Multifunctional forklift

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of forklifts, in particular to a multifunctional forklift which comprises a face recognition device and a controller, and the face recognition device is connected with the controller. Wherein the face recognition device is used for performing face recognition on a collected face image of a driver; and the controller is used for controlling the multifunctional forklift to start under the condition that the face recognition is passed. According to the multifunctional forklift provided by the utility model, the face recognition device is additionally arranged to carry out face recognition on the collected face image of the driver, so that the multifunctional forklift can recognize the identity of the driver, the condition of driving without a license is completely eradicated, the working efficiency is improved, and the functions of the forklift are enriched.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of forklifts, in particular to a multifunctional forklift. Background Art

[0002] A forklift is an industrial handling vehicle designed for carrying goods and short-distance transportation. It is a variety of wheeled handling vehicles that use lifting device forks to load and unload, stack and transport palletized goods over short distances.

[0003] However, due to the low difficulty of driving a forklift, illegal behaviors such as driving without a license often occur during daily use, which can easily cause safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the problems existing in the related technology, the utility model provides a multifunctional forklift. By adding modules such as a camera and a face recognition device, the forklift can have face recognition function and other functions, thereby improving work efficiency and enriching the functions of the forklift.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A multifunctional forklift, comprising a face recognition device and a controller, wherein the face recognition device is connected to the controller; wherein:

[0007] The face recognition device is used to perform face recognition on the collected facial image of the driver;

[0008] The controller is used to control the multifunctional forklift to start when the face recognition is passed.

[0009] Furthermore, the multifunctional forklift also includes an alarm device; the alarm device includes a voice output module, an alarm relay and a buzzer, one end of the alarm relay is connected to the output end of the controller, the other end of the alarm relay is connected to the buzzer, and the alarm device is connected to the controller.

[0010] Furthermore, the controller is also used to output an alarm message through the alarm device when the facial recognition device detects that the driver has violated the regulations.

[0011] Furthermore, the multifunctional forklift also includes a positioning device, and the positioning device is connected to the controller.

[0012] Furthermore, the positioning device includes a first antenna for positioning and a second antenna for sending and receiving information.

[0013] Furthermore, the controller is further configured to output an alarm message through the alarm device when the positioning device detects that the multifunctional forklift has left a preset operating area.

[0014] Furthermore, the multifunctional forklift also includes a seat belt detection module, and the seat belt detection module is connected to the controller.

[0015] Further, the seat belt detection module includes a seat belt slot for fixing the seat belt.

[0016] Furthermore, the controller is also used to output an alarm message through the alarm device when the seat belt detection module detects that the seat belt is not in the seat belt slot.

[0017] Furthermore, the multifunctional forklift further comprises a data transmission device and a memory, wherein the data transmission device is connected to the face recognition device and the memory respectively;

[0018] The data transmission device is used to classify and store the illegal behaviors detected by the face recognition device into the memory.

[0019] The multifunctional forklift provided by the utility model performs face recognition on the collected facial image of the driver by adding a face recognition device, so that the multifunctional forklift can recognize the identity of the driver, eliminate the situation of driving without a license, improve work efficiency, and enrich the functions of the forklift.

[0020] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the subsequent specific implementation section. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the following specific embodiments, they are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation to the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an optional multifunctional forklift shown in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of another optional multifunctional forklift shown in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of another optional multifunctional forklift shown in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of an optional alarm device shown in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 An example of an application scenario of a multifunctional forklift provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] In the figure: 1 face recognition device, 2 controller, 3 alarm device, 31 voice output module, 32 alarm relay, 33 buzzer, 4 positioning device, 41 first antenna, 42 second antenna, 5 seat belt detection module, 51 seat belt slot, 6 data transmission device and 7 memory. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The specific implementation of the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific implementation described here is only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and is not used to limit the present invention.

