Goods shelf with indicating lamp reflective mirror grooves

The shelf design with indicator light reflector slots solves the problem of uneven lighting in medicine cabinets, enabling clear display and efficient management of medicine information, and reducing visual fatigue and operational errors.

CN223886512UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10SHANGHAI SINCOM INFORMATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423242218.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

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Technical Problem

In existing medicine cabinets, uneven lighting in warehousing settings makes it difficult for staff to clearly see medicine information when performing operations such as inventorying, restocking, and retrieving medicines in front of the shelves. The lighting is particularly dim in the inner depths, lower shelves, and corners of the shelves, leading to visual fatigue and operational errors.

Method used

Design a shelf with indicator light reflector slots. Adjust the lampshade angle by rotating the mounting plate and telescopic rod. Combined with the mirror reflection of the reflector slots, achieve directional illumination and multiple reflections of light to ensure uniform light distribution. Display medicine information through RGB lights.

Benefits of technology

It improves the visibility and efficiency of drug management, reduces visual fatigue and the risk of operational errors, and ensures clear display and accurate access to drug information.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a goods shelf with indicating lamp reflector grooves, and particularly relates to the technical field of intelligent medicine cabinets, the goods shelf comprises a cabinet body, adjusting mounting plates and reflector grooves, hidden grooves are formed in the centers of the bottom end faces of a cabinet top, a long cabinet plate and a short cabinet plate, and bolts are installed in inner cavities of the adjusting mounting plates; the reflector surface grooves are respectively formed in the upper end surfaces of the long cabinet plate and the short cabinet plate; the angle of the lampshade is adjusted by rotating the adjusting mounting plate, the irradiation direction of lamplight can be accurately adjusted according to factors such as the layout of a goods shelf, the placement height of articles and the operation position of workers, directional irradiation of the lamplight is achieved, and it is ensured that light can be projected to a target area at the optimal angle; by means of mirror reflection of the reflector face groove, light rays form multiple reflection and superposition effects in the goods shelf, workers can visually feel a brighter lighting environment, and the risks of visual fatigue and misoperation caused by dim light rays are reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent medicine cabinet technology, and more specifically, to a shelf with indicator light reflector slots. Background Technology

[0002] Smart medicine cabinets use Internet of Things (IoT) technology as their core technology. By embedding sensors, radio frequency identification (RFID) devices, or barcode scanners in the cabinets, they can automatically identify information such as the name, specifications, quantity, and expiration date of medicines. At the same time, by using network communication technology, they can transmit data to a server to achieve real-time management and remote monitoring of medicine inventory, making it convenient for medical staff to replenish stock and dispose of expired medicines in a timely manner.

[0003] A search revealed that patent publication number CN214896784U discloses an intelligent medicine cabinet, including a cabinet body and a management module. The cabinet body is equipped with a touchscreen display, a fingerprint reader, a button module, and a barcode scanner. The management module is connected to the touchscreen display, fingerprint reader, and barcode scanner. The cabinet body contains several independent storage compartments, each with a discontinuous compartment structure. These independent storage compartments are divided into a first independent storage compartment and a second independent storage compartment. The first compartment stores ordinary medicines, while the second compartment stores narcotic and psychotropic drugs. This invention effectively reduces the problem of expired medicines and distinguishes between special and ordinary medicines, improving medication safety. The inventors discovered the following problems with the existing technology during the development of this invention:

[0004] In actual warehousing scenarios, the shape, size, and number of shelves of existing medicine cabinets are distributed according to the usage scenario. The complex storage layer structure can lead to uneven light distribution. When staff perform operations such as inventorying, replenishing, and retrieving medicines in front of the shelves, they need to be able to clearly see the information of the medicines and medicine baskets. Natural light sources alone are difficult to meet the lighting needs of all areas and it is difficult to completely eliminate shadows and blind spots on the shelves. Especially in the inner depths, lower layers, and corners of the shelves, the light is often dim, causing eye strain, visual fatigue, and difficulty in seeing the medicine information.

[0005] Therefore, a shelf with indicator light reflector slots is proposed to address the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a shelf with an indicator light reflector slot to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a shelf with indicator light reflector groove, comprising a cabinet body, an adjustment mounting plate and a reflector groove, wherein the upper end of the cabinet body is provided with a cabinet top, and a long cabinet plate is provided below the cabinet top. The long cabinet plate is provided in two sets, one set of which has a partition at the center of the bottom of the long cabinet plate, and a short cabinet plate is provided on the left side of the partition. The short cabinet plate is provided in three sets, one set of which has a wristband card reader installed on the right side of the upper surface of the short cabinet plate, and another set of which has a WIFI router installed at the bottom of the short cabinet plate. RGB lights are provided on the front end surfaces of the long cabinet plate and the short cabinet plate.

