A control method of an intelligent clothes storage closet

Abstract

This application discloses a control method for an intelligent garment storage system, relating to the field of intelligent garment storage equipment technology. The control method provided in this application utilizes the real-time reading function of a second barcode scanner to map the storage location codes on the partition columns to the storage locations one-to-one, achieving positioning accuracy down to a single storage location. After the storage belt operates at high speed for a period of time, it slows down just before reaching its destination. Then, the second barcode scanner dynamically reads the storage location codes, dynamically analyzing and locating the storage locations until the target storage location is reached. This application eliminates the need for counting or locating storage locations at high speeds, avoiding data distortion and environmental interference. The storage control device only needs the storage location code data read by the second barcode scanner to directly lock the target storage location, eliminating the need for complex interval calculations and high / low frequency switching counting procedures, reducing the computational load on the storage control device and improving the accuracy of positioning and counting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of intelligent clothing storage equipment technology, and in particular to a control method for an intelligent clothing storage warehouse. Background Technology

[0002] In the apparel industry, warehouses are typically used to store clothing and ensure its safe and orderly storage and retrieval.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent CN202111551213X discloses a "reservation-type belt warehousing system." This belt warehousing system uses a belt storage track to transport and store cargo carriers (clothing hangers) carrying goods (clothing). It includes inbound equipment, storage equipment, outbound equipment, and a warehousing control device. The inbound equipment is used to put the clothing hangers into the storage equipment, which stores the hangers via the storage belt. The outbound equipment is used to remove the hangers from the storage equipment. The warehousing control device controls the operation of the inbound, storage, and outbound equipment. The storage belt is made of steel and has several storage slots for hanging hangers. Multiple slot codes are also provided on the storage belt, each corresponding to a specific slot. A camera is positioned at a reference location to read the slot codes.

[0004] This warehousing system locates storage locations by calculating the interval between a reference position and a target position, and then counting this interval using infrared sensors. Therefore, the system requires the combined use of cameras and infrared sensors for storage location. The storage conveyor belt can operate at a maximum speed of 28 m / min, and a secondary speed reduction is necessary. If the belt speed is too high, the infrared sensors' counting frequency, achieved through high-low level switching, becomes too fast, and the belt itself vibrates at high speeds, making external interference susceptible to affecting the accuracy of the counts. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Based on this, this application provides a control method for an intelligent garment storage room, which improves the accuracy of positioning and counting by controlling a barcode scanner to dynamically read the storage location codes.

[0006] This application provides a control method for an intelligent clothing storage vault, the control method comprising:

[0007] In response to the storage device being started for the first time, the storage location code is scanned by the second barcode scanner to complete the initial setup of the garment storage area;

[0008] In response to receiving an inbound instruction from the user, an inbound step is executed; in the inbound step, the storage location code is dynamically scanned by the second barcode scanner to determine that the target inbound storage location has reached the clothing placement location, so that the hangers to be inbound are stored in the target inbound storage location.

[0009] In response to receiving an outbound instruction from the user, an outbound step is executed; in the outbound step, the warehouse code is dynamically scanned by the second barcode scanner to determine that the target outbound warehouse has reached the garment outlet, so as to move the garment hanger to be outbound out of the target outbound warehouse.

[0010] In some embodiments, the initialization settings include the following steps:

[0011] The drive mechanism of the storage device is activated, causing the storage belt to run at a first speed;

[0012] The second barcode scanner reads each of the storage space codes one by one;

[0013] A warehouse information table is created according to the order in which the warehouse codes are read by the second barcode scanner.

[0014] In some embodiments, the initialization settings further include:

[0015] In response to the second barcode scanner failing to read the warehouse code, the warehouse code of the current warehouse is set to a preset value according to the previous warehouse code in the warehouse information table, and an alarm message is sent to the user.

[0016] In some embodiments, the warehousing step includes:

[0017] In response to the first hanger detection device detecting the hanger, the first barcode scanner not reading the hanger, and there is no inbound or outbound step being executed, an empty storage space in the storage strip is obtained;

[0018] Designate any one of the empty warehouse locations as the target warehouse location for storing clothing;

[0019] Based on the scanning results of the target inbound warehouse location, the clothing placement location, and the second barcode scanner dynamically scanning the warehouse location code, the storage belt is run until the target inbound warehouse location is moved to the clothing placement location;

[0020] The hangers to be received are placed in the target receiving warehouse, and the hanger code on the hanger is bound to the warehouse code of the target receiving warehouse to complete the receiving process.

[0021] In some embodiments, the step of running the storage belt until the target inbound warehouse location is moved to the clothing placement location based on the scanning results of the target inbound warehouse location, the clothing placement location, and the second barcode scanner dynamically scanning the warehouse location code includes:

[0022] Based on the location code read by the second barcode scanner, the location code of the target warehouse location, and the distance between the second barcode scanner and the clothing placement location, calculate the shortest warehouse entry distance between the target warehouse location and the clothing placement location.

[0023] Based on the shortest inbound distance and the working speed of the storage belt, calculate the first time when the target inbound warehouse moves to the clothing placement position;

[0024] In response to the shortest inbound distance corresponding to the running direction of the storage belt being clockwise or counterclockwise, the drive mechanism of the storage device is activated, causing the storage belt to run at the operating speed;

[0025] In response to the second time the drive mechanism operates, the drive mechanism is controlled to decelerate the storage belt to a first speed; the second time is the first time minus a preset delay time.

[0026] The second barcode scanner dynamically reads the storage location code until the target storage location reaches the clothing placement location and the clothing storage location inspection device senses the sensor, at which point the drive mechanism stops.

[0027] In some embodiments, the hangers to be received are stored in the target receiving warehouse location based on the following steps:

[0028] The single-item release mechanism releases the hanger onto the hanging bar of the garment delivery device, and the first barcode scanner reads the hanger code on the hanger.

[0029] The garment-pushing device pushes the garment hangers on both sides of the target storage compartment apart, leaving a gap;

[0030] The rodless cylinder of the garment feeding device drives the garment hanger from the receiving position to the placing position. At this time, the hanger rod of the garment hanger extends into the storage hole of the target storage location, the rotary cylinder rotates downward, and the garment hanger falls into the storage hole.

[0031] The second hanger detection device detects the hanger and binds the hanger code to the location code of the target warehouse location;

[0032] The rodless cylinder is reset, the rotary cylinder is reset, and the garment-pulling device is reset;

[0033] An alarm is issued in response to the second hanger detection device failing to detect the hanger.

[0034] In some embodiments, the outbound step includes:

[0035] In response to the third hanger detection device not detecting the hanger, the storage location code bound to the hanger to be shipped is determined, and the storage location corresponding to the storage location code is determined as the target shipping storage location;

[0036] Based on the scanning results of the target outbound warehouse location, the garment outlet, and the second barcode scanner dynamically scanning the warehouse location code, the storage belt is run until the target outbound warehouse location is moved to the garment outlet.

[0037] Remove the hanger to be shipped from the target shipping location and unbind the hanger code from the location code of the target shipping location to complete the shipping process.

