Intelligent access cabinet system and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent access cabinet system and a control method thereof. The intelligent access cabinet system comprises an intelligent access cabinet end, a B-end client, a supplier end, a user mobile end and a system management end, wherein the intelligent access cabinet end, the B-end client, the supplier end and the user mobile end are respectively in communication connection with the system management end. The intelligent access cabinet system provided by the invention can realize automatic access, real-time monitoring and data analysis of materials, is equipped with a user-friendly interface, such as a touch screen or a mobile application program, so that an authorized user can easily carry out material access operation, and in addition, through a remote monitoring system, the intelligent access cabinet system is convenient to use. An administrator can track the use and circulation conditions of materials in real time, so that inventory management is optimized, and material waste caused by human errors is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of intelligent storage and retrieval technology, and in particular to an intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] In modern industrial and commercial environments, the efficiency of material management directly affects the safety, confidentiality, productivity and cost control of enterprises. With the rapid development of technologies such as the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, fully intelligent material cabinets (warehouses) have emerged, providing enterprises with a new and efficient material management solution. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system and a control method thereof. The intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system can realize automatic storage and retrieval of materials, real-time monitoring and data analysis, and is equipped with a user-friendly interface, such as a touch screen or a mobile application, so that authorized users can easily perform material storage and retrieval operations. In addition, through the remote monitoring system, the administrator can track the use and circulation of materials in real time, thereby optimizing inventory management and reducing material waste due to human errors.

[0004] The present invention provides a smart storage and access cabinet system, including a smart storage and access cabinet end, a B-end client, a supplier end, a user mobile end and a system management end, wherein the smart storage and access cabinet end, the B-end user end, the supplier end and the user mobile end are respectively connected to the system management end in communication; wherein, The smart storage and retrieval cabinet is connected to the MES system and / or ERP system of the B-end customer to detect the weight and shape of the goods, track the goods chip, manage the storage and retrieval process and inventory information of the goods, and leave traces of all operations of the smart storage and retrieval cabinet through the system management end; The B-side client is used for the B-side customer to manage the B-side inbound and outbound information, cargo shelf information, equipment information, equipment operation status and pickup authority; The supplier end is used for the supplier to manage replenishment records, supply information, and sales commodity information; The user mobile terminal is used for user registration, cargo information query, and authorization of storage and retrieval operations; The system management end is used to manage customer information, customer permissions, and the equipment information and equipment operating status of the smart storage and access cabinet end.