[0029] Forklifts are highly standardized and versatile, and are widely used in factories, mines, warehouses, stations, ports, airports, freight yards, circulation centers and distribution centers. They can also enter cabins, carriages and containers to load and unload, stack, destacker and carry out short-distance transportation of finished parts, packages, pallets, containers and other containers. They are indispensable equipment for pallet transportation and container transportation.

[0030] The main working attachment of a forklift is the cargo fork. After being equipped with other working attachments, it can also be used for loading and unloading bulk cargo, non-packaged cargo, long and large cargo, and for short-distance transportation. Forklifts are widely used. They are not only widely used in road transportation, railway transportation, and water transportation, but also in material storage and transportation, postal services, and military departments.

[0031] Forklifts play a very important role in the logistics system of enterprises and are the main force in material handling equipment. They are widely used in various sectors of the national economy, such as stations, ports, airports, factories, warehouses, etc. During the Second World War, forklifts were developed. With the rapid development of the economy, the material handling of most enterprises has been separated from the original manual handling, and replaced by mechanized handling mainly based on forklifts. Therefore, for a long period of time in the past, the demand for forklifts has been growing at a double-digit rate every year.

[0032] Forklifts have the following advantages:

[0033] 1. Improve material operation efficiency, reduce labor intensity, and improve working conditions; save labor and improve labor productivity. According to the economic benefit analysis of forklift use, one forklift can replace the physical labor of 8 to 15 loading and unloading workers. When the forklift is operating, the loading, unloading, stacking, and handling of goods can be mechanized by relying solely on the driver's operation without the auxiliary labor of loading and unloading workers. This not only ensures the safe production of the enterprise, but also greatly reduces the labor occupied and the labor intensity, thereby greatly improving the operation efficiency and achieving significant economic benefits.

[0034] 2. Shorten operation time and speed up material turnover, thereby increasing the utilization rate of vehicles and ships and improving production efficiency.

[0035] 3. Make full use of space and save warehouse area. When using forklifts, goods can be piled higher, currently reaching more than 10 meters (m), which can increase the warehouse volume utilization rate several times.

[0036] 4. Use pallets and containers to hold goods, which simplifies the packaging of goods, saves packaging materials, reduces loading and unloading costs, and improves operating efficiency and the safety of goods.

[0037] 5. Using forklifts can relieve heavy physical labor, reduce cargo damage and worker injuries, and improve the safety of operations.

[0038] 6. Forklift operation can reduce damage to goods, improve the safety of operations, and achieve safe loading and unloading.

[0039] 7. Compared with large loading and unloading machinery operations, forklift operations have the advantages of low cost and low investment.

[0040] Therefore, forklifts should be preferred in logistics loading and unloading operations. Forklifts play a very important role in the industrial logistics system. It can be said that without forklifts, express delivery, logistics, warehousing, and factories will even be paralyzed. With the continuous increase in labor costs, it is inevitable to replace manual labor with machinery.

[0041] However, since forklifts are easy to drive, there are often illegal behaviors such as driving without a license during daily use, which can easily cause safety hazards. In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides a multifunctional forklift, and the specific implementation methods of the utility model are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0042] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of an optional multifunctional forklift shown in the embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 The multifunctional forklift in this embodiment includes a face recognition device 1 and a controller 2, and the face recognition device 1 is connected to the controller 2.

[0043] Wherein, the face recognition device 1 is used to perform face recognition on the collected facial image of the driver;

[0044] Controller 2 is used to control the multi-functional forklift to start when the face recognition is passed.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, the controller 2 is an onboard computer or a vehicle controller, including control of the vehicle body, battery, braking system, drive system, etc.

[0046] In some embodiments, after the multifunctional forklift is unlocked and the entire vehicle is powered on, the face recognition device 1 starts and triggers the face recognition function. When a face is detected, the face recognition device 1 collects face data and performs matching verification.

