Intelligent storage cabinet convenient to use

By designing an intelligent storage cabinet, the system utilizes fluid media and a fluid pump to switch between light transmission and privacy modes on the cabinet door. Combined with a spring mechanism and a projector, it solves the problems of light transmission and privacy protection for the storage cabinet door, achieving a modern and automated user experience and adaptability to multiple scenarios.

CN121817618APending Publication Date: 2026-04-10SHANGHAI SUQING WOOD IND CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI SUQING WOOD IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2026-01-16
Publication Date
2026-04-10

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Technical Problem

The existing locker door design cannot simultaneously meet the needs of light transmission and privacy protection, and the manual adjustment scheme is not convenient enough, making it difficult to achieve a modern and integrated visual appearance.

Method used

The cabinet is constructed from a frame and panels, with a built-in liquid storage box and a hollow glass container. The cabinet door switches between light transmission and privacy modes via a fluid medium and a fluid pump. It is equipped with a spring mechanism and an electric lock to improve convenience. It also features a small projector and control module to enhance functionality, and the connecting components support multiple cabinet combinations.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic switching between light transmission and privacy modes for cabinet doors, improving ease of use and functionality, supporting flexible adaptation to various application scenarios, and enhancing user experience and management efficiency.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent storage cabinet convenient to use, and relates to the technical field of intelligent storage cabinets. The storage cabinet specifically comprises a cabinet body composed of a framework and a plurality of plates, a plurality of storage cavities are formed in the cabinet body, and a cabinet door is arranged at the position, located in each storage cavity, of the cabinet body; the cabinet door comprises a door body rotationally connected to the cabinet body, a liquid storage box and a cavity glass container, the liquid storage box and the cavity glass container are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the door body in an embedded mode, the liquid storage box is communicated with an inner cavity of the cavity glass container through a communicating pipe, a fluid medium is stored in the liquid storage box, and a fluid pump for bidirectionally driving the fluid medium is arranged on the communicating pipe. According to the invention, the light transmission of the cavity glass container and the shading property of whether the fluid medium exists in the inner cavity of the cavity glass container are utilized, so that the mutual switching between the light transmission mode and the privacy mode of the whole cabinet door is realized, the limitation of scene application is solved, and meanwhile, the mode switching can be realized through the control of the fluid pump; and the functions of modernization and automatic use are achieved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of intelligent storage cabinets, and particularly relates to an intelligent storage cabinet convenient to use. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing storage cabinet doors are usually designed to be fixed in terms of light transmission or non-light transmission, and have single functions and cannot adapt to diversified use requirements. Although solid cabinet doors (such as wooden or metal doors) can protect privacy, they completely block light and vision and cannot display the contents in the cabinet. The cabinet doors made of transparent glass or acrylic material can realize the display function, but lack privacy protection and cannot dynamically control the presentation of information.

[0003] At present, there are some technologies on the market that attempt to reconcile this contradiction, such as installing a physical cover (such as a curtain) on the cabinet door or using a glass with built-in shutters. However, these solutions usually require manual adjustment and lack convenience, and it is difficult to achieve a modern and integrated visual appearance.

[0004] Therefore, the cabinet doors in the prior art have limitations in terms of light transmission, and are fixed or have switching schemes. Therefore, the present application proposes an intelligent storage cabinet convenient to use. SUMMARY

[0005] The purpose of the present application is to solve the problems existing in the prior art and provide an intelligent storage cabinet convenient to use.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application adopts the following technical scheme: An intelligent storage cabinet convenient to use includes a cabinet body composed of a framework and a plurality of panels, a plurality of storage cavities are arranged inside the cabinet body, and a cabinet door is arranged at each storage cavity of the cabinet body; The cabinet door includes a door body rotatably connected to the cabinet body, a liquid storage box fixedly embedded in the inner wall of the door body, and a hollow glass container, the inner cavities of the liquid storage box and the hollow glass container are communicated through a communication pipe, a fluid medium is stored in the interior of the liquid storage box, and a fluid pump for bidirectional driving of the fluid medium is arranged on the communication pipe; The fluid medium has the property of not transmitting light.

[0007] Preferably, the inner wall of the hollow glass container is a smooth mirror surface, and a plug-type plate is slidingly fitted to the inner wall of the hollow glass container, and a scraper plate in close contact with the hollow glass container is arranged at the top of the plug-type plate.

[0008] Further, a lock catch is arranged on one side of the cabinet door, and an electric control lock matched with the lock catch is arranged on the inner wall of one side of the storage cavity.

