Material management cabinet

Abstract

The invention discloses a material management cabinet. Comprising a drawer type material cabinet, a plurality of material boxes which are arranged on the drawer type material cabinet and can be opened and closed independently, a control unit arranged on the drawer type material cabinet, and an interaction unit which is arranged on the side face of the drawer type material cabinet and electrically connected with the control unit. The electronic locks are arranged at box doors of all the material boxes on the drawer type material cabinet and electrically connected with the control unit, and the state display units are arranged on all the material boxes and used for displaying the opening or closing state of the material boxes. The state display unit is electrically connected with the control unit; the interaction unit comprises a touch screen and an electronic tag reading unit arranged on one side of the touch screen; each material box is used for storing materials corresponding to the material box, and the materials carry electronic tags. During use, a user does not need to repeatedly run between a computer and a material storage area, time and labor are saved, and the material taking and placing efficiency can be effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of material management, and particularly relates to a material management cabinet. Background Art

[0002] Although there are already some material management systems on the market currently, there are many problems in their actual applications; there are obvious shortcomings in the aspect of material searching in the existing systems. For example, most of the existing material cabinets only have the function of storing materials, and the storage locations and quantities of the materials need to be recorded by users at all times for subsequent use. Usually, people record the material information in a computer, and then look it up and retrieve the materials when they need to use them. Therefore, people often need to shuttle back and forth between the computer and the material storage area to confirm the information or find the correct materials, and cannot accurately search for materials in the material storage area, which is not only time-consuming and laborious, but also inefficient. Especially when there are a large number of material types and quantities, it is more likely to make mistakes.

[0003] More critically, for university laboratories, relevant personnel often lack sufficient understanding and experience in material management during the initial learning stage. Facing a dazzling array of components and materials, they often feel at a loss, which not only affects their learning efficiency, but also dampens their learning enthusiasm and initiative to a certain extent. Therefore, how to design an economical, practical, efficient and convenient material management system to help relevant personnel quickly and accurately find the required materials and improve their learning efficiency and practical ability has become an urgent problem to be solved currently. Summary of the Invention

[0004] By providing a material management cabinet, the present application solves the technical problem in the prior art that users often need to shuttle back and forth between the computer and the material storage area, which is not only time-consuming and laborious, but also inefficient; and achieves the technical effect that users do not need to shuttle back and forth between the computer and the material storage area, which is not only time-saving and labor-saving, but also improves the efficiency of retrieving and placing materials.

[0005] To solve the above technical problem, a technical solution adopted by the present invention is: to provide a material management cabinet, including a drawer-type material cabinet, a plurality of independently openable and closable material boxes arranged on the drawer-type material cabinet, a control unit arranged on the drawer-type material cabinet, an interaction unit arranged on the side of the drawer-type material cabinet and electrically connected to the control unit, an electronic lock arranged at the door of each material box on the drawer-type material cabinet and electrically connected to the control unit, and a status display unit arranged on each material box and used for displaying the open or closed state of the material box; the status display unit is electrically connected to the control unit; the interaction unit includes a touch screen and an electronic tag reading unit arranged on one side of the touch screen; each of the material boxes is used for storing the corresponding material, and the material carries an electronic tag.

[0006] Further, a counter and a transmission unit connected to the output end of the counter are arranged inside the material box, and the transmission unit is electrically connected to the control unit for transmitting the data of the counter to the control unit in real time.

[0007] Further, the counter includes at least any one of a mechanical counter, an optoelectronic counter, and an electromagnetic counter.

[0008] Further, an identity recognition unit is also arranged on the interaction unit.

[0009] Further, the identity recognition unit includes at least any one of a fingerprint recognition device, a facial recognition device, and a password recognition device. The identity recognition unit is used to identify the identity of the user taking and placing materials, and the identity recognition unit is electrically connected to both the interaction unit and the control unit.

[0010] Further, the material box is composed of horizontal and vertical partition boards, and the heights of multiple material boxes are the same.

[0011] Further, a detection unit is arranged inside the material box, and the detection unit is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0012] Further, the detection unit includes a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a gas sensor, and the temperature sensor, the humidity sensor, and the gas sensor are electrically connected to both the interaction unit and the control unit.

[0013] Further, the material box is enclosed by horizontal and vertical partition boards, and the heights of multiple material boxes are the same.

