Intelligent cabinet with height adjusting function

Abstract

The intelligent cabinet with the height adjusting function comprises a cabinet body, a main control unit, a sealing door and a temperature adjusting unit, a control screen is installed on the outer side face of the sealing door, a first assembling cavity and a second assembling cavity are formed in the positions, located on the two opposite sides of a storage space, of an inner cavity of the cabinet body correspondingly, and multiple layers of bearing plates are arranged in the storage space from bottom to top; first main driving structures are mounted at the positions, corresponding to the bearing plates except the first-layer bearing plate, in the first assembling cavity, and first matched driving structures are mounted at the positions, corresponding to the bearing plates except the first-layer bearing plate, in the second assembling cavity; the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet body and the bottoms of the bearing plates except the first layer of bearing plate are provided with identification assemblies. The problems that an existing intelligent cabinet is poor in reliability due to mechanical scanning, insufficient in accuracy due to a single recognition mode, low in operation flexibility due to a fixed space and unfriendly in man-machine interaction are solved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of medical supplies cabinets, and specifically discloses an intelligent cabinet with height adjustment function. BACKGROUND

[0002] Chinese application publication No. CN121015001A, published on November 28, 2025, discloses an electromagnetic shielding intelligent cabinet with medical drug information monitoring and identification, which comprises an electromagnetic shielding metal cabinet body, a left cabinet door and a right cabinet door are hingedly connected to the front side of the electromagnetic shielding metal cabinet body through hinges, a face recognition intelligent electronic lock is installed between the left cabinet door and the right cabinet door, and a medical drug information monitoring and identification assembly is installed in the electromagnetic shielding metal cabinet body. The medical drug information monitoring and identification assembly comprises two installation cylinders fixedly connected to the top inner wall and the bottom inner wall of the electromagnetic shielding metal cabinet body, a rotating shaft is rotatably connected between the two installation cylinders, and the shaft wall of the rotating shaft is connected with a plurality of placement racks. The present application can realize full coverage of all positions of the drugs by the RFID scan and read-write instrument, thereby ensuring the information monitoring and identification of all drugs in the intelligent cabinet by the RFID scan and read-write instrument, avoiding the missed reading of some drugs, and effectively improving the accuracy of the electromagnetic shielding intelligent cabinet in monitoring and identifying the drug information. However, such prior art has the following obvious defects: first, it relies on a mechanical rotating mechanism for scanning, which has problems of mechanical wear, loud noise, slow response speed, and reduced reliability after long-term use; second, it only uses a single RFID identification method, which cannot obtain the visual information and accurate size of the drugs, making it difficult to perform multi-dimensional verification and error prevention; third, the height of the drug placement rack needs to be manually adjusted, and the storage space cannot be automatically and real-time adjusted according to the actual size of the stored drugs, resulting in low space utilization and low operation intelligence; fourth, there is a lack of standardized temporary storage and preprocessing area for drugs, and the human-computer interaction method is single, which cannot provide intuitive and efficient operation guidance for the operator.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new intelligent drug management cabinet with more accurate identification, strong space adaptation capability, and more intelligent and convenient operation. SUMMARY

[0004] To solve the problems of the prior art, the present application provides an intelligent cabinet with height adjustment function to solve the problems of poor reliability caused by mechanical scanning, insufficient accuracy caused by single identification method, low operation flexibility caused by fixed space, and unfriendly human-computer interaction of the existing intelligent cabinet.

[0005] This invention includes the following: an intelligent cabinet with height adjustment function, comprising a cabinet body, a main control unit installed on the top of the cabinet body, a sealed door connected to one side of the cabinet body, and a temperature adjustment unit installed on the side of the cabinet body adjacent to the storage space. A control screen is installed on the outer side of the sealed door. The cabinet body has a first assembly cavity and a second assembly cavity respectively arranged on opposite sides of the storage space. The storage space has multiple layers of support plates arranged from bottom to top. A first main drive structure is installed in the first assembly cavity at the position corresponding to the support plate except for the first layer. A first cooperating drive structure is installed in the second assembly cavity at the position corresponding to the support plate except for the first layer. The first main drive structure and the first cooperating drive structure cooperate to cause the support plates to move up and down.

[0006] Identification components are installed on the top of the cabinet's internal cavity and on the bottom of the support plates, except for the first layer of support plates.

[0007] Each of the aforementioned support plates has multiple support areas on its support surface, and each of the aforementioned support areas is equipped with a thin-film sensor;

[0008] A pre-entry structure is installed on one side of the cabinet exterior;

[0009] A temporary storage structure is provided on one side of the cabinet body and below the pre-entry structure;

[0010] A low-sound-pressure buzzer and a multi-color LED light strip are installed in the center of the upper part of the outer side of the cabinet, from top to bottom.