[0009] On the basis of the foregoing scheme, a spring device for generating opening elastic force on the cabinet door is further arranged on the inner wall of one side of the storage cavity. The elastic device comprises a shell and an elastic rod, the elastic rod is slidingly connected to the inner wall of the shell, a spring is arranged in the shell for generating elastic force on the elastic rod, and the end of the elastic rod is rollingly connected with a ball.

[0010] In the foregoing aspect, the top side wall of the door body is fixed with a protective cover through bolts, and the inner side of the protective cover is provided with a small short-focus projector.

[0011] As a further aspect of the present application, the fluid medium comprises: Base fluid: water, mineral oil, silicone oil, ethylene glycol aqueous solution; Scattering particles: titanium dioxide.

[0012] Meanwhile, one side of the cabinet body is also provided with a control cabinet, and the control cabinet comprises: A display module for externally displaying information; A broadcast module for broadcasting information; A key module for human-computer interaction; An identity recognition module for recognizing the identity of the user.

[0013] As a preferred aspect of the present application, the top and bottom of the storage cavity are provided with filter elements, and one side of the filter element is connected with the same multi-way pipe, and the other end of the multi-way pipe is connected with a heat pump.

[0014] Meanwhile, the cabinet body can be used in multiple groups, and adjacent cabinet bodies are matched through multiple groups of connecting assemblies.

[0015] As a more preferred aspect of the present application, the connecting assembly comprises a connecting table fixed to the top of one of the cabinet bodies and an opening table fixed to the bottom of the other cabinet body, a waist-shaped hole is formed in the inner wall of the opening table, a through hole is formed in the inner wall of the connecting table, and the through hole and the inner wall of the waist-shaped hole are matched with the same connecting bolt.

[0016] The present application has the following advantages: 1. The present application first utilizes the light transmission of the cavity glass container and the light blocking of the fluid medium in the inner cavity of the cavity glass container, thereby realizing the mutual switching of the light transmission and privacy mode of the entire cabinet door, solving the limitation of scene application, and achieving the functions of modernization and automation through the control of the fluid pump.

[0017] 2. The present application sets the elastic device, which can continuously generate elastic force when the cabinet door is closed, thereby automatically opening the cabinet door at the moment when the electric control lock and the lock catch are released, and then the taking and placing of articles can be carried out, increasing the convenience of use.

[0018] 3. This invention, by setting a fluid medium to switch light transmission modes and specifically designing the fluid medium, and then using it in conjunction with a small short-throw projector, enables advertising projection and playback in privacy mode, thereby further increasing functionality.

[0019] 4. This invention, by setting up components such as a heat pump, multi-channel pipe, and filter element, can heat the air through the heat pump and then deliver it to the storage cavity to achieve the dehumidification effect.

[0020] 5. This invention, by setting a connecting component, can combine multiple cabinets, thereby allowing for flexible selection of the number of combinations according to needs. In addition, by setting the connecting component as a combination of an opening platform, a connecting platform, and connecting bolts, it can ensure quick assembly and disassembly of cabinets while also increasing the ease of disassembly. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an easy-to-use intelligent storage cabinet proposed in this invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cabinet door structure of an easy-to-use intelligent storage cabinet proposed in this invention; Figure 3 This invention provides a schematic cross-sectional view of the door structure of an easy-to-use intelligent storage cabinet. Figure 1 ; Figure 4 This invention proposes an easy-to-use intelligent storage cabinet. Figure 3 Schematic diagram of part A in the middle; Figure 5 This invention provides a schematic cross-sectional view of the door structure of an easy-to-use intelligent storage cabinet. Figure 2 ; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the electronically controlled lock, spring mechanism, and latch structure of an easy-to-use intelligent storage cabinet proposed in this invention; Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the spring mechanism of an easy-to-use intelligent storage cabinet proposed in this invention. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the control cabinet structure of an easy-to-use intelligent storage cabinet proposed in this invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the cabinet-to-cabinet combination structure of an easy-to-use intelligent storage cabinet proposed in this invention; Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the connection components of an easy-to-use intelligent storage cabinet proposed in this invention.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Cabinet body; 2. Sheet metal; 3. Frame; 4. Storage cavity; 5. Cabinet door; 6. Filter element; 7. Multi-port pipe; 8. Heat pump; 9. Door; 10. Liquid storage box; 11. Identification area; 12. Protective cover; 13. Small short-throw projector; 14. Hollow glass container; 15. Scraper; 16. Plug plate; 17. Connecting pipe; 18. Fluid pump; 19. Electric lock; 20. Spring; 21. Lock; 22. Spring; 23. Housing; 24. Spring rod; 25. Ball bearing; 26. Control cabinet; 27. Display module; 28. Broadcast module; 29. ​​Button module; 30. Identification module; 31. Connecting component; 32. Opening platform; 33. Waist-shaped hole; 34. Connecting bolt; 35. Connecting platform. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0024] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0025] Example 1: An easy-to-use smart storage cabinet, such as Figures 1-10 As shown, the cabinet 1 consists of a frame 3 and multiple panels 2. The cabinet 1 has multiple storage cavities 4 inside, and each storage cavity 4 has a cabinet door 5.