[0014] A material management cabinet of the present invention realizes efficient management through the control unit integrating ESP32-S3 and ESP8266-12F chips, provides an intuitive operation interface in combination with the interaction unit; introduces an identity recognition unit to ensure the security and multiple supervision of material access; the system is equipped with an electronic lock and a status display unit corresponding to each material box to realize the controllable opening and closing of the material box and status identification, facilitating quick positioning; at the same time, the control unit supports cloud data synchronization to ensure the real-time update and cross-device consistency of material information, improves management efficiency, and effectively solves the technical problem that in the prior art, users often need to run back and forth between the computer and the material storage area, which is not only time-consuming and laborious but also inefficient; thus achieving the technical effect that users do not need to run back and forth between the computer and the material storage area, which is not only time-saving and labor-saving but also improves the efficiency of taking and placing materials. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the material management system of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the electronic lock of the material management system of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the counter of the material management system of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the detection unit of the material management system of the present invention.

[0019] The meanings of the reference numerals in the drawings are as follows: control unit 1; interaction unit 2; identity recognition unit 3; fingerprint recognition device 31; face recognition device 32; password recognition device 33; electronic lock 41; status display unit 42; electronic tag reading unit 5; counter 6; drawer-type material cabinet 7; material box 71; detection unit 8; temperature sensor 81; humidity sensor 82; gas sensor 83. Detailed implementation manners

[0020] The following is further described through specific implementation manners:

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the present invention provides a material management cabinet, including a drawer-type material cabinet 7, a plurality of independently openable and closable material boxes 71 provided on the drawer-type material cabinet, a control unit 1, an interaction unit 2, an identity recognition unit 3, an electronic lock 41, a status display unit 42, an electronic tag reading unit 5, and a counter 6. Each material box 71 is used to store the corresponding material, and the material carries an electronic tag. In this embodiment, the material box 71 is composed of horizontal and vertical partitions, and the heights of the plurality of material boxes 71 are the same. The sizes of the material boxes 71 in the drawer-type material cabinet 7 can be the same. For example, the length of each material box 71 is 45 cm to 65 cm, and the width is 35 cm to 55 cm; the specific specifications of each material box 71 are selected according to actual needs. The control unit 1 is provided on the drawer-type material cabinet 7, and the interaction unit 2 is provided on the side of the drawer-type material cabinet 7 and is electrically connected to the control unit 1. The interaction unit 2 is provided on the side of the drawer-type material cabinet 7 and is electrically connected to the control unit 1. The number of electronic locks 41 is the same as the number of material boxes 71 and they are in one-to-one correspondence. The electronic lock 41 is provided at the door of the corresponding material box 71 and is electrically connected to the control unit 1. The number of status display units 42 is the same as the number of material boxes 71 and they are in one-to-one correspondence. The status display unit 42 is provided on the door of the corresponding material box 71 and is used to display the open or closed state of the material box 71, and the status display unit 42 is electrically connected to the control unit 1.

[0022] Specifically, the interaction unit 2 includes a touch screen and an electronic tag reading unit 5 disposed on one side of the touch screen, and the user operates through the interaction unit 2. An identity recognition unit 3 is also provided on the interaction unit 2, and the identity recognition unit 3 is used to identify the identity of the user who picks up and places materials. The identity recognition unit 3 can be any one or more of a fingerprint recognition device 31, a face recognition device 32, and a password recognition device 33. The identity recognition unit 3 is used to identify the identity of the user who picks up and places materials, and the identity recognition unit 3 is electrically connected to both the interaction unit 2 and the control unit 1. When using, the user needs to log in through identity authentication and can pick up the corresponding materials after obtaining authorization, so as to achieve the safety of material picking and multiple supervision of material picking. In addition, other multiple protection and unlocking devices can be equipped for multiple supervision, and the specific identification method is selected according to actual needs. It should be noted that the control unit 1 can use an ESP32-S3 embedded chip as the main MCU and an ESP8266-12F as the slave MCU. The identity recognition unit 3 can be a status indicator light, and the status indicator light can have multiple indication modes such as strobing, blue light, or red light.

[0023] The electronic tag reading unit 5 is connected to the control unit 1. The user can input the information of the picked-up and placed materials in the corresponding material box 71 into the control unit 1 through the electronic tag reading unit 5, and the information of the materials in each material box 71 can be displayed through the interaction unit 2. The material information can at least include the name, model specification, quantity, and single quantity information of the material. For materials with a shelf life, the corresponding material information of this kind of material can also include the identification and recording of information such as material batch, production date, and shelf life, so as to better track and manage the flow process of materials.

