Intelligent cable asset management system and management method

Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent cable asset management system and management method.The management system comprises a feeding port, an inlet length measuring mechanism, an inlet identifier reading mechanism, a storage mechanism, a material taking port, a slitting device, a taking port length measuring mechanism, a data display screen and an intelligent control system, and the feeding port and the material taking port are formed in one side of a cable warehouse; the inlet length measuring mechanism is arranged at a feeding port, the inlet identification reading mechanism is arranged above the feeding port, the storage mechanism is located in a cable warehouse, the taking port length measuring mechanism is arranged at a taking port, the slitting device is arranged on one side of the taking port, and the data display screen is installed on the side face of the warehouse. The intelligent control system is installed in a warehouse, the asset management system can realize refined management of cables, and the management method standardizes the management process, improves the cable asset management efficiency, ensures reliable and effective management of cable assets, and reduces the cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of cable asset management, and in particular to an intelligent cable asset management system and management method. Background Art

[0002] A cable is made of one or more mutually insulated conductors and an outer insulating protective layer. It is a wire that transmits electricity or information from one place to another. As an important medium for power transmission, cables play an important role in power work. In the use and management of cables, they need to be divided according to the actual length of use in many working situations. The traditional cable management method is only an overview of the statistics of cables, which cannot achieve refined management, let alone precise management at the meter level, resulting in cable damage, loss and other problems at the construction site, causing chaotic management, low asset management efficiency and increased project costs. Therefore, it is necessary to manage cables in a refined manner to avoid cable loss, damage and other phenomena, improve asset management efficiency, standardize management processes, and avoid cost increases caused by waste. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to overcome the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an intelligent cable asset management system and management method, wherein the asset management system can realize refined management of cables, and the management method standardizes the management process, improves the efficiency of cable asset management, ensures reliable and effective management of cable assets, and reduces costs.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is: an intelligent cable asset management system, including a feed port, an entrance length measuring mechanism, an entrance identification reading mechanism, a storage mechanism, a feed port, a slitting device, a feed port length measuring mechanism, a data display screen, and an intelligent control system. The feed port and the feed port are arranged on one side of the cable warehouse, the entrance length measuring mechanism is arranged at the feed port, the entrance identification reading mechanism is arranged above the feed port, and is located on one side of the entrance length measuring mechanism. The storage mechanism is located in the cable warehouse, the feed port length measuring mechanism is arranged at the feed port, the slitting device is arranged on one side of the feed port, and is located at the length positioning point of the length measuring device. The data display screen is installed on the side of the warehouse, and is located above the feed port and the feed port. The intelligent control system is installed in the warehouse, connecting the entrance length measuring mechanism, the entrance identification reading mechanism, the slitting device, the feed port length measuring mechanism, and the data display screen.

[0005] The entrance length measuring mechanism and the outlet length measuring mechanism both use a wire meter, the entrance identification reading mechanism uses machine vision to obtain cable parameter information, the slitting device uses a cutter, the intelligent control system uses a PLC programmable logic controller, and the data display screen uses a touch screen.

[0006] Furthermore, the wire meter counter includes a fixed plate, a fixed bracket, a cable organizing column, a clamping rod, a metering device, and a roller. The fixed plate is fixedly installed at the feed port or the material outlet, the fixed bracket is installed on one side of the fixed plate, there are two cable organizing columns, which are respectively fixedly installed above the fixed bracket, the clamping rod is rotatably connected to the fixed plate, the metering device is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the fixed plate, and is located on the other side of the fixed plate. The metering device uses an encoder, and the roller is connected to the output shaft of the encoder.

[0007] Furthermore, the storage mechanism includes a cable placement platform, a cable storage mechanism, and a movable guide rail. A movable wheel is provided below the cable placement platform, and the movable wheel moves left and right on the movable guide rail. There are multiple cable storage mechanisms, which are fixedly installed on the cable placement platform.