[0038] In some embodiments, the step of running the storage belt until the target outbound warehouse is moved to the outbound warehouse based on the scanning results of the target outbound warehouse location, the garment outlet, and the second barcode scanner dynamically scanning the warehouse location code includes:

[0039] Based on the warehouse location code read by the second barcode scanner, the warehouse location code of the target outbound warehouse, and the distance between the second barcode scanner and the garment outlet, calculate the shortest outbound distance between the target outbound warehouse and the garment outlet;

[0040] Based on the shortest outbound distance and the working speed of the storage belt, calculate the third time it takes for the target outbound warehouse to move to the garment outlet;

[0041] Start the drive mechanism of the storage device to make the storage belt run at the operating speed;

[0042] In response to the fourth time of operation of the drive mechanism, the drive mechanism is controlled to decelerate the storage belt to a first speed; the fourth time is the third time plus or minus a preset delay time;

[0043] The second barcode scanner dynamically reads the warehouse location code until the target outbound warehouse location reaches the garment outlet and the outbound warehouse location inspection device senses the sensor, at which point the drive mechanism stops.

[0044] In some embodiments, the hanger to be shipped is moved out of the target outbound storage location based on the following steps:

[0045] The garment dispensing drive device is activated, driving the garment dispensing switching device to transfer the garment hanger in the target outbound compartment to the garment dispensing track;

[0046] The garment dispensing switching device resets after the first delay time, and the garment dispensing driving device stops after the second delay time.

[0047] An alarm is issued in response to the fourth hanger detection device failing to detect the hanger.

[0048] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided in this application has the following advantages:

[0049] The intelligent storage warehouse control method provided in this application uses the real-time reading function of a second barcode scanner to map the storage location codes on the partition columns to the storage locations one-to-one, achieving positioning accuracy down to a single storage location. After the storage belt operates at high speed for a period of time, it slows down just before reaching its destination. The second barcode scanner then dynamically reads the storage location codes, dynamically analyzing and locating the storage locations until the target storage location is reached. This method eliminates the need for counting or locating storage locations at high speeds, avoiding data distortion and environmental interference. The storage control device can directly lock the target storage location using only the storage location code data read by the second barcode scanner, eliminating the need for complex interval calculations and high / low frequency switching counting procedures. This reduces the computational load on the storage control device and improves the accuracy of positioning and counting. Attached Figure Description

[0050] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the intelligent cloakroom provided in this application;

[0051] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the intelligent locker provided in this application;

[0052] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the storage device in the intelligent garment storage system provided in this application;

[0053] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the storage strip in the intelligent garment storage system provided in this application;

[0054] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the storage equipment in the intelligent garment storage facility provided in this application;

[0055] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the clothing delivery device in the intelligent clothing storage facility provided in this application;

[0056] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the garment dispensing device in the intelligent garment storage system provided in this application;

[0057] Figure 8 Another structural schematic diagram of the garment dispensing device in the intelligent garment storage provided in this application;

[0058] Figure 9 A top view of the outgoing equipment in the intelligent garment storage facility provided in this application;

[0059] Figure 10 A structural schematic diagram of the outgoing equipment in the intelligent garment storage facility provided in this application;

[0060] Figure 11 A side view of the outgoing equipment in the intelligent garment storage facility provided in this application;

[0061] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the garment dispensing and switching device in the intelligent garment storage provided in this application;

[0062] Figure 13 A structural schematic diagram of the intelligent cloakroom provided in this application from another perspective;

[0063] Figure 14 A schematic diagram illustrating the setup of the second barcode scanner in the smart locker provided in this application;

[0064] Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the control logic for the intelligent garment storage method provided in this application.

[0065] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0066] 10. Warehousing equipment; 11. Lower slide rail;

[0067] 12. Garment feeding device; 12.1. Hanging rod; 12.2. Rotary cylinder; 12.3. Rodless cylinder;

[0068] 13. Clothing-separating device; 13.1. Fixing plate; 13.2. Horizontal slide rail; 13.3. First movable frame; 13.4. First cylinder; 13.5. Vertical slide rail; 13.6. Second movable frame; 13.7. Second cylinder; 13.8. Tension spring; 13.9. Third cylinder; 13.10. Clothing-separating plate; 13.11. Connecting plate; 13.12. Connecting rod;

[0069] 14. Single-item release mechanism; 15. First hanger detection device; 16. First barcode scanner; 17. Second hanger detection device; 18. Garment storage compartment inspection device;

[0070] 20. Storage device; 21. Storage belt; 21.1. Storage board; 21.11. Upper rod; 21.12. Lower rod; 21.13. Separator column; 21.2. Compartment hole; 21.3. Compartment code; 21.4. Sensor plate; 21.5. Upper connecting block; 21.6. Roller seat; 21.7. Left insertion block; 21.8. Right insertion block; 22. Track; 23. Drive mechanism;

[0071] 30. Outbound equipment;

[0072] 31. Garment switching device; 31.1. Guide swing head; 31.2. Crank rod; 31.3. Fourth cylinder; 31.4. Guide block; 31.5. Limiting strip; 31.6. Bracket; 31.7. Guide groove;

[0073] 32. Garment dispensing drive device; 33. Garment dispensing rail; 34. Third hanger detection device; 35. Garment dispensing compartment inspection device; 36. Fourth hanger detection device;

[0074] 40. Warehouse control devices;

[0075] 50. Clothes hanger; 50.1. Clothes hanger rod; 50.2. Clothes hanger body;

[0076] 51. Second barcode scanner; 52. Alarm device. Detailed Implementation

[0077] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0078] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 13 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the intelligent clothing storage unit provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the intelligent locker provided in this application; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the storage device in the intelligent garment storage system provided in this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the storage strip in the intelligent garment storage system provided in this application; Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the intelligent cloakroom provided in this application from another perspective.

[0079] This application provides an intelligent garment storage system, including an inbound device 10, a storage device 20, and an outbound device 30 electrically connected to a storage control device 40. The storage device 20 includes a storage belt 21, a track 22, and a drive mechanism 23. The storage belt 21 is installed in the track 22, and the drive mechanism 23 drives the storage belt 21 to run in a closed loop along the track 22. The storage belt 21 includes multiple storage plates 21.1, which are connected end to end in a ring by connectors. Each storage plate 21.1 includes an upper rod 21.11 and a lower rod 21.12 arranged in parallel, and multiple partition posts 21.13 spaced apart between the upper rod 21.11 and the lower rod 21.12. A storage space hole 21.2 is formed between two adjacent partition posts 21.13. A storage space code 21.3 is provided on one side of the partition post 21.13, and the storage space code 21.3 corresponds one-to-one with the storage space hole 21.2. A second barcode scanner 51 is provided on one side of the storage belt 21 for reading the storage space code 21.3.

[0080] The inbound device 10 is used to store the hangers 50 carrying the clothing into the storage device 20. The storage device 20 stores the hangers 50 through the storage belt 21. The outbound device 30 is used to take the hangers 50 out of the storage device 20. The warehouse control device 40 is used to control the inbound device 10, the storage device 20 and the outbound device 30.

[0081] It should be noted that the distance from the second barcode scanner 51 to the garment placement position will vary depending on the location of the second barcode scanner 51. After setting it, the distance between the second barcode scanner and the garment placement position needs to be measured in advance.

[0082] Specifically, the storage location code 21.3 on the separator column 21.13 corresponds one-to-one with the storage location hole 21.2. Combined with the real-time reading function of the second barcode scanner 51, the positioning accuracy can be precise down to a single storage location hole 21.2, effectively preventing misplacement during storage and incorrect takeout. The storage control device 40 only needs to read the storage location code 21.3 data from the second barcode scanner 51 to directly lock the target storage location hole, eliminating the need for complex interval calculations and high / low level switching counting procedures, thus reducing the computational load on the storage control device 40.

