Distribution cabinet with recognition function

Abstract

The utility model discloses a distribution cabinet with a recognition function. The distribution cabinet comprises a body. A plurality of cabinet bodies are arranged on the body; a baffle is arranged at the open end of the cabinet body; a plurality of plastic barrier strips are arranged between the baffle and the bottom of the cabinet body; a bar code recognition assembly and a camera shooting assembly are sequentially arranged in the center of the top of the cabinet body in the direction from the opening to the inner side of the cabinet body. A light source assembly is arranged on the edge of the top of the cabinet body. According to an existing distribution cabinet, a set of man-machine interaction device is arranged on a cabinet body, and during distribution every time, the man-machine interaction device needs to be used for recording two-dimensional codes or bar codes of articles, then corresponding cabinet doors are opened, and then the articles are placed in the cabinet doors. According to the scheme, the bar code recognition assembly and the camera shooting assembly are arranged in the cabinet body and used for recognizing the two-dimensional codes and the bar codes of the put-in articles, so that the issuing efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of dispensing cabinets, in particular to a dispensing cabinet with an identification function. Background Art

[0002] A distribution cabinet is a cabinet that uses the Internet of Things technology to achieve self-service temporary storage and retrieval functions. For example, express cabinets and vending cabinets are all distribution cabinets.

[0003] The current distribution cabinet process is as follows:

[0004] The user records the item information through a human-machine interaction device. After the human-machine interaction device is registered, the empty cabinet is opened, the item is placed in, and the corresponding pickup conditions are generated and sent to the recipient. The recipient uses the pickup conditions to obtain the corresponding item through the human-machine interaction device.

[0005] From the above process, it can be seen that when batch storage of items is required, users need to register each item one by one using the human-computer interaction device before the storage of items can be completed. When multiple people store items at the same time, they can only queue up to register information before storage. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a distribution cabinet with an identification function, which can improve the storage efficiency of items.

[0007] According to one aspect of the utility model, there is provided a dispensing cabinet with an identification function, comprising a body;

[0008] The main body is provided with a plurality of cabinets;

[0009] The cabinet has a baffle plate at the open end, and a plurality of plastic baffle strips are arranged between the baffle plate and the bottom of the cabinet;

[0010] At the center of the top of the cabinet, a barcode recognition component and a camera component are arranged in sequence along the direction from the opening to the inner side of the cabinet;

[0011] A light source assembly is arranged at the top edge of the cabinet.

[0012] In the above technical scheme, the existing distribution cabinets mostly use a set of human-machine interaction devices on the cabinet body. Each time the distribution is made, it is necessary to use the human-machine interaction device to record the QR code or barcode of the item, then open the corresponding cabinet door, and then put the item in. This case chooses to set a barcode recognition component and a camera component in the cabinet body to identify the QR code and barcode of the item placed in, so as to improve the efficiency of distribution. To this end, based on this purpose, this case makes the following improvements to the structure of the cabinet:

[0013] The light inside the cabinet is relatively dim, which is not conducive to the barcode recognition component and the camera component to read the QR code or barcode. For this reason, a light source component is set at the top of the cabinet to achieve the effect of fill light. Furthermore, in order to prevent the barcode recognition component and the camera component from being scratched by the large items, the corresponding baffle is set at the entrance of this case to achieve the effect of protection. Furthermore, since the height of the upper and lower parts of the cabinet cannot be too large, it is easy to affect the utilization rate of the overall space. The recognition time of the barcode recognition component and the camera component is about 1-2s and is set at the top of the cabinet. After multiple attempts, it was found that the recognition range of the two components cannot cover the entire cabinet. If multiple components are used, it will undoubtedly increase the overall cost. For this reason, the corresponding plastic baffle is set at the exit of this case. When there are items that need to be put in, the speed of putting them in is slowed down due to the effect of the plastic baffle. In other words, when the issuing personnel want to put in the items, they can only put them in slowly due to the influence of the plastic baffle, thereby increasing the probability of effective reading of the barcode recognition component and the camera component. Although it is also possible to issue a prompt if the QR code or barcode is not read, the cabinet has a limited viewing angle. When the issuing personnel keep adjusting the angle to meet the internal reading requirements, the efficiency of issuing is reduced. After testing, this solution can greatly improve the probability of reading while taking into account the efficiency of issuing. Furthermore, the reason why the barcode recognition component and the camera component are placed on the top of this case is that the inventor found that the barcode and QR code of small or large items are often attached to the large surface of the item (that is, the largest surface or the most conspicuous surface, such as express boxes, etc., or bagged items. It should be stated that this case is more aimed at items placed in boxes or bags. If it is a special-shaped item, the probability of internal recognition is greatly reduced. If it is attached to other small surfaces, it is necessary to use the artificial interaction device mentioned above, which is not discussed in this case), and the general issuing cabinets mostly adopt a horizontal method, that is, when the cabinet is placed horizontally, the long side of the cabinet is parallel to the horizontal line, and the short side is perpendicular to the horizontal line. This is due to the height of the cabinet. Therefore, the top-setting method can cover most recognition needs.