[0047] In some embodiments, the face recognition device 1 is also used to collect face image data; extract feature information of the face image, wherein the feature information may be a scale invariant feature transform (SIFT) feature, an affine scale invariant feature transform (ASIFT) feature, a contour feature, etc.; match the feature information with pre-stored feature information, wherein the pre-stored feature information is feature information of a driver with authority to drive a multi-functional forklift; and confirm that the matched face has passed face authentication.

[0048] It is understandable that when the face recognition device 1 successfully performs face recognition system comparison, a face recognition pass signal is sent to the controller 2. When the controller 2 receives the face recognition pass signal, the engine of the multi-functional forklift can be ignited and started.

[0049] In some embodiments, the face recognition device 1 includes an artificial intelligence (AI) camera, which is used to: collect the facial image of the driver, analyze and process the collected facial image of the driver, and compare the processed facial image with the facial image of a driver who can drive a multi-functional forklift.

[0050] Exemplarily, the AI ​​camera includes a fixed base, a rotating mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, a camera housing and a camera sealing glass; wherein, a rotating mechanism is provided at the lower end of the fixed base, a first motor is fixedly installed inside the fixed base, and the rotating shaft of the first motor is connected to the upper end of the rotating mechanism; a symmetrical fixing rod is provided at the lower end of the rotating mechanism, a circular connecting hole is opened at the lower end of the rotating mechanism, a supporting component is provided inside the rotating mechanism, one end of the supporting component is a circular sheet structure, and the other end of the supporting component is connected to the cleaning mechanism; a sponge block is glued to the cleaning mechanism, and a concave cleaning groove is opened on the sponge block of the cleaning mechanism, the camera housing is rotatably installed on the inner side of the fixed rod, and an arc-shaped camera sealing glass is provided on the outer wall of the camera housing.

[0051] When using the AI ​​camera, first install the fixed base of the device in a suitable place, and then during use, the first motor is used to drive the rotating mechanism to rotate, so that the rotating mechanism rotates horizontally, so that the lateral position of the camera sealing glass on the camera housing can be adjusted, and then the second motor on the fixed rod can be started, and the camera housing can be driven to rotate in the vertical direction by the second motor. If the camera sealing glass on the camera housing needs to be cleaned, the second motor can be started, and the camera housing can be driven to rotate by the second motor to move the camera sealing glass on the camera housing to the bottom of the cleaning mechanism. At the same time, the spring on the supporting component will push the cleaning mechanism downward, so that the cleaning mechanism is tightly attached to the camera housing, and the camera sealing glass is cleaned by the sponge block on the cleaning mechanism.

[0052] In other embodiments, the face recognition device 1 includes: a camera for collecting face images; a plurality of light groups for providing brightness compensation for the face images collected by the camera, the plurality of light groups including light groups with different illumination angles, and each of the plurality of light groups including linearly arranged lamp tubes; the controller 2 is connected to each of the plurality of light groups through a control interface and controls the luminous brightness of each light group. The plurality of light groups are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the camera. Among the plurality of light groups, the light groups with the same illumination angle are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the camera. On the same side of the camera, the light groups are arranged in a manner of decreasing illumination angles along the direction from near to far from the camera. The controller 2 controls the luminous brightness of the plurality of light groups by controlling the current of the plurality of light groups.

[0053] It should be noted that the multifunctional forklift in this embodiment is divided into a forklift body and a cargo fork. The forklift body can make the cargo fork move linearly up and down, and the above structures are all arranged on the forklift body. Optionally, the multifunctional forklift also includes a lifting structure in a forklift in the prior art, which will not be described in detail in this article. Optionally, the forklift body includes a frame, and running wheels are installed under the frame. The running wheels are driven by a running motor. Above the frame is a cab, and a seat is installed in the cab. A face recognition device 1 is installed opposite the seat.

[0054] The multifunctional forklift provided by the utility model performs face recognition on the collected facial image of the driver by adding a face recognition device, so that the multifunctional forklift can recognize the identity of the driver, eliminate the situation of driving without a license, improve work efficiency, and enrich the functions of the forklift.