[0083] Secondly, the upper rod 21.11, lower rod 21.12 and partition column 21.13 of the storage plate 21.1 form a rigid frame structure, which ensures that the storage belt 21 can maintain structural stability while bearing the weight of the clothes hanger 50, and will not deform due to high-speed movement or load changes, further ensuring positioning accuracy and smooth access.

[0084] In addition, in this embodiment, the lower end of the compartment hole 21.2 can be designed as a triangle to automatically center and position the hook of the hanger 50, preventing the hanger 50 from sliding left or right or falling off due to vibration or turning during the operation of the storage belt 21, ensuring that the clothes are stored neatly and avoiding wrinkles or damage.

[0085] Please refer to it again. Figure 4 In some embodiments, the connector includes an upper connecting block 21.5, one end of which is a horizontal connecting part and the other end is a vertical connecting part. The two ends of two adjacent upper rods 21.11 are provided with horizontal and vertical cuts respectively. The horizontal connecting part is hinged to the horizontal cut and the vertical connecting part is hinged to the vertical cut. A roller seat 21.6 is installed on the hinge post of the horizontal connecting part. A roller and a guide wheel located in the cavity of the track 22 are installed on the roller seat 21.6.

[0086] Specifically, the horizontal connecting part is hinged to the horizontal cut, and the vertical connecting part is hinged to the vertical cut, allowing adjacent storage plates 21.1 to both make horizontal turns around the horizontal axis and complete vertical lifting and lowering around the vertical axis. This precisely adapts to the complex trajectory of the circular track 22, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operation of the storage belt 21 in a closed loop, and preventing jamming or stress concentration of the storage plates 21.1 due to the turning of the track 22. Furthermore, by using rollers and guide wheels to reduce the frictional resistance between the storage belt 21 and the track 22, the power loss of the drive mechanism 23 can be significantly reduced, enabling the storage belt 21 to achieve a high-speed operation of 50m / min without secondary speed reduction, thus improving operating efficiency and reducing equipment energy consumption.

[0087] Please refer to it again. Figure 4 In some embodiments, the connector includes a lower connecting assembly, which includes a left insert 21.7 and a right insert 21.8. The left insert 21.7 and the right insert 21.8 are respectively inserted into the insertion holes at the ends of adjacent lower rods 21.12 and fixed by screws. The left insert 21.7 and the right insert 21.8 are hinged and can rotate horizontally relative to each other. The left insert 21.7 or the right insert 21.8 is provided with a concave limiting part, and an additional storage hole 21.2 is formed between two adjacent storage plates 21.1 through the concave limiting part.

[0088] Specifically, if the storage strip 21 only needs to meet the requirement of horizontal turning and does not need to be lifted or lowered vertically, this embodiment of the application uses the concave limiting part on the left insertion block 21.7 or the right insertion block 21.8 to directly form an additional storage compartment hole 21.2 at the junction of two adjacent storage plates 21.1, without increasing the overall width or length of the storage strip 21 or the space occupied by the track 22, thus achieving space reuse. The newly added additional storage compartment hole 21.2 is structurally compatible with the original storage compartment hole 21.2 on the storage plate 21.1, and the hanger 50 hook can be directly hung without replacing the dedicated hanger 50. Moreover, the size of the concave limiting part can be designed according to the specifications of the hanger 50 hook to ensure consistency with other storage compartment holes 21.2 and not affect the smoothness of the storage and retrieval operation.

[0089] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the storage equipment in the intelligent garment storage facility provided in this application; Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment delivery device in the intelligent garment storage facility provided in this application. In some embodiments, the storage device 10 includes a first frame, a garment delivery device 12, and a lower slide rail 11. The first frame is connected to the rail 22 and has a receiving position and a garment placement position. The garment delivery device 12 includes a rodless cylinder 12.3, a rotary cylinder 12.2, and a hanging rod 12.1. One side baffle of the rodless cylinder 12.3 is located at the receiving position, and the other side baffle is located at the garment placement position. The slide of the rodless cylinder 12.3 reciprocates between the receiving position and the garment placement position. The rotary cylinder 12.2 is located on the slide, and the hanging rod 12.1 is mounted obliquely upward on the output shaft of the rotary cylinder 12.2. The lower slide rail 11 is obliquely downward on the first frame, and one end of the lower slide rail 11 is opposite to the hanging rod 12.1 at the receiving position.

[0090] Specifically, the first frame provides stable support for all components. The rodless cylinder 12.3 clearly defines the receiving position and the garment placement position through the side baffles. The slide only reciprocates between the receiving position and the garment placement position, with a fixed travel trajectory and precise limits, avoiding misalignment of the hanger 50 caused by the deviation of the garment feeding device 12. This ensures that the hanging rod 12.1 accurately receives the hanger 50 from the lower rail 11 at the receiving position and accurately aligns with the storage compartment hole 21.2 of the storage belt 21 at the garment placement position. The rotary cylinder 12.2 drives the hanging rod 12.1 to flexibly adjust its angle. During receiving, the hanging rod 12.1 tilts upward and accurately aligns with the end of the lower rail 11, preventing the hanger 50 from falling. During garment placement, the rotary cylinder 12.2 drives the hanging rod 12.1 to rotate, smoothly sending the hanger 50 into the storage compartment hole 21.2, adapting to storage and retrieval needs at different heights and angles, and improving the adaptability of the operation. Meanwhile, the downward-sloping slide rail 11 allows the hanger 50 to slide automatically towards the hanging rod 12.1 under its own weight, eliminating the need for an additional drive mechanism 23 and significantly improving storage efficiency. The garment-dispensing device 13 is precisely positioned at the garment placement location, pre-dispensing the hangers 50 on both sides of the target compartment before the garment-feeding device 12 arrives, reserving ample space for the hanging rod 12.1 to deliver the garments, preventing the hangers 50 from colliding or tangling with adjacent garments, and facilitating the smooth placement of the hangers 50 on the garment-feeding device 12 into the compartment hole 21.2, ensuring that the garment placement action is completed in one go.

[0091] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the garment dispensing device in the intelligent garment storage system provided in this application; Figure 8This is a structural schematic diagram of the garment-dispensing device in the intelligent garment storage system provided in this application from another perspective. In some embodiments, the storage device 10 includes a garment-dispensing device 13 disposed at the garment placement position. The garment-dispensing device 13 includes: a fixed plate 13.1 connected to a first frame, with a first cylinder 13.4 mounted on the fixed plate 13.1; a first movable frame 13.3 slidably mounted on the fixed plate 13.1 via a horizontal slide rail 13.2 and driven by the first cylinder 13.4; a second cylinder 13.7 mounted on the first movable frame 13.3; and a second movable frame 13.6 connected via a vertical slide rail. 13.5 is slidably connected to the first movable frame 13.3, and the second movable frame 13.6 is connected to the output end of the second cylinder 13.7; a third cylinder 13.9 is installed on the second movable frame 13.6; a tension spring 13.8 is connected at one end to the first movable frame 13.3 and at the other end to the second movable frame 13.6; two dividing plates 13.10 are rotatably installed on the second movable frame 13.6; a connecting plate 13.11 is connected to the output end of the third cylinder 13.9, and the connecting plate 13.11 is movably connected to the dividing plates 13.10 through a connecting rod 13.12.

