Intelligent tool management cabinet

By combining ultra-high frequency RFID radio frequency non-contact identification technology with intelligent electronic locks, the problems of mis-issuance and omission in tool and equipment management have been solved, realizing the automation and transparency of tool and equipment management, and improving the accuracy and security of management.

CN223757112UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-02GUANGXI JIAOKONG ZHIWEI TECH DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423237233.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2026-01-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-26

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, problems such as incorrect issuance, under-issuance, and under-return of tools and equipment are prone to occur during the management process, leading to inaccurate and unsafe management.

Method used

Employing ultra-high frequency RFID radio frequency non-contact identification technology, combined with intelligent electric locks and a central control host, tools are uniquely identified through RFID tags and managed using handheld scanning terminals and antenna units, enabling automated requisition and return of tools. The central control host is connected to a remote server via network communication.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy, safety, and efficiency of tool and equipment management, reduces the workload of managers, and simplifies the management process and makes information more transparent.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent tool management cabinet, which comprises a tool management cabinet and various tools with RFID tags, the tool management cabinet is provided with a central control cabinet, a keyboard cabinet and a plurality of tool cabinets, the cabinet doors are all provided with intelligent electric control locks, the central control cabinet is internally provided with a central control host, a switch and an ultrahigh frequency RFID reader-writer, and the keyboard cabinet is provided with an ultrahigh frequency RFID reader-writer. The central control host reads the RFID tags on the tools through the ultrahigh frequency RFID reader-writer, and the central control host is in network communication connection with the remote server through the switch. Compared with the prior art, the device is based on the ultrahigh frequency RFID radio frequency non-contact identification technology, and is combined with the process and the pain point in the actual management and use of the tool, thereby improving the accuracy, the safety, the high efficiency and the clearness of the use and management of the tool, reducing the pressure of the management and use workers, and enabling the management to be simplified and the information to be transparent.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model discloses the track maintenance field, especially relates to a kind of intelligent tool management cabinet. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, the management of tools, instruments and other tools in the process of track production and maintenance is basically placed in the work shift and managed by manual, which is prone to errors in the process of taking and clearing, leading to wrong taking, less taking and returning less. INVENTION CONTENTS

[0003] The utility model discloses a kind of intelligent tool management cabinets to solve the above problems.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the technical scheme of: an intelligent tool management cabinet, comprising a tool management cabinet and various tools with RFID tags, the tool management cabinet is provided with a central control cabinet, a keyboard cabinet and a plurality of tool cabinets, the central control cabinet, the keyboard cabinet and the tool cabinets are all provided with cabinet doors, the cabinet doors are all provided with intelligent electric control locks, the central control cabinet is provided with a central control host, a switch and an ultra-high frequency RFID reader, the central control host is electrically connected with the ultra-high frequency RFID reader, the switch and each intelligent electric control lock respectively, the ultra-high frequency RFID reader is installed on the cabinet door of the central control cabinet, the central control host reads the RFID tags on the tools through the ultra-high frequency RFID reader, and the central control host is connected with a remote server network communication through the switch.

[0005] As a preferred, it further includes a handheld scanning terminal and an antenna unit, the handheld scanning terminal is connected with the central control host in wireless communication, the antenna unit includes a radio frequency antenna and an antenna module circuit board, the antenna unit is arranged in the central control cabinet, the central control host is connected with the radio frequency antenna through the antenna module circuit board in electrical signal, and sends radio frequency signal to the RFID tag through the radio frequency antenna, and the handheld scanning terminal reads the RFID tags on the tools.

[0006] As a preferred, the interface protocol of the antenna unit is EPC C1G2 / ISO 18000-6C / , the working frequency spectrum range is 860MHz~960MHz, and the radio frequency output power is 0~33dBm.

[0007] As a preferred, the keyboard cabinet adopts a drawer type structure, the keyboard cabinet is connected with the tool management cabinet through sliding rails, the wireless keyboard and mouse are fixed in the keyboard cabinet, and the wireless keyboard and mouse are connected with the central control host in wireless.

[0008] As a preferred, the central control cabinet and the tool cabinet are both provided with an in-box illuminating lamp, and the in-box illuminating lamp is connected with the central control host in electricity.

