Intelligent key cabinet and access method

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent key cabinets, in particular to an intelligent key cabinet which comprises a key cabinet body, a storage part arranged on the cabinet body, a telescopic part arranged in the storage part, a starting part arranged in the telescopic part, a key part arranged in the telescopic part and a touch screen arranged on the cabinet body. And the recording camera is arranged on the cabinet body. According to the intelligent key cabinet, through the arrangement of the information stickers, the key cabinet can be suitable for common keys, and the cost is saved; through the arrangement of the starting switch, when keys are stored, only one empty storage cabinet needs to be opened randomly, the keys do not need to be in one-to-one correspondence with the storage cabinets, storage is convenient, the situation of storage errors is avoided, and when the keys are not returned for a long time, the alarm gives an alarm for reminding, so that the safety is improved. And a worker is reminded to timely return the key.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent key cabinets, and in particular to an intelligent key cabinet. Background Art

[0002] The smart key cabinet is a key management system that integrates a variety of high-tech elements. It realizes intelligent management of keys through electronic and network technologies.

[0003] Each key in the existing smart key cabinet needs to be equipped with a memory chip to achieve real-time monitoring and recording of the key, which makes it impossible to use ordinary keys and has high costs. In addition, in the existing smart key cabinet, one storage box corresponds to one key, so when storing a key, it is necessary to find the storage box corresponding to the key for storage, which is more troublesome. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the above problems existing in the existing intelligent key cabinet, the present invention is proposed.

[0005] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide an intelligent key cabinet, which has the following purposes: it can be applicable to ordinary keys, reduce costs, and does not need to find corresponding storage boxes.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: comprising:

[0007] The key cabinet comprises a cabinet body, a storage part arranged on the cabinet body, a telescopic part arranged in the storage part, a starting part arranged in the telescopic part, a key part arranged in the telescopic part, a touch screen arranged on the cabinet body, and a recording camera arranged on the cabinet body.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the smart key cabinet of the present invention, the storage portion includes a storage cabinet arranged on the cabinet body and a cabinet door arranged on the storage cabinet.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the smart key cabinet of the present invention, the telescopic part includes a telescopic cylinder arranged in the storage cabinet, a telescopic slide plate arranged in the telescopic cylinder, and a telescopic rod arranged on the telescopic slide plate.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the smart key cabinet of the present invention, the telescopic part further includes a storage box arranged on the telescopic rod and a return spring arranged on the telescopic rod.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the smart key cabinet of the present invention, the starting part includes an extrusion head arranged on the telescopic slide, a starting switch arranged in the telescopic cylinder, and a limiting column arranged on the telescopic slide.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the smart key cabinet of the present invention, the key part includes a key arranged in the storage box, an information sticker arranged on the key, and an information recording camera arranged in the storage box.

[0013] The present invention also provides a smart key cabinet access method, wherein: the access steps are:

[0014] Retrieval stage: Connect the key cabinet to the host computer. When you need to use the key, log in to the key management system through the touch screen to register. After the registration is confirmed, the cabinet door corresponding to the selected key will open automatically.