[0092] Specifically, the second cylinder 13.7 drives the second movable frame 13.6 to move up and down. The first cylinder 13.4 drives the first movable frame 13.3 to slide along the horizontal slide rail 13.2, which can precisely adjust the horizontal position of the garment separating plate 13.10 according to the running position of the storage belt 21 and the lateral spacing of the compartment holes 21.2, ensuring that the garment separating plate 13.10 is aligned with the gaps on both sides of the target storage compartment. The second cylinder 13.7 drives the second movable frame 13.6 to move up and down along the vertical slide rail 13.5, which can flexibly adjust the vertical height of the garment separating plate 13.10 according to the hanging height of the hanger 50 and the running height of the storage belt 21, ensuring that the garment separating plate 13.10 is always inserted into the gaps of the hangers 50 on both sides of the compartment. In this way, precise garment separation of target compartments at different positions can be achieved without adjusting the overall layout of the storage belt 21 or the storage equipment 10, which is especially suitable for rapid compartment switching scenarios under high-speed operation of the annular storage belt 21. The tension spring 13.8 connects the first movable frame 13.3 and the second movable frame 13.6. On the one hand, it can provide cushioning when the second cylinder 13.7 drives the second movable frame 13.6 to move. On the other hand, it can assist the second movable frame 13.6 to quickly reset after the garment separation action is completed, shorten the action cycle, and improve the garment separation efficiency.

[0093] Please refer to it again. Figure 5 In some embodiments, the warehousing equipment 10 includes a single-item release mechanism 14 and a first hanger detection device 15, which are disposed on the first frame and near the other end of the sliding rail 11; wherein, the single-item release mechanism 14 is used to block and release the hangers 50 sliding down the sliding rail 11.

[0094] The single-item release mechanism 14 is located near the other end of the lower slide rail 11. By blocking and releasing hangers 50, it controls the hangers 50 to pass one by one, preventing multiple hangers 50 from stacking and pressing against each other while sliding towards the hanging rod 12.1, thus avoiding jamming and tangling caused by multiple items stacked together during the warehousing process. The first hanger detection device 15 detects in real time whether there are hangers 50 waiting to be released at the end of the lower slide rail 11, and transmits the detection signal of the presence or absence of hangers 50 to the warehouse control device 40. When a hanger 50 is detected, the single-item release mechanism 14 is triggered; when no hanger 50 is detected, the single-item release mechanism 14 is paused to avoid wasting resources by running idle.

[0095] The hanger 50 can be equipped with identification marks, such as hanger code, QR code, or sensing structure. The first hanger detection device 15 is used to detect the marks on the hanger 50, for example, it can be a photoelectric sensor.

[0096] Please refer to it again. Figure 5 In some embodiments, the warehousing device 10 includes a first barcode scanner 16, which is located at the receiving position; and a second clothes hanger detection device 17, which is located at the clothes placement position.

[0097] The first barcode scanner 16 directly reads the hanger code on the hanger 50 at the receiving position, quickly collecting the clothing identification information. The warehouse control device 40 can accurately bind this information with the assigned target warehouse code, forming a one-to-one correspondence between clothing and warehouse, avoiding misplacement upon entry or mis-taking upon exit.

[0098] The second hanger detection device 17 is located at the garment placement position and is used to directly detect whether the hanger 50 has been successfully hooked into the storage slot 21.2 of the storage belt 21. This prevents situations where the garment delivery device 12 completes its operation but the hanger 50 is not securely hooked, falls off, or is hooked off-center. Only when the hanger 50 is detected to be indeed placed in the storage slot 21.2 will the storage control device 40 confirm that the storage slot is occupied and update the inventory data, avoiding the waste of storage space resources caused by empty storage or the inventory deviation problem of missing items but misjudging them as successfully stored. Similarly, the second hanger detection device 17 is used to detect the markings on the hanger 50, for example, it can be a photoelectric sensor.

[0099] Please refer to it again. Figure 4 In some embodiments, a sensor 21.4 is provided on the partition column 21.13, and the storage equipment 10 includes a storage compartment inspection device 18 for inspecting the sensor 21.4, which is located at the storage compartment.

[0100] Specifically, the sensor 21.4 and the storage location code 21.3 can be positioned on opposite sides of the partition column 21.13, or on the same side. The storage location inspection device 18 is used to further verify whether the target storage location is aligned with the garment delivery device 12. When the storage location inspection device 18 detects the sensor 21.4, the center position of the storage location hole 21.2 is precisely aligned with the garment placement position. Thus, by identifying the storage location code 21.3 through the second barcode scanner 51 and verifying the sensor 21.4 by the storage location inspection device 18, a dual positioning mechanism is formed, improving the alignment accuracy between the target storage location and the garment delivery device 12 and preventing misalignment when the target storage location reaches the garment placement position. The storage location inspection device 18 can be a sensor switch or other device capable of verifying the sensor 21.4.

[0101] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 , Figure 9 A top view of the outgoing equipment in the intelligent garment storage facility provided in this application; Figure 10 A structural schematic diagram of the outgoing equipment in the intelligent garment storage facility provided in this application; Figure 11 This is a side view of the outgoing device in the intelligent garment storage system provided in this application. In some embodiments, the outgoing device 30 includes a second frame, an outgoing switching device 31, an outgoing track 33, a third hanger detection device 34, an outgoing compartment inspection device 35, and a fourth hanger detection device 36. The second frame is connected to the track 22; the outgoing switching device 31 is located at the outgoing port of the storage belt 21, and the outgoing track 33 has an input end and an output end. The input end is connected to or separated from the outgoing switching device 31. The outgoing switching device 31 is used to switch the hangers 50 on the storage belt 21 to the outgoing track 33; the third hanger detection device 34 is located at the output end; the outgoing compartment inspection device 35 and the fourth hanger detection device 36 are located at the outgoing port.

[0102] In the non-dispensing state, the input end of the dispensing track 33 is separated from the dispensing switching device 31, forming a physical isolation. This prevents the hanger 50 from accidentally falling to the dispensing port due to vibration, turning, or other reasons when the storage belt 21 is running in a high-speed closed loop, or prevents a non-target hanger from mistakenly entering the dispensing track 33, thus ensuring that the storage and dispensing processes do not interfere with each other.

[0103] When the garment is being dispensed, the garment dispensing switching device 31 precisely connects with the input end of the garment dispensing track 33 to form a smooth transition conveying channel, which accurately guides the hanger 50 conveyed by the storage belt 21 to the garment dispensing track 33, preventing the hanger 50 from shifting at the garment dispensing opening, getting stuck in the gap, or being damaged by collision, and ensuring that the garment dispensing action is completed in one go.

[0104] Specifically, the garment dispensing location inspection device 35 is used to detect the sensor 21.4, thereby further verifying whether the garment dispensing location has reached the dispensing port. In response to the garment dispensing location inspection device 35 detecting the sensor 21.4, the garment dispensing switching device 31 and the garment dispensing drive device 32 are activated, transferring the hanger 50 in the target dispensing location to the dispensing track 33. The fourth hanger detection device 36 is used to detect whether the hanger 50 is dispensing normally. After the hanger 50 is transferred to the dispensing track 33, if the fourth hanger detection device 36 detects the hanger 50, the hanger code for dispensing is unbound from the location code 21.3 of the target dispensing location. If the fourth hanger detection device 36 does not detect the hanger 50, it issues an alarm signal.