[0024] Specifically, when a staff member needs to pick up the materials in a certain material box 71, by selecting on the interaction unit 2, the status display unit 42 on the corresponding material box 71 can give a strobing or other prompt to facilitate the staff member to quickly find the corresponding material box 7. When the staff member opens and then closes the material box 71, the status display unit 42 returns to the silent state. The staff member then uses the electronic tag reading unit 5 to read the electronic tag information of the taken-out materials, and at this time, the information of the corresponding materials in the interaction unit 2 is updated. When a staff member needs to store the materials in a certain material box 71, by selecting on the interaction unit 2, the staff member then uses the electronic tag reading unit 5 to read the electronic tag information of the stored materials, and then the status display unit 42 on the corresponding material box 71 can give a blue light display prompt to facilitate the staff member to quickly find the corresponding material box 71. When the staff member opens and then closes the material box 71, the status display unit 42 returns to the silent state, and at this time, the information of the corresponding materials in the interaction unit 2 is updated.

[0025] Inside the material box 71, a counter 6 and a transmission unit (not shown in the figure) connected to the output end of the counter 6 are provided. The transmission unit is electrically connected to the control unit 1 for transmitting the data of the counter 6 to the control unit 1 in real time. The counter 6 is used to monitor the actual quantity of the materials inside the material box 71. When the material quantity is too low, the control unit 1 will trigger an alarm and send a notice to relevant personnel for replenishment. The counter 6 includes at least any one of a mechanical counter, an optoelectronic counter, and an electromagnetic counter. In this embodiment, an electromagnetic counter is adopted. Specifically, the electromagnetic induction head is installed at the outlet of the material box 71. When the material passes through the induction head, an induced electromotive force will be generated. The signal output end of this signal is connected to the signal input interface of the transmission unit through a wire, and the transmission unit thus realizes the real-time transmission of data.

[0026] It should be noted that the control unit 1 can achieve cloud data synchronization to ensure that the data viewed and modified by users on different devices can be updated in real time, improving management efficiency. When the material information in the control unit 1 changes (such as materials being taken, added, etc.), the control unit 1 will synchronize the latest information to the cloud or other relevant devices. In this way, no matter where the staff views the material information, they can obtain the latest data.

[0027] In this embodiment, a detection unit 8 is provided inside the material box 71. The detection unit 8 is electrically connected to the control unit 1. The detection unit 8 includes a temperature sensor 81, a humidity sensor 82, and a gas sensor 83. The temperature sensor 81, the humidity sensor 82, and the gas sensor 83 are all electrically connected to the interaction unit 2 and the control unit 1. Specifically, for the temperature sensor 81, it can be installed at the middle position on the inner side of the material box 71 through a special metal fixing clip. The metal fixing clip is made of a temperature-resistant and elastic material, which can closely fit the box wall to ensure that the temperature sensor is in full contact with the box wall to accurately sense the internal temperature change. The sensor probe part slightly protrudes from the fixing clip to avoid measurement errors caused by direct contact with the box wall. The humidity sensor 82 is installed at the corner near the top on the inner side of the material box 71, using a magnetic mounting base. The magnetic part of the mounting base firmly adsorbs on the inner wall of the metal material box. The humidity sensor 82 can be conveniently embedded in the card slot of the mounting base and fixed. A sealing rubber ring is provided around the card slot to prevent external moisture from entering through the mounting gap and affecting the measurement accuracy. Its wire is also connected to the interaction unit 2 and the control unit 1 along the wire groove, and waterproof treatment is done at the connection end of the wire and the sensor to ensure the reliability of the connection in a high-humidity environment. The gas sensor 83 is fixed near the ventilation opening at the bottom on the inner side of the material box 71 and is installed with the help of an adjustable-angle plastic bracket. The bracket is fixed to the box wall by screws, and the gas sensor is installed on the rotating arm of the bracket, and its angle can be adjusted according to actual needs to better detect the gas components inside the box.

[0028] Specifically, when a certain material has requirements for the storage environment (temperature, humidity) or there is a gas leakage situation with the material, the detection unit 8 in the material box 71 where the material is located can be turned on. When the environmental parameters in the material box 71 where the material is located are abnormal, the interaction unit 2 sends an alarm message, and at the same time, the status display unit 42 on the corresponding material box 71 can perform red light display for prompting, so as to facilitate the staff to quickly find the corresponding material box 71 for processing. Additionally, a temperature adjustment unit and a humidity adjustment unit can be provided inside the drawer-type material cabinet 7, and the temperature or humidity in each material box 71 can be adjusted individually.

[0029] During use, the administrator first initializes the system through the interaction unit 2 and sets the basic information of each material box 71, such as material name, model specification, quantity, etc. The electronic tag reading unit 5 pairs with the electronic tags of each material to ensure that each material box 71 has a unique electronic tag corresponding to it. When a user needs to use a material, first, the user performs identity authentication through the identity recognition unit 3, such as fingerprint recognition, face recognition, or password input. After successful authentication, the user obtains the access permission to the system and can start operating. The user selects the material box 71 to be retrieved through the operation interface on the interaction unit 2; after the system receives the selection signal, it controls the corresponding status display unit 42 to perform stroboscopic or other methods of prompting to help the user quickly locate the target material box 71; the corresponding electronic lock 41 automatically opens, and the relevant personnel retrieve the material from the material box 71.