[0005] In a preferred embodiment of the intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system provided by the present invention, the intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet terminal includes a communication interface module, a monitoring module, a cargo weight detection module, a cargo shape detection module, a cargo position detection module, a cargo movement module, an access management module, a replenishment management module and an inventory query module; wherein; The communication interface module is used for communication connection between the smart storage and access cabinet and the MES system and / or ERP system of the B-end customer; The monitoring module is used to monitor and verify all operations of the smart locker terminal in real time through the face recognition unit, internal / external camera and code scanning unit set in the smart locker terminal; The cargo weight detection module is used to detect the cargo weight; The cargo shape detection module is used to detect the cargo shape; The cargo position detection module is used to detect the cargo position; The cargo moving module grabs the cargo by moving the manipulator, and moves the cargo from the cargo weight detection module to the cargo shape detection module, and then to the storage position marked with the corresponding label, or moves the cargo from the storage position marked with the corresponding label to the cargo weight detection module and the cargo shape detection module; The access management module is used for cargo classification management, access authorization management, and cargo access process management, and controls the internal and external cameras of the smart access cabinet to record all operations of the smart access cabinet through the system management end; The replenishment management module is used to query replenishment information and manage the replenishment process; The inventory query module is used to filter and query goods according to different categories, category names, and category numbers.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the intelligent storage and access cabinet system provided by the present invention, the intelligent storage and access cabinet terminal further includes a constant temperature and humidity module and a disinfection and sterilization module; wherein, The constant temperature and humidity module is used to maintain the internal environmental conditions of the smart storage and access cabinet terminal; The disinfection and sterilization module is used to perform disinfection and sterilization operations on the smart storage and access cabinet terminal.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system provided by the present invention, the B-end client includes a B-end storage and retrieval management module, a cargo shelf management module, a B-end equipment operation monitoring module, a B-end equipment management module and a B-end customer management module; wherein, The B-side inbound and outbound management module is used for the B-side to manage the goods inbound and outbound operation process, operation records and the B-side goods inventory; The cargo location and shelf management module is used by the B side to manage and query the shelf / cargo location information; The B-side equipment operation monitoring module is used for the B-side to monitor the equipment in real time, record the access operation video, and view all the access operation records and replenishment records of the equipment; The B-side device management module is used for the B-side to manage device information; The B-side customer management module is used for the B-side to manage and operate customer information.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the smart locker system provided by the present invention, the supplier end includes a supplier replenishment management module, a supply information management module, a sales commodity management module, a procurement management module and a mobile terminal account management module; wherein, The supplier replenishment management module is used for suppliers to query, manage and export replenishment information; The supply information management module is used for suppliers to view the equipment information of the supply, the quantity of each product in the equipment, and the early warning management of the quantity of the products; The sales commodity management module is used for suppliers to manage sales commodity information; The purchasing management module is used for the supplier to manage the purchase orders submitted by the customer; The mobile terminal account management module is used by the supplier to manage the account created on the user's mobile terminal.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system provided by the present invention, the user mobile terminal includes a user management module, a user device management module, a user storage and retrieval management module, a user entry and exit management module, a user return management module and a user replenishment module; wherein, The user management module is used for user account creation, login and user information management; The user device management module is used to view the details of all the user's devices and the inventory information of each device, and submit a pickup / return order; The user storage and pickup management module is used to submit the user's pickup application and view the pickup application record and status; The user entry and exit management module is used for users to quickly deposit or take out goods from the smart storage and retrieval cabinet, and record the entry and exit details and the entry and exit information query; The user return management module is used for user return operations and checking all unreturned list information and whether timeout has occurred; The user replenishment module is used for users to view their detailed replenishment record information, the quantity of each product in the device, and product quantity warning information.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system provided by the present invention, the system management terminal includes a device management module, a customer management module, a fault management module and a permission management module; wherein, The device management module is used to manage device information, device operating status, real-time monitoring of device operations, and remote control of devices; The customer management module is used for user information management; The fault management module is used to manage, summarize and display the submitted fault information; The permission management module is used to manage account creation and role creation, and to set permissions for accounts and roles.

[0011] The present invention also provides a control method for an intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system, comprising the following steps: The smart storage and retrieval cabinet receives a storage / return / replenishment operation request sent by a user; The cargo weight and cargo shape are detected by the cargo weight detection module and the cargo shape detection module respectively; The cargo moving module uses a mobile manipulator to grab cargo, and moves the cargo from the cargo weight detection module to the cargo shape detection module, and then moves the cargo from the cargo shape detection module to a storage location marked with a corresponding label, completing the storage / return / replenishment operation, and sending the storage / return / replenishment operation to the system management terminal to leave a record; The smart storage and retrieval cabinet receives a pickup request sent by a user; The cargo moving module uses a mobile manipulator to grab cargo at a storage location marked with a corresponding label, and moves the cargo to the cargo weight detection module and the cargo shape detection module; The cargo weight detection module and the cargo shape detection module are used to detect the cargo weight and cargo shape respectively again to complete the cargo pickup operation, and the cargo pickup operation is sent to the system management end to leave a record.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system and control method provided by the present invention have the following beneficial effects: 1. Remote real-time monitoring: With the help of Internet of Things technology, smart material cabinets (warehouses) can collect data in real time and transmit it to the cloud platform, so that administrators can understand the status and usage of materials at any time, and promptly remind users to return and report the status of materials. This greatly improves the transparency of management and helps to discover and solve problems in a timely manner. Through strict access control and real-time monitoring, smart material management cabinets (warehouses) can effectively prevent unauthorized access and ensure the safety of materials.

[0013] 2. Self-service access: Authorized users can access the management cabinet (warehouse) through identity authentication (such as password, fingerprint recognition or facial recognition), and take or return materials independently as needed. This method not only improves the convenience of operation, but also reduces the workload of management personnel. The automated material access process reduces the time and error probability of manual operation, thereby improving overall work efficiency.