[0105] For example, to achieve the above functions, the third hanger detection device 34, the garment dispensing compartment inspection device 35, and the fourth hanger detection device 36 can all be photoelectric sensors.

[0106] Please see Figure 12 , Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment switching device in the intelligent cloakroom provided in this application. In some embodiments, the garment switching device 31 includes: a bracket 31.6 connected to a second frame; a guide swing head 31.1, a crank rod 31.2, and a fourth cylinder 31.3. The middle part of the crank rod 31.2 is rotatably mounted on the bracket 31.6, one end of the crank rod 31.2 is hinged to the fourth cylinder 31.3, and the other end of the crank rod 31.2 is fixedly connected to the guide swing head 31.1. Next, the fourth cylinder 31.3 is hinged to the bracket 31.6 and is used to drive the guide swing head 31.1 to dock or separate from the input end; the guide block 31.4 is connected to the bracket 31.6 and has a guide groove 31.7, with the lower end of the storage belt located in the guide groove 31.7; the limiting strip 31.5 is connected to the bracket 31.6 and is located below the guide block 31.4, with the hanger rod 50.1 of the hanger 50 abutting against the limiting strip 31.5.

[0107] Specifically, the fourth cylinder 31.3 is hinged to the bracket 31.6. By driving the crank 31.2 to rotate around the middle hinge point of the bracket 31.6, the linear motion of the fourth cylinder 31.3 is converted into the swing motion of the guide swing head 31.1 through the lever transmission characteristics of the crank 31.2, so as to achieve precise docking or separation between the guide swing head 31.1 and the input end of the garment rail 33.

[0108] The guide groove 31.7 on the guide block 31.4 confines the lower end of the storage belt 21 within the groove, so that the hanger 50 on the storage belt 21 completes its posture alignment through the guide groove 31.7 before entering the guide swing head 31.1, thus preventing the hanger 50 from falling off due to shaking when the storage belt 21 is running at high speed.

[0109] The hanger 50 includes a hanger rod 50.1 and a hanger body 50.2 connected together. A limiting strip 31.5 is installed below the guide block 31.4. The hanger rod 50.1 of the hanger 50 is close to the limiting strip 31.5, which can constrain the vertical displacement of the hanger 50. Even if the storage belt 21 vibrates at high speed, or the hanger 50 is affected by inertia during the conveying process, it can prevent the hanger 50 from falling downward or deviating to the left or right, and ensure that the hanger 50 always moves along the preset path towards the exit rail 33.

[0110] Please refer to it again. Figure 6 In some embodiments, an alarm device 52 is also provided on one side of the storage device 20.

[0111] In this embodiment, the alarm device 52 serves as an anomaly feedback terminal, capable of accurately triggering alarms for anomalies at key nodes throughout the entire process. Examples include failed barcode scanning during warehousing, unsuccessful garment placement, and stuck hanger 50; storage location deviation and sensor 21.4 verification failure during storage; and misaligned garment output and hanger 50 failing to output garments correctly during warehousing, thus completely eliminating blind spots in monitoring. The alarm device 52 can distinguish anomaly types through different audible and visual signals or pop-up prompts, allowing staff to quickly identify the core issue and avoid blind troubleshooting.

[0112] It is understood that the aforementioned rotary cylinder 12.2, rodless cylinder 12.3, garment-picking device 13, single-item release mechanism 14, first garment hanger detection device 15, first barcode scanner 16, second garment hanger detection device 17, garment storage location inspection device 18, drive mechanism 23, garment dispensing switching device 31, garment dispensing drive device 32, third garment hanger detection device 34, garment dispensing location inspection device 35, and fourth garment hanger detection device 36 are all connected to the warehouse control device 40. The warehouse control device 40 can control the overall workflow or identify the source of anomalies based on feedback signals from different components.

[0113] Please see Figure 15 , Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the control logic for the intelligent storage warehouse control method provided in this application. Correspondingly, this application also provides a control method for an intelligent storage warehouse, used to control the aforementioned intelligent storage warehouse. The control method includes: in response to the storage device 20 being started for the first time, scanning the storage location code 21.3 with a second barcode scanner 51 to complete the initial setup of the storage warehouse; in response to receiving an inbound instruction from a user, executing an inbound step; in the inbound step, dynamically scanning the storage location code 21.3 with the second barcode scanner 51 to determine that the target inbound storage location has reached the clothing placement position, so as to store the hanger 50 to be inbound in the target inbound storage location; in response to receiving an outbound instruction from a user, executing an outbound step; in the outbound step, dynamically scanning the storage location code 21.3 with the second barcode scanner 51 to determine that the target outbound storage location has reached the clothing outlet, so as to move the hanger 50 to be outbound out of the target outbound storage location.

[0114] Specifically, during the initialization phase, when the storage device 20 is first started, the second barcode scanner 51 automatically scans all location codes 21.3, quickly establishing a precise mapping between location codes 21.3 and location openings 21.2, without the need for manual registration. During the inbound and outbound processes, the second barcode scanner 51 dynamically scans location codes 21.3, tracking the storage belt 21 in real time to ensure that the target location accurately reaches the garment placement or exit point, preventing misplacement and improving the accuracy of inbound and outbound operations.

[0115] In some embodiments, the initialization setup includes the following steps: activating the drive mechanism 23 of the storage device 20 to make the storage belt 21 run at a first speed; the second barcode scanner 51 reads the bay location codes 21.3 one by one; and establishing a bay location information table according to the order in which the second barcode scanner 51 reads the bay location codes 21.3.

[0116] In other words, when the storage device 20 is first started, the second barcode scanner 51 scans all compartment codes 21.3, automatically completing the identification and location mapping of all compartments, so that the compartment code 21.3 corresponds one-to-one with the compartment hole 21.2. Regardless of how many storage boards 21.1 are spliced ​​together to form the storage strip 21, the second barcode scanner 51 can scan the entire storage strip 21 in a closed loop to achieve full coverage, without needing to distinguish the splicing position of the storage boards 21.1, thus adapting to storage devices 20 of different lengths and with different numbers of compartments, enhancing the versatility of the control method.

[0117] Specifically, the drive mechanism 23 of the storage device 20 is activated, causing the storage belt 21 to run at a low speed of 10 m / min. The second barcode scanner 51 reads each location code 21.3 sequentially. This code can be a QR code or a barcode. The storage control device 40 establishes a location information table (see Table 1 below) according to the order of reading by the second barcode scanner 51. It should be noted that the location information table must record the actual barcode of each location sequentially. Ideally, the barcodes should increment or decrement sequentially, although they can also be random.

[0118] Table 1 Position Information Table

[0119]

[0120] In some embodiments, the initialization settings further include: in response to the second barcode scanner 51 not reading the warehouse code 21.3, setting the warehouse code 21.3 of the current warehouse to a preset value according to the previous warehouse code 21.3 in the warehouse information table, and sending an alarm message to the user.