[0008] The cable storage mechanism includes a cable reel, a left cable reel fixing bracket, a right cable reel fixing bracket, and a rotating shaft. The left cable reel fixing bracket and the right cable reel fixing bracket are respectively fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the cable placement platform. The rotating shaft passes through the fixing holes on the left cable reel fixing bracket and the right cable reel fixing bracket, and the cable reel is fixed on the rotating shaft.

[0009] Furthermore, the entrance identification reading mechanism includes an industrial camera, an industrial lens, and image processing software. The industrial lens is connected to the industrial camera, and the industrial camera is installed above the feed port. The industrial camera is connected to the communication interface of the computer to upload the image information to the image processing software.

[0010] Furthermore, a display screen is provided in front of the meter counting device to display the current meter counting quantity and the set required length. The meter counting device is also provided with a buzzer, which is installed on the upper surface of the meter counting device. An alarm circuit is also provided inside and connected to the buzzer.

[0011] Furthermore, the roller is tangent to the side of the fixed bracket, the front end of the clamping rod is fixedly connected to the clamping roller, the width of the groove between the roller and the clamping roller is adapted to the cable diameter, and the clamping rod is rotatably connected to one end of the fixed plate, and its position is fixed by a locking bolt.

[0012] Furthermore, a cable through hole is provided in the middle of the cable organizing column, and the hole size is adapted to the cable diameter.

[0013] Furthermore, the intelligent control system includes a PLC programmable logic controller and a computer. The PLC programmable logic controller is connected to the computer for communication. The entrance length measuring mechanism, entrance identification reading mechanism, storage device, slitting device, outlet length measuring mechanism, and data display screen are connected to the PLC programmable logic controller.

[0014] Furthermore, a motor is connected to the rotating shaft, and the motor is connected to a PLC programmable logic controller.

[0015] A management method for an intelligent cable asset management system includes a material feeding management method and a material taking management method, wherein the material feeding management method includes the following steps:

[0016] SR1: Determine whether the incoming cables are unopened cables with a fixed length. If so, directly input the cable information into the computer and display the increased quantity on the data display screen; if not, put them into the inlet of the management system and wait for storage;

[0017] SR2: The cable enters the warehouse from the feeding port, the entrance length measuring mechanism and the entrance identification reading mechanism are turned on, the entrance length measuring mechanism measures the length of the incoming cable, and the entrance identification reading mechanism obtains the information of the incoming cable. After the feeding is completed, the cable length and cable information are stored and the final length is displayed on the data display screen;

[0018] The material taking management method comprises the following steps:

[0019] SQ1: Determine whether the cable to be picked up is an unopened cable with a certain length. If so, directly input the cable information into the computer and display the reduced quantity on the data display screen; if not, put it into the pick-up port of the management system and wait for delivery;

[0020] SQ2: According to the information of the material-retrieving cable, the corresponding cable storage mechanism in the storage mechanism is moved to the material-retrieving port. At this time, the length measuring mechanism of the material-retrieving port is turned on, and the corresponding cable length is transmitted according to the material-retrieving length. When the preset length is reached, the slitting device works to cut the cable and complete the material-retrieving. At the same time, the length after material-retrieving is displayed on the data display screen.

[0021] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0022] 1. An intelligent cable asset management system, wherein the cable entry length measuring mechanism and the outlet length measuring mechanism both adopt a wire meter, which can realize accurate management of cable feeding and taking out at the meter level, and at the same time control the relevant actions of feeding and taking out through an intelligent control system, and display the real-time cable status on a data display screen for easy observation, thereby realizing refined management of cables, improving the efficiency of cable asset management, ensuring reliable and effective management of cable assets, and reducing costs.

[0023] 2. A management method for an intelligent cable asset management system, which standardizes the management process, clarifies the management methods for different actual material input and extraction situations, and further improves management efficiency and reduces management costs on the basis of ensuring effective asset management. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a warehouse of an intelligent cable asset management system proposed by the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of a warehouse of an intelligent cable asset management system proposed by the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cable storage mechanism of an intelligent cable asset management system proposed by the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a wire meter for an intelligent cable asset management system proposed by the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a cutting device for an intelligent cable asset management system proposed by the present invention.