[0015] Storage stage: When returning the keys, log in to the key management system through the touch screen to register. After the registration is confirmed, the empty key cabinet door opens and the keys can be placed in the corresponding position.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the smart key cabinet described in the present invention, in which: during the retrieval stage, when it is necessary to take out a key, first enter the password on the touch screen, select the key to be taken, and after confirmation, the touch screen transmits the instruction to the PLC, the PLC controls the information recording camera to scan the information sticker, and the PLC selects the corresponding key according to the information on the information sticker. After the selection is completed, the PLC opens the cabinet door of the corresponding key, and the staff takes out the key.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the smart key cabinet described in the present invention, in which: during the retrieval stage, after the staff takes out the key, the elastic force of the reset spring drives the telescopic rod to make the storage box rise, and at the same time the telescopic rod drives the telescopic slide to make the extrusion head rise, and the extrusion head squeezes the starting switch to turn on the timer and the empty warehouse light; when the key is returned in time, the gravity of the key drives the storage box to move the telescopic rod, and the telescopic rod drives the telescopic slide to make the extrusion head disengage from the starting switch, so that the timer is reset to zero and the empty warehouse light is off; when the key is not returned for a long time, the timer transmits the instruction to the PLC, and the PLC starts the alarm to alarm.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the smart key cabinet described in the present invention, during the storage stage, when the key needs to be returned, first enter the password on the touch screen. After confirmation, the touch screen transmits the instruction to the PLC. The PLC controls the electromagnet to lose magnetism for a short time, randomly opens a cabinet door with an empty compartment, puts the key into the storage box, turns off the empty compartment light, closes the cabinet door, and the return is completed.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: through the setting of information stickers, the key cabinet can be used for ordinary keys, saving costs; through the setting of the starting switch, when storing keys, it is only necessary to randomly open an empty storage cabinet to store the keys, and there is no need to match the keys to the storage cabinets one by one. Not only is storage convenient, but also there will be no storage errors. Moreover, when the keys are not returned for a long time, the alarm will sound an alarm to remind the staff to return the keys in time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of 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 ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. Among them:

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the intelligent key cabinet of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the storage part of the intelligent key cabinet of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the telescopic part of the intelligent key cabinet of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the intelligent key cabinet storage cabinet of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 The intelligent key cabinet of the present invention Figure 4 A local enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0027] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0029] Secondly, the present invention is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagram. When describing the embodiments of the present invention in detail, for the sake of convenience, the cross-sectional diagrams showing the device structure will not be partially enlarged according to the general scale, and the schematic diagrams are only examples, which should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, in actual production, the three-dimensional dimensions of length, width and depth should be included.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 5 , which is the first embodiment of the present invention, provides an intelligent key cabinet, the device comprising:

[0032] The key cabinet 100 includes a cabinet body 101, a storage portion 102 arranged on the cabinet body 101, a telescopic portion 103 arranged in the storage portion 102, a starting portion 104 arranged in the telescopic portion 103, a key portion 105 arranged in the telescopic portion 103, a touch screen 106 arranged on the cabinet body 101, and a recording camera 107 arranged on the cabinet body 101.

[0033] During use, the staff selects the required key through the touch screen 106. After confirmation, the touch screen 106 transmits the instruction to the PLC and opens the corresponding storage part 102. The staff then takes out the key part 105. Due to the lack of gravity of the key part 105, the telescopic part 103 is reset and drives the starting part 104 to move, starting the timer and the empty warehouse light. When the staff returns it in time, the starting part 104 turns off the timer and the empty warehouse light. When it is not returned in time, the timer activates the alarm through the PLC, thereby reminding the staff to return it in time.

[0034] Example 2

[0035] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 5 , which is the second embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the storage portion 102 includes a storage cabinet 102a disposed on the cabinet body 101 and a cabinet door 102b disposed on the storage cabinet 102a.

[0036] Preferably, a plurality of storage cabinets 102a are provided, and the cabinet doors 102b are connected to the storage cabinets 102a via electromagnets, and the electromagnets are controlled by PLC to open the corresponding cabinet doors 102b.

[0037] The telescopic portion 103 includes a telescopic cylinder 103a disposed in the storage cabinet 102a, a telescopic slide plate 103b disposed in the telescopic cylinder 103a, and a telescopic rod 103c disposed on the telescopic slide plate 103b.

[0038] Preferably, the telescopic cylinder 103a is fixedly disposed inside the storage cabinet 102a, the telescopic slide plate 103b is slidably disposed inside the telescopic cylinder 103a, and one end of the telescopic rod 103c passes through the telescopic cylinder 103a and extends to the outside of the telescopic cylinder 103a.

[0039] The telescopic portion 103 further includes a storage box 103d disposed on the telescopic rod 103c and a return spring 103e disposed on the telescopic rod 103c.