[0121] In this embodiment, barcode anomaly handling is added for actual operation. For example, if the second barcode scanner 51 reads the code 25027 for warehouse 001 and then fails to read the barcode for warehouse 002, the warehouse control device 40 will default the barcode for that warehouse to 25028 based on the warehouse information table. The alarm device 52 will then sound an alarm to remind the user to replenish the barcode. The user can select a missing code alarm record on the operation interface. The warehouse control device 40 will then re-verify whether the warehouse truly needs a replacement barcode. If a replacement barcode is indeed needed, it will enter a replacement state. After the user manually replenishes the barcode, the code for warehouse 002 will be updated in the warehouse information table the next time a new barcode is read in warehouse 002.

[0122] In some embodiments, the warehousing step includes: in response to the first hanger detection device 15 detecting a hanger 50, the first barcode scanner 16 not reading the hanger 50, and there being no ongoing warehousing or retrieval step, obtaining an empty storage location in the storage belt 21. Designating any empty storage location as the target warehousing location for storing clothing. Based on the target warehousing location, the clothing placement location, and the scanning results of the second barcode scanner 51 dynamically scanning the location code 21.3, running the storage belt 21 until the target warehousing location is moved to the clothing placement location. The hanger 50 to be warehoused is placed in the target warehousing location, and the hanger code on the hanger 50 is bound to the location code 21.3 of the target warehousing location, completing the warehousing process.

[0123] Specifically, the first hanger detection device 15 detects hanger 50, but the first barcode scanner 16 does not read the hanger 50 information, and there are no inbound or outbound operations in progress. This indicates that there is hanger 50 on the sliding rail 11 that needs to be stored, the inbound device 10 is idle, and there is no hanger 50 at the receiving position of the garment delivery device 12. If there are any incomplete inbound or outbound operations, the next step must be executed after the inbound or outbound work is completed. Then, it is determined whether there is an empty slot in the storage belt 21. If there is no empty slot, wait until there is an empty slot in the storage belt 21; if there is an empty slot, proceed to the next step. The storage control device 40 designates an empty slot as the target inbound slot for storing clothes, and the storage belt 21 runs until the target inbound slot is moved to the garment placement position. Finally, the inbound work is completed, and the hanger code is bound to the slot code 21.3.

[0124] In some embodiments, the step of running the storage belt 21 until the target inbound warehouse is moved to the clothing placement position, based on the scanning results of the target inbound warehouse position, the clothing placement position, and the second barcode scanner 51 dynamically scanning the warehouse position code 21.3, includes: calculating the shortest inbound distance between the target inbound warehouse position and the clothing placement position based on the warehouse position code 21.3 read by the second barcode scanner 51, the warehouse position code 21.3 of the target inbound warehouse, and the distance between the second barcode scanner 51 and the clothing placement position. The first time S for the target inbound warehouse position to move to the clothing placement position is calculated based on the shortest inbound distance and the operating speed of the storage belt 21. In response to the shortest inbound distance corresponding to the storage belt 21's operating direction being clockwise or counterclockwise, the drive mechanism 23 is activated to make the storage belt 21 run at the operating speed. In response to the drive mechanism 23 running for a second time, the drive mechanism 23 is controlled to decelerate the storage belt 21 to a first speed (the first speed is a low speed, 10m / min); the second time is the first time minus a preset delay time. The second barcode scanner 51 dynamically reads the storage location code 21.3 until the target storage location reaches the garment placement position and the garment storage location inspection device 18 senses the sensor 21.4, at which point the drive mechanism 23 stops. At low speed, the second barcode scanner 51 dynamically reads the storage location code 21.3, calculates the distance between the target storage location and the second barcode scanner 51 based on the real-time reading of the storage location code 21.3, and then, based on the previously known distance between the second barcode scanner 51 and the garment placement position, when the difference between the two distances is zero, it indicates that the target storage location has reached the garment placement position.

[0125] Specifically, based on the location code 21.3 read by the second barcode scanner 51, the location code 21.3 of the target inbound warehouse, and the distance between the second barcode scanner 51 and the garment placement position, the warehouse control device 40 calculates the shortest distance between the target inbound warehouse and the garment placement position (whether the target inbound warehouse moves clockwise or counterclockwise to the garment placement position, the distance is shorter). It also calculates the first time S from the target inbound warehouse to the garment placement position based on the operating speed of the storage belt 21 and the shortest distance. Depending on whether the shortest distance's direction of movement is clockwise or counterclockwise, the drive mechanism 23 starts and accelerates to its operating speed, driving the storage belt 21 to move clockwise or counterclockwise accordingly. Before reaching the garment placement position, i.e., after the second time S-S1, the drive mechanism 23 decelerates to a low speed. S1 is a set delay time, typically 0.3-1.5 seconds. When S-S1 is less than or equal to 0, the drive mechanism 23 directly operates at low speed. When running at low speed, the second barcode scanner 51 continues to work, and calculates whether the target warehouse location has reached the clothing placement position based on the dynamically read warehouse location code 21.3. When the target warehouse location reaches the clothing placement position, the drive mechanism 23 stops.

[0126] To ensure that the target storage location is aligned with the clothing placement location, this application also adds a verification function. That is, the storage location inspection device 18 on one side of the clothing placement location senses the sensor 21.4 next to the storage location. When the storage location inspection device 18 senses the sensor 21.4, the storage location hole 21.2 is aligned with the clothing placement location.

[0127] For example, given that the total length of storage belt 21 is 10000mm and the spacing between each compartment is 50mm, the total number of compartments on the entire storage belt is 200. The distance from the second barcode scanner 51 clockwise to the garment placement position is 200mm. If the storage control device 40 designates an empty compartment (compartment number 50) as the target storage compartment, the second barcode scanner 51 will read compartment number 0 when the target storage compartment is designated. According to the compartment information table, the spacing between the second barcode scanner 51 clockwise and the target storage compartment is 50 compartments. Therefore, the distance from the second barcode scanner 51 clockwise to the target storage compartment can be calculated as 2500mm (50*50mm). Then, the distance from the target storage compartment counterclockwise to the garment placement position is calculated as 2500-200=2300mm, and the distance from the target storage compartment clockwise to the garment placement position is 10000-2300=7700mm. This shows that the target storage compartment moves counterclockwise to the garment placement position faster, with the shortest distance being 2300mm counterclockwise. Based on the operating speed of the storage belt 21 (50m / min) and the shortest distance, the time S from the target storage compartment to the garment placement position is calculated as 2300×60 / 50000=2.76 seconds. The drive mechanism 23 starts and accelerates to the operating speed (50m / min), driving the storage belt 21 to move counterclockwise. Before reaching the garment placement position, i.e., after the drive mechanism 23 runs S-S1, it decelerates to a low speed (10m / min), where S1 is the set delay time, typically 0.3-1.5 seconds. When operating at low speed, the second barcode scanner 51 dynamically reads the storage location code 21.3. Based on the real-time reading of the storage location code 21.3, it calculates the distance between the target storage location and the second barcode scanner 51. Then, based on the previously known distance between the second barcode scanner 51 and the clothing placement location, when the difference between the two distances is zero, it indicates that the target storage location has reached the clothing placement location.

[0128] Please see Figure 14 , Figure 14This is a schematic diagram illustrating the setup of the second barcode scanner in the intelligent garment storage system provided in this application. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the second barcode scanner 51 is positioned 200mm counterclockwise from the garment placement location. When the storage control device 40 assigns the target storage location as location 50, the second barcode scanner 51 reads that the storage belt 21 is located at location 0. Therefore, the location scanned by the second barcode scanner 51 is 50 locations away from the target storage location, which is 50×50mm. Next, it is calculated whether the distance from the target storage location to the garment placement location is shorter by moving clockwise or counterclockwise. The calculation shows that the counterclockwise distance is 2500-200mm, and the total length of the storage belt 21 is 10000mm; therefore, the clockwise distance is 10000-2300mm.