[0014] 3. Intelligent analysis and early warning: Through the built-in artificial intelligence algorithm, the system can analyze material usage patterns, predict demand trends, and issue early warnings when inventory falls below the preset threshold. This helps companies better plan inventory and avoid out-of-stock or overstock situations. Accurate data analysis and timely early warning mechanisms can help companies optimize inventory levels and reduce unnecessary inventory costs.

[0015] 4. Generate reports: Generate stage reports at a predetermined time to facilitate statistics on material usage and accurate reconciliation with the general warehouse or suppliers, thereby achieving zero inventory and reducing the occurrence of "zombie" materials. By collecting and analyzing large amounts of data, management can make more informed decisions based on more comprehensive information. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work, among which: Figure 1 It is a structural block diagram of the intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system provided by the present invention; Figure 2 It is an operation flow chart of the intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system provided by the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] 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.

[0018] See also Figure 1 , Figure 1The block diagram of the smart locker system provided by the present invention. The smart locker system includes a smart locker terminal, a B-side client terminal, a supplier terminal, a user mobile terminal and a system management terminal. The smart locker terminal, the B-side user terminal, the supplier terminal and the user mobile terminal are respectively connected to the system management terminal in communication; wherein, The smart storage and retrieval cabinet is connected to the MES system and / or ERP system of the B-end customer to detect the weight and shape of the goods, track the goods chip, manage the storage and retrieval process and inventory information of the goods, and leave traces of all operations of the smart storage and retrieval cabinet through the system management end; The B-side client is used for the B-side customer to manage the B-side inbound and outbound information, cargo shelf information, equipment information, equipment operation status and pickup authority; The supplier end is used for the supplier to manage replenishment records, supply information, and sales commodity information; The user mobile terminal is used for user registration, cargo information query, and authorization of storage and retrieval operations; The system management end is used to manage customer information, customer permissions, and the equipment information and equipment operating status of the smart storage and access cabinet end.

[0019] The intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet terminal includes a communication interface module, a monitoring module, a cargo weight detection module, a cargo shape detection module, a cargo position detection module, a cargo movement module, a storage and retrieval management module, a replenishment management module and an inventory query module; wherein; The communication interface module is used for communication connection between the smart storage and access cabinet and the MES system and / or ERP system of the B-end customer; The monitoring module is used to monitor and verify all operations of the smart locker terminal in real time through the face recognition unit, internal / external camera and code scanning unit set in the smart locker terminal; The cargo weight detection module is used to detect the cargo weight; The cargo shape detection module is used to detect the cargo shape; The cargo position detection module is used to detect the cargo position; The cargo moving module grabs the cargo by moving the manipulator, and moves the cargo from the cargo weight detection module to the cargo shape detection module, and then to the storage position marked with the corresponding label, or moves the cargo from the storage position marked with the corresponding label to the cargo weight detection module and the cargo shape detection module; The access management module is used for cargo classification management, access authorization management, and cargo access process management, and controls the internal and external cameras of the smart access cabinet to record all operations of the smart access cabinet through the system management end; The replenishment management module is used to query replenishment information and manage the replenishment process; The inventory query module is used to filter and query goods according to different categories, category names, and category numbers.

[0020] The intelligent storage and access cabinet terminal also includes a constant temperature and humidity module and a disinfection and sterilization module; wherein, The constant temperature and humidity module is used to maintain the internal environmental conditions of the smart storage and access cabinet terminal; The disinfection and sterilization module is used to perform disinfection and sterilization operations on the smart storage and access cabinet terminal.

[0021] The B-end client includes a B-end inbound and outbound management module, a cargo shelf management module, a B-end equipment operation monitoring module, a B-end equipment management module, and a B-end customer management module; wherein, The B-side inbound and outbound management module is used for the B-side to manage the goods inbound and outbound operation process, operation records and the B-side goods inventory; The cargo location and shelf management module is used by the B side to manage and query the shelf / cargo location information; The B-side equipment operation monitoring module is used for the B-side to monitor the equipment in real time, record the access operation video, and view all the access operation records and replenishment records of the equipment; The B-side device management module is used for the B-side to manage device information; The B-side customer management module is used for the B-side to manage and operate customer information.

