Intelligent cabinet
By integrating a key compartment, an on-site detection component, and a main control component into the smart cabinet, and combining photoelectric sensors and a mechanical lock cylinder, intelligent management of spare keys is achieved. This solves the security risks and traceability issues in the management of spare keys in existing technologies, and improves management efficiency and security.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423134456.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-18
AI Technical Summary
Existing smart lockers lack intelligent monitoring and real-time recording in terms of spare key management, posing security risks and making it difficult to hold people accountable.
It employs a key compartment, an in-situ detection component, and a key compartment main control component, combined with photoelectric sensors and a mechanical lock cylinder, to monitor the status of the spare key in real time and record retrieval events through the main control terminal, thereby achieving intelligent management.
It improves key security and cabinet intelligence, ensures traceability of key usage, enhances security management, and enables rapid response in emergencies.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent storage technology, specifically, it provides an intelligent cabinet. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of modern security management, smart lockers, as a type of secure storage device, are widely used in financial institutions, enterprises, and other environments requiring high security to store important documents and valuables. The opening of smart lockers typically relies on online approval processes, with the door opened via an electronic lock controlled by a main control terminal. This electronic management method provides an efficient and convenient user experience in most cases, but it also has certain limitations.
[0003] In emergency situations such as power outages, network disruptions, or main control terminal malfunctions, existing smart lockers often rely on backup mechanical keys to open the doors. However, the management of these backup mechanical keys remains in a traditional offline management model, lacking effective intelligent monitoring methods. This management approach presents security risks, such as lost keys, unauthorized use, or unclear key management records, potentially leading to security risks and difficulties in assigning responsibility.
[0004] Furthermore, existing smart locker systems lack real-time monitoring and recording capabilities for spare key management, making it impossible to accurately track key usage and availability. This not only limits the improvement of the smart locker's intelligence level but also affects response efficiency and security in emergency situations.
[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop an intelligent cabinet that can intelligently manage the status and borrowing records of spare keys to improve the management efficiency and security of spare keys. Utility Model Content
[0006] This invention provides an intelligent cabinet to at least solve the problem that existing intelligent cabinets lack intelligent monitoring and real-time recording in terms of spare key management.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an intelligent cabinet, comprising:
[0008] The key compartment is installed on the inner wall of the cabinet door of the smart cabinet. The back panel of the key compartment is equipped with multiple mechanical lock cylinders, and spare keys are inserted into the corresponding mechanical lock cylinders.
[0009] An in-situ detection component is installed on the back panel of the key compartment and includes a trigger component and a photoelectric sensor. The trigger component is linked to the mechanical lock cylinder. When the mechanical lock cylinder is in the closed state, the trigger component blocks the photoelectric sensor, and the photoelectric sensor outputs a low-level signal.
[0010] The key compartment main control component is electrically connected to the photoelectric sensor and receives a low-level signal output by the photoelectric sensor, which is recorded as a backup key retrieval event.
[0011] The main control terminal is electrically connected to the main control component of the key compartment and receives and records the backup key retrieval event.
[0012] Furthermore, the triggering component includes a baffle plate, which is installed at the tail of the mechanical lock cylinder and linked with the mechanical lock cylinder. When the mechanical lock cylinder is in the closed state, the baffle plate blocks the photoelectric sensor, and the photoelectric sensor outputs a low-level signal; when the mechanical lock cylinder is in the open state, the baffle plate rotates to expose the photoelectric sensor, and the photoelectric sensor outputs a high-level signal.
[0013] Furthermore, the smart cabinet also includes a password input component, including a password keyboard and a display screen, which is electrically connected to the key compartment main control component.
[0014] Furthermore, the smart cabinet also includes a door opening and closing component, which is electrically connected to the key compartment main control component and receives an opening signal from the key compartment main control component to open the key compartment door.
[0015] Furthermore, the door opening and closing assembly is a flexible lock.
[0016] Furthermore, the smart cabinet also includes:
[0017] A power supply component, an electrical device electrically connected to the smart cabinet.
[0018] Furthermore, the smart cabinet also includes:
[0019] A door magnetic sensor is installed on the key compartment door to monitor the opening and closing status of the key compartment door.
[0020] Furthermore, the smart cabinet also includes an emergency opening device for manually opening the key compartment door in the event of a malfunction in the key compartment main control component.
[0021] Furthermore, the smart cabinet is equipped with a mechanical spare keyhole on its door, which is used to open the smart cabinet door with the spare key.
[0022] Furthermore, the smart cabinet is equipped with a handwheel on its door for opening the door.