[0129] In some embodiments, the hangers 50 to be stored in the target storage location are placed based on the following steps: The single-item release mechanism 14 releases the hanger 50 onto the hanging rod 12.1 of the garment delivery device 12, and the first barcode scanner 16 reads the hanger code on the hanger 50. The garment-pulling device 13 pushes the hangers 50 on both sides of the target storage location apart, leaving a gap. The rodless cylinder 12.3 of the garment delivery device 12 drives the hanger 50 from the receiving position to the placing position. At this time, the hanger rod 50.1 of the hanger 50 extends into the storage hole 21.2 of the target storage location, and the rotary cylinder 12.2 rotates downward, so the hanger 50 falls into the storage hole 21.2. The second hanger detection device 17 detects the hanger 50 and binds the hanger code to the storage code 21.3 of the target storage location. The rodless cylinder 12.3 resets, the rotary cylinder 12.2 resets, and the garment-pulling device 13 resets. An alarm is issued in response to the second hanger detection device 17 not detecting hanger 50.

[0130] Specifically, the single-item release mechanism 14 releases a hanger 50 onto the hanging rod 12.1 of the garment delivery device 12, and the first barcode scanner 16 reads the hanger code on the hanger 50. The garment-pushing device 13 pushes the hangers 50 on both sides of the target storage compartment apart, leaving a large gap to facilitate the placement of clothes. The rodless cylinder 12.3 of the garment delivery device 12 drives the hanger 50 from the receiving position to the placing position. At this time, the hook on the hanger rod 50.1 of the hanger 50 extends into the storage compartment hole 21.2 of the target storage compartment, and the rotary cylinder 12.2 rotates downward, causing the hanger 50 to fall into the storage compartment hole 21.2. The second hanger detection device 17 detects the hanger 50 and binds the hanger code to the storage compartment code 21.3 of the target storage compartment. The rodless cylinder 12.3 of the garment delivery device 12 resets, the rotary cylinder 12.2 resets, and the garment-pushing device 13 resets. If the second hanger detection device 17 fails to detect the hanger 50, an alarm message will be issued.

[0131] In some embodiments, the outbound step includes: in response to the third hanger detection device 34 not detecting a hanger 50, determining the storage location code 21.3 bound to the hanger 50 to be outbound, and determining the storage location corresponding to storage location code 21.3 as the target outbound storage location. Based on the target outbound storage location, the garment outlet, and the scanning results of the second barcode scanner 51 dynamically scanning the storage location code 21.3, running the storage belt 21 until the target outbound storage location is moved to the garment outlet. Moving the hanger 50 to be outbound out of the target outbound storage location, and unbinding the hanger code on the hanger 50 from the storage location code 21.3 of the target outbound storage location, thus completing the outbound process.

[0132] Specifically, the user sends a command to the warehouse control device 40 to retrieve a hanger 50. If the third hanger detection device 34 does not detect hanger 50, it locates the corresponding warehouse location code 21.3 based on the hanger code of the retrieved hanger 50. The warehouse location corresponding to warehouse location code 21.3 is the target retrieved warehouse location. If the third hanger detection device 34 detects hanger 50, it needs to wait. The storage conveyor belt 21 moves the target retrieved warehouse location to the garment outlet. The retrieved item is then retrieved, and the hanger code is unbound from the warehouse location code 21.3.

[0133] In some embodiments, the step of running the storage belt 21 until the target outbound warehouse is moved to the outbound warehouse, based on the scanning results of the target outbound warehouse location, the garment outlet, and the second barcode scanner 51 dynamically scanning the warehouse location code 21.3, includes: calculating the shortest outbound distance between the target outbound warehouse location and the garment outlet based on the warehouse location code 21.3 read by the second barcode scanner 51, the warehouse location code 21.3 of the target outbound warehouse location, and the distance between the second barcode scanner 51 and the garment outlet; calculating a third time T for the target outbound warehouse location to move to the garment outlet based on the shortest outbound distance and the operating speed of the storage belt 21; starting the drive mechanism 23 to make the storage belt 21 run at the operating speed; in response to the fourth time of the drive mechanism 23 running, controlling the drive mechanism 23 to decelerate the storage belt 21 to run at a first speed; the fourth time is the third time plus or minus a preset delay time. The second barcode scanner 51 dynamically reads the warehouse location code 21.3 until the target outbound warehouse location reaches the garment outlet and the outbound warehouse location inspection device 35 senses the sensor 21.4, at which point the drive mechanism 23 stops.

[0134] Specifically, based on the location code 21.3 read by the second barcode scanner 51, the location code 21.3 of the target outbound location, and the distance between the barcode scanner and the garment outlet, the warehouse control device 40 calculates the shortest distance between the target outbound location and the garment outlet. The calculation process is the same as that for the distance between the target inbound location and the garment placement location, and will not be repeated here. Based on the working speed of the storage belt 21 (50m / min) and the shortest distance, the third time T from the target outbound location to the garment outlet is calculated. The drive mechanism 23 starts and accelerates to the working speed (50m / min), driving the storage belt 21 to move. Before reaching the garment outlet, i.e., after the fourth time of operation of the drive mechanism 23, i.e., T±T1, it decelerates to a low speed (10m / min), where T1 is a set delay time, generally 0.3-1.5 seconds. Because the storage belt 21 needs to maintain a low speed during outbound operations and can only move in a designated direction (e.g., clockwise), if the shortest running direction of the target outbound warehouse is the same as the designated outbound direction, the running time is T-T1; if the direction is opposite, the running time is T+T1. Then, the storage belt 21 runs at a low speed in the designated direction, and the second barcode scanner 51 continues to work, calculating whether the target outbound warehouse has reached the garment outlet based on the dynamically read warehouse code 21.3.

[0135] In some embodiments, the hanger 50 to be shipped is moved out of the target shipping location based on the following steps: the shipping drive device 32 is activated, driving the shipping switching device 31 to transfer the hanger 50 in the target shipping location to the shipping track 33. After a first delay time T2, the shipping switching device 31 resets, and after a second delay time T3, the shipping drive device 32 stops. In response to the fourth hanger detection device 36 not detecting the hanger 50, an alarm message is issued.

[0136] Specifically, by calculating that the target outbound storage location has reached the garment outlet, and the outbound storage location inspection device 35 on the outbound side detects the sensor 21.4, the garment switching device 31 and the garment driving device 32 are activated, transferring the hanger 50 in the target outbound storage location to the garment track 33. After a first delay time T2, the garment switching device 31 resets, and after a second delay time T3, the garment driving device 32 stops. After the hanger 50 is transferred to the garment track 33, if the fourth hanger detection device 36 detects the hanger 50, the hanger code for outbound storage is unbound from the storage location code 21.3 of the target outbound storage location. If the fourth hanger detection device 36 does not detect the hanger 50, it issues an alarm message.