[0026] The cabinet door 5 includes a door 9 rotatably connected to the cabinet body 1, and a liquid storage box 10 and a hollow glass container 14 fixedly embedded in the inner wall of the door 9. The inner cavity of the liquid storage box 10 and the hollow glass container 14 are connected by a connecting pipe 17. The liquid storage box 10 stores a fluid medium inside, and a fluid pump 18 that drives the fluid medium bidirectionally is provided on the connecting pipe 17.

[0027] The fluid medium is opaque.

[0028] The inner wall of the cavity glass container 14 is a smooth mirror surface, and a plug plate 16 is slidably fitted on the inner wall of the cavity glass container 14. A scraper 15 is provided on the top of the plug plate 16, which is in close contact with the cavity glass container 14. The plug plate 16 and the scraper 15 can scrape the mirror of the cavity glass container 14 to prevent the fluid medium from adhering to the inner wall of the cavity glass container 14.

[0029] When this device is in use, if a light-transmitting mode is required, the fluid medium inside the cavity glass container 14 can be completely transported to the storage box 10 by the drive of the fluid pump 18 and the guide of the connecting pipe 17. At this time, the cavity glass container 14 is in a light-transmitting state. If a privacy mode is required, the fluid pump 18 is started to transport the fluid medium in the storage box 10 and fill the cavity glass container 14 to block the light.

[0030] Its applications, both transparent and opaque, can be: I. Retail and Commercial Services Scenarios Blind boxes / lucky bags / surprise delivery: In e-commerce pickup and food delivery lockers, users can purchase "blind boxes" or "surprise gifts"; locker door 5 is opaque by default, but after scanning the code when picking up the goods, a message will appear saying "The surprise is about to be revealed", and then locker door 5 will instantly become translucent, allowing users to peek at a corner of the goods, greatly enhancing the fun and sense of ritual of picking up the goods and promoting social sharing.

[0031] Fresh Produce / Luxury Goods Display: For high-end fresh produce, cakes, luxury goods, and other items that require "authentication," the cabinet door 5 can be set to a light-transmitting state after the delivery person places the item inside. Customers can see the complete and exquisite condition of the goods before picking them up, enhancing their trust and satisfaction. For regular deliveries, the door can be set to an opaque state to protect privacy.

[0032] Advertising and information dissemination: In the lockers in shopping malls and airports, when the locker is empty, the locker door 5 can be adjusted to a light-transmitting state; when a user rents it, it automatically becomes opaque to protect privacy, realizing the multi-functional use of space.

[0033] II. Logistics and Supply Chain Scenarios Contactless handover and inspection: In the transit and temporary storage stage of B2B logistics, the driver puts the goods into the designated cabinet; when the recipient arrives, after authorization, the cabinet door 5 can be adjusted to be light-transmitting without opening the door, and the outer packaging and quantity of the goods can be quickly visually inspected to ensure that they are correct. After confirming that everything is correct, the door can be opened to retrieve the goods. The process is more rigorous and disputes are reduced.

[0034] Special cargo status inspection: For goods that require specific environmental conditions, such as refrigerated or dark environments, the recipient can observe the built-in thermometer, hygrometer, indicator lights, etc. inside the box through the light-transmitting cabinet door 5 without disrupting the internal microenvironment.

[0035] III. Public Places and Security Management Scenarios Extended security checks and handling of suspicious items: At airport and venue security checkpoints, suspicious baggage may be temporarily stored for re-inspection. The baggage can be stored in a special locker with door 5 kept translucent. Security personnel can observe its appearance remotely or directly through a blast-proof wall, while the system records all operations. This is safer than a completely opaque locker and more controllable than a completely open one.