[0022] The supplier side includes a supplier replenishment management module, a supply information management module, a sales commodity management module, a procurement management module and a mobile terminal account management module; wherein, The supplier replenishment management module is used for suppliers to query, manage and export replenishment information; The supply information management module is used for suppliers to view the equipment information of the supply, the quantity of each product in the equipment, and the early warning management of the quantity of the products; The sales commodity management module is used for suppliers to manage sales commodity information; The purchasing management module is used for the supplier to manage the purchase orders submitted by the customer; The mobile terminal account management module is used by the supplier to manage the account created on the user's mobile terminal.

[0023] The user mobile terminal includes a user management module, a user device management module, a user storage and retrieval management module, a user entry and exit management module, a user return management module and a user replenishment module; wherein, The user management module is used for user account creation, login and user information management; The user device management module is used to view the details of all the user's devices and the inventory information of each device, and submit a pickup / return order; The user storage and pickup management module is used to submit the user's pickup application and view the pickup application record and status; The user entry and exit management module is used for users to quickly deposit or take out goods from the smart storage and retrieval cabinet, and record the entry and exit details and the entry and exit information query; The user return management module is used for user return operations and checking all unreturned list information and whether timeout has occurred; The user replenishment module is used for users to view their detailed replenishment record information, the quantity of each product in the device, and product quantity warning information.

[0024] The system management terminal includes a device management module, a customer management module, a fault management module and a permission management module; wherein, The device management module is used to manage device information, device operating status, real-time monitoring of device operations, and remote control of devices; The customer management module is used for user information management; The fault management module is used to manage, summarize and display the submitted fault information; The permission management module is used to manage account creation and role creation, and to set permissions for accounts and roles.

[0025] See also Figure 2 , Figure 2 The control method of the intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system includes the following steps: The following steps are involved: The smart storage and retrieval cabinet receives a storage / return / replenishment operation request sent by a user; The cargo weight and cargo shape are detected by the cargo weight detection module and the cargo shape detection module respectively; The cargo moving module uses a mobile manipulator to grab cargo, and moves the cargo from the cargo weight detection module to the cargo shape detection module, and then moves the cargo from the cargo shape detection module to a storage location marked with a corresponding label, completing the storage / return / replenishment operation, and sending the storage / return / replenishment operation to the system management terminal to leave a record; The smart storage and retrieval cabinet receives a pickup request sent by a user; The cargo moving module uses a mobile manipulator to grab cargo at a storage location marked with a corresponding label, and moves the cargo to the cargo weight detection module and the cargo shape detection module; The cargo weight detection module and the cargo shape detection module are used to detect the cargo weight and cargo shape respectively again to complete the cargo pickup operation, and the cargo pickup operation is sent to the system management end to leave a record.

[0026] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system, characterized in that: It includes a smart access cabinet end, a B-end client, a supplier end, a user mobile end and a system management end. The smart access cabinet end, the B-end user end, the supplier end and the user mobile end are respectively connected to the system management end in communication; wherein, The smart storage and retrieval cabinet is connected to the MES system and / or ERP system of the B-end customer to detect the weight and shape of the goods, track the goods chip, manage the storage and retrieval process and inventory information of the goods, and leave traces of all operations of the smart storage and retrieval cabinet through the system management end; The B-side client is used for the B-side customer to manage the B-side inbound and outbound information, cargo shelf information, equipment information, equipment operation status and pickup authority; The supplier end is used for the supplier to manage replenishment records, supply information, and sales commodity information; The user mobile terminal is used for user registration, cargo information query, and authorization of storage and retrieval operations; The system management end is used to manage customer information, customer permissions, and the equipment information and equipment operating status of the smart storage and access cabinet end.

2. The intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent storage and access cabinet terminal includes a communication interface module, a monitoring module, a cargo weight detection module, a cargo shape detection module, a cargo position detection module, a cargo movement module, a storage and access management module, a replenishment management module and an inventory query module; in; The communication interface module is used for communication connection between the smart storage and access cabinet and the MES system and / or ERP system of the B-end customer; The monitoring module is used to monitor and verify all operations of the smart locker terminal in real time through the face recognition unit, internal / external camera and code scanning unit set in the smart locker terminal; The cargo weight detection module is used to detect the cargo weight; The cargo shape detection module is used to detect the cargo shape; The cargo position detection module is used to detect the cargo position; The cargo moving module grabs the cargo by moving the manipulator, and moves the cargo from the cargo weight detection module to the cargo shape detection module, and then to the storage position marked with the corresponding label, or moves the cargo from the storage position marked with the corresponding label to the cargo weight detection module and the cargo shape detection module; The access management module is used for cargo classification management, access authorization management, and cargo access process management, and controls the internal and external cameras of the smart access cabinet to record all operations of the smart access cabinet through the system management end; The replenishment management module is used to query replenishment information and manage the replenishment process; The inventory query module is used to filter and query goods according to different categories, category names, and category numbers.