[0014] It should be stated that this case protects the structural method of setting up the barcode recognition component and the camera component in the cabinet, as well as other structural forms added for setting up the barcode recognition component and the camera component. It does not protect the data transmission method or data analysis method, etc. Specific data transmission methods or data analysis methods are more commonly used in the prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0015] In some embodiments, the horizontal height difference between the baffle and the barcode recognition component is 3-5 cm.

[0016] In the above technical solution, the actual purpose of setting the baffle in this case is to achieve the function of protection. However, in the actual testing process, it is found that regardless of soft items such as clothes, facial tissues, etc., they can be forced into the cabinet by compressing the volume, and then restore the original volume in the cabinet, which further reduces the probability of reading. However, there are many specifications of the existing cabinet entrance area and shape. Simply limiting the entrance of the cabinet is not widely applicable. Therefore, this case further limits the horizontal height difference between the baffle and the barcode recognition component. The height occupied by a general barcode recognition component is greater than that of the camera component. Therefore, considering this aspect, the barcode recognition component is used as a limiting condition.

[0017] In some embodiments, the cabinet is further provided with a transparent partition, which divides the cabinet into two upper and lower parts;

[0018] The upper area is at the same height as the baffle.

[0019] In the above technical solution, the purpose of setting up the transparent partition is to provide further protection, especially in the face of some extreme conditions of violent distribution of items.

[0020] In some embodiments, the transparent partition is provided with through holes at the positions of the barcode recognition component and the camera component.

[0021] In the above technical solution, as mentioned above, the purpose of the transparent partition is to further protect the barcode recognition component and the camera component. However, the existing transparent partitions are mostly made of plastic materials such as acrylic. On the one hand, the tensile strength is stronger than that of glass, but the partitions made of such plastic materials often reflect light and reduce the recognition accuracy. In particular, the light source component is set at the top in this case, and the barcode component is mostly read by infrared rays. Therefore, a through hole is set at the corresponding position of the transparent partition in this case, which also affects the reading accuracy.

[0022] In some embodiments, the light source assembly includes an LED light source disposed at the rear edge of the top, and an ultraviolet light source disposed on the left and right sides of the top.

[0023] In the above technical solution, considering the need for disinfection in hospitals or some clean places, this case divides the light source component into two parts. One is the LED light source set at the top rear edge. This is because the light source component has the greatest impact on the camera component and has a smaller effect on the barcode recognition component, so it is set at the rear end. Setting ultraviolet light sources on both sides of the cabinet can sterilize the entire object to the greatest extent. If the ultraviolet light source is set at the rear side of the top of the cabinet, it is difficult to disinfect the rear part of the principle.

[0024] In some embodiments, a cabinet door is provided at the open end of the cabinet body, and an electromagnetic lock for locking the cabinet door is provided on the cabinet door.

[0025] In the above technical solution, the cabinet door is locked by using the existing commonly used electromagnetic lock method, which will not be described in detail here.

[0026] In some embodiments, an industrial control host is installed through the cabinet door, a display screen of the industrial control host faces the outside of the cabinet door, and the industrial control host is electrically connected to the electromagnetic lock.

[0027] In the above technical solution, considering the large surface area of ​​the cabinet, an industrial control host with a display screen is set on it. The industrial control host can be used to play advertisements, prompt the use and distribution of items in the cabinet, etc., which can better improve the functionality of the cabinet. At the same time, the industrial control host can further expand functions such as face recognition, radio frequency access control, password setting, etc., to improve the scalability of the cabinet.

[0028] It should be stated that this case is intended to protect the structural method set up in the industrial control host and other structural forms added for the purpose of setting up the industrial control host. It does not protect the data transmission method or data analysis method, etc. Specific data transmission methods or data analysis methods, etc. are more commonly used in the prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0029] In some embodiments, the cabinet door is further provided with an IC identification component, and the IC identification component is electrically connected to the industrial control host.