[0040] Preferably, the storage box 103d is box-shaped with an opening on the front for storing and accessing the key 105a. One end of the reset spring 103e is fixedly disposed on the telescopic cylinder 103a, and the other end is fixedly disposed on the telescopic rod 103c to provide power for resetting the telescopic rod 103c.

[0041] The starting part 104 includes an extrusion head 104a disposed on the telescopic slide 103b, a starting switch 104b disposed in the telescopic cylinder 103a, and a limiting column 104c disposed on the telescopic slide 103b.

[0042] Preferably, the extrusion head 104a is made of rubber, and the start switch 104b is a switch for the timer and the empty warehouse light. When the start switch 104b is squeezed, the empty warehouse light and the timer are started. The setting of the limit column 104c prevents the extrusion head 104a from over-extruding the start switch 104b, thereby increasing the service life of the start switch 104b.

[0043] The key unit 105 includes a key 105a disposed in a storage box 103d, an information sticker 105b disposed on the key 105a, and an information recording camera 105c disposed in the storage box 103d.

[0044] Preferably, the information sticker 105b is pasted on the key 105a, which is not only inconvenient to replace but also low in cost. The information recording camera 105c is used to read the information of the information sticker 105b, thereby entering the information into the key 105a.

[0045] The remaining structures are the same as those of Example 1.

[0046] Example 3

[0047] Reference Figure 1 , which is the third embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that: compared with embodiment 2, a smart key cabinet access method is further provided.

[0048] Step 1: Removal phase:

[0049] The key cabinet 100 is connected to the host computer. When the key 105a is needed, the key management system is logged in through the touch screen 106 for registration. After the registration is confirmed, the cabinet door corresponding to the selected key 105a is automatically opened;

[0050] In the retrieval stage, when it is necessary to retrieve a key, first enter the password on the touch screen 106, select the key to be retrieved, and register the key in the registration screen. After confirmation, the touch screen 106 transmits the instruction to the PLC, and the PLC controls the information recording camera 105c to scan the information sticker 105b. The PLC selects the corresponding key 105a according to the information on the information sticker 105b. After the selection is completed, the PLC opens the cabinet door 102b of the corresponding key, and the staff takes out the key;

[0051] During the retrieval stage, after the staff takes out the key 105a, the elastic force of the return spring 103e drives the telescopic rod 103c to make the storage box 103d rise, and at the same time, the telescopic rod 103c drives the telescopic slide 103b to make the extrusion head 104a rise, and the extrusion head 104a squeezes the starting switch 104b to turn on the timer and the empty warehouse light; when the key is returned in time, the gravity of the key 105a drives the storage box 103d to move the telescopic rod 103c, and the telescopic rod 103c drives the telescopic slide 103b to make the extrusion head 104a disengage from the starting switch 104b, so that the timer is reset to zero and the empty warehouse light is off; when the key is not returned for a long time, the timer transmits the instruction to the PLC, and the PLC activates the alarm to warn.

[0052] Step 2: Storage stage:

[0053] When returning the key, log in to the key management system through the touch screen 106 to register. After the registration is confirmed, the empty key cabinet door is opened and the key is hung in the corresponding position;

[0054] During the storage stage, when the key needs to be returned, first enter the password on the touch screen 106. After confirmation, the touch screen 106 transmits the instruction to the PLC. The PLC controls the electromagnet to lose magnetism for a short time, randomly opens the door of an empty warehouse, puts the key into the storage box 103d, turns off the empty warehouse light, closes the door, and the return is completed.

[0055] The remaining structure is the same as that of Example 2.

[0056] Importantly, it should be noted that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in a plurality of different exemplary embodiments are only exemplary. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, it should be readily understood by those who refer to this disclosure that many modifications are possible (e.g., the size, scale, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, and parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), installation arrangement, use of materials, color, directional changes, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in the application. For example, the element shown as integrally formed can be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of the element can be inverted or otherwise changed, and the nature or number or position of the discrete element can be changed or changed. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure of performing the function described herein, and is not only structurally equivalent but also equivalent structure. Without departing from the scope of the present invention, other replacements, modifications, changes and omissions can be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, the invention is not limited to a specific embodiment, but extends to numerous modifications still falling within the scope of the appended claims.