[0009] As preferred, the central control host is a touch control industrial computer, and a window is formed on the door of the central control cabinet to expose the touch screen of the central control host.

[0010] As preferred, the RFID tag is a passive RFID anti-metal tag.

[0011] As preferred, the tool also has a high-brightness reflective sticker.

[0012] As preferred, the tool management cabinet is connected with a 220V power supply line, and the power supply is electrically connected with the central control host through the power supply line, the external power supply is AC 220V±10%, and the power consumption is less than or equal to 300W.

[0013] As preferred, the tool management cabinet further comprises a tool sub-cabinet, the tool sub-cabinet is composed of a plurality of tool cabinets, the door of each tool cabinet is provided with an intelligent electric control lock, and the intelligent electric control lock is electrically connected with the central control host of the tool management cabinet through a cable.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that: based on the super high frequency RFID radio frequency non-contact identification technology, the process and pain points in the actual management and use of tools are combined, thereby improving the accuracy, safety, efficiency and clarity of tool use and management, reducing the pressure of management and use staff, and simplifying the management and making the information transparent. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic view of the external structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 is a schematic view of the internal circuit principle block diagram of the utility model.

[0017] In the figure: 1. Central control cabinet; 2. Keyboard cabinet; 3. Tool cabinet; 4. Central control host; 5. Super high frequency RFID reader-writer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The utility model will be further described as follows: an intelligent tool management cabinet, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, including a tool management cabinet and various tools with RFID tags, a passive RFID anti-metal tag is installed on the tool to uniquely identify it, the tool management cabinet is provided with a central control cabinet 1, a keyboard cabinet 2 and a plurality of tool cabinets 3, the plurality of tool cabinets 3 are designed to store different tools, and can place maintenance tools, instruments, meters, tool boxes, tool bags and other articles, the central control cabinet 1, the keyboard cabinet 2 and the tool cabinet 3 are all provided with cabinet doors, and the cabinet doors are all provided with intelligent electric control locks, the central control cabinet 1 is provided with a central control host 4, a switch and an ultra-high frequency RFID reader 5, the central control host 4 is electrically connected with the ultra-high frequency RFID reader 5, the switch and each intelligent electric control lock respectively, the ultra-high frequency RFID reader 5 is installed on the cabinet door of the central control cabinet 1, the central control host 4 reads the RFID tag on the tool through the ultra-high frequency RFID reader 5, and the central control host 4 is in network communication connection with a remote server through the switch. The switch is a network switch for internal and external equipment connection, and the network port is a gigabit adaptive Ethernet interface.

[0019] The utility model discloses a ultra-high frequency RFID radio frequency non-contact identification technology is used for the management of the tool, instrument and other tools in the production and maintenance, and the tool is uniquely identified through the passive RFID anti-metal electronic tag. The central control host 4 and other equipment are installed in the tool management cabinet, the door of the tool cabinet 3 can be opened and closed, the tool is checked out and returned and recorded, and it is beneficial to check, trace and information inquiry in the later period.

[0020] When the tool is checked out, the maintenance personnel receives the order and the tool management cabinet position and the tool verification code to be taken from the remote server through the mobile phone or the mobile terminal, inputs the verification code on the central control host 4 after the maintenance personnel arrives at the tool management cabinet, the corresponding tool cabinet 3 cabinet door is opened, the maintenance personnel takes out the corresponding tool, closes the cabinet door, and the tool is checked out, and the maintenance work can be carried out on the spot.

[0021] When the tool is returned, after the maintenance personnel finishes the maintenance and returns to the tool management cabinet, the RFID tag on the tool is aligned with the ultra-high frequency RFID reader 5 on the tool management cabinet, in addition, the cabinet door on the tool cabinet 3 is opened, the maintenance personnel puts the corresponding tool into the tool cabinet 3, and closes the cabinet door to complete the tool return.

[0022] In order to facilitate the management personnel to manage the tool management cabinet tool and the check-out information, a handheld scanning terminal and an antenna unit are designed, the handheld scanning terminal is in wireless communication connection with the central control host 4, the management personnel can receive the tool check-out information sent by the tool management cabinet through the handheld scanning terminal, and the tool is checked in the next time.