[0055] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of another optional multifunctional forklift shown in the embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 The multifunctional forklift also includes an alarm device 3, a positioning device 4, a seat belt detection module 5, a data transmission device 6 and a memory 7. Among them, the positioning device 4, the voice output module 31 and the seat belt detection module 5 are all connected to the controller 2. The data transmission device 6 is connected to the face recognition device 1 and the memory 7 respectively, and the data transmission device 6 is used to classify and store the illegal behaviors detected by the face recognition device 1 into the memory 7.

[0056] In some embodiments, the data transmission device 6 is one or more of a wireless transceiver, a Bluetooth communication module, a wireless network communication technology (WIFI) communication module, and a general packet radio service (GPRS) communication module.

[0057] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of another optional multifunctional forklift shown in the embodiment of the utility model. Figure 3 The positioning device 4 includes a first antenna 41 for positioning and a second antenna 42 for sending and receiving information, and the seat belt detection module 5 includes a seat belt slot 51 for fixing the seat belt.

[0058] In some embodiments, the first antenna 41 or the second antenna 42 includes a connector, a disk, a connecting element, a first helical antenna, a second helical antenna, an insulator and a covering unit; the connector has a thread on its outer surface; the disk is formed on the upper surface of the connector; the connecting element has a cutout forming an impedance transformer, and one end is connected to the upper surface of the disk; the first helical antenna is formed on the other end of the connecting element, wherein the first helical antenna is integrally formed based on a cutting process of a cylindrical metal rod; the insulator is placed in the first helical antenna, formed to be hollow, and exposed from the connecting element having the cutout and the first helical antenna to surround the connecting element; the covering unit is insert-molded on the outer surface of the first helical antenna, wherein the connecting element forms a cutout between the first helical antenna and the disk, and electrically connects the first helical antenna and the disk together; the second helical antenna has one end connected to the disk and the other end is a free end, and is installed on the inner side of the first helical antenna, the second helical antenna is not in contact with the first helical antenna, and the first helical antenna coaxially surrounds the second helical antenna. Wherein, a coating layer made of an insulator is formed on the outer surface of the second helical antenna, and the first helical antenna has a circular cross-section.

[0059] Exemplarily, the first antenna 41 is a global positioning system (GPS) antenna or a Beidou antenna, and the second antenna 42 is a fourth generation mobile communication technology (4G) antenna or a fourth generation mobile communication technology (5G) antenna.

[0060] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of an optional alarm device 3 shown in the embodiment of the utility model. Figure 4 The alarm device 3 includes a voice output module 31, an alarm relay 32 and a buzzer 33. One end of the alarm relay 32 is connected to the output end of the controller 2, and the other end of the alarm relay 32 is connected to the buzzer 33.

[0061] In some embodiments, the controller 2 is also used to output an alarm message through the alarm device 3 when the face recognition device 1 detects that the driver has violated the regulations.

[0062] Optionally, the controller 2 is also used to: identify the driving behavior image collected by the face recognition device 1, and extract the driver's hand movement information and head movement information; perform a binary classification of the driver's behavior based on the driver's hand movement information and head movement information, and judge the similarity between the driver's hand movement and head movement and the violation; when the similarity is greater than a preset similarity threshold, determine the driver's behavior as a violation.

[0063] For example, violations include smoking, making phone calls, driving while fatigued, and not wearing a seat belt.

[0064] Another example of violation includes changing the driver or having multiple drivers during the operation of a multi-purpose forklift.

[0065] Optionally, the alarm information output by the alarm device 3 may be outputting voice alarm information through the voice output module 31 , may be outputting targeted alarm information through the buzzer 33 , or may be outputting both alarm information through the voice output module 31 and the buzzer 33 at the same time.

[0066] In some embodiments, the controller 2 is further configured to output an alarm message through the alarm device 3 when the positioning device 4 detects that the multifunctional forklift has left the preset operation area.