[0036] Lost and Found: After lost items are stored, the administrator can adjust cabinet door 5 to let in light and take photos for record-keeping; when the claimant describes the characteristics of the item, the administrator can quickly verify it through cabinet door 5, improving efficiency and avoiding management chaos caused by frequent opening and closing of cabinet door 5.

[0037] IV. Special Item Storage and Custody Scenarios Museum / Archives Artifact Turnover: When artifacts are moved between different exhibition halls within the museum, they can be transported in specially designed lockers. Locker door 5 is opaque during transport to prevent light from entering. Once the artifacts arrive at their designated location, they can be adjusted to be translucent with authorization, allowing the recipient to quickly verify the artifact's number and status, reducing unnecessary openings, and better protecting the artifacts.

[0038] Biological sample / reagent storage: In the laboratory area, samples that are sensitive to light or need to be observed need to be temporarily stored; the adjustable cabinet door 5 allows users to set the state to opaque or transparent according to the characteristics of the sample, so as to facilitate preliminary observation without opening the cabinet door 5 and disturbing the internal environment.

[0039] V. Personalized User Experience Scenarios Gym / Sports Venue: Users store their belongings in lockers; in public areas, locker door 5 is opaque by default to protect privacy; however, after users verify their identity via a mobile app, they can choose to make their locker transparent, making it easy to quickly locate their locker from a distance, especially among rows of identical lockers, solving the problem of "difficulty in finding a locker".

[0040] Theme parks / attractions: Lockers can be integrated into interactive storylines. For example, in a "treasure hunt" themed game, players complete tasks to obtain a locker password. After entering the password, locker door 5 changes from opaque to translucent, allowing players to see the "treasure" inside before opening the door to retrieve it, enhancing the game's immersive experience.

[0041] This device first utilizes the light transmittance of the hollow glass container 14 and the light-blocking properties of the presence of fluid medium inside the hollow glass container 14 to achieve the switching between light transmittance and privacy modes of the entire cabinet door 5, thus solving the limitations of scene application. At the same time, the mode switching can be achieved by controlling the fluid pump 18, achieving the function of modern and automated use.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, a latch 21 is provided on one side of the cabinet door 5, and an electric lock 19 that cooperates with the latch 21 is provided on the inner wall of one side of the storage cavity 4; the opening and closing of the cabinet door 5 can be controlled by the electric lock 19 and the latch 21.

[0043] To address the issue of ease of use; such as Figure 6 As shown, a spring device 20 for generating an opening spring force on the cabinet door 5 is also provided on one side of the inner wall of the storage cavity 4.

[0044] The elastic device 20 includes a housing 23 and an elastic rod 24. The elastic rod 24 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the housing 23, and a spring 22 for generating elastic force on the elastic rod 24 is provided inside the housing 23. A ball bearing 25 is rolledly connected to the end of the elastic rod 24.

[0045] This device, by setting up a spring device 20, can continuously generate elastic force when the cabinet door 5 is closed, so that the cabinet door 5 will automatically open the moment the electric lock 19 and the latch 21 are released, and then items can be put in and taken out, which increases the convenience of use.

[0046] To solve functional problems; such as Figure 3 As shown, a protective cover 12 is fixed to the top side wall of the door 9 by bolts, and a small short-throw projector 13 is installed on the inner side of the protective cover 12.

[0047] The fluid medium includes: Base solution: water, mineral oil, silicone oil, ethylene glycol aqueous solution for antifreeze.

[0048] Scattering particles: Titanium dioxide (TiO2), titanium dioxide.

[0049] This device, by setting a fluid medium to switch light transmission modes, has made targeted designs for the fluid medium. In conjunction with the use of the small short-throw projector 13, it can perform advertising projection and playback in privacy mode, thereby further increasing its functionality.

[0050] To solve control problems; such as Figure 8 As shown, a control cabinet 26 is also provided on one side of the cabinet 1, and the control cabinet 26 includes: Display module 27 is used to display information externally; Broadcast module 28 is used to broadcast information; Button module 29, which is used for human-computer interaction; The identity recognition module 30 is used to identify the user's identity.

[0051] The storage cavity 4 is provided with filter elements 6 at the top and bottom, and one side of the filter element 6 is connected to the same multi-port pipe 7, and the other end of the multi-port pipe 7 is connected to a heat pump 8.

[0052] By incorporating components such as a heat pump 8, a multi-channel pipe 7, and a filter element 6, the heat pump 8 heats the air and then delivers it to the storage cavity 4 to achieve dehumidification.

[0053] Furthermore, a marking area 11 is provided on one side of the door body 9, through which different storage compartments 4 can be marked.

