Intelligent material cabinet

Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent material cabinet. The intelligent material cabinet comprises a material storage structure and an outer cover arranged outside the material storage structure. The front face of the outer cover is provided with a human eye recognition module, a display module, a feeding and discharging port, a waste inlet, a waste taking-out port, a code scanning module and an outer monitoring module. The material storage structure comprises a supporting frame, a material storing and taking module, a front stock bin module, a rear stock bin module, a weighing module and a control module, the material storing and taking module is arranged in the middle of the supporting frame, the front stock bin module and the rear stock bin module are arranged on the two sides of the material storing and taking module, and the weighing module is arranged at the bottom of the supporting frame and corresponds to the feeding and discharging port. The control module is fixedly connected with the supporting frame; the material storing and taking module, the weighing module, the human eye recognition module, the display module, the code scanning module and the external monitoring module are electrically connected with the control module. According to the intelligent material cabinet, automatic management of the material storing and taking process is achieved, the working efficiency is improved, and the safety of materials is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of intelligent technology, specifically to an intelligent material cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industrial and commercial environments, the efficiency of materials management directly impacts a company's security, confidentiality, productivity, and cost control. With the rapid development of technologies such as the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, fully intelligent material storage cabinets (warehouses) have emerged. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the technical problems mentioned above, this invention provides an intelligent material cabinet that enables automated management of the material storage and retrieval process, reducing manual operation time and error probability, thereby improving overall work efficiency. Furthermore, by implementing strict access control and real-time monitoring, it can effectively prevent unauthorized access and ensure material safety. At the same time, it can accurately analyze and provide timely warnings, helping enterprises optimize inventory levels and reduce unnecessary inventory costs.

[0004] This invention provides an intelligent material cabinet, including a material storage structure and an outer cover fixedly installed outside the material storage structure. The front center of the outer cover, from top to bottom, is arranged with a human eye recognition module, a display module, an inlet / outlet, a waste inlet, and a waste outlet. A safety light curtain is installed inside the inlet / outlet, and a barcode scanning module is located on one side of the inlet / outlet. An external monitoring module is located on one side of the human eye recognition module. The material storage structure includes a support frame, a material storage and retrieval module, a front hopper module, a rear hopper module, a weighing module, and a control module. The material storage and retrieval... The module is located in the middle of the support frame and extends along the length of the support frame. The front hopper module and the rear hopper module are respectively located on both sides of the material storage and retrieval module. The weighing module is located at the bottom of the support frame near the front of the outer cover, and the weighing module corresponds to the inlet and outlet. The control module is fixedly connected to the support frame. The material storage and retrieval module, the weighing module, the human eye recognition module, the display module, the safety light curtain, the barcode scanning module, and the external monitoring module are all electrically connected to the control module.