[0030] When the user retrieves the material from the material box 71, the electronic tag reading unit 5 reads the electronic tag information of the material and sends it to the control unit 1. The control unit 1 updates the material quantity according to the read information and displays the latest material information in real-time through the interaction unit 2; at the same time, the counter 6 monitors the material quantity in the material box 71 in real-time. When the quantity is lower or higher than the preset threshold, it sends an alarm message to the control unit 1. After receiving the alarm message, the control unit 1 triggers the alarm system and sends a notification to the relevant personnel. The control unit 1 realizes the cloud data synchronization function to ensure that the data viewed and modified by the user on different devices can be updated in real-time. When the material information changes (such as the material is retrieved, added, etc.), the system synchronizes the latest information to the cloud or other relevant devices.

[0031] Through automated and intelligent management methods, manual intervention and error rates are reduced, and the efficiency and accuracy of material management are improved. The material information is updated and displayed in real time, helping users quickly understand the material status and make correct decisions; through the dual guarantee of the identity recognition unit 3 and the electronic lock 41, it is ensured that only authorized users can access and operate the material box 71, improving the security of materials. The combined use of the electronic tag reading unit 5 and the counter 6 can promptly detect situations such as illegal access or damage to materials and trigger the alarm system, further enhancing the security of materials; the electronic tag reading unit 5 can read the electronic tag information of materials and encode and associate it with the material information, realizing the tracking and management of materials. Through the cloud data synchronization function, users can view and modify material information on different devices, realizing data sharing and collaborative management. The interaction unit 2 provides an intuitive operation interface and real-time material information display function, facilitating user operation and viewing; the stroboscopic prompt function of the status display unit 42 helps users quickly locate the target material box 71, improving the operation efficiency of users. By identifying the material box 71 that needs to be picked up and placed through the status display unit 42, users can confirm information and find the correct materials without having to run back and forth between the computer and the material storage area.

[0032] The above are only embodiments of the present invention, and common knowledge such as specific structures and characteristics known in the solution is not described in detail here. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the structure of the present invention, several deformations and improvements can be made, which should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention, and these will not affect the implementation effect of the present invention and the practicality of the present invention.

Claims

1. A material management cabinet, comprising a drawer-type material cabinet (7), and a plurality of independently openable and closable material boxes (71) arranged on the drawer-type material cabinet (7), each material box being used to store corresponding materials, the materials carrying electronic tags, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a control unit (1) arranged on a drawer-type material cabinet (7), an interaction unit (2) arranged on the side of the drawer-type material cabinet (7) and electrically connected to the control unit (1), an electronic lock (41) arranged on the door of each material box (71) on the drawer-type material cabinet (7) and electrically connected to the control unit (1), and a status display unit (42) arranged on each material box (71) and used to display the open or closed state of the material box (71); the status display unit (42) is electrically connected to the control unit (1); and the interaction unit (2) comprises a touch screen and an electronic tag reading unit (5).

2. The material management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A counter (6) and a transmission unit connected to an output end of the counter (6) are arranged inside the material box (71); the transmission unit is electrically connected to the control unit (1) for transmitting data of the counter (6) to the control unit (1) in real time.

3. The material management cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The counter (6) includes at least one of a mechanical counter, a photoelectric counter, and an electromagnetic counter.

4. The material management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interaction unit (2) also includes an identity recognition unit (3).

5. The material management cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The identity recognition unit (3) comprises at least one of a fingerprint recognition device (31), a facial recognition device (32), and a password recognition device (33). The identity recognition unit (3) is used to identify the user who takes or places materials. The identity recognition unit (3) is electrically connected to the interaction unit (2) and the control unit (1).

6. The material management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material box (71) is formed by enclosing horizontal and vertical partitions, and a plurality of the material boxes (71) have the same height.

7. The material management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A detection unit (8) is arranged in the material box (71), and the detection unit (8) is electrically connected to the control unit (1).

8. The material management cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The detection unit (8) comprises a temperature sensor (81), a humidity sensor (82) and a gas sensor (83); the temperature sensor (81), the humidity sensor (82) and the gas sensor (83) are all electrically connected to the interaction unit (2) and the control unit (1).

9. The material management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material box (71) is formed by enclosing horizontal and vertical partitions, and a plurality of the material boxes (71) have the same height.

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