[0023] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0024] This intelligent cabinet integrates an in-situ detection component and a key compartment control component, enabling real-time monitoring of the spare key's status for intelligent management, thus improving key security and the cabinet's overall intelligence. The intelligent cabinet records spare key retrieval events via the main control terminal, ensuring traceability of key usage and enhancing security management. In emergencies, such as power outages or main control terminal malfunctions, the intelligent cabinet can quickly respond using emergency opening devices like the spare keyhole or handwheel, ensuring timely access in emergencies. Furthermore, this intelligent cabinet employs a cost-effective solution combining photoelectric sensors and a mechanical lock cylinder, achieving intelligent management while controlling costs. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent cabinet door structure of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the key compartment opening state of the smart cabinet of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit principle of the intelligent cabinet in-situ detection component of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the on-site detection component when the spare key of the smart cabinet of this utility model is in place;
[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the detection component for when the spare key of the smart cabinet of this utility model is removed.
[0030] In the above image:
[0031] 1. Cabinet door; 2. Key compartment; 21. Key compartment back panel; 22. Key compartment door; 3. Mechanical lock cylinder; 4. Spare key; 5. Baffle; 6. Photoelectric sensor; 7. Keypad; 8. Display screen; 9. Smart lock; 10. Door magnetic sensor; 11. Mechanical spare keyhole; 12. Handwheel. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0033] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "level," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0034] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0035] Existing smart lockers all rely on online approval for unlocking. Once approved, the main control terminal activates the electronic lock to open the door. However, in emergencies such as power outages, network outages, or main control terminal malfunctions, a backup mechanical key is required. Yet, the management of these backup mechanical keys remains a traditional offline system, lacking effective intelligent monitoring. This approach presents security risks, such as lost keys, unauthorized use, or unclear key management records, potentially leading to security risks and difficulties in assigning responsibility. Therefore, this invention provides a smart locker that enables intelligent management of the status and borrowing records of backup keys, thereby improving the efficiency and security of backup key management.
[0036] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model provides an intelligent cabinet that can intelligently manage the status and borrowing records of the spare key 4 to improve the management efficiency and security of the spare key 4.
[0037] like Figures 1-2 As shown, this utility model provides an intelligent cabinet, including a key compartment, an in-situ detection component, a key compartment main control component, and a main control terminal;
[0038] The key compartment 2 is installed on the inner wall of the cabinet door 1 of the smart cabinet. The back panel 21 of the key compartment is equipped with multiple mechanical lock cylinders 3, and the spare key 4 is inserted into the mechanical lock cylinders 3 respectively.
[0039] The presence detection component is installed on the key compartment back plate 21 and includes a trigger component and a photoelectric sensor 6. The trigger component is linked with the mechanical lock cylinder 3. When the mechanical lock cylinder 3 is in the closed state, the trigger component blocks the photoelectric sensor 6, and the photoelectric sensor 6 outputs a low-level signal.
[0040] The key compartment main control component is electrically connected to the photoelectric sensor 6 and receives the low-level signal output by the photoelectric sensor 6, which is recorded as the event of the spare key 4 being retrieved.
[0041] The main control terminal, electrically connected to the key compartment main control component, receives and records events related to the retrieval of spare key 4. The electrical connection between the key compartment main control component and the main control terminal ensures that all spare key 4 retrieval events can be recorded and audited in real time, improving the transparency of key management and the accuracy of accountability.
[0042] In some embodiments, after the key compartment main control component records the retrieval event of the spare key 4, the record is uploaded to the smart cabinet main control terminal after the fault is cleared. By detecting the undetected component and the key compartment main control component, the smart cabinet main control terminal can automatically detect and record the retrieval event of the spare key 4, realize intelligent monitoring of key usage, simplify the key management process, and improve the efficiency and security of the management and control of the spare key 4.
[0043] Preferably, the triggering component includes a baffle 5, which is installed at the tail of the mechanical lock cylinder 3 and linked with the mechanical lock cylinder 3. When the mechanical lock cylinder 3 is in the closed state, the baffle 5 blocks the photoelectric sensor 6, and the photoelectric sensor 6 outputs a low-level signal; when the mechanical lock cylinder 3 is in the open state, the baffle 5 rotates to expose the photoelectric sensor 6, and the photoelectric sensor 6 outputs a high-level signal.
[0044] like Figures 3-5 As shown, when the mechanical lock cylinder 3 is in the closed state, the spare key 4 is removed from the mechanical lock cylinder 3 and is in an unused state. At this time, the baffle 5 installed at the tail of the mechanical lock cylinder 3 blocks the photoelectric sensor 6, and the GPIO output is low level. That is, the photoelectric sensor 6 outputs a low level signal to the key compartment main control component, and the key compartment main control component records a spare key 4 retrieval event. When the mechanical lock cylinder 3 is in the open state, the spare key 4 is inserted into the mechanical lock cylinder 3 and is in the used state. The baffle 5 rotates to the point where it does not block the photoelectric sensor 6, and the GPIO output is high level. That is, the photoelectric sensor 6 outputs a high level signal, indicating that the spare key 4 is in the used state and has not been borrowed.