[0005] In a preferred embodiment of the intelligent material cabinet provided by the present invention, both the front hopper module and the rear hopper module include a pallet storage rack and a plurality of pallets disposed in the pallet storage rack, wherein the plurality of pallets are distributed in a rectangular array.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the intelligent material cabinet provided by the present invention, the material storage and retrieval module includes a translational X-axis guide rail, a lifting Z-axis guide rail, and a robotic arm. The translational X-axis guide rail is symmetrically arranged at the top and bottom middle of the support frame along the length direction of the support frame. A first lead screw extending along the length direction of the support frame is rotatably arranged inside the translational X-axis guide rail. An X-axis drive motor is provided at one end of the translational X-axis guide rail located at the bottom of the support frame, and the output shaft of the X-axis drive motor is drivenly connected to the first lead screw. Connecting blocks are respectively provided at both ends of the lifting Z-axis guide rail, and the connecting blocks are respectively threadedly rotatably connected to the first lead screw. A second lead screw extending along the height direction of the support frame is rotatably arranged inside the lifting Z-axis guide rail, and a Z-axis drive motor is provided on the lower connecting block. The output shaft of the Z-axis drive motor is drivenly connected to the second lead screw. The robotic arm is threadedly rotatably connected to the second lead screw. The X-axis drive motor, the Z-axis drive motor, and the robotic arm are respectively electrically connected to the control module.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the intelligent material cabinet provided by the present invention, the robotic arm includes a mounting bracket, a Y-axis drive mechanism, a pallet moving frame, and a gear and rack mechanism. One end of the mounting bracket is rotatably connected to the second lead screw. The Y-axis drive mechanism is fixedly disposed at the bottom of the mounting bracket. The output shaft of the Y-axis drive mechanism is provided with a transmission gear. The pallet moving frame is disposed at the top of the mounting bracket. The gear and rack mechanism is disposed at the bottom of the pallet moving frame and meshes with the transmission gear.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the intelligent material cabinet provided by the present invention, the X-axis drive motor, the Z-axis drive motor and the Y-axis drive mechanism are all stepper motors.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the intelligent material cabinet provided by the present invention, the weighing module includes a pallet support, an electronic scale, an electronic scale bracket, and a waste bin. The pallet support is located on top of the electronic scale, the electronic scale is fixedly mounted on top of the electronic scale bracket, the bottom of the electronic scale bracket is fixedly connected to the support frame, the waste bin is located below the electronic scale, and the top opening of the waste bin corresponds to the waste inlet. The end of the waste bin near the front of the outer cover corresponds to the waste outlet. The electronic scale is electrically connected to the control module.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the intelligent material cabinet provided by the present invention, the tray support is provided with symmetrical blocks on both sides of the end near the front of the outer cover, and guide blocks are provided on both sides of the end away from the front of the outer cover.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the intelligent material cabinet provided by the present invention, the weighing module further includes a full material detection sensor, which is disposed near the top opening of the waste bin and fixedly connected to the electronic scale bracket, and the full material detection sensor is electrically connected to the control module.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the intelligent material cabinet provided by the present invention, an internal monitoring module is provided on one side of the top of the support frame, and the internal monitoring module is electrically connected to the control module.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the intelligent material cabinet provided by the present invention, an exhaust fan is provided on the back of the outer cover, a three-color alarm light is provided on the top of the outer cover, and multiple sets of casters are provided on the bottom of the support frame. The exhaust fan and the three-color alarm light are electrically connected to the control module.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the intelligent material cabinet provided by this invention has the following beneficial effects: By controlling the operation of the material storage and retrieval module and the weighing module through the control module, the material storage and retrieval process is automated, reducing the time and error probability of manual operation, thereby improving the overall work efficiency. Furthermore, through the human eye recognition module, display module, barcode scanning module and external monitoring module, strict access control and real-time monitoring are achieved, which can effectively prevent unauthorized access behavior and ensure the safety of materials. At the same time, it can accurately analyze and provide timely warnings, which can help enterprises optimize inventory levels and reduce unnecessary inventory costs. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. 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 effort, wherein: Figure 1 This is an external view of the intelligent material cabinet provided by the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the internal structure of the intelligent material cabinet. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A top view of the intelligent material cabinet shown; Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the material storage and retrieval module. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the robotic arm. Figure 6 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the weighing module. Figure 7 This is a structural block diagram of the intelligent material cabinet provided by the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 7 ,in, Figure 1 This is an external view of the intelligent material cabinet provided by the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the internal structure of the intelligent material cabinet. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A top view of the intelligent material cabinet shown; Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the material storage and retrieval module. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the robotic arm. Figure 6 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the weighing module. Figure 7 This is a structural block diagram of the intelligent material cabinet provided by the present invention. The intelligent material cabinet includes a material storage structure and an outer cover 11 fixedly installed outside the material storage structure. On the front center of the outer cover 11, from top to bottom, are arranged a human eye recognition module 111, a display module 112, an inlet / outlet 113, a waste inlet 114, and a waste outlet 115. A safety light curtain 1131 is provided inside the inlet / outlet 113. A barcode scanning module 116 is provided on one side of the inlet / outlet 113, and an external monitoring module 117 is provided on one side of the human eye recognition module 111. The material storage structure includes a support frame 12, a material storage and retrieval module 13, a front hopper module 14, a rear hopper module 15, a weighing module 16, and a control module 17. The material storage and retrieval module... 13 is located in the middle of the support frame 12 and extends along the length of the support frame 12. The front hopper module 14 and the rear hopper module 15 are respectively located on both sides of the material storage and retrieval module 13. The weighing module 16 is located at the bottom of the support frame 12 near the front of the outer cover 11, and the weighing module 16 corresponds to the inlet / outlet 113. The control module 17 is fixedly connected to the support frame 12. The material storage and retrieval module 13, the weighing module 16, the human eye recognition module 111, the display module 112, the safety light curtain 113, the barcode scanning module 116, and the external monitoring module 117 are respectively electrically connected to the control module 17.

