Channel type check-in controller

The channel-type check-in controller with integrated control module and expansion module solves the problems of large size and inconvenient maintenance of the check-in controller, realizes automatic control and rapid fault repair, and improves the efficiency and reliability of check-in work.

CN223471263UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-24KUNMING LOGAN KSEC AIRPORT LOGISTICS SYST COMPANY
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422846377.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-21
Publication Date
2025-10-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-21

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Technical Problem

The existing check-in controller is large in size and has complex internal components, which makes installation, debugging and maintenance inconvenient, affecting work efficiency. In addition, fault repairs in non-public areas have a greater impact on public areas.

Method used

A channel check-in controller is designed, which integrates the control module, expansion module, alarm module and status output module. It communicates with the PLC through the CAN interface and integrates the control functions of equipment such as security inspection machines, scanners, and conveyor belts to achieve automatic control and real-time status monitoring.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the installation and debugging process, shortens maintenance time, improves work efficiency, and can quickly replace faulty controllers to ensure the continuity of check-in work.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a channel type check-in controller, which comprises a shell, and a dial switch, an interface and an indicating lamp which are arranged on the shell, and is characterized in that a control module, an expansion module, an alarm module and a state output module are arranged in the shell, the expansion module, the alarm module and the state output module are connected with the control module, and the control module is connected with an external PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). By integrating a plurality of function modules related to luggage processing conveniently, the whole check-in process can be automatically controlled, the flexibility and expandability of channel check-in are ensured, various devices can work synchronously and cooperatively, instructions of a check-in controller are received, and related state information is monitored and output in real time. Therefore, workers can know the overall operation condition of the check-in area in time.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the controller design and manufacturing technical field, specifically relates to a passageway type check-in controller capable of integrating the complete control function of passageway type check-in counter. BACKGROUND

[0002] Generally, one check-in island has 8 to 16 passageway type check-in counters, and each check-in controller is responsible for controlling 1 to 2 check-in counters. Since the inside space of the check-in island is limited and relatively compact, if the controller is large in size and complex in internal elements, it will bring troubles to installation, debugging, regular inspection and maintenance, and even directly affect the installation, debugging, regular inspection and maintenance work. In addition, the inside of the check-in island belongs to a non-public area, while the outside is a public area. When performing regular inspection and fault maintenance, whether the staff is convenient for maintenance and the time required for maintenance need to be considered to minimize the impact on the public area. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the prior art. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model aims at solving the deficiency in the prior art, and provides a passageway type check-in controller capable of simplifying the installation and debugging, inspection and maintenance process, shortening the maintenance time and improving the work efficiency, so that after a fault occurs and the fault reason other than the controller itself is eliminated, the faulty controller can be quickly removed and replaced with a new one, and the normal check-in work can be quickly restored.

[0004] The utility model is completed through the following technical scheme: a passageway type check-in controller, comprising a shell, a dial switch, an interface and an indicator light arranged on the shell, characterized in that a control module, an expansion module, an alarm module and a state output module are arranged in the shell, the expansion module, the alarm module and the state output module are connected with the control module, and the control module is connected with an external PLC.

[0005] The expansion module is connected with a security inspection machine, is used for controlling the switch of the security inspection machine, receiving the luggage security inspection result, and then performing exit or entry processing on the luggage according to the security inspection result.

[0006] The alarm module is connected with a fault reset switch, is used for restoring normal work after the fault is removed.

[0007] The state output module is connected with an emergency stop switch, is used for emergency stop when a sudden fault occurs.

[0008] The control module is connected with a scanner, is used for starting and stopping a bar code scanner and receiving collected luggage information.

[0009] The control module is connected with a conveyor belt and a weighing belt driver, is used for driving the conveyor belt and the weighing belt to run according to the empty frame signal detected by a photoelectric tube, so that the luggage can accurately arrive at a designated position.

[0010] The control module is connected with a conveyor belt and a weighing belt driver, is used for driving the conveyor belt and the weighing belt to run according to the empty frame signal detected by a photoelectric tube, so that the luggage can accurately arrive at a designated position.

[0011] Overall control of the luggage check-in process is realized.

[0012] The alarm module is connected with the luggage overlength and overheight detector to acquire the luggage overlength and overheight signals and issue an alarm.

[0013] The alarm module is connected with the luggage overlength and overheight detector to acquire the luggage overlength and overheight signals and issue an alarm.

[0014] The alarm module is connected with the luggage overlength and overheight detector to acquire the luggage overlength and overheight signals and issue an alarm.

