Technology for intelligently locking energy equipment to manage and control maintenance operation
By building an intelligent locking information platform for energy equipment, and combining facial recognition and Bluetooth technology, the cumbersome traditional registration and padding process has been solved, achieving efficient and safe maintenance operation management and improving safety and intelligence levels.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511112862.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-21
AI Technical Summary
Traditional lock registration and padding processes are cumbersome and inefficient, with difficulties in key and tool management, and challenges in effectively controlling risks and energy isolation during maintenance operations.
Build an intelligent locking information platform for energy equipment, combining facial recognition and Bluetooth technology to achieve intelligent management of the entire process, including steps such as formulating maintenance plans, risk identification, division of labor and responsibilities, application, approval, locking, confirmation, testing and unlocking, and using intelligent locks and electronic key cabinets for key management.
It improves the safety and efficiency of the maintenance process, realizes full-process visual management, solves the problem of cumbersome management in traditional methods, and enhances the level of safety and intelligence.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention patent relates to the field of automation control technology, and in particular to a technology for intelligently locking energy equipment to manage and control maintenance operations. Background Technology
[0002] In the industrial production sector, maintenance and repair operations have consistently been a major area of accident risk in enterprise safety processes, with the dangers primarily stemming from Class I and Class II hazard sources. Currently, in order to manage potential, uncontrollable hazardous energy that could cause personal injury, environmental damage, equipment failure, and property loss, implementing energy isolation measures is a crucial hazard control measure. Many enterprises have implemented a registration and padlock system, or are debating its implementation due to its complexity. Traditional registration and padlock systems require various safety locks, personal locks, group locks, public locks, and associated locking devices, along with numerous paper-based reviews and approvals. The process is overly cumbersome and lacks traceability and intuitive display.
[0003] In recent years, the rapid development of new-generation information technologies such as artificial intelligence and facial recognition has provided strong technical support for enterprises to optimize and upgrade security locks and build a more information-based, convenient, and intelligent registration and padlock mechanism. Optimizing the entire registration and padlock process involves introducing advanced technologies such as information networks, facial recognition, Bluetooth, electronic keys, and smart locks to build an intelligent information platform for energy equipment. This platform integrates and manages the entire process, achieving safety upgrades and efficiency improvements in inspection and maintenance.
[0004] This invention patent proposes a technology for intelligent locking energy devices to manage and control maintenance operations, which solves the prominent problems of risk management and energy isolation in the maintenance process for enterprises. It breaks through the problems of traditional padlock registration being cumbersome, inefficient, and difficult to manage tools and keys, and improves the digitalization and security level of padlock registration during maintenance.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this invention patent to solve the aforementioned technical problems is: a technology for controlling and maintaining intelligent locking energy equipment, comprising: establishing an information platform for intelligent locking energy equipment; formulating maintenance plans, identifying risks, and determining isolation lists; clarifying division of labor and responsibilities; applying; approving; locking; confirming; testing; implementing maintenance; and unlocking the entire process.
[0006] The aforementioned intelligent energy equipment information platform encompasses an integrated control center (facial recognition server, dispatch system, energy isolation and management system), terminals, electronic key cabinets, switches, photoelectric conversion modules, electronic displays, and smart locks. All personnel involved in the tag-hanging and locking process operate on the platform's terminal. Keys used for energy source disconnection and locking can be stored in a designated system cell. Personnel verification throughout the process utilizes facial recognition for tag hanging and removal, and Bluetooth pairing for smart lock hanging and removal. This method ensures both personnel safety and high efficiency.
[0007] The aforementioned process of developing a maintenance plan, identifying risks, and determining an isolation list involves identifying all energy sources and types based on the maintenance plan, and clarifying the isolation methods, locking points, locking personnel (maintenance workers or maintenance work supervisors), tagging personnel (operators, inspectors, supervisors, etc.), confirmation personnel, and testing personnel.
[0008] The clearly defined division of labor and responsibilities is based on the isolation scheme of locking and tagging. The platform completes the role division and functions of users during this maintenance process, and users can only see the operation interface within their own permission scope.
[0009] The application is to form an energy (water, electricity, wind, air) isolation approval form, which is submitted by the person in charge of the local maintenance site.
[0010] The aforementioned approval involves the local unit's project leader confirming the above plan and division of labor, completing system matching, and assigning tasks to different roles.
[0011] The locking process involves reminding users to use the smart lock to isolate energy (water, electricity, air, and gas) according to system logic. The tag and lock are then linked to the maintenance plan. The person who puts the tag on (operator, inspector, supervisor, etc.) completes the tagging by facial recognition. Finally, the person locking the lock (maintenance worker or maintenance supervisor) completes the tagging by facial recognition and locks the lock by pairing the lock with the smart lock via Bluetooth on-site.
[0012] The aforementioned confirmation is made by the person locking the door and the person in charge at the site confirming that the energy (water, electricity, air, and gas) has been isolated or removed.
[0013] The aforementioned test shall be conducted by the project leader of the local unit, who shall arrange for testers to test the effectiveness of the padlock in the presence of the operators.