[0018] The intelligent material cabinet provided by this invention controls the material storage and retrieval module 13 and the weighing module 16 through the control module 17, realizing automated management of the material storage and retrieval process, reducing the time and error probability of manual operation, thereby improving the overall work efficiency. Furthermore, through the human eye recognition module 111, the display module 112, the barcode scanning module 116, and the external monitoring module 117, strict access control and real-time monitoring are achieved, which can effectively prevent unauthorized access behavior, ensure the safety of materials, and accurately analyze and provide timely warnings, helping enterprises optimize inventory levels and reduce unnecessary inventory costs.

[0019] Furthermore, both the front hopper module 14 and the rear hopper module 15 include a pallet storage rack 141 and a plurality of pallets 142 disposed in the pallet storage rack 141, wherein the plurality of pallets 142 are distributed in a rectangular array.

[0020] Further, the material storage and retrieval module 13 includes a translational X-axis guide rail 131, a lifting Z-axis guide rail 132, and a robotic arm 133. The translational X-axis guide rail 131 is symmetrically arranged at the top and bottom middle of the support frame 12 along the length direction of the support frame 12. A first lead screw 134 extending along the length direction of the support frame 12 is rotatably disposed inside the translational X-axis guide rail 131. An X-axis drive motor 135 is provided at one end of the translational X-axis guide rail 131 located at the bottom of the support frame 12. The output shaft of the X-axis drive motor 135 is connected to the first lead screw 134. The lifting Z-axis guide rail 132... Connecting blocks 136 are respectively provided at both ends of 2. The connecting blocks 136 are respectively threadedly rotatably connected to the first lead screw 134. A second lead screw 137 extending along the height direction of the support frame 12 is rotatably provided in the lifting Z-axis guide rail 132. A Z-axis drive motor 138 is provided on the connecting block 136 located below. The output shaft of the Z-axis drive motor 138 is drivenly connected to the second lead screw 137. The robot arm 133 is threadedly rotatably connected to the second lead screw 137. The X-axis drive motor 135, the Z-axis drive motor 138 and the robot arm 133 are respectively electrically connected to the control module 17.

[0021] Furthermore, the robotic arm 133 includes a mounting bracket 1332, a Y-axis drive mechanism 1333, a pallet moving frame 1334, and a gear and rack mechanism 1335. One end of the mounting bracket 1332 is threadedly rotatably connected to the second lead screw 137. The Y-axis drive mechanism 1333 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mounting bracket 1332. The output shaft of the Y-axis drive mechanism 1333 is provided with a transmission gear. The pallet moving frame 1334 is located on the top of the mounting bracket 1332. The gear and rack mechanism 1335 is located on the bottom of the pallet moving frame 1334. The gear and rack mechanism 1335 meshes with the transmission gear.

[0022] Specifically, the X-axis drive motor 135, the Z-axis drive motor 138, and the Y-axis drive mechanism 1333 are all stepper motors; using stepper motors as a power source has the advantages of high control precision, good reliability, and low cost.