[0067] For example, the operation area is divided into three categories: a closed control area, a control area, and a prevention area, and each type of operation area outputs different alarm information through the alarm device 3.

[0068] In some embodiments, the controller 2 is further configured to control the multifunctional forklift to shut down when the positioning device 4 detects that the multifunctional forklift has left the preset operation area.

[0069] Optionally, the preset operation area is set as an electronic fence, wherein the electronic fence needs to be implemented in conjunction with an electronic fence ground device and a dedicated car lock for the electronic fence. The electronic fence ground device includes: a central control device and at least one wireless detector; a dedicated car lock for the electronic fence, which is used to send vehicle signals in real time; receive a car lock instruction sent by the central control device, and lock the vehicle according to the car lock instruction; a wireless detector, which is used to scan in real time whether there is a vehicle with a dedicated car lock for the electronic fence in the pre-set parking area, and if so, obtain the vehicle signal sent by the dedicated car lock of the electronic fence of the vehicle, obtain the vehicle information in the vehicle signal, and send the vehicle information to the central control device; the central control device, which is used to obtain the vehicle information sent by the wireless detector, and send the vehicle information to the background server; receive the car lock instruction sent by the background server for the vehicle information, and send the car lock instruction to the dedicated car lock of the electronic fence of the vehicle through the wireless detector; the background server, which is used to receive the vehicle information sent by the central control device, and send the car lock instruction to the central control device.

[0070] In some embodiments, the controller 2 is further configured to output an alarm message through the alarm device 3 when the seat belt detection module 5 detects that the seat belt is not in the seat belt slot 51 .

[0071] The multifunctional forklift provided by the utility model is equipped with structures such as a face recognition device, an alarm device, and a positioning device on the forklift; before driving, the driver can ignite and start the forklift only after successfully comparing the face recognition system; during driving, the intelligent monitoring system, the positioning system, and the voice alarm system can issue voice alarms for illegal operations in real time, such as voice warnings for not wearing a seat belt, answering or making a phone call, and changing the driver, etc. The system realizes comprehensive management of forklift files, operator files, operating conditions, inspection data and other data, effectively eliminates problems of illegal operations of forklifts and safety hazards, and improves the level of safety management of forklift operation.

[0072] Figure 5 An example of an application scenario of a multifunctional forklift provided by an embodiment of the utility model is as follows: Figure 5 As shown, the workflow of the multi-functional forklift in this application scenario may include the following steps.

[0073] In step S501, face recognition is performed on the collected facial image of the driver.

[0074] Exemplarily, step S501 includes: collecting a facial image of the driver, analyzing and processing the collected facial image of the driver, and comparing the processed facial image with a facial image of a driver who can drive a multi-functional forklift.

[0075] In step S502, when the face recognition is passed, the multifunctional forklift is controlled to start.

[0076] Exemplarily, step S502 includes: when the face recognition is passed, the engine of the multi-functional forklift receives an ignition signal and starts.

[0077] In step S503, when the face recognition device detects that the driver has violated the law, an alarm message is output through the alarm device.

[0078] For example, violations include smoking, making phone calls, driving while fatigued, and not wearing a seat belt.

[0079] Another example of violation includes changing the driver or having multiple drivers during the operation of a multi-purpose forklift.

[0080] In step S504, when the positioning device detects that the multifunctional forklift leaves the preset operation area, an alarm message is outputted through the alarm device.

[0081] For example, an electronic fence may be preset to divide the operation area into three categories: a closed control area, a control area, and a prevention area. Each type of operation area outputs different alarm information through the alarm device 3 .

[0082] In step S505, when the seat belt detection module detects that the seat belt is not in the seat belt slot, an alarm message is output through the alarm device.

