Material management system

By designing a material management system, the storage and access of accompanying test pieces in the automotive industry are automatically managed, and the problems of low efficiency and safety hazards of accompanying test pieces are solved, achieving efficient and accurate management.

CN222514688UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-21CHINA FAW CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421076131.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-16
Publication Date
2025-02-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the bench tests in the automotive industry, the management efficiency of accompanying test pieces is low, requires a lot of manpower and time, and there are problems of safety hazards and high error rates.

Method used

Design a material management system, including control module, processing module, signal conversion module, acquisition module and indication module, collect storage information of accompanying test pieces through the acquisition module, the signal conversion module converts the information into electrical signals, and the processing module processes and controls it. The module displays the results and indicates the module to display storage information to realize the automated management of accompanying test pieces.

Benefits of technology

Through automated management, manpower consumption is reduced, time is saved, management efficiency is improved, error rate is reduced, and the storage and access safety of accompanying test pieces is improved.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a material management system, which at least comprises a control module, a processing module, a signal conversion module, an acquisition module and an indication module, and is characterized in that the acquisition module is used for acquiring storage information of various different types of accompanying test pieces; the signal conversion module is used for converting the storage information into input information of an electric signal, and the processing module is used for processing the input information of the electric signal to obtain a processing result and sending the processing result to the control module; the control module is used for displaying the processing result, responding to an operation instruction input by a user and executing an operation corresponding to the operation instruction; the indication module is used for displaying storage information of various different types of accompanying test pieces, the various different types of accompanying test pieces are stored in a partitioned mode, then the acquisition module, the signal conversion module and the processing module are arranged to manage all the accompanying test pieces, manpower consumption needs to be reduced, time is saved, the management efficiency is improved, and the management efficiency is improved. And the error rate is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of management technology, and in particular, to a material management system. Background Art

[0002] In various bench tests in the automotive industry, a large number of test pieces are often required, such as transition plates, flanges, hubs, drive shafts, wiring harnesses, locking nuts and various types of special fixtures. Most of the original storage methods are stacking. For example, stacking drive shafts will cause them to scatter when they are taken out, causing safety hazards. Transition plates are heavy, and stacking them will make it difficult to take the lower transition plate. At present, the management of various test pieces is manually entered, which not only consumes a lot of manpower, but also consumes a lot of time, has low efficiency, and has a high error rate. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a material management system for managing various types of test pieces.

[0004] The embodiment of the present application provides a material management system, which at least includes: a control module, a processing module, a signal conversion module, a collection module and an indication module, wherein the collection module is connected to the processing module through the signal conversion module, and the processing module is also connected to the control module and the indication module; wherein: the collection module is used to collect the storage information of various types of test pieces; the signal conversion module is used to convert the storage information into input information of an electric signal, and send the input information of the electric signal to the processing module. The processing module is used to process the input information of the electric signal, obtain a processing result, and send the processing result to the control module; the control module is used to display the processing result, and in response to the operation instruction input by the user, perform the operation corresponding to the operation instruction; the indication module is used to display the storage information of various types of test pieces. The present application stores various types of test pieces in partitions, and then sets the collection module, signal conversion module and processing module to manage each test piece, which not only reduces manpower consumption, but also saves time, improves management efficiency and reduces error rate.

[0005] In the above implementation process, the material management system stores various types of test pieces in partitions, and then sets up acquisition modules, signal conversion modules and processing modules to manage each test piece. This not only reduces manpower consumption, but also saves time, improves management efficiency and reduces the error rate.

[0006] Optionally, the material management system further includes a code scanning module, which is connected to the control module and is used to scan the first identification code of the accompanying test piece and send the first identification code to the control module.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present application, a barcode scanner is added, and an identification code is placed on each material. The materials are placed in the corresponding storage compartment by scanning the code. Each material is consistent with the detailed information summarized in the system, so that the materials can be searched, received and entered immediately.

[0008] Optionally, the material management system further comprises a coding module, the coding module is connected to the control module, and the coding module is used for printing according to the second identification code of the accompanying test piece.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, a coding module is added, which is connected to the control module to print and identify the identity corresponding to the object.

[0010] Optionally, the acquisition module includes at least a pressure sensor and an infrared sensor, and the pressure sensor and the infrared sensor are respectively connected to the processing module;

[0011] The pressure sensor is used to collect storage information of the block-shaped test piece;

[0012] The infrared sensor is used to collect storage information of the strip-shaped accompanying test piece.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, different types of test pieces are identified by providing different types of sensors to determine whether the test pieces are stored in a preset position.