[0023] During pallet loading / unloading, according to a preset path, the control module 17 controls the X-axis drive motor 135 and the Z-axis drive motor 138 to move the robotic arm 133 to the material handling position. The Y-axis drive mechanism 1333 drives the robotic arm 133 to extend to the bottom of the pallet 142. The Z-axis drive motor 138 then operates again, causing the robotic arm 133 to rise a certain distance, detaching the pallet 142 from the pallet storage rack 141. Simultaneously, the Y-axis drive mechanism 1333 operates again, retracting the robotic arm 133. Then, the control module 17 controls the X-axis drive motor 135 and the Z-axis drive motor 138 to... When the robotic arm 133 moves to the unloading position, or when the robotic arm 133 moves to the weighing module 16, the Y-axis drive mechanism 1333 drives the robotic arm 133 to extend and move the tray 142 above the weighing module 16. The Z-axis drive motor 138 then operates again to lower the robotic arm 133 a certain distance, placing the tray 142 on the weighing module 16. At the same time, the Y-axis drive mechanism 1333 operates again to retract the robotic arm 133. Finally, the X-axis drive motor 135 and the Z-axis drive motor 138 operate to move the robotic arm 133 to the waiting position, waiting to continue the next cycle.

[0024] Furthermore, the weighing module 16 includes a tray support 161, an electronic scale 162, an electronic scale support 163, and a waste bin 164. The tray support 161 is located on top of the electronic scale 162. The electronic scale 162 is fixedly mounted on top of the electronic scale support 163. The bottom of the electronic scale support 163 is fixedly connected to the support frame 12. The waste bin 164 is located below the electronic scale 162, and the top opening of the waste bin 164 corresponds to the waste inlet 114. The end of the waste bin 164 near the front of the outer cover 11 corresponds to the waste outlet 115. The electronic scale 162 is electrically connected to the control module 17.

[0025] Furthermore, the tray support 161 is provided with symmetrical stops 165 on both sides near the front end of the outer cover 11, and guide blocks 166 are provided on both sides away from the front end of the outer cover 11.

[0026] Furthermore, the weighing module 16 also includes a full material detection sensor 167, which is located near the top opening of the waste bin 164 and is fixedly connected to the electronic scale bracket 163. The full material detection sensor 167 is also electrically connected to the control module 17. By setting the full material detection sensor 167, the storage status of the waste bin 164 can be monitored in a timely manner, facilitating timely cleaning.

[0027] Furthermore, an internal monitoring module 121 is provided on one side of the top of the support frame 12. The internal monitoring module 121 is electrically connected to the control module 17 to facilitate monitoring of the situation inside the support frame 12.

[0028] Furthermore, an exhaust fan 118 is provided on the back of the outer cover 11 to maintain a dry environment inside the intelligent material cabinet; a three-color alarm light 119 is provided on the top of the outer cover 11 to achieve rapid information transmission through color differences and improve the material management effect of the intelligent material cabinet; multiple sets of casters 18 are provided at the bottom of the support frame 11 to facilitate the movement of the intelligent material cabinet; the exhaust fan 118 and the three-color alarm light 119 are electrically connected to the control module 17.

[0029] Furthermore, the control module 17 includes a processor unit 171 and a storage unit 172. The processor unit 171 is electrically connected to the storage unit 172, the X-axis drive motor 135, the Z-axis drive motor 138, the Y-axis drive mechanism 1333, the electronic scale 162, the full-material detection sensor 167, the human eye recognition module 111, the display module 112, the barcode scanning module 116, the external monitoring module 117, the internal monitoring module 121, the exhaust fan 118, and the three-color alarm light 119. Specifically, the processor unit 171 can be a PLC or an MCU to process various operation instructions; the storage unit 172 is used to store user information of the intelligent material cabinet, material information corresponding to each tray 142, and corresponding path information, etc.

