Lock station based on RFID technology

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of container lock stations, in particular to an RFID (radio frequency identification) technology-based lock station, which comprises a bottom plate, four upright posts are arranged at corners of the top surface of the bottom plate, a roof is fixedly arranged at the upper ends of the upright posts, and a battery box is arranged between two upright posts; a battery is arranged in the battery box; the battery is electrically connected with a controller; the controller is electrically connected with an RFID reader-writer; the RFID reader-writer can read and write an RFID tag arranged on a vehicle; the controller is arranged above the battery box; the RFID reader-writer is arranged on one of the stand columns through a folding and unfolding mechanism. And the controller is connected with a memory through a wireless network. Compared with the prior art, the vehicle end only needs to be provided with the RFID tag, so that the cost of the vehicle end is reduced; and the RFID reader-writer and the RFID tag are utilized, so that the stability of information transmission between the vehicle end and the lock station is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of container lock stations, and specifically discloses a lock station based on RFID technology. Background Art

[0002] In port logistics, lock stations are essential for container loading and unloading, carrying out crucial management and monitoring functions. Currently, the installation and removal of container lock pads are performed manually at the lock station. When loading or unloading a container, a trailer enters the lock station, where personnel determine the crane number and lock pad type. During loading, the pad is removed from the lock pad box and installed. During unloading, the pad is removed and placed back into the corresponding lock pad box.

[0003] Publication No. CN113890886A discloses a container lock pin assembly and disassembly management system, comprising a lock assembly and disassembly station, a backend management server, and a vehicle-mounted terminal. The lock assembly and disassembly station includes a safety island and a lock pin assembly and disassembly terminal located therein. The vehicle-mounted terminal is located on the vehicle where the container lock pin is to be disassembled and installed. Both the lock pin assembly and disassembly terminal and the vehicle-mounted terminal are in bidirectional communication with the backend management server. Also disclosed is a container lock pin assembly and disassembly management method, wherein the lock pin assembly and disassembly terminal receives an operation instruction from the backend server and, based on the operation instruction, issues a lock pin assembly and disassembly operation notification to perform the lock pin assembly and disassembly operation on the vehicle. Upon completion of the vehicle lock pin assembly and disassembly operation, the lock pin assembly and disassembly terminal reports the completion of the operation to the backend server.

[0004] In the above solution, container information is identified and displayed using a vehicle-mounted terminal's transceiver module and a display module, such as an LED screen, within the locking station. The vehicle-mounted terminal requires additional equipment to be installed in the vehicle cab, which incurs significant costs for purchase, installation, and maintenance. Furthermore, the terminal and LED screen transmit data via a serial port, resulting in unstable information transmission. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a locking station based on RFID technology to solve the problems of high cost of purchasing additional equipment on the vehicle side and unstable information transmission between the vehicle side and the locking station.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is:

[0007] A locking station based on RFID technology includes a base plate with four columns at the corners of the top surface. A roof is fixed to the top of the columns. A battery box is located between two of the columns. The battery box contains batteries, which are electrically connected to a controller. The controller is electrically connected to an RFID reader / writer. The RFID reader / writer can read and write RFID tags attached to vehicles. The controller is located above the battery box. The RFID reader / writer is mounted on one of the columns via a retractable mechanism. The controller is connected to a memory device via a wireless network. Only the RFID tag needs to be installed on the vehicle, reducing vehicle costs. The RFID reader / writer and RFID tag ensure stable information transmission between the vehicle and the locking station.

[0008] Preferably, solar panels and / or wind turbines are provided on the roof; the solar panels and wind turbines are both electrically connected to the battery.

[0009] Preferably, the controller is provided with a display module and a 5G signal transceiver module; the controller is connected to the memory via the 5G signal transceiver module to ensure a stable connection between the controller and the memory.

[0010] Preferably, the retractable mechanism includes two hinged rods, one end of each hinged rod being hinged to one of the columns; the ends of the two hinged rods facing away from the columns being hinged to a rotating shaft; a support rod being fixedly mounted in the middle of the rotating shaft; and a mounting box being hinged to the ends of the support rods facing away from the rotating shaft; and an RFID reader being housed in the mounting box. The RFID reader can be retracted under the roof to avoid interference with vehicles, and can be extended outside the columns to facilitate reading RFID tags on vehicles.

[0011] Preferably, two guard plates are arranged opposite to each other on the bottom plate; one end of the guard plate is fixedly connected to the column; and the guard plate is fixedly arranged at the edge of the bottom plate.

[0012] Preferably, a fork arm slot is provided on the bottom plate to facilitate the movement of the RFID-based locking station using a forklift.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0014] 1. Only RFID tags need to be set on the vehicle side, which reduces the cost of the vehicle side; the use of RFID readers and RFID tags ensures the stability of information transmission between the vehicle side and the locking station.