[0030] In the above technical solution, some application scenarios such as gyms and express lockers have certain private attributes after being occupied, so an IC identification component, that is, an access card identification component, is set. The IC identification component identifies the user's IC card and transmits the information to the industrial control host, which controls the electromagnetic lock to open.

[0031] It should be stated that this case is intended to protect the structural method of setting up the IC identification component and other structural forms added to set up the IC identification component, and does not protect the data transmission method or data analysis method, etc. Specific data transmission methods or data analysis methods, etc. are more commonly used in the prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0032] In some embodiments, the cabinet door is also provided with a face recognition component, and the face recognition component is electrically connected to the industrial control host.

[0033] In the above technical solution, some application scenarios, such as the occupancy of fixed counters, require complete privacy after occupancy, so a face recognition component is set. The principle is the same as that of the IC recognition component, so it will not be repeated here.

[0034] It should be stated that this case protects the structural method of setting up the face recognition component and other structural forms added to set up the face recognition component, but does not protect the data transmission method or data analysis method, etc. Specific data transmission methods or data analysis methods are more commonly used in the prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0035] In some embodiments, the dispensing cabinet is provided with a human-machine interaction device, which is electrically connected to the electromagnetic lock.

[0036] In the above technical solution, the purpose of providing the human-machine interaction device is to provide an additional channel for opening the cabinet door, so as to avoid the cabinet door being unable to be opened when other problems occur in the cabinet body.

[0037] It should be stated that this case seeks to protect the structural method set up in the human-computer interaction device and other structural forms added to set up the face recognition component, but does not protect the data transmission method or data analysis method, etc. Specific data transmission methods or data analysis methods, etc. are more commonly used in the prior art and will not be elaborated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0039] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a dispensing cabinet with identification function of the utility model;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cabinet structure of an embodiment of a dispensing cabinet with an identification function of the utility model;

[0041] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cabinet top structure of an embodiment of a dispensing cabinet with identification function of the utility model;

[0042] Figure 4 This is a side structural diagram of a cabinet body of an embodiment of a dispensing cabinet with an identification function of the utility model;

[0043] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the transparent partition structure of an embodiment of a dispensing cabinet with identification function of the utility model;

[0044] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the light source structure of an embodiment of a dispensing cabinet with identification function of the utility model;

[0045] Figure 7 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the cabinet door structure of an embodiment of a dispensing cabinet with an identification function. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is particularly noted that the following embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention, but do not limit the scope of the present invention. Similarly, the following embodiments are only partial embodiments of the present invention rather than all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0047] The utility model provides a dispensing cabinet with an identification function, which can improve the storage efficiency of articles.

[0048] Embodiment 1

[0049] See also Figure 1 , a dispensing cabinet with identification function, comprising a main body 1;

[0050] The main body 1 is provided with a plurality of cabinets 2;

[0051] See also Figure 2 The cabinet 2 is provided with a baffle plate 21 at the open end, and a plurality of plastic baffle bars 22 are provided between the baffle plate 21 and the bottom of the cabinet;

[0052] See also Figure 3 At the top center of the cabinet 2, a barcode recognition component 23 and a camera component 24 are sequentially arranged along the direction G from the opening to the inner side of the cabinet;

[0053] A light source assembly 25 is disposed at the top edge of the cabinet 2 .

[0054] In this embodiment, the existing distribution cabinets mostly use a set of human-machine interaction devices on the cabinet body. Each time the distribution is made, it is necessary to use the human-machine interaction device to record the QR code or barcode of the item, then open the corresponding cabinet door, and then put the item in. This case chooses to set a barcode recognition component and a camera component in the cabinet body to recognize the QR code and barcode of the item placed in, so as to improve the efficiency of distribution. To this end, based on this purpose, this case makes the following improvements to the structure of the cabinet:

[0055] The light inside the cabinet is relatively dim, which is not conducive to the barcode recognition component and the camera component to read the QR code or barcode. For this reason, a light source component is set at the top of the cabinet to achieve the effect of fill light. Furthermore, in order to prevent the barcode recognition component and the camera component from being scratched by the large items, the corresponding baffle is set at the entrance of this case to achieve the effect of protection. Furthermore, since the height of the upper and lower parts of the cabinet cannot be too large, it is easy to affect the utilization rate of the overall space. The recognition time of the barcode recognition component and the camera component is about 1-2s and is set at the top of the cabinet. After multiple attempts, it was found that the recognition range of the two components cannot cover the entire cabinet. If multiple components are used, it will undoubtedly increase the overall cost. For this reason, the corresponding plastic baffle is set at the exit of this case. When there are items that need to be put in, the speed of putting them in is slowed down due to the effect of the plastic baffle. In other words, when the issuing personnel want to put in the items, they can only put them in slowly due to the influence of the plastic baffle, thereby increasing the probability of effective reading of the barcode recognition component and the camera component. Although it is also possible to issue a prompt if the QR code or barcode is not read, the cabinet has a limited viewing angle. When the issuing personnel keep adjusting the angle to meet the internal reading requirements, the efficiency of issuing is reduced. After testing, this solution can greatly improve the probability of reading while taking into account the efficiency of issuing. Furthermore, the reason why the barcode recognition component and the camera component are placed on the top of this case is that the inventor found that the barcode and QR code of small or large items are often attached to the large surface of the item (that is, the largest surface or the most conspicuous surface, such as express boxes, etc., or bagged items. It should be stated that this case is more aimed at items placed in boxes or bags. If it is a special-shaped item, the probability of internal recognition is greatly reduced. If it is attached to other small surfaces, it is necessary to use the artificial interaction device mentioned above, which is not discussed in this case), and the general issuing cabinets mostly adopt a horizontal method, that is, when the cabinet is placed horizontally, the long side of the cabinet is parallel to the horizontal line, and the short side is perpendicular to the horizontal line. This is due to the height of the cabinet. Therefore, the top-setting method can cover most recognition needs.

[0056] It should be stated that this case protects the structural method of setting up the barcode recognition component and the camera component in the cabinet, as well as other structural forms added for setting up the barcode recognition component and the camera component. It does not protect the data transmission method or data analysis method, etc. Specific data transmission methods or data analysis methods are more commonly used in the prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0057] In this example, see Figure 4, the horizontal height difference between the baffle and the barcode recognition component is 3-5cm. The actual purpose of setting the baffle in this case is to achieve the function of protection, but in the actual testing process, it is found that regardless of soft items such as clothes, facial tissues, etc., they can be forced into the cabinet by compressing the volume, and then restore the original volume in the cabinet, so the probability of reading is further reduced. However, there are many specifications of the existing cabinet entrance area and shape, and simply limiting the entrance of the cabinet is not widely applicable. Therefore, this case further limits the horizontal height difference between the baffle and the barcode recognition component. The height occupied by a general barcode recognition component is greater than that of the camera component. Therefore, considering this aspect, the barcode recognition component is used as a limiting condition.

[0058] In this example, see Figure 5 The cabinet is also provided with a transparent partition 26, which divides the cabinet into two parts, upper and lower A and B. The height L of the upper area A is the same as that of the baffle. The purpose of providing the transparent partition is to provide further protection, especially in the face of extreme conditions of violent distribution of items.

[0059] In this example, see Figure 5 , the transparent partition 26 is provided with a through hole 261 at the position of the barcode recognition component and the camera component. As mentioned above, the purpose of the transparent partition is to further protect the barcode recognition component and the camera component. However, the existing transparent partitions are mostly made of plastic materials such as acrylic. On the one hand, the tensile strength is stronger than that of glass, but the partitions made of such plastic materials often have the problem of reflecting light and reducing the recognition accuracy. In particular, in this case, the light source component is set at the top, and the barcode component is mostly read by infrared rays. Therefore, in this case, a through hole is set at the corresponding position of the transparent partition, which affects the reading accuracy.

[0060] In this example, see Figure 6 The light source assembly includes an LED light source 252 arranged at the rear edge of the top, and an ultraviolet light source 251 arranged on the left and right sides of the top. Considering the need for disinfection in hospitals or some clean places, this case divides the light source assembly into two parts. One is the LED light source arranged at the rear edge of the top. This is because the light source assembly has the greatest impact on the camera assembly and has a smaller effect on the barcode recognition assembly, so it is arranged at the rear end. Setting ultraviolet light sources on both sides of the cabinet can sterilize the entire object to the greatest extent. If the ultraviolet light source is set on the rear side of the top of the cabinet, it is difficult to disinfect the rear part of the principle.

[0061] In this example, see Figure 6The cabinet body 2 is provided with a cabinet door 3 at the open end, and the cabinet door is provided with an electromagnetic lock (not shown) for locking the cabinet door. The cabinet door is locked by the conventional electromagnetic lock method, which will not be described in detail here.