[0015] The state output module is connected with the conveying belt state indicator light, the weighing belt state indicator light and the security check machine state indicator light to issue the conveying belt state, the weighing belt state and the security check machine state signals.

[0016] The control module is of the AT32F403AVCT7 type.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages and effects: adopting the above technical scheme, the whole check-in process can be automatically controlled by conveniently integrating multiple function modules related to luggage processing, specifically, the check-in counter opening, the luggage frame loading, the check-in and the detection and processing of abnormal luggage size and weight can be integrated into a unified controller.

[0018] At the hardware communication interface level, the utility model communicates with PLC through CAN interface, connects with the weighing machine and the bar code scanner through RS232 interface, and is provided with multiple terminal interfaces for connecting the weighing conveyor, the luggage conveyor, the security check machine, the check-in panel and the foot switch, realizes the control of these devices, ensures the flexibility and expandability of the channel type check-in, enables various devices to work synchronously and cooperatively, and accepts the instructions of the check-in controller.

[0019] The utility model can also monitor and output related state information in real time, so that the staff can know the overall operation condition of the check-in area in time, and the information includes but is not limited to the channel state, the conveying machine advancing indication, the luggage overlength, overheight or overlength warning, suspicious luggage prompt, safe luggage confirmation, the working state of the security check equipment and the indication signal of whether the luggage can be smoothly released. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is the function module structure diagram of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is the control module circuit diagram of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 is the wiring diagram of the terminal X1 of the reception counter panel in the

[0023] Figure 4 is Figure 3 the wiring diagram of the terminal X1 of the reception counter panel in the

[0024] Figure 5 is Figure 3 the wiring diagram of the terminal X2 of the drive box in the

[0025] Figure 6 is Figure 3 the wiring diagram of the terminal X4 of the security inspection machine in the DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the utility model more clearly, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0027] The channel type reception counter controller provided by the utility model comprises a shell, a dial switch, an interface and an indicator light arranged on the shell, wherein: a control module, an expansion module, an alarm module and a state output module are arranged in the shell, the expansion module, the alarm module and the state output module are connected with the control module, the control module is connected with the external PLC, and is used for automatically controlling the whole reception counter process.

[0028] As Figure 1 the PLC is connected with the control module and is used for receiving and sending relevant control information.

[0029] The expansion module is connected with the control module, and simultaneously the expansion module:

[0030] is connected with the security inspection machine and is used for controlling the on-off of the security inspection machine, receiving the luggage security inspection result, and then performing the exit or feeding treatment on the luggage according to the security inspection result.

[0031] is connected with the fault reset switch and is used for resuming the normal work after the fault is removed.

[0032] is connected with the emergency stop switch and is used for performing the emergency stop work when the fault occurs.

[0033] is connected with the scanner and is used for starting and stopping the bar code scanner and receiving the collected luggage information.

[0034] is connected with the conveying belt and the weighing belt driver and is used for driving the conveying belt and the weighing belt to run according to the empty frame signal detected by the photoelectric tube, so that the luggage can accurately arrive at the designated position.

[0035] The overall control on the luggage reception counter process is realized.

[0036] The control module is connected with the alarm module, and the alarm module:

[0037] The luggage overlength and overheight detector is connected with the luggage overlength and overheight detector to obtain the luggage overlength and overheight signal and send an alarm.

[0038] The luggage lost detector is connected with the security inspection machine fault, the driver fault, the photoelectric tube blockage, the air switch tripping and the luggage lost detector, and is used for obtaining the security inspection machine fault, the driver fault, the photoelectric tube blockage, the air switch tripping and the luggage lost signal, and sending an alarm.

[0039] The control module is connected with the state output module, the state output module is connected with the conveying belt state indicating lamp, the weighing belt state indicating lamp and the security inspection machine state indicating lamp, and is used for sending the conveying belt state, the weighing belt state and the security inspection machine state signal.

[0040] As Figure 2 , the control module of the utility model is AT32F403AVCT7, wherein:

[0041] 70, 71 feet are connected with the CAN control chip, and the CAN-RX and the CAN-TX of the CAN control chip are used for receiving and sending relevant data respectively.

[0042] 68, 69 feet are connected with the reception panel X1 through a serial communication interface.

[0043] 25, 26 feet are connected with the driving box X2 through a serial communication interface.

[0044] 78, 79 feet are connected with the security inspection machine X4 through a serial communication interface.

[0045] 8, 9 feet are connected with an external low-speed crystal oscillator, and clock signals are received and sent, and are used for synchronizing the operation of the controller.

[0046] 92, 93 feet are connected with a dial switch, and are used for controlling the baud rate.

