Miniature intelligent storage rack

By introducing a motor-driven push structure and camera recognition into the smart storage shelf, the problem of needing to manually search for materials in existing technologies has been solved, realizing the automatic pushing and movement of materials and improving the efficiency of retrieving items.

CN224131949UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17ZHEJIANG LUYUAN TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG LUYUAN TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-25
Publication Date
2026-04-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing smart storage shelves still require manual searching of items after the user sends a search signal, which reduces the speed of retrieval.

Method used

Employing a motor-driven pusher structure and a moving horizontal plate structure, combined with camera recognition and temperature sensor monitoring, it automatically pushes materials to the lowest shelf for easy manual retrieval.

Benefits of technology

It enables the automatic pushing and moving of supplies, reducing retrieval time and improving retrieval efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of storage equipment, in particular to a miniature intelligent storage shelf. According to the technical scheme, the goods shelf comprises a goods shelf body, a plurality of storage cells used for storing goods and materials are arranged in the goods shelf body, a PLC used for control and an intelligent terminal used for user interaction are arranged on one side of the goods shelf body, and a mainboard is arranged on the inner wall of the top of each storage cell; an image acquisition card used for converting video signals into digital signals, an embedded processor and a camera are arranged at the bottom of the main board, an image recognition algorithm module is arranged in the embedded processor, and a pushing structure used for pushing materials out is arranged in the storage grid. Through the arrangement of the first motor, the limiting rod, the threaded rod, the connecting sleeve, the push plate, the camera, the temperature sensor, the embedded processor and the PLC, after needed goods and materials are retrieved, the goods and materials can be pushed out through the pushing structure, self-searching is not needed, and the time needed for taking the goods and materials is shortened.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of storage equipment technology, and in particular to a miniature intelligent storage shelf. Background Technology

[0002] Miniature intelligent storage racks are a type of warehousing equipment that integrates intelligent technology and miniaturized design. They have advantages such as high space utilization, high level of intelligence, convenient operation, strong flexibility and high security, solving a series of problems existing in traditional racks.

[0003] Since intelligent storage shelves only display their location on the screen of a smart terminal after the user sends a search signal, and the user still needs to search for them, the retrieval speed is reduced. In view of the above reasons, this application proposes a miniature intelligent storage shelf. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problems existing in the background technology by proposing a miniature intelligent storage shelf.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A miniature intelligent storage shelf includes a shelf body, which has multiple storage compartments for storing materials. A PLC for control and an intelligent terminal for user interaction are provided on one side of the shelf body. A motherboard is provided on the top inner wall of each storage compartment. An image acquisition card, an embedded processor, and a camera are provided at the bottom of the motherboard for converting video signals into digital signals. An image recognition algorithm module is provided in the embedded processor. A push structure for pushing out materials is provided in each storage compartment.

[0006] The pushing structure includes a motor for driving, a threaded rod fixedly provided at the output end of the motor, a connecting sleeve sleeved on the outside of the threaded rod, and a push plate for pushing materials out at one end of the connecting sleeve.

[0007] Optionally, a temperature sensor is fixedly installed on the top inner wall of the storage compartment, and an alarm is fixedly installed on one side of the shelf body.

[0008] Optionally, the inner wall of the connecting sleeve is threaded, and the threaded rod is adapted to the thread on the inner wall of the connecting sleeve.

[0009] Optionally, a limiting rod is fixedly provided on one side of the motor, and two connecting plates are fixedly provided on the outside of the connecting sleeve, with the two connecting plates being movably connected to the two limiting rods respectively.

[0010] Optionally, the front of the shelf body is provided with a temporary structure for receiving materials. The temporary structure includes a horizontal plate for placing materials and two toothed plates. The two toothed plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the shelf body. The horizontal plate is movably connected to the front of the shelf body. Motor 2 is fixedly provided on both sides of the horizontal plate. A gear is fixedly provided at the output end of the motor 2. The gear and the toothed plate mesh for transmission.

[0011] Optionally, the front of the shelf body is provided with two slide grooves, and the side of the cross plate near the shelf body is fixedly provided with two sliders, which are movably connected to the slide grooves.

[0012] Optionally, each of the two motors is fixedly provided with a mounting bracket at its bottom, and both mounting brackets are fixedly connected to the horizontal plate.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0014] 1. This utility model, through the setting of a motor, a limit rod, a threaded rod, a connecting sleeve, a push plate, a camera, a temperature sensor, an embedded processor, and a PLC, enables the pushing structure to push the required materials outward after retrieval, eliminating the need for manual searching and reducing the time required to retrieve materials.