[0008] Hidden grooves are provided at the center of the bottom surfaces of the cabinet top, long cabinet panel, and short cabinet panel. Adjustable mounting plates are respectively set at both ends of the inner cavity of the hidden grooves. Bolts are installed in the inner cavity of the adjustable mounting plates. Telescopic rods are provided on the bottom surfaces of the two sets of adjustable mounting plates. Lamp covers are installed at the bottom of the two sets of telescopic rods. LED lights are installed in the inner cavity of the lamp covers. Reflective mirror grooves are respectively installed on the upper surfaces of the long cabinet panel and the short cabinet panel. Card readers are provided on the surface of the reflective mirror grooves. Several sets of card readers are provided. RFID card medicine baskets are provided on the upper surface of the card readers. Several sets of RFID card medicine baskets are provided.

[0009] Preferably, the cabinet body and the cabinet top form a set of shelf frame structure, and the two sets of long cabinet panels and the three sets of short cabinet panels are distributed and arranged in an equidistant manner.

[0010] Preferably, an open space is left between the partition and the side wall of the cabinet cavity, and the partition is fixed vertically at the bottom of one group of the long cabinet panels.

[0011] Preferably, the inner cavity of the hidden groove has cavities on both sides for the bolts to engage. After the two sets of bolts are inserted into the two sets of adjusting mounting plates, they engage with the inner cavities on both sides of the hidden groove.

[0012] Preferably, adjusting the position of the lampshade changes the telescopic length of the telescopic rod, controlling the telescopic rod to extend towards the end away from the adjustment mounting plate.

[0013] Preferably, rotating the bolt changes the position of the adjusting mounting plate, and controlling the adjusting mounting plate and the telescopic rod to adjust the angle of the lampshade around the axis of the bolt.

[0014] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. Compared with existing technologies, this shelf with indicator light reflector slot can adjust the lampshade angle by rotating the mounting plate. It can accurately adjust the direction of light illumination according to factors such as shelf layout, item placement height, and staff operating position, so as to achieve directional illumination and ensure that the light can be projected onto the target area at the best angle, thereby improving the effectiveness and accuracy of lighting indication.

[0016] 2. Compared with existing technologies, this shelf with indicator light reflector slots uses the mirror reflection of the reflector slots to create multiple reflections and superpositions of light inside the shelf, increasing the intensity and range of effective lighting. This allows workers to experience a brighter lighting environment and reduces the risk of visual fatigue and operational errors caused by dim lighting. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention viewed from below.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cross-section of the telescopic rod of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional cross-section of the lampshade of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the hidden groove of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the diagram.

[0024] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Cabinet body; 2. Cabinet top; 3. Long cabinet panel; 4. Short cabinet panel; 5. WIFI router; 6. Partition; 7. Hidden groove; 8. Adjustable mounting plate; 9. Bolt; 10. Telescopic rod; 11. Lampshade; 12. LED light; 13. Reflective mirror groove; 14. Card reader; 15. RFID card medicine basket; 16. RGB light; 17. Wristband card reader. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example 1

[0026] As attached Figures 1 to 7 The shelf shown includes a cabinet body 1, an adjustable mounting plate 8, and a reflective mirror groove 13. The upper part of the cabinet body 1 is provided with a cabinet top 2, and a long cabinet plate 3 is provided below the cabinet top 2. There are two sets of long cabinet plates 3. A partition 6 is provided at the center of the bottom of one set of long cabinet plates 3. A short cabinet plate 4 is provided on the left side of the partition 6. There are three sets of short cabinet plates 4. A wristband card reader 17 is installed on the right side of the upper surface of one set of short cabinet plates 4, and a WIFI router 5 is provided at the bottom of the other set of short cabinet plates 4. RGB lights 16 are provided on the front surface of the long cabinet plate 3 and the short cabinet plate 4.

[0027] Hidden grooves 7 are provided at the center of the bottom surfaces of the top of the cabinet 2, the long cabinet plate 3, and the short cabinet plate 4. Adjustable mounting plates 8 are respectively set at both ends of the inner cavity of the hidden grooves 7. Bolts 9 are installed in the inner cavity of the adjustable mounting plates 8. Telescopic rods 10 are provided at the bottom surfaces of the two sets of adjustable mounting plates 8. Lamp covers 11 are installed at the bottom of the two sets of telescopic rods 10. LED lights 12 are installed in the inner cavity of the lamp covers 11. Reflective mirror grooves 13 are respectively installed on the upper surfaces of the long cabinet plate 3 and the short cabinet plate 4. Card readers 14 are provided on the surface of the reflective mirror grooves 13. Several sets of card readers 14 are provided. RFID card medicine baskets 15 are provided on the upper surface of the card readers 14. Several sets of RFID card medicine baskets 15 are provided.