[0054] Example 2: An easy-to-use smart storage cabinet, such asFigure 9 , 10 As shown, in order to solve the problem of combined private use, this embodiment makes the following improvements based on embodiment 1: multiple cabinets 1 can be used in combination, and adjacent cabinets 1 are connected by multiple sets of connecting components 31.

[0055] The connecting assembly 31 includes a connecting platform 35 fixed to the top of one of the cabinets 1 and an opening platform 32 fixed to the bottom of the other cabinet 1. The inner wall of the opening platform 32 is provided with a waist-shaped hole 33, and the inner wall of the connecting platform 35 is provided with a through hole. The through hole and the inner wall of the waist-shaped hole 33 are fitted with the same connecting bolt 34.

[0056] In this embodiment, when more storage space is needed, multiple cabinets 1 can be stacked along the height direction by cooperating with the opening platform 32 and the connecting platform 35, and then locked by the connecting bolts 34.

[0057] This device, by setting the connecting component 31, can combine multiple cabinets 1, thereby allowing for flexible selection of the number of combinations according to needs. In addition, by setting the connecting component 31 as a combination of opening platform 32, connecting platform 35, and connecting bolt 34, it can ensure quick connection and separation of cabinets 1 and increase the convenience of disassembly.

[0058] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A user-friendly smart storage cabinet, comprising a cabinet body (1) composed of a frame (3) and multiple panels (2), characterized in that, The cabinet (1) has multiple storage compartments (4) inside, and each storage compartment (4) of the cabinet (1) has a cabinet door (5). The cabinet door (5) includes a door body (9) rotatably connected to the cabinet body (1) and a liquid storage box (10) and a cavity glass container (14) fixedly embedded in the inner wall of the door body (9). The liquid storage box (10) and the cavity of the cavity glass container (14) are connected through a connecting pipe (17). The liquid storage box (10) stores a fluid medium inside. A fluid pump (18) that drives the fluid medium bidirectionally is provided on the connecting pipe (17). The fluid medium is opaque.

2. The user-friendly intelligent storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the cavity glass container (14) is a smooth mirror surface, and a plug plate (16) is slidably fitted on the inner wall of the cavity glass container (14). A scraper (15) that is in close contact with the cavity glass container (14) is provided on the top of the plug plate (16).

3. The user-friendly intelligent storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, A latch (21) is provided on one side of the cabinet door (5), and an electric lock (19) that cooperates with the latch (21) is provided on one side of the inner wall of the storage cavity (4).

4. The user-friendly intelligent storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of one side of the storage cavity (4) is also provided with a spring device (20) for generating an opening spring force on the cabinet door (5). The elastic device (20) includes a housing (23) and an elastic rod (24). The elastic rod (24) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the housing (23), and the housing (23) is provided with a spring (22) for generating elastic force on the elastic rod (24). The end of the elastic rod (24) is rolledly connected with a ball (25).

5. The user-friendly intelligent storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top sidewall of the door (9) is fixed with a protective cover (12) by bolts, and a small short-throw projector (13) is installed on the inside of the protective cover (12).

6. The user-friendly intelligent storage cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fluid medium includes: Base solution: water, mineral oil, silicone oil, and ethylene glycol aqueous solution; Scattering particles: Titanium dioxide.

7. The user-friendly intelligent storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, A control cabinet (26) is also provided on one side of the cabinet (1), and the control cabinet (26) includes: The display module (27) is used to display information externally; The broadcast module (28) is used to broadcast information; Button module (29), which is used for human-computer interaction; The identity recognition module (30) is used to identify the user's identity.

8. The user-friendly intelligent storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage cavity (4) is provided with filter cores (6) at the top and bottom, and one side of the filter core (6) is connected to the same multi-port pipe (7), and the other end of the multi-port pipe (7) is connected to a heat pump (8).

9. The user-friendly intelligent storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet (1) can be used in multiple sets, and adjacent cabinets (1) can be connected by multiple sets of connecting components (31).

10. A user-friendly intelligent storage cabinet according to claim 9, characterized in that, The connecting assembly (31) includes a connecting platform (35) fixed to the top of one of the cabinets (1) and an opening platform (32) fixed to the bottom of the other cabinet (1). The inner wall of the opening platform (32) is provided with a waist-shaped hole (33), and the inner wall of the connecting platform (35) is provided with a through hole. The through hole and the inner wall of the waist-shaped hole (33) are fitted with the same connecting bolt (34).