[0015] 2. With the arrangement of motor 2, gear, toothed plate and horizontal plate, after the material is retrieved, the PLC will drive the horizontal plate to move to the corresponding position through motor 2 to receive the pushed material, and then move the material to the front of the lowest layer of the shelf, so that it is convenient for users to pick up, and there will be no situation where the material cannot be picked up because the position is too high. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A first-view perspective three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention is provided;

[0017] Figure 2 A second-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention is provided;

[0018] Figure 3 A side sectional view of the present invention is provided;

[0019] Figure 4 An exploded view of the pushing structure in this utility model is provided.

[0020] Figure label:

[0021] 1. Shelf body;

[0022] 2. Storage compartments;

[0023] 3. Smart terminals;

[0024] 4. PLC;

[0025] 5. Alarm device;

[0026] 6. Motherboard;

[0027] 7. Embedded processor;

[0028] 8. Image acquisition card;

[0029] 9. Camera;

[0030] 10. Temperature sensor;

[0031] 11. Pushing structure; 111. Motor 1; 112. Limiting rod; 113. Threaded rod; 114. Connecting sleeve; 115. Push plate; 116. Connecting plate;

[0032] 12. Temporary structure; 121. Tooth plate; 122. Horizontal plate; 123. Motor II; 124. Gear. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of this disclosure will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments.

[0034] The components of the embodiments of this disclosure, which are typically described and shown in the accompanying drawings, can be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of embodiments of this disclosure provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed disclosure, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the disclosure.

[0035] Based on the embodiments in this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0036] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., 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 disclosure 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0037] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" 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 disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] Example

[0039] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the present invention proposes a miniature intelligent storage shelf, including a shelf body 1, a plurality of storage compartments 2 for storing materials inside the shelf body 1, a PLC 4 for control and an intelligent terminal 3 for user interaction on one side of the shelf body 1, a motherboard 6 on the top inner wall of the storage compartment 2, an image acquisition card 8 for converting video signals into digital signals, an embedded processor 7 and a camera 9 at the bottom of the motherboard 6, an image recognition algorithm module inside the embedded processor 7, a temperature sensor 10 fixedly installed on the top inner wall of the storage compartment 2, and an alarm 5 fixedly installed on one side of the shelf body 1. When storing temperature-sensitive items, the temperature sensor 10 is used to monitor the real-time temperature inside the storage compartment 2 and transmit the temperature to the PLC 4. When the temperature is not within the preset threshold, the PLC 4 will activate the alarm 5 to issue an alarm and remind relevant personnel to take appropriate measures. The storage compartment 2 is provided with a push structure 11 for pushing out materials.

[0040] The pushing structure 11 includes a motor 111 for driving, a threaded rod 113 fixedly provided at the output end of the motor 111, a connecting sleeve 114 sleeved on the outside of the threaded rod 113, the inner wall of the connecting sleeve 114 is threaded, the threaded rod 113 and the thread of the inner wall of the connecting sleeve 114 are adapted to each other, a push plate 115 for pushing out materials is provided at one end of the connecting sleeve 114, a limiting rod 112 is fixedly provided on one side of the motor 111, and two connecting plates 116 are fixedly provided on the outside of the connecting sleeve 114. The two connecting plates 116 are movably connected to the two limiting rods 112 respectively. When retrieving materials, the pushing structure 11 can push out the retrieved items without having to search for them, thus reducing the time required to retrieve the items.

[0041] The front of the shelf body 1 is provided with a temporary structure 12 for receiving materials. The temporary structure 12 includes a horizontal plate 122 for placing materials and two toothed plates 121. The two toothed plates 121 are fixedly connected to the two sides of the shelf body 1. The horizontal plate 122 is movably connected to the front of the shelf body 1. The front of the shelf body 1 is provided with two slide grooves. Two sliders are fixedly provided on the side of the horizontal plate 122 near the shelf body 1. The sliders are movably connected to the slide grooves. Motors 123 are fixedly provided on both sides of the horizontal plate 122. Both motors 123 and motor 111 are servo motors. Mounting brackets are fixedly provided at the bottom of the two motors 123. The two mounting brackets are fixedly connected to the horizontal plate 122. Gears 124 are fixedly provided at the output end of motors 123. Gears 124 mesh with toothed plates 121 for transmission. The temporary structure 12 can receive pushed items and move the items to the lower level of the shelf body 1 for easy access by users.