[0047] 51 to 56 feet are connected with the head photoelectric tube on the conveying belt, the head photoelectric tube on the weighing belt and the tail photoelectric tube on the weighing belt, and are used for controlling the conveying belt and the weighing belt.

[0048] As Figure 3 , the utility model discloses a wiring diagram, wherein X1 to X11 are wiring terminals for connecting corresponding equipment, and the common ends of the wiring terminals are communicated inside a PCB board, and wherein: X11 is a reserved wiring port, and new equipment or functions can be conveniently expanded in the future.

[0049] The interface X1 is connected with the reception panel, and a staff can complete the whole process operation of reception on the reception counter through the reception panel, and there are indicating lamps and a buzzer beside X1, which can directly display the state information of the controller, and the terminal wiring diagram of X1 is as shown in Figure 4 .

[0050] Interface X2 is connected with the drive box, which is used to control the closing and opening of the air switch, and the start and stop of the weighing belt and the conveying belt. The terminal connection diagram of X2 is shown in Figure 5 ;

[0051] Interface X3 is connected with the collection line, which is used to control the operation of the collection line. The information sent and received includes: system start, emptying completion, suspicious luggage waiting and allowing conveying, etc.

[0052] Interface X4 is connected with the security inspection machine, which is used to control the operation of the security inspection machine and return the related security inspection results. The terminal connection diagram of X4 is shown in Figure 6 ;

[0053] Interface X5 is connected with the self-service check-in machine SBD, which is used to control the whole process of the self-service check-in machine.

[0054] Interfaces X6-X8 are connected with the detection photoelectric tube, in which:

[0055] X6 and X7 are connected with the photoelectric tube on the weighing belt, which is used to ensure that the luggage reaches the designated position for weighing;

[0056] X8 is connected with the photoelectric tube on the conveying belt, which is used to detect the position of the luggage and prepare for conveying;

[0057] Interface X9 is connected with the foot switch. Through the foot switch, the staff can control the conveying belt to convey the luggage at the check-in counter.

[0058] Interface X10 is connected with the empty frame detector, which is used to detect whether the empty frame has arrived.

[0059] RS232 interface is connected with the weighing machine and the bar code scanner, which is used to obtain the weighing signal and the scanning signal.

[0060] CAN interface is connected with the PLC, which is used to send and receive related signals.

[0061] DIP is a DIP switch, in which: DIP 1 can turn on or off the 120Ω terminal resistor built in the controller; DIP 2 can turn on or off the test function; DIP 3 and DIP 4 can select the size of the baud rate. This controller has four baud rate options, which can be selected according to the length of the communication cable; DIP 5-DIP 9 can select the specific station address. The station address range is 1-31. In order to ensure that as many slave stations as possible are connected to the same bus, the master station address should be greater than 31.

Claims

1. A passage check-in controller comprising a housing, a dial switch, an interface, an indicator light arranged on the housing, characterized in that The shell is internally provided with a control module, an expansion module, an alarm module and a state output module, and the expansion module, the alarm module and the state output module are connected with the control module, and the control module is connected with an external PLC.

2. The channel agent controller of claim 1, wherein The expansion module: connected with the security inspection machine, used for controlling the switch of the security inspection machine, receiving the luggage security inspection result, and then performing exit or feeding treatment on the luggage according to the security inspection result; connected with a fault reset switch, used for resuming normal work after the fault is removed; connected with an emergency stop switch, used for emergency stop when a sudden fault occurs; connected with a scanner, used for starting and stopping the barcode scanner and receiving the collected luggage information; connected with a conveying belt and a weighing belt driver, used for driving the conveying belt and the weighing belt to run according to the empty frame signal detected by the photoelectric tube, so that the luggage can accurately arrive at the designated position.

3. The corridor check-in controller of claim 1, wherein The alarm module: connected with a luggage overlength and overheight detector, used for obtaining the luggage overlength and overheight signal and issuing an alarm; connected with a security inspection machine fault, a driver fault, a photoelectric tube blockage, an air switch tripping and a luggage lost detector, used for obtaining the security inspection machine fault, the driver fault, the photoelectric tube blockage, the air switch tripping and the luggage lost signal, and issuing an alarm.

4. The corridor check-in controller of claim 1, wherein The state output module is connected with a conveying belt state indicator, a weighing belt state indicator and a security inspection machine state indicator, used for issuing the conveying belt state, the weighing belt state and the security inspection machine state signal.

5. The corridor check-in controller of claim 1, wherein The control module is of the AT32F403AVCT7 type.