[0029] Description of Reference Numerals

[0030] 1-feeding port, 2-storage mechanism, 21-cable placing platform, 211-moving wheel, 22-cable storage mechanism, 221-cable reel, 222-left cable reel fixing bracket, 223-right cable reel fixing bracket, 224-rotating shaft, 23-moving guide rail, 3-feeding port, 4-data display screen, 5-warehouse, 61-fixed plate, 62-fixed bracket, 63-cable sorting column, 631-cable passing hole, 64-clamping rod, 65-metering device, 66-roller, 67-clamping roller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The specific implementation of the present invention is described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0032] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification for people familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Any structural modification, change in proportional relationship or adjustment of size should still fall within the scope of the technical contents disclosed in the present invention without affecting the effects and purposes that can be achieved by the present invention.

[0033] At the same time, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" cited in this specification are only for the convenience of description and are not used to limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships should be regarded as the scope of implementation of the present invention without substantially changing the technical content.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, it shows a specific implementation mode of the present invention: an intelligent cable asset management system disclosed in the present invention comprises a feed port 1, an entrance length measuring mechanism, an entrance identification reading mechanism, a storage mechanism 2, a feed port 3, a slitting device, a feed port length measuring mechanism, a data display screen 4, and an intelligent control system. The feed port 1 and the feed port 3 are arranged on one side of a cable warehouse 5, the entrance length measuring mechanism is arranged at the feed port 1, the entrance identification reading mechanism is arranged at the feed port 1 side, located on one side of the entrance length measuring mechanism, the storage mechanism 2 is located in the cable warehouse 5, the feed port length measuring mechanism is arranged at the feed port 3, the slitting device is arranged on one side of the feed port 3, located at the length positioning point of the length measuring device, the data display screen 4 is installed on the side of the warehouse 5, located above the feed port 1 and the feed port 3, and the intelligent control system is installed in the warehouse 5, connecting the entrance length measuring mechanism, the entrance identification reading mechanism, the slitting device, the feed port length measuring mechanism, and the data display screen 4.

[0035] The entrance length measuring mechanism and the outlet length measuring mechanism both use a wire meter, the entrance identification reading mechanism uses machine vision to obtain cable parameter information, the slitting device uses a cutter, the intelligent control system uses a PLC programmable logic controller, and the data display screen 4 uses a touch screen.

[0036] In the present invention, Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 As shown, the intelligent cable asset management system can timely and accurately manage the input and output of electrical materials, measure the length of the input cable through the entrance length measuring mechanism, obtain the relevant product information of the input cable through the entrance identification reading mechanism, measure the length of the material taking line through the taking port length measuring mechanism, and cut the cable of corresponding length through the slitting device. The cable information in the warehouse can be displayed on the data display screen 4, which can be directly observed, reliably and effectively. The action processes of all mechanisms are managed in a unified and orderly manner through the intelligent control system, so as to realize the intelligent management of cable assets, improve management efficiency, ensure management quality, avoid the waste caused by traditional manual management, and save costs.

[0037] Specifically, the wire meter counter includes a fixed plate 61, a fixed bracket 62, a cable organizing column 63, a clamping rod 64, a metering device 65, and a roller 66. The fixed plate 61 is fixedly installed at the feed port 1 or the feed port 3, the fixed bracket 62 is installed on one side of the fixed plate 61, there are two cable organizing columns 63, which are respectively fixedly installed above the fixed bracket 62, the clamping rod 64 is rotatably connected to the fixed plate 61, and the metering device 65 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the fixed plate 61, located on the other side of the fixed plate 61, the metering device 65 adopts an encoder, and the roller 66 is connected to the output shaft of the encoder.