[0137] In summary, the positioning of the warehouse in this application uses the distance divided by the speed, which is a time delay method. However, the time delay method cannot provide accurate positioning because the motor needs to accelerate and decelerate when starting up to high speed and stopping from high speed, so there will be deviations. If a motor with an encoder is used, the cost will be high. Motors with encoders are not suitable for all drive methods, such as friction drive.

[0138] Therefore, this application creatively reduces the speed after a period of high-speed operation, that is, just before reaching the destination, and then uses a barcode scanner to dynamically read the warehouse location code 21.3, performing dynamic analysis and positioning of the warehouse location until the target warehouse location reaches the destination. This application does not require counting or locating warehouse locations at high speeds, avoiding adverse situations such as data distortion and environmental interference at high speeds.

[0139] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0140] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A control method for an intelligent cloakroom, used to control an intelligent cloakroom, characterized in that, The control method includes: In response to the storage device (20) being started for the first time, the storage location code (21.3) is scanned by the second barcode scanner (51) to complete the initial setup of the storage room; In response to receiving an inbound instruction from the user, an inbound step is executed; in the inbound step, the storage location code (21.3) is dynamically scanned by the second barcode scanner (51) to determine that the target inbound storage location has reached the clothing placement location, so as to store the hanger (50) to be inbound in the target inbound storage location; In response to receiving an outbound instruction from the user, an outbound step is executed; in the outbound step, the warehouse code (21.3) is dynamically scanned by the second barcode scanner (51) to determine that the target outbound warehouse has reached the garment outlet, so as to move the garment hanger (50) to be outbound out of the target outbound warehouse; The initialization settings include the following steps: Start the drive mechanism (23) of the storage device (20) to make the storage belt (21) run at a first speed; The second barcode scanner (51) reads the warehouse code (21.3) one by one; A position information table is established according to the order in which the position codes (21.3) are read by the second barcode scanner (51); The initialization settings also include: In response to the second barcode scanner (51) failing to read the warehouse code (21.3), the warehouse code (21.3) of the current warehouse is set to a preset value according to the previous warehouse code (21.3) in the warehouse information table, and an alarm message is sent to the user.

2. The control method for the intelligent cloakroom according to claim 1, characterized in that, The warehousing process includes: In response to the first hanger detection device (15) detecting the hanger (50), the first barcode scanner (16) does not read the hanger (50) and there is no inbound or outbound step being executed, and obtains an empty slot in the storage belt (21); Designate any one of the empty warehouse locations as the target warehouse location for storing clothing; Based on the scanning results of the target warehouse location, the garment placement location, and the second barcode scanner (51) dynamically scanning the warehouse code (21.3), the storage belt (21) is run until the target warehouse location is moved to the garment placement location; The hanger (50) to be put into storage is placed in the target storage location, and the hanger code on the hanger (50) is bound to the storage location code (21.3) of the target storage location to complete the storage.

3. The control method for the intelligent cloakroom according to claim 2, characterized in that, The steps of running the storage belt (21) until the target warehouse location is moved to the clothing placement location based on the scanning results of the warehouse location code (21.3) dynamically scanned by the second barcode scanner (51) include: Based on the location code (21.3) read by the second barcode scanner (51), the location code (21.3) of the target warehouse location, and the distance between the second barcode scanner (51) and the clothing placement location, calculate the shortest warehouse entry distance between the target warehouse location and the clothing placement location; Based on the shortest inbound distance and the working speed of the storage belt (21), calculate the first time when the target inbound warehouse moves to the clothing placement position; In response to the shortest distance into the warehouse corresponding to the running direction of the storage belt (21) being clockwise or counterclockwise, the drive mechanism (23) of the storage device (20) is activated, so that the storage belt (21) runs at the working speed; In response to the second time of operation of the drive mechanism (23), the drive mechanism (23) is controlled to decelerate the storage belt (21) to a first speed; the second time is the first time minus a preset delay time; The second barcode scanner (51) dynamically reads the storage location code (21.3) until the target storage location reaches the clothing placement location and the storage location inspection device (18) senses the sensor (21.4), and then stops the drive mechanism (23).

4. The control method for the intelligent cloakroom according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hangers (50) to be received are stored in the target receiving warehouse location based on the following steps: The single-item release mechanism (14) releases the hanger (50) onto the hanging rod (12.1) of the garment delivery device (12), and the first barcode scanner (16) reads the hanger code on the hanger (50); The garment-pulling device (13) pulls the garment hangers (50) on both sides of the target storage location apart to leave a gap; The rodless cylinder (12.3) of the garment feeding device (12) drives the garment hanger (50) from the receiving position to the garment placement position. At this time, the hanger rod (50.1) of the garment hanger (50) extends into the storage hole (21.2) of the target storage location. The rotary cylinder (12.2) rotates downward, and the garment hanger (50) falls into the storage hole (21.2). The second hanger detection device (17) detects the hanger (50) and binds the hanger code to the storage location code (21.3) of the target storage location; The rodless cylinder (12.3) is reset, the rotary cylinder (12.2) is reset, and the garment-pulling device (13) is reset; In response to the second hanger detection device (17) not detecting the hanger (50), an alarm message is issued.

5. The control method for the intelligent cloakroom according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outbound process includes: In response to the third hanger detection device (34) not detecting the hanger (50), the storage location code (21.3) bound to the hanger (50) to be shipped is determined, and the storage location corresponding to the storage location code (21.3) is determined as the target shipping storage location; Based on the scanning results of the target outbound warehouse location, the garment outlet, and the second barcode scanner (51) dynamically scanning the warehouse location code (21.3), the storage belt (21) is run until the target outbound warehouse location is moved to the garment outlet; Move the hanger (50) to be shipped out of the target shipping location and unbind the hanger code on the hanger (50) from the location code (21.3) of the target shipping location to complete the shipping process.

6. The control method for the intelligent cloakroom according to claim 5, characterized in that, The steps of running the storage belt (21) until the target outbound warehouse is moved to the outbound warehouse based on the scanning results of the warehouse code (21.3) dynamically scanned by the second barcode scanner (51) include: Based on the warehouse location code (21.3) read by the second barcode scanner (51), the warehouse location code (21.3) of the target outbound warehouse, and the distance between the second barcode scanner (51) and the garment outlet, calculate the shortest outbound distance between the target outbound warehouse and the garment outlet; Based on the shortest outbound distance and the working speed of the storage belt (21), calculate the third time it takes for the target outbound warehouse to move to the garment outlet; Start the drive mechanism (23) of the storage device (20) so that the storage belt (21) runs at the operating speed; In response to the fourth time of operation of the drive mechanism (23), the drive mechanism (23) is controlled to decelerate the storage belt (21) to a first speed; the fourth time is the third time plus or minus a preset delay time; The second barcode scanner (51) dynamically reads the warehouse code (21.3) until the target outbound warehouse reaches the garment outlet and the outbound warehouse inspection device (35) senses the sensor (21.4), then stops the drive mechanism (23).

7. The control method for the intelligent cloakroom according to claim 5, characterized in that, The hanger (50) to be shipped out will be moved out of the target outbound storage location based on the following steps: The garment dispensing drive device (32) is activated, driving the garment dispensing switching device (31) to transfer the garment hanger (50) in the target outbound storage location to the garment dispensing track (33); After the first delay time, the garment dispensing switching device (31) is reset, and after the second delay time, the garment dispensing driving device (32) stops. An alarm is issued in response to the fourth hanger detection device (36) not detecting the hanger (50).

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