[0014] The aforementioned maintenance process involves creating a visualized smart lock and associated equipment status network and information diagram based on the entire padlock process and status. All information is displayed on the smart lock energy equipment information platform and through the maintenance padlock electronic screen. During maintenance, an electronic maintenance fence can be set up, and relevant personnel can be bound, unbound, and replaced under controllable conditions through the add / remove personnel interface.
[0015] The unlocking process involves confirmation from both the person who registered the tag and the person who put the lock on it, indicating that maintenance work has been completed. The person who registered the tag removes it electronically by scanning their face, and the person who put the lock on it unlocks it by scanning their face and using Bluetooth recognition, thus restoring the lock to its usability.
[0016] As a further aspect of the present invention, the electronic display screen includes an operation interface and a display interface, which can display statistical data and real-time data in a visual interface format, and can also be linked to relevant video surveillance on the electronic board. The electronic screen can be deployed in areas such as the control hall, operation room, and main control room.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention patent are as follows: This invention integrates information technology and introduces smart locks, breaking away from the cumbersome process of using multiple sets of locks, tags, and paper approval signatures for traditional padlock registration. It optimizes the current outdated situation of storing and managing fixed keys, tags, and paper files, and solves the problem of difficulty in monitoring the tagging and removal process during maintenance. By leveraging new technologies such as the internet, facial recognition, Bluetooth, and smart locks, it forms a PC and mobile terminal, further improving the efficiency of locking and tagging during maintenance, enhancing the security and intelligence of maintenance, and providing better visualization of the entire maintenance process. At the same time, it can establish data interoperability with ERP and company access control systems. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 Flowchart for intelligent interlocking energy equipment used to control and maintain maintenance operations Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the deployment of a smart lock-in energy equipment network. Detailed Implementation
[0019] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a technology for intelligent locking of energy equipment to manage and maintain maintenance operations, including: building an information platform for intelligent locking of energy equipment; formulating maintenance plans, identifying risks, and determining isolation lists; clarifying division of labor and responsibilities; applying; approving; locking; confirming; testing; implementing maintenance; and unlocking the entire process.
[0021] like Figure 2As shown, the intelligent energy equipment information platform includes an integrated control center (facial recognition server, dispatch system, energy isolation and management system), terminals, electronic key cabinets, switches, photoelectric conversion modules, electronic displays, and smart locks. All personnel involved in the tag-hanging and locking process operate on the platform's terminal. Keys used for locking the energy source (water, electricity, ventilation, gas) can be stored in a designated system cell. Personnel verification throughout the process uses facial recognition for tag hanging and unhanging. Once confirmed, the process can be completed remotely via a terminal. The person locking the device pairs with the device via Bluetooth to hang and unhang the smart lock, ensuring both personnel safety and high efficiency.
[0022] Developing a maintenance plan, identifying risks, and determining an isolation list involves identifying all energy sources (water, electricity, ventilation, and air) and their types through risk identification while developing the maintenance plan. This clarifies the isolation methods, locking points, locking personnel (maintenance workers or maintenance supervisors), tagging personnel (operators, inspectors, supervisors, etc.), confirmers, and testers.
[0023] Clear division of labor and responsibilities involves using the platform to define user roles and functions during the maintenance process, based on the locked and tagged isolation scheme. Users can only see the interface within their authorized scope. For multiple maintenance tasks, each is completed independently and matched to the specific maintenance assignment.
[0024] The application is to form an energy (water, electricity, wind, air) isolation approval form, and the application is submitted by the person in charge of the local maintenance site.
[0025] Approval is the process by which the project leader of the local unit confirms the above plan and division of labor, completes system matching, and assigns tasks to different roles so that they can complete functions such as hanging and removing signs, hanging and removing locks, confirmation, testing, and approval in subsequent work.
[0026] Locking is a process where the system logic prompts the user to use the smart lock to complete the energy (water, electricity, ventilation, gas) isolation lock. The tag and lock are bound to the maintenance plan. The person who puts the tag on (operator, inspector, supervisor, etc.) completes the tagging by scanning their face. Finally, the person who locks the lock (maintenance worker or maintenance supervisor) completes the tagging by scanning their face and locks the lock by pairing the smart lock with Bluetooth on site.
[0027] It was confirmed by the person who locked the door and the person in charge of the local maintenance site that the energy (water, electricity, air) had been isolated or removed.
[0028] The test should be arranged by the project leader of the local unit to test the effectiveness of the padlock in the presence of the workers, so as to ensure that the energy (water, electricity, air and gas) is truly in a state of isolation and closure, and to prevent its accidental release.
[0029] The maintenance process involves creating a visualized smart lock and associated equipment status network and information diagram based on the entire padlock process and status. All information is displayed on the smart lock energy equipment information platform and through the maintenance padlock electronic screen. During maintenance, electronic maintenance fences can be set up, and relevant personnel can be bound, unbound, and replaced under controllable conditions through the add / remove personnel interface.