[0057] Additionally, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, all features of an actual embodiment (ie, those features that are not relevant to the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the invention or those that are not relevant to implementing the invention) may not be described.

[0058] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, which should all be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent key cabinet, characterized in that: include, A key cabinet (100) comprises a cabinet body (101), a storage portion (102) arranged on the cabinet body (101), a telescopic portion (103) arranged in the storage portion (102), a starting portion (104) arranged in the telescopic portion (103), a key portion (105) arranged in the telescopic portion (103), a touch screen (106) arranged on the cabinet body (101), and a recording camera (107) arranged on the cabinet body (101).

2. The smart key cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage portion (102) comprises a storage cabinet (102a) arranged on the cabinet body (101) and a cabinet door (102b) arranged on the storage cabinet (102a).

3. The smart key cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The telescopic part (103) comprises a telescopic cylinder (103a) arranged in the storage cabinet (102a), a telescopic slide plate (103b) arranged in the telescopic cylinder (103a), and a telescopic rod (103c) arranged on the telescopic slide plate (103b).

4. The smart key cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The telescopic portion (103) further comprises a storage box (103d) arranged on the telescopic rod (103c), and a return spring (103e) arranged on the telescopic rod (103c).

5. The smart key cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The starting part (104) comprises an extrusion head (104a) arranged on the telescopic slide (103b), a starting switch (104b) arranged in the telescopic cylinder (103a), and a limiting column (104c) arranged on the telescopic slide (103b).

6. The smart key cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The key unit (105) comprises a key (105a) disposed in the storage box (103d), an information sticker (105b) disposed on the key (105a), and an information recording camera (105c) disposed in the storage box (103d).

7. A method for accessing a smart key cabinet, comprising the smart key cabinet according to any one of claims 1 to 6; characterized in that: And the access steps are: Removal stage: the key cabinet (100) is connected to the host computer. When the key (105a) needs to be used, the key management system is logged in through the touch screen (106) for registration. After the registration is confirmed, the cabinet door corresponding to the selected key (105a) is automatically opened; Storage stage: When returning the key, log in to the key management system through the touch screen (106) to register. After the registration is confirmed, the empty key cabinet door is opened and the key is placed in the corresponding position.

8. The smart key cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the retrieval stage, when it is necessary to retrieve a key, first enter the password on the touch screen (106) and select the key to be retrieved. After confirmation, the touch screen (106) transmits the instruction to the PLC, and the PLC controls the information recording camera (105c) to scan the information sticker (105b). The PLC selects the corresponding key (105a) according to the information on the information sticker (105b). After the selection is completed, the PLC opens the cabinet door (102b) of the corresponding key, and the staff takes out the key.

9. The smart key cabinet according to claim 8, characterized in that: In the removal stage, after the staff takes out the key (105a), the elastic force of the return spring (103e) drives the telescopic rod (103c) to make the storage box (103d) rise, and at the same time, the telescopic rod (103c) drives the telescopic slide (103b) to make the extrusion head (104a) rise, and the extrusion head (104a) squeezes the start switch (104b) to turn on the timer and the empty warehouse light; when the key is returned in time, the gravity of the key (105a) drives the storage box (103d) to move the telescopic rod (103c), and the telescopic rod (103c) drives the telescopic slide (103b) to make the extrusion head (104a) separate from the start switch (104b), so that the timer is reset to zero and the empty warehouse light is turned off; when the key is not returned for a long time, the timer transmits the instruction to the PLC, and the PLC starts the alarm to give an alarm reminder.

10. The smart key cabinet according to claim 9, characterized in that: During the storage stage, when the key needs to be returned, the password is first input on the touch screen (106). After confirmation, the touch screen (106) transmits the instruction to the PLC. The PLC controls the electromagnet to temporarily demagnetize, randomly opens a door of an empty compartment, puts the key into the storage box (103d), turns off the empty compartment light, closes the door, and the return is completed.

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