[0038] In the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, when in use, the cable is passed through a cable organizing column 63 and then clamped using a clamping rod 64, and then passed out from another cable organizing column 63. This ensures that the length measurement result is accurate during the feeding and unloading process of the cable. The rotation of the roller 66 drives the rotation of the internal encoder of the meter counting device 65 to achieve the measurement of the cable length. The measurement result is accurate and meter-level precise measurement is achieved.

[0039] Specifically, the storage mechanism 2 includes a cable placement platform 21, a cable storage mechanism 22, and a movable guide rail 23. A movable wheel 211 is provided below the cable placement platform 21. The movable wheel 211 moves left and right on the movable guide rail 23. There are multiple cable storage mechanisms 22, which are fixedly installed on the cable placement platform 21.

[0040] In the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, multiple sets of cable storage mechanisms 22 are placed on the cable placement platform 21 to achieve asset management of cables of different specifications and models. The cable placement platform 21 can move left and right on the moving guide rail 23 through the moving wheels 211 at the bottom thereof, and the cable reel 221 that needs to be fed or taken out is moved to the taking port 3 to facilitate taking out of the material, achieve orderly management, and improve asset management efficiency.

[0041] The cable storage mechanism 22 includes a cable reel 221, a left cable reel fixing bracket 222, a right cable reel fixing bracket 223, and a rotating shaft 224. The left cable reel fixing bracket 222 and the right cable reel fixing bracket 223 are respectively fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the cable placement platform 21. The rotating shaft 224 passes through the fixing holes on the left cable reel fixing bracket 222 and the right cable reel fixing bracket 223. The cable reel 221 is fixed on the rotating shaft 224.

[0042] Specifically, a motor is connected to the rotating shaft 224, and the motor is connected to a PLC programmable logic controller.

[0043] In the present invention, Figure 3 As shown, the cable drum 221 passes through a rotating shaft 224 which is rotatably connected to a left cable drum fixing bracket 222 and a right cable drum fixing bracket 223. The rotating shaft 224 can be rotated by a motor to realize the feeding or taking out of the cable. The motor is controlled by a PLC programmable logic controller to realize intelligent management.

[0044] Specifically, the entrance identification reading mechanism includes an industrial camera, an industrial lens, and image processing software. The industrial lens is connected to the industrial camera, and the industrial camera is installed above the feed port 1. The industrial camera is connected to the communication interface of the computer to upload the image information to the image processing software.

[0045] In the present invention, the entry identification reading mechanism acquires the cable information through machine vision, can accurately acquire the cable parameter information, avoids manual intervention, and improves the asset management efficiency.

[0046] Specifically, a display screen is provided in front of the meter counting device 65 to display the current meter counting quantity and the set required length. The meter counting device is also provided with a buzzer, which is installed on the upper surface of the meter counting device. An alarm circuit is also provided inside and connected to the buzzer.

[0047] In the present invention, corresponding data is displayed on the display screen, so that the information of the feeding length and the taking-out length can be known in real time. At the same time, a buzzer is provided to remind the taking-out personnel when the taking-out length is about to be reached, which makes the use more flexible and improves the efficiency.

[0048] Specifically, the roller 66 is tangent to the side of the fixed bracket 62, and the front end of the clamping rod 64 is fixedly connected to a clamping roller 67. The groove width of the roller 66 and the clamping roller 67 is adapted to the cable diameter. The clamping rod 64 is rotatably connected to one end of the fixed plate 61, and its position is fixed by a locking bolt.

[0049] In the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the groove width of the clamping roller 67 and the roller 66 is adapted to the cable diameter, which is convenient for clamping the cable. The clamping rod 64 falls above the roller 66 under the action of gravity, and the clamping roller 67 at its front end firmly fixes the cable, which is convenient for length measurement and ensures the accuracy of the measurement result.

[0050] Specifically, a cable through hole 631 is opened in the middle of the cable organizing column 63, and the hole size is adapted to the cable diameter to ensure the effective passage of the cable.