[0014] Optionally, the pressure sensor is a FSR-R216 pressure sensing sheet.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, a pressure sensor is provided to detect a block-shaped test piece.

[0016] Optionally, the infrared sensor is a through-beam photoelectric switch.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, an infrared sensor is provided to detect the strip-shaped test piece.

[0018] Optionally, the indication module is a light emitting diode.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present application, by setting up light-emitting diodes, storage information can be displayed in different environments.

[0020] Optionally, the collection module and the indication module are installed on a pre-set material storage rack.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present application, by providing a collection module and an indication module on the material storage rack, the storage information of the accompanying test pieces can be displayed.

[0022] Optionally, the pre-set material storage rack includes at least one or more layers of storage compartments, and the storage compartments are used to store different types of test pieces, and the different types of test pieces include at least block-shaped test pieces and strip-shaped test pieces.

[0023] In some embodiments of the present application, a material storage rack is provided, which includes one or more layers of storage compartments, and the test pieces can be stored in corresponding storage compartments according to their different shapes.

[0024] Optionally, the material storage rack includes at least a transition plate storage unit, a wiring harness storage unit, a drive shaft storage unit, an accessory storage unit, a positioning storage unit and a storage unit, wherein: the transition plate storage unit and the wiring harness storage unit are located on the first layer, the drive shaft storage unit is located on the second layer, the accessory storage unit is located on the third layer, the positioning storage unit is located on the fourth layer, and the storage unit is located on the fifth layer.

[0025] In some embodiments of the present application, test pieces of different shapes are stored in different storage compartments for easy access. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments of the present application will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 A structural block diagram of a material management system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 2 A structural block diagram of another material management system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a material storage rack provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the input control process provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the process of collecting and controlling provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 6A schematic diagram of the return control process provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application.

[0034] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings. At the same time, in the description of this application, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a structural block diagram of a material management system provided in an embodiment of the present application. The material management system at least includes: an acquisition module 101, a signal conversion module 102, a processing module 103, a control module 104 and an indication module 105, wherein the acquisition module 101 is connected to the processing module 103 through the signal conversion module 102, and the processing module 103 is also connected to the control module 104 and the indication module 105; wherein:

[0036] The acquisition module 101 is used to collect storage information of various types of test pieces; wherein the acquisition module includes a variety of sensors, such as a pressure sensor or an infrared sensor;

[0037] The signal conversion module 102 is used to convert the stored information into input information of an electrical signal, and send the input information of the electrical signal to the processing module.

[0038] The signal conversion module is used to convert the sensing signals collected from each sensor into electrical signals and input the electrical signals into the processing module.

[0039] The processing module 103 is used to process the input information of the electrical signal, obtain the processing result, and send the processing result to the control module;

[0040] Among them, the processing module is a single-chip microcomputer, which can be an STM series chip or an ARM chip, and is not specifically limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0041] The control module 104 is used to display the processing results and, in response to the operation instructions input by the user, execute the operation corresponding to the operation instructions;

[0042] The control module is the host computer.

[0043] The indication module 105 is used to display the storage information of various types of accompanying test pieces.

[0044] The indicating module 105 is a light emitting diode. If the light emitting diode is lit, it indicates that there is a test piece stored in the storage compartment. If the light emitting diode is not lit, it indicates that there is no test piece stored in the storage compartment.

[0045] In the above implementation process, the material management system stores various types of test pieces in partitions, and then sets up acquisition modules, signal conversion modules and processing modules to manage each test piece. This not only reduces manpower consumption, but also saves time, improves management efficiency and reduces the error rate.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, optionally, the material management system further includes a code scanning module, which is connected to the control module. The code scanning module is used to scan the first identification code of the accompanying test piece and send the first identification code to the control module.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present application, a barcode scanner is added, and an identification code is placed on each material. The materials are placed in the corresponding storage compartment by scanning the code. Each material is consistent with the detailed information summarized in the system, so that the materials can be searched, received and entered immediately.

[0048] Optionally, the material management system further comprises a coding module, which is connected to the control module and is used for printing according to the second identification code of the test piece.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present application, a coding module is added, which is connected to the control module to print and identify the identity corresponding to the object.