3. The intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The intelligent storage and access cabinet terminal also includes a constant temperature and humidity module and a disinfection and sterilization module; wherein, The constant temperature and humidity module is used to maintain the internal environmental conditions of the smart storage and access cabinet terminal; The disinfection and sterilization module is used to perform disinfection and sterilization operations on the smart storage and access cabinet terminal.

4. The intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The B-end client includes a B-end inbound and outbound management module, a cargo shelf management module, a B-end equipment operation monitoring module, a B-end equipment management module, and a B-end customer management module; wherein, The B-side inbound and outbound management module is used for the B-side to manage the goods inbound and outbound operation process, operation records and the B-side goods inventory; The cargo location and shelf management module is used by the B side to manage and query the shelf / cargo location information; The B-side equipment operation monitoring module is used for the B-side to monitor the equipment in real time, record the access operation video, and view all the access operation records and replenishment records of the equipment; The B-side device management module is used for the B-side to manage device information; The B-side customer management module is used for the B-side to manage and operate customer information.

5. The intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supplier side includes a supplier replenishment management module, a supply information management module, a sales commodity management module, a procurement management module and a mobile terminal account management module; wherein, The supplier replenishment management module is used for suppliers to query, manage and export replenishment information; The supply information management module is used for suppliers to view the equipment information of the supply, the quantity of each product in the equipment, and the early warning management of the quantity of the products; The sales commodity management module is used for suppliers to manage sales commodity information; The purchasing management module is used for the supplier to manage the purchase orders submitted by the customer; The mobile terminal account management module is used by the supplier to manage the account created on the user's mobile terminal.

6. The intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The user mobile terminal includes a user management module, a user device management module, a user storage and retrieval management module, a user entry and exit management module, a user return management module and a user replenishment module; wherein, The user management module is used for user account creation, login and user information management; The user device management module is used to view the details of all the user's devices and the inventory information of each device, and submit a pickup / return order; The user storage and pickup management module is used to submit the user's pickup application and view the pickup application record and status; The user entry and exit management module is used for users to quickly deposit or take out goods from the smart storage and retrieval cabinet, and record the entry and exit details and the entry and exit information query; The user return management module is used for user return operations and checking all unreturned list information and whether timeout has occurred; The user replenishment module is used for users to view their detailed replenishment record information, the quantity of each product in the device, and product quantity warning information.

7. The intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The system management terminal includes a device management module, a customer management module, a fault management module and a permission management module; wherein, The device management module is used to manage device information, device operating status, real-time monitoring of device operations, and remote control of devices; The customer management module is used for user information management; The fault management module is used to manage, summarize and display the submitted fault information; The permission management module is used to manage account creation and role creation, and to set permissions for accounts and roles.

8. A control method for the intelligent storage and retrieval cabinet system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: The smart storage and retrieval cabinet receives a storage / return / replenishment operation request sent by a user; The cargo weight and cargo shape are detected by the cargo weight detection module and the cargo shape detection module respectively; The cargo moving module uses a mobile manipulator to grab cargo, and moves the cargo from the cargo weight detection module to the cargo shape detection module, and then moves the cargo from the cargo shape detection module to a storage location marked with a corresponding label, completing the storage / return / replenishment operation, and sending the storage / return / replenishment operation to the system management terminal to leave a record; The smart storage and retrieval cabinet receives a pickup request sent by a user; The cargo moving module uses a mobile manipulator to grab cargo at a storage location marked with a corresponding label, and moves the cargo to the cargo weight detection module and the cargo shape detection module; The cargo weight detection module and the cargo shape detection module are used to detect the cargo weight and cargo shape respectively again to complete the cargo pickup operation, and the cargo pickup operation is sent to the system management end to leave a record.

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