[0015] 2. The setting of the retractable mechanism can retract the RFID reader under the roof to avoid interference with the vehicle, and can extend it outside the column to facilitate reading the RFID tag on the vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, for ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A in the middle is an enlarged schematic diagram;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit structure of the utility model.

[0022] Description of reference numerals:

[0023] 1-base plate, 2-column, 3-roof, 4-battery box, 5-controller, 6-RFID reader, 7-guard plate, 8-solar panel, 9-wind turbine, 10-hinge rod, 11-rotating shaft, 12-support rod, 13-installation box; 101-fork arm slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present invention, the following will be combined with the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] like Figure 1-5As shown, a locking station based on RFID technology includes a base plate 1 with four columns 2 at the top corners. A roof 3 is fixed to the top of the columns 2. A battery box 4 is located between two of the columns 2. The battery box 4 contains batteries, which are electrically connected to a controller 5. The controller 5 is electrically connected to an RFID reader 6. The RFID reader 6 can read and write RFID tags attached to vehicles. The controller 5 is located above the battery box 4. The RFID reader 6 is mounted on one of the columns 2 via a retractable mechanism. The controller 5 is connected to a memory device via a wireless network. Only the RFID tag needs to be installed on the vehicle, reducing vehicle costs. The RFID reader 6 and the RFID tag ensure stable information transmission between the vehicle and the locking station.

[0026] In the above setup, roof 3 is equipped with solar panels 8 and wind turbines 9; both are electrically connected to a battery. Controller 5 is equipped with a display module and a 5G signal transceiver module; controller 5 is connected to the storage device via the 5G signal transceiver module. This ensures a stable connection between controller 5 and the storage device.

[0027] The retractable mechanism includes two hinged rods 10; one end of the hinged rod 10 is hinged to one of the columns 2; the ends of the two hinged rods 10 away from the column 2 are hinged to a rotating shaft 11; a support rod 12 is fixedly installed in the middle of the rotating shaft 11; the end of the support rod 12 away from the rotating shaft 11 is hinged to a mounting box 13; an RFID reader 6 is installed in the mounting box 13. The RFID reader 6 can be retracted under the roof 3 to avoid interference with the vehicle, and can be extended out of the column 2 to facilitate reading the RFID tag on the vehicle. Two guard plates 7 are arranged opposite to each other on the bottom plate 1; one end of the guard plate 7 is fixedly connected to the column 2; the guard plate 7 is fixedly set at the edge of the bottom plate 1. A fork arm groove 101 is provided on the bottom plate 1 to facilitate the use of a forklift to move the RFID-based lock station.

[0028] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited thereto. Without departing from the spirit and essence of the present invention, persons of ordinary skill in the art may make various equivalent modifications or substitutions to the embodiments of the present invention, and such modifications or substitutions shall be within the scope of the present invention. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by persons skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention shall be within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A lock station based on RFID technology, comprising a base plate (1), four columns (2) arranged at the corners of the top surface of the base plate (1), a roof (3) fixedly arranged at the upper end of the columns (2), characterized in that: A battery box (4) is provided between two upright posts (2); a battery is provided in the battery box (4); the battery is electrically connected to a controller (5); the controller (5) is electrically connected to an RFID reader (6); the RFID reader (6) is capable of reading and writing an RFID tag provided on a vehicle; the controller (5) is provided above the battery box (4); the RFID reader (6) is provided on one of the upright posts (2) via a retractable mechanism; and the controller (5) is connected to a memory via a wireless network.

2. The RFID-based lock station according to claim 1, characterized in that: A solar panel (8) and / or a wind turbine (9) are provided on the roof (3); the solar panel (8) and the wind turbine (9) are both electrically connected to the battery.

3. The RFID-based lock station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller (5) is provided with a display module and a 5G signal transceiver module; the controller (5) is connected to the memory via the 5G signal transceiver module.

4. The RFID-based lock station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The retracting and extending mechanism comprises two hinged rods (10); one end of the hinged rod (10) is hinged on one of the upright posts (2); one end of the two hinged rods (10) away from the upright posts (2) is hinged to a rotating shaft (11); a support rod (12) is fixedly provided in the middle of the rotating shaft (11); one end of the support rod (12) away from the rotating shaft (11) is hinged to an installation box (13); an RFID reader (6) is provided in the installation box (13).

5. The RFID-based lock station according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two guard plates (7) are arranged opposite to each other on the bottom plate (1); one end of the guard plate (7) is fixedly connected to the column (2); and the guard plate (7) is fixedly arranged at the edge of the bottom plate (1).

6. The RFID-based lock station according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fork arm groove (101) is provided on the bottom plate (1).

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