[0011] A lifting projection structure is installed on the upper part of the outer side of the cabinet, on one side of the multi-color LED light strip;

[0012] The sealed door is located on one side of the control screen and is equipped with a fingerprint reader and an iris reader.

[0013] Preferably, the first main drive structure includes a rotary drive motor, a drive gear, and a gear rack. The rotary drive motor is fixedly installed in the first assembly cavity, and the power output end of the rotary drive motor is connected to the drive gear. One side of the support plate extends into the first assembly cavity and is fixedly connected to the gear rack. The drive gear meshes with the gear rack.

[0014] Preferably, the first mating drive structure includes a telescopic drive motor and a telescopic arm, and the opposite side of the support plate extends into the second assembly cavity and is connected to the telescopic arm.

[0015] Preferably, the recognition component includes a high-definition panoramic camera, a 3D depth camera, and a multispectral ring LED light. The high-definition panoramic camera is centrally mounted, the 3D depth camera is positioned adjacent to the high-definition panoramic camera, and the multispectral ring LED light surrounds the high-definition panoramic camera and the 3D depth camera.

[0016] Preferably, a shelf camera is installed in the center of the upper surface of each of the support plates on the side facing the sealing door.

[0017] Preferably, the pre-entry structure includes a temporary storage cavity, an identification component is installed at the top of the inner cavity of the temporary storage cavity, a sliding support plate is connected to the lower part of the temporary storage cavity via a slide rail, and a door is hinged to the temporary storage cavity; a handle is installed on the side of the sliding support plate facing the door.

[0018] Preferably, the temporary storage structure includes an electric push rod and a temporary support plate; the electric push rod is fixedly installed on one side of the cabinet, and the power output end of the electric push rod is connected to the temporary support plate.

[0019] Preferably, the lifting projection structure includes a lifting drive motor and a projector, the lifting drive motor is fixedly connected to the cabinet, and the power output end of the lifting drive motor is connected to the projector.

[0020] Preferably, a temperature sensor is installed inside the cabinet, and the temperature sensor is connected to the main control unit.

[0021] Preferably, the surface of each of the support plates is coated with an antibacterial and easy-to-clean coating.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0023] 1. Fully automated and intelligent dynamic spatial adaptation is achieved: By accurately acquiring the size information of the medicines to be stored through identification components (especially 3D depth cameras), the main control unit intelligently calculates the optimal storage layout based on this information and controls the linkage between the first main drive structure and the first cooperating drive structure to automatically adjust the height of the relevant support plates. This process requires no manual intervention, greatly improving space utilization and storage operation efficiency.

[0024] 2. A multimodal, highly reliable identification and sensing system was constructed: It comprehensively utilizes high-definition panoramic cameras for visual recognition (such as reading barcodes and observing appearance), 3D depth cameras to obtain precise volume, and thin-film sensors to monitor weight and pressure distribution. The fusion and cross-verification of multiple sensor data fundamentally overcomes the shortcomings of single RFID identification, such as easy missed reads and errors, ensuring the absolute accuracy of drug information entry and inventory status, and possessing error prevention capabilities (such as verification of the quantity retrieved and placed).

[0025] 3. Optimized human-computer interaction and work processes: The pre-entry structure and electrically deployable temporary storage structure provide staff with a standardized and convenient area for drug pre-processing and temporary storage, ensuring a well-organized operation. Combined with multi-color LED indicator strips, low-pressure buzzer status indicators, and a lifting projection structure that can project operation instructions inside the cabinet or on the workbench, an intuitive and user-friendly guided interactive experience is created, reducing operational difficulty and training costs.

[0026] 4. Improved overall system reliability and security: The use of fixed-installation identification components replaces the complex mechanical rotating scanning mechanism, eliminating the risk of mechanical wear and jamming, resulting in quieter and more reliable system operation. Simultaneously, the integration of fingerprint and iris recognition provides dual biometric verification, significantly enhancing the security and audit traceability capabilities of drug storage and retrieval.

[0027] 5. Emphasis on hygiene and environmental protection: The surface of the shelf is coated with an antibacterial and easy-to-clean coating, facilitating cleaning and disinfection and meeting medical environment hygiene requirements. An integrated temperature control unit and temperature sensor maintain a constant temperature environment suitable for drug storage within the cabinet.