[0045] Preferably, the smart cabinet also includes a password input component, including a password keypad 7 and a display screen 8, which are electrically connected to the key compartment main control component.
[0046] Preferably, the smart cabinet also includes a door opening and closing component, which is electrically connected to the key compartment main control component and receives the door opening signal sent by the key compartment main control component to open the key compartment door 22.
[0047] Preferably, the door opening and closing assembly is a flexible lock 9.
[0048] In some embodiments, if there is a need to retrieve the spare key 4, the applicant needs to call the back-end staff. After the back-end staff verifies the applicant's identity, they will provide the applicant with a random password factor. The applicant will input the password factor through the keypad 7 and the display screen 8 and send it back to the key compartment main control unit. After the key compartment main control unit deciphers the password according to the preset algorithm, it will control the door opening component, that is, the key compartment's smart lock will open the key compartment door 22, and the applicant can then retrieve the spare key 4 in the key compartment.
[0049] Preferably, the smart cabinet also includes:
[0050] Power supply components are electrical devices that are electrically connected to the smart cabinet.
[0051] In some embodiments, the power supply component is a backup battery. When the smart cabinet experiences unexpected failures such as power outages or network outages, the backup battery can supply power to the control unit in the key compartment, enabling it to continue operating. This ensures that the backup key management system of the smart cabinet can work normally, improving the reliability and stability of the system.
[0052] Preferably, the smart cabinet also includes:
[0053] A door magnetic sensor 10 is installed on the key compartment door 22 to monitor the opening and closing status of the key compartment door 22.
[0054] In some embodiments, the door magnetic sensor 10 can monitor in real time whether the key compartment door 22 is open or closed, providing accurate door status information for the smart cabinet's control system. If the door magnetic sensor 10 detects unauthorized door opening, it can trigger an alarm system to alert security or management personnel, thereby enhancing the smart cabinet's security. Simultaneously, the door magnetic sensor 10 can record the time and frequency of each opening and closing of the key compartment door 22, providing detailed log data on key compartment usage for auditing and monitoring.
[0055] Preferably, the smart cabinet also includes an emergency opening device for manually opening the key compartment door 22 in the event of a failure of the key compartment main control component.
[0056] Preferably, the smart cabinet door 1 is provided with a mechanical spare keyhole 11 for opening the smart cabinet door 1 by means of the spare key 4.
[0057] Preferably, the smart cabinet door 1 is provided with a handwheel 12 for opening the smart cabinet door 1.
[0058] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A smart cabinet, characterized in that, include: The key compartment is installed on the inner wall of the cabinet door of the smart cabinet. The back panel of the key compartment is equipped with multiple mechanical lock cylinders, and spare keys are inserted into the corresponding mechanical lock cylinders. An in-situ detection component is installed on the back panel of the key compartment and includes a trigger component and a photoelectric sensor. The trigger component is linked to the mechanical lock cylinder. When the mechanical lock cylinder is in the closed state, the trigger component blocks the photoelectric sensor, and the photoelectric sensor outputs a low-level signal. The key compartment main control component is electrically connected to the photoelectric sensor and receives a low-level signal output by the photoelectric sensor, which is recorded as a backup key retrieval event. The main control terminal is electrically connected to the main control component of the key compartment and receives and records the backup key retrieval event.
2. The intelligent cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The triggering component includes a baffle plate, which is installed at the tail of the mechanical lock cylinder and linked with the mechanical lock cylinder. When the mechanical lock cylinder is in the closed state, the baffle plate blocks the photoelectric sensor, and the photoelectric sensor outputs a low-level signal; when the mechanical lock cylinder is in the open state, the baffle plate rotates to expose the photoelectric sensor, and the photoelectric sensor outputs a high-level signal.
3. The intelligent cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smart cabinet also includes a password input component, including a password keyboard and a display screen, which is electrically connected to the key compartment main control component.
4. The intelligent cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smart cabinet also includes a door opening and closing component, which is electrically connected to the key compartment main control component and receives an opening signal from the key compartment main control component to open the key compartment door.
5. The intelligent cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that, The door opening and closing assembly is a flexible lock.
6. The intelligent cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that, The smart cabinet also includes: A power supply component, an electrical device electrically connected to the smart cabinet.
7. The intelligent cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smart cabinet also includes: A door magnetic sensor is installed on the key compartment door to monitor the opening and closing status of the key compartment door.
8. The intelligent cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smart cabinet also includes an emergency opening device for manually opening the key compartment door in the event of a malfunction in the key compartment main control component.
9. The intelligent cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smart cabinet has a mechanical spare keyhole on its door, which is used to open the door of the smart cabinet with the spare key.
10. The intelligent cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smart cabinet is equipped with a handwheel on its door for opening the door.