[0050] Optionally, the acquisition module includes at least a pressure sensor and an infrared sensor, and the pressure sensor and the infrared sensor are respectively connected to the processing module;

[0051] The pressure sensor is used to collect the storage information of the block-shaped test piece;

[0052] The infrared sensor is used to collect the storage information of the strip-shaped test pieces.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present application, different types of test pieces are identified by providing different types of sensors to determine whether the test pieces are stored in a preset position.

[0054] Optionally, the pressure sensor is a FSR-R216 pressure sensing sheet.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present application, a pressure sensor is provided to detect a block-shaped test piece.

[0056] Optionally, the infrared sensor is a through-beam photoelectric switch.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present application, an infrared sensor is provided to detect the strip-shaped test piece.

[0058] Optionally, the indicating module is a light emitting diode.

[0059] like Figure 2 As shown, the pressure sensing device and the infrared device convert their respective sensing signals into electrical signals through the signal conversion module and send them to the controller (processing module); the code scanning device (code scanning module) and the coding device (coding module) are respectively connected to the main control module (control module) to print and identify the identity corresponding to the object; the industrial camera is simultaneously connected to the main control module to perform passive shooting and recording work; the main control module sends instructions to the controller, and combines the signals sent by the sensing device to jointly control the indication module.

[0060] Among them: Pressure sensor: pressure sensing piece FSR-R216 high resistance carbon film (applied to the monitoring of flanges, hubs, and special fixtures);

[0061] Infrared sensor: SIVAGO ITR8105 photoelectric switch (applied to transition plate and drive shaft monitoring);

[0062] Signal conversion module: HBM840b;

[0063] Controller: 16-bit single-chip microcomputer;

[0064] Indicator module: light emitting diode (any brand.)

[0065] Main control module: host computer;

[0066] Coding equipment: Honeywell PC42T;

[0067] Scanning equipment: Honeywell barcode scanner 1900GHD handheld barcode gun;

[0068] Industrial camera: Sony industrial camera XC-HR50;

[0069] Among them, the connection method between each module can be connected according to the connection method of each module, and is not specifically limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present application, by setting up light-emitting diodes, storage information can be displayed in different environments.

[0071] Optionally, the collection module and the indication module are installed on a pre-set material storage rack.

[0072] In some embodiments of the present application, by providing a collection module and an indication module on the material storage rack, the storage information of the accompanying test pieces can be displayed.

[0073] Optionally, the pre-set material storage rack includes at least one or more layers of storage compartments, and the storage compartments are used to store different types of test pieces, and the different types of test pieces include at least block-shaped test pieces and strip-shaped test pieces.

[0074] In some embodiments of the present application, a material storage rack is provided, which includes one or more layers of storage compartments, and the test pieces can be stored in corresponding storage compartments according to their different shapes.

[0075] Optionally, the material storage rack includes at least a transition plate storage unit, a wiring harness storage unit, a drive shaft storage unit, an accessory storage unit, a positioning storage unit and a storage unit, wherein: the transition plate storage unit and the wiring harness storage unit are located on the first layer, the drive shaft storage unit is located on the second layer, the accessory storage unit is located on the third layer, the positioning storage unit is located on the fourth layer, and the storage unit is located on the fifth layer.

[0076] like Figure 3 As shown, the common test pieces used in the automobile bench test include transition plates, flanges, drive shafts, wheels, wiring harnesses, and locking nuts. The special storage rack for storing corresponding materials provided in the embodiment of the present application, the bottom layer 1, i.e., the transition plate storage unit, is used for storing transition plates, and is designed in the form of vertical insertion to prevent stacking and facilitate access; the bottom layer 2, i.e., the wiring harness storage unit, is used to store the wiring harness required for the corresponding test items; the drive shaft storage unit 3 is used to store the drive shaft, and is designed in a vertical insertion manner to prevent the drive shaft from slipping when stacking, eliminating safety hazards; the accessory storage unit 4 is used to store small parts such as locking nuts and locating pins; the positioning storage unit 5 is used to store flanges, and the structure is specially designed to increase positioning columns, which is suitable for storing "I"-shaped flanges; the storage unit 6 is used to store relatively flat test materials such as wheels, and is designed in a storage grid manner, which is suitable for "T"-shaped flanges, wheels, and other objects.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present application, test pieces of different shapes are stored in different storage compartments for easy access.

[0078] Figure 4 A flow chart of input control provided in the embodiment of the present application is as follows: Figure 4 As shown, after the materials arrive, select the corresponding storage location on the host computer and fill in the pop-up window information. After confirmation, code and paste it. After pasting, put it in the corresponding storage location for standby.