[0042] In this embodiment, temperature sensor 10 is used to monitor the real-time temperature inside storage compartment 2. When storing temperature-sensitive items, temperature sensor 10 can transmit the temperature to PLC 4. When the real-time temperature is outside the threshold range, alarm 5 will be activated to alert relevant personnel that the temperature inside storage compartment 2 is abnormal, allowing them to take timely measures. When searching for items, the user can search for the item name through smart terminal 3. Camera 9 can capture the full view of the items in the area. Image acquisition card 8 converts the analog video signal captured by camera 9 into a digital signal. After receiving the digital image signal, embedded processor 7 calls the image recognition algorithm module pre-installed therein to perform calculation and recognition. After recognition is completed, embedded processor 7 transmits the recognition result to smart terminal 3. The screen of smart terminal 3 will display the storage compartment 2 where the item is located. Smart terminal 3 transmits the recognition signal to PLC 4. PLC 4 simultaneously starts two motors 123, which drive two gears 124. Gear 124 meshes with two toothed plates 121, causing the horizontal plate 122 to move to the location of the material, flush with the bottom front of the storage compartment 2. Once the horizontal plate 122 reaches its position, the two motors 123 shut off. Then, PLC 4 restarts the corresponding motor 111 in the storage compartment 2. Motor 111 drives the threaded rod 113 to rotate clockwise. The threaded rod 113 drives the connecting sleeve 114 to move closer to the material. The connecting sleeve 114 then drives the push plate 115. 15. Push the material out, so that the material is above the horizontal plate 122. After the output end of motor 111 rotates a specified number of times, PLC4 causes motor 111 to reverse the same number of times, retracting the push plate 115. Then, start the two motors 123 again. The two motors 123 drive the two gears 124. Through meshing with the two toothed plates 121, the horizontal plate 122 moves to the bottom of the shelf body 1, in front of the first storage compartment 2, realizing the transportation of goods for easy retrieval.

[0043] The above specific embodiments are merely several optional embodiments of this utility model. Based on the technical solution of this utility model and the relevant teachings of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various alternative improvements and combinations to the above specific embodiments.

Claims

1. A miniature intelligent storage shelf, comprising a shelf body (1), wherein the shelf body (1) is provided with a plurality of storage compartments (2) for storing materials, and a PLC (4) for control and an intelligent terminal (3) for user interaction are provided on one side of the shelf body (1), characterized in that: The storage compartment (2) has a motherboard (6) on its top inner wall. The bottom of the motherboard (6) is equipped with an image acquisition card (8), an embedded processor (7), and a camera (9) for converting video signals into digital signals. The embedded processor (7) is equipped with an image recognition algorithm module. The storage compartment (2) is equipped with a push mechanism (11) for pushing out materials; The pushing structure (11) includes a motor (111) for driving, and a threaded rod (113) is fixedly provided at the output end of the motor (111). A connecting sleeve (114) is sleeved on the outside of the threaded rod (113), and a push plate (115) for pushing materials out is provided at one end of the connecting sleeve (114).

2. The smart mini storage shelf according to claim 1, wherein, A temperature sensor (10) is fixedly installed on the top inner wall of the storage compartment (2), and an alarm (5) is fixedly installed on one side of the shelf body (1).

3. The smart mini storage shelf according to claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the connecting sleeve (114) is threaded, and the threaded rod (113) is compatible with the thread on the inner wall of the connecting sleeve (114).

4. The smart mini storage shelf of claim 1, wherein, A limiting rod (112) is fixedly provided on one side of the motor (111), and two connecting plates (116) are fixedly provided on the outside of the connecting sleeve (114). The two connecting plates (116) are movably connected to the two limiting rods (112) respectively.

5. The smart mini storage shelf of claim 1, wherein, The front of the shelf body (1) is provided with a temporary structure (12) for receiving materials. The temporary structure (12) includes a horizontal plate (122) for placing materials and two toothed plates (121). The two toothed plates (121) are fixedly connected to both sides of the shelf body (1). The horizontal plate (122) is movably connected to the front of the shelf body (1). Motor II (123) is fixedly provided on both sides of the horizontal plate (122). A gear (124) is fixedly provided at the output end of the motor II (123). The gear (124) meshes with the toothed plate (121) for transmission.

6. The smart micro-warehouse shelf according to claim 5, wherein, The front of the shelf body (1) is provided with two sliding grooves, and the horizontal plate (122) is fixedly provided with two sliders on the side near the shelf body (1), and the sliders and sliding grooves are movably connected.

7. The smart mini storage shelf according to claim 5, wherein, The bottom of each of the two motors (123) is fixedly provided with a mounting bracket, and both mounting brackets are fixedly connected to the horizontal plate (122).