[0023] The antenna unit comprises a radio frequency antenna and an antenna module circuit board, the antenna unit is arranged in the central control cabinet 1, the antenna module circuit board is used for receiving and transmitting radio frequency antenna signals, the central control host 4 is connected with the radio frequency antenna through the antenna module circuit board, and the central control host 4 sends radio frequency signals to the RFID tag through the radio frequency antenna, and the handheld scanning terminal reads the RFID tag on the tool. When the tool with the RFID anti-metal tag enters the scanning range of the antenna unit, the RFID tag receives the special radio frequency signal from the antenna unit, and the energy obtained by the induced current is used to send the tag information stored in the RFID tag chip, so that the handheld scanning terminal scans, and the decoded information is sent to the central control host 4, the central control host 4 opens the tool cabinet 3 door, and the management personnel puts the tool into the tool cabinet, so that the tool is arranged and input in advance, and the maintenance personnel can use it subsequently, and the central control host 4 transmits the tool information stored in the tool cabinet to the remote terminal through the switch.

[0024] As a preferred scheme of the antenna unit, the interface protocol of the antenna unit is EPC C1G2 / ISO 18000-6C / , the working frequency spectrum range is 860MHz-960MHz, and the radio frequency output power is 0-33dBm.

[0025] The handheld scanning terminal can be selected, and the parameters are as follows:

[0026] Product model: ZRFS-4100;

[0027] Performance parameters: operating system Android 10.0; 5.5-inch IPS high-definition screen; resolution 720x1440; operation mode: touch + key; weight 680g; size 160x160x110; battery capacity 9000Ah; working time 4 hours; charging mode: 220V / using the standard power adapter; RFID mode: external + shield; with handle; reading distance: 0-7m (determined by the size of the tool tag).

[0028] The central control host 4 is a touch type industrial computer, a window is arranged on the cabinet door of the central control cabinet 1 to expose the touch screen of the central control host 4, so that the touch operation can be performed, and a wireless keyboard and a mouse are arranged below the central control cabinet 1, so that the management personnel can use the keyboard and the mouse to input and manage the central control host 4.

[0029] The wireless keyboard and the mouse are installed in a pulling manner, and the specific process is as follows: the keyboard cabinet 2 adopts a drawer type structure, the keyboard cabinet 2 is connected with the tool management cabinet through a sliding rail, the wireless keyboard and the mouse are fixed in the keyboard cabinet 2, and the wireless keyboard and the mouse are used and stored in a pulling manner, and the wireless keyboard and the mouse are wirelessly connected with the central control host 4.

[0030] The central control host 4 controls the opening and closing of the intelligent electric lock and the in-cabinet illuminating lamp in each tool cabinet 3 through the SD control board.

[0031] The in-cabinet illuminating lamp is electrically connected with the central control host 4, so as to illuminate the tool cabinet 3 and facilitate the taking of tools at night. The in-cabinet illuminating lamp is controlled by the SD control board on the central control host 4, and the corresponding in-cabinet illuminating lamp is turned on when the cabinet door is opened.

[0032] Since the tools are mostly made of metal, the passive RFID anti-metal tag is the best choice. The passive RFID anti-metal tag can be selected according to the type, size and style of the tool, and can be fixed by sewing, gluing and heat shrinking.

[0033] Different RFID tag models can be selected according to different types of tools, as follows:

[0034] Model: ZRB-1 Size: 38x20x2mm Suitable for: non-metallic tools and spare parts such as screwdrivers, vise grips, needle-nose pliers, etc.

[0035] Model: ZRB-2 Size: 60x20x2mm Suitable for: tool kits, digital multimeters, tape measures, etc.

[0036] Model: ZRB-3 Size: 12x7x3mm Suitable for: steel rulers, wrenches (including insulated wrenches), diagonal pliers, wire strippers, etc.

[0037] Model: ZRB-4 Size: 8x3x3mm Suitable for: self-made plug gauges, internal hexagonal wrenches, etc.

[0038] Since the railway industry often operates at night, a high-brightness reflective sticker can be added when installing the RFID tag of the tool. When the tool is lost or forgotten during maintenance, the reflective sticker can be easily found by shining a flashlight or a handheld terminal light, thereby improving work efficiency and reducing safety failures.

