated storage system for food production according to claim 6, characterized in that: The personnel information unit is used to record the name, qualification, time of employment and other information of relevant personnel, and to clarify the respective responsibilities of the personnel. The handover information unit is used to record the quantity, time, location, mode of transportation and handover personnel of raw materials and products entering and leaving the warehouse, and transmit the information to the warehouse management module.
8. The automated storage system for food production according to claim 7, characterized in that: The warehouse management module includes a purchasing unit, an inventory management unit and an in-and-out warehouse management unit. The purchasing unit is used for the purchase of raw materials. The purchasing unit determines the quantity and shelf life of the raw materials in the warehouse according to the information transmitted by the raw material information unit and the handover information unit, and places orders with suppliers according to the quantity of raw materials. The inventory management unit determines the inventory quantity of food according to the information transmitted by the information module, and determines whether the product in the order is in stock according to the order information transmitted by the order processing module. If there is stock, the staff is notified to complete the order. If there is no stock, a replenishment warning is triggered. The in-and-out warehouse management unit controls the in-and-out time of raw materials and food according to the first-in-first-out principle.
9. The automated storage system for food production according to claim 8, characterized in that: The environmental detection module includes a temperature monitoring unit, a humidity monitoring unit, a harmful gas concentration monitoring unit and an alarm unit. The temperature monitoring unit, the humidity monitoring unit and the harmful gas concentration monitoring unit are connected to the alarm unit. The temperature monitoring unit can monitor the temperature in the warehouse in real time through the temperature sensor deployed in the warehouse, and control the temperature in the warehouse through temperature control equipment such as air conditioners. The humidity monitoring unit can monitor the humidity in the warehouse in real time through the humidity sensor installed in the warehouse, and control the humidity in the warehouse through equipment such as humidifiers or dehumidifiers to maintain an appropriate humidity level. The harmful gas concentration monitoring unit detects the gas in the warehouse environment through the gas detector installed in the warehouse, so as to achieve the effect of monitoring the concentration of harmful gases, and triggers the ventilation equipment for ventilation when the concentration exceeds the standard. The alarm unit determines whether to alarm based on the information transmitted by the temperature monitoring unit, the humidity monitoring unit and the harmful gas concentration monitoring unit. If the information exceeds or is lower than the set value, the alarm is triggered to remind the staff to handle it.
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Warehouse management system
CN110956237A