[0079] Figure 5 A flow chart of the collection and use control provided in the embodiment of the present application is as follows: Figure 5 As shown, including:

[0080] 1. The recipient knows the object information and needs to retrieve it (the host computer takes the initiative to retrieve it). The name of the object and other identifiers need to be retrieved. Click on the outbound in the host computer. At this time, the corresponding storage location light is lit, and the retrieval is completed;

[0081] 2. When the recipient needs the item urgently (take it directly), the sensing device identifies and reflects the signal, and feeds it back to the host computer to generate a record of the item in the corresponding storage location. At the same time, the industrial camera takes a photo for record keeping, so that the recipient can supplement the information.

[0082] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the return control process provided in the embodiment of the present application is as follows: Figure 6 As shown, including:

[0083] After the user has finished using the item, the item status needs to be confirmed;

[0084] 1. If the object status is normal, search the object name and other identifiers on the host computer, click return, light up the corresponding storage location light and return the object to its place;

[0085] 2. If the object status is abnormal, search the object name and other identifiers on the host computer, click scrap, and scrap the object according to the corresponding scrapping process.

[0086] In several embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed devices and methods can also be implemented in other ways. The device embodiments described above are merely schematic. For example, the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings show the possible architecture, functions and operations of the devices, methods and computer program products according to multiple embodiments of the present application. In this regard, each box in the flowchart or block diagram can represent a module, a program segment or a part of a code, and the module, a program segment or a part of a code contains one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the box can also occur in a different order from the order marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two consecutive boxes can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each box in the block diagram and / or flowchart, and the combination of boxes in the block diagram and / or flowchart can be implemented with a dedicated hardware-based system that performs a specified function or action, or can be implemented with a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0087] In addition, the functional modules in the various embodiments of the present application may be integrated together to form an independent part, or each module may exist separately, or two or more modules may be integrated to form an independent part.

[0088] If the functions are implemented in the form of software function modules and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present application can be essentially or partly embodied in the form of a software product that contributes to the prior art. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium, including several instructions to enable a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described in each embodiment of the present application. The aforementioned storage medium includes: various media that can store program codes, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk.

[0089] The above description is only an embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in the subsequent drawings.

[0090] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

[0091] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

Claims

1. A material management system, characterized in that: The material management system at least includes a control module, a processing module, a signal conversion module, a collection module and an indication module, wherein the collection module is connected to the processing module through the signal conversion module, and the processing module is also connected to the control module and the indication module; wherein: The collection module is used to collect storage information of different types of accompanying test pieces; The signal conversion module is used to convert the stored information into input information of an electrical signal, and send the input information of the electrical signal to the processing module; The processing module is used to process the input information of the electrical signal to obtain a processing result, and send the processing result to the control module; The control module is used to display the processing result and, in response to an operation instruction input by a user, execute an operation corresponding to the operation instruction; The indication module is used to display the storage information of the different types of accompanying test pieces.

2. The material management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material management system further includes a code scanning module, which is connected to the control module and is used to scan the first identification code of the accompanying test piece and send the first identification code to the control module.

3. The material management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material management system further comprises a coding module, which is connected to the control module and is used for printing according to the second identification code of the accompanying test piece.

4. The material management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The acquisition module at least includes a pressure sensor and an infrared sensor, and the pressure sensor and the infrared sensor are respectively connected to the processing module; The pressure sensor is used to collect storage information of the block-shaped test piece; The infrared sensor is used to collect storage information of the strip-shaped accompanying test piece.

5. The material management system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pressure sensor is a FSR-R216 pressure sensing sheet.

6. The material management system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The infrared sensor is a photoelectric switch.

7. The material management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The indicating module is a light emitting diode.

8. The material management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection module and the indication module are installed on a pre-set material storage rack.

9. The material management system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The pre-set material storage rack includes at least one or more layers of storage grids, and the storage grids are used to store different types of test pieces. The different types of test pieces include at least block-shaped test pieces and strip-shaped test pieces.

10. The material management system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The material storage rack at least includes a transition plate storage unit, a wiring harness storage unit, a drive shaft storage unit, an accessory storage unit, a positioning storage unit and a storage unit, wherein: the transition plate storage unit and the wiring harness storage unit are located on the first layer, the drive shaft storage unit is located on the second layer, the accessory storage unit is located on the third layer, the positioning storage unit is located on the fourth layer, and the storage unit is located on the fifth layer.