[0039] The power supply of the tool management cabinet uses an external power supply, which is electrically connected with the central control host 4 through a power line. The external power supply is AC 220V±10%, and the power consumption is ≤300W.

[0040] The tool management cabinet can be customized according to different requirements, and tools can be placed according to the requirements of 6S management, name, type, work standard and other conditions. When the tools are too many and a single tool management cabinet cannot be placed, a vice cabinet can be set to increase the placing space, so the utility model also designs a tool vice cabinet, the tool vice cabinet is composed of a plurality of tool cabinets 3, the cabinet door of the tool cabinet 3 is provided with an intelligent electric lock, the intelligent electric lock is connected with the central control host 4 of the tool management cabinet through a cable, the tool vice cabinet does not contain a central control host unit, is connected with the SD control panel of the tool management cabinet through a cable, is managed by the central control host 4 of the tool management cabinet, and a single tool management cabinet or tool vice cabinet can control 16 cabinet doors at most.

[0041] The tool management cabinet can be used alone, or can be used in cooperation with an intelligent operation and maintenance management system and a material management system.

[0042] The above describes the intelligent tool management cabinet provided by the utility model in detail, the principle and implementation mode of the utility model are described by applying specific examples in the text, and the above embodiment is only used for helping to understand the method and core idea of the utility model; meanwhile, according to the idea of the utility model, the specific implementation mode and application range can be changed by the general technical personnel in the field, and the change and improvement of the utility model can be possible, and will not exceed the concept and range defined in the additional claims, and the content of the specification should not be understood as the limitation of the utility model.

Claims

1. An intelligent tool and equipment management cabinet, characterized in that: The system includes a tool management cabinet and various tools with RFID tags. The tool management cabinet is equipped with a central control cabinet, a keyboard cabinet, and multiple tool cabinets. Each of the central control cabinet, keyboard cabinet, and tool cabinets has a door, and each door is equipped with a smart electric lock. The central control cabinet contains a central control host, a switch, and an UHF RFID reader / writer. The central control host is electrically connected to the UHF RFID reader / writer, the switch, and each smart electric lock. The UHF RFID reader / writer is installed on the cabinet door of the central control cabinet. The central control host reads the RFID tags on the tools and implements using the UHF RFID reader / writer. The central control host communicates with a remote server network through the switch. The system also includes a handheld scanning terminal and an antenna unit. The handheld scanning terminal is wirelessly connected to the central control host. The antenna unit includes a radio frequency antenna and an antenna module circuit board. The antenna unit is located inside the central control cabinet. The central control host is electrically connected to the radio frequency antenna through the antenna module circuit board and transmits radio frequency signals to the RFID tags through the radio frequency antenna. The handheld scanning terminal reads the RFID tags on the tools and implements.

2. The intelligent tool and equipment management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The antenna unit has an interface protocol of EPC C1G2 / ISO 18000-6C / , an operating frequency range of 860MHz to 960MHz, and an RF output power of 0 to 33dBm.

3. The intelligent tool and equipment management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The keyboard cabinet adopts a drawer-type structure and is slidably connected to the tool management cabinet via a sliding rail. A wireless keyboard and mouse are fixed inside the keyboard cabinet and are wirelessly connected to the central control host.

4. The intelligent tool and equipment management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the central control cabinet and the tool cabinet are equipped with interior lighting, which is electrically connected to the central control host.

5. The intelligent tool and equipment management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The central control unit is a touch-screen industrial control all-in-one machine, and the cabinet door of the central control cabinet has a window to facilitate the exposure of the central control unit's touch screen.

6. The intelligent tool and equipment management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The RFID tag is a passive RFID anti-metal tag.

7. The intelligent tool and equipment management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tool is also equipped with a high-brightness reflective sticker.

8. The intelligent tool and equipment management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tool management cabinet is connected to an external 220V power supply line, and the power supply is electrically connected to the central control host through the power supply line.

9. A smart tool management cabinet according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: It also includes a tool auxiliary cabinet, which is composed of multiple tool cabinets. Each tool cabinet door is equipped with an intelligent electric lock, and the intelligent electric lock is connected to the central control host of the tool management cabinet via a cable.