[0028] In summary, this invention provides an intelligent drug management solution that is superior to existing technologies in terms of reliability, intelligence, and ergonomics through highly integrated electromechanical design, advanced multimodal sensing technology, and intelligent control logic. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Fig. 1 This is a view illustrating the invention (the sealing door is omitted).

[0030] Fig. 2 This is a front view of the present invention.

[0031] Fig. 3 This is a top view of the support plate (showing the thin-film sensor).

[0032] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: Cabinet 10, Main control unit 11, High-definition panoramic camera 12, 3D depth camera 13, Multispectral ring LED light 14, Support plate 15, Identification component 16, First assembly cavity 18, Second assembly cavity 17, Gear rack 19, Drive gear 20, Rotary drive motor 21, Telescopic drive motor 23, Telescopic arm 22, Low sound pressure buzzer 25, Multi-color LED indicator strip 24, Sealed door 26, Lifting drive motor 28, Projector 27, Control screen 29, Temporary storage cavity 30, Door 31, Sliding support plate 32, Electric push rod 34, Temporary support plate 33, Shelf camera 35, Thin film sensor 36, First main drive structure 37, First cooperating drive structure 38, Pre-entry structure 39, Temporary storage structure 40, Lifting projection structure 41, Fingerprint reader 43, Iris reader 42. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To further understand the features, technical means, and specific objectives and functions achieved by the present invention, the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0034] refer to Figs. 1 to 3 .

[0035] The present invention provides an intelligent cabinet with height adjustment function, which mainly includes a cabinet body 10, a main control unit 11, a sealed door 26, a temperature adjustment unit (not shown in the figure, which may be a combination of a semiconductor cooling chip and a PTC heater integrated into the cabinet wall), and a control screen 29.

[0036] The main interior of cabinet 10 is a medicine storage space, with a first assembly cavity 18 and a second assembly cavity 17 on its left and right sides, respectively. The storage space contains multiple horizontally arranged support plates 15 for holding medicines. The first support plate 15 is a fixed layer, and each support plate 15 above it can be independently raised and lowered. Specifically, in the first assembly cavity 18 on the right, a first main drive structure 37 is installed corresponding to each movable support plate 15. This structure includes a rotary drive motor 21, a drive gear 20 driven by the motor, and a gear rack 19 fixed to the right side of the support plate 15, with the drive gear 20 meshing with the gear rack 19. In the second assembly cavity 17 on the left, a first engaging drive structure 38 is installed corresponding to each movable support plate 15, which includes a telescopic drive motor 23 and a telescopic arm 22 driven by the motor, with the top of the telescopic arm 22 connected to the left side of the support plate 15. The main control unit 11 can control the rotary drive motor 21 and the telescopic drive motor 23 to work synchronously and in coordination. Through gear and rack transmission and the pushing / retracting of the telescopic arm, the support plate 15 can be raised, lowered and locked smoothly and accurately.

[0037] To achieve intelligent identification, identification components 16 are installed at the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet 10 and at the bottom of each movable shelf 15. The identification components 16 include a centrally located high-definition panoramic camera 12, a nearby 3D depth camera 13, and multispectral ring LED lights 14 arranged around them. The top identification component 16 is responsible for overall monitoring and measuring the size of the medicines placed in the cabinet, while the bottom identification component 16 is used to scan the top information of the medicines on the lower shelf. In addition, a shelf camera 35 is installed on the upper surface of each shelf 15 near the door to capture the side information of the medicines on that shelf. The surface of each shelf 15 is divided into grid-like shelf areas, and a thin-film sensor 36 is integrated under each area to sense the weight and pressure distribution of the medicines in that area, enabling precise positioning and quantity verification.

[0038] On the right side of the exterior of cabinet 10, there is a pre-entry structure 39 and a temporary storage structure 40. The pre-entry structure 39 is a small, independent cabinet with a door 31. The top of its interior is equipped with an identification component 16, and the bottom has a pull-out sliding support plate 32. Staff can place the medicines to be stored here first. After closing the door 31, the system automatically completes information identification and size measurement. The temporary storage structure 40 consists of an electric push rod 34 and a temporary support plate 33. When batch operations or temporary placement of medicines are required, the electric push rod 34 can be controlled via the control panel 29 to push out the temporary support plate 33, which can then be used as a work surface.