[0028] The system features long cabinets 3 and short cabinets 4 working together to provide storage areas of varying lengths. Long cabinets 3 are suitable for larger and more numerous medicine baskets, while short cabinets 4 can be used to store smaller or fewer items. This diverse storage space meets the classification and storage needs of medicines of various specifications, facilitating orderly organization and quick retrieval by staff based on medicine type and size, thus improving the precision and efficiency of medicine management. Partition 6 further divides the space below cabinet 1. The wristband reader 17 enhances the security and convenience of warehouse management. By reading the information from the wristbands worn by staff, it accurately identifies personnel and restricts access to medicine baskets and shelf functions to authorized personnel, effectively preventing unauthorized operations and ensuring the security and standardization of medicine storage and management. The WIFI router 5 provides a stable wireless network connection for the shelves, ensuring real-time and stable data transmission between the main control board and the host computer via TCP communication. Medicine distribution instructions and lighting control commands issued by the host computer can be quickly and accurately transmitted. The system receives and executes commands from the main control board, ensuring that the RGB lights 16 can display the corresponding status information in a timely and accurate manner, thereby providing precise guidance for drug management operations. The lampshade 11 is normally hidden in the concealed grooves 7 on the bottom surfaces of the cabinet top 2, long cabinet plate 3, and short cabinet plate 4. Based on the actual placement of the medicine baskets on the long cabinet plate 3 and short cabinet plate 4, and the optimal viewing angle for staff, the lampshade 11 can be precisely adjusted by rotating the exposed adjusting mounting plate 8 and bolts 9. This allows the light emitted by the LED lights 12 to be precisely focused on the corresponding medicine basket area. The telescopic rod 10 enables the lampshade 11 to be raised and hidden. When lighting is being provided, the lampshade 11 is hidden in the hiding groove 7. When the lamp malfunctions or needs regular maintenance and replacement, the telescopic rod 10 is extended to expose and the bolts 9 are loosened, allowing the lampshade 11 and related components to be easily disassembled. The reflective mirror groove 13 is installed on the upper surface of the long cabinet plate 3 and the short cabinet plate 4. The card reader 14 on its surface is used to accurately match and read information from the RFID card medicine basket 15 placed above, so as to realize the rapid and accurate identification and management of medicine information.

[0029] The reflective surface groove 13 possesses excellent reflective properties, enabling efficient reflection and scattering of the light emitted by the LED lights 12 inside the lampshade 11. This results in a more uniform light distribution across the area where the medicine basket is placed, effectively reducing shadow areas and uneven lighting. The WS2812B RGB lights 16, composed of RGB (red, green, and blue) LEDs, can be programmed to display a wide variety of color combinations thanks to their integrated control circuitry and signal processing capabilities. The host computer generates corresponding instructions based on the classification and storage status of different medicines (e.g., near expiration date, sufficient stock, need for replenishment, and special storage requirements), and transmits these instructions to the main control board. The main control board then drives the WS2812B LED strip to display different colors. Red prominently indicates near-expiration medicines, reminding staff to handle them promptly; green indicates sufficient stock, making it easy for staff to see; yellow indicates medicines needing replenishment, facilitating timely replenishment planning, etc. Staff only need to... By scanning the color indicators of the RGB lights 16, key information about medicines can be quickly and intuitively obtained, enabling targeted medicine management operations. This greatly improves the visualization and efficiency of medicine management, reducing management delays and errors caused by untimely or inaccurate information. Each WS2812BLED has a unique address and can be connected in series via a single data cable. Based on this feature, when RGB lights 16 are arranged on the front face of the long cabinet 3 and short cabinet 4, they can be precisely matched and controlled with the shelf layout that requires indicator lights at each level. The lighting status of each RFID card medicine basket 15 can be independently adjusted for its specific location. Whether it is lighting up the indicator light of a single RFID card medicine basket 15 or controlling multiple indicator lights to work together with different colors, brightness, and flashing modes, it can be done accurately. This ability to control the lighting down to each location provides staff with clear and accurate indications of the location and status of medicines.