[0030] Unlocking is accomplished after confirmation by the person who registered the tag and the person who put the lock on it, and after the maintenance work has been completed. The person who registered the tag removes the tag electronically by scanning their face, and finally the person who put the lock on it unlocks the device by scanning their face and using Bluetooth recognition, thus restoring the lock to use.
[0031] The electronic display screen includes an operating interface and a display interface, which can statistically analyze and display real-time data in a visual format. It can also be linked to relevant video surveillance feeds on electronic panels. The electronic screen can be deployed in areas such as the control hall, operation room, and main control room.
[0032] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments described herein are intended to help the reader understand the principles of the invention, and should be understood that the scope of protection of the invention is not limited to such specific statements and embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various other specific modifications and combinations based on the technical teachings disclosed in this invention without departing from the spirit of the invention, and these modifications and combinations are still within the scope of protection of this invention.
Claims
1. This patent discloses a technology for intelligent locking of energy equipment for controlling and maintaining maintenance operations, including: Establish an information platform for intelligent interlocking energy equipment; Develop maintenance plans, identify risks, and determine isolation lists; Clearly define the division of labor and responsibilities; Apply; approve; Locked; confirm; test; Maintenance implementation; unlocking process.
2. The technology for controlling and maintaining maintenance operations of an intelligent interlocking energy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aforementioned intelligent energy equipment information platform encompasses an integrated control center (facial recognition server, dispatch system, energy isolation and management system), terminals, electronic key cabinets, switches, photoelectric conversion modules, electronic displays, and smart locks. All personnel involved in the tag-hanging and locking process operate on the platform's terminal. Keys used for energy source disconnection and locking can be stored in a designated system cell. Personnel verification throughout the process utilizes facial recognition for tag hanging and removal, and Bluetooth pairing for smart lock hanging and removal. This method ensures both personnel safety and high efficiency.
3. The technology for controlling and maintaining maintenance operations of an intelligent interlocking energy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aforementioned process of developing a maintenance plan, identifying risks, and determining an isolation list involves identifying all energy sources and types based on the maintenance plan, and clarifying the isolation methods, locking points, locking personnel (maintenance workers or maintenance work supervisors), tagging personnel (operators, inspectors, supervisors, etc.), confirmation personnel, and testing personnel.
4. The technology for controlling and maintaining maintenance operations using an intelligent interlocking energy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clearly defined division of labor and responsibilities is based on the isolation scheme of locking and tagging. The platform completes the role division and functions of users during this maintenance process, and users can only see the operation interface within their own permission scope.
5. The technology for controlling and maintaining maintenance operations of an intelligent interlocking energy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The application is to form an energy (water, electricity, wind, air) isolation approval form, which is submitted by the person in charge of the local maintenance site.
6. The technology for controlling and maintaining maintenance operations of an intelligent interlocking energy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aforementioned approval involves the local unit's project leader confirming the above plan and division of labor, completing system matching, and assigning tasks to different roles.
7. The technology for controlling and maintaining maintenance operations using an intelligent interlocking energy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking process involves reminding users to use the smart lock to isolate energy (water, electricity, air, and gas) according to system logic. The tag and lock are then linked to the maintenance plan. The person who puts the tag on (operator, inspector, supervisor, etc.) completes the tagging by facial recognition. Finally, the person locking the lock (maintenance worker or maintenance supervisor) completes the tagging by facial recognition and locks the lock by pairing the lock with the smart lock via Bluetooth on-site.
8. The technology for controlling and maintaining maintenance operations using an intelligent interlocking energy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aforementioned confirmation is made by the person locking the door and the person in charge at the site confirming that the energy (water, electricity, air, and gas) has been isolated or removed.
9. The technology for controlling and maintaining maintenance operations using an intelligent interlocking energy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aforementioned test shall be conducted by the project leader of the local unit, who shall arrange for testers to test the effectiveness of the padlock in the presence of the operators.
10. The technology for controlling and maintaining maintenance operations of an intelligent interlocking energy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aforementioned maintenance process involves creating a visualized smart lock and associated equipment status network and information diagram based on the entire padlock process and status. All information is displayed on the smart lock energy equipment information platform and through the maintenance padlock electronic screen. During maintenance, an electronic maintenance fence can be set up, and relevant personnel can be bound, unbound, and replaced under controllable conditions through the add / remove personnel interface.
11. The technology for controlling and maintaining maintenance operations of an intelligent interlocking energy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unlocking process involves confirmation from both the person who registered the tag and the person who put the lock on it, indicating that maintenance work has been completed. The person who registered the tag removes it electronically by scanning their face, and the person who put the lock on it unlocks it by scanning their face and using Bluetooth recognition, thus restoring the lock to its usability.
12. The technology for controlling and maintaining maintenance operations using an intelligent interlocking energy device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The electronic display screen includes an operation interface and a display interface, which can display statistical and real-time data in a visual format, and can also be linked to relevant video surveillance on electronic panels. The electronic screen can be deployed in areas such as the control hall, operation room, and main control room.