[0039] The top front of cabinet 10 is equipped with a low-pressure buzzer 25 and a multi-color LED indicator strip 24 to convey system status (such as running, alarm, successful operation, etc.) through sound and light. Next to it is a lifting projection structure 41, consisting of a lifting drive motor 28 and a projector 27. The projector 27 can be lowered when needed to project information such as operation guidance arrows and medicine location boxes onto the temporary support plate 33 or inside the cabinet. The sealed door 26 is equipped with a control panel 29, a fingerprint reader 43, and an iris reader 42, which together constitute a high-level security access control and interactive interface.

[0040] Working principle:

[0041] When storing medications, staff first open the sealed door 26 via fingerprint or iris verification. The medication is then placed into the temporary storage cavity 30 of the pre-entered structure 39. After closing the door 31, the internal identification component 16 activates, acquiring the medication's visual information, barcode, and precise three-dimensional dimensions, and uploading the data to the main control unit 11. Based on the medication dimensions, the current height of each shelf 15, and the load conditions, the main control unit 11 uses a built-in algorithm to calculate the optimal storage layer and the target height adjustment required for that layer. Subsequently, the system guides staff to open the main cabinet door via indicator lights or projection.

[0042] When staff retrieve the medicine and place it into the main cabinet, the identification component 16 at the top can re-verify the medicine. The main control unit 11 controls the first main drive structure 37 and the first cooperating drive structure 38 of the target shelf and all shelves above it to work together to automatically adjust to a suitable space. After the staff places the medicine in the designated position, the thin-film sensor 36 on the shelf senses the weight change, verifies it with the visual recognition result, confirms successful storage, and updates the inventory data.

[0043] When retrieving medication, staff select the medication on the control panel 29. The system can indicate the location of the target medication on the receiving plate 15 and its specific area via flashing indicator lights 24 or projection from the projector 27. After medication retrieval, the weight change detected by the thin-film sensor 36 is re-verified with visual recognition to ensure accurate medication retrieval and automatically optimize the space below.

[0044] This intelligent cabinet adopts a multi-level closed-loop control working mode, with the main control unit as the core, integrating perception, decision-making, execution, and feedback to realize intelligent management of the entire process of drug storage.

[0045] The core workflow is broken down as follows:

[0046] 1. Drug storage process:

[0047] Step 1: Identity Verification → Operators verify their identity using a fingerprint / iris scanner.

[0048] Step 2: Pre-entry and recognition → The medicine is placed in the pre-entry structure, and a high-definition camera and a 3D depth camera acquire visual information and precise dimensions of the medicine.

[0049] Step 3: Intelligent Planning → The main control unit calculates the optimal storage location based on the size of the medicine, current inventory, and space layout.

[0050] Step 4: Space Adaptive Adjustment → The system automatically drives the corresponding support plate to adjust its height to create a suitable space.

[0051] Step 5: Guided Placement → Guide the operator to place the medicine in the designated location using indicator lights, projections, etc.

[0052] Step 6: Verification and Confirmation → The thin-film sensor and identification component verify the drug information and update the inventory database.

[0053] 2. Medication Removal Procedure:

[0054] Step 1: Identity Verification and Inquiry → After verifying their identity, operators can inquire about the required medicines through the control screen.

[0055] Step 2: Precise Positioning Guidance → The system accurately indicates the location of the medicine through indicator lights and a projector.

[0056] Step 3: Drug Retrieval and Verification → After the drug is retrieved, the thin-film sensor monitors the weight change and verifies it against the inventory record.

[0057] Step 4: Space Optimization → The system automatically adjusts the height of the lower support plate to optimize storage space.

[0058] 3. Environmental maintenance procedures:

[0059] Temperature sensors monitor the environment inside the cabinet in real time.

[0060] The main control unit controls the temperature regulation unit to work according to the set parameters.

[0061] A closed-loop control system is formed to maintain a constant temperature environment.

[0062] The system features of this implementation method are as follows:

[0063] 1. Multimodal perception fusion: Data fusion from multiple sensors, including visual recognition, 3D size measurement, weight perception, and environmental monitoring, to ensure comprehensive and accurate information.

[0064] 2. Intelligent decision optimization: Based on algorithm-based spatial layout planning and inventory management, storage space utilization is maximized.

[0065] 3. Closed-loop precision control: A complete closed loop is formed from perception to execution, with feedback verification for each action to ensure accurate and reliable operation.

[0066] 4. User-friendly human-computer interaction: Provides intuitive operation guidance through various means such as lighting, sound, projection, and touch screen.

[0067] 5. Full process traceability: All operations are recorded in detail, meeting medical audit requirements.