[0030] The WS2812B employs efficient LED driving technology and features low power consumption. In pharmaceutical warehousing management scenarios, shelves may require prolonged illumination, where the WS2812B's low power consumption advantage is fully realized. It effectively reduces energy consumption and saves on electricity costs, while also minimizing potential safety hazards caused by overheating during prolonged operation, ensuring the safe and stable operation of the lighting system. Furthermore, its simple control interface design only requires connecting the 5V power supply line, ground line, and data line at the head and tail of the light strip, simplifying the installation process. In case of light fixture failure or other issues, the system remains readily available. During system upgrades, this wiring structure and modular WS2812B LED strip design make maintenance more convenient and efficient. The main control board connects to the WS2812B LED strip via the 74HCT245 chip. Since the main control board is controlled by a microcontroller, the system voltage is 3.3V, while the WS2812B LED strip requires approximately 5V to operate normally. The 74HCT245 chip plays a crucial voltage matching bridge role here. Its power supply is 5V, and when the output level is high, it can be stabilized at around 5V, ensuring that the WS2812B LED strip can stably receive control signals from the main control board and operate normally. Example 2

[0031] Based on Example 1, the solution in Example 1 will be further described in detail below with reference to the specific working method, such as... Figures 1 to 7 As shown below, see details:

[0032] As a preferred embodiment, the cabinet body 1 and the cabinet top 2 form a set of shelf frame structures, and the two sets of long cabinet panels 3 and the three sets of short cabinet panels 4 are distributed and arranged in an equidistant manner; furthermore, this makes the storage space height of each layer uniform and consistent, and the storage areas formed by both the long cabinet panels 3 and the short cabinet panels 4 have a high degree of regularity, providing a standardized space module for the placement of medicine baskets.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, an open space is left between the partition 6 and the side wall of the inner cavity of the cabinet 1, and the partition 6 is fixed vertically at the bottom of one of the long cabinet panels 3; furthermore, the open space left between the partition 6 and the side wall of the inner cavity of the cabinet 1 provides users with other ways to store items, and the vertical fixation of the partition 6 blocks such an open space from the short cabinet panels 4.

[0034] As a preferred embodiment, the inner cavity of the hidden groove 7 has cavities on both sides for the bolts 9 to engage. After the two sets of bolts 9 are inserted into the two sets of adjusting mounting plates 8 respectively, they engage with the inner cavities on both sides of the hidden groove 7. Furthermore, the installation can be completed simply by inserting the bolts 9 into the adjusting mounting plates 8, aligning them with the inner cavities on both sides of the hidden groove 7, and screwing them into the appropriate position, thus providing an extremely stable support point for the adjusting mounting plates 8.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the position of the lampshade 11 is adjusted to change the telescopic length of the telescopic rod 10, and the telescopic rod 10 is controlled to extend away from the end of the adjustment mounting plate 8. Furthermore, by adjusting the position of the lampshade 11, the telescopic length of the telescopic rod 10 is changed, thereby making it easier to expose the interior of the hidden groove 7 so that the user can adjust the angle and remove the bolt 9. Then the telescopic rod 10 is retracted and the lampshade 11 is put away for concealed lighting.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, rotating the bolt 9 changes the position of the adjusting mounting plate 8, controlling the adjusting mounting plate 8 and the telescopic rod 10 to adjust the angle of the lampshade 11 around the axis of the bolt 9; furthermore, by rotating and loosening the bolt 9, the linkage angle adjustment between the adjusting mounting plate 8 and the lampshade 11 can be achieved, which can adjust the direction of light illumination so that the light shines on the medicine basket label and the medicine itself at the optimal incident angle. Reasonably adjusting the angle of the lampshade 11 can optimize the light distribution in the entire shelf space.

[0037] The working process of this utility model is as follows: First, the long cabinet panel 3 and the short cabinet panel 4 cooperate to provide storage areas of different lengths. The partition 6 further separates the space below the cabinet 1 from the short cabinet panel 4. When a staff member approaches the shelf to operate, their wristband is read by the wristband reader 17 on the right side of the upper surface of the short cabinet panel 4. After confirming their identity and authorization, the staff member can perform operations such as taking medicine or changing the position of the medicine basket. The medicine is placed in the RFID card medicine basket 15 with an RFID card. When the RFID card medicine basket 15 is placed on the reflective mirror groove 13 on the upper surface of the long cabinet panel 3 and the short cabinet panel 4, the RFID tag at the bottom communicates with the reader 14 on the surface of the reflective mirror groove 13 to identify the RFID card medicine basket 15 and its contents. The system transmits information about Chinese medicines to the management system connected to the shelves. The WIFI router 5 provides a stable wireless network connection for the shelves, ensuring that the main control board and the host computer can transmit data in real time and stably via TCP communication. The main control board receives instructions from the host computer based on the data from the medicine management system via TCP communication. These instructions include display requirements for RGB lights 16 at specific locations, such as color, brightness, and blinking mode. Since the RGB lights 16 use integrated WS2812B LED strip technology, each WS2812B LED has a unique address and can be connected in series via a single data line. The main control board can accurately control the RGB light 16 area corresponding to each position on each layer of the front face of the long cabinet 3 and the short cabinet 4.