[0051] Specifically, the intelligent control system includes a PLC programmable logic controller and a computer. The PLC programmable logic controller is connected to the computer for communication. The entrance length measuring mechanism, entrance identification reading mechanism, storage device, slitting device, outlet length measuring mechanism, and data display screen 4 are connected to the PLC programmable logic controller.

[0052] In the present invention, the control of the asset management system is realized through PLC, which is reliable and effective, and the efficiency of cable asset management is improved.

[0053] A management method for an intelligent cable asset management system includes a material feeding management method and a material taking management method, wherein the material feeding management method includes the following steps:

[0054] SR1: Determine whether the incoming cable is an unopened cable with a fixed length. If so, directly input the cable information into the computer and display the increased quantity on the data display screen; if not, put it into the inlet 1 of the management system and wait for storage;

[0055] SR2: The cable enters the warehouse 5 from the feed port 1, the entry length measuring mechanism and the entry identification reading mechanism are turned on, the entry length measuring mechanism measures the length of the incoming cable, and the entry identification reading mechanism obtains the information of the incoming cable. After the feeding is completed, the cable length and cable information are stored and the final length is displayed on the data display screen 4;

[0056] The material taking management method comprises the following steps:

[0057] SQ1: Determine whether the cable to be picked up is an unopened cable with a determined length. If so, directly input the cable information into the computer and display the reduced quantity on the data display screen; if not, put it into the pick-up port 3 of the management system and wait for delivery;

[0058] SQ2: According to the information of the material picking cable, the corresponding cable storage mechanism in the storage mechanism is moved to the material picking port 3. At this time, the length measuring mechanism of the material picking port is turned on, and the corresponding cable length is transmitted according to the material picking length. When the preset length is reached, the cutting device works to cut the cable and complete the material picking. At the same time, the length after material picking is displayed on the data display screen 4.

[0059] In the present invention, the management method standardizes the management process, clarifies the management method for different actual material input and material extraction situations, and further improves management efficiency and reduces management costs on the basis of ensuring effective asset management.

[0060] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of ordinary technicians in this field without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

[0061] Many other changes and modifications may be made without departing from the concept and scope of the present invention.It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent cable asset management system, characterized in that: The cable storage device comprises a feed port (1), an entry length measuring mechanism, an entry identification reading mechanism, a storage mechanism (2), a feed port (3), a slitting device, a feed port length measuring mechanism, a data display screen (4), and an intelligent control system. The feed port (1) and the feed port (3) are arranged on one side of a cable warehouse (5). The entry length measuring mechanism is arranged at the feed port (1). The entry identification reading mechanism is arranged above the feed port (1) and located on one side of the entry length measuring mechanism. The storage mechanism (2) is located in the cable warehouse (5). The feed port length measuring mechanism is arranged at the feed port (3). The slitting device is arranged on one side of the feed port (3) and located at a length positioning point of the length measuring mechanism. The data display screen (4) is installed on the side of the warehouse (5) and located above the feed port (1) and the feed port (3). The intelligent control system is installed in the warehouse (5) and is connected to the entry length measuring mechanism, the entry identification reading mechanism, the slitting device, the feed port length measuring mechanism, and the data display screen (4). The inlet length measuring mechanism and the outlet length measuring mechanism both use a wire meter, the inlet identification reading mechanism uses machine vision to obtain cable parameter information, the slitting device uses a cutter, the intelligent control system uses a PLC programmable logic controller, and the data display screen (4) uses a touch screen.

2. An intelligent cable asset management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wire meter counter comprises a fixed plate (61), a fixed bracket (62), a cable tidying column (63), a clamping rod (64), a metering device (65), and a roller (66). The fixed plate (61) is fixedly mounted at a material inlet (1) or a material outlet (3). The fixed bracket (62) is mounted on one side of the fixed plate (61). There are two cable tidying columns (63), which are respectively fixedly mounted above the fixed bracket (62). The clamping rod (64) is rotatably connected to the fixed plate (61). The metering device (65) is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the fixed plate (61) and is located on the other side of the fixed plate (61). The metering device (65) adopts an encoder, and the roller (66) is connected to the output shaft of the encoder.