[0030] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent material cabinet, characterized in that, The system includes a material storage structure and an outer cover fixedly installed outside the material storage structure. The outer cover has, from top to bottom, a human eye recognition module, a display module, an inlet / outlet, a waste inlet, and a waste outlet arranged at intervals on its front center. A safety light curtain is installed inside the inlet / outlet, and a barcode scanning module is located on one side of the inlet / outlet. An external monitoring module is located on one side of the human eye recognition module. The material storage structure includes a support frame, a material storage / retrieval module, a front hopper module, a rear hopper module, a weighing module, and a control module. The material storage / retrieval module is located in the middle of the support frame and extends along its length. The front and rear hopper modules are located on either side of the material storage / retrieval module. The weighing module is located at the bottom of the support frame near the front of the outer cover and corresponds to the inlet / outlet. The control module is fixedly connected to the support frame. The material storage / retrieval module, the weighing module, the human eye recognition module, the display module, the safety light curtain, the barcode scanning module, and the external monitoring module are all electrically connected to the control module.

2. The intelligent material cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the front hopper module and the rear hopper module include a pallet storage rack and multiple pallets disposed within the pallet storage rack, with the multiple pallets arranged in a rectangular array.

3. The intelligent material cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material storage and retrieval module includes a translational X-axis guide rail, a lifting Z-axis guide rail, and a robotic arm. The translational X-axis guide rail is symmetrically arranged at the top and bottom middle of the support frame along its length. A first lead screw extending along the length of the support frame is rotatably mounted inside the translational X-axis guide rail. An X-axis drive motor is located at one end of the translational X-axis guide rail at the bottom of the support frame, and the output shaft of the X-axis drive motor is connected to the first lead screw. Connecting blocks are respectively provided at both ends of the lifting Z-axis guide rail, and the connecting blocks are respectively threadedly rotatably connected to the first lead screw. A second lead screw extending along the height of the support frame is rotatably mounted inside the lifting Z-axis guide rail, and a Z-axis drive motor is located on the lower connecting block. The output shaft of the Z-axis drive motor is connected to the second lead screw. The robotic arm is threadedly rotatably connected to the second lead screw. The X-axis drive motor, the Z-axis drive motor, and the robotic arm are all electrically connected to the control module.

4. The intelligent material cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that, The robotic arm includes a mounting bracket, a Y-axis drive mechanism, a pallet moving frame, and a gear and rack mechanism. One end of the mounting bracket is rotatably connected to the second lead screw. The Y-axis drive mechanism is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mounting bracket. The output shaft of the Y-axis drive mechanism is equipped with a transmission gear. The pallet moving frame is mounted on the top of the mounting bracket. The gear and rack mechanism is located at the bottom of the pallet moving frame and meshes with the transmission gear.

5. The intelligent material cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that, The X-axis drive motor, the Z-axis drive motor, and the Y-axis drive mechanism are all stepper motors.

6. The intelligent material cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The weighing module includes a tray support, an electronic scale, an electronic scale bracket, and a waste bin. The tray support is located on top of the electronic scale, and the electronic scale is fixedly mounted on top of the electronic scale bracket. The bottom of the electronic scale bracket is fixedly connected to the support frame. The waste bin is located below the electronic scale, and the top opening of the waste bin corresponds to the waste inlet. The end of the waste bin near the front of the outer cover corresponds to the waste outlet. The electronic scale is electrically connected to the control module.

7. The intelligent material cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that, The tray support is symmetrically provided with blocks on both sides of the end near the front of the outer cover, and guide blocks are symmetrically provided on both sides of the end away from the front of the outer cover.

8. The intelligent material cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that, The weighing module also includes a full material detection sensor, which is located near the top opening of the waste bin and fixedly connected to the electronic scale bracket, and is electrically connected to the control module.

9. The intelligent material cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, An internal monitoring module is provided on one side of the top of the support frame, and the internal monitoring module is electrically connected to the control module.

10. The intelligent material cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, An exhaust fan is provided on the back of the outer cover, a three-color alarm light is provided on the top of the outer cover, and multiple sets of casters are provided on the bottom of the support frame. The exhaust fan and the three-color alarm light are electrically connected to the control module.

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