[0083] In this way, by adding a facial recognition system, a positioning system, and a voice alarm system to the forklift, the driver can only ignite and start the forklift after successfully comparing the facial recognition system before driving; during driving, the intelligent monitoring system, the positioning system, and the voice alarm system can issue voice alarms in real time for illegal operations, such as not wearing a seat belt, answering or making phone calls, changing drivers, etc. The system realizes comprehensive management of forklift files, operator files, operating conditions, inspection data and other data, effectively eliminating illegal operations and safety hazards of forklifts, and improving the level of safety management of forklift operations.

[0084] It should be noted that, for the description of the same steps and the same contents in this embodiment as those in other embodiments, reference can be made to the description in other embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0085] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, in the above method of specific implementation, the order in which the steps are written does not imply a strict execution order and does not constitute any limitation on the implementation process. The specific execution order of the steps should be determined by their functions and possible internal logic.

[0086] The above description of various embodiments tends to emphasize the differences between the various embodiments. The same or similar parts can be referenced to each other, and for the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated in this article.

[0087] The features disclosed in the various product embodiments provided by the utility model can be arbitrarily combined without conflict to obtain new product embodiments.

[0088] The features disclosed in the various method or device embodiments provided by the present invention can be arbitrarily combined without conflict to obtain new method embodiments or device embodiments.

[0089] In the several embodiments provided by the present utility model, it should be understood that the disclosed devices and methods can be implemented in other ways. The device embodiments described above are only schematic. For example, the division of units is only a logical function division. There may be other division methods in actual implementation, such as: multiple units or components can be combined, or can be integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling, direct coupling, or communication connection between the components shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units can be electrical, mechanical or other forms.

[0090] The units described above as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components displayed as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed on multiple grid units; some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the present embodiment.

[0091] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the protection scope of the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A multifunctional forklift, characterized in that: The multifunctional forklift comprises a face recognition device and a controller, wherein the face recognition device is connected to the controller; wherein, The face recognition device is used to perform face recognition on the collected facial image of the driver; The controller is used to control the multifunctional forklift to start when the face recognition is passed; The face recognition device comprises: a camera for collecting face images, and a plurality of light groups for providing brightness compensation for the face images collected by the camera; the plurality of light groups are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the camera; the plurality of light groups include light groups with different illumination angles, and each of the plurality of light groups includes linearly arranged light tubes; The controller is used to be connected to each of the plurality of lamp groups through a control interface and to control the light luminance of each lamp group.

2. The multifunctional forklift according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multifunctional forklift also includes an alarm device; the alarm device includes a voice output module, an alarm relay and a buzzer, one end of the alarm relay is connected to the output end of the controller, the other end of the alarm relay is connected to the buzzer, and the alarm device is connected to the controller.

3. The multifunctional forklift according to claim 2, characterized in that: The controller is also used to output alarm information through the alarm device when the face recognition device detects that the driver has violated the regulations.

4. The multifunctional forklift according to claim 2, characterized in that: The multifunctional forklift further comprises a positioning device, and the positioning device is connected to the controller.

5. The multifunctional forklift according to claim 4, characterized in that: The positioning device includes a first antenna for positioning and a second antenna for sending and receiving information.

6. The multifunctional forklift according to claim 4, characterized in that: The controller is further configured to output an alarm message through the alarm device when the positioning device detects that the multifunctional forklift has left a preset operation area.

7. The multifunctional forklift according to claim 2, characterized in that: The multifunctional forklift further comprises a seat belt detection module, and the seat belt detection module is connected to the controller.

8. The multifunctional forklift according to claim 7, characterized in that: The seat belt detection module includes a seat belt slot for fixing the seat belt.

9. The multifunctional forklift according to claim 8, characterized in that: The controller is further configured to output an alarm message through the alarm device when the seat belt detection module detects that the seat belt is not in the seat belt slot.

10. The multifunctional forklift according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multifunctional forklift further comprises a data transmission device and a memory, wherein the data transmission device is connected to the face recognition device and the memory respectively; The data transmission device is used to classify and store the illegal behaviors detected by the face recognition device into the memory.

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