[0038] The operator adjusts the position of the lampshade 11 to extend and retract the telescopic rod 10. By controlling the telescopic rod 10 to extend or retract towards the end of the adjusting mounting plate 8, the lampshade 11 can be raised or lowered. When the lighting angle needs to be adjusted, the operator can manually pull the lampshade 11 down, allowing the telescopic rod 10 to extend and expose the inner cavity of the hidden groove 7. This facilitates the operator to rotate the bolt 9 in the inner cavity. When the bolt 9 is loosened appropriately, the adjusting mounting plate 8 can be rotated around the axis of the bolt 9 due to the meshing structure of the inner cavities on both sides of the hidden groove 7. The telescopic rod 10 connected to the bottom of the adjusting mounting plate 8 and the lampshade 11 are linked together to achieve angle adjustment, so that the light from the LED light 12 inside the lampshade 11 can illuminate the corresponding medicine basket area at the optimal angle. When disassembly is required, the bolt 9 can be rotated out, and the adjusting mounting plate 8, the telescopic rod 10, and the lampshade 11 can be removed for maintenance. The above is the working principle of this type of shelf with indicator light reflector groove.

Claims

1. A shelf with indicator light reflector groove, comprising a cabinet (1), an adjustment mounting plate (8), and a reflector groove (13), characterized in that: The cabinet (1) is provided with a cabinet top (2) at the top. A long cabinet plate (3) is provided below the cabinet top (2). There are two sets of long cabinet plates (3). A partition (6) is provided at the center of the bottom of one set of long cabinet plates (3). A short cabinet plate (4) is provided on the left side of the partition (6). There are three sets of short cabinet plates (4). A wristband card reader (17) is installed on the right side of the upper surface of one set of short cabinet plates (4). A WIFI router (5) is provided at the bottom of the other set of short cabinet plates (4). RGB lights (16) are provided on the front surfaces of the long cabinet plate (3) and the short cabinet plate (4). Hidden grooves (7) are provided at the center of the bottom surfaces of the cabinet top (2), long cabinet plate (3) and short cabinet plate (4). Adjustable mounting plates (8) are respectively set at both ends of the inner cavity of the hidden grooves (7). Bolts (9) are installed in the inner cavity of the adjustable mounting plates (8). Telescopic rods (10) are provided on the bottom surfaces of the two sets of adjustable mounting plates (8). Lamp covers (11) are installed at the bottom of the two sets of telescopic rods (10). LED lights (12) are installed in the inner cavity of the lamp covers (11). Reflective mirror grooves (13) are respectively installed on the upper surfaces of the long cabinet plate (3) and the short cabinet plate (4). Card readers (14) are provided on the surface of the reflective mirror grooves (13). Several sets of card readers (14) are provided. RFID card medicine baskets (15) are provided on the upper surface of the card readers (14). Several sets of RFID card medicine baskets (15) are provided. Adjusting the position of the lampshade (11) changes the telescopic length of the telescopic rod (10), and controls the telescopic rod (10) to extend away from the end of the adjustment mounting plate (8); Rotating the bolt (9) changes the position of the adjusting mounting plate (8), and controls the adjusting mounting plate (8) and the telescopic rod (10) to work together to adjust the angle of the lampshade (11) around the axis of the bolt (9).

2. The shelf with indicator light reflector slot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet body (1) and the cabinet top (2) form a set of shelf frame structure, and the two sets of long cabinet panels (3) and the three sets of short cabinet panels (4) are all distributed and arranged in an equidistant manner.

3. A shelf with indicator light reflector slots according to claim 2, characterized in that: An open space is left between the partition (6) and the side wall of the inner cavity of the cabinet (1), and the partition (6) is fixed vertically at the bottom of one of the long cabinet panels (3).

4. The shelf with indicator light reflector slot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavity of the hidden groove (7) has cavities on both sides for the bolts (9) to engage. After the two sets of bolts (9) are inserted into the two sets of adjusting mounting plates (8) respectively, they engage with the inner cavities on both sides of the hidden groove (7).

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  • Intelligent medicine cabinet

    CN214896784U