[0062] In this example, see Figure 6 , the cabinet door 3 is penetrated by an industrial control host 31, and the display screen 32 of the industrial control host 31 faces the outside of the cabinet door 3, and is electrically connected to the electromagnetic lock (not shown in the figure). Taking into account the large surface area of ​​the cabinet, this case sets an industrial control host with a display screen on it. The industrial control host can be used to realize advertising playback, the use requirements of items in the cabinet, the prompts of distribution requirements, etc., which can better improve the functionality of the cabinet. At the same time, the industrial control host can be used to further expand functions such as face recognition, radio frequency access control, password setting, etc., to improve the scalability of the cabinet. It should be stated that this case is to protect the structural method set in the industrial control host, as well as other structural forms attached for setting up the industrial control host, and does not protect such data transmission methods or data analysis methods, etc. Specifically, the data transmission method or data analysis method is more commonly used in the prior art and will not be explained here.

[0063] As an optional implementation scheme, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 , the cabinet door is also provided with an IC identification component 33, and the IC identification component 33 is electrically connected to the industrial control host 31. Some application scenarios, such as gyms and express cabinets, require certain privacy after being occupied, so an IC identification component, that is, an access card identification component, is set. The IC identification component identifies the user's IC card and transmits the information to the industrial control host, which controls the electromagnetic lock to open. It should be stated that this case is to protect the structural method set in the IC identification component and other structural forms attached to set the IC identification component. It does not protect such data transmission methods or data analysis methods, etc. Specifically, data transmission methods or data analysis methods are more commonly used in the prior art and will not be explained in detail here.

[0064] As an optional implementation scheme, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 6, the cabinet door is also provided with a face recognition component 34, and the face recognition component 34 is electrically connected to the industrial control host 31. Some application scenarios, such as the occupancy of fixed cabinets, require applications with complete privacy attributes after occupancy, so a face recognition component is set. The principle is the same as that of the IC recognition component and will not be repeated here. It should be stated that this case is to protect the structural method set in the face recognition component and other structural forms attached to set up the face recognition component. It does not protect such data transmission methods or data analysis methods, etc. Specifically, the data transmission methods or data analysis methods are more commonly used in the prior art and will not be explained in detail here.

[0065] In this example, see Figure 6 The dispensing cabinet is provided with a human-machine interaction device 4, which is electrically connected to the electromagnetic lock (not shown). The purpose of providing the human-machine interaction device is to provide an additional channel for opening the cabinet door to avoid the cabinet door being unable to be opened when other problems occur in the cabinet.

[0066] It should be stated that this case seeks to protect the structural method set up in the human-computer interaction device and other structural forms added to set up the face recognition component, but does not protect the data transmission method or data analysis method, etc. Specific data transmission methods or data analysis methods, etc. are more commonly used in the prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0067] The above descriptions are only some embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any equivalent device or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A distribution cabinet with identification function, characterized in that: Including the body; The main body is provided with a plurality of cabinets; The cabinet has a baffle plate at the open end, and a plurality of plastic baffle strips are arranged between the baffle plate and the bottom of the cabinet; At the center of the top of the cabinet, a barcode recognition component and a camera component are arranged in sequence along the direction from the opening to the inner side of the cabinet; A light source assembly is arranged at the top edge of the cabinet.

2. A dispensing cabinet with identification function as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal height difference between the baffle and the barcode recognition component is 3-5 cm.

3. A dispensing cabinet with identification function as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet is also provided with a transparent partition, which divides the cabinet into two parts, an upper part and an lower part; The upper area is at the same height as the baffle.

4. A dispensing cabinet with identification function as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The transparent partition is provided with through holes at the positions of the barcode recognition component and the camera component.

5. A dispensing cabinet with identification function as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The light source assembly includes an LED light source arranged at the rear edge of the top, and ultraviolet light sources arranged at the left and right sides of the top.

6. A dispensing cabinet with identification function as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet body is provided with a cabinet door at the open end, and the cabinet door is provided with an electromagnetic lock for locking the cabinet door.

7. A dispensing cabinet with identification function as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: An industrial control host is installed through the cabinet door, a display screen of the industrial control host faces the outside of the cabinet door and is electrically connected to the electromagnetic lock.

8. A dispensing cabinet with identification function as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The cabinet door is also provided with an IC identification component, and the IC identification component is electrically connected to the industrial control host.

9. A dispensing cabinet with identification function as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The cabinet door is also provided with a face recognition component, and the face recognition component is electrically connected to the industrial control host.

10. A dispensing cabinet with identification function as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The dispensing cabinet is provided with a human-machine interaction device, and the human-machine interaction device is electrically connected to the electromagnetic lock.

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