Book returning equipment information updating system

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of library management, in particular to an information updating system for book returning equipment, which comprises the book returning equipment, an electronic ink screen, scanning information, scanning equipment, a PLC (programmable logic controller), an industrial personal computer, a switch and a wireless transmission module, and the switch and the wireless transmission module are connected between the book returning equipment and the electronic ink screen. The electronic ink screen is fixed on the book returning equipment; the scanning information is arranged on the book returning equipment; the scanning equipment is arranged at a set position and is used for identifying scanning information on the book returning equipment; according to the information updating system of the book returning equipment, data can be automatically updated after the book returning equipment arrives at a designated place, additional operation such as manual inquiry of book box numbers is not needed, the information updating system is convenient to use, and labor cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of library management technology, and in particular to an information update system for book return equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Book return boxes are essential for sorting and handling goods. This common logistics and warehousing equipment is widely used in warehouses, supermarkets, logistics centers, and other places, mainly to help handle and transport goods and improve work efficiency. When faced with a wide variety of goods and special notes for some special items, it is necessary to affix labels to each item on the book return box.

[0003] Traditional handwritten or printed product labels have many shortcomings: Each time a label needs to be changed, the item information must be obtained, the label printed or handwritten, the old label removed, and residual adhesive cleaned – a very cumbersome process. Manually affixing a large number of labels inevitably leads to errors, resulting in misclassification of goods, and the large number of discarded labels is also very environmentally unfriendly. Furthermore, if labels are not updated promptly, they can mislead users' judgment.

[0004] E-ink displays are widely used in e-readers and specific display applications due to their low power consumption and readability. However, when users need to manually bind and refresh data on the e-ink display, these devices also face problems such as low efficiency and limited practicality.

[0005] In summary, the shortcomings and deficiencies of existing technologies are as follows:

[0006] 1. Manually changing labels is time-consuming and labor-intensive; simple, repetitive tasks can consume a lot of time.

[0007] 2. Labels are easily confused and misplaced when replaced manually;

[0008] 3. E-ink screens cannot achieve dynamic binding based on location;

[0009] 4. If labels are not updated in a timely manner, they may mislead users. Utility Model Content

[0010] To address the inefficiency of manual binding and refreshing of e-ink screens in existing technologies, this invention provides a book return device information update system that enables automatic updates of e-ink screen information.

[0011] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0012] A book return device information update system, comprising:

[0013] Book return equipment,

[0014] An electronic ink screen, wherein the electronic ink screen is fixed to the book return device;

[0015] Scanned information, wherein the scanned information is located in the book return device;

[0016] A scanning device, located at a set position, is used to identify scanned information on the book return device;

[0017] The system consists of a PLC controller, an industrial computer, and a switch connecting the two. The scanning device is connected to the PLC controller.

[0018] A wireless transmission module is used to enable wireless transmission between an industrial control computer and an e-ink screen.

[0019] Furthermore, the book return device is a book return box.

[0020] Furthermore, the crossbar of the book return box is provided with a mounting groove, in which a bracket is fixedly connected, and the electronic ink screen is mounted on the bracket.

[0021] Furthermore, the e-ink screen is snapped into the bracket.

[0022] Furthermore, the scanned information is a QR code or a RIFD tag.

[0023] Furthermore, the scanning device is a barcode scanner or a RIFD reader.

[0024] Furthermore, the industrial control computer connects to the PLC controller via a network, parses the PLC data, and sends the data to the wireless transmission module via the network.

[0025] Furthermore, the scanning device is set in a designated sorting compartment.

[0026] Furthermore, the electronic ink screen is equipped with indicator lights.

[0027] Beneficial effects:

[0028] (1) The book return equipment information update system of this utility model can automatically update the data after the book return equipment arrives at the designated location, without the need for manual querying of the book box number and other additional operations, which is convenient to use and reduces labor costs;

[0029] (2) This utility model automatically updates the bound labels, and the industrial control computer directly sends data to the electronic ink screen and displays it on the screen, which greatly reduces the possibility of label misapplication;

[0030] (3) This utility model adopts two scanning methods: RIFD label or QR code scanning, and can be selected according to the actual environment;

[0031] (4) This utility model can quickly update the labels after the book box is in place, which is highly efficient and completely avoids misleading users due to untimely label updates. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the components of the book return equipment information update system;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of an e-ink screen.

[0035] 1. Book return device; 11. Mounting slot; 2. Electronic ink screen; 3. Scanning information; 4. Scanning equipment; 5. PLC controller; 6. Industrial computer; 7. Switch; 8. Wireless transmission module; 9. Bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present utility model or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0037] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0038] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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 on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself.