3. The intelligent cable asset management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage mechanism (2) comprises a cable placement platform (21), a cable storage mechanism (22), and a movable guide rail (23); a movable wheel (211) is arranged below the cable placement platform (21); the movable wheel (211) moves left and right on the movable guide rail (23); and the cable storage mechanism (22) has a plurality of members, which are fixedly mounted on the cable placement platform (21); The cable storage mechanism (22) comprises a cable drum (221), a left cable drum fixing bracket (222), a right cable drum fixing bracket (223), and a rotating shaft (224); the left cable drum fixing bracket (222) and the right cable drum fixing bracket (223) are respectively fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the cable placement platform (21); the rotating shaft (224) passes through fixing holes on the left cable drum fixing bracket (222) and the right cable drum fixing bracket (223); and the cable drum (221) is fixed on the rotating shaft (224).

4. The intelligent cable asset management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The entrance identification reading mechanism comprises an industrial camera, an industrial lens, and image processing software. The industrial lens is connected to the industrial camera. The industrial camera is installed above the feed port (1). The industrial camera is connected to a communication interface of a computer to upload image information to the image processing software.

5. The intelligent cable asset management system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The meter counting device (65) is provided with a display screen in front thereof, which displays the current meter count and the set required length. The meter counting device is also provided with a buzzer, which is mounted on the upper surface of the meter counting device. An alarm circuit is also provided inside the device, which is connected to the buzzer.

6. The intelligent cable asset management system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The roller (66) is tangent to the side surface of the fixed bracket (62); the front end of the clamping rod (64) is fixedly connected to a clamping roller (67); the width of the grooves of the roller (66) and the clamping roller (67) is adapted to the diameter of the cable; the clamping rod (64) is rotatably connected to one end of the fixed plate (61) and its position is fixed by a locking bolt.

7. The intelligent cable asset management system according to claim 2, characterized in that: A cable through hole (631) is provided in the middle of the cable tidying column (63), and the hole diameter is adapted to the cable diameter.

8. The intelligent cable asset management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent control system comprises a PLC programmable logic controller and a computer. The PLC programmable logic controller is connected to the computer for communication. The entrance length measuring mechanism, the entrance identification reading mechanism, the storage device, the slitting device, the outlet length measuring mechanism, and the data display screen (4) are connected to the PLC programmable logic controller.

9. The intelligent cable asset management system according to claim 3, characterized in that: A motor is connected to the rotating shaft (224), and the motor is connected to a PLC programmable logic controller.

10. A management method for an intelligent cable asset management system, characterized in that: The method comprises a feeding management method and a taking management method, wherein the feeding management method comprises the following steps: SR1: Determine whether the incoming cable is an unopened cable of a certain length. If so, directly input the cable information into the computer and display the increased quantity on the data display screen; if not, put it into the inlet (1) of the management system and wait for storage; SR2: The cable enters the warehouse (5) from the feed port (1), the entry length measuring mechanism and the entry identification reading mechanism are turned on, the entry length measuring mechanism measures the length of the incoming cable, and the entry identification reading mechanism obtains the information of the incoming cable. After the feeding is completed, the cable length and cable information are stored and the final length is displayed on the data display screen (4); The material taking management method comprises the following steps: SQ1: Determine whether the cable to be picked up is an unopened cable of a certain length. If so, directly input the cable information into the computer and display the reduced quantity on the data display screen; if not, put it into the pick-up port (3) of the management system and wait for delivery; SQ2: According to the information of the material-retrieving cable, the corresponding cable storage mechanism in the storage mechanism is moved to the material-retrieving port (3). At this time, the length measuring mechanism of the material-retrieving port is turned on, and the corresponding cable length is transmitted according to the material-retrieving length. When the preset length is reached, the slitting device works to cut the cable, and the material-retrieving is completed. At the same time, the length after the material-retrieving is displayed on the data display screen (4).

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