[0068] The above-described embodiments are merely one implementation of the present invention, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent cabinet with height adjustment function, comprising a cabinet body (10), a master control unit (11) installed on the top of the cabinet body (10), a sealed door (26) connected with one side of the cabinet body (10), a temperature adjustment unit installed on the side of the cabinet body (10) adjacent to the storage space, and an operation screen (29) installed on the outer side of the sealed door (26), characterized in that, The first assembly cavity (18) and the second assembly cavity (17) are respectively arranged on the opposite sides of the storage space in the inner cavity of the cabinet body, a plurality of layers of supporting plates (15) are arranged from bottom to top in the storage space, the first main driving structure (37) is arranged in the first assembly cavity (18) and is arranged at the position of the supporting plate (15) corresponding to the position of the supporting plate (15) except the first layer of the supporting plate (15), the first matching driving structure (38) is arranged in the second assembly cavity (17) and is arranged at the position of the supporting plate (15) corresponding to the position of the supporting plate (15) except the first layer of the supporting plate (15), and the first main driving structure (37) and the first matching driving structure (38) are matched to drive the supporting plate (15) to move up and down. The top of the inner cavity of the cabinet body (10) and the bottom of the supporting plate (15) except the first layer of the supporting plate (15) are provided with an identification assembly (16). The supporting surface of each supporting plate (15) is divided into a plurality of supporting areas, and a film sensor (36) is arranged on each supporting area. A pre-entry structure (39) is arranged on one side of the cabinet body (10). A temporary storage structure (40) is arranged on one side of the cabinet body (10) and below the pre-entry structure (39). A low sound pressure buzzer (25) and a multi-color LED light bar (24) are sequentially arranged from top to bottom at the central position of the upper part of the outer side of the cabinet body (10). A lifting projection structure (41) is arranged on one side of the multi-color LED light bar (24) at the upper part of the outer side of the cabinet body (10). The fingerprint identifier (43) and the iris identifier (42) are arranged on one side of the control screen (29) of the sealing door (26).

2. The intelligent cabinet with height adjustment function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first main driving structure (37) comprises a rotary driving motor (21), a driving gear (20) and a gear strip (19), the rotary driving motor (21) is fixedly arranged in the first assembly cavity (18), the power output end of the rotary driving motor (21) is connected with the driving gear (20), one side of the supporting plate (15) extends into the first assembly cavity (18) and is fixedly connected with the gear strip (19), and the driving gear (20) is meshedly connected with the gear strip (19). 3.The smart cabinet with height adjustment function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first matching driving structure (38) comprises a telescopic driving motor (23) and a telescopic arm (22), and the other side of the supporting plate (15) extends into the second assembly cavity (17) and is connected with the telescopic arm (22). 4.The smart cabinet with height adjustment function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The identification assembly (16) comprises a high-definition panoramic camera (12), a 3D depth camera (13) and a multi-spectrum ring-shaped LED lamp (14), the high-definition panoramic camera (12) is arranged at the center, the 3D depth camera (13) is arranged adjacent to the high-definition panoramic camera (12), and the multi-spectrum ring-shaped LED lamp (14) surrounds the high-definition panoramic camera (12) and the 3D depth camera (13).

5. The intelligent cabinet with height adjustment function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The layer plate camera (35) is arranged at the center of the upper surface of one side of each supporting plate (15) close to the sealing door (26). 6.The smart cabinet with height adjustment function according to claim 1, wherein, Said pre-entry structure (39) includes a temporary storage cavity (30), an identification assembly (16) is installed on the top of the cavity, the lower part of the temporary storage cavity (30) is connected with a sliding supporting plate (32) through a slide rail, and the temporary storage cavity (30) is hinged with a door body (31); a handle is installed on the side of the sliding supporting plate (32) close to the door body (31).

7. The intelligent cabinet with height adjustment function according to claim 1, characterized in that, Said temporary storage structure (40) includes an electric push rod (34) and a temporary supporting plate (33); the electric push rod (34) is fixedly installed on one side of the cabinet body (10), and the power output end of the electric push rod (34) is connected with the temporary supporting plate (33). 8.The smart cabinet with height adjustment function according to claim 1, wherein, Said lifting projection structure (41) includes a lifting drive motor (28) and a projector (27); the lifting drive motor (28) is fixedly connected with the cabinet body (10), and the power output end of the lifting drive motor (28) is connected with the projector (27). 9.The smart cabinet with height adjustment function according to claim 1, wherein, A temperature sensor is installed in the cabinet body (10), and the temperature sensor is connected with the main control unit (11). 10.The smart cabinet with height adjustment function according to claim 1, wherein, The surfaces of the supporting plates (15) are all coated with an antibacterial and easy-to-clean coating.

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