[0040] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0041] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0042] like Figure 1 This utility model provides a book return device information update system, including a book return device 1, an e-ink screen 2, scanning information 3, a scanning device 4, a PLC controller 5, an industrial computer 6, and a switch 7 and a wireless transmission module 8 connected between the two. The e-ink screen 2 is fixed on the book return device 1; the scanning information 3 is located on the book return device 1; the scanning device 4 is located at a set position for recognizing the scanning information 3 on the book return device 1; the scanning device 4 is connected to the PLC controller 5, and the wireless transmission module 8 is used to realize wireless transmission between the industrial computer 6 and the e-ink screen 2.

[0043] In this invention, the book return device 1 is a book return box. For example... Figure 2 The book return box has a mounting groove 11 on its crossbar, and a bracket 9 is fixedly connected to the mounting groove 11. An e-ink screen 2 is mounted on the bracket 9. In one embodiment, the e-ink screen 2 is snapped into the bracket 9, and an indicator light is provided on the e-ink screen 2.

[0044] Scan information 3 is a QR code or RIFD label. The QR code or RIFD label can be affixed to the bottom of the book return box. Scanning device 4 is a barcode scanner or RIFD reader. Scanning device 4 is positioned at the designated sorting slot. Scanning device 4 and scan information 3 are positioned at the same height to ensure that the book return box can be scanned after it is pushed into place.

[0045] Connect the RFID reader or barcode scanner to the PLC controller 5 via an RS232 or RS485 cable. Connect the PLC controller 5 and the industrial computer 6 via a switch. The industrial computer 6 connects to the PLC controller 5 via a network, parses the PLC data, and sends the data to the wireless transmission module 8 via the network.

[0046] The wireless transmission module sends update data to the e-ink screen 2, supporting multiple connection methods including 2.4GHz and Wi-Fi.

[0047] Working principle:

[0048] When the book return box is pushed to the corresponding sorting slot, the controller and barcode scanner will identify the RIFD label or QR code on the book return box to obtain the information of the RIFD label or QR code.

[0049] The barcode scanner sends the acquired information to the PLC controller 5, which then connects to the industrial computer 6 via the network. The industrial computer 6 receives the book box data from the PLC controller 5, along with the information from the scanning device 4, and can then determine the corresponding e-ink screen number on the book return box in front of the sorting slot. It then sends a screen refresh command to the wireless transmission module 8 via the network, allowing the wireless transmission module 8 to refresh the data on the corresponding e-ink screen 2. Specifically, after receiving a signal that the book return box has arrived, the industrial computer 6 sends the corresponding tag information to the wireless transmission module, refreshing the e-ink screen 2 to display the new tag information. Simultaneously, when the book return box arrives, the indicator light on the e-ink screen 2 flashes green twice, indicating that the dynamic binding of the book return box with the e-ink screen 2 to the sorting slot is complete.

[0050] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A book return device information update system, characterized in that: The utility model relates to a book returning device, which comprises: a book returning device (1), an electronic ink screen (2) fixed on the book returning device (1); scanning information (3) provided on the book returning device (1); a scanning device (4) provided at a designated position and used for identifying the scanning information (3) on the book returning device (1); a PLC controller (5), an industrial computer (6) and a switch (7) connected between the PLC controller (5) and the industrial computer (6), wherein the scanning device (4) is connected to the PLC controller (5); a wireless transmission module (8) used for realizing wireless transmission between the industrial computer (6) and the electronic ink screen (2).

2. The book returning apparatus information updating system according to claim 1, characterized by: The book returning device (1) is a book returning box.

3. The book return apparatus information updating system according to claim 2, characterized by: The book returning box is provided with a mounting groove (11) on a horizontal rod, a support (9) is fixedly connected in the mounting groove (11), and the electronic ink screen (2) is mounted on the support (9).

4. The book return apparatus information updating system according to claim 3, wherein: The electronic ink screen (2) is clamped to the support (9).

5. The book return apparatus information updating system according to claim 1, wherein: The scanning information (3) is a two-dimensional code or an RIFD label.

6. The book return apparatus information updating system according to claim 5, wherein: The scanning device (4) is a code scanning gun or an RIFD reader.

7. The book return apparatus information updating system according to claim 1, wherein: The industrial computer (6) is connected to the PLC controller (5) through a network, analyzes PLC data and sends data to the wireless transmission module (8) through the network.

8. The book return apparatus information updating system according to claim 1, wherein: The scanning device (4) is arranged at a designated sorting grid opening.

9. The book return apparatus information updating system according to claim 1, wherein: The electronic ink screen (2) is provided with an indicator light.

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